Obituaries

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Obituaries

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Christian County (Mo.) genealogical indexes

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Genealogy, Family history, Christian County (Mo.)

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Christian County Library

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Midwest Genealogy Center, Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence, Missouri

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2020-02

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Abbott, Frances L. “Fannie” (Eichelberger) 15 Jan 1878 - 28 Aug 1961 CCR 31 Aug
1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles L. & Sarah Jane "Jennie" (Sheline) Eichelberger; married 6
Jun 1900 CCM Romaldo D. "Mal" Abbott 1 Jul 1881 - 12 Sep 1962]
Services for Mrs. Fannie Abbott, 83, Sparta, who died at 12:20 p.m. Monday at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bill Davenport southeast of Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Sparta Christian Church with the Rev. Kenneth Breeze officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mrs. Abbot had been
a resident of the Sparta community the past 63 years. In addition to her daughter, she is
survived by her husband, Mal; another daughter, Mrs. Edith Brammeier of St. Louis, one
son, Max of 2921 West State in Springfield; five grandchildren; one great grandson; one
brother, Louis Eichelberger of Cleveland, Ohio; and three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Burch of
Rock Island, Ill; Mrs. Florence Estes of 1404 South Fort, Springfield and Mrs. Blanche
Patrick, 1634 Nichols, Springfield.
Abbott, Grace Anna (Thomas) 19 Dec 1870 - 27 Jan 1960 CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
[Note: Daughter of John S. & Mary E. (?) Thomas; married 7 Aug 1886 CCM William
Benjamin Abbott 17 Jun 1864 - 19 Jan 1937]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Anna Abbott, 89, who died January 27 at her
home in Sparta, were held January 31 at 1:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with the
Revs. Don Foley and Eugene Roberts officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Abbott was a member of the
Sparta Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of the Sparta community. Survivors
include one daughter, Mrs. Violet Nix of Independence, Mo; a granddaughter, Miss
Cynthia Abbott of the home; four other grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by two sons, one in infancy and Marion Abbott in 1916 and by Mr.
Abbott..
Abbott, Leota Helen 7 Aug 1910 - 10 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: married Max Abbott 2 Aug 1902 - 28 Sep 1986]
Leota Helen Abbott, 78, of Springfield, died at 9 p.m. June 10 at the Northside
Nursing Home in Springfield. Graveside services for Mrs. Abbott were held June 13 at
the Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Rev. Ray
Cartwright officiated at the service Mrs. Abbott was preceded in death by her husband,
Max, in 1986. Surviving are six nieces, Donna Todd, Bonita Patterson, Mickey Gideon,
Marquita Boyce, Shawn Davenport, and Betty Mihalko.
Abbott, Mary Anna (Abbott) Reed 24 Aug 1910 - 30 May 2000 CCH-N 7 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Marion & Grace (Shipman) Abbott; Grace married Harvey Joshua
Reed 2 Jan 1898 - 7 Nov 1951; 1930 census says Mary is 19 and single and Kathryn and
Betty are grandchildren of Harvey and Grace; ]
Mary Anna Abbott, 89, Sparta, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2000 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born August 24, 1910 in Sparta, the daughter
of Marion and Grace Shipman Abbott. Mary was a homemaker. She was a member of the
Church of Christ, Highlandville. Preceding her in death were her parents; two daughters,
Kathryn Stutesmun and Josephine Barnett; a sister, Esta Moore; a half sister, Treva

Bloomer; and a half brother, Harley Reed. Survivors include: a sister, Cynthia Abbott,
Ozark; two daughters, Betty Braden, Springfield and Wyona Shortt, Stockton, CA; two
half sisters, Irene Maggard, Sacramento, CA and Jewell Anderson, Springfield; a half
brother, Charley Reed, Ozark; twelve grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; and
many great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June
2, 2000 in Bruner Cemetery. Bruner, Missouri with Charles "Chuck" Eakins officiating.
Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 1, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Abbott, Mary Isabelle (Walker) 31 Jan 1874 - 5 Sep 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Daughter of David & Sarah (Shipman) Walker; married 15 Oct 1891 CCM Osro
O. Abbott 12 Oct 1870 - 9 Sep 1934]
Mary Isabell Walker Abbott was born Jan. 31, 1874, and died at her home in
Sparta Sept. 5, 1949, at the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 5 days. She was united in
marriage to Ozro Abbott Oct. 15, 1891. To this union were born three daughters, Mrs.
Myrtle Lee and Mrs. Elsie Bird of Sparta, and Mrs. Dora Race of Springfield. She had
been a member of the Baptist church of Sparta since 1930. Besides the three daughters,
she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Francis Chronister of Sparta, four grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Sparta
Baptist church with burial in the Sparta cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home.
Abbott, Romaldo D. “Mal” 1 Jul 1881 - 12 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Cicero & Allie A. (Peacher) Abbott; married 6 Jun 1900 CCM Francis L.
"Fannie" Eichelberger 15 Jan 1878 - 28 Aug 1961]
R. D. “Mal” Abbott, 81. of Sparta, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital . He was a retired employee of the Frisco Railroad. Survivors are a son,
Max of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Romalda Davenport of Sparta and Mrs. Edith
Brammier of St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Delia Clemens of Sparta; five grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Harris Funeral Home of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Abbott, Valera E. (Combs) 1 Feb 1905 - 15 Apr 2004 SN-L Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of George & Lida Combs]
Valera E. Abbott, 99, Springfield, died at 1:15 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, in
Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. The daughter of George and Lida Combs, she was
born in Taylor County, Iowa, on Feb. 1, 1905. She was a homemaker and member of the
Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Lolita and Carl
Albers, Springfield; two sisters, Orlene Marshall, Blue Springs, Mo., and Mildred
Benard, Hayward, Calif.; grandchildren Tracy Ansley and husband John, Poughkeepsie,
N.Y., and Nathaniel Albers and wife Rebecca Wells-Albers, Columbia, Mo. Following
cremation, a memorial service will be held in Clarinda, Iowa on Saturday. Burial will be
in New Market, Iowa, at a later date. Greenlawn Funeral Home South is in charge.
Aber, Ira R. 1889 - 16 Apr 1960 CCR 21 Apr 1960 p5
[Note: Son of Henry F. & Martha A. Aber; married 18 Oct 1916 CCM Dorothy Jane
Robertson 7 May 1894 - Apr 1974]

Funeral services for Ira R. Aber, 70, a retired druggist of Mound Valley, Kan.
who died at his home there Saturday morning, were held Tuesday afternoon in the
Mound Valley Christian Church. Mrs. Aber is the former Dorothy Robertson, daughter of
the late T. L. Robertson of Ozark. Other survivors include a daughter and two grandsons.
Abercrombie, Russell Tillman "Ted", Jr. 19 Sep 1921 - 9 July 2004 CCH-N 21 Jul
2004
[Note: Son of Russell T. & Elizabeth Evangeline (Woodworth) Abercrombie, Sr.;
married 16 Jul 1950 Georgia Lee Vaughn]
Russell Tillman "Ted" Abercrombie, Jr., 82, Nixa, died Friday, July 9, 2004 in his
home. He was born September 19, 1921 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of Russell
T. Abercrombie, Sr., and Elizabeth Evangeline Woodworth Abercrombie. He served his
country in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a B29 pilot. On July 16, 1950 he
and Georgia Lee Vaughn were united in marriage. Mr. Abercrombie owned and operated
Abercrombie's Hardware and Implement Stores in and around El Reno, Oklahoma. He
was a city father in El Reno, and belonged to the Lion's Club in El Reno and in
Kingfisher, Oklahoma. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. After moving
to this area Mr. Abercrombie worked as a sales representative for several companies. He
was also a member of American Legion Post #676, the Veterans Memorial Team, and
arranged flags for occasions at the Springfield National Cemetery. Survivors include: His
wife, Georgia; five children, Doris Kay Titmas, Mary Eleanor Bray, Patricia Dian
Sandstrom and her husband Robert, Russell Tillman Abercrombie III, and Hugh Gilbert
Abercrombie and his wife Brenda; twelve grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. His
parents and a sister, Ruth Scheirman preceded him in death. Funeral services were 1:00
pm. Monday, July 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Gary Gray officiating.
Burial followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors
provided by Veterans Memorial Team. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Abney, Allie (Tennis) 23 Jul 1895 - 25 Jan 1990 NN-E 1 Feb 1990
[Note: Daughter of Addison M. & Sarah E. (Wheeler) Tennis; married 29 Aug 1917
CCM Charley B. Abney 25 Jul 1897 - 15 Dec 1961 - marriage record mistakenly list her
as Allie Dennis]
Allie Abney, 94, of Ozark, died Thursday, Jan. 25, 1990, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. Born July 23, 1895, in Christian County to A.M. and Sarah Tennis, she
married Charlie Abney on Aug. 29, 1917. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County
and was one of the oldest living members of Selmore Baptist Church. She was the widow
of Charlie Abney, who died Dec. 15, 1961. She is survived by a niece, Doris Lawing, and
several other nieces, nephews, grand- and great-grandnieces and nephews.
Services were held Sunday, Jan. 28, at Selmore Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob
Daniels and Steve Wilkins officiating. Burial followed at the Selmore Cemetery under
the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Abney, Arthur John 1920 - 13 Aug 1967 CCR 17 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Eliza (Ross) Abney]
Arthur John Abney, 47 of Hood River, Ore. was found dead in his automobile in
Hood River about 8 a.m. Sunday. Information received by Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,

indicated a medical examiner listed cause of death as carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to a Hood River funeral home, the medical examiner said Mr. Abney had been
dead since around midnight Sunday. The death was accidental according to information
given the funeral home. Born and reared in Sparta, Mr. Abney was a veteran of World
War II, serving in Italy. He was an oil field employee and had lived in Hood River about
20 years. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Press and Mrs. Lola Sowards, both of
Ozark, Mrs. Cella Truitt, Marshfield and Mrs. Mildred Bilyeu, state of Oklahoma.
Abney, Charles B. 25 Jul 1897 - 15 Dec 1961 CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of James E. & Mary Francis (Kelley) Abney; married 29 Aug 1917 Allie
Tennis 23 Jul 1895 - 25 Jan 1990; - marriage record mistakenly list her as Allie Dennis]
Funeral services for Charley B. Abney, 65, who died Friday at his home in Ozark,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Selmore Baptist Church with the Revs. Raymond Lloyd and
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin
of Ozark. Mr. Abney, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community and a retired farmer, is
survived by his wife, Allie; a brother, James of the state of California and a sister, Mrs.
Rebecca Montgomery of the state of Washington.
Abney, Laura Agnes (Jens) 20 Nov 1913 - 8 Aug 2000 CCH-N 16 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of Peter and Margaritte (Mueller) Jens; married Thomas Cleophus
Abney, Sr. 15 Aug 1909 - 9 Jun 1999]
Laura Agnes Abney, 86, Ozark, formerly of Lockwood, departed this life at 6:30
p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2000 at Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Mo. Laura
was born November 20, 1913 in Rock County, Minnesota, the daughter of Peter and
Margaritte Mueller Jens. Laura was a believer in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.
Laura is survived by one son, Thomas C. Abney Jr., of Ozark, Mo. and his wife Vergie.
Three grandchildren, Debra Secrest of Springfield, Mo., Joseph B. Jr. and Laura Marie
Rodriguez of Kansas City, Mo. and three great-grandchildren, Kristen Secrest of
Springfield, Mo., Tanner Christman and Kayla Rodriguez of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister
Addie Harper of Denver, Co. Laura is preceded in death by a daughter, Lynda Sue Rae, 5
brothers and 5 sisters and past husband Thomas C. Abney Sr. Services were held at 2:00
p.m., Saturday, August 12, 2000 at the Lockwood Funeral Chapel, Lockwood, Mo. with
Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Burial followed in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Gideons International.
Abney, Mabel L. 9 Jan 1916 - 2 Jun 1991 NN-E 13 Jun 1991
[Note; married Thomas Cleophus Abney 15 Aug 1909 - 19 Jun 1999]
Mabel L. Abney, 75, Independence, formerly of Ozark, died Sunday, June 2,
1991, at the Independence, Mo., Regional Health Center. She was born in Alum Creek,
W.Va., and moved to Missouri in 1951. She lived in Ozark with her husband, Thomas C.
Abney Sr., from 1988 to 1990. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas C. Abney Sr., of the home; a son, Thomas C.
Abney Jr.; Ozark, a daughter, Linda Rea, Joplin; and three grandchildren. Services were
Tuesday, June 4, in Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel. Burial was in Floral Hill Cemetery.
Abney, Thomas Cleophas, Sr. 16 Aug 1909 - 19 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999

[Note: Son of Bert & Mellie (Lee) Abney; married first Laura Agnes Jens 20 Nov 1913 8 Aug 2000; married second Mabel L. 9 Jan 1916 - 2 Jun 1991]
Thomas Cleophas Abney, Sr., age 89 of Ozark, died Saturday, June 19, 1999 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Thomas was born August 16, 1909, in a log
cabin near Hattie Post office in Texas County, Missouri, the son of Bert and Mellie Lee
Abney. He was a believer in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He retired from General
Motors after 23 1/2 years. He is survived by one son, Thomas C. Abney, and his wife,
Vergie, of Ozark, three grandchildren, Debra Secrest of Springfield, Joe, Jr., and Laura
Marie Rodriquez of Kansas City; three great-grandchildren, Kristin Secrest of
Springfield, Tanner Chrisman and Kayla Rodriquez of Kansas City; one brother, Bill
Abney of Willow Springs; and two sisters, Dollie Murdy, Houston, and Louise Murdy of
Pensacola, Florida; and his first wife, Laura A. Abney of Ozark. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Mabel L. Abney, a daughter, Lynda Sue Rea, and five brothers.
Graveside services were 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas
City, Missouri.
Abney, Tressie Mae (Maggard) Fraker 18 Apr 1931 - 12 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec
2002
[Note: Daughter of William "Bill" & Gertrude (Manes) Maggard; married first ? Fraker;
married 15 Feb 1980 Kenneth S. Abney; buried under name Fraker]
Tressie Mae Abney, daughter of William "Bill" Maggard and Gertrude Manes
Maggard, was born April 18, 1931, in Bruner, and died at 10:35 a.m., Dec. 12, 2002, in
her home in Marshfield at the age of 71 years, seven months and 24 days. Tressie was
united in marriage to Kenneth S. Abney on Feb. 15, 1980, in Miami, Okla. She was also
an 18-year employee of French's. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother,
Dillard Maggard; a half-brother, Delbert Hall; and a grandson, Harley Lee Ladd.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; three daughters, Wanda Davis and husband
Paul, Mammoth Spring, Ark., Kathy Petri, Olney Springs, Colo., and Misty Abney,
Marshfield; a son, Kenny Abney, Kansas City, Kan.; a stepbrother, Jimmie Johnson; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several other relatives and friends. Services
were Dec. 14, in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with the Revs. James Crawford and
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in the Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville.
Acheson, Angie A. (Newton) 1900 - 27 Sep 1963 CCR 10 Oct 1963
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Mary Ethel (McDaniel) Newton; married 27 Nov 1918
Ralph Acheson 4 Dec 1898 - Nov 1966]
Mrs. Angie A. Acheson, 63, died Sept 27, in Burge-Protestant Hospital,
Springfield. She was a native of the Oldfield community in Christian County, and resided
there until moving to Springfield in 1923. She was a member of the Walnut Street
Christian Church in Springfield. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Acheson, of the
home at 1512 N. Missouri, Springfield; one son, R. J. Acheson, of Morton, Ill; one
daughter, Mrs. Joann Aton, Route 8 Springfield: six grandchildren, her father and
stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. John Newton of Ozark; two brothers, Roy Newton of Sparta
and Arthur Newton of Scottsdale, Ariz.; three stepbrothers, Bill Applegate of Selah,
Wash., Lawrence Applegate of Ava, and Dain Applegate of Tulsa, Okla.; seven
stepsisters, Mrs. Mavie Jenkins of Claremore, Okla., Mrs. Mildred Foreman of Copan,

Okla., Miss Rachel Applegate of the Island of Guam, Mrs. Viola Collins of Tulsa, Mrs.
Eva Wolfe and Mrs. Allene Smith of Ozark, and Mrs. Ann O'Bryan of Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. E. M. Wheatley on Sept. 30, at 3 p.m. in the
Ralph Thieme Chapel in Springfield, with the Harris Funeral Home of Ozark directing
funeral arrangements.
Achor, Cecil Grace (Jussel) 23 Jun 1917 - 23 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of Michael & Mary (Bussard) Jussel; married 9 Feb 1932 Walter P.
Achor 17 Jul 1910 - 20 Apr 1980]
Cecil Grace Achor, 71, of Downey, California, died at 3 a.m. Dec. 19 at Downey
Community Hospital. Services for Mrs. Achor were held Dec. 23 in the Adams Funeral
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Frank Bostic officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Born June 23, 1917 in McCook, Nebraska to Michael and Mary Jussel, Mrs.
Achor was a home maker. She was married Feb. 9, 1932 to Walter P. Achor, who
preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by her parents; by a
brother, Clayton; by three sisters, Ida, Helen, and May; and by an infant daughter, Vera
Bernice. Surviving are a brother, Lawrence Jussel, Springfield; two sisters, Vera Luce,
Branson, and Leila Ruppert, McCook, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews.
Achor, Cora Augusta (Getman) 11 Apr 1891 - 11 Apr 1962 CCR 19 Apr 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Peter & Emily (Jenkins) Getman - born Walnut Shade, MO; married
William H. Achor 25 Dec 1884 - 11 Jul 1961]
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Achor, 71, Bellflower, Calif. who died Wednesday
at her home, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Central Church of Highlandville with the
Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mrs. Anchor was a member of the Pentecostal Church. She
is survived by four sons, Walter, state of California, Rolland, state of Nebraska,
Lawrence and Ray, both of Highlandville; four daughters, Mrs. Emily Justice, Branson,
Mrs. Lucy Bostic, state of California, Mrs. Rosa Hopkins, Highlandville and Mrs.
Leonard Gideon, Forsyth; two brothers, Levy Getman, state of Kansas and Charles,
Nevada; and 31 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Achor, Harold Gene 15 Mar 1962 - 4 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Ray & Glenda Faye (James) Achor]
Funeral services for Harold Gene Achor, 7-weeks-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Achor
of Highlandville, who died Friday night, May 4 in a Branson hospital, were held at 2 p.m.
Monday in First Central Church near Highlandville with burial in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin & Son of Ozark. Survivors in addition to the parents
include a brother. Ray Dale and a sister, Karen Sue, both of the home; and the step
grandfather, Herman Getman of Montana, Kan.
Achor, James Albert 22 Sep 1888 - 15 Dec 1972 OH 21 Dec 1972 pA6
[Note: Son of Duncan E. & Nancy E. (?) Achor]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Funeral services for James Albert Achor, 87, of
Highlandville, were Monday at the Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison

officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery. Mr. Achor was found dead at his home
at 9 a.m. last Friday. Death was due to natural causes.
Acker, Gary Lewis 13 Jul 1933 – 1 Aug 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of John Wesley & Lois (Van Hall) Acker; married Janet]
Gary Lewis Acker, age 67, of Ozark, died Tuesday, August 1, 2000 in his home,
surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 13, 1933 in Springfield, Missouri,
the son of John Wesley and Lois (Van Hall) Acker. During his working career he was
fortunate to have done business throughout the United States. He owned and operated
banks in Cassville, Missouri; Flower Mound, Texas; and Beverly Hills, California. He
served as councilman and mayor for the City of Flower Mound, Tx. As president of
Metropolitan Radio Group he owned several radio stations in Jacksonville and Tampa
Bay, Fl; Shreveport, La.; St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo.; Amarillo, Tx.; Pueblo, Co.;
Roswell, New Mexico; Norfolk, Va.; Memphis, Tn.; and Little Rock, Arkansas. He also
owned TV 8 in Springfield, Missouri, and Ozarks Senior Living newspaper. He loved
showing his Tennessee Walking Horses, and won several large shows over the years.
Survivors include: seven children, Sherilyn Snow and her husband Ron, Tulsa, Ok., Mark
Acker, Ozark, Melissa Warren and her husband Jonathon, Springfield; Jonathon, Gary
Luke, Elizabeth, and Tiffany Acker, all of Ozark; three grandchildren and their spouses,
Scott and Audra Jordan, Joplin, Ryan and Dayna Snow, Sparta, and Daniel and Dana
Snow, Tulsa, Ok.; three great-grandchildren, Chance Jordan, Destiny Jordan, and Charity
Snow; his father, John Wesley Acker and wife Ruth, Springfield; his best friend, Brenda
Maples, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Phylis Acker, Springfield; a nephew, John Acker,
Springfield; a great-niece, Amy Acker; the mother of his children, Janet Acker, Ozark;
other relatives and many friends. Preceding him in death were his mother, Lois Acker,
and a brother, John Acker. Funeral services were Friday, August 4, in First Evangelical
Free Church, Highway 65 and Evans Road with Mark Acker officiating. Burial was in
Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Ackerman, Lydia Josephine (DeWitt) 5 Jun 1882 - 11 Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles Anthony & Rebecca Morris (McGuire) Dewitt; married 10
Jun 1903 CCM Frank F. Ackerman c1877 - ?]
Mrs. Lydia Josephine Ackerman, 85, a former resident and a lifelong area
resident, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mercy Villa Rest Home at Springfield.
Surviving are three sons, Cletys, Forsyth, Charles D., Lake Isabella, Calif. and Max L.,
Pasadena, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Schneider, Springfield; and two sisters.
Mrs. Louis Hendricks, Billings and Mrs. Alma Clark, Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Ackerman had
lived at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Schneider in Springfield for some time after
moving from Billings. Arrangements will be announced by Cantrell.
AND
Ackerman, Lydia Josephine (DeWitt) 5 Jun 1882 - 11 Oct 1967 CCR 19 Oct 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia J. Ackerman, 85, a former resident of Billings and
a lifelong area resident, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Cantrell Chapel in Billing with burial in
Rose Hill Cemetery.

Ackermann, Kendall 3 Aug 1946 - 29 Jul 2005 SN-L 2 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Anton & Ruth (Davis) Ackermann; married Deborah]
Kendall Ackermann, age 58, of Temple, Texas, passed away July 29, 2005, in
Central Texas Veterans Hospital. He was born August 3, 1946, in Great Bend, Kan., the
son of Anton and Ruth (Davis) Ackermann. Mr. Ackermann served his country in the
U.S. Navy for 12 years, including the Vietnam War. After his service he worked as a
carpenter. He enjoyed volunteer work in the VA Hospital. Survivors include his wife,
Deborah; two sons, Tim and Brian; two grandchildren, Jackson and Sophie; three
brothers, Richard, Larry, and Maynard; and a sister, Mary Sumpter; and their families.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, August 5, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Bob Franklin officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, in the
funeral home.
Ackfeld, Christopher Paul 18 May 1957 - 25 Jun 2006 SN-L 27 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Edward Henry & Margaret Floriana (Vezeau) Ackfeld]
Christopher Paul Ackfeld, age 49, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2006,
from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 18, 1957, in St. Louis,
the son of Edward Henry Ackfeld and Margaret Floriana (Vezeau) Ackfeld. He served
his country in the U.S. Air Force. Chris was employed as a department supervisor for
O'Reilly Auto Parts. He was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in
Ozark. He loved his family and always looked forward to his children's activities.
Survivors include five children, Christopher Ackfeld, Jr. and Kenya, Springfield, John
Ackfeld and Nicole, Republic, Matthew Ackfeld, serving our country in Germany, Logan
Ackfeld and Ashley Ackfeld, both of the home; his mother, Floriana Ackfeld, Reeds
Spring; five grandchildren, Serenity, Trenton, Aniya, Amora, and Nyah; five brothers and
sisters, Richard Ackfeld and wife, Sharon, Desoto, Barbara Holy, Dallas, Texas, Thomas
Ackfeld and wife, Glenda, Fenton, Edward Ackfeld, Jr. and wife, Peggy, Reeds Spring,
and Jeanne Hale and husband, Rusty, Springfield; his fiancee, Kathleen Kincaid; his
stepchildren, Scott and Alison Kincaid; an aunt, Vera Barth; nieces and nephews; and a
special friend, Dave Parry, Chadwick. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward; a
daughter, Laura Ackfeld; and a brother-in-law, Hank Holy. A Funeral Mass will be at 11
a.m. Thursday, June 29, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father
Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with
military honors. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with a prayer service following at 8 p.m.
Acuff, Otto Fulton 15 Aug 1878 - 14 Nov 1958 CCR 20 Nov 1958 p8
[Note: Son of Zachariah & Mary (Hill) Acuff; married 14 Jul 1901 CCM Mable S.
Wallace 21 Apr 1881 - 21 Apr 1966]
Word has been received here of the death of Otto F. Acuff on Saturday, Nov. 14
following a second heart attack in recent weeks. Funeral services were held in Visalia,
Calif, where he had lived for several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable
Wallace Acuff; two sons, Wallace and James and a sister, Mrs. Ida Breazeale of Ozark.
Adams, Alice (Health) 5 Oct 1896 - 21 Apr 1974 OH 25 Apr 1974 p2

OZARK - Mrs. Alice Adams, 76, of Route 2, Elkland, died Sunday at 2 p.m. at
her home after a short illness. She had moved to Elkland from Ozark a month ago. Mrs.
Adams had spent most of her life in Douglas County. She was a member of the Union
Hill Baptist Church where funeral services held at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. James
Applegate will officiate. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Survivors are two sons, Gordon of Route 2, Elkland, and Dillard of Route 3, Ava; one
daughter, Mrs. Elsie Fitzgerald, Oldfield; one brother, Curtis Health, Kansas City; 12
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Adams, Allie D. (Maxwell) May 1883 - 12 Nov 1956 CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
[Note: Daughter of Samuel P. & Mary Maxwell]
Funeral services for Allie D. Adams, 73, a native and lifelong resident of
Republic, who died November 12 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield were held
Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Republic Church of Christ. Burial was in
Lindsey Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral home of Clever. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Eley and Miss Marguerite Adams of Republic, two
sons, Kenneth Adams of Phoenix, Ariz.., and Burnice Adams of Republic; seven
grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers, Roy Maxwell of Republic and
Ralph Maxwell of Severy, Kan., two sisters, Miss Hazel Maxwell and Mrs. Bertie Owen,
both of Republic.
Adams, Alonzo Howard 30 Apr 1911 - 8 Aug 2001 gwobit
[Note: Son of Lee & Elsie Adams; married 1946 Velda Lou Echols 24 Apr 1928 - 16
Nov 2004 ]
Alonzo Howard Adams, 90, Springfield, died at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, August 8,
2001 in his home. The son of Lee and Elsie Adams, he was born April 30, 1911 in
Clarksville, Ark. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was a construction
carpenter, and a member of the A.F.L.-C.I.O. Union. He is survived by his wife of 55
years, Velda; three sons, Jerry Wayne of the home, Donald Lee and wife, Jane, Clifford
Ray and friend Sharon; five grandchildren, Robert and Cathy, Steven and wife, Amy,
Brandy and husband, Charles, and Stephanie. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, August 11, 2001 in Payne Cemetery, Nixa, Mo., with military honors, with
Pastor Walter Breashers officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Adams, Arch 31 Oct 1876 - 15 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of John Quincy & Mary Catherine (Herrell )Adams]
Funeral services for Arch Adams, 75, former resident of the Sparta community,
who died Thursday, November 15, in Phoenix, AZ, were held Tuesday afternoon in the
Sparta Baptist church, Rev. Elmer N. Webb officiating. Survivors include three sisters,
Mrs. J. D. Swiers of Springfield, MO, Mrs. Lizzie Chaudoin of Morenci, AZ, and Mrs.
Elsie Fly of Willard, MO.; two brothers, Arthur and Carroll Adams, both of Springfield.
Burial will be in the Masonic cemetery at Sparta under direction of Gorman-Scharpf
Funeral home of Springfield.
Adams, Arthur Clell 8 Apr 1888 - 21 Jun 1957 CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2

[Note: Son of James Franklin & Mattie (Crain) Adams; married 27 Mar 1917 CCM
Elizabeth Reid]
Funeral services for Arthur Clell Adams, 68, a former resident of Ozark and
Springfield, who died June 21 at Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, La. were held
Sunday, June 23 in the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark with the Rev. Bill Broadhurst
officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Adams, the son of the late Mr. and
Mrs. James F. Adams, was born in Ozark. He attended Drury College and the University
of Michigan, and was a civil engineer, an engineer for the Frisco Railway, a member of
the Missouri Highway Department, an employee of the Louisiana Highway Department
and a member of the New Orleans Levee Commission. Survivors include his wife, the
former Elizabeth Reid of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Warren Neff of Oklahoma City,
Okla, and Mrs. L. M. Crosby of Rosenburg, Tex,; his mother, Mrs. Mattie Adams of
Ozark; one brother, Dr. Ward A. Adams of Springfield; and one sister, Mrs. Lucile
Anderson of Ozark.
Adams, Arthur Dean 8 Aug 1923 - 30 Jun 2003 gwobit
[Note: Son of Arthur Lee & Sarah Catherine (Anderson) Adams; married 24 Nov 1945
Thelma Lorene Herd]
Arthur Dean Adams, 79, was born Aug. 8, 1923 in the Fairview Community near
Sparta, the son of Arthur Lee and Sarah Catherine (Anderson) Adams. He was reunited
with them and his brothers Raymond and Roger on Friday, June 20, 2003. In 1941
Adams went to work as a chef for the Harvey House Restaurant in the Frisco Depot,
Springfield. There he met Thelma Lorene Herd and they were married Nov. 24, 1945.
Together they owned and operated several neighborhood restaurants in Springfield. In
1952 he became a police officer with the Springfield Police Department, and in Dec.
1961 he made the decision to return to his Christian County home and established Adams
Funeral Home in Ozark. Adams was elected Christian County Coroner in 1972 and
served 24 years until his retirement in 1996. He was a member of the Sparta First Baptist
Church. Adams was a 50 year member of Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422 AF & AM,
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple and all Masonic Bodies. Survivors include his wife,
Thelma; four children, E. Dean Adams and wife Mary, Ozark, Terry Adams, Springfield,
Jeff Adams and wife Andra, Ozark, and Valerie Adams, Ozark; three grandchildren,
Sarah Orr and husband Mark, Arthur Dean Adams II, and Jesse Adams, all of Ozark; a
great-granddaughter, Emily Orr; two sisters-in-law, Fonda Adams and Alma Adams, both
of Ozark; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. He was a devoted loving husband,
dad, and papa. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. June 23 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial with Masonic Services was in Sparta Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Adams, Bergen Feb 1881 - 26 Mar 1959 CCR 2 Apr 1959 p1
[Note: son of George W. & Jane (Nance) Adams. 1900 census gives Feb 1880 birthdate,
tombstone says 1881 & not born by 1880 census; married 22 Mar 1904 CCM Mary S.
Poage; married second Florence S. Stinnett 6 Aug 1897 - 2 Nov 1980]
Funeral services for Bergen Adams, 78 of 527 Eldereen, Springfield who died last
Thursday at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Garrison
Union Church with Mrs. Lois Roberts officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a native of the Garrison

community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Adams; two sons, Noel Bill
Adams of Springfield and David Bergen Adams of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Blanche
Bates of Monte Vista, Calif.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; two brothers,
Alfred of Macomb, Okla. and John Adams of Collins, Mont.
Adams, Bessie J. (Bilyeu) 11 Aug 1902 - 2 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Emma J. (Handy) Bilyeu; married James W. Adams 10
Jul 1885 - May 1980]
Bessie J. Adams, 85, of Ozark, died July 2 at the Springfield Hillhaven
Convalescent Center. Services for Mrs. Adams were held Tuesday at the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry Cox officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. A lifelong
resident of Ozark, Mrs. Adams was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James, in 1980, and by a daughter, Wilda Arlene, at
birth in 1929. Survivors include one son, Elwyn Adams, of Peculiar; one stepson, Jay
Durward [Adams - son of James W. & Ethel Beck (Fisher) Adams], of Wenatchee,
Washington; one grandson; six step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one
sister, Mrs. Ona Haslip, Springfield.
Adams, Brandon Scott (Cameron) 1979 - 7 Dec 1989 OH 14 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of Tony & Rhonda (Bee) Cameron]
Brandon Scott Cameron Adams, 10, of Springfield, died at 6 p.m. last Thursday in
Cox Medical Center following a short illness. He was in the fifth grade at Sherwood
Elementary, where he played in the school band. He was a former Boy Scout in Republic.
Brandon was fascinated by organ transplants and, after his death, gave his so others could
live. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Rhonda and John Adams and his father,
Tony Cameron, all of Springfield; a stepfather, Danny Cross, of Mountain Grove; a
brother, Christopher; and a sister, Miranda, of the home; maternal grandparents, Bill and
Sammy Bee of Aldrich; paternal grandmother, Carolyn White of Springfield, maternal
great-grandparents, Eva Clark of Billings and Dale and Joe Bee of Milan, Ill.; paternal
great-grandmother Merle White of Springfield; paternal step-grandparents Mr. and Mrs.
Lee Cross and Mr. and Mrs: Bill Adams of Springfield; paternal step-great-grandparents
Mrs. Forrest Worman of Mountain Grove, Ward Adams of Ozark, and Phyllis Meidlinger
of Oakland, Calif.; one uncle and six aunts; and two cousins.
Adams, Carroll Barnes “Dick” 1 Sep 1891 - 28 Jan 1956 CCR 2 Feb 1956 p1
[Note: Son of John Quincy & Mary Catherine (Herrell) Adams; married 15 Apr 1917
CCM Martha Ramanda Brown]
Funeral services for Carroll “Dick” Adams, 64. a long time resident of Ozark who
died Saturday morning at the Santa Fe Hospital at Topeka, Kan, will be held Saturday
afternoon, Feb. 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel. Rev. Wendell Vaughan will
be the officiating minister and burial will be in the Ozark City Cemetery. A retired Santa
Fe brakeman, Mr. Adams had been in the Topeka Hospital the past month. He is survived
by a daughter Miss Mary Ethylyn Adams of Salina, Kan.
Adams, Chloe (Merritt) 12 Mar 1903 - 24 Feb 1993 OH 3 Mar 1993

[Note: Daughter of William Reginald & Josephine (Jackson) Merritt; married Galen E.
Adams 21 Dec 1905 - 5 Dec 1972]
Chloe Adams, 89, Kirkwood, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1993 at Manor Grove
Home in Kirkwood. She was the daughter of the late Reginald and Josephine Merritt. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Galen E. Adams, in 1972. Survivors include her
son, Thomas Adams, his wife, Sarah, and four grandsons, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; one
sister, Fae Merritt Hawkins, Kirkwood; two nieces, Josephine Anderson Rauch,
Washington, and Charline Anderson Higgins, Kirkwood. Services were held Friday, Feb.
26, at the Sparta Cemetery, under the direction at Bopp Chapel.
Adams, David D. 16 Jul 1879 - 16 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Jesse & Amanda (Adams) Adams; married 9 Nov 1900 CCM Ida Melissa
Hughes Mar 1879 - 7 Oct 1955; Tombstone gives middle initial as C.]
Funeral services for David D. Adams, 89, who died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday in
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Anderson, 2333 North Concord, Springfield with
whom he had resided for several years, were at 2 p.m. today in Chadwick Union Church,
Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, near Oldfield, under the direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mr. Adams, who was a resident of Christian County most of his life, was a retired
farmer. He is survived by three other daughters, Mrs. Icie Williams, Chadwick, Mrs.
Virginia Horner, Ava, and Mrs. Ina Boston, Braddyville, Iowa; two sons, L. W. Adams,
Springfield and Raymond E., Klamath Falls, Ore.; 12 grandchildren, 26 great
grandchildren and one great great grandchildren.
Adams, David Norman 18 Nov 1916 - 20 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William A. & Hattie Cordelia (Hughes) Adams; married 29 May 1939
CCM Viola May Porter 1917 - 7 Jun 1965]
David N. Adams, 52, of Tipton, Mo. died at the University Hospital in Columbia
Tuesday, May 20. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons Jerry and
Doyle, Tipton; two daughters, Mrs. Harold Melton, Ozark and Mrs. Jerry Morrison,
Versailles; two step-daughters, Jennifer and Cindy Dix, of the home; one brother, Homer,
state of Washington; a sister, Mrs. Clyde Allen, Chadwick. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Connie Shelton officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Adams, Delbert Lee 9 Nov 1921 - 18 Mar 1996 CCH-N 20 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Bert & Bethena (Hursh) Adams; married 15 May 1956 CCM Goldie
Adams]
Delbert Lee Adams, age 74, . of Sparta, died Monday, March 18, 1996 in St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born November 9, 1921, in Chadwick, and was
the son of Bert and Bethena (Hursh) Adams. Mr. Adams was an automobile mechanic.
He was a member of Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife of forty
years, Goldie Adams; a brother, Earl Adams; a niece, Thelma Snook; a great niece, Linda
Faye Mullican; and a great-great-nephew, Randy Lee Mullican, all of Sparta. He was
preceded in death by: his parents; and a sister, Pearl Moody. A graveside funeral service
will be held at 2:00 p.m., today, March 20, at Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, under the

direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Clarence Feeney and Herle Gardner
officiating.
Adams, Dora 1900 - 7 Jan 1965 CCR 10 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: married E. J.Adams]
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Adams, 64, Route 2, Rogersville, who died at 9:15
p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital after a short illness, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Elworth Krogstad officiating. Burial was in the
Marshfield Cemetery. Mrs. Adams was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in
Springfield and a native of Webster County. She was survived by her husband, E. J.; a
son, John, Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Della Stine, Route 1, Nixa, Mrs. Wanda
Lee Parsons, Niceville, Fla. and Mrs. Imogene Neff, Route 2, Ozark; and 10
grandchildren
Adams, Earl Boyd 12 Apr 1892 - 18 Oct 1957 CCR 31 Oct 1957 p4
[Note: Son of Robert & Effie (Harmon) Adams; married 28 Sep 1921 Ethel A. Barber;
married Mattie Jane]
Earl Boyd Adams was born April 12, 1892 in Taney County, Mo, the son of
Robert and Effie Harmon Adams. He lived in Taney County until early manhood when
he came with his family to Springfield where he resided most the rest of his life. He
entered into rest October 18 at his home in Springfield at the age of 65 years, 6 months
and 6 days. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Jane Adams of the home; a daughter,
Mrs. Don Wardlow of Springfield; two brothers, Paul Adams of Memphis, Tenn., and
Lee Adams of Alburnett, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. John Harris of Billings; one grandson; a
step-son, Roscoe Young of the home; and his step-mother, Mrs. Nellie C. Adams of
Ozark. Funeral services were held October 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield
Adams, Ella “Elvinia“ (Moody) 6 Jan. 1909 – 21 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 25 Dec. 1996
[Note: Daughter of William Monroe & Sarah Catherine (McCullough) Moody; married 5
Jan 1926 Leonard Earl Adams 29 Jul 1908 - 31 Jan 1997]
Ella Adams, 87, Sparta, died Saturday, December 21, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born January 6, 1909, and was the daughter of William and
Catherine (McCullough) Moody. On January 5, 1926, she was united in marriage to Earl
Adams. To this union a daughter, Thelma, was born. Mrs. Adams was a member of the
Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were her parents and ten brothers and sisters,
Thomas, Cyrus, Efton, Willie, Plesant, Homer and Albert Moody, Lyda Loomis, Ida
Green and Beckie Wright. Survivors include: her husband, Earl; her daughter Thelma
Snook; a granddaughter and her husband, Linda and Randall Mullican; a great-grandson,
Randy Lee Mullican; a brother, Richard Moody; and a sister-in-law, Goldie Adams, all of
Sparta. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Greely Kirkpatrick and Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield.
Adams, Floyd 12 Apr 1929 - 28 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991

[Note: Son of Mark Vince & Rosie C. (Robertson) Adams; married Lois Delana Case 28
Nov 1929 - 2 Jan 2002]
Floyd Adams, 62, Taneyville, died early Sunday, June 28, 1991, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Born April 12, 1929, at Ozark, he was the son of
Mark and Rosie Adams. He lived in California for 16 years before returning to this area
in 1967. He was a dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son,
Aaron; two sisters, Hattie Adams and Oablean Davison. Survivors include his wife, Lois;
two sons, Paul Adams, and his wife, Vickie, Urbana, and Dwayne Adams, and his wife,
Rhonda, Garrison; three brothers, Lloyd Adams, Anderson, Mo., Everett Adams,
Springfield, and Joe Adams, Kansas City; five sisters, Lula Henry, Ozark, Gertrude
Perryman, Willard, Isabelle Johnston, Springville, Calif., Betty Hedgpeth, Nixa, and June
Shortt, Ozark; and four grandchildren, Jessica, Jennifer, Matthew and Stacey Adams. The
funeral was Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Floyd Roberts
officiating. Graveside services were at Garrison Cemetery.
Adams, Fonda Ersil (Van Hooser) 15 Nov 1915 - 3 Jul 2006 SN-L 6 Jul 2006
[Note: married 2 Sep 1933 CCM Raymond E. “Jack” Adams 9 Nov 1911 - 3 Sep 1974]
Fonda Ersil Adams, age 90, of Springfield, passed away Monday at The Baptist
Home in Ozark. A graveside funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Adams, Frank 8 Dec 1891 - 7 Apr 1965 CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: married Alice]
Funeral services for Frank Adams, 73, a lifelong resident of the Oldfield
community, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union Hill Baptist Church. The Rev. James
Applegate and the Rev. M. K. Applegate officiated, and burial was in Hall Cemetery
under direction of Adams-Monger. A member of the High Lonesome Baptist Church, he
died at 9:05 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a three-day illness.
Survivors are his wife, Alice; two sons, Dillard, Ava and Gordon, Oldfield; a daughter,
Mrs. Elda Fitzgerald, Oldfield; a brother, Linville, Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Heath, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Rosa Caudel, Oldfield; 10 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren
Adams, George W. 21 Jul 1907 - 16 Nov 1967 CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William Newton & Ollie (Walker) Adams]
George W. Adams, 60, Bradleyville, a former rural mail carrier in the Chadwick
area and a retired farmer, died at 2 p.m. Thursday in the state hospital at Nevada. Mr.
Adams is survived by three brothers, Leonard, Granger, Wash., Otto, Ava and Don,
Olathe, Kan.; five sisters, Mrs. Hallie Yates, Mrs. Thelma Sawyer and Mrs. Madge
Lethco, all of Ava, Mrs. Mable Gott, Springfield and Mrs. Maxine Rozell, Kansas City.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Garrison Baptist Church with the Rev.
Lawrence Applegate officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Adams, Harold Lloyd “Tops” 14 Jun 1927 – 16 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Lloyd & Elsie (Spencer) Adams; married 30 Jun 1951 Mary Hargus]

Harold Lloyd “Tops” Adams, 73, passed away at 5:10 a.m., Wednesday, May 16,
2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 14, 1927, in
Pembina, Mo., son of Lloyd and Elsie Adams. June 30, 1951, he was united in marriage
to Mary Hargus. The two were devoted to each other. Before his retirement, Adams
worked 12 years for Kienow Grocery in Portland, Ore., and owned and operated Linden
Grocery after returning to this area. He will be especially remembered for his love of
gardening and his love of dogs, particularly his love for “Beano”, the mascot of the
Campfire Girls of Lindenlure. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Leonard Adams; and his
grandparents, Marion and Rachel Spencer. Survivors include his beloved wife Mary; his
aunt Gladys Stone, Linden; three nephews: Dale, Mike and Bruce Adams, and their
mother Genevieve Adams, all of Ozark; and many friends and other relatives. At his
request, his body was cremated. A memorial service was held Saturday, May 19, 2001, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting contributions to
the American Cancer Society.
Adams, Hattie Cordelia (Hughes) 14 Aug 1886 - 18 Mar 1966 CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. & Elizabeth Jane (Burkhart) Hughes; married 1 Nov 1903
CCM William A. Adams 2 Jan 1881 - 27 Jan 1920; SSDI gives deathdate of 5 Apr 1966,
two weeks after obit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Adams, 79, a resident of Sparta since 1930, were
at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial
was in Old Boston Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Adams, who died
at 9:45 p.m. Friday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lois Allen, Mound, also is survived
by two sons, Homer, Ridgefield, Wash. and David, Clarksburg; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle
Applegate, Bruner and Mrs. Minnie St. John, Sparta; 11 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Adams, Ida Melissa (Hughes) Mar 1879 - 7 Oct 1955 CCR 13 Oct 1955 p4
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. & Elizabeth Jane (Burkhart) Hughes; married 9 Nov 1900
CCM David D. Adams 16 Jul 1879 - 16 Oct 1968 - or David C. according to tombstone]
Mrs. Ida Melissa Adams, 76, a lifelong resident of the Chadwick community, died
at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at her home in Chadwick after an illness of two months.
Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, Dave; four daughters, Mrs. Icie Williams of
Chadwick, Mrs. Virgie Horner of Keltner, Mrs. Ollie Anderson of Springfield and Mrs.
Ina Boston of Burlington Junction; two sons, L. W. Adams of Springfield and Raymond
E. Adams of Perris, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie St. John, Mrs. Hattie Adams and
Mrs, Myrtle Applegate of Sparta and Mrs. Rebecca Johnson of St. Joseph; three brothers,
Houston Hughes of Eunice, Mo., Charles Hughes of Tarkio and Henry Hughes of
Chadwick; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted
Sunday at the Chadwick Union Church by the Rev, Charles Shipman. Burial was in Old
Boston Cemetery, east of Oldfield, under direction of Harris of Nixa. Pallbearers were
Bert Nance, Clyde Allen, John Butler, Elmer Williams, Don Anderson and Basil
Burkhart.
Adams, James H. “Jim” 29 Jan 1883 - 22 June 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1

[Note: Son of John & Lucinda “Lou” Margaret (Cook) Adams; married 30 Aug 1903
CCM Rose Lea Phipps 3 Oct 1885 - May 1980]
Funeral services for James H. Adams. 82 of Selmore, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel with burial in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Adams died at 11 p.m. Tuesday in
Connelly Nursing Home in Springfield following a long illness. He was a retired farmer
and lifelong resident of the Selmore community. Survivors include his wife, Rose; five
daughters, Miss Verda Adams of the home; Mrs. Wilma Warren, Greenville, Tex.., Mrs.
Leora Johnson, El Paso, Tex., Mrs. Cleo White, Route 1, Ozark; and Mrs. Ruth Didier,
St. Ann; five grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Adams, Larry Ray 17 Nov 1936 - 9 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Raymond and Fonda (Van Hooser) Adams; married Margaret]
Larry Ray Adams, 67, Springfield, died Friday, Jan. 9, 2004 in Springfield. He
was born Nov. 17, 1936 in Niles, Calif., the son of Raymond and Fonda (Van Hooser)
Adams. Adams graduated from Central High School in Springfield. He worked for
Pitney-Bowes and later for Atlas Communications. He was a member of Sycamore
Baptist Church. He never saw a stranger, and that stranger would soon become his friend.
He was a blessing to the many people that loved him. He was preceded in death by his
father and a step-son, Stephen Craig Western. Survivors include his wife, Margaret;
three children, Mark Adams, Springfield, Allison Welsh and husband Lance, Memphis,
Tenn., and Amy Boyd and husband Dave, Amarillo, Texas; a step-son, Keith Western
and wife Diane, Burbank, Calif.; his mother, Fonda Adams, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; one
step-grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 17 in Sycamore Baptist Church, 3146 S. Golden, Springfield.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Adams, Leonard Earl 29 Jul 1908 - 31 Jan 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of Bert & Bethena (Hursh) Adams; married 5 Jan 1926 Elvinia “Ella” Moody
6 Jan 1909 - 21 Dec 1996]
Earl Adams, 88, Sparta, died Friday, January 31., 1997, at his home. He was born
July 29, 1908, in Chadwick and was the son of Bert and Bethena (Hursh) Adams. On
January 5, 1926, he married Ella Moody, who preceded him in death on December 21,
1996. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Moody, and a brother, Delbert
Adams. Survivors include: his daughter, Thelma Snook; a granddaughter, Linda Mullican
and her husband, Randall; a great-grandson, Randy Lee Mullican; a sister-in-law, Goldie
Adams; and a brother-in-law, Richard Moody, all of Sparta. Funeral services were
Tuesday, February 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely Kirkpatrick and
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery.
Adams, Leonard M. 30 Sep 1921 - 24 Jun 1969 CCR 3 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Lloyd & Elsie (Spencer) Adams; married Genevieve]
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel here for Leonard M.,
Adams, 47, of Ozark who died at 7 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. The Rev. Frances
Bishop officiated. Burial was in Linden Cemetery

Adams, Lida A. (King) 7 Jul 1881 - 5 Dec 1964 CCR 17 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? (Fletcher) King ; married 25 Dec 1898 William Calvin Adams
10 Sep 1879 - 4 Nov 1910]
Relatives here received word recently of the death of Mrs. Lida A. Adams, at her
home in Ontario, Calif and burial was in Bellevue Mausoleum there. Her husband, the
late Calvin Adams, was a native of the Selmore community, and Mrs. Adams was the
former Lida King of Selmore.
Adams, Lois Delena (Case) 28 Nov 1929 - 2 Jan 2002 CCH-N 9 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Truman & Walba (Alexander) Case; married Floyd Adams 12 Apr
1929 - 28 Jun 1981]
Lois Delena Adams, age 72, of Garrison, died Jan. 2, 2002, in her home. She was
born Nov. 28, 1929, the daughter of Truman and Walba (Alexander) Case. She was
married to Floyd Adams who preceded her in death in 1991. An infant son, Aaron Dale
Adams; two brothers, Marlin and Kenneth Case; and a sister, Joyce Applegate, also
preceded her in death. Always independent, Adams farmed until recently. She made
clothing and many quilts for her family. Survivors include: Two sons, Paul Adam and
wife Jeannie, Crane, and Dwayne Adams and wife Rhonda, Garrison; six grandchildren,
Jessica, Jennifer, Ryan, Matthew, Stacey and Samantha; three step-grandchildren,
Rhonda, Ashley and Kimberly; a great-granddaughter, Shayna; a brother, Clifford Case,
Garrison; a sister, June Boyd, Bradleyville; and many other relatives. Funeral services
were Jan. 6 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gene Riddings officiating. Burial
was in Garrison Cemetery.
Adams, Loman H. “Buddy” 11 Feb 1913 - 17 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Andy & Ettie J. (Gray) Adams]
Loman H. Adams., 75, of Springfield, died Feb. 17 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Adams were held Saturday at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, with the Rev. Joseph Hellyer officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, near
Oldfield. Mr. Adams was born Feb. 11, 1913, to Andy and Ettie J. (Gray) Adams.
"Buddy," as he was known to all his friends, was a well-known businessman in Ava, later
moving his business and home to Ozark. He was also a widely known minister, Bible
teacher, and church correspondent devoting his entire life to the work of the Lord. He
was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Arthur, Lora and Ray Donald
Adams; and two sisters, Ruth Lavern Adams and Juanita Jo Adams. He is survived by
two sisters, Meda Fern Adams and Arga Fay Goin; nieces and nephews; one aunt, Clara
Hursh; cousins, and a host of friends.
Adams, Mark Vince 15 May 1900 - 11 Nov 1958
CCR 20 Nov 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mark Vince Adams, 58 who died at his home in Ozark on
Tuesday November 11 were held Saturday with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a lifelong resident of the Ozark
community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosie Adams; four sons, Everett Adams and
Joe Adams of the home; Lloyd Adams and Floyd Adams, both of California; six
daughters, Miss Kay Adams of the home; Mrs. Lula Henry and Mrs. Obalean Davidson,
both of Ozark, Mrs. Gertie Perryman of Springfield, Mrs. Betty Hedgpeth of Nixa and

Mrs. George Johnston of California; 12 grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Zetta
Daugherty of Ozark.
Adams, Martha A. “Mattie” (Crain) 15 Dec 1868 - 20 Jun 1965 CCR 24 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Kerchner) Crain; married James
Franklin Adams 21 Apr 1861 - 18 Apr 1929
Mrs. Martha “Mattie” Adams, 96, of Ozark, died Sunday morning in St. John’s
Hospital. A lifelong resident of Ozark, Mrs. Adams was an organizer of the first club for
women in the community, the Shakespeare Club, founded in the 1890s. She was a charter
member and past president of the Ladies Literary Club and a member of the Eastern Star
and of the Ozark Garden Club. She was also associated with the Bank of pany (SIC obviously something was left out of printed obit) with her husband, the late J. F. Adams
for a number of years. Mrs. Adams, a member of the Ozark First Christian Church, is
survived by a son, Dr. Ward A. Adams, of 2416 South Kickapoo, Springfield; a daughter,
Mrs. Lucille Anderson, Ozark; three grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a brothers,
James Crain, Springfield and a sister, Mrs. Inez Dryden, Springfield. Funeral services
were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Adams, Martha Oliva “Ollie” (Walker) 17 Nov 1873 - 15 Sep 1949 CCR 22 Sep 1949
[Note: may be daughter of Henry & Phamriah Walker; married 12 Nov 1893 W. Newton
Adams 28 Sep 1870 - 12 Mar 1943]
Mrs. Martha Olivia (Ollie) Adams, 76, widow of Newt Adams, lifelong Christian
county farmer and merchant, died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday in her home three miles
northwest of Bradleyville. Mr. and Mrs. Adams operated a store at Mound for eight years
and previously had owned a farm in the Garrison community before moving to another
farm near Bradleyville. Mrs. Adams was a member of the Garrison Baptist church. She is
survived by four sons, Leonard of Granger, Wash., Otto of Lebanon, George of Garrison,
and Don of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Hallie Emrick, Mrs. Thelma Sawyer and Mrs.
Madge Lethco, all of Ava, Mrs. Mabel Gott of Chadwick and Mrs. Maxine Rozell of
Kansas City; one sister, Leah Mitchell of Sand Point, Idaho; one brother, W.A. Walker of
Powersite; 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Sunday in Garrison Baptist church with burial in Garrison cemetery under direction
of Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Adams, Raymond E. “Jack” 9 Nov 1911 - 3 Sep 1974 OH 12 Sep p6
[Note: Son of Arthur Lee & Sarah Catherine (Anderson) Adams; married 2 Sep 1933
Fonda Van Hooser]
OZARK - Graveside services for Raymond E. “Jack” Adams, 62, a former
Christian County resident were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Old Boston Cemetery east
of Oldfield with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mr. Adams died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in his home in Klamath Falls, Ore. after a long
illness. Mr. Adams was born in Christian County and had lived in Klamath Falls the last
11 years. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are one brother, L. W. Adams,
2328 North Concord, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia Horner, Ava, Mrs. Ollie
Anderson, 2333 North Concord, Springfield and Mrs. Ina Boston, Braddyville, Iowa.

Adams, Robert Ralph 13 Sep 1929 – 17 Sep 1997 CCH-N 20 Sep 1997
Robert Ralph Adams, age 68, of Ozark, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997, in his
home. He was born Sept. 13, 1929 in Wilson, Kan., and lived most of his life in Kansas,
before moving to Ozark, following retirement. Survivors include: his wife, Jeanette; three
sons, Charles Edward Adams, Chicago, Illinois, Robert Michael Adams, Phoenix, Ariz.,
and Mark Thomas Adams, San Diego, Calif.; grandchildren; two brothers, Warren
Adams, Ore., and Spencer Adams, Portsmouth, Va.; and two sisters, Betty Appleton,
Clay Center, Kansas, and Mary Broyles, Kansas City. No services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Adams, Ronnie Wayne 13 Jul 1940 - 17 Jun 2004 CCH-N 23 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Roger & Alma (Harvill) Adams; married 4 Oct 1963 Barbara Jean
Maggard]
Ronnie Wayne Adams, 63, Oldfield, died Thursday, June 17, 2004 in Doctors
Hospital, Springfield. He was born July 13, 1940 in Oldfield, the son of Roger and Alma
(Harvill) Adams. His father preceded him in death. Ronnie was a truck driver for
Springfield Engineering Company for several years. Before this, he and his father owned
and operated a service station in Oldfield for 10 years. Survivors include: His mother,
Alma Adams, Oldfield; his daughters, Melissa Hutchinson and her husband, Ralph, Ava,
and Marla Cook, Springfield; four grandchildren, Nathan, Deanna and Ethan Hutchinson,
and Misty Adams; many friends and loved ones. A graveside funeral was at 3 p.m.
Sunday in Harvill Cemetery with Rev. James Orick officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 7
p.m. June 19 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Adams, Ruth G. (Carey) 1 Jul 1924 - 4 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Ethel (Griffin) Carey; married Clifford M. Adams]
Ruth G. Adams, 64, of Springfield, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday at Cox Medical
Center North after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Adams were held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in the Dale Street United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Robert Cassady
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. A resident of Springfield for most of her life, Mrs. Adams was a
homemaker. She was a member of the Dale Street United Methodist Church, where she
was active in the United Methodist Women's organization. She was also active in the
Springfield PTA from 1948-1971, serving several offices during that time. She was
preceded in death by a son, Clifford M., Jr., in 1986. Her survivors include her husband,
Clifford M., Sr.; two sons, Fred A., Fairfax Station, Virginia, and Richard D., Kansas
City; a sister, Vivian Kimmons, Chicago, Illinois; a brother, Charles Carey, Sr., Nixa; and
six grandchildren.
Adams, Terry Lee 10 Nov 1948 - 20 Aug 2006 SN-L 22 Aug 2006 & SN-L 23 Aug
2006
[Note: Son of Arthur Dean and Thelma Lorene (Herd) Adams]
Terry Lee Adams, age 57, of Springfield, exited the stage for the final time at 9
p.m. Sunday, August 20, 2006, after a courageous two year battle with lung cancer. He
was at home surrounded by his family. Terry was born November 10, 1948, in

Springfield, Missouri, to Dean and Thelma Adams. As a young man Terry attended
College Street Baptist Church. In 1961 he moved with his parents and two brothers to
Ozark, Missouri, where on July 24, 1964 Terry was baptized at the First Baptist Church
in Ozark. Terry was active in debate and theater and graduated from Ozark High School
in 1966 and attended SMS. Terry worked for the Zenith Corporation in Springfield for 18
years, then in 1994 he went to work for Bass Pro for 10 years. Terry was a writer,
director, composer and actor. He was an entertainer. Terry had a golden talent for making
people laugh. He especially enjoyed performing at the Springfield Little Theatre and was
a member of the Actors Theatre of Missouri. Some of his most memorable roles were as
Ernie Cusack in Rumors, Mr. Stanley in The Man Who Came To Dinner, Paul Sycamore
in You Can't Take It With You, Mr. Potter in It's a Wonderful Life and pictured here, as a
gentleman whose air of dignity and composure is hilariously lost (along with his hat)
when bestowed with sudden and unexpected generosity by Ebenezer Scrooge in A
Christmas Carol. Terry had an abiding love for animals. Four stray black cats that found
their way to his doorstep over the years were rewarded with a safe, loving and happy
home, their names-Blackjack, Java, Catrina and Emerald. Terry was rewarded with their
antics and love in return. Terry was a loyal friend, an eccentric uncle, a much loved
brother and adored son. He will be sorely missed, though we take comfort in knowing
Terry has gone home to his Heavenly Father permanently healed and reunited with his
earthly father Arthur Dean Adams. Terry leaves behind his mother, Thelma Adams; two
brothers and sisters-in-law, Dean and Mary Adams and Jeff and Andra Adams; one sister,
Valerie Adams; a niece Sarah Orr and her husband, Mark, all of Ozark; two nephews,
Arthur Adams and his wife, Kimberly, Nixa; and Jesse Adams, Ozark; one great-niece,
Emily Orr; an English Bulldog named Winston and two very special miniature
Schnauzers named Freddy and Willy who stayed at Terry's bedside and helped watch
over him during the final days of his illness. Bravo Terry! Services will be held
Wednesday, August 23, at 6 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy
Bilyeu speaking, and visitation following the service. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell
Avenue, Ste R, Springfield, MO 65807, or church or charity of the donor's choice.
Adams, Velda Lou (Echols) 24 Apr 1928 - 16 Nov 2004 SN-L 19 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Blanch Echols; married Alonzo Howard Adams 30 Apr
1911 - 8 Aug 2001]
Velda Lou Adams, 76, Springfield, died at 9:35 a.m. Nov. 16, 2004. The daughter
of Joseph and Blanch Echols, she was born April 24, 1928, in Safford, Ariz. She was a
Licensed Practical Nurse, and a member of the Assembly of God church. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard; and three infant triplet daughters,
Debbie, Donna and Debra. She is survived by three sons, Donald and his wife, Jane
Adams, of Nixa, Cliff and his wife, Sharon, of Republic, and Jerry Adams of Nixa; three
sisters, Carmen Sanchez and Bobby Echols of Phoenix, Ariz., and Susan Carter of
Virginia Beach, Va.; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services
will be today at 2:30 p.m. in Payne Cemetery with Joe Bright officiating. Greenlawn
Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements. Springfield News-Leader, November
19, 2004.

Adams, Verda Louise 1904 - 11 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of James H. & Rose (Phipps) Adams]
Verda Louise Adams, 83, of Ozark, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Services were held Wednesday at the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. She
was a lifelong resident of Christian County, and was a member of the Selmore Baptist
Church, being converted at an early age. Survivors include four sisters Wilma Warren, of
Mexia, Texas, Lenora Johnson, of Walnut Creek, California, Cleo White, of Ozark, and
Mina Ruth Strauser, of St. Ann. She is also survived by three nephews and one niece.
Adams, Viola Mae (Porter) 1917 - 7 Jun 1965 CCR 10 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Amanda (Abney) Porter; married David Norman Adams
18 Nov 1916 - 20 May 1969]
Funeral services for Mrs. Viola Mae Adams, 47, Clarksburg, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Roy Shipman will officiate and burial will be
in Pedelo Cemetery, south of Rogersville. Mrs. Adams was killed in an automobile
accident in Cooper County Monday afternoon. Survivors include her husband, David;
two sons, Jerry and Doyle, both of Syracuse, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Ann Melton,
Ozark and Miss Willa Kay Adams of the home and five grandchildren. Other survivors
include three brothers, Ray Porter, Turlock, Calif., Floyd Porter, Vancouver, Wash.,
Taylor Porter, Golden City; and three sisters, Mrs. Lula Green, Ozark, Mrs. Henry
Horton, Rogersville, and Mrs. Homer Adams, Vancouver, Wash.
Adams, Ward W. 3 Oct 1906 - 31 Jan 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
[Note: Son of William S. & Hattie Adams]
Ward W. Adams, 93, Mt. Vernon, formerly of Ozark, died at 10:45 p.m.
Monday, January 31, 2000, in the Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon. Mr.
Adams was a major in the U.S. Army, serving during WW II. He was a retired
industrial engineer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, and is survived by
a son and his wife, William J. and Marlene Adams, Republic; two grandchildren
and their spouses, John G. and Rhonda Adams, Springfield and A. Diane and Mark
Gooch, Ozark; three great-grandchildren; and a former daughter-in-law, Judith
Adams, Springfield. Graveside services with military honors were at 2 p.m.
Friday, February 4, 2000, in Springfield National Cemetery under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Adams, Warren W. 1899 - 20 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
Warren W. Adams, 71 of Billings died at 7 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Adams was a retired steam fitter, and a former
resident of Nixa. He moved to the Ozarks from Blockton, Iowa, in 1962, He was a
member of the Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Patsy; one son, E. Ray Adams
of Auburn, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Weaver of Blockton, and Mrs. Myrtle Field of
Savanna, Mo.; one brother, Elbert Adams of Banning, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Republic Assembly of God Church with
the Rev. Ridley Thomas officiating, Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic,
under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Adamson, Anna Belle (Roberts) 4 Jan 1881 - 25 Apr 1966 CCR 28 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of George Washington Roberts & possibly Frances Billings who married
G. W. Roberts in CCM 1879; married George Washington Adamson, Jr.]
Mrs. Anna Adamson, 85, formerly of Ava, died at 4 p.m. Monday in Bilyeu
Nursing Home where she had lived for seven years. Mrs. Adamson was a lifelong
resident of Douglas and Stone Counties and was a member of the Breeden Freewill
Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clara Hord, Route 1, Ava; a son Robert,.
Route 4, Mountain Grove; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel here with Rev. Tommy Carlson
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Adamson, Edith Jane (Smith) 17 Aug 1911 - 27 Jul 2003 CCH-N 6 Aug 2003
Edith Jane Adamson, 91, died July 27, 2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was
born Aug. 17, 1911, in Crossroads, the daughter of Ode and Vada (Southards) Smith. She
moved from Selah, Wash., in 1989 to this area, after being in Washington since 1952.
During her working career she owned and operated a restaurant, and had also packed
apples and was an antique dealer.
Her husband, Floyd Adamson preceded her in death
as well as her parents; three sisters; three brothers; and a granddaughter, Patricia Bayne.
Survivors include two daughters, Nona Jones and husband Russell, Sparta, and Margaret
Gass and husband, Vearl, Richland, Wash.; three sisters, Joyce Audiss, El Dorado
Springs, Josephine Hambelton, Post Falls, Idaho, and Hope Hodges, Kansas City; three
grandchildren, Rick Jones, Sparta, Gary Gass, Kennewick, Wash., and Kim Schultz,
Richland, Wash.; five great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Services
were at 10 a.m. Aug. 4, in Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima, Wash. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Aday, Kenneth E. 5 May 1929 - 12 Jul 2005 SN-L 14 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Rufus & Lois Oakla (Friend) Aday; married 25 Dec 1949 Frieda Shortt]
Kenneth E. Aday walked with Jesus from his home in Battlefield on Tuesday,
July 12, 2005. He was born May 5, 1929, in Shawnee, Okla., the son of Rufus and Lois
Oakla (Friend) Aday. On December 25, 1949, he married the love of his life, Frieda
Shortt, in the home of her parents, Emory and Ortha Shortt. Kenneth worked 19 years for
Bekins Van and Storage in California and 17 years at Paul Mueller in Springfield. He
loved to fish, garden, and spend time with family. He adored the little ones. Survivors
include his wife of 55 1/2 years, Frieda; a daughter, Connie Van Horn and husband,
James, Branson; a son, Kenneth Steven Aday and wife, Janet, Pleasant Hope; five
grandchildren, Kenneth Robert Friend, Malaina Elliott, Kenneth Steven Aday, Jr.,
Charles Joseph Aday, and Summer Dawn Aday; 10 great-grandchildren; a sister, Louise
King, Shawnee, Okla.; two brothers, Carl Aday, Yukon, Okla., and Jack Aday, Shawnee,
Okla.; and mother-in-law, Ortha Shortt, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents;
and four brothers, James, Roscoe David, Richard, and Bill Aday. A memorial service will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, in Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield, with Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America, or the
American Cancer Society.

Adkins, Elizabeth June (Shaffer) Sadberry 22 Jul 1923 - 24 Jul 2004 SN-L 23 Jul
2004
[Note: Daughter of George Dewey & Eva Christine (Pitman) Shaffer; married Fred
Sadberry; married 25 Apr 1939 Fred Sadberry; married 13 May 1992 Jess Adkins]
Elizabeth June Adkins, 81, Ozark, passed away Thursday in St. John's Hospital.
Graveside funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Adkins, Elizabeth June (Shaffer) Sadberry 22 Jul 1923 - 22 Jul 2004 CCH-N 4 Aug
2004
Elizabeth June Adkins, 81, Ozark, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 at St. John's
Hospital in Springfield. Elizabeth was born June 22, 1923 in Henrietta, Okla., the
daughter of George Dewey and Eva Christine (Pitman) Shaffer. On April 25, 1939, she
was united in marriage to Fred Sadberry, after 11 years of trying to have children she and
Fred were blessed with one daughter and three sons. After 51 years of marriage Fred
preceded her in death on June 23, 1990. Elizabeth was later united in marriage to Jess
Adkins on May 13, 1992. Elizabeth was a pastor's daughter and a pastor's wife. Her
father founded the Grace Christian Center in Bakersfield, Calif., and in 1977 she and her
husband began their ministry in the same church until Fred died. Her main goal in life
was to serve the Lord and to care for her family. Elizabeth was a wonderful lady with a
heart of gold, she was known for her motherly talents with the children in the church
nursery, and could make a crying baby stop crying. She also loved to cook, bake and sew
for her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Helen
Louise Shaffer. Elizabeth is survived by her husband, Jess Adkins; one daughter, Priscilla
J. Bueno and husband Steve, McCarney, Texas; three sons, Ralph A. Sadberry and wife
Jayne, Ozark, Kenneth W. Sadberry and wife Cindy, Birmingham, Ala., and Roger
Sadberry and wife Pam, Bakersfield, Calif; sister Edith Heard, Joplin; brother George
Shaffer, Jacksonville, Fla.; ten grandchildren, Lori Rosander and husband Greg, Doug
Brock and wife Rene, Tiffany Whittington and husband Chad, Kyle Sadberry, Keith
Sadberry, David Sadberry and Jordan Sadberry; three great-grandchildren, Ethan Jones,
Emily Jones and Lauren Brock; three step-grandchildren, Steven Bueno, Michelle Bueno
and Jennifer Bueno; several nieces, nephews and loving friends. Graveside services were
held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24 in Selmore Cemetery, Selmore, Mo., under the care of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor James Eakins officiating.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 23 in Barnes Family Funeral Home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Adkisson, William J. 20 Jun 897 - 23 Aug 1963 CCR 29 Aug 1963
[Note: No legible tombstone: married Myrtle L. Howard 7 May 1903 - 10 Oct 1989]
Funeral services for William J. Adkisson, 66, of 7806 W. 59th Terrace, Mirriam,
Kan., were at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the Freeman Chapel in Merriam with graveside
services at 1:00 p.m. Monday at the Highlandville Cemetery. He died Friday, Aug. 23, at
Luke’s Hospital. He was a retired paint manager for Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. Mr.
Adkisson was a member of the Dwight Cowles American Legion Post in Overland Park,

Kan., a Mason and a Baptist. Mr. Adkisson was the husband of the former Myrtle
Howard of Highlandville.
Aemisegger, Arlan Dean 1 May 1928 – 16 Jul 1992 NN-E 22 Jul 1992
Arlan Dean Aemisegger, 64, Ozark, died Thursday, July 16, at a construction site
near Ozark. He was born May 1, 1928, in Elk City, Kan., the. son of Fred and Roberta
Aemisegger. He attended school in Elk City, and lived in the state of California and later
in Sapulpa, Okla., before moving to Ozark in 1990. He was a member of Nixa Assembly
of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Regina; a step-daughter, Peggy Winder,
Wappapella; two stepsons, Michael Van Sandt, Ozark, and Earl Wayne Van Sandt, Tulsa,
Okla.; two sisters, Barbara Whistler, Temechula, Calif., and Treva Horst, Meriden, Kan.,
three brothers, Darven Aemisegger, Independence, Kan., Olen Aemisegger, Sapulpa, and
Noel Aemisegger, Elk City; five step-grandchildren, Earl Wayne and Jessica Van Sandt,
Garrett and Heather Dean Widner, and Jared Van Sandt; and nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday, July 20, in Sapulpa, with the Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Elk City. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, and Owen Funeral Home, Sapulpa.
Agee, Charlie Dee 2 Jul 1928 - 21 Mar 2005 SN-L 22 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of David Mikael & Dollie Mae (McKee) Agee]
Charlie Dee Agee, 78, Springfield went to be with the Lord Monday, March 21,
2005, in Springfield. He was born July 2, 1928, in Palo Pinto, Texas. Mr. Agee served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II, and worked as a contractor in Springfield for the
past 50 years. He is survived by his daughter, Rebecca Brown, and his grandchildren,
Samantha Cunningham and husband, Dana, Jacob Brown, and Jessica Brown. Funeral
services will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at 11 a.m. in North Nixa Baptist
Church with Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating.
Agee, Ethel H. (Dickens)
4 Mar 1898 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p15
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel H. Agee, 75 of 3155 W. Brower, Springfield, were
held Wednesday in the Klingner Chapel with the Rev. John Tranbarger officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Cemetery, A native of Sarcoxie, Mrs. Agee was a longtime resident of
Springfield. She was a member of the Hillcrest Presbyterian Church. Survivors include
three sons, Glenn, Bent and Earnest, all of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Pauline
Letterman, Springfield; one brother, Leo Dickens, St. Louis; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie
Durbin of Nixa, Mrs. Mary Pierce of Brighton and Mrs. Emma Rose of Riverside, Calif.;
11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Ahearn, Edmonia S. (Smith) 19 Jun 1910 - 1 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Nov 1991
[Note: Daughter of V. G. & Alice Smith]
Edmonia S. Ahearn, 80, Clever, died at 10:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 1991, in her
daughter's Clever. home. Ahearn, a homemaker, was born June 19, 1910, in
Breckenridge, Colo., to Dr. V. G. and Alice Smith. She is survived by a daughter, Alice
Baney, Clever; two grandchildren, David Baney, Highlandville, and Lori Dutton,
Battlefield; and two great-great-grandchildren, Brandon Silvey and Lindsey Dutton.
Graveside services were Tuesday in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, under direction

of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Ahlgrim, Clarence J. 5 Apr 1899 - 1 May 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Clarence J. Ahlgrim, 78, Rogersville, were at 7
p.m. Today in Marsh Chapel here with John Elliott officiating. Second services were held
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Meisner Federal Home in Chicago, Ill with burial in
Ridgewood Cemetery there. Mr. Ahlgrim died at 7 a.m.. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a long illness. He was a member of southeast Gospel Chapel in
Springfield, a native of Chicago, Ill. and was a house painter. Survivors include his wife,
Betty, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Ailshie, Jesse F. 1927 - 12 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2
HURLEY - Graveside services for Jesse F. Ailshie, 46, a former resident living in
Wichita, Kan. will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Wright Cemetery, south of Clever with the
Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial will be under direction of Cantrell. The body will be
at the Cantrell Funeral Home today after 6 p.m. Mr. Ailshie died Friday in Wichita.
Akes, John Lester 29 Jun 1893 - 31 Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8
[Note: married Jane]
Billings - John Lester Akes, 79 of Billings, died last week in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield after a short illness. A native of Iowa, he had lived in Billings 16 years. He
was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church here. He is survived by his wife, Jane;
two brothers, Clarence Milton, Freewater, Ore. and Bryon of Cheyenne, Wyo.; and one
sister, Mrs. Chloie Smith, Salem, Ore. Rosary services were held Sunday in the Cantrell
Chapel with funeral mass and burial in Leon, Iowa.
Albaugh, Santina Jo 1 Mar 1945 - 11 Apr 1991 NN-E 18 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of ? & Wanda “Dene” (?) ?; married Larry Albaugh]
Santina Jo Albaugh, 45, Nixa, died Thursday, April 11, 1991, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 1, 1945, in Springfield. She
was an employee of Federal Express. Survivors include her husband, Larry, of the home;
a son and daughter-in-law, Sean and Gail Fleming, Nixa; a stepson, Brent Albaugh, Fair
Grove; her mother, Wanda "Dene" Larkin, Springfield; a sister and brother-in-law,
Danielle and Richard Doris, Newport Beach, Calif.; a stepsister, Janet, and husband,
Roger Heck, Piano, Texas; an aunt; and one niece. The funeral was Monday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel with Carl Radford officiating. Internment was in
Springfield U.S. National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial
contributions be made to the Christian County Humane Society.
Albers, Richard E. 22 Oct 1916 - 15 Jul 2003
SN-L 18 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Edward & Elsie (Fischer) Albers]
Richard Edward Albers was born in Melete County, South Dakota, October 22,
1916 to Edward and Elsie Fischer Albers. He passed away July 15, 2003 in Maranatha
Manor after suffering with Alzheimer's Disease. Richard's parents moved him to the
Nebraskas and Hills at a young age. He ranched there until the mid '50s, when he moved

his family to Greenfield, MO. He farmed there along with working many jobs off the
farm. In later years, he sold insurance and worked at Gamblers Treasure House. He
retired and moved to Pomme de Terre Lake where he built the cabin he lived in.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, Earl and Edith
Albers, son-in-law, Clair Howard; two nephews, Raymond and Calvin Albers; and a
special friend, Mary B. O'Reilly. He is survived by two sons, Erwin and wife Lucinda,
Willard, MO, and Darrell and wife Penny, Ozark, MO; four daughters, Carolea and
husband Herman Morris, Springfield, MO, Vicky Howard, Blountville, TN, Becky and
husband John Richter, Ash Grove, MO, and June and husband J.C. Harp, Kansas City,
MO; and one sister, Gladys and husband Charles Joe Perrott, Burnell, NE. He is also
survived by thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family will receive
friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services
will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 2003 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Albert, Charles Oren "Chick" 15 Apr 1918 - 18 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: married Jeannie]
Charles Oren "Chick" Albert, 70, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died Monday
in Springfield. Services for Mr. Albert were held Wednesday at the Ayre-Goodwin
Funeral Home, Springfield. Mr. Albert was a retired carpenter, and a veteran of World
War II. Family members say obituary information for Mr. Albert is not yet completed.
Mr. Albert's survivors include his wife, Jeannie; three daughters, Linda Fletcher,
Wenatchee, Washington, Mrs. Loretta Thompson, Republic, and Lana Sackett, Ozark;
three stepsons, Earl Mullins, Tommy Mullins and Brent Mullins, all of Springfield; and
several grandchildren.
Albertson, Bertha Mae 22 Apr 1902 - 25 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p8
Mrs. Bertha Mae Albertson, 77, Springfield, mother of Lloyd Albertson, Nixa,
died Sunday in Springfield Nursing Home after a long illness. Funeral services and burial
were to be in St. Joseph.
Albertson, Lloyd 1926 - 26 Oct 2006 SN-L 28 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of ? & Bertha Mae (?) Albertson]
Lloyd Albertson, 80, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Agency, Mo., passed away
Thursday, October 26, 2006, in his home. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, October
30th in the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower, Mo. Burial with military honors:
Agency Cemetery. Visitation: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Albrecht, Anna 1897 - 22 May 1967 CCR 25 May 1967 p1
[Note: may have been the wife of the Charles Albrecht 1901 - 12 Aug 1984 buried in
Payne Cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Albrecht, 69, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday in her home in Highlandville
after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Charley and one son, Charles, Jr. of
Chicago. Private funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Chapel of the Ozarks.
Alcala, Ernest G. 13 Sep 1928 - 5 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988

Ernest G. Alcala, 60, of Rogersville, died Oct. 5 at Cox South Hospital,
Springfield, following a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Alcala were held Oct 8
in Dodson Cemetery under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home. Mr. Alcala was a
retired machinist.
Alcorn, Harold Henry “Alki” Jr. 11 Nov 1930 - 5 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: Son of Harold Henry & Golden Marie (Logan) Alcorn]
Harold H. (Alki) Alcorn Jr., age 67 of Leadwood, died May 5, 1998 in his home.
Harold was born November 11, 1930 in Leadwood. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Leadwood; a 32 Degree Mason; member of the Masonic Lodge Leadwood
#548 Moulah Shrine Temple of St. Louis; Past Master of L.U. Masonic Lodge; Past
Commander of Farmington AMVETS; Local #396 Iron Workers; served four years in the
U.S. Navy on the USS Des Moines. Harold was preceded in death by his parents Harold
Henry and Golden Marie (Logan) Alcorn, an infant grandson, Andrew Alcorn, two
brothers Gordon Bernard Alcorn, and Michael Oliver Alcorn. He is survived by two sons,
Harold H. Alcorn III of Ozark, Daniel E. Alcorn and wife Amanda of Bonne Terre, a
daughter Vicki Lynn (Mrs. Keith Wilson) of San Diego, Calif., two grandchildren Joey
and Andrea, one great-grandson, Nathan, a very special friend Virginia Johnson of
Leadington, two brothers Dan Alcorn and wife, Edwina of Farmington, Tim L Alcorn of
Leadwood, and a sister Lawaun (Mrs. Gerald Poucher) of Hopewell. Visitation was
Wednesday at 6 p.m. Masonic Services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at C.Z. Boyer & Son
Funeral Home in Leadwood, with services Thursday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel with the Rev
Ervin Harris officiating. With burial in the Leadwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to the Leadwood First Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Alcorn, James Edgar 2 Mar 1891 - 15 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
Services were held Jan. 18 in Ava for James Edgar Alcorn, 87, lifelong Ava
resident who died Jan. 15 in a Springfield hospital. A sister, Mae Walker of Sparta, is
among those surviving.
Aldridge, Chloe 21 Mar 1900 - 1 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
Services for Chloe Aldridge, 79 of Rueter, brother of A. G. Aldridge of Ozark,
were held Tuesday in the Protem Community Church. Mr. Aldridge died July 1 at his
home after a long illness. Burial was in Wolf Memorial Cemetery.
Aleshire, Harriet Corene 23 Dec 1909 – 20 Jan 1992 NN-E 30 Jan 1992
Harriet Corene Aleshire, 82, Nixa, died at 7:50 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1992 in
Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 23, 1909 in Christian County, and was a member
of Riverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alva Aleshire;
and a daughter, Margaret Hunter. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Bill and
Charlene Aleshire, Nixa, Jack and Wanda Aleshire, Hereford, Texas, and Randy
Aleshire, Nixa; eight grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter. Graveside services were
held Wednesday, Jan. 22 in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating, under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa.
Aleshire, Wanda (Heidler) 28 Aug 1937 - 3 May 2004 CCH-N 11 May 2004

Wanda Aleshire, 66, of Tucson, Ariz., died Monday, May 3 in Tucson Medical
Center. She was born August 28, 1937 in Kansas, the daughter of Clyde and Cora
(Hilderbrand) Heidler. Survivors include: her mother, Cora, Hereford, Texas; husband
Jack, Tucson; a daughter, Lee Ann and husband Jim, Tucson; a sister, Anne, Hereford,
Texas; and a brother, Gene, Okla. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister. A
graveside service was held Friday, May 7, in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial donations
may be made to Kings Manor/Westgate Rest Home, Hereford, Texas, where her mother
currently resides. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Alexander, Jerome C. 1921 - May 2006 SN-L 21 May 2006
Jerome C. Alexander, age 84, of Sparta, passed away on Saturday. A graveside
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, at Banner Cemetery, near Anderson.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorials
may be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of America.
Alexander, Jerry T. 30 Jan 1933 - 20 Nov 2003 SN-L 22 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Tommy & Rosie (Turner) Alexander; married 21 Oct 1951 Peggy Johns]
Jerry Alexander left this world, Nov. 20, 2003, to go be with his Savior Jesus
Christ while on the thirteenth green at Green Hills golf course in Willard in the presence
of his favorite golfing buddies. Jerry Tommy Alexander was born Jan. 30, 1933, in Stella,
Mo., to Tommy and Rosie (Turner) Alexander and was married to Peggy Johns on Oct.
21, 1951. Jerry made a profession of faith in Christ in January 1976 at the First Baptist
Church of Siloam Springs, Ark., and has been a faithful and active member of Glendale
Baptist Church since 1976. Jerry was known as a man who lived by his word and put
others before himself, believing that it was more blessed to give than receive. Jerry's very
successful business career included serving as Vice-President of Citation Manufacturing
Company of Siloam Springs, Ark., which became one of the largest pressure washer
manufacturers in the United States and developed the ROBO Car Wash, the pioneer of
automatic car washes; co-founding Delco Cleaning Systems, a large pressure washer
manufacturer in Siloam Springs, Ark.; and founding and serving as president of KO
Manufacturing, Inc. of Springfield, manufacturing cleaning chemicals sold in the United
States and various foreign countries and selling car and truck wash systems and pressure
washers across the United States. In 1999, Jerry received the first ever Lifetime
Achievement Award from CETA, the Cleaning Equipment and Trade Association, for his
huge impact on the pressure washer and car wash industry. After retiring from KO, Jerry
started Sunshine Enterprises which owned car washes and car lots and finally retired
from all his business ventures but remained active at church, playing golf and positively
impacting his grandchildren's lives. Jerry was preceded in death by his mother and father,
nephew Roger Carlin and brother-in-law Maynard (Doc) Carlin, all of Pineville, Mo., his
mother-in-law Edith Johns of Siloam Springs, Ark., and close friends Melvin Reid and
Jim Nichols. Jerry is survived by his wife Peggy; daughter Toni Cunningham and
husband John of Rogersville; son Tom Alexander and his wife Rhonda of Springfield;
daughter Jackie Snead and husband Steve of Turner's Station, Mo.; son Scott Alexander
and wife Julie of Springfield; and grandchildren Kip Cunningham and wife Amanda,
Keri Marshall and husband Travis, Jared Alexander, Joel Alexander, Abigail Alexander,
Isabel Alexander and Will Snead, all of Springfield. Jerry is also survived by brother

Wayne Alexander of Bentonville, Ark.; sister Huelene Carlin of Pineville, Mo.; brother
Virgil Alexander and wife Ruth of Siloam Springs, Ark.; his father-in-law Sam Johns of
Ozark, Mo., sister-in-law and brother-in-law Sandy and Bob Tompkins of Rogersville,
Mo.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held from 2t o4 p.m.
Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W Battlefield, Springfield. Funeral
Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24 at Glendale Baptist Church, 2236 S Ingram
Mill Road, Springfield, with burial following at Eastlawn Cemetery, 2244 E Pythian,
Springfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Glendale Baptist Church
Rebuilding Fund. Jerry's last day on earth was spent doing what he loved playing golf
and he left happily and peacefully, enjoying life and knowing that he was dearly loved by
his family and friends.
Alexander, Miles Rolland, Sr. 16 Jan 1924 - 1 Nov 2004 CCH-N 17 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of William & Cynthia Catherine (Cantrell) Alexander; married 24 Jul 1944
Eleanor Salina Boykin]
Miles Rolland Alexander, Sr., 80, Ava, died at 11:45 a.m., Nov. 1, 2004, in his
home. He was born Jan. 16, 1924, in Seymour. William and Cynthia Catherine (Cantrell)
Alexander raised Miles, along with an additional six sons and six daughters. On July 24,
1944, Miles married Eleanor Salina Boykin, at Sumter, S.C., and to this union six
children were born. Miles served in the Civilian Conservation Corps at the age of 17.
Between the years of 1941 and 1959, he served in the United States Army, the United
States Air Force and the United States Marines. During his career he received numerous
awards and acknowledgments for a job well done. In September of 1977, he received a
degree in art from the Oklahoma State Technical College in Oklahoma City, Okla. He
was a Master Mason, Member of the York Rite, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, Member of
the Swords of Bunker Hill. He was preceded in death by the mother of his children,
Eleanor; twin sons; a daughter Kay Alexander; both parents; two brothers and four
sisters. Miles is survived by one daughter Pamela Humbryd and husband Rodney, Ava;
two sons Miles Alexander, Jr. and wife Patty, Ozark and Bert Alexander and wife Lana,
Tulsa, Okla.; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; four brothers Charles Everett,
Leroy Everett, Obe Everett and Freddie Everett; two sisters Ruth Denny and Billie
Barker; other relatives and many, many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday,
Nov. 4, 2004, at 10 a.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Robert
Roberts officiating. Burial with full military honors conducted by the American Legion
Post #128 was held at 1 p.m., in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Alexander, Ronald Dean 11 Sep 1950 - 26 Jun 2004 CCH-N 7 Jul 2004 & SN-L 28 Jun
2004
Ronald Dean Alexander went home Saturday, June 26, 2004 at the age of 53. He
had lived in Nixa for the past 21 years and was a Nixa city employee. Ronald was born
September 11, 1950 in Yakima, Washington to Orvil and Mary (Smock) Alexander.
Survivors include: his wife, Kolenda, of the home; two daughters, Kara Alexander and
friend Phillip Klamm and Martha Counts and husband Darrell, all of Nixa; three sons,
Anthony Alexander, Jesse Alexander and Patrick Bracy and special friend Gidget
Trobaugh and children B.J. Philpott, Andy Brotherton and Ireland Trobaugh, all of Nixa;
five grandchildren, Taylor Counts and Bunny Counts, Nixa, Jessica Peasley, Andrew

Peasley and Hunter Bracy, Sioux City, Iowa; a sister, Patricia Dancey, Springfield; two
brothers, Orvil Eugene Alexander, Pittsburg, Kansas, and Robert James Alexander,
Bakersfield, California; several nieces, nephew, cousins and many friends. He was
preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Bonnie, Joyce and Dorothy; and a brother,
Charles. Ron will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at 1:00
p.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Paul Bellinger
officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery, Elkland. Visitation was Tuesday
from 6-8 in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Alfafara, Marjorie “Midge” (Mounts) 8 Sep 1924 – 11 Jul 1997 CCH-N 19 Jul 1997
Marjorie “Midge” Alfafara, 72, Ozark, died Friday, July 11, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born September 8, 1924, in Janesville, Wisconsin, and was the
daughter of James Isaac and Pearl (Mathews) Mounts. On September 4, 1954, she
married Gerald Joseph Alfafara. They lived in California for many years, and had moved
to Ozark from Sun City, Arizona. Mrs. Alfafara was a jewelry buyer, and had been a
clothing model in her younger years. She attended Second Baptist Church, Springfield.
Preceding her in death were her parents, an infant twin brother, and a brother, Anthony
Mounts. Survivors include: her husband, Gerald Alfafara, Sr.; a daughter, Jeri Anghel
and her husband, Luca, Ozark; two sons, Gerald Alfafara, Jr., Buena Park, California, and
Mark Huxley and his wife, Jennifer, Springfield; nine brothers and sisters, Juanita
Garrett, Beloit, Wisconsin, Mildred Nash, New Hampshire, James Mounts, Buena Park,
California, Michael Mounts, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Thomas Mounts, Wisconsin, Mary
Kenlein, Tustin, California, Penny McGee, Dana Point, California, Martha Hargas,
Reseda, California, and Vincent Mounts, North Hollywood, California; eleven
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 15, 1997,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Leon Riddle officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. A prayer service was Monday in the funeral home, with Father Frank
Palermo officiating.
Alford, Helen Irene (Rathbun) 8 Mar 1921 - 1 Jul 1961
CCR 6 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Hazel (Homes) Rathbun; married Kenneth Alford]
Funeral services for Helen Alford, 40, Route 1, Nixa, who was killed late
Saturday in a traffic accident on Highway 160 near Nixa and Springfield were held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Bill Spindler officiating.
Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include her
husband, Kenneth; two sons, Robert James and David Michael; and one daughter,
Rebecca Lynn, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rathbun; a brother,
Weldon Rathbun, all of Bruner; and two sisters, Mrs. Eloise St. John, Sparta and Mrs.
Rosellen Edwards, Springfield.
Alford, Verna L. (Delzell) 27 Jan 1894 - Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
Mrs. Verna L. Alford, 81, 2248 North Rogers, died Monday afternoon at
Marantha Manor after a short illness. A lifetime resident of Springfield, Mrs. Alford was
a member of the Dale Street Methodist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Margaret Stoddard, Wichita, Kan.; three brothers, Winnie Delzell and Doug Delzell, both
of Springfield and Jack Delzell of Rogersville; six grandchildren and one great

grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m.. Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Rogersville.
Alfultis, Sherrill Eugene "Al" 26 Jun 1943 - 26 Jan 2003 gwobit
Sherrill "Al" E. Alfultis, 59, Ozark, died at 4 a.m., Jan. 26, 2003, at his home after
a courageous battle with Agent Orange-related cancer. Now there will be more big bass
in Table Rock for everyone else. Alfustis loved the outdoors and shared his love and
knowledge of fishing with friends and strangers as a fishing guide. He was born June 26,
1943, in Sikeston, the son of Morris and Helen (Duncan) Alfultis. A disabled veteran of
the Vietnam War, he was an ace mechanic, drag strip racer and trophy winning fishing
guide in the Ozarks. Survivors include his companion and best friend, Sharron
Baumgartner; two children, Kevin E. Alfultis and his wife Cathy, St. Louis, and Cynthia
Gayle Baltzell and husband Gene, Jackson; two grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Alfultis,
and Mitchell Andrew Baltzell; his mother, Helen Gambill, St. Louis; a sister, Judy Fears,
Fenton; a brother, Robert Alfultis, St. Louis; four nieces; four nephews; several special
cousins; and many great friends. His father, Morris, sister Marilyn Gill and a nephew,
Charlie Sweat, preceded him in death. A graveside memorial service to celebrate his life
was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 28, in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, with the Rev.
Warren Todd officiating. This decorated veteran was recognized by the Army National
Guard Honor Guard. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa.
Alldredge, Noah Lee, Jr., 17 Dec 1916 - 18 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Noah Lee & Nettie Alldredge; married Kate]
Noah Lee Alldredge Jr., 87, Nixa, died Jan. 18, 2004. He was born Dec. 17, 1916
in Sava, Ind., to Noah and Nettle Alldredge. He is a veteran of the United States Navy
and served as a Gunners Mate 2nd Class in World War II. He retired as a Warden from
the U.S. Bureau of Prisons and moved to Nixa because of his love of the outdoors and the
fun he had living on the James River. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. His
favorite pastimes were reading a diverse section of books and watching his Washington
Redskins play football. Alldredge was extremely active within the community and took
special delight in helping young children learn to read through the Missouri State
Reading Program. He also was an active member of the Springfeild Lions Club. He
attended Calvary Bible Church and had the highest regards for Rev. Joe Fahl. He was a
humble man who did not speak of his accomplishments or his faith in God, but had an
impact on every life he touched. The last letter he wrote to his four girls said "believe me
girls, I am going to be most happy to join Kate, she was the best thing that happened to
your father." And, in closing to his daughters, "let me say, enjoy life, be kind to others,
and smile. Love, Dad." He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate. Survivors include
four daughters, Kathy, Becky, Jean and Jane; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren;
nieces; nephews and many friends. Upon his request, there was no visitation or memorial
service. There was a private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Springfield Host Lions Club or Community Hospices of America.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
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Alldredge, Noah Lee, Jr. 17 Dec 1916 - 18 Jan 2004 SN-L 20 Jan 2004

On January 18, 2004, with the guidance of the Lord, the most wonderful and
loved husband and Daddy, Noah Lee Alldredge, went home to be with Kate, his
childhood sweetheart. Noah was born December 17, 1916 in Savah, Indiana, to Noah and
Nettie Alldredge. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, and served as a Gunners
Mate 2nd Class in World War II. He retired as Warden from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons
and moved to Nixa, Missouri because of his love of the outdoors and the fun he had
living on the James River. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. His favorite
pastimes were reading a diverse selection of books and watching his Washington
Redskins play football. Noah was extremely active within the community and took
special delight in helping young children learn to read through the Missouri State
Reading Program. He also was an active member of the Springfield Lions Club. He
attended Calvary Bible Church and had the highest regards for Rev. Joe Fahl. He was a
humble man who did not speak of his accomplishments or his faith in God, but had an
impact on every life he touched. Noah Alldredge is survived by four daughters; Kathy,
Becky, Jean and Jane and their families which include 13 grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. The last letter he wrote to his four girls
stated, "believe me girls, I am going to be most happy to join Kate, she was the best thing
that happened to your father. And in closing to his daughters, "let me say, enjoy life, be
kind to others, and smile. Love. Dad". Upon Noah's request there will be no visitation or
memorial service. It will be a private family service. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Springfield Host Lions Club or Community Hospices
of America.
Allen, Arlene Marie (Huntington) 14 Oct 1938 – 26 Jan 1995 CCH-N 1 Feb 1995
Arlene M. Allen, 56, Highlandville, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995, in her home,
following an apparent heart attack. She was born Oct. 14, 1938, in Bellevue, Mich. Her
family moved to Christian County in the 1950s where she continued to live throughout
her life. On Jan. 21, 1956, she was united in marriage to Jim Allen. She was a member of
Riverdale Baptist Church and had been a member of Victory Baptist Church for many
years. She had been employed by Fasco for 29 years and was a member of Fasco
Founders Club. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Arloa and
Spencer Campbell; and a brother, Charles Campbell. Survivors include her husband, Jim;
three children, Cindy Hood, Highlandville, Dan Allen, Eldridge, and Jimmie Lee Allen
and his wife Tonya, Highlandville; six grandchildren, Danny Joe Mote, Lacey and
Chance Hood, and Latosha, Shyann, and Logan Allen; two sisters, Joan Payne and her
husband Leonard, Sparta, and Kathleen Phillips, Ozark; two brothers-in-law, Fred Allen
and his wife Mary Ann, Springfield, and Cedar Allen and his wife Boots, Los Angeles,
Calif.; a sister-in-law, Annabelle Jackson and her husband Gene, Ozark; special friends,
Charlene DeLisle and Juanita Bolin; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin
and Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Allen, Brooksey H. (Holt) 11 Feb 1908 - 11 Aug 1949 CCR 11 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Hudson & Mary Ellen Holt; married Ray Allen]
Mrs. Tisha Haslip, 65, route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Brooksie Allen, 41, Battle Creek,
Mich., were killed in a head-on collision Thursday afternoon near Ozark. Both women

were passengers in cars which rammed together during a driving rain about 1:30 p.m.
Thursday. The scene of the crash was on highway 14, about a half mile east of highway
65. In “only fair” condition at Springfield Baptist hospital Thursday night were Mrs.
Haslip’s husband, Sam, 65, Miss Winnie Fay Allen, 17-year-old daughter of the dead
woman, and Miss Allen’s grandmother, Mrs. Mary Holt, 77, of Pampa, Texas. Mrs. Holt,
a widow, appeared to be most seriously injured, suffering from severe shock and possibly
internal injuries. Mr. Haslip is receiving treatment for a broke right leg and multiple cuts
on his head and face. Miss Allen suffered a fractured jaw, a contusion on her left knee
and severe lacerations on the right cheek and upper forehead. Both dead women suffered
head and other injuries in the wreck. Mrs. Haslip was killed instantly. Mrs. Allen died
enroute to Haguewood hospital at Ozark, where all the victims were given emergency
treatment before being taken to Springfield in two Chaffin ambulances. Cause of the
crash was not learned immediately, since both drivers, Miss Allen and Haslip, were in a
state of shock. Coroner T.B. Chaffin stated that an inquest will be delayed pending their
recovery. No one was thrown out of the cars although both machines were virtually
demolished. The entire motor of Miss Allen’s 1948 Frazier sedan was telescoped back
into the front seat of the car by the impact and the front of Haslip’s 1932 DeSoto coupe
suffered heavy damage. Officers said the pavement was extremely slick. The crash
occurred on a straight stretch of pavement. The car carrying the Michigan women
appeared to be over the center line, authorities reported, and added the heavy downpour
may have blinded the driver. The elder Mrs. Holt, her daughter and granddaughter had
been visiting relatives at Chadwick and were believed to have been enroute back to
Michigan at the time of the mishap. The Haslips, who live about seven miles south of
Ozark, were returning to their farm home after a trip to Ozark. Mrs. Haslip had been a
lifelong resident of the Ozark vicinity and in addition to her husband, she is survived by
four sons, Clyde, Clifford, Claude, and Carl, all of Ozark, and two daughters, Mrs. Edith
Hamby of the state of Washington, and Mrs. Ida Delisle of Ozark.
Allen, Charles 26 Dec 1905 - 30 Mar 1955 CCR 14 Apr 1955 p4
[Note: California Death Index gives mother’s maiden name as Bailey]
Funeral services for Charles Allen, 52, who died March 30 in California were
held Wednesday afternoon April 6 at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Howard
Meadows officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Survivors include two sons, Willard and Vernon; four sisters, two brothers and two
granddaughters. He was baptized into the Victory Baptist Church on December 15, 1931.
Allen, Charles Henderson 29 Jul 1885 - 2 Jul 1971 CCR 8 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: married Niza Jane Cloninger 1893 - 24 Sep 1971]
Funeral services for Charles Henderson Allen. 85, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Lynchburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Oliphant officiating. Burial was in the
Lynchburg Cemetery under direction of Holman. Mr. Allen, a retired farmer, died at 9
a.m. Friday at his home after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Niza; five
daughters, Mrs. Fern Choquette, Southington, Conn., Mrs. Marjorie Massey, Falcon, Mrs.
Thelma Tracy, Plato, Mrs. Lois Wright, Lynchburg, and Mrs. Jewell Dowden, Manes;
two sons, Marvin Allen, Ozark and Herbert Allen, U. S. Army, Weisbaden, Germany;

two sisters, Mrs. Nell Bailey, Lebanon and Mrs. Bertha Crawford, Omaha; 20
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Allen, Clarence N. 4 Dec 1932 - 1 Jun 2004 CCH-N 8 Jun 2004 & SN-L 3 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Charley & Sarah Marinda "Rinda" (Hall) Allen,; married Cleta Shipman]
Clarence N. Allen, of Chadwick, was born December 4, 1932 to Charles and
Rinda (Hall) Allen. He died June 1, 2004 surrounded by family and friends at the age of
71 years. He attended Chadwick and Sparta Schools before serving his country for four
years in the U.S. Navy. He did construction work for many years, and also took care of
his farm which he loved dearly. On November 24, 1965 he and Cleta Shipman were
united in marriage. To this union a son, Denny Lee Allen, was born. Preceding him in
death were: His Parents, Charles and Rinda Allen; four sisters, Florence Morrison,
Dorothy Loomis, Alma Coffer, and Elsie Gray; two brothers, Herman Allen, and an
infant brother, Thomas; brothers-in-law, Harrison Coffer, Reggie Gray, Joe Gilbert and
Arnold Loomis; dear nieces and nephews, Leonard Gray , Warren Jenkins, Freda Heyn,
and Brenda Smith. Survivors include: His wife of 39 years, Cleta Allen; his son, Denny
Allen, Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Hazel Jenkins, Ozark, and Gladys Gilbert, Oldfield;
brothers-in-law, Basil Jenkins, Ernest Morrison, Farris Shipman, and Paul Shipman;
sisters-in-law, Evelyn Allen and Mary Neff; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of
friends. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 5, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Applegate and Rev. Darrell Mead officiating. Burial followed in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral
home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Allen, Clyde L. 18 Mar 1905 - 11 Aug 1988 OH 18 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Albert P. & Lois L. Allen; married Lois 24 Sep 1907 - 26 Jan 1989]
Funeral services for Clyde L. Allen, 83, Chadwick, were Aug. 13 at Mound
Fundamental Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Bob Martens
officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery. Allen was a lifelong resident of Chadwick and a
stock farmer. He died Aug. 11 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield. He is survived by his
wife Lois and several nieces and nephews.
Allen, David Lee “Dave” 24 Jun 1932 - 17 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
[Note: Son of William Isaac & Golda (Johnson) Allen; married Mary Lynne Martin]
Services for Dave Allen, 46, Route 3, Rogersville, who died at 7:52 p.m.
Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness, were held Monday in Marsh Funeral
Chapel in Rogersville with the Revs. Winston Burton and Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in Prospect Cemetery southeast of Ozark. Mr. Allen was a supervision in the
gem department of Lilly-Tulip CO. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of
Victory Baptist Church southeast of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Mary; four sons,
Mike and Greg, both of Springfield, Carl, Branson and Marty, of the home; a daughter,
Mrs. Judy Filbeck, Rogersville; his mother, Mrs. Golda Allen, Ozark; four brothers,
Donald, Ozark, Wilford, Los Angeles, Calif., Jim., Highlandville, and Fred, Fair Grove; a
sister, Mrs. Anna Belle Gideon, Ozark and two grandchildren.
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Allen, David Lee “Dave” 24 Jun 1932 - 17 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 pB2

We would like to thank our many friends for the food, flowers, visits, prayers,
contributions and all acts of kindness shown us during the illness and loss of our loved
one. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. God bless each of you. The Dave
Allen Family.
Allen, Derek 6 Mar 1978 – 1 Jul 1997 CCH-N 5 Jul 1997
[Note: Son of Richard D. “Rick” & Rayla (Snider) Allen]
Derek Allen, 19, Ozark, died Tuesday, July 1, 1997, from injuries sustained in a
motor vehicle accident. He was born March 6, 1978, and lived throughout his life near
Ozark. He was a 1996 graduate of Ozark High School. Derek participated in and loved
rodeos. Survivors include: his parents, Rick and Rayla Allen, Ozark, grandparents, Betty
and Orville Holt, Reeds Spring; Jack Snider, Oldfield, and Verma Jo Snider, Ozark; his
fiancee, Kaci Ballou, Ozark; aunts, uncles, and many cousins. He was preceded in death
by a grandfather, Dusty Allen, and an uncle, Ronnie Allen. Funeral services were
Thursday, July 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles Eakins officiating.
Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Allen, Dixie Jean (Fox) Halligan 24 Sep 1935 - 9 Dec 2006 SN-L 12 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Joseph & Kate Emaline (Scott) Fox; married ? Halligan;
married ? Allen]
Dixie Jean Allen, 71, Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2006, at St.
John's Hospital in Springfield. She was born September 24, 1935, in Winner, South
Dakota, to Thomas Joseph and Kate Emaline (Scott) Fox. She was a member of the
American Legion Post #676 Auxiliary and St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, Mo.
She is survived by a son, David Halligan, Billings; three daughters, Dawn Littau, Carter,
S.D., Darla Askren, Republic, and Debbie Erwin, Springfield; five grandchildren; other
relatives and friends. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12,
2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Funeral Mass and burial will be in Winner, S.D.
Online condolences may be placed at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Allen, E. H. "Bud" 4 May 1917 - 25 Jul 2001 CCH-N 8 Aug 2001
E. H. "Bud" Allen, 84, Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in
Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. He was born May 4, 1917, the son of Charlie and
Rinda Sarah (Hall) Allen. On July 9, 1942, he and Dosha Evelyn Blakey were married.
Allen owned and operated a sawmill and was a farmer. He was a member of Fellowship
Lighthouse in Bruner. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Tonya Campbell; a
brother Thomas Allen; and three sisters, Elma Coffer, Florence Newberry and Dorothy
Loomis. Survivors include: his wife, Dosha Evelyn; three children, Arnold Dean Allen
and his wife, Pam, Vanitta Campbell and Elvin Clay Allen and his wife, Kim, all of
Rogersville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Allen,
Chadwick; and three sisters, Elsie Gray, Chadwick, Hazel Jenkins, Ozark, and Gladys
Gilbert, Oldfield. Funeral services were Sunday, July 29, in Adams Funeral. Home,
Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Allen, Georgia Maxine (Morrison) 2 Sep 1914 - 15 Nov 2003 CCH-N 19 Nov 2003
& SN-L 18 Nov 2003

[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Bessie (Mynatt) Morrison; married 8 Oct 1932 Roby Hollis
Allen]
Georgia Maxine Allen, age 89, of Nixa, passed away at 7:14 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
15, 2003 at her home in Nixa. She was born Sept. 2, 1914 in Paris Springs, to Elmer and
Bessie (Mynatt) Morrison. Orphaned at an early age, she was raised by Eugene and Mary
Journey of Nevada. She was united in marriage to Roby Hollis Allen on Oct. 8, 1932
who preceded her in death Sept. 17, 1991. Two sisters and a brother also preceded her in
death. She was a dedicated Christian and was currently a member of the Nixa Church of
Christ. She loved music and taught piano from a young girl until the time of her death.
She worked for many years as a nurse's aide and retired from the State Hospital in
Nevada in 1976. She is survived by a daughter, Patricia Hope and husband Everett,
Bronaugh, Missouri, and a son, Tom Allen and wife Marilyn of Nixa; six grandchildren,
LeRoy Hope,, Debby Patton, Grandview, MO, Sheryl Gorham, York, S.C., and Mike,
Jeff and Chris Allen, Nixa; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Wed. in Newton Burial Park, Nev. Visitation was from
7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Nixa Church of Christ. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Allen, H. Wilbur 12 Jul 1909 - 28 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: married Elizabeth]
Billings - Services for H. Wilbur Allen, 69, Billings, have been held at Floral
Hills Funeral Home, Kansas City, with the Rev. Leopold H. Hoppe officiating. Burial
was in Floral Hills Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Billings. Mr. Allen died last
Thursday of injuries suffered in a two-car accident on U.S. 60 three miles east of
Republic Thursday. Mr. Allen a former Kansas City resident, moved to Billings in 1967.
He was president and chairman of the board of directors of Allen Archery. Survivors
include his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Stephen, Bismarck, N. D.; Douglas, Aurora, and
Gregory, Lawrence, N. D.; two sisters, Mrs. Holleta Poe, state of Calif. and Miss Hazel
Allen, Kansas City, Kan. and one granddaughter.
Allen, Hale R. 24 Oct 1926 - 16 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: married Bernice]
Hale R. Allen, 62, of Clever, died May 16 at Cox Medical Center South after a
sudden illness. Services for Mr. Allen were held May 20 in the Brown Baptist Church,
near Puxico, with Martin Sifford officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the
direction of Watkins Funeral Home, Puxico. A native of Puxico, Mr. Allen had lived in
Clever for the past 14 years. He was a retired land developer, a World War II veteran of
the U.S. Navy, and had attended Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Boaz. Mr. Allen is
survived by his wife, Bernice; a son, Mark, Clever; four daughters, Kay Rosenblum and
Sheila Faulkner, Little Rock, Arkansas, Laurie Bibler Russellville, Arkansas, and
Deborah Phillips, Houston, Texas; his mother, Virgie Allen, Puxico; a brother, Michael,
U.S. Army in Korea; two sisters, Gale King, Jackson, and Carrie Newman, Loudon,
Texas; and seven grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to Mount Sinai Baptist Church
or the American Cancer Society.

Allen, Henry G. 1881 - 4 Feb 1965 CCR 11 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: No legible tombstone]
Henry G. Allen, 83, retired farmer of the Chadwick community, died at his home
in Chadwick at 8 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Allen come to Chadwick in 1920. In 1947, he went
to Texas where he lived for two years before moving to California. He returned to
Chadwick in 1962. A member of the Church of God, Seventh-Day in Bloomington, Calif.
Mr. Allen is survived by his wife, Ella and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chadwick Pentecostal Church, with the Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Oldfield in the Old Boston Cemetery, under direction of Harris
of Ozark.
Allen, Howard 13 Dec 1907 - 11 Jul 1976 OH 15 Jul 1976 p8
[Note: married Mildred Inez 19 Dec 1912 - 29 Dec 2002]
CLEVER - Services for Howard Allen, 68, Clever, was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery near Clever, under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Allen died Sunday
shortly before noon after he apparently suffered a heart attack and fell from the roof of
his home where he was adjusting a citizens band radio antenna. The body was at the First
Baptist Church here from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. The family was at the church from 7 to
8:30 p.m.
Allen, Keith James 3 Oct 1966 - 19 Jan 2003
gwobit
Keith James Allen, age 36, of Galena, died Sunday, January 19, 2003 in Stone
County. He was born October 3, 1966. Keith worked for Missouri Supermarket Builders.
Survivors include his mother, Marie Whisnant, Noble, OK; his father, Gary Allen,
Springfield; a daughter, Jessica Allen, Warrensburg, MO; a grandmother, Rosella Allen,
Ontario, CA; two brothers, Wayne Maggard, Nixa, and Richard Maggard, Brighton; a
sister, Anita (Allen) Haworth, Nixa; his fiancée, Holly Zlotopolski and her two sons, Josh
Summers and Blake Ivey, Galena; three uncles, John Martin, Norman, OK, Jim Martin,
Lake Tapawingo, MO, and Harold Allen, Ontario, CA; three aunts, Nita Freeman,
Oklahoma City, OK, Christy Tabor, Fort Wayne, IN, and Patty Bartley, Rocklyn, CA; a
niece; five nephews; a great- nephew; and countless friends and other relatives. He was
preceded in death by grandparents Estie (Little) Martin Dougan, Lee Roy Dougan,
William Paul Martin, and Jessie James Allen. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
January 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. James Mohler officiating. Burial
will follow in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home. Contributions may be made to a memorial fund through Adams Funeral
Home. Springfield News-Leader, January 22,2003.
Allen, Lois E. (Adams) 24 Sep 1907 - 26 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of William & Haddie (Hughes) Adams; married 1 Aug 1926 Clyde L.
Allen 18 Mar 1905 - 11 Aug 1988]
Lois E. Allen, 81, of Sparta, died at 12:05 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark. Services for Mrs. Allen were held Jan. 29 at Mound Church. Burial
was in Hall Cemetery, Oldfield, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs.
Allen was born Sept. 24, 1907, near Chadwick, to the marriage of William and Haddie

(Hughes) Adams. She was married Aug. 1, 1926 to Clyde L. Allen, with whom she
shared 62 years of marriage. Mrs. Allen was converted at an early age, and was a member
of the Lead Hill Baptist Church. She was a devoted homemaker and wife, always willing
to help and always willing to share a meal. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Clyde, by two brothers, Homer and David Adams, and by a sister, Laura Hunt. She is
survived by many nieces and nephews, several cousins, and a host of friends.
Allen, Lula E. (Grimett) 3 Oct 1896 - 30 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p6
[Note: married Ira Allen 4 Feb 1893 - May 1979]
OLDFIELD - Services for Mrs. Lula E. Allen, 80, Oldfield, were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Mound Baptist Church about 20 miles west of Ava with Roy Atkinson and
the Rev. Ford Goodall officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery near the church under
direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs. Allen died at 1:45 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield where she had been a patient for the past six weeks. Survivors
include her husband, Ira; seven daughters, Mrs. Juanita Parks and Mrs. Kathleen Welch,
both of Oldfield; Mrs. Gwen Ott, Cabool., Mrs. Janice Hopkinson, Lawrence, Kan., Mrs.
Garret Harris, Pensacola, Fla., Mrs. Aura Lee Taylor, Monroe, La and Mrs. Marjorie
Frontz, Corpus Christi, Tex; a brother, Frank Gimett, Sparta; 18 grandchildren and 23
great grandchildren.
Allen, Marilyn Sue 12 March 1956 – 16 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
Marilyn Sue Allen, 39, died Friday at the Finley House, Ozark. She was born
March 12, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Clifford and Geneva Allen. She lived
in Ozark for ten years and was a member of the Guardian Angels Church in Oran. She
was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include three sisters, Aleda Joan Allen,
St. Louis, Veronica Kirk and her husband Ken, Cape Girardeau, and Lenore Allen,
Denver, Colo., two brothers, Lanny Allen, Sikeston, and Gene Allen, Highlandville, and
many aunts and uncles. Services were Tuesday at the Guardian Angels Church, Oran,
with burial in Guardian Angels Cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Allen, Mary Ellen (Spencer) 27 Dec 1885 - 3 May 1969 CCR 8 May 1969 p8
Mrs. Mary Ellen Allen, 83, Willard, died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. The past three years, she was a resident of Spring Haven
Rest Home of Chadwick. She is survived only by nieces and nephews. One of the nieces
is Mrs. Sam Stone of Lindenlure. She was the widow of John Allen, who died in 1956,
and a sister of the later Marion Spence of Lindenlure. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen
were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Greenlawn Chapel. with the Rev. Erving Funk officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Allen, Mary Luella (Hunt) 9 Jun 1889 - 26 Aug 1955
CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Luella Allen, 66 who died August 26, were held
Monday afternoon at Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark with Rev. Don Foley officiating.
Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Upon the
death of her husband, Alvah K. Allen in 1947, she moved to Sparta to care for her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Hunt. Her father preceded her in death in 1948. Survivors

include two sons, David Allen of Washington, D. C. and Angell Allen of Little Rock,
Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Vera Mason of Kansas City; Mrs. Adah Callahan of Troy, Ill.
and Mrs. Pansy Gray of Phoenix, Ariz.; her mother, Mrs. D. F. Hunt of Sparta; two
brothers, D. W. Hunt of Rogers, Ark. and R. F. Hunt of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. L.
H. Ellison and Mrs. C. P. Banks of Springfield and Mrs. Roy A. Ellison of Springfield;
15 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Allen, Maude (Plaster) 18 May 1888 - Feb 1975 OH 20 Feb 1975 p11
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Maude Allen, 86, of Route 2, Rogersville, died at 8:20
a.m. today after a long illness. Mrs. Allen, a homemaker and farmer, was a native of
Ozark County and had lived in this area about 75 years. She was a member of the Center
Point Church of Christ, west of Rogersville. Surviving are three sons, Homer of the
home, Gilbert of Cape May, N. J. and Tom of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Gladys
Pursley, Route 2, Rogersville, Mrs. Helen Carnall and Mrs. Hazel Lawson, both of
Sparta; two brothers, Mansfield and Hobart Plaster, both of Springfield; nine
grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Marsh of
Rogersville will announce funeral arrangements.
AND
Allen, Maude (Plaster) 18 May 1888 - Feb 1975 OH 27 Feb 1975 p7
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Maude Allen, 86, of Route 2, Rogersville, died at 8:20
a.m. Tuesday at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Allen, a homemaker and farmer, was
a native of Ozark County and had lived in this area about 75 years. She was a member of
the Center Point Church of Christ, west of Rogersville. Surviving are three sons, Homer
of the home, Gilbert of Cape May, N. J. and Tom of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs.
Gladys Pursley, Route 2, Rogersville, Mrs. Helen Carnall and Mrs. Hazel Lawson, both
of Sparta; two brothers, Mansfield and Hobart Plaster, both of Springfield; nine
grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services were at 2
p.m. the Center Point Church of Christ, west of Rogersville. Burial was in Turner
Cemetery under direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Allen, Niza Jane (Cloninger) 1893 - 24 Sep 1971 CCR 30 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: married Charles Henderson Allen 1886 - 2 Jul 1971]
Funeral services for Mrs. Niza Jane Allen, 78, Lynchburg, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Lynchburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrell Oliphant officiating, Burial was in
Lynchburg Cemetery under direction of Holman of Lebanon. Mrs. Allen died at 11:25
a.m. Friday in Pulaski County Memorial Hospital, Waynesville, after a long illness.
Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Fern Choquette, Southington, Conn.; Mrs. Marjorie
Massey, Falcon, Mrs. Thelma Tracy, Plato, Mrs. Lois Wright, Lynchburg, and Mrs.
Jewell Dowden, Manes; and two sons, Marvin Allen, Ozark, and Herbert Allen,
Lynchburg; a brother, Frank Cloninger, Hartshorn; 20 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
Allen, Otho Haskell 20 Apr 1926 - 7 Dec 1999 CCH-N 15 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Otho Haskell & Ola Mae (Shaner) Allen; married Myrtle Clark]
Otho Haskell Allen, age 73, of Ozark, died Tuesday, December 7, 1999 in his
home. He was born April 20, 1926 in Ennis, Texas and was the son of Otho Haskell and

Ola Mae (Shaner) Allen. In 1954 he and Myrtle Clark were married. He was a carpenter
and later became a Custodian for the Springfield R12 School District. Mr. Allen was a
volunteer for the Ozark Senior Center. Survivors include: his wife, Myrtle, of the home;
his mother, Ola Mae Burns, and two sisters, Louise Legg and Ora Lee Benson, all of
Texas; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and an infant brother.
Funeral services were 11 a.m. Saturday, December 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Brother Tom McGath officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Springfield.
Allen, R. Hollis 26 Oct 1911 - 17 Sep 1991 NN-E 26 Sep 1991
[Note: married Maxine]
R. Hollis Allen, 79, Nixa, died at 6:23 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1991, in Cox South
Hospital. Allen was born Oct. 26, 1911, in Mountain View. He was a farmer and had
retired from Nevada State Hospital. After retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and was a
member of Nixa Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Maxine, of the
home; a daughter, Patricia Hope, Bronough, Mo.; a son, Tom Allen, Nixa; a brother, Jay
Allen, Springfield; six sisters, Nola Bubus, Andover, Kan., Beulah Ripley, Deerfield,
Mo., Gertrude Moore, Fort Scott, Kan.. Dixie Baker, Knoxville, Tenn., Faye Davidson,
Summersville, Mo., and Charlotte Bean, Caulfield, Mo.; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Services were held Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South chapel with
Evangelist Winford Lee officiating. Graveside services were Friday in Newton Burial
Park Cemetery, Nevada. Memorial contributions may be made to the National
Alzheimer's Foundation of Southwest Missouri.
Allen, Rebecca Jane 28 May 1953 - 28 May 1953 CCR 4 Jun 1956 p8
Rebecca Jane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Allen of near Selmore,
died shortly after birth at Springfield Baptist Hospital Thursday, May 28. Graveside
services were conducted by Rev. Max Hamilton and burial was in Selmore under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include the parents, a brother,
Charles and a sister, Marcia. of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Allen of Lynchburg, Mo. and the maternal grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. V. L. Stanley of
Appleton City, Mo.
Allen, Richard D. “Rick” 22 Jun 1948 - 25 Sep 2003
gwobit
[Note: Son of Donald “Dusty” & Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Davis) Allen; married Rayla
Snider]
Rick Allen, 55, Ozark, died Sept. 25, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. He was born
June 22, 1948, in Ozark, and graduated from Ozark High School. He served his country
in the U.S. Army. Fasco employed Allen for more than 30 years. He was a member of the
Elk's Lodge. His son, Derek, in 1997; his father, Dusty Allen; a brother Ronnie Allen;
and two stepbrothers, Jim and Jesse Holt, preceded him in death. Survivors include his
mother Betty Holt and step-father, Orville, Reeds Spring; his fiancé, Kathy Lunday,
Ozark; sisters and brother, Sue Wester and husband Jim, Ozark; Jeri Day and husband,
David, Bradleyville, Sharon Neil and husband Doug, Highlandville, Donnie Allen,
Eureka Springs, Ark., and Teri Allen and Edward Winder, Brookline; a sister-in-law,
Karen Allen, Sparta; nieces, nephews, other relatives who loved him, and many friends.

A graveside funeral was at 2 p.m. Sept. 27 in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, with the Rev.
Bob Long officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Allen, Robert Froman
27 Dec 1914 - 31 Oct 2004 SN-L 9 Nov 2004
Robert Froman Allen went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2004. He was born
in Clarksville, Texas, on December 27, 1914, and had been a resident of Baptist Home,
Ozark, Mo., for the past four years. He had lived in Springfield and Lake Ozark, Mo.,
since his retirement. Bob was a graduate of SMSU, a veteran of the U.S. Navy during
World War II, and a devoted Christian gentlemen. He has been a member of First Baptist
Church, Springfield, twice in his lifetime, having served on the building committee for
the present sanctuary in 1950-51 and again in recent years. He was a building contractor
during the 1940's and 50's. He then became a teacher in Alamo Heights Jr. High, San
Antonio, Texas, for twenty years. He and his wife also served as volunteer workers in the
Veteran's Hospital in San Antonio for over 4,000 hours before their retirement. Bob was
preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Barker Allen; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Robert Allen; and two brothers, Hugh Gordon Allen, and Eric Van Allen, both of
Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Helen Thomson of San Antonio,
Texas. The funeral service will be held at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas
Expressway and Walnut Lawn Ave., on November 11 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Edgar Burks
officiating. The family visitation will precede the services at 1 p.m. Interment will be in
Mountain Grove's Hillcrest Cemetery following the services.
Allen, Roger Eugene "Gene" 14 Aug 1947 - 13 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Roger William & Nancy Joan (Sherer) Allen; married 11 Jun 1970 Marsha
Kathleen Mackey; obit does give father different surname; obit names step-father, J. D.
Hedgpeth]
Roger "Gene" Allen, 40, of Ozark, died Sunday at his home of an apparent heart
attack. Services for Mr. Allen were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr.
Allen was a 1965 graduate of Nixa High School. An industrial mechanic, he had worked
for Fasco since 1966. He is survived by his mother and father, Nancy Joan and J.D.
Hedgpeth, Nixa; an uncle, C.H. Sherer, Ozark; four brothers Joe David Hedgpeth,
Highlandville, and Ronald Gene Hedgpeth, Terry Jim Hedgpeth, and Tony J. Hedgpeth,
all of Nixa; four nieces and four nephews.
Allen, Roger William 18 Aug 1922 - 19 Jun 1972 OH 29 Jun 1972 p8
[Note: married Nancy Joan Sherer]
Ontario, Calif. - Roger W. Allen, 853 E. Holt. Ave., Ontario, died Monday, June
19, at his home following a long illness. Mr. Allen was born August 18, 1922 in Sparta
and had lived for the past 22 years in Ontario, He was employed as a carpenter by
Lowanco Construction Co. He is survived by his son, Gene of Ozark; two brothers, Jesse
and Glen, both of Ontario; and a sister, Vonna Hughes of Pomona. Funeral services were
held Thursday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at Richardson-Peterson Chapel. Burial followed at
Bellevue Cemetery

Allen, Ronald Gene 29 Nov 1949 - 17 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Donald “Dusty” & Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Davis) Allen; married Karen
Williams]
Ronald Gene Allen, 42, Sparta, died Friday evening, Jan. 17, 1992 in his home.
He was born in 1949 in Ozark, the son of Donald and Mary Davis Allen. He served in the
U. S. Army during Vietnam, receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge, two Silver Stars
and two Bronze Stars before being discharged in October 1971. On Aug. 1, 1983 he
married Karen Williams in Miami, Okla. He was employed by Fasco Industries in Ozark
as a machine set-up man. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Allen, and
father-in-law, Frank Williams. Survivors include his wife, Karen, and one son, Daren,
both of the home; his mother and stepfather, Betty and Orville Holt, Reeds Spring; a
grandmother, Lessie Davis, Ozark; his mother-in-law, Opal Williams, Mansfield; two
brothers, Rick Allen and wife, Rayla, Ozark, and Donnie Allen, Austin, Texas; four
sisters, Sue Wester and husband, Jim, Ozark, Jeri Day and husband, David, Ava, Sharon
Neil and husband, Doug, Highlandville, and Teri Allen, Nixa; two brothers-in-law, Harlin
Willams and wife, Evelyn, Norwood, and Jerry Williams and wife, Carolyn, Macomb;
three sisters-in-law, Donna O'Dell and husband, Bob, Hartville, Doris Floyd and
husband, Jerry, Marshfield, and Delores Koster and husband, Roland, Norwood; two
stepbrothers, Jim Holt and wife, Saundra, Reeds Spring, and Jesse Holt and wife,
Virginia, Knob Noster; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Services were
Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating.
Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Allen, Sarah Marinda (Hall) 1 Feb 1893 - 6 Jul 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: John & Nancy Ann (Caudill) Hall; married Charley Allen]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rinda Allen, 67, who died Wednesday, July 6, in Burge
Hospital in Springfield, were held Saturday, July 9, at 2 p.m. in the Chadwick Union
Church with Rev. Melvin Terry officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. She was a resident of Chadwick most of her
life. Survivors include two sons, Herman Allen of Rogersville and Clarence Allen of
Chadwick; six daughters, Mrs. Elsie Gray and Mrs. Hazel Jenkins of Chadwick; Mrs.
Elma Coffer and Mrs. Gladys Gilbert of Oldfield; Mrs. Florence Morrison of Springfield
and Mrs. Dorothy Loomis of De Soto, Kan.; 18 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren; three brothers, Jim and Virgil Hall of Ozark and Lex Hall of Denver,
Colo.; five sisters, Mrs. Emma Moore, Mrs. Rosa Applegate, Mrs. Maggie Holt and Mrs.
Clarice Melton, all of Oldfield and Mrs. Lillie Moore of Ozark.
Allen, Thurman L. "Les" 12 Nov 1933 – 8 Nov 1995
Thurman L. "Les" Allen, age 61, of Chadwick, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, in
his home. He was born Nov. 12, 1933, in Amazonia, Mo., and was the son of Thurman
and Lora Brown Allen. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Survivors include three children, Robert J. Allen, Tony Allen, and Cathy Davis, all of the
Kansas City area. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Allen, Tyler Lee 1987 - 18 Dec 1994 CCH-N 28 Dec 1994
[Note: Son of Bryan & Karen (Meeker) Allen]

Tyler Lee Allen, 7, Ozark, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994 in Cox South, Springfield,
after a short illness. He had lived the past four years in Ozark, moving from Branson. He
was a student in the second grade at the Highlandville Elementary School. Tyler is
survived by his parents, Bryan and Karen Allen, of the home; one sister, Ashley;
maternal grandparents, David and Barbara Meeker, Branson; paternal grandfather, Jim
Allen, Wyoming, Iowa; paternal great-grandparents, Helma Allen, Wyoming, Iowa, and
Carl and Edna Hans, Marquette, Iowa. Funeral services were held Thursday in the
Snapp’s Funeral Home, Branson, with Dr. Steve House officiating. Burial followed in the
Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.
Allen, Willard W. 27 Jul 1923 - 5 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of Charles & Sylvia (Johnson) Allen; married 3 Dec 1965 Carolyn
Pendergraft]
Willard W Allen, 76, Neosho, died at 1:25 p.m., Wed., April 5, 2000 at Freeman
Neosho Hospital, following a sudden illness. Mr.. Allen was born July 27, 1923 in Ozark
and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1941-1944. He was
sales manager for the Shade Tree Service Co., retiring Aug. 1, 1985 and was a Baptist.
He married Carolyn Pendergraft Dec. 3, 1965 in Miami, OK and she survives. He is
survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Sandra and Stephen Belt, Joplin; Suzanne
and Marvin Terry, Joplin; a son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Susan Allen, Joplin; four
grandchildren, Jeffrey Terry, Alexander Belt, Stephanie Belt and Trent and Amanda
Brbach and two great-grandchildren, Shauna and Austin Brbach. Graveside services was
held Sat., April 8, 2000 at 11:30 am. at the Gibson Cemetery in Neosho, Rev. Jack
Sanders officiated. Friends called from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday and the family received
friends Sat. morning from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., prior to services at the Clark Funeral
Home. Contributions in Memory of Mr. Allen may be made to New Salem Baptist
Church, C/O Clark Funeral Home, Neosho. Arrangements were under the direction of
Clark Funeral Home, Neosho.
Allen, William Isaac “Bill” 24 Mar 1904 - 10 Jul 1965 CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Isaac & Anna Elizabeth (Bailey) Allen; married Golda W. Johnson 2 Jan
1906 - 25 Dec 1985]
W. I. “Bill” Allen, 61, Route 1, Ozark, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday at the Missouri
State Sanitarium at Mt. Vernon following a brief illness. A member of Victory Baptist
Church, he lived most of his life in Christian County. He is survived by his wife, Golda; a
daughter, Mrs. Annabelle Gideon, Ozark; five sons, Donald and James, both of Ozark,
Wilford, Los Angeles, David and Freddie, both of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Ada
Dyer and Mrs. Alma Morrissett, both of Ontario, Calif. and Mrs. Lucille King, Kansas
City, Kan. and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery,
south of Ozark.
Allen, Zelda M. (Stanley) 6 Sept. 1924 – 11 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 18 Dec. 1996
Zelda M. Allen, 72, Ozark, died Wednesday, December 11, 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Sept. 6, 1924, in Bolivar and was the daughter of
V.L. and Laveran R. (Gardner) Stanley. On August 10, 1942, she was united in marriage

to Charles Marvin Allen. Mrs. Allen taught elementary school for many years in the
Highlandville and Ozark School systems. She was a member of Selmore Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were her father and an infant daughter, Rebecca. Survivors include
her husband, Marvin; two children, Charles V. Allen and his wife Gerri, Milford,
Michigan, and Marcia Meyer, Ava; her mother, Laverna Stanley, Ozark; and seven
grandchildren, Bradley and Debora Allen, Jacqueline, Missy, Jonathan and Timothy
Meyer, and Kevin Glenn. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Dr. Elmer McCully officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Allhands, Irene 1911 - 21 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Marionville Baptist Church for
Mrs. Irene Allhands, 42, of Marionville, who died early Sunday morning in an Aurora
hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday night. Among other survivors is a
sister, Mrs. Leonard Bishop of Ozark.
Allhands, Margaret Susan (Earnhart) 15 Oct 1869 - 9 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: Daughter of John Wesley & Evaline (Wise) Earnhart; married ? Allhands]
Mrs. Margaret Allhands, 78, died Monday morning, Feb. 9, at the home of her
son, Howard, near Bois D’Arc, Mo. She was born in Tennessee and came to Missouri at
the age of 15. She lived in the Hurley community until moving to Greene county 13 years
ago. Survivors are six children, Orval of Omaha, Neb., Elmer and Roy of Springfield,
Howard of Bois D’Arc, Mrs. Maude Long of Springfield and Mrs. Mae Willey of
Cherryvale, Kansas; three brothers, Bob Earnhart of Republic, John Earnhart of
Marionville, Bill Earnhart of Aurora, and one sister, Mrs. Fannie Letz of Hurley. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Maples Funeral Chapel in Clever,
conducted by Rev. W.H. Hawes of Clever, with burial in Wright Chapel under direction
of Maples.
Allison, Barbara Ann (Reno) 16 Apr 1939 - 16 Oct 2003 SN-L 17 Oct 2003 & CCH-N
22 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Loren Franklin & Carrie Mae (Beeson) Reno; married 31 Jul 1964
Dr. James B. Allison]
Barbara Ann (Reno) Allison, age 64, Ozark, passed away in her home Thursday,
Oct. 16, 2003 surrounded by her family. She was born April 16, 1939 in Muse, Okla. the
daughter of Loren Franklin Reno and Carrie Mae (Beeson) Reno. She and Dr. James B.
Allison were married on July 31, 1964. Mrs. Allison was a member of St. Joseph The
Worker Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed
animals, fishing, gardening, and decorating. She was a 6-handicap golfer. Survivors
include: Her husband, Dr. James B. Allison; three children, Jamie Allison, Ozark, Paige
Nilsen and her husband Scott, Ballwin, and Heather Allison, Ozark; two grandchildren,
Olivia and Jaden Nilsen; a step-daughter, Valerie Rhine and her husband Bobby, Wichita
Falls, Texas; four step-grandchildren, Allison, Kevin, Charlie, and Betsy Rhine; three
sisters and a brother, Lorraine Van Allen and her husband, George, Tulsa, Okla., Betty
Wieland, Solvang, Calif.; Lt. Gen. Bill Reno, (Ret.) and his wife, Luann, Arlington, Va.,
and Sandra Hendricks and her husband Bruce, Springfield; two nephews and their

spouses, Chris and Krista Hendricks, Springfield, and Rob and Lisa Hendricks, O'Fallon;
a great niece and nephew, Rylee and Rhett Hendricks; other nieces and nephews; and
numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Chuck
Wieland.A celebration of her life was held at 11a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph The Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial followed in
Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph The Worker Section, Ozark, with Father John Brath
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Church. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Joseph The Worker Building Fund, St. John's HospiceCare. ©Ozarks
Newsstand 2003
Allred, Beuna Vista (Abbott) 23 Dec 1866 - 15 Sep 1948 CCR 23 Sep 1948
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Allie E. (Woody) Abbott; married 24 Nov 1884 Henry
Wise Allred 18 Jan 1860 - 22 Apr 1921; spelling from tombstone & other records]
Mrs. Buena V. Allred was born Dec. 23, 1866, and passed away September 15,
1948, at her home at Sparta, having attained the age of 81 years, 8 months and 23 days.
She was a native of Christian county, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Abbott. She
was united in marriage to Henry W. Allred on November 24, 1884, and to this union
were born four children. Her husband and one child preceded her in death. She was
united with the Christian church at Sparta at an early age and remained a faithful member
until her death, being one of the oldest members of that congregation. She leaves to
mourn her passing three children, Basil W. Allred, Mrs. Rose Bradley, and Mrs. Albert
Cummins, all of Sparta, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept. 17, at 2 o’clock, in
the Sparta Christian church by Rev. R.E. Musgrave, with burial in Sparta cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Almy, Bill 9 Mar 1920 - 18 Jun 1877 OH 23 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Rosemary]
BILLINGS - Bill Almy, 57, Billings, died Saturday evening in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield of an apparent heart attack, according to a funeral home spokesman.
He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Rosemary; a
daughter, Mrs. April Thompson, Brunswick, Mr.; four sons Brett, Kimberly and Gale, all
of Denver, Colo. and Kerry of the home; and four grandchildren. Contributions may be
made to the diabetic foundation. Meadors of Republic will announce arrangements.
Alsup, Mae (Wadkins) Jun 1890 - 14 May 1964 CCR 19 May 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John N. & Lucy A. (Turner) Wadkins; married Thomas Alsup 2 Nov
1882 - 24 Oct 1957; no legible tombstone]
Mrs. Mae Alsup, 73, widow of Thomas Alsup, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in her
home here after suffering a heart attack. She had had heart trouble for sometime. Mrs.
Alsup, who had lived in the Nixa community most of her life, was a member of the
Riverdale Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Nora Radford, and two
brothers, George and Frank Wadkins, all of Nixa.
Alsup, Tom

2 Nov 1882 - 24 Oct 1957

CCR 31 Oct 1957 p4

Tom Alsup was born November 2, 1882 at Mountain Grove, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Alsup. He came to the Nixa community 43 years ago where he resided until
moving to Galena five years ago. He was united in marriage to May Wadkins. He entered
into rest October 24 at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 22 days. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. May Alsup of the home; one sister, Mrs. Kizzie Goforth of Carterville; two
half-brothers, Jimmie and Bud Alsup, both of St. Joseph; two half-sisters, Mrs. Rinda
Parsley of St. Joseph and Mrs. Linda Leek of Pickering. Funeral services were held
October 26 at 2:00 p.m. on the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev, J. Edward
Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery near Nixa.
Altmiller, William H. 12 Aug 1900 - Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p9
We want to thank all our friends and neighbors for the cards, kindness and
sympathy shown during the illness and loss of our loved one. The Family of William H.
Altmiller.
Amaral, Nellie (Gillfilen) 28 Nov 1908 - 20 Jun 1977 OH 30 Jun 1977 p10
[Note: married Manuel Amaral]
Mrs. Nellie Amaral, 68, of 1512 West High, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. A native of Coffeyville, Kan., Mrs. Amaral had
lived in Springfield for the past 50 years. She was a member of the West Lynn Church of
God. Surviving are her husband, Manuel; four daughters, Mrs. Cleo Hough, 2645 North
Fremont, Mrs. Norma Hine, Fair Grove, Mrs. Delores Roberts, Ozark, and Mrs. Janice
Yates, Willard; a brother, Chester Gillfilen, and four half-brothers, Ray Gillfilen, Robert
Gillfilen, Bud Gillfilen and Tiny Gillfilen, all of Coffeyville, two half-sisters, Ms. Audrey
Gillfilen of the state of Illinois and Mrs. Jeannie Scott, Coffeyville; her step-mother, Mrs.
Audrey Gillfilen, also of Coffeyville; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Services were at 1 p.m. Friday in the West Lynn Pentecostal Church of God with the
Rev. H. A. Thomas officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Amerine, Wilma B. (Fugitt) 6 Dec 1916 - 20 Jul 1949 CCR 28 Jul 1949
[Note; Daughter of Robert Lemon & Meldia Ann (Snodgrass) Fugitt; married De Los M.
Amerine 25 Apr 1916 - 21 Jun 1976]
Wilma B. Amerine, 32, died Wednesday, July 20 at her home in La Junta,
Colorado. She was the youngest child of the late R. L. Fugitt and Mrs. Fugitt who
survives. In May of 1937 she married De Los Amerine. To this union were born three
children, Linda Kay, Robert and Ray Mitchell who preceded her in death by only a few
moments. Other survivors besides her husband, children and mother are; two brothers,
Keith of Clever and Loyd of Republic; one sister, Dovie Kemp of Marionville and six
nephews. She was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Services were held in
La Junta on Friday then the bodies were sent to Clever where a second service will be
held at the church Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial
was in Wise hill Cemetery, Clever, under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. Pallbearers were Boyd & Leonard Fugitt, Jim Hodges, Chester Brown, Alman
Snodgrass and Everett Cloud. {Christian Co. Republican, Ozark (MO) July 28, 1949}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Amerine, Ray Mitchell 20 Jul 1920 - 20 Jul 1949 CCR 28 Jul 1949
[Note: Son of DeLos M. & Wilma B. (Fugitt) Amerine]
Wilma B. Amerine, 32, died Wednesday, July 20, at her home in La Junta, Colo.
She was the youngest child of the late R.L. Fugitt and Mrs. Fugitt, who survives. In May
of 1937 she married De Los Amerine. To this union were born three children, Linda Kay,
Robert and Ray Mitchell, who preceded her in death by only a few moments. Other
survivors besides the husband, children and mother are two brothers, Keith of Clever, and
Loyd of Republic; one sister, Dovie Kemp of Marionville and six nephews. She was a
member of the Union Ridge Baptist church. Services were held at La Junta Friday and the
body was sent to Clever where a second service was held at the Baptist church Sunday
afternoon with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill
cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Bearers were Boyd
and Leonard Fugitt, Jim Hodges, Chester Brown, Alman Snodgrass and Everett Cloud.
Ames, Andy Allen 13 Dec 1941 - 22 May 2003 CCH-N 11 Jun 2003
Andy Allen Ames, 61, Nixa, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 in his home.
He was born Dec. 13, 1941 in Wautoma, Wisc., the son of Oliver and Doris (Hadle)
Ames. Ames moved to the Ozarks in 1977. He was a truck driver and carpenter. He love
to read, fish and enjoyed walking his dog. He was a loving father and a hard worker. He
was always there for his family and friends, and was the type of guy who would do
anything he could to help others. Survivors include one daughter, Beth Murphy, Omaha,
Ark.; one son Andrew Ames, Nixa; five grandchildren, Miranda Krahn, Jinnifer
Stonestrum, James Kohlbeck, Drew Ames, and Haley Ames; two great-grandchildren,
Trevor and Devon Krahn; four sisters, Arlene Groven, Madge Shultz, Belva Grunson,
JoAnn Phillips; and one brother, Larry Ames. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m.
May 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Ronald Blakey officiating.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003 and Springfield News-Leader, Tuesday May 27 2003.
Amon, Clarence “Bob” 11 Jan 1933 - 8 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 Oct 1991
[Note: Son of Clarence H. & Alma (Goas) Amon
Clarence “Bob” Amon, 57, Springfield, died at 10:02 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8,
1991 in Cox Medical Center South following a sudden illness. He was born Jan.
11, 1933 in Beaver Falls, Pa., to Clarence H. and Alma Goas Amon. He was a U.S.
Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of Christian County Eagles
Lodge No. 4262. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Amon, in
February 1990. Survivors include his fiancee, Delores “Dee” Gannon, Springfield;
his mother, Alma Amon, Beaver Falls, Pa.; a brother, Ronald Amon and his wife,
Martha, Elk Grove, Calif.; a sister, Ruth Williams and her husband, Allan, Beaver
Falls, Pa.; a nephew, Robert James Amon; and a niece, Alecia Marie Amon, both
of Rancho Cordova, Calif. Services were held Thursday, Oct. 10 at Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Ken Cumbie officiating. Burial with
military honors was in Springfield National Cemetary.
Amos, Ernest Clay 29 Apr 1921 - 13 Aug 1973 OH 16 Aug 1973 p8

[Note: Son of James G. & Mary Agnes Amos; married Geneva Pigg 7 Aug 1919 - 11 Dec
1999]
Nixa - Funeral services for Ernest C. Amos, 52, of Route 2, Nixa, were held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Amos died last Monday morning in
his home after an apparent heart attack. He had been in ill health for some time. He is
survived by his wife, Geneva; two daughters, Mrs. Glenda Faye Johnson and Mrs. Linda
Kay Mincks, both of Ozark; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Amos of Ozark; six brothers,
Lawrence and Royce, both of Grizwold, Iowa, Lowell of Nixa, Leon of St. Louis, Roger
of Aurora and Leo of Tulsa; four sisters, Mrs. Ava Altrip of Sr. Louis, Mrs. Cleo
Weatherd of Adair, Okla, Mrs. Mary Ellen Young of Kansas City and Mrs. Willie Mae
Miller of Tulsa and four grandchildren.
Amos, Eva Adeline (Callison) 29 Apr 1889 - 23 Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of Seigel & ? (?) Callison; married 22 Sep 1907 John H. Amos 20 Sep
1883 - 5 Sep 1951; spelling from censuses and tombstone]
Services for Mrs. Ena Adeline Amos, 88, Locust Grove, Okla. formerly of
Springfield and Christian County, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Jewell E. Windle Chapel
with the Rev. Mike McGinness officiating. burial was in McConnell Cemetery in Nixa.
The body was in the funeral home after noon today. Mrs. Amos died at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Grand Valley Hospital in Pryor, Okla, after a long illness. A Christian County native,
Mrs. Amos moved to Springfield in 1928 where she lived until moving to Oklahoma in
1975. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include three sisters,
Mrs. Christine Cline, Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Jessie Wall, Sand Springs, Okla. and Mrs.
Lula Marable, Springdale, Ark.; three sons, James F. of Locust Grove, Okla., Loyal J. of
Walnut Shade, and Nile A. of Lockwood; a daughter, Mrs. Zolalee Gaylor, Midwest city,
Okla.; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Amos, Gary J. 4 Mar 1969 - 2 Apr 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
David Tremble was arrested this week in Springdale, Arkansas, following
continued investigation by the Christian County Sheriff's Dept. into the April 2 shooting
death of Gary Amos near Nixa. Trimble, age 28, was arrested on a charge of voluntary
manslaughter after the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Christian County Sheriff's
Department continued their joint investigation of the shooting. Amos was shot with a
30.06 rifle at Trimble's home northwest of Nixa during the evening hours of April 2. A
coroner's inquest found April 4 that Kimberly Trimble, David Trimble's estranged wife,
had shot Amos. Kimberly had told investigators that Amos had beaten and threatened her
repeatedly. Evidence was revealed in the later investigations which resulted in the filing
of charges of voluntary manslaughter against David Trimble. Prosecuting Attorney Tim
McCormick declined to release details of the additional evidence pending further court
action. Voluntary manslaughter, a Class II felony, carries with it punishment ranging
from 5-15 years in prison. Trimble waived extradition, and was transported to the
Christian County jail from Springdale last Thursday. He was arraigned by Associate
Circuit Court Judge Anthony McConnell Friday. Trimble will be represented by
Springfield attorney Bill Wendt. His original bond was reduced from $75,000 to $50,000.

He is currently out of jail, after posting a $50,000 property bond Monday. Trimble is set
to appear for his preliminary hearing June 15.
Amos, Geneva (Pigg) 7 Aug 1919 - 11 Dec 1999 CCH-N 15 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of John & Paralee (Henry) Pigg; married Ernest Clay Amos 29 Apr 1921
- 13 Aug 1973]
Geneva Amos, age 80, died Saturday, December 11, 1999 in Manor Care,
Springfield. She was born August 7, 1919 in Highlandville and was the daughter of John
and Paralee (Henry) Pigg. In 1941 she and Ernest Amos were married. He preceded her
in death. Mrs. Amos was a farmer for much of her life and attended Nixa Assembly of
God Church. Survivors include: Twin daughters, Linda Mincks and her husband Ray,
Ozark, and Glenda Wilson, Springfield; three grandchildren, Darren Mincks, Beth
Mincks Hug and her husband Karl, and Wesley Johnson; two great-grandchildren,
Christopher and Courtney Hug; and a sister, Opal Scott, Springfield. Funeral services was
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart
Association.
Amos, Helen Elizabeth (Spacek) Boyd 25 Mar 1906 - 26 Nov 1996 CCH-N 30 Nov
1996
Helen Elizabeth Amos, 90, Nixa, passed away at 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, November
26, 1996, in Nixa Park Care Center. Helen was born in St. Mary, Kansas on March 25,
1906, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Martenek Spacek. She was a member of
Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, which she loved very much, and she enjoyed needlework.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Lowell; two sons, Norman Boyd,
Harrisonville, and Robert Boyd, Topeka, Kan.; a daughter, Betty Holbrook, Clever; 8
grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her parents, 4 sisters, 7 brothers and 2 grandchildren. Services were at 2:00
p.m. on Friday, November 29, 1996 at Calvary Bible Church in Nixa with the Rev. Joe
Fahl officiating under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home. Burial followed
in Richwood Cemetery.
Amos, James Gordon 28 Oct 1874 - 10 Apr 1963 CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of William & Ellen ( ) Amos; married first Laura L. Jones 11 Feb 1875 - 19
Aug 1917; married second Mary Agnes Ginger 15 Jan 1895 - 24 Dec 1976]
James Amos, 88, died at 8:02 Wednesday night at his home in Nixa. He had lived
in the Nixa community most of his life. A member of the Nixa Christian Church, he was
a retired farmer. Survivors are his wife, Mary Agnes; eight sons, Leslie, Lowell, and
Leon, all of St. Louis, Lawrence and Royce, Griswold, Iowa, Roger, Reeds Spring,
Ernest, Nixa, and Leo, Tulsa; four daughters, Mrs. Ava Hatfield, Jackson, Miss., Mrs.
Cleo Gledden and Mrs. Willa Mae Miller, both of Tulsa, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Young,
Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Beamon and .Mrs. Gertrude Odegard, both of Los
Angeles, and Mrs. Sadie Haguewood, Nixa. Harris will announce arrangements.
Amos, Lowell 25 Nov 1904 - 23 Sep 2005 SN-L 25 Sep 2005

[Note: Son of James Gordon and Laura Louise (Jones) Amos; married 1942 Helen
Elizabeth (Spacek) Boyd 25 Mar 1906 - 26 Nov 1996]
Lowell Amos, age 100, of Nixa, passed away Friday, September 23, 2005. He
was born November 25, 1904, in Nixa, the son of James Gordon and Laura Louise
(Jones) Amos. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Amos
retired in 1965 from Frisco Railroad in St. Louis. After retirement he became a full-time
farmer, which he continued until very recently. He was a member of Calvary Bible
Church in Nixa. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Holbrook, Republic; a son, Norman
Boyd, Harrisonville; a brother, Roger Amos, Crane; a sister, Mary Alice Nicholson,
Springfield; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grand children;
and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54
years, Helen, in 1996; a son, Robert V. Boyd; two grandsons, Don Holbrook and Mike
Holbrook; seven brothers; and eight sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Monday,
September 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
will follow in Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa. Visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m. today, in
the funeral home.
Amos, Mary Agnes (Ginger) 15 Jan 1895 - 24 Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of Jerome & Alice (Sellers) Ginger; married 1919 James G. Amos]
NIXA - Mrs. Mary Agnes Amos, 81, died at 4:20 p.m. at General Osteopathic
Hospital , Springfield following a long illness. Mrs. Amos is survived by one son, Leo of
Tulsa; three daughters, Mrs. Cleo Weathered, Adair, Okla; Mrs. Willa Mae Miller, Tulsa,
and Mrs,. Mary Ellen Young , address unknown; five stepsons, Lawrence of Griswold,
Lowell of Nixa, Leon of Maplewood, Roger of Aurora and Royce of Griswold, Iowa; one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Ava Altrip, Galena and two sisters, Mrs Maggie Faught, Stockton,
Calif. and Mrs. Betty Johnson of Mansfield. Services were at 1: 30 p.m. Monday in the
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. Roscoe Harding and Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa.
Amos, Merle (Wilson) 30 Apr 1912 - 24 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Leslie Glen & Myrtle (Turner) Wilson; married 23 Dec 1934 Roger
Amos]
Merle Wilson Amos, 90, of Aurora died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002, in Ozark
Mountain Regional Healthcare Center at Crane following a long illness. She was born
April 30, 1912, in Spokane to Leslie Glen and Myrtle Turner Wilson. On Dec. 23, 1934,
she was united in marriage to Roger Amos. Together they farmed and made a home for
their family. She taught school, beginning her career at Chestnut Ridge School in 1931.
She later received her master's degree in education and retired as teacher of the fourth
grade in Branson Public Schools with 37 years of service to public schools. She also
quilted. Survivors include her husband, Roger; three children and their spouses, Jim and
Janie Amos, Spokane, Glendene Jenkins, Crane, and Barbara and John McAntire,
Willard; a sister, Hazel Holt, Reeds Spring; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Stewart and Stella Yeager; a brother,
Clell Wilson; and a son-in-law, Bill Jenkins. Graveside services were Aug. 26 at Spokane

Cemetery, Spokane, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Amos, Murl Mae
30 Sep 1908 - 28 Dec 1965 CCR 30 Dec 1965 p4
Mrs. Murl Mae Amos, 57, of Maplewood, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Barnes
Hospital, St. Louis, following an illness of several months. She had resided in
Maplewood for 35 years, moving there from the Highlandville community. Surviving are
her husband, Leon; a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Parnis, University City; two grandchildren;
and a sister, Mrs. Viola Carter, Highlandville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. He will be assisted by
the Rev. Robert Scott. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Amos, Nile 8 Jan 1917 - 13 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: married Jo]
Nile Amos, 72, of Lockwood, died July 13 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Amos were held July 16 in the
Lockwood First Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Kendall officiating. Burial was in
Lockwood Cemetery under the direction of Lockwood Funeral Chapel. Mr. Amos was
born Jan. 8, 1917 in Nixa. He was a door and sash company manager, and had worked for
Toombs and Company in Springfield, Meeks Wholesale Supply in. Lockwood, and for
Amos Millwork, Springfield. In recent years, he had been the greenskeeper at the
Lockwood Golf Course. Mr. Amos was an avid baseball and softball player. In 1967 he
was inducted into the Springfield Softball Hall of Fame. He was an elder at the
Springfield Bible Church. Mr. Amos is survived by his wife, Jo; a son, Dale, Springfield;
two daughters, Jan Hendeman, Lockwood, and Nilejo Davis, Mount Vernon, Iowa; 10
grandchildren; two brothers, James F, of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, and Jack, of
Springfield; and by one sister, Volalee Gaylor, Midwest City, Oklahoma.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the "Back to the Bible" broadcast.
Amsler, Carl Eugene 26 Jul 1901 - 19 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
Funeral services for Carl Eugene Amsler, 56, who died at his home in Springfield
April 19, were held April 22 in the Billings Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lowell McFall
and the Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Masonic rites were performed by Billings
Masonic Lodge No. 379 A. F. & A. M. Mr. Amsler was born July 26, 1901 at Billings,
the son of Frederick W. and Lottie C. Amsler. On February 17, 1929, he was united in
marriage to Etta Mae Garbee and to this union one son was born. Mr. Amsler was
converted at an early age and united with the Billings Baptist Church, He attended and
graduated from the Billings Public Schools in 1920. He was also a member of the
Billings Masonic Lodge and Springfield Chapter No. 15 Masonic Lodge. He moved to
Springfield in 1929 where he served as a movie projectionist at various theaters and an
electrical engineer at St. John’s Hospital. He was a member of Operator’s Local 137,
AFL-CIO. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Etta Mae Amsler of the home; one son, Larry
of Rolla; two brothers, Walter of Billings and Murray of Miamisburg, Ohio; a host of
other relatives and friends.

Amsler, Frederick W. 1872 -12 Jun 1951 CCR 28 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of John & Sarah A. (Alt) Amsler; married Charlotte “Lottie” Jane Conrad 24
Dec 1872 - 1 Nov 1943]
Frederick W. Amsler, 78, a resident of Billings for the past 66 years, passed away
June 12 in a Nevada hospital. He is survived by three sons, Carl E. of Springfield; Walter
of Billings; and Murray of Miamisburg, OH; three sisters, Mrs. Flora Kloppenburg, Mrs.
Frances Brown and Miss Laura Amsler, all of Billings; a brother, Frank Amsler of
Kansas City, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 15 at 2 pm in the
Billings Baptist church with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was made in Rose
Hill cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Amundsen, Mell (Humphreys) 4 Dec 1914 - 11 Apr 1997 CCH-N 16 Apr 1997
Services for Mrs. Mell H. Amundsen, 82, Ozark, will be held at a later date with
burial in the Highland Memory Gardens in Apopka, Florida. The body was cremated
under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. Mrs. Amundsen died at
12:10 p.m. Friday, April 11, 1997 in the Riverview Manor in Ozark, Missouri. She was
born on December 4, 1914, in Gaffney, South Carolina, the daughter of Claude and
Maude Dover Humphreys. She had been a resident of Ozark for the past three years,
moving there from Orlando, Florida. She retired in 1982 from the City Hall in Orlando,
Florida, and was a real estate broker. She was of the protestant faith. She is survived by
one son: Glen Amundsen and wife, Roxie, Walnut Shade, Missouri; one sister, Elizabeth
H. “Lib” Barnette of Winter Garden, Florida; one granddaughter, Dara Lynne Purvis,
North Charleston, South Carolina She was preceded in death by her parents and three
brothers and sisters.
Amsler, Walter W. 17 Sep 1904 - 22 Jan 1976 OH 29 Jan 1976 p4
[Note: Son of Frederick W. & Charlotte "Lottie" Jane (Conrad) Amsler; married Clella
A. Green 21 Nov 1905 - 11 Mar 1997]
Billings - Walter W. Amsler, 71, a lifelong resident, died about 5:30 p.m.
Thursday at his home after apparently suffering a heart attack while repairing a barn roof.
He was a retired MFA auditor. Survivors include his wife, Clella; two daughters, Mrs.
Jim E. Jefferies, Springfield, and Mrs. Betty Keezer, Wheaton; one brother, Murray E.
Miamisburg, Ohio; and six grandchildren. Arrangements were under direction of
Meadors of Billings.
Amy, Irena J. (Inman) 18 Sep 1900 - 6 Nov 1995
Services for Irena J. Amy of Eugene, who died Nov. 6, were held Nov. 10.
She was born Sept. 18, 1900, in Nixa, Mo., to Fred and Mary Inman. She
graduated from high school and Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in
pringfield. Mo. On June 20, 1940, she married Charles Amy in North Platte, Neb.
He died Dec. 29, 1983. Amy was a music teacher specializing in high school
instrumental and choral music. Her hobbies included church choir, playing piano
and playing bridge. She was a member of a bridge club, the First Baptist Church of
Eugene, the American Association of University Women, and the International
Typographic Union Auxiliary. Survivors include one brother, F. Waldo Inman of
Mankato, Minn.

Anderson, Alvin George 1882 - 15 May 1953 CCR 21 May 1953 p1
[Note: Mortuary records says son of Andrew Gustavus & Hannah (Carson) Anderson
mar Della E. Love]
Funeral services for Alvin G. Anderson, 71, who died May 15 at his home in
Chadwick, were held Sunday at Chadwick Union Church, conducted by Rev. Roy
Shipman. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. Mr. Anderson was a native of Iowa and moved to Chadwick in 1910 where he
worked as a stone mason before retiring to his farm some time ago. He was a member of
the Lutheran Church and for many years was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Sparta.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Della Anderson, one daughter, Mrs. Fay Halford and
twin grandchildren, R. J. and Betty Halford; one brother, Robert Anderson of Chadwick,
other relatives and a host of friends.
Anderson, Amanda Francis (Page) 26 Feb 1876 - 17 Jun 1969 CCR 19 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Mariah Jane (Gimlin) Page; married James B. Anderson 5
Nov 1871 - 13 Apr 1955]
Mrs. Amanda F. Anderson, 93, Ozark, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in the Bilyeu
Nursing Home here. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. A lifelong resident of
Ozark, Mrs. Anderson was the widow of James B. Anderson who died in 1955. Survivors
include two sons, Frank, Springfield and Gratz, Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Gussie
Haguewood, Republic, Miss Mary Ellen Anderson, Springfield, Mrs. Martha Flood,
Ozark, and Mrs. Pauline Seals, Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Anderson, Amanda F. (Page)
26 Feb 1876 - 17 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda F. Anderson, 93, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating, Burial was in
Selmore Cemtery. Mrs. Anderson died at 6 a.m. Thursday, June 17 in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home here.
Anderson, Beatrice (Johnson) Oct 1887 - 17 Oct 1959 CCR 22 Oct 1959 p8
[Note: daughter of William and Alice Johnson. Birthdate, from 1900 census does not
agree with age in obit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Anderson, 73, of Route 2, Springfield, who
died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Johns Hospital, were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the
Thieme Chapel, with Rev. Wayne Scott officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
A native of Christian County, Mrs. Anderson spent most of her life in Springfield. She
was a member of the Webster Park Baptist Church and the Home Economics Club.
Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Anderson; four sons, Byrl D. Anderson pf
Springfield, Bernice W. Anderson of Mountain Grove, Itys Wade Anderson of
Springdale, Ark and Grayston Anderson of Cabool; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Brown of
Springfield, Mrs. Rosa Mildred Brown of Kansas City and Mrs. Inez Hughes of
Springdale; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Anderson, Bessie (Bridges) Chronister 9 Jan 1909 - 10 Dec 1959 CCR 17 Dec 1959 p6

[Note: Daughter of George W. & Rebecca C. (McCoy) Bridges, married first Arthur
Chronister]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Anderson, 50, who died Thursday, Dec. 10 at her
home near Ozark following a lengthy illness, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel here, with Rev. Floyd Hanks, Rev. Onas Biellier and Rev. Fred
Neldy officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin .
Daughter of a pioneer Christian County family, she taught school in the county for
several years and more recently operated a beauty shop in Springfield, She was a member
of the South Side Baptist Church, Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Frank
Anderson; a son, Doryl Chronister of Springfield and four brothers, Percy Bridges, Bert
Bridges, Charlie Bridges and Lonnie Bridges, all of Ozark.
Anderson, Betty 27 Sep 1910 - 21 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: married John Anderson who died 1974]
Betty Anderson, 80, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 1990 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. Born in Fort Smith, Ark., most of her life was spent in Amarillo, Texas,
and the Springfield area. She retired from the insurance business and enjoyed her hobby
of china painting. She was a longtime member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church
in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1974. Survivors
include her son, Bill Anderson, and his wife, Julie, Ozark; and four grandchildren, Amy,
Billie Jean and Lauren Anderson and Jayne Neeley, all of Ozark. Graveside services were
Saturday in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating.
Visitation was Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Anderson, Charles Everett 16 Oct 1929 - 9 Mar 2004 CCH-N 12 Mar 2004 & CCHN 17 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Charley and Mamie (Hall) Anderson; married 9 Aug 1953 Annie Mae
Newman ]
Charles Everett Anderson, 74, Oldfield, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He was
born Oct. 16, 1929 in Crossroads, the son of Charley and Mamie (Hall) Anderson. On
Aug. 9, 1953, he and Annie Mae Newman were united in marriage. Before retirement he
worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed bible study, fishing, the Oldfield Opry, and
attending his grandchildren's ballgames. He was a member of Highlandville Church of
Christ where he served as an elder for many years. He was a loving husband, devoted
father and wonderful grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters,
Lettie Anderson, Norma Reed, Eunice Scribner, Rosetta Calvin, and Gladys Taber; two
brothers, Emmett Anderson and Darrell Anderson; and a son-in-law, Ted Ziebarth.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Mae; four children, Lillian Witt, Ozark, Carol Hopkins
and husband Gary, Highlandville, Charlotte Ziebarth, Oldfield, and Frederick Anderson,
San Francisco, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Michelle and Kenny Vernatti, Walnut Shade,
Melissa and Jason Maples, Highlandville, Chris and Jennifer Witt, Ozark, Rachel and
Matt Davison, Clever, and John Hopkins, Highlandville; eight great-grandchildren,
Hailey Lynn Vernatti, Kendra Renee Vernatti, Jacob Dalton Davison, Michael Cole
Vernatti, Dawson Grant Maples, LilyAnne Michelle Witt, Anna Rose Maples, and Piper
Marie Witt; two sisters, Genevieve Horton, Nixa, and Lois Davis, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho;

a brother, James "Barney" Anderson, Cassville; nieces; nephews, and many other loved
ones. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. March 13 in Adams Funeral home, Ozark, with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation was
from 6-8 p.m. March 12 in the funeral home.
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Anderson, Charles Gratz 7 Mar 1906 – 4 Jun 1997 CCH-N Jun 1997
[Note: Son of James B. & Amanda (Page) Anderson; married 4 Oct 1940 Grace
Caughron]
Gratz Anderson, 91, Ozark, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997, in Manor Care Health
Service, Springfield. He was born March 7, 1906, and was the son of James B. and
Amanda (Page) Anderson. He lived throughout his life in Ozark, moving to Springfield
in 1995. He was a 1925 graduate of Ozark High School, and attended Drury College and
the University of Missouri, Columbia. On October 4, 1940, he married Grace Caughron.
During his working career Mr. Anderson was employed by the Missouri Highway
Department, served as Ozark Postmaster for two years, and was co-owner and operator of
Anderson-Flood Hardware. He also raised beef cattle. He was a fifty-year member of
Ozark Friend Masonic Lodge #352 AY & A.M. and was a charter member of Ozark
Lions Club. Survivors include: his wife, Grace, Springfield; a daughter, Jeanne Legge
and her husband, Ed, Jefferson City; a son, James B. Anderson and his wife, Janet,
Springfield; four grandchildren, Kirk Enochs, Los Angeles, California, Amanda Enochs,
Jefferson City, Rachel and Rebecca Anderson, both of Springfield; two sisters, Martha
Flood and Pauline Seals, both of Ozark; nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death
by: his parents; two sisters, Gussie Haguewood and Mary Ellen Anderson; and a brother,
Frank Anderson. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 5-6:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Gratz Anderson
Student Scholarship Fund, in care of Ozark High School, PO Box 166, Ozark, Missouri,
65721.
Anderson, Cheryl S. (Gibbons) 10 Jul 1948 - 8 Jul 1974 OH 11 Jul 1974 p2
[Note: Daughter of Leo & ? (Hanks) Gibbons; married Farrell Eugene Anderson]
Funeral services are pending for Mrs. Cheryl S. Anderson, 25, of 215 Wachita,
who was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center at 1:36 a.m. Monday after she was found
lying in the front seat of a car in a garage at Route 2, Fair Grove. A graduate of Ozark
High School, Mrs. Anderson lived most of her life in Ozark moving to Springfield eight
years ago. She was employed as a surgical technician at St. John’s Hospital and was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include two sons, Farrell Eugene,
Jr. and Kirk M., both of the home; one daughter, Holly, of the home; her mother and
stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Carpenter of 1343 East Woodland; her father and
stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Gibbons of Aurora; one sister, Mrs. Deanna Murray of
Columbia; a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Hanks of Ozark, and a paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Lera Gibbons of Hannibal. Funeral services for Mrs. Cheryl S,
Anderson, 25, of 215 Washita, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will follow in the Selmore Cemetery.

Anderson, Dollie M. (Shelburn) 1884 - 6 Jul 1963 CCR 11 Jul 1963
[Note; Daughter of James Harrison & Malissa Ellen (Kelley) Shelburn; married George
Edward Anderson]
Mrs. Dollie Anderson, 78, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday at Handley Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Oldfield community, she was a member of the Oldfield Church of
Christ. Surviving are a son, Robert, Oldfield; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Richardson,
Oldfield, Mrs. Ruth Moody, Marionville, Mrs. Nettie Garrison, Sparta, Mrs. Thelma
Goodman, Route 11, Springfield; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are a brother, Johnnie Shelburn, 2038 Pierce; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie
Williamson, 617 North Rogers, and Mrs. Nina Gooch, 1853 South Fremont, all of
Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Oldfield Church of Christ with
Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Anderson, Edgar E. 25 Feb 1888 - 9 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
[Note: Son of George W. & Mary E. (Hancock) Anderson; married Emma A. Cupp 13
Nov 1890 - 17 Nov 1968]
Edgar E. Anderson, 81, Ponce de Leon, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Anderson had lived in the Chestnut
Ridge community most of his life before moving to Ponce de Leon in 1940. He was a
member of the Baptist Church. His wife, Mrs. Emma Anderson, died Nov. 17. Surviving
are four sons, Lowell, Fair Oaks, Calif., Russell, Citrus Heights, Calif., Louis, Ponce de
Leon, and Dennis, Bettendorf, Iowa; and five daughters, Mrs. Mildred Jackson,
Springfield, Mrs. Roma Ward, Carmichael, Calif, Mrs. Zoe Glossip, Ponce de Leon, Mrs.
Doris Arnold, Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Mary Lou Howe, Jefferson City. Other survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Verda Dye, Spokane, and Mrs. Ora Payne, Battlefield; 31
Grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. The Revs. Kenneth McIntosh and LaVern Maxwell
officiated with burial in Highland Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Anderson, Edith C. (Wasson) 1 Oct 1891 - 27 Dec 1972 OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of James A. & Mary Emma (Jones) Wasson; may have been a second
wife of whoever married Florence C. Anderson 14 Jan 1889 - 5 Dec 1945 as they share a
tombstone, but, if so, her sons were from an earlier marriage]
Nixa - Mrs. Edith Wasson Anderson, 81, of 2511 Glenwood Terrace, died last
Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital where she had been a patient since Nov. 30. A native
of Nixa, she was a resident of Westfield, N. J. for 20 years. She moved to West Plains in
1947 where she taught junior high school until 1963. She moved to Springfield in 1966.
A graduate of Drury, Mrs. Anderson was a member of Central Christian Church, Delta
Kappa Gamma, a teachers’ honorary society in West Plains, the National Retired
Teachers Association and the Nixa American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by four
sons, Richard L. of Scottsdale, Ariz., W. Harold of Beaver Dam, Wis., Roger W. of
Dallas, Tex. and Phillip A. of West Plains; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Earson of Enid,
Okla. and Mrs. Lois Grainge, of the home, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Friday in the Central Christian Church at Springfield with the Revs. Michael

McGinnis and C. B. Orahood officiating. Burial was in the Glenn Cemetery near Nixa
under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Anderson, Edward L. “Andy” 22 Sep 1915 - 7 Apr 1989 NE 13 Apr 1989
[Note: Son of Earl V. & Pearl Anderson; married 10 Sep 1939 Mercedes Z. Howrey]
Edward L. Andy Anderson, passed away April 7, 1989 at the age of 73. He was
born Sept. 22, 1915 to Earl V. and Pearl Anderson in Greyco, Kan. On Sept. 10, 1939, he
was united in marriage to Mercedes Z. Howrey at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado,
Kan. Andy served four years in the U.S. Navy. In 1941, he went to work for the Coleman
Co. in Wichita, Kan. and was there for 29 years before moving to Ozark. In 1970, he
began working for Fasco. In 1972, he moved to Highlandville and lived there the
remainder of his life. After retiring in 1981, he worked part-time for Prestress Casting
Co. in Springfield. Andy was a member of United Methodist Church of Ozark. Surviving
are his wife, Mercedes, two sons, Dan, Conway, and Hick of Sedgwick, Kan.; four
daughters, Judy Watson, Highlandville, Deanna Baugh, Avilene, Kan., Linda Eshelman,
Sedgwick, Kan., and Debbie Dougan, Ozark ; three brothers, Floyd, Winfield, Kan., Earl,
Payola, Kan., and Bill, Lawton, Okla.: a sister. Blanche Pullis, Hardy, Ark.; 23
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 11
in the United Methodist Church. Ozark, with the Rev. L E. Reynolds, Jr. officiating and
Mike Walters assisting. Burial was in Tory Cemetery, Highlandville, under direction of
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Anderson, Effie May (Campbell) 20 Jun 1894 - 15 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Minnie (Wills) Campbell; married Wade Anderson
2 Oct 1891 - 12 Dec 1971]
Mrs. Effie May Anderson, 71, died Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Euna
Miller on Rt. 1, Rogersville, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Anderson and her
husband had farmed and been lifelong residents of Christian County. She was a member
of the Smyrna Baptist Church. The survivors include her husband, Wade, of the Miller
home; a son, Billy, of San Francisco; a brother, Rex Campbell, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs.
Nina Witmer of Rogersville, Mrs. Euna Miller, Mrs. Polly Frey Miller of San Francisco,
and Mrs. Rena Cobb of Sacramento, Calif. and two grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harmony Baptist church, the Rev. L. V. Swadley and Howard
Blevins officiated, and burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction of Kelly-FerrellMarsh of Rogersville.
Anderson, Elizabeth “Lizzie” (McCoy) Nov 1876 - 1 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: Daughter of William & Josephine McCoy; married Robert G. Anderson 1873 - 24
Feb 1956]
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, 86, died Thursday morning at her home in Chadwick. She
had lived there most of her life and was a member of Chadwick Baptist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Ray, state of Oregon, and Byron, St. Joseph; two brothers, Ed
McCoy, San Francisco, and Arthur, state of Florida; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Raines, Sparta;
six grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Chadwick Baptist Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris.

Anderson, Emma A. (Cupp) 13 Nov 1890 - 17 Nov 1968
CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: married Edgar E. Anderson 25 Feb 1888 - 9 Mar 1969]
Mrs. Emma A. Anderson, 78, Ponce de Leon, died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. A resident of Christian and Stone Counties most of her life,
she was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ed E.; and four
sons, Lowell, Fair Oaks, Calif., Russell, Citrus Heights, Calif., Louis, Ponce de Leona
and Dennis, Bettendorf, Iowa. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Mildred
Jackson, Springfield, Mrs. Roma Word, Carmichael, Calif., Mrs. Zoe Glossip, Ponce de
Leon, Mrs. Doris Arnold, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Mary Lou Howe, Jefferson City. Also
surviving are four brothers, Sims and Ellis Cupp, both of Forsyth, Otto, Stuart, Iowa and
Herbert, Fellows, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Daisy Bilyeu, Fair Oaks, Mrs. Nellie Brile,
Denver, Colo., Mrs. Mable Keithley, Spokane and Mrs. Nettie Bilyeu, Forsyth; 31
grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon with the Revs. Kenneth McIntosh and LaVern
Maxwell officiating, Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Anderson, Frank A. 22 Sep 1899 - Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13 & OH 9 Dec 1976
p13
[Note: Son of James B. & Amanda (Page) Anderson; married Bessie Bridges 9 Jan 1909
- 10 Dec 1959]
OZARK - Services for Frank A. Anderson, 77, of 529 Cherry, Springfield was at
2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mr.
Anderson died at 10:13 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short
illness. He was a retired farmer and stockman and had lived in the Ozark community
most of his life and Springfield for the past 10 years. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs.
Gussie Haguewood, Hollister, Miss Mary Ellen Anderson, Springfield, Miss Martha
Susan Flood and Mrs. Pauline Seals, both of Ozark; one brother , Grantz, of Ozark and
several nieces and nephews, The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
today.
Anderson, Fred 1911 - 28 Jul 1963 CCR 1 Aug 1963
Fred Anderson, 52, of 2602 Horning, Springfield, died suddenly at 12:30 a.m.
Sunday at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Lawrence, of Mound, near Ava.
A resident of Springfield for 12 years, he moved here from Ava and worked at MFA Tire
Company. Survivors are his wife, Ida; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Thornton, 1602
Madaline, Mrs. Beulah Sweaney, 1535 East University, Mrs. Francis Deck, 1705 West
Nichols, and Bernice Anderson, of the home; two sons, Jim and Kenneth, both of the
home; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Lucille Gardner, Oldfield; halfbrother, Ray Anderson, address unknown; five half-sisters. Pearl, Dorothy, Gwen,
Maxine, and Marie, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Clinkenbeard-Beard Chapel in Ava with the Rev. C.B. Maggard officiating. Burial was
in Hall Cemetery, about 20 miles west of Ava.
Anderson, George Edward 22 Dec 1875 - 17 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948

[Note: Son of James S. & Sarah Elizabeth (Remer) Anderson; married 25 Nov 1900
CCM Dolly M. Shelburn 1884 - 6 Jul 1963]
George Edward Anderson, 73-year-old farmer, died at his home one and a half
miles south of Oldfield, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 17. Survivors include his widow,
Dolly; two sons, Raymond and Robert of Oldfield, four daughters, Mrs. Netta Garrison of
Sparta, Mrs. Mary Richardson of Oldfield; Mrs. Thelma Goodman of Springfield, and
Mrs. Ruth Moody of Utah; two brothers, Charley of Keltner and Newt of Springfield; his
sister, Mrs. Sybil Minor of the state of California. Mrs. Nan Workman of Chadwick, Mrs.
Mary Shipman, Mrs. Jane Gardner, and Mrs. Cora Gibson of Springfield; and ten
grandchildren. Harris of Chadwick will have charge of arrangements.
Anderson, Gloria Jean (Greenlee) Maines 24 Jan 1942 – 14 Jan 1996
Gloria Jean Anderson, 53, Ozark, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long illness. Gloria was born Jan. 24,
1942, in San Bernadino, Ca., the daughter of Thomas and Eugenia Green Greenlee. She
is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one son, Leland Maines, and his
wife, Dona, Broken Arrow, Okla.; two daughters, Cindy Reynolds, and her husband.
Marvin, Sapulpa, Okla., and Wendy Barry and her husband, Kevin, Houston, Tx.; one
brother, Tommy Greenlee; and six grandchildren. No services are planned. The body has
been cremated under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Anderson, Hiram Payne, Jr. 11 Feb 1897 - 16 Dec 1971 CCR 23 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Hiram Payne & Mary Jane (Bloomer) Anderson; married 31 Jan 1920
Blanche M. Merritt 24 Feb 1900 - 29 Aug 1934; married 24 Nov 1938 Beulah Bilyeu;
there is a tombstone for him in Sparta IOOF Cemetery, even though obit says he was
buried at National Cemetery]
Hiram Payne Anderson, 74, of Ozark, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Anderson, a lifelong resident of Ozark, was a 53-year
member of Friend Masonic Lodge. He was a retired postal department employee and a
member of the Springfield VFW post. He was a member of the First Baptist Church,
Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; a son, Joe Anderson, Springfield; two daughters,
Mrs. Josephine Rauch, Washington, MO., and Mrs. Bart Higgins, Kirkwood; a brother,
Charles Anderson, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Marie Woods, Rogersville; 14
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday at
the First Baptist Church in Ozark with the Revs. Allen Harrison and Howard Blevins
officiating, Burial was in National Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Masonic Rites at graveside were conducted by Friend Lodge 352 of Ozark.
Anderson, Irene Caroline (Shipman) Lee Sapp 30 Mar 1917 - 20 May 2004 CCH-N
26 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Matthew & Linda (McDaniel) Shipman; married first ? Lee; married
second ? Sapp; married third Charles Anderson]
Irene Caroline Anderson, age 87, Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004 in
Cox South Medical Center. She was born in Chadwick on March 30, 1917, the daughter
of Matthew and Linda (McDaniel) Shipman. She was baptized at the age of 15. Irene

worked as a beautician for 45 years. Survivors include three children, Charles Lee and
wife Jewel, Chadwick; Darlene Wilkerson, Kearney and Bob Sapp and Lisa, Georgia; 9
grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; a 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by
her parents, her husband, Charles Anderson; a grandson, Charles Oren Lee; 2 brothers
and three sisters. A graveside service was held Saturday, May 22 in Chadwick Cemetery
with Carmel Johnson, Officiating. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. Friday in the Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Anderson, Irene Caroline (Shipman) Lee Sapp 30 May 1917 - 20 May 2004 SN-L 21
May 2004
Irene Caroline Anderson, age 87, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2004
in Cox South Hospital. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, in
Chadwick Cemetery with Carnal Johnson officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Anderson, James Adam 24 Jan 1889 - 22 Oct 1950 CCR 26 Oct 1950
[Note: Son of Thomas & Virginia (Hood) Anderson; married 1 Sep 1909 Elsa Sanders]
Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 24, in the Hurley High School
auditorium for James Adam Anderson, 61, who died Sunday at his home 6 miles
southeast of Hurley. The Rev. Frank Eaton officiated at the services. Burial was in the
Short cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Anderson was born January 24,
1889, in Stone County, the son of Thomas and Virginia Hood Anderson. On September
1, 1909, he was united in marriage to Elsa Sanders and to this union six children were
born. Mr. Anderson had owned and operated a thrashing machine and had served many
farmers in Stone and surrounding counties during the past 29 years. Survivors include
two sons, Howard of Hurley and Milford of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Mary Boyd
and Mrs. Ruby Meade of Kansas City; Mrs. Doris Barnett of Rt. 1 Clever, and Miss
Peggy Lou Anderson of the home; two grandchildren, Junior Anderson and Jimmy
Meade; two brothers, John, of Rt. 2 Crane and Rev. Robert Anderson of Hamilton,
Kansas; one sister, Mrs. Carrie Rhodes of Crane.
Anderson, James B. 5 Nov 1871 - 13 Apr 1955 CCR 14 Apr 1955 p1
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark or James B. Anderson, 83, who died at 10:10 Wednesday night at his
home here following an illness of several months. Rev. Reg M. Mapes and Rev. Harold
Hurst will be the officiating ministers and interment will be at Selmore Cemetery where
Friend Lodge A. F. & A. M. will conduct Masonic rites. A native of Virginia, Mr.
Anderson came to Missouri in a covered wagon at the age of nine, and Christian County
has been his home since then. A farmer and stockman his entire life, Mr. Anderson was
well known and had countless friends throughout southern Missouri and northern
Arkansas. He was a kindly and considerate man, vitally interested in the happiness and
well-being of every acquaintance. In 1908, he became a member of Friend Lodge No.
351, A. F. & A. M. at Ozark and remained a loyal and active Mason until his death. He
had been a Shriner for almost 40 years and was also a member of the Order of the Eastern
Star. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Amanda Anderson; two sons, Frank Anderson of

Springfield and Gratz Anderson of Ozark four daughters, Mrs. Ward Haguewood of
Springfield, Mrs. Leslie Flood of Ozark, Mrs. Leon Seals of Tulsa and Mary Ellen
Anderson of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Hobart Thompson of Fresno, Calif., Mrs.
Ernest Woods of Rogersville and Mrs. Joe O. Monger of Ozark three brothers, Wade
Anderson of Rogersville, Charles Anderson of Springfield and Hiram Anderson of
Ozark, eight grandchildren, other relatives and innumerable friends.
Anderson, James F. 6 Aug 1887 - 18 Nov 1964 CCR 26 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of George & Sarah (Chronister) Anderson ; married 1910 Ollie McDaniel 9
May 1891 - 28 Sep 1976 - 1910 census gives her name as Tinsey Q.; California Death
Index gives mother‘s maiden name as Johnson]
Jim Anderson, 76, Oakland, Calif., a former resident of Ozark and Sparta, died at
2:20 a.m. Wednesday in an Oakland Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Ollie; a daughter,
Miss Wilda Anderson of the home; a son, Loyal, Castro Valley, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs.
Jack Hartline, 1016 North West Avenue, Mrs. Louise Dutton, 514 West Walnut and Mrs.
Pauline Williams, Hutchison, Kan.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11
a.m. Wednesday in C. P. Bannon Funeral Home at Oakland.
Anderson, Jane (Bussard) 22 Apr 1933 - 19 Dec 1999 CCH-N 22 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of ? & Unice Bussard; married Don D. Anderson]
Jane Anderson wife of Don D. Anderson born April 22, 1933 died December 19,
1999 at Cox South. Jane is survived by her husband Don of 48 years, their only child,
Vicki Don Hill and her husband Terry Hill; three precious granddaughters, Casey Dawn
Hill-Tyger, Kiley Jane Hill, Ashley Rose Hill; and her mother, Unice Bussard, all of
Highlandville, Missouri; two sisters, Sharon Hutton of Jefferson City Missouri, Norma
Appelman of Las Vegas, Nevada, and many family members and a host of friends. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Jane was a devoted
wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed sharing crafts and special activities with her
family. She was instrumental in the family business for over 20 years. Join family and
friends for a memorial celebration of her life held at their home December 28, 1999 from
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Anderson, Jewell (Reed) Budd
29 Jul 1925 - 27 Oct 2003 CCH-N 5 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Grace (Shipman) Reed; married Hugh J. Budd, Sr., 24 Jul
1922 - 31 Dec 1977]
Jewell Budd Anderson, age 78, of Oldfield, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2003
in Christian Health Care West, Springfield. She was born July 29, 1925 in Galloway, the
daughter of Harvey and Grace (Shipman) Reed. She was married to Hugh J. Budd, Sr.,
who preceded her in death in 1977. In 1985 she and Robert Anderson were married. He
preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters,
Treva and Mary, and a brother Harley. Survivors include: three sons and their wives,
Hugh J. Budd, Jr., and Holly, Nixa, Calvin and Renee Budd, Clever, and Maurice and
Diana Budd, Ozark; four step-children and their spouses, Leon and Ruth Anderson,
Oldfield, Carl and Carla Anderson, Oldfield, Luella Dollarhide, Oldfield, and Diana and
Gene Sanders, Sparta; six grandchildren, Mike Budd, Tom Budd, Jason Budd, Angela
Fletcher, William Budd, and Josh Budd; six step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren,

several step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Charley; and four sisters, Cynthia, Betty,
Irene and Wyona. Jewell lived her life as a Christian woman, and was a member of the
Church of Christ. Funeral services were at Oct. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Chuck Eakins officiating. Singing was provided by members of the Church of Christ.
Burial followed in Springfield National Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Anderson, Jim "Homer" 1 Oct 1923 - 16 Jul 1990 NN-E 26 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of Aaron & Polly Anderson; married Ruby]
Jim "Homer" Anderson, 66, Highlandville, died Monday, July 16, 1990, in his
home. He was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Lead Hill, Ark., to Aaron and Polly Anderson. He is
survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; his mother, Polly, Taneyville; a son, Carl,
Highlandville; two daughters, Janice Lord and Vicky Lewallen, both of Highlandville;
five brothers, Sherman, state of Washington, Earl, Forsyth, Tom, Protem, and Shorty and
William, both of Taneyville; five sisters, Florence Gunter, Waterloo, Iowa, Nora
McClure, Wheatland, Minnie Lewis, Cedar Creek, Rosalee Strain, Kissee Mills, and
Flora Cummings, Walnut Shade; two grand-daughters; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Services were last Thursday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Gary
Jennings officiating. Burial was in Methodist Church Cemetery, Omaha, Ark.
Anderson, John F. 1 Jul 1930 - 23 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: married Pearl]
John F. Anderson, 58, of Springfield, died at 3:20 p.m. May 23 at Cox Medical
Center North following a long illness. Services for Mr. Anderson were held May 26 in
the New Apostolic Church with the Rev. Lonnie Norman officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Mr. Anderson was a retired steel worker, and was a member of the New Apostolic
Church. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he served his country during the Korean Conflict.
He was a member of the American Federation of Police, and was a life member of the
DAV. Survivors include his wife, Pearl; two stepdaughters, Alice Tanner, Yakima,
Washington, and Linda Russell, Springfield; eight stepsons, Lonnie, James, John,
Donnie, Gary and Tommy Dean Williams, all of Springfield, Clyde Williams, Fordland,
and Richard Williams, Ozark; two brothers, Henry, Springfield, and Edgar, Boise, Idaho;
two sisters, Rosalee Spray, Bakersfield, California, and Mabel Heil, Puyallup,
Washington; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Anderson, Lafayette 23 Aug 1908 - 23 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
Lafayette Anderson, 56, Route 2, Aldrich, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ in
Bona. He is survived by his wife, Helen Louise; two daughters, Miss Marilyn Anderson,
Willard, Mrs. Charley Oxley, Ozark; and a half brother, Wilson Owen, El Dorado
Springs. Funeral services will be announced by Doyle L. Daniel of Walnut Grove.
Anderson, Lenora E. (McKenzie) 7 Nov 1924 - 1 Sep 2005 SN-L 6 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jackson & Dora (Gibson) McKenzie; married 6 Jul 1942 Ross
Charles Anderson]
Lenora E. Anderson, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2005.
She was born November 7, 1924, the daughter of Jackson and Dora (Gibson) McKenzie.

On July 6, 1942, she and Ross Charles Anderson were united in marriage. They lived in
Amarillo, Texas, for several years, where Mrs. Anderson served as Assistant Registrar for
Amarillo College and as legal secretary for the Amarillo City Lawyer. She also worked
for several years helping her husband in his plumbing, heating and air conditioning
business in Guymon, Okla. After moving to Kimberling City, Mrs. Anderson was a
member of Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks Lodge #2505, serving as president for two years.
She was also a member of the Kimberling City Art Guild. Mrs. Anderson was an artist
and many of her family and friends have enjoyed her paintings. She was also an avid
reader. She and her husband moved to Nixa a few years ago and have been active
members of the North Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 63 years,
Ross; two sons, Ross Anderson, Jr., and his wife, Judy, Kimberling City, and Johnny
Anderson and his wife, Voletta, Ozark; four grandchildren, Jeff Anderson, Brian
Anderson, Kristie Boehne, and Sean Anderson; two great-grandchildren, Brittain Shank
and Justise Boehne; a sister, Frances Edwards, Ft. Worth, Texas; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral services will
be at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in North Nixa Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry
Francisco officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In
Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Nixa Baptist Church.
Anderson, Loyal Isaac 12 Dec 1921 - 8 Jan 1945 CCR 9 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Edgar E. “Edd” & Emma (Cupp) Anderson]
Loyal Isaac Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edd Anderson, was born Dec. 13,
1921, an died Jan. 8, 1945, on the Belgium battlefield. He volunteered enlistment in the
Army March 14, 1942, where he remained for over a year and then joined the
paratroopers. He was a member of the Chestnutridge Baptist church since 12 years of
age. He is survived by his parents, five sisters, Mrs. Mildred Jackson of Springfield; Mrs.
Clarence Word of Marshfield, Mo.; Mrs. Curtiss Glossip of Ponce de Leon, Mo.; Mrs.
Gene Arnold of Walnut, Kan., and Mary Lou of the home; four brothers, Lowell and
Lewis of Falrocks, Calif., and Russell and Dennis of the home. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday, Nov. 30, at the Highlandville Baptist church by Rev. Worth
Caughron with burial in the cemetery nearby under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home.
Anderson, Lucile “Mimi” (Adams) 4 Oct 1893 - 22 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of James Franklin & Mattie (Crain) Adams; married 19 Jul 1919 Nels E.
Anderson]
Services for Mrs. Lucile “Mimi” Anderson, 85, Ozark, were held Tuesday in
Harris Chapel with Dr. Prentice Meador officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs.
Anderson, a native of Ozark, died Sunday in Springfield MediCenter. She attended Drury
College and the University of Missouri. In 1913, she began working as a reporter for the
Springfield Republican. She was the second woman who was hired to work as a reporter
in Springfield. In 1919, she married Nels Anderson, the managing editor of the
newspaper. Mrs. Anderson and her husband spent some time in Greece where Anderson
was a vice consul. After returning to the United State, she became the book editor for the
St. Louis Times. She returned to Ozark in 1937 as the advertising manager for Heers. In

1948, she became the manager of the Ozark Book Shop in Springfield, Mrs. Anderson
started the Christian County Public Library in 1954. She retired in 1974. She was a
member of the Ozark Christian Church, Zeta Tay Alpha Sorority, the Missouri Library
Association and the American Library Association. She is listed in Who’s Who Among
American Women. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Anne Appleby, Ozark; a son, Nels
A., Springfield; a brother, Ward A. Adams, Springfield; seven grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian County
Library.
AND
Anderson, Lucile “Mimi” (Adams) 4 Oct 1893 - 22 Jul 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p1
[Note: Caption under photo 1: The late Lucille Anderson, pictured in the Christian
County Library which was the culmination of one of her dreams, will be honored
posthumously by the Missouri Library Association at a presentation Sept. 27 in
Springfield. Caption under photo 2: Children like David Flatness, 3 1/2, Sparta, were
very much in Lucille Anderson’s thoughts in her 20-year career as Christian County’s
first librarian. With David is his mother, Mrs. Ed (Christine) Flatness]
Daughter to Accept Top Honor for Lucile Anderson
A Meritorious Award, Missouri Library Association, for outstanding services in
he library field will be given Sept. 27 in honor of Mrs. Lucile Adams Anderson who died
the past July 22, She was nominated for the honor last May. Mrs. Anderson’s daughter,
Mrs. Sam (Anne) Appleby of Ozark will accept the award at the Howard Johnson Lodge
of Springfield, at the annual conference of the Missouri Library Association, Sir Phillip
Richardson of London, England, will be the speaker at the awards banquet. The award
presentation will be by Charles O’Halloran of Jefferson City, the Missouri State
Librarian. Mrs. Prosser described Sir Phillip as a public relations and communications
consultant who was on a speaking tour of the United States. His topic will be ‘Caring and
Communicating.” Mrs. Anderson founded the Christian County Library n 1954. She was
the librarian for 20 years. And he last great achievement was the new building which the
modern up-to-date library now occupied. “Without her,” said Mrs. Marilyn Prosser, who
succeeded Mrs. Anderson when she retired in 1974, “we wouldn’t have this new
building.” Even after her death, Mrs. Anderson’s influence on the library’s growth is
continuing. Memorial contributions still coming in, are being used to buy microfilm of
Christian County newspaper issues daring back to 1898 and up to 1953. The microfilm
purchase was at the suggestion of the family. Newspapers on the microfilm will include
the old Sparta Christian County Leader, the Billings Times, the Ozark Herald, the Ozark
Tribune and the Christian County Republican (not the Ozark Headliner}. A microfilm
reader has already been purchased and about 36 rolls of microfilm have been ordered,
developed by the University of Missouri Film Laboratory. Following is the nomination
letter by Mrs. Marilyn Prosser. It sets out Mrs. Anderson’s public career and library
accomplishments. “Lucile Anderson has had a colorful and outstanding career in library
service. “After completing a 20-year career as a newspaper journalist for the Springfield
(Mo.) Republican and the St. Louis Times and a second 20-year career in the book store
business, she was asked to help the people of Christian County establish a library, thus
beginning her third 20-year career. “In 1954, in a small one-time livery stable, the
Christian County Library started with a collection of 1,300 volumes. Over the years, Mrs.
Anderson was very involved in the growth and development of the library’s collection.

At her retirement, the collection had grown to 49,000 volumes. “The school
administrators in the county will remember Mrs. Anderson’s undying devotion to the
young people. A desire to see libraries in every school district throughout the county was
one of her special goals. In 1974, all eight school districts has library services for their
youngsters. “One project Mrs. Anderson had a deep fondness for was the collecting of
local history of Christian County. In 1959, she served as an editorial supervisor in the
writing of Christian County: It’s first 100 Years. She developed an outstanding collection
of materials on the county as well as Southwest Missouri. The room housing these
materials now bears the name “Anderson History Room” in her honor. “As early as 1957,
Mrs. Anderson worked with Willard Dennis and Vivian Maddux in forming what is now
the Southwest Regional Library Service, Inc. in Bolivar. “In 1961, the Bibliographic
Center” was created. Mrs. Anderson was instrumental in the development in Southwest
Missouri. The Bibliographic Center then evolved into O.P.L.S. (Ozark Pioneer Library
System) and finally the Southwest Missouri Library Network. Lucile Anderson was
actively involved in each stage of growth in library cooperation. “I hope you will give her
high consideration for the Meritorious Award.”
Anderson, Mamie L. (Hall) 3 Nov 1891 - 11 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of James S. & Callie T. Hall; married Charley H. Anderson 19 Dec
1891 - 29 Sep 1954]
Mrs. Mamie L. Anderson, 79. a lifelong Christian County resident, died at
Springfield Baptist Hospital at 5:05 p.m. Monday following a lingering illness. She was
the member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs.
Gladys Tabor, which whom she made her home at Keltner, Mrs. L. G. Scrivener,
Livermore, Calif., Mrs, Clifford Calvin, Turlock, Calif., Mrs. Floyd Horton, Nixa, Mrs. J.
H. Davis, Selah, Wash., and Mrs. Harley Reed, Keltner; four sons, Emmett Anderson,
Springfield, James E. Anderson, Cassville, Everett Anderson, Sparta, and Darrell
Anderson, Hood River, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Gardner, Sparta and Mrs. Lula
Turner, Sprague, Okla. and 24 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. today in Oldfield Church of Christ with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial
will be in Old Boston Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Anderson, Mart 1888 - 30 Aug 1948 CCR 9 Sep 1948
[Note: Son of George & Sarah (Johnson) Anderson; married 24 Dec 1913 CCM Othena
Roberts 7 Jul 1887 - 14 Feb 1977]
Funeral services for Mart Anderson, 59, who died August 30 at his home near
Oldfield, were held Wednesday afternoon at Sparta Baptist church with Rev. Roy
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Roberts cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Chadwick. Survivors include his wife, Othena; one brother, Jim Anderson, of
Oakland, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Cass Adams of Springfield, Mrs. Pauline Stull and
Mrs. Louis Dutton of Hutchinson, Kansas; other relatives and many friends. He was a
member of the Fairview Baptist church.
Anderson, Martin 1895 - Jul 1950 CCR 13 Jul 1950
AND
Jones, Emma Louise (Anderson) 24 May 1897 - 9 Jul 1950 CCR 13 Jul 1950

[Note: married Lonnie Jones 16 May 1889 - 14 Mar 1954]
Mrs. Emma L. Jones, 52, of Nixa died Sunday in a Springfield hospital of
complications of injuries she received in a two-car wreck at Nixa June 10. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Nixa Baptist church with the Rev. Fred
Jackman officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. She is survived by her husband, Lonnie, of Nixa; one stepson,
Emory Lee Jones of Springfield; a brother, Tom Anderson, of Montana; and two sisters
and one brother living in Sweden. Mrs. Jones was a native of Sweden, coming to
America at the age of 15. She was a member of the Nixa Baptist church. She had suffered
chest injuries in the accident, and a heart condition was given as a contributing cause of
death. Because of her condition, relatives hadn’t told her of the drowning of her brother
at Joplin last week. The body of the brother, Martin Anderson, 55, was found Thursday
night in a lake on a farm where he worked.
Anderson Mary L. 30 Jul 1912 - 5 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
[Note: married Dr. Parkey H. Anderson]
Mary L. Anderson, 75, of McAlester, Oklahoma, died at 2:45 p.m. Dec. 5 at the
Glenpool Health Care Center, Glenpool, Oklahoma, after a long illness. She was a
previous resident of Springfield and a former member of Christ Episcopal Church.
Memorial services were held Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Peter
DeVeau officiating. The body was cremated, and interment was in Springfield National
Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Parkey H.
Anderson, a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army. She is survived by three stepchildren, Mrs.
Lucille Whitney, Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. Elva Gilbert, Peoria, Arizona, and Tom
Anderson, Brookline, Massachusetts; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Watts, Alma, Nebraska,
and Mrs. Ellen Giles, Capistrano, California; and several step-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews. Memorials may be sent to Sisters of Saint Marys Hospital, 1216 S.W. 2nd
Street, Rochester, Minnesota, 55901.
Anderson, Mercedes Zeruah (Howrey) 19 Apr 1921 - 1 Jun 1998 CCH-N 24 Jun
1998
Mercedes Zeruah Anderson was born April 19, 1921 at Pawnee County
Oklahoma to George Howrey and Maybelle Vaughn Howrey. Mrs. Anderson died on
Monday, June 1, 1998 at Ozark, at the age of 77 years 1 month and 13 days. On
September 10, 1939 she was united in marriage to Edward L. Anderson at El Dorado,
Kan. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Mrs.
Anderson was a member of the Ozark United Methodist Church. Mrs. Anderson was a
devoted homemaker and a gifted artist. Her murals are at the Ozark United Methodist
Church and the Selmore Christian Church. Mrs. Anderson is survived by two sons, Dan
D., of Conway, and Richard L. of El Dorado, Kansas, four daughters Judy Watson of
Highlandville, Deanna Baugh of El Dorado, Kansas, Linda Eshelmen of Sedwick,
Kansas, and Debra Dougan of Rogersville. One brother Richard Howrey of Hutchinson,
Kansas and four sisters Mairizie Gavin and Bess Archer both of the state of Oregon,
Dorothy McCoy and Margie Sandoff, both of the state of California, 23 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Thursday
June 4, 1998 at Harris a Heritage Funeral Home with burial to follow beside her husband

at the Tory Cemetery at Highlandville. Memorials can be made in Mrs. Anderson's
memory to the Alzheimers Association.
Anderson, Minnie U. (Dameron) Jan 1881 - 5 Aug 1955 CCR 11 Aug 1955 p1
[Note: Daughter of James & Elizabeth Dameron; married 1 Jan 1908 CCM Randall Ross
Anderson 1863 - 27 Jun 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Anderson, 73, who died August 5 at a
Springfield rest home, were held Monday afternoon at the Sparta Church of Christ with
William F. Walker officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. The widow of the late Ross Anderson who died in 1954,
she had lived in Sparta for almost 50 years and was a member of the Sparta Church of
Christ . Survivors include one son, Clifford Anderson of Ogden, Utah; three daughters,
Lucille Kinser of Springfield; Emmogene Roller of Sparta and Billie Baker of Paso
Robles, Calif; nine grandchildren; one brother, Robert Dameron of Springfield and one
sister, Miss Dora Dameron of Sparta.
Anderson, Nels A. 22 May 1925 - 20 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Nels E. & Lucile (Adams) Anderson]
Nels A. Anderson, 66, Springfield, died of a heart attack at 10:45 a.m. Saturday,
July 20, 1991, in his home. The son of Nels and Lucile Anderson, he was born May 22,
1925, in Ozark. He was the former owner of Anderson Enterprises, builders of swimming
pools. He was a retired civil engineer with Hood and Rich Engineers. He attended Drury
College, where he was a member of Sigma Nu. He was a graduate of Rolla School of
Mines, graduating as a civil engineer. He was a World War II Army veteran and a
member of Solomon Masonic Lodge No. 271 AF&AM. He is survived by four daughters,
Cynthia Crabtree, Jennifer Oliver, Sallie Wooliver and Martha Burch, all of Springfield;
a sister, Anne Appleby, Springfield; five grandchildren; and a host of friends. The body
was cremated under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. No services are
planned.
Anderson, Othenia F.(Roberts) 7 Jul 1887 - 14 Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of William M. & Martha Adaline (Mitchell) Roberts,, Jr.; married Mart
Anderson 1888 - 1948; name spelled Othena on tombstone]
OZARK - Services were here Wednesday for Mrs. Othenia F. Anderson, 89,
Sparta, who died at 10 p.m. Monday at Cox Medical Center after a long illness, Mrs.
Anderson was a lifelong resident of Christian County, residing in the Sparta and Oldfield
communities. She was a member of First Baptist Church at Sparta. Survivors include
several nieces and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel at
Ozark with burial in Roberts Cemetery, west of Sparta.
Anderson, Parkey Howard 11 Mar 1879 - Nov 1952 CCR 16 Nov 1950
[Note: Son of Hiram Payne & Mary Jane (Bloomer) Anderson; married 29 May 1917
Mabel Page; married Mary L.]
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Springfield for Dr. P.H.
Anderson, 71, who died at his home in Ozark Sunday. Services were held in the Alma

Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating.
Burial was in National Cemetery. Masonic rites were conducted at the grave, and military
rites were directed by Goad Ballinger post of the American Legion. Parkey Howard
Anderson son of Hiram P. and Mary Jane Anderson, was born March 11, 1879 in Scott
County, VA. He moved with his parents to the vicinity of Ozark, MO. At the age of two
years. He was a graduate of Ozark High School in 1900. Dr. Anderson attended Marion
Sims Medical School of St. Louis, MO., graduating in 1904. His first medical practice
was at Purdy, MO. He then moved to Oklahoma where he practiced medicine in
Anadarko for 40 years. Dr. Anderson moved back to Missouri in April 1948 residing at
Forsyth, MO. He was a member of the First Christian Church at Anadarko, OK at the
time of his death. Dr. Anderson was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army of the United
States in World War II. He was a thirty-second degree Mason in the Masonic Lodge at
Guthrie, OK. He was also a member of Blud Lodge No. 21 at Anadarko and a member of
the Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Anderson of the home;
three daughters, Mrs. Charles L. Gilbert of Arlington, VA., Mrs. B. G. Whitney of
Elmdale, KS., Mrs. Bill Bailey of Vinita, OK.; one son, Dr. Thomas P. Anderson,
Rochester, MN; six grandchildren and two-great grandchildren. Also four brothers and
four sisters survive; J. B. Anderson and Hiram Anderson of Ozark, Charles H. Anderson
of Springfield, Wade Anderson of Rogersville, Mrs. Alice Monger of Brawley, CA.; Mrs.
Joe Monger, Sr., of Ozark, MO.; Mrs. Ernest Woods of Rogersville, and Mrs. Hovert
Thompson of Fresno, CA. Other survivors include a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Gratz Anderson, Leslie Flood, Dr. Bernice Anderson, Albert Hawkins,
Frank Anderson, and Idus W. Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Judge Tom Moore,
Dr. R. R. Farthing, Dr. J. P. McCann, Charles Walker, Francis Wernet and Edwin
Burlingame.
Anderson, Randall Ross
1863 - 27 Jun 1954
CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
[Note: married 1 Jan 1908 CCM Minnie U. Dameron Jan 1881 - 5 Aug 1955]
Randall Ross Anderson, 91, retired music instructor and farmer, died Sunday,
June 27 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jamie Roller of Sparta. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon, June 30, at two o’clock at the Sparta Church of Christ with
Evangelist Ross Spears officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Clever. Anderson had been a Sparta resident for 50 years. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Minnie Anderson; three daughters, Mrs. Roller of Sparta; Miss Lucille
Anderson of Springfield; and Mrs. Billie Baker of Paso Robles, Calif.; one son, Clifford
Anderson of Merced, Calif.; three half-brothers; nine grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
AND
Anderson, Randall Ross
1863 - 27 Jun 1954 gwobit
R. Ross Anderson, a retired traveling music teacher and farmer, died at 5:15 p.m.
yesterday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Emogene Roller at Sparta. The 91-year-old
Anderson was a native of Davenport, Iowa, and had lived in the Sparta community 50
years. For a number of years Mr. Anderson traveled from town to town in the Sparta area
giving music lessons. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors, besides the
daughter, include his wife, Minnie; a son, Clifford of Merced, Calif.; two daughters, Miss
Lucille Anderson of 1120 North Clay, Springfield, and Mrs. Billie Baker of Pasa Robles,

Calif.; three half-brothers, nine grandchildren and three-great-grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever. Springfield Leader-Press, June 28,
1954.
Anderson, Robert Ervin 11 Aug 1921 - 3 Apr 1999 CCH-N 14 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of George and Dolly (Shelburn) Anderson; married Fern Irene Hull 19 Sep
1927 - 4 Jan 1985; married Jewell (Reed) Budd 29 Jul 1925 - 27 Oct 2003]
Robert E. Anderson, age 77, of Oldfield, died Saturday, April 3, 1999 in his
home. He was born August 11, 1921 in Oldfield, where he continued to live throughout
his life. He was the son of George and Dolly (Shelburn) Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a
farmer and a member of Oldfield Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by: his
parents; his first wife, Fern Anderson; a son, Robert Eugene Anderson; five sisters, Ruby,
Nettie, Ruth, Thelma, and Mary; and three brothers, Clarence, Raymond, and Jesse.
Survivors include: his wife of thirteen years, Jewell Anderson; four children and their
spouses, Leon and Ruth Anderson, Carl and Carla Anderson, Luella and Bob Clifton, all
of Oldfield, and Diana and Gene Sanders, Sparta; three stepchildren and their spouses,
Hugh and Holly Budd, Spokane, Calvin and Renee Budd and Maurice and Diana Budd,
all of Ozark; twelve grandchildren; Donald Leon Anderson, Ronda Lea Pettit, Carrie Jane
Lingle, Curtis Duane Anderson, Russell Dean Anderson, Deena Lynn Anderson, Tammy
Lou Lane, Aimee Suzanne Seibert, Bobbie Jo Clifton, Robert Charles Rogers, Amanda
Diane Rogers, and Randy Frank Rogers; ten great-grandchildren; six step grandchildren;
two step great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Clarence Feeney officiating.
Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Anderson, Robert G. 1873 - 24 Feb 1956 CCR 1 Mar 1956 p 1
[Note: Son of Andrew Gustavus & Hannah (Carson) Anderson; married Elizabeth
“Lizzie” McCoy Nov 1876 - 1 Feb 1963]
Funeral services for Robert G. Anderson, 82, who died February 24 at his home at
Chadwick were held Monday afternoon at the Chadwick Baptist Church, with Rev.
Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Anderson was a resident of Chadwick since moving there
from Iowa in 1910. He was well known throughout the region as a master monument
maker and stone mason. He had been a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church since
1913 and served many years as Sunday School superintendent. He was a former member
of the Modern Woodmen fraternal organization. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Elizabeth McCoy Anderson; two sons, Ray Anderson of Boardman, Ore. and Byron
Anderson of Ames, Iowa; seven grandchildren; other relatives and friends, A son, Joe and
a daughter, Olive Kathryn, preceded him in death.
Anderson, Wade H. 2 Oct 1891 - 12 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Hiram Payne & Mary J. (Anderson) Anderson; married Effie May
Campbell 20 Jun 1894 - 14 May 1966]
Funeral services for Wade H. Anderson, 80, a life-long resident of Linden and
Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery, near Rogersville. Mr. Anderson was a

member of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352 Ozark, and a member of the Baptist Church.
He died at 2:40 p.m. Sunday in Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark, following a long
illness, Surviving are a son, William Anderson of San Francisco; two brothers, Charles
Anderson of Springfield and Hiram Anderson of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Marie Woods of
Rogersville; and two grandchildren.
Anderson, William "Billy" 3 Aug 1918 - 25 Dec 1996 CCH 1 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Wade H. & Effie May (Campbell) Anderson; married 13 Oct 1947 Carma
Bosley]
William ."Billy" Anderson, 78, of San Francisco, California, formerly of Ozark
and Rogersville, died on December 25, 1996 in Naples Community Hospital, Naples,
Florida. Mr. Anderson was born on August 3, 1918 to Wade and Effie Campbell
Anderson in Christian County, Missouri. He was united in marriage on October 13, 1946
in San Francisco, Calif. to Carma Bosley, and they have two children. Mr. Anderson
loved golfing and traveling. He was a retired sheet metal worker with over 50 years in the
Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local 104, San Francisco. He was preceded in death by his
parents. He is survived by his wife, Carma, of the home, a son and his wife: Larry and
Donna Anderson, Golden, Colorado, and a daughter and her husband: Judy and Kevin
Barnett, Fort Meade, Md., three grandchildren: Carrie, Todd and Wendy Barnett, also
two aunts: Euna Miller and Rena Cobb and innumerable cousins. Graveside services
were held on Sunday, December 29, 1996 in Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville, under the
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was Saturday in the
funeral home.
Anderson, William Harvey 27 Nov 1874 - 16 Jun 1947 CCR 19 Jun 1947 p4
[Note: Son of Hiram Payne & Mary Jane (Bloomer) Anderson; married 1901 Grace Faye
Chaffin 1884 - 1938]
William Harvey Anderson was born Nov. 27, 1874, in Scott county, Virginia, the
son of Hiram and Mary Jane Anderson, and died June 16, 1947, at his home near
Oldfield, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 19 days. He moved to Missouri with his
parents in 1880, and spent the remainder of his life in Christian county. In 1901 he was
united in marriage to Grace Fae Chaffin and to this union were born four children. His
wife, a son, Harold, and a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Andrews, preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Effie Anderson of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Lola Sears
of Maple Hill, Kansas; a granddaughter, Mrs. Ruth Harvill of Oldfield, with whom he
made his home, eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Alice
Monger, Brawley, Calif., Mrs. Lizzie Hawkins, Ozark, Mrs. Cora Monger, Sparta, Mrs.
Marie Wood, Rogersville, Mrs. Barbara Thompson, Fresno, Calif.; five brothers, J.B.
Anderson and Hiram Anderson of Ozark, Dr. P.H. Anderson, Anadarko, Okla., Charley
Anderson, Springfield, and Wade Anderson, Rogersville. He was converted and became
a member of the Baptist church when a young man. Funeral services were held Tuesday
at Linden Chapel, conducted by Rev. Junior Richardson of Oldfield, with burial in
Linden cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick and Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Anderson, Wilma Lucille (Howser) 3 Jun 1929 - 20 Dec 2003 SN-L 22 Dec 2003

[Note: Daughter of James & Clara Howser; married Conrad Anderson]
Wilma Lucille Anderson, age 74, of Springfield, died at 5:50 a.m. Dec. 20, in her
home. Mrs. Anderson was a retired dietary cook. Wilma was preceded in death by her
parents, James and Clara Howser; her husband, Conrad Anderson; six brothers, Howard,
Willard, Leroy, and three at birth. Survivors include three sons, Mike Fanning, Jimmy
Fanning and his daughter Constance, and Mark Fanning and his children James and Coty,
all of Springfield; daughter Cindy Powell and husband Kenneth and their son
Christopher, all of Willard; daughter Lori Wilson and husband Mark, Boaz, Mo.; and a
sister, Loren Teal, Dixon, Mo. Also surviving are nieces and nephews and her very dear
friend, Margret Goodman. Funeral services are at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Family and friends will miss her dearly.
Andrews, Arthur Samuel 19 Nov 1891 - 12 Aug 1959 CCR 20 Aug 1959 p1
[Note: Son of William Frank & Jane Margaret (Hall) Andrews married Lydia Whitsett
18 Sep 1901 - 26 Nov 1999]
Funeral services for Arthur Andrews, 67, who died at his home near Oldfield
Thursday, August 13, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 15 in Oldfield Church of
Christ. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Dewayne
Bray will officiate. Survivors include his wife, Lydia, two sons, Bill Andrews of the
home and Jerry Andrews of Springfield, two brothers, Fred Andrews, Rocky Ford, Colo.
and Buster Andrews, Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Mutz, Kansas City, Mrs. Blanche
Tipton, Bois D’Arc, Mrs. Maude Richardson, Oldfield and Mrs. Alta McDaniel, Nixa and
one grandchild.
Andrews, Eugene Rollin “Gene”, Jr. 26 Feb 2004 - 26 Feb 2004 SN-L 29 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of Eugene Rollin and Helen Margaret (Eagle) Andrews; married Thelma
Kathryn]
Eugene R. "Gene" Andrews Jr., 79, Nixa, Mo., passed away at 8:02 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Dec. 24,
1924, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the son of Eugene Rollin and Helen Margaret Eagle
Andrews. His attendance at Missouri University in Columbia was interrupted by military
service in the U.S. Army during World War II, during which he served overseas in the
Philippines and was awarded a Purple Heart. He also served during the Korean Conflict
and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. Gene was the former owner/operator of
Andrews Restaurant and Andrews Motel in Desloge, Mo., and had resided in Springfield
since 1982. He had been a resident of Christian Healthcare in Nixa since November of
1996. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Kathryn
Andrews, who died Dec. 29, 1994, and a sister, Margaret Kleeschulte. Gene is survived
by a daughter and her husband, Sally Kathryn and Gary Morris, Springfield; a sister,
Mary Wilmes, St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren, Meghan and Meredith Morris; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 1,
2004, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Fergus Monaghan
celebrant under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Andrews, George Frank 30 Jun 1890 - 24 Feb 1969 CCR 27 Feb 1969 p9
[Note: married Flossie Logsdon born 3 Aug 1895]
George Frank Andrews, 78, a resident of the Christian Center community near
her, died at 2:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lingering
illness. Mr. Andrews was a retired farmer and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Flossie; four sons, Herbert, River Bank, Calif., Elmer and
Oliver, both of Ceres, Calif. and Bedford of Bend, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. George
Detrick, Easton, Wash, and Mrs. William M. Hilton, Ceres, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday by
the Rev. Hubert Swearengin at McCoy Cemetery near the Prospect Baptist church. Burial
was under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Andrews, Harold Grant 4 Nov 1942 - 15 Sep 1960 CCR 22 Sep 1960 p1
Oldfield Youth Dies Instantly
[Note: Son of Austin Giles “Buster” and Wilma (Geisert) Andrews
Harold G. Andrews, 17-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Buster Andrews of near
Oldfield, was killed, and Joe Day and Gordon Roberts of the Sparta vicinity, were injured
late Thursday night when their car plunged of Highway 14 just east of Route W between
Ozark and Sparta. Chaffin ambulance attendants said Andrews apparently died instantly
in the 11 p.m. wreck. An eastbound 1957 Mercury believed driven by Andrews
overturned several yards down an embankment after leaving the road. Day and Roberts
were taken to an Ozark physician’s office by Chaffin ambulance for treatment of injuries
not believed serious. Funeral services for Andrews were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the
Sparta Church of Christ with Rev. Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. In addition to his parents, he is survived
by two brothers, James Andrews, Route 12, Springfield and Ray Andrews of the home
and a nephew.
Andrews, Jerry Jiles 15 Jan 1924 – 8 Nov 1997 CCH-N 12 Nov 1997
Jerry Jiles Andrews, 73, Sparta, died at 9:40 p.m. Saturday November 8, 1997, in
his home. Jerry was born January 15, 1924, in Oldfield, the son of Arthur Samuel and
Lydia Whitsitt Andrews. He was a WW II Army Veteran serving his country in the
Philippians and in Hiroshima, Japan. He retired from Zenith in 1990 after serving 20
years. He enjoyed his farm in Sparta also helping his brother take care of his boyhood
home in Oldfield. He also enjoyed his dog, “Pup,” and caring for his flowers. He is
preceded in death by his father. Survivors include a son, Randy Andrews and his wife
Sue, Sparta; a daughter, Laurie Andrews, Dickson, Tenn.; a brother Bill Andrews, Sparta;
and his mother, Lydia Andrews, Sparta. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am. Tuesday in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Dorsie Lavell officiating. Burial
will follow in the Sparta Cemetery with military honors by the Veterans Memorial Team.
Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Andrews, Lydia (Whitsett) 18 Sep 1901 - 26 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of William & Tennessee (St. Johns) Whitsett; married Arthur Samuel
Andrews 19 Nov 1891 - 12 Aug 1959]

Lydia Whitsett Andrews, 98, Sparta, passed away at 1:55 a.m., Friday, Nov. 26,
1999 in Balanced Care East, Springfield. She was born Sept. 18, 1901 in Christian
County the daughter of William and Tennessee St. Johns Whitsett. In 1920 she was
united in marriage to Arthur Andrews and to this union two sons were born. Lydia was a
life long member of the Church of Christ in Oldfield. Lydia was preceded in death by her
husband in 1959 and one son Jerry Andrews. She is survived by one son Bill Andrews, of
the home; one grandson Randy Andrews, Sparta; one granddaughter Laurie Woods,
Nashville, Tennessee; a host of nieces, nephews and numerous friends. Funeral services
were held Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 at 10 a.m. in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Harold Tennison officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation
was Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the funeral home.
Andrews, Oren "Owen" Frank 10 Sep 1913 - 30 Jun 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: married Mildred]
Oren "Owen" Frank Andrews, 74, of Ozark, died June 30 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Andrews were held Tuesday in
the Ragan-Thieme North Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. O.V. Dodson officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Andrews was born Sept. 10, 1913, at Pansy,
Missouri. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Mr. Andrews was preceded in
death by his son, Ralph Andrews. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Jean
Neal, Rogersville; four grandsons, Randy and Carl Hutchinson, both of Springfield,
Frank Andrews, Dallas, Texas, and Don Andrews, Waynesville; two great-grandsons;
one great-granddaughter; a brother, Orville Andrews, Springfield; and three sisters, Bea
Harmon, Springfield, Geraldine Hall, Buffalo, and Rachel Cox, Greeley, Colorado.
Andrews, Robert 17 Sep 1910 - 4 Nov 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: married Zula]
Services for Robert Andrews, 69, Springfield, father of Robert J. Andrews,
Rogersville, were held Tuesday in Greenlawn Chapel with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery.
His wife, Zula, also survives. Mr. Andrews died Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a
long illness.
Andrews, Rolland Everett 20 Sep 1886 - 14 Apr 1963 CCR 18 Apr 1963
Funeral services for Rolland Everett Andrews, 76, of Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Billings Christian Church with the Rev. D.S. Frazier and the Rev. C.C. Keller
officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. The
casket was opened at the funeral home and remained closed at the church. Mr. Andrews
died Sunday morning at his home. He had operated Andrews Drug Store in Billings for
49 years. Survivors are his wife, Amanda Lillian; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Boyd,
South Pasadena, Calif., and Miss Faye Andrews of the home; a son, Rolland, Billings;
two sisters, Mrs. Fred King, Marionville, and Mrs. Charles Gilbreath, Springfield, and
two grandchildren.
Andrews, Velma Louise (Baird) 6 Jul 1924 - 3 Jan 2004 SN-L 4 Jan 2004 & CCH-N
20 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Guy E. & Florence (McGinnis) Baird]

Velma Louise Andrews, 79, Springfield, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 in St. John's
Regional Health Center Springfield. She was born July 6, 1924 in Ozark, the daughter of
Guy E. and Florence (McGinnis) Baird. She was employed as a bookkeeper throughout
her working career. She was an active member of the Women's Bowling Association for
many years and one of her greatest joys was teaching her grandson, Tom, to bowl. She
was also a St. John's Auxiliary member, volunteering at the information desk. Mrs.
Andrews was saved at the age of 12 in the Selmore Baptist Church. She most recently
was a member of Glendale Baptist Church in Springfield. Survivors include her
daughter, Barbara L. Watson and husband Harold, Springfield; and a grandson, John
Thomas "Tom" Stoner II. A graveside funeral was held at 2 p.m. Jan. 6 in Selmore
Cemetery, south of Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 5 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Andrews, Wilma C. (Geisert) 6 Nov 1913 - 17 Oct 1992 OH 28 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of Martin &Jane Geisert; married Austin "Buster" Andrews 16 Oct 1911
- Apr 1981]
Wilma C. Andrews, 78, Sparta, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in Spanish
Rose Home, Ozark, following a long illness. She was born in Greene County, Nov. 6,
1913, to Martin and Jane Geisert. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin
"Buster" Andrews; a son, Harold Grant Andrews; her parents; and three brothers.
Survivors include two sons, Jim Andrews and his wife, Sue, Billings, and Ray Andrews
and his wife, Joyce, Nixa; six grandchildren, Dennis Andrews, and Diana Herane, both of
Springfield, Chris Andrews, Willard, Keith Andrews, Tulsa, Okla., Travis Andrews and
Ashley Andrews, both of Nixa; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mildred Farley,
Springfield. Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 20, in Harris Colonial Chapel, with
Dewayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Andrus, Dima S.(?) Carroll Pruitt 1895 - 19 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: married 1925 Nicholas Alfred Carroll 1881 - 27 Jul 1955; married 19 Jan 1957
William Ernest Pruitt 4 Mar 1890 - 20 Aug 1970; apparently divorced or did not use
license, because still under name Dima Carroll married 15 Jan 1960 McKinley E. Andrus
16 Dec 1895 - Nov 1973]
Mrs. Dima Andrus, 75, of Clever, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday in her home. She had
been a resident of the Clever and Nixa communities most of her life. Mrs. Andrus was a
member of the Clever Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, McKinley E. and one
sister, Mrs. Pearl Ledgett, Truman, Ark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Lynn Van De Mark officiated, assisted by the Rev. Fred
Jackman. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
Andrus, Mary Louise (Conrad) 13 Dec 1915 - 2 Jul 2002 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Brent & Mary Elizabeth (Simpkins) Conrad; married 19 Oct
1933 Earl G. "Chick" Andrus]
Mary Louise Andrus, 86, Republic, died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born December 13, 1915 in Stone County, Mo.,
the daughter of Samuel Brent and Mary Elizabeth (Simpkins) Conrad. She was united in

marriage to Earl G. "Chick" Andrus on October 19, 1933. He preceded her in death on
September 4, 1980. Louise had made her home in Republic since the mid 1950s, and
retired from the garment factory. She enjoyed animals, flowers, especially roses, and
children. Her parents, seven brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. She is
survived by two sons and their spouses, Raymond and Jo Ann Andrus, and Ralph and
Katie Andrus; a daughter and her husband, Erlene and Leo Nelson, all of Billings; six
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
July 5, 2002 in Old Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings, with Rev. Joyce Rush officiating, under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. There is no formal visitation planned,
however, the funeral home will be open Thursday noon to 6 p.m. Springfield NewsLeader, July 3 2002.
Andrus, Maudie Bell (?) Gilmore 8 Jun 1904 - Dec 1977
gwobit
Services for Mrs. Bell Andrus, 73, of Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Willie Keithley officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery, near Boaz. Mrs. Andrus died at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after surgery. The names of her daughters, Mrs. Wilfred Owens, Springfield,
and Mrs. Aline Teal, Billings, and her son, Oda Gilmore, Highlandville, previously were
listed incorrectly. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 tonight.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 28, 1977 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples
Andrus, Mintie (Jones) 1887 - 5 Mar 1949 CCR 10 Mar 1949
[Note: married George Andrus]
Mrs. Mintie Andrus, 68, died at her home in Billings at 4:40 am Saturday. She
was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian counties and was a member of Hurley
Primitive Baptist church. Surviving are her husband George; four sons, Ervin, Earl and
Clifford of Billings and Norman of Joplin; three daughters, Mrs. Lola Jaqua of Mt.
Vernon, Mrs. Louis O’Brien of Aurora and Mrs. Beulah Clopton of Kansas City; a
brother, Henry Jones of Hurley; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Garrison of Snyder, OK, Mrs.
Hulda Hale of Billings and Mrs. Emma Wright of Hurley; 15 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the
Hurley high school auditorium, with the Rev. Tom Scroggins of Springfield officiating.
Burial was in Wright cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of Billings. Eldon,
Hobert and Orville Hale and Orie, Laymann and Herbert Wright were pallbearers.
Andrus, Nellie F. (Forbis) 17 Jan 1891 - 14 Jan 1956 CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4
Nellie F. Forbis was born January 17, 1891 near Clever, Mo.. the daughter of
Samuel D. and Martha Ann Wilson Forbis. On July 19, 1917, she was united in marriage
to M. E. Andrus and to this union a son Russell who passed away in infancy was born.
Mrs. Forbis was converted at an early age and united with the Antioch Baptist Church
later moving her membership to Nixa. She entered into rest January 14, 1956 at a
Springfield, Mo. hospital, just three days before her 65th birthday. Survivors include her
husband, M. E. “Kenny” Andrus of the home, Route 1, Clever; four brothers, C. C. and
R. W, Forbis of Clever, W. J. Forbis of Route 1, Billings, and Jim Forbis of Carthage,

Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Dolly Forbis of the home and Mrs. Goldie Ervin of Route 1,
Clever; a nephew, Andrew Forbis of Camden, Ark; three nieces, Mrs. Gladys Pope of
Springfield, Mrs. Wilma Schreiber of Kingsport, Tenn. and Mrs. Mildred Allen of
Clever; other relatives and a host of friends.
AND
Andrus, Nellie F. (Forbis) 17 Jan 1891 - 14 Jan 1956
gwobit
Mrs. Nellie F. Andrus, 64, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died at 2
a.m. today in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Andrus, who was a member of Nixa
Baptist Church, is survived by her husband, M.E. (Kenny) Andrus; four brothers, C.C.
Forbis and the Rev. R.W. Forbis, of Clever, W.J. Forbis of Route 1 Billings, and Jim
Forbis of Carthage; and two sisters, Miss Dolly Forbis of the home and Mrs. Goldie
Ervin of Route 1, Clever. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1956 in the margin.
Andrus, Verna Daisy (Gibbs) 29 Mar 1919 - 29 Nov 2003 SN-L 22 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of John Robert & Mary Olive (Maples) Gibbs]
Verna Daisy (Gibbs) Andrus, 84, Marionville, died Thursday, Nov. 20, at St.
John's Hospital in Aurora. She was born March 29, 1919, in Ozark, the daughter of Mary
Olive (Maples) and John Robert Gibbs. She was a graduate of Ozark High School and
received a B.S. in Education and Master's degree from Southwest Missouri State
University. She taught for 27 years (22 years in Marionville Public Schools). She was a
member of Buck Prairie Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for nearly 40
years. Verna was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Theodore Gibbs and
John Gibbs. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Andrus, Lois Turnbull and
husband John, and Betty Johnson and husband Doug, all of Marionville; two sons,
Howard Andrus and wife Sandy, and Bob Andrus and wife Janelle, both of Springfield;
two brothers, Dale Gibbs of Van Nuys, CA, and Dean Gibbs of Bellflower, CA; one
sister, Jane Johnston of Merced, CA; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at Buck Prairie Baptist
Church with Rev. Johnny Turnbull and Rev. Lee Brownlee officiating. Burial will follow
in I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Marionville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Williams
Funeral Home in Marionville.
Ands, Frank 14 Feb 1895 - 6 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
Graveside services for Frank Ands, 76, of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Old Boston Cemetery, with the Rec. C. C. Rantz officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Ands, a native of Walnut Grove, died at 1:45 p.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He had lived in Oldfield since 1932
and worked on the Perry Gilbert Farm since 1941. He had no survivors.
Anglin, Jeri Grace (Harvill) 19 Nov 1940 - 29 Jan 2003 CCH-N 5 Feb 2003
[Note: Daughter of Eugene and Ruth (Anderson) Harvill; married 1972 James W.
Anglin]
Jeri Grace Anglin, 62, Chadwick, died Jan. 29, 2003, in her home. She was born
Nov. 19, 1940, in Oldfield, the daughter of Gene and Ruth Harvill. Her father preceded

her in death. In 1972 she and James W. Anglin were married. Survivors include her
husband, Jim; five children, Sheryl Fetter, Portland, Ore., Valerie Schwartz, Chadwick,
David Cox, Salem, Ore., Jonathon Anglin, Anaheim, Calif., and Matthew Anglin,
Chadwick; eight grandchildren; her mother, Ruth Harvill, Ozark; a brother, Forrest
Harvill, and a sister, Lana Jean Harvill both of Oregon. A graveside funeral was held at 1
p.m. Feb. 1, in Linden Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations to the
American Cancer Society.
Angwin, H. Gordon 1907 - 2 Feb 1970 CCR 12 Feb 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Fred R. & Lucy (Vaughan) Angwin]
Prominent Kansan Was Ozark Native
H. Gordon Angwin, 62, a prominent Pittsburg, Kan. attorney, business man and
civic leader, died Monday, Feb. 2, at Mt. Carmel Hospital, Pittsburg. He had been in
failing health since surgery last June. Mr. Angwin was a native of Ozark. His father, the
late Fred R. Angwin, was a former school principal here and also owned and published
the Christian County Republican at one time. Mr. Angwin’s mother was the former Lucy
Angwin of Ozark. The deceased was active in legal and business circles in eastern
Kansas for many years. Funeral services and burial were Feb. 4 at Pittsburg.
Ankrom, Paul A. "Pappy" 20 Jul 1913 - 18 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: married Dorothy J.]
Paul A. "Pappy" Ankrom, 75, of Springfield, died at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 18 at Cox
Medical Center South. Services for Mr. Ankrom were held Saturday in Immanuel Baptist
Church, with the Rev. Damon Thomas officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
A resident of Springfield since 1936, Mr. Ankrom was employed with O'Reilly
Automotive for 33 years. He later owned and operated Pappy's Place Barbecue. He was a
member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy J.; three
sons, Matt, Springfield, Mark, Walnut Grove, and Ed Houston, Chesapeake; two
daughters, Linda Norman, Springfield, and Susan Comer, Ozark; a brother, Vance,
Steubenville, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Ankrom, Willa Jean (Walker) Mincks 23 Jul 1939 - 11 Sep 1999 CCH-N 29 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd Delmar & Elda M. Walker; married first ? Mincks; married
second Bill Ankrom]
Willa Jean Walker Ankrom, Bolivar, daughter of Lloyd and Elda Walker, was
born July 23, 1939 in Chadwick. She departed this life Sept. 11, 1999 at Citizen's
Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, at the age of 60. She is survived by her husband, Bill, her
father and stepmother, Lloyd and Helen Walker of Sparta; six sons, Terry Mincks, of the
home; Mark and Linda Mincks and four sons; Billy and Cheryl Mincks and two sons, all
of Bolivar; Kurtis Lawrence of Pacific; Harold Nelson of Jefferson City; and Raymond
Nelson and Trena, two daughters and one son of Pittsburg, Mo.; a daughter, Jeanie
McDonald and her husband, Richard and their two daughters, of Humphreys, Mo.; two
sisters, Joann and Jarret Plaster, Morrisville; and Brenda Walker of Ozark. She is also
survived by three stepbrothers, James Coffelt, Ron Coffelt, and Glen Braden, and one
stepsister, Cindie Hopper. Ankrom was preceded in death by her mother, Elda, and sister

Barbara. Ankrom was a member of Nixa Full Gospel Church and dearly loved the Lord.
She fought a losing battle with cancer, but was always smiling and joyful all the way.
Funeral services were Sept. 14, 1999 at Chadwick Pentecostal Church, and burial was
following at Chadwick Cemetery.
Annett, Marie (Jones)
1892 - 28 Sep 1956 gwobit
Services for Marie Annett, 72, Parker, Washington, former resident of Nixa were
held at 11 a.m., October 1, in Shaw & Sons Funeral Chapel in Parker, Washington. The
Rev. Roy Callahan officiated and burial was in Terrace Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs.
Annett died September 28 in a Parker, Washington hospital after a sudden illness.
Survivors include her husband, Rodney; three step-sons, Gail, Robert and Jim; three
brothers, Loren of Yakima, Guy and Orville [Jones] of Nixa; three sisters, Bertha Coker
of Aurora, Lorene Bolin of Bois D’Arc and Irene Cook of Nixa; five step-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. {Newspaper Clipping from Family Bible September
1982}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Anthony, Treva (Snowden) Lansaw 21 May 1925 - 28 Aug 1999 CCH-N 1 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of Ezekiel & Myrtle Mae (King) Snowden; married ? Lansaw; married
second Norman Anthony]
Treva Snowden Lansaw Anthony, 74 of Ozark, Missouri died August 28, 1999 at
Ozark Nursing Center, widow of the late Norman Anthony daughter of the late Ezekiel
Snowden and Myrtle Mae King Snowden. She was a teacher and cosmetologist of
Cosmetology Beauty School. Survivors include brother-in-law, Carl Peck of Ozark, MO.
niece Donna Darlene Sigma, Ozark, MO. and great niece Whitney Sigma of Ozark, MO.
Services will be September 1, 1999 at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton with burial to
follow in Clay City Cemetery. Visitation after 6 P.M. Tuesday August 31, 1999. Services
were at 1 PM. Wednesday at the Wells Funeral Home, Stanton, Ky.
Antrikin, Ada M. (Hilbert) 23 Aug 1909 - 13 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: married Redis Antrikin 10 Sep 1910 - 26 Oct 1974]
Mrs. Adah M. Antrikin, 62, of Route 2, Nixa, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13,
in St. John’s Hospital, after a short illness. She was a member of the First Christian
Church at Nixa, and had moved to Nixa in 1951 from Springfield. Surviving are her
husband, Redis; a son, Billy H. Antrikin of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Lenna Ella
Carman of Tulsa, and Miss Lucy Antrikin of the home; two brothers, Ralph Hilbert of
Houston, Tex. and Paul Hilbert of Dallas; her mother, Mrs. Ella Langston of Springfield;
and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery
Antrikin, Redis “Bunt” 10 Sep 1910 - 26 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: married Ada M. Hilbert 23 Aug 1909 - 13 May 1972]
NIXA - Funeral services for Redis “Bunt” Antrikin, 64, Route 2, Nixa, were at 10
a.m. Thursday at the Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial
was in Springfield National Cemetery. He was dead on arrival at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at

Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after an apparent heart attack while hunting near his
home.
Apostolos, Freda Elaine (Bolin)
26 Jun 1931 - 30 Nov 2001 gwobit
Freda Elaine (Bolin) Apostolos, 70, Springfield, passed away at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 28, 2001, in her home. Mrs. Apostolos was born June 26, 1931 in
Nixa, the daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Burns) Bolin. She was a member of the Daughters
of the Nile in California and enjoyed painting. She retired from Pacific Bell Telephone
Company in San Francisco. Her parents, four sisters and six brothers preceded her in
death. She is survived by her husband band, George Apostolos of Auburn, Calif.;
daughter, Diane Belt of Springfield; five grandchildren, Gale Kent Tuter Jr., Ricky Lee
Tuter, Tammy Shanneal Webber, Shane Ware and Amanda Dawn Marler, all of
Springfield; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Madlin Bessie Hopkins of Springfield; and
a sister-in-law, Berta Bolin of Willard. Graveside funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, December 3, 2001, in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield, under the direction of
Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to Community Hospice of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield,
MO. 65804. Springfield News-Leader, December 1, 2001.
Appleby, Felix Justin Young, Jr. 21 Jan 1883 - 16 Sep 1965
Blythe, CA
newspaper
[Note: Born Dade Co, MO, son of Felix Justin Young & Mary M. (Ball) Appleby;
married Frances Myrtle (may be Link?)]
Final Tribute Paid Veteran Educator
Funeral rites were held at 2 p.m. Saturday for veteran educator, Felix J. Appleby,
82, who succumbed last Thursday in Blythe Nursing Home. A grand old man, beloved
and respected by many people in Palo Verde Valley whose lives he touched, Mr. Appleby
spent 50 years in public education, and was principal of a local grammar school from
1929 to 1956. Kind and gentle, yet firm with students when firmness was required, Mr.
Appleby taught and lived the golden rule, friends recall. Neighbors had never heard an ill
word about him. Former students still prize good test papers marked with Mr. Appleby’s
initials. Two schools were names for the one - one was the former Blythe Grammar
School on E. Barnard, the main portions first built in 1916 - and the other is the new Felix
J. Appleby Elementary School which “broke ground” in 1963 and first opened last fall.
Mr. Appleby was a charter member of the original Blythe Lions Club and again when the
club reorganized. He remained honorary Lion Tamer, even after he became inactive. He
was an honorary life member of the Blythe Rotary Club. Mr. Appleby was also active in
the Blythe Community Methodist Church and was a trustee for many years. Born Jan. 21,
1883 in Missouri, Mr. Appleby held a BA degree from Southwest Missouri State
Teacher’s College and an MA from the University of Missouri.
Years of Experience
He came to the Palo Verde valley with 27 years of continuous experience gained
as superintendent at Hartville High School 1900-1911 and Ozark High School, 19111924, both in Missouri. He was principal at Milan High School in Mo. From 1924 to
1927. Prior to 1909, he taught in several school of Greenfield, Mo. For four years.
Survivors include his widow, Frances, whom he married at Lockwood, Mo. in 1910; and

two sons, Jack, a U. S. Navy Rear Admiral, Washington, D. C. and Dan, employed by
Kemling. Co. of Dallas, Tex, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the
Community Methodist Church, with the Rev. William Opitz officiating. Interment
followed at Palo Verde Cemetery.
AND
Appleby, Felix Justin Young, Jr. 21 Jan 1883 - 16 Sep 1965 CCR 23 Sep 1965 p1
Friends here have been informed of the death of Felix J. Appleby on Sept. 16 at
Blythe, Calif. where funeral services and burial were last Saturday. Mr. Appleby was
principal at Ozark schools some 45 years ago. He is survived by his wife Frances of the
home in Blythe and two sons.
Appleby, Frances Myrtle (Link?) 22 Feb 1887 - 25 Nov 1976 Blythe, CA
newspaper
[Note: married Felix Justin Young Appleby, Jr.]
Widow of Educator Passes
Frances Myrtle Appleby, the widow of the late Felix J. Appleby who was a longtime teacher and school administrator in Blythe, died Nov. 25 in the Blythe Convalescent
Hospital. She was 89 years old. Mrs. Appleby was born Feb. 22, 1887 in Wichita, Kan.
and moved to Blythe 47 years ago. An elementary school located on South Third Street
was named for her late husband. Private services were held by her family. She is survived
by two sons, Adm. Jack J. Appleby of Danville and Dan Preston Appleby of Louisville,
Ky. [note says should actually be Lewisville, Texas] ; four grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Appleby, Joseph Lewis 11 Jan 1924 - 7 Dec 1972 OH 14 Dec 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Sam and Alma Appleby; married Fern]
Joseph Lewis Appleby, 48, of Kansas City, died at the St. Joseph State Hospital at
5:45 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Appleby was a longtime resident of Kansas City. Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. Fern Appleby; two sons, Joey and Jerome, both of Kansas City; four
daughters, Tina Appleby, Mona Appleby, Mrs. Sue Simmons and Mrs. Bambi Welch, all
of Kansas City; his mother, Mrs. Alma Appleby, of Ash Grove; his father, Sam Appleby
of Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Nancy Gatewood, of Tulsa, Okla; two brothers,
Sam Appleby, Jr. of Ozark and Raymond Appleby of Ash Grove; one half-brother, James
Appleby, Des Moines; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Clarene Matteson, Malcolm, Iowa,
Mrs. Mary Ann Logan, Des Moines, and Mrs. Jessie Bentley, Alton, Ill. Funeral
arrangements were announced by Doyle L. Daniel of Ash Grove.
Applegate, Bertha Eula (Willis) 1 Feb. 1907 - 2 Jan 1994 OH 5 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of George & Nina (Harvill) Willis; married 23 Sep 1927 Melvis K.
Applegate 18 Aug 1905 - 14 Jun 1996]
Bertha Applegate, 86, Sparta, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 1994 in Cox Medical Center,
South. She was born Feb. 1, 1907 at Keltner, the daughter of George and Nina Harvill
Willis. On Sept. 23, 1927, she was united in marriage to Melvis K. Applegate. She and
her husband worked together for many years in the lumber business in Christian County.
She was a faithful Christian and was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church for many
years. Before her death she was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church. Preceding

her in death were a son, Dee Applegate, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Melvis; a daughter, Sally Carroll, and her husband, H.B.,
Ozark; three sons and their wives, Dewey and Wannis Applegate, Ozark, Bill and Shirley
Applegate, and Duke and Jonnee Applegate, all of Springfield; a sister, Rintha Stewart,
Springfield; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will
be at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery.
Applegate, Calvin C. 27 Jun 1924 - 19 Aug 1996 CCH-N 7 Sep 1996
[Note: Son of L. D. & Myrtle (Parker) Applegate]
Funeral services for Calvin C. Applegate, 72, of Augusta, Kan. were held at 2
p.m. Aug. 22, at the First Baptist Church. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta.
Applegate died of cancer, Aug. 19, at 7 p.m. in his daughter’s home in Augusta. He was
born June 27, 1924, at Keltner, Mo., the youngest of 11 children of L.D. and Myrtle
Parker Applegate. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and also belonged to the
Masonic Order. Surviving are his daughter, Priscilla D. Applegate and one son, Calvin C.
II; one brother, John, Augusta; two sisters, Leona Patterson, Augusta, and Effie Young of
Springfield; four grandchildren and many friends.
Applegate, Cathryn “Kate” 28 Dec 1843 - 21 Mar 1928 OH 13 Apr 1977 p5
[Note: married Gilbert Applegate]
LAID TO REST - The Obituary of Cathryn Applegate as Printed in 1928
Cathron Applegate, better known as Grandma Applegate, passed to rest on Marsh
21, 1928, after a life of 84 years, 3 months and 25 days. She was born in the state of
Arkansas on December 28th, 1843. Her life was filled with the varying scenes of this
world’s events, among the most trying for a young woman of her age, being the Civil
War. Being deprived of her father, who went to serve his country in the war and also
saddened by the loss of her mother in 1862, she took upon herself the care for a large
family of 8 sisters and 2 brothers, she being only 16 years of age at the time. Only those
who have experienced the responsibility can realize the duty which fell upon the
shoulders of this young woman. But. she did her work well and met, with a smile and a
determination every trying duty which came her way. At the close of the war, she and
Gilbert Applegate were married in 1865. She had been converted during the trying scenes
of the war and immediately after her marriage with Mr. Applegate, she united with the
Christian Church, with which congregation she has kept in constant touch and affiliation,
living and teaching the Divine principles of Truth and Honesty and righteous living. She
has always kept the faith of Jesus paramount in her life and had been the means of
bringing many souls to see the way of salvation, Her husband preceded her in death,
being called from the stage of life on December 17th, 1926. He, also, was a consecrated
Christian, being a member of the Baptist Church and so well did these people live and
work for the better things of life they won themselves the love and respect of the entire
community to such an extent that they were known by all as Uncle Gill and Aunt Kate.
They also leave a large posterity to mourn their departure. There are 7 sons, one daughter,
57 grand-children, 77 great grandchildren, left to mourn, while in the valley beyond the
Shadow of Death there will be 2 sons, 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She
will also be mourned by 5 brothers and 3 sisters. It is seldom that we chronicle the death

of one whose service to her own life and to the lives of others had erected such a
wonderful monument of live and affection. Aunt Kate, as she was known, began the
building of the foundation of her life when she became the mother and father to that
family of 10 during the trying tearful days of the Civil War, and from that hour she was a
giver of some good and perfect gift to the lives of those about her. As her blood
multiplied, each succeeding life, was just another flower to bloom in her garden of
memorable deeds and gifts. She was of the foundation stock of this great United States,
hers being one of the paramount examples of sacrifice and service. May her soul find
rest as sweet and restful as will the memory she had left for those who will await the hour
when they, to, may again know the pleasures of the presence and associations of Uncle
Gill and Aunt Kate.
Applegate, Claude Lorenzo, M. Sgt. 2 Aug 1918 - 14 Sep 1944 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Lorenz Dow & Myrtle Manona (Parker)Applegate]
Mr. Henry Applegate recently attended the funeral services, in Augusta, Kan., of
his nephew, M. Sgt. Claude Applegate, who was killed with Patton’s 3rd Army in 1945.
Claude was the son of Mrs. Myrtle Applegate and the late L.D. Applegate. He had full
military honors.
Applegate, Cloin C. “Penny” 12 Jan 1898 - 4 Nov 1974 OH 7 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of David Henry & Sarah Frances (Horner) Applegate; married Rosa Hall 10
Feb 1903 - 23 Feb 1986]
OZARK - Cloin “Penny” Applegate, 77 of Ozark died this morning at his home
after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was in the timber
business and was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church, a 32nd degree Mason and a
member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Odd Fellows Lodge. Surviving are his wife,
Rosa; a son, Glen of Gunnison, Colo.; three daughters, Mrs. Lorene Upson and Mrs.
Pauline Creder, both of Selah, Wash. and Mrs. Goldia Richardson, Oldfield; four
brothers, the Rev. M. K. Applegate and James, both of Oldfield, Thonie of Ava and Ollis
of the state of Colorado, 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements
were announced by Adams of Ozark.
Applegate, Cynthia Kay (Hooton) 23 Aug 1959 - 14 Jun 2000 CCH-N 21 Jun 2000
[Note: married 11 Nov 1977 Mike Applegate]
Cynthia Kay Applegate, age 40, of Clever, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center, South. She was born August 23, 1959 in Forsyth. She graduated from
Hurley High School and on November 11, 1977 married Mike Applegate. Mrs.
Applegate was employed by Albertson's in Nixa as Assistant Manager. Survivors
include: Her husband, Mike; four children, Jennifer Applegate, Clever, Mandi Applegate,
Nixa, Holly Applegate and Ryan Applegate, both of Clever, a granddaughter, Alea
Applegate; her parents, Billy J. and Velva (DeLong) Hooton, Aurora; two brothers, Larry
Hooton and his wife Roberta, Aurora and Earnie Hooton and his wife Connie, Billings;
several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Jan Turner, Clever. Funeral services
were at 1:00 pm Saturday, June 17, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Music was provided by Larry Winfree. Burial

followed in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 pm Friday, June 16 in the
funeral home.
Applegate, David Henry 5 Jun 1867 - 8 Sep 1955 CCR 20 Oct 1955 p3
[Note: Son of Gilbert & Catherine (Craker) Applegate; married 28 Mar 1886 Fannie
Horner]
David Henry Applegate was born June 5, 1867 at Bradleyville, the son of Gilbert
and Catherine Craker Applegate. On March 28, 1886, he was united in marriage to
Fannie Horner and to this union 13 children were born. Mrs. Fannie Applegate passed
away on June 18, 1916 and six children also preceded Mr. Applegate in death.: Oakten,
Dale, Oda, Mrs. Mary Simmons, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson and Miss Beautrea Applegate. On
November 26, 1919, he was married to Grace Perkins and to this union one son, James
Henry and one daughter, Mrs. James Rierson were born. The daughter passed away in
May 1947. Mrs. Gracie Applegate also preceded Mr. Applegate in death. Mr. Applegate
was converted at the age of 44 years at the High Lonesome Baptist Church. He was a
member of the IOOF Lodge at Rogersville. Survivors include seven sons, O.A. and Burl
of Parlin, Colo., twins, Honie and Thonie of Selah, Wash., Penny of Oldfield, Melvis of
Keltner and James Henry of Davenport, Okla., one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Upson of
Selah, Wash., three brothers, Mack of Paso Robles, Calif., George of Berryville, Ark. and
Jim Frank of Springfield; 44 grandchildren; 45 great grandchildren; one great, great
grandchild; other relatives and a host of friends. He entered into rest on Sept 8, 1955 at
his home near Keltner at the age of 88 years, 3 months and 3 days. Funeral services were
held at 2:00 Monday, Sept 12, 1955 at the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, east of Oldfield, under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Escorts were Howard, Glen, Warren, Dee
and Robert Applegate and Jerry Upson.
Applegate, Forrest Laine “Frosty” 20 May 1950 - 17 Sep 1973 OH 20 Sep 1973 p1
[Note: Son of James H. “Hobo” & ? (Jackson) Applegate; married Kathy Yandell]
Shotgun Accident Claims Oldfield Man
A young Christian County man was fatally injured early Monday at his rural
Oldfield home in what authorities concluded to be a gun accident. Dead is Forrest
“Frosty” Applegate. Sheriff Joe May berry who was called to the scene shortly after
dawn and coroner Dean Adams who went later to the Applegate home both concluded
that young Applegate had probably gone out to investigate a disturbance in some poultry
and had accidentally discharged a double barrel shotgun he was carrying, the charge
striking him in the chest. Taken by Emergency Ambulance to a Springfield hospital,
young Applegate was dead upon arrival. He was a 1968 graduate of Chadwick High
School, a 1972 graduate of the School of the Ozarks College and a member of the Union
Hill Baptist Church. At the time of his death, he was teaching in the Logan-Rogersville
School System. He is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home, his parents, the Rev. and
Mrs. James H. Applegate, Oldfield; one brother, Truly Applegate, Sparta; and one sister,
Mrs. Nina Atkinson, Norwood. Other survivors include maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Jackson, Springhill, Kan.; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the Chadwick High School auditorium with Revs.
under the direction of Harris of Ozark.

Applegate, Gerald R. 27 Nov 1940 - 2 Jul 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Howard Glen & Juanita (Burks) Applegate; married Rosemary]
Gerald R. Applegate, 22, Route 2, Fordland, died instantly about 5 o'clock
Monday afternoon, in a one-car crash between Oldfield and Sparta on Highway 125.
Funeral services were to be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Ozark,
with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Temple Hill Cemetery near Bruner.
Applegate is survived by his wife, Rosemary, and two daughters, Juanita Marie and
Barbara, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Applegate, of Bruner; two
brothers, Keith and O.A. Applegate, of the parents' home; four sisters, Mrs. Glenda Kay
Trigg of Texas, Wilda Carole, Katheryn and Loretta, all of the parents' home; and his
paternal grandparents, O. . Applegate of Doyleville. Colo., and Mrs. Myrtle Applegate of
Bruner.
Applegate, Glenn W. 11 Apr 1921 - 3 Jan 2003
gwobit
[Note: Son of C.C. "Penny" & Rosa (Hall) Applegate; married 17 Oct 1944 Wanda
Davis]
Glenn W. Applegate, 81, Oldfield, died Jan. 3, 2003, in his home. He was born
April 11, 1921, in Keltner, the son of C.C. "Penny" and Rosa (Hall) Applegate. He served
his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a purple heart after being
wounded in New Guinea. He also received a bronze star for heroic action while serving
his country. On Oct. 17, 1944, he and Wanda Davis were married. He was a member of
Ozark VFW Post No. 7628. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; eight children and
spouses, Gwendolyn Kay and Harry Averill, Independence, Kan., Nedra and Bill Barr,
Oldfield, Renetta Applegate, Independence, Kan., Rebecca Cooper, St. Louis, Sue and
Steven Casebolt, Grand Junction, Colo., Curtis and Lee Applegate, Carbondale Colo.,
Clon Applegate, Oldfield, and Joe Applegate, Paonia, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Lorraine Upson, and Pauline Crider, both of Selah,
Wash., and Goldie Richardson, Oldfield; and a uncle James "Hobo" Applegate, Oldfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two great-grandchildren; and a niece.
Applegate, Howard Glen 10 Jun 1918 - 22 Feb 1994 OH 2 Mar 1994
[Note: Son of Aulis & Myrtle (Hughes) Applegate; married 23 Apr 1940 Juanita Burks]
Howard Applegate, 75, Bruner, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born June 10, 1918 near the Keltner community and was
the son of Aulis and Myrtle Hughes Applegate. He taught school in 1938 and 1939 at
Union Hill School. On April 23, 1940, he was united in marriage to Juanita Burks. He
served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked in timber and
sawmills in Colorado and Utah during the 1940s, and was employed by Boeing Aircraft
in Wichita, Kan., in the early 1950s. He returned to Christian County and worked as a
carpenter and farmer. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a son, Gerald; a grandson, Terry Hyde; a sister, Leaette Willis; a
brother, Warren Applegate; and a niece. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; six children
and their spouses, Kay and Andy Bemboom, Carole and Larry Martin, all of Ozark, Keith
and Chris Applegate, Bruner, Loretta Filbeck, Rogersville, and Otis and Vickie
Applegate, Bruner; a sister, Geraldine Holt, Chadwick; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-

grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were Friday, Feb. 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Joe Mooney officiating.
Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery.
Applegate, Joe Marion, Rev. 29 Jan 1871 - 16 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: married Mary Frances Green 17 Jan 1875 - 27 Mar 1953]
The Rev. Joe Marion Applegate, 80, died Monday at his home in Chadwick after
a lingering illness. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Rev. Applegate started
preaching as a Missionary Baptist Minister in 1899. He was a member of the Missionary
Baptist Church of Chadwick. Survivors include the widow, Mary Frances; two sons,
Sigel and Don, both of Chadwick; seven daughters, Mrs. Fred Moore of Oxford, KS,
Mrs. Tom Moore of Keltner, MO, Mrs. Tete Alesky of Washougla, WA, Mrs. Ambrose
Chapman of Selah, WA, Mrs. Leslie Durbin of Cosmos, WA, and Mrs. Basil Burhart of
Chadwick; four brothers, Henry of Keltner, MO, J.E. of Springfield, Mack of California,
and George of Berryville, AR; 38 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren. Services are
under direction of Harris funeral home of Chadwick.
Applegate, Joyce Kathleen (Case) 17 May 1939 - 14 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of Truman & Walba (Alexander) Case; married 3 May 1958 Kenneth
Applegate]
Joyce Kathleen Applegate, 56, Chadwick, passed away at 4:35 p.m., Tuesday,
Nov. 14, 1995, in St. John's Regional Health Center. Joyce was born May 17, 1939 in
Garrison, Mo., the daughter of Truman and Walba Alexander Case. She was married to
Kenneth Applegate May 3, 1958, in Oldfield, Mo. They lived in the Garrison and
Chadwick communities. She was employed by Fasco Ind. for 29 years. She was a
member of the Chadwick Baptist Temple. She is preceded in death by: Her parents, two
brothers, two children, and a grandchild. Survivors include: Her husband, Kenny, of the
home; two daughters, Camele Steward, Ozark, and Sabrina DeVore, and her husband,
Garry Ava; two sisters, Lois Adams, Garrison, and June Boyd, Bradleyville; one brother,
Clifford. Garrison; three grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services
were in the Chadwick Baptist Temple, with the Reverends Jerry Loveland and Carnel
"Bally" Johnson officiating. Burial followed in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, under
the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was from 7-9
p.m., Friday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chadwick
Baptist Temple building fund, c/o Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home.
Applegate, Karen Renee 25 Mar 1965 - 25 Mar 1965 CCR 1 Apr 1965 p1
Graveside services for Karen Applegate, who died at birth at 6:05 a.m. Thursday,
March 25, in Skaggs Hospital in Branson were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Chadwick Cemetery.
The Rev. Ivan Tatum officiated and burial was under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Ozark. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Applegate, Garrison; a
sister, Carmele of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Applegate of
Chadwick; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Walba Johnson, Garrison and a maternal
grandfather, Claude Roberts of Ozark.
Applegate, Keith Morris

1942 - 10 Jul 1961 CCR 13 Jul 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Dale & (Pinkley) Applegate]
Services for Keith Morris Applegate, 19, 1733 Montebello, Springfield, who died
Monday morning in St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Jewell
E. Windle Chapel with Dr. George I. Myers officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery. He was a member of the Harrison, Ark. Christian Church. He was the son of
Mrs. Lee Earls, 1733 Montebilla and Dane Applegate, Tulsa,. Other survivors are two
brothers, Larry of Tulsa and Dale of the home; one sister, Janice, of the home, and his
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Pinkley of Berryville, Ark.
Applegate, Laura B. (Hursh) Shelburn 8 Sep 1899 - 13 Jan 1970 CCR 15 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of Perry McClellan & Sarrah Ellen (Coffer) Hursh; married 2 Sep 1918
James W. Shelburn; married 20 Oct 1920 Oakten Applegate 12 Jan 1896 - 2 Oct 1934]
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura B. Applegate, 70 of Chadwick will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Chadwick Pentecostal in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev.
Charley Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield under
the direction of Harris of Ozark. She died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness. Mrs. Applegate was a lifelong resident of
Chadwick, and a member of the Chadwick Pentecostal Church. Survivors include one
daughters-in-law, Mrs. Marie Applegate of the home; one sister, Mrs. Lilly Rosenburger
of Richmond, Calif.; three half-brothers, Lonnie and Raleigh Hursh, both of Nampa,
Idaho and Oliver Hursh of Kansas City; two half-sisters, Mrs. Pearl Adams of
Springfield, and Mrs. Ruby Hunsucker of Hilda; two grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Applegate, Lenza L. 13 Apr 1904 - 8 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of Lorenzo Dow & Myrtle Manona (Parker) Applegate; married 31 Dec 1922
Leota Florence Sharpton 23 Jul 1904 - ]
Mr. L.L. (Lenza) Applegate, former resident of Keltner in Christian county, was
killed about 7:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, when he was struck by the Santa Fe El Capitan
train near the Terminal grain elevator in east Hutchinson, Kansas. His home was at
Haven, Kan. He was 45 years old. Papers carried in his pockets made identification
possible. Applegate was walking on ties alongside the track when struck by the train. His
body was catapulted upward by the force of the impact and struck the windshield in front
of the engineer. The body passed over part of the engine and fell to one side of the track.
Dave Hunter, Newton, engineer, said the El Capitan left the Hutchinson station and
headed east at 7:30 p.m. The accident came a few minutes after the train pulled out. The
engineer estimated the train was doing 45 miles an hour at the time of the accident.
Hunter told police he saw Applegate on the track walking in the direction of the train.
Hunter said Applegate had his head down. Hunter said as soon as he saw the man he
blasted the horn and attempted to stop the train. Applegate did not stop walking, he said.
Trainmen said there were six tracks at the point where Applegate was struck and it was
possible that Applegate believed he was on a safe track. The track on which he was
walking was the southernmost track of the series. Applegate suffered a crushed and
mangled skull and broken arms. His body was crushed although it was believed his body
was not run over by the train. The train stopped after the crash and Hunter, with Dan
Conway, conductor, also of Newton, found the body only a few inches away from the

track. Relatives said Applegate had planned to go to Hutchinson to get his son, Lowell, a
Hutchinson junior college student, and bring him home for the weekend. However,
Applegate left his car in Haven. Apparently he caught a ride with an unknown person. It
is not known why he was on the railroad tracks and so far from the center of the city. Mr.
Applegate was a pumper at a Cooperative Oil Co. lease five miles north of Haven.
Survivors, besides Lowell, are his widow, Leola, two other sons, Marvin, Manhattan,
Kan., and Chesley, Haven; three daughters, Mrs. George Oller, Hutchinson, Mrs. Oliver
Smith Jr., Ft. Worth, Tex.; and Elizabeth of the home; four brothers, John, Valley Center;
Elzie, Davenport, Okla., Oscar, Augusta, and Calvin, Augusta; three sisters, Mrs. Leona
Patterson, Wichita, Mrs. Edna Turner, Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Effie Young, Springfield,
Mo., and his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Applegate, Augusta, Kan. Mr. Applegate, who went to
Kansas 22 years ago, had many relatives and friends in this community.
Applegate, Marvin L. 19 Feb 1961 - 25 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: Son of Kenneth L. & Joyce (Case) Applegate]
Funeral services for Marvin L. Applegate, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth L. Applegate, Garrison, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chadwick Baptist Church.
The Rev. Howard Blevins officiated and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris. The child died Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Surviving
besides the parents are a sister, Camele; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don
Applegate, Chadwick; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Walba Johnson, Garrison; and a
paternal great-grandfather.
Applegate, Melvis K., Rev. 18 Aug 1905 - 14 Jun 1996 CCH-N 19 Jun 1996
Rev. Melvis K. Applegate, age 90, of Sparta, died Friday, June 14, 1996 of a
sudden heart attack. He was born August 18, 1905 in the Oklahoma Territory, and was
the son of David Henry and Sarah Frances (Homer) Applegate. On September 23, 1927
he was united in marriage to Bertha Eula Willis. Rev. Applegate was a timber worker and
sawmill operator. He built and served as pastor for several years at Union Hill Baptist
Church, Oldfield. He was a member of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296. He was preceded in
death by: His wife, Bertha, in 1994; a son, Dee Applegate; and thirteen brothers and
sisters. Survivors include: a daughter, Frances "Sally" Carroll and her husband, H.B.
Ozark; three sons and their wives, Dewey and Wannis Applegate, Ozark, Bill and Shirley
Applegate, Springfield, and Willis "Duke" and Jonnee Applegate, Springfield; a brother,
James "Hobo" Applegate and his wife, Opal. Oldfield; a sister-in-law, Rintha Stewart and
her husband Bill, Springfield; sixteen grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Monday, June 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl
Thompson and Rev. Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery,
Oldfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Boston Cemetery Perpetual Care
Fund, C/O Norman Hughes; 1754 Stargrass Rd, Ozark, or Adams Funeral Home.
Applegate, Merlin “Dutch” 11 Nov 1931 - 19 Apr 2004 SN-L 21 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of William Alford & Rosa Lillie (Maggard) Applegate; married Annie]
Merlin "Dutch" Applegate, 72, Springfield, died Monday, April 19, 2004. He was
born in Douglas County, Mo., on November 11, 1931. He was a Korean War veteran and
a retired construction worker. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Annie; two brothers,

Bill of Fair Play, and Voyne of Springfield; one sister, Verb Goodwin of Bois D'Arc; six
children, Becky Letterman of Miller, Lex Applegate of Moberly, Norman Applegate and
his wife, Rosie of Springfield, Norma Curtman and her husband, David of Springfield,
Jerry Duane Applegate and his wife, Charlina of Republic, and Jimmy Applegate of
Willard; eighteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, William Alford Applegate and Rosa
Lillie (Maggard) Applegate; five brothers, Cletis, Clinton, Carl, Elvin, and Jerry; one
sister, Vada; a son-in-law, Raymond Letterman; and two grandsons, Darrin and Tyler. He
loved his family and loved hunting and fishing; he is now walking on God's celestial
shore, in a land where joy shall never end. Visitation will be today, April 21, 2004, at
Greenlawn North from 6 to 8 p.m., with funeral services being held at 10 a.m. on
Thursday, April 22, 2004.
Applegate, Myrtle M. (Hughes)
19 Oct 1899 - 14 Jan 1969 CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. & Elizabeth Jane (Burkhart) Hughes; married Otis Aulis
Applegate]
Mrs. Myrtle M. Applegate, 69, of the Bruner community east of Sparta, died at
noon Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Applegate
was a member of the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints. Surviving are two sons,
Howard G., Bruner, and Warren J., Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Leatta Willis,
Bakersfield, California and Mrs. Geraldine Holt, Chadwick; a sister, Mrs. Minnie St.
Johns
Applegate, Ruth E. (Edwards) 8 Mar 1933 - 14 Jul 1996 CCH-N 20 Jul 1996
Ruth E. Applegate, 63, passed away Sunday, July 14, 1996 in Leesburg, FL. Ruth
was survived by her husband, Thomas; one daughter, Cynthia Applegate of College
Station, TX; two brothers, Fred Edwards of Rockaway', Beach, and Robert Edwards of
Ava; three sisters, Dorothy Gaines of Independence, Mo, Margie Briscoe of Kansas City,
KS, and Ruby Ford of Ozark. Graveside services were held at Lebanon Cemetery June
18, 1996.
Applegate, Thelma Lou (Melton) 1904 - 28 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Belle (Jenkins) Melton; married Thonie Applegate 8 Mar 1910
- 5 Nov 1991]
Thelma Lou Applegate, 87, died Sunday, July 28, 1991, in Riverview Manor,
Ozark, following a two-year illness. She was born in Douglas County near Ava, the
daughter of Jim and Belle (Jenkins) Melton. She married Thonie Applegate. She was a
homemaker and member of Mound Baptist Church. After spending a few years in the
state of Washington, they returned to Douglas County near Ava and then moved to
Elkland, where they lived for two years before entering Riverview Manor. Survivors
include her husband of 57 years, Thonie; two sisters, Emma Jean Rice, Missoula, Mont.,
and Gertrude Lawrence, Ozark; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was
Wednesday morning in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Jenkins Cemetery in Douglas County.
Applegate, Thonie 8 Mar 1910 - 5 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991

[Note: Son of David Henry & Sarah (Homer) Applegate; married Thelma Lou Melton
1904 - 28 Jul 1991
Thonie Applegate, 81, Ozark, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1991 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. He was born March 8, 1910 at Keltner and was the son of David
Henry and Sarah Homer Applegate. Much of his adult life was spent in the state of
Washington. He retired from Washington State Hospital and returned to this area 19
years ago. He was a member of Mound Baptist Church of Elkland. He was preceded in
death by his wife of 57 years, Lou Thelma, July 28, 1991; his parents; eleven brothers
and sisters; and a half-brother and sister. Survivors include a brother, Melvis Applegate,
Sparta; a half-brother, the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate, Oldfield; and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Leo Thompson officiating. Burial was in Jenkins Cemetery, Douglas County.
Applegate, Wilda Lou (Phillips) 2 Apr 1944 - 26 Feb 2003
gwobit
Wilda Lou Applegate, 58, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2003, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born April 2, 1944 in Bruner, the daughter of Thomas
Jessie Phillips and Bertha Georgia Givens Phillips. She had been employed by Hagales,
and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Candy Applegate; her parents; and a nephew, Michael Phillips. Survivors include a sister,
Lola May Newberry, Bruner; two brothers, Rex Phillips, Sparta, and Lenny Phillips and
wife Sherry, Republic; her best friend, Norman Russell, Ozark; and nephews and nieces.
Funeral services were Monday, March 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Bob
Brickner officiating. Burial followed in Temple Hill Cemetery.
Appleman, Joseph W. 12 Jun 1908 - Jul 1973 OH 26 Jul 1973 p9
[Note: married Wilma]
Billings - Services for Joseph W. Appleman, 65 of Rt. 2, Billings, were held last
Saturday at Christian Church at Clark. Burial was in Clark Chapel Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Republic. Surviving are his wife, Wilma; two daughters, Betty
Appleman, Billings and Julia Ann Cavender, Independence; three brothers, George M.,
Holliday, E. B. of Tucson, Ariz. and R. G. of Stillwater, Okla. and two sisters, Mrs.
Wanda Matteoni, Chicago, Ill and Mrs. Ruth Vestal, Bevier, Mo.
Arbuckle, Sarah Jane (Smith) Yates 29 Dec 1932 - 12 Feb 2007 SN-L 15 Feb 2007 &
SN-L 16 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Helen (Krieg) Smith; married 18 Nov 1950 John E. Yates;
married 8 May 1971 Walter "Sonny" Arbuckle]
Sarah Jane Arbuckle, 74, peacefully went home to be with the Lord early Monday
morning, Feb. 12, 2007. She was born on December 29, 1932, the daughter of Helen
(Krieg) Smith and Clyde Smith. Sarah was married to John E. Yates on Nov. 18, 1950.
To this marriage was born two daughters, Kathy Hinton, of Nixa, and Sheryhl Thomas, of
Springfield. Later in life, Sarah married Walter "Sonny" Arbuckle, on May 8, 1971.
Sarah was employed for many years at Hamby's Steak House, and retired in 1993 from
General Electric Motors. She attended North Side Assembly Church. She was preceded
in death by her spouse, Sonny; her parents, Clyde Smith and Helen Moman; and two
brothers, Raymond Clarence Kinser, and Robert Patrick Kinser. Sarah is survived by her

two daughters, Kathy Hinton, of Nixa, and Sheryhl Thomas, of Springfield; three sisters,
Betty Lund, of Springfield, Janet Adams, of Springfield, and Sandy Kelley of Miss.; three
brothers, Albert Smith of Springfield, Ben Smith, of Springfield, and Jon Smith, of
Rogersville; five grandchildren, Tammi M. Heim, Nixa, Melissa R. Schumpert, Ozark,
David T. Coonis, N.J., Ashley B. Thomas, Springfield, and S. Justin Thomas, of
Springfield; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday,
Feb. 17, 2007, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home, North. Visitation will be held
Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Sarah was a wonderful, beautiful,
giving person, and it seemed like the world stopped on Monday, February 12, 2007, when
we lost our Mom, Sister, Grandma, and Granny. We will love and miss her until we meet
again.
Archdale, Clarence B. 29 Jan 1899 - 4 Nov 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: married Freda A. 29 Apr 1905 - 19 Jul 1996; father of Richard E. Archdale 26
Mar 1931 - 29 Jun 2001]
Funeral services for Clarence B. Archdale, 70, of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday
in the Harris Chapel in Nixa and burial will be in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa. Mr.
Archdale was a former resident of Chicago, Ill. and Monett, coming to Nixa in 1961. He
was a former chief engineer of the Railways Ice Company in Chicago, Ill. and a member
of the Tracy Banner Masonic Lodge No. 810 in Chicago. He died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday
after suffering an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Freida A.; one son,
Richard E. Archdale of Cupertine, Calif.; one brother, Carl of Monett; one sister, Mrs.
Ethel Schmidt of San Marcos, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Archer, Betty Jane (Gardner) Moody 2 Jan 1931 - 25 Dec 1989 OH 28 1989
[Note: Daughter of Lewis Howard & Esther Lucile (Anderson) Gardner; married first
Alva Moody 1926 - 10 December 1952; married second Wayne Archer]
Betty Jane Archer, 58, of Oldfield, died at 5:20 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center South following a three-year illness. Mrs. Archer was born in Oldfield and spent
much of her life there. She, with her husband, owned and operated Wayne and Betty's
Grocery and Service. She was a member of Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include
her husband, Wayne; her mother, Lucille Gardner, Oldfield; two sons, Jim Moody, Sand
Springs, Okla., and Joe Moody, Linden; four daughters, Sandra Sue Downey,
Leavenworth, Kan., Delores Ann Cammack, Pleasanton, Kan., Cynthia Kay Smith,
Oldfield, and Betsy Lea Archer, of the the home; a brother, Gerald Lee Gardner, Joplin; a
sister, Lea Etta Giessler, Rolla; 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was
preceded in death by her first husband, Alva Moody. Services will be held today at 1 p.m.
at the Oldfield Church of Christ with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Old
Boston Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Visitation was
Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 in Adams Funeral Chapel of Ozark.
Archer, Ronald Wayne 16 Sep 1925 - 19 Jul 2005 SN-L 21 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Frank & Bertha Archer; married Betty Jane Gardner 2 Jan 1931 - 25 Dec
1989]
Ronald Wayne Archer, age 79, of Oldfield, joined God on Tuesday, July 19,
2005. He was born September 16, 1925, in Ava. Wayne was a retired truck driver. He

enjoyed farming and logging. He was a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who
will be missed by many. Survivors include five children: Cynthia K. Smith, Chillicothe;
Saundra Downey, Atchison, Kan.; Delores Cammack, Plano, Texas; Betsy Fox, Kansas
City, Mo.; and Jim Moody, Springfield; 10 grandchildren, including Emilie Jane Lynn
Smith and Traci Ann Badovinatz; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wanda, Jackie,
and Ailene; three brothers, Norman, Dale, and Frank Archer; and many others who knew
him as Dad and Grandpa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Archer; and a
son, Joe Moody. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2005, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Old Boston Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
AND
Archer, Ronald Wayne 16 Sep 1925 - 19 Jul 2005 SN-L 23 Jul 2005
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, July 23, 2005, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Old Boston Cemetery.
Arehart, Michael DeWayne Jul 1989 - 21 Nov 1989 OH 30 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of Brent & Tonya Arehart]
Michael DeWayne Arehart, four months old, died from a sudden illness Nov. 21
in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Services were held Friday in Adams
Funeral Home of Ozark with the Rev. Lew Cort, Jr., officiating. Cremation followed.
Survivors include his father, Brent Arehart, Bakersfield, Calif.; his mother, Tonya
Arehart, Ozark; two sisters, Stephanie Green and Kristine Arehart, Ozark; a brother,
Raymond Green, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Junior and Cora Williams, Ozark;
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Utley, Joplin; maternal great-grandfather, Noel
Williams, Long Lane, Mo.; and aunts, uncles. and many cousins.
Arender, Alice S. (Sykes)
21 Nov 1916 - 19 Nov 2004 SN-L 20 Nov 2004
Alice S. Arender, 87, of Rogersville, passed away Friday morning in her home.
Surviving are her son, Kary Arender and wife Martha; six daughters, June Eady and
Kenneth, Lynda Lee and Daniel, Deborah Alexander and Jerry, Paula Englund and Larry,
Martha Smith and Dale, and Donna Womack; 31 grandchildren; and 36 greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday
in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader November 20, 2004.
AND
Arender, Alice S. (Sykes)
21 Nov 1916 - 19 Nov 2004 SN-L 20 Nov 2004
Alice S. Arender, 87, Rogersville, died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at her home. Alice
was born on Nov. 21, 1916 in Crystal Springs to Phil Silas and Ella Ponder Sykes. She
was a graduate of Crystal Springs High School and of Clarke Business College in
Jackson. She attended the Church of God Holiness at Forland. Alice was married to
Hershel Kary Arender Sr. on Sept. 7, 1939 and he preceded her in death on March 2,
1992. Surviving is her son Kary Arender Jr. and wife Martha, Fordland; six daughters,
Judy Eady and her husband Kenneth, Rogersville, Lynda Lee and husband Daniel, Hobe
Sound, Fla., Alexander and husband Jerry, Rogersville, Paula Englund and husband
Larry, Stockton, Martha Smith and husband Dale, Rogersville, Donna Womack,
Rogersville; 31 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mertis Sykes,

Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. Alice was also preceded in death by her
parents, two brothers, Phil Sykes Jr. and Estes Sykes, seven sisters, Pallie Covington,
Vergie Hooks, Jerusha Smith, Mattie Patrick, Mertis Booth, Maggie Barber and Ann
Gridley.
Arentzen, Leatrice Geneal “Nicki” (Barnett) 9 Jan 1934 - 8 Dec 2005 SN-L 9 Dec
2005
[Note: Daughter of Austin and Cecil (Penny) Barnett; married Adolph Arentzen]
"Nicki" Leatrice Geneal Arentzen, age 71, of Ozark, passed away Thursday,
December 8, 2005, in Cox South Hospital. She had been a resident of Century Pines in
Ozark. She was born January 9, 1934, in Union, Missouri, the daughter of Austin and
Cecil (Penny) Barnett. Nicki had a passion for gardening and enjoyed ceramics and
fishing. She loved babies and being with family, playing the piano and singing. She was
affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include: five children, Brenda
Fogler and husband, Steve, Danvers, Illinois, Ricky Henry, Naples, Florida, Sally Henry,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Sharon Rogy, Bloomington, Illinois, and Rob Henry and wife,
Deb, Nixa; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Barnett, Kentucky;
a sister, Naomi Cooney and husband, Alvin, Aurora; a special cousin, Ervin Barnett and
his wife, Emma Lou, Billings; nieces; nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by, her parents; her husband, Adolph Arentzen; two brothers,
Robert and Bernard Barnett; and a sister, Mary Lou Curbow. The family would like to
extend a special thank you to Donna Quimby-Edwards, Jim Edwards, Lisa Burdick and
her son, and staff at Century Pines for their loving care of Nicki. In accordance with
Nicki's wishes she was a organ donor, followed by cremation. A visitation will be from 3
to 5 p.m. Sunday, December 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions
may be made to Century Pines gardening fund.
Armantrout, Elmer Lloyd 17 Jun 1891 - 4 Oct 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: married Jessie Ellen Long 5 Mar 1891 - 22 Oct 1955; married 4 Nov 1956 Laura
Millie (Shipman) Nelson 7 Nov 1888 - 28 Feb 1977]
Lloyd Armantrout, 81, Sparta, died at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Armantrout was a lifelong Christian County
resident and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church at Ozark. He is survived by his
wife, Laura; a son, Clo Armantrout of Corvallis, Ore.; two stepsons, Calvin Randall of
Long Beach, Calif. and Leo Nelson of Elkhead; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tressie Swearengin,
Elkhead; two sisters, Mrs. Elvessa Campbell, Alva, Okla. and Mrs. Alma Yeager,
Blackwell, Okla.; a brother, Earl Armantrout of Freedom, Okla.; 25 grandchildren and 36
great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
AND
Armantrout, Elmer Lloyd 17 Jun 1891 - 4 Oct 1972 OH 12 Oct 1972 p1
SPARTA - Funeral services for Lloyd Armantrout, 81, of Sparta were held lat
Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Willie Thomas officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Laura; a son, Clo Armantrout
of Corvallis, Ore.; two stepsons, Calvin Randall of Long Beach, Calif. and Leo Nelson of
Elkhead; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tressie Swearengin, Elkhead; two sisters, Mrs. Elvessa

Campbell, Alva, Okla. and Mrs. Alma Yeager, Blackwell, Okla.; a brother, Earl
Armantrout of Freedom, Okla.; 25 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren.
Armantrout, Jesse Ellen (Long)
5 Mar 1891 - 22 Oct 1955
CCR 27 Oct 1955 p5
Mrs. Jessie E. Armantrout, 64, died Saturday afternoon at her home in Elkhead
after suffering a heart attack. Mrs. Armantrout, a member of the Bruner Community
Church. moved to Elkhead nine years ago from Salt Lake City, Utah. Survivors include
her husband, E. L.; three sons, Jim of Salt Lake City, Utah, Clo of Rolla and Calvin
Randall of Long Beach, Calif; a daughter, Iris of the home; a sister, Mrs. Dora Sherrad of
Pasadena, Calif.; three brothers, William and Frank Long of Jamestown, Ind. and Frank
Long of Vance, Ind. and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
Thursday at the Bruner Community Church in Bruner by the Rev. John Madala. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Armentrout, Laura Millie (Shipman) Nelson Randall 7 Nov 1888 - 28 Feb 1977 OH 3
Mar 1977 p2
[Note: married 19 Oct 1905 CCM Eligah Nelson 21 Feb 1879 - 11 Sep 1953; Married ?
Randall; married 4 Nov 1956 CCM Elmer Lloyd Armentrout 17 Jun 1891 - 4 Oct 1972;
both Nelson & Armentrout stones in Harvill Cemetery]
SPARTA - Mrs. Laura W. Armentrout, 86, of Sparta, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mrs. Armentrout, a resident of
Christian County most of her life, was a member of First Baptist Church, Sparta. She is
survived by a son, Leo Nelson, Elkhead; a daughter, Mrs. Tressie Swearengin, Sparta;
two step-sons, Clo Armentrout, Corvallis, Calif. and Calvin Randall, Long Beach, Calif.,
a sister, Mrs. Ida Gunter, Selma, Calif.; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 8 great
great grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren.
AND
Armentrout, Laura Millie (Shipman) Nelson Randall 7 Nov 1888 - 28 Feb 1977 OH
10 Mar 1977 p10
We would like to thank each one for prayers, flowers, food, visits, cards and every
act of kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one. Alma Swearengin Family,
Leo Nelson Family, Armentrout Family
Armitage, Deuel (Brown) Miebach 1 Feb 1912 - 18 Apr 1993 OH 21 Apr 1993
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Frances (Davis) Brown; Married ? Miebach; married John
Logan Armitage 30 Sep 1881 - 28 Apr 1976]
Deuel Brown Armitage died Sunday, April 18, 1993 in her home following a long
illness. She was born Feb. 1, 1912 in Stone County, the daughter of Arthur and Frances
Davis Brown. she had lived in the Chestnut Ridge area since 1946. She was a member of
the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and an avid gardener. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Logan Armitage, April 28, 1976, a
son, Leon Miebach, three sisters, Stevy Brown, Mettie Patrick and Norma Bass. She is
survived by four sons, Waldo and his wife, Merle, John and his wife Patti, Chestnut
Ridge, Vern Miebach and his wife Judy, and Dell Miebach and his wife Diana, Albany
Ore., a daughter, Francis McCoy, Chestnut Ridge; three sisters, Mary Mease and her
husband, Jim, Reed Springs, Margaret Epps, Orosi, Calif., and Maxine Maples and her

husband, Ward, Billings; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be
Thursday, April 22 at the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Phil Barnhart
officiating. Burial will follow in the Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday,
April 12, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark.
Armitage, Logan John 30 Sep 1881 - 28 Apr 1976 OH 6 May 1976 p6
[Note: Son of John & Eliza J. Armitage; married Henrietta Cummings; married 30 Dec
1946 Deuel (Brown) Miebach 1 Feb 1912 - 18 Apr 1993]
CHESTNUTRIDGE - Logan Armitage, 94, Chestnutridge, died at 3:35 a.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Armitage was a
native of Carroll County and had been a resident of Chestnutridge since the age of three.
He was a member of the Chestnutridge Baptist Church and was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Deuel, two sons, Waldo and John, both of Chestnutridge;
three step-sons, Leon Mieback, Willis, Tex., and Vern and Dell Mieback, both of Albany,
Ore., a step-daughter, Mrs. Frances Baird, Ozark; three grandchildren, two great
grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren.
Armitage, Merle Esther (Estep) 22 Mar 1921 - 12 Mar 1998 CCH-N 25 Mar 1998
[Note: Daughter of Firel & Gladys (Bougher) Estep; married Waldo Hanson Armitage]
Merle Esther Armitage, age 76, of Chestnut Ridge, died Thursday, March 12,
1998, in her home. She was born March 22, 1921 in Walnut Shade and was the daughter
of Firel and Gladys (Bougher) Estep. On April 25, 1938 she was united in marriage to
Waldo Hanson Armitage. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1998. Mrs. Armitage
worked alongside her husband in the operation of the general store at Chestnut Ridge for
many years, and was also Chestnut Ridge Postmaster. Mrs. Armitage was well known for
her ability to create hand made quilts. She was an active member of Chestnut Ridge
Baptist Church. Survivors include: her son, Vernon Armitage and his wife, Charlene,
Liberty; two grandchildren, Kelly Huisenga and her husband , Larry, Nixa; and Timothy
Armitage, Napa, Calif.; two great-grandchildren, two brothers, Howard Estep, Burns,
Ore., and Richard Estep, Sacramento, Calif.; and a sister, Maxine Huff, Arcadia. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, March 17, in Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Paul
Swadley and Rev. Mike Williams and Glenna Tennis officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Armitage, Patti Jane (McQuisten) 1 Feb 1953 - 7 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 &
CCH-N 17 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Sam & June (Clevenger) McQuisten; married John Armitage]
Patti Jane Armitage, 42, Chestnut Ridge, passed away at 10:37 p.m., Sunday, Jan.
7, 1996, in her home. Patti was born Feb. 1, 1953, in Wheatland, Wyoming, the daughter
of Sam McQuisten and June Clevenger Johnson. She was united in marriage to John
Armitage on Sept. 4, 1971, in the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her
husband, John, of the home; two sons, John Jeffrey, Chestnut Ridge, and David Wayne,
of the home; her father, Sam McQuisten, of Ozark; her mother, June Johnson, of Forsyth;
one brother, Bob McQuisten, Sparta; one sister, Beverly Hodges, Springfield; one step
brother, David West, Kansas City; and one step sister, Janna Conway, of Springfield.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 11, 1996, in the Spokane High School

with the Revs. Kent Miller, Gary Robinson, and Clifford Day officiating. Burial
following in the Spokane Cemetery, under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was Wednesday from 6-7:00 p.m., in the funeral home.
Armitage, Waldo Hanson 18 Sep 1906 - 28 1998 CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
Armitage, Waldo Hanson Armitage, age 91, of Chestnut Ridge, died Feb. 28,
1998, in Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson. He was born Sept. 18, 1906 in
Taney County, and was the son of Logan John and Henrietta (Cummings) Armitage. On
April 25, 1938 he married Merle Esther Estep. In 1936 Armitage opened a general store
in Chestnut Ridge which he continued to operate for many years. He also owned
Armitage Clockworks, selling his own handmade clocks. He was an active member and
deacon of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Merle; a son,
Vernon Armitage and his wife, Charlene, of Liberty; two grandchildren, Kelly Huisenga
and her husband, Larry, Nixa, and Timothy Armitage, Napa; Calif.; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Noah Huisenga; and a brother, John Armitage, Chestnut Ridge. Funeral
services were held March 3, 1998, in Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Paul
Swadley and Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Armour, Harriett P. 1886 - 2 May 1967 CCR 4 May 1967 p1
Mrs. Harriett P. Armour, 80, of Oldfield, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday in the home of
a son, John, also of Oldfield, following an illness of a few months. Mrs. Armour, a
member of the Fundamental Baptist church at Mound, is also survived by another son,
Jake of Rocky Ford, Colo; an adopted son, Leroy of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs.
Minnie Grubb, Oilton, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mound Church near
Oldfield with the Rev. Ralph German officiating. Burial will be in Mount Cemetery
under direction of Clingkingbeard.
Arms, Bessie Agnes (Rogers) 28 Mar 1914 - 28 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
Bessie Agnes Arms, 89, died of cancer Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at her home. She
was born on March 28, 1914, in Ochiltree County, Texas, the daughter of Louis and
Anna Rogers. She attended school in Texas until her family moved to the community of
Sparta in 1924. She graduated from Russell Elementary school and left home to work at
an early age. She worked in Springfield in private homes until going to Wichita, Kan. to
work. She returned to Springfield in 1939 to attend college at Southwest Missouri State
University. She married Earl Leland Arms on July 3, 1943 in Louisville, Ky. She joined
the U.S. Army WACs as a medical technician during World War II. After the war ended,
she and her husband attended the Missouri University where they graduated in 1949.
While attending the university, two daughters, Earline and Adella, were born to them.
After graduation, Earl Arms took a job with the Missouri Highway Department as a civil
engineer and they moved to Springfield. Two sons were born to the family in Springfield,
Louis in 1950, and Leland in 1956. Arms taught school in several communities including
Strafford and Springfield. Arms attended First Church of the Nazarene where she devoted
many hours of caring service. She was actively involved in the 4H youth program,
Sunday School, Mission groups and personal outreach until her health prevented active

participation. She was a member of the Daughters of American Revolution. She was
preceded in death by her daughter, Adella Boller, in 1990; one sister, Glades King; and
brothers, Bennie Rogers and George Rogers. Survivors include her husband of 60 years;
their children and spouses, Earline and Michael Dikeman, Manhattan, Kan., Louis and
Carol Arms, Muncie, Ind., and Leland and Beverly Arms, Harvard, Ill.; grandchildren
and spouses, Mark and Cheryl Dikeman, Rebecca and Josh Hendricks, Hannah Boller,
Rachel Boller, Jennifer and Darin Zebel, Stephanie and B.J. Murray, and Megan Arms;
five sisters, Blanche Goins, Bruner, Arlene Goins, Brownsville, Texas, Pauline Ryals,
Morton, Ill., Vivian Johns, Springfield, and Susie Johns, Sparta; and three brothers, John
Rogers, Liberty, Pletcher Rogers, Sparta, and Charles Rogers, Sparta. Funeral services
were held at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 2, 2004, at the Springfield First Church of the Nazarene.
Visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 1, 2004 at the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be made the the First Church of the Nazarene building fund.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Arms, Irvin Junior 23 Jan 1919 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: married Maxine]
Irvin Junior Arms, 69, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, died Oct. 26. Services for
Mr. Arms were held at the First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, with the Rev. Nick
Garland officiating. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery, Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Mr.
Arms retired from the Vaughn Oil Company, where he was employed for .30 years. He
also had served as a Broken Arrow Public Schools employee. He is survived by his wife,
Maxine; a daughter, Iva Jeanette Bradley; sons Dan Hutchison, Joel Hutchison, and
David Arms; a sister, Irma Watts; brothers Earl Arms, Claude Arms, John Arms and
Glenn Arms; eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
Armstrong, Ada Lucille (Dodds) 14 Sep 1912 - Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of Roy W. & Nancy J. Dodds; married 14 Feb 1932 Albert L.
Armstrong]
Billings - Mrs. Ada Lucille Armstrong, 63, Route 2, Billings, died at 6:47 p.m.
Friday in Cox Medical Center after a six-month illness. A Galloway native, she has
worked at several fashion stores and had worked at Le Vogue Fashion shortly before her
illness. Mrs. Armstrong was a member of the Billings Catholic Church. Surviving are her
husband, Albert L.; one son, George L. of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Mary J.
Thomasson, Belleville, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Louise Huxley, 1831 South Fremont and
four grandchildren. Services were announced by Herman H. Lohmeyer.
Armstrong, Helen Louise (Gardner) 31 Jan 1917 – 14 Dec 1994 CCH-N 21 Dec 1994
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Margaret “Maggie” (Richardson) Gardner; married 30
Mar 1932 Mike Workman; married Boyd Armstrong]
Helen Louise Armstrong, 77, Grandview, Wash., formerly of Oldfield, died
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 1994, in Grandview. She was born Jan. 31, 1917, in St. Joseph, the
daughter of William A. and Margaret (Richardson) Gardner. She was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband, Boyd Armstrong, in 1990; a brother; two sisters; a grandson;
and a great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Roller, Springfield, and
Peggy Webb, Grandview, Wash.; a brother, Herle Gardner, Sparta; 10 grandchildren; 36

great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Service were held Sunday, Dec.
18; 1994, in Oldfield Church of Christ, with Clarence Feeney officiating. Burial was in
Oldfield Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Arndt, Albert 18 Jul 1907 - 22 Aug 1974 OH 29 Aug 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Robert & Hulda E. (Bengsch) Arndt; married 31 Jul 1930 Alberta C.
Tiede 27 Nov 1911 - 6 Jun 1956; married 4 Dec 1959 Thetta Cynthia Phillips 14 Aug
1909 - 25 Nov 1991 who m/1 Ganey Fugitt]
CLEVER - Albert Arndt, 67, a lifelong resident of Clever, died at 8:22 p.m.
Thursday in Cox Medical Center Springfield after apparently suffered a heart attack. He
was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier, and member of Clever Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Thetta; a son, Raymond of Neosho; two daughters, Mrs. Ermille
Crow of Clever and Mrs. Leona Nelson, Hurst, Tex.; a step-daughters, Mrs. Sue Melton,
Ozark; a sister, Miss Sylvia Arndt, Springfield; five brothers, Clarence, of Clever, Otis of
Florence, Ariz., Earle of Tulsa, Okla., and Lloyd and Wilford, both of Republic; nine
grandchildren and a step grandchild. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the
Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial was in Smart
Cemetery near Billings under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Arndt, Alberta C. (Tiede) 27 Nov 1911 - 6 Jun 1956
CCR 14 Jun 1956 p5
[Note: married 31 Jul 1930 Albert Arndt 18 Jul 1907 - 22 Aug 1974 ]
Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta C___ Tiede Arndt, 44 who died instantly
Wednesday, June 6 when her auto collided with a train at a railroad crossing on highway
14, a mile west of Clever, were held Sunday afternoon at Clever Methodist Church. Rev.
Floyd Holt and Rev. Kenneth Bunting officiated, and burial was in Smart Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church and had served as Sunday school teach for several years. Survivors
include her husband, Albert O. Arndt of the home southeast of Clever; one son, Raymond
Arndt of Inglewood, Calif; two daughters. Mrs. Ermilee Crow of Clever and Mrs. Leona
Nelson of Kansas City, Kan.; two grandchildren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tiede
of Marionville; five brothers, Roy and Smilie Tiede of Springfield and William, Charlie
and Louie Tiede of Marionville; two sisters, Mrs. Luis Hirning of Independence , Mo and
Mrs. Fanny Denney of Springfield and other relatives.
Arndt, Annie L. (Points) 1897 - 17 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951
[Note: Daughter of George & Eddie Points; married 12 Nov 1919 Henry Arndt]
Mrs. Annie L. Arndt, 54, who lived five miles north of Crane, died suddenly
Saturday night, Nov. 17. Death presumably followed a heart attack. Mrs. Arndt was born
in Greene county and was a lifelong resident of Greene, Christian and Stone counties.
She lived 20 years in her present home. She was a member of the Christian church.
Survivors include her husband, Henry Arndt, a farmer; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Brown
of Crane, Mrs. Maudie McCord of Clarinda, Iowa, and Mrs. Ada Wolfe of Route 1,
Clever; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday
afternoon by the Rev. Tom Proctor in Shiloh Baptist church north of Crane. Burial was in
Oddfellows cemetery at Marionville with Harris of Clever in charge.

Arndt, Augusta L. (Bengsch) 9 Sep 1872 - 21 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of John & Augusta M. Dortha ( Brussat) Bengsch; married Albert C.
Arndt 26 Jul 1870 - 4 Sep 1943]
Relatives have received word that Mrs. Augusta Louis Arndt, 79, long-time
resident of Clever, died Saturday, Sept 22, in Hollydale, CA where she had been living
for the last six years. She was a member of the Clever Methodist church. Mrs. Arndt is
survived by four sons, Hilbert and Leonard Arndt of Kansas City, Curtis Arndt of
Route 1, Nixa and Lawrence Arndt of El Reno, OK; two daughters, Mrs. Marie Daggett
of Kansas City and Mrs. Elenora Hill of Hollydale, CA; a brother, Ernest Bengsch of
Route 1, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Arndt of Clever and Mrs. Lenora Prel of
Milwaukee, WS; 15 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete, but services will be under direction of Harris of Clever.
Arndt, Augustus F. 1867 - 28 Mar 1951 CCR 5 Apr 1951
[Note: married 1890 Olive Beal]
Augustus F. Arndt, 83, died March 28 at his home near Battlefield. Born in Ohio,
he came to Clever with his parents at the age of eight, and lived there until his marriage
to Olive Beal in 1890, when they moved to Battlefield. He was a member of the Walnut
Hill Church of Christ. Survivors include his widow; three sons, Herbert and Harold of
Brookline and Roy of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Campbell of Brookline,
and Mrs. Homer McConnell of Nixa; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday at the Walnut Hill Church of Christ, with burial in
Patterson cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Arndt, Bessie Pearl 19 Dec 1910 - 3 Oct 1935 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Frank L. & Mary Elizabeth (Garrison) Arndt]
Miss Pearl Arndt, 24, died at 9 o’clock Thursday night in the Aurora Hospital
following an appendectomy. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the
Christian Church at Clever with the Rev. Frank West officiating. Burial will be in the
Smart Cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Miss Arndt is survived by
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arndt; three sisters, Mrs. Leo Harter of Billings, Mrs.
Fred Bohm of Nixa and Mrs. Maud Hartley of Mount Vernon; and a brother, Claude
Arndt of Billings.
Arndt, Clarence 21 Mar 1905 - 10 Apr 1994
gwobit
Clarence Arndt, 89, Clever, died April 10, 1994, at St. John’s Regional Health
Center. A lifelong resident of the Clever area, and a well-known farmer and stockman,
Mr. Arndt was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church for over 70 years. He is
survived by his wife, Lindall; a son, Dick, and his wife, Charlene, Skitook, Okla.; two
brothers, Earl Arndt, Tulsa, and Wilford Arndt, Republic, one grandson, Andy Arndt, and
his wife, Denise, Billings; one great-grandson, Will, Billings; nieces and nephews.
Services were held April 13 at Clever United Methodist Church, with burial following in
Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The family
requests that memorial contributions be made to the Clever United Methodist Church.
Funeral Card: CLARENCE ARNDT March 21, 1905 Billings, MO – April 10, 1994

Springfield, Missouri SERVICES Clever United Methodist Church April 13, 1994 at
2:00 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Ray Willis, Rev. Terry Fortner, James Lee MUSIC
Twila Keeling, James Lee, The Church Choir ESCORTS Joe Peebles, Bob Chrismon,
Charles Little, Joe King, Bob Hays, Jerry Bacon HONORARY Josh Pope, Harold
Wampler, Jr., FINAL RESTING PLACE Frazier Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL
HOMES. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Arndt, Claud 14 Nov 1897 - 18 Jul 1975 OH 24 Jul 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Frank L. & Mary Elizabeth (Garrison) Arndt; married Freda King 4 Jan
1898 - 31 May 1978]
CLEVER - Claud Arndt, 77, a lifelong resident of Clever, died at 12:18 a.m.
Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a member of the
Clever Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Freda; two sons, Delbert of Whittier,
Calif. and Gene of Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Wright, Memphis, Tenn.; a sister, Mrs.
Laura Harter, Billings and seven grandchildren. Funeral services for Claud Arndt , 77, a
lifelong resident of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. in Cleer Christian Church with the Revs.
Byron Clark and Ronald Faust officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Clever
under direction of Meadors of Clever. Additional survivors not previously listed include a
foster daughter, Mrs. Doris Gunnett, Billings and three additional grandchildren.
Arndt, Curtis Ferdenand 27 May 1903 - 28 Jun 1999 CCH-N 7 Jul 1999
[Note: Son of Albert Carl & Augusta Louise Christine (Bengsch) Arndt; married
Dorothy Walker ]
Curtis Arndt, 96, Highlandville, MO., passed away Monday, June 28, 1999. In
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 27, 1903, in Billings, the son
of Albert Carl and Augusta Louise Christine Bengsch Arndt. On June 8, 1932, Curtis was
united in marriage to Dorothy Walker in Billings. A long-time resident of the Clever and
Nixa, areas, Curtis enjoyed carpentry and his family farm. He was a founding member of
the Nixa Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his infant daughters,
Patty Lou, Elizabeth Ann, and Luanna Arndt, and Lois Lewellen; a son, Joseph; a great.grandson, Lucas Peterman; a sister, Marie Daggett; and three brothers, Hilbert, Leonard
and Lawrence Arndt. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dorothy, of the home; five
daughters, Doris Owens, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jackie Nelson and Karen Anhalt and
husband, Craig, all of Manitowoc, Wise., Janet Call and husband, the Rev. Danny Call,
Reeds Spring, and Joyce Williams and husband, Rick, Nixa; two sons, and their wives,
Curtis and Cynthia Arndt, Indianapolis, Ind., and Carl and Carole Arndt, St. Peters; a
sister, Elenora Lindsey, South Gate, Calif.; 27 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and
a great-great-grandchild. Services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 1999, in
Assembly of God Church, Nixa, with burial in Smart Cemetery, Clever, under direction
of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m., Wednesday,
June 30, 1999, in the funeral home.
Arndt, Dorothy Mae (Walker) 19 Nov 1914 - 21 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
Dorothy Mae Arndt, 86, Highlandville, passed away on Feb. 21, 2001 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Mrs. Arndt, a homemaker, was a devoted
wife and mother. She was born Nov. 19, 1914 in Nixa. the daughter of Marshall and

Lucinda (Maynard) Walker. She was married to Curtis F. Arndt on July 8, 1932 in
Billings. Mr. and Mrs. Arndt were founding members of the Nixa Assembly of God
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on June 28, 1999; her
children, Karen Anhalt, Lois Lewellen, Patty Lou, Elizabeth Ann, LuAnna and Joseph; a
grandson, Lucas Peterman; a sister; three half sisters and a half brother.
Arndt, Frank Louis 11 Feb 1866 - 24 Jan 1947 CCR 30 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Frederick H. J. & Fredericka J. (Schwartz) Arndt; married 17 Aug 1890
CCM Mary E. Garrison Mar 1875 - 9 Nov 1960]
Frank Louis Arndt was born Feb. 11, 1866, near Lake Erie, Ohio, and died Jan.
24, 1948, at his home near Billings at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 13 days. At the
age of 12 he moved to the Ozarks and spent the remainder of his life here. In 1890 he was
married to Mary Garrison and to this union were born seven children, four of whom have
preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Mary; one son, Claude, of Rt. 1, Billings;
two daughters, Mrs. Leo Harter of Rt. 1, Billings, and Mrs. Maude Hartley of Los
Angeles, Calif.; three brothers, Fred of Springfield, Robert of Clever, and Will of
Riverside, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of
friends. He united with the Christian church at Billings in 1895, but later moved his
membership to the Clever Christian church where he held membership at his death.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Clever Methodist church, conducted by Rev.
B. Frank West of Nixa, with burial in Smart cemetery under direction of the Wilburn
Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Arndt, Henry 18 Jan 1892 - 19 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of Herman/Harmen & Freda/Fredauf Arndt; may be the Henry Arndt who
married Annie Points 1919]
Funeral services for Henry Arndt, 71, of Billings, who died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 19 in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fayetteville after a long illness, will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel. Burial will be in Odd Fellows
Cemetery in Marionville. Mr. Arndt, a retired Stone County farmer, is survived by his
wife, Bessie, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. John Conn, Aurora, and Mrs. Ed Young,
Nixa; a brother, Charlie R. Arndt, Kansas City, Kan.; and one stepson, Robert Beyer,
Billings.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Arndt, Henry 18 Jan 1892 - 19 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Funeral services for Henry Arndt, 71, of Billings, who died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 19, in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fayetteville after a long illness, were
at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bradford Surridge Chapel. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in
Marionville. Mr. Arndt, a retired Stone County farmer, is survived by his wife, Bessie, of
the home; two sisters, Mrs. John Conn, of Aurora, and Mrs. Ed Young, Nixa; a brother,
Charlie R. Arndt, Kansas City, Kan.; and one stepson, Robert Beyer Billings.
Arndt, Howard A. 1910 - 9 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Robert F. & Hulda E. (Bengsch) Arndt]

Howard A., Arndt, 58, Billings, a retired marine master sergeant, died after
suffering a heart attack at his home at 9:30 p.m. Monday, He is survived by his wife,
Linda; three sons, Robert, Marc and Joseph, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Hulda Arndt,
of Springfield; a sister, Miss Sylvia Arndt, Billings; six brothers, Clarence and Albert,
Clever, Lloyd and Wilford, Republic, Earl, Tulsa, Okla and Otis, Florence, Ariz. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Cantrell Chapel, Billings, Burial will be in
National Cemetery, Springfield, with full military rites.
Arndt, Hulda E. 8 Feb 1877 - 15 Jul 1969 gwobit
Mrs. Hulda E. Arndt, 92, of 1516 North Fairway, died at noon Tuesday in her
home after a lingering illness. A native of Manistee, Mich., Mrs. Arndt moved to
Christian County at the age of five. A former resident of Clever and Billings, she had
been a resident of Springfield since 1957. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Sylvia Arndt,
of the home; Clarence and Albert, both of Clever, Otis, Florence, Ariz., Earle, Tulsa,
Okla., and Lloyd and Wilford, both of Republic; 14 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 7 July 1969 in the margin.
AND
Arndt, Hulda E. (Bengsch) 8 Feb 1877 - 8 Jul 1969
CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Ferd & Augusta M. Dortha (Brussat) Bengsch; married Robert
F. Arndt 26 Jul 1870 - 14 Nov 1947]
Mrs. Hulda E. Arndt. 92, of Springfield, died at noon Tuesday in her home after a
lingering illness. A native of Manistee, Mich., Mr. Arndt moved to Christian County at
the age of five. A former resident of Clever and Billings, she had been a resident of
Springfield since 1957. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Sylvia Arndt, of the home; six
sons, Clarence and Albert , both of Clever, Otis, Florence, Ariz., Earle, Tulsa, Okla., and
Lloyd and Wilford, both of Republic; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Arndt, Hulda E. (Bengsch) 8 Feb 1877 - 8 Jul 1969
CCR 17 Jul 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Hulda E. Arndt, 92 of Springfield, were at 10:30 a.m.
Friday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones and Ronald Couch
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Arndt
died at noon Tuesday July 8, in her home after a lingering illness.
Arndt, James Kelly 20 Dec 1955 - 10 Jan 1956 CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4
James Kelly Arndt, 21-day-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Arndt of Routh 1,
Billings died January 10, 1956 at Burge Hospital in Springfield. Survivors besides the
parents include two brothers, Stanley an Terry Arndt of the home; paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Arndt of Rout 1, Billings’ maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mattie
Garrison of Rt. 1, Billings; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Arndt of Rt. 1,
Billings and other relatives. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. January 11, 1956
in Smart Cemetery with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever.

Arndt, Lena (Bohrman) 18 Jun 1902 - 5 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
Billings - Mrs. Lena Arndt, 71, formerly of Billings, died Friday afternoon in
Victoria Estate Convalescent in Kansas City of natural causes. Mrs. Arndt is survived by
one son, Robert of Kansas City; one brother, John Bohrman of Springfield; one sister,
Mrs. Mary Kitten of St. Louis and three grandchildren. Rosary services were at 7 p.m.
Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel in Billings. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday in St.
Joseph Catholic Church with Father Jerry Eachbacher officiating. Burial will be in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
Arndt, Leonard Curtis 30 Aug 1901 - 8 Nov 1966
CCR 17 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Albert C. & Augusta C. (Tiede) Arndt; may be the husband of Lena
Borman 18 Jun 1902 - 5 Apr 1974 - no proof found]
Funeral services for Leonard Curtis Arndt, 65, who died Tuesday. Nov. 8 in his
home in Kansas City were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 in Cantrell Chapel at Clever.
Burial was in Smart Cemetery. Mr. Arndt, a city bus driver, was a former resident of
Christian County. Surviving are his wife, Lena; a son, Robert, Kansas City; three
brothers, Hilbert, Kansas City, Curtis, Nixa (sic - obit does say his & his brother both
named Curtis - 1910 census shows man of age in this obit named Leonhardt, and brother
aged 6 as Curtis ) and Lawrence, El Reno, Okla,; and a sister, Mrs. Elnore Hill,
Hollydale, Calif.
Arndt, Lucy R. (Kempt)
6 Aug 1916 - Dec 1987
gwobit
Funeral Mass for Lucy R. Arndt, 71. Republic, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings with MSGR. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial will
be in Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Mrs. Arndt died Wednesday morning in Mercy Villa Nursing Home,
Springfield, after a long illness. A homemaker, she was a member of St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church, Billings. Survivors include her husband, Otis; a son and his wife Terry
K. and Victoria Arndt, Florence, Ariz.; a brother, Wade Kempt, Brown Springs;; and two
grandchildren. Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. today in Meadors Chapel, Billings.
Handwritten date December 2, 1987. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Arndt, Mary (Garrison) 6 Jan 1931 - 19 Dec 2006 SN-L 21 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Melvin and Maggie (Crow) Garrison; marries 18 Dec 1948 Gene
Arndt]
Mary Arndt departed this life 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006, at Cox
South Hospital, Springfield. She was born January 6, 1931, in Springfield, Missouri, the
daughter of Melvin and Maggie (Crow) Garrison. Mary had a great love for her family
and lived her life accordingly. She was never happier than when they were all together,
and she could express her love for them through her cooking. She was also known for her
hospitality, opening her home to her extended family and many others through the years.
She will be greatly missed. Her parents, and two brothers preceded her in death. She is
survived by her husband of 58 years and one day, Gene, of the home; three children and
their spouses, Stan and Jan, and Jennifer and Jerry, all of Billings, and Terry and Rita,
Marshfield; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kelly and John Altic, Houston, Texas,

Brea and Rodney Fortner, Ozark, Alicia and Craig Massey, Marshfield, and T.J. Arndt,
Marshfield; two great grandchildren, Beth and Collin Fortner, Ozark; two brothers,
Gilbert Garrison, Billings, and Bill Garrison, Springfield; one sister, Elaine Jones,
Moscow, Idaho; other relatives, and many friends. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, December 22, 2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Terry Kleier
officiating. Burial will follow in the Smart Cemetery, Clever. The funeral home will be
open 3 to 8 p.m. today for visitors to pay their respects. Online condolences may be made
at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Arndt, Mary E. (Garrison) Mar 1875 - 9 Nov 1960 CCR 10 Nov 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Martha Dilla Ann (Gold) Garrison; married Frank L.
Arndt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Arndt, 85, who died at 11:05 Wednesday at the
home of her son, Claud, east of Billings, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clever
Christian Church with the Revs. Byron Clark and Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mrs. Arndt was a lifelong resident of
the Clever and Billings communities and was a member of the Clever Christian Church.
Besides her son, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Laura Harter of Billings and Mrs.
Maude Hartley of Los Angeles, 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 14 great,
great grandchildren.
Arndt, Robert F. 26 Jul 1870 - 14 Nov 1947 CCR 20 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Frederick H. J. & Fredericka J. (Schwartz) Arndt; married 10 Jun 1899
Hulda E. Bengsch 8 Feb 1877 - 8 Jul 1969]
Robert F. Arndt, 77, a retired farmer of the Clever community, died at the home
of his daughter, Miss Sylvia Arndt, in Springfield, Friday night. He is survived by his
wife, Hulda, one daughter, Miss Arndt, with whom he had made his home during his
five-month illness; eight sons, Ernest, Clarence and Albert of Clever, Earl and Loyd of
Springfield, Wilford of Republic, Otis of El Reno, Okla., and Howard, with the U.S.
Marines at Columbus, Ohio, and two brothers, Will of Billings and Fred of Battlefield.
Funeral services were held at the Clever Methodist church at 2 o’clock Monday
afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Floyd Holt of Springfield. Burial was made in the
Smart cemetery at Clever under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Arndt, Sylvia A.
2 Dec 1902 - 23 Sep 1993
gwobit
Sylvia A. Arndt, 90, Springfield, passed away Thursday, Sept. 23, 1993, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, She was born in Billings, and was a bookkeeper for
Production Credit for many years. She was also a member of Central Christian Church.
She is survived by three bothers, Wilford Arndt, Republic, Clarence Arndt and wife
Lindall, Clever, and Earle Arndt and wife Dorothy, Tulsa, Okla.; five nieces and nine
nephews; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Her body has been
donated to the University of Missouri-Columbia Medical Center. There are no services
planned. Memorials may be made to Central Christian Church Scholarship Fund, 1475
N. Washington, Springfield, MO 65802. Arrangements were under the direction of
Klingner Mortuary. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.

Arndt, Thetta Cynthia (Phillips) Fugitt 14 Aug 1909 - 25 Nov 1991 gwobit
Thetta Cynthia Arndt, 82, Clever, died at 9:20 a.m. Monday in Century Pines,
Ozark, following a short illness. She was a homemaker and member of Clever United
Methodist Church. Thetta was known as “Aunt Sis” to nine nieces and ten nephews. She
was preceded in death by her first husband, Ganey Fugitt, in 1943; and her second
husband, Albert Arndt, in 1974. She also was preceded in death by her parents, Joel and
Iva Phillips; seven brothers, Clell, Hershel, Lee, Loran, Roscoe, Oren, and Earnest. She
is survived by a daughter, Sue Ann Fugitt Melton and her husband Gary, Ozark, a
grandson Brad Melton and his wife Julie, Jefferson City; a brother, Gene Phillips and his
wife, Jane, Springfield; and two sisters, Helen Freeman, and Doris Ghan and her husband
Hartzel, all of Springfield. She is also survived by three stepchildren, Raymond Arndt
and his wife Phyllis, Neosho, Ermille Crow and her husband Winston, Clever, and Leona
Durham and her husband Tom, Hurst, Texas; nine step grandchildren; eleven step-great
grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. James Lee officiating.
Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery, south of Republic. The casket will be closed at the
beginning of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Clever Older Adults or
Clever United Methodist Church. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Arndt, Wilford H. 1921 - 16 Feb 2005 SN-L 9 Jun 2005
Wilford H. Arndt, 83, Republic, passed away February 16, 2005. The body was
cremated. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005, in
Smart Cemetery, Billings, with Rev. Bert Miller officiating, under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. The Veteran's Memorial Team will provide military
honors for the World War II veteran, and Purple Heart recipient.
Arndt, William Charlie 17 Jan 1864 - 4 Dec 1948 CCR 9 Dec 1948
[Note: married Clara L. Fuhr 5 Nov 1862 - 11 Jun 1934]
William C. Arndt, 84-year-old retired farmer and former resident of Billings, died
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Reka Furh, at Riverside, Calif., Saturday afternoon. Mr.
Arndt had been living in California about a year, and previously lived in Billings most of
his life. Other survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Anna Arnold, of Billings; a son,
William J. Arndt, of Costa Mesa, Calif.; a brother, Fred Arndt, of Springfield; two
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday afternoon, in the Billings Christian church with the Rev. Marion LaFollett
officiating. Burial was in Rosehill cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral
Home of Billings.
Arnold, Aldine Evelyn (Raines) 6 Nov 1913 - 23 Oct 2004 SN-L 25 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Minnie (McCoy) Raines; married 23 May 1940 Herbert M.
Arnold]
Aldine Evelyn Arnold, age 90, of Lamar, passed away Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, at
Kingswood Health Center, Kansas City, Mo., following a two-month illness. Aldine was
born Nov. 6, 1913, in Chadwick, Mo., to Henry and Minnie (McCoy) Raines. On May
23, 1940, in Springfield, Mo., she married Herbert M. Arnold. She taught elementary

school for three years in Morrisville, Mo. Both she and Herbert worked in the DeSoto,
Kan., Ammunition Plant during World War II. Herbert then enrolled in the University of
Kansas School of Medicine. Aldine worked as a transcriptionist for Dr. Galen M. Tice,
Chairman of the Department of Radiology, while Herbert was an intern. She had lived in
Lamar since 1949, was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors
include her daughter and son-in-law, Drs. Jean and Robert Ayres, Belton, Mo.; two
sisters, Irma Mapes, Springfield, Mo., and Hazel Tindle, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo.; a
sister-in-law, Jackie Raines, Springfield, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews, including
a special niece, Mary Finch, Arcadia, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Dr. Herbert Arnold in 1991; her parents; and two brothers, Glen Raines and Jamie
Raines. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, at First Baptist Church
of Lamar, with burial in Lake Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30
p.m. Monday at Daniel Funeral Home, Lamar. Memorial contributions are suggested to
the First Baptist Church Building Fund in care of Daniel Funeral Home.
Arnold, Bess Louise (Brewer) 23 Aug 1928 - 24 Feb 2003 CCH-N 19 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of James Wesley & Mary (Holloman) Brewer; married Floyd Arnold]
Bess Louise Arnold, 74, Nixa, died Feb. 24, 2003, in Christian Health Care of
Nixa. She was born August 23, 1928 in Florence, Ala., the daughter of James Wesley and
Mary (Holloman) Brewer. Arnold was a member of North Nixa Baptist Church in Nixa.
She had been a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Milan, N.M. for 30 years. She
was an active volunteer of Mission Service Corps Prison Ministry of S.B.C. in Milan for
10 years before retiring to Nixa. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Floyd
Arnold, Nixa; two sons and their wives, Rick Leon and Wanda June Arnold, Gurdon,
Ark., and Mark and Jackie Arnold of Nixa; four grandchildren, Sarah, Taylor, Seth, and
Jonathan Arnold, all of Nixa; three step-grandchildren, Regina and Timothy Brown of
Gurdon, Ark., and Kathleen Hastings of Prescott, Ark.; two brothers, James Wesley
Brewer, Jr., and Jessie Brewer, both of Mississippi; nieces and nephews. Services were
10 a.m. Feb. 26 in North Nixa Baptist Church with the Revs. Jerry Francisco and Mark
Arnold officiating. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Arnold, Ethel M.
1888 - 23 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8
Mrs. Ethel M. Arnold, 83, Ozark, died at 4 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical
Center after a long illness. She was a reader in the First Church of Christ Scientist in
Largo, Fla. before moving to Ozark. Survivors are two sons, Ralph S. Arnold, Ozark and
Richard L. Arnold, state of Florida; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Bantz, Chicago; three
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The body will be sent to Elmwood Cemetery,
Kansas City, for cremation by Gorman-Scharpf-Abbott.
Arnold, Eurvin L. “Andy” 5 May 1914 - 2 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
Eurvin L. “Andy” Arnold, age 85, Ozark, passed away Wednesday,
February 2, 2000 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born
May 5, 1914 in Murphysboro, Illinois. Mr. Arnold and his wife Margaret were
married in 1935 and she preceded him in death in 1994. Survivors include three
daughters, Myra Van Norman, Denver, CO, Madolyn Uriu, San Jose, CA and

Jamma Cechota, West Burlington, IA; his son, Erwin Arnold, of the home; eleven
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service was Saturday,
February 5, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Arnold, James W. "Wimpy" 14 Jan 1920 - 26 Dec 2005 SN-L 28 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Harvey & Lona Mae (Hampton) Arnold; married Elma]
James W. "Wimpy" Arnold, age 85, of Ozark, most recently of Springfield,
passed away Monday, December 26, 2005. He was born January 14, 1920, in Springfield,
the son of Harvey and Lona Mae (Hampton) Arnold. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Mr.
Arnold retired as a farm equipment salesman, and later sold insurance. He was also a
farmer. He was an active member of Selmore Baptist Church, and was a member of
Ozark V.F.W. Survivors include his wife, Elma; two children, Joe R. Arnold and wife,
Elizabeth, Tallahassee, Florida, and Judy Ruckman and husband, Larry, Springfield; a
granddaughter, Susan Stafford and husband, Ron, Springfield; two great-grandchildren,
Kaylee and Tanner Stafford; a sister, Verbelee Glidewell and husband, Vernie,
Springfield; five step children, David Melton, Joyce Potter, Carl Biers, Jr., Rita Spickard,
and John Biers; 10 step grandchildren; and several step great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys (Keltner) Arnold; a brother, Ralph Arnold; a
granddaughter, Stacy Ruckman; and his parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
December 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ron Melton officiating. Burial
will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, in the
funeral home. Viewing will begin at 11 a.m.
Arnold, John Joseph "Joe" 6 Sep 1919 - 13 Aug 2006 SN-L 15 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Roy L. & Pearl M. (Newbill) Arnold; married Rosa Mae]
John Joseph "Joe" Arnold, 86, Springfield, passed away at 6:35 a.m. Sunday,
August 13, 2006, in Primrose Place Healthcare Center. Joe was born September 6, 1919,
in Springfield, Mo., to Roy L. and Pearl M. (Newbill) Arnold. Mr. Arnold, a MSU
alumnus, was a World War II veteran, serving under General Patton in Europe during the
D-Day+2 Invasion, and a longtime Harry Cooper Supply employee. Mr. Arnold is
survived by his wife, Rose Mae of the home; his five children and their spouses: Jerry
Lee and Esther Arnold of Franklin, Ohio; John J., Jr., and Dale Arnold of Springfield;
Sharon and Gary Swanby of Ramsey, Minn.; Richard and Mary Ann Arnold of
Springfield; Charles and Virginia Arnold of Highlandville, Mo.; seven grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren; and his brother, Roy Louis Arnold of Brooklyn, NY. Funeral
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2006, in St. Agnes Cathedral with Fr. Mike
McDevitt celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery under
the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St. Visitation will begin
at 5 p.m., followed by Prayer Service at 7 p.m. today, Aug. 15, in the funeral home.
Heartfelt thanks go to the Primrose staff who showered Joe and family with tender loving
care during his final days. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes
Tuition Fund, 533 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806. Online condolences can be made
at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Arnold, Joseph Henry 25 Nov 1920 - 30 Aug 2000 CCH-N 13 Sep 2000

[Note: no legible tombstone; married second 7 Nov 1969 Lela]
Joseph Henry Arnold, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, August 30,
2000 in his home. He was born November 25, 1920 in Canton, Connecticut, and served
his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. On November 7, 1969, he and his
wife, Lela were married. Mr. Arnold was a manager for several manufacturers during his
working career. He was a member of Clinton Rotary Club. Survivors include: his wife,
Lela; two sons, Joseph H. Arnold, Jr., and his wife, Voiza, Placentia, California, and
Murray Charles Arnold, Connecticut; two stepdaughters, Susan Bilyeu and her husband
Steve, Ozark, and Judy Simmons, Clever, and six grandchildren, Melissa, Sarah, J.R.,
William, Wyatt, and Lacey. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Richard Arnold. A memorial service was held Saturday, September 2, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Arnold, Louise 27 Jul 1916 - 4 Sep 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: married Carl W. Arnold]
Louise Arnold, 73, of Springfield, died at 7 a.m. Sept. 4 at St. John's Regional
Health Center. Services for Mrs. Arnold were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the
Klingner Chapel, with Gordon Shields officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Arnold was born July 27, 1916 in Brighton. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Church of Christ in Kimberling City. She also was a member of the Rebekah Lodge.
Mrs. Arnold was preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Arnold, and by a daughter,
Orlena Jean Campbell. Surviving are a son, Ron Arnold, Springfield; a sister, Orlena
Woolery, Rogersville; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Arnold, Margaret Mary 25 Jan 1917 - 31 Mar 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: married 1935 Eurvin Louis “Andy” Arnold]
Margaret Mary Arnold, 77, Ozark, died Thursday, March 31, 1994 in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born Jan. 25, 1917 in Chicago, and lived most of her life
in Illinois. In 1935 she was united in marriage to Eurvin Louis “Andy” Arnold. Survivors
include her husband, Andy; three daughters, Jamma Cechota, West Burlington, Iowa,
Madolyn Uriu, San Jose, Calif.; and Myrna Van Norman, Denver; a son, Erwin Arnold,
of the home; 10 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Friday in
Vaughn-Oddfellows Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The Rev.
Troy Rhoden officiated.
Arnold, Martha L. (Stennett) 9 Oct 1907 - 29 Nov 1981 OH 3 Dec 1981
Martha L. Arnold, 74, Billings, died Nov. 29 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. Mrs. Arnold was a member of Bible Baptist Church, Republic.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alma Wilson, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. Nina
Wood, Denver, Colo.; a stepson, Royal, state of Colorado; four sisters, Mrs. Nora
Fenimore, McCord Bend, and Mrs. Margaret Agee, Mrs. Gladys Patterson and Mrs.
Myrtle Brewer, all of Springfield; two brothers, John Stennett, Springfield, and Marvin
Stennett, Highlandville; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were
held Dec. 1 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with the Rev. Billy J. Pool
officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.

Arnold, Oscar 31 Dec 1879 - 18 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
Oscar Arnold, 85, Route 2, Billings, who emigrated from Germany to Billings
when he was 4, died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
where he underwent surgery Tuesday. Mr. Arnold was a member of St. Peter’s United
Church of Christ here. A farmer, he retired 10 years ago. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs.
Catherine Loyd, Billings, and two sons, Joe and Paul. both of Route 2, Billings. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Cantrell Chapel in Billings with the Rev. Marion
LaFollett officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arnold, Paul Martin 27 Feb 1913 - 22 Mar 1975 OH 27 Mar 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Oscar & Elizabeth Arnold]
Billings - Services for Paul Martin Arnold, 62, Route 2, Billings, were at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday in Cantrell Chapel here with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings. Mr. Arnold died at 4 p.m. Saturday of an apparent
heart attack while gardening at his home. He was a former manager of the Billings MFA.
AND
Arnold, Paul Martin 27 Feb 1913 - 22 Mar 1975 OH 10 Apr 1975 p11
Billings - Services for Paul Martin Arnold, 62, Route 2, Billings, were at 4:30
p.m. Tuesday in Cantrell Chapel here with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating, Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings. Mr. Arnold died at 4 p.m. Saturday of an apparent
heart attack while gardening at his home. He was a former manager of the Billings MFA.
Arnold, Thomas Paul 29 Aug 1951 - 27 Jun 1998 CCH-N 8 Jul 1998
Thomas Paul Arnold, age 46, died suddenly in his home Saturday, June 27, 1998.
He was born Aug. 29, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, and was the son of Robert Myron and
Donna Jeane (Peneff) Arnold. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Tom graduated from Loyola University, Chicago. He married Carol Lynn Johnson on
Dec. 1, 1979. in DeKalb, Ill. Tom was the Area Manager of Customer operations for
GTE of Missouri. He had worked for Contel, now GTE, for 23 years in various
management positions. He worked in Minnesota, Iowa, Arkansas, and Missouri. He was
current president of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce, served on the Board of Directors
for the Developmental Center of the Ozarks, and was a member and past president of
Sertoma of Branson. He was a Junior Achievement Ambassador for Ozark Junior High
School eighth graders. Tom was active in the community and supported many
organizations including tile American Cancer Society. Youth Life, the Fellowship of
Christian Athletes, and Ozark Tiger Booster Club. Survivors include: Carol, his wife:
three children, Colin Arnold, Springfield: and Kristin and Thomas Arnold. of the home:
his mother, Donna Arnold, Prospect Heights, Ill.; a brother, Robert Arnold, Elmwood
Park. Ill,: and two sisters, Janis Gyzen, Gurnee, Ill.; and Diane White, Aurora, Ill. Funeral
mass was held Thursday, July 2, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark with
Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. St. Joseph the
Worker Section, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A wake
service was Wednesday, July 1, in St. Joseph the Worker Church. An educational trust
fund has been set up for the children at Ozark Bank.
Arnold, Tom H. 6 Mar 1912 - 27 Mar 2002gwobit

Tom H. Arnold, 90, Ozark, formerly of Camdenton, Mo., passed away
Wednesday morning, March 27, 2002, in his home. He was born on March 6, 1912, in
Mansfield, Mo., a son of the late Robert Arthur and Erna Gravens Arnold. Tom was
married on January 30, 1942, in Springfield, Mo., to Vera Marie Orr. He was a member
of the Community Christian Church in Camdenton, Mo., a U.S. Army veteran, a member
of the Linn Creek Masonic Lodge #152, 32 Scottish Rite, Joplin, Mo., and taught math in
the Camdenton School for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Vera Marie Arnold, of
the home; one son, Dean Arthur Arnold and wife, Marina of Ventura, Fla.; two
daughters, Sharon J. Salmons of Ozark, Mo. and Karen J. Potter of Ozark; one sister,
China Jones of Boulder, Colo.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stanley Arnold. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2002, in Hedges Funeral Home,
Camdenton, Mo., with the Rev. Tracy Carroll officiating. Graveside services and burial
will be in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, Saturday at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, with Masonic services conducted by Linn Creek Lodge 152 at 7
p.m. in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Hedges Funeral
Home, Camdenton, Mo. (Springfield News-Leader – 28 March 2002)
Arterberry, Cecil 26 May 1907 - 20 May 1959
gwobit
Funeral Home Card from Rainey's Chapel of the Ozarks In memory of Cecil
Arterberry, born May 26, 1907, found eternal reward May 20, 1959. Services,
Highlandville Church 1:30 p.m., May 25, 1959. Officiating, Rev. Howard Blevins. Final
resting place, Highlandville Cemetery. Escorts, Bill Revis, Glenn Butts, Eddie
Vanderpool, Melvin Hayslip, Ross Sexton, Leo Sexton. Contributed by: Fran Kyker
Arterberry, Conway L. 21 Aug 1873 - 31 Jul 1950 CCR 3 Aug 1950
[Note: Son of Martin & Telia (Wilhite) Arterberry; married
1 Aug 1872
McGlothlin, Anna McGlothlin 5 Oct 1875 - 24 Apr 1924]
Con L. Arterbery died Sunday at his home south of Highlandville, at the age of
77. He was born August 1, 1872. He married Miss Anna McGlothlin and to them nine
children were born, four of whom preceded him in death. His wife died April 24, 1924.
He is survived by two sons, Jimmy of Springfield and Cecil of Granby; three daughters,
Mrs. Jessie Couts of Highlandville, Mrs. Minnie Sexton of Springfield, and Mrs. Vina
Haslip of Neosho; 26 grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Ana Bollien of Bentonville,
Ark., and Mrs. Ella Dye of Spokane. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday
afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating.
Burial was in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Arthur, Alan W., Lt. Col. 24 Apr 1933 - 11 Mar 1996 CCH-N 16 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Chester & Ruth (Miller) Arthur; married Helen]
Lt. Col. Alan W Arthur U.S.A.F (Ret.), age 62, of Fremont Hills, died Monday,
March 11, 1996, in Mercy Villa, Springfield. He was born April 24, 1933 in Mountain
View, and was the son of Chester and Ruth (Miller) Arthur. He served in the United
States Air Force during both the Korean and Viet Nam Wars, and among his many
awards and decorations are: The Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal w/110LC; Joint
Services Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Joint Services

Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; and many other campaign and
service ribbons. He was a command pilot and a graduate of the Air Force War College.
He retired in 1979 with twenty-six years of honorable service. Alan was an active
member of The United Methodist Church of Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Helen;
his mother, Ruth Arthur, Springfield; a son, Tom Arthur, Dallas, Texas; a daughter,
Susan Zap and her husband, Greg, Austin, Texas; a sister, Nancy Olson, Independence,
Mo.; a stepson, David Urner, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Pamela Edwards, Washington; and
four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, March 16, at 11:00 a.m. in
the United Methodist Church of Ozark under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, with
Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Burial with military honors provided by Whiteman Air
Force Base will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
United Methodist Church, Building Fund, P.O. Box 422, Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Arthur, Laura (Adams) 4 Aug 1891 - 27 Mar 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: married Ross M. Arthur 2 Jun 1892 - 9 Dec 1972]
Mrs. Laura Arthur, 77, Billings, died at 6:06 p.m. Thursday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Ross; two sons, Barrett,
Springfield, and Earl, Kansas City; a sister, Mrs. Stella Cross, Gilman City; a brother, the
Rev. Cecil Adams, Mumfordville, Ky. Funeral services were held at 2 :00 p.m. Sunday in
Billings Baptist Church with Rev. Louis Wilson officiating. Burial was at 10 a.m.
Monday in National Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
Arthur, Marie Rose (Turrentine) 11 Nov 1909 - 1 Apr 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Robert Theodore & Iva Myrtle (Norman) Turrentine; married Robert
Daniel Arthur born 18 Sep 1913]
Mrs. Marie Turrentine Arthur, 53, a former resident of Ozark, died at 5 p.m.
Sunday in a Springfield, Ohio, hospital. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert D.
Arthur; a son, Danny, of the home; five brothers, W. L. and R. L. of Springfield, Mo.,
Gene, Emmett and Marion, all of Independence, Mo. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in the First United Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Ohio.
Arthur, Patricia (Carroll) Moore 23 Jan 1953 - 4 Jun 2006 SN-L 7 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Raymond & Mary Jo Carroll; married 9 Apr 1998 Mike Arthur]
Patricia Moore Arthur, age 53, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Sunday, June
4, 2006, at St. John's ICU after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on Jan. 23,
1953, in Greene County, Mo., and attended Republic High School. She was married to
Mike Arthur on April 9, 1998. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and
Mary Jo Carroll. She is survived by her husband, Mike; son, Dale, his wife, Kelly, and
their children, Shelby, Jordan and Abigail Moore, all of Nixa; daughter, Heidi Moore;
brothers, Jerry Carroll and wife, Margaret, Springfield, and Bill Carroll, Nixa; sisters,
Mary Sue Linebaugh, Nixa, Charlotte Arndt, Ozark, and Jackie Carroll, Springfield; six
nieces and nephews; as well as Terry and Leo Feuerborn, Dennis and Vicky Tichelkamp,
Regina Arthur, and Danny and Christi Arthur. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in Maplepark
Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home.

Arthur, Wanda Mae (Sowards) Hull 30 Sep 1940 - 19 May 2006 SN-L 20 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Perry & Lola Mae (Abney) Sowards]
Wanda Mae Arthur, age 65, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006, at 1:03 a.m. in
Cox Medical Center South. She was born September 30, 1940, the daughter of Perry and
Lola Mae (Abney) Sowards. Mrs. Arthur taught elementary school at Logan Rogersville.
She was a member of the Ozark Historical Society, as well as the Missouri State
Teacher's Association. She was a past member of Planning and Zoning Ozark. Mrs.
Arthur had been a Murney Real Estate Agent for 10 years. She loved animals. Survivors
include: one son, Hal Hull and wife, Dana, Rogersville, Missouri; two sisters, Shirley
Long and husband, Gary, Rogersville, Missouri, and Betty Fitzgerald and husband,
Donald, Bruner, Missouri; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both of
her parents. Visitation will take place 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Graveside funeral services will take place 10 a.m.
Monday, May 22, 2006, in Hopedale Cemetery, with Larry Tidwell officiating. Memorial
donations can be made to the Ozark Humane Society.
Asbury, Lula 12 Apr 1893 - 8 May 1970 CCR 14 May 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph H. & Sarah E. (Asbury)]
Miss Lula Asbury, 76,, of Sparta, died at 4:40 p.m. Friday in her home. Miss
Asbury had been a lifelong resident of Greene and Christian Counties. She is survived by
a brother, Sanford, of Eucha, Okla. and a sister, Mrs. Delia Hayes of Sunnymeade, Calif.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Sparta with the
Rev. Connie L. Shelton officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Ash, Hester (Baird) Holstein 27 Dec 1894 - 6 Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of David & Ida (Pollard) Baird; married Harley Holstein who died 1948;
married Marion Ash who died 1969]
Hester Holstein Ash, 93, of Ozark died at 8:05 p.m. Nov. 6 at St. John's Regional
Health Canter, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Ash will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday in the Selmore Baptist Church, with the Revs. Robert Daniels and Gary
Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong Christian County resident, Mrs. Ash was a member of
the Selmore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Harley Holstein
in 1948, and Marion Ash, in 1969. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lillian and
Glen Davis, Ozark; a son and daughter-in-law, Holland and Betty Holstein, Ozark; seven
grandchildren: 17 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Ash, Marion D. 23 Jun 1888 - 9 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
Marion D. Ash. 80, of Ozark died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday in the Aurora Community
Hospital where he had been a patient for five weeks. Mr. Ash had been in the shoe repair
business for many years both in Ozark and earlier in Aurora. He is survived by his wife,
Hester; six sons, Loren of Kansas City, Warren of Cassville, Paul of San Diego, Calif.,
George, Hershel and Oliver, all of Purdy; five daughters, Mrs. Ralph Bennett, Mrs. Burl
Hall and Mrs. Loyd Stoddard, all of Aurora., Mrs. Elmer Kindricks, of Ozark. and Mrs.
Dale Brown, of Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Cattie Holloway of Purdy; 52 grandchildren
and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral se4rvices were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Peterson

Chapel, Aurora with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial
was in Horner Cemetery, Cassville.
Ashby, Infant Daughter 18 Oct 1977 - 18 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & ? (Gardner) Ashby]
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ashby, 3737 West Chestnut, died at
2:35 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center shortly after birth. Other survivors include the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roma Ashby, Walnut Grove, maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Gene Gardner, Route 1, Ash Grove; paternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Margaret Trantham, Walnut Grove and maternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Lila Gardner,
Republic and Mrs. Pearl Cook, Billings. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. today in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Gilbert Spencer officiating. Burial is
under direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel of Walnut Grove.
Asher, Ruth (Henson) 18 Jan 1915 - 25 Apr 2004 SN-L 27 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Edward K. & Gertrude (Taylor) Henson; married 4 Jun 1931 Ernest
Asher]
Ruth Asher, 89 of Cape Fair, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2004, in
Cox South hospital after a brief illness. Ruth was born January 18, 1915, in Cape Fair,
Missouri, to Edward K. and Gertrude (Taylor) Henson and had been a life long resident
of the area. On June 4, 1931, she was united in marriage to Ernest Asher. Ruth had made
her home at Asher's Cane Bottom which was known for strawberries and excellent
fishing. That farm is now known as Walnut Springs. Earnest and Ruth Asher, his parents,
Eli and Clara Asher, and his sister, Thena and Glen Cope, were all well known farmers in
the Stone/Barry County area. Ruth was a farmer, genealogist, musician, journalist and
loving mother. She was the editor of the Stone County Missouri History Volume I and
had written a weekly column for the Crane Chronicle for over 40 years. Ruth was very
involved and active in her community and was a member of several organizations
including the Stone County Historical Society, Laurence County Historical Society,
White River Valley Historical Society in Taney County, National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution Elk Horn Prairie Chapter, Cape Fair Homemakers
Club, Sew What Quilting Club in Cape Fair, Elm Branch Church Quilters Club in
Aurora, Missouri, and the College of the Ozarks Associates. Ruth was a charter member
of the Cape Fair Baptist Church, where she was the organist and pianist for services. She
has three grandsons who have served in Iraq, Shane and Jeremy Asher and Shannon
Martin. Ruth was very well known as she went about her travels in her blue Mercury. Her
husband, Ernest, and one granddaughter, Lisa Asher, preceded Ruth in death. Survivors
include three sons, Ernest E. Asher and wife, Sandra of Clever, Missouri, Charles Eddy
Asher and wife, Linda Ann of Cape Fair, and Ansel Asher and wife, Karen of Seymour,
Missouri; five daughters, Mary Ruth Tearney and husband, James F. of Leawood,
Kansas, Sharon Vera Bennett and husband, Kenneth of Cape Fair, Elizabeth (Betty) Ann
Eagleburger and husband, Larry of Branson, Missouri, Reatha Faye Asher Lloyd and
husband, Connie of Seligman, Missouri, and Linda Sue Asher Williams of Springfield,
Missouri; one sister-in-law, Thena Cope of Crane, Missouri; one nephew, O.D. Cope of
Jenkins, Missouri; one niece, Glenda Farley of Conway, Missouri; 26 grandchildren; 32
great grandchildren; two cousins, Orie Henson and wife, Jessie, and Jaunita Harris, all of

Crane; and numerous other relatives and many friends. Ruth will be mourned and greatly
missed by all that had the chance to know and love her. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004, in Westrip Funeral Home with Blaine Stafford and
David Martin officiating. Visitation will be held today, April 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. Burial will be in Nolan Cemetery, Galena, Missouri, under the care of
Westrip Funeral Home, Crane. Memorial contributions may be made to the College of
the Ozarks, Summers Cemetery in c/o Stone County National Banks or the charity of the
donor's choice.
Ashton, Catherine Ardella (Justus) 28 Jun 1934 - 17 Jul 2004 SN-L 17 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Arnold & Lula Mae Justus; married 3 Jun 1956 Thomas Edward
Ashton 4 Jan 1934 - 25 Dec 2003]
Catherine Ardella Ashton, 70, Ozark, died Saturday, July 17, 2004, in her home.
The daughter of Arnold and Lula Mae Justus, Hendersonville, N.C., she was born June
28, 1934, in Dana, N.C. She was raised in Hendersonville, N.C. Pat (Catherine) had a
master's degree in health care and business management. Pat was a Medical Technologist
and Head of Chemistry in the laboratory at St. Mary's Health Center in Clayton,
Missouri, until she retired in 1998. Pat devoted her life to the care of others and to the
advancement of medicine. On June 3, 1956, she married Thomas Edward Ashton in
Nashville, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Thomas
"Tom", who just recently passed on December 25, 2003. She is survived by her daughter,
Tricia Derges and her husband, Daniel, of Fremont Hills; a son, Thomas Edward Ashton
II and his wife, Jackie, of Jacksonville, Fla.; and a brother, Sam Justus and his wife,
Linda, of Saluda, N.C. She is also survived by her 10 grandchildren, Jaime Jarvis and her
husband, Kevin, of Nixa; Brandi Hastings and her husband, Jim, of Fremont Hills; Justin
Derges, Callie Derges, Emily Derges, and Derick Derges, all of Fremont Hills; and
Kristen Ashton, Kimberlee Aston, Shannon Ashton, and Brandon Ashton, all of
Jacksonville, Fla.; her two great-grandchildren, Garrett Jaruis and Logan Hastings; and
her third great-grandchild, Hailey Rose Jarvis, will be here in November of 2004.
Visitation will be today, July 19, 2004, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South. Graveside services will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery on James River
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, where she will be buried next to her beloved husband, Tom. Memorial
contributions are suggested to The American Liver Foundation, 75 Maiden Lane Suite
603, New York, N.Y. 10038.
Ashton, Thomas Edward 4 Jan 1934 - 25 Dec 2003
SN-L 28 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of William & Linda (Holmes) Ashton; married 3 Jun 1956 Catherine Ardella
Justus 28 Jun 1934 - 17 Jul 2004]
Thomas Edward Ashton, 69, Ozark, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, in his home.
The son of William and Linda (Holmes) Ashton, he was born Jan 4, 1934, in Knoxville,
Tenn. He was raised in Brownsville, Texas. Tom had a Master's Degree in health care
management. He was a chief research chemist for Washington University Medical School
in St. Louis when he retired in 1992. He was also a herpetologist. Tom loved the outdoors
and studying snakes and salamanders. Tom was a Korean War veteran, serving from Feb.
1951 to Feb. 1953. He earned the rank Master Sergeant on his 18th birthday. He served in
the U.S. 3rd Army 7th Division and in the Polar Bear Infantry Unit. Tom earned many

medals of recognition: Combat Infantryman; National Defense Service Medal; World
War II Occupation; Army Good Conduct Medal; U.S. Korean Service Medal with three
campaign stars; U.N. Korean Service; ROK War Service; Polar Bear Infantry Unit; Seven
Steps to Hell; Korean Presidential Unit Medal; and Sharpshooter. On June 3, 1956, he
married Catherine "Pat" Ardella Justus in Nashville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by
his parents, stepmother Olga Saeliz, and two brothers, Stanley and Chester. He is
survived by his wife, Pat; a daughter, Tricia Derges and her husband, Daniel, of Fremont
Hills; a son, Thomas Edward Ashton II and his wife, Jackie, of Jacksonville, Fla.; three
sisters, Olga Spaulding of Colorado, Virginia Stubbs and Patricia Green of South
Carolina, and Elizabeth Ashton of California; and one brother, Ken Wood of South
Carolina. Tom has 10 grandchildren, Jaime Jarvis and her husband, Kevin, of Nixa,
Brandi Hastings and her husband, Jim, of Fremont Hills, Justin Derges, Callie Derges,
Emily Derges and Derick Derges of Fremont Hills, Kristen Ashton, Kimberlee Ashton,
Shannon Ashton and Brandon Ashton, Jacksonville, Fla.; and two great-grandchildren,
Garrett Jarvis and Logan Hastings. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, from 6 to
7:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield. A military service with
full military honors will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery on James River at 10
a.m. Tuesday.
Assenmacher, Anna M. (Ostein) 19 Sep 1889 - 19 Jan 1969 CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Phillip & Rosa ( ) Ostein; married Louis H. Assenmacher 12 Dec
1891 - 3 Jan 1956]
Rosary services for Mrs. Anna Assenmacher, 79, a native of Billings, were at 8
p.m. Friday in Cantrell Chapel in Billings with the Rev. William McConnell officiating.
Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings, and
burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Assenmacher died at 12 p.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short lines. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Tresa Sncal,
state of South Dakota; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Assenmacher, Louis H. 12 Dec 1891 - 3 Jan 1956 CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4
Louis H. Assenmacher, 64, died January 3, 1956, at his home at Billings. Born in
Nebraska, Mrs. Assenmacher came to Billings in 1900 and had been a farmer until his
retirement about 4 1/2 years ago. He was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at
Billings and a member of the Holy Name Society. Survivors include his wife Anna of the
home; one daughter, Mrs. Rosamond Broekhaven of Springfield; three grandchildren;
one brother, Clem Assenmacher of Rt. 2, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Ortwein of Rt.
2, Billings and Miss Gertrude Assenmacher of St. Louis, Mo; other relatives and friends.
The Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Jan. 4 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings. Funeral
Mass was conducted by Rev. John Van Gorder January 5, 1956 9:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church at Billings. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Atchison, Lilly May (Froebel) 10 Mar 1927 - 8 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Bertha Froebel]
Lilly May Froebel Atchison, 61, of Ozark, died at 2:44 a.m. April 8 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Atchison were
held Monday in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Joe Wolven

officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Atchison was born March 10, 1927, at
Reeds Spring to Earl and Bertha Froebel. A longtime resident of the Rogersville and
Ozark communities, she had worked as a seamstress for the Hagale Garment Factory. She
was preceded in death by a grandson, Jim Melton; one sister, Minnie Tubbs; one brother,
Willard Froebel; and a half-brother, Phillip Stewart. Her survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. Sandra Melton and Kaye Atchison, both of Ozark; one sister, Bessie Atchison,
Galena; one brother, Clarence Froebel, of Reeds Spring; three grandchildren, Jeremy and
Susan Melton and Brian Atchison, all of Ozark.
Atchison, Vernon "Red" 24 Feb 1929 - 13 Aug 1991 NN-E 22 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Elmer and Bessie Atchison; married Mary]
Vernon "Red" Atchison, 62, died Tuesday night, Aug. 13, 1991, in his home.
Born Feb. 24, 1929, at Ridgedale, Mo., he was the son of Elmer and Bessie Atchison. He
was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian counties, and was employed by Positronic
Industries in Springfield. He was a member of Hilltop Full Gospel Church. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Jimmy Ray Melton; an infant sister, Essie; two brothers,
Fred and Wilford "Speck" Atchison; and his father, Elmer Atchison. Survivors include
his wife, Mary; his mother, Bessie Atchison, Galena; two daughters, Kaye Atchison and
Sandra Melton and her husband, Richard, all of Ozark; three grandchildren, Brian
Atchison And Jeremy and Susan Melton; five sisters, Ivy Stacey, Reeds Spring, Eva
Davis, Galena, Icey Anderson, Spokane, Betty White, Kimberling City, and Rosalee
Davis, Galena; and a brother;, Wilburn "Cotton" Atchison, Omaha, Ark. The funeral was
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Tennison and the Rev. Ben
Dewitt officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Atkins, John Gentry “Tom” 9 Nov 1931 - 23 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: Son of John D. & Margaret Louise (Gentry) Atkins]
John Gentry "Tom" Atkins, 59, died Friday, Nov. 23, 1990 in Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield, following a two-year illness. He had been a resident of Ozark for a
short time. Born Nov. 9, 1931 in Middleton, Conn. he was the son of John D. Atkins and
Margaret Louise Gentry Atkins. During his childhood he lived in New York. His
education included graduation from DePauw University in Green Castle, Ind., John
Marshall Law School, Chicago, and Mercer Seminary, Long Island, New York. He was a
Mason. Working as a business consultant, he lived in this area since 1986. Survivors
include a daughter, Debra Hammer, Bismarck, N.D.; two sons, John Sawyer Atkins and
James Raymond Atkins, both of California; a brother, David L. Atkins, Flossmor, Ill.; a
sister, Marni A. Powell, Minneapolis; and three grandchildren. A memorial service was
held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating,
Cremation was under the direction of the funeral home.
Atkins, Thomas G. “Jerry” 1936 - 28 Oct 1950 CCR 2 Nov 1950
[Note: Son of Thomas Scott & ? (?) Atkins]
Thomas G. (Jerry) Atkins, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott Atkins
of Ozark, died in Haguewood hospital here Saturday morning at 11:40 o’clock, an hour
after an accidental shot from a .22 rifle struck him high in the center of the forehead as he
and two friends prepared to go hunting. The accident happened at the home of Gene

Forgey. Forgey’s son, Carl, and Wilbur Pryer, were with young Atkins. The rifle
discharged when it was leaned against a stump. Jerry, a freshman in high school, had a
reputation for being careful with firearms. Mr. Atkins, agent in Christian County for the
Missouri Conservation Commission, was in Springfield having his car radio checked, and
learned of the tragedy at the home of another employee of the commission. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at Union Church near Goodman, northeast of
Pineville, in the community where the family formerly lived. The Rev. Bob Cooper of
Goodman officiated at the services, assisted by the Rev. Reg Mapes of Ozark. Burial was
in the Ousley cemetery there. It was estimated that around 400 persons attended the
services, including 40 to 50 schoolmates and friends of the family from Ozark. The boy is
survived by his parents, a brother, Laverne; a sister, Evelyn; and his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Atkins of Anderson.
Atkinson, Alvis 28 Mar 1895 - 27 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
BAKERSFIELD - Services for Alvis Atkinson, 82, Bakersfield, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Baptist Hill Church at Elijah, Mo. with the Rev. Truman Miller officiating.
Burial was in Baptist Hill Cemetery. Mr. Atkinson died at 1 p.m. Wednesday at his home
here apparently of natural causes. He was a World War I veteran, a member of the
American Legion in Bakersfield and attended the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife,
Susie; a son, Jim of Nixa; two brothers, Willard and Leonard, both of Bakersfield and
two grandchildren.
Atkinson, Gisela Katherine 21 Dec 1908 - 6 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
Gisela Katherine Atkinson, 79, of Springfield, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday at
Maranatha Manor. Graveside services for Miss Atkinson were held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Maple Park Cemetery, with Dr. Curtis A. March officiating. Burial was
under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel. Miss Atkinson had lived in
Springfield most of her life, and was a graduate of Greenwood High School an Drury
College. She was an elementary school teacher at Tefft and Delaware schools, and had
also taught at Forsyth Elementary. She owned and operated the Mountain Maids Gift
Shop in Forsyth with Mildred Hinckley for several years. She was a member of First and
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield, and belonged to the P.E.O. sisterhood. Her
survivors include two sisters, Mary Lee Cardot, Rogersville, and Frances G. "Pat" Ellis,
Springfield.
Atkinson, James Richard 1981 - 8 Feb 2005
SN-L 11 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Ray & Nona (Applegate) Atkinson]
James Richard Atkinson, 23, of Highlandville, died in a fatal car accident Feb. 8,
2005. He is survived by a son, Dalton James Atkinson, Fordland; his fiance, Shondra
Altic and her daughter, Taylor of Everton; father, Ray Atkinson of Highlandville; mother,
Nona Atkinson (Applegate) of Ozark; grandparents, Paul and Bernice Atkinson, James H.
and Opal Applegate; two brothers, Randy and John; two sisters, Jodee and Brandy; one
stepsister, Rhonda; and a host of family and friends. Memorial services will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Greenlawn North Funeral Home. Burial will follow at
Highlandville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time in

the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations sent to
Greenlawn North.
Atkinson, Louisa (Kessinger) Welch 26 Feb 1899 - 5 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of Miles Henry and Lillie Arizona (Melton) Kessinger; married first ?
Welch; married second Roy L. Atkinson 18 Sep 1903 - 14 Feb 1988; censuses &
tombstone give name as Louisa]
Louise Welch Atkinson, 89, of Ozark, died Sept. 5 at the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Graveside services for Mrs. Atkinson will be held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday,
Sept. 8) at Linden Cemetery, Sparta, with the Rev. Bob Martens officiating. Burial will
be under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Atkinson was born in Ozark
Feb. 26, 1899 to the marriage of Miles Henry and Lillie Arizona (Melton) Kessinger. She
had been a resident of the Linden area for 26 years, and was a member of the Smyrna
Baptist Church. Mrs. Atkinson was an employee of the Kentwood Arms Hotel in
Springfield for 30 years, retiring in 1962. She-was preceded in death by her husband, Roy
L. Atkinson, Feb. 14 of this year, and by a grandson, Terry Welch, in 1987. Survivors
include a son and daughter-in-law, Dudley G. and Kathleen Welch, of Oldfield; a
daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Richard Murphy, of Hollister; four grandchildren,
Dudley A. Welch, Benecia, California, Cmdr. Richard L. Murphy, Scabrook, Texas, Bill
R. Murphy, Ozark, and Cathryn Snider, Rogersville; and a sister, Mrs. Gussie Denby,
Ozark.
Atkinson, Marion Lee 5 May 1869 - 23 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
[Note: Son of Noah H. & Adaline B. (Caynor) Atkinson; married Mattie Jones 21 Sep
1873 - 30 Nov 1957 ]
Funeral services for Marion Lee Atkinson, 88, of Chadwick who died April 23 at
St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, were held Saturday, April 26 at 1:00 p.m. in the
Chadwick Union Church, with Rev. Earl T. Sechler officiating. Burial was in Danforth
Cemetery near Strafford under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr.
Atkinson was born near Marshfield,. Mo., and in 1893 became agent for the Frisco
Railroad at Chadwick. When this depot was closed in 1933, he continued as agent in
Kirkwood, Mo. until his retirement in 1940. He was a member of the Chadwick Christian
Church. Survivors include two sons, Marion L. Atkinson. Jr. of Oklahoma City, Okla.
and Charles T. Atkinson of Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. R. E. Nichols of Chadwick
and Mrs. Gene Turrentine of Independence, Mo.; six grandchildren and three great
grandchildren; two brothers, A. E. Atkinson of Springfield [sic - only one is named]; one
sister, Mrs. Daisy M. Morris of Springfield.
Atkinson, Mattie (Jones) 21 Sep 1873 - 30 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
[Note: Daughter R. M. & Nannie H. Jones; married Marion Lee Atkinson 5 May 1869 23 Apr 1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Atkinson, 84, who died Wednesday, November
27 at her home in Chadwick, were held Saturday, Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chadwick
Union Church, with Rev. E. T. Sechler officiating. Burial was in Danforth Cemetery near
Strafford under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a member of the
Chadwick Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Marion Lee Atkinson of

Oklahoma City, Okla; and Charles Atkinson of Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. R. E.
Nichols of Chadwick and Mrs. Gene Turrentine of Independence, Mo.; six grandchildren
and two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mamie Jones Raines of Springfield.
Atkinson, Raymond Lee 14 Oct 1925 - 4 Mar 2003 CCH-N 19 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Guy E. & May (Barnard) Atkinson; married 27 Mar 1948 Evelyn King]
Raymond Lee Atkinson, 77, Fordland, died at 9 p.m. March 4, 2003, in his home.
He was a resident of the Panther Valley Community all of his life. Atkinson was born in
Rogersville on October 14, 1925, to Guy E. and May Barnard Atkinson. He was married
to Evelyn King on March 27, 1948. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the home; four
children, David Atkinson and wife Phyllis, Ozark, Dwight Atkinson and wife Terry,
Strafford, Debbie Slaughter and husband Rocky, Elkhorn, Wis., and Darrell Atkinson and
wife Julia Rogersville; two sisters, Lillian Gardner, California, Jean Leinhard and
husband John, Alabama; two brothers, John Ed Atkinson and wife Betty, Rogersville, and
Dan Atkinson and wife Vicki, Rogersville; 14 grandchildren, Julie and Chris Boatwright,
Carla Atkinson, John and Peni Atkinson, Sara and Jason Norman, Jerry and Florica Van
Horn, Tommy Van Horn, Aaron Atkinson, Robert Atkinson, Nathan and Jeni Slaughter,
Tara and Bryan Frost, Greg and Amber Atkinson, Jason and Kristi Atkinson, Stephanie
Atkinson, Janean Atkinson; nine great-grandchildren, Ben, Bethany, Miranda, Madeline,
Ashlynn, Nickolas, Alexandria, Caitlin and Leigh; two aunts, Bess Scott, Fordland, and
June and Bob Kendall, Kentucky; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Clyde and Esther
King, Springfield; eight nephews and four nieces, several cousins and many friends.
Atkinson was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Seth Atkinson. Atkinson
was a graduate of Rogersville High School class of 1943. He was an active member of
the FFA and Rogersville First American Farmer. He continued to be a dairyman his
entire life. He was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ serving as Sunday school
teacher for many years. He served on the Logan-Rogersville school board for 25 years.
He served on the Webster Electric board, the Webster County ASCS Committee, and the
County Line Dam Committee. He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather who
enjoyed spending time with his family. Memorials may be made to the Fair Haven
Children’s Home of Strafford or the Panther Valley Cemetery. Services were at 1 p.m.
March 8 at the Logan Rogersville High School Auditorium. Burial was in the Panther
Valley Cemetery, Fordland.
Atkinson, Roy Lonnie 18 Sep 1903 - 14 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: married first Edith A. Reynolds; married second Louisa Kessinger, 26 Feb 1899 5 Sep 1988 who m/1 a Welch)
Roy Lonnie Atkinson, 84, of Rogersville, died Sunday at 1:05 a.m. at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Services for Mr. Atkinson were held Wednesday at the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Bob Martens and Bill Evans officiating. Burial was
in the Linden Cemetery, Sparta. Mr. Atkinson was retired from the Inland Printing
Company, and was a member of the printers' union. He was a veteran of World War II,
serving for three years in Europe with the 40th combat unit of the United States Army.
He was a member of the Goad Ballinger Post #69 of the American Legion. Converted at
an early age, Mr. Atkinson served as a deacon at the Smyrna Baptist Church. He also was
an ordained minister. He was a member of Gideons International, serving as Chaplain.

Mr. Atkinson is survived by his wife, Louise, of the home; one son, Roy W. Atkinson of
Webster Grove; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Josephine Sullens, Springfield; one
stepson, Dudley Welch, Oldfield; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Mary Murphy, Rt. 5,
Rogersville; five step grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.
Atkinson, Susie (Mullins) 8 Jul 1899 - 18 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of James Madison & Susan Alice (Roberts) Mullins; married 1 Aug
1920 Alvis Atkinson]
Susie Atkinson, 91, Nixa, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Care Center, Springfield. She was born July 8, 1899 at Bakersfield, Mo.
She was the daughter of the late James Madison and Susan Alice Roberts Mullins. She
received her education at the Barren Creek School and on Aug. 1, 1920, was married at
Bakersfield to Alvis Atkinson, who preceded her in death April 27, 1977. She was a
member of the Barren Creek General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; three sisters, Grace Atkinson, Jennie Bridges and Emma
Woodworth; and four brothers, Oscar Mullins, Charlie Mullins, Henry Mullins and
Thurlow Mullins. She is survived by a son, Jim Atkinson, and his wife, Louise, Clever;
two grandchildren, Eddie Atkinson, and Karen Gohn and her husband, Mike, all of
Clever; two great-grandchildren, Cody Michael Gohn and Brittany Sue Gohn, both of
Clever; a brother, Fred Mullins Bakersfield; two sisters-in-law, Olga Mullins, Salem,
Ark., and Oma Mullins, West Plains; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Baptist Hill Church with the Rev. Truman Miller
officiating. Interment was in Baptist Hill Cemetery under the direction of RobertsonDrago Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Hill Cemetery
Fund and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Atkinson, Sylvia (Loomis) 25 Feb 1920 - 6 Mar 2003 CCH-N 26 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of John L. “Babe” & Lyda (Moody) Loomis; married Dec 1946 Charles
T. Atkinson 16 Jun 1911 - 16 Dec 1986]
On March 6, at 8:55 a.m. Atkinson left this earth to go to her home in heaven to
meet with Jesus Christ our Lord and to be reunited with many loved ones. She was born
February 25, 1920, the second child of Babe and Lyda Loomis. Atkinson graduated from
Chadwick High School. She was saved at a young age and was an active member of
Chadwick Union Church for many years. Sylvia and Charley Atkinson were united in
marriage in December, 1946. They made their home on a farm in Chadwick. For many
years they raised milk cows, goats and Black Angus beef cattle. After the death of her
husband, Atkinson ran the farm and ventured to raise Limousin cattle. Atkinson was
active in all the farm chores and kept the farm in good working order. She loved her
chores as she loved her life. She loved the land and enjoyed the beauty of wildflowers
and all of God's creations. She loved the rocks on the farm or wherever she was. She
inspected each rock as she picked it up to be removed from their alfalfa fields. She
acquired a beautiful collection. Atkinson was a generous lady always ready to help where
there was a need. She was plain spoken and said what she meant, and it was easy to
understand. She loved her family. She also loved her family at Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She enjoyed their friendship and love for her. On March 4, 2003, she received her
golden medallion from AA for 17 years. Her home group was Swan and she regularly

attended Sparta and Forsyth groups. She loved her AA family and cherished their love
and friendship. We will greatly miss her sweet presence with us but we know she is
smelling the flowers in heaven and helping the angels. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Babe and Lyda Loomis; her husband, Charles; two brothers, Arnold and Reggie
Loomis; a brother-in-law, Tracy Wright; a nephew, Michael St. Clair; and a niece, Teri
Church. Survivors include three sisters, Jewell Wright, Spokane, Wash., Agnes St. Clair
and Marie Davis, both of Chadwick; three brothers, Richard Loomis, Wenatchee, Wash.,
Don Loomis, Chadwick and Jack Loomis, Blue Eye; many nieces and nephews who were
the love of her life; ,two stepdaughters, Genevieve Silva, Oakland, Calif., and Cora Lee
Laux, Castro Valley, Calif.; and many other relatives and friends. Services were March 9
at 1 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. James H. "Hobo" Applegate
officiating, Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Atkisson, Stephen Aaron 30 Oct 1958 - 30 Jul 1992
gwobit
Stephen Aaron Atkisson, 33, Route 2, Ozark, died Thursday, July 30, 1992, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, from a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Atkisson was
born Oct. 30, 1958, in Springfield. He was employed by Access Banking Systems in
Corporate Centre as a market analyst. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Rae Toates
Atkisson; a son, Matthew Aaron Atkisson; his parents, Aaron and Margaret Atkisson,
Springfield; a brother, Jeffrey Atkisson, Arlington, Texas; maternal grandmother, Eva
Ruth Grogan, Ore City, Texas; aunts and uncles, Billie Atkisson Smith and Peggy
Atkisson Hart, both of Houston, Marcie Atkisson, LaMesa, Calif., Stephen Edward
Atkisson, Rolla, Barbara Grogan Fish, Topeka, Kan., Mildred Grogan Keene, Kansas
City, Carol Grogan Eaton, Springfield, and Ronald Grogan, Ore City, Texas; a host of
cousins; and many good friends that will miss him dearly. Steve had a million dollar
personality. "To know him was to love him." Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Joe Fahl and David Howard
officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Memorial Education Fund
for Matthew Atkisson in care of Access Banking Systems, Corporate Centre, Suite 2-116,
1949 East Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804.
(Springfield News-Leader – 2 August 1992)
Aton, Chloe (Johnson) 22 Aug 1917 - 21 Jan 2006 SN-L 24 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Maude (Stutesman) Johnson]
Chloe Aton, age 88, of Springfield, Mo., died Saturday, January 21, 2006, at
Christian Health Care. Chloe was born in Christian County on August 22, 1917, the
daughter of Homer and Maude Johnson. She was a retired cook for Sherwood School and
a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter,
Jennell; a son, Bobby; a sister, Faye; and two brothers, Clell and Ray. She is survived by
two sons and daughters-in-law, William R. and Doris Aton, of Springfield, Mo., and Jim
and Rebecca Aton, of Willard, Mo.; a daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Bill Smith, of
Texas; a sister, Marie Carroll, of Iowa; a brother and his wife, Ruel and Judy Johnson, of
Washington state; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and several great-greatgrandchildren ; and many more friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 25,

2006, at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will be in the Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Atteberry, Agnes Allene 18 Jul 1906 - 22 Jun 1996 CCH-N 26 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of James & Iona (Stine) Atteberry]
Agnes Allene Atteberry, 89, Ozark, died Saturday June 22, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born July 18, 1906 in Cassidy Missouri to James and Iona Stine
Atteberry. She attended Hopedale grade school and graduated from Ozark High School.
Miss Atteberry was preceded in death by her parents and brother Stephen. She is
survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held at Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, on Wednesday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating.
Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Atteberry, George Washington 30 Jan 1860 - 30 Dec 1950 CCR 4 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of John B. & Mary (Bills) Atterberry; married Christianna M. “Christie”
Delo 17 May 1858 - 19 Jan 1954]
George W. Atteberry was born January 30, 1860 at Cassville, Mo., and passed
away at his home in the Cassity community west of Ozark on December 30, 1950. On
November 3, 1881, he united in marriage with Miss Christianna Delo and to this union
were born two sons and two daughters. He and his family moved to Christian county in
the year 1897 and located in the Cassity community. He was a charter member of the
Cassity Methodist church and he helped to build the present church building in 1898.
Surviving are his wife, Christianna; the two sons, James C. Atteberry of Ozark, route 2,
and Orol B. Attaberry of Kansas City; the two daughters, Mrs. Kate Stine and Mrs. Laura
Newman, both of Nixa; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Cassity Methodist Church by the
Reverend Frank B. West and Reverend Ralph Turner. Burial was in the Hopedale
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Atterberry, Anna P. (Whittington) 31 Aug 1895 - 9 Dec 1973 OH 27 Dec 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Monroe & Mary Alice (Young) Whittington; married Sam
Atterberry]
Mrs. Anna P. Atteberry, 78 of 755 South Market Street, died at 10:55 p.m.
Wednesday in Cox Medical Center after a week’s illness. She was a lifelong resident of
the Springfield area and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her
husband, Sam; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Katherine Marsch, Foster City, Calif.; a brother,
Monroe Whittington, Whittier, Calif..; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes McCauley, Long Beach,
Calif. and Mrs. Austa Fitzpatrick, Nixa; and four grandchildren. Services are under the
direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
Atterberry, Billie Ruth (Johnson) 11 Aug 1929 - 7 Mar 1965 CCR 11 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Delbert & (Dunkelburg) Johnson
Mrs. Billie Arterberry, 35, Nixa, died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield following surgery. Mrs. Arterberry include her husband, Robert E. and a
daughter, Deborah Lou, of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Johnson, 723

South Old Orchard, Springfield; two brothers, Richard, Route 4, Springfield and Eugene,
Route 9, Springfield; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lula Johnson of Ponca City, Okla and
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lula Dunkelburg, 910 South Campbell, Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiated, and burial was in McConnell Cemetery, northwest of Nixa.
Atterberry, Chrystina M. “Christie” (Delo) 17 May 1858 - 19 Jan 1954 CCR 28 Jan
1954 p5
[note: spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Christianna (Delo) Atterberry, 96, who died January 10
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Willie Newman at Cassidy, were held Thursday, January
21. at the Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the
Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Pennsylvania, Mrs.
Atterberry came to Missouri with her family in 1876 and they settled a 75-acre farm what is now a Country Club addition in southeast Springfield. She was the last survivor
of family of 13 children. In 1881 she was married to George W. Atterberry who
preceded her in death in 1950. They settled in the Cassidy community northwest of Ozark
and were charter member of the Cassidy Methodist Church, which Mr. Atterberry helped
build. She is survived by two sons, J. C. Atterberry, Route 2, Ozark; and O. B. Atterberry
of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Kate Stine and Mrs. Laura Newman, both of Route
1, Nixa; eight grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, other relatives and her many friends.
Atterberry, James C. 4 Mar 1883 - 16 Aug 1966
CCR 18 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Son of George W. & Christanna "Christie" (Delo)
Atterberry; married Iona Stine 2 Feb 1873 - 2 May 1944]
James C. Atteberry, 83, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s
Hospital . A resident of Ozark most of his life and a retired farmer and stockman, he was
a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church. He is survived by one son, Stephen and one
daughter, Agnes, both of the home; one brother, O. B. Atteberry, Kansas City and one
sister, Mrs. Kate Stine, Route 1, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in Harris
Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Ralph Turner officiated, and burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
near his home.
Atterberry, Stephen Osroe 27 Jan 1910 - 24 Apr 1990 OH 3 May 1990
[Note: Son of James C. & Iona (Stine) Atteberry; spelling from tombstone]
Stephen D. Atteberry, 80, Ozark, died suddenly Tuesday, April 24, 1990. He was
a lifelong resident of the Hopedale area, He was a farmer and a member of the Cassidy
Methodist Church. He is survived by his sister, Agnes Atteberry, Ozark; cousins and
many friends. Services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in Hopedale
Cemetery.
AND
Atterberry, Stephen Osroe 21 Sep 1910 - 21 May 1990 gwobit
[Note: Son of James C. & Iona (Stine) Atteberry]
Stephen O. Atteberry, 80, Ozark, died suddenly Tuesday evening. He was a
lifelong resident of the Hopedale area. He was a farmer and a member of the Cassidy
Methodist Church. He is survived by his sister, Agnes Atteberry, Ozark; cousins and
many friends. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home. Burial will

be in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 27 April 1990)
Attleson, Katherine (Sowash) Hansen 13 Jan 1919 - 29 Sep 1993 OH 6 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of William & Katherine Sowash; married ? Hansen; married Attleson]
Katherine Attleson, 74, Ozark, died Wednesday, Sept 29, 1993 at Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Jan. 13, 1919 in Natchez, Miss., the daughter of William
and Katherine Sowash. She grew up in Tulsa and continued living there for several years.
She was the former owner and manager of Guyette-Atkins Law Brief Printers in Tulsa.
She was a charter member of Sweet Adelines in Tulsa and also a member of the
Cosmopolitan Club. A Baptist by faith, she was baptized at the age of eight. Survivors
include a daughter, Linda Katherine Nichols, Ozark; a son, David Hansen, Hooker, Okla.;
two grandchildren, Lesia Katherine Pollard, Ozark, and David Charles Pollard, Frankfort,
Germany; three great-grandchildren, Daniel Albert, Lyndsey Katherine Norris, and
Joshua Norris; and two sisters, Ruth Stoner and Gladys Carr, both of Oklahoma City,
Okla. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Atwater, Florence Amalia
21 Jan 1907 - 6 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
[Note: married Joseph B. Atwater 4 Jul 1906 - 13 Mar 1999]
Florence Atwater, 91, Nixa, (formerly of Springfield) died Monday, April 6,
1998, at St. John's Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Atwater retired from
Newberry's and is survived by her husband of 70 years, Joseph of Nixa; one daughter and
son-in-law Joanita and John White, of Nixa; three sons and daughter-in-laws Jerry and
Carolyn Atwater, of New Jersey; Ben and Judy Atwater, Saudia Arabia; and Charles and
Marilyn Atwater of Springfield. 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren and 2 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday April 9 at the Schweitzer
United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Bryan officiating with entombment in White
Chapel Memorial Mausoleum. Under the direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home of
Nixa.
Atwater, Joseph B. 4 Jul 1906 - 13 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: married Florence]
Joe B. Atwater, 92, Nixa, MO, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away
Saturday, March 13, 1999 at Balanced Care Nixa, following a long illness. Mr. Atwater,
retired from Ellis Shoe Store and was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Florence
Atwater. He is survived by his children, a daughter and son-in-law, Joint and John White
of Nixa; three sons and daughter-in-laws, Jerry and Carolyn Atwater of New Jersey; Ben
and Judy Atwater of Saudi Arabia; and Charles and Marilyn Atwater of Springfield, MO;
a sister, Virginia Smith of Shoreline, Washington; ten grandchildren; sixteen greatgrandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, Wednesday March 17 at 10:30 a.m. with
Reverend Joe Fahl officiating. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial
Mausoleum. Visitation was at 7 - 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, in the funeral home.
Atwell, Benjamin Louis 29 Mar 1919 - 5 Feb 2006 SN-L 7 Feb 2006

[Note: Son of Harlan & Ellen (Ament) Atwell; married Alvetta]
Benjamin Louis Atwell, 86, son of Harlan and Ellen (Ament) Atwell, was born on
March 29, 1919, in Springfield, Mo., and passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2006, at
Cox South Hospital. He was a member of the VFW Post 7628 in Ozark, the American
Legion, NARVRE and Military Retiree Council of the Springfield Area. Survivors
include his wife, Alvetta, of Sparta; son, Ben Atwell, Jr., and wife, Jan, of Springfield;
daughter, Linda Sabre and husband, David, of Tucson, Ariz.; stepsons, Boyd Burch, of
Springfield and Alan Burch and wife, Sandy, of Hindsville, Ark.; five grandchildren, Eric
Atwell, Laura Beth Clayton, Julie Atwell, Patricia Schaffer and Darin Sabre; three step
grandchildren, Sarah Clark, Adam and Robert Burch; several great-grandchildren;
brother, Bob Atwell and wife, Myrtle, of Springfield; numerous other loving relatives and
a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Ellen Atwell; and
two brothers, Paul and Sam Atwell. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,
February 8, 2006, at 12:30 p.m. at Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at White Chapel.
Burial, with full military honors, will follow in Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. Visitation
will be held on tonight, February 7, 2006, from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 5234
W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802. Online personal condolences can be made at
www.thieme-shadel.com.
Atwell, Dennis 8 Feb 1947 - 29 Mar 2001 CCH-N 11 April 2001
[Note: Son of Virgil and Anna Kate (Curshaw) Atwell; married 8 Oct 1966 Marcia Feole]
Dennis Atwell, 54, Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2001 in his home.
Born Saturday, Feb. 8, 1947 in Pontiac., Mich., Dennis was the son of Virgil and Anna
Kate (Curshaw) Atwell. On Oct. 8, 1966, he was united in marriage to Marcia Feole in
Walled Lake, Mich. Dennis served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a
Vietnam Veteran. He was employed by Williams International of Michigan as a sheet
metal fabricator. Dennis was an active member of his community, served as a member of
Lodge #422, Valley of Joplin Scottish Rite, and a member of the Abou Ben Adhem
Shrine Legion of Honor, and the Family of Christ Lutheran Church of Nixa. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a sister and three brothers. Surviving are his wife,
Marcia of the home; two sons, Dennis Atwell and wife Mariann, Fordland and James
Atwell and wife Angela and their children Cody and Austin, Nixa; sisters, Hope Knight
and husband, Bob, Franklin Hills, Mich., Iris Stuart and husband Jerry, White Lake,
Michigan and Ginny Throrburn and husband Ed, Lafayette, Ga. Also surviving are many
nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Services were April 3 at the Family
of Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Burial with full
military honors followed at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield under the care of
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Atwell, Maude L. (Johnson) 25 Jan 1908 - Aug 2005 SN-L 31 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Mary (Voyles) Johnson; married 9 Mar 1925 William L.
Atwell]
Maude L. Atwell was born in Oklahoma on January 25, 1908, to Albert Johnson
and Mary Voyles Johnson. She attended school in Oklahoma and then the family later
moved to Springfield, Mo., where she finished school. She was united in marriage to
William L. Atwell on March 9, 1925, in Ozark, Mo. To this union was born five

daughters, Dorothy, Juanita, Wilma, Mary, and Helen. Maude was very active in the
Boulevard Baptist Church and also the Northwest Baptist Church. In 1951, the family
moved to Kansas City, Mo. There Maude was a homemaker and worked part time in a
laundry. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. On May 15, 1976, William
passed away and Maude moved to Pleasant Hill, Mo. She was active in the Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church, lived at Broadway Village and had many friends. Her family always
came first with her. Their visits were always important to her and she traveled many
miles to be at the births of many of her great grandchildren and to help out. She was
always ready to help her family when she was needed. Due to failing health and an
accident, she moved to her daughter Wilma's home in 1996. Giving up her independence
was difficult for Maude as she was always a very strong person. She became a member of
the Longview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband;
four sisters, Florence, Viola, Jesse, and Ruby; and two daughters, Helen, as an infant, and
Mrs. Mary Wilson. She is survived by three daughters, Dorothy Livingston, Holts
Summit, Mo.; Juanita Mace of Rolla, Mo.; and Wilma Williams of Lee's Summit, Mo.
Maude was blessed with six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 25 great-greatgrandchildren, with more on the way. She will be sadly missed. Funeral services will be
at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Visitation
will be from 3 to 4 p.m. before the services . Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens.
Atwill, Elsie Marie (Merritt) Thomas Eagan 4 Nov 1899 - 24 Sep 1988 OH 29 Sep
1988
[Note: Daughter of George & Tishie (Ghan) Merritt; married ? Eagan; married ? Thomas;
married William Atwill]
Elsie Eagan Atwill, 88, of San Jose, CA, died at 2:45 pm Saturday at Alexian
Brothers Hospital, San Jose. Graveside services for Mrs. Atwill will be held at 11 am
today (Thursday, Sept 29) in Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. The Rev. Richard Eakins
will officiate. Burial is under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. A retired seamstress,
Mrs. Atwill was born Nov 4, 1899 near Clever to the marriage of George Merritt and
Tishie Ghan. She had resided in California since 1946, after moving there from this area.
Her survivors include her husband, William; two sons, Harold Eagan, Nixa, and Howard
Thomas, Portland, OR; a daughter, Loleta Walters, Detroit, MI; a sister, Ellen Ketmer,
San Jose, CA; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Atwood, Charles Edward 19 Jun 1921 - 8 Oct 1991 OH 17 Oct 1991
[Note: Son of John T. & Jessie Jane (Cave) Atwood]
Charles Edward “Ed” Atwood, 70, Kansas City, formerly of Ozark, died Tuesday,
Oct 8, 1991 in Truman Medical Center, Kansas City.He was born in Oklahoma on June
19, 1921 to John and Jessie Lawson Atwood. He spent his youth in Ozark and was a
member of Local No. 264 in Kansas City. Survivors include a brother, Don Atwood, and
two sisters, Ruth Russell and Bobbie Grider, all of Springfield. Graveside services were
held Saturday in Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home with Dr.
Conrad Kitchell, officiating
Atwood, Clifford Lee, Jr. 1966 - 25 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p1

[Note: Son of Clifford Lee & ? (?) Atwood]
Tragedy Strikes Ozark Family
Tragedy struck an Ozark family Tuesday. Nine year old Cliff Atwood, Jr., son of
Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Atwood, was playing in the basement of their home at 1208 S. 11th
Street. He was apparently playing with a length of rope and managed to hang himself. He
was found by his mother shortly before noon. Cliff would have been in the fifth grade
next year. Coroner Dean Adams pronounced the boy dead at the scene and ruled the
death accidental. Arrangements will be announced by Adams of Ozark.
AND
Atwood, Clifford Lee, Jr. 1966 - 25 May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p10
OZARK - Prayer services for Clifford Lee Atwood, Jr., 9, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford L. Atwood, Ozark was at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev.
Philip A. Bucher officiating. Funeral mass was at 9 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church north of here. Burial was in Brighton Baptist Cemetery north of
Springfield. The boy was found dead by his mother about 3 p.m. Tuesday in the basement
of his home. He had apparently accidentally hanged himself while playing with a rope,
according to Christian County Coroner Dean Adams. Adams ruled the death accidental
strangulation. Contributions may be made to the Boy Scout Pact No. 75.
AND
Atwood, Clifford Lee, Jr. 1966 - 25 May 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p10
To all out dear friends and neighbors, especially those on 9th and 11th St. We
could never have made it without all the food, flowers, contributions and especially the
support, comfort and help you gave us. God Bless You All. The family of Clifford
Atwood, Jr.
Atwood, Donald Lee, Sr.
10 May 1930 - 20 Jul 2004 SN-L 21 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of John T. & Jessie Jane (Cave) Atwood]
Services for Donald Lee Atwood Sr., age 74, of Ash Grove, will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial to follow in Ozark Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Atwood, DoraLee (Hartshorn) Bilyeu 29 May 1933 - 4 Sep 1995 CCH-N 13 Sep 1995
[Note: Daughter of John Wesley & Nerma (Van Aken) Hartshorn; married first ? Bilyeu;
married second Donald Atwood]
DoraLee Atwood, 62, of Springfield, died Monday, Sept. 4, 1995, in her home.
She was born May 29, 1933 in Great Bend, Kansas and was the daughter of John Wesley
and Nerma Van Aken Hartshorn. Mrs. Atwood owned and operated Tackle Box Tavern
on Commercial Street of several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a
daughter, Benita Bilyeu. Survivors include: Her husband, Donald; four children, John
LeRoy Bilyeu, Ozark, Connie Jean Stubbs, Galena, DeAnne Stephens, of the home, and
Rhonda Lee Jones, Marionville; four stepsons, James, Douglas, Donald, Jr., and John
Atwood; several grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial was in
Ozark City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse
Association or American Cancer Society.

Atwood, Thomas J. 16 Aug 1925 - 24 Jan 1966
CCR 27 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John T. & Jessie Jane (Cave) Atwood; married Mary Helen]
Thomas J. Atwood, 41, Kansas City, died at 2 p.m. Monday in General Hospital
there. He had been under treatment for a heart condition. A native of Ozark, Mr. Atwood
had lived in Springfield for a time before going to Kansas City five years ago. He was a
veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Helen; a daughter and
three step children, all of the home; and his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. John T.
Atwood, Ozark. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Erma Ruth Russell, Springfield and
Mrs. Bobbie Earp, Kansas City; four brothers, Eldon, Charles E. and William, all of
Kansas City and Donald, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris
Chapel here. The Rev. Gerald Rushing will officiate, and burial will be in Ozark
Cemetery.
Atwood, William Eugene 10 Jan 1923 - 30 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
William Eugene Atwood, 67, died Friday, March 30, 1990 at the Veterans
Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark., following a long illness. He spent much of his youth in
Ozark, living in Springfield before his death. He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. Survivors include two sons, Billy and Bobbie; two daughters, Margo and Debbie;
two sisters, Ruth Russell and Bobbie Crider, both of Springfield; two brothers, Don
Atwood, Springfield, and Ed Atwood, Kansas City. Graveside services were held
Monday in Ozark Cemetery with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Aubin, Dr. Francis Wilfred 9 Mar 1904 - Oct 1964
[Note ;1930 census - Madison Wisconsin says he born Wisc to parents both French
Canadian]
Funeral Mass for Dr. Francis Wilfred Aubin, 60, Branson physician who died in
his home Thursday night of a heart attack, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Our
Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with the Rev. James Phillips officiating. Burial will be
in Ozark Memorial Cemetery at Branson. The Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight
in Whelchel Chapel. Dr. Aubin moved here in 1949 from Haber. Mont. He was engaged
in private practice and was on the staff of Skaggs Community Hospital. He was A
member of the American and Missouri Medical associations. Dr. Aubin studied
pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin and was a graduate of the Washington
University Medical School in St. Louis. He was a member of the Elks Lodge in Haber.
Dr. Aubin is survived by his wife, Roberta; three sons. Gene, Mayfield, Ky., Joseph,
Kansas City and Robert, who is enroute here from Turkey; two daughters, Miss Barbara
Aubin, a student at Southwest Missouri State College, and Patricia Bossert, Pensacola,
Fla.; two brothers, Dr. O.B. Aubin and Dr. Joseph Aubin, both of Detroit; and nine
grandchildren.
Ault, Leonard “Shorty” 9 Jan 1924 - Oct 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
Funeral services for Leonard (Shorty) Ault, 47, Mountain Grove were at 3:30 p.m.
Monday in Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell Chapel with the Rev. Gene Postlewait officiating. Burial
was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. Ault died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday in his home, the victim of
an apparent heart attack. Survivors are his wife, Rosa Mae; three sons, Elmer, Mountain

Grove, James, with the Army in Germany, and Kenneth of the home; two daughters, Mrs.
Sue Ann Johnson, Florissant, Mrs. Ellen Faye Elder, New Franklin; five brothers, Frank,
Ashland, Mont., Ben, Ravenwood, Mo., Walter, Stanbury, Mo., Ernest, Independence
and George, Lawson, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Vera Smith, Ozark and seven grandchildren.
Auman, Ethlyn (Gibbs) 7 Jan 1918 - 3 Oct 2005 SN-L 6 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Lou Gibbs; married 13 Nov 1941 Frank Auman]
Ethlyn Gibbs Auman, 87, Alpena, Ark., was called to Heaven on October 3, 2005,
to join many friends and family members who had preceded her in death. Those who love
her are comforted by the knowledge that they are all rejoicing together. She was born in
the Bobo community on January 7, 1918, to Henry and Lou Gibbs. She married Frank
Auman on November 13, 1941. Together with Dad and Ada Auman, they ran the Auman
store for 35 years. She enjoyed reading and gardening, and was of the Baptist faith.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Frank; two sisters, Alma
Richardson and Bell Stanphill; a brother, E.G. Gibbs; and a precious grandson, Timmy
Gibbs. She is survived by her two sons, Lonnie Gibbs and his wife, Sharon, of Ozark,
Mo., and Buddy Auman and his wife, Linda, of Springdale, Ark.; seven grandchildren,
Tom and Paula Gibbs of New York; Greg and Donna Gibbs of Visalia, Calif.; Joe and
Dawn Buster of Springfield, Mo.; Todd and Denise Auman of Harrison, Ark.; Gaven and
Kim Smith of Conway, Ark.; Jonathan and Sarah Jane Mayer of Cabot, Ark.; and JD
Phillips of Phoenix, Ariz.; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday,
October 7, at 2 p.m. in Holt Memorial Chapel in Harrison, Ark., with Rev. Mike Widner
officiating. Burial will be in Alpena Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Ronald Ward,
James Bailey, Steve Stafford, Butch Smith, Bernal Green, and Harold Plumlee. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., tonight, in Holt Memorial Chapel.
Memorials may be sent to the Alpena Cemetery Fund, c/o Ann Hurley, Box 67, Alpena,
AR 72611. "Always will we mourn your loss until the day we come across to forever be
with you."
Aurentz, Roger Lee 5 May 1942 - 7 Apr 2002 CCH-N 17 Apr 2002
[Note: married Sharon Sue "Susie" Sep 1942 - 23 Sep 1997]
Roger Lee Aurentz, born May 5, 1942, died April 7, 2002, after a hard fought
battle with lymphoma. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Sharon "Susie"
Aurentz in 1997. He leaves behind his loving family: Lana Aurentz, Doug and Cindi
Aurentz and their children, Douglas, Alex, Savannah and Lana; Cory and Kasey Aurentz
and their children, Karman, Taylor and Kennedy; a sister, Carol Jackson; a brother,
James Jones; and numerous extended family and life-long friends. Aurentz retired from
the U.S. Air Force. He proudly served and was highly decorated in the Vietnam War. He
was a Master Sergeant and touched countless lives. Dad, Papa, you will be remembered
as the greatest man we ever knew. You were always giving of yourself. So intelligent, so
generous and so unselfish. May you and mom rest together in Peace and Love. A
graveside service was held April 11, 2002, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Cremation was under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Aurentz, Sharon Sue (Presley) 4 Sep 1942 – 23 Sep 1997 CCH-N 27 Sep 1997

Sharon Sue Aurentz, age 55, Ozark, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997, in her home.
She was born Sept. 4, 1942 in Springfield, and was the daughter of Wayne and Flossie
(Wallace) Presley. On April 4, 1960 she was united in marriage to Roger Aurentz. Sharon
was employed by Fasco Industries as a working leader. Survivors include: her husband,
Roger; three children, Lana Lee Aurentz, Springfield, Carl Douglas Aurentz and his wife,
Cindi, Ozark, and Cory Wayne Aurentz and his wife, Kasey, Springfield; five
grandchildren, Douglas Adam, Alex, Karman, Taylor and Savannah; a brother, Terry
Wayne Presley, Clever; a niece, Kelly Edwards, Silver City, New Mexico and a host of
other relatives and friends. Her parents preceded her in death as well as a sister, Charlotte
Anne Loftis. More than a mother, she was a friend, a confidant and a special treasure to
everyone she touched. She devoted her life to her family; a never ending source of love
and support. The funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Bob Long officiating.
Ausmus, Emma Elizabeth (Johnson) 18 Sep 1895 - 19 Aug 1947 CCR 28 Aug 1947
p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Zura (Reed) Johnson; married Hugh M. Ausmus]
Emma Elizabeth Johnson was born Oct. 18, 1895, and departed this life on Aug.
19, 1947, at her home in Ozark at the age of 51 years and 10 months. She was married to
Hugh M. Ausmus in 1930 and to this union were born four children, Charles Lee,
Beatrice, Nyal and Hugh Olin, all of the home. She is survived by the husband and
children and one sister, Mrs. Charles Day of Ozark. At an early age she united with the
Ozark Baptist church and lived a devoted Christian life. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon, Aug. 23, at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Bonnie
Ward. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Ausmus, Patrick Stuart 13 Dec 1995 - 13 Dec 1995 CCH-N 20 Dec 1995
[Note: Son of Hugh & Rhonda (Johnson) Ausmus]
Patrick Stuart Ausmus, infant son of Hugh and Rhonda Ausmus, was stillborn at
birth, Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1995. Survivors include: His parents, of Sparta; two brothers,
Cyle and Nicholas Ausmus; a sister, Fama; paternal grandparents, Charles and Charlene
Ausmus, Chadwick; maternal grandmother, Dora Johnson, Sparta; and maternal greatgrandmother, Marie Johnson, Sparta. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday,
Dec. 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Austin, Carl Dean "Carlie" (Jarshwitch) 29 Sep 1930 - 25 Dec 1999 CCH-N 29 Dec
1999
[Note: Daughter of Carl and Bernice Jarshwitch; married Kennie Austin]
Carl Dean "Carlie" Austin, age 69, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 25, 1999 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Carl
Dean was born September 29, 1930 in Sedalia, Missouri, to Carl and Bernice Jarshwitch .
She was a homemaker and member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include:
three children, Gail Austin, Rogersville, Kim Austin and his wife Barbara, Nixa, and
Keith Austin and his wife Julie, Jefferson City; and six grandchildren. Carl Dean was
preceded in death by her husband, Kennie Austin on February 5, 1997. Funeral services
were Tuesday, December 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with burial in Rivermonte

Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Lung Association.
Austin, Jeffrey Lane 5 Mar 1962 - 26 Apr 2003 CCH-N 7 May 2003
[Note: Son of Cortland & Shirley (Gruben) Austin; married 15 May 1982 Sheila
Strachota]
Jeffrey Lane Austin, 41, died April 26, 2003, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident in Nixa. He was born March 5, 1962, in Spencer, Iowa. Austin was a
member of the Catholic Church. On May 15, 1982, he and Sheila Strachota were united
in marriage. Austin was employed by Aaron's Automotive as systems administrator. He
loved his family and was a wonderful husband and father. He was very involved in his
children's lives and was close to their friends. He enjoyed the outdoors, boating, fishing
and hunting. He was also as avid Nascar and Raiders fan. Austin loved his German
Shepherds, Harley and Sadie, and was very proud of the construction he was doing on the
family's new home. Survivors include his wife, Sheila; two children, Britni Austin and
Blake Austin, both of the home; his parents, Cortland Austin and wife Shirley, Traer,
Iowa and Norma Austin, Ashland; three brothers and their spouses, Dana and Elizabeth
Austin, Hartsburg, Jon and Monica Austin, Tempe, Ariz., and Daniel and Camella
Austin, Cedar Falls, Iowa; his grandmother, Inez Gruben, Ashland; his father-in-law,
Vernon Strachota, Reeds Spring; his mother-in-law, Marlys Horn and husband Don,
Reeds Spring; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother,
David Austin; and grandparents, Henry Gruben and George and Alyce Austin. Funeral
Mass was held at 10 a.m. April 29, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Springfield.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Austin, Kenneth W "Kennie" 25 Aug 1927 - 5 Feb 1997 CCH-N 8 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Broadus & Mary Austin; married 1951 Carl Dean Jarshwitch]
Kenneth W "Kennie" Austin, 69, Ozark, died Wednesday, February 5, 1997, in
his home, following a long illness. Kennie was born August 25, 1927, in Henry County,
Missouri, to Broadus and Mary Austin, who preceded him in death in 1935 and 1936. He
lived most of his life in Sedalia. In 1972, the family moved to the Ozark area. He was
employed as Superintendent by Bridges and Company until a construction accident
forced his retirement, and was a member of Operators Union Local 16-16B. Kennie loved
traveling in their motor home, fishing, and especially going to car races. He served in the
Korean War and was a member of the American Legion, Post 676. He was a member of
the Nixa Christian Church. Kennie is survived by: his wife of 48 years, Carl Dean
(Jarshwitch); a daughter, Gail Austin, Rogersville, two sons, Kim Austin and wife,
Barbara, Nixa, and Keith and wife, Julie, Jefferson City; six grandchildren, April,
Brianna, Kyle, Robyn, Katlyn, and Arin; two brothers, Dana Austin, state of Michigan,
and Don Austin, Warsaw, and a sister, Doris Crockett, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. Funeral
services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jack
Barnes and Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will be in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens, Springfield, with military honors provided by the Veteran's Memorial Team.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until service time Saturday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa, Christian Church, 400 Northview,

Nixa, Missouri 65714, or Hospice Care of VNA, 2055 S. Fremont, Springfield, Missouri,
65804. Permelia Lewis
Austin, Virgil Dewey, Jr. 21 Jun 1922 - 26 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of Virgil & Hattie Austin; married 20 Jun 1942 Nora Edna Allison
Virgil Dewey Austin, Jr., 67, of Billings, died Oct. 26 at 10:30 p.m. in his home
after a long illness. He was born to Virgil and Hattie Austin on June 21, 1922, in National
City, Ill. On June 20, 1942, he married Nora Edna Allison. He served in the U.S. Army
during World War II from Dec. 28, 1942 to 1946. He was in the American Division of
the 81st Wildcats, 52nd Engineers Combat Battalion. He was discharged from the Army
at Jefferson Barracks, Jan. 19, 1946, and had received two Bronze Stars. He was
employed by Swift & Co., Monsanto Chemical, Belleville, Ill., and the National City Fire
Dept. In 1959, he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and worked for the City of Phoenix Parks
Dept. as foreman until he retired in 1981 due to his health. He moved to Billings in 1982
and was a member of the American Legion Post 676 in Springfield. He was preceded in
death by his parents and one son, Gary Alan Austin. He is survived by his wife, Nora; a
son, Virgil Dennis Austin, and his wife, Eileen, Philadelphia, Pa.; two daughters, Sharon
Lee Thompson and her husband, Ron, Mesa, Ariz., Sandra Lynn Trottier and her
husband, Paul, Springfield; two brothers, William Jasper Austin, Cahokia, Ill., Charles
Eugene Austin, Belleville; a sister, June Maxine Scheske, St. Louis; eight grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren, and one on the way. Services were held in Fairview, Ill., and
burial was in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, with full military
honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Aven, Arnold R. 6 Apr 1919 - 8 Nov 2000 CCH-N 15 Nov 2000
Arnold R. Aven, age 81, of Nixa passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2000
in his home. He was born on April 6, 1919 in Nixa. He served his country during World
War II in the U.S. Army. In 1945 he and Alberta Loye Orrison were married. Mr. Aven
worked for the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Fire Arms division of the Federal Government
before retirement. He was a member of St. John's Chapel United Church of Christ. He
was a member of the C.B.I. Veterans Organization and Elks Lodge of Springfield. He
was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple, and was involved in projects including the
Children's Hospital Burn Unit of Cincinnati, the Oriental Band, and the Shrine Circus.
Survivors include: His wife, Alberta; a daughter, Pam Miller and her husband, Les of
Phoenix, Arizona; two grandsons, Justin and Patrick Miller; uncles, aunts and cousins.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 11, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home of
Nixa, with the Rev. John Masters officiating. Burial with Masonic service was in Payne
Cemetery, Nixa Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Chapel United Church
of Christ, 4344, S. Fremont, Springfield, MO. 65804.
Aven, Charles M. 29 Nov 1873 - 31 Dec 1951 CCR 3 Jan 1952
[Note: Son of John Duff & Sarah Ann (Payne) Aven; married 11 Dec 1892 Nona E.
Baufield 1 Mar 1876 - 16 Jul 1968]
Charles M. Aven, 79, prominent lifelong resident and farmer of route 1, Nixa,
died in his home at 1 p.m. Monday. Surviving are his wife, Nona, a daughter, Mrs. May
Thompson of Republic, two grandchildren; a great-grandchild, and brother, William

Aven route 1, Nixa. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in Nixa Christian
church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial in Payne Cemetery was under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Aven, Claude Elmer 1886 - 17 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
[Note: Son of William Archibald & Dora Ica (Edwards) Aven]
Funeral services for Claude Elmer Aven, 73, of Nixa, who died Thursday, March
17 at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Nixa Christian
Church with Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. After a short time as a school teacher, he
operated a farm five miles northwest of Nixa for many years. He was a member of Nixa
Christian Church where he served as an Elder since 1911. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Bessie McCroskey Aven; a daughter, Mrs. Lorene Keltner of Nixa; three grandsons
and two great grandsons; his father, William Aven of Springfield; seven sisters, Mrs.
Elsie Owen of Fair Grove, Mrs. Florence McHaney, Mrs. Iva Rose, Mrs. Mattie Adams,
Mrs. Merle Owen, Mrs. Archie Ward and Mrs. Lois Throneberry, all of Springfield.
Aven, Gladys T. (Keithley) 1 Sept 1904 - 8 Jun 1991
SN-L 11 Jun 1991
[Note: Daughter of Anson & Josie (Harp) Keithley; married Arter Aven 3 May 1900 - 16
Mar 1980]
Gladys T. Aven, 86, Nixa, died at 4:52 p.m. Saturday in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born Sept. 1, 1904, in Christian County to Anson and Josie Harp
Keithley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arter Aven, in 1980. In addition to
being a homemaker, she was a florist for 15 years. She is survived by a daughter,
Vernetta Clark, Nixa; a son, Lowell Aven, Nixa; a sister, Esther Peters, Nixa; six
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, 205 N. Main, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial
will be in Payne Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Springfield News-Leader – 11 June 1991)
Aven, Grace (McConnell) Mar 1888 - 22 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
[Note: Daughter of John Alexander & Nancy E. (Aven) McConnell; married James
Herbert Aven 1 Jul 1885 - Nov 1967; lived in Abingdon, Virginia in 1910]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace McConnell Aven, 70 who died July 22 at
Richmond, Calif., were held Sunday, July 27 in the Nixa Church of Christ with L. O.
Sanderson officiating., Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa. She was a native of Nixa and a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, James Herbert Aven of Richmond; a daughter Mrs. Mary
Lou Lindahl of Richmond; three sons, J. H. Aven, Jr. of Nixa; Paul Aven of Richmond
and Victor Aven of Rogersville; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren and one
sister, Mrs. Bertha Gooch of Springfield.
Aven, James Herbert 1 Jul 1885 - 23 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel Wiley & Mary A. Aven; grandson of Timothy Allen & Ann
Eleanor Rosanna (McCroskey) Aven; born in Virginia - listed in Abingdon, Washington

County, Virginia census in 1900 & 1910; married first Grace McConnell Mar 1888 - 22
Jul 1958; married second “Roxie”, perhaps Roxanna Brown]
Herbert Aven, 82, Nixa, died about 9 p.m. Thursday, November 23, in a
Springfield Baptist Hospital, after an illness of several weeks. A native of Virginia, Mr.
Aven moved to Nixa as a child and lived there most of his life with the exception of 18
years in the state of California. A member of Nixa Church of Christ, he is survived by his
wife, Roxie; three sons, James H., Nixa; Joe P., San Pablo, Calif. and Victor E.,
Rogersville; and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Lindahl, San Pablo. Other survivors include
a sister, Mrs. Bess Preston, Abington, Va.; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.
Aven, Jo Ann (Sanders) Curtis 5 Apr 1927 - 13 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Clifford & Nellie (Conklin) Sanders; married first ? Curtis; married
second Lowell A Aven 24 Apr 1924 - 6 Dec 1992]
Jo Ann Aven, 61, of Nixa, died at 10 p.m. Monday, March 13 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center following a one year illness. Services for Mrs. Aven will be
held today (Thursday, March 16) at 1 p.m. in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Burial
will follow in the Payne Cemetery, Nixa. She was born April 5, 1927 at Gainesville, the
daughter of Clifford and Nellie Conklin Sanders. A longtime resident of the Nixa area,
Mrs. Aven had been a waitress employed by the Salebarn Cafe. She attended the First
Baptist Church of Nixa. Mrs. Aven was preceded in death by her parents and by one
brother, Pat. Surviving are her husband, Lowell, Nixa; two sons, Michael Aven and
Danny Curtis, and one daughter, Kathy Aven, all of Nixa; five sisters, Helen Vernon,
Gallatin, Sue Nell Carter, Springfield, Virginia Weridel, Cuba, Marguerite Cobb, St.
Louis, and Rose Allison, Springfield; two brothers, Ed Sanders, Springfield, and Oscar
Sanders, St. Louis; and seven grandchildren.
Aven, Josie (Hedgpeth) 4 Apr 1875 - 15 Feb 1967 CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Calvin & Isabelle (Farmer) Hedgpeth; married Walter A. Aven 1875
- 1948]
Mrs. Josie Aven, 91, a life-long resident of Nixa, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday at her
home. She was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Surviving are one son, Arter of
Nixa; five daughters, Mrs. Eula Maynard and Mrs. Nora McCaffety, both of Nixa. Mrs.
Bessie Owen, Route 8, Springfield, Mrs. Ollie Ginger and Mrs. Hester Jackson, both of
Nixa; one brother, Newt Hedgpeth, Nixa; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and
one step great grandson. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris.
AND
Aven, Josie (Hedgpeth)
4 Apr 1875 - 15 Feb 1967
CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Josie Aven, 91, a lifelong resident of Nixa, were at 2
p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Joseph
Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. . Aven died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb.. 14 in her home.
Aven, Lowell A. 24 Apr 1924 - 6 Dec 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of Arter & Gladys (Keithley) Aven; married Joann 5 Apr 1927 - 13 Mar
1989]

Lowell A. Aven, 68, Nixa, died Sunday, Dec. 6, in Cox Medical Center South. He
was born April 24, 1924, the son of Arter and Gladys Keithley Aven. He was a lifelong
resident of the Nixa area, and served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of
the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4262 in Christian County. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Joann, in 1989, and his parents. Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Aven, Nixa;
two sons, Mike Aven and Danny Curtis, both of Nixa; a sister, Vernetta Clark, Nixa; nine
grandchildren, Chris and Brad Curtis, Jennifer Sagerser, Kelly, Robert, Megan, Emily,
Andrea and Amanda Aven; and a special friend, Lucille Haworth, Springfield. Services
will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be
in Payne Cemetery, Nixa.
Aven, Minerva Jane (Payne) 9 Oct 1900 - 17 Oct 1992 OH 28 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of Francis Patrick “Pad“ & Eunice Lucinda ( Lebow) Payne]
Minerva Jane Aven, 92, Nixa, died Saturday, Oct. 17, in the Nixa Park Care
Center. She was born Oct. 9, 1900, in Ava to Francis and Eunice Payne. Survivors
include a son, Arnold Aven, Nixa; a brother, Fred Payne, two sisters, Lucy Owen and
Nona Helfrecht; granddaughter, Pamela Miller; two great-grandsons, Justin and Patrick.
Services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa. Burial was
in the Payne Cemetery.
Aven, Myrtle Fanny (Lawing) 21 Jan 1875 - 16 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
[Note: Daughter of Bud & ? (Borough) Lawing; married Horace H. Aven]
Word has been received here of the death of a former resident, Mrs. Myrtle
Lawing Aven, who died Jan. 16 at her home, 11260 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. She was
the wife of Horace H. Aven and daughter of the late Bud Lawing. Mrs. R. R. Hartley at
Ozark is a half-sister. Burial was at Forest Lawn cemetery, Glenwood, Calif.
Aven, Nona E. (Baufield) 1 Mar 1876 - 16 Jul 1968
CCR 25 Jul 1968 p1
[Note: married Charles M. Aven 29 Nov 1873 - 31 Dec 1951]
Mrs. Nona E. Aven, 92, of Springfield was dead on arrival Tuesday afternoon at
the Springfield Baptist Hospital. She had resided in Nixa most of her life before moving
to Springfield in 1952. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Nixa. Mrs.
Aven is survived by one daughter, Mary Thompson of the home; one sister, Mrs. Lucy
Wardell, Joplin; two grandchildren, one great grandchild and three great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19 in Harris Chapel at Nixa
with the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Aven, Oleta Belle (Scott) 7 Jan 1912 - 29 Jun 2004 SN-L 2 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Steve & Doll Scott; married 1930 James H. Aven 24 May 1909 - 19
Nov 1978]
Oleta Belle Aven, age 92, of Nixa, completed her voyage on June 29, 2004, in her
home. Oleta set sail on Jan. 7, 1912, in the township of Hurley, Mo., close to beautiful
spring water. She was the daughter of Steve and Doll Scott. When Oleta was three, her
ship was moved by horse and wagon to the railroad town of Clever; there her ship sailed
smoothly and she obtained scholarship and taught in a one-room school. In 1930, she
married James Aven and made her citizenship in Nixa. She was in partnership with her

husband until his death in 1978. During the years 1932, '34 and '36, Oleta's ship took on
the special cargo of three daughters. Later, the crew took three sons-in-law and many
precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Craftsmanship was polished by sewing
for the girls and cooking for the family. Through the years, she has lovingly been called
(Granny) by many. With God as her guide, she has sailed life's sea worthily for 92 years.
Oleta had been a member of the Nixa Church of Christ for more than 60 years. She had
also enjoyed worship at Ozark Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters,
LuAnna Baysinger and husband James, Nixa, and Lois Anderson and husband Gerry,
Lee's Summit; eight grandchildren, Lana and Lane Baysinger, Nixa, Debbie Krasser and
Rex Little, Clever, Leta Fenton and Andy Anderson, Lee's Summit, Dan Anderson,
Jefferson City, and Jeff Anderson, California; two brothers, Dr. John Scott and wife,
Esther, Kansas, and Paul Scott and wife, Rubilee, Battlefield; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Victor Aven and wife, Rheba, Nixa, Helen Scott, Springfield, and Wayne Lindahl,
California; 24 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and a host of other
relatives, church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Dixie and Joe Little; a grandson, Link Baysinger;
two sisters, Mary Ghan and Laurel Redfern; and two brothers, Eugene and Harold Scott.
Oletas aid that her family, church family and friends had been her lights along the shore
and she valued highly the kinship and fellowship, contented with a long, happy journey.
Oleta's greatest wish was that her ship would sail peacefully into shore and anchor in
(God's Eternal Harbor). Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2004, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dwain Stoops officiating. Burial will follow in Payne
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 2, in the funeral home
AND
Aven, Oleta Belle (Scott) 7 Jan 1912 - 29 Jun 2004 CCH-N 21 Jul 2004
Oleta Belle Aven, 92, Nixa, died on June 29, 2004 in her home, completing her
life's voyage. Oleta set sail on Jan. 7, 1912 in the township of Hurley, Mo., close to
beautiful spring water. She was the daughter of Steve and Doll Scott. When Oleta was
three, her ship was moved by horse and wagon to Clever, where she obtained scholarship
and taught in a one-room school. In 1930 she married James Aven and made her
citizenship in Nixa. She was in partnership with her husband until his death in 1978.
During the years 1932-34-36, Oleta's ship took on the special cargo of three daughters.
Later the crew took three sons-in-law and many precious grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Craftsmanship was polished by sewing for the girls and cooking for the
family. Through the years she has lovingly been called "Granny" by many. With God as
her guide, she has sailed life's sea worthily for 92 years. Oleta had been a member of
Nixa Church of Christ for more than 60 years. She had also enjoyed worship at Ozark
Church of Christ. Survivors include: two daughters, LuAnna Baysinger and husband
James, Nixa, and Lois Anderson and husband Gerry, Lee's Summit; eight grandchildren,
Lana and Lane Baysinger, Nixa, Debbie Krasser and Rex Little, Clever, Leta Fenton and
Andy Anderson, Lee's Summit, Dan Anderson, Jefferson City, and Jeff Anderson,
California; two brothers, Dr. John Scott and wife Esther, Kansas and Paul Scott and wife
Rubilee, Battlefield; brothers and sisters-in-law, Victor Aven and wife Rheba, Nixa,
Helen Scott, Springfield, Opal Aven and Wayne Lindahl, California; twenty-four great
grandchildren; for great great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives, church family
and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter and son-

in-law, Dixie and Joe Little; a grandson, Link Baysinger; two sisters, Mary Ghan and
Laurel Redfern; and two brothers, Eugene and Harold Scott. Oleta said that her family,
church family and friends had been her lights along the shore and she valued highly the
kinship and fellowship, contented with a long, happy journey. Oleta's greatest wish was
that her ship would sail peacefully into shore and anchor in God's Eternal Harbor. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Dwain Stoops officiating. Burial followed in Payne Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8
p.m. on July 2 in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Aven, Walter Amos 1875 - 24 Oct 1948 CCR 18 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of John Duff & Sarah Ann (Payne) Aven; married 29 Apr 1894 CCM Josie
Hedgpeth 4 Apr 1875 - 15 Feb 1967]
Walter Amos Aven, 73, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Aven, died Sunday, October
24, at his home near Nixa. In the year 1894 he married Josie Aven and to this union seven
children were born. One daughter, Marie, preceded him in death. He was a member of the
Nixa Christian church. Survivors include the wife, Josie; five daughters, Mrs. Nora
McCafferty of Dearborn, Mich.; Mrs. Bessie Owen of Springfield; Mrs. Eula Maynard,
Mrs. Ollie Inman, and Mrs. Hester Jackson of Nixa; one son, Arter of Nixa, two brothers,
13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday
in the Nixa Christian church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the
Payne cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Avery, Jewel Dee (Pearce) 7 Aug 1905 - 25 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meacheam) Pearce; married Harold Edward
Avery 15 Nov 1908 - 10 Jan 1978]
Services for Mrs. Jewel Dee Avery, 72, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Adams Chapel here with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery at
Nixa. Mrs. Avery died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after
apparently suffering a heart attack. She was a member of Nixa Church of Christ. Mrs.
Avery moved from Nixa to Chico, Calif. in 1952 and to Ozark in 1965. Surviving are her
husband, Harol E.; two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Sue Campbell, Ozark and Mrs. Edna Sue
Hill, Aurora; a brother, Clifford Pearce, Clever, two grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Avery, Milton Ralph
1901 - 13 Jul 1962
CCR 19 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Enoch Edward & Maggie A. (McConnell) Avery]
Funeral services for Milton Ralph Avery, 61, of Springfield who died at 10:45
a.m. Friday at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Rainey Chapel with
Oscar Ellison officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa. Mr. Avery, an
employe at the hospital, suffered an apparent heart attack after reporting to work. A pipe
fitter for the Frisco Railroad for 20 years, he was a member of the Broadway and
Madison Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Esther; a son, Wallace, Billings; a
daughter, Mrs. Lavena Forgey, Nixa; a brother, Harol Avery, Chico, Calif.; and four
grandchildren.
Aycott, Melva Jayne (Gordon) 1937 - 3 Feb 2006 SN-L 6 Feb 2006

[Note: Daughter of Jeff & Gladys Gordon; married ? Aycott]
Melva Jayne Aycott, 68, Clever, passed away at 11:59 p.m. Friday, February 3,
2006, at Christian Health Care, Republic. She was preceded in death by her father, Jeff
Gordon; and a son, David Reece Aycott; and her stepfather, Curly Babbitt. She is
survived by two daughters, Denise Sanders and Christina Patterson, both of Clever; nine
grandchildren; her mother, Gladys Babbitt, Springfield; two brothers, Randy Babbitt,
Paris, Texas, and Tom Babbitt, Republic; four sisters, Jean Gordon, Anne Gordon, Kay
Soule', and Trina Knight, all of Republic; four nieces and five nephews. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2006, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings,
under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 p.m. Monday, with Memorial Service at 7 p.m.
Ayers, Clarence 1887 - 13 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Clarence Ayers, 100, of Billings, died June 13 at Ozarks Methodist Manor
Nursing Home, Marionville, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Ayers were held June
17 at Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Ermon Webb officiating. Burial was in
Mission Home Cemetery, Marshfield. A retired mail carrier, Mr. Ayers was an Army
veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Billings First Baptist Church. His
survivors include a son, Leonard, Huntsville, Arkansas; a daughter, Ruth Halvarson,
Billings; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Ayers, Roy 5 Aug 1913 - 1 Jun 1970 CCR 4 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Son of John A. & Fannie Jo (Williams) Ayers; married Helen Mae Eaken 28 May
1913 - 14 Nov 1997; spelling from tombstone]
Roy Ayres, 56, Ozark, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Ayres was a longtime resident of the Union
Chapel Community, and a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mae; two sons, Jack Ayres of Springfield and Jamie Ayres of Ozark; one
daughter, Mrs. Leah Lawson of Colonial Heights, Va.; two brothers, Kenneth of Ash
Grove and Carl of Kings City, one sister, Mrs. Vaye Burks of Nixa; and three
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Union Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy
Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Ayres, Alma R. (Reynolds) 13 Jan 1886 - 9 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: married Benjamin Franklin Ayres 7 May 1868 - 12 Apr 1965]
Mrs. Alma R. Ayres, 84, Billings, died at 10:45 p.m. Friday in Cox Nursing
Home, Republic. Mrs. Ayres was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. She is
survived by one son, Herbert L. Ayres, Cabool; four daughters. Mrs. Glennie Fields,
Albuquerque, N. M., Mrs. Gladys Marie Bell, Republic, Mrs. Eunice Scofield, Sonoma,
Calif., Mrs. Bunice Salchow, Billings; a step-daughter, Mrs. Hattie Henson, Ocie; eight
brothers, Roy Reynolds, Springfield, Ralph, Olympia, Wash., Bert, Covina, Calif., Jess,
Winter Haven, Fla., Otis, State of Illinois, Alva and Walter, both of Akron, Ohio and
Audrey, Ashland, Ore.; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Methodist church, Billings, with Rev. Roy Reynolds and

Rev. Patrick White officiating. Burial, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa,
was in Smart Cemetery east of Billings.
Ayres, Benjamin Franklin 7 May 1868 - 12 Apr 1965
CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; married Alma Reynolds]
Benjamin Franklin Ayers, 96, of Billings, died in his home at 7:10 p.m. Monday
after a lingering illness. A retired farmer and carpenter, Mr. Ayers was a member of the
Billings Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Alma; five daughters, Mrs.
Glennie Fields, Albuquerque, N. M., Mrs. Hattie Hensen, Ocie, Mrs. Marie Bell, Route 1,
Republic, Mrs. Eunice Scofield, Sonora, Calif, Mrs. Bunice Salchow, Billings; two sons
Garland E., Bellville, Ohio, Herbert L., Cabool; 17 grandchildren; 40 great
grandchildren; and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Billings Methodist Church. The Rev. Tommy Daniels officiated and burial
was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Ayres, Hiram Stanley “Bud” 1867 - 5 Feb 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
[Note; Son of Vinson Montgomery & Lucinda Jane (Ayres) Ayres; in 1880 Taney Co
census was 13]
Funeral services for Hiram Stanley Ayres, 85, more familiarly known as “Bud”
who died Saturday at his home in Billings were held Tuesday afternoon in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Billings, with Rev. James Allen officiating, Burial was in Smart
Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of Kansas, he came to Taney County at the
age of 13, where he farmed until he retired and moved to Billings about five years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosa Ayres of the home; one daughter, Mrs. George
Kenyan of Taneyville; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Cagle of Billings and Mrs. Mary Ann
Linobus of Protem; two brothers, Frank Ayres of Billings and Charles Ayres of Glendale,
Ariz.; other relatives and friends.
Ayres, Joan (Ellis) 15 Dec 1930 - 11 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000 & OWN 21 Apr
2000
[Note: Daughter of John George & Travis Hermeine Fischer Ellis; married 6 Jul 1946
Rev. Olen Lee Ayres]
Joan Ellis Ayres, age 69, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in her
home. She was born December 14, 1930 in Sedalia, Mo., the daughter of John George
and Travis Hermeine Fischer Ellis. On July 6, 1946, she was united in marriage to the
Reverend Olen Lee Ayres. Joan was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. She was
a longtime member and president of the PTA in Sylvan Hills, Ark., where she taught
school for many years. Also, she was a factory worker, talented seamstress, and church
pianist. Joan was an avid collector of Pillsbury Doughboys, and was a charter member of
the Lovin' Connection Pillsbury Doughboy Club. She was a member of the Springfield
chapter of the Wayne Newton fan club. Most of all, Joan was a devout Christian, devoted
wife and loving “mommy.” Survivors include, her husband, Reverend Olen Lee Ayres;
four children, George Ayres and his wife Anna, California, Linda Pagan and her husband
Larry, Ozark, Marcia Cricket Warren, Springfield and Ellis Ayres and his wife Mary,
Nixa; eleven grandchildren, Christina Wayne, Sabrina, John, Rensen, Jody, L.V. Josh,

Lauren, Nicole and Ashley; two great-grandsons, Adam and Vinny; numerous special
relatives and a dearly loved pet, Rusty. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby
Dean Ellis, when he was fourteen years old, and later by her parents. Funeral services
were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Pastor Joe
Fahl officiating. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home. Burial was in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Baber, Jerry 29 Jun 1933 - 19 May 2006 SN-L 23 May 2006
[Note: Son of Russell & Oma Baber; married 19 Dec 1953 Mary Lou Frazier]
Jerry Baber, 72, Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 10:28 p.m. Friday, May 19,
2006, at Cox Medical Center South. He was born June 29, 1933, in Lathrop, Mo., the son
of the late Russell and Oma Baber. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955,
stationed in Weisboden, Germany. He worked at Kraft Foods for 34 years before his
retirement in 1989. He was a member of American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars
and American Legion Post 69, where he had previously served six years as a commander.
He married Mary Lou Frazier December 19, 1953, and to this union three sons, Greg,
Mark and Jeff, were born. He was preceded in death by two sons, Greg and Mark.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou of 52 years and five months; son, Jeff; one brother,
Stan and his wife, Sue; two sisters, Delores Abbott and husband, Gerald, Springfield, and
Stella Smith of Belleville, Ill.; one brother-in- law, J.L. Frazier and wife, Kathleen,
Clever; and one sister-in-law, Martha Frazier of Springfield. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, 441 W. Battlefield Rd. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2006, in
the chapel with Reverend Kenneth Gains officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Back, Bertha Jean (Kent) 31 Jul 1930 - 24 May 2006 SN-L 26 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of J. Phillip & Ellen (Cook) Kent; married 2 Sep 1949 John H. Back]
Bertha Jean Back, 75, Republic, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2006, in her
home. She was born July 31, 1930, in London Mills, Illinois, to J. Phillip and Ellen
(Cook) Kent. Bertha was united in marriage to John H. Back on September 2, 1949. For
several years, she worked as a licensed practical nurse and later enjoyed being a
homemaker, working with stained glass, and sewing. She was a member of Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church, Boaz. She is survived by her husband, John, of the home; a daughter and
husband, Ellen and Charles Dent, Republic; a granddaughter and husband, Katie and
Dustin O'Neal, Springfield; a brother and wife, Phillip and Beryl Kent, Fair Grove; two
sisters and their husbands, Judy and Zane Benefiel, Battlefield, and Joan and Don Barrett,
Portola, California; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev.
Kenneth Hull officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. No formal
visitation is planned. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the
Shriners Children's Hospital, in care of the funeral home.
Back, Edna (Poor) 19 Jun 1917 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 6 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Noah & Georgia (Atchison) Poor; married 1937 George Back d 18
Oct 2004]
Funeral services for Edna Back, age 88, of Reeds Spring, Missouri, will be held at
11 a.m. Monday, May 8, 2006, in the Keystone Baptist Church in Reeds Spring, with
Rev. Joe Wolven officiating. Burial will be in the Yocum Pond Cemetery under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. She died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, May 5,
2006, in the Christian Health Care in Nixa. She was born on June 19, 1917, in Ridgedale,
Missouri, the daughter of Noah and Georgia Atchison Poor. She had been a lifelong
resident of the area and had worked for many years in the garment factories. She was of

the Protestant faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Back, on October
18, 2004. Survivors are her three children: Bobby Back and wife, Merel, of Reeds Spring,
Darlene Bilyeu and husband, Ray Dean, of Nixa, and Linda Rainey and husband, Johnny,
of Republic, Mo.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home,
Branson.
Back, Ethel Marie “Bessie“ (Bilyeu) 14 Sep 1903 - 2 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Issiac W. & Zella May (Meadows) Bilyeu; married 3 May 1922 Tom
Back]
Ethel Marie Back, 89, Asbury, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, 1993, in
Meadow Brook Manor Nursing Home, Joplin, following an extended illness. She was
born on Sept. 14, 1903, in Christian County, the daughter of Issiac W. and Zella May
Meadows Bilyeu. She was united in marriage on March 3, 1922, to Tom Back in Taney
County. She lived in Asbury for the last 44 years, she was formerly of Cherokee County
Kansas. She was a member of Asbury Baptist Church, a long time Sunday school teacher
and a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting and gardening. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Tom; her parents, Issiac and Zella Bilyeu; five brothers, Arthur, Lawrence, Earl,
Alpha and Clifford; one sister, Bessie Back. Survivors include five sons, Stanley; and his
wife, Latrell, Albuquerque, N.M., Max, and his wife, Opal, Dean, and his wife, Marilyn,
Joplin, Dale, and his wife, Maedeen, Columbus, Kan., and Ernest, and his wife, Rita,
Battleground, Wash.; daughter, Wilma Orr, Silverton, Ore.; brother, Elmer Bilyeu, and
his wife, Pearl, Sparta; 25 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Services were held Saturday, June 5, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadows Cemetery Association.
Back, George T. 8 Jan 1918 - 18 Oct 2004 SN-L 20 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Alex & Elsie (Melton) Back; married 1937 Edna Poor 19 Jun 1917 - 8 May
2006]
Funeral services for George T. Back, age 86, of Reeds Spring, Mo., will be held at
11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Keystone Baptist Church in Reeds Spring, with Rev. Joe
Wolven officiating. Burial will be in the Yocum Pond Cemetery under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. He died at 10:05 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at
Cox South in Springfield, Mo. He was born on Jan. 8, 1918, at Forsyth, Mo., the son of
Alex and Elsie Melton Back. He was a longtime resident of the area, was a carpenter by
trade, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are his wife of
67 years, Edna Poor Back, of the home; three children, Bobby Back of Reeds Spring,
Darlene Bilyeu of Nixa, Mo., and Linda Rainey of Republic, Mo.; one brother, Donnie
Back of Reeds Spring, Mo.; four sisters, Era Dell Rife of Reeds Spring, Barbara Whiteley
of Billings, Geraldine Perkins of Aurora, and Wanda Frazier of Manteca, Calif.; six
grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will
be from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church.
Back, Gladys (Meadows) 16 Dec 1903 - 1 Aug 1991 NN-E 8 Aug 1991

[Note: Daughter of John B. & Ida (Cook) Meadows; married 6 Mar 1925 Willie T. Back
1889 - 25 Mar 1963]
Back Gladys Meadows Back, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 1991, in Skaggs
Community Hospital, Branson. She was born Dec. 16, 1903, near Ozark, the second of 10
children to John B. and Ida Cook Meadows. She married Willie T. Back March 6, 1925.
He preceded her in death in 1963. Survivors include her children and their spouses,
Carley and Howard Whiteis, Hollister, John and Jean Back, Clever, and J.D. and Virginia
Back, Anchorage, Alaska; three brothers, John Meadows, Modesto, Calif., Herbert
Meadows, Ozark, and Howard Meadows, San Simon, Ariz.; two sisters, Ruby Jackson
and Ida Melton, both of Ozark; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday in First Baptist Church in Hollister with the Rev. Mearl Laswell
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Kissee
Mortuary and Chapel, Forsyth. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist
Church of Hollister or Victory Baptist Church, Ozark.
Back, Leo William 27 Apr 1916 - 16 Nov 1991 NN-E 21 Nov 1991
[Note: Son of Christian & Mae (McDorman) Back; married 12 Sep 1947 Anne Pollock]
Leo William Back, 75 Ozark, died Saturday Nov. 16, 1991 at St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Aug. 27, 1916 in Klemme, Iowa and was the son
of Christian and Mae (McDorman) Back. On Sept. 12, 1947 he married Anne Pollock. He
was a retired Army Chief Warrant Officer (W-3) and attended First Baptist Church in
Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Anne; a brother and sister, Gerald Back and Opal
Mathre, both of Clear Lake, Iowa; a niece, Julie Montgomery, Ventura, Iowa; and a
nephew, Thomas Mathre, Knoxville, Iowa. A memorial service will held Monday at 2
p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will
be in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial contributions made be made to the
charity of the donor’s choice.
Back, Tom 23 Apr 1899 - 13 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: married Ethel Marie “Bessie” Bilyeu 14 Sep 1903 - 2 Jun 1993]
Funeral services for Tom Back, 73, Asbury, were held Monday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel, one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Orr, Silverton, Ore; four sons,
Max of Asbury, Dale of Columbus, Kan., Dale of Joplin and Ernest of Richfield, Wash;
one sister, Mrs. Logan Tyson, Oswego, Kan.; two brothers, Jim of Lamar and Lonnie of
Liberty; and 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Back, Willie T. 7 Feb 1890 - 25 Mar 1963 CCR 28 Mar 1963
[Note: married Gladys M. 16 Dec 1903 - 1 Aug 1991]
Funeral services for Willie T. Back, 73, of Hollister, were at 1l a.m. today at
Whelchel Chapel in Branson, with the Rev. Neil Moore officiating. Burial was in
National Cemetery, Springfield. A former resident of the Christian Center community,
southeast of Ozark, Mr. Back died at his home Monday morning, following an apparent
heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Back; a daughter, Mrs. Howard
Whiteis of Hollister; and two sons, John Back of Ozark and J. D. Back of White River,
Ariz.

Bacon, Garley W. 11 Apr 1914 - 15 Jan 2000
gwobit
[Note: Son of James Preston & Iva Della (Brundege) Bacon; married Reathel Hawkins d
16 Aug 1986; married Lorene]
Garley W. Bacon, 85, Crane, Mo., died at 10:12 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in
St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born April 11, 1914, in Polk
County, Mo., to James Preston and Iva Della Brundege Bacon. He retired from Pittsburg
Plate Glass Company as a glass glazer. Mr. Bacon served as a deacon for Wilson Creek
Baptist Church for 60 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Reathel Hawkins
Bacon, Aug. 16, 1986; his parents; five sisters, Icie, Wanda, Marcellene, Maxine and
Verbal; and an infant granddaughter, Marlene. He is survived by his wife, Lorene; three
children and their spouses, Jerry and Patsy Bacon, Clever, Judy and Rex Lehman,
Republic, and Joyce Jackson, Billings; three step-children and their spouses, Junior and
Bonnie Stockstill, Nixa, Alvin and Sue Stockstill, Crane, and Jo Ann and Robert Lee,
Clever; two brothers, Arlie Bacon, Buffalo, and Jim Bacon, Springfield; three sisters,
Freeda Glover, Halfway, Roberta Parscale, Tucson, Ariz., and Delores Scroggins, Slagle,
Mo.; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000, in
Wilson Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Randall Moody and Doug Minton
officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Clever funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Creek Baptist Church
Building Fund.
Bacon, Marlene Renee July 1967 - 9 Jul 1967
CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jerry D. & ? (Fugitt) Bacon]
Marlene Renee Bacon, infant daughter of Pvt. and Mrs. Jerry D. Bacon, Billings,
died Sunday night in Fort Wainwright Army Hospital, Alaska. Surviving besides the
parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Garley E. Bacon, Billings; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leaferd Fugitt, Clever; paternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Lelia Bacon, Springfield; Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Springfield; maternal great grandmother,
Mrs. Sarah Fugitt, Clever. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Bacon, Marlene Renee
July 1967 - 9 Jul 1967 CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1
Graveside services for Marlene Renee Bacon, infant daughter of Pvt. And Mrs.
Jerry D. Bacon, Route 1, Billings, were at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15 in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Charley Workman officiating. Services were under
direction of Harris. The child died in Fort Wainwright Army Hospital, Alaska. Pvt.
Bacon is stationed at that post.
(Hand written date July 1967). Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Bacon, Reathel R. (Hawkins) 16 Dec 1917 - 16 Aug 1986 gwobit
[Note: married Garley W. Bacon 11 Apr 1914 - 15 Jan 2000]
Officiating at services for Reathel R. Bacon, 68, Route 2 Billings, will be the
Reverend Randall Moody. Mrs. Bacon was a member of Wilson Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Garley; one son, Jerry, Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Judy

Lehman, Republic and Mrs. Joyce Jackson, Billings; one brother, Archie Hawkins,
Springfield; two sisters Maxine Morelock, Springfield and Virgie Bussard, Billings, and
six grandchildren. The family requests contributions to the Greene County Cancer
Society.
Note; this is from her Funeral Card and not an obituary as such.
AND
Bacon, Reathel Dec. 16, 1917 – Aug. 16, 1986.
SERVICES HELD Wilson Creek Baptist Church August 18, 1986 at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING
Rev. Randall Moody ESCORTS Mark Bacon, Jim Gardner, Stacy Lehman, Tommy
Hawkins, Burl McConnell, Johnny Bussard HONORARY Arlie Bacon, Jim Bacon
MUSIC Rev. Jim & Angie Allmond FINAL RESTING PLACE Manley Cemetery
MEADOR FUNERAL HOMES Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Bagby, James Arthur 7 Dec 1927 - 19 Apr 2003 gwobit
[Note: Son of Lee & Reba (Fullington) Bagby; married 30 Sep 1946 Nina Jo Wallace]
James Arthur "Papa" Bagby, 75, Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2003, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born Dec. 7, 1927 in Huntsville, the son of Lee
and Reba (Fullington) Bagby. On Sept. 30, 1946, he and Nina Jo Wallace were married.
He was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. Bagby, along with his son Lee, operated
Delta Ginning Supply for 40 years. His wife, Nina, preceded him in death in 1994, as
well as his parents. Survivors include two sons, Lee Bagby, of the home, and Steve
Bagby and wife Jane, Aqua Dulce, California; three daughters, Ninette Bagby, Rolla,
Jolene O'Brien and Robert Searcy, St. Joseph, and Susie Vice and husband Pete, Ozark;
grandchildren, Clinton Underdown, Jamie Vice, Jarrod Underdown and wife Roseanna,
Mendy O'Brien, Jennifer Bagby, Jobie O'Brien, Kayla Bagby, Landon Searcy, and Alicia
Searcy; great grandchildren, Kara Cross, Tess Feeler, Carley Underdown, and Johnny
Underdown; one sister, Cleta Scharnhorst and husband Ralph, Kansas City; and a halfbrother, Charles Bagby and wife Rosemary, Moberly.
Bagby, William Joseph “Bill” 9 Mar 1876 - 26 Sep 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p1
[Note: married Mary Joselyn; married 1905 Vernia Carter]
William Joseph Bagby was born March 9, 1876 at Duncan, Mo. and departed this
life at Columbia, Mo. on September 26, 1955 at the age of 79. Mr. Bagby was married to
Mary Joselyn of Seymour, Mo. and to this union were born two children, Mary and
Harry, who survive him. In 1905, he was married to Vernia Carter of Seymour, Mo. and
to this union were born a daughter, Gracie who preceded him in death in 1946 and a son,
William who survives him. He became a member of the Christian Church early in life in
which affiliation he remained until his death. He is survived by his wife, Vernie of Ozark;
three children, Harry Bagby of Kansas City, Mrs. Lonnie Denney of Carthage, Mo and
William of Kansas City; two sister, Mrs. Ada Julian and Mrs.. Lucy Cantrell, both of
Seymour; one brother, Tom Bagby of Marshfield; six grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
September 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Wendell
Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.

Bagley, Jack Lawrence, Lt. 1946 - 27 Oct 1970 CCR 5 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: Son of John W. & ? (?) Bagley; married Oma Dean Mendel]
First Lt. Jack Lawrence Bagley, 24, a native of Marshfield, was killed Oct. 27
while on duty with the First Aviation Brigade in the Republic of South Vietnam, Lt.
Bagley was commanding a military aircraft on a military mission when his craft struck a
tree, crashed and burned, according to a U. S. Air Force spokesman, The young officer
was serving with the 336th Aviation Company, 13th Aviation Battalion of the 164th
Aviation Group and had been in Vietnam for six months. He was graduated from
Southwest Missouri State College in January 1969 with a major in economics and was a
member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, the former Oma Dean Mendel of
Ozark; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Bagley, Marshfield; and two sisters, Mrs.
Laurabeth Smith and Rose Ann, both of Marshfield. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Barber-Edwards-Arthur in Marshfield.
Bailey, Bob D. 14 Oct 1932 - 26 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
[Note: married Loretta]
Bob Bailey, 55, of Oldfield, died at 11:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a sudden illness. Services for Mr. Bailey were held Jan. 29 at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with the Rev. Chester Cossins officiating.
Burial with military rites was in the Springfield National Cemetery. A former resident of
the Strafford community, Mr. Bailey had lived in Oldfield for the past two years. A
plumber and Navy veteran, he was a member of Mount Sinai Assembly of God Church,
Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local No. 178, and the Queen City Lions Club. He was an avid
fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; four sons, Thomas E., and his wife,
Sheryl, Strafford, Max Alan and Michael D., both of Springfield, and Danny Leon,
Oldfield; a brother, Frank Bailey and his wife, Madelyn, Springfield; and three
grandchildren.
Bailey, Cora Rean (Thompson) 12 Jun 1921 – 30 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
[Note: Daughter of James & Addie Thompson; married 1943 Robert Ernest Bailey 12
Dec 1910 - 23 Jan 2005]
Cora Rean Bailey, 70, Sparta, died Sunday evening in her home of a sudden
illness. She was born in Hermitage June 12, 1921, and was the daughter of James and
Addie Thompson. She grew up in Sharon and lived in the states of Arizona and
California before moving to Sparta 19 years ago. She and her husband enjoyed farm
work. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Robert; two daughters, Peggy Haynes
and her husband, Robert, and Bobbie Irvin, all of Sparta; a sister, Eva Pearce,
Rogersville; two brothers, John Thompson, Slater, and William Thompson, Smithton;
three granddaughters, Laura Irwin and Karen and Sandra Haynes; and nieces and
nephews. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Michael Walters officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford.
Bailey, James M. 15 Oct 1948 - 18 Jan 1997 CCH-N 22 Jan 1997

[Note: Son of William & Althea (Thomas) Bailey; married 31 Jul 1982 Sharaon Pinzino
Keith]
James M. Bailey, 48, Nixa, Missouri, formerly of St. Joseph, died after a long
battle with cancer on Saturday, January 18, 1997, at 5:23 am. in Cox Medical Center,
South. Mr. Bailey was born October 15, 1948, in St. Joseph, Mo. to William and Althea
Thomas Bailey. He graduated from Central High School in 1966 and then went on to
serve his country in the United States Navy for 10 years. He was united in marriage on
July 31, 1982, to Sharaon Pinzino Keith in St. Joseph. He retired last year from Fort
Leavenworth, where he worked as a firefighter, sheet metal worker and building
inspector. He was a member of the. Disabled Veterans Association and Promise Keepers.
He attended caring First Assembly in St. Joseph and James River Assembly in
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sharaon
of the home; 2 sons, Michael S. Bailey, St. Joseph, and Vincent Keith, Springfield; 2
daughters, Michel Garrett, Springfield, and Alisha Bailey, St. Joseph; 2 sisters, Carolyn
McCarthy, Independence, Mo. and Janice Thuman, St. Joseph; 4 grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday, January 20, 1997, at
11:00 a.m. in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Chapel with Pastor Steve Poe officiating
under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial
donations may be made to Victory Mission, 203 West Commercial Street, Springfield,
Missouri 65803.
Bailey, John M.
23 Oct 1916 - 23 Sep 2004 SN-L 30 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Earl & Birdie Bailey; married Lucy G.]
John M. Bailey, 87, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 23,
2004, in his home. He was born Oct. 23, 1916, to Earl and Birdie Bailey in Lee's Summit,
Mo. John spent most of his life in Colorado. He was a member of Knights of Columbus
in Denver, Colo. John was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy G. Bailey. He is survived
by his daughter, Jayne Bailey of Nixa, Mo. A Mass will be offered in John's honor at
5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father
Mark Boyer celebrant. Arrangements are under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel.
Bailey, Leonard d 21 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1972 p6
AND
Bailey, ? (?) d 21 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1972 p6
The many friends of the family here are saddened to know of the automobile
accident on Saturday afternoon which claimed the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bailey
and injured Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kensinger and Ty. They all grew up here and are widely
known.
Bailey, Mary Catherine (Vaughan) Roper 16 Feb 1910 - 15 Dec 2000 CCH-N 3 Jan
2001
Mary Catherine Vaughan Roper Bailey, age 90, of Springfield, passed away on
Dec. 15, 2000 following a long illness. At the time of her death she was a resident of the

Ozark Riverview Manor. Mrs. Bailey was born on Feb. 16, 1910 in Ozark, and was a
Ozark High School graduate. She married a high school classmate, James Arthur Roper,
and the couple had three children; Carol Roper-Outlaw of Tampa, Florida, Dr. Vaughan
Phillip Roper, of Galena, and Cathie Schuldenzucker of Prien/Chiemsse, Germany; five
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Bailey was a graduate of
Drury University and later received her Masters Degree in education from Drury. She
taught in the Springfield School system for 20 years until she retired. She was a member
of the University Heights Baptist Church. Five years after her first husband's death in
1964, Catherine married Col. George David Bailey from Mexico, Mo. They lived in
Springfield together until 3 years ago when Mr. Bailey preceded her in death. Funeral
services were held on Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial
was at the Vaughan Oddfellows Cemetery in Ozark.
Bailey, Mary Cordia (Slay) 27 Jun 1885 - 21 Nov 1963 CCR 28 Nov 1963
Mrs. Cordia M. Bailey, 78, of Route l, Nixa, died at the home of a son, George,
900 West Pershing, Springfield, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 2l, following a long illness.
Survivors include her husband, Joe; four other sons, Pete, Los Angeles, Ted, Bell Flower,
Calif., Cotton, Sparland, Ill., and Edward, Downey, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita
Bussard, Clever; 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Tom Slay,
Route 1, Nixa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church with the Rev. Hurel Merritt officiating. Burial was in the Ponce de Leon
Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Bailey, Robert Ernest 12 Dec 1910 - 23 Jan 2005 SN-L 26 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Robert Stewart & Ida Belle (Hedgepeth) Bailey; married 1943 Cora Rean
Thompson 12 Jun 1921 – 30 Nov 1991; married 29 Jul 1993 Jessie E. (?) Thompson]
Robert Ernest Bailey, age 94, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2005,
in Christian Health Care,Nixa. He was born December 12, 1910, in Quincy, Missouri, the
son of Robert Stewart Bailey, and Ida Belle (Hedgepeth) Bailey. He served his country in
the U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Bailey was employed by the state of California
as an Entomologist. He loved his work on the farm, and enjoyed gardening, his flowers,
fishing, and traveling. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Cora (Lorene) in 1991.
Three sisters, three brothers, and his parents also preceded him in death. On July 29,
1993, he and Jessie E. Thompson were united in marriage. Survivors include: his wife,
Jessie; two daughters, Peggy Haynes and Bobbie Irwin, both of Sparta; three
granddaughters, Laura Irwin, Karen Haynes, and Sandra Haynes; a brother, Curtis Bailey,
Kansas City; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 31, in the funeral home. In Lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sparta Fire and Rescue.
Bailey, Sharaon Kay (Pinzinio) 17 May 1949 - 30 Jul 2004 SN-L 1 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Otto and Marylin (Roehrs) Pinzino; married Jim "Pops" Bailey]
Sharaon Kay Bailey, 55, Nixa, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004, in her home.
Sharaon was born May 17, 1949, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Otto and Marylin
(Roehrs) Pinzino. She graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph in 1967. She

was united in marriage to James M. Bailey. She lived most of her life in St. Joseph and
moved to the Ozark/Nixa area seven years ago. She was a member of the Assemblies of
God faith and loved giving of herself and her time to those in need through the "We Hang
with Jesus" street ministry. The joy of her life was her grandchildren. Her father, Otto
Pinzino, and her husband, Jim "Pops" Bailey, preceded her in death. Survivors include
four children, Shelly Garrett and husband Tim of Nixa, Vincent Keith and wife Connie of
Clever, Michael Bailey and wife Barb, and Alicia Bailey, all of St. Joseph; six
grandchildren, Jacob, Stephanie, Joey, Samuel, Shawn and Vincenzo; her mother,
Marylin Pinzino of Nixa; four sisters, Janice Uncapher of Fort Myers, Fla., Gloria
Morton of Tulsa, Okla., Gina Hudececk of St. Joseph, Mo., and Debbie Monsanto of
Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 2,
2004, at 2 p.m. at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service Rivermonte Chapel. Burial will
follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior
to the service in the funeral home chapel. Memorial donations may be made to
Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804.
Bailey, William 1892 - 18 Apr 1958 CCR 29 Apr 1948
[Note: married Iva]
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 20, for William Bailey, 55, at
Joplin, Mo. Burial was made in a cemetery near Joplin. Mr. Bailey passed away Sunday,
April 18, at the Mt. Vernon Sanatorium where he had been a patient for several years.
Survivors are his widow, Iva, and a daughter, Marjorie, both of Joplin. The Bailey family
formerly lived here when Mr. Bailey was employed with the Neyer Construction
company. Among those attending the funeral from here were Mr. and Mrs. Hubert
Gibson, Joe Griesemer, Carl Netzer, Mrs. Virgil Lawrence of Springfield and Mrs.
Warren Medlin of Republic.
Bailey, Wymann 10 Mar 1929 - 6 Oct 1995 CCH-N 11 Oct 1995 p3a
AND
Bailey, Betty J. 30 Mar 1928 - 6 Oct 1995 CCH-N 11 Oct 1995 p3a
Two killed in plane crash near Ozark Friday, investigation ongoing.
By Marsha Paxson, Headliner News Staff
Two Ozark residents were killed Friday when they Beechcraft Bonanza airplane
crashed near the intersection of Route CC and Fremont Road, ½ mile west of Air Park
South. Wyman Bailey, 66, the pilot and his wife, Betty, 67. Were apparently attempting
to land at the airport at about 1:30 p.m. when the left wing of the low-flying plane struck
the ground and flipped the craft end over end. Witnesses said the plane crashed nose-first
into the ground. No explosion or fire occurred upon impact. A first responder
administered CPR to Wyman Bailey to no avail. It is believed Betty Bailey died upon
impact. Although construction workers in the area said the airplane seemed to “miss” or
sputter as though it were out of fuel. Federal Aviation Administration investigators said
all four fuel tanks had fuel in the,. Mitch Robbins, an Air Safety Investigator with the
National Transportation Safety Board, said Sunday that weather was not likely a cause
for the crash despite the fact winds were higher than normal Friday.

Photos - Springfield Branson Regional Airport Automations Specialist Jack Reynolds,
above investigates the plane wreckage at a crash scene near Ozark Friday. At right, an
Ozark Fire Department firefighter works at the crash scene.
Bain, ? 1946 - 16 Aug 1949 CCR 18 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & ? (?) Bain
Howard Bain of Sparta received word Tuesday afternoon of the tragic death of his
little three-year-old granddaughter, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bain of Tulsa, Okla.
A chest injury caused instant death when the child was run over by a truck. Mr. Bain and
his daughter, Mrs. Adolph Pickering, left early Wednesday morning for Tulsa. Burial will
be Friday at Tulsa.
Bain, Anna Pearl
2 Nov 1914 - 29 Jul 2002
gwobit
Anna Pearl Bain, age 87 of Ozark, passed away Monday, July 29, 2002 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born November 2, 1914 in Ozark, the daughter of C.T. Bain
and Maude (Tindle) Bain. She graduated from Ozark High School. Miss Bain continued
to live on the family farm near Ozark until the death of her mother. She was an active
member of Prospect Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and Bible School,
and played piano for many years. She is survived by a niece, Jeanne McFall and husband,
Dale of Ozark, other relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and
two sisters, Cleo Rainey and husband J.B., and Esta Bain. Her family would like to thank
her caregivers for the excellent care Miss Bain received throughout her illness. A funeral
service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Danny Hartwell officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Prospect Baptist Church, Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, July 31 2002.
Bain, Carl Ward 31 Oct 1913 - 5 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Son of Walter & Lena Rivers (McConnell) Bain; married S. Vesta 9 Nov 1921 - 4
Jun 1980]
C. Ward Bain, 65, Baxter Springs, Kan., a native of Ozark and well known here,
died July 5 in M. D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas, where he had been a patient for
a month. Graveside services were held in the Ozark Cemetery July 9 after a funeral
service at Baxter Springs. He was a co-owner of the Hardwick Insurance Agency at
Galena. He owned the Bain Insurance Agency in Baxter Springs. His wife, Vesta, is
among those surviving.
Bain, Cecil C. Feb 1887 - 15 Feb 1959
CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8
Cecil C. Bain, 72, died Monday at his home, 2415 Chestnut Street, Springfield
after a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; two sons, Wesley of California
and Max of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Sanders of Springfield; one sister,
Mrs. Meekee Burnett of Ozark; two brothers, Howard of Sparta and Clarence of Ozark.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday at one o’clock at the Ralph Thieme Chapel in
Springfield. The Rev. Floyd Hanks officiated. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery north of
Ozark.
Bain, Charles Timothy 11 Mar 1877 - 11 Feb 1959

CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8

Funeral services for Charles Timothy Bain, 81, who died suddenly while at work
at his home south of Ozark on Wednesday evening, Feb. 11, were held Saturday
afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Omar Ruark
officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. One of Christian
County’s most prominent farmers and stockmen, Mr. Bain was actively managed a farm
of more than 800 acres until his death. He was a devoted and active member of the
Prospect Baptist church since the age of 24, and was a member of Friend Lodge, A. F. &
A. M. at Ozark. He received his Masonic 50-year pin in 1952. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Maud Bain; three daughters, Mrs. Cleo Rainey of Ozark, Miss Anna Bain of the
home and Miss Esta Bain of Springfield; his son-in-law, J. B. Rainey; one grandchild,
Nelle Jeanne Rainey; one brother, Oscar Bain of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Hinkle,
also of Ozark.
Bain, Clarence W. 27 Aug 1894 - 2 Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p 6
[Note: Son of Bain, Stephen L. & Lelia A. (Lawing)]
OZARK - Clarence Bain, 83, Ozark, died Wednesday morning in the Veterans
Administration Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. of natural causes, according to a funeral
home spokesman, who said he had been a patient there for about a week. He was a
lifelong resident of Christian County and was a retired farmer and a veteran of World
War I. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Meekee Burnett, Christian County Nursing Home,
Ozark. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Jack
Koehler officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Bain, Clell Eugene 31 Jul 1908 - 5 Apr 1967
CCR 13 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Walter & Lena Rivers (McConnell) Bain; married Orine York 3 Mar 1908
- 10 Jun 2002]
Funeral services for Clell Gene Bain, 58, a native of Ozark and former resident of
Everton, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Mr. Bain died at 7:10 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in St. John’s Mercy Hospital,
Creve Coeur. A resident of Webster Groves, he was home office representative of
General American Life Insurance Company of St. Louis. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Orine York Bain; a son, William Crestwood; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Yarham,
Springfield; three brothers, Ward, Baxter Springs, Kan., John, Ozark and Frank, Chicago,
Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Ecklund, Schwartz Creek, Mich. and Mrs. Evelyn Weeks,
Kalamazoo, Mich.; and three grandchildren.
Bain, David Franklin 10 Apr 1928 – 6 Mar 1992 NN-E 18 Mar 1992
David Franklin Bain died Friday, March 6 in Anderson, South Carolina. The body
was cremated under the direction of McDougald Funeral Home. He was born April 10,
1928, in Ozark, to Walter and Lena Bain. He attended school in Ozark through the
eleventh grade, then graduated from Central High School in Flint, Michigan. He served in
the Army in Korea, was a partner in the Bain development south of Ozark, and was an art
dealer. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and three sisters: Survivors
include a brother and two sisters-in-law, John J. and Mary Bain, and Orine Bain; eight
nieces nephews, and several cousins.

Bain, Dorothy Lorene (Wade) 1 Sep 1909 - Jan 2005
SN-L 11 Jan 2005
Dorothy Lorene Wade Bain was born to Ira C. and Alice Viola "Ola" (Green)
Wade on a farm near Republic, Mo. on September 1, 1909. She became interested in the
piano at the age of 5 and became an accomplished pianist. As a child she loved books and
wanted to attend college. She graduated from SMS in 1930 and taught school in this area
for four years. She married Andrew Bain in 1939 in Republic and they and one son,
Andrew Bain, III. While her husband, Andy, was in the service, Lorene worked in
Pittsburg, Pa., at Nevil's Island where they built ships. She returned to Neosho, Mo.,
where she worked in the Travel Dept. at Camp Crowder. She also worked in an
ammunition factory in St. Louis. Andy and Lorene lived in West Hempstead, New York,
before retiring and moving to Springfield, Mo., in 1975. The were married for 63 years.
Lorene was a member of St. John's Chapel UCC Church. She resided at Manor Care the
last few years of her life. She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Pauline
Bennett Combs; and two brothers, Ralph and Thomas. She is survived by her son,
Andrew Bain III, Ozark and one sister, Hilda Wade, Springfield. Funeral services will be
Wednesday, January 12, at 2 p.m. in the Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Burial will
be in Wade Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's UCC
Chapel, 4344 S. Fremont, Springfield, Mo. 65804 or the Association for the Blind. We
would like to thank the staff at Manorcare for their concern and care for Dorothy Lorene
during her residency there.
Bain, Esta 26 Aug 1917 - 15 Dec 1999 CCH-N 22 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charles Timothy & Maude M. (Tindle) Bain]
Esta Bain, age 82, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 1999 in
Balanced Care, Nixa. She was born August 26, 1917 in Ozark . Missouri and was the
daughter of C. T. Bain and Maude (Tindle) Bain. Miss Bain worked as a bookkeeper and
office manager for Bottenfield's Beauty Supply Company. She was a member of the
Crescent Chapter #21 of the Eastern Star and a member of Prospect Baptist Church in
Ozark. Survivors include: a sister, Anna Bain, Ozark; a niece, Jeanne McFall and her
husband Dale, Ozark; and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents and a sister, Cleo Rainey. Funeral services were held Monday, December 20,
1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Danny Hartwell officiating. An
Eastern Star service was presented by the Crescent Chapter. Burial will be in Prospect
Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prospect Baptist Church,
Ozark.
Bain, Estella Mabel 12 Feb 1887 - 22 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Miss Estella Bain, 80, who died Monday, July 22, were held
Wednesday, July 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral chapel with the Rev. Wendell
Vaughan officiating. Burial was in the Weaver Cemetery. She was born February 12,
1877 and spent most of her life in the Ozark community. She was one of the oldest
members of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Meekie
Burnet of Ozark and four brothers, Clarence of the home, Howard of Sparta, Charlie of
Memphis, Tenn, and Cecil of Springfield.
Bain, John Jay 18 Jan 1919 - 19 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999

[Note: Son of Walter & Lena Rivers (McConnell) Bain; married 14 Jan 1971 Mary
Imogene (Stockstill) Blevins]
John Jay Bain, age 80, of Nixa, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, in his home. He was
born January 18, 1919 in Ozark and was the son of Walter and Lena (McConnell) Bain.
He served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II. On January 14, 1971
he and Mary Stockstill Blevins were married. Mr. Bain was employed by a missile
manufacturer in New Mexico before returning to this area. He worked for several years
as a machinist for the Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant in Springfield. He was a member of
Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark, and also a member of Ozark Friend Lodge #352, A.F
and A.M. Survivors include: his wife, Mary; a stepson, Donald Blevins and his wife,
Kathleen, Lebanon, Oregon; and a sister-in-law, Orine Bain, Springfield, and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Clell, Ward, and
Frank Bain, Mabel Ecklund, Dorothy Burgess, and Evelyn Weeks. Funeral services were
Monday, Nov. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Bill Moore and Friend
Lodge officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Bain, Mabel Gertrude (Bonner) 6 Mar 1916 - 26 Jul 1936 gwobit
Mabel Gertrude Bain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Bonner was born, March
6, 1916, and departed this life, July 26th 1936, at the age of 20 years, 4 months, 20 days.
About 4 years ago she became a Christian and united with the Church of Christ at Center
Point. She was married to Ward Bain, September 28, 1935. She leaves to mourn her
passing, her husband, Ward Bain, her father and mother, Willie and Ollie Bonner, two
brothers, Orville and Allen Bonner, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services
were conducted at the home of her parents near Mentor, July 27th, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev.
Williamson of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Hopedale cemetery under the
direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark. (Christian County Republican, 31 July 1936).
Contributed by Bill Goss.
Bain, Mary Imogene (Stockstill) Blevins 4 Jan 1924 - 10 Sept 2003 SN-L 13 Sep
2003 & CCH-N 17 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of William L. & Effie Ellen (Fisher) Stockstill; married 1942 Archie
"Cotton" Blevins; married 1971 John Bain 18 Jan 1919 - 19 Nov 1999]
Mary Imogene (Stockstill) Bain died Sept. 10, 2003, in Lebanon, Ore. She was
born Jan. 4, 1924, in Highlandville, the daughter of William and Effie Stockstill. In
1942, she married Archie "Cotton" Blevins. They lived in Ozark and Kansas City where
they raised their two sons, Frank and Don. Bain worked in sales and retail and held a
number of florist positions. She also sold Avon and was at one time crowned Avon
Queen of Kansas City. She became active in Gold Star Mothers after her son, Frank, was
killed in action in Vietnam. Bain moved to Springfield and in 1971 and married her
childhood sweetheart John Bain. She continued her work with Gold Star Mothers,
becoming president of the Springfield chapter. She was an avid doll collector and ran a
doll hospital. She also enjoyed garage sales, gardening, sewing and caring for her pets.
These were happy times for the couple. After losing her husband in 1999, Mary moved
to Lebanon, Ore., to be near her son, Don. Although health problems bothered her, she
kept her sense of humor and compassion for others. She will be deeply missed. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Marley, and a brother, Todd Stockstill, both of

Missouri. Survivors include her son, Don Blevins and wife Kathleen, Oregon; one sister,
Alsadene Williams, state of California; one brother, Bob Stockstill, Kansas; and very
special nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 15 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gold Star Mothers.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Bain, Nora Ella (McGinnis) 6 Feb 1886 - 13 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Leeroy E & Martha E. (Hays) McGinnis; married Oscar Bain 5 Jan
1886 - 30 Aug 1959]
Mrs. Nora Ella Bain, 80, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died at
11:25 p.m. Friday, May 13 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A member of Prospect
Baptist Church, she is survived by a brother, Oscar McGinnis, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Della
Hilton, Ozark; three grandchildren and a great grandchildren. She was the widow of
Oscar Bain, who died Aug. 30, 1959. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel here. The Revs. Fred Plank and Omer Ruark officiated, and burial was in McCoy
Cemetery.
Bain, Walter 8 Jun 1883 - 23 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of John C. & Mary E. (Wray) Bain; married 23 Dec 1906 CCM Lena Rivers
McConnell 14 Jan 1890 - 14 Sep 1962 who m/2 Hanks]
Funeral services for Walter Bain, 65, well known farmer and stockman of the
Ozark community, who died suddenly last Friday night at his home southwest of Ozark,
were held Tuesday afternoon at the Ozark Baptist church. Burial was in Ozark cemetery
under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lena; four sons,
C.E. of Everton, Ward of Baxter Springs, Kansas, John of the home, and Frank of
Jackson, Michigan; three daughters, Mrs. Mable Eeklund, of Flint Mich., Mrs. Dorothy
Burgess of Swartz Creek, Mich., and Mrs. Evelyn Weeks of Albany, California; two
brothers, Tim and Oscar Bain of Ozark, Rt. 1; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Hinkle of Loveland,
California; and seven grandchildren. A quiet, friendly man, Mr. Bain had a multitude of
friends. He was a member of one of the pioneer families of Christian county, where he
had spent his entire life.
Bain, William E. 12 Feb 1875 - 29 Jun 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John C. & Mary E. (Wray) Bain]
W.E. Bain, 72, a prominent farmer and stockman of the Ozark community, died
June 29 in Springfield Baptist hospital. He was rushed to the hospital June 17 where he
underwent an emergency operation. He lived his entire lifetime in the Prospect
community southeast of Ozark. He is survived by three brothers, Tim, Walter and Oscar
Bain, all of Ozark, and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Hinkle of Loveland, Colo., besides several
nieces and nephews and other relatives. Mr. Bain was converted about 50 years ago and
united with the Prospect Baptist church, later moving his membership to Ozark Baptist
when he was ordained a deacon. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge of Ozark.
Funeral services were held at Prospect church on July 3, conducted by Rev. Bonnie Ward
and Rev. Albert Hanks with burial in Prospect cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Masonic services were conducted at graveside.

Baird, Alta Hester (McCoy) 4 Jul 1897 - 8 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Laura ( ) McCoy; married Howard Floyd Baird 24 Sep
1897 - 10 May 1975]
Mrs. Alta H. Baird, 71, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Baird was a member of the Selmore Baptist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Howard F.; two sons, Glenn F. of the home; and
Lowell S. of Sparta; a brother, Leonard McCoy, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Ima Bunch and
Mrs. Lennie McConnell, both of Ozark; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Selmore Baptist Church with the Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Baird, Charles E. 21 May 1909 - 15 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
Charles E. Baird, 61, Peru, Ind., formerly of Springfield, died at 8 p.m. Monday in
Peru. He moved from Springfield eight years ago and was manager of Stella Cheese
Company in Peru. Prior to that time, he was employed for several years by Major Cheese
Company at Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; four sons, Dan and Steve of the
home; Charles M., Indianapolis and Tony, St. Louis; a daughter, Mrs. Grant Daily, Terre
Haute, Ind. and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in the
Catholic Church in Peru. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery there.
Baird, Charley E. “Joe” 17 Aug 1905 - 13 Apr 1965 CCR 22 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Zebedee & Jesse (Smith) Baird; married Georgia F. Day 19 Mar 1899 26 Feb 1981]
C. E. “Joe” Baird, 59, died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield where he had been a patient since Dec. 28. Surviving are his wife, Georgia of
the home; a son, Clyde, Ozark; two brothers, Robert and Oran, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs.
Mae Kessinger and Mrs. Helen Campbell, Ozark, Mrs. Nova Gray, Springfield and Mrs.
Beditha Broce, Marionville. Mr. Baird, also is survived by his father, Zeb Baird, Ozark.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. William
Markle officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Baird, Clyde David 1953 - 3 May 1971 CCR 6 May 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Burrell & ? (Blevins) Baird]
Clyde David Baird, 17, Seymour, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center of cancer. A senior at Seymour High School, he was a lifelong resident of
Seymour and a member of the First Christian Church there. Surviving are his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Burrel Baird, Seymour; two brothers, Randy and Darrel Baird, both of the
home; four sisters, Mrs. Sandra Cornelison, Seymour, and Debbie, Terrie and Rhonda, all
of the home; and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Baird, Ava. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Seymour High School gymnasium with the
Rev. Harold Mayes officiating, Burial was in the Seymour Cemetery under direction of
Ayre-Goodwin. David was the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Blevins of Ozark.
Baird, David Crockett 21 Oct 1870 - 29 Oct 1951 CCR 1 Nov 1951

[Note: Son of Lewis & Jane Leigh Baird; married 24 Jan 1894 Ida May Pollard 19 Jul
1874 - 28 May 1948]
David D. Baird was born near Ozark, October 21, 1870, the son of Lewis and
Jane Leigh Baird. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Oct. 29, 1951. On Jan, 24,
1894, he was united in marriage to Ida May Pollard, who preceded him in death May 28,
1948. To this union were born two children, Mrs. Hester Holstein and Howard Baird,
both of Ozark. He professed his faith in Christ at an early age and was united with the
Selmore Baptist church where he remained a member until his death. He spent most of
his life in the Selmore and Ozark communities. Due to defective hearing he was unable to
take an active part in community affairs. He was a devoted husband and loving father. He
will be sadly missed by his friends and loved ones. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs.
Hester Holstein; the son, Howard Baird; one brother, Zebe Baird, all of Ozark; four
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev.
L. V. Swadley officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home.
Baird, Dow Kirk 10 Nov 1891 - 2 Aug 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: married Edna B. 23 Dec 1891 - 28 Mar 1973]
Dow K. Baird, 75, of Ozark died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital
in Fayetteville, Ark. where he had been a patient for some time. A former salesman for
Swift & Co. he was a member of South Street Christian Church, Springfield and the
American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Edna, of the home in Ozark, a sister, Mrs.
Elsa Reeds, Almeda, Calif, and two nephews. Funeral services will be in Adams Chapel
in Ozark Friday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. L. Wallace officiating, Burial will be in National
Cemetery in Springfield.
Baird, General Sherman 27 Sep 1892 - Apr 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Andrew C. & Martha C. (Miller) Baird]
Word had been received here of the death of Sherman Baird, 80, of Dodge City,
Kan. formerly of Ozark. He died Thursday afternoon in Dodge City after a long illness.
Mr. Baird had lived near Ozark and had spent most of his life in the state of Kansas. He
was a retired Santa Fe Railroad worker. Survivors include two sons, Frank of Tulsa,
Okla. and Sherman, Jr. of Garden City, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Velta Mae Hughes, Dodge
City, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Lon Blevins and Mrs. Frances King, both of Ozark and
Mrs. Diana Shepard, Colton, Calif., several grandchildren and great grandchildren,
Services and burial was at Dodge City.
Baird, George F. 7 Aug 1867 - 2 Apr 1948 CCR 8 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Louis & Jane (Lay) Baird; married 5 Oct 1893 Mary M. Tennis 5 Mar 1874
- 10 Mar 1953]
George F. Baird was born Oct. 7, 1867 and died April 2, 1948, at the age of 80
years at his home in Ozark. He was united in marriage to Mary Tennis Oct. 5, 1893. To
this union were born six children, all of whom are living. He was converted at the age of
21 and at the time of his death was a member of the Smyrna Baptist church. Survivors are
his wife, Mrs. Mary Baird, two daughters, Mrs. Alpha Wimmer of Springfield, Mrs.

Alma Porter of Ozark, four sons, Herschel of Ozark, Ray of Kansas City, Mo., Lester of
Tonga Noxie, Kan., and Clell of Bursh, Colo., six grandchildren and three brothers,
Dave, John and Zeb of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 1
o’clock in the Chaffin chapel by Rev. Roscoe C. Harding with burial in the Jones
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Baird, Howard Floyd 24 Sep 1897 - 10 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: Son of David & Ida (Pollard) Baird; married 3 May 1916 Alta Hester McCoy 4
Jul 1897 - 8 Sep 1968]
OZARK - Howard F. Baird, 77, a lifelong Ozark resident died at 10:10 a.m.
Saturday in the Mt. Vernon State Chest Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of
Selmore Baptist Church here. Surviving are two sons, Glenn H. of Ozark and Lowell S.
of Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Hester Ash, Ozark; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Services for Howard F,. Baird, 77, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel
here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery in
Ozark. Mr. Baird died at 10:10 a.m. Saturday at the Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mt.
Vernon after a long illness.
Baird, Howard Glen 28 May 1917 - 3 Oct 1990 NN-E 11 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Howard Floyd & Alta Hester (McCoy) Baird; married Margaret Eloise
Hanks]
Howard "Glen" Baird, 73, Ozark, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital. He was born May 28, 1917, in Ozark, to Howard and Alta Baird.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was baptized in Selmore
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Lowell Baird. He
is survived by five daughters, Barbara Gallant, Linda Collins and Susan Holland, all of
Ozark, Deborah Rosseau, Nixa, and Janice Privett, Springfield; three sons, Larry Baird,
Ozark, David Baird, New York, N.Y., and Steven Baird, Dallas, Texas; 15 grandchildren
and seven great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark,
with the Revs. Eldo Roberts and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Baird, Ida Mae (Pollard) 19 Jul 1874 - 28 May 1948 CCR 3 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of George H. & Margaret (Turner) Pollard; married 24 Jan 1894 David
Crockett Baird 21 Oct 1870 - 29 Oct 1951]
Mrs. Ida May Baird, 73, a lifetime resident of the Ozark community, passed away
at her home south of Ozark May 28, 1948. She united in marriage on January 14, 1894,
with David Baird and to this union two children were born. She united with the Prospect
Baptist church at the age of 14 but later moved her membership to the Selmore Baptist
church where she remained a faithful member until the time of her death. Survivors are
her husband, David Baird; one daughter, Mrs. Hester Holstein; one son, Howard Baird;
one brother, J.R. Pollard; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. All live in the
Ozark community. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist
church with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Baird, Infant Daughter 6 Jun 1962 - 6 Jun 1962 CCR 7 Jun 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Jimmie Lowell & Linda Jean (Cash) Baird]
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Baird, Springfield was dead at birth 11 a.m.
Wednesday. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. today at Selmore Cemetery, with the
Rev. Ivan L. Coyle officiating. Burial was directed by Klingner. Surviving besides the
parents are paternal grandfather, Lowell Baird; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Cash of Springfield and the great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baird and
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Campbell of Ozark and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Stern of Kansas City
Baird, Jeffrey Duane 10 Dec 1965 - 12 Dec 1965
CCR 16 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Clyde C. & Judith Ann (Meadows) Baird]
Jeffrey Duane Baird, day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Baird, Ozark, died at
4:30 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Other survivors are paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Baird, Ozark, Ozark and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Meadows, Ozark. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Chapel
here with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Baird, Jimmie Lowell 20 Mar 1940 - 21 Jun 2001 gwobit
Jimmie Lowell Baird, age 61, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2001, in
his home. He was born in Ozark on March 20, 1940, the son of Lowell and Louella
Baird. On January 11, 1962, he and Linda Jean Cash were united in marriage. He was
self-employed as a truck driver throughout his working career. Survivors include his
wife, Linda, Ozark; two sons, Kevin Baird and his wife, Brenda, Flower Mound, Texas,
and Chris Baird and his wife, Rachel, Bossier City, La.; a daughter, Sydney Gamer and
her husband, Mark, Ozark; a brother, John Baird, Strafford; a granddaughter, Katie Baird;
an aunt, Leola Fitzpatrick, Nixa; an uncle, Roger Campbell and wife, Alice, Nixa; and a
host of other family members and friends. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Bill Muench officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation
will be held from noon until service time on Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Baird, John M. 8 Mar 1903 - 19 Nov 1991 NN-E 28 Nov 1991
[Note: Son of Davis & Harriet (Briggs) Baird; married Carrie Marie Essick]
John M. Baird died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1991 at Kimbrough Nursing Home ,
Springfield. He was born March 8, 1903 in Santa Clara, Calif and was the son of Davis
and Harriet (Briggs) Baird. He resided in California most of his life and was a life
member of International Local 17, Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union.
He is
survived by his wife, Carrie Marie (Essick) Baird, Republic and two step-children,
Deanna Hutton, Hollywood, Fla and Linda L. Hutton, Las Vegas, Nev. Cremation was
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Alta Mesa Cemetery,
Palo Alto, Calif.
Baird, John Quincy 25 Dec 1865 - 9 Oct 1949 CCR 13 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of Louis & Jane (Lay) Baird; married 1 Sep 1887 Flora Belle Tennis 8 Oct
1871 - 29 May 1897; married 2 Nov 1897 Myrtle Lee Stone 11 Oct 1881 - 2 Jan 1955]

John Quincy Baird, son of Louis and Jane Baird, was born in Lebanon, Ky., on
Dec. 25, 1865, and passed away at his home south of Ozark Sunday, Oct. 9, 1949. He had
been in ill health for the past several years. He was married to Flora Belle Tennis on Oct.
2, 1885, and to this union were born three children. His wife preceded him in death. In
November 1897, he united in marriage with Myrtle Lee Stone and to this union were born
seven children. Two sons and one daughter have preceded their father in death. He
professed faith in Christ at the age of 18 and united with the Selmore Baptist church
where he remained a faithful member until nearly five years ago ill health forced him to
retire from active service in the church. He held steadfast to his faith until his death.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Lee Baird; three sons, Willie of Riverside, Calif.,
Guy E. and Raymond R. of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Mae Blevins and Mrs.
Grace Hanna of Ozark, Mrs. Marie Caranza of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Josephine
Hoggard of Atlanta, Mo.; two brothers, Seb and Dave Baird of Ozark; 17 grandchildren,
11 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services wee
conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. Robert Baker
officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark.
Baird, Lena M. (Green) 23 Oct 1912 – 15 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
Lena M. Baird, 83, of Ozark, died at 11:17 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 15, 1995, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. She was born Oct. 23, 1912, near Rogersville, and was
the daughter of Sam and Emma Felton Green. Mrs. Baird lived for many years in Ozark.
She was a member of South Side Church of Christ. Her husband, Zeb Baird, preceded her
in death, as well as a brother and two sisters. Survivors include: A brother, Alvin Green,
and his wife, Mildred, Rogersville; a sister, Lora Irvine, Springfield; nieces, and
nephews. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 18, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial will be in Pembina Cemetery.
Baird, Leonard Loral 7 Jul 1908 - 20 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Luther Benjamin & Lucretia “Lula” (McCord) Baird]
Leonard Baird, 80, of Lake Isabella, California, formerly of Ozark, died March 20
in a Bakersfield, California hospital. Services for Mr. Baird were held at the Rose Hill
Cemetery, near Los Angeles. Mr. Baird's survivors include one son, Lawrence Baird,
Compton, California; three grandchildren; four sisters, Fern Howard, Lake Isabella,
California, Rinnie Walker, Maize, Kansas, Agnes Brock, Trenton, and Leona Ridenour,
Ozark; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Baird, Louella G. (Campbell) 17 May 1923 - 10 Feb 1962 CCR 15 Feb 1962 p3
[Note: Daughter of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married Lowell S.
Baird]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lowell G. Baird, 38, of 636 Silsby, Springfield, who
died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, following an illness of a year, were held at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Ozark First Baptist Church with Rev. William T. White and Rev. Ivan
Coyle officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Klingner of
Springfield. Mrs. Baird is survived by her husband, Lowell; two sons, Johnny Joe and
Jim, both of Springfield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Campbell of Ozark; two

sisters, Mrs. Lucille Melton of Ozark and Mrs. Leola Fitzpatrick of Nixa; four brothers,
Estel, Glen and Clifford Campbell of Ozark and Roger Campbell of Springfield.
Baird, Lowell S. 20 Nov 1919 - 21 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p5
[Note: Son of Howard Floyd & Alta Hester (McCoy) Baird; married 16 Jul 1939 Louella
G. Campbell 17 May 1923 - 10 Feb 1962 ; married Marie m/1 Bilyeu; m/2 Willis]
SPARTA - Services for Lowell S. Baird, 57, Sparta were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Mr. Baird died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of
natural causes, according to a funeral home spokesman. He was a lifelong resident of
Ozark and Sparta communities. Survivors include his wife, Marie; two sons, Jimmie L.
and John J., both of Ozark; two step-sons, Ronald D. Willis and Michael J. Willis, both of
Sparta; a brother, Glenn H. of Ozark; five grandchildren, and three step grandchildren.
Baird, Lucretia “Lula” (McCord) 16 Jul 1885 - 10 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of John Edward & Missouri Jane (Butler) McCord; married 17 Feb
1901 Luther Benjamin Baird 4 Mar 1880 - 11 Feb 1954]
Mrs. Lula Baird, 66, lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died early Sunday
morning in the Springfield Baptist hospital following a lingering illness. Surviving are
her husband, Luther B. Baird; three sons, Silas J. Baird and Orville Gene Baird of Ozark,
and Leonard Baird of Compton, CA; four daughters, Mrs. Fern E. Howard of Oakdale,
CA, Mrs. Rinne Walker of Lamont, CA, Mrs. Agnes Brock of Ozark, and Mrs. Leona
Ridenour of Ogden, KS; her mother Mrs. Jane McCord of Ozark; 17 grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother. Funeral services are being held this
afternoon (Thursday) in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel, with burial in the Ozark
Cemetery.
Baird, Luther Benjamin
4 Mar 1880 - 11 Feb 1954 CCR 18 Feb 1954 p4
Funeral services for Luther Baird, 74, a lifelong resident of Ozark, who died
Thursday night at his home in Ozark, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel, with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. Survivors include three sons, Silas John Baird and Orville Gene
Baird of Ozark and Leonard Baird of California; four daughters, Mrs. Agnes Brock and
Mrs. Leona Ridenour of Ozark and Mrs. Fern Howard and Mrs. Renie Walker of
California; 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Frankie Sutton
of Huntsville, Ark. and a brother, Andy Baird of Garrison, Texas.
AND
Cards of Thanks
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all our friends and neighbors for
their kindness at the death of our beloved father, Mr. Luther Baird. We especially
appreciate the food and flowers, and the services of the pallbearers, Rev. Harold Hurst,
and those who prepared the grave.
Mrs. Silas Baird
Mrs. and Mrs. Leonard Baird
Mr. and Mrs. Orville Baird
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Howard

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Walker
Mr. and Mrs. George Brock
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ridenour
Baird, M. M.
? - 30 May 1926
CCR 31 Jul 1926 p 1
Mrs. O. H. Phipps has received word of her brother’s death. Mr. M. M. Baird of
Sturgis, South Dakota. He was an old soldier and a leader of the G. A. R. Post there for
more than 40 years. They always celebrated with honor and solemnity our national
Memorial Day May 30th. It was this day of all days with him and the dear lord permitted
him to go home on the day he loved best. He was a loved and highly esteemed citizen and
leaves loved ones and friends to mourn his departure.
Baird, Mabel A. (Broce) Mansfield 3 Sep 1910 - 5 Sep 2006 SN-L 7 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Callie Broce; married ? Mansfield; married 31 Dec 1934
Oran R. Baird 29 Feb 1904 - 14 Sep 1972; in Wilson Twp Fulton County, Arkansas on
1930 census single with parents, household follows three Mansfield households, census
lists her parents 6 month granddaughter, Anna]
Mabel A. Baird, age 96, of Highlandville, passed away in her home Tuesday,
September 5, 2006. Mabel was born in Higbee, Colorado, September 3, 1910, to Howard
and Callie Broce. Mabel married Oran Baird on December 31, 1934, in Ozark. He
preceded her in death in 1972. Mabel retired from FASCO. She was a member of
Spokane Baptist Church. When she was able she helped in Bible School. Mabel was a
loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Eulalah Stoner; four brothers, John Broce,
Jesse Broce, William Broce and Ernest Broce; and two sisters, Ethel Presley and Mildred
Smith. Survivors are one son, Roy Baird and his wife, Linda, of Highlandville; two
daughters, Annabell Daniels and her husband, Bob, Ozark, and Sharon Mitchell and her
husband, Jerry, Garrison; one stepdaughter, Wanda Estep and her husband, Don,
Harrison, Arkansas; a son-in-law, Earl Stoner, Ozark; seven grandchildren; 13
grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Randy Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Baird, Mary Deloris "Dee" (Ghan) 1925 - 20 Jun 2005 SN-L 22 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Joseph C. & Addie (Rice) Ghan; married Bill Baird]
Dee Baird, 79, Springfield, Mo., peacefully passed away Monday, June 20, 2005,
in Willard Care Center. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Joe and Addie Ghan,
all of whom have preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Marcella
Harper and husband, Bill; two grandsons, Clay and Ryan Harper, and their wives; and
four great-grandchildren, all of Springfield. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
June 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Cremation will follow at a later date.
Baird, Mary M. (Tennis) 5 Mar 1874 - 10 Mar 1953 CCR 12 Mar 1953 p5
Mrs. Mary M. Baird, 79, Ozark resident died at 10 p.m. Tuesday March 10 in her
home. Mrs. Baird was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. She leaves four sons,

Herschel of Ozark, Ray of Kansas City, Lester of Tonganoxie, Kan. and Clell of Brush,
Colo., two daughters, Mrs. Alma Porter, Ozark and Mrs. Homer Wimmer of Springfield;
two brothers, Homer Tennis of Ozark and John Tennis of Nixa; six grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Chaffin
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in the Chastain
Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Baird, Oran R. 29 Feb 1904 - 14 Sep 1972 CCR 21 Sep 1972 p4 & OH 21 Sep 1972
p8
[Note: Son of Zebedee & Jessie (Smith) Baird; married 30 Dec 1934 Mabel Mansfield]
Funeral services for Oran R. Baird, 68, of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Allen Harrison officiating. Burial
was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Baird, a retired merchant and building contractor,
died at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a
member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; a son, Roy Baird
of Highlandville; four daughters, Mrs.. Wanda Estep, Harrison, Ark, Mrs., Sharon
Mitchell, Chadwick, and Mrs. Eulalah Stoner and Mrs. Annabelle Daniels, both of Ozark;
his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Zeb Baird of Ozark; a brother, Robert Baird of
Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Henry Kessinger and Mrs. Blon Campbell, both of Ozark, Mrs.
John Broce, Marionville and Mrs. Claud Gray, Springfield; and 7 grandchildren.
Baird, Patricia Ann (Meadows) 23 Jan 1942 - 17 Jun 2003
gwobit
Patricia Ann Baird, 61, Ozark, died June 17, 2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born Jan. 23, 1942, in Dinuba, Calif., the daughter of Charlie Glenn and Dorothy
Louise (Hutchinson) Meadows. On June 23, 1963, she and Clyde C. Baird were married.
Baird was a clerk at Collins Market and the Ben Franklin stores in Ozark. She enjoyed
being a housewife and loving mother. Baird was a long time member of Shady Grove
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clyde Baird, Ozark; a son, Jim Baird,
Ozark; her mother, Dorothy Meadows, Ozark; two sisters, Betty Meadows, Ozark, and
Barbara Martin and husband David, Clovis, Calif.; a brother, Dave Meadows and wife
Debra, Selmore. She was preceded in death by her father. Services were held at 2 p.m.
June 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Baird, Robert J. 25 Aug 1918 - 16 Jul 2003 SN-L 18 Jul 2003 & CCH-N 23 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Zebedee & Jessie (Smith) Baird; married 19 Jun 1948 Ruby Carter ]
Robert J. Baird, 84, Ozark, died July 16 2003 in St. John’s Regional Health
Center. He was born August 25, 1918 in Webster County, the son of Zebedee and Jessie
(Smith) Baird. Baird served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II in the
1684th Engineer Combat Battalion. He married Ruby Carter on June 19 1948. He owned
and operated Baird Furniture, Grocery and Clothing in Ozark until his death. He enjoyed
traveling, auctions and visiting with his friends. He was a member of the Victory Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Joe Baird and Oren Baird
and one sister, Mae Kessinger. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Baird, Ozark; one
daughter Robyn Schroeder and husband Harold, Ozark; one foster daughter, Ruby Piland

and husband Lyle and family, Ava; three sisters, Genobia Gray, Willard; Bedith Broce,
Marionville and Helen Campbell, Ozark; his mother-in-law Viola Carter, Ozark, one
sister-in-law, Georgia Carter White, Springfield, several nieces and nephews and a host
of friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. July 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastors Bob Long, Russell Heatherly and Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church
Building Fund or St. John’s Hospice.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday
in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church
Building Fund or St. John's Hospice. Springfield News-Leader, July 18 2003.
Baird, Silas John 8 Jan 1903 - 25 Jul 1962 CCR 2 Aug 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Luther Benjamin & Lucretia "Lula" (McCord) Baird]
A former resident of Ozark, Silas J. Baird, 5 [sic - actual age 59], died
Wednesday, July 25 at Yakima, Wash. He had been in ill health for several years.
Survivors include two brothers, Leonard Baird of Compton, Calif.; and four sisters, Mrs.
Fern Howard of Bakersfield, Mrs. Rennie Walker of California, Mrs. Agnes Brock of
Ozark and Mrs. Leona Ridenhour in Germany. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m.
Monday in the Chaffin & Son Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Sylva Howard officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Baird, Velma (Tindle) 21 Jul 1901 - 3 Apr 1971 CCR 8 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of William & Ida (Kessinger) Tindle; married Hershal Baird 1896 - ?]
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Baird, 69, longtime resident of McCracken, were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark and burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mrs.
Baird died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a long illness.
She was a member of Highs Street Baptist Church of Springfield. Surviving are a son,
Dorrell Baird of Overland Park, Kan,; four brothers, Reg and Ralph Tindle, both of
Sparta, Frank Tindle of Ozark and Nile Tindle of St. Joseph; three sisters, Mrs. Ramah
Bray of Sparta, Mrs. Clarice Grubaugh and Miss Marian Elda Tindle, both of Springfield
and three grandchildren.
Baird, Zeb D. 5 Nov 1902 - 26 Mar 1971 CCR 1 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew C. & Martha C. (Miller) Baird; married 15 Feb 19?? Pearl Moore]
Zeb D. Baird, 68, longtime resident of Dodge City, Kan., died Friday, Mar 26 in
Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. He was born November 5, 1902 in Ozark, the son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baird. The family moved to Chetopa, Kan, in 1912
where Mr. Baird grew to manhood and married Miss Pearl Moore February 15, 1902
(SIC- may mean 1920 or 1922). There later moved to Watson, Mo. where they lived for
seven years before moving to Dodge City in 1929. Mr. and Mrs. Baird operated
restaurants and other businesses in Dodge City for 32 years. He retired several years ago.
Mr. Baird was a member of the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish. Survivors include his
wife; three sons, Dale Baird of Ballinger, Tex., Eldon Baird of Lompoc, Calif. and Zeb
Baird, Jr. of Garden City, Kan.; a brothers, Sherman Baird of Dodge City; five sisters,
Mrs. Lou Rogers of Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Diana Shepard of Colton, Calif., And Mrs. Lon

Blevins and Mrs. Frances King of Ozark; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral mass was Monday morning at 10:30 at the Sacred Heart Cathedral with the Rev.
Joseph Barr the celebrant. The rosary was recited in the chapel of the Hulpieu, Swan
Funeral Home Sunday evening. Burial was in Maple Grove Cemetery at Dodge City.
Baird, Zeb, Junior 27 Aug 1927 - 9 Apr 2005 Stone County Gazette 14 Apr 2005.
[Note: Grandson of Andrew Cox & Martha Clementine (Miller) Baird]
Funeral services for Zeb Junior Baird, 77, of Reeds Spring, were held Tuesday,
April 12, 2005, in Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, Kimberling City. Father Mark
Binder officiated. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery. Baird died in his home Saturday,
April 9, 2005. He was born in Watson, Missouri on August 27, 1927, the son of Zeb and
Pearl Ruth (Moore) Baird. Baird had lived in this area since 1988, coming from Garden
City, Kansas. He retired from Colorado Interstate Gas Company where he worked for 26
years as a meter inspector. Baird was a former member of the Lions Club and Knights of
Columbus. He was a volunteer for the Elkhart, Kansas Fire Department and served as a
Boy Scout leader in Elkhart. Baird was a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Chemical
Division and received the World War II Victory Medal. Surviving are his wife, Ruth of
Reeds Spring; son, Don Baird, and wife Jan, of Trimble, Mo.; three daughters, Cindy
Boyd, and husband Charlie, of Blue Eye, Mo.; Cheryl Billinger, of Kimberling City, Mo.;
Carol Lisle, and husband Tom of Dallas, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice or Our Lady
of the Cove Catholic Church. Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City, Mo., was
in charge of arrangements.
Contributed by Cindy Boyd
Baird, Zebedee “Zeb” 12 Aug 1877 - 9 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p1
[Note: married 21 Oct 1901 Jessie Smith 16 Mar 1844 - 21 Feb 1929; married 1942
Lena M. Green 23 Oct 1912 - 15 Nov 1995; tombstone give birth date 1877; obit 1876]
One of Ozarks oldest residents, Z. D. “Zeb’ Baird. 96, died at his Ozark home at 5
a. m. Wednesday morning following a long illness. Mr. Baird, a lifelong resident of this
county was born in the Bear Creek area of Christian County, August 12, 1876. Survivors
include his wife, Lena; one son Robert, Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Blon Campbell and
Mrs. Henry Kessinger, both of Ozark; Mrs. John Broce, Marionville and Mrs. Claude
Gray, Springfield; 12 grandchildren’ 16 great grandchildren and one great, great
grandchild. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but will be under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Baker, Aaron Todd d 19 Jul 2002 infant CCH-N 14 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Barry & Frankie (Webb) Baker]
Aaron Todd Baker, infant son of Barry and Frankie Baker, died July 19, 2002, in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was preceded in death by maternal
grandfather, Frank Webb and his paternal great grandparents Cliff and Florence Baker,
Leona Whelling and Todd Holden. Aaron is survived by his parents Barry and Frankie
(Webb) Baker, Ozark; his grandparents Richard and Phyllis Baker, Ozark; grandmother
Janice Webb, Springfield; uncle Rick Baker and wife Suzie, Jasper, Ark.; aunt Melissa
Webb, St. Peters; and several other relatives. Funeral services were held July 22 in

Hopedale Cemetery, with pastor Regina Bohannon officiating, under the care and
direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Baker, Alfreida (Cutbirth) 16 Mar 1913 - 24 Dec 1996 gwobit
Freda Baker, Galena, daughter of Henry and Annie (Jones) Cutbirth, was born
March 16, 1913 (Note, headstone reads 1912) in Stone County, Missouri, departed this
life Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at 4 p.m. in Cox-South Medical Center, Springfield, at
the age of 83 years, nine months, and eight days. Freda had been a life long resident of
Stone County and was a retired machine operator for a garment company. She was a
member of the “ Sixty-Five “ Full Gospel Church. Survivors include: five sons Jerry and
Gary Baker of Marionville, Terry of Aurora, Mackie and Mike of Galena, six daughters;
Ruth Ann Smith and Joetta Pritchard both of Aurora, Carol May of Minnesota, Ailene
Squibb and Linda Sue Jackson of Marionville, and Beverly Penny Mason of Reeds
Spring, two brothers; Richard Cutbirth, and Billy Joe Cutbirth of Crane, three sisters; Ella
Clines of Galena, Grace Bell of California, and Netta McKnight of Crane; 33
grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was
preceded in death by her husband Allen Baker, a son Ray Dean, one granddaughter, and 3
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday December 28, 1996 in the “
Sixty-Five “ Church of Spokane, with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was
in the Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home of
Galena. {Stone Co Galena (MO) Paper, December, 1996} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Baker, Allen O. 8 Aug 1912 - Nov 1985 gwobit
[Note: married Freda]
Services for Allen O. Baker, 73, Galena, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the 65
Church, with the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart officiating. Burial will be in the Eisenhour
Cemetery, under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff. Mr. Baker died at 9 a.m. Saturday
in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. A life long resident of Stone County,
he was a member of the 65 Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Freda; six
sons, Ray Dean, Gerald Lynn, and Gary all of Aurora, Mackie and Mike of Galena, and
Terry of Marionville; six daughters, Ruth Ann Smith, Washington, Jo Etta Pritchard,
Aurora, Carol May, California, Aileen Squibb and Linda Jackson, Marionville, Penny
Gray, Reeds Springs; two sisters, Myrtle Gunn and Tisha Hicks both of Galena; 32
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 30,
1985 Headstone says 1986 } Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Baker, Alvada (Sanders) 15 Apr 1936 - 16 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5
[Note: Daughter of ? & Anna (?) Sanders; married Carl Allen Baker 1 Jan 1932 - 16 May
1995]
Services for Mrs. Alvada Baker, 43, Nixa, were held Sunday in the First Baptist
Church with the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial
was in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Baker died
Friday as a result of an auto accident which occurred late Thursday night in Springfield.
Mrs. Baker, a Texas native, had lived in Nixa since 1968. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Carl A.; two sons, Bill A., Point Lookout
and Gary of the home; a daughter, Rhonda, Point Lookout; her mother, Anna Dittsworth,

Huntington, Texas; four brothers, Douglas, Gerald, Donald and Elmer Sanders, all of
Huntington, Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Ima Weeks, Huntington, Texas.
Baker, Amos Duane 7 Sep 1916 - 13 Mar 2005 SN-L 16 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Amos M. & Pearl M. Baker]
Amos Duane Baker was born in Kingston, Mo., on Sept. 7, 1916, and died March
13, 2005, at the age of 88. He is survived by two daughters, Judy McIntosh, Springfield,
and Ina Weber, Greeley, Colo.; two sons, Wm. Michael Baker, Colorado Springs, Colo.,
and Jerry Baker, Raytown; seven grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. He was a
member of Golden Ave. Baptist Church. He will be missed by a host of family, friends,
and caregivers. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Frazier
Cemetery, Boaz, Mo., under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.
Baker, Anna Velma (Hildabrand) 1 Nov 1915 - 13 Apr 2004 CCH-N 21 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Flora (Kaufman) Hildabrand; married Daniel Edwin Baker
4 Sep 1910 - May 1976]
Anna Velma Baker age 88, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2004 in
James River Care Center, Springfield. She was born November 1, 1915 in Independence,
Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Flora (Kaufman) Hildabrand. Her husband, D.E.
Baker preceded her in death in 1976. she was also preceded in death by her parents, a
brother, Frank, and a daughter, Sue. Survivors include: six children, Jo Ann Tiller, Frank
Conner, John Conner, Willis Baker, Lucinda Blansit and Lydia Ann Culley; 19
grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 16
at All Is Well Cemetery on the family property east of Ozark, with Reverend Ed Catron
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
AND
Baker, Anna Velma (Hildabrand) 1 Nov 1915 - Apr 2003 SN-L 15 Apr 2003
Anna V. Baker, age 88, Ozark, passed away Tuesday in James River Care Center.
A graveside funeral under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, will be held at 2
p.m. Friday in All Is Well Cemetery, on the family property near Ozark.
Baker, Bessie 1880 - 14 Nov 1962 CCR 15 Nov 1962 p1
[Note; aunt of Leona Mae (Blume) White]
Mrs. Bessie Baker, 82, of near Ozark died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. She was a native of Mexico, Mo. and had lived in Ozark the past
25 years. She made her home with a niece, Mrs. Myron White. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Friday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. A. J. Steinke officiating. Burial will be in
White Cemetery.
Baker, Bobby Allen 1 Sep 1954 - 23 Sep 1972 CCR 28 Sep 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Carl Allen & Alvada Baker]
Funeral services for Bobby Allen Baker, 18, of Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Assembly of God Church at Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial
was in Eisenhower Cemetery near Spokane, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of

Nixa. Young Baker was killed instantly at 8:50 p.m. Saturday when his motorcycle was
struck from the rear at the intersection of Highways 160 and 14 at the west edge of Nixa.
Baker had haled his cycle to turn left when it was struck by and automobile driven at high
speed by Dee Stogner, 22, of Reeds Spring. Officers reported the motorcycle was driven
into an approaching car driven by an approaching car driven by Bob Clinkenbeard, 24 of
Galena. Authorities are reported to have the incident under investigation. Young Baker is
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Baker, of Nixa; a twin brother, Bill, and a
sister, Rhonda, both of the home; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Belle Grubb,
of Zavella, Texas.
AND
Baker, Bobby Allen 1 Sep 1954 - 23 Sep 1972 OH 28 Sep 1972 p1
The mangled motorcycle above was the one ridden by a young Nixan who was
killed on Hwy. 150 west of Nixa early last Saturday when his machine was reportedly
struck from behind at high speed by a car driven while he was stopped for a left turn.
Driver of the car was reported to have been Dee Stogner, 22, Reeds Spring. The impact
knocked young Baker and his machine into the path of an oncoming car, driven by
another Stone Countian, Bob Clinkenbeard, 24, Galena. The Baker youth, an honor
student and school athlete, was pronounced dead at the scene. He is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Baker, his twin brother Bill and a sister, Rhonda.
Baker, Clarence S. 11 Oct 1891 - 14 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
[Note: married Alice Little 29 May 1894 - 13 Dec 1975]
Services for Clarence S. Baker, 87, Clever, were held last Sunday in the Clever
First Baptist Church with the Rev. A; Baumgardner officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Baker died last Friday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after apparently suffering a heart attack. Mr. Baker a
lifelong Christian County resident, was a retired farmer. He was a charter member and a
deacon of the Clever First Baptist Church, a member of the Wise Hill Cemetery Board, a
former member of the Billings school board and a World War I Army veteran. Surviving
are a son, Marcellis, Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Rogers, Springfield; a sister, Mrs.
Effie Wilkins, Billings, four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Baker, Daniel Edwin 4 Sep 1910 - May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
[Note: married Anna Velma Hildabrand 1 Nov 1915 - 13 Apr 2004]
SPARTA - Daniel Edwin Baker, 65, Route 1, Sparta, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday in
his home after a long illness. A resident of the Sparta area 15 years, Mr. Baker moved
here form Illinois. He was a Christian Scientist and was a retired construction worker.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; four sons, Daniel R. of Forest Falls, Calif, and Willis,
Frank Conner and John Conner, all of Sparta; five daughters, Mrs. Ginger Lee Russell
and Mrs. Edwina Moran, both of Tulsa, Mrs. JoAnn Alldridge, Springfield and Miss
Cindy Baker and Miss Lydia Baker, both of the home; a brother, D. D. of Tulsa; a sister
Mrs. Opel Anderson, Palantine, Ill. and 18 grandchildren. Services are under direction of
Adams of Ozark.
AND
Baker, Daniel Edwin 4 Sep 1910 - May 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p10

We would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown us during
the death of Mr. D. E. Baker. The Baker Family
Baker, Fred Deaths 19 Mar 1931 - 6 Jun 2003 CCH-N 11 Jun 2003
Fred Baker was born March 19, 1931 in Thayer, Mo. to Authur Marian Baker and
Nora Mae (Simpson) Baker. After a battle with cancer and Alzheimer's he passed away
June 6, 2003. Baker served his country during the Korean War for four years in the US
Navy on the USS Jenkins, DDE 447. He worked for City Utilities in Springfield from
December 1957 until his retirement in March of 1991 as Assistant Superintendent of the
James River Power Plant. He was an avid golfer who was a character member of the
Fremont Hills Country Club constantly organizing the daily men's game and served as an
active committee member. Baker attended Hopedale Baptist Church with his wife the last
two years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lonnie Sawyer; and other
half sisters and brothers. Baker is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Baker,
Fremont Hills. They were married June 8, 1956. His natural daughter Freda Leighton and
husband Bob, Middletown, MD; another daughter Linda Hunter and husband Carlos,
Ozark; grandchildren, Nora, Tyler, Hattie and Travis Leighton from Maryland, and
Daniel and Karen Neill, The Woodland, Texas; one brother, Joe Baker and wife Lorene,
Iowa; a sister-in-law, Betty Raines and husband Dale, Texas; a special niece, Jean Deal
and husband Jim Kansas; a nephew, John Sawyer and wife Marilyn, Arkansas; and a host
of nieces, nephews and friends. The family would like to thank Drs. Zubair, Antel, and
Ellis for their dedication to Fred's care. The staff at Manor Care and Community Hospice
were compassionate and caring to him and his family during his illness. ©Ozarks
Newsstand 2003
Baker, George Oliver 7 Jul 1879 - 29 Jul 1947 CCR 7 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John Henry & Margaret Elizabeth (Hammond) Baker; married 5 Jan 1901
Ida M. Box 31 Mar 1889 - 20 Jul 1941]
Funeral services for George Oliver Baker, 68, who died July 29 at his home near
Chadwick, were held Friday, Aug. 1, in the Chadwick Union church, conducted by Rev.
Brady of Forsyth, with burial in Chadwick cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. He as married in 1900 to Ida May Box and to this union were
born nine children, eight of whom survive. They are: Mrs. Cecil Cook of Chadwick, Paul
Baker of Forsyth, Mrs. Bessie St. Clair of Branson, Mrs. Jewell Kessinger of Ozark, Mrs.
Ethel Russell of Chadwick, Tommy Baker of Selah, Wash., Mrs. Agnes Ingenthron of
Walnut Shade, and Mrs. Joy Dell Haggard of Walnut Shade. He is also survived by 23
grandchildren, five sisters and four brothers. He was united with the General Baptist
church in 1934.
Baker, Geraldine Louise (Hart) Benter 24 Nov 1920 - 10 Aug 1998 CCH-N 19 Aug
1998
Geraldine Louise Baker, age 77, of Raymore, formerly of Ozark, died Monday,
August 10 in Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born November 24, 1920
in Munday, Texas and was the daughter of Charley and Minnie Ellen (May) Hart. She
was a long time resident of El Paso, Texas and was a cosmetologist. Mrs. Baker was a
member of the Unitarian Church. Survivors include: five children, George W Benter, III,

Belton, Francis Allen Benter, Yuccipa, California, Terrance William Benter, Dallas,
Texas, Paul Benter, Pinole, California, and Carroll Dean Benter, Can Francisco,
California; fourteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Her husband, Paul
Baker preceded her in death. A memorial services was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial will be in St.
Clement's Episcopal Cemetery El Paso, Texas.
Baker, James L. 14 Aug 1930 - 24 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
James L. Baker, 61, Billings, died at 6:35 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 1991 in Cox
Medical Center South emergency room, apparently of a heart attack. He was a retired
NASA engineer and member of Professional Engineers of Missouri. He was a Navy
veteran, serving in the Korean conflict, and a member of St: Joseph's Catholic Church,
Billings, and the Men's Club. Baker is survived by his wife, Beverly; a son, James L.
Baker II, Billings; three daughters, Patti Sanderson, Billings, Robin Abrams, Houston,
Texas, and Cindy Bryant, League City, Texas; his father, James P. "Pat" Baker, Billings;
two brothers, Donald L., Billings, and Robert, Mobile, Ala.; a sister, Helen Schroeder,
Brookline; ten grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was held
Wednesday, Nov. 27 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with Monsignor John J.
Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Billings.
Baker, James Phillip Oct 1947 - 21 Aug 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Bill & Gracie Lou Baker; married Jean Wallace]
James Phillip Baker, 40, of Deerfield, Illinois, died Aug. 21 as the result of a
motorcycle accident on a back road in Wisconsin while returning from a family camping
trip. Memorial services for Mr. Baker were held Aug. 30 at Alice Millar Chapel,
Evanston, Illinois, where his fellow workers at Northwestern University conducted a
special Celebration of Life for him. Mr. Baker attended the Highlandville-Spokane
schools, graduating from Ozark High School in 1965. He received scholarships to
Northwestern University, where he earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in
electrical engineering. Most of his work through the years was in practical research
requiring circuitry design. He was a Design Engineer for Northwestern University. His
hobbies were his motorcycles and banjo playing. Mr. Baker is survived by his wife, Jean
Wallace-Baker, and by a son, Charles William, age three, of the home; by his parents,
Bill and Gracie Lou Baker, and a brother, Jack, all of rural Ozark; by two additional
brothers, Steven and Robert, of Lakeland, Florida; by two sisters, Patricia Koonce, of
Neosho, and Kathleen Lee, of Durant, Oklahoma; and by four nephews and three nieces.
Baker, John 1850 - Aug 1923 CCR 31 Aug 1923 p 1
JOHN BAKER, ALLEGED MOONSHINE, SHOT AND KILLED
SHERIFF’S POSSE WHILE SEARCHING FOR STILL AND LIQUOR FIRED UPON
AND FIRE RETURNED WITH FATAL RESULTS
BODY BROUGHT TO OZARK BY OFFICERS
Upon information received Tuesday by Sheriff E. M. Bishop, search warrants
were procured to search the homes of the Bakers near Beachler’s store some twenty miles
south of Ozark and a posse organized consisting of Deputies Ollie Bishop, Bob Logan

and Amos Johnson, city marshal and accompanied by Omer E. Brown, Prosecuting
Attorney. The officers left Wednesday morning and arrived at the John Baker home about
noon and searched his home but found nothing in the whiskey line, but noticed a large
revolver lying on the Victrola. They then preceded to search the home of Leonard Baker
and found there a ten gallon keg of liquor in a tree top and 15 new empty jugs, a fruit jar
from which the liquor had been poured by the wife of Leonard and a jug from which she
had poured the liquor into a dishpan full of dishwater. This force was still making the
search according to evidence before the coroners’ jury, when John Baker, the father, was
discovered by Mr. Brown, through the brush, approaching with a drawn revolver. Mr.
Brown called to him not to do that and to throw up his hands which was answered with a
shot at Brown. Logan who was nearby and heard the demand made by Brown was also
approaching at the time Baker fired and could also see Baker through the brush, and upon
Baker shooting, Brown and Logan both fired almost simultaneously and Baker fell with a
bullet through his body, entering near the right shoulder and coming out under the left
shoulder, evidently having passed through his heart. At this point, Johnson came up and
seeing the situation and seeing Baker who had fallen against a log but still in a standing
posture called for him to “put them up” and all three advanced when they discovered that
he was already mortally wounded. While this was going on, Deputy Ollie Bishop was at
the home of Leonard Baker, he having already placed Leonard under arrest. Upon
discovery of what had happened during the shooting, the officers took Leonard to the
scene of the killing where the dead man was loaded into the automobile and together with
the prisoner Leonard Baker and four officers came at once to Ozark arriving here shortly
before three o’clock, thus fixing the time of the killing about one o’clock or shortly after.
Upon arrival in Ozark, the body was taken to the Undertaking rooms and Coroner H. W.
Wise of Sparta notified at once and arrived shortly before six o’clock. The coroner at
once summoned a jury consisting of T. L. Robertson, Chas. L. Walker, Clay Jones, C. P.
Cox, A. M. Melton, and Frank Biers who proceeded to view the body after which they
adjourned to the circuit court room to take the evidence. The testimony of Bob Logan and
Omer Brown were taken, also that of Leonard Baker to the effect that he was at his home
and had accompanied the officers to the scene of the killing and was satisfied that he
found his father just as he had fallen. After hearing the evidence, the jury retired and a
little later brought in the following verdict: “We, the jury, find that John Baker, the
deceased came to his death from gunshot wounds at the hands of Bob Logan or Omer
Brown while in discharge of their duties as officers of the law.” T. L. Robertson,
Foreman. The deceased was about 73 years of age and leaves the widow and a large
family of children, all grown. The remains will be taken Friday by T. B. Chaffin to a
cemetery near Swan post office where burial and services will be held. Among other
things they found upon the person of the deceased was a receipt for $65.00 paid to J. J.
Slone who operates a store in that vicinity on July 16, 1923. Items listed as follows: 5
bags of sugar, $60; 100 lbs potatoes $3.00, 1 box of yeast $1.50; 6 packages of hops
$1.00. The purchase was made July 3, according to the receipt.
Mr. Baker was, we
understand, a native of Kentucky, but had lived in this county for many years., and while
generally considered of an inoffensive nature, but had operated a still at different times
when it was lawful and since the passage of the 18th amendment had been frequently
accused of continuing in the business and in our judgment furnished an opportunity for
the Prosecuting Attorney and Sheriff’s force to openly declare was on the moonshine

business through Christian County. Charges were proferred against Leonard Baker for
having liquor in his possession. Bond was fixed at $500 which was given and he returned
home Wednesday with other members of the family who had come to Ozark late
Wednesday night.
Baker, John Lynn 3 Sep 1951 - 6 Oct 2001
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John Lynn Baker was born on Sept. 3, 1951 in Springfield and was raised in
Clever, Mo. He was married on November 13, 1993 to Dyan Carroll and together they
had two beautiful girls, Kayla Nicole and Lauren Elizabeth. Previously, John had been
married to Sandra House and they had one daughter, Jessica Lynn. On October 6, 2001 at
12:35 p.m., John Baker passed on to a far more peaceful place after complications from a
brain aneurysm at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. John was
preceded in death by one brother, Avery Lewis Baker. His parents, Marcellis and Anna
Lee Baker, still live in Clever. He leaves behind one older brother, Richard and wife,
Romona; two younger sisters, Susan and Leetta and her husband, Dwight. His family
includes six nieces and nephews as well as many other beloved family members. Dr.
Baker held a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, a Master’s
degree from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, and received his Ph.D. in Music
Education from Florida State University. He taught at Parkway West High School in St.
Louis for sixteen years and at Florida State University for two years. He served as
Director of Symphonic and Marching Bands, and taught music education and conducting
courses at the University of Northern Iowa from 1999-2001. Dr. Baker was recognized
many times for his musical accomplishments. He was twice the recipient of the Mid-West
International Band and Orchestra Clinic’s “Medal of Honor”, the National Band
Associations “Citation of Excellence”, was an adjudicator and guest conductor in both
the U.S. and Australia, and received many more awards and honors throughout his career.
He was a strong resource in the world of music and will be greatly missed by colleagues
and students all over the world. On Wednesday, October 10, there will be a memorial
service at 2 p.m. in the Nazareth Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
There will be a burial service in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever, Mo., on Saturday, October
13 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the foundation of your
choice: Parkway Education Foundation, 445 N. Woods Mill Rd., Chesterfield, MO
63110, FSU Foundation, 225 University Center, Building C, Suite 3100, Tallahassee, Fla.
32306, or UNI Foundation, 205 Common, Cedar Falls, Iowa, 50614.
Springfield News-Leader, Nov. 10, 2001.
Baker, John William "Bill" 19 Jul 1912 - 26 Mar 1998 CCH-N 8 Apr 1998
[Note: Son of Dean & Marcia (Wentz) Baker; married 29 Nov 1946 Grace Louise
Ivanhoe]
John William "Bill" Baker, age 85, of Ozark, died Thursday, March 26, 1998, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born July 19, 1912, in Wichita, Kan., and was
the son of Dean and Marcia (Wentz) Baker. He lived in Kansas City before moving to
Springfield at the age of nine. He graduated from Springfield High School. Bill was a
electrician for California Shipyards following World War II. It was here that he met
Grace Louise Ivanhoe. They were married Nov. 29, 1946. Bill purchased a farm in Gracie
Lou farmed and raised six children. Survivors include: his wife, Gracie Lou Baker, five

children, Patricia Koonce and her husband, John, Jefferson City; Jack Baker and his wife,
Rhonda, Ozark; Steve Baker, Georgia; Robert Baker and his companion, Lisa,
Rockledge, Fla.;, and Kathleen Lee and her husband, Michael, Durant, Okla.; a daughterin-law, Jean Wallace-Baker; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Nimmo, Texas and
Margaret Ann Pierce, Springfield. He was preceded in death by a son, James Baker, and
an infant granddaughter. His body has been donated to science through the University of
Missouri, Columbia through Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Private memorial services
were Tuesday, March 31. 1998 in Ozark and Nursing Center. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southwestern Missouri Chapter or the
charity of the donor's choice.
Baker, Leonard Isaac 16 Jan 1888 - 4 Nov 1964 CCR 12 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John Henry & Margaret Elizabeth (Hammond) Baker; married first Golda
Frances Melton; married second Lila; married third Garnet Smith]
Funeral services for Leonard I. Baker, 76, of Chadwick, who died Wednesday
morning in the Lakeview Rest Home in Forsyth after an illness of several months, were
held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Chadwick Union Church. The Rev. Charley Shipman
officiated and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Baker is survived by two sons, Clifford, Wilden, Colo, and Robert, stationed with the U.
S. Army in Germany; two daughters, Mrs. Esther Weatherman, Verdi, Nev. and Mrs.
Betty Venice; a brother, Albert, Joplin; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Gideon, Ozark and Mrs.
Louisa Morgan, Tulsa; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Baker, Leonard W. 5 Jul 1897 - 21 Apr 1970 CCR 30 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of John T. & Martha A. (Smart) Baker; married Edna Wells 1 Jan 1899 - 25
May 1977]
Leonard W. Baker, 72, of Springfield died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center after a short illness. A native and former longtime resident of Billings, Mr. Baker
had lived in Springfield about 40 years. He was a member of Hamlin Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Edna; two sons, Eugene of Indianapolis, Ind.; and James Ray of
Springfield; two brothers, The Rev. Robert Baker, Springfield, and Clarence Baker,
Springfield and Clarence Baker, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Lura Bristow, Springfield,
Mrs. Effie Wilkens, Billings, and Mrs, Edith Coker, Long Beach, Calif.; and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with
the Rev. Carl W. Garrett officiating, Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever.
AND
Baker, Leonard W. 5 Jul 1897 - 21 Apr 1970
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Leonard W. Baker, 72, of 1671 East Lombard, died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. A native and former longtime resident of Billings,
Mr. Baker had lived in Springfield about 40 years. He was a member of Hamlin Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Edna; two sons, Eugene of Indianapolis, Ind., and James
Ray of 1464 Glenwood; two brothers, the Rev. Robert Baker, 642 South New, and
Clarence Baker, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Lura Bristow, Springfield, Mrs. Effie Wilkens,
Billings, and Mrs. Edith Coker, Long Beach, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Carl W.
Garrett officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Baker, Lloyd Gene 1 Nov 1935 - 22 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
Lloyd Gene Baker, 53, of Billings, died Jan. 22 in his home of an apparent heart
attack. Services for Mr. Baker were held at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 in the Meadors Chapel,
Billings. Burial with military rites followed in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Baker
was a U.S. postal worker.
Baker, Loy Lester 29 Jan 1925 - 23 Apr 2004 SN-L 26 Apr 2004 & CCH-N 3 May
2004
[Note: Son of Lewis L. & Bessie Baker; married Alice]
Loy. L. Baker, 79, of Nixa, died peacefully after a long illness at 10:45 p.m.
April 23 in Christian Health Care Hospice, Republic. Loy was born January 29, 1925, in
Olney Springs, Colo., to Lewis L. and Bessie Baker. He moved with his family to
Mountain Home, Ark., when he was 11 and attended the one-room Big Pond School,
taught by Miss Margie Campbell. Loy was drafted into the U.S. Army on November 4,
1943 and landed on Omaha Beach, Normandy, with the 9th Infantry Div., 47th Regiment,
2nd Battalion, Company F. At age 19 he commanded an attack tank platoon which
spearheaded the allied breakout from Cherbourg and met the SS Panzer divisions on the
roads as they attacked. During an attack, Loy's lead scout vehicle was hit by enemy
cannon and machine-gun fire and he was severly wounded. As one of the first GIs to
receive pinicillin, Loy recovered and was sent back to the front, which was then
retreating, and firing his battery of 44mm cannon point blank at the onrushing enemy,
took his position around Bastogne, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. He participated in
the liberation of Dachau, hunting down escaping SS officers and guarding prisoners until
he was discharged honorably, and decorated with the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Loy
returned to Mountain Home, then to Springfield, where he had a long and peaceful career
as a cost analyst. He retired at the age of 62, to Nixa, where he and his wife Alice spent
many peaceful years. Loy is survived by his wife, Alice; a son and daughter-in-law, Loy
L. and Linda Baker of Springfield; a brother, James Baker of Mountain Home; and three
cherished sisters-in-law: susan Flanagan, San Antonio, Texas, Carolyn James, Springfield
and Marion Gross, Rogersville. He was preceded in death by a brother, Leffel Baker. Loy
was a strong Christian, and a member of Church of God, The Ozarks. Loy loved his
family, people and animals. He was always there with a smile and a handshake. He loved
flying his ultra light, boating and being outdoors. He was an avid motorcyclist and auto
enthusiast, working on his cars and bikes for hours. He was fascinated with history and
religion. His life was full and varied. As a young man, he survived his test of fire and
came out a hero. He will be remembered as one of hte greneration of Americans who
brought our country through one of its greatest challenges. A graveside funeral was held
2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 27 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with Chaplain Jimmy
Young officiating and Veterans Memorial Team providing military honors.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers,
the family asks taht memorial contributions be made to Chapter 621, Military Order of
the Purple Heart, C/O Jimmy Young, 525 N. Farm Road 205, Springfield, MO., 65802.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

Baker, Mabel Lois (Coker) 3 Jul 1916 - Jan 1979 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Myrtle (Turner) Coker; married Rolla R. Baker 17 Jun
1911 - 24 Mar 1981]
Services for Mrs. Mabel L. Baker, 62, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Union Ridge Baptist Church with Sister Nilene McNight officiating. Burial will be in the
Union Ridge Cemetery under the directions of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. The
family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Mrs. Baker died late Thursday
evening in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a member of
the View Point Fundamental Methodist Church and a longtime resident of Clever.
Surviving are her husband, Rolla; four sons, Robert Wayne of Aurora, Charlie Jr.,
William Dale and Windall all of Springfield; one daughter, Miss Alene Baker, of the
home; her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Coker of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Skaggs and
Mrs. Reba Rowland both of Clever, and Mrs. Helen Johnson of Springfield; 13
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader January 13,
1979} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Baker, Mabel L. (Coker) 3 Jul 1916 - 9 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Myrtle (Turner) Coker; married Rolla R. Baker 17 Jun
1911 - Mar 1981]
Services for Mrs. Mabel L. Baker, 62, Clever, were held Sunday in Union Ridge
Baptist Church, with Sister Nilene McNight officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home here. Mrs. Baker died Tuesday
in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a member of the View
Point Fundamental Methodist Church and a long-time resident of Clever. Surviving are
her husband, Rolla; four sons, Robert Wayne, Aurora, Charlie, Jr., William Dale and
Windall, all of Springfield, one daughter, Miss Alene Baker of the home; her mother,
Mrs. Myrtle Coker, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Skaggs and Mrs. Reba Rowland,
both of Clever and Mrs. Helen Johnson, Springfield
Baker, Marcia 1890 - 7 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
Mrs. Marcia Baker, 76, of Branson, a former Springfield resident, died Sunday
morning in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wes
Nimmo and Mrs. Gaylon Pierce, both of Branson; one son, John William of Ozark; nine
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Whelchel Chapel in Branson with the Rev. William Smothers officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Memorial Cemetery.
Baker, Margaret "Billie" (Anderson) 13 Dec 1916 - 7 Apr 1995 CCH-N 26 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of R. Ross & Minnie U. (Dameron) Anderson; married Kenneth Baker]
Margaret "Billie" Baker, 78, Redlands, Calif., died Friday of cardiac arrest at
Loma Linda University Medical Center. She worked as a psychiatric technician for
Patton State Hospital for 46 years and was a member of the Church of Christ in Redlands.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Baker; her parents, Ross and Minnie
Anderson, Sparta; and a sister, Lucille Anderson, Springfield. Survivors include two
daughters, Peggie Ray, Kanarraville, Utah, and Patty Baker Hoey of Forest Falls; her
brother, Clifford Anderson, Kanab, Utah; a sister, Emogene Roller, Sparta; six

grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Services were
held at Hughes Loma Linda Mortuary. Burial was in Montecito Memorial Park.
Baker, Martha Elizabeth 13 Jul 1897 - 20 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8 & OH 24
Feb 1972 p8
Graveside services for Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Baker, 74, of Galena, were at 2 p.m.
Monday at Yocum Pond Cemetery with the Rev. Wesley Arington officiating. Burial was
under direction of Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. Mrs. Baker died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday in
the MediCenter in Springfield, where she had been a patient the past four weeks.
Survivors include seven sons, David of Galena, Aaron of Des Moines, Iowa, James of
Ozark, John of Harvard, Ill., Lonnie and Carl, both of Nixa, and Oma of Waukegan, Ill.;
two daughters, Mrs. Ida Belle Stewart of Springfield and Mrs. Samantha Eldridge,
Galena; and 26 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Baker, Maude Leah (McDonald) 24 Oct 1874 - 1 Aug 1951 CCR 18 Oct 1951
[Note: Daughter of Malcolm & Margaret (Dixon) McDonald]
Word was received last week by friends in Ozark of the death of Mrs. Maude
McDonald Baker at her home in California. Mrs. Baker was born in Ozark in 1873 and
entered the Ozark school in 1879, her first teacher being the late Mrs. Iva Rogers. Her
father was a prominent business man in Ozark during the 1880’s.
Baker, Mitchell Brian 7 Nov 1956 - 23 Oct 1990 NN-E 18 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of ? & Luella (Caughron) Baker; Grandson of Rev. James Worth & Effie
(Frazier) Caughron]
Mitchell Baker, 33, Irvine, Calif., died Sunday, Oct. 23, 1990, in Perris, Calif., as
a result of a skydiving accident. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, Denver,
Colo., and attended South Coast Community Church in Irvine. He was a 1974 graduate of
Glendale High School, graduated from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1977, and
received his master's degree in computer engineering from Stanford University, Stanford,
Calif. He was employed by Western Digital, Irvine. Survivors include his mother, Luella
Caughron Baker, Springfield; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. A
memorial service was held in Irvine.
Baker, Olia C. (Workman) 5 Jul 1908 - 25 Nov 1998 CCH-N 9 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of Sam & Minda (Johnson) Workman
Olia C. Baker, 90, of Yakima, Washington, passed away on Wednesday,
November 25, at Parkside Nursing Care Center. She was born on July 5,1908 in
Chadwick, to Sam and Minda (Johnson) Workman. She was a sorter for many years
working for Ross Packing Company. She is survived by her son, Carthull Baker, Union
Gap, Washington, two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Burial was at
Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. There was no visitation or service planned.
Baker, Opal Bessie 11 Jul 1913 - 20 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Bessie Baker, 65 of Hartville, stepmother of Irving
Baker of Ozark, were held Wednesday in Bogart Chapel with the Revs. Darrell Friend

and Wesley Hensley officiating. Burial was in Stelle Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Baker
died Sunday in her home after a long illness.
Baker, Paul D. 16 May 1926 - 6 Mar 2004 SN-L 9 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of John & Eada Baker; married 1947 Maxine]
Paul D. Baker was born May 16, 1926, in Springfield, Mo., to John and Eada
Baker. He departed this life on March 6, 2004, in his home after a long illness. Paul
publicly professed his faith in Christ as a youth in Boulevard Baptist Church where he
was an active member of the choir, a Sunday school teacher for over fifty years, and a
Deacon. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired postal employee, and an avid golfer.
Dad's great love was his family. He was an inspiration to those who knew him. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Evalee; a brother, Etsel; and a granddaughter,
Tiffany. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Maxine, of the home; his
children, Larry and Betty Chapman, Blue Springs, Steve and Shari Baker, Ozark, and
Tim and Deni Baker, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister,
June Garrett; two brothers, Gene and Elzie Baker; and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Boulevard
Baptist Church with burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery under the direction of
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Community Hospices of
America, 1465 E. Primrose Ave., Springfield, Mo., 65804.
Baker, Paul William 19 Aug 1915 - 13 Oct 1972 OH 12 Oct 1972 p6
[Note: Son of George Oliver & Ida M. (Box) Baker; married Olia C. Workman 5 Jul
1908 - 25 Nov 1998]
Paul Baker, 67, a former Christian County resident, died last Friday in his home
in Yakima, Wash. after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Olia; a son, Carl,
Yakima; a brother, Tommy, Yakima; seven sisters, Mrs. Cecil Cook, Mrs. Agnes
Ingenthron, and Mrs. __ Owen, all of Forsyth, Mrs. Bessie St. Clair and Mrs. Ethel
Russell, both of St. Charles and Mrs. Jewell Kessinger of Ozark and two grandchildren.
Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Baker, Paul Yoder 7 Nov 1906 - 15 Jan 1989 OH 19 Jan 1989
[Note: married Geraldine Hart]
Paul Yoder Baker, 82, of Ozark, died at 4:10 a.m. Jan. 15 at the Nixa Park Care
Center. Services for Mr. Baker were held at 11 a.m. Jan. 18 at the Adams Funeral Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Galen Pearcy officiating. Burial was planned for a later date in El
Paso, Texas. Mr. Baker was born Nov. 7, 1906, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was
united in marriage to Geraldine Hart. He was a member of the Unitarian Church in El
Paso, Texas, where he and his wife lived prior to coming to Ozark two years ago. Mr.
Baker was a statistician for a machine shop in Michigan before his retirement. His
survivors include his wife, Geraldine, of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law,
George and Sharon Benter, of Kansas City; Paul and Lill Benter, and Carroll Benter, of
San Francisco, California; Terrance Benter, of Dallas Texas; one daughter and son-inlaw, Frances and Mort Allen, of Yucaia, California; one sister, Mary Austin, of
Michigan; one niece, Minnie Emmett, of El Paso, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Wesley and

Kaovr Benter, Fort Hood, Texas; Michael and Stefanie Benter, Kansas City; Kenny and
Tane Benter, Germany; Denise and Robert Guthrie, Ozark; Mark Benter, Kansas City;
Paul Y. Benter, Sam; Benter, Mae Farrell and Sherrie Richmond, all of California;
Russell Curry, of Texas; Betsy and Mort Allen, California; and five great-grandchildren.
Baker, Rolla R. 17 Jun 1911 - 24 Mar 1981 gwobit
[Note: married Mabel Lois Coker 3 Jul 1916 - Jan 1979]
Services for Rolla R. Baker, 69, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Sister Nilene McKnight officiating. Burial will be in
Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Baker died
Tuesday from an apparent heart attack while walking near his home. He was a member of
View Point Methodist Church and a former Galloway Quarry employee. Survivors
include; four sons, Robert of Aurora, Charley, William and Wendall all of Springfield;
one daughter, Alene Baker of the home; two sisters, Gladys Gilmore and Alfa Chastain of
Clever; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. The family will be in the funeral
home from 7:30-8:30 tonight. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, March 25, 1981}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Baker, Ronnie Oct 1948 - Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of Clovis & ? (Bergins) Baker]
Graveside services for Ronnie Baker, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clovis Baker of
Crane, Mo., were held Tuesday afternoon at the Wright cemetery near Hurley under the
direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors are the parents, one sister,
Doris Lee, one brother, Darell and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha Bergins of
Crane.
Baker, Thomas J. 15 Dec 1915 - 8 Feb 1973 OH 15 Feb 1973 p11
[Note: Son of George Oliver & Ida M. (Box) Baker; married Ruth Warren]
Forsyth - Funeral services for Thomas J. Baker, 57, of Forsyth, were held
Saturday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Danny Robinson officiating. Burial
was in the Chadwick Cemetery. A native of Chadwick, he resided in Selah, Wash. from
1941 to November of 1972 when he moved to Forsyth. Survivors include one son,
Ronald of Selah, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Champine of Glendora. Calif.; six
sisters, Mrs. Bessie St. Clair and Mrs. Ethel Rousell, both of St. Charles; Mrs. Jewell
Kessinger and Mrs. Agnes Ingenthron, both of Ozark and Mrs. Cecil Cook and Mrs. Joy
Owen, both of Forsyth; and seven grandchildren.
Baldwin, Chloe E. (Atchley) 9 Oct 1906 - 23 Jan 2006 SN-L 24 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Marvin & Nellie Atchley; married Olaf Baldwin]
Chloe E. Baldwin, 99, of Springfield, passed away at 3:35 a.m. Jan. 23, 2006, at
Woodland Manor. Mrs. Baldwin was born Oct. 6, 1906, in Coleman, Texas, to Marvin
and Nellie Atchley. Mrs. Baldwin was preceded in death by her husband, Olaf Baldwin; a
sister, Iris Jones; and a brother, Minnis Atchley. Mrs. Baldwin is survived by numerous
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wed. at Greenlawn North Funeral
Home with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Wed.
Baldwin, Harvie Calvin 22 Sep 1905 - 10 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988

[Note: married Mary Ann]
Harvie Calvin Baldwin, 82, of Springfield, died at 3:55 a.m. March 10 at the
Springfield Health Care Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Baldwin were held
Monday at the Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Charles Hufft officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A retired truck driver, Mr. Baldwin had been a
resident of Springfield for more than 60 years. He was a member of Macedonia Baptist
Church. His survivors include his wife, Mary Ann; two sons, Ray, Independence, and
Edward, Springfield; a daughter, Marjorie Bauer, Rogersville; a stepdaughter, Mildred
McFarland, Clever; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Baldwin, J. H. died 19 Sep 1948 CCR 23 Sep 1948
[Note: married Mary (?) Johnson 1889 - 26 Oct 1949]
J.H. Baldwin died Sunday morning following a long illness. Survivors are his
wife, Mary, a son, Dale, of California; two daughters, Mrs. Veta Hall of Aurora and Miss
Ethel Baldwin of California; two stepsons, Raymond and Ballard Johnson, both of Pine
Ridge, Ky.; a brother, L.W. Baldwin of Marionville; two half-brothers, three
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon at the Maples Harris chapel in Billings. Interment was in Maple Park
cemetery at Aurora.
Baldwin, Mary Ann (?) Johnson 1889 - 26 Oct 1949 CCR 3 Nov 1949
[Note: married J. H. Baldwin died 19 Sep 1948]
Mary Ann Baldwin, 60, and a resident of the Billings community for the past
seven years, died in a hospital at Springfield Oct. 26. She was born and had spent most of
her life in Stone county near Aurora. She is survived by two sons, Raymond and Ballard
Johnson, both of Pine Ridge, Ky.; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Barry and Mrs. Amy Justice,
both of Aurora; one granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday, Oct. 27, in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Billings with the Rev.
Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was made in the Maple Park cemetery in Aurora.
Bearers were Earl Ward, O.P. Hays, Henry Arndt, Earl Childers, Roscoe Childers, and
Elmer Payne.
Ball, Ashford 7 Jan 1871 - 29 Apr 1957
CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for Ashford Ball, 86, who died Monday, April 29 at Mercy
Infirmary in Springfield after an illness of six weeks were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.
at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he
served as deputy sheriff for many years and was a member of Friend Lodge No. 352, A.
F. & A. M. of Ozark and of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons,
Nile Ball of Springfield , Ford Ball of __ Kan and Lynn Ball of Ozark, five
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and two brothers, Alvin Ball and Fred Ball,
both of Springfield.
Ball, Bessie (Chastain) 6 Feb 1881 - 27 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Sarah Margaret (Downing) Chastain; married Sep
1900 Samuel L. Ball 1 Dec 1866 - 12 Feb 1940]

OZARK - Services for Mrs. Bessie Ball, 96, Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Monday at the Ralph Thieme chapel, Springfield with the Rev. John W. Graham
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. Ball died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at St.
John’s Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Green and Christian Counties. She is
survived by a son, Ordie H. Ball, Route 2, Ozark.
Ball, Cass 8 Dec 1876 - 18 Jun 1949 CCR 23 Jun 1949
[Note: Son of Lewis & Mary Jane (Nix) Ball; married Lutisha Whitehead 3 Aug 1878 Nov 1963 who m/1 Sebern W. Daugherty]
Funeral services for Cass Ball, 72, who died June 18 at his home near Nixa, were
held Sunday afternoon at Hopedale church, conducted by Rev. J. Edward Dougherty.
Burial was in Hopedale cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Latisha Ball, and two sons, Owen E. Ball of Hutchinson,
Kansas, and Eytsel Ball of Nixa; three brothers, Alvin Ball and Fred Ball of Springfield
and Ashford Ball of Cassidy; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Ball, Clement Hobart 1896 - 7 Dec 1957 CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5
Funeral services for Clement Hobart Ball, 61 of Nixa, who died Saturday, Dec 7
at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Monday, Dec, 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Reg M. Mapes and Rev. Fred Jackman officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of the Cassidy
community, he was converted at an early age and was a charter member of the Nixa
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Ball; one brother, Lemuel L. Ball
of Nixa, one sister, Maggie Bolin of Ontario, Calif.
Ball, Dosha Bell (McMullin) 22 Jul 1875 - 2 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Milton R. & Sabra McMullin; married 24 Dec 1891 John H. Ball 19
Dec 1864 - 9 Apr 1939]
Dosha Bell McMullen was born July 22, 1875, at Waynesburg, Ky., and passed
away at the home of her son, Webster Ball, near Nixa on July 2, at the age of 71 years.
She came to Missouri with her parents when only a girl, locating near Cassidy. In 1891
she was married to John H. Ball and to this union were born five children, one daughter
and the husband having preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Lemuel,
Clement and Webster Ball, all of Nixa, a daughter, Mrs. Maggie Bolin of Ontario, Calif.,
three sisters, Mrs. Henry Beverage, Springfield, Mrs. Fred Iorge, Nixa, and Mrs. Jess
Glidewell of Marionville, other relatives and friends. At an early age she was united with
the Hopedale Baptist church, later becoming a charter member of the Nixa Baptist
church, where she remained a faithful member until her death. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon in the Nixa Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes and
Rev. Harold Ott of Springfield with burial in Hopedale cemetery under direction of the
Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Ball, Edith Fern (Dougan) Powell 16 Mar 1914 - 2 Mar 1997 CCH-N 8 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Albert S. & Ollie D. (Johns) Dougan; married first Milledge Powell
30 Apr 1903 - Jul 1977; married 19 Oct 1944 Elery Edward Ball 7 Oct 1920 - 4 Sep
1988]

Edith Fern Ball, 82, Springfield, died March 2, 1997 at Springfield Residential
Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Ball was born in Sparta, MO
to Albert S. and Ollie D. (Johns) Dougan. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, and a granddaughter. She is survived by: two sons, Richard Powell, New
Mexico, and Stanley Ball, Springfield; two daughters, Oletta Hall and Delilah Price, both
of Springfield; one sister, Ella Keeling of Arizona; two brothers, Walter Dougan, Ozark,
and Fred Dougan, Arizona; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. Graveside
services were held at Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn North Funeral
Home.
Ball, Estella (Davis) 17 Mar 1872 - 5 Apr 1953 CCR 9 Apr 1953 p5
Mrs. Ashford (Estella Davis) Ball , 81, a lifelong resident of the Cassidy
community passed away Easter Sunday morning, April 5. She was a charter member of
the Cassidy Methodist Church and long active in Sunday School and church affairs. She
is survived by her husband, Ashford Ball; three sons, Nile of Springfield, Ford of
Mulvane, Kan. and Lynn of Ozark, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren and
one sister, Mrs. Elsie Moore of Springfield. Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon in the Chaffin chapel at Ozark, conducted by Rev, Dorothy Burningham. Burial
was in Ozark Cemetery.
Ball, Eva (Whittington) 23 Jan 1897 - Jul 1975 OH 31 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Emma R. (Stine) Whittington; married Robert Lynn
Ball 1902 - 2 May 1963]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Eva Ball, 78, Ozark, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. The casket was closed. Mrs. Ball died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in Christian
County Nursing Home here after a long illness. She was a lifelong Christian County
resident and a member of the First Baptist Church here. Surviving are a brother, Bert
Whittington; three grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild.
AND
Ball, Eva (Whittington) 23 Jan 1897 - Jul 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
The family of Eva Ball wished to express thanks to the many friends who for so
many years visited her, brought her gifts and food, took her for treatment and finally
honored her at her memorial service with flowers and their presence. Her faith and
forbearance were a lesson for us all.
Ball, Everett Lee
12 Jun 1927 - 7 Mar 2005
SN-L 9 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Webster & Florence (Cain) Ball; married 12 Apr 1945 Mary Elizabeth
Woods 24 Mar 1928 - 27 May 1980; married Elsie (Hines) Ball 29 Sep 1941 - 14 Oct
1998]
Everett Lee Ball, 77, Ozark, passed away Monday, March 7, 2005, on his farm
while tending his livestock. He was born June 12, 1927, in Nixa, the son of Webster and
Florence (Cain) Ball. Mr. Ball served in the U.S. Navy. He also served as a reserve
deputy for the Christian County Sheriff's department under his good friend, L. E. "Buff"
Lamb. On April 12, 1945, he married Mary Elizabeth Woods, who preceded him in death
in 1980. Together they owned and operated Ozark Market on the square for many years.

Mr. Ball also enjoyed farming and auctioneering. In addition to his first wife, he was
preceded in death by his parents; his second wife, Elsie (Hines) Ball; a daughter, Nancy
Smith; a brother, Marlin Ball; and two sisters, Irene Crain and Freda Austin. Survivors
include a son, Gerry Ball; his best friend, Kay Anderson; four grandsons, Keith Ball,
Clint Ball, Shane Smith, and Shawn Smith; six great grandchildren; a son-in-law, Gary
Smith; and a sister, Clara Harp. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, March
10, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating. Burial will
be in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Kitchen.
Ball, George W. 23 Dec 1917 - 13 Dec 2003 SN-L 15 Dec 2003 & CCH-N 17 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Alvin George Ball & Maudie Jane (McDaniel) Ball; married 2 Dec 1939
Neta I. Bellman]
George W. Ball, 85, Nixa, passed away in his home Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003. He
was born Dec. 23, 1917, in the Cassidy community of Christian County, the son of Alvin
George Ball and Maudie Jane (McDaniel) Ball. Mr. Ball served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to Neta I. Bellman on December
2, 1939. Mr. Ball was employed by Kraft before retirement. He was a member of Nixa
V.F.W. Post 6758. He was saved at an early age at Immanuel Baptist Church in
Springfield, and was recently was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He loved his
family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandsons. Survivors include: his
wife, Neta; two sons and their wives, William G. and Gloria Ball, Springfield, and Kenny
D. and Angie Ball, Nixa; two grandsons, Tyler and Trevor, Nixa; a brother Leroy F. Ball,
Springfield, a sister, Helen Foster and her husband, Jay, Fayetteville, N.C.; special
friends, Jack and Carolyn Savage, Janice and Frank Pearce, Erma Fleming, and Dana
Kersey and her son Jorel; nieces; nephews; and many other friends. He was preceded in
death by two brothers, Ralph and Luther Ball, a sister, Marie Arbuckle; and his parents.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America.
Springfield News-Leader, December 15, 2003.
Ball, Harry Ford
22 Jan 1925 - 12 Apr 2004 SN-L 13 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Henry Ford & Mary Jane (Stine) Ball]
Mr. Harry Ford Ball, 79, Branson, a former owner/operator of Ball Office Supply
in Branson, died at 12:25 a.m. April 12, 2004, in Skaggs Community Health Center,
Branson. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15, in First Baptist Church, Branson, with
burial in Ridgewood (Richwood ?) Cemetery, Ozark, under direction of Whelchel
Funeral Chapel, Branson. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, April 13, 2004.
Ball, Henry Ford 4 May 1898 - 30 May 1959 CCR 4 Jun 1959 p4
Funeral services for Henry Ford Ball, 61, a resident of the Cassidy community
northwest of Ozark, who died Saturday, May 30, were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in

Richwood Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a native of the Ozark community
and for many years operated a truck line between Ozark and Springfield. He was a
longtime member of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Mary Ball, One son, Harry Ford Ball of Branson, one daughter, Mrs. Joan Barnes of
Mulvane, Kan., two granddaughters and two brothers, Nile Ball of Springfield and Lynn
Ball of Ozark.
Ball, Ina (Hayes) d 28 Apr 1959 CCR 30 Apr 1959 p5
Mrs. Nile Ball of Springfield died Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital after an illness
of eight months. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church the Frisco Ladies
Auxiliary. Survivors are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Coffer of Springfield; a
son Kenneth of Memphis, Tenn.; her mother, Mrs. John Hayes of Springfield; four
sisters, Mrs. Emmett Wilson, Mrs. Charles Chalander and Mrs. John Brownlow of
Springfield and Mrs. R. L. Bare of Oklahoma City; a brother, Warren J. Hayes of
Springfield, and five grandchildren. Services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the
Klinger Funeral Chapel with the Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Ball, Jackson 20 Jun 1823 - 18 Feb 1904
Captain Jackson Ball died at his home in this city on Thursday night, February
18th, 1904. Captain Ball was born in North Carolina on June 20, 1823, and came with his
parents to Giles County, Tennessee, two years later. He was married to Elizabeth M.
Keltner on February 20th, 1840, and came first to Missouri in 1841 and settled in Greene
County, in that portion which afterward became a part of Christian County. Going back
to Tennessee the next year he remained there till 1848 , when he again became a resident
of Missouri and of Christian county where he made his home until his death. Captain
Ball, though of Southern ancestry, espoused the cause of the Union in the late war, and
entering the service he was commissioned a second lieutenant to rank from July 28, 1862.
He was commissioned as Captain of Co "A" (? ) 2nd Regiment Enrolled Militia to rank
from November 9th, 1862. These commissions were signed by Hamilton R. Gamble, the
Governor of Missouri. He was elected Captain of Co. "L" 6th MO Rangers and having
been mustered into the United States service he was commissioned as Captain of Co. "C"
16th Cavalry Volunteers, ranking from November 1st, 1863 and continued in command
of the company until he was mustered out in July, 1865. Captain Ball saw much hard
service and always possessed the fullest confidence of his superior officers. The men
whom he commanded, many of whom were his neighbors after the war, loved him as a
father, and never forgot his kindly consideration for them in the "days that tried men's
souls." As a husband and father Captain Ball was a model worthy of imitation, kindly,
thoughtful, affectionate. His aged widow and his sorrowing children as they stood about
his bier, felt that a shadow had fallen on their lives which cannot be lifted. In all the
relations of life Captain Ball was an exemplary man. In his dealings with his fellows he
always heaped the measure, and nothing small and narrow entered into his make-up. As
soldier, citizen, neighbor, he met every crisis with courage and discharged every duty
with fidelity, fulfilling every obligation with kindness and charity. CHRISTIAN
COUNTY REPUBLICAN, Contributed by Cassie Hill.

Ball, Jo Elaine (Halbrook) 20 May 1915 - 13 Jun 2005 SN-L 15 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jeremiah Jefferson & Florence Ellen (Ward) Halbrook; married 22
May 1939 Stanley L. Ball]
Jo Elaine Ball, 90, Springfield, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2005,
at her home. She was born May 20, 1915, near Choctaw, Van Buren County, Arkansas,
to Jeremiah Jefferson and Florence Ellen (Ward) Halbrook. Elaine graduated from
Irondale Mo. High School in 1933 and was also a graduate of Draughon's Business
School. From 1937 to 1939, she was a rural mail carrier in the Nixa area. On March 22,
1939, Elaine was united in marriage to Stanley L. Ball, who remained her companion,
best friend and the love of her life for 66 years. Following her marriage, she worked with
her husband in their insurance agency in Branson, Mo., but primarily devoted herself to
being a wife, mother and homemaker, at which she excelled. She was a longtime member
of the Nixa Christian Church, the Branson Christian Church and was currently a member
of the South Street Christian Church. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in
death by her sister, Helen Monteen Middleton and her brother, Daniel Ward Halbrook.
Survivors include her loving husband, Stanley Ball, of the home, who was her patient
caregiver in her last illness; her daughter, Stana Sue Vigil, Daytona Beach, Fla.; daughter
and son, Jo Ellen and Tommy Ray Arcudia, Springfield; two grandsons, Michael Vigil,
Daytona, and Richard Alan Moore and wife, Carol, Rockaway Beach, Mo.;
granddaughters and great- grandchildren, Kristin Elaine Derrick, Jordan, Lane and
Hannah Jo, Nixa, Mo., Victoria Kay Stewart and husband, David, Caitlyn and Abigail,
Jacksonville, Fla., Amanda Suzanne Schaefer and husband, Roger, and Karac, Daytona;
and nieces and nephews, Mary Middleton-Mellor and Steve, Malvern, England; Robert
Middleton and Dawn, Chicago, Ill.; Rev. Janet and Clarence E. "Bud" Van Lear,
Mishawaka, Ind.; David and Sandy Halbrook, Stockton, Mo., and Daniel D. Halbrook
and Janet, Ozark, Mo., as well as a host of loving and dear friends. Visitation will be at
Greenlawn South Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 16, and services will be
at the South Street Christian Church, Friday at 10 a.m. with Rev. George Latimer and
Rev. Janet Van Lear officiating. A private family burial will follow at Richwood
Cemetery, Ozark, Mo.
Ball, Lutisha (Whitehead) Daugherty 3 Aug 1878 - 1 Mar 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963
[Note: Daughter of William & Winnefred Whitehead; married 6 Sep 1896 Sebern W.
Daugherty 20 Feb 1877 - 20 Oct 1959; married Cass Ball 8 Dec 1876 - 18 Jun 1949]
Mrs. Lutisha Ball, 84, died at 1:45 a.m. Friday in a rest home in Ozark. Mrs. Ball,
who had spent most of her life in Christian and Greene counties, was a resident of Nixa
before entering the rest home. She was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors
include two sons, Etysle of Topeka, Kan., and Eugene, address unknown; one daughter,
Mrs. Adah Frazier, of Route 2, Ozark; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in
Nixa with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery near Ozark.
Ball, Maxine (Boisjolie)
22 Oct 1925 - 20 Aug 2004 SN-L 23 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Alfred & Laura (Denis) Boisjolie; married 1944 Steve William Ball]
Maxine Ball, 78, Walnut Grove, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Friday, August 20,
2004, in her home. Maxine was born October 22, 1925, in Leal, N.D., the daughter of

Alfred and Laura (Denis) Boisjolie. She was raised in Fargo, N.D., and graduated from
Sacred Heart Academy. She was united in marriage to Steve William Ball in 1944 in
California. After moving to Kansas, they settled in Springfield 54 years ago. At the time
of her death she was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Billings. She was very
active in church throughout the years and also enjoyed interior decorating and antiques.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Vivian Register
and Doris Cities. Survivors include four children, Linda Mills and husband, Scott, of
Nixa, Cindy Kingston and husband, Jim, of Ijamsville, Md., Chuck Ball of Springfield,
and Stephenie Koenmann and husband, Rick, of Walnut Grove; 11 grandchildren; one
great grandson; and a brother, Clifford Boisjolie of Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2004, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings,
under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will
follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.
today with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Memorial donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society with envelopes provided at the funeral
home.
Ball, Robert Lynn 1902 - 2 May 1963
CCR 9 May 1963
[Note: Son of Ashford & Estella (Davis) Ball; married Eva 23 Jan 1897 - Jul 1975]
Funeral services for Lynn Ball, 61, Ozark street superintendent, who was killed
instantly last Thursday morning when a dump truck bed fell on him, were held Sunday at
2 p.m. at the Ozark First Baptist Church, of which he was an active member. Officiating
ministers were the Rev. William T. White and the Rev. Harold Hurst. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Eva Ball; a son, Roger L. Ball, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; one
grandchild; and a brother, Nile Ball, of Springfield.
Ball, Roger L. T-Sgt. 1924 - 23 Feb 1968 CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8
[Note; Son of Lynn & Eva Ball]
Funeral services for T-Sgt Roger L. Ball, 43, who died Friday, Feb. 23 at
Lackland Air Force Base Hospital, San Antonio. Texas, after a seven-months illness,
were held at 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday, in San Antonio Military Cemetery under
direction of Porter-Loring of San Antonio. A native of Ozark and a graduate of Ozark
High School, Ball joined the United States Air Force shortly after graduation. He recently
received an honorable discharge because of ill health. Survivors include his wife, Connie
of San Antonio; a daughter, La-Ree of Bethesda, Md.; and his mother, Mrs. Lynn Ball of
Ozark.
Ball, Sadie Bird (Stricker) 11 May 1889 - 21 Jan 1957 CCR 24 Jan 1957 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Ball, 66, who died January 21 at Skaggs
Memorial Hospital, Branson, were held January 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Nixa Christian
Church, with Rev, Floys Cortner and Rev. D. D. McAdams officiating. Burial was in
Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Ball was a
native of Nixa and lived there all her life until making her home with a son at Branson 14
months ago. She was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include two

sons, Stanley Ball of Branson and Glenn Ball of Washington, D. C.; two grandchildren;
and sister, Mrs. Amelia Shawley of Springfield.
Ball, Sharon Marie (McAdams) 3 Aug 1937 - 23 Feb 2004 SN-L 24 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Foster & Dorothy (Teter) McAdams; married 15 Apr 1958 Jack Dean
Ball]
Sharon Marie Ball, 66, died at her home in Springfield, MO February 23, 2004.
She was born in Pittsburg, KS on August 3, 1937 to Foster McAdams, who preceded her
in death, and Dorothy (Teter) McAdams. She graduated from Pittsburg High School and
then married Jack D. Ball April 15, 1958. The couple were life long residents of eastern
Kansas and southwest Missouri, moving to Springfield in 1961. Sharon loved to work
and did so at the firm of Jack Ball & Associates Architects for 28 years until her
retirement two years ago. She enjoyed reading and traveling with her husband in their
RV, but perhaps the greatest joy of her life was her two granddaughters. Survivors
include her loving husband of 46 years, Jack D. Ball; daughter Jennifer Marie Ball of
Kansas City, MO; son J. Christopher Ball and wife Susan Ball of Rogersville, MO;
mother Dorothy Glasco and husband Jim Glasco; brother Tim Burke of Ozark, MO;
grandchildren Elle Marie Ball and Lindsey Ellen Ball; and numerous other family and
friends. A memorial service will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home Thursday,
February 26, at 2 PM. Visitation will immediately follow the service. Private interment
will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX
75265-0309
Ball, Webster D. 1899 - 25 Aug 1955
CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
Webster D. Ball, 56, of route 1, Nixa was pronounced dead on arrival at 4:30 p.m.
last Thursday at St. John’s Hospital where he was taken after suffering a heart attack at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Nora Whiteley of Nixa. A lifelong resident of Nixa, Mr.
Ball was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors beside the daughter include his
wife, Florence; two sons, Marlin of the home and Everett of Ozark; two other daughters,
Mrs. Clara Harp of Nixa and Mrs. Freda Austin of Springfield; two brothers, Clement of
Nixa and Lemuel of Route 1, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Nide Bolin of Ontario, Calif; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel of
Nixa; the Rev. Fred Jackman officiated. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
AND
CCR 20 Oct 1955 p2
Proceedings of Christian County Probate Court
Estate of Webster D. Ball, deceased of Nixa. Florence Ball, widow, files petition
for refusal of letters of administration for insufficience of property, which is allowed by
court.
Ballard, Samuel R. 24 May 1924 - 12 Jan 1991 NN-E 15 Aug 1991
Samuel R. Ballard, 79, Nixa, formerly of Rolla, died at his home Aug. 5. He had
been a resident of the Nixa area for the past 30 years. Survivors include two sons, James
Ballard, Rolla, and Don Ballard, Tampa, Fla; two daughters, Janice Schwach, Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, and Carol Stout, Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Ray Ballard and Lee Ballard,

both of Rolla; and four grandchildren. A graveside service was conducted Aug. 8 in Rolla
City Cemetery with burial following. Arrangements were under the direction of the Null
and Son Funeral Home.
Ballard, William T. 20 Dec 1927 - 3 Nov 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003
William T. Ballard, 76, of Fordland, passed away of heart failure on Nov. 3, 2003,
while vacationing in Utah. He was born in Ramsey, Ill. to Lillie and William T. Ballard,
Sr. on Dec. 20, 1927. He married Elois Elam of Vandalia, Ill. on Jan. 16, 1949. From this
union were born six children. He was a very talented man in many respects. After serving
a brief time in the U.S. Navy he became a Baptist minister. While pastoring his church,
he continued to tend the family farm and work as a mechanic. He enjoyed hunting,
fishing, mushroom hunting, and camping trips with his family. He was preceded in death
by his parents, his brother, Larry, and a grandson Bradly Lassley. He is survived by his
wife, Elois, brother Bobby Ballard and wife Shirley, Rogers, Ark., and his six children:
Michael and wife Debra; Gary and wife Faye; Carol Lassley and husband Ray; Connie
Stafford and husband Randy; Annette Imel and husband Andy; Billy and wife Connie, all
of whom reside in the Fordland area. They were blessed with 13 grandchildren, Michella
Ballard, Brian Ballard, Melissa Lassley, Neva Lassley, Daniel Lassley, Amanda
Campbell, Tim Campbell, Sarah Campbell, Linda Strafford, Scott Hill, Stacey Hill,
Heath Imel, and Billy Ballard; and five great-grandchildren: Shilee, Shelbi, Bailey,
Tanna, and Tristan. Bill was a devoted husband, caring father and wonderful Papa, and
will be greatly missed by a host of friends and family. Visitation was Friday, with
services held Saturday at Preston Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville. Donations can be
made to the West Finley Cemetery or the American Diabetes Association. ©Ozarks
Newsstand 2003
Balsters, Mary O. (Worden) 1930 - 30 Dec 2005 SN-L 21 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Oleta (Hendrick) Worden; married Roger Balsters]
Mary O. Balsters, 75, Springfield, departed from this life Tuesday morning in St.
John's Hospital. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and a graduate of University of Tulsa,
Mary and husband, Roger, were longtime residents of Springfield. She was active in their
church, Evangel Temple, and The Airstream Club. She also formerly taught in
Spokane/Highlandville Grade Schools. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, John
Worden and Oleta Hendrick Worden and her brother, Johnny. She is survived by her
husband, Roger; one son, Bradley Balsters, Springfield, Mo.; two daughters, Sylvia
Helterbrand, Nixa, Mo., and Cynthia Reusser, Warsaw, Indiana; and 10 grandchildren.
Visitation will be at 12 noon Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home
Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, with the funeral service at 1 p.m. Graveside
services and burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, in Memorial Park Cemetery,
Tulsa, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The
Salvation Army.
Baltz, Eugene Thomas d 8 Dec 1967 CCR 14 Dec 1967 p1
Spartan Died Under Tractor.
A Route 1, Sparta, farmer, Eugene Thomas Baltz, died last Friday afternoon, Dec.
8 when the tractor he was driving overturned about half a mile from his home. His wife,

Mrs. Martha Lee Baltz, a teacher in the Sparta school system, returned home from work
about 4 p.m. and began looking for her husband, Mrs. Baltz found her husband’s body
under the overturned tractor. The fatal accident apparently occurred when he drove down
a steep hill just off a county road at Bull Creek southeat of Ozark. Survivors include his
wife, a daughter, Mrs. Patsy Renner of Springfield, and his mother, Mrs. Sarah Baltz,
also of Springfield. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Chapel of the Ozark,
Springfield, with the Rev. Dr. Z. Glen Jones officiating. Burial was in Timber Ridge
Cemetery.
Baltzell, Leonard Earl "Lee", Jr., Col., 6 Jul 1925 - 28 Jul 1999 CCH-N 4 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Leonard & Loraine (Jones) Baltzell, Sr.; married 26 Dec 1951 Teresa Irene
Hilton]
Colonel Leonard Earl "Lee" Baltzell, Jr.., Retired U.S.A.F, age 74, of Ozark, died
in his home Wednesday July 28, 1999. He was born July 6, 1925 in Hockerville,
Oklahoma and was the son of Leonard Baltzell Sr. and Loraine (Jones) Baltzell. He and
his wife, Teresa Irene Hilton were married December 26, 1951. She preceded him in
death in 1996 after forty-five years of marriage. Colonel Baltzell served his country as a
fighter pilot in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam Wars. He was a director of the THOR
Missile Project, and was Director and Chief of engineering for the Minute Man Missile
Program. He was a VFW and American Legion member and was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was also a member of the Retired Air Force Officer's Association. Survivors include:
three sons, Leonard E. Baltzell, III, and his wife Mary, Ozark, Bradley Hollan Baltzell,
Newhall, California, and Robert Lee Baltzell and his wife Suzy, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Daniel and Arielle; his brother, Rollin Baltzell and wife Lenore, Cathedral
City, California; and his sister, Lillian Berry and husband Earl, Salem, Illinois. Visitation
was Friday, July 30 in Adams Funeral Funeral Home. A service was held at -8 p.m. with
Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, August 4, in Riverside
National Cemetery, Riverside California will full military honors.
Balzer, Helen Marie (Shipman ) 8 Aug 1931 - 9 May 1996 CCH-N 15 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Linville E. & Velma (Chapman) Shipman; married Ron Balzer]
Helen Marie Balzer, 64, West Burlington, Iowa, passed away at 8:00 a.m
Thursday, May 9. Helen was born August 8, 1931 in Chadwick, the daughter of Linville
and Velma Shipman. She was married to Ron Balzer December 21, 1969 at the West
Burlington United Methodist Church in West Burlington, Iowa. She owned and operated
Fairlane Kennels and was a seamstress for White's Interiors. She was a member of the
West Burlington United Methodist Church. She was also active in Young House in foster
children's program and a foster parent sponsor for bringing Vietnamese children to
Burlington. She helped raise 46 foster children over 20 years. Survivors include her husband Ron, West Burlington; Russ Weir, Burlington; Dallas and Peggie Balzer, Wever,
Iowa; Barb Balzer, West Burlington; and David Balzer, Monroeville, Alabama. Funeral
services were held Monday in Luning Chapel with the Rev. Jack Wolgamuth officiating.
Burial followed in the Prairie Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the underprivileged children at Young House.

Bandy, Kenneth Paul, Rev. 29 Sep 1917 - 28 Feb 2004 SN-L 29 Feb 2004 & CCH-N
2 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of John Livingston & Mattie Mae (Davis) Bandy; married 19 May 1939
Marjorie Merle Anderson]
Rev. Kenneth Paul Bandy, 86, Nixa, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 in The Baptist
Home, Ozark. He was born Sept. 29, 1917 in Pond Creek, Okla., the son of John
Livingston Bandy and Mattie Mac (Davis) Bandy. He served his country in the U.S.
Navy during World War II. On May 19, 1939, he and Marjorie Merle Anderson were
united in marriage. Before being called into the ministry, Bandy was employed as a
bookkeeper and accountant for several years. He served in the ministry for 50 years,
serving as pastor for First Baptist Churches in Hartville and Weaubleau, Second Baptist
Church in Lebanon, and most recently serving 23 years as pastor for Nixa First Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and two sisters. Survivors
include his wife, Marjorie; five children and their spouses, Donna and Claudie Ashworth,
Urbana, Wayne and Linda Bandy, Minneapolis, Minn., Lauramae and Dennis Ball, Lee's
Summit, Kathryn and Tom Boone, Springfield, and Earl and Stephanie Bandy,
Springfield; 12 grandchildren, James Ashworth, Melanie Ledford, Sharum Williams,
Carrie Hoelscher, Denise Henry, Leslie Cornwell, Lisa Ball, Jenni Hargis, Drew Boone,
Ryan Boone, Erika Bandy and Lea Bandy; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law,
Mildred Bandy, Pasadena, Calif.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 11 a.m.
March 2 in South Gate Baptist Church, Springfield, with Rev. Nolan Carrier officiating.
Burial followed in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. March 1 in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Home, or South Gate
Baptist Church Mission Fund.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Bandy, Mattie Mae (Davis) 9 Mar 1883 - 14 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: married John Livingston Bandy]
NIXA - Funeral services for a former area resident, Mrs. Mattie Mae Bandy, 91.
was at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church Wednesday with the Rev. Lyle Cox
officiating. Burial was in the Waynesville Memorial Center Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Bandy died at 1:45 p.m. Monday in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Monett.
Banfield, George Fredrick 9 Oct 1872 - 21 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Louis F. & Nancy C. (?) Banfield; married Alice P. died Aug 1948]
Funeral services for Fred Banfield, 74, who died Tuesday, Oct. 21, at a rest home
in Springfield, were held Thursday afternoon at the Maples Funeral Home in Nixa,
conducted by Rev. R.C. Harding. Burial was in Payne cemetery. He is survived by his
wife, Alice, of Bolivar, a daughter, Mrs. Frank Mays of Mansfield, two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Aven of Nixa and Mrs. Ralph Wardell of Springfield, one brother, S.E. Banfield,
also of Springfield. Mr. Banfield was born in the Nixa community but spent most of his
life in Greene county.
Banfield, Sterling E. 18 Mar 1883 - 21 Nov 1949 CCR 24 Nov 1949
[Note: married Emma who m/1 Rogers]

Sterling E. Banfield, 67, formerly of Ozark, dropped dead Monday morning on
the sidewalk in the 700 block of West Avenue in Springfield. Mr. Banfield was a barber
when he lived in Ozark and moved to Springfield about twenty years ago. He was born
in Christian county. He also had worked as a barber in Springfield, but had operated the
Page Street Market in Springfield the past three years. A coroner’s report stated that Mr.
Banfield died of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Banfield, of the
home, one step-son, Jack Rogers of Springfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Nora Aven of Nixa
and Mrs. Lucy Wardell of Springfield. Funeral services were to be held Wednesday
afternoon in the Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home with the Rev. W. L. Watson
officiating.
Bank, Howard A. 24 Jul 1897 - 22 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
Services for Howard A. Bank, 81, of Branson, father of Mrs. Mildred Boone of
Nixa, were held Monday in Whelchel Chapel in Branson with the Rev. Philip Hirtzel
officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park. Mr. Bank died last Friday at Cox
Medical Center after a long illness.
Banks, Hoyle 13 Aug 1913 - 21 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: married Lennis]
Hoyle G. Banks, 75, of Springfield, died at 5:30 a.m. June 21 in his home
following a long illness. Services for Mr. Banks were held June 24 in the Pitts Funeral
Chapel, Bolivar, with the Revs. Harold Hendrickson and Bob Stevenson officiating.
Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. A former longtime resident of Bolivar; Mr.
Banks was a retired truck driver. He moved to Springfield in 1980. A member of
Southern Hills Baptist Church in Bolivar, Mr. Banks was also a member of Teamsters
Union Local 600 of St. Louis. Surviving are his wife, Lennis, of the home; a daughter and
son-in-law, Evelyn and Bill Willis, Springfield; a grandson, Mike Willis, Billings; a
stepbrother, Lee Griffin, four brothers: four sisters; and his stepmother.
Banks, Marie (Markley) 28 Apr 1914 - 2 Feb 2005
SN-L 4 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Seth & Nellie Markley; married Donald J. Banks]
Marie Banks, 90, Springfield, passed away February 2, 2005, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born April 28, 1914, in Batavia, Ark., to Seth and
Nellie Markley. She was a member of Batavia Baptist Church and played the piano there
beginning at the age of four years. She enjoyed sewing, rug hooking, writing poetry, and
played numerous musical instruments. Marie was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Donald J Banks; one son, Bill; and one daughter, Jaunita Myers. Survivors
include her daughter, Flo Kelley, Springfield; eight grandchildren, Donnie and Connie
Cornelison, Vickie and Don LaVoie, David and Elana Cornelison, Randy and Theresa
Cornelison, Kim Erwin, Cindy and Ron Whitworth, Jamie, Billy, and Shelley Markley;
13 great-grandchildren; and give great-great-grandchildren. Services are 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 5, 2005, in Walnut-Lawn DeGraffenreidWood Funeral Home Chapel,
with the Reverend Kevin Merrell officiating. Burial will follow in Holland Cemetery,
Rogersville. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. this evening in the funeral
home.

Banner, Evelyn F. (Finney) 14 Aug 1921 - 14 Aug 2004 SN-L 15 Aug 2004 & CCH-N
18 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Wilbern & Laura Finney; married 1947 Robert A. Banner d 1996]
Evelyn F. Banner, Ozark, died August 14, 2004 after a long illness. She was born
August 14, 1921 near Faucett, Missouri, the daughter of Wilbern and Laura Finney. She
was united in marriage to Robert A. Banner in 1947. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Evelyn was a beauty operator, homemaker, daycare worker, but more than anything, she
was a loving mother. She was a Lutheran and most recently a member of Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church in Springfield, Missouri. Evelyn is survived by five children; Linda
Rougement, Robert L. Banner, and Richard S. Banner, of Kansas City, and Cheri DeVore
and Jim Banner of Nixa, Missouri; as well as eight grandchildren. Also surviving are two
longtime caregivers and friends Pat Walker and Linda Purse. Services were held Monday
evening at 7 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Parish Ministry Associate
Tammy Jahnke officiating. Burial was Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Halleck Cemetery in
Taos, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
Missouri. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Prince of Peace
Lutheran Church, 815 E. Plainview Road, Springfield, MO 65810.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Banning, Minnie Ann (Crismon) 2 Aug 1931 - 6 Apr 2004
SN-L 8 Apr 2004 &
CCH-N 07 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oliver Guy & Delia (Coogan) Crismon; married Ralph N. Banning 13
Dec 1930 - 27 Apr 2000]
Minnie Ann Banning, 72, Nixa, died Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in her home. She
was born Aug. 2, 1931 in Waynesville, the daughter of Oliver Guy and Delia (Coogan)
Crismon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph N. Banning on April 27,
2000; a son, Jack D. Banning on March 4, 1996; her parents; and a half-brother, Oliver
Glen Crismon. Survivors include two sisters, Mabel Monick and husband Jack, St. Louis,
and Dorothy Montgomery, Lebanon; a brother, Harold Eugene Crismon and wife
Harriett, Geff, Ill.; and a half-sister, Mina Link, Lebanon. Visitation was at 6 p.m. April 9
at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, followed by a service at 7 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Banning, Ralph N. 13 Dec 1930 - 27 Apr 2000 CCH-N 3 May 2000
[Note: Son of Ray & Nellie Banning; married 18 Oct 1952 Minnie Ann Crismon 2 Aug
1931 - 6 Apr 2004]
Ralph N. Banning, ACS Ret., 69, Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000 in
his home. He was born December 13, 1930 in West Los Angeles, CA, the son of Ray and
Nellie Banning. On October 18, 1952, he was united in marriage to Ann Crismon. In
1967, Mr. Banning retired from the U.S. Navy as Senior Chief Petty Officer after serving
20 years. Upon his retirement from the Navy he worked for the National Aeronautics and
Space Administration as Network Director and contractor at Goddard Space Flight
Center in Greenbelt MD until 1991. Survivors include his wife Ann, Nixa; two sisters,
Ruth Schleicher and her husband Ted, WI, and Hazel Porter, Conway; a sister-in-law and
caregiver, Dorothy Montgomery, Lebanon; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Monick and her

husband Jack, St. Louis, and Mina Link, Lebanon; a brother-in-law, Harold Crismon and
his wife, Claudine, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a son, Jack D. Banning; a brother, Basil Ray Banning; and a sister, Naomi
Underwood. A graveside service with military honors was held at 1 p.m., Monday, May
1, 2000, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was held from 5-6
p.m., Sunday, April 30, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Banta, Marjorie Celeste (Rhodes) 29 May 1911 - 12 Mar 2005 SN-L 13 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Elmer C. Rhodes & Nelle (Harris) Rhodes; married Leonard V.
Banta]
Marjorie Celeste Banta, 93, Springfield, daughter of Elmer C. Rhodes and Nelle
(Harris) Rhodes, passed away March 12, 2005. Marjorie taught for 42 years in the
Springfield School System, 33 of which were at Rountree Elementary, first grade. She
loved teaching and children. She had many students who were children of former
students. Marjorie enjoyed being with her family, playing bridge with friends, live theater
productions, and traveling. She was a life long member of St. Paul United Methodist
Church. Although she was unable to attend church in recent years, she kept informed of
church events in the St. Paul Beacon, read to her by her son. Marjorie was preceded in
death by her husband, Leonard V. Banta, and two sisters, Mary Prescott and Virginia
Scott. She is survived by her son, Steve and his wife, Jo Anne, Springfield; four nieces;
one nephew. To the people at Christian Health Care of Nixa; thank you for caring for
Marjorie. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, March 15, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Klingner-Cope
Family Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Barbee, E. L. Jake 29 May 1919 - 7 Jul 2003 gwobit
Barbee, 84 Ozark, died July 7, 2003 in his home. He was born May 29, 1919 in
Stapleton, Neb, the son of Leonard Forest and Hazel Ann (Tabor) Barbee. He served his
country in the U. S. Navy during World War II, serving on board the USS Whipporwill
and the USS Attu. On Feb 18, 1944, he and H. Rose Donaldson were married. Following
his discharge from the Navy, the Barbees lived in Richmond, Calif, for two years. Then,
they lived in western Colorado where they farmed for 30 years, retiring in 1977. They
raised sugar beets, attaining the honor of top grower, and top producer in Mesa County,
always placing in the top 10 growers. He enjoyed traveling and spending time in their
cabin at Arrowhead in Cimarron, Colo. Where he loved to snowmobile. They lived in
Grand Junction, Colo. Before moving to Mount Vernon in 1994 and to Ozark in 1997.
Survivors include his wife Rose, five children Gary L. Barbee and wife Faye, Virginia
Beach, VA; Bill Ray Barbee, Golden, Colo.; JoAnn Young and husband Johnny, Fruita,
Colo; Jim Barbee, Casa Grande, Colo and Dennis Barbee, Ozark; eight grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren; three brothers, Delbert Barbee, Walnut Grove, Calif.; Johnny
Barbee, Grand Junction, Colo, and Raymond Barbee, Loma, Colo; cousins, Ernie and
Florence Veo and Lois Veo, all of Montrose, Col; a niece, Jacki Smith and husband Ron,
Lakewood, Colo, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
brother, Dale Barbee of Grand Junction, Colo and a young sister, Vernice Barbee.
The family would like to extend a thank you to Thomas Froehlich, Dr. Joe Himes,
St. John Hospital and Hospice Care for their loving care during Barbee’s illness. A

graveside funeral was held at 10 a. m. July 14 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating, arrangements under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Barber, Allan C. 23 Jul 1923 - 16 Jun 1992 NN-E 24 Jun 1992
[Note: married Maxine J.; spelling from tombstone]
Allen Barber, 68, Nixa, died at 6:33 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born July 23, 1923, in Nixa. In 1987, retired from Lily
Tulip in Springfield after 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his two
children, Patricia Dzurick, on April 16, 1978, and Rick Barber, on Feb. 24, 1973. He is
survived by his wife, Maxine, of the home; a brother, Bob, and his wife, Bertie, Nixa;
two aunts, Sally Barber, Nixa, and Bernice Barber, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; and several
nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Friday, June 19, in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Nixa, with the Revs. Wilbur Blansit and Donnie Blansit officiating, Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery.
Barber, Bert 7 Jan 1892 - 12 Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p8
[Note: married Lillian 2 Jul 1897 - Apr 1983]
Billings - Bert Barber, 82, Route 2, Billings, died at 3:25 a.m., Thursday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A retired farmer, he was a member of
Wilson Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lillian; three daughters, Mrs.
Dorothy Wetherer, Route 6, Springfield, Mrs. Violet Walker, Route 2, Republic and Mrs.
Laura Powell, Route 2, Billings; a son, Ralph, 2415 North Main, Springfield; a brother,
Rex of Bronson, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Zora Wolken, Sacramento, Calif.; 10 grandchildren,
22 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Arrangements were announced by
Klingner.
Barber, Bertie 1897 - 19 Dec 1959 gwobit
[Note: Son of James P & Dora Belle (Stiffler) Barber; married Lula]
Bertie Barber, 62, a farmer and lifelong resident of Nixa, died Tuesday afternoon
at his home. He was a member of Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Lula, two
sons, Allen and Bobby, both of Nixa; two brothers, Chester, Ozark and Theo, Shawnee,
Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Bohm and Mrs. Erma McCafferty, both of Nixa; his father,
James P. Barber, Nixa and four grandchildren. A handwritten date of Dec 19 1959 is
written in the margin of this clipping from the Lula Gardner collection.
AND
Barber, Bertie 1896 - 19 May 1959 CCR 28 May 1959 p4
Funeral services for Bertie Barber, 62 of Nixa, who died Tuesday, May 19 in a
Springfield hospital, were held Friday, May 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel
at Nixa, with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was a native of the Nixa
community and a member of the Nixa Baptist Church for the past 34 years. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Lula Neese Barber of the home west of Nixa, two sons, Allen
Barber and Bobby Barber, both of Nixa; two brothers, Theo Barber of Shawnee, Kan.,
and Chester Barber of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Bohm and Mrs. Emma McCafferty ,
both of Nixa and his father, James P. Barber of Nixa.

Barber, Dora Belle (Stiffler) 8 Mar 1876 - 11 Jan 1949 CCR 13 Jan 1949
[Note: Daughter of John Albert & Leah Melissa (Nokes) Stiffler; married 3 May 1894
James P. Barber 11 Feb 1870 - 1 Apr 1962; spelling from other records ]
Mrs. Dora Bell Stiffler Barber, 72, died Tuesday morning at her home in Nixa,
MO, following a lingering illness. She was united in marriage to J. P. Barber, May 3,
1894 and to this union were born seven children, one dying in infancy. Survivors are the
husband, J. P. Barber; two daughters, Mrs. Lena Bohn and Mrs. Irma McCafferty of
Nixa; four sons, Bertie and Chester of Nixa, Lonzo of Kansas City, MO, and Theo of
Shawnee, KS; one sister, Mrs. Vada Glidewell of Battlefield, MO; eight grandchildren
and one great grandchild. She professed her faith in Christ 25 years-ago and lived a
consistent Christian life. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Nixa
Christian church with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Edward Daugherty officiating.
Burial was in the McConnell cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa.
Barber, James P. 11 Feb 1870 - 1 Apr 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Gray and Barbara Barber; married Dora Belle Stiffler 8 Mar 1876 - 11 Jan
1949 ]
A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, James P. Barber, 92, died at 8:4 a.m.
Sunday in a Springfield rest home. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Charles Puckett officiating,
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lena Bohm and
Mrs. Erma McCafferty, both of Nixa; two sons, Theo of Shawnee, Kan. and Chester,
Route 2, Ozark; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; a brother, Walter, of
Phoenix, Ariz; and two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Jones of Springfield and Mrs. Leona Holt of
Boise, Idaho.
Barber, Julia May (Little) 15 Feb 1917 – 14 Sep 1996 CCH-N 18 Sep 1996
Julia May Barber, Nixa, 79, passed away at 1:10 a.m., Fri., Sept. 14, 1996, in
Columbia South Hospital, Springfield. The daughter of Frances M. and Edith M.
(Eutsler) Little, she was born in Abesville, Mo. on Feb. 15, 1917. She was a member of
Riverdale Baptist Church and loved to sew, camp and fish. She was a retired cosmetologist and worked for 12 years at St. Johns Hospital as an X-ray technician prior to
that. She is survived by her husband, John, of the home, three sons; Tommy, Springdale
Ark., Cecil and Donnie both of Nixa, two brothers, Carl, Tacoma, WA, and Kirby,
Pittsburg, MO, four sisters; Fern Beroth, Tacoma, WA, Loretta Essary, Galena, Grace
Fox, Springfield and Elvie Blevins, Nixa; 29 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 2
great-great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Bill, and a sister, Velma Jean. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. Mon., Sept. 16, 1996, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa
with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Eisenhour Cemetery,
Spokane.
Barber, Rickey Lee 30 Aug 1953 - 24 Feb 1973 gwobit

A collision which involved an airborne pickup truck and a halted car Saturday
resulted in the death of a 19-year-old motorist. The highway patrol said Rickey Lee
Barber, Route 1, Nixa, was killed in the accident, which occurred about 1:30 a.m. on Mo.
14 in Ozark. Troopers said the crash which claimed the life of young Barber also
involved a car driven by June Humber Schlanker, 21, a Drury College dormitory resident.
She had turned north onto 12th Street in Ozark and was preparing to turn around when
Barber’s westbound truck suddenly left the road, traveled into a ditch and up an
embankment. The truck became airborne, struck the top half of the halted car and
traveled through the air several more feet, hitting the top of a street marker before landing
on its top in a field. A passenger in the car, Steve Forrester, 21, of 1036 South Ferguson,
was taken to Cox Medical Center for treatment of a shoulder laceration. Barber, an
employee of the Paul Mueller Company in Springfield, was a 1971 graduate of Nixa
High School and lifelong resident of Nixa. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Allen C. Barber, Route 2, Nixa, and a sister, Mrs. Patricia Dzurick, Springfield. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Guy Lawyer
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of March 1973 in the margin.
Barber, Shirley H. (Hoyt) 11 Jun 1914 - 9 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Ralph H. & Susan B. (Baler) Hoyt; married 26 Nov 1932 James
Barber]
Shirley H. Barber, 85, Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday, May 9, 2000 at
4:20 a.m. in her daughter's home. Shirley was born June 11, 1914 to Ralph H. and Susan
B. (Baler) Hoyt in New Haven, Connecticut. On November 26, 1932 she was united in
marriage to James Barber and to this union a daughter was born. Shirley will be
remembered for her beautiful count stitching of pictures for her friends and family. She
was preceded in death by both of her parents and husband James. Shirley is survived by
her daughter Beverly S. Jacopian, Ozark; three grandsons W Scott Jacopian, Hamilton,
Montana; Michael S. Jacopian, wife Janet Kay and their two sons Shayne and Chase,
Olathe, Kansas; Jason T Jacopian, wife Cindy and their two daughters Taylor and
Hannah, Boise, Idaho; a dear friend and wonderful caregiver Wendell Quessenberry,
Ozark; and many friends. The body will be cremated under the care and direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be at a later date in All Faiths Memorial
Park Cemetery Casselberry Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri, 1465 East Primrose Suite A, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
Barcomb, Robert James “Bob” 9 Aug 1931 - 9 Mar 2004 SN-L 1 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of William & Rose Barcomb, Sr.; married 5 Jul 1954 Verna Lea Austin]
Robert James "Bob" Barcomb, 72, Springfield, passed away at 8:36 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9, 2004. He was born Aug. 9, 1931, in Rutland, Vt. Bob's family moved
to Walnut Grove, Mo. in 1945. At the age of 17, he left school to join the U.S. Army,
where he served during the Korean Conflict as an Honor Guard at General Headquarters
in Tokyo, Japan. He was awarded his high school diploma from Walnut Grove High
School in 2002. Bob was united in marriage to Verna Lea Austin on July 5, 1954. He
retired from City Utilities electric department after 38 years. He was preceded in death by

his parents, William Sr. and Rose Barcomb. Bob is survived by his wife of 49 years,
Verna; two sons, Robert A. Barcomb and his wife, Cindy K., Nixa, and Ronald J.
Barcomb and his wife, Cindy A., Ozark; two daughters, Sheila Barcomb, Nixa, and
Marilyn Petinaris and her husband, Spyros, Springfield; six granddaughters, Ashley,
Lindsay, Abby, Jessica, Amy and Lydia; two brothers, William Barcomb Jr. and his wife,
Lea, and Marlin Barcomb; a stepmother, Edith Barcomb; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral
Home. Burial will follow with military honors in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 11, in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the organization of donor's choice.
Bareford, Margaret Elizabeth “Boots” 11 Mar 1922 - 21 Apr 2004 SN-L 27 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of George F. & Maggie Bareford]
Margaret Elizabeth "Boots" Bareford, of Escondido, Calif., passed away April 21,
2004, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Margaret was born in Springfield,
Mo., on March 11, 1922. She was a graduate of Senior High School. Margaret loved
music, travel, and playing golf. She shared her musical talent in volunteer work. Margaret
was preceded in death by her parents, George F. and Maggie Bareford; three brothers,
Cyril, George E., and Harold; two nieces, Dixie Del Santo and Judith Ann Bareford; and
a nephew, George F. Bareford. She is survived by her two brothers, Earl Bareford,
Springfield, and Bob Bareford, Port Arthur, Texas; and a dear friend, Margot Snyder,
Escondido, Calif. In addition, she is survived by nieces Carol Dawson, Nixa, Mo., Diana
Caswell, San Diego, Calif., Virginia Potter, Lenexa, Kan., Jane Caughlan, St. Charles,
Mo., Nancy Widman, Springfield, Becky Bareford, Port Arthur, Texas; and nephews
Gary Bareford, Fremont Hills, Mo., and John Bareford, Springfield; and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 8575 Gibbs
Dr., Suite 26.2, San Diego, CA 92123.
Barham, Anna Ruth (Pickett) 16 Oct 1900 - 2 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of William & Etta Pickett; married James Earl Barham 24 Oct 1898 Apr 1973 ]
Anna Ruth Barham, 89, Ozark, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 1990, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born Oct. 16., 1900, in Pocahontas, Ark., to William and Etta
Pickett. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Barham, in 1973; a son,
Joe Barham, in 1987; an infant son and an infant daughter; and two grandsons, Rick
Racak and Danny Barham. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Pierce, Grove,
Okla., Billie Jaeger, Ozark, and Jean Machary, Zephyrllis, Fla.; a son, J.W. Barham,
Hopewell, N.J.; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Services were Monday in
Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, Ozark, with the Rev. Terry Kindrick
officiating. Burial was in Ford-Dean Cemetery, Pocahontas, Ark.
Barham, Patricia Beth (Hill) Bethel 1 Sep 1937 - 10 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Cletus & Nell Hill; married Bill Bethel; married Arthur Barham]
Patricia Beth Barham, 56, Ozark, died Thursday, June 10, 1993, at her home. She
was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Apache, Okla., the daughter of Cletus and Nell Hill. She spent
much of her life in Texas before moving to Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Arthur

Barham; three children, Bill Bethel Jr., and his wife, Amber, Lancaster, Texas, Barbara
Mandrell, and her husband, James, Arlington, Texas, and Benjamin P. Bethel, and his
wife, Pam, Mesquite, Texas; five grandchildren, Benjamin Heath Bethel, Michelle
Martin, Benjamin Jordan Bethel, Haley Elyse Bethel and Jennifer Lynn Murley; two
sisters, Jeanne Hager, Anna, Texas, and Kim Michel, Duncanville, Texas; and a brother,
Dick Hill, Ozark. Services were held Monday, June 14, in Memorial Park Cemetery,
Oklahoma, Okla., under the direction of the Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Barke, Fredrick Otto 27 Aug 1874 - 27 Feb 1953 CCR 5 Mar 1953 p4
Fredrick Otto Barke was born August 27, 1874 at Finley, Ohio, the son of Kari
and Wilhelmenia Barke and departed this life at his home near Billings February 27,
1953 at the age of 72 years and 6 months. When he was a small family, the Barke family
moved to Missouri and settled in the Billings community where he lived his entire life.
At the age of 14 years, Mr. Barke was confirmed and had served on the board of the St.
Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings for 14 years. He was a farmer. Death followed a
lingering illness. He was united in marriage to Emma Schultz February 2, 1898 and to
this union 3 daughters were born. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Emma Barke of the
home; 3 daughters, Miss Lena Barke of the home, Mrs. Everett Hair and Mrs. Donald
Hair, both of route 2, Billings, 1 brother, Will Barke of Route 2, Billings; 4
grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted by
the Revs. H. O. Hein and C. C. Keller at 2:00 p.m. at the Billings Christian Church with
burial in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery directed by the Harris Funeral Home of
Billings. Pallbearers included Erich, Phillip, Otto and Walter Barke, Everett, Lee and
Howard Hair.
Barke, Karl Henry 20 Nov 1876 - 4 Apr 1952 CCR 10 Apr 1952
[Note: Son of Karl & Wilhelmine (Wrosse) Barke; married 13 Feb 1907 Mary Dahlman
24 Dec 1883 - 29 Sep 1981]
Karl Henry Barke was born on November 20, 1876 in the state of Ohio. As a 3month old baby, his parents brought him to Christian County and he was reared and lived
on the present farm near Billings the rest of his life. On March 22, 1891, he was baptized
as a child, and was confirmed by Rev. Venger receiving as his confirmation verse I
Timothy 6:12. On February 13, 1907, he was united in marriage with Mary Dahl man to
which union one son was born. He was a life-long member of St. Peters Evangelical
church. He had been ailing for some time when on January 31, he was taken to St. John’s
hospital in Springfield, where he passed away on Friday, April 4, about 3:00 in the
morning, having reached the age of 75 years. He leaves to mourn: his widow, Mrs. Mary
Barke; one son, Phillipp Barke; three grandchildren; two brothers, Fred and William
Barke, all of Billings and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were
conducted at 2:30 Sunday afternoon in St. Peter’s Evangelical church by the Rev R. G. A.
Bareis. Burial was made in the church Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home.
Barker, Floydene Willie (Daniel) 2 Nov 1925 - 3 Aug 1898 OH 3 Aug 1989 & NNE 10 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of ? & Fay (Maples) Daniel; married Everett Barker]

Floydene Barker, 63, of Chino, California, formerly of Galena, died Aug. 3 at the
USC Medical Center, Los Angeles. Services for Mrs. Barker were held Aug. 8 in the
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Leland Daniel officiating. Burial was in
Galena Cemetery. Surviving are Mrs. Barker's husband, Everett, of the home; her
daughters, Phyllis Barker, of the home, Kay Dowdle, Chino, Charlotte Hopkins, Nixa,
and Janice Troutt, Nixa; her mother, Fay Daniel, Monett; her sisters, Darlene Thomas,
Monett, and Jeraldene Crouch, Dunnewig; her brothers, Claude and Carrol Daniel, both
of the state of Oregon, and Wendell Daniel, Springfield; eight grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Barker, Franch E. 1915 - 7 Nov 2004 SN-L 8 Nov 2004
Franch E. Barker, 89, Republic, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, November 7,
2004, at Sonshine Manor, Republic. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
November 9, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic, with David Maravilla
officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Private burial will be later in Wise Hill
Cemetery, Clever, Mo.
AND
Barker, Franch E. 14 Oct 1915 - 7 Nov 2004
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Franch E. Barker, 89, Republic, passed away at 1:15 a.m. Sunday, November 7,
2004, at Sonshine Manor, Republic. He was born October 14, 1915 in Seneca, to James
and Bell (Lane) Barker. He was united in marriage to Lucille Miller on June 1, 1940.
They made their home in Arizona for many years before moving to this area in 1986. Mr.
Barker served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was an operating engineer
with Borden, Inc., retiring in 1980, and held a membership in the International Union of
Operating Engineers. He was a member of the Republic Church of Christ. His wife,
Lucille; his son, Paul Arthur Barker, and his parents preceded him in death. He is
survived by a son, Jimmie Dean Barker and wife, Neva, Miami, OK; two daughters,
Marie Patterson and husband, Don, Republic, and Mary Ann Barker, Springfield; a
daughter-in-law, Patricia Barker, Billings; a brother, Aaron Barker, Carthage; 9
grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, 2004 in Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic, with
David Maravilla officiating. Private burial will be later in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever.
Barker, Franklin D. 31 Jan 1935 - 31 Dec 2002 CCH-N 8 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of Bryan & Minnie (Miller) Barker; married 15 Jul 1956 Bryan and Minnie
(Miller) Barker; married Charlotte Taylor 10 May 1939 - 9 Sep 1986]
Franklin D. Barker, 67, Pierce City, died Dec. 31, 2002, at his home in Ritchey.
He was born Jan. 31, 1935, in Grant City, the son of Bryan and Minnie (Miller) Barker.
Barker was united in marriage to Charlotte Taylor on July 15, 1956, and the union
produced six children. Charlotte Barker preceded him in death Sept. 9, 1986. On Oct. 15,
1988, in Joplin Barker married Anne Thetge. Barker was also preceded in death by his
parents; one brother, Calvin Barker; and three sisters, Kathryn Smith, Virginia Campbell
and Eula Massing. Barker is survived by his wife, Anne; two sons, Bryan Barker, and
Franklin DeShon Barker, Pierce City; four daughters; Kimberly Carter, Washburn;
Michel Lasiter, Pierce City, Lisa Surratt, Jenkins, Mary Christine Kirksey Verona; one
stepson, Patrick Arteaga, Webb City; two stepdaughters, Rebecca Cutbirth, Carthage, and

Lori Thompson, Joplin; two sisters, Mary Browning, Rolla, and Elsa Jean Stumpf, San
Bernadino, Calif.; 35 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Barker grew up in St.
Joseph and played football for Central High School, where he graduated in 1954. He was
self-employed until moving to Southwest Missouri in 1972. He worked at Fasco for 18
years. After his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. He was a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Services were held 10:30 a.m. Jan. 3,
2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cassville, under the direction of
Williamson Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Bishop Richard Rawlins conducting the
services. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Butterfield. Donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
Barker, Karen L. (McGraw)
11 Jan 1965 - 1 Sept 2003
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Karen L. Barker, 38, Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 in her home. She was
born Jan. 11, 1965 in Palatine, Ill. She attended the College of the Ozarks, receiving her
undergraduate degree. Barker later received a Master's from Arkansas State University.
On Dec. 27, 1986 she and Clifford R. Barker were married. Barker has taught school for
the past 16 years. For the past seven years she has been at Spokane School where she
taught gifted children at the kindergarten through eighth grade levels. She was a member
of James River Assembly. Survivors include her husband, Cliff; her parents, Earl and
Victoria McGraw, Edwards, Mo.; a brother, Milton McGraw, Grandview; two sisters,
Debbie Peabody, Sparta, and Ruth McGraw, Battlefield; four nieces; and four nephews.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sept. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Barker, William W. 2 Feb 1873 - 14 Feb 1955
CCR 17 Feb 1955 p4
Funeral services for William W. Barker, 82, who died at 1 p.m. Monday at his
home at Ozark, were held Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel here, with
Rev. Fred Grismer of Neosho officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. A former resident of Neosho, Mr. Barker had been a resident of
Ozark for only two weeks. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Barker of Ozark; five
sons, Clarence, John, Bob and Charley, all of Neosho and Jeff Barker of Pueblo, Colo.;
four daughters, Mrs. Mattie Nims and Mrs. Golda Carter, both of Neosho; Mrs. Rhoda
Brock of Crestline, Kan.; and Mrs. Gertrude Gohn of Joplin; a brother, Tom Barker of
Jacksonville, Calif; 27 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Barnard, Elizabeth 1 Mar 1863 - 22 Dec 1951 CCR 27 Dec 1951
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? (Dillon) ?]
Mrs. Elizabeth Barnard, 88, a citizen of the Fordland community for many years,
died last Friday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Tillman in Stockton, CA.
Mrs. Barnard has been in failing health for several years. On the death of her husband in
1942, Mrs. Barnard went to California to live near her children. Survivors include two
sons, Louie Barnard of Stockton and Cecil Barnard of San Francisco, and seven
daughters, Mrs. Vina Arnold of Red Oak, OK, Mrs. Lizzie Kaiser, Mrs. Lena Kaiser,
Mrs. Inez Knight, and Mrs. George Tillman all of Stockton, Mrs. Nealie Hyde of Bruner,
MO, and Mrs. Calla Sherrow of Decatur, AL. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at the Fairview Chapel near Fordland with interment in the nearby cemetery.

Barnard, Hugh Eugene “Gene”
3 Jul 1919 - 16 May 2003
CCH-N 28 May 2003
[Note: Son of Hugh Byron & Nona M. (Shelby) Barnard; married first Ella “Mae”;
married second Rosalie]
Hugh Eugene “Gene” Barnard, 83, Ozark, died at 7:45 a.m. May 16, 2003 at the
Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, He was born July 3 1919 in Rogersville, the son
of Hugh Byron and Nona M. (Shelby) Barnard. He was a retired paper salesman and he
enjoyed golf and serving as a an usher and greeter at his church. He was a faithful
member of Evangel Temple Christian Center. He also served his country in the military.
He was united in marriage to Rosalie Haworth Carr on Oct. 15, 1988. Barnard was
preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Ellen “Mae”. Survivors include his
wife, Rosalie, Ozark; his daughters, Deborah Ann Nigh and husband an, Springfield and
Charlene Kay Turner and husband Herbert, Jerome; grandchildren, Augusta Shelby
Turner and Rochelle Brooke Turner, both of Jerome; and other relatives and many
friends. Services were at 2 p.m. May 19 at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte with the Rev. Charles Arsenault, officiating. Burial with full military honors
was at Panther Valley Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial donations can be made to
Evangel Temple Christian Center, Springfield, or the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt.
Vernon.
Barnard, Jessie Ilene (Selby) 15 Jul 1911 - 29 Aug 2005 SN-L 31 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of James & Martha Selby; married 1950 Lawrence Barnard]
Jessie Ilene Barnard, 94, died August 29, 2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Born
July 15, 1911, Jessie was a lifelong resident of Lebanon, Mo., until residence care in
January of 2000. Jessie was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Barnard, in
1950; her parents, Martha and James Selby; and a brother, Chester Selby. Surviving are
one sister, Abbie Jacobsen of Kenmore, Wash.; nephews and nieces, Bob and Pat
Reddick of Kenmore, Wash.; Anne Woolery of Sedalia, Mo.; Reta Bjork of Fairfax,
Calif.; Marquerite and Harold Stiegemeyer, Dave and Ilona Barnard, and Ken and Joyce
Barnard, all of Springfield; Jo Blount of Gainsville, Fla.; and Jean Barnard of
Rogersville. Our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated and caring staff at Ozark Residential
Place and Manor for the loving, Christian care that gave "Aunt Jessie" such comfort and
peace her last five years. Our thanks and appreciation also to Seasons Hospice Care team
for their assistance and support these final months. Graveside services will be Thursday,
September 1, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Panther Valley Cemetery, north of Rogersville, under
direction of Preston-Marsh Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, it is requested memorials be
made to Seasons Hospice of Springfield, Mo.
Barnard, John T. 25 Dec 1888 - 11 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Services for John T. Barnard, 88, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m.
today in Marsh Chapel here. Lowell B. DeBurk will officiate, and burial was in Panther
Valley Cemetery northeast of here. Mr. Barnard was killed in a two-vehicle crash
Monday on a rural road near the Webster-Greene County line. Barnard was a retired
farmer and member of Antioch Church of Christ northeast of Rogersville. Survivors
include a sister, Mrs. Ella Shelby, Springfield. Contributions may be made to Fair Haven
Children’s Home, Strafford.

Barnard, Martha A. (Horton) Peck 1905 - 5 Oct 1964 OH 10 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Tolbert & Mary Emiline (Padgett) Horton; married first ? Peck;
married second Louie Barnard]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Martha A. Barnard, 69, Stockton, Calif. a former resident
of Rogersville, died Saturday night at Dameron Hospital in Stockton after a short illness.
A native of Rogersville, Mrs. Barnard was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving
are one son, Ray Peck, Stockton; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Head, Stockton and Mrs.
Yeteva Fry, state of California; three stepsons, Leland, Louie, Jr. and Jack Barnard, all of
Stockton; one step-daughter, Mrs. Laura Angell, state of California; one brother, Marion
Horton, 629 West Webster, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Rhoda Marshall, Harrison, Ark.;
and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Barnard, Oren M. 1 Nov 1902 - 4 Apr 1975 OH 10 Apr 1975 p11
[Note: married 2 Feb 1935 Mary E. Price]
ROGERSVILLE - Oren M. Barnard, 72, Bell, Calif. died at 10 p.m. Friday in the
Long Beach Memorial Hospital, Long Beach, Calif. after a long illness. Mr. Barnard
lived in Rogersville and Strafford before moving to California 10 years ago. A retired
farmer, Mr. Barnard is survived by his wife Mary; one daughter, Mrs. Peggy Hankins,
Norwalk, Calif.; one son, Kyle D. of Springfield; one brother, Bert of Springfield; two
sisters, Mrs. Fern Crowe, Fordland and Mrs. Clell Ambrose, Twin Falls, Idaho; and four
grandchildren. Services were announced by Bergman-Miller of Seymour.
Barnard, Sam E. 1896 - Feb 1974 OH 21 Feb 1974 p8
[Note: married Wilma]
Rogersville - Funeral services for Sam E. Barnard, 77 of Rogersville were
Monday in Marsh Chapel with Bruce Brown and Bruce Betelo officiating. Burial was in
Holland Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; two sons, Frank of Green Forest,
Ark. and Sam., Jr. of Leavenworth; two daughters, Mrs. Lorna E. ___ of Powersite and
Mrs. ___ e. Rizzuto of Cheyenne, Wyo.; one brother, Arthur of San Diego; two sisters
Mrs. ___ Farthing, Springfield and Miss Ida Barnard, Fordland; 12 grandchildren and
five great grandchildren.
Barnes, Augusta B. (Moore) 19 Oct 1900 – 3 Feb 1995 CCH-N 8 Feb. 1995
Augusta B. Barnes, 94, Nixa, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 1995, in Nixa
Park Care Center. She was born Oct. 19, 1900, the daughter of Eugene and Myrtle
Wilson Moore in Spickard. She was united in marriage to William L. Barnes. Mrs.
Barnes, a homemaker, was a member of Independence Boulevard Church for over 50
years and for 20 years was a teacher of the weekday released time Christian education for
Kansas City schools. She also taught in the primary department of Independence
Boulevard Christian Church for 22 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, two brothers, a sister and a grandson. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Jack
Barnes, Nixa, pastor of Nixa Christian Church, and the Rev. Bill Barnes, Scottsdale,
Ariz.; a niece, Karen Todd, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Loraine Wagner, Nixa; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995, in First Christian Church, Trenton, with the Rev. Bill Walters

officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery, Spickard, under the direction of Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Independence
Boulevard Christian Church, 606 Gladstone, Kansas City, Mo. 64124; or to William and
Augusta Barnes Scholarship Fund, c/o Christian Theological Seminary, 1000 SW 42nd
St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208; or to the Barton W. Stone Christian Home, 873 Grove St.,
Jacksonville, Ill. 62650.
Barnes, Eulas (Hopper) 1914 – 3 May 1988 OH 5 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of ? & Mary Jane (?) Hopper; married Roy Barnes]
Eulas Barnes, 73, of Galena, died Tuesday in her home. Services for Mrs. Barnes
were held Saturday in the Reeds Spring Junior High School with Nathan (Jake) Johnson
officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery under the direction of Stumpff Funeral
Home South, Kimberling City. A lifelong resident of Galena, Mrs. Barnes was a member
of the Allan church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Verva. Her survivors
include her husband, Roy; three sons, Loren, Mt. Vernon, Robert, Spokane, and Rodney,
Miller; five daughters, Erma Sickman, Springfield, Louise Crume, Crane, Fay Walthall,
Spring, TX, Joyce Washington, Galena, and Patricia Rogers, Lebanon; her mother, Mary
Jane Hopper, Crane; three brothers; eight sisters; 35 grandchildren and 28 greatgrandchildren.
Barnes, Graham Ray “Barney” 27 Apr 1942 - 17 Jan 2006 SN-L 18 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Oren & Eldora (Reakes) Barnes; married Deborah Root]
Graham Ray "Barney" Barnes, age 63, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday in his
home. He was born April 27, 1942, the son of Oren and Eldora (Reakes) Barnes. Barney
served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a shop manager for Hogan Motor Leasing.
Survivors include his wife, Deborah (Root) Barnes, Sparta; and two sons, Oren and
Adam. Barney greatly enjoyed his business associates at Hogan Motor Leasing. Those
who worked with Barney are encouraged to attend his memorial service at 10 a.m.
Thursday, in Overcoming Faith Church, 207 W. State Hwy. NN, Ozark, with Pastor
Michael Stanton officiating. A private burial will be held in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
Barnes, Jean (Daily) 9 Mar 1923 - 14 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
Jean Barnes, 76, Ava, Mo., passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter
Carolyn Tate and son Randy Barnes by her side at 5 p.m., Thursday, October 14, 1999
after a short illness with cancer. She was born March 9, 1923, in Ava, to Harry and
Myrtle Hartley Daily. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister Hester
Daily; three sisters Lourie Cates, Glessner Brown, and Faye Huffman; and one brother
A.J. Daily. She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Tate, Ava; son Randy Barnes and
wife Katie, Fremont Hill; two granddaughters, Amanda Barnes, Fremont Hill, and
Melody Tate, Ava; a sister Norva Forsling, Orem, UT; a brother Robert Daily, St. Louis;
a sister-in-law, Mary Jennings, Springfield, MO; a brother-in-law Lyle Brown, Lake
Spring; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Jean was a member of the National
Audubon Society and a certified licensed bird bander with the Federal Bird Banding
Association. Her enthusiasm and dedication to wildlife and bird science expanded over
thirty years. She enjoyed golf, cooking, and her most pleasurable joy was time spent with

her granddaughters. Graveside funeral services was held at 2:30 Saturday, October 16,
1999 in the Ava Cemetery, with Rev. Tim Warren officiating, under the care and
direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ava. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America, 102 East 2nd Street, Mtn. Grove, MO. G5711.
Barnes, Jerold “Jerry” W. 29 Oct 1921 - 14 May 2004 SN-L 15 May 2004
[Note: married first Louella 4 Mar 1926 - 23 Apr 1994; married second Patricia Ann]
Jerold "Jerry" Barnes, 82, Springfield, passed away at 10:59 a.m. Friday, May 14,
2004, in his home. He was an avid bowler who loved the Lady Bears and all other sports.
He was a former Missouri State Chairman of Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association. He
traveled for many years for Southern Materials and at age 62 founded Bar-Con Pump
Supply, Inc. He was an active Elder of Nixa Christian Church. He loved to travel,
enjoyed life and had a host of many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Louella; his daughter, Judy Ann Cochran; one sister; one brother; and his parents. He is
survived by his wife, Patricia Ann, Springfield, and four daughters, Julie Ann Fender,
Gladstone, Mo., Diana Lynn Barnes, Overland Park, Kan., Marilyn Kay Garrett,
Springfield, and Joyce Lee Brines, Springfield. Also surviving are five sisters, six
grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m.
Monday, May 17, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Rod Cannedy
officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3
to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy St.
John's Hospice Care, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804, or Nixa Christian
Church, 400 Northview, Nixa, MO 65714. The casket will remain closed at all times.
Barnes, Nellie A.
16 Nov 1886 - 15 Feb 1970 CCR 12 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of William E. & Elizabeth Catherine (Farmer) Barnes]
Funeral services for Miss Nellie A. Barnes, 83, a lifelong resident of Sparta and
Chadwick, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Sparta Church of Christ with Elmer
Butler and Herle Gardner officiating., Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction
of Adams of Ozark. Miss Barnes died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital following a lingering illness. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ
and had worked for years at the C. W. Youngblood General Store in Sparta. She was later
employed as a postal clerk and then at Springfield Baptist Hospital. She is survived by
three nephews.
Barnes, Sadie L. (Miller) 28 Feb 1876 - 2 Aug 1962 CCR 9 Aug 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin A. & Rosa (Fisher) Miller]
Mrs. Sadie L. Barnes, 84, former Branson resident, died at the Christian rest
Home here at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Julie
Broyles of Branson and Mrs. Keith D. Pistorius of Mt. Prospect, Ill.; one brother. Charles
A. Miller of Fort Smith, Ark.; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Ozark Cemetery with the Rev. Cecil
Swinehart officiating. Burial was under direction of Chaffin & Son of Ozark.
Barnes, Thomas Ray 17 Jul 1978 – 15 Apr 1997 CCH-N 23 Apr 1997

Thomas Ray Barnes, 18, Nixa, died April 15, 1997, at Portland, Oregon. He was
born July 17, 1978, at Springdale, Arkansas, the son of Tommy Ray Davis and Brenda
Joyce Bearden. He was a student and a member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church. He
was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Claburn Bolinger and Curtis Bearden.
Survivors include: his parents, Brenda and Randy Simmons of the home; Tommy Davis,
Fayetteville, Arkansas; one sister, Misty Bobbitt, Springdale, Arkansas; his grandparents,
Rosa and Carroll Quick and Karen and Wyman Simmons, all of Springdale, Arkansas,
Bill Bearden, Van Buren, Arkansas, and Maxine Davis, Oklahoma; his great-grandmothers, Carrie Bolinger, Huntsville, Arkansas and Mattie Bearden, Springdale,
Arkansas. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 19, in the chapel of Brashears
Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Davis officiating. Interment was in the Big Sandy
Cemetery under the direction of Brashears Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ron
Bolinger, Jerry Bolinger, Delbert Dobbs, Rick Simmons, Everett Simmons and Jeff
Robertson. Honorary pallbearer was Ian Shipman.
Barnett, Alfred Herbert “Barney” 15 Feb 1912 - 6 Feb 1996 CCH-N 10 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of A. H. & Nellie (Brown) Barnett; married Bonnie]
Alfred Herbert (Barney) Barnett, age 83, of Ozark, Missouri, died Tuesday, Feb.
6, 1996, in his home. He was born Feb. 15, 1912, at Odense, Kansas, and was the son of
A. H. and Nellie (Brown) Barnett. On February 18, 1933, he was united in marriage to
Bonnie Davidson at Altoona, Kansas. Mr. Barnett retired in 1974 from Beech Aircraft in
Wichita, Kansas, following thirty-five years of employment. He had lived in Ozark since
1991. Survivors include: his wife, Bonnie, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Jone
and Clay Gerbroth, Springfield, Mo.; a son, David Barnett, Sarasota, Florida; six
grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Worley, Altoona, Kansas. Funeral services were Friday
in Episcopal Church of The Ascension, Neodesha, Kansas, with the Rev. Gerald
Eytcheson officiating. Burial was in. Altoona Cemetery, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was Thursday, in Adams Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Episcopal Church of The Ascension, Neodosha, Kansas.
Barnett, Archie 26 Jan 1898 - 14 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
Archie Barnett, 90, of Billings, died at 10:30 p.m. April 14 at the Republic Park
Health Care Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Barnett were held Monday in
Peterson Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Barnett was a
retired farmer.
Barnett, Bonnie Marie (Davidson) 6 Feb 1913 - 18 Mar 2004 SN-L 21 Mar 2004 &
CCH-N 22 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of John Early & Stella May (Raymond) Davidson; married 18 Feb 1933
Alfred Herbert "Barney" Barnett]
Bonnie Marie Davidson Barnett, 91, formerly of Ozark, died March 18, 2004 at
her home in Sarasota, Fla. She was born Feb. 6, 1913 in North Altoona, Kan., the
daughter of John Early and Stella May Raymond Davidson. On Feb. 18, 1933, she
married Alfred Herbert "Barney" Barnett in Altoona, Kan. He died Feb. 6, 1996. She
graduated from Fredonia (Kan.) High School and from Olson's Commercial College in
Independence, Kan. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in

Neodesha, Kan., where she served in the Altar Society for a number of years, and the
Neodesha Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was employed as a
secretary by Beech Aircraft in Wichita for 18 years. She was preceded in death by her
husband, her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia
Jone Gerboth and husband Clayton, Springfield; a son, C. David Barnett and wife
Kathleen, Sarasota, Fla.; six grandchildren, Bonnie Sundquist and husband Kip, Eagan,
Minn., Megan Affa and husband Dean, Littleton, Colo., Jennifer Gerboth, Eagan, Minn,
Stephanie Gillespie and husband Tom, Falls Church, Va., James Barnett and wife Ellen,
Weston, Fla., and Rebecca O'Brien and husband Shawn, Goose Creek, S.C.; greatgrandchildren, Andrew Sundquist, Madison Affa, Abigail Affa, Lindsay Gillespie, Dylan
Gillespie, Alexis O'Brien, Taylor O'Brien and Tyler Barnett; and two step-greatgrandchildren, Tim and Eric Sundquist. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. March 30 at
the Altoona, Kan. Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955
Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Fla. 34238.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Barnett, Charles W. 1907 - 17 Feb 1967
CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services for Charles W. Barnett, 59, Route 2, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Hurley High School auditorium under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr.
Barnett died in Aurora Community Hospital Friday Evening a short time after he was
injured in a two-truck collision in Marionville. The Rev. H. V. Wells officiated at the
services and burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in Marionville.
Barnett, Clyde 2 May 1925 - 19 Feb 1992 NN-E 27 Feb 1992
Clyde Barnett, 66, Gainesville, died at. 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19; 1992
at Baxter County Memorial Hospital, Mountain Home, Ark. Born May 2, 1925 at
Theodosia, he was the son of George Washington Barnett and Myrtle Shockey
Barnett. He was a sawmill worker. Preceding him in death were a son, Gerald Barnett,
and his ; wife, Josephine. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Barnett, Moberly, and
Robert Barnett, Wasola: five daughters, Mae Haskins, Manila, Ark., Linda Nelson,
Zanoni, Brenda Lamsdown, Carol Brown and Darlene Barnett, all of Wasola; the
mother of his children, Helen Barnett, Wasola; a brother, Willie Barnett, Sparta; a
half-sister, Lorene; and two halfbrothers, Alvin and Marvin Barnett.
Graveside services were Saturday at Bruner Cemetery with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Barnett, Fay (Gardner) 10 Oct 1915 - 15 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of ? & Maude (?) Gardner]
Fay Barnett, 74, Billings, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday in Crane Health Care Center,
Crane, after a long illness. She was a member of Jamesville Church of Christ and was a
homemaker. She is survived by a son, Harlan "Tommy" Barnett, Springfield; her mother,
Maude Gardner, Aurora; six sisters, Leona Chilcutt and Mary Ella Gold, both of
Marionville, Edith Teal, Springfield, Gladys Moore, Republic, Aileen Tichenor, Des
Moines, Iowa, and Isabelle Merritt, Crane; four brothers, Francis Gardner, Winston, Ore.,
William Thomas Gardner, Bazine, Kan., Clifford Gardner, Republic, and Oliver Gardner,
Kansas City; four nieces and nephews. Services were planned for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday

in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will be
in White Cemetery south of Clever.
Barnett, Gracie Alice (Long) 26 Oct 1916 - 13 Dec 2003 SN-L 15 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Harry E. & Marinda May (Henthorn) Long; married 9 Sep 1935
Harold Lee Barnett 15 Sep 1917 - 14 May 1993]
Gracie Alice Barnett, 87, Nixa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born Oct. 26, 1916, in Milan, Mo., the
daughter of Harry E. and Marinda May (Henthorn) Long. On Sept. 9, 1935, she and
Harold Lee Barnett were united in marriage. Her husband preceded her in death in 1993.
Her parents and eight brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Mrs. Barnett had
lived in Nixa since 1951. During that time she made many good friends. She worked in
area hospitals as a nurse aid for several years. She was a charter member of Nixa
Assembly of God Church. Her faith was strong, and she was a generous, loving and
forgiving person who always saw the best in everyone. Survivors include: two sons and
their wives, Richard and Donna Barnett, Nixa, and David and Sharon Barnett,
Springfield; six grandchildren, Cindy Barnett Kays, Cathy Barnett, Connie Holbrook,
Rick Barnett, Scott Barnett, and Denise Barnett; six great-grandchildren, Cory, Kyler,
Chrissy, Ryan, Chelsea, and Reghan; dear friends, Mildred Harding, Lillian Merritt and
Edith Ford, as well as many other dear friends. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Dec. 16, 2003, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Friends may call after noon for viewing. The
family will be present for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader December 15, 2003.
Barnett, Harold Lee 15 Sep 1917 - 14 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Arthur & Bessie Barnett; married 1935 Grace Alice Long 26 Oct 1916 13 Dec 2003 ]
Harold Lee Barnett, 75, Nixa, died Sunday, March 14, 1993 at his home. He was
born September 15, 1917 at Milan, son of Arthur and Bessie Barnett. In 1935 he was
united in marriage to Grace Alice Long. Mr. Barnett was a diesel mechanic and had lived
in Nixa since 1951. He was a charter member of Nixa Assembly of God Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents, and. a brother, Glen Barnett. Survivors include his wife,
Grace; two sons, Richard Barnett and daughter-in-law, Donna, Nixa, and David Barnett,
and daughter-in-law, Sharon, Springfield; sister, Esther Reaves, Horatio, Ark.; six
grandchildren, Cindy Kays, Scott Barnett, Cathy Barnett, Denise Barnett, Connie
Holbrook, and Rick Barnett; three great-grandchildren, Cory Kays, Ryan Wilson, and
Kyler Kays. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home with
the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Don Blansit. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery.
Barnett, Henry N. 24 Mar 1898 - 22 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of John & Frances (Camp) Barnett; married 18 Jan 1924 Bertha Bruton 19 Jan
1907 - Jul 1985]
Henry N. Barnett, 90, of Rogersville, died April 22 in his home after a long
illness. Graveside services for Mr. Barnett were held Sunday in the White Oak Cemetery,

with the Rev. Dwayne Harris officiating. Burial was under the direction of Marsh Funeral
Home. Mr. Barnett was born March 24, 1898, in Greene County to John and Frances
Camp Barnett. He was married to Bertha Bruton Jan. 18, 1924. She preceded him in
death in 1985. A retired farmer, Mr. Barnett was a member of the Mount Sinai Assembly
of God Church. His survivors include a son, Earl, Kansas City; a daughter, Mildred
Cunningham, Rogersville; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Barnett, Jewell (Steele)
17 Sep 1901 - 22 Aug 1997 gwobit
Jewell (Steele) Barnett, 95, Crane, Mo., passed away at 2:45 p.m. Friday, Aug.
22, 1997, in Columbia Hospital South, Springfield, Mo. Jewell was born Sept. 17, 1901,
in Stone County, Mo., to J. O. and Minnie Steele. She was married to Alfred H. Barnett
on Dec. 24, 1924, and they lived all of their married life on their farm near Hurley, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; and two grandsons, Michael Gold and
Dennis Gold. She is survived by a son, Shirley Barnett, Crane, Mo.; two daughters,
Barbara Riggs, Springfield, Mo., and Jeanette Jones, Jefferson City, Mo.; eight
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, 1997, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever,
Mo., with the Rev. Rodney Peters officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery,
Clever. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, and the chapel
will be open Sunday morning. Memorial contributions may be made to Crane
Presbyterian Church. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Barnett, Logan 21 Oct 1915 - 7 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
Logan Barnett, 74, Billings, died Jan. 7 in Aurora Community Hospital after a
long illness. He was a retired farmer and is survived by a son, Harlan "Tommy" Barnett,
Springfield; two sisters, Daisy Keltner, Chestnut Ridge, and Lillie Geren, Monett; a
brother, Leonard Barnett, Modesto, Calif.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were Jan. 11 in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Elder Orie Wright
officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery south of Clever.
Barnett, Margaret Ann “Maggie” (Gold) 1877 - 9 Feb 1964
CCR 13 Feb 1964 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ann “Maggie” Barnett, 86. of Billings, who
died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday in the Cox Nursing Home at Republic after a lingering illness,
was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of the Nazarene at Union City with the Rev.
Frank Eaton officiating. Mrs. Barnett is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Keltner,
Chestnut Ridge and Mrs. Lillie Geren, Billings; six sons, Archie, Alfred, Charlie and
Logan Barnett, all of Billings, Austin Barnett, Morton, Ill. and Leonard Barnett, Modesto,
Calif; three brothers, Hershel and Eddie Gold, both of Billings, and Johnnie Gold,
Marionville; 26 grandchildren and 51 great grandchildren.
Burial was in the White Cemetery in Stone County under the direction of Marsh
of Aurora.
Barnett, Marilyn Gail 31 Oct 1955 - 19 Jul 1996 CCH-N 24 Jul 1996
Marilyn Gail Barnett, 40, West Plains, died Friday at 3:00 a.m. in her home. She
was born October 31, 1955, in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. She was preceded in death by
her father, George Barnett. Survivors include her mother, Lela Gilbert, West Plains; one

daughter, Wendy; a granddaughter, Elizabeth, Earlville, Illinois; four sisters, Karen
Belcher, West Plains, Barbara Needs, Mendota, Illinois, Wanda Majernik, Jefferson City,
and Kathy Watson, Nixa; two brothers, Jack and Larry Anderson, both of El Cajon,
California; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Services
will be held Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, West
Plains, Missouri.
Barnett, Marshall Asberry 1878 - 3 Nov 1954 CCR 11 Nov 1954 p1
Funeral services for Marshall Asberry Barnett, 86, a native of Christian County,
who died November 3, were held November 6 in the Hurley High School auditorium
with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He had lived at a farm near Brown Spring since the age
of six years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Ann (Gold) Barnett of the home
on Route 1, Billings; six sons, Archie, Alfred and Logan, all of Rt. 1, Billings, Austin of
Peoria, Ill, Charles of Route 2, Billings and Leonard of Modesto, Calif.; two daughters,
Mrs. Lillie Geren, Route 1, Billings and Mrs. Daisy Keltner of Chestnutridge; two sister,
Mrs. Mollie Steele and Mrs. Maggie Wilson, both of Hurley; 26 grandchildren, 18 great
grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Barnett, Robert J. 5 Jul 1922 - 5 Jan 1945 CCR 29 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of Austin A. & Cecile A. (Penny) Barnett]
Funeral services for Pfc. Robert J. Barnett, 22 year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Austin Barnett of Billings, Rt. 3, who died January 5, 1945, in New Guinea, of
complication of wounds suffered in action the previous year, were held Thursday
afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium, with Rev. Harold Hurst of Ozark
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. The American Legion Post of Billings conducted military rites.
Pfd. Barnett, who lived in the Crane vicinity most of his life, attended Hurley schools. He
entered the Army February 23, 1943. His body arrived home Tuesday morning April 26.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Barnett of Billings, Rt. 1; two
brothers, Bernard of Springfield and Billy of Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Fred Curbow of
Nixa and Naomi and Nick both of the home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.
A. Barnett of Billings, Rt. 1; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Lou Raper, also
of Rt. 1 Billings.
Barnett, Tommie E. 17 May 1903 - 11 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993
[Note: married 4 Jul 1939 Lucille Curbow; no stone in Delaware Cemetery]
Tommie E. Barnett, 89, Nixa, died Monday, Jan. 11 at 8:40 am in his home. He
was born May 17, 1903 in Stone County. He married Lucille Curbow on July 5, 1939. He
attended Nixa Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of the home; one
son, Eddie J. Barnett, Ava; two daughters. Lola Lewis Ince, Willard, and Sue L. Laurich,
Nixa; seven grandsons; four step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother,
Emory Barnett, Gainesville; and three brothers-in-law, Allen Pellham, Ava, Leslie
Curbow, Nixa, and Fred Curbow, Aurora. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 13 in the Nixa Assembly of God with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Donnie
Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Harris

Colonial Chapel, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen, 420 E.
Commercial, Springfield, MO 65803
Barnett, Willie Floyd 1920 - 7 Aug 2005 SN-L 9 Aug 2005
Willie Floyd Barnett, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from
4 to 7 p.m., in the funeral home.
Barnett, Willie Floyd, Jr. 4 Jul 1946 - 10 Jul 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: Son of Willie Floyd & Mae Barnett]
Funeral services for Floyd Barnett, Jr., 14, who drowned while swimming in a
pond near Rogersville Sunday, July 10, were held Wednesday, July 13, in the Assembly
of God Church in Sparta with burial in Sparta Cemetery. Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark
was in charge. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Barnett and three
brothers, Dale, Wendel and Darrell Barnett.
Barney, Mary (Patton) 19 Mar1906 - 7 Aug 1977 OH 11 Aug 1977 p7
OZARK - Mrs. Mary Barney, 71, Falls Church, Va. died at 4:14 p.m. Sunday at
Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church after a brief illness. Mrs. Barney was a native of Cabool
and had been a high school music teacher in Warrenton for several years. She later served
as a librarian for the national defense in Washington, D. C. She was a member of the
Wiltshire Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Survivors include a sister, Janice Stice.
Ozark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. L. E.
Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in Cabool Cemetery.
Barnhart, C. William "Jack" 3 Apr 1913 - 12 Aug 1995 CCH-N 16 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Holly & Vina (Briggs) Barnhart; married 21 Jan 1939 Faun Hobbs]
C.W. "Jack" Barnhart, 82; Spokane, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, August
12, 1995 in his home following a long illness. Jack was born April 3, 1913, in Reno, MO.
the son of Holly and Vina Briggs Barnhart. He was married to Faun Hobbs January 21.,
1939, in Reed Spring, MO. He was a dairy farmer residing most of his life in Spokane on
their daily farm. He was converted in 1950, and baptized in the Chestnut Ridge Baptist
Church, serving as a Deacon, trustee and a Sunday school teacher until his death. He was
an outstanding Guernsey cattle breeder. Active in his community as a Spokane School
board director, 4-H leader, Soil and Water Conservation Board member. He is preceded
in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife, Faun, of the home; two sons, Phil and
wife, June, Highlandville, and Eric Douglas and wife, Sandi, Spokane; one daughter, Flo
Allen and husband, David, Milan, MO.; two sisters, Marjorie Deen, Alberto, AL, Merle
Barnhart, Springfield; one brother; Herchel Barnhart, and wife, Lorene, Spokane; and
eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00. p.m. Tuesday in Chestnut Ridge.
Baptist Church with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial following in the Schupbach
Cemetery, Chestnut Ridge, MO.: Visitation was from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Monday in Harris, a
Cassity Heritage Funeral Home; Ozark.
Barnhart, Earl J. 14 Apr 1935 - 20 Dec 1993 NN-E 29 Dec 1993

[Note: Son of Albert & Elizabeth Barnhart; married 28 Jun 1960 Dorothy]
Earl J. Barnhart, 58, Nixa, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1993, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born April 14, 1935, in Maries County, the son of Albert and
Elizabeth Barnhart. On June 28, 1960, he and his wife, Dorothy, were married. He was a
long-time resident of the Nixa area and was employed by Consolidated Freightways. He
was a member of Southside Church of Christ, Ozark, and Friend Masonic Lodge #352
A.F. and A.M., Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ellis and
Harold Barnhart.. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Robin Fox, and her
husband, Doug, Ozark; a son, Brent Barnhart, and his wife, Krista, Ozark; a stepson, Lou
Burns, and his wife, Linda, Highlandville; two stepdaughters, Sherrie Coen, Ozark, and
Deborah Burns, Dixon; nine grandchildren, Lindsay and Tyler Fox, Tony and Reggie
Burns, Casey and Farrah Coen, Apple Barnhart, Rex Pennybaker and Pepper Pemberton;
and five sisters, Betty Barnhart, Waynesville, May Burnham, Springfield, Faye Hollis
and Myrene Edwards, both of Vienna, and Goldie Radcliff; St. Louis. Services were held
Wednesday, Dec. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Masonic services were provided. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or American Heart
Association.
Barnhart, Hollie R. 28 Aug 1885 - 16 Jun 1953 CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services for Hollie B. Barnhart, 67, who died June 16 at his home at
Reeds Spring were held Friday, June 19 at 2 p.m. in the Spokane High School, conducted
by Rev. Blevins. Burial was in the Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Barnhart of Reeds Spring; two sons,
C. W. And Herschel Barnhart of Spokane; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Deen and Mrs,
Merle Cross of Galena; a stepson, Harold Gatlin of Sacramento, Calif., six grandchildren,
five brothers and four sisters. He was a member of the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church.
Barnhart, Merle Lorene 1 Feb 1921 - 20 Jun 2003 gwobit
Merle Lorene Barnhart, 82, Tulsa, Okla., and formerly of Springfield, passed
away Friday, June 20, 2003 in Tulsa. She was born Feb. 1, 1921 in Reno, Mo., the fourth
child of Hollie Bob Barnhart and Viola Mae (Gatlin) Barnhart. She lived in Springfield
for many years before moving to Tulsa. She loved flowers, gardening and crafts. She was
a Christian for many years. Her parents and two brothers, Jack Barnhart and Harold
Barnhart, preceded her in death. Survivors include one brother, Herschel Barnhart and
wife Lorene, Spokane; one sister, Marjorie Deen, Talala, Okla.; one sister-in-law, Faun
Barnhart; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Gary Robertson
officiating. Burial followed at the Eisenhour Cemetery near Spokane.
Barnhart, Phillip Rhett 30 Nov 1941 - 1 Mar 2002 gwobit
Phillip Rhett Barnhart, 60, Highlandville, passed away Friday, March 1, 2002
while working on his farm. He was born November 30, 1941 in Spokane, the son of
Columbus William “Jack” and Faun (Hobbs) Barnhart. His father preceded him in death.
He was a 1959 graduate of Spokane High School. Phil was a graduate of Southwest
Missouri State University, and was listed in Who’s Who. He also received a Biblical

Degree from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He served his country in the
U.S. Army as Captain for the 2nd Armored Division. He and June Spires were married on
September 21, 1963. Phil was a member of Second Baptist Church of Springfield where
he served as a Sunday School Teacher and choir member. He had also been an ordained
deacon. Phil was a dairy farmer and was always a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. Survivors include his wife, June; two sons, Bruce Barnhart and his wife,
Kristy, Aurora, and Andrew Jeffery Barnhart, Nixa; a step-grandson, James Von
Hauenstein; a granddaughter, Jackie Renee Barn- hart; his mother, Faun Barnhart,
Spokane; a brother, Eric Barnhart and his wife Sandy, Spokane; a sister, Flo Allen and
her husband David, Milan, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Second Baptist Church, Springfield with Rev.
Joseph Crider officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery, Chestnutridge, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Second
Baptist Church, Springfield. Springfield News-Leader, March 4, 2002.
Barnhart, Ramanda (Brown) 11 Mar 1898 - 3 Feb 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
Ramanda Barnhart, 93, Oak Grove, Ark., died at 12:01 a.m. Monday Feb. 3,
1992 in her home. She was born March 11, 1898 in Christian County, the daughter of
William and Martha (Cornett) Brown. In 1948, she married Wayne Barnhart in Ozark. He
preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1988. She was a practical nurse and a member of the
Ozark Christian Church. She is survived by a stepson, W. D. Barnhart, Little Rock, Ark;
two nephews and seven nieces. Services were Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North in Springfield, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial followed in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Barnhart, Wayne 2 Sep 1902 - 21 Aug 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: married Ramonda
Wayne Barnhart, 85, of Springfield died Aug. 21 after a long illness. After
services were held, burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Barnhart was
raised in Arkansas. He lived for a time in Reeds Spring, in Ozark, in Salina, Kansas, and
in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Ramonda; a son, Wayne David Barnhart, Little
Rock, Arkansas, three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren,; and a sister, Lola Weaver,
Crane.
Barnhart, William "Bill" 1 Mar 1928 - 17 Feb 2006 SN-L 19 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Jack & Lela (Biggs) Barnhart; married 4 Sep 1954 Wanda Lea Phillips 21
Apr 1934 - 15 Dec 2001]
William "Bill" Barnhart, 77, Ozark, Mo., former longtime resident of Springfield,
departed from this life at 3:59 p.m., February 17, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South. He
was born March 1, 1928, to Jack and Lela (Biggs) Barnhart in Leslie, Arkansas. Bill
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved to Springfield in 1949 and
worked at the NewsLeader for several years while he built his insurance agency with
American Family (Farmers Mutual). Later on, he was an agent for Farmers Insurance
group for 35 years. He was united in marriage to Wanda Lea (Phillips) Barnhart in
Springfield, Mo., on September 4, 1954. To this union, a daughter was born, Marcia Ann.

He was a member of Solomon Lodge #271 AF & AM, Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin,
33rd Degree and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Legion of Honor. Bill was preceded in
death by his wife of 47 years, Wanda Lea, on December 15, 2001; his parents, Jack and
Lela Barnhart; one sister, Frankie Dees, of Porterville, Calif.; and one brother, Robert
Barnhart, of Salinas, Calif. He is survived by his daughter, Marcia Ann Agnew and her
husband, Dean, of Ozark; granddaughter, LeAnn German and her husband, Shawn, of
Strafford; grandson, Nathan Rotramel, of Springfield; one step granddaughter, Kristen
Kramer and her husband, John, of Raytown, Mo.; one step grandson, Bud Agnew, of
Springfield; four great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Miranda German, of Strafford,
Mariah Agnew, of Nixa, and Brianna Rotramel, of Ozark; his sister, Ruth Daniel, of
Porterville, Calif.; and his brother, Jack Barnhart, of Tulare, Calif.; several nieces and
nephews; and many, many friends. The family wishes to express their deepest thanks to
the loving and caring staff of Cox South and especially to the staff in ER and CCU for all
they did. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shriners Hospitals for
Children, 2001 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63131-3597, in lieu of
flowers. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home
Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home chapel, with Reverend Todd Staples officiating.
Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery, under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral
Home. Personal condolences may be expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Barnhouse, Julia 1885 - 11 Feb 1949 CCR 17 Feb 1949
[Note: married C. B. Barnhouse]
Mrs. Julia Barnhouse, 63, passed away at her home in Bolivar, MO, Friday after
several weeks of illness. She was born near Billings and lived here a number of years,
having moved to Bolivar several years ago. Survivors are her husband, C. P. Barnhouse,
former truck line operator between Springfield and Bolivar; a son Henry of Bolivar; a
daughter, Mrs. Blanche Higginbothan of Bolivar; two brothers; four sisters and eight
grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Erwin and Blue Chapel at Bolivar at
2:30 Sunday afternoon with burial made in the Greenwood cemetery at Bolivar.
Barr, Calvin Wesley 24 Sep 1917 - Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of ? & Olive (?) Barr; married Marjorie]
OZARK - Services for Calvin Wesley Barr, 57, Route 3, Nixa, were at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Samuel Smith officiating. Burial was in
East Lawn Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Lawn Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Barr died
Thursday morning at his home following a short illness. He was a member of College
Street Baptist Church, Springfield, and was a meat cutter for Hewlett Packing Company.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; a son, Donald, of Clinton, Mont.; three daughters,
Miss Debra Barr, Mrs. Cathy Coy and Mrs. Nancy Keltner, all of Springfield; his mother,
Mrs. Olive Barr, Richland; five sisters, Mrs. Kelda Scott, Irving, Tex., Mrs. Lavern Sneed
and Mrs. Allene Murray, both of Springfield, Mrs. Zella May Meyer, Las Vegas, Nev.
and Mrs. Rosalyn Deaton, Washington, Ill. and a grandchild.
Barr, Fred James

21 May 1913 - 27 Feb 1968 CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8

[Note: Tombstone turns name around as Fred James; Son of George & Lillie "Jadie"
(Merritt) Barr; married Beulah A. Johnson 9 Aug 1916 - 27 Aug 1985]
J. Fred Barr, 54, of Springfield, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday in Firmin Desloge
Hospital, St. Louis, where he had been a patient two months. A resident of Christian
County most of his life, Mr. Barr had moved to his home on Route 3 from Nixa where he
had live 13 years. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; a brother, Lee, Oldfield; his mother,
Mrs. Lillie Barr, Sparta. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Barr, James Earl “Jim Bob” 24 Dec 1950 - 10 May 1996 CCH-N 15 May 1996
[Note: Son of William Lee & Mable (Moses) Barr; married first Linda Ezell; married
second Lorna Wheeler]
James "Jim" Barr. 45, Sparta, died Friday, May 10, in an accident at Southwest
Lime Quarry, Neosho. He was born December 24, 1950, at Oldfield and was the son of
W. Lee and Mable (Moses) Barr. He graduated from Chadwick High School and was a
member of Union Hill Baptist Church. In October, 1983 he married Lorna Wheeler. He
was a hod carrier for many years before his employment with Southwest Lime Quarry as
a certified miner. Survivors include: his wife, Lorna; three sons, William Levi, of the
home. James Michael and Brennan Joe, both of Ozark; his mother, Mable Barr, Sparta; a
brother, Bill Barr and his wife Jan, Villisca; Iowa; four sisters and their husbands.
Louella and Bob Rains, Garrison, Beaulah Faye and Bill Lassley, Washington, Illinois,
Ana Lee and Lonnie Parker, Rogersville and Janie and Jerry Ussary, Ozark; and nieces
and nephews. His father preceded him in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 14
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bally Johnson and Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Barr, Lillie Jane “Jady” (Merritt) 15 Jun 1882 - 11 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Louise (Greer) Merritt; married 28 Sep 1909 George
Barr]
Mrs. Lillie (Jady) Barr, 89, lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday
in the Christian County Nursing Home in Ozark. She was the oldest member of the
Sparta Church of Christ. Surviving are six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren,
her own children having all preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
today in Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray and Tom D. Smith officiating. Burial
will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Barr, Mable (Moses) 30 Aug 1915 - 12 Jul 1999 CCH-N 21 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Alma Elizabeth (Cowan) Moses; married William
Lee Barr 9 Apr 1911 - 6 Aug 1969]
Mable Barr, age 83, of Sparta, died Monday, July 12, 1999, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born August 30, 1915 in Sparta and was the daughter
of Francis Marion and Alma Elizabeth (Cowan) Moses. She was preceded in death by her
husband, William Lee Barr in 1969, a son Jim, a sister Bette Wickliffe, a brother Freddy
Moses, and her parents. She was a homemaker and a member of Sparta Christian Church.
Survivors include: five Children and their spouses, Bill and Jan Barr, Villisea, Iowa,
Louella and Bob Rains, Garrison, Beulah and Bill Lassley, Des Moines, Iowa, Anna Lee

and Lonnie Parker, Rogersville, and Janie Marie and Jerry Ussery, Sparta; a daughter-inlaw, Lorna Barr, Elkhead; sixteen grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; eighteen greatgrandchildren; and eight step great-grandchildren, Funeral services were held;
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home; Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Barr, William Lee 9 Apr 1911 - 6 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of George & Lillie Jane "Jadie" (Merritt) Barr; married Mabel Moses 30
Aug 1915 - 12 Jul 1999]
William Lee Barr, 58, Oldfield, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mabel; two sons, Bill, Brooks, Iowa. and Jim of the home; Four daughters,
Mrs. Beulah Lasley and Miss Jamie Barr, both of Sparta, Mrs. Louella Raines, Garrison,
and Miss Anna Lee Barr, Sparta; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction
of Adams of Ozark.
Barrett, Frances A. (Lang) Rogers 1906 - 19 Jul 1949 CCR 28 Jul 1949
[Note: Daughter of ? & Mary (?) Lang; married ? Rogers; married Loren B. 1905 - 1960]
Frances A. Barrett, 43, died in a Great Bend, Kansas, hospital July 19. She had
lived in Billings five years before moving to Great Bend last March. Survivors include
her husband, Loren, of the home; two sons, Dwayne and R. Gene Rogers of Great Bend;
one sister, Mrs. Ila Puyear of Greensburg, Kan.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Lang, also of
Greensburg and two grandchildren. She was a member of the Billings Baptist church and
the Royal Neighbors Lodge. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday in the Billing
Baptist church with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was made in the Rose Hill
cemetery under the direction of the Maple-Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Pallbearers
were Tom White, R.W. Groover, Charles Gaston, George Ebert, F.H. Piercy, and Bill
Verch.
Barrett, Frank B. 14 Jul 1877 - 29 Jun 1958
gwobit
Frank B. Barrett, 80, a resident of Billings since 1903, died at his home Thursday
afternoon. Born in Shelby, Mich., he lived at Sparta and Ozark before moving to
Billings, where he was a member of the Christian Church. He served eight years as a
member of that community’s city council. Survivors include his wife, Lillie, and a son,
Loren, both of the home; and two daughters, Louise of the home, and Mrs. Norma Morris
of Kansas City. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Billings with
the Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. (Springfield
Leader-Press – 27 June 1958).
AND
Barrett, Frank Burden 14 Jul 1877 - 29 Jun 1958 CCR 10 Jul 1958 p1
Funeral services for Frank Burden Barrett, 80, who died Thursday, June 26 at his
home in Billings were held Saturday, June 28 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Billings with Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A resident of Billings since 1903, he had
previously lived at both Sparta and Ozark. He was a member of the Billings Christian

Church and served as city councilman for several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Lillie Barrett; one son, Loren Barrett of the home; two daughters, Miss Louise Barrett of
the home of Mrs. Norma Harris of Kansas City; two grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Barrett, Harry H. 1888 - 27 Dec 1950 CCR 4 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of Burden H & Georgiana Barrett; married Stasa]
Harry H. Barrett, 62 years old, retired theatre owner, died December 27, at his
home at 1515 E. Fifty-eighth street in Kansas City, after a heart attack. Mr. Barrett was
born in Ozark, Mo., and had lived in Kansas City many years. He has owned several
theaters there. The latest were the Colonial at Thirty-ninth street and Woodland avenue
and the Ritz at Twelfth Street and College avenue. He retired about eleven years ago. Mr.
Barrett leaves his wife, Mrs. Stasa Barrett of the home and a brother, Frank Barrett of
Billings, Mo. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Newcomer chapel in
Kansas City. Burial was made at Forest Hill cemetery in Kansas City.
Barrett, Lillian “Lillie” Maude 26 Apr 1887 - 20 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: probably the Lillie M. Myers born Apr 1887 to David & Martha Jane (Thompson)
Myers, and sister of Franz G. Myers 15 Sep 1882 - 5 Dec 1964, Robert M. Myers 15 May
1872 - 24 Oct 1896 and Thomas Marion Myers 22 Feb 1885 - 29 Nov 1961 - all buried in
Rose Hill, but no obits or marriage records to confirm identification; married Frank
Burden Barrett 14 Jul 1877 - 29 Jun 1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Maude Barrett, 81, a lifelong resident of Billings,
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Church in Billings, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings under the direction of Cantrell
of Billings. Mrs. Barrett died in the Aurora Community Hospital Sunday afternoon where
she had been a patient for a week. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Norma Morris,
Kansas City, Kan. and Miss Louise Barrett of Billings; two grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Barrett, Paul W. 11 Dec 1901 - 28 Sep 1989 CCR 23 Sep 1971
Former Ozarkian To Retire From Supreme Court CCR 23 Sep 1971
A Sparta native and former Ozark resident, Paul W. Barrett, Commissioner of the
Missouri Supreme Court for the past 30 years, will retire January 1, an Associated Press
story from Jefferson City said Wednesday morning.The son of former Ozark and
Springfield attorney, the late Fred W. Barrett, the retiring commissioner was educated in
the Ozark public schools and at Drury College, Springfield, where he received his law
degree from the University of Chicago in 1927.After serving as assistant prosecuting
attorney for Greene County, and as Springfield city attorney, he engaged in the private
practice of law before going to the Supreme Court as commissioner in 1941.He and Mrs.
Barrett, the former Dorothy Bingham of Ozark, have lived in Jefferson City since his
association with the state’s highest court. They have two daughters, Mary Helen, a
journalist in California and Carol of Kansas City.
Barrios, David A. 26 Mar 1943 - 27 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999

[Note: Son of Richard & Alexandra (Alice) Barrios; married 30 Nov 1984 Judy
Montgomery]
David A. Barrios, 56, Ozark, Missouri, died Saturday, Nov. 27th, 1999, in
Lawrence County, MO, from injuries suffered in an ultralight airplane accident. David
was born March 26th, 1943 in Los Angeles, CA. David was married to Judy Montgomery
on Nov. 30th, 1984. His daughter Stephanie Lynn was born the following year. He was
employed by Metalware, Inc. as an E.D.I. Coordinator. He was a veteran of the United
States Air Force. David loved astronomy and had a passion for flying. He was preceded
in death by his father, Richard Barrios of Los Angeles, CA, his brother Manuel Barrios of
Los Angles, CA, and his brother Raymond Barrios of Santa Rosa, CA. David is survived
by his loving mother Alexandra (Alice) Barrios of La Mirada, CA, his wife Judy Barrios,
daughter Stephanie and stepdaughter Michelle, of Ozark, his brother Alex Barrios of
Orange, CA, his sister-in-law Debbi Barrios of Santa Rosa, CA, and several nieces and
nephews. Services was held 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 in Lockwood Funeral
Chapel,. Lockwood, MO. Rev. Bill Good officiating. Burial was at Maple Grove
Cemetery, Dade County, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove
Cemetery.
Barron, Glenn (Maples) 21 Dec 1921 - 1 Dec 1989 OH 14 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of Bruce C. & Maude Maples; married Fred D. Barron 16 Mar 1921 Aug 1990]
Glenn Maples Barron, 67, Kingsport, Tenn., formerly of Ozark, died at 5:40 a.m.
Friday in Indian Path Medical Center after a long illness. She was born in Ozark, where
she graduated from high school with honors. She was a former resident of California, Big
Stone Gap, Va., and had lived in Kingsport since 1946. She was co-owner, with her
husband, of Big M Auto Parts. She was a former employee of Bell Telephone Co. of
Pasadena, Calif., and during World War II she did extensive volunteer work for the U.S.
Air Force Defense Command on the West Coast. An enthusiastic outdoorswoman, she
enjoyed hunting and was well versed in the plants, animals and birds of northeast
Tennessee and southwest Virginia. Mrs. Barron was a member of the Bloomingdale
Missionary Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Bruce C. and Maude
Maples. Dr: Maples was a retired secretary of missions for Missouri Baptist Convention.
She is survived by her husband, Fred D., of the home; two daughters, Cynthia Click,
Kingsport Teresa Arnold, Church Hill, Tenn.; a grandson; a sister, June Hanks,
Springfield; a brother, Bill of Knoxville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Jewel Treadway.
Barry, Barbara Sue (Braden) 1936 - 22 Dec 1963
CCR 25 Dec 1963
Mrs. Barbara Sue Barry, 27, former resident of Springfield, died at 1 p.m. Sunday
in St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City. She had lived in Kansas City for the past five
years and had been in ill health for the past six months. She attended public schools in
Bruner and Galloway. Mrs. Barry is survived by her husband, Leonard; one daughter,
Nora Lorene, of the home; one son, Victor Kent Barry, also at home; four sisters, Mrs.
Edith Daniels, Sparta, Mrs. Maxine Cornelison, Ozark, Mrs. Josephine Brooks, Ash
Grove, and Mrs. Rosie Worez, state of California; four brothers, Ival Braden, Route 3,
Springfield, Bobby Braden, 716 North Prospect, Springfield, Jess Braden, Highlandville,

and Franklin Braden, 311 South Dollison, Springfield. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Jewell E. Windle.
Barsch, Henry R. 14 Jul 1914 - 2 Jan 1988 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Stanley (?) & Martha (Lipski) Barsch - father‘s name on 1920 Milwaukee
WS census unclear; married Thelma Jean]
Henry R. Barsch, 73, formerly of the Clever area, died Jan. 2 at Primrose Place in
Springfield. Services for Mr. Barsch were held Wednesday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa,
with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery. A pipeline
construction contractor, Mr. Barsch owned his own business for 35 years. He moved to
the Ozarks in 1973, and lived both in Ozark and in Nixa before moving to Clever 11
years ago. Mr. Barsch is survived by his wife, Thelma Jean, of the home; two sons, Gary,
of Burbank, California, and Danny, of the home; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Gwendolyn
Wiggins, of Duluth, Minnesota, and Mrs. Deborah Doty, of Burbank, California; seven
step-grandchildren; one brother, Fredrick Barsch, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and two
sisters Emily Glad and Bernadette Glad, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Bartlett, Darryl Keith 27 Jan 1957 - 15 Dec 2003 CCH-N 24 Dec 2003
Darryl Keith Bartlett, 46, Ozark, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2003 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Jan. 27, 1957 in Willow Springs, the
son of Buell and Mary Ann (Cox) Bartlett. Bartlett was a truck driver, and loved to hunt
and fish. He enjoyed music and playing a guitar. He was preceded in death by his father;
a brother, Jim Bartlett; and a step-son, Dwain Smith. Survivors include his wife, Brenda;
a son, Kris Bartlett, Nixa; his mother and step-father, Mary Ann and Preston Feldman,
Nixa; a step-daughter, Autumn Smith, Ozark; two grandchildren, Mikel and Larrissa
Smith; two step-brothers, Richard Feldman and wife Jackie, Cabool, and Robert
Feldman, Willow Springs. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 18 in Spokane
First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Harwood officiating. Burial followed at 3:30 p.m.
on Dec. 18 in Willow Springs Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society or to the Gideons.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Barton, Deanna (Roney) 4 Sep 1938 - 21 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Delmar & Irma Dean (Maples) Roney; married Oscar Barton]
Deanna Barton, age 57, of Ozark, passed away on March 21, 1996 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Deanna was born September 4, 1938 and was a
member of Ozark Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Delmar and Irma Dean Maples Roney. She is survived by: her husband, Rev. Oscar
Barton, of Ozark; three sons, Stephen, Paul and Mark Barton, all of Springfield, Mo.; two
daughters, Julia Maples, Springfield, and Lisa Hopwood, Bourbon, Mo.; one brother, Bob
Roney, of Ironton, Mo.; four sisters, Patricia Dane, Lebanon, Mo., Judy Thompson,
Leadwood, Mo., Rosemary Brock, Farmington, Mo., and Vickie Sanders, of Alabama;
fifteen grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday,
March 24, 1996 at C.Z. Boyer & Son Chapel in Leadwood, Mo., with the Rev. Dwight
Jones officiating. Burial followed in Adams Cemetery in Frankclay, Mo.

Barton, Henry 18 Jul 1902 - Jul 1976 OH 29 Jul 1976 p14
[Note: married Lily]
LYNCHBURG - Services for Henry Barton, 74, Lynchburg, was at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Lynchburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Martin officiating. Burial
was in Mount Carmel Cemetery near Lynchburg under direction of Colonial of Lebanon.
Mr. Barton died at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Wallace-Rowden Hospital in Lebanon after a
long illness. Survivors include his wife, Lily; four sons, Larry of Springfield, Burl of
Carrollton, Ga., Daniel of Lynchburg, and Merlin of Rogersville; four daughters, Mrs.
Evelyn Decker, Seneca, Mo, Mrs. Artie Patterson, Laquey, Mo., Mrs. Clella Rhea,
Willard and Mrs. Carol Tunison, Painesdale, Mich.; three brothers, Harry of Richland,
John of Bristol, Ill. and Clarence of Junction City, Kan., 19 grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Barton, Herschel E. 10 Nov 1920 - 7 Aug 2000 gwobit
Herschel E. Barton, 79, Ozark, Mo., died Monday morning in Ozark Riverview
Manor from complications of cancer. Herschel was born Nov. 10, 1920, to James D. and
Anna E. Barton. He was raised in Springfield and graduated from Central High School in
1938. He lived and worked in Los Angeles, Calif., for 10 years, returning to Springfield
in 1950. Herschel and his family moved to Ozark in 1960. While in California, Herschel
worked at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation and the Technicolor Studio. He worked at
Trailmobile and Zenith in Springfield, Mo. He loved to fish and garden, and he and his
wife were members of a dance club in Springfield for many years. He was preceded in
death by his parents and a brother, James W. He is survived by his wife, Albertina J.,
Ozark; six children, Barbara S. Sandifer, Palestine, Texas, Stephen E. and wife Mary
Kaye, Stanley A. and wife Beverly, Anita M. and fiancé Larry McCord, all of Ozark,
Ronald A. and fiancée Sandi Allen, Nixa and Springfield, and Janice L. Irsik and husband
Steve, Denver, Colo.; a sister, Anna Lee Johnson, Springfield; a brother, Ernest E., Arab,
Ala.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8
p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St.
Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital are requested.
Barton, Hubert M. 11 Nov 1918 - 15 Mar 1998 CCH-N 25 Mar 1998
Hubert M. Barton, age 79, of Nixa, died Sunday, March 15, 1998 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born November 11, 1918 in Eucha,
Oklahoma, and was the son of Otis and Elizabeth (Garman) Barton. During World War II
he was a member of the Army Air Corp Glider Division and served in the Pacific
Theater. He earned a B.S. degree at Quachita Baptist University and a Masters in
Education at the University of Arkansas. On August 24, 1947 he and Betty Louise Bolch
were married. Mr. Barton was a life long educator in Arkansas and Missouri holding the
position of Superintendent of Schools in Missouri at Southwest City, Schell City,
Southwest at Washburn, Norwood and Calhoun. Following retired he returned to Nixa in
1985. Mr. Barton was a member and 13 year deacon of the Nixa First Baptist Church.
Active in civic organizations, he was on the Board of Directors of OACAC, a member of
the American Legion Post 434 in Nixa, and served on the Board of the Ozark Chapter

Lupus Foundation. He also represented senior citizens in the Southwest Missouri Legal
Aid Board, delivered meals for the Older Adults Organization in Christian County, and
was active in the Nixa Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include: his wife, Betty; two
sons and their wives, Bruce and Mary Ann Barton, Springfield, and Brent P. and Kim
Barton, Nixa; six grandchildren, Kelsey Barton, Carl Jason, and Lisa Barton, and Aaron
and Justin Letterman; two sisters, Beulah Shinpaugh, Gravette, Ark., and Hazel Martin,
Sperty, Okl.; and a host of nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by
five brothers, Kenneth, Carl, Eugene, Stanford, and Raymond Barton, and a sister, Ruth
Antle. Funeral services were held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday March 18, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Jack Austin and Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. A graveside
service was held Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. in Decatur Cemetery, Decatur, Ark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Nixa Senior Citizens Center.
Barton, Tracey Lynn (McGinnis) 18 Dec 1969 - 15 Dec 2005 SN-L 18 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Garen & Saundra (Barber) McGinnis; married 5 Jun 2004 Kenneth
Dwayne Barton, Jr.]
Tracey Lynn McGinnis Barton, age 35, of Nixa, went to her Lord and Savior on
December 15, 2005, after complication from childbirth. She was born December 18,
1969, and lived her entire life in Nixa, graduating from Nixa High School in 1988. Her
friends will remember Tracey as a caring, witty and positive person, who was determined
to master challenges put before her in life. On June 5, 2004, she and Kenneth Dwayne
Barton Jr. were married. Tracey was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She was
employed as Practice Manager for St. John's Clinic/Neurology. She enjoyed shopping
and made the rounds at local garage sales. Tracey's pets were a great joy to her. Survivors
include: her husband, Dwayne; her newborn son, Joseph Garen; her parents, Garen and
Saundra McGinnis, Nixa; her grandmother, Sally Barber; and brother Troy McGinnis,
both of Nixa; her parents-in-law, Kenneth and Betty Barton, Houston, Missouri; and
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Kathy Gormley and Steve and Angie Barton
and their families. Family and friends are invited to a funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
December 20, in Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield. Pastor Hosea Bilyeu will
officiate. Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Friends may call at
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, on Monday from noon until 7 p.m. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Joseph Garen Barton College Trust Fund set up at Peoples Bank in
Nixa.
Basel, Inez M. (Burks) Burke 1895 - Jul 1975 OH 31 Jul 1975 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Inez M. Basel, 80, Ontario, Calif. were at
10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Marsh Chapel here with her son, the Rev. Richard Burke,
officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mrs. Basel, a
native of Douglas County, died about noon Thursday in an Upland, Calif. hospital. She
had suffered a fractured hip and apparently died from complications. She had lived much
of her life in the Fordland area. Other survivors include two sons, George of Everett,
Wash. and Nathan of Fruitland, Idaho; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Greene, Laverne,
Calif. and Mrs. Hazel Smith, Pemona, Calif.; a brother, Ira L. Burks, Nixa; four sisters,
Mrs. Evelyn Palmer, Mrs. Ellie O’Bannon and Mrs. Wilma Hare, all of Springfield and
Mrs. Dessa Ayers, Ash Grove; 19 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Bass, Bill J. 10 Aug 1924 - 21 Aug 2006 SN-L 23 Aug 2006
[Note: married 4 Apr 1946 Helen Owen]
Bill J. Bass, 82, was born Aug. 10, 1924, and passed away Aug. 21, 2006. On
April 4, 1946, he was married to Helen Owen and they made Springfield their home for
more than 60 years. Bill served in the U.S. Army Medical Corp in World War II. He was
a 1941 graduate of Nixa High School and a 1948 graduate of what is now Missouri State
University. Bill was personnel director at Producers Produce, executive vice president of
Guaranty Federal Savings & Loan and vice president of Roosevelt Savings & Loan. He
was president of the Central Point and Kickapoo school boards in Greene County until
they consolidated into Springfield Public Schools. He was very active in the Kiwanis
Club and the Springfield Savings & Loan Association. Bill was a charter member of the
Springfield Home Builders Association. He is survived by wife, Helen; daughter, Sandra
Byrd and her husband, David; son, Randy Bass and his wife, Joan; granddaughter,
Jennifer Byrd; grandsons, Michael Byrd, Sam Bass and Dan Bass. Services will be held
at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will follow in the
Patterson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 23, at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bill J. Bass
Scholarship Fund at the Missouri State University Foundation.
Bass, Ezra C. 1901 - 24 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: married Easel]
Ezra C. Bass, 88, of Glenwood, Arkansas, formerly of Spokane, died May 24 in
the Fayetteville, Arkansas City Hospital. Services for Mr. Bass were held May 27 in the
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, Spokane. Mr. Bass was a
retired railroad clerk. Surviving are his wife, Easel, Glenwood, Arkansas; sons John A.
Bass, Glenwood, and Edward C. Bass, Springfield; sisters Grace Harris, Fresno,
California, Ann Jennings, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Ruth Wins, Los Angeles, California, and
Nell Bass, Fresno, California; and four grandchildren.
Bass, Marvin H. 25 Jun 1913 - 26 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of C. H. & Maude (Grimes) Bass; married 20 Nov 1931 Irene Stevenson]
Marvin H. Bass, 74, of Rogersville, died May 26 in his home after suffering an
apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Bass were held Saturday at the Marsh Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.
Born in Fordland on June 25, 1913, Mr. Bass was the son of C.H. and Maude (Grimes)
Bass. He was united in marriage to Irene Stevenson Nov. 30, 1931. A retired farmer and
school bus driver for the Logan-Rogersville school district, he served on the Producers
Creamery Co. Board of Directors for many years. He was a deacon for the First Baptist
Church in Rogersville, and was a trustee for the White Oak Cemetery for many years. His
survivors include his wife, Irene; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gene and Joan Bass,
Rogersville, and Bill and Peggy Bass, Rogersville; a sister, Maxine Bass, Springfield;
four grandsons; three great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters.
Bass, Nancy Elizabeth (Simmons) 28 Jul 1877 - 16 Feb 1960

CCR 23 Feb 1960 p5

[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Malinda Cordelia (Hagewood) Simmons; married
William Calvin Bass]
Funeral services for Nancy Elizabeth Bass, 82, who died Tuesday, Feb. 16, were
held Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. with burial in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under the
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. On January 20, 1895, she was united in marriage to
William C. Bass, who preceded her in death on February 18, 1945. To this union were
born 9 children, of whom four preceded her in death. Survivors include four daughters,
Mrs. Roy Stewart and Mrs. Nannie Hilton, both of Spokane, Mrs. Mildred Bessette ,
Hillsdale, Mich. and Mrs. Fannie Weston, New Boston, Mich.; one son, James S. Bass of
Garber; one sister, Mrs. Amy McDonald, of California; 18 grandchildren and 32 great
grandchildren. A great, great grandchild passed away the same day as Mrs. Bass.
Bass, Roger Keith 1955 - 28 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p1
County Has Bad Week For Accidents
Area auto accidents has resulted in injuries to several and caused one death. A
two-vehicle smashup on Hwy 125 a half-mile south of Oldfield, sent six persons to St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, August 26. Troopers said Keith Alan
Brown, 17, Route 1, Sparta, lost control of his southbound pickup causing it skid into an
oncoming auto driven by Kenneth Leon Morrison, 23 of Oldfield. Brown was cited on a
complaint of failure to drive on the right. A passenger in his vehicle, 17-year-old James
Eugene Rogers, suffered a broken ankle. Morrison received facial lacerations and a
fractured leg. Doris Jean Swindle, 19, Chadwick suffered a broken leg and head injuries;
her three-year-old daughter, Michelle Rene Swindle was treated for abrasions and Terry
Lynn Johns, 17, Sparta, suffered sever facial lacerations, a fractured leg and a broken
jaw. Barry Nelson, 19 years old, received fractures and other injuries in a spectacular
accident off U.S. 160, two miles north of Nixa, at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. The highway
patrol said the southbound car was traveling at a high rate of speed when it came over a
hillcrest. The auto went out of control after clipping the front of a pickup driven by James
E. Cave, 73, Nixa, who was attempting to cross the highway. The car reportedly traveled
into a ditch, struck a culvert, went airborne for 87 feet, knocked down a large electric
pole and continued another 80 feet before coming to rest. The auto was sheared in half.
Frederick Greaves, 20, was a passenger in the car. He received numerous lacerations and
possible fractures. Cave escaped injuries.
A 20-year old Branson motorist was killed Thursday when he swerved his car to
avoid another vehicle on U. S. 65 one mile north of Ozark. Troopers said Roger Keith
Bass was northbound shortly after 2 p.m. when an auto pulled onto the highway from a
driveway. Braking, Bass careened off the life side of the road and plunged down an
embankment. Taken to St. John’s Hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival. His 16year old brother, Randall, escaped injury.
Three persons were taken to St. John’s Hospital from a two-car smashup on Mo.
14 at the east edge of Ozark shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday. Officers said Sandra Jean
Krutsch, 18, Bruner, suffered head lacerations when her auto pulled into the path of car
driven by Gordon R. Jones, 42, Garrison, who received mouth injuries. A passenger in
the Krutsch vehicle, Terry M. McFadden, 17, Sparta, was treated for leg lacerations.
Bass, Walter William (Tennison) 24 Jan 1933 - 4 Aug 1989 NN-E 10 Aug 1989

[Note: Son of Frank & Elva Tennison; married Peggy]
Walter William Bass, 56, of Tucumcari, New Mexico, died Aug. 4 after a short
illness. Services for Mr. Bass were held Aug. 8, with burial in Tucumcari. Mr. Bass was a
retired welder and a member of the Oldfield Full Gospel Church. Mr. Bass was the son of
the late Frank and Elva Tennison of Hasty, Arkansas. Surviving are his wife, Peggy; a
daughter, Helene, Dallas, Texas; two sons, Billy, Phoenix, Arizona and David, Denver,
Colorado; and three granddaughters. His family also includes four brothers, Harold
Tennison and Pete Tennison, Oldfield; Johnny Tennison, Hasty, Arkansas; and Buster
Bass, of the state of Florida; and sisters, May Rudy, Berryville, Arkansas, Ruby
Boydston, Summers, Arkansas, Louise Freeman, Hasty, Arkansas, Nadine Surbert,
Western Grove, Arkansas, and Thelma Snow, Harrison, Arkansas; and several nieces and
nephews.
Bass, William Oscar “Willie” 14 Dec 1907 - 20 May 1923
CCR 25 May 1923
[Note: Son of William Calvin & Nancy Elizabeth (Simmons) Bass]
Willie Bass, 15 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Bass of Ponce De Leon died at
the Ozark Sanitarium, Sunday, May 20, 1923, Burial services were held Monday, May
21, at Ponce De Leon. Deceased was a nephew of Mrs. Dr. Wade of Ozark.
Bassett, Janet Lee (Jarecke) 28 Jan 1957 - 6 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Jolene (Mooneyham) Jarecke; married Bruce Bassett]
Janet L. (Jarecke) Bassett, 37, Springfield, Mass., formerly of Ozark, died April 6,
1994 in her home. She was born Jan. 28, 1957 in Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Army Hospital,
the daughter of Robert and Jolene Mooneyham Jarecke. She was a graduate of Ozark
High School. She was a surgical technician by profession and a devoted wife and mother.
She was preceded in death by her mother and her grandparents, Adam and Velma
Jarecke, Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Bruce Bassett, Springfield, Mass.; a
daughter, Laura, and son, Joseph, of the home; father, Robert Jarecke, and his wife,
Betty, Sparta; two sisters, Judy Strock, and her husband, Fred, Ocean Side, Calif., and
Patricia Wilson, and her husband, Robert, Springfield; two brothers, David Jareck, and
his wife, Lijia, Ripley, Miss.; and Bill Jarecke, Texas; and grandmother, Ellen
Mooneyham, Billings. Services were held Tuesday, April 12, at Linden Cemetery with
the Rev. Larry Lafferty officiating under direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Bassett, Pate O. 1904 - 16 Nov 1970 CCR 19 Nov 1970 p8
Pate O. Bassett, 66, of Route 1, Crane died Monday afternoon of a heart attack,
shortly after arriving at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Bassett was a retired
director of the Ozark Co-Operative at Mt. Vernon. He was a member of the Scholten
church of Christ. Mr. Bassett is survived by his wife, Bea; two daughters, Mrs. Mary June
Schupbach, of Ozark, Mrs. Nora Jean Banard of Green Forest, Ark.; one son, Bob Bassett
of Carthage; and two sisters, Mrs. Van Wiley of Springfield and Mrs. Verda Ellis of
Aurora. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Scholten Church of Christ with Earl
Mansur officiating. Burial was in the Mars Hill Cemetery under direction of Manlove of
Crane.

Bassore, Amanda 1868 - 29 Nov 1949 CCR 1 Dec 1949
[Note: married Tom Bassore]
Mrs. Amanda Bassore, 81, died Tuesday morning in Haguewood Memorial
Hospital in Ozark. She is survived by her husband, Tom Bassore, of Rogersville; a son,
George of Lebanon; a daughter, Mrs. Scott Whitaker of Cabool; three brothers, four
sisters, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in
the Methodist Church at Rogersville this afternoon, followed by burial in Eastlawn
Cemetery in Springfield.
Bastin, Max Delmar 18 Jul 1915 - 17 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Feb 1991
[ Note: Son of John Thomas & Artie (Fitzwater) Bastin; married 1939 Barbara Hudson]
Max Delmar Bastin, 76, Nixa, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, in his home,
after a sudden illness. He was born July 18, 1915, in Indianapolis, Ind., to John Thomas
and Artie Fitzwater Bastin. He was a retired lieutenant-commander with the U.S. Navy,
serving in World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. From 1958 to 1960
he was the commanding officer for the Naval and Marine Corps Training Center in
Springfield and Joplin. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Abou Ben Adhem
Shrine, Retired Naval Officers Association, National Rifle Association, Brotherhood of
St. Andrew, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3404 and the First and Calvary Men's Prayer
Group: He was also a member of Ascension Episcopal Church. Survivors include his
wife of 52 years, Barbara Hudson Bastin; a daughter, Judy Bastin, Chicago; five sisters,
Madge Hess, Nola Kendall, Evelyn Copeland and Wanda Baily, all of Florida, and Dina
Phillips, state of Indiana; four grandchildren, James D. Kreider, Robbie P. Kreider, David
A. Kreider and Barbara Kreider Adams; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends. Services were Thursday, Feb. 21, in Ascension Episcopal
Church with Father Gary Hill officiating. Internment was in Springfield National
Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the U.S. Naval Reserve. Visitation was
held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Ascension Episcopal Church Memorial Fund.
Bateman, Audie 28 Mar 1899 - 15 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of James & Maggie Bateman; married 1924 NopleBelle Landers 10 Jan 1906
- 18 Sep 1990]
Audie Bateman, 96, Ozark, died early Saturday, April 15, 1995, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. He was born March 28, 1899, in Lanton, the son of James and Maggie
Bateman. In 1924 he married Nople Landers. He was retired from Frisco Railroad,
Kansas City, and was a retired dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
wife; a brother, Arthur Ray Bateman; and a half sister, Lindie Newcomb. Survivors
include a daughter, Roberta Vaughn, Ozark; three grandsons and their wives, Randy and
Brenda Vaughn, Warrensburg, Rene and Kathy Vaughn, Seymour, and Rudy and Sharon
Vaughn, Warrensburg; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Bill Bateman and his wife
Vernie, Mammoth Springs, Ark.; a sister-in-law, Venita Worsham, Salem, Ark.; and
many nephews and nieces. Services were Monday in Selmore Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating.
Bateman, Benjamin Orbille 4 Jan 1903 - 27 Sep 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1

[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Ida Bell (Walker) Bateman; married 2 Oct 1921 Iva
Harville; married second Becky]
Funeral services for Orbille Bateman, 70, of Fremont, Calif., were Saturday, Sept.
30, under direction of Sunnyvale Mortuary, Le Valley and Schmalzreid of Sunnyvale,
Calif. Burial was in Fremont Cemetery of Fremont. Mr. Bateman died Wednesday at 9:15
p.m. in Fremont after an apparent heart attack. He was a resident for many years in the
Sparta community. He is survived by his wife, Becky; two daughters, Cindy, of the home
and Mrs. Doris Turner of Stockton; and two sons, Dwayne Bateman of San Jose,
California and Kenneth Bateman of Stockton; two brothers, Andrew J. of Houston, Tex.
and Knial of Springfield and several grandchildren.
Bateman, Elden Fred 4 Jul 1902 – 18 Feb 1996
Elden Fred Bateman, 93, of Ozark, died at 4:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 18, 1996 in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, in Ozark. The son of Henry and Martha Bateman, he
was born near Sparta, July 4. 1902. He was a retired farmer and life-long resident of
Christian County. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, 1996, in
Monger Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today, Feb. 21, 1996 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home, South. in Springfield, Mo.
Bateman, James Henry 25 Oct 1875 - 11 Jul 1961 CCR 13 Jul 1961 p1
[Note; married Martha E. Johnson]
Funeral services for James Henry Bateman, 85, a resident of the Sparta and
Chadwick communities most of his life, who died at his home near Chadwick Tuesday
evening, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chadwick Union Church. Burial will be in
the Monger Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. He is survived by four sons,
Elden and Dennis of the home, Ward of Sparta, and Staff Sergeant Woodrow Bateman,
Air Force, stationed at Topeka, Kan.; two grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Bateman, Martha E. (Johnson) 31 Jan 1880 - 8 Oct 1949 CCR 13 Oct 1949
[Note: Daughter of Horace & Nancy Ann (Hart) Johnson; married 17 Mar 1901 James
Henry Bateman 25 Oct 1875 - ?]
Martha E. Bateman was born Jan. 31, 1880, near Sparta, Mo., and passed away at
her home near Chadwick on Oct. 8, 1949. She had spent all but two years of her lifetime
in the Sparta and Chadwick communities. She was married to James Henry Bateman on
March 13, 1901, and to this union were born five sons. One son, Wayne, preceded her in
death. she professed Christ several years ago and united with the Glendale Baptist
church. Survivors besides her husband James are her four sons, Eldon and Dennis of the
home, Ward of Oldfield, and Sgt. Woodrow Bateman of Scott Field, Ill.; one sister, Ellen
Johnson of Sparta; two brothers, Cal Johnson of Sparta and John Johnson of Springfield;
one grandson and a host of friends and other relatives. Funeral services were held at the
graveside in the Monger cemetery Monday afternoon with Rev. Joe M. Applegate
officiating. Burial was under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Bates, Anna Lee (Hale) 4 Nov 1924 - 17 Jun 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lennie (?) Hale]

Anna Lee Hale Bates, 64, of Amarillo, Texas, formerly of the Republic area, died
Feb. 28 in the Amarillo Hospital after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Bates were held
Mar. 3 at the Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Damon Thomas officiating. Burial
was in Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs. Bates was a member of the Clever First Baptist
Church. Her survivors include her mother, Lennie Hale, Amarillo, Texas; a stepdaughter,
Valerie Larson, Tacoma, Washington; two stepsons, Scott Bates, Amarillo, and Larry
Bates, Dallas, Texas; and four step-grandchildren.
Bates, Benjamin F. “Bill” 6 Dec 1899 - 21 Apr 1972 CCR 27 Apr 1972 p8
[Note: married Mabel]
Funeral services for B. F. “Bill” Bates, 72, of Bolivar, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Pitts Chapel in Bolivar, with the Rev. Harlan Spurgeon officiating. Burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Bates, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Bolivar
area, died at 11:15 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center, following along illness. He is
survived by his wife, Mabel; a daughter, Mrs. Tom Hopkins of Ozark; a son, Billy Bates,
Jr. of Springfield; two brothers, Jim and Ted, both of Bolivar; and four grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
Bates, Bette June (Clem) 17 Feb 1929 - 16 Sep 2006 SN-L 19 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Marie (Bennett) Clem; married 21 Jul 1949 Walter Oldham
Bates]
Bette June Bates, 77, Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006, at Cox
South Hospital in Springfield after a sudden illness. Bette was born Feb. 17, 1929, to
Walter and Marie (Bennett) Clem in Anderson, Indiana. She married Walter Oldham
Bates on July 21, 1949, in Indiana. Survivors include her husband, Walter Bates of Nixa;
one son, Walter Bates and wife, Sheri, of St. Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Babette Hosier
and husband, Ed, of Ozark, Mo., and Melinda Wilson and husband, David, of Jerico
Springs, Mo.; and four grandchildren. Bette was a retired medical assistant. She was a
very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Eastern Star and
attended the Ozark Assembly of God church in Ozark, Mo. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006, at Ozark Assembly of God church in Ozark, Mo. Burial
in Baxter Memorial Gardens in Mt. Home, Arkansas. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. prior to
service time. Arrangements under direction of Konantz-Warden Funeral Home in Lamar,
Mo.
Bates, Frank Pierce 9 Oct 1909 – 11 Oct 2001 CCH-N 24 Oct 2001
Frank Pierce Bates, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001, at the
Christian Health Care of Nixa. He was born Oct. 9, 1909 in Willis, Okla., the son of
Joseph Neff Bates and Nellie Bates. He served his country in the U S. Marines at an early
age. He worked as a pipefitter for Kellogg Construction before retirement. He then lived
in Texas for twenty years before returning to Nixa five years ago. During his retirement
he remained active, and enjoyed making glass figurines. Mr. Bates was a member of First
Baptist Church in Alba, Texas. Survivors include: His wife of sixty-seven years, Lillian
Ayres Bates, presently residing in Christian Health Care of Nixa; four children and their
spouses, Barbara and Jerry Capel, Nixa, Gordon and Vernetta Bates, Nixa, Fred and Kay
Bates, Tyler, Texas, and Dan and Feliciadad Bates, Shreveport, La.; a child raised in the

home, Morida Adams and her husband, Gary, Tyler, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 16 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Waymon Bates, Grandview, Texas. A son, Frankie Bates
preceded him in death as well as five brothers and two sisters. A graveside service was on
2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, in Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Bates, Infant Son Apr 1973 - Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: Son of Robert & ? (?) Bates; grandson of Chester Allen & Virginia Mabel
(Stafford) Bates]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bates, Route 1,
Ozark, were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Ozark Cemetery with Charles Eakins
officiating. Adams was in charger of arrangements, Other survivors are two halfbrothers, Billy Denton of the home and Bobby Denton, Pettus, Tex.; four half-sisters,
Mrs. Cindy Malone, San Antonio, Tex., Mrs. Kathy Szephia, Corpus Christi, Tex. and
Tennie and Tammie Bates, both of Phoenix, Ariz; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles West, Pettus, Tex. and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brown,
Ozark.
Bates, Lillian E. (Ayres) 10 Feb 1916 - 18 Mar 2004 SN-L 19 Mar 2004 & CCH-N 18
Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Lula (Crump) Ayres; married Frank Bates]
Lillian E. Bates, 87, Nixa, died Thursday, March 18, 2004, in Christian County
Health Care of Nixa. She was born Feb. 10, 1916 in Carrizozo, N.M., the daughter of Jim
and Lula Crump Ayres. She was married to Frank Bates. The couple had five children
while living all over the United States. They retired to Eastern Texas for 20 years before
returning to Nixa seven years ago. Bates was a member of First Baptist Church in Alba,
Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bates; a son, Frankie Bates; a
sister and a brother. Survivors include her children, Gordon Bates and wife Vernetta,
Nixa, Barbara Capel and husband Jerry, Nixa, Fred Bates and wife Kay, Bullard, Texas,
Dan Bates and wife Feliciadad, Shreveport, La., and Moreida and husband Gary Adams,
Tyler, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
one sister, Iva Allen, Marrero, La.; and a brother-in-law, Waymon Bates, Sherman,
Texas. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. March 22 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Pastor Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation was from
2-4 p.m. March 21 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
Alzheimer's Association.
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Bates, Nathan Alvin 3 Nov 1877 - Jan 1971 CCR 28 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: married Nellie M.]
Nathan Alvin Bates, 93, of Lockwood, at his home in Lockwood, following a
short illness. A former resident of Ozark, he was a retired farmer and a native of
Valpraiso, Neb. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Houston, Survivors
include his wife, Nellie M. Bates; one daughter, Mrs. Uel (Natilla) Marsh, Route 3,
Springfield; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday at Houston First Christian Church with the Revs. Sadie Miles and Don

Brower officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn Cemetery under direction of Herman
Lohmeyer of Springfield.
Bateman, Nople Belle (Landers) 10 Jan 1906 - 18 Sep 1990 NN-E 27 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Belle Landers; married 6 Dec 1924 Audie Bateman 28 Mar
1899 - 15 Apr 1996]
Nople Belle Bateman, 84, Ozark, died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 1990, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 10, 1906, in McKinney, Texas, to
Henry and Belle Landers. She attended school in Salem, Ark. After graduation, she
taught at State Line School where she met and married Audie Bateman. They were
married Dec. 6, 1924. She worked for National Photo in Kansas City for 10 years before
moving to the Ozark area in 1958. She retired from Mellers Photo in Springfield. She is
survived by her husband, Audie, of the home; a daughter, Roberta Vaughn, Ozark; three
grandsons, Randy, Rene and Rudy Vaughn; five grandchildren, Rusty, Ryan, Reva,
Rachael and Rena; and a sister, Venita Worsham, Salem, Ark. Services were Friday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Music was
provided by Catherine Rainey and Barbara Gann. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Bath, Charles George 19 Jul 1914 - 5 Oct 1993 OH 13 Oct 1993
[Note: Son of Frank N. & Mary J. (Cardot) Bath; married 17 Apr 1934 Edith Peacock 19
Dec 1917 - 27 Nov 1994]
Charles George Bath, 79, Ozark, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in his home
following a long illness. He was born July 19, 1914 in Coffeeville, Kan., the son of Frank
N. and Mary J. Cardot Bath. He had been a resident of Ozark since 1977, formerly of
Bell, Calif. Charles and Edith retired to the Ozarks to be near their family where they
enjoyed bowling in several Senior Citizens leagues. They also raised exotic birds and
tropical fish. He also enjoyed gardening. He retired in 1975 at the age of 65 from FMC
after working 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Frank
Nicholas Jr. Survivors include his wife, Edith Bath, Ozark; one daughter, Lila and her
husband Ted Johnson, Sparta; three grandchildren, Jeri Leonard, Cindi Johnson and
Diane Gaddy; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one brother,
Raymond Bath, Lubbock, Texas. Services were held Thursday, Sept. 30, at St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church, with the Father John Brath officiating. Burial followed in the
Sparta Cemetery.
Bath, Edith P. (Peacock) 19 Dec 1917 – 27 Nov 1994 CCH-N 30 Nov 1994
[Note: married Charles George Bath 19 Jul 1914 - 5 Oct 1993]
Edith P. Bath, 76, Ozark, died at 7:20 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994, in her home
following a lingering illness. She was born Dec. 19, 1917, in McCracken, Kan., the
daughter of Raymond and Ethel Prigmore Peacock. She was married to Charles G. Bath
April 17, 1934, in Coffeyville, Kan. She retired from Anchor Hocking in 1977 after 33
years of service. She was a breeder of exotic birds, she enjoyed bowling and quilting. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles G. Bath, Sept. 28, 1993, and a
sister, Mildred Penrod. Survivors include a daughter, Lila Johnson and husband, Ted,
Sparta; a sister, Dorothy Knott, Bridge City, Texas; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial will be in the Sparta Cemetery.
Batson, Estellee V. (Lane) Mitchell 16 Jun 1921 - 14 Feb 1971 CCR 18 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of & Lenore(?) Lane; married first Mitchell; married second Murl L.
Batson 5 Jun 1918 - 17 Jun 1990]
Mrs. Estellee V. Batson, 49 of Flint, Mich. a former resident of Billings, died in
Flint Sunday. Surviving are her husband, Merle Batson, her mother, Mrs. Lenore Lane,
Cabool; two sons, Max Mitchell and Jack Batson, both of Flint, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs.
Peggy Gillespie, Holly, Mich.; three brothers, Herbert Bailey, St. Louis and Jack and
Tom Lane, both of Cabool; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Johnston, Seattle, Wash., Mrs.
Carlene Spencer, Flint, Mich. and Mrs. Vida Greuter, Kansas City; and three
grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Billings Baptist Church with
the Rev. Claude Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Batson, Gillie Ann 1869 - 21 Jan 1949 CCR 27 Jan 1949
[Note: married 8 Jun 1890 Robert Benton Batson 18 May 1852 - 6 Mar 1941]
Gillie Ann Batson, 79, died at her home, route two, Billings, January 21,
following a brief illness. She was born in Greene county but had lived most of her life in
the Billings vicinity. She was married to Robert Batson June 8, 1890, and to this union
were born seven children. The husband and one daughter, Lula, preceded her in death.
She was converted at Blades Chapel several years ago. Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. Doris O’Neal of Nixa and Miss Maude Batson of the home; four sons, Virgil of
route one, Billings, Claude of route two, Billings, Ivy of route two, Billings, and Windell
of the home; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Billings
Methodist church with burial in the Rose Hill cemetery under direction of the MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Billings. Rev. S.D. Frazier and Rev. Denton officiated.
Batson, Hugh A. 19 Jul 1913 - 13 Jul 1979 OH 19 Jul 1979 p5
[Note: married Dorothy]
Services for Hugh A. Batson, 65 of Marionville, brother of Mrs. Olive Hutter of
Billings, were held Tuesday in the Marionville First Baptist Church. Burial was in Wades
Chapel Cemetery. Also surviving is his wife. Dorothy. Mr. Batson died July 13 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness.
Batson, Jesse D. 11 Feb 1891 - 28 Jul 1949 CCR 4 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Isaac S. & Tugy (Owens) Batson; married 11 Sep 1912 Lula Pearl Keltner;
I don‘t understand the half-brother part. Isaac S. Batson married in 1878 in Greene
County and were listed on 1880 Greene County Census with year old son Frank, then she
is listed alone as a widow with Jesse, Frank and other children on 1900 census]
Jesse D. Batson was born Feb. 11, 1891, and died July 28, 1849, at the age of 57
years, five months, 19 days. He had spent his entire life in the Republic community. He
was united in marriage Sept. 11, 1912, to Lula Pearl Keltner and to this union three
children were born. He leaves besides his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Earl Walker of

Marionville; two sons, Edward of Republic and Willard of Richmond, Calif.; one brother,
Emmett of Republic; one sister, Mrs. Mae Boyd of Supulpa, Okla.; and two half brothers,
Frank of Stotts City, and Ceola of Republic; three grandchildren and two stepgrandchildren. He was an Elder of the Orange church. Through his long illness and
suffering, his kindness, patience and trust in the Lord will be precious memories to linger
long in the minds of his loved ones. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in
the Wade Chapel with the Rev. Marion La Follette officiating. Burial was made in the
church cemetery, under direction of Maples-Harris of Billings.
Batson, L. Edith (Tinsley) 31 May 1912 - 11 Apr 1967 CCR 13 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Julia (West) Tinsley; married Ivy Leo Batson 26 Jan 1909
- 22 Nov 1974]
Mrs. Edith Batson, 54, Route 2, Billings, died about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday in the
Travel Inn Cafe in Billings. Mrs. Batson, an employee of the cafe, died of a heart attack.
Surviving are her husband, Ivan; a daughter, Mrs. Janice Wade, Oceanside, Calif.; a
sister, Mrs. Velma Batson, Billings and two brothers, Gradie Tinsley, Billings and Fain
Tinsley, Springfield, Ill. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Billings Methodist
Church with the Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Batson, Ivy Leon 26 Jan 1909 - 22 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Robert Benton & Gillie A. ( ) Batson; married L. Edith Tinsley 31 May
1912 - 11 Apr 1967; tombstone gives name as Ivy Leo]
Billings - Funeral services for Ivy Leon Batson, 65, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Cantrell Chapel here with the Rev. David Bechardite officiating. Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery near here. Mr. Batson was found dead at his home by a member of
the Family Friday night. He died of a self-inflicted 12-gauge shotgun wound in the left
chest, according to a spokesman for the Greene County Sheriff’s Office. Greene County
Coroner Erwin Busieck has ruled the death a suicide. A lifelong resident of Billings, he is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. John W. Wade, Jr.; a brother Claud and two sisters, Mrs.
Maude Robertson and Mrs. O’Neill, all of Billings and a granddaughter.
Batson, Myrtle E. (Honsinger) 11 Sep 1897 - 30 Oct 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of George & Dora (Sanders) Honsinger; married Virgil Batson 3 Jul
1894 - 17 Dec 1961]
Myrtle E. Batson, 92, Billings, died Oct. 30 at 12:50 p.m. in Republic Park Care.
Center following a short illness. She was a longtime resident of the Billings community
and a member of the Billings First Baptist. Church. She was a Sunday School teacher and
a past member of the Billings Farm Club. She is survived by a son, Murl, Springfield;
two daughters, Doris Batson and Allene Schnick, both of Billings; a brother, Willis
Honsinger, El Cajon, Calif.; two sisters, Grace Rose, Marionville and Lura Geren, Ozark;
six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
Batson, Troy Ray 13 May 1913 - 15 Jul 1948 CCR 22 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of Frank & ? (?) Batson; married 2 Feb 1939 Linna Marie Salkil]

Troy Ray Batson was born May 13, 1913, in the Walnut Hill community and
passed away at his home near Brookline, Mo., on July 15, 1948. He had been employed
at the Producers Creamery in Springfield for the past 11 years. On February 2, 1939, he
was united in marriage with Miss Linnie Marie Salkil and to this union were born three
children. He was converted and united with the church at the age of 16 and was a faithful
worker. Surviving are his wife, Linnie; three children, Don, Ray and Joyce Ann; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batson of Stott City, Co.; three brothers, Hershel of Stott
City, Ernest of West Plains, Mo., and Olen of Battlefield; a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Wilson Creek Baptist
church by Rev. Clyde Buckmaster of Springfield with burial in the Manley cemetery
under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Batson, Velma V. (Tinsley) 20 Apr 1907 - 22 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
[Note: Daughter of George & Julia (West) Tinsley; married Claude W. Batson 20 Feb
1904 - 10 Nov 1983 - note also an obit under name Velma V. Vatson]
Billings - Mrs. Velma V. Batson, 67, of Billings, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in
the Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital, after a short illness. Mr. Batson is survived
by her husband, Claude; two brothers, Grady Tinsley, Billings and Fayne of Springfield,
Ill. The family will be at the Billings Chapel today from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral arrangements
will be announced by Cantrell of Billings.
Batson, Virgil 3 Jul 1894 - 17 Dec 1961 CCR 22 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Robert Benton & Gillie A. ( ) Batson; married Myrtle E. Honsinger]
Virgil Batson, 67, a lifelong resident of Billings, died Sunday at his farm home
near Billings. Mr. Batson, a member of the Billings Baptist Church, is survived by his
wife, Myrtle; a son Murl of Flint, Mich; two brothers, Claude and Ivy; and two sisters,
Mrs. Doris O’Neil and Mrs. Maude Robertson, all of Billings; four grandchildren and a
great grandchild. Harris of Clever is in charge of the arrangements.
Batson, Windell D. 30 May 1898 - 23 Aug 1955
CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
Funeral services for Windell D. Batson, 57, who died August 23 at his farm home,
Route 2, Billings were held last Thursday afternoon at the Billings Methodist Church
with the Rev. Frances Cohen officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was born and lived his entire life on the
farm where he died. Survivors include three brothers, Virgil, Claude, and Ivy all of
Billings, two sisters, Mrs. Doris O’Neal of Nixa and Mrs Maude Robertson of the home.
Baty, Ada T. 1880 - 17 Jan 1972 OH 20 Jan 1972 p6
[Note: married William John Baty]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Ada Truman Baty, 91, of Rogersville died Monday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Baty, a member of Rogersville
Methodist Church was the widow of William John Baty who died in 1950. Surviving are
a daughter, Mrs. Esther Klepper, Springfield; three sons, Otto, Napa, Calif., Ray, El
Monte, Calif. and Elmer, Conway, Ark.; 14 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Greenlawn of Springfield is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Baty, Alonzo M. 21 Feb 1884 - 11 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John and Pearl Baty]
Alonzo M. Baty, 78 of Springfield, died Tuesday in Handley Hospital there.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Adams-Monger Funeral Home in Ozark
with the Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery. Survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Walter Robinson of Sparta and Mrs. Otto Carlson of Kansas
City.
Baty, Marcella Lou (Keltner) 16 Jul 1931 - 29 Mar 2005 SN-L 31 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Grace (Gilleland) Keltner; married 1958 Clyde Baty]
Marcella Lou Baty, age 73, was born July 16, 1931, near Battlefield, Mo., to John
and Grace Keltner. Marcella was united in marriage to Clyde Baty in 1958. She departed
this life on Tuesday, March 29, 2005, in Republic. She was a member of Bible Baptist
Church in Republic. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde; her Parents; three
brothers; and six sisters. Survivors include her son, Mike Baty and wife, Debbie;
daughter, Susie Adams and husband, Gregg; and Son Andy Baty, all of Republic;
grandson, Jason Baty and wife, Tiffany; grandson, Elan Adams; granddaughters, Melissa
Turner and Shawna Karause; great-granddaughter, Ashley; one sister, Marge Short of
Mansfield, Mo.; sister-in-law, Ada Norman of Republic; and brother-in-law, Dean Baty
and wife, Deloris. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, 2005, in Bible
Baptist Church, Republic, Mo., with the Rev. Billy Pool officiating. Burial will be in
Evergreen Cemetery in Republic. No visitation is planned.
Baty, Monte B. 1893 - 8 Dec 1964 CCR 10 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Son of William A. "Bill" & Sarah J.(Mitchell) Baty; married 17 Sep 1911 Nora
Garrison]
Monte B. Baty, 71, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital at 6:10
p.m. Tuesday after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home, 2354 South Campbell.
He was rushed to the hospital by Safety ambulance. Mr. Baty served as local sales
representative for Sharlin Light Manufacturing Company here for more than 25 years. He
was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are his wife, Nora A.; three daughters,
Mrs. Kenneth Graham, 756 Riverside, Mrs. Dorothy B. Silver, 1554 South Campbell, and
Mrs. A. K. Feruski, 1619 Plaza; two brothers, Otis, of Hollywood, Calif and Clyde of
Joplin; and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Spivy, Springfield and Mrs. Ethel Schmidt, Versailles;
and a granddaughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jewell E. Windle.
Baty, William Otis 1887 - 18 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William A. “Bill” & Sarah J. (Mitchell) Baty]
William Otis Baty, 81, a former resident of the Ozark area, died Wednesday, Dec.
18, in Hollywood, Calif. where he had lived since 1957. A veteran of World War I, Mr.
Baty is survived by his wife, Blanche; a son, Bernard; a daughter, Dorothy Marie; a
brother, Clyde, Joplin; two sisters, Mrs. J. G. Spivy and Mrs. Frank Gillis, both of
Springfield and grandson, Services and burial were in Hollywood.
Batye, Fred R. 15 Jun 1929 - Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: married Joyce]

NIXA - Services were Saturday at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home in
Springfield for Fred R. Batye, 47 of Nixa. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Batye
died Tuesday in Methodist Medical Center in St. Joseph, after a short illness. Mr. Batye
was food service supervisor at the state hospital in St. Joseph at the time of his death. He
was retired from the U. S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a son, Rick of the
home; four sisters, Mrs. Joyce Calvin, Albuquerque, N. M., Mrs. Louis Goslin,
Columbia, Mrs. Alene Sapp, Hartsburg, and Mrs. Blanche Nichols, Ashland and two
brothers, James W. of Hartsburg and Arthur L. of Columbia.
Baucom, George M. 28 Jan 1886 - 27 Dec 1965 CCR 30 Dec 1965 p4
[Note: Son of D. T. Baucom; married first Iva D. Rhoads 5 Mar 1886 - 7 Nov 1909;
married second Lucy E. Wheeler 7 Jul 1894 - 21 Sep 1975]
George M. Baucom, 79, Highlandville, died at 10:10 a.m. Monday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A charter member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church, Mr. Baucom was a retired farmer. He was born near
Republic but had been a resident of Highlandville since age 7. Surviving are his wife,
Lucy; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Ellingsworth, Highlandville, Mrs. Helen Zeigler, New
Castle, Pa. and Mrs. Christine Woods, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Ella Burd, Tulsa; and
eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Highlandville Baptist
church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark under direction of Harris.
Baucom, Lucy E. (Wheeler) 7 Jul 1894 - 21 Sep 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Willard & Paralee (Blevins) Wheeler; married 7 Nov 1916 George
W. Baucom 28 Jan 1886 - 27 Dec 1965]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Lucy E. Baucom, 81 of Highlandville
were be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Revs. Roscoe
Harding and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Baucom
died at 9 a.m. Sunday in Northside Nursing Service in Springfield after an illness of two
years. Mrs. Baucom was a lifelong resident of the Selmore and Highlandville
communities. She was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. She is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Opal Ellingsworth, Ozark, Mrs. Helen Zeigler, Hubbard, Ohio, and
Mrs. Christine Woods, 541 North Franklin; a brother, Clyde Wheeler, Chino, Calif; three
sisters, Mrs. Flossie Cutbirth, Riverside, Calif., Miss Lena Wheeler, Pomona, Calif. and
Mrs. Clara King, Ozark; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
AND
Baucom, Lucy E. (Wheeler) 7 Jul 1894 - 21 Sep 1975 OH 2 Oct 1975 p11
The family of Lucy Baucom would like to thank each one for the expressions of
sympathy shown during the loss of their mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Christine Woods and family. Mr. & Mrs. Dale Zeigler & family Mr. & Mrs. Arlie
Ellingsworth and family
Bauer, Charles Herman 21 May 1891 - 1 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: married Nellie Merea 8 Feb 1901 - 4 Jun 1975]
Services for Herman Bauer, 84 of 2627 West Walnut will be at 2 p.m. Thursday
in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Leon Gray officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill

Cemetery in Clever. Mr. Bauer died at 8:30 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center after a
short illness. Mr. Bauer had lived with his step-son, Orvis W. Champ. for the past several
months.
Bauer, Edna Marie (Hand) 3 May 1909 - 4 Sep 2004
SN-L 5 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of David & Ada Hand]
Edna Marie Bauer, 95, Ozark, Mo., died Sept. 4, 2004, in Primrose Place. The
daughter of David and Ada Hand, she was born May 3, 1909, in Dixon, Mo. She was a
homemaker and member of the Baptist church. She is survived by two daughters and
their spouses, Janet Merlene and Bob Cook, Shell Knob, and Bernadine Haynes and
Royce, Ozark, Mo.; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal
Johnston, West Plains, and Blanche Holtzman, Ironton, Mo. Graveside services are 1
p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, Bridgeton, Mo. Greenlawn Funeral Home
South is in charge of arrangements.
Bauer, Ethel (Wolverton) 15 Jan 1900 - Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Lawrence Bauer; spelling from SSDI]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Ethel Bouer, 77, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Friday
at Ducker Funeral Home in Quincy, Ill. Burial will be in Quincy Memorial Park. Mrs.
Bouer died Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a
graduate of Hickman High School, Columbia and attended Columbia College, formerly
Christian College. A retired bookkeeper, and auditor, Mrs. Bouer was a member of
Mason Park Christian Church, Quincy, Ill. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence;
three brothers, C. L. Wolverton, West Lawn, Pa., Elvin Wolverton and Marion
Wolverton, both of Quincy; four sisters, Miss Alice Wolverton and Mrs,. Thelma Merritt,
both of Quincy, Mrs. Mary Frantz, Allentown, Pa. and Miss Virginia Bills, Marissa, Ill.
The body will be returned to Illinois by Meadors of Billings.
AND
Bauer, Ethel (Wolverton) 15 Jan 1900 - Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Lawrence Bauer; spelling from SSDI]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Ethel Bauer, 77, Billings, were at 2 p.m. today at
Ducker Funeral Home in Quincy, Ill. Burial was n Quincy Memorial Park. Mrs. Bauer
died Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a
graduate of Hickman High School, Columbia and attended Columbia College, formerly
Christian College. A retired bookkeeper, and auditor, Mrs. Bouer was a member of
Mason Park Christian Church, Quincy, Ill. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence;
three brothers, C. L. Wolverton, West Lawn, Pa., Elvin Wolverton and Marion
Wolverton, both of Quincy; four sisters, Miss Alice Wolverton and Mrs,. Thelma Merritt,
both of Quincy, Mrs. Mary Frantz, Allentown, Pa. and Miss Virginia Bills, Marissa, Ill.
The body was returned to Illinois by Meadors of Billings.
Baugh, Agnes Buriel (Jackson)
1910 - 5 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
Mrs. Agnes Buriel Baugh, 58, of San Bernardino, Calif., a former Clever resident,
died in San Bernardino Monday night after a short illness. She is survived by her
husband, Leymon; a son, Leuane, Sedalia, Wash.; a brother, Wade Jackson, Hurley; three
sisters, Mrs. Edith Herndon, state of California. Mrs. Wanda Ruckman, Springfield, Mrs.

Margie Gold, Crane; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Cantrell Chapel in Crane with the Rev.. Burie Garrison officiating. Burial was in Short
Cemetery.
Baugh, Patrick James 4 May 1950 - 27 Aug 1995 CCH-N 30 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Ernest & Bonnie Baugh]
Patrick James Baugh, 45, of Ozark, died Sunday, August 27, 1995, at his home.
He was born May 4, 1950, in Joplin. He lived throughout his life in Joplin, Springfield,
and Ozark. Mr. Baugh worked for McDonald's on East Sunshine in Springfield for
several years. Survivors include: His mother, Bonnie Baugh, St. Joseph; his father, Ernest
Baugh, Springfield; five brothers, Steve, Copperas Cove, TX, Earl, Jacksonville, FL, Sam
and Mark, both of San Diego, CA, and Phillip, Nevada; three sisters, June Melton, St.
Joseph, Faye Griffin, Ozark, and Martha Wallace, Fresno, CA; several nieces and
nephews, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by: a sister; and two brothers.
Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m, Wednesday, Aug. 30, in Selmore Cemetery with
Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association.
Baugher, Dennis W. 21 Apr 1949 - 19 Apr 2004 SN-L 22 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Dorris W. & Virgie (Ventres) Baugher]
Dennis W. Baugher, age 54, of Ozark, Mo., died at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 19,
2004, at St. John's Hospital. Dennis was born on July 21, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.,
the son of Dorris W. and Virgie Ventres Baugher. Dennis was a building repair
maintenance man and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents. He
is survived by two daughters, Amanda Koehler of Millersville, Mo., and Cassie Panek of
Salt Lake City, Utah; a son, Cody Koehler, also of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; three
grandchildren; a brother, Terry W. Baugher of Jackson, Mo.; a sister, Gay Vandermark of
Ozark, Mo.; and many friends. Private services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2004, in
Ozark, Mo., with cremation and burial to be at a later date.
Baughman, Corbie C. “Cobb” 23 Sep 1902 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: married Opal E.]
OZARK - Services for C. C. “Cobb” Baughman, 74, Ozark, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Greenlawn Chapel in Springfield with the Rev. D. W. Wartenbee officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield. Mr. Baughman died at 1:30 a.m.
Sunday in his home after a long illness. A former Springfield resident, he was a member
of the Assembly of God Church, Masonic Lodge of Noble, Ill. and Steamfitters Local
102 of Knoxville, Tenn. He was a retired farmer and steamfitter for the Atomic Energy
Commission. He was also a retired deputy sheriff of Shidler, Okla. Mr. Baughman play
semi-pro baseball for 27 years. He was a former scout for the New York Yankees and the
Pittsburgh Pirates. He is survived by his wife, Opal E.; a son, Jack, Pleasant Hope; a
daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Long, 1237 West North; a sister, Miss Sally Baughman,
Oxford, Kan.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Baum, Conrad 27 Nov 1875 - 27 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: married 17 Apr 1911 Martha Dahlman 5 Mar 1890 - 15 Mar 1987]

Conrad Baum was born November 27, 1875, and departed this life October 27,
1948, at the age of 72 years and eleven months. He was united in marriage to Martha
Dahlman April 17, 1911, and to this union were born three children. One daughter,
Esther, preceded him in death. When 14 years of age, he was united with the St. Peter’s
Evangelical church, where he was a member at the time of his death. Survivors include
the wife Martha, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Emma Staiger of Billings and Mrs.
Mildred Willoughby of Springfield; two brothers, Charles of Springfield and John of
Carthage; three sisters, Mrs. Becky Platke of California, Mrs. Lizzie Schiermeyer and
Mrs. Gussie Mickley both of Billings; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be
held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 30, at 2:00 p.m. in the St. Peter’s Evangelical church in
Billings, with burial in the Evangelical cemetery there, under the direction of the MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Billings.
Baum, George 18 Oct 1893 - 6 Jan 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Jacob “Jake“ & Jannette Baum]
George Baum, 76, of Route 2, Billings, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday at his home
following a long illness. Mr. Baum was a native of Weir, Kan,, a farmer, a member of
McKinley Christian Church and a former longtime resident of Marionville. Survivors
include his wife, Daisy; three daughters, Miss Agnes Baum of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs.
Barbara McCullah of Lawson and Mrs. Jeanette Keatts of Miller; one son Lester Baum of
Lynhurst, N. J.; one brother, S. A. Baum of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Vermule
of Billings and Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Marionville; five grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bradford-Surridge of
Marionville.
AND
Baum, George 18 Oct 1893 - 6 Jan 1970 CCR 15 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for George Baum, 76, Route 2, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
McKinley Christian Church , north of Marionville, with C. C. Keller officiating. Burial
was in Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of Bradford-Surridge of Marionville.
Mr. Baum died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6 in his home following a long illness.
Baum, Janett 1872 - 23 Jul 1949 CCR 28 Jul 1949
[Note: married Jacob “Jake” Baum 31 Oct 1862 - 27 Jun 1946]
Mrs. Jannett Baum, 77, of route 2 passed away Saturday in the Aurora hospital
after an illness of three weeks. She had lived in the Billings community 51 years.
Survivors are four daughters, Miss Maggie Baum of the home, Mrs. Katie Hutter of
Billings, Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Marionville, and Mrs. Josephine Vermule of Billings;
five sons, Sandy of the home, George and Wendell of Billings and Louis and William of
Marionville; three brothers; one sister; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Bradford-Surridge funeral
chapel in Marionville with the Rev. Herbert Hilme officiating. Burial was made in the
Odd Fellows cemetery at Marionville.
Baum, Maggie Jan 1896 - 2 Jan 1968 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12

[Note: Daughter of Jacob Baum 31 Oct 1862 - 27 Jun 1946, mother called Jinnet on 1900
census, Josie in 1910 and Jeannett in 1930 census, Jannett on her obituary; censuses give
same siblings, but give birth in 1896, not 1889 as in obit and tombstone ]
Miss Maggie Baum, 78, Route 2, Billings, died Tuesday morning in her home of
an apparent heart attack. A retired resident of this area, Miss Baum was a native of
Christian County. Surviving are two brothers, George and S. A., both of Billings; and
three sisters, Mrs. Josephine Vermule and Mrs. Kattie Hutter of Billings and Mrs. Nellie
Mitchell, Marionville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bradford-Surridge
Chapel, Marionville with the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Marionville
IOOF Cemetery.
Baum, Sandy Alex 1898 - 13 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Jacob “Jake” & Janett Baum]
Funeral services for Sandy Alex Baum, 71, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Bradford-Surridge Chapel in Marionville. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mr.
Baum died at 6:10 p.m. Friday in the Aurora Community Hospital where he had been a
patient for three days. He had been a resident of Billings his entire life. Survivors include
two sisters, Mrs. Josephine Vermule, Billings, and Mrs. Nellie Mitchell, Marionville, and
several nieces and nephews.
Baum, Wendell 24 Feb 1907 - 25 May 1958 CCR 29 May 1958 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob “Jake” & Janett Baum]
AND
Didion, Grant Norman 4 Dec 1923 - 25 May 1958 CCR 29 May 1958 p1
Billings Man Hangs Self in County Jail
Grant Norman Didion, 34-year-old employee of the Billings Farmer Exchange,
committed suicide last Sunday afternoon in the Christian County jail, after being
involved in a fatal one-car accident near Billings early Sunday morning. Wendell Baum,
51-year-old Billings farmer was instantly killed when thrown from Didion’s car as it
overturned on a gravel road a half mile west of Billings at 2:15 a.m. Didion, who was
dazed and cut about the head and body, walked to a Billings service station are reported
he was unable to find Baum. When he returned to the scene of the accident with searchers
and Baum’s body was found. Didion threatened to “end it all” and had to be restrained by
officers. He was lodged in the Billings jail and at six o’clock Sunday morning and was
removed to the Christian County jail at Ozark. Sheriff Clay Hodges was at the jail at
three o’clock Sunday afternoon and Didion seemed to be in good condition then. Sheriff
Hodges found his body when he returned to the jail about 8 p.m. Coroner Dean Harris
reported that Didion’s death occurred when he looped an electric extension cord around
his neck and allowed the weight of his body to sag against it. Funeral services for Baum,
a life-long resident of Billings and a veteran of World War II, were held Tuesday
afternoon at the Harris Chapel at Billings with Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in
St. Peters Cemetery under direction of Harris. His survivors include four brothers, Louis
and Willie Baum of Marionville and S. A. and George Baum of Billings; four sisters,
Mrs. Katie Hutter, Miss Maggie Baum and Mrs. Josephine Vermule, all of Billings and
Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Marionville. Funeral services for Didion were held Wednesday
afternoon in the Billings Baptist Church , with Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating, Burial was

in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Della
George of Route 1, Monett and two nieces.
Baum, Wendell G. 11 Oct 1872 - 22 Feb 1948 CCR 4 Mar 1948
[Note: married 15 Apr 1923 Anna Shultz]
Wendell G. Baum was born October 11, 1872 at Pomeroy, Ohio. He passed away
Sunday evening February 22, at the age of 75 yeas at his home in Great Falls, Mont.
When a boy of 10 years he came with his parents to Billings, Mo., and at the age of 14 he
was confirmed here. As a young man he went to Montana, and in later years he
established a business of his own. He was married to Miss Anna Shultz of Billings, Mo.,
on April 15, 1923, and they returned to Great Falls, Mont., to make their home. He leaves
to mourn his wife, Mrs. Anna Baum, three sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Lizzie
Schiermeyer and Mrs. Gussie Miekley of Billings, and Mrs. Rebecca Pletke of Santa
Ana, Calif., John C. Baum of Carthage, Conrad R. Baum of Billings and Charley C.
Baum of Springfield and other relatives and a host of friends. The body was returned to
Billings for interment in St. Peter’s Evangelical cemetery Saturday afternoon. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. R.G.A. Bareis. Burial was under direction of Maples
Funeral Home. The Beyond It seemeth such a little way to me, Across to that strange
country, The Beyond, And yet, not strange, for it has grown to be The home of those of
whom I am so fond. And so for me, there is no Death; It is but crossing with abated
breath, a little strip of sea To find one’s loved ones waiting on the shore More beautiful,
more precious than before.
Baumgartner, Frances L. (Rodebaugh) 28 May 1920 - 7 Feb 2007 SN-L 9 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Oscar Daniel & Bessie Mae (Mack) Rodebaugh; married 19 Oct 1940
Rev. Albert Durwood Baumgartner 18 Jul 1918 - 13 Oct 1992]
Frances L. Baumgartner, affectionately known as "Granny B.” 86, died
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, in her home. She was born November 28, 1920, in
Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar Daniel and Bessie Mae (Mack) Rodebaugh. She
was united in marriage to Rev. Albert Durwood Baumgartner on October 19, 1940, in
Clinton, Iowa. Granny B was a faithful and active member of the First Baptist Church of
Clever. She lived life loving the Lord, and set an example for her family and friends. Her
ministry for 50 years was caring for preschool children. Granny B's greatest joy was her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Albert, October 13, 1992; and her parents. She is survived by two daughters, Nadeine
Gold, Clever, and Norine Moffatt and husband, Robert, Neosho; four grandchildren,
Tony Moffatt, David Gold, DeaAnne Geujen and Diana Deulen; 12 great-grandchildren;
a sister, Stella Jones, state of Illinois; other relatives; church family; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2007, at the First Baptist
Church of Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will
follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the First Baptist Church of Clever
Building Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Baumgartner, Peter 19 May 1939 - 14 Jan 1884 OH 19 Jan 1994

[Note: Son of Hans & Gertrude (Whalen) Baumgartner; married 1961 Amelia Jean
Stanio; married Sharon McCloud]
Graveside services with full military honors will be held for Peter Baumgartner on
Wednesday, January 19, 1994 at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones-Chastain Cemetery in Nixa,
arrangements through Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Mr. Baumgartner passed
away Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 at his home in Ozark, following an extended illness. Born
May 19, 1939 in Bern, Switzerland, the son of Hans and Gertrude Whalen Baumgartner,
Mr. Baumgartner emigrated to the United States in 1953 at the age of 14. Making his
home in New York. Following high school graduation from Carle Place High School in
New York, Mr. Baumgartner entered the United States Air Force. He was stationed at
Mitchell Air Force Base in New York and Traffic Air Force Base in California. Rank of
Staff Sergeant was achieved. Mr. Baumgartner was fluent in five languages (German,
French, Russian, Spanish and English), fulfilling a vital role as interpreter for the United
States Air Force. Following honorable discharge in 1965, Mr. Baumgartner was
employed by R.C.A., where he held the position of administrator, communications
service systems control, 1965-1979. In 1961, he married Amelia Jean Stanio and to this
union two children were born. Mr. Baumgartner was preceded in death by his father,
Hans Baumgartner, in 1989, and by his stepson, Darren J. Hammett, in 1986. He is
survived by his wife, Sharron McCloud Baumgartner of the home; one daughter, Lisa
Ann White and her husband, Michael, of Washington, Penn.; one son, Peter James
Baumgartner of McMurray, Penn.; two stepsons, Daniel S. Hammett and his wife Holly
and their two children, Taylor and Evan of Silex, and Dean J. Hammett of Ozark; his
mother, Gertrude Baumgartner; and brother, John Baumgartner of Pinelas Park, Fla.; one
sister, Erica Johnson of Old Town, Fla., many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr.
Baumgartner was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1976. He moved to the
Ozark/Nixa area in 1979. In 1984, he married Sharron McCloud. During the extent of this
illness he displayed a strength of character that was unyielding to the disease process. He
was committed to those he loved and we feel it should be stated that no matter how hard
the struggle became for him personally, he was always more concerned with the well
being of others and placed their needs above his own. He will be sadly missed by all of
those who loved him. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
are appreciated.
Baur, Betty d 30 Nov 1960 CCR 15 Dec 1960 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Baur, wife of the Rev. Karl Baur, former pastor of
the German Evangelical Church at Billings, who died at 5 a.m. Wednesday at her home
in Lexington, Mo after a long illness will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Lexington with burial
at 11 a.m. Saturday in Richland. The Baurs left Billings in about 1948. Mrs. Baur is
survived by her husband, a daughter, Joan of Kansas City and three grandchildren.
Baxter, Frances (Hays) Rommelman 27 Jan 1910 - 8 Jan 2005 SN-L 11 Jan 2005
Frances Rommelman Baxter, 94, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2005, in
The Baptist Home, Ozark. She was born to Samuel and Ora Hays on January 27, 1910, in
Sullivan, Mo. Fran is survived by her two daughters, Peggy Atkinson, and Barbara Haun
and her husband David. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2005, in
White Chapel Memorial Gardens, under the care of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral

Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to The Baptist Home
or Community Hospice. Their kind and loving caretakers meant so much.
Baxter, Herbert Robert, Sr. 26 Jan 1943 - 20 May 2002 CCH-N 5 Jun 2002
[Note: Son of William & Mary (Satterfield) Baxter; married 21 Dec 1963 Joan Harrison]
Herbert Robert Baxter, Sr., 59, Ozark, formerly of Ava, passed away May 20,
2002, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Baxter was born Jan. 26, 1943, in
District Heights, Md., to William and Mary (Satterfield) Baxter. On Dec. 21, 1963, he
was united in marriage to Joan Harrison, in Miami, Fla., and to this union four children
were born. Baxter was an auto body craftsman and automobile painter. He enjoyed
farming and riding horses, but his real passion was singing and playing gospel and
country music. He was a member of the Dogwood Church of the Nazarene. He was
preceded in death by: Both of his parents; one daughter, Wendy Breshears; three
brothers; and one sister. He is survived by: His loving wife of 38 years, Joan Baxter,
Ozark; three sons Herbert Robert Baxter, Jr., Brad Baxter and wife Kim, and Justin
Baxter, all of Ozark; one brother, Leon Baxter, state of Maryland; four sisters, Bee
Hawkins, state of Georgia, Juanita Green state of Maryland, Dorothy Littleford, state of
Maryland, and June Corbett, state of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; and many other family members and friends. Funeral services were held May
24, 2002, in Dogwood Church of the Nazarene, Dogwood, under the care and direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Andrew Hitchcock officiating. Burial
followed in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Dogwood. Visitation was May 23 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark. At the family's request, donations may be given to the
Dogwood Church of the Nazarene, Pleasant Ridge Cemetery or love offerings to the
family.
Baxter, Ruth (James) 9 Feb 1906 - 8 Aug 1898 OH 17 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Frank T. & Ida James; married David Baxter who may have lived
either 8 Mar 1909 - May 1972 or 7 Mar 1899 - Jun 1976 ]
Ruth Baxter, 83, of Springfield, died Aug. 8 in her home. Services for Mrs. Baxter
were held Aug. 12 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Brother Kevin Wilkerson
of the Center Point Church of Christ officiating. Mrs. Baxter was born Feb. 9, 1906, in
Yellville, Arkansas, to Frank T. and Ida James. She came to Springfield at the age of 21,
when she met and married David W. Baxter. A devoted homemaker and mother, Mrs.
Baxter was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She and her husband were charter
members of the Greene County Farm Bureau, serving on that organization's Board of
Directors for many years. During that time, she was honored with the Farm Bureau's
"Woman of the Year" Award. While her seven children were growing up, she was very
active in 4-H work. She also was involved in PTA for many years and was a volunteer
teacher's aide. She worked with her husband to consolidate several rural schools in the
county. Mrs. Baxter was preceded in death, by her husband, David. Surviving are three
sons, David W., Jr., Sylmar, California, Frank J., Rogersville, and George H.,
Springfield; four daughters, Ruth Elaine McLean, Republic; Ida Jean Privett, Springfield,
Betty Duffy, Nixa, and Nancy Payne, Clever; 25 grandchildren; and 25 greatgrandchildren. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation.

Baxter, Terry Keith 1969 - 31 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Leroy G. & Mary L. (Wright) Baxter]
Terry Keith Baxter, 19, of Springfield, died at 1:50 am Sunday from injuries
received in an automobile accident on Rt F in Taney County. Memorial services for Mr.
Baxter will be held at 10 am today (Thursday) at the Greenlawn North Chapel,
Springfield, with the Rev. Gary Guinn officiating. Terry accepted Christ into his life in
1984. He had a great love for God, family, and friends. He attended school in Skamania,
WA and Stevenson, WA, and in Forsyth and Branson. He was employed at the Western
Sizzlin Steak House in Branson. He is survived by his father, Leroy G. Baxter; his
mother, Mary L., both of Springfield; his brothers, Leroy G. “Buddy” Baxter II, Ozark,
and Dana Scott Baxter, Hollister; four half-brothers, Jimmy Dale Oberbeck, state of
Georgia, Freddie Joe Oberbeck, Mansfield, and Jerry Lynn Oberbeck, DeSoto; and a
half-sister, Kathy Gale Detherage, Springfield; his grandparents, Nobert and Lula Wright,
Aurora; and a grandmother, Ann M. Baxter, Skamania, WA. He has numerous aunts,
uncles, and cousins; nine nieces and six nephews.
Baxter, William H. 20 Oct 1885 - 8 Jan 1948 CCR 15 Jan 1948
[Note: married Ida Mae Garris 20 Dec 1883 - 24 Nov 1918]
William H. Baxter, 62, a resident of the Billings community for the past 47 years,
died at his home in Billings at 9 o’clock Thursday night, Jan. 8. He is survived by his
wife, Marie, and two children and a stepson, Ralph F. Baxter of Billings, Mrs. Stella
Russell of Sedalia, and Ray F. Walters of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Smith and
Mrs. Ruby Baker, both of Memphis, Tenn.; three brothers, John and Murley Baxter of
Enid, Okla., and Bud Baxter of Topeka, Kan.; and a half-brother, Earl Richeter of
Springfield. He was a member of the Old Protestant Methodist church at Billings until the
church disorganized, and he never affiliated with another denomination. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at the Billings Baptist church with burial in Rose Hill
cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Baysinger, Link Aven 21 Oct 1960 - 26 Jun 1963 2 CCR 27 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of James H. & ? (Aven) Baysonger]
Link A. Baysinger, 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Baysinger, of Nixa,
died at 4:15 a.m. at the University Medical Center at Columbia after a lingering illness. In
addition to his parents, survivors include a brother, Lane, of the home; paternal
grandfather, Oscar Baysinger, Eldon; Maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Aven,
Nixa; and maternal great-grandfather, Herman Aven, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 1
p.m.. Friday in the Harris Chapel with Wilbur Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in
Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Beaird, Winford L. Wayne 2 Apr 1946 - 25 Feb 2004 CCH-N 1 Mar 2004
Wayne Beaird, 57, Highlandville, formerly of Sikeston, died Wednesday, Feb. 25,
2004, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born April 2, 1946 in Parma, the son of
Russell Andrew Beaird and Mabel Frances (Butler) Beaird. He served his country in the
U.S. Navy in Vietnam. On July 2, 1965 he and Marilyn Kay Carter were united in
marriage. Beaird owned and operated Beaird Quality Homes. He attended Nixa

Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donzella
Hutchason; and a grandson, Brandon Louis Coleman. Survivors include his wife,
Marilyn; four children, Lisa Kwiatkowski and husband Neil, Highlandville, Shannon
Coleman and husband Brian, Moberly, Mandy Bennett and husband Donnie, Ozark, and
Russell Beaird, Nixa; 13 grandchildren, Brittany James, Tiffany James, Kelsey
Kwiatkowski, Kaitlyn Kwiatkowski, Justin Rettig, Carter Rettig, Bailey Coleman, Joshua
Bennett, Sara Bennett, Abagail Bennett, Jacob Bennett, Jordan Beaird and Chandler
Beaird; and one sister, Windola Howerton, Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Feb. 27 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Don Blansit officiating. Burial with
military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Pallbearers were Russell
Beaird, Donnie Bennett, Neil Kwiatkowski, Brian Coleman, Mike Carter and Joe Carter.
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Beall, Dillie Ola (Casey) Vandeventer 1891 - Aug 1971 CCR 26 Aug 1971 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Dillie Ola Beall, 80, will be in the Taneyville Union
Chapel today at 2 p.m. with Rev. Leslie Mendendall officiating. Burial will be in Helfrey
Cemetery under direction of the Forsyth Funeral Home. Mrs. Beall died at 2 a.m.
Tuesday at Skaggs Community Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include her
husband, Ed, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Andy Edwards of Taneyville; one son,
Jack Vandeventer of Springfield; six stepchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Vandeventer of
Ozark and Mrs. Sally Cook of Garrison; one brother, Frank Kaycee of Shawnee, Okla;
four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Beamon, Iza Dora (Hanks) Garrison 18 Mar 1884 - 19 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of John L. & Sarah E. (Clapp) Hanks,; married 28 Nov 1903 John
Roark Garrison 22 Oct 1878 - 24 Apr 1925; married 30 Sep 1937 Lyons Vernon
Beamon 1 Mar 1875 - 18 Apr 1955; stones under both Garrison and Beamon]
Services for Mrs. Iza D. Beamon, 95, Ozark, were held Saturday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Bob Shank and Bruce Maples officiating. Burial was in McCracken
Cemetery. Mrs. Beamon died last Thursday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruth
Faucett, Ozark, after a four-year illness. She was a member of the Ozark First Baptist
Church. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Zoe Garrison, Sparta; three
grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
AND
Beamon, Iza Dora (Hanks) Garrison 18 Mar 1884 - 19 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p B7
We wish to express our sincere appreciation and thanks to the Ozark Baptist
Church, also to friends and relatives for food, flowers and prayers, also Bro. Robert
Shank and Bro. Bruce Maples during the illness and death of our mother, Mrs. Iza
Beamon. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Faucett & Family.
Beamon, Lyons Vernon 1 Mar 1875 - 18 Apr 1955 CCR 21 Apr 1955 p4
[note - spelling from tombstone; married Iza Dora (Hanks) Garrison 18 Mar 1884 - 19 Jul
1979]
Lyon Vern Beamon, 80, died Monday morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital
where he had been a patient the past ten weeks. He was a lifelong resident of Sparta and a
retired mail carrier. He had been a member of the Sparta Baptist Church for 65 years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Iza Beamon, one son, Roy Beamon of Long Beach,
Calif., two step-daughters, Mrs. Zoe Garrison and Mrs. Ruth Faucett of the McCracken
community; one granddaughter and three step grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. today in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Don Foley and Rev. Charles Foley
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Bearden, Edna C. 24 Sep 1902 - 6 Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married Lawrence A. “Art” Bearden 13 Mar 1900 - 7 Aug 1985]
STRAFFORD - Graveside services for Mrs. Edna C. Bearden, 74, Route 1,.
Strafford were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Mabury
officiating. Burial is under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Bearden died at 12:35 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a native of
Dover, Mo. and had lived there until she moved to the state of California in 1923. She
returned to Sparta in 1958 and then moved to Strafford in 1985. Mrs. Bearden was a
member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence A. “Art”
Bearden.
Beary, Richard Kenneth 21 Jan 1932 – 7 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Richard Kenneth Beary, age 67, of Oldfield, passed away Friday, January 7, 2000
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Richard was born January 21, 1932 in
Little Rock, Arkansas. He married Ingrid Poting in Berlin, Germany on May 5, 1955. He
served in the Air Force for 10 years and then worked for the FAA as an electronics
technician for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; William and Ela
(Brown) Beary. Survivors include; his wife Ingrid of Oldfield; four children; Detlef
“Pete” Poting, San Diego, California, Marianne Metz, Springfield, Teresa Fox, Oldfield,
and Stephanie Archuleta, Troy, Missouri; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, January 10, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Frank Archuleta officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Beasley, Earnest R. 1891 - 7 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
[Note; Son of Calvin & Belle (Lee) Beasley]
Funeral services for Earnest R. Beasley, 70, Route 1, Rogersville, who died
Monday afternoon in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a brief illness, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Elm Grove Methodist Church, with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating.
Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell. Survivors include his
wife, Eva; a son, Everett, of Springfield; four brothers, Riley and Fred of Springfield,
Elbert of Tulsa and Ed of Joplin; a sister, Mrs. Clara Andres of Springfield and four
grandchildren
Beasley, Ella (Pruiett) 8 Jan 1908 – 16 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
Ella Beasley, age 92, of Nixa, died Sunday, January 16, 2000 in her home. She
was born January 8, 1908 in Mount Erie, Illinois, and was the daughter of Jessie and May
Belle (Smith) Pruiett. Her husband, Charles Beasley preceded her in death in 1977. She
was also preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy, Charley, and Pearl Pruiett. Mrs.
Beasley was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and enjoyed being an

active member of the Nixa Senior Center. Survivors include: eight children, Alethea
Peay, Louisville, Kentucky, Lee Beasley, Ft. Myers, Florida, Del Beasley, Bushnell,
Florida, Ron Beasley, St. Louis, Missouri, Anne Edwards, Vic Beasley, and Dan Beasley,
all of Nixa, and Jerry Beasley, St. Charles, Missouri; a sister, Alice Bailey, Evansville,
Indiana; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2000, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating. Burial will be in Danforth
Cemetery near Springfield. Visitation was from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 19, in
the funeral home.
Beasley, Elsie Loree (Smith) 19 Nov 1910 - 10 Jul 1998 CCH-N
Elsie Loree Beasley age 87 of Ozark died Friday July 10, 1998 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born November 19, 1910 in Gray, Oklahoma and was the
daughter of Willie Levei and Rosa Lee (Gregory) Smith. Her husband, Calvin Beasley,
preceded her in death as did three brothers, Alvin, Levi and Albert Smith and her parents.
Survivors include a son, Donald Deeds, Ozark; three daughters, Helen Mueller, Canton,
Ohio, Patsy George,, Scappoose, Oregon and Mary Ellen Patten and her husband, David,
Peesanton, Kansas; five sisters, Eva Hibbs, Beaver, Oklahoma, Beleree Penland, Wichita,
Kansas, Ruby Gray, San Antonio, Texas, Viola Watkins, Springfield, Missouri and Opal
Cook, Tyrone, Missouri, nineteen grandchildren, sixty great grandchildren and seven
great, great grandchildren. A graveside funeral was 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16 in
Lockwood Cemetery, Lockwood inter the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
Beasley, Jon Todd 16 Jun 1961 - 28 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Vic & June Beasley]
Jon Todd Beasley, 27, of Nixa, died at 6:35 am Wednesday in his parents’ home
following a long illness. Services for Mr. Beasley were held Sept 30 in the Harris Funeral
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Rob Winger officiating. the eulogy was delivered by
Sharon Rector. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Beasley was born in
Springfield, attending Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School and Pershing Junior High.
When his family moved to Nixa, he attended and graduated from Nixa High School. He
was active in music, band, chorus, and drama productions while in high school and
received a scholarship to Drury College in drama. He traveled to Europe with the Drury
Chorus, singing with the group at Westminster Abbey. After a year at Drury, Todd
transferred to SMSU, where he graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree. Throughout
high school and college, he performed with the Springfield Little Theatre, Drury Theatre,
and the Springfield Regional Opera. He moved to New York City in 1984 to pursue his
acting career. He loved the big city and its spectacular sights, as well as the glitter and
glamour of Broadway productions. While in New York, Todd was able to see many
shows. Some of his favorites were “Cats”, “Dream Girls”, “Sweeney Todd”, “Into the
Woods”, and “The Phantom of the Opera.” One of the finest moments in Todd’s life was
when he attended the 1988 Tony Awards. He had always hoped to be on that stage
someday to receive an award. He was a member of the United Methodist church, and
recently placed membership in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa. Todd’s
survivors include his parents, Vic and June Beasley, Nixa; a sister and brother-in-law,
Robin and Mike Williams, Nixa; a niece, Ashleigh Elaine Williams, Nixa; his

grandmother, Ella Beasley, Nixa; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who
meant so much to him. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aldersgate United
Methodist Church Building Fund.
Beatie, Charles R. 16 Feb 1925 - 23 Jul 2002
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Charles R. Beatie, 77 of Springfield, passed away at 3:44 a.m. Tuesday, July 23,
2002 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. Mr. Beatie married Olivia
Jean McFadin on June 30, 1958. He was retired from the United States Postal Services
and most recently employed by Home Depot. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite
of Free Mason, Shriners, 81st Infantry Division and 11th Airborne Division. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Eva Beatie, and two sisters, Louise Eide
and Doris Paris. Survivors include his wife, Olivia; one daughter, Jean Beatie of Kansas
City, Mo.; a son, Ken Beatie and his wife, Laura; and two granddaughters, Christina and
Juliana Beatie, all of Aurora, Mo. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and inlaws. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 26, 2002 in Gorman-Scharpf
University Chapel with the Reverend Brad Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in Holland
Cemetery, Rogersville, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Rogersville Area Senior
Citizen Center, 100 N. Mill, Rogersville, MO 65742.. Springfield News-Leader, July 25,
2002.
Beatie, Eva L. 1894 - 8 Nov 1948 CCR 11 Nov 1948
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Beatie, 54, of Rogersville, who died Monday night
at Burge Hospital in Springfield, was at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Methodist
church at Rogersville under direction of Kelly-Ferrell-Bergman.
Beatty, Norma J. (Winn) 9 Dec 1935 - 25 Sep 2003
SN-L 27 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ira Lee & Mellisa (Collins) Winn; married Harry Beatty]
Norma J. Beatty, 67, Springfield, passed away at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25,
2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 9, 1935, in Springfield, the
daughter of Ira Lee and Mellisa Collins Winn. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary
of the VFW Post #3404 and she was an Avon Sales Representative for over 20 years. She
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Harry Beatty. Norma is survived by two sons and their
wives, Matt and Angie Beatty, Springfield, and Kenny and Dania Beatty, St. Petersburg,
Fla.; two daughters and their husbands, Cheryll and B.J. Moll, Springfield, and Cindy and
Russell Evans, Halfway, Mo.; and 10 grandchildren, Jayson, Justus and Jacob Moll, Bart
and wife Tonya, Aaron Evans, Alex, Haley and Kaitlyn Beatty, and Jessica and Austin
Beatty. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, in St. Joseph
Catholic Church with Father Denis Dougherty, O.S.B. celebrant under the care of Bob
and Don Lohmeyer of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in
Resurrection Cemetery. Prayer services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home
with visitation to follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Bebout, Frank Lee 18 May 1977 - 18 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4

[Note: Son of Frank & ? (Garrison) Bebout]
OZARK - Frank L. Bebout, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bebout, Ozark
was dead at birth at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center. Survivors other than
his parents include two sisters, Simone and Rochelle, both of the parents’ home; paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Bebout, 711 South Jefferson, Springfield, maternal
grandfather, Ed Garrison, Kingman, Ariz. and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Evelyn Berry,
2140 North Glenstone, Springfield. Ralph Thieme of Springfield will announce
arrangements.
Bechtold, Albert Franklin 26 Mar 1884 - 15 Feb 1953 CCR 26 Feb 1953 p8
Albert Franklin Bechtold was born on March 26, 1884, at Freeport, Ill., the son of
Isaac and Jane Bechtold and passed away on Feb. 15, 1953 in A Springfield, Mo.
hospital. Mr. Bechtold was united in marriage to Rhoena Stephenson on March 15, 1943
and had lived in the Republic community the past five years, coming from Olney, Ill.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rhoena Bechtold of the home on route 8, Springfield;
two sons and two daughters by a previous marriage, Roy Bechtold of Dixon, Ill., Clayton
Bechtold of Bemidjo, Minn., Mrs. Margaret England of Freeport, Ill, and Mrs. Phoebe
King of Union City, Pa.; one brother, Troy Bechtold of McConnell, Ill.; three sisters,
Mrs. Bertha Cole of Freeport, Ill.., Mrs. Jennie Price of Freeport and Mrs. Lottie
Heckman of Detroit, Mich., other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Feb.
18 in the Republic Church of Christ with the Rev. William Walker and Rev. Jesse
Weatherwax officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in Springfield directed by the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Beck, Johnny 17 Apr 1896 - Jun 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Pauline Elizabeth Dennis 18 Feb 1905 - 17 Oct 1991]
OZARK - Services for Johnny Beck, 80, of Ozark, were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
the Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Beck died at
2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Fremont Manor in Springfield after a short illness.
AND
Beck, Johnny 17 Apr 1896 - Jun 1976 SL-P 4 Jun 1976
Ozark- Services for Johnny Beck, 80, Ozark, will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Beck died
at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday In Fremont Manor in Springfield after a short illness.
Contributed by Woody Franklin
Beck, Marlene J. (Veld) 11 Aug 1935 - 29 Jul 1993 OH 4 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of Arnold & Elise (In’t) Veld; married 1956 Kenneth L. Beck]
Marlene J. Beck, 57, Springfield, died on Thursday, July 29, 1993 following a
long illness. She was born August 11, 1935 in Nevada, Iowa, to Arnold and Elise In’t
Veld. After completing her education in Pella, Iowa, she married Kenneth L. Beck in
1956. Together they farmed near Reinbeck, Iowa. In 1960, they moved to Highlandville,
where they raised cattle until they moved to Springfield in 1964. In recent years they
owned and operated the Black Widow Bow Company in Highlandville. She was an

accomplished musician, using her talents as pianist, organist and vocalist in the Selmore
Christian Church, where she was a member since 1960. She also participated in several
Springfield Little Theatre productions. She was preceded in death by her father, Arnold;
her brother, Butch, and a son, Scott. Survivors include her husband, her mother and her
husband, the Rev. Ralph Menning, Pella, Iowa, her sister, Judi Dingeman and her
husband, Paul, Des Moines; a son, Dan, and his wife, Joyce, Pleasanton, Calif.; a
daughter, Julie Graebel, her husband, Ben, and her granddaughters, Jessica, all of
Greenwood Village, Colo.; a daughter, Beckie Beck, Springfield; a faithful friend,
Chauncee, her Schnauzer; and a host of other friends and relatives scattered in many
areas of the United States. Funeral services were Monday at Selmore Christian Church,
with Dr. Emory Elmore, the Rev. Faust Matthews, and the Rev. Ralph Menning
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requested memorial contributions be made to
Selmore Christian Church. The contributions will be given to the American Cancer
Society and HOSPICE of Southwest Missouri.
Beck, Pauline Elizabeth (Dennis) 18 Feb 1905 - 17 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 Oct 1991
Pauline Elizabeth Beck, 86, died at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 1991 in
Primrose Place, Springfield. She was born Feb. 18, 1905, in Gus, Iowa, to
Margaret and Harvey G. Dennis. On Feb. 9, 1927, she married Johnny Beck of
Lenox, Iowa. They farmed there, and later near Reinbeck, Iowa, before retiring
and moving to Ozark in 1975, where they were members of Selmore Christian
Church. She is survived by two sons and their wives, Rozella Beck, Grants Pass,
Ore., and Kenneth and Marlene Beck, Springfield; seven grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother,
George; a grandson, Scott; and after 49 years of marriage, her husband, Johnny.
Services were held Sunday in Selmore Christian Church with Dr. Emory Elmore
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Hams Colonial
Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri in
care of Selmore Christian Church, Route 1, Box 170, Ozark, 65721.
Beck, Russell David 6 Sep 1960 - 3 Apr 2004 SN-L 7 Apr 2004
[Note: married Mary]
Russell David Beck, 43, of Republic, Missouri, passed away April 3, 2004, at his
home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2004, at Maple Hill
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 7t o9 p.m.
Thursday in the funeral home. Mr. Beck was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and had
lived most of his life in Turner, Kansas, and graduated from Turner High School. Russell
had lived the past five years in Republic, Missouri. He was a Stucco Applicator for E.P.I.
Construction Co. in Nixa, Mo. Russell was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in
Republic, Mo. Survivors include wife, Mary Beck; two sons, Gabriel Paul Beck and
Gustin Kage Beck; daughter, Jeanna MacKaye Beck; and mother, Jean Beck, all of
Republic, Mo.
Beck, Scott E. 1958 - 26 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Kenneth & ? (In’T’Veld) Beck]

Funeral services for Scott E. Beck, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Beck, 2134
Cardinal, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Gene
Wetherell officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery. Contributions may be made to
a memorial fund though the church or Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. The Kickapoo
High School junior was killed at 3:30 p.m. Saturday five miles northeast of Joplin when
the dune buggy in which he was a passenger overturned and rolled over him. Other
survivors include one brother, Dan, of the home; two sisters, Julie and Becky, both of the
home; his paternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Johnny Beck, Reinbeck, Iowa, and his
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold In’T’Veld, Pella, Iowa
Beck, Virginia Susan “Virgie” (Hedgpeth) 1 Apr 1897 - 29 Apr 1955 CCR 5 May
1955 p1
Funeral services for Virginia Susan Beck, 58, who died April 29 were held
Sunday, May 1, at Mt. Zion church with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a member
of the Spring Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include two cousins, Samuel F. Caudle of
Panama City, Fla. and Mrs. Affie Garrison of McCracken and a step-father, Sterlin Davis.
Beckett, Guy H. 17 Sep 1886 - 21 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p8
Services were held last Saturday for Guy H. Beckett, 93, Golden City, father of
Mrs. Alleen Maddox, Ozark at the United Methodist Church in Golden City. Burial was
in Dudenville Cemetery. Mr. Beckett died Nov. 21 in a Lamar hospital after a long
illness.
Becraft, Gary Richard 10 May 1955 - 27 Aug 2003 SN-L 29 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Richard Charles & Dorothy Becraft]
Gary Richard Becraft, 48, Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Springfield, died
Wednesday, August 27, 2003, in St. John's Medical Center, Joplin. He was born in
Springfield on May 10, 1955, to Richard Charles and Dorothy Becraft. He was a selfemployed iron worker. He is survived by a son, Brian Wingo; his mother, Dorothy
Becraft; five brothers and one sister, Larry Speake, West Plains, Mo., Katie Rutledge,
Republic, Steven Charles Becraft, Springfield, Greg Lee Becraft, Walnut Grove, Mark
David Becraft, Seymour, and James Randall Becraft, Ozark; and by a host of nieces,
nephews, a brother-in-law, and sisters-in-law; and a host of friends. He was preceded in
death by his father, Richard Charles Becraft. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday in White Chapel Memorial Gardens under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Bedford, Dorcie 20 May 1911 - Jul 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
[Note: no legible tombstone found]
BRADLEYVILLE - Mrs. Dorcie Bedford, 66 of Bradleyville, died Friday
morning in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. She was a member of the
Methodist Church. Surviving are a son, Charles, Portland, Ore.; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas
Stevens, Bradleyville; two sisters, Mrs. Charlene Brown of Springfield and Mrs. Helen
Wilson, Independence and 11 grandchildren. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Garrison Cemetery, south of Ozark, under direction of Adams of Ozark. The Rev.
Vernon Fuller will officiate.

Bedford, Francis Elizabeth “Bessie” 13 Jul 1877 - 12 Jan 1963 CCR 17 Jan 1963
[Note: Born in Mansfield, Piatt Co IL, Daughter of Jeptha Dudley & Amilda J. (Tolard)
Bedford
Funeral services for Miss Francis Elizabeth Bedford, 85, retired teacher, who
burned to death Saturday morning in a fire that destroyed two homes were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Billings Christian Church. The Rev. C.C. Keller officiated. Burial was in
Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. The fire started in a small
frame house where Miss Bedford lived alone. An overheated wood-burning stove
apparently was the cause of the blaze. Strong winds whipped the flames to an adjacent
two-story house, also owned by Miss Bedford, and it was destroyed. A native of Billings,
Miss Bedford had studied abroad and spoke seven languages. She taught at Ozark
Wesleyan Junior College in Carthage in the 1930s and taught languages, social studies
and history in numerous Ozark high schools, including Ozark. Miss Bedford had personal
possessions in both residences, which burned to the ground. It is believed that her
collection of rare books was lost in the fire. The only survivor is a niece, Mrs. Anna
Laura Bird, Nampa, Idaho. Miss Bedford's parents were original settlers at Billings. Her
father, J. D. Bedford, died in 1894. Miss Bedford, who had left her home very little in
recent weeks, continued her intellectual interests and wrote short articles for magazines in
spite of her advanced years. Her early education was obtained at Drury College. She was
a member of the Christian Church in Billings.
Bedford, John Roy 26 Jun 1894 - 4 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of James W. "Price" & Sarah (Ward) Bedford; married Ina]
John Roy Bedford, 93, of Springfield, died at 4:00 a.m. Feb. 4 at the Hillhaven
Convalescent Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Bedford were held Monday
at Spring field National Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Military
honors were conducted by American Legion Post 676 and VFW 3404. Burial was under
the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Bedford was born in Christian County
June 26, 1894 to James W. "Price" and Sarah (Ward) Bedford. He had spent most of his
life in Highlandville, moving to Springfield in the 1950s. He was of the Baptist belief and
was an Army veteran of World War I. His survivors include his wife, Ina, a resident of
Hillhaven Convalescent Center; and several nieces and nephews.
Beisiegel, Betty L. (?) Pickel 15 Apr 1933 - 6 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: married ? Pickel; married Kurtis Beisiegel]
Betty L. (Pickel) Beisiegel, 55, of Springfield, died at 5 am Oct 6 in her home
following a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Beisiegel were held Oct 8 at
Palmetto Cemetery, with the Rev. Jim Collison officiating. Mrs. Beisegel was a longtime
resident of the Rogersville and Springfield communities. Her survivors include her
husband, Kurtis; three sons, Ronnie Pickel, Springfield, Mark Pickel, Rogersville, and
Jimmy Pickel, Jefferson City; her mother, Aleene Dodson, Springfield; two sisters, Mary
Ann Paylor, Locust Grove, OK, and Vicki Marsh, Springfield; a half-brother, Sonny
Dodson, Springfield; and six grandchildren.
Bedingfield, Mary Susan “Mollie” (Kerr) 6 Oct 1874 - 21 Mar 1950 CCR 30 Mar 1950

[Note: Daughter of Christopher Columbus & Alice (Harper) Kerr; married 4 Jul 1906
John W. Bedington ]
Funeral services for Mrs. John W. Bedingfield, 75, of Nixa were conducted
Saturday afternoon in the Nixa Christian Church by the Rev. Roscoe Harding with burial
in the Payne Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs.
Bedingfield died March 21. She was born Mollie Kerr October 5, 1874, in Christian
County. She married John W. Bedington July 4, 1906. To them was born one child that
died at the age of 2-1/2 years. She is survived by one stepson, J. Blain Bedingfield of
Coos Bay, Ore.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Mable Luecke of Warsaw, Ind., and Mrs.
Leonard Stine of Ozark; one brother, Leo S. Kerr of Springfield, seven grandchildren,
sixteen nephews and ten nieces.
Belk, James Lauren 2 Nov 1917 - 23 Aug 2002 gwobit
[Note: Son Jesse Franklin & Goldie Louise (Root) Belk; married Lello Elma Evans 13
Jan 1919 - 2 Apr 2006]
James Lauren Belk, age 84 of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Butler, Missouri, died
Friday, August 23, 2002 at his home in Nixa. He was born November 2, 1917 to Jesse
Franklin and Goldie Louise Root Belk in Humansville, Missouri. Lauren, one of two
children, grew up on a farm in Humansville, Missouri, and attended grade school at
Shady Hill. From 1923 to 1943, he moved frequently, living in Appleton City, Missouri,
Peculiar, Missouri, and Longview Farms. In 1936, Lauren moved back to Humansville
and started working for MFA. In 1943, he moved to Butler and began work in the Senate.
On June 6, 1945, he was united in marriage to Lello Elma Evans at the First Christian
Church in Butler, Missouri, and to this union, two sons were born. Lauren then worked in
the trucking business until 1965, when he worked as a custodian in the Butler School
District and also at the Butler First Christian Church. Lauren dedicated his life to the
Lord and was actively involved in the Nixa Christian Church, Humansville Christian
Church and the Butler First Christian Church. He was a mason and a former adult leader
of the Boy Scouts of America. Lauren can best be described as friendly and outgoing. He
loved to visit with anyone who would lend an ear. Collecting pocket knives was one of
his favorite hobbies. He also enjoyed traveling, camping and reading but his favorite
pastime of all was his family especially his grandchildren of whom he was so proud.
Lauren is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lello Belk of Nixa, Missouri; two sons,
Robert Belk and wife Jana, and Gary Belk, all of Nixa, Missouri; one sister, Gladys
Edwards of Shell Knob, Missouri; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. today in
Nixa Christian Church, Nixa, with Rev. Jack Varns officiating and Rev. Rod Cannady
assisting. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2002 at First
Christian Church in Butler with Rev. Jack Daniel officiating and Rev. Brent Haworth
assisting. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to service time in the church. Services are
under the direction of Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial will be in Oak Hill
Cemetery, Butler. Contributions may be given to the Butler First Christian Church.
Springfield News-Leader, August 25, 2002.
Belk, Lello Elma (Evans) 13 Jan 1919 - 2 Apr 2006 SN-L 8 Apr 2006

[Note: Daughter of Joseph Elmer & Martha Ellen (Ferrel) Evans; married 6 Jun 1945
James Lauren Belk 2 Nov 1917 - 23 Aug 2002]
Lello Elma Belk, age 87, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Butler, Missouri, died
Sunday, April 2, 2006, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was born
January 13, 1919, to Joseph Elmer and Martha Ellen (Ferrel) Evans in Butler. On June 6,
1945, she was united in marriage to James Lauren Belk at the First Christian Church in
Butler, and to this union, two sons were born. Lello made her home in Butler for over 40
years until moving to Nixa, Missouri, in 1988 where she became a faithful member of the
Nixa Christian Church until God called her home. Her grandchildren held a special place
in her heart and she will be remembered for her strong faith and wonderful personality.
Lello is survived by two sons, Robert Belk and wife, Jana, and Gary Belk, all of Nixa,
Missouri; one sister-in-law, Gladys Edwards of Shell Knob, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Alyssa and her husband, Corey Wicklund, Justin Belk, and Jennifer Belk:
one step grandchild, Shauna and her husband, Eric Haile; two step great-grandchildren,
Kevin Payne and Anthony Madden; nephews, nieces and a host of relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lauren Belk, in 2002; one
brother, Clyde Evans; and two sisters, Agnes Daniel and Lora Evans. Funeral services
were Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at the Nixa Christian Church in Nixa, Missouri. Graveside
services were Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler with Pastor
Jack Daniels officiating and Dr. Rod Cannedy assisting. Contributions to the Nixa
Christian Church or Butler First Christian Church. Services were under the direction of
the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555), Butler, MO.
Belknap, Sarah Ada (Smith) 19 Jan 1911 - 26 Nov 2000 CCH-N 6 Dec 2000
[Note: Daughter of Willard A. & Nora Bell (Teel) Smith; married 17 Mar 1928 Bertie
Belknap]
Sarah Ada Belknap, age 89, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2000, at the
Heart of the Ozark's Health Care Center. Mrs. Belknap was born on January 19, 1911 at
Southmayde, Texas. She is the daughter of Willard A. and Nora Bell (Teel) Smith. She
was wed to Bertie Belknap on March 17, 1928, and the couple bore two sons. Mrs.
Belknap was a Christian and attended the Ozark Full Gospel Church of Ozark, prior to
moving to Ava. She reconfirmed her life to God and was baptized in the James River on
July 25, 1999. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed
cooking for her family, especially her excellent fried pies. She utilized her musical talent
by playing the piano, and enjoyed working in her flower gardens, watching baseball
games, and crochet work. She was preceded in death by both her parents, her husband,
two brothers, one sister, one granddaughter, two great-grandchildren, and two daughtersin-law, Alline Elizabeth Belknap and Alice Belknap. Mrs. Balknap is survived by two
sons, James Belknap of Ava, and Kenneth Belknap of Gainesville, Virginia; nine
grandchildren, and thirty-eight great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at Barnes Family Funeral
Home in Ave, with the Rev. James Eakins and Bro. Jack Bunn officiating. A burial
service followed at the Burdett Cemetery West of Ave. Memorial donations may be made
to the American Cancer Society through the Barnes Family Funeral Home.
Bell, Mary (Redd) 13 Jun 1949 - 23 Dec 2005 SN-L 27 Dec 2005

[Note: Daughter of Fredrick A. & Virginia P. (Stahl) Redd; married 5 Jun 1988 G.
Michael Bell]
Mary Bell, age 56, of Nixa, Mo., born June 13, 1949, in Alton, Ill., to the late
Fredrick A. and Virginia P. Stahl Redd, passed away December 23, 2005, at Cox Medical
Center at 6:21 p.m. She was an avid golfer and member of Fremont Hills Country Club.
She was united in marriage on June 5, 1988, with G. Michael Bell She was associated
with and served as Vice-President and Director of Operations of several banking
institutions including First National Bank of St. Louis, Rolla State Bank/Centerre Bank of
Rolla, Mo., Commerce Bank, Union Planters and Missouri State Bank, all in Springfield.
She is survived by her husband, G. Michael Bell; three sons, Chadley Bell, of Nixa;
Travis Bell and his wife, Tina, of Nixa; and Jason Bell and his wife, Erin, of St. James;
her mother-in-law, Illa Bell, of Rolla, Mo.; two brothers, Mike Redd and his wife, Carol,
and Fred Redd and his wife, Kim, both of Alton, Ill.; one sister, Jane Phelps and husband,
Bill, of Destrehan, La.; two grand-children, Lauren and Nolan Bell; brothers and sistersin- law, Ed and Marilyn Schmidt, of Rolla, Mo., and Rusy and Marcia Shadel, of
Lebanon; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. A memorial service
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2005, at Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at
Rivermonte, with Rev. Gary Longenecker officiating. Graveside service and burial will
be in Adams Cemetery in St. James, Mo., at 3 p.m. Thursday, under direction of ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be
made to Adams Cemetery in care of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel
in Lebanon, Mo., P.O. Drawer 948, Lebanon, MO 65536 or Signature Oak Fund of
Fremont Hills Country Club, Nixa, Mo.
Bell, Paula Anne (Derochie) 1956 - 22 Sep 2006 SN-L 28 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Anna Mae Derochie; married Danny P. Bell]
Paula Anne Bell died on Fri., Sept. 22, 2006, at the age of 50. Viewing will be at
10:30 a.m., with the service beginning at 11:30 a.m., on Fri. Sept. 29, 2006, in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Graveside services will follow at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. Paula was a beautiful mother, grandmother, wife and friend. She spent most of
her life in Anchorage, Alaska, raising her children and taking care of her kitties. She can
best be remembered for her fantastic baking, her infectious smile, her love for cats, and
most of all her sweet-spirited disposition. She spent her last days in Ozark with her
husband and close family Mike and Chloe Compton. She will be deeply missed and
forever loved. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Anna Mae Derochie;
her sister, Linda Shepard; and her infant son, Robert. She is survived by her husband,
Danny P. Bell; her daughter, Lisa Hernandez; her son, Daniel "Bubba" Bell; her
grandchildren, Tyler and Paris Bell; and also by her adopted daughter, Miranda, and her
stepdaughter, Lasandra.
Bell, Sallie Rebecca (Vaughan) 15 Apr 1856 - 10 Apr 1951 CCR 26 Apr 1951
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Hatchett & Susan B. (Lawing) Vaughan; married 1877 James
R. Bell]
Word has reached Ozark of the death, April 10 at her home in Norman, OK, of
Mrs. James R. Bell, who would have observed her 95th birthday five days later. Daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hatchett Vaughan, Sallie Rebecca Vaughan was born at Ozark

April 15, 1856. She is a distant relative of Stella and Clarence Bain, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Bain, Luther Vaughan, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGinnis of Ozark. She attended school
at Ozark and Greenville and was married to James R. Bell in 1877. Her husband died in
1934. After residence in Springfield and Texas the Bells moved to Norman in 1899 to
send their children through the state university there. Four of their six children graduated
from the University of Oklahoma. Mrs. Bell was an active member of the Methodist
church, its Women’s Society of Christian Service, the Daughters of the American
Revolution, Daughters of 1812, and Colonial Dames until three years before her death.
Funeral services were held at Norman and burial was made in the IOOF Cemetery there.
Four daughters and one son survive.
Bell, Shirley Rose (Fimple) Parsons 10 Jan 1935 - 13 Aug 2004 SN-L 15 Aug 2004
Shirley Rose Fimple Parsons Bell, 69, of Waterloo, Iowa, formerly of
Highlandville, MO, died Friday, August 13, in Waterloo from cancer. Graveside services
will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville. HagartyWaychoff-Grarup Funeral Service, Waterloo, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements,
319233-3393.
Belson, Hazel Elnora (Davis) 16 Feb 1936 - 29 May 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
Hazel Elnora (Davis) Belson, age 62, of Ozark, died Friday morning, May 29,
1998, in her home. She was born Feb. 16, 1936, in Chadwick, and was the daughter of
Ivan and Vernie Davis. Survivors include: her husband, Howard Belson; three daughters,
Sue Ann Jeffrey, Springfield, Tammy Rennee Jeffrey, and Sharon Costello, both of
California; grandchildren; a step-grandmother, Marie Davis, Sparta; a brother and two
sisters, Eddy Davis, Sparta; and Judy Pearcy and Ethel Williams, both of Ozark. Her
parents, and a son, Lannie preceded her in death. A graveside funeral was Saturday, May
30, 1998, in Fairview Cemetery, Sparta under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Belt, Sonya (Griffin) David 2 Jan 1944 - 29 Aug 2004 SN-L 31 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lawrence J. Griffin; married first Dennis Donald David]
Sonya David Belt, 60, Ozark, died August 29, 2004, in Riverview Manor, Ozark.
She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist church. Survivors include a daughter
and her husband, Sabre and Bret Taylor; father, Lawrence J. Griffin; sister, Shiela A.
Lowther; and grandson, Colton Taylor. Shelter services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday
in Missouri Veterans Cemetery by Greenlawn South. Visitation is at the funeral home
today, August 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Bench, Charles R. "Cy" 11 Dec 1915 - 23 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: MAY be son of John & Aretta Bench; married Faye]
Charles R. "Cy" Bench, 72, of Springfield, died Saturday in his home after a short
illness. Services for Mr. Bench were held Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel, with the Revs.
Earl Smith and Ivan Dameron officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Mr. Bench
was a resident of Springfield all of his life. He founded Cy's Flowers in 1964, retiring in
1971. He was a charter member of the Berean Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,

Faye, of the home; a son, Ron, Rogersville; two grandchildren; and four sisters, Esther
Giboney and Florence Bench, Springfield, Mabel Bayless, Kansas City, and Hazel Lewis,
Valley Falls, Kansas.
Bench, Harry Marcus 8 Oct 1903 - 11 Feb 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of John & Cora (Langston) Bench; married 4 Oct 1925 Virgie Stapp]
Harry Marcus Bench, 89, Nixa, died Thursday, Feb. 11, 1993 at Nixa: He was
born Oct. 8, 1903 in Rogersville, the son of John and Cora Langston Bench. On Oct. 4,
1925, he was united in marriage to Virgie Stapp. He was a member of Nixa Christian
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie. Survivors include a daughter and
son-in-law, Opal Jean and Leon Potter, Nixa: three sons and daughters-in-law, Ollie
Wayne and Bonnie Bench, Springfield, Sammy Kay and Rosalie Bench, Orange, Calif.,
and Gary Virgil and Carolyn Bench, Nixa:, a sister, Agnes Wingo, and her husband,
Leonard, Springfield; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services were held ,Saturday, Feb. 13, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
William Belko officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Bench, John H. 17 Jan 1914 - Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
John H. Bench, 62, formerly of Springfield, died at the home of his daughter in
Cornersville, Tenn. at 5:15 p.m. Monday after a long illness. Mr. Bench is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Joyce Mitchell, Cornersville; two sons, Johnnie Eugene of Donelson,
Tenn, and Kenneth Lee of the daughter’s home; a brother, Harry of Nixa; two sisters,
Mrs. Agnes Wingo, 743 South Fort and Mrs. Anne Haggard, Rogersville and six
grandchildren. While in Springfield, Mr. Bench worked for the P. O. Walker Welding
CO. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Lewisburg, Tennison with burial in a
Donelson, Tenn. cemetery.
Bench, Harry Marcus 8 Nov 1903 - 11 Feb 1993 gwobit
Harry Marcus Bench, 89, Nixa, died Thursday, 11 Feb 1993 in Nixa. He was
born 8 Nov. 1903, in Rogersville and was the son of John and Cora Bench. On 4 Nov.
1925, he was united in marriage to Virgie Stapp, who preceded him in death, 10 Nov.
1971. He was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter and
son-in-law, Opal Jean and Leon Potter, Nixa; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ollie
Wayne and Bonnie Bench of Springfield, MO; Sammy Kay and Rosalie Bench of
Orange, CA; and Gary Virgil and Carolyn Bench of Nixa; and sister, Agnes Wingo and
her husband, Leonard of Springfield MO; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 am Saturday in Adams Funeral Home
Ozark, with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery,
Springfield MO. In memory of Harry Marcus Bench, born 8 October 1903 and died 11
February 1993. Services were Saturday 13 Feb. 1993, 10 am, at the Adams Funeral
Home Ozark. Officiating is Rev. William Belko. Music by Carolyn Meadows. Escorts
were, Steven Bench, Jimmy Bench, Brian Bench, Eric Bench, Mike Potter, Rick Potter
and Jason Cutbirth. Interment was in Eastlawn Cemetery Springfield MO.
AND
Bench, Harry M.

Springfield MO “News-Leader” Friday 12 1993 BRIEFS: NIXA PEDESTRIAN, 89
KILLED IN ACCIDENT
An 89-year-old Nixa Man was killed early Thursday when a pickup crested a hill
and hit him, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. Harry M. Bench was pronounced
dead at the scene, on Christian County CC-4 about a mile north of Nixa. A westbound
pickup driven by Johnny L. Newman, 37, of Nixa hit Bench as he walked from his
mailbox, the patrol said. No charges were filed and none are expected, authorities said.
Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Bench, Virgie 7 Aug 1907 - 10 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Bench, 64, of Nixa, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in East Lawn
Cemetery, Springfield, Mrs. Bench suffered a fatal heart attack at the wheel at her car
Wednesday at 2:57 p.m. near Sunshine and Glenstone. A resident of Nixa for the past 25
years, Mrs. Bench was a member of the First Christian Church. She is survived by her
husband, Harry M. Bench; a daughter, Mrs. Opal Potter, Ozark and three sons, Ollie,
Sammy and Gary Bench, all of Springfield.
AND
Bench, Virgie Inez 7 Aug 1907 - 10 Nov 1971 gwobit
In memory of Virgie Inez Bench, born August 7, 1907 and passed away
November 10, 1971. Services Harris Chapel, Nixa MO, November 13 1971 at 10:00 a.m.
Officiating is Rev C.C. Keller. Escorts are: David Bench, Bill Ellingsworth, Steven
Bench, Ray D. Haggard, Jimmy Bench, and Mike Potter. Final resting place is Eastlawn
Cemetery, Springfield MO. (Grandmother to Tommy Potter.) Contributed by Marcia
Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Bengsch, Ernest W. 3 Jul 1874 - 20 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: Son of John & Augusta M. Dortha ( Brussat) Bengsch; Married Louise K.
"Lizzie" Arnsmeyer]
Ernest W. Bengsch, 86, Route 1, Billings, was pronounced dead on arrival at
Springfield Baptist Hospital at 1:30 p.m. Dec, 19 after suffering a stroke at the Produce
Exchange in Billings. He is survived by two sons, Richard, Route 1, Billings and Burton,
818 North Farmer in Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Herring of Arkansas City,
Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Arndt of 1516 North Fairway in Springfield and Mrs. Lena
Prei of Milwaukee; three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Arrangements were
under direction of Harris of Billings.
Bengsch, Helen I. (Minor) 19 May 1927 - 12 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Leona (Campbell) Minor; married Burton Bengsch]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Helen I. Bengsch, 49, Route 1, Billings, will be at
1:30 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist church here. The Revs. Loyd Wilson and Nick Arnold
will officiate, and burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery here. Mrs. Bengsch died at 1:45
p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member
of Billings First Baptist Church, the garden and extension clubs and was active in the
American Cancer Society’s Reach to Recovery program. Survivors include her husband,

Burton; a son, Brian of the home and her mother, Mrs. Leona Minor, Strafford.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bengsch, Richard H. 10 Aug 1909 - 18 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Son of Ernest & Elizabeth (Arnsmeyer) Bengsch; married Dorotha J. Hasselton
10 Oct 1909 - 10 Aug 1984]
Services for Richard H. Bengsch, 67 of 931 West Turner, were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Broadway Baptist Church with the Revs. Norman Nobel and Ray Burrell
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Clever under direction of Meadors of
Republic. Mr. Bengsch died Monday at 4:35 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital after a short
illness. He was a former Billings resident who moved to Springfield five years ago. He
was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and Billings Masonic Lodge 379 AF and
AM. Survivors include his wife, Dorotha, a son, Harold Bengsch, Springfield Chief of
environmental hygiene, 921 West Turner; a brother, Burton, of Billings, a sister, Agnes
Hering, also of Billings and two grandchildren.
Bengsch, Wilhelmina 1869 - 22 Feb 1949 CCR 24 Feb 1949
[Note: married John Ferd Bengsch 6 Jul 1845 - 27 Oct 1940]
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilhelmina Bengsch, 79, who died Tuesday morning,
Feb 22, in a Springfield hospital were held Friday afternoon at Maples-Harris chapel in
Billings, Rev. E.H. Koerber of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Smart cemetery.
Mrs. Bengsch was born in Germany and came to the United States at an early age. For
the past 25 years she has been a resident of the Billings community. She was a member of
the Lutheran church. She is survived by a son, W.W. Bengsch of Billings; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Augusta Arndt of Glendale, CA, Mrs. Hulda Arndt of Clever, and Mrs.
Lena Prel of Milwaukee; as well as other relatives and many friends. She suffered a hip
fracture several weeks ago which resulted in her death.
Benna, Melissa Lea 15 Jan 1982 - 26 Dec 1998 CCH-N 30 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of Mike & Connie (Reed) Benna]
Melissa Lea Benna, 16, Ozark, passed away at 8:40 p.m., December 26, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after injuries suffered in an automobile
accident. Melissa was born January 15, 1982 to Mike and Connie Benna. She was a
student at Ozark High School, a member of The Drama Club and Ozark High School
Band. Melissa is survived by her parents, two sisters; Karen Bohannon and husband
Brent; Jessica Benna, both of Ozark; brother, Brian Benna, Ozark; paternal grandparents,
John and Mary Benna, Shalimar Fl.; maternal grandparents Kenny and Mary Lou Reed,
Bruner; one nephew Logan Bohannon, Ozark. Funeral Mass was at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
December 29, in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul
McLoughlin celebrant under the care of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
followed in the Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the
church with Prayer service beginning at 7 p.m.
Bennett, Austin Michael 21 Sep 1993 -25 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Travis Lee Steele & Tresa Bennett]

Austin Michael Bennett, infant son of Tresa Bennett and Travis Lee Steele, died
at 12:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. His age
was 4 months and 4 days. He was born Sept. 21, 1993 at Citizens Memorial Hospital,
Bolivar. Survivors include his parents, Tresa Bennett and Travis Lee Steele, Greenfield;
great-grandparents Joyce and Dave Howard, Aurora, Colo., and Melton and Frances
Bennett, Greenfield; paternal grandparents, Nancy and Rick Steele, Wasola, and Teresa
Muehlebach, Greenfield; great-grandmother Betty Stubblefield, Trenton, and greatgrandmother Jewel Brown, Pattonburg; several aunts and uncles; godparents Michael and
Misty Bennett, Greenfield. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at the Greenfield
Funeral Chapel, with Rev Jeff Davidson and Rev. Mark Cerutti officiating. Burial
followed in Corry Cemetery. The family received friends from 6 to 8 Thursday at the
Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Services were under the direction of the Greenfield Funeral
Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to SIDS.
Bennett, Claude 12 Jun 1898 - 3 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: married Annie Mae]
Claude Bennett, 90, of Republic, died June 3 at Springfield Community Hospital
after a long illness. Services for Mr. Bennett were held June 6 at the Meadors Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Hull officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Bennett was a lifelong resident of the Republic community. He was a retired barber
and farmer, and was a former member of the Republic Masonic Lodge and of the Barbers
Union. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae; two sons, Jay and Harold, both of
Republic; four daughters, Ella Mae Norwood, Republic, Margie Kinder, Columbus, Ohio,
Jean Williams, Clever, and Marion McDonald, Wilmington, California; a brother, Frank
Bennett, Republic; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren.
Bennett, Hazel L. (Morrow) 13 Dec 1912 - 8 Oct 1977 OH 11 Oct 1977 p9
[Note: married Norman F. Bennett]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Hazel L. Bennett, 84, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Richwood
Cemetery east of here. Mrs. Bennett died at 8:30 a.m. Monday in her home after a long
illness. She was a native of Benton, Mo. and lived in Sikeston in her teens. She then
moved to Springfield in 1970 and to Nixa in 1976. Mr. Bennett was a member of the First
Baptist Church and Order of Eastern Star, both in Sikeston. Survivors include her
husband, Norman F.; a son, George B. of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Glen Menz, Nixa;
two sisters, Mrs. Effie Beard, Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs. Mattie Craig, Cape Girardeau; a
brother, Elbert Morrow, Charleston, Mo. and four grandchildren.
Bennett, Harold “Unk” 26 Nov 1924 - 22 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: married Ila]
Harold "Unk" Bennett, 64, of Republic, died at 8:55 a.m. June 22 in his home
after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Bennett were held June 24 in the Wade
Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Tobias Meeker officiating. Burial was under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Mr. Bennett was a retired carpenter and a World
War II veteran with the United States Navy. Surviving are his wife, Ila; a son, Lon L.

Bennett and his wife, Marie; two daughters, Joy McConnell, and Kay Haynes and her
husband, Jim, all of Republic; three grandchildren, Jena Kay and Travis Lee McConnell,
and Kirby Race Bennett; two step grandsons, Joshua and Jimmy Haynes; a brother, Jay
Bennett, Republic; four sisters, Ella Mac Norwood, Republic, Margie Kinder, Columbus,
Ohio, Jean Williams, Clever, and Marion McDonald, Wilmington, California; and Mrs.
Anna Mae Bennett, Republic. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hospice
Visiting Nurse's Association.
Bennett, Iretta May (Smith) 16 May 1934 - 15 Apr 2003 CCH-N 23 Apr 2003
Iretta May Bennett, 68, Nixa, died April 15, 2003, in Magnolia Square,
Springfield. She was born May 16, 1934, in Douglas County. On Oct. 19, 1952, she and
Alvin Dale Bennett were married. He preceded her in death on July 15, 2002. Bennett
was also preceded in death by her mother, Cella (Morris) Smith and step-mother, Mildred
Smith. Bennett baked and decorated wedding and all occasion cakes for 30 years, quilted
and was a seamstress. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. She was a member
of First Freewill Baptist Church, Ozark. Survivors include five children and their
spouses, Dale V. and Carol Bennett, Wildwood, Deby and Gary McCurter, Springfield;
Ricky and Terri Bennett, St. Charles, Cindy Garner, Nixa and Leasa and Rick Cobb,
Rogersville; five grandchildren, Kim, Jason, Ryan, Carisa and Samuel; five great
grandchildren; her father, Edward Smith, Willow Springs; nine brothers and sisters and
their spouses, Harley and Eva Smith, Evelyn David, Billy and Ava Smith, and Charles
and Carolyn Smith, all of Willow Springs, Roy and Audrey Smith, Vanzant, Tommy and
Mary Lou Smith, Junior and Barb Smith, Peter and Kay Smith and Judy and Charles
Heathman, all of Cabool, nieces and nephews. Services were at 10:30 a.m. April 17 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Gary Mitchener, Officiating. Burial Followed in
Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, West Plains.
Bennett, J. L. 1945 - 29 Mar 1967
CCR 6 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Dovie (?) Bennett; married Janet Eakins]
J. L. Bennett, 21, of Springfield died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, in St.
John’s Hospital after an illness of several months. A member of the Cherry Street Baptist
church, he is survived by his wife, the former Janet Eakins and a daughter, Charlotte Jane
of the home; his mother, Mrs. Dovie Bennett of Springfield; three brothers, Preston of
Niles, Mich., Tommy Joe and Charles of Abington, Ill.; four sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bryant of
Livonia, Mich., Mrs. Veda Mack of Berwick, Ill., Mrs. Mary Baker of Denver, Colo., and
Mrs. Geraldine Bibbs of Springfield; a half-sister, Mrs. Reba Webster of Pocahontas,
Ark; a half-brother, Galion Bennett of St. Louis. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m.
Friday, March 31. in Cherry Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Gillming and
the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of
Chapel of the Ozarks.
AND
Bennett, J. L. 1945 - 29 Mar 1967 gwobit
J. L. Bennett, 21 of Springfield died at 2:30 AM, Wednesday, March 29, 1967 in
St. John’s Hospital, after an illness of several months. A member of the Cherry Street
Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, the former Janet Eakins, and a daughter,
Charlotte Jane of the home; his mother, Mrs. Dovie Bennett of Springfield; three

brothers, Preston of Niles, Michigan, Tommy Joe and Charles of Abington, IL; Four
sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bryant of Livonia, Michigan,, Mrs. Veda Mack of Berwick, IL, Mrs.
Mary Baker of Denver, CO, and Mrs. Geraldine Bibbs of Springfield; a half sister, Mrs.
Retha Webster of Pocahontas, AR; a half –brother, Galion Bennett of St. Louis. Funeral
services were at 1:30 PM Friday, March 31 in Cherry Street Baptist Church, with the
Rev. Kenneth Gillming and the Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery under direction of Chapel of the Ozarks. Springfield Leader & Press.
AND
Bennett, J. L. 1945 - 29 Mar 1967 OH 31 Mar 1977 p10
IN MEMORY OF J. L. BENNETT who died March 29, 1967.
Ten years since you went away, but still remembered every day, As one Kind,
Gentle and True, Your family misses you every day. Dovie Bennett, Janet, Charlotte and
Cheryl
Bennett, Jordan Joseph 24 Nov 1938 - 1 Jul 1996 CCH-N 10 Jul 1996
Jordan Joseph Bennett, 57, Nixa, died Monday, July 1, 1996. He was born
November 24, 1938 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, receiving
an Honorable Discharge in 1963. Mr. Bennett was employed by a gun scope company as
supervisor. Survivors include: His parents, Clinton and Margaret (Ellsworth) Bennett,
Covalis, Montana; two brothers, Roy Bennett and his wife, Angie, Chino, California, and
Alan Bennett, Anaheim, California; and three sisters, Irene Shatney and her husband,
Jim, Covalis, Montana, Elaine Whinery and her husband, Dale, Nixa, and Ida Mae Scott
and her husband, Jack, Lancaster, California. Funeral services were Friday, July 5 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor John Graham officiating. Burial was in
Richwood Cemetery.
Bennett, Lyman L. 13 Aug 1909 - 20 Feb 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 (SIC)
[Note: Son of Edgar A. & Bessie (Calkins) Bennett; married Nancy Roberts 16 Feb 1905
- 3 May 1995]
Lyman L. Bennett, age 86, of Ozark, passed away at 5:03 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20,
1996, in St: John's Regional Health Center. He was born Aug. 13, 1909 of an early
Springfield family, the son of Edgar A. and Bessie Calkins Bennett. He was a member of
Mr. Pisgah Methodist Church, a Veteran of World War II, a member of Solomon
Masonic Lodge #271, and a retired employee of the U.S. Medical Center for Federal
Prisoners. He moved to Ozark in 1956. His beloved wife, Nancy, preceded him in death
on May 3, 1995. Survivors include: two daughters, Nancy Young, Ozark, and Charlotte
Mayberry and her husband, Tom, McHenry, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Steve Young,
Carolyn Summers, Beth Coffer, Nick Young, Kevin Young, Bennett Mayberry, Melissa
Hollander, and Mariann Mayberry; ten great-grandchildren; and a brother, retired United
State Navy Commander Paul B. Bennett, Hanahan, South Carolina. Funeral services were
Friday, Feb. 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Long officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to
Mount Pisgah Methodist Church, 2074 S. Goldfinch Ln., Springfield, Mo. 65809.
I need not shout my faith,
Thrice Eloquent Are quiet trees
and the green listening sod;

Hushed are the stars,
Whose Power is never spent;
The hills are mute,
yet how they speak of God!
My Credo
Bennett, Nancy (Roberts) 16 Feb 1905 - 3 May 1995 CCH-N 10 May 1995
[Note: Daughter of William and Tahula (McKiney) Roberts; married Lyman L. Bennett
13 Aug 1909 - 20 Feb 1996]
Nancy Roberts Bennett, 90, Ozark, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 1995,
in her home. She was born Feb. 16, 1905, east of Springfield near the community of
Mumford, the daughter of William and Tahula McKiney Roberts. She was lifelong
member of Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church and lived in Springfield 51 years before moving
to Ozark to retire with her husband. She is survived by her husband, Lyman L. Bennett;
two daughters, Nancy Young, Ozark, and Charlotte Mayberry and her husband, Tom,
Illinois; eight grandchildren, Steve Young, Carolyn Summers, Beth Coffer, Nick Young,
Kevin Young, Bennett Mayberry, Melissa Hollander, and Mariann Mayberry; and eight
great-grandchildren. Services were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Charles Newhart officiating. Burial was Monday in Hazel Cemetery, Springfield
with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt.
Pisgah Methodist Church or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Bennett, Stella Phoebe (St. John) Brown Mar 1886 - 17 Feb 1969 CCR 20 Feb 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Vincent Purcell & Maude (Ray) St. John; all of her listed siblings are
from Vincent’s second marriage - to Lydia Lawson; married first a Brown & second a
Bennett, but neither record in Christian County, so don’t know any names or dates]
Mrs. Stella Phoebe Bennett, 82 of Springfield died at 10:00 p.m. Monday in
Mercy Villa after a lingering illness. Mrs. Bennett was a member of St. Paul Methodist
Church, Eastern Star and the White Shrine. Survivors include a son, Ray L. Brown, of the
home; three brothers, Frank St. John, Sparta, Ellis St. John, Bruner and Ray St. John,
Fresno, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Chaffin, Hamilton, Mont. and Mrs. Zella Howard,
Sparta. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Gorman-Scharpt Chapel with the Rev. Oliver
W. Albright officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
Bennett, Rex Carl 1 May 1930 - 19 Jan 2005 SN-L 23 Jan 2005
Rex Carl Bennett was born May 1, 1930, near Republic, Missouri to Carl Herman
and Juanita Pauline (Wade) Bennett and died January 19, 2005, in an auto accident near
Ozark, Missouri. Rex graduated from Republic High School and attended Southwest
Missouri State University. He retired in 1992 after 33 years service with Kraft Foods. He
married Doris Imogene True, June 1, 1952 in Republic, Missouri and to this union two
children were born. He was a member of South Street Christian Church and was a
member of Republic Lodge No. 570, A.F. & A.M., for more than 50 years. He was
predeceased by his parents; his son, Philip Carl Bennett; and two brothers, Donald and
Paul Bennett. Survivors include his wife, Imogene Bennett of the home; one daughter,
Cynthia Anne and her husband Larry A. Scott, La Porte, Texas; two grandchildren,
Christopher Bennett Scott and Jessica Lynn Scott, La Porte, Texas; one sister, Helen

Selph, Springfield; two nephews, Michael Selph and Patrick Selph, Springfield; one
niece, Susan Habermehl, Springfield; and one aunt, Hilda Wade, Springfield. Funeral
services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2005, in GormanScharpf
Brentwood Chapel with the Reverend George Latimer officiating. Burial will follow in
Wade Chapel Cemetery near Republic, Mo. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m., Sunday in
the funeral home.
Benson, Amy Lynn 23 Jul 1970 - 29 Mar 2005 SN-L 3 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Alan & Marilyne (Arney) Benson]
Amy Lynn Benson, 34, of St. Louis, Mo., joined our Lord on the evening of
March 29, 2005. Amy was born July 23, 1970, in Davenport, Iowa. After graduating from
the University of Iowa in 1993, Amy began a career in Sales and Marketing in
Minneapolis, Minn., where she lived for 10 years before relocating to the Springfield,
Mo., area. During this time, her warm smile, outgoing personality, and passion for
reading, writing, and animals left a lasting impression on the lives of those she touched.
Amy was always ready to help those less fortunate than herself and maintained an active
role in community programs devoted to helping others. Amy will always be remembered,
by her family and friends, for her bright eyes, beautiful smile, bubbly personality, and
sweet ways. Her clever wit and unassuming sense of humor helped light up the room
whenever she was present. Amy loved children and especially enjoyed spending time
with her niece and nephew. Amy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents,
LaVelle and Martin Broadrick, and Jim Arney and her paternal grandparents, Charles and
Clara Benson. She is survived by her parents, Alan and Marilyne Benson of Nixa;
brothers, Jeff of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kevin Benson; sister-in-law, Jill Benson; and
niece and nephew, Carina and Cameron Benson of Lakeville, Minn. "Don't stand beside
my grave and weep, For I'm not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I
am the diamond's glint on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle
autumn's rain. When you awaken in morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of
quiet birds in circle flight, I am soft stars that shine at night, Don't stand beside my grave
and cry I am not there, I did not die. -MELINDA SUE PACHO
Benson, Ruth (Blankenship) 1936 - 14 Jul 2005 SN-L 17 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Mark & Rose Blankenship; married 3 Aug 1957 William Benson]
Ruth Benson, 69, of Ozark, Mo., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, July 14,
2005. She died peacefully at home, after a very short battle with Renal Cell Carcinoma.
She was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Benson. Born in Poplar, Mont., the daughter
of Mark and Rose Blankenship, Ruth spent her happy childhood days at her family home
south of Wolf Point, near the Missouri river. She attended the local elementary school
system and graduated from the Wolf Point High School. While attending the North
Central Bible College in Minneapolis, Minn., Ruth met the man of her life, William
Benson, a native of Missouri. They were married on August 3, 1957, and would have
celebrated 48 years of marriage this year. Two children were born into this family, Brian
of Kansas City, Mo., and Debbie (Benson) O'Reilly of Nixa, Mo. Ruth was a fun-loving,
light-hearted lady with a unique sense of humor. She enjoyed jogging and hiking with
Bill, canoeing and float trips. Her recreational highlight was hiking into the Grand
Canyon. She played tennis with Bill (an avid tennis player), enjoyed reading, gardening,

and cooking. She was active in church work, and enjoyed volunteer work at Teen
Challenge while living in Springfield and Ozark. Ruth worked for the General Electric
Company and later for the Gospel Publishing House. Surviving family: husband, Bill G.
Benson; son, Brian Benson and wife, Lisa; daughter, Debbie and husband, Patrick
O'Reilly; sister, Gwen Spencer; brother, Philip Blankenship and wife, Marlene; sister,
Marilyn, and husband, Don Droke; three grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host
of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her father, Mark Blankenship;
mother, Rose (Seed) Blankenship; sister, Esther Blankenship; and brother, Mark
Blankenship. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, July 18, 2005, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South located at 441 West Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
Funeral services will immediately follow from 12 to 12:30 p.m. in the Greenlawn Chapel
at the Funeral Home with burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
Benton, Ray Larry Jan 1948 - 4 May 1948 CCR 6 May 1948
[Note: Son of Guy & ? (Jones) Benton - no legible tombstone in the Chadwick Cemetery]
Ray Larry Benton, 4-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Benton of Chadwick
died Tuesday evening, May 4, in the Ozark Osteopathic hospital in Springfield after a
short illness. In addition to the child’s parents, he is survived by one brother, John Ray,
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Benton, Sr. of Nebraska, the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Jones of Chadwick, two aunts and two uncles.
Graveside services were held Wednesday at the Chadwick cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with
Rev. Chas Shipman officiating. Funeral arrangements and burial was under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Benz, Ervin E., Rev. 24 Jan 1935 - 5 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of Warren & Dollie Benz; married Mildred “Micki” Parker]
Reverend Ervin E. Benz, age 65, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, April 5,
2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born January 24, 1935 in
Sedalia, Missouri and was the son of Warren and Dollie Benz. He attended and received
his degrees from Southwest Baptist College, Central Missouri State University and
Midwestern Theological Seminary. On May 23, 1954 he and Mildred (Micki) Parker
were married. Reverend Benz served as a Southern Baptist Minister for 47 years as pastor
of churches of Missouri, Illinois, and Florida. He was presently pastor of Morningstar
Baptist Church, Crane. He was past Director of Missions for the Tri County Baptist
Association. Reverend Benz also was co-founder of Restaurant Management Services,
Inc. in Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Micki; five children, Carol Miller and her
husband David, Joplin, David Benz and his wife Shari, Springfield, Melody Benz,
Merrilee Benz, both of Battlefield, Mark Benz and his wife, Rhonda, Paducah, Kentucky;
his mother, Dollie Benz, Adrian, Missouri; his mother-in-law, Florence Parker Gallatin,
Chillicothe, Missouri; a sister, Shirley Dizney and her husband, Charles, Adrian,
Missouri; 16 grandchildren, Christie Anglin, Sarah Benz, Ken Kehler, Jonathan Benz,
Beki Benz, Kyle Kehler, Steven Benz, Maria Posada, Celia Posada, Jennifer Miller, Kati
Benz, Dani Benz, Janella Miller, Derek Benz, Isaac Benz, and Julia Posada; three greatgrandchildren, Tatum Anglin, Claire Anglin, and Luke Saylor; other relatives and many
friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Benz. A funeral service was held
Saturday, April 8 at Nixa First Baptist Church with Dr. Ted Francis and Dr. Richard

Eakins officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to
Morningstar Baptist Building Fund, PO Box 430 Crane, MO 65633.
Berbereia, Alfred Correia 6 Oct 1903 - 18 Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: married 8 Jun 1931 Blanche B.]
OZARK - Prayer services for Albert Correia Berbereia, 72, Ozark was at 8:30
p.m. Monday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church here. The Rev. Philip A. Bucher
will officiate, and burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Berbereia died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday
in Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson after a long illness. He was a native of the
Azora Islands, coming to the United States in 1920, where he lived in the state of
California. Mr. Berbereia moved to Ozark in 1934 where he operated a service station for
34 years, retiring in 1969. He was a member of the Ozark Lions Club of which he was a
past president, and he worked with the Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Blanche
B.; two sons, Joseph Gough Berbereia, Lee’s Summit and Tony Gough Berbereia,
Branson; a brother and two sisters, both of the Azores Islands, and a granddaughter.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Skaggs Community
Hospital add-a-bed fund.
Berends, William J. 1888 - 30 Sep 1959 CCR 8 Oct 1959 p1
Funeral services for William J. Berends, 70, of Ponce de Leon who died Sept. 30
at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church with Rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon under direction
of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He had been a resident of Ponce de Leon since moving
there from Jenkins, Mo. three years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora Berends;
two sons, Walter Berends of Dodge City, Kan., and Master Sgt. George Berends with the
U. S. Army at Antioch, Calif., one daughter, Mrs. Mary Helen Glenn of Antioch, for
grandchildren and one great granddaughter; two brothers, Sam Berends of Laverne, Okla
and Ira Berends of Mapleton, Kan., Mrs. Gertrude Keith of Cheny Kan, and Mrs. Iola
Chrisman of Joplin, Mo.
Berghaus, Eugenia (Leitensdorfer) 24 Jul 1876 - 16 Aug 1964 CCR 20 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Pauline (Grove) Leitensdorfer; married William H.
Berghaus]
Rosary services for Mrs. Eugenia Berghaus, 88 of Billings, who died at 1:30 a.m.
Sunday Aug. 16, in the Methodist Home at Marionville, were at 8 p.m. Monday in
Cantrell Chapel at Billings. Requiem mass was at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s church
here with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Mrs. Berghaus is survived by a brother, Vernon Leitensdorfer, Billings and a sister, Mrs.
H. J. Neyer, Billings.
Berghaus, Joseph G. 5 Oct 1887 - 31 Jan 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of John Bernard & Anna Theresa Mary (Auffert) Berghaus; married Anna
Mary Assenmacher 17 Feb 1890 - 15 Jul 1935]
Joseph G. Berghaus, 81, of Billings died at 5:45 p.m. Friday in Springfield Mercy
Villa. He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Adaleen Pachlhofer, Springfield; Mrs.

Agnes Schatz and Mrs Esther Netzer, Billings and Miss Leona Berghaus, Washington, D.
C.; one brother, Leo of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Theresa Fabro, Billings; and 12
grandchildren., Rosary services were at 8 o’clock Sunday night in St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Bergstrom, Donna Lou (Glidewell) Thompson Skinner 14 Jul 1953 - 9 May 2005 SNL 12 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jadie & Betty (Riggs) Glidewell; married ? Thompson; married ?
Skinner; married 18 Dec 1985 John Bergstrom]
Donna Lou Bergstrom, 51, Ash Grove, passed away Wed., March 9th in her
home. She was born July 14, 1953, in Springfield, to Jadie and Betty (Riggs) Glidewell.
She married John Bergstrom December 18, 1985, in Springfield. Donna was a
homemaker and mother. She enjoyed arranging flowers and cake decorating. She was a
member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Thompson;
her parents; and a stepdaughter, Michelle Bergstrom. She is survived by her husband of
19 years, John; children, Thomas Stanley Skinner III (Betty), and Cindy Duncan (Bill);
stepdaughter, Nicole Bergstrom; three brothers, Danny Glidewell (Debbie), Donald
Glidewell (Sharon), and Ronald Glidewell; two sisters, Peggy Keyes (Frank), and Bonnie
Steinert (Rick); four grandchildren, Emily, Stephanie, Allison, and Chase; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Payne
Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lupis Foundation. Springfield
News-Leader, March 12, 2005.
Bernard, Leon J. “Leo” 28 Oct 1923 - 5 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Giovanna Bernard; married 17 Nov 1945 Antoinette "Nettie"
DeConte]
Leon "Leo" J. Bernard, 69, Nixa, died at 5:45 a.m., Friday, March 5, 1993 in his
home. He was born Oct. 28, 1923 in Providence, R. I., the son of Thomas J. and
Giovanna Bernard. He married Antoinette "Nettie" DeConte on Nov. 17, 1945. He served
in the Air Force during World War II. He previously lived in Connecticut where he was a
commercial fisherman, then moved to Bancroft, Neb., Nederland, and Rifle, Colo. He
was a third generation hardwood craftsman, cabinet/furniture maker and contractor. For
the last five years he was the custodian of Espy School, Nixa. He was preceded in death
by his parents and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Nettie Bernard; son and
daughter-in-law, Warren and Jody Bernard, Durango, Colo., son Leo John Bernard, Rifle,
Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and Steve Kline, and their son, Morgan,
Springfield: a grandchild, Deborah Killian, her husband, Donald, and great-grandchild,
David Killian, Tampa Bay, Fla.; three brothers; two sisters; one godchild, Kody
Krunmanacker, Nixa.
Bernet, Robert Ray 1 Mar 1928 - 3 Sep 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Fred & Myrtle Bernet, Sr.]
Robert Ray Bernet, 61, of Nixa, died at 5:15 a.m. Sept. 3 at the Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. Services for Mr. Bernet will be held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Sept.
7) in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Burial will follow in White Chapel Cemetery,

Springfield. Mr. Bernet was born March 1, 1923 in Springfield, Missouri, to Myrtle and
Fred Bernet, Sr. He was a veteran of World War II, and owned and operated the City
Cleaning Company for many years. After selling that company, Mr. Bernet worked for
the Paul Mueller Company. Surviving are Mr. Bernet's daughter, Becky Bernet, of St.
Louis; one sister, Dorothy Geno, of the state of Arkansas; and a very close nephew and
his wife , Jerry and Joyce Bernet, of Springfield.
Berridge, Leslie Eugene 19 Nov 1931 - 21 Mar 1950 CCR 23 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of Clarence E. & ? (?) Berridge]
Leslie Eugene Berridge, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Berridge of near
Clever, died Tuesday afternoon shortly after being crushed by his overturning automobile
on a gravel road two miles southwest of Nixa. His companion in the car, Billy Gene
Ailshire, 17, escaped with cuts and bruises. Berridge had enlisted in the Army November
19, on his 18th birthday and had been stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He had arrived
home this week on furlough before being assigned to overseas duty. In his parents’ 1937
Plymouth sedan he went to Nixa and picked up Ailshire and the two were driving around.
The accident happened about 3:15 when the car hit loose gravel at the bottom of a dip.
The auto veered out of Berridge’s control, hit a small concrete culvert, and plunged off
the left side of the road, overturning once. Berridge was hurled out the left door in a
gulley. Berridge was pinned underneath. Ailshire managed to climb out of the car without
help. Two farmers heard the crash and ran to the scene and pushed the car off the injured
driver. A Springfield ambulance was called but the boy died in the ambulance about 3:30.
Greene County coroner Randolph Neale attributed his death to a broken neck and internal
injuries. Berridge had attended school at Republic and Nixa and graduated from Nixa
high school last spring. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Betty Lou and Shirley
Lee, four brothers, Lon, Fon, Leonard, and J.E., all of the home east of Clever, and his
grandmother, Mary E. Thornton of Whelen Springs, Arkansas.
Berry, Estelle R. (Eaton) 1921 - 24 Sep 1974 OH 3 Oct 1974 p2
[Note: married John E. Berry]
NIXA - Mrs. Estelle R. Berry, 53, a former resident of Hurley and Stone County,
died last Tuesday in the Osteopathic Hospital, Tulsa, Okla. following a long illness. Mrs.
Berry lived near Hurley until moving to Tulsa following a long illness. Survivors include
her husband, John E.; two brothers, Dallas Eaton and Dane Eaton, both of Wichita, Kan.;
six sisters, Mrs. Alta Savage, Route 2, Crane, Miss Almeta Eaton, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs.
Vesta Lee, Route 2, Crane, Mrs. Fern Bergen, 2245 West Walnut, Springfield, Mrs. Ollie
Jean Evans, Route 1, Crane, and Mrs. Ada Hilton, Aurora. Funeral services were at 11
a.m. Friday in the Southern Baptist Church at Hurley with the Rev. George Kelly
officiating. Burial will be in Short Cemetery near Hurley under the direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Berry, Guy J. 15 Mar 1907 - 4 Apr 1972 CCR 6 Apr 1972 p1
[Note: married Margie]
Funeral services for Guy J. Berry, 65, of Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel here, with the Rev. Burney Claxton officiating. Burial was in Galloway
Cemetery. Mr. Berry died at 4:00 a.m. Sunday at his home following a short illness. A

native of Kentucky, he was a resident of Missouri for 59 years. He was an employee of
the Missouri Conservation Commission for 43 years, serving as superintendent of
Sequiota State Park 15 years and superintendent of the Shepherd of the Hills Trout
Hatchery from 1959 to 1969, when he retired. Survivors include his wife, Margie; two
daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Dittrick, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Freda Curd of Springfield; a
son, Michael Berry of Hollister; a sister, Mrs. Mary Greer, of Stotts City; two brothers,
Leslie Berry of Forsyth and Richard Berry of Kansas City; and 11 grandchildren.
Berry, Mable M. (Pugh) 5 Nov 1902 - 3 Oct 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married Otis B. Berry]
OZARK - Prayer services for Mrs. Mable M. Berry, 74, of the Ozark area, were at
7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark with the Rev. Phillip Bucher officiating.
Burial was in St. Francis Cemetery, St. Francis, Kan. Mrs. Berry died at 8:45 a.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital. Death was attributed to natural causes. A native of
Kearney, Neb., she was a resident of the Ozark area for 20 years. She was a member of
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church here. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Irene
Bray, Bruner, Mrs. Maxine Husemoller, North Platte, Neb and Mrs. Esther Young,
Springfield; two sons, Jack H. of Albany, Ga. and Otis B. Berry, Jr., Elmer Creek, Neb.; a
brother, Budd Pugh, Des Moines, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Scrivner, Santa Monica,
Calif., Mrs. Ann Rolfe, Champion, Neb.; 23 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Berry, William C. 5 Aug 1924 - 17 Nov 1992 OH 25 Nov 1992
William C. Berry, 68, Ozark, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 in his home. He
was born Aug. 5, 1924 in Fort Smith, Ark, the son of John W. and Beulah Browning
Berry. On Dec. 24, 1943, he married Colleen Buzbee. After living in California for 25
years employed as a teacher and 23 years employed at Disneyland, he moved to Ozark
upon his retirement in 1979. He served as treasurer for the Ozark Rural Fire Protection
District and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Colleen
Berry, of the home, two sons, Michael C. Berry, South Laguna, Calif, and Wesley K.
Berry, Springfield; his mother, Beulah E. Berry, Van Buren, Ark; his mother-in-law, Mrs.
Opie Buzbee, Springfield, three brothers and their wives, Bill and Louise Berry, Bristow,
Okla, Brownie and Betty Berry, Tulsa, Okla, and Hovert and Barbara Berry, Fort Smith,
Ark; two sisters and their husbands, Joyce and Jim Shannon, McAllister, Okla and Lina
Lee and Elwood Parker, Rudy, Ark.; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. H.
O. Buzbee, Rogersville, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friend.Services were
held Friday, Nov. 20 in the National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Ark. under the direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel,. Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Berryman, David William 27 Mar 1916 - 23 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: married Gala Pauline Sarns 1934 - 4 Feb 1989]
David William Berryman, 72, of Springfield, died at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 23 in his
home following a long illness. Services for Mr. Berryman were held Feb. 27 at King's
Way United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lee Soxman officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel. Mr.

Berryman attended Westminster College at Fulton, receiving an A.B. degree and the
University of Missouri at Columbia, where he earned his masters degree in Educational
Administration. He served schools in Green City, Poplar Bluff, and Springfield in many
capacities. He held the position of Director of Vocational and Technical Education in the
Springfield Public Schools from 1958 until his retirement in 1980. He then served as
Executive Director of the National Council of Local Administrators of Vocation,
Technical and Practical Arts Education until December of 1988. He was active in many
Vocational Education programs throughout his. career, serving on several congressional
committees. He received awards and commendations for his work throughout his long
career. He was a member of King's Way United Methodist Church for 31 years, where he
served actively. He was also a member of the Downtown Kiwanis Club and of the
Chamber of Commerce. Surviving are a son, John D. Berryman, Lee's Summit; a
daughter, Mary Beth Freeman, Rogersville; four grandchildren, Mike and Kristy
Berryman, and Sam and Sarah Freeman. Memorial contributions are suggested to
Hospice or to the King's Way United Methodist Church Growth Fund.
Berryman, Gala Pauline (Sarns) 1934 - 4 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: married David William Berryman 27 Mar 1916 - 23 Feb 1989]
Gala Pauline Berryman, 54, of Springfield, died at 4:12 a.m. Feb. 4 at St. John's
Regional Health Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Berryman were held Feb. 7
in the King's Way United Methodist Church with the Revs. Frank Jones and Lee Soxman
officiating, Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf
University Chapel. Mrs. Berryman graduated from Springfield Baptist Hospital as a
registered nurse. She received a baccalaureate degree in nursing at Drury College and her
master's degree in Vocational Education at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She
was a teaching assistant for the University of Missouri graduates in Vocational
Education. She served as coordinator for all health occupations at Graff Area Vocational
Technical Center for 15 Years. She was a member of AVA, MVA, Missouri Health
Occupations Association and served as president of the Missouri Industrial Education
Association. She was a former member of the American Nurses' Association and served
as an officer and director of the Missouri Nurses' Association. She received the
Outstanding Service Award in Vocational Education in Missouri in 1984. She was a
member of King's Way United Methodist Church. Mrs. Berryman's survivors include her
husband, David; a son, John D. Berryman, Lee's Summit; a daughter, Mary Beth
Freeman, Rogersville; her mother, Mary Sarns; four grandchildren, Mike and Kristy
Berryman, and Sam and Sarah Freeman. Memorial donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society, Hospice, American Lung Association, or King's Way United
Methodist Growth Fund.
Bertoldi, Charles F. 29 May 1888 - 16 Nov 1972 CCR 23 Nov 1972 p1
[Note: married Ida Marie]
Charles F. Bertoldi, 84, of Springfield, died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, in the
Veteran’s Hospital at Columbia, Mo. after a long illness. Mr. Bertoldi, a resident of
Springfield 20 years, was a member of the Westport Assembly of God Church. He was a
veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Ida Marie; three sons, Leo, San
Bernardino, Calif., A. W. “Toby” of Aurora and Oran, Greenville, Tenn.; three daughters,

Mrs. Billie Grissom, Ozark, Mrs. Deanna Jones, Fair Grove, and Mrs. Helen Hayworth,
Nixa; a brother, Albert, Jacksonville, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Westport Assembly of God Church with the
Revs. Estell Moore and Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Bertoldi, Ida Marie 7 Feb 1916 - 7 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: married Charlie Bertoldi]
Ida Marie Bertoldi, 72, of Springfield, died Oct 7 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. Services for Mrs. Bertoldi were
held Oct 7 at the Westport Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Mrs. Bertoldi was
born Feb 7, 1916, in the community of Mountain Grove. She was united in marriage in
1934 to Charlie Bertoldi. Mrs. Bertoldi was a member of the Westport Assembly of God
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie, in 1972, and by a daughter,
Lucille, in 1960. Her survivors include three daughters, Helen Hayworth, Nixa, Billie
Grissom, Neosho, and Dee Jones, Weatherford, TX; two sons, Oran, Greenville, TN, and
Toby, Aurora; three sisters, Pearl Wade and Ina Hammond, both of Springfield, and
Gladys East, Seymour; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and five great-great
grandchildren.
Berzin, Edward Charles 28 Aug 1917 - 1 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Feb 2001
[Note: Son of Charles & Ann (Link) Berzin]
Edward Charles Berzin, 83, Ozark, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1,
2001 in Christian Healthcare of Missouri, Nixa. Edward was born Tuesday, Aug. 28,
1917 in Illinois, the son of Charles and Ann (Link) Berzin. A former resident of
California, he was a retired employee of the Los Angeles City School Board Building
Maintenance Department. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is
survived by his daughter, Barbara Klinkhamer of Ozark, and two grandchildren. No
funeral services were held. Cremation was held under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Beshears, Charley G. 28 Oct 1881 - Nov 1975 OH 4 Dec 1975 p8
[Note: married Maud Garlew 14 Jun 1890 - Mar 1975]
NIXA - Services for Charley F. Beshears, 95, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Galloway
Cemetery, Galloway. Mr. Beshears died at 5:42 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Beshears was a member of the Galloway
Baptist C and was retired in 1945 from Ash Grove Cement Company, Galloway.
Survivors include a son, Roy H. of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Viola Cluck and
Mrs. Mildred Denney, both of Springfield, Mrs. Florence Salkil, Route 1, Clever and
Mrs. Charleen Schupbach, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Florence Tillman, Springfield and 18
grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Beshears, Maud (Garlew) 14 Jun 1890 - Mar 1975 OH 10 Apr 1975 p11
[Note: married Charley G. Beshears 28 Oct 1881 - Nov 1975]

NIXA - Services for Mrs. Maud Beshears, 84, Nixa, will were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in
Galloway Cemetery. Mrs. Beshears died at 8:42 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield following a short illness. She was a resident of the Galloway community most
of her life before moving to Nixa. She was a member of Galloway Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Charley G.; a son, Roy H. of Springfield; four daughters,
Mrs. Viola Cluck and Mrs. Mildred Denney, both of Springfield, Mrs. Florence Salkill,
Clever and Mrs. Charleen Schupbach, Nixa; a brother, Clarence Garlew, Joplin and 18
grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Beshears, Scott Douglas 1941 - 27 Jul 2006 SN-L 30 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Roy & Duna (?) Beshears; married Corbi Jo Burrows]
Scott Douglas Beshears, age 55, left his loved ones behind at 12:14 a.m. on
Thursday, July 27, 2006, as the result of an automobile accident. Scott loved life, and all
that it had to offer. He loved being a teacher and was currently working on his Master's
degree. Scott was a great influence on many lives. He was loved and respected by all who
knew him. He had great talent, especially when it came to working with his hands, and
thinking outside of the box. He never met a stranger in his life, and was willing to help
everyone. He was a devoted husband, son and father. He talked often about "his girls"
and did everything he could for them. Scott cherished the time he spent teaching his
grandson the "finer things in life" exploring the backyard, examining bugs, hammering
on an anvil, shooting his Black Widow bow, driving the tractor, and so much more. His
friends describe him as "a real dandy, never lacking in personality or character". Scott
was an involved and devoted member of his church, serving as a sponsor on many youth
mission trips, working in Bible schools, and participating in church building trips. He was
a member of Second Baptist Church and had recently attended South Gate Baptist
Church. Scott is survived by his wife, Corbi Jo (Burrows) Beshears of Springfield; his
two daughters and sons-in law, James and Chris McNeal and grandson A.J. of Nixa; and
Brian and Jennifer Hissink of Ozark; his mother, Duna Lynn and her husband, Reverend
Fred Lynn, of Springfield; his father, Roy Beshears of Springfield; and a host of family
and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, at Walnut Lawn
DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home with the Reverends Nolan Carrier and Fred Lynn
officiating. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 30, in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
donations be made to the South Gate Baptist Church Children's Ministry for playground
equipment. Condolences may be expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Bessette, Leo 23 May 1902 - 15 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Mildred]
Services for Leo Bessette, 75, Spokane, were at Greenlawn-Battlefield South
today at 11 a.m.. Mr. Bessette was cremated Thursday. Mr. Bessette died Wednesday in
St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired farmer and had lived in Spokane
since 1968, moving here from the state of Michigan. Survivors include his wife. Mildred;
a daughter,. Mrs. June Casey, Melvindale, Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen LaChance,
Mrs. Antoinette Vallee, Mrs. Aukrure Bisaillon and Mrs. Alice Bisaillon, all of Montreal,

Canada; two brothers, Paul and Anatole, both of Montreal; four grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the heart fund.
AND
Bessette, Leo 23 May 1902 - Jun 1977 gwobit
[Note: married Mildred]
Leo Bessette, 75, Spokane, died at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a short illness, according to a funeral home spokesman. He was a
retired farmer and had lived in Spokane since 1968, moving here from the State of
Michigan. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. June Casey, Melvindale,
Mich.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen La Chance, Mrs. Antoinette Vallee, Mrs. Aurore
Bisaillion and Mrs. Alice Bisaillion, all of Montreal, Canada; two brothers, Paul and
Anatole, both of Montreal; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Contributions may be made to the heart fund. Greenlawn Battlefield South will announce
arrangements. Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Friday, June 16, 1977 Contributed by
Woody Franklin. Services for Leo Bessette, 75, Spokane, will be at GreenlawnBattlefield South Saturday at 11 a.m. Mr. Bessette was cremated Thursday. Mr. Bessette
died Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness.
Bessler, Ida Clara (Miekeley) 12 Oct 1879 - 19 Mar 1975 OH 27 Mar 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of William & Clara (Rienecke) Miekley; married John G. Bessler]
Billings - Services for Mrs. Ida Clara Bessler, 97, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Billings Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Williams and C. C. Keller
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Billings under direction of Cantrell. Mrs.
Bessler died Wednesday afternoon at the home of her sister, Mrs. Minnie Baum, 690 East
Delmar, Springfield of natural causes.
Beth, Alma Lorene (Stinnett) 13 May 1908 – 25 May 1997 CCH-N 31 May 1997
[Note: Daughter of George & Cora (Farwell) Stinnett; married 25 Jul 1925 William
Howard Beth 13 Oct 1893 - 6 Dec 1976]
Alma Lorene Beth, 89, Sedalia, Missouri, died Sunday, May 25, 1997, in
Bothwell Hospital, Sedalia. Alma was born May 13, 1908, in Garrison, the daughter of
George and Cora Farwell Stinnett. She was married to Howard Beth July 25, 1925, who
preceded her in death in 1976. She was a retired sales clerk. Also preceding her in death
are her parents and a brother, Grant Stinnett. Survivors include: two daughters, Ruth
Bymaster and her husband, Robert, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Doris Nix and her
husband, Cliff, Warsaw, Missouri; two sons, Hugh Beth, Columbia, Missouri, and Wayne
Beth and his wife, Joan, Houston, Texas; 16 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 28, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Don Liebel officiating. Burial followed in the Garrison Cemetery.
Beth, Howard 4 Feb 1933 - 29 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of William Howard & Alma Lorene (Stinnett) Beth]
Howard Beth, 70, Columbia, Mo., died at 11:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in
The Bluffs Nursing Care, Columbia. He was born Feb. 4, 1933 at Garrison, Mo., the son
of Howard and Alma (Stinnett) Beth. Beth was a computer control manager and enjoyed
sports, bass fishing and playing basketball for recreation. He was preceded in death by his

parents; and one brother, Wayne Beth. He is survived by three children, Marsha Phillips,
Blue Springs, Mo., Lisa Reinhardt, Columbia, and Jim Stevens, Garrison; two sisters,
Ruth Bymaster, Indianapolis, Ind., and Doris Nixa, Warsaw, Mo.; one granddaughter,
Ronda Cosens; one great-granddaughter, Cameron Cosens; special friend, Diane
Reinhardt; other relatives and caring friends. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, in Garrison Cemetery, Garrison, under the care and direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. The family requests memorial donations to the
Garrison Cemetery, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 786, Ozark, MO 65721.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Beth, William Howard 13 Oct 1893 - 6 Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married 25 Jul 1925 Alma Lorene Stinnett 13 May 1908 - 25 May 1997]
GARRISON - William Howard Beth, 83, Garrison, died at 4 p.m. Monday in his
home after a long illness. He was a native of Fort Scott, Kan. and first moved to Ash
Grove before moving to Garrison in 1926. He then lived in Fresno, Calif. for 12 years
and for 10 years in Kansas City. Mr. Beth returned here in 1961. Survivors include his
wife, Alma L.; two sons, Hugh of Kansas City and Wayne of Houston, Tex.; two
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Bymaster, Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Doris Keltner, Kansas City; a
sister, Mrs. Edna Wilkerson, Springfield; three half-brothers, Ray of Springfield, Willard
of Kansas City and Bill of St. Louis; a half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Campbell, Springfield; six
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Bethel, Patricia Ann 1946 - 17 May 2005 SN-L 22 May 2005
Patricia Ann Bethel, 58, of Hollister, died Tuesday, May 17 at her residence.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 24 at 2 p.m. in the Riverdale Baptist Church,
just South of Nixa. Cremation was under the direction of Whelchel Funeral Chapel.
Betten, David Paul 3 Oct 1980 – 8 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
David Paul Betten, 11, Highlandville, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the emergency
room at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.
He was born Oct. 3, 1980, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Ronald and Kimanne
Betten. He was attending sixth grade in Spokane Schools and was a member of
Highlandville Assembly of God:
Survivors include his parents, Ronald and Kimanne Betten, of the home; two
sisters, Christine and Denise, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Shirley Pettipiece,
Tempe, Ariz.; Dr. and Mrs. Clayton Pettipiece, Nixa; maternal great-grandmother, Vivian
Pettipiece, Salem, Ore.; paternal grandparents, Jean and Dave Beard and Robert and
Elaine Betten, both of Omaha, Neb.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were held Friday, Sept. 11, in the Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. Gary Cooper officiating. Burial was in the Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa.
Beverage, John 1929 - Jun 1953 CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
John Beverage, 24, a former Nixa resident, who drowned recently near San
Diego, California, while surf fishing, according to work received by his uncles, Bob and
Harrison McConnell of Nixa. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Beverage of

Norwalk, Calif, also former Nixa residents. He is survived by his wife and two small
sons.
Beverage, Lura
12 Mar 1895 - 26 Jul 1968
CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas E. & Martha (Etheridge) Beverage; do not find a marriage,
probably should say Miss]
Funeral services for Miss Lura Beverage, 73, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery north of here (Clever) under direction of Cantrell. Miss Beverage died about
12:30 p.m. Wednesday in the home of her cousin, Mrs. Worth Wilkins of Clever. She is
survived by cousins and nephews.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 26 July 1968 in the margin.
Beyer, Emma (Krug)
13 Oct 1883 - 10 Dec 1960 CCR 15 Dec 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Mary Elizabeth (Luck) Krug; was the third wife of
John Martin Beyer]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Beyer, 77, of Billings, who died Saturday
evening at St. John’s Hospital after a short illness, were conducted by the Rev. Harry
Hein at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Church in Billings. Burial was in the
Evangelical and Reformed Church Cemetery west of Billings under direction of Cantrell
of Republic. Mrs. Beyer was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church
at Billings. Survivors include her husband, John Beyer, two sons, the Rev. Fred W. Beyer
of Chicago Heights, Ill. and Bill Beyer of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Brandenburg
of Carthage and Mrs. Annie Bermer of Aurora; a brother, Henry Krug of Springfield;
four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Beyer, John Martin 23 Jan 1874 - 25 Jul 1964 CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Married first Emma S. Dahlmann 25 May 1879 - 8 Jan 1907; married second
Bertha W. Dahlmann 8 Oct 1888 - 24 Mar 1912; married third Emma Krug 13 Oct 1883
- 10 Dec 1960]
John Martin Beyer, 90. of Rt. 1, Billings, a retired insurance man and farmer, died
at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at Connley Rest Home in Springfield after a long illness. He was a
member of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reform Church here. Surviving are two sons, the
Rev. Fred Beyer, Chicago Heights, Ill, and Bill, Route 1, Billings; two sisters, Miss
Emma Beyer, St. Louis and Mrs. Lena Sutter, 1803 West Phelps, Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial
was in St. Peter’s Cemetery directed by Cantrell of Billings.
Beyers, Ashley Ann 11 Aug 1968 - 1 Jun 2006 SN-L 4 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Steve & Laura (Weter) Beyers ]
Ashley Ann Beyers, age 37, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2006.
She was born August 11, 1968, in Springfield. Ashley was a special friend to many and
will be missed by all who knew her. She had a beautiful smile and an outgoing
personality. Ashley enjoyed her cats, country music, and often attended the Oldfield
Opry, where her father performs. Survivors include: Her parents, Laura Moree and Greg

Hatley, and Steve and Pam Beyers, all of Sparta; two sisters, Lisa Billmeyer and husband,
Franklin, Pendleton, Oregon, and Stephenie Beyers, Sparta; a brother, Kevin Weter and
wife, Karyn, Sparta; grandparents, Max and Henrietta Isbell, Springfield, Dema Johns,
Sparta, and Clifford and Clara Johns, Carthage; nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins; and her
family at Sassafras Apartments. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Woodrow
and Juanita Weter; an uncle and aunt, Bob and Connie Weter; two cousins, D.J. Johns
and Joshua Weter; and great-grandparents, Rex and Muriel Moses. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins
officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Beyers, Henrietta (Ince)
1881 - 28 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963
[Note: married Louis Beyers 1866-1945]
Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Beyers, 82, of Chadwick, who died at 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in a St: Louis hospital, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 2, in the
Union Church in Chadwick. The Rev. Earl Sechler officiated. Burial was in the
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Beyers, a resident of Taney
and Christian counties most of her life, is survived by four sons, John, Oilton, Okla.,
Edmond, San Mateo, Calif., William, Denver, and Henry, Oakland, Calif.; four
daughters, Mrs. Nora Hiles, Seminole, Okla., Mrs. Martha Fletcher, East St. Louis, Ill.,
with whom Mrs. Beyers had lived since October, Mrs. Mina Brown, Chadwick, and Mrs.
Betty Eichblatt, Port Arthor Texas, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Beyers, Robert F. 14 Nov 1905 - 11 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of John & Emma Beyers ; married 7 Nov 1925 Bessie Adams]
Robert Beyers, 43, was born to John and Emma Beyers in St. Louis, Mo
November 14, 1905 and died January 11, 1949 in the Springfield Baptist hospital
following a lingering illness. He was united in marriage to Bessie Adams November 7,
1925 and to this union was born one son Robert L Beyers. Mr. Beyers was a member of
the St. Peter’s Evangelical church of Billings. Survivors include his widow, Bessie, of the
home, route 1, Billings; one son, Robert; and his father John M. Beyers of route 1,
Billings; two brothers, Rev. Fred Beyers of Dittmer, MO and William Beyers of Billings.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 12, at 2:00 pm in the St. Peter’s
Evangelical church with the Rev. R.G.A Bareis officiating. Burial was in the IOOF
cemetery at Marionville under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home.

Bieber, Andrew 16 Feb 1867 - 31 Dec 1946 CCR 30 Jan 1947 p5
[Note: Son of Henry & Katherine Bieber; married 4 May 1898 Caroline L. Frank]
Andrew Bieber, 78, retired farmer, dropped dead near the Reinbeck post office on
Main street on Tuesday afternoon Dec. 31. Mr. Bieber had been conversing with citizens
just a few minutes before and was expressing happy New Year wishes to those he
greeted. He had apparently been in his usual health although he had suffered a couple of
heart attacks in recent months. Andrew Bieber was born the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Bieber, Feb. 16, 1867, at Sheffield, Ill., and came as a boy to Iowa with the family and
grew to manhood in Grundy county. He was a member all his life of the Methodist
church. He with the family moved to a farm in Missouri in 1888 and he was then
employed in a mill in Billings, Mo., until 1898. He was wed to Miss Caroline L. Frank,
May 4, 1898, at Billings, Mo., and after the marriage they moved to Iowa, locating in
Reinbeck where he engaged in the clothing business. Five years later he purchased the
farm adjoining Reinbeck in the south where seven children were born to them, four sons
and three daughters. The couple retired from the farm a few years ago and moved to
Reinbeck, purchasing a town home only last fall. Surviving besides his invalid wife, who
is cared for by her sister, Miss Pearl Frank, are his seven children: Warren, Reinbeck;
Paul, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Margaret Stark, Elmhurst, Ill.; Robert, of Lockport, Ill.,
supplying as pastor of the Methodist church there; Leonard and Mrs. Helen Welzel of
Naperville, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Henry R. Frei Sr., Reinbeck, and 13 grandchildren. His
brother, Elias P. Bieber, passed away in late October of 1946. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Friday at the home with Rev. O. Sandbach, pastor of the Methodist church,
officiating and burial made in the Reinbeck cemetery. The preceding account of the death
of Andrew Bieber is taken from an Iowa newspaper clipping recently sent to Mr. William
Amsler by Mr. Charlie Frank, who resides at Hudson, Iowa, who is spending the winter
with his two sons in California. Mr. Bieber, while a resident of Billings was employed in
the old mill which stood where the mill pond now is near the new highway. The Biebers
resided on the farm now owned by Herbert Bluebaum.
Biers, Carl R. 23 Sep 1894 - 19 Sep 1962
CCR 27 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John Henry & Alice R. Biers: grandson of Jonathan Biers of Taney
County who was a brother of Israel Biers who lived in Christian County; married first
Minnie M. Rainey 9 Jan 1883 - 20 Dec 1945; married second a Mrs. Melton who was
mother of Reta, Carl, Jr. and John Edwin]
Funeral services for Carl R. Biers, 67, of route 1, Ozark, who died at 11:25 p.m.
Sept. 19 at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Selmore
Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Biers, a resident of
Ozark community for 64 years, operated a large farm in Elk Valley south of Ozark. He
was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elma; four
daughters, Mrs. Fay Melton and Mrs. Bonnie Gardner, both of Tacoma, Wash., Mrs.
Evelyn Crowe, Kent, Wash. and Reta Jane of the home; two sons, Carl., Jr. and John
Edwin, both of the home; a step-son, David Melton, Ozona, Tex.; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Joyce Workman, Ft. Smith, Ark; and a brother, Ed Biers of La Salle, Colo. Also
surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Bella Klepper, Springfield; Mrs. T. O. Brown, Platteville,

Colo., Mrs. George Morgan, Johnstown, Colo., and Mrs. Frank Morgan and Mrs. Eddie
Doneen, both of Wenatchee, Wash.; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Biers, Ina Bell (Dye) Winslow 9 Feb 1903 - 9 Aug 1999 CCH-N 18 Aug 1999
Ina Bell Dye Winslow Biers, age 96 and a half years passed away Monday
August 9, 1999 in Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa. She was born on February 9,
1903 in Baxter, the daughter of James Garfield Dye and Mary Louisa Bilyeu Dye. She
was raised in the Highlandville area on Green Mound Ridge. At the age of 14 she was
converted and became a member of the First Central Baptist Church on April 27th, 1919.
Also on that day she was united in marriage to Oscar E. Winslow who preceded her in
death on September 28, 1973, and with whom she had nine children. On December 3,
1976, Ina was united in marriage to Jasper Biers. Survivors include: five children, Clyde
and (Huba) Winslow, Sparta, Faye Johnson, Ozark, Betty Stutesmun, Highlandville,
Danny and (Connie) Winslow, Highlandville, Patsy and (Vernon) Skeen, Anaheim, CA;
one daughter-in-law, Lula Winslow, Highlandville; twenty grandchildren; forty seven
great-grandchildren; 41 great-great-grandchildren; many relatives and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; four children, Fern Stutesmun,
Benny Winslow, an infant daughter, Elma Louise and an infant son Jackie; four brothers,
Dewey, ,James, Ernest and Delbert Dye; and one sister, Onita Whitlock. Funeral services
were held Saturday, August 14, 1999 at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the
Pastor Eric Winslow officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Bigelow, Opal I. (Wells) 20 Mar 1910 - 13 Feb 2004 SN-L 15 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Dora B. & Nettie (Merritt) Wells; married 28 Jul 1929 John H.
Bigelow]
Opal I. Bigelow, 93, of Aurora, died Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, in St. John's Hospital
Aurora. She was born March 20, 1910, in Christian County, Mo., to Dora B. and Nettie
(Merritt) Wells. She married John H. Bigelow July 28, 1929, and he preceded her in
death Dec. 2, 2002, after 73 years of marriage. She was a homemaker and a member of
Buck Prairie Baptist Church, where she served as part time pianist. She is survived by
two sons and their wives, Johnnie and Audrey Bigelow of Sedalia, Richard and Sue
Bigelow of Marionville; four daughters and their husbands, Joan and Jack Wise, Carol
Hargus, Barbara and Carroll Kean, all of Aurora, and Eva and Bill Brown of Joplin; sister
Merle Baxter of Marionville; sister-in-law Fern Wells of Marionville; 15 grandchildren;
40 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Her parents, four brothers, one
grandchild and one great great-grandchild, also preceded her in death. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Buck Prairie Baptist Church with Rev. Gary
Bigelow officiating. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora. Visitation will be
6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made
to the Buck Prairie Baptist Church.
Biggs, Ellis J. 24 Dec 1894 - 16 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married Esther]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Ellis J. Biggs, 82, Rogersville, Wednesday in
Harmony Baptist Church here with the Revs. John Potter and Jim Gilbert officiating.
Burial was in Smith Cemetery near Rogersville, The family will be at Marsh Funeral

Home here from 7-8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Biggs died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Biggs was a retired laborer for Frisco
Railway and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of Henderson Masonic
Lodge No. 477, and Harmony Baptist Church, both in Rogersville. Surviving are his
wife, Esther; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Barber Faust, Hazelwood; two brothers, Lonnie of
McPherson, Kan, and Walter of Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Sanford, Oakland,
Calif. and Mrs. Jewell Kelley, Rogersville and three sisters.
AND
Biggs, Ellis J. 1895 - 16 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Ellis J. Biggs, 82, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. in
Harmony Baptist Church here with the Revs. John Potter and Jim Gilbert officiating.
Burial will be in Smith cemetery near Rogersville under direction of Marsh. Mr. Biggs
died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
Biggs, Esther Pauline (Long) 4 Apr 1916 - 12 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Owen & Elsie E. Long; married 26 Apr 1942 Ellis J. Biggs]
Esther Pauline Biggs, 85, of Rogersville, passed away at 1 a.m. Tuesday, June 12,
2001, in Sunbridge Nursing Home, Springfield. Esther was born on April 4, 1916, in Ash
Grove to Owen and Elsie E. Long. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church
and was married to Ellis J. Biggs on April 26, 1942. Ellis preceded her in death on Oct.
16, 1977. She was also preceded in death by two infant children; six brothers, Charlie,
Virgil, Ivy, Sherman, Cecil and Tom Long; two sisters, Jan Moore and her twin Hester
Rogers. Surviving are a stepdaughter, Betty Fauft, St. Louis; one sister, Nettie Dodson,
Ozark; several nieces and nephews; and friends. Services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday,
June 16, 2001, in the Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, with burial in the Smith
Cemetery.
Billings, Edith Marie (Inman) 7 Feb 1908 - 18 Jun 2000 CCH-N 21 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Isaiah & Martha Jane (Hale) Inman; married Leonard Billings]
Edith Marie Billings, age 92, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2000 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born February 7, 1908 in Nixa, the daughter of Isaiah
and Martha Jane (Hale) Inman. She was united in marriage to Leonard Billings who
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Anna Mac Inman,
and Faye Lucc, and two brothers, Carl Inman and Bernice Inman. Mrs. Billings was a
homemaker, a seamstress, and a minister throughout her life She was a member of
Church of God Holiness, Mt. Zion. Survivors include: a brother, Ray Inman, Sparta; three
nieces, Betty Shortt, Springfield, Beverly Lolley, Strafford, Helen Fortner, Pleasant
Hope; and a nephew, Joe Inman, Sparta. Funeral services were 2:00 pm Tuesday, June
20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating. Burial
followed in Sparta Cemetery.
Billingsley, Henry B. 1 Aug 1905 - 2 May 1995 CCH-N 10 May 1995
[Note: Son of Lou & Kate Billingsley; married Alma I. Johnson 6 Jul 1911 - 20 Jan 1976]
Henry Billingsley, 89, Chadwick, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 1995, in Ava
Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. He was born August 1, 1905, in Taney County, the
son of Lou and Kate Billingsley, and lived most of his life in the Chadwick area. He was

married to Alma Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, two brothers
and one sister. Survivors include five sons Lloyd, Roger and his wife Clysta, Billy, and
James, all of Chadwick, and Carl and his wife Della, Barberville, Ken.; three daughters,
Ethel Campbell, Garrison, Ida Mae Dollarhide and her husband Jack, Oldfield, Lola
Rhoades and her husband Walter, Chadwick; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren;
and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday in Oldfield Full Gospel
Church with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial followed in the Chadwick
Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Billingsley, James W. 30 May 1877 - 15 May 1925 CCR May 1925
James W. Billingsley, aged 29 years, died at Tucson, Arizona, Saturday, May
10th, 1925. The remains were shipped to Ozark, arriving here Thursday morning and
were taken to his old home at Spokane, Thursday afternoon, where funeral services were
held at 3:00 o’clock p.m. with burial in the Spokane cemetery under direction of T. B.
Chaffin.
Christian County Republican. Contributed by Jennifer Beery.
Billingsley, John D. 1860 - 9 Feb 1930 CCR 13 Feb 1930
[Note: married Rebecca Wade 1870 - 1904; birthdate from tombstone - which gives name
as John T.]
John D. Billingsley died at his home at Spokane Feb. 9th, aged 66 years. The
body was brought to Ozark and prepared for burial by T. B. Chaffin. Funeral services
were held February 11th at 2:30 p.m. at the church in Spokane, Mo., with burial in Ponce
de Leon cemetery with I.O.O.F. services at the grave.
Christian County Republican, Feb. 13, 1930. Contributed by Jennifer Beery.
Billingsley, John Samuel 10 May 1835 - 6 Mar 1902 CCR 27 Mar 1902
[Note: married Sarah E. Austin 14 Feb 1838 - 6 Jan 1917]
We regret to announce the death of Father Billingsley, who died of pneumonia the
6th inst. He was a member of the Methodist Church South for many years, and has gone
over the river to possess his reward. I would say to his relatives that you have the
sympathy of this community and may Bro. Billingsley’s God be your God so you may
make an undivided family around the throne of God. – A Friend.
Christian County Republican, March 27, 1902. Contributed by Jennifer Beery.
Billingsley, Letha M. (Dyer) 5 Nov 1883 - 3 Jan 1946 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah (Wilkerson) Dyer; married 18 Jul 1909 Robert W.
Billingsley]
Mrs. Letha Mae Billingsley was born Nov. 5, 1883 at Lawrence, Kansas and
departed this life Thursday, Jan. 3, 1946 at the age of 62. On July 18, 1909 she was
united in marriage to Robert W. Billingsley and to this union seven children were born,
one having died in infancy. She was converted at an early age and united with the
Methodist church but in 1941 she and her husband united with the Spokane Baptist
church, where she remained a faithful member until death. Her survivors include her
husband; three sons, Harold of Springfield, Carl of Harrisburg, Penn., and Leon of the
U.S. Navy; three daughters, Mrs. Clarice Bowers of Springfield, Mrs. Lucy Smith of

Ozark and Mrs. Hazel Magers of Ponce de Leon; one sister, Mrs. Grace Hilton of Kansas
City, Mo.; one half-brother; Jess Peratt of Lawrence, Kans.; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, Jan. 6 in the Spokane church with
Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in the Spokane cemetery under the direction of
Chaffin of Ozark. (Christian County Republican, 10 January 1946). Contributed by Bill
Goss.
Billingsley, Lillie Belle (Melton) 6 Mar 1883 - 21 Jun 1969
CCR 3 Jul 1969 p8
[Daughter of Richard L. & Mattie (Ward) Melton; twin of Lee Melton; married 1905
Orrin Billingsley - spelling & dates from California Death Index]
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Billingsly, formerly of Christian County, were
held June 25 at Long Beach, Calif.
Billingsley, Robert W. “Bob” 4 Nov 1887 - 27 Mar 1962 CCR 29 Mar 1962 p5
[Note: married first Letha Mae Dyer 5 Nov 1883 - 3 Jan 1946; Can’t prove parentage,
but may be son of John H. & Ava (Draper) Billingsly, as she had a son Bob]
R. W. “Bob” Billingsley, 74, a retired carpenter, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday at his
home 1637 West Thoman, Springfield. He had been in failing health for several years. A
native of Christian County, he had lived in Springfield 14 years, moving there from
Spokane. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Margaret, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Clarice Bowers and Mrs. Hazel Magers,
both of Harrisburg, Mo., and Mrs. Lucy Smith of Ozark; three sons, Harold and Carl of
Harrisburg, and Leon of Joplin; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ruby Beasley of Houston, Tex,
and Mrs. Elsie Ledbetter of Jacksonville, Fla.; a stepson, Clarence Hubble of Muscatine,
Iowa; two brothers, Oren of Long Beach, Calif and Walter of Sand Springs, Okla; two
sisters, Mrs. Welty Cook of Yale, Okla, and Mrs. Addie Stenson of Oklahoma City; 10
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in
the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Billingsley, Roger Lee 2 Oct 1934 - 2 Mar 1998 CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
[Note: Son of Henry & Alma (Johnson) Billingsley; married 2 Oct 1934 Clysta Hankins]
Roger Lee Billingsley, age 63, died March 2, 1998 at St. John's Regional Health
Center in Springfield. Billingsley was born to Henry and Alma Johnson Billingsley on
October 2, 1934 in Chadwick. Mr. Billingsley was married to Clysta Hankins. Billingsley
was a retired sawmill laborer. Survivors include his wife Clysta of the home, two sons,
Larry Dollarhide of Morrisville; and Darrell Dollarhide of Grove, Okla.; two daughters
Linda Phillips of Chadwick; and Doris Hughley of Taneyville; four brothers, Lloyd,
Carlin, Bill, and James all of Chadwick; three sisters Lola Rhoades and Emily Campbell
both of Chadwick; and Ida Mae Dollarhide of Oldfield; also 15 grandchildren and 16
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 3, 1998 at 10 am. at Harris
Heritage Funeral Home with the Reverend Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in the
Chadwick Cemetery in Chadwick.
Billingsley, Ruth A. (?) Thompson Picard 23 Jul 1911 - 18 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979
p11

[Note: married ? Thompson; married ? Picard; married Charles Billingsley]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Billingsley, 67, of Brighton, were scheduled for
10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) in the Harris Chapel. Mrs. Billingsley, a former resident of
this area, died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. Conducting the services was
the Rev. Gary Phipps. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Besides her husband, Charles,
those surviving include a sister, Mrs. Georgia Phipps, Highlandville; three sons, Albert
A. Thompson, Seattle, Wash., Myron J. Picard, El Paso, Texas and Paul Billingsley, Fair
Play; four sisters, Mrs. Velma DeKoster, Eugene, Ore.; Mrs. Violet Akers, Long Beach,
Calif., Mrs. Arlevia Tatum, Vancouver, Wash. and Mrs. Georgia Phipps, Highlandville.
Billingsley, Samuel Marion 3 Jan 1881 - 19 Apr 1961
CCR 27 Apr 1961 p9
[Note: John & Sarah E. (Austin) Billingsley; married Mattie Billingsley]
Funeral services for Samuel M. Billingsley, 80, of Spokane, who was found dead
in his home Wednesday were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Spokane Baptist Church. Burial
was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark, with Rev. Tommie
Bilyeu officiating. Mr. Billingsley had been a lifelong resident of the Spokane
community. He is survived by two sons, Charles M. of Torrance, Calif. and Franklin R.
of Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Bilyeu of Spokane, Mo. and Mrs.
Dorothy Fuller of Spokane, Wash., a sister, Mrs. Clara Tatum of Selmore and four
grandchildren.
Billingsley, Sarah Cornelia 1871 - 17 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
[Note: married 1901 Louis Billingsley no tombstones in Chadwick Cemetery for either
Sarah or Louis]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Cornelia Billingsley, 76, who died Feb. 15 at her
home in Chadwick, were held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at the Chadwick Union church, Mrs.
Laura Stone officiating. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Chadwick. In 1901 she was married to Louis Billingsley and to this
union five children were born. The husband, one daughter and one son preceded her in
death. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Inmon, and two sons, Henry and
Alfred Billingsley, all of Chadwick. She was a lifelong Christian, but was not affiliated
with any church. She had been afflicted by blindness and ill health for several years.
Billingsley, William Lloyd 25 Apr 1929 - 23 Jul 2002 CCH-N 31 Jul 2002
[Note: Son of Henry & Alma (Johnson) Billingsley]
William Lloyd Billingsley, 73, passed away July 23, 2002, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born on April 25, 1929, in the Bull Creek Area near Chadwick, to Henry
and Alma (Johnson) Billingsley. During his early years he was a bronco and bull rider
participating in area rodeos. He enjoyed his work as a farmer, and had worked for the
Rozell Farms for many years. He was an avid coon and squirrel hunter. Survivors include
six brothers and sisters, Ethel Campbell, Chadwick, Ida Mae Dollarhide and her husband
Jack, Stockton, Carl Billingsley and his wife Della, Kentucky, Bill Billingsley, of the
home, Lola Rhoades and her husband Walter, Chadwick, and James Billingsley,
Chadwick; nieces; and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother,
Roger Billingsley; and a sister, Hazel Dean Billingsley. Funeral services were July 26, in
Oldfield Full Gospel Church with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating, and Georgia Tennison

and Gloria Jones providing music. Burial followed in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
B i l l i n g sl y, Geraldine “Gerry” L. (Goode) 9 Feb 1929 - 4 Oct 1996 CCH-N 5 Oct
1996
[Note: Daughter of Charles R. & Mildred I. “Mishio” (Pomeroy) Goode; married
Samuel Billingsly]
Geraldine “Gerry” L. Billingsly, Nixa, 67, passed away at 4:12 a.m. Friday, Oct.
4, in her home. Mrs. Billingsly was born in Neazie, Maine, on February 9, 1929 the
daughter of Charles R. Goode and Mildred I. “Mishio” Pomeroy. She was a member of
Brentwood Christian Church and loved helping others. She is survived by her husband
Samuel of the home, two daughters; Linda R. Ellsworth, Homer, Alaska and Donna
Lamarre, Nixa, a step-daughter, Tammy Billingsly, two step-sons: Scot Hefland and
Steven Hefland, al l of California, a brother, James Goode of Maine, three sisters:
Madeline Okolotowitz of Connecticut, Annie Hagar of S. Carolina and Doris Potter of
Maine., 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents, two brothers and a sister. Visitation will be from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1996
in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at
Brentwood Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Mace officiating. Cremation will
follow. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that contributions be made in her
memory to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 3653 South Ave., Springfield., 65807, or
the Hospice of your choice.
Bilyeu, Alpha T. 6 Sep 1917 - 16 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 Oct 1991
[Note: Son of Issac W. & Mozella Mae (Meadows) Bilyeu; married Ada]
Alpha T. Bilyeu, 74, Springfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1991 at St.
John’s Regional Health Center. He was born in Taney County Sept. 6, 1917 and
was the son of Issac and Mae Meadows Bilyeu. He retired in 1982 from the
maintenance department for the Springfield Public School System. He had also
served as deacon of Fremont Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death
by four brothers, Earl, Lawrence, Arthur and Clifford; and a sister, Bessie Back.
Survivors include his wife, Ada; two daughters, Gwendolyn Howard,
Warrensburg, and Wanda White, Ewa Beach, Hawaii; a brother, Elmer Bilyeu,
Sparta; a sister, Ethel Back, Asbury; and four grandchildren, Monica and Cheryl
White and Will and Zachary Howard. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct, 20
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Dale Skiles officiating. Burial was
in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Barbara Sue (Lilly) 5 Apr 1932 - 2 Apr 2003
gwobit
[Note: Daughter of William Eugene & Matrie Marie (Pittman) Lilly; married Dorrell
“Shep” M. Bilyeu 12 Jul 1927 - 17 Jun 2001]
Barbara Sue (Lilly) Bilyeu, 70, Nixa, died Wednesday, April 2, 2003, in her
home. Bilyeu was born April 5, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of William Eugene and
Matrie Marie (Pittman) Lilly. On May 5, 1953 she married Dorrell "Shep" M. Bilyeu and
to this union three children were born. Bilyeu and her husband co-owned and
successfully operated Cardin's Insurance Salvage store in Branson for 10 years. Bilyeu

began her medical career at the age of 14, working for Springfield Baptist Hospital as an
aide. She graduated from St. John's School of Nursing in 1952 with an RN diploma and
assisted in opening the new St. John's Hospital that same year. Her 56-year nursing career
included work at various hospitals in labor and delivery, surgery, mental health,
geriatrics, pediatrics and industrial nursing at Springday/Dayco Corporation in
Springfield and Fasco Corporation in Ozark. In 1982, she opened the Ozark Nursing and
Care Center in Ozark as Director of Nursing and served in that capacity for five years.
After retiring, Bilyeu kept her nursing license active which enabled her to care for her
husband until his death in 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,
Dorrell "Shep;" her parents, William and Matrie Lilly; her in-laws, Homer and Jewel
Bilyeu; two brothers-in-law, Gene Bilyeu and Gerald Hodges; and one son-in-law,
Norman Trotter. Bilyeu is survived by one son, Patrick G. Bilyeu and wife Brenda,
Springfield; two daughters, Cheryl Lynn Trotter, Nixa, and Charlotte Morrison and
husband Chris, Nixa; four granddaughters, Shelley Bush, Farmington, Angie Straubel and
husband John, Kansas City, and Christin and Caitlyn Morrison, Nixa; two greatgrandchildren, Nathan and Erin Straubel; two sisters, Jeannie Post and husband Roger,
Davies, Calif., and Maryann Graves and husband Bobby, Poteau, Okla.; one brother, Jim
Lilly, Poteau, Okla.; two sisters-in-law, Lovane Hodges, Sparta, and husband Don,
Ozark; one brother-in-law, Ron Bilyeu and wife Eldena, Ozark; and several nieces,
nephews and friends. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, April 7, at Adams Funeral
Home in Nixa, with Chaplain Jimmy Young officiating. Burial followed in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery in Springfield.
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Bilyeu, Benita Lynn 16 Apr 1955 - 29 Oct 1990 OH 1 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Leroy Dewey. & DoraLee (Hartshorn) Bilyeu]
Benita Lynn Bilyeu, 35, died Monday morning, Oct. 29, 1990, in her home,
following a one-year illness. Born in Great Bend, Kan., she had been a Springfield
resident since the age of 15. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Dora Lee and
Don Atwood, Springfield; a daughter, LeAnna Bilyeu, of the home; three sisters, Connie
Stubbs and her husband, Danny, Galena, DeAnn Stephens, San Antonio, Texas,, and
Rhonda Jones, Aurora; a brother, John L. Bilyeu, Ozark; and maternal grandmother,
Nerma Lacey, Great Bend, Kan. Graveside services will be today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. in
Ozark Cemetery with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Visitation was Wednesday evening
from 7 to 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bilyeu, Benjamin Luther 31 Jul 1883 - 15 Jul 1953 CCR 16 Jul 1953
[Note: married Altha]
Funeral services for Ben L. Bilyeu, 67, of 636 North Main, Springfield, will be
held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. A. Z.
Matthews officiating. He died Wednesday morning at Burge Hospital following a
lengthy illness. A native of the Spokane community, Mr. Bilyeu moved to Springfield
several years ago where he operated a collection and investigating agency. He was a
member of the Bethany Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Altha, four sons,
Lloyd and Royal of Denver, E. B. of Wichita and Wade of St. Louis; two brothers. Sam
of Chadwick and Harlan of Springfield; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Thieme Funeral Home of
Springfield.
Bilyeu, Bertha Alice (Moore) 6 Feb 1893 - 11 Jan 1951 CCR 14 Jun 1951
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Henrietta (Roberts) Moore; married Harlen Bilyeu Oct
1894 - 27 Feb 1966]
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Chaffin Funeral Home chapel
in Ozark for Mrs. Bertha Alice Bilyeu, 58, who died Monday afternoon in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Bilyeu was fatally injured Saturday when she stepped into the path
of a pickup truck driven by Keith Stine, 24, of Ozark on Highway 65 near her home, one
mile south of Ozark. The eldest daughter of Judge John T. Moore, third circuit judge of
the 31st Circuit, and his wife, Henrietta, Bertha Alice Moore was born near Crane in
Stone County and spent her girlhood in the family home there. She moved with her
family to Galena, and in 1907, when Mr. Moore was elected circuit judge, to Ozark,
where she has lived most of the time since. A graduate of Ozark High School and
Southwest Missouri State College, Mrs. Bilyeu taught in the schools of Christian County
before her marriage to Harlan Bilyeu of Ozark, 28 years ago. Survivors are her husband,
of the home; two brothers, Ross Moore of Oklahoma City and Tom R. Moore of Ozark,
present circuit judge; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Meade of Goodman, MO, and Mrs. Thelma
Crowe of Old Henderson, Webster County. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev.
Harold H. Hurst, pastor of Ozark Baptist Church, and interment was made in the Moore
family plot in Ozark Cemetery, beside her father and mother. A reconstruction of the
accident which proved fatal to Mrs. Bilyeu, made by Sheriff Clay Hodges, Deputy
Sherriff N. C. Nelson, and members of the State Highway Patrol, showed that Keith
Stine, driver of the truck did everything possible to avoid hitting Mrs. Bilyeu.
Eyewitnesses said that Mrs. Bilyeu was crossing Highway 65 from the east side of the
road, just south of the Highway’s intersection with State 14. She was standing in the east
lane, waiting for a car coming from the north to pass. Stine, coming from the south, saw
Mrs. Bilyeu in his lane and applied the brakes. There was not enough shoulder for him to
pass Mrs. Bilyeu on the east, so when the southbound car had passed he swerved and
attempted to pass Mrs. Bilyeu on the west side, Mrs. Bilyeu by that time had progressed
into the west lane. The front of Stine’s pickup missed her but she was caught and thrown
about 40 feet by the right rear fender, suffering a head injury and a fractured ankle. Taken
to Baptist Hospital in unconscious condition. Mrs. Bilyeu recovered consciousness late
Saturday but took a turn for the worse Monday morning and died that afternoon.
Bilyeu, Charles A. 4 Oct 1890 - 29 Jan 1967 CCR 2 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Stephen L. & Didemma (Cash) Bilyeu; married Etta Lorena Thomas 25
Jun 1892 - 17 Feb 1962]
Charles A. Bilyeu, 77, retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Ozark
community, died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday, Jan, 28, in Bilyeu Nursing Home here. Mr. Bilyeu
had been in poor health for several years. Surviving are two sons, Loyce, Ozark, and
Clifton, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Anderson, Ozark and 12 grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs.. Irma Pryor, Ozark, Mrs.
Varrie Branstetter, Lebanon. and Mrs. Lennie Lawson, Springfield; and two brothers,
Dayton, Mt. Vernon and Clyde, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday

in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Charles Steven 6 Nov 1878 - 9 Mar 1966 CCR 17 Mar 1966 p8
[Note: Parents unknown, but descendant says he’s a grandson of Isaac; married Martha
Allen Price]
Charles S. Bilyeu, 86, a retired farmer and longtime resident of Stone and
Christian Counties, died Wednesday, March 9, at Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark, where
he had been a patient the past three years. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Bill of Springfield, Floyd of Arkansas City, Kan. and
Howard of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Bangs of Arkansas City and Mrs.
Dessie Love of Winfield, Kan.; 22 grandchildren and 79 great grandchildren; one brother,
Robert of Berryville, Ark,; and one sister, Mrs. Ann Jenkins of Reeds Spring. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here, The Rev. Lynn Swadley
officiated, and burial was in the Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Bilyeu, Chester H. 18 Oct 1913 - 9 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of James Marion & Frances A. (Gideon) Bilyeu; married 24 Oct 1936 Bonnie
Gimlin]
Chester H. Bilyeu, 75, of Walnut Shade, died at 6:27 a.m. Jan. 9 at Cox Medical
Center North, Springfield. Services for Mr. Bilyeu were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
11, at the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and Elmer Davis
officiating. Burial followed in the Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Military honors were performed by the American Legion Post
#676, and VFW Posts 3404 and 963. Mr. Bilyeu was a retired, 13-year employee of the
Corps of Engineers Powerhouse at Table Rock Dam, Branson. A former resident of
Fairfield, California, he was employed there in Civil Service for six years. Mr. Bilyeu and
his wife had operated a general merchandise store at Walnut Shade for a few years. A
devout Christian, he ministered to those around him through his music. He was a United
States Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theater. Mr. Bilyeu's
survivors include his wife, Bonnie, of the home; two brothers, Hosea Bilyeu, Sr.,
Taneyville, and James Bilyeu, Springfield; 50 nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law,
Mrs. Alta Kays, who was reared in the Bilyeus' home.
Bilyeu, Clarence 29 Apr 1905 - 28 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of James Marion & Frances (Gideon) Bilyeu; married Nettie]
Clarence Bilyeu, 82, of Forsyth, died at 9:55 a.m. Sunday from injuries suffered
in a one-vehicle accident. Services for Mr. Bilyeu will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday)
at the Harris Chapel, Ozark,, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., officiating. Burial will be
in Meadows Cemetery, near Forsyth. Born April 29, 1905 to James Marion and Frances
(Gideon) Bilyeu near Chestnut Ridge, Mr. Bilyeu was a retired farmer and an avid hunter
and sportsman. He had been a resident of the Pine Ridge community since 1949 and was
a member of the Pine Ridge Church. His survivors include his wife, Nettie; a son,
Clifford R., Forsyth; three grandchildren, Elaine Crum, Elkland, Jimmie Bilyeu, Forsyth,
and Christie Biggs, Taneyville; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Hosea Bilyeu,

Sr., Taneyville, Chester Bilyeu, Walnut Shade, and James Bilyeu, Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews.
Bilyeu, Claude E.
4 Feb 1903 - 17 Feb 1970 CCR 19 Feb 1970 p3
[Note: Son of James Marion & Frances A. (Gideon) Bilyeu; married Wilma]
Claude E. Bilyeu, 67, lifelong resident of the Chestnut Ridge community, died at
8:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness, Mr. Bilyeu
was a farmer, He attended the New Haven General Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Wilma; three sons, Bilyeu, and twins, Kenney Bilyeu and Benny Bilyeu, and one
daughter, Bonnie, all of the home; six brothers, Luther and James, both of Ozark,
Leonard of Chestnut Ridge, Clarence of Forsyth, Hosea of Spokane, and Chester of
Walnut Shade, and one sister, Mrs. Bella Keltner of Chestnut Ridge. Arrangements under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark, are incomplete.
Bilyeu, Clell 21 Aug 1906 - 28 Nov 1977 OH 1 Dec 1977 p14
[Note: Son of Wiett & Jennie (Sumpter) Bilyeu; married Verna P. Hammond born 1909]
OZARK - Services for Clell Bilyeu, 71, Ozark,. were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery. Mr. Bilyeu dies at 8:20 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield
following a short illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of Mount Zion Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Vernie; a brother, Neal, Forsyth, four grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Clifford H. 23 Oct 1896 - 24 Apr 1963 CCR 25 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of Isaac Newton & Laura Ann (Carter) Bilyeu; married Luvenia Viles 18 Jul
1896 - 21 Jan 1990]
Clifford H. Bilyeu, 67, a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian
County, died at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home. He is survived by his wife, Luvenia; a
foster son, Jerry Bilyeu, Springfield; and two brothers, Earl and Leonard, both of
Spokane. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Spokane Baptist Church with the
Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Bilyeu, Clifton 21 Jun 1924 - 3 May 1995 CCH-N 10 May 1995
[Note: Son of Charley A. & Etta Lorena (Thomas) Bilyeu; married Glessie Clayton]
Clifton Bilyeu, 70, Ozark, died Wednesday, May 3, 1995, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born June 21, 1924, in Ozark, the
son of Charley and Etta Bilyeu. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In
1957 he was married to Glessie Clayton. He was an area Wholesale Car Dealer for many
years. Survivors include his wife, Glessie; three daughters, Tammy Baurichter and her
husband Roy, Springfield, Cheri Eakins, Ozark, and Annette Ducharme, Portland, Ore.;
two sons, Charles Bilyeu, Omaha, .Neb., and Stephen Bilyeu, Springfield; six
grandchildren, Nathan and Jennifer Bilyeu, Sara and Amanda Eakins, and Clifton and
Helen Ducharme; a brother, Loyce Bilyeu, Springfield; and a sister, Beulah Boone,
Ozark. Services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary
Jennings officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.

Bilyeu, Delana (Gahagan) 18 Oct 1902 - 6 Aug 1967 CCR 10 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Michael & Alabama "Allie" (Mayberry) Gahagan; married Dayton S.
Bilyeu 11 Apr 1905 - 30 Sep 1987]
Mrs. Delana Bilyeu, 64 of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:40 a.m. Sunday in the Lawrence
County Nursing Home, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. She had been a resident of Mt.
Vernon for 33 years and a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Surviving are her
husband, Dayton; one son, Adrian, Winchester, Ohio; four sisters, Mrs. Lulu Howard,
Mrs. Faytha Roy. both of Highlandville; Mrs. Winnie Inman, Hurley, Mrs. Beulah
McGinnis, Ozark; three brothers, Everett and Avery Gahagan, both of Springfield
Bilyeu, Delia Van (Ball) 31 Aug 1894 - 9 Feb 1956 CCR 16 Feb 1956 p4
[Note: Daughter of William & Eliza (Brite) Ball; married Martin Bilyeu]
Delia Van Ball was born August 31, 1894 at Blue Eye, Mo. the daughter of
William and Eliza Brite Ball. On May 7, 1916, she was united in marriage to Martin
Bilyeu and to this union three sons and two daughters were born. Mrs. Bilyeu lived most
of her life in Stone County in the Blue Eye and Nauvoo communities and lived at Nixa,
Mo the past eight years. She was converted early in life, having led a faithful Christian
life. She entered into rest February 9, 1956 at Burge Hospital Springfield, MO at the
age of 61 years, 5 months and 9 days Survivors include her husband, Martin Bilyeu of
Route 1, Nixa; three sons, Dewey and Sidney Bilyeu of the home and Linza Bilyeu of
Kansas City, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Frankie Hayes of Blue Eye; Mrs. Faye Hood of
Nixa and Mrs. Daisy Allison of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren; three great grandchildren;
three brothers, Andrew Ball of Locust Grove, Okla; Jim Ball of Salina, Okla and Richard
Ball of Blue Eye; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Matlock of Tulsa, Okla and Mrs Virginia
Pinkley of Branson, Mo. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. February 11, at the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa. A second service was held at 2:00 p.m. February 11 at the
Blue Eye Baptist Church. The Rev. Frank Atchley officiated at both services and burial
was in Blue Eye Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Bilyeu, Dennis K. “Denny” 17 Oct 1954 - 12 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Grace (?) Bilyeu]
Chadwick Man Takes Own Life
A 22 year old Chadwick man took his own life Saturday morning. According to coroner
Dean Adams, Denny Bilyeu apparently went outside his home about 4:00 o’clock
Saturday morning. There, he shot himself over the eye with a single shot 22 rifle. He
lived on Blue Creek, just south of Pine Ridge. The Coroner also said no notes were left,
explaining why he decided to take his life,
AND
Bilyeu, Dennis K. “Denny” 17 Oct 1954 - 12 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p6
CHADWICK - Services for Denny K. Bilyeu, 22, of the Oakwood community, were at
2 p.m. Tuesday in the Oakwood Baptist Church. The Revs. Wayne Thompson and
Theodore Keithley will officiate and burial was in a Taney County Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Bilyeu, a lifelong resident of this area, died about 7 a.m.
Saturday in his home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Christian County corner Arthur
D. Adams ruled the death a suicide. A 1972 graduate of Chadwick, Mr. Bilyeu was a

member of the Oakwood Baptist Church and had been employed five years at Native
Wood Products in Ozark. Survivors include his mother, Grace M., a brother, Billy of
Chadwick; and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Sisco and Mrs. Fern Weter, both of Chadwick and
Mrs. Eva DeWitt of Forsyth.
Bilyeu, Didema A. “Di Demma” (Cash) 9 Sep 1871 - 23 Jan 1955 CCR 27 Jan 1955 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Di Demma Bilyeu, 83, who died January 23 were held
Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Lynn Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. In 1889, she was
married to Stephen L. Bilyeu and to this union were born five sons and five daughters.
Her husband, a daughter and two sons preceded her in death. Survivors include three
sons, Charley, Dayton and Clyde; four daughters, Mrs. Herbert Mayberry, Mrs. Elmer
Page, Mrs Wade Lawson and Mrs. Rex Farthing; 35 grandchildren; 58 great
grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, along with a host of other relatives and
friends. She was a longtime member of the Baptist Church.
Bilyeu, Donald Dee 15 Jul 1944 - 9 Sep 1961 CCR 14 Sep 1961
[Note: Son of Sanford & Margaret ( ) Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Donald Bilyeu, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford C. Bilyeu of
Spokane who was killed last Saturday in a railroad accident at Paso Robles, Calif. will be
conducted by the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chaffin Funeral Home at
Ozark. Burial will be in the Highlandville Cemetery. He attended school at Nixa and was
a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Donald is survived by two
brothers, Ray and Ronald, both of Paso Robles and two sisters, Mrs. Johnny Maden of
Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Katherine Howard of Wichita, Kan.
Bilyeu, Dora Myrtle (Sportsman) 11 Aug 1903 - 30 Jul 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of Abe & Mary Sportsman; married Arthur Bilyeu 28 Nov 1898 - 10
Sep 1985]
Dora Myrtle Bilyeu, 86, Chadwick, died Monday, July 30, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 11, 1903, in Taney County to Abe and Mary
Sportsman. She was a member of the Chadwick General Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by a son, Delbert Bilyeu; and her husband, Arthur. She is survived by
four sons, Emery, Placerville, Calif., Ike, Shingle Springs, Calif., Rex, Chadwick, and
Larry, Huntsville, Texas; four daughters, Catherine Davis, Ozark, Ruby Frazier, Forsyth,
and Betty Coastos and Mary Aguero, both of Sacramento, Calif.; 18 grandchildrcn; 22
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were Friday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Elmer Davis officiating. Burial
was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Doris Marie (Keltner) 21 Sep 1911 - 6 Mar 1996 CCH-N 9 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Martin F. & Rosa A. (Cline) Keltner; married Luther G. Bilyeu 2 May
1899 - 4 Sep 1973]
Doris Marie Bilyeu, age 84, of Chestnutridge, died Wednesday, March 6, 1996, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born Sept. 21. 1911, in Nixa, and was a resident
of Chestnutridge from an early age. Her parents were Mart and Rosa Keltner. She was a

charter member of New Haven General Baptist Church. On April 13, 1929, she was
united in marriage to Luther Bilyeu. He preceded her in death in 1973. She was also
preceded in death by: two brothers; three sisters; a great-grandson; and a greatgranddaughter. Mrs. Bilyeu served as a cook for Spokane and Highlandville schools for
several years, and later retired from Fasco Industries. Survivors include: a daughter.
Louise Meier and her husband, James. Granby; a son. Roy Bilyeu and his wife, Charlotte,
Aurora; a brother, Leslie Keltner, Chestnutridge; a sister. Edna Plaggi, Sacramento,
Calif.: six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be today, Saturday, March 9. 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in New
Haven General Baptist Church. Chestnutridge, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and Rev.
Allen Maples officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home Ozark.
Bilyeu, Dorothy Marie (Walker) 30 May 1921 - 8 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 Apr 2000
[Note: Daughter of Ed & Nima (Henslee) Walker; married 24 Apr 1939 Murl Bilyeu]
Dorothy Marie Bilyeu, age 78, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2000 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born May 30, 1921 in Chadwick, and was the daughter
of Ed and Nima (Henslee) Walker. On April 24, 1939 she and Murl Bilyeu were married.
Mrs. Bilyeu had been of the Baptist faith for more than fifty years. Survivors include: her
husband, Murl; a brother, Vernie Walker, Strafford, and three sisters, Orphie Hursh,
Chadwick, Ethel Stewart, Ozark, and Joan Bishop, Springfield. She was preceded in
death by a son, Roger Lee Bilyeu; two brothers, Charles Walker and Virgil Walker; and
her parents Ed Walker and Nima Walker Byers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Dorrell M. "Shep" 12 Jul 1927 - 17 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Homer & Jewel (Mapes) Bilyeu; married 7 May 1953 Barbara Sue Lilly]
Dorrell M. "Shep" Bilyeu, 73, Nixa, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2001, in his
home. He was born July 12, 1927, in the Christian Center Community near Ozark, the
son of Homer and Jewel (Mapes) Bilyeu. He served his country in the Merchant Marines
and U.S. Army. Shep and Barbara Sue Lilly were united in marriage on May 7, 1953. Mr.
Bilyeu worked as a linotype operator and stock dealer before retirement. He was a
member of American Legion Post #676 and was a former director of the American
Cowboy Rodeo Association. Preceding him in death were: his parents; a brother, Eugene
Bilyeu; a brother-in-law, Gerald Hodges; and a son-in-law, Norman Trotter. Survivors
include: his wife, Barbara; three children, Patrick Gene Bilyeu and his wife Brenda,
Springfield, Cherly Lynn Trotter, Nixa, and Charlotte Morrison and her husband Chris,
Nixa; four grandchildren, Shelley Bush, Angela Straubel, Christin and Caitlyn Morrison;
two great-grandchildren, Erin and Nathan Straubel; a brother, Ronald Bilyeu and his
wife, Eldena, Ozark; and two sisters, Levane Hodges, Sparta, and Avalane Estes and her
husband, Don, Ozark. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Burial with military honors
followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was Tuesday in the
funeral home.

Bilyeu, Earl E. 21 Jun 1893 - 11 Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: Son of Isaac Newton & Laura Ann (Carter) Bilyeu; married 16 Apr 1921 Ruby
V. Maples 25 Nov 1898 - 27 Nov 1988]
SPOKANE - Services for Earl E. Bilyeu, 82 were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harris
of Ozark Chapel with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating, assisted by the Rev. Roscoe
Harding. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Bilyeu, a longtime resident here, died
at 9:15 p.m. Friday at Park Central Hospital in Springfield following a long illness. He
was a schoolteacher for six years and served as secretary-treasurer of the Board of
Education for 35 years. He was a World War I veteran and a member of the Spokane
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Roby V.; four daughters, Mrs. Valerie Burke,
Kansas City, Mrs. Villa Ann Glenn, Nixa, Mrs. Virginia Rollings, Springfield and Mrs.
Connie Lane Bilyeu, Springfield; four sons, Earl E., Jr. of Nixa, Elbert E. of Ellensburg,
Wash., and Richard B. and the Rev. Tommy, both of Spokane; a brother, Leonard of
Spokane; 26 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Earl G. 25 Jan 1909 - 23 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
[Note: Son of Isaac W. & Mozella May (Meadows) Bilyeu; married Grace M. Cobb]
CHADWICK - Funeral services for Earl G. Bilyeu, 65, Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Theodore Keithley officiating. Burial
was in Meadows Cemetery in Taney County. Mr. Bilyeu died at 8:25 p.m. Sunday of a
lung illness while in the Missouri Chest Hospital at Mt. Vernon. He is survived by his
wife, Grace; two sons, Benny and Billy, both of Chadwick; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth
Sisco 809 West Greenwood, Mrs. Fern Weter, Chadwick and Mrs. Eva DeWitt, Forsyth;
four brothers, Arthur of Chadwick, Lawrence of Ozark, Elmer of Sparta and Alpha of
833 South Prince Lane; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Back, Asbury; and 11 grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Elmer E. 30 Sep 1911 - 26 Jan 2001 CCH-N 7 Feb 2001
[Note: Son of Isaac W. & Mozella May (Meadows) Bilyeu; married Pearl House]
Elmer E. Bilyeu, 89, Sparta, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2001 in his home after a
long illness. Elmer was born Sept. 30, 1911 in Christian County, the son of Isaac and
Zelda May (Meadows) Bilyeu. He had lived most of his life in the Chadwick community
and later in Sparta. Elmer was a member of First Baptist Church of Sparta where he had
been a deacon for many years. He was a retired custodian of the Christian County
Courthouse. Prior to that he had worked for the Chadwick school system, and the U.S.
Forestry Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Pearl; six children, Earnest Bilyeu, Bruner,
Donald Bilyeu, Ozark, Gary Bilyeu, Sparta, John D. Bilyeu and his wife Kay, Ozark,
Shirley Westfall and her husband Jack, Springfield, and Cathy Idell and her husband
Clyde, Ozark; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and
many friends. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Gary Robertson and Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Elzy 3 Aug 1895 - 19 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p9
[Note: married Goldie Luttrell 15 Sep 1901 - 2 May 1992]

We want to thank all our friends and neighbors for the beautiful flowers, prayers,
cards and food and every act of kindness shown us during the death of our loved one,
especially Rev. Paul Swadley for his comforting words and the Rev. Joe Fahl and wife
Lois for singing, also the Harris Funeral Home for their kind and helpful services. God
Bless every one. Family of Elzy Bilyeu. Goldie Bilyeu, Mary Brown & Family.
Bilyeu, Emma Belle (Haslip) 1871 - 1 Dec 1963 CCR 5 Dec 1963
[Note: Daughter of David & Nancy C. (White) Haslip]
Mrs. Emma Belle Bilyeu, 92, of 829 South Weaver, Springfield died Sunday
morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient seven days. Mrs.
Bilyeu, widow of John T. Bilyeu, was the oldest member of Temple Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Bernard and Clinton, both of Ozark; five daughters, Mrs. Stella
McCoy, Mrs. Elsie Kelley, and Mrs. Lillie Hammonds, all of Springfield, Mrs. Naomi
Breshears, Holly, Colo., and Mrs. Ena Gann, Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Charles Haslip,
Springfield; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Monday in Rainey Chapel with the Rev. Robert Baker
and the Rev. Cecil Logan officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery near Ozark.
Bilyeu, Etta Lorena (Thomas) 25 Jun 1892 - 27 Feb 1962 CCR 1 Mar 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of William & Myra (Hancock) Thomas; married Charley A. Bilyeu;
tombstone gives Feb 17 death date]
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Lorena Bilyeu, 69, a lifelong resident of Selmore,
who died at her home at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday at the
Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be
in Prospect cemetery. She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are her
husband, Charles; two sons, Loyce of Ozark and Clinton, 1445 E. Sunshine, Springfield;
11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
AND
Bilyeu, Etta Lorena (Thomas) 25 Jun 1892 - 27 Feb 1962 CCR 8 Mar 1962 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Lorena Bilyeu, 69, a lifelong resident of Selmore,
who died at her home at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 27, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday
March 1 at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Prospect cemetery. She was a member of the Victory Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Charles; two sons, Loyce of Ozark and Clinton, 1445 E.
Sunshine, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Anderson of Ozark; 11 grandchildren;
three great grandchildren and one brother, W. E. Thomas of St. Louis, MO..
Bilyeu, Evelyn Louise 18 Feb 1915 - 4 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: married Clyde Bilyeu]
Evelyn Louise Bilyeu, 73, of St. Louis, died March 4 at St. Anthony's Medical Center.
Services for Mrs. Bilyeu were held Tuesday at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Bilyeu was
born in Kansas City, moving to St. Louis at age 17. She was sales manager for the St.
Louis Stix, Baer and Fuller department store for 23 years. She is survived by her
husband, Clyde Bilyeu, of the home; one daughter, Lynn, of Florida; one stepson, Clark

Bilyeu, of Vandalia, Illinois; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; cousins, nieces
and nephews.
Bilyeu, Everett Howard 3 Jan 1926 - 21 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Son of Laurence Everett & Nannie Ethel (Back) Bilyeu; married Marianne Louise
Bullis]
Everett Howard Bilyeu, age 73, of Sparta, died Friday, May 21, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born January 3, 1926 near Chadwick, and was the son of
Lawrence and Nannie Bilyeu. Everett attended Sparta High School before enlisting in the
U.S. Marine Corps in 1944. He served with the Fourth Marine Division in the Pacific.
Following the war he returned to Sparta and married Marianne Louise Bullis. Everett
retired as a truck driver for Rose Con Pipe. He was a member of Sparta First Baptist
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Marianne; four children, Jerry Bilyeu and his wife
Ginger, Highlandville; Roy Bilyeu and his wife Shirley, Portland Oregon, Karen Barnes,
Springfield, and Darrell Bilyeu and his wife Donna, Elburn, Illinois; a brother Landon
Bilyeu, Springfield; three sisters, Marie Willis, Sparta, Margie Ogden, Sacramento,
California and Ellen Troutt, Clever; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were 10:00 am Monday, May 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Freeda Lorrain (Weatherman)
2 Dec 1909 - 26 May 2002 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Babe & Duffie Weatherman; married Willie F. Bilyeu]
Freeda Lorrain Bilyeu, 92, Nixa, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2002 in Christian
Health Care, Nixa. She was born December 2, 1909 in Taney County, the daughter of
Babe and Duffie Weatherman. Mrs. Bilyeu was a homemaker and worked alongside her
husband as a dairy farmer. She was a gardener and has always been loved by friends and
neighbors. Her husband, Willie F. Bilyeu, preceded her in death as well as a daughter,
Lucille Combs, and a son, Glen Dale Bilyeu. Survivors include: grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Roscoe Weatherman, Nixa,
and Freddie Weatherman, Reeds Spring; a sister, Muriel Bilyeu, Ozark; and nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery,
Walnut Shade. Friends may call in the funeral home from noon until 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Springfield News-Leader, May 28, 2002.
Bilyeu, Ginger (Hedger) 28 Jul 1948 - 25 Mar 2005 SN-L 28 Mar 2005
Ginger Bilyeu, age 56, of Ozark, passed away Friday. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be
in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Bilyeu, Ginger (Hedger) 28 Jul 1948 - 25 Mar 2005 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Shirley (Ginger) Hedger; married 9 Jan 1975 Jerry Bilyeu]
Ginger Lee Bilyeu, age 56, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005 in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born July 28, 1948, the daughter of Eugene and Shirley
(Ginger) Hedger in Odessa, Texas. Ginger served her country in the U.S. Air Force. On
January 9, 1975 she was united in marriage to Jerry Bilyeu. Ginger was a craft maker.

She and Jerry attended Sparta First Baptist Church. Ginger was an outgoing person who
easily made friends. Survivors include: her husband, Jerry, Ozark; her parents, Eugene
and Shirley Hedger, Bull Creek; two daughters, Pamla Smith and her friend, Curtis Mills,
Republic and Amanda Jo Weddle and husband John, Fordland; ten grandchildren,
Kaleena and Xadie Smith, Kiara, Jazmine, and Breanna Cunningham, and Mason,
Brandon, Tylor, Lucas and Eean Weddle; two sisters, Ada Mae Smith and husband
Charles Leo, Louisiana and Sherlie Eugeneia “Geneia” Owens, Bruner; her mother-inlaw, Marianne Bilyeu, Sparta; and her “son”, Gizmo. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Pauline Louise Labrie Bilyeu and a granddaughter, Xandria Nichole
Smith.Funeral services were Monday, March 28 in Adams Funeral Home Ozark with
Pastor Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Goldie (Luttrell) 15 Sep 1901 - 3 May 1992 NN-E 6 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of George M. & Elizabeth Luttrell; married 28 Feb 1927 Elzy Bilyeu]
Goldie Bilyeu, 91, Nixa, passed away at 10:15 a.m. Sunday in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 15, 1901, in Christian County
to George M. and Elizabeth Luttrell. On Feb. 28, 1927, she married Elzy Bilyeu, who
preceded her in death December 1978. She had lived in Taney and Christian counties all
her life and had written for the Taney and Christian County newspapers for many years.
A member of the Baptist faith, she loved going to church, singings and writing poems.
She also was preceded in death by a sister, Elzada Melton; and a brother, Frank Luttrell.
Survivors include a daughter, Mary L. Brown and her husband Verlan L. Brown, Nixa;
four grandchildren, Dale Brown and his wife Teresa, Keith Brown and his wife
Hiwannah, Nixa, Ward Brown and his wife Rhonda, Oldfield, and Karen Freeman and
her husband Greg, Nixa; three great-grandchildren, Buddy, Curtis and Skyler Brown, all
of Nixa; many other relatives; and a host of friends. Services were held Tuesday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial followed in Schupbach
Cemetery, Chestnutridge.
Bilyeu, Harlen Oct 1894 - 27 Feb 1966 CCR 3 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Martin Fisher & Margaret Ellen (Hilton) Bilyeu’ married first Bertha A.
Moore 6 Feb 1893 - 11 Jan 1951; married second Elizabeth 4 May 1886 - 6 May 1966]
Harlen Bilyeu, 71, of 614 West Walnut, Springfield, died at 10 a.m. Sunday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a one-week illness. A retired apartment house owner,
Mr. Bilyeu was a resident of Springfield 12 years, and formerly lived at Ozark.
Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; and two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel. Dr.
Russell Blythewood officiated and burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Homer Eugene "Gene" 17 Apr 1922 - 6 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Homer W. & Jewell E. (Mapes) Bilyeu; married first Wilma Loucks;
married second Beverly Ann Weatherman]
Homer "Gene" Bilyeu, 66, of Ozark, died Sept. 6 at his home. Services for Mr.
Bilyeu were held Sept. 9 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry Cox officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. He was a retired farmer, and a native of Christian County.

Mr. Bilyeu was a lifelong resident of this area. His survivors include his wife, Beverly
Ann; two sons, Vern and Steven, both of Ozark; a daughter, Carol Lewis, Springfield; 11
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ron Bilyeu, Ozark, and Dorrell
Bilyeu, Nixa; and two sisters, Lovane Hodges, Sparta, and Avalane Estes, Ozark.
Bilyeu, Homer W. 15 Oct 1895 - 23 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
[Note: Son of George W. & Emma J. (Handy) Bilyeu; married Jewel E. Mapes 29 Jul
1900 - 6 Feb 1985]
Homer W. Bilyeu, 74, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church, which he
had serves as a deacon, and had been administrator of the Bilyeu Nursing Home here for
the past 30 years. He was a veteran of World War I, having served in France. Survivors
include his wife, Jewell E.; three sons, Eugene Bilyeu, Ozark, Dorrell Bilyeu,
Springfield, Ronald Bilyeu, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Lavane Hodges, Sparta, Mrs.
Avalane Estes, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Bridges and Mrs. Bessie Adams, both of
Ozark, Mrs. Bella Brumley and Mrs. Ona Haslip, both of Springfield; 11 grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel
here. The Rev. Herbert Swearengin and the Rev. Ross Estes officiated and burial was in
Ozark Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Hosea, Sr. 20 Aug 1909 – 17 Jan 1995 CCH-N 25 Jan 1995
Hosea Bilyeu, Sr., 85, Ozark, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 in Cox Medical Center
South. He was born August 20, 1909; at Bluff, the son of James Marion and Frances
Gideon Bilyeu. On October 21, 1933, he was united in marriage to Thelma Jean Keithley.
He lived throughout his life in Christian and Taney counties and was a farmer, highway
department employee, and school custodian. He was a Christian throughout his life and
often filled in as a lay minister to help area churches whenever he could. He was
preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers; one sister; and three children, Jimmy
and Wilton Bilyeu and Emma Lou Williamson. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; six
children and their spouses, Bob and Connie Bilyeu, Springfield, Barbara and Merel
Young, Keokuk, Iowa, Gay Lea and Rick Thomas, Macomb, Illinois, Anita and Ernest
White, Galena, Bud Bilyeu, Spokane, and Hosea, Jr. and Debbie Bilyeu, Brookline; a
son-in-law, Bob Williamson and his wife, Alta, Ozark; 19 grandchildren; 8 greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Fred Cunningham and Rev. Hosea Bilyeu,
Jr. officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Bilyeu, J. M. “Jimmie” 1872 - 9 May 1963 CCR 16 May 1963
J. M. (Jimmie) Bilyeu, 90, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Della Keltner, near Chestnut Ridge. A retired farmer, he was a lifelong resident of
the Chestnut Ridge community and a member of Enterprise General Baptist Church.
Other survivors are seven sons, Luther, Neosho, Leonard and Claude, both of Chestnut
Ridge, Hosea, Spokane, Clarence, Forsyth, Chester, Walnut Shade, and James, Route 10,
Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Janie Meadows, Nixa, Mrs. Sarah Hendrickson, Broken
Arrow, Okla., Mrs. Millie Wilhite, Holly, Colo., and Mrs. Belle Lawrence, Reeds Spring;
19 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at

New Haven General Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter and the Rev. Glesco
Roberts officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Bilyeu, James Benard 8 May 1892 - 2 Dec 1964
CCR 31 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John T. & Emma B. (Haslip) Bilyeu; married Lola J. Hannah]
J. Benard Bilyeu, 72, died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday at his home in the McCracken
community east of Ozark. A lifelong resident of the Ozark community, he had been a
school bus driver for the Ozark School system for 20 years and was an Ozark service
station operator and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife Lola; a son, Milburn, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Iola Crain,
Ozark and Mrs. Irene Page, of Springfield; a brothers, Clinton, Tulsa; five sisters, Mrs.
Stella McCoy, Mrs. Lilly Hammond and Mrs. Elsie Kelly, all of Springfield, Mrs. Ena
Gann, Tulsa and Mrs. Naomi Breshears, Holly, Colo. and six grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here, with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Bilyeu, James Milbern 11 Apr 1918 - 17 Jul 1972 CCR 20 Jul 1972 p1 & OH 20 Jul
1972 p9
[Note: Son of James Bernard & Lola E. (Hannah) Bilyeu; married Maxiene Forgey 15
May 1919 - 16 Aug 2005]
Funeral services for Milbern Bilyeu, 54, of Ozark will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at
the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating, Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Bilyeu died at 9:35 p.m. Monday following an apparent heart
attack at his home east of Ozark. A long-time official of farmers cooperative in the
Ozarks, Bilyeu was president of Producers Produce and Producers Grocery companies in
Springfield, He was also president of the Christian County Farmers Association and a
member of the state board of the Missouri Farmers Association, Bilyeu had served as
President of the board of Producers Produce since April 1958. Prior to that, he served on
the executive board from 1954 until 1958, and before that as a member of the “regular”
board of directors of the company. Under his directions, the company gradually changed
from poultry and egg marketing agency to one of the largest turkey processing plants in
the midwest. Sales the past several years have been around the $5 million mark annually.
He was born on a farm in Christian County, southeast of Ozark and lived all of his life in
the Ozark area. He operated both dairy and stock farms. He was a member of the Selmore
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Maxiene; a daughter, Kathy, of the home; two
sons, James M. Bilyeu and Keith F. Bilyeu, both of Ozark; and two sisters, Mrs. Irene
Page of Springfield and Mrs. Iola Crain of Ozark.
Bilyeu, James Wade 25 Mar 1919 - 15 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 1991
James Wade Bilyeu, 72, Springfield, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 15, 1991
in his home. He was born March 25, 1919 in Chestnutridge to James and Frances
Gideon Bilyeu. He married Ruth Williams in 1939. On Oct. 24, 1986, he married
Mildred Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, of the home; a son, Danny,
Ozark; a daughter, Carol Slentz, Moody, Texas; a brother, Hosea Bilyeu Sr.,
Taneyville; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Slentz and his wife, Judy, Billy Slentz,

Rebecca Slentz, Wade Bilyeu, and Samuel Bilyeu; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Hosea Bilyeu Jr. officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Bilyeu, James Wyatt 29 Dec 1871 - 18 Mar 1952 CCR 24 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of John Henry & Martha Catherine (Hanks) Bilyeu; married Jennie Sumpter
1 Apr 1872 - 10 Feb 1960]
James Wyatt Bilyeu, 80, a life-long resident of the Ozark and Selmore
communities, died suddenly at 7:45 Tuesday night at his home near Ozark. He was a
farmer and livestock owner in the two communities until his retirement five years ago.
Mr. Bilyeu was a member of the Selmore Baptist church. Survivors include the widow,
Jennie; four sons, Lon of the home, Everett, Norwalk, CA, Clell, Highlandville and Neil,
Fresno, CA; one daughter, Mrs. Celia Wheeler, Ontario, CA; a brother U.S. Bilyeu,
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Haslip, Ozark, Mrs. Louvenia Melton, Springfield,
and Mrs. Sarah Hayes Springfield; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m., Selmore Baptist church, with the Rev. Lynn
Swadley of Seymour officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Bilyeu, John Franklin 26 Dec 1878 - 5 Mar 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963
[Note: Son of Wiett & Mary Jane (Hanks) Bilyeu; married Minnie "Minda" Hedgpeth 4
Oct 1880 - 26 Apr 1963]
John F. Bilyeu A former Christian County assessor John F. Bilyeu, 84, died at
5:30 p.m. Tuesday at his home seven miles southeast of Ozark. He taught school in
Christian County and operated a general store at Christian Center for many years. He was
a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Minda; two sons, Edd,
Springfield, and Stanford, Bakersfield, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Josie Bridges, Ozark; two
half-sisters; four grandchildren, including Billy Joe Bilyeu, Springfield, whom Mr.
Bilyeu reared in his home; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. R. W. Forbis and the Rev. Sylva
Howard officiating. Burial will be in the Selmore Cemetery.
Bilyeu, John F. 9 Sep 1873 - 7 Aug 1949 CCR 11 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Martin Fisher & Margaret Ellen (Hilton) Bilyeu; married 14 Oct 1896
CCM Alma E. Reece; married 16 May 1909 CCM Lena Tibbet]
John F. Bilyeu, son of Martin and Ellen Bilyeu, was born Sept. 9, 1873, and died
Aug. 7, 1949, at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 8 days. He is survived by his wife,
Lena, one son, Homer, of Crane, Mo., and three brothers, Harlen of Ozark, Ben of
Springfield, and Sam of Chadwick; one sister, Elma Cornog of Forsyth. Funeral services
were held Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. in the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Wilson, with burial
in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Bilyeu, John Leroy 15 May 1950 - 16 Mar 1998 CCH-N 25 Mar 1998
John Leroy Bilyeu, age 47, of Ozark, died Monday, March 16, 1998, in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born May 15, 1950 in Great-Bend, Kansas, and was the

son of Leroy D. and Dora Lee (Hartshorn) Bilyeu. John retired after 20 years of service
from the U.S. Army. He returned to this area in 1989 and was co-owner of B & B Boot
and Shoe Repair. On December 23, 1990 he married Yvonne; four children, Deanne
Ruggaber, Indianapolis, Indiana, Angela Hunter, Kirbyville, Heather Cooper, Carthage,
New York, and Shon Bilyeu, Springfield; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Connie
Stubbs, Galena, DeAnn Stevens, Springfield, and Rhonda Jones, Marionville; an uncle,
Bobby Jack Bilyeu, Reeds Spring; and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Leroy D. Bilyeu and Dora Lee Atwood. and a sister Benita Bilyeu.
Funeral services were Friday, March 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Hurbert Swearingin and Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial with military honors
provided by V.F W Post 7628, Ozark, were in Prospect Cemetery.
Bilyeu, John W. 15 Nov 1898 - 2 Mar 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p7
[Note: married 8 May 1923 Blanche V. Gideon 8 Sep 1899 - 16 Apr 1930 who married
first 15 Apr 1917 Hubert A. Traughber]
SPARTA - John W. Bilyeu, 78, Sparta died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. He was a resident of the Spokane
community most of his life. A pipefitter, her was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters
Union Local 178 in Springfield. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Hulnik,
Sapulpa, Okla., Mrs. Madeline Faucett, Marshfield, Mrs. Geraldine DeFloria, Calmet
City, Ill. and Mrs. Rosaline Thayer, St. Louis.; a son, Theodore, Mission, Kan.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Hazel Scott, Ozark; two brothers, Clyde, Hastings, Neb. and Luther,
Miami; a sister, Mrs. Florence Austin, Spokane; seven grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and four step great grandchildren, Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Spokane
Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Juanita A. (Phipps) 20 May 1917 - 19 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of William & Nancy (Carver) Phipps; married Earl E. Bilyeu, Jr.]
Juanita A. Bilyeu, 70, of Nixa, died at 6:10 p.m. May 19 in her home. Services for
Mrs. Bilyeu were held Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Paul Swadley
and Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Bilyeu was born
near Ponce de Leon May 20, 1917, to the marriage of William Phipps and Nancy Carver
Phipps. A resident of Christian County for most of her life, she was a member of South
Haven Baptist Church. Mrs. Bilyeu's survivors include her husband, Earl E. Bilyeu, Jr.; a
daughter, Regina and son-in-law, Paul Johns, Nixa; a son, David, and daughter-in-law,
Maria, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; a grandson, Robin Johns, Nixa; a granddaughter, Alicia
Bilyeu, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; two brothers, Frank Phipps, Springfield, and Clyde
Phipps, Ponce de Leon; and two sisters, Claris Glossip, Ozark, and Mary Jane Stotts,
Aurora, Colorado.
Bilyeu, Junior Leon 7 Mar 1930 - 11 Jun 2003 CCH-N 18 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Martin & Clara (Gill) Bilyeu; married Reba]
Junior Leon Bilyeu, 73, Ozark, died June 11, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health
Center. He was born March 7, 1930, in Stone County, the son of Martin and Clara (Gill)
Bilyeu. He served his country during the Korean War in the U. S. Army. In 1952, he and

Reba Brown were married. Bilyeu enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren on the
farm. Survivors include his wife, Reba Bilyeu, Ozark; three children, Rick Bilyeu and
wife Barbara, Elkland; Vicki Naioti and husband Barney, Branson; and Sandra Downes
and husband Edwin, Ozark; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother. Services were held at 1 p.m. June 13 in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Brent Davis Officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Chapter,
1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, 65804. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bilyeu, Juanita Pauline (Michel) Stough 11 Feb 1931 - 27 Apr 1990 OH 3 May 1990
Juanita Pauline Michel Bilyeu; 59, died Friday, April 27, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Feb. 11, 1931 in Swan Township, Taney County,
to Albert- and. Thelma Michel. A member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church, she had
been employed with General Electric for 13 years. She is survived by a son, Michael
Stough, Nixa; a stepson, Gordon Stough, Harrison, Ark.; two daughters, Sherry Wilson
and Michelle Atkinson, both of Nixa; a stepdaughter, Kathy Stough, state of Georgia; a
brother, Walter Lewis Michel, Citrus Heights, Calif.; five grandchildren; numerous other
relatives and a host of friends. Services were Monday in Nixa Assembly of God Church
with Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery,
Branson, under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Bilyeu, Laura Ann (Carter) 18 Aug 1874 - 6 Aug 1957 CCR 15 Aug 1957 p1
Mrs. Laura Ann Bilyeu, 82, a lifelong resident of the Spokane community, died at
11:05 p.m. Tuesday at her home. She had been ill for about a year. Mrs. Bilyeu was the
oldest member of the Spokane Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Earl E.,
Clifford and Leonard, all of Spokane; a sister, Mrs. Aletha Reynolds of Spokane; 13
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were to be held this
afternoon in the Spokane Baptist Church. Burial was to be in the church cemetery under
the direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press, Thursday, August 8, 1957. Contributed by Woody
Franklin.
AND
Bilyeu, Laura Ann (Carter) 18 Aug 1874 - 6 Aug 1957
CCR 15 Aug 1957 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Elizabeth Carter; married Isaac Newton Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Ann Carter Bilyeu, 83 who died Tuesday, August
6 were held last Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist church with Rev. Floyd
Hanks and Rev. Reg M. Mapes officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of Tennessee, she moved to
Christian County with her parents, Jacob and Elizabeth Carter, at the age of five. The
family settled in the Woods Fork community. She became a member of the Eaudevie
Baptist Church early in life and later transferred her membership to the Spokane Baptist
Church of which she was along and active member. Her husband, Isaac Newton Bilyeu
preceded her in death in 1945. Four daughters also preceded her in death. Survivors
include three sons, Earl, Clifford and Leonard Bilyeu, all of Spokane; 13 grandchildren
and 14 great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Aletha Reynolds of Spokane.

Bilyeu, Lawrence Everett 26 Mar 1901 - 16 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: Son of Isaac & Zelda Bilyeu; married Nannie Ethel]
Lawrence Bilyeu, 88, of Ozark, died May 16 at the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Services for Mr. Bilyeu were held May 18 in the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev- Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Bilyeu
was born March 26, 1901 in Rill to the marriage of Isaac and Zelda Bilyeu. He began
working for the postal service in 1917, delivering mail on horseback. During one part of
his service as a postman, he held the same mail route for 31 years. When he retired in
1970, he had accumulated 50 years of service as a postal carrier in the Ozark area. Mr.
Bilyeu was preceded in death by his wife, Nannie Ethel, in 1965. Surviving are two sons,
Everett, Sparta, and Leonard, Springfield; three daughters, Marie Willis Sparta, Margie
Ogden, Sacramento California, and Ellen Trout, Nixa; two brothers, Elmer, Sparta, and
Alpha, Springfield; a sister, Ethel Back, Asbury; 17 grandchildren; 36 greatgrandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives.
Bilyeu, Lee 23 Sep 1913 - 21 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: married Muriel]
Lee Bilyeu, 58, of Springfield, died at 8:15 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital
following a long illness. Mr. Bilyeu, a former resident of Stone and Taney counties, had
resided in Springfield since 1958. He was employed as a custodian with the Springfield
public schools. He was a member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church. Survivors
include his wife, Muriel; three sons, Roy Bilyeu, Spokane and Ray and Argel Bilyeu,
both of Ozark, and four grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, Glen, Elza,
Martin, and Noah, all of Walnut Shade, and Willie of Nixa and a sister, Mrs. Edna
Cummings of Walnut Shade. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Nixa Assembly of
God Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Bilyeu, Leonard A. 23 Jan 1901 - 4 Jun 1973
SL-P 7 Jun 1973
Funeral services for Leonard A. Bilyeu, 72, of Chestnutridge, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the New Haven General Baptist Church, Chestnutridge, with the Rev.
Elmer Davis officiating. Burial will be in the Spokane Cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Ozark. Mr. Bilyeu died at 2:50 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Chestnutridge
community. Survivors include his wife, Mamie; and five brothers, Luther and James,
both of Ozark, Clarence of Forsyth, Hosea, of Spokane and Chester of Walnut Shade.
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press June 5, 1973. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Bilyeu, Leonard W. 18 Jan 1919 - May 1986
SL-P 28 May 1986
Leonard W. Bilyeu, 67, Rt. 1, Spokane, died at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. A longtime Spokane resident and World War II Army veteran,
Mr. Bilyeu was formerly employed in the auto parts business in both management and
assistant management fields. He was a member of Spokane Baptist Church and the Friend
Lodge No. 352, Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Rosegene, of the home; four
daughters, Linda Gallion, Spokane, Barbara Buck, Spokane, Sharon Blansit, Ash Grove,

and Jeannie Johnson, Branson; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services
will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Revs. Paul Swadley and Gary
Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today with
Masonic rites at 7:30 p.m. by Friend Lodge 352. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Springfield, Mo Leader-Press Wednesday May 28, 1986. Contributed by Woody
Franklin.
Bilyeu, Leota (Woodall) 5 June 1874 - 28 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: married William T. Bilyeu]
Mrs. Leota Woodall Bilyeu, 95, who lived in Christian County many years, died
June 18 at the Jane Chinn Hospital, Webb City., burial was in Oronogo Cemetery. She
was born June 5, 1874 and was married to William Bilyeu Nov. 13, 1890. She came to
Oronogo to live in 1917. Mrs. Bilyeu is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Erma Bilyeu
Barton; a grandson, Gene Mapes; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Leroy Dewey, Jr. 17 Sep 1931 - 17 Oct 1990 NN-E 25 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Leroy Dewey & Lillie J. (Hannah) Bilyeu; married first DoraLee
Hartshorn; married second Marty]
Leroy D. Bilyeu, 59, Ozark, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990, in his home, as the
result of a heart attack. A longtime resident of Ozark, he had worked as an auto mechanic
for Montgomery GMC for 22 years and nine months. He is survived by his wife, Marty; a
son, John Leroy Bilyeu, Ozark; four daughters, Connie Jean Stubbs, Galena, Benita Lynn
Stubbs, Springfield, DeAnn Stevens, Austin, Texas, and Rhonda Lee Jones, Marionville;
a brother, Bobby Jack Bilyeu, Omaha, Ark.; nine grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Clifford
Day officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Leslie 12 Feb 1897 - 10 Jul 1926 CCR 31 Jul 1926 p 1
Word reached Ozark Saturday morning of the serious injury of Leslie Bilyeu and
wife Friday while on their return home to Laramie, Wyoming after a visit with Mr.
Bilyeu’s parents,Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Bilyeu and other relatives. The automobile accident
happened at or near Salina, Kansas. Mr. Bilyeu, father of Leslie, left Saturday, but before
his arrival there, a telegram was received here announcing the death of Leslie. The
remains were returned here.
[The son of Wyatt Benton & Mary Lydia (Bodenhammer) Bilyeu had just brought his
new wife to meet his family. He is buried in Prospect Cemetery.]
Bilyeu, Lily Janice 12 Nov 1955 - 17 Jan 1956 CCR 26 Jan 1956 p5
Lily Janice Bilyeu, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jack Bilyeu, died
January 17, at the age of two months. Funeral services were held January 18 at 2 p.m. in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev, Roy Hanley. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Bilyeu, Linza 1914 - 28 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
Linza Bilyeu, 51, a farmer and trucker, died about 5 a.m. Monday in his home
north of Nixa. A resident of the Nixa and Blue Eye communities most of his life, He is

survived by his wife, Ava; a son, William A., Kansas; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Ann
McKean, Alameda, Calif.; two step-sons, William B. Riddle, Richardson, Tex. and
Steven C. Riddle, Fort Walters, Tex. Also surviving are two brothers, Dewey, Jefferson
City and Sidney, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Frankie Mayes, Branson, Mrs. Faye Hood,
Nixa, and Mrs. Daisy Allison, Kansas City; four grandchildren and a step grandchild.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Nixa Assembly of God Church with the
Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Blue Eye Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa.
Bilyeu, Linza Sep 1886 - 28 Jun 1968 CCR 4 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Jacob Marion “Jake” & Susan Elizabeth (Cecil) Bilyeu; married 10 Jan
1914 Ona Tate ]
Word has been received here of the death of Linza Bilyeu, 81, at his home in
River Bank, Calif. on Friday, June 28. A native of Christian County, he served several
years as deputy sheriff before moving to California. Survivors include his wife, Ona, of
the home; three sons, Murf, Maurice and Carl, all of River Bank; seven grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were at River Bank.
Bilyeu, Logie Ann (Rhea) 9 Dec 1910 - 15 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of Oliver Theodore & Bertha (Palmer) Rhea; married Loyce Wilbur
Bilyeu 12 Dec 1912 - 26 Jun 2000]
Services for Mrs. Logie Bilyeu, 68, Ozark, Monday in Adams Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Bob Plank officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Bilyeu died
Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a member of
Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Loyce; two daughters, Mrs. Donna
Harman, Ozark and Mrs. Donna Adams, Springfield, four brothers, Ruth Rhea,
Springfield, Carl Rhea, Highlandville, and Neal and Elgie Rhea, Highlandville; two
sisters, Mrs. Dalcie Raines and Mrs. Opal __od, Highlandville and one grandchild.
AND
Bilyeu, Logie Ann (Rhea) 9 Dec 1910 - 15 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 p7
The family of Mrs. Logie Bilyeu would like to thank our friends for the food,
flowers, cars, prayers, also the First Baptist Church for serving dinner. A special thanks
to Rev. Bob Shank. Loyce Bilyeu, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Barry
Harman & Candy.
Bilyeu, Lola (Cupp) 24 Mar 1900 - 31 May 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: married Ralph Bilyeu]
Lola Bilyeu, 89, of Chestnutridge, died at 11:50 p.m. May 31 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Services. for Mrs. Bilyeu were held June 3 in the Harris
Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Elmer Davis and Earl Blansit officiating.
Interment followed in the Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Bilyeu was a native of Ozark and a
lifelong resident of the Chestnutridge area. She was converted in 1935 in Meadows, and
had attended New Haven Baptist Church. Mrs. Bilyeu was preceded in death by her
husband, Ralph, and by a son, Loren Bilyeu. She is survived by a son, Don Bilyeu,
Chestnutridge; a sister, Nellie Miller, Walnut Shade; two granddaughters; and three
great-granddaughters.

Bilyeu, Lola (Caudle) Turner 8 Oct 1885 - 13 Oct 1948 CCR 14 Oct 1948 & CCR 21
Oct 1948
[Note: Daughter of Shadrack Newton & Lucy Ann (Melton) Caudle; married 21 Oct
1906 CCM Rev. George Ellis Turner 8 Sep 1878 - 30 Oct 1912; married 7 Jun 1919
CCM Ulysses S. Bilyeu 21 Apr 1875 - 4 Dec 1956; buried under name Turner]
Mrs. Lola Bilyeu of Ozark died at 6 o’clock, Wednesday morning in St. John’s
hospital in Springfield where she had been a patient for about a week with a heart
disease. Survivors include her husband, U.S. Bilyeu; a son, Newton Turner of
Springfield; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Mildred Miller and Mrs. Ruth Price of Springfield,
and Mrs. Marie Shelton of Richmond, Calif., 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist
Church. Burial will be in the Ozark cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home.
AND
Lola Bilyeu, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.N. Caudle, died Oct. 13, 1948, at the age
of 63. Funeral services were held Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist church with
Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery. In 1905 she was united
in marriage to George Ellis Turner, now deceased. To this union two children were born.
In 1919, she married Ulyssess Bilyeu. Early in life she was converted and united with the
Ozark Christian church and later with the Selmore Baptist church where she remained a
faithful member until her death. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Bilyeu, one son,
Newton Turner of Brighton, Mo.; three step daughters, Mrs. Mildred Miller and Mrs.
Ruth Price of Springfield and Marie Shelton of Richmond, Calif.; ten grandchildren and
one great-grandchild; one sister and three brothers. Services were under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home.
Bilyeu, Lola E. (Hannah) Sep 1895 - 19 Jul 1967
CCR 27 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Clarence C. & Charity (Wheeler) Hannah; married James Benard
Bilyeu 8 May 1892 - 2 Dec 1964]
Mrs. Lola Bilyeu, 71, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died at 12:45
a.m. Thursday at Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. She is survived by one son,
Milbern, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Iola Crane, Ozark and Mrs. Irene Page, Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Emma Daniels and Mrs. Edna Shelton, both of Ozark and Mrs. Helen
Gibson, Springfield; three brothers, Hugh Hannah, Albuquerque, N. M., Alvin and
Herbert Hannah, both of Ozark and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Max Edmondson officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Lon 1892 - 2 Jan 1965 CCR 14 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Son of James Wyatt & Jennie (Sumpter) Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Lon Bilyeu, 72, of Chico, Calif., who died Saturday morning
in a Fairfield, Calif. hospital, were held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock in Twin Chapels
there. Burial was in Vallejo Cemetery. A native of Christian County, he was an iron
worker at Springfield, Mo. and Lon Beach, Calif. for many years before his retirement 11
years ago. He is survived by two sons, Burl of Vallejo and Gerald of Benicia, Calif.; two

daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Warthen of Vallejo and Mrs. Christine Bunker of Lakewood,
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Celia Wheeler of Chico; three brothers, Everett and Neal of
California and Clell of Ozark; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
AND
Bilyeu, Lon 1892 - 2 Jan 1965 CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1
Funeral services for Lon Bilyeu, 72, a native of Christian County, were held Jan.
5 in Vallejo, Calif. with Dr. Frank W. Llewellyn officiating. Burial was in Sunrise
Memorial Cemetery in Vallejo. Mr. Bilyeu, who had lived in Vallejo the past 12 years,
died Jan. 2 in a Fairfield, Calif, hospital after a short illness. Before he retired in 1953, he
worked at the Long Beach Iron Works.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Genevieve Warthen, Vallejo and Mrs. Christine Bunker, Lakewood, Calif.; two sons,
Burl, Vallejo and Gerald, Benecia, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Celie Wheeler, Ontario, Calif..;
two brothers, Everett, Norwalk, Calif and Clell, Ozark, MO.; nine grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Loyal E. 31 May 1916 - 19 Feb 1953
CCR 19 Feb 1953 p5
Loyal Bilyeu, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bilyeu, died Thursday morning at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Bilyeu had been ill two weeks. Funeral arrangements
are incomplete, but will be under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Bilyeu, Loyce 12 Dec 1912 – 26 Jun 2000 CCH-N 28 Jun 2000
Loyce Bilyeu, age 87, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died Monday, June 26,
2000 in his home. He was born December 12, 1912 in Christian County, the son of
Charley and Etta (Thomas) Bilyeu. Mr. Bilyeu worked as a general contractor. He loved
fishing and gardening, and always was glad to help anyone with painting. His first wife,
Logic preceded him in death in 1979. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Dulin Bilyeu;
two daughter, Linda Sue Harman and her husband Barry, and Donna Lou Adams; a
granddaughter, Candy Lynn Ensign; two great-grandchildren, Michael Steven and Mandy
Lynn Ensign; and a sister, Beulah Boone, all of Ozark; a stepson and his wife, Mr. and
Mrs. Gene A. Dulin; and three step-grandchildren, Crystal, Andria, and Shannon Dulin,
all of Kimberling City; nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday
in the funeral home.
Bilyeu, Marcella May (Meadows) Dec 1878 - 19 May 1965 CCR 27 May 1965 p3
[Note: Daughter of John Hanson & Margaret Polly Ann (Brumley) Meadows; married
William Isaac Bilyeu]
Mrs. May Bilyeu, 86, died at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday at her home in Oak Wood
community seven miles southwest of Chadwick. A lifelong resident of Taney and
Christian Counties, Mrs. Bilyeu had lived in Oak Wood 19 years after moving from the
Meadows community. She was a member of the General Baptist Church. Surviving are
five sons, Arthur, Earl and Elmer of Chadwick, Lawrence of Sparta, and Alpha, 1217
North Park, Springfield; a daughter, Ethel Marie Back, Asbury; 33 grandchildren; 55
great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30

p.m. Sunday in Oakwood Baptist Church. The Rev. Theodore Keithley officiated, and
burial was in Meadows Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Bilyeu, Martin Fisher 1879 - 18 Apr 1960 CCR 21 Apr 1960 p5
[Note: May be the son of Jacob Marion & Susan Elizabeth (Cecil) Bilyeu who had a son
that name born that year, but there’s not an exact match on their known children; Married
Della Ball]
Martin F. Bilyeu, 80, retired farmer of the Nixa community, died Monday
morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Survivors include three sons, Dewey, Ava and
Sidney and Linza, Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Faye Hood, Nixa; Mrs. Frankie Mayes,
Branson and Mrs. Daisy Allison, Kansas City; four sisters, Mrs. Janey Meadows and
Mrs. Belle Lawrence, Berryville, Ark., Mrs. Mille Willhite, Holly, Colo and Mrs. Sarah
Hendrickson, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a brother, Jimmy, Chestnutridge; 14 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Blue Eye Baptist
Church, with the Revs. Frank Atchley and Chris Scheihing officiating. Burial was in Blue
Eye Cemetery with Harris of Nixa in charge.
Bilyeu, Marvin Wesley 29 Jun 1966 - 1 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Argel & Rita (Holmes) Bilyeu]
Marvin Wesley Bilyeu, 22, of Ozark, died Friday after a canoeing accident on the
Finley River near Ozark. Services for Mr. Bilyeu were held Tuesday at the Adams
Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. John Holmes officiating. Burial was in Schupbach
Cemetery, Spokane. Marvin was born June 29, 1966, in Springfield, and was a lifelong
resident of Ozark. He was a 1984 graduate of Ozark High School, and attended the Nixa
Assembly of God. His, survivors include his parents, Argel and Rita Bilyeu, Ozark; a
sister and brother-in-law, Lisa and Steve Phipps, Marshfield; two nephews, Tyler and
Travis Phipps, Marshfield; his paternal grandmother, Muriel Bilyeu, Ozark; and his
maternal grandparents, Travis and Eula Holmes, Spokane.
Bilyeu, Mary Catherine “Katie“ (Billingsley) 28 Dec 1871 - 3 Sep 1923 CCR 21 Sep
1923
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Sarah (Austin) Billingsley; married 17 Jan 1893 CCM
Stephen "Bud" Bilyeu 18 Jan 1866 - 3 Jun 1950]
Mrs. Mary Bilyeu, aged 52 years and 4 days, living at Spokane, died at the Ozark
Sanitarium, Monday, September 3, 1923. Funeral services were held at Spokane Tuesday,
conducted by Rev. Jas. T. White of Highlandville with interment in the Spokane
Cemetery.
Christian County Republican, Sept. 21, 1923. Contributed by Jennifer Beery.
Bilyeu, Mary Lila (Bodenhamer) 29 Apr 1877 - 8 Jan 1958 CCR 16 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lide Bilyeu, 81, who died Wednesday, Jan 3, at
the home of a daughters, Mrs. Clyde Fuller of Ozark, were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in
the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. She was a member of the Victory
Baptist Church. Her husband, Wiett B. Bilyeu, preceded her in death, as did one son,
Leslie Bilyeu. Survivors include one son, Virgil Bilyeu of Springfield; four daughters,

Mrs. Clyde Fuller , Mrs. George Brumley, Mrs. Helen Wolfe and Mrs. Dean Parks, all of
Ozark; seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; three brothers, Charles
Bodenhamer of Rogersville, Leo Bodenhamer of Princeton, Ky and Oscar Bodenhamer
of San Bernardino, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Griffith of Springfield and Mrs. Nancy
Ball of Stockton, Calif.
Bilyeu, Mary Lou 1942 - May 2006 SN-L 7 May 2006
Mary Lou Bilyeu, age 63, of Ozark, passed away on Friday. A graveside funeral
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in Prospect Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bilyeu, Maxiene F. (Forgey) Bilyeu Rainey 15 May 1919 - 16 Aug 2005 SN-L 17
Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of William C. and Agnes Opal (Potter) Forgey; married James Milbern
Bilyeu 11 Apr 1918 - 17 Jul 1972; married J.Bunyard “Bun” Rainey 28 Oct 1907 - 10
Mar 1996]
Maxiene Forgey Bilyeu, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, August 16,
2005, in her home. She was born May 15, 1919, in Christian County, the daughter of
W.C. and Agnes (Potter) Forgey. She graduated from Ozark High School, and then
attended two years of Business College in Springfield. Maxiene spent 36 years in banking
at Ozark and Nixa, and retired from Empire Bank. She was a member of Countryside
Christian Church, and attended Selmore Baptist Church for the past 16 years. She was a
member of Nixa Women's Club and V.F.W. Auxiliary of Nixa. She was preceded in
death by her parents; twin sons; the father of her children, Milbern Bilyeu; her second
husband, J.B. Rainey; and a brother, William P. Forgey. Survivors include: three
children, James M. Bilyeu and wife, Marjie of Ozark, Kathy Nichols and husband, Jim of
Lebanon, and Keith Bilyeu, Austell, Georgia; five grandchildren, Chris Bilyeu, Altona,
New York, Mike Bilyeu, Plattsburgh, New York, Teresa Bilyeu, Jacksonville, Texas,
Mitzi Vahle, Bolivar, Monica Nichols, Springfield; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. John's HospiceCare.
AND
Bilyeu, Maxiene F. (Forgey) Bilyeu Rainey 15 May 1919 - 16 Aug 2005 SN-L 18 Aug
2005
Maxiene Forgey Bilyeu, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, August 16,
2005, in her home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's HospiceCare.
Bilyeu, Minda (Hedgpeth) 4 Oct 1880 - 26 Apr 1963 CCR 2 May 1963
[Note: Daughter of Calvin & Isabelle (Farmer) Hedgpeth; married John Franklin Bilyeu
26 Dec 1878 - 5 Mar 1963]
Mrs. Minda Bilyeu, 82, died Friday afternoon at her home on Route 1, Ozark. She
and her late husband operated a general store in Christian County several years. She was

a member of Victory Baptist Church in Christian County. Survivors are two sons, Edd,
1226 South Jefferson, Springfield, and Stanford, Bakersfield, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs.
Josie Bridges, Ozark; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Sylva Howard officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Murl Eugene 1916 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 7 Jun 2005
Murl Eugene Bilyeu, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2005. An
open visitation will be from noon until 6 p.m. today, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A
private burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Muriel Marie (Weatherman) 30 Mar 1918 - 22 Jul 2006 SN-L 24 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Duffy (Florence) Weatherman; married 1935 Lee Bilyeu 23
Sep 1913 - 21 Feb 1972]
Muriel Marie Bilyeu, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2006, in
Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born March 30, 1918, in Walnut Shade, the
daughter of Elmer and Duffy (Florence) Weatherman. In 1936 she and Lee Bilyeu were
united in marriage. Mrs. Bilyeu was a homemaker and loving mother. She attended the
Assembly of God Church. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Roy and Janice
Bilyeu, Ozark, Ray D. and Darlene Bilyeu, Nixa, and Argel and Rita Bilyeu, Ozark; three
granddaughters, Sandra, Teresa and Lisa; six great-grandchildren, Brittney, Justin, Kyle,
Ashley, Tyler and Travis; a brother, Freddie Weatherman, Reeds Spring; other relatives
and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, in 1972; a 16 year old son,
Wilbur; a grandson, Marvin Bilyeu; four brothers, Lawrence, Norman, Roscoe and
Harold Weatherman; two sisters, Opal Lewallen and Freda Bilyeu; and her parents.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Gary Robertson and Reverend Bob Long officiating. Burial will follow in Oak
Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Tuesday until service
time.
Bilyeu, Nannie Ethel (Back) 27 Nov 1908 - 2 Jun 1965 CCR 10 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: married Lawrence Everett Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Bilyeu, 56, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Theodore Keithley officiated and burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Mrs. Bilyeu died at 11:05 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield following a brief illness. Survivors include her husband Lawrence; two sons,
Everett, Springfield, and Landon, Wichita; three daughters, Mrs. Marie Williams and
Mrs. Ellen Troutt, both of Sparta, Mrs. Margie Hunt, Sacramento, Calif. and 16
grandchildren. Other survivors include seven brothers, Alex Back, Reeds Spring, Tom
Back, Asbury, Sanford and Cash Back, both of Oswego, Kan., Jim and Linnie Back, both
of Liberty, and Jess Back, Denver, Colo.; and a sister, Mrs. Evalee Tyson, Oswageo,
Kan.
Bilyeu, Nettie (Cupp) 6 Oct 1906 - 23 Nov 1992 OH 25 Nov 1992
Nettie Bilyeu, 86, Forsyth, died Monday, Nov. 23, at Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born Oct. 6, 1906 at Bluff, the daughter of Ike and Anna Cupp. In April

of 1926 she was united in marriage to Clarence Bilyeu. She was a member of the Pine
Ridge Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her
parents; an infant son, Jerry Lee Bilyeu; five brothers, Simpson, Henry, Otto, Ted and
Hubert; and eight sisters, Maude, Emma, Ellie, Nellie, Mable, Daisy, Dolly and Jewell.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clifford Ray and Zoe Bilyeu, Forsyth;
three grandchildren and their spouses, Elaine and Rick Crum, Jim and Dawn Bilyeu and
Christie and Bill Biggs, all of Forsyth; a brother, Elliott Cupp and his wife, Bill, Forsyth;
seven great grandchildren, Marty Bilyeu and his wife Tanja, Sean Tilley, Colby Biggs,
Neal Crum, Kasandra Bilyeu, Trent Bilyeu and Melissa Bilyeu; several nieces and
nephews. Nettie was looking forward to the birth of her first great, great grandchild this
coming Christmas. Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Meadows
Cemetery, Taney County.
Bilyeu, Ralph 24 Aug 1897 - 29 Nov 1956 gwobit
Ralph Bilyeu, 59, a lifelong resident of Chestnut Ridge, died Thursday at his
home after a one-year illness. Mr. Bilyeu, a farmer, is survived by his wife, Lola; a son,
Donald of the home; his father, Jim of Chestnut Ridge; seven brothers, Hosey, Luther,
Claude and Leonard of Chestnut Ridge, Clarence of Chadwick, James of Wichita, Kan.,
and Chester of Walnut Shade; a sister, Mrs. Glen Keltner of Chestnut Ridge. Funeral
services were to be held this afternoon in the Spokane Baptist Church. Burial was to be in
the Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Saturday, Dec. 1, 1956
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Contributed by Woody Franklin.
AND
Bilyeu, Ralph 24 Aug 1897 - 29 Nov 1956 CCR Thursday, Dec 6, 1956 p 4
Funeral services for Ralph Bilyeu 59 of Chestnutridge who died at his home
Friday Nov 29 [sic] were held Tuesday Dec 1 at 2”00 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist Church
with Rev. Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. His wife, Mrs. Lola Bilyeu, survived, A list of other
survivors was not available for publication.
Bilyeu, Roger Lee 24 Sep 1940 - 31 Mar 1956 CCR 12 Apr 1956 p4
Funeral services for Roger Lee Bilyeu, 15 son of Mr. and Mrs. Murl Bilyeu of
Chestnutridge,. who died March 31, were held April 4 at the Chaffin Funeral Home in
Ozark, with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. Other than his parents, survivors include his paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Linza Bilyeu of riverbank, Calif .and his maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Walker. He is also survived by three aunts, Mrs. George Templeton and Mrs. Clarence
Stewart of Springfield and Mrs. Orphie Hursh of Chadwick and by five uncles who were
pallbearers, Maurice and Carl Bilyeu of Riverbank, and Charles, Virgil and Vernie
Walker of Springfield.
Bilyeu, Roxie Lena (Barber) Boyts
16 Apr 1895 - 16 Dec 1964 gwobit
Mrs. Lena B. Bilyeu, 69,of Springfield, died on Wednesday of last week shortly
after being admitted to Burge-Protestant Hospital. She had been a resident of Springfield
three years; moving there from Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Stanford; a son,

Tommy L. Boyts, Route 8, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Edmonds, St. Louis; two
brothers, Theodore Barber, Pittsburgh, and Chester Barber, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Erma
McCafferty, Nixa; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in
Calvary Bible Church at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of December 18, 1964 in the margin.
AND
Bilyeu, Roxie Lena (Barber) Boyts
16 Apr 1895 - 16 Dec 1964 CCR 24 Dec
1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of James P. & Dora Belle (Stiffler) Barber; married first Herman Clark
Boyts; may be the Lena Alice Boyts who married 11 Aug 1948 Fred Bohm; may be the
Lena Bohm who married Ernest Hawkins 31 Dec 1959; married last Stanford Bilyeu;
buried under name Boyts]
Mrs. Lena B. Bilyeu, 69 of 815 West Broadmoor, died at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday
shortly after being admitted to Burge-Protestant Hospital. She had been a resident of
Springfield three years, moving here from Nixa. Survivors are her husband, Stanford; a
son, Tommy L. Boyts, Route 8; a daughter, Mrs. Karen Edmonds, St. Louis; two
brothers, Theodore Barber, Pittsburg, and Chester Barber, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Erma
McCafferty, Nixa; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
Calvary Bible Baptist Church at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Bilyeu, Ruby Valeria (Maples) 25 Nov 1898 - 27 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of Simeon David & Saville "Villa" (McBride) Maples; married Earl E.
Bilyeu 21 Jun 1893 - 11 Jun 1976]
Ruby Valeria Bilyeu, 90, of Spokane, died at 8:45 a.m. Nov. 27 in her home.
Services for Mrs. Bilyeu will be held today, Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10:30 am, in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev; Paul Swadley to officiate. Burial will be in the Spokane
Cemetery. Born Nov. 25, 1898 in Puller, Mrs. Bilyeu was a lifelong resident of Christian
County. She was known as "Miss Ruby" to the many students she taught in the one-room
rural schools in Reno, Raley Creek, Reeds Spring, Tauria, Flat Rock, Richwood, and
White Oak. She was married to Earl E. Bilyeu April 16, 1921. Together they operated the
Bilyeu Canning Company for 35 years. She was a member or the Spokane Baptist
Church. Preceding Mrs. Bilyeu in death were her husband, Earl; two daughters, Va Ruth
Burke and Virginia Rollings; and an infant son, David Newton Bilyeu.
Survivors include her daughters, Villa Ann Glenn, Nixa, and Connie Bilyeu, Springfield,
sons; Earl E:; Nixa, Elbert E., Ellensburg, Washington, Richard and Tommie, both of
Ozark; four brothers, Halleck Maples and Argus Maples, both of Highlandville, Robert
Maples, Phillipsburg, and Francis Maples, Crane; four sisters, Inez Maples, Crane,
Georgia Buxton, Ozark, Penelope Riley, Springfield, and Ernestine Riley, Aurora,
Colorado; 26 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and
30 nieces and nephews. She was "Mother Ruby" to a host of relatives and friends. For
those who wish to contribute in lieu of flowers, a music education scholarship fund has
been established with Connie Bilyeu, Coordinator: 5065 S. Sycamore, Springfield, MO
65807:

Bilyeu, Samuel H. 1881 - 20 Sep 1956 gwobit
Samuel H. Bilyeu, 75, lifelong resident of Christian County, died this morning at
a Springfield nursing home after a long illness. A retired farmer, he was a member of the
Spokane Baptist Church. He is survived by a brother Harlen Bilyeu, 614 West Walnut.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press
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Bilyeu, Samuel H. 1881 - 20 Sep 1956
Services for Samuel H. Bilyeu, 75, lifelong resident of Christian County who died
yesterday morning at a Springfield nursing home after a long illness, will be held at 1:30
p.m. Friday at the Baptist Church at Spokane. The Rev. Floyd Hanks will officiate with
burial in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Thursday Sept. 20,
1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Bilyeu, Sidney Van 25 Apr 1932 - 7 Nov 1992
NN-E 11 Nov 1992
Sidney Van Bilyeu, 60, Ozark, died Saturday, Nov. 7 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born April 25, 1932 in Stone County, the son of
Martin and Delia (Ball) Bilyeu. He had been a resident of Christian County since the age
of 15. On March 21, 1959, he married Dorothy Reeves. He was a dairy farmer and a
member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,
a brother, Linza Bilyeu and a sister, Faye Hood. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a
son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Naomi Bilyeu; a brother, Dewey Bilyeu, Springfield;
two sisters, Frankie Mayes, Marshfield and Daisy Allison, Kansas City, Kan; a special
family friend, Lester Ruggles, Ozark; other relatives and many friends. Services were
held Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Nixa Assembly of God Church under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and Don Blansit officiating. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Bilyeu, Stephen Douglas “Bud” 18 Jan 1866 - 3 Jun 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of Isaac & Charity (Hammons) Bilyeu; married 17 Jan 1893 Mary Catherine
"Katie" Billingsley 28 Dec 1871 - 3 Sep 1923]
Stephen Douglas Bilyeu, 84, died Saturday, June 3, at his home in Spokane.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Spokane school auditorium with the
Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Bilyeu was born January 18, 1866, in Christian County and
lived his entire life in this community. For a good many years he preached in and about
Christian County. In 1891 he married Mary Katherine Billingsley, who precede him in
death in September 1923. To them eleven children were born, eight of whom survive, six
boys and two girls. They are John W., Wilfred D and Sanford C. Bilyeu and Mrs. Oleva
Brashear, all of Springfield, Luther C. of Jacksonville, Fla., Clyde F. of Superior, Neb.,
Woodrow W. of San Pedro, Cal., and Mrs. Florence Creson of Spokane. He is also
survived by a sister, Mrs. Carrie Ballamy of Coffeyville, Kans., 25 grandchildren and
eleven great-grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Stephen Lafayette 28 Oct 1868 - 24 Apr 1948 CCR 29 Apr 1948

[Note: Son of John Henry & Mary Catherine (Hanks) Bilyeu; married 12 Sep 1889
Didemma A. Cash 9 Sep 1871 - 23 Jan 1955]
Stephen L. Bilyeu was born in Christian County, Missouri, on October 28, 1868
and passed away at his home south of Ozark on April 24, 1948 following a very brief
illness. He was a well-known farmer and veterinarian in the Ozark community. On
September 12, 1889, he was united in marriage with Miss Didemma Cash and to this
union ten children were born. Two sons, Frank and Dewey, preceded their father in death.
At an early age he was converted and joined the Prospect Baptist church and at the time
of his death was an active member of the church. Survivors include his wife, Didemma;
three sons, Charley of Ozark, Dayton of Mount Vernon and Clyde of Springfield; five
daughters, Mrs. Clarence Hayworth of Republic, Mrs. Herbert Maberry and Mrs. Elmer
Bass of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Wade Lawson of Springfield, and Mrs. Rex Farthing of
Sparta; 24 grandchildren; two brothers, Ulysses S. Bilyeu and Wyatt Bilyeu of Ozark;
four sisters, Mrs. Louvenia Young and Mrs. Lilly Haslip of Ozark, Mrs. Sarah Jane
Hayes and Mrs. Myrtle Hartley of Springfield. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. Smalley officiating. Burial was in the
Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Bilyeu, Tammy Jane 15 Nov 1972 - 15 Nov 1972 CCR 23 Nov 1972 p1 & OH 23 Nov
1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Gary Dean & Diana Dean (Smith) Bilyeu]
OZARK - Graveside services for Tammy Jane Bilyeu, infant daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Gary Dean Bilyeu, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery. The Rev. Theodore Keithley officiated, with services in charger of Harris of
Ozark. Surviving, beside the parents, are a sister, Meloney; a half-sister, Melissa Lowry
and a half-brother, Bradley Lowry, all of the home; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Boone, Sparta; her maternal grandfather, Dean Smith, Ozark and her
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Doris Knight, Lebanon; her paternal great grandparents and
two maternal great grandmothers.
Bilyeu, Thelma (Keithley) 10 Dec 1915 - 12 Mar 2002 gwobit
Thelma (Keithley) Bilyeu, 86, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at
the Earl and Ruby Bilyeu farm in Spokane. She was born Dec. 10, 1915, in Bluff, Mo.,
the daughter of James Elmer Lee Keithley and Mabel Allie (Cupp) Keithley. She
graduated from Spokane High School in 1933 and began a teaching career that year. On
Nov. 21, 1933, she and Hosea Bilyeu, Sr., were married. She taught school for 17 years,
and then began a second career working for the Division of Family Services as a Case
Work Supervisor in Christian, Stone, and Taney Counties. In 1968, she graduated from
Southwest Missouri State College with a bachelor’s degree. As an author, Mrs. Bilyeu’s
first book of three was published when she was 80 years old. Thelma and Hosea were
active in leadership in a number of churches throughout their lives as a couple dedicated
to serving God. Her most recent ministry was devoted to nursing homes, where she spent
each Thursday singing and reciting poetry. She loved performing gospel songs in the
Southwest Missouri area and in concerts with Big Smith, a band of five of her grand sons.
Her Christian testimony and example were loving sources of inspiration to all who knew
her. She was currently attending Ridgecrest and Sparta Baptist churches. Preceding her in

death were her husband and lifelong sweetheart, Hosea Bilyeu, Sr.; three children, Jimmy
Bilyeu, Wilton Bilyeu, and Emma Lou Williamson; and her parents. Survivors include
six children and their spouses, Bob and Connie Bilyeu, Springfield, Barbara and Merel
Young, Keokuk, Iowa, Gay Lea and Rick Thomas, Spokane, Anita and Ernest White,
Galena, Bud and Judy Bilyeu, Spokane, and Hosea and Debbie Bilyeu, Battlefield; 22
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Betty
Sackett, Spokane, and Annabelle Dalton, Taneyville; and 19 nieces and nephews. She is
also survived by two close friends, her sister-in-law and next-door neighbor, Bonnie
Bilyeu, Ozark, and by her lifelong friend and cousin, Pauline Thurman, Forsyth. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 2210 W. Republic
Road (M Highway), Springfield, with Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in
Spokane Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home in Nixa. Contributed by
Woody Franklin.
Bilyeu, Ulysses S. 21 Apr 1875 - 4 Dec 1956
CCR 6 Dec 1956 p 4
Funeral services for Ulysses S. Bilyeu 81 who died Tuesday night at the home of
a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Miller of Springfield were held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.
in the Selmore Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Lawson officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of
Christian County, he was a retired farmer and had suffered illness for the past eight years.
He was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.
Miller and Mrs. Ross Price, also of Springfield, a step-son Newton Turner of Springfield,
three sisters Mrs. Louvenia Melton of Highlandville, Mrs. Lily Haslip of Ozark and Mrs.
Sarah Jane Hayes of Springfield, ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Verna Pearl (Hammon)
6 Nov 1908 - 12 May 2004 SN-L 15 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Frank E. & Mary E. (Patty) Hammond; married Fred E. Bilyeu 1909 1957]
Verna Pearl Bilyeu, 95, passed away at Cox South on May 12, 2004. Verna was
born to Frank E. Hammond and Mary E. Patty-Hammond on Nov. 6, 1908. She leaves
four grandchildren, Sue Ray, Pamela and Randy Wilson, Rick and Debbie Bilyeu, Greg
and Patty Bilyeu; nine great-grandchildren, Tonya and Jason In- gram, Melissa and Toby
Kite, Bryan and Cassie Ray, Richard Bilyeu, Jaime and Daniel Lopez, Travis Bilyeu,
Levi Wilson, Crystal Bilyeu and Derek Bilyeu; one great- great-grandchild, McKenzie
Ingram; one sister, Pauline Stickler; and a daughter-in-law, Benna Severs. Verna's
husband, Fred E. Bilyeu, and son, James L. Bilyeu, preceded her in death, as well as six
brothers and three sisters. A memorial service, officiated by Pastor Ken Gillming, will be
held at 3 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004, at Green- lawn North. There will be an open
visitation Sunday after noon for friends and family to attend at their convenience. Verna
was a homemaker until the death of her husband. Later, she was employed by Consumers
Bakery until her retirement. She was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church. Her
life was an incredible example of Christ's love and she expressed it daily. Her strong
Christian faith was so incredible that to know her was to love her. Verna will be missed
by all who knew her because she was one who loved unconditionally.

Bilyeu, Vernie Ethel (Montgomery) Moore 24 Sep 1907 - 8 Oct 1991 NN-E 10 Oct
1991
Services for Vernie Ethel Montgomery Bilyeu, Nixa, were held Tuesday, Oct. 8,
1991 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. She died
at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1991 in Primrose Place, Springfield.
Bilyeu, Virgil D. 1 Sep 1898 - 25 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Wiett Benton & Mary Lydia (Bodenhamer) Bilyeu]
Services for Virgil D. Bilyeu of Springfield were held Tuesday in the AyreGoodwin Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery south of Ozark. Mr. Bilyeu died Sunday morning in Cox Medical Center. He
was a retired Frisco employee and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include three
sisters, Mrs. Helen Wolf, Mrs. Eural Fuller and Mrs. Hilma Brumley, all of Ozark.
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Bilyeu, Virgil D. 1 Sep 1898 - 25 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p11
We would like to thank our friends and relatives for the food, calls, prayers and
all kindness shown our family during the illness and death of our brother Virgil Bilyeu,
God bless each of you. Mr. & Mrs. Ernie Wolfe Mr. & Mrs. George Brumley Mr. &
Mrs. Clyde Fuller.
Bilyeu, Wilfred D. 24 Sep 1902 - 18 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
[Note: Son of James M. & Frances (Gideon) Bilyeu; married Myrtle]
Funeral services for Wilfred D. Bilyeu, 69, of Springfield, were at 1 p.m. today at
Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Arthur Chort officiating. Burial was at Clear
Creek Cemetery. Mr. Bilyeu, a retired Trailmobile employee, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday
at Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a member of the Orchard Crest Baptist
Church and had been a resident of Springfield since 1940. Survivors include his wife,
Myrtle of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Don Wilson of Aurora; a son, Carl Gene Bilyeu of
Mesa, Ariz.; three brothers, John Bilyeu of Spokane, Luther Bilyeu of Miami, Fla. and
Clyde Bilyeu of Superior, Neb.; a sister, Mrs. Florence Austin of Spokane and two
grandchildren.
Bilyeu, Zoe (Davis) 19 Mar 1926 - 8 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 & CCH-N 17 Jan
1996
[Note: Daughter of Xury & Grace Davis; married 19 Apr 1948 Clifford Ray Bilyeu]
Zoe Bilyeu, age 69, of Forsyth, died Monday, Jan. 8, 1996, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born March 19, 1926, in Day, Missouri, and was the daughter of
Xury and Grace Davis. On April 19, 1948, she was united in marriage to Clifford Ray
Bilyeu. Zoe was well known in the area for her weekly articles in the Christian County
Headliner News and Taney County Times. She was a past member of Ozark Writers
League. She attended Faith Assembly of God Church, Forsyth. Survivors include: Her
husband, Clifford; three children and their spouses, Elane and Rick Crum, Jim and Dawn
Bilyeu, and Christie and Bill Biggs, all of Forsyth; seven grandchildren, Marty Bilyeu,
Sean Tilley, Neal Crum, Kasandra, Trent and Melissa Bilyeu, and Colby Biggs; three
great-grandchildren, Vanessa Bilyeu, Makaylee Tilley, and Ashton Crum; three brothers,
Bruce and Donald Davis, Augusta, Ks., and Walt Davis, Fall River, Ks.; two sisters,

Wanetta Keithley, Branson, and Roma Smith, Forsyth; other relatives; and an abundance
of friends. She was preceded in death by: Her parents; and three brothers, Manford, Grant
and Claude Davis. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 11, 1996 in Faith Assembly
of God Church, Forsyth, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and the Rev. Roy Tennison
officiating. Burial was in Meadows Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Bingaman, Pansy F. (Ward) 16 Dec 1928 - 26 Oct 2005 SN-L 28 Oct 2005
[Note: daughter of William Walter & Blanche Ward; married Chauncey Bingaman]
Pansy F. Bingaman, known to friends and family as a loving mother, a proud
grandmother and selfless volunteer worker, passed away this past Tuesday morning at
Cox South, from complications of a stroke. She was 76 years old. Pansy Ward was born
in Texas County, Mo., on December 16, 1928, and moved to Springfield to attend
Draughn's Business College. There she met Chauncey Bingaman and the two were
married in Fair Grove, Mo., on July 23, 1949. The Bingamans shared 54 years together
before Chauncey's death in May 2004. She was baptized in June 1941 at Licking Baptist
Church and remained a lifelong church member, attending East Avenue and most
recently National Heights Baptist Church. As a young woman, she worked at Commerce
Bank before devoting herself to being a homemaker and mother to her three children. In
her later years, she also worked as a food demonstrator for the ProDem Company of Nixa
and served as an election volunteer, retiring from that service as the Ballot Judge at the
Bingham School Precinct. She will be most remembered as a mother whose wings spread
beyond her own children and grandchildren to cousins, nieces and nephews, and to their
children as well. Her invariably spotless house was always open and frequently filled
with the smell of good food, as she was widely regarded as an excellent cook who made a
delicious assortment of desserts and cookies. Her compassion for others involved her in a
variety of volunteer organizations, most notably the Women's Missionary Union, where
she quilted and prepared food baskets for needy families, among other charitable
activities. Her selfless dedication and religious devotion was an inspiration to all who
knew her. She was the daughter of William Walter and Blanche Ward, deceased; wife of
Chauncey Bingaman, deceased; and is survived by her daughter, Janice Bingaman of
Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sons and their wives, Rick and Kathy Bingaman of
Springfield, and Rod and Maura Bingaman of State College, Pa.; a brother and his wife,
Roy and Peggy Ward of Springfield; a sister and her husband, Kay and Ken Cobb of
Nixa; and two grandchildren, Elise and Claire Bingaman, also of State College, Pa.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn North Chapel, with
visitation this evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m., also at Greenlawn North. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests that donations in Pansy's memory be made to the National Heights
Baptist Church Women's Missionary Union.
Bingham, Albert James 5 Jul 1926 - 21 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Son of Lee & Inez Bingham; married 27 Apr 1948 Wanda Jean Tummons]
Albert James Bingham, 72, Laclede, MO., passed away in Humansville Country
Villa, May 21, 1999, after a lengthy illness. He was born to Lee and Inez Bingham, July
5, 1926, in Greene County, Mo. He was a truck driver for Wolsworth Publishing of
Marceline and a life long farmer. He was a member of Brookfield Eagles Aerie No. 2463.

He married Wanda Jean Tummons, April 27, 1948. He was preceded in death by his
parents and one sister, Helen Deke. He is survived by his wife, Jean, of the home; three
sons, Kenneth Bingham, Laclede, Gary and Dorothy Bingham, Ozark, and Donald and
Nina Bingham, Brookfield; three sisters, Virginia Wells, Bill and Mary Kissee, and
David and Jeanie Sleeth, all of Ozark; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, 1999, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorials are
suggested to the American Lung Association.
Bingham, Anna Belle 24 Aug 1922 – 4 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Anna Belle Bingham, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South, following an eight month illness with cancer. She was born
August 24, 1922 in Springfield, the daughter of Frank G. and Zella (Estes) Bingham. She
graduated from Ozark High School and attended SMS. Miss Bingham was a long-time
employee of Boatman’s Union National Bank in Springfield. She was a member of First
and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She was also a member of U.N.I.C.
Investment Club and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She was preceded in death by her parents;
a brother, Loyal Bingham; and a brother-in-law, Bob Lynch. Survivors include: a sister,
Marie Lynch, Ozark; two nephews, Robert Lynch and his wife Robin, Ozark, and their
children, Cortney and Stephanie; and Tom Lynch and his wife Valerie, Kansas City, and
their children, Daniel and Nicholas; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Gary Stratman
and Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bingham, Beulah L. (Hamby) 28 Mar 1877 - 19 Feb 1971 CCR 25 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: married Samuel J. Bingham 16 Apr 1874 - 16 Jan 1951]
Mrs. Beulah Bingham, 93, of Ozark, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday in a Springfield
Nursing Home after a short illness, She was a member of the South National Church of
Christ. Mrs. Bingham is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Bea Blair of Grand Junction, Colo.
and Mrs. Bess Wilson of Noel. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Klingner
Chapel with John Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery under direction
of Klingner.
Bingham, Ernest H. 1892 - 23 Sep 1960 CCR 29 Sep 1960 p1
Funeral services for Ernest H. Bingham, 68, of Route 2, Ozark who died at 4:30
a.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital following a lengthy illness, were held at 3 p.m.
Monday in Rainey Chapel with the Rev. B. H. Eustis officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery. He was a member of Glenstone Baptist Church and a veteran of
World War I. His wife Martha survives.
Bingham, Frank R. d 27 Oct 1961 CCR 2 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Mary E. (Weaver) Bingham; married Eva Swearengin 3 Nov
1933]
Funeral services for Frank R. Bingham, of Springfield, who died Friday, Oct. 27
at Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in

Rainey’s Chapel, with Rev. Lowell E. McFall officiating. Burial was at 9:30 a.m.
Monday in White Chapel Cemetery. A native of Ozark, Mr. Bingham was an employe of
the Hawkins Milling Co. Springfield for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva
Bingham; six sons, Bob, Jerry, John, Kenneth, Billy and Rany, all of Springfield; four
daughters, Mrs. Stanley Roper of Ozark, Mrs. Tilden Phillips of Lebanon, Sharon and
Bonnie of the home; three brothers, Tom Bingham of Ozark, and Loyd and Ross
Bingham of Springfield and a sister, Mrs. Fred Hawkins of Springfield.
Bingham, James Thomas “Tom” 8 Jun 1900 - 5 Sep 1993 OH 15 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of John W. & Mary (Weaver) Bingham; married 14 Sep 1919 Merle Amy
Roberts 4 Apr 1898 - 21 Jun 1982]
Tom Bingham, 93, Ozark, died Sunday, Sept. 5, at 4:50 a.m. in St. John’s Mercy
Villa, Springfield, following a long illness. He was born Jun 8, 1900 in Ozark, the son of
John W. Bingham and Mary Weaver. He was united in marriage to September 1919. He
was a member and deacon of the Southside Church of Christ. He was a lifelong resident
of Ozark and a merchant for over 50 years. He was also a beef cattle farmer. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Merle; three brothers, Ross, Frank, and Loyd;
one sister, Ammie Hawkins; and his son-in-law, James C. Ward. He is survived by his
daughter, Mary J. Ward, Springfield; five grandchildren, Tom Ward, Aurora, Linda
Davis, Republic, Jamie Hawk, Walnut Grove, Marilyn Barnes and Nancy Weems, both
of Springfield; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; several nieces
and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the ministers Dwayne Bray and Charles White officiating. Burial was in the
Weaver Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri, Inc. 3653 South Ave., Springfield Missouri 65807.
Bingham, Lloyd G. 28 Jun 1906 - 14 May 1968 CCR 16 May 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John W. & Mary E. (Weaver) Bingham; married 14 Feb 1923 & 11 Dec
1926 Lona Roberts; married 7 Jul 1930 Floy McTeer]
Lloyd G. Bingham, 61, Springfield, died Tuesday night in the state sanatorium at
Mt. Vernon. Mr. BIngham, who was a member of Ozrk Church of Christ, is survived by
two sons, S-Sgt. Roger Lee Bingham, U. S. Army at Khe Sanh, Vietna, and Andrew of
the home; one daughter, Mrs. Judy Chambers, Springfield; two brothers, Ross W.,
Springfield and J. Thomas, Oazrkl a sister, Mrs. Ammie Hawkins, Springfield and 11
grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
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Bingham, Lloyd G. 28 Jun 1906 - 14 May 1968 CCR 23 May 1968 p8
Funeral services for Lloyd G. Bingham, 61, of Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery
near Ozark. Mr. Bingham died Tuesday night, May 14, in the state sanatorium at Mt.
Vernon after a long illness.
Bingham, Loyal Gideon 28 Jul 1924 - 13 Apr 1962 CCR 19 Apr 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Frank Gideon & Zella Marie (Estes) Bingham]
Funeral services for Loyal G. Bingham, 37, of Route 2, Ozark, who died April 13
in St. John’s Hospital of injuries received in a traffic accident, were held Sunday, April

15, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating.
Burial was in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin & Son. He was associated
with his uncle, Roy Estes, in the operation of a machine shop near Ozark. He was a
member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. Survivors include his
mother, Mrs. Zella Bingham of the home; two sisters, Miss Annabelle Bingham of the
home and Mrs. Marie Lynch, Route 2, Ozark, and a nephew, Robert Lynch of Ozark.
Bingham, Marguerite M. 12 May 1906 - 7 Mar 1951 CCR 8 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of Don Wade & Mary Rebecca (McBroom) Bingham]
Miss Marguerite Bingham, 44, a well-known mathematics instructor in the
Springfield high school passed away in St. Johns hospital Wednesday morning. She had
been ill for several months. She was born in Ozark and received her grade and high
school education in the local schools. After her graduation from high school she attended
Drury college in Springfield and later taught in the Ozark school system. She was a
graduate of Columbia University in New York City. She was a member of St. Paul
United Methodist church in Springfield. She resided at 1502 East Elm in Springfield.
Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Mary Bingham of the home; two sisters, Miss Agnes
Bingham, also of the home, and Mrs. Paul Barrett of Jefferson City and two nieces. Alma
Lohmeyer-Jewell E Windle Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Bingham, Mary E. (Weaver) 3 Nov 1864 - 23 Oct 1945 CCR 20 Oct 1945
Mrs. Mary Bingham, 80, a life-long resident of Christian county, died Tuesday
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Hawkins, in Springfield. Death followed
a brief illness. Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Hawkins; four sons, Tom of Ozark, Ross
and Frank of Springfield, and Lloyd of California. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o’clock at Ozark under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
(Christian County Republican, 20 October 1945). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Bingham, Mildred M. (Logan) 25 Jun 1892 - 22 May 1972 CCR 25 May 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of George Washington Dodge & Elizabeth Jane (Webber) Logan;
married Ross Weaver Bingham 6 Jul 1891 - 29 Sep 1973]
Mrs. Mildred M. Bingham, 79, of Springfield, died at 6:30 p.m,. Monday at
Mercy Villa, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bingham was a lifelong resident of
Christian and Greene County area and was a member of the Christian Church. The
former Mildred M. Logan, she was a native of Ozark, and the cousin of Mrs. D. C.
Leonard, Mrs. Ralph Hartley, and Homer Lawing, all of Ozark. Immediate survivors
include her husband, Ross W. Bingham, and one son, John Bingham, of Springfield; and
four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral
Home with the Rev. O. O. Best officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, north of
Ozark.
Bingham, Samuel J. 16 Apr 1874 - 16 Jan 1951 CCR 18 Jan 1951
[Note: married Beulah L. Hamby 28 Mar 1877 - 19 Feb 1971]
S.J. Bingham, 76, lifelong resident of Greene county, died at his home located on
route 2, Ozark, Tuesday afternoon following a heart attack. He had been in ill health for
several years. Mr. Bingham, a retired farmer, was born and lived most of his lifetime in

his present residence, located on the Greene-Christian county line. He was a member of
the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Bingham of the home; a
daughter, Mrs. Bob Crenshaw of Ozark, route 2; a brother, C.A. Bingham, of Ozark,
route 2; two sisters, Mrs. May B. Davis Hart and Mrs. Nora Davis, both of Springfield.
Funeral services under direction of the Klinger Funeral Home of Springfield, were
conducted Thursday afternoon in the new Klinger chapel with O.L. Sanderson officiating.
Burial was made in the Payne cemetery. Pallbearers were Oscar Hawkins, Howard
Gooch, Loyal Bingham, Tom Bingham, Howard Davis and Robert Hamby.
Bingham, Sarah Agnes 2 Aug 1904 - 14 Sep 2001 gwobit
Sarah Agnes Bingham, 97, Springfield, died at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in
Mercy Villa, where she had lived for many years. Agnes was born August 2, 1904 in
Ozark, Mo., the daughter of Mary and Wade Bingham. She, as well as her two sisters, the
late Marguerite Bingham and the late Dorothy Bingham Barrett, lived and went to high
school in Ozark. All three attended Drury College (now Drury University), and Agnes
and Marguerite received advance degrees in education at Southwest Missouri State
University. For several summers they studied at Columbia University in New York. After
their father died, in the mid 1920’s, Agnes and Marguerite, with their mother, moved to
Springfield where they lived for the rest of their lives. Agnes taught first and second
grade at Springfield schools for all her long professional life-so long, in fact, that the
children and occasional grandchildren of former students learned to read and write from
her. The Bingham sisters were active members of the “Saturday Club” and of the Delta,
Delta, Delta alumnae group. They enjoyed travel and, with their mother and sometimes a
niece or an aunt, took extensive trips in the U.S. each summer. One of Agnes’ most out
standing characteristics was her eagerness to work hard at any task. During World War II
she grew a large “victory garden” in the back of the home on Elm Street. She
industriously painted the garage and whitewashed the basement-in spite of being
noticeably short. Because of spending so many years in the elementary grades, Agnes
knew a great many children’s songs, such as “The Tired Old Horse”, which she could
render in a high voice. Without always meaning to, Agnes could be funny. An article by
Hank Billings in the Springfield News Leader, November 9, 1959, dealt with Agnes’
teaching of penmanship. When the reporter wrote “The quick brown fox on the
blackboard, Agnes exclaimed, “Hurry! Erase that, I don’t want the children to see it”
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Mercy Villa Chapel with Dr.
Gary Metcalf officiating. Burial will be in Ozark City Cemetery, Ozark, Mo., under the
care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Friends may call from 1 to 6
p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Sep. 19, 2001.
Bingham, Zella Marie (Estes) 16 Nov 1892 – 6 Jul 1995 CCH-N 12 Jul 1995
[Note: Daughter of Loyal & Laura (Weaver) Estes; married Frank Gideon Bingham 23
Feb 1883 - 25 Jun 1936]
Zella Marie Bingham, age 102, of Ozark, died Wednesday, July 6, 1995, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born November 16, 1892 near Ozark, and was the daughter of
Loyal and Laura Weaver Estes. Throughout her life she lived in Christian and Greene
Counties and was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank Gideon Bingham; a son, Loyal

Bingham; a sister, Anna Davidson; and three brothers, Fred, Roy and Levertt Estes.
Survivors include: two daughters, Anna Belle Bingham and Marie Lynch and her
husband, Bob, all of Ozark; a brother, Ross Estes, Springfield; a sister, May Belle Lane,
Ozark; two grandson, Robert Lynch and his wife, Robin, Ozark, and Tom Lynch and his
wife, Valerie, Kansas City; and two great-grandchildren, Cortney and Stephanie Lynch.
Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Gary Stratman
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Binks, George Alfred 1896 - 9 Jun 1968 CCR 20 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: no tombstone in Highlandville, but may be husband of Gertrude 6 Dec 1898 - 25
Dec 1949 who is buried there]
Graveside services for George Allen Binks, 72, Mount Vernon, Ill. and former
resident of Reeds Spring, were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris. Mr. Binks, a retired Army major who lived in Mount Vernon
for the past 25 years, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday in the Mount Vernon (Ill.) Hospital. He
was a member of Shrine Ainad in St. Louis and the Joplin Scottish Rite. Mr. Binks is
survived by cousins.
Binney, Cletus Winston 25 Aug 1909 - 10 Aug 2003 SN-L Aug 2003
[Note: married 1958 Mary Dunning]
Cletus Winston Binney was born Aug. 25, 1909, the son of Lucy Strecker and
George Binney in Jasper County. He left his earthly home Aug. 10, 2003 at Magnolia
Square Nursing Home. He was a retired driver for F.T.C. During his retirement years, he
and his wife traveled the U.S. doing volunteer mission work in Utah, Arizona, Colorado
and Texas. He also volunteered at Grand Oaks Mission, Baptist Hill and Glorieta, New
Mexico. He also served as ground and maintenance manager for Oleander Acres,
Mission, Texas. Before his health failed, he was an active member and deacon of Orchard
Crest Baptist Church. Six brothers, six sisters, and wife Helen preceded him in death.
Surviving him are his wife of 45 years, Mary Dunning Binney; children Frances and
Steve Bassett of Nixa, MO, C.W. Binney Jr. and Janet, Phoenix, AZ, Franklin and Sue
Binney, Carthage, MO, Ann and David Stark, Forsyth, MO, Kay and Robert Ditmeyer,
Salem, MO, and Clyde Dunning, Springfield; 24 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild. Chapel services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn
North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Birchler, William Harold “Bill” 16 Aug 1961 – 16 Aug 1997 CCH-N 23 Aug 1997
William Harold “Bill” Birchler, 36, of Forsyth, died Saturday, August 16, 1997,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 16, 1961 in
Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Birchler was a roofing contractor. Survivors include: his
mother and stepfather, Darlene and Bill Rhodes, Branson; his father, Don Birchler,
Columbia; four children, Jason Ryan Birchler, Marti Kay Englind, Tracy Nichole
Birchler and Bill Birchler; his grandmother, Mary Sisco, Ozark; aunts, uncles, and other
relatives and friends. A grandfather, Oren Sisco, preceded him in death. Funeral services
were Tuesday, August 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ida Deckard
officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Cemetery, Springfield.

Bird, Charles B. 1900 - 24 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: Son of Robert L. & Mary Ida (Robbberson) Bird; married Clara]
Services for Charles B. Bird, 77, of Fayetteville, Ark were held Oct. 24, at 2:00
p.m. in the First Baptist church in Yellville under direction of Burns Funeral Home.
Burial was in Nanny Cemetery. Mr. Bird died Oct. 21 in Yellville after suffering a heart
attack. He had been a member of the First Baptist Church in Fayetteville for the past 30
years. Mr. Bird was a long time resident of Sparta, Mo., going there from the state of
Calif. where he lived several years. In 1966, he retired from his restaurant business in
Fayetteville. He had previously owned and operated a business in Springfield, Mo. He is
survived by his wife Clara, a son Jerry of Fayetteville; a sister, Mrs. Lula Stone of
Rogersville and several nieces and nephews.
Bird, Elsie F. (Abbott) 5 Jan 1902 – 9 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of Ozro & Mary (Walker) Abbott; married 11 Jun 1920 Horace M. Bird
9 Jul 1896 - 5 Mar 1974]
Elsie F. Bird, 91, Sparta, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993, in Woodland
Manor Nursing Home, Springfield, following a long illness. Elsie was born Jan. 5, 1902,
in Sparta, the daughter of Ozro Abbott and Mary Walker. She was united in marriage to
Horace M. Bird, June 11, 1920, who preceded her in death, March 5, 1974. She lived
most of her life in the Sparta community. She was a very active member of First Baptist
Church of Sparta and was also a former member of the Sparta Garden Club. Survivors
include a niece, Naomi Harper, Springfield; and several great-nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and two sisters, Myrtle Lee and Dora
Race. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri.
Bird, George W. 1878 - 9 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
Funeral services for George W. Bird, 71, were conducted by Rev. Roy Shipman
Friday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist church. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery with
Chaffin funeral directors in charge. Mr. Bird was born in Kentucky. He was a member of
the Smyrna Baptist church. His only survivors are nieces and nephews.
Birnie, John H. 4 Jan 1876 - 22 Jan 1962
CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Married Clara Caroline Henriksen]
Funeral services for John H. Birnie, 86, who died Monday, January 22, will be
held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Fate Montgomery
officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin & Son
Funeral Home. Born in Scotland, Mr. Birnie was a farmer and stockman, and a member
of the Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Birnie; one son, Clarence
of Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Chilcutt of Brookline; Six grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Louise Murphy and Mrs. Margaret Gardner.
Birran, Lydia Francis (Boyd) Roberts 20 Oct 1865 - 14 Jan 1947 CCR 16 Jan 1947 p1

[Note: Daughter of Samuel Newton & Priscilla (Wood) Boyd; married Joseph D.
Roberts; married Richard Birran 28 Feb 1836 - 8 Mar 1913]
Mrs. Frances Birran was born Oct. 20, 1865 in Ozark, Missouri, the daughter of
Samuel and Pricilla Boyd, and passed away at her home in Ozark on Jan. 14, 1947, after
suffering a heart attack several weeks ago. She lived her entire lifetime in the Ozark
community. Early in life she confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Ozark
Methodist church. She was a member of the Ozark Eastern Star. She is survived by two
sons, Boyd Roberts of Commerce, Oklahoma, and Richard Birran of the home in Ozark;
one sister, Mrs. J.J. Horton of Springfield. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon
in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. F.P. Brewster officiating. Internment was
in the Ozark cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Contributed by Larry Boyd.
Birran, Richard Edward 1909 - 13 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of Richard E. & Lydia Francis (Boyd) Birran; married first Kathleen
Aguilar; married second Nadeen who had m/1 Nibert]
Richard Edward Birran, 54, of 1117 Davis, Springfield, died at 1:20 p.m. Friday
in an ambulance enroute to the University Missouri Hospital in Columbia. Mr. Birran had
operated the Sparta bus line for several years and was employed by the Springfield
Grocer Company at the time of his death. He was a member of the Ozark Masonic Lodge
and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Nadeen; a
stepson, Norman Nibert, Springfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in the Adams-Monger Chapel with the Rev. William T. White officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Bischof, William N. “Bill” 25 Apr 1915 - 15 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Son of George & Katherine (Ritz) Bischof; married 17 Jul 1971 Jeanne]
William N. "Bill" Bischof, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Monday, May 15, 2000
in Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born April 25, 1915 in Pocatello, Idaho and was
the son of George and Katherine (Ritz) Bischof. He attended the University of Nebraska
in Omaha. Mr. Bischof served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and in
the Korean War. On July 17, 1971 he and his wife Jeanne were married. He retired as an
Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, Nebraska,. He was a member of
American Legion Post 676, Springfield, 40 and 8, and was a lifetime V.F W. member.
Survivors include: his wife, Jeanne; a stepdaughter, Janet Faltys, Lincoln, Nebraska;
three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jim Bischof, San Jose,
California, and George Bischof, Sun City, Arizona; and three sisters, Lucille Gardner,
Auburn, Washington, Virginia Chulpka, Frasier, Colorado, and Margaret Bischof,
Cheyenne, Wyoming. A funeral service will be held in the Committal Shelter of the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Thursday, May 18 at 11 a.m. with Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Military Honors will be provided. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in
the funeral home.
Bisher, Francis Brooks 6 Feb 1926 – 29 Nov 1994 CCH-N 7 Dec 1994
Francis "Brooks" Bisher, 68, Ozark, died at 8:22 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994, in
St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Feb. 6, 1926, the son of Frank and Aline

Bard Bisher at Denver, Colo. He was a tail gunner with the 34th Bomb Group US Air
Force during World War II. He was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone for 37
years as a PBX installer, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Broadway United
Methodist Church, The Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge AF and AM #422, Elks
Lodge #409 and Telephone Pioneers Club. He was preceded in death by his parents and
his wife, Buelah "Sue" M. Bisher. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Payne, of the
home, whom he married on March 11, 1987. Other survivors include two sons and their
wives, Steve and Marcia, Stan and Karen, all of Springfield; a stepson and his wife,
Michael and Donita McDonald, Bartlesville, Okla.; eight grandchildren; a sister and her
husband, Shirley and Jay Zirwes, St. Louis, and aunt, Thelma Hays, Springfield; three
nieces and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 2 at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Rev. Norman Noble officiating. Burial was in
Maple Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, restricted to leukemia research, P.O.
Box 50647, Springfield, Mo. 65805.
Bishop, Charlotte Lorrance 29 Aug 1913 - 22 Jul 2001 CCH-N 1 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of Guy & Hazel Minnie (Keith) Bishop]
Charlotte Lorrance Bishop, 87, Sparta, passed away July 22, 2001, in the home of
her nephew. She was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Guy
and Hazel Minnie (Keith) Bishop. She moved to this area many years ago. Miss Bishop
was a restaurant cook and worked at Riverside Inn for several years. She was a member
of Union Hill Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers,
Roger, Fred and Lloyd Schweppe, and a sister, Helen Larson. Survivors include: a
brother, Albert J. Schweppe and his wife, Thain, Forsyth; three sisters, Eugenia
Thompson and her husband, Glenn, Mankato, Minn., Lois Herd and her husband, Joe,
Chadwick, and Bertha Oftedahl, Ankeny, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Betty White, Sparta, a
brother-in-law, Luverne Larson, Ozark; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Wednesday, July 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carnel "Bally" Johnson
officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery Springfield.
Bishop, Grace (Vandergrift) 4 Jan 1918 - 20 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
Grace Bishop, 71, of Republic, died at 1:45 a.m. May 20 in her home after a long
illness. Services for Mrs. Bishop were held May 22 in- the Meadors Funeral Chapel with
the Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Burial was in Misemer Cemetery, near Miller. Mrs.
Bishop was a homemaker, She attended the Republic Church of the Nazarene. Surviving
are two sons, Harold, Elizabeth, Arkansas, and William, Republic; two daughters, Doris
Zane, Republic, and Shirley, Billings; a brother, Roy Vandergrift, Carthage; 14
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Bishop, Grace A. “Sarie” (Vanderpool) 1903 - 17 Nov 1947 CCR 27 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Henry G. & Mary (Davis) Vanderpool; married 22 Dec 1921 Ray
Bishop 14 Nov 1901 - Jan 1977]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Bishop, 44, who died Nov. 17, 1947, were held
Nov. 19, at the Highlandville Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial
was in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Mrs. Bishop is survived by her husband, Ray Bishop, two children, Clifford Ward and
Mrs. Jewel Dean Holmes; one brother, Edd Vanderpool of Springfield; one sister, Mrs.
Vinn McCowan of Los Angles, Cal.; and two half-sisters, Bertha Essick of Springfield
and Alice Essick of Ozark. She was a member of the Highlandville Baptist church.
Bishop, John Leonard 9 Jul 1895 - 11 Jul 1964 CCR 16 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Matthew E. & Sarah C. (Harper) Bishop; married Myrtle Odum]
John Leonard Bishop, 69, of Ozark, died at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Vernon
Sanitarium after a short illness. A native of the Billings community and a member of the
Billings Baptist Church, he was a longtime resident of the Ozark community and lived
several years at Wichita, Kan. where he was employed by the police department.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle of the home at Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. James E.
“Gene” Williams of Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. John Stacey of Springfield; three sons,
Robert L. Bishop of Tulsa, Jimmy Dale Bishop of Kansas City and John David Bishop of
Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Peal Tinsley of Kansas City and Mrs. Eileen Hughes, Mrs.
Katherine Birran and Mrs. Irene Guinn, all of Tulsa; two brothers, C. L. Bishop of Tulsa
and C. E. Bishop of Marshalltown, Iowa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Adams-Monger Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Wm. T. White officiating. Burial was in
Rose Hill Cemetery at Billings.
Bishop, Laura E. (Brickle-Woolsey) 16 Apr 1877 - 18 Jan 1969 CCR 23 Jan 1969 p4
[Note: married George Bishop 1874 - 1939]
Mrs. Laura E. Bishop, 93, Highlandville, died at 6 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Villa
where she had been the past 20 months. Mrs. Bishop was a member of the First Central
Baptist Church southeast of Highlandville. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Katherine
Maples, Rogersville, with whom Mrs. Bishop made her home for 10 years. Mrs. Georgia
Pierce of Sarcoxie, Mrs. Irene Cope of Compton, Calif., Mrs. Pauline Johnson,
Springfield, and Mrs. Lois Pennacchio, Warrensburg; five sons, Ray and Earl Bishop,
Highlandville, Orrin of Ozark, Dallas “Bud: Bishop of Joplin and Delbert of
Warrensburg. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Central Baptist church
southeast of Highlandville with the Rev, Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Bishop, Lorrina Mae 1 Aug 1946 - 11 Feb 1947 CCR 20 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Orrin W. & ? (Johnson) Bishop]
Lorrina Mae Bishop was born Aug. 1, 1946, and passed away at a Springfield
hospital on Feb. 11, 1947. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orrin W. Bishop
of Highlandville; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Mrs. Laura
Bishop; and a great-grandmother, Mrs. Esther Graham. Funeral services, conducted by
Rev. Hugh Shults, were Friday afternoon at the Baptist church in Highlandville. Burial
under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home, was in the Highlandville cemetery.
Bishop, Matthew Elisha 25 Jul 1868 - 21 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Alford & Polly (Ingrason) Bishop; married Sarah Caroline Hayes 4 Feb
1869 - 6 Dec 1951]

E.M. (Matt) Bishop was born July 25, 1868, in Union County, Georgia, and
passed away at his home in Ozark, Mo., on August 21, 1948, after an illness of almost
two years. He was 80 years and 28 days of age. He was married to Sarah Hayes in 1887
and to this union 12 children were born, four of whom preceded him in death. He
professed faith in Christ a number of years ago and united with the Baptist church at
Billings, Mo. He was a Master Mason and a member of Friend Lodge at Ozark, Mo. Mr.
Bishop held various offices in Christian county for more than 30 years, having served as
constable, deputy sheriff, sheriff, coroner and justice of the peace. Besides his wife he is
survived by eight children, Mrs. Chumbley of Aurora, Leonard Bishop of Ozark, Mrs.
George Tinsley of Kansas City, Mrs. Eileen Hughes of Sapulpa, Okla., C.L. Bishop of
Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Katherine Aguillar and Mrs. Irene Porter of California, and Charles
Bishop of Marshalltown, Iowa; two brothers, 13 grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held August 23 at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel,
conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery at Billings.
Bishop, Myrtle J. (Odom) 14 Feb 1895 - 7 May 1965
CCR 13 May 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary Odum; married John Leonard Bishop 9 Jul 1895 11 Jul 1964]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Bishop. 71. Ozark were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Harris Chapel here. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Billings. Mrs. Bishop, a member
of the First Baptist Church of Ozark, died Friday afternoon at her home. Survivors are
three son, R. L., Tulsa, Jimmy D., Kansas City and John D., Springfield; two daughters,
Mrs. Maxine Williams, Wichita, and Mrs. Ann Lee Stacey, Springfield; three brothers,
Custer, Odom, Denver, Clay Odom, Singer, Calif. and Burl Odom, Boise, Idaho; three
sisters, Miss Lula Odom and Mrs Bess Thompson, both of Portland, Ore. and Mrs.
Wilma Stowe, Springfield; three grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Bishop, Orrin Wallace 1 Aug 1923 - 6 Sep 1991 NN-E 12 Nov 1991
[Note: Son of George & Laura (Brickle-Woolsey) Bishop; married 15 Apr 1945 Eula
Mae Johnson]
Orrin Wallace Bishop, 68, died Sept. 6, 1991, at his home near Highlandville.
Born Aug. 1, 1923, he was the son of George and Laura Bishop. He was a lifelong
resident of the Highlandville area where he was a farmer. A World War II veteran,
Bishop was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Bishop married Eula Mae
Johnson April 15, 1945. Survivors include his wife, Eula Mae; a son and daughter-in-law,
Clark and Paula Bishop, Highlandville; a daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Earl
Brackett, Galena; two brothers, Buddy Bishop, Joplin, and Elbert Bishop, Warrensburg;
two sisters, Katherine Maples, Rogersville, and Lois Pennacchio, Warrensburg; three
grandchildren, Joseph, Kelsey and Chaney Bishop; and three step-grandchildren,
Brandie, Brook and Brittany Brackett. Funeral services were Monday a2 Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to hospice of Southwest Missouri or the
American Cancer Society.
Bishop, Sarah Caroline (Hayes) 4 Feb 1869 - 6 Dec 1951 CCR 13 Dec 1951

[Note: Daughter of Rufus & Nancy (Lowe) Hayes; married 23 Jan 1887 Matthew Elisha
Bishop 25 Jul 1868 - 21 Aug 1948]
Mrs. Sarah Caroline Hayes Bishop, the daughter of Rufus and Nancy Hayes was
born, Feb. 4, 1869 in Union County, Blairsville, GA and passed away December 6, 1951
at Ozark at the home of her daughter Mrs. Richard Birran, following a lingering illness.
She was married to Matthew Elisha Bishop January 23, 1887 in Union county, GA. To
this union were born twelve children. In 1893, she and Mr. Bishop moved to Billings,
MO. Where they resided for 27 years. In 1920 after Mr. Bishop’s election to sheriff of
Christian county, they moved to Ozark. Mr. Bishop preceded Mrs. Bishop in death
August 21, 1948. Four children also preceded her in death. Mrs. Bishop was converted to
Christ early in life in Georgia and was a member of the Billings Baptist church at death.
She was a charter member of the Eastern Star at Billings, MO, and remained a member
there until she took her demit from the chapter December 3, 1912. Survivors are three
sons, J. L. Bishop, Ozark, C. L. Bishop, Tulsa, OK, and C. E. Bishop, Maxwell, Iowa;
five daughters, Mrs. Vina Chumbley, Aurora, MO, Mrs. Pearl Tinsely, Kansas City, Mo.,
Mrs. Ilene Hughes, Tulsa, OK, Mrs. Katherine Birran, Ozark, Mo, and Mrs. Irene Gwin
of Ozark; fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark with Rev. Mapes and Rev.
Harold Hurst officiating. Pallbearers were the grandsons and flower girls were the
granddaughters. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery near Billings.
Bishop, Theresa Ann 1919 - May 2004 SN-L 26 May 2004
Funeral services for Theresa Ann Bishop, 84, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
May 28, 2004, at the Clever United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Bowling
officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. The family will receive
friends at the church Friday from 12:30 p.m. until service time. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Clever United Methodist Church.
Bishop, Thomas Michael 18 Nov 1950 - 24 Jan 2007 CCH-N 31 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of John & Bonnie (Klaus) Bishop; married Laurie]
Thomas Michael Bishop, 56, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007, in
his home. He was born Nov. 18, 1950, in Hallettsville, Texas, The son of John and
Bonnie (Klaus) Bishop. Tom was a farmer and cattleman on his Nixa farm. He enjoyed
riding horses and was a member of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.
Survivors include: His wife, Laurie, Nixa; a son, Jason Bishop, Nixa; a daughter, Erin
Bishop, Overland Park, Kan.; four stepdaughters, Tiffannie Lumos, Springfield, Alyson
Higby, Springfield, Misti Gardner, Union, and Wendi Lumos, Ozark; and two
grandchildren, Caleb Short, Mt. Vernon, and Victoria Stradella, Overland Park, Kan. He
was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service was held Jan. 27 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Bishop, Vina May 20 Jan 1869 - 3 Dec 1951 CCR 6 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of John Leonard & Jane Cynthia (Meade) Bishop]
Miss Vina May Bishop, 83, died at her home south of Ozark Monday, Dec 3,
1951. She was the daughter of John L. and Jane C. Bishop, born in Coin, Iowa, Jan. 20,

1869. She had spent her entire life in the Ozark community, moving here at an early age.
She was a member of the First Central Baptist church on Mound Ridge, where she was an
active and faithful member until failing health. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Ida
Goodhue and Mrs. Edna Goodhue, both of California, and Miss Winnie Bishop of the
home; two brothers, W.E. Bishop of Oklahoma and Logan Bishop of California; and a
host of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, Dec.
5, at 2 o’clock in the Green Mound church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial
was made in Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin funeral home.
Bishop, William Ray 14 Nov 1901 - Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p5
[Note: Son of George & Laura (Brickle-Woolsey) Bishop; married Grace A.
Vanderpool 1903 - 1947; married Reba Hammond]
OZARK - Services for W. Ray Bishop, 75 of Highlandville were Sunday at 2 p.m.
in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Clifford Day and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial
was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Bishop died Thursday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Bishop is a former employee of MFA Milk Haulers
service. He was a member of First Central Church, southeast of Highlandville where he
served for many years as Sunday School Superintendent. Survivors include his wife,
Reba; a son, Clifford of Torrence, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Jewell Dean Holmes, Ozark; a
step-son, Cletus Hammond, Wichita; four brothers, Earl and Oren, of Highlandville,
Buddy of Joplin, and Elbert of Warrensburg; five sisters, Mrs. Georgia Pierce, Joplin,
Mrs. Irene Cope, Cypress, Calif., Mrs. Pauline Johnson, Springfield, Mrs. Katherine
Maples, Rogersville and Mrs. Lois Pennacchio, Warrensburg and five grandchildren.
Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
AND
Bishop, William Ray 14 Nov 1901 - Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p7
I would like to thank all my friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness during
the loss of my husband. Mrs. Reba Bishop & Family.
Bishop, Winnie E. 19 Jun 1878 - 8 May 1961 CCR 11 May 1961 p4
[Note: Daughter of John Leonard & Cynthia Jane (Meade) Bishop]
Services for Miss Winnie E. Bishop, 82, lifelong resident of Christian County,
who died at 9 a.m. Monday at Doctors Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient
since Friday were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Miss Bishop, a member of the First Central Baptist Church near
Spokane, is survived by two brothers, Will Bishop of Tulsa and Logan Bishop of
Modesto, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Ida and Mrs. Edna Goodall, both of Stockton, Calif.
Bivens, Landon
13 Nov 2004 - 12 Feb 2005 SN-L 16 Feb 2005
Landon Bivens began his life of blessing on November 13, 2004. After three short
months on February 12, 2005, he left his earthly home to enjoy eternal life with his
Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents Alta Bivens and
Jack Windham. Landon is survived by his father, Fehron Bivens; his mother, Ashley
Buchholz, both of Ozark, Mo.; his grandparents, Don and Kathy Buchholz, Ozark, Mo.,
Gary Bivens, Greenbrier, Ark., and Charlotte Bivens, Ozark, Mo.; great-grandparents,
Bently and Louise Bivens, Wynne, Ark., Maxine Fehr Short, Livingston, Texas, Vera

Buchholz, Springfield, Mo., and Gladys Durham, Houston, Mo.; several aunts, uncles,
cousins and other caring relatives. A memorial service for Landon will be held at 2 p.m.,
Thursday, February 17, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Dr.
Brad Hoshaw officiating.
Black, Ruby C. (Jones) French 21 Jun 1905 – 9 Jun 1996 CCH-N 12 Jun 1996
Ruby C. Black, 90, Nixa, passed away at 2:38 a.m. on Sunday, June 9, 1996 in
Springfield Health Care Center. Ruby was born June 21, 1905, the daughter of James M.
and Sarah F Metcalf Jones. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ora O. French
and Carl Leonard Black, two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by two daughters,
Fran Aldridge of Nixa and Barbara Hoyt of Tehachpi, CA; two sons, Ora O. French of
Springfield and Carl. L. Black of Ark.; a brother, James A. Jones of Michigan; a sister,
Gladys Laswell of Florence, CA; 13 grandchildren and many great- and great-greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 1996 at
Fordland Free Will Baptist Church on Highway PP in Fordland. The body has been
cremated under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. No visitation is
planned.
Black, Thomas Jefferson 1887 - 5 Nov 1950 CCR 9 Nov 1950
Jeff Black, 63-year-old printing salesman and principal stockholder in Jeff Black,
Inc., Ozark printing firm, died early Sunday morning in a fire that completely destroyed
his home on the bank of the Finley River across the stream from Riverside Inn north of
Ozark. The fire was discovered by Mrs. Lloyd Garrison, who lives nearby, about 6
o’clock. She reported the fire, and the Ozark fire siren was blown to get help at the early
morning hour. Ozark volunteer firemen were among volunteers who went to the fire.
“The place was a furnace,” said A.C. Berberia. “We couldn’t get close enough to get a
line on his car and pull it out of the garage even though there was just one tire burning
when we arrived. A door immediately in front of the attached garage had fallen outward
from the stone walled 6-room house and flames kept everyone at a distance, he explained.
When it was generally decided that Mr. Black must have died in the flames, firemen took
the Ozark fire truck out and used water from the pressure tank to beat down the flames in
the corner of the house where Mr. Black had a couch on the second floor. The body was
burned beyond identification. Coroner T.B. Chaffin attributed death to suffocation.
Firemen believed the fire started probably from an overheated stove, in the side of the
house toward the river. The couch was on the side of the house away from the river and
at the head of the stairway leading to the second story The firemen said that he probably
suffocated from smoke that rolled up the stairs before the blaze reached him. The house
was a six-room stone and frame structure on a park-like bench between the river and a
wooded hillside. He called his home “Hidden Valley.” The stone walls on the first floor
held the flames inside and produced furnace-like heat. Windows had fallen in when
volunteer fire fighters arrived, making a draft that sent flames roaring upward. Heat was
so intense that only the frost on the ground kept the leaves and trees on the nearby
hillside from catching fire. One of the last to see Mr. Black alive was Harold Hartley of
the Hartley Bros. Lumber Company, who had delivered a piece of door glass to him
Saturday afternoon. Mr. Hartley said the stove was red hot. Mr. Black lived there alone.
He had lived in Ozark the past twelve years and operated the printing company that bore

his name, specializing in advertising booklets. A native of Dallas, Texas, Mr. Black had
lived in Texas before coming to Ozark. He is survived by two sons, Ralph, of Dallas,
Texas, and Rex, of Topeka, Kansas, and one daughter, Mrs. Francis Wheat of Tucson,
Arizona, a brother, Horton H. Black of Olustee, Okla., and three grandchildren. Both sons
arrived in Ozark Monday and are here this week. Funeral services were held Wednesday
morning in the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial
was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Blackburn, Doris (Little) Hicks
8 Mar 1913 - 19 Apr 2004 SN-L 20 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lewis & Nishie E. (King) Little; married Charles Hicks; married
George Blackburn]
Doris Hicks Blackburn, 91, Springfield, died at 1:25 a.m. Monday, April 19,
2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. The daughter of Lewis and Nishie Little, she
was born March 8, 1913, in Clever, Mo. she was a homemaker and member of Grace
United Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Gladys Kirby, Springfield, a sisterin-law, Pauline Little, and a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Hicks and George Blackburn, three sisters,
and three brothers. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004,
at White Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. The
casket will be closed at all times.
Blackford, Belva F. (Walker) 1 Jul 1886 - 3 Aug 1970 CCR 6 Aug 1970 p8
Mrs. Belva F. Blackford, 84, of Springfield, died about 12:30 a.m. Monday at her
home after a lingering illness. A former resident of Highlandville and Dogwood, Mrs.
Blackford had lived in Springfield most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Joseph E.; three sons, Charles of Portland, Ore.,
Rolla of Albany, Ore. Joseph of Marshfield; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Williams, Route
7, Springfield, Mrs. Lucy Webb, Palmer Lake, Colo.; three brothers, Herbert and Carl
Walker, both of Long Beach, Calif, Earl Walker of Route 2, Seymour; a sister, Mrs.
Goldie Craig, state of Iowa; 14 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris, Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. John
Whitmer officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Blackford, Joseph E. 7 Jan 1882 - 22 Jun 1972 CCR 29 Jun 1972 p1
[Note: married Belva F. Walker 1 Jul 1886 - 3 Aug 1970]
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here for Joseph
E. Blackford, 90, who was found dead at his home in Springfield at 9:30 a.m. Saturday,
June 24. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Blackford had lived his early life in
Springfield, then moved to Christian and Douglas Counties for a period of 14 years
before returning to Springfield four years ago. Survivors include three sons, Charles
Blackford, Portland, Or., Roll Blackford, Albany, Or. and Joseph Blackford, Marshfield;
two daughters, Mrs. Anna Williams, Springfield and Mrs. Lucy Webb, Palmer Lake,
Colo,; 14 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and a sister,
Mrs. Della Long, Belleville, Ill.
Blackman, Mary Jo (Martin) 21 Mar 1933 - 22 Nov 2003 SN-L 25 Nov 2003

[Note: Daughter of Lee & Margaret (Davenport) Martin; married 1953 Richard C.
Blackman]
Mary Jo Blackman, 70, Springfield, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday,
November 22, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born March 21, 1933,
in Admire, Kan., the daughter of Lee and Margaret Davenport Martin. Mary Jo enjoyed
golf, bowling and football games. She always put her family first and was "Mom" to
more than just her own children. She was very active in her grandchildren's lives. To say
she will be missed deeply is an understatement. She is survived by her husband of 50
years, Richard C. Blackman of the home; a son and his wife, Clark Monroe Blackman II
and Julia C., Kingwood, Texas; three daughters, Claudia Kelsey, Springfield, Lisa A.
Baird and her husband Jeff, Springfield, and Mary I. Dyke and her husband Jim, Ozark; a
brother, Henry Martin, Allen, Kan.; two sisters, Shirley Weaver and husband, Judd,
Admire, Kan., and Norma Lee Philbrick, Wichita, Kan; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. today in Schweitzer United Methodist Church
with the Rev. Lori Lampert officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the Leukemia Society, c/o Dee Gavin, P.O. Box 1646, Nixa, MO 65714.
Blackmore, Gwenn Verena (Houghton) Hansen 16 Jun 1913 – 11 May 1992 CCH-N
13 May 1992
Blackmore, Gwenn Verena Blackmore, 78, Ozark, died Monday, May 11 at St.
John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born June 16, 1913 at Whitehall,
Mont., the daughter of Shirley Dare Houghton and Mary Jane Black Houghton. During
her life she resided in Montana, Colorado and Missouri. She worked as a bookkeeper.
Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Lusson, Ozark; three sons, Albert Hanser, Salt
Lake City, Utah, Chris Hansen, Brookfield, Wis., and Henry Hansen, Tempe, Ariz.; two
sisters, Adylene Anderson, Quartzite, Ariz. and Isabel Burgess, Arcadia, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Nina and Helen; 23 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Private
services and interment are planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Blacksher, Leslie Yvonne (Baston) 23 May 1961 - 9 Mar 2001 CCH-N 21 Mar 2001
Leslie Yvonne Blacksher, 39, Branson, passed away March 9, 2001 in Skaggs
Community Health Center, Branson. Leslie was born May 23, 1961 in Kansas City, Kan.,
to Les and LaDonna (Cosnes) Baston. She graduated from Kickapoo High School in
1979. She was a homemaker who actively attended school sports events in which her four
wonderful sons participated. Her cheerful smile was be painfully missed but forever
cherished by her sons. Leslie was preceded in death by her grandparents and stepfather
Mike Covey. She is survived by four sons, Justin Blacksher, Joey Blacksher, Jason
Blacksher and Jared Blacksher, all of Sparta; her father Les Baston, Yuma, Ariz.; her
mother, LaDonna Covey, Buffalo, Mo.; a sister, Christy Disanto and husband Blaine,
Rapid City, South Dakota; a brother, Rex Baston and wife Mitzie, Oakland Calif.; three
nieces, Jennifer, Angela and Kristin: one nephew, Matt; and several other relatives and
many friends. Funeral services were Monday. March 12 in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Gary Mitchener officiating. Memorial donations may be made to
Chadwick High School Athletic Dept., c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796,
Ozark. MO. 65721.

Blades, Burl L. 1 Feb 1911 - 5 Oct 2003 SN-L 7 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Ira H. & Annie (Laney) Blades; married Myrtle]
Burl L. Blades, 92, Republic, died at 5:34 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2003, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born February 1, 1911, in Greene County,
Missouri, the son of Ira H. and Annie (Laney) Blades. A lifetime resident of the Republic
area, Burl was a well-known stockman and retired from the Union Stockyards in
Springfield at the age of 83. He attended Blades Chapel Church. His parents and a
grandchild preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle, of the home; two
children, Gary Blades and wife Soni, Republic, and Sherley Hammons, Independence;
four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild; sister, Chloe
Neil, 98 years of age, Republic; a niece and husband, Earline and George Minier,
Republic; three stepchildren, Gail Warrington and wife Carolyn, Yuba City, Calif.,
Margarette Shellenbarger and husband John, Ketchum, Okla., and Ora Mae Hendrix and
husband Don, Fresno, Calif; numerous step grandchildren; and other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2003, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic, with the Revs. Terry Cunningham, Joe Lightner and Roy Lee
Wade officiating. Burial will be in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Blades Chapel
Church.
Blades, Calvin Louis 22 Jan 1911 - Oct 1969 gwobit
Funeral services for Calvin Louis Blades, 58, of Route 2, Billings, will be at 2
p.m. Friday in the Bible Baptist Church, Republic, with the Revs. Oran Cobb and Lloyd
Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Lindsey Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of
Republic. Mr. Blades died at 3:15 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, from
injuries suffered in a tractor mishap last Friday.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of October 1969 in the margin.
AND
Blades, Calvin Louis 22 Jan 1911 - 17 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p1
Billings Farmer Died Following Tractor Mishap
A Billings farmer has died of injuries suffered when a tractor overturned on him
last Friday, Oct. 17. Calvin Louis Bl;ades, 58, Route 2, Billings, died at 3:15 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield where he had been in “poor” condition since
the accident. Blades was riding on a tractor pulled by a truck driven by his wife, Alice,
when the farm vehicle swerved sharply to the left and overturned two miles west of
Clever. Blades was thrown off the tractor, which rolled over him. In addition to his wife,
he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Harris, Galena, and Mrs. Lorene Tinsley,
Billings; a son, Kenneth, of the home; five grandchildren; a step-grandchildren; four
brothers, Elu and Haven of Republic, Onis of Carthage and Clarence of Nixa, and three
sisters, Mrs. Nellie Keith, Billings, Mrs. Evelyn Skipper, Ontario, Calif. and Bessie
Ridge, also of Ontario. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Cantrell of
Republic.
Blades, Donna Sue (Stillings) 26 Apr 1946 - 11 Nov 2003 SN-L 13 Nov 2003 & SN-L

14 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Elzie & Dora Belle (Williams) Stillings, Sr.; married 27 Jun 1989
Lenny Blades]
Donna Sue (Stillings) Blades, 54, Republic, passed away at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
11, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 26, 1949,
in Douglas County, Mo., to Elzie and Dora Belle (Williams) Stillings Sr. Donna was a
retail clerk for Cotter's Pharmacy, Springfield, for eight years. She married Lenny Blades
June 27, 1989, and they have made their home on a farm west of Republic. Donna had
courageously fought a battle with failing health for 35 years. Her family will remember
her as a "one of a kind" wife, mother and sister, who maintained a positive attitude
throughout her illness that eventually claimed her life. Her parents, two brothers, Vernis
Stillings and Elzie Stillings, Jr.; and two sisters, Melverene Sears and Mildred Stillings,
preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, Lenny; her son, Ken Rogers of
Burlington, Kan.; four brothers, M.V., Vernie, Dale and Leon Stillings; five sisters, Fern
Dorman, Marie McDonald, Imogene Winters, Bethene Mitchell and Janet Jones; a
favorite sister-in-law, Martha Stillings; a half-brother, Loren Stillings; nieces, nephews
and other relatives; and many friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
15, 2003, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial
will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in
the funeral home.
AND
Blades, Donna Sue (Stillings) Rogers 26 Apr 1949 - 11 Nov 2003
CCH-N 19
Nov 2003
Same except: Funeral services were Nov. 15 at Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial followed in Wade Chapel Cemetery,
Republic. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Blades, Emma (Browning) 1867 - 4 Nov 1960 CCR 10 Nov 1960 p5
Services for Mrs. Emma Blades, 83, who died Friday in Handley Hospital, were
held at 2 p.m. Monday at Blades Chapel Methodist Church west of Republic with the
Rev. Marion Lafollette officiating. Burial was in the Wade Chapel Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Billings. Mrs. Blades was a lifelong resident of the Republic and
Billings communities. Survivors are a son, Ralph of Route 2, Billings; a daughter, Mrs.
Velma Brittain of Santa Barbara, Calif.; a brother, Roy Browning of Belleflower, Calif; a
sister, Mrs. Jim Blades of Republic; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Blades, Eugene 8 Dec 1912 - 11 Nov 1951 CCR 15 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of Ernest & Blanche Squibb; married Wilma]
Eugene Blades, 38, of route 1, Marionville, died Sunday afternoon in Springfield
Baptist hospital where he had been a patient for four days. Mr. Blades was a well-known
farmer in the Billings and Republic communities for many years. He was born in
Christian county. He became ill suddenly last Wednesday and was taken by ambulance to
Baptist hospital. His father, Ernest Blades, was killed in a train-truck accident about two
months ago. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Wilma Blades of the home; a son, Donald
Gene Blades of the home; two brothers, Pat Blades of Colorado and Blaine Blades of
Alaska; a sister, Mrs. Roy Mace of Springfield; three half-brothers, Howard Harnar of

Joplin, Jim Harner of Carthage, and Paul Harner of the U. S. Navy; and a half-sister,
Betty of Joplin. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Republic Christian church
with the Rev. A. P. Mahanay officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill cemetery near
Billings with Max L. Fosset funeral home of Republic in charge.
Blades, George E. “Bee”
1867 - 25 Dec 1953 CCR BT 31 Dec 1953
Funeral services for George E. “Bee” Blades, 86, a native of Greene County and
resident of Springfield for the past two years who died December 25 in Handley Hospital
in Springfield were held Sunday afternoon at Mountain Grove, Mo. with burial in the
Brushy Knob Cemetery under direction of Barber of Mountain Grove. He is survived by
a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Ellis of Springfield; a son, Emmett of Cape Fair; two step-sons,
Arthur Cody of Kansas City, Kan. and Ira Cody of Rogers, Ark. a brother, John Blades of
Billings; and a sister, Miss Pearl Blades of Rt. 2. Billings.
Blades, Harold J.
24 Feb 1910 - 20 May 2004 SN-L 21 May 2004
[Note: Son of James "Big Jim" & Columbia Ann "Lummie" (Browning) Blades; married
1930 Vesta Batson]
Harold J. Blades, Republic, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, May 20, 2004, in
Sonshine Manor, Republic. He was born February 24, 1910, in Republic, Missouri, the
son of James "Big Jim" and Columbia Ann "Lummie" (Browning) Blades. Mr. Blades
attended Hopewell Baptist Church, Northwest of Republic. He was preceded in death by
a son, Dale Blades; his parents; and his brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of
73 years, Vesta (Batson) Blades; three children, Bob Blades, Marlene Adams, all of
Republic, and Randy Blades, Santee, Calif.; seven grandchildren; five great
grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, at Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic,
with Pastor Jim Nordyke officiating. Burial will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery,
Republic. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m today, May 21, in the funeral home.
Blades, Haven 11 Jul 1915 - 6 Aug 2003 SN-L 8 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Marion C. & Nancy Adeline (Dean) Blades; married Lucy Sparkman]
Haven Blades, 88, Republic, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003 in
Sonshine Manor, Republic. He was born July 11, 1915 in Greene County, Missouri, the
son of Marion C. and Nancy Adeline (Dean) Blades. He married Lucy Sparkman and
they lived and raised their children in the Republic area. Lucy passed away August 18,
1985. In early years, he farmed and hauled milk for Kraft Foods. Later, he was owner and
operator of Blades and Son Backhoe Service. Mr. Blades was a longtime member of the
Hopewell Baptist Church. Others who preceded him in death were three sons, Raymond
Dale, Steven and Bob Blades; two granddaughters, Dianna and Susan Hilburn; and
brothers and sisters, Calvin, Eli, Ones, Clarence, Bessie, Nellie and Evelyn. He is
survived by his wife, Dorothy (Rubison) Blades, whom he married in 1991; a son and his
wife, Elbert and Kathy Blades, Bois D'Arc; daughters and their spouses, Erma and Danny
Daniel, Springfield, and Donna and Ray Bonvillian, Gray, Louisiana; a stepson and his
wife, Kenneth and Margaret Blades, St. Louis; 11 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003 at

Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Brother Jim Nordyke officiating. Burial will be
in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopewell Baptist Church or
Community Hospice.
Blades, Joe 29 Oct 1923 - 11 Jul 2003
gwobit
Joe Blades, 79, Republic, passed away, Friday, July 11, 2003 in Sonshine Manor,
Republic. Joe was born on a farm in rural Billings, and lived there most of his adult life,
until he retired from farming. He married Catherine Herrman on April 26, 1943 in
Wichita Kan., and they celebrated their 60th anniversary this year. He was preceded in
death by a son, George Blades. He is survived by his wife, Catherine of the home; a
daughter, Arlene Moses and her husband Richard of Rural Billings; a son, Eugene
“Butch” Blades and his wife Jane, Republic; six grandchildren, Jeff Clouse, Rogers, Ark.,
Tammy Lyon and her husband Andy, Brad Blades and his wife Amber, all of Republic,
Angie Barker and her husband Tommy, Lebanon, Bret Blades, Republic, and Justin
Blades, Nixa; and two great-grandchildren; Amanda and Zach Lyon, both of Republic.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Church, Billings,
with Father Patrick Teter officiating under the direction of Meadors of Republic, Prayer
service will be at 6 p.m. with visitation following until 8 p.m. Monday, July 14, 2003 in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Springfield News-Leader, July 13, 2003.
Blades, Leo B. 14 Oct 1903 - Aug 1973 OH 16 Aug 1973 p8
Leo B. Blades, 69 of Ozark was dead on arrival about 10 a.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after collapsing while working on a house about 9 a.m. A
native of Republic, Mr. Blades was a maintenance foreman for the Missouri State
Highway Dept. for 43 years, retiring in 1962. He moved to Ozark from Buffalo in 1959
and was a member of Blades Chapel Methodist Church in Republic. Survivors include his
wife, Bertha; two sons, Mackie D. of Fair Grove and Larry of Marion, N. C.; one
daughter, Mrs. Jackie K. Stout of Springfield; one brother, Clem of Ontario, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Betty Starbuck of Marionville and Mrs. Ava DuBois of Wichita, Kan, five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Blades, Malissa Jane 29 Sep 1893 - 3 Aug 1989 OH 8 Aug 1989 & NN-E 10 Aug 1989
Malissa Jane Blades, 95, of Republic, died at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Republic
Park Care Center. Services for Mrs. Blades were held Aug. 6 in the Meadors Funeral
Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Joe Lightner officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel
Cemetery. Mrs. Blades was a homemaker and a member of the Evangelical Methodist
Church. She is survived by two sons, Jimmy and Wayne, both of Billings; four daughters,
Cleo Batson and Dorothy Swinney, both of Republic, Thelma Dorrell, Billings, and Clara
Parker, Aurora; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 8 great-greatgrandchildren.
Blades, Neva Carol (Horton) 8 Jul 1949 - 15 Dec 1969
Cancel Search for Housewife

CCR 25 Dec 1969 p1

The office of Christian County Sheriff L. E. Lamb said Monday that the search
for a missing housewife is being called off “until further evidence develops.” Mrs. Neva
Carol Blades, 20, has been missing since Monday night, Dec. 15 when she disappeared
while doing her landry in a Nixa laundromat. An organized search by Sheriff and his
department, assisted by about 75 volunteers as well as a helicopter was carried out last
Wednesday and Thursday in the area surrounding Nixa. The keys to a car driven to the
laundry by Mrs. Blades were found in a field nearby, but no further evidence was
obtained in the search. Her car was found the night she disappeared, a short distance from
the laundry. Over the weekend, a 16-year-old created some excitement when he told a
friend he knew Mrs. Blades whereabouts. The youth was questioned, and the sheriff’s
office is convinced he was merely making boastful conversation.
AND
Blades, Neva Carol (Horton) 8 Jul 1949 - 15 Dec 1969 CCR 10 Dec 1970 p1
Grand Jury Would Pose Money Problem
Circuit Judge Garner L. Moody of the 38th Judicial Circuit said Thursday
morning he has under advisement the request of Nixa residents for the calling of a grand
jury in Christian County. The request, in the form of petitions containing some 600
names, asks for grand jury investigation of the disappearance of Mrs. Carol Blades of
Nixa on Dec. 15, 1969. Lengthy investigation by local authorities, private investigators
and others, has been fruitless. Neither did the posting of a $1,000 reward for information
produce any takers. Many consider it unlikely that a grand jury would cast any light on
the Blades’ woman’s disappearance winter. If called by Judge Moody, the grand jury
would cost the county several hundred dollars at best and could run into the thousands.
The county has already used half of its 1971 revenue for 1970 expenditures, and is face
with an immediate need for increased revenue through higher tax levies. The calling of a
grand jury would only compound the problem.
AND
Blades, Neva Carol (Horton) 8 Jul 1949 - 15 Dec 1969 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p1
Long Vigil Ends on Christmas
Body of Carol Blades Found in Stone County
The perplexing question “What Happened to Carol Blades?” was partially
answered Christmas Day with the discovery of a body, identified by her family as that of
Mrs. Blades, 20-year-old Nixa housewife who was last seen December 15, 1969 in Nixa.
The body was found by Ernest Wilhelm, Route 1, Galena, as he looked for cattle on his
farm just west of Ponce de Leon. Wilhelm had gone to check on his cattle about 2:00
o’clock Friday afternoon, When he did not find them in the open pasture, he remembered
a cedar glade west of his home which the cattle sometimes used as a windbreak. As he
walked through the cedars, he saw something lying against a log. When he went to
investigate what he thought was a fallen cow, he found it to be the remains of a body.
Returning to his home, Wilhelm summoned Stone County Sheriff James Barnes. Sheriff
Barnes and his deputies and Christian County Sheriff Buff Lamb and his staff arrived in a
short time and combed the area until darkness halted their search. The remains were
identified by members of the Blades family and articles of clothing found at the scene
matched those worn by Mrs. Blades at the time she disappeared more than a year ago. A
later comparison of teeth and dental records was made and the results were “positive;.
Little doubt remained that Carol Blades had been found. By 10:00 Saturday morning

news of the discovery had circulated, and a crown of curious spectators had assembled at
the Wilhelm farm to see the general area and talk in hushed tones of the tragedy which
had bewildered the Ozarks for the past year. Later Saturday, Sheriffs Lamb and Barnes
and their deputies returned to the area to hunt for anything which might aid in their
investigation. A metal detector brought to the scene by Deputy Gene Haworth, Nixa,
located Mrs. Blades’ wedding and engagement rings about 20 feet from where the body
had rested. They were buried under a mat of leaves. Officers said the body bore no visible
sings of violence. No skull fractures were detected, and there was no blood stains that
could be seen with the eye on the clothing. The articles of clothing found are being sent
to the State Highway Patrol laboratory in Jefferson City for analysis. Officers hope that
this report will uncover some evidence as to how and why Mrs. Blades met her death.
Sheriff Land and his deputies are re-examining all reports and leads compiled in the
Blades case, and report they have had a number of calls from persons seeking to add
pieces of information which might tie in. Lamb said he worked in the Nixa vicinity until
1:00 a.m. Sunday, talking to various people who might recall something that would be
helpful. Tuesday morning, Christian County Deputy Harold Wampler said that a strong
lead had turned up. but no information could be released at this time. He also said that
three persons had taken polygraph tests since the discovery of the body and that more
will be asked to submit to the tests in the immediate future. The mysterious
disappearance of Carol Blades, which was climaxed by the finding of her body on
Christmas Day, began just before Christmas last year. On the afternoon of her
disappearance, Mrs. Blades had gone to a Nixa laundry to wash clothing. She had been
seen by several persons in Nixa and had made a purchase in a Nixa store that afternoon.
When she failed to return home, a check showed her washing was still in the machines in
the laundry. The car she had been driving was found on Highway 160 on the west edge of
Nixa and according to observers, showed signs of having been “driven hard.” A massive
search of the entire area by Sheriff Lamb and deputies failed to produce any results. The
hunt was continued for several days, but no trace of Mrs. Blades was found until
Christmas Day, 1970. A reward of $1,000 for information relating to the case was posted
by Nixa American Legion Post early this fall. After their offer had gone unanswered for
many weeks, the Post announced that the offer would be withdrawn if no information
was forthcoming. Week before last, the offer was canceled, and the money was returned
to the donors. On December 8, petitions were presented to Judge Garner l. Moody of the
38th Judicial Circuit, asking that a grand jury be called to investigate the circumstances
involved in the case. The petition and request had not been acted upon at the time the
body was found. Mrs. Blades was a member of the Bible Baptist church of Republic and
was a 1967 graduate of Nixa High School. Survivors include her husband, Larry, of Nixa;
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis I. Horton of Springfield; a brother, Robert Gene of
Springfield; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Swearengin, Fayetteville,
Tenn.
Blades, Pearl Estella
1878 - 13 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
Funeral services for Pearl Estella Blades, 82, who died August 13, were held
August 10 at 2 p.m. in Blades Chapel with the Rev. Marion LaFollette officiating. Burial
was in Blades Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was
converted in middle age at Blades Chapel and lived for many years with her nephew,

Bruce Thayer, at whose home she passed away. Survivors include one brother, John
Blades of Billings; five nephews, seven nieces and a number of great nieces.
Blair, Addie Beulah (Reuter) 1887 - 29 Jan 1955
CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Beulah Reuter Blair, 67, who died January 29 at
Branson, were held Monday afternoon, January 31 in the General Baptist Church at
Bradleyville with Rev. Glescoe Roberts officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Preston
Blair, of the home; two sons, Everett Blair of Bradleyville and Hobart Blair of Kansas
City; two daughters, Mrs. Eunice Bearce of Kansas City and Mrs. Helen Maggard of
Bradleyville; two brothers, Fred Reuter of Chadwick and Otis Reuter of Dickens; a halfsister, Mrs. Ada Baldwin of Baxter Springs, Kan., four grandchildren, other relatives and
friends.
Blair, Amy Eola (Flatt) 14 Jun 1907 - 30 Oct 2003 SN-L 31 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Alvin W. & Elizabeth (Hiett) Flatt; married 23 Sep 1928 Orbia Blair
d 28 Mar 1993]
Amy Eola Blair, 96, Billings, passed away Thursday morning, October 30, 2003,
in her home. She was born June 14, 1907, in Witts Springs, Ark., to Alvin W. and
Elizabeth (Hiett) Flatt. Mrs. Blair was a homemaker and a member of the Hurley Church
of God. She was married to Orbia Blair September 23, 1928, and he preceded her in
death March 28, 1993. Others preceding her in death were her parents and a brother. She
is survived by four children, Marsena Laymon, Billings, Melvin Lee Blair, Washougal,
Washington, Joyce M. Crabtree, Billings, and Gaylon Ray Blair, O'Fallon; two sister,
Leota Jones, Burgman, and Opal McNutt, Magic Springs, Ark.; ten grandchildren; 15
great grandchildren; 11 great great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 2, 2003, in Hurley Church of God
with the Rev. Herbert Ward officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Homes,
Clever. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in Wright Cemetery, south of Clever.
The Clever chapel will be open at 10 a.m. Saturday, where the family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m.
AND
Blair, Amy Eola (Flatt)
14 Jun 1907 - 30 Oct 2003 CCH-N 5 Nov 2003
Amy Eola Blair, 96, Billings, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2003, in her home.
She was born June 14, 1907 in Witts Spring, Ark., to Alvin W. and Elizabeth (Hiett)
Flatt. Mrs. Blair was a homemaker and member of the Hurley Church of God. She was
married to Orbia Blair Sept. 23, 1928 and he preceded her in death March 28, 1993.
Others preceding her in death were her parents and a brother. She is survived by four
children, Marsena Laymon, Billings; Melvin Lee Blair, Washougal, Wash.; Joyce M.
Crabtree, Billings; and Gaylon Ray Blair, O'Fallon; two sisters, Leota Jones, Burgman
and Opal McNutt, Magic Springs, Ark.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Nov. 2, in
Hurley Church of God with Rev. Herbert Ward officiating, under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever. She was laid to rest beside her husband in Wright
Cemetery, Clever.
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Blair, Fred H. 15 May 1880 - 4 Jun 1962 CCR 7 Jun 1962 p4
[Note: Spelling from mortuary records - don’t know which is correct; Son of Frederick
& Elizabeth (Mathews) Blair; born in Kansas, died in Nevada State Hospital; mortuary
gives Mrs. Templeton’s name as Eva.]
Funeral services for Fred H. Blau, 82, who died Sunday at Nevada, Mo. were held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin & Son Chapel in Ozark with Rev. William White
officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A retired farmer
of the Fordland community, Mr. Blau made his home at Ozark with a niece, Mr. and Mrs.
John Templeton for several months. Mrs. Templeton is his only immediate survivor.
Blair, Infant Daughter 8 Feb 1977 - 8 Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p 6
[Note: Daughter of Donald & ? (Dewitt) Blair]
CRANE - The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Blair, Route 2, Crane, was
dead at birth Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.. In addition to the parents, the
child is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Blair, Route 2, Crane;
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dewitt, Crane; paternal great grandparents,
the Rev. and Mrs. Walter McKnight, Marionville and Mr. and Mrs. Turney Blair, Billings
and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Merritt, Crane. Graveside
services were today at 2 p.m. at Flood Cemetery near Hurley with the Rev. L. S. Cooper
officiating. Burial was under the direction of Meadors of Clever.
Blake, Clyde L. 25 Mar 1924 - 30 Jan 2004 SN-L 31 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of A.H. & Anna Blake; married Bonnie Held]
Clyde L. Blake, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, in his home.
He was born March 25, 1924, in Morse Mill, Mo., the son of A.H. and Anna Blake. He
married Bonnie Held in Jefferson County and to this union three children were born,
Deedra Ann, Charlotte Lynn and Donald Ray. In his lifetime he farmed, sold cars, owned
a swimming pool company and operated a travel agency. He had recently written his life
story, and the printing of it shows a Christian life well-lived. He was a member of South
Gate Baptist Church, Springfield. He married Judith Buford on March 15, 1969, and to
this union one child was born: Elizabeth Gay. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
sister, Norma; and a brother, Donald. He is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy"; four
children, Deedra Ann "DeeDee" Clay and her husband Vic, Charlotte Lynn "Tudie"
Avett and her husband, Rich, Donald Ray "Tig" Blake and his wife, Kelly, and Elizabeth
Gay "Betsy" and her fiance Bryan Russell and his children, Kyla and Derek; ten
grandchildren, Chris and Chad Allison, Kevin and Sunny Clay, Randy Avett, Raymond
Avett, Anna Avett, Tracy and Joel Britt, Travis and Hillary Blake, Todd Blake, Kathie
Miller and Zach Wells; six great grandchildren, Hunter, Griffin, Amalie, Nick, McKenna
and Chesney; nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Visitation will be at Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Also a visitation will be in Chapel Hill
Mortuary, Cedar Hill, Mo., on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 2, in Chapel Hill Mortuary with Pastor Nolan Carrier officiating. Burial
will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
AND
Blake, Clyde L. 25 Mar 1924 - 30 Jan 2004 CCH-N 3 Feb 2004

Clyde L. Blake, 79, Nixa, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004 in his home. He was born
March 25, 1924 in Morse Mill, Mo., the son of A.H. and Anna Blake. He married Bonnie
Held in Jefferson County and to this union three children were born: Deedra Ann,
Charlotte Lynn and Donald Ray. In his lifetime he farmed, sold cars, owned a swimming
pool company and operated a travel agency. He had recently written his life story, and the
printing of it shows a Christian life well-lived. He was a member of South Gate Baptist
Church, Springfield. He married Judith Buford on March 15, 1969 and to this union one
child was born: Elizabeth Gay. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Norma;
and a brother, Donald. He is survived by his wife, Judith "Judy"; four children, Deedra
Ann "DeeDee" Clay and husband Vic, Charlotte Lynn "Tudie" Avett, and husband Rich,
Donald Ray "Tig" Blake and wife Kelly, and Elizabeth Gay "Betsy" and fiancé Bryan
Russell and his children, Kyla and Derek; 10 grandchildren, Chris and Chad Allison,
Kevin and Sunny Clay, Randy Avett, Raymond Avett, Anna Avett, Tracy and Joel Britt,
Travis and Hillary Blake, Todd Blake, Kathie Miller, and Zach Wells; six greatgrandchildren, Hunter, Griffin, Amalie, Nick, McKenna and Chesney; nieces; nephews,
and many friends, Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 31 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A
visitation was also held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 1 in Chapel Hill Mortuary, Cedar Hill, Mo. A
funeral was at 2 p.m. Feb. 2, in Chapel Hill Mortuary, with Pastor Nolan Carrier
officiating. Burial followed in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.
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Blake, Fran (Ayers) 4 May 1952 - 30 Sep 1996 CCH-N 5 Oct 1996
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Margaret (Wescoat) Ayers; married 7 Apr 1969 Glenn
Blake]
Fran Blake, age 44, of Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 30, 1996 in her home. She
was born May 4, 1952 in Flemington and was the daughter of Walter and Margaret
(Wescoat) Ayers. On April 7, 1969 she was united in marriage to Glenn Blake. Mrs.
Blake was employed by Springfield Clinic as an EKG Technician. She was a member
of National Avenue Christian Church. Preceding her in death were: a daughter,
Jennifer; and her father. Survivors include: her husband, Glenn; her mother, Margaret
Ayers, Humansville; a daughter, Sherry Springer and her husband, Brian, Aurora; a
grandson, Joshua Springer; two brothers, Fred Ayers, Ravenna, Texas, and Frank
Ayers, Springfield; and three sisters, Joyce Ellis, Springfield, Mary Floyd, Flemington,
and Pauline Ayers-Menk, Denver, Colo. A graveside funeral service was held
Thursday, Oct. 3, in Rondo Cemetery north of Bolivar with Pastor Ralph Erwin
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Visitation
was Wednesday evening in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Salvation Army, PO. Box 9685, Springfield, 65801.
Blakeslee, Betty (Iorg) 21 Dec 1943 - 10 Mar 2005 SN-L 20 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Annis Iorg; married Bill Blakeslee 1962]
Betty Blakeslee, age 61, of Nixa, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on March
10, 2005, in Frankfurt, Germany, returning from a trip to the Holy Land. She had a great
love for the Holy Land as evidenced by her third trip there. She loved to walk where
Jesus walked, and now she walks where Jesus is. Betty was born to Annis and the late
Arthur Iorg on December 21, 1943, in Springfield, Mo. Her father, Arthur Iorg, and

infant son, Scott Eric Blakeslee, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of
42 years, Bill; one daughter, Julie; one son, Mike and wife, Karen; three grandchildren,
Chanelle, Scott, and Isaac; her mother, Annis Iorg; one sister, Twyla Nelson and
husband, David, of Blue Springs, Mo.; one brother, Jim Iorg of Texas; one aunt, Elsie
Martin; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends. Betty was a lovely, warm,
and friendly lady, always a Christian inspiration to others. Many described her as the
most resilient person they had ever known as she faced histoplasmosis, phlebitis, cancer,
diabetes, hearing loss, and vasculitis in her lifetime. She never complained and never
stopped pushing, always putting the needs of others before her own. She had a great love
for people and life, and went on several mission trips to Guatemala and India to touch the
lives of others. Even in Israel she didn't want to negotiate with people in the Marketplace
when making purchases because she felt they needed the money more than she did. She
celebrated her love for life by skydiving with her best friend, Jane, on her 60th birthday.
Betty's greatest love on this Earth was her family; they always came first. She and Bill
invested in their children's lives by supporting them in every endeavor they undertook.
Family vacations began when her children were small and continue to this day with her
kids and grandkids. Betty felt investing time together as a family would bond them
together. The family has a unique and special bond that was fostered by Betty's love. This
bond is what allows them to cope with her death. She supported her grandchildren in the
same way, letting nothing, including her own pain and discomfort, come in the way of
being with them. She was very proud of them. Betty and Bill were able to travel together
extensively, especially when Bill retired. The Lord was gracious by allowing them to
spend their last days together walking where Jesus walked. Betty was and has always
been active in church. She felt her main purpose was to lead people to the Lord, minister
to people, and help them draw closer to Him. Everyone that met Betty felt instantly
drawn to her because the Lord's love and grace shone through her. She was a tool for
Jesus and impacted thousands of lives. She will be greatly missed. The family would like
to extend a thank you to the James River Assembly family for their love and support.
They would also like to extend a special thank you to Pastor Mike Messner for his
support of Bill in Germany. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23,
2005, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Thursday, March 24, in James River Assembly's Clark Chapel in Ozark, Mo.
Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Mo. In lieu of flowers, please
make contributions in Betty's name to the American Diabetes Association, 1944-A E.
Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804.
Blakey, Bessie Mae (Nash) 25 Dec 1902 - 3 Dec 1996 CCH-N 7 Dec 1996
[Note: Daughter of John & Ann Nash; married 8 Mar 1919 Everett Blakey]
Bessie Mae Blakey, 95, Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 1996 at
5:55 a.m. in Cox Medical Center South. Mrs. Blakey, a loving wife and mother, was born
December 25, 1902, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Ann Nash. She
married Everett Blakey on March 9, 1919, in Chadwick. She attended Grace Full Gospel
Church, Rogersville. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She is survived by her four
daughters, Goldie Bauer, Sparta, Evelyn Allen and her husband, Bud, Rogersville, Mary
Ann Carsten and her husband, Almos, Hurley, Agnes Williams and her husband, Don,
Urbana; two sons and their wives Bobby and Peggy Blakey, Marionville, Delbert and Lee

Anna Blakey, Springfield; 30 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, 54 great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1972, two daughters, Theo
Mae Seitz in 1996, Lillian Coffer in 1986, and a son, Calbert C. Blakey in 1945. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Blakey, Bobby G. 24 Oct 1929 - 24 Jul 2004
SN-L 26 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Everett & Bessie (Nash) Blakey; married 23 Dec 1940 Peggy McWhirter]
Bobby G. Blakey, 74, Clever, passed away at 6:05 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004,
at the Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare, Crane. He was born October 24, 1929, in
Norwood, Mo., to Everett and Bessie (Nash) Blakey. He married Peggy McWhirter on
December 23, 1950. He was a loving husband, father, and grandpa. He was an active
member of the Clever Full Gospel church and a retired saw mill worker. A happy man, he
loved making his family and friends laugh, playing his guitar, singing and coon hunting.
His parents, a brother, Calbert, and two sisters, Lillian and Theo, preceded him in death.
He is survived by five children, Dennis and Marilyn Blakey, Bois D'Arc, David and
Brenda Blakey, Cassville, Deborah and Ed Patton, Springfield, Rebecca and Joe Crouch,
Rogersville, and Naomi and Mark Henry, Hurley; a brother, Delbert Blakey, Springfield;
four sisters, Goldie Bauer, Sparta, Evelyn Allen, Rogersville, Mary Ann Carsten, Sparta,
and Agnes Williams, Buffalo; 16 grand- children; 21 great-grandchildren; and nieces,
nephews, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2004,
at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Revs. J. Frank and Nilene McKnight and Rev.
Dennis Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in Short Cemetery, Hurley. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 26, in the funeral home.
Blakey, Darnell 27 Jul 1952 - 15 Sep 2003 SN-L 18 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Earnest & Lucille Blakey]
Miss Darnell Blakey, 51, of Springfield, passed away at 2:13 p.m. Sept. 15, 2003,
at Doctor's Hospital. Darnell was born July 27, 1952, to Earnest and Lucille Blakey.
Darnell resided in Ozark Nursing and Care. She loved her dolls, which she called her
babies, all of them named Lucy. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers
and one sister. She is survived by seven brothers and one sister, a special aunt, Bernice
Stafford, and a dear friend, Minister Francis Stafford. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. The family will receive
friends from noon to service time Friday. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Blakey, Everett M. 8 Feb 1896 - 2 Oct 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: married Bessie M. Nash 25 Dec 1902 - 3 Dec 1996]
Everett W. Blakey, 76, of Springfield, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday at his home
following an illness of several months. The retired Frisco Railway employee had been a
resident of Springfield 30 years. He formerly resided in Christian County. Surviving are
his wife, Bessie Mae; two sons. Bob Blakey and Delbert Blakey of Springfield; six
daughters, Mrs. Theo Seltz, Monett, Mrs. Goldie Coffer, Chadwick, Mrs. Evelyn Allen,
Rogersville, Mrs. Mary Ann Carsten, Crane and Mrs. Agnes Medley, Springfield; 31
grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren, three step grandchildren; 13 step great
grandchildren; five brothers, Nathan of Independence, and Thurman, Frank, Wesley and

Marvin, all of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.. Wednesday in the Chadwick
Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Blakey, John Wesley 17 May 1891 - Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age on obit]
Services for John Wesley Blakey, 95, San Bernardino, Calif., formerly of Route 8,
Springfield, were at 3 p.m. Monday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with burial in Patterson
Cemetery south of Springfield.
Blakey, Ralph W. 11 Aug 1912 - May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p9
Ralph W. Blakey, 62, of 847 North Mail, died at 7:00 p.m. Sunday in Cox
Medical Center after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Blakey was a laborer. He was a native
of Protem, Mo. and has resided in Springfield for the past 25 years. He was a member of
the Woodland Chapel Church. Survivors include one son, Bobby, 2662 East Cragmont;
two daughters, Mrs. Betty Burks, Fordland and Mrs. Patricia Strong, Jerico Springs; one
brother, Woodrow, Springfield; six sisters, Mrs. Armilda Gann, Mrs. Grace Dean and
Mrs. Betty Gann, all of Protem. Mrs. Minnie Gann, Billings and Mrs. Johnnie Cagle and
Mrs. Willa Devins of Springfield. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Klingner
Chapel with the Rev. Harold Murrell officiating. Graveside services will follow at 12:30
p.m. in Protem Cemetery.
Blanchard, Howard G. 11 Apr 1928 - 7 May 2001 CCH-N 16 May 2001
[Note: married Alice J.]
Howard G. Blanchard was born April 11, 1928, in Nashville, Tenn. He passed
away May 7, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. of kidney failure at the Veterans Hospital in Saginaw,
Mich. Howard was in the Air Force for 18 years. Survived by former wife Alice J.
Blanchard, Ozark; five children, Joseph, Howard Wayne, Samuel, Elizabeth McDonald
and Rebecca Morgan; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. His mother and
father, Eva and Joseph Blanchard, preceded him in death. Memorial services were at the
Ozark Full Gospel Church May 15.
Blanchard, Jeffrey Kenneth 2 Sep 1992 – 4 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
Jeffrey Kenneth Blanchard, infant, died Friday, Sept. 4, in Children's Hospital, St.
Louis. He was born Sept. 2, 1992, in Springfield, the son of Rebecca Blanchard.
Survivors include his mother, Rebecca, of the home; a sister, Shanna, of the home; a
brother, Gregory Blanchard, state of Michigan; grandmother, Jane Blanchard, Ozark; one
aunt, three uncles. Services were held Monday, Sept. 7, in the Selmore Cemetery with the
Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark.
Blaney, Albert 23 Sep 1922 - 15 Dec 2005 SN-L 18 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Arthur & Ida Blaney; married Arna B. 12 Aug 1923 - 14 Oct 2004]
Albert "Handsome Al" Blaney passed away December 15, 2005, at home in
Ozark, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 23, 1922, in
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and spent most of his life there. He married Arna J. Brookman

on December 3,1949. He was a draftsman in Power Transformers at General Electric for
40 years. He was a former member of First Baptist Church, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and
currently a member of Fremont Hills First Baptist Church, Ozark. He loved to tell jokes
and he was an avid Yankees fan. He also enjoyed bowling and golfing. Al was preceded
in death by his wife, Arna Blaney; parents, Ida and Arthur Blaney; and grandson, Aaron
Vreeland. He is survived by his three daughters: Jean and her husband, Monte Smith,
Ozark, Missouri, Robin and her husband, Dave Bower, North Palm Beach, Florida, and
Kim and her husband, Mike Huette, Keller, Texas; seven grandchildren, Tod Smith and
his wife, Shauna; Bonnie Toner and her husband, David; Eric Vreeland and his wife,
Melissa; Melissa Bower; David Bower III; Nicole Huette; Morgan Huette: and two greatgrandchildren, Nathan and Hanna Smith. He is also survived by his sister, Beryl
Hourihan and husband, Jim; and his brother, Clayton Blaney and wife, Norma. The
family wishes to send a special thanks to Community Hospices of America for their
support; Art Hicklin, Pastor; and Cox Senior Health. Funeral services will be in Lenox,
Massachusetts.
Blankenship, Arnold 6 Jan 1955 – 12 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
Arnold Blankenship, 40, of Palatine, Ill., formerly of Ozark, died Thursday, Oct.
12, 1995, in Illinois. He was born January 6, 1955, in Branson, Mo., and was the son of
Jeff and Ruby Blankenship. He was a builder in the housing industry. He was preceded in
death by his father, and an infant son, Jeff Leland. Survivors include: a son, Jesse Paul
Blankenship, Marshfield; three daughters, Amanda Jane, Marshfield, Susie Lea and
Melinda Faye Blankenship, Springfield; his mother, Ruby Fay Blankenship, Ozark; his
fiancee, Robin Pardo, Palantine, Ill.; four brothers, David Blankenship, Ozark, Ron
Blankenship, Sparta, Frank Blankenship, Ozark, and Denny Walrath, Springfield; four
sisters, Joan Turner, Ozark, Kay Berry, Ozark, Fay Letterman, Springfield, and Mary
Fuller, Ill. Graveside services were held in Cedar Creek Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Orrell officiating.
Blankenship, Daylon J. 31 Jul 1954 - 21 Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Jesse & ? (Hybner) Blankenship; married Yvonne]
OLDFIELD - Daylon James Blankenship, 22, Oldfield, formerly of Oroville,
Wash. was pronounced dead at the scene of a Mo. 14 auto accident Monday. Mr.
Blankenship has been working in Oldfield since September. Survivors include his wife,
Yvonne of Spokane, Wash; two daughters, Kathy and Angie, both of Spokane, Wash.; his
father, Jesse Blankenship, Pottsville, Ark.; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna
Hybner, Atkins, Ark. The body will be transferred by Adams of Ozark to Humphry’s
Funeral Home in Russellville, Ark.
Blankenship, Jeff Davis 1920 - 24 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Minnie (?) Blankenship; married Ruby]
OZARK - Jeff Davis Blankenship, 54, of Ozark, died at his home Sunday night
after suffering an apparent heart attack. He had been employed as a heavy equipment
operator at the Ozark street department. Surviving are his wife Ruby; four sons, David,
Ronald, Frank and Arnold, all of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Jo Ann Turner, Ozark and
Fay and Kay of the home; his mother, Mrs. Minnie Blankenship, Ozark; three sisters,

Mrs. Ollie Dunn, Sparta, Mrs. Doris Wasson, Kirbyville, and Mrs. Virginia Dunn,
Protem; six grandchildren and five step-grandchildren.
Blansit, Chester 14 Jun 1900 - 9 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
[Note: Son of John Chambers & Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" (?) Blansit; married
Erma Mabel St. Clair 23 Feb 1902 - 29 May 1997]
Funeral services for Chester L. Blansit, 78, Chestnut Ridge, were held Monday in
the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Jerry Haynes officiating. Burial was in
the Schupbach Cemetery under Harris Funeral Home direction. Mr. Blansit was a native
of Bluff and resided 43 years in Kansas City before retiring to Taney County in 1961. He
was a retired construction worker and stockman. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Full
Gospel Church. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Mrs. Ines Harris,
Chestnutridge and Mrs. Reva Moore, Kansas City, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Edith
Capehart, Walnut Shade, Mrs. Pansy Harp, Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Eula Stewart,
DeSoto, Kans.; two half sisters, Mrs. Mabel Cummings, Ozark and Mrs. Bonnie Nash,
Kansas City, Kan., 14 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and three step great
granddaughters.
Blansit, Earl Westley Chambers “Brother Earl” 18 May 1915 - 24 Dec 2005 SN-L 27
Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Johnny & Martha Blansit; married 1937 Melba Huff]
Earl Wesley Chambers Blansit, age 90, of Ozark, went home to be with the Lord,
December 24, 2005. Earl was born May 18, 1915, to Johnny and Martha Blansit near
Rockaway Beach, Mo. He was known by many throughout the Ozarks as "Brother Earl."
With no more than an eighth grade education, Earl achieved many successes in business.
He was a farmer, auctioneer, and co-founder of the former Blansit Dairy Cattle Company
Sale Barn, south of Ozark. Before founding the sale barn, Earl and his brother Wilbur
Blansit worked for many years in the farm auction business. They held hundreds of sales
around the Midwest and developed a reputation for integrity. His most significant
achievements were in the spiritual arena. For many years he taught Sunday School and
led singings throughout the Ozarks. Then in his early fifties, he accepted the call to
preach and went on to hold many revivals and camp meetings throughout the Midwest.
His charismatic personality opened doors to preach in churches of various denominations.
During this period of his life and ministry, he also pastored the Oak Ridge Full Gospel
Church near Walnut Shade, for 14 years. Oak Ridge experienced phenomenal growth
during his pastorate. Brother Earl was known for his simple, straightforward preaching of
the Bible. One of his greatest assets was his ability to love people and to express how
much God loves them. He had a special anointing to roam through the audience while
preaching and speak directly to individuals. People of all walks of life were captivated by
his warmth and humor. His greatest desire was to see lost souls come to Christ. Earl was
preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and two sons, Harley Dean Blansit and
Gary Earl Blansit. Earl is survived by his wife of 68 years, Melba (Huff) Blansit; a
brother, Wilbur Blansit and wife, Margie, of Nixa; a son, Nolan Blansit and wife,
Lucinda, of Cottage Grove, Oregon; a daughter, Viva Reasoner and husband, Gene, of
Ozark; two daughters-in-law, Sharon Blansit, Ash Grove, and Jean Ann Woody and
husband, Mike, Ozark; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews,

and a host of dear friends. Funeral arrangements are through Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
Missouri. Visitation is Wednesday, December 28, 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The
celebration service is Thursday, December 29, at 10 a.m. at Nixa First Assembly of God.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa First Assembly of God Benevolence Fund.
Blansit, Erna Mabel (St. Clair) 23 Feb 1902 – 29 May 1997 CCH-N 4 Jun 1997
Erna Mabel Blansit, 95, Chestnutridge, died Thursday, May 29, 1997, in Balanced
Care Nursing Home, Nixa. She was born February 23, 1902, in Taney County and was
the daughter of John and Mary Jane (Craig) St. Clair. Following her marriage to Chester
Blansit they spent 30 years in Kansas City, Kansas, before returning to this area. She was
a member of Oakridge Full Gospel Church where she taught Sunday School for thirty
years. Preceding her in death were: her husband, Chester, two daughters, Ines Harris and
Reva Moore; and a son, Ernest Blansit. Survivors include: two sons-in-law, Floyd Harris,
Chestnutridge, and Eugene Moore, Kansas City, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Louise
Blansit, Basehor, Kansas; a sister, Ruby Kerr, California; fourteen grandchildren; many
great- and great-greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Sunday, June 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial
was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Blansit, Gary Earl 2 Sep 1940 - 14 May 2003
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Gary Earl Blansit went home to be with the Lord on May 14, 2003 at his home in
Ash Grove, MO. He was born in Modesto, CA on September 2, 1940 to Earl and Melba
Blansit. He was united in marriage to Sharon Bilyeu on December 14, 1967. He is
survived by his wife, Sharon Blansit; three daughters, Deborah Graf and husband Doug
of Crane, MO, Tamara Adams and husband Jack of Goldsboro, NC, and Trinity Kanan
and husband Cody of Everton, MO; one son, Gary Gregg; five grandchildren, Adam
Atchison, Thomas Atchison, Joshua Adams, Gary Adams and Wyatt Kanan; his parents,
Earl and Melba Blansit of Ozark, MO; a sister, Viva Reasoner and husband Gene of
Ozark, MO; a brother, Nolan Blansit and wife Cindy of Eugene, OR; a sister-in-law, Jean
Ann Woody and husband Mike of Ozark, MO; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Harley Blansit and both maternal and paternal
grandparents. Gary enjoyed a 30 year career in the automobile business, all in the
Springfield area. He was known for his integrity and developed many life long
friendships and loyal customers. In recent years, he re-dedicated his life to the Lord and
became an avid Bible reader and at the time of his death had read the Bible through seven
times. During this time, Gary was miraculously healed of cancer and was quick to give
God the glory. His favorite time of day was in the mornings when he would read the
Bible, spend time in prayer and give God thanks for His many blessings. He enjoyed
nature and being with his grandchildren. He was a kind, caring, compassionate man who
was truly interested in all those who crossed his path. He was a talented singer who loved
to sing to the Lord no matter where he was. Above all else, Gary loved three things: his
Savior, his family and life itself. He was and will always be Husband, Father, Son,
Brother, Uncle, Friend, and "Papa." We were all blessed to have him here and look
forward to being reunited with him in our eternal home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 20, in Nixa Assembly of God Church with Pastor Don Blansit, Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu, and Pastor David Abshire officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore

Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader, May 18, 2003.
Blansit, John Chambers 12 Nov 1857 - Mar 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: married Maggie]
John Chambers Blansit was born on November 12, 1857 in the state of Alabama
and passed away last week at his home near Chestnut Ridge, MO. He moved to this State
when a very small boy and lived his lifetime in the Chestnut Ridge community. He was a
member of the Missionary Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Maggie Blansit of
the home; a son, Chester Lee Blansit of Muncie, KS; three daughters, Mrs. Eula Stewart
of Merriam, KS, Mrs. Edith Capehart of Walnut Shade and Mrs. Pansy Harp of Florin,
CA; also four other children by a former marriage, Johnie Blansit of Chestnut Ridge, Jeff
Blansit of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Ader Gill of Ozark and Mrs. Bonnie Nash of Shawnee,
KS; one step-daughter, Mrs. Mabel Cummings of Ozark; one sister Mrs. Eliza Jane
Florence of Springfield; 34 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Oak Ridge
church by Rev. Forbes. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home.
Blansit, Johnnie F. 10 Feb 1886 - Nov 1978 SN-L 5 Nov 1978
Johnnie F. Blansit, 92, Chestnut Ridge, died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday in Maranatha
Village, Springfield, after a long illness. He had been a resident of Taney and Christian
counties most of his life. He was a retired farmer and stockman, and a member of the Oak
Ridge Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Martha Jane; five sons, Lester of
Springfield, the Rev. Earl Blansit, of Ozark, Manford, of Modesto, Calif., the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit, of Nixa, and Robert, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie Nash, Kansas
City; one half-brother, Chester, of Chestnut Ridge; one step-sister, Mrs. Mabel
Cummings, Ozark; three half sisters, Mrs. Edith Capehart, Walnut Shade, Mrs. Pansy
Harp, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Eula Armitage, Kansas City; and 16 grandchildren,
29 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements will be announced by
Harris of Ozark. Springfield, Mo. News & Leader Sunday November 5 1978. Contributed
by Woody Franklin.
AND
Blansit, Johnnie F. 10 Feb 1886 - Nov 1978
Services for Johnnie F. Blansit, 92, Chestnutridge, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Oakridge Full Gospel Church with the Revs. Joe Bill Stewart and Jerry Haynes
officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Harris. Mr. Blansit
died at 12:20 p.m. Saturday in Maranatha Village, Springfield, after a long illness. The
family will be in the funeral home from 6-7 tonight.
Blansit, Lester Franklin 9 Jul 1909 - 20 Nov 2001 gwobit
Lester Blansit, 92, Springfield, Mo., passed away November 30, 2001, in Greene
Haven. Lester was born July 9, 1909, the son of Johnnie Franklin and Martha Jane
(Gideon) Blansit in Walnut Shade, Mo. On February 16, 1935, Lester was united in
marriage to Merle J. Stewart. Lester was a retired grounds foreman with the Springfield
Public School system. He was a member of Faith Assembly of God, Springfield. He was

preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, Robert and Sanford Blansit; a
sister, Lucy Blansit; and a granddaughter, Gayla Sue Phipps. Survivors include his
children, Faith Phipps and husband, Gary of Nixa, Mo., Pat Thompson and husband,
Loyd of Rogersville, Mo., and Martha Perkins and husband, E.J. of Galena, Mo.; three
brothers, Earl Blansit and wife Melba of Ozark, Mo., Wilbur Blansit and wife, Margie of
Nixa, Mo., and Manford Blansit and wife, Norita of Modesto, Calif.; nine grandchildren;
15 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
today, December 3, 2001, in Highlandville First Assembly of God Church, Highlandville,
under direction of Thieme Funeral Home, Spring- field. Burial will follow in Spokane
Cemetery. Thieme Funeral Home. Springfield News-Leader, December 3, 2001.
Blansit, Lillie L. (Estep)
1887 - 3 Feb 1968 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & Lucinda (Weatherman) Estep; married Jeff Siegel Blansit 29
Dec 1887 - 22 Apr 1965]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie L. Blansit, 81, Walnut Shade, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Pleasant Shade Church with burial in Selmore Cemetery under direction of
Whelchel of Branson. Mrs. Blansit died about noon Saturday St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a lingering illness. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Hendrex,
Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Clella Cummings, Walnut Shade; and a son, Cleo, Kansas City,
Kan. Other survivors include two brothers, Orville Estep, El Dorado Springs, and
Raymond Estep, Forsyth; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Blansit, Margaret Elizabeth ( ) Cook 18 Mar 1876 - 23 May 1953 CCR 28 May 1953
p1
[Note m/1 William Joseph Cook m/2 John Chambers Blansit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Blansit, 77, who died Saturday
morning at Bethany Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas where she had been a patient for the
past three weeks, were held Monday, May 28 at Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark. Rev.
Howard Blevins officiated and burial was in Selmore Cemetery. She was married to
William Joseph Cook and to this union were born two daughters, Mrs. Mable Cummings
of Ozark and Mrs. Pearl Kiethley who preceded her in death. Mr. Cook died in 1898.
Later she was married to John Blansit and to this union four children were born. Mr.
Blansit died in 1951. Survivors include a son, Chester of Kansas City, Kan., four
daughters, Mrs. Cummings of Ozark, Mrs. Edith Capehart of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Eula
Stewart of Merriam, Kan. and Mrs. Pansy Harp of Florin, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Ada Gill of Ozark and Mrs. Bonnie Nash of Shawnee, Kan. two step-sons, Jeff Blansit of
Walnut Shade and Johnny Blansit of Chestnutridge. She was a member of the Missionary
Baptist Church of Chestnutridge.
Blansit, Martha Jane (Gideon) 10 Nov 1886 - 26 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of John Wesley & Lucy May (Weatherman) Gideon; married 1907
Johnnie F. Blansit 10 Feb 1886 - 4 Nov 1978]
Martha Blansit, 102, of Chestnutridge, died at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 26 at the Nixa Park
Care Center' Services for Mrs. Blansit will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, at the Oak
Ridge Full Gospel Church, with the Revs. Darrell Friend and Joe Bill Stewart officiating.
Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Blansit lived the majority of her life in the

Chestnutridge community. She was a member of the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church for
more than 60 years. She and her husband, Johnnie F. Blansit, shared more than 71 years
of marriage. Mr. Blansit preceded her in death in 1978. She was also preceded in death
by four children, Lucy May, Sanford, and two infants. Mrs. Blansit is survived by five
sons, Lester Blansit, Springfield, Rev. Earl Blansit, Ozark, Manford Blansit, Modesto,
California, and Rev. Wilbur Blansit and Robert Blansit, both of Nixa; 15 grand children;
36 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be this
evening (Thursday, Dec. 29) from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Blansit, Merle Jessie (Stewart) 12 Dec 1915 - 26 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
Merle Jessie Blansit, 82, Springfield, died at 2:15 p.m., Monday, January 26, 1998
in St. John's Regional Health Center. Merle was born December 12, 1915 in Taney
County, the daughter of Thomas and Cora Ellen (Stinson) Stewart. She was married to
Lester Blansit February 16, 1935 in Chestnut Ridge. she was employed as a sales person
for Turners Dept. Store. She was a member of the Faith Assembly of God, Springfield.
Her greatest love was for her Lord and her family and she will be great ly missed. She is
preceded in death by her Parents a sister; Sadie Friend, three brothers, A.C., Arlie, and
Clifford Stewart, and a grandchild, Gayla Sue Phipps. Survivors include, her husband,
Lester, Springfield, three daughters and their husbands Lora Faith and Gary Phipps,
Springfield, Pat and Loyd Thompson, Rogersville, Martha and E.J. Perkins, Galena, a
sister, Mary Lee Snapp, Springfield, and a brother, Frank "Jack" Stewart, and his wife
Edith, Forsyth, nine grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998 in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with
the Rev's Don Blansit and Jerry Snavely officiating. Burial will follow in the Spokane
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 Wednesday in the funeral home.
Blansit, Robert Dale "Bobby" 27 Jan 1932 - 23 Mar 1995 CCH-N 5 Apr 1995
[Note Son of Johnny & Martha (Gideon) Blansit]
Robert Dale "Bobby" Blansit, 63, Nixa, died Thursday, March 23, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center South following a short illness. He was born Jan. 27, 1932, in
Chestnutridge, the son of Johnny and Martha Gideon Blansit. He participated in the
Special Olympics and worked in the assembly line of the Christian County Enterprises.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and a brother. Survivors include four
brothers and their families: Lester, Springfield; Earl, Ozark; Manford, Modesto, Calif.;
and Wilbur, Nixa; and a host of family and friends. Services were Monday, March 27, in
the Nixa Assembly of God Church with the Reverends Don Blansit, Jack Blansit, and
Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was iii Spokane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to a memorial building fund established in Blansit's honor, c/o Nixa Assembly
of God, P.O. Box 409, Nixa.
Blansit, Siegel Jefferson 29 Dec 1887 - 22 Apr 1965 CCR 29 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: spelling from tombstone; Son of John Chambers & Mary Jane (Galloway)
Blansit; married Lillie Estep 1887 - 1968]
Funeral services for Sigal Jefferson Blansit, 77, who died early Thursday morning
in his home at Walnut Shade were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pleasant Shade Church. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Whelchel. Mr. Blansit is survived by his

wife, Lillie; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Hendrex, Ponce de Leon and Mrs. Clella
Cummings, Walnut Shade; a son, Cleo, Kansas City, Kan.; five grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Other survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Edith Capehart, Walnut
Shade, Mrs. Bonnie Nash, Piper, Kan., Mrs. Eula Stewart, Kansas City Kan., Mrs. Pansy
Harp, Floren, Calif. and Mrs. Mabel Cummings, Ozark. and two brothers, Johnny,
Chestnut Ridge and Chester Blansit, Walnut Shade.
Bledsoe, Carl 23 Nov 1924 - 30 Sep 2005 SN-L 4 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Allen & Alta Bledsoe; married Ruby]
Carl Bledsoe, age 80, went to be with his Heavenly Father Sept. 30, 2005, at 6:50
p.m. Carl was born Nov. 23, 1924, to Allen and Alta Bledsoe. Carl was the fourth of ten
children. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings Richard, Inez, Loren,
Nola, and Fay. Carl is survived by his wife, Ruby, of Springfield; daughter, Judy Loney;
grandsons, Michael and Nancy Loney, and Andrew and Robin Loney; five greatgrandchildren, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, Joshua, Lauren and Lane; sister, Cleda Gibson; and
brothers, Lee and Loyd. Carl attended Sand Springs school and Marshfield High School.
He was a maintenance training instructor for McDonald Douglas until he retired in 1979.
Carl was also a World War II veteran, serving in the Pacific. The family would like to
thank all Carl's friends and staff at Christian Healthcare and Hospice, Nixa, especially
Kirstan and Ron, for their care. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., today, in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South with burial in Mission Home Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation was
from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, in the funeral home. Contributions may be sent to Hospice,
1328 E. Evergreen, Springfield, MO 65803.
Bledsoe, Charles Franklin 27 Apr 1884 - 16 Feb 1955
CCR 24 Feb 1955 p4
Charles Franklin Bledsoe was born April 27, 1884, near Nixa, Mo., the son of
Harley and Nancy Angeline Keltner Bledsoe. On August 30, 1902, he enlisted in the
Armed Forces. During his enlistment he served his country well having been involved in
several engagements with the enemy during the Philippine Insurrection. He was
discharges on August 29, 1905. On September 9, 1905, he was united in marriage to
Nellie Loveland. Some years later, after hearing the Gospel and realizing the necessity of
a Christian home, he obeyed the gospel in 1914. Mr. Bledsoe served as an Elder of the
Lord’s Church at Sparta during the last 30 years of his life. He was a member of the
Veterans of Foreign Ward Post No. 963 at Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by
a son, Frank, who passed away at the age of eight years. At 5:00 p.m. on February 16,
1955, he passed from this life at his home in Sparta, Mo. where he had resided the past 14
years, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 20 days. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Nellie Bledsoe of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Miller of Billings, Mont., Mrs.
Mable Roller and Mrs. Edith Bloomer of Sparta; eight grandchildren; nine great
grandchildren; two sister, Mrs. Addie Cunningham of Sapulpa, Okla. and Mrs. Josie
Thompson of Plano, Tex., a half-brother, John Simpson of Sparta; other relatives and a
host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 20 in the Sparta
Church of Christ with Evangelist Rue Porter officiating. Burial was in I.O.O.F. Cemetery
at Sparta under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Escorts were Bob Roller,
Richard Steele, Frank Bloomer, George Simpson, John Henry Simpson and Dwayne
Bray.

Bledsoe, Dennis C. 8 Jan 1888 - 27 Mar 1975 OH 3 Apr 1975 p9
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Dennis C. Bledsoe, 86, Route 2, were at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville with the Revs. Jesse
Cunningham and John Potter officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery under direction
of Marsh of Rogersville. Mr. Bledsoe died at 7:15 a. m. Thursday in Springfield MediCenter following a short illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of Harmony
Baptist Church. Mr. Bledsoe is survived by a son, The Rev. Delbert Bledsoe, Golden;
two daughters, Mrs. Leona Bradbury, Warrenton and Mrs. Denna Cline, Rogersville;
three half-brothers, Charles of Arroyo Grande, Calif., Jesse of Bloomington, Ind. and
Tommy of Cabool; a half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Race, Arroyo Grande, Calif; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bledsoe, Glenn David 20 Feb 1939 - 29 Jun 1990 NN-E 5 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of Oris Clyde & Thelma Loretta (Myers) Bledsoe; married Dorothy]
Services for Glenn David Bledsoe, 51, Clever, were Monday in Ayre-GoodwinLee Chapel at Rivermonte with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Mount
Comfort Cemetery. Bledsoe died Friday, June 29, 1990, in Cox Medical Center South
after a long illness. He was born Feb. 20, 1939, in Conway to Oris Clyde and Thelma
Loretta Myers Bledsoe. He had been a police officer. with the Springfield Police
Department for more than 23 years, assigned to the traffic section. He was a member of
the Springfield Police Officers Association, the National Fraternity of Police Officers and
the Rhubarb Gang. He loved horseback riding and was a member of the Northwest
Arkansas Cavalcade and National Scenic Trailriders. He attended South Haven Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a son, David Wayne Bledsoe, Lone Oak,
Texas; three daughters, Paula Jean Haskett, Dallas, Texas, Shanda Daun Bledsoe,
Springfield, and Cynthia Ann Calk, Lone Oak; two brothers, Paul Dean Bledsoe, Willard,
and Otis Raymond Bledsoe, Springfield; two sisters, Mary Sue Bledsoe and Bertha Ann
Freeman, both of Springfield; two grandchildren and friends, Carolyn, David, Curtis,
Adam and Amanda Millsap. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Bledsoe, Haley Franklin
4 Apr 1869 - 14 Jan 1935
gwobit
Haley Franklin Bledsoe, 65, farmer of near Nixa, died Monday morning in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. Funeral services will be at 1 o’clock this afternoon in the
Alma Lohmeyer Chapel, with burial in the Delaware cemetery near Nixa. He is survived
by the widow, Mrs. Sarah Bledsoe; a daughter, Miss Verda Bledsoe, and a son, John D.
Bledsoe. Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Bledsoe, Harriet E. “Hattie” (Maples) Faris 28 Nov 1873 - 9 Jun 1947 CCR 19 Jun
1947 p4
[Note: Daughter of Simeon David & Savilla (McBride) Maples; married 8 Oct 1893
Edward C. Faris Aug 7 Aug 1872 - 11 Dec 1914; married Robert C. Bledsoe 29 Sep
1878 - 20 Jul 1947]
Mrs. Harriet E. Bledsoe was born Nov. 28, 1873, and departed this life on June 9,
1947, at the Baptist hospital, St. Louis, Mo. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. E.A.

Stokes and Mrs. Leo Short, both of St. Louis; three brothers, S.D. Maples of Ozark, R.H.
Maples, Pomona, Calif., and F.H. Maples, Marshall, Mo. She was a member of the Mt.
Sinai Baptist church. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at the Mt. Sinai
church, conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield, with burial in Frazier Chapel
cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Bledsoe, Hershel Sanders, Sr.
18 Mar 1891 - 7 Jul 1982
gwobit
Services for Hershel Sanders Bledsoe Sr., 91, Marshfield, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Barbour-Edwards-Arthur Chapel with the Rev. Fred Lawley officiating.
Masonic services will follow. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery. Mr. Bledsoe died at
8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Webster County Nursing Home after a one-year illness. He was
a 50-year member of Doric Lodge No. 300 AF & AM in Elkland and a member of
Marshfield First Assembly of God. Survivors include a son, Hershel S. Jr., Willard; two
daughters, Mrs. Fern Coppock, Springfield, and Mrs. Martha Marlin, Niangua; 10
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Friday
at the funeral home. Clipping dated July 8, 1982.
Bledsoe, Nellie (Loveland) 18 Aug 1878 - 21 May 1964 CCR 28 May 1964 p1
[Note: married Charles Franklin Bledsoe]
Mrs. Nellie Bledsoe, 85, died about 3:10 p.m. last Thursday in her home at Sparta
following a lingering illness. She was the widow of Charley Bledsoe. Mrs. Bledsoe, who
had lived in Sparta for a lone time, was a lifelong resident of Christian County. She was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Elsie
Miller, Billings, Mont., and Mrs. Mable Roller and Mrs. Edith Bloomer, both of Sparta; a
sister, Mrs. Mary Henry, Cody, Wyo.; eight grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Sparta Church of Christ. Officiating
was Rue Porter. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Bledsoe, Robert C. 29 Sep 1878 - 20 Jul 1947 CCR 31 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of William Moses & Matilda (Litteral) Bledsoe; married Harriet E. “Hattie”
Maples 28 Nov 1873 - 9 Jan 1947]
Robert C. Bledsoe, 68, of 501 S. Market, died at the Springfield Baptist hospital
Sunday afternoon. He was born in Christian county but for the past 25 years had lived in
Springfield working as a carpenter. He was a member of the Robberson Avenue Baptist
church in Springfield and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Republic. He is survived by
two brothers, Hershel of Marshfield and W.F. of Hannibal, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Nancy
Kohler and Mrs. Bessie Witten, both of Hannibal, two step-daughters, Mrs. Billie Stokes
and Mrs. Verna Short, both of St. Louis. Funeral services were held in the Dunn Funeral
Chapel Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Baker. Burial was at Frazier
Chapel under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Masonic services
were held at the grave.
Bledsoe, Sarah L. (Forbis) 27 Oct 1873 - 19 Jun 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah F. Bledsoe, 62 who died yesterday morning in a
hospital here will be at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Delaware Church near Billings,
followed by burial in the cemetery there, under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer.

Survivors are a son, John D. Bledsoe; a daughter, Miss Verda of Denver, Colo., and a
grandson. Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Bledsoe, Thersa F. (Caffy) 11 Apr 1892 - 27 Jan 1978
[note: spelling from the tombstone]
Services for Mrs. Thursa Bledsoe, 85, will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in BarberEdwards-Arthur Chapel with the Rev. Gorden Johnson officiating. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery near Battlefield. Mrs. Bledsoe died at 2:15 a.m. today in her home after
a short illness. Survivors include her husband, Herschel; a son Herschel Jr. of Willard;
two daughters, Mrs. Martha Marlin, Route 2, Niangua, and Mrs. Fern Coppock,
Springfield; a brother, Ernest Caffy, Conway; 10 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral
home. Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula Gardner is not dated.
Bledsoe, Verda Mae 4 May 1893 - 30 Jun 1974 OH 4 Jul 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Haley Franklin & Sarah L. (Forbis) Bledsoe]
Billings - Miss Verda Mae Bledsoe, 81 of Billings died at 9 a.m. at the home of
Mrs. Rita Ebert, Billings, where she had been living. Miss Bledsoe taught school in the
Denver, Colo. before retiring and returning to Billings in 1973. She was a former resident
of Clever and a graduate of Drury College. Surviving are one niece and one nephew. The
body was at the Cantrell Chapel in Clever until Tuesday evening.
Bledsoe, Willetta J. “Willie” 2 Aug 1911 - 5 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
Willetta J. (Willie) Bledsoe, age 88, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, October 5,
1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 2, 1911 in Waukegon, IL. Mrs.
Bledsoe was a homemaker and spent her time traveling with her husband Charles. She is
survived by her husband and a stepdaughter, Beverly Mobley, Kenosia, WI. Funeral
services were Tuesday, October 12 in Boca Raton, FL. Burial was in Boca Raton
Mausoleum, Boca Raton. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Bleil, Leonard Guy 16 Oct 1938 – 29 Jun 1997 CCH-N 5 Jul 1997
Leonard Guy Bleil, 58, Nixa, died Sunday, June 29, 1997, in Cox Medical Center
South. Leonard was born October 16, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Walter and
Leona Bauer Bleil. He was married to Teresa Kill on May 11, 1963, in Moline, Kansas.
He was employed with Lowes Home Center and was a member of the Lions Club of
Oskaloosa, Kansas. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Bleil. Survivors include:
his wife, Teresa, of the home; four sons and their wives, Philip and Jill, Leavenworth,
Kansas, Charles and Marlena, Topeka, Kansas, Timothy and Misty, Springfield, and
Michael, Branson; his mother, Leona Bled, Oskaloosa, Kansas; two sisters and their
husbands, Eleanor and Gene Osman, and Joyce and James Laffoon, all of Denver,
Colorado; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 2,
1997, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, with Father John Brath officiating under
the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, memorial
donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

Blevins, ? no dates OH 29 Jul 1976 p12
[Note: may be a daughter of Alice Louise Evans who married Ward Blevins in 1967?]
I would like to thank everyone for the flowers, food, help from everyone, offering
and words of comfort I received in the passing away of my daughter. A special thanks to
Tommy Bilyeu for the words of comfort. May God Bless You All. Mrs. Ward Blevins.
Blevins, Alma Lucille (Lawing) 2 May 1899 - 30 Jul 1963 CCR 8 Aug 1963
[Note: Daughter of Waldo & Lavoneia (Payne) Lawing; married Lee Roy Blevins 14
Mar 1896 - 7 Dec 1951]
Mrs. Lucille Blevins, 64, of Ontario, Calif., died at Pomona, Calif., Tuesday
morning, July 30, after a long illness. Mrs. Blevins, the widow of Roy Blevins, was born
in Selmore and lived there until 19 years ago when she moved to Ontario. She was a
former member of the Selmore Christian Church. Survivors are one son, Clyde, Ontario;
five daughters, Mrs. Agnes Hilton,. Ozark, Mrs. Magdalene Baird, Seymour, Mrs. Ella
York, Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Allen, Chino, Calif., and Mrs. Sue Harbour, Ontario; 15
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were at 2:30 Sunday in Selmore
Christian Church. The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated and burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Blevins, Amel Iris 27 Oct 1917 - 12 Apr 2000
In loving memory of Amel Iris Blevins, age 82yrs, 5 mon., 16 days, born
Saturday 27 October 1917 and passed away on Wednesday 12 April 2000. Funeral
Services on Saturday, 15 April 2000, 1:00 p.m. at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in
Springfield MO. Officiating is Reverend Bob Wakefield. Pallbearers are: Junior
Combs, Jack Grimmett, J.R. Rantz, Ron Austin, Larry Wilcox, and Clell Osbern.
Honorary pallbearers are: Clint Brandow and Jeff Edwards. Interment is in the Delaware
Cemetery Nixa MO. Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Blevins, Archie M. 1916 - 9 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
[Note: Son of Claude J. & Lennie M. (Young) Blevins; married Fran]
Services for Archie M. Blevins, 62, Kansas City, were held in Floral Hills Funeral
Home in Kansas City. Burial was in Floral Hills Cemetery. Mr. Blevins died Tuesday
after a long illness. Survivors include his wife Fran; one son, Don, Lebanon, Ore., his
mother, Mrs. Lennie Blevins, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Hannah, Ozark and Mrs. Ona
Wigington, Wichita, Kan.; and two brothers, Bill and Stanley, both of Ozark.
Blevins, Arvel Lee 3 May 1925 - 8 Nov 2003 SN-L 9 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Thomas Lee & Vesty G. (Rhodes) Blevins; married 21 May 1949 Ruby
Louise Cutbirth 12 Oct 1932 - 27 Jan 2001]
Arvel Lee Blevins, 78, Nixa, went to be with his Lord at 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8,
2003, at his home. He was born May 3, 1925, in Ozark, Mo., the son of Thomas Lee and
Vesty G. (Rhodes) Blevins. Mr. Blevins served his country during World War II in the
U.S. Navy and was a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was united in marriage to Ruby
Louise Cutbirth on May 21, 1949, and raised their family on a farm west of Nixa. He was
employed by the Dayco plant in Springfield, retiring in 1986 after 25 years. He was an
avid coonhunter and a member of the Coonhunters Association. Mr. Blevins had attended

the Assembly of God Church in Nixa for many years until his health failed. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Louise, Jan. 27, 2001; his parents; and a brother. He
is survived by three sons, Randy Blevins, Nixa, James Blevins, Sparta, and Jerry Blevins,
Nixa; two daughters, Vera Jean Gold and Joyce McCall, both of Nixa; 13 grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2003, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Donnie Blansit officiating. Private burial will
be in Jones Cemetery, Nixa. The Clever chapel will be open at 11 a.m. Monday where the
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
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Blevins, Arvel Lee 3 May 1925 - 8 Nov 2003
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Arvel Lee Blevins, 78, Nixa, went to be with his Lord at 2:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
8, 2003 at his home. He was born May 3, 1925 in Ozark, the son of Thomas Lee and
Vesty G. (Rhodes) Blevins. Mr. Blevins served his country during WWII in the U.S.
Navy, and was a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was united in marriage to Ruby Louise
Cutbirth on May 21, 1949, and raised their family on a farm west of Nixa. He was
employed by the Dayco plant in Springfield, retiring in 1986 after 25 years.
He was
an avid coonhunter, and a member of the Coonhunters Association. Mr. Blevins had
attended the Assembly of God Church in Nixa for many years, until his health failed. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Louise, January 27, 2001; his parents; and a
brother. He is survived by three sons, Randy Blevins, Nixa James Blevins, Sparta, and
Jerry Blevins, Nixa; two daughters, Vera Jean Gold, and Joyce McCall, both of Nixa; 13
grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
November 11, 2003 in Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev. Donnie Blansit
officiating. Private burial followed in Jones Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was held 6 to 8
p.m. Monday in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003 AND .Springfield
News-Leader, November 9, 2003
Blevins, Buford Y. 13 Oct 1919 - 14 Jul 1955
CCR 21 Jul 1955 p1
[note: spelling of first name from tombstone]
Beuford Blevins, 34, former Ozark resident, shot himself in the head with a 38caliber pistol about 9:30 p.m. Thursday at Wichita, Kan. police there reported. They
termed the death suicide. A native of Ozark, Mr. Blevins moved to Wichita five years
ago. He was employed there by Swift and Co. A World War II veteran, he was awarded
the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Silver Star and several other medals during the North
African, Sicilian and Italian campaigns. Survivors include his wife, Flo; three sisters,
Mrs. Dillard Hursh of Gainsville, Mrs. Alvin Hannah of Ozark and Mrs, B. H. Wiginton
of Kansas City; four brothers, Archie of Kansas City, Holland of Springfield, Stanley of
Wichita and Bill of Ozark and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blevins of Ozark.
Funeral services were conducted at 4:15 p.m. Sunday at the Chaffin Funeral
Home at Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Blevins, Carl W. 22 Sep 1912 - 24 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of Edward T. & Lona E. (Viles) Blevins; married Inez Bryan]
Carl W. Blevins, 75, of Nixa, died at 5:59 p.m. Dec. 24 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Services for Mr. Blevins were held Monday at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. A lifelong resident of

Christian County, Mr, Blevins was a retired employee of the Kraft Company and. a
member of the Calvary Bible Church. His survivors include his wife, Inez; of the home;
two daughters, Karen VanKleek, of Nixa, and Kathy Leigh, of Ozark; a brother, Leonard
Blevins, of Highlandville; six sisters, Edith Harvill, Nixa, Flossie Dunhay, Sacramento,
California; Bonnie Manquez, Bakersfield, California, Kathleen Tutor, Clayton,
Washington, Thelma Coker and Merl Blevins, both of Stotts City; six grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
Blevins, Charley T. 3 Aug 1908 - 20 Sep 1959
CCR 24 Sep 1959 p5
Charley T. Blevins, 51, of Nixa died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital where he had been a patient for five weeks. Mr. Blevins, a Nixa resident for
most of his life, lived in California for the last eight years, returning at the time he
became ill. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lenora Blevins of Riverdale, Calif., one son,
Charles Edward of Nixa; three daughters, Helen Jean Creson, Torrance, Calif, Mrs. Betty
Lou Newberry, Joplin, and Miss Judy Blevins of Nixa; his father, Edward T. Blevins of
Nixa; three brothers, Carl, Lowell and Leonard of Nixa; seven sisters, Mrs. Edith Harvill,
Mrs. Thelma Coker and Miss Merl Blevins, all of Nixa, Mrs. Kathleen Tuter, Medical
Lake, Wash., Mrs. Ethel Harvill and Mrs. Flonnie Dunaway and Mrs. Bonnie Morris, all
of Los Angeles, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery, with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating.
Blevins, Claud J.
18 Feb 1894 - 17 Mar 1969 CCR 20 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James H. & Lucinda "Lucy" (Wheeler) Blevins; married Lennie M. Young
17 Oct 1893 - 13 Sep 1981]
Funeral services for Claud J. Blevins, 75, a lifelong resident of Ozark, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Robert Scott officiating. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery. A retired farmer and carpenter, Mr. Blevins died at 1:20 p.m.
Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield. He was a member of the Selmore
Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Lennie M.; four sons, Holland J., Springfield,
Archie M., Kansas city, Stanley A., Wichita, Kan. and Billy Joe, of the home; and three
daughters, Mrs. Ona L. Wigington, , Wichita and Mrs. Ola L. Hannah and Mrs. Mary Lee
Hursh, both of Ozark. Other survivors include four brothers, Lon and Henry, both of
Ozark, Fred, Nixa, and Radford, Ontario, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Melton, Ozark,
and Mrs. Lorene Harp and Mrs. Mearl Haworth, both of Nixa; 13 grandchildren and 12
great grandchildren.
Blevins, Cleva (Melton) 1911 - 2 Nov 1967 CCR 7 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lee & Minnie (Melton) Melton; married 18 Jun 1928 Radford
Blevins; granddaughter of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy Ann (Tatum) Melton and Richard
L. & Mattie (Ward) Melton]
Mrs. Ben Melton of Ozark received word Monday morning, Nov. 2, of the death
of Mrs. Radford Blevins, 56, at the San Antone Hospital in Upland, Calif. Mrs. Blevins
was the former Cleva Melton, daughter of Mrs. Lee Melton and the late Lee Melton of
Ontario, Calif. They were former residents of the Ozark community. Survivors are her
husband, Radford; two sons, Harold and Linville; a daughter, Mrs. Dale Harges; nine

grandchildren ; and her mother, Mrs. Lee Melton. Funeral services were Thursday at
Ontario, Calif.
Blevins, David Floyd 31 Jan 1886 - 6 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Lucinda (Pruitt) Blevins; married Edna Terry 3 Mar 1889 Apr 1976]
Floyd Blevins, 80, Nixa, died Sunday afternoon in Burge-Protestant Hospital
after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Blevins, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of
Christian County, is survived by his wife, Edna; one daughter, Mrs.. Audrey Evans, Nixa;
two grandchildren; and a brother, James, Nixa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Earl French, the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy, and the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, Burial was in McConnell Cemetery,
west of Nixa.
Blevins, Edna (Glenn) 17 Dec 1912 - 7 Sep 2000
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mollie Glenn; married 1943 Carl E. Blevins]
Edna Blevins, 87, of Ozark MO., died Thursday, 7 Sept. 2000, in St. Johns
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born 17 Dec 1912, in Christian County,
the daughter of Robert and Mollie Glenn. In 1943 she and Carl E. Blevins were married.
He preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by 14 brothers and
sisters and her parents. Mrs. Blevins was a member of Selmore Christian Church.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Carla A. and Mike Adams and Kathy
and Jack Taylor, all of Ozark; grandchildren Millie Swayne and her fiancé, Kurt Haden,
Ryan Barton and his wife, Sarah, Brooke Smith and her husband, Paul, Sissy Korich and
her husband, Jim, and Jeremy Taylor and his wife, Barbie; great-grandchildren, Megan
and Kendall Swayne, Amber Barton, Kaylan Smith, Hana and Cassidy Haden, and
Breann and Cheyenne Taylor. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, 10 Sept. 2000
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, whit Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore Cemetery. In memory of Edna Blevins,
born 17 Dec 1912 and passed away 7 September 2000. Services Sunday 10 September
2000, 2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Officiating Dr. Conrad
Kitchell. Soloist is Carolyn Meadows. Pallbearers: Dale Blevins, Dennis Hanks, Marty
Hanks, Brent Hanks, Jeremy Blevins, Phil Dougan, Randy Sims, Doyle Jones, David
Blevins, and Jerry Bryant. Honorary pallbearers: Vernon Blevins, Walter Dougan, Jack
Gardner, Donald Robertson, William Wade Blevins, Ken Beck, Wilbur Young, Tommy
Blevins, Huber Tatum and John Gardner. Interment at Selmore Cemetery. Contributed
by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Blevins, Edna (Terry) 3 Mar 1889 - Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Mary Ann (Baker) Terry; married David Floyd Blevins
31 Jan 1886 - Nov 1966]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Edna Blevins, 87, a lifelong resident of Nixa, was at 2
p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Kenneth Bandy and Roscoe Harding
officiating Burial will be in McConnell Memorial Cemetery near here. Mrs. Blevins died
at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Audrey Evans, Nixa, after

two-month illness. Mrs. Blevins was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors
other than her daughter include two grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and five great
great grandchildren. Arrangements were announced by Harris of Nixa.
Blevins, Edward “Cobb” Kyle 1 Aug 1939 - 27 Apr 2003
[Note: Son of Lowell Edward & Elvie Frances (Little) Blevins; married 10 Apr 1991
Linda Kaye]
Edward "Cobb" Kyle Blevins, age 63, of Highlandville, passed away Friday,
April 25, 2003 in Springfield, Illinois. He was born August 1, 1939 near Highlandville,
the son of Lowell Edward and Elvie Frances (Little) Blevins. He was saved at a young
age and was most recently a member of First Central Baptist Church, Highlandville.
Cobb and his wife, Linda Kaye, were married on April 10, 1991. Before retirement, he
was employed as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Linda Kaye; four children
and their spouses, Steve and Reene, Springfield, Tim and Gail, Rogersville, Mark and
Shanie, Elk City, Oklahoma, and Kevin and Misty "Fred," Nixa; eight grandchildren,
Corey, Coty, Christopher, Tim Jr., Taylor, Kyle, Nicholas and Kevin; his mother, Elvie
Blevins, Nixa; two sisters and their husbands, Linda and Roy Baird, Highlandville, and
Vivian and Jim Campbell, Sparta; his mother-in-law, Gladys Lulich, Creston, Iowa; and a
brother-in-law, Bruce Ward, Fort Calhoun, Nebraska. His father preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, April 27
2003.
Blevins, Edward Thomas 4 Apr 1884 - 12 Mar 1961 CCR 16 Mar 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Lucinda (Pruitt) Blevins; married Lona E. Viles]
Services for Edward Thomas Blevins, 77, Nixa, who died Sunday night in Burge
Protestant Hospital were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the
Nixa and Ozark areas, he is survived by three sons, Carl, Lowell and Leonard Blevins of
Nixa; seven daughters, Mrs. Ethel Harvill, Venice, Calif, Mrs. Edith Harvill, Nixa, Mrs.
Thelma Coker, Route 3, Mount Vernon, Mrs. Flonnie Dunaway, Quincy, Calif., Mrs.
Kathleen Tuter, Medical Lake, Wash., Merle Blevins of the home and Mrs. Bonnie
Morris of Los Angeles, 43 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, three brothers, Riley
Blevins of Ozark, and James and Floyd Blevins of Nixa.
Blevins, Faytha Mae (Russell) Moore 6 Jan 1910 - 6 Jul 1996 CCH-N 10 Jul 1996
Faytha Mae Blevins, 86, Nixa, died Saturday, July 6, 1996, in Nixa Park Care
Center. Faytha Mae Russell was born January 6, 1910 to Will and Maude Russell at
Highlandville where she lived until being united in marriage to Jim Moore in 1929. Four
children were born to this union, three daughters and a son. She was preceded in death
by: her parents; her first husband, Jim Moore in 1947; her second husband, Ralph Blevins
in 1989; two daughters, Ruth Webb and Carol Hertel; and a grandson, Bobby Donham.
Survivors include: a son, Billy Joe Moore and his wife, Marcella, Clever; a daughter,
Colleen Donham and her husband, Dick, Highlandville; seven grandchildren; fifteen
great-grandchildren; a sister, Nelda Johnson, Springfield; two brothers, Clarence Russell,

Springfield and Clyde Russell, Nixa. She was saved and baptized at an early age, and was
a faithful worker in Nixa First Baptist Church until her health failed. She was a wonderful
mother, grandmother, and homemaker as well as working outside the home. She retired
from St. John's Hospital in 1972, and was the first coordinator of the Nixa Senior Center.
Funeral services were Monday, July 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Kenneth Bandy and Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Blevins, Frank L. d 8 Aug 1966 CCR 25 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: Father was born 1918 for whatever hint that may give at his age]
Funeral services for Pfc. Frank L. Blevins, formerly of Ozark, who was killed
August 8 in a helicopter crash near Pleiky, Viet Nam were held at 1 p.m. Monday in
Floral Hills Memorial Garden, Kansas City. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Blevins of
Kansas City, his military services had included a year in Germany before going to Viet
Nam four months ago. Military services at the graveside were conducted by an Armed
Guard from Fort Leavenworth, Kan. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a
brother, Don; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Effie Marshall of Springfield; and his
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Blevins of Ozark. Those attending funeral
services in Kansas City Monday included Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hannah, Cheryl, Tricia and
Rick, Mr. And Mrs. Claude Blevins and Bill, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Hannah and Sherry
Stockstill, of Ozark; Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Young of Nixa; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hursh and
Pam of Forsyth; and Mrs. and Mrs. Bennie Wigington, Jerry Wigington, Stan Blevins and
Randy Hursh of Wichita, Kan.
Blevins, G. Riley “Rile” 12 Dec 1881 - 19 Sep 1962 CCR 27 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Lucinda (Pruitt) Blevins; married first Kate Ellen Brown 7
Sep 1884 - 18 Jan 1955; married second Minnie E. (?) Zeigler 15 Nov 1883 - 1 Feb 1973,
widow of William Zeigler]
Funeral services for G. R. “Rile” Blevins, 80. of Ozark. who died at 10:05 p.m.,.
Sept. 19 at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. A. Taylor Mahaney officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Blevins had lived his entire life in the Ozark community.
He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Minnie Blevins; a daughter, Mrs. Erma S. Cassell of Trenton, Mich.; seven step-sons and
six step-daughters; two brothers, Floyd Blevins and James Blevins,. both of Nixa; a
grandsons and three great grandchildren.
Blevins, Henry Thomas 25 Mar 1888 - 20 Sep 1974 OH 26 Sep 1974 p2
[Note: Son of James H. & Lucinda "Lucy" (Wheeler) Blevins; married Lillie Mae Baird
2 Oct 1890 - 6 Aug 1969]
OZARK - A retired farmer, Henry T. Blevins, 86, Ozark, died at 4 p.m. Friday in
the Springfield Nursing Home. He was a lifelong Ozark area resident and was a member
of the Selmore Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Loyal of Springfield, Carl and
Vernon, both of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Melton, Ozark, Mrs. Mearl Haworth and
Mrs. Lorene Harp, both of Nixa; two brothers, Fred of Nixa and Radford of Ontario,

Calif.. and six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements was
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
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Blevins, Henry Thomas 25 Mar 1888 - 20 Sep 1974 OH 3 Oct 1974 p10
We would like to thank everyonE for flowers, food, singers, ministers and Harris Funeral
Home, for their acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one, our father,
grandfather and great grandfather. Loyal Belvins family, Carl E. Blevins family, Vernon
Blevins fmaily.
Blevins, Herbert V. 11 Oct 1917 – 6 Dec 1995 CCH-N 9 Dec 1995
Herbert V Blevins, 78, of Nixa, died Wednesday Dec.6, 1995, in his home. He
was born Oct. 11, 1917, near Ozark, and was the son of James L. and Mollie Billingsley
Blevins. Mr. Blevins retired from the Missouri State Highway Department. He was
preceded in death by: His wife, Thelma; four brothers, Ralph, Lee, Willie, and Dee
Blevins; and his parents. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Roger and Juanita
Blevins, Nixa, and Dennis and Beth Blevins, Kansas City; six brothers, Howard Blevins,
Highlandville, Virgil, Eldon, Don and Cecil Blevins, all of Nixa, and Tommy Blevins,
Springdale, Ark.; three sisters, Irene Martin, Marshall, Texas, Lena Tennis, Ontario,
Calif., and Reba Bishop, Ozark; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral
services are today at. 9:30 a.m., in Adams Funeral Home; Ozark, with Pastor Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Blevins, Homer J. 26 Dec 1890 - 30 Jul 1970 CCR 6 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Son of George W. & Pargetta "Zetta" (Henry) Blevins; married Edna L. Henry
May 1897 - 1980]
Homer Blevins, 79, of Springfield, died about 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Cox
Medical Center. The Ozark native was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church.
Mr. Blevins is survived by his wife, Edna; three daughters, Mrs. Vern Woods, Mrs.
Bertha Pendergrass and Mrs. Maydell Farr, all of Springfield. Funeral services for Mrs.
Blevins were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Klinger Chapel with the Rev. Henry Long
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery,
Blevins, Ina S. (Smith) 24 Jun 1882 - 18 Jan 1969 CCR 23 Jan 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Robert A. & Permelia (Roberts) Smith; married Andrew J. Blevins
12 Apr 1878 - 24 Jan 1935]
Mrs. Ina Blevins who had been a resident first of Springfield, later Sparta for
years, died at 2:10 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital in Tulsa, Okla., where she had
made her home the past few months. Mrs. Blevins was 86. Mrs. Blevins was a native of
Taney County but had lived for some time in Springfield., where her husband, Andy. ran
a grocery store on South National for several years. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs.
Ferne Capps, Tulsa; three grandchildren, and eight great grand children. Funeral services
were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Sparta Baptist Church. The Rev. Eugene Roberts
officiated with burial in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris, Ozark.
Blevins, Inez (Bryan) Patton 26 Nov 1917 - 7 Feb 1993 OH 10 Feb 1993

[Note: Daughter of Johnny & Grace (Curtis) Bryan; married ? Patton; married Carl
William Blevins 22 Sep 1912 - 24 Dec 1987]
Inez Blevins, 75, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1993 in Springfield Community
Hospital. She was born Nov. 26, 1917 in Ozark, the daughter of Johnny and Grace Curtis
Bryan. Throughout her nursing career she was employed by area hospitals and nursing
homes. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church of Nixa. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Carl William Blevins, and a son, Dwight Eugene "Pete" Patton.
Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Karen and David Vankleek, Nixa,
and Kathy and Sterling Banks, Ozark; three sisters, Lucille Stewart, Spokane, Beatrice
Cook, Willard, and Corene Stoner, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Matt Vankleek, Cristy
and Casey Doran, Dustin Banks and Mark, Steve and Lisa Patton; a foster granddaughter,
Cherri Gunther; three great-grandchildren; two foster great-grandchildren; nieces;
nephews; other relatives and many friends. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev: Dave Weston officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Blevins, James H. 12 Mar 1863 - 20 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for James H. Blevins, 94, who died Saturday, July 20 were held
Monday July 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Mahaney
officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery. He was born March 12. 1863 in
Independence County, Ark. and was the son of James and Rosie Blevins. He came to
Missouri when he was young and spent the rest of his life in Christian County. In 1886,
he was united in marriage to Lucinda Wheeler and to this union two children were born.
His wife and two children preceded him in death. He was later united in marriage to Mrs.
Nannie Nix, who also preceded him in death. Mr. Blevins had been a member of the
Selmore Christian Church for more than 45 years. Survivors include five sons, Lon,
Henry and Claud of Ozark, Fred of Nixa and Radford of California; four daughters, Mrs.
Emma Glenn and Mrs. Gertrude Melton of Ozark, Mrs. Mearl Hayworth of Nixa and
Mrs. Loren Harp of Nixa; 50 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren’ eight great, great
grandchildren; three step-daughters, Mrs. Erma Young of Nixa, Mrs. Ruby Young of
Springfield, and Mrs.. Amy Berry of Wyo.
Blevins, James Holland 1914 - Jun 1976 OH 6 Jun 1976 p10
[Note: Son of Claud J. & Lennie M. (Young) Blevins; married 15 Mar 1936 Louise
Smith]
Services for James Holland Blevins, 61 of 1348 North Fulbright, will be at 10:30
a.m. Friday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Bob Scott officiating. Burial were in
Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield. The family will be in the chapel from 7 to 8 p.m.
today. Mr. Blevins was pronounced dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center after he
apparently shot himself at his home, police reported. Previously listed incorrectly were
his mother, Mrs. Lennie Blevins, Ozark and a daughter, Mrs. Judy Kay Crossland, 2728
North Fort
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Blevins, James Holland 1914 - Jun 1976 OH 6 Jun 1976 p6

We would like to thank all our neighbors, friends and relatives for the prayers,
flowers, food, visits, cards and words of sympathy during the illness and death of our
loved one, Holland Blevins. The Family of Holland Blevins.
Blevins, James Lonas 12 Nov 1879 - 28 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Lucinda (Pruitt) Blevins; married 11 Dec 1898 Mollie
Billingsley 19 Dec 1880 - 27 Feb 1922; married 16 Dec 1933 Mae Little]
Funeral services for James L. Blevins, 91, who lived most of his life in the
Riverdale community, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in Janes-Chastain Cemetery. Mr. Blevins died
at 1:25 a.m. Monday in the home of a son in Clever. He was a member of the Riverdale
Baptist Church. Survivors include 11 sons, Lee Blevins of Clever, Dee and Willie
Blevins, Kansas City, Ralph, Eldon, Herbert, Cecil and Donnie Blevins, all of Nixa, the
Rev. Howard Blevins, Rogersville, Virgil Blevins, Wichita, Kan. and Tommy Blevins,
Springdale, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Martin, Nixa, Mrs. Lena Tennis, Ontario,
Calif. and Mrs. Reba Bishop, Highlandville; 28 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren
and two great, great grandchildren.
Blevins, James R. 29 Mar 1932 - 13 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: Son of Thomas Lee & Vesty (Rhodes) Blevins]
Funeral services for James R. Blevins, 20, yeoman third class, who was killed
Tuesday in an automobile accident in Taney county, are being held this afternoon
(Thursday) in Riverdale Baptist church of which he was a member. The Revs. Roscoe
Harding and Reg Mapes will officiate. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Nixa. A graduate of the 1950 class of Nixa high school, Blevins entered the
service on August 15, 1950, and after taking his basic training at San Diego, CA, served
at Kodiak, Alaska, for 18 months. He returned home on May 3 for a 59-day leave. The
young serviceman had been scheduled to enter a special yeoman school at San Diego
when he reported back to duty. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Blevins
of Route 1, Ozark; a brother, Arvel Lee Blevins of Nixa, and his grandfathers, James
Blevins of Route 1, Nixa and R. L. Rhodes of Greenwood, MO.
Blevins, Kate Ellen (Brown) 7 Sep 1884 - 18 Jan 1955 CCR 20 Jan 1955 p1
[Note: married Riley L. Blevins]
Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Ellen Blevins. 70, lifelong resident of the Selmore
community, who died Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. Friday in the Selmore Christian Church, with
the Rev. A. Taylor Mahanay of Republic officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mrs. Blevins, who had been in ill health for several
years, was a member of the Selmore Christian Church and the Ozark Hopedale WPPA
Club. He is survived by her husband, Riley L. Blevins; one daughter, Mrs. Irma Cassell
of Gibraltar, Mich; two brothers, Joe Brown of Springfield and Ben Brown of Phoenix,
Ariz.; five sisters, Mrs. Maud Wheeler of Ozark, Mrs. Bess Donaldson and Mrs. Josie
Hannah, both of Nixa, Mrs. Nellie Hannah and Mrs. Alice Farrar, both of Ontario, Calif.,
one grandchild and three great grandchildren.
Blevins, Kimberly Dawn 8 Apr 1968 - 8 Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8

Funeral services for Kimberly Dawn Blevins, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Blevins, 1529 East Olive, Springfield, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Evans-Elliott
Chapel, Houston. Burial was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Cemetery north of Ozark.
The baby died at birth in Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston. Survivors, in
addition to the parents, include two brothers, James Brent and David Lawrence, and a
sister, Wanda Kay, all of the home; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Blevins,
Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stilley, Bycyrus; great-grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Lon Blevins and great grandmother, Mrs. Minta Hall, all of Ozark and the great
grandfather, Robert Gourley, Howell, Ida.
Blevins, Larry Gene 6 Jun 1944 - 13 Oct 1992 NN-E 14 Oct 1992
[Note: Son of Fred & Bessie (Glenn) Blevins; married 6 Jun 1964 Wanda Jones]
Larry G. Blevins, 48, Nixa, died Tuesday at 5:29 p.m. in St. John's Regional
Heath Center. He was born June 6, 1944, in Nixa, to Fred and Bessie (Glenn) Blevins. He
attended Nixa High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Blevins, son,
Russell Blevins and a brother, Ward Blevins. Survivors include a son, Larry G. Blevins,
Jr. of Sparta; mother, Bessie Blevins, Nixa; sister, Velma Soden, Springfield; Janice
Stewart, Nixa; brothers, William Blevins, Nixa, and Tommy Blevins, Springfield; and
two grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Oct. 9, in the Glenn Cemetery with Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Blevins, Laura Alice (Williams) 10 Jun 1893 - 26 Apr 1990 OH 3 May 1990
[Note: Daughter of James Monroe & Matilda J. (Hendricks) Williams; married James
William Blevins 7 Aug 1888 - 21 Mar 1929]
Laura Alice Blevins, 96, Ozark, died Thursday, April 26, 1990 following a short
illness. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Chlorene
Hedgpeth, Ozark, and Ella Jean Maynard, Long Beach, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 14
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held
Saturday in Ozark Cemetery with Dr. Conrad Mitchell officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to ECHO-St. Louis Christian Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark,
Mo., 65721.
Blevins, Lee Roy 14 Mar 1896 - 7 Dec 1951 CCR 13 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of James H. & Lucinda "Lucy" (Wheeler) Blevins; married Alma Lucile
Lawing 2 May 1899 - 30 Jul 1963]
Roy Blevins, a farmer of the Ozark community, died in an Upland, CA, hospital
last Thursday morning, Dec 6. Mr. Blevins suffered a stroke in Ontario, CA, recently.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Lucille Blevins; five daughters, Mrs. Ella York of
Pamona, CA, Mrs. Ruth Allen and Mrs. Magdalene Baird of Ontario, CA., Mrs. Sue
Harbour of Victorville, Ca., and Mrs. Agnes Hilton of Ozark; a son Clyde Blevins of
Ontario, CA, and eight grandchildren. Services were held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 13, in
the Selmore Christian church with burial in the cemetery there under direction of Chaffin
funeral home.
Blevins, Lela Bell (O’Banion) 25 Oct 1908 - 16 Feb 1950 CCR 23 Feb 1950

[Note: Daughter of Dan & Winnie (Hart) O’Banion; married Ralph J. Blevins 1 Oct 1906
- 15 Jun 1989]
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist
Church for Mrs. Ralph Blevins, 41, who died February 16 at her home in Highlandville.
Mrs. Blevins was born in Christian County October 25, 1908, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Dan O’Banion, and christened Lela. She married Ralph Blevins December 11, 1926.
She is survived by her husband, her father, Dan O’Banion, three sisters, Mrs. Francis
Lolly and Mrs. Dorothy Sassen of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Myrtle Willhite of
Springfield; two brothers, Robert of Galloway and Joe of Long Beach, Calif.; seven
nieces and nine nephews. She joined the Riverdale Baptist Church in 1924. Later she
moved her membership to the Highlandville Baptist Church of which she was a member
at the time of her death. The Rev. Sultz officiated at the funeral service, and burial was in
the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Blevins, Lenora M. “Lennie” (Young) 17 Oct 1893 - 13 Sep 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981
[Note: married Claud J. Blevins 18 Feb 1894 - 17 Mar 1969]
Services for Mrs. Lennie Blevins, 87, Ozark, were Tuesday in Adams Chapel in
Ozark with the Revs. Faust Matthews and Bob Scott officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Mrs. Blevins died Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Mrs.
Blevins was a life-long Ozark resident and was the last living charter member of Selmore
Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Stanley and Bill, both of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Ona Wigington, Wichita, Kan.; and Mrs. Ola Hannah, Ozark; three
sisters, Mrs. Beulah Cavener, Upland, Calif., Mrs. Lydia Ann Baird, Riverside, Calif.,
and Mrs. Marie Givens, Ontario, Calif.; three brothers, Loyal Young, Nixa, Luther
Young, Springfield, and William Young, Culver City, Calif.; 13 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Blevins, Letha Alice (Umphres) Wells 8 May 1917 - 3 Mar 2005 SN-L 5 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Clarence Elmer & Golden Alva (Kissee) Umphres; married ? Wells;
married 1998 Eldon Emmett Blevins 19 Feb 1913 - 27 Jul 1998]
Letha Alice Blevins, age 87, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005, in
Cox Medical Center South, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was
born May 8, 1917, near Rogersville, the daughter of Clarence Elmer and Golden Alva
(Kissee) Umphres. She retired from Vermillion Wood Product Manufacturing. Mrs.
Blevins was a member of First Baptist Church in Nixa. She enjoyed activities at the Nixa
Senior Citizen Center, and attending music shows. She also enjoyed gardening and her
flowers. She loved her family and looked forward to visiting with grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Survivors include two children, Barbara Lurvey, and Junior Wells and his
wife, Sharon, all of Nixa; a stepson, Lee Blevins, Springfield; four grandchildren, Ron
Lurvey and wife, Vicki, Michael Lurvey, Tami Schuler and husband, Mike, and Aaron
Wells and wife, Wendy; two step-grandchildren, Ron Blevins and Kathy Thomas; nine
great-grandchildren, Dustin Lurvey and his fiancee, Anna Groves, Tiffany, Mackenzy,
Alexandra, and Katherine Lurvey, Nathan and Nicholas Schuler, and Brady and Payton
Wells; two brothers and their wives, Estel and Dottie Umphres, Hollister, and Donald and
Wilma Umphres, Arcadia, California; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Eldon Blevins in 1998; a brother, Ralph Umphres; two sisters, Marie Smith

and Florence Umphres; and her parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in
Jones-Chastain Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Blevins, Lillie Mae (Baird) 2 Oct 1890 - 6 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Q. & Myrtle ( ) Baird; married Henry Thomas Blevins 25 Mar
1888 - 20 Sep 1974]
Mrs. Mae L. Blevins, 78, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died at 2:45
a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. at Mercy Villa. Springfield, after a lingering illness. She was a
member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Mrs. Blevins is survived by her husband, Henry
T.; three sons, Loyal, Springfield, Carl and Vernon, both of Ozark; six grandchildren and
four great grandchildren; a brother, William Baird, Riverside, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Grace
Hannah, Ozark; two half-brothers, Guy E. Baird and Raymond R. Baird, both of
Springfield; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Marie Karanza, Springfield, and Mrs. Josephine
Hoggard, Alton, Ill. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Funeral Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Dewey F. Stanford and the Rev. George Nordgulen officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark.
Blevins, Lona Elizabeth (Viles)
17 Oct 1886 - 23 May 1959
Mrs. Lona Blevins, 73, Nixa, died Saturday in Burge Hospital. Surviving are her
husband, Edward T.; four sons, Carl, Charley, Lowell and Leonard, all of Nixa; seven
daughters, Mrs. Edith Harvill, and Thelma Coker, both of Nixa, Merl of the home, Mrs.
Ethel Harvill, Mrs. Flonnie Lish and Mrs. Barney Morris, all of Los Angeles, and Mrs.
Kathleen Tuter, Medical Lake, Wash.; six sisters, Mrs. Fred Jackson, 1910 East Cairo,
Mrs. Lundy Roberts, 1755 Cherry, Mrs. Art Curtious, 3129 East Page, Mrs. Eliza Patton,
Nixa, Mrs. Cliff Bilyeu, Spokane, and Mrs. Nellie Roberts, Rockford, Ill.; a brother
Dewey Viles, Longford, Kan.; 42 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Services will
be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Springfield, Mo. News & Leader Sunday May 24
1959. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
AND
Blevins, Lona Elizabeth (Viles) 17 Oct 1886 - 23 May 1959 CCR 28 May 1959 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Lona Elizabeth Blevins, 73, of Nixa who died Saturday,
May 23 in a Springfield hospital were held Monday, May 25 at 2:00 p. m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery under direction of Harris. She was a native of Stone County, Missouri and a
member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. One daughter, Effie Beatrice, preceded her in
death. Survivors include her husband, Edward T. Blevins of the home at Nixa; four sons,
Carl, Charles, Lowell and Leonard, all of Nixa; seven daughters, Mrs. Edith Harvill and
Mrs. Thelma Coker, both of Nixa, Miss Merl Blevins of the home, Mrs. Kathleen Tuter
of Medical Lake, Wash, Mrs. Ethel Harville, Mrs. Flossie Lish and Mrs. Bonnie Morris,
all of Los Angeles, Calif; 42 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren; one brother,
Dewey Viles of Lonnard, Kan.; six sisters, Mrs. Fred Jaskson (sic), Mrs. Lundy Roberts
and Mrs. Art Curtious, all of Springfield, Mrs. Cliff Bilyeu of Spokane, Mrs. Nellie
Roberts of Rockford, Ill, and Mrs. Eliza Patton of Nixa.

Blevins, Lonnie Elbert 25 Aug 1886 - 12 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
[Note: Son of James H. & Lucinda A. “Lucy” (Wheeler) Blevins; married Tennessee
Baird]
Lon E. Blevins, 82, Ozark, died at 7:40 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Blevins, who had lived in Christian County near
Ozark all his life, was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Tennie; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Sved, and Mrs. Oma Schaffitzel, both of Springfield;
one son, Clifton, Chaffee; 11 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; three brothers,
Henry, Ozark, Fred, Nixa, and Redford, Ontario, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Gertie
Melton, Ozark, Mrs. Mearl Haworth and Mrs. Lorene Harp, both of Nixa. Services were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel cemetery, Springfield.
Blevins, Loyal Eugene "Red" 11 Aug 1911 - 12 Oct 1992 NN-E 21 Oct 1992
[Note: Son of Henry Thomas & Lillie Mae (Baird) Blevins; married 16 May 1941
Thelma Gainer]
Loyal Eugene "Red" Blevins, 81, Mount Vernon, died at 2:33 p.m. Monday, Oct.
12, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after an illness. He was born Aug.
11, 1911, in Ozark. He moved to Mount Vernon in 1988 from Springfield. He was a
retired building contractor and a member of Central Christian Center, Joplin. He married
Thelma Gainer on May 16, 1941, in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; one
son, Charles Dean Blevins, of the home; one daughter, Linda Blunt, Mount Vernon; one
niece, raised in the home; Marilyn Allred, Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Vernon
Blevins, Ozark; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mount
Vernon, with the Rev. Harlan Wendler officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove
Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
Blevins, Martha Leigh (Thatcher) Bentley 6 Jan 1923 - 22 May 2004 SN-L 23 May
2004
Martha Blevins, age 81, of Ozark, died May 22. A graveside service will be at 2
p.m. Monday in Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Blevins, Martha Leigh (Thatcher) Bentley 6 Jan 1923 - 22 May 2004 CCH-N 8 Jun
2004 & CCH-N 9 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Etha Leigh (Manning) Thatcher; married first Charles
Norman Bentley who d 1974; married second Billy Joe Blevins]
Martha Leigh Blevins, 81, Ozark, died Saturday, May 22, 2004 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born January 6, 1923 in Jerseyville, Illinois, the daughter of
Arthur and Etha Leigh (Manning) Thatcher. In her early years she worked as a secretary
for Washington University School of Nursing in St. Louis. She married Charles Norman
Bentley who preceded her in death in 1974. She later married Billy Joe Blevins who also
preceded her in death, as well as a brother, Paul. She was a member of the Ozark United
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: Her daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Ron
Stoops, Ozark; three grandchildren, Rachel Sorrell and her husband Shane, Springfield,

Jennifer Stoops, Springfield, and Meagan Stoops, Ozark; a brother, William Thatcher,
Phoenix, Arizona; a sister-in-law, Esther Thatcher, and a nephew, Eric Thatcher, both of
Carrollton, Illinois.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Blevins, Mary M. (Plum) 1876 - 6 Aug 1965 CCR 12 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: mother of Vena (Blevins) Kessinger 12 Oct 1887 - 6 Jun 1949]
Mrs. Mary M. Blevins, 89, died Friday evening, Aug. 6 at the Illinois Christian
Home in Jacksonville where she had resided for the past year. Mrs. Blevins, a native of
Nebraska, was a long-time resident of Ozark. She was a member of the First Christian
Church where she taught the adult Bible class for several years. Survivors are a sister,
Mrs. C. J. Battern of Kansas City, a brother, Victor Plum, of Buffalo. a son-in-law, Henry
Kessinger of Ozark, several nieces and nephews. Short funeral services were held
Monday morning at the home in Jacksonville. Graveside services and burial were
Tuesday morning at Fairfax in northern Missouri.
Blevins, Milburn Howard, Rev. 13 Jun 1915 - 24 Sep 2006 SN-L 26 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Jimmie & Molly (Billingsley) Blevins; married Mildred Naomi
(Ellingsworth) Sims 29 Jan 1912 - 7 Sep 1994; married Jessie (Shelton) Montgomery]
Rev. Milburn Howard Blevins, age 91 of Ozark, Missouri, most recently residing
at The Baptist Home in Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2006. He
was born June 13, 1915, in Elk Valley, near Nixa, Missouri, the son of Jimmie and Molly
(Billingsley) Blevins. He married Mildred (Sims) Ellingsworth and, after she went on to
Heaven, later married Jessie Shelton Montgomery who survives. He graduated from High
School in Nixa, Missouri, and completed his Associate Degree for Pastors at Bolivar,
Missouri. He joined the CCC Corp in 1932 and was stationed in Missouri, Arkansas, and
Idaho, building governmental projects. He and wife, Mildred, ran a General Store in
Highlandville for many years. Rev. Blevins was a respected and dedicated Southern
Baptist minister for over 60 years. He pastored at the Highlandville First Baptist Church,
Chestnutridge First Baptist Church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near Highlandville,
Mt. Zion Baptist Church near Ozark, Selmore First Baptist Church, Harmony Baptist
Church near Rogersville, and most recently at the Prospect Baptist Church near Ozark,
Missouri. He has preached the gospel at revivals in numerous churches in several states
and was Greene County Associational Moderator while at Rogersville's Harmony Baptist
Church. He preached hundreds of weddings and funerals in the Southwest Missouri area.
Brother Blevins loved and cared for all of his churches and congregations and friends.
Anyone who knew him will remember his wonderful sense of humor. He had a large
vocabulary of jokes and sometimes entertained at functions in local churches and
banquets, always finishing with a scripture and prayer. Survivors include his wife, Jessie,
Ozark; a son and his wife, Wally and Sharon Sims, Lawson, Missouri; two daughters and
their husbands, Barbara and Maurice Heyer Webster, Wisconsin, Judy and Afton Ware,
of Highlandville; and step-son and his wife, Ray and Roma Montgomery of Phoenix,
Arizona. He has 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great
grandchildren. Rev. Blevins is also survived by one sister, Reba Bishop, Ozark Riverview
Manor, Ozark; three half-brothers and their wives, Tom and Altamay Blevins,
Springdale, Arkansas, Cecil and Virginia Blevins, Nixa, and Don and Shirley Blevins,

Nixa. He left many relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank the staffs of The
Baptist Home and Regional Care Hospice for their wonderful compassionate care. Rev.
Blevins was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Mildred; nine brothers and
sisters, Lee, Irene Lena, Dee, Ralph, Willie, Eldon, Herbert and Virgil, a grandson, Riley
Thompson and other relatives. Funeral arrangements are through Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, and the
service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 28, at the Adams Funeral Home in
Nixa with Rev. Clifford Day and Regional Care Hospice Chaplain Rev. Glyn Davies
officiating. Burial will follow in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Blevins, Mildred Naomi (Ellingsworth) Sims 29 Jan 1912 - 7 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep
1994
[Note: Daughter of Marion Grant & Loutisha Caroline (Noe) Ellingsworth; married 8
Nov 1928 Loral Lee Sims 8 Sep 1894 - 24 Feb 1934; married 6 May 1939 Milburn
Howard Blevins
Mildred Blevins, 82, Highlandville, died Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Jan. 29, 1912, at Highlandville, the daughter of
Marion and Lutisha Ellingsworth. She was baptized into the First Baptist Church of
Highlandville. On May 6, 1939, she was united in marriage to Howard Blevins.
Throughout the years she joined her husband as he served as pastor for the area churches.
Most recently she was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. For 11 years they also
operated a general store at Highlandville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and
10 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband of 55 year, Howard Blevins; a son,
Wallace Sims and his wife, Sharon, Lawson; two daughters, Barbara Heyer and her
husband, Maurice, Webster, Wisc., and Judy Ware and her husband, Afton,
Highlandville; a brother, Ershel Ellingsworth, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; IS greatgrandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 10, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Blevins, Neal L. 15 Aug 1913 - 24 Jun 1956 CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
Funeral services for Neal L. Blevins, 42, who died Sunday, June 24 at Los
Angeles, Calif. will be held Friday, June 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark
with Rev. Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Laura Blevins of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs.
Ella Jean Martin and Mrs. Betty Ward, both of Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Chlorene
Hedgpeth of Ozark and two brothers, Carl Blevins of Kansas City and Kyle Blevins of
Long Beach.
Blevins, Nora Ellen (Mills) 17 Jul 1913 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oliver L. & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married Clell Blevins 10 Apr
1905 - 30 May 1967]
AND
Popejoy, Anna Mae (Blevins)
25 Feb 1932 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Clell & Nora Ellen (Mills) Blevins; married Bill Popejoy]
AND

Mills, Leslie Eugene 19 Mar 1915 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Oliver L. & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married Edna Jenkins]
Funerals Held for Three Victims of Two-truck Crash at Texarkana
Double funerals were held Tuesday for two of three Springfield residents who
died in a two-truck smashup near Texarkana, Tex. Saturday. The victims were Mrs. Nora
Ellen Blevins, 56; her daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Popejoy, 37, and Mrs. Blevins’ brother,
Leslie Eugene Mills, 54. Texas State police reported a pickup truck driven by Mills was
traveling south on U. S. 265 at Omaha, Tex. about 1 p.m. when it apparently passed a
stop sign at a road junction and pulled into the path of a truck driven by Curtis Cope,
Texarkana. Mrs. Popejoy’s daughter, Jill, 8, suffered severe head injuries and was taken
to a Dallas hospital in critical condition, Cope, 43, was in admitted to a Naples, Texas
hospital and is reported in fair condition. Mrs. Popejoy and her husband, Bill, were in the
process of moving to Lone Star, Tex. and were being assisted by her mother and uncle,
according to relatives. Mrs. Blevins, a Springfield resident 35 years, was a member of
Bellview Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Booth,
Springfield and Miss Karen Blevins of the home; her father, O. L. Mills, Springfield;
three brothers, Leroy Mills, Ernest Mills and Fred Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Howard
Arthur, all of Springfield. Mrs. Popejoy, also a member of Bellview Baptist Church, had
lived in Springfield most of her life. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is
survived by a son, Keith, with the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Wash. and two sisters, Mrs.
Booth and Miss Blevins. Double services for the two women were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Gilbert Thomas officiating,. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery near Ozark. Services for Mr. Mills were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Charles M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery near Ozark. In addition to his father, three brothers and sister, Mr. Mills is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Chastain, Ozark; a son, Dean, Branson, and two
grandchildren.
Blevins, Pargetta “Zetty“ (Henry) 17 Nov 1866 - 22 Oct 1925
[Note: married 5 Mar 1885 George W. Blevins]
Mrs. Parzetta Blevins passed away from this life Thursday, October 22, 1925,
aged 58 years, 11 months and 15 days. She was married to George W. Blevins March 5,
1885, to which union were born five children, four boys and one girl, all of whom survive
her. The husband preceded her September 2, 1904. Other relatives are two sisters, one
brother, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. (Christian County Republican – 30
October 1925)
Parzetta Blevins (Card of Thanks) We wish to express our sincere thanks to the
neighbors and friends who So kindly assisted us during the sickness and death of our
mother. MR. AND MRS. WILL BLEVINS, MR. AND MRS. HOMER BLEVINS,
PAUL BLEVINS, CLELL BLEVINS. (Christian County Republican – 30 October 1925)
Contributed by Bill Goss.
Blevins, Radford 2 Oct 1907 - 12 Aug 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981
[Note: Son of James H. & Lucinda A. “Lucy” (Wheeler) Blevins; married Jodie L.]
Radford Blevins of Ontario died recently at Ontario Community Hospital. He was
born Oct. 2, 1907, in Ozark. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked 16 years as a

custodian at Chaffey High School in Ontario. He leaves his wife, Jodie L.; a daughter,
Zoe A. Garges of Pomona; two sons, Harold L. of Montclair and Wayne of Ontario; two
sisters, Lorene Harp and Marel Haworth; and a brother, Fred, all of Nixa; nine
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at the RichardsonPeterson Mortuary chapel in Ontario. Entombment was in Bellevue Mausoleum.
Blevins, Ralph J. 1 Oct 1906 - 15 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of James L. & Molly Blevins; married Faytha]
Ralph Blevins, 82, of Nixa, died at 2:50 p.m. June 15 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Blevins were held Saturday, June 17 at the Harris
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Mr. Blevins was born in Ozark Oct. 1, 1906, the son of James L. and Molly
Blevins. He was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church, and was a retired farmer and
laborer. Surviving are his wife, Faytha; his stepdaughters, Colleen Donham,
Highlandville and Carol Hertel, Greenridge; his stepson, Joe Moore, Clever; his brothers,
Howard, Highlandville, Eldon and Herbert; both of Nixa, and Virgil, of Garrison; his
sisters, Reba Bishop, Ozark, Lena Tennis, Ontario, California, and Irene Martin, , Nixa;
his half brothers Cecil and Don, both of Nixa, and Tommy, of Springdale, Arkansas;
seven step grandchildren; nine step great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Blevins, Robert Earl 8 Apr 1909 - 15 Jun 1926
Robert Earl Blevins, son of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Blevins, living about 6 miles
southeast of Ozark, died at the Ozark Sanitarium about 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15,
1926, aged 17 years, 2 months and 7 days. The body was prepared for burial undertaker,
T.B. Chaffin and taken to the home of the parents Tuesday afternoon. Funeral services
were held at Selmore Thursday afternoon with burial in the Selmore cemetery. Deceased
leaves the parents and one sister, the sister residing in Michigan, but was present at the
death and funeral. Christian County Newspaper, June 18 1926. Contributed by Amy
Wickwire.
Blevins, Roger Eugene 24 May 1945 - Jul 1976 OH 15 Jul 1976 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Esther (Ward) Blevins; married Carma]
Roger Eugene Blevins, age 31 of Harrison, Ark. a former resident of Hollister,
died Saturday night at the Boone County Hospital in Harrison, Ark. after a long illness.
Mr. Blevins is survived by his wife, Carma of the home; one daughter, Elizabeth Blevins
of the home; his mother, Mrs. Esther Blevins of Hollister; two sisters, Mrs. Pat Dickeson
of Ozark and Mrs. LaFonna Harvey of Lakeville, Minn.; and his maternal grandfather,
Albert J. Ward of Ridgedale. Funeral services for Roger Eugene Blevins were held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Whelchel Chapel with Rev. Martin Stokes officiating. Burial
was in the Ozark Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Whelchel’s of Branson.
Blevins, Ronald Gene 27 Sep 1957 - 24 Sep 1998 CCH-N 30 Sep 1998
Ronald Gene Blevins, 40, of Highlandville, born September 27, 1957 in
Springfield passed away at his home September 24, in Highlandville. He is survived by
his parents, Leonard and Nona Blevins of the home; 3 sisters, Carlyn Bass, Highlandville,
Gloria Keithley, Ozark and Marsha Tayman, Ozark; 4 brothers; Kenneth, Alvin, Allen

and Dale all of Highlandville, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held at Calvary Baptist Church, Nixa, Saturday, September 26 at 10 a.m.,
with Brother Carl Curtis officiating. Burial followed at Spokane Cemetery Spokane.
Blevins, Rosegene W. (Scholtz) Bilyeu
8 Sep 1923 - 30 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Frank Henry & Wilma Olivia (Brown) Scholtz; married Leonard W.
Bilyeu; married 3 Dec 1988 Virgil Blevins]
Rosegene W. Blevins, age 78 of Nixa, passed away Friday, May 30, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic, surrounded by her loving family. She was born
September 8, 1923 in Bucyrus, Mo., the daughter of Wilma Olivia Brown and Frank
Henry Scholtz. Rosegene was united in marriage to Leonard W. Bilyeu who preceded her
in death in 1986. On December 3, 1988, she was united in marriage to Virgil Blevins of
Garrison. Rosegene was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, the Ozark Chapter of
Eastern Star. She was a loving Mother and Grandmother who lived her life to the fullest.
Survivors include her husband, Virgil; four daughters, Linda Gallion, Spokane, Barbara
Mills and husband Tim, Ozark, Sharon Blansit and husband Gary, Monroe, La., and
Jeannie Johnson and husband Van, Marshfield; two stepsons, James V. Blevins and wife
Ruby, Wichita, and Joel Blevins and wife Sue, Garrison; a brother, Frank Wayne Scholtz,
Taneyville; 11 grandchildren, Mike and Kena Melton, Mark and Teresa Melton, Robert
Buck, Lesli and Gene Demers, Jennifer Mills, Deborah and Doug Graf, Tammy and Jack
Adams, Trinity and Cody Kanan, Amber and Jason Hainline, Kim and Tyson Blevins,
and Ray and Kwanda Blevins; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Melissa Maples. A
funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and Reverend Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will be
in Jones Chastain Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, June 1, 2002.
Blevins, Sammie K. 1921 - 26 Jan 2007 SN-L 28 Jan 2007
[Note: married 1939 Amel Iris Long 27 Oct 1917 - 12 Apr 2000]
Sammie K. Blevins, age 85, of Nixa, Mo., died Friday, January 26, 2007, at Cox
Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. Sammie was preceded in death by his parents,
three sisters, and wife Amel. He is survived by two daughters, Phyllis and husband, Jim
Edwards, and Georgia Wilcox, all of Springfield, Mo.; one special niece, Farrel Ivy, of
Ozark, Mo.; several other nieces and nephews; four grandchildren, Cynthia Edwards,
Jeffrey Edwards, Kayla O'Neal and Jennifer Falter; and three great-grandchildren.
Sammie was born and raised in Wright County, Mo. He married Amel Long in 1939 in
Douglas County. They were happily married for 62 years before Amel's death. They
made their home in Wright County, leaving in 1955 to make their home in the Springfield
and Nixa areas. He worked for Kraft Foods for 27 years, retired and spent the remaining
years enjoying his life long love for raising and showing Fox-Trotting horses. He was a
charter member of the Missouri Fox-Trotting Association, Ava, Mo. He and Amel
enjoyed selling and trading horses all over the United States. He was a member of First
Baptist Church of Nixa, Mo. Arrangements are being handled by Walnut Lawn Funeral
Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield, Mo., where the family will receive friends
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 29, 2007. Funeral service will be in the funeral home

chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2007. Interment will be in Delaware Cemetery in
Nixa, Mo. Friends may sign guest book online at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Blevins, Sheila Imogene (Gosnell) 2 Jun 1931 - 16 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Verne & Flora Irene (Dulin) Gosnell; married George Blevins]
Sheila Imogene Blevins, 59, Springfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16,
1991, in Cox Medical Center South. She was a retired specifications technician at Fasco.
She was active in the American Cancer Society and Hospice of Southwest Missouri. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Verne and Flora Irene Dulin Gosnell; and two
brothers, Adrian "Johnny" Gosnell and Gerald "Corky" Gosnell. She is survived by her
husband, George, of the home; three sons, John Blevins, Bentonville, Ark., Mark Blevins,
Ozark, and William Blevins, Springfield; a daughter, Teresa Wilson, Ozark; a sister,
Shirley Harbeston, Springfield; three brothers, M. Joe Gosnell, Springfield, Virgil
Gosnell, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Ivan Gosnell, Kathleen, Ga.; a stepmother. Austa
Gosnell; and nine grandchildrcn. Services were Tuesday in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home
DeGraffenried-Wood with Tom Swift officiating. The eulogy was given by John Blevins.
Burial was in Bellview Cemetery, north of Springfield.
Blevins, Tennessee “Tennie” (Baird) 30 May 1890 - 12 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of Andrew C. & Martha Baird; married Lon Blevins]
Tennie Blevins, 98, of Ozark. died at 2:31 p.m. Nov. 12 at Heritage Manor,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Blevins were held Nov. 15 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial
Gardens, Springfield. A lifelong resident of Ozark, Mrs. Blevins moved to Springfield in
1986. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her
husband, Lon, in 1969, and a son, Clifton, in 1984. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Oma Schaffitzel, Springfield, and Mrs. Edith Sved, Cape Fair, 10 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Diania Shepard, of
Colton, California.
Blevins, Thelma N. (Gainer) 15 Jun 1918 - 8 Mar 2006 SN-L 11 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of William B. & Pearlie (Owens) Gainer; married 16 May 1941 Loyal
Blevins]
Thelma N. Blevins, 87, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March
8, 2006, in her residence. Thelma was born on June 15, 1918, in Phoenix, Missouri, to
William B. and Pearlie (Owens) Gainer. She was a Zenith employee for 14 years,
waitress, loved to bowl and a member of the Central Christian Center, Joplin, Missouri.
On May 16, 1941, she married Loyal Blevins in Ozark, Missouri. He preceded her in
death on October 5, 1992. Survivors include: one son, Charles Dean Blevins, Mt. Vernon;
one daughter, Linda Blunt, Mt. Vernon; several nieces and nephews; six grandchildren;
10 great- grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her parents, five sisters and
four brothers preceded her in death. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 13
in the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon, with Rev. Gary Shaw and Rev.
Bernard Scarlett officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove,
Missouri. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12 in the funeral home

chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Community Hospice in care of
the funeral home.
Blevins, Thomas Lee 28 May 1899 - 10 May 1986
Note; this is from her Funeral Card and not an obituary as such.
THOMAS LEE BLEVINS Nov. 28, 1899 - May 10, 1986, SERVICES HELD Clever
First Baptist Church May 12, 1986 at 2:99 P.M., OFFICIATING Rev. Ron Zamkus
ESCORTS Don Rhodes, Mike Peters, Bill Johnson, Randy Blevins, James Blevins, Jerry
Blevins. MUSIC Joe and Louise Fahl FINAL RESTING PLACE Jones Cemetery, Nixa,
Mo. MEADOR FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Blevins, Vernon Henry "Pop" 15 Jul 1916 - 14 Feb 2005 SN-L 16 Feb 2005
Vernon Henry "Pop" Blevins, 88, Ozark, passed away Monday, February 14,
2005. He was born July 15, 1916, in the Riverdale Community, the son of Henry Thomas
Blevins and Lillie Mae (Baird) Blevins. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1934.
He played baseball in High School and continued to enjoy and teach the sport to others.
On November 11, 1939, Vernon and Edna G. Payne were united in marriage. Mr. Blevins
was a dairy and beef farmer. He was a member of Selmore Christian Church where he
faithfully served as deacon and greeter. He was a director for MFA, and also served on
the Selmore Special Road District for many years. He enjoyed fishing and quail hunting
with his dogs. His parents preceded him in death; as well as two brothers, Loyal and Carl
Blevins. Survivors include his wife, Edna; two children, Dr.Dale Blevins, Columbia, and
Patsy Hanks and husband Dennis, Ozark; three grandchildren, Brent Hanks and wife
Lori, Marty Hanks and wife Michelle, all of Ozark, and Jeremy Blevins, Columbia; five
great-grandchildren, Cody, Easton and Olivia Hanks, and Parker and Sutton Hanks; a
sister-in-law, Thelma Blevins, Mt. Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2005 in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made
to the Selmore Christian Church, 519 Tatum Drive, Ozark, MO 65721.
AND
Blevins, Vernon H. “Pop” 1916 - 14 Feb 2005 SN-L 17 Feb 2005
Vernon Henry "Pop" Blevins, 88, Ozark, passed away Monday, February 14,
2005. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation is
today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Blevins, Vesty G. (Rhodes) 12 Jan 1907 - 14 Aug 1986
Note; this is from her Funeral Card and not an obituary as such.
VESTY G. BLEVINS, BIRTH January 12, 1907 DEATH August 14, 1986 AGE 79
years 7 months 20 days MEMORIAL SERVICES First Baptist Church
Clever, Mo. August 15, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Ron Zamkus FINAL
RESTING PLACE Jones Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo.
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.

Blevins, Virgil 29 Nov 1919 - 22 Sep 2004 SN-L 24 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of James L. & Mollie (Billingsley) Blevins; married Mary Guerin]
Virgil Blevins, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004, in St.
John's Hospital. He was born Nov. 29, 1919, in Ozark, the son of James L. and Mollie
(Billingsley) Blevins. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II
aboard the President Adams. He was proud of his service and attended Naval reunions.
He also served in CC Camps in Missouri and Idaho. He retired as a groundsman for the
Wichita Board of Education. Mr. Blevins was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, and
a member of Bestor G. Brown Masonic Lodge in Wichita, Kan. Survivors include his
wife, Mary Guerin Blevins; two sons and their wives, J.V. and Ruby Blevins, Wichita,
Kan, and Joel and Sue Blevins, Garrison; two grandchildren, Kimberly Kearney and her
husband Gary, Springdale, Ark., and Tyson Blevins, Garrison; a great-grandson, David
Michael Kearney; two step-grandchildren, Kowanda Thornton and Raymond Simmons,
both of Wichita; four brothers, Howard Blevins, Ozark, Tommy Blevins, Springdale,
Ark., Cecil Blevins, Nixa, and Donnie Blevins, Nixa; a sister, Reba Bishop, Ozark;
nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents,
eight brothers and sisters, and wife, Rosegene. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 25 in Riverdale Baptist Church, Nixa, with Pastors Tommy Bilyeu and Jamie
Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to
Riverdale Baptist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
AND
Blevins, Virgil
29 Nov 1919 - 22 Sep 2004 CCH-N 29 Sep 2004
Virgil Blevins, 84, Nixa, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 in St. John's Hospital.
He was born Nov. 29, 1919 in Ozark, the son of James L. and Mollie (Billingsley)
Blevins. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the
President Adams. He was proud of his service and attended Naval reunions. He also
served in CC Camps in Missouri and Idaho. He retired as a groundsman for the Wichita
Board of Education.Mr. Blevins was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, and a
member of Bestor G. Brown Masonic Lodge in Wichita, Kansas. Survivors include: His
wife, Mary Guerin Blevins; two sons and their wives, J.V. and Ruby Blevins, Wichita,
Kan., and Joel and Sue Blevins,Garrison; two grandchildren, Kimberly Kearney and her
husband Gary, Springdale, Ark., and Tyson Blevins, Garrison; a great-grandson, David
Michael Kearney; two step-grandchildren, Kowanda Thornton and Raymond Simmons,
both of Wichita; four brothers, Howard Blevins, Ozark, Tommy Blevins, Springdale,
Arkansas, Cecil Blevins, Nixa, and Donnie Blevins, Nixa; a sister, Reba Bishop, Ozark;
nieces; nephews; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents
,eight brothers and sisters and wife, Rosegene. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 25 in Riverdale Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Jamie
Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Jones-Chastain Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Riverdale Baptist
Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Blevins, Wanda Esther (Hall)

24 Oct 1918 - 30 Nov 1956

CCR 6 Dec 1956 p 4

Funeral services for Mrs. Wanda Esther Blevins, 38, who died Friday November
30 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where she had been a patient for six weeks were
held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Fred
Jackman officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a former resident of Ozark, a member of the Nixa
Baptist Church and the Order of Eastern Star at Walnut Grove. Survivors include her
husband, Clifton Blevins; three children, Nancy, Kay and Benny, all of the home; her
mother, Mrs. Minta Hall, a sister Mrs, June Nelson of Jacksonville, Fla. and two brothers,
Oran Hall of Casey, Iowa and Bill Hall of Scottsdale, Ark.
Blitz, Eunice Louise (?) Tyson 1909 - 27 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
Eunice Louise Blitz, 80, of Billings, died at 10:02 a.m. Sept. 27 in Aurora
Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack. She was a retired saleslady and attended
St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is survived by three stepsons, Joe L. Tyson, Oklahoma
City, Okla; Harry Blitz, Wichita, Kan.; and Sylvain F. Blitz, Cypress, Calif. Services
were held Saturday in Meadors Chapel with Monsignor John J. Rynish officiating. The
body was cremated and burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.
Blohm, Ralph W. 1924 - 21 Dec 2005 SN-L 25 Dec 2005
Ralph W. Blohm, age 81, of Nixa, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 21. Funeral
services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
visitation starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Michigan. ‘
Bloomer, James 19 Dec 1881 - 5 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of Nehemiah & Elizabeth (Roller) Bloomer; married 27 Dec 1903 Martha
Adeline Watts 18 Dec 1887 - 31 Mar 1966]
James Bloomer, 69, died Saturday at his home at Elm Grove where he had lived
for the past 40 years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Elm Grove
church. Burial was in the Roller Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin funeral home.
Mr. Bloomer was born December 19, 1881. He married Martha Watts December 27,
1903. To them one daughter, Lois, was born. He is survived by his wife, Martha; his
daughter, Mrs. Theodore Foster of Ash Grove; one granddaughter, Vera Lee; one brother,
Oren Bloomer of Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Green and Mrs. Eva Estes of Ozark, and
Mrs. Annie Mooney and Mrs. Katie Smith of Rogersville. He had been a member of the
Elm Grove Methodist Church since the age of 20.
Bloomer, James J. 29 Nov 1930 - 6 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
{Note: Son of James Baxter & Mina Bloomer; married Treva Reed 25 Feb 1931 - 11 Mar
1999]
James J. Bloomer, 57, of Ozark, died April 6 in his home after a long illness.
Services for Mr. Bloomer were held Saturday at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with
Herle Gardner officiating. Masonic services were conducted at the funeral home by
Friend Lodge No. 352. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Mr. Bloomer was born Nov. 29,
1930, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to James and Mina Bloomer. He was manager of a welding
supply store for several years, and had lived in Independence and Ash Grove prior to
moving to Ozark. He was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ, Friend Masonic

Lodge No. 352 of Ozark, Scottish Rite and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. He was a Navy
veteran of the Korean War, having served aboard the U.S.S. Hailey and the U.S.S.
Missouri. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter and by his mother, Mina
Bloomer. His survivors include his wife, Treva, of Ozark; his father, James Baxter
Bloomer, Springfield; two sons, Tim, Springfield, and Jerry, Nixa; one sister, Anna Jane
Elsey, Springfield; and two grandchildren, James LeDarin Bloomer and Jessica Renee
Bloomer, both of Nixa.
Bloomer, Martha Adeline (Watts) 18 Dec 1887 - 31 Mar 1966 CCR 7 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Benton & Rebecca Catherine (Chrisman) Watts; married
James Bloomer 19 Dec 1881 - 4 Mar 1950]
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha A. Bloomer, 78, lifelong resident of the Elm
Grove community in Christian County, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Elm Grove Methodist
Church. The Rev. George Carden officiated and burial was in Roller Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Bloomer died at 8:28 a.m. Thursday, March 31. in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was a Member of Elm Grove Methodist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lois Foster, Route 2, Ash Grove; a sister, Mrs. Mary
Kissee, Billings, Mont. and a granddaughter.
Bloomer, Mary Edith (Bledsoe) 10 Mar 1917 - 20 May 2005 SN-L 22 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charles and Nellie (Loveland) Bledsoe; married 18 May 1935 Oren
Bloomer]
Mary Edith Bloomer, age 88, of Sparta, passed away in her home on Friday, May
20, 2005. She was born March 10, 1917, near Sparta, the daughter of Charles and Nellie
(Loveland) Bledsoe. On May 18, 1935, she and Oren Bloomer were united in marriage.
Mrs. Boomer was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a
longtime member of Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include three children, Nellie
Ann Speak, Sparta, O. Franklin Bloomer and his wife, Letha Rae, Sparta, and Mary Jo
Cox and her husband, Dwight, Ozark; 12 grandchildren, Raymond Speak, Cheryl Friend
and husband, Mark, Teresa Jones and husband, Rick, Melinda Jester and husband, Terry,
Taye Verfurth and husband, Jerry, Trent Bloomer, Twyla Collins, Renee Newman, Gregg
Cox and wife, Kathy, Shelly Hughes and husband, Wayne, Amy Knight and husband,
Jeff, and Colby Cox and wife, Stacy; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-great
grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends. She was preceded
in death by her husband of 65 years, Oren, in 2000; two sisters, Elsie Miller and Mabel
Roller; a brother, Frank Bledsoe; and her parents. The family would like to extend a
special thank you to Community Hospices, Dr. Mangum and his nurse, Carolyn, for their
loving care. Funeral services are at 3 p.m. today in the Sparta Church of Christ with
Greeley Kirkpatrick and Ted Spencer officiating. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. in the
church. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospices of America, or Fair Haven Children's Home, in care of Adams Funeral Home,
504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO 65721.
Bloomer, Oren Lamar

16 Sep 1913 - 3 Mar 2000

[Note Son of Nehemiah & Annie (Roller) Bloomer; married 18 May 1935 Edith Bledsoe
10 Mar 1917 - 20 May 2005]
Oren Lamar Bloomer was born near Rogersville and was the son of Nehemiah
and Annie Roller Bloomer. On 18 May 1935 he and Edith Bledsoe were married in
Sparta where Mr. Bloomer spent most of his life as a farmer and carpenter. He was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ and served as an elder for 45 years. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jim Bloomer, and four sister, Rosie Green,
Annie Mooney, Eva Estes, and Katie Smith. Survivors include: His wife, Edith; three
children, Nellie Ann Speak, Sparta, O. Franklin Bloomer and his wife, Letha Rae, Sparta;
and Mary Jo Cox and her Husband, Dwight, Ozark; twelve grandchildren and their
spouses, Raymond Speak, Cheryl and Mark Friend, Teresa and Rick Jones, Melinda and
Terry Jester, Taye and Jerry Verfurth, Trent Bloomer, Twyla Collins, Renee and Todd
Newman, Gregg and Kathy Cox, Shelly and Wayne Hughes, Amy and Jeff Knight,
Colby and Pepper Cox; and twenty-one great grandchildren. Contributed by Marcia
Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Bloomer, Robert Gene "Bobby" 7 Feb 1970 - 30 Jan 2006 SN-L 3 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Warren & Kathy (McCormick) Bloomer]
Bobby left this life on Jan. 30, 2006, to be with his Savior. He is survived by the
love of his life, Shannon Marsh, of the home; one son, Tyler Jack, the light of his life,
Springfield, Mo.; his mother, Kathy Tyler of Springfield, Mo.; his father, Warren
Bloomer of Holt Summitt, Mo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Mandi and Eric Pilkinton,
Republic, Mo.; one nephew, Cameron Enochs, Lincoln, Neb.; two nieces, Kiara and
Avery Pilkinton, Republic, Mo.; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Bobby was born in Jefferson City, Mo., on Feb. 7, 1970. He lived in Jefferson City until
he was two years old and then moved to Springfield, Mo., before moving to Mt. Vernon,
Mo., where Bobby completed grade school and went to high school. He played baseball
in high school. And just played. He was employed by Southwestern Insulation &
Materials, in Nixa, Mo., for the last nine years. He loved his job and the people that he
worked with and for. Bobby loved watching sports, but he loved playing even more. He
played softball on a team with his best friends. Camping, canoeing, jet skiing, and
swimming were a few of the things he loved. Cheering on his son's football, baseball and
basketball games was right at the top of his many joys in life. Bobby was preceded in
death by his loving sister, Cindy Bloomer Enochs; his paternal grandparents, Walter and
Madeline Bloomer; and his maternal grandparents, Henry McCormick and Irma Wake.
Services and visitation will be held at the Northside Assemblies of God, 2310 N.
Campbell, Springfield, MO 65803. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, with the service starting at 1 p.m., with Pastor Rick Washam and Pastor Frank
Whitney officiating. We will be honoring both Bobby Bloomer and Rob Stokes with a
joint service.
Bloomer, Roscoe 3 Jan 1907 - 25 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Mier & Maude (Wheeler) Bloomer; married 12 Sep 1930 Velma Johnson]
Roscoe Bloomer, 82, of Rogersville, died June 25 at Springfield Community
Hospital following a long illness. Services for Mr. Bloomer were held June 27 in the
Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Rev. Paul Swadley officiated. Burial was in Smith

Cemetery. Mr. Bloomer was born Jan. 3, 1907 in Christian County to Mier and Maude
(Wheeler) Bloomer. He was married to Velma Johnson Sept. 12, 1930. Mr. Bloomer
worked as bookkeeper at the Chevrolet Garage, and also had a State Farm Insurance
office in Rogersville. He was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church. Surviving
are his wife of 58 years, Velma; a sister, Beatrice Bradley, Springfield; three nephews,
Doyle, Jerry and Larry Bradley, all of Springfield; three nieces, Delores Melton,
Springfield, Vedall Cunningham, Kansas City, Kansas, and Ponnie Jo Hartzell, Island of
Azores, Portugal. Also surviving are other relatives and friends.
Bloomer, Treva F. (Reed) 25 Feb 1931 - 11 Mar 1999 CCH-N 17 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Grace (Shipman) Reed; married James J. Bloomer 29 Nov
1930 - 6 Apr 1988]
Treva F. Bloomer, age 68, of Ozark, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, in
Springfield Health Care Facility. She was born February 25, 1931 and was the daughter
of Harvey and Grace (Shipman) Reed. She was a member of Highlandville Church of
Christ. She was a loving and caring wife and mother. Survivors include: two sons, Tim J.
Bloomer, Springfield, and Jerry Lee Bloomer, Clever; three grandchildren, James
LeDarin, Jessica Renee, and Jonathan Michael Bloomer; six sisters, Mary and Cynthia
Abbott, Irene Maggard, Jewell Anderson, Betty Braden, and Wyona Shortt; and a
brother, Charley Reed. She was preceded in death by: her husband, James J. Bloomer; an
infant daughter, Deborah Ann; a brother, Harley Reed; and two sisters, Kathryn
Stutesmun and Esta Abbott. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, March 15, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Visitation was 4-6 p.m. Sunday in
the funeral home.
Blue, John F. 18 Mar 1924 - 1 Mar 1960 CCR 3 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Peter Hugh & Elizabeth C. Blue; married Wilda Mae Lee]
Funeral services for John F. Blue, 35, of Ozark, who died Tuesday morning at
Burge Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness, were held at 1 p.m. today in Ozark
Baptist Church with Rev. Alden Jaynes and Rev. William White officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A Coast Guard
veteran of World War II, Mr. Blue was employed by Dameron Electric Co. prior to his
illness. He was a member of Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Wilda Blue; two daughters, Sheila and Tammy of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Peter Blue of Ozark; four brothers, Floyd and Paul Blue of Springfield, Wesley Blue of
Kansas City, Kan. and Harold Blue of San Diego, Calif. and two sisters, Mrs. Eveline
McCann of Anderson, Ind. and Mrs. Harriett Gorser of Springfield, Ill.
Blue, Peter Hugh 20 Jul 1882 - 17 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: married Elizabeth C. 1894 - 1985]
Peter Hugh Blue, 85, a retired railroad man, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in his home
here after a lingering illness. He had lived in Ozark 10 years, moving from the Richwood
community where he had lived for some years after retiring in Kansas City from the Rock
Island Railroad following 43 years service. Mr. Blue is survived by his wife, Elizabeth;
four sons, Floyd and Paul, both of Springfield, Harold, San Diego, Calif.; and Wesley,
Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Fred Gosek, Belleville, Ill. and Mrs. Robert L.

McCann, Palm Beach, Fla.; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell
officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery west of Ozark.
Bluebaum, Bertha Magdalene (Rauch) 17 Mar 1878 - 1 Feb 1976 OH 5 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: Daughter of Philip and Magdalene (Sluche) Rauch; married Gottlieb S. Bluebaum
23 Jan 1872 - 29 Jan 1955]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Bertha Magdalene Bluebaum, 97, a lifelong Billings resident,
died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in her home after a long illness. She was a member of St.
Peter’s Evangelical Church here. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Marie Schaefer,
Marionville and Emma B. of the home; a son, Paul of Billings; a brother, Albert Rauch,
Springfield; three grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a great great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings
with the Rev. Carl L. Hille officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction
of Meadors of Billings
Bluebaum, Gottlieb S. 23 Jan 1872 - 29 Jan 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
[Note: married Bertha Magdalene Rauch 17 Mar 1878 - 1 Feb 1976]
Funeral services for Gottlieb S. Bluebaum, 83, who died suddenly of a heart
attack on the main street of Billings on January 29 were held Monday afternoon January
31 in the Harris Funeral Home at Billings, with Rev. Harry O. Heim officiating. Burial
was in St. Peters Evangelical Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was born at
Freelandsville, Ind. and settled on a farm near Billings in 1879. He retired in 1937 and
spent the remainder of his life in Billings. He was a member of St. Peters Evangelical
Church at Billings. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Rauch Bluebaum of the
home; a son, Paul Bluebaum of Billings, route one; two daughters, Miss Emma
Bluebaum of Springfield and Mrs. Arthur Schaefer of Marionville, route one; three
grandchildren, one great grandchild, other relatives and friends.
Bluebaum, Herbert R., Sr. 24 May 1905 - 21 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Fredrick William & Anna ( ) Bluebaum; married Pauline 19 Feb 1915 26 Nov 1992]
Herbert R. Bluebaum, Sr., 65, Billings, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at his home after a
short illness, He had recently been hospitalized. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a
daughter, Mrs. Luella Thomas, Billings; a son, Herbert Bluebaum, Jr., of the home and
two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Billings United
Church of Christ, with the Rev. Karl Bauer officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery, under the direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Bluebaum, Louise Isabell (Wieck) 10 Oct 1914 - 21 Jul 2006 SN-L 23 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Otto Reinhold Theodore & Emilie Pauline (Krueger) Wieck; married
10 Jun 1937 Paul Walter Bluebaum 6 Sep 1903 - 12 Nov 1994]
Louise Isabell Bluebaum, lifelong resident of the Billings, Missouri, community
passed away Friday, July 21, 2006, in her home at the age of 91 years. She was the eldest
daughter of Otto Reinhold Theodore Wieck and Emilie Pauline Krueger Wieck. She was
born October 10, 1914, in the family home south of Billings and was a career

homemaker. She was united in marriage June 10, 1937, to Paul Walter Bluebaum who
preceded her in death November 12, 1994. Survivors include a son, Edward L. and
Georgia Ann Bluebaum of Houston, Mo.; a brother, Arthur Wieck of Billings, Mo.; a
sister, Lucille Shaver of LaPort, Ind.; nephews, Fred Schaefer of Marionville, Mo.,
Richard Schaefer of Dallas, Texas, and George Shaver of Bridgman, Michigan. Also
surviving are two grandchildren, Susan Dixson of Mountain Grove, Mo., and Kira
Bluebaum of Kansas City, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Bayleigh Dixson and Katlynn
Dixson of Mountain Grove, Mo. Funeral services will be Monday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m.
at St. Peter's Church in Billings with burial in St. Peter's Cemetery, under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home of Billings. Visitation will b e2t o4 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Bluebaum, Selma 1901 - 21 Jul 1969 CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Fredrick William & Anna ( ) Bluebaum]
Miss Selma Bluebaum, 68, of Billings, died Monday morning in the state hospital
at Nevada. A member of St.. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Billings, Miss Bluebaum
is survived by one brother, Herbert of Billings, one niece and one nephew. Services were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the United Church of Christ in Billings with the Rev. Carl Bauer
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Blunt, Winton Olin 28 Oct 1925 - 23 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Olin & Grace (Holdway) Blunt; married 25 Oct 1946 Wanda June
McClure]
Winton Olin Blunt, 80, of Springfield passed away Thursday, March 23, 2006 in
his home. Winton was born Oct. 28, 1925 in Springfield, Mo., to Olin and Grace
(Holdway) Blunt. He was united in marriage to Wanda June McClure on Oct. 25, 1946.
To this union were born two sons, Stephen Dale and Daniel Jefferson. He was preceded
in death by both of his parents and two brothers, Bert and Bill. Winton graduated from
Senior High School in 1943. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War
II, returning to Springfield to become an officer of the Springfield Police Department. In
1953, Winton became a Trooper for the Missouri State Highway Patrol, working
throughout southwest Missouri in Troop D; He retired in 1981 as a Sergeant in the
Branson area after 28 years of distinguished service. Winton is survived by his wife,
June; sons, Stephen and wife, Kathy, Ozark and Dan and wife, Patty, Florida; sister,
Doris McQuenston, Nixa; granddaughters, Stephanie and Jennifer Blunt, Springfield and
Mary Blunt, Florida; several nieces and nephews; as well as many friends and family.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening at Greenlawn South Chapel. Services will
be held Monday, March 27, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn South, Rev. Sam Connelly
officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Boatwright, Alonzo C. 11 Aug 1889 - 2 Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Christopher & Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) Boatwright; married Pearl J.
Clevenger Oct 1886 - 31 Dec 1963]
OZARK - Services for Alonzo C. Boatwright, 88, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel here with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mr.
Boatwright, a native of Glasco, Kan. who had lived in the Ozark area for many years,

died at 6:15 p.m. Friday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He is
survived by a step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Mamie
Burnett, Glasco, Kan. and a granddaughter, four great grandchildren and two great, great
grandchildren.
Boatwright, James Dillard 2 Sep 1935 - 6 Feb 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Leonard & Urma (Shipman) Boatwright; married Julia; married 1 Oct 1982
Shirley Strader Craig
James Dillard Boatwright, 58, Sparta, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 1994 in his home. He
was born Sept. 2, 1935 in Sparta, the son of Leonard and Urma Shipman Boatwright. He
was united in marriage to Shirley Strader Craig, Oct. 1, 1982 in Springfield. He was a
retired forklift operator for Sweet Heart Cup and a United States Air Force Veteran.
James enjoyed going to auctions and coon hunting. He was preceded in death by his
parents. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, Sparta; two sons, Scott Boatwright and his
wife, Aletha, Nixa, Christopher Boatwright and his wife, Julie, Ozark; one daughter,
Ellen Smithson, and her husband, Roger, Bruner; three stepchildren, Lillie Craig,
Springfield, Karen Craig, New Orleans, La., Steven Allison, Sparta; his sister, Beatrice
Yetter, Elgin, Ill.; and four grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 9, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt
officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery.
Boatwright, James Wilson 12 Oct 1886 - 28 May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
[Note: Son of Christopher & Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) Boatwright; married Julia
Marcey]
J. W. Boatwright, 85 of Bartow, Fla., died May 28th. Mr. Boatwright lived many
years in Christian County. He is survived by one daughter, Lucille Keltner, Springfield;
one son, R. J. Boatwright, Bartow, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren;
two brothers, Charles Boatwright, Glascoe, Kan. and Lon Boatwright, Ozark; one sister,
Mamie Burnett, Glascoe, Kan. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Fla.
Boatwright, Jennifer Rebecca 17 Feb 1975 – 20 Jun 1997 CCH-N 25 Jun 1997
Jennifer Rebecca Boatwright, 22, Strafford, died Friday, June 20, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center, South. She was born February 17, 1975. Jennifer was a 1993 graduate of
Strafford, and recently completed broadcasting school. She was manager of an Express
Lanes Convenience Store. She attended Hope Community Church, Springfield. Survivors
include: her parents, Roger and Sue Smithson, Bruner, a step-brother, Gregg Smithson,
Humansville; grandparents, Spike and Joann Jackson, Strafford, and Clell and Dean
Smithson, Taneyville; two uncles, Scott Boatwright, Nixa, and Chris Boatwright, Ozark;
two aunts, Patti Coble, Nixa, and Twila Clayton, Highlandville; great-grandparents, J.C.
and Thelma Millard, Springfield, and Alma Smithson, Taneyville and a host of relatives
and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandfather, J.D. Boatwright. Funeral
services were Tuesday, June 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Gary Hay
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Boatwright, Leonard James 26 Dec 1910 - 16 Feb 1964 CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1

[Note: Son of James William & Julia Delima (Macey) Boatwright.; married Urma
Shipman]
Leonard Boatwright, 53, of 1300 West Chase, Springfield, died at 11:40 a.m.
Sunday at his home following a long illness. A former resident of Ozark and Sparta, he
has resided in Springfield for the past six years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist
Church of McCracken. Survivors include his wife, Urma; a son, J. D., 1929 Cherry,
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Yetter, Elgin, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Keltner,
1110 South Ferguson, Springfield; his father, J. W. of Springfield; his mother, Julia
Boatwright, 1110 South Ferguson, Springfield; and four grandchildren.
Boatwright, Pearl J. (Clevenger) Cannon Oct 1886 - 31 Dec 1963 CCR 2 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Laura (Kinder) Clevenger; mar/1 Clyde Cannon, mar/2
Alonzo C. Boatwright]
Mrs. Pearl Boatwright, 77, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at her home in Ozark. Mrs.
Boatwright, a long-time resident of the Sparta-Ozark community, was a member of the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Alonzo; a daughter, Mrs.
Dorothy McDaniel, Springfield; three brothers, Clyde Clevenger, Sparta, Lester
Clevenger, Knoxville, Tenn. and Ralph Clevenger, Ontario, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel
Bray, Sparta; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris
Chapel. The Rev. William T. White and the Rev. Lawrence Childers will officiate and
burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Boatwright, Urma (Shipman) 30 Nov 1906 - 1 Apr 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989
[Note: Daughter of Dillard & Mida (Cannon) Shipman; married Leonard James
Boatwright]
Services for Urma Boatwright, 82, Ozark, were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in
Harris Funeral Home. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Boatwright died Saturday,
April 1 in Riverview Manor.
Bode, Larry Gene 2 Jul 1941 - 2 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Henry & Lillian (Alexander) Bode; married Norma]
Larry Gene Bode, 49, Ozark, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 2, 1991, in his home.
Born in Hermann July 2, 1941, he was the son of Lillian Alexander and Henry Bode. He
had lived in the Ozark area for 15 years. He was a former truck driver and member of St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Norma; his mother and
stepfather, Lillian and Roy Carver; a son, Larry Bode, and his wife, Mary, Ozark; two
daughters and their husbands, Anita and Don Hausman, Ozark, and Deborah and Mark
Mead, Columbia, S.C.; two brothers, Henry Bode, St. Peters, and Donald Bode, Jefferson
City; and two grandsons, Derek and Blake Hausman. Mass of Resurrection was Friday in
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Edward Eftink officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery. A prayer service was held Thursday, Jan. 3, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church Building Fund.
Bodenhamer, Leo W. Sep 1881 - 3 Dec 1961 CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas H. B. & Margaret B. Bodenhamer; married Rena McCoy 1 Nov
1903]
Funeral services for L. W. Bodenhamer, 80, who died at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12
at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Ky. were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 at First
Baptist Church in Princeton, Ky., with the Rev. D. Perry Ginn and Rev. R. M. Stovall
officiating. Mr. Bodenhamer, a native of Ozark, had been in the dry cleaning business in
Princeton since 1937. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include
two sons, Darrell E. Bodenhamer of Princeton and James A. Bodenhamer of Roanoke,
Va.; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Newcomb of Princeton; a brother, Oscar Bodenhamer of
San Bernardino, Calif; a sister, Nancy Bull of Stockton, Calif .;and two grandchildren
Bodenhamer, Lillian (Lawing) 1888 - 10 Jul 1963 CCR 18 July 1963
[Note: Daughter of William T. & Rennie (Webber) Lawing]
Mrs. Lillian Bodenhamer, 74, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday, July 10, at
Barstow, Calif., after a lingering illness. Surviving are two daughters, Marjorie of
Lancaster, Calif., and Betty Jean of San Bernardino; five sons, Chester, Allen and Harold
of San Bernardino, Ronald of state of Michigan, and Merritt of San Lorenzo, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Dora McCulloch of Rexburg, Idaho, and Mrs. Ralph Hartley of Ozark; three
brothers, Herbert Lawing of Rosemead, Calif., Horace Lawing of Eureka, Mo., and
Homer Lawing of Ozark. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 14, in San Bernardino,
with interment beside her husband, Oscar Bodenhamer.
Bodenhamer, Oscar 1883 - 18 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
Oscar Bodenhamer, 78, died at his home in San Bernardino, Calif. Dec 18.
Funeral services were at San Bernardino Chapel. Mr. Bodenhamer, a native of Ozark,
was a member of the San Bernardino Christian Church. Survivors include his wife,
Lillian (Lawing) Bodenhamer; five sons, Ronald of Michigan, Meritt of Lorenzo, Calif.,
Allen and Harold of San Bernardino; two daughters, Mrs. Margie Rivers of Lancaster,
Calif. and Mrs. Betty Burton of Escondido, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Bell of
Stockton, Calif. and Mrs. Hattie Griffith of Springfield, MO.; and several grandchildren.
Boehm, Arthur August 28 Jan 1910 - 27 Oct 2005 SN-L 29 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Edward and Pauline (Greiswell) Boehm; married Mildred]
Mr. Arthur August Boehm, 95, Republic, passed away at 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
27, 2005, in Sonshine Manor in Republic. Arthur was born Jan. 28, 1910, in Lorton,
Nebraska, to Edward and Pauline (Greiswell) Boehm. He was preceded in death by his
wife of 51 years, Mildred. Mr. Boehm served in the Army during World War II and was a
life long member of St. Paul UMC. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Boehm of
Springfield; his sister, Edna Breshears of Springfield; three grandchildren, Amy
McComas and her husband Kevin of Ozark, Missy Bisno and her friend Tony Wiley of
St. Louis, and Scott Bisno of Portland, Oregon; six great- grandchildren, Elliot, Eliza and
August McComas, Alex Wiley, and Otto and Mabel Bisno; and his niece, Jody Clifton.
Graveside services with military honors will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, in
White Chapel Memorial Gardens with Pastor Victor Porter officiating under the care of
Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the outstanding care given to Mr.
Boehm by Seasons Hospice and Sonshine Manor.
Boehm, Roy E. 5 Feb 1919 - 17 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
[Note: married Jane who died 1970; married Charlotte]
Roy E. Boehm, 69, of Springfield, died at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 17 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Boehm were held Oct 20 at White
Chapel Cemetery, with the Rev. Bill Spindler officiating. A longtime resident of
Springfield, Mr. Boehm was a retired sporting goods wholesaler. He was a veteran of
World War II, and a recipient of the Bronze Star for his service in Europe. Mr. Boehm
was preceded in death by his wife, Jane, in 1970. His survivors include his wife,
Charlotte, a son, Larry, Springfield, two stepsons, Mike Weatherly, Chicago, Illinois, and
Allen Weatherly, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Sharon Stoddard and Wanda Potter,
both of Nixa; a sister, Edna Brashears, Springfield; two brothers, Arthur Boehm,
Springfield, and Edward Boehm, , Las Vegas, Nevada; and ten grandchildren. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer society.
Boehning, Anna M. 12 May 1887 - 12 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
Funeral services for Miss Anna M. Boehning, 86, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
the Diamond Christian Church with Paul Ingram officiating. Burial was in Greenwood
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Miss Boehning died last Saturday in
Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness.
Boehning, Lila Mae (Hitt) 19 Jan 1907 - 17 Aug 1999 CCH-N 25 Aug 1999
[Note: Daughter of Daniel Louis & Mary Ellen (Martin) Hitt; married William Glen
"Bill" Boehning]
Lila Mae Hitt Boehning was born January 19, 1907, passed from this life in St.
John's Hospital in Joplin, August 17, 1999, at the age of 92 years, 6 months and 29 days.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William Glen "Bill" Boehning in
1966; her parents Daniel Louis and Mary Ellen Martin Hitt; four brothers, Elmer, Robert,
Fred and Lloyd Hitt; and two sisters, Mabel Gordon and Lois Corner. She will be sorely
missed by her four children, Mariana Jane Archer Medders and spouse Truman of Ozark,
MO, Rochelle Lloyd and spouse Joyce Boehning of Mission Viejo, CA, Julia Mae Manca
di Vellahermosa of Villa d'Orri, Sardinia, Italy and John William and spouse Ruth
Boehning of Seneca, MO: ten grandchildren, Joan Workman Morris of Topeka, KS,
Elaine Bonanno Russell of Tulsa, OK, Jacob C. and spouse Valerie Archer, of Ozark,
MO; Deborah Sherwood High of Mission Viejo, CA, Michael Boehning of Seneca, MO,
Mark Boehning of Mission Viejo, CA; William Manca di Vellaherniosa of Sardinia,
Italy; Craig Boehning, Rob Boehning, and Julie and spouse Bobby Wilson all of Joplin,
MO; twelve great-grandchildren, Rebecka and spouse Willi Nelson, Samuel and Rachael
Workman, Angela Bonanno, Vanessa and Justine Archer, PFC Derek Sherwood, Melissa
Boehning, Christopher Boehning and Emmalee, Sara and Zach Wilson. She is also
survived by a brother, Warren and spouse Mary Beth Hitt of Dallas, TX, three special
friends, Lela Hutchinson and Velma McGehee of Seneca, and Eudora Moon of Lee, KS
and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Many others friends and relatives who knew this
special and unique lady will mourn her passing. Lila was baptized into the Lord's church

at age 18 and was a member of the Seneca Church of Christ from its planting in 1939 to
the present. Her husband, Bill, was an elder of the Seneca church from 1939 until his
death. "Mungie" was a remarkable, musical woman who will be well remembered as one
who appreciated education in every area and was always a strong, constant supporter of
her family, friends and the church. In 1979, an Appreciation Day in her honor was hosted
in Springfield, MO, by her family. She was being lovingly cared for in her home by John
and Ruth when she passed away and had also been cared for in her home by Julia for a
extended previous period of time. Lila requested cremation by Adams Funeral Home in
Ozark with no further services. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven
Children's Home in Strafford, MO.
Bogart, Lillian I. (Minks) 2 Sep 1939 -9 Sep 1996
Services for Lillian I. (Minks) Bogart, 57, Raymond, Illinois, formerly of the
Ozark area, were held Thursday, Sept. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in Bergman-Miller Chapel, with
the Rev. R.E. Hesley officiating. Visitation was held Wednesday evening. Mrs. Bogart, a
homemaker, died 10:45 a.m. Monday Sept. 9, in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, Illinois.
She was born in Christian County, Missouri on September 2, 1939, to Clifford C. and
Lorene (Hicks) Minks. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lorene Minks on
September 9, 1963, and her father Clifford Minks on August 14, 1996. Survivors include
her husband, Carroll; four sons, Jim Rogers, Victoria, Texas, Kenny Rogers, Neosho,
Missouri, Joe Bogart, Mansfield, Missouri, and John Bogart, Ray and Billy Minks, both
of Ozark, Mo.; one half-brother, Elmer of Fresno, California; two sisters, Betty Casto of
Ozark, and Bonnie Estes of Nixa, one half-sister, Ruby of Ionia, Michigan; and seven
grandchildren. Burial was in Wolf Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery, Wright County,
Missouri, under direction of Bergman-Miller Funeral Home of Mansfield, Missouri.
Bogart, Susan (Cokley) Davison 25 Nov 1955 - 19 Aug 2005 SN-L 21 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Donald and Lois (Shinsky) Cokley; married first Loren Eugene
Davison, Sr. 28 Sep 1955 - Dec 1985; married second David Wayne Bogart]
Mrs. Susan Marie Cokley Davison Bogart, 49, of Billings, Mo., departed this life
at 5:33 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, after a short, but tenacious
battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 25, 1955, in Lodi, Ohio, to Donald and Lois
(Shinsky) Cokley. She was proceeded in death by her mother, Lois; her father-in-law,
Loren Lavon Davison; and her first husband, Loren Eugene Davison Sr. A devoted wife,
loving mother, and adoring grandmother, Susan never met a stranger she didn't like, and
her home (and ear) were always open to all who seeked them. An accomplished
genealogist, avid motorcyclist and skilled musician, Susan kept her priorities perfectly
clear: family always came first. She loved them all with her whole heart, and they in turn
loved her dearly. Those left behind include her second husband, David Wayne Bogart, of
Billings, Mo.; one daughter, Angela Marie (Davison) and husband, Dustin Lewis Tinsley,
and their two children, Suzanna Jean and Calvin Lewis, all of Springfield, Mo.; one son,
Loren "Lonnie" Eugene Davison Jr. of Billings, Mo.; one brother, Donald Leon Cokley
Jr. and his children Chrissy, Tiffany and Donald Leon Cokley III, all of Republic, Mo.
She also leaves behind countless friends and family across the nation. A person's life is
best judged by the memories of those whom she loved and whom she touched. Nothing is
ever truly lost as long as we remember, and Susan gave us all memories for a dozen

lifetimes. It is in this spirit that we celebrate her life and remember the joy she brought to
us all. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2005, at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, Springfield, Mo. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. today, August 21, 2005,
in the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Hill West, Billings, Mo.
Boggess, Annie Marie 28 May 1906 - 6 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
[Note: married 2 Dec 1923 Harvey Lee Boggess]
Annie Marie Boggess, 83, Cassville, died at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 6 in South Barry
County Hospital after a long illness. Born May 28, 1906, in Ozark, Ark., she was a
resident of the Cassville area for the past 55 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was a
homemaker. She married Harvey Lee Boggess on Dec. 2, 1923, in Ozark, Ark. He
preceded her in death June 29, 1968. She is survived by a son, Billy Lee, Cassville; seven
daughters, Pearlene Hilburn and Betty Hilburn, both of Cassville, Hazel Bacon, Exeter,
Geneva Schweizer, Walsh, Colo., Maxine Reeves, Clever, Helen Turpin, Nixa, and
Charlotte O'Neal, Elm Springs, Ark.; 33 grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. Other survivors in the Nixa area are Lynn Turpin, Caveta
Bolin, Debra Lowry, Melissa Turpin and six great-grandchildren.
Boggs, Della (Krist) 1917 - 17 Aug 1991 NN-E 22 Aug 1991
Della Boggs, 74, Springfield, died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield, after a long illness. She was born in Coeburn, Va.,
and had been an area resident since 1950. She and her husband were former owners and
operators of Boggs Cafe and she was a bookkeeper for Rathbone Hardware. She was a
member of Nixa Christian Church and the Nixa Senior Citizens' Club. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Myrl; and a son, Kenneth W. Boggs. She is survived by a
daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Richard Bass, Springfield; a brother, Sam Krist,
Kansas City; two grandsons, Brian Bass and wife, Becky, Nixa, and Brandon Bass and
wife, Rena, Springfield; a special sister-in-law, Pearle Boggs, Buffalo; and several nieces
and nephews. The funeral was Tuesday in Nixa Christian Church with the Rev. Bill
Belko officiating. Burial was in Mount Comfort Cemetery under direction of Klinger
Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa Christian Church, Carillon Fund.
Boggs, Jean (Roberts) 17 Dec 1932 - 18 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Louis & Bernice (Wallace) Roberts; married Rusty Boggs]
Jean (Robert) Boggs, 69, of Nixa, passed away Monday, February 18, 2002 in
Cox Medical Center South of complications from heart disease. She was born December
17, 1932 in Bradleyville, the daughter of Louis and Bernice (Wallace) Roberts. She lived
in Oregon for twenty years before returning to this area several years ago. Jean was a
homemaker and worked as a waitress for area restaurants. She loved to read romance
novels and take nature walks before she became ill. Jean was a great cook, and enjoyed
cooking for a crowd. Her husband, Rusty Boggs preceded her in death as well as her
parents, and a brother Lowell "Odie" Roberts. Survivors include: Five children, Marjory
Sue Lopez-Boggs and her husband, Ernesto, Nixa, Michael Boggs, Trenton, J.B. Boggs
and his wife Belladonna, Joplin, Patrick Boggs, Salem, Oregon, and Joseph Boggs and
his wife Cheryl, Yellville, Arkansas; fifteen grandchildren, Mikie Boggs and his wife
Cory, Rusty Cox , Brandon Boggs, Joey Boggs, Jr., Jason Boggs, Joshua Boggs, Tanner

Boggs, Travis John Boggs, her first granddaughter, Laura Jean Boggs, Mariah Boggs,
Amanda Jo Boggs, Joey Boggs, Cody Boggs, Jesse Boone, and Danny Boone; seven
great-grandchildren, Brandon Boggs, Irie Boggs, Tyler Boggs, Christian Boggs, Mariah
Cox, Brandon Boggs, Jr., and Cheyenne Boggs; six brothers and sisters, Don Roberts,
Conway, Arkansas, Betty Koehler, Springfield, Berdina Harris and Juanita Wisecarver,
both of Rogersville, Gordon Roberts, Bruner, and Darrell Roberts, Springfield; and a
good friend, Edna McKeehan. A funeral service, with cremation following, was held at
7:00. p.m. Monday, February 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiated.
Bohm, Albert Fredrick Wilhelm 16 Mar 1872 - 19 Oct 1951 CCR 20 Oct 1951
[Note: Son of Fredrich Wilhelm & Amilia (Krueger) Bohm; married 25 May 1896
Wilhelmina “Minnie” Zell 1876 - 1 Jul 1954]
Albert Fredrick Wilhelm Bohm was born in Germany on March 16, 1872, the son
of Fredrich Wilhelm and Amilia nee Krueger Bohm. Having been baptized as an infant,
his parents brought him to America, where from the age of about three years he lived in
the Billings community. He was confirmed in St. Peter’s church on April 18, 1886, by
Pastor G. Achultz, receiving as his Bible verse, John 5:24. On May 25, 1896, he was
united in marriage with Wilhelmina Zell. To this union 11 children were born. One
passed away as an infant, and three daughters, Amilia, Louise and Anna, also preceded
their father in death. In 1946, Mr. and Mrs. Bohm celebrated their Golden Wedding
anniversary. They had lived on the present home farm for 46-years at the time of his
death. He passed away very unexpectedly on Friday evening, Oct. 19, from a heart attack,
while doing some chores out by the barn. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Minnie Bohm;
five sons, Fred of Nixa, Paul of Aurora, Albert of Clever, Edward and William of the
home; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mullins of Billings and Miss Minnie Bohm of the
home; a sister, Miss Louise Bohm of Billings; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon in St. Peter’s Evangelical church with Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial
was made in the church cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral home of
Billings.
Bohm, Albert R. 2 Jan 1906 - 5 Nov 1956
Funeral services for Albert Bohm, 50, of Clever who died at his home Monday
after suffering a heart attack, will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday in the Clever
Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Harold Wampler, Jr., Bernard Dreier, Donald
Cloud, Joe King, and Dee and Charles Little. Burial will be under direction of Harris of
Clever. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church at Clever this afternoon for
Albert Bohm, 53, who died suddenly about 7:30 Monday morning at his home in Clever
after suffering a heart attack. The pastor, Rev. Bunting, officiated at the service. A
lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Bohm had lived in Clever since 1933. He was
a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include his widow; one daughter,
Mrs. Alberta Rauch of Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.; three brothers, Paul of Aurora and
Edward and William of Billings; and two sisters, Mr. Mary Mullins and Miss Minnie
Bohm of Billings.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 7 November 1956 in the margin.
AND
Bohm, Albert R. 2 Jan 1906 - 5 Nov 1956 CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
Albert R. Bohm, 50, a lifelong resident of the Billings and Clever communities,
died suddenly November 5 at his home at Clever, where he had operated a Dodge and
Plymouth agency since 1933. Active in city affairs, he was president of the Clever board
of education and a member of the Clever city council at the time of his death. He was
also a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virgie
Bohm; one daughter, Mrs. Alberta Rauch of 29 Palms, Calif., three brothers, Paul Bohm
of Aurora, Edward Bohm and William Bohm, both of Billings and two sisters, Miss
Minnie Bohm and Mrs. Mary Mullins, also of Billings. Funeral services were held
Thursday, Nov. 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Methodist Church at Clever, with Rev. Kenneth
Bunting officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever.
Bohm, Harold D. 2 Nov 1932 - 29 Jun 1955
Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the high school
auditorium for 22-year-old Harold Bohm, former Billings youth, who was one of ten
members of the crew of an Air Force C-47, which crashed on Sitkinak Island, Alaska, the
29th of last month. He was a flight mechanic and had enlisted in the Air Force in 1952.
The Rev. Harold Mayes will repeat the final rites, and the service will be under the
direction of Harris of Billings. The body will be laid to rest in the Smart Cemetery.
Young Bohm was a fine young man. He was a graduate of the Billings High School and
made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Verfurth while finishing school and until he
volunteered for the Air Force. He was widely known in the Billings community as he
had worked for a considerable time at the Verfurth Hardware Store. News of his death
came as a shock to the entire Billings community, and his hosts of friends are saddened
by his untimely death. Survivors include his sister, Mrs. Doris Guennett of St. Louis; his
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Arndt of Billings; an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Arndt of Billings, with whom he spent the early years of his life; and other
relatives and friends.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 14 July 1955 in the margin.
AND
Bohm, Harold D. 2 Nov 1932 - 29 Jun 1955 CCR 14 Jul 1955 p5
Funeral services for Harold Bohm, 22 of Billings, who was killed in the crash of
an Air Force transport plane in Alaska, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Billings
High School auditorium, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial will be in Smart
Cemetery east of Billings under direction of Harris of Billings. Military rites will be
performed by Billings American Legion Post No. 139.
Bohm, Virgie Hazel (Mills) 4 Dec 1900 - 17 Apr 1958
[Note: married Albert Bohm]
Mrs. Virgie Bohm, 57, a science teacher in the Clever School System, died today
in St. John’s Hospital after an illness of a month. She was a native of Garrison and had

resided at Sparta and Clever. She was the widow of Albert Bohm, a farmer and auto
dealer in Christian County. Mrs. Bohm was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Albert Rauch, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Farwell,
Sparta, Mrs. Nattie Ellison, 918 South Jefferson, and Mrs. Eva Burger, Route 12; and a
grandchild. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1968 on it.
AND
Bohm, Virgie Hazel (Mills) 4 Dec 1900 - 17 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
Funeral services for Virgie H. Bohm, 57, who died April 17 at St. John’s
Hospital, were held April 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev.
Raul Mayfield and Gene Atkins officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever. Born near Garrison on December 4, 1900, she moved to
Sparta at the age of 17 years. In 1933 she was married to Albert Bohm. Mr. Bohm
operated the Clever Garage until his death Nov. 5, 1956. Mrs. Bohm was science teacher
in the Clever Public Schools at the time of her death. She was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Alberta Rauch of Clever, one
grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Farwell of Sparta, Mrs. Nattie Ellison of
Springfield and Mrs. Eva Burger of Springfield.
Bohm, Wilhelmine “Minnie” (Zell)
1876 - 1 Jul 1954
CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
Mrs. Minnie Bohm, route 1, Billings, died at 2:10 p.m. Thursday morning, July 1,
at the Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield. She was a member of St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church at Billings at the time of her death. Her survivors include four sons,
Edward and William Bohm of the home, Albert Bohm of Clever and Paul Bohm of
Aurora; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Mullins and Miss Minnie Bohm, both of the home;
one brother, Fred Zell of Billings and two sisters, Mrs. Millie Settle and Miss Mattie Zell,
both of Los Angeles, Calif. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of
Billings.
Bohn, Helene C. 29 Apr 1902 - 1 Jun 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & Elbertina Bohn]
Funeral services for Miss Helene C. Bohn, 66 of Route 2, Billings, were at 3:30
p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Billings with burial in the church’s
cemetery under direction of Cantrell. A lifelong resident of this area, Miss Bohn died at
7:15 p.m. Saturday in Aurora Community Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are
three sisters, Misses Ida, Minnie and Meta Bohn, all of Route 2, Billings, and a brother,
John, Route 2, Billings.
Bohn, Ida 26 Dec 1888 - 3 Mar 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of John & Albertina Bohn]
BILLINGS - Miss Ida Bohn, 86, Billings, died at 9 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield after a long illness. Miss Bohn was a member of St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church, Billings. Surviving is her sister, Miss Minnie Bohn, Billings.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cantrell of Billings.

Bohn, John Henry 19 May 1890 - 24 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: Son of John & Elbertina ( ) Bohn]
John Henry Bohn, 82-year-old resident of Route 2, Billings, died at 11:55 a.m.
Thursday August 24, in the Aurora Community Hospital following a long illness. Mr.
Bohn was a retired farmer. He is survived by two sisters, Miss Ida Bohn and Miss Minnie
Bohn, both of Route 2, Billings. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church at Billings, with the Rev. Robert Cantrell officiating. Burial was in
the church cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Bohn, Meta Milla 16 May 1895 - 4 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Elbertina ( ) Bohn]
Funeral services for Miss Meta M. Bohn, 73, Route 2, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, in St. Peters United Church of Christ in Billings with burial in Evangelical
and Reformed Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. A lifelong resident of Billings, Miss
Bohn died at 3 p.m. Monday in Aurora Community Hospital where she had been a
patient one day. Surviving are a brother, John and two sisters, Misses Ida and Minnie
Bohn, all of the home.
AND
Bohn, Meta Milla 16 Mar 1895 - Nov 1968
Funeral services for Miss Meta M. Bohn, 73, Route 2, Billings, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in St. Peter’s United Church of Christ here with burial in Evangelical and
Reformed Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. A lifelong resident of Billings, Miss
Bohn died at 3 p.m. Monday in Aurora Community Hospital, where she had been a
patient one day. Surviving are a brother, John, and two sisters, Misses Ida and Minnie
Bohn, all of the home.(Springfield Leader-Press – 5 November 1968).
Boillot, Buell Francis 24 Mar 1905 - 25 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Benjamin J. & Rose Ellen (Sullins) Boillot; married 16 May 1931 Dorcas
E. Downing 9 Jan 1904 - 30 Mar 1998]
Buell Francis Boillot, 83, of Stover; died June 25 at Bothwell Regional Hospital,
Sedalia. Services for Mr. Boillot were held June 28 in the Stover United Methodist
Church. Burial was in Stover Cemetery. Mr. Boillot was born March 24, 1905, at Lupus,
Missouri, to Benjamin J. And Rose Ellen (Sullins) Boillot. He was married to Dorcas E.
Downing May 16, 1931. She survives of the home. Mr. Boillot was a 1928 graduate of
the University of Missouri-Columbia College of Agriculture. He was employed by the
Missouri State Board of Agriculture, the Rural Rehabilitation Administration, and as an
agronomist with the Civilian Conservation Corps. He and his wife later farmed in the
Columbia and Huntsville; Missouri, areas. They retired in 1970 and moved to Stover. He
was elected Mayor of Stover in April, 1981, and served until April, 1983. He was a
member of the Stover United Methodist Church, the Methodist Men and the Stover Lions
Club. Additional survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy "Dottie" Miller,
Springfield, and Mrs. Barbara Hofer, Menomonie, Wisconsin; and a son, James B.
Boillot, Alexandria, Virginia. Also surviving are a brother and two sisters; eight
grandchildren, including Richard Miller, Springfield, Rebecca Showalter, Olathe, Kansas,
and Ellen Vaughan, Clever; and five great-grandchildren.

Bolen, Hazel Irene (Carroll) 27 May 1915 - 1 Dec 1999 CCH-N 8 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Irene Polski Carroll; married 22 Jul 1939 Roy Irvin Bolen]
Hazel Irene Bolen, 84, Nixa, passed away Wednesday evening, December 1,
1999, in Balanced Care Corporation, Nixa. She was born on Thursday, May 27, 1915, in
East St. Louis, Illinois, the daughter of Elmer and Irene Polski Carroll. On July 22, 1939,
Hazel married Roy Irvin Bolen in East St. Louis, Illinois. Hazel was.. a member of the
Christian Church and served on the Board of the Christian Childrens Home in St. Louis.
She loved teaching Bible School, and enjoyed flowers and raising Cocker Spaniel and
Pekinese dogs. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a sister, Virginia
DeVillez. She is survived by her son, Roy Bolen and wife, Deanna, of Clever; three
grandchildren, LeeAnne Ingram, Plainview, Indiana, Timothy Bolen, Athens, Georgia,
and Stephen Bolen, Clever; five great-grandchildren. No formal services were held.
Cremation was under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa.
Boles, Charley C. 4 Apr 1899 - 25 Jul 1952 CCR 31 Jul 1952 p4
Funeral services for Charles C. Boles, 53, of Chadwick, who died Friday, were
conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Chadwick Union Church by the Rev. Charley
Shipman. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Boles, Ed 21 Aug 1892 - 5 May 1969 CCR 8 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of John W. & Ida S. (Dorland) Boles; married Ida Bell Schrunk 1 Sep 1904
- 10 Aug 1998]
Ed Boles, 76, Chadwick, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday in his home. He was a retired
farmers and stockman and a World War I veteran. Mr. Boles was a member of the Sparta
Masonic Lodge, a director of the REA, a retired member of the Agricultural Stabilization
Conservation services, served on the Chadwick Board of Education and was a member of
the board that organized the city water system. Survivors include his wife, Ida; a son,
Robert, Manchester, a niece, raised in the home, Mrs. Doris Hall, Olympia, Wash.; a
brother, Raymond, Jacksonville, Fla. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Clifford Browne and Elder Francis Schrunk officiating.
Masonic rites were conducted by Sparta Lodge 296 in Chadwick Cemetery.
Boles, Ida Bell (Schrunk) 1 Sep 1904 - 10 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
Ida Bell was born on Thursday, September 1, 1904 to John and Mabel (Gull)
Schrunk in Ewing, Nebraska. She passed away on Monday, August 10, at a Lit'1 Bit
Country Private Care in Sparta. Ida was married to Ed Boles who preceded her in death.
She was a teacher and homemaker. She resided in and near the Chadwick community
most of her life. Ida was a member of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day
Saints. She loved gardening and flowers. Ida is survived by her son, Bob and wife Katie
of Manchester, one brother, John Schrunk, Denver, Colorado; four sisters: Lusetta of
Portland, Oregon; Pearl of Nebraska; Mabel of Inman, Nebraska; and Lois of Carthage,
many nieces and nephew as well many friends. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday,
August 13, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with a memorial service on Friday
at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial was private at Chadwick Memorial Cemetery,
Chadwick.
Donations may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of the Ozarks in Ida's name.

Boles, Mackey J. 4 Apr 1942 - Feb 2004 SN-L 2 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of ? & Dorothy Boles; married 1964 Sandy]
Mackey J. Boles, 61, Fair Grove, passed away in his home after a short illness.
Mac enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife Sandy and family and friends of Star
248 Branson motorcycle club. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Sandra; his
daughter, Shelly Boles, Springfield; his mother, Dorothy Boles, Springfield; his two
brothers, Mike Boles, Ozark, and Randy, Marionville; a sister, Jan Hicks, Strafford; and
numerous cousins and nieces and nephews. Memorial services are 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3
in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St.
John's Hospice Care of Springfield.
Boles, Nellie E. (Bray) 26 May 1874 - 20 Mar 1966CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Aaron & Ann (Wrightsman) Bray; married Andrew J. Boles 9 Feb
1875 - 9 Jun 1924]
Relatives here have received word of the death last Sunday of Mrs. Nellie Boles
at Burley, Idaho. Graveside services and burial will be at 4 p.m. Sunday in Sparta
Cemetery.
AND
Boles, Nellie E. (Bray) 26 May 1874 - 20 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
Mrs. Nellie Boles, 91, a former Christian County resident and member of a
pioneer Ozarks family died at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at Burley, Idaho where she
moved about 50 years ago. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services
were at 4 p.m. Sunday., March 27 in the Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Boles, Raymond Dewitt "Buster" 19 Jun 1911 - 9 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1898
[Note: Son of John W. & Ida S. (Dorland) Boles; married Juanita]
Raymond Dewitt "Buster" Boles died at 3 a.m. March 9 in a Jacksonville, Florida
hospital. Mr. Boles was born June 19, 1911, the son of John and Ida Boles of Chadwick.
He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Juanita, of Jacksonville;
two daughters, Peggy June of Las Vegas, Arizona, and Patsie; of Florida; one son, Ray
Carol Boles, who currently serves with the U.S. Navy; four stepchildren; one niece, Doris
Hall, Quartzite, Arizona; one nephew, Robert Boles, Manchester, Missouri; and several
grandchildren.
Bolin, Alva Assa 7 Jul 1888 - 23 May 1967 CCR 25 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Isaac Marion & Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin; married 16 Nov 1911 Gertie
Edwards born Oct 1889 to John I. & Oner A. (Faught) Edwards]
Funeral services for A. A. Bolin, 78, retired farmer and trucker, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. G. D. Parrack officiating. Burial will be
in Mt. Vernon I.O.O.F. Cemetery under direction of Max L. Fossett. Mr. Bolin was
pronounced dead at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, after
suffering a heart attack at his home. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; four sons, Blon,
Leon, Wallace, Norman, all of Mt. Vernon; three daughters, Mrs. Ilean Watson and Mrs.
Carol Jenkins, both of Mt. Vernon; Mrs. Wanda Rathmann, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.

Harry Walker, Springfield, Mrs. Cal Fitzpatrick, Nixa; 20 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren.
Bolin, Ashford B. 29 Mar 1917 - 12 Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p2
[Note: Son of Niles H. & Maggie (Ball) Bolin]
NIXA - Services for Ashford B. Bolin, 59, Route 1, Nixa were at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating and the Rev.
Roscoe Harding assisting. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery near here. Mr. Bolin, a
native of Nixa, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at his father’s home here after a long illness. Mr.
Bolin moved to the state of California in 1936 and returned to Nixa in 1984. He was an
Army veteran of World War II, serving in Africa, and was a member of the Baptist
Church. His survivors include a son, Richard, and a daughter, Sandra Jane, both of
Seattle, Wash.; his father, Niles H., of Nixa and two grandchildren.
Bolin, Charley 1901 - 16 May 1964 CCR 21 May 1964 p6
[Note: Son of Isaac Marion & Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin]
Word has been received here of the death early Saturday of Charley Bolin, 63, a
former Calif. hospital after a lingering heart ailment. Mr. Bolin had lived in California for
more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sons, Charles and Jerry, both
of Ontario; two daughters, Madelynne and Tillie Ann, both of Ontario; two brothers,
Alvin, Mt. Vernon and Steve, Nixa; two sister, Mrs. Mamie Fitzgerald and Mrs. Appie
Walker, both of Springfield and eight grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were
near Ontario.
Bolin, Dorssie (McGinnis) 7 Nov 1901 - 27 Feb 1998 CCH-N 4 Mar 1998
Dorssie Bolin, age 96, died Friday, February 27, 1998 in Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born November 7, 1901 in Selmore and was the daughter of Albert and Lundy
Mae (Tatum) McGinnis. On February 9, 1919 she was united in marriage to Vernie
"V.J." Bolin. He preceded her in death in 1953. Mrs. Bolin was a member of
Highlandville First Baptist Church. She loved her children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She also enjoyed the time she could spend growing flowers and vegetables
in her garden. Survivors include: three children and their spouses, Claude M. and Maxine
Bolin, Mary E. and Bob Donham, and Roger G. and Betty Bolin, all of Highlandville;
five grandchildren, Chris, Chad, Larry and Eugene Bolin, and Marsha Downing; thirteen
great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Max McGinnis,
Atlanta, Ga., and Verlin McGinnis, Plaquemine, La. Funeral services were Sunday,
March 1, in Highlandville First Baptist, with Rev. Mike McGinnis and Rev. Frank Bostic
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Bolin, Earl 12 Apr 1909 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: Son of Samuel & Laura (Carsten) Bolin; married 27 Jul 1929 CCM Wilma Melton
10 Nov 1910 - 26 Nov 2004]
Services for Earl Bolin, 70, Highlandville were held Saturday in Harris Chapel,
Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Bolin
died at 6:30 p.m. June 13 in his home after apparently suffering a heart attack. Mr. Bolin

was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Highlandville Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma; to daughters, Mrs. Joanne Fulton, Ozark and Mrs.
Erva Lou Johnson, Sparta; one son, Robert., Nixa; a brother, Plaz, Highlandville; a sister,
Mrs. Quinnie Bailey, Fort Scott, Kan. and four grandchildren.
AND
Bolin, Earl 12 Apr 1909 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 pB6
THE family of Earl Bolin wished to express our appreciation for all the beautiful
flowers, food, prayers and all the many acts of kindness shown us during the death of our
father and husband. Mrs. Wilma Bolin, Erva Lou Johnson Robert Bolin Joan Fulton.
Bolin, Edith Mae (Cook) 1909 - 29 Nov 1965 CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: married Harrison Bolin 21 Feb 1891 - 5 Feb 1972]
Mrs. Edith Mae Bolin, 56, of Nixa, died at 2 a.m. Monday in the state hospital in
Mt. Vernon after a long illness. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Katie Coker,
Springfield, Mrs. Joy Wedge, Owensboro, Ky. and Mrs. Sharon Davis, Springfield; a
step-son, Cleytus Bolin, Ontario, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Louise Cook, Fair
Grove, and Mrs. Berniece Woods, Springfield. Also surviving are her father, W. E. Cook,
Walnut Grove; her mother, Mrs. Pearl Cook, Walnut Grove; three sisters, Mrs. Nona
Blevins, Mrs. Velma Young, Walnut Grove, and Mrs. Lola Gardner, Ash Grove. Other
survivors are eight brothers, Leonard Cook, Nixa, Clifford, Walnut Grove, Efton,
Redlands, Calif., Theodore, Willard, Earl, Springfield, Aubrey, Santa Ana, Calif. and
Raymond, Fair Grove; and seven grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, west of Nixa.
Bolin, Esta Elizabeth (Tennis) 27 May 1914 - 6 Nov 2006 SN-L 7 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Marvin & Nellie Ann (Nokes) Tennis; married ? Bolin]
Esta Elizabeth Bolin, age 92, of Nixa, died Monday, November 6, 2006. She was
born May 27, 1914, the daughter of Marvin and Nellie Ann Nokes Tennis. Esta was
retired from St. John's Hospital as a housekeeper. Before working there, she worked in
the garment industry. Survivors include two daughters, Jana George and husband, James,
Highlandville and Ruth Barker and husband, Don, Nixa; and two sons, Dorrell Bolin and
wife, Marilyn, Highlandville and Walter Bolin, Nixa; and 11 grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a son, Vincel Bolin; two sisters, Sylvia Cox and Austa Ward; and a
brother, Ward Tennis. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in McCauley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Bolin, Eula G. (Glidewell) 24 Feb 1912 - 27 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of William Davis & LaVada Emaline (Stiffler) Glidewell; married
Orville Bolin]
Eula G. Bolin, 75; Springfield, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday at Cox Medical Center
South:. Services for Mrs. Bolin were held Wednesday at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Randall Moody officiating, and the Rev. Alfred Grant assisting. The body was
returned to Glendale, California, for services and burial to be held Saturday. A
homemaker and native of Nixa, Mrs. Bolin had resided in the area for most of her life
before moving to California in 1953, where she resided until 1979. She then returned to

Battlefield to live. A member of Wilson Creek Baptist Church, she was the widow of
Orville Bolin, who preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Bolin's survivors include five
sons, Howard, of Rogersville, Wayne, of Moorpark, California, Melvin, of Paradise,
California, Charles, of Sunland, California, and Orville, of Agoura Hills, California; two
daughters, Lois Grant, of Springfield, and Reathel Shingler, of Willard; a sister, Lucille
Gardner, of Battlefield; and three brothers, Jack Glidewell, of Battlefield, Archie
Glidewell, of Springfield, and Vernie Glidewell, of Battlefield; 21 grandchildren; and 27
great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association or to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Bolin, Gerome C. 3 Oct 1869 - 30 Aug 1958 CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Gerome C. Bolin, 88, who died Aug. 30 at his home near
Nixa, were held Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with
Rev. Harold Ziegler officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under direction of
Harris. A native of the Nixa community, he was a member of the Union Hill Community
Church. Survivors include five sons, Harrison Bolin and Irvin Bolin of Nixa, Lloyd Bolin
of Ozark; Niley Bolin of California and Silas Bolin of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Lucy
Cook of Walnut Grove; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two step
grandchildren.
Bolin, Gracie Ellen (Maples) 23 Jul 1907 - 9 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Lorenza & Margaret (Couch) Maples; married 14 Oct 1925 Irving
Bolin]
Gracie Ellen (Maples) Bolin, 95, Nixa, died Dec. 9, 2002, in Christian Health
Care of Nixa. She was born July 23, 1907, in Christian County, the daughter of Lorenza
and Margaret (Couch) Maples. She was married to Irving Bolin on Oct. 14, 1925. He
preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by two sisters and two
brothers. Bolin was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. She loved spending time
with her family, gardening, needlework, reading and attending church. Because of her
loving spirit, she was an inspiration to everyone. Survivors include five children and their
spouses, Juanita and Orville Tennis, Nixa, Betty and Harold Rainey, Springfield, Ava and
Bob Haworth, Nixa, Jerry and Linda Bolin, Nixa, and Kathy and Jim Holland, Nixa; nine
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and 21 step-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m., Dec. 11, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial followed in
McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
Bolin, Harrison 21 Feb 1891 - 5 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5
[Note: Son of Gerome C. & Martha V. "Mattie" (Edwards) Bolin]
Harrison Bolin, 80, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Nixa, died at 2.20
p.m. Saturday in the Christian County Nursing Home at Ozark, following a long illness.
He was a member of Calvary Bible Church of Nixa. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Lucy
Cook, Route 1, Billings, and three brothers, Niley Bolin, Ozark, Silas Bolin and Irving
Bolin, Nixa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the
Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.

Bolin, Helen Juanita (Layne) Morisset 26 Feb 1936 - 21 Aug 2005 SN-L 23 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Faye & Marie (Plank) Layne; married first Richard Lee Morisset, Sr;
married second ? Bolin]
Helen Juanita (Layne) Morisset-Bolin, age 66, of Ozark, died August 21, 2005,
after a short battle with cancer. Juanita was born February 26, 1939, in Rogersville, Mo.,
to Faye and Marie (Plank) Layne. She was baptized at a young age at First Baptist
Church in Rogersville. In her later years, she rededicated her life and was baptized into
the Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. She retired from Fasco Industries after 33 and
one-half years, where she was an accounting clerk. Just before her death, she was
employed by Rockin D's Western Store. Juanita was preceded in death by her parents; an
infant brother, Dillon Leon; two sons, Richard Lee "Rick" Morisset, Jr., and Randy Lynn
Morisset; a daughter-in-law, Peggy (Martin) Morisset; a half-brother, Joe "Clutter"
Layne; the father of her children, Richard Lee Morisset, Sr.; and two sisters, Loretta
Townlain and Virginia Fields. She is survived by a son, Roy Lee Morisset and wife,
Brenda, of Ozark; two daughters, Regina Applegate and friend, Tony Butts, of
Springfield, and Rita Wallace and husband, Sam, of Branson; nine grandchildren:
Kimberly Young and husband, Wayne, of Mansfield; Travis Morisset of Ozark; Teresa
Marcouillier and husband, Joe, of Tonganoxie, Kan.; Crystal Wilson and husband,
Shawn, of Springfield; Shyanna, Shaylee, Samantha, and Seth Wallace of Branson; and
Cole Applegate of Forsyth; two step grandsons, Sean and Justin Bruce of Ozark; greatgrandchildren, Kody, Jakob, and McKenzie Adamson of Mansfield, Alexis and Isaac
Wilson of Springfield, and Zoie Wilson (whom she raised for eight months), Abigail
Marcouillier of Tonganoxie, Kan., and Hunter Morisset of Ozark; a half-sister-in-law,
Daffney June Clutter of Springfield; two brothers, Stanley Layne and wife, Jean, of
Corona, Calif., and James A. Layne and wife, Lillian, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; a sister,
Shirley Jenson of Ozark; brothers-in-law, Rue Fields, Rogersville, Mo., and Jess
Townlain, Ark.; many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends; three very close longtime
friends, Donna Stewart, Charlene Delisle, and Eula MacDowel; and a dear friend and
companion of eight years, Les Luttrull. Every Saturday night she and Les enjoyed going
to the Oldfield Opry where she had many more friends. Juanita was always concerned
that she could provide for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandkids. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Jerry Keene and Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Ozark Cemetery. Friends
may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, at the funeral home. Donations may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Bolin, Homer Clare “Skinny” 10 Aug 1920 - Sep 1981
Services for Homer “Skinny” Bolin, 61, a former resident of Nixa, will be at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Derfelt’s Baxter Chapel with the Rev. Ron Martin officiating. Burial
will be in the Lowell Cemetery, Lowell, Kansas. Mr. Bolin died at 10:20 p.m. Thursday
in Baxter Springs after a long illness. He was a truck driver. Survivors include his wife,
Dorothy; four sons, Wayne, Freddie, Donnie and Steven all of Baxter Springs; three
daughters, Judy Wilson, Baxter Springs, Nancy Meyer, Columbus, Kansas, and Joyce
Blizard, Greenfield; two brothers, Floyd O. of Boise, Idaho, and Wade of Springfield;
three sisters, Elsie Peace and Vesta Allen both of Baxter Springs and Marie Harmon,
Pittsburgh. Kansas; and 14 grandchildren. The funeral home will be open from 7 to 8

p.m. today. {Springfield (MO) News Leader September 19, 1981} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Bolin, John Elic 23 May 1887 - Aug 1965
John Elic Bolin, 77, a retired driller was a native of Nixa, Missouri, was found
dead at his home of natural causes yesterday morning. He had lived here for 45 years. He
is survived by 3 daughters, Elsie Peace and Vesta Allen, both of Baxter Springs, Kansas
and Marie Bilyeu of Parson, Kansas; 5 sons, Leroy and Wade of Springfield, Floyd of
Idaho, Homer of Baxter Springs and Richard of Colorado; 2 brothers, Arvie of Bois
D’Arc and Lindsey of Nixa; 31 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Wene of Baxter Springs. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, August 4, 1965} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Bolin, Joyce Kay (Keithley) 19 Dec 1955 - 20 Sep 2002
Joyce Kay Bolin, age 46 of Highlandville, passed away Friday, September 20,
2002 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born December 19, 1955
in Branson, the daughter of Jack Edward and Shirley Ann (Hammers) Keithley. She lit up
a room wherever she went and many, many people have heard her beautiful voice along
with the Singing Keithley Family. Joyce and Wayne Ray Bolin were married February
23, 1990. She loved her family and enjoyed landscaping and deco rating her home. Joyce
was a waitress for several area restaurants and most recently worked at the Baldknobbers
Motor Inn. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Ray Bolin; two children, Bradley
James Gideon, Nixa, and Leigha Kay Pellegren and husband Jason, Springfield; a
grandson, Ethan Pellegren; her parents, Jack and Shirley Keithley, Spokane; two brothers
and three sisters, Gale Edward Keithley, Ozark, her twin sister, Janice Fay Wolfe, Ozark,
Debora Sue Morris, Branson West, Teresa Ann Escobedo, Roswell, New Mexico, and
Eddie Dean Keithley, Springdale, Arkansas; nieces and nephews; and also a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Rev. Nilene McKnight and Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial will
follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the
funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, September 22, 2002.
Bolin, Lester Harrison
25 Sep 1903 - May 1982
Lester Harrison Bolin, 78, Bois D’Arc died at 7:07 a.m. Friday in St. Johns
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Bolin was a Christian Co. native and
a longtime Bois D’Arc resident. He was retired from the Greene Co. Road and Bridge
department after 15 years. He was a member of the Hillside Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Lorene; a son, Leon of Bois D’Arc; two daughters, Dorothy Williams of
Springfield and Virginia Thompson of Protem; four sisters, Myrl Jones of Nixa, Myrtle
Flood and Marie Estes of Springfield, Ava Inman of Kansas; seven grandchildren, nine
great grandchildren. Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home of Ash Grove will announce the
services. The family will be at the funeral home from 7-8 Sunday. {Springfield (MO)
News Leader, May 22, 1982}
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Bolin, Lester Harrison
25 Sep 1903 - May 1982

Lester Bolin.... Funeral services for Lester Bolin will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in
the Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery
near Springfield. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 23, 1982}. Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Bolin, Loyd 1898 - 18 Oct 1964 CCR 22 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Gerome C. & Martha V. "Mattie" (Edwards) Bolin,; married Ella Mae;
tombstone spells name Loyd]
Lloyd Bolin, 66, a retired farmer, died at 8 a.m. Sunday at his home five miles
south of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Mae; a son, Cleytus of Ontario, Calif.; three
daughters, Mrs. Louis Cook, Fair Grove, Mrs. Bernice Woods, 2013 West Glenn,
Springfield and Mrs. Sharon Davis, 1417 North Summit, Springfield; two step-daughters,
Mrs. Katie Coker, 2922 West Page, Springfield, and Mrs. Joy Wedge, Owensboro, Kan.;
four brothers, Harrison, Niley, Sila and Irving,. all of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Cook,
Walnut Grove; eight grandchildren and seven step grandchildren. Funeral services were
Wednesday in Harris Chapel. The Rev. Joseph Fahl officiated and burial was in
McConnell Cemetery.
Bolin, Mabel O. 1917 - 28 Aug 1966 CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; married 1966 Herschel Coleman Bolin 14 Apr 1910 Aug 1981]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mable Bolin, 47, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Adams-Lakin Funeral Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, Burial
was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Bolin died in a fire at her farm home
Sunday, only two months after her marriage.
Bolin, Maggie (Ball) 4 Sep 1897 - 5 Apr 1968
CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Doshia B. (McMullin)Ball; married Nile H. Bolin 18 Feb
1893 - 19 Oct 1980]
Mrs. N. H. Bolin, 70, a lifelong resident of Nixa, died enroute to Springfield
Baptist Hospital about 2:30 p.m. Friday. A patient of the Cox Rest Home, Republic, the
past three months, she had suffered from a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband,
N. H.; a son, Ashford, of the home; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial
was in McConnell Cemetery.
Bolin, Martha Virginia “Mattie” (Edwards) 12 Oct 1867 - 29 Aug 1948 CCR 2 Sep
1948
[Note: Daughter of James Wright & Martha "Patsy" (Kennamore) Edwards; married 13
Jan 1889 CCM Gerome C. Bolin 3 Oct 1869 - 30 Aug 1959]
Martha Virginia Edwards was born near Nixa, Mo., Oct. 12, 1867, and departed
this life Aug. 29, 1948, at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 17 days. She was married to
Jerome C. Bolin on January 13, 1889, and to this union were born six children. She was
converted at the age of 16 and was united with the Christian church. Survivors include
her husband, J.C. Bolin; five sons, Harrison of Nixa, Knial of Buffalo, Mo., Lloyd of
Ozark, Silas of Nixa and Irving of Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Lucy Cook of Ozark; two

sisters, Mrs. Mintie Harding of Nixa and Mrs. Leanna Callison of Exeter, Calif. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the Nixa Christian church, conducted by Rev. B.
Frank West. Burial was in McConnell cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa.
Bolin, Merilee Lynn (Metzinger) 18 Feb 1955 - 22 Jul 2003 CCH-N 8 Aug 2003
Merilee Lynn Bolin, 48, Nixa, died July 22, 2003, in Cox Medical Center North.
She was born Feb. 18, 1955, in Newark, N.J. She grew up in California. She was
employed as a tour bus driver and a limousine driver. Her father, Louis Metzinger,
preceded her in death, as well as a sister, Alice Louise Metzinger, a brother, Lewis
Metzinger, and her step-father, Virgin Cain. Survivors include her husband, Walter
Bolin; a son, Steven Larsen, Nixa; a daughter, Tiffany Dominguez and husband Frank
and their children, Sabrina and Aura, Hollister; her mother, Alice Cain, El Dorado
Springs; brother Michael Metzinger, El Dorado Springs; two sisters, Meridith Horner and
husband Dan and their children, Ryan, Lauren and Danny, Valley Center, Calif., and
Marlene Pacillio and husband Mark and their children, Michael and Matthew, Brea,
Calif.; step-brother Larry Cain, Omaha, Neb.; and her mother-in-law, Esta Bolin, Nixa. A
memorial service was held at 2 p.m. July 27 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor
Joseph Fahl officiating.
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Bolin, Oscar 14 Jul 1883 - 18 Apr 1954
Oscar Bolin, 70-year old retired farmer, died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday in his home at
744 North Kansas after an illness of three years. Mr. Bolin, born near Nixa, moved to
Springfield three years ago from Bois D’Arc. He was a member of the Bois D’Arc
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Ova
Andrews of Imperial, Mo., Mrs. Helen Wood, Miss Carrie Bolin and Mrs. Betsy
Hopkins, all of the state of California and Mrs. Freda Skivington of Houston, Tex.; four
sons, Herschel and Freddie, both of Springfield, Ray of Denver, Colo., and R. J. of
Stillwater, Okla., and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in
Wilson’s Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Keith officiating. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery under direction of Alma Lohmeyer – Jewell E. Windle. Pallbearers
will include Emmet Redfearn, Elmer Mason, Ralph Rhea, Ralph Murphy, Bobbie
Cantrell and Jim Cantrell. Springfield Leader-Press, April 19, 1954.
Bolin, Pleasant “Ples” 26 Feb 1902 - 14 May 1982
Services for Ples BOLIN, 80, of Highlandville will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris
F. Chapel in Ozark, with Reverend L.E. Stapp officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery. Mr. Bolin died at 9:05 a.m. Friday in Kimbrough Nursing Home after a long
illness. He was a retired farmer, and resident of Highlandville most of his life. He was a
member of the Highlandville Baptist Church, and served as deacon for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Wonda, one son, Harold D. of Highlandville, 4 grandchildren,
2 great grandchildren, and one sister, Quinnie BAILEY, of Fort Scott Kansas. The family
will be in the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. today. News-Leader, Saturday May 15, 1982.
Bolin, Ray C. 30 Nov 1912 - 25 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12

[Note: Son of Oscar & Ruth (Burns) Bolin]
NIXA - Services for Ray C. Bolin, 64, Nixa, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Calvary Bible Church here with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Manley
Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin of Springfield. Mr. Bolin died at about 5
a.m. Monday at his home after a short illness.
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Bolin, Ray C. 30 Nov 1912 - 25 Apr 1977
Services for Ray C. Bolin, 64, Nixa, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary
Bible Church here with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery
under direction of Ayre-Goodwin of Springfield. The family will be at the funeral home
from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Mr. Bolin died at about 5 a.m. Monday at his home after a short
illness. A daughter’s name, Mrs. Nancy Grisson, and a brother’s name, Hershel,
previously were listed incorrectly. Springfield Leader-Press, April 27, 1977.
Bolin, Raymond J. “Fat” 26 Nov 1907 - 3 Apr 1971 CCR 8 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Oscar & Ruth V. (Burns) Bolin]
Funeral services for R. J. “Fat” Bolin, 63, of Great Bend, Kan., formerly of Nixa,
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Cook-Webber Funeral Home, Great end with burial
there. Mr. Bolin died Saturday in a Great Bend Hospital after a short illness. Surviving
are four sons, Junior Bolin of Alabama, Bobbie Bolin, state of New York, and Donald
Bolin and Kenny Bolin, both of Hutchinson, Kan.; his mother, Mrs. Ruth Bolin, Willard;
three brothers, H. C. and Ray of Springfield and Freddy of Willard; and five sisters, Mrs.
Charles Hopkins, Nixa, Mrs. Ova Andrews, Arnold, and Mrs. Carrie Buterio, Mrs. Helen
Wood and Mrs. Freda Kochie, all of San Francisco, Calif.
Bolin, Rebecca Terese (Freese) 25 Dec 1972 - 23 Sep 2005 SN-L 26 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Leland & Virginia Freese; married 24 Dec 1992 Mark Bolin]
Rebecca Terese Bolin, age 32, of Chadwick, passed away Friday, September 23,
2005. She was born December 25,1972, in Monticello, Minn. She lived most of her life in
Missouri. She enjoyed showing horses and trail riding. Rebecca worked for Fasco
Industries for several years, and was presently employed by Carlisle. On December 24,
1992, she and Mark Bolin were united in marriage. To this union a daughter was born,
Caitlin Ann Bolin. Survivors include her husband, Mark, and daughter, Caitlin, of the
home; her mother, Virginia Davis, Chadwick; a brother, David Wilson, Chadwick; and a
sister, Anne Kordish, Clear Water, Fla. She was preceded in death by her father, Leland
Freese, and a brother, Christopher. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept.
27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bolin, Roger “Chris” 2 Mar 1966 - 11 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 April 2000
[Note: Son of Roger & Betty Bolin; married 9 Dec 1989 Debbie Stuart]
Roger "Chris" Bolin, age 34, of Highlandville, passed away Tuesday, April 11,
2000 in his home of an apparent heart attack. He was born March 2, 1966 and was a
graduate of Spokane High School. On September 9, 1989 he and Debbie Stuart were
married. He was employed as a janitor for the Spokane School and was also a farmer.
Chris was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include: his wife, Debbie; two children,
Danielle and Cody Bolin; his parents, Roger and Betty Bolin; a brother, Chad Bolin and

his wife Buffey; his mother and father-in-law, Oscar and Mary Stuart, all of
Highlandville; two brothers-in-law, J.R. Stuart, San Antonio, Texas, and Travis Stuart;
two sisters-in-law, Diane Fullington, and her husband Darell, and Robin Stuart, all of
Highlandville; three nephews, Jacob Bolin, Jason Wiseman and Chad Stuart; and three
nieces, Callie and Chellsie Bolin, and Desirae Gann. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday,
April 14, in Spokane High School with Rev. Frank Bostic and Rev. Allen Maples
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa.
Bolin, Rosetta (Jones)
1891 - Dec 1964
Mrs. Rosetta Bolin, 73, Baxter Springs, Kansas, died at 2 a.m. today in St. John’s
Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. She was a former resident of Nixa. Surviving are her husband,
John Elic; three daughters, Elsie Peace and Vesta Allen, of Baxter Springs and Lanta
Marie Bilyeu of Parson, Kansas; five sons, Leroy of Springfield, Floyd of Idaho, Richard
Lee of Colorado, Homer of Baxter Springs and Wade of Springfield; two sister, Ella
Inman and Elsie Glidewell of Springfield; 27 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Wene Funeral Home of Baxter Springs is in charge of the arrangements. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, December 21, 1964}
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Bolin, Rosetta (Jones)
1891 - Dec 1964
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosetta Bolin, 73, Baxter Springs, Kansas, a former
resident of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Baptist Church in Baxter Springs,
burial will be in the Lowell Cemetery, near Riverton, Kansas. Mrs. Bolin died at 2 a.m.
Wednesday in St. Johns Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
December 22, 1964} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Bolin, Rosie Mae (Maples) 18 Oct 1905 - 29 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
Rosie Bolin, 83, of Nixa, died at 1:15 p.m. May 29 at St. John's Regional . Health
Center, Springfield. Services will be held today (Thursday, June 1) at 2 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral Home, Nixa. The Rev. Joe Fahl will officiate. Burial will be in the McConnell
Cemetery, Nixa. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Bolin was a member of
Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. Surviving are three daughters, Marjorie Jones, Marcelle
Inman, and Virginia Blevins, all of Nixa; one son, Eugene Bolin, Nixa; one sister, Grace
Bolin, Nixa. one sister-in-law, Lucy Cook, Clever, 10 grandchildren, and 11 greatgrandchildren.
Bolin, Steve Efton 12 Nov 1895 - 31 Jan 1967 CCR 2 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Isaac Marion & Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin; married Vesta M. McDaniel 17
Apr 1901 - 12 Feb 1983 who married second Earl Plank]
Steve E. Bolin, 71, a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at 5:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A member of Calvary Bible Church
in Nixa, Mr. Bolin is survived by his wife, Vesta; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred
Hedgpeth, Nixa, Mrs. Hetta Lea Griffin, Springfield and Mrs. Joan Cotter, Springfield;
two sisters, Mrs. Harry Walker, Springfield and Mrs. Carl Fitzpatrick, Nixa; a brother, A.
A., Mt. Vernon; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in

Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. Joe M. Fahl and Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial
will be in McConnell Cemetery.
Bolin, Tanna (Daughtrey) 4 Feb 1950 - 17 Aug 2003 SN-L 18 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Charles H. & Bertha Daughtrey; married 4 Jul 1968 Eugene Bolin]
Tanna Bolin, 53, Nixa, passed from this life on Sunday, August 17, at 6 a.m. in
her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with lymphoma and ovarian
cancer. Tanna was born on February 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio. On July 4, 1968 she
was united in marriage to Eugene Bolin. To this union one daughter and one son were
born. Tanna was a longtime employee of the U.S. Government for the past 29 years.
Tanna held positions with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Parole
Commission, Internal Revenue Service, and currently with the U.S. Attorney in
Springfield, Mo. Tanna had a heart for helping others; she served as a volunteer at Cox
and the Ozarks MS Society. Tanna enjoyed children and taught Sunday school and
children's choir for many years. Tanna became a Christian as a teenager and was
currently a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
father and mother, Charles H. and Bertha Daughtrey. Tanna is survived by her husband
of 35 years, Eugene; daughter, Rebekah and her husband, Jeff Rhein, of Springfield; son,
Justin Bolin and his wife, Melanie, of Republic; one grandson, Alexander Justin Bolin,
Republic; two brothers, Mark Daughtrey and his wife, Sue, of Nixa, and Mike Daughtrey
and his wife, Donna, of Hornlake, Mississippi; father and mother-in-law, Claude and
Maxine Bolin, Highlandville; sister-in-law, Marsha and her husband, Darrell Downing, of
Highlandville; brother-in-law, Larry Bolin and his wife, Debbie, of Springfield; and a
host of other family and friends. A special young lady whom she loved as a daughter,
Rose Green, her husband, Jay, and children, Austin, Lauren, and Dylan, also survive
Tanna. The family gives a special thanks to all of the family and friends who offered
support through prayer, visits, and phone calls. Special thanks also to Dr. Robert Ellis for
the compassionate care he provided Tanna. Tanna will be greatly missed by all who knew
her. Memorial contributions can be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Ozarks Branch. Funeral services will be held in
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, with the
Rev. Brent Davis officiating. Burial will follow the service in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, August 19, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Bolin, Tanna (Daughtrey) 4 Feb 1950 - 17 Aug 2003
CCH-N 27 Aug 2003
Tanna Bolin, 53, Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Aug. 17 in her home surrounded by her
family after a courageous battle with lymphoma and ovarian cancer. She was born on
Feb. 4, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio. On July 4, 1968, she was united in marriage to
Eugene Bolin. To this union one daughter and one son were born. Bolin was a long-time
employee of the U.S. Government for the past 29 years. She held positions with the
Federal Bureau of Prisons, United States Parole Commission, Internal Revenue Service,
and most recently with the U.S. Attorney in Springfield. Bolin had a heart for helping
others; she served as a volunteer at Cox, and the Ozarks MS Society. She enjoyed
children and taught Sunday school and children's choir for many years. Bolin became a
Christian as a teenager and was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. She was

preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles H. and Bertha Daughtrey. Survivors
include her husband of 35 years, Eugene; daughter Rebekah and her husband Jeff Rhein,
Springfield; son Justin Bolin and his wife Melanie, Republic; one grandson, Alexander
Justin Bolin, Republic; two brothers, Mark Daughtrey and wife Sue, Nixa, and Mike
Daughtrey and wife Donna, Hornlake, Miss.; father and mother-in-law Claude and
Maxine Bolin, Highlandville; sister-in-law Marsha and her husband Darrell Downing,
Highlandville; brother-in-law Larry Bolin and wife Debbie, Springfield; and a host of
other family and friends, including a special young lady that she loved as a daughter,
Rose Green, her husband Jay and children Austin, Lauren, and Dylan. The family gives a
special thanks to all of the family and friends who offered support through prayer, visits
and phone calls. Special thanks also to Dr. Robert Ellis for the compassionate care he
provided. Bolin will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Memorial contributions can
be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or the National Multiple Sclerosis
Society, Ozarks Branch. Services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Ridgecrest Baptist
Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Brent Davis officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Nixa.
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Bolin, Vernie J. 19 Apr 1896 - 5 Jan 1953 CCR 8 Jan 1953 p5
[Note: spelling from tombstone. Son of Samuel & Laura (Carsten) Bolin, mar Dorssie
McGinnis]
Verna J. Bolin, 56, died Monday night, Jan 5 at his home west of Highlandville. A
farmer and stockman, Mr. Bolin had lived in Highlandville community for the past 34
years. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Dorssie; two sons, Claude of Highlandville and Roger Gene of the home; a daughter,
Mrs. Mary Ellen Donham of Highlandville; four brothers, Pleas and Earl , both of
Highlandville; Wilmot of Ft. Scott, Kan. and Ray of Nevada; two sister, Mrs. Quinnie
Bailey and Mrs. Nora Smith, both of Ft. Scott; and two grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon in Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd
Hanks officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of
Ozark.
Bolin, Viola Ruth (Burns) 27 Jul 1890 - 15 Jan 1972
Woman Shopper Collapses, Dies – Funeral services will be Monday for an elderly
Willard woman who collapsed while shopping at Consumer’s Market, 2525 College,
Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Viola Ruth Bolin, 81, of Route 2, Willard, was pronounced
dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center at 2:30 p.m. after suffering an apparent heart
attack. She had been shopping with her grandson, Steven Bolin, Route 4. Mrs. Bolin was
a native of Greene County and was a life-long resident of Greene and Christian counties.
She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Freddie and
Herschel, both of Route 2, Willard, and Ray, Route 4, Springfield; five daughters, Mrs.
Charles Hopkins, Nixa, Mrs. Freda Kochie, Novato, Calif., Mrs. Carrie Butiro and Mrs.
Helen Wood, both of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Orville Andrews, Arnold, Mo.; a
brother Arch Burns, Phoenix, Ariz.; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Richard

Clark officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, south of Battlefield. Clipping is
dated January 16, 1972.
Bolin, Wilma (Melton) 10 Nov 1910 - 26 Nov 2004 SN-L 27 Nov 2004 & CCH-N 1
Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Percy Green Melton and Tena (Deboie) Melton; married 27 Jun 1929
Earl Bolin]
Wilma Bolin, 94, Ozark, Mo., passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at 12:25 a.m.
in Cox South, Springfield. She was born Nov. 10, 1910, in Christian County, the daughter
of Percy Green Melton and Tena (Deboie) Melton. She lived in the Highlandville
community where she also attended school. She was a member of the Highlandville
Church of Christ. On July 27, 1929, she was united in marriage to Earl Bolin and to this
union three children were born. In 1979, she moved to Ozark after the death of her
husband, Earl. Wilma was a homemaker, a devoted wife, a loving mother and a
wonderful grandmother. She was also a faithful member at the South Side Church of
Christ, Ozark, where she attended regularly until her health failed. She will be greatly
missed by her children and grandchildren who loved her so very much. She was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband of 49 years, Earl; and a son-in-law, Bob Johnson.
Wilma is survived by a son, Robert Bolin and wife Becky of Sparta, Mo.; two daughters,
Joan Fulton and husband Jamie of Ozark, and Erva Lou Johnson of Sparta; four
grandchildren, Connie Spies and husband Joe of Watauga, Texas, Mike Fulton and wife
Vonda of Sparta, Mo., Mark Bolin and wife Becki of Chadwick, Mo., and Michelle
Belthius and husband Butch of Oldfield, Mo.; five great-grandchildren, Kimberly Spies,
Derek Spies, Amanda Rhoads, Catilin Bolin, and Denise Fulton; and many loving
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in the Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville,
Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 27, 2004, in the funeral home.
Bolin, Wonda Ruth (Ellingsworth) 5 Oct 1905 - 15 Sep 1989
Wonda Ruth Bolin, 83, Highlandville, died Saturday evening in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born 5 Nov 1905 to Marion and Lutisha Ellingsworth. She was
preceded in death by her husband Ples Bolin in 1982, and a son, Charles Jr., 1937.
Survivors include her son Harold, Highlandville, her brothers, Melvin Ellingsworth,
Ozark, and Ershel Ellingsworth, Springfield. A sister, Mildred Blevins, Highlandville,
three grandsons, a granddaughter, and four great granddaughters. Services will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, Ozark, with Reverend
Howard Blevins and Gary Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 – 9 pm today in the funeral home. News-Leader,
Monday Aug. 28, 1989.
Boller, Adella A. (Arms) 4 Feb 1948 - 1 Oct 1990 NN-E 4 Oct 1990
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Bessie (Rogers) Arms; married 10 Oct 1981 Marvin L. Boller]
Adella A. Boller, 42, Hutchinson, Kan., formerly of Topeka, Kan., died Monday,
Oct. 1, 1990, in her home. She was born Feb. 4, 1948, in Columbia to Earl and Bessie
Rogers Arms. She attended Springfield High School. She was employed as a librarian at
the Hutchinson Correctional Facility and was a member of the Kansas Library

Association. She was married Oct. 10, 1981, to Marvin L. Boller in Lincoln, Neb.
Survivors include her husband, Marvin, of the home; two daughters, Hannah and Rachel,
of the home; her parents, Earl and Betty Arms, Springfield; two brothers, Louis,
Springfield, and Leland, Woodstock, Ill.; and sister, Earline Dikeman, Manhattan, Kan,
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at the First Church of the Nazarene,
Hutchinson, Kan., with Larry W. Leonard officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Friday in
Sparta Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene.
Hutchinson, Kan., or the Hutchinson Public Library.
Bonds, Doyle S. "Sandy", Jr. 18 Apr 1944 - 27 Feb 2006 SN-L 2 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Doyle S. & Rosie (Johnson) Bonds; married Mary]
Doyle S. "Sandy" Bonds Jr., 61, of Springfield, departed this world on February
27, 2006, with his wife, Mary, and family at his side, as he began eternal life where
there's never any troubles or pain, the sun is always shining and, of course, the fish are
always bitin'. He was born April 18, 1944, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Doyle and Rosie
Bonds. He grew up in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and graduated from Mammoth Spring
High School in 1962. Shortly after graduation, he moved to St. Louis where he met and
married his wife Mary and began a lifelong career with the Frisco Railroad. In 1973 they
moved to Springfield where he finished out his career with the railroad. In 1986 he
became a friend of Bill W., from whom he met many dear friends. He was an avid hunter
and fisherman his whole life. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Marion and
Alice Bonds, and Frank and Mary Johnson. He is survived by his parents, Doyle and
Rosie Bonds of Hollister, Mo.; his wife, Mary; son, Doyle S. Bonds III and his wife,
Cindy; daughter, Tina Cook, all of Nixa; sister, Donna Aldridge and husband, Davis, of
Florida; granddaughters, Brooklynn and Chloe; and grandson, Jefferson. Doyle was a
dear son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, brother in-law, uncle,
nephew, cousin and friend to many, and will be deeply missed by all. Funeral services
will be Saturday, March 4, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, 1947
E. Seminole. Visitation will be Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Sigma House of Springfield, 800 S. Park Avenue,
Springfield, Missouri 65802, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Bonner, Argie Eula (Jones) 25 Feb 1913 - 5 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Argie Eula Bonner, age 87, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, December 5,
2000 at Manor Care in Springfield. Mrs. Bonner was born in Ozark to Jesse and Bessie
(Hawkins) Jones on February 25, 1913. She married James Troy Bonner on June 2, 1928,
who preceded her in death, as did a son, Bob Bonner, on August 29, 1991. Survivors
include: a son, Jim Jr. of Rogersville, a brother, Johnnie Jones of Forsyth; six
grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. A
memorial service was held on Saturday, December 9, at the Center Point Church of
Christ in Rogersville. Charles White officiated, as Adams Funeral Home in Ozark
handled the arrangements. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made
to Fair Haven Children's Home in Strafford.
Bonner, Bob "Bobby" Keith 1932 - 29 Aug 1991 NN-E 12 Nov 1991
[Note: Son of Jim & Argie Bonner]

Bob "Bobby" Keith Bonner, 59, died Thursday, Aug. 29, 1991 at his home in
Placerville, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Judi, of the home, two sons, a daughter and
her family in California and a daughter and her family in Oregon. He is also survived by
his parents, Jim and Argie Bonner, Selma, Calif., and one brother, James Bonner,
Rogersville. Bonner grew up in the Ava and Rogersville areas and graduated from
Rogersville High School in 1951. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at
the Center Point Church of Christ near Rogersville. The family requested that donations
go to Hospice of California or Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford.
Bonner, Franklin 1 Jun 1908 - 21 Jul 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married Billie]
Frank Bonner, 67 years old of Selma, Calif., a native of the Mentor community,
died July 21st on a camping trip in California after a sudden illness. He was an active
member of the Church if Christ. Bonner was born in Taney County and raised in rural
Greene County. He was retired from Massey Ferguson, Inc. He is survived by his wife,
Billie; one sister, Mrs. Nina Goddard of Dumas, Texas; four brothers, George of
Springfield, Roy of Harrisonville, Jim of Selma, Calif and Burris of Reedley, Calif.
Services and burial were in Selma, Calif.
Bonner, James Troy, Sr. 4 Mar 1906 – 22 Sep 1997 CCH-N 27 Sep 1997
James Troy Bonner, Sr., age 91, of Springfield, died Monday, Sept. 22, 1997, at
The Cambridge. He was born March 4, 1906 in Taney County and was the son of
Newsom and May (Batt) Bonner. On June 2, 1928 he and Argie Jones were united in
marriage. In 1937 they moved to California where they lived until 1993. He was a heavy
equipment operator and a member of Engineers Local Union #3 in California. He had
also been a commercial bus driver. Mr. Bonner was a member of Southside Church of
Christ, Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Argie; a son, James T Bonner, Jr. and his wife,
Beverly, Rogersville; six grandchildren, James Timothy Bonner, Reeds Spring, Kim Ray
Bonner, Fordland, Cathy Williams, Newport Beach, Calif., Judy Lloyd, Morgan Hill,
Calif., Randy Bonner, Gilroy, Calif., and Robert Bonner, Livermore, Calif.; two stepgrandchildren, Kelly Ritter, Rolla, and Debbie, of Calif.; two daughters-in-law, Ida
Williams, Morgan Hill, Calif., and Judy Bonner, Pleasanton, Calif.; nineteen greatgrandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a brother, George Bonner, Springfield; a
sister, Nina Goddard, Abilene, Tex.; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: a
son, Bob K. Bonner on Aug. 21, 1991; six brothers; and his parents. A memorial service
will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in Center Point Church of Christ with Charles
White officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bonner, Junetta Pauline (Kinser) 24 Jun 1919 - 17 Dec 2002 CCH-N 25 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Letha Frances (Daugherty) Kinser; married Louis
Gail Bonner]
Junetta Pauline (Kinser) Bonner, age 83, Ozark, died Dec. 17, 2002, in her home
after a short illness. She was born June 24, 1919, in Christian County, the daughter of
William Henry and Letha Frances (Daugherty) Kinser. She married Louis Gail Bonner
who preceded her in death. A brother, Leland Kinser also preceded her in death. Mrs.
Bonner was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church, the Kinser Club, and Palace Garden

Club. She had worked for General Electric for ten years. Survivors include her son,
Curtis Bonner and wife Beverly, Kirksville; two granddaughters, Stacey Bailey and
husband Matthew, Ozark, and Kimberly Bonner, with whom Mrs. Bonner shared her
home; seven brothers and sisters, Eugene Kinser, Springfield, Leslie Kinser, Rogersville,
Benny Kinser, Raytown, M.E. "Pete" Kinser, Rogersville, Lillian Breid, Springfield, Ann
Kinser-Fielder, Springfield, and Doris Bishop, Kansas City. Services were at 10:30 a.m.
Dec. 19, in Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating.
Burial followed in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopedale
Baptist Church or St. John's Hospice.
Bonner, Louis 18 Dec 1912 - 14 Apr 1971 CCR 22 Apr 1971 p4
Funeral services for Louis Bonner, 58, Rogersville, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in
Ralph Thieme Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. John Perryman officiating. Burial was
in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Bonner died at 10:25 a.m. Friday in the intensive care unit
at Cox Medical Center, Springfield from injuries suffered Wednesday in a 20-foot fall
from a scaffold at the Springfield YMCA where he was working on a construction
project. Surviving are his wife, Junetta; a son, Curtis Bonner; five brothers, George of
Springfield, Roy of Protem, James and Frank, both of Selma, Calif. and Burnis of Redley,
Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Ina Goddard of Dumas, Tex.
Bonner, Marilyn (Haggard) 5 Nov 1931 - 10 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: Daughter of Ray & ? (?) Haggard; married Jimmie Bonner]
Services for Mrs. Marilyn Bonner, 47, Rogersville were held Tuesday in Center
Point Church of Christ with Roy Wilson officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery west
of Rogersville. Mrs. Bonner died Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a five year illness.
She was the assistant manager of the auditing department of the Springfield Branch
Office of MFA. She was a member of Center Point Church of Christ here. Survivors
include her husband, Jimmie; two sons, James Timothy, Reeds Spring and Kim Ray,
Rogersville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Haggard, Rogersville; two brothers, Ray
Dane, Rogersville and Joe Glen, Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Una Marie Miller,
Rogersville and three grandchildren.
Boone, Alta (Luna) 1880 - 6 Sep 1965
CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
GAINESVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Alta Boone, 85, of Gainesville, who
died Sunday night in Mercy Villa, Springfield were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Gainesville
Christian Church with the Rev. Wiley McGhee officiating. Burial was in Lily Ridge
Cemetery under direction of Clinkenbeard. Mrs. Boone is survived by two son, Claude
W. Boone, magistrate judge at Ozark, and Paul Boone, Ozark County Prosecuting
Attorney at Gainesville; two sisters, Mrs. Ara Gilliland and Mrs. Cecil Shanks, both of
Gainesville and a brother, Rufus Luna of Gainesville
Boone, Beulah Faye (Bilyeu) Anderson 27 Feb 1920 - 13 Aug 2005 SN-L 15 Aug
2005

[Note: Daughter of Charley & Etta (Thomas) Bilyeu; married 24 Nov 1938 Hiram P.
Anderson, Jr. 11 Feb 1897 - Dec 1971; married second Claude Willard Boone 25 Nov
1903 - 30 Oct 1982]
Beulah F. Boone, age 85, of Ozark, passed away in The Manor of Elfindale, with
her family at her side Saturday, August 13, 2005, from complications of Alzheimer's
Disease. She was born February 27, 1920, in Ozark, the daughter of Charley and Etta
(Thomas) Bilyeu. During her working career, Mrs. Boone served Christian County as
Clerk for the Magistrate and Probate Courts. She was a lifelong democrat and was proud
to be politically active for her party. She was also a devoted homemaker, who loved her
family and enjoyed their company. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Hiram Anderson; her second husband, Claude Boone; her son, H.J. "Joe" Anderson; and
three brothers. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Phyllis Anderson, Springfield; two
grandchildren and their spouses, Rick and Joann Anderson, Ozark, and Pam and Tim
Garrett, Ozark; four great-grandchildren, Misty Dunlap and her husband, Gary, Nixa,
Josh Garrett, Warrensburg, Katy Stark and husband, Joe, Ozark, and Casey Jo Anderson,
Ozark; and a great-great-grandchild, Zaylee Jo Dunlap. A graveside funeral will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, August 16, in Prospect Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor Harold
Peters officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at the Manor of
Elfindale for the kindness and loving care they gave to Mrs. Boone.
Boone, Zella Mary (Newberry) 5 Sep 1904 - 2 Aug 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married Claud Willard Boone 25 Nov 1903 - 30 Oct 1982]
OZARK - Mrs. Zella M. Boone, 70, Ozark, died at 9:40 a.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. She was the wife of Christian County
Probate-Magistrate Judge Claud W. Boone. Mrs. Boone was a native Gamaliel, Ark and
moved here in 1948. She had also lived several years at Gainsville. She was a member of
the First Christian Church here, the Eastern Star, Psi Psi Psi and the Modern Seekers.
Besides her husband, survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Heard, Ozark; four
sisters, Miss Edna Newberry and Mrs. Allene Melton, both of Chickasha, Okla., Miss
Elsie Newberry, Oklahoma City, Okla. and Mrs. Lucille Malone, Mountain View; four
brothers, C. H. of Hollister, Calif., Cleon and Hubert, both of Chickasha and D. F. of
Houston, Tex. and two grandchildren. Arrangements were under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
AND
Boone, Zella Mary (Newberry) 5 Sep 1904 - 2 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
We wish to thank all friends and neighbors for the flowers and acts of kindness
during our time of sorrow. The family of Zella Boone.
Booth, Betty J. (Phipps) McConnell 31 May 1925 - 30 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Minnie (Harp) Phipps; married Howard Harold McConnell
5 Sep 1917 - 21 Jul 1972; married second ? Booth]
Betty J. Booth, 69, Ozark, died at 2:10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 1994, in Ozark
Nursing Care Center. She was born May 31, 1925 in Highlandville, the daughter of
Robert and Minnie Harp Phipps. She lived most of her life in the St. Louis area having
returned to Ozark in 1993. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Dennis

McConnell, in 1984. Survivors include one son, Scott McConnell, and his wife, Janice,
Ozark; one sister, Rosalee Morgan, St. Louis; one grandson, Cody Dillon McConnell,
and one granddaughter, Amanda McConnell, both of Ozark; several nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Highlandville cemetery
with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating under direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Booth, Jonathan Wayne 11 Oct 1954 - 14 Nov 1996 CCH-N 20 Nov 1996
Jonathan Wayne Booth, son of Robert and Eileen Wambach Booth was born
October 11, 1954 in Rahway, New Jersey. He departed this life Thursday, November 14,
1996, at his home in Grovespring, Missouri, at the age of forty-two years, one month and
three days. On April 23, 1987, he was united in marriage to Kathleen Margaret Kortlang.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Jonathan is survived by wife, Kathleen, of the
home; two stepsons, William Bassak III, and his wife, Dana, Nixa, Keith Bassak, Nixa,
two step-grandchildren, Alexis Holland and Crawford Bassak; a sister, Holly Sytch,
Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania; also a host of other relatives and friends. He was born
and raised in New Jersey and around the age of twenty he moved to the Greene County
area. For fifteen years he lived near Nixa. Jonathan and Kathleen had made their home in
Marshfield for a year, before moving to Grovespring a few months ago. Throughout his
life he worked as a truck mechanic. In his spare time he liked to hunt and fish. He
especially enjoyed riding and working on his motorcycle. Jonathan will be fondly
remembered and greatly missed by all of his family and many friends. Arrangements for
Jonathan Wayne Booth were under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home,
Hartville, Missouri.
Booth, Larry Von 30 Mar 1940 - 24 Jan 2007 CCH-N 31 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Roscoe & Marie Booth; married Apr 1962 June; married 19 Sep 2005
Martha Stillings]
Larry Von Booth, 66, Ava, formerly of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Jan.
24, 2007, in Cox South Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born
March 30, 1940, to Roscoe and Marie Booth in Collins, Miss. Larry was the youngest of
four children, with two older brothers and one sister. He graduated from Fair Grove High
School in 1957, and during high school began working as a meat cutter, a trade that later
lead him to be a successful businessman. Larry owned Booth's So-Lo Market and two
laundromats in Springfield. Larry married his first wife, June, in April 1962, with whom
he had two daughters, Dara and Tara. On Sept. 19, 2005, Larry was united in marriage to
Martha Stillings. He and Martha enjoyed scenic train rides and traveling during their time
together. Larry came to know the Lord on April 4, 2002, and enjoyed attending the
Highway Church of the Nazarene. He proudly served his country for two years in the
National Guard. His passion in life was for antique cars and attending car shows, and as a
young man even enjoyed drag racing. Larry also enjoyed fishing, boating, attending
sporting events of his grandchildren and spending time with his grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter Dara. Larry is survived by his loving
wife Martha; daughter Tara Dorsey and husband Brian of Springfield; three stepsons
Leroy Stillings and wife Teresa, Leslie Stillings and wife Carla all of Ava and Mark
Stillings and wife Barbie of Nixa; two brothers Hollis Booth of Brookline and Gene

Booth and wife Maxine of Willard; sister Joan Highfill and husband Hunter of
Springfield; two granddaughters Danielle and Nicole Dorsey; six step-grandsons; four
step-great-granddaughters; two aunts Lucille Booth of Springfield and Freida Bruer of
Alabama; uncle Vaughn Booth of Springfield; a very special niece Brenda Sloan and her
children Jenny, Crissy and Dustin of Texas; the mother of his children June Booth; many
close friends and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29,
2007, in Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava, under the direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Mark Hatcher, Pastor Dustin Ledford, and Pastor
Terry Allcorn officiating. Burial with full military honors was held at 2 p.m., in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday,
Jan. 28, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions are
suggested to South Side Senior Center, American Cancer Society, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Foundation or Gideons International. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Boren, Gladys (Hickman) 11 Oct 1901 - 12 Oct 1972 OH 12 Oct 1972 p6
Mrs. Gladys Boren, 71, of Kimbrough Nursing Home, died last Thursday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. She had been head of Volunteer services at Cox and
had been in charge of the gift shop. She was a member of the South Street Christian
Church for 60 years. Mrs. Boren is survived by her husband, Harold, also of the
Kimbrough Nursing Home; a son, H. E. Boren, Jr. of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; a brother,
Warren Hickman, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Nora G__ian, Rockville, Mo and three
grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of Jewell E. W__ Funeral home
Borgstadt, Edith Inez (Young) Harp 27 May 1918 - 21 Oct 1962 CCR 25 Oct 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of John F. & Emma (McWilliams) Young; married first 17 Mar 1934
Chester Harp; married second Leslie Borgstadt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Inez Borgstadt, 44, of Route 2, Aullville, who was
killed in an automobile accident at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in Missouri 13 north of
Higginsville, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial will be in
Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Borgstadt is survived by her husband, Leslie and
their three-year-old daughter, Kathy Jane, who were both in the car at the time of the
accident but were not seriously injured. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Karen
Fern Fox, Willard; a son, Richard Harp, 1449 East Whiteside, Springfield; her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Young, Nixa; a brother, Harry Young, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Fern
Maples and Mrs. Elsie Reynolds, both of Nixa; four grandchildren and a step-grandchild.
Boriff, Raymond 3 Mar 1912 - 8 Oct 1957 CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
Funeral services for Raymond Boriff, 45 who died October 8 at the home of his
parents in Washington D. C. were held Sunday, October 13 at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Sechler officiating. Burial was in the Weaver Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin. Mr. Boriff was born March 3, 1912 at Sparta and for the past 16 years had been
employed in government work in Washington, D. C. Survivors include the parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Boriff, one brother, Poe of Albuquerque, N. M. and a host of friends
Borman, Alice Katherine 1873 - 20 Mar 1961
CCR 23 Mar 1961 p5
[Note: surname spelling from tombstone; married Matt Borman]

Rosary services for Mrs. Alice Katherine Bormann, 87, who died at 2 p.m.
Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Albert Kitten of Route 2, Billings were held at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Billings. Funeral mass was at 9 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church with Rev. William J. Connell officiating. Burial was
in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Bourmann was a native of Browne, Ia. and had lived in
the Billings community since 1911. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Billings. She is survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Lean Arndt, Kansas City; two sons,
Ben A. Bormann of Billings and John J. Bormann of Springfield, eight grandchildren and
17 great grandchildren.
Borman, Ben A. 16 May 1896 - 19 Jan 1974 OH 24 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: married Louise E. Huber 8 Aug 1892 - 7 Dec 1969]
Billings - Rosary services for Ben A. Borman, 77, a former Billings resident, were
held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel here with the Rev. Jerry Aschbacher
officiating. Funeral mass was Tuesday in St. Joseph Church with burial in the church
cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Walker of Billings and Mrs.
Maria Rice of Denver, one brother, John of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kitten,
Billings and Mrs. Lena Arndt of Kansas City; four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Borman, Louisa E. (Huber) 8 Aug 1892 - 7 Dec 1969 CCR 11 Dec 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Henriette ( ) Huber; married Ben A. Borman 16 May 1896
- 19 Jan 1974]
Rosary services for Mrs. Louisa E. Borman, 77, of Billings, were at 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the Cantrell Chapel in Billings, Funeral mass was at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St.
Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. William F. Connell officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Billings, Mrs. Borman died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. She was a member of St.
Joseph Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband,
Ben A. Borman; two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Walker, Billings and Mrs. Bennie Marie
Rice, Denver, Colo; three sisters, Mrs. Augusta Wissbaum and Mrs. Margaret Hunter,
both of Springfield, and Mrs. Theresa Lehman, Billings; one brother, Henry Huber,
Billings; four grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Borman, Matthew 1865 - 30 Apr 1948 CCR 6 May 1948
[Note: married Alice Katherine 1873 - 20 Mar 1961]
Matthew Borman, 82, a retired farmer, died at his home in Billings April 30. He
was born in Clinton county, Iowa, and as a young man lived for a short time in the state
of Georgia. He moved to the Billings community in 1911. He was a member of the St.
Joseph church of Billings. Rosary services were held Sunday evening at the Maples
Chapel in Billings. Survivors are his wife, Alice; two sons, Ben of Billings and John of
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Marry Kitten of Billings and Mrs. L. C. Arndt of Kansas
City; one brother and one sister. Funeral services were held Monday morning in the St.
Joseph church by Rev. Gervass Ingoldsby with burial in the church cemetery under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
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Born, Elaine (Jemes) 1921 - 19 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charles M. & Ottie (Hyde) Jemes; married Byron A. Born 17 May
1917 - May 1985]
Elaine Jemes Born, 67, of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey, died Jan. 19 in the home of her
daughter, with whom she lived in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Services for Mrs. Born were
held Jan. 23 in the Kearney A. Snyder Funeral Home, Lancaster. She was born in
Marshfield to Charles M, and Ottie Hyde Jemes, and was married to Byron A. Born, who
preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Born was a graduate of SMSU. She formerly taught
school at the Sunshine Grade School, and later served there as assistant to the principal.
She and her husband were the owners and operators of Adams Letter Company in New
York City for 35 years. Mrs. Born was a founding member and member of the Board of
Directors of the Wedgwood Society of New York. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara
B. Sniffin, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Karen B. Presswood, Annapolis, Maryland; four
granddaughters; four sisters, Mary Harper, Ozark, Betty Davis, Seal Beach, California;
Frances Campbell, Riverside, California, and Crysteen Puett, Niangua; and two brothers,
Thomas Jemes, Houston, Texas, and William Jemes, Des Moines, Iowa. In lieu of
flowers, contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association.
Borneman, Edna M. 25 Jun 1904 - 10 Aug 1992 NN-E 12 Aug 1992
Edna Borneman, 88, died at 3:17 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at Cox Medical Center
South. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred; a sister, Grace Dobroth; and a
stepdaughter, Marjorie Morrow. Survivors include a son, Fred, and his wife, Pat, Ozark; a
granddaughter, Susan Oakley, and her husband, Paul; a great-granddaughter, Elizabeth; a
grandson, Cary, and his wife, Dena; great-grandchildren Cara and Kyle; step-greatgrandchildren, Tracy and Kelly Savage; grandsons Fred, Jr., and Christopher, and his
wife, Deanne; great-granddaughter Kristin; granddaughter Lori Fuge, and her husband,
Jeff; grandchildren David and Elizabeth, all of Springfield; a daughter, Nancy
Jacobsmeyer; a granddaughter, Lane, both of Ozark; grandsons Ross, Springfield, and
Brian, New York; a son, Robert, and his wife, Agnes; a grandson, Robert, and his wife,
Mary Dell; great-grandchildren Adam, Koelling and William, all of Atlanta, Ga.; a
grandson, Matthew, Dallas, Texas; a grandson, Scott, and his wife, Jane, Charlottesville,
Va.; grandchildren Elizabeth Marie and Greg, and his wife, Kelly, all of Atlanta; a stepgranddaughter, Margo Cooper, and her husband, Dick; step-great-grandchildren Brent
and Julie, Wheaton, Ill., and Thomas, Chicago, Ill. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 12; at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Fr. John
Brath officiating. Burial will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to The
Kitchen, Springfield.
Bos, Albert 14 Aug 1927 - 19 Nov 1994
Albert Bos, 67, Billings was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center South E.R.,
Saturday November 19, 1994 at 5:32 p.m. of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Bos was a
member of St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ in Springfield. He was an award
winning dairyman, a registered Holstein cattle breeder and was the current Vice President
of the Christian County Farm Bureau. A Member of the D.G.I.A. and the A.S.C.S. He
was a past Director of Mid-Am Dairymen, Southern Division, a former Billings School

Board Member and a contractor. He is survived by his wife; Sue, 3 sons and their wives;
Henry and Debbie Bos, Albert and Angela Bos, Jr. and Ralph and Sandee Bos, all of
Billings; a daughter and her husband,: Alice Sue and Glen Wilken of Crane, 1 brother,
Eikle Bos of the Netherlands, 2 sisters; Tina Boerema of Pantego, North Carolina and Ali
Dalling of the Netherlands, 12 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ, Springfield, with Pastor
John E. Masters officiating. Burial was in West Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings under
direction of Meadors of Billings. The Republic Monitor, November 24 1994.
Bostic, Arminta (Wells) 28 Jul 1861 - 20 Jun 1950 CCR 22 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of Solomon & Elizabeth (Huff) Wells; married 1882 Charles K. Bostic
9 Feb 1862 - 23 Oct 1947; Arminda in mortuary record & tombstone]
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Arminta Bostic of
Smyrna who died Monday in Springfield following a lingering illness. Mrs. Bostic was
born in Wise County, Virginia, July 28, 1861, and was 88 years old at the time of her
death. She married Charles K. Bostic in Claron, Virginia, in 1882. To this union was born
seven children, two sons and five daughters. One son and two daughters preceded her in
death. Her husband died October 23, 1947. Survivors are one son, John Bostic of Ozark,
three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Woods of R. 2 Rogersville, Mrs. Vernon Finkbiner of
Springfield, and Mrs. C.L. Kent of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Amanda
Rasmussen of Mineral Wells, Texas; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was an active member in the Missonary Baptist Church, being a member of the
Smyrna Church at the time of her death. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev.
Lynn Swadley in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Pembina
Cemetery.
Bostic, Charles K. 9 Feb 1862 - 23 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John & Mary Ann (Lawson) Bostic; married Arminda Wells 28 Jul 1861 19 Jun 1950]
Charles K. Bostic was born Feb. 9, 1862, at Fairview, Virginia, and departed this
life Oct. 23, 1947, at his home northeast of Ozark, at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 14
days. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Arminda Bostic, one son, John Bostic of Ozark,
three daughters, Mrs. Elmer Woods and Mrs. Vernon Finkbinder of Rogersville, Mrs.
Claude L. Kent of Oklahoma City; two brothers, H.B. Bostic of Portland, Ore., and J.W.
Bostic of Weiser, Idaho, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mr. Bostic had
been a member of the Smyrna Baptist church more than 30 years ago. Funeral services
were held October 23 at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. L.V. Swadley of
Springfield with burial in the Pembina cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Bostic, Cynthia Ellen(Brookshire) 15 Apr 1873 - 16 May 1957 CCR 23 May 1957 p5
[Note: married 18 Dec 1888 William Clem Bostic 10 Jul 1865 - 11 Jan 1943; Cyntha on
tombstone]
Funeral services for Cynthia Brookshire Bostic were conducted Sunday, May 19
at 2 p.m. in the Chestnut Ridge Church by Rev. Swadley with burial in the Schupbach
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. She was born April 15, 1873 and
died May 16 at the age of 84 years, one month and one day. She was married to William

Clem Bostic December 18, 1888. To this union, three children were born. One daughter
preceded her in death. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Emily Holmes of Spokane, one
son, Tom Bostic of Vacaville, Calif; 16 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
Bostic, Ezra Thomas “Tom”13 Mar 1908 - 19 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: Son of William Clem & Cynthia Ellen (Brookshire) Bostic; married Jewel Cupp
29 Jul 1914 - 8 Jan 1937 ; married Lucy Achor]
OZARK - Services for Ezra Tom Bostic, 69, Niland, Calif. formerly of Christian
County were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu,
Jr. officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery. Mr. Bostic died at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Pioneer Hospital, Brawley, Calif.. after a long illness. Mr. Bostic was a longtime
Christian County resident and moved to California in the late forties. He was a member
of Chestnutridge Baptist Church south of here. Surviving are nine sons, Elmer Eugene of
Downing, Calif., Johnny Earl, Paramount, Calif.., Johnny Earl, Paramount, Calif., Frank
Andrew, William “Bill” and Tommy Junior, all of Ozark, Jerry Lloyd of Detroit, Ezra
Lee of the state of Michigan, Roger Allen of Branson and Charles Ray of Spokane. Also
surviving are seven daughters, Mrs. Billie June Wood and Mrs. Linda Ellen Cordell, both
of Ozark, Mrs. Jewel Marie Bryant and Mrs. Bessie L. Sellers, both of Phoenix, Mrs. Jo
Ann Singleterry, Tulsa and Misses Sally Ann Bostic an Cora Lynn Bostic, both of the
state of California; 52 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Bostic, Ezra Thomas “Tom”13 Mar 1908 - 19 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p14
We would like to personally thank our neighbors and friends for the prayers, food,
flowers, phone calls and acts of kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one.
Elmer Bostic, Earl Bostic, Frank Bostic, Bill Bostic, Tom Bostic, Jerry Bostic, Ezra
Bostic, Roger Bostic, Charles Bostic, Billie Wood, Linda Cordell, Jewell Bryant,
LeeAnna Sellars, Joan Singleterry, Sally Bostic and Cora Bostic. A special thanks to the
First Christian Church, Adams Funeral Home, Hosea Bilyeu, Sr. and Mr. and Mr.s Hosea
Bilyeu, Jr.
Bostic, Florita Dean "Rita" (Wade) 24 Nov 1963 - 16 Aug 2004 CCH-N 25 Aug
2004
Florita Dean "Rita" Bostic, 40, Ozark, died in her home Monday, Aug. 16, 2004.
She was born on November 24, 1963 and graduated from Sparta High School. Rita had
worked for Hagale's Garment Factory, Fasco Industries, and Accurate Plastics. Survivors
include: Two daughters, Vanessa and Amanda Bostic, Ozark; her mother, Shirley Wade,
Ozark; a grandmother, Myrtle Dilley, Springfield; and two aunts, Joyce Bostic and Helen
Liles, both of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy, and her father, John
Wade. Cremation was under direction of Adams Funeral Home. A private service is
planned.
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Bostic, Lona Marie 21 Mar 1974 - 5 Apr 1993 OH 14 Apr 1993
[Note: Daughter of Roger and Joyce Bostic]

Lona Marie Bostic, 19, Ozark, died Monday, April 5, 1993 at 5:30 p.m., in her
parents’ home following a long illness. She was born March 21, 1974, the daughter of
Roger and Joyce Bostic. She attended First Baptist Church of Ozark. she was active with
Special Olympics and a senior at Ozark High School. Survivors include her parents,
Roger and Joyce Bostic; three sisters, Lina and Christy Bostic of the home, and Lola Hall
and her husband Johnny, Springfield; one brother, Jaime Bostic of the home; her
grandmother, Lucy Aaron, Highlandville; several aunts, uncles, cousins, two nieces and
one nephew. Services were held Thursday, April 8, in Harris Funeral Home with the Rev.
Frank Bostic officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions
can be made to Michael Swift, M. D., Division of Medical Genetics CB#7250 Biological
Sciences Research Center, The University of North Carolina at Carolina at Chapel Hill,
Chapel Hill, N. C. 27599-7250.
Bostic, Timothy Allen 6 Aug 1985 - 27 Jan 2004 CCH-N 3 Feb 2004
Timothy Allen Bostic, 18, Ozark, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004. He was born Aug.
6, 1985 in Springfield. He was working at Rosie Jo's Restaurant in Ozark. Survivors
include his parents, William Franklin Bostic and Rita Bostic, both of Ozark; two sisters,
Vanessa Renee Bostic and Amanda Marie Bostic; grandparents, Frank and Pearl Bostic,
Highlandville, Shirley Wade, Sparta, and Louise Rush, LaGrange, Ga.; and two greatgrandmothers, Lucy Aaron, Ozark, and Myrtle Dilley, Springfield. A memorial service
was at noon Feb. 7 in Craig Hollow Church, Highlandville. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Bostic, William Clem 10 Jul 1865 - 11 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
[Note: Son of Ezra Thomas & Emily Roundtree (Clark) Bostic; married 18 Dec 1888
Cynthia Ellen Brookshire 15 Apr 1873 - 16 May 1957]
Funeral services for William Clem Bostic, 77, who died Jan. 11 at his home in
Ozark, following a lengthy illness, were held Jan. 13, in the Chestnutridge church,
conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks, with burial in Schupbach cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Bostic was born in Illinois in 1865. In 1888 he was
married to Cynthia Brookshire and to this union were born three children. Survivors
include the widow, two children, Mrs. Emily Holmes, Spokane, and Tom Bostic,
Chestnutridge; a sister, Mrs. Alice Taylor, Taneyville, and many other relatives and
friends.
Boswell, Golda Ethel (Todd) Pettit 28 Mar 1899 - 28 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of ; married 19 Mar 1917 Robert Leonard Pettit 9 Apr 1896 - Aug 1983
Mrs. Golda E. Boswell, 78, Route 1, Galloway, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. She was a native of the state of Missouri, but had
lived most of her life in Amarillo, Tex. Survivors include two sons, Doyle Pettit,
Rogersville and Delmon Pettit, Amarillo, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Ora Mills, Route 1,
Galloway; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Graveside services were at 2
p.m. Thursday at Springhill Cemetery under direction of Klingner, with the Rev. Joe
Mundy officiating.

Boswell, Steven Richard 1961 - 20 Dec 2006 SN-L 22 Dec 2006
Steven Richard Boswell, 45, Pineville, Missouri, formerly of Billings, Missouri,
passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at Washington Regional Medical Center,
Fayetteville, Arkansas, due to injuries in a motor vehicle accident. Graveside services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Rose Hill West Cemetery,
Billings, with Pastor Larry Jones officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings. The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com
Botolfson, Brent 1895 - 21 Jan 1967 CCR 26 Jan 1967 p1
Brent Botolfson, 71, of 1240 East University, Springfield, died at 6:45 p.m.
Saturday in Burge Protestant Hospital. Mr. Botolfson, a retired carpenter, was born in
Norway and had been a United States citizen nearly 50 years. He received his
naturalization papers in Aug, 1918. Survivors are his wife, Rose of the home; one son,
Lewis of Chicago, Ill. and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 24 in Grace Methodist Church, Springfield, with Dr. Glen Jones
officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Botteron, Dorothy Lucille (Avery) 24 Jul 1910 - 24 May 1992 NN-E 27 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Walter Clarence & Ethel Ann Avery; married 24 Apr 1983 John
Botteron]
Dorothy Lucille Botteron, 81, Aurora, died Sunday, May 24 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 24, 1910 in Henry County, the daughter of
Walter Clarence and Ethel Ann Avery. She was preceded in death by her husband, John
Botteron, on April 24, 1983. Survivors include two sisters, Irene Wilhoit, Republic, and
Erma Louise Jones, Florissant; two nieces, Shirley Cramer, Hazelwood, and Norma Jean
Land, House Springs. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26 in Ozark Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating.
Bougher, Alice (Morton) 1875 - 26 Nov 1956 CCR 6 Dec 1956 p 4
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Morton Bougher, 81 who died November 26 were
held Monday, Dec 3 at 11:00 a.m.. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev.
James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Forsyth Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at
McCracken , she had resided at a farm east of Ozark for the past thirty years. Survivors
include four daughters, Alice Bougher and Mary Bougher of the home , Mrs. Gladys
Estep of Sparta and Mrs. Clara Estep of Shell City, MO; five brothers, Charles, Lawrence
and Clarence Morton, all of Chariton, Iowa, Hal Morton of Minburn, Iowa and Otta
Morton of Dickens, Mo and several nieces and nephews.
Bougher, Altie 14 Aug 1905 - 9 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of Solomon & Alice (Morton) Bougher]
Altie Bougher, 82, died March 9 in the Camden Nursing Home, Harrisonville,
Missouri, after a long illness. Services were held Saturday in the Adams Funeral Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Old Forsyth Cemetery,
Forsyth. Altie was born Aug. 14, 1905, in Columbia, Iowa, to Solomon and Alice

(Morton) Bougher. She moved to Christian County in 1923 with her parents, and resided
on a farm. She was a longtime resident of this area before moving to Peculiar to live with
a niece, Jean Cockran. She was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for more than
fifty years; she also became a member of the New Life Baptist Church at Peculiar. She
was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Her survivors include nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Bougher, Floyd 23 Mar 1897 - 13 Mar 1953 CCR 19 Mar 1953 p8
[Note: Son of Solomon & Alice (Morton) Bougher]
Floyd Bougher was born in Lucus County Iowa on March 23, 1897 and passed
away at his home near Ozark, Missouri on March 13, 1953, following a brief illness. Mr.
Bougher was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Missionary
Baptist Church where he had served as superintendent of the Sunday School for the past
25 years. He also served his church as a deacon, a Sunday School teacher and a member
of the board. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Alice Bougher of the home, four sisters,
Misses Altee and Mary Bougher, also of the home, Mrs. Estep of Sparta and Mrs. Clara
Estep of Schell City, Mo; six nieces and four nephews; a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning in the Chaffin Funeral Home
Chapel with Rev. Childers officiating. Burial was in Forsyth Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Bougher, Mary Fern 28 Aug 1907 - Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
OZARK - Services for Miss Mary Fern Bougher, 69, Ozark, were at 1 p.m.
Sunday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
the Old Forsyth Cemetery. Miss Bougher died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield after a long illness. She had lived in Christian County since1923 and
was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church here. Survivors include two sisters, Miss
Alta Bougher of Miss Bougher’s home and Mrs. Gladys Estep, Sparta.
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Bougher, Mary Fern 28 Aug 1907 - Dec 1976 OH 20 Jan 1977 p8
We want to thank all who sent cards, flowers, food and the prayers in the loss of
our dear sister, Mary Bougher. May God Bless Each of You. Alta Bougher & Gladys
Estep.
Bouldin, Harold C. 18 Jan 1903 - Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p2
[Note: married Clara Bell]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Harold C. Bouldin, 73, Route 2, Rogersville, were
at 1:20 p.m. Thursday in Barber-Edwards- Arthur chapel in Marshfield with the Revs.
Bernie Wingo and Gordon Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery. The
family will be at the funeral home form 7:30 until 9 tonight. Mr. Bouldin, a farmer, died
at 1:10 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after an illness of about eight
months. Survivors include his wife, Clara Bell; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Evans,
Palmdale, Calif., Mrs. Susie Hale, Florissant and Mrs. Cyrena Hogue, Alma, Ark.; three
sons, Harold W. of Route 2, Marshfield, Jim of Pensacola, Fla. and Joe of Route 3,
Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Ray Route 2, Marshfield and Mrs. Mary Westmeyer,
Springfield; and seven grandchildren.

Bourdelais, Aggie M. (DeLisle) Melton 3 Oct 1904 - 21 Dec 1994 CCH-N 28 Dec
1994
[Note: Daughter of J. Lilburn & Sarah (Melton) DeLisle; married 8 May 1926 Andy
Melton 3 Oct 1907 - 7 Nov 1967; married 1977 Herbert Bourdelais]
Aggie Melton Bourdelais, 90, Nixa, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994 in Nixa Park
Care Center. She was born Oct. 3, 1904 in Ozark, the daughter of Lilburn and Sarah
Melton DeLisle. She was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Preceding her in death
were her first husband, Andy Melton, on Nov. 7, 1967; an infant son; a sister, Florence
Douglas; and a brother, William DeLisle. Survivors include her husband of 17 years,
Herbert Bourdelais; three children and their spouses, Zoe and Allen Moore, Ozark;
Richard and Edna Melton, Highlandville, and Jane and Ken McCullough, Ozark; 15
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a brother,
Lenville DeLisle, Joplin. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 23, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Tim Snider officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of
Ozark.
Bousman, Elsie Mae (Toynton) 28 Jun 1902 - 17 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
[Note: Daughter of Edwin & Emma (Schmidt) Toynton; married William Guy Bousman
30 Aug 1887 - 21 Feb 1972]
Funeral services were held last Friday for Mrs. Elsie Bousman, 76 of Pleasant
Hope. Survivors include two sisters., Mrs. Edna Hale of Billings and Mrs. Della Lehman
of Republic; a brother, Arthur Toynton of Billings.
Boutwell, Lucile A. (Cunningham) 2 Jun 1903 - 27 Feb 1996 CCH-N 2 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of; married Parke L. Boutwell 29 Jun 1899 - 16 Apr 1967]
Lucile A. Boutwell, resident of Ozark, MO died February 27 at the home of her
son in Ozark at the age of 92. She was born June 2, 1903, in Fort Collins, Colorado. On
September 11, 1921, Parke L. Boutwell and Lucile A. Cunningham were united in
marriage in Monte Vista, CO. Parke preceded Lucile in death April 16, 1967. Mrs.
Boutwell is survived by two sons, Jack D. Boutwell of Monte Vista, CO and Sam W
Boutwell of Ozark, MO; a daughter, Jo Anna Titmarsh of Ozark, MO; 6 grandchildren
and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Norean Cunningham of San
Diego, CA. A memorial service will be held in Monte Vista in the summer of 1996.
Bovee, Amy L. (Jeffreys) Cornelius 3 Mar 1970 - 20 Nov 2006 SN-L 25 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Bruce Bruton & Dorothy (Burton) Jeffreys; married ? Cornelius;
married ? Bovee]
Amy L. Bovee, of Mount Vernon, Mo., departed this life on Monday, November
20, 2006, in St. John's Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 36 years.
She was born March 3, 1970, in Springfield, Mo., to Bruce Bruton and Dorothy (Burton)
Jeffreys. Amy was a graduate of Parkview High School and attended the First Christian
Church. Survivors include her parents; her companion, Jay Roberts of Mount Vernon,
Mo.; her son, Casey Cornelius of Sparta, Mo.; two daughters, Amanda Williams of
Springfield, Mo., and Danielle Bovee of Mount Vernon, Mo.; her grandson, Aidan
Williams; two brothers, Scott Jeffreys of Arcola, Mo., and Joshua Jeffreys of the United

States Armed Services; aunts, Debbie and Thelma;and a host of cousins and other
relatives. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Greenfield
Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Joe Hampton officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Services are under the
care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.
Bowden, Beverly Jane (Laas) 12 Jun 1958 - 24 Nov 2000 CCH-N 29 Nov 2000
[Note: Daughter of James & Vern (Gerhart) Laas; married Don Bowden]
Beverly Jane Laas Bowden, age 42, of Ozark, Missouri died on Friday, November
24, 2000, at the St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born on June
12, 1958 in Waynesville, Mo., and is the daughter of James and Vern Gerhart Laas. Her
father and stepmother, James and Colleen Laas survive in Ozark. Her mother, Vera
Bowling and her husband, Don, survive in Edwards. She was a graduate of Stover High
School and attended Troy State in Montgomery, Alabama. She served in the United
States Army and the National Guard as a nurse for over 18 years, achieving the rank of
1st Lieutenant. She was a registered nurse and at one time worked at St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield. She was currently owner and operator of Customized
Occupational Health Care Services with the 3M Corporation in Springfield. She was a
chaplain's assistant while serving in the Armed Forces and attended the Baptist church in
Ozark. Survivors also include one daughter, Molly Jane Bowden of Ozark; one
stepdaughter, Brittney Bowden of Bolivar; three brothers, Andy Laas and his wife,
Michele of Stover, Nelson Eighmy and his wife, Connie, of Springfield, and Patrick Laas
of Ozark; seven sisters, Darlene Braden and her husband, Berry, of Warsaw, Sandy
Welpman and her husband, Randy, of Stover, Pam Lester and her husband, Mike, of
Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, Tia White, and her husband, Tom, of St. Charles, Shannon
Laas, Kelly Laas, and Genevieve Lass, all of Ozark, nieces , nephews, other relatives and
a host of friends. Services were planned for Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at the
Stover United Methodist Church, with the. Col. Lew Burnett, Chaplin US Army (Ret.)
and Rev. Diane Cutler officiating. Connie Goetze is to accompany the congregation in
the songs "The Old Rugged Cross," "Sunshine In My Soul," and "When the Roll Is
Called Up Yonder." A selection of "Time to Fly," will also be played. Interment, with
military funeral honors is to be held in the Stover Cemetery. Memorial contributions were
suggested to the charity of the donor's choice. Funeral arrangements were under the
direction of the Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Stover, Missouri.
Bowden, June Louise (Wells) 23 Oct 1931 - 15 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Chester & Thelma (Enders) Wells]
June Louise Bowden, age 64, of Ozark, died Wednesday, May 15, 1996, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born October 23, 1931 in St. Louis and was the
daughter of Chester and Thelma (Enders) Wells. she continued to live in St. Louis
throughout her life before moving to Ozark two years ago. Survivors include three sons,
Frank Bowden, Springfield, David Bowden and his wife, Reba, Rogersville, and Bruce
Bowden and his wife, Sue, St. Louis; six grandchildren, Julie, Anita, Ericka, Karen,
Victoria, and Katherine; a sister, Nancy Honigfort, Kansas City; and a brother, Ray C.
Wells, West Plains. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18, in Adams

Funeral Home, Ozark, with Kenneth Chamberlain, pastor of Ozark Church of the
Nazarene, officiating. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery.
Bowden, Ronald Chester 5 Jan 1941 - 1 Feb 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Son of Chester & Jeanette (Evans) Bowden; married Doris Jean]
Ronald Chester Bowden, age 58, of Springfield, died Monday, Feb. 1 in his home.
He was born January 5, 1941 in Bedford, Indiana and was the son of Chester and Jeanette
(Evans) Bowden. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Bowden was machinist for
an aircraft parts manufacturer before moving to this area. He owned his own
wallpapering business for the past fifteen years. Survivors include: his wife, Doris Jean
Bowden; nine children, Rhonda Vega, Deborah Meyer, Mark Bowden, Christina
Bowden, and Linda Bowden, all of Indianapolis, Indiana, Estil Kirby and James Kirby
both of Springfield, John Kirby, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Judy Bailey, Ozark; 20
grandchildren; and two brothers, Mike and Larry Bowden. Following visitation a
graveside service was held Thursday, Feb. 4, in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Military honors were provided by the
Veteran's Memorial Team.
Bowen, Oliver Mann 17 Jun 1927 - 23 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of Oliver & Viola Bowen; married 9 Feb 1951 Mickie Chesser]
Oliver M. Bowen, age 70, of Sparta, died Friday, January 23, 1998, in Cox
Medical Center South, after a long illness. He was born June 17, 1927 in Jacksonville,
Fla., and was the son of Oliver and Viola Bowen. He served his country in the U.S. Navy.
On February 9, 1951, he and Mickie Chesser were married. Mr. Bowen retired from Pan
American World Airlines. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, and attended James River
Assembly of God Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mickie; two sons, Larry O. Bowen
and his wife, Karen, Rogersville, and Barry D. Bowen and his wife, Marie, Washington
State; six grandchildren, Lisa Johnson and her husband, Brad, Traci, Shanda and Kristin
Crawford, and Anastasia and Austin Bowen; two great-grandchildren, Jared Crawford,
and Sierra Johnson; three brothers, Richard, Sonny, and Bobby Bowen, and a sister, Ethel
Mae Bjork, all of Florida. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 27, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor John Snavely officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Bowers, Austin 5 Mar 1901 - 18 Feb 1992 NN-E 27 Feb 1992
Austin Bowers, 90, died at 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1992 in AmericanaFremont Healthcare Center. A Missouri native, he spent most of his life as a farmer in
Douglas and surrounding counties. After retiring he and his wife moved to
Springfield. He was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. Preceding him in
death were his wife, Gertie Ivlae Bowers, Oct. 1, 1990; a sister, Peggy Anderson; and
his parents, Henry and Myrtle Bowers. Survivors include a son, Gene Bowers and his
wife, Priscilla, Springfield; two daughters, Geraldine Painter and her husband, Glenn,
and Janette Stafford and her husband, Arleigh, all of Springfield; five grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Oscar Bowers, Harrisburg, Pa., Frank :
Bowers, Springfield, and Oras “Si” Bowers, Fordland; two sisters, Fern Harville,
Branson, and Hazel Philpott, Kansas City; and other relatives and friends. Services
were Friday in Adams Funeral Nome, Ozark, with the Rev. Phillip Wright officiating.

Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Bowers, Frank James 20 Apr 1910 - 13 May 2004 SN-L 16 May 2004
[Note: Son of Henry Edward & Myrtle Mitchell; married first Mae; married second
Alice]
Frank James Bowers, son of Henry Edward and Myrtle Mitchell was born April
20, 1910, near Dogwood in Douglas County, Mo. He went to be with the Lord on May
13, 2004, in his home at Mount Vernon, Mo., at the age of 94 years and 23 days. He was
united in marriage to Irene Bowers on Aug. 12, 1995. Mr. Bowers moved to Springfield
to go to work for Frisco Railroad and retired after 47 years. He was a member of the
Mount Vernon First Baptist Church. Frank had served as Sunday School Superintendent
at Immanuel Baptist Church in Springfield and Battlefield First Baptist Church. He was a
people person and never met a stranger. Frank loved the outdoors and never missed an
opportunity to hunt, fish or run his dogs. He enjoyed woodworking in his younger years
and made many special items for family and friends. Gardening and his flowers were a
part of his outdoor ventures. He will be sadly missed. He was preceded in death by his
wives, Mae Bowers, Alice Bowers; his son, Jimmy Bowers; two daughters, Bula
Dinwiddie and Betty Taylor; and stepson Gary Davis. Frank is survived by his wife of the
home, Irene Bowers; children, Jerry Bowers and wife Sarah of Willard, Jake Bowers and
wife Judy of Nixa, Barbara Ward-Maher and husband Joe of Republic, Jack Bowers and
wife Brenda of Billings; two stepdaughters, Diane Case and husband John of Stotts City,
and Lisa Henderson and husband Mark of Carthage; daughter-in-law Nancy Bowers of
Springfield; 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Fern Harville of
Ozark; a brother, Si Bowers of Fordland; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 17,
2004, at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Midtown with Jim Schudy officiating.
Burial will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Sunday, May
16, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. For those desiring, memorial donations
may be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Missouri, 1510 W. Elfindale, Springfield,
MO 65807, with envelopes provided at the funeral home.
Bowers, Gertie M. 4 Feb 1904 - 1 Oct 1990 NN-E 4 Oct 1990
[Note: married Austin Bowers 5 Mar 1901 - 18 Feb 1992]
Gertie M. Bowers, 86, Springfield, died Monday, Oct. 1 , 1990, at 4:45 p.m. in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. Born near Goodhope, she spent most of her life in
Douglas County At retirement, she and her husband moved to Springfield. She was a
member of the Jefferson Avenue Church in Springfield. Survivors include her husband.
Austin; a son, Gene, and his wife, Priscilla, Springfield; two daughters, Geraldine Painter,
and her husband, Glenn, and Janette Stafford, and her husband, Arleigh, all of
Springfield; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers; a sister and other
relatives and a host friends. Funeral services will be today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Adams
Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Wright officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood
Cemetery, Douglas County. Visitation was from 5 to 7:30 in. Wednesday in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or charity of the donor’s
choice.

Bowers, Gloria Marie (Dennis) 22 Mar 1928 - 9 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002 &
CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of George & Luella (Traughber) Dennis]
Gloria Marie Bowers, 73, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2002. She
was born March 22, 1928 in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of George and Luella
(Traughber) Dennis. She lived most of her life in Cotter, Arkansas. She and her daughter
moved to Ozark in 1969. Gloria was a homemaker and had worked as a Nurse's Aid at
Cox Medical Center before retirement. She was a Baptist by faith and had played piano
for several churches. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. Her faith kept
her strong throughout her life. Survivors include: her daughter, Mary Williams and
husband Randy, Ozark; two grandchildren, Heather Schupbach and Lucas Schupbach; a
great-grandson, Logan Matthew Schupbach; two brothers, Louis Dennis and John
Dennis, both of Cotter, Arkansas; a sister, Grace McCullah, Branson West; a sister-inlaw, Thelma Spoon, Gassville, Arkansas; three nieces, Carol Phillips, Mountain Home,
Arkansas, and Kathy Deatherage, Ozark, Arkansas, and Katherine Lee Murray, Crane;
and a nephew, Bill McCullah, Springfield. A memorial service was 2:00 p.m. Thursday,
February 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Jim Jeffries
officiating.
Bowers, James Albert 9 May 1885 - 6 May 1972 CCR 11 May 1972 p4
[Note: married Lillie Mae]
James Albert Bowers, 86, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday in the
Springfield MediCenter, He had been ill since October. Mr. Bowers had lived in Ozark
the past year, moving here from Benton, Ark. He was a member of the Jehovah’s
Witnesses. Surviving are his wife, Lillie Mae; four sons, John W. Bowers, Republic,
David L. Bowers, Ozark, James L. Bowers and Howard Bowers, both of Benton, Ark,;
six daughters, Mrs. James Litten, Tulare, Calif., Mrs. Clifford Snowder, Pacolma, Calif.,
Mrs. Ruby Weaver, Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Jack Collins and Mrs. Ben Allen, Both of Casa
Grande, Ariz. and Mrs. Joe Brill of Fort Madison, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Gustia Warren,
Memphis, Tenn.; 31 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at
1:00 p.m. Monday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel, Springfield. The Rev. Ben Boettcher
officiated. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Bowers, Riley Bryon 1907 - 21 Mar 1994 OH 30 Mar 1994
Riley Byron Bowers, 86, Ozark, died in his home on Monday, March 21, 1994.
He had been a resident of Ozark since 1990. Funeral services were held in Oregon, Ill.,
on Friday, March 25, 1994 under the direction of Adams Funeral Home and Farrel
Holland Funeral Home.
Bowler, Edmund F. 1905 - 5 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
Rosary services for Edmund F. Bowler, 56 of 1034 South Florence, Springfield
who was dead on arrival Saturday at St. John’s Hospital after suffering an apparent heart
attack, were at 7:30 Monday night in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel. Funeral mass
was at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Agnes Cathedral with Msge. V. A. Schroger officiating.

Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Mrs. Bowler is the former Floy Collins with resident
in the Selmore and Ozark communities.
Bowling, Fredia Lorene (Melton) Higgs 19 Sep 1927 - 1 Jun 1991 NN-E 13 Jun 1991
[Note: Daughter of Elzia & Maude Melton; married first ? Higgs; married Aug 1952
Gilbert Bowling died Nov 1977]
Fredia Lorene (Melton) Bowling, 63, Billings, died Saturday, June 1, 1991, after a
short illness. She was born Sept. 19, 1927, in Hoxie, Ark., to Elzia and Maude Melton.
She was a longtime resident of the Ozarks. She was married in August 1952 to Gilbert
Bowling, who preceded her in death in November 1977. She is survived by four sons,
Robert Higgs, Doniphan, Mo., Ronald Higgs, Springfield, Dennis Bowling, Hurley, and
Albert Bowling, Nixa; two daughters, Darlene. Brewer, Crane, and Glenda Pollard, Ava;
nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a sister, Freecy Gammon, Jonesboro, Ark.;
three brothers, Kenneth Melton and Donald Lee Melton, both of Bilmore, Mo., and Carl
Melton, state of Indiana; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services were
Tuesday, June 4, in Hurley Church of God with the Rev. L.S. Cooper officiating. Burial
was in Crane Community Cemetery under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral
Home, Crane.
Bowling, Roy 5 May 1903 - Feb 1968
AND
Bowling, ? (Cupp) 1903 - Feb 1968
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bowling, both 65, Route 1, Billings, will
be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hurley High School gymnasium. Mr. and Mrs. Bowling were
found dead in their mobile home about 8:30 a.m. Friday. Their deaths were ruled “due to
accidental suffocation” by Stone County Coroner George Manlove. The couple’s son-inlaw, Joe Cypret, told authorities he checked on the couple about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, and
they were all right. Bowling, an invalid, had to be put to bed each night, Cypret said.
Friday morning, Mrs. Cypret went to check on her parents and found them dead.
Manlove said after the investigation “the small propane gas stove apparently used up all
the oxygen in the small trailer.” The couple apparently had been dead six to eight hours
when they were found. The Bowlings are survived by three sons, Gilbert, Route 1,
Billings, George Bowling, Jr., and Charles, both of Maquoketa, Iowa; three daughters,
Mrs. Ida Cypret, and Mrs. Thelma Anderson, both of Route 2, Crane, and Mrs.
Maymelee Renfrow, Route 1, Thayer. Mrs. Bowling is also survived by three sisters,
Mrs. Rachel Musical and Mrs. Florence Horn, Billings, and Mrs. Maymie Anderson,
Crane; and two brothers, Leonard and Cecil Cupp, Crane. Mr. Bowling’s other survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Emma Stephens, Galena, and Mrs. Audie Jackson, Crane; and
five brothers, Clyde, Chelsea, Okla., Earl and Elmer, both of Orvilla, Calif., Oral,
Sacramento, Calif., and Leonard, Galena. The Rev. Frank Eaton will officiate at the
services and burial will be in Masonic Cemetery in Crane under direction of Manlove.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1968 in the margin.
Bowling, Roy Roger 18 Dec 1926 - 28 Mar 2005 SN-L 31 Mar 2005

Roy Roger Bowling, age 78, of Billings, Mo., passed away Monday, March 28,
2005, in Cox South. He was born Dec. 18, 1926, in Hazzard, Ky. He was a World War II
Navy veteran. He is survived by his son, Daniel and Elizabeth Bowling and their
children, Daniel Jr., and Sarah, all of Ishpeming, Mich.; three brothers, Clyde, Johnny,
and Peter, all of California; two aunts, Della Mae and Jessie Ramsey; one uncle, Robert
Albers; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, April 1, 2005 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is today from 7 to 8 p.m.
in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Bowling, Sarah Ann (Bolin) 27 Jun 1961 – 5 Dec1997 CCH-N 17 Dec 1997
Sarah Ann Bowling, age 36, of Nixa, died Friday, December 5, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center South, following a short illness. She was born June 27, 1961 and lived
throughout her life in Nixa She was a 1979 graduate of Nixa High School. On April 19,
1979 she married Albert Ray Bowling. Sarah had been a member of Calvary Bible
Church since 1972. She was a secretary for Middleton Stables. Survivors include: Her
husband, Albert; her parents, Gene and Shirley Bolin, Nixa; two children of the home,
Heather Ann and Albert Eugene “Bear” Bowling; a brother, Billy Bolin and his wife,
Amber, Nixa; a sister, Vonda Burns and her husband, Chris, Nixa; a grandmother Hazel
Cave, Nixa; nieces and nephews, and a multitude of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were Monday, December 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Rick
Flood and Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarah Bowling Memorial Fund, in care of
Empire Bank, Nixa.
Bowman, Donald "Don" Victor 13 Mar 1944 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 4 Aug 2006
[Note: married 17 Jun 1967 Mary Ryswyk]
Donald "Don" Victor Bowman of Gardner, Kan., died Tuesday, August 1, 2006,
in his home following a courageous battle against cancer. A ?Celebration of Life? service
will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 7, 2006, in James River Assembly of God,
Ozark, Mo. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. The family
will receive friends on Sunday, August 6, 2006, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the funeral home,
4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. Don was born on March 13, 1944, in
Fairmont, Minn.; graduated from Granada High School; attended St. Cloud, Minn.,
Vocational School and became a professional brick layer; graduated from North Central
University in Minneapolis, Minn., and earned his Master's degree from the Assemblies of
God Theological Seminary, Springfield, Mo. He pastored churches in Litchfield and
Granite Falls, Minn. He served as Minnesota Youth and Christian ED Director of the
Assemblies of God. For nine years he was a foreign missionary in Ghana, West Africa,
until he moved back to Springfield and continued to minister throughout all of Africa in
the Tabernacle Evangelism program. Don married Mary Ryswyk on June 17, 1967. She
died in July 2001. They had two daughters, Tiffany and husband, Mark, and Kirsten and
husband, Daniel; and four grandchildren, Quentin, Evan, Greyson and Addy. Don
married Sydney Matheny on June 11, 2005. After retiring from Foreign Missions, Don
and Sydney (with others) rebuilt a church destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in Waveland,
Miss. They moved to Gardner, Kan., to help grow a new Assembly of God Church there.
He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in April. He is survived by his wife of the
home; his children and their spouses; grandchildren; stepchildren and their spouses; step

grandchildren; six siblings and their spouses; nieces, nephews and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, a brother , and his first wife. Don
served the Lord his entire life and has now gone to be with Him. His one and only desire
was that God receive all the glory from his life. Don was much loved and appreciated and
he will be deeply missed. Memorial donations may be made to Full Life Assembly of
God Building Fund, c/o Bruce Funeral Home, PO Box 192, Gardner, KS 66030. Online
condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Bowman, Leona (Hasty) 31 May 1923 - 26 May 2003 CCH-N 4 Jun 2003
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Clara Elizabeth (Unger) Hasty; married 2 Aug 1947
Richard I. Bowman]
Leona Hasty Bowman, 79, Nixa died May 26, 2003 in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield. She was born May 31, 1923 to John R. and Clara Elizabeth (Unger)
Hasty in Texas County, the 10th of 11 children. In 1926 the family moved to Nixa. She
and Richard I. Bowman were married on Aug. 2, 1947. From this union two sons were
born, Gary David and Curtis Eugene. Bowman was employed with the Nixa Schools in
food services for 22 years, retiring in 1988 to travel and enjoy her family. She was an
active member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were her parents, two
sisters and seven brothers. Survivors include her husband Richard; two sons and their
wives, Gary and Dawn Bowman, Ballwin, and Curtis and Mia Bowman, Beverly Farms,
Mass; two grandchildren, Claudia and Peter Bowman, Beverly Farms, Mass. and a sister,
Opal Dunham, Nixa. Services were at 10 a.m. May 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Springfield.
Bowman, Richard "Dick" G. 27 Apr 1923 - 29 Jun 2004 SN-L 1 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Ralph & Ethel Bowman; married first Elaine; married second Judy
Runner]
Richard Bowman, age 81, of Ozark, passed away June 29, 2004, in Christian
Health Care Center. He was born April 27, 1923, in Mountain Grove, Mo., the son of
Ralph and Ethel Bowman. Richard was Chief Engineer for both KWTO and KGBX
Radio Stations in Springfield for 30 years. In 1971, he fulfilled his dream of owning and
operating his own hardware store, Bowman Ace Hardware. He had the store until retiring
in 1990. Richard was president of the local Kiwanis Club and served on the Board of
Directors of his church, Christ Church Unity. He also served as a board member of
Treasure Lake Resort in Branson for ten years and resigned recently due to health
reasons. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ralph and Ethel Bowman,
and first wife, Elaine Bowman. Survivors include the love of his life, Jody Runner, of the
home; brother and sister-in-law, Vergil and Lorene Bowman; brother and sisters, Bill
Bowman and Lois Bowman, Springfield, and Avis Maddox of Rudy, Ark.; stepson and
wife, Marc and Mary Jo Runner of Republic; stepdaughter, Amanda Runner of the home;
two beautiful grandsons, Ben and Isaac Runner; and four nieces. Richard was a loving
and caring man who loved people and will be missed. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m.
Friday, July 2, 2004, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please make
donations to St. John's HospiceCare, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.

Bowman, William David 28 Feb 1911 - 15 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: married Helen]
William David Bowman, 78, of Branson, died June 15 at Skaggs Community
Hospital, Branson, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Bowman were held June 18 in
Snapp's Funeral Home, Branson, with the Revs. Harold Tennison, Bob Allmon and Tom
Holderby officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Bowman lived
in Taney County and in Wichita, Kansas for most of his life. He was retired from Cessna
Aircraft in Wichita, where he worked as a drill press operator. He was a member of the
Hilltop Full Gospel Church in Reeds Spring. Surviving are his wife, Helen of the home;
three sons, Joe Dean and Roy Gene, both of Crane, and Billy of Springfield; three
daughters, Betty Evatt and Mary Evatt, both of Mt. Vernon, and Joyce Forrester of
Galena, Kansas; one step daughter, Cindie Hopper, Branson; three stepsons, Jim Coffelt,
Chestnutridge, Ron Coffelt, Galena, and Glen Braden, Reeds Spring; a niece, Flossie
Crumm, Crane; a nephew, Leon Saltkill, Greenwich, Kansas; 38 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren.
Bowser, Daniel V. 7 Mar 1904 - Jun 1971 CCR 10 Jun 1971 p8
Funeral services for Dan V. Bowser, 66. of Springfield, were at 4 p.m.
Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home, with Wyatt Kirk officiating. Burial was at 1:30
p.m. Thursday in Shover Springs Cemetery near Hope, Arkansas.
Box, Georgia Mae (Ritchardson) 19 Mar 1919 - 12 Jan 2005 SN-L 14 Jan 2005
Georgia Mae Box, 85, Nixa, Mo., passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005, in
Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo. She was born March 19, 1919, near Springfield,
Mo., to George W. and Effie Mae Sumner Ritchardson. She was united in marriage in
1936 to William Truel Box and to this union seven children were born. He preceded her
in death in 1981. Georgia had lived in Mansfield and Seymour, Mo., and then in Moline,
Ill., where she retired in 1982 from International Harvester. She then moved to Nixa,
Mo., to make her home. She was a member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church and had
done volunteer work at St. John's Hospital in Springfield for several years. She was also
preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Kathryn Crawford. She is survived by her
children, Bill Box and wife, Barbara, Eldridge, Iowa, Shirley Cardwell and husband, Bill,
Port Charlotte, Fla., Deloris Baty and husband, Dean, Nixa, Mo., Dorothy Akers and
husband, Cal, Lake Panasoffkee, Fla., Clyde Box, Ozark, Mo., Carol Stratton and
husband, Jerry, East Moline, Ill., and Rick Box, Nixa, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren; a sister, Mildren Hamilton, Springfield, Mo.; a number of nieces and
nephews, other relatives and many friends. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January
16, 2005, in Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, with Reverend Don Blansit
officiating. Burial will be in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Georgia would want to be
remembered for her love of God, her church, and her loving family. She will be greatly
missed by all her family and many friends.
Boyce, Vertie May (Manley) 14 Jun 1904 - 3 Jan 1925
Funeral services for Vertie May Boyce, 21 years old, who died Saturday night at
the home, 1900 West Phelps street, were held at 11 o’clock this morning at the home,
with interment in Manley cemetery, south of Springfield, under direction of the Paxson

Undertaking company. She is survived by the father, J. D. Manley, one son, three
brothers, C. B. Manley, who is principal of Reed Junior High of this city; Hobart and
Robert Manley, all of this city, and by three sisters, Blanche, Hazel and Helen Manley, all
of this city. The Springfield Republican, January 6, 1925.
Boyd, Anita Michelle May 1962 - May 1962
Anita Michelle Boyd, two-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd, Route 1,
Clever, died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday at Springfield Baptist Hospital. Graveside services
will be at Frazier Cemetery at 2 p.m. today with the Rev. Bill Jones officiating. Burial
will be under the direction of Harris of Clever. Survivors besides the parents include the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman Boyd, Galloway; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Meritt, Route 1, Clever; and the maternal greatgrandmother, Mrs. John French, Route 1, Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 5, 1962 in the margin.Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Boyd, Anita Michelle 3 May 1962 - 5 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
Graveside services for Anita Michelle Boyd, two-day-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John Boyd, Route 1, Clever, who died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday at Springfield Baptist
Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Frazier Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Jines
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Clever. Survivors in addition to the
parents include the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Sherman Boyd of
Galloway; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Merritt of Clever and the
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. John French of Clever.
Boyd, C. L. 1912 - 10 Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
Funeral services for C. L. Boyd, 56, Route 2, Bolivar were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Leroy Roberts officiating. Burial was in Morrisville Cemetery.
Mr. Boyd, a lifelong resident of Bolivar and well-known carpenter and stockman, died
about 10 p.m. Saturday in his home after an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his
wife, Avis; two daughters, Mrs. Bill Root, Route 1, Bolivar, Mrs. Ron Miller, Route 2,
Rogersville; one son, Charles Bill, Springfield; two brothers, Lawrence, Route 4, Bolivar,
William, Strafford; three sisters, Mrs. Clark Woodmansee, Pleasant Hope, Mrs. X. X.
McGee, Mantoon, Ill., Mrs. Hal Becker, Ozark; his father, Ralph, of the home; and three
grandchildren.
Boyd, Charles F. 24 Feb 1887 - 12 Mar 1953 CCR 19 Mar 1953 p1
Well-Known Ozarkian Succumbs to Long Illness
Charles F. Boyd was born at Walnut Shade, Taney County, Missouri February 24,
1887 and passed away at his home in Ozark, Missouri March 12, 1953 after a long
illness. He was the oldest son of Daniel B. and Lucinda Boyd. He began his career as a
rural teacher in Taney County where he taught six years, During this time, to further his
education, he attended school at Lead Hill, Arkansas and the School of the Ozarks. After
his marriage in 1911 to Nora Callaway of Sparta, Missouri, he moved to Christian
County where he resided until his death. For the next eight years, he taught school at
Chadwick, Nixa, and Clever. He succeeded in getting the Nixa and Clever schools on the

state-approved list for the first time. The family moved to Ozark in 1920 and the same
year, Mr. Boyd was elected prosecuting attorney. He attended school at SMS, George
Peabody College at Nashville, Tennessee and the University of Missouri law school.
Besides being county superintendent for twenty-five and one-half years, he held several
minor offices. He served as a member of the Ozark Board of Education for twelve years,
as tax attorney, city attorney and president of the Ozark Building and Loan Association,
In 1931, the teachers of Southwest Missouri honored him by electing him president of the
Southwest Missouri Teachers’ Association. He was a member of the Church of Christ
and served as an elder since the organization of the church at Ozark. He retired as
superintendent of schools in 1951. He last official program was a complete
reorganization of the schools of the county. Christian County was one of the first three
counties in the state to reorganize. He leaves his wife, Nora; a son, Charles E. of Kansas
City; and a daughter, Rowena, a teacher in the Kansas City school system. Rowena
Harris Ellingsworth of Torrance, California made her home with the Boyd family for
several years. Six brothers and two sisters survive: Martin, Bill, Seamon, and Raymond
of Sacramento, California; Sherman of Galloway; and Ralph of Keltner; Mrs. Laura
Richardson of Garrison and Mrs. Nellie Bledsoe of Sacramento. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday at 3:30 at the Chaffin Chapel by Henry Boren, assisted by James
Baysinger. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews: Gene,
James, John and Leo Boyd, Vernon Richardson, and Orville Bradley.
Boyd, Eric Eugene 19 May 1958 - 8 Apr 2006 SN-L 10 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Bill & Betty (Pritchard) Boyd; married 3 Oct 2004 Angie]
Eric Eugene Boyd, age 47, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2006,
in his home. He was born May 19, 1958, in Stone County, the son of Bill and Betty
(Pritchard) Boyd. In 1976, he graduated from Marionville High School. He proudly
served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Before retirement, Eric served as a
correctional officer for the U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield. He
loved hunting and fishing, and entertaining friends with his banjo and guitar. On October
3, 2004, he and his wife, Angie were married. Survivors include his wife, Angie; his
mother, Betty Boyd, Marionville; two stepchildren, Buddy Kennedy and Kayla Kennedy,
both of Aurora; a brother, Bruce Boyd, Marionville; a sister, Nancy Smith and husband,
Don, Aurora; four nieces, Jennifer, Sarah, Amy, and Anna; other relatives and many
friends. His father, Bill, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with military honors will
follow in Tory Cemetery, Highlandville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home.
Boyd, Gene Sherman 4 Jul 1924 - 26 Dec 2004 SN-L 29 Dec 2004
The time on this earth allotted to Gene Sherman Boyd came to an end on
December 26, 2004, at his daughter's home in Springfield, Mo. Gene started this life on
the 4th of July, 1924, as the oldest child of John Sherman Boyd and Lillian May
(MacLachlan) Boyd in Sparta, Missouri. While Gene was still an infant his family moved
to Galloway, and when he was ten, moved to Mentor, Missouri, where they lived until
Gene graduated from high school at Rogersville High School in 1942. Following
graduation Gene went to work for H.C. LeDuc Packing Plant and then entered the Army

February 05, 1943, and served with the 404th Field Artillery during World War II until
he was discharged in 1945. After the service he returned to his job at LeDuc Packing
Plant. While working there he met his partner in life, Stella Cathryn Cloud. Gene and
Stella were married on June 22, 1945. Other than the last four months of his life, Gene
lived in the same house that he and Stella built together in Galloway, Missouri, for over
58 years. Gene and Stella's union was blessed with three children. Paul Boyd, who with
his wife, Marie, lives in Joplin, Mo., Ardelle, and her husband, John Morton, and Trish
and her husband, Tony Wand, who all reside in Springfield. Gene is also survived by nine
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren: Chad Morton, his wife, Connie, their
children, Brandon, Samantha and Megan of Springfield; Shane Boyd, his wife Jamie, and
their children, Addie and Logan of Amarillo, Texas; Johnna Morton of Springfield;
Brandon Wand of Columbia, Missouri; Shannon Hutchison, her husband Tilas, and their
children, Dakota and Devin of Pineville, Missouri; Seth Wand and his wife, Beth of
Houston, Texas; Morgan Meyer and her husband, Nick of Joplin, Missouri; Libby Wand
of Emporia Kansas; Chrissie Wand of Kansas City, Missouri; and Cole Boyd of Joplin,
Missouri; and two more great grandchildren due in 2005. After their marriage, Gene and
Stella became faithful members of Galloway Baptist Church. After 26 years they moved
their membership to the First Baptist Church of Battlefield and for the last 16 years have
been members of North Nixa Baptist Church, where they were charter members. Gene
was ordained a deacon in 1948 and was a life long Sunday School teacher. Gene started
work with Southwestern Bell when he was 24 years old and retired in 1984 with 37 years
of service. Gene and Stella enjoyed traveling; they had visited 48 states and much of
Canada. In later years most of their travel time was spent as volunteers helping to build
churches, primarily with the Louisiana Church Builders. They were very proud that they
had helped erect 37 churches. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and
Lillian Boyd; an infant brother; and his beloved wife, Stella, who died December 25,
2003. Gene is survived by his three children and their spouses, and his grandchildren and
great grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and their wives, Jim and Cathern
Boyd, Harold and Wanda Boyd, Richard and Collette Boyd, John and Mary Boyd and a
host of nieces and nephews also survive him. Services will be under the direction of
Thieme-ShadelHicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte, where visitation will be held from 6
to 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 30. A celebration of Gene's life will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday, December 31, 2004, at North Nixa Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Francisco
officiating. Interment will follow at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Galloway. In lieu
of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Gene's name to the building fund at
North Nixa Baptist Church, 1730 N. Main, Nixa, MO 65714.
Boyd, John Ray 10 Aug 1913 - 29 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Samuel Newton & Lena Lucy (Porter) Boyd married Floeine Walker 2 Jun
1915 23 Apr 1996]
Johnny Boyd, 74, of Hollister, died Sunday at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Saturday evening near
Branson. Services for Mr. Boyd will be Funeral Home, held Burial will be in Ozarks
Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. A lifelong resident of Branson, Mr. Boyd had worked
for the city of Branson and was an Army Veteran of World War II. His survivors include
his wife, Floeine, of the home; a son, Don, of Slater; one brother, William R. Boyd,

Independence; three sisters, Betty Jane Creed, Marion, Kansas, Lola Stewart, Springfield,
and Mary Jo Jarrell, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and two granddaughters, Ashley and
Amber.
Boyd, Lena Lucy (Porter) 15 Oct 1892 - 6 Mar 1975 OH 13 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of John Ray & Lucy A. (Spivey) Porter; married Samuel Newton Boyd
1 Jan 1893 - 7 Oct 1953 - both Samuel & Lena have tombstones in both Ozark and
Hopedale Cemeteries. Lena’s mortuary record says she is buried at Hopedale]
Mrs. Lena Boyd, 82, who lived with a daughter, Mrs. Lola Stewart, 2021 North
Weller, died at 9:28 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a year’s illness. She was
a former resident of Ozark. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Betty Creed, Marion,
Kan, and Mrs. Mary Jo Jarrell, Oklahoma City; twin sons, John of Branson and Bill of
Independence; 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild.
Arrangements were announced by Harris of Ozark.
Boyd, Minnie Lee (Fortner) 1 Sep 1914 - 13 Nov 1991 NN-E 21 Nov 1991
Minnie Lee Boyd, 77, Springfield, died Wednesday, Nov 13, 1991. She was born
Sept. 1, 1914, the daughter of William Thomas and Dollie (Trogdon) Fortner. She was a
retired cook for the Springfield School system and a longtime member of the High Street
Baptist Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Janice Fortner,
Nixa; a daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Chuck Stevenson, Fort Smith, Ark.; two
sisters, Beulah Watts and Dorothy Ryan, both of Springfield; two brothers, Thomas
Fortner, Jr., Springfield and Stanley “Jack” Fortner, Willard; and four grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. William
Rogers officiating, Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery.
Boyd, Ralph G. 1903 - 24 Sep 1961 CCR 28 Sep 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Daniel C. & Lucinda Boyd; married 22 Aug 1931 Ellen Hodges]
Funeral services for Ralph G. Boyd, 58, Oldfield, who died at his home Sunday
night after suffered an apparent heart attack, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Green
Valley Church, Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of
Ava. Survivors include his wife, Ellen; three sons, Leo of Albuquerque, N. M.; Larry
Leon of the home, and Linnie Zane of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Mae
Bloomer of Grandview and Velma Lee Boyd of Branson; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie
Bledsoe of Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Laura Richardson of Selah, Wash.; and four
brothers, Marin, William and Raymond, all of Sacramento and Sherman of Galloway.
Boyd, Rowena C. 14 Mar 1914 – 19 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
Rowena C. Boyd, 87, Ozark, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born March 14, 1914, the daughter of Charles F. And Nora
Callaway Boyd. Miss Boyd was a retired school teacher. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. A graveside service was held Monday, May 21, 2001, in Ozark
Cemetery with James Baysinger officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Boyd, Samuel Newton

1 Jan 1893 - 7 Oct 1953

Samuel Newton BOYD was born Jan. 1, 1893, at Ozark, Mo., and departed this
life at his home, 2 miles south of Ozark, on October 7, 1953, at the age of 60 years, 9
months and 6 days. In 1912, he was united in marriage to Lena PORTER and to this
union were born five children, all of whom, with their mother, survive. They are twin
sons, William R. BOYD and John R. BOYD, both of Kansas City; Mrs. Lola STEWART
of Springfield; Mrs. Betty Jane CREED of Kansas City, Kan.; and Miss Mary Jo BOYD
of the home. He is also survived by three brothers, Edward and Ware BOYD, both of
California, and Joseph BOYD of St. Joseph, Mo. five sisters, Mrs. Alice THOMPSON of
Springfield, Mrs. Sally BUNCH of Nixa, Mrs. Celia CHAPMAN of Ozark, Mrs. Lydia
MCGLOCKLIN and Mrs. Jessie PEW, both of California; four half-sisters, Mrs. Beulah
WELLS, Rogersville, Mrs. Fannie DELMON and Mrs. Eva LAUGHLIN both of
California, and Mrs. Goldie BRAY of Idaho. He was a member of the Christian Church
at Ozark. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 10, at 2:00 pm in the chapel at the
Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in Hopedale
cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
AND
Boyd, Samuel Newton 1 Jan 1893 - 7 Oct 1953 CCR 8 Oct 1953 p1
Funeral services for Samuel Newton Boyd, 60, well known resident of the Ozark
community, will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at the Chaffin
Funeral Home in Ozark His death occurred sometime during the night, and he was
discovered dead in his bed early Wednesday morning by Mrs Boyd in their home south
of Ozark. Mr. Boyd had recently underwent a series of major operations for serious
abdominal condition, but death was attributed to a heart attack.
AND
Boyd, Samuel Newton 1 Jan 1893 - 7 Oct 1953 CCR 15 Oct 1953 p1
Samuel Newton Boyd was born Jan. 1, 1893 at Ozark, Mo. and departed this life
at his home, 2 miles south of Ozark on October 7, 1953, at the age of 60 years, 9 months
and 6 days. In 1912, he was united in marriage to Lena Porter and to this union were born
five children, all of whom, with their mother, survive. They are twin sons, William R.
Boyd and John R. Boyd, both of Kansas City; Mrs. Lola Stewart of Springfield, Mrs.
Betty Jane Creed of Kansas City, Kan. and Miss Mary Jo Boyd of the home. He is also
survived by three brothers, Edward and Ware Boyd, both of California and Joseph Boyd
of St. Joseph, Mo; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Thompson of Springfield, Mrs. Sally Bunch of
Nixa, Mrs. Celia Chapman of Ozark and Mrs. Lydia McCullom and Mrs. Jessie Rem,
both of California and Mrs. Goldie Bray of Idaho. He was a member of the Christian
Church at Ozark. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel
at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Boyd, Sherry Lane (Mulkey) 24 Mar 1949 - 4 May 2003 CCH-N 14 May 2003
Sherry Lane Boyd, 54, Billings, died at 12:12 p.m,. May 4, 2003 in her home. She
was born March 24, 1949, in Higginsville to Ray and Leota (Schumaker) Mulkey. She
joined the First Baptist Church in Higginsville during her teen-age years. I early years she
enjoyed water skiing and ladies softball. Recently some of her favorite past-times were
shopping for antiques, gardening, caring for her flowers and fishing. She also had a great
love for animals. Boyd had been a production line worker for AT&T T for 16 years and

had lived in Billings for six years. Her grandparents, Arthur and Ella Schumaker,
preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Tony and wife Chris King, Springfield;
granddaughter Sarah, Springfield; her mother, Leota and husband, Ralph Baldwin,
Springfield; her father Ray and wife Audrey Mulkey, Higginsville; a brother and sisterin-law, Rick and Missy Baldwin, Republic; three sisters, Pam Cundy and husband Steve,
Fair Grove, Debbie Kucko, Naples, Fla. and Candy McFarland, Billings, nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends. Services were at 2 p.m. Mary 8, 2003 in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. John Holms officiating. Burial was in Brighton
Cemetery, Brighton.
Boyd, Velma 20 Mar 1903 - 26 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Velma Boyd, 74, at 2 p.m. Monday at
Rivermonte Chapel, Springfield with Roy Lee Wilson officiating, Burial will be in
Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mrs. Boyd died at 2:25 a.m. Friday at Park Central
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. Mrs. Boyd was a lifetime resident of Greene
County. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Center Point. Survivors include a
son, Don of Route 2, Rogersville; a grandchild and a great grandchild.
Boyd, William Riley 5 Apr 1850 - 22 Feb 1909
William R. Boyd died at his farm home one mile south of Ozark on Wednesday,
February 22, 1911, aged about 60 years. He had been in feeble health for some years
resulting from paralysis and another stroke suffered last week brought the end of life for
him. He leaves a widow and a number of children. He was buried yesterday in the Odd
Fellows cemetery beside his first wife. Ozark Democrat Feb 24, 1911 Volume II Number
42
Boye, John F. 1883 - 8 Jul 1962
CCR 12 Jul 1962 p1
[Note: married Zada M. 12 Feb 1884 - 11 Feb 1979]
Funeral services for John F. Boye, 78, of Crowe Point, Ind., who died Sunday,
July 8, were held Tuesday in the Merriam Funeral Home at Crown Point with burial in
Calumet Park Cemetery. A native of Albert Lea, Minn., Mr. Boye came to Ozark in 1927
after retiring from the Boye Manufacturing Co, in Chicago. He became well known here
in the poultry business throughout Southwest Missouri. He was a member of the
Yoachum Memorial Presbyterian Church at Ozark, later transferring his membership to
Crown Point when he moved there in 1958. He was twice Past Patron of the Eastern Star
at Ozark, a Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Boye is survived by his wife, Mrs. Vada Boye, who
resides at 403 N. West Street, Crown Point, Ind., and his daughter, Bernice of Chicago.
AND
Boye, John F. 1883 - 8 Jul 1962 CCR 12 Jul 1962 p1
Funeral services for John F. Boye, 78, of 403 North West St., Crown Point, Ind.,
who died in Methodist Hospital, Sunday, July 8, were held in the Merriam Funeral Home
Tuesday, July 10, at 2 p.m. with Dean Jacoby officiating. Burial was in Calumet Park
Cemetery. Masonic services by Lake Lodge 157 were held at the funeral home 7:30
Monday evening. He was retired to Crown Point in 1958 from Ozark. He was in the
poultry business for over 30 years, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Lake
Lodge 157 F and AM, 32nd degree, Consitory, Valley of Chicago, Abou Ben Adhem

Shrine Temple, Springfield, Mo.; and Eastern Star Chapter 98, Ozark. Survivors are his
wife, Vada of Crown Point; and one daughter, Bernice of Chicago.
Boye, Zada M. 12 Feb 1884 - 11 Feb 1979 OH 15 Feb 1979 p8
[Note: married John F. Boye 1883 - 8 Jul 1962; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age
on obit]
Zada M. Boye, 85, former resident of Ozark, died Feb. 11 in Bridgman, Mich.
where she had been residing with her daughter, Bernice Boye. Mrs. Boye and her late
husband, John F. Boye owned the Boye Poultry Farm in Ozark until 1958 when they
moved to Crown Point, Ind. Mrs. Boye was a past President of the Ladies Literary Club,
and a founder of the Ozark Utopia Club. She and Mr. Boye were active in Ozark Chapter
#98 of the Order of Eastern Star where they served as Worthy Matron and Patron. O. E.
S. services were held in Crown Point on Feb. 13. The Rev. Robert Eversull of the First
Presbyterian Church in Crown Point, of which Mrs. Boye was the oldest member,
conducted services Feb. 14. Burial was in Calumet Park Cemetery in Crown Point.
Boyer, Lawrence L. 4 Feb 1881 - Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: married Pearl Mae Frazier 15 Nov 1898 - 8 Jun 1990]
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here (Nixa) for Lawrence L.
Boyer, 87, of Route 1, Clever, a retired farmer who died at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday in his
home after a long illness. The Rev. Harold Mayes will officiate with burial in Frazier
Cemetery. Mr. Boyer was a member of the Clever Christian Church and a Christian
County resident since 1919. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; a son, Wesley, 2558 East
Avenue, and a grandchild.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 18 April 1968, in the margin.
Boyer, Mary Ellen (Shipman) Wallin 15 Aug 1907 - Mar 1976 OH 18 Mar 1976 p10
[Note: Daughter of James & ? (?) Shipman; grand-daughter of Abraham & Nancy C.
(Mitchell) Shipman]
Mrs. Mary Ellen Boyer, 68, formerly of Galloway, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday in
Medical Center Hospital in Conroe, Tex. where she lived, after a long illness. Surviving
are two sons, Raymond Wallin, Magnolia, Tex. and Roy Wallin, Brooksville, Fla.; two
daughters, The Rev. Ethel Druley, Cocoa, Fla. and Mrs. Betty Carter, 623 North
Prospect.; a brother Henry Shipman, Oldfield; a sister, Mrs. Nancy Buxton, Galloway; 11
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Herman
H. Lohmeyer.
Boyher, Barbara Jean “B. J.” 1963 - 22 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
[Note: Daughter of Dennis Gene & Barbara (?) Boyher]
Barbara Jean (B. J.) Boyher, 16, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Boyher of
Ozark, died Aug. 22 as the result of an auto accident Aug. 20 in Lawrence, Kan. where
she had gone for her final year of high school. The family moved to Ozark from
Lawrence about three years ago. Funeral services were held last Sunday in Stagner
Cemetery in Salem. Also among those surviving are a brother and sister, Steve and
Teresa of the home.

Boyher, Dennis Gene 16 Jun 1946 - 11 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
[Note: married Barbara]
Dennis Gene Boyher, age 51, of Ozark died Monday, May 11, 1998, in Columbia
Hospital South, Springfield. He was born June 16, 1946 in St. Louis, Mo., and was the
son of Mary Mauna Loa Simmons. Mr. Boyher was a carpenter. He was a member of
Countryside Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara Boyher, Ozark; two
children, Steven Boyher and his wife, Missy, Lafayette, La.; and Terry Melton and her
husband, Scott, Ozark; and four grandchildren, Kayla and Steven Boyher, and Taylor and
Jonah Melton. A daughter, B.J. Boyher preceded him in death. Burial will be in Stagner
Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Boyle, Norman William 27 Nov 1922 - 7 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of William & ? (?) Boyle; married Joann]
Norman William Boyle, 65, of Nixa, died of an apparent heart attack at his home
June 7. The body was cremated under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial services were held Monday at Saint Therese Church, Aurora, Colorado. Mr.
Boyle was born Nov. 27, 1922, in New York City, New York, to William and Lillian
Boyle. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps in World War II, and was a
retired engineer and draftsman for the Dow Chemical Company. He was a former
resident of Lampe, and had been living in Nixa since February of this year. His survivors
include his wife, Joann, of Nixa; three sons, Timothy Patrick Boyle, Nixa; Thomas Peter
Boyle, Aurora, Colorado, and Ted Brian Boyle of Thornton, Colorado; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. William Boyle of Long Island, New York; two sisters, Ruth Gailbraith of
Hendersonville, North Carolina, and Jean Shea of Glen Head, New York; and seven
grandchildren.
Boyts, Tommy Lee 15 Jan 1942 - 11 Jul 1996 CCH-N 17 Jul 1996
Tommy Lee Boyts, 64, Springfield, died at 8:49 p.m. Thursday, July 11, in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born January 15, 1942, in Pasadena, CA, the son of
Herman Clark and Roxie Barber. He was married to Frances Jo Plank on November 17,
1961 and to this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, Jo, of the
home; two daughters, Lorrie Stratton and Jeanne Ledford, both of Nixa; a son and his
wife, Andrew and Kim of Ozark; a sister and her husband, Karen and Don Edmonds, of
Hailey, Idaho; a brother and his wife, Neil and Terry Clark, of Sacramento, CA; a fatherin-law, Rex Plank Sr. of Nixa; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Rex Jr. and Cindy
Plank of Dixon and Mike and Tamyra Plank of Nixa; and five grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 1996,
in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was held in Delaware Cemetery Nixa
Bozeman, Louie Maurice 3 Apr 1924 - 12 Aug 2002
Louie Maurice Bozeman, age 78 of Nixa, Mo., passed away Monday, August 12,
2002 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born April 3, 1924,
near Coleman, Texas. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World
War II. Before retirement Mr. Bozeman worked for the Texas Department of Public

Safety in Mineral Wells and Wichita Falls. Survivors include his wife, Nora; two sons,
Jimmy Lee Bozeman, Poetry, Texas, and Richard Wayne Bozeman, Dallas, Texas; four
grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Bozeman, Jr., Richard Wayne Bozeman, Jr., Casey Jordan
Bozeman, and Cody Lee Bozeman. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Services will be held at a later date. Springfield News-Leader, August 17,
2002.

Bracken, Almeda (McHaffie) 11 Jul 1886 - 4 Jan 1976 OH 8 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of George M. D. & Delila (Vaughn) McHaffie; married 22 Aug 1906
William Herbert Bracken 7 Feb 1883 - 11 Dec 1945]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Almeda Bracken, 89, Rogersville, were at
2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Ronald Schultz officiating, Burial
was be in McHaffie Cemetery, northeast of Rogersville. Mrs. Bracken died Sunday at
9:10 a.m. in Webco Manor Nursing Home, Marshfield, after a short illness. She was a
native of Bruner and had lived in Rogersville the past 30 years. She was a member of the
Church of Christ at Rogersville. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Sada Brown, Route 2,
Rogersville, and several nieces and nephews.
Bracken. Edmond F. 6 Jul 1899 - 23 Mar 1977 OH 7 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas & Rhoda (Manning) Bracken; married 19 Apr 1924 CCM Euyla
Versal Wilkerson 4 Jan 1903 - 25 Jan 1991]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Edmond F. Bracken, 77, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. today in Rogersville United Methodist Church with the Revs. David Buck and W. L.
Gaddis officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery south of here under direction of
Marsh Funeral Home. Mr. Bracken died at 12:07 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a three-year illness.
Bracken, James E. 15 Feb 1905 - Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Charles & Minnie (Standley) Bracken; married 17 Mar 1931 Helen
A. McHaffie]
James E. “Jim” Bracken, 70, a former freight business operator in Parsons, died at
3:40 a.m. today in the Labette County Medical Center. The Bracken home is on Rt. 2 in
Circle Park. He had been in failing health four years and in critical condition eight
months. He had been hospitalized frequently and last entered the hospital last Sunday. He
was born on Feb. 15, 1905, in Rogersville, Mo, a son of Joseph Charles and Minnie
Standley Bracken. He moved with his parents to the McCune area in 1915, returning to
Rogersville in 1925. Bracken and Helen A. McHaffie were married March 17, 1931 in
Ozark, Mo. They came to the Parsons area in 1936. Bracken and Boyd E. Sanders, also
Parsons, together purchased the Red Ball Freight Co. here May 1940. Bracken later
purchased Sanders interest and operated the business until 1971. Survivors include Mrs.
Bracken of the home; two sons, James Delbert of Paola and Bob L. of Spring Hill; two
daughters, Mrs. Jack L. (Lacreta) Stice of 4250 Main, Parsons, and Mrs, James D. (Ann)
Stice of Topeka; one brother, William Bracken of Hugoton; 12 grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Services are scheduled at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Burris-Wall Funeral
Home. Elvis Denney, pastor of the Church of Christ in Chouteau, Okla. will officiate and
burial will be in Memorial Lawn.
Bracken, Pearl (McGinnis) 20 Jun 1888 - 7 Oct 1965 CCR 14 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Amanda (Shipman) McGinnis; married 25 Sep 1934 CCM
Ernest G. Bracken 25 Dec 1885 - 25 Aug 1967]
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Bracken, 76, Route 1, Rogersville, were at 1 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 8, in Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh Chapel at Rogersville with the Rev. George
Carden officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Bracken, a lifelong resident

of Christian County, died early Thursday in General Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield
after an illness of several months. Surviving are her husband, Ernest G.; and two sisters,
Mrs. Elmina Gentry, Reeds Spring and Mrs, Lucy Benbrook, Joplin.
Brackett, Willie Bessie 14 Sep 1896 - 18 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
Willie Bessie Brackett, 92, of Springfield, died at 1:05 p.m. Nov. 18 at Primrose
Place after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Brackett were held Nov. 19 at Mt.
Comfort Cemetery with Bill Montgomery officiating. Burial was under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Brackett was a member of the Second Baptist
Church, Springfield. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Belle and H.P.
“Jude” Montgomery, Springfield; five grandsons; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association.
Braden, Arlo Curtis “Bud” 2 Aug 1881 - 20 Nov 1963 CCR 21 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of John "Jack" & Susan Catherine (Johns) Braden; married 25 Nov 1929
CCM Corda Tilda Ellen Smith 18 Dec 1903 - 31 May 1970]
A. C. (Bud) Braden, 82, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Bruner
Community, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday at his home west of Bruner. Surviving are his
wife, Corda; three sons, Johnnie and Billy of the home, and Charles, Sparta; two
daughters, Mrs. Vivian Trammel, Grandview, and Mrs. Roxie Starnes, Kansas City; a
stepdaughter, Mrs. Eveleen Wyatt, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Springfield,
and 10 grandchildren and four step-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction
of Harris.
Braden, Arnold Eugene, Sr. 5 Mar 1923 - 8 May 1994 OH 25 May 1994
[Note: Son of William J. & Jane (Watts) Braden; married Edna]
Arnold Eugene Braden, Sr., 71, Woodland, died Sunday, May 8, 1994 in his
home. He was born March 5, 1923 in Bruner, and had lived in Woodland for 27 years. In
his early teens, he worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps, then worked 30 years in
the logging industry. A logging accident forced his retirement in 1975. He had been a
logger and truck driver for Weyerhaeuser Co. and Zumstein Logging. Survivors include
his wife, Edna, at home; two sons, Arnold E. Braden Jr., Vancouver, and Eric Braden of
Radcliff, Ky.; three daughters, Nola Braden and Angie Colleen Rodman of Woodland,
three stepsons, Darwin Rounds, Delbert Rounds and Richard Rounds, all of Woodland; a
stepdaughter, Lynda Goreth, Panama; three sisters, Annabelle Davidson, Sparta, Susie
Hughes, Ozark, and Wanda Johnson, Osceola; 20 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were at Frank Abel Cemetery, Woodland, with the
Rev. Scott Schang officiating. Afterward, people gathered at the Braden home to share
memories. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Southwest, P.O. Box 1600,
Vancouver, Wash., 98668.
Braden, Betty (Reed) 1929 - 18 Nov 2006 SN-L 21 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harvey Joshua & Mary Reed; married 24 Jan 1947 G. Roger Braden
10 Jul 1917 - 7 Aug 1985]

Betty Braden, 77, of Ozark, formerly of Bruner, Mo., died November 18, 2006, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She and Roger Braden were married on January 24,
1947. Roger died in 1985. Betty was a member of the Sparta Chapter of The Order of
Eastern Star and Sparta Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, J. R. and wife, Betty
of Sparta, and Steve and wife, Elaine, of Marietta, Ga.; two sisters, Wyona Shortt and
Irene Maggard of California, one brother, Charley Reed of Nixa; one aunt, Cynthia
Abbott of Ozark; four grandchildren, Kristi, Katie, Bridget, and Kyle; and five greatgrandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Reed; mother. Mary
Abbott; sisters, Kathryn Stutesman, Josephine Bernett, Treva Bloomer, and Jewel
Anderson; and one brother, Harley Reed. Betty treasured the wonderful friendships she
had with residents and caregivers at Ozark Nursing & Care Center. Visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, November 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Graveside
services will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 22, at Bruner Cemetery.
Braden, Corda Tilda Ellen (Smith) Copeland 18 Dec 1903 - 31 May 1970 CCR 4 Jun
1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Charles & Mary Elizabeth (McHaffie) Smith; married 7
Mar 1924 Dewey A. Copeland 25 Aug 1898 - 1 Oct 1926; married 25 Nov 1929 Arlo
Curtis Braden 2 Aug 1881 - 20 Nov 1963]
Mrs. Corda Braden, 66, a lifelong resident of Bruner, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Roxie Starnes, Springfield. She was a member of the
Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Braden is survived by three sons, Johnny Braden of Nixa;
Charles Braden of Springfield, and Billy Joe Braden of Bruner; two other daughters, Mrs.
Evalene Wyatt, Springfield and Mrs. Vivian Trammel of Grandview; three brothers,
Charley Smith of Castle Rock, Wash., Lawrence Smith of Oldfield and Simon Smith of
Sparta; five sisters, Mrs.. Esta Moses and Mrs. Iva Moses of Sparta, Mrs. Lula Loveland
of Springfield, Mrs. Elva Bellman of Granite City, Ill., and Mrs. Nellie Robison of
Niangua. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the
Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Braden, Frank J. 1896 - 9 Nov 1954 CCR 18 Nov 1954 p5
Funeral services for Frank J. Braden, 58, of Galloway who died November 9 at
his home at Galloway were held Saturday afternoon, with Rev. Sylva Howard officiating.
Services were held at both the Bruner church and the Green Hill church with burial in the
Green Hill Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors
include four sons, Jesse Braden of Kansas City; Bobbie and Ival Braden of Springfield
and Franklin Braden of San Gabriel, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Maxine Cornelison of
Ozark and Mrs. Rosie Worez, both of San Gabriel; a sister, Mrs. Julia Ann Johns of
Fontana, Calif,; a brother, George Braden of Bruner; 15 grandchildren, other relatives and
many friends
Braden, George Herman 21 Jan 1923 - 4 Oct 1997 CCH-N 8 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Carl H. and Georgia E. (Bales) Braden; married Vivian Arlene Phillips 20
Jan 1924 - 3 Jun 1963; married Betty]
George Herman Braden, 74, Marshfield, died Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997 in his home.
He was born Jan. 21, 1923 in Sparta and was the son of Carl and Georgia (Bales) Braden.

He served his country during World War II. Braden was a truck driver and a farmer in the
Conway area for many years. Survivors include: his wife, Betty; three children, Kevin,
Kim and Larry Braden; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Nancy
Routh, and Doris Kelly; and a brother, Joe Braden. He was preceded in death by: two
sons, Terry and Shannon Braden; three brothers, Carl Braden, Jr., Hugh Braden, and
Richard Braden; and his parents. Funeral services were Oct. 7, in Adarns Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Braden, George W. 19 Apr 1879 - 27 Oct 1957 CCR 31 Oct 1957 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Margaret M. (Brazeal) Braden; married 15 Aug 1903
CCM Joella “Ella” Farrar 1878 - 22 Jul 1945]
George W. Braden was born April 19, 1879 and departed this life October 25 at
the age of 79 years. A life long resident of the Sparta community, he was a member of the
Church of Christ. Funeral services were held October 27, at the Bruner Rock Church with
burial in the Sparta Cemetery, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He
is survived by three sons, Roger of Bruner, Carl of Sparta and Harold of Keltner; one
daughter, Mrs. Beulah Smith of Oldfield, 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Braden, Georgia W. (Bales) 30 Dec 1907 - 10 Feb 1998 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: married 19 Aug 1922 CCM Carl H. Braden 2 Nov 1904 - 25 Apr 1983]
Georgia W. Braden, 80, of Nixa, died of natural causes at 8:45 a.m. Feb. 10 in the
home of a daughter, Nancy Routh, Nixa. Services for Mrs. Braden were held Saturday in
the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth P. Bandy officiating. Burial was in the
Sparta Cemetery. A former longtime resident of Bruner, Mrs. Braden had resided in Nixa
since 1972. She was the widow of Carl H. Braden, who preceded her in death in 1983.
She was also preceded in death by three sons; Hugh, Richard and Carl, Jr. In addition to
her daughter, Nancy, Mrs. Braden's survivors include two sons, George Herman,
Conway, and Joe D., Hesperia, California; a daughter, Doris Kelly, Kansas City; 21
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frankie Hiatt, Spokane, Washington.
Braden, Hugh James 19 May 1931 - 29 Jan 1970 CCR 5 Feb 1970 p2
[Note: Son of Carl H. & Georgia W. (Bales) Braden; married Betty J.]
Hugh J. Braden, 38, Lathrop, Mo. died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the Veterans
Hospital at Wadsworth, Kan. He had been a resident of Sparta most of his life, having
moved to Lathrop three years ago, where he was employed as an aircraft engineer. He
was a member of the Sparta First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty J.;
two daughters, Mrs. Sherill Jean White and Miss Glenda Braden, both of Highland, Calif’
one son, Gerald L. Braden, Highland, Calif.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl H. Braden,
Sparta; four brothers, George and Carl, Jr., Lathrop. Lathrop, Joe, Pomona, Calif. and
Richard, Needles, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Nichols, La Puente, Calif and Doris
Kelley, Barston, Calif. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel
at Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Braden, Jane (Watts) 14 Nov 1881 - 1 Feb 1953 CCR 5 Feb 1953 p8

[Note: Daughter of John E. & Elitha (Bounds) Watts; married 15 Feb 1901 CCM William
J. Braden 27 Jan 1873 - 19 Mar 1952]
Jane Watts Braden, 72, died Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Haguewood Hospital in Ozark.
In the year 1899, she married William J. Braden who preceded her in death one year ago.
They became the parents of five daughters, four of whom survive. Jewel Holt and Mary
Thompson of Bruner, Etta Davis of Fordland and Jewell Davidson of Sparta. She
professed faith in Christ several years ago. Also surviving are two brothers, Bill Watts of
Springfield and Pansy Watts of Forsyth, twelve grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Bruner
church by the Rev. Ray Shipman, Burial was in the Bruner Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home.
Braden, John William 22 Feb 1933 - 14 Jul 2004 SN-L 16 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Arlo Curtis & Corda Ellen (Smith) Braden; married 13 Nov 1954 Dorothy
Melton]
John William Braden, age 71, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2004 in
his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1933, in Bruner, the son of Arlo Curtis Braden and Corda
Ellen Smith Braden. On Nov. 13, 1954, he and Dorothy Melton were united in marriage.
Mr. Braden retired in 1992 from Kraft Foods. He was also a dairy farmer. He loved to
hunt and fish whenever he could. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; seven children,
Larry Braden and his wife Jackie, Sparta, Terry Braden and his wife Angie, Spanaway,
Wash., Deanna DeLong and her husband Bill, Sparta, Don Braden and his wife Penny,
Chadwick, Ken Braden, Springfield, Sherry Long and her husband Jeff, Purdy, and Rick
Braden and his wife Becky, Oldfield; twelve grandchildren, Lane Braden, Jana Randall,
Brad Baney, Michael Baney, Buck Baney, Dandy Braden, Heath Braden, Jesica Leigh,
Brandi Trobaugh, Amber Elkins, Rachel Long, and Thomas Braden; three greatgrandchildren, Dakota Braden, Mystic Leigh, and Zach Randall; two sisters, Vivian
Trammel, Springfield, and Roxie Starnes, Springfield; and two brothers, Charles Braden,
Weaubleau, and Bill Braden, Bruner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a halfsister Evelena; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lenvil and Ida Melton. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Bob Long officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to
8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Braden, John William
22 Feb 1933 - 14 Jul 2004
CCH-N 21 Jul 2004
John William Braden, 71, Nixa, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004 in his home, after
a four year battle with cirrhosis. He was born February 22, 1933 in Bruner, the son of
Arlo Curtis Braden and Corda Ellen Smith Braden. On November 13, 1954 he and
Dorothy Melton were united in marriage. Braden retired in 1992 from Kraft Foods. He
was also a dairy farmer. He loved to hunt and fish whenever he could. Survivors include:
His wife, Dorothy: seven children, Larry Braden and his wife Jackie, Sparta, Terry
Braden and his wife Angie, Spanaway, Washington, Deanna DeLong and her husband
Bill, Sparta, Don Braden and his wife Penny, Chadwick, Ken Braden, Springfield, Sherry
Long and her husband Jeff, Purdy, and Rick Braden and his wife Becky, Oldfield; twelve
grandchildren, Lane Braden, Jana Randall, Brad Baney, Michael Baney, Buck Baney,
Dandy Braden, Heath Braden, Jesica Leigh, Brandi Trobaugh, Amber Elkins, Rachel

Long, and Thomas Braden; three great-grandchildren, Dakota Braden, Mystic Leigh, and
Zach Randall; two sisters, Vivian Trammel, Springfield, and Roxie Starnes, Springfield;
and two brothers, Charles Braden, Weaubleau, and Bill Braden, Bruner. He was preceded
in death by his parents, a half sister Evelena and his father-in-law and mother-in-law,
Lenvil and Ida Melton. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 17 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery.
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Braden, Ross H. "Curley" 7 Aug 1919 - 14 Apr 2005 SN-L 15 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of George W. & Joella “Ella” (Layton) Braden; married 1940 Ima Lorene
Burks]
Ross H. "Curley" Braden, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, April 14,
2005. He was born August 7, 1919, in Bruner, the son of George and Jo Ella Braden. In
1940 he and Ima Lorene Burks were united in marriage. They moved to California in
1941, where he worked as a carpenter. Their three children were born to them in Pomona,
California. They returned to Missouri after 14 years. Curley farmed at Keltner and
worked as a contractor for 27 years before retirement. They lived in Lazy Acres on Bull
Shoals Lake in Arkansas for 21 years until moving to Ozark three years ago. Curley
always enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. Survivors include: his wife, Ima; three children
and their spouses, Harold and Wilma Braden, Sparta, Gary and Mary Braden, Ozark, and
Connie and Tom Schilling, Ozark; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and
Tammy Braden, Kirk and Ronda Braden, Gary Lee and Trixie Braden, and Tony and
Trina Blair; eight great grandchildren, Tyler Blair, Jordan Beads, Cody and Candace
Braden, Brenan and Bryan Braden, and Abby and Madison Braden; a sister-in-law, Betty
Braden; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Carl
Braden and wife, Georgia, and Roger Braden; and a sister, Beulah Smith and her
husband, Dink. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Braden, Ross H. "Curley" 7 Aug 1919 - 14 Apr 2005 CCH-N 20 Apr 2005
Ross H. "Curley" Braden, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, April 14,
2005. He was born August 7, 1919, in Bruner, the son of George and Jo Ella Braden. In
1940 he and Ima Lorene Burks were united in marriage. They moved to California in
1941, where he worked as a carpenter. Their three children were born to them in Pomona,
California. They returned to Missouri after 14 years. Curley farmed at Keltner and
worked as a contractor for 27 years before retirement. They lived in Lazy Acres on Bull
Shoals Lake in Arkansas for 21 years until moving to Ozark three years ago. Curley
always enjoyed fishing and deer hunting. Survivors include: his wife, Ima; three children
and their spouses, Harold and Wilma Braden, Sparta, Gary and Mary Braden, Ozark, and
Connie and Tom Schilling, Ozark; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin and
Tammy Braden, Kirk and Ronda Braden, Gary Lee and Trixie Braden, and Tony and
Trina Blair; eight great grandchildren, Tyler Blair, Jordan Beads, Cody and Candace
Braden, Brenan and Bryan Braden, and Abby and Madison Braden; a sister-in-law, Betty
Braden; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Carl

Braden and wife, Georgia, and Roger Braden; and a sister, Beulah Smith and her
husband, Dink. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery.
Family and friends gathered in the funeral home on Friday evening for visitation.
Braden, Terry Lee 20 Oct 1946 - 23 Jan 1967 CCR 26 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Son of George Herman and Vivian Arlene (Phillips) Braden]
Seaman Terry Braden Died in Vietnam Area
The first from the immediate Ozark area to die in the Vietnam fighting is
Navyman, Terry Lee Braden, 20, who was one of two men killed when their
minesweeper was ambushed in the Long Tau River, about 19 miles southeast of Saigon
Monday. Mrs. Alice Joan Braden of Ozark was informed Monday afternoon of her
husband’s death by the Commanding Officer of the Springfield Reserve, District
Headquarters. The minesweeper was attacked by Viet Cong guerrillas in the Saigon
shipping channel while on a routine patrol. A helicopter going to the rescue of the
minesweeper was also attacked by ground fire, and all four crew members were killed.
Seaman Braden was on his second tour of duty in the Vietnam area. He joined the Navy
in December 1963; took his “boot” training at San Diego and later served nine months
aboard the carrier USS Midway in the Vietnam Theater. He returned to the United States
for ten months services at Long Beach, California and last September, he was assigned to
a squadron of minesweepers, small 57-foot boats detailed to clear floating enemy mines
from the water. His squadron was immediately assigned to Vietnam. Braden was born in
Yakima, Washington, the son of the late Vivian Phillips Braden who died in 1963 and
Herman Braden of Lathrop, Mo. He attended Ozark High School while living with his
grandmother, Mrs. Ertia Carter. In addition to his wife and other immediate family
relatives mentioned above, he is survived by a brother, Larry Gene Braden of Ozark; two
half-brothers, Keith and Bradley Braden of Lathrop; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Braden of Sparta, and a maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bales of Kansas City;
other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services are still indefinite, but rites will be
held at Ozark First Baptist Church upon arrival of his body at Ozark. Interment will be
with military honors in Ozark Cemetery.
AND
Braden, Terry Lee 20 Oct 1946 - 23 Jan 1967 CCR 2 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services for Seaman Terry Braden, 20, of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. today in
the Ozark First Baptist church with Rev. Jerald Rushing and Rev. Allen harrison
officiating. Burial with full military rites, was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of
Adams Funeral Home. Seaman Braden was killed Jan. 23 while serving aboard a Navy
minesweeper in the Vietnam area.
AND
Braden, Terry Lee 20 Oct 1946 - 23 Jan 1967 CCR 4 May 1967 p1
Service Awards Posthumously to Terry Braden
SPRINGFIELD, MO, May 1 -- A Christian County man who made the supreme
sacrifice January while serving his country, will be honored in appropriate ceremonies
Thursday night, May 4, at the Springfield Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Training
Center. Mrs. Alice Joan Braden, the wife of Seaman Terry Lee Braden, deceased, will be
presented the following posthumous awards from Lieutenant Bryan M. Lorts, Junior

Commanding Officer of the local Reserve Training Ceneter. The Department of Navy
Bureau of Persoinnel has authorized the following posthumous awards be present to the
next of kin of Seaman Braden.
(1) Purple Heart and Certificate.
(2) National Defense Service Medal.
(3) Vietnam Service Medal
(4) Republic of Vietnam Campaign Ribbon Bar
(5) Navy Unit Commendation Bar and facsimile of Navy Unit Commendation
awarded the USS Midway.
Seaman Braden was killed January 21, 1967, while serving aboard a minesweeper
operating on routine patrol on the Long Tau River in South Vietnam, about 20 miles
southeast of Saigon. He and another sailer were killed when the Vessel was ambushed by
enemy force automatic weapons gunfire. Braden attended Ozark High School and was 20
years of age at the time of his death. Survivors other than his wife are a brother, Larry,
and his grandmother, Mrs. Ertia Carter of Ozark.
Braden, Vivian Arlene (Phillips) 20 Jan 1924 - 3 Jun 1963 CCR 6 Jun 1963
[Note: Daughter of John Emmett & Ertia Jane (Robinson) Phillips; married George
Herman Braden 21 Jan 1923 - 4 Oct 1997]
Mrs. Vivian Braden, 39, of Kansas City, died Monday in General Hospital there,
where she had been a patient for two years. She is survived by two sons, Terry and Larry
of the home; her mother, Mrs. Ertie Carter of Ozark; a brother, James Phillips of Ozark;
and two sisters, Mrs. Marybelle Shawley of Tularosa, N.M., and Mrs. Alma Mae
Morrison of Wichita; and one niece, Miss Judy Christian, Kansas City. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Adams-Monger Chapel here, with burial in Ozark
Cemetery. The Rev. Silvey Howard will officiate.
Bradford, Cleo Council (Maples) 1 Feb 1905 - 20 Nov 1997 CCH-N 26 Nov 1997
[Note: Daughter of Robert Hershel & Mary Rebecca (Welch) Maples; married 11 Feb
1924 CCM Freddie E. Bradford 18 Jun 1901 - 15 Oct 1975]
Cleo Council Bradford, 92, of Ozark, formerly of Walnut Shade, died at 2:15 p.m.
Thursday November 20; 1997 in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Cleo was born
Feb. 1, 1905 in Spokane, the daughter of Robert Hershel and Mary Rebecca Welch
Maples. She was married to Freddie Bradford Feb. 11, 1924, in Stone County. She
attended Oak Ridge Church, Walnut Shade, and will be missed by all who knew her. She
is preceded in death by her husband Freddie in 1975, a daughter, Velta Waldrep in 1996,
a brother, Dail Maples, three sisters, Fay Daniel, Cleta Lee, Bernice Eutsler, and her
parents. Survivors include five daughters, Blanch Harris, Winloc, Wash; Juanita Barker,
Nixa, June Huff, Ozark, Eva Scott, Nixa, Lela Faye Martin, Hillsboro, Oregan; two sons,
Eal Bradford, Walnut Shade, Ted Bradford, Hesperia, Calif; two brothers, Wendell
Maples, Spring Arbor, Mich; Ward Maples, Billings; two sisters, Iva Daniel, Verona,
Hattie Youngblood, Bristow, OK, 21 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 22 great,
great grandchildren and a host of family and friends. She spent the last four and a half
years at Ozark Riverview Manor where she received special care and love. Funeral
services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 in the Oak Ridge Full Gospel
Church, Walnut Shade with the Rev. Tim Snider, officiating. Burial will follow in the

Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane. Friends may call at they convenience after 9:00 a.m.
Sunday. Formal visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bradford, Clifford Lee 14 Jan 1942 - 25 Dec 2004 SN-L 27 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of William & Louise Bradford; married 9 Nov 1962 , Leta Jean Call]
Services for Clifford Lee Bradford, age 62, of Springfield, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home. Mr. Bradford passed away on Saturday in ManorCare.
AND
Bradford, Clifford Lee
14 Jan 1942 - 25 Dec 2004 SN-L 28 Dec 2004
Clifford Lee Bradford went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, December 25,
2004. Clifford was born January 14,1942, in Galena, Missouri. He was preceded in death
by his parents, William and Louise Bradford; two brothers, Eugene and Earl Bradford; a
nephew, Rick Bradford; and father and mother-in-law, Jess and Opal Call. On November
9, 1961, Clifford was united in marriage to Leta Jean Call. To this union was born,
Patricia LeJean Bradford. Clifford is survived by his wife, Leta; daughter, Patricia LeJean
Bradford, Springfield, Missouri; three brothers, Junior Bradford and wife, Viola,
Highlandville, J.C. Bradford and wife, Joy, Ralph Bradford and wife, Joyce; one sister,
Violet Dickerson, all of Galena; sister-in-law, Donna Bradford of Highlandville; and a
host of relatives and friends. Clifford attended Sparta Assembly of God, Sparta, Mo., and
New Life Temple, Branson, Mo. A humble and loving man that loved to pray with a kind
and generous heart. Ready to laugh, ready to share. A coon hunter, oh yes, a lover of
horses, trail rides and golf. Above all, his first priority was serving God and spending
time with his wife, daughter, and extended family and friends. We were so blessed for the
time God allowed us to spend with you. You gave each of us priceless and timeless
memories, whether on a farm in Spokane, working at Southwest Missouri State
University for 35 years, or at the Finley River Carwash and Storage, Ozark, Mo. There
was a special love that twinkled in your eyes especially for your wife and daughter, may
that twinkle forever shine in our hearts and in our lives until we meet again. A funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Darrell Mead, Jerry Haynes and Danny Call officiating. Burial will follow in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Bradford, Freddie E. 18 Jun 1901 - 15 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: married 11 Feb 1924 Cleo Council Maples 1 Feb 1905 - 20 Nov 1997]
WALNUT SHADE - Freddie E. Bradford, 74, Walnut Shade, died at 3:30 a.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a brief illness. A Cameron native, he
moved to Ponce de Leon in 1903 and later moved in 1952 to Pomona, Calif. where he
was employed by Totetch Forrest, Inc. Mr. Bradford moved to Walnut Shade in 1968 and
belonged to the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church. Surviving are his wife, Cleo; two sons,
Earl of Chestnut Ridge and Red of Ontario, Calif.; six daughters, Mrs. Blanche Harris,
Winlock, Wash., Mrs. Velta Waldrep, Mrs. Juanita Glidewell and Mrs. June Huff, all of
Ozark, Mrs. Eva Scott, Pomona, Calif and Mrs. Lela Faye Martin, Portland, Ore.; one
brother, Willie of Ponce de Leon; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Ryken, Artesia, Calif.; 20

grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Oak
Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Revs. Earl Blansit and C. C. Daniel officiating. Burial
will be in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Bradford, Herman Eugene 30 Jun 1939 - 14 Dec 1948 CCR 16 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Willie A. & Louise V. (Perkins) Bradford]
Funeral services for Herman Eugene Bradford, 9-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Willie Bradford, who died suddenly in his home Tuesday morning, were held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Ponce de Leon Pentecostal church with burial in the Ponce
de Leon cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He
had been in bad health all of his life. Surviving besides his parents are five brothers, Earl
and Junior of Springfield, J.C., Clifford and Ralph of the home; one sister, Violet, also of
Springfield; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Laura Perkins of Crane.
Bradford, Louise V. (Perkins) 18 Oct 1907 – 25 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Alonzo & Laura (Eutlser) Perkins; married 16 Jul 1924 Willie A.
Bradford 6 Feb 1906 - 4 Feb 1985]
Louise V Bradford, 93, passed away May 25, 2001, at Christian Health Care in
Republic, Mo. Louise, the daughter of Alonzo and Laura (Eutlser) Perkins, was born Oct.
18, 1907, in Republic. Louise was a homemaker and a member of Ponce de Leon
Pentecostal Church. Louise was married to Willie Bradford who preceded her in death in
1985. She was also preceded by her parents; two sons, Earl and Eugene; and a grandson
Rickie Bradford. Surviving are her children Violet Dickenson of Galena, Harold Jr. (the
best birthday present she ever had) and his wife Viola of Highlandville, J.C. and his wife
Joy of Galena, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, at the Ponce de Leon Pentecostal
Church with the Reverend Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in the Ponce de
Leon Cemetery under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was Monday,
May 28, in the funeral home.
Bradford, Ricky Lee 1 Mar 1893 - 6 Aug 1974 OH 8 Aug 1974 p1
Stone County Man Killed
A 21-year-old Ponce de Leon man was killed Thursday night in a two-car
accident five miles south of Ponce de Leon. Troopers stated that the victim, Ricky Lee
Bradford, was southbound on Stone County Route A shortly before 7 p.m. when his auto
was rammed on the left side by a car driven by Jerry Lynn Carr, 20, of Galena. The
accident occurred when Carr’s vehicle apparently topped a hill on the wrong side of the
road. Carr, who escaped injury was cited for failure to drive on the right side of the road.
Bradford’s body was taken to Manlove Funeral Home in Crane.
Brading, Stella Jane (Kulak) 13 Nov 1913 - 5 Jan 1994 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Waleria (Slompka) Kulak; married John Edward Brading]
Stella Jane Brading, 80, Bruner, formerly of Sparta, died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday,
Jan. 5, 1994 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Nov. 13, 1913 in
Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Frank and Waleria Slompka Kulak. She was preceded in
death by her parents. Survivors include one son, John Edward Brading Jr., and his wife,

Dorothy, Niagara Fall, N. Y.; two daughters, Joan Clark, and her husband, Ron, Sparta,
and Jane Harris, and her husband, Doyle, Bruner; one brother, Henry Kulak,
Youngstown, N. Y.; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark. A Memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, at St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father John Brath officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Building Fund.
Bradley, Dorothy H. (Homand) 1 Feb 1925 - 28 Oct 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
[Note: Daughter of James & Hazel Homand; married 31 May 1942 Alton Bradley]
Dorothy H. Bradley, 67, Ozark, died at 4:44 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 in her home
following a long illness. She was born in Los Angeles, Calif on Feb 1, 1925, to James
and Hazel Homand. She married Alton Bradley on May 31, 1942. She attended Ozark
Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, Alton; two daughters, Linda Burns and
her husband, Darrell, Ozark; and Donna Parsley and her husband Kenneth Duluth, GA;
two grandsons, Jeffery Burns and Ricky Parsley; and a sister, Pauline Jones, Ozark.
Services were held on Friday, Oct. 30 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with Pastor
Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in the Springfield National Cemetery.
Bradley, Effie M. (Shipman) 12 Dec 1895 - 28 Jan 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Nancy (Stevens) Shipman; married 14 Aug 1913 Worley
Downrow Bradley 16 Dec 1891 - 16 Jul 1963]
Effie M. Bradley, 96, Sparta died at 6:25 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 28, 1992 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Dec. 12, 1895 to Robert and Nancy
(Stevens) Shipman. On Aug. 14, 1913, she married W. D. Bradley in Sparta. She was a
member of First Baptist Church, Sparta. She was preceded in death by her husband, two
brothers, a sister and a great grandchild. Survivors include two daughters, Mildred
Freeman, Springfield and Jesse Hilton, Ozark; four grandchildren, Elaine Taylor and
husband, LeRoy, Frank Hilton and wife Liz, Jeanne Crain and husband, Tom, all of
Ozark and Jim Freeman and wife, Norma, Sparta; ten great-grandchildren, Jon Taylor,
David Taylor, Bobby Taylor, Laura Hilton, Amanda Hilton, John Hilton, Tyler Crain,
Jimmy Freeman and Jana Humble; two great, great grandchildren, Melissa Humble and
Drew Crain; and two sisters, Molly Stone and Ellen Cox, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Services were held Jan. 30 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Faust
Matthews officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery.
Bradley, Genevieve (Hill) 2 Jul 1909 - 1 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: Daughter of James Marion & Mabel (Turner) Hill; married 8 May 1937 William
S. “Bill” Bradley 24 Jun 1911 - 24 Oct 1971]
Genevieve Bradley, age 88, of Ozark died Friday. May 1. 1998, in her home. She
was born .July 2, 1909 in Hayti, and was the daughter of James Marion and Mabel
(Turner) Hill She married William Bradley on May 8, 1937. Before moving to Ozark
sixteen years ago she lived in Omaha, Nebraska. She retired from the Eli Lilly Company
in 1972. During her younger years she was active in sports, and enjoyed bowling in a
women's league for many years. Mrs. Bradley was a member of the Sparta Christian
Church. Her husband preceded her in death in 1971, as well as a brother, James Russell

Hill and two sisters, Wilberta Barnett, and Thelma Lewis. Survivors include: nieces and
nephews, Valerie Dickson, Marilyn Ballheimer, Carla McDowell, Michael Lewis, and
Francis Lewis; and many great-great-great-, and great-great-great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 6, 1998 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Bradley, Linville Jack 28 Jan 1926 - 30 May 1966 CCR 2 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Delbert S. & Sidney M. (Brown) Bradley; spelling from tombstone]
Graveside services for Lenville Jack Bradley, 40, a former resident of Sparta will
be at 10 a.m. Friday in Sparta Cemetery, under direction of Brookfield Funeral Home of
San Antonio, Tex. Mr. Bradley was killed in a one-car accident Monday morning near
Austin, Texas. Among his survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Bradley, San
Antonio and a son, Dwight of Newark, N. J.
Bradley, Letha 2 Sep 1900 - 28 Feb 1979 OH 1 Mar 1979 pB3
Mrs. Letha Bradley, 78, Springfield, died Wednesday in the St. John’s Regional
Health Center. Among those surviving are two sons, Dean of Rogersville and Jim of
Billings and a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Keener of Rogersville.
Bradley, Orville S. 13 Oct 1895 - 16 Nov 1952 CCR 20 Nov 1952 p8
[Note: Son of Jack W. & Candace Anna (Parker) Bradley; married Ruth 29 Dec 1892 - 6
Dec 1958]
Orville S. Bradley, 57, of 1468 N. Broadway, a stationary engineer for the Frisco,
died suddenly at 11:25 o’clock Sunday night in St. John’s hospital. He is survived by his
wife, Ruth, two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Eidson of Springfield and Mrs. Meredith Rich.
Lebanon; six brothers, Sam, Downrow and Ross, all of Sparta; Wade of Carthage;
Delbert oof San Antonio, Texas and William of Omaha’ three sisters, Mrs. Millard
Brown, Springfield, Mrs. A. C. Everett, Minneapolis, Minn. and Mrs. Glenn Misser of
Sparta and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in
the Klinger Chapel by Brother L. A. Hatley. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Klinger of Springfield.
Bradley, Orville S., Jr. 24 Nov 1927 - 10 Dec 2006 SN-L 11 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Orville S. & Ruth C. Bradley; married 29 Aug 1949 Iris Rowe]
Orville S. Bradley, Jr., 79, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Dec. 10, 2006, at
Mercy Villa in Springfield, Mo. He was born Nov. 24, 1927, in Springfield, Mo. He
served in the U.S. Army and worked as a railroad brakeman, retiring after 46 years of
service. He was also a longtime home builder. Orville was united in marriage with Iris
(Rowe) Bradley in Springfield on Aug. 29, 1949. He was a member of Brentwood
Christian Church and a lifetime member of the Brotherhood of Rail Road Trainmen. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Orville S. Bradley, Sr., and Ruth Callaway Bradley;
sister Meredith Rich; and daughter-in-law Carole Bradley. He is survived by his wife Iris
Bradley; his sons and their wives, Larry and Gail Bradley, of Omaha, Neb., Sam and
Greta Bradley, of Springfield, and Kevin and Valinda Bradley, of Rogersville;
grandchildren, Lara and Sara Bradley, of Gladstone, and Corbin Bradley, of Rogersville;
sister Vivian Eidson, of Dallas, Texas; nieces, Kristina Christlieb and Judee Brown, of

Dallas, Texas. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tues., Dec. 12, 2006, at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South with burial following in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Mo. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the
charity of choice.
Bradley, Ross L. 4 Jan 1894 - 16 Nov 1967 CCR 16 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Jack W. & Candace Anna (Parker) Bradley; married 2 Jan 1915 CCM
Lula A. Allred 28 May 1898 - 19 Dec 1983]
Ross Bradley, 73, well-known farmer and stockman, died at 7:40 this morning at
his home southwest of Sparta. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral
Home of Ozark.
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Bradley, Ross L. 4 Jan 1894 - 16 Nov 1967 CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
Ross Bradley, 73, farmer and stockman, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday in his home.
A lifelong resident of the Sparta community, Mr. Bradley was a member of First
Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge in Sparta. Survivors include his wife, Lula; a
son, Keller, Ozark; three brothers, Wade O., Springfield, Delbert, San Antonio, Tex., and
William, Omaha, Nev.; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Brown, Springfield. Mrs. Essie
Everett, Phoenix, Ariz, and Mrs. Orilla Miller, Ozark; and a grandson. Funeral services
were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Faust A. Matthews
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Masonic Cemetery.
Bradley, Samuel Overton 22 Oct 1887 - 15 Nov 1954 CCR 25 Nov 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Jackson W. & Maggie (Evans) Bradley; married 25 Dec 1908 CCM Ora
Pearl Keeton 27 Dec 1887 - 5 May 1978]
Funeral services for Samuel Overton Bradley, 67, a prominent farmer of the
Sparta community, who died November 15 following a heart attack were held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Colton
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of the
Sparta community, he was a longtime member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church and
the Sparta Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Keeton Bradley; one
daughter, Mrs. Lynn (Bessie Lucille) Jernigan; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Brown of
Springfield, Mrs. Essie Everett of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Orilla Miller of Sparta;
five brothers, Downrow Bradley and Ross Bradley of Sparta, Wade Bradley of Carthage,
Mo. Delbert Bradley of San Antonio, Texas; and William Bradley of Omaha, Neb.; many
other relatives and a host of friends.
Bradley, Sidney M. (Brown) 1 Jul 1904 – 21 Jun 1995 CCH-N 5 Jul 1995
[Note: Daughter of John William & Palaski (Nash) Brown; married 25 Dec 1936 Delbert
S. Bradley 28 Dec 1902 - 20 Mar 1983]
Sidney M. Bradley, 90, San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Sparta died Wednesday
June 21, 1995 in San Antonio. She was born July 1, 1904, in Independence, Kansas the
daughter of John William and Palaski Nash Brown. She married Delbert S. Bradley on
Dec. 25, 1936. They had one son named Jack. Survivors include one brother Ora Brown,
Redmond, Washington, one grandson Dwight and two great-grandchildren, nieces,
nephews and many friends. Services were Wednesday in the Sparta Cemetery under the

direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Hinds
officiating.
Bradley, Thomas J. 18 Mar 1882 - 19 Jun 1956 CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & Nancy (Yancey) Bradley]
Funeral services for Thomas J. Bradley, 74, who died Tuesday, June 10, at Ozark,
were held June 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church of which he was a member
with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A soldier in the United State Army for 15 years, he
is survived by one niece and several cousins.
Bradley, Tom 1884 - 6 Nov 1963 CCR 21 Nov 1963
[Note: married Gertrude]
Tom Bradley, 79, of Route 3, Springfield, was pronounced dead on arrival at St.
John's Hospital at 3.20 p.m. Saturday. He was taken there in a Safety ambulance after
collapsing at his home. Cause of death was not immediately determined. Mr. Bradley is
survived by his wife, Gertrude; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Arnold, Kansas City, and Mrs.,
Gladys Leaderbrand, San Antonio, Tex.; a son, Roy, Route 3; a sister, Mrs. Eva Sowards,
Springfield; and six grandchildren. Mr. Bradley was a member of the Galloway Baptist
Church. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Baptist Church at Galloway
with the Rev. Max Stark officiating, Burial was in the Galloway Cemetery under
direction of Rainey of Springfield. Mr. Bradley was a former resident of the Sparta
community.
Bradley, William S. “Bill” 24 Jun 1911 - 24 Oct 1971 CCR 28 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: Son of William Jackson “Jack“ & Candace Anna (Parker) Bradley; married 8
May 1937 Genevieve Hill 2 Jul 1909 - 1 May 1998]
William S. (Bill) Bradley, 60, of Omaha, Neb. died at 9 a.m. Sunday in Methodist
Hospital at Omaha. A native of Sparta, Mr. Bradley lived in Springfield for a number of
years before going to Omaha 20 years ago. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No.
296 at Sparta, and the shrine in Omaha. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve; two
brothers, Wade O., Springfield; Delbert S., San Antonio, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs.
Florence Brown, Springfield, Mrs. Elsie Everett, Buffalo, Mrs. Orilla Miller, Ozark.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.. today in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Allen
Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Bradley, Worley Downrow 16 Dec 1891 - 16 Jul 1963
CCR 18 July 1963
[Note: Son of William Jackson “Jack” & Candace Anna (Parker) Bradley; married 14
Aug 1913 CCM Effie M. Shipman 12 Dec 1895 - 28 Jan 1992]
Worley Downrow Bradley, 72, of near Sparta, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday at St.
John's Hospital in Springfield. He was a retired farmer. A lifelong resident of the Sparta
community, he was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church and the Sparta Masonic
Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Effie; two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Hilton, Ozark, Mrs.
Mildred Freeman, Sparta; four brothers, Ross; Sparta, Wade; 1952 Kings, Springfield;
Delbert, San Antonio, Tex., William, Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Brown,
1630 Madelaine, Springfield, Mrs. Essie Everett, of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Orilla Miller,

Ozark; four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Thursday, (today) in the Sparta Baptist Church. The Rev. Lynn Swadley officiated and
burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris. Masonic rites were
conducted at graveside.
Bragg, Alice Belle (Burkhart) Harville Mar 1890 - 2 Aug 1974 OH 8 Aug 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Sarah E. Mary “May” (Gailey) Burkhart; married 1 Nov
1909 Claude Harville; married second Walter “Doc” Bragg 1 Mar 1884 - 8 Dec 1967;
spelling from tombstone]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Bell Bragg, 84, formerly of Bruner,
were at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel here with Elder Ervin Funk officiating. Burial will be
in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Bragg died Friday afternoon at the home of a sister, Mrs.
Kathryn Barnard in Albuquerque, N. M. after a long illness.
Bragg, Walter H. “Doc” 1 Mar 1884 - 8 Dec 1967 CCR 14 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: married Alice Belle (Burkhart) Harville Mar 1890 - 2 Aug 1974]
W. H. “Doc” Bragg, 83, a resident of the Bruner community, died at 5:40 a.m.
Friday at Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mr. Bragg was a native of the state of Maine and
lived most of his life in the state of California before moving to Bruner in 1946. He was a
retired salesman and accountant and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Belle, of the home; one step-son, John W. Harville,
Springfield; one step-daughter, Mrs. Maxine Krzyminski, Eatontown, N., H.; four step
grandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Elder R. A. McCumber officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Brake, Chloe (Cook) 1921 - 31 Mar 1974 OH 4 Apr 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Rosa E. (Bray) Cook; married J. T. Brake]
Mrs. J. T. Brake. 52 of Springfield died Sunday night at St. John’s Hospital after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Brake was the daughter of Homer Cook of Springfield and the late
Mrs. Cook. She was a graduate of the Ozark High School class of 1939. Survivors are her
husband, J. T. Brake, her father, Homer Cook; a sister, Mrs. John Duggins and a stepdaughter and her two children of Kansas City. Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Burial was in White
Chapel Memorial Cemetery
Brake, Maloy Gene 14 Jun 1928 - 29 Oct 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
[Note: married first Barbara Ann; married 18 Jun 1988 Sally (?) Burns]
Services for Maloy Gene Brake, Seymour, were held Saturday, Nov. 2 at
Greenlawn North with the Rev. John Hyde officiating. Brake died at 7:05 p.m., Tuesday,
Oct. 29, 1991 in St. John's Hospital. Brake was born in Ava June 14, 1928. He worked as
a truck driver and retired from the Springfield Department of Public Works. He was
ordained a freewill Baptist minister in 1965. Preceding him in death were his first wife,
Barbara Ann, who died in 1979, his parents, a brother and a grandson. Survivors include
his wife, Sally Burns Brake. They married June 18, 1988. Also surviving are three
children, Darrel, Carol and Robert; twelve grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Brake, Pearl E. (Lewis) Henderson Layton 16 Mar 1906 - 12 Nov 1990 OH 15 Nov
1990
[Note: married Bert Henderson; married Wade Sherman Layton 14 Jul 1903 - 15 May
1969; married Brake]
Pearl Brake, 84, Centralia, Ill., formerly of Sparta, died Monday, Nov. 12, 1990 in
St. Mary's Hospital, Centralia. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at
Greenview Christian Church, Centralia, Ill. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m.
Friday at Sparta Cemetery. Irvin Funeral Home, Centralia, is in charge of the
arrangements. Memorials to Greenview Christian Church may be to the funeral home,
Box 1155, Centralia, IL 62901.
Brallier, Cecil James “Jim”, Jr. 20 Sep 1928 - 19 Aug 2005 SN-L 21 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Cecil J. & Zella (Dawson) Brallier; married 12 Jun 1949 LaVesta Bridges]
Cecil James "Jim" Brallier Jr. was born on September 30, 1928. He passed away
on August 19, 2005, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo., after a short illness. Jim
was born in Marble Rock, Iowa, to Cecil J. and Zella Dawson Brallier. The family moved
to the Grandview community near Houston, Missouri, when he was young. He graduated
from Houston High School in 1946 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps upon graduation.
He served during the end of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was a member of
the reserves afterwards. On June 12, 1949, he married the love of his life, LaVesta
Bridges. Their union was blessed with five children. He was saved at the age of 19 and
was an active member of the Ozark Baptist Church. He was a successful dairy and beef
farmer, owner-operator of B& B Flying Service, flight instructor, charter pilot and FAA
inspector. He served on the Raymondville school board, Sanitary Milk Producers and
Mid-America Dairymen. He was president of Texas County Farm Bureau, served on the
Bank of Raymondville (later First National Bank) board of directors, dealer of Modern
Farm Systems grain bins and of used farm equipment. He served as Presiding Judge of
Texas County for four years and was a member of American Legion for 49 years. Jim
loved hunting and fishing, and with friends made many trips to Canada. He and his wife
were privileged to travel the United States and parts of Canada for 14 years in their RV.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Cecil and Zella; brother, Roger Dawson
Brallier; and son, Norman James Brallier. Survivors include his wife of 56 years; motherin-law, Orpha Bridges; daughters, Susan Kaye Cook of Hartshorn, Sandra Jean Wells of
Nixa, Rita Jane Bennett of Montgomery City; son, Roger Allen Brallier of Centralia; five
grandchildren; two step grandchildren and four great grandchildren; several nieces,
nephews and a host of loving friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and
loved him. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ozark Baptist Church in Houston, Mo.,
with burial in Allen Cemetery, under direction of Evans Funeral Home Houston, Mo.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Evans Funeral Home.
Brame, George W. 4 Jun 1886 - 17 Sep 1958
[Note: married Ilda Rebecca Young 18 Jun 1901 - 28 Nov 1941]
George Brame, 72, died early this morning at a nursing home, 914 West Walnut,
where he had been living recently. Mr. Brame was a retired Frisco machinist and
formerly made his home at Battlefield. He is survived by three sons, Allen, 1417

Stanford, John Lyman and James Melvin, both of California state; three sisters, Mrs.
Margaret McBee, 1471 East McDaniel, Mrs. Nell Cantrell, Aurora, and Mrs. Maud
Tarrant, California state; and one brother, Leonard, California state. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Rainey’s. (Springfield Leader-Press – 18 September
1958)
Bramer, Alberta V. (Linam) 25 Jun 1913 – 27 Nov 1997 CCH-N 3 Dec 1997
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Irene Linam; married 7 Apr 1933 George Edward “Ed”
Bramer who died 1968]
Alberta V Bramer, age 84, of Springfield, died Thursday, November 27, 1997 in
Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. She was born June 25, 1913 in Kennett,
Missouri and was the daughter of Herman and Irene Linam. On April 7, 1933 she married
George Edward “Ed” Bramer, who preceded her in death in 1968. Two brothers and two
sisters also preceded her in death. Mrs. Bramer was a faithful member of St. Agnes
Cathedral and was very active in many church activities, including the Altar Society and
the Daughters of Isabella, serving as its president. She was a charter member of St. John’s
Hospital Auxiliary and had received her pin as a six thousand hour volunteer. She and her
husband had been active in the Springfield softball program. Survivors include: Two sons
and their wives, Michael and Margorie Bramer, Fremont Hills, and Patrick and Harlene
Bramer, Marshfield; two daughters and their husbands, Martha and Admiral Thomas
Brown, San Francisco, Calif., and Jacqueline and Colonel John Lindsey, Lovettsville,
Virginia; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and sister and brother-inlaw, Marian and Walter Cobb, Branson. A Funeral Mass was 10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1,
in St. Agnes Cathedral with Father Thomas Kiefer officiating. Burial will be in St..
Mary’s Cemetery. A prayer service was at 7:00 p.m. Sunday with visitation following
until 8:00 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Boulevard, Nixa.
Branam, John “Tom” 29 Feb 1925 - 25 Jul 2003 SN-L 27 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Pritchet & Lura (Wilhite) Branam; married Grace Warner]
John "Tom" Branam, 78, husband of Grace Branam, died Friday, July 25, 2003 at
Baptist Hospital, North Little Rock, Ark. He was born February 20, 1925 in Ash Grove,
Mo., to the late Pritchet and Lura Wilhite Branam. He was a retired superintendent at
Carl E. Bailey Generating Plant in Augusta. He is survived by his wife, Grace Warner
Branam; two sons, Mike and his wife, Joan Branam of North Little Rock, and Dennis
Branam of McCrory; one stepdaughter, Lorraine Roberts of Highland, Calif.; two
brothers, Carl "Pete" Branam of Springfield, Mo., and Eddie Branam of The Dalles, Ore.;
two sisters, Eula Mae Roberts of Springfield, and Betty Lou Linder of Ozark, Mo.; ten
grandchildren, Melinda Gamble and husband Greg, Amy Watts and husband Todd, Chris
Branam, Bobby and Chris Schoultz, J.D. Branam, Antonio and Deena Parra, Erik and
Angel Parra, and Autumn Parra; and six great grandchildren, Jessica Gamble, Kathryn
Gamble, Danielle Watts, Nickolaus Parra, Branden Parra and Katelyn Schoultz. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Juanita Smith Branam; a son, John and
wife, Marlyn Branam; and three brothers, Lloyd, Jimmy and Leonard. Visitation is 6 to 8
p.m. Monday in McEuen Funeral Home, Searcy, Ark. Services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday,
July 29, in the funeral home. Burial will be at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Springfield a t3
p.m. Tuesday.

Brandenburg, Avis (Glidewell)
1920 - Feb 1979
Grave side services for Avis Brandenburg, 58, of Springfield will be held at 2
p.m. Monday in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas McClain officiating. The
family will be in the Greenlawn Battlefield South Funeral Home from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday. Greene County Coroner, Edwin Buick ruled that the couple died as a result of a
homicide-suicide in which Mr. Brandenburg is believed to have shot his wife in the chest
and then shot himself in the head. Officers believe the shootings took place some time
February 23rd. or February 24th. The couple was found dead in their home Thursday.
Mrs. Brandenburgh had formerly operated the Union Stockyards and had a beauty shop
in her home in the past. Both were retired. She was a member of the Glendale Baptist
Church. Mrs. Brandenburgh is survived by cousins and aunts. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader March 3, 1979} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Brandt, Louise (Demanche) 19 Aug 1888 - Jul 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: married 21 Oct 1908 Charlie Brandt 1883 - ?]
Billings - Mrs. Louise Brandt, 84, Billings died last Tuesday in the Aurora
Community Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ben
Grant of Billings and Mrs. Al Steele Albuquerque, N. M. and three grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Brannan, Kenneth Ray 17 Feb 1956 - 20 Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p1
An early Sunday morning accident between Garrison and Chadwick claimed the
life of 19-year-old Kenneth Ray Brannan of Chadwick. Young Brannon lost control of
his auto on a curve. Taken to St. John’s Hospital, he died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday. He was
home for the week from Fort Leonard Wood. Among his survivors are his step father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Uhlmann, Chadwick.
AND
Brannan, Kenneth Ray 17 Feb 1956 - 20 Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
CHADWICK - Services for Kenneth Ray Brannan, 19, Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Chadwick High School Auditorium with the Revs. Carl Thompson and
James Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial under direction of Harris
Ozark. Graveside military rites were conducted by a detachment from Fort Leonard
Wood. Mr. Brannan died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital. where he had been
in critical condition with a skull fracture received at 12:30 a.m. when his southbound auto
left a Mo 125 curve, struck several small trees and overturned. Mr. Brennan had been
home for the weekend from Fort Leonard Wood. A native of Watsonville, Calif.., he
moved to Ava in 1959 and to Chadwick in 1964. He had attended Chadwick High School
and was a member of Chadwick First Baptist Church. Survivors are his step-father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Uhlmann, Chadwick; a brother, Jerry D. of O’Fallon and three
sisters, Mr. Judy Gay Bateman, Springfield, Mrs. Joyce Faye Rainey, Garrison and Mrs.
Betty Allen, Sanger, Calif.
AND
Brannan, Kenneth Ray 17 Feb 1956 - 20 Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
We would like to thank our many friends and neighbors for cards, food, prayers,
flowers and visits during the time of our loss of our beloved son and brother, Kenneth

Ray Brannan. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Uhlmann and family. Jerry Brannan. Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Bateman. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Rainey.
Brannick, Mary Kathryn (Powell) 1 Jul 1926 – 26 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Una (Crockett) Powell; married William Brannick]
Mary Kathryn Brannick, Springfield, formerly of Redmond, Ill., passed away at
3:15 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 26, 1995, in the James River Care Center. Mary was born
Thursday, July 1. 1926, in Green Forrest, Ark., the daughter of Jesse Powell and Una
Crockett Powell. Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church of Redmond, Ill.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Brannick; three brothers
and two sisters. Survivors include a son, Mike Brannick, of Redmond, Ill.; a daughter,
Patricia Edwards, of Tulsa, Ok.; two sisters, Barbara Mote, of Tulsa, Ok., and Frances
Blanchet, of Hot Springs, Ark.; four brothers, John Powell, Joe Powell, Daniel K. Powell,
and Robert T. Powell, all of Green Forrest, Ark. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., today, in
Stewart & Carroll Funeral Home, in Paris, Ill., with burial immediately following in
Embarrass Cemetery, Edgar County, Ill. Local arrangements are being handled by Harris,
a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully
requests that memorial donations be made to the Alzhiemers Assoc.
Branscum, Doris Lee (Adams) 7 Aug 1932 - 3 Sep 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: married E. G. Branscum]
Doris Lee Branscum, 70, Springfield, passed away Sept. 3, 2002, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born Aug. 7, 1932, in Lake City, Ark. Branscum had been
employed by K-Mart as a checkout supervisor. She had lived at The Gardens for three
years. Survivors include two children and their spouses, Joyce and Kent Gordon, Nixa,
and Jerry and Rosie Branscum, St. Louis; four grandchildren, Keith Deckard, Greg
Branscum, Heather Branscum and Katie Gordon; a great-grandson, Tyler Branscum; and
three sisters, Geneva, Virginia and Kay. Her husband, E.G. Branscum preceded her in
death as well as a grandson, Russ Deckard; two brothers, Junior Adams and David
Adams and a sister, Barbara Anderson. Memorial services were Sept. 5, at Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating.
Branstetter, Don 12 Oct 1941 - 28 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Son of Virgil & Eula Branstetter; married Gloria]
Don Branstetter, age 58, of Ozark, went to meet the Lord Tuesday, March 28,
2000 in his home with family at his bedside, after a brief, but courageous battle with
pancreatic cancer. He was born October 12, 1941 in Wright County, Missouri, one of six
children of Virgil and Eula Branstetter. His parents preceded him in death. Don served
his country in the U.S. Army where he excelled as a rifle marksman. Following his
discharge he began work as a meat cutter with I.G.A., working his way to meat
supervisor for AWG from 1965 until 1981. He became a store owner, operating Nu-Way
Foods in Crane along with his sons, and later purchasing another store in Ash Grove. Don
served on the Board of Directors of Centerre-Boatman's Bank and the Missouri Grocer's
Association. Following retirement, Don spent time in the great outdoors, where he loved
to fish and hunt and share those times with many buddies and family. Gardening was also
a favorite past time for him. Don was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. He is

survived by his wife, Gloria; three sons, a stepdaughter, a stepson, and seven
grandchildren: Randy Branstetter and his wife Marty and daughters Amanda and Ashley,
Springfield; Russell Branstetter, Springfield; Donnie Branstetter Jr., and his wife Missy
and sons Dustin and Tyler, Crane; Melissa White and her husband Donnie and son
Heston, Marionville; Lindell Mitchell and his wife Shelly, and children Ryan and
Britney, Seligman; four brothers and their wives; Ralph and Edie Branstetter, Batesville,
AR; Bob and Norma, Houston, Missouri; Dwight and Rachel, Batesville, AR; Gary and
Joan, Seymour; a sister, Geneva Atwood and her husband, Glenn, Nixa; nieces, nephews,
and many, many friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Hopedale
Baptist Church, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Mansfield
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Brantley, Richard Everette "Rick" 1951 - 19 Aug 2005 SN-L 23 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Ralph G. & Evelyn Brantley; married Cynthia “Cindy” Hagedorn]
Richard Everette "Rick" Brantley, 54, Springfield, passed away August 19, 2005,
following a brief illness. Rick enjoyed basketball, golf, pinochle, board games, dancing,
and telling jokes. Rick was recently employed at Cox North hospital and previously
worked in management for J.C. Penney Co. He was preceded in death by his father,
Ralph G. Brantley, Rolla. Surviving are his loving wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Brantley, of the
home; one devoted daughter, Megan, Nixa; one grandson, Evan, his joy of the last two
and a half years; Mr. Joshua Barbieri, Springfield, Evan's devoted father; his beloved
mother, Evelyn Brantley, Rolla; his father and mother-in-law, Leonard and Helen
Hagedorn, Union; one brother, James "Jim" Brantley, Rolla; one sister, Barbara Bailey,
Yorktown, Va., and nephews Bryan and Brant Bailey, Va.; his sister-in-law, Amy Howe,
St. Louis; a niece, Emma, and nephew, Jerry, St. Louis; a very special aunt, Judy Carroll,
Lindale, Texas; and many other aunts, uncles, relatives, and friends. Funeral services are
3 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield. Visitation begins at
1:30 p.m. today until time of service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make
donation to the Children's Miracle Network, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Brashear, Bonard C. 1 Sep 1937 - 10 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
[Note: married Phyllis Kay Marsh]
Bonard C. Brashear, 34, Route 1, Marionville, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10,
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, from injuries received about 11:50 p.m. Wednesday
on Mo. 173, two miles east of Marionville. According to the Highway Patrol, Brashear
was at the wheel of his auto when it overtook and ran up under the rear of a truck driven
by Alvis Johnson, 47, Galena. The collision tore off the top of the Brashear auto, injuring
Brashear and sending his wife and two sons to St. John’s for treatment of minor injuries.
Brashear, a native of Raymondville, was a social studied and business teacher at Billings
High School. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Kay, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Uel
Marsh, former residents of Ozark; two sons, Ross Allen and Roger Clifton; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brashear, Licking; and two brothers. Grant and Dale, both of
Kansas City. Two funeral services were held. One service was at 9:30 a.m. Monday in
the Billings High School Auditorium, with the Revs. Claude Brown and Paul Branstetter,
officiating. Another service was at 3:00 p.m. Monday in the Brooke Creek Baptist
Church, Licking, Burial was in Volmar Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.

Memorial contributions may be made to a scholarship fund for his sons, at the Bank of
Billings.
Brashear, Donice Eileen (Shields) 25 Aug 1935 - 20 Nov 2002 CCH-N 27 Nov 2002
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Ada Shields; married Lee Brashear]
Our mother, Donice Eileen Brashear, was born Aug. 25, 1935 near Pineville, Mo.
on the family farm. Her parents, Carl and Ada Shields, had come to the Missouri Ozark
region to escape the parched land of Oklahoma and the depression. This they did in the
fashion of that time. She was close to, and much loved by her two older brothers, Carl Jr.
Shields (KIA World War II, Feb., 1945) and Doyle Shields. Like her parents before her,
she embraced the Christian faith and protestant work ethic. She never preached; if she
had an ounce of badness or malice, we never saw it. She demonstrated only love, good
works and dogged determination. Our mother was the church pianist from the time she
was 9 years old. She knew every song in the Baptist Hymnal. She was a good music
reader, but she didn't need to read. She improvised. In 1956, she married the love of her
life, Lee Brashear. From this union came two children, Katharine Leigh Hanks born in
1960 and William Christopher Brashear born in 1962. Her grandchildren are Hollis and
Luca Brashear, Michael, Krystle and Cassidy Hanks. She loved her son-in-law, Kevin S.
Hanks and her daughter-in-law, Elizabeth L. (Betsy) Krause. She spent most of her
working life working for the Melvin G. Hall family. She will be sorely missed by them.
Don and Carl Brashear, from Pineville, Missouri, complete her circle of closest and loved
kin. Many wonderful songs, have been written about the passing of a soul. A few words
once sung by the Carter Family and Bill Monroe we will leave for her: "And now my
mother has gone to rest In the land of perfect joy. And I wonder if she thinks of me. Her
poor, little orphan boy. In Heaven, we'll meet again someday." Mother was the heart of
the family. She will always be so. A service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in First
Baptist Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden and the Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating.
Burial was at 3 p.m. in Pineville Cemetery, Pineville, Mo.
Brashears, Juella J. (Vanzandt) 16 Apr 1936 - 14 Jun 2005 SN-L 16 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Thurman & Nellie Vanzandt, Sr.; married 18 May 1952 John Earnest
Brashears]
Juella J. Brashears, born April 16, 1936, passed away in her home at 12:10 a.m.
on June 14, 2005. She was the daughter of Thurman and Nellie Vanzandt, Sr., sister of
Thurman Vanzandt, Jr., Virginia Henson, and Dorthy Cline. On May 18, 1952, Juella
married John Earnest Brashears. To this union seven children were born. June was a
homemaker and worked at Primrose Nursing Center. She enjoyed gardening, cross
stitching, and her family. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; daughter,
Lyndonette; daughter-in-law, Susan Brashears; and granddaughter, Kimberly Marie. She
is survived by her sisters, Jennie and Doris; five sons, John and Kay Brashears, Buffalo,
Gary and Becky Brashears, Allen and Beth Brashears, all of Springfield, Jeff and Julie
Brashears of Fort Worth, Texas, and Sam Brashears of Fordland; one daughter, Sandra
and Charles Harper of Spring- field; 19 grandchildren: Russell, Sabrina, Crickett, Sean,
Kevin, Robert, Dallas, Ashley, Bub, Courtney, Dylan, Chris, Elizabeth, Scott, Zachary,
Michael, Jason, Vincent, and Julie; 21 great grandchildren: Chris, Cody, Shania, Keylee,

Felicia, Justin, Austin, James, Gregory, Jarod, Terra, Josh, Paige, Bradley, Misty,
Alexandria, Triston, Kaitlyn, Halenya, Penelope, MaKena, and one on the way. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with
burial in Brashears Cemetery, Billings, Mo. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight in the
funeral home. The family would like to thank Oxford Healthcare and Community
Hospices of America for all your help and support. Thank you Chris, Nancy, Betty,
Crickett, and Candy.
Brashers, Hattie Lee 13 May 1883 - 8 Feb 1973 OH 15 Feb 1973 p11
Republic - Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Lee Brashers, 89, of Republic, were
held Saturday at the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Bill Riddle officiating. Burial
was in the Brashers Cemetery west of Republic under direction of Cantrell of Republic.
Mrs. Brashers died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eula Merritt of
Billings.
Brashers, John Emmett 1911 - 24 Jul 1961 CCR 27 Jul 1961 p5
[Note: Son of ? & Hattie (?) Brashers; married Nellie]
Services for John Emmett Brashers, 50, who died early Monday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient since last Saturday were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Republic Baptist Church with The Rev. Lester Slack and the Rev. Alva
Keith officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings.
Mr. Brashers was a resident of Billings the past six years and of Greene County most of
his life. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. His is survived by his wife,
Nellie, his mother, Mrs. Hattie Brashers, Route 1, Republic; two brothers, Boyd Brashers
of Republic and Harold Brashers of Napa, Calif; three sisters, Mrs. Beulah Arends of
Napa, Calif; Mrs. Eula Merritt of Torrance, Calif.. and Mrs. Jewel Cunningham , Route 1,
Republic.
Brashers, Leonard Aenos 1914 - 1 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Noel & Bessie Brashers; married Opal]
Leonard Aenos Brashers, 57, of Billings, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at his
home. Mr. Brashers was a retired farmer and carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Opal;
his mother, Mrs. Bessie Brashers, Republic; his father, Noel Brashers of Billings; one
son, Dale Brashers of Billings; three daughters, Mrs. Faye Haguewood, Billings, Mrs.
Betty North, Republic and Mrs. Wanda Nelson, Springfield; four brothers, Onas of
Billings, Ronald of Republic, Aubrey of Miami, Okla, and Dee of Marionville; two
sisters, Mrs. Thelma Pendleton, Republic and Mrs. Wilda Stogsdill, Wichita, Kan. and
six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Blades Chapel Methodist
Church, west of Republic; with the Revs. Bill Springer and Virgil McCroskey officiating.
Burial was in Blades Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Republic.
Brashers, Noel 24 Aug 1891 - May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
[Note: married Stella; spelling from SSDI]
BILLINGS - Funeral services for Noel Breashers, 84, of Billings, was at 2 p.m.
Friday at Mount Olive Church near Billings with the Revs. William L. Springer and
Orville Hammon officiating. The family was at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mr.

Breashers, who had been ill for some time, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical
Center. He was a member of Curtis Chapel Baptist Church and a longtime resident of
Christian and Lawrence counties. Surviving are his wife, Stella; four sons, Onas of
Billings, Ronald of Republic, Donald of Marionville, and Aubrey of Miami, Okla; two
daughters, Mrs. Herman Pendleton, Republic, and Mrs. Don Stagdill, Wichita, Kan.; 21
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Donations may
be made to the Crippled Children’s Fund.
Brashers, William "Arizona" 5 Nov 1917 - 10 Aug 2005 SN-L 13 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Robert and Orvilla (Nottingham) Brashers; married 6 Oct 1943 Freida
Smay who died 1961; married 1991 Carolyn Boldwyn]
Mr. William "Arizona" Brashers, son of the late Robert and Orvilla (Nottingham)
Brashers, was born in Lamar, Colorado, on November 5, 1917, and departed this life on
Wednesday evening, August 10, 2005, at the Ozarks Medical Center, West Plains,
Missouri. He was at the time of his passing 87 years, nine months and five days of age.
Arizona and his family moved to the Bolivar and Charity, Missouri, areas when he was
young and he worked in oranges groves and also in the quarries. It was at this time that
he met Freida Smay. In 1941 he joined the U.S. Army where he proudly served his
country as an infantryman. He and Freida were united in marriage on October 6, 1943,
and, following his discharge in 1945, they made their home near Charity, Mo. Arizona
began farming and continued until 1963. He opened a service station in Republic and
operated it for two years before going to work at Caterpillar as a machinist. He retired in
1980. Arizona pastored several Baptist churches in both Dallas and Webster County,
including London Smoke, Northview, and Windyville. He also kept busy filling other
pulpits when the minister was away. In 1991 he was married to Carolyn Boldwyn and
they made their home in Springfield, Ohio. Gardening and yard work were joys to him in
his later years, and reading the Bible was his life. He was a member of the U.A.W. union
at Catepillar. Arizona was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Freida in 1961;
two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Brashers of the home;
one son, Bill Brashers of Pomona, Mo.; four daughter, Sheriann Kessinger of Grandview,
Mo., Linda Brashers-Matthews of Santa Rosa, Calif., Martha Brashers-Paranto of
Grandview, Mo., and Evelyn Brashers of Hesperia, Calif.; three brothers, Loren Brashers
of Hanna City, Ill, and Roy Lee and John Brashers, both of Washington, Ill.; one sister,
Marie Gregg of Ozark, Mo.; two stepsons, Dennis and Larry Boldwyn; 16 grandchildren;
26 greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-granddaughter. He also leaves a host of stepgrandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends who will all sadly
miss him. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2005,
in the Cantlon Otterness Chapel with Pastor Shane Shockley. Mrs. Sandy Hatfield will
sing "On the Wings of a Snow White Dove, " "Amazing Grace," and "In the Garden, "
accompanied by Mrs. Carla Deckard. Escorts will be his grandsons, B.J., Andy, Jacob,
Larry and Tony Brashers; Al, Don, and Mark Kessinger; Ryan Roots, Rick Kelley, Dan
Collins and Nicholas Medoza. Military honors will be provided by Galmey V.F.W. Post
#9638. Interment will be in the Charity Cemetery under the direction of the Cantlon
Otterness Funeral Home of Buffalo, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the
charity of the donor's choice.

Braughton, Betty J. (McMoran) 28 Jan 1936 - 1 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of Charles E. & ? (?) McMoran; married Harold D. Braughton]
Betty J. Braughton, 52, of Springfield, died at 5:10 p.m. Mar. 1 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Braughton were held Mar. 4 at the
South Haven Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in
Rivermonte Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. A former
resident of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Mrs. Braughton had lived in Springfield since 1961.
She was an administrative assistant for Associated Electric Cooperative, and was a
member of the South Haven Baptist Church, where she served as organist for many years.
She was a member of the American Business Women's Association, and, in 1977, was
selected as one of the top 10 businesswomen in the United States. Her survivors include
her husband, Harold D.; three sons, David, Springfield, Larry, Nixa, and Kevin, U.S.
Navy; a daughter, Susan Braughton, Springfield; her father, Charles E. McMoran, Hot
Springs, Arkansas; three sisters, Flora Nell McMullan, Little Rock, Arkansas, Charlene
Smith, Hot Springs, and Sherry Glasgow, Birmingham, Alabama; three grandchildren,
and Shirley Combs, her dearest friend. Contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Bray, Doyle Francis 14 Nov 1930 - 24 Sep 2003 CCH-N 8 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Clarence & Eva (Scribner) Bray; married 1 Aug 1959 Eunice Irene Berry d
15 Apr 2002]
Doyle Francis Bray, 72, Bruner, died Sept. 24, 2003, in his Christian County
home. He was born Nov. 14, 1930, the son of Clarence and Eva (Scribner) Bray. On Aug.
1, 1959, he was united in marriage to Irene Berry, who preceded him in death on April
15, 2001. Bray proudly served his country as a United States Marine from 1952 to 1960.
During his service tour he made lasting friends with his comrades and often remained in
touch with them. He was very proud to be a marine and a veteran. He loved the outdoors
where he spent time fishing, squirrel, and rabbit hunting and planting large vegetable
gardens. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers,
four sisters, and two grandchildren. Bray is survived by three sons, Curtis Bray and wife
Tammy, Bruner, Nathan Nichols of Tulsa, Okla., and Robert Nichols and wife Chris,
Bruner; three daughters, Diana Weter and husband Ronnie, Rogersville, Peggy Kohler
and husband Marty, Sparta, and Beverly Yates and husband Bill, Stevensville, Mont.;
two brothers, Edward Bray, Chadwick, and Ervin Bray, Springfield; 26 grandchildren; 28
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and caring friends.
Graveside memorial services with full military honors were held Sept. 29 in Bruner
Cemetery, with the Rev. Randy Sisco officiating. Arrangements were under the care and
direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Bray, Edward Dean “Eddie” 14 Apr 1949 - 2 May 2006 SN-L 4 May 2006
[Note: Son of Mathias Edward & Lois Madeena (Hawkins) Bray; married Kathy Darlene
(Metcalf) Hall]
Edward "Eddie" Dean Bray, the son of Mathias Edward Bray and Lois Madeena
(Hawkins) Bray, was born April 14, 1949, in Mound, Missouri, and went to be with the
Lord on May 2, 2006, at the age of 57 years and 18 days. Eddie was a lifelong resident of

the Ava area. He was a farmer, minister and pastor of Mt. Ararat Missionary Baptist
Church. On March 16, 1973, Eddie and Kathy Darlene Hall were united in marriage in
Ozark, Missouri. Eddie and Kathy were blessed with four children. Eddie loved and was
involved in Missions and bringing people to the Lord. His family and church family were
very important to him. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and the outdoors. Eddie was
preceded in death by his father, Mathias, and father-in-law, Clayborn Metcalf. He is
survived by his wife, Kathy, of the home; four children, Reggie Bray and wife, Jessica,
Houston, Mo., Tara Uhing and husband, Zach, Ava, Mo., Kayla Cunningham and
husband, Justin, Bruner, Mo., and Kelse Bray of the home, Ava, Mo.; five grandchildren,
Zachary, Nathan and Joshua Bray, Jarin Cunningham, and Emma Uhing; his mother,
Madeena Bray, Chadwick, Mo.; two sisters, Jenean Gimlin and husband, Ed, Ozark, Mo.,
and Connie Kissee and husband, Gary, Sparta, Mo.; his mother-in-law, Ethel Metcalf,
Brown Branch, Mo.; brother-in-law, Dale Hall and wife, Louise, Rockaway Beach, Mo.;
sister-in-law, Ellen Everett and husband, Billy, Ava, Mo.; and a host of other relatives
and friends. Services are Friday, May 5, 2006, 2 p.m. at the Mound Church in Douglas
County on T Highway with the Brother Ken Jones, Brother Paul Pritchard and Brother
Oscar Cunningham officiating. Interment will be in the Mills Cemetery. Visitation is
tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Family requests
memorials to the Preach Evangelistic Ministries. Services are being conducted by
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo.
Bray, Elnor (Hendricks) 24 Mar 1897 - 23 Mar 1972 CCR 30 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: married Joe W. Bray 1892 - 15 Apr 1957; SSDI spells name Eleanor]
Mrs. Elnor Bray, 74, Billings, died at 1 a.m. Thursday in the Methodist Manor at
Marionville after a long illness. A member of the Kerr Primitive Baptist Church, Mrs.
Bray is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary Nell Ray, Billings; a son, Wilmer, Pierce City;
a brother, R. C. Hendricks, Monterey Park, Calif.; a half-sister, Mrs. Gertrude Rennake,
Hamilton, Mont.; and three grandchildren, Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in
Cantrell Chapter in Billings with Elder H. H. Tracey officiating. Burial was in Kerr
Cemetery.
Bray, Ethel (Clevenger) 16 Jun 1892 - 19 Dec 1970 CCR 24 Dec 1970 p3
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Laura C. (Kinder) Clevenger; married 31 Dec 1909 Jessie
Earnest Bray 29 Apr 1890 - 1 Mar 1969]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Clevenger Bray, 78, a longtime resident of the
McCracken community, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at
McCracken, with Dwayne Bray and the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Bray was a member of the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church. She died at 3:45 Saturday in Marshall Nursing Home. Surviving are
two sons, Maurice, Kansas City, and Robert, Miami, Mo.; seven grandchildren and nine
great grandchildren.
Bray, Eunice Irene (Berry) 12 Feb 1933 – 15 Apr 2001 CCH-N 2 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of Otis & Mabel (Pugh) Berry; married 1 Aug 1959 Doyle Francis Bray
14 Nov 1930 - 24 Sep 2003]

Eunice Irene Bray, 68, Bruner, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2001 in St John’s
Regional Health Center. Irene was born Feb. 12, 1933 in Jamestown, Mo., to Otis and
Mabel (Pugh) Berry. She was formerly employed as a cook for Riverside Inn. Irene
enjoyed gardening and will be remembered for her quilting. Irene is survived by her
loving husband Doyle Bray of the home; three daughters, Peggy Kohler and husband
Marty, Sparta; Beverly Yates and husband Bill , Stevensville, Mont. and Diana Weter
and husband Ronnie, Rogersville; three sons, Robert Nichols, and wife, Chris, Bruner,
Curtis Bray and wife Tammy, Bruner and Nathan Nichols, Tulsa, Okla.; one sister, Esther
Young and husband Gene, Springfield; one brother, Otis Bud Berry and wife Virginia,
Neb.; one sister-in-law, Veva Berry, Ga.; seventeen grandchildren and twelve greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by both of her parents, one brother and two
sisters. A memorial service was Thursday, April 19 in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Bray, Frank H. 10 Nov 1916 - 11 Apr 1975 OH 17 Apr 1975 p5
[Note: Son of Mark & Glessie M. (Lee) Bray; married Avis]
Memorial services were held for Frank Bray, 58, on April 14 at Concordia, Kan.
at 10 a.m. Mr. Bray passed away April 11 while visiting his family in Kansas. He was a
Sparta resident. Survivors include two sisters, Grace Teague, Elkhead and Henrietta
Isbell of Ava.
AND
Bray, Frank H. 10 Nov 1916 - 11 Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
SPARTA - Services for Frank H. Bray, 58, Sparta, were held Monday in the First
United Methodist Church, Concordia, Kan. with the Rev. Robert Fleenor officiating.
Services were under direction of Smith Funeral Home of Concordia. Mr. Bray died
Saturday in St. Joseph Hospital, Concordia, Kan. of complications arising from a
previous stroke. The body has been willed to the University of Colorado Medical Center,
Denver. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Masons and a
veteran of World War II. He was a former medical lab technician. Survivors include his
wife, Avis; four daughters, Mary of Lincoln, Neb, Toni of Lawrence, Kan. and Jane and
Kim of the home; two sons, Jake, San Francisco, and John, Concordia, Kan.; two sisters,
Mrs. Grace Teague, Sparta, and Mrs. Henrietta Isbell, Ava; and a grandson.
Bray, Glessie May (Lee) Preston Mallon 13 Mar 1894 - 20 Jun 1958 CCR 26 Jun
1958 p1
[Note: Daughter of James H. & Etta (Douglas) Lee; married 10 Dec 1911 CCM Mark
Bray 16 May 1891 - 23 Apr 1960; married 13 Sep 1947 Richard Preston; married Steve
Roy Mallon]
Sparta Woman Dies in Kansas Accident
Funeral services for Mrs. Glessie May Bray, 64, of Sparta, who was killed last
Friday in a head-on automobile collision on U. S. 36 near Phillipsburg, Kan. were held
Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Church of Christ, with Bro. Odie Hawkins officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Mrs. Bray was enroute to her home at Sparta after visiting since February at the home of
her son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bray, at Beaver City, Neb. She was driving alone at the time
of the accident which happened about 60 miles from Beaver City. Three other persons, all

members of one family, were killed in the accident. A lifelong resident of Christian
County. Mrs. Bray was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. She is survived by one
son, Frank Bray, of Beaver City; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Teague and Mrs. Henrietta
Isbell, both of Sparta; one brother, Max Lee of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Grace Jenkins
of Sparta and nine grandchildren.
Bray, Goldie (Boyd) Feb 1885 - 4 Apr 1970 CCR 9 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Riley & Mary Frances (Marley) Boyd: married Overton Bray
Sep 1883 - May 1958]
Mrs. Goldie Boyd Bray, 85, died Saturday, April 4 at Burley, Idaho. A native of
Ozark, she was the widow of the late Overton Bray. They had resided at Burley for many
years. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Alice Thompson of Springfield, Mrs. Celia
Chapman of Ozark, Mrs. Lydia McGlocklin of Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Jessie Pew
of Ontario, Calif.; two brothers, Joe Boyd of St. Joseph, Mo. and Will Boyd of Long
Beach. Funeral services and burial were Tuesday at Burley.
Bray, Howard M. 27 Feb 1880 - 12 Mar 1952 CCR 24 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Taylor & Mary Jane (Marley) Bray; married 6 Jan 1901 CCM Evaline
Reed 14 Mar 1883 - 17 Oct 1973]
Howard M. Bray, 72, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Bray died Wednesday,
March 12, in Springfield Baptist hospital after a short illness following a major operation.
Mr. Bray lived his entire life in the McCracken community. He was a prominent farmer
and stockman of Christian County and for several years was affiliated with a commission
firm in Springfield and at the time of his death was a cattle salesman for the M.F.A.
Commission company also of Springfield. He married Eva Reed, daughter of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reed. They became parents of two daughters, Mrs. Norma Duffy of
Fresno and Mrs. Lucile Beazley of San Anselmo, CA. Survivors other than his wife and
daughters, are one sister, Mrs. Della Herston of Ozark; one brother, Ernest Bray of
Sparta; three grandchildren, Mrs. Stanley Roper of Ozark and Mrs. Robert S. Colliss and
John Howard Beazley of San Anselmo, CA; three great-grandchildren, Michael and
David Roper and Deborah Lynn Colliss. Mr. Bray was a loving husband, father and
grandfather and a faithful member of Mr. Zion church. Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon by the church pastor, Rev. Clyde McCormick, at the Chaffin Funeral
Home in Ozark. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery.
Bray, James B. “Jim” 8 Jul 1878 - 22 Nov 1962 CCR 29 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Isaac & Margaret (Garrison) Bray; married 19 Jan 1901 CCM Julia M.
Boatwright 17 May 1882 - 14 Nov 1963]
J. B. “Jim” Bray, 84, of Ozark, died at 1 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital. He
was a resident of the McCracken community east of Ozark most of his life and was a
member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church near McCracken. Surviving are his wife Julia; a
foster daughter, Mrs. Leta Tindle, Ozark; and a sister, Mrs. Ida McDaniel, Sparta. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Roy Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Bray, Jesse Earnest 29 Apr 1890 - 1 Mar 1969 CCR 6 Mar 1969 p8

[Note: Son of Taylor & Mary Jane (Marley) Bray; married 31 Dec 1909 CCM Ethel D.
Clevenger 16 Jun 1892 - 19 Dec 1970]
Funeral services for J. Ernest Bray, 78. of the McCracken community, were at 2
p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Lynn Junior Swadley officiated with burial
in Linden cemetery. Mr. Bray died at 11:40 a.m. Saturday in Fitzgibbon Hospital in
Marshall after a brief illness. He was born and lived all of his life on a farm in
McCracken which was settled by his grandfather in 1838. In 1969, Mr. Bray received a
certificate of recognition from then-Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman for his
work in the agricultural, stabilization and conservation Services since its inception in
1934. Mr. Bray was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife. Ethel; two sons, Maurice, Kansas City and Robert T., Miami, Mo.; seven
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Bray, Joe W. 1892 - 15 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
[Note: married Elnor Hendricks 24 Mar 1897 - 23 Mar 1972]
Funeral Services for Joe W. Bray, 64, who died April 15 at his home northwest
of Billings, were held April 17 at the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings, with Elder E. O.
Coons and Walter Smart officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery under direction of
Harris. He was a native of the Billings community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elnor
Bray, one son, Wilmer Bray of Pierce City; one daughter, Mrs. Edwin Ray of Billings;
one granddaughter; two brothers, Clint Bray of Marionville and Nicholas Bray of
Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Warren Garroutte of Marionville and Mrs. Ros Keast of
Corona, Calif.
Bray, Julia M. (Boatwright) 17 May 1882 - 14 Nov 1963 CCR 21 Nov 1963
[Note: Daughter of Christopher & Mary Etta (Beamon) Boatwright; married 19 Jan 1901
CCM James B. Bray 8 Jul 1878 - 22 Nov 1962]
Mrs. Julia Bray, 81, of Ozark, died early Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Connelly
Nursing Home in Springfield after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark
and Sparta communities, and a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in the McCrackin
community. She is survived by a foster daughter, Mrs. Leta Tindle, Ozark; three brothers,
Jim Boatwright, Springfield, Lon Boatwright, Ozark, and Charles Boatwright, Glascow,
Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Burnett, Concordia, Kan., and Mrs. Anna Parks, Kansas
City; two foster grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.. Sunday in Harris Chapel. Dwayne Bray
officiated and burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Bray, Lois Madeena (Hawkins) 7 Sep 1927 - 19 May 2006 SN-L 20 May 2006
[Note; Daughter of William Wesley & Ota Elizabeth (Pruett) Hawkins; married 25 Feb
1948 Mathias Edward “Ed” Bray 14 Aug 1921 - 25 Oct 2004]
Lois Madeena Bray, age 78, of Chadwick, passed away Friday, May 19, 2006, at
3:15 a.m. in her home. She was born September 7, 1927, the daughter of William Wesley
and Ota Elizabeth (Pruett) Hawkins. On February 25, 1948, she and Ed Bray were united
in marriage. Throughout her working career Mrs. Bray was employed by Fasco, and
retired as a rural mail carrier. She was a member of Mound Fundamental Baptist Church
and Mound Sunshine Workers Club. She also wrote articles for the Douglas County

Herald. She loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with her children,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Survivors include: two daughters, Jenean Gimlin
and husband, Ed, Sparta, Connie Kissee and husband, Gary, Sparta; a daughter-in-law,
Kathy Bray, Ava; nine grandchildren, Keith Gimlin and wife, Sherri, Mark Gimlin and
wife, Misty, Reg Bray and wife, Jessica, Tara Uhing and husband, Zach, Kayla
Cunningham and husband, Justin, Kelse Bray, Brock Kissee and wife, Raven, Brett
DeTavis and husband, Dom, and Brice Kissee; 12 great- grandchildren; two sisters,
Juanita Collins, and Dorothy Wallace and husband, Jerry; a brother, Raymond Hawkins
and wife, Helen; a sister-in-aw, Trellis Hawkins; other relatives and many friends. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Bray; a son, Eddie Bray; a brother, Roscoe
Hawkins; and a sister, Ruth Hursh. Visitation will take place 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May
20, 2006, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Funeral services will take place 3
p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2006, at Mound Fundamental Baptist Church, with Pastor Ken
Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery, Oldfield. Memorial contributions
can be made to Community Hospices of America.
Bray, Mathias Edward “Ed” 14 Aug 1921 - 25 Oct 2004 SN-L 26 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Clarence & Evaline (Scribner) Bray; married 25 Feb 1948 Lois Madeena
Hawkins 7 Sep 1927 - 19 May 2006]
M. E. (Ed) Bray, age 83, of Chadwick, passed away Monday, October 25, 2004.
He was born August 14, 1921, in Witty, Missouri, the son of Clarence and Evaline
(Scribner) Bray. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On
February 25, 1948, he and Madeena Hawkins were united in marriage. Mr. Bray was a
member of Mound Baptist Church. Throughout his working career he served as a
Chadwick bus driver for 16 years, held a mail route for 20 years, and worked at the Bob
Ulhmann Saw Mill. He also enjoyed his work as a farmer. He loved his family and
spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Madeena;
three children and their spouses, Jenean and Ed Gimlin, Sparta, Eddie and Kathy Bray,
Ava, and Connie and Gary Kissee, Sparta; nine grandchildren, Keith Gimlin and wife,
Sherri, Sparta, Mark Gimlin and wife, Misty, Republic, Reg Bray and wife, Jessica,
Houston, Mo., Tara Uhing and husband, Zach, Ava, Kayla Cunningham and husband,
Justin, Sparta, Kelse Bray, Ava, Brock Kissee and wife, Raven, Nixa, Brett Detavis and
husband, Dom, Republic, and Brice Kissee, Sparta; ten great-grandchildren; a brother
Ervin Bray, Springfield; a stepsister, Ethel Posey, Ava; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, at Mound Baptist Church, T Highway, with
Pastor Ken Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery at Mound.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may call
at the funeral home from 1 to 6 p.m. today, Tuesday. Memorial contributions, in lieu of
flowers, may be made to the Mission Fund at Mound Baptist Church, HC 69, Oldfield,
MO 65720.
AND
Bray, Mathias Edward “Ed” 14 Aug 1921 - 25 Oct 2004 SN-L 29 Oct 2004
M.E. (Ed) Bray, age 83, of Chadwick, passed away Monday, October 25, 2004.
He was born August 14, 1921, in Witty, Missouri, the son of Clarence and Evaline
(Scribner) Bray. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On

February 25, 1948, he and Madeena Hawkins were united in marriage. Mr. Bray was a
member of Mound Baptist Church. Throughout his working career he served as a
Chadwick bus driver for 16 years, held a mail route for 20 years, and worked at the Bob
Ulhmann Saw Mill. He also enjoyed his work as a farmer. He loved his family and
spending time with his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Madeena;
three children and their spouses, Jenean and Ed Gimlin, Sparta, Eddie and Kathy Bray,
Ava, and Connie and Gary Kissee, Sparta; nine grandchildren, Keith Gimlin and wife,
Sherri, Sparta, Mark Gimlin and wife, Misty, Republic, Reg Bray and wife, Jessica,
Houston, Mo., Tara Uhing and husband, Zach, Ava, Kayla Cunningham and husband,
Justin, Sparta, Kelse Bray, Ava, Brock Kissee and wife, Raven, Nixa, Brett Detavis and
husband, Dom, Republic, and Brice Kissee, Sparta; ten great-grandchildren; a brother
Ervin Bray, Springfield; a stepsister, Ethel Posey, Ava; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, at Mound Baptist Church, T Highway, with
Pastor Ken Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery at Mound.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may call
at the funeral home from 1 to 6 p.m. today, Tuesday. Memorial contributions, in lieu of
flowers, may be made to the Mission Fund at Mound Baptist Church, HC 69, Oldfield,
MO 65720.
Published 10/26/04
Bray, Mark 16 May 1891 - 23 Apr 1960
CCR 28 Apr 1960 p 4
[Note: Son of Frank Cadmus & Anna E. Wilburn (Russell); married Glessie May Lee]
Mark Bray, 68, a former resident of Sparta and a retired stockman, died Saturday
afternoon in a Nevada hospital. He is survived by a son, Frank of Beaver City, Neb., two
daughters, Mrs. Grace Teague and Mrs. Henrietta Isbell, both of Sparta; nine
grandchildren, one great grandchild; a brother, Toels Bray of Sparta; three sisters, Mrs.
Effa Rowden, 408 Hovey, Springfield; Mrs. Lura Wolfe of Bolivar, and Mrs. Virgia
Deffenderfer of Ozark; a half-sister, Mrs. Velma Sharp of Lamar, Colo.; two stepbrothers, Clyde Forgey of Sparta and Archie Forgey of Fayetteville and a step-sister, Mrs.
Frank Payne of Ozark. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Sparta
Church of Christ with burial under direction of Harris of Nixa in Sparta Cemetery.
Bray, Nicholas 20 Aug 1879 - 29 Jun 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Nicholas & Mary (White) Bray; married c1902 Ella Cathryn Gardner 19
Jan 1882 - 9 Jan 1939]
Funeral services for Nicholas Bray, 88, a retired farmer of the Billings
community, who died Saturday afternoon in the Christian Rest Home at Ozark, were at 1
p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. C.C. Keller officiating. Burial was in
the Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Bray is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Keast, Corona,
Calif., and Mrs. Clejo Garoutte, Marionville; and a brother, Clinton W., Aurora.
Bray, Overton Sep 1883 - May 1958 CCR 8 May 1958 p2
[Note: married Golda Boyd Feb 1885 - 4 Apr 1970]
Relatives have received word of the death of Overton Bray, a former Ozark
resident at his home at Paul, Iowa. Funeral services were held April 25 at Paul. Survivors

include his wife, Golda Bray and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Boles and Mrs. Barbara
Forrester, both of Burley, Idaho.
Bray, Ramah (Tindle) 8 Jul 1899 - 2 Apr 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Ida Angeline (Kessinger) Tindle; married 6 Jan 1917
CCM Toels Bray 8 Jul 1898 - 1 Feb 1969]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ramah Bray, 79, Rt. 1, Sparta, were conducted
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, by the Revs. Bruce Maples and Eli Routh.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery north of Sparta. Mrs. Bray died Monday in Cox Medical
Center after a long illness. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church and a
lifelong resident of the McCracken community. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs.
Wilda Baxter, Ozark; two sons, Dwayne and Carol, both of Sparta; two brothers, Ralph
Tindle of Sparta and Nile of St. Joseph; two sisters, Mrs. Clarice Grubaugh and Miss
Marion Elda Tindle, both of Springfield; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Bray, Toels 8 Jul 1898 - 1 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Arron & Ann (Wrightsman) Bray; married Ramah Tindle 8 Jul 1899 - 2
Apr 1979]
Funeral services for Toels Bray, 70. Route 1, Sparta, who died at 9:45 a.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,. Springfield after a short illness, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Harris Chapel. The Revs. Eli Routh and Junior Swadley officiated with burial in
Linden Cemetery. Mr. Bray served as Christian County assessor from 1961 to 1965 and
had been a deacon in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church for the past 42 years. He is survived by
his wife, Ramah; two sons, Dwayne, Sparta and Carol, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Wilda
Baxter, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Effa Rowden and Mrs. Lura Wolfe, Springfield, Mrs.
Vergia Deffenderfer, Ozark, and Mrs. Velma Sharp, Wiley, Colo., a step-sister, Mrs.
Frank Payne, Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Bray, Walter Lynn 7 Jan 1884 - 28 Feb 1972 CCR 2 Mar 1972 p8
[Note: Son of George E. & Eugenia Sophronia (Davidson) Bray; married Bertha]
Funeral services for W. Lynn Bray, 88, of Fruitland, Idaho, were held at 10:30
today in Fruitland Methodist Church with burial there. Mr. Bray died suddenly Monday,
Fe. 28, of a heart attack. He was a native of Christian County, moving to Idaho about 50
years ago. He had been engaged in the real estate business the past 30 years. Survivors
include his wife, Bertha; a son, Stanley Bray of Bellview, Wash., a daughter, Mrs. Donna
Van Leuven of New Plymouth, Idaho; five grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Homer Cook,
Rt. 1, Ozark.
Bray, William Maurice 10 Jul 1918 - Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Jesse Ernest & Ethel D. (Clevenger) Bray; married Lois Archart]
SPARTA - Services for William Maurice Bray, 58, Route 1, Sparta, was at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery near Sparta. He died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in his home, after an apparent heart
attack. Mr. Bray was a native of the McCracken community near here and formerly lived
in Kansas City where he worked as a water treater for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35
years. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McCracken. Surviving are three

daughters, Mrs. Marcheta Hattery, Mrs. Sandy Anderson and Mrs. Rhonda Hutton, all of
Kansas City; a brother, Robert T., of Miami, Mo. and four grandchildren.
Braye, Margaret Marie (Willoughby) Sartin 10 Aug 1912 - Apr 2006 SN-L 3 Apr
2006
[Note: Daughter of Elijah & Nancy Treva (Shelton) Willoughby; married 4 Apr 1931
Elba Sartin; married 26 Sep 1948 Glenn O. Braye]
Margaret Marie (Willoughby) Braye was born August 10, 1912, to Elijah and
Nancy Treva (Shelton) Willoughby in Springfield, Mo. She lived most of her life in this
area. She attended Springfield Schools. On April 4, 1931, she was married to Elba Sartin.
To this union three children were born, Jackie Lee, Linda Lou and Nancy Ann. Later she
married Glenn O. Braye on September 26, 1948. Two children were born, Glenn David
and Treva Marie. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William Clay,
Raymond Edwin and Donald Clifton; a niece and a great-niece. Surviving her are her
children, Jackie Lee and wife, Sharon Sartin, Linda Lou and husband, Bob Rogers,
Nancy Ann and husband, Larry Bruton, Glenn David Braye and best friend, Rose
Henson, Treva Marie and husband, Larry Lames; a niece, Donna Sue and husband, Bud
Brackley; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several cousins; six greatnephews; and a host of friends. She was a loving homemaker and mother. She was a
member of West Port Baptist Church and a past-president of York PTA. She will be
greatly missed! Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home
Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Condolences may be
expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com
Brazeal, Sarah A. (Mooney) Dennis Miller 15 Jan 1862 - 15 Jan 1948 CCR 22 Jan
1948
[Note: Daughter of John W. B. & Rebecca Elitha (Roller) Mooney; married 19 Jan 1882
Wesley J. Dennis 13 Aug 1856 - 8 Sep 1913; married William H. Miller 1850 - 1919;
married before 1930 Andrew J. Breazeal 8 Dec 1858 - 1 Nov 1942 - spelling on
gravestones do differ]
Sarah A. Brazeal was born Jan. 15, 1862, in Christian county, Mo., and departed
this life on January 15, 1948, her 86th birthday. Death occurred in a Springfield hospital,
the result of burns sustained several days before. In 1881 she was married to Wesley J.
Dennis and to this union six children were born, four having died in infancy. Mr. Dennis
preceded her in death in 1913. In 1916 she was married to William Miller, who preceded
her in death in 1919. After his death she was married to A.J. Brazeal. She was converted
at an early age and later joined the Methodist church. She is survived by two sons,
Huston Dennis of Springfield and J.W. Dennis of Webb City; eight grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Ona Mertel of Springfield; two brothers,
Jake Mooney of Springfield and Dave Mooney of Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Becky
Biggs of Rogersville and Mrs. Bethunia Winn of California. Funeral services were held
January 17 at the Elm Grove church, conducted by Rev. McCormack, with burial in
Roller cemetery, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Brazeale, Annie Eliza (Burkhart) 17 Mar 1867 - 8 Jul 1964

CCR 9 Jul 1964 p1

[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Rebecca (Harville) Burkhart; married William Lafayette
Brazeale]
Mrs. Annie Eliza Brazeale, 97, lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 8:50
p.m. yesterday at her home in Elkhead. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clara Swearengin, Sparta, and Mrs. Bertha
Swearengin and Miss Verda Brazeale, both of Elkhead; five grandchildren, 12 great
grandchildren and 23 great, great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by
Harris of Ozark.
Brazeale, Iva Jane (Skaggs) 23 Mar 1909 - 12 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
[Note: Daughter of Charles Bruton & Nora Ellen (Raper) Skaggs; married 7 Feb 1931
CCM Walter Page Brazeale 2 Sep 1910 - 28 Mar 1997]
Iva Jane Brazeale, age 89, of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998 in the home of
her son. She was born March 23, 1909, in the Riverdale Community, and was the
daughter of Charlie and Nora (Raper) Skaggs. On February 7, 1931 she and Walter Page
Brazeale were married. Together they farmed and made a home for their five children
south of Ozark. Mrs. Brazeale was a member of Selmore Baptist Church, and Ozark
Chapter #98 Order of the Eastern Star. She was active in the Christian County Home
Extension Service Clubs and 4-H Clubs. Her husband preceded her in death on March 28,
1997, as well as her parents and a sister, Mabel Collins. Survivors include: five children,
Gena Liner, Plainview, Texas; Joe Brazeale and his wife, Fran, Ozark; Charles Brazeale
and his wife, Ina Rae, Paris, Mo.; Rachel Robertson and her husband, Dale, Ozark; and
Ruth Faerber, Kirkwood; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bill
Skaggs, and Oscar Skaggs, both of Ozark; and a sister, Muriel Tennis, Fowler, Colo. The
funeral was Thursday, April 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Tom Maples
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Brazeale, Mary H. (White) 17 Oct 1906 - 7 Mar 2002 CCH-N 22 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Emma White; married Roscoe F. Brazeale 24 Jan 1903 - 23
Feb 1935]
Mary H. Brazeale, 95, died March 7, 2002, in Conroe, Texas. She was born Oct.
17, 1906, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Claude and Emma White. Her husband
Rosco F. Brazeale preceded her in death in 1935, as well as a sister, Frances McNeal, and
a brother, Claude White, Jr. Brazeale lived in Tulsa, Okla., for 40 years where, for many
years, she supervised 2000 employees at a company which supplied tents and other
canvas products for the military. Later, she was co-owner of a bedding company and did
fine custom sewing. She moved to Kerrville, Texas, in 1983, where she became a
volunteer worker for the Cowboy Artists of America Museum and Heart of the Hills
Hospice. She was a member of Sunset Baptist Church. Survivors include: A daughter,
Natalee Nunn; a granddaughter, Jennifer Merrell; a grandson, Jeff Kolb and his wife,
Paula; two great-grandsons; and two great-granddaughters. A graveside funeral was held
May 17 in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rev. Travis Edwards will officiate.
Brazeale, Samuel W. 1890 - 27 Nov 1965

CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1

[Note: Son of Jacob C. & Rachael (Adams) Brazeale; married 25 Sep 1909 CCM Gena
Eunice Page 28 Mar 1881 - 26 May 1931; married second Leona Houston 31 Jan 1905 10 Oct 1974]
Sam W. Brazeale, 75 of 1025 West Webster, Springfield, died at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday in Mercy Villa after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Leona; two
daughters, Mrs. Geraldine McIntosh, and Mrs. Alleine Maples, both of Springfield; five
sons, Walter, Ozark, Herbert. St. Louis, Lyle, Halltown and Jack and Bill, both of
Springfield; and 19 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Monday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, Springfield, with Rev. Don Sheppard
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark.
Brazeale, Verda O. 24 May 1897 - 18 Mar 1992 NN-E 25 Mar 1992
Verda O. Brazeale, Ozark, died Wednesday, March 18 in Ozark Riverview
Manor, following a long illness. Services were held Saturday, March 21 in Harris
Colonial Chapel. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Brazeale, Walter Page 2 Sep 1910 - 28 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of Samuel W. & Gena Eunice (Page) Brazeale; married 7 Feb 1931 CCM Iva
Jane Skaggs 23 Mar 1909 - 12 May 1998]
Walter Page Brazeale, 86, Ozark, died Friday, March 28, 1997, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. He was born September 2, 1910, in Ozark and was the son of Sam and
Gena (Page) Brazeale. On February 7, 1931, he married Iva Jane Skaggs. Mr. Brazeale
was a farmer and a dairyman. He was a member of Selmore Baptist Church where he
taught the Men's Sunday School Class for thirty-one years. He was also a member of
Ozark Chapter #98, Order of the Eastern Star, and Ozark Friend Masonic Lodge #352
A.F & A.M. Survivors include: his wife, Iva; five children, Gena Liner, Plainview,
Texas, Joe Brazeale and his wife, Fran, Ozark, Charles Brazeale and his wife, Ina Rae,
Paris, Rachel Robertson and her husband, Dale, Ozark, and Ruth Faerber and her
husband, Bob, Kirkwood; two brothers, Herbert Brazeale, Springfield, and Lyle Brazeale,
Halltown; a sister, Geraldine McIntosh, Springfield; two half brothers, Jack and Bill
Brazeale, both of Springfield; eleven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a half sister, Eilene Maples. Funeral services were
held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997; in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Tom Maples officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Selmore Baptist Church.
Breazeale, Frank 1911 - 12 Dec 2006 SN-L 18 Dec 2006
[Note married Eva; married Lillie Bell Willoughby 16 Dec 1912 - 22 Jul 2004]
Frank Breazeale, First Captain, Canine Corp. (Ret.), Metropolitan Police Dept.,
age 95, of Laurel, Md., formerly of W. Hyattsville, Md., passed away on Tuesday,
December 12, 2006. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Breazeale and his
second wife, Lillie Breazeale and four sisters. He is survived by his son William V.
(Alma) Breazeale and daughter Linda L.(Gary) Simpson; eight grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, in the Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday

in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Patterson Cemetery, north of Nixa,
Missouri.
Breazeale, George Taylor 9 Aug 1871 - 26 Sep 1950 CCR 28 Sep 1950
[Note: Son of John Jacob C. & Mary I. (Chrisman) Breazeale; married 9 Dec 1900 Mary
Frances Fielden 15 Feb 1887 - 24 Jul 1922; married 30 Sep 1925 Ida Acuff 13 Nov 1874
- 12 Jul 1965]
George T. Brazeale, 79, highly respected and long time resident of Ozark, died
Tuesday at his home after an illness of several months. Mr. Breazeale had been a Mason
for fifty years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Breazeale, and a son, Howard T.
Breazeale, both of Ozark; one granddaughter, Sara Sue Breazeale; a brother, Oscar
Breazeale of Route 2 Ozark, one half sister, Addie Walker of Springfield, and a half
brother, T.J. Breazeale of Salem, Oregon. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon
at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin chapel with the Rev Harold Hurst officiating. Masonic
services will be in charge of Friend Lodge 352, A.F.&A.M., at the grave in the Weaver
cemetery.
AND
Breazeale, George Taylor 9 Aug 1871 - 26 Sep 1950 CCR 5 Oct 1950
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Chaffin chapel for George T.
Breazeale, 79, who died at his home in Ozark Tuesday last week. The Rev. Harold Hurst
officiated in the funeral service. Burial was in Weaver cemetery and Friend Lodge 352,
A.F.&A.M. conducted Masonic services at the grave. He had been in failing health
several months. George T. Breazeale, son of J.J.C. and Mary Breazeale, was born four
miles north of Ozark on August 9, 1871, and passed away at his home on Tuesday, Sept.
26, at 8:55 a.m., age 79 years. He attended Hopedale school, Marionville College at
Marionville, and business school in St. Louis, Mo. On Dec. 9, 1900, he was married to
Mary Frances Fielden. To this union were born two sons, Chesley G. Breazeale, who
passed away July 24, 1922, and Howard T. Breazeale of Ozark. Mary Francis Breazeale
passed away June 12, 1923. On Sept. 30, 1925, George T. Breazeale was married to Ida
E. Acuff who survives. In 1898 he entered the business field in Ozark and has since been
associated with interests of the home town until a few months ago. Together with his
father, he established the Bank of Ozark on the north side of the square in Ozark, where
the business was carried on very successfully for a number of years when it was bought
by a group of citizens. His business activities later included milling and ice
manufacturing at what is now the Leonard Hawkins Mill site. In this he was associated
with the late J.A. Tindle and others. In 1918 he acquired the Ozark electric light plant
which he operated until 1927 when the Empire District Electric Co. purchased it. Being a
small stockholder in the Ozark Building and Loan Association, he served on its board of
directors for the past 30 years, the last 15 being in the capacity of president. His
retirement in June was occasioned by ill health. He has served on the board of education
of Ozark schools, on the city council and as mayor of Ozark. In all of these he has served
well and faithfully. He was a charter member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield,
also a member of Friend Lodge No. 352 A.F.&A.M. and Ozark Chapter No. 98 O.E.S. of
Ozark, both of which honored him this year with an emblem denoting 50 years of
membership. He has served the Masonic Lodge for 41 consecutive years as secretary. His
love of home, family and friends, his devotion to honorable and upright things of life, and

his sincere belief in the Christian graces are a living example to those who loved him
most. His immediate survivors are the widow, Ida E. Breazeale, a son, Howard T.
Breazeale, a granddaughter, Sara Sue Breazeale; a brother, Oscar W. Breazeale of Route
2; a half-sister, Mary A. Walker of Springfield, and a half-brother, T.J. Breazeale of
Salem, Oregon.
Breazeale, Howard Taft 29 Jul 1908 - 24 Sep 1997 CCH-N 27 Sep 1997
[Note: Son of George Taylor & Mary Frances (Fielden) Breazeale; married 16 Apr 1933
Faye Brown; married 14 Aug 1953 Elizabeth “Bibs” (Draper) Joslyn]
Howard Taft Breazeale, age 89, Ozark, died Wednesday Sept. 24, 1997 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born July 29, 1908 in Ozark, and was the son of George T. and
Molly (Fielden) Breazeale. He was a graduate of Ozark High School and lived throughout
his life in Ozark. He attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. He was an
electrician and will also be remembered as projectionist at the Ozark Theater. He
belonged to the Ozark Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. He was a 60-year member of Friend Masonic Lodge of Ozark and a 50-year member of Eastern Star
and the Hamasa Temple Shrine. In 1950, he married Elizabeth Draper Joslyn and helped
her rear five children. They and their spouses are: David and Elaine Joslyn, Kansas City,
Diana and Robert Betz, Neosho, Dorothy and Robert Thurrnan, Springfield, Betty and
Jim Forrester, Springfield, and Carolyn and Ron Doyle, Columbia. He is lovingly
remembered as “Hoot” to 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by: his parents; a brother, Chesley; and his step-mother, Ida Acuff Breazeale.
Masonic rites and a memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday Sept. 27, at the Ozark
Presbyterian Church, Ozark, with Rev. Howard C. Cavner officiating. Burial will be in
Weaver Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Presbyterian Church, PO Box
328, Ozark, MO 65721.
Breazeale, Ida (Acuff) 13 Nov 1874 - 12 Jul 1965 CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Zachariah & Mary (Hill) Acuff; married George Taylor Breazeale 9
Aug 1871 - 26 Sep 1950]
Mrs. Ida Breazeale, 90, Ozark, died at 10: 15 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church,
member and past matron of Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 98 and a former active
member of the Ladies Literary Club. She was the widow of George T. Breazeale, who
died in September 1950. Surviving are a step-son, Howard T., of the home and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday in Harris Chapel with the
Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Breazeale, Lillie Bell (Willoughby) 16 Dec 1912 - 22 Jul 2004 SN-L 24 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Marshall & Hattie (Hunt) Willoughby; married Frank Breazeale 1911
- 12 Dec 2006]
We, her family, wish to share memories of Lillie, who was born Dec. 16, 1912,
and died July 22, 2004, in St. John's Hospital. Her late years were spent in her home,
after suffering from a stroke. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home of Nixa. Visitation will be Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. The funeral is at 10

a.m. Monday in the funeral home with burial in Delaware Cemetery in the Willoughby
plot. She was the third of 10 children born to Marshall and Hattie (Hunt) Willoughby.
She was a faithful member of the Nixa Christian Church all of her adult life. She was a
29 year employee of Kraft Co. in Springfield, and enjoyed being a member of Nixa
Garden Club as long as her health permitted. Her love for flowers helped bring happiness
to others as well as sharing her homemade cookies. Survivors are her husband, Frank, of
the home; siblings Marion (Brownie) and Phil of Springfield, and Lucy Jones, Nixa;
stepchildren, Linda Simpson and Bill Breazeale of Maryland; and a host of relatives and
friends. Those preceding her in death are her parents; sisters, Bessie Hedgpeth, Nixa,
Mary, infant daughter of the home, Cecil Jaynes, Leona Brock, Springfield; and brothers,
Gerald, Springfield, and Elmo (Bud) of Nixa. Thanks to all for your presence and visits in
remembrance of our precious sister, Lillie Bell. Dr. Rod C. Cannedy, pastor of Nixa
Christian Church, will be conducting the services.
Breazeale, Nellie Estella (Snyder) 5 Apr 1875 - 19 Apr 1956 CCR 26 Apr 1956 p5
[Note: married Oscar W. Breazeale 8 Nov 1870 - 25 Dec 1961]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Estella Snyder Breazeale, 81, who died April 19
at the Nevada Hospital, were held Sunday, April 22 at the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral
Home in Ozark, with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the Weaver Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. A native of Allen County, Indiana, the deceased came to
Christian County at age 10 with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Biers. She joined
the Smyrna Baptist Church at the age of 15. She was married to Oscar W. Breazeale in
1900. One child died in infancy. Survivors include one brother Nicholas Snyder of Ft.
Wayne, Ind. and several nieces and nephews.
Breazeale, Oscar W. 8 Nov 1870 - 25 Dec 1961
CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of John J. C. & Mary (Chrisman) Breazeale; married Nellie Estella Snyder 5
Apr 1875 - 19 Apr 1956]
Funeral services for Oscar W. Breazeale, 91, lifelong members of the Hopedale
community, who died at 7:25 Monday in the Mercy Hospital, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark. Burial was as in the Weaver Cemetery. Mr.
Breazeale, a Retired farmer and stockman, was a member of the Church of Christ. His
only survivor is a nephew, Howard Breazeale of Ozark.
Brechbuhler, O. J. “Junior” 13 Jul 1931 - 1 Apr 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989
Junior Brechbuhler, 57, Billings, and formerly of Ontario, Calif., died from
injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident west of Billings on Hwy. 60 at 1 a.m. Saturday,
April 1 morning. A truck driver for Daniel's Truck Lines and a well-known race car
driver in the state of California, he was an Army veteran during the Korean conflict. He
successfully completed the non-commissioned officer's course at Leward Barracks,
Schweinfurt, Germany, as corporal on Feb. 16, 1952, at the age of 18 years. He was a
lifetime member of the Republic VFW No. 4593, and a member of Eagles Lodges of Mt.
Vernon. Survivors include his daughter, Stephani, Springfield and two grandchildren,
Robyn and Rachel. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3 in the Meadors Chapel
of Billings with the Rev. Rufus Longenecker officiating. Burial with military rites will be

in Rose Hill West Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Republic VFW
Post.
Breckle, Laura Alta (Hynds) 19 Feb 1899 - 8 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
[Note: Daughter of Henry David & Betty (Jones) Hynds; married 20 Aug 1917 Joseph
Henry Breckle]
Laura Alta Breckle, 92, Marked Tree, Ark., died at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1991 in the
Three Rivers Nursing home, Marked Tree. She was born Feb. 19, 1899 at Navisota, Ark.,
the daughter of Henry David and Betty Jones Hynds. She was educated in Texas and on
Aug. 20, 1917, was married at Sour Lake, Texas, to Joseph Henry Breckle. She was of
the General Baptist faith. Breckle is survived by five children, Catherine Kirst, Nixa,
Henry Breckle and his wife, Edna, Marked Tree, Edwin Breckle and his wife, Nedra,
Farmington, Mo., Joseph Breckle and his wife, Estell, Hazelwood, Mo., and Agnes
Armstrong and her husband, Flemons, Lepanto, Ark.; 20 grandchildren; 47 greatgrandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two sons, Earnest Breckle and William
August "Billy" Breckle, five grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Services were
held Sept. 11, 1991 in the Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral Home with
interment in Oak Lawn Cemetery.
Breedlove, Harry C. 19 Jul 1902 - May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Lottie]
ROGERSVILLE - Services will be Saturday here for Harry C. Breedlove, a
lifelong Rogersville resident and president of Citizens Bank here, who died Thursday
after a long illness. Mr. Breedlove, 74, died at 8:10 p.m. in his home after a three-year
illness. A retired postal employee and farmer, Mr. Breedlove formerly was a school
board member for many years. He also was an elder at Rogersville Church of Christ for
the past 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Lottie: two sons, Bill and Famie, a
daughter, Mrs. Peggy Bass and a sister, Mrs. Helen Littrell, all of Rogersville; six
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Marsh
Chapel here with Bruce Vetetto officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast
of Rogersville, Donations may be made to the Heart Fund or Fair Haven Children’s
Home, Route 2, Strafford.
Breesawitz, Paul "Tommy" Howard 24 Oct 1930 - 19 May 2005 SN-L 22 May 2005
[Note: Son of Louis & Hazel Breesawitz; married Ambie]
Paul "Tommy" Howard Breesawitz, age 74, Springfield, went to be with his Lord
at 12:07 p.m. on May 19, 2005, in Cox South. He was born August 24, 1930, in Enid,
Okla., the son of Louis and Hazel Breesawitz. He served his country during the Korean
War as a PFC in the U.S. Marines. He was a member of the VFW Post 3404 and the
Knights of Columbus. He spent his working days as a Master Custodian that he acquired
from Hickman Mills College. He worked at Drury College for a short time, five years at
Pleasant Hope Grade School, and retired from SMS after 10 years of service. Paul
enjoyed fishing, wood carving, gardening, and playing bingo. He was an avid CB'er. He
was a member of St. Joseph Church. Preceding him in death were his parents; two
brothers, Louis and Bill; and a grandson, Jason. He is survived by his wife of 52 years,

Ambie, of the home; his brother, Richard of Lee's Summit; two sons, Paul of the home,
and John and his wife, Joyce, of Pleasant Hope; three daughters, Alyce and husband, Jim
Edwards, of Pleasant Hope, Teresa and husband, Lonnie Jones, of Willard, and Mary and
husband, Martin Allen, of Napa, Calif.; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held at 9
a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2005, in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Denis
Dougherty, OSB celebrant, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m.,
with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 23, in the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen or the National
Diabetes Association.
Breidenstein, Jerald "J.D." 16 Jul 1935 - 1 Apr 2001 CCH-N 11 April 2001
[Note: Son of ? & Mildred (?) Breidenstein]
Jerald "J.D." Breidenstein, 66, Mt. Vernon, died Sunday, April 1, 2001 in
Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon. JD was born July 16, 1935 in Aurora, Mo. He
lived in the Lawrence County area until 1980 when he moved to Ozark. In 1997 JD
moved to Lawrence County Manor due to illness. He served in the U.S. Army and retired
from the Missouri Rehabilitation Center as an electrician. He also attended Dover Baptist
Church. Survivors include one daughter, Stacie Lombard, Carthage, Mo.; one son, Jim
Breidenstein; one brother, J. C. Breidenstein, Marionville, Mo.; his mother, Mildred
Breidenstein and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. Services
were Wednesday April 4 at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon with Brother
Bryan Cook officiating. Burial will be at Mt. Olive Cemetery, north of Marionville.
Breier, Mary K. (Assenmacher) 1886 - 7 Jun 1953CCR 11 Jun 1953 p1
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Katherine (Fehrig) Assenmacher; married Joseph F.
Breier 7 Oct 1890 - Jan 1976]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary K. Breier, 66, who died Sunday at her home on
Rout 2, Billings, were held Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock in St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church. Billings with burial in the church cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
home of Billings. The Rosary was recited Monday evening at 8 o’clock by Father
Thomas Doyle and the Funeral Mass Tuesday morning was also conducted by Father
Doyle. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Altar and Rosary
Societies of Billings. A native of Westphalia, Iowa, she came to Billings in 1900.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph F. Breier, two sons, Herman of Billings and Clem
of Kansas City; three grandchildren; two brothers, Louis Assenmacher and Clem
Assenmacher, both of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Ortwein of Billings and Miss
Gertrude Assenmacher of St. Louis; many other relatives and friends. Escorts were Joe
Netzer, Henry Verfurth, Herman Vermule, Martin Mehl, Fred Schatz, and Leo Schantz.
Brentlinger, Hayden L. 31 Oct 1916 - 4 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: married Aileen]
Hayden L. Brentlinger, 62, a former Fordland businessman and Springfield
Realtor, died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday in Fremont Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Brentlinger
had been ill for several months. He was a member of Mount Olive Masonic Lodge and

was veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Aileen, a son John, Pasadena,
Calif..; a daughter, Mrs. Judith Hancock, New Orleans; a sister, Mrs. Fern Lea, Branson
and two grandsons.
Breshears, Kenneth Hayward 1 Aug 1921 - 20 Nov 2004 SN-L 3 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of Alva & Ava (Ray) Breshears; married 1848 Mildred Allen]
Kenneth Hayward Breshears went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 30, 2004, at
Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola, Mo. He was born Aug. 1, 1921, in Avery, Mo., to Ada
(Ray) and Alva Breshears. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Mildred (Allen)
Breshears, and three daughters: Shirley Lamb, husband Rick, Ozark, Mo., and their son,
Ben Lamb, Las Vegas, Nev.; Sandra Foster, husband Richard, Weaubleau, Mo., and their
three sons, Rick Foster and family, St. Charles, Mo., Chad Foster and family,
Flemington, Mo., and Brent Foster and family, Weaubleau; and Sherry Patton and three
sons, Joshua Patton, Jacob Patton and Zachary Patton, Blue Springs, Mo. Also surviving
are one sister, Alma Allen, Hermitage, Mo.; four brothers, Wayne Breshears,
Humansville, Mo., Herman Breshears, Wheatland, Mo., Jack Breshears, Cumming, Ga.,
and Bob Breshears, Hermitage; and five great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death
were his parents and two brothers, Clarence and Wave Breshears. He served in the U.S.
Army from 1942 to 1945, earning several Bronze Star Medals and a Good Conduct
Medal. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004, in Hathaway-Peterman Funeral
Home, Wheatland, with burial in Fairview-Butcher Cemetery, near Gerster, Mo.
Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Breshears, Naomi L. (Bilyeu) Ewing 27 Aug 1898 - 27 Aug 1970 CCR 3 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Emma B. (Haslip) Bilyeu; married 2 Feb 1918 William
Everett Ewing; married second J. T. Breshears]
Mrs. Naomi L. Breshears, of Springfield, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Breshears, a native of
Christian County, was a resident of Springfield from 1925 to 1955, when she moved to
Texas. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, J. T.
Breshears of Greenville, Tex.; two sons, Leon Ewing of Wichita, Kan. and John Ewing of
Camdenton; one daughter, Miss Neve Ewing of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Stella
McCoy, Mrs. Elsie Hale, Mrs. Lily Hammond and Mrs. Eva Gann, all of Springfield; one
brother, Clifton Bilyeu, of Tulsa, Okla;; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Arnold
Montel in Ozark with Arnold Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Bresler, Charles Hubert 26 Sep 1922 - 15 Nov 2003 CCH-N 19 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Charles M. & ? (?) Bresler; married 7 Aug 1942 Mary Theresa Schmdig 22
Jul 1922 - 31 Dec 1999]
Charles Hubert Bresler, Nixa, was born Sept. 26, 1922 at Ben Davis and passed
away on Nov. 15, 2003 at the age of 81. He is survived by his brother Robert Bresler of
Edmonds, Wash.; his sister Delores Carpenter of Aberdeen, Washington; his son Don
Bresler of San Diego, Calif; and grandchildren Kim and Kathy Bresler of Olympia,
Wash., and Matthew and Lindsay Bresler of San Diego, Calif. Charlie graduated from
Cabool High School in 1940 and was a student at the University of San Fransisco where

he met his wife Mary Theresa Schmdig. They were married on Aug. 7, 1942. Mary was
the love of his life and wife of 57 years who passed away in Dec. of 1999. Charlie joined
the Air Force in Sept. 1942 where he flew both B-24 Liberator Bombers and B-17's in
Europe during World War II. He was assigned to the 493rd Bomber Group of the 8th Air
Force Command. He was proud to have served his country. Charlie was the Commander
of the American Legion Post 434 in Nixa and the chaplain of the VFW Post 6758 in
Nixa. He was also an active member of the Nixa Senior Center. He was a member of Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church, Clever. Charlie loved to hunt and fish and was an amazing
storyteller. He passed away Saturday while deer hunting on the Old Bresler Homestead,
near where he was born. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed.
Funeral services were Nov. 18 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Darrell
DeVenney officiating. Burial followed in Delaware Cemetery with military honors
provided by Bravo Team. Friends and family gathered at the funeral home on Monday
evening.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Bresler, Charles M. 21 Mar 1901 - 27 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
Services were held last Saturday for Charles M. Bresler, 77, Mountain Grove,
whom died Feb. 27 at his home. Among those surviving is a son, Charles of Clever.
Brewer, Delores Ann (Thompson) 2 Jun 1939 - 27 Dec 2005 SN-L 29 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Glen E. & Mary A. (Wampler) Thompson; married 27 Oct 1967
Richard Brewer]
Delores Ann Brewer, daughter of Glen E. and Mary A. (Wampler) Thompson,
was born on June 2, 1939, in Chillicothe, Missouri, and passed away on December 27,
2005, in Springfield. On October 27, 1967, she was united in marriage with Richard
Brewer and to this union three children were born, all surviving. For 35 years, Delores
worked as a registered nurse for Cox Hospitals. After retirement, Delores enjoyed being a
grandmother and spending time with her family and friends. She was a believer in the
Baptist faith. Delores is survived by her husband, Richard, of the home; one son, John
Brewer, of Ozark; two daughters, Elizabeth Brewer, of Strafford, and Melinda Paulsell,
of Ozark; four brothers, Delbert, Alvin, Robert and Delford Thompson; one sister, Mary
Bonderer; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and three
brothers, Ralph, Donald and Raymond. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday, December 30, 2005, in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today, December 29, in ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at
Rivermonte. In her honor, a memorial has been established with the American Kidney
Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd, Suite 1010, Rockville, Maryland 208523-9813, or may
be left with the funeral home. Online personal condolences may be made at www.thiemeshadel.com
Brewer, Fred Stanley 25 Feb 1919 - 5 Nov 1980 SN-L 25 Nov 1980
[Note: married Peggy]
Fred S. Brewer, 61, Route 1 Nixa, died at 1:55 p.m., Wednesday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield after a two-year illness. A native of the State of
California, he lived many years in Artesia, N.M. where he was a member of the Baptist

Church. After returning to California, he moved to Nixa in 1975. He was a retired
laundry salesman. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; two sons, Bob, Nixa and Ted, of the
home; a brother, Don, Artesia, N.M. and a sister, Mrs. June Callan, state of South
Carolina and three grandchildren. Harris of Nixa will announce arrangements.
Brewer, Herman E. 30 May 1892 - 11 Jul 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
[Note: married 9 Apr 1948 CCM Maudie Edna Roberts 1 Jun 1903 - 31 Jan 1983]
Funeral services for Herman E.Brewer of Chadwick were conducted Thursday,
July 13, in the Chadwick Baptist Church. Mr. Brewer, 58, died July 11 at his home near
Chadwick. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Brewer, Harold Junior 16 Nov 1932 - 3 Jul 2001 CCH-N 4 Jul 2001
[Note: Son of Walter Monroe & Myrtle (Whitehead) Brewer; married 14 Nov 1953
Shirley Marie Batterson]
Harold Junior Brewer, 68, Rogersville, passed away Tuesday morning at his
home. Harold was born on Nov. 16. 1932, in Calloway, Mo., to Walter Monroe Brewer
and Myrtle Whitehead Brewer. He was married to Shirley Marie Batterson on Nov. 14,
1953. Harold was a maintenance man for Ash Grove Lime in Springfield, retiring in
1981. Since retiring, he loved to watch his walker dogs work. Harold was a member of
the Center Point Church of Christ, baptized in 1973. Harold was preceded in death by his
parents; four brothers, Larence, Willard, Jake and Kenneth Brewer, one sister, Margie
Faught; and a granddaughter, Lacy Mae Kuenz. Surviving is his wife Shirley of the
home; three sons Harold Kent Brewer; and wife Debbie of Brighton, Mo, Gregory Ryan
Brewer of Greenwood, Miss., and Tony Alan Brewer and wife Debbie of Rogersville;
one daughter, Janet Kuenz and husband Steve of Springfield; one brother, Burl "Dutch"
Brewer of Rogersville; five sisters, Mildred Harding of Nixa, Margaret Fields of
Galloway, Marcella Jaco of Belton, Mo., Annabelle Klier of Nixa and Mary Meyers of
Rogersville; ten grandchildren, Darren, Mike, Matt and Zach Brewer, Milissa, Caleb and
Shelby Brewer, Steve Kuenz and Casey and Josh Brewer; two great-grandchildren, Nikki
Swofford and Tommy Brewer; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Services
were at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with burial in the Holland Cemetery.
Brewer, Jason Ray 17 Sep 1963 - 26 Feb 1978
[Note: Son of William & ? (Smithson) Brewer]
Jason Ray Brewer, 14, Oldfield, died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday in University of
Missouri-Columbia Medical Center of Burkitts Lymphoma, a rare form of cancer,
according to a funeral home spokeswoman. The youth was a freshman at Chadwick High
School, and was a member of Oldfield Church of Christ. He played basketball and
baseball at the high school and was a member of the Christian County baseball league for
boys. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Brewer, of the home; a brother,
Jeffrey; and two sisters, Linda and Laura Jane, all of the home; maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smithson, Taneyville, and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Pulley, Forsyth;
paternal grandparents, Lester Brewer, Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Ruby Brown, Chula
Vista, Calif., and paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Brewer, Springfield. Adams of
Ozark will announce arrangements. Clipping is dated February 27, 1978.

Brewer, Ora Lester 27 Jan 1922 - 25 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of William & Letha Brewer; married Pansy]
Ora Lester Brewer, 67, died at 12:51 a.m. Oct. 25 in St. John's Regional Health
Center, following a long illness. Born Jan. 27, 1922, in Quincy, Ill., he was the son of
William and Letha Brewer. Mr. Brewer had made Ozark his home for the past 14 years.
Survivors include his wife, Pansy, of Ozark; one son, Robert Brewer, of Ozark; one
daughter, Peggy Morris, of Rogers, Ark.; nine grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Terry Brewer. Services were held
Friday in Hopedale Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating. Burial was
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Brewer, William Eugene 30 Aug 1934 - 18 Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Oscar & Ruby (Jones) Brewer; married 2 Jun 1971 Belva Arlene
(Smithson) Pulley]
William Eugene Brewer, age 71, of Oldfield, passed away at his home, Friday,
November 18, 2005. He was born August 30, 1934, in Thayer, the son of Oscar and Ruby
(Jones) Brewer. He served his country in the U.S. Army. In his earlier years, he played
minor league baseball for the Pueblo, Colorado, Dodgers. On June 2, 1969, he and Belva
Arlene (Smithson) Pulley were united in marriage. Bill was a farmer and enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and gardening. He served on the Chadwick Board of Education for nine
years. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors
include his wife, Belva; three children and their spouses, Jeffrey and Rogenna Brewer,
Centennial, Colo., Linda and Greg Collier, Clinton, and Laura and Michael Willis,
Sparta; seven grandchildren, Todd, Tyler and Troy Brewer, Lauren, Livia, and Logan
Collier, and Isaac Willis; a brother, Larry Brewer and Judy, Springfield; and extended
family members. He was preceded in death by a son, Jason Brewer, and his parents.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Gil Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Old Boston Cemetery,
Oldfield, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral
home.
Brewer, William G. 1896 - 17 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: married Susie Bell]
CRANE - Services for William G. Brewer, 81, Route 7, Springfield, were at 1:30
p.m. in Manlove Chapel here with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was be in
Masonic Cemetery in Crane. Mr. Brewer died at 7:51 p.m. Thursday in Park Central
Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Susie Bell; two
daughters, Mrs. Eileen Brown and Mrs. Ann Wagner, both of Sacramento, Calif.; a sister,
Mrs. Rosie Dunn, Birch Tree; four step-sons, Drue Robertson and Ray Robertson, both of
Crane, Jack Robertson, Brawley, Calif. and Raymond Robertson, Nixa; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Anna Dodd, Nixa, Mrs. Pearl Burton, Billings and Mrs. Pansy Geren,
Clever; and six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, 13 step grandchildren and 25 step
great grandchildren.
Brewster, ? 1882 - 19 May 1950 CCR 25 May 1950

[Note: married Rev. Franklin P. Brewster, Sr.]
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank P. Brewster were held Monday afternoon at the
Methodist church in Windsor, Mo., with burial in the Cemetery there. Rev. A.J. McClung
of Springfield officiated. Those from Springfield and Ozark who attended the services
were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gott, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Patno, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Cook,
Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Samsel, Mr. and Mrs. John Noon, and Mrs. Otto Smith. Mrs. Brewster,
67, wife of the Rev. Franklin P. Brewster, Sr., of Lincoln, Ark., and a former resident of
Ozark, died Thursday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Shirk Kidwell, in Windsor. In
addition to her husband, Mrs. Brewster is survived by two sons, Franklin P. Brewster, Jr.,
of 1252 East Sunshine, Springfield, and Maurice Brewster of Atlanta, Ga., her daughter,
and four grandchildren.
Brewster, Frank P., Sr., Rev. 1875 - 21 Mar 1953 CCR 26 Mar 1953 p1
Former Pastor of Ozark Presbyterian Church Dies.
Rev. Frank P. Brewster, Sr., 78, passed away Saturday, March 21 at his home in
Lincoln, Ark., Funeral services were conducted in the First Presbyterian Church in
Lincoln on Tuesday afternoon, Interment was in a Windsor, Mo. cemetery. Rev. Brewster
was widely known in the Ozark area as he held the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church
here for six years during the 1940’s. At the time of his death, he was the pastor of the
Lincoln Presbyterian Church, his first and last pastorates, as he went to Lincoln when he
first graduated from theological school. He was preceded in death by his wife a number
of years ago. Surviving are two sons, Frank P. Brewster, Jr. a Springfield attorney and
Maurice Brewster, a professor at the University of Atlanta, a daughter, Mrs. Shirk
Kidwell of Windsor, Mo and four grandchildren.
Bricker, Mealonie Elizabeth (Main) Malley 14 Dec 1960 - 12 Sep 1993 OH 22 Sep
1993
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Geraldine (Kraft) Main; married Mike Malley; married
Melvin Bricker]
Mealonie Elizabeth Bricker, 32, Cassville, passed away at 8:26 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 12, 1993 in her home. She was born on Dec. 14, 1960 in Muskegon, Mich., the
daughter of Charles and Geraldine Kraft Main. She was a member of the Seventh Day
Adventist Church of Cassville, a homemaker, former Litton employee, and a certified
nurses aide. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Main, and is survived by
her husband, Melvin, and five children, Christopher, Jeremiah and Phillip Malley; Aaron
and Amanda Bricker; her mother, Geraldine Aschwege; five brothers, Bill, Lawrence,
Robert, Carl, and Lawren Main; two sisters, Flo Ann Pymer and Doretta Tiller; paternal
grandmother, Elize Main; several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her first
husband, Mike Malley, who stood beside Melvin and Mealonie during this illness.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 1 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Bricker, William R. 1878 - 19 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of Jacob & Mary Bricker]
William R. Bricker, 73, retired farmer, died Wednesday, Sept 19 in Ozark
Osteopathic hospital where he was a patient just one day. He had been a resident of

Chadwick for eight years moving there from the Garrison community where he spent
most of his life. Mr. Bricker is survived by two brothers, E. J. Bricker of Chadwick and
George Bricker of Sapulpa, OK; and two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Ellingsworth of 331 East
Chase, Springfield, and Mrs. Millie Whittaker of Beliot, KS. Funeral services were held
Friday afternoon in the Garrison Baptist church. Burial was made in the Garrison
cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Bridges, George Percy 1 Apr 1892 - 1 Apr 1975 OH 17 Apr 1975 p11
[Note: Son of George Washington & Rebecca C. (McCoy) Bridges; married 20 Nov
1915 Nancy May Bilyeu 25 May 1898 - 9 Jun 1970]
We would like to express our thanks for the many kindnesses extended to us at
the death of our father, grandfather and brother.
The Percy Bridges Family
Bridges, Josie B. (Bilyeu) 25 Jul 1899 - 13 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of John and Minda (Hedgpeth) Bilyeu; married 20 May 1916 CCM
Charles Percy Bridges 21 May 1896 - 4 Jun 1980]
Josie Bridges, age 99, of Ozark, died Sunday, June 13, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 25, 1899 in the Christian Center
Community near Ozark, and was the daughter of John and Minda (Hedgpeth) Bilyeu. On
May 20, 1916, she was united in marriage to Charley Bridges. She was preceded in death
by her husband and her son, Afton, both in 1980. She was also preceded in death by: two
brothers, Ed and Stanford Bilyeu; a sister, Hester King; a nephew, Maurice Bilyeu and a
niece Ruby Lee Glover. Survivors include: her daughter-in-law, Marian Bridges,
Springfield; two grandchildren, Barbara Reynaud and her husband Gerald, Kansas City,
and Dr. Rob Bridges and his wife Karen, Denver, Colorado; two great-grandchildren,
Renee Neswadi and her husband John, Denver, Colorado, and Geralyn Reynaud, Kansas
City; a nephew, Bill Bilyeu and his wife Arva Lou, Blue Springs; and three nieces, Eva
Lee Schreiber and her husband, Henry, Springfield, Iola Drewry and her husband
Bernard, Harrison, Arkansas, and Lourea Johns and her husband Clell, Ozark. Mrs.
Bridges had been a faithful member of Victory Baptist Church for eighty-six years. She
had been a resident of Century Pines for two years and had looked forward to celebrating
her 100th birthday. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Bob Long officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church, 5058 State Highway W, Ozark,
MO 65721.
Bridges, Lonnie O. 22 Apr 1899 - Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: Son of George Washington & Rebecca C. (McCoy) Bridges; married 20 Jul 1918
Rena Ann Melton 8 Nov 1901 - 16 Mar 1983]
OZARK - Services for Lonnie O. Bridges, 77, Ozark were at 1 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery. Mr. Bridges died at 11 a.m. Thursday in his home after a long illness. He was
a lifelong resident here and had worked as a school bus driver about 50 years. He retired
in 1968 after serving as eastern judge of the Christian County Court for 12 years. He was
a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rena and two brothers, Bert
and Charley, both of Ozark.

AND
Bridges, Lonnie O. 22 Apr 1899 - Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p10
I would like to thank each and everyone for the flowers, cards, prayers and all
kindness shown during the illness and death of my husband, Lonnie Bridges, Mrs. Rena
Bridges.
Bridges, Mamie (Bryant) 24 Jan 1901 - 5 Jul 1993 OH 7 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Margaret Bryant; married 27 Oct 1920 Bert Bridges 18 Feb
1894 - 17 Oct 1980]
Mamie Bridges, 92, Ozark, died Monday, July 5, 1993 at Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born Jan. 24, 1901 near Ozark, the daughter of John and Margaret
Bryant. On Oct. 27, 1920, she was united in marriage to Bert Bridges. To this union two
daughters and a son were born. Converted at an early age, she was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Ozark. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; an infant
son; a daughter, Louis Brake; four brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include a
daughter, Lourea Johns, and her husband, Clell, Ozark; three grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and two sisters-in-law. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 7,
at Prospect Cemetery near Ozark with the Rev. Tom Rhoden officiating under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist
Church of Ozark.
Bridges, Nancy May (Bilyeu) 25 May 1898 - 9 Jun 1970 CCR 11 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Emma J. (Handy) Bilyeu; married 20 Nov 1915 CCM
George Percy Bridges 1 Apr 1892 - 1 Apr 1975]
Mrs. May Bridges, 72, of Ozark, died at her home at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday. A
lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Bridges was a member of Prospect Baptist
church, Surviving are her husband, Percy; two daughters, Mrs. Iola Melton and Mrs.
Ruby Lee Glover, both of Ozark; three sisters, Mr. Bessie Adams, Ozark and Mrs. Della
Brumley and Mrs. Ona Haslip, both of Springfield; two grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with
the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.
Bridges, Rebecca C. (McCoy) 2 Dec 1868 - 12 May 1954 CCR 15 Apr 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Elizabeth (Jones) McCoy; married 14 Sep 1890 CCM George
Washington Bridges 4 Apr 1872 - 23 Aug 1932]
A daughter of one of Christian County’s pioneer families, Mrs. Rebecca C.
Bridges, 85, died April 12 at the Christian Rest Home at Ozark. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks
officiating, and burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home. A lifelong resident of this county, she was the daughter of Captain John McCoy
and Elizabeth (Jones) McCoy. She is survived by four sons, Bert, Lonnie, Percy and
Charley Bridges, all of Ozark ; one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Anderson of Springfield; six
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Bridwell, Carl J. 1903 - Aug 1974 OH 21 Aug 1974 p15
[Note: married Katheryn]

ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Carl J. Bridwell, 71, Route 3, Rogersville,
were be (sic) at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Barber Edwards Chapel at Marshfield with the
Revs. Roy Cantrell and Clyde Kensinger officiating. Burial was be in Mt. Olive
Cemetery south of Marshfield. under direction of Bergman-Miller of Seymour. Mr.
Bridwell died at 3:35 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors
include his wife, Katheryn; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Adams, of Hemet, Calif. and Mrs.
Kay June Dintaman of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; three sons, James C. of Springfield,
Sterling of Marshfield and Joe of Rogersville; a foster son, Mark Turner of Ozark and
nine grandchildren.
Brigance, Keith D. 27 Oct 1927 - 30 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
[Note: married Phyllis]
Keith Brigance, 60, of Springfield died at 11:39 a.m. January 28 at Cox Medical
Center North after a long illness. Services for Mr. Brigance were held Monday at the
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Rufus Longneker officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery. Mr. Brigance had lived in Springfield for a year. He was a retired pressman for
the Tulsa World. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis; two daughters, Mary Jo Russell and
Barbara Young, both of Springfield; a son, Deal Dean, Springfield; five grandchildren;
three sisters, Betty Lee Gold, Clever, Kathern M. Lawson, Fair Grove, and Barbara Sue
Wilson, Fordland; three brothers, Robert David, Fulton, John Douglas, Willard and
George Daniel, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Bright, Andrew Furman 4 Oct 1895 - 12 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: married Ada Alice Cutbirth 31 Oct 1905 - 14 Nov 1996]
Funeral services for Andrew Furman Bright, 73, of Ponce de Leon, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Horse Creek Church near Galena with the Revs. Charlie Brown and Ora Short
officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery near Highlandville under direction of
Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. A longtime resident of this area, Mr. Bright died at 10:45
p.m. Thursday June 19, in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. A retired
farmer, he was a member of the Christian Union Church near Galena. Surviving are his
wife, Ada; two sons, Estes and Clifford, both of Wichita, Kan.; and six daughters, Mrs.
Louise Hicks, Galena, Mrs. Loren Cloud, Wichita, Mrs. Nadine Baker, Ozark, Mrs. Flo
McDaniel, West Plains, Mrs. Janice Eutsler, Ozark and Miss Freda Bright of the home.
Other survivors include four brothers, Harlie, Clyde, N. C., Bergen, Arcadia, Texas,
Raymond, Wickett, Texas, Raymond, Wickett, Texas, and Carter, Pyatt, Ark.; 19
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
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Bright, Andy 1860 - 1923
A FATAL ACCIDENT While driving up a steep hill Sunday in the south part of
the county in the Pine Ridge vicinity, Andy Bright met with an accident that cost him his
life, while his wife escaped minor injuries. By some means the wagon wrench holding the
double-tree broke, causing the wagon to run back and fall off the driveway down a steep
incline some 50 feet. In the fall Mr. Bright was caught under the wagon and instantly

killed, his wife falling on the upper side and escaping injury. (Christian County
Republican, 02 March 1923). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Bright, Hazel Easter (Hilton) 22 Sep 1914 - 8 Jul 2001 CCH-N 20 June 2001
[Note: married 20 Jun 1942 Jack R. Bright]
Hazel Easter Hilton Bright, 86, Santa Maria, passed away July 8, 2001, in a local
Santa Maria hospital. She was born Sept. 22, 1914, in Spokane, Mo. Bright had lived in
Santa Maria since 1938. On June 20, 1942, she married Jack R. Bright. From 1947 to
1957 they lived in Sisquoc. While there, she was active with the PTA at Blockman
School and was a past president. She retired in 1977 after more than 18 years as a
secretary with the Santa Maria Elementary School District. For many years she also was
active in 4-H in Santa Maria. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Mizpah
Chapter #100, member of the First Christian Church and was active with different groups
within the church. For many years, she had enjoyed gardening, genealogy and traveling
with her husband. She is survived by her husband of more than 59 years, Jack R. Bright,
Santa Maria; son, John R. Bright, Linden, Calif.; daughter, Belinda Bright, Sunnyvale,
Calif.; two granddaughters, Gabrielle Bright, Healdsburg, Calif., and Julie Bright,
Linden, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends, if they so desire, can make
memorials in her name to Marian Medical Center Foundation Compassionate Care
Program, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria, CA 93454, or to Blockman School "New Bus
Fund", 4949 Foxen Canyon Road, Santa Maria, CA 93454. Arrangements are under the
direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary. Private family services were held at a later date
for Bright. Cremation was requested, with inurnment to be in the Memory Gardens of the
Dudley-Hoffman Columbarium.
Briley, Leland A. 11 May 1911 - 8 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: married Helen]
Leland A. Briley, 76, of Ozark, died at 2:00 a.m. Jan. 8 in his home. Graveside
services for Mr. Briley were held Monday at the Springfield National Cemetery, under
the direction of Greenlawn South Funeral Home of Springfield. Mr. Briley was a
construction worker for most of his life, retiring in 1968. He is survived by his wife,
Helen; one daughter, Bethel Marler, of Cedar Creek; one son, Larry L. Briley, of Tucson,
Arizona; and five grandchildren.
Brilhart, John Kinter “Jack” , Ph.D. 23 Feb 1929 - 6 Dec 2005 SN-L 9 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of John B. & Elizabeth Brilhart; married 1973 Sue Simmons]
John "Jack" K. Brilhart, a resident of Oldfield, Missouri, was born February 23,
1929, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the third child of John B. and Elizabeth Brilhart. Jack
passed away peacefully from natural causes in the company of family members in the
early morning hours of December 6, 2005. Dr. Brilhart had been a Professor and
Department Head of Communication at the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 1965
until his retirement in 1986. During his academic tenure, Jack authored and co-authored
numerous articles and textbooks including, "Effective Group Discussion,"
"Communicating in Groups," "Practical Public Speaking," and "Communication in
Nursing Practice." He was also a part-time lecturer at Southwest Missouri State
University. He graduated from Johnstown Central High School in 1946, and then

received his B.A. from David Lipscomb College in 1952, and his M.A. in 1957 and Ph.D.
in 1962 from Pennsylvania State University where he also worked as an Instructor and
Associate Professor of Speech until 1965. Jack is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sue
Simmons Brilhart, and sister, Mary Cramer, spouse, Joe, of Seattle, Washington. He was
preceded in death by sister, Martha Underwood in 1953. He leaves behind daughter,
Susan E. Brilhart, of State College, Pennsylvania; daughter, Beverly Ibanez, spouse,
Gordon, of Tamuning, Guam, and her daughter, Holly Keller of Israel, and son, Bryan
Keller of Guam; John Brilhart, spouse, Tricia, and children, Jennifer, John, and Zachary
of Columbia, Missouri; and son, Keith Brilhart, of Mont Clare, Pennsylvania. Jack was
also adoptive father to two children: Bruce Lieb, of Gainesville, Virginia, and Marla
Palma, of Winchester, Virginia. During his life Jack was an avid naturalist and
outdoorsman. His many and varied interests included hunting, fishing, and raising
champion beagles for hunting and field trials. His early work as a skilled carpenter lead to
a love for woodworking, and he created numerous pieces of fine furniture and built
several of the homes in which he and his family resided. Following his retirement from
the University of Nebraska he was able to develop new areas of interest including raising
sheep, brewing wine and beer, and traveling to various parts of the United States, Europe,
and the Middle East. Jack was a member in numerous professional and civic
organizations including: Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Sigma Rho, Ozark Brewers and Vintners,
the National Communications Association, and the Central States Communications
Association. His volunteer activities included weather reporter for the National Weather
Service, member of Central Democratic Committee in Christian County, Delmina Woods
Community council member, and active member in the First Unitarian Universalist
Church of Springfield. A memorial service will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist
Church of Springfield at 1:30 p.m. on the afternoon of December 18, 2005. As Jack was
compassionate and generous to those in need, he has requested that memorial
contributions be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital, the American Red Cross, or a
charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
Briner, Earl H. 16 Aug 1908 - 8 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
Earl H. Briner, 70 of 1007 E. Diane, Ozark died March 8 in Greenvalley, Arizona
where he was visiting. He had lived in Ozark since 1972. Memorial services were held
March 10 in Phoenix. Burial was in Memory Lawn Cemetery.
Brinley, Chester Clyde "Chet" 4 May 1914 - 24 Jun 1992 NN-E 1 Jul 1992
[Note: Son of Bert & Yetta Brinley; married 1972 Doris]
Chester Brinley, 78, Nixa, went to be with the Lord at 12:32 a.m. June 24, 1992.
Brinley died in his home following a long illness. He was born May 4, 1914 in
Washington County, Missouri, the son of Bert and Yetta Brinley. He lived in the
Jefferson and Franklin County areas until his move to Nixa in 1974. Brinley was a retired
real estate salesman and land developer. Following his retirement in 1976 he enjoyed
building several houses, but his great love was his "woodcraft" hobby. He participated in
many local arts and crafts shows. He was an avid bowler at Century Lanes in Nixa. In
1986 he won the Missouri State Men's Senior Bowling Tournament. Brinley was a
charter member of South Gate Baptist Church, Springfield. He was preceded in death by
his parents, two sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Doris; a

daughter, Linette, and son, Brian, of the home; two sons, Clyde Brinley and wife Martha,
Loveland, Colo., Earl Brinley and wife Ann, House Springs; and a daughter, Velma
Merritt and husband Dale, Sikeston. Also surviving are three brothers, Lester Brinley,
Ware, Russell Brinley, DeSoto, and Bert Brinley, Belgrade; two sisters, Hazel Lidholm,
DeSoto, and Ida Crull, Belgrade; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces;
nephews; and many friends. Services were held Friday at 1 p.m. at South Gate Baptist
Church with the Rev. Nolan Carrier officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery, Nixa,
under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to South Gate Baptist Church Building Fund, 5701 S.
Campbell, Springfield, MO 65810.
Bristol, Deb E. 15 Mar 1905 - 17 Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: married Lillian M. 26 Apr 1906 - 31 Dec 1993]
NIXA - Masonic services for Deb E. Bristol, 71, Nixa, were at 7:30 p.m. Monday
Harris Chapel here. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of here. Mr.
Bristol died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness.
A survivor previously listed incorrectly is a sister, Mrs. Laura Grindstaff, Sikeston.
Bristow, Edward Lea, Jr. 15 Jun 1923 - 12 Oct 1942 CCR 18 Mar 1948
[Note: Son of Edward Lea & ? (Beck) Bristow]
The body of Edward Lea Bristow, 18, who was killed in action on Guadalcanal in
1942, while serving with a U.S. Marines unit, arrived Monday at Billings for funeral
service and burial. Surviving are his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. E.L. Bristow of Phoenix,
Ariz.; two brothers, Theodore Bristow of Logan, Mo., and Preston Bristow of Potman,
R.I.; a sister, Mrs. Jacqueline Johnson of Buckeye, Ariz.; his paternal grandfather, the
Rev. J.J. Bristow of Logan, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Beck of Farnum,
Neb. Funeral service3s were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Billings Baptist
church with the Rev. Clarence Wright of Rogersville and the Rev. Kenneth Hoggard of
Branson officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples of
Billings. Members of the American Legion conducted military rites at the grave.
Bristow, Emma (?) Hardy 21 Apr 1861 - 24 Mar 1958
CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Hardy Bristoe, 92 who died March 24 at the
home of a step-son, Walter H. Bristow, 2032 Roosevelt, Springfield, will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, March 27, in the Billings Baptist Church, with Rev. D. A. Beam and Rev.
Russell Ward officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She moved to the Billings community from Douglas
County about 15 years ago and was a member of the Buck Prairie Baptist Church near
Marionville. Survivors include her husband, Rev. J. J. Bristow, a retired Baptist minister;
three sons, Melvin, George D. and James Leroy Hardy, one daughter, Mrs. Hattie
Trowbridge, six step-sons and other relatives.
Bristow, James J., Rev. 1864 - 25 Mar 1955 CCR 31 Mar 1955
Funeral services for the Rev. James J. Bristow, 90, who died Friday evening at the
home of a son, Walter Bristow at 2032 Roosevelt were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Northwest Baptist Church, Springfield with the Rev. Russell Ward and D. A. Beam

officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under direction of Harris of
Billings. The Rev. Bristow, who moved to Douglas County at the age of 15 from Indiana,
had been a resident of Billings from 1907 to 1953 when he came here to live with his son.
Ordained a Missionary Baptist minister in 1892, he was active as a preacher for 70 years.
For a time, he was a missionary in Lawrence, Douglas and Cedar Counties and held
churches in numerous churches in the Ozarks. Mr. Bristow is survived by five other sons,
the Rev. N. G. Bristow of route 1, Springfield, Bert W. of Ponca City, Okla., Everett of
Ponca City; Rev. Lee Bristow of Boonville, Ark. and Charles Bristow of Mt. Vernon; 25
grandchildren; 41 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren
Brittain, Helen (Short) d 30 Aug 1969 CCR 4 Sep 1969 p8
Mrs. Helen Brittain, Kansas City, a native of Christian County, died at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday in a convalescent home at Smithville after a lingering illness. Survivors are her
husband, Floyd; a son, Steven, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Lorene Boatright, Republic;
three brothers, Harold, Leo and Bud Short, all of Los Angeles; and her father, Clelle
Short, Republic. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in
Republic with the Rev. John Pursselly officiating. Burial was in the White Chapel
Cemetery in Springfield under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Brixey, William Eugene 25 May 1926 - 31 May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p5
[Note: Son of Lawrence Brixey; married Marcella]
ROGERSVILLE - William Eugene Brixey. 50, Route 2, Rogersville, died at
10:45 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Brixey was a
longtime truck driver for the Be-Mac Transport Company, Inc. and a member of the
Teamsters Union and the Walnut Street Christian Church. Mr. Brixey, who was a native
of Seymour, lived in the Springfield area most of his life. Survivors include his wife,
Marcella; two sons, David and Bob, both of Route 2, Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs.
Carolyn Cox, Route 2, Rogersville and Miss Mary Jane Brixey of the home; his father,
Lawrence of Seymour; six brothers, Jerry and Johnnie, both of Route 3, Springfield;
Glenn and Lester, both of Seymour, Delmer of Hartville and Robert of Modesto, Calif.;
three sisters, Mrs. Velma Crawford, Route 4, Springfield, Mrs. Bertha Wells, 1919 W.
Scott, Springfield and Mrs. Fronia Sees, Marshfield; and two grandchildren., Ralph
Thieme of Springfield will announce arrangements.
Brizendine, Robert, Rev. 11 Jun 1930 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Brizendine, Edith Mae 14 Jan 1934 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Sweezie, Robert L. 21 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Sweezie, C. Elizabeth 1937 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
DeVries, Terry 18 Aug 1936 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
DeVries, Lois Jane 1936 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
PLANE CRASH KILLS SIX

Photo and Caption: Dennis Clinton, Coroner Dean Adams and Sheriff Buff Lamb discuss
the plane crash near Boaz, west of Nixa, last Saturday which killed all six occupants.
Icing was blamed for the mishap.
A twin engine plane from Battlecreek, Michigan crashed near Boaz, between
Nixa and Clever Saturday, killing all six passengers. The plane hit the edge of a field and
skidded into the timber. a two-feet deep hole in the ground where the plane first hit was
evidence of the tremendous impact of the crash. FAA Investigations were summoned
from Kansas City. Weather was too bad to fly, so the trip was made by car, arriving late
Saturday night. A local farmer, George Wright. saw the plane just before the crash. He
said the plane was in serious trouble and was weaving back and forth badly, and the
engine was “sputtering”. This happened about 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Because the FAA
officials were delayed, they allowed the bodies to be removed. Christian County Coroner
Dean Dams identified the bodies as: Rev. Robert Brizendine, 46, his wife, Edith Mae, 42,
Dexter, Michigan, Robert L. Sweezie, 42, his wife, C. Elizabeth, 39, from Hickory
Corner, Mich., Terry DeVries, 40 and his wife, Lois Jane, 40 from Portage, Mich. An air
controller at Kalamazoo, Mich, FAA said the plane left its Battle Creek base Friday and
was on a flight plan to Joplin and was later to fly to Miami. A spokesman for the Joplin
control tower said the aircraft left the airport Saturday in what he termed “bad weather.”
An air controller at Springfield Municipal Airport said the radar facility there had radio
contact with the pilot who said he was headed back to Springfield because of ice buildup
on the plane’s wings. Authorities at the scene said the wings were covered with a half
inch of sleet and ice. Debris from the white and green plane was confined to a small
radius. One occupant of the plane, a man,. was thrown clear, but the other bodied
remained buried in the rubble. Attendants from Meadors Ambulance Service, Republic,
extricated the bodies. They were later taken to Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Broce, Bedith (Baird) 24 Feb 1912 - 4 Mar 2004 SN-L 6 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Zebedee & Jesse (Smith) Baird; married John R. Broce 13 Jan 1913
- 5 Aug 2004]
Bedith (Baird) Broce, daughter of Zeb and Jesse Baird, was born February 24,
1912, in Christian County, Mo. She departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004, at the age of 92. Bedith married John
Broce February 25, 1934. They recently celebrated 70 years of marriage. She was a
member of Marionville Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, John;
a daughter, Evelyn Fare and her husband, Raymond, of Aurora; a grandson, Calvin Fare
and his wife, Teena, of Aurora; great-grandchildren Andrea and James Fare; and great
great-granddaughter Allison, all of Aurora. Additional survivors include two sisters,
Genobia Gray of Springfield, and Helen Campbell of Ozark, and several nieces and
nephews. Bedith was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Delores Ann; three
brothers, Joe, Oran and Robert Baird; and a sister, Mae Kessinger. Funeral services will
be held today, March 6, at 2 p.m. in Marionville Assembly of God Church with the Rev.
Mark Lewis officiating under direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in
Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora.
Broce, John R. 13 Jan 1913 - 5 Aug 2004 SN-L 6 Aug 2004

[Note: Son of Howard and Callie Broce; married Bedith Baird 24 Feb 1912 - 4 Mar
2004]
John R. Broce passed away Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004, at Methodist Manor in
Marionville following a short illness. He was born in LaJunta, Calif., on Jan. 13, 1913, to
Howard and Callie Broce. John married Bedith Baird on Feb. 25, 1934; she preceded him
in death on March 4, 2004. They celebrated 70 years of marriage this year. John and
Bedith were both members of the Marionville Assembly of God Church. John had many
occupations throughout his life. He drove a truck, operated a dairy farm with his wife,
Bedith, and retired from Frisco Railroad. In addition to his parents and his wife, John was
also preceded in death by a daughter, Dolores Ann; three brothers, Jesse Price Broce,
William Hobert Broce and Ernest Broce; and two sisters, Ethel Pressley and Mildred
Smith. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Raymond Fare of Aurora;
one grandson and his wife, Calvin and Teena Fare of Aurora; two grandchildren, Andrea
and James; and one great-granddaughter, Allison, all of Aurora; a sister, Mabel Baird of
Highlandville; also survives along with several nieces and nephews. Burial services are
being conducted by Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
today, Aug. 6, at the funeral home. The funeral will be at Marionville Assembly of God
Church on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mark Lewis officiating. Burial will
follow at Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora.
Broce, William H. 1900 - 10 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mr. William H. Broce, 69, Houston, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Evans-Elliott Funeral Chapel in Houston with the Rev. Dora Wilson officiating.
Services for Mr. Broce, a former resident of Springfield, with the Revs. Ernest Hart and
Wilson officiating. Mr. Broce, a retired employee of Frisco, died Sunday morning in
Texas Carter Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife,
Mable; one son, Bill, Houston; two brothers, Price, Orangeville, Calif., and John,
Maryville, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Presley, Bradleyville, Mrs. Mabel Baird, Ozark,
and Mrs. Mildred Smith, Sparta; and five grandchildren.
Brock, Agnes Marie Belle (Baird) Snider 19 Feb 1916 - 10 Jan 1991 NN-E 17 Jan
1991
[Note: Daughter of Luther Benjamin & Lucretia “Lula” ( McCord) Baird; married first
Archie Huston Taft Snider 20 Jan 1911 - 7 Apr 1948; married second George B. Brock 1
May 1907 - 9 Jul 1973]
Agnes M. Brock, 74, Independence, formerly of Ozark, died Thursday, Jan. 10,
1991, in Independence Healthcare Center. Brock, a homemaker, was born Feb. 19, 1916,
in Ozark, to Luther and Lula Baird. She was preceded in death by her husband, George.
She is survived by a son, Maurice Snider; Independence; a daughter, Linda Aldridge,
Tuscalposa, Ala:; three sisters, Leona Ridenhour, Ozark, Fern Howard, Lake Isabella,
Calif., and Rinnie Walker, Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. James
"Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Brock, George B. “Tickle” 1 May 1907 - 9 Jul 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p12
[Note: married Agnes Marie Belle Baird 19 Feb 1916 - 19 Jan 1991]

George “Tickle” Brock, 66, of Ozark, died at 2:15 a.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. He had a history of heart trouble. Mr. Brock was a retired painter
and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Agnes; one step-son, Maurice
Snider of Kansas City one step-daughter, Mrs. Linda Kelley of Kansas City and four step
grandchildren and one brother, Donald Brock, Norfolk, Virginia. Funeral arrangements
were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Brock, Grace Brooklyn 28 Sep 2004 - 6 Dec 2004
SN-L 8 Dec 2004
The stars are shining The angels are singing All of heaven is celebrating Grace
Brooklyn Brock, the two month old infant daughter of Stephen Wayne and Shayne
Michelle (Lawrence) Brock passed away in her Nixa home Monday, December 6, 2004.
Grace was born September 28, 2004, in Springfield. Surviving her are her parents,
Stephen and Shayne Brock, Nixa; a brother, Logan Wayne Brock, Nixa; her
grandparents, Ken and Patty Lawrence, Springfield, and Alan and Judy Brock, Nixa; her
great-grandparents, Wayne and Barbara Pendergast, Nixa, Martin and Beverly Roetto,
Pierce City, and Jim Lawrence, Eldon; and her aunt, Brooke Lawrence, Springfield. A
private graveside service will be held in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
contributions be made to Community Hospice of America.
Brock, Regina Ann 15 Oct 1964 - 14 Jan 1965 CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Larry & ? (Flood) Brock]
Regina Brock, 3-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Brock of Berkeley,
died Thursday night in Children’s Hospital in St. Louis. Besides the parents, she is
survived by the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dow Brock, Steele; the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Flood, Highlandville; a paternal great grandmother,
Mrs. Pearl Arnold, Steele and a maternal great grandfather, W. E. Flood, Highlandville.
Services wee at 2 p.m. Saturday in Pleasant View Baptist Church west of Highlandville
with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Brockman, Annie M. (McCoy)
Oct 1874 - 21 Dec 1956
CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie M. Brockman, 82, who died December 18 at the
Christian Rest Home at Ozark were held December 21 in the Chadwick Baptist church,
with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, she spent most
of her life in Kansas City before returning to Ozark 13 years ago. Survivors include two
brothers, E. M. McCoy of San Francisco and Arthur McCoy of Washington, D. C.; two
sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson and Mrs. Minnie Raines, both of Chadwick.
Brockman, Stan
29 Nov 1931 - 18 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
Stan Brockman, 72, Emma, formerly of Concordia, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, at
Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. He was born Nov. 29, 1931, in
Concordia, the son of the late Roy Brockman and Juanita Walhausen Brockman. On Dec.
11, 1954, he married Beverly Alewel. He had lived in the Concordia area his entire life
and was a graduate of Concordia High School. He retired as a real estate agent with

Gaslight Realty after 28 years of service, and had worked at True Value hardware for the
last six years. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia American
Legion Post 258 in Concordia, a member of the Concordia Senior Center board and a
U.S. Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, of the home; one daughter,
Vicki Hartwig, Nixa; two sons, Kim Brockman and Jeanette, Concordia, and Cody
Brockman and wife Janice, Concordia; four granddaughters; one sister, Alleen
Pinkepank, Concordia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Concordia, with
Rev. Lee Hagan and Rev. Andrew Kennell officiating. Burial was in St. Paul's Lutheran
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Concordia Senior
Center in care of Campbell-Lewis Funeral Home of Concordia
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Broekhoven, Bernice (Green)
Deaths 12/24/2003
Berniece Broekhoven, 87, Springfield, formerly of Billings, died at 1:15 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, in The Gardens Assisted Living, Springfield. She was born April
10, 1916 in Billings, the daughter of Matt and Kate (Fabro) Green. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Leo Broekhoven, on March 3, 1996; and her parents. Survivors
include two step-sons, Richard Broekhoven and Jim Broekhoven, both of Springfield;
one sister, Jean Boehne, Lamar; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral Mass was
held at 11 a.m. Dec. 23 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Tom Reidy
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial was in St.
Joseph Cemetery, Billings. Prayer service, with visitation following, was at 7 p.m. Dec.
22 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Brokaw, Lewis Philo 23 Jul 1873 - 15 May 1948 CCR 3 Jun 1948
[Note: married 1906 Malinda Susan Everly]
Lewis P. Brokaw was born July 23, 1873, in Republic county, Kan., and died May
15, 1948, at the age of 74 years, nine months, and 12 days. At the age of eight years he
moved with his family to Bois D’Arc, Mo. In 1906 he married Malinda Susan Everly,
who preceded him in death two years ago. To this union was born one son, Frank M.,
who with his family resides at the home at Lockeba, Okla., and which the family
established there in 1918. Other survivors are a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lucy Stiffler of Nixa,
Mo., two brothers, Clarence Brokaw of Exeter, Calif., and Arthur of Oklahoma City,
Okla.; two stepdaughters, one granddaughter, one grandson, one great-grandson and three
half-sisters. At the age of 46 he was baptized into the Holiness faith. Burial was at the
home town of Lockeba, Okla.
Bronson, Norma Jane (Bray) 12 Jan 1902 - 15 Jul 1973 OH 19 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Howard M. & Evaline (Reed) Bray]
Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Jane Bronson, 71, of 421 East Madison, were
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark. She is

survived by one daughter, Mrs. Maurine Roper; her mother, Mrs. Eva Bray, Ozark; one
sister, Mrs. Lucille Taylor, Ozark and two grandsons.
Brooke, Jerry L. 26 Dec 1957 - 15 Dec 1991 NN-E 26 Dec 1991
Jerry L. Brooke, 33, Springfield, died Sunday, Dec. 15, He was born Dec. 26,
1957 in Roswell, N.M. He served his country in the U. S. Air Force. Survivors include
his parents, Stanley and Dorothy Pauline Brooke, Ozark; his maternal grandparents,
Garland and Lula Dye, Ozark; a daughter Sarah Renee Brooke; a son, Jeremy Matthew
Brooke, both of Hecker, Ill.; and two sisters, Ava Hamm, Holidaysburg, Penn., and
Tammi Waterman, Springfield. Graveside services were held Dec. 19 at Hopedale
Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Hubbard officiating, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Brooker, Elizabeth 4 Jun 1900 - 16 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
Elizabeth Brooker, 87, of Billings, died at 11:15 a.m. March 16 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mrs. Brooker were held
Wednesday in Zion Cemetery, south of Mount Vernon. Burial was under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.
Brooks, Clarence 26 Feb 1904 - 25 Dec 1973 OH 27 Dec 1973 p8
OZARK - Clarence Brooks, 69 of Ozark died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday in Park
Central Hospital. Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Brooks, a retired refrigeration
engineer, was a member of Hamlin Baptist Church. Surviving are his sister, Mrs. Lora
Morris of Lamar and four grandsons. A brother, Roscoe John Brooks, died Dec. 9.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield. The services
will be under direction of Ralph Thieme.
Brooks, Robert Myrlin, Jr. 6 Apr 1932 - 18 Aug 2003 SN-L 22 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Robert Myrlin Brooks & Elva Catherine (Beal) Brooks, Sr.; married 2 Oct
1954 Mary M. Doty]
Chaplain Robert M. Brooks, Jr., 71, woke up in the presence of Jesus Monday
morning, Aug. 18, 2003, having passed on during the night as he slept. Bob was born
April 6, 1932 in Pensacola, FL, the only son of R. Myrlin Brooks, Sr., and the late Elva
Catherine (Beal) Brooks. Raised in a strong Christian home, Bob gave his life to Jesus at
age 7, then as a teenager, committed his life to the ministry and Christian service. Rev.
Richard Beal, Bob's grandfather, was his mentor throughout Rev. Beal's lifetime. Bob
graduated from Pensacola High School in 1950, where he was a member of the Key
Club, the Glee Club and editor of the school newspaper, The Tiger's Tail. He attended
East Hill Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, and after seminary he served under the
leadership and ministry of Rev. Fred Chance at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church for two
years in the 50s. Bob graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, OK, where
he began his preparation for his life of Christian service. While there, he joined the OBU
Bison Glee Club and became editor of the Bison yearbook his senior year. His majors
were Bible and music. His passion throughout life was a deeper understanding of God's
Holy Word. It was in his fourth year at OBU that Bob met the woman who would be his
lifetime love and helpmate, sharing his life of ministry. Robert M. Brooks, Jr. and Mary

M. Doty were married in Miami, OK, on October 2, 1954. Bob and Mary were blessed
with a son, Richard Dale Brooks on July 28, 1955. Bob spent his life of Christian service
in various functions, both in denominational services and pastoral ministries. He served
as pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Lake Grove, NY, for 19 years. During their life, they
expanded their ministry into foster care. Bob and Mary cared for several foster children
over the years, and one, Charles M. Sigmund, later became their adopted son. The last
several years of his life, God used him to minister to senior adults in nursing homes, as
well as with Alzheimer patients. In 1997, Bob became the chaplain for the Baptist Home,
Ozark, MO, and had never been happier as he loved and ministered to the residents. He
was loved by all there and to them, he was their pastor. Bob was preceded in death by his
mother, Elva Catherine Brooks, his adopted son, Charles M. Sigmund, and brother-inlaw, Bill Kerley, both earlier this year. Survivors include his wife and helpmate, Mary M.
Brooks of Springfield; father, R. Myrlin Brooks, Sr. of Pensacola, FL; son and daughterin-law, R. Dale Brooks and S. Kaye Brooks of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Gloria Joyce
Kerley of Pensacola, FL, and Elva Carolyn Jones and her husband, Herb Jones of Milton,
FL; three grandchildren, Thomas D. Larson and his wife, Delaynna Trim of Shawnee,
OK, James M. Larson and Jennifer E. Larson of Springfield, MO; one great grandson,
Liam Larson of Shawnee, OK; and several nephews and nieces. Celebration of Life
Memorial Services will be Saturday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m. at Sunshine Baptist
Church, 5034 E. Sunshine Terrace, Springfield, and Sunday, August 24, at 2 p.m. at The
Baptist Home in Ozark. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial gifts be made
to The Baptist Home in Ozark.
Brosch, John Franz 15 May 1889 - Aug 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: married Mildred 16 Mar 1904 - Jan 1982]
OZARK - John Franz Brosch, 87, Route 1, Ozark, died about 3 p.m. Tuesday in
St. John’s Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Brosch was a native of Omaha, Neb.,
and had lived in Springfield 24 years. He was a longtime civil service employee at Fort
Crook, Neb. and was a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Lutheran
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Mrs. Frank Sundstrom, Route 1,
Ozark; a brother, Emil of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Jourdan, Greeley, Colo.
and Mrs. Lena Tomlinson, of the state of California; and four grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Clinic
Foundation.
Bross, James T. 1921 - 6 Dec 2006 SN-L 7 Dec 2006
James T. Bross, 85, of Ozark, passed away Wed., Dec. 6, 2006. Funeral services
will be 12 noon, Fri., Dec. 8 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial with full
military honors will follow at 2 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Thurs., Dec. 7 in the funeral home.
AND
Bross, James Thomas 7 Aug 1921 - 6 Dec 2006 CCH-N 13 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Thomas & Barbara (Krajl) Bross; married 19 Apr 1947 Florence Irene
Jacoby]
James Thomas Bross, 85, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. He was
born Aug. 7, 1921, in Kansas City, to Thomas and Barbara (Krajl) Bross. On April 19,

1947, in Kansas City, he was united in marriage to Florence Irene Jacoby and to this
union three children were born. James proudly served his country in the United States
Army from September 1940 to May 1952, and was honorably discharged with the rank of
Master Sergeant. He was proud to be a life member of the 35th Division Association, the
American Branch of the French Order of the Croix de Gerre, Veterans of Foreign Wars,
and American Legion Post 21 of Independence, the home post of President Harry S.
Truman, whom James knew. He was also a member of the Ozark Mountain Region
Chapter 8, of the Korea Veterans Association. In 1979 James retired after 33 years as an
Installation supervisor with The Western Electric Corp, installing telephone central office
equipment in Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma. James was preceded in death by his
parents; three brothers George Bross, Nickolas Bross and Joseph Bross; two sisters Mary
Mikulich and Ann La Mar. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 59 years Florence; two
daughters Carolyn Calton of Lee's Summit and Christine Larsen and husband Sean of
Portland, Ore.; one son John Bross of Ozark; two grandchildren Erik and Alexis Larsen;
and numerous nieces and nephews whom James loved very much. Funeral services were
held at 12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral Home with Rev. Terry
Kendrick officiating. Burial with full military honors was held at 2 p.m., at the Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, in
the funeral home. The Bross family request memorial donations be made to James special
friends at St. John's Hospice, 1378 Republic Road, Springfield, 65804.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2006
Brothers, Jasper Newton 5 Sep 1854 - 20 Jan 1934
[Note the typo - Actual name: Jasper Newton Brothers, not James]
James Newton Brothers was born September 5, 1854 in Coles County, Ill and
spent his childhood there. He came to Missouri in 1888 and in this community was most
of his life spent. He is survived by four children: John Brothers of Sparta, Mrs. Josie
Wilson of May, Okla, Louis Brothers of Springfield and Mrs. Bessie Chenoweth of St.
Louis, also 18 grandchildren. He died Jan 20 1934 aged 79 years, 4 months and 15 days.
He joined the Baptist Church in 1890. Funeral Services were conducted January 22 in
Church of Christ in Sparta by Rev. Butler with burial in Prospect Cemetery under the
direction of the Sparta Undertaking firm, Rathbun & Chaffin." Christian County
Republican 25 Jan 1934 pg 1.
Broughton, Roger D. 1952 - Sep 1990 OH 13 Sep 1990
A Springfield man was killed and a Spokane man was injured in a single-car
wreck on Highway EE east of Highlandville Friday morning. Roger D. Broughton, 38,
was killed when the 1985 Pontiac he was traveling in skidded off Highway EE about two
miles east of Highlandville, struck an embankment and overturned, according to the
Missouri Highway Patrol. The accident occurred around 4:30 a.m. Injured in the wreck
was Michael L. Weatherman, 23. He was taken to Cox Medical Center South where he
was still in serious condition Tuesday. Both men were thrown from the vehicle, the patrol
said. The officer investigating the accident was unable to determine who was driving.
Brouhard, Lloyd Allen 12 Jul 1945 - 13 Jul 2003 SN-L 15 Jul 2003
[Note: married Shirley M. (Thompson) Potter 1939 - 11 Jun 2006]

Lloyd Allen Brouhard, age 59, of Jamesville, passed away Tuesday, July 13, in
Cox South. He was born July 12, 1945, in Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Brouhard was a member
of Spokane First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Brouhard,
Jamesville; six children, Steven Potter and wife Rayma, Bonner Springs, Kan., Cathy
Wade and husband Darrell, Spokane, Harold Gene Potter and wife Donna, Queen City,
Texas, Tracy Potter and wife Marla, Baldwin City, Kan., David Potter and wife Joey,
Republic, and Bobby Brouhard, Bonner Springs; nineteen grandchildren, Keaton,
Arrolyn and Alex Potter, Bobby, Michael, Jeremiah and Kyle Thomas, Bobby, Lisa and
Bethany Wade, Jessica, Sarah, Katherine and John David Potter, Karrie, Tress and Sean
Potter, and Joshua Allen and Noah William Potter; four great grandchildren, Trey and
Alexis Potter, and Madison and Ryan Thomas; his stepfather, Bob Stapleton and wife
Rita of Jay, Okla; and a stepbrother, Bobby Stapleton and wife Karen, Bonner Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Marsha Brouhard. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Spokane First Baptist Church with Pastor
Randall Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
AND
Brouhard, Lloyd Allen "Al" 12 Jul 1945 - 13 Jul 2004 CCH-N 21 Jul 2004
Lloyd Allen Brouhard, 59, Jamesville, died Tuesday, July 13 in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born July 12, 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri. Brouhard was a
member of Spokane First Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Brouhard,
Jamesville; six children, Steven Potter and wife Rayma, Bonner Springs, Kansas, Cathy
Wade and husband Darrell, Spokane, Harold (Gene) Potter and wife Donna, Queen City,
Texas, Tracy Potter and wife Marla, Baldwin City, Kansas, David Potter and wife Joey,
Republic and Bobby Brouhard, Bonner Springs; nineteen grandchildren, Keaton,
Arrolyn, and Alex Potter, Bobby, Michael, Jeremiah, and Kyle Thomas, Bobby, Lisa, and
Bethany Wade, Jessica, Sarah, Katherine, and John David Potter, Karrie, Tress and Sean
Potter, and Joshua Allen and Noah William Potter; four great grandchildren, Trey and
Alexis Potter and Madison and Ryan Thomas; his stepfather, Bob Stapleton, and wife
Rita of Jay, Oklahoma; and a stepbrother, Bobby Stapleton and wife Karen, Bonner
Springs. He was preceded in death by: his parents and a daughter, Marsha Brouhard.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday in Spokane First Baptist Church with
Pastor Randall Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Brouhard, Shirley M. (Thompson) Potter 1939 - 11 Jun 2006 SN-L 13 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Lily Thompson; married Gene Potter; married Loyd Allen
“Al” Brouhard 12 Jul 1945 - 13 Jul 2003]
Shirley M. Brouhard, age 69, of Clever, died on Sunday, June 11, 2006. Born in
Arlberg, Arkansas, Shirley lived in Kansas until moving to Clever in 1982. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, Gene Potter and Allen Brouhard, and her father,
Joseph Thompson. Survivors include four sons, Steve Potter and wife, Rayma, Gene
Potter and wife, Donna, Tracy Potter and wife, Marla, and David Potter and wife, Joey; a
daughter, Cathy Wade and husband, Darrell; nineteen grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; her mother, Lily Bradshaw; a sister, Jeanie Hallgrimson; and two brothers,

Jack Henderson and Jerry Henderson. Shirley will always be remembered for her smile
and the love that she held for everyone she ever met and knew. She was a child of God
and member of Spokane First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, June 14, in Spokane First Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Harwood
officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Seasons
Hospice or Spokane First Baptist Church.
Browder, Leola "Pat" (Winslow) 8 Dec 1895 - 24 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary (Wylie) Winslow]
Leola Winslow "Pat" Browder, 92, of Forsyth, died at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 in the
Plantation Hills Nursing Home. Services for Mrs. Browder were held Monday in the
Riverview Bible Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dave Holvick officiating. Burial was in
White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Mrs. Browder was born Dec. 8, 1895, in Bushnell, Florida, to William and Mary
(Wylie) Winslow. She had lived in Forsyth for the last 15 years, having previously lived
in Denver, Colorado, where she held the position of bookkeeper for a sporting goods
store. Mrs. Browder became a confirmed Christian in 1950. She had been a member of
the Riverview Bible Baptist Church during her 15 years in Forsyth. Her survivors include
her daughter and son-in-law, Thain and Albert Schweppe, Forsyth; seven grandchildren,
Gayle Matteson, Kennie Persson, Pattie Moll, Brooke Parrott, and Stoney Parrott, all of
California, Alana Hickman, of Illinois, and Dareld Schweppe, of Florida; one sister, Lena
McAdoo, of Bertrand; two nephews, one of whom, Guy Gibbs, of Alabama, she helped
raise; two nieces; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Brower, Donald William 22 May 1924 - 14 Jun 2004 SN-L 16 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Vachel Bradford & Maude Pearl (Carver) Brower; married Sep 1943
Goldie Mae Stuart ]
Donald William Brower, 81, of Willow Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June
14, 2005, in the Willow Care Nursing Home. He was born, May 22, 1924, in Olden, Mo.,
the son of Vachel Bradford Brower and Maude Pearl (Carver) Brower. Don was married
to Goldie Mae Stuart in September 1943. To this union two children were born, Gary
Don Brower of Willow Springs, Mo., and Barbara Sue Hartgraves of Ozark, Mo. Those
preceding Don in death were his parents; one brother, Vernon Brower; one sister,
Blanche Thompson; and one grandson, Billy Hartgraves. Don will be sadly missed by his
wife, Goldie, of 61 years; two children; three granddaughters, Celesta Hartgraves of St.
Peters, Mo., Natalie Gomez and husband, Mark, of Ozark, Mo., and Kimberly Brower of
St. Louis, Mo.; one grandson, David Brower and wife, Erin, of Willow Springs, Mo.;
three great-grandchildren, Hannah and Haden Gomez and Andrew Brower; sister-in-law,
Elizabeth and husband, Bill Little, of Albuquerque, N.M.; as well as several nieces and
nephews. Don was a minister to Pomona Christian Church for five years, Houston
Christian Church for 17 years, Pacific Christian Church for 14 months, Sullivan Christian
Church for seven years, Hermann Christian Church for 11 years, and Willow Springs
Christian Church for seven years after returning here to retire. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, June 17, 2005, in the First Christian Church in Willow Springs, Mo. Visitation is
from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the

family has requested donations be made to Rock Garden Christian Service Camp.
Arrangements are under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool,
Mo.
Brower, Dorothy Daniece (Inman) 1925 - 6 Feb 2007 SN-L 10 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of ? & Gladys (?) Inman; married 9 Apr 1943 Clayton S. Brower]
Dorothy Daniece Inman Brower, 81, of Walnut Grove, was born in Randolph,
Iowa, and passed away February 6, 2007, at the Ash Grove Residential Center. She
graduated from Willard High School and retired from Memorial Hospital in Jefferson
City as an EKG Technical. She was a member of Harold Baptist Church in Walnut
Grove. On April 9, 1943, Dorothy married Clayton S. Brower, who preceded her in
death. She was also preceded in death by her eldest son, Vernon Brower; parents, Sharon
Inman and Gladys Inman Farmer; stepfather Clifford Farmer; stepmother Ethel Morton
Inman; two stepsisters, Marjorie and Betty; as well as a stepbrother Marcell. She is
survived by her son, Rennie Brower, Mt. Home, Arkansas; a brother, Lowell C. Inman
and his wife, Imogene; a half brother, Larry Inman and his wife, Diane, of Shawnee,
Oklahoma; two half sisters, Eloise and Carolyn; a stepsister, Lois; a stepbrother, Frank
Farmer, of Willard; a daughter-in-law, Sue Brower, of Walnut Grove; grandchildren:
Christy Iler, of Willard, Mark Brower and his wife, Tommy, of Walnut Grove, Scott
Brower and his wife, Sherry, of Springfield, Melissa Brower Storie and her husband,
Jason, of Rolla, Tim Brower and his wife, Kim, of Nixa, and Aaron Brower and his wife,
Glenda, of Strafford; and great-grandchildren: Madison, Megan, Chelsea, Jessica,
Gabriel, Marshal, Maxwell, Samuel, Amelia, Presli and Jaxon. Services are 10 a.m.
today, Feb. 10, 2007, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with visitation one hour earlier.
Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery, Walnut Grove. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be
made to Harold Baptist Church Building Fund.
Brown, Albert W. 3 Apr 1876 - 6 May 1949 CCR 19 May 1949
[Note: Son of John J. & Marie (Sherman) Brown; married 3 Oct 1897 Magnolia “Nola”
Farmer 15 Apr 1878 - 3 Sep 1965]
Funeral services for Albert Brown, 73, who died May 6, were held May 8 at the
Sparta Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Swadley. Burial was in Sparta cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include two children, Mrs.
Jennie Tegtmeyer of Ozark, and Max Brown of Sparta; one grandson, Myrl Brown; one
brother, W.C. Brown of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Max Bartel of Huntington Park,
Calif., Mrs. John Wilkerson and Mrs. Arch Vaughan of Rogersville.
Brown, Alice F. (Hayes)
Jan 1871 - 23 Apr 1962
CCR 26 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah (Davis) Hayes; married John Brown]
A lifelong resident of Highlandville, Mrs. Alice Brown, 91, died Monday
afternoon at the state hospital at Nevada. She was a member of the Highlandville Baptist
Church. Survivors include her husband, John H.; a son, Virgil, Galena; three daughters,
Mrs. Reba Stutesmun, Mrs. Flossie Born and Mrs, Walcie Stewart, all of Highlandville;
26 grandchildren; 66 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Vern

Logan and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Brown, Alma June (Cannon) 15 Sep 1921 – 20 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995
Alma "June" Brown, 74, Nixa, formerly of Parsons, Kansas, passed away at 4:02
a.m., on Friday, Oct. 20, 1995, in Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Mo. Alma was born
on Thursday. Sept. 15, 1921, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Charles Mack
Cannon, and Ada Bell Grace Cannon. On November 28, 1942, she was married to
Andrew W. Brown. She was employed by Press Products as an inspector for 27 years
before retiring in 1980. Alma was a member of Parsons Assembly of God. She is
preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her
husband, Andrew, of the home; two daughters, Linda Davis, and her husband, Mark, of
Nixa, and Judy Brown, of Springfield; one son, Mark Brown, and his wife, Carolyn, of
Troy, Michigan; two sisters, Beatrice E. Calaway, Sterling Heights, Michigan, and Sylvia
L. Shannon, Hopkinsville, Kentucky; one brother, Charles F. Cannon, Troy, Michigan;
and seven grandchildren. Services were at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Oct. 23, 1995, in Harris,
a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, in Nixa, Mo., with the Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo. Visitation was
from 3-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, in the funeral home.
Brown, Alta Mae (Rogers) 13 Apr 1913 - 18 May 1951 CCR 24 May 1951
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Lula E. “Lou” (Baird) Rogers; married Dale Brown]
Mrs. Dale Brown died Friday at her home in Pomona, CA, after a lingering
illness. Mrs. Brown, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rogers, former residents of
Ozark. Leaving here they located in California twenty-five years ago. Survivors are her
husband, Dale Brown; her mother, Mrs. Lou Rogers; one daughter, Miss Betty Miller;
one sister, Mrs. Mary Smith and one brother, Ross Rogers, all of California. Burial was at
Pamona Tuesday afternoon.
Brown, Amos Tillman 11 Apr 1913 - 13 Nov 2001 CCH-N 21 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Claude and Birdie (Cross) Brown; married Clarice]
Amos Tillman Brown, age 88, of Chestnutridge, passed away Nov. 13, 2001, in
his home. He was born April 11, 1913, in Lutie, the son of Claude and Birdie (Cross)
Brown. Brown was a farmer. He was a musician and loved to play the organ. He enjoyed
fishing whenever he could. Survivors include: A son, Phil Brown, Nixa; Phil's mother,
Clarice Brown, Sparta; three granddaughters, Sherry Ann Phillips, Sparta, Tammy Sue
O'Brian and her husband Donnie, Pineville; and Kristy Lynn Parker and her husband
Melvin, Sparta; four great-grandchildren, Angie Nicole Phillips, Cody Phillips, Dustin
Don Brown and Kortney Paig Parker; two brothers, Lloyd Brown, Washington, D.C., and
Ray Johnson, Hartville; and a special friend, Marguerite Yarnall, Springfield. He was
preceded in death by: a son, Wilbert Brown; a great-granddaughter, Gina Phillips; four
brothers, Clarence, FLoyd, Elbert, and Omer; and a sister, Ada Harris. A graveside
funeral was held Nov. 16 in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jack Clemans officiating.
Brown, Andrew W. 22 Dec 1922 - 25 May 2005 SN-L 26 May 2005

[Note: Son of Orbert S. & Florence (Bullock) Brown; married 28 Nov 1942 Alma June
Cannon 15 Sep 1921 - 20 Oct 1995; married second Winnie (Tooley) Joy 1925 - 6 Nov
2004]
Andrew W. Brown, 82, of Nixa, was born on December 22, 1922, in Mayfield,
Kentucky, the son of Orbert S. and Florence (Bullock) Brown, and passed away on May
25, 2005, in Springfield, Missouri. On November 28, 1942, he was united in marriage
with Alma Cannon and to this union three children were born. In 1995, after 53 years of
marriage, Alma preceded him in death. He was later united in marriage with Winnie Joy.
She also preceded him in death. Andrew is survived by two daughters, Linda Davis of
Springfield, and Judy Brown of Virginia; one son, Mark Brown of Troy, Michigan; two
brothers, Burnett and Jerry Brown, both of Michigan; eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, William and
Almogene Brown, and by his sister, Rowena Brown. Graveside services, with military
honors, will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2005, at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of service at ThiemeShadel-Hicks
Funeral Service at Rivermonte.
Brown, Arah Emily (Estes) 20 Dec 1882 - 15 Sep 1951 CCR 20 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of Henry C. & Sarah A. “Sally” (McLean) Estes; married 6 Aug 1917
William Jackson Brown d May 1937]
Mrs. Arah Emily Estes Brown daughter of the late Henry and Sally Estes, was
born near Ozark, MO, on December 20, 1882 and passed away at her home in Nixa
following a heart attack on Saturday, September 15, 1951. She was united in marriage to
William Jackson Brown on August 6, 1917 in Springfield, MO. She moved to Oklahoma
City, OK, where she lived until after her husband’s death in May 1937. She confessed her
faith in Christ at an early age and became a member of the Christian church. When she
moved to Nixa nine years ago she placed her membership with the Nixa Christian church
and was a faithful member until death. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Crescent
No. 21, Springfield, MO, and a member of the Nixa W.P.F.A. and Nixa Garden club. She
was an active, faithful, sincere and efficient helper in her home, school, church and
community. Her cheery smile and good humor made her a very welcome party in any
group. Survivors include her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice; two
grandsons, Joe Bob and Jack Rice; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Meeks and Mrs. Lona Parker,
both of Galena, MO; a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at the First
Christian church in Nixa Tuesday afternoon with burial at Hazelwood cemetery under
direction of Harris funeral home of Nixa. Pallbearers were Otis McLean, Max Wheeler,
Lon Cassell, Chas. Jaqua, Milton Wasson and Raymond Patterson. The following
memoriam was written by her neighbor and friend, Mrs. Eva Mae Schaefer:
Our Friend
We saw her here, we saw her there.
Ever administering her loving care.
To all her friends and loved ones dear.
Her light shone out with a ray of cheer.
With a cheery goodbye.
And a wave of her hand.

She has left earthly cares
For a promised land.
We are sure her path is lined,
With flowers bright and fair,
The seeds of goodness she planted,
And they have grown there.
-Eva Mae Schaefer
Brown, Arlee Arvest 27 Sep 1923 - 18 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Monroe & Martha (Crow) Brown; married 8 Jun 1946 Thelma Blair]
Arlee Arvest Brown, 79, Clever, passed away at 5:29 a.m. Friday, October 18,
2002 at the Ozark Regional Health Care Center in Crane. Arlee was born September 27,
1923, in Tilly, Arkansas, to the late Monroe and Martha (Crow) Brown. He was united in
marriage to Thelma Blair on June 8, 1946 at Witt Springs, Arkansas. They had made their
home for the past 49 years in the Clever area. Arlee retired from Lily Tulip Cup Factory
of Springfield in 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Lola Vick of
Bergman, Arkansas, and Anna Maxwell of Billings; and one brother, Garland Brown of
Tilly, Arkansas. Survivors include his wife, Thelma of the home; two daughters,
Bonnieta Stewart of Republic, and Donita Griffin and husband Karl of Granby, MO; two
sons, Greg Brown and wife Rexanna of Springfield, and Gary Brown and wife Vickie of
Clever; two sisters, Dorothy Warren of Tilly, AR, and Elsie Newman of Lampe, MO;
five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2002 at Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever,
with the Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. The chapel will be open at noon on
Sunday. Springfield News-Leader, October 19, 2002.
Brown, Arthur Alfred
2 Apr 1882 - 1 May 1960
CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
Funeral services for Arthur Alfred Brown, 78, who died Sunday at his home west
of Spokane, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist Church with Rev.
James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. He was a member of Spokane Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Frances Brown; six daughters, Mrs. Mattie Patrick and Mrs. Maxine
Maples of Spokane, Mrs. Duel Armitage of Chestnutridge, Mrs. Mary Mease of Reeds
Spring, Mrs. Easel Bass of Fort Smith, Ark. and Mrs. Margaret Epps of Cutler, Calif. 15
grandchildren and a great grandson.
Brown, Belle G. (Grant) 1 Oct 1885 - 28 Dec 1971 CCR 30 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Anna P. Grant; born in Iowa, father born in New York,
mother born Delaware, father ran livery stable in Ozark; widowed before 1930]
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle G. Brown, 86, of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Faust Matthews and Conrad Kitchell
officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. She was a resident of Ozark
since 1887 and a member of the First Christian Church at Ozark since 1905. Surviving

are a son, Joe Brown of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Nelle Gardner, of Wichita, Kan.; a
brother, R. H. Grant, of Fort Dodge, Iowa; three grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
Brown, Benjamin Franklin 4 Apr 1892 - 29 Sep 1963 CCR 10 Oct 1963
[Note: Son of Robert S. & Mary Alice (Fielden) Brown]
Benjamin Franklin Brown, 71, of Ontario, Calif., died Sunday, Sept. 29, at an
Ontario sanatarium. He had been in failing health for two years. Born on April 4, 1892,
he was a native of Ozark, Mo. He had lived in Ontario for two years, previously residing
in Arizona. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Stanley W. Collins of Ontario, one son,
Roger F. Brown, of Ontario, three sisters, Mrs. Edgar Hannah of Ontario, Mrs. Leonard
Hannah of Nixa, Mo., and Mrs Tom Wheeler of Ozark, Mo., one brother, Joe A. Brown
of Springfield, Mo., three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were
conducted on Tuesday afternoon at the Richardson-Peterson Mortuary Chapel, followed
by burial in the Bellevue Mausoleum. Dr. Walter Scott, pastor of the Temple Baptist
Church, officiated.
Brown, Bert 27 Jul 1882 - 27 Aug 1964
CCR 3 Sep 1964 p1
Funeral services for Bert Brown, 82, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in AdamsMonger Chapel with the Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. The former Springfield resident died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a short illness. He had lived in Ozark for the past seven years. He
was a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter 98.
He was a member of Community Church. Survivors include his wife Ethel, a nephew and
three nieces.
Brown, Betty J. 13 Jul 1924 - 25 Apr 1999 CCH-N 12 May 1999
Betty J. Brown age 74 went to be with the Lord on April 25, 1999. A 59 year
resident of Hawthorne, Ca., she worked for Merle Norman Cosmetics for 32 years. Betty
is survived by two daughters Janet Hyatt and her husband Joseph of Sparta, Norma
Brown of Hawthorne, Ca., a son Ronald Brown and his wife Kathy of El Segundo, Ca.;
three grandsons John Hyatt of Sparta, Jeff Hyatt of Norwood, Corey Lubak of El
Segundo, Ca.. great-granddaughter Jonna Hyatt of Sparta. Services were held April 30,
1999 at Del Aire Baptist. Church, Hawthorne, Ca.
Brown, Chancey T. 13 Feb 1898 - Jul 1975 OH 10 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: married Ibbie]
ROGERSVILLE - Chancey T. Brown, 77, a lifetime Rogersville resident, died
Sunday afternoon in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired
general laborer and farmer, Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Ibbie; one brother,
Howard of Haines, Alaska; and one sister, Mrs. Lola May Eaton, Gilcene, Was. Services
for Chancey T. Brown, 77, a longtime Rogersville resident, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Galloway officiating. Burial was in
White Oak Cemetery, northwest of Rogersville. Mr. Brown died Sunday afternoon in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness.

Brown, Charles Henry 6 Jan 1881 - 3 Mar 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p7
[Note: Son of William & Anna (White) Brown; married Louise Elizabeth Rauch 1884 30 Apr 1954; married Anna]
CLEVER - Services for Charles Henry Brown, 96 of Clever were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Meadors Chapel in Billings with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial
was in Mount Carmel Cemetery south of Clever. Mr. Brown, a retired farmer, died
Thursday evening in Springfield Nursing Home where he’s been a patient for some time.
He was a longtime resident of Billings and Clever. Survivors include his wife, Anna, of
Ozark Nursing Home; a son, Chester, M. of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Claud Yoachum,
Billings; a grandsons; and three great grandchildren.
AND
Brown, Charles Henry 6 Jan 1881 - Mar 1977 SL-L 4 Mar 1977
[Note: Son of William & Anna (White) Brown; married Louise Elizabeth Rauch 1884 30 Apr 1954]
Clever- Services for Charles Henry Brown, 96, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Meadors Chapel in Billings with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial
will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery south of Clever. The body will be at Meadors in
Clever from 3 to 5:30 p.m. today and will be moved to Meadors Chapel in Billings where
it will remain until service time. The family will be at the Billings Chapel from 7 to 8
p.m. today. Mr. Brown, a retired farmer, died Thursday evening in Springfield Nursing
Home where he had been a patient for some time. He was a longtime resident of Billings
and Clever. Survivors include his wife, Anna, of Ozark Nursing Home, a son, Chester M.
of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Claud Yoachum, Billings; a grandson and three greatgrandchildren. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Brown, Charley Hobart 11 Jul 1913 - 6 May 1989 NE 11 May 1989
Graveside services for Charley Hobart Brown, 75, Ozark, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
May 9 in Coffelt Cemetery, Vaughan, Ark., under direction of Adams Funeral Home. Mr.
Brown, a retired maintenance worker, died Saturday, May 6 in Springfield Community
Hospital after a short illness.
Brown, Charles L. 6 Mar 1872 - 3 May 1969
A longtime resident and former insurance man and notary here (Clever), C. L.
Brown, 97, died at his home at 4:45 a.m. Saturday. He had been in failing health for
some time. Mr. Brown, a member of the Clever Methodist Church, is survived by two
sons, Vernon, Clever, and Ralph, 635 Woodland, Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Laurel
Farris, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Vivian Swenson, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Erma Deaver, 201
Morningside, Mrs. Ruth VanderCook, Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Marietta Sexton, Reed,
Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones and the Rev. E. L.
DeVore officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery with Cantrell of Clever in
charge.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1969 in the margin.
AND
Brown, Charles L. 6 Mar 1872 - 3 May 1969
CCR 8 May 1969 p8

[Note: married Myrtle Etta Kenny 5 Feb 1880 - 9 Dec 1958]
A longtime resident and former insurance man and notary in Clever, C. L. Brown,
97, died at his home at 4:45 a.m. Saturday. He had been in failing health some time. Mr.
Brown, a member of the Clever Methodist Church, is survived by two sons, Vernon,
Clever and Ralph, Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Laurel Ferris, Sacramento, Calif.,
Mrs. Vivian Swenson, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Erma Deaver, Springfield, Mrs. Ruth
Vandercook, Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Marietta Sexton, Reed, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever
Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones and the Rev. E. L. DeVore officiating,
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery with Cantrell of Clever in charge.
Brown, Christian Wade 24 May 1993 - 21 Jan 2002 CCH-N 30 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of James Michael & Stephanie Dawn (Hedrick) Brown]
Christian Wade Brown, age 8, of Nixa, died on Jan. 21, 2002, in his home, after a
long illness. Christian was born on May 24, 1993, in Springfield, to James Michael and
Stephanie Dawn Hedrick Brown. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother,
Barbara Gail Essary Hedrick. His survivors include: His parents, a brother, Jacob
Michael Brown and a sister, Emily Gail Brown, all of the family home; his paternal
grandparents, James and Pamela Brown, of Marionville; his maternal grandfather, Joe
Dean Hedrick, of Crane; three uncles, Clinton Hedrick, David Brown and McKinley
Hedrick; two aunts, Wendy Schoen and Janea Coker; several cousins; his greatgrandmothers, Kay Brown, of Aurora, and Pauline Essary, of Ash Grove; and his
caregiver, Linda Gray, of Mount Vernon. Funeral services were held on Jan. 24, 2002, in
the Williams Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ed Edwards officiating, burial followed in the
Mars Hill Cemetery near Crane.
Brown, Clarence C. 27 Aug 1906 - 21 Dec 1993 NN-E 29 Dec 1993
[Note: Son of Claude & Birdie (Cross) Brown; married 17 Sep 1926 Flo Marie McHaffie
2 Dec 1910 - 18 Oct 2002]
Clarence C. Brown, 87, Sparta, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993, at Doctors Hospital,
Springfield. He was born Aug. 27, 1906, at Lutie, the son of Claude and Birdie Cross
Brown. On Sept. 17, 1926, he was united in marriage to Flo Marie McHaffie. Survivors
include his wife of 67 years, Flo, a daughter, Joretta Tennis, Sparta; a son, Harold Brown,
Sparta; three grandchildren, Judy Gardner, Sparta, Bonita Holden, Ozark, and Keith
Brown, Sparta; six great-grandchildren, Miyka Morgan, Julie Gardner, Travis Gardner,
Aaron Brown and Amy Brown: two brothers, Lloyd Brown, Charlotte Hall, Md., and
Amos Brown, Ozark; and a sister, Raye Johnson, Hartville. Funeral services were held
Thursday. Dec. 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain David Showalter
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Brown, Clifford “Doo”
5 Oct 1908 - 24 Apr 1977
Services for Clifford (Doo) Brown, 68, of 2346 South Clay, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel with Dr. Solomon F. Walter and the Rev. Gary
White officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery near Clever. The family
will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Mr. Brown died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday
in St. John’s Hospital, after a long illness. He was a retired foreman at Paul Mueller

Company. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; a daughter Mrs. Norma Carole Tracy,
3211 West Glenwood; two brothers, Burton and Elmer, both of Springfield; a sister, Mrs.
Ruth Batson, Long Beach, Calif., and a grandson.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 24,1977 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Brown, Don T. 13 Aug 1938 - 20 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
Don Brown, 50, of Republic, died at 3:05 p.m. July 20 at Nixa Park Care Center
after a long illness. Services for Mr. Brown were held July 23 in the Meadors Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial was in Garoutte Cemetery, northwest
of Republic. Mr. Brown was a former owner of Republic Glass, and was a glassman and
glazier. A former employee of the Republic school system, he was a member of
Brookline Baptist Church, of the Eagles Lodge of Aurora, of FFA Alumni, and of the
American Legion Post No. 676. He is survived by two sons, Allen of Fair Grove, and
Michael of Springfield; three daughters, Suzanne Admire, Joplin, Tricia Stone, Atlanta,
Georgia, and Beth Brown, Springfield; three brothers, Garland and Max, both of Billings,
and Smitty, Bois D'Arc; three sisters, Norma Gray, Republic, Rose Goff, Casa Mesa
California, and Ruby Moore, Sylmar, California; and three grandchildren, Gerald, Mischa
and Tim. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Greene County Association for
Retarded Children.
Brown, Dorothy (Snodgrass) 1 Mar 1914 - 5 Nov 2004 SN-L 9 Nov 2004 & CCH-N
17 Nov 2004
Dorothy Snodgrass Brown, 90, Springfield, died at St. John's in Springfield. She
was born March 1, 1914 in Montgomery, Ala., the daughter of McGregor and Sarah
(Halsey) Snodgrass. She completed her masters at Stanford University and received a
Ph.D. from Washington State University. Dr. Brown had been an English professor at the
University of Hawaii, and Berea College in Kentucky. She belonged to several
educational organizations during her career. After moving to this area she enjoyed
participating in local clubs and organizations, including the Missouri State Poetry
Society, a local writer's club and Body Recall, a no-impact exercise program designed for
the elderly. Dorothy Brown was an accomplished author and poet, publishing four books
and a several literary works. Her poetry won her a handful of awards throughout her
lifetime. She loved her family and took pride in their education and careers. Survivors
include; two children, Michael Brown, Springfield, and Lani Brown-McGregor, Portland,
Ore.; a daughter-in-law, Lani Brown, Ozark; ten grandchildren, Michael, Sarah, David,
Jeremiah, Rachel, Rebecca, Dorothy, Fernando, Laura and Mara; seven greatgrandchildren, Monti, Kael, Conner, Emma, Taylor, Eric and Emily; and many friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
followed in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, November 9, 2004.
Brown, Earl Guy 27 Apr 1920 - 12 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
Earl Guy Brown, 78, Nixa, died May 12, 1998, in Lenox Healthcare Center. He
was born April 27, 1920, in Ponce de Leon, the son of Virgil and Ada (Roberts) Brown.
He was married to Pauline Erwin on Feb. 22, 1953. He served in WW II in New Guinea
and the Phillipines with the Army-Signal Corp. He worked as a carpenter and a farmer

living in Nixa. Mr. Brown was converted at an early age to the Baptist faith. He was
preceeded in death by his parents, four brothers, Raymond, Floyd, Homer, Virgil A., and
a sister Beulah. He is survived by his wife Pauline, of the home; a daughter Paula
Shawley and her husband Anthony; three grandchildren, Zenobia, Adam, and Sarah all of
Nixa; two brothers, Verlan, Nixa; and Bob of Highlandville; a sister Ruth, of Cameron;
several nieces, nephews, and a host of family and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00
p.m., Friday, May 15, 1998, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday night, in
the funeral home.
Brown, Edna Maxine (Green) 27 Mar 1913 - 5 Feb 2004 SN-L 6 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Alonzo and Ida (Wood) Green, Sr.; married 12 Dec 1932 Leslie H.
Brown d 27 Jul 1995]
Edna Maxine (Green) Brown, 90, of Bois D'Arc, passed away on Thursday
morning at 9:55 a.m. in Ash Grove Health Care Center. Edna Maxine was born March
27, 1913, the daughter of Alonzo and Ida Wood Green Sr., near Billings, Mo. She was a
longtime resident of the area. She was a member of the Bois D'Arc Baptist Church, and
attended and graduated from Bois D'Arc High School in 1932. She was formerly
employed with Barnes Store, David and Kerns Clothing, and retired from Sears and Co.
in 1975. She enjoyed writing the Fairview News for the Ash Grove Commonwealth for
over 20 years. Edna Maxine Green and Leslie H. Brown were united in marriage on Dec.
12, 1932. To this union two children were born. Together they were privileged to share
over 62 years. Leslie preceded her in death on July 27, 1995. Also preceding her were her
parents and four brothers, Berry, Tom, Hal and Alonzo Green. She is survived by one son
and daughter-in-law, Jerald L. and Joann Brown, and one daughter, Joyce Misemer, all of
Bois D'Arc; four sisters, Lucille Mason, Springfield, Louise Brower, Republic, Joni
Collins of Santee, Calif., and Helen Waddle, Castle Rock, Wash; one sister-in-law, Agnes
Green of Ozark, Mo.; three grandchildren, Cheryl, Jay Lee and Don; seven greatgrandchildren, Jennifer, Talia and J.J. Sierra, Garrett, Shyla and Kelly Kay; and several
nieces and nephews. Services will be Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. in Wilson BrimDaniel Chapel, Ash Grove, with Rev. Don Miller officiating with interment following in
Clear Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. prior to
services. Friends may call after 4:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be
given in her memory to the charity of the donor's choice.
Brown, Edward August
28 Jul 1910 - 4 Jun 1959
CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
Funeral services for Edward August Brown, 48, who died June 4, were held June
7 at 2:30 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings, with the Rev. C. C. Keller
officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery at Billings. Survivors include
one sister, Mrs. Mary B. Ruckman of Springfield; five brothers, Albert Brown of Little
Rover, Kan., Carl Brown of Springfield, William Brown of Wichita, Kan, Henry Brown
of Hanston, Kan., Herman Brown of Billings; a niece, Mrs. Helen Marie Kissee of
Phoenix, Ariz, several other nieces and nephews.
Brown, Edward Stanley

28 May 1959 - 28 May 1958 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7

Funeral services for Edward Stanley Brown, infant son of John J. and Mary Goetz
Brown who died shortly after birth in a San Francisco, Calif. hospital were held June 9 at
2 p.m. in the Fariview Church at Rue___ with Mrs. Ada Maggard officiating. Burial was
in Blair Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Survivors include the parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Brown of
Wichita, Kan and Mrs. and Mrs. Edward T. Goetz of Bradleyville.
Brown, Ethel M. (Combs) Tilly 1895 - 5 Feb 1968
CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Norman & Emma Mae (Rayl) Combs]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel M. Brown, 72, a lifelong resident of Forsyth, were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Taneyville Apostolic Church with the Rev. Glesco Roberts
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Memorial Cemetery under direction of the Forsyth
Funeral Home. Mrs. Brown died early Monday morning in Skaggs Hospital, Branson
after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, Troy; three daughters, Mrs. Daisy
Persinginger, Kissee Mills, Mrs. Violet Piercey, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Opal
Shotton, Cantril, Iowa; and four sons, James Tilly, St. Louis, Olin and Emmett, both of
Kansas City, and Etsel, Kissee Mills. Other survivors include three brothers, John and
Walter Combs, both of Kansas City and Claude Combs, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Stella
Williams, Kissee Mills, Miss Hattie Combs, Kissee Mills and Mrs. Gertrude Cline,
Springfield; 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Brown, Eugene "Gene" 24 Oct 1927 - 18 Jul 2006 SN-L 19 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Gaitha & Tressie (Emerson) Brown; married Brooksie]
Gene Brown, 78, Ozark, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in his
home. He was born October 24, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Gaitha and Tressie
Emerson Brown. Gene grew up in Attica, Indiana, and moved to California as a young
man. Following serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, he returned to
California before he came to Springfield in 1965. He was associated with Meyer
Communications for over 35 years and was General Sales Manager. An accomplished
musician, Gene performed professionally for most of his life. Gene Brown and The
Golden Sails (Calvin Miller, Boyd Manning and Jerry Meanown) were well-know in the
Ozarks in the 70's and 80's for their long tenure at the Grove Supper Club. He also
performed with a group known as Gene Brown and the Band of Renown. Gene is
survived by his wife, Brooksie, of the home in Ozark; two sons and their wives, Steve
and Anita Brown, and Lowell and Debbie Brown, all of Springfield; two daughters,
Loretha Brown, San Bernadino, California, and Charee King, White Rock, Texas; two
stepdaughters, Donna Haxby, Branson, Missouri, and Ronna Haxby and her husband,
Ray Jones, Lampe, Missouri; a brother, Robert Brown, Lafayette, Indiana; two sisters,
Donna Booe, Waynetown, Indiana, and Evelyn Foreghty, Chicago, Illinois; 18
grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon
Friday, July 21, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Brother Fred
Reamsnider officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Brown, Everett 2 Feb 1902 - 14 May 1994 OH 18 May 1994
[Note: Son of Clate & Martha (Griffith) Brown; married 1946 Mina Beyers]

Everett Brown, 92, Chadwick, died Saturday, May 14, 1994 in his home. He was
born Feb. 2, 1902 at Lutie, and was the son of Clate and Martha Brown. In 1918 the
family moved to Chadwick, where Mr. Brown continued to live throughout his life. In
1946, he was united in marriage to Mina Beyers. He was a member of Chadwick Union
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clifford Brown; and a sister,
Meta Herd. Survivors include his wife, Mina; a brother, Irlie Brown, Chadwick; three
sisters, Audra Harris, Chadwick, Shirl Roller and Doris Weimer, both of Springfield;
nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 17,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, the Rev.
Doug Bunwick officiating.
Brown, Flo Marie (McHaffie) 2 Dec 1910 - 18 Oct 2002 CCH-N 23 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of James Douglas and Florence Ann (Luttrull) McHaffie; married 17
Sep 1926 Clarence C. Brown 27 Aug 1906 - 21 Dec 1993]
Flo Marie Brown, age 91, of Sparta, passed away Friday, October 18, 2002 in
Cox South, Springfield. She was born December 2, 1910 in Bruner, the daughter of
Douglas and Florence McHaffie. On September 17, 1926, she and Clarence C. Brown
were united in marriage. Mrs. Brown lived to see five generations for both her daughter’s
and son’s families. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, her
parents, and a brother, Charles McHaffie. Survivors include: two children, Joretta Tennis
and husband Raymond, and Harold Brown and wife Helen, all of Sparta; three
grandchildren, Judy Gardner and husband Ben, Sparta, Bonita Holden and husband Rod,
Ozark, and Keith Brown, Sparta; six great-grandchildren, Myka Morgan, Julie Gardner,
Travis Gardner, Aaron Brown, Matthew Holden and Amy Brown; six g reat greatgrandchildren, Devon Morgan, Mikayla Morgan, Holden Brown, Trey Brown, Brynna
Gardner, and Ethan Gardner; a brother, Chet McHaffie and wife, Rosie, Bruner; and a
sister in-law, Helen McHaffie, Sparta. Funeral services were held Oct. 21 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James McHaffie officiating. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery.
AND
Brown, Flo Marie (McHaffie) 2 Dec 1910 - 18 Oct 2002
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 21, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. James McHaffie officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
October 20, 2002.
Brown, Florence S. (Bradley) 25 Feb 1899 - 18 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: Daughter of Jackson W. & Candace Anna “Kansas” (Parker) Bradley; married
Millard F. Brown]
Mrs. Florence S, Brown of 2927 Parkcrest, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday in
Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. A retired teacher, Mrs. Brown had taught in
Springfield Public Schools for 45 years at Holland, Hickory Hills, Oak Grove and
Nichols. She was a member of Sparta Christian Church, Order of the Eastern Star Lodge
No. 50 and Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She was a past officer of the White Shrine and
was affiliated with the American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband,
Millard F.; two sisters, Mrs. Essie Everett, Fair Grove and Mrs. Orilla Miller, Ozark; and

a brother, Delbert Bradley of San Antonio, Tex. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Greenlawn Battlefield South Funeral Home with the Rev. James Nutter officiating, Burial
was in Maple Park Cemetery.
AND
Brown, Florence S. (Bradley) 25 Feb 1899 - 18 Apr 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p11
We wish to thank everyone that assisted us at the time of our accident. during our
stay in the hospital and since out return home. Your prayers, flowers, cards, food and
every deed is deeply appreciated. God never left out anything when he gave us such dear
friends and relatives, Our thanks to all of you and to the Ozark Ambulance Crew. You are
just grand. We love you all. Orilla Miller and Genevieve Bradley.
Brown, Florence Velma 26 Mar 1894 - 19 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Velma Brown, 85 of Oilton, Okla, were held
this week in Oilton. She died last Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after
becoming ill at the home of her nephew and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Wood of
Sparta. She was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wood prior to a family reunion scheduled to be
held Sunday in Monett. Mrs. Brown was a Lawrence County native.
Brown, Flossie (Brown) 6 Feb 1902 - 13 Feb 1992 NN-E 20 Feb 1992
Flossie Brown, 90, Highlandville, died Thursday, Feb. 13, 1992 in her home.
She was born Feb. 6, 1902, the daughter of John and Alice Hayes Brown. Most of her life
was spent in the Highlandville area. She worked in the shipyards in California during
World War II and lived in Wichita, Kan. for several years. She was a member of the
Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, Jerry F. Brown, in 1975; two
sons, Oran and Lloyd Dean Brown; two brothers, Virgil and Claude Brown; a sister,
Reba Stutesman; and a twin sister, Walsie Stewart. Survivors include a son, Edward
Brown, Highlandville; two daughters, Edna Gardner and husband, Herle, Sparta, and
Loretta Nicholson and husband, Dexter, Wichita, Kan.; 17 grandchildren; and great- and
great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Brown, Floyd 18 Sep 1901 - 20 Sep 1988 OH 29 Sep 1988
[Note: married M. Louise Gideon]
Floyd Brown, 87, of Billings, died Sept. 20 at Nixa Park Care, Nixa, following a
long illness. Services for Mr. Brown were held Sept. 23 in Meadors Chapel, Billings,
with the Rev. Tom Daniels officiating. Graveside services were held Sept. 24 at the
Dreamland Cemetery, Canyon, TX, with the Rev. Robert Smith officiating. A retired
farmer and construction worker, Mr. Brown was also a member of the Billings United
Methodist Church, and of Billings Masonic Lodge #379. Mr. Brown is survived by his
wife, M. Louise, of the home.
Brown, Floyd Stanley 15 Mar 1900 - 25 Feb 1967 CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married second Ruth Margaret Adams 1911 - 1990]
Floyd Stanley Brown, a long-time resident of Chadwick, died Saturday night in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Brown, a
native of Floyd, Iowa, lived in Chadwick since 1939 except for periods when he worked

as an aircraft employee in Wichita. Mr. Brown was a member of the Masonic Joppa
Lodge 223 AF and AM at Leon, Kan. Survivors are his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Mrs.
Mary Gene Fuller, Chadwick; a son, John, Wichita, Kan.; five granddaughters and a great
grandson. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chadwick Union Church with Jack
Richardson officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Brown, Frances (Davis) 1 Feb 1884 - 4 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: Daughter of James Mattison and Mary M. (Melton) Davis; married Arthur A.
Brown 2 Apr 1882 - 1 May 1960; 1900 census with brothers, William born 1868, Ruben
born 1879, Stephen born 1882 and Matthew born 1884]
Mrs. Frances Brown, 84, a lifelong resident of Spokane, died at 9:12 a.m.
Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. She was a
member of Spokane Baptist Church. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Mettie Patrick
and Mrs, Maxine Maples, both of Spokane, Mrs. Deuel Armitage, Chestnut Ridge, Mrs.
Mary Mease and Mrs. Easel Bass, both of Reeds Spring, and Mrs. Margaret Epps, Orosi,
Calif. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Dicy Lee, Ponce de Leon; a brother, Ruben
Davis, Springfield; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.,
Brown, Frances D. (Amsler) 24 Jul 1875 - 18 Jun 1952 CCR 26 Jun 1952
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah (Ault) Amsler; married 9 Dec 1897 Robert F. Brown 4
Oct 1874 - 11 Jun 1944]
Mrs. Frances D. Amsler Brown born July 24, 1875 in Pennsylvania, the daughter
of John and Sarah Amsler and departed this life in a Springfield, MO hospital on June 18,
1952 at the age of 76 years. She came to Billings at the age of 7 and had lived in this
community most of her life with the exception of a period from 1931-1947, which was
spent in Bois D’Arc. On December 9, 1897 she was united in marriage to Robert F.
Brown and to this union four sons and two daughters were born. A son, Robert, Jr. died
in infancy and Mr. Brown passed away June 11, 1944. She was converted at an early age
and became a member of the Billings Christian church, where she was a member at the
time of her death. Survivors include three sons, Burton W. Brown of Springfield, Elmer
Brown of Bois D’Arc, and Clifford of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. William Wagemann
of Rt. 2, Billings, with whom Mrs. Brown had lived the past four years, and Mrs. Ruth
Batson of Long Beach, CA: six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother,
Frank Amsler of Kansas City, MO; two sisters Mrs. Flora Kloppenburg and Miss Laura
Amsler both of Billings; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon, June 21 in the Billings Christian church with Rev. Roy Keith of Bois
D’Arc officiating. Burial was made in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Harris
of Billings.
Brown, Fred 5 Mar 1901 - Mar 1973
Fred Brown, 72, Route 2, Nixa, died at 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield of natural causes. Mr. Brown was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of
Christian County. He was a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Tressie; a daughter, Mrs. Allene Smith, Route 1, Clever; two brothers,
Raymond, Highlandville, Earnest, Redlands, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Mettie Maples,

Springfield, Mrs. Beatrice Tennis, Nixa and Mrs. Nora Keen, state of California; four
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday
in the Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry L. Stevens officiating. Burial was
in the Frazier Cemetery, west of Nixa, under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 21, 1973 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Brown, Frederick Bedford, Dr. 16 Jun 1926 - 5 Apr 2006 SN-L 7 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Frederick Henry & Louise (Watkinson) Brown; married 16 Jun 1955
Joyce Feritag]
Dr. Frederick Bedford Brown, 79, Aurora, ended his long journey with
Alzheimer's on April 5, 2006. He was born June 16, 1926, in Billings, to Frederick Henry
and Louise (Watkinson) Brown. Dr. Brown attended Billings High School and then
Missouri State University. He served in the Navy on the submarine U.S.S. Entermedor
SS340 at the age of 17, during World War II. Returning from the war he studied watch
making and opened Brown's Jewelry Store in Monett. He later decided to pursue the
medical profession following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He attended
the University of Arkansas, University of Missouri and obtained his M.D. from the
University of Cincinnati. On June 16, 1955, Frederick was united in marriage to Joyce
Freitag in New Haven, Missouri. She survives him of the home. They moved to Aurora
where he practiced family medicine and worked at the St. John's Emergency Room. His
interests included farming, golf, biking, reading, playing in the Ozark Festival, the
Stringalongs, The Old Smoothies, German Band and Shrine Band. Most of all he loved
his family and enjoyed sharing his wit with them and his many patients. Dr. Brown was a
member of and taught Sunday school for the United Methodist Church, was on the Board
for the Aurora Hospital, and was a Mason and Shriner. Additional survivors include his
daughter, Sara Beth Humphrey and husband, Curt, Leawood, Kansas; son, Dr. Mark
Frederick Brown and wife, Gail, Shreveport, Louisiana; daughter, Dr. Rebecca Wiley and
husband, Dale, Crane; grandchildren, Brian, Scott and Will Humphrey, Morgan, Carter,
Mackenzie and Nathaniel Brown, Mary Clair, Sara Elizabeth and Matthew Wiley. His
parents preceded him in death. Services, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell
Funeral Home, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8th at the United Methodist Church,
Aurora, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. this
evening in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the United
Methodist Church or the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.
Brown, George L. 3 Dec 1868 - 20 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: married Sarah A. 15 May 1872 - 30 Jun 1943]
George L. Brown 79, passed away Oct. 20 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John
Owen, northwest of town, following a year’s illness. Born in Illinois, Mr. Brown had
lived in Christian County for the past 50 years. He was a retired drayman. Survivors
include three daughters, Mrs. Bess Owen, Mrs. Lelia Garbee, both of Billings, and Mrs.
Alice Bowman of Springfield; two sons, George Jr., of Kansas City, and Raymond of
Billings, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Christian church with burial in Rose Hill
cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.

Brown, George Leroy, Jr. 22 Mar 1896 - 20 May 1967 CCR 25 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of George L. & Sarah Brown; married Mary E. D. 26 Jul 1895 - 16 Aug
1982]
George Leroy Brown, Jr., 71, of Kansas City, a former Billings resident, died at
2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary’s Hospital, Kansas City, following an illness of several
weeks. Surviving are his wife Mary; one son, Leslie of Kansas City and brother Raymond
of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. John Owen, Billings and Mrs. Robert F. Bowman,
Springfield; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services were at 3 p.m. Monday
in Blackman and Son Funeral Home, Kansas City. Graveside services were at 1 p.m
Tuesday in Rosehill Cemetery, Billings.
Brown, George R. 5 Jan 1883 - 16 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: Son of William F. & Mary E. (Maples) Brown; married Ethel A. Sims 27 May
1892 - 21 Jan 1980]
George Brown, 88, of Springfield died at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center,
following a long illness. A native of Christian County, Mr. Brown owned and operated
Brown Grocery in Springfield 40 years. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons, James Brown and Dewey Brown, both of
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Betty L. Melton, Springfield; 12 grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Brown, Grace V. (Pope) Woods 16 Jul 1896 - 8 Jul 1948 CCR 15 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of Joseph J. & Ida Pope; married 26 Dec 1918 Benjamin F. Woods;
married 21 Jun 1924 Sam Brown]
Mrs. Grace V. Brown, 51, of 1058 West Walnut in Springfield, died suddenly last
Thursday night, July 8, in the City Hospital where she was taken after suffering a heart
attack earlier in the day at her home. She had been in ill health for some time. Mrs.
Brown moved to Springfield from Ozark 16 years ago. She was born July 16, 1896 at
Nixa, Missouri, the daughter of the last Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pope, and grew to
womanhood in that community. She was united in marriage to Ben Woods in 1919 and to
this union were born three children, Mrs. Geraldine Stout and Mrs. Dorothy Richardson,
both of Springfield and Gerald Woods of California. In 1924 she married Sam Brown of
Ozark and one son was born to this union, William, now serving with the U.S. Army in
Pennsylvania. Also surviving are three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel in Springfield with Rev. Robert Baker
officiating. Burial was in the Maple Park cemetery.
Brown, Hazel M. (Little) 1 Feb 1915 - 28 Feb 2004
SN-L 2 Mar 2004.
[Note: Daughter of Lafayette L. and Verdie Little; married Apr 1934 A.F. "Brownie"
Brown d 25 Dec 1982]
Hazel M. Brown, 89, Sterling, Kan., was born February 1, 1915, in Poplar Bluff,
Mo., the daughter of Lafayette L. and Verdie Little. She passed from this life at 1:25 a.m.
Saturday, February 28, 2004, in the Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kan. She was a
longtime resident of Sterling, Kan., where she was a homemaker and owner of Brownies

Grocery Store. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sterling and the Pitch
club. She married A.F. "Brownie" Brown in April 1934 in Springfield, Mo. He preceded
her in death December 25, 1982. She is also preceded in death by one son, Robert; an
infant daughter, Donna Rae; an infant grandson, Tracy Brown; four brothers, Boyd,
Raymond, Andy and Homer; and one sister, Katherine Harris. She is survived by one
sister, Lucille Spillers, Phoenix, Ariz.; a daughter-in-law, Cheri Brown, Hutchinson,
Kan.; a granddaughter, Connie Stoughton, Wichita, Kan.; two great-grandchildren, Chad
Stoughton, Wichita, Kan., and Ali Stoughton, Hutchinson, Kan. Funeral service will be
Tuesday March 2, 2004, at 2 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, Mo. Burial will
be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings. No visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may
be made to the First Baptist Church, Sterling, Kan.
Brown, Henry 30 Dec 1893 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Sada]
FORDLAND - Services for Henry Brown, 82, Fordland, were at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Marsh Chapel in Rogersville with the Rev. Ronald L. Schutz officiating, Burial was in
Fordland Cemetery. Mr. Brown died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Cemetery,
Springfield after a nine-month illness. He was a longtime Christian County resident and a
retired farmer. Mr. Brown was also a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife,
Sada; two brothers, Elza of Rogersville, and Jim of Fordland; two grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.
Brown, Homer E. 9 Mar 1925 - 23 Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Virgil & Ada (Roberts) Brown; married Rosa M. who m/1 Davis
Funeral services for Homer Brown, 43, Bois D’Arc, were at 2 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 26 in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Doyle Roberts officiating, Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Doyle L. Daniel Funeral Home of Ash
Grove. Mr. Brown was killed in a two car accident on I-44 at Greene County PP Monday
night. A carpenter, he is survived by his wife, Rose; a son, Douglas, of the home; a stepson, Ronnie David, Reeds Spring and a step-daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Stults, Galena.
Other survivors include his father, Virgle C. Brown, Highlandville; four brothers, Virgle
A., Springfield, Bob, Springfield and Bob and Verlan, both of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Ruth
Garges, Springfield and two grandchildren.
Brown, Howard Eugene, Jr. 16 Oct 1950 - 9 Jan 1970 CCR 15 Jan 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Howard Eugene & Virginia M. (Stafford) Brown, Sr. ]
Howard Brown, Jr., Former Ozarkian, Died in Vietnam
Howard Eugene Brown, Jr., of Fair Grove, a former resident of Ozark and
Lebanon, was killed recently in action in Vietnam, relatives here have been informed by
the Defense Department. Brown spent his boyhood in Ozark and was a 1968 graduate of
Lebanon High School. He was a member of the Methodist Church and a member of the
Ozarks Area Emergency Radio Team. He had served in Vietnam about three months.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mr. Howard Brown, Sr. of Fair Grove; a halfbrother, Clell Johnson of Joplin’ a foster brothers, David Brown, State of Florida; four
step brothers, Robert Bates, of Portland, Texas, George and Ronald Bates of Springfield
and Wayne Bates of Fair Grove ; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George

Bean of Marshfield. Mrs. Mary Doss of Ozark is an aunt of the deceased, The body will
be received by Adams Funeral Home of Ozark for funeral services and burial. Funeral
arrangements are indefinite, pending arrival of the body in Ozark.
AND
Brown, Howard Eugene, Jr. 16 Oct 1950 - 9 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for Howard E. Brown, Jr., 19, of Fair Grove, who was killed in
action, Jan. 9 in Vietnam, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Adams Chapel, Ozark with the
Rev. Paul Hodge officiating. Burial, with full military rites performed by the Naval
Reserve unit at Springfield, was in Ozark Cemetery. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Brown, Sr.. Young Brown was a former resident of Lebanon and Ozark and was a 1968
graduate of Lebanon High School. He had served in Vietnam about three months.
Brown, Hugh C. 27 Feb 1904 - Dec 1972 OH 11 Jan 1973 p6
CARD OF THANKS
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for all the acts of kindness shown
during the death of my brother, Hugh C. Brown.
Charles H. Brown, Des Moines, Iowa.
Brown, Hugh H. 27 Feb 1904 - 25 Dec 1972 OH 28 Dec 1972 p14
[Note: tombstone has middle initial “C.”]
Ozark - Hugh H. Brown, 68, of Ozark, died Monday night in St. John’s Hospital
at Springfield after a short illness. A resident of Ozark since 1940, Mr. Brown moved
from Gravette, Ark. He is survived by two brothers, Charley H. of Des Moines, Iowa and
Homer of Richmond, Calif; and one sister, Mrs. Rebecca Bates of Gentry, Ark. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Brown, Irlee 3 Jul 1912 – 19 Aug 1996 CCH-N 24 Aug 1996
Irlee Brown, 84, Springfield, formerly of Chadwick, passed away at 10:00 p.m.
Monday August 19, 1996 in Mt. Vernon Park Care Center. Irlee was born July 3, 1912 in
Ozark County, Missouri, the son of Clate and Martha Griffith Brown. He is preceded in
death by his parents, two brothers, Everett and Clifford Brown, and two sisters, Meta
Herd and Doris Weimer. Survivors include two sisters, Audra Harris, Chadwick, and
Shirl Roller, Springfield. Funeral services were Friday August 23, 1996 in, Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial followed
in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Brown, James Alford 7 Jan 1903 - 8 Nov 2001
James Alford Brown “Granddad Jim”, 98, Rogersville, passed away at 11 p.m.
Thursday, November 8, 2001, in his home. Jim was born on January 7, 1903 in Gertrude,
Mo. to Ira and Catherine Rice Brown. He was retired from the Frisco Rail Road and was
a carpenter and farmer. Jim was a member of the Faith Out Reach Church in Rogersville
and was a skilled craftsman of wood, making many “Dulcimer”, furniture and whittlings.
Jim was married to Beulah Hall on November 5, 1923, he was a devoted husband, caring
for Beulah for many years before her death. Jim was also preceded in death by two sons,
Kelly and Jamie Brown; a daughter, Wanda Smith; two brothers, Henry and Elga Brown;
three infant sisters; and three grandsons, Calvin, Jamie and Russell Brown. Surviving are

four daughters, Fern McFaden of Springfield, Flo Dalton of Raymond, Wash., Billie
Barbee of Springfield, and Wilda Essary of Seymour; 24 grandchildren; 46 greatgrandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Ruby Brown of
Rogersville; and son-in-law, Robert Smith and wife, Anna of Rogersville. Services will
be at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, November 11, 2001, in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with burial in Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in
the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, November 10, 2001.
Brown, James Alvis 22 Nov 1929 - 10 Feb 1969 CCR 13 Feb 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Claud & Winnie Gertrude (Roberts) Brown]
J. Alvis Brown, 39, of Joplin, a former resident of Highlandville, died at 2:30 a.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Joplin after suffering for a short time from a brain tumor.
A glazier, Mr. Brown had been employed by the Harding Glass Company of Joplin. He
had moved to Joplin from Highlandville 15 years ago. He was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Janet Ann; a son, Jimmy,
Rockford, Ill.; and two daughters, Miss Carol Sue Brown, Rockford and Mrs. Trudy
Brown, St. Charles. Other survivors include a step-son, Ricky Sartin, St. Charles; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Letha Clark, St. Charles; a brother, Thurman, Springfield; three sisters,
Mrs. Lela McCormick, Rockford, Mrs. Lavern Starnes, Ozark and Mrs. Betty Cooper,
Kansas City; a half-brother, Jerry Carsten, Nixa and a half-sister, Mrs. Linda Gray,
Kansas City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the
Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Brown, James Edward "Pickle" 23 Dec 1922 - 27 Jan 1998 CCH-N 11 Feb 1998
James Edward "Pickle" Brown, age 75, of Highlandville, died Tuesday, January
27, 1998, in St. John's Regional Health Center Springfield. He was born December 23,
1922 in Highlandville, and was the son of Jerry and Flossie Irene Brown. Mr. Brown was
a farmer. He also owned and operated Tri Lakes Express, operated a service station, was
employed by the Park System for the City of Pamona, Calif., and worked for Baird's
Furniture Store in Ozark. He was a member of Ozark VFW Post 7628. During the past
few years Wednesdays were proclaimed as "Pickle Day" for his many friends and
relatives who joined him for lunch at various restaurants. \Survivors include: Two sons,
Doug Brown, of the home, and Sam Brown, Nixa; two sisters, Edna Belle Gardner,
Sparta, and Loretta Nicholson, Wichita, Kansas: three grandchildren; and fourteen nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Oran Brown and
Lloyd Dean Brown. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 29, 1998, in
Highlandville Cemetery with Herle Gardner officiating. Military Honors will be provided
by Sam Appleby, Jr. Memorial VFW Post 7628. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Brown, Jason Glenn 25 Sep 1931 - 2 Nov 1974 OH 7 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: married Patsy Ann]
NIXA - Jason Glenn Brown, 43, Route 1, Nixa, died at 7:12 p.m. Saturday at Cox
Medical Center in Springfield following a long illness. A native of Wichita, Kan., Mr.
Brown moved to Nixa in 1972. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church here.
Survivors include his wife, Patsy Ann; one daughter, Glenda Ann of the home; two sons,

Steven Lee and Jason Guy, both of the home; one brother, James, Wichita, and three
sisters, Mrs. Millie Davis, Mrs. Grace Williams and Mrs. Margie Tedlock, all of Wichita.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Calvary Bible Church with the Revs.
Joseph Fahl and Bell Lancaster officiating. Burial was in the Schupbach Cemetery, near
Spokane, under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home.
Brown, Jerry F. 23 Jun 1899 - 21 Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Samuel J. & Lucinda (Handy) Brown; married Flossie Irene Brown 6 Feb
1902 - 13 Feb 1992]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Jerry F. Brown, 74, Highlandville, died at 2:30 p.m.
Monday at his cabin at Rockaway Beach apparently after a heart attack. He and his wife,
Flossie, had gone to their cabin Sunday. He was a resident of Highlandville most of his
life with the exception of 10 years which he spent in Wichita, Kan. where he worked for
Boeing Aircraft. Mr. Brown was a retired farmer, a member of Highlandville Baptist
Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving in addition to his wife are three sons,
Oran of Fort Worth, Tex., Edward of Pomona, Calif. and Loyd Dean of Highlandville;
two daughters, Mrs. Edna Belle Gardner, Sparta. and Mrs. Loretta Nicholson, Wichita,
Kan.; 23 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Betty Ozier,
Aurora. Harris of Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
AND
Brown, Jerry F. 23 Jun 1899 - 21 Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the cards, flowers, food
and visits shown our family during the loss of our loved one. The Jerry Brown family.
Brown, John H. Sep 1871 - 14 Jun 1963 CCR 20 Jun 1963
[Note: Married Alice F. Hayes]
John H. Brown, 91, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the state hospital at Nevada. A
resident of the Highlandville community most of his life, he was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church, and a deacon for 60 years. Survivors include one son,
Virgil, Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Reba Stutesman, and Mrs. Flossie Brown,
and Mrs. Walcie Stewart (twins), all of Highlandville; 26 grandchildren, and 68 greatgrandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. in
the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Vern Logan, assisted by the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating, Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Brown, John M. 4 Dec 1881 - 30 Aug 1963 CCR 5 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of Samuel J. & Lucinda (Handy) Brown; married Lizzie Ann Myres 27 Dec
1882 - 24 Jun 1951]
Funeral services for John M. Brown, 81, of Purcell, Okla., who died Friday
afternoon in Purcell, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Highlandville Baptist Church. The
Rev. Sylva Howard officiated. Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark. A longtime resident of Purcell, Mr. Brown was a former resident of the
Highlandville community. He is survived by one son, Clarence, Oakland, Calif.; three
daughters, Mrs. Lydia Kilgore, Purcell, Mrs. Alia Brown, Oakland, Calif., and Mrs.

Daisy Gasgow, Oklahoma City; two brothers, Walter, Clovis, Calif., and Jerry,
Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. May Drury, Clovis, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Ozier, Aurora.
Brown, Joseph D. Jan 1893 - Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Eli Bedford & Sarah A. (Clapp) Brown; grandson of John D. & Jane (Bray)
Brown]
Funeral services for Joseph D. Brown, 68, youngest son of early Billings
residents, Dr. and Mrs. Eli Bedford Brown, were held at the first Congregational Church
of Longmont, Colo. at 3 p.m. February 9. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery in
Longmont, with W. P. Blades, formerly of Billings, serving as one of his bearers. Mr.
Brown was a member of the Congregational Christian Church, the American Legion and
Order of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Knights Templar and Shrine. He was a
pharmacist and served a term as mayor of Burlington, Colo. Survivors are his wife,
Seletha; a son, Donald W. Brown, M. D. of Honolulu; a daughter, Mrs. S. F. Patterson of
Denver, six grandchildren and two sisters, Misses Alta and Minnie Brown of Kansas
City.
Brown, Josiah “Joe” 1873 - 26 Apr 1964 CCR 30 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: married May Hoggett]
Josiah “Joe” Brown, 91, died at 12:02 p.m. Monday at Sunshine Acres. A former
resident of Sparta and Houston, he had lived in Springfield for the past several years. He
is survived for four nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Sparta
Church of Christ with Dwayne Sparta Cemetery officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Brown, Kathleen Jane (Daugherty) 1 Sep 1922 - 29 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Bedford & Lenna (Williams) Daugherty; married ? Brown]
Kathleen Jane Daugherty Brown, age 77, of Del Rio, Texas, passed away
Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in Val Verde Hospital, Del Rio. She was born September 1,
1922 in Ozark, the daughter of Joseph Bedford and Lenna (Williams) Daugherty. She
worked many years for Western Union Telegraph Company as a supervisor. She was a
member of the Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a brother and sister, Ray
Daugherty and Eula Monks. Survivors include a brother Roy A. Daugherty and his wife
Lura, Springfield and a nephew Ray Dean Daugherty. A graveside service was held
Tuesday, April 4, in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield with Reverend Faust Matthews
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Brown, Leroy Elbert 4 Dec 1924 - 2 Feb 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Billie Albert & Pherby Cordella (Pyatt) Brown; married 16 Apr 1954
Marian Sullivan]
Leroy Elbert Brown, 68, died Feb. 2, 1993 in the Phelps County Regional
Medical Center, Rolla. He was born Dec. 4, 1924, in Cherryville, the son of the late Billie
Albert Brown and Pherby Cordella (Pyatt) Brown. He served his country in the United
States Army Combat Engineers during World War II, with overseas duty in occupied
Japan. He was honorably discharged May 30, 1947. On April 16, 1954 in St. Louis, he
was united in marriage to Marian Sullivan. Survivors include his wife, Marian, Steelville;

one son, Roger L. Brown, and his wife, Lisa, Ozark; one daughter, Dawna, and husband,
Jerry Jeter, Charlotte, N. C.; two grandchildren, Peyton Matthews Jeter and Truitt
Bateman Jeter, Charlotte, N. C.; six brothers, Noah Brown, and his wife, Agnes, Bill
Brown, and wife, Adele, Larry Brown, and wife, Alice, Donald Brown, and wife, Rose,
and Ronald Brown, and wife, Judy, all of St. Louis, Bob Brown, and wife, Judy, Pacific;
eight sisters, Edie Succio, Piedmont, Bernice, and husband, Everett Brewer, Annapolis,
Zelma and husband, Frank Mokuau, Williamsburg, Va., Jerri, and husband, Butch
Harger, Betty, and husband, Hoyt Wegel, June, and husband, Nickolas Oprendek, all of
St. Louis, Marge, and husband, Jack Hurston, St. James, Bonnie, and husband, Raymond
Brewer, Des Arc; his mother-in-law, Isabelle Sullivan, and brother-in-law, Robert "Mike"
Sullivan, both of Steelville; his stepmother, Lorene Brown, St. James; nieces, nephews,
cousins, other relatives and friends. Services were held Friday, Feb. 5, in the Britton
Chapel, Steelville, with the Rev. Len Young officiating. Burial was in the Steelville
Cemetery.
Brown, Lillian Marie (Kuhlman) Johnson 25 Aug 1911 - 16 Jan 1953
CCR 22 Jan
1953 p4
[note different birthdate from tombstone]
Mrs. Lillian Marie Brown, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuhlman of
the Fairview community near Sparta, was born August 15, 1911, and died Jan. 16, 1953,
at her home in Springfield following a short illness. She was united in marriage to
Howard E. Brown Jan. 25, 1950, and to this union, one son was born., Howard, Jr. of the
home. She was united with the Ozark Baptist Church some years ago and later moved
her membership to the Boulevard Baptist Church in Springfield. Survivors include her
husband, Howard; two sons, Pfc. Clell Johnson of Beale Air Force Base, Calif and
Howard, Jr. of the home in Springfield; and one step-son, David Harold Brown. Funeral
services were conducted in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 21,
with the Rev. Murdock of the Boulevard Baptist Church, Springfield, officiating. Burial
was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Brown, Lizzie Ann (Myers) 27 Dec 1882 - 24 Jun 1951 CCR 5 Jul 1951
[Note: married John M. Brown 4 Dec 1881 - 30 Aug 1963]
Funeral services were held June 26 at Highlandville Baptist church for Mrs.
Lizzie Ann Myers Brown, who died June 24 at the age of 68. Mrs. Brown had been a
member of the church since 1924. The Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark officiated, and
burial was made in Jones cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Survivors
include her husband, John Brown of the home; three daughters, Lydia Killgore Purcell
and Daisy Coe of Oklahoma and Aillia Stephenson of California; one son, Clarence
Brown of California; one sister, Mrs. Molly Tackett of Excelsior Springs, Mo,; and six
grandchildren.
Brown, Lou 5 Oct 1898 - 21 Jun 1954 CCR 24 Jun 1954 p4
[note: dates from tombstone]
Miss Lou Brown, 60, of Sparta, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Christian Rest
Home in Ozark after a short illness. Miss Brown had been at the rest home the past 8 1/2
months. She had lived at Chadwick at one time. Survivors include her father, Robert

Brown of Sparta and two sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Hart of Sapulpa, Okla. and Mrs. Myrtle
Mahan of Lutie, Mo. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chadwick
Union Church with Rev. L. E. Norton officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Brown, Louise Elizabeth (Rauch) 1884 - 30 Apr 1954
BT 6 May 1954
Funeral services for Louise Elizabeth Brown, 69, who died April 30 in a
Springfield hospital, were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon, May 3, at the Billings
Baptist church with Rev. Roy Keith and Rev. Luther Nelson officiating. Burial was in
Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever under direction of Harris of Billings. She was born and
reared in Christian County and lived there until the time of her death. She is survived by
her husband, C. Henry Brown of the home; one son, Chester Brown of Billings; one
grandson; two brothers, Phillip A, and George L. Rauch, both of Billings, and a host of
other relatives and friends.
AND
Brown, Louise Elizabeth (Rauch) 1884 - 30 Apr 1954
BT 6 May 1954
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Elizabeth Brown, 68, of Route 1, Billings, who
passed away late Friday night, April 30 in the Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held at
2 o’clock Monday afternoon, in the Billings Baptist church with Rev. Roy Keith and Rev.
Luther Nelson officiating. Burial was made in Mt. Carmel Cemetery south of Clever
under direction of Harris of Billings. Pallbearers were Glen Rauch, Marion Owen,
Clifford, Burton, Elmer and Leonard Brown. Mrs. Brown, a lifelong resident of the
Billings community is survived by a son, Chester of Route 1, Billings two brothers,
George L. Rauch and Phillip A. Rauch, both of Billings and a grandson.
Brown, Lloyd J. “Red” 16 Jan 1931 - 12 Apr 2004
SN-L 14 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of David & Visie May (Cox) Brown; married Barbara]
Lloyd J. "Red" Brown, 73, Republic, died Monday, April 12, 2004, from injuries
suffered in a motor vehicle accident. He was born Jan. 16, 1931, in Aurora, Mo., the son
of David and Visie May (Cox) Brown. He graduated from Nixa High School. He served
his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Mr. Brown had made his home in
the Republic area for 50 years. He retired from Dayco Manufacturing, Springfield. His
parents and an infant son, Michael Lloyd, preceded him in death. He is survived by his
wife, Barbara; three children and their spouses, Tom and Marti Brown, Republic, Steve
and Tamie Brown, Springfield, and Libby and Troy Harris, Springfield; a grandson, Aron
Harris; a sister, Ruby Waldrop and husband Sonny, St. Charles, Mo.; other relatives; and
friends. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, in Brookline
Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Brown, Loyd Dean 31 Jan 1928 - 25 Sep 1975 OH 17 Oct 1975
[Note: Son of Jerry & Flossie Irene (Brown) Brown; married Nora Jones]
Thanks so much for your acts of kindness, for the food, flowers, cards and
prayers during the loss of our son and brother, Loyd Dean Brown. Mrs. Flossie Brown
and children.
AND

Brown, Loyd Dean 31 Jan 1928 - 25 Sep 1975 OH 30 Oct 1975 p6
Thank you for the cards, letters, flowers and visits and prayers of our loved ones.
A special thanks to Rev. Tommy Bilyeu and Mrs. Agnes McGinnis. Mary and Bruce
Harris, during the death of my husband. Mrs. Loyd Brown
AND
Brown, Loyd Dean 31 Jan 1928 - 25 Sep 1975 OH 5 Feb 1976 p1
Highlandville Woman Found “Not Guilty”
[Note: Son of Jerry & Flossie Irene (Brown) Brown; married Nora Jones]
Mrs. Alma Jones of Highlandville accused of manslaughter was found not guilty
in Christian County Circuit Friday. She was charged with second-degree murder. Mrs.
Jones was accused of killing her 47-year-old son-in-law Loyd Dean Brown, September
26. when he came storming through the door saying he had come to kill them. He began
choking his wife, Nora Brown. Mrs. Jones fired two shots, striking Jones in the arm.
According to Mrs. Jones’ testimony, Brown then made a leap at her and she shot him a
third time. The third bullet striking him in the heart. He then ran outside where he died.
The jury deliberated only about one hour and 30 minutes before returning the verdict of
not guilty.
Brown, Lucille A. (Welch) 1 Dec 1906 - 30 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
[Note: Daughter of Thomas R. & Annie Welch; married 14 Oct 1925 Omer E. Brown 6
Feb 1894 - 31 Jan 1971]
Lucille A. Brown, 81, formerly of Hermitage, died at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in
Spelman Memorial Hospital, Smithville. Services for Mrs. Brown were held Tuesday at
the United Presbyterian Church, Ozark, with the Revs. Allen Ledbetter and Dr. Robert E.
Brueck officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home, Ozark. A native of Spokane, Mrs. Brown had resided in Hermitage since her
retirement in 1972. She was the former owner and operator of Pettis Abstract and Title
Company, Sedalia, and had served as president of the White River Historical Society. A
member of the United Methodist Church in Hermitage, she was the widow of attorney
Omer E. Brown, who preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Brown's survivors include a
son, Thomas B. Brown, Gladstone; three daughters, Betty Burgess, Kansas City, Kansas,
Pat Kreger, Oxnard, California, and Katy BeDunnah, Gladstone; 11 grandchildren; and a
sister, Mary Ernst, of Golden City. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Lung Association or to the White River Historical Society.
Brown, Lucy Jane (Garoutte) 24 Aug 1887 - 17 Jan 1968 CCR 25 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Anthony Jackson & Katherine (Hair) Garoutte; married Dr. Frank
Brown 15 Jul 1882 - 30 Jan 1945]
Mrs. Lucy Jane Brown, 80, of Billings, died about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan,17,
in Springfield Baptist Hospital, where she had been a patient one day, She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Sarah Bryant of Pittsburg, Calif., Miss Hazel Brown of Billings; and
one sister, Mrs. Elsie Willis of Los Angeles. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
in the Baptist church in Billings with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Brown, Maggie Louise (Guthrie) 1 Jan 1910 - 25 Feb 2005 SN-L 27 Feb 2005

Maggie Louise Brown, 95, Billings, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Friday, February
25, 2005, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born January 1, 1910, in
Canyon, Texas, to John and Edna (Wallace) Guthrie. Maggie Louise was united in
marriage to Floyd Brown and they made their home in Billings from 1952 until his death
in 1988. Mrs. Brown remained in Billings where she was a member of the Billings
United Methodist Church. She is survived by a brother, J.W. Guthrie, Albuquerque,
N.M.; three sisters, Betty Goddard, Highland Heights, Ky., Carrie Oldham, Amarillo,
Texas, and Ruby Jennings, Canyon, Texas; eight nieces and nephews; other relatives and
many special friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Pastor Derek Harmon officiating. Graveside
services will be Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Dreamland Cemetery, Canyon, Texas, where
she will be laid to rest beside her husband. The Billings Chapel will be open Monday
morning.
Brown, Magnolia “Nola” (Farmer) 22 Nov 1877 - 7 Sep 1965 CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Archelus U. & Josephine (Adams) ; married Albert W. Brown 3 Apr
1876 - 6 May 1949]
Funeral services for Mrs. Magnolia Brown, 87, longtime Sparta resident who died
Thursday night, Sept. 2, (sic - though Thursday was the 3rd) in Burge-Protestant Hospital
in Springfield were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Adams-Monger chapel. Dr. Thomas Field
officiated, and burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Survivors are a daughter Mrs. Henry
Tegtmeyer, Ozark and a grandson.
Brown, Martha (Melton) 10 Sep 1916 - 21 Oct 1993 OH 27 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of Ephraim & Pearl Mae (Jackson) Melton; married Raymond Brown 5
Aug 1903 - 12 Jun 1988]
Martha Brown, 77, Ozark, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1993 at the home of her
daughter. She was born Sept. 10, 1916 at Chestnutridge, the daughter of Ephraim and
Pearl Mae Melton. She lived throughout her life in Christian County and was a member
of Highlandville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond
Brown, in 1988; two brothers, Jim and Claude Melton; two sisters, Ethel Carney and Jane
Nybeck; and two infant grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law,
Betty and Lyle Mabe, Ozark; two grandchildren, Brent Mabe and his wife Shelli, Nixa,
and LaWana Craigmyle and her husband James, Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Sara
and James Craigmyle Jr.; a brother, Gene Melton, Fair Grove; four sisters, Lucy Sage,
Grand Junction, Colo., Nola Depaoli, Flora Dublinski and Mary Segars, all of Ozark; a
nephew and niece raised in the home, Tom Melton, Springfield, and Eula Long, Willard;
and other nephews and nieces; she was looking forward to the birth of her third greatgrandchild. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Brown, Martha C. (Griffith) 29 Apr 1875 - 13 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: married Clate Brown 9 Jan 1874 - 27 Apr 1934]
Mrs. Martha C. Brown, 92, a lifelong resident of Ozark and Christian Counties,
died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday in her home in Chadwick. She was a member of the General

Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Everett and Irlee, both of Chadwick; four
daughters, Mrs. Meta Herd and Mrs. Audra Harris, both of Chadwick, Mrs. Shirl Roller
and Mrs. Doris Weimer, Springfield; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev.
Glesco Roberts officiating, Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Brown, Martha Jane (Cornett) 16 Oct 1869 - 7 Apr 1949 CCR 14 Apr 1949
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Rachel Ramanda (Jenkins/Hall) Cornett; married 18 Apr
1891 William Washington “Billy” Brown 6 Sep 1867 - 3 Apr 1950]
Martha J. Cornett, daughter of Samuel and Rachel Cornett was born in Letcher
county Kentucky October 16, 1869 and died at her home in Ozark Thursday morning,
April 7, at the age of 79 years. She was united in marriage to William W. (Billy) Brown,
April 18, 1891. To this union were born seven children, two of whom preceded her in
th
death. The aged couple would have celebrated their 58 wedding anniversary on April 18
of this year. She was converted at an early age and in later years united with the
Assembly of God church in Springfield where she was a faithful member until her death.
Survivors are the husband, Billy Brown; three sons, Charles L. of Tucson, AZ, Sam and
Howard of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Barnhart and Mrs. Mary Doss of Ozark;
twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday morning at 10:30, in the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. K. H. Lawson of
Springfield, officiating. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery. A loving one from us has
gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our hearts, Which never can be
filled.
Brown, Maude Ellen (Russell) 6 Aug 1876 - 27 Oct 1961 CCR 2 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: married Obert Edmund Brown]
Services for Mrs. Maude Ellen Brown, 75, of Highlandville, who died at 6:35
p.m. Friday at Friday at Springfield Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
She is survived by one son, Ralph of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Viola Carter of
Highlandville and Mrs. Muel Amos of St. Louis; six grandchildren; six great
grandchildren; and two brothers, William Russel and Loyd Russell, both of
Highlandville.
Brown, Max F. 30 Aug 1902 - 29 Sep 1956
CCR 5 Oct 1956 p4
Funeral services for Max Brown, 54 of Sparta who died Saturday, Sept. 29 were
held Monday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Wells officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He
was a longtime member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Orene Brown; his mother, Mrs. Nola Brown; one son, Myrl Brown and grandson, Danny
Myrl Brown; a sister, Mrs. Jenny Tegtmeyer of Ozark and other relatives.
Brown, Mildred Oleta (Morris) 12 Mar 1915 - 3 Oct 2005 SN-L 6 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Dwight & Nancy Margaret Morris; married 31 Jan 1933 Orville C.
Brown 22 Aug 1912 - 28 Oct 1984]

Mildred Oleta Brown passed away peacefully Monday, October 3, 2005, in
Ozark, Mo. She was 90 years young. Mildred Brown was born March 12, 1915, in Enon,
Mo., to Dwight and Nancy Margaret Morris. She was one of nine children. Mildred was
married to Orville C. Brown January 31, 1933, who preceded her in death October 28,
1984. They lived in Raytown, Mo., most of their 51 years of married life. She was a
charter member of Spring Valley Baptist Church, where she was very active for all of her
Christian life. She was in charge of the Cradle Roll for many years, and she also arranged
the floral displays for the church. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved to help the "old"
people. She enjoyed most crafts but gardening and quilting were her favorites. She
enjoyed making everyone in her family a keepsake quilt. She is survived by daughters,
Carrol Virginia Spence and husband, Kenneth, Nixa, Mo., and Mary Jane Brown Swisher
and husband, Jack, of Raytown; grandchildren, Bruce Spence and wife, Judi, Tulsa,
Okla.; Kent Spence and wife, Denise, Kimberley City, Mo.; Cindy Chambers and
husband, Randy, Greenwood, Mo.; Jackie Swisher, Lee's Summit; and Carrol Vaught,
Nixa, Mo.; great grandchildren, Mandy, Eric, Courtney, Shauna, Jessica, Stephen, Ben,
Dustin, Kris, Nick, Jacob, Adam, and Nathan; and great-great-grandchildren, Hunter Lee,
Halee Jane Oleta, Alexiea Jane, Charisma Jane, Phoenix Jane, Chase Lee, and Payton
Lynn. In addition, she is survived by her sister, Olive Metcalf and her husband, George,
and brother, Paul Morris, of Bosier City, La. The family would like to express our
gratitude to Riverview Manor in Ozark, Mo., for the kind care for Mama during her
illness. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 7, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Floral Hills
Funeral Home, 7000 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. Burial will follow in the
Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, October 7, 2005, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Spring Valley Baptist Church, Raytown,
Mo., or the American Diabetes Association.
Brown, Minnie V. Oct 1884 - 13 Aug 1961 CCR 17 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Daughter of Eli Bedford & Sarah A. (Clapp) Brown]
Services for Miss Minnie Brown, daughter of the late Eli Bedford Brown, who
died Sunday at her home in Kansas City. were in the Billings Christian Church at 2 p.m.
Tuesday with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill under direction of
Newcomer’s of Kansas City. Miss Brown was a member of the Billings Christian
Church, the University Women’s Club of Kansas City, Woman City Club, and other
service clubs. She was a former resident of Billings. She was a graduate of Peabody
College in Nashville and Columbia University. She taught school in Dallas, Texas until
1953 when she retired and moved to Kansas City to live with her sister, Miss Alta Brown.
Besides her sister, she is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Brown, Muriel Elizabeth (McSpadden) 16 Dec 1909 - 18 Feb 2004 SN-L 20 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lucas H. & Mary Arthur Elizabeth (Conyers) McSpadden; married
1940 Joe H. Brown]
Muriel Elizabeth Brown, age 94, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18,
2004, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 16, 1909, in Mount Pleasant, Ark.,
the daughter of Lucas H. McSpadden and Mary Arthur Elizabeth (Conyers) McSpadden.
Following the death of her mother, the family moved to Calico Rock, Ark., in 1923. She

graduated from Calico Rock High School in 1928. She later attended Draughan's
Business College in Springfield and worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for several
years. She joined the Calico Rock Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1923, and was the
last surviving charter member. Mrs. Brown had been an active member of the Ozark
United Methodist Church. In 1940, she and Joe H. Brown were united in marriage. He
preceded her in death in 1976. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Velma
Perryman and Gladys Staggs; a brother, Oran McSpadden; and her parents. Survivors
include a sister-in-law, Nelle Gardner, Wichita, Kan., and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Ozark United Methodist Church with Pastor
Rod Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Ozark Cemetery. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Ozark United Methodist
Church.
AND
Brown, Muriel Elizabeth (McSpadden) 16 Dec 1909 - 18 Feb 2004
Muriel Elizabeth Brown, 94, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 16, 1909 in Mount Pleasant, Ark., the daughter of
Lucas H. McSpadden and Mary Arthur Elizabeth (Conyers) McSpadden. Following the
death of her mother, the family moved to Calico Rock, Ark., in 1923. She graduated form
Calico Rock High School in 1928. She later attended Draughan’s Business College in
Springfield and worked as a bookkeeper and secretary for several years. She joined the
Calico Rock Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1923 and was the last surviving charter
member. Brown had been an active member of the Ozark United Methodist Church. In
1940 she and Joe H. Brown were united in marriage. Her husband Joe in 1976; two
sisters, Velma Perryman and Gladys Staggs; a brother, Oran McSpadden; and her parents
preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Nelle Gardner, Wichita, Kan.;
and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Feb. 22 in Ozark United
Methodist Church with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Brown, Myrtle Etta (Kenny) 5 Feb 1880 - 9 Dec 1958 CCR 18 Dec 1958
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Etta Brown, 78, of Clever, who died Tuesday,
Dec, 9 at St. John’s Hospital , Springfield were held Saturday, December 13 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Clever Methodist Church, with the Revs. D. S. Frazier and Paul Mayfield
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. A
native of Verona County, Mo., she has been a resident of the Clever community since
1902. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband,
C. L. Brown of the home at Clever; three sons, Howard Brown and Ralph Brown, both of
Clever and Vernon Brown of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Laurel Ferris of Sacramento,
Calif., Mrs. Vivian Swenson of Tulsa, Okla, Mrs. Irma Deaver of Springfield, Mrs. Ruth
Vandercook of Mapleton, Ore and Mrs. Marietta Sexton of Weed, Calif.; 13
grandchildren and five great grandchildren, one brother, Hardy B. Kenny of Cape Fair,
one sister, Mrs. Iva Miller, also of Cape Fair.
Brown, Nancy Ellen 27 Oct 1946 - 2 Aug 2003
[Note: married Donald Brown]

SN-L 4 Aug 2003

Nancy Ellen Brown, age 56, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2003 in
Cox South Hospital. She was born October 27, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1982,
she and Donald Brown were united in marriage. Nancy loved her family, and caring for
her grand- children was her joy. She enjoyed nature and being out of doors. Survivors
include her husband, Donald Brown; seven children, Vikki, Sharri, Paul, Bill, Jennifer,
Adina and Alisa; eleven grandchildren, Emily, Kasey, Chaylon Paul, Carlton, Joshua,
Joseph, Michael, Noah, Taylor, Parker and Stephanie. She was also looking forward to
the birth of her twelfth grandchild. Also surviving her are her brother-in-law, Gus
Findley; her mother-in-law, Luella Brown; nieces; and nephews. Her parents and a sister,
Kristin Findley, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
August 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
AND
Brown, Nancy Ellen 27 Oct 1946 - 2 Aug 2003
Nancy Ellen Brown, age 56, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2003 in
Cox South Hospital. She was born October 27, 1946 in Kansas City, Missouri. In 1982,
she and Donald Brown were united in marriage. Nancy loved her family, and caring for
her grand- children was her joy. She enjoyed nature and being out of doors. Survivors
include her husband, Donald Brown; seven children, Vikki, Sharri, Paul, Bill, Jennifer,
Adina and Alisa; eleven grandchildren, Emily, Kasey, Chaylon Paul, Carlton, Joshua,
Joseph, Michael, Noah, Taylor, Parker and Stephanie. She was also looking forward to
the birth of her twelfth grandchild. Also surviving her are her brother-in-law, Gus
Findley; her mother-in-law, Luella Brown; nieces; and nephews. Her parents and a sister,
Kristin Findley, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
August 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
AND
Brown, Nancy Ellen 27 Oct 1946 - 2 Aug 2003 CCH-N 13 Aug 2003
[Note: married Donald Brown]
Nancy Ellen Brown, 56 , Ozark, died Aug. 2, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. She
was born Oct. 27, 1946, in Kansas City. In 1982 she and Donald Brown were united in
marriage. Brown loved her family, and caring for her grandchildren was her joy. She
enjoyed nature and being outdoors. Survivors include her husband, Donald Brown; seven
children, Vikki, Sharri, Paul, Bill, Jennifer, Adina, and Alisa; 11 grandchildren, Emily,
Kasey, Chaylon Paul, Carlton, Joshua, Joseph, Michael, Noah, Taylor, Parker, and
Stephanie. She was also looking forward to the birth of her 12th grandchild. Survivors
also include her brother-in-law, Gus Findley; her mother-in-law, Luella Brown; nieces;
and nephews. Her parents and a sister, Kristin Findley, preceded her in death. Services
were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Brown, Narcissa Evaline “Eva“ (Edwards) 14 Apr 1858 - 22 Sep 1950 CCR 28 Sep
1950
[Note: Daughter of William Carroll & Narcissa Logue (Johnson) Edwards; married Dr.
Gabriel Pierce Shackleford Brown 21 Jun 1853 - 26 Aug 1915]
Narcissia Evaline Edwards was born on April 14, 1858, near Nixa, Missouri, the
daughter of Carrol and Narcissia Edwards and departed this life at the home of her son,

Frank Brown, near Monett on September 22, 1950, at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 8
days. Miss Edwards was united in marriage to Dr. G.P.S. Brown and to this union 5
children were born. One son, Gratz, died at the age of 10 and one son, Homer, died at the
age of 63. Her husband preceded her in death in 1915. Survivors besides the son Frank,
include two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Meyers and Mrs. Maude McConnell, both of Nixa; 1
brother, Frank Edwards of Nixa; 1 sister, Miss Cordia Edwards of Rt. 3 Springfield; 13
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services
were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Payne Cemetery with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding assisted by the Rev. J. Edward Daugherty officiating. Burial was under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Brown, Nathaniel May 1877 - 25 Nov 1963 CCR 28 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of Sally Brown; birthdate from 1900 census, tombstone says b 1878 ]
Funeral services for Nathaniel Brown, 85, who died Monday afternoon at the
Christian Rest Home in Ozark where he had been a patient since 1944, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Christian Church with the Rev. C.C. Keller officiating. Burial was in
Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. A former Billings resident, Mr. Brown
had worked much of his life at sawing wood in and around the Billings community.
Surviving are two nieces and a nephew.
Brown, Nellie (Angus) 2 Jul 1907 - 30 Nov 1977 OH 8 Dec 1977 p11
[Note: Daughter of Thomas W. & Augusta (Schmidt) Angus; married Ira Brown;
birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age on obit]
MARIONVILLE - Services for Mrs. Nellie Brown, 76, Marionville, were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel with the Revs. H. V. “Pete” Wells and Jim
Jones officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery . Mrs. Brown died at 4 p.m.
Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of
Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ira; a son, Max, Nixa; a brother,
Howard Angus, Marionville; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Elsie House, Billings and Miss
Lillie Angus, Mount Vernon.
Brown, Nora L. (Cage?) 12 Jan 1930 - 25 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of ? & Alma Victoria (?) Cage]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Nora Brown, 47, Highlandville, were at 2 p.m.,
Saturday in the Harris Chapel here with Jack Richardson and Danny Fox officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Brown died Tuesday night in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Mrs. Brown had resided in Springfield most
of her life before moving to Highlandville in 1963. She was a member of Highlandville
Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jennifer Goodall, Ozark; her mother
and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones, Highlandville and two grandchildren.
Brown, Norman Lee 18 Dec 1918 - 25 Jun 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
[Note: married Betty]
Norman Lee Brown, 72, Hawthorne, Calif., died Tuesday, June 25, 1991, in
R.F.K. Medical Center, Hawthorne, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Martin City,
Mo., Dec. 18, 1918, and lived in Hawthorne since 1945, after serving in the U.S. Army

during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three children, Janet Hyatt,
Sparta; Norma Lubak, Las Vegas, Nev., and Ronald Brown, El Segundo, Calif.; three
grandsons, John L. and Jeffrey L. Hyatt, both of Sparta, and Corey Lubak, Las Vegas; his
mother, Pearl Brown, and sister, Rose Bomar, both of Diamond Bar, Calif.; and
numerous friends and relatives. The funeral was held June 29 at Del Aire Baptist Church,
Hawthorne, with burial at Pacific Crests Cemetery, Redondo Beach, Calif.
Brown, Nubern Sylvester 19 Mar 1892 - 10 Jan 1957 CCR 17 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Nubern Sylvester Brown, 64, who died January 10 at his
home north of Hurley were held January 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church
with Rev. Fred McKnight and Rev. Kenneth Bunting officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He served with
Battery 2, 129th Field Artillery, during World War I, and was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Brown; five sons, Grover
Brown of Wichita, Kan, Donald Brown of Aurora and Joe Wayne, George and James
Edward Brown, all of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Elda Kelley and Mrs. Vesta Dean,
both of Aurora; eight grandchildren; one brother, Felix Brown of Pierce City, MO; one
sister, Mrs. Leona Elsey of Aurora.
Brown, Nettie May (?) Killion 21 Sep 1907 - 2 Aug 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: married first ? Killion; married second Samuel T. Brown 10 Mar 1893 - 28 Mar
1950]
Mrs. Nettie May Brown, 64 of Kansas City and formerly of Ozark was killed
Wednesday night in Kansas City following a street fight. Police said Mrs. Brown, who
was manager of the Federal Hotel in Kansas City, attempted to stop a fight between four
men on the step of an apartment building next to the hotel. She called the police and was
later shot in the chest by a man who fired a .22 caliber rifle from a parking lot next to the
hotel. Mrs. Brown’s survivors include a son Paul Killion of Long Beach, California, a
daughter, Mrs. Joanne Jefferies of Allman, Mo.; a stepson, William Brown,. address
unknown; two step-daughters, Mrs. Margaret Dodson of Wichita and Mrs. Louise
McAler of Eugene, Ore.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Adams Chapel with Charlie Eakins officiating, Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Brown, Obert Edward 17 Nov 1883 - 21 Sep 1959 CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10
Funeral services for Obert Edward Brown, 75, who died Sept. 21 at his home at
Highlandville, were held Sept 24 at 2 p.m. in the Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Highlandville community, he resided there
most of his life with the exception of 15 years in Springfield where he was employed by
the Frisco Railroad. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Maude Brown of Highlandville, one son, Ralph Brown of Wichita,
Kan., two daughters, Mrs. Viola Carter of Highlandville and Mrs. Murl Amos of St.
Louis, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; four brothers, John Brown of
Norman, Okla, Paris Brown of Torrence, Calif.., Walter Brown of Clovis, Calif and Jerry

Brown of Wichita, Kan; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Drury of Clovis, Calif and Mrs. Betty
Ozier of Marionville, Mo.
Brown, Oddie L. 30 Mar 1887 - 25 Dec 1956
Oddie L. Brown, 69, of Strafford, died at 7:30 a.m. today in Handley Memorial
Hospital after a four-year illness. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Lumley of
Strafford, and a brother; Arthur Brown of Spokane, Mo. Burial will be in the Spokane
Cemetery under direction of Klingner’s. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1956- Springfield Mo.
Leader-Press
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Brown, Oddie L.
30 Mar 1887 - 25 Dec 1956
Funeral Services for Oddie L. Brown, 69, of Strafford, who died Tuesday in
Handley Memorial Hospital, will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist
Church with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Internment will be in the Spokane
Cemetery under direction of Klingner’s of Springfield. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 1956Springfield Mo. Leader-Press . Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Brown, Olive Belle (Stocker?)
1905 - 14 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: may be Olive Stocker, daughter of Barbara Steury on 1910 census]
Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Belle Brown, 60, of South El Monte, Calif, who
died Wednesday, July 14, were held Wednesday , July 17 at 11:30 a.m. at the Memorial
Chapel, Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Calif. Mrs. Brown was born in Ozark and
spent her life here until 1922, when she moved to California. She is survived by her
husband, Philip C. Brown.
Brown, Omer E. 6 Feb 1894 - 31 Jan 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Claude B. & Birdie L. (Cross) Brown; married Lucille A. 1 Dec 1906 - 30
Jan 1988]
Funeral services were held here Tuesday for attorney-banker Omer E. Brown, 76,
who died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his home in Sedalia. Mr. Brown, a native of Ozark County,
served as Christian County, prosecuting attorney from 1922 until 1926, at which time he
entered private practice. He left Ozark in 2943 when he was apointed to the Missouri
Constitutional convention. He had been in banking since 1944, first at New London, Mo.
then at Commerce, Okla. and later at Hiawatha, Kan. Since 1959, he had served as
president of the Pettis County Abstract and Title Company of Sedalia. He was a veteran
of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; one son, Thomas B. Brown of
Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Burgess, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Pat Kreger,
Lompoc, Calif. and Mrs. Mary BeDunnah, Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Johnson,
Mansfield, and Mrs. Ada Harris, Chadwick; six brothers, Orville, Chadwick, Lloyd,
Sharpton, Ms., Floyd and Elbert, both of Washington, D. C., Clarence of Sparta, and
Amos, Fordland, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the
United Presbyterian Church in Ozark with the Revs. Allen Ledbetter and Leslie A.
Thompson officaiting. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Brown, Oral "Milt" 21 Apr 1947 - 26 Mar 2005 SN-L 29 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Dick & Norma Brown; married 29 Jan 1967 Carol Jean Coy]

Oral "Milt" Brown, age 57, of Nixa, passed away suddenly, Saturday, March 26,
2005, in Kansas City. He was born April 21, 1947, in Hallowell, Kan. Milt was a
graduate of Cherokee County Rural High School in Columbus, Kan. On January 29,
1967, he and Carol Jean Coy were united in marriage. He was a member of Carpenter's
District Council of Kansas City. He was employed by APAC,WilkersonMaxwell, Kansas
City Division in bridge construction. During the 1980's he was employed by BurlingtonNorthern Railroad. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his
grandchildren. He looked forward to being outdoors, hunting and fishing. Survivors
include his wife, Carol; a daughter, Melissa Renfro, Nixa, and her children, Hailey and
Coleman Renfro; a son, Michael Brown and wife, Dena, Sparta, and their children,
Michaela, Maggie, and Steven Brown; his mother, Norma Wiseman, Columbus, Kan.; a
brother, Marvin Brown and wife, Jayne, Olive Branch, Miss.; nieces and nephews; and
extended family. His father, Dick Brown preceded him in death, as well as his stepfather, Steve Wiseman. A graveside funeral is at 11 a.m. today, in Monger Cemetery,
north of Sparta, with Pastor Reggie Micham officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
today, in the funeral home.
Brown, Orville Lewis 28 Aug 1896 - 15 Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: Son of Claude B. & Birdie L. (Cross) Brown]
CHADWICK - Services for Orville Lewis Brown, 79, Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Union Church here with burial in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of
Greenlawn of Springfield. Mr. Brown suffered an apparent heart attack shortly before
being involved in a two-vehicle accident at 1:24 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield. Survivors
include five brothers, Lloyd of Mechanicsburg, Md., Floyd and Elbert, both of
Washington, D. C., Amos of Fordland and Clarence of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Ray
Johnson, Seymour and Mrs. Ada Harris, Chadwick; one half-brother, Herbert Brown,
Denver, Colo. and a half-sister, Mrs. Helen Armstrong, Denver, Colo.
Brown, Paul J. 23 Feb 1932 - 21 Jul 2003 SN-L 22 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Virgil & B. Brown; married first Betty Jean; married second Faye]
Paul J. Brown, 71, of Willard, MO, passed away on July 21, 2003, in his home.
Paul was born on Feb. 23, 1932, in Ash Grove, MO. A Korean War veteran, he spent a
large portion of his life living and working in California before returning to his home
state of Missouri in 1987. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and B.
Brown, as well as his wife of 37 years, Betty Jean Brown; a brother, Joe Brown; and two
sisters, Patricia McLain and Donna Hendricks. He is survived by his wife, Faye Brown; a
sister, Anna Mae (Sutton) of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Charles Brown of California; his
children, Paula Eyerly and husband Bruce of Torrance, CA, Mark Brown and wife Sandy
of Ozark, MO, and Tim Brown and wife Robin of Willard, MO; stepchildren, Scott and
Lisa Arner of Fair Grove, MO, and Michael and Michele Arner of Willard, MO; as well
as 14 grandchildren. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2003 in Evergreen
Baptist Church. Burial will be in Rock Prairie Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. Friday
in Birch Funeral Home, Ash Grove.
Brown, Pauline (Erwin) 20 Nov 1918 - 3 Jun 2000 CCH-N 14 Jun 2000

Pauline Brown, 81, Nixa, Mo. passed away Saturday, June 3, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, MO. Pauline was born November 20, 1918 in Brighton,
MO. the daughter of Paul and Mary (Altic) Erwin. On February 22, 1953 she was united
in marriage with Earl Guy Brown in Windy City, MO. Pauline is survived by one
daughter and her husband Paula and Tony Shawley of Nixa, MO., one sister Iva Gilmore
of Halfway, MO., five brothers Milburn Erwin, Darrel Erwin, James Erwin all of
Halfway, MO., Donald Erwin of Odessa, MO., and Gene Erwin, Shasta Lake, CA., one
aunt Bessie Hinton of the State of Kansas and three grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Paul and Mary Erwin, Husband Earl, one brother, Wilbert Erwin,
and three sisters Emma Jenkins, Anna Hayden, and Doris Galloway. Funeral services
were Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial at Highlandville
Cemetery, Highlandville.
Brown, Peggy Lue (Gower) 20 Mar 1929 - 6 Mar 2005 SN-L 8 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Noble & Anna Gower; married 3 Jan 1953 Bobby Gene Brown]
Peggy Lue (Gower) Brown, 75, Springfield, passed from this life on Sunday,
March 6, 2005, at 11:55 p.m. in St. John's Hospital. She was born on March 20, 1929, in
Buffalo, Mo., daughter of Anna and Noble Gower, Buffalo, Mo. She graduated from
Buffalo High School. She was married on Jan. 3, 1953, to Bobby Gene Brown,
Springfield. With her husband, Bob, she enjoyed watching Nascar Racing. She loved
watching Rusty Wallace for many years. She was a member of Buffalo Free Will Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Noble Gower, and her
husband, Bobby. She is survived by her daughters, Druscilla Hoffman and husband,
Bruce, Nixa, and Kathy Hicks and husband, Tommy, Ozark; one aunt, Druscilla Harris,
Torrance, Calif.; four grandchildren, Brad Webster, Tyson Duffy, Becky Bunce, and
Brandon Hoffman; four great-grandsons; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be Thursday, March 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in the funeral home. The family
would like to express special thanks to the staff at The Manor at Elfindale for their loving
care of our mother. She will be greatly missed.
Brown, Ralph 1916 - Dec 1970
[Note: Son of Charles L. & Myrtle Etta (Kenney) Brown]
Ralph Brown, 54, of 635 East Woodland, died at 5:57 p.m. Friday at Cox Medical
Center, after suffering a heart attack at his Standard Service Station, Jefferson and
Central, about 4:50 p.m. Mr. Brown was a native of Clever and had lived in Springfield
most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Asbury United
Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jean, of the home; one son, Christopher,
and three daughters, Donna, Patty, and Carrie, all of the home; one brother, Vernon, of
Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Irma Deaver, of 201 West Morningside, Mrs. Laurel Ferris, of
Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Vivian Swenson, of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Ruth Vandercook, of
Eugene, Ore., and Mrs. Marietta Sexton, of Weed, Calif. Funeral services will be at 1:30
p.m. Monday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with Dr. Herbert Hillme officiating. Burial
will be in National Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 18 December 1970 in the margin.

Brown, Ralph S. 1914 - 10 Mar 1964 CCR 12 Mar 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Obert Edward/Edmund & Maude Ellen (Russell) Brown]
Ralph S. Brown, 49, of Wichita, Kan. died Tuesday night in a Wichita hospital.
Mr. Brown, who had been ill for several weeks, was a former resident of Highlandville.
He moved to Wichita in 1950. He was employed by Beach Aircraft for the past 11 years.
Survivors include his wife, June Pruitt Brown; a daughter, Barbara of the home; two
sons, Cleo Gene of the home and Raydean of Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Viola Carter,
Highlandville and Mrs. Murl Amos, Maplewood; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Highlandville Baptist Church. The Rev. Howard
Bilyeu and the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu will be in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Brown, Raymond L. 5 Aug 1903 - 12 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Virgil & Ada (Roberts) Brown; married Martha Melton 10 Sep 1916 - 21
Oct 1993]
Raymond L. Brown, 84, of Ozark, died at 11:24 a.m. Sunday at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Brown were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Brown was born August 5, 1903, near
Highlandville, to William L. Brown and Sarah Brown. He had resided in Highlandville
his entire life prior to moving to Ozark in 1977. Mr. Brown was a retired, 22-year
Highlandville star-route mail carrier, and a member of Highlandville Baptist church. He
is survived by his wife, Martha; a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Lyle Mabe, Ozark;
a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, LaWana and James Craigmyle, Ozark; a grandson
and granddaughter-in-law, Brent and Shelli Mabe, Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Jamie
and Sarah Craigmyle, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Mettie Maples, Springfield; and several nieces
and nephews.
Brown, Raymond Mike 4 Nov 1902 - 11 Jul 1972 CCR 13 Jul 1972 p1
[Note: Daughter of George Leroy & Sarah A. Brown; married Mary Elnora Algire 28 Jun
1903 - 7 Jan 2000]
Raymond “Mike” Brown, 69, of Billings, died at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
hospital following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary Algire Brown; three
daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Jones, Gruber, Tex, Mrs. Barbara Dobbins, Springfield, and
Mrs. Martha Johnston, Billings; a son, Richard Brown, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Alice
Bowman of Springfield and Mrs. Bess Owens, Billings; six grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. today in the Billings Christian Church
with the Rev. Gene Wetherall officiating, Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Billings.
AND
Brown, Raymond Mike 4 Nov 1902 - 11 Jul 1972 OH 13 Jul 1972 p8
BILLINGS - Mike Brown, 69, of Billings, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital following an illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary ; three daughters, Mary
Lou Jones of Gruber, Tex., Mrs. Barbara Dobbins, 603 Kingsley, Springfield; Mrs.
Martha Johnston of Billings; one son, Richard; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Bowman,

Springfield and Mrs. Bess Owens of Billings, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home in Billings.
Brown, Robert 1872 - 28 Jan 1960 CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
Funeral services for Robert Brown, 87, who died Jan. 28 at Ozark, were held Jan.
30 in the Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home, Clever. A native of the
Lutie community in Ozark County, he was a resident there and at Sparta and Chadwick
most of his life. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Hart of Sapulpa, Okla. and
Mrs. Myrtle Mahan of Lutie; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Brown, Robert A. d 3 Feb. 1947 CCR 13 Feb. 1947
Word was received by relatives last week of the death of Robert A. Brown on
Feb. 3, at his home in Santa Rosa, Calif. Mr. Brown was a former resident of Ozark but
had resided in California for the past 25 years. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Irvan
Gardner, and one son, Joe H. Brown, both of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Henry
Schofield lives in Brookfield, Mo. Burial was in Santa Rosa, California.
Brown, Robert Lee 6 Nov 1942 - 28 Dec 2003 SN-L 31 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Albert & Hazel (Little) Brown; married 29 Apr 1970 Cheri Crawford ]
Robert Lee Brown, 61, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Hutchinson Hospital,
Hutchinson, Kan. He was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Lyons, Kan., the son of Albert and Hazel
(Little) Brown. He was a graduate of Sterling High School and Emporia State University,
with his masters in accounting. He had been a resident of Hutchinson, Kan., since 1978.
He worked as a controller at Jacam Chemical Company, Sterling, Kan. He was a member
of the AICPA, KSCPA, and the United Methodist Church, Sterling. He served in the
United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Cheri Crawford on April 29,
1970, in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Sterling; a
daughter, Connie Stoughton, Wichita; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his father and a sister, Donna Rae Brown. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 2, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating.
Burial, with military honors by the Veterans Memorial Team, will be in St. Peter's
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Brown, Robert Lee 6 Nov 1942 - 28 Dec 2003
Robert Lee Brown, 61, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Hutchinson Hospital,
Hutchinson, Kan. He was born Nov. 6, 1942, in Lyons, Kan., the son of Albert and Hazel
(Little) Brown. He was a graduate of Sterling High School and Emporia State University,
with his masters in accounting. He had been a resident of Hutchinson, Kan., since 1978.
He worked as a controller at Jacam Chemical Company, Sterling, Kan. He was a member
of the AICPA, KSCPA, and the United Methodist Church, Sterling. He served in the
United States Army during the Vietnam War. He married Cheri Crawford on April 29,
1970, in Hutchinson. She survives. Other survivors include his mother, Sterling; a
daughter, Connie Stoughton, Wichita; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his father and a sister, Donna Rae Brown. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday,

Jan. 2, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating.
Burial, with military honors by the Veterans Memorial Team, will be in St. Peter’s
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Springfield
News-Leader, December 31, 2004.
Brown, Roger Franklin 27 Jan 1918 - 28 Oct 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: married Gladys L.]
Roger Franklin Brown, 63, of Big Fork, [MT] died Oct. 28 at Memorial Hospital
Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif. A retired supervisor for General Electric, he was a
native of Ozark and a California resident 34 years. He was a member of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by wife, Gladys L. Brown; a son, Gary F. Brown of Leucaida, Cal.;
mother, Edna A. Hutcheson and a sister, Mildred M. Collins, both of Upland, Cal.; and
three grandchildren. Cryptside services were held at Bellevue Mausoleum. Contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society, 219 N. Euclid Ave., Ontario, Cal.
Arrangements made by Richardson-Peterson Mortuary.
Brown, Sarah L. 1866 - 7 Nov 1948 CCR 11 Nov 1948
[Note: married Nov 1893 William Brown Apr 1845 - ?]
Mrs. Sarah L. Brown, 86, of Billings, died at 7 o’clock Sunday evening at the
Burger-Connelly rest home in Springfield. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Owen, of
Billings; and two stepsons, C.H. Brown of Billings and G.J. Brown of Aurora, a
grandson, Marion and a great-grandson, David Owen, both of Billings. She was united in
marriage Nov. 1893 to William Brown and to this union were born two children. The
husband and one son preceded her in death. She was converted when a small girl and was
united with the Baptist church but at the age of 56 years moved her membership into the
Christian church, where she was a member at the time of her death. She was a good
Christian mother and was well known and loved by everyone. Funeral services were held
at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Billings Christian church with Rev. Warren
Williams officiating. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery under the direction of
Maples-Harris Funeral Home.
Brown, Samuel Thomas 10 Mar 1893 - 28 Mar 1950 CCR 30 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of William Washington & Martha Jane (Cornett) Brown; married Angie Lee
Stephens]
Sam T. Brown, 58, Ozark plasterer, died in a truck collision at 9:30 Tuesday
morning on Highway 66 two miles east of Halltown and a mile east of the GreeneLawrence county line. The state patrol reported that Brown’s westbound 1937 Chevrolet
truck and an eastbound panel truck driven by George William Huffman, a driver for the
Dolly Madison Cake Company, collided broadside. Neither truck overturned, but both
slid together into a shallow ditch on the south side of the highway. Both drivers were
alone. Huffman suffered a facial injury and leg injuries. He was reported not seriously
hurt. Greene County Coroner Randolph Neale said Brown died of a basal skull fracture.
Brown was enroute to Lawrenceburg to visit a daughter, Mrs. Rennie Wilkerson. His
father, William W. (Billie) Brown, past 80, is ill in the home of this son and has not been
told of his death. Other survivors include his wife, Nettie; two daughters, Joan of the

home, and Mrs. Cliff McFarland, Ashland, Kan.; a son, William J. Brown, Albuquerque,
N.M., a stepson, Pvt. Paul Eugene Killian, Mount Rainier, Wash.; two brothers, Charles
Brown, of Springfield, and Howard Brown, of Ozark, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Doss,
and Mrs. Remanda Barnhart, of Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock Friday
afternoon in the Chaffin chapel at Ozark. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Brown, Thomas L. 1944 - Apr 2002
Thomas L. Brown, "Tom," age 57 of Highlandville, passed away in a fishing
accident Thursday, April 17. An electrician by trade, he was also an avid hunter and
fisherman. He passed doing what he loved most. He is survived by his wife, Donna
Brown; daughter Earlena Brown; daughter and son-in-law, Steve and Michelle Prisliski;
and a grandson, Steven, all of Highlandille. He is also survived by many brothers, sisters,
relatives and countless friends. Springfield News-Leader, April 24. 2002.
Brown, Timothy A. "Tim" 1960 - 30 Aug 2005 SN-L 2 Sep 2005
Timothy A. "Tim" Brown, 45, of Sparta, formerly a 20-year resident of the Ash
Grove and Everton area, passed away on Tuesday in St. John's Regional Health Center,
following a sudden illness. Tim was a longtime employee of the Cardin Insurance
Salvage and Carpet Company of Springfield and surrounding areas. Services are 2 p.m.
today in Wilson Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove, with interment to follow in Roselawn
Memorial Park, LaSalle, Michigan.
Brown, Tressie E. (Noe)
9 Jan 1903 - 14 Oct 1973
Mrs. Tressie E. Brown, 70, of Route 2, Nixa, died at 11:27 p.m. Sunday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Allene Smith, Route 1, Clever, following a long illness. A
lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Brown was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Brown is survived by two brothers, Fred and
Frank Noe, both of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, Clever, Mrs. Lorene
Stockstill, Crane, and Mrs. Irene Rhea, Spokane; four grandchildren, and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with the Rev. Larry L. Stevens officiating. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri
Heart Association.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 14, 1973 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Brown, Truman H. 23 Sep 1922 - 11 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
Truman H. Brown, 37, died Thursday, August 11 at Pasco. Wash. where he lived.
Survivors include his wife, Lavida, Rockford, Ill.; two brothers, Thurman of Springfield
and Alvis of Joplin; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of
Highlandville; and three sisters. Harris of Nixa had charge of arrangements.
AND
Brown, Truman H. 23 Sep 1922 - 11 Aug 1960 CCR 25 Aug 1960 p1
Funeral services for Truman H. Brown, 37, who died Thursday, August 11 at
Pasco. Wash. where he lived, were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 20, in the Spokane

Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Barrett and Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.Survivors include his wife, Lavida,
Rockford, Ill.; two brothers, Thurman of Springfield and Alvis of Joplin; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Highlandville; and three sisters.
Brown, Virgil C. 12 Jan 1893 - 15 Apr 1970 CCR 26 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of John H. & Alice F. (Hayes) Brown; married Ada Roberts 1899 - 1947]
Funeral services for Virgil C. Brown, 77. of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating, Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. A lifelong resident of Spokane and
Highlandville, Mr. Brown was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church. He died at 3:25
a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Surviving are four sons, Virgil Allen of
Springfield, Bob of Springfield, Earl and Verlan, both of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Gale
Garges, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Reba Stutsman, Ozark, Mrs. Flossie Brown,
Highlandville; and 13 grandchildren.
Brown, Virginia Mabel (Stafford) Bates 19 Dec 1917 - 26 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of William & Mabel (Jones) Stafford; married Chester Allen Bates;
married Howard Brown]
Virginia Mabel Brown, age 85, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 26,
2003 in Cox South Hospital. She was born December 19, 1917, the daughter of William
and Mabel (Jones) Stafford. She married Chester Allen Bates who preceded her in death
as well as her second husband, Howard Brown, a son, Howard Brown, Jr., her father,
mother and stepfather, George Bean, Sr. She was a member of Ozark Chapter #98, O.E.S.
Survivors include four sons, Robert Allen Bates Sr. and family, Beeville, Texas, George
H. Bates, Sr. and family, Bates City, Missouri, Wayne Bates and family, Fair Grove, and
Ronald J. Bates and family, Bates City; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary
Cunningham, Springfield; a brother, George Bean Jr., California; and nieces and
nephews. A graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, in Ozark
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Springfield News-Leader, January 28, 2003.
Brown, Wilhelmina “Mina” (Beyers) 10 Apr 1910 - 2 Feb 2004 SN-L 4 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lewis & Henrietta (Ince) Beyers; married Everett Brown 2 Feb 1902
- 14 May 1994]
Wilhemena "Mina" Brown, age 93, of Chadwick, passed away Monday, Feb. 2,
2004, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 10, 1910, in Chadwick, the
daughter of Lewis and Henrietta (Ince) Beyers. In 1936, she and Everett Brown were
united in marriage. She graduated from School of the Ozarks and attended SMS. Mrs.
Brown taught school in several country schools and in Chadwick for several years. She
was a member of Chadwick Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband
in 1994; brothers and sisters, John Beyers, Lanora Hyles, Edmond Beyers, Martha
Fletcher, Joe Beyers, Betty Eichblott and Harry Beyers; a nephew, Gene; and a niece,
Eunice. Survivors include four nephews, Steve, David, Emil Joe and Denzil, and six
nieces, Marian, Martha Lee, Maxine, Betty, Henrietta and Mary Jo. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in

Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
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Brown, Wilhelmena "Mina" (Beyers) 10 Apr 1910 - 2 Feb 2004 CCH-N 10 Feb 2004
Wilhelmena "Mina" Brown, 93, Chadwick, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 10, 1910 in Chadwick, the daughter of
Lewis and Henrietta (Ince) Beyers. In 1936 she and Everett Brown were united in
marriage. She graduated from School of the Ozarks and attended SMS. Brown taught
school in several country schools and in Chadwick for several years. She was a member
of Chadwick Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1994; and
brothers and sisters, John Beyers, Lanora Hyles, Edmond Beyers, Martha Fletcher, Joe
Beyers, Betty Eichblott and Harry Beyers; a nephew, Gene; and a niece, Eunice.
Survivors include four nephews, Steve, David, Emil Joe, and Denzil; and six nieces,
Marian, Martha Lee, Maxine, Betty, Henrietta and Mary Jo. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Feb. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 4 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Brown, Willard Calvin 1925 - 24 Oct 2006 SN-L 27 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of John R. & Lireva Brown; married 1946 Marjorie Fitzpatrick]
After a brave battle with congestive heart failure, Willard Calvin Brown passed
away Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at the age of 81, among family members. Survivors
include his wife of 60 years, Marjorie Fitzpatrick Brown, three sons, three daughters and
their spouses. Sons include: Dudley Brown and Debbie of Ozark, Larry Brown and Cindy
of Everton, and Kevin Brown and Mary of Miller. His daughters include: La Reva
Newcomer and Jim of Springfield, Sue Wade and Scotty of Lee's Summit, and Carolyn
Slavens and Kenny of Springfield. Willard loved and bragged to everyone about his 12
grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Among his survivors are: two sisters, Winnie
Sue Stevenin of LaCyne, Kan., Wilma Compton of Spring Hill, Kan., and a brother, John
Henry and wife Norma of Richland, Mo. Preceding Willard in death were his parents
John R. Brown and Lireva (Brown) Pinkman; a brother, Ernest "Bud" Brown; a son, Paul
David; a special grandson, Jeremy Brown; caregivers, Carla Smith and Phyllis Toney;
and his best friend, "Peanuts". Willard was born on his parent's farm near Lawrenceburg,
Mo. He graduated from Metz High School and shortly after entered the military where he
proudly served his country during World War II in the Southwest Pacific with the 41st
Infantry and 501st Port Battalion. On his return, he married Marjorie and built his first
home in Dighton, Kan., while working for Phillips Petroleum. In 1960 he returned to the
farm life he loved near Lawrenceburg where he made many, many friends in the
community. He was a dairy farmer and handyman. Visitation and funeral services will be
held at the Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church in Lawrenceburg, Mo. Funeral
services are 11 a.m. today, October 27, 2006, at Lawrenceburg United Methodist Church
in Lawrenceburg, Mo., with burial at Dunkle Cemetery near Lawrenceburg. Willard was
committed to the preservation of the historic Dunkle Cemetery where many of his friends
and family members are buried. He served as past cemetery association board member
and continued to attend annual association meetings as long as his health allowed.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Dunkle Cemetery Association at PO Box 16 in
Halltown, MO 65664.
Brown, William Joseph 3 Jun 1925 - 21 Jul 1975 OH 24 Jul 1975 p11
[Note: married Wilma]
OZARK - William Joseph Brown, 50, Wichita, Kan, formerly of Ozark, died at 2
p.m. Monday in St. Joseph Hospital at Wichita following a short illness. He was a veteran
of World War II and a member of the Cecilia Catholic Church, Haysville, Kan. Survivors
include his wife, Wilma; two sons, Billy Joe, Jr. and Bobby Joe, both of the home; four
daughters, Miss Rachel Brown of the home, Mrs. Martha Irene Sherman, Wichita, Kan.,
Miss Karen Brown, state of Colorado and Miss Louella Brown, address unknown; two
brothers, Gene Killion, Wichita, Kan. Gerald Woods, address unknown; four sisters, Mrs.
Marguerite Dodson, Augusta, Kan., Mrs. Louise McFarlin, Portland, Ore., Mrs. John
Jefferies, Ulman, and Mrs. Dorothy Woods, state of Iowa and one grandchild. Rosary
services were at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Chapel here. Funeral mass was at 9 a.m.
Thursday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church here with the Rev. Phillip Bucher
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Brown, William Washington 6 Sep 1867 - 3 Apr 1950 CCR 6 Apr 1950
[Note: Son of Samuel C. & Mary E. (Kilgore) Brown; married Martha Jane Cornett 16
Oct 1869 - 7 Apr 1949]
William Washington Brown, 82, died at his home in Ozark Monday afternoon
after an illness of about two years. He had been caretaker of the Ozark Cemetery for 25
years before failing health forced his retirement. He was the father of Samuel T. Brown
who was killed in a truck accident on Highway 66 near Halltown Tuesday last week.
Because of his illness he had not been told of his son’s death. Funeral services were held
this afternoon (Thursday) in the Chaffin chapel with burial in the Ozark Cemetery. The
Rev. Marc Conley, of the Assembly of God Church, officiated at the service. Surviving
are two sons, Charles L., of Springfield and Howard of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs.
Ramanda Barnhart and Mrs. Mary Doss, both of Ozark; 12 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Lula O’Brien of Springfield.
Brown, Winnie (Tooley) Joy 1925 - 6 Nov 2004 SN-L 7 Nov 2004
Winnie Joy Brown, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Nov. 6, 2004, after a lengthy
illness, the daughter of William and Dorothy Tooley in Mountain Grove. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Leon Joy. She is survived by husband Andy Brown; a
son and wife, Richard and Jackie Joy of Orlando, Fla.; grandsons Timothy Joy of
Orlando, and Richard Joy II of Okinawa, Japan; granddaughter, Jessica Joy Earwood of
Orlando; and several nieces and nephews in the Springfield area. Per her request, no
services will be held. The family will receive friends and family on Monday at the home
on Monday, Nov. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 211 Park, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, please make a
donation to Shriner's Transportation Fund at Abu Ben Adhem.
Published 11/07/04
Brownfield, Howard Russell 1908 - 20 Mar 1966 CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1

Funeral services for Howard Russell Brownfield, 57, Buffalo, were at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in Jones-Cantrell Chapel there. The Rev. John Grover officiated and burial
was in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Brownfield died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday in his home after a
15-month illness. A construction worker, he was employed by Phillips-Jackson
Construction Company of Marshall. Surviving are his wife, Irene; a daughter, Mrs. Mary
Helen Mayfield, Buffalo; a son, J. R., Buffalo; his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Riley
Brownfield, Long Lane; a brothers, Harold, Long Land; and six grandchildren. He was a
former Ozark resident
Browning, Velma Doris (Jackson) 19 Jan 1935 - 9 Nov 2003
SN-L 11 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of William Paris & Ellen Geneva (Givens) Jackson; married 12 May
1951 Robert Elee Browning d 23 May 1978]
On Nov. 9, 2003, Velma Doris Browning went to be with our Lord. She was born
Jan. 19, 1935, in Stewarts Creek in Christian County. She was preceded in death by her
parents, William Paris Jackson and Ellen Geneva Givens, and her brother, Robert M.
Chatham. She married Robert Elee Browning May 12, 1951, who preceded her in death
on May 23, 1978. To this union were born nine children: Robert Elee Jr., Elkland; Velma
Doris and Richard Lee, Springfield; Ronald Lee, Fair Grove; Mary Ellen, Elizabeth Ann,
Janice Marie, and Wanda Lea, all of Springfield; and Ray Anthony of Grand Island, Neb.
She has 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters, and a
multitude of friends. She will be greatly missed by all. As to her wishes, no service will
be held.
Brownlee, Irene Anne (McCarty) 4 Mar 1941 - 25 Apr 2001 CCH-N 16 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Anne Rose (Poutry) McCarty; married Robert Lee
Brownlee]
Irene Anne Brownlee, 60, Keystone Heights, Fla., died Wednesday, April 25,
2001 while visiting in her mother's home in Nixa. She was born March 4, 1941 in
Evergreen Park, Ill., the daughter of Harry and Anne Rose (Poutry) McCarty. Her father
and a sister, Carol Batchelor, preceded her in death. Mrs. Brownlee loved her family and
enjoyed gardening, sewing and painting. Survivors include her husband, Robert Glen
Brownlee; her mother, Anne Rose McCarty, Nixa; four children, Jean Hollcroft, Florida,
Cheryl Thompson, Gainesville, Fla., Robert G. Brownlee, Mims, Fla., and Dawn Anne
Lewis, Salem, Ill.; nine grandchildren, James Hollcroft, David Thompson, Richard
Thomson, Melissa Brownlee, Joshua Brownlee, Zachary Brownlee, Jason Lewis, Colette
Lewis and Amanda Hoskey; eight brothers and sisters, William McCarty, Harry
McCarty, Tom McCarty, Rosemary Jackovich, Evelyn Smith, Dan McCarty, Joe
McCarty and Jean Demain; and her dog, Tinker. A funeral service was field Saturday,
April 28 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Mrs.
Brownlee was cremated following the service.
Broxterman, Francis G. "Frank" 11 Nov 1931 - 23 Dec 2006 SN-L 26 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Leo & Estella Broxterman; married 6 Aug 1958 Doris Cloud]
Francis G. Broxterman, 75, Springfield, Mo., was born November 11, 1931, to
Leo and Estella Broxterman in Beattie, Kan. He graduated from Saint Peter and Saint
Paul High School in Seneca, Kan., and attended SMSU in Springfield. He served four

years in the United States Navy and then worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons in
Lompoc, Calif., Springfield, Mo., Seagoville, Texas, and Bastrop, Texas. He retired in
1982. He was married on August 6, 1958, to Doris Cloud, celebrating 48 years of
marriage this past August. Frank died on Saturday, December 23, 2006. Preceding him in
death were his parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and Ernest Aday. He is
survived by his wife Doris Broxterman, of the home; and several brothers, sisters, and
their spouses, Leo and Pat Broxterman, Davenport, Iowa, Ollie and Mildred Broxterman,
Axtell, Kan., Betty Tappert, Troutdale, Ore., Robert Broxterman, Seneca, Kan., Barbara
and Kenneth Heiman, Othello, Wash., Jim and Marilyn Broxterman, Yamhill, Ore.,
Millie and Bob Bair, Seneca, Kan., and Peggy and Tony Cummings, Topeka, Kan.; a
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Donald and Carolyn Cloud, Billings; and numerous
beloved nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, December
28, 2006, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 3555 S. Fremont, Springfield. The
Funeral Mass will follow, at the church, at 11 a.m. with Father Phillip Tran officiating,
under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial with military honors will
be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be
made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be placed at www.
meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Broyles, Veon 1899 - 9 Aug 1961 CCR 17 Aug 1961 p4
Graveside services for Veon Broyles, 62, of Branson, who died at his home at
noon Wednesday following an apparent heart attack, were held Saturday morning in the
Ozark Cemetery with burial under direction of Whelchel of Branson. Survivors are his
wife, Julia; two daughters, Miss Roberta Broyles of Santa Barbara, Calif, and Mrs.
Joanna Young of Tulsa, Okla.; one son, Veon Broyles, Jr. of Mountain View, Calif.;
seven grandchildren; one brother and one sister.
Bruce, George Terrell 8 Aug 1923 - 2 Aug 2004 SN-L 4 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of William Newton & Essie Nell (Rhodes) Bruce; married 31 Jul 1945
Mevlyn Maxine McCabe 10 Aug 1920 - 28 May 1997; married 6 Jun 1998 Claudeen
Dougherty ]
George Terrell “G. T.” Bruce, 80, Nixa, went to his heavenly home at 3:15 p.m.
on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, while at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Bruce
was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Wilcox County, Ga., the son of William Newton and Essie
Nell (Rhodes) Bruce. He grew up on the family farm near Pineview, Ga. He met the first
of his loving wives when he was in the U.S. Army, stationed at Camp Phillips, near
Lindsborg, Kan. He was deployed to the European Campaign of World War II with the
157th Field Artillery Battalion, where Corporal Bruce serving as a forward observer was
awarded the Bronze Star. After the war, he married Mevlyn Maxine McCabe in
Hazelhurts, Ga., on July 31, 1945. They lived most of their 52 years of married life
around Galva, Kan., where George worked as a Contract Oil Well Pumper. After
retirement, George and Mevlyn moved to Twin Island Estates on Table Rock Lake where
they made many wonderful friends. In 1996, they moved to Nixa, Mo. Mevlyn preceded
him in death on May 28, 1997. George married Claudeen Dougherty on June 6, 1998, at
Pines Christian Church, Blue Eye, Mo. They have made their home in Nixa, where they
have enjoyed family, friends, and a number of wonderful trips together these past six

years. George was an active member of the Nixa Christian Church where he served on
the Board as well as a deacon. He is survived by his wife, Claudeen; two daughters, Terry
Vogenthaler and her husband David, and Linda Bruce, all of Nixa; two grandchildren,
Sergeant Joshua Taylor of the U.S. Army Reserves and Jessica Taylor, both of Tulsa,
Okla.; three stepsons, Kevin Dougherty of Fort Worth, Texas, Mark Dougherty and wife
Dee of Tulsa, Okla., and Mike Dougherty and wife Judy of Dallas, Texas; seven stepgrand- children; and three step great-grandchildren. Two brothers also survive him,
William Newton Bruce, Jr. and wife Eloise of Hinesville, Ga., and James Russell Lee and
wife Linda of Pineview, Ga.; his beloved Aunt Jewell Henderson of Fayetteville, Ga.;
and many other family members and friends. His parents preceded him in death. Funeral
services will be held on Thursday, August 5, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. in Nixa Christian
Church, Nixa, Mo., officiated by Reverend Rod Cannady, under the direction of ThiemeShadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow at the Missouri Veteran's
Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be today, August 4, 2004, from 6 until 8
p.m. at the funeral home. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to
Community Hospice of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO, 65804, or
to the Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview Road, Nixa, MO 65714, with envelopes
provided at the funeral home.
Bruce, Stella G. 22 Mar 1926 - 15 Feb 1997 CCH-N 22 Feb 1997
[Note: married Scott Bruce]
Stella G. Bruce, 70, Ozark, died Saturday, February 15, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born March 22, 1926, in Providence, Rhode Island. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Scott Bruce, Sr. Survivors include two daughters,
Jackie Bruce, Connecticut, and Patty Brant and her husband, Rick, Oldfield; two sons,
Billy Bruce and his wife, Patty, Milford, Connecticut, and Scott Bruce and his wife,
Yvonne, Norfolk, Virginia; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Milford, Connecticut.
Brucks, Charles F. 17 May 1925 - 30 Jan 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: married Louise]
Charles F. Brucks, 63, of Nixa, died at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 30 at Primrose Place,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Bruck were held under the direction of Hutchins Funeral
Home, Florrisant, with local arrangements by Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Surviving are
Mr. Brucks' wife, Louise; a son, Phillip J. Brucks, Nixa; three daughters, Carol
Gettemeier, Elizabeth McGowen and Katherine Messmer, all of St. Louis; a sister, Jean
Brucks, St. Louis; and nine grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to the
Heart Fund or the the American Diabetes Association.
Bruffett, Vera Juanita (Thomas) 26 May 1924 - 18 Jan 2005 SN-L 20 Jan 2005
Vera Juanita Bruffett (Juanita), was born May 26, 1924, to Arthur and Rutha
Thomas. February 17, 1942, she married Ealum Bruffett. Five children were born of this
union which spanned nearly 50 years, Patsy Pellham, Sparta, Mo.; Douglas Bruffett,
Springfield, Mo.; Ronald Bruffett, deceased; Wendell and Vicki Bruffett, Chatham, La.;
and William (Brent) and Kari Bruffett, Leavenworth, Kan. Mother departed this life
peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 18, 2005, under the loving care of the nursing

staff of St. John's hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband (4/18/19153/6/1991) and one son, Ronald (4/12/19467/7/1990). She is survived by four children, 11
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She attended Lilly Ridge General Baptist
Church in Gainesville, Mo., until she moved to Springfield, Mo., where she attended First
General Baptist Church until failing health prevented regular attendance. She requested a
grave site service and will be interred next to her husband in the Thornfield, Mo.,
cemetery on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville, Mo. The Reverend Dale Roberts, pastor of
Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church, will officiate.
Brume, George 1886 - 18 Sep 1958
George Brume, 72, died early this morning at a nursing home, 914 West Walnut,
where he had been living recently. Mr. Brume was a retired Frisco machinist and
formerly made his home at Battlefield. He is survived by three sons, Allen, 1417
Stanford, John Lyman and James Melvin, both of California state; three sisters, Mrs.
Margaret McGee, 1471 East McDaniel, Mrs. Nell Cantrell, Aurora, and Mrs. Maud
Arrant, California state; and one brother, Leonard, California state. Funeral arrangements
are under direction of Rainey’s. (Springfield Leader-Press – 18 September 1958)
Brumley, Bobby Gene 9 Apr 1926 - 25 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Cecil & Helen (Bilyeu) Brumley; married 13 Oct 1960 Betty Joyce
Moody]
Bobby Gene Brumley, 75, Ozark, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Sunday, November
25, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Bob was born April 9, 1926 in
Ozark, the son of Cecil Brumley and Helen (Bilyeu) Brumley Wolfe. On October 13,
1960, he was united in marriage to Betty Joyce Moody in Harrison, Ark. Bob was a
retired farmer who loved caring for his cattle and livestock. During World War II, he
proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was also a
member of Victory Baptist Church. His pastimes were attending auctions, garage sales
and enjoying his family. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; a stepdaughter,
Betty Sue Thompson; and a brother-in-law, RC Clevenger. Survivors include his loving
wife of 41 years, Joyce of the home; one step-son, Eddie Moody of Ozark; one
stepdaughter, Sybil Allen of Rogersville; two sisters, Sherry Clevenger of Ozark and
Dixie Page and husband, Lee of Ozark; step-father, Ernie Wolfe of Ozark; five
grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two special double cousins, Betty Teague and CJ
Fuller; three nieces; one nephew; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will
be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2001, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Freddie Wright officiating. Burial will follow in McCoy
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to8 p.m. today, November 27, 2001, in the
funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, November 27, 2001.
Brumley, Daniel Otis 7 Apr 1889 - 16 Jun 1951 CCR 21 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of James & Lucinda (Whiteside) Brumley; married Minnie Tellius Garrison 1
Nov 1889 - 3 Jun 1958]

Daniel Otis Brumley, lifelong resident of Ozark, died at his home Tuesday on
route 2. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; a son, Leonard; two daughters, Mrs. Mark
Genteman, and Mrs. Clarence Lundry; several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were
held Wednesday in the Prospect church. Burial, under direction of Chaffin, was in the
church cemetery.
Brumley, Gerald "Jerry" 30 Mar 1921 - 9 Oct 1992 NN-E 14 Oct 1992 & OH 28 Oct
1992
[Note: Son of George & Hilma Annas (Bilyeu) Brumley; married Pearl Shelton]
Jerry Brumley, 71, Ozark, died Friday, Oct. 9, in St. John's Regional Health
Center. He was born March 30, 1921, in Christian County to George and Hilma Brumley.
He married Pearl Shelton in August 1954. He was a rancher all his life and was a member
of Victory Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father George Brumley.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl; his mother, Hilma Brumley, Ozark; two sons, Don
Brumley, Ozark, and Robert Brumley, Bothell, Wash.; daughter, Carol White, Everett,
Wash.; stepdaughter, Carol Johnson, Portland, Ore.; a sister, Betty Teague, Bruner; five
grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and four step grandchildren. Service were held
Sunday, Oct. 11, in Harris Colonial Chapel with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Brumley, George W. 14 Mar 1882 - 29 Sep 1959 CCR 8 Oct 1959 p1
[Note: son of Daniel J. & Rosetta D. (Cox) Brumley]
Ozark Native Died in Texas
HEREFORD, TEXAS, Sept 29. - George W. Brumley, 77, of 109 Texas, died of a
heart attack about 9 a.m. today on his ranch about 22 miles west of Hereford on Harrison
Highway. Mr. Brumley, a resident of Deaf Smith County since 1909, pioneered the hog
marketing business in the panhandle in the 1920’s and owned extensive ranching interests
in the area. A son, Roger Brumley, had accompanied his father to the ranch this morning
and was with him when he suffered the heart attack. Brought to Hereford in a Gilliland
ambulance, Mr. Brumley was pronounced dead on arrival at the Hereford Clinic. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Gilliland Funeral Home. Mr. Brumley was born
March 14, 1882 in Ozark, Mo. and was married to Mary Caroline Rozell at Sparta, Mo.
They came to San Jon, N. M. from Springfield, Mo in a covered wagon in 1906. They
filed on land near San Jon, and three years later, Mr. Brumley came to Hereford. In 1910,
he brought his family here. He started his hog marketing business in 1920 at the
suggestion of a Hereford banker and in the 1920’s, he marketed about 18 million dollars
worth of hogs from the Panhandle area. He continued to market hogs, though on a
smaller scale, until the 1950’s. In 1926, he acquired the Chevrolet agency in Hereford,
and he also operated service stations here and in Dimmit for a number of years. In 1937,
she sold his Chevrolet business and acquired a ranch which has been his main business
since that time. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
three sons, Bonnie, of Lubbock, Homer and Roger, both of Hereford; four daughters,
Mrs. Lucille Olson of Hereford, Mrs. Goldia Baker of Dallas, Mrs. Grace Robertson of
Chambersburg, Pa., and Mrs. Virgil Joiner of Midland; one brother, D. L. Brumley of
Round Lake, Minn.; two sisters, Mrs. Ida McKenzie of Lubbock and Mrs. Clara Russell
of Bartlesville, Okla.; 17 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

(The above clipping from the Amarillo (Tex.) Daily News was sent by Kenneth Lawing,
also a native Ozarkian and now an attorney at Borger, Texas.)
Brumley, Hilma Annas (Bilyeu) 27 Dec 1902 - 13 Jan 2004 SN-L 14 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Wyatt B. & Mary Lydia (Bodenhammer) Bilyeu, Jr.; married 27 Nov
1920 George P. Brumley]
Hilma Annas Brumley, age 101, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born December 27, 1902, in the Christian
Center Community, south of Ozark, where she continued to live throughout her life. She
was the daughter of Wyatt B. Bilyeu Jr., and Mary Lydia (Bodenhammer) Bilyeu. On
Nov. 27, 1920, she and George P. Brumley were united in marriage. He preceded her in
death in 1981 after 61 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald
Brumley in 1992; her parents; and two brothers and three sisters, making her the last
surviving child of Wyatt and Lydia Bilyeu. Hilma loved cooking for others and had a
never ending love and devotion to her family and friends. She had been a member of
Victory Baptist Church for 95 years and attended regularly until her health failed. She
loved to sing and witness to everyone. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Teague and
her husband Bobby, Bruner; a daughter-in-law, Pearl Brumley, Ozark; ten grandchildren;
22 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces
and nephews and friends. The family would like to thank Ozark Nursing and Care for the
special care and kindness given to Hilma for the past five years. Also a special thank you
to Jack Baker for his faithful visits to Hilma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
Jan. 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bob Long and Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial will follow in McCoy Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
AND
Brumley, Hilma Annas (Bilyeu)
27 Dec 1902 - 13 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
Hilma Annas Brumley, 101, Ozark, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born Dec. 27, 1902 in the Christian Center
Community, south of Ozark, where she continued to live throughout her life. She was the
daughter of Wyatt B. Bilyeu Jr., and Mary Lydia (Bodenhammer) Bilyeu. On Nov. 27,
1920 she and George P. Brumley were united in marriage. Brumley loved cooking for
others and had a never ending love and devotion to her family and friends. She had been
a member of Victory Baptist Church for 95 years and attended regularly until her health
failed. She loved to sing and witness to everyone. She was preceded in death by her
husband, George P. Brumley, in 1981 after 61 years of marriage; a son, Gerald Brumley
in 1992; her parents; and two brothers and three sisters, making her the last surviving
child of Wyatt and Lydia Bilyeu. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Teague and her
husband Bobby, Bruner; a daughter-in-law, Pearl Brumley, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; and many nieces
and nephews and friends. The family would like to thank Ozark Nursing and Care for the
special care and kindness given to Hilma for the past five years, also to Community
Hospices of America. Also a special thank you to Jack Baker for his faithful visits to
Hilma. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Bob Long and Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. in the funeral home

©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Brumley, James Kenneth 2 Jun 1911 - 27 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991
[Note: Son of Daniel & Minnie (Garrison) Brumley]
James Kenneth Brumley, 80, Ozark. died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 1991, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born in Christian County June 2, 1911, to Daniel and
Minnie Garrison Brumley. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister. He is
survived by a brother, Johnnie L,. Brumley, Springfield; a sister, Virginia Genteman,
Conway Springs, Kan.; 12 nieces; three nephews; and numerous other great-nieces and
great-nephews. Graveside services were Saturday in Prospect Cemetery under direction
of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Brumley, James Lorenzo July 1889 - 29 Mar 1959
CCR 26 Mar 1959 p9
Funeral services for James L. Brumley, 69, who died Friday, March 20 at his
home, 1311 State, Springfield were held Tuesday afternoon at Ayre-Goodwin Chapel,
Springfield, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating, Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery,
Springfield. A native of Ozark, he had been a resident of Springfield for several years, He
was a member of the First Baptist church there. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Della B.
Brumley; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Whitlock of Rolla, Mrs. Hurston Barber of
Brookline and Mrs. Eileen Kyger of Long Beach, Calif.; three half-brothers, George
Brumley, Ozark, Don Brumley of Modesto, Calif, and Cecil Brumley of the State of
Oregon; a sister, Laura May of Hereford, Texas, six half-sisters, Mrs. Geneva Holmes of
Phillips, Texas, Mrs. Marie Thiesen of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Lorraine Hensley of
Borger, Texas, Mrs. Etta Sullivan and Mrs,. Nola Bennett of the State of Texas and Mrs.
Eva Miles of St. Helena, Ore., 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Brumley, James M. 29 Aug 1865 - 23 Feb 1949 CCR 2 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of Daniel J. & Rosetta D. (Cox) Brumley; married Lucinda Whiteside 7 Aug
1867 - 3 Feb 1896; married 1900 Martha Agnes Rozell 4 Nov 1879 - 12 Dec 1957]
James M. Brumley, 83, died February 23, at his home in Ozark after a lingering
illness. All of his life was spent in Greene and Christian counties except 10 years when
with his family he lived in Hereford, TX. He was a member of the Baptist church. In the
year 1900 he married Agnes Rozell who survives with five sons, Otis and George, of
Ozark, Rans of Springfield, Cecil of Portland, OR, and Don of Modesto, CA; seven
daughters, Mrs. Alfred May, Mrs. Roy Holmes, Mrs. R.O. Bennett, Mrs. J. C. Henslee,
Mrs. Alva Chambers and Mrs. John Sullivan all of Texas and Mrs. Ted Miles of St.
Helena, OR; three brothers, Rans of Big Lake, MN, G.W. of Hereford, TX and John of
Pasadena, CA; 32 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Mrs. Ella
Davidson, preceded him in death in 1943. Funeral services were conducted Saturday
afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Worth Caughron and Rev. Sylva
Howard. Burial was in the Prospect cemetery.
Brumley, Martha Agnes (Rozell) 4 Nov 1879 - 12 Dec 1957
CCR 19 Dec 1957 p17
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Agnes Brumley, 78 who died Dec. 12 at
Amarillo, Texas after a short illness, were held last Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks oficiating. Burial was in Prospect

Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include three sons, C. O. Brumley of Portland, Ore, D. E. Brumley of Modesto,
Calif and George Brumley of Ozark; six daughters, Mrs. Ray Holmes of Phillips, Texas,
Mrs. R. O. Bennet of Lubbock, Texas, Mrs. J. C. Hensley of Borger, Texas, Mrs. Geroge
Thiesen of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Ted Miles of St. Helen’s, Ore., Mrs. John Sullivan,
Pecos, Texas; one step-son, J. L. Brumley of Springfield; one step-daughter, Mrs. Alfred
May of Hereford, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Abe McCall of Covera, Calif., Mrs. J. A. May
of Hereford, Texas, Mrs. George Brumley of Hereford; one brother, Press Rozell of
Chadwick; 26 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Brumley, Mary Lou (Johnson) 22 Sep 1929 - 22 Dec 2006 SN-L 25 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Gerald and Flo (Brownfield) Johnson; married Bill Brumley]
Mary Lou (Johnson) Brumley, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday,
December 22, 2006, in Magnolia Square, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving
family. She was born September 22, 1929, in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of
Gerald and Flo (Brownfield) Johnson. Mary Lou graduated from Central High School
and was married at a very young age to Bill Brumley. When their children were small,
they moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, for several years and then returned to Springfield
where Mary was a homemaker. When her husband's health demanded they move to a
drier climate, they moved to Tempe and then Scottsdale, Arizona. Mary Lou was
employed at Motorola where she made miniature circuit boards. When Bill's health
improved, they returned home to Springfield where she was employed at Royal McBee
and Zenith. She was the co-owner of Fairy Tale Fashions with her sister, Linda, for 15
years, working in the business while also working at St. John's Hospital as a nurse's aide.
After retirement, she was a volunteer in Cox Hospital's gift shop. Mary Lou had a quick
wit and a sense of humor that kept everyone laughing. She always had fun and so did
everyone around her. Her humor was still there during her long illness, even in her last
days. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was preceded in death
by her husband Bill; her beloved "Dad and Mom" and sister Doris Sanders. She is
survived by a son, Mike Brumley and wife, Kathy, of Springfield; a daughter, Brenda
Funkhouser and husband, Rob, of Springfield; grandson Grant Brumley; granddaughters,
Melissa Eisenmann and husband, Ray, and Holy Miller and husband, Allen; three greatgrandchildren, Graham and Chloe Eisenmann and Hunter Miller; two sisters, Frances
Tyndall and Linda Inman, both of Ozark; also two special brothers-in-law, Jerry Inman
and Jack Sanders. Services will be held Wednesday, December 27, at 1 p.m. in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, from 7 to 8
p.m. at the funeral home.
Brummel, Joseph Charles 1 Apr 1973 - 23 Aug 2006 SN-L 27 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Jon & Lynn (Converse) Brummel]
Joseph Charles Brummel, age 33, of Daytona Beach, Fla., born April 1, 1973, in
Aurora, Colo., passed away Aug. 23, 2006, at Cox South, Springfield, Mo., from a brain
tumor. He was a graduate of Knob Noster, Mo., High School in 1991, then served in
Army Intelligence from 1992 to 1997, traveling all over the world, where he earned many
awards. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University from 1999 to 2002. He
worked as an air security commander for Airscan, Inc., in Skopie, Macedonia from 2002

to 2004, and for Optec Inc. in Bogota, Columbia, from 2004 to 2006. Joseph was a
member of the Methodist faith. His hobbies and interests included the Hash House
Harriers, his motorcycles, his corvette, restoring sports cars, surfing, traveling, spending
time with friends, family, and listening to Pink Floyd. He was preceded in death by his
grandfather, Lewis H. Converse, and favorite aunt, Toni Whitaker. He is survived by his
father, John Brummel of Oahu, Hawaii; mother, Lyn Brummel-Wolford of Nixa, Mo.;
stepfather, Bryan Wolford; brothers, Cory Brummel of Oahu, Hawaii, Casey Brummel of
Maui, Hawaii, and Jacob Brummel of Long Beach, Calif.;two nephews, Kalani and
Kaniela Brummel of Oahu, Hawaii; many friends from Daytona Beach, Florida, and from
all over the world; grandparents, Charles Whitaker of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Shirley Converse
of Iowa City, Iowa, and Melvin and Ruth Brummel of Leighton, Iowa. Memorial service
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at The First Christian Church in
Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Bruschi, Douglas Daniel 16 Oct 1942 – 29 Oct 1997 CCH-N Date Unk 1997
Douglas Daniel Bruschi, age 55, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1997, in his home east of
Nixa. He was born Oct 16, 1942 at Beloit, Ill. and was the son of Tullio “Daniel” and
Assunta “Sue” Magnanenzi Bruschi. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving of the
home are his wife, Joycelyn June Bullard Bruschi, and a step-daughter, Rhiannon
Michelle Brown, an honor senior at Ozark High School. Other surviving family members
include: Four sons, Deano Bruschi, Patterson, N.Y., Anthony Bruschi, Manchester,
DeWayne Bruschi, St Louis, and Aaron Bruschi, Manchester, a daughter, Rebeckah Sue
Seely of Nixa; two brothers, Richard Bruschi, South Beloit, Wis.; and a grandson,
William Bruschi. Mr. Bruschi was a talented craftsman and for twenty seven years
practiced his crafts around Mo. and neighboring states. A master builder, Douglas built
the home he and his family were living in. He was a graduate of the Missouri School of
Cosmetology and was employed at Super Cuts in the Wal-Mart Super Center. He also
owned and operated Bruschi Mobile Home Park in Hollister. A memorial service was
held Saturday Nov. 1, 1997, in the First Baptist Church of Ozark, with Pastor Hosea
Bilyeu officiating. Cremation was done by Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Brush, William Francis "Bill" 6 Dec 1918 - 2 May 1995 CCH-N 10 May 1995
[Note: Son of Simon & Helen (Schnepper) Brush; married 1980 Helen Vaughan]
William Francis "Bill" Brush, 76, Rogersville, died Tuesday, May 2, 1995, in his
home. He was born December 6, 1918, in Olney, Ill., the son of Simon and Helen
Schnepper Brush. He retired from the U. S. Army in 1961 with the rank of Chief Warrant
Officer, III. He was then employed by and retired from the Civil Service and retired as
manager of Ozark Welding in 1981. During World War II he served in Europe and the
Battle of the Bulge. He also served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. He was a
member and elder of Ozark Presbyterian Church. He belonged to Henderson Masonic
Lodge #477, A.F.&A.M, Rogersville, Scottish Rite and Abou Ben Adhem. Temple. He
was a member of V.F.W., Ozark. In 1980 he was married to Helen Vaughan. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard. Survivors include his wife,
Helen; three brothers, Porter Brush, Peoria, Ill, Paul Brush, Rhinelander, Wis., and Leroy
Brush, Duluth, Minn.; two sisters, Helen Hughes, Gridley, Ill., and Aliene Helbling,
Nixa; two stepchildren, Dr. Randy Joe Vaughan, Redlands, Calif., and CDR Freda
Vaughan, USN, Burtonsville, Md.; three step-grandchildren, Jennifer and Joanna

Vaughan, Redlands, Calif., and Chris Parks, Cheyenne, Wyo.; an uncle, Louis Schnepper,
Rosiclair, Ill.; and an aunt, Selma Ingram, Ventura, Calif. Services were held Friday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Robert Brueck officiating. Burial with full
military honors provided by the U.S. Army, Fort Leonard Wood, was in Springfield
National Cemetery. A Masonic Service and V.F.W. honors were Thursday in the funeral
home with visitation following. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri, Ozark Presbyterian Church, or Ozark V.F.W. Post #7628 building
fund.
Bruton, Christine (Hodges) 3 Sep 1946 - 7 Nov 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Ora Hodges]
Christine Bruton, age 53, of Ozark, died Sunday, November 7, 1999 in Cox
Medical Center, South , Springfield. She was born September 3, 1946, and graduated
from Bradleyville High School. Mrs. Bruton worked for Skaggs Community Hospital as
a housekeeper. She was a member of Ozark Full Gospel Church. A son, Nathan Bruton
preceded her in death on May 25, 1994. Survivors include: A daughter, Melinda Merritt
and her husband Ottie, Ozark; a son Jeff Bruton and his wife Lisa, Seymour; two
grandchildren, Charles Bruton and Rebekah Merritt; her parents, Charley and Ora
Hodges, Springfield; her long time companion, Richard Yarberry; brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, at Ozark Full Gospel
Church with Pastor James Eakins officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was Tuesday in the funeral home.
Bruton, James William, Jr. 27 Jan 1920 - 2 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: married Betty]
James William "Bill" Bruton, Jr., 67, of Springfield, died Dec. 2 at St. John's
Regional Health Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Bruton were held Friday at
St. Paul United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Wilber C. Denney and Wesley J.
Arington officiating. Mr. Bruton was born Jan. 27, 1920, and was a lifelong resident of
Springfield. He attended both State Teachers College (now SMSU) and Drury College,
and served as a flight instructor for Cadet Pilot Training during World War II. His most
recent position was as a teacher for the Springfield Public Schools at the Graff Vocational
Education Extension Center. He recently retired, and pursued his many hobbies,
including an abiding love of jazz. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Springfield and later attended St. Paul Methodist Church. He was a longtime member of
the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Jim, of Ozark, and
Richard, of Springfield; two daughters, Helen von Buxhoeveden, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
Janet Walpert, Springfield; five grandchildren, Lisa and Jimmy Bruton, Ozark, Laura
Timbrook, Sausalito, California, and Tyson and Julia von Buxhoeveden, Milwaukee.
Bruton, Nathan Robert 2 Dec 1976 - 25 May 1994 OH 1 Jun 1994
[Note: Son of Richard Fred & Christine (Hodges) Bruton]
Nathan Robert Bruton, 17, Ozark, died Wednesday, May 25, 1994. He was born
Dec. 2, 1976 and attended Ozark Schools where he was presently a junior in High
School. Nathan was a member of Boy Scout Troop #211. Survivors include his mother
and stepfather, Christine Bruton and Richard Yarberry, Ozark; his father, Richard Fred

Bruton, Springfield; a brother, Jeff Bruton and his wife, Lisa, Seymour; a sister, Melinda
Merritt, and her husband, Ottie, Sparta; grandparents Charley and Ora Hodges,
Bradleyville, and Martilla Bruton, Rogersville; a nephew, Charles Bruton; aunts and
uncles. Funeral services were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Allen Waldo
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Bruton, Pearl (Davidson) Feb 1884 - 18 Oct 1967
CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Columbus F. & Georgia A. (McCauley) Davidson; married 1904
James W. Bruton born Mar 1870]
Mrs. Pearl L. Bruton, 83, of Springfield, a former resident of Ozark, died October
18 in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the widow of the late
Dr. J. W. Bruton who practiced medicine here before moving to Springfield in 1922. A
member of the First Baptist Church in Springfield and the Alathean Class of the church,
she also held memberships in P. E. O., the Sorosis Club and Eastern Star. Survivors
include a son, William of Springfield; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 at Jewel E. Windle Chapel, with Dr.
Thomas S. Field officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery.
Bryan, Elsie D. (Pruett) 1913 - 18 Jan 2006 SN-L 19 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of ? & Ferrey Pruett; Granddaughter of John & Flora Pruett; married 15
Oct 1930 Webster Lee Bryan 4 Oct 1906 - 23 May 1978]
Elsie D. Bryan, of Ozark, died in the home of her daughter and son-in-law,
Josephine and Donald Young, of Nixa, on January 18, 2006. Besides her daughter, she is
survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Basel and Beulah Bryan, of Ozark. Visitation
will be Friday, January 20, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home at Ozark.
Graveside services will be at McCauley Cemetery, Ozark, on Saturday, January 21, at 2
p.m.
Bryan, Herbert 27 Dec 1914 - 9 Nov 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p6
OZARK - Services for Herbert Bryan, 62, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Adams Chapel with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery here.
Mr. Bryan was found dead in his home about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday by neighbors,
according to a spokesman for Christian County Coroner Arthur D. Adams,. who said
death was a result of natural causes. Mr. Bryan was a retired electronics engineer for the
Solid State Co. and moved here from Oakland, Calif. about four years ago. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. J. Marie Gentry and Mrs. Irene Benson, Oakland, Calif. and
seven grandchildren.
Bryan, James L. 9 Nov 1921 - 7 Jun 2005 SN-L 9 Jun 2005
[Note: married Mabel "Mabeline" Nance]
James L. Bryan, born November 9, 1921, in Seymour, Mo., to James B. and Opal
Bryan, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 83,
after a lengthy illness. James attended Seymour and Ava schools and the School of the
Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo. He married Mabel "Mabeline" Nance and they had one son,
James A. Bryan. Prior to World War II, James served in the Civilian Conservation Corps,
and during World War II he served in the United States Army and received the Purple

Heart. Together, James and Mabel owned and operated grocery stores in Long Run,
McClurg, and Norwood, Mo. They also owned and operated motel and restaurant
businesses, apartments, and rental houses in and about Springfield, Seymour, Branson,
and Forsyth. James drove for Associated Transport in Liberty, Mo., at one time. James
was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Harlan Bryan. James is survived by
his wife, Mabel, and their son, Jim and his wife, Susan, of Ozark. Also surviving are two
grandchildren, Curt Bryan and his wife, Karen, of Seattle, Wash., and Julie Bryan Wise
and her husband, Garnett, of Ft. Smith, Ark.; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and
nephews. He will be greatly missed by many friends and family members. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2005, in the Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
Service at Rivermonte Chapel, with interment following in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens. Friends may call at their convenience Friday, at the chapel. A memorial has
been established in Mr. Bryan's memory with the American Heart Association, 2446 E.
Madrid, Springfield, MO 65804.
Bryan, Michael Lee 13 Aug 1966 - 8 Aug 2004 SN-L 10 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Basel & Beulah (Stewart) Bryan; married Sondra]
Michael Lee Bryan, age 37, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2004, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born August 13, 1966, the son of Basel and Beulah
(Stewart) Bryan. In 1987, he and Sondra Kay Anderson were united in marriage. He
worked with the Christian County Road Department. Michael's grandbaby and his girls
were the joy of his life. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, and was always quick to help
people when needed. Survivors include his wife, Sondra; three daughters, Jamie
Anderson, Nickie Bryan and Cheyenne Bryan, all of Ozark; a granddaughter, Kailey
Anderson; his parents, Basel and Beulah Bryan, Ozark; a grandmother, Elsie Bryan,
Ozark; two sisters, Vickie Green, Ozark, and Brenda Mitchell, Ponce de Leon; nieces;
nephews; and many friends. He was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Teague; and
grandparents, Webb Bryan, and Richard and Clista Stewart. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Joe Evans officiating. Burial will
follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
AND
Bryan, Michael Lee 13 Aug 1966 - 8 Aug 2004 CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
Michael Lee Bryan, 37, Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born August 13, 1966, the son of Basel and Beulah (Stewart)
Bryan. In 1987 he and Sondra Kay Anderson were united in marriage.He worked with the
Christian County Road Department. Michael's grand baby and his girls where the joy of
his life. He also enjoyed riding his Harley, and was always quick to help people when
needed. Survivors include: His wife, Sondra; three daughters, Jamie Anderson, Nickie
Bryan and Cheyenne Bryan, all of Ozark; a granddaughter, Kailey Anderson; his parents,
Basel and Beulah Bryan, Ozark; a grandmother, Elsie Bryan, Ozark; two sisters, Vickie
Green, Ozark, and Brenda Mitchell, Ponce de Leon; nieces; nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Becky Teague; and grandparents, Webb Bryan, and
Richard and Clista Stewart. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, Aug. 12 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Joe Evans officiating. Burial will follow in JonesChastain Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 pm Wednesday in the funeral home.

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Bryan, Olive D. (Monroe) Jan 1883 - 6 Apr 1963 CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Daughter of John G. & Adeline ( ) Monroe]
A former resident of Springfield, Mrs. Olive M. Bryan, died at Christian Rest
Home in Ozark Saturday night. She had been ill several years and was a member of
Central Assembly of God Church. Surviving are a stepson, Donald Bryan, Tulsa, a sister,
Mrs. Grace M. Farmer, and two nieces, Mrs. Clifford Flood and Mrs. Ernest Moore of
Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Adams-Monger Chapel in
Ozark. The Rev. Jack West officiated and burial was in the East Lawn Cemetery in
Springfield.
Bryant, Alta Irene 3 Dec 1912 - 25 Nov 1997 CCH-N 29 Nov 1997
Alta Bryant, age 85, formerly of Republic, died in Auburn, Cal., Tuesday,
November 25, 1997, at 9:30 p.m. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands;
Cathy and Jerry Wampler of Ozark; and Imogene and Wayne Lawton of Auburn, Calif.;
three sons and their wives; Marshall and Joann Bryant of Granite Bay, Calif.; Randall and
Audrey Bryant, Sacramento, Calif.; and Douglas and Janet Bryant, Ozark. Also she has
12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and one sister Helen Leslie, Marionville.
She was preceded in death by her husband John and an infant daughter. Graveside
services are yet to be determined, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home in
Clever, with the Rev. Jimmy Young officiating. Memorials may be made to Donors
Charity or Ozark United Methodist Church.
Bryant, Charles Bonham “Bonnie” 27 Jun 1881 - 5 Sep 1951 CCR 13 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of James B. & Julia (Webber) Bryant; married 3 Dec 1902 Fannie Edith
Turner 28 Jun 1883 - 18 Mar 1934]
Charles Bonham Bryant, son of the late James B. and Julia Webber Bryant, was
born in Ozark, MO on June 27, 1881 and passed away at the Baptist hospital in Little
Rock, AR, on September 5, 1951. The early years of his life were spent in Ozark and it
was here that he was married to Fannie Edith Turner on December 3, 1902. To this union
three children were born. He was converted at the age of eighteen and was a member of
the Ozark Baptist church for many years. In recent years he was affiliated with the Geyer
Springs Baptist church near Little Rock, where his membership remained at the time of
his death. Mr. Bryant will be remembered by many as one of the early rural mail carriers
in the Ozark territory, having served on route 3 for some eight years. He moved from
Ozark in 1917 and lived for some time in Kansas, then in Texarkana, TX and later to
Little Rock. It was here that his wife passed away on March 18, 1934. During most of
these years he was demurrage inspector for the Western Demurrage and Storage Bureau
operating principally on the railroads of Arkansas and Louisiana. In 1941 “Bonnie”
Bryant, as he was generally known, returned to Ozark and operated a confectionary in the
lobby of the Christian county courthouse until ill health forced his retirement some two
and a half years ago. Since that time, he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. J. H.
Eilers of Little Rock. Survivors include two sons, Charles W. Bryant of North Little
Rock, and W. Guy Bryant of Ozark; the daughter, Mrs. Eilers; a sister, Mrs. D. C.
Leonard of Ozark; and a brother W. D. Bryant of Eldorado, KS; 12 grandchildren and

eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 10:30
o’clock at the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Harold Hurst of the Ozark Baptist
church officiating. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows cemetery near Ozark.
Relatives from out-of-town who spent several days last week in the home of Mr. and
Mrs. D.C. Leonard and attended funeral services for C. B. Bryant, held Saturday morning
at the Chaffin Funeral home chapel were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Bryant of Eldorado, KS;
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Bryant and daughters and Miss Mary Edith Bryant of St. Louis; Mr.
and Mrs. John Prewitt, Mrs. Alton Sheffield and children; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryant,
Mr. and Mrs. L.L. Morehart and sons, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Eilers, Miss Jean Eilers and
Sonny Silers, all of Little Rock, AR.
Bryant, Harreld O. "Bud" 2 May 1921 - 5 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
Harreld O. “Bud” Bryant, age 77, of Chestnutridge, died Tuesday. May 5, 1998 in
his home. He was born May 2, 1921 in Savanna, Oklahoma, and was the son William B.
and Lucy (Miller) Bryant. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
On April 17, 1943 he and W. Violet McDougal were married. Mr. Bryant retired from
Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas. In 1983, he moved from Derby, Kansas to
Chestnutridge. Survivors include: His wife, Violet; three children, Harreld O Bryant, Jr.
and his wife, Aderra, Derby, Kansas, Kay Ballard and her husband, Harold, Marshfield,
and Gary Bryant, Wichita, Kansas, eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three
sisters, Imogene Messina, Stevenville, Texas, Lucille Coker, Antioch, California, and
Rachel Strong, Hawthorne, Nevada. He was preceded in death by three brothers, two
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7,
in Adam, Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John White of Derby. Kansas officiating.
Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery, Chestnutridge.
Bryant, Jack Lee 21 Jan 1944 - 17 Jun 1998
[Note: Son of Kenneth W. & Virginia Lee (Livingston) Bryant; married 3 Dec 1976
Sandra Lorraine Hedgpeth]
Jack Lee Bryant was born in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and was the son of
Kenneth W. and Virginia Lee Livingston Bryant. On December 3, 1976 he married
Sandra Lorraine Hedgpeth. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. Mr.
Bryant was a cattleman and was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Nixa. Survivors
include: his wife Sandra; his mother, Virginia Bryant of Nixa, four brothers and sisters
and their spouses, Jim and Ilene Bryant of Nixa; Judy and Paul Moore of Nixa; Patsy and
Stephen Hedgpeth of Clever; and Jerry and Lynnette Bryant of Nixa, nieces; nephews,
and great nieces and nephews, and a lost of other relatives and friends. His father
preceded him in death in 1970. In memory of Jack Lee Bryant, born 21 January 1944
and passed away 17 June 1998. Services Friday, 19 June 1998, 2:00 p.m. at Calvary
Bible Church, Nixa MO. Officiating is Rev. Joseph M. Fahl. Music: Ron Goodman the
soloist. Escorts are: Jim Bryant, Jerry Bryant, Paul Moore, Stephen Hedgpeth, Jerry
Hedgpeth, and Linza Hedgpeth. Interment at Payne Cemetery. Contributed by Marcia
Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Bryant, James Paul 12 Jul 1935 - 26 Feb 2007 SN-L 1 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of James Paul & Stella Bryant; married 11 Dec 1953 Dorothy Jean Young]

James Paul Bryant, 71, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, in his home.
He was born July 12, 1935, in Hamilton, Ohio, to James Paul and Stella Bryant. James
graduated from Seven Mile H.S. in 1953 and North Central Bible College in 1964. On
Dec. 11, 1953, he married Dorothy Jean Young in Hamilton, Ohio. For 38 years he
served as an Assemblies of God Missionary to West Africa and Central Asia, retiring in
December 2005. He enjoyed reading and loved people. James was preceded in death by
his parents. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his children: son Rev. Terry Bryant and
wife, Pam, of Erie, Pa.; daughter Debbie Lecocq and husband, Rev. Robert Lecocq, of
Wauchula, Fla.; and daughter Suzanne Buchanan of Ozark, Mo.; grandchildren, Matthew
Bryant and Brianne Dobson, both of Calif.; Joe Lecocq of Wash.; Maria Lecocq, Taylor
Buchanan and Leana Buchanan, all of Mo.; and Tony Lecocq of Fla.; greatgrandchildren, Mya Dobson and Asher Bryant; a brother and his wife, Dr. David Bryant
and Debbie; sisters and their spouses, Iris Farler and Rex, Faye Jones, Bertha Logsdon
and Tom, Bea Bialik and Gordon, Jeanne Broberg and David, Emily McFee and Ron, and
Linda Carter and Dale; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be 5 to
8 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2007, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East. A funeral service will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, at James River Assembly of God, Ozark. Burial
will be in Hamilton, Ohio, on March 5, 2007. Memorial contributions may be made to
Assemblies of God World Missions.
Bryant, Jewell “Judy” (Glossip) Keeling 31 Jul 1907 - 8 Jan 1964 CCR 9 Jan 1964 p6
[Note: Buried in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under name Jewell Bryant]
Mrs. Judy Glossip Bryant, 56, Ponce de Leon, died at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital at Springfield following a long illness. She is survived by her husband,
Everett C. Bryant; and two sons, Benny Joe Keeling and James Keeling, Jr. and a
daughter, Mrs. Marie Blaine, all of Bakersfield, Calif. Other survivors include her
mother, Mrs. Martha Belle Glossip, Bakersfield; two brothers, J. W. Glossip, Bakersfield
and Herman Glossip, Ponce de Leon; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Hensley and Mrs. Della
Mae Jackson, both of Ponce de Leon; a step-son, Cecil Lee Bryant, Gary, Ind.; and five
grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Bryant, Jo Ann (Erhardt) 29 Nov 1938 - 13 Jul 1999 CCH-N 21 Jul 1999
[Note: married 1960 Marshall Bryant]
Jo Ann Bryant, age 60 of Granite Bay, CA passed away on July 13, 1999, in the
comfort of her home. She was born on November 29, 1938, in Thayer, MO. She
graduated from Central High School in Springfield in 1957. She married Marshall Bryant
in 1960, at which time they moved to CA. Granite Bay, CA has been Jo Ann's home
since 1978. She was a real estate agent up to the time of her recent illness. She was an
active member of the Bayside Covenant Church in Granite Bay, CA. She is survived by
her husband Marshall; two daughters, Kimberli Swain and Kerri Bruce, Ozark; four
grandchildren; two brothers, Don Ehrhardt, Forsyth and Roscoe Ehrhardt, Squires; seven
sisters, Vida Stoval and Glenda Slaughter, Springfield, Opal Boze, Koshkonong, Lillian
Huffman, Thayer, Gerry McIntosh, Hollywood, FL. Loretta Wright, Holly MI and
Wanda Johnson, Tacoma, WA, and many other relatives and friends. Arrangements are
entrusted to the care of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends and relatives are invited to
the visitation on Wednesday July 21, 1999, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Graveside services will be Thursday, July 22, 1999, at 10 a.m. in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
Clever. Memorial contributions may be made to Sutter Hospice/Roseville, One Medical
Plaza, Roseville, CA 95661.
Bryant, John D.
6 May 1903 - 22 Apr 1970
John D. Bryant, 68, former resident of Republic, died Tuesday night at Garden
Grove, Calif., after a brief illness. Mr. Bryant is survived by his wife, Alts; two
daughters, Mrs. Kathy Wampler of Ozark and Mrs. Emma Jean Lawton of Garden Grove,
Calif.; three sons, Marshal of Glendale, Calif., Randall of Garden Grove, Calif., and
Douglas of the home; three sisters, five brothers and seven grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Bryant, Kenneth William 1917 - 7 Apr 1970 CCR 9 Apr 1970 p8
Funeral services for Kenneth William Bryant, 52, of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. today
in the First Christian Church at Mountain Home, Ark. with the Rev. Joe Fahl and the
Rev. Robert Bell officiating. Burial will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens under direction
of McClure of Mountain Home. A former resident of Mountain Home, Mr. Bryant was a
longtime resident of Nixa, a veteran of World War II, and a member of Friend Lodge No.
351, A. F. & A. M. of Ozark. He was killed in a one-car accident at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday
at the junction of U.S. 160 and Mo. 5 in Gainsville. Surviving are his wife, Virginia;
three sons, Jim, Jack and Jerry, all of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Judy Moore and
Mrs. Patsy Hedgpeth, both of Nixa; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bryant, Mountain
Home; two brothers, Robert Bryant of Gainesville and Billy Bryant of Mountain Home;
three sisters, Mrs. James Johnson and Mrs. Leslie Skeet, both of Mountain Home and
Mrs. Billy Joe Chase, St. Louis; and four grandchildren.
Bryant, Margaret E. 28 Jul 1880 - 28 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married John T. Bryant 12 Sep 1874 - 17 Feb 1941]
OZARK - Mrs. Margaret E. Bryant, 95, Ozark, died at 4 a.m. Thursday in
Christian County Nursing Home here after a short illness. A resident here most of her
life, she was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Mamie Bridges, Ozark and Mrs. Nora Lair, Loftin, Calif.; a son, Orby of Rolla; 19
grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Services for
Mrs. Margaret E. Bryant, 95, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery near Ozark.
AND
Bryant, Margaret E. 28 Jul 1880 - 28 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
The family of Margaret Bryant would like to take this means of expressing their
appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown them at the death of their mother and
grandmother. May God bless each of you. Mr. and Mrs. Orby Bryant. Mr. and Mrs. Bert
Bridges. Mrs. Nola Lair and grandchildren.
Bryant, Patty Aug 1957 - 17 Apr 1978
CCR 24 Apr 1958 p4
Funeral services for Patty Bryant, eight-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Bryant of Phoenix, Ariz. were held Monday afternoon at Phoenix. She died last

Thursday in a Phoenix hospital from injuries suffered from a fall from her crib. The
parents are former residents of Ozark, and grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Bryant of
Ozark.
Bryant, Virginia L. (Livingston) 5 Jun 1916 - 12 Jan 2001 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
Virginia L. Bryant, age 84. of Nixa, passed away Friday, January 12 2001 in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born June 5, 1916 in Mountain Home, Arkansas,
the daughter of Cliff and Ariel (Wright) Livingston. Mrs. Bryant was a homemaker and
also worked for the Nixa Enterprise for 10 years. She attended Calvary Bible Church, and
had been active in the Nixa Senior Citizen Center. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Kenneth Bryant in 1970, a son, Jack Bryant in 1998, a twin brother, Vaughn
Livingston, a brother, Robert Livingston, and a sister, Marjorie Adams. Survivors
include: Two sons and their wives, Jim and Ilene Bryant, and Jerry and Lynnette Bryant,
all of Nixa; two daughters and their husbands, Judy and Paul Moore, Nixa, and Patsy and
Stephen Hedgpeth, Clever; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Bryant, Nixa; eight grandchildren
and their spouses, Lesley and Gary Gann, Shawn and Summer Bryant, Lorie Moore,
Jamie and Mike Daniel, Shannon Bryant, Jason and Jennifer Hedgpeth, Kim and Pat
Perryman, Angela and Scott Berry; seven great-grandchildren; a niece, Linda Cotham;
two nephews, Bill Adams and Robert Adams, Texas; and a dear family friend, Betty
Barton. A graveside service was 3:00 p.m. in Baxter Memorial Gardens, Mountain
Home, Arkansas with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Arrangements were under the
directions of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to
Calvary Bible Church, Building Fund, or Alzheimer's Association.
Bryant, Wilbur Duff “Mann” 1892 - 17 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
Wilbur Duff (Mann) Bryant, 71, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Veterans
Hospital, Wichita, Kan., where he had been a patient the past six weeks. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church at Eldorado, Kan., where he had lived the past 44
years. A veteran of World War I, he was a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars,
and a member of the American Legion and the Elks. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle
E. Bryant of Eldorado; one sister, Mrs. D.C. Leonard of Ozark; a niece, Mrs. J.H. Ellers
of Little Rock, Ark; and two nephews, Chas. W. Bryant of North Little Rock and W. Guy
Bryant of Ozark. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Marsh Funeral
Home in Aurora, Mo. Interment will be in Aurora Cemetery.
Bryant, William Herbert 28 May 1935 - 20 Jan 2000
CCH-N 16 Feb 2000
William Herbert Bryant, 63, of Phoenix, an aerospace machinist, died Jan. 30,
2000. He was born in Texarkana, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Jewel M; daughter,
Kimberly Penick; sons Victor and Richard; sister, Glenda Tilton; brother, Gaylon; and
four grandchildren. Services were noon Thursday, First Baptist Church of Peoria, 8313
W. Cactus, Peoria. Contributions: to favorite library branch. Best Funeral Services and
Chapel.
Buchanan, Everett 19 May 1928 – 3 Jul 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
Everett Buchanan, 72, Sparta, Missouri, went to be with the Lord at 1:55 p.m.
Monday, July 3, 2000, in his home with his loving family by his side. Everett was born

May 19, 1928, in Ava, Missouri to Cecil and Bertha (Moore) Buchanan. On September
22, 1945, he was united in marriage to Donna Shewmaker in Yakima, Washington, and to
this union seven children were born. He was a retired minister and a member of the
Eastside General Baptist Church, Springfield, Missouri. He was also a member of the
Sparta Masonic Lodge two hundred ninety six. He enjoyed showing Fox Trotting Horses,
archery, fishing, and hunting. His greatest passion was his ministry and teaching people
to know God. Everett was preceded in death by both his parents; a brother, Granvil
Buchanan; and a son Jerry Buchanan. He is survived by his wife Donna, of the home;
three sons and their wives Jim and Patty Buchanan, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Ron and
Virginia Buchanan, Wagoner, Oklahoma; Cliff and Nancy Buchanan, Wagoner,
Oklahoma; three daughters and their husbands Lorraine and Larry Lakey, O'Fallon,
Missouri; Donna and Steve Sherman, Ava, Missouri; Debbie and Jim Johnston,
Rogersville, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; six sisters Zola Jefferson, Mt. Home,
Arkansas; Wilma Atchison, Exeter, California; Lola Pettyjohn, Lindsey, California; Jean
Albert, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Joanne Lupton, Sparta, Missouri; Norma Wood, Ozark,
Missouri and many other relatives and friends. Services were held Thursday, July 6,
2000, at 10:00 a.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. R.E. Helsley and
Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Burial followed in the Masonic section of the Sparta
Cemetery, Sparta, Missouri. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 5, 2000, from 7:00 to
8:00 p.m. in the funeral home with Masonic services following visitation. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Johns Hospice and The American Cancer Society C/O
Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, Missouri 65721.
Buchanan, Nellie A. (Davis) 13 Oct 1901 - 4 Dec 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of Thomas David & Mary Matilda (Johnson) Davis; married 2 Oct 1926
Leo Buchanan]
Nellie A. Buchanan, 88, died in her home in Springfield at 7:30 a.m. Monday
after a long illness. Mrs. Buchanan, the third of eight children, was born Oct. 13, 1901 to
Thomas David Davis and Mary Matilda Johnson. She lived her early years in Sparta and
Ozark and resided in Springfield since early adulthood. She married Leo Buchanan Oct.
2, 1926. A homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leo, in 1964, and her
eldest son, Gordon "Buck" in 1988. She is survived by three sons, Charles, Paul and Ray,
all of Springfield; three daughters, Wilma Goodale, Springfield, Lois Jones, Las Vegas,
Nev., and Alice Seranno, St. Louis; a daughter-in-law, June Buchanan, Springfield; a
brother, Raymond Davis and his wife, Rosetta, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 21
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Buck, Allie (Cantrell) 19 Apr 1898 - 4 Mar 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
Services for Mrs. Allie Buck, 80, Hartville, were held Tuesday in the Wood
Chapel, Hartville with burial in Boyer Cemetery. Mrs. Buck died Sunday after a short
illness. A brother, Orville Cantrell, Billings, is among survivors.
AND
Buck, Allie (Cantrell) 19 Apr 1898 - 4 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
Funeral services were held March 6 in Hartville for Mrs. Allie Buck, 80. She
died March 4 in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Burial was in Boyer Cemetery.
A brother, Orville Cantrell, Billings, is among those surviving.

Buck, Robert H. 1908 - 13 May 1962
CCR 18 May 1962 p6
Funeral services for Robert H. Buck, 53, who died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday at his
home in Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Burial was
in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Born at Lebanon, Mr.
Buck had resided at Ponce de Leon for the past 28 years. He was a member of the Baptist
Church and the Galena Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter,
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Rich, 702 North Burton, Springfield; a son, Byron Kent, 1322 West
Bennett, Springfield; a brother, R. V. of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Peacock of
Conway and Mrs. Ina Wilson of Pocatello, Idaho and a grandchild.
Buckingham, Claudette 6 Nov 1951 - 17 Jun 2004 SN-L 20 Jun 2004 & CCH-N 23 Jun
2004
Claudette Buckingham, age 52, of Nixa, died June 17. Private services will be at a
later date. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Buckley, Edward "Pokey" 5 Oct 1902 - 22 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: married Novella 31 Aug 1902 - Feb 1980]
Edward "Pokey" Buckley, 85, of Springfield, died at 9:15 a.m. March 22 at St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Buckley
were held March 24 in the Greenlawn South Chapel, with the Rev. Estle I. Moore
officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. A native of Oregon County, he had lived
in Springfield since 1927. After his retirement from the Lipscomb Grain and Seed
Company, where he worked for 40 years, he worked for the Lipscomb Brothers Seed
Company for several years prior to his final retirement. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Novella, in 1980, and by a son, Ray, in 1985. His survivors include two daughters,
Dorothy Brumley, Springfield, and Carolyn Lisenby, Billings; two sons, J.W.,
Springfield, and Donald, Bolivar; a daughter-in-law, Bernice Buckley, Tulsa, Oklahoma;
a brother; Charley, Joplin; two sisters, Bertha Buckley and Bessie Nimmo, both of
Springfield; 10 grandchildren: and nine great-grandchildren.
Buckmaster, William Edward 16 May 1937 - 18 Aug 1954
Funeral services for William Edward Buckmaster, 17, of Route 1, Clever, who
was killed yesterday in a one-car accident on Highway 14, near his home, will be at 2
p.m. Friday at Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. H. C. Green officiating. Burial
will be under direction of Harris of Clever. Young Buckmaster was born at Tulsa and
moved to the Clever vicinity with his family in 1951. His father, Edward Buckmaster,
was a prisoner of war in World War II and died shortly after his release. Survivors are
his mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. William Carl Riley; three brothers, Danny
Eugene, Jerry Ray and Jimmy Dwayne Buckmaster, all of the home; a sister, Ruby Lee
Buckmaster of the home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maggie Buckmaster of Tulsa,
and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Critser of Tulsa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of August 1954, in the margin.
Buddette, Edith A. “Ede” (Hutter) 10 May 1919 - 19 Mar 1994 OH 23 Mar 1994

[Note: Daughter of Andrew & Flora (Sapp) Hutter; married Henri A. “Bud” Buddette 31
Aug 1913 - 31 May 1987]
Edith A. Buddette, 74, Ozark, died Saturday, March 19, 1994 in Springfield
Doctors Hospital, Extended Care Unit, following a short illness. She was born May 10,
1919 in Butler County, Kan., the daughter of Andrew and Flora Sapp Hutter. After
growing up in Butler County, she moved to southern California where she met and
married Henri A. Buddette. While in California, she worked at Northrup and Edwards Air
Force Bases. She was also active in PTA and other activities. The family moved to
Missouri in 1960. She retired in 1981 after 15 years of service with the Commodity Food
Program and Division of Family Services. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, Henri a. Buddette in 1987, two brothers and four sisters. Survivors include one
son, James A. Buddette, Ozark; four daughters, Tomi Doty, Highlandville, Donna Short,
Galena, Sharon Matney, Springfield, and Cindy Buddette, Jefferson City; one brother,
Joe Hutter, Augusta, Kan.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Tuesday in Harris Funeral Home, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Martin Sifford officiating. Burial followed in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Buescher, Fred G. 13 Sep 1908 - 4 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: married Beulah O. Hanafin 3 Jun 1908 - 9 Jun 1989 ]
AND
Buescher, Beulah O. (Hanafin) 3 Jun 1908 - 9 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Tishie (Jones) Hanafin; married Fred G. Buescher 13 Sep
1908 - 4 Jun 1989]
Fred G. Buescher, 80, of St. James, died June 4 at the Candlelight Lodge Nursing
Home in Columbia. Beulah O. Buescher, 81, of St. James, died June 9 at University
Hospital in Columbia. Services for Mr. Buescher were held June 9 at the James and Gahr
Chapel, St. James. The Rev. Luke Turnbough officiated. Interment was in St. James
Cemetery. Services for Mrs. Buescher were held June 11 in the James and Gahr Chapel,
with the Rev. Luke Turnbough officiating. Burial was in St. James Cemetery. Mr.
Buescher was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge,
both of St. James. He was a retired, self-employed farmer. He was preceded in death by
his parents; by a daughter, Linda, in 1982; by one sister, Hilda Protte; and by two
brothers, Ervin and Emil Buescher. Mrs. Buescher was employed by the St. Louis County
Special Education School District as a teacher prior to her retirement. She was a member
of the United Methodist Church in St. James. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Claude and Tishie (Jones) . Hanafin; by her husband, Fred; by one brother, Earl Hanafin;
and by one sister; Mildred Crawford. Surviving the Bueschers are their daughter and her
family, Mary Ann and Roy Eberbach of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren David
and Beth Eberbach; Mr. Buescher's sister Clara Seibert of Manchester; Mrs. Buescher's
four brothers, Don, Leon and Ottis Hanafin, all of Clever, and Kenneth Hanafin of
Springfield; and her sister, Betty Wright, of Clever. Memorials are suggested to the
United Methodist Church of St. James.
Buff, Ralph W. 28 Feb 1902 - 16 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5
[Note: married Beulah]

Services for Ralph W. Buff, 77, Springfield, were held Aug. 18 at Greenlawn
North Cemetery. His survivors include his wife, Beulah and two sons, Ralph, Jr.
Highlandville and Ted, Nixa. Mr. Buff died Aug 16 shortly after admittance to the Cox
Medical Center, He apparently suffered a heart attack.
Buis, Everett D. 22 Aug. 1920 - 8 Mar 1996 CCH-N 13 Mar 1996 [CCH-N 13 Jan 1996
(SIC)]
[Note: Son of Delano River & Cora (Vest) Buis; married 16 May 1942 Violet Muezet
Wakefield]
Everett D. Buis, age 75, of Ozark, and a long time resident of Decatur, Illinois,
died Friday, March 8, 1996, at the home of his daughter. He was born Aug. 22, 1920 in
Louisville, Illinois, and was the son of Delano River and Cora Vest Buis. He was united
in marriage to Violet Muezet Wakefield on May 16, 1942, and they were the parents of
five children. Mr. Buis was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day
Saints. He was a Veteran of World War II, and a retired mail carrier. He was also a voice
student of Professor Gabriella Nagy for over twenty years, and was a long time member
of the Geneological Society. He was preceded in death by: his wife; and children, Donald
Eugene and Donna Muezet. Survivors include: three children, Roger Buis and his wife,
Mary, of Decatur, IIL, Mrs. Jessie (Sandra) Howard, of Ozark, and Mrs. Mark (Diane)
Stephenson, Idaho; a brother, Wilbur E. Buis, Decatur, three sisters, Evelyn Schaefer, of
Palmyra, Mo., Velma Leming and Mildred Combs, both of Decatur; thirty-four
grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were Tuesday, March 12, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Decatur, Ill.,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
LDS Church Missionary Fund or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Bullard, Harvey Lee 1891 - 11 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Harvey Lee Bullard 65, who died December 11 at the home
of a sister, Mrs. Pearl Brown at Billings were held December 13 at the Harris Funeral
Chapel in Billings with Rev. Richard Gandy officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery
of Springfield under direction of Harris. He was a veteran of World War One and served
two years overseas. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Virdie Little of
Springfield; one half-brothers, Wesley Turner of Strafford; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frances
Freeman of Springfield and Mrs. Susie Verch of Billings.
Bullard, Joyce Kathryn (Brooks) 12 Mar 1933 -15 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
Joyce Kathryn Bullard, age 65, of Clever, died Monday, June 15, 1998, in the
home she shared with her granddaughter, Tina Loeffler. She was born in Lamar, Colo.;
and was the daughter of Oscar and Vicey Brooks. Mrs. Bullard attended the First Baptist
Church of Clever. Survivors include: four children, Jeanne Kay Bullard, Springfield, and
Michael K. Bullard, Prosser, Wash.; 11 grandchildren, Tina Loeffler, Lauren, Brooke,
Hunter, and Kade Bullard; Heather and Holly Hollandsworth; Charley, Casey and Carley
Bullard, and John Arnold; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Adam Loeffler; seven
brothers and sisters, Violet Madison, Jewell Bean, Irene Brito, Bernita Ryan, Janice Ray,
Royal Brooks, and Leroy Brooks; and her former husband, C.K. Bullard. She was
preceded in death by a son, Terry Kim Bullard and five brothers and sisters, Harold and

Marland Brooks, Leoma Maloney and two infants. Funeral services were Thursday, June
18, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Mark Smith officiating.
Bullis, Ronald E. “Pete” 15 Jun 1931 - Oct 1976 OH 4 Nov 1976 p6
[Note: Son of ? & Lucille (?) Bullis]
SPARTA - R. E. “Pete” Bullis, 45, a former resident of Sparta, died at 8:15 p.m.
Monday in Memorial Hospital in Lake Charles, La. from a gunshot wound received about
five hours earlier at his home in Lake Charles,. Authorities said the wound was
apparently self-inflicted, Mr. Bullis, a native of Ottuma, Iowa, came to Sparta in 1946.
He went into the Army a year later. After serving 12 years, he returned to the Sparta and
Springfield area, moving to Lake Charles in 1960. He is survived by a daughter, Tina and
a son, Ronald, both of Mankato, Minn.; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Sagerser, Anchorage,
Alaska; a sister, Mrs. Marianne Bilyeu, Sparta; three half-brothers, Herbert Friend,
Hutchinson, Kan, and James and Stanley Sagerser, both of Anchorage; and a half-sister,
Mrs. Linda Repogle. Services for R. E. “Pete” Bullis, 45, a former resident here, were at
2 p.m. Monday in the Springfield National Cemetery with Tom Smith officiating. Burial
was under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Bulmer, Frederick T. 5 Sep 1907 - 2 Dec 1964
CCR 3 Dec 1964 p1
Fred Bulmer, 57. of Ozark died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital at
Springfield where he had been a patient 10 days. A World War II veteran, Mr. Bulmer
came to Ozark four years ago from Escondido, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Patricia;
two daughters, Ann and Claire, both of the home; two sons, Richard if Rolla and Bruce of
the home; and a grandchild. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Bulmer will be announced by
Harris of Ozark.
Bumgarner, Eric 11 Jul 1955 - 24 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: Son of Gene & ? (Betterson) Bumgarner]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Eric Bumgarner, 22, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. The funeral
home will announce the arrangements. Mr. Bumgarner died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday at Cox
Medical Center after a five-month illness. He was a farmer, a member of the Rogersville
Baptist Church and a 1974 graduate of Logan-Rogersville High School. He was engaged
to marry Miss Pam Underwood, Rogersville. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Bumgarner; a brother, Terry and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Betterson, all
of Rogersville.
Bumgarner, John A. 1880 - 6 Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
John A. Bumgarner, 88, Rogersville, died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. A retired farmer and merchant in the Rogersville
community, Mr. Bumgarner was a deacon in the Harmony Baptist Church. He is survived
by three sons, Cecil, Ivan and Eugene, all of Rogersville; three daughters, Mrs. Nina
King, Niangua, and Mrs. Myrtle Detrick and Mrs. Emogene Hedgpeth, both of
Rogersville; 27 grandchildren and 55 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville with the Rev. Howard Blevins

assisted by the Rev. Martin Miller officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery under
direction of Marsh.
Bumgarner, Johnny Eugene 23 Jun 1923 - 28 May 2005 SN-L 30 May 2005
[Note: Son of John A. & Cora Jane (Hobson) Bumgarner; married 30 Jan 1948 Elise Lea
Batterson]
Johnny Eugene Bumgarner, 81, of Rogersville, passed away at 8 a.m. Saturday,
May 28, 2005, in his home. Gene was born on June 23, 1923, in Marshfield to John A.
Bumgarner and Cora Jane Hobson Bumgarner. Gene was a graduated of Rogersville
High School and a member of the Rogersville First Baptist Church. Gene served in the
U.S. Army in World War II and was a retired car salesman. Gene was married to Elise
Lea Batterson on January 30, 1948, and she survives, of the home. Gene was preceded in
death by his parents; a son, Eric Dean Bumgarner; and grandson, Matthew Jon
Bumgarner; two brothers; and three sisters. Survivors are his wife, Elise, of the home;
one son, Terry Gene Bumgarner and wife, Cathryn, of Sparta; five grandchildren, Sean
Bumgarner and wife, Jessica, Nathan, Erin, Anna, and Andrew Bumgarner; four greatgrandchildren, Dylan, Ryan, Matthew, and Elija Bumgarner; and several nieces and
nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in the Rogersville First
Baptist Church, with burial in the Holland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. John's
Hospice.
Bumgarner, Matthew Jon 25 Sep 1975 - 30 Sep 1993 OH 6 Oct 1993
[Note: Son of Terry & Cathryn (Johns) Bumgarner]
Matthew Jon Bumgarner, 18, Sparta, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1993 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Sept. 25, 1975 the son of Terry and
Cathryn Johns Bumgarner. He was a 1993 graduate of Sparta High School. While at
Sparta High School, he was a member of the Trap and Skeet Shooting team. His team
won the State Championship in the Youth Hunter Challenger event and also placed third
in the National High School Trapteam Competition. He was currently attending
Southwest State University. He was employed by Smitty’s in Nixa and previously had
been employed by Ozark Shooters. He was a member of First Baptist Church of
Rogersville. Survivors include his parents, Terry and Cathryn Johns Bumgarner; three
brothers, Sean, Nathan, and Andrew; two sisters, Erin and Anna, all of the home;
grandparents Gene and Elsie Bumgarner, Rogersville, and I. J. and Susie Johns, Sparta, a
great-grandmother, Ida Batterson, Rogersville, other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services were Sunday, Oct. 3, in Adams Funeral Home with Brother Winston Burton
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Sparta High School for the FFA Trap and Skeet Shooting Team.
Bumgarner, Norma (Stewart) 1920 - 1 Nov 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
Funeral services for a former Rogersville resident, Mrs. Norma Bumgarner, 49, of
Manteca, Calif. were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Berthold Mortuary in Manteca. Mrs.
Bumgarner died at 3 p.m. Saturday in a Manteca hospital after a 5-year illness. A native
of Rogersville, she was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church south of
Rogersville. Survivors include her husband, John; a son, John Gary Bumgarner of the

home; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy S. Obrero, Manteca; her mother, Mrs. Della Stewart,
Stockton, Calif.; three brothers, Frank Stewart, Stockton, Calif.. Fred Bumgarner, Ripon,
Calif.. and L. E. Bumgarner, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Singer, Stockton, Calif,
and Mrs. Cleta Bumgarner, San Jose, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Bumgarner, Pearl L. (Kincannon) 7 Sep 1904 – 12 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
Pearl L. Bumgarner, 96, of Rogersville, passed away at 9:26 p.m., Saturday, May
12, 2001, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Pearl was born on Sept. 7, 1904, in Webster
Country, Mo., to George and Elda Lawson Kincannon. She attended State Teachers
College at SMSU in Springfield, and she taught at White Oak, Cave Springs, Normandy
and Black Oak Schools. She also worked as a psychiatric technician at Stockton State
Hospital. Pearl was a member of First Baptist Church and the Bethel Chapter of the
Eastern Star in Rogersville. Pearl married Cecil James Bumgarner April 3, 1927, and he
preceded her in death on August 16, 1991. She was also preceded in death by brothers Ira
and Ray, sister Vivean Steward and great-grandchild Terrill Stokes. Surviving are two
sons: JR Bumgarner and wife Betty of Warrensburg, Mo., and John Bumgarner and wife
Lola of Ozark; daughter Sondra Mayfield and husband Jim of Stockton, Calif.; seven
grandchildren: Lea Hammond and husband Chuck, Lyn Richardson and husband David,
Mark Bumgarner, Cindee Mayfield, Derrick Mayfield and wife Tina, Terry Burghardt
and husband John, and Sue Ann Brown; six greatgrandchildren: Joshua Hammond,
Ashley Hammond, Katie Hammond, Adam Mayfield, Michael Mayfield and Sherrie
Duncan; two great-great-granddaughters: Morgan and Samantha Duncan; brother-in-law
Gene Bumgarner and wife Elsie; and two sisters-in-law Emogene Hedgpeth and Myrtle
D’Andera, all of Rogersville. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2001, in the
Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Holland Cemetery.
Visitation was from 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16.
Bumgarner, Wilma May (?) Masters 31 Dec 1935 - 3 Oct 2003 SN-L 7 Oct 2003
[Note: married first ? Masters; married second ? Bumgarner]
Wilma May Bumgarner, 67, Nixa, passed away at 10:45 a.m. October 3, 2003, in
Cox South Hospital. Wilma was a homemaker and member of the Methodist faith. She
was a 1953 graduate of Fordland High School. She is survived by one son, Vic Masters,
Fordland; one daughter, Deborah Pogue and her husband, Ronnie, Loves Park, Ill.; one
sister, Bonnie Hargis, Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren, Steve Pogue, Heather Pogue,
and Josh Pogue, all of Loves Park, Ill., Aaron Masters and his wife, Shyra, and Craig
Masters, all of Fordland, Mo.; one nephew, Reggie Bumgarner and his family, Fordland.
Funeral services for Wilma Bumgarner will be at 2 p.m. today in Fraker Funeral Home,
Marshfield, with Pastor Mike Wanner officiating. Burial will be in the Fordland
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time today in the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Childrens' Miracle
Network or the charity of the donor's choice.
Bunch, Anita Gertrude (Warren) Wallace 9 Aug 1886 - 24 Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov
1952 p5
Mrs. Gertrude Bunch, 66, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died
Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Holly McConnell after a short illness. Mrs.

Bunch was a member of the Ozark Christian Church and the Ozark Book Club. She is
survived by one son, James Wallace of Albuquerque, N. M. and a brother, Seth Warren
of Ozark.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel
with burial in Ozark Cemetery.
Bunch, Arther 23 Jul 1915 - 23 Sep 1997
[Note: Son of Loyal & Sallie (Boyd) Bunch; married 6 Sep 1940 Juanita Rogers]
Arther Bunch, 82, Nixa, Mo. died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, Mo. He was born July 23, 1915, in Greene County, the son of Loyal
and Sallie (Boyd) Bunch. On Sept 6, 1940, he was united in marriage to Juanita Rogers.
Mr. Bunch retired from Fowler-Stone Automotive Supply Company. Survivors include
his wife Juanita; two children, Regina Ann Pendleton, Danian, Texas, and Steven Bunch
and his wife Theresa Duncan, Springfield; two grandchildren, Sally Stone and her
husband Doug, Republic; and Bradley Bunch Springfield; a brother Lynn Bunch,
Republic; a sister Lelia Stokes, Springfield and a host of nieces and nephews. His parents
preceded him in death as well as a brother, Harrell Bunch and a sister, Nina Barkauskas.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Friday, Sept. 26 1997, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Contributed by Larry Boyd.
Bunch, Cecil 30 May 1886 - 9 Jul 1951 CCR 12 Jul 1951
[Note: Son of James & Harriet (Crain) Bunch; married Anita Gertrude Warren 9 Aug
1886 - 24 Nov 1952 - wife’s maiden name from her obit, her mortuary record & her
census records as a child]
Cecil Bunch, 65, former Ozark merchant, died at 8:00 Monday evening, July 9, at
his home in Ozark following a short illness. He had suffered a stroke two weeks ago from
which he did not rally. Born in Ozark May 30, 1886 to James and Harriet Bunch, Mr.
Bunch spent his life in the Ozark community. At one time, with his brother Lora, he
operated the Bunch Bros. Grocery on the northeast corner of the courthouse square.
Survivors include his widow, Gertrude Wallace Bunch; his mother, Mrs. Harriet Harris of
Ozark; two brothers, Lora of Ozark and Dr. J. R. Bunch of Nevada, Mo; two sisters, Miss
Jimmie Bunch and Mrs. Frank Canard of Ozark; three half-sisters, Miss Eunice Harris of
Springfield, Mrs. Mary Farmer of Tulsa, and Mrs. Allene Hall of Los Angeles; a stepson,
James Wallace of Las Vegas, NM; and an uncle, Tom Crain of Ozark. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon at Chaffin Funeral Home chapel in Ozark, with the Rev.
Harold H. Hurst, pastor of the First Baptist church, officiating. Burial was made in the
city cemetery.
Bunch, Edward C. 29 Sep 1892 - 27 Jun 1966
CCR 30 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Eff & Sarah (Porter) Bunch; married Flora May Daugherty 21 Jan 1895 12 May 1965]
Ed C. Bunch, 73, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 3:15 p.m. Monday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Bunch was a retired farmer. He was a member of
the Center Point Church of Christ. He is survived by one son, Ellis, of the home; two
brothers, John, Route 3, Rogersville and Loyal, Route 1, Nixa; and one grandson. Funeral

services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here, with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Bunch, Flora May (Daugherty) 21 Jan 1895 - 12 May 1965 CCR 20 May 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Francis M. & Flora A. (Jessup) Daugherty; married Edward C. Bunch
29 Sep 1892 - 27 Jun 1966]
Mrs. May Bunch, 70, Route 2, Rogersville, died Wednesday night at St. John’s
Hospital after a short Illness. She was a longtime Christian County resident and a
member of Center Point C Church of Christ. Survivors are her husband, Ed; a son, Ellis,
of the home; a sister, Mrs. Anna Bunch, Morrisville; and a grandson. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Bunch, Harrell Everett “Hoover” 5 Feb 1913 - 4 Feb 1979
HARRELL “Hoover” Bunch, 65, Ozark died at 1 p.m. Sunday in Skaggs
Community Hospital, Branson, Mo. following a long illness. Mr. Bunch was a retired
farmer. Survivors include his two sons, Everett, Monett and Thomas of Fair Grove; three
daughters, Mrs. Sarah Dobson, Kansas, Mrs. Carol Ward St Paul, Kansas, and Wanda
Toliver, Bentonville, Arkansas; two brothers, Lynn, Halltown and Arthur of Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Nina Barkauskas, Washington and Leah Stokes of Willard; 27 grandchildren
and three great-grandchildren. Harris Funeral Home of Ozark will announce the
arrangements. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 5, 1979}
AND
Bunch, Harrell Everett “Hoover” 5 Feb 1913 - 4 Feb 1979
Funeral services for Harrell “Hoover” Bunch, 65, of Ozark will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Funeral Chapel with the Rev Lee O. Inman officiating, with
burial in the Hopedale Cemetery. Mr. Bunch died at 1 p.m. Sunday in Skaggs
Community Hospital, Branson after a long illness. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader
February 6, 1979} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Bunch, Harrell Everett “Hoover” 5 Feb 1913 - 4 Feb 1979 OH 8 Feb 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Loyal & Sarah "Sallie" (Boyd) Bunch; married Lois Inman]
Services for Harrell “Hoover” Bunch, 65, Ozark, were held Wednesday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Lee O. Inman officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Mr.
Bunch died at 1 p.m. Sunday in Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson after a long
illness. Survivors include two sons, Everett, Monett and Thomas, Fair Grove; three
daughters, Mrs. Sarah Dobson, Gardner, Kan., Mrs. Carol Ward, St. Paul, Kan. and Mrs.
Wanda Toliver, Bentonville, Ark.; two brothers, Lynn, Halltown and Arthur, Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Nina Barkauskas, Lenton, Wash. and Mrs. Leah Stokes, Willard; 27
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Bunch, John C. 4 Oct 1882 - 12 Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Eff & Sarah (Porter) Bunch; married Cynthia Anna Roberts 20 Nov 1883 Jan 1966]
ROGERSVILLE - John C. Bunch, 92, of Route 3, Rogersville, died at 8:15 a.m.
Thursday in Foster Nursing Home at Springfield. Mr. Bunch was a retired building

contractor and farmer. He was a member of Center Point Church of Christ. He is survived
by one son, Ralph E. of Kansas City, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Stinson, Springfield,
Mrs. Gladys Neill, Garden City, Mrs. Lois Snow of Pekin, Ill. and Mrs. Alta Stallings,
Springfield; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery.
Bunch, Lora 21 Dec 1883 - 12 Feb 1958 CCR 20 Feb 1958 p1
Funeral services for Lora Bunch, 74 of Ozark, who died Wednesday, Feb. 12, at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield following a lengthy illness, were held Friday afternoon,
Feb. 14 at Chaffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a lifelong resident of Christian
County was for a number of years was associated with his brother, the late Cecil Bunch
in the operation of a grocery store in the building now occupied by Marshall Auto Store.
Survivors include two sisters, Miss Jimmie Bunch and Mrs, Frank Canard of Ozark and
three half-sisters, Mrs. Mary Farmer of Disney, Okla., Mrs. Allean Hall of Los Angeles,
Calif, and Miss Eunice Harris of Springfield.
Bunch, Loyal E. 13 Feb 1888 - 2 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Eff & Sarah (Porter) Bunch; married Sarah “ Sallie” Boyd 4 May 1894 21 Jan 1967]
Loyal E. Bunch, 81, a retired farmer of near Ash Grove, died at 1:10 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, in Springfield Baptist Hospital after several weeks of illness. A
longtime resident of Ozark, Mr. Bunch had moved to the Ash Grove area recently.
Surviving are three sons, Harrell, Route 1, Ozark, Arthur, Route 1, Nixa, and Lynn, Ash
grove; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Barkaukas, Renton, Wash., and Mrs. Lela Ball, Willard;
a brother, John, Springfield; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev, Doyle Roberts
officiating, Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Bunch, Loyal L. 13 Feb 1888 - 2 Apr 1969
Loyal L. Bunch, 81, a retired farmer of near Ash Grove, died at 1:10 pm
Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after several weeks of illness. A longtime
resident of Ozark, Mr. Bunch had moved to the Ash Grove area recently. Surviving are
three sons, Harrel, Route 1, Ozark, Arthur Route 1, Nixa, and Lynn, Ash Grove; two
daughters, Mrs. Nina Barkaukas, Benton Wash., and Mrs. Lela Ball, Route 2 Willard; a
brother John, Route 3, Springfield; 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral
service for Loyal L. Bunch, 81 will be at 2 pm Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the
Rev. Doyle Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark. He
was a resident of Nixa for most of his life. Contributed by Larry Boyd.
Bunch, Raymond Ellis 22 Jun 1915 – 10 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Raymond Ellis Bunch, 85, of Mt. Vernon, Mo., passed away Monday, July 10,
2000, at his home. Ellis was born June 22, 1915 the son of Edward C. and Flora Mae
(Daugherty) Bunch and Galloway, Missouri. On December.1, 1966 Ellis was united in
marriage to Luella Gibson in Springfield, Mo. Ellis was a active member of The Ozark

Steam Engine Assoc., a retired member of Local 978, Carpenters Union. Ellis served as
Past President of the Carpenters’ Union, he was a master carpenter and he built two steam
engine scale models. He retired to farming and enjoyed quail hunting. Ellis was preceded
in death by his parents; an infant brother and a daughter Judith on July 4, 1944. Survivors
include his wife Luella of the home; his son Ron Bunch and his wife Paula of Republic; a
stepson, Gary Yarbrough and his wife Iris of Strafford; grandsons Tony Bunch of
Portage, Michigan, Zac Bunch of Springfield, Tony Yarbrough of Strafford, Jason and
Joshua Tipton both of Republic; granddaughters Sheri Carson of Hollywood, Calif., and
Valerie Robertson of Springfield; two great-grandchildren and other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services will be Saturday July 15 at 10 am at Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark. The Reverend J.A. Copes will officiate, burial will be at Hopedale Cemetery.
Visitation was Friday July 14 from 6 to 8 p,m, in the funeral home. Memorial donations
can be made to the Ozark Steam Engine Association 3848 South Farm Road 93 Republic,
Mo. 65738.
Bunch, Sandra Jeanine (Sherrill) 13 Feb 1938 - 12 Jan 2006 SN-L 13 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Arthur Nick & Thelma Ernestine Sherrill; married 9 Dec 1956 Ronald
W. Bunch]
Sandra Jeanine Bunch, age 67, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2006.
She was born February 13, 1938, in Springfield, the daughter of Arthur Nick and Thelma
Ernestine Sherrill. She was a 1956 graduate of Central High School. On December 9,
1956, she married her high school sweetheart whom she had met at the age of three,
Ronald W. Bunch. Sandra was a member of Campbell Avenue United Methodist Church
and later joined St. Luke United Methodist Church in Springfield. She collected bears
and enjoyed quilting and crocheting. Survivors include: Her husband, Ronald; two
daughters, Kathryn Renee Gray and husband, Dave, Ft. Worth, Texas, and Rebecca Jean
Freeman and husband, Jon, Ozark; six grandchildren, Diana Nicole and Julian Andres
Dussan, and Rachel Diane, Hannah Nicole, Sarah Danielle and Elizabeth Renee Freeman;
two aunts, Irene Parks, Camarillo, California, and Bernice Dennis, Springfield; and two
cousins, Carol Bailey and Jack Dennis. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her
grandparents, John Ernest and Clara Belle Shimp. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, January 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Steve Martin officiating.
Burial will be in Riddle Cemetery, Protem, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to
Disabled American Veterans, in care of the funeral home.
Bunch, Sarah “Sallie” (Boyd) 4 May 1894 - 21 Jan 1967 CCR 26 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Mary Ann (Holland) Boyd; married Loyal E. Bunch
13 Feb 1888 - 2 Apr 1969]
Mrs. Sallie Bunch, 72, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at her home, Route 1,
Nixa. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. She is survived by her
husband, Loyal E.; three sons, Harrel, Route 1, Ozark, Arthur, Route 1, Nixa, and Lynn,
Ash Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Barkhauskas, Renton, Wash.; Mrs. Lela Ball,
Route 2, Willard; two brothers, Joseph Boyd, St. Joseph and Wier Boyd, Lakewood,
Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Alice Thompson, Springfield, Mrs. Celia Chapman, Route 2,
Ozark, Mrs. Lillie McClocklin, Long Beach, Calif and Mrs. Jessie Pew, Ontario, Calif.;
14 grandchildren , six great grandchildren and six step grandchildren. Funeral services

were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Ivan Coyle
officiating, Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Contributed by Larry Boyd.
Bunn, Jennie ( ) Phillips 1888 - Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Phillips Bunn, 79, of Ft. Scott, Kan., who passed
away there Wednesday morning, were held Saturday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in Cheney’s
Chapel, Rev. Gordon Jenkins officiated with burial in Evergreen Cemetery in Ft. Scott.
Mrs. Bunn who had been ill for the past several weeks, was a former resident of the
Ozark and Billings communities and a former school teacher at Ozark. Survivors include
three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn McCoy, Ozark, Mrs. Eva York, Springfield and Mrs.
Virginia Parsons, Ft. Scott, Kans.; two sons, Thomas Phillips and Lewis Bunn, both of Ft.
Scott; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Bunton, Robert Matthew 7 Jan 1928 - 1 Aug 2001
Robert Mathew Bunton, 73, Nixa a machinist, died Thursday (August 1, 2001) in
Rochester Methodist Hospital, Rochester, Minn.. Robert was born on Jan. 7, 1928 in
Racine, Wisc. He married Mary Geneva League of Murfreesboro, Tenn. on June 26,
1950. Robert lived in Janesville, Wisc., from 1928 to 1971; Brodhead, Wisc., from 1971
to 1991; Southfork, Colo. From 1991 to 1997; Nixa, MO., from 1997 to 2001. Robert
was part of the International Brotherhood of Machinists, International Order of
Forester’s, a veteran of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.), O.E.S. # 49, Masonic Lodge #14 and
#105. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, two brothers and two sisters.
Robert is survived by his wife; and children, A. Marella Smith, Emily Jean Kerl, and
Robert Mark Bunton. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at United Congregational
Church of Christ, with cremation following under the direction of Johnson Funeral
Home. Friends may call from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.
Bunyard, Mae (Cudworth) 1911 - 27 Sep 1971 CCR 30 Sep 1971 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Bunyard, 60, of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. today at
the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava, with the Rev. Billy Cole officiating. Burial will be in
Ava Cemetery. Mrs. Bunyard died at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Christian County Nursing
Home, Ozark, where she had been a patient for 17 years. She was suffering from multiple
sclerosis. She is survived by two sons, Robert Bunyard of Kansas City, and Howard
Bunyard of the state of Georgia; a sister, Mrs. Hester Hamby of Springfield; a brother,
Paul Cudworth of Ava and nine grandchildren.
Burger, Emma E. 12 Sep 1873 - 7 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
Funeral services for Miss Emma E. Burger, 92, of 839 South Kings, Springfield,
were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Ernest Hart officiated and
burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Miss Burger died at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Handley
Hospital, Springfield where she had been a patient 10 days. A native of Clarksville, Ill,
she came to Springfield in 1895 and was a seamstress until retiring about 1930. Surviving
are two sisters, Mrs. Mae Shipley, Cordell, Oklahoma and Mrs. Virginia Donmyer,
Solomon, Kan.; two brothers, Noah E. Burger, Route 3, Springfield and Hubert Burger,
Conrad, Mont.

Burger, Jean F. (Stevens) 4 Nov 1926 - 9 Feb 2002
Jean F. Burger, 74, Billings, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2002, in
Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born November 4, 1927 in Joplin, Mo., to Lynn and
Carrie (Timmons) Stevens. She was married to Floyd Burger November 24, 1951 and
they have lived in Billings, where they raised their four children. Mrs. Burger had worked
as a stamp machine operator at Dayco Rubber Manufacturing Plant in Springfield,
retiring in 1983. She was preceded in death by a son, Richard, May 12, 1978; a grandson,
Jeffrey Burger in 1997; her parents; one brother and two sisters. She is survived by her
husband, Floyd, of the home; one son and his wife, Stephen and Arleen Burger,
Clermont, Fla.; two daughters, Marie Hess and her husband, Dr. Richard Hess, Fairbanks,
Ala., and Lisa Burger, Billings; 4 grandchildren, Jason and Amanda Burger and Carrie
and Brian Hess. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2002, in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Patrick Teter officiating, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home, with a Prayer Service beginning at 8:15 p.m. The
Billings chapel will be open Wednesday morning. Springfield News-Leader, February
12, 2002.
Burger, Sam J. 1910 - 14 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
[Note: married Mary]
ROGERSVILLE - Sam J. Burger, 66, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 4:15 a.m.
Friday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. He was a retired machinist
for Frisco Railway and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife,
Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Brenda Schmitt, Springfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Rachel
Surridge, Springfield and Mrs.. R. L. Dee, Greenfield; and a grandson. Arrangements are
under direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Burgess, Dorothy (Bain) 1916 - 22 Aug 1965 CCR 26 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Lena Rivers (McConnell) Bain]
Mrs. Don Burgess, 49, died Sunday in a Flint, Mich, hospital near her home town
of Swartz Creek, following major surgery on the previous Tuesday. Mrs. Burgess was the
former Dorothy Bain, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bain. Survivors are Mr.
Burgess; two sons, Jay of Flint and Robert of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence
Ecklund of Swartz Creek and Mrs. Geroge Welks of Flint and four brothers, Clell Bain of
Webster Groves, Mo, Ward of Baxter Springs, Kan., Frank of Chicago and John of
Ozark. Funeral services and burial was Wedneday at Swartz Creek.
Burgess, George A. 1904 - 9 Dec 1948 CCR 16 Dec 1948
[Note: married Ernestine]
George A. Burgess, 44, passed away Thursday morning, Dec. 9, at his home here
following two years of ill health. He had lived in the Billings community practically all of
his life. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine, two daughters, Mrs. Betty Vernon of
Springfield and Miss Dorothy Jean Burgess of Mt. Vernon; his mother, Mrs. Samuel
Burgess of Marionville and four brothers, Charles Burgess of Mt. Vernon, Bryant of
Claremore, Okla., Henry of Marionville and John of Billings. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Billings Baptist church with Rev. Lowell McFall

officiating. Burial was made in the Bradfield cemetery near Crane under direction of
Maples-Harris Funeral Home.
Burgin, Tommy 1957 - 24 Jul 2006 SN-L 26 Jul 2006
Tommy Burgin, 48, Springfield, died Monday, July 24, 2006, at St. John's
Hospital. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at Meadors Funeral
Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Wright Cemetery in Clever. Visitation will be 6 to
8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Burk, Cora A. (Patrick) 11 Feb 1895 - 16 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Susan ( ) Patrick ; married Lawrence L. Burk 16 Jan 1887 20 Jul 1965; SSDI gives birthdate as 22 Feb 1895]
Mrs. Cora Burk, 74, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday in Bilyeu Nursing Home here
after a lengthy illness. Surviving are six sons, Everett, Luther and Donald, all of
Highlandville, Cecil, Pleasant Hope, Bob, Springfield, and Lewis, state of California; two
brothers, Truman Patrick, Caldwell, Idaho and Frank, Springfield. Also surviving are two
sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Crume, Springfield and Mrs. Emma Davis, Reeds Spring; 12
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in 65
Community Church. The Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiated, and burial was in the church
Cemetery under direction of Adams and Lakin.
[Note: has tombstone in Eisenhour Cemetery. Eisenhour Cemetery not previously
reported to be called 65 Community Church Cemetery]
Burk, Donald L. 13 Sep 1927 - 24 Dec 2005 SN-L 26 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Lawrence & Cora (Patrick) Burk; married 1948 Louise Grider]
Donald L. Burk, age 78, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, December 24,
2005, in his home. He was born September 13, 1927, in Reeds Spring, the son of
Lawrence and Cora (Patrick) Burk. He served his country in the U.S. Army. In 1948, he
and Louise Grider were united in marriage. Mr. Burk retired from General Electric, and
was also a farmer. He was a member of First Central Baptist Church at Green Mound. He
loved the time he could spend with his family, and especially adored his grandchildren.
He also enjoyed his horses. Survivors include his wife, Louise; five children, Jack Burk
and wife, Cindy, Ozark; Larry Burk, Highlandville; Donna Pfister and husband, Jerry,
West Plains; Carol Nelson, Highlandville; and Cheryl Johnson and husband, Stan, Ozark;
12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Everett Burk, Cecil Burk and
Bob Burk; other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 28,
2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial will be
in Martin Cemetery, south of Highlandville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12
noon until 7 p.m. on Tuesday for viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America.
Burk, Everett Benjamin 3 Jun 1917 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 14 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Lawrence L. & Cora A. (Patrick) Burk; married Mildred Berniece Roberts
7 Jan 1917 - 9 Sep 1991]

Everett Benjamin Burk, age 88, of Highlandville, passed away on Thursday.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Spokane Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home for viewing from 1 to
7 p.m. today.
Burk, Kristy Lynn 26 Apr 1979 - 21 Apr 1983
[Note: Daughter of Keith & Pamela Burk]
Kristy Lynn Burk, 4 Spokane, died at 12:35 a.m. Thursday in Columbia
University Medical Center from cystic fibrosis. Survivors include her parents, Keith and
Pamela Burk, of the home; a brother, Richard Daniel, of the home; a sister, Judy Rene, of
the home; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Montie Bryant, Hatfield, Ark., Mrs. Audrey
Bryant, Nixa, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burk, Spokane, Mrs. Ruth Passfield, Nixa, Mrs. Mary
Bryant, Quinton, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. Everett Burk, Highlandville, and Mrs. Walcie
Stewart, Springfield. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Springfield, Mo. The News-Leader Friday April 22 1983. Contributed by Woody
Franklin.
Burk, Luther 24 Sep 1919 - 6 Jan 1999 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Lawrence L. & Cora A. (Patrick) Burk ; married 23 Mar 1940 Edith
Tennison]
Luther Burk, of Highlandville, departed this life Wednesday, January 6, at the age
79 years, 3 months and 14 days. He was born September 24, 1919 to Lawrence and Cora
Burk in Stone County. On March 23, 1940 Luther was united in marriage to Edith
Tennison. Throughout his life, Luther lived in Stone and Christian Counties. He had
confessed his faith in God one year ago. Luther was a retired truck driver and farmer.
Preceding him in death were: His parents; two brothers, Leonard and Lewis Burk; and a
niece raised in the home, Truda Kay Stults. Survivors include: His wife of 58 years,
Edith; a son Roy Burk and his wife, Deborah, Ozark; three daughters, Angel Ray Mackin
and her husband, Jimmy, Highlandville; and Jean Burk and Rosetta Burk, of the home;
four granddaughters including Robyn, of the home; three grandsons; three greatgranddaughters, and two great-grandsons; 16 foster children; four brothers, Everett Burk
and Donald Burk, Highlandville; and Cecil Burk, and Bob Burk, both of Springfield; and
a host of nieces and nephews and friends. A funeral was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January
9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Rick Weathers, and Rev. Jerry Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery.
Burk, Mildred Bernice (Roberts) 7 Jan 1917 - 9 Sep 1991 NN-E 12 Nov 1991
[Note: Daughter of Ellison B. & Ethel (Creson) Roberts; married Everett B. Burk]
Mildred Bernice Burk, 74, died Sept. 9, 1991 in her home near Highlandville.
Burk was born Jan. 7, 1917 and was the daughter of Ellison and Ethel Roberts.
Throughout her life she resided in Christian County and was a member of the Pentecostal
Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Eleanor Hopkins and Inez
White; and a great-grandchild, Kristie Burk. Survivors include her husband, Everett
Burk; three children, Gerald Burk and his wife, Jean, Spokane, Wilma Stults and her
husband, Kenneth, Reeds Spring, and Gary Burk and his wife, Nancy, Reeds Spring; nine
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday in Adams

Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas Uzzell and the Rev. Wayne Little officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery.
Burkey, Frank E. 25 Mar 1893 - 1 Feb 1974 OH 7 Feb 1974 p12
[Note: Son of John & Sarah Burkey; married Emma Westerman 22 Aug 1898 - 2 Oct
1973]
Billings - Funeral services for Frank E. Burkey, 80, Billings were held Sunday in
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church here with the Rev. Robert Cantrell officiating. Burial was
in the church cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Survivors include one sister, Mrs.
Mary Zoller, Billings; one brother, Roscoe also of Billings; one grandchild and two great
grandchildren.
Burkey, Rollin Roscoe 16 Jul 1885 - 27 Feb 1976 OH 4 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: Son of John & Sarah Burkey; married 4 Mar 1911 Ethel Anna Hawkins 11 Dec
1887 - 20 Dec 1965; tombstone reverses first and middle names]
BILLINGS - Services for Rollin Roscoe Burkey, 90, Billings, will be at 2:30 p.m.
today in Billings United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Beckerdite officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Billings. Mr. Burkey
died Friday at 11:15 p.m. in Lawrence County Nursing Home, Mount Vernon after a long
illness. He is survived by a son, Murl of Billings; two grandchildren, seven great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Burkey, Ruth Ellen (Medlin) 3 Jul 1913 - 20 Jun 2002
[Note: Daughter of William & Polly (French) Medlin; married 18 Oct 1932 Murl Burkey]
Ruth Ellen Burkey, 88, Billings, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born July 3, 1913 in Billings, Mo., the daughter
of William and Polly (French) Medlin. Ruth married Murl Burkey October 18, 1932.
They made their lifetime residence in Billings. Murl preceded her in death on March 21,
1999. She retired from the Billings Post Office after many years. She was a member of
the United Methodist Church and Eastern Star, both of Billings. Ruth enjoyed making
crafts, sewing, knitting, and catching lightening bugs with her grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Others preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Jerry Burkey; and a
daughter, Vivian Harter. She is survived by her son, David Burkey, Billings; a son-inlaw, Wilbert Harter; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Patty and Stan Laney, Terry
and Jan Harter, Penny Harter, David Scott and Kristine Harter, Tracey Edwards, Stan and
Valerie Harter, Christina and Mitch Lawson, Carmen Lowery, and Jennifer Burkey; and
12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2002 in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, June 21, 2002.
Burkhardt, Charlie 8 Oct 1876 - 8 Aug 1961 CCR 10 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Probably a son of George & Katherine (Morlock) Burkhardt, buried in the same
cemetery; married Susanna Buetler 22 Sep 1881 - 27 Oct 1945]
Services for Charlie Burkhardt, 84, of the Billings community, who died at 8:15
a.m. Tuesday at his home, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Billings with

the Rev. Harry O. Heim officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery in
Billings.
Burkhardt, Johanna M. (Kloppenberg) 15 Jul 1881 - 25 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979
p8
[Note: Daughter of Herman John & Johana (Williams) Kloppenberg; married John B.
Burkhardt 7 Apr 1873 - 27 Jan 1947]
Services for Mrs. Johanna Burkhart, 98, Billings, were held Tuesday in the
Meadors Chapel, with the Rev, Victor Horton officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Cemetery. Mrs. Burkhart died Sunday in Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, after a
long illness. She was a member of the Billings United Methodist Church. She is survived
by nieces and nephews.
Burkhardt, John B. 7 Apr 1873 - 27 Jan 1947 CCR 6 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: married 20 Nov 1905 Johanna Kloppenburg 15 Jul 1881 - Nov 1979]
John B. Burkhardt was born at Ann Harbor, Michigan on April 7, 1873, and
passed away at his farm home near Clever, Missouri, on Jan. 27, 1947. He moved with
his family to the Billings community when he was 15 years of age. He was united in
marriage to Miss Johanna Kloppenburg and immediately following the marriage they
moved to the farm near Clever where he passed away. Early in life he was confirmed into
the Evangelical church and was a faithful member. Surviving are his wife, Johanna; one
sister, Mrs. Albert Schuck of Billings; and two sons, Fred and Charley Burkhardt, both of
Billings. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Evangelical church in
Billings by the pastor, Rev. R.G.A. Baries. Burial was in the Evangelical cemetery under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Burkhart, Beatrice (Phillips) 25 Sep 1887 - 13 May 1957 CCR 16 May 1957 p 4
[Note: Daughter of John David & Julia Ann (Womack) Phillips]
Funeral services for Mrs. Beatrice Burkhart, 69 of Sparta who died Monday, May
13, were held Wednesday, May 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev.
Linebarger officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Tennessee, she lived most of her life in the Sparta
community and was a member of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include
one step-son, Leslie Burkhart of Springfield; five step-daughters, Mrs. Belle Bragg of
Bruner, Mrs. Della Adams of Livingston, Mont., Mrs. Grace Roy of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs.
Kate Barnard of Alburquerque , N. M.; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hinsey of Springfield,
Ill, Mrs. Leota Stacel of Neosho, Mrs. Cola Guin of California and Mrs. Hallie Matthews
of Bellflower, Calif.; two brothers, Earl Phillips and Ola Phillips, both of Bellflower,
Calif.
Burkhart, Bonnie Joan (Getman) 27 Dec 1956 - 17 Sep 2000 CCH-N 27 Sep 2000
Bonnie Joan Burkhart, 43, Montreal, Missouri, formerly of Chadwick, Missouri,
departed this life at 10:31 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2000, in her home. She was born
December 27, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and Betty Foster
Getman. On August 5, 1988, she was united in marriage to Bruce Burkhart at Oldfield,
Missouri. Bonnie was a loving and devoted wife, mother and daughter. She enjoyed

gardening, fishing and sports events. Preceding her in death was a nephew Adam
Getman. Bonnie will be greatly missed by her husband Bruce; her parents Fred and Betty
Getman, Highlandville; a son Dustin Miller, State of Texas; a stepson Matthew Burkhart,
Ozark; a stepdaughter Wendy Croffland, Bruner; three sisters Connie Huff and husband
Rick, Nixa; Velma Batchlor, Chadwick; Lou Manning and husband Mike, Springfield;
two brothers Kenneth Getman, Sparta; Otis Getman, Highlandville; three very special
and close friends Cindy Stevens and Eydie and Kelly Wallander; several nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, September 20, 2000, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Hobo Applegate officiating. Burial followed in McConnell Cemetery Nixa, Missouri.
Burkhart, Carol Dean 10 Nov 1931 - 10 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: Son of Jesse Basil & Blanche (Applegate) Burkhart; married Mary Jo Smith]
Services for Carol D. Burkhart, 50, Chadwick, were held Nov. 12 in Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Jerry Loveland and Carnel Johnson officiating. Burial was
in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Burkhart died in his home Nov. 10 after an
apparent heart attack. He was a lifelong Chadwick resident and a veteran of the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Burkhart had retired in 1979 as a heavy equipment operator. Survivors
include his wife, Mary Jo; two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Cantrell, Springfield, and Miss
Cherlyn Burkhart, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Burkhart, Chadwick;
three brothers, Robert and Larry, both of Chadwick, and Bill, Rogersville; and a sister,
Mrs. Delores Miller, Chadwick.
Burkhart, Charles Walter Aug 1896 - 10 Jun 1954 CCR 24 Jun 1954 p4
[note: dates from stone in Sparta Cemetery, despite obit saying burial was in Hall
Cemetery]
Charles Walter Burkhart, 57, a resident of the Keltner community, died June 10,
at his home following a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon, June 13 at 2:00 in the Mt. Pleasant church near Keltner, with the Rev. Floyd
Hanks officiating. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. He was converted in 1922 and was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church at the time of his death, Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stella Burkhart of the
home; one daughter, Mrs. Tommy Weter of Chadwick; one grandson; one brother, Albert
of Selah, Wash; one sister, Mrs. Fannie Gray of Seymour; four half-brothers, Carl Willis
of Oldfield; Fred Willis of Elkhead; Tom Willis of Gunnison, Colo. and Claud Harvill of
Little Rock, Ark; three half-sisters, Mrs. May Bowers and Mrs. Rintha Stewart, both of
Springfield and Mrs. Bertha Applegate of Chadwick, two step-brothers; two step-sisters;
other relatives and a host of friends.
Burkhart, Clara B. (Casey) 10 Sep 1896 - 7 Apr 1962 CCR 12 Apr 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Mary A. (Snook) Casey; married Leslie L. Burkhart]
Mrs. Leslie Burkhart, 65 of Springfield, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in
Burge Protestant Hospital after an illness of a year. Mrs. Burkhart, a native of Christian
County, had lived in Springfield the past 42 years. She was a former Christian County
school teacher; having taught at Lead Hill and Old Boston schools. She was a member of
the Southside Baptist Church and a Sunday School teacher. Funeral services were held at

1 p.m. Tuesday at the Southside Baptist Church in Springfield, with the Rev. Fred Neldy
officiating. Burial was under direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Survivors include her husband,
Leslie; a daughter, Mrs. Geneva Andrus, Monett; and a granddaughter, Miss Saundra Sue
Carroll, Springfield who was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart.
Burkhart, Denton C. 6 Nov 1922 - 24 June 1944 CCR 6 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Lloyd & Nellie (Case) Burkhart]
Private First Class, Denton C. Burkhart, was born in Garrison, MO to Lloyd and
Nellie Burkhart, Nov. 6, 1922, and was killed in action on Slapan, June 24, 1944, at the
age of 21 years, seven months and eighteen days. He enlisted December 12, 1943 and
nd
was serving with the 2 Marine Division at the time of his death. He had lived most of
his life in Garrison, MO and attended Garrison and Chadwick schools, where he was well
liked by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Burkhart,
October 31, 1940. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Nellie Burkhart of Springfield; two
brothers, Paul and Everett of Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, CA, both serving with the
Marines; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Case of Garrison; other relatives
and many friends. Funeral services were conducted January 5, at the Garrison Union
church with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was under the direction of Harris of
Chadwick. The Springfield Marine Reserve, conducted military rites at the grave and
served as pall bearers.
Burkhart, Elsie J. (Jenkins) Jun 1883 - 13 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug 1953 p5
Mrs. Elsie J. Burkhart, 70 of Chadwick died at 8:55 a.m. last Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital where she had been a patient only one day. Born in Ray County, Mo., she
had lived in the Chadwick community since she was eight years old, She was a member
of the Chadwick Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Newton; two sons, Roy
of Ayburn, Calif. and Basil Burkhart of Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. Ollie Shipman of
Fresno, Calif and Mrs. Agnes Davis of Oakland, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Nora Reuter of
Chadwick; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Sunday in the Chadwick Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial
was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Burkhart, John A., Rev.
2 Jan 1870 - 27 Jun 1954
CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
Funeral services for John A. Burkhart, 84, who died Sunday, June 27, were
conducted Wednesday, June 30, at the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Meadows
officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. He joined the Baptist Church at an early age and had been an active
member of the Sparta Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include his wife,
Beatrice of the home; one son, Leslie Burkhart of Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Belle
Bragg of Springfield; Mrs. Della Adams of Livingston, Mont. Mrs. Grace Rory of
Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Mazie Davis of Springfield; and Mrs. Kathy Barnard of
Albuquerque, N. M.; one brother, Newton Burkhart of Chadwick; two sisters, Mrs. Anna
Brazel of Elkhead and Mrs. Bethina Hull of Oldfield; 11 grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Burkhart, Lola Ishmael 19 Jan 1904 -10 Sep 1999 CCH-N 15 Sep 1999

[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Mary Alice (Jones) Burkhart]
Lola Ishmael Burkhart, 95, Ozark, Mo., passed away Friday, September 10, 1999,
in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Tuesday, January 19, 1904, in Chadwick, Mo.,
to the late Oliver and Mary Alice Jones Burkhart. Lola's first ambition was to be a writer.
She taught, school and achieved her goal by writing for various newspapers. Lola
accepted Christ as her personal Savior at an early age and joined the First Baptist Church
in St. John, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers; Sterl
Burkhart and Lloyd Burkhart, five sisters; Della Nelson, Clara Coen, Sally Stevens, Ethel
Ives, and Flossie Workman. Survivors include nieces and nephews, including; Ruth M.
Clark, St. John, Kansas, Carolyn Holland, Wichita, Kansas, William Stevens and wife
Virginia (Shipman) Stevens, Melvin Ives, all of Bountiful, Utah, Howard Coen, Robert
Ives of St. John, Kansas. Graveside services were held 10 a.m., Wednesday, September
15, 1999, at Garrison Cemetery, Garrison, Mo., with the Reverend Darrell Hinds
officiating. Lula was laid to rest beside her beloved parents under the care of Harris, A
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. No formal visitation was held, however, friends were
welcomed between 1 and 5 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Burkhart, Nellie Gertrude (Case) 7 Sep 1899 - 31 Aug 1959 CCR 10 Sep 1959 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Gertrude Burkhart, 59, who died August 31, at
her home, 1010 West Chase Street, Springfield, were held Sept. 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Garrison Union Church, with Rev. Glencoe Roberts officiating. Burial was in Garrison
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She resided in the Garrison
community until moving to Springfield 15 years ago and was a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors include two sons, Master Sgt. Paul Burkhart and Gunnery Sgt. Everett
Burkhart, both with the United State Marines, stationed at Camp Lejeune, N. C.; three
grandchildren, her father, Thomas B. Case of the home, one brother, Delbert Case,
Garrison.
Burkhart, Newton Nov 1880 - 20 Mar 1958 CCR 14 Aug 1958 p5
Funeral services for Newton Burkhart, 77, who died Friday, Aug 8 at his home
near Chadwick were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Baptist Church with
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A retired carpenter and farmer, he had spent his entire
life in the Chadwick community. Survivors include two sons, Roy Burkhart of Auburn,
Calif. and Basil Burkhart of Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. Ollie Shipman of Fresno,
Calif. and Mrs. Agnes Davis of Oakland, Calif.; nine grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna Breazeale of Elkhead, Mo.
Burkhart, Stella M. (Pruitt) 16 Jul 1901 - 23 Feb 1993 OH 3 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Rev. John T. and Sarah “Sallie” (Adams) Pruitt; married Walter
Burkhart]
Stella M. Burkhart, 91, Chadwick, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1993 at Greene Haven
Nursing Home, Springfield. She was born July 16, 1901, at Ongo, the daughter of John
and Sallie Adams Pruett. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of
Chadwick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Burkhart, and a daughter,
Marie Weter. Survivors include a grandson, Richard Weter, and his wife, Estelle,

Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Charles Weter, and Sheila Marie Weter,
both of Chadwick; nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, Feb. 25, at First
Baptist Church of Chadwick with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Burkhart, Wilma Jo (Roach) Bradley 19 Dec 1934 - 4 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ben Franklin & Inez Beulah (Loveland) Roach; married Aug 1951
Robert Lee Bradley; married 15 Apr 1965 Bill Russell Burkhart d 18 May 1986]
Wilma Jo Burkhart, 68, Fordland, died Jan. 4, 2003. She was born Dec. 19, 1934
in Sleeper to Ben Franklin Roach and Inez Beulah Loveland Roach. She was a graduate
of Central High School, Springfield, in 1951, and was married to Robert Lee Bradley in
Aug. 1951. He preceded her in death. She was of the Baptist faith and retired from
Zenith. Burkhart was married to Bill Russell Burkhart on April 15, 1965, and he preceded
her in death on May 18, 1986. Surviving is one son, Danny Bradley, Rogersville; stepson Tony Burkhart, Ozark; two daughters, Sandra German and husband Eugene,
Marshfield, and Patricia “Patty” Girardi and husband Joe, Rogersville; two brothers and
their wives, Jim and Lisa Roach, Rogersville, and Randy and Vicki Roach, Springfield;
four grandchildren, Clint German and wife Rachel, Valerie German, Billy and Ammanda
Rhoads; two great-grandchildren, Teanna and Ethan German; step-mother Marjorie
Roach, Springfield; several step-brothers and sisters; nieces and nephews and cousins.
Graveside services were held at Chadwick Cemetery.
Burks, A. L. “Lon” 1884 - 24 Jun 1966 CCR 30 Jun 1966 p1
A. L. “Lon” Burks, 81, retired Rogersville farmer, died at 12: a.m. Friday at
Burge Protestant Hospital after a long time. He was a member of the Rogersville
Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Laura; two sons, Charles V., Rogersville, and
Russell, Fordland; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah Whitman, Springfield, Mrs. Gladys
Whitman, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Vivien Hill, Chicago, and Mrs., Mildred Pruett, El
Paso; two step-sons, Charles Pruett, El Paso and Floyd D. Pruett, Denver; a sister, Mrs. F.
A. Clouse, Mansfield; a brother, Everett Burks, Springfield; nine grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 p.m. Monday in the Rogersville
Methodist church with the Rev. George Carden officiating. Burial was in White Oak
Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh,
Burks, Donna R. (Hamilton) 16 Oct 1944 - 19 Dec 2005 SN-L 21 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Hal & Estelee (Denny) Hamilton; married Ronnie Burks]
Donna R. Burks, age 61, of Fordland, Mo., died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19,
2005, in her home. She was born Oct. 16, 1944, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Hal
and Estelee Denny Hamilton. She was a retired Special Education School Teacher and
loved to buy antiques. She had a master's degree in Education. She was preceded in death
by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie, of the home; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Angie and Chris Way, of Republic, Mo., and Misty and Doug Grandel, of
Fordland, Mo.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Amanda Burks, of Springfield,
Mo., and Thad and Emily, of Ozark, Mo.; 13 grandchildren: Jessica, Zachary, Ryan,
Hayden, Cole, Bryce, Erik, Ethan, Skyler, Alexander, Abigail, Grace and Will; and many
friends. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at Greenlawn Funeral

Home South with Elvis Denney officiating. Cremation and burial will follow. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the National Leukemia Foundation.
Burks, Ethel Pauline (Luce) 16 Aug 1910 - 22 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Royal Henry & Martha (Harris) Luce; married 1926 William Almus
“Spud” Burks]
Ethel Pauline Burks, 91, Sparta, passed away October 22, 2001, in the home of
her daughter. She was born August 16, 1910 near Springfield, the daughter of Royal
Henry and Martha (Harris) Luce. In 1926 she and William Almus “Spud” Burks were
married. He preceded her in death in 1967. She was also preceded in death by a son,
Robert Burks; three brothers, Royal, Oliver, and Burt Luce; and five grandchildren. Mrs.
Burks was employed by St. John’s as a Nurse Assistant, and had worked at Hagale
Garment Factory. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include
six children, Geraldine Blanchard of Melbourne, Fla., Maxine Stafford and her husband,
Bill of Rogersville, Nadine Shipman and her husband, Leonard of Sparta, Jamie Burks
and his wife, Irene of Sparta, Richard Burks of Modesto, Calif. and Jackie Burks of
Sparta; twenty two grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2001, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will follow in
Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, October 23,2001.
Burks, Jim 6 Dec 1946 - 14 May 1995 CCH-N 17 May 1995
[Note: Son of Lloyd A. "Buck" & Lois Pauline (Cornelison) Burks; married 12 Oct 1968
Linda Cawthra]
Jim Burks, 48, Ozark, died Sunday, May 14, 1995, in his home, following a
sudden illness. He was born Dec. 6, 1946, at Bruner, the son of Lloyd "Buck" and
Pauline Cornelison Burks. On Oct. 12, 1968, he married Linda Cawthra. He was a
disabled veteran, serving in the U. S. Army during Vietnam War, and a member of the
NHRA. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister, Betty. Survivors
include his wife, Linda; a daughter, Janice Burks, Pittsburg, Kan.; a son, Randy Burks,
Ozark; four sisters, Joyce White, Wilhoit, Ariz., Sue Davis, Strafford, Linda Moore,
Sparta, and Jeanie Shipman, Ozark; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of
friends. Services will be today, May 17, at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in Temple Hill Cemetery.
Burks, Lois Pauline (Cornelison) 18 Apr 1929 - 27 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd Harl & Cora (Mills) Cornelison; married Lloyd A. “Buck”
Burks 11 Apr 1921 - 6 Apr 1979]
Pauline Burks, 59, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 7:53 a.m. May 27 at
the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mount Vernon. Services for Mrs. Burks were held
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial
was in Temple Hill Cemetery, Bruner. Born April 18, 1929, near Fordland to the
marriage of Lloyd Harl Cornelison and Cora (Mills) Cornelison, Mrs. Burks was a former
resident of the Bruner community, having resided in Ozark for 20 years. She retired from

Fasco Industries in Ozark in 1981, where she had been employed for 14 years. She was a
member of the West Finley Baptist Church. Her survivors include a son, Jim, Ozark; four
daughters, Mrs. Joyce White, Kirkland, Arizona, Mrs. Linda Moore, Bruner, Mrs. Brenda
Davis, Marshfield, and Mrs. Jeanie Shipman, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herston Cornelison, Fordland,
and Carl Cornelison, Seymour; and three sisters, Myrle Mitchell, Dorothy Walker, and
Leta Reagan, all of Springfield; and a dear friend, Gordon Lenahan, Springfield.
Burks, Lloyd A. “Buck” 11 Apr 1921 - 6 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
[Note: Son of Arthur Simpson & Anna Mae (Buxton) Burks; married Lois Pauline
Cornelison 18 Apr 1929 - 27 May 1988]
Services for Lloyd A. Burks, 57, Ozark, were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel
in Ozark with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Burks died last Friday apparently of a heart attack while fighting a fire near Bruner.
He was a part-time employee of the Missouri Conservation Department with the forestry
division. He had lived in the Bruner community most of his life and was a guitarist.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a son, Jimmy L., Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Joyce
White, Kirkland, Ariz,, Mrs. Linda Moore, Sparta, Mrs. Brenda Berry, Nixa and Mrs.
Jeanie Shipman, Ozark; two brothers, Waldo, Ava and Junior, Willow Springs; three
sisters, Mrs. Opal Daugherty, Sand Springs, Okla.; Mrs. Juanita Applegate, Bruner and
Mrs. Nina Vanderhoof, Springfield and 10 grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
AND
Burks, Lloyd A. “Buck” 11 Apr 1921 - 6 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 pB3
We would like to express our appreciation for all the prayers, visits, flowers, food
and all other acts of kindness you have shown during the time of the loss of our loved
one. The Buck Burks Family
Burks, Stella 1888 - Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Stella Burks, 88, Fordland were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Fordland Methodist church with the Rev. Jerry Seely officiating., Burial was
in Fordland Cemetery under direction of Marsh. The casket will be closed at the
beginning of services. Mrs. Burks died at 1:55 a.m. Sunday in her home after a short
illness. She was a longtime resident of the Fordland and Rogersville areas. Survivors
include three daughters. Mrs. Rena Wilkerson, Rogersville, Mrs. Helen Hines, Bolivar,
and Mrs. Pauline Ince, Fordland; two sisters Mrs. Mabel Davis, Collins, and Mrs. Belle
Davis, Fordland; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Burks, Vay (Ayers) 6 Oct 1908 - 15 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: married Ira L. Burks 25 Jul 1896 - 10 Apr 1986]
Vay Burks, 79, of Nixa, died at 2:10 p.m. April 15 in Maranatha Manor,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Burks were held Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. Philip L. Hastie officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery, near
Fordland. A resident of Nixa for the past 27 years, Mrs. Burks had moved there from
Fordland. She was a member of Calvary Temple, Springfield. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Ira L. Burks, in 1986. Survivors include two sons, Doyle Burks,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and J.D. Burks, Seymour; a daughter, Mrs. Norma Phillips,

Galena; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother, Carl Ayers, King
City.
Burks, William Almus “Spud” 21 Apr 1904 - 1 Oct 1967 CCR 5 Oct 1967 p1
Note: Son of Arthur Simpson & Annie Mae (Buxton) Burks; married Ethel Pauline Luce
16 Aug 1910 - 22 Oct 2001]
William Almus “Spud” Burks, 63, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Sparta,
died at 5:25 p.m. Sunday in his home following a lingering illness. A member of the
Sparta Church of Christ, Mr. Burks is survived by his wife, Ethel; and three daughters,
Mrs. Geraldine Blanchard, Crystal River, Fla.; Mrs. Maxine Strafford, Rogersville, and
Mrs. Nadine Shipman, Sparta. Other survivors include four sons, Robert Glen, Union
City, Calif., Jamie Harold, Indianapolis, Ind., Richard Lee, San Leandro, Calif. and
Jackie Allen of the home; and three sisters, Mrs. Juanita Applegate, Fordland, Mrs. Nina
Swearengin, Springfield and Mrs. Opal Daugherty, Evansville, Wyo. Also surviving are
three brothers, Waldo, Ava, Lloyd, Ozark and Arthur, Jr.,, Willow Springs, and 17
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Sparta Church of
Christ. The Rev. Dwayne Bray officiated with burial in the Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Burky, Charles H. 15 Sep 1883 - 4 Sep 1972 CCR 7 Sep 1972 p1
[Note: Son of John & ? (?) Burky; married Fannie E. Williams 29 Mar 1889 - 6 Dec
1970]
Charles H. Burky, 88, of Route 2, Billings, died about 4 p.m. Monday in the
Missouri State chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. Mr. Burky had been a
resident of Billings most of his life and was a retired farmer. He is survived by a son,
Johnny B. of Route 2, Billings; two brothers, Roscoe Burky of Route 2, Billings and
Frank Burky of Route 1, Billings; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. today in the Billings Methodist Church with the Revs.. Harold
Hunter and David Beckerdite officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings,
under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Burky, Charles H. 15 Sep 1883 - 4 Sep 1972 OH 7 Sep 1972 p1
Charles H. Burky, 88, of Route 2, Billings, died about 4 p.m. Monday in the
Missouri State chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. Mr. Burky had been a
resident of Billings most of his life and was a retired farmer. He is survived by a son,
Johnny B. of Route 2, Billings; two brothers, Roscoe Burky of Route 2, Billings and
Frank Burky of Route 1, Billings; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Burky, Fannie E. (Williams) 29 Mar 1889 - 6 Dec 1970 CCR 10 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Bryant & Sarah P. (Pallette) Williams; married Charles H. Burky 15
Sep 1883 - 4 Sep 1972]
Mrs. Fannie E. Burky, 82, of Billings, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after an apparent stroke while attending graveside services at
Aurora. She was a lifelong resident of the Billings community and a member of the
billings Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, Charles, Mrs. Burky is survived by

one son, Johnny B. Burky, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Clemmie Burky of Clever and Mrs.
Betty Selby, of Phoenix, Ariz; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Billings Methodist Church with Rev. Tommy Daniels officiating. He
was assisted by the Rev. Pat White. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa.
Burky, Frederick Williams 25 Dec 1917 - 20 May 2001
Frederick Williams Burky, 83, Billings, died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2001,
in his home. He was born December 25, 1917, in Billings to Louis and Clemmie
(Williams) Burky. He was united in marriage to Marie Utke on October 7, 1949. Mr.
Burky was a farmer and retired from Lily Tulip after 23 years of service. He loved
baseball and had in past years played on several local teams. He didn’t miss attending
the yearly Steam Engine Show in Republic until failing health prevented him from
attending. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of nearly
52 years, Marie, of the home; two sons and their spouses, Chester and Cindy Burky,
Republic, and Carl Burky and Jackie, Clever; four grandchildren of whom he was very
proud, Sherri Strode and her husband, Chris, and Caleb, Cary and Cory Burky, and
Michelle Reagan. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Meadors Chapel,
Billings, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., officiating. Burial will be in Smart Cemetery,
Billings. The Billings chapel will be open Tuesday morning with visitation from 6 to 8
p.m. in the chapel.
(Springfield News Leader) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Burky, Louis 1888 - Aug 1961
A 73-year-old Clever man, Louis Burky, took his life about 9:30 a.m. yesterday at
his home with a .12 gauge shotgun, according to Christian County Coroner Dean Harris.
Burky’s body was found by his wife when she returned to the house after being away for
a time. Harris reported Burky had been in ill health and had been hospitalized frequently,
and that his wife, Clemie, had attempted to get him to consult a doctor when he was
feeling ill recently. Harris said he believed the sickness and fear of possibly having to go
to the hospital again caused Burky to take his life. Burky had lived in the Clever and
Billings communities for most of his life, and was a member of the Billings Baptist
Church. Other survivors are a son, Fred, Route 1, Billings; a brother, William, Billings;
and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Lindy and Mrs. Rilla Williams, both of Springfield. Harris is
in charge of arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 11 August 1961 in the margin.
AND
Burky, Louis M. 26 Nov 1887 - 10 Aug 1961 CCR 17 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Frederick & Saloma Burky; married Clemie Williams 30 May 1893 - 8
Aug 1980]
Services for Louis Burky, 73, Clever, who committed suicide Thursday morning,
Aug. 10. at his home, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Revs.
Robert Baker, R. W. Forbis and Edgar L. Brock officiating. Burial was in Smart
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.

Burlison, Josie Tennessee (Morrison) 7 Aug 1882 - 27 Feb 1955
Mrs. Josie Tennessee Burlison, 72, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday at her home at
Clever after an illness of several months. She was a native of Tennessee moving to the
Clever Community at the age of 13. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Thompson
of Clever and Mrs. Marie Wells of 1079 Thelma in Springfield; seven grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Lillie Dean of Clever. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. Burial will
be in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 28 Feb 1955, in the margin.
Burnell, Allean (Harris) 27 Jul 1901 - 2 Jan 1992 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Harriett (Crain) Harris; married ? Burnell]
Allean Harris Burnell, 90, died Thursday, Jan 2, 1992 in Mercy Villa, Springfield.
Born July 27, 1901 in Carthage, she was the daughter of Fred and Harriett Crain Harris.
One of nine children, she grew up and attended school in Ozark. She later traveled with
her husband who was a member of the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. Before returning to this
area in 1981, she had lived in California. She was a member of Ozark Christian Church.
Survivors include her sister, Mary Harris Farmer, Nixa; a niece, Frances Holt, Ozark; and
a nephew, Bob Canard, Dallas, Texas. Graveside services were held Monday in Ozark
Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating under direction of Adams Funeral
Home.
Burnett, Dora Lea (Melton) 24 Mar 1924 - 30 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of Rube & Myrtle Blanche (Tillman) Melton; married Wendell F.
Burnett 16 Jan 1915 - 25 Mar 1973]
Services for Mrs. Dora Burnett, 55, Ozark, who died Friday in her home after
apparently suffering a heart attack, were held Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. A longtime resident of
Christian County. Mrs. Burnett and her husband operated the Burnett Grocery from 19661972. At the time of her death, she was manager of Hazel’s Flower Shop and a member
of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, Randy, of the home; a daughter,
Mrs. Cheri Russell, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Phyllis Hunter and Mrs.
Wendy Wren, both of Kansas City; a sister, Mrs. Wilma Wilson, Richingham, N. C.; a
brother, Clell “Ted” Melton, Ozark and one grandchild and two step grandchildren.
AND
Burnett, Dora Lea (Melton) 24 Mar 1924 - 30 Mar 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 pB3
We would like to thank all our friends for the food, flowers, prayers and all
kindness shown us during the loss of our mother. Being unable to get correct addresses
for so many of our friends we take this means to show our appreciation for all that has
been done. Thanks also to each one having part in the services. God bless each of you.
The family of Dora Lea Burnett. Cheri Russell Randy Burnett Wendy Wren Phyllis
Hunter
Burnett, Wendell F. 16 Jan 1915 - 26 Mar 1973 OH 29 Mar 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Timothy P & Meekee B. (Bain) Burnett; married first ? ; married second
Dora Lea Melton 24 Mar 1924 - 30 Mar 1979]

After Long Illness - Wendell Burnett Dies Monday
A former business man and well known resident of Ozark, Wendell F. Burnett,
58, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, following a lingering illness. Mr.
Burnett was a retired merchant, having operated Burnett’s Market in Ozark from 1965 to
1971. He was a 2 1/2 year veteran of World War II and served in the European Theatre.
He spent most of his life here and was a member of Ozark Chamber of Commerce and
VFW. Survivors include his wife, Dora; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Chaffin, Mrs. Cheri
Chaffin and Mrs. Wendy Combs, all of Ozark; a son, Randy of the home; his mother,
Mrs. Meekee Burnett, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Eloise Melvin, Jasper; a brother, Paul,
Republic. Funeral services will be in 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in Harris Chapel with the
Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Prospect cemetery under the direction
of Harris of Ozark.
Burgin, Elbert Byron 11 Jun 1912 - 16 Aug 2006 SN-L 17 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of George Washington & Martha Jane (French) Burgin; married 2 Aug 1938
Fern M. Eaton]
Elbert Byron Burgin, 94, Springfield, died at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, August 16,
2006, in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Springfield. He was born
June 11, 1912, in Crane, Missouri, the son of George Washington and Martha Jane
(French) Burgin. Elbert was united in marriage to Fern M. Eaton on August 2, 1938. He
was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Springfield. Elbert loved
spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, and gardening. His wife a son, a daughter;
parents; three brothers; and one sister preceded him in death. He is survived by a son,
Oliver Burgin; a daughter, Pat Wilson, both of Springfield; six grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Letha Chinn, Wichita, Kan.; other
relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 18,
2006, at Faith Assembly of God Church in Springfield, with Rev. Jerry Snavely
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. A private burial
will be held in Wright Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service
time, in the church.
Burns, Charlotte 20 Aug 1948 - 19 Sep 1973 OH 27 Sep 2005 p11
[Note: Daughter of Robert & ? (Wadkins) Burns]
Miss Charlotte Burns, 25, of Star Route, Highlandville, died at 6:45 a.m. today
following a long illness. A former resident of Nixa, Miss Burns moved to the
Highlandville community 2 1/2 years ago. She was a 1966 graduate of Nixa High School
and a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Burns of the home; four brothers, Leslie and David of the home, Frank of
Highlandville and Jimmy of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Cindi Melton of Highlandville, and
Cherrie of the home; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Burns of Nixa; her maternal
grandfather, Frank Wadkins of Nixa; and one nephew.
Burns, Eunice R. (Bass) 12 Apr 1915 - 19 Oct 2003 SN-L 21 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Patrick Henry & Maudie Mae (Scott) Bass; married 5 Aug 1934
Omer Burns]
Eunice R. Burns, 88, of Springfield, died Sunday, October 19, 2003, in Maranatha
Village in Springfield. She was born on April 12, 1915, in Springfield, to Patrick Henry

and Maudie Mae (Scott) Bass. She was married to Omer Burns on August 5, 1934.
Eunice never worked outside the home but was a very busy mother and housewife with
her ten children. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and doing embroidery, many times
made from her own art work. She never missed in her busy day reading her Bible and
spending time in prayer for her family. Mrs. Burns was a member of the Lakeview
Lighthouse Assembly of God and attended the Webster Park Assembly of God. Eunice
was preceded in death by her husband, Omer; brothers, James Walter Bass and Harley
Bass; grandson, James O. Burns Jr.; and great-granddaughter, Diana Wilson. She is
survived by her children, Donald Burns and wife Fran of Ozark, Gerald Burns and wife
Patricia of Conway, Wallace Burns and wife Joyce of Springfield, Darrell Burns and wife
Linda of Henderson, Nev., Omer Ray Burns of Licking, James Burns of Springfield,
Ronald Burns and wife Barbara of Ozark, Wanda Wilson of Kansas City, Mo., Gary
Burns and fiancee Kandy of Rogersville, and Brenda Jeffries and husband John of
Springfield. Mrs. Burns is also survived by her sisters, Tressie Fain of Springfield, Essie
Hudgens and husband Bill of Niangua, and Vera Bradshaw and husband Carl of Foyil,
Okla. Twenty-one grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and five great-greatgrandchildren also survive as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral
services will be held Wednesday, October 22 at 10 a.m. in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
services at Midtown in Springfield with the Rev. Ronald Burns and the Rev. John Bean
officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held today in the
funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to
the Webster Park Assembly of God, 1905 N. Yates, Springfield, MO 65803.
Burns, George H. 26 Dec 1917 - 14 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of George E. & Nettie Burns; married 6 Dec 1941 Leotta Davis]
George H. Burns, 72, Sparta, died Sunday evening in his home. He was born Dec.
26, 1917, in Viola, Ark., to George E. and Nettie Burns. On Dec. 6, 1941, he was married
to Leotta Davis, in West Plains, by an Assembly of God minister. Mr. Burns was a
farmer, carpenter and millwright by trade and had lived in several states. He had lived in
California for three months, Arkansas for more than six years, Washington for four to
five years, and had been a Missouri resident for 35 years. He had worked on the Chief
Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, Wash., Table Rock Dam, Branson, Norfolk Dam, Arkansas, and
Pomme De Terre Dam, Missouri, arid missile bases in Salina and Winfield, Kan. He
joined the armed services in June 1941, where he served in the South Pacific during
World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was a hard-working, honest
man who enjoyed fishing and hunting. In 1947, he made a profession of faith at
Centerpoint Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of the Ozark Assembly of God
Church at the time of his death. He was preceded in death by his parents and five
brothers, Luther, Randall, Horace, Condral and Carniel. He is survived by his wife,
Leotta, of the home; three sons, George, Robert and James; a daughter, Linda Orrell; a
brother, Norman, Fort Worth, Texas; four sisters, Bea Ewalt, Lela Williams, Tura Mae
Decker, all of Augusta, Kan., and Lucy Cotter, Caulfield; and six grandchildren. Services
were planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Ozark Assembly of God with the Rev. Gary
Ankrom officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark.

Burns, Howard 6 Mar 1884 - 6 Sep 1963 CCR 12 Sep 1963
[Note: married Mary E. Westfahl 20 Jul 1892 - Apr 1978]
Howard Burns, 79, of Nixa, died in the Nevada Hospital Friday. He had been a
resident of the Nixa community since 1942. He was a native of Pulaski, Iowa. Surviving
are his wife, Mary E.; five sons, Eugene, Sedgewick, Kansas, Tommy, Easton, Kansas,
Robert of Nixa, and Wayne and Sylvester, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Evelyn
Hennessey, Springfield, Mrs. Irene Blankenship, Camdenton, Mrs. Wilma McCutchen,
Hanford, Calif., and Mrs. Margaret Dyer, Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Sylvester, Pulaski,
Iowa, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel with the Rev. C. H. Sleeth officiating. Burial was in the Hopedale Cemetery.
Burns, Leotta Ruth (Davis) 21 Nov. 1923 – 4 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
Leotta Ruth Burns, age 74, of Sparta, died Thursday, December 4, 1997, in her
home. She was born November 21, 1923, in Elizabeth, Ark., and was the daughter of
James Newt and Jenny Lynn (Guthrie) Davis. On December 6, 1941, she married George
Herron Burns. They moved to this area from Ark. In 1954 and had lived on the family
farm since 1960. Mrs. Burns retired from FASCO industries. She had been a member of
Ozark Assembly of God Church since 1958. Survivors include four children and their
spouses, George Allen and Joyce Burns, Lee’s Summitt, Linda and Richard Orrell,
Ozark, Robert and Carol Burns, Sparta, and James and Ginger Burns, Rogersville; six
grandchildren, Melissa Stewart, Randy Burns, Rick Orrell, Camie Free, Daniel Burns,
and Lee Houchin; five brothers, Herman Davis, Mammoth Springs, Ark., Tom Davis,
Elizabeth, Ark., Marvin Davis, Forsyth, Jack Davis, Bakersfield, and Jim Davis, Silver
Springs, Nevada; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,
George, on January 14, 1990, a brother, Elzie Davis, and three sisters, Edith Byrd, Flora
Shrable, and Lela Sisney. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 6, in
Adams Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Johnson and Rev. Richard Orrell officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Burns, Lou Gehrig 8 May 1954 - 20 Jan 1998 CCH-N 28 Jan 1998
Lou Gehrig Burns, age 43, of Highlandville, died Tuesday, January 20, 1998, in
his home. He was born May 8, 1954 in Dixon, and had lived in the Highlandville area for
fourteen years. He will be missed by many loving family members and friends.
Survivors include: His wife, Linda Sue Burns; two sons, Tony and Reggie Burns, both of
the home; his parents, Wayne Burns, Dixon, and Dorothy Woods and her husband, Jack,
Springfield; his grandmother, Roberta Shelton, Dixon; three sisters, Deborah Burns,
Dixon, Sherrie Montaruli, Nixa, Robin Fox, Ozark; a brother, Brent Barnhart, Walls,
Mississippi; his father-in-law, Maxwell McMinn, Fairland, Okl.; aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Earl Barnhart, and his
mother-in-law, Josie McMinn. Funeral services were 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Kirby Holbrook and Doug Fox officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Burns, Marie S. (Norman) 1878 - 15 May 1958
CCR 5 Jun 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie S. Burns, 79, who died May 15 at her home at
Rolla, where she had resided the past 15 months, where held May 18 in the Billings

Baptist Church with Rev. Lowell McFall and Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was a
native of the Billings community and a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Survivors
include one stepson, Harold Burns of New York City and several nieces and nephews.
Burns, Robert James “Bob” 19 Aug 1924 - 7 Apr 2001 CCH-N 18 Apr 2001
Robert (Bob) Burns, 76, Nixa, passed away Saturday. April 7, 2001 in his home.
Born Aug. 19, 1924, in Haven, Kan., he was the son of Howard and Mary (Westfall)
Burns. On Feb. 19, 1947 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Wadkins in Girade, Kan.
They shared 54 years together and to this union seven children were born. He was a
graduate of Nixa High School and served his county in the U.S. Navy during World War
II. He was employed by Milky Way Transport as a truck driver. He was preceded in
death by his parents, brothers Wayne, Gene and Sylvester, a sister Wilma and a daughter,
Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four sons, Frank Burns and wife Linda,
Nixa, Les Burns and wife Lisa, Ozark, David Burns and wife Jodie, Nixa, and Jim Burns
and wife Kay, Clever; two daughters, Cindy and husband Richard Melton, Jr., Memphis,
Tenn., Cherie and husband David Johns, Ozark; 16 grandchildren, Chris and Tonya
Burns, Robert and Russ Melton, Tracy and Louie Merritt, Kathy, James Jr. and John
Burns, Jeremy, Jason, Jordan and Jared Burns, Jeremiah and Jessica Johns. Travis and
Mackenzie Burns; five great-grandchildren, Shannon Burns, Cameron and Emily Melton,
Chase and Joseph Merritt; three sisters, Evelyn and husband John Hennessy, Springfield,
Irene Blankenship, Camdenton and Margaret Dyer, Colorado, and one brother, Tom
Burns and wife, Fama Jean, Sparta. Services were held Tuesday, April 10 in Harris
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Brother Harold Tennison officiating. Burial with full military
honors was in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa.
Burns, Sylvester "Doc" 4 Nov 1918 - 14 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Howard & Mary (Westfahl) Burns]
Sylvester "Doc" Burns, 70, of Nixa, died at 5:45 a.m. July 14 at the Missouri
Veterans Home in Mount Vernon. Services for Mr. Burns were held July 17 in the
Harris-Colonial Chapel Nixa, with the Rev. Alfred F. Blair officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Mr. Burns was a resident of Nixa for 50 years. He was a
veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. While in the service, he earned
four bronze stars and a purple heart. He was a member of the Cassidy United Methodist
Church. Surviving are four sisters, Wilma McCutchen, Hanford, California, Irene
Blankenship, Camdenton, Margaret Dyer, Grand Junction, Colorado, and Evelyn
Hennessy, Springfield; four brothers, Wayne and Robert Burns, both of Nixa, Gene
Burns, Devon, Kansas, and Thomas Burns, Easton, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews,
other relatives, and a host of friends. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Cassidy
United Methodist Church.
Burns, Walter W. 4 May 1870 - 20 Apr 1949 CCR 21 Apr 1949
[Note: death date from tombstone conflicts with obit which would say 13 Apr 1949]
Walter W. Burns, 78 year-old retired barber and resident of Billings for the past
30 years, died Wednesday morning, following a heart attack. He is survived by his
widow, Mrs. Marie Burns, and one son, Harold, of New York City. Graveside services

were conducted Friday afternoon at the National Cemetery in Springfield, with SpanishAmerican war veterans conducting military rites at the grave. Burial was under direction
of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Burr, Gordon Cecil 18 Nov 1926 - 1 Feb 2003 CCH-N 5 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Barney & Audie (McWilliams) Burr]
Gordon Cecil Burr, 76, Ozark, died Feb. l, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. He was
born Nov. l8, 1926, in Greene County, the son of Barney and Audie (McWilliams) Burr.
He served his country in the U. S. Army. At an early age he accepted the Lord at the Mt.
Sinai Church in Rogersville. Survivors include three children, Larry Burr and wife Sherri,
Bunch, Okla., Nancy Stoltzfus and husband Darrel, Tahlequah, Okla., and Donna Sitton,
Stillwell, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six sibling and their spouses,
Ruby and Norman Ethridge, Springfield, Mary and Jack Randall, Fordland, Mable and
Cliff Blades, Springfield, Shirley and Elmer Bebout, Strafford, Phyllis and Tom Hay,
Aldrich, and Norman and Ella Burr, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
sons, David and Steven Burr; a daughter, Patricia Carpenter; a brother, Lloyd Burr; and
two sisters, Ruth Perry and Rose Hargis. A memorial service was held at 12:30 p.m. Feb.
5 in Victory Baptist Church, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating. Burial was in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society.
Burr, James Daniel “Dan” 27 Jun 1957 - 16 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Norman Dean & Ella Marie (Thomas) Burr; married 25 Jun 1993 Dawn
Marie Donohue]
James Daniel “Dan” Burr, 43, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2001,
in Benton County, Mo., in an automobile accident. He was born June 27, 1957, in
Springfield, Mo., son of Norman Dean and Ella Marie Thomas Burr. James was a retired
U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was a 1975 graduate of Cabool High School. On June 25,
1993, he married Dawn Marie Donohue. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church in
Ozark. Preceding him in death was a brother, Lloyd Allen Burr. Survivors include his
wife, Dawn Burr, Ozark; his parent Norman and Ella Burr, Ozark; six children: Barney,
Caren, Crystal, Steven, Daniel and Kelsey; and a brother, Norman Duane “Skip’ Burr,
Ozark. A funeral service was held Monday, May 21, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Bob Long officiating. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield.
Burris, Harry Cone 30 Dec 1912 - 23 Mar 1989 OH 30 1989
[Note: Son of Harry & Florence Burris; married Mary Adella 1 Jan 1920 - 19 May 1999]
Harry Cone Burris, 76, of Springfield, died March 23 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Burris were held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 29, in the Hazelwood Cemetery with J. Douglas Bottorff officiating.
Born Dec. 30, 1912 in Festus to Harry and Florence Burris, Mr. Burris was employed
with the W.W. Johnson Construction Company for more than 50 years. He was president
of the company at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Mary Adella; two sons,
Carter, Springfield, and Tim, Rogersville; a daughter, Jennifer Kraft, Springfield; a

brother, Ted, Springfield; a sister, Berneice Powell, Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Jo
Ann Jones and her husband, Dale, Springfield, and Norene Holmes, state of California; a
brother-in-law, Vincent Carter, state of California; and five grandchildren, Mitzi, Chris,
Tate and Tyler Burris, and Rachael Kraft. The family suggests memorial contributions to
the Children's Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Burroughs, Emma J. (Duncan) 2 Mar 1890 - 15 Feb 1971 CCR 18 Feb 1971 p4
Mrs. Emma J. Burroughs, 80, of Springfield, died at 8:45 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital after being injured in a car wreck at 5:25 p.m. Sunday on U. S. 63 about
nine miles south of West Plains. Mrs. Burroughs is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Hazel
Lowrey, Ozark; a son, Robert Burroughs of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Ray Witzel, Santa
Jose, Calif.; three brothers, Roy Duncan, Seaside, Calif.; Fred Duncan, Stigler, Okla.; and
Charles Duncan, Stigler, Okla, and Charles Duncan, Okemah, Okla.; four grandchildren
and three great grandchildren. She was a former resident of West Plains. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Robertson Funeral Home at West Plains. Burial was in
West Plains Cemetery.
Burroughs, Norma Helen (Holloway) 19 Feb 1931 - 5 Sep 2003 SN-L 7 Sep 2003 &
CCH-N 10 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Helen (Hovey) Holloway]
Norma Helen Burroughs, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 5,
2003, in her home. She was born February 19, 1931, in West Plains, the daughter of
Howard and Helen (Hovey) Holloway. She was a member of First Baptist Church of
Ozark. Norma retired in 1995 after twenty-two years with Empire District Electric
Company. Survivors include her son, Michael Burroughs, Springfield; three
grandchildren, Amy Loehr and her husband, Tony, Betsy Burroughs, and Adam
Burroughs; a sister, Marjorie Schupbach, Springfield; a niece, Elizabeth Schupbach; and
a nephew, John Schupbach and his wife, Adriana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries
officiating. Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park, West Plains. Visitation will be from
1 p.m. until service time on Monday.
AND
Burroughs, Norma Helen (Holloway) 19 Feb 1931 - 5 Sept 2003 CCH-N 10 Sep 2003
Norma Helen Burroughs, 72, Ozark, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2003 in her home. She
was born Feb. 19, 1931 in West Plains, the daughter of Howard and Helen (Hovey)
Holloway. Burroughs was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. She retired in
1995 after 22 years with Empire District Electric Company. Survivors include one son,
Michael Burroughs, Springfield; three grandchildren, Amy Loehr and husband Tony,
Betsy Burroughs, and Adam Burroughs; one sister, Marjorie Schupbach, Springfield; one
niece, Elizabeth Schupbach; and one nephew, John Schupbach and wife Adriana. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Revs. Troy
Rhoden and Jim Jeffries officiating.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Burrow, Mayme D. (Dye) Apr 1900 - 23 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Robert & Ida May (Farmer) Dye]

Mrs. Mayme D. Burrow, 74 of 2147 North Campbell, died at 12:47 a.m. Saturday
in Cox Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Burrows was a
member of Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church and a longtime Springfield resident.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. E. W. Johnson, Route 4, Reeds Spring, and Mrs.
Sandra K. Baur, Wichita, Kan.; a son, Tony Burrow of Vancouver, Was.; and two
brothers, George Dye, Sparta and Fred of Ozark; 10 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Klingner Chapel with the Rev.
John Baur officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery.
Burtner, Lucile (Paul) 1 Oct 1904 - 22 April 2006 SN-L 28 May 2006
[Note: married Homer L. Burtner]
Jessie Lucile Burtner died April 22, 2006, at New Smyrna Beach, Florida, at the
age of 101. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer L. Burtner; a sister, Merlin
Miller; and a brother, Wilford Paul. She is survived by four sons, Raymond (Sue) of
Edgewater, Fla., Hugh (Marilyn) of University Hts., Ohio, Robert (Shona) or Sarasota,
Fla., and Leslie (Judy) of Anchorage, Alaska; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;
two great-great-grandsons; four nieces and one nephew. Born in Stet, Mo., Lucile lived
for some years near Carney, Okla. She graduated from Stet High School, attended
McPherson College (Kan.) and was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University in
Springfield, Mo. She taught elementary grades in several public schools in Missouri,
including New Haven, Stet, Auxvasse, Sparta and Fordland. She was a member of the
Church of the Brethren at Stet. She lived in the Springfield area for many years, and had
lived in Florida since 1994. She enjoyed music, reading and travel. Interment will be at
the Stet-Penniston Cemetery at a later date.
Burton, Earl J. W. 15 Oct 1943 - 21 Jan 1967
Funeral services for Earl Burton, 22, Route 2, Crane, who was killed at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday in a one-car crash on Mo. 173, six miles north of Crane, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Hurley High School auditorium. The Rev. Roy Lee Wade and the Rev.
Burl Garrison will officiate. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Burton, Elsie (?) Lewis 1886 - 6 Oct 1955 CCR 13 Oct 1955 p4
Mrs. Elsie Burton, 69, of Springfield died Thursday, Oct. 6 at Handley Memorial
Hospital where she had been a patient for 18 days. Mrs. Burton had lived in Springfield
six years and previously had been a resident of Stone County. Survivors include a son,
Marvin Lewis of Benton, Ill.; three stepsons, Charles of Crane, Bill of Route 1 Billings
and Robert of Springfield and two step-daughters, Mrs. Ellen Sharp, Springfield and Mrs.
Nannie McCullough of Route 1, Crane. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at
Wright’s Chapel Church northeast of Hurley. Burial was in the church cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever.
Burton, Gyneth Eloise (McClelland) 6 Apr 1925 - 15 May 2005 SN-L 17 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Myrtle (Curbow) McClelland; married 24 Dec 1941 Clinton
Burton]

Gyneth Eloise Burton, 80, Hurley, passed away at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, May 15,
2005, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born April 6, 1925, in Stone County, Mo.,
to Jack and Myrtle (Curbow) McClelland. She was united in marriage to Clinton Burton
December 24, 1941. They lived and worked their dairy farm for 53 years. They were
parents to two sons, Earl J. William and Danny Keith. Earl passed away as a young man.
They had shared 57 years of marriage before Mr. Burton passed away Nov. 2, 1998. Her
brothers, Elbert Leon and Chester Lee and a sister, Reva Aleene, also preceded her in
death. Mrs. Burton was a member of the Viewpoint Fundamental Methodist Church.
Some of her favorite pastimes were sewing, quilting, and spending time with her
grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Danny and wife, Joyce, Hurley; four
grandchildren, Coy Lane, Eryn Shae, Clinton Earl, and Keith William; two sisters, Nola
Merritt and Bernita Steele, both of Nixa; other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with Rev. Doug Minton and Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial will follow in
Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever, Mo. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral
home.
Burton, James T.
age 33
Funeral services will be at 10 o’clock this morning in the Wright Chapel Cemetery for
James T. Burton, 33, who died yesterday in his home at Clever. A son, James Burton, is
the only survivor.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Burton, Lou (?) 1875 - 15 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Burton, 67, who died early Friday morning at her
home in Nixa, were held Tuesday at Wright Chapel, conducted by Rev. Roscoe Harding,
with burial in the cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home. Those who
survive are four children: Dell Sims, Nixa; Edith Gibbs, Bartersville, Mo.; Hurshel
Burton, Pomona, Calif.; Bill Burton, Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Maude Mays, Wichita,
Kansas.
Burton, Mamie
8 Jul 1882 - 3 Mar 1961 CCR 9 Mar 1961 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Mamie Burton, 78, a lifelong resident of St. Louis, who
died Friday morning in St. Louis, were conducted by the Rev. Robert Hoffman at 2:30
p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery. She is survived
by two sons, James and Edward of St. Louis, a half-brother, Fay Hunt of Route 1, Nixa
and a half-sister, Mrs. Mattie Willoughby of Route 1, Nixa.
Burton, Oscar D. 15 Mar 1909 - 17 Mar 2005 SN-L 19 Mar 2005 & SN-L 20 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of W. B. & Etta Burton; married 17 Nov 1928 Helen Livingston d 2 Dec
2000]
Oscar D. Burton, 96, Billings, passed away Thursday afternoon, March 17, 2005,
at his home. He was born March 15, 1909, the son of W.B. and Etta Burton. He was
united in marriage to Helen Livingston on November 17, 1928, and they had celebrated
their 72nd wedding anniversary just before Mrs. Burton's death on December 2, 2000. He
is survived by son, Leroy Burton, Hurley; a daughter and her husband, Faye and Willard

Groesbeck, Billings; five grandchildren and their spouses; 10 great-grandchildren; six
great-great grandchildren; a sister, Treva Henry, Republic; many nieces and nephews,
other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
March 20, 2005, at Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev. Terry Bailie officiating.
Burial will follow in the Wright Chapel Cemetery, Hurley. The Clever chapel will be
open at noon, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Burton, William Frank 27 Nov 19113 - 7 Apr 2004 SN-L 10 Apr 2004
[Note: married Shirley Nelson]
William Frank Burton, born November 27, 1913, died April 7, 2004. A heavy
equipment operator, he retired from Springfield public works in 1965. He was a loving
husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Nelson Burton; three
daughters, Pearl and husband, Robert Healey, Palcitas, N.M., Shirley and husband, Junior
Hart, Halltown, Mo., and Mrs. Phillip Barnhart, Highlandville, Mo.; eight grandchildren;
12 great grandchildren; one brother, Vernon Burton; and sister, Helen Firsch. Funeral
services are today, April 10, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with
visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m., in the funeral home.
Burton, William H. 12 Jan 1880 - 7 Jul 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: married Etta; birthdate from SSDI]
Billings - William H. Burton, 95, of Route 1, Billings, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday
in the Springfield MediCenter. Survivors include his wife, Etta; four sons, Oscar of
Billings, Curtis of Billings, Kenneth of Springfield and Clinton of Crane; two daughters,
Mrs. Treva Henry of Republic and Mrs. Thelma Hilton of Raytown; one sister, Mrs.
Ellen Sha___, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren
Burton, William L. 29 Mar 1848 - 18 Nov 1950 CCR 23 Nov 1950
[Note: Son of William Leroy & Emma (Black) Burton; married Martha Jane Wadkins]
Funeral services were held at Wright’s Chapel Monday afternoon for William
Leroy Burton, who died Sunday in Springfield at the age of 102. Burial was in the Wright
Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Burton was born March 29,
1848 in Benton County, MO., the son of William Leroy and Emma Black Burton. He
married Martha Jane Wadkins and to them nine children were born. He was preceded in
death by two sons, Jim and Johnnie, one daughter, Mrs. Celle Cloud and his wife. On
April 14, 1915 he was married to Mammie Elsey Easley. Survivors include the widow,
Mrs. Mammie Burton; four sons, Charles of Crane, Bill of route 1 Billings, Walter of
South Greenfield and Rob of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Nannie McCullough of
route 1 Crane and Mrs. Ellen Sharp of Springfield; 35 grandchildren; 66 greatgrandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren.
Busch, Donald Hyrum 4 Jun 1925 - 2 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Donald Hyrum Busch, age 72, of Galena, died Monday, February 2, 1998, near
his home following a tractor accident. He was born June 4, 1925 in Ogden, Utah, and was
the son of John Hyrum and Adelia Ellen (Jensen) Busch. His parents parents preceded
him in death. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On June 16,
1942 he married Dorothy D. Watts. Mr. Busch was a member of the LDS Church. He

was also a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Galena Masonic Lodge No.
515, A.F & A.M. Mr. Busch had enjoyed square dancing for the past forty years. He
loved farming and worked as a Field Service Technician for Perma-Pipe Corporation. He
also had been a truck driver. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be
missed by his family and friends. Survivors include: His wife, Dorothy; five children and
their spouses, Brent W and Phyllis Busch, Westminister, Calif., Donnelle and Bill
Farmer, Hot Springs Village, Ark., Nancy L. and Barrie Bever, Reeds Spring, Bonnie J.
and Wayne Ford, Reeds Spring, and Laura Ann and Daniel Webb, Olathe, Kansas;
twelve grandchildren, Kelly, Brenda, Rebecca, Stephanie, Denise, Darren, David,
Tiffany, Michelle, D.J., Aaron, and Elizabeth; two great-grandchildren, Sarah and
Tanner; a brother, Delorm Kruitbosch and his wife, Erma, Kuna, Idaho; a sister, Ruth
Sharples and her husband, Asa, Gilbert, Arizona; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Bishop Daniel
Palfreeman and Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating: Burial with Masonic Rites followed
in Spokane Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's
choice.
Bush, Stella 4 Mar 1892 - 8 May 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p10
Mrs. Stella Bush, 85, of 515 Mt. Vernon, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical
Center at 2:24 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. Bush was a charter member of the Conservative Baptist
Church. She was also a member of the Eastern Star in Galena. Survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Wilma Rantz, Nixa; a son, The Rev. Charles Bush, Marshfield, and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the
Rev. O. O. Best officiating. Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Galena Cemetery with
burial following there.
Bushong, Eucle P. 17 Feb 1938 - 20 Jun 2002 CCH-N 3 Jul 2002
[Note: Son of Harold & Stella (Lawson) Bushong]
Eucle P. Bushong, 64. Forsyth, died June 20, 2002, in Veterans Hospital,
Columbia. Bushong was born Feb. 17, 1938, in Ozark to Harold and Stella (Lawson)
Bushong. He served in the U.S. Army. In more recent years he managed a convenience
store. Services were held June 25 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Bushong, Leo 7 Jul 1924 - 31 Mar 1998 CCH-N 8 Apr 1998
Leo Bushong, age 73, of Nixa, died Tuesday, March 31, 1998, in his home. He
was born July 7, 1924, in Almartha, and was the son of Warner and Cora (Baker)
Bushong. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He and Nadine
Roberts were married Oct. 24, 1965. Mr. Bushong retired from Dayco Industries in 1987
as a pipe fitter. He was also an electrician and plumber. Survivors include: his wife,
Nadine; two sons, Richard Bushong, Springfield; and Kevin Bushong, Nixa; three
daughters, Kathy Cantrell, Broken Arrow, Okla., Gloria Walker, Springfield, and Kim
Hicks, Nixa; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia and
Retha, both of California; and a brother, Doin Bushong, His parents and a brother, Hasten
Bushong preceded him in death. Funeral services were Thursday, April 2, in Adams

Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Hubert Swearingin officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery.
Bussard, Homer H. 1 May 1912 - 15 Jun 1998
[Note: Son of Jim and Zina (Phillips) Bussard; married 3 Oct 1931 Virgie A. Hawkins 16
Aug 1915 - 23 Nov 1999]
Homer Bussard, 86, died at 2:49 a.m. Monday, June 15, 1998, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center following a short illness. He was born May 1, 1912, at
Battlefield, MO to Jim and Zina (Phillips) Bussard. He was married to Virgie Hawkins
October 3, 1931. He drove a Clever school bus 24 years, was employed by the Missouri
State Highway Department and The Christian County Road Department. He also
enjoyed farming. Mr. Bussard was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers- Wilburn and Leonard and 2 nephews. He is
survived by his wife, Virgie; 2 sons and their wives - Johnny and Anna Marie Bussard of
Republic and Howard and Ann Bussard of Clever; 2 daughters – Zina Rothove and her
husband Charles of Bethany, OK and Brenda Cryderman of Harrisonville; a brother Jack Bussard of Clever; a sister – Oletha Harp of Rogersville, 16 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 1998, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Pastor Mark
Smith officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery, south of Battlefield. Visitation was
7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
charity of donor’s choice. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Bussard, Juanita (Bailey) 7 Aug 1923 - 26 Nov 2005 SN-L 28 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Josephus & Cordie Mary (Slay) Bailey; married 18 May 1940 W. A.
“Jack” Bussard 28 Aug 1918 - 1 Dec 2004]
Jaunita Bussard, 82, Clever, joined her husband, Jack and son Nathan in Heaven
Saturday afternoon, November 26, 2005. She was born August 7, 1923, in Ponce de
Leon, Mo to Josephus and Cordie Mary (Slay) Bailey. Jaunita was united in marriage to
W. SA. “Jack” Bussard May 18, 1940. They made their home and raised their family on a
farm east of Clever. She was a member of the Clever Full Gospel Church. Her parents
and seven brothers also preceded her in death. She is survived by four daughters, Dorthy
Hudson, Springfield, Linda Patterson and husband, Dwain, Strafford, Bobbie Rhoades
and husband John, Forsyth, and Jackie Parks and husband Larry, Buffalo; five sons,
James and wife, Rita, Clever, Ralph, state of Arkansas, Wilburn “Punchy” and wife,
Vicki, Republic, Lonnie, Springfield and Eldon, Clever; 27 grandchildren; 33 great
grandchildren; five great, great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Nilene McKnight officiating. Burial will follow in
Phillips Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever
funeral home.
Bussard, Olive M. 24 Sep 1906 - Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Olive M. Bussard, 69, Route 1, Rogersville, died at 10:28
a.m. Sunday at Park Central Hospital in Springfield after a three-week illness. Mrs.
Bussard was a lifetime resident of the Springfield area and a member of the Springfield

area and a member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Anna Hindman of Rogersville and three grandchildren. Services will be at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel. Burial will be in East Lawn Cemetery.
Bussard, Virgie A. (Hawkins) 16 Aug 1915 - 23 Nov 1999
[Note: married 3 Oct 1931 Homer H. Bussard 1 May 1912 - 15 Jun 1998]
CLEVER- Mrs. Virgie Bussard, Clever, a homemaker, died at 10:18 p.m.
Tuesday in Balanced Care, Nixa. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Meadors Funeral
Home with burial in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home. (Hand written date 11-23-99)
Funeral Card: VIRGIE A. BUSSARD Aug. 16, 1915, Battlefield- Nov. 23, 1999,
Nixa, MO SERVICES HELD Meadors Chapel-Clever, MO, November 26, 1999, at 2:00
p.m. OFFICIATING Pastor Mark Smith MUSIC Lynn Swadley, Jr., and Anna Lee
Baker ESCORTS Shawn Bussard, Brian Cryderman, Brandon Cryderman, Joe Rose,
Mike Rose, Steve Rose, John David Bussard HONORARY Floyd Frazier, Luther
Hilliard, Garley Bacon, Jack Bussard FINAL RESTING PLACE Manley Cemetery
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Bussard, W.A. “Jack” 28 Aug 1918 - 1 Dec 2004 SN-L 3 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of James & Zina (Phillips) Bussard; married Juanita Bailey 7 Aug 1923 - 26
Nov 2005]
W.A. (Jack) Bussard, 86, Clever, passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1,
2004, at his home. He was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Nixa, to James and Zina (Phillips)
Bussard. His mother passed away in 1920 and Jack was raised by his father and
stepmother, Lottie. Jack married Juanita Bailey May 18, 1940. They have lived and
raised their children on the farm east of Clever. He was an active member of the Clever
Full Gospel Church. He retired from Frisco Railroad after 38 years of service. He was
preceded in death by a son, Nathan; his parents; stepmother; and three brothers, Homer,
Webb and Leonard. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; four daughters,
Dorthy Hudson, Springfield of Linda Patterson and husband Dwain of Strafford, Bobbie
Rhoades and husband John of Forsyth, and Jackie Parks and husband Larry of Buffalo;
five sons, James and wife Rita of Clever, Ralph of Arkansas, Punchy and wife Vicki of
Republic, Lonnie of Springfield, and Eldon of Clever 27 grand-children, 32 greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grand-children; a sister, Oleatha Harp, Shell Knob; nieces
and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will b e2 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 4, 2004, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Revs. Nilene McKnight and
Dennis Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Butcher, Charles Arthur 3 Apr 1884 - 15 May 1971 CCR 3 Jun 1971 p8
Funeral services for Charles Arthur Butcher, 87, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church near Norwood with the Rev. Leonard Keys
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell. Mr.
Butcher, a lifelong resident of the Mountain Grove area, died Saturday afternoon in the
Mansfield Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and stockman of
Wright County. Survivors include four sons, Martin Butcher of Mound City, Joda

Butcher of Ozark, Jim Butcher of San Francisco, Calif, and Clyde Butcher of Shaver
Lake, Calif; three daughter, Mrs. Cleo Kelder , St. Joseph, Mrs. Zelda Hedrick,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Mrs. Ohsa Norris, Lexington, Ky; a sister, Jossie Raney, Salinas, Calif.;
11 grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Butcher, Joda A. “Butch” 27 Mar 1920 - 12 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: married Lorane]
OZARK - Joda A. Butcher, 57, Ozark, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday in Veterans
Administration Hospital, Kansas City after an illness of seven months. Mr. Butcher, a
retired mechanic and electrical technician, was a native of Hartville. He was a native of
Hartville. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was stationed at Pearl Harbor
when the Japanese staged a surprise attack on Dec. 7, 1941, causing the U. S. to enter the
war. Mr. Butcher lived in the state of California for a number of years before moving to
Ozark in 1964. Surviving are his wife, Lorane; a daughter, Miss Joyce Butcher, Kansas
City; three brothers, J. C. of Clovis, Calif., Martin of Mound City and James of San
Francisco; three sisters, Mrs. Cleo Keider, St. Joseph, Mrs. Zella Hedrick, Cincinnati,
Ohio and Mrs. Jane Norris, Lexington, Ky. Graveside services were held at 10:30 a. m.
Monday in Springfield National Cemetery. The Rev. James Robinson officiated and
burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. The body was cremated. Contributions
may be made for leukemia research by the American Cancer Society.
AND
Butcher, Joda A. “Butch” 27 Mar 1920 - 12 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p10
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the prayers, cards, flowers,
food, contributions and all acts of kindness during the illnes and death of our loved one,
Joda “Butch” Butcher. May God Bless Each of You. The Butcher Family.
Butcher, William Perry 10 Mar 1869 - 22 Apr 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: Son of Isaac & Sarah Butcher; married 1895 Mary Ellen Henry]
William Perry Butcher was born March 10, 1869 in Hickory County, the son of
Isaac and Sarah Butcher. Mr. Butcher resided in Oklahoma and Kansas most of his early
life and near 60 years in Missouri, the last 10 years in Billings. In 1895, he was united in
marriage with Mary Ellen Henry and to this union four sons and two daughters were
born. Mr. Butcher was preceded in death by one son, Homer, at the age of 49 years and
one daughter, Audrey at the age of 18 months, and Mrs. Butcher passed away in 1937. He
was converted at an early age and united with the Baptist Church. Mr. Butcher was a
retired blacksmith. He entered into rest April 22, 1959 at Ozark at the age of 90 years,
one month and 12 days. Survivors include three sons, John of Glendale, Calif., William
of Springfield, and Lee of Billings; one daughter, Mrs. C. E. Hicks of Route 8,
Springfield; two grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, four great, great grandchildren;
one brother of Osceola, one half-brother, George of Chicago. Funeral services were held
April 24 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings, with rev. Bob Ebersole officiating.
Burial was in the Osceola, Missouri cemetery.
Butler, Clarence “Elmer” 9 Feb 1897 - 15 Apr 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Thomas & Mary (Engle) Butler; married 14 May 1916 Addie Horton 27
Jan 1899 - 6 May 1953; married 1954 Velma Barnes Lethco]

Clarence "Elmer" Butler, 93, Rogersville, died Sunday, April 15, 1990 in his
home. He was born Feb. 9, 1897 in Rome, Mo., to Thomas and Mary Engle Butler. He
was a retired minister and farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He was married
to Addie Horton, who preceded him in death in 1953. He was then married to Velma
Barnes Lethco in 1954. Surviving is his wife of 36 years, Velma, of Joplin; a son, Clyde
Butler, Rogersville; two daughters, Thelma Ray, Belflower, Calif., and Wanda Inmon,
Ozark; five grandchildren, Ronie and Jerry Ray, state of California, Jeanine Butler, state
of Maryland, Greg Butler, state of Florida, and Tim Inmon, Ozark; five greatgrandchildren, Kevin and Scott Ray, and Kristine, Bryan and Jeffery Inmon; five
stepchildren, Dora Jo Malian, Joplin, Lodena McCoy, Mt. Grove, Fern Bennetts and
Roderick Lethco, both of Fresno, Calif., and Nancy Fureby, Campbell, Calif.; eight stepgrandchildren, David Mahan, Phillip, Mark and Timothy McCoy, Jane Ann Johnmeyer,
Jason Fureby and Bonnie and Kevin Lethco; and one step-great-granddaughter, Kristin
McCoy. Funeral services were held at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial
was in the Springhill Cemetery, south of Rogersville.
Butler, Delphia Alice (Short) 18 Dec 1891 - 5 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Leona (Griffin) Short; married Lemuel A. “Lem” Butler
12 Mar 1888 - Feb 1981]
Delphia Alice Butler, 96, of Rialto, California, formerly of Christian County, died
at 12 p.m. Nov. 5, at the home of her granddaughter, Linda Butler, with whom she had
made her home for the past seven years. Memorial services for Mrs. Butler were held
Nov. 12 in the Goodwin Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz. Mrs. Butler was born Dec. 18, 1891 near
Boaz to Leona Griffin Short and John W. Short. She was married to Lemuel A. Butler,
who preceded her in death in 1981. She is survived by her daughter, Rayo Howard,
Billings; by her granddaughter; by two sisters, Opal Merritt, Springfield, and Ruth Word,
Willard; and by several nieces and nephews.
Butler, Lemuel A. “Lem” 12 Mar 1888 - Feb 1981
[Note: married Delphia Alice Short 18 Dec 1891 - 5 Nov 1988]
Services for Lemuel A. “Lem” Butler, 92, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and Joe Howe officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery at Boaz. Mr. Butler died Monday morning in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired farmer from the Boaz
community, he was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church at Boaz. Survivors are his
wife, Delphia, Pasadena, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Rayo Howard, Billings, with whom he
made his home; a son, Martin, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Lora Lee, Tracy, Calif.; and one
granddaughter.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of February 16, 1981 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Butler, Linden Nelson 22 Jan 1972 - 8 Apr 1992 NN-E 14 Apr 1992
[Note: Son of Linden Nelson & Cheryl (McCarty) Butler]
Linden Nelson Butler, 20, died Wednesday, April 8. He was born January 22,
1972, in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Linden Nelson Butler.

Survivors include his mother, Cheryl Gray, Springfield; his children, Linden and Coty
Butler; maternal grandfather, Joe White, Springfield; maternal grandmother, Alma
McGinnis, and her husband, Don, Springfield; paternal grandmother, Frances McCarty,
Ozark; and three sisters, Tammy Rush, and Tiffany and Summer Gray. Memorial
services were held Friday, April 10 in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold
Spradling officiating.
Butler, Lenard Dewayne 29 Aug 1953 - 7 Apr 1995 CCH-N 12 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Glen & Mary Butler; married 1979 Connie Walters]
Lenard Dewayne Butler, 41, Chadwick, died April 7, 1995, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born August 29, 1953, in Webster County,
the son of Glen and Mary Butler. In 1979 he was married to Connie Walters. He was a
lifelong resident of the Chadwick area and was a member of Mound Fundamental Baptist
Church. He was employed by Emerson Electric, Inc. for over 16 years. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and being with his friends and family. Survivors include his wife,
Connie; his parents, Glen and Mary, Chadwick; two sisters, Patsy Jackson and her
husband Emmitt, Chadwick; Barbara Killingsworth and her husband Roscoe, Springfield;
a brother, Jerry Butler and his wife Vicki, Chadwick; nieces and nephews Donna,
Donald, Robert, Kevin, Dusty, Kim, Amber, Ashley, Shane, Isaac, Jacob, Miranda and
Kyle; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends. Services were held Tuesday,
April 11, 1995, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Harland Usery officiating.
Burial was in Hall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri
Department of Conservation.
Butler, Martin Van Buren. 1871 - 13 Mar 1954 BT 18 Mar 1954
[Note: married Nancy]
Funeral services for Martin V. Butler, 82, retired farmer and sportsman who
passed away March 13, in St. Johns Hospital in Springfield were held Monday afternoon
in the Alma Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle Chapel with the Rev. Roy Fields and the Rev.
Russell Ward officiating. Burial was made in Greenlawn Cemetery. Pall bearers were
Jerry Menown, John Schatz, Bill Schatz, Halvor Wilson, Clovis Gold and Jim Nelson.
Mr. Butler whose home was on Route 10, Springfield, has been a resident of Greene
County since 1928. He established the first barber shop in Clever more than 50 years ago.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy, six daughters, Mrs. Vival Schatz of Billings, Mrs.
Dolan Wilson of Clever, Mrs. Erma Stewart and Mrs. Cornell Carter, both of Springfield,
Mrs. Delores Menoen of Route 1, Springfield and Mrs. Gene Lemmon of Willard; two
sons, Kenneth and Delbert of Route 11, Springfield; one brother, George Butler of Fort
Worth, Texas; 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Butler, Ray N. 4 Feb 1930 - 31 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
[Note: married Ernestine]
Ray N. Butler, 57, of Billings, died Sunday evening in his home after a long
illness. Services for Mr. Butler were held Wednesday at Meadors Chapel, Republic, with
the Rev. Bill Springer officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery. A farmer, Mr. Butler was
retired from Kraft Foods, and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. His survivors
include his wife, Ernestine; a daughter, Carolyn Roden, Cassville; a brother, Wayne,

Republic; two sisters, Jewell Wimmer, Republic, and Maxine McGruder, Cassville; and a
grandchild.
Butrick, Delta Mae 1901 - 2 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
[Note: married Walter Butrick]
Delta Mae Butrick, 86, of Springfield, died at 2:10 p.m. June 2 at the Springfield
Health Care Center. Graveside services for Mrs. Butrick were held Monday in the
Springfield National Cemetery with Elder Richard Jones officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Mrs.
Butrick was the widow of Walter Butrick, who preceded her in death in 1965. She was a
member of the Springfield R.L.D.S. Church. Mrs. Butrick's survivors include four sons,
Robert L. and Kenneth A., both of. Springfield, Joe, Baytown, Texas, and W. Earl, Nixa;
two daughters, Mary Nederveld, Springfield, and Wilma Fowler, San Diego; a sister,
Ruth A. Boyd, Springfield; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Butrick, Patricia 9 Dec 1936 - Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: married Earl Butrick]
Services for Mrs. Patricia Butrick, 42, Nixa were held last Thursday in Klingner
Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Butrick died June 26 in her home after apparently suffering a heart attack. She was a
member of East Avenue Baptist church. Survivors include her husband, Earl; four
daughters, Mrs. Tye Wallen, Miss Tanya Butrick, Miss Tori Butrick and Miss Tara
Butrick, all of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Marita Jones and Mrs. Tarlyn Campbell, both of
Springfield; her mother, Mrs. Maxine Jones, Springfield and a grandchild.
Buttram, Virginia M. (Wahl) 17 Aug 1928 - 17 Mar 2006 SN-L 19 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Elsie Wahl; married Herbert Buttram]
Virginia M. Buttram, 77, of Springfield, Mo., departed this life Friday, March 17,
2006, in Greene Haven Nursing Home. Virginia was born on August 17, 1928, in
Springfield, Mo. to John and Elsie Wahl. She was a wonderful Wife, Mother,
Grandmother and Friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Buttram;
her parents, John and Elsie Wahl; and a grandson, Sean Buttram. She is survived by a
son, Harold Buttram and his wife, Glenda, of Ozark, Mo.; a daughter, Gloria Johnson and
her husband, Ronald, of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Charles Wahl, of Marshfield,
Mo., and Joe Wahl of Waterloo, Iowa; three sisters, Gladys Brinkley of Marshfield, Mo.,
Margaret Purdy of Springfield, Mo., and Martha Vich of Marshfield, Mo.; three
grandsons, Christopher Johnson of Springfield, Mo., Zach Buttram of Ozark, Mo. and
Curtis Smith of Rogersville, Mo.; two granddaughters, Jessica Woods of Lampe, Mo.,
and Kimberly Sanders of Springfield, Mo.,; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral
Service at White Chapel, with interment following in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. In her
honor, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of American
Southwest, 1465 East Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804, or may be left with the
funeral home. Online memorial condolences may be made at www.thiemeshadel.com.

Butts, Della M. (Berry) 13 Sep 1910 - 10 Jul 1988 OH 28 Jul 1988
[Note: married Charlie Butts 8 Sep 1903 - Jul 1979]
Della M. Butts, 77, of Nixa, died July 10 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Butts were held July 12 at the Park
Crest Assembly of God Church, with the officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Butts was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Butts; by two sons, Charles
Edward Butts and Melvin Joe Butts; and by one daughter; Anna Marie Butts. Her
survivors include a daughter, Magaline Hodge; one son, Jerry Butts; five sisters, Dorothy
Smith, Dessie Gann, Jean Record, Daisy Wilcox, and Dora Washburn; one brother,
Delmar Berry; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Butts, Donald Glen 13 Apr 1945 - 10 Dec 2005 SN-L 12 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Roy & Iva Butts]
Donald Glen Butts, age 60, of Nixa, departed this life, Saturday, December 10,
2005, at Christian Health Care, Nixa, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Don
was born April 13, 1945, in Springfield. He was a 1963 graduate of Central High School,
and had retired as an auto mechanic. Don was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed
working on his '70 CUDA. He was preceded in death by his son, Jamie Butts; his parents,
Roy and Iva Butts; and a brother, Robert Butts. Survivors include his grandson, Alec
Butts, Branson; two sisters, Ruth Ann Butts and Tina Williamson; five brothers, James
Wallace and wife, Anna Lou, Bob Butts and wife, Juanita, Gary Butts and wife, Linda,
Joe Butts and wife, Susan, all of Springfield, and Darrell Butts and wife, Karen,
Strafford; and a special friend, Tom Goodenough of Fair Grove. Also, his longtime
companion, Katie Bond, Nixa, her children, Vicky Foley and husband, Steve, Nixa, Terri
Crist and husband, Don, Olathe, Kan., Brady Bond and wife, Kendra, Pleasant Hope; and
five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 13, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Junction Gang Camp (a NASCAR
Charity) in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Butts, Jamie Don 18 Dec 1964 - 9 May 2005 SN-L 12 May 2005
[Note: Son of Don and Rita (Klapp) Butts]
Jamie Don Butts, 40, of Independence, formerly of Springfield, was born on
December 18, 1964, and passed away on May 9, 2005, in his home in Independence.
Jamie was a 1982 graduate of Central High School in Springfield as has been employed
with Ajax Parts Company as a salesman. During his free time, Jamie loved to watch the
Chiefs and NASCAR. He enjoyed bowling, skating, and baseball. Survivors include his
father, Don and Katie Butts, of Nixa; his mother, Rita Holoman and Stephen, of
Springfield; his son, Alec of Branson; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of
friends. Jamie was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Iva Butts, and Jean
Stokes and Ned Klapp. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2005,
in the Thieme Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte Chapel, with interment
following in the Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8
p.m. Friday, May 13, 2005, in the funeral home. A memorial has been established at the
funeral home for Alec's Education Fund.

Butts, Robert L. 19 Aug 1934 - 21 Mar 1991 NN-E 28 Mar 1991
[Note: Son of Roy Lee & Etta Belle (Marshall) Butts; married Polly]
Robert L. Butts, 56, Ozark, died Thursday, March 21, 1991, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born in Winona Aug. 19, 1934, and was the son of
Etta Belle Marshall Ferguson and Roy Lee Butts. He was a longtime resident of
Springfield and Ozark and owned and operated Butts Packing Plant in Ozark for many
years. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Polly;
his father and stepmother, Roy and Iva Butts, Springfield; his aunt by whom he was
raised, Grace Whitmore, and husband, Bill, Ozark; three sisters, C. Elaine Garton, Tina
Williamson and Ruth Ann Butts, all of Springfield; six brothers, Bobby, Don, Darrell,
Gary and Terry Joe Butts, all of Springfield, and James Wallace, Sacramento, Calif.; an
uncle, Ralph Marshall, Biloxi, Miss.; an aunt, Melva Whittaker, Bonne Terre; and many
nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Buxton, Georgia Ellis (Maples) 24 Feb 1908 - 23 Aug 2003
SN-L 26 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Simeon "Davey" & Syville (McBride) Maples; married 1932 Norman
Buxton 11 Jun 1909 - 20 Dec 1978]
Georgia Ellis Buxton, age 95, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2003
in her home. She was born February 24, 1908 in Christian County, the daughter of
Simeon "Davey" and Syville (McBride) Maples. In 1932 she and Norman Buxton were
united in marriage. Mrs. Buxton accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was a
spiritual person, at peace with God. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife and
mother. Her husband preceded her in death as well as thirteen brothers and sisters, and
her parents. Survivors include her son, Ellis Gene Buxton and his wife, Veta; a sister,
Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colorado; and a host of nieces and nephews. A graveside service
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 27, in Ozark Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Buxton, Georgia Ellis (Maples)
24 Feb 1908 - 23 Aug 2003 CCH-N 27 Aug 2003
Georgia Ellis Buxton, 95, Ozark, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2003, in her home. She
was born Feb. 24, 1908 in Christian County, the daughter of Simeon "Davey" and Syville
(McBride) Maples. In 1932, she and Norman Buxton were united in marriage. Buxton
accepted Christ as her savior at an early age, and was a spiritual person, at peace with
God. She was a homemaker and a devoted wife and mother. Her husband preceded her in
death as well as 13 brothers and sisters, and her parents. Survivors include her son, Ellis
Gene Buxton and his wife Veta; a sister, Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colorado; and a host of
nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. August 27 in Ozark
Cemetery, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Buxton, Grant W.

Jan 1895 - 2 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3

[Note: Son of William A. & Alice O. (Bates) Buxton; married 4 Mar 1917 Nancy
Shipman]
Grant W. Buxton, 73, Springfield, was dead on arrival at 3:45 p.m. Friday at St.
John’s Hospital. He had suffered from an illness of several years. Mr. Buxton had retired
in 1960 from the Springfield Ice and Refrigeration Company. He was a member of High
Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Nancy; two sons, Leon, Springfield and
Gail, Carthage; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Law, Houston, Texas and Mrs. Katherine
McCoy, Cuernavaca, N. M.; a brother, Norman, Ozark; 13 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel
with the Rev. L. V. Swadley officiating. Burial was in Rivermont Memorial gardens.
Buxton, Harry April 1891 - 6 Aug 1958
CCR 7 Aug 1958 p4
[note; son of William A. & Alice O. (Bates) Buxton]
Harry Buxton, 67, died Wednesday, August 6 at 4:30 a.m. in a Fort Collins, Colo.
hospital following a lengthy illness, according to ward received by relatives here
Wednesday. Funeral arrangements were incomplete, but burial is expected to be in Fort
Collins. Mr. Buxton was a native of Ozark and had resides in Colorado for the past 35
years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Buxton of Fort Collins; three sons, Tom
Buxton of Green River, Wyo., Bob Buxton of Fort Collins and Ray Buxton of Seattle,
Wash; two brothers, Frank Buxton of El Reno, Okla and Grant Buxton of Galloway; two
sisters, Mrs. Otis McLean of Nixa and Mrs. Lulu Cutbirth of Emmett, Idaho; one halfbrother, Norman Buxton of Ozark and six grandchildren.
Buxton, Martha Isabelle (Ross) Poynor 9 Jan 1875 - 7 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of Reuben Wilber & Mary (Moore) Ross; married William Mack Poynor
23 Aug 1871 - 13 Dec 1905; married 1908 William Alexander Buxton 15 Jul 1860 - 20
Dec 1943]
Mrs. Belle Buxton died Monday morning at her home in Ozark. She was 75. She
had been ill several years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral home with the Rev. Harold Hurst delivering the funeral message. Burial
was in the Ozark Cemetery. Martha Isabelle Buxton was born January 9, 1875 in
Christian County, the daughter of Reuben Wilber Ross and Mary More Ross, and was
reared in the Linden community. While in her teens she married Mack Poynor, who died
ten years later. In 1908 she married William Alexander Buxton. To them one son was
born, Norman Eugene. Mr. Buxton died in 1943. She is survived by her son, Norman,
and one grandson, Norman Eugene, of Ozark; two half-brothers, Rube Ross of
Springfield and Ed Ross of Cleveland, Oklahoma, and one half-sister, Mrs. Rhoda Fowler
of McCracken.
Buxton, Nancy A. T. (Shipman) Apr 1897 - 16 Sep 1981 OH 24 Sep 1981
[Note Daughter of James M. & ? (?) Shipman; married 4 Mar 1917 G. W. Buxton]
Nancy A. Buxton, 84, Springfield, Northside Nursing Home, died at noon Sept.
16 in the nursing home after a short illness. A native of Sparta, Mrs. Buxton had been a
Springfield resident for the past 42 years. She was a member of Seminole Baptist
Temple. Survivors include two sons, Leon, Springfield, and Gail, Carthage; two
daughters, Mrs. Katherene McCoy, Tlapa, Mexico, and Mrs. Louise Law, Houston,

Texas; a brother, Henry Shipman, Oldfield; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Service: were held Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald
Karrike officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Cemetery.
Buxton, Norman 11 Jun 1909 - 20 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p11
[Note: Son of William A. & Isabelle (Ross) Buxton; married 10 Sep 1932 Georgia Ellis
Maples 24 Feb 1908 - 23 Aug 2002]
Thank You, wonderful people for helping us lay Norman to rest. God bless you
and keep you. The Buxton Family, Ellis Gene and Veta Mae.
Buzbee, Hollis Owen 15 Aug 1924 - 28 Feb 2007 SN-L 2 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Clyde Franklin & Opie Mary (Dow) Buzbee; married 5 Dec 1947 Polly
Anna Finch]
Hollis Owen Buzbee, 82, of Rogersville, passed away February 28, 2007, in his
home. He was born August 15, 1924, in Lula, Okla., to Clyde Franklin Buzbee and Opie
Mary Dow Davis. Hollis was the valedictorian of his high school class in Tupelo, Okla.;
and graduated from the Chillicothe Business College. On December 5, 1947, he married
Polly Anna Finch in Colgate, Okla. Hollis started work as a Telegrapher for the Frisco
Railroad in 1944, working in both Missouri and Oklahoma. He retired after 37 years of
service as Chief Dispatcher in 1981. From 1981-1998 he operated Buzz's AM-PM
convenience store. He retired again in 1998. Hollis and Polly Anna were members of the
First Baptist Church in Ozark, where Hollis served as a greeter. He was also a member of
the Frisco Retirement Club. Hollis loved genealogy and tracing his family's history. He
also enjoyed spending time at the lake with his family, gardening, woodworking and
antique cars. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include his loving wife,
Polly Anna Buzbee; his sons and their spouses, Dr. Gary L. Buzbee of Rogersville; Larry
Buzbee (Rhonda) of Chester, N.J.; Terry Buzbee (Rhonda) of Marshalltown, Iowa; and
Dr. Roger D. Buzbee (Teresa) of Rogersville; his grandchildren, Dr. Todd Kelly Buzbee
(Danielle), Dr. Tyler Garrett Buzbee (Amy), Andrew Owen (Katie), Ashley Marie
(Lucas) Johnson, Adam Milton Buzbee, Aaron Owen Buzbee, Alexander Franklin
Buzbee, Allison Mae Buzbee, Roger Dow Buzbee II, Alan Richard Buzbee, Anna Lea
Buzbee, Brock Kinsey Buzbee, and Wyatt Cade Buzbee; and his great-grandchildren,
Carson Kelly Buzbee, Parker Marie Buzbee, Cooper Lynn Buzbee, Owen Asher Buzbee,
and Jackson Owen Buzbee. Also surviving are his sister, Colleen Berry; nephews,
Michael C. Berry and Wesley K. Berry; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ray and Ruth
Finch; and nieces, Rhonda Steinbach and Robin King. Private family burial will be in
Hazelwood Cemetery on Saturday morning, March 3, 2007, followed by a Celebration of
Life Service at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. this
evening, March 2, 2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home East. The family would like to
express thanks and gratitude for the kind and compassionate care provided by Dr. Jesse
Taylor, Dr. Nic Shoults and Dr. Tom Froehlich. We would also like to thank all the staff
at St. John's Cancer Center, St. John's Home Health and St. John's Hospice for their
caring attention. We also extend a special thank you to Brandy Corley. Memorial
donations may be made to the Logan Rogersville Educational Foundation, Inc.: P.O. Box
463, Rogersville, MO 65742; or the Non-profit of your choice.

Byalick, Makayli Dawn 20 Jun 1995 - 8 Jan 2005 SN-L 25 Jan 2005
Makayli Dawn Byalick, 9, of Sparta, formerly of Springfield, was born June 20,
1995, in Springfield, Mo., and passed away at 4:40 p.m. Jan. 8, 2005, in Cox South. She
is survived by her father, Robert McFall of Springfield; mother, Marlene Byalick of
Springfield; maternal grandmother, Cheryl Cove of Springfield; paternal grandfather,
Clifford McFall, Long Lane, Mo.; brothers, Joshua Byalick and Justin Hopkins, both of
Sparta, formerly of Springfield; paternal grandmother, Sue Pierce of Mt. Vernon, Mo.;
and a host of aunts, uncles and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal
great-grandmother, Florence Allen; and an uncle, Wayne Byalick. Graveside services
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2005, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Services are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Bybee, Oscar M. 21 Jan 1912 – 29 Nov 1997 CCH-N 3 Dec 1997
Oscar M. Bybee, age 85, of Springfield, died Saturday, November 29, 1997, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. He was born January 21, 1912 in Medicine Mound,
Texas and was the son of Walter and Effie Bybee. On October 24, 1935 he married
Myrtle Woodson. Mr. Bybee retired from the Texas Highway Department. Following
retirement he worked thirteen years for the Corps of Engineers as a Park Attendant at
Table Rock Lake. Survivors include: His wife Myrtle; two daughters, Mary Jean
Gensman, Altus, Oklahoma, and Jan Eakins and her husband, Guy, Springfield; three
sisters, Juanita Teaff, Jean Hays, and Cheryl Stack, all of Texas; a special nephew, Orval
Slaughter and his wife, Aileen, Texas; and a host of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Charles Eakins officiating.
Byerley, Willard
10 Nov 1930 - 12 Aug 2004 SN-L 2004
[Note: Son of David & Earla Byerley; married 1953 June]
Willard Byerley, 73, Ozark, Mo,. died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday in his home. The
son of David and Earla Byerley, he was born Nov. 10, 1930, in Ozark County, Mo. He
was a Korean Conflict Army veteran. He belonged to the Church of Christ, and was the
former owner and operator of Wills L.P. Gas Sale and Service in Ozark. He is survived
by his wife, June, to whom he was married in 1953; one daughter, Dana Byerley, Ozark;
one son, Greg Byerley, Forsyth; two grandchildren; a sister, Beulah Frazier, Noble, Mo.;
and a host of friends and relatives. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at
the Southside Church of Christ in Ozark, with Chuck Eakins and Jerry Keene officiating.
The body has been cremated under direction of Greenlawn South. Memorials are
suggested to Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford, Mo. (WE LOVE YOU DAD)
Bynum, Lon
1872 - Mar 1949
Lon Bynum, 76, retired butcher of the Billings vicinity, died Friday in his home
there following a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Nora, and a grandson, Harold
French, both of the home; and one sister, Mrs. Daisey McClure, of Stevenville, Michigan.
Funeral services were conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with
the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was made in the Smart Cemetery under the
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of March 1949 in the margin.
Byrd, Carolyn Faye (Bush)
12 Sep 1948 - 4 Jan 2004
CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
Carolyn Faye Byrd, 55, Ozark, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 2004 in St. Francis Medical
Center, Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born Sept. 12, 1948 in Pemiscott County, Mo., the
daughter of Melvin Henry Bush and Mary Darlene (Lawson) Bush. On Feb. 23, 1974, she
and Ronald Dean Byrd were united in marriage in Portageville, Mo. She was a member
of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, and was active in the Ladies
Auxiliary. Byrd was a loving and giving wife, mother and grandmother. She always put
her family above herself. She was a friend to many, helping whenever she could,
uplifting spirits, and touching many lives. She spent time researching Byrd and Bush
genealogy, and enjoyed crafts and painting. Survivors include her husband, Ronald; four
children, Ben Byrd and wife Tracey, Nixa, Beth Case and husband Adam, Ozark, Jason
Byrd, Ozark, and Sara Byrd, Ozark; two grandchildren, Kaitlyn Byrd, and Rachel Case;
her parents, Melvin and Darlene Bush, Portageville; two sisters, Barbara Leslie,
Portageville, and Betty Underwood, Mabelvale, Ark.; a brother, Timmy Bush, El Dorado,
Kan.; other relatives; and many friends. A funeral mass was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
9, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin
officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph the Worker Section, Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was
from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 8 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

Cackley, Ron 2 Feb 1961 - 14 Sep 1995 CCH-N 20 Sep 1995
Ron Cackley, 34, of Nixa, died Thursday evening, Sept. 14, 1995, in his home.
Ron was a plumbing contractor and a veteran of the Persian Gulf War. Survivors include:
his wife, Tina Cackley; two daughters, Lacey and Brandy; his mother Edna Cackley;
three brothers, Galen, Kenny and Jamie Cackley; and a sister, Connie Brutus. He was
preceded in death by: His father, Joe Cackley, Sr.: and a brother, Joe, Jr. Family and
friends gathered Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, for visitation.
Caffey, Verla 15 Sep 1897 - 13 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
Services for Mrs. Verla Caffey, 81, Springfield, mother of Mrs. Edith Henry, Nixa
and Mrs. Mary Meese, Chestnutridge, were held Saturday in Lebanon. Mrs. Caffey died
last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Health Center.
Cage, George Harlin 8 Oct 1924 - 22 Jul 2006 SN-L 24 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Rudy & Josie (Reish) Cage; married Juanita]
George Harlin Cage, 81, of Nixa, died at home on July 22, from cancer. Harlin
was born in Early, Iowa, on October 8, 1924, to Rudy and Josie (Reish) Cage. The family
moved back home to Missouri when he was a small child. He graduated high school in
West Plains, receiving his education in a one-room schoolhouse. Harlin was a U.S. Army
veteran and a member of Branson's Volunteer Fire Department for 17 years, most of
those years serving as Secretary-Treasurer of the department. He served for many years
as volunteer, vice president and president of the Taney County Cancer Society and later
in life drove 16,000 miles transporting cancer patients for Ozark Mountain Hospice. He
was "the downtown mailman" for the city of Branson for 34 years before retiring from
the United States Postal Service. During his postal career, he received many
commendations and awards for his loyal and caring service to his postal patrons. Harlin
sang baritone for the Layman's Gospel Quartet, singing at many events throughout
Missouri, including one engagement for President Harry Truman. Harlin and his wife
Juanita were instrumental in starting the Branson Church of Christ in 1951. He was
known for many years as "the song leader" of that church, but over the course of 40
years, also served as deacon, treasurer and elder. He also served as an elder at Southside
Church of Christ in Ozark six years before attending Union Hill Church of Christ in Nixa.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita (Walton) Cage, whom he married March 19, 1950;
and three daughters: Pam Wagner and her husband, Richard, Susan Cage and Kathy
Fridge and her husband, Rob; and beloved grandsons, Keith Harlin Wagner and Thomas
Evan Fridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Preston. Family
visitation will be Tuesday, July 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, 109 N.
Truman Blvd., in Nixa. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the
Southside Church of Christ, 802 W. South St. in Ozark. Interment will follow at Ozarks
Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson. Harlin requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions be sent to his longtime favorite ministry, Fair Haven Children's Home.
Memorials can be mailed to Fair Haven at 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO
65757.
Cagle, Amanda C. (Ayres) 4 May 1877 - 4 Jun 1957

CCR 13 Jun 1957 p1

Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda C. Cagle, 80, who died Tuesday, June 4 at her
home in Billings were held Friday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Billings, with Rev. Clyde Barclay officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under
direction of Harris. She was a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Survivors include
one sister, Mrs. Lura Castoe of Billings; two brothers, Frank Ayres of Billings and
Charles Ayres of Glendale, Calif., four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and two
great, great grandchildren.
Cagle, Billy Joe 27 Jul 1936 - 4 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Son of Charles & Mazie Lee (Clement) Cagle; married 27 Oct 1989 Shirley
(Rybacki) Ratcliff ]
Billy Joe Cagle, 62, passed away February 4 in his home. Billy was born July 27,
1936 at Savannah, Tennessee to Charles and Mazie Lee Clement Cagle: He was married
to Shirley Rybacki Ratcliff on Oct. 27,1989 in St. Louis. Survivors include his wife,
Shirley of the home; four sons; Charles, Jefferson City; Michael, St. Louis; William,
Jefferson City; and Christopher, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Stepchildren; Aulaire
Berry, Highlandville; James Ratcliff and Ernest Ratcliff, Wentzville; Timothy Ratcliff,
Troy, Missouri; and Alta Henry, Buffalo; one Brother, Hollis Cagle, Savannah,
Tennessee; and five grandchildren. Graveside services was at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10,
at Glenn Cemetery, Nixa. There was no visitation. Burial was under the direction of
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cagle, Melvin Gene 1938 - 31 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Johnnie (?) Cagle]
Melvin Gene Cagle, 50, of Springfield, died Saturday in his home. Services for
Mr. Cagle were held at 2 pm, Wednesday in the Greenlawn North Chapel. Burial was in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cagle’s survivors include his mother, Johnie Cagle,
Springfield; two sisters and their husbands, Mickey and Melvin Powell, Springfield and
June and Morris Page, Rogersville; a son, Michael, Springfield; and several nieces and
nephews.
Cain, John "Jack" 8 Apr 1916 - 25 Aug 2006 SN-L 27 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of James L. & Jessica J. (Motley) Cain; married 28 Jun 1941 Fern Deady
Davis]
John "Jack" Cain, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Friday, August 25, 2006, in
James River Care Center in Springfield, Missouri, following a short illness. He was born
April 8, 1916, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of James L. and Jessica J. (Motley) Cain.
He graduated from Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, California, in 1934. On June
28, 1941, he and Fern Beady Davis were united in marriage in Anaheim, California, at St.
Boniface Church. Mr. Cain raised pigeons/squabs in Garden Grove, California, until
1958 when he moved his family to the Ozarks near Ava, Missouri. He farmed and raised
cattle until he became employed by the United States Postal Service, eventually
becoming Postmaster for the Caulfield, Missouri area. He was an excellent carpenter,
building several family homes during various moves. He remained active in the Catholic
Church throughout his life, and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
Nixa. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Fern; seven children, Polly Ann Strader and

husband, Gerald, Patricia Fay "Chi? Ray, James Austin Cain and wife, Mary, John
Michael Cain and wife, Martha, Mary Anne Rayburn, Marcella Marie Klinger and
husband, Jeffrey, and Margaret Irene Bachman and husband, Scott; eighteen
grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by an infant
son, Joseph, a brother, James Leo Cain, Jr., and his parents. A Funeral Mass will be at 10
a.m. Monday, August 28, in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Nixa, with Father
Mark Boyer officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Section, Weaver Cemetery,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with a
Rosary service at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund
of St. Francis of Assisi, Nixa.
Caldwell, Harry A. 1887 - 10 Feb 1962 CCR 15 Feb 1962 p3
Funeral services for Harry A. Caldwell, 74, of Highlandville, who died Saturday,
Feb. 10, at the Veterans Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. after an illness of several years,
were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at graveside at National Cemetery, Springfield. The Rev.
Charles W. Crelbaum officiated. Burial was under direction of Jewell Windle. He was a
veteran of World War I and a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include
two sons, Marshall of Highlandville and Kenneth A., Eureka Springs, Ark.; one daughter,
Mona Chaney of Cassville; a brother, Bob, of the state of Kansas; 13 grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Caldwell, James A. 5 May 1857 - 29 Jan 1948 CCR 5 Feb 1948
[Note: married 1883 Josephine Fondren]
James A. Caldwell was born May 7, 1857, and departed this life January 29,
1948, at the age of 90 years, 8 months and 22 days. In 1883 he was married to Josephine
Fondren, who preceded him in death in 1943. To this union were born four daughters,
one of whom, Mrs. Bessie Tong, preceded him in death in 1941. He is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Clara Deeds of Sparta, Mo., in whose home he spent his declining days,
Mrs. Alice Thomas of Milk River, Canada, and Mrs. Gladys Foster of Springfield, Mo.;
16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, Feb. 3, conducted by Rev.
Floyd Hanks. Burial was in Danforth cemetery, east of Springfield, under direction of
Chaffin.
Caldwell, Joe Leslie 1947 - 4 Sep 1962
CCR 6 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: No legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Joe Leslie Caldwell, 15, Highlandville, who suffocated in a
refrigerator at his home, Friday, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams-Monger Chapel here
with the Rev. Paul Ballinger officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Survivors
include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Caldwell; three brothers, Robert Caldwell,
Oak Grove, Kenneth E. Caldwell, Highlandville, and Gary Leslie Nichols, of the home;
and four sisters, Anna Faye Nichols, Carolyn Sue Nichols and Shirley Jean Caldwell, all
of the home and Mrs. James Dancer, Lakeworth, Fla. Also surviving are his
grandmothers, Mrs. Bamie Dowler, Fair Grove and Mrs. Mary Emmert, Reeds Spring;
and his grandfather Charles H. Dowler, Fair Grove.

Calhoun, Harold Andy 20 Jan 1907 - 8 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: married Denisha]
Harold Andy Calhoun, 82, of Mountain Grove, died June 8 at Mercy. Hospital,
Mansfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Calhoun were held June 12 in the First
General Baptist Church, Mountain Grove, with the Rev. R.E, Helsley officiating and the
Rev. Ronald Turner assisting. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of
Craig-Huru-Bradley Funeral Home. A retired farmer, Mr. Calhoun was a member of
Happy Ridge Church. Surviving are his wife, Denisha, of the home; seven sons, Joe,
Mountain Grove, Paul, Willard, John, Forsyth, Ivan, Norwood, Lonnie, Springfield, Glen,
Miami Beach, Florida, and Terry, Springfield; four daughters, Doris Richardson,
Norwood, Fern Smith, Mansfield, Becky Cantara, Tucson, Arizona, and Faye Pearman,
Rogersville; a niece, Dottie Rowland, Springfield; two sisters, Grace Skinner, Hartville,
and Elizabeth Simmon, Norwood; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and 17
great-great-grandchildren.
Calhoun, Winfred W. “Woody” 6 Sep 1932 - 17 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
Winfred W. "Woody" Calhoun, age 67, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, October
17, 1999 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born September 6, 1932 in
Cape Fair. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a military policeman during the
Korean Conflict and was awarded several medals. On December 15, 1956 he and Ann
Barnhart were married and to this union were born three children. He was employed by
Caterpillar and Royal McBee prior to being a manager for Western Auto, where he
retired. Mr. Calhoun was saved and attended Calvary Bible Church. He was a member of
Ozark Friend Lodge #352 A.F & A.M. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved
spending time with his family and he especially enjoyed following the Nixa basketball
program. Survivors include: His wife, Ann; his mother, Virgie Mae Jones, Cape Fair;
three children, Gary Calhoun, Nixa and his friend Teresa Chasteen, Springfield, Janet
Martin and her husband Kevin, Nixa, and Connie Peebles and her husband Quintin,
Clever; five grandchildren, Nicole, Drew, Brianae, Garrett, and Marrissa; brothers and
sisters, Rosie Hilton, Cape Fair, Billy Gene Jones, Cassville, Maxine Childress, Aurora,
Pauline Moudy, Cape Fair and Patricia Bagley, Aurora; a stepsister, Roberta Johnson,
Colorado Springs, Colorado; many other loving relatives and friends. His stepfather,
Claude Jones preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
October 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. A masonic
service will preceded burial in Galena Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Calkin, Evelyn Pauline (Barnett) 11 Jul 1922 - 7 Oct 2004 SN-L 10 Oct 2004
[Note: married Ruel Calkin]
Evelyn Pauline Calkin, age 82, died at 7:02 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004, at The
Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Mo. "My beloved husband Ruel has called me
home and together we will meet the great God, Jehovah." Pauline or the (Punk) as she
was known to her husband, wrote these words. After losing him last winter, Mom could
no longer bear to be parted from her beloved. She was born Pauline Barnett in a rural area
at the Lake of the Ozarks on July 11, 1922. At the age of 17, she married Ruel Calkin and
they moved to Springfield. Together they raised three children and had 64 wonderful

years of marriage. Pauline was a member of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church, where one
of her greatest joys was teaching Sunday school. She spent hours making projects for her
"kids" whom she loved dearly. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, Ruel
Calkin, and daughter Merilee Eslinger. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law,
Barry and Mary Beth Calkin; daughter Cherie; grandchildren, Lisa, Haley, and Taylor
Johnson, Christopher Eaton, and Elizabeth and Ian Calkin; great-grandchildren J.R.
Zachary and Jake Haley, and Amanda, Brandy and Christopher Eaton. Our mother spent
many of her last hours preparing us for her passing, and although we grieve her absence,
we celebrate her joy as she leaves this world and enters a kingdom where there is no
more suffering. Although the loss of our mother will leave a great vacancy in our hearts,
there are many warm and wonderful memories. Mom loved animals and we grew up in a
house where there was a menagerie of animals, ranging from robins to guinea pigs, and
always, of course, a dog. Mom was always famous for her homemade yeast rolls, a
favorite of any family or neighborhood gathering. Funeral services will be Monday, Oct.
11, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. graveside at the New Hope Cemetery in Kaiser, Mo. Visitation
will be today from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the National Alzheimer's Association.
Calkin, Leslie Richard "Dick" 16 Mar 1917 - 22 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
Leslie Richard "Dick" Calkin, 70, Brownington, died Dec. 22 in his home.
Services for Mr. Calkin were held Saturday in Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in
Mr. Zion Cemetery, south of Clinton. His survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the
home; a son, Larry Calkin, Lebanon; two daughters; Rhonda Boose, LeCompton, Kansas;
and Carolyn Garbee, Billings; two sisters, Della Blackburn and Eunice Hurt, both of
Lebanon; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Call, George W. 17 Dec 1889 - 13 Dec 1950 CCR 21 Dec 1950
[Note: Son of Ed & ? (?) Call; married Tinza Cummins 15 Sep 1892 - 25 Nov 1967]
Funeral services for George W. Call, 61, a retired farmer living near Spokane,
were conducted Friday afternoon in the Spokane church by the Rev. Keithley. Mr. Call
was born Dec. 17, 1889 in North Dakota and died Dec. 13, 1950 at his home. He was a
member of the Pentecostal church. In 1912 Mr. Call was united in marriage to Miss Tinza
Cummins. To this union were born eight children; Mrs. Earl Pryor of Ozark, Mrs. Loyal
Bilyeu of Ash Grove, Mrs. Don Elliot of Buffalo, Mrs. John D. Cockhron of Phoenix,
AZ, Haskell and Jess Call of Spokane, and Freddie and Earl of the home. Nineteen
grandchildren survive. Other survivors include one sister, Mrs. Callie Nash of Day, and
two brothers, Oscar Call of Rockaway Beach and Clarence Call of Detroit. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Call, Harriett (Kenyon) 7 Oct 1921 - 6 Apr 1994 OH 13 Apr 1994
[Note: married Brig. Gen Lance Call]
Harriett Kenyon Call, 72, died April 6, 1994 in Walter-Reed Hospital,
Washington, DC. She was born Oct. 7, 1921 at Van West, Ohio. After serving as a pilot
in the WASPS during World War II, she and her husband moved to Ozark where they
operated Air Park South. She was a former member of Ladies Literary Club of Ozark and
also was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Lyon Mountain, N.Y. She was preceded in

death by her husband, Brigadier General Lance Call. She is survived by one daughter,
Katherine M. Bilyeu, and husband, Keith F. Bilyeu, Burke, Va.; one son, Glenn K. Call,
Rochester, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Chris and Mike Bilyeu, Burke, Va.; and one sister,
Barbara Lewis, Frederick, Md. Memorial services were Saturday, April 9, in the United
Methodist Church, Lyon Mountain, N.Y., with full military honors. Internment will be at
a later date in National Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home.
Call, Haskell P. 27 Feb 1918 - 8 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: Son of George W. & Tinza (Cummings) Call; married Dorris M. Roberts 18 Feb
1923 - 13 May 2002]
OZARK - Graveside services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday for a former
Christian County man, Haskell Call, 56. The service will be at the Spokane Cemetery
with Rev. Gary Phipps officiating and burial under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Call
died about 8 p.m. Saturday at his home at Fairfield, Calif. after an apparent heart attack.
Call, Jess Lonnie 26 Feb 1917 - 17 Mar 1998 CCH-N 25 Mar 1998
Jess Lonnie Call, age 81, of Reeds Spring died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 in his
home. He was born February 26, 1917 at Day, and was the son of George and Tinza
(Cummings) Call. On March 27, 1941 he married Opal Lucille Ward. Mr. Call was a
carpenter and a farmer. He loved his family and enjoyed time spent with them. He was
saved 51 years ago and attended the Apostolic Church in Reeds Spring. Survivors
include: his wife, Opal; four children and their spouses, Leta Jean and Clifford Bradford,
Rogersville; Danny and Janet Call, Reeds Spring, Marcella and David Huffman, Spokane
and Larry and Loretta Call, Spokane; 14 grandchildren, Patricia Bradford, Douglas Call,
and his wife, Trinity, Janetta Call, Melissa Huffman, Katrina Call, Angeletta Call, Jesse
Call, Samuel Call and Caleb Call; a brother, Fred Call, Phoenix, Ariz.; and three sisters,
Pearl Cochran, Phoenix, Rose O'Connell, Springfield, and Ruth Blanchard, Lamar. He
was preceded in death by three brothers, Haskell, Earl, and Berl Call, and a sister, Merle
Pryer. Funeral services were Friday, March 20, in Adams Funeral home, Ozark, with
Rev. Danny Call officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane. A man solely
dedicated to God and his family and without a doubt a man sent from God to fill our lives
with joy, happiness, and godly love which will live in our hearts and minds forever.
Call, Opal Lucille (Ward) 27 May 1921 - 23 Mar 2003
Opal Lucille Call, age 81, Reeds Spring, passed away Sunday, March 23, 2003 in
James River Care Center, Springfield. She was born May 27, 1921, the daughter of
Samuel and Mona (Roby) Ward. On March 27, 1941, she and Jess Lonnie Call were
married. She was a member of The Apostolic Church, Reeds Spring. Survivors include
four children and their spouses, Leta Jean and Clifford Bradford, Springfield, Danny and
Janet Call, Reeds Spring, Marcella and David Huffman, Spokane and Larry and Loretta
Call, Spokane; 14 grandchildren, Patricia Bradford, Douglas Call and wife Karen,
Christina Biggers and husband Steve, Phillip Call and wife Tamara, Tamara Sellers and
husband Roy, Pamela Call, Donald Call and wife Trinity, Janetta Call, Melissa Huffman,
Katrina Call, Angeletta Call, Jesse Call and wife Becky, Samuel Call and Caleb Call;
four great-grandchildren, Dustin, Vanessa, LaShawna and Shania Call; and a brother,

Ronald Ward and wife Neva, Grandview. She was preceded in death by her husband Jess
in 1998 and her parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in The
Apostolic Church, Reeds Spring, with Rev. Danny Call officiating. Burial will follow in
Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. "Mom, we knew Dad wouldn't want to leave you behind for very long.
You were so close and everywhere Dad was, you were too. A perfect team-a perfect pair.
Your love and prayers have made each of us what we are today. We know life will never
be the same without you both, but we also know that we have a great heritage to lean on.
A heritage built on prayer and we promise to do our best to continue that heritage. You
will be forever in our hearts and minds." Springfield News-Leader, March 25, 2003.
Call, Tinza (Cummings)
15 Sep 1892 - 25 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: married George W. Call 17 Dec 1889 - 13 Dec 1950]
Mrs. Tinza Call, 77, Spokane, died Saturday morning in Skaggs Hospital,
Branson, where she had been a patient 17 weeks. A longtime Christian County resident,
Mrs. Call was a member of the Pentecostal Church and the widow of George W. Call
who died in 1950. Survivors include four sons, Earl., Spokane, Jess, Reeds Spring,
Haskell, Fairfield, Calif.., and 1st Lt. Fred Cal, Camp Lejeune, N.C.; and four daughters,
Mrs. Merle Pryer, Spokane, Mrs, Pearl Cochran, Fairfield, Mrs. Ruth Dennis, Lamar, and
Mrs. Rose Elliott, Denver. Also surviving are four brothers, Walter Cummings, Walnut
Shade, Paul, Yuba City, Calif., and Hannah and Phillip, both of Kansas City; a sister,
Mrs. Sarah Jean Martin, Augusta, Kan., 31 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Spokane Baptist Church with the
Revs. Earl Blansit and James Drake officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Callahan, Kathryn Louise (Claussen) 5 Jul 1953 - 5 Jan 2006 SN-L 8 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Myrtle (Austin) Claussen; married 1972 Bob Callahan]
On Thursday, January 5, 2006, my wife, my daughter, my sister, my sister-in-law,
my aunt, my great aunt, my friend, my mentor gave up the limitations of this earthly body
and started singing and running on the golden streets of heaven. Kathy was born in
Ogden, Utah, on July 5, 1953, as the second born to Myrtle (Austin) Claussen, Ozark,
Missouri, and the late Charles Claussen. Kathy gave her heart and life to Jesus when she
was only eight years old. She lived for Christ like no other Christian you will ever meet.
She loved to entertain in her home and guests were always made to feel welcome. She
tried to brighten the life of every person she saw throughout her day. She had an
insatiable thirst for knowledge and enjoyed discussing any topic with whoever would
want to talk. She loved children and could get a smile and a story from each and every
one. Kathy had said that children want and deserve our attention. She never failed to give
hers. She was giving of herself to the very end in organ donation. Kathy retired from a
career at AT&T in 1998. She was married to her first and forever love, Bob, for 33 years.
One thing that Kathy did that is truly amazing was to love her husband for a lifetime, a
gift that would be the greatest anyone could receive. They worked side by side through
many travels with his career and made many friends everywhere they went. She was
always excited to visit someplace new. Her passing will leave an empty place in the
hearts of family and friends, neighbors and acquaintances the world over that she met

along the way. For her there is no more concern with diabetes; no more vision problem;
no more painful swollen ankles; no more pain...no more tears...no more sorrow. Thank
you God for the time we had with Kathy.
Callaway, Brady Ryan 16 Jul 1978 - 3 Sep 2005 SN-L 6 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Richard & Rachel (Ridenhour) Callaway]
Brady Ryan Callaway, 27, Gardner, Kan., formerly of Springfield, was born July
16, 1978, and died on Saturday, September 3, 2005, as the result of a motorcycle
accident. Brady graduated from Glendale High School in 1996. He was passionate about
and loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was a joy to be around and loved
spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, Leo Callaway and his maternal grandparents, Walter and Erlyne Ridenhour.
He is survived by his father, Richard Callaway and his wife, Mary, of Fontana, Kan.; his
mother, Rachelle Meats and her husband, Jim, of Cape Fair, Mo.; two brothers, Brant
Callaway and his wife, Karla, of Ozark, Mo., and Blake Callaway of Springfield; one
sister, Rebecca Meats of Cape Fair; one niece, Bryiar Callaway of Ozark; his
grandmother, Betty Lyle of Kirksville, Mo.; and many aunts, uncles cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, September 8, 2005, in the Chapel of
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte, with interment following in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Wednesday, September 7, 2005, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has
asked for those who mourn to cherish all of their wonderful memories of Brady.
Donations may be made to Toys for Tots or Gideon's International and may be made
through the funeral home. Online personal condolences may be made at
www.tshfuneralservice.com
Callaway, Charles Homer “Doby” 9 Sep 1891 - 21 Jul 1947 CCR 31 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Robert & Artelia (Abbott) Callaway; spelling from tombstone varies from
obit]
Charles Homer Calloway was born at Sparta, Mo., on Sept. 9, 1891, and departed
this life on July 21, 1947, at Kansas City, Mo., where he had resided for the past 25 years.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Audie Fesperman of Sparta, a half-brother, Hershel
Calloway, and other relatives. Funeral services were held July 24 at the Sparta Baptist
church, conducted by Rev. Reg Mapes, with burial in Monger cemetery under direction
of T.B. Chaffin of Ozark.
Callaway, Grace L. (Brown) 7 Nov 1882 - 6 Apr 1956 CCR 12 Apr 1956 p4
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Ellen (Conner) Brown; married Isham Callaway 29 Aug
1877 - 31 May 1951]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Callaway, 73 of Sparta, who died April 6, were
held Sunday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Foly officiating. Burial
was in Monger Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of
Conway, Mo., she had lived at Sparta more than 20 years. Her husband, Isham Callaway,
preceded her in death in 1951. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Esther Mack of
Omaha, Neb.; a son, Earl Callaway of Springfield, Mo. a grandson, Robert Hall of
Asmara, Ethiopa, and a great grandson.

Callaway, Helen (Freeman) 30 Sep 1907 - 8 Oct 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct 1998
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Blanch (Preston) Freeman; married Earl Robert Callaway
7 Apr 1907 - 29 Sep 1985]
Helen Freeman Callaway, 91, passed away Thursday October 8, at Maranatha
Manor at Springfield. Helen was born Monday September 30, 1907 at Sparta, to Jess and
Blanch Preston Freeman. Helen was a retired salesperson and bookkeeper with the Betty
Gay Company in Springfield. Helen was a member of the East Side Baptist Church in
Springfield. Helen was united in marriage to Earl R. Callaway on March 5, 1922 in
Springfield. Earl preceded Helen in death, also preceding Helen in death were her
parents. Helen is survived by her daughter Charlotte and her husband Charles (Bob)
Hoffman of Bentonville, Arkansas; a brother, Jim Freeman and a sister Jessie Rudd both
of Springfield, 2 grandsons, Jeff and Mark Hoffman and 4 great-grandchildren. Graveside
services were held Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m. at the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery
with Jerry Jackson officiating. Burial followed at the cemetery under the direction of
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Ozark. Visitation was Friday evening October 9 at
the Funeral Home.
Callaway, Isham H. 29 Aug 1877 - 31 May 1951 CCR 7 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of John Hotten & Nancy C. (Morris) Callaway; married Grace L. Brown 7
Nov 1882 - 6 Apr 1956]
Isham H. Callaway, retired Frisco Railroad employee, died May 31 at his home
near Sparta at the age of 73. He was a member of the Baptist church. Born in Tennessee,
Mr. Callaway came to Missouri with his parents as a child and grew up in the Sparta
community. He was married to Miss Grace Brown of Niangua Feb. 20, 1900. For 30
years as an employee of the Frisco he was transferred to his home community upon his
retirement. He is survived by his widow; one son, Earl, and one daughter, Esther, both of
Springfield; one grandson, Robert Hall; and one great-grandson, Laird Hall, both of
Seattle; three sisters, Mars. Charles F. Boyd of Ozark, Mrs. Nellie Fitch and Mrs. Orville
Bradley both of Springfield; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one
daughter Edith. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist
Church with the Rev. E.N. Webb officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral home.
Callaway, Ruth (Reed) 24 Oct 1890 - 29 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 31
Aug 1972 p3
[Note: Daughter of Frank M. & Sarah Reed; brother Lige Reed’s obit says family moved
from Kentucky to Missouri in 1889; no legible tombstone in Linden Cemetery for Ruth,
but her parents stones are in readings of that cemetery]
OZARK - Mrs. Ruth Callaway, 81, Ozark, died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in the
Christian County Nursing Home where she had been a patient for six days during a short
illness. Mrs. Callaway was a longtime resident of Christian County and a member of the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Eva Bray, Ozark and a brother,
William Reed, Ozark. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. today in the Harris Chapel here
with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. The family
requests that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

Callender, Helen 25 Nov 1904 - 28 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married William C. Callender]
Helen E. Callender, 83, of Ozark, died July 28 at American-Fremont, Springfield,
after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Callender were held Monday in the Ragan-Thieme
Funeral Home North, Springfield, with the Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Burial was
in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Mrs. Callender is survived by her husband, William
C., Ozark; a daughter, Kay Vogel, Atlanta, GA; a son, John W. Callender, Ozark; a sister,
Mary Garner, Crane; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Callender, Willam C. 4 Jun 1906 - 30 Mar 1992 NNE 8 Apr 1992
[Note: Son of Harry & Alice Mae Callender; married Helen]
Willam C. Callender, 85, Ozark, passed away at 11:22 a.m. Monday, March 30 in
Springfield Community Hospital. The son of Harry and Alice Mae Callender, he was
born June 4, 1906 in Fordland. He was a 1923 graduate of Springfield Senior High
School and a graduate of Draughon Business College. Mr, Callender was regional
manager of Foremost Dairies and managed 12 states until his retirement in 1971. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1988. He is survived by his son, John, and
daughter-in-law, Debbie Callender, Ozark; a daughter Mona Kay, and son-in-law, Ralph
Vogel, Atlanta, Ga.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held at
10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 2, in Thieme Colonial Chapel, Springfield. Burial was at
Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Calmer, Reba (Jenkins) 26 Jan 1902 - 22 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: Daughter of George G. & Nona Beth (Freedle) Jenkins; married 20 Feb 1924
David Calmer]
Reba Calmer, 88, Ozark died March 22, 1990 in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, following a long illness. She had lived in Ozark for the past five
years with her daughter, Loretta Yates, and son-in-law, James W. Yates. She was
formerly of Greenfield. She was born to George G. and Nona Beth Freedle Jenkins, Jan.
26, 1902, in Greenfield. She was married to David Calmer Feb. 20, 1924 in Greenfield.
He preceded her in death in 1954. Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Juanita
Adcock, in 1985 and two sisters, Esther Sawyer and Agnes Finley. She attended
Southwest Missouri State University and taught schools in and around Lockwood and
Greenfield for several years. She was a retired sales associate with Macy's in Kansas
City. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Kansas City. She is survived by a
daughter, Loretta Yates, Ozark; six grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services
were held March 25 in the Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Greenfield
Cemetery.
Calton, Lillian M. (Drake) Spears 2 Mar 1920 - 19 Jul 2006 SN-L 27 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Anderson & Addie (Aldridge) Drake; married ? Spears; married ?
Calton]
Lillian M. Calton, Pueblo, Colo., formerly of Springfield, Missouri, departed this
life Wednesday, July 19, 2006, in Pueblo. Lillian was born March 2, 1920, in Jackson

County Arkansas to Anderson and Addie (Aldridge) Drake. She was a member of
Temple Baptist Church. Lillian was a self-employed hairdresser for forty years. Survivors
include one son, C.L. Spears of Pueblo, Colo.; two daughters, Joyce Jacobs, Springfield,
Mo., and Rebecca Cromley of Phoenix, Ariz.; numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren; nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Also surviving are two brothers,
L.O. Drake of Long Island, N.Y., and Raymond Drake of Ozark, Mo.; two stepsons,
Lynn Calton of Lamar, Mo., and Neal Calton of Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield,
Mo., with Reverend Hal Bergen officiating. Burial will be in Roper Cemetery, near
Morgan, Mo. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
Calvin, Joseph E. 18 May 1925 - 8 Mar 2007 SN-L 10 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Clarence & Alta Calvin; married Josie J. 25 Sep 1924 - 12 Nov 1988;
married 1990 Joann (?) Price]
Joseph E. Calvin, 81, of Nixa, passed away in his home on Thursday, March 8,
2007, with his family at his side. He was born May 18, 1925, the son of Clarence and
Alta Calvin. Joseph left high school to serve in World War II and received his honorary
diploma from Nixa High School in 2003. He proudly served on the USS Saratoga near
Iwo Jima during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and
Alta Calvin; his first wife, Josie, of 43 years; his sisters, Goldie Nichols, Claudine Garrett
and Alma Sapp; and one brother, Raymond Calvin. He was united in marriage to Joann
Price in 1990 and they shared 16 wonderful years together. He is survived by his wife,
Joann, of the home; and a daughter, Angie Harp and husband , Bryon, and two
granddaughters, Shanna and Alandra Harp, all of Nixa. He is also survived by a host of
nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and many other friends. He was dearly
loved and will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services are 4 p.m.
today, March 10, 2007, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held
immediately before the service from 3 to 4 p.m. at Greenlawn North.
Calvin, Josie J. 25 Sep 1924 - 12 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: married Joseph E. Calvin 18 May 1925 - 8 Mar 2007]
Josie J. Calvin, 64, of Nixa, died at :15 a.m. Nov. 17 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Calvin were held Tuesday,
Nov. 15 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial following in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens.
Camp, Dorothy Virginia (Rose) 3 Dec 1920 - 29 Jul 1999 CCH-N 4 Aug 1999
[Note: Daughter of Marshall & Freida (Fleming) Rose; married Sauder Camp]
Dorothy Virginia Rose Camp, 78, of Ozark, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born December 3, 1920 in
Covington, Tennessee and was the daughter of Marshall and Freida (Fleming) Rose. In
1940 she and Sauder Camp were married. Mrs. Camp was a Baptist by faith. Survivors
include: her husband, Sauder; her daughter, Jane McSparren, Springfield; her grandson,
Rhett McSparren, Springfield; a sister, Hazel Biggers, Webb, Mississippi; a brother,
Marshall Van Rose, Jr., Webb, Mississippi; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in

death by her parents; two brothers, Bill and Chesley Rose; and a sister, Sue Cochran. A
graveside service was 9 a.m. Monday, August 2, in Hopedale Cemetery with Rev. Dale
McConnell officiating. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Camp, Julia L. 16 Sep 1904 - 26 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: married Walter C. Camp 3 Oct 1894 - Feb 1976]
Julia L. Camp, 84, of Rogersville, died at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Camp were held Jan. 30
at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Harry Collinson officiating. Burial was
in Palmetto Cemetery east of Springfield. Mrs. Camp was a homemaker and a member of
the Mount Sinai Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Camp was preceded in death by her
husband, Walter C. Camp, and by two sons, Robert L. "Tony" and William C. "Bill"
Camp. Surviving are a daughter, Eileen Steele, Kansas City; a son, Jerry Camp,
Rogersville; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren;
and a niece, Edna Osburn, Springfield.
Campbell, Arloa 18 Oct 1905 - 19 Feb 1990 OH 22 Feb 1990
[Note: married ? Huntington; married Spencer D. Campbell 26 Mar 1905 - 14 May
1961]
Arloa Campbell, 84, Sparta, died Monday, Feb. 19, 1990, in St. Johns Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A resident of Sparta for 11 years, she
previously lived for 25 years in the Christian County area. She was a homemaker and
attend First Baptist Church of Sparta. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Spencer; a son, Charles; and a grandson, Michael. She is survived by three daughters,
Joan Payne, Sparta, and Arlene Allen and Kathleen Phillips, both of Ozark; 12
grandchildren and 18 children. Services were Wednesday in First Baptist Church of
Sparta with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery, near Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Campbell, Arrow Casey 1 Jun 1982 - 21 Nov 1999 CCH-N 24 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of Elgen & Marcia Lee (Wilson) Campbell]
Arrow Casey Campbell, 17, Sparta, Missouri, passed away Sunday, November
21, 1999 at 3:55 p.m. from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Christian
County CC, half a mile west of Fremont Hills. He was born June 1, 1982 in Springfield,
Missouri to Elgen Campbell and Marcia Lee Wilson. Arrow was a Junior at Sparta High
School where he enjoyed being with his friends and showing a positive attitude. Arrow
was a unique individual with the ability to make people laugh and possessed a good sense
of humor. He was recently employed by Branson Hotline of Nixa where he sometimes
worked in excess of forty hours a week outside of school. He was a very mature
individual and accepted numerous responsibilities. Graveside funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, November 24, 1999 in Bass Chapel Cemetery under the care and
direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, November 23, 1999. in the funeral home.
Campbell, Charles Allen 4 Jun 1932 - 10 Nov 1975 OH 13 Nov 1975 p8

[Note: Son of Carl T. & Wilda Edna (Meese) Campbell]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Charles Allen Campbell, 43, Route 1, Rogersville
were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Harmony Baptist Church west of here with the Rev.
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery southwest of here, under
direction of Marsh Funeral Home. Mr. Campbell died at 9:16 a.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield were he had been a patient 19 days. A bus driver for Logan
Rogersville School, Mr. Campbell was a member of Galloway Baptist Church. Survivors
include a son, Charles Allen, Jr. of Rogersville; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Campbell
of the home and three sisters, Mrs. Rosella Fowler, Springfield, Mrs. Velta Ann Whitlow,
Republic and Mrs. Flossie Concannon, Rogersville.
Campbell, Charles Edward 15 Sep 1876 - 26 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Eliza A. (Adams) Campbell; married 28 Jun 1898
Elizabeth Carter 15 Aug 1878 - 13 Aug 1939]
Charles E. Campbell, 70, a well known retired farmer of the Ozark community,
passed away at his home in Ozark at one o’clock Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 26. Mr.
Campbell was born in Arkansas but had lived in the Ozark community since early
childhood. He was a successful farmer but was forced to retire several years ago because
of poor health. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Eliza Campbell of Kansas City, Mo.; two
sons, Clifford of San Bruno, Calif., and John of the home in Ozark; one daughter, Mrs.
Irene Woody of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; two brothers and two sisters and five
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at two o’clock in the
Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial will be made in the
Linden cemetery.
AND
Campbell, Charles Edward 15 Sep 1876 - 26 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1
Charles Edward Campbell, the son of James and Eliza Campbell, was born Sept.
15, 1876, and departed this life Feb. 26, 1947, at his home in Ozark. On June 26, 1898, he
was united in marriage to Elizabeth Carter, who preceded him in death Aug. 13, 1939. To
this union were born five children, two of whom died in infancy. Early in life Mr.
Campbell was converted to Christ at the Highlandville Baptist church and became a
member of that church. After his marriage he united with the Christian church with his
wife and was a member of the Ozark Christian church at the time of his death. He was
also a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 352 at Ozark. His life was lived in and around
Highlandville, Sparta and Ozark as a prominent, industrious and successful farmer. Left
to mourn his departure are three children, Clifton Campbell of San Bruno, Calif., Mrs.
Irene Woody of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and John J. Campbell of Ozark; his mother, Mrs.
Eliza Campbell of Kansas City; five grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Campbell of
Highlandville and Fred Campbell of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters, Myrtle Couchman of
Glacier, Wash., Hollie Abbal of Seattle, Wash., and Lola Fitzgerald of Kansas City, Mo.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel, with
Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in Linden cemetery with Masonic services at the
grave under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Campbell, Charles Miller 18 Jun 1887 - May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6

Rogersville - Funeral services for Charles Miller Campbell, 85, of Rt. 3,
Rogersville, were held Tuesday in the Jewell Windle Chapel with the Rev. Claude
Barclay officiating, assisted by the Rev. Paul Swadley. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery,
Campbell, Charles Wilbur 30 Apr 1943 - 25 Jul 1956 CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
[Note: Son of Spencer D. & Arlea S. Campbell]
Charles Wilbur Campbell was born April 30, 1943 at Hastings, Mich. the son of
Spencer D. and Arlea Campbell. He came with his parents to Christian County in 1952
and lived most of the remainder of his life in the Sparta and Ozark communities with the
exception of a year in Kansas. Charles Wilbur attended the Sparta and Ozark schools and
was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. He entered into rest July 25 at the age of 13
years, two months and 25 days. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer
Drake Campbell of route one, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Joan Payne of Ozark; Mrs.
Arlene Allen of Ozark and Miss Kathleeln Campbell of the home. Funeral services were
held July 29 in the Victory Baptist Church with the revs. Lloyd Wilson and Hubert Fugitt
officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Nixa.
Campbell, Charley A. 16 Apr 1907 - 30 Jun 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: married Constance "Connie"]
Charley A. Campbell, 81, of Springfield, died at 5 a.m. June 30 at Heritage Manor
Nursing Home. Services for Mr. Campbell were held Tuesday at the Greenlawn North
Chapel. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Springfield,
Mr. Campbell was the owner of Campbell Display Service for many years. He is survived
by his wife, Constance "Connie;" a niece, Betty Bruton, Ozark; two nephews, Jack
Rhoden, Venice, California, and Bill Rhoden, Las Vegas, Nevada; and several cousins m
the West family, Lebanon.
Campbell, Chesley Earl 1902 - 9 Jul 1967 CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John J. & Eliza (Lawson) Campbell; married 1930 Emma Pippin]
Chesley E. Campbell, 65 of Springfield, died about 1:40 a.m. Sunday at Thayer
following a sudden illness. Mr. Campbell was living in Thayer while working on a
construction project. He became ill in his apartment. He was a construction laborer for
the J. M. Brake Bridge Company. Survivors are his wife, Emma; his mother, Mrs. Eliza
Campbell, Sparta; one son, Darrell, with the Air Force in Coolidge, Ariz.; two daughters,
Mrs. Nexa L. Pittman and Mrs. Jenna Lou Hanson, of Springfield; one brother, Raymond
of Sunnyvale, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Merel Moses, Sparta, Mrs. Linda Snyder of
Springfield, Miss Pearl Campbell, Sparta and four grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. H. T. Shearer and the Rev.
Malcolm Eadaley officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery.
Campbell, Clifford E. 18 Mar 1929 – 10 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
[Note: Son of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married 10 Aug 1950
Maggie Sue Avery 22 Apr 1932 – 10 Mar 1995]
AND

Campbell, Maggie Sue (Avery) 22 Apr 1932 – 10 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
[Note: Daughter of Harol Edward & Jewel D. Avery; married 10 Aug 1950 Clifford E.
Campbell 18 Mar 1929 – 10 Mar 1995]
Clifford E. Campbell, 65, and Maggie Sue Campbell, 62, died Friday evening,
March 10, 1995, in an automobile accident. Clifford E. Campbell was born March 18,
1929, the son of Clarence Roscoe and Mell Susan Campbell. He was a graduate of Ozark
High School. He played basketball in high school and also as a member of Special Armed
Forces, U.S. Army. He was a former president of both Campbell Oil Company and Ozark
Booster Club, and served on the Board of Directors of Capital Bank. Maggie Sue
Campbell was born April 22, 1932, the daughter of Harol Edward and Jewel D. Avery.
She was a graduate of Nixa High School. She was an active business woman, served on
various community projects and was a member of area civic clubs, formerly holding
offices including president of Cosmopolitan Club and chairwoman of Christian County
Republican Committee. Lifelong residents of Christian County, the Campbells were
married on Aug. 10, 1950 and were owners of Campbell’s Ozark Country Jubilee in
Branson. They were active in their community and the Republican Party and were
members of the First Baptist Church, Ozark. They took pride in their family and enjoyed
the time they spent together. They were preceded in death by their parents; Mr.
Campbell’s brothers, Estel and Glen Campbell, and his sister, Luella Baird. Survivors
include a daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Rick Wiles, Ozark; two grandchildren,
Bren and Sarah Wiles; Mr. Campbell’s brother and sisters and their spouses, Roger and
Alice Campbell, Nixa, Lucille and Leland Melton, Ozark, and Leola and Loren
Fitzpatrick, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Mary Lee Campbell, Ozark; a host of nieces and
nephews; Mrs. Campbell’s sister, Edna Sue Hill, Aurora; and niece Patricia Sue Moore.
Services were Tuesday in Ozark First Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church building
fund.
Campbell, Clifton Waldo “Tip”
1902 - Jan 1969 CCR 20 Feb 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Charles Edward & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Carter) Campbell; married 24 Nov
1926 Gertrude M. Hicks]
Funeral services were held January 28 for Clifton Waldo “Tip” Campbell, 67, of
Palo Alto, Calif, a retired carpenter and motel owner. Campbell died in Kaiser Hospital at
Redwood City of a heart ailment. He had lived at 243 Byron St., Palo Alto. Campbell was
a native of Sparta, Mo. He had lived in California 28 years and in Palo Alto since 1954.
Surviving are his wife, Gertrude M. Campbell ; two sons, Roger C. Campbell of Hayward
and John K. Campbell of Salinas, and five grandchildren, He is also survived by a
brother, John J. Campbell of Palo Alto and Mrs. J. C. Woody of St. Louis. MO. Funeral
arrangements were made by Colonial Mortuary, Mountain View. Interment was in Alta
Mesa Cemetery, Palo Alto.
Campbell, Dayton Dunbar, Dr.
May 1882 - 16 Oct 1959
CCR 22 Oct 1959 p8
[Note: son of Alexander and Emma Campbell]
Dr. Dayton Dunbar Campbell, 77, died Oct. 16 at Kansas City where he had
served for 51 years as an instructor at the University of Missouri School of Dentistry. He

retired two years ago. Dr. Campbell began his practice at Ozark and then returned to the
Kansas City school at a teach. He spent his boyhood in the Billings community He was a
life elder of Country Club Christian Church in Kansas City, the highest honor award to
layman of the Christian denomination. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth
Campbell; a daughter, Mrs. Robert T. Griffiths of Eastchester, N. Y., a nephew, Edward
Campbell of Stratford, Conn; and two grandchildren.
Campbell, Dorothy Mae (Durbin) 1 May 1917 - 26 Jan 2004 SN-L 30 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Florence Durbin; married Chester Campbell]
Dorothy Mae Campbell passed away at 6:55 p.m. Monday in St. John's after a
short illness. Dorothy was born May 1, 1917, in Ozark, Mo., to Oliver and Florence
Durbin. She was a healthcare business owner and caregiver for many people over the
years from here to South Dakota. She was there for anyone and everybody who needed
help of any kind. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was preceded
in death by her parents; one daughter, Shirley; two granddaughters, Sharon and Renee;
and one grandson, Ronny. Survivors include her husband, Chester; one son and his wife,
Jim and Cindy Campbell of Springfield; daughters Barbara Bruce and Judy Reeser of
Springfield; 16 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and 11 great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery. She will be loved and missed by everyone.
Campbell, Douglas Lynn 27 Dec 1961 - 6 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of J. O. & Edna Campbell; married Deanna Lynn (Ellison) Irons]
Douglas Lynn Campbell, 31, Springfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1993 in Cox
Medical Center, South. He was born Dec. 27, 1961 in Branson, the son of J. O. and Edna
Campbell. He was an Ozark High School graduate and a member of Faith Baptist
Church, Spokane. He was employed by Southern Missouri Containers, as a shipping
supervisor. Survivors include his parents, J. O. and Edna Campbell, Ozark; three
brothers, and their wives, Elza and Sandy Campbell, Ozark, Al and Vickie Campbell,
Lampe, and Dwayne and Brenda Campbell, Willard; grandfather, Elza Mitchell,
Springfield; and his fiancée, Carol Olinghouse, Springfield. Services were held Saturday,
Jan. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
Campbell, Eliza (Lawson) 5 Aug 1879 - 8 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: married John J. Campbell 1875-1915]
Mrs. Eliza Campbell, 89, of Sparta, died at 1:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Campbell, a member of
the Sparta Baptist Church, was born in Fairview, Va. In 1892 , her family moved to
Christian County, the trip in a covered wagon taking 17 weeks. She is survived by a son,
Raymond, Sunnyvale, Calif.; three daughters, Pearl, of the home, Mrs. Muriel Moses,
Sparta and Mrs. Linda Snider, Springfield, nine grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the
Revs. Roscoe Harding and Connie Shelton officiating. Burial will be in Pembina
Cemetery northeast of Ozark under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Campbell, Eliza A. (Adams) 27 Mar 1858 - 27 Feb 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: married James Thomas Campbell 18 Feb 1847 - 12 Jan 1924]
Funeral services were held at Highlandville Baptist Church March 2 for Mrs.
Elisa Campbell, who died in a Kansas City hospital February 27 after a brief illness. Born
March 27, 1868, Mrs. Campbell would have been 92 had she lived another month. A
resident of Highlandville, she had lived most of her life in Christian County. She was
born in Oklahoma, at that time Indian Territory. She married James T. Campbell and to
them nine children were born; four sons and five daughters. One died in infancy. She is
survived by five children: Fred Campbell and Mrs. Gordon Hopkins of Seattle, Wash.,
Mrs. Lou Couchman of Glacier, Wash., Mrs. John Apel of Kansas City, and Frank
Campbell of Highlandville; 28 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and one sister. She
was a lifelong member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Campbell, Estel Oren 10 Mar 1910 - 3 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married Caroline E.
Busch 3 Aug 1915 - 2 Jul 1984]
Estel Oren Campbell, 78, of Ozark, died at 4:50 p.m. June 3 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Campbell were held Monday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Robert E. Brueck and James P. Robinson officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Born March 10, 1910, to Clarence and Mell Campbell
in Christian County, Mr. Campbell was a retired businessman. A resident of the
Campbell City addition north of Ozark, Mr. Campbell had spent the winter months in
Alamo, Texas, for the past several years. He was a member of the United Presbyterian
Church of Ozark. He had served as past president of the Ozark Lions Club. Mr. Campbell
owned the Campbell Ford Agency in Ozark from 1944-1961, and was Chairman of the
Board for the Campbell Motor Company. During the time he owned the Ford agency, he
sponsored the first driver's education training program in southwest Missouri and the
Ozark school system. That effort was in cooperation with former longtime Ozark School
Superintendent Clyde McConnell. He owned the Philco Appliance Store in Ozark for a
number of years. Mr. Campbell was one of the original founders of the Empire Bank in
Springfield, and he served on its Board of Directors. He developed the Campbell City
residential and commercial development near Ozark, and became the first 25-year dealer
for the Avion Coach Corporation. He was a member of both the Avion Travelcade Club
and the Winnebago International Travel Club. Mr. Campbell was at one time an agent for
the Farmers Insurance Group, and for the past 30 years was a Foremost Insurance Agent
for recreational vehicles. He was preceded in death by his wife; Caroline (Busch)
Campbell, in 1984; by a sister, Mrs. Luella Baird; and by a guardian grandson, Reginald
Donnachie. Mr. Campbell's survivors include his wife; Hazel; a daughter and son-in-law,
Carole and Clifton Collins, Ozark; a grandson, Cameron Collins, Springfield; a
granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Cynthia and John Fitzgibbons, Ozark; a
stepdaughter, Sue Compton, Strafford; three brothers, Glen, Clifford, and Roger
Campbell, all of Ozark; and two sisters, Lucille Melton, Ozark, and Leola Fitzpatrick,
Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Presbyterian Church, Ozark;
P.O. Box 328.

Campbell, Frank P. 6 Mar 1895 - 14 Jun 1955
CCR 16 Jun 1955 p1
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Eliza A. (Adams) Campbell; married Mable M. Kentling
23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977]
Funeral services for Frank P. Campbell, 60, retired barber and well known
resident of Highlandville for 50 years were held Thursday at the Highlandville Baptist
Church with burial in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Howard Blevins. He died at his home
at Highlandville after an illness of several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mable
Campbell; two sons, Paul K. and James W., both of Highlandville; two grandchildren,
one brother and three sisters.
AND
Campbell, Frank P. 6 Mar 1895 - 14 Jun 1955
CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
Frank P. Campbell was born March 6, 1895 at Selmore, Mo. and passed away
June 14, 1955 at the age of 60 years. He was united in marriage to Mable Kentling and to
this union two sons were born. He is survived by his wife, Mable, two sons, Paul K. and
James W. and two grandchildren, all of Highlandville, one brother, Fred of Seattle,
Wash.; and three sisters, Myrtle and Hallie of the state of Washington, and Lola of
Kansas City, Mo. He was converted at an early age and united with the Sparta Christian
Church at Sparta, Mo. Funeral services were conducted June 16 at 2 p.m. in the
Highlandville Baptist Church by Rev. Howard Blevins, with burial in the Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Campbell, Georgia Lee (Willoughby) Jenkins 1941 - 1 Feb 1968 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
[Note: Marvin Ralph Campbell married Georgia Lee Jenkins 8 Sep 1967]
Mrs. Georgia Lee Campbell, 26, of Ozark died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Campbell had been a resident of Weaubleau
most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Marvin; a daughter, Janet Lee Jenkins,
three sons, Gary Wayne Jenkins, Steven Alan Campbell and Michael Alan Campbell, all
of the home; her mother, Mrs. Artie Mae Sebring of Humansville; three brothers, Buddy
Willoughby of Newport News, Va., Ira of Redwood City, Calif., Carl of Humansville’
five sisters, Mrs. Linda Sawers of Springfield, Mrs. Ruth Truitt of Weaubleau, Mrs.
Mildred Mitts of El Dorado Springs, Mrs.. Bethel Gunter of Kansas City and Mrs. Gladys
Pace of Humansville. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in
Ozark with Miss Alice Wunderlich and Miss Rose Bennett officiating. Graveside services
were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Robinson Cemetery near Weaubleau..
Campbell, Gladys Earlene (Stockstill) Whitehead 10 Oct 1904 - 20 May 2004 SN-L
21 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of William Henderson & Ollie May (Sims) Stockstill; married 1927
Euell A. “Dick” Whitehill; married 1979 Robert Campbell]
Gladys Earlene Stockstill (Whitehead) Campbell, 98, everyone's favorite aunt,
and a loving wife and sister, died May 20, 2004, in Shawnee, Kan. Born Oct. 10, 1905, at
Ponce de Leon, Mo., to William Henderson Stockstill and Ollie May Sims Stockstill,
Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Roy "Cricket" Carless and Ralph;
sister Mildred L. Mason; and husband Euell A. "Dick" Whitehead and Robert Campbell.
She is survived by two sisters, Gyneth Carlus and Helen Lee, and a host of loving nieces

and nephews. Gladys was the oldest daughter and second oldest sibling in a family of
seven children and contributed to the rearing of the younger children. In later life, she and
Euell were second parents to their many nieces and nephews. Before marriage to her
beloved Euell in 1927, Gladys worked for Harrison's Model Markets in Springfield.
During World War II, Gladys and Euell worked at the government facility in Oak Ridge,
Tenn. After Euell's death in 1970, Gladys married Robert Campbell in 1979 and they
spent many pleasant years together. Gladys was a talented seamstress and enjoyed
traveling and going to auctions. Gladys and Euell were devoted members of the Church
of Christ. Gladys was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ in Springfield. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the Sunset Church of Christ. Services
will be held Saturday, May 22, 2004, at 1:30 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
441 W. Battlefield, with burial at White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday,
preceding the funeral.
Campbell, Glen L. 19 Feb 1921 - 11 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married 27 Jul 1940
Mary Lee Marley]
Glen L. Campbell, 72, Ozark, died Friday, June 11, 1993, at Cox Medical Center
South. He was born Feb. 19, 1921, the son of Clarence and Mell Campbell. On July 27,
1940, he was united in marriage to Mary Lee Marley. He lived throughout his life in the
Ozark area and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. He was past
president and co-owner of Campbell Ford and Mercury. He was a charter member and
past president of the Ozark Booster Club. An avid horseman, he enjoyed showing
Tennessee Walking Horses and Missouri Fox Trotting Horses for more than 35 years. He
was past president of Southwest Horse Show Association and also the Wagon Ho Club.
He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Walking Horse
Breeders and Exhibitors in Lewisburg, Tenn., and was a lifetime member of Missouri
Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
brother, Estel Campbell; and a sister, Luella Baird. Survivors include his wife of 52
years, Mary Lee; two daughters, Glenda Nichols, and her husband, Ted, Ozark, and
Sandy McKee, and her husband, Butch, Ozark; four grandchildren, Stormy and Joshua
McKee and Brian and Bradley Nichols; two brothers, Roger Campbell, and his wife,
Alice, Nixa, and Clifford Campbell, and his wife, Maggie Sue, Ozark; two sisters, Lucille
Melton, and her husband, Leland, Ozark, and Leola Fitzpatrick, and her husband, Loren,
Nixa; and other relatives. Services were held Tuesday, June 15, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to
First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Campbell, Helen Lucille (Baird) 11 Mar 1916 - 26 Jul 2004
SN-L 28 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Zebedee & Jessie (Smith) Baird; married 15 Apr 1934 Blond
Campbell]
Helen Lucille Campbell, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Monday, July 26, 2004,
in St. John's Hospital. She was born March 11, 1916, in Ozark, the daughter of Zebedee
and Jessie (Smith) Baird. On April 15, 1934, she and Blond Campbell were united in
marriage. Mrs. Campbell was a homemaker, and attended Grace Full Gospel Church in
Rogersville. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Blond; a son, Terry Campbell

and wife Susan, Ozark; three grandchildren, T.J. Campbell, Ozark, Aaron Campbell and
his wife, Jill, Sparta, and Sarah Barton and her husband Ryan, Rogersville; two great
grandchildren, Amber Barton and Carrie Armstrong; a step-grandson, Page Charles,
Ozark; and a sister, Genobia Gray, Willard. She was preceded in death by her parents;
three brothers, Robert, Oran and Joe Baird; and two sisters, Mae Kessinger and Bedith
Broce. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Darrel Reid and Pastor Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will
follow in Pembina Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home.
AND
Campbell, Helen Lucille (Baird) 11 Mar 1916 - 26 Jul 2004 CCH-N 4 Aug 2004
Helen Lucille Campbell, 88, Ozark, died Monday, July 26, 2004 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born March 11, 1916 in Ozark, the daughter of Zebedee
and Jessie (Smith) Baird. On April 15, 1934 she and Blond Campbell were united in
marriage. Campbell was a homemaker, and attended Grace Full Gospel Church in
Rogersville. Survivors include: Her husband of 70 years, Blond; a son Terry Campbell
and wife Susan, Ozark; three grandchildren, T.J. Campbell, Ozark, Aaron Campbell and
his wife Jill, Sparta, and Sarah Barton and her husband Ryan, Rogersville; two greatgrandchildren, Amber Barton and Carrie Armstrong; a step-grandson, Page Charles,
Ozark; and a sister, Genobia Gray, Willard. She was preceded in death by her parents;
three brothers, Robert, Oran, and Joe Baird, and two sisters, Mae Kessinger, and Bedith
Broce. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Darrel Reid and Pastor Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial followed in
Pembina Cemetery.
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Campbell, James E. 16 Jun 1908 - 26 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Helen M.]
James E. Campbell, 79, of Springfield, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday in his home. The
body was cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.
No services are planned. Mr. Campbell had worked for Western Auto for 30 years as a
retail manager and wholesale representative. He farmed south of Ozark for 10 years,
retiring to Forsyth in 1973 and living there for 14 years. He moved to Springfield in
October of 1986 due to ill health. He was active in the building and organization of the
United Methodist Church in Forsyth and was instrumental in the formation of the Forsyth
Kiwanis Club. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church. His survivors
include his wife, Helen M.; a son, James B., Santa Fe, New Mexico; a daughter, Cathy
AuBuchon, Pittsburg, Kansas; two sisters, Ruth Smith, Modesto, California, and Helen
Holaday, Seal Beach, California; a brother Frank T., Visalia, California; and five
grandchildren.
Campbell, James Raymond 22 Sep 1905 - 16 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: Son of John J. & Eliza (Lawson) Campbell; married Lura V. Cornelison 26 Mar
1905 - 6 May 1977]

Services for James Raymond Campbell, 72, of 3650 S. Franklin, were at 2 p.m. in
Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. W. S. Petius officiating. Burial was in Pembina
Cemetery, Rogersville. Mr. Campbell died in his home Wednesday.
AND
Campbell, James Raymond 22 Sep 1905 - 16 Nov 1977 OH 1 Dec 1977 p14
We would like to thank each and every one for every act of kindness in the death
of our loved one, to all who sent food, flowers, your prayers, all we deeply appreciated.
The Raymond Campbell Family, Virgil Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Knial Campbell and
children, Mr. and Mrs. George Arnold and children, Pearl, Muriel and Linda.
Campbell, Junior 18 May 1925 - 2 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: Son of Virgil and Rosa (Lindabury) Campbell; married 9 Jan 1946 Edna Mae
Mitchell]
Junior Campbell, age 72, of Ozark, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born May 18, 1925 in Berlin, Oklahoma, and was the
son of Virgil and Rosa (Lindabury) Campbell. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. On January 9, 1946, he and Edna Mae Mitchell were married. Mr.
Campbell owned and operated a garage before he began work with Lily Tulip. He retired
ten years ago. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. Survivors include:
His wife, Edna, three sons, and their wives, Elza and Sandy Campbell, Ozark, Al and
Vickie Campbell, Lampe, and Dwayne and Brenda Campbell; Willard, sixteen
grandchildren. nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Campbell, Dinuba, Calif.,
three sisters, Morene Goforth, Visalia, Calif., Lorna Howard, Modesto, Calif., and Joyce
Peters, Delhi, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, :a son, Doug Campbell, and
two brothers, Elmo and Don Campbell. Funeral services were 2 00 p m. Tuesday, May 5,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to the Keithly Mission Fund.
Campbell, Lois Irene (McConnell) 15 Aug 1917 - 7 Jun 2000 CCH-N 14 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Cora McConnell; married 27 Apr 1940 Paul K. Campbell]
Lois Irene McConnell Campbell, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of
Highlandville, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 at 3 p.m. in Mercy Villa. Springfield,
following a short illness. She was born August 15, 1917 in Nixa, the daughter of Homer
and Cora McConnell. On April 27, 1940 she and Paul K. Campbell were married. Mrs.
Campbell served as an elementary teacher and principal at Highlandville for 32 years.
She was a member of South Gate Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband of 60
years, Paul; two daughters, Suzanne Israel and her husband Robert, Springfield, and
Paula Firestone and her husband Dennis, Shelbyville, Kentucky; four grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers,
Clyde, Chester, and Ralph McConnell and a sister, Helen Pierce. A funeral service was
held Saturday, June 10, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Nolan D. Carrier
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was Friday in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to South Gate Baptist Church Building
Fund, 5701 S. Farm Road 157, Springfield, MO 65810.
Campbell, Lura V. (Cornelison) 26 Mar 1905 - 6 May 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p10

[Note: Daughter of ? Cornelison; married James Raymond Campbell 22 Sep 1905 - 16
Nov 1977]
Mrs. Lura V. Campbell, 72 of 3559 South Franklin, died at 5:43 a.m. Friday in St.
John’s Hospital. She was a native of Elkhead and Bruner Communities in Christian
County. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Raymond;
two sons, Virgil of San Macio, Calif. and Knial of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Sue
Arnold, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Parker and Mrs. Pearl Stafford, both of
Springfield, Mrs. Mary McKinley, Diggins and Mrs. Effie Swearengin, Fordland; six
grandchildren, one great grandchild and one step grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was
in Pembina Cemetery north of Linden.
Campbell, LuWillow “Willa” 20 Jan 1882 - 25 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. LuWillow Campbell, 97, Shreveport, La., mother of Mrs. Dixon
Godsey, Nixa, were held Saturday in Grant City with burial in Grant City Cemetery. Mrs.
Campbell died Oct. 25 in a Shreveport nursing home.
Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Alma (Keysser) Kentling; married Frank B. Campbell 6
Mar 1895 - 14 Jun 1955]
Services for Mrs. Mable M. Campbell, 78, Highlandville were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell died at 9
a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital following a short illness. She had been a lifelong
resident of the Highlandville community. She serves as postmistress for the community
for 46 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member of the Christian Church, Survivors
include two sons, Paul K. of Highlandville and James W., Houston, Texas; a brother, Carl
Kentling, Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
AND
Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p10
IN Memorium
A good person died last week, Mable Campbell. Mable was a good friend to me.
She was first a Kentling, then a Campbell, and fiercely proud of it. She had an open heart
to all animals, giving food and a warm bed to any strays, that happened by. She was a
friend to countless Highlandville residents, as she had been for years. People who didn’t
know her cannot begin buy a few word on a page. Those who did don’t need words. She
finally made me understand those words before had always seemed menaingless - gone
but not forgotten.
AND
Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 14 Jul 1977 p7
A Tribute to Mable Campbell, by Alice West Holt.
To speak of Mable Campbell was to speak of Highlandville - with her passing so
has a era of Highlandville history. Being the only daughter of the eldest son of Frank and
Katie Kentling, the founders of Highlandville, she was the postal service in the city for
three generations.
She was born at Reno, Mo March 23, 1899. From the time she was nine years old,
she ever was at her mother’s side in the store business. They moved to Highlandville in

her early childhood, and as a young lady, she met Frank Campbell, also raised in the
community, They married in 1917. Frank first worked with his father in a blacksmith
shop, but later he opened a cafe. He spent most of his life trucking, but in later years, he
ran a barber shop in back of the post office. He worked there until illness overtook him
and he passed away in 1953.
Mable is survived by two sons, Paul of Highlandville and J. Wayne “Cookie” of
Houston, Tex.; four grandchildren, Mrs. Pauline Firestone, Washington, D. C., Miss
Suzanne Campbell, Miss Heather Campbell and Kent Campbell of Houston, Tex. Also
surviving are two great grandchildren and a brother, Carl Kentling of Wichita, Kan.
Mable served the community as postmistress for 48 years beginning August 11,
1921. She was 22 years of age. At that time, postage was 2 cents for first class mail and a
postcard could be bought for a penny - this was in the days when Warren Harding was
President.
An exciting time for Mable as shortly after she became postmaster, three boys
from Springfield robbed the post office. But in no time, the postal authorities
apprehended them. None the less, it was a most trying experience for the young
postmaster.
When we would visit, Mable would recall that when she first took over the post
office, the porch was a favorite gathering place for farmers to do their visiting when they
came to town. IT also was a favorite place to discuss politics on election day.
Progress was made during her years in office. It changed from a 4th to a 3rd class
post office in 1964. Three routes were served by the office: the Reeds Spring, the Ozark
route and the star route and route one out of Highlandville.
Times changed moneywise, too. When Mable took the Office, the pay was $30 a
month. When she retired in 1969, she was receiving nearly $7,000 a year.
One of our fondest memories of Mable was to see her on a wintery day sitting
back of the postal window in an easy chair. There by the wood stove, she would relax a
moment - and one would find a cat in her lap. Cats became a loving hobby with Mable
from the days of “Babe: her first constant companion at the Post Office until she had
attained a numerous collection, housing and feeding them over the years.
Besides her cats, Mable made a trek most every day to the building that housed
the Post Office during her Postmastery, where she maintained the Thrifty Shoppe for
most of her remaining days. Its progress flourish a while as people brought in their wares.
She sold several antique items, gifts, jellies, etc. but second-hand clothing got to be
involved, time consuming job and very little profit; so she had to put a limit on how many
and the length of time they were permitted to stay.
But, most of all, it was a place up town where she could visit all her friends. She
liked the quiet serenity of our little town - from the last clang of hammer on anvil from
Delbert White’s blacksmith Shop in the late 1930’s til the roaring thud of the City Water
well drilled in the late 1970’s, quietness blessed the little town.
Even though she loved people, she dreaded growth and had no desire to see
progress come and change that which seemed to make time stand still.
The last time I visited Mable, she was saying, “Not many come in anymore. So
many have died, you know.”, speaking of her old friends. And, as I looked into the face
of this ageless lady, who had changed to me so very little over the many, many years I

had known her - with acceptance of a few facial wrinkles and graying hair; it was hard
for me to accept that she, too, would soon not be coming to the little shoppe again.
But, you, it wouldn’t surprise me a bit if she hasn’t all ready opened up a little
Thrift Shoppe in Heaven on Hallelujah Square - and that “Business As Usual” is going on
up there. A crown of saints to meet her and welcome her in where they can visit forever,
days on end. Yes, I can imagine a great homecoming and all are having fun; I doubt if she
looks back to earth to miss us - nairy a one.
AND
Campbell, Mable M. (Kentling) 23 Mar 1899 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 14 Jul 1977 p12
We would like to take this opportunity to thank eveyone for their love and
kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one. Thanks for the prayers, visits to the
hospital and home, for the food and beautiful flowers. Paul Campbell and family. J. W.
Campbell and family.
Campbell, Marie Audrey 22 May 1899 - Feb 1976 OH 12 Feb 1976 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. M. Audrey Campbell, 77, Rogersville, died at 3:30 P.M.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield where she had been a patient for several days.
Mrs. Campbell was a charter member of the Sunshine Baptist Church and served as
secretary for the church for a number of years. She was also a member of the Church
choir and was active in Vacation Bible School. She was a member of both the Greene
County Baptist Association and the Greene County Women’s Missionary Union. She had
taught in elementary schools in Greene and Howell Counties for a number of years and
had currently been a member of the University Heights Baptist Church, Springfield.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Vera Grant, Raytown, Mrs. Marjorie Mills,
Springfield and Mrs. Dorothy Jean Frederickson, Springfield; two brothers, Harlan of
Springfield and Holland of Buffalo; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Thompson, Oelwein, Iowa
and Mrs. Dorothy Freeman, Battlefield; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren
Campbell, Max L. 14 Jul 1926 - 13 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Guy & Cora Campbell; married 21 Jan 1965 I. E.]
Max L. Campbell, 75, Springfield, formerly of the Ozark/Nixa area, passed away
November 13, 2001 at 10:57 p.m. in Cox Medical Center South. The son of Guy and
Cora Campbell, he was born in Cherryvale, Kan. on July 14, 1926. Max was a retired
sales representative for Cooper Cameron Corp. in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was a
member of South Side Church of Christ in Ozark. He was preceded in death by his
parents and 2 brothers, Ilo and Ronald. He is survived by his wife, I E. Campbell to
whom he married January 21, 1965; 5 sons and their spouses, David and Cealy Campbell
of Ardmore, Okla., Gary and Cathy Campbell of Pampa, Texas, Jimmy and Marty
Campbell of Montgomery, Texas, Jimmy and Bridget Sieber of Nixa, Mo. and Hugh and
Elda Campbell of Pampa, Texas; 1 daughter and husband, Judy and Dave Callantine of
Nixa, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Helen Adamson of
Cherryvale, Kan. And Francis Church of Huntington Beach, Calif. Services will be at 1
p.m. Saturday, November 17, 2001, in South Side Church of Christ, 1710 S. 14th Ave.,
Ozark, Mo. with Charles White and Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale
Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Visitation will be from
5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, 441 W. Battlefield. Memorials are suggested to

the South Side Church of Christ Building Fund or the Fair Haven Children’s Home.
Springfield News-Leader, November 15, 2001.
Campbell, Mell Susan (Rader) 5 Jan 1893 - 28 Feb 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of James & Lucy (Robertson) Rader; married Clarence Roscoe
Campbell 19 Jun 1891 - 24 Sep 1962]
OZARK - Mrs. Mell Campbell, 82, Ozark, died at 11:45 p.m. Friday at Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a brief illness. Mrs. Campbell, a widow of Clarence
Campbell, was a lifelong resident of Christian County, a member of First Baptist Church
of Ozark and a member of Women’s Progressive Farmers’ Association. She is survived
by four sons, Estel, Glen, Clifford and Roger, all of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Leland
Melton, Ozark and Mrs. Loren Fitzpatrick, Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Rushia McConnell,
Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
AND
Campbell, Mell Susan (Rader) 5 Jan 1893 - 28 Feb 1975 OH 20 Mar 1975 p9
The family of Mell Susan Campbell wishes to take the opportunity to say “Thank
You” and express our appreciation to out friends and neighbors for all the help, prayer,
cards, food, and comfort given us at the time of our loss. A special thanks to the First
Baptist Church, Rev. Allen Harrison and the Adams Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Estel
Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Melton. Mr. and Mrs. Loren Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Campbell. And all
of the grandchildren.
Campbell, Pearl 1897 - Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married J. R. Campbell]
Mrs. Pearl Campbell, 79 of 1725 West Republic Road, died at 11:25 a.m. Tuesday
in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. She was a native of Little Rock, Ark. and until
her retirement was employed with King’s Furniture. Mrs. Campbell was a member of the
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, J. R.; a son, Robert of Rogersville; a
daughters, Mrs. Betty Deskin, 1701 West Republic Road; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Willis
and Mrs. Eunice Erwin, both of Clever; eight grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Herman H, Lohmeyer will announce arrangements.
Campbell, Rex C. 20 Aug 1914 - 24 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of William Frank & Minnie Alice (Wills) Campbell; married Lella McDaniel]
Rex C. Campbell, 73, of Ozark, died at 7:08 a.m. March 24 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Campbell were held
Saturday in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Faust A. Matthews
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Born Aug. 20, 1914, in Christian County to
Frank and Minnie Campbell, he was a farmer and lifelong resident of this area. He had
been employed by the City of Ozark and was Street Commissioner for six years. Prior to
retiring, he was with the Ozark Special Road District. He was a member of the Smyrna
Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Lella, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Euna
Miller, Rogersville, and Rena Cobb, and her husband, Clifford Cobb, Sacramento,
California; a brother-in-law, Carl McDaniel, and his wife, Jeannette McDaniel,
Springfield; and nieces and nephews:

Campbell, Robert Porter Darwin, Rev. 28 Aug 1910 - 19 Nov 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct
1998
[Note: Son of Garritt & Mary (Breese) Campbell]
Reverend Robert Porter Darwin Campbell of Springfield, passed away November
19. Reverend Campbell was born on August 28, 1910 to Garritt Campbell and Mary
Breese Campbell in Chemung County, New York. He was a retired Assemblies of God
minister with the Potomac District. He was a member of Christ Fellowship Church,
Hagerstown, Maryland. Both parents preceded him in death. Reverend Campbell is
survived by sister, Eleanor Kenyon-Smith of Lakeland, Florida and many nieces and
nephews. Visitation was on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Thieme's Funeral Home,
Springfield, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Services and
burial were at Hilltop Cemetery, Breeseport, New York at a later date.
Campbell, Spencer D. 26 Mar 1905 - 14 May 1964 CCR 21 May 1964 p6
Spencer D. Campbell, 59, a resident of the Sparta-Ozark community for about 15
years, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, May 14 in the Missouri State Sanitarium at Mt.
Vernon following a lingering illness. Mr. Campbell, who was a member of the Victory
Baptist Church, is survived by his wife, Arloa of the home on Route 1, Ozark; three
daughters, Mrs. Joan Payne, Wichita, Mrs. Arlene Allen, Route 1, Ozark and Mrs.
Cathleen Phillips, Bruner; two brothers, three sisters and 10 grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel. The Rev. Euell Kirksey
officiated and burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Campbell, Susan Marie (Couch) 20 Dec 1962 - Apr 2005 SN-L 11 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Barbara Couch; married 13 Sep 1996 Terry Campbell]
Funeral services for Susan Marie Campbell, age 42, of Ozark, wife of Terry, will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Pembina Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral
home.
AND
Campbell, Susan Marie (Couch) 20 Dec 1962 - Apr 2005 CCH-N 20 Apr 2005
Susan Marie Campbell, age 42, of Ozark, passed away in her home, Saturday,
April 9, 2005. She was born December 20, 1962 in Berkeley, California. Susan had a big,
friendly smile and was always good to others. She helped handicapped children and
taught sign language. Susan loved the out-of-door and loved reading. She was a member
of Grace Full Gospel Church, On September 13, 1996, she and Terry Campbell were
united in marriage. Survivors include: Her husband, Terry; her parents, Barbara Fletcher,
Compton, Arkansas, and Jack Couch and wife Vanetta, Huntsville, Arkansas; three
children, Carla McDaniel and Caleb Couch, both of Harrison, Arkansas anad Page
Charles, Ozark; three step-children, T. J. Campbell, Ozark, Aaron Campbell and wife Jill,
Sparta, and Sarah Barton, Rogersville; three grandchildren, David, Samuel and Andrew
McDaniel; two step granddaughters, Carey Armstrong and Amber Barton: a sister, Linda
Ripley, Hot Springs, Arkansas; teo brothers, Jamie Couch, Bergman, Arkansas and Tim
Fletcher, Harrison, Arkansas; a half-brother, Sean Couch, Huntsville, Arkansas; a
grandmother, Hazel Conner, Hilltop, Arkansas; and her father-in-law, Blond Campbell,

Ozark. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 13m in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Jim Robbins officiating. Burial followed in Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville.
Campbell, Susie Sarah (Newberry) 13 Jun 1911 - 2 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of John & Jenny Mae (Welsor) Newberry]
Susie Sarah Campbell, 77, formerly of Diamond, died at 10:55 a.m. Feb. 2 at
Greenhaven Nursing Home, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Campbell were held Feb. 5 at
the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial followed
in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, Chadwick. Mrs. Campbell was born in Christian
County June 13, 1911 to John Newberry and Jenny Mae (Welsor) Newberry; she lived
here for most of her life, and was a homemaker. Surviving are one daughter, Betty
Sweikar, Ozark; two grandchildren, Kevin E. Rhea, Edwards Air Force Base, California,
and Saundra G. Rantz, Willard; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Everett
Newberry, Diamond, and Tom Newberry, Springfield; and three sisters, Dorothy Good,
Ozark, Irene Gideon and Edna Cannon, of the state of California.
Campbell, Sybil I. (?) Baker 2 May 1900 - 12 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: married ? Baker; married Jim Campbell]
Sybil I. Campbell, 89, of Hartville, died at 6:45 p.m. May 12 at the Heritage
Manor Nursing Home, Mountain Grove, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Campbell
were held May 16 in the Hartville Free Will Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilbur
Cravens officiating. Burial was in Coon Creek Cemetery under the direction of BergmanMiller Funeral Home, Seymour. Mrs. Campbell was a native of Wright County. She is
survived by her husband, Jim; a son, Irving Baker, Ozark; a daughter, Wilma Jean
Nichols, Peoria, Illinois; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepdaughters,
Jimmie Lou Smart, Drury, and Harveline Dunlap, Kingsville; a stepson, Bob Campbell,
Altona, Illinois; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; three half
brothers, Richard and Billie Hensley, Dallas, Texas, and Ronnie Hensley, St. Louis; a
stepsister, Ruby Lemons, Mountain Grove; and a stepbrother, Clarel Cantrell, St. Louis.
Campbell, Tonya Danean 11 Sep 1968 - 11 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
The infant daughter of Cpl. and Mrs. Terry Campbell was dead at birth at 1:30
a.m. Wednesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield. Surviving in addition to the
parents, are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Blon Campbell, Ozark; the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Allen, Rogersville; the maternal great grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Blakey, Springfield; and the paternal great grandfather, Zeb Baird,
Ozark. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Campbell, Tonya Danean
11 Sep 1968 - 11 Sep 1968 CCR 19 Sep 1968 p8
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Cpl. and Mrs. Terry Campbell of
Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Pembina Cemetery near Rogersville, under
direction of Harris. The Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiated. The infant died at 1:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Sept . 11, in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield.
Campbell, Wilda Edna (Meese) 13 Mar 1911 - 9 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991

[Note: Daughter of William & Teeley (Seals) Meese; married 26 Feb 1927 Carl T.
Campbell 24 Oct 1909 - 24 Jun 1986]
Wilda Edna Campbell, 80, Rogersville, died Monday, Sept. 9, 1991, at Cox
Medical Center South. She was born March 13, 1911 in Nixa to William and Teeley
Seals Meese. She married Carl T. Campbell Feb. 26, 1927 and he preceded her in death
in 1986. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charles Allen Campbell, in 1975.
Campbell worked as a seamstress at the Jeth-Roe Manufacturing Co. for 33 years and at
the Twin Oaks Country Club for five years before her retirement. She was a member of
the Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, for many years. Survivors include three
daughters, Rosella Fowler and her husband, Gerallee, Rogersville, Velva Ann Whitlow
and her husband, Charles, Republic, and Flossie Kincannon, Rogersville; a sister, Arlene
Pepper, Springfield; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and
nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Sept. 11, 1991 at Harmony Baptist
Church, Rogersville, with the Rev. Larry Neil officiating. Burial was in the Penbina
Cemetery south of Rogersville.
Campbell, William “Bill” 21 Mar 1902 - 25 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
William “Bill” Campbell, 76, Route 1, Strafford, died Thursday in Cox Medical
Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Strafford area, a retired Frisco Railway
employee and a member of the Strafford Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter,
Mrs. Wanda Blevins, Route 1, Strafford; four sisters, Mrs. Ann Vaughn and Mrs. Odie
Gott, both of Springfield, Mrs. Leona Minor, Strafford and Mrs. Flora Burks, Fordland, a
brother, Ivory of Republic and two grandchildren. Services were under the Klingner
direction.
Campbell, William Frank 19 Jul 1871 - 31 Dec 1950 CCR 11 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of Thomas W. & Sarah Jane (Woods) Campbell; married Minnie A. Wills 22
Aug 1875 - 15 Jul 1944]
William Frank Campbell was born in Christian County, Missouri on July 19,
1871, and passed away at his home near Rogersville on December 31, 1950. He lived his
entire lifetime in the Rogersville community. He was united in marriage on September
17, 1894, to Miss Alice Wills, who preceded him in death on July 13, 1944. To this union
were born six children. In 1927, he was converted and united with the Smyrna Baptist
church and was a faithful member until his death. Surviving are his five daughters, Mrs.
Wade Anderson, Mrs. Paul Witmer, Mrs. Jack Freymiller, Mrs. Clifford Cobb, and Mrs.
George Miller; one son, Rex Campbell; three brothers, Charley, Lee, and Clarence
Campbell; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Gardner, Mrs. Ed Kelley and Mrs. George Eslinger; six
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in
the chapel at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield
conducting. Burial was in the Pembina cemetery.
Canard, Belle 21 Sep 1873 - 15 Jan 1969 CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: married 1911 John S. Canard 7 Oct 1876 - 30 Jan 1965; 1930 census give age as
45, or born 1885]
Funeral services for Mrs. Belle Canard, 85, a lifelong resident of Ozark, will be at
10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial will

be in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Canard died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of the First Christian Church, the
Order of Eastern Star and Modern Seekers Club, all in Ozark. Surviving are a daughter,
Mrs. Virginia Vaughan, Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Weir and Mrs Bessie
Smith, both of Portland, Ore.; one grandson and four great grandsons.
Canard, Frank W. 7 Sep 1883 - 6 Apr 1964 CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Montgomery & Mary E. (Chapman) Canard; married Louie B. 11 Mar
1890 - 5 Feb 1986]
Frank W. Canard, 80, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 9:40 p.m. Monday in
Baptist Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and a member of the Hopedale Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Louis; a son, Robert, Dallas, Tex; a daughter, Mrs.
Weir Holt, Ozark; a brother, John, Ozark; and two sisters, Mrs. M. C. Hagewood, Ozark
and Mrs. Patsy Woody, Independence, Mo. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday
(Today) in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery.
Canard, John S. 7 Oct 1876 - 30 Jan 1965
CCR 11 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Montgomery & Mary E. (Chapman) Canard]
John S. Canard, 88, a lifelong resident of Ozark. died at 8 a.m. Saturday, January
30, at Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Canard, a retired farmer, was
a member of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352 in Ozark. Survivors are his wife, Belle; one
daughter, Mrs. Virginia Vaughan, Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Patsy Woody,
Independence; one grandchild and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday, February 1, at Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Harold Hurst officiated and
was assisted by the Rev. Harold Mayes. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery after Masonic
rites at the Chapel.
Canard, Robert M. 1918 - 22 May 2005 SN-L 24 May 2005
[Note: Son of Frank W. & Louie B. (?) Canard]
Robert M. Canard, age 86, of Dallas, Texas, formerly of Ozark, passed away on
Sunday. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in Ozark City
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation is from 4:30 to
6 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Cannan, Henry C. 22 Nov 1907 - 3 Jul 1999 CCH-N 14 Jul 1999
[Note: Son of John Patrick & Anna Marie (Durkin) Cannan; married 1 Jan 1943 Pearl
Elmo "Corky" McCorkle]
Henry C. Cannan of Ozark, Mo., passed away July 3, 1999, at the age of 91 years,
7 months and 11 days. Henry was born on November 22, 1907 at Wichita, Kansas, the
son of John Patrick and Anna Marie Durkin Cannan. On January 1, 1943 Henry was
united in marriage to Pearl Elmo "Corky" McCorkle who preceded him in death on
March 23, 1999. Henry was also preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and one
sister. Henry was a founding member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Gladstone, MO
and attended St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church while living in Ozark. Henry
previously lived in Wichita, KS, Kansas City, and Forsyth before moving to Ozark a few

years ago. Henry was retired from the General Motors Company where he served as a
supervisor. Henry was a World War II veteran where he was awarded the Bronze Star
Medal, six bronze stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. Henry was also a fourth degree
Knights of Columbus. Henry was a gentlemen in the truest sense and will be fondly
missed by his family and many friends. Henry is survived by nieces and nephews and a
sister-in-law Evelyn McCorkle of Ozark. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10
a.m., Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with Father Paul
McLoughlin officiating. Burial was Wednesday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m. at the White Chapel
Memorial Gardens in Gladstone, MO with Father Paul Sattler of St. Charles Borromeo
Church officiating. There was no formal visitation. Services were under the direction of
Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home of Ozark.
Cannon, Alvie 25 Mar 1924 - 13 Dec 2000 CCH-N 27 Dec 2000
[Note: married Wanda]
Alvie Cannon age 76, formerly of Ozark, died Dec. 13 in Sparks, Nevada. There
was a memorial service in Spark's at the Masonic Lodge Dec. 19 and funeral was held
Friday Dec. 22, 2000. Alvie is survived by his wife Wanda of Sparks, daughters, Paulette
Hicks, of Eau Clarie, Michigan, Tracy Sears, Paulsbo, Washington and one son, Scott of
Nevada, two stepdaughters and five grandchildren, also two step grandchildren, three
brothers, James, Nampa, Idaho, Joe, Nixa, Mo., Richard of Mundelien, Ill.; two sisters,
Eva Shipman of Ozark, Louise Horst of Nampa, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Bud and Mary Cannon, a brother, Manford, and two sisters, Letha Holt, and
Estia Daugherty. If you would like to make a contribution to the American Cancer
Society or the Masonic Homes it would be greatly appreciated.
Cannon, Archie Marie 28 May 1938 - 26 Sep 1956 CCR 5 Oct 1956 p4
[Note: Daughter of ? & Clara Cannon]
Funeral services for Archie Marie Cannon, 18, who was instantly killed in an
overturning car south of Ozark last Wednesday night, were held Sunday afternoon at the
Chaffin Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Hundley officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a student at Ozark High
School. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Clara Cannon of Ozark; two brothers, Dewey
Cannon of the home and three nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
Cannon, Elza H. “Bud” 3 Aug 1900 - 19 Sep 1981 OH 24 Sep 1981
[Note: Son of John Franklin & Lula Bell (Shipman) Cannon,; married 21 Sep 1920 Mary
Etta Butler 9 Jun 1902 - 8 Dec 1954; married Mildred]
Bud Cannon, 81, Ozark, died Sept. 19 in Christian County Nursing Home after a
long illness. A lifelong Ozark resident, Mr. Cannon was retired from the Continental
Telephone Company. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; five sons, Alvie and James,
both of Gilroy, Calif., Joe, Watsonville, Calif., Manford, Great Bend, Kan., and Richard,
U.S. Navy, Honolulu, Hawaii; three daughters, Mrs. Eva Shipman, Ozark, and Mrs. Mary
Louise terHorst and Mrs. Estia Daugherty, both of Gilroy, Calif.; two stepsons, Joseph
Amaral, Springfield, and George Amaral, Colton, Calif.; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Anita
Denny, and Mrs. Toni Smith, both of Springfield, Mrs. Ellen Eastburn, Rocky Comfort,
and Mrs. Kathleen McMullin, Springfield; a brother, Ray Kirby, Billings; three sisters,

Mrs. Rosie Jones, Mrs. Janie Shipman and Mrs. Ella Cawthra, all of Ozark; 27
grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren and seven step greatgrandchildren.
Cannon, Helen G. 3 Oct 1910 - 16 Apr 1999 CCH-N 28 Apr 1999
[Note: married Lawrence Vernon Cannon]
Helen G. Cannon, 88, Ozark, MO. left this earth on April 16, 1999, "Absent from
the body but face to face with the Lord," (II Cor. 5:8). She went to a place where "God
shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall no longer be any death, there
shall no longer be any mourning or crying or pain, for the old things have passed away,"
(Rev. 21:4). She made this move to heaven because she believed in the Lord Jesus Christ
and His words, "I give unto them eternal life. They shall never perish, neither shall
anyone pluck them out of my hand," (John 10:28). She was faithful to her Lord and her
husband, Lawrence Vernon Cannon, who preceded her in death in 1979 after 44 years of
marriage. She will be missed by her son, Alan Cannon, Houston, Texas; her daughter,
Elaine Sawtell, Springfield, MO.; her sisters, Lucille Clark, Joplin, MO., and Loretta
Cohn, Denver, Co.; her seven-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Her favorite
hymn was "Love Lifted Me." Certainly the love of Christ lifted her up to be with him
(John 3:16). Funeral services were at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, 1999 in Park Lawn
Mortuary and Chapels, Kansas City, MO., with Rev. Chester McCaulley officiating under
the care of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, MO. Burial followed in Memorial K.
Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Cannon, Mary Etta (Butler) 9 Jun 1902 - 8 Dec 1954 CCR 16 Dec 1954 p3
[Note: Daughter of John & ? (?) Butler; married Elza H. “Bud” Cannon 3 Aug 1900 - 19
Sep 1981]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Etta Butler Cannon, 52, who died December 8 at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Eva Hughes in Ozark, were held Sunday, December 12 at 2
p.m. in the Linden Chapel with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. At an early age, she was united
with the Missionary Baptist Church, of which she was a member at the time of her death.
She is survived by her husband, Bud Cannon; five sons, Alvie Cannon of the U. S. Air
Force, stationed at Spokane, Wash.; Manford Cannon of Great Bend, Kan. and James,
Joe and Richard, all of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Eva Hughes, Mrs. Esta Daugherty
and Mrs. Letha Holt, all of Ozark, and Mrs. Louise Woolridge of Springfield; her father,
John Butler of Ava; five sisters, Mrs. Verlie Williams and Mrs. Vernie Griffith of
Springfield, Mrs. Gertie Maggard of Elkhead, Mrs. Gladys Maggard of Ava and Mrs.
Alta Smith of Yellville, Ark.; two brothers, Earnest and Burl Butler of Bay, Ark., 17
grandchildren and other relatives.
Cannon, Mildred 29 Jul 1911 - 25 Jun 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
Mildred Cannon, 79, Ozark, died Tuesday, June 25, 1991, following a long
illness. She was born July 29, 1911, in Kingston, Mass., and had lived in Ozark for many
years. She worked in area restaurants. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Cannon, Pearl Elmo (McCorkle) 31 Dec 1912 - 23 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of William Mike & Henrietta (Evans) McCorkle; married 1 Jan 1943
Henry C. Cannon ]
Mrs. Pearl Elmo Cannon, 86, Ozark, MO, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Tuesday,
March 23, 1999, in Ozark Riverview Manor following a long illness. She was born in
Foss, Oklahoma, December 31, 1912, to William Mike McCorkle and Henrietta Evans
McCorkle. On January 1, 1943, she was united in marriage to Henry C. Cannon at
Wichita, Kansas. Pearl was a homemaker, who previous to her marriage, had been
employed as a buyer for Peck's Department Store, Kansas City, Missouri, and was a
member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, Missouri. She was preceded in
death by her sister, Isabelle Wagy, of the state of Missouri, a brother, Mack McCorkle,
Ozark, and a nephew, Clarence Wagy, Licking. She is survived by her husband, Henry,
of the home; and nieces, Sherry Huntington, Dina McCorkle, and Peggy Gann, all of
Kansas City Rebecca Low, Great Lakes, Illinois, Pat McCorkle and Stephanie McCorkle,
also, of Kansas City, and Shelley McCorkle, Ozark. Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m.,
Friday, March 26, 1999, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father
Paul McLaughlin officiating. Burial was at 4 p.m., in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Gladstone, Missouri, with Father Paul Sattler at graveside, under direction of Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. No formal visitation was held.
Cantrell, Adam Pinckney 21 Jun 1953 - 20 Oct 1977
[Note: Son of Herbert & Catherine (Warren) Cantrell]
Services for Adam Pinckney Cantrell, 24, Billings, will be at 11 a.m. today in
Adams Chapel here with Dr. T. T. Crabtree officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery, Clever. Mr. Cantrell died Thursday in the Medical Center for Federal
Prisoners, Springfield, where he was being held on charges of attempted bank robbery.
Federal Bureau of Investigation officials ruled the death a suicide. Surviving are his
father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cantrell Jr., Route 2, Sarcoxie; his mother,
Mrs. Catheryn Cantrell, Carthage; two brothers, Daniel Warren and Herbert Roscoe, both
of Route 1, Billings; three step-brothers, Gregory, Jeffery and Luther Ritchie, all of Route
2, Sarcoxie, a sister, Julianna Cantrell, Springfield; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lelia
Warren, Springfield; and his paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Cantrell, Sr., Mountain Home, Ark.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 20, 1977 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples
AND
Cantrell, Adam Pickney 21 Jun 1953 - 20 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note:: Son of Herbert & Catherine (Warren) Cantrell}
OZARK - Services for Adams Pinckney Cantrell, 24, Billings, were at 11 a.m. in
Adams Chapel here with Dr. T. T. Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery .
Clever. Mr. Cantrell died Thursday in the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners,
Springfield where he was being held on charges of attempted bank robbery. Federal
Bureau of Investigations ruled the death a suicide. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cantrell, Jr., Route 2, Sarcoxie; his mother, Mrs. Catherine
Cantrell, Carthage; two brothers, Daniel Warren and Herbert Roscoe, both of Route 1,

Billings; three step brothers, Gregory, Jeffrey and Luther Ritchie, all of Route 2,
Sarcoxie; a sister, Julianne Cantrell, Springfield; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lelia
Warren, Springfield and his paternal grandfather and step grandmother, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Cantrell, St., Mountain Home, Ark.
Cantrell, Ethel May (Vaughn) 9 Sep 1893 - 24 Jun 1971CCR 1 Jul 1971 p8
[Note: married Herbert Cantrell 2 Apr 1890 - 16 Mar 1979]
Mrs. Ethel Vaughn Cantrell, 77, of Route 1, Clever, died at 4 a.m. Thursday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Cantrell was a former teacher in
Ozark County and Arkansas and a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors
include her husband, Herbert; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Mendieta, Austin, Tex., and
Mrs. Pauline Keithley, Route 1, Clever; a son, Herbert, Jr., Route 1, Billings; two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Nichols, Clever, and Mrs. Edna Covington, Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, V. L.
Vaughn, Oklahoma City, and Henry Vaughn, Willow Springs; and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 Saturday in the Clever Christian Church, with burial in
Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Memorial contributions
may be made to the National Arthritis Foundation.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 24, 1971 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Cantrell, Glen, Rev. 1 May1914 - 25 Feb 2005 SN-L 26 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Felix Jasper & Martha Ellen Alford (Crawford) Cantrell; married Juanita
Wood]
Reverend Glen Cantrell, 90, Ozark, Mo., departed from this life 1:55 a.m
February 25, 2005, in The Baptist Home, Ozark. A retired Southern Baptist minister,
Brother Glen was a resident of the home some four years. He is preceded in death by his
wife, Juanita Wood Cantrell and a son, Bobby Cantrell. A native of Mansfield, Mo., he
was the son of Felix Jasper Cantrell and Martha Ellen Alford Crawford. Glen is survived
by a grandson, Timothy Lee Cantrell; a granddaughter, Terri Lynn (Cantrell) Staude; and
one sister, Venita Claxton, Mansfield; and three great grandchildren, Lindsey
Sommervell, Koday and Kayla Fry. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in Walnut
Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield, MO. Burial will
follow in Mansfield City Cemetery, Mansfield, Mo. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. today in
the funeral home.
Cantrell, Herbert Pinkley, Sr. 2 Apr 1890 - 16 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Thomas P. & Laura E. Cantrell; married Ethel May Vaughn 9 Sep 1893 24 Jun 1971]
Herbert Pinkley Cantrell, Sr., 88, Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Clever was
buried Sunday in Frazier cemetery west of Clever. Services were held in the Clever
Christian Church of which he was a member. Mr. Cantrell died March 16 in the Aurora
Nursing Home after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Pearl; two daughters, Mrs.
Pauline Keithley, Clever and Mrs. Marjorie Mendieta, Austin, Texas.; and a son, Herbert
Cantrell, Jr. of Carthage.

Cantrell, Iva Mae 30 Oct 1892 - 10 Sep 1972 CCR 28 Sep 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Thomas P. & Laura E. Cantrell]
Miss Iva Mae Cantrell, 79, of Clever, died about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. A native of Bakersfield, Miss
Cantrell had been living at the home of her brother, Herbert Cantrell of Clever, for the
past month. Her brother is her only known survivor. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday in the Cantrell Chapel in Clever. The Rev. Ken Mitchell officiated and burial
was in Frazier Cemetery, east of Clever.
AND
Cantrell, Iva Mae 30 Oct 1892 - 10 Sep 1972
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Cantrell Chapel here for
Miss Iva Mae Cantrell, 79, of Clever. The Rev. Ken Mitchell will officiate and burial
will be in Frazier Cemetery, east of Clever. Miss Cantrell, a native of Bakersfield, died
about 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 20, 1972 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Cantrell, Loyd B. 25 Aug 1904 - 20 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: married Minnie]
Loyd B. Cantrell, 68, Billings, died at 11:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at his home
following a long illness. From Kansas City, Mr. Cantrell has been a resident of the
Billings area for 20 years. He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by his
wife, Minnie; one brother, Cloyse Cantrell of Springfield; and one sister, Mrs. Forrestine
Richardson, of San Francisco, Calif. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the
Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery.
Caplinger, Keith Kerby 4 Feb 1943 - 20 Nov 2004 SN-L 22 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Guy Donald Cap linger & Audrey (Teeter) Caplinger; married 1969
Miriam]
Keith K. Caplinger, 61, Battlefield, formerly of Ozark, Mo., went home to be with
the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2004, at Cox North hospital. He gave a clear
testimony of Christ as his Savior. Before settling in the Springfield area, Keith served 30
years in the U.S. Navy. Since 1990, he was employed as a bookkeeper at Ledbetter,
Corner, & Associates in Springfield. He is preceded in death by his parents, Guy Donald
Caplinger and Audrey (Teeter) Caplinger. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Miriam;
children, Tammy Caplinger of Stillwater, Okla., Stephanie Daniels and husband, Marty
of Chicago, Ill., Julia Jaquess and husband, Aaron of Republic, Michael Caplinger of
Springfield, Cindy Villegas and husband, Christopher of Chicago, Ill., and Charles
Caplinger and wife, Rachael of Springfield; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Donald
Lee Caplinger of Holiday Island, Ark., and Guy Lynn Caplinger of Toney, Ala. The
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Wilson Creek
Baptist Church in Battlefield, Mo., under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Burial with military honors will follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,

Springfield. Visitation will be today, November 22, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral
home.
Capp, Carlos B. 10 Mar 1933 - 1 Feb 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Son of Code & Dortha (Feaster) Capp]
Carlos B. Capp, 65, passed away on Monday, Feb. 1 at his home at Webb City.
Carlos was born March 10, 1933 at Picher, Oklahoma to Code and Dortha Feaster Capp.
Carlos was a former resident of the Spokane area. Carlos loved all sports. Carlos was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include a brother Robert Capp of Tucson,
Arizona, a sister Ann Blanchard and her husband Darrell of Webb City, a Nephew Darren
Blanchard, a niece Melinda Blanchard, and a great niece Chelsea Smith all of Webb City.
Graveside services was Saturday, Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Spokane Cemetery. Services
were under the direction of Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home of Ozark. There was no
visitation.
Capp, Cody 3 Oct 1902 - 4 Jan 1964 CCR 9 Jan 1964 p6
Cody Capp, 61, died Saturday morning in the home of his stepfather and mother,
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hilton, east of Spokane. Mr. Capp is survived by two sons, Bobby.
state of Florida and Carlos of the home; a brother, Carl, Oronogo and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Spokane Baptist church. The Revs. Fate
Montgomery and Robert Burks officiated, and burial was in the Spokane Cemetery.
Capps, Jacqueline Ryan 4 Jul 1988 - 18 May 2006 SN-L 21 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ed & Kimber (Ott) Capps]
The earth was blessed with the birth of Jacqueline Ryan Capps on July 4, 1988.
Ryan lived her life with a passion for loving and helping others until she was welcomed
by the angels into her heavenly home at 2 a.m. May 18, 2006. Ryan's life ended as a
result of complications with end-stage renal failure. She had fought the disease for
several years before choosing to stop her hemo dialysis treatments. She completed her
life of 17 years at her home in Ozark, surrounded by her family and friends. Ryan was the
well-known face and the voice of the Children's Miracle Network as their Ambassador
for the last 12 years. Ryan has been an active host for many fund raising events for CMN,
as well as appearing on the annual CMN Telethon. She was born with Spina Bifida, a
paralyzing neuro defect, and was confined to a wheelchair. However, her spirit was
always free to inspire and enrich the lives of all who knew and loved her. Her smile was
contagious and her incredible energy was unforgettable. She had an amazing drive to
spread the word about how much Children's Miracle Network had helped her and her
family through the physical challenges she faced. Ryan is survived by her parents, Ed
Capps and Kimber Ott; sisters, Alisha Curran and Cayman Ott; brother, Kody Dunn;
grandparents, Jack and Georgia Ott and Helen Capps; great-grandmother, Juanita
Hutchins; and a host of relatives and friends. A "Celebration of Life" memorial will be
held Saturday, May 27, 2006, at 3 p.m. in the Auditorium of Ozark High School, Ozark,
Mo., where Ryan was a Junior during this past school year. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the RYAN CAPPS MEMORIAL FUND through any of
the Great Southern Bank locations in the area.

Carbaugh, Max 16 Apr 1920 - 28 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991
[Note: married Modena Edgmon 26 Aug 1923 - 17 Oct 1997]
Max Carbaugh, 71, Ozark, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday, June 28, 1991, in Naples, Fla.
He was born April 16, 1920, in Chase, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II and the Korean Conflict. He and his wife, Modena, owned and operated MO
MAX Sales Inc. The company was started in Dayton, Ohio, in 1964. Its operation was
moved to Florida in 1980 and continues in Ozark since 1985. Survivors include his wife,
Modena; a son, Neal Carbaugh, Huntsville, Ala.; a half-sister, Patty McNutt, Zanesville,
Ohio; a stepson, Gary D. Birt, Bonita Springs, Fla., and a grandson, Christopher
Carbaugh. The funeral will be at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) in Adams Funeral Home
Ozark. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. The casket will remain closed at all times.
Carbaugh, Modena (Edgmon) 26 Aug 1923 - 17 Oct 1997 CCH-N 22 Oct 1997
[Note: Daughter of John & Fannie (Villines) Edgmon; married Max Carbaugh 16 Apr
1920 - 28 Jun 1991]
Modena Carbaugh age 74, of Ozark died Friday, Oct. 17, 1997, in Riverview
Manor. She was born Aug. 26, 1923 in Boxley, Ark., and was the daughter of John and
Fannie (Villines) Edgmon. She was baptized at an early age at the Boxley Baptist
Church. Mrs. Carbaugh owned MO MAX Sales, Inc. She attended Hopedale Baptist
Church. Survivors include: her son, Gary D. Birt, Ozark; and three sisters, Kate Clark,
Springdale, Ark.; Lou Walker, Huntsville, Ark.; and Gussie Dreier and her husband, Ray,
Carthage. Her husband, Max Carbaugh, preceded her in death as well as three brothers,
Joe, Doy, and Russell Edgmon, and a sister, Dorothy Luallen. Funeral services were held
Monday, Oct. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Carden, Betty Lou 11 Oct 1924 - 12 Sep 2005 SN-L 15 Sep 2005
Betty Lou Carden, age 80, of Nixa, Mo., died September 12, 2005. She was born
October 11, 1924, in Springfield. She was employed for approximately 15 years with St.
John's Hospital until her retirement in 1990. In her leisure time, she enjoyed camping and
fishing as well as bird watching and reading. She was also an avid Lady Bears fan. Her
favorite activity though, was spending time with her family, to whom she was very
devoted. Betty Carden is survived by her son, George Gary Carden, of Walnut Grove,
Mo.; daughter, Kathy Wyrsch Eldridge and husband, William of Joplin, Mo.; daughter,
Robin Gobetz and husband, Paul Severance of Indianapolis, Ind.; and five grandchildren,
Justin Wyrsch, Springfield, Mo.; Michael Wyrsch, Joplin, Mo.; Kelsey Carden, Ozark,
Mo.; Lynsey Carden, Ozark, Mo.; and Will Gobetz, Indianapolis, Ind.; as well as many
friends. Visitation will be from 12 noon until 1 p.m., Saturday, September 17, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. A graveside funeral will follow at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, in Richwood
Cemetery, east of Nixa.
Cardwell, Garnett (Forbes) 15 May 1909 - 22 May 2004 SN-L 23 May 2004
Mrs. Garnett Forbes Cardwell, age 95, of Seymour, a homemaker, passed away
Saturday in The Baptist Home, Ozark. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Holman-Howe
Funeral Home, Seymour, with burial in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.

Cardwell, Loyd William “Bill” 5 Aug 1912 - 8 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
Services for L. W. “Bill” Cardwell, 67 of 1342 N. Broadway, were held in
Seymour Monday. Burial was in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Cardwell was
found dead of natural causes at his home Sunday. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Nancy Cheffey of Nixa.
Cardwell, Verbie "Pauline" (Brown) 2 Feb 1926 - 2 Jul 2001 CCH-N 4 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Floyd A. & Blanche (Macom) Brown; married Lyman Cardwell]
Funeral services for Verbie "Pauline" Cardwell, 75, Ozark, formally of Forsyth,
were held Monday, July 2, 2001, at New Vision General Baptist Church. Cardwell died
Friday, June 29, 2001, at Cox Hospital South. Verbie was born Feb. 2, 1926, at Dickens,
Mo., the daughter of Floyd A. and Blanche (Macom) Brown. Lyman and Pauline were
married De. 30, 1944. Mrs. Cardwell, a homemaker and coworker with her late husband
Lyman, ran a country store at Cedar Creek and a family cattle ranch. From 1964 to 1972
during the years Lyman was sheriff, she assisted him in preparing meals for the inmates
and dispatching on the radio. She also enjoyed making crafts and doing quilting. Lyman
and Pauline had four children. Surviving are children Robert and wife Kathryn Cardwell
of Holts Summit, Mo., son-in-law Jackie Thomas of Ozark, Helen and husband Delmis
Brown of Ozark and Mary Ann and husband Jack Houseman of Ozark; ten
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Irene Siliven of Festus, Mo.; and
three brothers Clendon Brown of Reuter, Mo., Eldred Brown of Grain Valley, Mo., and
Allen Brown of Forsyth, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband Lyman Cardwell
in 1974; her parents; one daughter, Linda Thomas; one brother Garline Brown; and one
sister Neva Thomas. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Forsyth Whelchel
Chapel.
Carey, Alan David 1952 - 24 Mar 1964 CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Carl & ? (Johnson) Carey]
Alan David Carey, 11-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carey, Route 8,
Springfield, died at Burge-Protestant Hospital Tuesday after an illness of several months.
He was in the fifth grade at North Kickapoo School. Additional survivors are two
brothers, Mark and Bruce and two sisters, Gilda and Linda, all of the home; his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Pearl Carey, 2009 East Grand, Springfield and his maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Lucy Johnson of Sparta. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday
in the Rainey Chapel. John Elliott will officiate and burial will be in National Cemetery,
Springfield.
Carey, Charles Leonard Sr. 2 Aug 1921 - 28 Jul 2001 CCH-N 8 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Ernest & Ethel (Griffin) Carey; married 23 Apr 1942 Develling Eileen
“Sissy” Essick 6 Jan 1925 - 20 Sep 2006]
Charles L. Carey, Sr., 79, Nixa, passed away July 28, 2001, in his home. He was
born Aug. 2, 1921, in Kansas City Mo., the son of Ernest and Ethel (Griffin) Carey. On
April 23, 1942, he and Eileen Essick were married. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II. Carey was a roofing contractor. He was a member and
served as an elder at Calvary Bible Church, Nixa. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a brother, Ernest Carey, and a sister, Ruth Adams. Survivors include: his wife

Eileen; two children, Charles L. Carey, Jr., and his wife, Naina, Springfield, and Suzanne
Lloyd, Nixa; 11 grandchildren, Connon, Carla, Cheryl, Casey, Colby, Chad and Creason
Carey and Anthony, Aaron, Andrew and Anson Lloyd; and a sister, Vivian Kimmons, St.
Louis. Funeral services were July 31 in Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph
Fahl officiating. Burial with military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation was Monday in the funeral home.
Carey, Christopher Charles 10 Sep 1967 - 10 Sep 1967
CCR 14 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Charles Leonard & ? (Lloyd) Carey, Jr.]
Graveside services for Christopher Charles Carey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles L. Carey, Jr., Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in McConnell Cemetery with Elder
Kin Beagley officiating. The infant died shortly after birth at 4:10 a.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. Survivors, besides the parents, include the paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Carey, Sr., Nixa; the maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Clive Lloyd, Nixa; a paternal great grandparents, Mrs. Ethel Ermal, Springfield
and a paternal great grandfather, Harve T. Essick, Pocatello, Ida. Other survivors include
the maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Lloyd, of the state of Idaho; and a
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ida Munsell, of Springfield. Arrangements were under
the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Carey, Develling Eileen “Sissy” (Essick) 6 Jan 1925 - 20 Sep 2006 SN-L 23 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harve T. & Nellie Mae (Henry) Essick; married 23 Apr 1942 Charles
Leonard Carey 2 Aug 1921 - 28 Jul 2001]
DeVelling Eileen "Sissy" Essick Carey of Nixa, Mo., went to greet her Heavenly
Father September 20, 2006. Eileen was born in Springfield, Mo., January 6, 1925, to
Nellie Mae Henry Essick and Harve T. Essick. She was married to Charles L. Carey on
April 23, 1942. Mr. Carey preceded her in death on July 28, 2001. They lived primarily
in Springfield and Nixa, Mo. She was well known for her musical talents, especially her
beautiful singing ability. She loved the guitar and piano; her vocal capacity covered a
wide range from popular classics, country, and rhythm and blues. Eileen retired from St.
John's Hospital as a dietician in 1981. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed working in her
yard and flower garden. She was blessed with a son, Charles Carey, Jr., and a daughter,
Suzanne Carey Harper, both of Nixa. She has eight grandsons, three granddaughters, 12
great-grandsons, and eight great-granddaughters. She loved her family and doted upon
them. Surviving her is a sister, Bertha Ellen Essick Blackburn of Puyallup, Wash.; a
brother, Hobert Lee Essick of Mountain Home, Idaho; and one aunt, Maxine Essick Baird
of Republic, Mo. She was preceded in death by an infant grandson, Christopher Charles
Carey; a loving brother, Harvie G. Essick; both parents, and a stepmother Ellen Hasty
Essick. Eileen, a woman of strong family bonds, is sincerely loved and will be greatly
missed by family and friends. Services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
441 W. Battlefield as follows: visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, and funeral
services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25. Interment will follow at 1 p.m. Monday in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Carey, James Roy 1889 - 25 Sep 1961

CCR 28 Sep 1961 p4

[Note: married Pearl]
James R. Carey, 72, of Bruner, a retired carpenter and veteran of World War I,
died early Monday at St. John’s Hospital following a short illness. He is survived by his
wife, Pearl; two sons, Carl of Route 1, Springfield and James, Jr. of 1431 East Seminole,
Springfield; two stepsons, Tom Goins of Groveland, Ill and Ed Goins of Baldwin Park,
Calif; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Nettie Howard, Springfield and Mrs. Eva Lanovich of
Blythe, Calif. and 20 grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday in Rainey’s
Chapel with Lewis Bigbee and Ronald Miller officiating. Burial was in National
Cemetery.
Carey, James Roy, III 8 Sep 1954 - 27 Oct 2005 SN-L 29 Oct 2005 & SN-L 30 Oct
2005
[Note: Son of James and Mary (Loveland) Carey; married 15 May 1975 Linda Kay
Gilbert]
James Roy Carey, III, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2005, in his
home. He was born September 8, 1954, the son of James and Mary (Loveland) Carey. On
May 15, 1975, he and Linda Kay Gilbert were united in marriage. Jim was a
photographer, and had also been employed by an air freight company at "Spirit of St.
Louis Airport" in St. Louis. He rededicated his life to his Lord in 1993, and was a
member of Harvest Community Church of the Nazarene in Rogersville, where he was
also a Sunday School Teacher. Jim loved his family and was a devoted husband, father,
son, and brother. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and hunting. Survivors include his
wife Linda; two children, Mylinda Moomaw and her husband Jason, El Dorado Springs,
and Sean James Patrick Carey and his wife Chandra, Springfield; his parents, James and
Mary Carey, Ozark; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Randy and Cindy Carey,
Ozark, Steve and Marsha Carey, Marshfield, Evonda and Stanley Swayne, Ozark, Sherry
and Tom Washburn, Springfield, and Greg Carey, Ozark; a sister-in-law and her husband,
Carla and Wayne Asby, Halfway; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives, and
many friends. He was looking forward to the birth of his first grandchild, Ireland
McKenzie Moomaw. He was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Matthew Carey and his
grandparents. Funeral services are 2 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Doug Zimmerman, Rev. Garald Pugh, and Rev. David Clouse officiating. Burial
will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Carey, Steven M. 9 Sep 1955 - 21 Jan 1988 OH 28 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Ernest & ? (?) Carey
Steven M. Carey, 32, of Spring field, died at 3:45 p.m. Jan. 21 at St. John's
Regional Health Center from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Services for Mr.
Carey were held Monday at the Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens cemetery. Mr. Carey's survivors
include one daughter, Rhiannon Grace Carey, of Springfield; an uncle, Charles L. Carey,
Sr., of Nixa; and two aunts, Ruth Adams, Springfield, and Vivian Kimmons, Wichita,
Kansas.
Carlew, Clarence 12 Feb 1898 - Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: married Pearl]

Clarence Carlew, 90, of Joplin, died Sunday morning at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Carlew were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 2, at the Parker Mortuary Chapel, Joplin, with the Rev. Bill Riddle officiating.
Entombment was in Ozark Memorial Park Mausoleum, Joplin. A retired carpenter, Mr.
Carlew was born in Springfield Feb. 12, 1898. He moved to Joplin in 1946. His survivors
include his wife, Pearl, Joplin; two sons, Beryl, Springfield, and Leonard, Rogersville; a
stepdaughter, Faye Myers, Overland Park, Kansas; nine grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren.
Carlin, Adam Nicholas 7 Apr 1986 - 19 Sept 1988 OH 29 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Wayne & Robin (Derry) Carlin]
Adam Nicholas Carlin, age 2, died Sept. 19 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, of
pneumonia. Graveside services for Adam were held Sept. 22 at the Spokane Cemetery,
with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home. Born at Selmer, TN, Adam moved to this area at the age of 3 months. He
is survived by his mother, Robin Carlin, Ozark; his father, Wayne Carlin, Selmer, TN;
one sister, Amanda Derry, Ozark; maternal grandparents, J. D. and Mary Segars, Ozark;
maternal grandfather, Jim Derry, Seymour; paternal grandparents, William and Joan
Carlin, Selmer; and by four uncles and two aunts.
Carlson, Christine Anne 11 Sep 1958 - 14 Oct 1998 CCH-N 28 Oct 1998
[Note: Daughter of Carl R. & Charlotte Carlson]
Christine Anne Carlson, age 40, of Dallas, Texas, died Wednesday, October 14, in
her home. She was born September 11, 1958 in Torrance, California. She was a member
of the Catholic Church Survivors include: her mother and stepfather, Charlotte and John
Walker, Ozark; a brother, Carl R. Carlson II, a sister, Carla M. Carlson, both of
Springfield; and a half brother, Greg Baer, Girard, Kansas; a stepsister, Lisa Cawfield,
Rolla; and a stepbrother, Jeff Walker, St. James. Preceding her in death: her father, Carl
R. Carlson I, and her maternal grandparents, Frank and Susan Goodsell, formerly of
Chanute, Kansas. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home; Ozark. A
private service will be held at a later date.
Carlson, Vern R. 17 Jan 1896 - 17 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Victor & Laura (Anderson) Carlson
Vern C. Carlson, 66, of Highlandville, died at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s
Hospital. A farmer, he was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Agnes H.; a son, Stanton Lucksinger of Highlandville; four brothers, Vincent, Wesley
and Warren of Holdredge, Neb. and Lawrence, Riverside, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
The body was sent to Holdredge for funeral services and burial Wednesday. The services,
scheduled for 2 p.m. are under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Carmack, Ida (Smythe) 1880 - 17 Jan 1954 CCR 28 Jan 1954 p5
[Note: married George Carmack]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Smythe Carmack, 73, who died January 17, were
held January 20 at the Bruner Church. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield,
under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of Mississippi, she formerly

lived at Batesville, Ark, where she was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. For
the past 11 years, she had been a resident of the Bruner community. Survivors include her
husband, George Carmack of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Ida Belle Weaver, 1333 N.
Marion, Springfield and Mrs. Patricia Erlene German of Independence, Mo.; two
grandsons, Earnest Lynn Frazier of the U. S. Navy and Jerry Mack Frazier of
Independence; four nieces and one nephew.
Carmickle, Susan Almeda (?) Personne Holden 9 Oct 1886 - 2 Dec 1992 NN-E 9 Dec
1992
Susan A. Carmickle, 106, Nixa, formerly of Wichita, Kan., died Wednesday, Dec.
2, in Nixa Park Care Center. She was born Oct. 9, 1886, near Marshfield. She had been a
long time resident of Wichita, Kan., before moving to Nixa. Survivors include two sons,
Wayne Personne, Springfield, and Kenneth Holden, Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Rae
Curnutt, Wichita; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Friday, Dec. 4, at Hopedale Cemetery, near Ozark, with Pastor Terry
Kendrick officiating.
Carnagey, Lorraine P. (Ogren) 2 Aug 1918 - 16 Nov 2005 SN-L 18 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Minnie (Langor) Ogren; married 22 May 1937 Russell E.
Carnagey]
Lorraine P. Carnagey, 87, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 16,
2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Lorraine was born August 2, 1918, in Whitening,
Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Minnie (Langor) Ogren. On May 22, 1937, she was
united in marriage to Russell E. Carnagey and to this union four children were born.
Known for her compassion and generosity, Lorraine was a wonderful mother, a charming
lady and a friend to many. She was a homemaker who took pride in caring for her family
and her husband, Russell, for over 50 years, until his death in 1988. Her dedication to her
family and friends is the legacy that will long survive her within the many hearts she
touched. Lorraine also enjoyed being an active member of the First Baptist Church in
Hammond, Indiana. Lorraine was preceded in death by the father of her children, Russell
Carnagey; one son, Leonard D. Carnagey; one brother, Leonard Ogren; and a grandson,
Brandon Riffell in 2001. She is lovingly survived by two daughters, Jane Essick and
husband, Bill of Ozark, Mo., and Sherill Harlan of San Antonio, Texas; one son, Bob
Carnagey of Valparaiso, Ind.; one daughter-in-law, Sophia Carnagey of Houston, Texas;
nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; other family members and several caring
friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2005, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Chaplain Marcia Dodson and Pastor Bill
Gilkerson officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held
today, November 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home.
Carnahan, Howard L. 29 Aug 1919 - 12 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of James & Jennie (Feers) Carnahan]
Howard L. Carnahan, 73, Spokane, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday, July 12, 1993 at
Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home following a lingering illness. He was born Aug. 29,
1919 in Chicago. He was the son of James and Jennie Feers Carnahan. He was retired
from the U.S. Army after 21 years of service. He resided in Spokane for the last 20 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Francis, who died at an early
age. Survivors include one brother, and sister-in-law, James and Veryle Carnahan,
Whittier, Calif. Cremation took place under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark. No services are planned. A graveside service was held Monday, July 19.
Burial followed in the Spokane Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Carnahan, James 2 Apr 1894 - 8 Feb 1947 CCR 20 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary (Bailey) Carnahan; married Jennie Feers]
James Carnahan was born April 2, 1893, and passed away at his home in
Spokane, Missouri, on Feb. 8, 1947. He was united in marriage to Jennie Feirs on July
15, 1915, and to this marriage four children were born. One son preceded him in death.
He was formerly a member of Millard Avenue Presbyterian church in Chicago. Surviving
are his wife, Jennie; two sons, James Edward of Long Beach, Calif., and Howard Leroy
of Washington, D.C.; one daughter, Marilyn; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carnahan
of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Boehm of Tampa; one brother, Francis Carnahan of
Villa Park, Ill. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Spokane
church by Rev. Worth Caughron with burial in the church cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Carnelison, Ira M. 1910 - 11 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: no legible tombstone in Ozark Cemetery]
Ira M. Carnelison, 60, of Hollister, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Skaggs,
Community Hospital, Branson after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Carnelison was a
resident of Reeds Spring and Hollister most of his life. He was a member of Ridgedale
Community Church. Surviving are his wife, Nellie; four sons, James Carnelison, Reeds
Spring and Leon, John and Charles Carnelison, all of Hollister; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella
Hoaglin, Springfield; three brothers, Jack, Jess and Robert, all of Hollister; and 15
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Jack Keithley officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Carnelison, Orvil G. 14 Feb 1904 - 24 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Mar 1971 p8
[Note: married first Ruth C. 2 Nov 1912 - 18 Jul 1968; married second Willie L.]
Orvil G. Carnelison, 76, of Hollister, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24m at
his home after a short illness. He was a former resident of Rogersville and Chadwick and
moved to Hollister in the early 1930’s. He was a retired construction worker. Surviving
are his wife, Willie L. and four brothers, Jack, Jess, Ira and Robert, all of Hollister.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harris Church, all of Hollister. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Buster Brown
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Carnelison, Ruth C. 2 Nov 1912 - 18 Jul 1968 CCR 25 Jul 1968 p1
[Note: married Orville Carnelison 14 Feb 1904 - Feb 1971]
Mrs. Ruth Carnelison, 55, a Hollister resident for the past 25 years, died at 6 a.m.
Thursday in the University of Missouri Medical Center at Columbia. A member of Free
Pentecost Church in Hollister, she is survived by her husband, Orvil. Funeral services

were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Carner, Alyce (Willis) 22 Jul 1909 - 7 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989
[Note: married 1940 Zach Carner who died 1957; spelling from SSDI]
Alice Willis Carner, 80, a former Nixa resident, died Oct. 7 in Springfield after a
long illness. Services were under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel of Ozark with
the Rev. Carl Radford officiating at Central Christian Church in Springfield. Mrs. Carner
was born in Virginia, and was a buyer for a ladies' fashion shop until her marriage to
Zack Carner in 1940. Mr. Carner, a longtime Frisco engineer, preceded her in death in
1957. After his death, Mrs. Carner returned to work as a pharmacist's assistant at Crank's
Pharmacy until her retirement in 1972. Four brothers preceded her in death. She is
survived by three sisters, several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Carney, Lora Ethel (Melton) 21 Nov 1911 - 1 Mar 1992 NN-E 11 Mar 1992
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Ephraim & Pearl (Jackson) Melton; married 1928 Loran F.
Carney]
Lora Ethel Carney, 80, of Ozark, died March 1 in St. John's Regional health
center, Springfield. She was born November 21, 1911 and was the daughter of Rev.
Ephraim and Pearl Jackson Melton. She was the oldest of ten children. She was married
in 1928 to Loran F. Carney who preceded her in death in 1985. She was a member of
High Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her five children and their spouses, Velma
and Glen Starr, Springfield, Herbert and Carol Carney, Ozark, Mae and Jerriel Parker,
Union, Missouri, Vershal M. Carney, Harlingen, Texas, and Juanita and Norbert
Gauthier, Wheaton, Illinois; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Claud Melton, Ozark, Gene Melton, Springfield; five sisters, Lucy Sage, Grand Junction,
Colorado, Nola DePaoli, Springfield, Martha Brown, Flora Dublinski, and Mary Segars,
all of Ozark; a host of nieces and nephews, and friends who will all miss her. Funeral
services were Wednesday, March 4 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Gary
Robertson officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Heart Association.
Carney, Maitha Jean (Sidel) Robbins 6 Aug 1919 - 14 Jul 2004 CCH-N 21 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Ada Sidel]
Maitha Jean Carney, age 85, of Ozark, Missouri, formerly of Wichita, Kansas,
passed away Wednesday, July 14, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 6,
1919 in Morrison, Oklahoma, the daughter of Henry and Ada Sidel. Carney worked for
Beech, Cessna, and Boeing Aircraft companies in Wichita before retirement. She also
had been a nurse aid. Survivors include: four children, Lynn Laughlin and her husband
James, Viola, Kansas, Gail McElroy, Ozark, Sheila Janeway and her husband Ron,
Ozark, and Mona Morgan, Wichita; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Her husband, James, preceded her in death, as well as a son, Leland Robbins, and two
brothers, Norman and Olin Sidel. A graveside funeral was held at 10:00 am Saturday,
July 17 in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

Carney, Oran P. 12 May 1910 - 10 Jun 1975 OH 12 Jun 1975 p11
[Note: married 7 Mar 1932 Sarah J. Meadows; married second Stella]
Oran Carney 65 of Springfield died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital.
Mr. Carney had been an Ozark resident about 45 years. He was a member of Victory
Baptist Church of Ozark. He is survived by his wife Stella, One son Ray and a daughter,
Nina, both of Ozark; a twin brother Loran of Springfield; a brother Vern of the state of
Washington; a sister, Hazel McCullough of Friend, Nebraska, and a host of nieces and
nephews. Services will be held Friday at the Greenlawn Chapel and burial will be in the
Maple Park Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn.
AND
Carney, Oran P. 12 May 1910 - 10 Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
We wish to thank all friends and neighbors for the flowers and acts of kindness
during our time of sorrow. The family of Oran Carney.
Carpenter, Betty Marie (Graham) 23 Hay 1941 - 10 Jan 2007 SN-L 12 Jan 2007
[Note : Daughter of Edward E. "Barney" and Clara M. Graham; married 23 Aug 1964
Joe Carpenter]
Betty Marie Carpenter, 65, Nixa, departed this life on January 10, 2007, at Cox
South hospital. She was born in Aurora, Missouri, on August 23, 1941, the last of five
children to Edward E. "Barney" and Clara M. Graham. The family moved to Springfield
in 1942 where Betty attended public schools and graduated from Central High School
class of 1959. Upon leaving school, Betty was employed as a long distance operator with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. More recently, Betty was employed as a food service
worker for the Nixa School System. On August 23, 1964, she was married to Joe
Carpenter and to this union two children were born, Angela and Jerry "Bud". Betty was a
life long member of St. John's Church and St. Johns Chapel, UCC. She was a NASCAR
fan, with Jeff Gordon being her favorite driver; and she loved to fish and play cards.
Betty loved life and was great fun to be around. She was preceded in death by her
parents; an infant twin brother, Robert "Bobby" Graham; and a brother, James A.
Graham. Survivors include her husband Joe; daughter Angela and her husband, Bret
Salyers, of Kingsport, Tenn.; son Jerry "Bud" and his wife, Michelle, of Nixa; brothers,
Jerry Graham and his wife, Vi, of Springfield, and Bill "Pete" Graham and his wife,
Beverly, of Springfield; sister-in-law Nancy A. Graham, of Springfield; seven
grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to the above
family members, Betty leaves behind former co-workers and many friends who will miss
her greatly. Visitation will be this evening, January 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the KlingnerCope Family Funeral Home at 1635 N. Benton, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. on Saturday in St. Johns, UCC on the corner of Scott and Main in Springfield. The
family requests donations be made in Betty's name to: 2 Comics for a Cure, 639 W.
Walnut, Springfield, Missouri 65806; or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Carpenter, Jerry D., Sgt. 1941 - 5 Dec 1961 CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Dewitt & ? (Martin) Carpenter]
Sgt. Jerry D. Carpenter, 20, of Fordland, died Tuesday of injuries received in a
one-car accident at Fort Riley, Kan. A 1958 graduate of Fordland High School,
Carpenter joined the army in Nov. 1958 and has been stationed in Fort Riley for the past

year. He was assigned to the 5th Artillery Division. He is survived by his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Dewitt Carpenter of Fordland; a sister, Kathryn Carpenter of the home, his
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Carpenter of Seymour; his maternal
grandfather, Carl Martin of Fordland and his paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Good, Seymour. Kelley-Ferrell of Fordland in charge of arrangements. Sgt. Carpenter is
the step-son of the former Miss Edna Shelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Shelton of
Ozark.
Carpenter, Kathleen Marguerite (White) 23 Jan 1921 - 4 Oct 2005 SN-L 6 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Ellis & Della Mae White; married 12 Jul 1942 Robert D. “Bob”
Carpenter]
Kathleen Marguerite White Carpenter was born on January 23, 1921, to Ellis and
Della Mae White in Highlandville, Mo. She departed this life on October 4, 2005, in her
home in Nixa. Kathleen was an artist, gardener, quilter, avid reader, and crusader for the
downtrodden. Kathleen had a lifelong love of basketball, which she played from junior
high through high school at School of the Ozarks (where she was a charter member of the
Tackle New Tasks club). She and her sister, Sibyl were avid Lady Bears fans. She met
her husband, Bob, during her first teaching position at the Marion C. Early School in
Morrisville. Bob's brother, J.C., who was one of her students, passed notes back and forth
for them. They were married on July 12, 1942. Bob was in the army, and Kathleen
followed him to each post until he was shipped overseas. Their first child, Roberta Dian,
was born October 7, 1943, while Bob was overseas. On January 23, 1944, Kathleen's
birthday, she received word that he had been shot down over Germany. He was in a
P.O.W. camp for 18 months, and was only able to see Dian when she was 2 years old.
This difficult time has been chronicled by her grandson, Aaron. Kathleen taught at many
schools during her teaching career, among them Marion C. Earley, Fair Grove, Ash
Grove, Mountain Grove, Spokane, and Graff Vo-Tech, where she ended her teaching
career. She worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for the state of Missouri in
Nevada and Springfield until her retirement in 1981. In retirement, she loved being with
her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Nothing pleased her more
than a large family gathering at Mexican Villa. She was preceded in death by her beloved
husband, Robert D. "Bob" Carpenter, in 1966; her parents; her sister, Sibyl Farris; and
five brothers-in-law, Eugene Farris, Edward Carpenter, James Armstrong, Eugene
Pittman, and J.C. Carpenter. She is survived by four children, Dian Barker, Alton, Ill.;
Susan Barnett Haswell and husband, Bob, Nixa; Ann Thweatt, Nixa; and Kelly
Carpenter, St. Louis; five grandchildren, Belinda Mercer and husband, Charles, Ozark;
Dr. Robert Esser and wife, Dr. Mimi Ghim-Esser, Arlington, Va.; Barbara Stillings and
husband, Mark, Nixa; Aaron Thweatt, Springfield and fiance, Melissa Henderson,
Clever; and Sidney Thweatt, Nixa; four great grandchildren, Mason, Chandler, and
Christian Mercer, and Cameron Stillings; four sisters-in-law, Myrtle Pittman, Marylou
Armstrong, Margaret Carpenter, and Betty Spalding; as well as numerous nieces,
nephews, cousins, and close friends, including Jay D. Farris, Larry Farris, Allen and
Maxine Lantz, Charlene Cantrell, Tammy York, Thelma and Gordan Strangland, Helen
Hedgepeth, Hugh and Martha Wise, Elizabeth Fancher, Emma Day, Eric, Arlissa, and
Blake Lovett, Harold and Judy Northcut, Louise Trogdon, Bill Barnett and family, and
friends from the Highlandville Club. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday,

October 7, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Robert Haswell
officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation
is from 5 to 7 p.m., tonight, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter.
Carpenter, Lorine (?) Roberson 30 Dec 1892 - 9 Mar 1991 NN-E 14 Mar 1991
Lorine Carpenter, 98, died Saturday, March 9, 1991, in her home at Reeds Spring.
She was born Dec. 30, 1892, in Tyler, Texas. She attended Baylor College. She had
resided in the Reeds Spring area since 1958 and for many years owned and operated Oak
Ridge Motel at Reeds Springs Junction. Survivors include two sons, Richard D.
Roberson, Kansas City, and William G. Roberson, Seattle; three grandchildren, Richard
G. Roberson, Leawood, Kan., William Roberson and Kathleen Roberson, both of
Higginsville; and three great-grandchildren, James, Daniel and Katherine. Services were
held Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Spradling
officiating. Burial was Tuesday in Oak Hill Cemetery, Siloam Springs, Ark.
Carpenter, Nelson S., Sr. 27 Jan 1918 - 21 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Jesse & Ann Carpenter; married 31 Aug 1946 Virginia Briggs]
Nelson S. Carpenter, Sr., 82, Ozark, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2001 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Jan. 27, 1918 in Newmarket, N.H., the
son of Jesse and Ann Carpenter. On Aug. 31, 1946, he was united in marriage to Virginia
Briggs at Tewksbury Mass. Nelson was a retired civil engineer, having worked in all
facets of civil service. He was also a Mason and a World War II U.S. Marine veteran. His
love and compassion for his wife, family and friends is a special legacy he leaves for us
all. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. Surviving is his loving wife of 54
years, Virginia; two sons, Nelson S. Carpenter, Jr. and wife Colette, Omaha, Neb. and
Robert Briggs and his wife Linda, Tewksbury, Mass.; one daughter, Nancy Merry and
husband Denny, Ozark; one brother, John Carpenter, Eliot, Maine; two sisters Doris
Fowler, state of Florida and Harriet Varney, Newmarket, N.H.; nine grandchildren, 10
great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services with
Masonic Rites were Jan. 26 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Karla
Endicott officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Visually Impaired
Children Services of Springfield in c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796,
Ozark, MO, 65721.
Carpenter, Nora E. (Haley) Alford 1880 - 20 Jan 1960
CCR 29 Jan 1960 p1
[Note; Daughter of John & Tennis (Given) Haley; married first Albert A. Alford, with
whom she shares a tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora E. Carpenter, 80, who died Wednesday, Jan. 20,
were held Saturday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev. Harold
Hurst officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark Cemetery. She was united in marriage to
Arthur A. Alford June 26, 1905. He preceded her in death September 14, 1926. On April
20, 1938, she was united in marriage to J. A. Carpenter who also preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Baptist Church in Kansas City. Survivors include two brothers,
Herbert Haley, Ozark and John F. Haley, Springfield, Mo., one step-daughters, Mrs.

Anna Johnson of Kansas City, Kan.; two nephews, Donald Harper of Ozark and
Raymond Haley of Illinois and one niece, Juanita Dawson, Springfield, Mo.
Carpenter, Roselyn (Hanks) 17 Feb 1923 - 10 Jan 2005 SN-L 13 Jan 2005
Roselyn Carpenter, 81, Mesa, Ariz., passed away Monday, January 10, 2005. She
was born February 17, 1923, to the late Loyal and Blanche Hanks. She was a resident of
Springfield until 1996, when she moved to Mesa, Ariz., to be with her daughter's family.
She was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband William Carpenter; her daughter, Cheryl Anderson;
and her sister, Betty. She is survived by a daughter Deanna Murray and her husband Jim,
Mesa, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Jana Kotser and her husband Jim, and Kim Murray, all of
Mesa, Ariz., Brad Murray and his wife Tonya, Las Vegas, Nev., Holly Ogle and her
husband Mike, Sarcoxie, Mo., Skip Anderson and his wife Kim, Springdale, Ark., and
Kirk Hoskins and his wife Joy, Springfield, Mo.; twelve great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Nell Miller, Ozark. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005,
in Gorman Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of
Ozark.
Carr, Edna Earle 1927 - 11 Jun 2006 SN-L 13 Jun 2006
Edna Earle Carr, age 78, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2006,
at 4:15 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 15, in Adams Funeral
home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Carr, Harold Byron 16 Jan 1919 - 21 Sep 1982
[Note: Son of Frank M. & Lurel (Solomon) Carr; married Mabel Elizabeth Loomis 19
Aug 1918 - 21 Dec 1986]
Services for Harold Byron Carr, 63, Clever were held at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Clever First Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Wakefield and Ermon Webb officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the directions of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Carr died
at 9:25 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Vernon State Chest Hospital after a long illness. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Boaz and a Mason. He was also a retired truck
driver for Roadway. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Carr, Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Gamble, Chicago, and Carolyn Crow, state of
Alabama; a brother, Hardy, Springfield; and five grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 21, 1982 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Carr, Helen M. (Seals) 7 Mar 1926 - 25 Mar 1988 OH 14 April 1988
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Letha L. Seals; married Jesse Carr]
Helen Carr, 62, of Anchorage, Alaska, a 1943 graduate of Nixa High School, died
March 25 in her home after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Carr were held March 29,
with burial in Ontario, California. Carr, the former Helen Seals, grew up in Missouri,
meeting her husband, Jesse Carr, in Ontario, California. They moved to Alaska, where
the Carrs became instrumental in the Teamsters labor organization in that state. She was

widely known in Anchorage for her work for the March of Dimes. Mrs. Carr's survivors
include one brother, Dale Seals; and a sister, Louise Pond, both from southern California:
Carr, Lowell Ray 6 Jan 1952 - 7 Mar 2004 SN-L 10 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Orville Jay & Alice (Melton) Carr; married 1982 Karen Marie Russell]
Lowell Ray Carr, 53, son of Orville Jay Carr and Alice Melton Carr, passed from
this life to rejoice with his Lord on March 7, 2004, after a long and courageous battle
with cancer. He was born on Jan. 6, 1951, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He graduated from high
school in Bolivar, Mo., in 1969. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Harding
University, he earned a Master of Fine Arts from Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas. He
taught art and art history at Harding University for two years and then devoted many
years to college campus ministries in Seattle, Wash., with the Northwest Church of
Christ. Lowell met Karen Marie Russell through the college ministries and they were
married in 1982 in Seattle. He later achieved a masters in Social Work from SMSU in
Springfield, Mo., and enjoyed his employment at Missouri Rehabilitation Center as a
social worker. He is survived by his wife, Karen; his parents, Alice and Jay; his brother,
Glenn and his wife, Beth; four nephews, Justin (son of Marvin Carr), William, Samuel
and Anthony; and two nieces, Rachel and Hannah. Preceding him in death were his older
brother, Marvin Carr, grandparents, aunts, an uncle and nine cousins. Memorial services
are 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2004, in East Grand Church of Christ with Norman Nel
officiating. The body has been cremated. Memorials are suggested to Fair Haven's
Children Home, Strafford. Greenlawn Funeral Home South is in charge of services.
Carr, Lurel H. (Solomon) 6 Feb 1897 - 9 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: married Frank Carr 11 Apr 1894 - 13 Mar 1995]
Lurel H. Carr, 91, of Clever, died Nov. 9 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Carr were held Nov. 11 at the Clever
First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery, east of Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Chapel. A homemaker,
Mrs. Carr was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church: Her survivors include her
husband, Frank; a son, Hardy, Springfield; a brother, Earl Solomon, Omaha, Nebraska; a
sister, Clarsey Williams, Springfield; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriners' Building Fund.
Carr, Mabel Elizabeth (Loomis) 19 Aug 1918 - 21 Dec 1986
[Note: married Harold Byron Carr 16 Jan 1919 - 21 Sep 1982]
CLEVER---Officiating at services for Mabel E. Carr, 68, Clever, will be the Rev.
Ron Zankus. Mrs. Carr was a member of the First Baptist Church and is survived by two
daughters, Virginia Gambel, Chicago, and Carolyn Crow, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; a brother,
Howard Loomis, Palas Hills, Ill.; five sisters, Carrie King, Boise, Idaho, Velma Eutsler.
Springfield, Jewell Sova, North Riverside Hills, Ill., Rozie McKinley, Huntsville, Ala.,
and Shirley Simpson, Hickory Hills, Ill.; five grandchildren; her in-laws, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Carr, and a brother-in-law, Hardy Carr, Springfield. Handwritten date 12-21-86.
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Carr, Mary Charlotte (Kelley) 24 Dec 1877 - 7 May 1959

CCR 21 May 1959 p5

[Note: Daughter of Charles & Emma Kelley; married 4 Jul 1899 Clarence Edward Carr]
Mary Charlotte Kelley was born Dec. 24, 1877 at Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of
Charles and Emma Kelley. On July 4, 1899, she was united in marriage with Clarence
Edward Carr, and to this union two sons and four daughters were born, She was preceded
in death by one son, Herbert, at the age of 11 years in 1918, a daughter, Leona Curtis at
the age of 38 years in 1939, and Mr. Carr passed away on Nov. 2, 1952. Mrs. Carr had
resided at Nixa since Sept, 23, 1947. She entered into rest May 7, 1959 at Burge Hospital,
Springfield at the age of 81 years, four months and 13 days. Survivors include one son,
Rev. Charles Richard Carr of Chillicothe; three daughters, Mrs. Irl Elliott of
Marshalltown, Iowa, Mrs. L. R. Stronberg of Nixa, and Mrs. N. E. Maxwell of Spokane,
Wash.; 15 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren; five brothers, Joseph E. Kelley of Sioux
City, Iowa, Edd Kelley of Waterloo, Iowa, Elmer Kelley of Jefferson, Iowa, Leo H.
Kelley of Sioux Falls, S. D. and Harry Kelley of Jefferson, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs.
Dolph Kellner of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Mrs. Ray Mott of San Diego, Calif and Mrs. Clifford
Rhodes of Jefferson, Iowa. The Rev. Robert Hoffman conducted the prayer service May
8, in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa. Funeral services and burial were held May 11 at
Waterloo, Iowa.
Carrick, Lester 27 Sep 1903 - Jun 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Doris]
AVA - Funeral services for Lester Carrick, 72 of Ava was at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in the Clinkingbeard Chapel here with the Rev. Lloyd Roberts officiating, Burial was in
the Ava Cemetery. Mr. Carrick died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital after a
short illness. He was a stockman and a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Doris; a
daughter, Mrs. Helen Sanders, Ozark and a son, James, also of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Maud
Dobyns, Ava and two grandchildren.
Carroll, Addie Pearl (Knott) 2 Aug 1916 - 21 Jan 2004 SN-L 25 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Josie Knott; married 24 Mar 1940 Eldridge L. Carroll d May
1997]
Addie Pearl Carroll, age 87, passed away at 12 p.m. on Jan. 21, 2004, at Ozark
Riverview Manor with her family at her bedside. Addie was born August 2, 1916, in
Mount Leonard, Mo., to Tom and Josie Knott. On March 24, 1940, she was united in
marriage to Eldridge L. Carroll. To this union two children, Robert and Dixie, were
added to this family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldridge, May of 1997,
and her parents, Tom and Josie Knott. Two brothers, Floyd and Marvin Knott, also
preceded her in death. Addie was a member of Parkcrest Assembly of God Church for
many years. Son Robert and his wife Ruth, her daughter Dixie Honeycutt and her
husband Allen, survive her. Also surviving is a sister Esther Butler. Addie had five
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, plus many nieces and nephews. She will be
greatly missed by a multitude of friends. Visitation will be today from 3 to 6 p.m. at
Greenlawn South. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, with burial at White
Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Carroll, Ben P. 1919 - 9 Dec 2005 SN-L 11 Dec 2005
[Note: married 1942 Wilma]

Ben P. Carroll passed away Friday, December 9, 2005, at the age of 86. He was a
decorated World War II Master Sergeant and combat veteran in France and Germany and
also served in the National Guard and Air Force Reserves during and after the Korean
War. He had been a Springfield firefighter and was a retired master plumber/pipe fitter.
Ben was a devoted family man who loved being with his wife, Wilma, with whom he had
just celebrated their 63rd anniversary. He also treasured his beautiful daughters, Karen
and Terri, his granddaughters, Ann, Tiffani, and Laci, and his great-grandchildren, Ben
and Samantha. Ben Carroll was an avid fisherman and hunter, and proudly displayed
some trophy catches he had snagged out of Ozarks' waters. At any family function,
"Papaw" was the life of the party, enjoying every moment of conviviality and even liked
to play occasional practical jokes on unsuspecting victims. Visitation will be today from
2 to 4 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Services will be held Monday at 12 noon
at the Nixa General Baptist Church. Burial with full military honors will be in the
Missouri Veteran Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Carroll, Frank D. 6 Nov 1904 - 16 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p17
[Note: married Maggie]
Services for Frank D. Carroll, 72 of 2623 West Lincoln was at 2:30 p.m. Friday
in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Carroll died
at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He had lived in
Springfield for the past 42 years and was a retired employe of Luries Garment Factory.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie; a son, Richard, 3108 Alpine; a daughter, Mrs.
Beverly Brake, 4051 South Fairway; three brothers, John of Billings and Oscar and Earl,
both of Joplin; two sisters, Mrs. Ola Mae Carroll and Mrs. Marjorie Miller, both of Joline
and four grandchildren.
Carroll, George Edward 1909 - 21 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2
[Note: married first Evelyn who died 1958; married second Emmajean]
George Edward Carroll, 62, of Pauls Valley, Okla., died Tuesday night at 10:00
p.m. in St. Anthony’s Hospital, Oklahoma City. Mr. Carroll served as Railway Express
agent at Paul’s Valley for many years. He was a member of the Methodist Church and
had been active in civic and scout work prior to his illness. He is survived by Mrs.
Emmajean Carroll; two sons, Charles Edward, Duncan, Okla, and George Clifton, Pauls
Valley; two grandchildren, Michael and Renee, Duncan, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Velt
Jones, Columbia, Mrs. L. D. Fulton, Mr. Vernon and Mrs. Joe Penner, Ozark. Funeral
services and burial were at Pauls Valley.
AND
Carroll, George Edward 1909 - 21 Mar 1972 OH 30 Mar 1972 p2
Pauls Valley, Okla. - George Edward Carroll, 62, died Tuesday night at 10:00
p.m. in St. Anthony’s Hospital, Oklahoma City, having been preceded in death by his
wife Evelyn in 1958. Mr. Carroll served as Railway Express agent at Paul’s Valley for
many years. He was a member of the Methodist Church and had been active in civic and
scout work prior to his illness. He is survived by Mrs. Emmajean Carroll; two sons,
Charles Edward, Duncan, Okla, and George Clifton, Pauls Valley; two grandchildren,
Michael and Renee, Duncan, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Velt Jones, Columbia, Mrs. L. D.

Fulton, Mr. Vernon and Mrs. Joe Penner, Ozark. Funeral services and burial were at
Pauls Valley.
Carroll, Horace B. 29 Feb 1924 - 26 Jul 1997 CCH-N 30 Jul 1997
[Note: Son of Earl & Myrtle (Briggs) Carroll’ married 2 Nov 1947 Francis “Sally”
Applegate]
H. B. Carroll, 73, Ozark, died Saturday, July 26, 1997, in his home. H.B. was
born February 29, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Earl and Myrtle Briggs Carroll. He was
married to Francis “Sally” Applegate November 2, 1947, in Springfield. He spent over 30
years in real estate sales. In his early career he was a master plumber. He was also a
World War II U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a signalman. He was an outdoorsman,
enjoying hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Sally, of
the home; two sons, Doug of Republic and Steve and his wife, Brenda, of Bedford,
Texas; a daughter, Sandy Stewart, Springfield; a sister, Wanda Shelton, Wichita, Kansas;
a brother and his wife, Ben and Wilma, Nixa; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Justin, and
Jessica Carroll, Richland, Washington, and Chris and Cory Stewart, Springfield; and
many other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and
three sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Old
Boston Cemetery, P.O. Box 326 Ozark, MO 65721.
Carroll, Nicholas Alfred
1881 - 27 Jul 1955 CCR 5 Aug 1955 p8
Funeral services for Nicholas Alfred Carroll, 74, a resident of the Nixa
community for 71 years, who died July 27, were held Saturday afternoon in the Harris
Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with Rev. Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery under direction of Harris. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dima Susie Carroll
of the farm home, route one, Nixa; one brother,. John Carroll of Dallas, Texas; one sister,
Mrs. Lizzie Wales of Kansas City, Mo.; several nephews and nieces and a host of friends.
Carroll, Ray H. 5 Apr 1917 - 19 Jul 1972 OH 3 Aug 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Earl & Myrtle (Briggs) Carroll]
Graveside services for Ray H. Carroll, 55 of Wichita, Kan, formerly of
Springfield were held Wednesday in National Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of
Cochran Mortuary of Wichita. Mr. Carroll died Wednesday in an apartment fire in his
home. He had been in ill health. Mr. Carroll was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are
a son, K__ of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Logsdon of Independence and
Mrs. Joan Sm__ of Dallas; a sister, Mrs. Wanda Shelton, Wichita; two brothers, Ben,
Springfield and H. B. Ozark; two half-brothers, H__ Crawford, Hilda and Har__ Carroll,
Galena; two half-sisters, Mrs. Hester Gray, Springfield and Mrs. Carmen Gr__, Elsey,
Mo.; and six grandchildren.
Carroll, Raymond S. 21 Feb 1911 - 16 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Earl & Myrtle (Briggs) Carroll; married Mary Jo]
Raymond S. Carroll, 78, Nixa, He was a retired businessman and a lifelong
resident of this area. His wife, Mary Jo, preceded him in death in 1984. He is survived by

two sons, Jerry Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 19 in Adams
Funeral Home, with Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery,
Springfield.
AND
Carroll, Raymond S. 21 Feb 1911 - 16 Jan 1990 NN-E 18 Jan 1990
Raymond S. Carroll, 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1990, in St. John's Regional
Health Center following a long illness. A retired businessman, Carroll was a lifelong
resident of this area. His wife, Mary Jo, preceded him in death in 1984. Survivors
include: two sons, Jerry Ray Carroll, of Springfield, William "Bill" Carroll, of Republic;
four daughters, Charlotte Arndt, of Republic, Patricia Moore and Mary Sue Jarvis, both
of Nixa and Jacqueline Sue Carroll, of Ozark; two brothers, H.B. Carroll and Ben
Carroll, both of Ozark; a sister, Wanda Shelton, of Stockton, eight grandchildren, five
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held
Friday, Jan. 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Bert Miller officiating.
Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
Carsey, Charles B. 18 Jan 1876 - 2 Sep 1961
CCR 7 Sep 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Alonzo & Cynthia (Giel) Carsey]
Funeral services for Charles B. Carsey, 85, a resident of the Christian Rest Home
in Ozark, who died Saturday, Sept. 2, were held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Chaffin
Chapel, with Rev. William A. White officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Cemetery
southeast of Ozark under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Carsey was a native of West Virginia.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alta Bryant of Ozark and Mrs. Myrtle Daugherty
of Phoenix, Ariz; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Carsten, Almos Westly “Quake” 4 Sep 1921 - 7 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of John William & Verne Lou (Wilhite) Carsten; married 27 Jan 1948 Mary
Ann Blakey 1 Feb 1933 - 6 Feb 2007]
Almos Westly “Quake” Carsten, age 78, of Hurley, died Monday, August 7, 2000
in the Ozark Nursing Center, Ozark, Missouri. He was born September 4, 1921 near
Spokane, the son of John William and Verne Lou (Wilhite) Carsten. On January 27, 1948
he and Mary Ann Blakey were married. Mr. Carsten was a heavy machine operator
before retirement. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Jimmy, Joe and Jack
Carsten; a sister Grace Carsten; and his parents. Survivors include his wife I, presently of
Sparta; six children and their spouses, Alma Jo and Jack Ashley, Pierce City, Sheila and
Ronnie Wilson, Ozark, Elaine and Greg Campbell, Mountain Home, Arkansas, Westly
and Brenda Carsten, Lebanon, Gayle and Kim Carsten, Hurley and Gary and Cindy
Carsten, Hurley; sixteen grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Pastor Larry Winfree
officiating. Burial in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, Missouri. Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Carsten, Annabelle (Barrett) 4 Jul 1926 - 1 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of James and Bessie Barrett; married Leo “Joe” Carsten 5 May 1918 11 Jan 1977]

Annabelle Carsten, 64, Cassville, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. She was born July 4, 1926, in Springfield, to James and
Bessie Barrett. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Spokane. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Joe; and two daughters, Mary Ann and Louise. She is survived by
two brothers, James Barrett, Sanford, N.C., and Jerry Forrester, Washburn; two sisters,
Imogene Burrow, Wichita, Kan., and Kathy Jaroszewski; and six grandchildrcn. Services
were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson
officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, Nixa.
Carsten, Bobby Donald
1932 - Jun 1942
[Note: surname spelling from tombstone]
Bobby Donald Carsteen had dozens of friends. He made them easily. One of his
chums was David Yates, 12, of 1706 Cairo. Just after noon yesterday, Bobby, who’s 10
years old and lives at 1516 East Walnut, went to David’s house to play. David’s mother
sent him to the store for a loaf of bread and a box of salt. Bobby went along. Both boys
rode their bicycles. On their way back, they rode east on the 1600 block of St. Louis,
which is unpaved. Bobby was in the lead. A rural delivery ice truck passed David, then
started to pass Bobby. The truck got about halfway past Bobby, then something
happened. No one will ever know how Bobby lost his balance and fell beneath the huge
rear wheels of the truck. Possibly his bicycle wheels got caught in a rut, throwing the
bicycle toward the truck. David didn’t see the accident, because he had turned to glance
over his shoulder. By the time the driver of the truck, Hugh Allen Kern, Jr., 17, of Route
2, had stopped the machine, Bobby was dead – his head crushed beneath the wheels. The
accident occurred just outside the city limits, but both city police and highway patrolmen
were called to the scene. According to Patrolman Herbert Sobolewaki, Kern had no
commercial chauffeur’s license. No charges have been filed yet, however. Kern told
police he passed Bobby and that the youth went out of view. “I heard a crash, stopped
the truck and found the boy, still on his bicycle, with blood running from his head”, Kern
said. Cheerful Bobby was a fourth-grader at Oak Grove School. His friends said he was
happy – “always seemed to be having a good time.” Survivors include his mother, Mrs.
Clay Chastain; two brothers, Herbert Carsteen, 17, and Alvin Carsteen, 20; and his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Moore, Clever. An inquest was held this
afternoon at Thieme Chapel. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon in
the Methodist Church at Battlefield with the Rev. Marvin A. Crocker officiating.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 30 June 1942)
Carsten, James Louis 8 Jan 1924 - 15 Dec 1960
[Note: Son of John William & Vernie Lou (Wilhite) Carsten; married Roberta]
James Louis Carsten, 36, lifelong farmer of the Spokane community, died at
11:45 a.m. Thursday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, 30 minutes after he was admitted.
He had suffered a heart attack earlier. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; one daughter,
Phyllis Jean of the home; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John Carsten, Spokane; three brothers,
Jack of Spokane, Joe of Marionville and Almos of Highlandville. Arrangements are
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
December 16, 1960}
AND

Carsten, James Louis 8 Jan 1924 - 15 Dec 1960
James L. Carsten ---- Services for James L. Carsten, 36, Spokane, who died
Thursday at 11:45 a.m. at Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Jones
Cemetery. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 17, 1960} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
AND – note difference in middle name in different obits
Carsten, James Leon 8 Jan 1924 - 15 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: Son of John William & Vernie Lou (Wilhite) Carsten; tombstone is in
Jones/Chastain Cemetery]
Services for James Leon Carsten, 36 of Spokane who died Dec. 15 at 11:45 a.m.
at Springfield Baptist Hospital were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in James Cemetery. Mr. Carsten was a
lifelong farmer of the Spokane community. He is survived by his wife, Roberta; one
daughter, Phyllis Jean of the home, his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. John Carsten of Spokane;
and three brothers, Jack of Spokane, Joe of Marionville and Almos of Highlandville.
Carsten, Jerry Lee 25 May 1942 - 31 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of William Franklin & Winnie Gertrude (Roberts) Carsten; married 30 Jan
1964 Judy Moore]
Jerry Lee Carsten, age 60, of Nixa, passed away Friday, January 31, 2003 in his
home. He was born May 25, 1942 in Spokane, the son of William Franklin Carsten and
Winnie Gertrude (Roberts) Carsten. Jerry's uncle and aunt, Jim Carsten and Roberta
(Carsten) Dye also raised him like their own child. On January 30, 1964, he and Judy
Moore were married. Jerry worked for Harrington Meat Company in Nixa for thirty
years, and seven years for Gold Crown Food in Springfield. He was saved at the Ponce
Pentecostal Church, and was a member of Craig Hollow Church. He was a hard worker
but al- ways spent time with family as a loving husband and father. He enjoyed jig
dancing. Survivors include his wife, Judy; two children, Kevin James Carsten and wife
Gayle, and Jeffrey Wayne Carsten and wife Heather, all of Highlandville; three
grandchildren, Cody James Carsten, Dakota LeaAnn Carsten, and Garrett Lee Carsten;
four brothers, James William Carsten, Michael John Carsten, David Joe Carsten, and
Robert Allen Carsten; four sisters, Betty Wright, Linda Ulrich, Norma Jean Combs, and
Carolyn Sue Fleshman; aunts, Roberta Dye and Mary Carsten; and many other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and two sisters. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, February 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev.
Gayle Cobb and Rev. Frank Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain
Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be today from 4 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, February 2, 2003.
Carsten, John William 17 Jul 1894 - 6 Dec 1984
[Note: Son of Louis F. & M. Belle (Nokes) Carsten; married Vernie Lou Willhite 27 Apr
1896 - 16 Mar 1964]
Services for John William Carsten, 90, of Spokane, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in
the Harris Chapel of Ozark, with Rev. Johnny Holt, officiating, burial in the JonesChastain Cemetery south of Nixa. Mr. Carsten died Thursday morning in the Nevada

State Hospital after a long illness. A Spokane resident most of his life, he was a retired
farmer. Survivors include two sons, Almos “Quake” of Hurley and Jack of Springfield;
four brothers, Claude, Loren and Royal all of Springfield, and Fred of Phoenix, Arizona;
a sister, Alma of Fair Grove; 17 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; several greatgreat grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today in the Harris Funeral Home
Chapel. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader, December 7, 1984} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Carsten, Leo “Joe” 5 May 1918 - 11 Jan 1977
[Note: Son of John William & Vernie Lou (Willhite) Carsten; married Annabell Barrett 4
Jul 1926 - 1 Jan 1991]
Services for Leo “Joe” Carsten, 58, a lifelong Spokane resident, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Rosco Harding and Richard Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa. Mr. Carsten
died at 12:10 p.m., Tuesday in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. A
funeral home spokesman said he had been in ill health for the past several years. He was
a truck driver for Jones Truck Lines for the past 20 years before retiring on June of 1975.
He was also a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Annabell; his father, John W. of Crane;
two brothers, Jack of Kansas City and Almos of Crane; 8 grandchildren and 1 great
grandchild. Harris Funeral Home of Ozark will handle the arrangements. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, January 12&13, 1977} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Carsten, Leo “Joe” 5 May 1918 - 11 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
[Note: Son of John William & Vernie Lou (Wilhite) Carsten; married 2 Dec 1936 Ruth
Gideon; married Annabelle Barrett 4 Jul 1926 - 1 Jan 1991]
SPOKANE - Services for Leo “Joe” Carsten, 58, a lifelong Spokane Resident, were at 2
p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Roscoe Harding and Richard
Johnson officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa. Mr. Carsten
died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. A funeral
home spokesman said he had been in ill health for the past several years.
AND
Carsten, Leo “Joe” 5 May 1918 - 11 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p7
I want to thank all my friends and neighbors who helped in so many ways during the
death of my husband. The prayers, flowers, cards and food will always be remembered.
Annabelle Carsten.
Carsten, Mary Ann (Blakey) 1 Feb 1933 - 6 Feb 2007 SN-L 8 Feb 2007 & CCH-N 14
Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Everett Marion & Bessie May (Nash) Blakey; married 27 Jan 1948
Almos Westly "Quake” Carsten 4 Sep 1921 - 7 Aug 2000]
Mary Ann (Blakey) Carsten, age 74, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, February 6,
2007, in her home. She was born February 1, 1933, in Springfield, the daughter of Everett
Marion and Bessie May (Nash) Blakey. On January 27, 1948, she married Almos Westly
"Quake” Carsten in Mt. Vernon. He preceded her in death August 7, 2000. She was an
avid attendant of the Oldfield Opry. She loved music and dance. Survivors include: two
daughters, Sheila Corene Wilson and husband, Ronnie, Ozark, and Elaine Campbell and

husband, Greg, Midway, Ark.; three sons, Dale Westly Carsten and wife, Brenda,
Lebanon, Gayle Wayne Carsten and wife, Kim, Hurley, and Gary Lee Carsten and wife,
Cindy, Crane; 12 grandchildren, Brian Wilson, Tracy West, Stacey West, Chrissy
Carsten, James David Carsten, Niki Carsten, Tyler Carsten, Ashley Carsten, Billie
Carsten, Corey Carsten, Josie Carsten and Memphis Carsten; a step grandson, Steven
Paul; three sisters, Goldie Rae (Coffer) Bauer, Sparta, Dosha Evelyn Allen, Rogersville,
and Flossie Agnes (Medley) Williams; and a brother, Delbert Marion Blakey,
Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sisters, Theo
May Seitz and Lillian Fern Coffer; and two brothers, Calbert Blakey and Bobby Gene
Blakey. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Pastor Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery,
Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Carsten, Vernie Lou (Wilhite) 27 Apr 1896 - 16 Mar 1964 CCR 19 May 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Willhite; married John William Carsten 17 Jul 1894 - 6 Dec 1984]
Mrs. Vernie Carsten, 67, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday in her home about a half-mile
east of Spokane. A lifelong resident of the Spokane-Highlandville community, Mrs.
Carsten was a member of the Green Mound Baptist church. She is survived by her
husband, John W.; three sons, William F., Route 2, Galena and Leo and Almos, both of
Highlandville; 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Thursday (today) in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery
Carsten, William Franklin “Jack” 15 Feb 1916 - 2 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of John William & Vernie Lou (Willhite) Carsten; married Patsy]
William Franklin “Jack” Carsten, 75, of Springfield, died Wednesday in the
Springfield Community Hospital, after a short illness. He was a retired landscaper,
member of the Faith Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include, his wife Patsy; five
sons, Jerry of Highlandville, Robert Allen of the home, James W. and David Joe of
Springfield and Michael John of Kansas City, Kansas; three daughters, Linda Gray and
Carolyn Fleshman of Springfield and Norma Combs of Kansas City, Kansas; three step
daughters, Lela McCormick and Laverne both of Springfield and Betty Cooper of Kansas
City, Kansas; 36 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:00
p.m. Saturday in the Faith Christian Fellowship Church, with David Mallonee officiating,
burial in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Springfield under the direction of the
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader, March 4, 1988} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Carsten, Winnie Gertrude (Roberts) Brown
1906 - Aug 1953
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today for Mrs. Winnie Gertrude Carsten, 47, of
Spokane, who died at 12:15 a.m. yesterday in Ozark Osteopathic Hospital. A lifelong
resident of Spokane, Mrs. Carsten was a member of the First Central Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, William; four daughters, Mrs. Lela McCormick of Spokane,
Mrs. Lavern Cox of Rockford, Illinois, Mrs. Betty Wagoner of Kansas City and Linda
Kay of the home; four sons, Truman Brown of Rockford, Illinois, Thurman Brown of
Kansas City, James Alvis Brown of Rockton, Illinois and Jerry Lee Carsten of the home;

two brothers, Ben Roberts of Spokane and Clarence Roberts of Yakima, Washington; 12
grandchildren. The services will be conducted in the Spokane Baptist Church by Rev.
Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Burial will be in the Spokane Cemetery under the direction
of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Pallbearers will be Charles Stewart, Jack Brown, Earl
Brown, Roy Maybee, Joe Carsten and Jim Carsten. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader,
August 2, 1953} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Carter, Andrew J. 22 May 1861 - 13 Jul 1913 gwobit
[Note: married 1889 Minnie Francis Tillmon 15 Sep 1872 - 22 Nov 1937]
Andrew J. Carter, a well known and highly respected citizen living near Lawing
died at his home Sunday of Tuberculosis of the throat and was buried Monday at the
Carter Cemetery. A. J. Carter born May 22nd 1861, died July 13th, 1913. A good man
has fallen, who next shall fall and go away? Between the birth and the death, Mr. Carter
had his full share of health and sickness, of happiness and sorrow, of satisfaction and
disappointments and he met all foreness with high resolution and bravery, his character
was Christian. Church matters and school matters were the subjects of his regard. Mr.
Carter was loyal to his friends, loyal to all truth as he understood it, and above all he
loved his family and his family loved him. His neighborhood is better for his having
lived. He was equal to the opportunities of his life. There survives him, his wife, Mrs.
Minnie Carter, his daughter, Mrs. Grace Gideon, and his sons Frank Carter, Lawrence
Carter, Roscoe Carter and Leonard Carter. The funeral services were held at his old
church July 14th, 1913, conducted by his friend and pastor Rev. Melton. A great
concourse of people was present and the mortal body laid to rest in the Carter Cemetery.
The Pall Bearers were, Will Wade, Ross Gideon, Wm. Meter, Milo Carter, Jesse Clark
and John Brown. Contributed by Darcy Walker.
Carter, Ann M. (Coffman) 6 Jun 1882 - 30 May 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: married 1899 John W. Carter 15 Nov 1856 - 23 Nov 1933]
Mrs. Ann Carter, 85, Highlandville, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday in the home of a
son, Efton two miles southwest of Highlandville, of an apparent heart attack. A resident
of Highlandville 68 years, she was a member of the Baptist Church, She is also survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Inetta Tennis, Springfield; a brother, Clay Coffman, Muskogee,
Okla., a sister, Mrs. Carrie Glasgow, Muskogee; nine grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church in
Highlandville with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Carter, Ann S. (Booth) 3 Jun 1922 - 8 Oct 2006 SN-L 11 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Elizabeth (McKnight) Booth; married Harold Carter]
Ann Carter, age 84, of Nixa, passed away in her home Sunday, October 8, 2006.
She was born June 3, 1922, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence and
Elizabeth (McKnight) Booth. Mrs. Carter lived in Emporia, Kansas, and Springfield,
Missouri, before moving to Nixa in 1964. She was employed at General Electric, Motor
Division, in Springfield and was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Harold Carter in 1997; three brothers and three sisters.
Mrs. Carter is survived by one daughter, Sandra Norman and her husband, J.P., of Nixa;

two sons, Larry James Decal and wife, Carol, of Reno, Nevada, Barry Dane Charelle and
wife, Barbara, of Denver, Colorado; 16 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren;
one brother, Leonard Booth and wife, Jean, of Eureka, Kansas; and several nieces and
nephews. A private family service will be held at Upper Fall River Cemetery, Eureka,
Kansas, at a later date. Local arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of America.
Carter, Bertha E. 12 Dec 1887 - 1 May 1976 OH 6 May 1976 p6
[Note: married R. Frank Carter 21 Jul 1865 - 30 Mar 1939]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Bertha E. Carter, 88, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Gary Johnson officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery near here. Mrs. Carter, a lifelong Nixa resident, died here at 9:30 p.m. Saturday
in the home of her son, Ellis, after a five-week illness. She was a member of the Nixa
Christian Church. Surviving are another son, Harold of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Mabel
Glidewell, Tulsa, Okla.; and five step-grandchild.
Carter, Beulah Virginia (Stewart) 6 Nov 1899 - 2 Jan 1992
Beulah Virginia Carter was born 6 November 1899 in Nixa, MO. She passed
away on Thursday morning at the age of 92. She married Clarence Carter on 10
November, 1917. Mrs. Carter worked for the Harris Funeral Homes from 1941-1962,
and she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. She is preceded in death by
her husband Clarence, 3 sons Jesse Leon Carter, Kyle Eugene Carter, & Kenneth Carter,
1 daughter, Hazel Margaret Cooper. Survivors include, 1 son, Earl Stewart Carter of
Raymore MO; 1 sister, Minola Stevens, of Denver CO; 6 grandchildren, I Ann Rebori, of
Springfield MO; Collin W. Carter of Nixa MO; Colette Carter Young of Springfield
MO; Stephen Carter of Columbia MO; David Carter of Independence MO; Susan Mesa
of Alameda CA; 11 great grandchildren. In Memory of Beulah V. Carter, born 6
November 1899 and passed away 2 January 1992. Services at Harris Colonial Chapel
Sunday 2:00 p.m. 5 January 1992. Ministers are Rev Richard Eakins and Rev. Kenneth
Bandy. Music: “Victory In Jesus” sung by Hattie Carter, Soloist and Colette Carter
Young, Pianist. Escorts are Collin Cater, Stephen Carter, David Carter, Rick Rebori,
Chris Rebori, and Larry Young. Burial at Spokane Cemetery, Spokane MO. Contributed
by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Carter, Charles Edward 15 Aug 1927 -10 Jan 1989 OH 19 Jan 1989
[Note: married Verna B. (?) Jones 29 Aug 1905 - Mar 1990]
Charles Edward Carter, 61, of Nixa, died at 6:50 p.m. Jan. 10 at the Harry S
Truman Veterans' Hospital, Columbia. Services for Mr. Carter were held Jan. 14 at the
Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial with military
honors was in Payne Cemetery. Mr. Carter had been a resident of Nixa since 1962. He
was a member of the Methodist faith. He served as custodian for the Nixa East
Elementary School for eight years, and was a former employee of Nixa Hardware. He
was a retired veteran of the U.S. Army, having served 27 years with that branch of the
service. Mr. Carter also was a member of the American Legion and of VFW Post 6578.
Surviving are his wife, Verna, of the home; one stepson, Richard Jones, of Granite City;

Illinois; two step-grandchildren; three brothers, Howard Carter, Jr., Jerry L. Carter and
Joe Donald Carter, all of Nixa; and one sister, Mrs. Linda Wirz, Verona.
Carter, Claborn J. 22 Sep 1904 - 26 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Samuel J. & Sarah Caroline (Maples) Carter]
Claborn J. Carter, 83, of Springfield, a native of Highlandville, died at 1:35 p.m:
Friday at Mount Vernon Park Care Center. Graveside services for Mr. Carter were held
Monday at the Maple Park Cemetery with the Rev. Stevie Maples and J. Sam Cox
officiating. Burial was under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Carter
was born near Highlandville Sept. 22, 1904, to Samuel J. and Sarah Caroline Carter. He
was a longtime resident of Springfield and Stillwell Columns. He had retired from Ozark
Wholesale Beverage in 1968. He is survived by two nieces, Wilma Cloud, Nixa, and
Betty McCoy, Springfield; and four nephews, Jack Sims, Grover City, California, Otto
Sims, Hurley, Charles Cox, Jackson, Mississippi, and Sam Cox, Springfield.
Carter, Clarence A. 10 Jul 1897 - 20 Aug 1958 CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Clarence A. Carter , 61 of Nixa who died Aug. 20 were held
Aug. 23 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was born in Christian County and
was a longtime member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Beulah Carter of the home at Nixa; three sons, Kenneth Carter of Nixa, Kyle Carter of
Springfield, and Earl Carter of Independence, Mo., a granddaughter, Miss Mary Ann
Cooper of the home, one sister, Mrs. Rude Hilton of Kansas City, Mo.
Carter, Gerald L. 1 Nov 1906 - 22 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
Gerald L. Carter, 84, Nixa, died at 8:20 p.m.. Saturday, Dec. 22, 1990 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. Carter, a well-known area farmer and stockman,
attended Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. He is survived by three brothers, Gordon,
Republic, Dwight, Kansas City, and W.R., Ash Grove; and a number of nieces and
nephews. Services were Wednesday in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor
Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery.
Carter, Elijah “Bud” 23 Apr 1860 - 13 Nov 1949 CCR 17 Nov 1949
[Note: married 1888 Jerusha Turner 24 May 1867 - 8 Sep 1954]
Elijah Carter, 89, known to his friends as “Bud” Carter, died Saturday in a
Springfield hospital. Formerly of Clever, he had lived in Springfield the past two and a
half years. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church
with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery near Boaz
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Carter was born April 23,
1860. He lived in the Clever community for 17 years. He was united in marriage to
Jerusha Turner in 1888 and to this union were born six children. One daughter, Lela, and
two sons, Oren and Lowell, preceded him in death. Survivors include his widow, Mrs.
Jerusha Carter of the home, 850 S. Robberson; two sons, Rev. Ross Carter of Crane and
Clone E. Carter of Kansas City; one daughter, Mrs. Zeda Stokes, of Springfield; and
three grandchildren. He was converted at 43 years ago, uniting with the Pleasant Grove

Baptist church. Later he moved his membership to the Clever Baptist church where he
remained a member until his death.
Carter, Eliza J. (White) 1882 - 3 Sep 1954 BT 9 Sep 1954
[Note: married George Carter d 1922]
Funeral services were held Mrs. Eliza J. Carter, 72, Sunday morning at 10:30 at
the Thieme Funeral Chapel in Springfield. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery near
Springfield under direction of Thieme and Son of Springfield. Mrs. Carter passed away at
her Springfield home on Friday after a lingering illness. She had been blind since the age
of nine. Despite her handicap, she was known as an outstanding knitter and crocheter and
had worked at the Blind Craft Shop in Springfield for many years, She had been a
Springfield resident for the past 32 years. Mrs. Carter’s husband, George Carter, died 32
years ago. Her survivors include a daughter, Mrs. David H. Althen of the home; four
brothers, Tom and Willis White of Billings; Denny White of Tulsa, Okla and Marion
White of the state of Oklahoma, a sister , Mrs. M. K. Johnson of Boise, Idaho and one
grandson.
Carter, Elsie L. 1913 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 2 Aug 2006
Elsie L. Carter, 93, of Billings, passed away at 2:30 a.m. August 1, 2006, at
Christian Health Care in Republic. No services are planned. Burial will be in Cardwell
Cemetery in Diggins, Mo., at a later date under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic.
Carter, Ertia Jane (Robinson/Robertson) Phillips 22 Oct 1902 - 28 Jan 1968CCR 1
Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lonnie A. & Mary Ann (Horton) Robinson/Robertson; married first
John Emmett Phillips; married second Levi "Buck" Carter]
Mrs. Ertia Jane Carter, 65, Ozark, died at 6 a.m. Sunday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Carter was a member of Victory Baptist
Church. Surviving are a son, James Phillips, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Alma May
Morissett, Valley Center, Kan. and Mrs. Mary Belle Shawley, Tularose, N. M.; three
brothers, Bill Robinson, Fordland, George, Springfield, and Dan, Ozark; three sisters,
Mrs. Minnie Turan, Springfield, Mrs. Rosie Adams, Ozark and Mrs. Pearl Snarr,
Phoenix. Ariz; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will
be in Ozark Cemetery.
Carter, Eva (Simms) 17 Apr 1866 - 9 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of James & Lucinda (Galloway) Simms; married Porter B. Carter 3 Apr
1857 - 9 Mar 1934]
Funeral services for Eva Sims Carter, 83, were conducted Thursday, March 10, at
the Highlandville Baptist church by Rev. Howard Blevins with burial in the
Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Surviving are two
daughters, one sister, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Carter, Frank 1880 - 17 Sep 1959 CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10

Funeral services for Frank Carter, 79, who died Sept. 17 at his home near Nixa
were held Sept 19 at 2 p.m. in the Republic Christian Church, with Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. A lifelong resident of Greene and Christian Counties, Mr. Carter resided in the
Bois D’Arc, Republic and Clever communities before acquiring a farm five miles
southwest of Nixa 19 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gertrude Carter, five
sons, W. R. Carter of Ash Grove, Gerald and Wayne Carter, both of the home, Gordon
Carter of Republic and Dwight Carter of Kansas City, Mo; seven grandchildren and four
great grandchildren, one brother, Jess Carter of Springfield; five sisters, Mrs. Lillie
Walker of Longmont, Colo., Mrs. Pearl McDaniel of Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Gertrude
Schowalter of Gillman, Iowa, Mrs. Leota Kinkaid of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Elsie Creed
of Springfield.
Carter, Guy O. 13 Feb 1924 - 24 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Efton Revilo & Viola Carter; married Georgia]
Guy O. Carter, 67, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Highlandville, died Tuesday, Dec.
24, 1991 in St. Joseph Medical Center, Wichita. He was born in Highlandville Feb. 13,
1924, and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. On
March 25, 1945, he married Georgia King. He was retired from Boeing Aircraft in
Wichita and was a member of South Riverside Baptist Church, Wichita. Survivors
include his wife, Georgia; his mother, Viola Carter, Ozark; a son, Gregory Carter and his
wife, Curvine, Peck, Kan.; a daughter, Sue Blevins and her husband, Joel, Garrison; a
sister, Ruby Baird, and her husband, Robert, Ozark; six grandchildren, Kimberly and
Tyson Blevins, and Don, Heather, T.J., and Summer Carter; a niece, Robyn Schoreder;
and an aunt, Oneita Tennis, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Efton
Carter. Services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Howard Blevins and the Rev. Russell Heatherty officiating. Masonic services and burial
followed in Highlandville Cemetery.
Carter, Ida T. (Patterson) 3 Feb 1883 - 8 Feb 1954
CCR 11 Feb 1954 p1
Mrs. Ida Carter, 70, wife of Ross Carter, prominent Baptist minister in Southwest
Missouri and former pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ozark, died at 7:30 a.m.
Monday in Springfield Baptist hospital. Rev. and Mrs. Carter were presently residents of
Greenfield, where he holds the pastorate of the Main Street Baptist Church. Mrs. Carter
became ill last Tuesday and was admitted to the hospital Saturday night. She assisted
her husband while he held pastorates at Ozark, Mt. Vernon, Crane, Noel, Buffalo and
was missionary for the Dallas County Conference. They have lived at Greenfield the past
two years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Main Street Baptist
Church at Greenfield,. with the Reverend Arthur Ellis of Ash Grove officiating. Burial
was in the Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa under direction of the Manlove Cemetery
Home of Crane. Survivors include two brothers, Jesse Patterson of Galena and Willie
Patterson of Ozark.
Carter, Jack Richard, Sr. 24 Jan 1917 - 2 Oct 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
Jack Richard Carter, Sr., 71, of Ozark, died Oct. 2 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Carter are pending. The body has been cremated

under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A native of Joplin, Mr. Carter resided
there for most of his life, moving to Ozark seven years ago. He is survived by his son,
Jack R. Carter II, Ozark; a daughter, Lana Merrick, Mays Landing, NJ; two
grandchildren, Veta Merrick, Mays Landing and Derek Carter, Ozark; and two halfsisters, Mrs. Betty McGruder, Neosho and Mrs. June Hamilton, Saratoga, CA.
AND
Carter, Jack Richard, Sr. 24 Jan 1917 - 2 Oct 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
Memorial graveside services for Jack Carter, 71, of Ozark, were held Nov. 11 at
the Osborne Memorial Cemetery in Joplin. The body has been cremated. Local
arrangements were under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Carter, a
retired lithographer, died at 11:08 a.m. Oct. 2 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield.
Carter, Jalen Elaine 7 Mar 1996 - 7 Mar 1996 CCH-N 13 Mar 1996 {CCH-M 13 Jan
1996 (SIC)]
[Note: Daughter of Todd & Andrea (Blackwood) Carter]
Jalen Elaine Carter, infant daughter of Todd and Andrea Blackwood Carter,
Ozark, is safe in the arms of Jesus following her birth on Thursday, March 7, 1996. She is
survived by: her parents; two brothers, Jared and Schuyler Carter, a sister, Stormie
Carter, all of the home; grandparents, R. W. Jr. and Donna Blackwood, Galena, Roland
and Patty Carter, Casper, Wyoming; great-grandparents, Bill and Marjorie Drew,
Houston, Texas, Bill Carter, Memphis, Tennessee, and Kenneth and Jane Littlefield, Ft.
Morgan, Colorado; an uncle, Robert Blackwood; an aunt, Terri Carter, other aunts,
uncles, and many other relatives. Graveside funeral services were Monday in Weaver
Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, with the Pastor John
Lindell officiating.
Carter, Jerusha (Turner) 24 May 1867 - 8 Sep 1954
Mrs. Jerusha Turner Carter, 87, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died
yesterday morning in Little Rock after a heart attack. Mrs. Carter died in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. J. W. Stokes, whom she had been visiting about a week. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church at Clever. Besides the daughter, survivors include a
son, Rev. Ross Carter, pastor of Main Street Baptist Church at Greenfield, and four
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist
Church at Clever by the Rev. Arthur Ellis. Burial will be in Mt. Sinai under direction of
Manlove of Crane.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Carter, Kevin Andrew 2 Feb 1971 – 18 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
Kevin Andrew Carter, 20, Ozark, died early Saturday, Jan. 18, 1992, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident in Lawrence County. He was born Feb. 2, 1971 in
Lansing, Mich. His boyhood was spent in Republic before moving to Ozark. He was a
1989 graduate of Ozark High School and attended Missouri Southern College. He was
employed by Electric Motor Service of Springfield. Survivors include his mother, Sue
Carter Ramsey, Ozark; his father, Tony Ramsey, Ozark; two stepbrothers, Rick Ramsey,
Ozark, and Kelly Ramsey, Nixa; maternal grandparents, Gordon and Phyllis Carter,

Republic; two aunts, Steva Carter, Springfield, and Kaye Robbins, St. Louis; and four
cousins, Lori and Kelly Robbins, and Corey and Casey Smith. Visitation was Monday,
Jan. 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Services were Tuesday in Meadors Funeral
Home, Republic, with the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kevin Carter Memorial
Scholarship Fund for Ozark High School.
Carter, Kenneth Wade
17 Sep 1923 - 4 Jul 1988
In memory of Kenneth Wade Carter born 17 September 1923 and found eternal
rest 4 July 1988. Services held at First Baptist Church, Nixa, MO. 7 July 1988 at 2:00
p.m.. Officiating is Rev. Richard Eakins and Rev. Kenneth Bandy. Eulogy by Mr.
Robert A. Neal Jr. Escorts are: Buel Saffle, Dr. Victor Wood, Russell Wood, H.F.
Ellison, Walden Magers and Bob Neal Sr. Honorary Escorts are all Remaining Deacons.
Music: “O Come, Angel Band” Mr. Charles Driver, soloist and Mrs. Marjorie Bandy,
organist. Interment at Payne Cemetery. Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky
Schimek.
Carter, Kyle E.
1925 - 14 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
Kyle E. Carter, 42, of Springfield, died at 2 a.m. Monday in the St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Wichita, Kan. of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Carter was visiting his wife’s
sister, Mrs. Vivian LaRue of Wichita when he became ill. Mr. Carter was an employee of
the Harry Cooper Supply since 1952. He was supervisor in the IBM Department. Mr.
Carter was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois
of the home; one son, Stephen of the home; his mother, Mrs. Beulah Carter of Nixa; and
two brothers, Kenneth of Nixa and Earl of Independence. Funeral services were at 10
a.m. Wednesday in the Central Christian Church in Springfield with the Rev. Michael
McGinnis officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa. Masonic rites were conducted at graveside by Solomon Lodge No. 271.
Carter, Levi Allen “Buck” 2 Feb 1878 - 7 Mar 1956 CCR 8 Mar 1956 p1
Elderly Pensioner Perished in Fire
A fire, discovered shortly before 8:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, resulted in the
death of an Ozark resident, Levi Allen “Buck” Carter, 78. Carter, a pensioner, lived alone
in the one-room frame building at the rear of the W. C. Taylor property on West Walnut
Street. Flames had partially consumed the building before the Ozark Fire Department was
summoned. The fire was quickly extinguished, and Carter’s body was found in the ruins.
Coroner Dean Harris was in Ozark preparing for the inquest into the death of Coy Tim
Stumpff, 18-year-old Ozark service station attendant who was shot to death Monday
afternoon, and Harris postponed the inquest for an hour while he investigated the Carter
death. He ruled that he came to his death by an accidental burning and suffocation and
that no inquest would be necessary. Carter was a native of the Spokane community and
came to Ozark about 30 years ago. For several years, he managed the Christian County
Infirmary. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel here
with burial in Spokane Cemetery.
Carter, Lillian O. (Douglass) 12 Apr 1904 – 30 Jul 1992 NN-E 5 Aug 1992

Lillian O. Carter, 88, died of heart failure at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 12, 1904, the daughter of
Theodore and Alto Smith Douglass, in Ossawatomie, Kan. After the death of her parents,
she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Roy. M. and Willie Lawson. She was married to
O.E. Carter on Oct. 5, 1930. Mrs. Carter was a teacher in Fair Grove, Stella, Phillipsburg
and Conway for 26 years. She was an active member of Asbury United Methodist
Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and member of the quilting group.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four sisters, two brothers, and a
granddaughter. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Ronald Young,
Ozark, a step-daughter and son-in-law, Ylene and Gene McMillan, Rio Linda, Calif.; five
grandchildren; a grandson-in-law; and four great-grandchildren. Services were held
Monday, Aug. 3, in Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield, with the Rev. Dustin
Cooper officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery, Lebanon. Memorial contributions may
be made to Asbury United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Carter, Mary J. (Slack) 28 Nov 1905 - 16 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
Mary J. Carter, 83, of Nixa, died at 6 p.m., Dec. 16 in her home, following a short
illness. Services Mrs. Carter were held Dec. 20 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home North
Chapel with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. A lifelong resident of the Nixa area, Mrs. Carter was a charter member of the
Calvary Bible Church. She was a member of the Nixa Christian Church at the time of her
death. Surviving are four sons, Joe Donald Carter, Charles Edward Carter, Jerry Lane
Carter and Howard H. Carter, Jr., all of Nixa; a daughter, Linda Rose Wirz, Verona; three
sisters, Amanda Mouch, Ruth Whitehead, and Christine Stephens, all of Springfield;
three brothers, John Slack and Elsworth Slack, both of Springfield, and Earl Slack,
Muskogee, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Carter, Minnie Francis (Tillmon) 15 Sep 1872 - 22 Nov 1937 gwobit
[Note: 1889 Andrew Johnson Carter 22 May 1861 - 13 Jul 1913]
Funeral services for Minnie Francis Tillmon Carter, 7705 Compton Avenue, who
passed away Monday, November 22, 1937, were held Wednesday afternoon at two
o’clock in the Little Funeral Church of E. W. Holman & Sons, 1724 E Florence Avenue.
Rev. Charles Sanders of Florence Baptist Church officiating. Interment was in Inglewood
Park Cemetery. Mrs. Carter was born in Christian County Missouri, September 15, 1872,
and was 65 years of age. In 1889 she was united in marriage to Andrew Johnson Carter,
and of this union there were born six children of whom five still survive her, namely,
John F. Carter of Granada, Colo., Lawrence L. Carter of Syracuse, Kansas, Roscoe L. and
Leonard L. Carter of Los Angeles, one daughter, Mrs. Grace E. Gideon of Holly,
Colorado, also 13 grandchildren, three sisters and one brother She resided in Los Angeles
the past 12 years, was active in church work and was member and attended the Florence
Baptist church. Contributed by Darcy Walker.
Carter, Orpha D. 15 May 1906 - 24 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
Orpha D. Carter, 82, of Rogersville, died at 4:30 p.m. May 24 in a daughter's
home in Springfield. Services for Mrs. Carter were held Sunday in the Oak Grove

Heights Church southeast of Springfield. Burial was in the church cemetery under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Carter, Oscar “Blackie” 16 Jan 1889 - 8 Aug 1964
CCR 13 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Son of R. Frank & Addie Carter]
Oscar “Blackie” Carter, 76, a retired carpenter and painter, died shortly after 11
a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8 of an apparent heart attack. He collapsed just after stepping into a
barber shop. A lifelong resident of Nixa, Mr. Carter is survived by his step-mother, Mrs.
Bertha Carter of Nixa and three half-brothers, Eugene, Harold and Ellis Carter, all of
Nixa. Funeral services wee at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa.
Carter, Pearl (Handley) 1909 - 2 Sep 1952 CCR 9 Oct 1952 p5
Funeral services were held Sunday October 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Hartville
Christian Church for Pearl Carter, 41, who passed away Thursday, October 2 in Burge
Hospital, Springfield. Mo. The services were conducted by Rev. Roy Fields of Central
Christian Church, Springfield, Dean Richard Pope of Drury and Rev. A. Z. Matthews
also of Springfield. Mrs. Carter was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State College and
for several years was a teacher of English in schools in and around Springfield. Her last
teaching was done at the Cassville schools with her husband in 1947. Since then, they
have been associated together in business in Hartville. She was a member of the Christian
Church and for many years a Sunday school teacher. She is survived by her husband,
Tom N. Carter, her father, A. J. Handley of Competition, MO; a step-son, Tom M. Carter,
Jr. of Columbia, Mo; four sisters, Mrs. Robert Tyre, Lebanon, Mo, Mrs. Rolland
Mayberry, Ozark, MO; Mrs. M. W. Patterson, Brookline, MO. Mrs. Pearn Massey,
Competition, MO; two brothers, Bert Handley of Strafford and Earl Handley of
Competition; several nieces and nephews and many, many friends.
Carter, Robert W. 4 Nov 1913 - 30 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p6
[Note: Son of ? & Sally (?) Carter; married Juanita]
Robert W. Carter, 63 of 604 East Woodland, died at 1:20 p.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack there. He was a 24-year Army
veteran having participated in V.J. Day on August of 1945. Mr. Carter enter the service in
World War II and left in 1945 to return to Springfield where he worked as a fireman. He
re-enlisted in the Army and retired as a master sergeant in 1967. Mr. Carter then returned
to Springfield. He had received the Army Commendation Medal. Mr. Carter was a
member of South Haven Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; his mother,
Mrs. Sally Carter, Bolivar Nursing Home; three sons, Robert of Vandalia, Ill., Gary of
Ozark, Ala. and Stephen of Berlin, German; two daughters, Mrs. Donna Sue Fox,
Richland and Mrs. Cynthia Becker, 1526 East Wayland; two brothers, Massey of 705
West Sylvania and Carlos of Glendale, Calif; and nine grandchildren.
Carter, Velva (Sanders) 9 Sep 1921 - 3 Nov 2005 SN-L 4 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of John F. and Jenny Sanders; married Aug 1940 Cecil Carter]
Velva Carter, age 84, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Hartville, Mo., passed away on
Thursday, November 3, 2005. She was born in Sidney, Iowa, on September 9, 1921, to
the late John F. and Jenny Sanders. She married Cecil Carter in August 1940. She was

preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and her brother, Floyd. She is survived by
her two sons, John A. "Jack" and his wife, Susan of Springfield, and Jerry and his wife,
Kathy of Ozark, Mo.; three grandsons, Adam of Phoenix, Ariz., Aaron of Bentonville,
Ark., and Brant of Ozark, Mo.; and great-granddaughter, Taytum of Republic, Mo.
Services will be held at the First Christian Church, Hartville, Mo., on Saturday,
November 5, at 2 p.m., under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. The family
will greet visitors at the church from 1 to 2 p.m. There is no formal visitation in
Springfield. The guest book may be signed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com
Carter, Viola (Brown) 16 Apr 1907 - 6 Apr 2006 SN-L 7 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Obert & Maude (Russell) Brown; married 5 Mar 1923 Efton Carter]
Viola Brown Carter, age 98, of Ozark, affectionately known as "Big Mom"
passed away April 6, 2006. She was born April 16, 1907, in Highlandville, Missouri, to
Obert and Maude (Russell) Brown. On March 5, 1923, Viola and Efton Carter were
married. They had two children, Guy and Ruby. Mrs. Carter loved her farm, garden,
raising chickens and watching things grow. Mrs. Carter worked for the Highlandville
schools for 13 years as a cook. She was saved and baptized in her teens and was a
longtime member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Ralph Brown; a sister, Murel Amos; her son, Guy Carter; and son-inlaw, Robert Baird. She is survived by: Her daughter, Ruby Baird, Ozark; daughter-inlaw, Georgia White, Springfield; three grandchildren, Greg Carter and wife, Curvine,
Highlandville, Sue Blevins and husband, Joel, Garrison, Robyn Schroeder and husband,
Harold, Ozark; nine great-grand- children, Dawn Abrahamson, Heather Carter, T.J.
Carter, Summer Carter, Virgil Webber, Kim Kearney, Tyson Blevins, Carrie Chaffin and
John Schroeder; six great- great-grandchildren, Taylor, Ashtan, Lauren, and Brenden
Abrahamson, Tristen Andree, and David Kearney; nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 9, at 2:30 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Friends may call at their convenience from noon until 6 p.m. on Saturday at the
funeral home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses and staff
at Ozark Riverview Manor for their care and concern.
Carter, Wayne
1915 - 19 Jan 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
Funeral services for Wayne Carter, 46, of Nixa, who died Friday at Nevada, were
at 1 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Wade Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Gertrude Carter of
Nixa; and four brothers, W. R. Carter of Ash Grove, Gerald Carter of the home, Gordon
Carter of Republic and Dwight Carter of Kansas City.
Cartwright, Owen C. 7 Nov 1919 - 22 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Son of Callie J. & Martha Adeline Hogan (Hogatt) Cartwright; married 19 Sep
1945 Frances D. Bobbitt]
Owen C. Cartwright, age 79, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, May 22, 1999, in
Cox Medical Center, South. He was born November 7, 1919 in York, Nebraska and was
the son of Callie and Martha Cartwright. He served his country in the U.S. Army during
World War II. On September 19, 1945 he and Frances Bobbitt were married. Mr.
Cartwright was a radio, television, and appliance salesman and repairman in Nebraska

before moving to this area in 1972. He retired as a real estate broker. He was a member of
the Sparta Christian Church. He also belonged to Ozark VFW Post 7628, and was a
Gideon. Survivors include: his wife, Frances; two sons, Ray Cartwright, Sparta, and
Richard Cartwright and his wife Kristi, Niangua; a daughter, Mary Crank and her
husband Bob, Oldfield; five grandchildren, Bobbie Jo McFarland and her husband Glenn,
James, Amber, and Jeremy Cartwright and Timmy Crank; three great-grandchildren,
Kenneth Owen McFarland, and Amanda and Rebecca McFarland; and two sisters, Mary
Fuller and Genevieve Heit, both of York, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by a son,
Robert Owen Cartwright, three brothers, John Hoagatt and Redick and Ralph Cartwright,
a sister, Pearl Haberman, and his parents. Funeral services were 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May
25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery with military honors provided by Ozark V. F. W. Post 7628.
Carver, Lillian Virginia (?) Bode 16 Jul 1914 - 8 Apr 1993 OH 14 Apr 1993
[Note: married 16 Jul 1931 Henry Bode; married 11 May 1979 Roy E. Carver died 26
Aug 1974]
Lillian Virginia Carver, 78, Ozark, died Thursday, April 8, 1993 at Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born July 16, 1914, at Hartsburg. She was united in marriage
to Henry Bode July 16, 1931. On May 11, 1979, she married Roy E. Carver. She was a
member of Ozark United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Henry, on Dec. 26, 1974 and two sons, Henry M. and Larry G. Bode. Survivors include
her husband, Roy; a son, Donald J. Bode and his wife, Eleanor, Jefferson City; two
daughters-in-law, Ann Bode, St. Peters, and Norma Bode, Ozark; a stepdaughter, Donna
Cawthran and her husband Bill, Montrose, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Services were held Saturday April 10 at St. Anthony Cemetery, Sullivan.
Carver, Winferd R. 15 Jul 1880 - 14 Feb 1967
CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services for Winferd R. Carver, 86, Route 2, Billings, who died Tuesday
in Aurora Community Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bradford-Surridge
Chapel in Marionville with the Rev. Don Enright officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery in Marionville. Mr. Carver was born in Barry County and spent the last 70
years on a farm in Christian County. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is
survived by two sons, Finis N. of Marionville, and Chester N. of Wichita; five
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Case, Delbert Ernest 8 Jan 1904 - 29 Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p11
[Note: Son of Thomas B. & Mary Emily (Thornton) Case; married Gladys Fern Warren
13 Dec 1907 - 24 Jul 1997]
OZARK - Services for Delbert E. Case, 73, a lifelong Garrison resident, were at 2
p.m. Monday at the General Baptist Church at Bradleyville with the Rev. Glesco Roberts
officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Case
was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield at 12:53 p.m. Friday after having
become ill in his home some time earlier. Mr. Case operated a general merchandise store
southeast of Garrison for several years. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a son, Exie
M. of Bradleyville; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Horner, Bradleyville and Mrs. Cleta

Shortt, Garrison and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and three step great
grandchildren.
AND
Case, Delbert Ernest 8 Jan 1904 - 29 Jul 1977 OH 11 Aug 1977 p7
[Note: Son of Thomas B. & Mary Emily (Thornton) Case; married 10 Feb 1926 Gladys
Fern Warren 13 Dec 1907 - 24 Jul 1997 - another source gives her maiden name as
Middleton]
Delbert Ernest Case was born on January 8, 1904 near Garrison, Missouri, to the
marriage of Thomas B. Case and Mary Emily Thornton. On Feb 10, 1926, he was united
in marriage to Gladys Warren and to this union three children were born. He confessed
his faith in Christ and was baptized several years ago at the Middleton Church where he
was a faithful attender. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one
sister. He entered into rest July 29, 1977 at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 21 days.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Case of the home Southwest of Garrison; one
son, Exie Case of Bradleyville; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Horner of Bradleyville and
Mrs. Cletis Shortt of Garrison; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three step
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
AND
Case, Delbert Ernest 8 Jan 1904 - 29 Jul 1977 OH 11 Aug 1977 p12
We wish to express our deepest appreciation to the many people whose name we
do not know, who tried so hard in vain to help us save the life of our loved one, Delbert
Case enroute to the hospital. Thanks so much for our dear relatives and friends for the
prayers, phone calls, cards, food, flowers and many other acts of kindness shown to us in
this time of sorrow. The Delbert Case Family
Case, George Truman 18 Oct 1901 - 4 Nov 1948 CCR 11 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Thomas B. & Mary Emily (Thornton) Case; married 26 Nov 1926 Walba
G. Alexander 21 Jun 1903 - 31 Aug 1973 who married 2nd Johnson]
George Truman Case was born Oct. 18, 1901 to Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Case at
Garrison, Mo. He passed away in an Ozark hospital following a short illness Nov. 4,
1948, at the age of 47 years and 17 days. He was married to Walba Alexander, Nov. 26,
1925, and to this union six children were born. One son, Marlin, preceded him in death.
He was a member of the Missionary Baptist church. His ready smile and kind disposition
will long be remembered by his family and friends. Besides the widow, Walba, he leaves
three daughters, Lola, of Selah, Wash., Joyce and June of the home; two sons, Kenneth of
the home; and Clifford of California; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Case of Garrison;
one sister, Mrs. Nellie Burkhart of Springfield and one brother, Delbert of Garrison, other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Garrison Baptist church at 2 p.m.
Nov. 8, with the Rev. Roy Shipman of Sparta officiating. Burial was in the Garrison
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick, Missouri.
Case, Gladys Fern (Warren) 13 Dec 1907 – 24 Jul 1997 CCH-N 13 Aug 1997
[Note: Daughter of Erastus “Doe” & Meda May (Middleton) Warren; married 10 Feb
1926 Delbert E. Case d 29 Jul 1977]
Gladys Fern Case died July 24, 1997 at 4:10 p.m. in her home at the age of 89
years. She was born December 13, 1907 to the marriage of Erastus (Doe) Warren and

Meda May Middleton near Taneyville, Missouri. On February 10, 1926, she was united
in marriage to Delbert E. Case, and to this union three children were born. She attended a
one-room school at Middleton, as well as church and Sunday school as a child, and was
still attending Sunday school there at the time of her death. She accepted Christ as her
Saviour and was baptized many years ago. She lived her entire life within three miles of
where she was born. She was preceded in death by her husband July 29, 1977, her
parents, six brothers and one sister. Survivors include her three children, Exie Case and
his wife, Jessie, Taneyville, Missouri, Marjorie Homer and her husband, Bart,
Bradleyville, Missouri, and Cletis Shortt and her husband, Noel, Taneyville, Missouri;
four grandchildren, Donald Horner and wife, Judy, Forsyth, Missouri, Debbie Combs and
husband, Roy, Taneyville, Missouri, Rita Homer, Bradleyville, Missouri, and Terry
Shortt and wife, Kriya, Wichita, Kansas; eight great-grandchildren, seven great-greatgrandchildren; three nephews; three nieces; and many other relatives and friends. She
was a precious loving mother who left the imprint of her kind and gentle teaching upon
our hearts and lives forever, and in her own words from a childhood autograph book,
“Not like the rosebud may our love wither, but like the evergreen that lasts forever.”
Services were held July 27, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in Whelchel Funeral Chapel, Forsyth,
Missouri, with Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Interment was in Garrison Cemetery,
Garrison, Missouri.
Case, Iona Nadine "Toni" (Paul) 19 Jul 1928 - 11 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Melvin Leroy & Goldie (Harper) Paul; married 6 Mar 1948 Clifford
Case]
Iona N. "Toni" Case, died Friday, June 11, 1993, in her home following a short
illness. She was born on July 19, 1928 in Lebanon, the daughter of Melvin Leroy and
Goldie Harper Paul. She was united in marriage to Clifford Case on March 6, 1948, in
Bradleyville. She and her husband had lived in Garrison for the past 17 years, formerly of
Douglas County and Keyes, Calif. She was a homemaker most of her life. She was
preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Bonnie Elston and Sharon Jones.
Survivors include her husband, Clifford Case, Garrison; son, Eddy, and his wife, Linda
Case, Garrison; daughter, Rita, and her husband, Bill, Garrison; five brothers and their,
wives, Sherman and Mildred Paul, Brown Branch, Fred and Betty Paul, Oldfield,
Raymond and Patrica Paul, Keyes, Calif., Ron and Brenda Paul, and Don and Barbara
Paul, Baker, Ore.; two sisters, Frances Jones, Oldfield, and Betty, and husband, Bernard
Shower, Keyes, Calif.; and four grandchildren, Clinton Case, Angela Box, Tamara
Thurman and Tracey Case. Services were held Monday, June 14, in Bradleyville Church
of the Nazarene, with the Rev. Glosser Paul officiating. Burial was in the Garrison
Cemetery under direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Case, Mary Emily (Thornton)
23 Nov 1880 - 6 Jul 1957
CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Emily Case, 76, who died Saturday, July 6, at her
home two miles southeast of Garrison, were held Wednesday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Garrison Union Church with the Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in the
Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was born
November 23, 1880 at Bluff, MO and was the daughter of Henry and Ola Thornton. On
November 27, 1898, she was united in marriage to Thomas B. Case and to this union two

sons and a daughter were born. A son, Truman, died in 1948 at the age of 47. Mrs. Case
was converted at an early age and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors
include her husband, Mr. Case of the home; one son, Delbert Case of Garrison; one
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Burkhart of the home; five brothers, J. A. Thornton of Cherryvale,
Kan; Dan Thornton of route 1, Marionville, Mo. N. O. Thornton of Paradise, Calif.,
Clarence and Mackie Thornton, both of Fort Scott, Kan.; four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Evans
of Ventura, Calif., Mrs. Mamie Estep of route 6, Springfield, Mo, Mrs. Edith Hurd of
Laconia, N. H. and Mrs. Anna Lee Burns of Forsyth, Mo.; ten grandchildren and ten
great grandchildren.
Case, Thomas B. 7 Feb 1872 - 20 Dec 1962
Funeral services for Thomas B. Case, 90, of near Garrison, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Garrison Union Church. The Rev. Charley Shipman will officiate. Burial will
be in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Case, Thomas B.
7 Feb 1872 - 20 Dec 1962 CCCR 27 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: married Mary Emily Thornton 23 Nov 1880 - 6 Jul 1957]
Thomas B. Case, 90, of Garrison, died at 5:55 p.m. Thursday at the home of a
son, Delbert near Garrison. He was a teacher and merchant and had lived most of his life
in the community. Other survivors are nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Garrison Union Church with the Rev. Charley
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Casey, Benjamin 22 Jul 1876 - 5 Nov 1949 CCR 10 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of Columbus & Nancy Casey; married 2 Nov 1899 Sarah Ellen Roberts 28
Feb 1880 - 12 Apr 1977]
Benjamin Casey was born to Columbus and Nancy Casey on July 26, 1876, near
Fordland, MO, and died in the Haguewood Hospital in Ozark, MO, Nov. 5, 1949, at the
age of 73 years. He had been a farmer of the Lead Hill community near Chadwick for
about 60 years, having settled on this farm with his parents when a small boy. On Nov.
2, 1899, he was united in marriage to Sarah Roberts and to this union were born two
children. On November 2 of this year the couple observed their golden wedding
anniversary. He was converted four years ago and was united with the Mound Baptist
church, where he remained a member until his death. He leaves to morn his departure,
his widow, Sarah, of the home; one daughter, Miss Florence Casey, of the home; and one
son, Oren Casey, of Chadwick; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other
relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 1:30 in the
Mound Baptist church with Rev. Bill McTeer officiating. Burial was made in the Old
Boston cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Casey, Cecil W. “Pat”
1910 - 23 Jul 1960 CCR 28 Jul 1960 p10
Cecil W. “Pat’ Casey, 50, a former resident of Taneyville and Springfield, died
Saturday as the result of an on-the-job accident at Douglas Aircraft, Long Beach, Calif. A
veteran of War World War I, he is survived by his wife, Frances; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. C. Casey, Shawnee, Okla.; a brother, Jesse W. , Long Beach; a sister, Mrs. Ruby
J. Weaver, Shawnee. Mrs. Cora Vandeventer of Ozark is an aunt. The body will be

returned to Springfield for services and burial in National Cemetery with Herman
Lohmeyer in charge.
Casey, Della Florence 15 Aug 1900 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Sara Ellen (Roberts) Casey]
Florence Casey, 88, formerly of Chadwick, died Oct. 26 at 6:40 p.m. at Riverview
Manor, Ozark. Services were held Oct. 30 in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev, Carnel
(Bally) Johnson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield. She was a
member of the Baptist church, and was a retired elementary school teacher. Miss Casey
taught in many schools in this area, including Swanville, Mound, Sparta, Walnut Grove
and Chadwick. She is survived by one brother, Oren Casey, of Sparta; three nephews, and
four nieces.
Casey, Linda Janet 1949 - 27 Jun 1949 CCR 30 Jun 1949
[Note: Daughter of Oren & Maggie (Nance) Casey]
Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Mound cemetery, east of
Chadwick, for Linda Janet Casey, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Casey of
Chadwick, who died Monday afternoon at the Haguewood hospital at Ozark. Burial was
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick. Survivors include the parents, three
brothers, four sisters, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Casey of Chadwick,
and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Nance of Chadwick.
Casey, Maggie V. (Nance) 7 Jul 1904 - 23 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of James & Elizabeth (Stevens) Nance; married 24 Feb 1923 William
Oren Casey]
Maggie V. Casey, 89, Sparta, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, in Ozark
Riverview Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 7, 1904, in Garrison, the daughter of
James and Elizabeth Stevens Nance. She was united in marriage to William Oren Casey
on Feb. 24, 1923, in Christian County. They would have celebrated their 71 wedding
anniversary this February. She was a life-long resident of Christian County having lived
in the Sparta and Chadwick area. She was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church
having been saved at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents; four
brothers, Earnest, Bert, Earl and Lloyd Nance; three sisters, Ida and Etta Mitchell and
Mattie Adams; and her son-in-law, Gene Lambeth. Survivors include her husband, Oren,
Ozark; three sons, William "Bill" Casey, and his wife, Tressie, Bradleyville, J.B. Casey,
and his wife, Marcie, Ozark, Wayne Casey. and his wife, Mary, Wichita, Kan.; four
daughters, Betty Hallcomb, and her husband, James, Oldfield, Wanda Lambeth,
Springfield, Lorene Pare, and her husband, Elwyn, Granite City, Ill., and Carolyn Dusek,
and her husband, Frank, Phillips, Wis.; one sister, Melba Hancock, Augusta, Kan.; 15
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Services were
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 16, in the Mound Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Diabetes Assoc. or to donors choice.
Casey, Mary Ann (Snook) 6 Aug 1878 - 25 Dec 1949 CCR 29 Dec 1949

[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Elizabeth (Mackey) Snook; married 3 Dec 1895 John Allen
Casey 1 Dec 1873 - 29 Oct 1923]
Mrs. Mary Ann Casey, 71, of route 4, Springfield, died Christmas night at
Springfield Baptist hospital following a year’s illness. Born in Christian county, Mrs.
Casey lived in the Sparta community until about five years ago when she moved to
Springfield. She was the widow of John A. Casey, who died 16 years ago. They were
married Dec. 4, 1895. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Ella M. Casey of the home
and Mrs. Clara Burkhardt of 2337 North Franklin, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Nora Carson
of Catoosa, Okla.; four brothers, George Snook of Red Fork, Okla.; Henry Snook of
Catoosa, Okla.; Ben Snook of Fruita, Colo.; and Joe Snook of Tulsa, Okla.; one
grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in the
Chaffin chapel at Ozark with the Rev. William McTeer officiating. Burial was in Sparta
cemetery.
Casey, Sara Ellen (Roberts) 28 Feb 1880 - 12 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: married Benjamin Casey 26 Jul 1876 - 5 Nov 1949]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Sarah Casey, 97, a lifelong resident of the Chadwick
community, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Ivan Tatum officiating.
Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery east of Oldfield. Mrs. Casey died at 11:95 a.m.
Tuesday in her home after a long illness. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Florence
Casey of the home; a son, Oren of Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Rusha Henslee, Reeds Spring and
15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Casey, W. C. 1882 - 16 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
W. C. Casey, 88, a former resident of Springfield, and operator of general stores
in Southwest Missouri, died Friday in the Shawnee hospital. Mr. Casey, who had made
his home in Shawnee since his retirement for many years operated general stores in
Springfield, Garrison, Republic, and Taneyville. Survivors are his wife, Nora, of the
home; one son, Jack Casey of Forsyth; one daughter, Mrs. Ruby Weaver, Shawnee; one
brother, Frank Casey of Shawnee; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Vandeventer, Ozark, Mrs.
Sarah Cook of Garrison and Mrs. Ed Beal of Taneyville; and one granddaughter. Funeral
services were Monday in Shawnee with burial there.
Casey, William Oren 3 Feb. 1903 - 4 June 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
William Oren Casey, 92, Ozark, died Sunday, June 4, 1995, in Meadowbrook
Manor, Springfield. He was born Feb. 3, 1903, in Chadwick, the son of Ben and Sarah
Roberts Casey. He was married to Maggie Velma Nance and was a retired farmer. He
was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; an infant daughter, Linda Janet; a sister;
and a son-in-law, Gene Lambeth. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Halcomb and
her husband James, Oldfield, Wanda (Juanita) Lambeth, Springfield, Lorene (Babe) Pare
and her husband Elwyn, Granite City, Ill., and Carolyn Dusek and her husband Frank,
Phillips, Wis.; three sons, Wayne Casey and his wife Mary, Forsyth, William “Bill”
Casey and his wife Tressie, Bradleyville, and J.B. Casey and his wife Marcie, Ozark; 15
grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday, Jun 7, 1995, at
10 a.m. in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home with the Reverends Carl Thompson
and Hardy Ussery officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Cemetery.

Castleberry, Morris Dale 7 Feb 1933 - 9 Jan 2002
Morris Dale Castleberry, 68, Ozark, passed away at 4:57 a.m. Wednesday,
January 9, 2002, in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was born February 7, 1933 to
Paul Taft and W. Joyce (Jaco) Castleberry in Snowball, Ark. Morris retired as vice
president of Fasco Industries where he worked for thirty years. During his thirty years of
motor manufacturing, he received many awards for his achievements and in 1990 (former
Governor) Attorney General, John Ashcroft, awarded him the Governor’s New Product
Award. Morris was a member of the Small Motor Manufacturing Association and the
Society of Professional Engineers. In 1996 he was issued a patent for his own invention
of portable and stationary fishing decks for boats. In his spare time, he enjoyed the
outdoors especially fishing, hunting and boating. Morris was preceded in death by both
parents; and a sister, Margaret Sue Castleberry. He is survived by his wife, Sandy of the
home; three sons, Dale Castleberry and wife, Debra of Tulsa, Okla., Calvin Castleberry
and wife, Kathy of Ozark, and Michael Castleberry of Highland, Ill.; one daughter, Sandy
Wilson of Ozark; one sister, Nita Jackson and husband, Mike of Ozark; five
grandchildren, Taylor Castleberry, Levi Morris Castleberry, Zack Owens, Erin
DeGenaro, Jerod Johnson; four nephews, Gabe Meadows, Chris Jackson, Jordan Jackson,
Parker Jackson; one niece, Heather Meadows; one great niece, Raven Meadows; mother
of Dale, Calvin and Sandy, Barbara F. Castleberry of Ozark; and a host of other relatives
and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, January 11, 2002, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial
will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer
Society, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO. 65721. Springfield
News-Leader, January 11. 2002.
Castleberry, Paul Taft 7 Feb 1908 - 15 Aug 1997 CCH-N 20 Aug 1997
Paul Taft Castleberry, 89, died at 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 1997 in his home.
Paul was born February 7, 1908 in Snowball, Arkansas, the son of Arbazena Ottalee
Turney and Isaac L. Castleberry. He was married to W. Joyce Jaco, March 26, 1932 in
Snowball, Arkansas. Joyce preceded him in death November 14, 1993. He had lived in
the Ozark area since 1966, previously from Harrison, Ark. He and his wife enjoyed their
farm, horse, livestock and fishing. He especially enjoyed talking and sharing his life’s
experiences with others and was a member of the Wagon Ho Club. He is survived by a
son and his wife, Morris “Mo” and Sandy Castleberry, Ozark; a daughter and her
husband, Nita and Mike Jackson, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Sandy Wilson, Ozark, Dale
Castleberry, Tulsa, Ok., Calvin Castleberry, Atlanta, Ga., Mike Castleberry, Fayetteville,
Ar., Gabe Meadows, Heather Meadows, Chris, Jordan and Parker Jackson, all of Ozark,
two great-grandchildren, Zack Owens, Ozark, and Taylor Castleberry, Tulsa, Ok. He is
also preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Margaret Sue. Funeral
services were held Monday, August 18, 1997, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. David Howard and David Hicks officiating. Graveside services were also
held Monday in the Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Arkansas. Memorial donations
may be made to the St. John V N.A. Hospice.

Castleberry, W. Joyce (Jaco) 13 Apr 1916 - 14 Nov 1993 OH 17 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin F. & Ethel O. (Gray) Jaco; married 25 Mar 1932 Paul T.
Castleberry 7 Feb 1908 - 15 Aug 1997]
W. Joyce Castleberry, 77, Ozark, died 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1993 in her
home following a two-month illness. She was born April 13, 1916 in Snowball, Ark., the
daughter of Benjamin F. and Ethel O. Gray Jaco. She was united in marriage on March
26, 1932 to Paul T. Castleberry. She had been a resident of Ozark since 1966, formerly of
Harrison, Ark., where she was a department manager for Walters Dry Goods. She was an
active member of the Ozark First Baptist Church, the Hopedale Extension Club, Ozark
Study Club, and a former member of the Wagon Ho Club. She was preceded in death by
her parents and an infant daughter, Margaret Sue. Survivors include Paul, her husband of
61 years, Ozark; one son, Morris “Mo” Castleberry, and his wife, Sandy, Springfield, one
daughter, Nita Lou Jackson, and her husband, Mike, Ozark; nine grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, in the Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Graveside
services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, Ark.
Castleman, Wanda Sue (Jones) 27 Mar 1941 - 8 May 1996 CCH-N 11 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Rosie Jones: married 15 Oct 1966 Claude Thomas
Castleman]
Wanda Sue Castleman, 55, of Palmyra, Illinois, passed away May 8, 1996 at 5:05
a.m. in her home. Wanda was born on March 27, 1941 in Ozark, daughter of Rosie and
the late Ernest Jones. She married Claude Thomas Castleman on October 15, 1966 in
Ozark, and to this union was born 3 children. She was active in her home church, the
Auburn Church of God. Wanda assisted with the Sangamac Ambulance for many years.
She is survived by her mother, Rosie Jones of Ozark; a son, David Ray Castleman of
Auburn, Ill.; a daughter, Vicki Gardner of Auburn, Ill.; a stepdaughter, Pat Lloyd of
Indianapolis, Ind.; four grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be
10:00 a.m., today, May 11, 1996 at Berry Funeral Home, Auburn, Ill. with the Rev. Rick
McGill, officiating. Burial to be at the Brush Creek Cemetery in Divernon, Ill.
Cataldo, Gerald Frank 2 Jan 1936 - 21 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Gerald Frank Cataldo, age 64, Bruner, passed away Friday, July 21, 2000 in his
home. He was born January 2, 1936 in Boston, MA, the son of Dominic and Josephine
Scott Cataldo Mr. Cataldo worked in steel manufacturing. He was a member of the
Catholic faith. Survivors include, two sons, Danny Cataldo and his wife, Tammy,
Fayette, MO and Steven Cataldo and his wife, Ruby, Bruner; five grandchildren, Tony,
Sheena, Shane, Cody and Nicole Cataldo; and the mother of his children, Shirley Cook,
Columbia,, MO A memorial service was held Sunday, July 23, 2000 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Visitation followed in the funeral
home.
Cate, Jack 17 Oct 1917 - 26 Aug 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: married Naomi]
Jack Cate, 71, of Nixa, died at 5:15 p.m. Aug. 26 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in
Beaverton, Oregon. Mr. Cate was born Oct. 17, 1917 in Boydville, Arkansas. He was the

manager of the Nixa Package Store and was a veteran of World War II. Preceding him in
death was his wife, Naomi, who passed away Feb. 27 of this year. In honor of both,
graveside services were held Sept. 1 at Springfield National Cemetery with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Survivors include the Cates' son, Bob Cate, Germantown,
Maryland; Mr. Cate's four sisters, Trudy Larsen, Victorville; California, Thelma Wright
and RosaLee Schoen, both of Sebastopol, California, and Bertha Simmons of Clint,
Michigan; and three grandchildren, Mark, Eric and Theresa.
Cates, Bessie (Hopkins) Ward 26 May 1908 - 1 Feb 1998 CCH-N 11 Feb 1998
Bessie Ward Cates, age 89, of Pleasant Hope, died Sunday, February 1, 1998, in
her home. She was born May 26, 1908 in Taney County, and was the daughter of John
and Lillian Hopkins. Mrs. Cates attended Pleasant Hope Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include: Three children and their spouses, Velta and Patrick Murphy, Pleasant
Hope, Donald and Martha Ward, Douglas, Kansas, and Hershel and Sharon Ward,
Verona; eighteen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren: five great-grandchildren;
a sister, Loretta Wade, Ozark; four brothers, Charles Hopkins. Dillard. Oregon; Herman
Hopkins. Nixa, Bob Hopkins. Canada, and Loren Hopkins, Salpalpa. Okl., and a host of
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Wilburn Ward; her
second husband, Leonard “Tobe”Cates; an infant daughter, Wynona Ward: a
granddaughter. Vanessa Lee, a sister, Winnie Davis; and three brothers, Clarence, John
"Bud" and Lawrence Hopkins. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February
4, 1998 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Fred Pritchett officiating. Burial will
be in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation will be from 4-6:00 p.m. Tuesday in the
Funeral Home.
Caudle, Kissie L. (Faucett) 21 Jul 1872 - 4 Oct 1953 CCR 29 Oct 1953 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Kissie Caudle, 81, a lifelong resident of the McCracken
community who died October 4 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Everett Garrison near
McCracken were held Oct. 7 in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of which she was a member.
Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield officiated at the funeral services and burial was in the
Linden Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Sparta. Immediate
survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Everett Garrison and one son, Sammy Caudle of Florida.
Caudle, Samuel F. 12 Jun 1904 - 5 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan1976 p11
[Note: Son of Albert M. & Kissie (Faucett) Caudle; married Edna]
Services for a former Christian County resident, Samuel F. Caudle, 72, Panama
City, Fla. were at 1 p.m. Friday in Panama City. Mr. Caudle died in his home Monday
following a long illness. He had been a certified public accountant in Panama City for
about 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Edna; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Specialel, 1326
Rockhill and three grandchildren.
Caudle, Shadrack Newton “Newt” 27 Mar 1855 - 12 Mar 1925 CCR20 Mar 1925 p 1
col 1
[Note: Son of Joshua D. & Lydia (Tillman) Caudle: married 4 Jan 1877 Lucy Ann
Melton 1858 - died bet 1920 & 1925; death certificate spells name Sedric; census and
marriage records give Shadrack]

A letter was received Thursday by F. B. Hans, secretary of the Finley Lodge
IOOF from secretary of the Fresno, CA Lodge IOOF, announcing the death of S. N.
Caudle at that place in the home of his daughter, Mrs. Erdy Pearson on March 12, 1925.
Mr. Caudle was 69 years old and was a native of Christian County and lived here all his
life until 14 years ago when he moved to California where he lived until his death.
According to the clipping enclosed to Mr. Hanks, funeral services were held at an
undertaking chapel Friday the 13th with burial in Exeter Cemetery, about 45 miles from
Fresno, conducted by Rev. E. A. Fridell, with Odd Fellows in charge. The deceased
leaved several children, all of whom reside in California, except Mrs. U. C. Bilyeu who
lives in this county, south of Selmore.
Caudle, Sophia Louisa (Ruff) 1875 - Dec 1972 SN-L 12 Dec 1972
[Note: Daughter of John & Maria (Lehmann/Lemon) Ruff; married 25 Jul 1900 Fredrick
Caudle
Mrs. Sophia Louisa Caudle 97 died at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Mercy Villa
following a long illness.A native of Morrisville, PA, Mrs. Caudle had lived in Springfield
for the past 87 years. Her membership at the South Street Christian Church was one of
the longest on record. She is survived by a son Fred Caudle of Pine Bluff, AR; two
daughters, Mrs. Glenn Shanholtzer of Naussau NY and Mrs. Ed Gowen of Richmond
CA; a sister, Mrs. J. R. Gaston of 711 N. Nettleton; 14 grandchildren’ 16 great
grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Robert Gartman officiating. Burial
will be in Maple Park Cemetery
Caudill, Emma 8 Feb 1906 - 10 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
[Note: married Lee Roy Caudill 29 Aug 1891 - 16 Jul 1975
Emma Caudill, 89, formerly of Ozark, died Friday, March 10, 1995, at Rosewood
Nursing Center, Stillwater, Okla. Born Feb 8, 1906, in Galena, she was a longtime
resident of Ozark before moving to Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband
LeeRoy in 1975. She is survived by her sister, Stella Terrle, Perry, Okla.; a step-daughter,
Elma Russell, Galena; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, six great-greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday at
Yocum Pond Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Hold officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Caudill, Irma Vivian (Roberts) 5 Jul 1913 -16 Dec 1991 NN-E 26 Dec 1991
[Note: Daughter of Allen & Sarah Roberts; married Roy R. Cadill]
Irma Vivian Caudill, 78, Duncan, Okla., formerly of Ozark, died at 4:43 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16, 1991 in Freeman Hospital, Joplin. She was born July 5, 1913 in
Keltner to Allen and Sarah Roberts. She married Roy R. Cadill and was a member of the
Pentecostal Church in Duncan. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Roy Caudill,
of the home; two daughters, Irene Legg and Ilene Caudill, both of Duncan; three sons,
Don Caudill, Neosho, Jim Caudill, Everton, Ark., and Ron Caudill, Hastings, Okla.; a
sister, Ina Meade, Webb City; 13 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services
were held Friday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Danny Hall and
Wayne Morrow officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.

Caudill, James “Uncle Jimmy” 13 Nov 1866 - 30 Nov 1948 CCR 2 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of William & Susie Caudill; married 30 Sep 1891 Vina Eldridge]
James Caudill, better known as “Uncle Jimmy” was born Nov. 13, 1866, to
William and Susie Caudill in Kentucky and died Nov. 30, 1948 at the age of 82 years and
17 days. He moved to Missouri at an early age and settled in Taney county. He was
united in marriage to Vina Eldridge near Bradleyville on Sept. 30, 1891, and to this union
were born four children. The wife, one son, Steve and a daughter, Mrs. Hannah Harville,
preceded him in death. He was converted at an early age and was united with the
Ragsdale Baptist church, where he was a member at the time of his death. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Martha Horner of Bradleyville, in whose home he was living at
the time of his death; one son, John Caudill, of Keltner, three sisters, Mrs. Tarry Smith of
Sparta, Mrs. Vina Howard of Ozark, and Mrs. Susie Howard of Sparta; two brothers,
Mark Caudill of Elkland, Mo., and Leroy Caudill of Galena, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Old Boston cemetery with the Rev. Joe
Marion Applegate of Chadwick officiating. Burial was under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Caudill, Lee Roy 29 Aug 1891 - 16 Jul 1975 OH 24 Jul 1975 p11
[Note: married Emma 8 Feb 1906 - Mar 1995]
OZARK - Lee Roy Caudill, 83, Ozark, died in St. John’s Hospital, Wed, morning,
following a long illness. A retired state highway department employee, Mr. Caudill was a
member of the Baptist Church and the Galena Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his
wife, Emma; a son Wellman of Conta Mesa, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Alma Russell,
Galena; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Arrangements are incomplete
under direction of Adams of Ozark. Funeral services for Lee Roy Caudill, 83, Ozark,
will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Yokum Pond Cemetery in Reeds Spring.
Caudill, Roy Richard 9 Sep 1910 - 25 May 2006 gwobit
[Note: Son of ? & Hannah (?) Caudill; married Vivian Roberts]
Roy Richard Caudill, age 95, of Everton, Ark., passed away Thursday, May 25,
2006 at 11:30 a.m. at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center. He was born September
9, 1910 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Caudill held a number of occupations. He had
lived in Everton, Arkansas, for the past three years. He enjoyed traveling. Survivors
include: three sons, Donald Caudill, Neosho, Missouri, James Caudill, Everton, Ark.,
Ronald Caudill, Hastings, Okla.; one daughter, Ilene Caudill, Nashville, Tenn.; 13
grandchildren, Sandy, Lori, Kathy, Debbie, Peggy, Brian, Kevin, Doug, Helen, Eric,
Douglas, Robert, and Susan; and 20 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Vivian (Roberts) Caudill; his daughter, Irene Legg; his brother, Leo Harvill; his
sister, Fern Foster; and his mother, Hannah Harvill. Visitation will take place from 1 to
2:00 pm Friday, June 2, 2006, at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The funeral service will
be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend
Danny Hall officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery.

Caudill, Stella Mae (Maggard) 28 Apr 1913 – 7 Mar 2000 CCH-N 15 Mar 2000
Stella Mae Caudill, age 86, of Ongo, passed away at 5:56 a.m. Tuesday, March 7,
2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. She was born
April 28, 1913 in the Ongo Community in Douglas County, the daughter of Sampy and
Freelove “Pellie” Maggard. On August 12, 1928 she and Martin Caudill were married in
Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Highlonesome. She continued to live in the
Ongo Community throughout her life. Mrs. Caudill was a member of Friendship
Missionary Baptist Church at Vera Cruz. She loved to sew and make quilts for her family. Survivors include: her husband, Martin; five sons and their spouses, Melvin and
Claudia Caudill, and Delbert and Anna Lou Caudill, all of Ava; Tony Caudill, Sparta,
Carroll and Shirley Caudill, Chadwick; Randy Caudill, Springfield, two daughters, Edna
Pruett and her husband, Bill, Nixa, and Glenda Goodwin, Springfield; twenty-one
grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; stepgrandchildren; and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a
granddaughter; a great-grandson, and four brothers. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Friday
in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome with Rev. James “Hobo”
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery at Ongo. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Caudron, Johanna Rose 1936 - 3 Dec 2006 SN-L 5 Dec 2006
[Note: married Richard K. Caudron]
Johanna Rose Caudron, age 70, of Nixa, the wife of Richard K. Caudron, passed
away Sunday in her home. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to
Ronald McDonald House. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa.
Caughron, Dora A. (Gilmore) 1 Nov 1892 - 20 Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of David & Aggie (Wilson) Gilmore; married Steve P. Caughron 4 Apr
1893 - 8 Sep 1926]
Mrs. Dora Caughron, 76, of Venice, Calif., a native of Stone County, died
Monday night in an auto accident near Grant, N. M. She was traveling with her son-inlaw and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Dee Layton of Venice for a two-week vacation in the
Ozarks. Mr. and Mrs. Layton were reportedly seriously injured in the accident. Mrs.
Caughron who spent most of her life in Springfield before moving to California about 25
years ago, is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ruby Murphy, La Habra, Calif.; three
brothers, Oda and Earl Gilmore, both of Clever, and Charley of Woodside, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Maudie Andrus, state of Massachusetts, Mrs. Edith Fugitt, McAlester, Okla.;
six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending under
direction of Harris Funeral Home.
AND
Caughron, Dora A. (Gilmore) 1 Nov 1892 - 20 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Caughron, 74, Venice, Calif., a former Springfield
resident and a native of Stone County, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Union Ridge Baptist
Church with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under

direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Caughron died June 19 in an auto accident near Grant,
N. M.
Caughron, Effie (Frazier) 26 Oct 1887 - 16 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of William Shackford “Shack” & Clemma M. (Mallonee) Caughron;
married Rev. James Worth Caughron 7 Mar 1889 - 9 Feb 1957]
We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their love and kindness
shown us during their love and kindness shown us during the loss of our dear mother.
The prayers, food, beautiful flowers and visits were deeply appreciated. A special thanks
to the Christian County Nursing Home, Rev. Howard Blevins, Mrs. Freida Sweet and
Rev. Faust Matthews. The Family of Effie Caughron.
AND
Caughron, Effie (Frazier) 26 Oct 1887 - 16 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p17
OZARK - Mrs. Effie D. Caughron, 89, Ozark, died at 5:45 p.m. Thursday in
Christian County Nursing Home her after a long illness. She was the widow of the late
Worth J. Caughron, a Baptist minister in the southwest Missouri area for years. She was a
native of Boaz, in Christian County and lived there until moving to Ozark in 1932. Mrs.
Caughron was a member of First Baptist church, Ozark. Survivors include five daughters,
Mrs. Ruth Dodson, Lemon Grove, Calif, Mrs. Willie Richardson, Central, Utah, Mrs.
Dona Johnson, San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Louella Baker, Springfield and Mrs. Grace
Anderson, Ozark; a son, Joe of Springfield; and 10 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, east of Clever.
Caughron, James Worth, Rev. 7 Mar 1889 - 9 Feb 1957 CCR 14 Feb 1957
[Note: Son of James Wesley & Missouri Caughron; married 10 Nov 1907 Effie Frazier
26 Oct 1887 - 16 Aug 1977]
James Worth Caughron was born March 7, 1957 in Monroe County, Tennessee,
the son of James Wesley and Missouri Caughron. He moved to Christian County,
Missouri with his family at the age of eight and lived his boyhood and early adult years in
the Boaz community. He was called to his Master’s side at his home in Ozark, Missouri
on February 9, 1957 at the age of 69 years, 11 months and two days. On November 19,
1957 [sic - SHOULD be 10 Nov 1907] he was married to Miss Effie Frazier and to this
union was born eight children. Two daughters, Reathel and Jewell, preceded him in
death. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and was baptized into the
fellowship of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, near Boaz. In August 1924, he
surrendered to the call to preach the Gospel, and in December 1924 was ordained to the
Full Gospel Ministry by the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. During his 23 years active
ministry, he served pastorates in Christian, Stone, Webster and Greene Counties and
served four years as Missionary for the Christian County Baptist Association. When ill
health forced his retirement a year ago, he was serving both Prospect and Smyrna Baptist
Churches. He was a member of the Prospect Church. Other than his beloved and faithful
companion, he is survived by one son, Joe R. Caughron, of Springfield; five daughters,
Mrs. Faith Dodson, Mrs. Dona Johnson and Mrs. Luella Baker, all of San Diego,
California, Mrs. William Richardson of Las Vegas, Nevada and Mrs. Grace Anderson of
Ozark’ ten grandchildren; his step-mother, Mrs. Mary Caughron of Milton, Wisconsin;

three brothers, Fred, Oscar and Lee Caughron all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mrs.
Anna Rowden and Mrs. Velta Young of Kansas City and Mrs. Bessie French of
Springfield and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
February 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Warren Williams,
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home.
Caughron, Jewell Edith 25 May 1910 - 23 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Rev. James Worth & Effie (Frazier) Caughron]
Funeral services for Miss Jewell Edith Caughron, 40, were conducted Friday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating.
Burial followed at Boaz. Miss Caughron, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Worth Caughron
of Ozark, was born May 25, 1910 at Clever. In 1932 she moved with her parents to
Ozark. For the past five years, she had been employed by the Jeff Black Company. She
became ill two months ago, and died Wednesday, August 23, in a Springfield hospital.
She is survived by her parents, a brother, Joe, of Ozark; five sisters, Miss Luella
Caughron and Mrs. C. G. Anderson of Ozark, Mrs. Robert Dodson and Mrs. J. E.
Johnson, both of San Diego, California, and Mrs. Ray Richardson of Springfield; and by
several nieces and nephews. Early in life she joined the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church moving
her membership to the Ozark Baptist Church after moving to Ozark.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Caughron, Joe R. 3 Oct 1922 - 18 Jan 1996 CCH-N 27 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Rev. James Worth & Effie (Frazier) Caughron]
Joe R. Caughron, 73, Springfield, passed away at noon Thursday, Jan. 18, 1996,
in St. John's Regional Health Center. Joe was born Oct. 3, 1922, in Boaz to Worth and
Effie Caughron. He graduated from Ozark High School and served in the Marine Corps
from December 1942 until February 1946, attaining the rank of staff sergeant. He was a
graduate of Drury College and owned Springfield Trailer and Equipment Co. until he
retired in 1983. He then lived in Mt. Vernon until he returned to Springfield about two
years ago. He was a member of Traffic Club and Kiwanis Club. He was preceded in
death by: his parents, Worth and Effie Caughron; and three sisters, Reathel, Jewell and
Willie. Joe is survived by: three sons, Timothy Joe, Gary Kent and Tom Worth, all of
Springfield; a daughter, Suzanne Caughron Becker, Aurora, Colorado; two stepsons, Fred
Kutz, Springfield and Rick Kutz, Oklahorna City, Okla.; four sisters, Luella Baker and
Grace Anderson, both of Springfield, and Ruth Dodson and Dona Johnson, both of San
Diego, Calif.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services
were held Monday, Jan. 22, 1996 under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood
Chapel with Pastor Leon Riddle and Father Frank Palerma officiating.
Cave, Carl P. 29 Dec 1910 - 20 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Jefferson & Maggie (Crabtree) Cave]
Carl Cave, 55, of Brighton, died Friday morning May 20, at Nevada, Mo. A
native of Ozark, Mr. Cave had been ill most of his life. Surviving are his mother, Mrs.
Maggie Cave; two sisters, Mrs. Alto Loy and Mrs. Stella Nelson, and a brother. Loren, all

of Brighton; and a half-brother, Willard Cave of Springfield. Funeral services were at
2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Klingner Chapel in Springfield. The Rev. Charley Workman
officiated, and burial was in Weaver Cemetery north of Ozark.
Cave, George B. 15 Oct 1898 - 28 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Pleasant Waldo & Centha Armila “Millie” (Breazeale) Cave; married 31
Dec 1919 Carrie W. Horn 1901 - ?]
Services for a former Springfield resident, George B. Cave, 78, Kansas City, were
at 11 a.m. Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home here. The Rev. Buddy Woods will
officiate and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Cave died about 3 a.m. Friday in
Kansas City Research Hospital after a long illness. He moved to Kansas City area last
November. While in Springfield, her was a member of Grant Avenue Baptist Church
where he taught the men’s Sunday school class for 12 years. Mr. Cave was a retired
employee of Bell Telephone Company. He had worked for the system for 47 years, and
was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Survivors include his wife, Carrie W.; a son,
Robert L. and a daughter, Mrs. June Buchanan, both of Kansas City; three grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. He was born in the Ozark area and attended High School at
Ozark. As hobbies, he was an artist and builder of fine furniture but not for sale or profit.
One of his first paintings was sold to T. B. Chaffin of the old covered bridge at Ozark
over the Finley River. Willard Cave of Springfield and Waldo Green of Ozark are
nephews of Mr. Cave.
Cave, Grace (Warren) 1890 - 19 Dec 1966 CCR 22 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Wyatt & Jane (Luttrull) Warren; married James E. Cave 15 May 1876
- 4 Jun 1950]
Mrs. Grace Cave, 76, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 3:10 p.m. Monday in Bilyeu
Nursing Home here. A resident of Christian County 67 years, Mrs. Cave was a member
of the Smyrna Baptist Church, Northeast of Ozark. Survivors include one son, Roscoe,
Route 2, Rogersville; two brothers, Isto Warren of Springfield and Leonard, Kansas City;
two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. L. V. Swadley officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery.
Cave, Hazel Marie (Dice) Granger 27 Aug 1906 - 30 Oct 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah Elizabeth (Nelson) Dice; married Jim Granger;
married Ernest Cave]
Hazel Marie Cave, 93, of Nixa, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 30, 1999
at Nixa, Missouri. Hazel was born Monday, August 27, 1906 the daughter of George and
Sarah Elizabeth (Nelson) Dice at Pierce City, Missouri. Hazel was a homemaker and
retired bookkeeper working at several different jobs. Hazel was a member of the Calvary
Bible Church. The AARP, and the National of Retired Federal Employees. Hazel enjoyed
playing Pitch and also enjoyed gardening. Hazel was preceded in death by her two
husbands, Jim Granger and Ernest Cave; her parents; two sisters; Dorothy Demore, and
Agnes Henry; Three brothers, Russell Dice, Roy Dice and Walter Dice and a
granddaughter, Sarah Bowling. Hazel is survived by a son J.R.. Granger and his wife
Bonnie of Kansas City, a daughter; Shirley Bolin and her husband Gene of Nixa, four

grandchildren; Debbie Butcher and Amber Granger both of Kansas City and Bill Bolin
and Vonda Burns both of Nixa; ten great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Also surviving are other relatives and many friends. Graveside services were held at 2
p.m. Monday, November 1, 1999 at Clear Creek Cemetery near Willard, with the
Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Visitation was Sunday October 31, 1999 from 5 to 6:30
p.m. at the funeral home. Services were under the care of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Rome of Nixa. In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association, 1675 E. Seminole; Suite N, Springfield, MO 65804.
Cave, James Elisha 15 May 1875 - 5 Jun 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of John & Mary (Roller) Cave; married Grace Warren 1890 - 19 Dec 1966]
James Elisha Caves, 74, died Sunday at his home in the Rogersville community
following a short illness. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Chaffin
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Swadley officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Mr. Caves was born May 15, 1875, in Christian County. He was a member of the Center
Point Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Grace; a son, Roscoe of Rt. 1,
Rogersville; two grandchildren; four brothers, Lewis and Woodrow of Springfield,
Austin of Montana, and Everett of Kansas City; and by two sisters, Alma of Plains,
Montana, and Ruth of St. Louis.
Cave, James Ernest 15 Aug 1902 - 2 Nov 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: married first M. Rosa Smith 23 Jan 1905 - 6 May 1954; married Hazel 27 Aug
1906 - 1 Oct 1999]
Ernest J. Cave, 79, Route 3, Nixa, died Nov. 2 in his home after a long illness. A
Christian County native, Mr. Cave lived in Kansas City for 27 years where he was a
federal meat inspector. He was an ordained missionary Baptist minister, having pastored
churches in Kansas City and Carthage., He retired as a meat inspector and was a supply
pastor for two years at Oak Wood Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; two
daughters, Mrs. Della Dolan, Brigham City, Utah, and Mrs. Ernestine Dale, Phoenix,
Ariz.; a stepson, James Granger, Kansas City; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Shirley Bolin, Nixa; a
stepbrother, Frank Wray, Springfield; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, five
step-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Cave, M. Rosa (Smith) 23 Jan 1905 - 6 May 1954 CCR 13 May 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Smith Cave, 49, who died suddenly May 6 at her
home in Kansas City, were held Sunday, May 9, in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark, with
Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home. A native of the Rogersville community, she was the daughter of
Lora V. and Lillie McDaniel Smith. She became a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church
at the age of 14 and lived a faithful and consistent Christian life. She is survived by her
husband, Ernest Cave of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Dellavena Dolan of Joliet, Ill,
and Mrs. Ernestine Dale of Olathe, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Linda Hale of Rogersville and
Mrs. Olive Green of Kansas City; one brother, Jimmy Smith of Yuba City, Calif.; her
mother, Mrs. Lillie Gobble of Ozark; two grandsons, one granddaughter; other relatives
and a host of friends.

Cave, Maggie Jane (Crabtree)
2 Jun 1888 - 14 Nov 1969 CCR 20 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of J. F. & Melvina ( ) Crabtree; married James Jefferson Cave 3 Jan
1880 - 29 Jul 1960]
Mrs. Maggie J. Cave, 83, of Brighton, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday in Sunshine Acres
Rest Home. Springfield. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Mrs. Cave was a member
of the Christian Church. She is survived by one son, Loren, Brighton; two daughters,
Mrs. Stella Nelson and Mrs. Alta Loy, both of Springfield; one stepson, Willard Cave,
Springfield; four brothers, Lester, Walnut Grove, Dick, Ontario, Calif. and Walter and
Lonnie Crabtree, Lebanon and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Greenlawn Funeral Home with Wyatt Kirk officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery near Ozark.
Cave, Mary Lou (Schmittou) 29 Sep 1928 - 17 Dec 2004 SN-L 20 Dec 2004
On Friday, December 17, 2004, the children of Mary Lou Cave handed her back
to God at the path to eternal life in the same bittersweet way that she had once freed
them, each in their own time, to walk their own path of life-desperately wanting to keep
her physically close, while rejoicing that the life she dreamed of and prepared for was
about to begin. Mary Lou began this life on September 29, 1928, when God handed her
to her parents Nell and Clyde Schmittou. Along with her older sister and brother, Betty
and Bob, the three distinct personalities combined to create the kind of happy memories
that she loved to recount throughout the years. She graduated in 1946 from Springfield
Senior High and worked at the O'Reilly PX and as a telephone operator before taking the
hand of James Cave in holy matrimony in 1947. She gave up jitterbugging and traded her
bike and skates for a crib, then readily opened up her heart and arms for God to fill with
three cherished children, Robert, Dona, and Connie. As a mother, she nourished and
guided, but never pushed. She delighted in watching her children and grandchildren
reveal their own distinct personalities. With everyone, she was open and interested,
loving and lovable. Although a content homebody, Mary Lou blossomed in social
settings. She was a member of the VFW Post 3404 Ladies' Auxiliary and Grant Avenue
Baptist Church. When reminiscing about her life, she never dwelled on the painful,
disabling arthritis that plagued her for over 40 years. She preferred instead to proclaim
that she had (lived a good life.) Mary Lou leaves behind her son, Bobby, and his wife,
D.D.; her daughter, Connie; her granddaughter, Shelly Pattison, and her husband George,
and their children, Cory Coomer and Bryce; her grandson, Brian Cave, and his wife
Marcie, and their sons Cooper and Owen; Peggy Cave, whom she loved like a daughter;
her brother, Bob Schmittou; and an extended family of friends and relatives. She has now
rejoined her beloved husband, Jimmy; her daughter, Dona; her parents; her sister, Betty
Gamble; and her parents-in-law, Mae and Willard Cave. Services for Mary Cave will be
held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with
burial to follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday,
December 20, 2004, in the funeral home. Because Mary's heart was all encompassing, to
honor her you may make a memorial contribution to the charity of your choice. Please
say a special prayer for those who suffer with rheumatoid arthritis and for the servicemen
past and present who have sacrificed to preserve the country she loved so dearly. After
her final meal, Mary Lou said (I'm ready for my walk now.) We soon realized that she
indeed would be setting out, free of pain and wheelchairs, on that wonderful journey to

eternal paradise. It was her time and she had earned it. For after all, she had lived a good
life.
Cave, Maude (Chrisman) 5 Jul 1877 - 11 Jan 1948 CCR 15 Jan 1948
[Note: Daughter of L. J. & Ella (Gonce) Chrisman; married Lewis Neulen Cave 30 Jul
1874 - 25 Oct 1950]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Cave, 69, who died Jan. 11 at Springfield, were
held Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark, conducted by C.L.
Wilkerson. Burial was in Ozark cemetery. Born Maude Chrisman on July 5, 1878, she
was married to Wm. E. Wray in 1898 and to this union were born two children, Mrs.
Neva Sanders, who preceded her in death in 1948, and a son, Franklin N. Wray, of Chevy
Chase, Md. Her husband preceded her in death in 1903. In 1913 she was married to Louis
N. Cave, who survives along with a stepson, Ernest Cave of Kansas City, a son-in-law,
Oscar Sanders of Perryville, Mo., six grandchildren, and three brothers, Manford
Chrisman of Springfield and Hobart and Orby Chrisman of Fresno, Calif. In early life she
was a member of the Ozark Baptist church, later placing her membership with the Center
Point Church of Christ.
Cave, Maude Mae (Holmes) 4 Jun 1902 - 6 Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Frances (Harp) Holmes; married Willard W. Cave]
Mae Cave, 86, of Springfield, died at 6:30 a.m. Nov. 6 in her home. Services for
Mrs. Cave were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church,
with the Revs. John Holmes and Philip Wright officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. A longtime Springfield resident, Mrs. Cave was the daughter of John and
Frances Holmes, and was a charter member of the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Willard W.; three sons, James, Bill, and Mike, all of
Springfield; a sister, Ermal Skaggs, 13 grandchildren: and eight great-grandchildren.
Cave, W. E. 1940 - 24 Sep 1962 CCR 27 Sep 1962 p1
Funeral services for W. E. Cave, 22 of Springfield, who died at Monday night,
will be held at 3 p.m. Friday at the Harris Funeral Home in Ozark, with the Rev. R. W.
Forbis officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. He is survived by
his mother, Mrs. Alveeta Treon of Ozark, his father, William Cave of Dallas, Texas; one
sister, Mrs. Sharon Webb of Dallas; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Tyler of
Denver, Colo; a step-father, George Treon of Ozark and a step-brother, John Treon of
Springfield.
Cavener, Burl “B. W.” William 16 Jan 1908 - 12 Jul 2001
Burl “B.W.” William Cavener, 93, formerly of Marionville, left to be with his
Savior on July 12, 2001, at Greene Haven Nursing Home, Springfield. He was born
January 16, 1908, in Christian County to George and Sara Jane (Jackson) Cavener. Burl
was a dairy farmer and worked hard for many years at his profession. He married I
Adams on June 4, 1929. They were blessed with four children and 53 years of marriage
before I passed away. A daughter, Faye Thomas; a son, Carl Cavener; and a daughter-inlaw, Suzanne Cavener, also preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Darrell
Cavener and Junior Cavener and his wife, Linda, all of Marionville; a son-in-law, Duane

Thomas, Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Charlotte Cavener, Billings; six grandchildren;
14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Maudie Angus and Annabelle Bryson, both of
California. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic with Rev. James Gardener officiating. Burial was in IOOF
Cemetery, Marionville. Visitation was 6-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or donor’s choice. Republic
Monitor 19 July 2001) (Contributed by June Weaver)
Cavener, Carl Lee 23 Jan 1944 - 30 Nov 2000
Carl Lee Cavener, 56, Billings, died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2000,
at his home. He was born January 23, 1944, in Stone County to Burl and Mary (Adams)
Cavener. Mr. Cavener was formerly employed at the Belmont Casket Company and has
been a dairy farmer for most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Charlotte;
two brothers and their wives, Darrell and Suzanne Cavener and Junior and Linda Cavener
all of Marionville; his father, Burl Cavener, Springfield; a brother-in-law, Robert Thomas
and wife, Anita, Aurora; a sister-in-law, Kathryn Knobloch and husband, Sylvan,
Springfield, Ill; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
mother, I, and a sister, Faye. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday,
December 2, 2000, in Shiloh Baptist Church with the Rev. Sylvan Knobloch and Rev.
James Gardner officiating with burial in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The chapel will be open at 11 a.m. today for friends to
call. No formal visitation is planned.
(Springfield News-Leader 1 December 2000) (Contributed by June Weaver)
Cavener, Jerry Dean "J. D." 2 Aug 1937 - 13 May 2006 SN-L 16 May 2006
[Note: Son of Cleo & Mabel (Martin) Cavener; married 11 Apr 1969 Phyllis Bullington]
Jerry Dean "JD" Cavener passed away after a long illness at his home, May 13,
2006, at the age of 68. He was born August 2, 1937, in Walnut Grove, Missouri, the son
of Cleo and Mabel (Martin) Cavener. JD was united in marriage to Phyllis Bullington on
April 11, 1969, and to this union was born two children, Melinda and Gary. They raised
their family in Republic for 34 years. He retired from Springfield City Utilities water
department in 1999 after 36 years of service. JD enjoyed winters in Texas, drinking
coffee with the old timers and talking with his camping buddies. JD will most be
remembered for the love he had for his grandchildren. They were the light of his life. JD
was preceded in death by his father, Cleo Cavener; a sister, Julie Cavener; and a brother,
Bill Cavener. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Phyllis, Republic; a daughter and
husband, Melinda and Daniel Lohkamp, Nixa; a son and wife, Gary and Jennifer
Cavener, Republic; five grandchildren, Amanda, Joshua and Hannah Lohkamp, all of
Nixa, and Tyler and Jordan Cavener, both of Republic; his mother, Mabel Cavener; five
brothers and their spouses, Dale and Louise Cavener, Ray and Sandra Cavener, Denzel
and Pat Cavener, Tom and Janet Cavener, Jim and Judy Cavener; three sisters, Marge
Cavener, Shirley Shoemaker and husband, Denny, and Linda Crowe and husband Larry;
many cousins, nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006, at Calvary Baptist Church, Republic, with Rev. Mike
Green officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial will

follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Crane. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the
funeral home.
Cavener, Martha Elizabeth (Dyer) 26 Jul 1852 - 23 May 1923 CCR 25 May 1923
[Note: Daughter of James & ? (?) Dyer; married James Patrick Cavener 10 Jan 1849 - 6
Dec 1933]
Mrs. Martha Cavener, aged 61 years wife of James Cavener, living about four
miles southwest of Ozark, died at her home about 12:00 o'clock. M., Wednesday, May
23, 1923. At this time (Thursday) funeral arrangements have not been made owing to
several of the children living at various points in Colorado and California. Mrs. Cavener
was supposed to have fell in the yard Tuesday evening while caring for her chickens, at
any rate Mr. Cavener found her injured, supposedly from a fall. Dr. Robertson was at
once called, but it seemed nothing could be done, she becoming unconscious Wednesday
morning and passing away at noon. All of the above funerals were under the direction of
T. B. Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Company.
AND
Cavener, Martha Elizabeth (Dyer) 26 Jul 1852 - 23 May 1923 CCR 8 Jun 1923
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Cavener, wife of James Cavener, who died
Wednesday, May 23rd, was held Monday afternoon, May 28th, at the Union church at
Selmore, conducted by Rev. Sechler of Republic, with interment in the Selmore
cemetery. The deceased leaves the husband, James Cavener, one son, Neal, of Ontario,
Calif., and seven daughters, to wit: Mrs: Ross Collins, Mrs. John Deeds of Ozark, Mrs.
Clarence Hedgpeth of Springfield, Mrs. John D. Melton and Mrs. Leone Baird of
Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Charles Heubner of Adena, Colo. and Mrs: Belle Porter of Ft.
Morgan, Colo.
Cavener, Rolla
27 Jun 1905 - Aug 1978
Rolla Cavener, 73, Clever, died at 5:15 p.m. Monday in Sunshine Acres,
Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include two brothers, Burl, Marionville, and
Cleo, Crane; and four sisters, Mrs. Peggy Auker, Mrs. Billy Branson and Mrs. Maudie
Angus, all of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Jewel Boweling, Kansas City, Kan. Meadors will
announce arrangements. Contributed by June Weaver.
Cavener, Timothy O.
28 May 1841 - 4 Oct 1924
Funeral services for Timothy O. Cavener, 83, who died in his home Saturday
night on Dale Street will be held Thursday at Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of
Klinger Undertaking Company. Mr. Cavener is survived by his widow. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, October 7, 1924} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cavener, William Neal 31 Mar 1897 - 5 Dec 1988 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of James Patrick & Martha Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dyer) Cavener; married
Beaulah Young 26 Jul 1896 - Sep 1983]
William Neal Cavener, 91, of Upland, California, formerly of Ozark, died Dec. 5
at San Antonio Community Hospital, Upland. Memorial services for Mr. Cavener were
held Dec. 20, with burial in Riverside National Cemetery. A native of Ozark, Mr.
Cavener was a retired employee with the City of Ontario, living in California since 1922.

He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Mr. Cavener was preceded in death by his wife,
the former Beaulah Young of Nixa. He is survived by one son, James Neal Cavener, of
Asheville, North Carolina.
Cavette, Martha L. (Davis) 9 Jun 1861 - 1949
Mrs. Martha L. Cavette, 88, a former resident of Springfield, died at 2:40 p.m.
yesterday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Frank Lane, in Carthage.She was born June 9,
1861 at Clever, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Davis, pioneer farmers of that
vicinity. On October 14, 1880, she was married to James F. Cavette, who died in 1932.
She moved to Aurora and later to Springfield, then 16 years ago to Carthage. Other
survivors are three grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and a great, great-grandchild.
The funeral will probably be in Frazier chapel near Clever, with burial under the direction
of Knell. From the collection of Alice (Lane) Spellman, Contributed by Dan Spellman.
Cavin, Patricia Blanche (Rothermel) 16 Jun 1939 - 3 Jun 2006 SN-L 7 Jun 2006
[Note: married John Cavin]
Patricia Blanche Cavin passed away at the age of 66 on Saturday, June 3, 2006, at
Primrose Place Health Care Center. She was born on June 16, 1939, in Springfield. Over
the years, Pat resided in both Florida and Washington, but she lived in Springfield most
of her life. In her earlier life, she worked in quality control for area factories and raised
four sons. Before retirement, she was a personal caregiver. When able, Pat attended the
Village Church in Nixa and Ozark Highlands Church in Ozark with her family. Pat
battled emphysema for many years, and her strength and selflessness were an inspiration
to those around her. She always gave of herself to others, and her passion for her family
left a powerful legacy. Pat was also dedicated to her faith and was ready to be in the
presence of Jesus Christ and her heavenly Father. Pat is survived by her husband, John;
four sons in the Springfield area, Gino and his wife, Karen, Mark and his wife, Sharon,
Steve and his wife, Janice, and Scott and his wife, Lisa; nine grandchildren; two brothers,
Ted Rothermel and his wife, Juanita, John Rothermel and his wife, Donna; two sisters,
Thelma Copeland and Nancy Sloan. A memorial service will be held in Springfield on
Thursday, June 8, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield, 3506 N.
National Ave. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, June 7, 2006, at the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ozark Highlands Church, 1606
South 12th Ave., Ozark, MO 65721.
Cavner, George Elza 19 Apr 1901 - Feb 1984 SN-L 5 Feb 1984
George Elza Cavner, 82, Springfield, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center after a long illness. Mr. Cavner had lived here for 40 years and was a retired
farmer and a former mill worker for Lipscomb Grain and Feed. He was a member of the
Brown Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include 3 brothers, Henry and Warren of
Springfield, Bill of Texas; 2 sisters, Elsie Wicks of Springfield and Ethel Weeks of
Lockwood; and several nieces and nephews. Klinger Mortuary will announce service
arrangements.
AND
Cavner, George Elza 19 Apr 1901 - Feb 1984

Services for George Elza Cavner, 82, Springfield will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Klinger Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Williams officiating with burial in the Frazier
Cemetery near Boaz. Mr. Cavner died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 7-8 today. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, February 7, 1984}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cavner, Henry Fred
16 Jul 1906 - 31 Jul 2001
Henry Fred Cavner, 95, Springfield, died at 4:09 p.m., July 31, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. Henry was born in Boaz, Missouri, and was a farmer and
construction laborer. Henry was a fifty-year member of the Laborers International Union
of North America Local 676 and a member of High Street Baptist Church. Henry is
preceded in death by his parents, Tim and Nancy Cavner; brothers, Loren, Warren and
Elza Cavner; and sisters Gertie Painter, and Elsie Wicks. He is survived by his sister
Ethel Weeks of Lockwood, Missouri; nieces Mildred Reshaw and husband Charlie of
Ash Grove, Missouri, Rosa Mae Bolin of Springfield, Missouri and Marry Carr and
husband James of Jericho Springs, Missouri; two nieces in Houston, Texas; as well as
nephews, Joe Weeks of Chilhowee, Missouri, and Charles Weeks of Chattam,
Massachusetts. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 3, 2001, in Klinger
Chapel, with the Rev. Boone Middleton officiating. Interment will follow immediately in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Missouri. There will be no formal visitation, but family and
friends my call in the funeral home at their convenience.
Also Contributed to gwobit by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Cavner, Lucy (Sparkman) Inmon 1904 - May 1977
Mrs. Lucy Inmon Cavner, 72, of Springfield, died at 12:50 p.m. Sunday at Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Cavner, a lifelong resident of the Springfield
area, had worked as a nurse’s aide at St. John’s Hospital and was a member of the West
and Lincoln Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Warren; one son, Billy Joe
Inmon, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Decker, Springfield; one brother, John
Sparkman, Brookline; two half-sisters, Mrs. Jane Inmon, Springfield, and Mrs. Marie
Hart, Appleton City; and two granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Greenlawn Battlefield South Funeral Home with Jim Dando officiating. Burial will be in
McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 23, 1977}
After George’s death, Lucy remarried to Warren Cavener, but she is buried by George.
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cavner, William Warren 17 Sep 1904 - 27 Aug 1995
William Warren Cavner, 90, Springfield, Mo., died at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, August
27, 1995, in Greene Haven Nursing Home. He was born in Stone County. He was a
farmer and had worked at Goober and Matthews Novelty Shop. He is survived by a
brother, Henry Cavner, Rogersville; a sister, Ethel Weeks, Lockwood; a step-daughter,
Wanda Decker, Springfield; four nieces, Mildred Renshaw, Ash Grove, Erma Thompson
and Rosa Mae Bolin, both of Springfield, and I Carr, Jerico Springs; and two nephews,
Joe Weeks of Kansas City and Charles Weeks of Chatham, Mass. Services will be at
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 30, 1995, in Klingner Mortuary. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery, Boaz. Friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home.

Contributed by June Weaver.
Cawthorn, Bondena "Bonnie" (Winfrey) 31 Jan 1919 - 2 Sep 2001 CCH-N 12 Sep
2001
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Vernia Winfrey; married Jesse Edwin Cawthorn 1 Mar
1902 - 13 Jun 1979]
Bondena "Bonnie" Cawthorn, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, Sept. 2,
surrounded by family at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Jan. 31, 1919 in Polk, the
daughter of Richard and Vernia Winfrey. She married Jesse E. Cawthron who preceded
in death by a brother, Emmitt Winfrey, a sister, Cora Craddick, and her parents. Mrs.
Cawthorn and her husband operated Jesse and Bonnie's Cafe at Dogwood and she later
worked for Native Wood Products in Ozark, she also was Baptist by faith. Survivors
include: three children, Larry Cawthorn and his wife Toby, St. Paris, Ohio, Brent
Cawthorn, Ozark, and Donna Pinegar and her husband Bob, Ozark: four grandchildren,
Ashlea Pinegar, Eric Pinegar and his wife Julie, Heath Cawthorn and his wife, Leslie, and
Larry Dean Cawthorn, II; two great-grandchildren, Jake and Madison; three sisters, Cleo
Vest, Bolivar, Charlene Carter and her husband Leonard, Glendale, Ariz., and Minnie
Brady, Canyonville, Ore.; a brother, J.V. Winfrey, Bolivar, nieces; nephews; and a host
of friends. Funeral services were Sept. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ron
Burns officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Cawthorn, Jesse Edwin 1 Mar 1902 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: married Bondena “Bonnie” Winfrey 31 Jan 1919 - 2 Sep 2001]
Services for Jesse Erwin Cawthron, 77, Ozark, were held Saturday in Adams
Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Barnett officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr.
Cawthorn died June 13 in Springfield MediCenter after a short illness. He was the retired
owner of the Dinner House in Dogwood. Survivors include his wife. Bonnie; four sons,
Bob, Fort Smith, Ark., Eudell, Atlanta, Larry, Springfield, Ohio and Brent, Ozark; three
daughters, Mrs. Louise Fleming, Dallas, Texas, Mrs. Eudora Haydon, Little Rock, Ark.
and Mrs. Donna Pinegar, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Rose and Mrs. Cecil
Woolsey, both of Springdale, Ark. and Mrs. Dilla Hendrix, Bentonville, Ark,; 17
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
AND
Cawthorn, Jesse Edwin 1 Mar 1902 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 pB6
We want to express our sincere thanks for all the prayers, flowers and food, also
the many kindness extended us during the loss of our husband and father, Jess E.
Cawthorn. Special thanks to Rev. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Adams and friends of the
Nazarene Church. Bonnie Cawthorn, Larry Cawthorn, Donna Pinegar, Brent Cawthorn.
Cawthra, Effa A. (Walker) 1884 - Dec 1968 CCR 5 Dec 1968 p8
Mrs. Effa A. Cawthra, 84, of Springfield, died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday in BurgeProtestant Hospital. Surviving are four sons; Earnest, Longmont, Colo., Walter, Ozark,
Robert, Marshfield and Glenn, Sparta; and a daughter, Mrs. Edna Ebel, Springfield. Othe
survivors include three brothers, Herbert Walker, Paramount, Calif., Carl, Bellflower,
Calif. and Earl. Seymour; three sisters, Mrs. Fay Cole, Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs.

Golda Craig, Reinbeck, Iowa; 19 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren.
Arrengements are under direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
AND
Cawthra, Effa A. (Walker) 1884 - Dec 1968 CCR 12 Dec 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Effa A. Cawthra, 84, of Springfield were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. John W. Verta officiating. Burial was in
Fordland Cemetery.
Cawthra, Eva M. 29 Apr 1912 - 3 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: married Walter Cawthra 1 Aug 1909 - Nov 1983]
Eva M. Cawthra, 76, of Ozark, died at 11:25 a.m. May 3 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Cawthra were held Friday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Fordland
Cemetery. Mrs. Cawthra had lived in Christian County all of her life. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Walter, in 1983. She is survived by five sons, Roger Daniels,
Elkland, Jimmy Daniels, Ft. Worth, Texas, William Cawthra, Springfield, Gerald
Cawthra, Springfield, and Robert Cawthra, Kimberling City; four daughters, Mrs. Eula
Mae Harvey, Ozark, Mrs. Donna Murphy, Springfield, Mrs. Phyllis Hendrickson, Ozark,
and Mrs. Linda Burks, Ozark; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Rosie Jones, Ozark, and Janie Shipman, Ft. Wayne, Indiana; and one half-sister, Urma
Boatwright, Ozark.
Cawthra, Glenn Samuel 19 Sep 1920 - 27 Aug 2006 SN-L 29 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of William & Effie (Walker) Cawthra; married 1946 Marie]
Glenn Samuel Cawthra, age 85, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006.
He was born September 19, 1920, in Dighton, Kansas, the son of William and Effie
(Walker) Cawthra. In 1946 he and his wife, Marie, were united in marriage. Mr. Cawthra
was an electrician and a member of the IBEW in Local Union #453. He was a member of
Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie; three children and their
spouses, Jerry and Lea Cawthra, Nixa, Glynda and William Linder, Marshfield, and
Kenneth and Linda Cawthra, Sparta; five grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister. A graveside funeral
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 31, in Sparta Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth
Lupton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church or charity of the donor's
choice.
Cerretti, Richard J., Rev. 23 Nov 1919 - 2 May 2001 CCH-N 16 May 2001
[Note: married 23 Jun 1941 Ruby Esther Skelton 7 Jul 1915 - 5 Oct 1999 ]
Richard J. Cerretti, 81, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. Rev. Cerretti was born Nov. 23, 1919 in Plainfield,
N.J., and was married to Ruby Skelton on June 23, 1941. She preceded him in death Oct.
5, 1999. Surviving is one brother, John Cerretti, South River, N.J.; two sisters, Lee Lund,
Springhill, Fla., and Louise Beleno, Bangor, Penn.; and a sister-in-law, Grace Cerretti,
East Brunswick, N.J. He was preceded in death by one brother, Henry, and two sisters,
Mary and Terry. Also surviving are seven children, Ruskin, Pleasant Hill, Calif, Richard,

Hannibal, Ramona, Decatur, Texas, Randall, Branson, Rowena, Kailua, Hawaii, Roger,
Emporia, Kan., and Ruth of Honolulu, Hawaii. There are also 14 grandchildren and one
great-grandson. He would want to have acknowledged his special friends Bonnie Stanton
and Albert Fisher, as well as the many, many friends that had such a positive influence on
his life. Rev. Cerretti, a retired Presbyterian minister, had served congregations in
Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. Most recently he served as care captain of the
Jewish Roots Sunday School Class at James River Assembly of God church in Ozark
where he was known for his loving, caring attitude that reached across generational lines.
Rev. Cerretti was quite active in the Ozark/Springfield area, serving as president of the
board of directors for the Ozark Senior Center. He was instrumental in helping pass the
recent senior service fund tax proposal for Christian County senior citizens.. He was a
frequent blood donor and was just one unit shy of giving a total of 17 gallons of blood to
the Red Cross. Rev. Cerretti was a member of the Pat Jones Springfield Family YMCA
and won numerous medals at the Southwest Missouri Office on Aging's Senior Fitness
Days in swimming, rope jumping and table tennis. Rev. Cerretti served as Ombudsman
with the Council of Churches of the Ozarks from 1980 to 1997 and continued to be active
as an honorably retired clergyman in the John Calvin Presbytery. Rev. Cerretti frequently
enjoyed many of the Branson shows, especially Dino because of his Christian Testimony.
He also enjoyed retelling jokes he heard there and elsewhere and was known as quite the
storyteller. He was a paradox in that he gave new meaning to the word "pennypincher"
and yet gave regularly to over 30 different charities. A visitation was held Sunday, May 6
in Adams Funeral Homes, Ozark. A memorial service was Tuesday, May 8 in James
River Assembly of God Church. A private burial was held in Selmore Cemetery.
Cerretti, Ruby Esther (Skelton) 7 Jul 1915 - 5 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of Chester & Esther (Aldridge) Skelton; married Rev. Richard J. Cerretti
23 Nov 1919 - 2 May 2001]
Ruby Esther Cerretti, daughter of Chester and Esther (Aldridge) Skelton, was
born July 7, 1915 in Anlauf, OR., and died October 5,1999 in the Ozark Riverview
Manor. Early in life she attended the Salvation Army in Salem, OR. and eventually
attended the Salvation Army Training College in San Francisco which eventuated in
being asked if she would serve as a pioneer Missionary to Canton, China where she
served from 1935-1939. The war between China and Japan forced her to return to the
U.S. While in this country she met a young Lieut. at an Officers Council, whom she later
married and became Mrs. Capt. Richard Cerretti. The union was consummated on June
23, 1942 and together served the Salvation Army in several Pennsylvania cities for six
years. This union was blessed with seven children. Ruskin I. Cerretti and his wife Jodi,
Pleasant Hill, CA., Richard N. Cerretti and his wife Dorothy, Hannibal, Ramona, Cerretti
and her husband Don Woller, Decatur, Texas, Randall T. Cerretti and his wife, Cathy,
Branson, Rowena Cerretti and her husband John Kerr, Kailua, Hawaii, Roger B. Cerretti
and his wife Andrea, Em Emporia, KS, and Ruth Cerretti, an adopted child from Seoul,
Korea living in Honolulu, HI. Survivors include besides Rev. Richard J., fourteen
grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Ruby requested her body to be sent to the
University of Missouri Columbia, with the assistance of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In
lieu of flowers, you are requested to send contributions to the Presbyterian Church, Box
328, Ozark, MO. In memory of Ruby. A memorial service was held at the Ozark

Presbyterian Church, Saturday, October 9, 1999, at 2:20 p.m., Rev. Karla Endicott.,
officiating.
Chadwick, Hollis Lewis 30 May 1938 - 6 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Virgil & Birdie (Couch) Chadwick; married 31 Aug 1968 Mary Jane
Carron]
Hollis L. Chadwick, age 62, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2001 in
his home. He was born May 30, 1938 in Whitwell, TN, the son of Virgil and Birdie
(Couch) Chadwick. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Mr. Chadwick was employed by Ozark Chrysler Plymouth and Bud Martin Chrysler
BMW as service manager. On August 31, 1968 he and Mary Jane Carron were married.
He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. He was also a member of
American Legion Post 676 and V.F.W His parents preceded him in death as well as three
brothers, Arthur, Ralph, and Earl. Survivors include: His wife, Mary Jane; a daughter,
Natalie "Sis" Delassus; four sons, Robert, Dean, Chuck, and Christopher Chadwick;
seven grandchildren; four brothers, Creed "Bob", Floyd, Luther, and Lloyd Chadwick;
and a sister, Agnes Hancock. A funeral mass was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January
10, in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating.
Burial followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church Building Fund or St. John's Hospice Care.
Chaffin, Dora (Theroff) 1891 - 19 Apr 1972 CCR 27 Apr 1972 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Chaffin, 80, of Route 1, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. William Sears officiating. Burial
was in Holland Cemetery. Mrs. Chaffin, a longtime resident of Kansas City, Kan., died at
9:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in Cox Medical Center, after a short illness. She moved
to Greene County in 1956 and was a member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are three
brothers, August A. Theroff of McLouth, Kan., Chris A. Theroff of Basehor, Kan., and
John J. Theroff of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Edna McKinley and Mrs.
Freda Chess, both of Kansas City, Kan.; a stepson, Frank L. Chaffin of Kansas City, Kan.
Chaffin, Everett E. 1885 - 6 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Nathaniel Henry "Narl" & Sarildra Elizabeth (Brown) Chaffin; married
Belle]
Everett E. Chaffin, 66, died Wednesday, February 6 at his home north of
Rogersville, MO. Mr. Chaffin had been in ill health for the past 10 years. Surviving are
his wife, Mrs. Belle Chaffin; a daughter Mrs. Audie Siler of the home; and a brother,
T. B. Chaffin of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the White
Oak Chapel with Rev. Floyd Hitchcock of Springfield officiating. Burial was in the
White Oak Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Chaffin, Fred M. 1889 - 16 Dec 1962
CCR 20 Dec 1962 p5
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel
at Ozark for Fred M. Chaffin, 73, who died early Saturday at his home four miles
southwest of here. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery. He was a native of Christian

County, returning her 12 years ago, after many years in Kansas City, where he was a
locomotive inspector. Surviving are his wife, Dora, of the home; one son, Frank of
Kansas City; one brother, Elmer, of route 2. The Rev. James Melton officiated.
Chaffin, James Eligah 1851 - 22 Feb 1945 CCR 2 Mar 1949
James Eligah Chaffin, 93, died February 22, at his home in Rogersville
community where he had spent his entire life. From an early age he lived a faithful
Christian life. His wife preceded him in death seventeen years ago. Survivors are a
daughter, Mrs. Velma Boyd of the home; one grandson, Donald Boyd; one greatgrandson; four sisters, Mrs. Susan Samuels of Rogersville, Mrs. Mary Summers and Mrs.
Mary Everly of Montana and Mrs. Lena Stowe of Springfield. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday afternoon, February 24, at 2:00 pm in the Center Point church by
Rev. Wilson. Burial was in the Dodson cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
home of Ozark.
Chaffin, James Newton 24 Sep 1878 - 15 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Jessie Wiles & Lucy Ann (Holland) Chaffin; married 28 Sep 1919 Alice
Keltner 24 Jun 1897 - 10 Feb 1933]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for James Newton Chaffin, 95, of Route 1,
Rogersville in Elma Grove Methodist Church south of Rogersville with the Rev. Ival
Bumgardner officiating. Burial will be in the Roller Cemetery under direction of Marsh
of Rogersville. Mr. Chaffin died at 9:15 a.m. Monday at his home after a two-week
illness. A native of Christian County,. Mr. Chaffin was a retired farmer. He was a
member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge 296 for more than 50 years. Survivors include his
wife, Alice; four sons, Willard, Ray and the Rev. John Chaffin; all of Route 1,
Rogersville; and Charles Wayne of Independence; one step-son, R. I. Keltner, of 1110
South Ferguson, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Smith of Route 1, Rogersville
and Mrs. Lula Wolfe of 420 East Chestnut, Springfield; one brother, Henry of Route 1,
Rogersville; two sister, Mrs. May Mooney, also of Route 1, Rogersville, and Mrs. Flora
Watts of Springfield and 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Chaffin, Joe Donald 5 Dec 1929 - 27 Nov 2004 SN-L 30 Nov 2004 & CCH-N 1 Dec
2004
[Note: Son of T.B. and Jessie (Stratton) Chaffin; married 1947 Sue Davis]
Joe Donald Chaffin, age 74, of Fremont Hills, passed away Saturday, November
27, 2004, in his home. He was born December 5, 1929, in Ozark, the son of T.B. and
Jessie (Stratton) Chaffin. In 1947 he and Sue Davis were united in marriage. Mr. Chaffin
was a well known respected builder in the area. He served as mayor of Ozark for eight
years, and was instrumental in bringing Fasco Industries to Ozark. He also served as
mayor of Fremont Hills, working to bring it to 4th Class City status. He was an avid
fisherman, and enjoyed hunting. Survivors include his wife, Sue; a son, Chris Chaffin and
wife, Deanna; a grandson, Chris Chaffin and his wife, Erica; two brothers, Jim Chaffin
and his wife, Pat, and Bob Chaffin and his wife, Lois; a sister-in-law, Myrtis Chaffin;
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Joe Chaffin, a brother, Maurice
Chaffin, and his parents. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 2, in

Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the
donor's choice.
Chaffin, Joe Donald, II 14 Jul 1948 - 26 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Joe Donald & Sue (Davis) Chaffin]
Joe Donald Chaffin II, 40, of Ozark, died Jan. 26 in his home after a long illness.
Services for Mr. Chaffin were held Jan. 29 at the Harris Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Chaffin attended the
Ozark schools, graduating in 1966. He attended the University of Missouri at Rolla where
he graduated in 1970 as a civil engineer. He was active in carpentry and construction, and
was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Mr. Chaffin's survivors include his parents,
Joe D. and Sue Chaffin, Ozark; a sister, Cindy Chaffin, Ozark; a brother, Thomas C.
Chaffin, Ozark; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis, Springfield.
Chaffin, Joseph N. 16 May 1894 - 11 May 1970 CCR 14 May 1970 p8
[Note: Son of J. Joseph & Nancy (Hanks) Chaffin; married Bessie F. Russell 21 Apr
1899 - Jun 1986]
Joseph N. Chaffin, 75, Ozark, died at 5:40 p.m. Monday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital, following a short illness. Mr. Chaffin was a lifelong resident of Christian
County, served 16 years as Christian County treasurer, member of First Baptist at Ozark
and served as secretary to the Ozark Board of Education, Survivors include his wife,
Bessie; one daughter, Mrs. Joella Pierce of Ozark; two sons, Russell Chaffin of Republic
and Kenneth Chaffin of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Lena Fulton of Rogersville; eight
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
the Harris Funeral Home at Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be
in Ozark Cemetery.
Chaffin, Maggie Belle (Horn)
10 Sep 1871 - 27 Dec 1953 CCR 31 Dec 1953 p8
Funeral services for Maggie Belle Chaffin, 82, who died Sunday at her home in
Kansas City, were held Wednesday at Harmony Church, west of Rogersville, conducted
by Reverend Lynn Swadley. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of Christian County, born Maggie Belle Horn,
she was married to Newt M. Chaffin in 1911. To this union were born six children. Her
husband and four children preceded her in death. Her immediate survivors include two
sons, Robert and Raymond Chaffin, both of Kansas City, 11 grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Lula Hayden of Ava, Mo. She became a member of
the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at the age of 16, later was a member of the Smyrna Baptist
Church for a number of years, and at the time of her death was a member of the Benton
Avenue Baptist Church in Kansas City where she had made her home for the past 25
years.
Chaffin, Mary M. (Johnson)
31 Jan 1872 - 13 Sep 1956 CCR 20 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Chaffin, 84 who died Thursday, Sept. 13 at the
home of a niece, Mrs. Iva Gorthey, were held Saturday morning in the chapel of the
Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield under
direction of Chaffin. Immediate survivors include two sons, Fred Chaffin and Elmer

Chaffin, both of Route 1, Rogersville; two grandchildren, one brother and one sister. She
was a member of the Center Point Church.
Chaffin, Pansy L. 3 Nov 1896 - 31 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
Services for Mrs. Pansy L. Chaffin, 82, Yorba Linda, Calif, formerly of
Rogersville, were held Sunday in the Harmony Baptist Church in Rogersville, with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Smith Cemetery under direction of
Marsh of Rogersville, Mrs. Chaffin died March 21 in a Yorba Linda hospital.
Chaffin, Russell Leon 8 Jun 1928 - 15 Oct 2004 SN-L 17 Oct 2004
Russell Leon Chaffin, 76, Republic, passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at noon at
Cox South hospital. He was born June 8, 1928, in Ozark. He was preceded in death by his
father, J.N. Chaffin, mother Bessie Chaffin, and brother Gerald Chaffin. He was united in
marriage to Juanita M. Knox on Oct. 18, 1951; Russell and Juanita would have celebrated
their 53rd anniversary on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004. Russell was a retired U.S. Army
veteran. He worked at the Southwest Regional Stockyards for 35 years and was a lifelong
cattleman. They have made their home in Republic for 50 years. Survivors include his
wife, Juanita Chaffin; one son, Rick Chaffin and wife Lyndia of Ozark; two daughters,
Kay Edwards and Kathy Chaffin, of Republic; three grandsons, Joel and Cory Chaffin of
Ozark, Scott Edwards and wife Nicki of Republic; one great-grandson, Gage Edwards;
one sister, Joella Pierce of Ozark; one brother, Kenneth Chaffin and wife Darlene of
Ozark; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 18, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Minister Jerry Keene
officiating. Burial will be in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 5 to 7
p.m. today, Oct. 17, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fair Haven
Children's Home at Strafford, would be appreciated.
Chaffin, Stewart Glen
1895 - 5 Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
Stewart Glen Chaffin, 72, Rogersville, was dead on arrival at 11:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 5 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City. Mr. Chaffin was on a trip to
visit his daughter in California and became ill while changing trains in Kansas City and
died within minutes.He was a retired farmer and a member of the Harmony Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Pansy; one daughter, Mrs. Dean Chaffin Neuschafer,
Yorba Linda, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were by KelleyFerrell-Marsh of Rogersville.
Chaffin, Thomas Benton 9 Aug 1884 - 28 Oct 1965
CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Nathaniel Henry "Narl" & Sarildra Elizabeth (Brown) Chaffin; married
first Pearl Tillman; married second Jessie L. Stratton 24 Apr 1897 - 16 Mar 1982]
Funeral services for Thomas B. Chaffin, 81, retired funeral director, who died this
morning at five 0’clock at his home in Ozark, after a lengthy illness, will be held
Saturday at 2 p.m. at Harris Chapel here. A complete obituary will not be available until
next week’s edition. Several Ozark business places are planning to close Saturday
afternoon from two until three o’clock for the funeral services.
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Chaffin, Thomas Benton 9 Aug 1884 - 28 Oct 1965
CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1

Funeral services were held Saturday for a well-known former funeral director.,
Thomas B. Chaffin, 81, who died at 5 a.m. Thursday in his home here. He entered the
undertaking business in Ozark in 1920 and served as a funeral director until Sept. 1, 1962
when he sold his business which became Harris Funeral Home.
Mr. Chaffin also
served 14 years on the Ozark Board of Education, of which he was president six years.
He served as coroner six years, being elected to his first term in 1932. He was a member
of the Ozark Christian Church and Friend Lodge No. 351 A. F. and A. M. Surviving are
his wife, Jessie; four sons, Thomas M., Pine Bludd, Ark., James E. Bartlesville, Okla..
Robert L. Waseca, Minn. and Joe Donald Chaffin, mayor of Ozark; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with
the Rev. Don Jewell officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Chaillie, Tommye Jo (Taylor) 17 Sep 1908 - 21 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note; Daughter of Joe and Kittye E. Taylor; married 1937 Paul A. Chaillie]
Tommye Jo Taylor Chaillie died of leukemia on Sunday, March 21, 1999 in her
daughter's home in Ozark. Tommye Jo was born on September 17, 1908 in Collin
County, Texas to Kittye E. and Joe Taylor. The family moved to Oklahoma City in 1923
where Tommye Jo attended Wilson Elementary School, Central High School and
Oklahoma City University. She also attended Christian College (now Columbia College)
in Missouri. In 1937, Tommye Jo and Paul A. Chaillie were married and moved to
Temple City, California. She lived there for 51 years. In 1988, she moved to Ozark with
her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter, where she resided until her death. She was
preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jim Campbell Taylor. She is survived
by her daughter, Merrilee Tieche; her granddaughter and her husband, Maria and Randy
Melton; three beloved great-granddaughters, Sarah, Emily and Madison Melton, all of
Ozark; her sister and her husband, Danette and Marvin Chapman of Oklahoma City; a
sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Taylor of Minneapolis, MN; as well as several nieces and
nephew. It was Tommye Jo's wish to rest beside her mother and father, so she will be
buried at a later date at Memorial Cemetery in Oklahoma City. The family requests that,
in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 1465 E.
Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65809-2420. Local arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Chainey, Beth Ann (Melton) 29 Jul 1961 - 9 Feb 2000 CCH-N 23 Feb 2000
Beth Ann Melton Chainey, 38, Springfield, went to be with the Lord at 3:47 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, from a sudden illness. She was
born July 29, 1961, in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, the daughter of
Dale and Donna Melton of Willard. Beth graduated from Walnut Grove High School,
class of 1979. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, John, and her four children,
Christopher John, John Paul, David Allen, and Sarah Beth. She was a loving wife,
mother, daughter, sister and caring friend. She was loved by her parents, and two sisters,
Karen Melton, Springfield, and Linda Bean, Walnut Grove, and a brother, David and
Beth Melton, Walnut Grove. She had a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends. She
was preceded in death by Leland and Lucille Melton, and Ernest and Emma Glenn, of
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Chainey Educational Children’s Fund in

the Bank of Ash Grove, Walnut Grove Branch. Beth touched many lives with her sense
of humor, great laugh, and caring concern for others.
Also Contributed to gwobit by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Chainey, Mildred M. (Burge) 10 Nov 1922 - 30 Mar 2004
CCH-N 07 Apr 2004
Mildred M. Chainey, 81, Ozark, died at 1:39 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004 in St.
John's Hospital. She was born on Nov. 10, 1922 in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of the
late Jess and Verna (Coleburn) Burge. She was united in marriage to her soul mate
Jerome Chainey in Springfield. She crocheted more than 50 baby blankets for the moms
at her church. She was a member of Ozark Full Gospel Church in Ozark and was
dedicated to working in the food harvest for her church. She loved to collect dolls and
had a huge assortment of Cabbage Patch Dolls. She had a wonderful sense of humor and
was a loving person. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Earl,
Robert and George Burge; three sisters, Francis Sullivan, Ruth and Martha Yeats; a son,
Charles Akers; and a nephew, Tony Sullivan. Survivors include her loving husband,
Jerome Chainey; daughter, Jackalyn Whitmore; three grandchildren, Bobby, Peggy Roth
and husband Tim, and Tiffany; and one great-grandson, Zacharian, all of Springfield, Ill.;
and her dog "Choice".
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Chambers, Dixie Merritt (Siler) 13 Oct 1916 – 29 Jul 1992 NN-E 5 Aug 1992
Dixie Merritt Chambers, 75, died Wednesday, July 29, in Trinity Lutheran
Hospital, Kansas City. She was born Oct. 13, 1916, at Cotter, Kan., the daughter of
Frederick and Athelia Merritt Siler. On Nov. 18, 1933, she was married to Theodore
Chambers, who preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by five
brothers and sisters. Mrs. Chambers had been a resident of the Ozark area since the
1940s. Survivors include four sons and their wives, David and Ann Chambers,
Springfield, Joe and Cindy Chambers, Smithville, Ted and Judy Chambers, Ozark, and
Frank and Vicki Chambers, Liberty; two sisters, Virgie Simpson, Howard's Ridge, and
Cuma Dosher, Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Lexie Siler, Bakersfield, Calif.; 10 grandchildren;
and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Aug. 1 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Chambers, Linkford Kent 3 May 1961 - 4 May 1961 CCR 11 May 1961 p4
Services for Linkford Kent Chambers, one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Linkford
Chambers, Jr., Route 1, Billings, who died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at the Aurora
Community Hospital, were at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Wright’s Chapel with the Rev. Hurel
Merrit; officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Lewis Paul and Randy Lynn, both of
the home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Link Chambers of Crane and his
maternal grandparents, Mrs. Alta King of Route 1, Billings.
Chambers, Theodore Roosevelt 15 Sep 1912 - 5 Oct 1974 OH 10 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: married Dixie Merritt Siler 13 Oct 1916 - 29 Jul 1992]
OZARK - Funeral services for Theodore Roosevelt Chambers, 62, Kansas City, a
former Ozark resident, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Adams Chapel here with the Rev.

Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark. Mr. Chambers
died Saturday afternoon in St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City after a long illness. He was
an operating engineer for the Bendix Company in Kansas City. Surviving are his wife,
Dixie; four sons, David of 2148 North Crutcher, Springfield; Joseph and Franklin S., both
of Kansas City; and Michael of Ozark; two brothers, Claude and Bill, both of El Cajon,
Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Etta Cole, El Cajon, Mrs. Mae Pinney, Opa Locka, Fla. and
Mrs. Blanche Rhodes, Phoenix, Ariz. and nine grandchildren.
Champ, Mildred Opal (Wood) 13 May 1927 - 26 Jan 2004
SN-L 27 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Simeon & Maude Ethel (Wasson) Wood; married Orvis Champ
21 Dec 1924 - 15 May 1994]
Mildred Opal Champ, age 76, of Nixa, passed away Monday, January 26, 2004, in
Cox South Hospital. She was born May 13, 1927, in Webb City, the daughter of Isaac
Simeon Wood and Maude Ethel (Wasson) Wood. In 1946 she graduated from Webb City
High School. On May 25, 1946, she and Orvis W. Champ were united in marriage. He
preceded her in death in 1994. Mrs. Champ had been a resident of Nixa since 1960. She
was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church and was active in the Nixa Senior Center.
Before Mr. Champ passed away they enjoyed fishing whenever possible. She loved her
family, and friends knew she would always have a smile for them. In addition to her
husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Janice Marie Wicklund, two brothers,
Don and Roy Wood, and two sisters, Heulah Eutsler, and Betty Edwards. Survivors
include a daughter, Patricia Allspaw and husband Charles J., Fair Grove; a
granddaughter, Dawn Michelle Palmerton, Springfield; a great-granddaughter, Ashley
Marie Palmerton; two step grandchildren, Samantha Allspaw, Springfield, and Holli
Winn, and her husband Schyler, Joplin; two sisters, Mary Ellen Bronyish, Deckerville,
Michigan, and Mable Johnson, Webb City; and thirteen nieces and nephews. A graveside
funeral will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in Springfield National Cemetery, with Pastor Art
Hicklin officiating, and Pastor Hosea Bilyeu providing music. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa. Visitation will be
from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Fremont Hills Baptist Church.
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Champ, Mildred Opal (Wood) 13 May 1927 - 26 Jan 2004 CCH-N 26 Jan 2004
Mildred Opal Champ, 76, Nixa, died Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 in Cox South
Hospital. She was born May 13, 1927 in Webb City, the daughter of Isaac Simeon Wood
and Maude Ethel (Wasson) Wood. In 1946, she graduated from Webb City High School.
On May 25, 1946, she and Orvis W. Champ were united in marriage. Champ had been a
resident of Nixa since 1960. She was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church and was
active in the Nixa Senior Center. Before Champ's death they enjoyed fishing whenever
possible. She loved her family, and friends knew she would always have a smile for
them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orvis, in 1994; a daughter, Janice
Marie Wicklund; two brothers, Don and Roy Wood; and two sisters, Heulah Eutsler and
Betty Edwards. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Allspaw and husband Charles J.,
Fair Grove; a granddaughter, Dawn Michelle Palmerton, Springfield; a greatgranddaughter, Ashley Marie Palmerton; two step-grandchildren, Samantha Allspaw,
Springfield, and Holli Winn and husband Schyler, Joplin; two sisters, Mary Ellen

Bronyish, Deckerville, Mich., and Mable Johnson, Webb City; and 13 nieces and
nephews. A graveside funeral was held at 1 p.m. Jan. 29 in Springfield National
Cemetery, with Pastor Art Hicklin officiating, and Pastor Hosea Bilyeu providing music.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd.,
Nixa. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m. Jan. 28 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Fremont Hills Baptist Church.
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Champ, Orvis Wandle 21 Dec. 1924 - 15 May 1994 OH 18 May 1994
[Note: Son of Lee & Merea Bower (Payne) Champ; married Mildred]
Orvis Wandle Champ, 69, Nixa, died Sunday, May 15, 1994 at 12:25 p.m. in his
home. He was born Dec. 21, 1924 in Clever, son of Lee and Merea Bower Payne Champ.
He was an electrician and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers since 1952. He loved fishing and was a fishing guide on Table Rock Lake. He
was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Wilda Champ; and a daughter, Janice
Wicklund. Survivors include his wife, Mildred, of the home; a daughter, Patricia
Allspaw, and her husband, Jeff, Fair Grove; two brothers, Charles Bower, Springfield,
and Lee Champ, state of California; three grandchildren, Michelle Palmerton, and her
husband, Fred, Springfield; and Hollidae and Samantha Allspaw, Joplin; and one greatgreat-grandchild, Ashley Marie Palmerton, Springfield. Funeral services will be
Wednesday, May 18, at 1 p.m., at Springfield National Cemetery with the Rev. Hosea
Bilyeu Jr. officiating. Visitation was Tuesday May 17 in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa.
Champion, Luther C. 11 Apr 1968 - 21 Jan 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Frank & Gertie Champion; married Janet Smith]
Luther C. Champion, 33, Springfield, died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, January 21,
1997, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born April 11, 1968, in Fort Sill,
Oklahoma, the son of Frank and Gertie Champion. He was a 1985 graduate of SMSU and
was employed as a power dispatcher for Associated Electric Cooperative. He was an avid
golfer and a loyal fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. He will be
greatly missed by his family and friends "We love you, Luther." He is survived by his
wife, Janet (Smith); his mother and father-in-law, Judith and Kenneth Nall, Nixa; his
sister and brother-in-law, Donna and David Lee; a niece, Taylor Ann Lee; brothers-inlaw, Keith and Calvin Smith, Nixa; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Champion, Citrus
Heights, California; a brother, Wayne, Escondido, California; and a nephew and a niece.
Miles Michaela Champion. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, January 24, 1997, in
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev. Howard Cavner officiating under the
direction of Bob and Don Lohmeyer. Burial was in Hazlewood Cemetery. Visitation was
Thursday evening in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys
and Girls Clubs of Springfield, 1300 N. Booneville, Springfield, MO 65802.
Chaney, Tyler Leon 13 Jun 1993 - 13 Jun 1993 NN-E 23 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Marty & Ginger (Hampton) Chaney]
Tyler Leon Chaney, infant died Monday, June 13, 1993, in Springfield. He was
born June 13, in Springfield, the son of Marty and Ginger (Hampton) Chaney. Survivors

include his parents, Marty and Ginger Chaney, Green Forest; maternal grandparents,
Lawrence and Sharon Hampton, Oak Grove; paternal grandmother, Irene Chaney, Green
Forest; maternal great-grandparents, Clifton and Althea Hampton, Ava, and Velma
Kindrick, Highlandville; paternal great-grandparents, Oma Chaney, Rule, Ark., and
Vinnie Pinkley, Cheyenne, Wyo.; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services
were held Saturday, June 19, at the Rule Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Bales officiating.
Burial was in the Rule Cemetery under the direction of Nelson Funeral Service.
Chapman, Bessie Lee (Thompson) Hudson 31 Jul 1907 - 11 Jun 2002 CCH-N 26 Jun
2002
[Note: Daughter of Joe and Tabitha (Marlan) Thompson; married first ? Hudson; married
1932 Lester L. Chapman 30 Jun 1909 - 1 Feb 1982]
Bessie Lee Chapman, 94, St. Joseph, formerly of Sparta, passed away at 10:30
p.m. June 11, 2002, in Heartland Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph. She was born July
31, 1907, in Leadhill, Ark., the daughter of Joe and Tabitha (Marlan) Thompson. In 1932,
she was united in marriage to Lester L. Chapman. She was a lifetime member of the
Sparta Assembly of God Church and a loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband Lester, one son Glen Hudson, three sisters
and two brothers. She is survived by: Three sons, Charles Chapman, Haysville, Kan.,
Roy Chapman, Ozark, Ernie Chapman, Virginia Beach, Va.; one daughter Tabitha
Walker, St. Joseph; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and many other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held June 15, 2002, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield.
Chapman, Cindy Ivohn Jun 1968 - 6 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: Daughter of Larry & ? (Clanton) Chapman]
Cindy Ivohn Chapman, six-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Chapman,
Ozark, reportedly suffering from lung congestion, was rushed to St. John’s Hospital
Tuesday morning when her condition suddenly become worse. The child was pronounced
dean upon arrival at 6:10 a.m. Surviving in addition to the parents, are two sisters, Rita
Ann and Lisa Kay, both of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Chapman, Pierce City and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Clanton, Dallas,
Tex. The Rev. Lewis Meade will officiate at services today at 2 p.m. in Bethel Church
north of Pierce City. Burial will be in Pierce City Cemetery under direction of Wilks
Brothers Funeral Home of Pierce City.
Chapman, Flossie Jane (Biers) 26 Nov 1895 - 8 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Elizabeth (Saylor) Biers; married Vonnie V. Chapman 5
Jun 1895 - 20 Aug 1967]
Flossie Jane Chapman, 93, of Nixa, died at 9:50 a.m. March 8 at Cox Medical
Center South, after a short illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Chapman were held March
13 at Hopedale Cemetery with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Services were under
the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by
her husband, V.V. Surviving are one son, Joe Chapman, Arlington, Texas; two daughters,

Lola Horn, Nixa, and Beulah DeSpain, Arlington, Texas; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Chapman, Jay Arthur 14 Jul 1920 - 26 Dec 2002
Jay Arthur Chapman was born July 14, 1920 near Ozark, Mo. to Eugene and
Celia Boyd Chapman. He passed away Dec. 26, 2002 at Cox Hospital after one day there.
Jay attended Central High School, graduating in 1938. In 1940, he married Ethel Marsh
and entered the Army in September. He served in bases in Texas, then was in the
Aleutian Islands for 27 months. In 1944, he was sent to Germany, where he was
wounded. He was discharged in May of 1945 and began as a fireman with the Frisco
Railroad. He worked as an Engineer until he retired in 1980. Survivors are Ethel, his wife
of 62 years; a son, John Jay Chapman; a daughter, Marsha Kay Chapman; three brothers,
Tom, Blue Springs, Mo., Wilbur, Ozark, Mo., and Gary, Buffalo, Mo.; and two
granddaughters, Dawn Chapman Kramer and husband Joe, and Lynn Chapman Wolf and
husband Donald in St. Louis area. He had two great-grandsons, Ryan and Nicholas Jay
Kramer. Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 29th, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral
Home North and graveside service will be held at Hopedale Cemetery on old Hwy. 65,
east of Lambert’s, Highway J and NN on Monday, Dec. 30th at 2 p.m. Contributed by
Larry Boyd.
Chapman, Eugene Huber 16 Oct 1896 - 2 Mar 1957
CCR 14 Mar 1957 p 1
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Chapman, Jo Ann 7 Jun 1951 - 2 Mar 1957
CCR 14 Mar 1957 p 1
Double funeral services for Eugene Huber Chapman, 60, and his granddaughter,
Jo Ann Chapman, 5, who were killed in an auto crash on March 2 were held Wednesday,
March 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark. Rev. Ross Estes was the
officiating minister and burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr.
Chapman was a native of the Hopedale community, north of Ozark and a veteran of
World War I. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Celia Boyd Chapman, of the home on
Route 2, Ozark; four sons, Jay Chapman and Tom Chapman of Springfield, Wilbur
Chapman of Lawrence, Kan and Gary Chapman of San Diego, Calif; five grandchildren;
and one brother, V. V. Chapman of Route 2, Ozark. Jo Ann Chapman is survived by her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chapman of Lawrence, Kan; one sister, Sarah Lou; the
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Strong of Zewolle, La; and the paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Celia Chapman.
Chapman, Frank Ambres 11 Aug 1884 - 16 Oct 1949 CCR 27 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of William Barley & Martha Emaline (Cleghorn) Chapman; married Grace
Robinson]
Frank Ambres Chapman was born Aug. 11, 1885, the son of the late W.B. and
Martha E. Chapman. He grew to manhood in the Hopedale vicinity and attended
Hopedale school. During the First World War, he volunteered for service to his country,
serving in France for some time. On his return from Army service he was married to Miss
Grace Robinson of New York. He purchased a farm near Mentor and resided there a short
time. Then with his family he moved to Wichita, Kan., where he has lived since 1925.
His health failed and for the past few years he has spent some time at different intervals

in Hines Veterans Hospital in Chicago where he passed away Sunday evening, Oct. 16, at
10:20 p.m. He was a member of the Congregational church. He is survived by his wife,
Grace; son, Stafford, and daughter, Agnes, of Wichita, Kan.; and two sisters, Mrs. Efton
Hawkins, Nixa, Mo., and Mrs. Maude Allen, McAlester, Okla. Funeral services were
conducted Thursday morning, Oct. 20, in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. B.
Frank West with burial in the Chapman cemetery near Ozark.
Chapman, John Walter 1 Mar 1895 - Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8
Lamar - Funeral services for John Walter Chapman, 78, of Lamar were held last
Saturday in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Frank Palermo officiated. Burial
was in St. Mary’s Cemetery. He was a native of Chicago and had lived in Lamar only
since 1968, coming here from Sheldon. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are
three sons, Howard and James, both of Stillwell, Kan. and Bill of Irwin, Mo.; two
daughters, Mrs. Marie Carr, Ozark and Mrs. Nadine, Rogers, Ark.; one sister. Mrs. Anna
Peters, Lewiston, Mont.; 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Chapman, Mabel (Henry) 1891 - 6 Jun 1970 CCR 11 Jun 1970 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Chapman, 78, of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Mound Church with the Revs. M. K. Applegate and Ralph Ferman
officiating., Burial was in Hall Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Mrs. Chapman died at 10 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following
a long illness. Mrs. Chapman was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her
husband, George; a step-daughter, name nor given; three sisters, Mrs. Agnes Loveland
and Mrs. Faye Southwick, both of Springfield and Mrs. Hazel Babcock of the state of
Wisconsin; one brother, Glen Henry of Phoenix, Ariz., and three step grandchildren.
Chapman, Marsha 10 Dec 1948 - 8 Nov 2005 SN-L 10 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jay & Ethel Chapman]
Marsha Chapman passed away November 8, 2005. She was born December 10,
1948, to Ethel and Jay Chapman. She attended Watkins, Reed, and Hillcrest and
graduated from SMS in 1971. She taught kindergarten, children of migrant workers,
gifted, and at risk students at Southwest Washburn. She was honored to become the 1983
Missouri Migrant teacher of the year. In 1998, she went with other teachers of gifted
students to Russia and Siberia where they compared gifted programs. She is survived by
her mother; a brother, John and wife, Jan; two nieces; three uncles and aunts. She was a
member of Broadway Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday,
November 11, 2005, at Greenlawn North, and conducted by Rev. Eddie Bumpers. Burial
will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Chapman, Mary Belle “Mollie“ (Estes) 1 Nov 1873 - 6 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: Daughter of Pleasant Green & Sarah A. (Gooch) Estes; married Thomas M.
Chapman 1863 - 1 Feb 1933]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Belle Chapman, 74, who departed this life at the
Springfield Baptist hospital February 6, following a lengthy illness, were held at
Hopedale Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron.
Burial was in Hopedale cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She was

the daughter of Phlese and Sara Estes, a pioneer Christian county family. She became a
member of the Hopedale Baptist church in 1886, and her membership remained there
until her death. She was united in marriage in 1889 to Thomas M. Chapman, who
preceded her in death in 1933. She is survived by two sons, Vonnie and Hubert Chapman,
one sister, Mrs. Ella Mading of Springfield, and three brothers, Loyal, Milford and
Everett Estes, all of the Hopedale community. She is also survived by eight grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
Chapman, Roger Dale 12 Jul 1947 - 25 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Ruby Mae Chapman; married 1972 Shannon Rebecca Wilson]
Roger Dale Chapman, 58, passed away March 25th at his home in Nixa. Roger
was born July 12, 1947, to Ruby Mae Chapman in Protem, Missouri, where he was raised
by his grandparents: Fate and Oma Mae Chapman. He graduated from Forsyth High
School in 1966 and was a Vietnam veteran. In 1972, he married Rebecca Wilson. Roger
is survived by his wife, Rebecca, and five children: Shannon Schultz, Megan Hamlin,
Matthew Chapman, April Lindley and Colton Chapman. Roger was also very proud of
his five grand- children who were his greatest joys. Visitation will be held at the Kissee
Funeral Home in Forsyth on Sunday, March 26th. Funeral service will be held at the
Salem Church in Ocie, Missouri, on Monday, March 27th with graveside service at the
Rhodes Cemetery in Protem, Missouri.
Chapman, Seymour 12 Mar 1863 - 1 Feb 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Stanford & Drucilla Ann (Horn) Chapman; married Dee]
Seymour Chapman was born near Ozark in 1863 and passed away Friday
evening, February 1, 1952 at the home of his daughter near Highlandville. He was the son
of the late Stanford and Ann Chapman. Mr. Chapman was a well-known stockman of the
Ozark community for many years. He was a member of the Ozark Christian church.
Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. Stanley Clayman; one grandson, Bill Clayman; three
great-grandchildren; two sisters, his twin, Mrs. Zoe Gibson of Ozark, and Mrs. Ella Reid
of Lake Charles, LA; a large number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends and
kind neighbors. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning at 11:00 o’clock in the
Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the
Chapman Cemetery near Ozark under direction of Chaffin.
Chapman, Victoria E. 13 Sep 1874 - 26 Dec 1958
CCR 1 Jan 1959 p1
Mrs. Victoria E. Chapman, 84 died Friday, Dec. 26, at her home in St. Louis.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark, with Rev. William White officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. A. U. Gilman of St. Louis, six
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Chapman, Vonnie V. 5 Jun 1895 - 20 Aug 1967 CCR 24 Aug 1967 p1
Vonnie V. Chapman, 72, of Nixa, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. He had suffered from a heart condition for some time. Mr.
Chapman, a native of the Hopedale community, was a retired farmer. He also worked for
a number of years as am insurance salesman for the Frisco Railway. He had resided in

Nixa since November, moving to Hopedale. Mr. Chapman was a member of Hopedale
Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Flossie J.; one son, Joseph C. of Arlington, Texas;
three daughters, Mrs. Lola Horn, Nixa, Mrs. Beulah DeSpain, Glennville, Ill, and Mrs.
Betty Klugman, Pittsburg, Pa.; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Curtis Smith
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery with Masonic rites.
Chappius, Donald D. 12 Nov 1947 - 29 Sep 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p1
Ozark Man Shock Victim
A 30-year-old man was killed about 12:30 p.m. last Thursday when a book truck
removing a damaged billboard came in contact with a high-voltage line north of Ozark
near U. S. 65. Donald Chappius was killed and a companion injured when the truck boom
he was working on near the highway about one and a half miles north of Route 14 swung
into an electrical line believed to carry more than 6,000 volts. Chappius fell off the
vehicle and landed against a steel support arm of the truck, authorities said. Witnesses
said the boom continued swinging into the power line for 30 minutes until the power
company officials could be notified to cur off the electricity. The truck’s owner, Ron
Bilyeu, was injured while trying to move Chappius’ body. Bilyeu did not come into direct
contact with the power line or truck, but apparently was shocked through the ground,
authorities said. He was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where he was treated
and released. Christian County Corner Arthur D. Adams said Chappius’ death was due to
electrocution. Workers could not remove Chappius’ body until power was cut because of
the high voltage running through the truck. Chappius was employed by Southwest
Welding Company of Ozark which was using the boom truck to remove a wooden
billboard for Ozark Sign Company. The billboard was damaged during a wind storm
earlier in the week.
AND
Chappius, Donald D. 12 Nov 1947 - 29 Sep 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p11
We wish to thank each and every one who was so kind, loving and understanding
in our time of sorrow and need. There are no words to say how we feel and appreciate
each of you - your friendship, food, the many beautiful plants, flowers and cards, but
most of all your continuing prayers to give us the strength and courage we need. Mrs.
Don (Vicki) Chappius & Joey; The Harold Alcorn Family; the Jerome Chappius Family.
Chartrand, Joseph M. 7 Jan 1918 - 3 Aug 1988 OH 11 Aug 1988
[Note: married Fern]
Joseph M Chartrand, 70, of Springfield, died at 7:30 am Aug. 3 at Cox Medical
Center North after a short illness. Services for Mr. Chartrand were held Friday in the
Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Jim Jefferies officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. A Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Chartrand was a retired
construction superintendent and a member of Carpenters Local No. 978, Elks Lodge No.
409, and the Greene County R.E.A.C.T Organization. He also was a longtime member
and deacon of the National Heights Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Fern;
a daughter, Karen Coffer, Ozark; two sisters, Bessie Dalton, Carson City, NV and Jane
Powell, Kansas City; two step-sons, Bill Harwood, Fair Grove, and Kenneth Harwood,
San Antonio, TX; two grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren.

Chase, Henry Clay 21 Jun 1899 - 17 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
Funeral services for Henry Clay Chase, 70, of the Seville Hotel, Springfield, were
at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Dale Powell officiating, Burial
was in National Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Chase, who had suffered from heart trouble,
was found dead in his hotel room Friday. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lela C. Miller
of Ozark.
Chastain, ? 1900 - 24 Jun 1964
CCR 25 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: married Lloyd Chastain 11 Oct 1896 - Dec 1976]
Mrs. Lloyd Chastain, 63, died Wednesday morning at her home one-half mile
south of Nixa. Formerly a resident of Cabool and El Dorado Springs, she moved to Nixa
11 months ago from Cabool. She was a member of the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church south
of Cabool. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; a son, Wayne, Houston, Mo.; two
daughters, Mrs. Estelle Haworth, Route 1, Billings, Mrs. Lacy Casey, El Dorado Springs;
and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Nixa Baptist
Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating Burial was in El Dorado Springs City
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Chastain, Alice 23 Nov 1883 - 15 Aug 1967
Mrs. Alice Chastain, 84, of 1645 East Olive, a former Clever resident, died about
11:40 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital. She was a member of the Grace Bible
Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Bill, 1438 Kimbrough, Truman, 631 South
Grant, and Herman, 2526 Meadowbrook; two daughters, Mrs. Genette Wilkins, 2311
West Walnut, Mrs. Georgia DeGraffenreid, 1825 Latoka; Mrs. Grace Maples and Mrs.
Minnie Davis, Clever; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at
2 p.m. Saturday in Grace Bible Baptist Church with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under the direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 in the margin.
Chastain, Alta L. (Wilson) 16 Jul 1899 - 23 Mar 1995
[Note: married Joseph McKinley Chastain 9 Jun 1891 - 25 Aug 1978]
Alta L. Chastain, 95, Clever, passed away at 7:20 a.m. Thursday, March 23, 1995,
in Nixa Park Care Center. Alta, a daughter of William J. and Celia Ann (Clifton) Wilson,
was born July 16, 1899, in Stone County. She was a homemaker and resided on a farm
with her husband, Joseph, until his death in 1978. She was a member of Union Ridge
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; three sons, James,
Edgar and Johnny; a daughter, Cleda Jones; a great-grandson, Jamie Jones; a sister, and
three brothers. She is survived by four daughters, Ruth Chastain, Rockford, Ill.; I
Gilmore, Clever, Mo.; Thelma Bates, St. Louis, Mo., and Carol Sullins of Everton, Mo.;
four sons, Joseph, Jr., Rockford, Ill., Bill, Clever, Mo., Don, Billings, Mo., and David of
Highlandville, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 9 great-greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday at Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Joseph Chastain, Jr. and Rev. Bob

Russell officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial was in
Union Ridge Cemetery. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Chastain, Anna B. (Stewart) 1891 - 4 May 1970 CCR 14 May 1970 p8
[Note: married 3 May 1908 Logan Chastain]
Mrs. Anna B. Chastain, 78, of Springfield, Ill., died May 4 at Memorial Hospital
in Springfield. A native of the Reno community, south of Spokane, Mo., she ,moved to
Illinois in 1927, She was a member of West Side Christian Church in Springfield.
Survivors include her husband, Logan Chastain; five sons, Efton, Emery, George and
Clell Chastain, all of Springfield, Ill, and Loran of Rockford, Ill., a daughter, Mrs. Irene
Stone of Springfield, Ill.; 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren; six half-brothers,
B. M. and Clyde Stewart of Reno, Carl Stewart of Spokane, Chester Stewart of Reeds
Spring, and Otis and Bill Stewart of the State of California; three half-sisters, Mrs. Hazel
Mease of Reeds Spring, Mrs. Mollie Roberts of Spokane and Miss Lucille Stewart, also
of the home at Reno. Memorial gifts may be sent to West Side Christian Church, 900
West Edwards, Springfield, Ill. 62702. Among those from Missouri who attended funeral
services at Springfield were Mrs. James Horst of Ozark, Mrs. Gene Mease and daughter,
Mrs. Janice Kerans and son Scott of Reeds Spring, and Frank Mease of Spokane. The
group enjoyed dinner Wednesday evening as guests of the Wilford Horst family at Des
Peres, Mo.
Chastain, Billy J. 15 Nov 1928 - 6 Jun 1996
Billy J. Chastain, 67, Clever, died Thursday morning, June 6, 1996, in his home.
Bill was born 15, 1928, in Stone County to Joseph M. and Alta Wilson Chastain. He
retired from Burlington Railroad in 1986. He was a farmer and a member of Union
Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Wilma; a son and his wife,
Rick and Pam, Clever; a daughter and her husband, Glenna and Bill Barnett, Nixa; three
brothers, Joseph Jr., Rockford, Ill., Don, Billings, and David, Highlandville; four sisters,
Ruth Chastain, Rockford, Ill., I Gilmore, Clever, Thelma Bates, St. Louis, Carol Sullins,
Everton; three grandchildren, Tina Bussard, Terry Wilson and Brian Chastain; three
great-grandchildren, Jaron, Caleb and Trevor; and a host of other relatives. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a sister, three brothers and a grandson. Memorial
services will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 1996, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with
Pastor Sam Conley officiating. Visitation will follow services Saturday in the funeral
home. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation
in memory of Billy J. Chastain and grandson, Nicholas Wilson. (Contributed by Hazel
Messenger)
Chastain, Charley H. 10 Dec 1899 - 9 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Julius C. & Elizabeth M. ( ) Chastain]
Charley H. Chastain, 88, of Clever, died Sept. 9 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Services for Mr. Chastain were held Sunday
at the Union Ridge Baptist Church, with the Revs. Ronnie Wilson and Willie Keithley
officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home. A lifelong resident of the Clever community, Mr. Chastain was a retired employee
of the Missouri State Highway Department. He was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist

Church. His survivors include a son, Donald Lee, of the home; a daughter, Zelta Means,
Clever; two brothers, Dillard and Archie, both of Springfield; a sister, Thelma Boyts,
Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren, and 16 great-great-grandchildren.
Chastain, Claude O. 31 Aug 1911 - 4 May 1989
Claude O. Chastain, 77, Brookline, died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center Emergency Room, Springfield, after an apparent heart attack. A
retired employee of 34 years from Tindle Mills, Mr. Chastain was a member of Wilson
Creek Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen; two daughters, Lee Davis and
Wanda Zimmerman, both of Republic; a half-brother, James Chastain, Las Vegas; a halfsister, Mamie Jo Manning, Republic; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Meadors Funeral Chapel, Republic, with the
Revs. Randall Moody and Billy Pool officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery,
near Battlefield. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung
Association. (Springfield News-Leader – 6 May 1989)
Chastain, Clyde R. 24 Nov 1912 - 3 Jan 1979
Clyde Chastain, 66, of 1336 E. Belmont, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in the
MediCenter after a long illness. Mr. Chastain, a lifetime Springfield area resident,
belonged to Seminole Baptist Temple. He is a retired driver for Ozark Gas and Appliance
Co. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Anna Bishop, Route 1, Brookline, and Mrs. Jean
Johnson of Amman, Jordan; two brothers, Claude, Route 1, Brookline, and Clay, 910
Roanoke; a half-brother, James, Bolivar; half-sister, Mrs. Mamie Jo Manning, Republic;
stepmother, Mrs. Mamie Chastain, Republic; two stepsons, Victor Tillitt and Bill Tillitt,
both of Springfield; stepbrother, Roy Talbot, and stepsister, Reta Hutchinson, both of the
state of California; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Services will be
announced by Greenlawn Battlefield South. Clipping dated January 4, 1979.
Chastain, Colleen Aug 1953 - Aug 1953
Colleen Chastain, day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chastain of Route 8,
died at 5:30 p.m. yesterday in Burge Hospital. Besides the parents, the infant is survived
by a brother, Vernon and a sister, Vicki both of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Lorenza Chastain of Clever, and the maternal grandparents, Mrs. Nannie Boillot
of Springfield. Graveside services will be conducted this afternoon in Frazier Cemetery
near Nixa by the Rev. Fred Plank. Burial will be under direction of Thieme and Son.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of August 3, 1953 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Chastain, Dale J. 24 May 1920 - 3 Nov 2003 SN-L 5 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Joseph Lorenza & Docia (Ervin) Chastain; married 1945 Anna Maxine
Boillot]
Dale J. Chastain, 83, Republic, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2003,
at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 24, 1920, in Boaz,
Mo., the son of Joseph Lorenza and Docia (Ervin) Chastain. Mr. Chastain graduated from
Clever High School. He was employed by Curtis Wright Aircraft Corporation in St.

Louis and California during World War II. Upon returning to Missouri, he was employed
at Rogers and Baldwin Hardware Company in Springfield, where he retired after 27
years. Post-retirement, he worked for Chastain Construction Company. He was married
to Anna Maxine Boillot in 1945. Preceding him in death were his wife, Maxine; two
daughters, Vicki and Colleen; his parents; and a brother, Donald. He is survived by two
sons, Vernon Chastain and wife Lynette, and Greg Chastain, all of Republic; a daughter,
Sharon Bittick, Republic; two grandsons and their wives, Johnnie and Cherie Chastain,
and Ronald and Jennifer Chastain; a great-grandchild, Makenzie Chastain; a twin sister,
Dorothy Smart, Marionville; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery,
Boaz. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
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Chastain, Dale J.
24 May 1920 - 3 Nov 2003
Dale J. Chastain, 83, Republic, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2003,
at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 24, 1920, in Boaz,
Mo., the son of Joseph Lorenza and Docia (Ervin) Chastain. Mr. Chastain graduated from
Clever High School. He was employed by CurtisWright Aircraft Corporation in St. Louis
and California during World War II. Upon returning to Missouri, he was employed at
Rogers and Baldwin Hardware Company in Springfield, where he retired after 27 years.
Post-retirement, he worked for Chastain Construction Company. He was married to Anna
Maxine Boillot in 1945. Preceding him in death were his wife, Maxine; two daughters,
Vicki and Colleen; his parents; and a brother, Donald. He is survived by two sons,
Vernon Chastain and wife Lynette, and Greg Chastain, all of Republic; a daughter,
Sharon Bittick, Republic; two grandsons and their wives, Johnnie and Cherie Chastain,
and Ronald and Jennifer Chastain; a great-grandchild, Makenzie Chastain; a twin sister,
Dorothy Smart, Marionville; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery,
Boaz. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, November 5, 2003.
Chastain, Docia (Ervin) 1881 - 22 Oct 1963 CCR 24 Oct 1963
[Note: Daughter of Jackson C. & Sarah Matilda (Johnson) Ervin]
Mrs. Docia Chastain, 81, a native of Clever, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the
Aurora Hospital. Mrs. Chastain had been a resident of Aurora for three years. but moved
back to Clever at the time of her illness, where she lived for six weeks at the home of a
son, Donald. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by two
sons, Donald, Clever, and Dale, Republic; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Smart, Aurora;
three brothers, John Ervin, Long Beach, Calif., Clarence Ervin, 3148 Mt. Vernon,
Springfield, and Herschel Ervin, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Holder, San Jose, Calif.,
and Mrs. Alpha White, Clever; and eight grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday
(today) in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Chastain, Docia (Ervin)
1882 - Oct 1963 CCR 24 Oct 1963

Mrs. Docia Chastain, 81, a native of Clever, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the
Aurora Hospital. Mrs. Chastain had been a resident of Aurora for three years, but moved
back to Clever at the time of her illness, where she lived for six weeks at the home of a
son, Donald. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by two
sons, Donald, Clever, and Dale, Republic; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Smart, Aurora;
three brothers, John Ervin, Long Beach, Calif., Clarence Ervin, 3148 Mt Vernon,
Springfield, and Herschel Ervin, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Holder, San Jose, Calif.,
and Mrs. Alpha White, Clever; and eight grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 22, 1963 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Chastain, Donald E. 28 Oct 1915 - 11 Jul 1993
Donald E. Chastain, 77, Clever, died at 6:17 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 1993 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a life-long resident of the
Clever area. He was retired from Biederman Furniture CO. He was a member of Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church, where he taught a Sunday School class. On October 27, 1938, in
Ozark, he was united in marriage to Valeria Maples. He is survived by his wife, Valeria;
two sons, Gary, Clever and Rick and wife, Lezley, Nixa; two daughters, Donna
Crawford, Clever, and Judy McFarland, Springfield; a brother, Dale Chastain, Republic;
a sister, Dorothy Smart, Aurora; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank
Arnall officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation. Contributed by Gary Chastain.
Chastain, Elizabeth M. (Rhodes) 13 Mar 1874 - 27 Sep 1960
Mrs. Elizabeth Chastain, 86, 2856 West Elm, died at 4:55 a.m. Tuesday at her
home. Mrs. Chastain had been a resident of Springfield for the past 39 years. She is
survived by six sons, Joe and Charles, Clever, Arch, Nixa, Dillard, 262 West Walnut,
Leaford, Annandale, Va., and Rayo, Willard; three daughters, Mrs. Nola Little, Clever,
Mrs. Tillie Reddick, 627 North Hillcrest, and Mrs. Thelma Boyts, 2610 West Walnut;
one brother, Tarp Rhodes, Clever; 34 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Clever Methodist
Church with the Revs. D. S. Frazier and Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial will be in Wise
Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
(Springfield News-Leader – 29 September 1960)
AND
Chastain, Elizabeth M. (Rhodes) 13 Mar 1874 - 27 Sep 1960 CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
[Note: Daughter of William M. “Billy” and Camille (Odom); married Julius Chastain]
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Chastain, 86, for 2856 West Elm in
Springfield, who died Tuesday, Sept. 27, at her home were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. D. S. Frazier and Paul Mayfield officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mrs. Chastain had
been a resident of Springfield for the past 39 years. Survivors include six sons, Jim and

Charles Chastain of Clever, Arch Chastain of Nixa, Dillard Chastain of Springfield,
Leaford Chastain of Annandale, Va. and Rayo Chastain of Willard; three sons, Mrs. Nola
Little of Clever, Mrs. Tillie Reddick and Mrs. Thelma Boyts of Springfield; one brother,
Tarp Rhodes of Clever; 34 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and seven great, great
grandchildren.
Chastain, George Washington 20 Sep 1901 – 4 Sep 1996 CCH-N 7 Sep 1996
George Washington Chastain, 94, Nixa, passed away at 10:08 a.m., Sept. 4, 1996,
in Nixa Park Care Center. George was born Sept. 20, 1901, in Russ, Mo., the son of Jim
and Mandy Bohanon Chastain. He was a retired factory worker. Survivors include one
stepdaughter, Mary Towe, Nixa, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Sept. 9 at
10:00 a.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial follows in the Moore Cemetery, Stotts City, Mo. No formal visitation
is planned. Friends may call from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Chastain, Homer Everett 1915 - 9 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
Homer Everett Chastain, 72, of Springfield; died at 2:30 a.m: Dec. 9. in his home
after a long illness. Services for Mr. Chastain were held Saturday at the Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel with the Revs, Roscoe Williams and Ralph Noble officiating. Burial was in New
Hope Cemetery near Phillipsburg. A native of Phillipsburg, Mr. Chastain had lived m
Springfield for 33 years. He was retired from the Frisco Railroad. He was a member of
the Brown Avenue Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Leona, a son, Larry, of
Raymore; ,two daughters, Bonnie Price, of Ozark and Joann Kerns, of Springfield; three
stepsons, Harvey Meadows, Ozark, Roy Meadows, Sparta, and Ray Meadows, Tempe,
Arizona; two brothers, Joe, of Kansas City, and Don; of Rich Hill; four sisters, Myrtle
Meyer; Springfield, Marilyn McGee of Stanley, Kansas, Mary McGire, Kansas City, and
Shirley Morgan, Davenport, Iowa; 24 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Chastain, John S. 24 Aug 1884 - 29 Apr 1970 CCR 7 May 1970 p8
[Note: married Ada Washam 7 Mar 1890 - 30 Dec 1981]
Funeral services for John S. Chastain, 85, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Clever Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever, under
the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Chastain died Wednesday morning in his home
following a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Ada; one daughter, Mrs. Gladys
Penny, Route 1, Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Hudson, Springfield; three
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Chastain, Joseph Lorenza 1881 - 15 Sep 1959 CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10
Funeral services for Joseph Lorenza Chastain, who died September 15 at his
home in Clever, were held September 17 at 2 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church, with
Rev. Paul Mayfield and Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Georgia, he came to
Missouri with his family at an early age and was a farmer and resident of the Clever
community throughout his life. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Docia Chastain, of the home four miles southeast of
Clever; two sons, Donald Chastain of Clever and Dale Chastain of Springfield; one
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Smart of Aurora; eight grandchildren; one brother, John Chastain
of Clever; one sister, Mrs. Pet Jones of Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Hudson of
Springfield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of Sept. 15, 1959 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Chastain, Joseph McKinley
9 Jun 1891 - 25 Aug 1978
[Note: married Alta L. Wilson 16 Jul 1899 - 23 Mar 1995]
Joseph McKinley Chastain, 87, a lifelong Clever resident, died at 6:10 p.m.
Friday in Cherry Manor Nursing Home in Springfield, after a long illness. He was a
member of Union Ridge Baptist Church and was a retired laborer for Frisco Railway.
Survivors include his wife, Alta; four sons, David Lee, of the home, Joseph Jr., of
Rockford, Ill., Billy Gene, of Clever, and Benny Don, of Hurley; five daughters, Mrs.
Cleda Jones, Hurley, Miss Ruth Chastain, Rockford, Ill., Mrs. I Gilmore, Clever, Mrs.
Thelma Bates, Billings, and Mrs. Carol Sullins, Everton; five brothers, Charley, of
Clever, Ray, of Willard, Leaford, of the state of Virginia, and Archie and Dillard, both of
Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Nola Little, Clever, and Mrs. Thelma Boyts and Mrs. Tillie
Peters, both of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Meadors of
Clever will announce arrangements. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Chastain, Julius C. 7 Oct 1866 - 14 Apr 1947 CCR 24 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph D. & Eliser Henriette (Neece) Chastain; married Elizabeth M.
Rhodes 13 Mar 1874 - 27 Sep 1960]
Julius C. Chastain was born in the state of Georgia on Oct. 7, 1866, and passed
away at his home in Willard, Mo., on April 14, 1947, following a lingering illness. When
a young boy, he moved with his family to Missouri and settled in the Clever community.
Later in life he moved to Springfield, where he was employed by the Frisco and upon
retirement he moved to Willard. He was united in marriage with Lizzie Rhodes and to
this union were born ten children. Early in life he confessed his faith in Christ and united
with the Clever Methodist church where he maintained his membership throughout life.
Survivors are his wife, Lizzie; seven sons, Joe and Charley Chastain of Clever, Dewey
and Leford Chastain of Washington, D.C., Archie and Dillard Chastain of Springfield,
and Rayo Chastain of Willard; three daughters, Mrs. Nola Little of Clever, Mrs. Tillie
Reddrick and Mrs. Thelma Boyts of Springfield; one brother, William Chastain of
Clever; three sisters, Mrs. George Raper and Mrs. Callie Deavers of Georgia, and Mrs.
Addie Kasner of Golden City, Mo.; 32 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday afternoon in the Clever Methodist church with Rev. D.S.
Frazier officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Maples
Funeral Home of Clever.
Chastain, Leona J. (Lewis) Meadows 7 Jun 1916 - 14 Sep 1999 CCH-N 22 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Laura (Hunter) Lewis; married Joe Hansen Meadows 8
Mar 1908 - 27 Jan 1960; married Homer Chastain; buried under name Meadows]

Leona Chastain, age 83, of Ozark, died Tuesday, September 14, 1999, in her
home. She was born June 7, 1916 in Purcell, Missouri and was the daughter of Clarence
and Laura (Hunter) Lewis. She was baptized into the Victory Baptist Church, and was
presently a member of Brown Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield. In recent years she
attended Shady Grove Baptist Church. Before retirement she was employed by garment
factories in Springfield and Ozark. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joe
Meadows; her second husband, Homer Chastain; a stepson, Gerald Chastain; two
brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include: three sons and their wives, Harvey Joe and
Ruth Meadows, Walnut Shade, Roy and Marilyn Meadows, Sparta, and Ray and Evelyn
Meadows, Castle Rock, Colorado; a stepson Larry Chastain and his wife, Becky,
Raymore; two step daughters, Bonnie Price, Ozark, and Joan Kerns and her husband
Charles, Springfield; five grandchildren; seventeen step-grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; twenty-six step great-grandchildren; a brother, Loren Lewis, Provo, Utah;
three sisters, Bonnie North, Forbes Town, California, Betty Rippee, Springfield; and
Rose Nichols, Springfield; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday,
September 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gilbert Spencer and Rev.
Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Chastain, Lloyd 11 Oct 1896 - Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: married first ? 1900 - 24 Jun 1964; married second Opal]
BROWNS SPRING - Lloyd Chastain, 80, of Browns Spring, died at 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday in his home after several months’ illness. He was a native of Tahlequah,
Okla. and came to this community 12 years ago from Cabool. He was a retired auto
mechanic, a farmer and a member of Mount Ararat Baptist Church near Cabool. He was
also a member of the American Legion in El Dorado Spring and was a an Army veteran
of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Opal; a son, Wayne of Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Lacy Casey, El Dorado Springs; and Mrs. Estelle Haworth, Nixa; two
brothers, Daniel of Dallas, Tex. and Thad of Hot Springs, S. D. and 12 grandchildren.
Services were at 10 a.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church in Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiating. Burial was in City Cemetery, El Dorado Springs.
Chastain, Valeria C.
19 Nov 1916 - 3 Nov 2000
Valeria C. Chastain, 83, Clever, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday, I. 3, 2000, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Clever area. She was a
member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz, where she had been a caregiver in the nursery
for many years. She was united in marriage to Donald E. Chastain on October 27, 1938.
He preceded her in death July 11, 1993. She was also preceded in death by five brothers
and three sisters. She is survived by four children, Gary and wife, Jeriann, Clever, Rick
and wife, Lezley, Nixa, Donna Crawford, Clever, and Judy McFarland, Clearwater, Fla.;
13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, November 6, 2000, in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Stevens
officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery, Boaz. The Clever chapel will be open Sunday with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. (Contributed by June
Weaver)

Chastain, Wanda L.
6 Dec 1947 - 4 Jul 1964
Death didn’t take a holiday in the Ozarks during the Fourth of July. Two persons
died in traffic accidents in the Ozarks, one Friday, one Saturday. Dead are Wanda
Chastain, 16 and Charles Martin Jr. 23. Six persons were injured in the accident which
claimed the life of Miss Chastain as she and her friends were returning from a swimming
party about 1 a.m. Saturday on East Sunshine Road, two miles east of Springfield. They
were Edward Gardner, Billy Ray Tooley, May Watkins, Robbie Eisley, Joleen Lindsey
and Bobby Smith. All were taken to St. John’s Hospital for treatment and Tooley, Miss
Watkins, Gardner and Eisley were released after treatment. Miss Lindsey and Smith were
in “satisfactory condition” at the hospital last night where the former is being treated for
facial lacerations and the latter for possible internal injuries, lacerations and contusions
about the face. About 3o minutes before the crash, sheriff’s deputies reported they had
observed both cars – and all of the occupants—at a swimming party at James River
Bridge, about three miles east of the accident scene. The accident occurred, according to
Trooper Ray Divine, as Gardner’s car was stopping or had stopped for a stop sign and
was struck in the rear by the Eisley vehicle. Gardner’s car was knocked across the road
and overturned and the other car continued across the road and hit a tree. An inquest will
be held but no date has been set. Miss Chastain, a lifelong resident of Springfield, would
have a senior at Central High School this fall. She was a member of the West 66
Fundamental Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Chastain,
she is survived by a brother, Billy, of the home, a sister Mrs. Wilbur Lindsey,
Springfield; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Chastain, Brookline and her
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Artie Jones, 1055 College. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday in Ralph Thieme Chapel, with the Rev. Thomas Lewis officiating and burial in
Manley Cemetery south of Springfield. Springfield Leader and Press.
Chastain, Wayne Lee 22 Feb 1937 - 19 Sep 1995
In Memory of Wayne Lee Chastain, born 22 February 1937, died 19 September
1995. Services Friday, September 22 1995, 1:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home
Ozark, Missouri. Officiating was Rev. Richard Eakins of the Baptist Church in Nixa.
Music “Sweet Beulah Land” and “I Call It Home”. Honorary Escorts are: Lavon
Callahan, Donnie Callahan, Richard Ramsey, Bob Sell, Charles Callahan, Allan
Batchelor, Richard Yarberry and Danny Moore. Contributed by Marcia Haworth &
Becky Schimek.
AND
Chastain, Wayne Lee 22 Feb 1937 – 19 Sep 1995 CCH-N 27 Sep 1995
Wayne Lee Chastain, 58, of Nixa, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1995 in Nixa Park Care
Center. He was born February 22, 1937, in El Dorado Springs, and was the son of Lloyd
and Luella Hilton Chastain. He was a Baptist by faith. Mr. Chastain was an Automobile
Technician and was ACE and Ford Certified. He had been employed by Heritage
Automotive of Springfield, and Campbell Ford, Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Lula
Mae; three daughters and their husbands, Arlynda and Jerry Beuterbaugh, Nixa, Leslie
and James Rose, Rogersville, and Angie and Jay Langley, Springfield; a son, Steve
Prisliski and his wife, Michelle, Highlandville; three grandchildren to whom he was a
loving grandfather, Loren Rose and Samuel and Jacob Langley; two sisters, Estelle

Haworth and her husband, Gene, Nixa, and Lacey Casey and her husband, Jim, El
Dorado Springs; nieces, nephews; great nieces and nephews; and many friends. A
memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Richard Eakins officiating.
Chastain, William Garland 1907 - 8 May 2004 SN-L 11 May 2004
William Garland Chastain, age 96, of Sparta, died May 8. Funeral services will be
at 1 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Chadwick
Cemetery. Visitation will begin at noon on Friday.
AND
Chastain, William Garland 21 Jul 1907 - 8 May 2004
Deaths 05/24/2004
William Garland Chastain, age 96, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, May 8, 2004
in A Lit'l Bit Country Private Care. He had moved to this area from Bryan, Texas to be
near his daughter. He was born July 21, 1907 in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma, the
same year that Oklahoma became a state. He was the son of James Millard Chastain and
Ollie Belle (Pruitt) Chastain. His mother passed away when he was only eight years old.
He served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps prior to World War II. Mr. Chastain was
an entrepreneur of several businesses and was also a salesman. He worked throughout the
southwest and northwest parts of the country. He was a leader and loved the people he
met wherever he traveled. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Ruby
Kathleen "Nancy" Holden; and a brother, Jack Chastain. Survivors include: His wife,
Hazel; three daughters, Nancy Dowell and husband Linus, Sparta, Ollie Ann Homick and
husband Michael, Denton, Texas and Wilma Castano, Redlands, California; seven
grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond Chastain Tucson,
Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral celebration conducted by his family
was at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 14 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will followed in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
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Chastain, William McDonald 10 Oct 1858 - 3 Apr 1949 CCR 7 Apr 1949
[Note: married first Martha E. King 13 Jan 1860 - 1 Dec 1903; married 20 Oct 1909
Alice Leonard 23 Nov 1883 - 15 Aug 1967]
William McDonald Chastain was born in Blairsville, GA, October 10, 1858 and
died April 3, 1949 in Clever, MO at the age of 90 years, five months and twenty-four
days. The last 68 years of his life was spent in the community. He was united in marriage
to Martha King. To this union were born four children. Two sons, Earl and Luther and his
wife Martha preceded him in death. On October 20, 1909, he was united in marriage to
Alice Leonard. To this union were born seven children. One son, Burl, died in infancy.
He is survived by his wife, Alice of the home; four sons, Willie of Springfield, Woodrow
of Stockton, Truman of Ozark and Herman of Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Minnie Davis
and Mrs. Grace Maples both of Clever, Mrs. Janet Wilkins and Miss Georgia Chastain
both of Springfield; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three sisters, Mrs. Addie
Kastner of Golden City, Mrs. Georgia Raper of Culberson, N. C. and Mrs. Callie Deavers
of Blairsville, GA. He was converted at an early age and at the time of his death was the
oldest member of the Methodist Church of Clever. Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday at 2 pm in the Clever Methodist church with Dr. James W. Harvey officiating.

Burial was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Bearers were Earl Sullivan, Glen Washam, Everett Solomon,
Howard Allen, Eurie King, and Howard Little.
Chaudoin, Cordelia Ellen (McGinnis) 19 Feb 1878 - 9 Feb 1962 CCR 15 Feb 1962 p3
[Note: Daughter of Moses & Virginia (Garrison) McGinnis; married James B.
Chaudoin]
Funeral services for Mrs. Cordelia McGinnis Chaudoin, 83, who died Friday, Feb.
9, were held Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. in Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Rev.
Fred Woodall officiating. She was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, James; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Forgey of Fort Smith,
Ark. and Mrs. Lois Plank of Ozark; five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Chaudoin, Henry Lee 20 Oct 1885 - 9 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
[Note: Son of David H. & Emma Francis Chaudoin; married Mary E. Warner 10 May
1889 - 6 Jul 1978]
Lee Chaudoin, 86, lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in St.
Mary’s Hospital, Jefferson CIty, where he had been a patient for three days. Mr.
Choudoin had been in poor health for a long period. He was a retired farmer and a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two daughters,
Mrs. Opal Lowell, Garden Grove, Calif. and Mrs. Eileen Rogers, Eugene, Mo; one
brother, Joe, of Prescott, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Corrie Warren, Ozark, Mrs. Clara
Porter, Alexandria, Va. and Mrs. Louella Garrison, Springfield; and five grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.
AND
Chaudoin, Henry Lee 20 Oct 1885 - 9 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
Funeral services for Lee Chaudoin, 86, longtime resident of Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in First Christian Church in Sparta with Jim Nutter officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Chaudoin, Herbert Chester 2 Feb 1890 - 19 Mar 1959 CCR 26 Mar 1959 p9
Funeral services for Herbert Chester Chaudoin, 69, died Thursday morning at
Coffeyville General Hospital, Coffeyville, Kan. He was born February 2, 1890, a few
miles east of Ozark to the late David and Emily Chaudoin. He was married to Audrey E.
Bray on December 11, 1914 at Vinita, Okla. and was called into service in World War I,
serving until June 10, 1919. After returning, he worked in oil fields in Oklahoma and
Kansas. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 20 and the World War I
Veterans. He is survived by his wife, Audrey of the home, two brothers, Joel J. of
Modesto, Calif.. and Lee of Sparta, Mo; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Porter of Washington,
D. C., Mrs. Seth Warren of Ozark and Mrs. A. E. Garrison of Springfield, Mo. He was
preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in
the Ford Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan O. Biller officiating. He was laid to rest in
Restlawn Cemetery, Coffeyville, Kan.
Chaudoin, James Bird 26 May 1873 - 3 Sep 1947 CCR 18 Sep 1947 p1

[Note: Son of John B. & Parmelia (Jackson) Chaudoin; married 4 Dec 1897 Cordelia
Ellen McGinnis 19 Feb 1878 - 9 Feb 1962; tombstone gives birthdate as 1875]
James Bird Chaudoin was born May 26, 1873, and departed this life on Sept. 3,
1947, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 8 days. He spent most of his life in Christian
county, near Sparta where he farmed until his health failed. He then moved to Ozark
where he resided the past two years. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist
church. Survivors are his wife, Cordelia, three daughters, Mrs. Malbern Gann Mrs.
Gladys Forgey and Mrs. Lloyd Plank, all of Sparta, five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs.
Rachel McBee of Independence, Kan., and other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were conducted Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel, by Rev. McTeer of
Springfield, with burial in the Shipman cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Chaves, Alta Pearl (Vawter) 29 Apr 1908 - 6 Apr 1990 OH 12 Apr 1990
[Note: married 19 May 1926 Sam Chaves 29 Jun 1906 - 20 Aug 1983]
Alta P. Chaves, 81, died Friday, April 6, in Cox Medical Center South, following
a brief illness. Born April 29, 1908 in Frankfort, Ind., she lived most of her life in
Christian County. She was a devoted mother and homemaker and a member of Prospect
Baptist Church. She is survived by three sons, Sammy Gene, Frank and Wayne, all of
Ozark; five daughters, Martha Elnora Craig, Ozark, Hazel Earnhart, Fort Smith, Ark.,
Blanche Goodall and Verna Downing, both of Ozark, and Wanda Harrison, Rogersville;
a sister, Josephine Bewley, Indianapolis; a brother, John Vawter, state of Washington; 31
grandchildren and 48 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Sam, in 1983. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with the
Revs. Jerry Cox and Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Chaves, Frank Everett 26 Feb 1938 – 2 Oct 1997 CCH-N 4 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Sam & Alta Pearl (Vawter) Chaves;married 27 Oct 1958 Janice VanSlyke]
Frank Everett Chaves, age 59, of Ozark, died Thursday, Oct. 2. 1997 at St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born Feb. 26, 1938 in Ozark and was the son of Sam and
Alta Chaves. On Oct. 27, 1958 he was united in marriage to Janice VanSlyke. Mr.
Chaves was self-employed as owner of Chigger Ridge Trucking Company. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: his wife Janice Chaves, Ozark; his
mother- and father-in-law, John and Mary VanSlyke, Stella; four children and their
spouses, Frank Chaves, Jr. and Rosa, Bakersfield, Calif., Jim and Lori Chaves; Houston;
Mo., Sandra and Tim Hedgpeth, Rogersville, and John Chaves, U.S. Marine Corps. Camp
Pendleton, Calif.; seven brothers and sisters and their spouses, Martha Elnora Craig,
Ozark, Hazel and Howard Earhart, Ft. Smith, Ark., Blanche and Herschel Goodall,
Ozark, Gene and Carol Chaves, Sparta, Verna and John Downing, Ozark, Wayne and
Jacquie Chaves, Ozark, and Wanda and Ron Harrison, Willard; a sister-in-law and her
husband, Pat and Victor Mungary, Bakersfield, Calif.; a brother-in-law and his wife,
.John and Teresa VanSlyke, Springfield; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 5, in Chaves Cemetery on the Chaves family farm, with Rev. Bob Long officiating.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Chaves, Michael Wayne

29 Mar 1969 - 2 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8

[Note: Son of Lloyd Wayne & Bonita Jacquelyn (Hardaway) Chaves; moved to Chaves
Family Cemetery when it was begun]
Michael Wayne Chaves, 4-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Chaves, Ozark,
died at midnight, Wednesday, April 2, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where he had
been born at 12:37 p.m. Saturday. Surviving, besides the parents, are the grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chaves, Fairbanks, Alaska and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hardaway, Ozark;
and the great grandparents, Lum Dye, Route 1, Ozark, Mrs. Clara Vawter, Cofax, Ind.,
Frank Hardaway, Sr. State of Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Effie Stewart, Springfield.
Graveside services were at 3 p.m. Sunday in Prospect Cemetery near Ozark with the Rev.
Webb Sloan officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Chaves, Samuel “Gene” 4 Feb 1934 – 10 Nov 1997 CCH-N 12 Nov 1997
Samuel “Gene” Chaves, age 63, of Sparta, died Monday, November 10, 1997, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Feb. 4, 1934, in Ozark and was the
son of Sam and Alta Pearl (Vawter) Chaves. In 1956 he married Carol Jean Danielson.
He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Chaves was a carpenter in the St. Louis area
before retirement and was member of Elks Lodge in Cedar Hill. Survivors include: his
wife, Carol, three children, Terry Chaves and his wife, Wanda, House Springs; Debbie
McHaffie and her companion, Vic Nunley, Rogersville; and Tracy Chaves and his wife,
Cindy, House Springs; ten grandchildren, Christopher, Anna, Daniel, Darren, Heather,
Tiffany, and Jessica Chaves, Charity McHaffie, Brandon and Jeremy Nunley; six brothers
and sisters and their spouses, Martha Elnora Craig, Ozark, Hazel and Howard Earnhart,
Ft Smith, Ark.; Blanch and Herschel Goodall, Ozark; Vema and John Downing, Ozark;
Wanda and Ron Harrison, Willard; and Wayne and Jacquie Chaves, Ozark; a sister-inlaw, Janice Chaves; and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a son Jeffery and a brother, Frank Chaves. A graveside service will be at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday Nov. 12, in Chaves Cemetery, south of Ozark on the Chaves family
farm, with the Rev Bob Long officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home.
Chaves, Wayne Lloyd
16 Oct 1945 - 23 Dec 2004 SN-L 26 Dec 2004
Wayne Chaves, age 59, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, in the
home on Logan Ridge where he was born on Oct. 16, 1945. He was the son of Sam and
Alta Pearl (Vawter) Chaves. He was a 1963 graduate of Ozark High School. On July 17,
1966, he and Jacquie Hardaway were united in marriage. Wayne served his country in the
U.S. Army in Vietnam. He worked in various roles in the construction industry
throughout his working career. He was known for his willingness to help friends, family,
and church. His passion was his farm, his friends and family, and most recently his two
beautiful granddaughters. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Jacquie; four children
and their spouses, Sheila and John Day, of Phillipsburg, Mo., Michelle and Jeff
Lawhorne of Fort Worth, Texas, Christopher, of Ozark, Noelle and Chris Babich of
Columbia, Mo.; granddaughters, Ainsley Rose Lawhorne and Jordyn Alexandra Chaves
Babich; five sisters, Martha Elnora Craig of Ozark, Hazel Earnhart and husband Howard,
Fort Smith, Ark., Blanche Goodall of Ozark, Verna Downing and husband John of Ozark,
and Wanda Harrison and husband Ron, Springfield; sisters-in-law, Carol Jean Chaves of
House Springs, Mo., and Janice Chaves of Plato, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, great

and great-great nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. He was preceded in death
by his first son, Michael Wayne; his parents; and brothers, Sammy Gene and Frank. A
graveside funeral with military honors will be a t2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Chaves
Cemetery, south of Ozark. Pastor Bob Long and Pastor Gary Jennings will be officiating.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Victory Baptist Church, Ozark.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Missouri Disabled American Veterans through the funeral
home.
Chavez, Luis Adrian “Junior” 1979 - Jun 2005 SN-L 19 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Luis and Marina Chavez; married Carrie]
Luis "Adrian" Chavez, age 25, of Nixa, Mo., departed this life on an unknown
date at the beginning of June. Adrian was recovered Wednesday, June 8, 2005, near
Highway N. 265 in Branson, Mo. Adrian was born in Acambaro, Guanajuato, Mexico.
He spent most of his youth in California and later moved to Missouri to pursue his career
in the construction business. He proudly achieved the business status of becoming a selfemployed residential and commercial contractor in 2003 calling his business Chavez
Construction LLC. His current project was framing a home in the Rivercut Development.
For those who worked with him closely, they affectionately called him "Junior". Adrian
is survived by his wife, Carrie, and a 16 month old son, Marcus; his parents, Luis and
Marina Chavez; his sisters, Mayra and Bethsabel Chavez; and his brother, Richardo
Chavez. A private family service was held on Saturday, June 11, 2005. In lieu of flowers,
donations to a college fund for Marcus may be made at the Commerce Bank, Nixa, Mo.
Chayer, Glenn Russell 11 Dec 1911 - 21 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of John and Tena (Geist) Chayer; married Lucille Chaffin ? - 18 Dec 1985]
Glenn Russell. Chayer, 88, of Rogersville, returned home to be with his Heavenly
Father at 6:40 a.m., Monday, August 21, 2000, at Mercy Villa in Springfield. Glenn was
born on December 11, 1911 in Lamar (Ottawa County) Kansas to John and Tena Geist
Chayer. Glenn was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ and worked at MFA
Feed Mill and farmed, from both of which he eventually retired. Glenn was married to
Lucille Chaffin on August 15, 1942 and she preceded him in death on December 18,
1985. Glenn was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, three sisters and one
granddaughter, Melissa Chayer. Surviving are: four sons and their wives, Glenn Chayer,
Jr. and Sherryl of Springfield, David Chayer and Brenda, of Rogersville, Harold Chayer
and Tina, of Wilmington, N.C. and Ronald Chayer and Brenda, of Rogersville. One
daughter and her husband, Betty and John Stoner, of Ozark; four sisters, Edith Haley,
Wichita, Ks., Ruth Kitterman, Kansas City, Ks., Florence Palmer, Springfield, and
Lenora and husband Kenneth Wiggins, Sparta. Eight grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends, all of whom loved
him and miss him greatly. Services were at 11:00 am., Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at
the Center Point Church of Christ, Rogersville. Burial was in the Smith Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Center Point Youth Fund.
Cheatham, Earl W. 29 Sep 1903 - 11 Mar 1970

Funeral services for Earl W. Cheatham, 66, former resident of Clever, will be at
2:30 p.m. Sunday in Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Ronald Couch will officiate and
burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at Republic under the direction of Clark of Neosho.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Cheatham, Hattie 26 Sep 1871 - 19 May 1937
Miss Hattie Cheatham, 65, died at noon yesterday in the home of her sister, Mrs.
Anna Smart, at Strafford. She had been in ill health for several years. Funeral services
will be at 1:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church, of which she was a
member, with the Rev. Fred Jones officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery at
Republic under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Besides her sister,
Miss Cheatham is survived by two brothers, W. R. Cheatham of near Billings and Dr. R.
F. Cheatham of Diamond. Miss Cheatham worked in the B. F. Nichols General Store at
Clever for 22 years, retiring nine years ago because of her health.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Cheatham, Richard E. 24 Dec 1908 - 29 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married 1936 Cleta Mac Lindsey who died 1976; married Madge Freeman]
Richard E. Cheatham, 79, of Walnut Grove, formerly of Christian County, died
July 29 in his home. Services for Mr. Cheatham were held Tuesday in the Wilson-BrimDaniel Funeral Home, Walnut Grove, with the Revs. Don Washam and Robert Miller
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. Mr. Cheatham was
married to Cleta Mac Lindsey in 1936, and to this union was born a daughter, Janet Kay.
Cleta Mae preceded him in death in 1976. He later was married to Madge Freeman, with
whom he shared 11 years. Mr. Cheatham was a licensed embalmer, working in
Greenfield, Anderson, Buffalo, Neosho, and Granby, and for the Brim-Daniel Funeral
Home in Walnut Grove. He was a member of the Anderson United Methodist Church. He
is survived by his wife, Madge, a daughter, Janet Kay Cheatham; a brother, Dr. Riley
Cheatham, Portland, OR; and many nieces and nephews.
Cheek, Thomas C. 22 May 1937 - 19 Dec 2002
[Note: married Barbara]
Thomas C. Cheek, age 65 of Ozark, Missouri, entered Heaven December 19,
2002 after a heroic battle with cancer. Mr. Cheek was born May 22, 1937 in Carlisle,
West Virginia. Mr. Cheek was known for his painting and carpentry work and his love of
fishing. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Barbara Cheek of Ozark; three sons,
Thomas Cheek, Jerry Cheek and Randy Cheek; four daughters, Kathy Belle, Debra
Pruett, Tammy Pierson and Tina Voyles; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one
brother, Gurney Cheek of Arcanum, Ohio; and three sisters, I Mount of Bellville, Ohio,
Thelma Street of Mississippi, and Frances Henijos of California. Mr. Cheek was
preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Helen Cheek (Wilmuth); two sons, John
L. Cheek and Todd C. Cheek; and twin grandsons Joshua and John Tanksley. At Mr.
Cheek’s request, there will be a private memorial. The family would like to thank Mr.
William Macier and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldron for their love and support of our
husband and father during this time, and a special thanks to Chaplain Jack Betts and
everyone from Hospice of Springfield. Mr. Cheek will be greatly missed. Go rest high on

that mountain, Pops, and save some of those big heavenly bass for us. No services are
planned. The body will be cremated under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Springfield News-Leader, December 22, 2002.
Cheek, Viola G. (French) 22 Apr 1916 - 24 Jul 1898 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: married Dewey Cheek]
Viola G. Cheek, 73, of Billings, died at 10:32 p.m. July 24 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Cheek were held July 27 at the Meadors Chapel,
Billings, with the Revs. Maurice Pond and Gary Cheek officiating. Mrs. Cheek was a
member of the Billings Christian Church. She was also a member of the Billings Senior
Citizens Center and of the Springfield Christian Women's Club. Mrs. Cheek had served
as a Deputy County Assessor in Arizona. She is survived by her husband, Dewey; two
sons, Gary M., San Antonio, Texas, and William H., Springfield; a daughter, Bonnie
Douglas, Billings; a brother, Roland French, Marionville; a sister, Nell Ebersold,
Republic; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Billings Christian Church.
Cheever, Lawrence O. 23 Aug 1907 - 14 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
Lawrence O. Cheever, 66, Route 2, Nixa, died last Monday in St. John’s Hospital
where he had been a patient for several days. Mr. Cheever moved to Nixa in 1971 from
Iowa City, Iowa. He was formerly with the Iowa Historical Society, editor of the Morrell
Magazine, and librarian for 30 years in Ottumwa, Iowa. He had written many articles for
Iowa Historical Society paper, The Palimpset. and had donated much historical material
to the University of Iowa. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jerry Smith, Mt.
Vernona and Mrs. Richard Luke, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Nola Stewart, Sun Valley,
Calif.; his step-mother, Mrs. Manta Sue Graham, Ottumwa, Iowa and two grandchildren.
Greenlawn was in charge of arrangements.
Chegwin, Irma (Robinson) 4 Aug 1904 - 27 Sep 1971 CCR 30 Sep 1971 p8
Mrs. Dale Chegwin, formerly of Springfield and the daughter of the late Dr. and
Mrs. J. A. Robinson, of Ozark and Springfield, died in Oklahoma City, Monday morning
following open heart surgery. Survivors include her husband of Oklahoma City; a son,
Richard Chegwin of Joplin and a sister, Mrs. Charles Werner of Indianapolis.
Chenoweth, Hilda Mae (Wright) 14 Mar 1912 - 20 May 2000 CCH-N 24 May 2000
Hilda Mae Chenoweth, age 88, of Ozark, Missouri, died Saturday, May 20, 2000
in Riverview Residential Place, Ozark. She was born March 14, 1912 in Callaway
County, Missouri, the daughter of Will and Nell (Turner) Wright. Mrs. Chenoweth was a
homemaker and lived most of her life in Fulton, Missouri. Survivors include: two
daughters and their husbands, Judy and Mitch Hough, Fremont Hills, Missouri, and Linda
and Irl Brooks, Columbia, Missouri; five grandchildren, Penny Treaster, Plano, Texas,
Rebecca Perisho, Nashville, Tennessee, Lori Ann Miller, Aaron Brooks, and Ryan
Brooks, all of Columbia; a sister, Helen Davis and a brother, Thomas Wright, both of
Columbia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Grant Chenoweth; a
daughter, Bonnie Husky; two sisters; and a brother. A graveside service was at 11 a.m.

Tuesday in Memorial Park Cemetery, Columbia with Rev. Doug Philips officiating.
Local arrangement were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cherry, Allen 4 Feb 1864 - 5 Jan 1947 CCR 9 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Son of William & Martha (?) Cherry; married 1890 Florence Virginia Jones 4 Nov
1868 - 21 Jun 1931]
Allen Cherry was born in Indiana on Feb. 4, 1864, and passed away at his home
near Sparta early this week. He was one of twins born to Mr. and Mrs. William Cherry.
The family came to Missouri and settled near Sparta when Mr. Cherry was a young man.
He was united in marriage with Miss Florence Virginia Jones in 1890 and to this union
were born two children. He moved with his family to Springfield in 1900 where he built a
greenhouse and remained in that business until the death of his wife in 1931. The son,
Stanley Cherry, also preceded his father in death in 1924. After the death of his wife, Mr.
Cherry returned to the Sparta and Oldfield communities. Survivors are his daughter, Mrs.
Stella Stolz of Springfield; six grandchildren, and a host of friends in Springfield, Sparta
and Oldfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist
Church by Rev. Reg Mapes. Burial was in the Smith cemetery near Oldfield under
direction of the Sparta Funeral Home.
Chesnut, John Theodore 14 Nov 1931 - 24 Jun 1999 CCH-N 28 Jul 1999
John Theodore Chesnut, son of Sim and Blanche Davis Chesnut, was born
November 14, 1931, in Salem, Arkansas. He departed this life Thursday, June 24, 1999,
in his home, near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of sixty-seven years, seven months, and
ten days. On December 15, 1954, he was united in marriage to Rose Tilman, and to this
union two daughters and one son were born. He was preceded in death by his parents;
two brothers, Gene and Chuck Chesnut; a sister, Melba Vaughn; and two grandchildren,
Sandy and Jeremy Walker. John is survived by his wife of forty-four years, Rose, of the
home; two daughter, Donna Walker, and her husband, Rowland, of Mansfield, and
Christy Marriott, of Warsaw; a son, Randy Chesnut, and his wife, Donna, of Ozark; ten
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, a brother, Roy Chesnut, of Albuquerque, New
Mexico; two sisters, Ann Roe, and her husband, Ray, of Mount Lake Terrace,
Washington, and Juanita Martin, of West Plains; a number of nieces and nephews; as
well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born in Salem, Arkansas, and then
moved with his family to West Plains, where he attended school. He served his country
faithfully in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. After he and Rose were
married, they made their home in various different places before moving to the Mansfield
area a few months ago. Throughout the years, John was employed as a carpet layer. In his
spare time he especially enjoyed fishing. His family was very important to him and he
particularly loved being a grandfather. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be
fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Chevront, D. E.
d 10 May 1926 Cleburne (AL) News 23 May 1926
NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne
County, Alabama for Thursday, May 13, 1926
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD

Tallapoosa, Georgia, May 11th
An empty bottle labeled "carbolic acid" lying within ten feet of his body
Monday morning told the story of the manner of the death of D.E. Cheuvront,
who moved from Heflin to Tallapoosa about two months ago, the body being
found by a boy who immediately reported to officials the finding of the
body. A note addressed to his wife in which he made the statement that his course
was best, asking her to kiss their little girl goodbye for him, was found in
his pocket. It was reported Monday that Mr. Cheuvront ate his breakfast at
the usual time, went to the post office and later went home to place his cow
in the pasture near where his body was found. The wrapping paper from which
the bottle of acid had been taken was lying beside the body of the dead man
when the first citizens reached the spot, the bottle being about ten feet
away, according to the reports. Judge A.I. Head, to whom the matter was first reported,
and Webb Baes, constable for this district were among the first officials to reach the
scene. They found Mr. Cheuvront lying on his back, and he evidently died
without a struggle. As soon as the finding of the body was reported to Mrs. Cheuvront,
she telephoned to Pierce Owens, Heflin Undertaker, to come for the body and he arrived
her about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the remains being removed to the home and prepared
for burial. An inquest over the body was held in the afternoon by Coroner Slate and a
verdict of self destruction was returned.Mr. Cheuvront had made his home in Heflin for
many years, leaving there about the middle of March to take up residence here. He had
been engaged for many years in handling real estate and timber in Cleburne county and
had recently contracted with several fire insurance companies to begin this line
of business in Tallapoosa, and had engaged desk space in the office of the
Tallapoosa Journal, but had not opened his campaign for new business. It is
said that he had been suffering physically during the past few months and ill
health is believed to have been the chief cause leading up to his death. The Cheuvronts
came to Heflin from Chadwick, Christian County, Missouri about six years ago and made
many friends here who were deeply shocked at the news of Mr. Cheuvront's death.
___
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank our many friends in Tallapoosa, Heflin and other places
for the ready sympathy and help extended to us in our great sorrow, the death of our
beloved husband and father, the late D.E. Cheuvront. These evidences of devoted
friendship will always be cherished by us as coming straight from the hearts of sincere
friends.
Mrs. D.E. Cheuvront
Miss Aileen Cheuvront
___
Chichura, Andrew Stephen 7 Aug 1944 - 18 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002
[Note: Son of Stephen N. & Helen (Oresick) Chichura; married Janice D. Gimlin]
Andrew Stephen Chichura, 58, of Fishers, Ind., passed away Aug. 18, 2002, in St.
Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born Aug. 7, 1944, in Wildwood, N.J., the son of
Stephen N. and Helen "Oresick" Chichura. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Chichura was employed as a professional pilot for 32 years, the last 15 years he spent

with ATA, flying an L1011 aircraft, as captain. In October of 1991, he received 2 support
medals from the Department of Defense, for flying troops to Desert Shield/Desert Storm.
Survivors include his wife, Janice D. (Gimlin) Chichura, Fishers, Ind.; a daughter,
Andraya M. Chichura, Hazel Park, Mich.; two sons, Michael A., Branson, and David L.,
Bolder, Colo.; and two sisters. Funeral services were held Aug. 22, in Carmel, Ind. A
graveside service was held Aug. 24, at Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Project Orbis
International, Inc. 520 8th Ave., llth Floor, New York, NY 10018.
Childers, Eva Evaline 1876 - 6 Dec 1947 CCR 11 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: no legible tombstone in Wise Hill Cemetery]
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva Evaline Childers, 71, who died Dec. 6, were held
Sunday afternoon at Maples Funeral Chapel in Clever, conducted by Rev. J.L. Dull of
Marionville. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, one son,
Archie, of Clever, and one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Cobb, of Everton, Mo. She was a
member of the Clever Christian church.
Childers, Joseph Robert 1 Jan 1938 - 3 Sep 1990 NN-E 5 Sep 1990
[Note: Son of Rev. Lawrence D. & Clara Childers; married Darlene]
Joseph Robert Childers, 52, Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 3, 1990, in his home,
following an illness of one month. Born Jan. 1, 1938, he was the son of the Rev.
Lawrence and Clara Childers. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He owned and
operated Joe's Tire Shop, Springfield, which is continuing to be operated by his family.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene; a son, Joseph Robert Childers Jr., Ozark; three
daughters and their husbands, Tawanna and Dennis Hankins, Cheri and John Corless, and
Melody and Jerry Halford, all of Ozark; seven grandchildren, Jason and Tiffany Hankins,
Amy, John Jr., and Tammy Corless, and April and Jeramy Halford; three brothers,
William and James Childers, both of Rogersville, and John Childers, Rockford, III.; two
sisters, Jewell Grant, Bolivar, and Betty Lancaster, Springfield; Teresa Shull and other
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Longstaff officiating. Burial will be in Holland
Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home.
Childers, Lawrence D., Rev. 1 Jul 1895 - 20 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of James J. & Susan C. Childers; married Clara]
The Rev. Lawrence D. Childers, 74, of Route 1, Rogersville, died at 8:26 p.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. A resident of
Springfield for 55 years, Mr. Childers was a retired Missionary Baptist minister.
Survivors include his wife, Clara; five sons, James Childers and William Childers, both
of Rogersville, Larry Childers of Republic, John Childers of Rockford, Ill. and Joseph
Childers of Kansas City, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane Lancaster of Springfield
and Mrs. Jewell Grant of Rothville; a brother, Howard Childers of Springfield; two
sisters, Mrs. Chloe Smith, Vallejo, Calif. and Mrs. Lillie Holland, Springfield; 20
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Herman Lohmeyer of Springfield.

Chilton, Marguerite (Lewis) 20 Aug 1922 - 13 Sep 2005 SN-L 15 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Emmett E. & Orda May (Simmons) Lewis; married 15 May 1941
Arvill Chilton]
Marguerite Chilton, 83, Billings, died at 11:47 a.m., September 13, 2005, in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born August 20, 1922, in Carthage, Mo., the
daughter of Emmett E. and Orda May (Simmons) Lewis. She was united in marriage to
Arvill Chilton on May 15, 1941, in Avilla, Mo. Mrs. Chilton was a fabulous homemaker,
wonderful wife, loving mother and grandmother, and proud great-grandmother. Her
parents and a brother, Murray Lewis, preceded her in death. She is survived by her
husband of 64 years, Arvill, of the home; three sons and their spouses, Sonny and
Yoshiko Chilton, Bois D'Arc, Dan and Sandy Chilton, Billings, and Larry and Liz
Chilton, Ft. Smith, Ark.; two daughters and their spouses, Diane and Jerry Benson,
Rogersville, and Barbara and Bill Schulenberg, Oregon City, Ore.; seven grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Elmer Lewis, Springfield, Leroy Lewis,
Lubbock, Texas, and Jim Lewis, Battlefield; two sisters, Fern Smith, Ft. Worth, Texas,
and Verna M. Sadler, Lubbock, Texas; many other relatives and friends. Graveside
services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2005, in Fasken Cemetery,
Carthage, with Rev. Don Smith officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the
Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 50595, Springfield, MO 65805, or People
Helping People, 496 US Hwy 60 E., Republic, MO 65738.
Chisholm, Gladys (Holley) 4 May1908 - 4 Nov 2004
SN-L 6 Nov 2004
Gladys (Holley) Chisholm, age 96, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord
on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at 7:30 p.m. in Century Pines, Ozark, Mo. Mrs. Chisholm
was a licensed Assembly of God minister. She pastored Eastland Community Church for
18 years. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, James Chisholm; her daughter,
Mary Griffin and husband Jim; two granddaughters, Kathie Burton and husband Bill, and
Sharon Johnson and husband Danny; two great-grand- daughters; two great-grandsons;
two great-great-grand- daughters; and two great-great-grandsons. The family wishes to
thank her friends and the staff of Century Pines for their care and prayers. Graveside
services are 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with Rev.
Rosalee Dunn officiating. Friends may call after 8 a.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
Published 11/06/04
Chittim, Mary I. (?) Martin 17 May 1914 - 20 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
Mary I. Chittim, 77, Route 8, Ozark, died at 10:15 a.m., Monday, Jan. 20 in her
home. She was a retired restaurant owner and, along with her late husband, Clayton
Chittim, had operated Wrangler Inn Restaurant, Springfield. She was a member of
Hopedale Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Ralph Martin, Jr., Fruitland, N.
M. and Lloyd "Bud" Martin, Ozark; a daughter, Kay Ferrell, Ozark; two sisters, Virginia
Triechel, Sun City, Ariz., and Ann Fulmer, Whitesboro, Texas; five grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren. Services are at 1 p.m. today (Thursday) in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North, Springfield, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Chitwood, Emmitt K. 29 Jul 1915 - 1 Nov 1972 OH 16 Nov 1972 p6
Emmitt K. Chitwood, 57. Belton, died Nov. 1 at his home of cancer. He had been
ill three months. Mr. Chitwood lived in Douglas County 20 years and moved to Kansas
City in 1960. He had worked in Ava for Kerr Stables., He was born in Vinita, Okla. July
29, 1915. He was a groundsman for Saddle and Sirloin Club in Mission, Kana. and was a
member of the Grandview Assembly of God Church. He leaves his wife, Edna of the
home; two sons, Kenneth and David both of Moberly; five daughters, Mrs. Sue
Richardson, Riverside, Lou Frost, Kansas City, Alberta Sallee, Kansas City, Peggy
Stoddard, Kansas City, Kans. and Patsy Chitwood of Moberly; five step-sons, Gerald and
William Ingram, both of Lake Latawana, Mo., Paul Carpenter, Grandview, Elmer
Carpenter, Denver, Colo. and Clarence Carpenter, Parkview; one step-daughter, Margaret
Finkler, Grandview and 10 grandchildren. Services were Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the
Grandview Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Belton Cemetery under the direction
of George-Grandview Chapel in Grandview.
Chitwood, Jason Michael 25 Oct 1976 - 26 Oct 1998 CCH-N 4 Nov 1998
[Note: Son of William G. & Janet Elaine (Spreacker) Chitwood]
Jason Michael Chitwood, age 22, of Nixa, died Monday, October 26, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Greene County. He was born October 25,
1976 and was the son of William G. and Janet Elaine (Spreacker) Chitwood. He lived
throughout his life in Nixa and graduated from Nixa High School in 1996. He was
employed by Dayco and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors
include: his parents, Bill and Janet, and a sister, Cheryl, Ft. Scott, Kansas; two nieces,
Brandi and Amber Chitwood; his grandmother, Mamie Chitwood, Nixa; aunts, uncles,
and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his grandfather, William Chitwood, formerly
of Omaha, Arkansas; grandparents, Joe and Charlotte Spreacker, and great-grandparents,
J. L.. and Anna Spreacker, all formerly of Lebanon; and a cousin, Michael Journagan,
formerly of Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 29, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Chitwood, Mamie L. (French) 9 Jul 1903 - 17 May 2000 CCH-N 24 May 2000
Mamie L. Chitwood, age 96, of Nixa, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She had been a resident of Christian Health
Care in Nixa for several years. She was born July 9, 1903 in Guian, Arkansas, the
daughter of William Watt and Laura (Sheffield) French. Mrs. Chitwood was a member of
First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors include: five children, James T. Chitwood,
Jefferson City, Marie McGehee, Springfield, Jean Journagan and her husband Leo,
Springfield, William G. Chitwood, Jr. and his wife Janet, Nixa, and Billie Friend and her
husband Carl, DeFuniak Springs, Florida; twelve grandchildren; and numerous great- and
great- great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G.
Chitwood in 1975; a son, William "Pete" Chitwood; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services were 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr.
Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Visitation was Friday in the funeral home: Memorial contributions may be made to the
charity of the donor's choice.
Choate, Anthony Dean 1949 - 13 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Carl & Donna Choate; married Jacque]
Anthony Dean Choate, 39, of Springfield, died at 5:12 p.m. Feb. 13 at St. John's
Regional Health Center from an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Choate were held
Feb. 16 at the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. Burial was in Danforth Cemetery. Mr. Choate
is survived by his wife, Jacque, Ozark; a son, Adam Cave, Springfield; a stepson, David
Squibb, Willard; a daughter, Tonya Deann Willis, Springfield; a stepdaughter, Shelly
Bayliff, Springfield; four brothers, Steve, William, Roy and Charles Thomas, all of
Springfield, and Terry, Thayer; two sisters, Carla Sneed, Strafford, and Donna Crews,
Springfield; and by his parents, Donna and Carl Choate, Springfield.
Choate, James G. 6 May 1964 - Jun 2004 SN-L 30 Jun 2004
Mr. James G. Choate, 40, Chadwick, passed away at 1:55 a.m. Sunday in his
home. Services are 11 a.m. today in Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, with burial
in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring
Choate, Maggie Derrick 30 May 1902 - 12 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Derrick Choate, 77, Springfield, mother of Mrs.
Rosalie Essick, Nixa, were held Monday at Greenlawn North with burial in Pleasant
View Cemetery near Elkland. Mrs. Choate died Dec. 12 at her home of natural causes.
Choate, Maurice 22 Sep 1920 - 25 Jul 1936
Maurice Choate, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Choate, aged 15 years, 10 months
and 3 days, passed away from this life after an illness of three days. He leaves his father
and mother and other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were
conducted July 26th at 2:30 p.m. at Spokane, with Rev. Grey officiating, with burial in
the Spokane cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark. (Christian County
Republican, 31 July 1936). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Choate, Marshall R. 8 Mar 1923 - 24 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Agnes (?) Choate]
Marshall Choate, 64; of Route 2, Willard, died Wednesday in his home after a
long illness. Services for Mr. Choate were held Saturday at Greenlawn North Chapel,
Springfield, with Jesse Roberds officiating. Burial was in Brighton Cemetery. Mr. Choate
was a retired farmer. His survivors include his wife, Agnes; two sons, Ray, Willard, and
Dennis, of the home; six daughters, Zelma Fullington, Susie Burton and Carolyn Perkins,
all of Willard, Velma Williams, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Anna Fries, Nixa, and Elizabeth Pratt,
Springfield; three brothers, Hershel, Willard, Bobby, Springfield, and B.A., Morrisville;
two sisters, Reva Bell, Morrisville, and Verba Horner, Springfield; and 16 grandchildren.
Chronis, Clifford Merlin 2 Dec 1927 - 5 Jan 1947 CCR 23 Jan 1947 p4
[Note: Son of Paul & Lydia Augusta (Passer) Chronis]

Clifford Merlin Chronis was born Dec. 2, 1927, at Arpin, Wis., the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Chronis, and died of a heart attack while practicing basketball at the Chadwick
high school gymnasium on Jan. 15,1947. He moved with his parents to Chadwick in
February 1944 and his father passed away the following July. He was a senior in the
Chadwick high school and was a fine student. He was baptized in 1942 at Bethel,
Wisconsin. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Paul Chronis of Chadwick; three brothers,
Paul Chronis of Chadwick; Walter and Harold of Marshfield, Wisconsin. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Chadwick Baptist church by Rev. Roy
Shipman with burial in the Chadwick cemetery under direction of Harris of Chadwick
and Chaffin of Ozark.
Chorn, A. C. 1918 - 13 Jan 2007 SN-L 18 Jan 2007
[Note; Son of Jessie & Myrtle Chorn; married Maxine; married Mary Louise]
A.C. Chorn, of Springfield, Mo., died from a massive stroke on January 13, 2007,
at the age of 88 years. AC had retired from the Springfield Public Schools, where he
worked in the maintenance department for several years. AC's first wife, Maxine,
preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise; his stepson, Bob
Haswell; a brother, Johnny Chorn, of Houston, Texas; and a nephew, Earnest Chorn, of
Stockton, Mo. AC was preceded in death by his mother and father, Myrtle and Jessie
Chorn; brothers, Willard and Heavy Chorn; and a sister, Sarah Virginia Blanton. A
memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2007, in Walnut Lawn
Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn. Interment will be in Patterson Cemetery in Taney
County, Mo. A. C. was born April 15, 1918, and raised on a 40 acre homestead in what is
now known as Hercules Glade, in the Mark Twain National Forest.They were poor but so
was everyone else in those times. He often told of those days in the one-room log cabin,
where he would awaken to have snow on the feather comforter that had blown in through
a crack in the wall. It was a good year when dad could buy each of his kids a new pair of
shoes, a pair of overalls, and a shirt. All their neighbors would herd cattle, hogs, turkeys,
and sheep along those wagon trails to Chadwick to the railroad. His father and mother
were Pentecostal believers and he once told me about seeing a young lady fall under the
Spirit onto a hot stove and was not burned. Following his father's death in 1933, AC and
his older brother Willard were drafted into the Army where they served in the Second
World War. A. C. was shipped to Iran and drove big 6X6 supply trucks from the Persian
Gulf into southern Russia. He never spoke of the times when raiders would attack these
supply trains, but he told of many other adventures that happened there. What a great
change, in such a short time, for this young man from an Ozarks hill farm to go to the
cradle of civilization where he saw Queen Esther's Palace, Daniel's Tomb, and drove a
big 6X6 truck up onto the Zageroot in UR of The Caldeas. The most lasting memory was
how seasick he got on the boat trip through the Tazman Sea on the way over. My
stepfather taught me to hunt, fish, and enjoy nature. His mother was a full blood
Cherokee Indian from Oklahoma, so he knew how to set traps and snares. One night
when our boat motor failed, and left us up Beaver Creek, we slept on the ground next to a
small campfire we built. The most fun we had was when I took him fishing in Canada.
He caught a seven pound Northern pike on a four pound Ultra light rig. We all shall miss
him, for he was a good man.

Chorn, Cynthia Alice (Tolert) Gentry 1906 - 23 Apr 1970 CCR 30 Apr 1970 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Alice Chorn, 63, of Billings were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Stumpff Chapel at Reeds Spring with the Rev. Carl Fortner officiating.,
Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery under direction of Ralph Thieme. Mrs. Chorn was
found dead in her home at 6:40 p.m. Thursday. She was a native of Galena and ha lived
in Springfield for many years before moving to the Billings farm several years ago. She is
survived by a son, Marvin Gentry, Billings; two grandchildren; and four brothers, Frank
Tolert of Pierce City, Fred and Lee, both of Galena and Ed of Reeds Spring.
Chrisman, John Roy 25 Sep 1920 - 9 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Geraldine]
John Roy Chrisman, 67, of Springfield, died at 12:40 p.m. Sept. 9 at St. John's
Regional Health Center. Services for Mr. Chrisman were held Monday in the Greenlawn
North Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Coltharp officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. A retired clothing store owner, Mr. Chrisman served in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; three sons,' Billy, of
Kilgore, Texas, John Jr. and Leo, both of Springfield; four daughters, Jeanette Storey and
Cassandra Chrisman, Ozark, Carolyn Chrisman, New Franklin, and Vicki Chrisman,
Springfield; four brothers, Jack W. and C. Ward, both of Springfield, Robert L., of south
San Francisco, California, and Richard N., of Springfield; and eight grandchildren.
Chrisman, Ona May (McCoy) 1896 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Mary Ellendar (Smith) McCoy; married 1 Sep
1917 Levy O. Chrisman]
Services for Mrs. Ona M. Chrisman, 80, of 1809 North Hampton, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Klingner Chapel with the Revs. Bob Dasal and W. L. Murdaugh officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Chrisman, a native of Selmore, died at 8:22
p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of
Boulevard Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Willadean Barnett, 1265
South New, and Mrs. Wilma Jean Wolfe, 1851 East Walnut; two sons, Glen of Kansas
City and James of 1824 East Monroe; a sister, Mrs. Lona Kissich, 1801 West Elm; seven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The family, who requests donations be made
to the Boulevard Baptist Church building fund, will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8:30
p.m. today.
Chrisman, Richard N. "Dick" 5 May 1926 - 2 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Roy Clifford & Pearl (Turner) Chrisman; married 22 Mar 1951 Joan
Schupbach]
Richard N. "Dick" Chrisman, 80, Springfield, passed away Monday, October 2,
2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center. Dick was born May 5, 1926, in Springfield,
the youngest of nine children born to Roy Clifford and Pearl Turner Chrisman. He was a
graduate of Springfield Senior High. His education was interrupted by his U.S. Navy
service during World War II. He returned to graduate from SMS and later earned a
master's degree from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Dick spent 12 years in
education as a basketball coach and math and history teacher, serving at Clever High
School, Central High School and Hillcrest High School. Several years after joining his

brothers at White Castle Company, Inc., he and Roy Street founded Springfield Building
Maintenance, Inc., which evolved into a commercial real estate development and
property management company. He was still active in the company at the time of his
death. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church for the past 51 years and
was also a longtime member of Hickory Hills Country Club. In addition to his parents, he
was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. Dick is survived by his loving
wife of 55 years, Joan Schupbach Chrisman, they married March 22, 1951, in
Springfield; twin daughters, Jen Kennally, Overland Park, Kansas, and Jan Sederholm,
Springfield; daughter, Anne Pinter and husband, Dave, Marietta, Georgia; cherished
grandchildren, Lauren Moore, Kate Kennally and Kevin Clark; a brother, Robert
Chrisman and wife, Julia, San Antonio, Texas; sisters-in-law, June Chrisman,
Springfield, Mary Gahagen, Ozark, Imogene Young, San Antonio, Texas, and Hazel
Phipps, Carthage. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, October 5, 2006, in St.
Paul United Methodist Church (now First UMC) with the Reverend Wesley J. Arington
officiating, under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 4535 West
Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802 or the Springfield Boys and Girls Clubs,
1410 N. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65802.
Chrisman, Robert O. “Obrey” 1898 - 1950 CCR 23 Feb 1950
[Note: Son of Lafayette J. & Ella M. (Gonce) Chrisman; married Lois]
Word has been received here of the death last week of Robert O. Chrisman, 51, of
Fresno, California, a native of Ozark and known to friends here as “Obrey.” He was a
salesman for the Fresno office of the California State Automobile Association. Death
followed a stroke. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in a downtown office building and
was rushed to a Fresno hospital where he died a short time later. He had been employed
by the association for the past seven years. Before that, he was a salesman for twenty
years for the Frank E. Beckett Company, a Fresno automobile concern. He went to
Fresno in 1920 from Springfield. He was a member of the Springfield Solomon Lodge,
No. 271, A.F.&A.M. and of the Fresno County Sportsman’s Club. Survivors include his
widow, Mrs. Lois Chrisman, and a brother, W.H., both of Fresno, and a brother, E.M.
Chrisman, of Springfield.
Christensen, Eva E. (Campbell) 2 Sep 1911 - 7 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of John Alexander & Etta (Rock) Campbell; married 6 Feb 1943
Thomas Arnold Christensen 20 Nov 1917 - 27 Jan 1997]
Eva E. Christensen, age 87, of Ozark, died Monday, June 7 1999, in Riverview
Residential Place. Ozark. She was born September 2, 1911 in Spring Bluff and was the
daughter of John Alexander and Etta (Rock) Campbell. On February 6, 1943 she and
Thomas Arnold Christensen were married in St. Louis. She was a member of United
Methodist Church of Ozark. Her husband preceded her in death in 1997. She. was also
preceded in death by her son, Wayne, and nine brothers and sisters. Edith, Maudie, Sadie,
Charles, John. Daisy, Elmer, Mazie and Ann. Survivors include her daughter-in-law,
Teresa Christensen, grandson, Zack Christensen, nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral
services were Wednesday, June 9, in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams

Funeral Home, Ozark. Rev. Rod Kelley officiated and Eldena Bilyeu sang "Amazing
Grace".
Christiansen, Howard E. 1931 - 19 Nov 1962 CCR 22 Nov 1962 p1
3 Highlandville Men are Victims of U.S. 65 Crash
Howard E. Christiansen, 31, of Highlandville, died at 4:55 p.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital where he had been in critical condition with head and internal injuries
sustained at 6:30 a.m. Friday in a car-truck crash on U. S. 65 a half-mile north of the
Reeds Spring junction. Herschel H. “Bill: Grider, 55, Highlandville was killed in the
accident and his son, Billy Gene, 24, also of Highlandville, died an hour and a half later.
Also hurt were Wayne Grider, 16, who received possible head injuries and Jakey Grider,
32, treated for knee fractures and head injuries. Troopers said the accident occurred when
a car driven by Jakey Grider was struck head-on by a truck driven by Jack Ramsey, 38 of
Harrison, Ark, as the latter rounded a curve on the wrong side of the highway. Ramsey
was not injured.
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Christiansen, Howard E. 1931 - 19 Nov 1962 CCR 29 Nov 1962 p1
Funeral services for Howard E. Christiansen, 31, of Highalndville were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Adams-Monger Chapel with the Rev. Raymond Lloyd officiating. Burial was in
National Cemetery. Mr. Christiansen died Monday from injuries he received in an auto
accident Friday. Survivors are his wife, Jackquelyn; four sons, John Edward, Missouri
Valley, Iowa; and Michael Lavern, Steven James and Randy Lee, all of the home; and his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Christiansen of Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Christensen, Kenneth 19 Jun 1905 - 10 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998
Kenneth Christensen, age 92, of Ozark, died Friday, April 10, 1998, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born June 19, 1905, in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kenneth and
his family came to the United States a few years later. Before moving to Cedar Creek and
then to Ozark, Mr. Christensen was a Comptroller for a bank in Chicago, Ill. On Dec. 11,
1971 he and Olga Caroline were married. He was a member of the Ozark General Baptist
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Olga, of Ozark Riverview Residential Place; three
children, Martin Christensen, Kay Johnson, and John Christensen, all of Chicago, Ill.;
three step-children, Joanne Kuester, Cedar Creek, Sharon Parille, Carol Stream, Ill., and
Robert Sullivan, Hoffman Estates, Ill.; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and
a host of great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 13, in the Ozark
General Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Irving Park Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.,
on April 16.
Christensen, Paul Karl, Gunnery Sgt. 1 Apr 1948 - 3 Feb 2003 CCH-N 12 Feb 2003
Paul Karl Christensen Ret. U.S. Marines, 54, Nixa, died Feb. 3, 2003, in his
home. He was born April 1, 1948, in New York. He served his country in the U.S.
Marines, retiring in 1989. He was a decorated Viet Nam veteran and received many
honors including the Navy Cross. He also served as court bailiff in Christian County for
Judge Mitch Hough. Christensen is survived by special friends Susan Seay, Nixa, and
Karen Christensen, Springfield, and their families; a brother and sister, Rob and Sylvia;

and his foster family, the Giangolas, New York. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery with full
military honors.
Christensen, Thomas Arnold 20 Nov 1917 - 27 Jan 1997 CCH-N Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Louis & Ruby Ann (Richardson) Christensen; married 6 Feb 1943 Eva A.
Campbell 2 Sep 1911 - 7 Jun 1999 ]
Thomas Arnold Christensen, 79, Ozark, died Monday, January 27, 1997, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born November 20, 1917, in Marion, Kansas, and
was the son of Louis and Ruby Ann (Richardson) Christensen. On February 6, 1943, he
married Eva Campbell. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr.
Christensen was retired from Boise Cascade in St. Louis as manager of the printing and
supply department. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ozark. His son,
Wayne Thomas Christensen, preceded him in death in 1988. Survivors include: His wife,
Eva; a daughter-in-law, Teresa Christensen, Ozark; a grandson, Zack Christensen, Ozark;
a brother, Dale Christensen and his wife, Eunice, Marion, Kansas; and a sister, Annie
Jean Winkley and her husband, Lawrence, Marion, Kansas. Funeral services will be at
2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young
officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the United Methodist Church of Ozark.
Christensen, Wayne Thomas 10 Jun 1946 - 14 Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Thomas Arnold & Eva (Campbell) Christensen; married Theresa
Wayne Thomas Christensen, 42, of Ozark, died at 6:50 p.m. Sept. 14 from
injuries received in an automobile accident south of Ozark. Services for Mr. Christensen
were held Saturday in the United Methodist Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Mike Walters
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Christensen had been a resident of Ozark for four
years. He was National Sales Manager for Native Wood Products. An Army veteran, he
was a member of the United Methodist Church. His survivors include his wife, Teresa; a
son, Zachary; and his parents, Thomas and Eva Christensen, all of Ozark. The family
requests memorial contributions to be made to the Ozark United Methodist Church.
Christenson, Dura (Harness) 24 May 1905 - 3 Jul 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
Dura Christenson, 86, Chestnutridge, died Wednesday, July 3, 1991, in her home.
She was born May 24, 1905, in Irvington, Iowa. She was a bookkeeper. Survivors include
a son, James Christenson, Chestnutridge; a sister, Catharine Dean, Neshkoro, Wis.; two
brothers, Elmer Harness, Marietta, Ga., and George Harness, Walworth, Wis.; four
grandchildren, William J. Christenson, Chestnutridge, the Rev. Robert Christenson,
Worthington, Minn., Jay Christenson, Springfield, and Elizabeth Christenson, Hales
Corner, Wis. The funeral was held Saturday in First Baptist Church, Walworth, Wis.
Burial was in Brick Baptist Church Cemetery, Walworth. Local arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Christian, Mossy M. (Acuff) 1871 - 4 Sep 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Daughter of Zachariah & Mary (Hill) Acuff; married L. D. Christian]

Mrs. M.M. Christian, 78, former Walnut Grove resident and the widow of L.D.
Christian, died Sunday night in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Kemp, 2616 West
State, where she had resided for several years. In addition to Mrs. Kemp, she is survived
by another daughter, Mrs. Zeta Owen of the home; four sons, Tony, of 802 North
Douglas, P.C. of rural Springfield, Zack of North Jefferson, and R.F. of McGill, Nev.; six
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Tipton Acuff of Salem, Mo.,
Victor Acuff of Owensville, and Otto Acuff of Los Angeles; and four sisters, Mrs. Ida
Breazeale of Ozark, Mrs. Livia Haile of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Laura Wilson of Oakland,
Calif., and Mrs. Cleo Saunders of Soulsbyville, Calif. The body laid in state at the Brim
Funeral Home of Walnut Grove until Wednesday. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at the Klinger Funeral Home in Springfield with Rev. H.T. Abbott of the
Hamlin Memorial Baptist church officiating. Burial was made by Brim in the Greenlawn
cemetery at Springfield.
Christian, Richard Milton 15 Apr 1934 - 24 Nov 2003 SN-L 28 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of A.B. & Lorene Christian; married 1954 Beverly]
Richard Milton Christian, age 69, Clever, Mo., died Monday, Nov. 24, 2003.
Born to A.B. and Lorene Christian on April 15, 1934, in Liberty, Mo. He attended
elementary school at Sullivan, Mo., and his high school years in Neosho and Columbia,
Mo. He received a BS degree at William Jewell College in 1958, his B.D. from Golden
Gate Seminary in 1962, and S.T.M. in Pastoral Care at SMU, Dallas, Texas. Richard
served five years in the pastorate in Davis, Calif., and 37 years in Pastoral Counseling in
Texas, Georgia and Missouri, seeking to help those who crossed his path gain a
knowledge that God loves them and the difference that could make in their lives...
Richard and his wife of 49 and a half years, Beverly, had three children, Loretta Stone,
Diamond, Mo., LeRay Christian and wife Debby, Rockwall, Texas, and Lydonna
Christian, who preceded him in death in 1978; three grandchildren, Mysti Mutzel, Paola,
Kan., Casey Christian and Corey Christian, Grand Prairie, Texas; one great- grandson,
Jayce Allen Wright, Paola, Kan.; three sisters, Joan Long, Port Townsend, Wash., Junne
Andersen, Springfield, Mo., Joyce Cordum, Oklahoma City, Okla.; one brother, Ray
Christian, New Port Richey, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be
held at 11 a.m. Saturday in South Gate Baptist Church, Hwy. 160 South, Springfield. In
lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice or contact the family.
Christianson, Melissa Lynne 27 Feb 1979 - 3 Aug 1998 CCH-N 12 Aug 1998
Melissa Lynne Christianson, age 19, of Winter Harbor, Maine, formerly of Sparta,
died Monday, August 3. She was born February 27,1979 in Denville, New Jersey, and
was the daughter of Charles Ben and Vickie Lynne (Tuttle) Christianson. Melissa was a
1997 graduate of Sparta High School, and was serving her country in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include her parents, of Sparta, two brothers, Charles "Bennie" and Daniel Lee
Christianson, both of Sparta, and grandparents, Ben and Vera Christianson, Gering,
Nebraska, and Alan and Joyce Tutle, Byram, New Jersey. Funeral services were
Saturday, August 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Navy Reserve Chaplain Ron
Minton officiating. Military honors were provided by the Naval and Marine Corps
Reserve Center, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Just One More,
1037 S. Grant, Springfield 65807, for the benefit of animals in need of care.

Chrisman, E. M. 1882 - 15 Dec 1960
CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
E. M. Chrisman, 78, of Springfield, died Thursday, Dec. 15, at St. John’s Hospital
after a long illness, Mr. Chrisman, a retired livestock dealer, had lived in Springfield 56
years, having moved there from Christian County. He is survived by his wife, Effie, one
son, John of Springfield, and daughter and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Saturday in the Thieme Chapel with Rev. W. E. Dowell and Robert Baker
officiating, Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Chrisman, Pearl (Turner) Feb 1882 - 19 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Pleas & Sarah Turner; married 25 Dec 1901 Roy C. Chrisman]
Mrs. Pearl Chrisman, 87, of Springfield died at 11:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital. Mrs. Chrisman, a resident of Springfield for about 50 years, was the widow of
Roy Chrisman who died in 1928. She was a member of Central Assembly of God
Church. Surviving are five sons, Ward, Springfield, Jack, Nixa, John, Rogersville, R. N.,
Springfield and R. L., Burlingame, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Lyman Kerr, Ozark; and two
sisters, Mrs. Vera Wolf, Rogersville, and Mrs. Maude Cassidy, Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev. Noel
Perkins officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Chronis, Lydia Augusta (Passer) 21 Jun 1890 - 17 Mar 1989 OH 23 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Ferdinand & Anna Passer; married 21 Jun 1890 Paul K. Chronis 1890
- 1944]
Lydia Augusta Chronis, 98, of Ozark, died at 9:20 p.m. March 17 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Graveside services for Mrs. Chronis were held March
20 at Chadwick Cemetery with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Mrs.
Chronis was born in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin June 21, 1890 to the marriage of
Ferdinand and Anna Passer. She was married to Paul K. Chronis, who preceded her in
death , in 1944. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Clifford and Clarence.
Surviving are sons Marvin Chronis, Ozark, Walter Chronis, Arpin, Wisconsin, and
Harold Chronis, Hartford, Wisconsin,; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Chronister, Arthur Doryle 15 Aug 1927 - 14 Mar 1963 CCR 21 Mar 1963
[Note: Son of Ruben Arthur & Bessie (Bridges) Chronister]
Funeral services for ,Arthur Doryle Chronister, 36, of Omaha, Neb., will be at 1
p.m. Wednesday in the Adams-Monger Chapel here with the Rev. Sylvia Howard
officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery. Mr. Chronister, a former resident of
Ozark and Springfield died Thursday at a veterans’ hospital in Omaha. He is survived by
his wife, Leona; a stepson, Randy, Springfield; his father, Arthur Chronister, Oldfield;
two sisters, Mrs. Glen Maggard 2618 Cherry, and Miss Sandra Fay Chronister, Oldfield,
and two brothers, C.J. and Robert Joseph, both of Oldfield.
Chronister, Bobbie June (Jones) 25 Feb 1957 - 6 Apr 2002 CCH-N 17 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of Bobby Wayne & ? ( ?) Jones; married 1974 Robert Joseph
Chronister]

Bobbie June Chronister, 45, Oldfield, died April 6, 2002, from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident ill Aurora. She was born Feb. 25. 1957, in St. Louis. In 1974.
she and Robert Joseph Chronister were married. Chronister was employed at Associated
Wholesale Grocers as a back haul supervisor. She received her associates degree from
Drury University in 2000. Survivors include: Her husband, Bob Chronister; three
children, Eric Chronister, Oldfield, his fiancee Crystal Hughlett and their son Dalton,
Springfield, Miss Chronister and Kale Chronister, both of Oldfield; a brother, Dennis
Wayne Jones, Springfield; two sisters, Cindy York, Raymondville, and Pam Daniels,
Eminence; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Erin Chronister; her father, Bobby Wayne Jones; and a
stepfather, Russell Tibbets. Funeral services were April 11 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Chronister, Erin Michelle 8 Jul 1978 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of Robert Joseph & Bobbie June (Jones) Chronister]
Services for Erin Michelle Chronister, 11-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Chronister, Ozark, were held Friday in Adams Chapel, The Rev. Robert Daniel
officiated. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery west of Ozark. The child died June 19 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield after a lifelong illness. Other survivors
include grandparents, Arthur Chronister, Ozark, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scott, Chadwick and
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Tibbets, Springfield and great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Garland
Patterson, Raymondville, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Tibbets, Lampe and Mrs. Cora Jones,
Summersville. Contributions may be made to the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas
City, MO.
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Chronister, Erin Michelle 8 Jul 1978 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p B3
We would like to express our deep appreciation for all the thoughts and prayers
during our daughter’s long illness. Also all the flowers and cards after Erin’s death. Your
concern is very much appreciated. Bob and Bobbie Chronister.
Chronister, Francis Elizabeth “Fanny” (Walker) Jones 13 Mar 1871 - 2 Mar 1951
CCR 8 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of David & Sarah (Shipman) Walker; married 15 Feb 1887 Amos
Jones May 1866 - aft 1910; married 9 Jul 1891 Charley Gatson Chronister 11 May 1872
- 29 Dec 1945]
Francis E. Walker was born March 13, 1871, and died at the home of her daughter
in Sparta, March 2, 1951 at the age of 79 years, 11 months and 19 days. She was united
in marriage to Charles Chronister, July 9, 1891. To this union were born three children,
Albert, who preceded her in death. Edith Bond, and Arthur both of Sparta. She is
survived by the two children, Edith and Arthur, five grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends. She became a member of the Fairview Baptist church at the age of
17, where she remained a faithful member until her death. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Roy Shipman in the Sparta Baptist church with
burial in the Fairview cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.

Chronister, Patricia Ann (Alderman) 1927 - 2 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
Patricia Ann Chronister, 61, of Springfield, died Friday at St. John's Regional
Health Center. Services for Mrs. Chronister were held Tuesday in the Hood United
Methodist Church, Republic, with the Rev. Mark Mildren officiating. Burial was in
Evergreen Cemetery in Republic, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mrs.
Chronister was a secretary for Burlington Northern Railroad and a member of Hood
United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Gary, of Branson and Mark, of
Springfield; two daughters, Judy Matteson and Cindy Eckley, of Ozark; two brothers,
Don Alderman, Houston, Texas, and Bob Alderman, Kansas City; two sisters, Jean
Alloway, Houston, Texas, and Phyllis Dorke, Fresno, California; and seven
grandchildren.
Chronister, Wayne W. 9 Aug 1922 - 2 Mar 1994 NN-E 9 Mar 1994
[Note: Son of Leonard & Bertha (Shehorn) Chronister; married first Patricia Alderman ;
married second Ruby]
Wayne W. Chronister, 71, Nixa, died Wednesday, March 2, 1994 in his home
following a long illness. Wayne was born on Aug. 9, 1922, son of Leonard and Bertha
Shehorn Chronister, in Oregon County, Missouri. He was a WW II Army veteran, a
retired plumber and pipe fitter, member of local 178 plumbers and pipe fitters union. Gate
of the Temple Masonic Lodge #422 and a member of Pythian Avenue Baptist Church.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Patricia Alderman
Chronister. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, Nixa; two sons, Gary and wife, Mary,
Branson, and Mark Chronister, Springfield; two daughters, Cindy Eckley and husband,
George, Ozark, and Judy Matteson, Ft. Worth, Texas; two stepsons, Gary Cartee and
wife, Viola, Larry Cartee and wife, Cathy, both of Independence; three step-daughters,
Karen Graves and husband, Patrick, Belton, Kelly Wray and husband, Robert, East
Lynne; Tammy Stover and husband, Charles, Overland Park, Kan.; two sisters, Juanita
Chronister and Norma Jean Picardy and husband, William, both of Kansas City; and 14
grandchildren. Arrangements were by Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial
donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Chudomelka, Blazena Mary (Dloughy) 10 Sep 1901 - 28 Jun 2002
Blazena Mary Chudomelka, age 100, passed away Friday, June 28 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born September 10, 1901 in Howells, Neb., the daughter of
Joe and Dora (Poyar) Dloughy. On May 26, 1925, she married Stanley J. Chudomelka.
Mrs. Chudomelka was a founding member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in
Ozark. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Herschel and Doris Chudomelka,
Ozark, Stanley and Shirley Chudomelka, Marshfield, and LaMond and Mary Jane
Chudomelka, Beebe, Ark.; 14 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; a sister, Shirley,
Omaha, Neb.; and a brother, Joe, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Preceding her in death were her
parents, her husband of 72 years, two brothers, six sisters, and a great-grandchild. A
funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2002 in St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will follow in
Weaver Cemetery. A wake service will be at 7 p.m. Monday in the church with visitation
following until 8 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,

Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
Springfield News-Leader June 30 2002.
Chudomelka, Ethel Rae (Pearce) 8 Jan 1929 - 1 Nov 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of J. Philip and Ketta Marie (Thelander) Pearce; married 30 Jan 1951
Dr. Herschel J. Chudomelka]
Ethel Rae Pearce Chudomelka, age 70, of Ozark, passed away Monday,
November 1, 1999 in her home, following a one and a half year battle with cancer. She
was born January 8, 1929 in Phoenix, Arizona and was the daughter of J. Philip and Ketta
(Thelander) Pearce. She attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. On January 30,
1951 she married Herschel J. Chudomelka, DVM in Mesa Arizona. Mrs. Chudomelka
was a founding member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. She also had
been involved with Girl Scouts, Southwest Missouri Museum Associates, St. John's
Auxiliary, and the Missouri Veterinary Association Women's Auxiliary. Survivors
include: her husband of forty eight years; her father; one son; Thomas Chudomelka and
his wife Joni, Ozark; five daughters and their spouses, Karen and Bruce Anderson,
Dayton, Ohio, Julia and Steven Faber, Columbia, Lynne and Peter Clemens, Stafford,
Virginia, Ketta and Chris Craig, Franklin, Tennessee and Laura and Greg Samuel,
Fordland; and eleven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: her mother; and a
brother Haakon Pearce. Funeral mass was 10 a.m., Thursday, November 4, 1999 in St.
Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. A
wake service was held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church followed by visitation until
8:30 p.m. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph The Worker Section, Ozark, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
The Diabetes Foundation or The American Cancer Society.
Chudomelka, Lambert M. 31 Oct 1913 - 23 July 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug 1995
[Note: married 27 Sep 1938 Helen Havelka ]
Lambert M. Chudomelka was. born October 31, 1913 in Dodge City, Nebraska.
He married Helen Havelka on September 27, 1938 and built a successful grain and cattle
farm in Marshall County, Iowa before moving his family to Ozark, Mo., where he
became a dairy farmer and cattleman. He was a charter member of the National Farmers'
Organization and a founding member of St . Joseph the Worker's Parish in Ozark,
Missouri.. Mr. Chudomelka retired in 1979 and moved to Aurora where he became a
member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. He passed away Sunday, July 23, 1995 at 3:20
p.m. in the Aurora Nursing Center following a lengthy illness. Mr. Chudomelka, is
survived by his wife, Helen, of the home; three sons, Lambert A. Chudomelka of Ash
Grove, Mo., Charles A. Chudomelka of Nixa, Mo., and John Chudomelka of Tomball,
Texas; three daughters, Mary Jane Grajal of Madrid, Spain, Kathleen Chudomelka of
Topeka, Ks., and Jo Ann Engel of Tulsa, Ok.; nine grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren and one sister, Evelyn Konvalin of California. Rosary services will be held
Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will
be read Wednesday, July 26, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity, Catholic Church with
Rev. Peter Morciniec officiating with interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Aurora.
Chudomelka, Stanley John 14 Nov 1903 – 9 Sep 1996 CCH-N 11 Sep 1996

Stanley John Chudomelka, 92, Ozark, died Mon., Sept. 9, 1996, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born Nov. 14, 1903, in Nebraska and was the son of Simon
and Valburga Chudomelka On May 26, 1925 he was united in marriage to Blazena Mary
Dlouhy. Mr. Chudomelka was a farmer and a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Blazena; three sons and their wives, Herschel and
Ethel, Ozark, Stanley Jr. and Shirley, Marshfield, and L. Richard and Mary Jane, Beebe,
Arkansas; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lily
Wies, Dodge, Neb. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Wed., Sept. 11, in St. Joseph The
Worker Catholic Church with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will be in
Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Chumbley, Vina (Bishop) 1890 - 18 Oct 1963 CCR 24 Oct 1963
Mrs. Clint Chumbley, 73, the former Vina Bishop, died Friday, Oct. 18, in Tulsa,
Okla., at the home of her sister, Mrs. Letha Hughes. Survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Pearl
Chumbley of Kansas City, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. Catherine Birran and Mrs. Irene Quinn of
Tulsa, Okla., three brothers, Leonard Bishop, of Ozark, Toby, of Tulsa and Charles of
Maxwell, Iowa. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at Tulsa with a
second service Monday afternoon at Aurora in the Marsh Funeral Home. Burial was at
Aurora, her old home.
Church, Phil 7 Oct 1919 - 15 Oct 2006 SN-L 18 Oct 2006 & SN-L 19 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of John Rufus & Pearl Church; married G. M. “Patsy” Parks]
Phil Church passed over to the other side Sunday morning, October 15, after 87
years and eight days on this earth. Phil began life on October 7, 1919, in Newhall, West
Virginia, and served overseas in World War II in the Philippines and New Guinea. It was
while he was stationed at O'Reilly General Hospital in Springfield that he met and
married G.M. "Patsy" Parks and they have remained united for 62 years. After the war,
Phil returned to his wife and young family in southwestern West Virginia and stayed
active in the National Guard, even serving 10 months active duty during the Cuban
Missile Crisis. All told, he served 25 years between active and reserve duty. In 1947 Phil
began selling appliances and in 1954 he began selling automobiles. In 1963 he and his
family moved to Springfield, Missouri, due to the economic depression within the West
Virginia coal industry at the time. He soon became the general sales manager of Central
Dodge, then on the corner of St. Louis Street and National Avenue, owned by Gene
Cunningham and Dean Wise. In 1972 Phil and Ron Gelsheimer purchased Sports Care
Center selling Volvos, Morris Garage, and British Leyland products on St. Louis Street.
In late 1976 he and Ron sold that enterprise and opened Ozark Chrysler Plymouth (later
Ozark Dodge) on Highway 65 and CC Highway, just south of Springfield. In 1984 he
partnered with his son Rufus Church in that venture. By 1992 Phil was in semiretirement, selling a few vehicles per month to his dedicated customers, but a real passion
from his boyhood had been reawakened-the breeding and promotion of game fowl. He
became an officer of both the United States and the Missouri Game Fowl Associations
and lobbied extensively in Jefferson City for the preservation and protection of this cause,
also serving as the keynote speaker at conventions around the nation. Phil was introduced
to the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church by a dear friend, Dr. Frank Maple, and
was active at St. James Episcopal Church, serving as junior and senior warden, and made

many friends. His sense of humor, patience, common sense, dedication to duty, and evenhanded and fair treatment of all people, regardless of their station in life, made him a
natural leader and earned the respect of all who met him. In June of 2003, Phil suffered a
fall resulting in a fractured skull and severe brain trauma. After almost a month at St.
John's Hospital, he was released and until his death, resided at Magnolia Square Skilled
Nursing Facility. The family would like to thank the entire organizations of St. John's,
Magnolia Square, Oxford Home Health Care, and Community Hospice for the care and
compassion that they showed Phil during his final three years. Particularly notable were
neurologist Dr. John Ferguson; Chris Olson, Paula O'Neill, Carol Tobin and Frank
Roberts of Oxford Health Care; Dr. Thomas Dahlberg, Pam Darwin, Bert Freeman,
Dawn Jones, and all of the staff at Magnolia Square; and Roye Lane of Community
Hospice. These are only a few of the many people who showed extreme kindness and
genuine concern for Phil's needs in these last critical years. Phil was preceded in death by
two children, Patrick Church and Nancy Joan Church; by his parents, John Rufus and
Pearl Church; and by three brothers, Corbett, Bill and Edd Church. He is survived by his
wife, Patsy Church of The Gardens in Springfield; his sister, Ruth Church Cox of St.
Albans, West Virginia; three children, Phyllis Church Scott and husband, Donald, of
Orlando, Florida, Peggy Church Stepp and husband, Steve, of Springfield, and Rufus
Church and wife, Kay, of Springfield. Phil is also survived by nine grandchildren: Paula
Scott Dobe of Florida, Ed Scott of Georgia, Donna Scott Kennedy of Florida, Sam Scott
of Mississippi, Kennedy Church of Springfield, Dr. Phillip W. Stepp of Springfield,
Elizabeth Stepp of Columbia, Jessica Church of Springfield, and Patrick Church of
Springfield; and by two great-grandchildren, Katie Church and Hunter Church Fick of
Springfield. Phil Church will be often remembered and tenderly missed by his immediate
family, friends, extended family and all of those who had the privilege to have known
him and had their lives touched by him. May he rest peacefully till we see him again. In
lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made in the name of Phil Church to
either the Christian County Animal Shelter or the American Diabetes Association.
Visitation will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Friday, October 20, from 6 to 9
p.m. Services and burial with military honors will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday,
October 21, at the funeral home.
Clabots, Clarice A. (Evans) Bilyeu 1 Jan 1911 - 11 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Minnie (McCafferty) Evans; married first ? Bilyeu; married
second ?Clabots]
Clarice A. Clabots, 77, formerly of Nixa,. died April 11 at the Brooking Park
Geriatrics Center. Funeral services are pending. Mrs. Clabots was born January 1, 1911,
at Nixa to Henry and Minnie (McCafferty) Evans. She was raised and educated in Nixa.
Her survivors include one son, Bill Bilyeu; a stepson, Bob Clabots; a brother, Victor
Evans; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two step-grandchildren.
Clark, Ada Lucille (Plank) 24 Mar 1912 – 10 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Sophronia (Melton) Plank; married Raymond Clark]
Ada L. Clark. 84, Nixa, died Friday, May 10 in Cox Medical Center, South. She
was born March 24, 1912 in Christian County and was the daughter of Walter and
Sophronia (Melton) Plank. Her husband, Raymond Clark, preceded her in death in 1982.

She had worked as a cook for an area nursing home. Mrs. Clark was a member of
Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Nellie Hicks, Nixa: and five nieces
and nephews, Herman Plank, Galena: Jack Plank, Springfield: Barbara Lloyd, Ozark;
Ron Tindle, Chicago, Illinois: and Rena Hunter, Springfield. Funeral services were
Monday, May 13 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Elmer McCully officiating.
Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Clark, Alfred Melvin 12 Sep 1923 - 4 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Feb 2001
[Note: Son of Ervin & Myrtle (Morgan) Clark; married Jeanne Walker]
Alfred Melvin Clark, 77, Ozark, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born Sept. 12, 1923 in the Swan Community, the son of
Ervin and Myrtle (Morgan) Clark. He worked in oil fields before retirement. Survivors
include a son, Eric R. Clark, ShowLow, Ariz.; two daughters, Rhonda Steffens,
Phillipsburg, Kan., and Janet Susan Russell, Skylar Falls, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; a brother, Ike Clark, Taneyville; and three sisters, Fern Mills, Nixa,
Pauline Weagley, Chadwick, and Grace Shipman, Wichita, Kan. A graveside service was
held Feb. 7 in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Austin Sutton officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Clark, Britt M. 22 Mar 1887 - 17 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Jesse & Martha (Spain) Clark; married Ora Mabel "Bird" Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Britt M. Clark, 74, retired farmer and stockman of Route 1,
Ozark who died Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Chaffin
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery. Mr. Clark was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife, Ora; a son, Raymond, Route 1, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Illa Tindle of Ozark; a
brother, Tom Clark of Manchester, Okla., a sister, Mrs. Flossie Gideon of Anthony, Kan.;
two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Clark, Edna Grace (Tiede) 8 Aug 1907 - 21 Feb 2006 SN-L 23 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Alice (Fuhr) Tiede]
Edna Grace (Tiede) Clark, 98, Republic, passed away early Tuesday, February 21,
2006, in Sonshine Manor, Republic. She was born August 8, 1907, in Billings, the
daughter of John and Alice (Fuhr) Tiede. She attended the St. Joe country school in
Billings. Edna was employed at the Mary E. Wilson Nursing Home in her early years and
for several years she owned and operated the "Old Hen House" antique shop in
Springfield. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, dogs, and she loved to travel. Several nieces
and nephews survive her. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2006, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Walter West officiating. Burial will follow
in Kerr Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. prior to service. Springfield NewsLeader, February 23, 2006.
Clark, Elsie Mae (Clayman) 1896 - 29 Apr 1963 CCR 2 May 1963
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? (?) Clayman; married John Clark]
Mrs. Elsie Mae Clark, 66, of 921 South Weller, Springfield, was found dead at
her home about 2:30 p.m. Monday by neighbors. It was reported that Mrs. Clark had

suffered a heart condition for some time. She was a longtime resident of Ozark, a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clayman. Her husband, John Clark, preceded her
in death several months ago. She was a member of St. Paul's Methodist Church,
Springfield. She is survived by a brother, Jack Clayman, of Chowchilla, Calif. Services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Rainey Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Robert Arbaugh
officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery.
Clark, Essie E. (Leming) 25 Mar 1895 - 3 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
Mrs. Essie E. Clark, 77, of 1837 West Atlantic, was dead upon arrival at Cox
Medical Center at 7:10 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Clark had been a hospital patient until about
two weeks ago. A lifetime resident of Springfield, she attended Northwest Baptist
Church. Surviving are her husband, William H.; two sons, Lawrence of Wichita and
Eugene of Route 1; four daughters, Mrs. Elma Nichols, 551 South Belcrest, Mrs. Hazel
Nickel, 2041 North Weller, Mrs. Freda Presley, 3316 North Lexington; and Mrs. Dorothy
Presley, 1715 West High’ a brother, Clyde Leming of Nixa; 18 grandchildren and 11
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel with the Rev. John Doolittle officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Clark, Fern Marie (Weter) Grimes Dollarhide 20 Dec 1941 - 30 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9
Sep 1998
Fern Marie Weter Clark, age 56, of Chadwick, died Sunday, August 30, in a
daughter's home in Springfield. She was born December 20, 1941 in Chadwick, and was
the daughter of Delbert and Mable Weter. Survivors include: Her parents, Mable and
Delbert Weter, Chadwick; seven children, Ronda Muilenburg and her husband, Jon,
Nixa, Donna Stevens and her husband, Frank, Springfield, Sherri Vanskike and her
husband, Russ, Ozark, Lanette Winslow, Chadwick, Jeff Grimes, Chadwick, Kit Grimes
and his wife, Julie, Oldfield, and Randy Dollarhide and his wife, Melissa, Morrisville;
nine grandchildren, David and Latisha Hall, Lance Clark, Kayla Jones, Steven George,
Lakin, Landon, LeAnna and Logan Grimes; eight brothers and sisters, Peggy Coffer,
Ozark, Mary Stone, Chadwick, Joe Weter, Springfield, Ronnie Weter, Rogersville, Dean
Weter, Ozark, Gene Weter, Chadwick, David Weter, Chadwick, and Steve Weter, Walnut
Shade. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, James Thomas Weter. Funeral
service were 10 a.m. Thursday, September 3, in the First Baptist Church, Chadwick, with
Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, under direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Clark, Georgia (Roper) Gillaland 1901 - 3 Feb 1964 CCR 6 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Lucy (Alexander) Roper]
Mrs. Georgia Clark, 63 of Excelsior Springs, MO died Monday in a hospital in
Lawrence, Kan. She was a former resident of Ozark. Funeral services will be held Friday
afternoon at the Presbyterian Church in Excelsior Springs with burial there. Survivors
include her husband, Willie; a daughter, Mrs. A. A. Wormsley of Vandalia, Mo.; two
sons, Dr. R. D. Gillaland of Lawrence, Kan. and Capt. M. J. Gillaland of Evanston, Ill;
seven grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Anna Harris of Ozark; a brother, Charles Roper of
Ozark and several nieces and nephews.

Clark, Infant Daughter 5 Jun 1975 - 5 Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Alfred & Jeanne (Walker) Clark]
We want to thank our relatives and friends for their prayers, flowers and concern
that was given during the loss of our baby. Special thanks to Rev. Gary Phipps,
Highlandville Assembly of God Church and the Harris Funeral Home. Al and Jeanne
Clark.
Clark, James Omar 4 Jan 1900 - 7 Jan 1984 Joplin Globe Saturday 7 Jan 1984 p4B
[Note: Son of Henry & Arilla (Phillips) Clark, grandson of Hugh B. & Mary Belle
(Fowler) Phillips]
James Omar Clark, 84, 1205 W Ninth St died at 8:35 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill
Hospital following two years of ill health. Mr. Clark was born Jan. 4, 1900 at Anderson,
He was a truck driver, retiring from the Commercial Baking Company in 1967. He
married Viola Chase on May 4, 1928 in Neosho. She survives. Additional survivors
include one stepson, Don Chase, 2201 Rolla Ave, one step-daughter, Mrs. Connie Hinkle,
1218 W Ninth St, two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Swank, Bartlesville, Okla and Mrs. Ethel
Goforth, Afton, Okla, two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Graveside services
will be at 10:30 a.m.. Monday at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Sonny Showmake,
minister, will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary.
Clark, John Ervin 24 Dec 1891 - 6 Aug 1971 CCR 12 Aug 1971 p8
[Note: married Myrtle 1 Jan 1893 - 3 Mar 1981]
J. Ervin Clark, 79, died at 10:35 p.m. Friday in his home at Chadwick after a long
illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Clark lived in the Chadwick and
Garrison communities, He was a retired farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife,
Myrtle O.; four sons, Richard Clark, St. John,, Kan., I. W. Clark, Taneyville, Alfred
Clark, Taloga, Okla. and Rex Clark, Chadwick; three daughters, Mrs. Fern Mills, Sparta,
Mrs. Pauline Weagley, Chadwick, and Mrs. Grace Shipman; a brother, McKinley,
Chadwick; 18 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1
p.m. Monday in Chadwick Union Church, Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Clark, Loretta J. (Holmes) 17 Jul 1917 - 3 Jun 2004 CCH-N 23 Jun 2004
A funeral for Loretta J. Clark, 86, was held at 10 a.m. June 9 at Celebration
Christian Center, in Fairfield, Calif., with the Rev. Vernon Baker officiating. Clark died
Thursday, June 3, 2004, at Kaiser Hospital in Vallejo, Calif. A native of Highlandville,
Mo., she lived in Fairfield the past 60 years. She worked as a cook in a convalescent
home for 27 years. She was a member of the Celebration Christian Center. Survivors
include her son and daughter-in-law, David and Gloria Clark of Fairfield; granddaughters
Sonya, Ariene and Carli Clark, Sacramento, Calif.; several nieces and nephews in
Missouri; and sister-in-law and best friend for more than 50 years Naomi Cullum of
Fairfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Ruth (Ellingsworth)
Holmes; one sister, Gertrude McGinnis; and one brother, Harold Holmes. Burial was in
the Suisun-Fairfield Cemetery.
Clark, Nancy Jane (Choate) Walker 12 Nov 1868 - 25 Jul 1948 CCR 29 Jul 1948

[Note: Daughter of John R. & Allie J. (Wade) Choate; married ? Walker; married ?
Clark; shares tombstone with her son, James L. Walker 1885 - 13 Sep 1962]
Mrs. Nancy Jane Clark was born November 12, 1868, near Highlandville in
Christian county, Mo., the daughter of John R. and Allie J. Choate. She passed away at
the home of her son, Jim Clark, near Highlandville on July 25, 1948, following a 14
month illness. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. J.C. Cargile of Kansas City, Mo.; two
sons, Clarence of Lockport, Ill., and Jim, with whom she lived; 12 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren; four sisters Mrs. Ellen Henry of Hurley, Mo., Mrs. O.E. McAnulty
of Independence, Kans., Mrs. George McClure of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Matti Logan of
Pomona, Calif.; a brother, Will Choate of Roff, Okla., a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Ponce de Leon church by
Rev. R.E. Musgrave. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Clark, Ora Mabel “Bird” (Bilyeu) 22 Jan 1889 - 25 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Edith Jane (Rose) Bilyeu; married Britt M. Clark 22 Mar
1887 - 17 Feb 1962]
Mrs. Ora (Bird) Clark, 82, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 11:40 p.m.
Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Clark was a member of
the Prospect Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Raymond, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Ila
Tindle, Sparta; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Clark, Paul Edward 25 Apr 1932 - 20 Jul 2001 CCH-N 1 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Isaac and Matilda (Carlson) Clark; married Mary]
Paul Edward Clark, 69, Ozark, passed away July 20, 2001, in his home. He was
born April 25, 1932, in DuBois, Pa., the son of Isaac and Matilda (Carlson) Clark. He
served his country in the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. On April 10, 1972, he and Mary
Frances Heidenfelder were married. Clark worked until 1975, when bad health forced his
retirement. Before coming to this area in 1980 he lived in St. Louis. He was a member of
Galloway Baptist Church and was a member of Ozark V F.W Post #7628. Survivors
include: his wife, Mary; three children, Helen Clark, Walnut Shade, Sarah Clark of the
home and Matthew James Clark, of the home; and other family members and friends. A
graveside funeral was held July 24 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with
Kevin Notz officiating. Military honors were provided by Ozark VFW. Post #7628.
Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Clark, Ricky J. 19 Jan 1951 - 22 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: married 20 Jul 1978 Tammy]
Ricky J. Clark, 38, of Aurora, died .at 7:17 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Aurora Community
Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. A funeral mass for Mr. Clark was held
Feb. 25 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Fr. Peter Morciniec and Fr. Michael
Maslowsky officiating. Graveside services were held at the Freewill Baptist Cemetery,
Niangua, under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mr. Clark was born Jan.
19, 1951, in Springfield. He was married to his wife, Tammy, July 20, 1978, in Miami,

Oklahoma. He had lived in the Aurora area for the past four years, moving there from
Buffalo. Mr. Clark was a supervisor with the Grace Energy Corporation, which operates
Fast Trip Convenience Stores. Survivors include his wife, Tammy; two sons, Matthew
and Jeffrey, both of the home; two daughters, Kim and Kelly, of Kansas City; his mother,
Geneva Clark, Lebanon; five brothers, Bill and Rex, both of Nixa, Larry, Republic, Jim,
Springfield, and David, Mt. Vernon; two sisters, Marilyn Exum, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho,
and Linda Bogan, Lebanon. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart
Association.
Clark, Ron Lee 14 Jun 1959 - 21 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995
Ron Lee Clark, age 36, of Nixa, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995, from injuries
sustained from a pedestrian automobile accident. He was born June 14, 1959. Mr. Clark
was a heavy equipment operator for road construction and was a member of I.U.O.E.
operating engineers Local # 16, 16-13. Survivors include; His parents, John and Vernetta
Aven Clark, Nixa; two children, Toby and Ben Clark, Williamsburg; a brother, Kem
Clark, Nixa: a sister,Denese Maples, a grandmother, Jewell Martin, Nixa; a nephew,
Mitchell Maples; and a niece, Julie Clark. Preceding him in death were: grandparents,
Arter and Gladys Aven, Roy Clark, and Leonard Martin; a nephew, J.D. Maples; and a
niece, Kemberly Clark. Graveside services were Monday, in Richwood Cemetery, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Clark, Vivian (Harper) 19 May 1909 - 25 Mar 1991 NN-E 4 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah L. (Mason) Harper]
Vivian Clark, 81, Tulsa, Okla., a former resident of Noel, Mo., died at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 25, 1991, at a Tulsa nursing home, following a long illness. Clark was
born May 19, 1909, in Ozark. She moved to Noel in 1944, and moved to Tulsa from Noel
two years ago. She worked as the secretary for the Noel School District for many years
and was a member of the Noel First Baptist Church and the Noel Chapter of the Order of
the Eastern Star. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce McMillen, Tulsa; a sister, Esther
Green, Ozark; and three grandchildren. Services were Thursday, March 28, at Ozark
Funeral Home, Noel. Graveside services were held at Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Noel First Baptist Church.
Clark, Walter Ernest 24 Feb 1881 - 18 Aug 1968 CCR 5 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William & Elizabeth (Stewart) Clark]
Ernest Clark, 87, a resident of the Cox Rest Home at Republic, died Sunday, Aug.
18, at Burge-Protestant Hospital soon after he was admitted. He was a son of the late
William and Lizzie Clark, who resided on a farm southeast of Ozark. A World War I
veteran, Mr. Clark is survived by a brother, Bryan, of Missoula, Mont. and a sister, Mrs.
Susie Houston of Brusett, Mont. Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at
Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Gary Wilson officiating. Burial
was at Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Clark, Warren 28 Aug 1920 - 14 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p1 & p5
[Note: birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Spectacular ‘65’ Crash Kills Springfield Man [includes photo]

Warren Clark, 56, Springfield was killed last Friday morning at 7 o’clock when
his 1975 Chevrolet pickup truck veered off of Hwy 65 about 10 miles south of Ozark,
traveling about 400 feet before it halted upside down near the bottom of a steep draw.
Trooper Mike Shockly said Clark lost control of his truck while passing another vehicle.
Clark, an employee of Master-Jackson Paving Co., was on his way to work with a crew
on the paving job near the Hwy EE intersection. The truck, going south, hit the guardrail
and plunged into the draw, mostly following the concrete spillway. John L. Frazier of
Nixa, a Fasco employee here and Roy Marshall of Monett saw the accident. Frazier said,
“We were right behind him and it looked like there was a camper ahead of him. Looked
like he was getting ready to pass him. He started around and lost control. He started fishtailing and his right rear bumper hit the guard rail. I pulled over and got the Taney
County sheriff on my CB radio. Frazier then went down to the body and stayed there
until the ambulance from Ozark arrived. Frazier and Marshall were on their was to the
lake for scuba diving. Frazier said the accident happened at five minutes after 7. Frazier
said the badly damaged body was about 20 feet behind the truck. Deputy Sheriff Orville
Danderson said there were 70 feet of skid marks to the point where the truck left the
highway. “When he started to pass the car, he saw he didn’t have room, so he locked it up
all the way. The moment he went off the road, there just wasn’t anything he could do
about it.” Danderson said all the marks at the scene showed the truck flipped over at
about 100 feet and slid the rest of the way down the spillway. David Ballou of the Ozark
Volunteer Ambulance Service said the truck probably ran over Clark after he was tossed
out. “He had extensive damage. He was a big fellow . . . weighed probably 200 or 225.”
The draw drops steeply at about a 40-degree angle. Footing is very difficult because of
the angel and the rocky terrain with high grass and weeds. Footing on the concrete
spillway is almost impossible because of the angle of decent. “We had plenty of help
getting him back up”, Ballou said. Assisting were members of the construction crew.
Ballou was just preparing to end the night shift when the report came in. He and Lynn
Vest didn’t have time to change over with Lyle Mabe of the day shift. Mabe and his wife
Betty followed to the scene in their car. Ballou is a research chemist with Dayco in
Springfield, reporting for work there after going home for breakfast. George Rice and
Freddie Trimble of George’s Body Shop recovered the half-ton vehicle. Rice said it
stopped about 400 feet from the highway. It took two wreckers, in tandem, to pull the
pickup out. The big wrecker with a 250 foot cable, let the smaller one with a 100 foot
cable down as far as possible, then used all of its 100 foot cable and attached two 20-foot
long log chains in order to reach the wrecked vehicle. The recovery took about four
hours. Thinking of the depth, steepness and the rocky terrain, Rice said, “I don’t see how
they got the body out.” Rice said, “We had plenty of help from the highway workers.”
Clark’s body was taken to the Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, then to Reeds Spring for
services and burial. He was a 20-year employee of Masters-Jackson.
Clarke, Howard, Dr. 1877 - 26 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Isabelle G. (Agnew) Clarke; married Luella Belle Vaughan 2
Dec 1878 - 15 Aug 1947]
Dr. Howard Clarke, long-time practicing dentist of Oilton, OK, passed away
Tuesday, Feb 26, in a Tulsa, OK hospital following an illness of only a few weeks. Dr.
Clarke was born in 1877 in the Hopedale community, north of Ozark, the son of Andy

and Isabelle Clarke. His wife, the former Ella Vaughn of Ozark, preceded him in death
some four years ago. Dr. and Mrs. Clarke had three children all of whom survive. He was
a member of the Baptist church of Oilton. Survivors include the three children, Mrs.
Wilda Clarke Brown of the home in Oilton, Mr. Andrew Clarke of Dallas, TX, and Mrs.
Mary Phillips of Wayne, PA; three granddaughters and two great-grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Lola Hawkins of Nixa; a host of friends in Oilton and the Ozark community.
Funeral services were held Thursday in Oilton and then the body was brought to Ozark
for graveside services on Friday afternoon. Rev. Roscoe Harding of the Riverdale Baptist
church officiated at the burial services in the Hopedale Cemetery.
Clarke, Luella Bell (Vaughan) 2 Dec 1878 - 15 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Granville Howard & Mary E. (McGaugh) Vaughan; married 4 Feb
1900 Dr. Howard J. Clarke 1877 - 1952; spelling from tombstone differs from obit]
Mrs. Louella Bell Clark, wife of Dr. Howard Clark of Oilton, Okla., was the
youngest daughter of Granville H. Vaughan and Mary E. Vaughan and was born Dec. 2,
1878, at Ozark, Mo. She departed this life Aug. 15, 1947, at her home near Oilton, Okla.,
at the age of 68 years, 8 months, and 13 days. In 1900 she was married to Dr. Howard
Clark and to this union were born three children, Mrs. Wilda Brown of Oilton, Andrew J.
Clark of Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Don McKenney of Washington, D.C. Other survivors
are one sister, Mrs. Lina Given, and a brother, Luther Vaughan of Ozark. At an early age
she was converted under the preaching of Rev. A.B. Elsey and united with the Ozark
Baptist church, later moving her membership to Oklahoma. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at Hopedale church, north of Ozark, conducted by Rev. Albert Hanks,
with burial in Hopedale cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Clarke, Ralph D. 20 Nov 1886 - 27 Jan 1972 CCR 3 Feb 1972 p4
[Note: Son of John E. and Nancy Lula (Morrow) Clarke]
Ralph D. Clarke, 85, of 5523 Holmes, Kansas City, died January 27 at the home.
Mr. Clarke was born in Ozark and had lived in Kansas City for 50 years. He was a retired
superintendent of the Postal Transportation Service. He was a member of the Westport
Presbyterian Church. He was a Mason, a member of the Palestine Commandary, the
Ararat Shrine, and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a veteran of World War I and a
member of the American Legion. He leaves a son, Horace E. Clarke of the home.
Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Mount Moriah Chapel in Kansas City, with
burial in Calvary Cemetery there.
Clary, Elpha Odie 3 Feb 1889 - 8 Jun 1953
CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services for Elpha Odie Clary, 64, who died June 8 at his home in
Oklahoma were held June 12 at the Bruner Church, conducted by Rev. Bob Grady. Burial
was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. He is survived by
his wife, Lillian; a son, Mager Clary of Forsyth; two grandsons and two brothers, Clay
Clary of Lead Hill, Ark. and Francis N. Clary of Pyatt, Ark.
Claussen, Lawrence H. "Larry" 1904 - 1 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
Lawrence H. "Larry" Claussen, 86, Nixa, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. A retired supervisor for Western Union, he

was the head electrician for the Nixa Electric Department and had served four years as a
Nixa Alderman. He was a member of South National Church of Christ and a member of
the Nixa Senior Citizens Club. He is survived by several nephews and nieces and a host
of friends. Services were Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Ken Durham
officiating. Graveside services were Monday in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville.
Claussen, Sally (Niederwimmer) 1901 - 3 Oct 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
Mrs. Sally Claussen, 70, of Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at her home. A native
of Boonville, Mo., Mrs. Claussen lived a number of years in Minneapolis, Minn. and Des
Moines, Iowa, prior to moving to Nixa in 1967. She was a member of the First Christian
Church in Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence H.; one sister, Mrs. Virginia
Watts, Franklin, Mo.; and one brother, Walter Niederwimmer of Fargo, Okla. Funeral
services were at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. C. C.
Keller officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville.
Clay, Dennis William 17 Jul 1948 - 12 Jun 2005 SN-L 4 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Alvin & Defaughn Clay]
Dennis Clay, 56, Springfield, was born July 17, 1948, in St. Louis, to Alvin and
Defaughn Clay, and passed away at 7:30 a.m. June 1, 2005, in his home. He was a U.S.
Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his father. Dennis is
survived by his mother, of the home; son, Dennis William Clay II, St. Louis; brother,
Michael Clay, Ft. Worth, Texas; and sister, Melanie Johns, Ozark. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 5 in the funeral
home.
Clay, Gerald Thomas 11 May 1940 - 18 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Elmer Hugh & Clara Juanita (Thornton) Clay; married 4 Oct 1963 Virginia
Ann Kornegay]
Gerald Thomas Clay, age 58, of Chestnutridge, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 11, 1940 in Pickensville,
Alabama and was the son of Elmer Hugh and Clara Juanita (Thornton) Clay. He served
his country in the U.S. Army. On October 4, 1963 he and Virginia Ann Kornegay were
married in Aliceville, Alabama He worked as a laboratory Technician for Gen Corp until
moving to this area in 1995. Together with his wife they operated Highlandville Kiddie
Korner. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia Ann Clay; two daughters, Patricia Lynn
Clay, Chestnutridge, and Laurie Ann Seay and her husband Gary, Millport, Alabama; two
sons, Ben Clay and his wife Glenda, Highlandville, and Jake Clay, Chestnutridge; eight
grandchildren, Brandy, Christopher, Jonathon, and David Seay, all of Millport, Alabama,
Michael, Britney, and Aaron Westbrook, and Benji Clay, all of Highlandville; his mother
Juanita Clay, and a brother, Donald Hugh Clay, both of Millport, Alabama. He was
preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Jimmy Clay. Funeral services were 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Randall Harwood and
Charles Kornegay officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation
was Friday evening in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society or the Spokane First Baptist Church Building Fund.

Clay, Jewell Louise (O’Brien) 25 Nov 1913 - 22 Oct 2003 SN-L 24 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Rosa Mae (Rogers) O'Brien; married 6 Feb 1932 William
Nettleton Clay ]
Jewell Louise Clay, 89, Springfield, passed away at 8:47 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.
22, 2003, in Ozark Nursing and Care in Ozark. Jewell was born Nov. 25, 1913, in
Springfield, the daughter of Frank and Rosa Mae (Rogers) O'Brien. She was united in
marriage to William Nettleton Clay on Feb. 6, 1932, in Springfield. She taught piano
lessons in her home for over 20 years as well as serving as church pianist. She was an
active member of Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church. She loved to sew, do needle point
and knit. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Mildred Merritt; and a son, Benjamin Clay.
Survivors include her daughter, Becky Jagears and her husband Ben of Garrison, Mo.;
five grandchildren and their spouses, Gina and Tom Snyder of Willard, Jeff and Sara
Clay of Ozark, Chad and Melissa Clay of Springfield, Dan and Michelle Jagears of
Ozark, and Ross and Melissa Jagears of Fayetteville, Ark; and 10 loving greatgrandchildren. The family would like to thank the family at Ozark Nursing and Care for
their loving care as well as Community Hospices of America. Funeral services will be
held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Midtown in
Springfield with Rev. Calvin Mayberry and Rev. Jim Flora officiating. Burial will follow
in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E.
Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804.
Clay, Leslie L. 1908 - 17 Mar 1962 CCR 22 Mar 1962 p1
Funeral services for Leslie L. Clay, 53, an Oakland, Calif. printer who died
Saturday following a traffic accident two weeks ago, will be at 2:30 Saturday afternoon
in Klingner Chapel, Springfield. Burial will be I n East Lawn Cemetery. Among
survivors are his mother, Mrs. J. L. Clay of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Dunham of
Nixa; a brother, Lloyd of Atlanta, Ga; and two sons, Lesley L., Jr. [Sic - does spell name
differently in obit] and David Lee of Wyoming.
Claybough, Hugh D. 30 Aug 1911 - 6 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: married 15 Nov 1942 Wilma N. West 29 Apr 1915 - 20 Mar 1996]
Hugh D. Claybough, 76, Galena, died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday at Springfield
Community Hospital, after a long illness. Services were held Wednesday at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Bill Spindler officiating. Private burial services
followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Claybough's survivors include his wife,
Wilma; a son, Richard, Nixa; two daughters, Joan Plank, Nixa, and Connie Daughtrey,
Memphis, Tennessee; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a greatgranddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar Ridge Baptist Church,
Galena.
Claybough, Wilma N. (West) 29 Apr 1915 - 20 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Charles Kenneth & Alice (Moore) West; married 15 Nov 1942 Hugh
D. Claybough 30 Aug 1911 - 6 Dec 1987]

Wilma N. Claybough, age 80, of Nixa, died at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 20,
1996 in Primrose Place Care Center. The daughter of Charles Kenneth and Alice (Moore)
West, she was born April 29, 1915 in Paris Springs, Mo. Mrs. Claybough was a
homemaker, and of the Methodist faith. She is survived by: a son and his wife, Richard
and Liz Claybough, of Clever; two daughters, Connie Daughtrey, of Springfield, and
Joan Plank and her husband, Bill, of Nixa; four grandchildren, Melissa Perry, Darren
Jackson, Jamie Claybough and Chuck Daughtrey; two great-grandchildren, Bethany
Perry and Calli Claybough; two step granddaughters; two step great-grandsons; two
sisters, Jean Mays, of Ash Grove, and Anna Murray, of Lockwood, Mo.; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh, Dec. 6, 1987 to
whom she was married Nov. 15, 1942. Her family was the most important part of her life,
and she will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., today, March 23, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home, South, with Rev. Wesley Drummond officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation was held from 7-8 p.m., Friday,
in the funeral home.
Clayman, Anna E. (Chapman) Dec 1895 - 28 Aug 1965 CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Seymour and Dee Chapman; married Stanley W. Clayman 8 Feb
1892 - 28 Oct 1959]
Mrs. Anna Clayman, 69, lifelong resident of the Ozark and Highlandville
communities, died at her home six miles southeast of Highlandville on Saturday, August
28. She was the widow of the late Stanley Clayman who died October 28, 1959. Mrs.
Clayman was a member of the Selmore Christian Church, and a charter member of the
Modern Seekers Club of Ozark, the Spokane Extension Club and the Friendly Neighbors
Club of Highlandville. Survivors include one son, William C. Clayman of Highlandville;
three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday,
August 30 at 2 p.m in the Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Mayes, assisted
by the Rev. Jack Reed officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Clayman, J. E. “Jack” 1908 - 31 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of John William & Amanda M. (Plank) Clayman; name on 1910 census
appears to be James D.; married Marguerite Lyon 29 Nov 1930 CCM]
J. E. “Jack” Clayman, 57, a native of Ozark, died late Sunday in a Fresno, Calif.
hospital. He was a resident of Chowcilla, Calif. A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Clayman, he graduated from Ozark High School where he was an outstanding basketball
player. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Marguerite Lyons Clayman, a native of Springfield; a
son, Jimmy of the home; a daughter, Mrs. John Shelton, Fresno; and four grandchildren.
Immediate relatives here include Bill Clayman of Highlandville, a nephew. Funeral
services and burial were in California.
Clayman, Pamela Sue (Hagston) 2 Feb 1975 - 18 Dec 2003 SN-L 20 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Bob & Janet Hagston; married 27 Apr 1996 John Clayman]
Pamela Sue Clayman, age 28, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday, December
18, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. She was born February 2, 1975, and was a 1993
graduate of Spokane High School. She attended SMSU. On April 27, 1996, she and John
Clayman were married. Pam was employed by Missouri State Bank. She was a member

of Spokane First Baptist Church. Pam loved her children and husband and enjoyed
spending time with them and her rodeo family. Survivors include her husband, John; two
children, Sydney and Clay; her mother and stepfather, Janet and Stuart Baker,
Highlandville; her father and stepmother, Bob and Virginia Hagston, Rogersville; a
brother, Kirk Hagston, Highlandville; a grandmother, Syble Hagston, Lincoln, Mo.; and a
host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
December 21, in Spokane First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Harwood officiating.
Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the
funeral home. A memorial fund has been set up for the education of Pam's children
through Citizens Union State Bank, Springfield.
AND
Clayman, Pamela Sue (Hagston) 2 Feb 1975 - 18 Dec 2003 CCH-N 24 Dec 2003
Pamela Sue Clayman, 28, Highlandville, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 in Cox
South Hospital. She was born Feb. 2, 1975. Clayman was a 1993 graduate of Spokane
High School. She also attended Southwest Missouri State University. On April 27, 1996
she and John Clayman were married. Clayman was employed by Missouri State Bank
and was a member of Spokane First Baptist Church. She loved her children and husband
and enjoyed spending time with them and her rodeo family. Survivors include her
husband, John; two children, Sydney and Clay; her mother and step-father, Janet and
Stuart Baker, Highlandville; her father and step-mother, Bob and Virginia Hagston,
Rogersville; a brother, Kirk Hagston, Highlandville; a grandmother, Syble Hagston,
Lincoln, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 in Spokane First Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Harwood
officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec.
20 in the funeral home. A memorial fund has been set up for the education of Clayman's
children through Citizens Union State Bank, Springfield.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Clayman, Stanley Allen 7 May 1962 - 3 Jun 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Larry Allen & Rogenia (Esther) Clayman]
Stanley Allen Clayman, age 37, of Highlandville, died Thursday, June .3, 1999,
from injuries sustained in a trucking accident in Youngstown, Ohio. He was born May 7,
1962 in Camp Pendleton, California. As a youth, he lived in Highlandville. He attended
school there as well as in Dixon and Lebanon. Stanley wanted to live life to the fullest
and had a great desire to help people. He enjoyed his days with the rodeo, and was proud
of the time he spent serving his country in the U.S. Navy. At the time of his death he was
employed as a driver for AAA Allstates. Survivors include: Two sons, Joseph and Isaac
Clayman; his father, Larry Allen Clayman and wife Renee, Georgetown, Texas; his
mother, Rogenia Esther, Lebanon; Grandparents, Myrtle Robertson and her husband
Virgil, Highlandville, Dale Esther and his wife Janet, and Helen Martley and her husband
Joe, all of Lebanon; great-grandmother, Pearl Collins, Lebanon; two sisters, Shannon
Clayman, Waterloo, Iowa and Kimberly Clayman, St. Louis; and two brothers, Matthew
and Michael Clayman, both of Georgetown, Texas. He was preceded in death by: His
grandfather, Bill Clayman; great-grandparents, Stanley and Anna Clayman, John and

Margie Cobb, and Leo Collins. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, June 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Lon Killingsworth, Rev. Gary Robertson, and
Rev. Phil Barnhart officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Clayman, Stanley W. 8 Feb 1892 - 28 Oct 1959 CCR 29 Oct 1959
[Note: Son of John William & Amanda D. (Plank) Clayman; married Anna Chapman
Dec 1895 - 28 Aug 1965 - note discrepancy between Anna’s obit which names only
William C. Clayman as a son; J. E. “Jack” Clayman’s obit which says he lived in
Chowchilla, CA and is son of John William Clayman; 1910 census which give Stanley
M. born 1892 and James D. born 1907 as brothers and sons of John William & Amanda
M. (Plank) Clayman; and Stanley’s obit which says Anna is his wife and his only son is
Jack Clayman of Chowchilla, CA!!! - must mean one brother? But should also say one
son, William C. - does mention “Bill“ as nephew in Jack‘s obit]
Heart Attack Fatal for Well Known Stockman
A coronary thrombosis, suffered Monday at his home near Highlandville, proved
fatal Wednesday evening at 7:49 in Springfield Baptist Hospital for Stanley W. Clayman,
67, well known stockman and rodeo enthusiast. A native of Ozark and lifelong resident of
Christian County, Mr. Clayman was known throughout the midwest as a rodeo clown and
entertainer. His ready wit and good nature endeared him to many friends throughout this
section. He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Funeral services will be held
Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold
Mayes, pastor of the Ozark First Baptist officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Clayman, one son, Jack Clayman of Chowchilla,
Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Elsie Clark of Springfield.
Clayman, William C. “Bill” 13 Feb 1920 - 13 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Stanley & Anna E. (Chapman) Clayman; married 1940 Myrtle M. Cobb]
Services for William C. “Bill” Clayman, 59 of Highlandville, were held March 15
in the Harris Chapel, Ozark. He died March 13 in St. John’s Regional Health Center. A
lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Clayman was a farmer and stockman. He had
been a rodeo performer and had been employed at St. John’s Regional Health Center for
the past six years. He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church and of Friend
Lodge No. 352 AF & AM in Ozark. Survivors include his wife. Myrtle; two sons, Larry
A., Branson and Jack R., Highlandville; a daughter, Mrs. Carla Tinker, Highlandville and
eight grandchildren.
AND
Clayman, William C. “Bill” 13 Feb 1920 - 13 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 pB6
We the Bill Clayman family are humbled and deeply grateful; for every single
prayer and deed that was said and done during the illness and death of our loved one, Bill
Clayman. You our friends have overwhelmed us with your generosity and
thoughtfulness. Thank you and God bless you is our prayer. Myrtle Clayman Mr. &
Mrs. Larry Clayman & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jack Clayman & Family Mr. & Mrs. Jim
Tinker & family.
Claypool, Glenn Hubert 11 Nov 1922 - 27 Oct 2006 SN-L 29 Oct 2006

[Note: Son of John & Bessie Claypool; married Mary]
Glenn Hubert Claypool, age 83, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 12:13 a.m. Friday,
October 27, 2006. He was born November 11, 1922, in Halltown, Mo., to John and
Bessie Claypool. His boyhood home was on a farm located in Lamar, Mo. Glenn proudly
served in the Navy during World War II. He was employed as a gas transport driver for
Baum Oil Co., Blount Oil Co., and later retired from the Greene County Highway Dept.
He was a dedicated and loving son, brother, father, grandfather and friend who will be
greatly missed by all. In addition to his parents, preceding him in death were three
brothers, three sisters and his eldest son, Leroy Claypool. Survivors include his wife,
Mary; sons, Danny Claypool, Charles Claypool and Steve Claypool; daughter, Mary
Barnard; stepsons, Farrell Stephens, Johney Stephens and Barry Stephens; stepdaughter,
Ginger Bishop; sisters, Alma Cargill and Lucille Royston; 22 grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; and his beloved dog, Callie. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. today, October
29, 2006, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, Springfield, Mo.
Graveside services and burial will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 30, 2006, in
Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, Mo. Condolences may be expressed at
www.walnutlawnfuneral home.com.
Clayton, Debra Ann (Frederick) Prine 25 Apr 1954 - 11 Oct 2006 SN-L 13 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Billie (Melton) Frederick; married ? Prine; married ? Clayton]
Debra Ann (Prine) Clayton, age 52, of Nixa, died Wednesday, October 11, 2006,
at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield She was born April 25, 1954, in Girard, Kan.,
the daughter of Jack and Billie (Melton) Frederick. She was a graduate of Parkview High
School and worked as a cosmetologist. She is survived by her parents, Jack and Billie
Frederick of Springfield; one daughter, Pamela Cook of Nixa; one sister, Tonya Hanson
of Springfield; one brother, Robby Frederick of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two
grandchildren, Levi and Paxton Cook, both of Nixa. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today,
October 13, 2006, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral
services will be held Saturday, October 14, 2006, at 1 p.m. in the Walnut Lawn Funeral
Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield. Interment will be in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Clayton, Dorothy (Davidson) 7 Jun 1919 - 28 Jul 2005 SN-L 31 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Dr. William Earl and Mary Davidson; married 26 Aug 1950
Raymond Clayton]
Dorothy Clayton, 86, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005,
among family and friends in the Greene Haven Nursing Home. She was born June 7,
1919, in Santiago, Chile. Her parents, Dr. William Earl and Mary Davidson served there
as the Southern Baptists' first missionaries. She moved to the United States at the age of
seven, when her parents were forced to leave Chile because of health reasons. Mrs.
Clayton attended Hannibal-LaGrange College and later graduated from Blue Mountain
College in 1943. She married Raymond Clayton on August 26, 1950. They enjoyed 52
years of marriage before his death in 2003. One daughter, Susan, was born to their union
on September 7, 1951. Dorothy was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and
faithfully served in the church library for many years. She loved growing flowers and
reading the newspaper. Most of all, she loved caring for her husband and daughter. Her

constant smile and loving spirit will be greatly missed by her family as well as her friends
from First Baptist and Greene Haven. Her daughter wishes to thank Community Hospices
of America and family and friends for their loving support. Mrs. Clayton was preceded in
death by her parents and husband. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Clayton of
Harrisonville, Mo.; her sister, Virginia Fischer of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Pauline and Clyde Mason of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Thelma Clayton
of Ozark; a brother-in-law, Eugene Clayton of Ozark; and 10 nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2005, in the GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. in that chapel with
Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Burial will follow in the Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the youth missions programs of the First Baptist Church.
Clayton, Gary Lee 24 Jun 1947 - 21 Mar 2004 SN-L 23 Mar 2004.
Gary Lee Clayton, 56, Springfield, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, March 21,
2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born on June 24, 1947, in Springfield,
the son of James and Lorene (Carter) Clayton. Gary enjoyed flea markets and yard work,
but his greatest joy was his children and grandchildren. He was employed at Magnolia
Square, Springfield, until he was diagnosed with leukemia. His two-year-old son, Randy,
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Judy, of the home; five sons, Terry
Clayton, Fair Grove, David Clayton, and John Michael Clayton, both of Springfield,
Shannon Clayton and Stephen Clayton, both of Monett; three step sons, Mark Jones,
Phoenix, Ariz., Tim Boggs, Springfield, Mo., and Steven Boggs, Troy, Mich.; a step
daughter, Kathy Nelson, Sparta; eight grandchildren; 12 step grandchildren; one greatgrandchild; his parents, James and Lorene Clayton, Republic; three brothers, Jim Clayton
and Dale Clayton, both of Billings, and Gene Clayton, Neb.; a sister, Shirley Moreland;
several nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Bert
Miller officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home.
Clayton, Mary Elizabeth (Brown) Brown Gibson d 1926 age 76
Mrs. S.F. Clayton, aged 76, died at 1:30 last Thursday morning at the family
home at 610 S. 15th Street (Independence). Mrs. Clayton is survived by her husband, S.F.
Clayton, two daughters, Mrs. C.E. Martin, of Columbus, Kansas and Mrs. G.W. Dennis
of this city, seven sons, J.W. Brown, S.F. Gibson, and C.C. Gibson, all of Sparta, MO., E.
Gibson of Neodesha, and Mel and S.W. Gibson of Independence, and by two brothers,
Rev. T.J. Brown, Tuttle, Oklahoma, and Rev. A. Brown, of Buffalo, KY. Mrs. Clayton
was born in Buffalo, KY, on July 25, 1850. She came to Montgomery County in 1900,
and has since made her home in and near Independence. All her life she had been a
member of the Baptist Church, and was an active church worker before old age put an
end to outside activities. Funeral services for Mrs. Clayton were held New Year’s
afternoon from the First Baptist church here, with the Rev. C.T. Alexander in charge. The
remains were shipped to Sparta, MO., where they were laid to rest beside those of her
second husband, C.C. Gibson, who died 30 years ago. From the South Kansas Tribune
January 6, 1926, contributed by Kim Tallie.

Clayton, Peggy Mae (McGee) McGinnis 18 Jun 1927 - Oct 1976 OH 21 Oct 1976 p11
[Note: Daughter of ? & Rose (?) McGee]
Mrs. Peggy Mae Clayton, 50, Houston, Tex., formerly of Springfield, died
Saturday morning in her home there after a long illness. She had lived in Houston for the
past 15 years, and was an interior decorator and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Rose McGee, Houston, Tex., two sons, Bill
McGinnis, Nixa and James T. Clayton, stationed with the U. S. Marines in Germany; a
brother, Bill McGee, Port Arthur, Tex. and a sister, Mrs. Betty Mullins, Houston, Tex.
Greenlawn will announce arrangements.
Clear, Floyd O. 7 Jan 1901 - 6 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: married Lee 20 Sep 1902 - 17 Jan 1990]
Floyd O. Clear, 87, of Ozark, died at 3:15 Sunday at the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Services for Mr. Clear will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Valhalla Chapel, St. Louis.
Burial will be in Valhalla Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mr. Clear was born in St. Louis, moving to Ozark in 1987 from Iowa. He was a retired
office manager with a trucking line company, and was a member of the Century United
Methodist Church. His survivors include his wife, Lee, a resident of the Ozark Nursing
and Care Center; one son, Floyd O. Clear, San Jose, California; one daughter, Mrs. Joan
Solari, Nixa; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Clear, Lee 20 Sep 1902 - 17 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: married Floyd O. Clear 7 Jan 1901 - 6 Mar 1988]
Lee Clear, 87, Nixa, died Jan. 17 in Nixa Park Care Center. She was preceded in
death by her husband. Survivors include a son, Floyd Clear, Jr.; a daughter, Joan Solari;
eight grandchildren, Suzanne Solari-Price, Michelle Solari Watkins, Michael Solari,
Denise Solari O'Malley, Anthony Solari, Louis Solari, Jr., Stacy Clear and Sylvia Clear
and two great-grandchildren.
Cleavinger, Lucile (Porter) 1902 - Dec 1973 OH 13 Dec 1973 p10
[Note: Daughter of Berry E. & Louisa (Adams) Porter; married Maurice Cleavinger]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucile Cleavinger, former resident and native of Ozark,
were held Dec. 12 in the Fairmount Memorial Chapel, Denver, Colo. She was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Berry E. Porter. Mrs. Cleavinger died at 8:30 a.m. last
Sunday in Porter’s Memorial Hospital, Denver. She had suffered from a heart condition
for some time. Surviving are her husband, Maurice; one daughter, Mrs. Muriel
Berthelson of Fresno, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Hilton of Ozark and Mrs. Dorothy
Rathbun, Sparta; four grandchildren, five step grandchildren and a number of step
grandchildren; also two nephews, David L. Hilton of Grand Falls, Va. and Ronald
Rathbun of Abilene, Tex.
Clements, Maud Ethel (Wood)
1891 - 12 Jan 1968 CCR 18 Jan 1968 p8
Mrs. Mary Ethel Clements, 76, of Nixa, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday in her home,
following an illness of about two weeks. Mrs. Clements, a native of Kansas, moved to
Missouri with her parents when she was 10 years old and lived most of her life in the
Taneyville area. Mrs. Clements moved to Nixa about two years ago with her family. She

was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her husband, Roscoe
B. Clements; two daughters, Miss Lela Clements, Springfield and Mrs. E. L. Hacker,
Lyons, Kan.; three sons, Lloyd A. Clements, Independence, Kan., Dwight L., Clements
of the home and Dale Clements of Springfield; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
Myrtle Bookout of Springfield; and Miss Jessie B. Wood of Haleyville, Ala. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Apostolic Church Taneyville with the Revs.
Wilbur Blansit and Chester Burns officiating. Burial was in Dickens Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Clemmons, Daniel Junior, Sgt. Maj. 27 May 1929 - 17 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
Sergeant Major Daniel Junior Clemmons, 59, of Springfield, died at 5:17 p.m.
Oct. 17 at Cox Medical Center North after a short illness. Services for Sgt. Maj.
Clemmons were held Oct. 20 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery, with military honors conducted by Fort Leonard Wood
Army personnel. Sgt. Maj. Clemmons entered the U.S. Army in July 1948, honorably
serving his country for 24 years. He served in the Korean and the Vietnam Conflicts,
receiving many awards for his service. He received the Air Medal second award, Air
Medals 3-8, the Ron Star Medal's first, second and third oak leaf clusters, the Award of
the Air medals 11-14, the Army Commendation Medal first oak leaf cluster, Meritorious
Service Award, Air Medal Meritorious Achievement for aerial flight, Republic of
Vietnam campaign ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm unit citation
badge, Expert badge with rifle bar, and Sharp Shooter badge with carbine bar, He
returned to his family in Springfield in November of 1970. From there, he moved to
DeKalb, Illinois to serve as an ROTC trainer. In 1972, he moved back to Springfield,
where he honorably retired April 1, 1972. He was a life member of the Springfield VFW
Post No. 3404.
Clemons, Della Pearl (Abbott) 10 Jan 1879 - 29 Dec 1965
CCR 6 Jan 1966 p3
[Note: Daughter of Cicero & Allie A. (Peacher) Abbott; married 25 Dec 1895 John W.
Clemons 14 May 1889 - 11 Apr 1961; surname spelling from tombstone - but marriage
and census records agree with the obit spelling]
Mrs. Della Clemens, 86, Sparta, died at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. A member of the Sparta Christian
Church and a charter Member of the Sparta Garden Club, Mrs. Clemens was the widow
of John W. Clemens, Sparta hardware merchant. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Georgia Shipman, Springfield and Mrs. Geraldine Wright, Ontario, Calif.; a son, Leslie,
Sparta; and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kermit Finley officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery.
Clemons, Dewey Short “Bill” 13 Jul 1934 - 1 Aug 2005 SN-L 2 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Ben & Leavie Clemons; married 1953 Lona Mae Ellingsworth]
Dewey Short "Bill" Clemons, age 71, of Battlefield, passed away Monday,
August 1, 2005, in Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon. He was born July 13,
1934, in Protem, the son of Ben and Leavie Clemons. In 1952 he and Lona Mae
Ellingsworth were united in marriage. Mr. Clemons was a member of Local Construction

Union #676. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Survivors include his wife,
Lona; four children, Brenda Maples and Debra Polk, both of Nixa, Dewayne Clemons
and his wife, Diana, Niangua, and David Clemons, Boaz; four grandchildren, Cindy
Maples, Lisa Johnson, Chris Polk, and Gary Agee; four great-grandchildren, Sierra
Cooper, Alexis Polk, Michael Agee and Christopher Agee; five siblings, Naomi Bailey,
Branson, Sybil Meredith, Reuter, Helen Jennings, Protem, A.B. Clemons, Nixa, and Edna
Clarkston, Forsyth; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Teresa Roberts, in 2004, and his parents. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, August 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Frank Bostic
officiating. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. The family will
be available for visitation one hour before the service.
Clemons, Hope 13 May 2005 - 13 May 2005 SN-L 15 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Eric & Wendi Clemons]
Hope Clemons, infant daughter of Eric and Wendi Clemons, Highlandville, was
stillborn at birth Friday, May 13, 2005. A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. today in
Highlandville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Clemons, John W. 14 May 1889 - 11 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Son of James Bryant & Rachael (Horne) Clemons;
married Della Pearl Abbott]
J. W. Clemens, 89, of Sparta, died Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital. Mr. Clemens
was a timber and hardware merchant for 58 years in Sparta was a member of the Sparta
Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Della; one son, Leslie who was associated
with him in business; two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Shipman, 701 E. University in
Springfield, and Mrs. Geraldine Wright of Ontario, Calif; a sister, Mrs. Frannie
McCowan of Silver Springs, Md.; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Webb
officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Clemons, Leavie d Jan 1954 CCR 14 Jan 1954 p8
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our neighbors and friends in the expressions of sympathy at the
death of our mother, Mrs. Leavie Clemons.
A. B. Clemons & Sons.
Clemons, Leslie 31 Jan 1897 - 19 Dec 1977 OH 22 Dec 1977 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Della Pearl (Abbott) Clemons; married Lola Birchie Bird 12
Sep 1898 - 3 Sep 1951; married Etta m/1 Ashley; spelling from tombstone & county
records]
Long Time Business Man Dies
Leslie Clemons, 80 of Sparta, died at 1:05 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital
after a short illness. Mr. Clemons was the owner of the Clemens Hardware Store in
Sparta. He had been in the hardware business since 1915 when he went into the business
with his father who had opened the J. W. Clemons Hardware Store in 1903. Mr.

Clemons was presented in business 50 years in 1975. He was a member of the Ozark
United Methodist church of Ozark and also the Sparta Masonic Lodge. He was also a
World War I Army Veteran. His survivors include his wife, Etta A., a stepson, Grover
Ashley, Jr.., Hattiesburg, Miss., two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Shipman, Springfield and Mrs.
Geraldine Wright, Ontario, Calif. and a step-grandchild. Harris Funeral Home will
announce the arrangements.
Clemons, Lola Berchie (Bird) 12 Sep 1898 - 3 Sep 1951 CCR 13 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of John Riley & Hannah Elizabeth (Johnson) Bird; married 9 Jul 1917
Leslie Clemons 31 Jan 1897 - 19 Dec 1977; surname spelling from tombstone]
Lola Berchie Bird, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bird, was born September 12,
1898 in Sparta, MO. When seven years of age, she with her parents moved to Springfield
where she continued to live until her marriage to Mr. Leslie Clemmens of Sparta on July
9, 1917. This popular young couple established their home in Sparta where she resided
until her death which occurred in Barnes hospital, St. Louis, MO, on September 3, 1951.
At the age of sixteen years, Berchie professed her faith in Christ and united with the First
Baptist church in Springfield. She transferred her membership to the Sparta Baptist
church in 1919 and in this church she was a faithful and efficient worker throughout her
lifetime. Mrs. Clemmens possessed an outstanding personality which was dedicated to
the glory of God and to the people about her. Her beautiful voice in solo or concert, was a
much appreciated blessing in the worship through song in the services of her church. Her
prayers were humble and fervent. Her efforts were extended beyond her church as she
served as leader in several phases of associational program of her denomination. Her
position in a local doctor’s office enabled her to minister to many who were sick. She
was active in the Order of Eastern Star and a local civic club. In all these organizations
she carried her full share of responsibility and the manner in which she did these things as
well as the keeping of her home was a true manifestation of her love for beauty. Those
who survive her are, her husband, Leslie Clemens of Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Leatha Dodd
of Wichita Falls, TX; a brother, Mr. Lora Bird of Clinton, MO; two nieces, Mrs. Virginia
E. Hatfield of Wichita Falls and Mrs. Doris Quick of Kansas City, MO; a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Sparta
Baptist church by the church pastor, Rev. E. N. Webb, assisted by Rev. Floyd Hanks of
Springfield. The pastor’s sermon subject was “The Victorious Life” based on the text;
I Cor. 15:57. “Thanks be unto God, who hath given us the victory through Jesus Christ,
our Lord.” Rev. Hanks read a number of scriptures and led in prayer. A trio composed of
Mrs. Byron Anderson, Mrs. Knial Kissee, Jr., Miss Betty Ferrell accompanied by Mrs. E.
N. Webb sang “In the Garden”, “Does Jesus Care?” and “Sometime We’ll Understand”.
The more than four hundred bereaved loved ones and friends and the many, many
beautiful floral tributes of sympathy attested to the high esteem in which Berchie was
held. Interment was made in the beautiful Sparta cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Clemons, William Russell 7 Jan 1914 - 12 Oct 2000 CCH-N 25 Oct 2000
William Russell Clemons was born Jan. 7, 1914 at Protem, MO to Samuel J.
Clemons and Mollie Ragsdale Clemons. He departed this life Oct. 12, 2000 at the age of
86 years 9 months and 5 days at Forsyth, MO. He was united in marriage July 1, 1934 to

Martha Jewell Wolf at Taneyville, MO and to this union four children were born:
LaQuita Dalton, Ozark, Sammy Dell Clemons and wife Judy, Taneyville, Connie Long
and husband Jerry, Ozark, and Carol Williams and husband Lonnie, Taneyville, all of
whom survive. He is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Brock, Forsyth, and Esther Hall
and husband Bert, Forsyth; one brother, Leonard Clemons and wife, Wichita, KS;
fourteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter;
a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his
father and mother, his loving wife Martha of 54 years, (who he often referred to as
Mother), three sisters, Fay Jones, Jesse Bird and Edna Cubic, three brothers, Jack
Clemons, Paul C1emons, Howard Clemons, and one great-grandson, Payton Dalton.
Most of his life, he lived near Taneyville, where he and his wife raised their family.
Russell was a plumber, electrician and worked in construction. He was one of the
founders of the Apostolic Church of Taneyville and helped cut the logs to build the
church that was dedicated Oct: 11, 1950. He was a deacon for several years, attended the
church regularly and took an active part, until health prevented him from doing so. He
loved to sing at the Forsyth Care Center and participated in their activities. He loved to
help people and tell them about the Lord who he served with all his heart. Russell told his
children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren that God, family and church were
important and always to forgive and to be understanding. He will be sadly missed by his
family, friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 15, 2000 in
Forsyth Whelchel Chapel at Forsyth with three grandsons officiating, Rev. Robert
Dalton, Rev. Jack Clemons, and Rev. Randy Dalton. Burial was in Helphrey Cemetery
immediately after the services.
Clevenger, Anna M. (Brown)
7 Nov 1895 - 15 Sep 1968 CCR 5 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: married Clyde Preston Clevenger Oct 1884 - 6 Dec 1965]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Clevenger, 72, of Route 1, Sparta, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day, officiating. Burial
will be in Sparta Cemetery. A longtime resident of Christian County, Mrs. Clevenger at
6:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, in her home after a long illness, She was a member of the
Sparta Baptist Church, Surviving are a son, Carl, Sparta; and five sisters, Mrs. Bertha
Williamson, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs,. Iva McDaniel, Independence, Kan., Mrs. Melvin
Bradley, San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Elsie Wright, Hermitage, Tenn., and Mrs. Burcha
House, Kansas City. Other survivors include a brother, Ora Brown, Overland Park, Kan.;
one grandson and three great grandchildren.
Clevenger, August Adelbert 12 Aug 1893 - 6 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
[Note: married last Virginia Edith 28 Apr 1905 - 7 Dec 1981 who was first married to a
Hornsey and married second Joseph W. R. Pennypacker 10 Nov 1887 - 27 Mar 1961]
August A. Clevenger, 78, Ozark, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Clevenger was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Watertown, S. D. from where he moved to Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; a
son, John Clevenger, Council Bluffs, Iowa; four grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Delphia Maggard, Ozark and Mrs. Beryl Hendricks, Hazelcrest, Ill.; a step-son, Gerald
Hornsey, Porter, Okla. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

Clevenger, Carl Preston 31 Aug 1917 - 26 May 1991 NN-E 30 May 1991
[Note: Son of Clyde Preston & Anna (Brown) Clevenger; married 1940 Ruth Lorene
Nance 4 Oct 1921 - 8 Sep 1995]
Carl Preston Clevenger, 73, Sparta, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 26, I991, in his
home. He was born in 1917 in Gower to Clyde Preston and Anna Brown Clevenger. He
moved to Sparta at an early age and resided there the rest of his life. He was married to
Ruth Nance in 1940. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Before retiring, he
worked as an auto mechanic and service station attendant in the Ozark and Sparta
communities. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; a son, R.C. Clevenger, and
his wife, Sherry, Ozark; a grandson, Craig Clevenger, and his wife, Teresa, Oldfield; two
granddaughters, Jan Robison, and her husband, Rod, Sparta, and Cheryl Williams, and
her husband, Kevin, Seymour; and five great-grandchildren, Cody and Tyler Clevenger,
Oldfield, Ryan and Rochelle Robison, Sparta, and Robb Williams, Seymour. Services
were Wednesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Lupton
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Clevenger, Clyde Preston Oct 1884 - 6 Dec 1965 CCR 9 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Robert & Laura C. (Kinder) Clevenger; married first Ethel M. Forgey;
married second Anna M. Brown 7 Nov 1895 - 15 Sep 1968]
Clyde P. Clevenger, 81, Died at ll:25 a.m. Monday in his home south of Sparta. A
member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Mr. Clevenger came to Christian County at the
age of 12. Surviving are his wife, Anna; a son, Carl, Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Bray,
Sparta; two brothers, Lester, Knoxville, Tenn. and Ralph, Ontario, Calif.; and a grandson
and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Clevenger, Ella Bell (Lofton) 1 Mar 1905 - 22 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Levi G. & ? Lofton; married Homer Clevenger 10 Mar 1904 - 21 Jan
1973]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Bell Clevenger, 62, of Reeds Spring, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Whelchel Chapel in Branson with the Rev. Joe Wolven officiating, Burial
was in Eisenhour Cemetery. Mrs. Clevenger died Thursday evening in the state
sanitarium in Mt. Vernon. She is survived by her husband, Home; three daughters, Mrs.
Lois Dugan, Wichita, Kan,, Mrs. Wilma Davis, Sparta and Mrs. Wanda Dugan, Kansas
City, Kan.; three sons, Dean, Cleo and Gene, all of Reeds Spring’ two sisters, Mrs. Lydia
Rysted, Chadwick and Mrs. Mary Williams, Noel; three brothers, Ralph Lofton,
Shawnee, Okla. and William and Merle, both of Santa Paula, Calif.; and 22
grandchildren.
Clevenger, Guy E. 1891 - 30 Jul 1963 CCR 1 Aug 1963
[Note: Son of Robert & Laura C. (Kinder) Clevenger]
Guy E. Clevenger, 72, of Route 3, Springfield, died at 10 .p.m. Tuesday in the
Bilyeu Nursing Home at Ozark after an illness of six months. A retired Ash Grove Lime
and Cement Company employee, he lived in the Springfield area 15 years. He was a
member of Galloway Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Metta; three brothers,

Clyde, Sparta, Ralph, state of California, and Lester, state of Tennessee; two sisters, Mrs.
Pearl Boatright, Ozark, and Mrs. Ethel Bray, Sparta; and a grandchild. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Gorman-Scharpf Chapel with the Rev. C. L. Horton
officiating. Burial will be in Galloway Cemetery.
Clevenger, R. C. 28 Feb 1941 – 22 March 1995 CCH-N 29 March 1995
R.C. Clevenger, 54, Ozark, died Wednesday, March 22, 1995 in his home. He
was born Feb. 28, 1941, in Sparta, the son of Ruth Nance Clevenger and Carl Preston
Clevenger. He lived all of his life in the Sparta and Ozark communities and in Branson
for six years. He retired from G.T.E. Telephone Company in 1993 after 31 years of
service. He was an avid coon hunter and a musician, having played with many area
groups and was one of the founders of the Rogersville Jamboree. He played base many
years for the Victory Quartet and was a member of Victory Baptist Church for many
years. Survivors include his wife, Sherly, of the home; his mother, Ruth Clevenger,
Sparta; a son, Craig Clevenger and his wife Teresa, Oldfield; two daughters, Jan Robison
and her husband Rod, Sparta, and Cheryl Williams and husband Kevin, Rogersville; six
grandchildren, Ryan and Rochelle Robison, Cody and Tyler Clevenger, and Robb and
Adam Williams; his father-in-law, Ernie Wolfe; a sister-in-law and her husband Dixie
and Lee Page, a brother-in-law and his wife, Bob and Joyce Brumley, all of Ozark; two
aunts and their husbands, Ruby and Fred Revis, and LaVone and Don McCorkendale, all
of Eudora; and uncle, Glen Nance, Hobbs, New Mexico; a niece and her husband, Cindi
and Randy Carey, Ozark; five cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bob
Long and Rev Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in the McCoy Cemetery.
Clevenger, Rufus
6 Feb 1879 - 3 Apr 1961
CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
Rufus Clevenger, former resident of Christian County, died April 4 at the State
Hospital in Nevada, Mo. Funeral services were held April 6 at the Spokane Baptist
Church with burial in the Spokane Cemetery. Rev. Howard Blevins officiated and
Chaffin Funeral Home directed.
Clevenger, Ruth Lorene (Nance) 4 Oct 1921 - 8 Sep 1995 CCH-N 13 Sep 1995
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Leola (Case) Nance; married 1940 Carl Preston Clevenger
31 Aug 1917 - 26 Jan 1991]
Ruth Lorene Clevenger, 73, Ozark, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 1995 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Ruth was born October 4, 1921 in Garrison, MO, the daughter
of Robert and Leola Case Nance. She was married to Carl P. Clevenger in 1940, who
preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of the Sparta First Baptist Church. She
is preceded in death by her parents, her only son, R.C. Clevenger, March 22, 1995, and
one sister, Gladys Mecum. Survivors include: One brother, Glenn Nance and wife, Helen,
of Hobbs, N.M.; two sisters, Ruby Revis and husband, Fred, Lavon McCorkendale and
husband, Don, all of Walnut Grove; one daughter-in-law, Sherry Clevenger, Ozark; one
grandson, Craig Clevenger and wife, Teresa, Oldfield; two granddaughters, Jan Robison,
and husband, Rod, Sparta, and Cheryl Williams and husband, Kevin, Rogersville; six
great-grandchildren, Cody and Tyler Clevenger, Ryan and Rochelle Robison, Robb and
Adam Williams; and three nephews and two nieces. Funeral services were held at 2:00

p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10; 1995 in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Bob Long officiating. Burial following in the Sparta Cemetery.
Clift, Iris Beaver 1881 - 14 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p5
Iris Beaver Clift passed away May 14, 1977 in Oxford, Ark. She was 95 years old
and is survived by a daughter, Ruby Jacobs. She was formerly a resident of the Ozark
community and her husband built the Star Motel. Burial was in Violet Hill Cemetery in
Ark.
Clifton, James M. 1868 - 20 Sep 1948 CCR 23 Sep 1948
[Note: married Mary Morris]
Funeral services for James M. Clifton, 80, who died Monday at 5 p.m. at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Medlin, near Clever, were held at the Medlin home at
2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon. Burial was in the Kemlin cemetery near Hurley, under the
direction of Maples-Harris of Clever. Mr. Clifton, a lifelong resident of the state, is
survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Vernie Stephens of Galena, two sons, Harvey
Clifton of Coalgate, Okla., and Andy of Galena; one sister, Mrs. Bessie Maples of Crane;
one brother, W.R. Clifton of Clever, two grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Clifton, Nathan Earl 1975 - 28 Dec 2006 SN-L 31 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Stephen & Carol Clifton; married Michelle McVey]
Nathan Earl Clifton, 31, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December
28, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Nathan was born in Lincoln,
Nebraska, the son of Stephen and Carol Clifton. He was a Navy veteran and at the time of
his death was employed as a diesel mechanic with M.T.S. in Ozark. Among survivors are
his wife Michelle, daughter Elise, of the home, and his father- and mother-in-law,
Richard and Renate McVey, of Nixa. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will be at a later date.
Clifton, Rosa Mary (Wells) 5 Dec 1936 - 2 Jun 1996 CCH-N 5 Jun 1996
Rosa Mary Clifton, age 59, Ozark, died at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 1996 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. Mrs. Clifton was a resident of Ozark for nine years, a
homemaker, and a member of Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include her husband,
Jim R. Clifton, Ozark; two sons, Gary Clifton of Las Vegas, Nev. and Larry Clifton,
Sparta; a daughter, Gina Steelman, Ozark; one brother, Larry Wells, Doniphan, Mo.; four
sisters, Delores Harris, St. Charles, Barbara Land, Salem, Shirley Wofford, Newburg and
Pam Wells, Lennox; and also four grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 4,
1996 at 10:30 a.m. in Selmore Christian Church with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Clifton, Wilford Riley “Bud” 1873 - 13 Feb 1959 CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8
[Note: married Cordelia 1873 - 1957]
Funeral services for Wilford Riley “Bud” Clifton, 85, who died Friday, Feb. 13 at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jewel Goddard in Ozark, were held Wednesday, Feb. 18 in
the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Union
Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Prior to moving
to Clever in 1946, he operated a general merchandise in Jamesville. In addition to Mrs.

Goddard, survivors include one son, Allie Clifton of Bakersfield, Calif; nine
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Joe Maples of Springfield.
Climer, Adeline “Addie” (Bowers) 12 Nov 1879 - 3 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5
{Note: married Isaac Newton Climer 25 Jun 1872 - 28 Apr 1946]
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie Climer, 92 of Route 2, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Marsh Chapel with Roy Lee Wilson officiating. Burial was in Pembina
Cemetery. Mrs. Climer died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. She had lived in the Rogersville area for 90 years and was a member
of the Center Point Church of Christ. Survivors include three sons, Joe of Route 2,
Rogersville, Glen of Clayton, and Gerald of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Zeta
Prine, Route 3, Rogersville, and Mrs. Mayme Dowdy, Route 2, Rogersville; and 10
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Climer, Bev R. “Jack” 19 Apr 1907 - 22 May 1972 CCR 25 May 1972 p4 & OH 25
May 1972 p8
[Note: Son of William Dennis & Maggie Bell (Wills) Climer]
Bev “Jack” Climer, 65, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday in his
home after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Climer, a farmer, was a lifelong resident of the
Rogersville community. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Fred Young, Route 2, Rogersville
and a brother, Willis Climer of Kansas City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in
the Adams Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in
the Pembina Cemetery.
AND
Climer, Bev R. “Jack” 19 Apr 1907 - 22 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to say thanks to all friends and relatives who assisted in any way during
our bereavement; for the food and the beautiful flowers, for visits and phone calls; the
singers and pallbearers. Thanks to Rev. and Mrs. Howard Blevins and the Adams Funeral
Home who were so kind and courteous during our time of sorrow.
The Family of Bev “Jack” Climer
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Young
Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Clifford
Nieces and Nephews
Climer, Mary Jane “Maudie” (Tillman) 29 Sep 1873 - 6 Sep 1951 CCR 13 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of Jean M. & Rebekah Tillman, according to mortuary record; married
23 Aug 1903 Joseph E. “Joe” Climer 16 Sep 1874 - 25 Nov 1953]
Mrs. Mary J Climer was born on September 29, 1873, the daughter of Joseph and
Rebekah Tillman. She passed away on September 6, 1951 at her home in the Mentor
community, north of Ozark. She was united in marriage to Joe E. Climer on August 23,
1903. At the age of 22 years she was converted and united with the Dodson Christian
church. Surviving are her husband; three brothers, Joe and John Tillman of Rogersville,
and Ross Tillman of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hunt of Rogersville; several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Wm. O.
Beard in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with burial in the Pembina cemetery.

Climer, William Dennis 14 Oct 1870 - 24 Nov 1954 CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph F. & Loretta [Leureretia Bowers] Climer; married Maggie Bell
Wills]
Funeral services for William Dennis Climer, 84, who died November 24, at his
home near Galloway. were held November 26 at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark,
conducted by Rev. Green. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A
native of Christian County, he was the son of Joseph F. & Loretta [Leureretia Bowers]
Climer. His wife, Maggie Bell Mills [note: her obit & mortuary records give her maiden
name as Wills] Climer, preceded him in death in 1944. A son, Willard, died in 1954. He
is survived by three sons, Willis of Kansas City, Dines of Springfield and Jack of the
home; one daughter, Mrs. Fred Young of Rogersville; three half-brothers, Edd, Clarence
and Paul Climer, all of Bolivar; a half-sister, Mrs. Grover Swanson of Morrisville; his
step-mother, Mrs. Mary Climer of Bolivar; other relatives and friends. He was a member
of the Galloway Methodist Church.
Cline, Clarel A. 14 Jan 1918 - 14 Nov 1989 OH 23 Nov 1989
[Note: married Denna L. 15 Mar 1926 - 1 Jul 1994 ]
Clarel A. Cline, 71, Rogersville, died Nov. 14 in Springfield Community Hospital
after a brief illness. Mr. Cline had been a Trailway's bus driver for 38 years, was a
member of Local 1133 Amalgamated Transit Union, and had been awarded the Two
Million Mile Safety Award. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived
by his wife, Denna; two sons, Richard and James D. Cline; four sisters, Nonneral Gray,
Estylenne Perkins, Phyllis Neal and Elando McCoy; and four grandchildren.
Cline, Joe 20 Feb 1934 - 9 Jan 1991 NN-E 17 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Ben & Lois (Garrison) Cline]
Joe Cline, 56, died Wednesday, Jan: 9, 1991, in Nevada State Hospital. He was
born Feb. 20, 1934, in Ozark, and continued to live in Ozark throughout his life.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ben Cline and Lois Garrison. Survivors include
his sister, Eleanor Slavens, Mulvane, Kan.; a brother, Bob Shipman, Santa Barbara,
Calif.; nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. David Collum officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Cline, Ralph L. 3 Mar 1921 – 17 Aug 1997 CCH-N 20 Aug 1997
Ralph L. Cline, 76, Springfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 in Manor Care
Center, Springfield. Mr. Cline, a retired sheet metal worker, was born March 3, 1921, in
Springfield, the son of Loran F and Edna Drury Cline. He was united in marriage January
6, 1946 in Springfield to Lillian Janet Franzen. Ralph was a World War II, U.S. Coast
Guard Veteran, a member of the Sheet Metal Worker’s Union Local 146 and attended
Parkcrest Assembly of God Church. He was an avid steel guitar enthusiast and was
involved in the Ozark Steel Guitar Association based in Hollister. He is survived by his
wife of 51 years, Janet; a daughter, Sharon Miller and her husband, Steve, Nixa; two
brothers, Eldon Cline and his wife, Margaret; Dorrell Cline and his wife, Marie, all of
Springfield; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at

Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family has
requested that memorial donations be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association,
2055 S. Fremont, Springfield 65804.
Clines, Anna (Choate) 8 Dec 1879 - 4 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: Daughter of Emanuel & America Francis (Scott) Choate; married James Claude
Clines]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Clines, 83, of Ponce de Leon, were at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial
was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Mrs. Clines died at 12:30 p.m. Monday at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of the Spokane and Ponce de Leon communities and a
member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, James, of the home,
two daughters, Mrs. Blanche DeMille, and Miss Faye Clines, both of the home; two
sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Riley, Clever, and Mrs. Blanch Breman, Deford, Mich.; two brothers,
William Choate, Ponce de Leon, and Everett, Branson.
Clines, James Claude 27 Feb 1885 - 30 Sep 1956 CCR 5 Oct 1956 p4
[Note: married Anna]
Funeral services for James Claude Clines, 71, a native of the Ponce de Leon
community who died at his home near there Sunday, Sept. 30 were held Wednesday, Oct.
3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, with Rev. Everett Ramsey
officiating. Burial was in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Anna Clines; one son, James
Clines of Ponce de Leon; two daughters, Miss Faye Clines of Ponce de Leon and Mrs.
Blanche DeMille of Springfield; five brothers, Roy Clines and Bernice Clines of Pomona.
Calif., Wilburn Clines of Independence, Mo, Potter Clines of Ponce de Leon and Robert
Clines of Galena; six sisters, Mrs. Varna Langley, Mrs. Sadie Spears and Mrs. Lena
Antrikin of Hurley; Mrs. Mettie Earnhart and Mrs. Milburn Beckerdire of Republic and
Mrs. Millie Drahm of Boise, Idaho.
Clines, William “Bill” 18 Mar 1903 - Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Bill Clines, 75, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m Friday
in Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Hopewell cemetery west of Rogersville. Mr. Clines, a retired farmer, died at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday in Sunshine Acres Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors
include his wife, Judy; a son, Kenneth, Othello, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann
Norman, Houston, Tex. and Mrs. Freda Still, Marshall, Ark.; two brothers, Sherman, El
Dorado, Kan. and Gene (Trigger) Strafford; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Clinkenbeard, Jennifer (Buckner) Logan 20 Dec 1948 - 3 Sep 2006 SN-L 6 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of James Small & Lucille “Dimp” Buckner, Jr.; married 29 Feb 1972
Stephen F. Clinkenbeard]
Jennifer Buckner Clinkenbeard, 57, died Sunday, September 3, 2006, after a
sudden illness. Jennifer was a fourteen-year resident of Life Enhancement Village in
Nixa, Missouri. Born December 20, 1948, to Lucille "Dimp? Buckner and James Small
Buckner, Jr., Jennifer grew up in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated from Glendale

High School. A flutist and dancer, Jennifer majored in Theater and Dance at Southwest
Missouri State University. While at SMSU, Jennifer choreographed a production of
"Hello Dolly? for Glendale High School. On February 29, 1972, Jennifer married
sweetheart Stephen G. Clinkenbeard. Their daughter, Crystal, was born April 20, 1975.
Jennifer made sure that Crystal could swim before she could walk, and they spent hours
swimming in the wading pool at Phelps Grove Park and Table Rock Lake. She also
encouraged drawing, dancing, gymnastics, and all manner of magical activity. On June
29, 1992, as a result of her long struggle with Schizophrenia, Jennifer moved into Life
Enhancement Village residential care facility in Nixa, Missouri. Particularly after Dimp
died in 2000, Jennifer's aunts Jo Ann and Jeanne Buckner took her for outings, and
residents and staff formed a new circle of dear friends for Jennifer. Jennifer was preceded
in death by her father, James Small Buckner, Jr.; brother, James Buckner IV; and mother,
Lucille "Dimp? Buckner. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Crystal and
Jacob, of Denver, Colorado; sister, brother-in-law, nieces, and nephew, Becky, Sohrab,
Arianne, Molly, and Alex of The Woodlands, and Austin, Texas; aunt and uncle, Jeanne
and Bill Buckner of Springfield, Missouri; and aunt, JoAnn Buckner and companion Bill
Gulley of Springfield, Missouri. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday,
September 7, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Resident Activity Fund at Life Enhancement Village,
1111 Care Avenue, Nixa, Missouri, 65714 or a tax-deductible donation may be made to
the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1701 S. Campbell, Springfield, Missouri 65807.
Clinkenbeard, Joan Louise (Marlow) 7 Dec 1929 - 25 Feb 2006 SN-L 27 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Esther (Mickley) Marlow; married Nov 1947 John
Clinkenbeard]
Joan Louise Marlow Clinkenbeard, 76, Marionville, Mo., died February 25, 2006,
in her home. The daughter of Joe and Esther (Mickley) Marlow, Joan was born December
7, 1929, in Christian County, Missouri. Joan was a graduate of Marionville High School,
Marionville, Mo., and Burge School of Nursing, Springfield, Mo., where she received her
LPN certification. She was united in marriage to John Clinkenbeard in November of
1947. Four children were born to this union, Larry Joe, John David, Shirley Jean and
Georgetta Lynn. Joan worked as a nurse at the Missouri State Respiratory Hospital in Mt.
Vernon, Missouri, where she retired in 1990 after 24 years of service. Joan was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband, John; and her brother, Charles Marlow. She leaves
behind, and will be sorely missed by, her son, Larry Clinkenbeard, of Wheelerville; her
son and daughter-in-law, David and Johanna Clinkenbeard, of Havana, Kan.; her
daughter and son-in-law, Georgetta and Steve Branstetter, of Wheelerville; and her
daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Billy Redus, of Reavisville; nine grandchildren; 13
great grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie McElveen, Prairie Grove, Ark.; numerous nieces
and nephews; and her special friend and companion of 18 years, Clyde Rapp, of the
home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2006, in the Williams
Funeral Home Chapel in Marionville. Burial will follow in the Marionville I.O.O.F.
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, February 27, 2006, in the Williams
Funeral Chapel.
Clinton, Cecil A. 19 Jul 1945 - 7 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999

[Note: Son of Chester & Helen (Baty) Clinton; married Wilma]
Cecil A. Clinton, 53, Ozark, Mo., passed away Monday, June 7, 1999, at 9:49
p.m. at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 19, 1945 in Springfield,
the son of the late Chester and Helen Baty Clinton. Cecil was a U.S. Army veteran, a
Police Chief for the City of Ozark for nine years. He was currently employed as a
Correctional Officer for the Federal Medical Center in Springfield. For the past thirty one
years Cecil was a devoted husband to his wife Wilma and a loving father to his family.
Cecil was preceded in death by a step granddaughter, Tiffany Braden. He is survived by
his loving wife Wilma, of the home; one daughter, Karla Tyler; two stepsons Curtis and
Dustan Braden; one brother Danny Clinton; seven step grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Friday, June 11, 1999, in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
James “Hobo” Applegate and Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was followed in
Selmore Cemetery, Selmore.
Clinton, George Adrain 28 Oct 1923 - 2 Nov 2006 SN-L 3 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of George W. & Ethel (Maples) Clinton; married 17 Mar 1953 Vivian
Clellene Farwell]
George Adrain Clinton, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, November 2,
2006, in Ozark Riverview Manor, following a long illness. George was born October 28,
1923, in Ozark, Missouri, the son of George W. and Ethel (Maples) Clinton. He was a
1942 graduate of Ozark High School and served his country the U.S. Army. He retired
from Lily-Tulip Cup Corp. in 1986 after 30 years of service. He was an avid sports player
and fan. He played softball for Galloway in 1945-48. He enjoyed gardening and fishing
and was a carpenter by trade. On March 17, 1951, he married Vivian Clellene Farwell of
Sparta. George was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a
member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. He served his Savior as a Sunday School
teacher and Deacon for many years. He is survived by: his loving wife, Vivian; a
daughter, Joyce McGillen and her husband Jim; a son, Dennis Clinton and his wife
LaDonna; and a grandson, Jared Clinton, all of Ozark. Also surviving are: a brother, Gale
Clinton and wife Clara Lee; a brother-in-law, Gerry Doran: a sister-in-law, Marolyn
Snider and husband Bob; along with many nieces, nephews, family and friends. George is
also survived by special friends, Gene and Peggy Jarecke, and Bob and Jorene Thomas.
Preceding him in death were: his parents; his sisters, Ruby Estes, Juanita Sanders and
Cleona Doran; his brothers, Ivan and Chester Clinton; nephews, Cecil Clinton, Marty
Snider and Don Estes; and a niece, Beverly Carter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 4 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Troy Rhoden and
Pastor Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America or Ozark First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Clinton, Orval Chester 14 Jul 1918 - 9 Jul 1995 CCH-N 12 Jul 1995
[Note; Son of George W. & Ethel A. (Maples) Clinton; married Helen Pauline Baty 30
Dec 1924 - 9 Jan 1992]
Chester Clinton, age 76, of Ozark, died Sunday, July 9, 1995 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born July 14, 1918, in Ozark and was the son of George and Ethel Maples
Clinton. Mr. Clinton was a carpenter and was a deacon at Calvary Baptist Church, Ozark.

Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Cecil and Wilma Clinton, and Danny and
Dana Clinton, all of Ozark; a granddaughter, Karla Tyler and her husband, Bryan,
Springfield; two brothers and their wives, George and Vivian Clinton, and Gale and Clara
Lee Clinton, all of Ozark; and a sister and her husband, Cleona and Gerry Doran,
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, in 1992; two sisters, Ruby
Estes, and Juanita Sanders; and a brother, Ivan Clinton. Funeral services are today at 10
a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James: T. “Hobo” Applegate and Rev.
John Hyde officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Clinton, George W. 28 Jan 1885 - 5 Jun 1964
CCR 11 June 1964 p1
[Note: Married Ethel A. Holder]
George W. Clinton, 79, retired carpenter and farmer who came here in 1910 from
Grayston, Ill., died at his home in Ozark at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Mr. Clinton was a member
of the Ozark Cavalry Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; three sons,
Chester, George A. and Gale Clinton, all of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Cleona Doran,
Springfield; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ruby Estes, Springfield and Mrs. Juanita Sanders,
Long Beach, Calif.,; 10 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; two brothers, Elmer
Clinton, Shallow Water, Kan. and John Clinton, Newton, Kan.; and a sister, Mrs. Ella
Bellegarde, also of Shallow Water. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel. The Rev. Jerry Herd and the Rev. Gerald Rushing officiated with burial in
Selmore Cemetery.
Clinton, Helen Pauline (Baty) 30 Dec 1924 - 9 Jan 1992 NN-E 16 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Dolly (Weatherford) Baty; married 21 Dec 1941 Orval
Chester Clinton 14 Jul 1918 - 9 Jul 1995]
Helen Clinton, 67, Ozark, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1992 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born Dec. 30, 1924 in Rogersville, the daughter of Henry and
Dolly Weatherford Baty. She was a lifelong resident of the Rogersville and Ozark areas.
On Dec. 21, 1941 she married Chester Clinton. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church, Ozark. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Chester; two sons, Cecil
Clinton and wife, Wilma, and Danny Clinton, all of Ozark; a granddaughter, Karla
Clinton; two stepchildren, Curtis and Dusty Braden; three sisters, Gertrude Compton,
Ozark, and Mable Foster and Mary Foster, both of Springfield; and a brother, Cecil Baty,
Blytheville. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Clarence and
Frank Baty. Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with the Revs. J.H.
"Hobo" Applegate and Robert Daniels officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church building fund.
Clopton, Kenton Howard 13 Jul 1920 - 9 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: married 1 Jan 1943 Christine Jones]
Kenton Howard Clopton, 68, of Urbana, died at 9:45 p.m., June 9 after suffering
an apparent heart attack in his home. Services for Mr. Clopton were held June 12 at the
Cantlon Funeral Chapel in Urbana with the Rev. Clarence Hyde officiating. Interment
was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Clopton was united in marriage to Christine
Jones on January 1, 1943 and to this union were born 10 children. They resided in
Tahlequah, Oklahoma until 1945, when they moved to the Greene County area, and then

later to Marshfield in 1958., Mr. Clopton had always worked as s wood craftsman. In
1967, they moved to Urbana and their farm. Surviving are his wife, Christine, of the
home; four sons, Marvin, Fair Grove, Jimmy, Ozark, and Terry and Phillip, both of
Springfield; six daughters, Joyce Genetti, Marshfield, Janice Sanders, Springfield, Judy
High, Chicago, Illinois, Gail Melton, Walnut Grove, Bonnie Snider; Springfield, and Joni
Burkhart, Urbana; two brothers, Robert Clopton, St. Louis, and Edgar Clopton, Tulsa,
Oklahoma; a sister, Lucille Clopton, Kansas City, 24 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren.
Clopton, Pamela Gail (Groves) 17 Nov 1957 - 29 Jan 2004
SN-L 1 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd & Barbara Groves married May 1990 Phillip Clopton]
Pamela Gail (Groves) Clopton, age 46, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 9:05 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, in St. John's Hospital. She was married to Phillip Clopton in
May 1990 until August 2002. She was employed with the dental field in Springfield for
approximately 20 years. Although she enjoyed many outdoor activities such as
swimming, gardening and walking, her meticulous decorating, cooking and sewing
proved compassion for her indoor activities. She was the senior vice president of her
graduating class of '75 at Central High School in Springfield; most might remember her
as a Central Kiltie. Her great organizational skills allowed her to become involved in
many activities such as planning class reunions and proved invaluable in her career. She
thrived on life's challenges by getting involved and making a difference. Co-workers,
friends and family will most remember her as a compassionate, loving, caring person.
She loved talking with people as it was a hobby in itself. She loved everyone and has
made lots and lots of friends because she was always willing to do anything for anyone.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her mother, Barbara
Groves; a brother and his wife, David and Anita Groves; a sister and her husband, Sherry
and Gary Howerton; a niece, Tiffany Little; two nephews, Christopher Groves and
Matthew Groves; her grandma, Lettie (Groves) Rohlman; and many aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Groves. Services are
1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial following in
Greenlawn North Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Cloud, David Lee 2 Dec 1945 - 16 Aug 2006 SN-L 18 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Ned & Hazel Cloud; married Linda Kay]
David Lee Cloud, 60, Dadeville, Mo., passed away at 12 p.m. Wednesday, August
16, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South, after a courageous battle with cancer. David was
born December 2, 1945, in Springfield, to Ned and Hazel Cloud. David and his family
owned the Cloud Packing Company. He currently worked for the Missouri Conservation
Department at Stockton Lake as a creel checker, which allowed him to be closer to his
hobbies, hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. He was a member of Seybert Christian
Church, Stockton Lake. He attended Wentworth Military Academy as a young man. He
was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ned and Hazel Cloud; one brother,
Buddy Cloud; and one sister, LaRue Turber. He is survived by his wife, Linda Kaye
Cloud, Dadeville, Mo.; two daughters, Chrisie L. Cloud, Dallas, Texas, and Natalie J.
Miller and her husband, Mark R. Miller, Nixa, Mo.; four grandchildren, Cain CloudTempleton, Dallas, Texas, and Logan, Landrey and Brandt David Miller, Nixa, Mo.; one
sister, Patti and husband, David Barrett, Springfield; one brother, Danny and wife, Judy

Cloud, Springfield; nieces, nephews, many, MANY friends and his beloved dogs.
Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2006, in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel, with Chaplain Larry Cooper officiating. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O.
Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102; or the Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton Road,
Springfield, MO 65803. His kind heart and loving spirit will be greatly missed by all.
Cloud, Edna B. 19 Apr 1892 - 31 Jan 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
Edna B. Cloud, 96, of Aurora, died at 2:55 p.m. Jan. 31 at Ozark Riverview
Manor, Ozark. Services for Mrs. Cloud were held Feb. 4 at Peterson Chapel. Burial was
in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Cloud, Ina Louise (Harbeston) 23 Nov 1949 - 12 Sep 2000 CCH-N 20 Sep 2000
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Ina (Barnett) Harbeston]
Ina Louise Harbeston Cloud, age 50, Nixa, passed away Wednesday, September
13, 2000 in her home. She was born on November 23, 1949 in Springfield. Ina graduated
from Central High School and Drury College. She was a volunteer for the MS Society.
Ina was faithful to the Lord throughout her life and had been a member of High Street
Baptist Church where she the first candidate for television baptism and sang in the choir
as a youth. Ina was a member of the Springfield Friends and Poets Society where she had
served as past secretary. She was chosen as a Millennium Poet and wrote a nationally
acclaimed and published poem, "Welcome To The New Year." Survivors include: her
mother, Ina Goddard and her husband Don, Clever; her father, Charles Harbeston and his
wife Shirley, Springfield; two daughters, Lena Snowden and her husband Jarrett,
Brookline Station, and Elizabeth Cloud, Springfield; three grandchildren, Shane,
Savannah and Will; four brothers, J.D., Douglas, Timothy and Danny; three sisters, Lana,
Donna, and Barbara; two stepsisters, Dorothea and Donnita; a stepbrother, Don; her
spiritual husband, Kendall Ackermann, and his sons Tim and Brian; other relatives and
many friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m: Saturday, September 16, 200 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Rev. Charles Barnett and Rev. James Barnett
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation was
Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the MS Society,
1675 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804.
Cloud, Loren B. 13 Sep 1917 - 1 Dec 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Agnes (?) Cloud; married Wilma]
Loren B. Cloud, 72, of Nixa, died at 5:30 a.m. Dec. 1 in his home of an apparent
heart attack. Services for Mr. Cloud were held Dec. 4 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with
the Revs, Terry Kendrick and Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery,
near Highlandville. Military rites were conducted by his American Legion and VFW
Posts. Mr. Cloud had resided in the Jamesville and Nixa communities for all of his life.
lie was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. He was it veteran of World War II and
of the Korean Conflict, serving with the U.S. Army. He was a member of Nixa American
Legion Post No. 434 and of VFW Post 6758. Mr. Cloud was employed by Allied Bus
Sales of Nixa, and was a retired U.S. Government mail contractor. Surviving are his wife,
Wilma; a son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Dec, of Nixa; a daughter, Linda Smith and

son-in-law Everett, of Ozark; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Cloud, Carthage; three brothers and
their wives; Lloyd and Patti, Carthage, Calvin and Charlotte Cloud, Monett, Dean and
Viola Cloud, Carl Junction; a sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Otto Sims, Hurley; four
grandchildren, Marsha Matthews and Mark Smith, Ozark, Stanci and Eric Cloud, Nixa;
three great-grandchildren, Brandy Matthews, Ozark, and Jeremy and Joshua Smith, Nixa;
and several beloved nieces and nephews.
AND
Cloud, Loren B. 13 Sep 1917 - 1 Dec 1988
[Note: married Wilma Sims 15 Mar 1919 - 6 Nov 1999]
In memory of Loren B. Cloud born 13 September 1917 and found eternal rest 1
December 1988. Services at Harris Chapel, Ozark MO, 4 December 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Officiating is Rev. Terry Kendrick and Rev. Joseph M. Fahl. Escorts are: Jim
Smithwick, Jerry Estes, Darryl Mitchell, L.E. Norton, Grady Lloyd, and Mark Smith.
Honorary Escorts are: Roy Sims, John Marley, Roger Geotz, and Rod Terrell. Music:
“Amazing Grace,” How Great Thou Art,” One Day At A Time”; Mrs. Hattie Cater,
soloist, Mrs. Freida Sweet, Organist. Military Honors at Graveside by American Legion
and VFW Posts. Interment at Flood Cemetery Highlandville, MO. Contributed by
Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Cloud, Mattie A. (Clutter) 1903 - 29 Nov 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
Mattie A. (Clutter) Cloud, 85, of Rogersville; died at 6:15 a.m. Nov, 29 at the
Greenhaven Nursing Home, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Cloud were held Dec. 1 at the
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Mrs.
Cloud was a homemaker.
Cloud, Ruby Francis (Miller) Carr 15 Jun 1924 - 20 Nov 2005 SN-L 23 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of William S. & Minnie E. (Williams) Miller; married James C. Carr 19
May 1914 - 16 Aug 1978; married Gene Cloud]
Ruby Francis Cloud, age 81, of Rogersville, died on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2005, at
Culpepper Place in Springfield. The daughter of Bill and Minnie Miller, she was born
June 15, 1924, on the family farm north of Rogersville. Ruby was a lifelong resident of
the Rogersville area. Ruby was married to Jim Carr and then to Gene Cloud, who both
preceded her in death. She is survived by several cousins from the Springfield and
Rogersville areas. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, in
Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville
Cloud, Ruth Irene 16 Feb 1896 - 15 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
[Note: married Kenneth D. Cloud 5 Dec 1895 - 3 Sep 1938]
Ruth Irene Cloud, 92, of Billings, died May 15 at the Aurora Nursing Home after
a long illness. Services for Mrs. Cloud were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Billings
United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bob McQueen officiating. Burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. A retired schoolteacher,
Mrs. Cloud was a member of the Billings United Methodist Church, the UMW, the
WPFA, the American Legion Auxiliary of Billings, and the Garden Club. She is survived
by a son, Donald Cloud, Billings; a daughter, Doris Broxterman, Springfield; four
grandchildren, Dorann Jones, Lake Jackson, Texas, Kenny Cloud, Warrensburg, Rick

Cloud, Rogers, Arkansas, and Mickey Cloud, Rustin, Louisiana; four great
grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Heart Association.
Cloud, Truman 1895 - 22 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: married Minnie 11 Dec 1899 - Sep 1986]
Truman Cloud, 92, of Springfield, died at 3:24 a.m. March 22 at the Heritage Nursing
Home. Services for Mr. Cloud were held March 25 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. A native
of Stone County, Mr. Cloud had lived in Springfield since 1940, and was a retired meat
packing company employee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie, in 1986, and
by a son, Bob, in 1987. His survivors include a son, Bill, Springfield; three daughters,
Juanita Branson, Springfield, Pearl Magers, Nixa, and Judy Goodwin, Flagstaff, Arizona;
a brother, Ned, and a sister, Alphea LeDuc, both of Springfield; nine grandchildren; and
nine great-grandchildren.
Cloud, Wilma (Sims) 15 Mar 1919 - 6 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of Verd & Amelia Sims; married Loren B. Cloud 13 Sep 1917 - 1 Dec
1988]
Wilma Cloud, our precious mother, Me-Me, Granny, Aunt, Sister and friend was
born in Jamesville, MO. Her life was spent cooking, caring and loving for family and
friends. The evening of her passing was spent surrounded by family and friends enjoying
what she loved most. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren Cloud, her
Mother and father, Verd and Amelia Sims, Mother and father-in-law Ellis and Agnes
Cloud, a special uncle Claborn Carter and two special sisters-in-law, Ruth Sims and Patty
Cloud. She is survived by: a daughter, Linda Smith and her husband, Everett of Ozark; a
son, Larry Cloud and his wife, Dee of Nixa; a brother, Otto Sims, Hurley; grandchildren,
Marsha Matthew, Ozark, Mark Smith and his fiancé Julie Palmer, Springfield, Eric
Cloud, Lee’s Summit, Stanci Stoderstrom and her husband Eric, Lees Summit MO; great
grandchildren, B.J. Matthew, Ozark MO, Jeremy and Joshua Smith, Nixa, Loren William
Smith, Mansfield; a great grandchild to be born in March; a special niece, Helen Sims,
Hurley; other relatives; and many friends. In memory of Wilma Cloud born 15 March
1919 and passed away 6 November 1999. Services are Wednesday, November 10, 1999,
2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Officiating is Rev. Joseph Fahl and Chaplain
David Smith. Reading Nancy Lewis. Music: “Precious Memories” soloist: Hattie
Carter, “One Day At A Time” “Footprints In The Sand” recorded by Christie Lane,
pianist: Carolyn Goetz. Escorts are: Sammy Cox, Kevin Cloud, Mark Smith, Eric Cloud,
Roy Sims, and Mike Cloud. Honorary escorts are: Roger Goetz, Richard McMullin,
Grady Lloyd, Rod Terrell, Joe Carroll Cox, Jeremy Smith, Joshua Smith, Loren William
Smith, and Eric Stoderstrom. Interment at Flood Cemetery. Contributed by Marcia
Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Clouse, Herston Lynn 16 Oct 1910 - 5 Jun 2004 SN-L 8 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Ira Sheridan & Rosa (Bateman) Clouse; married 10 Feb 1935 Dorothy T.
Wilson]

Herston Lynn Clouse, age 93, of Springfield, Mo., died June 5, 2004, in St. John's
Hospital after a short illness. Herston was born in Webster County on Oct. 16, 1910, to
Ira Sheridan Clouse and Rosa Bateman Clouse. He was raised by his stepmother, Bess
Clouse. On Feb. 10, 1935, Herston and Dorothy T. Wilson were united in marriage. They
moved to Springfield in 1943 where Herston was a sales representative for the Milnot Co.
until he retired in 1976. Herston was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. He
enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, his grandkids and gospel music. He was preceded in
death by his parents, stepmother, one brother, Fred Clouse, and half-sister, Orean Burks.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Frank and wife Mary Jo, and Gary Lynn
and wife Winona (Nona); four grandchildren, Julie Fann and husband Mark of Nixa, Jeff
Clouse and wife Becky of Flower Mound, Texas, Darrin Clouse and wife Kari of
Springfield, and Sean Clouse of Columbia, Mo.; and four great-grandchildren, Alex,
Abbey, Ryan and Caleb. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn South with
visitation today, June 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday, June 9, at 1
p.m. at Greenlawn South with burial to follow in Fordland Cemetery.
Clower, Johnnie Ray 24 May 1948 - 5 Oct 1992 NN-E 7 Oct 1992
[Note: Son of John & Maxine (Teague) Clower; married 14 Jan 1972 Marvonne Davis]
Johnnie Ray Clower, 44, Bruner, died Monday, Oct. 5, in his home. He was born
May 24, 1948, in Christian County, and has been a lifelong resident of the Bruner area.
While in the U.S. Army, he served his country in Vietnam, On Jan, 14, 1972, he married
Marvonne Davis Clower. Johnnie was a dairy farmer and a member of Bruner Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Marvonne; two daughters, Victoria Denise Gilley and
her husband, Jackson, Sparta, and Ruth Nicole Watkins and her husband, Billy Ray,
Bruner; a son, John W. Casey Clower, Bruner; a granddaughter, Brandy Paige Watkins;
his father, John Clower, Matador, Texas; his mother, Maxine Cunningham, Bruner; his
grandmother, Bessie Teague, Bruner; two brothers, Arvel Lee and Jimmy Cunningham,
Bruner; two sisters, Mary Beth Phillips, Bruner, and Judy, Matador, Texas; other
relatives and many friends. Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverends Eddie Bray and Gary Jennings officiating.
Burial will be in Bruner Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Cluck, Orville 1911 - 25 Jan 1971 CCR 28 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: married Gladys]
Funeral services for Orville “Buster” Cluck, 59, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Edwards Funeral Home, Fort Smith, Ark. Burial will be in Shamrock
Cemetery in Fort Smith, Mr. Cluck died at 8 a.m. Monday at his home after suffering an
apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; three sons, Arvel Dale Cluck,
Springfield and Kerry Cluck and Keith Cluck, both of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Mary
Hughes of Colorado, Mrs. Velma Coleman, Alma, Ark., Mrs. Effie Nolan, Fort Smith,
Ark. and Julie, Laguana Beach, Calif.; three brothers, Tom, Seligman, Burt, Chester, Ark.
and Elmer, Somerton, Ariz.; and a grandson.
Clyne, Elizabeth 30 Sep 1916 - 22 Apr 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990

Elizabeth Clyne, 73, Springfield, died 10:30 a.m. Sunday, April 22, 1990 in her
home. She is survived by her six children, Malcolm, Catriona, Duncan, Douglas, Colin
and Alister; seven grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister. Services will be at 2:30 p.m.
today in the chapel of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial will be private. The family requests no flowers, but contributions may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

Coate, Dale L. 9 Apr 1927 - 13 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: married first ? ?, married Karen Waggoner]
Dale L. Coate, 63, Ozark, died Tuesday, July 13, in St. John’s Regional Health
Care Center, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Karen Waggoner Coate; two
daughters, Maurene Trotter, Warrensburg, and Julie Bass, Bolivar; two stepdaughters,
Dorie Michaelson, Springfield, and Mary White, Kansas City; three sisters, Virginia
Rumfelt, Virginia, and Marcia Coate and Clarice Graves, both of Wichita, Kan.; and a
brother, Harold Coate, Oregon. Private memorial services are planned. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Coats, Albert H. 21 Jul 1908 - 6 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
Ozark - Albert H. Coats, 65, of 517 South Warren, Springfield, was dead on
arrival at Cox Medical Center Saturday evening after suffering an apparent heart attack at
a Springfield Shopping Center. Mr. Coats was a member of the Baptist Church, retired
custodian with Springfield Public Schools System and a native of Chestnut and Spokane
communities. Survivors include his wife, Opal; one brother, Luther of Nixa; and one
sister, Mrs. Clara Gideon of Forsyth. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris
of Ozarks.
Coats, Charles Willard 5 Apr 1872 - 3 Feb 1951 CCR 8 Feb 1951
[Note: married 25 Dec 1892 Mary E. Carter 7 Sep 1874 - 30 Apr 1943]
Charles Willard coats was born near Gallatin, MO on April 5, 1872, the son of
John and Sarah Coats and passed away in a Springfield hospital on February 3, 1951. At
an early age he moved to Christian county and had lived in the Spokane community
many years. While a young man Mr. Coats joined the Spokane Baptist church and was a
deacon of that church at the time of his death. On December 25, 1892 he was united in
marriage to Miss Mary E. Carter and to this union five children were born. His wife and
two sons preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Charles L. Coats of
Springfield, and Albert Coats of Spokane; one daughter, Mrs. Clara Gideon of Forsyth;
ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, D. W. Coats of Colorado
Springs, CO; and Thomas J. Coats of Pinedale, WY and one sister Mrs. Carrie Frymire of
Enid, OK. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Spokane Baptist church
with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Rolla Cook officiating. Burial was in the Spokane
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Coats, Mearl May (Stewart) 5 May 1902 - 19 Feb 1997 CCH-N 1 Mar 1997
[Note: married Luther Coats]
Mearl May Coats, 94, Nixa, died February 19, 1997, in Lennox Health Care
Center, Springfield. Mrs. Coats, a homemaker, was born May 5, 1902, in the state of
Texas, but spent most of her life in Christian and Greene Counties. She was united in
marriage to Luther Coats, and to this union 3 daughters were born. Mrs. Coats enjoyed
sewing and helping neighbors and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Luther, and a daughter, Dorothy Dodd. She is
survived by 2 daughters, Clessie (Kay) Gilliam, Bolivar, and Faye Ballard and her
husband, A.W., Springfield; a son-in-law, Leo Dodd; a sister-in-law, Opal Coats, also of
Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and a

number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Graveside services were held on
Monday, March 3, 1997, in Spokane Cemetery, with Rev. John Holmes officiating.
Services were under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Coats-Canaday, Shelley Lynn 26 Sep 1965 - 3 Dec 2000 CCH-N 13 Dec 2000
Shelley Lynn Coats-Canaday, age 35, of Lees Summit, MO passed away on
Sunday, December 3, 2000 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City, Mo. Shelley was
born on September 26, 1965 in Independence, MO. She was a 1983 graduate of Raytown
High School. Shelley was employed with Panel System Plus, Inc. Survivors include: her
children, Samantha Pfeifer, Andrew Canaday, and stepdaughter, Tressa Canaday; her
parents, Jean and Lendal Coats of Independence; her brother, Jeff Coats; grandmother,
Beatrice Brundridge of Buffalo. A memorial service was held on Wednesday December
6, 2000 in the First Baptist Church in Lees Summit. A funeral service was held at 2:00
p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2000 at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. A burial service took
place in the Troy Cemetery, in Highlandville. The family has requested that memorial
contributions be sent to organizations to stop domestic violence.
Cobb, Catherine (King) 1855 - 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Cobb, 81, who died yesterday in the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Eddie Jones of Clever, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever
Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Wilburn
Maples. Besides Mrs. Jones, she is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Finis Hudson, of
Clever; two sons, Lonzo and John Chastain, of Clever; three brothers, Dave King, of
Montana, John King, of Texas, and Dan King, of California; and two sisters, Mrs. Lou
Cook, of Oklahoma, and Mrs. John Ward, of Colorado.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Cobb, Charles W. 4 Feb 1893 - 3 Oct 1973 OH 11 Oct 1973 p6
[Note: Son of George & Winnie (Swadley) Cobb; married Emma Dewitt 30 May 1898 17 Sep 1981]
Charles W. Cobb, 80, a resident of Ozark, died at 10:20 p.m. last Thursday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, following a short illness. A lifelong resident of the Ozark
area, he was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Emma; four
sons, Clifford, Rex and Stanford, all of Ozark, and Glenn of Rogersville; four daughters,
Mrs. Florence Cook, Springfield, Mrs. Fern Meese, Torrence, Calif, Mrs. Jessie Vaughan,
Ozark and Mrs. Reba Stapp, Springfield; one brother, John of Springdale, Ark.; two halfbrothers, Martin of Albuquerque, N. Mex. and Steve of Snohomish, Wash.; two halfsisters, Mrs. Nancy McCoy, El Paso, Tex. and Mrs. Martha Cox, Galesway, Ore.; 19
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery.
Cobb, Charles William 1885 - 20 February 1951 CCR 29 Nov 1951
Testimony in the trial of Arthur T. Clark, Taney county farmer and building
contractor, who is charged with first degree murder in the bludgeoning slaying of a
neighbor, Charles William Cobb, 65, last February, 20, got underway in the circuit court
of Christian county in Ozark about four o’clock Tuesday afternoon of this week. All day

Monday and most of Tuesday was spent in the selection of the 12 members of the all
male jury. Judge Tom R. Moore is presiding at the trial which was brought to Christian
county on a change of venue from Taney county. Clark’s first trial in the Cobb murder
case began last September 5, in Ozark, but was called off after three days of testimony
because a member of the jury became ill. The case has been called the “mortgaged cow”
murder case because Ruby Cobb, 25-year old wife of the slain man, testified that she
signed a note for $600, payable to Mrs. Orma Clark, wife of the accused man, putting up
two of her best cows as security for a promise to have Cobb “done away with”. Both Mrs.
Cobb and Mrs. Clark have pleaded guilty as accomplices in the murder but as yet have
not been sentenced. Also charged as defendants in the case are Carl Wood, 71, and his
brother Clarence Wood, 68. Testimony and evidence brought forth by the prosecuting
attorneys show that it was Carl Wood to whom Ruby Cobb wrote passionate love notes
and claimed would marry if her husband was out of the way. The two brothers have not
been tried in the case. The prosecution finished with their witnesses late Wednesday and
the defense was to begin the presentation of their witnesses Thursday morning. More than
capacity crowds have been jamming into the courtroom to hear the testimony in this
sensational murder trial.
Cobb, Charlotte (Dwyer) 1890 - 26 Apr 1954 CCR 6 May 1954 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Charlotte Cobb, 63, who died May 1 at her home
southeast of Chadwick, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Oakwood Baptist church
with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating, Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She had lived most of her life in Christian and Taney
Counties and was a member of the Pine Ridge and Oakwood Baptist Churches. Survivors
include her husband, Thomas N. Cobb; five sons, George Cobb of Topeka, Kan., Newt
Cobb of Winton, Calif., Truman Cobb of Springfield, Elzy Cobb of Sacramento, Calif.
and Sgt. John Cobb of Camp Carson, Colo.; six daughters, Mrs. Violet Spradling of
Springfield, Mrs. Grace Bilyeu of Chadwick, Mrs. Lucille Walker of Strafford, Mrs.
Vivian Fletcher of Ozark, Mrs. Mary Ingenthron of Forsyth, and Miss Pearl Cobb of the
home; her mother, Mar. Mary Dwyer of Sparta; one brother, Oley Dwyer of Sparta; four
sisters, Mrs. Etta House of Chadwick, Mrs. Dessie Gibson of Saginaw, Mo; Mrs. Orpha
Archer of Columbus, Kan, and Mrs. Pearl Melton of Duenweg, Mo, 32 grandchildren and
other relatives and many friends
Cobb, Carol June (Mooney) 9 Dec 1943 - 4 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Glen & Junetta (Thomas) Mooney; married Glenn Cobb]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Carol June Cobb, 33, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Roy Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. Cobb died Saturday night as a result of injuries she received in
an auto accident three miles east of Springfield on U. S. 60. Contributions may be made
to the Christian County 4-H Foundation in care of the Ozark Bank. Mrs. Cobb was a
graduate of Ozark High School and a member of the Center Point Church of Christ here.
She was active in 4-H work and was a part-time employee of the Ozark Public Schools.
Surviving are her husband, Glenn E.; two sons, Steven and John and a daughter, Amy
Carol, all of the home; a brother, David Mooney, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Nancy

Stanton, Ozark; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mooney, Ozark and her maternal
grandfather, Ralph H. Thomas, Ozark.
AND
Cobb, Carol June (Mooney) 9 Dec 1943 - 4 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
The family of Carol June Cobb want to express our sincere thanks and
appreciation for all the acts of kindness and sympathy, including prayers, the abundance
of food, flowers, cards, those who helped at the home during Amy’s stay in the hospital
and all those that assisted in the beautiful funeral service. Glenn Cobb, Steven, John &
Amy, Glen and Junetta Mooney, David and Janice Mooney and Family, Tom and Nancy
Stanton.
Cobb, Clifford E. 3 Jan 1906 - 13 Jun 1993 OVV 25 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Commodore & Lucy Cobb; married 1933 Rena Campbell]
Clifford E. Cobb, 87, Sacramento, Calif., passed away June 13, 1993, in Sutter
Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1906 in Darlington, Mo.,
the son of Commodore and Lucy Cobb. He was united in marriage to Rena Campbell in
1933. He lived most of his life in California. He was employed as a sign pictorial painter
and was a member of the local #5-10 union. He was also a member of SIRS branch #50.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Rena . Cobb, Sacramento; and a sister, Wilma
Marx, St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Richard Eugene
Cobb, in 1953. Services were held Monday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Larry Neil officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery,
Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Cobb, Clifford William 3 Aug 1920 - 7 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Charles W. & Emma (Dewitt) Cobb; married Nadine C. Gann 21 Jan 1920
- 7 Jan 1998]
Clifford Cobb, 67, of Ozark, died at 11:47 a.m. June 7 in his home. Services for
Mr. Cobb were held June 9 at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Mr. Cobb was born in Ozark and
resided in the Ozark area for most of his life. He was a retired farmer. His survivors
include three sons, Tom, of Rogersville, Tony R. and David, both of Ozark; one daughter,
Mrs. Bonnie Hursh, Ozark; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters,
Mrs. Florene Cook, Springfield, Mrs. Jessie Vaughn, Mountain Grove, Mrs. Reba Sapp,
Springfield, and Mrs. Fern Pool, Palmdale, California; and three brothers, Rex, of Ozark,
Stanford, of Springfield, and Glenn, of Rogersville.
Cobb, Dennis Edward 6 Mar 1962 - 25 Nov 2004 SN-L 27 Nov 2004
Dennis Edward Cobb, 42, Ozark, formerly of Marshfield, passed away Thursday,
Nov. 25, 2004, in his home. Dennis was currently employed with J-Mack Construction in
Ozark. He was vice-president of the Downed Bikers Association and a veteran of the
U.S. Air Force. He was a 1980 graduate of Marshfield High School. He was preceded in
death by his sister, Michelle Lawson on Dec. 28, 2000. Survivors include his wife,
Laurie; two sons, Dillon and Daniel Cobb, Ozark; a brother, Michael Cobb and his wife,
Lisa, and family, Littleton, Colo.; a sister, Melissa Madrzykowski and her husband, Rob,
and family, Republic; his parents, Dennis and Sue Cobb, Marshfield; and many other

relatives and friends. Graveside services, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home,
Marshfield, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller,
Mo., with Rev. Don Washam officiating. Military honors will be conferred by the VFW
Post 4541 of Mt. Vernon. The casket will remain closed at all times. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial
contributions be made to the Cobb children's education fund.
Cobb, Elza D. “Bud” 19 May 1925 - 19 Feb. 1995
CCH-N 1 Mar. 1995
Elza D. “Bud” Cobb, 69, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 1995, in Citrus Heights, Calif. He
was a veteran of WWII and retired from McClellan Air Force Base. His family includes
his wife, Mary; two sons, Kenny Cobb and his wife Kathy, and Jeffrey Cobb; two
daughters, Peggy Dunning and her husband David, and Pamela Hocking, all of Citrus
Heights; six grandchildren, Lynn Cobb, Bryan Cobb, William and Brandi Dunning,
Amanda and Kendra Hocking; two great-grandchildren, Samantha and Shelby Cobb; one
brother, John Cobb, Springfield; and six sisters, Violet Spradling, Chadwick, Grace
Bilyeu, Chadwick, Lucille Walker, Strafford, Vivian Fletcher, Ozark, Mary Ellen
Ingenthron, Forsyth, and Pearl Hampton, Fort Angeles, Wash.
Services were held
Thursday, Feb. 23, 1995, at Mount Vernon’s Family Chapel. Burial was at Mount Vernon
Memorial Park.
Cobb, Emma (DeWitt) 30 May 1898 - 17 Sep 1981 OH 24 Sep 1981
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Amanda (Clevenger) Dewitt; married 7 Oct 1917 Charles
W. Cobb 4 Feb 1893 - 3 Oct 1973]
Services for Mrs. Emma Cobb, 82, Ozark, were held Sunday in Harris Chapel
with the Revs. Climoth Madewell and Jerry Jackson officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour
Cemetery south of Spokane. Mrs. Cobb died Sept. 17 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
after a short illness. A lifelong Christian County resident, she was a member of Victory
Baptist Church southeast of Ozark. Survivors include four sons, Clifford, Rex and
Stanford, all of Ozark, and Glenn, Rogersville; four daughters, Mrs. Florene Cook,
Springfield, Mrs. Fern Pool, Torrance, Calif., and Mrs. Jessie Vaughan and Mrs, Reba
Sapp, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Stoval, Springfield, and Mrs. Mary
Jane Gibson, Ozark; two brothers, Oran DeWitt, Ava, and Allen DeWitt, Crane; 23
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Cobb, Glenn William 1910 - 29 Sep 1968 CCR 3 Oct 1968 p8
Glenn William Cobb, 58, of Route 2, Stafford, died in Burge-Protestant Hospital
Sunday afternoon following a lingering illness. The Cobb family lived at Ozark for
several years while Mr. Cobb was manager of the A. D. Roper Dry Goods Store here.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice; one son, Bill of Strafford; two daughters, Mrs. Judith
Ann McNeese, Boston, Mass. and Mrs. Bonnie Sue Clouse, Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother,
Chester, Route 1, Purdy; three sisters, Mrs. Tessie Cargill, Republic, Mrs. Jessie Graham,
West Plains, and Mrs. Birdie Arnold, Green Forest, Ark. and five grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with John Alley
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Cobb, Hester E. 23 Jan 1914 - 31 May 1990 OH 7 Jun 1990

[Note: married Oran Cobb]
Hester E. Cobb, 76, Nixa, died Thursday, May 31, 1990 in Maranatha Village. A
homemaker, she was a member of the South Campbell Avenue Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Oran, in April 1959. She is survived by a son, the Rev.
Oran T. Cobb, Nixa; a daughter, Helen Hopper, Elverta, Calif.; nine grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren. Services were Monday in Greenlawn North Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Oran T. Cobb officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Cobb, James Wayne “Jimmy’” 23 Feb 1964 - 23 Feb 1964 CCR 27 Feb 1964 p1
Jimmy Wayne Cobb, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cobb of Ozark, died Sunday at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield shortly after birth. Additional survivors include a sister,
Penny of the home; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Roberta Dye, of Harrison, Ark.; and
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cobb, of Ozark. Graveside services were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Jones Cemetery south of Nixa. The Rev. William T. White
officiated. Burial was under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Cobb, John C. 1895 - 17 Oct 1974 OH 24 Oct 1974 p8
John C. Cobb, 79, Springdale, Ark., died Oct. 17 in a Fayetteville hospital. Born
February 16, 1895 at Baxter Springs, Kansas, he was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Cleo Cobb, Fort Worth, Texas and James of Springdale,
Ark.; four daughters, Mrs. Orval (Ora) Martin, Lakeland, Flor., Mrs. Bill (Myrtle)
Clayman, Highlandville, Mrs. Dorothy Buchanan and Mrs. Don (Christine) Carter, both
of Springdale, Ark.; two brothers, Steve, Snohomish, Wash, Martin, Albuquerque, New
Mexico; two sisters, Martha Cox, Forest Grove, Oregon, Nancy McCoy, El Paso, Texas;
19 great grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Burial
was in Silent Grove Cemetery, Springdale, Ark.
Cobb, Lucy E. (Wilson) 1884 - 20 Jul 1949 CCR 28 Jul 1949
[Note: Daughter of Ranson A. & Dicy N. Wilson; married 29 Jun 1902 Marion M. Cobb
8 Feb 1871 - 25 Nov 1949]
Mrs. Lucy Cobb, 65-year-old life long resident of Stone county, died in the St.
John’s hospital Wednesday morning at 9 a.m., following a long illness. She has been a
member of the Baptist church for many years. Survivors include her husband, Marion M.
Cobb of the home, 1-1/2 miles east of Union City, five sons, Hobert and Arthur of
Clever, Robert of Keyes, Calif., Howell of Springfield and Taylor of Ceres, Calif.; one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Bertie Mitchell of Republic; two stepsons, Sylvia of Cushing, Okla.,
and Alvie of Everton, Mo.; three brothers, T.W. Wilson of Springfield and George
Wilson of Ava, Mo. and R.E. Wilson of Lockwood, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Willie
Ailshie of Crane, Mrs. Marion Keithley of Ash Grove, Mo., and Mrs. Lem Logan of
Billings, R.R. and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2
p.m. in the Union Ridge church with the Rev. Herle Merritt officiating. Burial was made
in the church cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Cobb, Mildred Irene (Wilkins) 27 Aug 1926 - 1 Jan 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Irene Cobb, 53, of Route 1, Clever, were held at
2:00 p.m. Friday at Union City Community Church with Rev. Victor Horton officiating.

Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Cobb died
Wednesday morning at Medi-Center following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident
of the Clever and Hurley communities and a member of the Union City Community
Church. She is survived by her husband, Willis Arthur; four sons, Harold, Lee, and Ray,
all of Independence, and Gayle, of Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Kathie Batson, of Route 1,
Billings; her mother, Mrs. Bessie Wilkins of Clever; a brother, Gene Wilkins of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Merl Prator of Independence and Mrs. Jane Phillips of
Ozark; and four grandchildren. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Cobb, Nadine (Gann) 21 Mar 1920 - 7 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
Nadine Cobb, age 77, of Ozark, died Wednesday January 7, 1998, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born March 21, 1920 in Christian County
where she continued to live most of her life. She was the daughter of George T. and Allie
(Day) Gann. Mrs. Cobb was a restaurant owner and had retired from FASCO Industries
after sixteen years. She was a member of Mentor Baptist Church. Survivors include:
Three sons and their wives, Charles T. and Carol Sue Cobb, Rogersville, Tony R. and
Kathy Cobb, Ozark, and David and Ruby Cobb, Rockaway Beach; a daughter and her
husband, Bonnie and Denny Hursh, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Rich Hursh, Darla
Workman, Lisa Cobb, Sara Lewis, David Cobb II, Tammy Withrow, Kelly Burton, Chris
Cobb and Cheryl Cobb; seven great-grandchildren; three brothers and their wives, Clifton
and Jean Gann, Ozark, Willard and Zelma Gann, Ozark, and Gene and Edith Gann,
Rogersville; four sisters; Kathleen Chaffin, Marshfield, Betty Rice and her husband
Kenneth, Rogersville, Wilma Umphres and her husband, Don, Arcadia, Calif., and Nancy
Cuevas, Gulf Port, Mississippi.
Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Cobb, Oran 6 Apr 1913 - 24 Apr 1989 NE 4 May 1989
[Note: married Hester E. 23 Jan 1914 - 31 May 1990]
Oran Cobb, 76, Nixa, died at 8:18 p.m. Monday, April 24 in Cox Medical Center
South after a short illness. He was a retired construction superintendent and a member of
South Campbell Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Hester; a son, Oran
T., Nixa; a daughter, Helen Hopper, Elverta, Calif.; a brother, Elmo, Thackerville, Okla.;
a sister, Frances Bernice Court land, Sacramento, Calif.; nine grandchildren and fifteen
great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27 in Green lawn Funeral
Home North. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Cobb, Phebe W. (Frazier) 21 Nov 1883 - 1 Mar 1966
CCR 3 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Elisha E. & Margaret Jane (Sharp) Frazier; married Schuyler C. Cobb 3
Oct 1873 - 8 Oct 1944]
Mrs. Phebe W. Cobb, 82, a resident of Nixa 12 years, died Tuesday morning in
Connelly Rest Home in Springfield. A charter member of Calvary Bible Church at Nixa,
she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Wadkins, of the home; a foster daughter, Mrs.
Verna Carter, Nixa; and a brother, the Rev.. D. S. Frazier, Republic. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cavalry Bible Church west of Nixa with the Rev. Charles M.

Fahl officiating, assisted by the Rev. Joe McFahl and the Rev. John Whitmer. Burial was
in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Cobb, Rena E. (Campbell) 24 Sep 1911 - 25 Dec 2002
Rena E. Cobb, 91, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday morning December
25, 2002 at the home of her sister in Rogersville. Rena was born on September 24, 1911
in Christian County, Mo., to William Frank Campbell and Minnie Alice Wills Campbell.
She was a graduate of Rogersville High School, Class of 1930, and was a member of the
Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville. Rena was married to Clifford E. Cobb on
November 26, 1933, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1993. Rena retired from
the State of California Motor Vehicle Department. She was also preceded in death by her
son, Richard E. Cobb; brother Rex Campbell; three sisters, Effie Anderson, Nina
Whitmer and Polly Freymiller; three nephews, Ron and John Miller, and Billy Anderson.
Surviving is her sister, Euna Miller of Rogersville; two nieces, Georgetta Parks and Leota
Cunningham; two sisters-in-law, Lella Campbell and Estell Cobb; and several cousins
and great-nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2002 at
Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, with burial in the Pembina Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Memorials
may be made to the Pembina Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, December 29, 2002.
Cobb, Richard Eugene 26 Nov 1935 - 10 Jul 1953 CCR 16 Jul 1953
[note: tombstone gives name as Robert Eugene Cobb, but mortuary record and California
Death Index also say Richard Eugene Cobb]
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
for Richard Eugene Cobb, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford E. Cobb of Sacramento,
Calif. Mrs. Cobb is the former Rena Campbell of the Pembina community. Burial was in
Pembina Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Cobb, Schuyler C. 3 Oct 1873 - 8 Oct 1944
Schuyler C. Cobb was born Oct. 3, 1873 in Cherokee County, North Carolina and
passed away Sunday morning, October 8, 1944. He moved to Missouri in 1896 and lived
most of his lifetime in the Clever community. He was united in marriage to Phoebe
Frazier, July 20, 1902 and to this union was born one daughter. He was converted to
Christ early in his life and was active in the work of the church. He was affiliated with
the Grace Bible Center and at the time of his death held an eldership in the church.
Survivors include his wife Phoebe; one daughter, Mrs. Felice Watkins; one brother, J. D.
Cobb of Atlanta, GA; one sister, Mrs. Nora Spencer of Murphy, N. C.; and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services, held Tuesday afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church,
were conducted by Rev. Fahl of Springfield, Rev. Hitchcock and Dr. Haney. Burial was
in the Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Note:
this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth
(Hayden) Maples.
Newspaper article:
Farmer, 71, Dies on Hunting Trip, Shot mangles Arm.
Schuyler Cobb, 71, farmer of near Clever, died in a hospital here early yesterday
morning as the result of a shotgun wound suffered Saturday afternoon while he was

hunting. Mr. Cobb, his physician said, had set the gun down to open a gate when it
accidentally discharged, mangling his left arm just below the shoulder. “He was rushed
here in an ambulance,” said the physician, “ but he had already lost a lot of blood. We
amputated the arm and administered plasma but it was no use.” A physician from
Billings, who accompanied the Maples Funeral Home ambulance which brought Mr.
Cobb to Springfield, said the elderly man was hunting alone and had lain wounded in the
field for some time before anyone found him. Mr. Cobb is survived by his wife, Phoebe;
one daughter, Mrs. Felice Watkins of Clever; one brother, David of Atlanta, GA; and one
sister, Mrs. Nora Spencer of North Carolina. Funeral services will be held tomorrow in
the Clever Methodist Church with burial in the Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction
of Maples of Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Cobb, Thelma R. ( ? ) Hotchkiss 21 Feb 1908 - 1 Sep 2004 SN-L 3 Sep 2004
[Note: married first Rev. Bert Hotchkiss; married second ? Cobb]
Thelma R. (Hotchkiss) Cobb, 96, Republic, passed away at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 1, 2004, at Christian Health Care, Republic. She was the widow of the late Rev.
Bert Hotchkiss. They pastored in area Church of the Nazarene and the Rescue Mission in
Kansas City for 28 years prior to the passing of Rev. Hotchkiss. Thelma lived in Clever
several years before moving to Republic. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 3,
2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Wendell Paris officiating. Burial
will follow in Rock Prairie Cemetery, Halltown. Visitation will be 1 p.m. until service
time today.
Cobb, Thomas N.
4 Aug 1886 - 15 Jun 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & Ida A. (Philson) Cobb: married Lottie Dwyer 10 Mar 1890 1 May 1954]
Thomas N. Cobb, 77, long a resident of Christian County and the Chadwick
community, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a long
illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Oak Woods Baptist church. He is
survived by six daughters, Mrs. Violet Spradling, Rt. 3, Springfield, Mrs. Grace Bilyeu,
Forsyth, Mrs. Lucille Walker, Strafford, Mrs. Vivian Fletcher, Ozark, Mrs. Mary
Ingenthron, Forsyth, and Mrs. Pearl Hampton, Selah, Wash.; five sons, George, Topeka,
Newt, Forsyth, Truman, Springfield, Elza, Sacramento, and Sgt. Jimmie Cobb, Munich,
Germany; two brothers, John, Springdale, Ark and Charles N., Ozark; two half-sisters,
Mrs. Nancy McCoy, Jal, New Mexico and Mrs. Martha Cox, Forest Grove, Ore.; three
half-brothers, Steven, Everett, Wash., Martin, Forest Grove, Ore.; and Billy, Ozark; 44
grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be tomorrow, Friday at 2
p.m. in the Oakwood Baptist Church with the Rev. Theodore Keithley officiating. Burial
will be in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Cobb, Truman G. 3 Sep 1921 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Thomas N. & Lottie (Dwyer) Cobb]
Services were pending Tuesday for Truman G. Cobb, 58, Springfield who was
born and reared in Chadwick and moved to Springfield in 1952. He died Monday evening

apparently of a heart attach in the home of Melvin Cox of Mountain Grove, after a
hunting trip. Truman Cobb was a disabled veteran of the European Theater in World War
II and had worked for a time at Native Craft in Ozark. Among survivors are four brothers,
Elza, Sacramento, Calif.; George, Topeka, Newt Taneyville and John, Springfield. Six
sisters, Teresa Spradling and Grace Bilyeu, Chadwick; Lucille Walker, Strafford; Mary
Ellen Ingenthron, Forsyth; Vivian Fletcher, Ozark and Pearl Hampton, Port Angeles,
Wash. Arrangements were by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Cobb, Truman G. 1921 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 pB9
We wish to express our sincere thanks to all our friends for the kindness shown
during the loss of our loved one. Truman Cobb Family.
Cobb, William O. 31 Jan 1897 - 5 Jul 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: Son of George W. & Winnie (Swadley) Cobb; married Della M. Freed 29 Jan
1901 - 12 Oct 1986]
William O. Cobb, 76, of Ozark, died last Thursday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. A member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark, Mr. Cobb served as an
appraiser for Ozark Building and Loan Company for 17 years. A carpenter and realtor, he
operated the W. O. Cobb Insurance Agency here for a number of years. Survivors include
his wife, Della; one son, Melvin of the home; two brothers, Martin of Albuquerque, N.
M. and Steve, Snohomish, Wash. two sisters, Mrs. Nancy McCoy, El Paso, Tex. and Mrs.
Martha Cox of Forest Grove; two half-brothers, Charles Cobb of Ozark and John of
Springdale, Ark. and four grandsons. Funeral arrangements of Harris of Ozark.
Cobb, Willis Arthur 2 Jan 1920 - 27 Jan 1981
Funeral services for Willis Arthur Cobb, 61, of Route 1, Clever, were held at 2:00
p.m. Friday at the Clever Full Gospel Church with Revs. Victor Horton and Lee Otis
Inman officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of
Clever. Mr. Cobb died at his home Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. He was a
lifelong resident of the Clever-Hurley communities, a carpenter and farmer and attended
the Clever Full Gospel Church. He is survived by four sons, Harold D., Arthur Lee and
Ray Dean, all of Independence, and Rev. Gayle W. of Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Kathie I.
Batson of Billings; four brothers, Robert H. and Taylor, both of the State of California,
Hobert J. of Aurora, and Howell of Springfield; and five grandchildren.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Coble, Laura Suzanne 2 Jun 1961 - 8 Feb 2007 SN-L 10 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of David & Julie; married Berlin Coble]
Laura Suzanne Coble, loving daughter, wife, mother and sister, passed away
peacefully in her sleep. Laura is survived by her husband Berlin, children, Ryan and
Calista, parents, Julie and David, and siblings, John, Tessa and Aaron. Funeral service
will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007, at Oak Grove Heights Seventh Day Adventist
Church, 2007 S. State Highway 125, Rogersville (four miles north of highway 60), with
visitation following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations that can
be brought to the service or mailed to the Cobles, 110 E. Scott Wayne Drive, Nixa, MO
65714.

Coble, Linda L. (Phipps) 25 Jun 1944 - 5 Sep 2003 SN-L 9 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Georgie (Powell) Phipps; married 7 Jul 1962 Don Coble]
Linda L. Coble, formerly of Highlandville, Missouri, daughter of Clyde and
Georgie (Powell) Phipps, was born on June 25, 1944, Springfield, Missouri, and passed
from this life on September 5, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield,
Missouri, following an extended illness. She was 59 years, 2 months and 10 days of age.
She married Don Coble on July 7, 1962, in Spokane, Missouri. Three sons were born to
this union. They made their home in Highlandville, Missouri, until moving to Vanzant,
Missouri, in Douglas County about two years ago. Linda worked in several nursing
homes as a nurse and medical technician. She enjoyed working with ceramics and was an
avid reader. She also researched and collected books for many years and had accumulated
an extensive library. She was a very caring person and often gave to help others,
sometimes sacrificially. She was a pleasant person and had a warm smile for everyone.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her
husband, Don Coble, of their home; mother, Georgie Phipps, of Nixa, Missouri; three
sons, David Coble, of Highlandville, Missouri, Blaine Coble and wife Julie, of Bedford,
Indiana, and Daryl Coble and wife Jane of Cumby, Texas; two brothers, Danny Phipps
and wife Nancy, of Rogersville, Missouri, and Mike Phipps, of Highlandville, Missouri;
seven grandchildren, Carla, Jennifer, Devin, twin girls Chelsea and Callie, Ethan and
Braden; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, September 9,
at 10 a.m. in Fieldstone Church of Christ in Douglas County. Burial will be in Penner
Cemetery under direction of Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home, Mtn. Grove, Missouri.
Contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers.
AND
Coble, Linda L. (Phipps) 25 Jun 1944 - 5 Sept 2003 CCH-N 17 Sep 2003
Linda L. Coble, 59, Highlandville, died Sept. 5, 2003 at St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield following an extended illness. She was born June 25, 1944
in Springfield, the daughter of Clyde and Georgie (Powell) Phipps. On July 7, 1962, she
married Don Coble in Spokane and three sons were born to this union. The two made
their home in Highlandville until they moved to Vanzant in Douglas County about two
years ago. Coble worked at several nursing homes as a nurse and medical technician.
She enjoyed working with ceramics and was an avid reader. She also researched and
collected books for many years and had accumulated an extensive library. She was a very
caring person and often gave to help others, sometimes sacrificially. She was a pleasant
person and had a warm smile for everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who knew
and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Phipps. Survivors include
her husband, Don Coble, of the home; her mother, Georgie Phipps, Nixa; three sons,
David Coble, Highlandville, Blaine Coble and wife Jullie, Bedford, Ind., and Daryl Coble
and wife Jane, Cumby, Texas; two brothers, Danny Phipps and wife Nancy, Rogersville,
and Mike Phipps, Highlandville; seven grandchildren, Carla, Jennifer, Devin, twin girls
Chelsea and Callie, Ethan and Braden; one daughter-in-law, Buffy Bolin; other relatives
and friends. Pallbearers were Zack Coble, Matt Phipps, Jim Phipps, Gary Garges, Tim
Coble, Melvin Powell, and Steve Phipps. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sept. 9 in
the Fieldstone Church of Christ with Evangelists Ronnie Wade and Don Pruitt
officiating. The Fieldstone Church singers sang "Amazing Grace," "Beulah Land," and

"God's Children Are Gathering Home." Burial was in the Penner Cemetery under the
direction of the Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home in Mountain Grove.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Cochran, Paula Marion (Roberts) Galbraith 17 Mar 1917 - 20 Apr 2004 SN-L 1 May
2004
[Note: Daughter of Marion Taylor “Cotton” & Cora Roberts; married 1936 Wilbur
Galbraith; married 1950 Arch Cochran]
Paula Marion Cochran, 87, Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 2:20 a.m. April
30, 2004, in Magnolia Square Nursing Home from complications of Diabetes and
Parkinson's. She was born March 17, 1917, in Eminence, Mo., the daughter of Marion
Taylor (Cotton) and Cora Roberts. Paula was married to Wilbur Galbraith in 1936 and to
this union a son, Wilbur Keith Galbraith, was born. Paula came to Springfield in 1948
and worked as a bookkeeper at Cranks Drug and was married to Arch Cochran in 1950
and spent 50 years together until his death in 2000. To this union a daughter and son were
born. Paula was a homemaker and had a real passion for quilting and they loved
gardening and flowers. Paula was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and being with
family was a special time. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where
she sang in the choir and was active in the United Methodist Women's Circle. Paula was
preceded in death by her parents; husband Arch; brothers George and Jim; a sister,
Lucille; and a grandson, Scott Galbraith. She is survived by a sister and brother-in-law,
Louise and Wayne James of Galena, Mo.; sisters-in-law, Pat Roberts, Republic, and
Beulah Roberts of Willow Springs; two sons, Keith Galbraith and wife Linda, Ozark, and
Tom Cochran and wife Judy, Springfield; a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and Jim Clark,
Linn Creek, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Katharine Corbett and husband Carroll of Palmdale,
Calif.; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Her very caring and loving staff at Magnolia Square holds a very special place in all our
hearts. Paula will be deeply missed, but we know she will have an eternal life with her
Lord and Savior, family and friends. Funeral services will be on Monday, May 3, 2004, at
1 p.m. in Grace United Methodist Church with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South.
Cochrane, Megan Rachelle 10 Feb 1993 - 23 Feb 1993 OH 3 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Michael Cochrane & Rachel Knavel]
Megan Rachelle Cochrane, 13 day old infant of Rachel Knavel and Michael
Cochrane died Tuesday Feb. 23, 1993 in Cox Medical Center South. Graveside services
were held Sunday, Feb. 28, at Garrison Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Cartwright
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cockrell, Elva Orene (Sissel) 10 Feb 1907 - 1 Dec 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Louisa (Mosier) Sissel; married 24 Oct 1925 John Cockrell
who died 1970]
Elva Orene Cockrell, 81, of Nixa, formerly of Cassville, died at 5:50 a.m. Dec. 1
at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Graveside services for Mrs. Cockrell were
held Dec. 5 in the Jamesville Cemetery with evangelist Bill McFarland officiating. Burial

was under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. She was born Feb. 10, 1907, to
John and Louisa (Mosier) Sissel. Mrs. Cockrell was a native of Stone County and the
Jamesville community. She had spent most of her life in the Cassville community,
moving to Nixa in 1982. She was married to John Cockrell Oct. 24, 1925. Mr. Cockrell
preceded her in death in 1970. Elva faithfully served the Lord for 63 years. She was a
charter member of the Church of Christ at Cassville, where she attended for 44 years. For
the past four years, she attended the Highlandville Church of Christ, where she was a
member. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Starkey, Springfield, and Mrs.
Wanda Jokerst, Trinity, Texas; a son, Preston Cockrell, Roseburg, Oregon: five
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; seven step greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Highbarger, Springfield, and Mrs. Lelia Hood,
Nixa; and one brother, George Sissel, Highlandville.
Cockroft, Glenn Raymond 1 Oct 1910 - 1 Jan 1994 OH 5 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Joseph H. & Malinda (Patnode) Cockroft; married 12 May 1931 Violet
Crider]
Glenn Raymond Cockroft, 83, Kersey, Colo., died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994 at North
Colorado Medical Center, Greeley. He was born Oct. 1, 1910 in Phillips County, Kansas,
the son of Joseph H. Cockroft and Malinda Patnode. He married Violet Crider on May
12, 1931 in Phillips County at the George Crider home. He farmed in that area until 1947
when they moved to the Kersey area and farmed. The oldest son still farms the home
place north of Kersey. He lived in Oldfield from 1977 to 1990. He was a member of the
Greeley Wesleyan Church, Greeley, Colo., and the Farm Bureau. He was preceded in
death by a brother, Ivan Cockroft, and a sister, Gladys Kennedy. Survivors include his
wife, Violet, two sons, Loren Cockroft, Kersey, Colo., and Jim Cockroft, Oldfield; four
daughters, Anne Marshall and Linda King, both of Kersey, Donna Hubbard, Salina, Kan.,
and Leila Green, Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Lena Lanman, Clay Center, Kan., and Lillis
Rumbaugh, Junction City, Kan.; 21 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services
will be held Wednesday, Jan. 5, at Wesleyan Church, Greeley. Burial will be in Sunset
Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Greeley Wesleyan Church or
Kersey Senior Center.
Cockrum, Terry Edward 15 Jun 1956 - 10 Aug 2001
Terry Edward Cockrum, 45, Springfield, departed this life on Friday August 10,
2001 in his home. He was born June 15, 1956 in Springfield to Bill and Peggy Cockrum.
He was a graduate of Glendale High School. He was employed by Community
Alternatives, where he worked with the physically and mentally challenged, and touched
so many lives with his special gift of giving unconditionally to help better their lives.
Terry was dearly loved and will be missed terribly by his family and friends. We feel
blessed that God loaned him to us for a little while. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Buddy and Lena Faught, and Fred and Margaret Cockrum. In addition to
his parents, he is survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Tammie and Mike Hammond of
Springfield, and their children, Amanda, Cody, and Victoria, who were the center of his
life; his favorite aunt, Roxie Sneed of Protem; and a host of Aunts, uncles, cousins, and
friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Payne Cemetery, Christian
County under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 7

to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. The casket will be closed at all times. 8/14/2001
Springfield News-Leader.
Cody, Kenny Lee
1 Nov 1952 - 13 Jun 2004 SN-L 17 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Wilford “Tommy” & Betty (Hubbell) Cody; married 21 Sep 1973 Linda
Kay Brown 12 Sep 1955 - 2 Dec 2002]
Kenny Lee Cody, Nixa, departed his loving family on Sunday, June 13, 2004, in
his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1952, in Lechlade, England, to Wilford (Tommy) and
Betty (Hubbell) Cody. He is survived by his son, Dustin Cody and his wife, Becca; his
son Kevin's widow, Jenny; a sister, Pat Yarberry; and three aunts, Jo McGinnis and her
husband Claud, Doris Hubbell and Louise Hubbell. Kenny also leaves behind two
brothers-in-law, Randy Brown and Steve Brown, and two sisters-in-law, Barbara Record
and Cherri Russell. Kenny was preceded in death by his wife of 29 years, Linda, his son,
Kevin, and his parents. Kenny met the love of his life, Linda Brown, and they were
united in marriage Sept. 21, 1973. During their marriage they had two sons, Kevin and
Dustin, whom he adored. Through 29 wonderful years of marriage, they shared many
joyous memories and a precious love that will never be broken. He enjoyed being a
beloved father and wonderful husband. Kenny worked for O and S Trucking for about
five years after leaving O'Reilly Automotive where he had been for 25 years. Kenny
enjoyed working on automobiles and tinkering on his home. Kenny enjoyed cooking at
family gatherings and being with family and friends. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8
p.m. Friday, June 18, 2004, at Meadors Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday,
June 19, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Linden Cemetery,
Sparta, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope. Please
send in care of Meadors Funeral Home.
Cody, Kevin Lee
13 Mar 1974 - 13 Sep 2002
Kevin Lee Cody, 28, Republic, departed his loving family on Friday, September
13, 2002 at 10:53 a.m. at Cox South, Springfield, after being involved in an auto
accident. Kevin was born March 13, 1974 to Kenny and Linda Cody in Springfield, MO
and was raised in Nixa, where he attended Nixa school, grades K12. He currently lived in
Republic, MO. Kevin was employed by O&S Trucking as a warehouse supervisor for the
past 1 ½ years. Kevin met the love of his life, Jennifer Ross, on March 31, 1996, and they
were united in marriage on October 25, 1997. He also had three basset hounds, Flash,
Haley and Fred, who he and Jenny enjoyed spending time with. Kevin is survived by his
wife, Jennifer, Republic; his parents, Kenny and Linda Cody; and one brother, Dustin and
his fiancée, Becca Lisek, all of Nixa. He has numerous family, friends and coworkers
who will deeply miss him. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2002 in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will be in
Linden Cemetery, near Sparta. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Hope, a GYN Cancer
Support Group, that his mother is a member of. Please leave memorials at the funeral
home, or mail to 4854 S. Wellington Drive, Springfield, MO 65810. Springfield NewsLeader, September 15, 2002.
Cody, Linda Kay (Brown) 12 Sep 1955 - 2 Dec 2002

Linda Kay Cody, Nixa, departed her loving family on Monday, December 2, 2002
at approximately 7:00 p.m. in her home following a long battle with cancer. Born
September 12, 1955 to Jamie and Carolyn Brown in Springfield, Mo. She is survived by
her loving husband, Kenny Cody; a son, Dustin Cody and his fiancée, Becca Lisek; and a
daughter-in-law, Jennifer Cody; and her three puppies, Oscar, Harley and Molly. Linda
has two loving brothers, Steve and Randy Brown; and a loving sister, Cheri Russell.
Linda was preceded in death by a son, Kevin L. Cody; her parents; two brothers, Jamie
Jack Brown and Russell Dawes Brown. Linda met the love of her life, Kenny Cody, and
were united in marriage on September 21, 1973. During their marriage they had two sons,
Kevin and Dustin, who she adored very much. Through 29 wonderful years of marriage,
they shared many joyous memories and precious love that will never be broken. She
enjoyed being a beloved wife and a marvelous mother. For a long period of time, she
worked in the Springfield Public School System and various quilt shops in Springfield.
Linda enjoyed quilting and many more arts and crafts. She was an avid reader of
suspense novels, and collected Boyds and Bears, Beanie Babies. Her stuffed teddy bear
collection was her most favorite of all. She touched many lives and was a founding
member of New Hope, a GYN Cancer Support Group. Linda will be deeply missed by
her family and many friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2002 in
Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in
Linden Cemetery; Sparta, Mo. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers and food, please make contributions to New Hope. Please send
in care of the funeral home or mail to 4854 S. Wellington Dr., Springfield, MO 65810.
Springfield News-Leader, December 4, 2002.
Coffer, Albert H. 7 Mar 1903 - 24 Jul 1971 CCR 29 Jul 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married 20 Nov 1927 Altey
Gray; married 9 Sep 1934 Opal Maggard]
CHADWICK - Albert H. Coffer, 68, of Chadwick, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after several months illness. He was a retired farmer and
lifelong resident of Chadwick. Mr. Coffer is survived by his wife, Opal N.; two
daughters, Mrs. Pearl Sallee, Bartonville, Ill. and Mrs. Darlene Westfall, Springfield; five
brothers, Robert, Lee and Harrison Coffer. all of Oldfield and Fred and Arthur Coffer of
Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl
Thompson and Preston Maggard officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coffer, Anna Jane (Green) 30 Aug 1943 - 29 Nov 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: married Jesse “Sonny” Coffer]
Anna Jane Coffer, 45, of Oldfield, died at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 29 at Cox Medical
Center North, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Coffer were held Saturday, Dec. 3 at Mt.
Olive Missionary Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bob Martin officiating. Burial was in
High Lonesome Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs.
Coffer was a member of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She had been
employed by Hagale Garment industries in Ozark for the past three years. She was a
former employee of Fasco. She is survived by her husband, Jesse "Sonny"; two sons,

Jimmy Lee Coffer, Ozark, and Johnny Kay Coffer, of the home; and by a daughter, Julia
Ann Coffer, of the home; two grandchildren, Justin and Randall Coffer, Ozark; her
mother, Mrs. Lula Green, Ozark; and two brothers, Floyd Green, Sacramento, California,
and Ival Green, Ozark.
Coffer, Arthur James 28 Jun 1912 - 4 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah (Hursh) Coffer; married 3 Sep 1932 Flora Ann
Pruett]
Arthur James Coffer, 77, died Jan. 4 in St. John's Regional Health Center,
following a long illness. He was born June 28, 1912, the son of Thomas and Sarah Hursh
Coffer. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Chadwick. On Sept. 3, 1932, he
married Flora Ann Pruett in Douglas County. He was preceded in death by his father and
mother, nine brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Flora, of the home; two
sons, Earl, of Ozark, and Dearl, of Chadwick; two grandchildren, Mike, of Ozark, and
Jennifer, of Chadwick; two great-grandchildren, Missy and James, of Ozark; a brother,
Lee, of Oldfield; a sister, Minnie Hammons, of Chadwick; and a host of relatives and
friends. Services were held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Coffer, Beatrice V. (Hadley) 15 Apr 1924 - 28 Jul 2004 SN-L 30 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Luther & Anna (Batson) Hadley; married 18 Apr 1942 Joe L. Coffer
d 24 Dec 1943]
Beatrice V. "Bea" Coffer, 80, of Aurora, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in the
Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville. She was born April 15, 1924, in Aurora, to
Luther and Anna (Batson) Hadley and raised on a farm near Marionville. She married Joe
L. Coffer April 18, 1942, in Ozark. He was a casualty of World War II, Dec. 24, 1943.
She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Lucille. She is survived by one son,
Don and his wife, Debbie, of Aurora; four brothers, Tom Hadley of Aurora, Joe Hadley
of Billings, Charles and Alfred Hadley of Marionville; sister, Hildred Rowe of
Marionville; two granddaughters, Delilah Glasco and her husband Mike of Nevada,
Desiree Rocovich and her husband, Marty of Tocoma, Wash.; four great-grandchildren,
Derrick and Kristin Glasco of Nevada, Charlsie Dawn Pearson and Kristopher Pearson of
Tacoma, Wash.; one step-granddaughter; one step-grandson; and six step greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; two very dear aunts, Gertie and
Pauline Batson of Aurora; two very dear longtime friends who were like sisters, Boneta
Premac of Aurora and Mabel Wiles of Virginia. Beatrice accepted the Lord as her Savior
at the age of 13. She was of the Baptist faith. Her family was her life. She was very
devoted to her son and grandchildren, and leave them much love and many fond
memories. This remembrance she leaves to her family, "You are my comfort and peace,
dear God, in this time of sorrow." Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, in the
Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, with Rev. Ed Walls officiating. Burial will be in Maple
Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Coffer, Bertha Estella (Roberts) 12 Sep 1903 - 31 Dec 1993 OH 5 Jan 1994

[Note: Daughter of Alfred & Minnie (Hughes) Roberts; married Willie F. Coffer 2 Aug
1897 - 9 Jun 1969]
Bertha E. Coffer, 90, Sparta, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. She was born Sept. 12, 1903 at Chadwick, the daughter of Alfred and
Minnie Hughes Roberts. She had lived in Sparta since 1942 and was a Baptist by faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Coffer, in 1969, and a grandson, Terry
Luttrell. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Goldie and Manford Nokes,
Springfield and Sally and Don Luttrull, Sparta; five grandchildren; three step
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews. Services were held Monday, Jan. 3, in Sparta Cemetery, with the Rev. Robert
Daniels officiating.
Coffer, Brian Dean 9 Nov 1971 - 11 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Merrill Dean & Mary (Weter) Coffer]
Funeral services for Brian Dean Coffer, 6-months-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill
Dean Coffer of Chadwick, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Funeral Chapel here, with
the Rev, Jerrel W. Venable officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery. The infant
died at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, May 11, in St. John’s hospital. He had been ill since birth.
Survivors, besides his parents, include the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Coffer of
Chadwick, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Weter of Chadwick.
Coffer, Charles T. 1901 - 25 Oct 1962
CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah (Hursh) Coffer; married Minta Opal Johnson 15
Nov 1927]
Charles T. Coffer, 61, of the Oldfield community died at his home at 6:30 a.m.
Thursday Oct. 25 after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mint Coffer, of the
home; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Hampton of Oldfield and Mrs. Lucille House of Ozark; a
son, Leon Coffer of Springfield; nine brothers and sisters and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Mound Baptist church with the Rev. James
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Coffer, Flora Ann (Pruett) 1915 - 20 Jun 2006 SN-L 21 Jun 2006
[Note: married 3 Sep 1932 Arthur James Coffer 28 Jun 1912 - 4 Jan 1990]
Flora Coffer, age 90, of Chadwick, passed away on Wednesday. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral
home.
Coffer, Fred R. 1 Dec 1908 - 31 Oct 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Bertha M. Morrison]
Fred R. Coffer, 62, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Chadwick, died at
4:07 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. He was a member of the Chadwick
Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Bertha; two sons, Junior R. Coffer of
Sparta and Merrill Dean Coffer of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons,
Chadwick; four brothers, Robert, Lee and Harrison, all of Oldfield and Arthur of

Chadwick; and one grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chadwick
Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman with the Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coffer, George W. 4 Feb 1895 - 25 Nov 1968
CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Ollie May Gailey 8
Dec 1894 - 1 Dec 1973]
George W. Coffer, 74, Rogersville, a retired farmer and sawmill worker, died at
5:50 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. He is survived by his
wife, May of Springfield; four sons, Tom, Rogersville, John and Ray, Keyes, Calif. and
Lawrence, Kenton, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Bradley, Thornfield, Mrs. Stella
Williams, Springfield, Mrs. Dean Hinkle, Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons,
Chadwick; eight brothers, Willie, Sparta, Albert, Fred, Arthur and Buster, all of
Chadwick, Robert, Lee and Harrison, all of Oldfield; 28 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pentecostal Church,
Chadwick, with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating, Burial will be in Swanville
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coffer, Glen T. “Buster” 1918 - 14 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Goldie Rae Blakey
18 Sep 1909 - 21 Sep 2000]
Glen T. “Buster” Coffer, 52, a rural resident of Chadwick, was found dead in a
farm building at 4:30 p.m. Monday by his wife. Dead was caused by an apparent heart
attack. Mr. Coffer was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick area. He was a member of the
Chadwick Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Goldie Rae; a daughter, Mrs.
Marie Williams, Bruner; six brothers, Albert, Fred and Arthur Coffer, all of Chadwick
and Lee, Robert and Harrison Coffer, all of Oldfield; a sister. Mrs. Minnie Hammons,
Chadwick; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the
Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating, Burial will be
in Swansville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coffer, Goldie Mae (Pruitt) 18 Sep 1909 - 21 Sep 2000 CCH-N 4 Oct 2000
Goldie Mae Coffer, age 91, of Oldfield, passed away Thursday, September 21,
2000 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born September 18, 1909 in the Pansy
Community in Douglas County Coffer the daughter of Manuel and Sudie Moore Pruitt.
She married Chester Lee Coffer who preceded her in death in 1993. A brother, Floyd
Pruitt also preceded her in death. Mrs. Coffer was a homemaker and a member of Mt.
Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. Survivors include: Two children,
Jesse Coffer, Oldfield, and Leona Russell and her husband Ray, Ozark; nine
grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Coffer and wife Carol, Julie Grimes and husband Kit, Johnny
Ray Coffer, Kathy Herd and husband Joey David Ewing and wife Helen, Johnny Ewing
and wife Ruth, Donnie Ewing and wife Summer, Linda Scobee and husband Mitch, and
Karen Gann and husband Milan; nineteen great-grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren; and four sisters, Lola Gray and Thelma Goins, both of Douglas County,
and Flora Coffer and Zelma Morrison, both of Oldfield. Funeral services were Monday,
September 25, 2000 in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Highlonesome, with Rev.

Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Highlonesome Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Coffer, Jamie Wayne 22 Sep 1954 - 12 Jan 1999 CCH-N 20 Jan 1999 & CCH-N 27 Jan
1999
[Note: Son of Junior & Peggy (Weter) Coffer; married 26 Dec 1980 Donna Lea
Whisnant]
Jamie Wayne Coffer, 44, of Chadwick, died Tuesday, January 12, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Sept. 22, 1954 in Chadwick where he
graduated from high school and continued to live throughout his life. On Dec. 26, 1980
he and Donna Lea Whisnant were married. Jamie became a member of Chadwick First
Baptist Church at an early age. He was previously employed by Fasco Industries as a
machine operator. Jamie enjoyed working with his collection of classic cars and
motorcycles. Survivors include: his wife, Donna; a daughter, Trista Coffer, of the home;
his parents, Junior and Peggy (Weter) Coffer, Ozark; grandparents, Bertha Coffer, and
Delbert and Mable Weter, all of Chadwick; aunts; uncles; other relatives and friends.
Jamie was preceded in death by a grandfather, Fred Coffer. Funeral services were 2 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 14, in Chadwick First Baptist Church, with Rev. Dale Gann officiating.
Music was provided by Steve and Wilma Weter and Glenda Tennis. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home;
Ozark. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Coffer, Jewell (Moody) 6 Apr 1915 - 17 Apr 1972 CCR 20 Apr 1972 p1 & OH 20 Apr
1972 p6
[Note: married Robert Coffer 30 Oct 1904 - 25 Nov 1988]
Mrs. Jewell Coffer, 57, lifelong resident of Oldfield, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield following a short illness. Mrs. Coffer was a member of
the Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of the home; five
sons, Roy and Tommy Coffer of Oldfield, Leonard Coffer of Sparta and Larkin and Loyd
Dean Coffer of Oldfield; two brothers, Monroe and Herschel Moody of Oldfield; and 16
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Oldfield Church of Christ
with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the Old Boston Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coffer, Juanita Maxine (Smith) 6 Feb 1942 - 9 Feb 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of I. E. "Dude" & Mildred Smith; married 26 Jul 1969 Tommy Lee
Coffer]
Maxine Coffer, 51, Oldfield, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1993 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born Feb. 6, 1942, the daughter of I.E. "Dude" and Mildred
Smith. She was a lifelong resident of this area. On July 26, 1959, she was united in
marriage to Tommy Lee Coffer. She was an employee of Fasco Industries, Ozark. She
was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include her husband, Tommy; three sons, Jim Coffer
and his wife, Sherri, and David Coffer, all of Oldfield, and Joe Coffer and his wife.
Becky. Sparta; two grandchildren, Kristen and Kayla Coffer, a brother, Donnie Smith,
Sparta; and a sister, Gerry Pryer, Spokane. Services were held Friday, Feb. 12, in Adams

Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Eric Winslow officiating Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield.
Coffer, Lee 14 Mar 1906 - 15 Oct 1993 OH 13 Oct 1993
[Note: Son of Thomas & Sarah (Hursh) Coffer; married Golda Mae Pruitt 18 Sep 1909 21 Sep 2000]
Lee Coffer, 87, Oldfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 1993 at Ozark Riverview Manor.
He lived throughout his life in the Chadwick and Oldfield areas and was united in
marriage to Golda Mae Pruitt. He was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
He was loved by all who knew him and had a smile for everyone. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Thomas and Sarah Hursh Coffer, a daughter-in-law, Anna Jane
Coffer and 13 brothers and sisters, Ollie, George, Mary, Willie, Johnny, Charley, Albert,
Robert, Fred, Minnie, Arthur, Harrison, and Glen. Survivors include his wife, Golda, a
son, Jessie Coffer, Oldfield; a daughter, Leona Coffer Ewing Russell, and her husband,
Ray, Ozark; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;
many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. Services were held Friday, Oct. 8 at Mt.
Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Highlonesome, with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Coffer, Michael Roy 25 May 1970 - 15 Oct 2004 2004 CCH-N 27 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Roy & Connie Coffer]
Michael Roy Coffer died Friday, Oct. 15, 2004. Michael was born May 25, 1970.
He ended his 12-year battle with AIDS at Greene Haven Nursing Home in Springfield.
He spent the last of his life serving his Lord, enjoying his family and making many new
friends. Survivors include: His father and mother, Roy and Connie Coffer, Oldfield; two
sisters, Kathy Shockey, Sparta, and Jackie Whiteman, Ava; nephews and niece, Jeremiah
Shockey, Galena, Samuel Shockey, Richmond, Caleb Shockey, Galena, and Stephanie
Whiteman, Ava; four great nieces and nephews; and three step nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Pete Whiteman and a niece Heather Shockey.
A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, in Oldfield Church of Christ with
Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Coffer, Minta Opal (Johnson) 20 Jan 1910 - 11 Sep 1999 CCH-N 15 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of John & Myrtle (Moore) Johnson; married Charles Thomas Coffer
1901 - 25 Oct 1962]
Minta Opal Coffer, age 89, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, September 11, 1999,
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born January 20, 1910 in
Pansy, Missouri, and was the daughter of John and Myrtle (Moore) Johnson. Her
husband, Charles Thomas Coffer preceded her in death in 1962. She was also preceded in
death by a daughter, Lucille House, and five brothers and sister, Jim, Buck, Bertie, Ercie,
and Jess. Survivors include: two children, Louise Hampton and her husband Preston, and
Leon Coffer, all of Chadwick; five grandchildren, Ronnie Bray, Linda Anderson, Ed
House, Tammy Caudill, and Jeff Coffer; seven great-grandchildren; a great-greatgrandchild; two brothers, Tom Johnson, Springfield, and Dearl Johnson, Maysville; and a

host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 14,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County.
Coffer, Ollie May 8 Dec 1894 - 1 Dec 1973 OH 6 Dec 1973 p12
[Note: Daughter of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer]
Funeral services for Mrs. May Coffer, 78, of 828 West Pershing, Springfield were
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with burial in the Old Boston
Cemetery near Oldfield under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coffer, Robert 30 Oct 1904 - 25 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: married Jewell Moody 6 Apr 1915 - 17 Apr 1972]
Robert Coffer, 84, of Oldfield died Nov. 25 at St. John's Regional, Health Center,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Coffer were. held Nov. 28 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. James, "Hobo" Applegate officiating . Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery,
Oldfield. Mr. Coffer was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community, and was a
member of the Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Jewell in 1972, and
by two great-grandchildren. He is survived by five sons, Roy Coffer, Oldfield, Tommy
Coffer. Oldfield, Leonard Coffer, Sparta, Larkin Coffer, Oldfield, and Lloyd Coffer,
Oldfield: 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren: two brothers, Lee Coffer, Oldfield,
and Arthur Coffer, Chadwick; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons, Chadwick; and a brotherin-law, Bill Moody, Oldfield.
Coffer, Sarah C. (Hursh) 31 Oct 1873 - 15 Apr 1961 CCR 20 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Ellen (Woods) Hursh; married Marion Thomas Coffer]
Mrs. Sarah Coffer, 86, died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Hammons, near Chadwick. She was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick community.
Other survivors include ten sons, George of Keyes, Calif., Willie of Sparta, Albert, Fred,
Arthur and Glenn, all of Chadwick and Robert Lee, Fred and Harrison, all of Oldfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Ollie Moody of Oldfield; two brothers, John Hursh of Chadwick and
Richard Hursh of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Lara Hughes and Mrs, Stella Polly, both of
Springfield and 60 grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chadwick
Union Church with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating. Burial was in the Swansville
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Coffer, Thomas J. “Buck” 1917 - 6 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
[Note: married Lillian F. Blakey 9 Nov 1924 - 20 Jul 1986]
OZARK - Thomas J. “Buck” Coffer, 56, Route 1, Billings, died at 8:45 a.m.
Springfield at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. He was a
member of the Pentecostal Church and lifelong resident of Christian and Greene counties.
Survivors include his wife, Lillian; three sons, Jerry, Tribune, Kan.; Michael and Mark.
both of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Blevins of Tribune; three brothers, John.,
Turlock, Calif..; Ray of Keyes, Calif.. and Lawrence, Kenton, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs.
Francis Bradley. Mrs. Stella Williams and Mrs. Dean Hinkle, all of Springfield and seven
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Coffer, Thomas J. “Buck” 1917 - 6 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974

OZARK - Funeral services for Thomas J. “Buck” Coffer, 56, of Route 1, Billings,
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Fred Hamby
officiating. Burial will be in Swanville Cemetery near Garrison, under direction of Harris
of Ozark. Mr. Coffer died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a
short illness.
Coffer, Tommy "Big Jim" James 1960 - Dec 2005 SN-L 2 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Robert & Jewell (Moody) Coffer]
Tommy "Big Jim" James Coffer, age 45, of Oldfield, passed away Friday. A
funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will follow in Old Boston Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
in the funeral home.
Coffer, Willie E. 2 Aug 1897 - 9 Jun 1969 CCR 12 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Bertha Estella
Roberts 12 Sep 1903 - 31 Dec 1993]
Funeral services for Willie F. Coffer, 71, of Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Dewey F. Stanford officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Coffer died at 9:30 a.m. Monday
in his home after a long illness. He had moved here in 1942 from Chadwick where he
was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bertha E.; two daughters,
Mrs. Goldie Nokes, Ozark and Mrs. Jewell Luttrell, Sparta; and a sister, Mrs. Minnie
Hammons, Chadwick. Other survivors include seven brothers, Albert, Fred, Arthur and
Buster, all of Chadwick, Robert, Lee and Harrison, all of Oldfield; five grandchildren and
five great grandchildren.
Coffey, Harvey D. 1901 - 16 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
Services for Harvey D. Coffey, 59, Nixa druggist who died Thursday afternoon at
St. John’s Hospital were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Harris Chapel, in Nixa with Rev.
Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Coffey was a
member of the Christian Church and a veteran of World War II, serving with the Navy.
He had been a licensed pharmacist since 1917 and had been a pharmacist in Kansas City
and in Springfield before moving to Nixa in 1954. He is survived by his wife, Maxine;
two daughters, Mardis Jean and Martha Ann, both of the home and four sisters, Mrs.
Ethel McClure of Los Angeles, Mrs. Laura McClain of Denver, Mrs. Opal Stanley and
Mrs. Maude Thompson, both of Mesa, Calif.
Coffey, John M. 10 Nov 1871 - 27 Aug 1956 CCR 6 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for John Coffey, 80, who died August 27 at Springfield Baptist
Hospital were held Thursday, August 30 in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev.
Charles Shipman, officiating. Bural was in Old Boston Cemetery east of Oldfield under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was a member of the Christian Church
and athe Sparta Masonic Lodge. He was a longtime resident of the Sparta and Chadwick
communities. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Martha Sellers of Fellows, Calif, and
Mrs. Frances Pinkston of McKitrick, Calif., several nieces and nephews and several other
relatives and friends.

Coffey, Mardis Jean 1948 - 30 Apr 1965 CCR 6 May 1965 p1
Miss Mardis Jean Coffey, 16, daughter of Mrs. Maxine Coffey of Nixa, died
Friday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital of leukemia. She had been a patient there since
April 8. A junior at Nixa High School, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Maxine
Coffey; one sister, Miss Martha Ann Coffey of the home; and the maternal grandmother,
Mrs. E. J. Rhodes, Willard. Memorial services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Nixa High
School.. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiated and graveside services in Hazelwood
Cemetery were under direction of Harris.
Coffey, Mary Jane (Thompson) 2 Jul 1871 - 14 Jul 1947 CCR 17 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: married John M. Coffey 10 Nov 1871 - 27 Aug 1956]
Mary Jane Coffey was born at Boston, near Oldfield, Mo., on July 2, 1871, and
passed away at her home in Chadwick, Mo., on July 14, 1947. She is survived by her
husband John M. Coffey, two granddaughters, Mrs. Athalee Murray of Tollison, Ariz.,
and Mrs. Lela Hall of Oldfield, six great-grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Mayme
Stewart of Pacific Grove, Calif., Mrs. Clara Helmick of Santa Ana, Calif., and Mrs.
Fronia McBride of Springfield, Mo., two brothers, George W. Thompson of Sparta and
James Thompson of Phoenix, Ariz., other relatives and many friends. Funeral services
were held in the Chadwick Baptist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Tom
Weter of Chadwick, with burial in Boston cemetery under direction of Chadwick, with
burial in Boston cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Coffey, Maxine (Rhodes) 7 Apr 1912 - 2 Feb 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Eugene Joseph & Muriel (Hart) Rhodes; married Harvey D. Coffey]
Maxine Rhodes Coffey, age 86, of Nixa, died Tuesday, February 2, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. She was born April 7, 1912 in
Springfield and was the daughter of Eugene Joseph and Muriel (Hart) Rhodes. She was
married to Harvey D. Coffey and together they owned and operated the Nixa Rexall Drug
Store for many years. Her husband preceded her in death as well as a daughter, Mardis
Coffey. Survivors include: a daughter, Martha Hohenthaner and her husband, Joseph,
Shell Know; a sister Mildred Rhodes, Springfield; nieces and nephews. A graveside
service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, February 4, in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society.
Coffman, Fred Bonner 2 Jan 1917 - 7 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Virgil & Nela (Bonner) Coffman; married 5 Oct 1935 Eliza Marie Petree]
Fred Bonner Coffman, 76, Ozark, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1993 at his home. He
was born Jan 2, 1917 at Buffalo, the son of Virgil and Nela Bonner, CA. On Oct. 6, 1935,
he was united in marriage to Eliza Marie Petree. For a number of years he lived in
Pittsburgh, PN and worked in sales for the baking industry. He had resided in Ozark since
retirement. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and Riddick Masonic Lodge
#361 in Buffalo. Survivors include his wife, Eliza; his sister, Mary Nell Coffman, Kansas
City; a brother, Frank E. Coffman, Galveston, TX; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Visitation was held Saturday, Jan. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was

in Buffalo Cemetery with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating. Masonic services were
provided by Riddick Lodge #361.
Coffman, Merrell D. 23 Nov 1940 - 19 Nov 2004 SN-L 21 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Merle & Oma Lee (Sanders) Coffman; married 7 Feb 1959 Sharron Cox]
Merrell D. Coffman, 63, Springfield, passed away at 1:56 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19,
2004, in St. John's Hospital. He was born on Nov. 23, 1940, in Thayer, to the late Merle
and Oma Lee (Sanders) Coffman. On Feb. 7, 1959, in Miami, Okla., he was united in
marriage to Sharron Cox. Merrell graduated from Central High School and continued his
education at Drury University and received his bachelor's degree in criminal justice in
1978. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was awarded the National
Defense Service Medal. After 27 years of serving as a police officer, he retired from the
Springfield Police Department in 1996. Merrell had many hobbies, including fishing at
Bull Shoals Lake, bowling, playing cards, and NASCAR. He was an avid reader of
novels and enjoyed watching the History and Fox News Channels. Merrell is survived by
his loving wife of the home, Sharron; children, Randy Coffman and wife Christina of
Clever, Robin Coffman and Susan Coffman, both of Springfield; four grandchildren,
Kaylea, Randy, Jeremy and Joshua Coffman, all of Clever; two half-sisters and two half
brothers; two beloved cocker spaniels, Bailey and Ginger; numerous other loving
relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004,
at 2 p.m. at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte Chapel with burial
following in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday, Nov.
22, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in
Merrell's name to the Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton Rd., Springfield, MO 65803,
with envelopes provided at the funeral home.
Coffman, Nellie R. (Beckoff) 1894 - 4 Aug 1964 CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: married William Francis Coffman 12 Dec 1888 - Apr 1976]
Mrs. Nellie Coffman, 69, of the Nixa community, died Tuesday afternoon in
Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church
at Ozark. Surviving are her husband, Francis of the home; a brother, William Beckoff,
Broken Bow, Neb.; and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Hanks, Thedford, Neb. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell
Cemetery.
Coffman, Nellie V. 1912 - 19 Jul 2005 SN-L 20 Jul 2005
Mrs. Nellie V. Coffman, 93, Nixa, departed from this life at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday,
July 19, in Christian Healthcare, Nixa. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Jo Jarvis and
her husband, Robert; a grandson, George; three great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2005, in Rivermonte
Cemetery, under the direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid Wood Funeral Home.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn
Street.
Coffman, William F. 12 Dec 1888 - Apr 1976 OH 6 May 1976 p6
[Note: married Nellie R. Beckoff 1894 - 4 Aug 1964]

BILLINGS - Services for W. F. Coffman, 87, Billings, will be at 1 p.m. Monday
in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Mark West officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Memorial Cemetery west of Nixa. Mr. Coffman died at 6:10 p.m. Friday in Maranatha
Manor, Springfield after an eight-month illness.
Coker, Bertha Lillian (Newberry) 14 May 1934 - 28 Jul 2006 SN-L 30 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Tom and Ida (Gullett) Newberry; married Troy L. Coker]
Bertha Lillian (New- berry) Coker, 72, Sparta, passed away Friday, July 28, 2006,
in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born May 14, 1934, in Chadwick, the
daughter of Tom and Ida (Gullett) Newberry. Lillian was a homemaker and longtime
resident of Sparta. Her hobbies included making quilts, sewing, gardening and growing
beautiful flowers. She also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting mushrooms and fishing.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Troy L. Coker; her parents; and three
brothers, Virgil, Steve and Robert Newberry. Lillian is lovingly survived by her family:
two sons, Ronnie Newberry and wife, Debbie, and Jerry Newberry; three brothers,
Earnest Newberry and wife, Helen, Leon Newberry and wife, Linda, and Harold
Newberry; two grandsons, Jeremy Newberry and Daniel Newberry; three greatgrandsons, Nicholas, Adam and Brodie Newberry; many nieces, nephews and loving
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 1, 2006, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Benny DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow in
the Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2006, in
the funeral home.
Coker, Ethel Lavada (Kilgore) 1 Jul 1906 - 9 Apr 2001 SN-L 10 Apr 2001
Ethel Lavada Coker, Republic, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2001,
at Christian Health Care, Republic, at the age of 94 years. She was a longtime resident of
Republic and a member of the Republic First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Joseph Coker; two daughters, Imogene Wolfe and Hazel Cartwright; and
two sons, Bill and Troy Coker. She is survived by four daughters, Helen Huston,
Harrison, Ark., Ruth Gilmore and husband Gene, Clever, Goldie Williams and husband
Paul, Willard, and Wanda Taylor and husband Bud, Republic; four sons and their wives,
Robert and Virginia Coker, Aurora, Howard and Delilah Coker, Republic, Homer and
Judy Coker, Marionville, and Larry and JoAnn Coker, Nixa; 35 grandchildren; and
numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 12,
2001, in First Baptist Church, Republic, with the Rev. Kenneth Hull officiating under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Springfield News-Leader 10 April 2001) (Contributed by June Weaver)
Coker, Hettie (Fugitt) 1 Mar 1890 - 27 Nov 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: married Lenzy C. Coker 20 Mar 1887 - 25 Jan 1966; spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hetty Coker, 77, of 620 South Weaver, in Springfield,
who died after a fall at her home Friday, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Nixa
with the Rev. Don Gardner officiated. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Mrs. Coker
was a former resident of Nixa. A native of Hurley, Mrs. Coker had resided the past six
months at the home of her son, Willie at the Weaver address. She had lived most of her

live southwest of Nixa. Surviving, besides the son, are two other sons, Jesse of near
Rolla, and James, Stotts City; a sister, Mrs. Julie Cloud of Springfield; a brother, Ernest
Fugitt, Watsonville, Calif.; several grandchildren; a step grandchildren; six great
grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.
AND
Coker, Hetty (Fugitt) 1 Mar 1890 - 27 Nov 1967
Funeral services are pending for Mrs. Hetty Coker, 77, of 620 South Weaver, who
suffered a fatal head injury in a fall at her home Friday. Greene County Coroner, Ralph
Thieme, who investigated the case, said no inquest is planned into Mrs. Coker’s death.
The woman’s daughter-in-law, Mrs. Katie Coker, also of the Weaver address, told police
she and her daughter were in the kitchen about 2:30 p.m. Friday when they heard a noise.
Investigating, they found Mrs. Coker lying on the floor in an adjacent room. Mrs. Coker
apparently collapsed while walking across the room and fell, striking her head against the
bottom step of a stairway leading to the second floor. The blow caused a deep forehead
laceration and facial bruises. Mrs. Coker was dead on arrival at the Burge- Protestant
Hospital. A native of Hurley, Mrs. Coker had lived the past six months with her son,
Willie, at the Weaver address. Surviving besides the son, are two other sons, Jesse of
Aurora, Mo. and James of Stotts City, Mo.; one sister, Julie Cloud of Springfield; one
brother, Ernest of Watsonville, Calif.; seven grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; six
great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Harris Funeral Home is in charge
of the arrangements. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, October 28, 1967} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert. Funeral services for Mrs. Hetty Coker, 77, of Springfield, who died after
a fall at her home on Friday, were to be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Nixa with the
Rev Don Gardner officiating. Burial was to be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs.
Coker was a former resident of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, October 30,
1967}
Coker, Howard Lee 1940 - Apr 1956
Last rites for Howard Lee Coker will be held Saturday afternoon…Howard Lee
Coker, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Coker of Aurora, died Wednesday afternoon in the
Springfield Baptist Hospital, where he had been a patient for eighteen hours. The families
home is 6 miles northeast of Aurora. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother,
Richard, of the home; a sister; Eileen Coker of the home; a half-sister, Mrs. Earlene
Johnson of Springfield; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Coker of Miller; his
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Clara Jones of Nixa. Funeral Services for Howard Lee Coker
are to be conducted at two o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Marsh Funeral Chapel with
the Rev, Ralph Wood officiating. Interment in the Orange Cemetery under the direction
of the Marsh Funeral Home. { Aurora {Mo} Advertiser April 20, 1956. Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Coker, James Franklin 28 Mar 1917 - 21 Jun 1992
Services for James Franklin Coker, 75, Stotts City, were at 3 p.m. Saturday June
27, 1992 at Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, with Rev. Kenneth Holman officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Coker died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday
June 24 at St. Johns Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. He was born March
28, 1917 at Clever, Missouri. He had lived in rural Stotts City the past 22 years. He was a

retired farmer and miller. He was a Baptist. He married Thelma Blevins on April 8, 1937
at Highlandville, Missouri. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, James of
Riverdale and Robert of Carthage; and three grandchildren. {Lawrence Co. Record
Newspaper, Mt. Vernon (MO) July 2, 1992} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Coker, Jennifer Marie 15 Nov 1974 - 15 Nov 1974 OH 21 Nov 1974 p2
[Note: Daughter of James M. and ? (?) Coker
BILLINGS - Graveside services for Jennifer Marie Coker, infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James M. Coker, Route 2, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Aurora Maple
Park Cemetery with the Rev. Nylene McKnight officiating. Burial was under direction of
Crafton-Cantrell of Aurora. The infant died shortly after birth at Cox Medical Center
Friday afternoon. She is survived by a sister, Catherine and two brothers, Michael and
Jeffrey, all of the home, and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Liss Coker of
Billings.
Coker, Jesse Lee 21 Sep 1910 - Aug 1973
Funeral services for Jesse Lee Coker, 62 of Aurora were at 2:00p.m. Saturday in
the Peterson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Gardner officiating. Burial was in
the Orange Cemetery near Aurora. Mr. Coker died Wednesday in St. Johns Medical
Center, Springfield after a long illness. A native of Nixa, Mr. Coker was a lifelong area
resident. He was employed as a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Jane; a son,
James Richard Coker of Aurora; two daughters, Earlene Johnson and Eilene Gold both of
Aurora; two brothers, Willie of Springfield and James of Mt. Vernon; and eight
grandchildren. {Lawrence Co. Record Newspaper, Mt. Vernon (MO) September 6, 1973}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Coker, Lenzy C. 20 Mar 1887 - 25 Jan 1966
Lenzy C. Coker, 78, of Route 1, Miller, brother to Elijah Coker of Monett, died at
2:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo. A native of
Nixa, Mr. Coker had resided in Republic for several years before moving to Miller three
years ago. He is survived by his wife Hetty; three sons, Jesse of Aurora, James of Stotts
City, and Willie Coker of Springfield; one brother, Elijah Coker of Monett; seven
grandchildren; one step-grandchild; four great-grandchildren; two step-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. today in the Harris Funeral Home, at
Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell
Cemetery of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader January 29, 1966} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Coker, Lenzy C. 20 Mar 1887 - 25 Jan 1966 CCR 27 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of W. F. & Mary F. (Jackson) Coker; married Hettie Fugitt 1 Mar 1890 - 27
Nov 1967]
Lenzy C. Coker, 78, Route 1, Miller, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield. A native of Nixa, Mr. Coker had lived in Republic sever years
before moving to Miller three years ago. Surviving are his wife, Hetty; three sons, Jesse,
Route 1, Aurora, James, Stotts City and Willie, Springfield; a brothers, Life, Monett;
seven grandchildren, a step-grandchild, four great grandchildren, and two step great

grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel here. The Rev.
Roscoe Harding will officiate, and burial will be in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa.
Coker, Loretta Lynn 21 Nov 1973 - 21 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p4
[Note: Daughter of Billy Gordon & Alma Jean (Lassiter) Coker]
Loretta L. Coker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Coker of Highlandville,
died at 8:30 p.m. last Wednesday shortly after being born at Skaggs Communiity
Hospital in Branson. Survivors in addition to the parents are the paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coker of Protem and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lassiter
of Ozark. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Coker, Mary L. 1911 - 7 Jul 1993 OH 14 Jul 1993
Mary L. Coker, 82, Highlandville, died Wednesday, July 7, 1993 at Cox Medical
Center South. She is survived by her husband, Bill; four daughters, Almeta Parsley,
Cedar Creek, Alfred Rogers, Ava, Ina Lee Lasiter, Highlandville, Wanda Lee Whittaker,
Bradleyville; two sons, Sidney and Billy, Highlandville; one brother, John, Reeds Spring;
one sister, Cora Nava, Clinton; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held July 10 at Protem Union Church, with the Rev. Gary Jennings
officiating. Burial was at Protem Cemetery.
Coker, Myrtle M. (Turner) 30 Sep 1892 - 21 Jul 1982
Submitted by Shirley Evans
Myrtle Turner Coker was born September 30, 1892 in Stone County, Missouri.
She died July 18, 1982. Funeral services were held in the Meadors Chapel in Clever,
Missouri on July 21, 1982 with Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Short
Cemetery. Mrs. Coker was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian Counties. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Claud Coker; two daughters; Mrs. Ruby Eutsler and
Mrs. Mable Baker. Survivors include; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Johnson, Mrs. Reba
Rowland, and Mrs. Hattie Skaggs. She is also survived by 25 grandchildren, 55 greatgrandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Coker, Roy Lee
4 Jun 1956 - 8 Nov 1972 OH 16 Nov 1972 p6
[Note: Son of Troy Lee & Lillian (Newberry) Coker]
Age 16. Died Nov. 8, 1972
Just like the flowers that bloom in June, They fade away and died too soon.
Roy was a bud but one day in June. Now he has faded and gone too soon.
Sixteen years is a very short time to lose one so precious and fine.
You have left us all sick and sore. because your years could have been so much more.
You will keep us with memories we will keep dear in our heart.
Sadly missed by one and all, We lost our flower in the fall.
Grandma Rysted.
Coker, Troy Lee 2 June 1933 – 17 March 1995 CCH-N 22 March 1995
Troy Lee Coker, 61, Sparta, died Friday, March 17, 1995, in his home, following
a long illness. He was born June 2, 1933, in Omaha, Ark., the son of Joe and Ethel
Kilgore Coker. He was married to Lillian Newberry Dec. 5, 1980, in Harrison, Ark. He

was preceded in death by his father, Joe Coker; one son, Roy Lee Coker; a brother, Bill
Coker; and two sisters, Hazel Cartright and Imogene Wolfe. Survivors include his wife
Lillian, Sparta; his mother, Ethel Coker, Republic; two sons, Troy Lee Jr. and Ronnie;
three daughters, Diana, Sheena and Tamey; four sisters, Helen Huston, Harrison, Ark.,
Ruth Gilmore and her husband Gene, Springfield, Golda Williams and her husband Paul,
Willard, Wanda Taylor and her husband Bud, Republic; four brothers, Robert Coker and
his wife Virginia, Mt. Vernon, Howard Coker and his wife Delilah, Republic, Homer
Coker and his wife Judy, Marionville, Larry Coker and his wife Joan, Reeds Spring; two
step-sons, Ronnie and jerry Newberry; eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in the Sparta
Cemetery.
Coker, Willie W.
28 Apr 1923 - 9 Nov 1986
Services for Willie Coker, 63, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr.
Coker died at 2:45 a.m., Sunday in his home. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 10, 1986} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Coldren, Gladys 4 May 1926 - 7 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
[Note: married Dean Coldren
Mrs. Dean Coldren, 52, formerly of Springfield, died March 7 in Rockford, Ill. A
sister, Mrs. Betty Lee of Ozark is among those surviving.
Cole, Ann (Edwards) 28 Feb 1914 – 18 Aug 1992 NN-E 26 Aug 1992
Ann Cole, 78, Ozark, died Tuesday evening, Aug. 18, in DePaul Health Center,
Bridgeton. She was born Feb. 28, 1914, at Cedar Creek, the daughter of Charley and
Birdie Edwards. She had been a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church. While a
resident of Wichita, Kan. she was active in child evangelism fellowship. Survivors
include a daughter, Sue Reynolds and her husband, Michael, Florissant; a son, Melvin
Cole, Kansas City; a granddaughter, Tami Reynolds, Florissant; two brothers, Andy
Edwards, Taneyville, and Jack Edwards, Forsyth; and several nephews and nieces.
Services were held Friday, Aug. 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother Mike
Howell officiating. Burial was in Dickens Cemetery, Taneyville.
Cole, Ava Dean (Inman) 18 Aug 1934 - 26 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Marie (McConnell) Inman; married Don Cole]
AND
Widders, Carlyla 13 May 1951 - 26 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Carl & ? (Inman) Widders]
Mrs. Avadeen Cole, 16, of Nixa was killed last Thursday morning near Stockton,
KS, when the car she was driving struck a bridge abutment. Also killed was her twomonths old niece, Carlyla Widders, daughter of her sister who was in the car with Mrs.
Cole. The baby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Widders of Springfield were hospitalized at
Hays, KS. A reconstruction of the crash by the highway patrol indicated that Mrs. Cole

had taken the wheel in the early morning after her brother-in-law, who had been
discharged from the service and was being returned home from Washington, D.C., had
driven all night. The party had an early morning breakfast. Mr. Widders got into the back
seat for a catchup sleep, and Mrs. Cole had been driving about 15 minutes when the
accident occurred. She was proceeding at moderate speed and the theory was that she was
blinded by the early sunlight and did not see the abutment. Bodies of the two victims
were returned by plane to Springfield, where funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon with the Rev. Roscoe Harding, pastor of Riverdale Baptist church, officiating.
Burial was made in the McConnell cemetery near Nixa. In addition to her sister, Mrs.
Cole is survived by her husband, Don, serving in the Navy. She and Mrs. Widders are the
cousins of County Treasurer Russell McConnell.
Cole, Dora D. “Curley” 7 Jul 1913 - Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p11
[Note: married Delva Ann 18 Feb 1914 - Aug 1992]
OZARK - Services for Dora D. (Curley) Cole, 64, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Taneyville with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Dickens Cemetery just
south of Taneyville. The family will be in Adams Chapel here from 7-9 p.m. today. Mr.
Cole died at 4 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. He
was a member of the Baptist church and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include
his wife, Delva Ann; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Reynolds, Florissant; a son, Melvin of the
home and a granddaughter.
Cole, Eva J. 1870 - 12 Jul 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
[Note: married Abe Cole]
Mrs. Eva J. Cole, 80, died in her home at 2604 West Calhoun, Springfield, July
12. A former resident of Protem, she moved to Springfield a year ago. Surviving are her
husband, Abe; two daughters, Mrs. Clio Graham of Springfield and Mrs. Ruby Morgan
of Des Moines, Ia.; a son, Roy of Washington, D.C., three grandchildren, and a sister,
Mrs. Allie Brown of Sparta. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Protem
church, with burial in Protem Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Cole, Hellen (Cunningham) 3 Mar 1914 - 21 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: spelling of first name from SSDI]
Services were held Tuesday in the Thieme Chapel for Mrs. Helen Cole, 65, of
Springfield with burial in the Danforth Cemetery. Mrs. Cole died last Saturday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. Among those surviving are a son, James Cunningham
and a brother, Orville Cunningham, both of Rogersville.
Cole, Joe Dean 12 Aug 1975 - 12 Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
[Note: Son of John & ? (Adams) Cole, Jr..]
GAINESVILLE - Joe Dean Cole, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, Jr., Theodosia
was dead at birth at the home at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday. The infant was pronounced dead on
arrival at Mansfield Hospital. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by two brothers,
John Edward and Glen Marion, both of the home; the maternal grandfather, Delmar
Adams of Chadwick; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nadine Adams, Ocie; the paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Cole, Sr., Theodosia; the paternal great grandmother,

Mrs. Luida Cole, Springfield and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Edith Miller,
Ocie. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Dit Cemetery near Protem, with the
Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was under direction of Clinkingbeard of
Gainesville.
Cole, Opal F. (Peck) 1911 - 16 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Opal F. Cole, 76, of Houston, died June 16 at the Springfield Health Center.
Services for Mrs. Cole were held Saturday in the Evans Funeral Chapel, with the Rev.
Frank Childers officiating. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery, near Norwood. Her
survivors include three sons, Troy, Edwardsville, Illinois, Gary, Everton, and Terry,
Rogersville; a daughter, Carolee Roberts, Springfield; a brother, Delmar Peck, Willard;
11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Cole, William P. 10 Oct 1907 - 4 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
Services for William P. Cole, 71, of Houston, were held last Saturday in the
Houston First Baptist Church. Burial was in Thomas Cemetery. He died July 4 in Texas
County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Among those surviving were his wife
Opal; a son, Terry and a daughter, Mrs. Carolee Harris, both of Rogersville..
Coleman, JoAnne (Riddell) 21 Jul 1931 - 14 Feb 2004 CCH-N 17 Feb 2004
JoAnne Riddell Coleman, 72, Highlandville, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, in Cox
Hospital South, Springfield. She was born July 21, 1931 in Memphis, Tenn. Before
moving to this area, she and her husband lived in California for 40 years. Coleman was a
member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She loved her family and had a special place in
her heart for all children. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother,
Lloyd Riddell. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bill K. Coleman; five children,
Michael Coleman, San Diego, Calif., Carol Coleman, Oceanside, Calif., Bill Coleman Jr.,
and wife Tammy, Highlandville, Karen Coleman and Carla Coleman, both of Oceanside,
Calif.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Evelyn Head, Memphis,
Tenn., and Jan Clark, Ringgold, Ga.; and one brother, Bobby Joe Riddell, Atlanta, Ga.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Pastor George Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 19 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Coleman, Pearl (Ruth) 25 Jul 1903 – 14 Jan 1995 CCH-N 18 Jan 1995
Pearl Ruth Coleman, 91, of Chadwick, died Saturday, January 14, 1995 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born July 25, 1903 in Adair County, Iowa, the daughter of
Edward Daniel Ruth and Laura Mae Giles Ruth. She had been a resident of Christian
County for 40 years and was a member of Garrison Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Arthur Austin Coleman; two grandchildren, Michael Whaley and
Frank Pittman III; and four brothers, Roy, Howard, Dale, and Joe Ruth. Survivors include
four children, Ina Marie Whaley, Knob Noster, Mary Ada Jones and her husband Ron,
Chadwick, Arthur Edwin Coleman and his wife Jeanette, Crosby, Texas, and Julia Ellen
Pittman and her husband Frank, Fort Worth, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dallas Ruth, Placerville,

Calif. and Harry Ruth, Perry, Iowa; and three sisters, Ellen Campbell, Guthrie Center,
Iowa, Gladys Buttjer, Osceola, Iowa, and Bessie Hill, Colo. Funeral services were Tuesday in Garrison Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Thompson and the Rev. Gene Ridings
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Coley, Verna Ellen 18 Dec 1890 - 2 Nov 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: married Ray Coley]
Mrs. Verna Ellen Coley, 88, stepmother of Jack Coley, Ozark, died last Friday in
Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, after a long illness. Services were held Saturday in
Klingner Chapel with burial in Eastlawn Cemetery. She and her husband Ray had
operated a restaurant in Springfield for many years.
Collier, Ada (Brazeal) 23 Feb 1890 - 4 Aug 1959
CCR 6 Aug 1959 p1
[Note: daughter of William & Annie (Burkhart) Brazeal]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Collier, 69, who died Tuesday morning at Burge
Hospital, Springfield will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark. Rev. Burl McClanahan will officiate with burial in Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Anna Brazeal of Elkhead
and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Swearengin of Sparta, Mrs. Bertha Swearengin of Elkhead
and Miss Verda Brazeal, also of Elkhead
Collins, Anne Inez (Cavener) 20 Jan 1879 - 5 Jan 1976 OH 8 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Patrick & Martha Elizabeth (Dyer) Cavener; married 15 Aug
1905 Albert Ross Collins 22 Mar 1879 - 17 Nov 1935]
OZARK - Mrs. Inez Cavener Collins, 96, of Ozark, died early Monday at the
Christian County Nursing Home here. She was a member of Kingdom Hall Jehovah
Witness here. A native of Tennessee, she had lived in the area since the age of 3. She is
survived by five daughters, Mrs. Opal Hartley, Mrs. Isabelle Skaggs, Mrs. Evelyn Young
and Mrs. Geneva Faught, all of Ozark and Miss Elizabeth Collins of Bowie, Tex. and two
sons, J. Arthur Collins, Ozark and Stanley Collins of Upland, Calif. Mrs. Collins is also
survived by three sisters, Mrs. Rilla Huebner, Denver, Mrs. Belle Porter, Fort Morgan,
Colo. and Mrs. Leone Baird, Upland, Calif; a brother, Neal Cavener, Upland, Calif., 15
grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Adams Chapel here with Dr. J. N. Shollenberger and Jack Skaggs officiating, Burial was
be in the Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Belva Lola (?) Skirvin 23 Oct 1887 - 19 Apr 1973 OH 26 Apr 1973 p9
[Note: married first ? Skirvin; married second ? Collins]
Chadwick - Mrs Belva Lola Collins, 85, of Chadwick, died last Thursday in the
Foster Nursing Home in Springfield. She was a member of the Chadwick Christian
Church, Mrs. Collins was a native of Texas County and had lived in the Chadwick
community since 1952. She is survived by four sons, Earl Skirvin, Mayfield Green,
Kans., Ernest Skirvin, Aurora, Colo., Vurrel Skirvin, St. Louis and Walter Collins,
Springfield; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were
under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Collins, Charley 15 Feb 1886 - 20 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of James Willis & Mary R. (Keltner) Collins; married Nora Rhodes 11 Nov
1893 - Sept 1984]
Charley Collins, 84, a lifelong resident of Christian County, in the Selmore area,
died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Missouri sanatorium at Mt. Vernon. He had been a
patient there four months., He is survived by his wife, Nora, of the home on Star Route,
Ozark, and a brother, Ward Collins of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Today in Adams Chapel here, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Daisy Bell (McGinnis)
25 Apr 1878 - 31 Oct 1959 CCR 5 Nov 1959 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy B. Collins, 81 of 827 West Brower, Springfield,
who died Saturday morning in Mercy Hospital, were held Monday afternoon at 2:00
o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. A. T. Mahaney officiating. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of the Selmore community
south of Ozark, Mrs. Collins lived there until moving to Springfield about 20 years ago,
She was a member of the South Street Christian Church. Survivors include one son,
Horace P. Collins of Anaheim, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Edmund Bowler of
Springfield, Mrs. George Wood of Carthage and Mrs. Bert Lewis of Sierra Madre, Calif,
five grandchildren and one brother, J. A. McGinnis of Ozark.
Collins, Dalcie B. (Stockstill) 27 Jan 1884 - 2 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Nancy ( ) Stockstill; married Homer J. Collins 14 Jun 1884
- 21 Dec 1946]
Mrs. Dalcie B. Collins, 82, a former resident of the Selmore community, died at 7
p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 in an Aurora, Ill. hospital. A member of the Church of Christ,
Mrs. Collins is survived by one son, William “Bill” Hearl, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; one daughter,
Mrs, Ona Logan, Aurora, with whom she had lived for the past several years; one sister,
Mrs. Glynn Payne, Route 1, Ozark; three grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel here with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, Elizabeth Zoe 26 Mar 1908 - 27 Jul 1999 CCH-N 11 Aug 1999
Elizabeth Zoe Collins, 91, Bowie, Texas, died July 27, 1999 in a Decatur, Texas
hospital. She was the daughter of A. Ross and Margaret Inez Collins and was born in the
Selmore community south of Ozark. She attended Elk Valley and Ozark Consolidated
Schools; graduating in 1926. She also attended Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. She
was employed by the Werner Manufacturing Company in Springfield until 1955 when
she accepted a position as manager of the Texas Dress Corporation in Bowie, Texas.
Collins is survived by two brothers, J. Arthur Collins of Ozark, Mo.; and Stanley Collins
of Upland, Calif.; two sisters, Isabelle Skaggs, Ozark; and Geneva Faught, Nixa, Mo. She
was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Opal Hartley, and Evelyn Young;
two nieces, and one nephew. The body has been cremated under the direction of BurgessFry Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.

Collins, Esther Rachel (Portis) 23 Sep 1900 – 22 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000
Esther Rachel Collins, age 99, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, passed away
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born
September 23, 1900 in Fairfax, Mo. and was the daughter of Leonard S. and Cynthia
Elizabeth (Marcum) Portis. She moved to Nebraska as a young girl and lived there until
returning to Missouri in 1938. She received a Teaching Certificate from the University of
Nebraska. On Dec. 23, 1923 she was united in marriage to Arthur A. Collins. He
preceded her in death as well as three sisters, Fern Wever, Hazel Hansen, and Izeyl
Sheehan. Mrs. Collins had been a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark since
1938. Survivors include: Two sons and their wives, C. Deane and Frances Collins,
Springfield, and Russell A and Dorothy Collins, Ann Arbor, Michigan; two grandchildren, Russell B. Collins, and his wife Debra, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Dr. Douglas
A. Collins and his wife Nancy, Rochester, Minnesota; four great-grandchildren, Sarah,
Benjamin, Jacob, and Alan; two step great-grandchildren, Melissa and Lindsay; two
sisters, Mildred Jack, Concord, California and Lorene Daddow, Loup City, Nebraska;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, Feb. 25 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark, Building Fund.
Collins, Fannie K. 12 Jun 1884 - 2 Oct 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: married Leroy Earl Collins 25 Jan 1876 - 21 Jan 1938]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Fannie K. Collins, Route 1, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial were in
the Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Collins became ill in the Christian County Nursing Home and
was pronounced dead on arrival in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 11 a.m. Saturday.
She was born in Hatfield, Mo. and lived there and in Grant City much of her life, moving
here in 1936. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons,
Earl of Route 1, Ozark and Charles of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters. Mrs. Alice
Rucker and Mrs. Mabel Horner, both of Springfield and five grandchildren.
Collins, Frances Belle (Davis) 28 Dec 1928 - 7 May 2005 SN-L 8 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Howard H. & Flossie G. Davis; married 19 Jun 1948 C. Deane
Collins ]
Frances Belle Collins, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2005.
She was born December 28, 1928, in Springfield, the daughter of Howard H. and Flossie
G. Davis. On June 19, 1948, she and C. Deane Collins were united in marriage. She
graduated from the University of Michigan in 1963. Mrs. Collins retired as a Registered
Dental Hygienist. She was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church in Springfield.
She belonged to The Baptist Home Auxiliary in Ozark, Southwest Missouri Museum
Association and Les Arts de Mardi Group. In 1967 to 1968, Frances and Deane served as
Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Dental Technician aboard the treatment and
teaching Hospital Ship Hope,in Sri Lanka. Survivors include her husband, C. Deane; a
sister, Dorothy Lou (Burrows) Oswant, Rogersville; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law,
Russell and Dorothy Collins, Ann Arbor, Mich.; a niece, Linda Jones and husband, Sam;
two nephews, Russell B. and Debra Collins, Dr. Douglas A. and Nancy Collins; greatnephews and nieces, Kelly and Carrie Jones, Karl and Janet Jones, Ken and Kem Jones,

Ben and Kay Jones, Ron and Sherry Jones, Chris Jones, Alan Collins, Melissa and
Lindsay Swain; and Sarah, Benjamin and Jacob Collins. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday, May 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. John Marshall
officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial
donations may be made to St. John's Hospice Care.
Collins, Frank 1889 - 8 Sep 1963
CCR 19 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of John D. & Cordelia J. (Alexander) Collins]
Frank Collins, 74, a native of the Highlandville community, died Sept. 8 at
Concord, Calif., and funeral services were held Sept. 10 at Stockton, Calif., with burial
there. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Madlyn Collins of Concord, two sons, Daryl
Collins of Pleasant Hill, Calif., and Earl Collins of Newport Beach, Calif., five
grandchildren; two brothers, Neal Collins of Stockton and Lyle Collins of Los Altos,
Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Coila Stephens of Grand Junction, Colo.
Collins, Fred 15 Sep 1882 - 28 Jan 1960
CCR 4 Feb 1960 p1
[Note: son of James Willis and Mary (Keltner) Collins; married Zenanna “Nana” Sims]
Funeral services for Fred Collins, 77, of Ozark, who died January 28, were held
Saturday, Jan.. 31 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Taylor
Mahaney officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was
a lifelong resident of the Selmore and Ozark communities and was a member of the
Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Allen Collins and James Collins,
both of Ozark; one daughter, Thelma Collins, also of Ozark; one grandson and one great
grandson; two brothers, Ward and Charles Collins, both of Ozark and a number of nieces
and nephews.
Collins, Gladys Alveda (Beliel) 1876 - 7 Aug 1960 CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Alveda Collins, 84, who died Sunday morning at
the Christian Rest Home here, following a long illness, were held Tuesday at 1 p.m. in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William White and the Rev. Harold Hurst
officiating. Graveside services and burial were at Ord, Neb. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church at Ozark. Survivors include three sons, Arthur Collins of Kansas
City, Clifford Collins of Ozark and Doyle Collins of Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Nida
Worth of Illinois and Mrs. Blanche Sheldon of North Loup, Neb. a brother, Guy Beliel of
Mitchell, Neb.; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Collins, Hearel William "Bill" 27 Mar 1909 – 6 Mar 1996
Hearel William "Bill" Collins, age 86, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday,
March 6, 1996, in Ossian, Indiana, Health Center. He was born March 27, 1909 in Ozark,
and was the son of Homer and Dalcie Collins. He was a retired dairyman. Mr. Collins
was a member of Selmore Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Leah, in 1985; a son, Hearel Collins, Jr., in 1992, and a sister, Ona Logan. Survivors
include two daughters, Kathleen Michal, Enterprise, Alabama, and Margaret Harper,
Longwood, Florida; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services

were Monday, March 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Collins, James E. 17 Jul 1910 - 16 Jul 1975 OH 24 Jul 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Fred & Zenanna "Nana" (Sims) Collins; married Mabel V. Skaggs 12
Nov 1910 - 13 Jan 1974]
James Collins, 64, of Route 12, died at 1 a.m. Wed. in St. John’s Hospital after a
short illness. A former Ozark resident, he was the longtime owner and operator of Collins
Market in Ozark. He was a member of Brentwood Christian Church. Surviving are a son,
Charles of Springfield, a sister, Thelma Collins, Ozark, and two grandchildren. Services
for James Collins, 64, Route 12, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel, Ozark with
the Rev. David McKay officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery in Ozark.
Collins, Kathi Renee (Carrell) 22 Jan 1965 - 19 Feb 2005 SN-L 22 Feb 2005
Kathi Renee Collins, 40, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 19,
2005. She was born January 22, 1965, in Pampa, Texas, and graduated from Midwest
City High School in Oklahoma in 1984. On October 1, 1988, she and Cameron Collins
were married. She loved photography, traveling, and flowers. Kathi was a nurse and most
recently worked for Cox Health Systems. Survivors include her husband, Cameron; a
son, Chandler; mother and step-father, Karen and Thomas McAdams, Oklahoma City;
stepmother, Tracy Carrell, Edmond, Okla.; grandmother, Mary Jane Dixon; a brother,
John Carrell and his wife Courtney, Tucson, Ariz.; a sister, Dana Roach, Oklahoma City;
mother-in-law and father-in-law, Clifton and Carole Collins, Ozark; sister-inlaw and
brother-in-law, Cynthia and John Fitzgibbons, Ozark; and nieces and nephews, Katie
Miller, Baylee and Caden Roach, and Colleen and Carolyn Fitzgibbons. Her father,
Patrick Carrell preceded her in death as well as grandparents, Howard Dixon and Lloyd
and Louise Carrell. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 23, 2005,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Karla Endicott officiating. Burial will
follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation is today from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lost and Found, 1201 East
Walnut, Springfield, MO 65802.
Collins, Lester 17 Mar 1911 - 21 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
Lester Collins, 78, of Springfield, died at 3 p.m. May 21 at Cox Medical Center
North. Graveside services for Mr. Collins were held at 10:30 a.m. May 24 in the
Eastlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Harley Lawson officiating. Gorman-Scharpf University
Chapel was in charge of arrangements. Mr. Collins was a resident of Greene Haven
Nursing Home. He was a retired welder and had been a resident of Springfield since
1929. He was a member of the Lone Star Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons,
Gilbert, Springfield, Buddy, Strafford, Dannie, Marshfield, Bobby, Fair Grove, and
Virgil, Elkland; three daughters, Frances Barnett, Springfield, Orzella Ward, Springfield,
and Nina(?) Massey, Strafford; two sisters, Isabel Plaster, Rogersville, and Lula
Breedlove, Springfield; 31 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren.
Collins, Mabel Vera (Skaggs) 12 Nov 1910 - 13 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p1

[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Nora (Raper) Skaggs; married James E. Collins 17 Jul
1910 - 16 Jul 1975]
Mabel Vera Collins, 63, Rt. 12, Springfield, passed away January 13, in
Springfield Medical Center. A former resident of Ozark, she was a member of the
Brentwood Christian Church. She owned and operated the Collins Market in Ozark for 15
years. Prior to the market, she was a clerk for the Kroger Co. After moving to Springfield
in 1966, she was working for St. John’s Hospital, then for Consumers’ Market in the
bakery department. Survivors are her husband, James, one son, Charles E. of Springfield;
her mother, Mrs. Nora Skaggs of Ozark; two brothers, Oscar Skaggs of Ozark; two
sisters, Mrs. Iva Brazeale Ozark and Mrs. Muriel Tennis of Fowler, Colorado and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 16, at 2 p.m. at Adams
Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. David McDay and Harold Mayse officiating., Interment
was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home.
AND
Collins, Mabel V. (Skaggs) 12 Nov 1910 - 13 Jan 1974 OH 16 Jan 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Nora (Raper) Skaggs; married James E. Collins 17 Jul
1910 - 16 Jul 1975]
Mable Collins, died January 13, 1974. Although it has been only a year, at times it
seems much, much longer. If I could have walked a piece with her, or could have drawn
back the curtain to catch a glimpse of the beautiful place that is prepared for us, maybe it
wouldn’t be so hard to say farewell, but until we meet again. I’ll hide my heart ache
behind a smile and wait for reasons, till after a while and though he try me, I know I’ll
find that my burdens are silver lined. We’ll talk it over, my Lord and I. I’ll ask the reason,
he’ll tell me why. We’ll talk it over in the bye and bye. Entire Skaggs and Collins
Family. Iva Brazeale.
Collins, Margaret M. (?) Malotte 1884 - 14 Sep 1972 CCR 21 Sep 1972 p4
Mrs. Margaret M. Collins, 88, of Reeds Spring, died Thursday at 8 p.m. at Skaggs
Memorial Hospital in Branson. Formerly of Marionville, Mrs. Collins was a member of
the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include three sons, James Malotte, Olivehurst, Calif.,
Carl Malotte of Quincy, Calif and Charley of Big Fork, Mont.; six daughters, Mrs.
Madge McReynolds of Olivehurst, Mrs. Mable Keltner, Lomita, Calif, Mrs. Alene
Batson, Upland, Calif., Mrs. Louise Haskins, Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Bettie Hensbree,
Orofina, Ida and Mrs. Wilma Price, Olivehurst; two sisters, Mrs. Oda Short, Halltown
and Mrs. Mollie Evans, Halltown and 32 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and 6
great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m., Sunday in the Stumpff Chapel
at Reeds Spring with Gale Hartley officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery at
Marionville under the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Collins, Minnie M. (Glenn) 11 Aug 1903 - 17 Mar 1992
Minnie M. Collins 88, Ozark, passed away Tuesday morning in her home. She
was born 11 Aug. 1903, in Christian County to Robert and Mollie Glenn. On 17 July
1921, she married Raymond Collins. She was a member of Selmore Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Collins; seven brothers; and four
sisters. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth and Walter Dougan of
Ozark, Carolyne and Donal Jones of Nixa, and Joan and Donald Robertson of Republic;

nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edna Blevins of Ozark and
Bessie Blevins of Nixa; and a brother, Johnny Glenn of Hollister. Services will be at 11
am Thursday in Selmore Christian Church with Dr. Sam Smith officiating. Burial will
follow in Selmore cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky
Schimek.
Collins, Nova Margurite (Vaughn) 10 Nov 1922 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 15 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Alva Earnest & Mary Alta (Olinger) Vaughn; married 17 Aug 1941
Melvin H. Collins]
Nova Margurite Collins, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006,
in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 10, 1922, in Dade County,
Missouri, the daughter of Alva Earnest and Mary Alta (Olinger) Vaughn. Nova graduated
from Hutchinson High School in Kansas in 1941. On August 17, 1941, she married
Melvin H. Collins, who preceded her in death on November 14, 1980. She and her family
lived in Kansas where Nova was a member of Burrton United Methodist Church. She
was a homemaker and worked part time at the State Bank of Burrton. Nova enjoyed
taking care of her family throughout her life. Survivors include: two daughters, Marilyn
Van Buren and husband, Tony, Milford, Kan., and Myrna Burns, Ozark; a son, Larry
Collins, Youngstown, Fla.; four grandchildren, Brent Van Buren and wife, Shelly,
Ellsworth, Kan., David Collins, Panama City, Fla., Martha Rochefort and husband, Huey,
Youngstown, Fla., and Kathryn Ortega and husband, Charles, Altus, Okla.; eight greatgrandchildren; her sister, Barbara Rutledge and husband, Bob, Springfield; five sisters-inlaw, Marie Anderson and husband John, Burrton, Kan., Charlotte McElwaine, Burrton,
Kan., Irma Hoskinson, Anthony, Kan., Carol Ehrich and husband, Guy, Placentia, Calif.,
and Audrey Collins, Hutchinson, Kan.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by one son, Ron Collins; two brothers, Cecil Vaughn and Paul Vaughn;
and two sisters-in-law, Nova and Lucille Vaughn. A funeral service will be held at 10
a.m. Monday, April 17 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Harold Peters
officiating. A graveside service will be held Tuesday afternoon in Burrton Cemetery,
Burrton Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Riverview Manor
Garden Fund or the National Parkinson Foundation.
Collins, Phyllis M. (Dabbs) 19 Aug 1944 - 28 Jun 2003 CCH-N 9 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Lawrence & Christee (Stucker) Dabbs; married 18 Dec 1965 James
O. Collins]
Phyllis M. Collins, 58, Nixa, died at 9:40 a.m., June 28, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born Aug. 19, 1944, in Fisk, one of nine children born to
Lawrence and Christee (Stucker) Dabbs. She was a graduate of Fisk-Rombauer High
School and a business college in Poplar Bluff. She and James O. Collins were married on
Dec. 18, 1965. She retired in 2001 from the Bulter County Land Office. She had also
been employed by Abbington Abstract Company in Poplar Bluff and Southwestern Bell
Telephone. Collins attended South Haven Baptist Church. She and her husband lived in
several places during the time he was in the military, including Germany, Panama,
Washington state, Fort Dix, N.J. and Fort Knox, Ky. Collins loved to travel, enjoyed old
movies and going out to eat. She was always ready for a shopping trip. Survivors include

her husband, James O. Collins; a daughter, Nicole A. Collins, Poplar Bluff; nieces,
nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews whom she loved very much. She is also
survived by many close friends whom she cherished. She was preceded in death by her
parents and three brothers. Richard, Carl and Jerry Dabbs. A graveside service was held
at 2 p.m., July 1, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with the Revs. J.R. Duncan
and Byron Beck officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of the Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers the family requested memorial contributions to
the American Cancer Society or South Haven Baptist Church, 2353 S. Campbell,
Springfield, 65807.
Collins, Sarah Ellen “Ella“ (Smith) 15 Jul 1881 - 6 Aug 1950 CCR 10 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Elza & Nellie (Galloway) Smith; married 24 Jul 1898 Joseph Lincoln
“Bud” Collins 2 Jun 1863 - 9 Jun 1943]
Mrs. Ella Collins, 69, a lifelong resident of Selmore and a charter member of the
Selmore Christian Church, died Saturday at the Mount Vernon Sanatorium following an
illness of three years. Sarah Ellen Smith was born July 15, 1881, near Walnut Shade, the
daughter of Elza Smith and Nellie Galloway Smith. She was united in marriage to J. L.
Collins July 24, 1898. To them was born a son and a daughter. Her husband preceded her
in death in June 1943. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Claud Hanks, of Selmore,
her son Raymond of the home; ten grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a brother,
Charles Smith of Cherryvale, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Susie Hilton of Ada,
Oklahoman, Mrs. Zella Watkins of Cherryvale, Kansas, and Mrs. Maggie Hannah, of
Clark, Missouri. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Selmore
Christian Church with the Rev. R.E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was in the Selmore
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Collins, Stanley W. 6 Mar 1913 - 10 Sep 2001 CCH-N 19 Sep 2001
[Note: Son of James Willis & Rebecca (Keltner) Collins; married Mildred]
Stanley W Collins, 88, passed away Sept. 10 at San Antonio Community hospital
in Upland, Calif. He was born on March 6, 1913, in Ozark, where he lived for 65 years.
He worked at the Department of Motor vehicles for 15 years before moving to California,
where he was a member of the Mountain View Methodist Church in Upland. He is
survived by his spouse Mildred, his daughters Dianne Allen and Linda Stine, three
grandchildren and. five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Geneva
Faught of Nixa, and his brother, J. Arthur Collins, of Ozark. Funeral private service were
held in Stone Funeral Home in Upland, Calif.
Collins, Thelma J. 18 Feb 1919 - 29 Sep 1992 NN-E 7 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Nana (Sims) Collins]
Thelma J. Collins, 73, Ozark, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, in Spanish Rose Residence
Home. She was born Feb. 18, 1919, the daughter of Fred and Nana Sims Collins. She was
a member of Selmore Christian Church from an early age. A retired clerk from the U.S.
Post Office in Ozark, she had worked there for many years. Survivors include two
nephews, Charles Everett Collins and family, Springfield, and Larry Allen Collins and
family, Highlandville; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held
Thursday, Oct. 1, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating.

Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore
Christian Church.
Collins, Thomas Allen 2 May 1912 - 13 Jul 1973 OH 19 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Fred & Zenanna "Nana" (Sims) Collins; married Juanita]
Funeral services for Thomas Allen Collins, 61 of Ozark were held at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Selmore Christian Church with the Revs. Lynn Swadley and M. R.
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Adams of
Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Juanita; one son, Larry of the home; one brother,
James of Route 1 and one sister, Miss Thelma Collins of Ozark.
Collins, Ward C. 16 Jun 1892 - 26 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
[Note: Son of James Willis & Mary R. (Keltner) Collins; married 7 Apr 1917 Ora Lee
Hanks 15 Oct 1891 - 3 Aug 1928]
Ward C. Collins, 86, long-time Selmore area resident, died Monday at the
Northside Nursing Home in Springfield. Services were held Wednesday in the Adams
Chapel with the Rev. Mike McGinnis officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery.
Mr. Collins lived at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Virginia Whittington, 2738 E.
Linwood, Springfield, for the last six years before entering the nursing home. He was a
retired carpenter and farmer. Survivors include one son, Burl, Tulsa, Okla.; another
daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, Brookline; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
AND
Collins, Ward C. 16 Jun 1892 - 26 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p11
We wish to thank everyone for the prayers, visits, flowers, food and the many
kindnesses shown us during the illness and death of our father, Ward Collins. Mr. &
Mrs. Roy Smith Mr. & Mrs. Burl Collins Mr. & Mrs. Jack Whittington
Collins, Zula E. 12 Apr 1873 - 7 Jun 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of James Willis & Mary R. (Keltner) Collins]
Miss Zula E. Collins of Selmore died Tuesday in a Springfield hospital eight days
after a fall at her home in which she sustained fractures of a hip and shoulder. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Selmore Christian Church with the Rev.
A. Taylor Mahanay of Republic officiating. Miss Collins was born April 12, 1873, the
daughter of James W. and Mary R. Collins, and was a lifelong resident of the Selmore
community. She died at age 77. She joined the Highlandville Christian Church in 1894,
and in 1909 became a member of the Selmore Christian Church, of which she was a
member at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, a
brother, Ross, and a brother that died in infancy. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Della
Smith of Ontario, Calif., three brothers, Fred, Charles and Ward, all of Ozark; nine nieces
and six nephews.
Collison, John Thomas, Jr. 1966 - May 2005 SN-L 13 May 2005
Funeral services for John Thomas Collison Jr., age 38, of Highlandville, who
passed away on Wednesday, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Collison, Sallie (Olson) 28 Jul 1935 - 17 Mar 2006 SN-L 19 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Merril & Blanch (Barnett) Olson; married 7 Mar 1960 Raymond
Collison]
Sallie Olson Collison, 70, passed away on March 17, 2006, in her home in Nixa
surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 28, 1935, in San Francisco,
California, to Merril and Blanch (Barnett) Olson, spending many years in California.
Sallie became the lifelong partner of Raymond Collison when they were married on
March 7, 1960, in Reno, Nevada and to this union two daughters were born. She had
many passions, including spending time with her family and her dog, Max. Sallie enjoyed
gardening and watching the hummingbirds. Her favorite flower was the sunflower. She
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents,
one brother and sister, and granddaughter, Heather Anthony. Survivors include her loving
husband of the home, Raymond; daughters, Rebecca Collison-Anthony of Nixa and
Deborah Sullivan-Bolan of Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren, Levi, Sarah, and Harmony
Anthony, Paige Palmer and Cami Bolan; one great-granddaughter, Laine Palmer; nieces
and nephews; and many kind, loving, and devoted friends. Funeral services will be held
on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at 2 p.m. at ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte
Chapel. Cremation will follow the service. Online condolences can be made at
www.thieme-shadel.com.
Colombo, Shawn Hill 2 Aug 1965 - 11 Aug 2006 SN-L 15 Aug 2006
Shawn Hill Colombo, age 41, of Ozark passed away on Friday. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Fellowship Bible Church, Rogersville. Visitation
will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
AND
Colombo, Shawn Hill 2 Aug 1965 - 11 Aug 2006 SN-L 16 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Gordon J. & Glenda Colombo]
Shawn Hill Colombo, age 41, of Ozark, passed away Friday, August 11, 2006
following a sudden heart attack. He was born August 2, 1965 in Upland, California.
Shawn loved his family and enjoyed spending time with others. He liked to fish and
enjoyed all animals. He liked to spend time at the Ozark Senior Center, volunteering
there and with gardening around the Ozark square. Survivors include: His mother, Glenda
Colombo Bayer; his step-father, Edgar Bayer; an uncle, Dan Douglass; several other
aunts and uncles; and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon
J. Colombo. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 17, at Fellowship
Bible Church, 4855 S. Farm Road 205, Rogersville. Visitation will be from 6-7:00 pm
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Colvin, Rosaella (Green) d 28 Aug 1992 age 68 NN-E 9 Sep 1992
Rosaella Colvin, 68, Houston, Texas, died Friday, Aug. 28. Rosaella Green
graduated from Ozark High School in 1941 and attended SMS before moving to Texas.
Survivors include her husband, James, Houston; two daughters, Rebecca Fields, Houston,
and Brenda Marsh, Bakersfield, Ca.; two sisters, Eulamae Haefling, Ozark, and Clella
Amsler, Billings; and one brother, Waldo Green, Nixa; and seven grandchildren. Services
were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Congress Avenue Baptist Church.

Combs, Cara Dawn Shipman 1 Feb 1993 - 1 Feb 1993 OH 10 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of Larry Combs & Tammy Shipman]
Cara Dawn Shipman Combs, infant daughter of Tammy Shipman and Larry
Combs was stillborn at birth Feb. 1, 1993 at Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield.
Maternal grandparents are Jim Shipman, Fort Carson, Colo., and Gertie Harvill, Sparta;
paternal grandparents are Sue and Junior Combs, Taneyville. Graveside services were
Thursday, Feb. 4, at Chadwick Memorial Cemetery with the Rev. Bally Johnson
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Combs, Clara F. (DeBrunner) 27 Jun 1871 - 4 Jul 1957
CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara F. Combs, 86 of Springfield, who died Thursday,
July 4 at Springfield Baptist hospital, were held Saturday, July 6, at 10:00 a.m. in St.
Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings, with the Rev. R. G. A. Baries officiating. Burial
was in the church cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She
was a native of Sigourney, Iowa, coming to Billings early in life where she lived until
moving to Springfield three years ago. She was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical
Church at Billings. Survivors include one son, Leonhardt M. Combs of Springfield; one
brother, Charles F. DeBrunner of Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Scholtz and Mrs.
Anna Jones of West Plains and Mrs. Anna Hedgpeth of Ozark.
Combs, Claud O. 7 Aug. 1907 – 14 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 17 Dec. 1997
[Note: Son of Norman Combs & Emma Mae (Rayl) Combs; married 19 Feb 1938
Dorothy Thurman 11 Feb 1920 - 10 Aug 2001]
Claud O. Combs, age 80, of Ozark, died Sunday morning, December 14, 1997, in
St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born August 7, 1907, in Taney County and as
the son of James Norman Combs and Emma Mae (Rayl) Combs. His parents preceded
him in death, as did five sisters, Ethel Brown, Gertie Hunter, Minnie May, Stella
Williams, and Hattie Combs, two brothers, John and Walter Combs, and a foster sister,
Edith Grenia. Claud and his wife of fifty-nine years, Dorothy (Thurman) Combs,
operated Combs Trading Post at Highlandville. Claud later became district manager of
Joyce Wholesale Lumber Company, and retired from that company. He was also
interested in farming and owned several farms and raised cattle in Christian County.
Claud was a Christian and was baptized into the Selmore Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two sons and their wives, Junior C. and Virginia
Combs, Nixa, and Jerry D. and Jean Combs, Ozark; five grandchildren and spouses,
Terry and Tina Combs, Pamela and Mike Madden, Lisa and Sam Berg, Teresa and Kevin
Picard, and Darren and Shelby Combs; five great-grandchildren, Brittany and Cody
Gibson, Hannah and Deau Picard, and Braden Berg; and a host of nieces, nephew, and
friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Don Washam and Dr. Elmer “Mac” McCulley officiating. Burial was in
Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.
Combs, Delana M. (Hart) 1938 - 9 Jan 2007 SN-L 11 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Gladys Hart; married Bill Combs]
Delana M. Combs, 68, went home to be with her Heavenly Father after a long and
courageous fight with lung cancer on January 9, 2007. Delana was a strong woman of

faith who loved her family dearly. She enjoyed all family gatherings and prayer time
before family meals. Her prayers always included those who might be afflicted and that
Jesus would bring healing to their bodies. These special occasions were an opportunity
for her to cook delicious food for her family. She enjoyed all sorts of arts and crafts. Her
hands were always busy. She was a good neighbor. She would always give you a wave
and a loud "howdy" as you'd pass by. Delana held many different jobs in her lifetime:
sewing machine operator, real estate agent, telephone operator, school bus driver, hotel
manager, Silver Dollar City just to name a few. Delana was a good role model in how to
take care of a family. She spent time with all of her grandchildren. She would take care of
any of us when we were ill. She always wanted to know, "When are you coming back?"
Delana was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Gladys Hart, and daughter,
Teresa. Delana is survived by her loving husband, Bill, and their children, J.E. Combs, of
Lebanon, Joseph Combs and his wife, Jeanne, of Ozark, John Combs and his wife,
Donna, of Springfield, Vanessa Schrader and her husband, Matt, of Galena, Mo.; and
eight grandchildren: Bobbie Jo, Damita, Beau, Matthew, Billie, Katherine, James and
Teresa. Services will be conducted by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be
today, January 11, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Chapel. Services will be Friday, January
12, 2007, at 12:30 p.m.. Burial following at 2 p.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Friends and family may sign the guest book on line at www.walnut
lawnfuneralhome.com.
Combs, Dorothy Dean (Thurman) 11 Feb 1920 - 10 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Charity (Williams) Thurman; married 19 Feb 1938 Claud
O. Combs 7 Aug. 1907 – 14 Dec. 1997]
Dorothy Dean Combs, 81, Ozark, departed this life Friday afternoon, Aug. 10,
2001, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Feb. 11, 1920, in Taney
County, the daughter of Walter and Charity Williams Thurman. On Feb. 19, 1938,
Dorothy and Claud O. Combs were married. Together they operated Combs Trading Post
in Highlandville. Later Dorothy was employed by Zenith Manufacturing Plant and
FASCO Industries, retiring from Zenith. She and Claud owned several farms and raised
cattle in Christian County. Claud preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1997, after 59 years
of marriage. Also preceding her were her parents and a sister, Delphia. Dorothy was a
member of Selmore Baptist Church, but had recently been attending First Baptist Church,
Ozark. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Junior C. and Virginia Combs, Nixa,
and Jerry D. and Jean Combs, Ozark; five grandchildren and spouses, Terry and Tina
Combs, Pamela and Mike Madden, Lisa and Sam Berg, Teresa and Kevin Picard, and
Darren and Shelby Combs; 10 great-grandchildren, Brittney and Cody Gibson, Hannah
and Beau Picard, Braden and Cooper Berg, Sophia Combs, Dalton and Keeley Combs,
and Riley Madden; two sisters, Delcie “Pet” Daniels and her husband, Jim, Kirbyville,
and Daisy Edwards, Sacramento, Calif.; a brother-in-law, Sidney Edwards, Ozark; and a
host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Don Washam and Pastor Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be
from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. 8/12/2001 Springfield News-Leader.
Combs, Jerry Dean 18 Aug 1944 - 6 Sep 2004

SN-L 8 Sep 2004

[Note: Son of Ethyl & Susie Combs; married Megnona]
Jerry Dean Combs, Taneyville, died Monday, Sept. 6, 2004, at the Harry S
Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital in Columbia. The son of Susie and Etcyl Combs,
Jerry was born in Bradleyville on Aug. 18, 1944, and lived most of his life in Taney
County. He served in the United States Army from 1965 to 1967 and worked as a union
ironworker for many years. Jerry played center on Bradleyville High School's first state
championship basketball team in 1962. Jerry is survived by his loving mate, Megnona, of
the home; sons Wes and Wade Combs; his mother, Susie Combs; sister Peggy Combs
Weaver; brothers Joe and Leon Combs; and Megnona's children, Brian, Robert, Nicole
and Shawna; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral will be
conducted by Kissee-Vest Mortuary, Forsyth. Visitation will be Thursday evening from 6
to 8 p.m., and the funeral will be at the White River Valley Association building Friday at
2 p.m. Interment will be at Patterson Cemetery on the banks of Beaver Creek near
Bradleyville.
Combs, Lucille May (Bilyeu) 1927 - 12 Aug 1966 CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Vernon O. Combs., 39, of Kansas City who died
following surgery in a hospital there on Aug. 12, were held at Oak Ridge Church on
Monday, Aug. 15 with Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery
with a Kansas City funeral director in charge. Survivors include her husband, three sons
and two daughters, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Bilyeu of Clever;
and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Weatherman of Spokane.
Combs, Verta R. 12 Nov 1894 - 11 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Verta R. Combs, 96, Rock Port, Mo., died Monday, March 11, 1991, at a hospital
in Wichita, Kan. She was born in Wathena, Kan., and graduated from Corning, Mo.,
High School. She moved to Rock Port in 1970. She was a member of the Rock Port
Baptist Church, where she had taught Sunday school for more than so years. In 1913 she
married Albert "Jack" Combs in Corning. He died in 1971. She was also preceded in
death by a son, Jack Jr.; three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include a son, William
P. Combs, Ozark; two daughters; Helen Howard, Wasco, Calif., and Evelyn Morris,
Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
Combs, Virginia Lee (Woods) 14 Jul 1925 - 3 Nov 1991 OH 7 Nov 1991
Virginia Lee Combs, 66, Ozark, died at 11:46 p. m. Sunday, Nov. 3, 1991 in her
home after a long illness. She was born July 14, 1925, in Kansas City to Edna Marie and
Robert Dale Woods. She graduated from the University of Houston in 1947 with an
associate of arts degree. In 1947 she received her RN license and on March 18, 1949, she
was sworn in as a U. S. Navy Reserve nurse. She was discharged from active duty on
Sept. 13, 1952 with the rank of Lt. JG. She married Albert Joe Combs on Feb. 2, 1955.
She worked in various positions in Colorado and California, retiring in 1987. She moved
to Ozark in 1990. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Michael
Tenneson; two grandchildren, Gabriel and Joshua Tenneson; her mother, Edna Woods,
Ozark; two brothers and their wives, Thomas and Delores Woods, Kansas City, and
Robert and Catherine Woods, Arroyo Grande, Calif; and a number of nieces, nephews
and cousins. Graveside services were held Wednesday at Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark,

with the Rev. Burton W. Pierce officiating. Memorial donations may be made in the
name of Virginia Combs to the Leukemia Society of America through Harris Colonial
Chapel, P. O. Box 326, Ozark, MO 65721
Combs, Walter J. 20 Aug 1920 - 20 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: Son of James Norman Combs and Emma Mae (Rayl) Combs; SSDI gives official
residence as Kansas City, but last benefit to Forsyth]
FORSYTH - Services for Walter J. Combs, 57, Forsyth, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday
in Clarkson Chapel with the Rev. Glasco Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Ozarks
Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Combs died at 8:50 a.m. Sunday in Skaggs Community
Hospital, Branson, following a short illness. He was a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include two brothers, Claude, Ozark and John, Forsyth; and a sister, Mrs. Stella
Williams, Kissee Mills.
Combs, William P. 1 Oct 1928 - 10 Feb 1996
William P Combs, age 67, of Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 1996 in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born Oct. 1, 1928 in Rockport, Missouri, and was the
son of Albert J. and Verta Combs. Mr. Combs was a member of First Baptist Church,
Wasco, California and Wasco Lodge No. 583, F & A.M. He was owner of Combs Auto
Supply in Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Annabelle; three children, Kathy Combs,
Clarksville, Tennessee, Douglas G. Combs and his wife, Debi, Great Falls, Montana, and
Linda Combs, Ozark; four grandchildren; and two sisters, Evelyn Morris, Wichita, Ks.,
and Helen Howard, Wasco, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant
son, Michael Ray Combs; and a brother, Jack Combs. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m.,
Monday, Feb. 12 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. A Masonic Service followed visitation on Sunday
morning. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Comer, John Paul 31 Dec 1912 - May 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Leona]
AVA - Services for John Paul Comer, 64, Ava were at 10 a.m. Thursday in
Clinkingbeard Chapel here with the Revs. Glesco Roberts and Tom Johnson officiating.
Burial was in Ava Cemetery. Mr. Comer died at 11 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a long illness. He was a farmer and a resident of Ava all his life. Mr.
Comer was a charter member of Sandy General Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Leona; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Humbyrd, Ava, Mrs. Jeanie Cummins,
Marshfield, and Mrs. Juanita Menzies, 792 North Frost, Springfield; three sons, Rev.
John Comer, Ozark, The Rev, Bob Comer, Ava and Bill of the home; a sister Miss Helen
Ewing, Thornfield; and 10 grandchild.
Compton, Bessie Ellen (Jones) 8 Mar 1896 - 11 Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of Riley & Mary Ellen (McElhaney) Jones; married Claude C.
Compton 19 Sep 1888 - 18 Jan 1976]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Bessie Ellen Compton, 80, Billings, were at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday in Billings First Baptist Church with the Revs. Doug Hammett and Pete
Wells officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever, under direction of

Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Compton died Sunday morning in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a short illness. She was a longtime resident of Billings and Clever, and
was a member of the Pleasant Valley Community Church. Surviving are six sons, Boyd
of Clever, Roy of Nixa, Gene of Clarinda, Iowa, Floyd of Marionville, Lloyd of Buffalo
and Willie of Republic; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Mooneyham, Billings, and Mrs. Cleva
Middleton, Nixa; 25 grandchildren, four step grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
Compton, Boyd W. 2 Oct 1912 - 31 Jul 1996
[Note: mar 1 Apr 1936 Neva Mae 15 Aug 1915 - 3 Nov 1989]
Boyd W. Compton, 83, Republic, died Wednesday morning, July 31, 1996, in his
home. He retired from Topco Company as a Supervisor. He later worked for Meadors
Funeral Home and Wommack Monument Company. He was a member of the Union
Ridge Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Neva Mae Roy
Compton, November 3, 1989. He was united in marriage August 22, 1990 to Lora V.
Brewer. He is survived by his wife, Lora; two sons and their wives, J.C. and Judy
Compton, Springfield, and Carroll and Lou Compton of Republic; two step-sons, Jack
Wilson, Nixa and Gary Wilson, Republic; two step-daughters, Eileen Harmon and Maxie
Faye Metcalf, both of Crane; five brothers, Willie, Republic, Roy, Nixa, Gene, Arizona,
Floyd, Springfield, and Lloyd of Buffalo; two sisters, Ellen Mooneyham, Billings, and
Cleva Middleton, Nixa; three granddaughters; five Great-grandchildren; 12 stepgrandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews and a host of other friends and relatives. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday,
August 2, 1996 in the Meadors Funeral Home, Republic with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and
Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will
be form 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Union Ridge Cemetery Fund. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader August 1, 1996}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Compton, Claude C. 19 Sep 1888 - 18 Jan 1976 OH 22 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: Son of George & Tennessee (Snodgrass) Compton; married Bessie E. Jones 8
Mar 1896 - 11 Apr 1976]
BILLINGS - Services for Claude C. Compton, 87, Billings, were at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in the First Baptist Church here with the Revs. Doug Hammett and Pete Wells
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever, under direction of
Meadors of Clever. Mr. Compton died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in his home after a long
illness. He was a lifelong Billings and Clever resident and was a retired farmer and
stockman, He was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Bessie Ellen; six sons, Boyd, of Clever, Roy of Nixa; Gene of Clarinda, Iowa, Floyd of
Marionville, Loyd of Buffalo, and Willie of Republic; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen
Mooneyham, Billings and Mrs. Cleva Middleton, Nixa; 25 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren.
Compton, Gertrude "Gertie" (Baty) 8 Mar 1917 - 29 Nov 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Dolly (Weatherford) Baty; married Lester Compton 23 Nov
1913 - Apr 1985]

Gertrude "Gertie" Compton, age 84, of Ozark, died Nov. 29, 2001, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born March 8, 1917, the daughter of Henry
and Dolly (Weatherford) Baty. During her youth, the family lived in Rogersville. Her
parents preceded her in death as well as her husband, Lester in 1985, a granddaughter
Robin Mitchell Reitz, three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include: Three children,
Nancy Smith, Ozark, Billy Compton and wife Georgeanne, Lake Charles, La., and Sue
Taylor and husband Tom, Ozark; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Mabel Foster, Springfield; special nieces, nephews, family
and friends. A graveside funeral was Dec. 2 in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Springfield, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark
Compton, Gracie Earnestine (Miller) 28 Apr 1917 - 28 Jun 2002
[Note: married 8 Oct 1935 Roy I. Compton 21 Sep 1914 - 26 Jul 2003]
Gracie Earnestine Compton, age 85 of Nixa, passed away Friday, June 28, 2002
in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born April 28, 1917 in Illinois, the daughter of
Charlie and Nellie (Maples) Miller. On October 8, 1935, she and Roy Irvin Compton
were married. Mrs. Compton attended Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband; a sister, Ailene Dodson, Republic; a brother, Loren Miller, Walnut Grove; and
nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Olen and Charles preceded her in death. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 30, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Carl Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery, south of Boaz.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, June 29 2002.
Compton, Mary Lou (Foster) 1883 - 10 Nov 1960 CCR 17 Nov 1960 p5
[Note: married Addison Compton 1907]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Compton, 77 of 805 North Kansas in
Springfield, who died Thursday morning in Burge Protestant Hospital, were held at 2
p.m. Saturday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. She was a native of Christian County and a
lifelong resident of this area. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is
survived by a son, Lester E. with whom she made her home; seven grandchildren, four
great grandchildren; a brother, James Foster of Corpus Christi, Texas.
Compton, Neva Mae 15 Aug 1915 - 3 Oct 1989
[Note: married 1 Apr 1936 Boyd W. Compton 2 Oct 1912 - 31 Jul 1996]
Funeral services for Neva Mae (Granny) Compton, 74, of Republic, were held at
1:30 p.m. Monday in Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev Ronnie Wilson and Pastor
Tom Lawing officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery south of Clever. Mrs.
Compton died Friday morning at Lester E. Cox Hospital South following a long illness.
She was a longtime resident of the Republic-Clever communities, a member of Union
Ridge Baptist Church, the Clever Senior Citizens Friendship Center and a former
employee of the Meadors Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Boyd; two sons
and their wives, Carroll and Lou Compton of Republic, J. C. and Judy Compton of
Springfield; one sister, Opal Maples of Clever; three granddaughters; four great-

granddaughters; and one great-grandson. Neva was always a pleasant and friendly
person and was always willing to help out. She will be missed by all who have had the
good fortune to have known her.
Funeral Card: NEVA MAE COMPTON, Aug. 15, 1915 - Oct. 3, 1989. SERVICES
HELD: Meadors Chapel, Republic, Mo. November 6, 1989 at 1:30 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Ronnie Wilson, Pastor Tom Lawing. ESCORTS: Bob Roy, Alvin
Roy, Tommy Roy, Dean Lehman, Floyd Compton, Joe Dean Maples
MUSIC: The Hosea Bilyeu Family. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Union Ridge Cemetery
MEADOWS FUNERAL HOMES, Republic, MO. Contributed by the Clever Older
Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Compton, Ordrie (Hicks) 24 Aug 1894 - 1 Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Ordrie Compton, 82, Route 1, Fordland,
were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of here. Mrs. Compton died
at 5:45 Tuesday in Christian County Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a
lifelong resident of the Rogersville and Fordland areas and was a member of the
Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Harold of Pittsfield, Ill; three sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Weter, Chadwick, MO, Mrs. Gertie Rumple, Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs. Louise
Wilson, Marshfield; a brother, Paul Hicks, Springfield; a grandchild and two great
grandchildren.
Compton, Roy I. 21 Sep 1914 - 26 Jul 2003
SN-L 28 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Claude & Bessie (Jones) Compton; married 8 Oct 1935 Gracie Earnestine
Miller 28 Apr 1917 - 28 Jun 2002]
Roy I. Compton, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2003 in
Christian Health Care of Nixa. He was born September 21, 1914 in Middleton, Idaho, the
son of Claude and Bessie (Jones) Compton. On October 8, 1935, he and Gracie Miller
were united in marriage. Mr. Compton was a dairy farmer and also was employed by the
Missouri Highway Department. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa. He
took pride in his garden. His wife preceded him in death in 2002. He was also preceded
in death by his parents and a brother, Boyd Compton. Survivors include six brothers and
sisters, Ellen Mooneyham, Billings, Lloyd Compton, Buffalo, Floyd Compton,
Springfield, Cleva Middleton, Nixa, Gene Compton, Tucson, Arizona, and Willie
Compton, Republic, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
July 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Carl Curtis officiating. Burial will
follow in Union Ridge Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
AND
Compton, Roy I. 21 Sep 1914 - 26 Jul 2003
CCH-N 6 Aug 2003
Roy I. Compton, 88, Nixa, died July 26, 2003, in Christian County Health Care of
Nixa. He was born Sept. 21, 1914, in Middleton, Idaho, the son of Claude and Bessie
(Jones) Compton. On Oct. 8, 1935, he and Gracie Miller were married. Compton was a
dairy farmer and also employed by the Missouri Highway Department. He was a member
of Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa. He took pride in his garden. His wife preceded him
in death in 2002. He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Boyd

Compton. Survivors include six brothers and sisters, Ellen Mooneyham, Billings, Lloyd
Compton, Buffalo, Floyd Compton, Springfield, Cleva Middleton, Nixa, Gene Compton,
Tucson, Ariz., and Willie Compton, Republic; and nieces and nephews. Services were
held at 2 p.m. July 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Carl Curtis
officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery, Boaz.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Conard, Clarence F. “Buck” 13 Mar 1898 - 12 Mar 1965 CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married Frederica Catherine "Freddie" Schichiti 9 Aug 1910 - 24 Jan 1996]
Rosary services for C. F. “Buck” Conard, 66, were at 7:30 Sunday night in Harris
Chapel here. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Monday in the St. Joseph the Worker Church,
of which he was a member. The Rev. Joseph Gosche officiated with burial in Ozark
Cemetery. Mr. Conrad died at 7:40 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a
two-month illness. He had lived on a farm west of Ozark 20 years and for six years
operated the Hill Top Sales Barn. Survivors include his wife, Fredrica; and two brothers,
Charles, Independence and Carl, Leavenworth, Wash.
Conard, Frederica Catherine "Freddie" (Schichtl) 9 Aug 1910 - 24 Jan 1996 CCH-N
27 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of George & Anna (Scheirlang) Schichtl; married Clarence "Buck"
Conard 13 Mar 1898 - 12 Mar 1965]
Frederica Catherine "Freddie" Conard, 85, Ozark, passed away at 9:40 p.m.
Wednesday Jan. 24, 1996, in the Spanish Rose Care Center, Ozark, following a long
illness. Freddie was born Aug. 9, 1910 in Conway, Ark., the daughter of George and
Anna Scheirlang Schichtl. She was married to Clarence "Buck" Conard, who preceded
her in death March 12, 1965. She was a retired teacher in Sparta, Nixa and Springfield
Public Schools. After retiring, she enjoyed volunteering at the Eugene Fields Elementary
School. She was honored as the Springfield Volunteer of the Year in 1993. She and her
husband farmed and owned and operated the Hilltop Sale Barn. She was a member of St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. She was active in PCCW, also their crafter
organization where she enjoyed quilting with her friends. She also served for many years
as the' church organist. Also preceding her in death are: Her parents; two sisters, Ruth
Worm and Marie Schichtl; and one brother, George Schichtl. She is survived by
seventeen nieces and nephews. She will be remembered as a loving aunt and friend.
Funeral Mass will be held today Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996, at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with the Rev. John Brath officiating. Burial will follow
in the Ozark Cemetery. Rosary services . were held yesterday at 7:00 p.m., with visitation
following in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Conarroe, Sadie M. (Freeman) 4 June 1907 – 13 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 18 Dec. 1996
Sadie M. Conarroe, 89, Ozark, died Friday, December 13, 1996, in her home. She
was born June 4, 1907, in Murieta, California, and was the daughter of Austin and
Minerva Freeman. She was a long time resident of Chino, California, before moving to
Ozark, and was a member of Chino United Methodist Church. Her husband, Warren C.
Conarroe, preceded her in death as well as a sister and three brothers. Survivors include
her daughter, Bettie Johnson, Ozark; a step-son, Donald Conarroe, Sutter Creek,

California; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert and Earl
Freeman; and a sister, Martha Simpson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 18, in the Mausoleum in Pomona Cemetery with Rev. Catie
Coots officiating. Visitation was Sun., Dec. 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Condict, Elizabeth A. 1885 - 19 Mar 1969 CCR 27 Mar 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth A. Condict, 86, Ozark, were at 10 a.m. Friday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Dale Powell officiating. Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery at Springfield. Mrs. Condict died at 1:18 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Condict was a resident of
Springfield 25 years before moving to Evansville, Ind. in 9151. She had recently moved
her from Evansville to make her home with a son, Hal W. Condict, Ozark. A former
member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, she is survived, besides
her son, by a daughter, Mrs. Allene Jackson, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Moorman,
Washington, D. C.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Condict, Hal Wear 27 Dec 1911 - 12 Jul 1992 NN-E 15 Jul 1992
Hal Wear Condict, 80, Ozark, died Sunday, July 12, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 27, 1911, in Joplin, and was a member of Ozark
Presbyterian Church. He was a chief boatswain's mate in the U.S. Navy and served in
World War II. He has been retired for 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of
the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Danny Hammons, Sparta; three sons and
daughters-in-law, Mike and Connie Condict, Ash Grove, Pete and Lukchan Condict,
Tyler, Texas, and Tom and Glenda Condict, Neosho; 16 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Allene Jackson. Services will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with graveside
services at the Springfield National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to The Kitchen, Springfield.
Conley, John 31 Jan 1891 - 20 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: married Lena; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Services for John Conley, 86 of Fordland were held Saturday in Fordland First
Baptist Church with the Rev. L. E. Stapp officiating. Burial was in West Finley
Cemetery. Mr. Conley died June 20 in his home after a long illness. Among those
surviving is his wife, Lena and a son, Irl of Fordland.
Conlon, Eunice Iris (Jondle) 20 May 1926 – 30 Jun 2000 CCH-N 5 Jul 2000
Eunice Iris Conlon, age 74, of Ozark, passed away Friday, June 30, 2000 in her
home, after a nine month battle with cancer. She was born May 20, 1926 in Moorland,
Iowa, the daughter of Henry David and Mayme Marie (Franek) Jondle. On August 26,
1947 she and Duane Emmet Conlon were married. He preceded her in death in 1987.
Mrs. Conlon retired after working as a meat wrapper for the Ozark Locker Plant. She was
active in the Highlandville Baptist Church Singles Group. Survivors include: two children, Sharon Ann Linebaugh and her husband Ronnie, Nixa, and Joe Dean Conlan and
his wife Paulette, Springfield; six grandchildren and their spouses, Randy and Shannon
Conlon, Kenny and Kristi Conlon, Christy and Cord Wilson, Phillip Linebaugh, David

and Janei Linebaugh, and Nancy and Billy Carr; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Janice Reece, Oregon, and Bernice Whittington, Iowa. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m.
Monday, July 3, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa. Visitation was Sunday in the funeral
home.
Conn, Alene McCafferty 1927 - 17 Jun 2006 SN-L 19 Jun 2006
Alene McCafferty Conn, age 78, of Nixa, passed away on Saturday in Nixa
Christian Health Care. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in McConnell Cemetery.
Conn, Joyce Jean 14 Apr 1948 - 12 May 1948 CCR 13 May 1948
[Note: Daughter of Robert & ? (McCafferty) Conn]
Joyce Jean Conn, 28-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Conn, died late
yesterday afternoon at their home on route 7. In addition to her parents, the baby is
survived by her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Conn, route 7, and Mr. and Mrs. C.L.
McCafferty. Funeral services will be held at Brookline Baptist church at 2 o’clock
Thursday afternoon with the Rev. Roy Keith officiating. Burial will be in Brookline
cemetery under direction of Klinger. –Springfield Leader & Press 3-12-48.
Conn, Lucille B. 3 Feb 1918 - Apr 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989
Memorial Services for Lucille B. Conn, 71, Ozark, were held at 7:30 p.m. Tues
day, April 4 in Adams Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Conn died at 9:24 p.m. Saturday,. April 1 in
Cox Medical Center South, Spring field, after a short illness. The body has been
cremated.
Conn, Robert Lee 4 Nov 1922 - 27 Apr 1989 NE 4 May 1989
[Note: married Alene]
Robert L. Conn, 66, Nixa, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a World War
II Army veteran and recipient of numerous citations and medals. He was a member of
High Street Baptist Church, Ozark Masonic Lodge No. 352, Scottish Rite of Joplin, and
Abou Ben Adhem of Spring field. Survivors include his wife, Alene, Nixa; a son, Allen
L., Springfield; two daughters, Brenda S. Johns, Nixa; and Linda L. Blackwell, Republic;
two brothers, Bill and Richard, Springfield; two sisters, Patsy Windham, Springfield, and
Mary Ellen Stapp, Memphis, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 29 in Green lawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating
and Masonic services following. Burial was in Mc Connell Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Shrine Crippled Children's Fund.
Conner, Howard R. 11 Apr 1903 - 25 Jun 1962
CCR 28 Jun 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Ancel & Carrie J. (Henry) Conner]
Funeral services for Howard R. Conner, 59, of Great Bend, Kan., a former
resident of Sparta, who died Monday in a Wichita hospital, were held at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Gene Roberts officiating. Burial
was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin and Son of Ozark. Survivors

include two brothers, Willard Conner of Great Bend, Kan. and Leonard of Ellinwood,
Kan.; and three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Ferdly, Odebolt, Iowa and Mrs. Frances Hull and Mrs.
Lucille Hull, both of Oldfield.
Connor, Mildred 29 Jul 1911 - 25 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991
Mildred Connor, 79, died Tuesday, June 25, 1991, in Ozark, following a long
illness. She was born July 29, 1911 in Kingston, Mass., and had lived in Ozark for many
years. She worked in Ozarks restaurants. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Coonce, Esther L. (Timm) 7 Nov 1894 - 5 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: married Roy Lee Coonce 15 Sep 1896 - 24 Oct 1981]
Esther L. Coonce, 93, of Spokane, died July 5 at the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Services for Mrs. Coonce were held July 8 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane. A native
of Woodbine, Kansas, Mrs. Coonce moved with her husband to Spokane in 1945. She
was a member of the Woodbine Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Roy, in 1981; by two children, Charles and Helen, in infancy; and by a
daughter, Rosa Hilton, in 1976. Mrs. Coonce's survivors include two sons, Bill, of
Hawthorne, California, and Homer, of Naperville, Illinois; one daughter, Mrs. Ethel
Lindsey, Chestnutridge; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one brother,
William Timm, Herington, Kansas.
Conrad, Arnold 21 Jun 1925 - 3 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Roy Edgard and Vada M. (Wilson) Conrad.; married Allie Mae died 1985;
married Nancy (Courtney) Gideon 15 Jan 1934 - 24 Jan 2006]
Arnold Conrad, 75, Clever, died at 10:41 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 21, 1925, in Hurley, Mo., to Roy
Edgard and Vada M. (Wilson) Conrad. A lifelong resident of the Hurley-Clever area, he
was a member of the Wright’s Chapel Church. He retired after 28 years from City
Utilities of Springfield. He was a Greene County Deputy. He held memberships in the
Model A Ford Car Club of America, the Masonic Lodge Gate of the Temple #422,
Springfield, and Scottish Rites 32 degrees, Joplin. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Allie Mae, in October 1985; his parents; and two brothers. He is survived by his
wife, Nancy, Clever; one daughter and her husband, Janice and Don Payne, Clever; three
stepdaughters and their spouses, Vickey and Tom Cobb, Rogersville; Glenda and Chris
Bookout, Ozark, and Sherry and Clint Fowler, Meridian, Miss.; a stepson and wife,
Stanley and Barbie Gideon, Nixa; a brother, J. B. Conrad, Hurley; six sisters, Berniece
Soutee, Stotts City, Wilma Flood, Oct Flood, Bonnie Medlin, Carlene Flood and Connie
Dean, all of Hurley; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; ten step-grandchildren;
one step great-grandchild; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Rick Flood
and the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will be in Jamesville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Contributed by June Weaver)

Conrad, Hurchel V. 1899 - 16 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
Hurchel V. Conrad, 67, a retired farmer, died Tuesday afternoon at his home
southeast of Hurley. He had suffered from a heart condition for some time. Mr. Conrad
was a native of Stone County and a member of Hurley Methodist Church. Survivors are
his wife, Sylvia; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Maples, San Bernardino, Calif. and Mrs. Doris
Mowry, Clever; four sons, Hurchel W. of Security, Colo., Arvene V. of Billings, Joe Lee
of Hurley and Guy of Springfield; six brothers, Marion, Kermit and Bill, all of Hurley.
Roy of Crane, Lewis of Modesto, Calif., and Ray of Lakeside, Ariz.; four sisters, Mrs.
Eva Barnett, Springfield, Mrs. Louise Andrus, Republic, Mrs. Margaret White, Billings,
and Mrs. Ruth Garoutte, Hurley; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30
p.m. Friday in Hurley High School with the Rev. Frank Eaton and the Rev. Wayne Jones
officiating. Burial will be in Short Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Conrad, Nancy (Courtney) Gideon 15 Jan 1934 - 24 Jan 2006 SN-L 27 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Ruth (George) Courtney; married 1949 Leon Gideon 22
Jul 1930 - 18 Aug 1985; married 1986 Arnold Conrad 21 Jun 1925 - 3 Jun 2001]
Nancy Gideon Conrad, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2006.
She was born January 15, 1934, in Elkhead, the daughter of Charles and Ruth (George)
Courtney. When she was 14 she fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Leon
Gideon. They married the next year, and loved each other until his death in 1985. In 1986
she married Arnold Conrad. They enjoyed 14 wonderful years before his death. Nancy
taught love to her family through her deep love and devotion to them. She was a
wonderful mother. Survivors include: four children and their spouses, Stanley and
Barbara Gideon, Rogersville, Vickey and Tom Cobb, Rogersville, Glenda and Chris
Bookout, Ozark, and Sherry and Clint Fowler, Philadelphia, Mississippi; 12
grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; three brothers, Charles Courtney, Fairfax,
Virginia, Louis Courtney, Vernon, Florida, and Ted Courtney, Spokane, Washington; two
sisters, Emma Brosi, Placerville, California, and Shirley Warneken, Coos Bay, Oregon;
nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by
her parents; three brothers, Pat Courtney, Jim Courtney, and John Courtney; a sister,
Katherine Fort; her first husband, Leon Gideon; and her second husband, Arnold Conrad.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chris
Bookout and Gary Jennings officiating. Burial will follow in Shipman Cemetery, Sparta,
where she will be reunited with her first love, Leon Gideon. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospices America.
Constable, Roger C. 27 Aug 1918 - 7 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: Son of ? & Carrie (?) Constable; married Fern]
Services for Roger C. Constable, 60, Rogersville, were held Saturday at the Marsh
Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in White Oak
Cemetery in Rogersville. Mr. Constable died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, from injuries he received March 27 while working as a welder at the
Montgomery Metal Co., Springfield. A lifelong resident of Rogersville, Mr. Constable
was a member of the First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors
include his wife, Fern; a son, Kenneth, Seymour; three daughters, Mrs. Kathy Major and

Mrs. Kay Bruton, both of Rogersville and Mrs. Karen Smith, Springfield; his mother,
Mrs. Carrie Constable, Rogersville and 10 grandchildren.
Conyers, Thomas Jennings, Sr. 1941 - 6 Dec 2005 SN-L 8 Dec 2005
[Note: married 1966 Marjorie Witt]
Thomas "Tom" Conyers, 64, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005,
at 8:30 p.m. in his home. He was surrounded by his family who were assisted by an
angel, named Sara. He was born in Pauls Valley, Okla., in 1941 and moved to Monett,
Mo., in 1957. He attended SMSU then joined the Navy serving in Vietnam on the USS
Kitty Hawk. He married Marjorie Witt in 1966 where he was employed with Friend Tire
first in Memphis, Tenn., then in Monett for 25 years. He left there working as Vice
President of the retail division. He then accepted a position with Reliable Lexus in
Springfield, Mo., working until November 2005. He was a member of many
organizations and was most proud of his term on the Monett School Board of Education
in Monett, Mo., and a dedicated member of James River Assembly of God in Ozark, Mo.
He is survived by his wife, Marge Conyers of Springfield; daughter and son-in-law,
Whitney and John Presnall of Diboll, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, T.J. and Cyndi
Conyers of Springfield, Mo.; a sister and brother-in- law, Chris and Ken Tornquist of
Edmond, Okla.; stepbrother and sister, John Top of San Diego, Calif., and Nancy
Kimbrell of Albuquerque, N.M.; and his two granddaughters, Corrin and Chloe Presnall
of Diboll, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennings and Lorene Conyers;
and stepmother, Mary Conyers. Visitation will be at the Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home,
in the Brentwood Chapel, 1947 East Seminole, Springfield, Mo., on Thursday evening
from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be Friday at 11 a.m. in the Clark Chapel at James River
Assembly of God. A private military burial will be Monday at 9 a.m. in the Missouri
Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial donations may be made to Camp Barnabas,
in Purdy, Mo.
Cook, Alma Jessie (Snodgrass) 24 Jun 1914 - 6 May 1996 CCH-N 8 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Rufus R. & Letha A. (Pruitt) Snodgrass; married 14 May 1938 Carlos
Efton Cook]
Alma Jessie Cook, 81, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 6, 1996, at
5:25 am. in Cox Medical Center, North. Alma was born on June 24, 1914 in Nixa, the
daughter of Rufus R. and Letha A. Pruitt Snodgrass. She married Carlos Efton Cook on
May 14, 1938 in Springfield, and to this union 4 children were born. Alma was a
wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and aunt who loved doing for her family. She
enjoyed quilting and baking and will be greatly missed by all her family. She is survived
by her husband, two sons, Carlos of Mt. Vernon and Richard of Springfield; a daughter,
Sylvia Cunningham of Springfield; two brothers, Melvin of Springfield and Tilford of
Redlands, CA; a sister, Helen of Banning, CA; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren,
and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by
her parents, a brother, a sister and a daughter. Services will be Thursday, May 9, 1996 at
1:00 p.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 78 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial
donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 3050 S. National, Springfield, MO
65804.

Cook, Alonzo J. 17 Dec 1906 - 30 Aug 1966
CCR 8 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Alonzo & Lou Casty (Bunch) Cook]
Alonzo J. Cook. 59. died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday in his home in Long Beach, Calif.
He was a former resident of the Spokane community. Mr. Cook moved to California 20
years ago. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha
Miller, Springfield, Mrs. Bonnie Harrison, Fort Gibson, Okla., and Mrs. Blanche White,
Disney, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel of Nixa. The
Rev. James Kimball officiated and burial was in the Spokane Cemetery.
Cook, Arthur S. 28 Dec 1902 - 21 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Harmon Sherman & Biddie Ann (Berry) Cook: married 1931 Lena]
Arthur S. Cook, 86, of Springfield, died at 3:42 p.m. Feb. 21 at Cox Medical
Center North. Services for Mr. Cook were held Feb: 23 at the Greenlawn Chapel South,
Springfield. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Cook was born Dec. 28, 1902, in
Walnut Shade. He was a longtime resident of Springfield, having worked for the AG
Wholesalers for more than 10 years. He was also a municipal employee of the Springfield
City Park Department for more than 10 1/2 years. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the United
States Army, having served as a Coast Artilleryman and as a Mess Sergeant. He attended
the Praise Assembly of God Church in Springfield, and was a member of Henderson
Masonic Lodge No. 477 in Rogersville. Surviving are his wife, Lena, of 57 years; two
brothers, Paul, of California, and Earl, of Rogersville; and several nieces and nephews.
Cook, Clara Lou (Shelton) 8 Mar 1880 - 27 May 1962 CCR 31 May 1962 p2
[Note: Daughter of William & Ellen (Forgey) Shelton; married Charles R. Cook]
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Lou Cook, 82, who died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday at
the Christian Rest Home in Ozark, were held at 2 p.m. today in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel in Ozark with Rev. James Robinson officiating. Burial was in Ozark City
Cemetery. She spent most of her life in the Ozark community.
Survivors include two
sons, Delbert Cook of Ozark and James Cook of San Diego, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs.
Nita Reed of Stafford, Texas, Mrs. Fern Atkins of Austin, Minn., and Mrs. Loreen Roy of
Cucamonga, Calif.; five brothers, Albert, Bill and Jake Shelton, all of Springfield, Ed
Shelton of Nixa and Jim Shelton, state of California, a sister, Mrs. Nita Pike of St. Louis
and three grandchildren.
Cook, Delbert T. 23 Jan 1905 - 23 Jan 1995 CCH-N 1 Feb 1995
[Note: Son of Charles R. & Clara Lou (Shelton) Cook]
Delbert T. Cook, 90, Ozark,died Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, in his home. He was
born Jan. 23, 1905, in Taneyville, the son of Charles and Clara Shelton Cook. He retired
in 1967 from the State Highway Department. A 46-year member of Ozark Presbyterian
Church, he has served as an elder. He was also a member and Past Master of Friend
Lodge #352. He was active in Eastern Star and was a member of the Scottish and York
Rites. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maudie Cook, as well as several brothers
and sisters. On Sept. 3, 1994, he was united in marriage to Judy Deckard Long, who
survives him. Other survivors include three stepchildren, Ronnie Long and his wife,
Connie, Springfield, Shiela Smith and her husband Robert, Nixa, and Doug Long, of the

home; and five step-grandsons. Services were Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Dr. Robert Brueck officiating. Masonic services were provided by Friend Lodge
#352. Burial followed in Ozark Cemetery.
Cook, Dora Irene (Jones) 17 Oct 1994 - 17 Aug 1911
Irene Cook 83, of Nixa passed away at 2:15 a.m. Monday, October 17, 1994 in
the Nixa Park Care Center. Mrs. Cook, a homemaker, was born August 17, 1911 in Nixa,
Missouri. The daughter of Charlie Wesley and Clara M. ( Sparkman ) Jones. She was
united in marriage May 26, 1930 in Ozark, Missouri to Leonard Cook. She was a member
of the Freemont Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two
brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Leonard; a daughter, Betty
Lou Newman of Nixa; three sons, Thurman Junior Cook and Darrell G. “ Mickey” Cook
both of Nixa and Larry Lee Cook of Ozark; two brothers, Loren Jones of Washington and
Orville “Pete” Jones of Nixa; two sisters, her twin Lorene Bolin of Bois D’ Arc, Missouri
and Bertha Coker of Aurora, Missouri.;20 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren and nine
great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a
Heritage Funeral Home at Rivermonte with burial to follow in the Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (Mo)
Leader and Press October 18, 1994. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cook, E. Lucille (Thomas) 2 Feb 1914 - 25 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
[Note: married Vernon Cook]
E. Lucille Cook, 74, of Clever, died Dec. 25 in her home following a long illness.
Services for Mrs. Cook were held Dec. 27 at the Clever Christian Church with the Rev.
Harold Mayes officiating. Burial followed in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. A homemaker, Mrs. Cook was a member of the
Clever Christian Church, CWF, and the Farm Club of Clever. Her survivors include her
husband, Vernon; two daughters, Geraldine Jones and Luella Bybee, both of Springfield;
a brother, Curtis Thomas, Billings; a sister, Wilma Lloyd, Billings; three grandsons; and
a granddaughter.
AND
Cook, E. Lucille (Thomas) 2 Feb 1914 - 25 Dec 1988
Funeral Services for Lucille Cook, 74, of Clever were held Tuesday 2 p.m. at the
Clever Christian Church with Rev Harold Mayes Officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Cook died Sunday morning in her
home following a long illness. She was a homemaker, a member of the Clever Christian
Church, the C. W. F. and Farm Club of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Vernon;
2 daughters, Geraldine Jones and Luella Bybee both of Springfield; 1 brother, Curtis
Thomas of Rt. 1, Billings; and 1 sister Wilma Loyd of Billings, 3 grandsons and 1
granddaughter. Contributions may be made to Hospice or Clever Christian Church.
Funeral Card: E. LUCILLE COOK, Feb 2, 1914 - Dec. 25, 1988. SERVICES HELD:
Clever Christian Church, December 27, 1988, at 2:00 P.M.. OFFICIATING: Rev.
Harold Mayes. ESCORTS: Ronnie Wilson, Michael Riddle, Brad Willoughby, Monty
Willoughby, Oral Gene Wilson, Lloyd Wilson, Jr.

MUSIC: Elaine Jenkins , Cheryl Schatz. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Frazier Cemetery.
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES, Clever, MO. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Cook, Earl Clem 23 Feb 1913 - 16 Jan 2007 SN-L 21 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Harmon & Biddie (Berry) Cook; married 18 Apr 1943 Letha Elizabeth
Triplett]
Earl Clem Cook, 93, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, January 19, 2007, at
Webco Manor in Marshfield. Earl was born on February 23, 1913, in Christian County,
Mo., to Harmon and Biddie (Berry) Cook. Earl was a graduate of Rogersville High
School and a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Earl was married to Letha
Elizabeth Triplett on April 18, 1943, and she preceded him in death. Earl was also
preceded in death by his daughter, Elizabeth Ann (Cook) Stone. Earl operated the Cook's
Store for over 60 years before retiring in 2000. Surviving are his son-in-law, Lincoln
Stone, of Rogersville; three grandchildren, Brenda Cantrell, of Marshfield, Danny Stone
and wife, Pam, of Fordland, and Linda White and husband, Bill, of Amoret, Mo.; eight
great-grandchildren, Jason Cantrell, Casey Whipple and husband, Casey, Jacob Cantrell,
Dennis Stone, Darren Stone, Dylan Stone, Janet White and Michael White; two greatgrandchildren, Zoie Cantrell and Marlee Cantrell-Harris; and several other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2007, at the PrestonMarsh Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, north of Rogersville.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the Mt. Olive Cemetery Fund.
AND
Cook, Earl Clem 23 Feb 1913 - 16 Jan 2007 CCH-N 24 Jan 2007
Earl Clem Cook, 93, of Rogersville, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, at Webco
Manor in Marshfield. Earl was born Feb. 23, 1913, at Christian Center in Christian
County to Harmon Shermon Cook and Biddie Ann "Berry" Cook. Earl was a member of
the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and a graduate of Rogersville High School. Earl was
married to Letha Elizabeth Triplett on April 18, 1934, and she preceded him in death in
1945. Earl was also preceded in death by his daughter Elizabeth Ann "Cook" Stone; five
brothers, Arlie Leonard Cook, Shermon Arthur Cook, Hoseph Lester Cook, Dewey
Hopsin Cook and Napolian Paul Cook; two sisters, Florence and Calista. Earl operated
the Cook Store on AD Highway for more than 60 years, retiring in 2000 due to his health.
Earl is survived by his son-in-law, Lincoln Stone, of Rogersville; three grandchildren,
Brenda Cantrell of Marshfield, Danny Stone and wife Pam of Fordland, and Linda White
and husband Bill of Amoret; eight great-grandchildren, Jason Cantrell, Casey Whipple
and husband Casey, Jacob Cantrell, Dennis Stone, Darren Stone, Dylan Stone, Janet
White and Michael White; two great-great-grandchildren, Zoie Cantrell and Marlee
Cantrell-Harris; and several other relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.,
Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville with burial in
the Mount Olive Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mount Olive Cemetery Fund.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Cook, Elic Stevens

1879 - 17 Dec 1959

CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4

Funeral services for Elic Stevens Cook, 80, who died December 17 at Burge
Hospital in Springfield, were held December 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hurley High School
Auditorium with the Rev. William Spindler officiating. Burial was in Wright’s Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Cook was converted on
October 12, 1942. He was a member of the First Methodist Church in Springfield, Mo.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Cook of the home, 437 East Grand,
Springfield; two brothers, Sherman and Harrison, both of Springfield, Mo.
Cook, Hannah Camilla
5 Oct 1983 - 13 Jan 1986
Services for Hannah Camilla Cook, 2 year old daughter of Douglas and Joy Cook,
Nixa will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Funeral Chapel, Burial will be in the Payne
Cemetery, near Nixa. Hannah died at 11:30 p.m. Monday in St John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after an illness of 4 days. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader January 15, 1986} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Cook, Hazel A. 7 Jul 1909 - 2 Mar 1973 OH 8 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Jasper & Laura Ann (Roberts) Cook]
Funeral services for Miss Hazel A. Cook, 63, of Sparta, were held at 2 p.m.
Monday at Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery, She is survived by one brother, Noel, of the home, and one nephew.
Cook, Helen Lucille (Logan) 3 Sep 1921 - 9 Sep 1998 CCH-N 16 Sep 1998
[Note: Daughter of Lawrence Morgan & Mary Helen (Frye) Logan]
Helen Lucille Cook was born in Noel, on September 3, 1921 to Lawrence Morgan
Logan and Mary Helen (Frye) Logan and passed away September 9, in her home in Nixa.
Mrs. Cook lived most of her life in and around the Sacramento, California area. While
residing in California she was employed by Robert C. Powell Developments, where her
co-workers affectionately referred to her as "Mom". In later years she moved to the Nixa
area to live with her daughter, Mrs. Helen Kroger. Mrs. Cook was a member of Victory
Baptist Church of Nixa. She enjoyed crocheting, flowers, traveling, and time spent with
her family. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-laws, Helen and John Kroger,
Nixa, Gloria and Steve Milholland of Tennessee, two sons and daughter-in-laws, James
(Jim) and Bertha Cook, and Bill and Kathy Cook, Citrus Heights, California, two sisters
and brother-in-law, Maxine and John Castbert, Sacramento, California and Mary Horgan,
Woodland, California, and one brother, Paul Logan of Sacramento, California Mrs. Cook
was preceded in death by a daughter Anita Uribe of Roseville California, her parents, and
a brother, Jack Logan of Mesa Colorado. Funeral services will be held at a later date in
Citrus Heights, California with burial to follow in Sylvan Cemetery under the direction of
Reicherts Funeral Service in Citrus Heights, California. Local arrangements were handled
by Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home of Nixa
Cook, Homer 24 Sep 1892 - 18 Aug 1974 OH 21 Aug 1974 p15
[Note: Son of William & Nancy Jane (McCoy) Cook; married 25 Oct 1916 Rosa E. Bray
10 Jul 1894 - 12 Dec 1972]

Homer Cook, 81 of Route 1, Ozark, died at 6:35 a.m. Sunday in the Foster
Nursing Home, Springfield. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Selmore Baptist
Church and the Missouri Farmer’s Board Association at Ozark for many years. Mr. Cook
is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Duggins, 1960 East Smith; one sister, Mrs.
Etta Wasson, 720 Mt. Vernon; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements were under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Cook, James Henry 12 Apr 1885 - 30 Jun 1949 CCR 7 Jul 1949
[Note: married 1919 Beatrice Givan 5 Nov 1895 - 7 Nov 1994]
Funeral services for James Henry Cook 64, who died June 30 at Oklahoma City,
Okla., after an illness of 14 years, were held Saturday, July 2, at the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel in Ozark, conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes. Burial was in Vaughan cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Cook was married to Beatrice Given of
Oklahoma City and formerly of Ozark in 1919 and to this union were born two children,
Mrs. Veronica Deplois of Oklahoma City, and a son, Jack, of the home address, now in
R.O.T.C. training at Chanute Field, Ill. Mr. Cook was at one time employed by the
M.K.T. railroad and later engaged in the automobile business. He was a Christian and
was sincerely devoted to his family. Survivors other than the immediate family include
two sisters, Mrs. Ella Bird of Oswego, N.Y., and Mrs. Carl Frostholm of Syracuse, N.Y.;
a brother, Ed Cook, of Schenectady, N.Y.; three aunts and an uncle by marriage, Mrs.
Tennie Haley, Mrs. Nannie Thomas, Mrs. Mattie Vaughan, and Luther Vaughan, all of
Ozark.
Cook, James M. 1917 - 3 Jul 1965 CCR 8 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Charles R. & Clara Lon (Shelton) Cook]
Word had been received at Ozark of the death on July 3 of James M. Cook, 48,
following a short illness in Mercy Hospital in San Diego, Calif. A native of Ozark, Mr.
Cook attended Ozark schools and later served in the Navy for 12 years. In San Diego, he
has been employed as a civil service aircraft worker. Besides his wife, Ruth of the home
and one step-daughter, Mrs, Bill Hamrick of San Diego, he is survived by a brothers,
Delbert Cook of Ozark and three sisters, Mrs. Homer Reed of Strafford, Texas, Mrs.
Herman Adkins of Austin, Minn. and Mrs. Dewey Roy of Cucamonga, Calif. Military
services and burial were July 7 at Fort Rose Grand Cemetery in San Diego.
Cook, Jesse Harold 12 Mar 1923 - 29 Jul 2001
Jesse Harold Cook, 78, Springfield, passed away at 2:43 a.m. Sunday, July 29,
2001, in Cox Medical Center South. The son of Jess and Charlotte Cook, he was born
March 12, 1923, in Riverside, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son,
Jerry Fratt; and his grandson, Aaron Teague. Mr. Cook joined the U.S. Coast Guard in
1940 and served in World War II until 1946 in the San Francisco Bay area. He was a
buyer for all camera departments with Sage’s Complete Shopping in San Bernardino,
Calif. In 1973, he purchased King Photo Supply in Lancaster, Calif., where he retired in
1990 and moved to Springfield. He was a member of Campbell United Methodist
Church, the American Legion Post 676, and the Elks Lodge #409. He is survived by his
loving wife, Mickie Ellen Cook; his daughters, Angela Stanford, Riverside, Calif., Julie
Johnson and her husband, Gary, Springfield; and Melissa Allen of Riverside, Calif.; and a

daughter-in-law, Lora Fratt, Holman, Wisc. He leaves behind 16 grandchildren, Misty
and Matt, Doug and Camille, Laurie, Kenny and Chrissy, Monica, Amanda, Jessica,
Sarah, Kristi and Tommy, Brad, Debbie and Matt; as well as 10 great-grandchildren,
Jordan, Matthew, Rachel, Kelsey, Carley, Quinton, Kenny , Steven, Haley and Dakota;
also his sister-in-law, Mimi Van Drew; his niece, Glenda and her husband, Rob; and
three great-nephews, Christopher, Eric and Tristin. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, August 1, 2001, in Campbell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Nancy
Davis officiating, under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in the
Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the
funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield. Grandpa will be missed by his loving family and
friends.
Cook, John M. 1912 - 21 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
John M. Cook, 75, Nixa, died in his home at 5:35 p.m. Monday following a long
illness. Services for Mr. Cook will be held today (Thursday) at 10:30 a.m. at the Harris
Chapel, Nixa. The Rev. Howard Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in the Wright
Cemetery, Clever. Mr. Cook was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S.
Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 434, Nixa. He was a member
of the Disabled American Veterans at Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Cook was a retired
railroad engineer, and a member of Locomotive Engineers No. 371. He is survived by
three brothers, Floyd, of San Diego, California, Roy, of Peoria, Illinois,, and Gene, of
Akron, Ohio.
Cook, John W. 30 Sep 1877 - 29 Sep 1966
CCR 6 Oct 1966 p1
John W. Cook, 88 of Route 1, Nixa, died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29 in
Veteran’s Hospital, North Little Rock, Ark., following a long illness. Mr. Cook, an
insurance broker, was a native of Edina. He lived in Kansas City from 1906 to 1943 and
then moved to Christian County. Mr. Cook was a member of South Gate Masonic Lodge
547, Kansas City, was past commander if the William R. Nelson Camp No. 7, SpanishAmericana War Veterans and John J., Pershing Camp 44, Springfield. Mr. Cook is
survived by his wife, Mabel. Funeral services were Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery. Masonic rites were conducted by Friend Lodge 352, AF & AM at Ozark.
Cook, Laura Ann (Roberts) 3 Mar 1874 - 28 Mar 1957
CCR 4 Apr 1957 p 1
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Ann Cook, 82, who died March 28 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient three days, were held Fridiay at 2:00 p.m.
at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was a lifelong resident of the Sparta
community. Survivors include one son, Noel Cook of Sparta and Mrs. Nellie Workman
of Ozark; one grandchild and two great grandchildren; one brother, Otis Roberts of
Manteca, Calif; two sisters, Miss Wealtha Roberts of Sparta and Mrs. Othena Anderson.
Cook, Laura Mae (Newman)
5 Aug 1933 - 28 Mar 1998
Laura Mae Newman Cook, 64, Nixa, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday March 28, 1998
in her home. Laura was born August 5, 1933, the daughter of Maxwell and Lena Kerr

Newman, in Nixa. Laura was a retired cook for over 23 years at the Nixa Sale Barn. She
was also a member of the Calvary Bible Church in Nixa for several years. She was
preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Annable Newman and a grandchild. She is
survived by her husband of 46 years, Thurman Cook of the home; her children, Eddie
Lee and his wife Elaine, Danny Gene and his wife Willa, Randy Dean and his wife
Glenda, Diana Lynn and her husband Dickie, Douglas Allen and his wife Susie all of
Nixa and Deborah Rose and her husband Paul of Arkansas; 13 grandchildren; 8 great
grandchildren; one sister, Mary Lou and Gerald Daun of Nixa; one brother, Joe Max and
Betty Newman, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday March 31, 1998 at
Greenlawn South Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating, burial will follow in
Payne Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday March 30 in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Dorindas Dream Foundation, Nixa. {Christian Co.
Headliner, Ozark (MO) April 8, 1998} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cook, Leonard Lee 29 Sep 1911 - 14 Jun 2000
Leonard Lee Cook, 88, Nixa, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday June, 14,
2000 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Mr. Cook, a retired carpenter,
was born September 29, 1911, in Brookline, Missouri, the son of the late William Enos
and Melissa Eugenia Pearl Thompson Cook. He was united in marriage to Dora Irene
Jones, May 26, 1930 in Ozark, Missouri. She preceded him in death on October 17, 1994.
He later married Dorothy Breeden Raab on June 26, 1997 in Nixa, Missouri. He attended
the Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa, enjoyed golfing, repairing small engines and
woodworking. Leonard was also preceded in death by a sister, Mae Bolin, and a brother,
Enos Cook. Mr. Cook is survived by a daughter, Betty Newman and her husband Joe of
Nixa; three sons, Thurman Junior of Nixa, Darrell “Mickey” and his wife Donna of
Highlandville, and Larry and his wife Eva of Ozark; his wife Dorothy of the home; two
step daughters and their husbands, Betty Jean and Jim Roberts, and Theresa and Niles
Bade, all of Springfield; a step son and his wife, Kenneth and Betty Raab of Rogersville;
three sisters and their husbands, Nona and Leonard Blevins of Highlandville, Velma and
Ed Young of Walnut Grove, and Lola and Gene Gardner of Ash Grove; six brothers,
Efton Cook, Earl Cook, Aubrey and his wife Virginia all of Springfield, Clifford and his
wife Lucy of Clever, Theodore and his wife Beatrice of Willard, and Donald and his wife
Rose of Romona, California; 20 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; 25 great great
grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Monday June 19, 2000, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home Chapel at the Rivermonte,
with Rev. Joe Fahl, officiating, burial will follow in the Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (Mo) News
Leader, June 18, 2000} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cook, Lester Ralph 15 Apr 1913 - 22 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Ralph N. & S. Lavada (Bilyeu) Cook; married Helen Lucille Logan 3 Sep
1921 - 9 Sep 1998]
Lester Ralph Cook, 76, Ozark, died Thursday, March 22, 1990, in his home,
following a long illness. He was born April 15, 1913, in Taney County, the son of Ralph
and Lavada Bilyeu Cook. Most of his life was spent in California, working as a logger.
He returned to live in this area nine years ago. Survivors include his wife, Helen, Ozark;

two sons, Frank Cook, Gualala, Calif., Lester Cook Jr., Vallejo, Calif.; three daughters,
Betty Reynolds, Gualala, Calif., Ruby Davis, Cloverdale, Calif., and Patti Leavitt, Santa
Rosa, Calif.; a brother, Linza Cook, Montsano, Wash.; and a sister, Mable Baker,
Neosho; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held in
Point Arena, Calif. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Cook, Lucille (Gott)
5 Aug 1920 - 2 Nov 2003 SN-L 4 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ed & Belle (Westmoreland) Gott; married 14 Jun 1941 Ronald L.
Cook d 9 Dec 1986]
Lucille Cook, 83, Spring field, passed away November 2 at 6:10 a.m. in her home
after a short illness. Lucille was born August 5, 1920, in Springfield, the daughter of Ed
Gott and Belle (Westmoreland) Gott. She was united in marriage to Ronald L. Cook on
June 14, 1941, and together they shared 45 years before his passing on December 9,
1986. Their union produced two daughters, Sherrie and Karen. Lucille was a life time
resident of Springfield. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was
a loving mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. She took great pride and a loving
interest in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She treasured spending time with
her family and friends and loved to reminisce about all the good times. Lucille was
preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L. Cook; her parents, Ed and Belle Gott; and
one sister, Eva Mae Pritchard. She is survived by her daughters and their families, Sherrie
and Mark Augustine and their daughter Sara Caitlyn, and Karen and Robin Durbin and
their sons Brett Tyler and Caleb Leigh, Ozark; a brother, Robert Gott; and a sister,
Virginia Hankins, both of Springfield; eight nieces and nephews; and countless friends
and loved ones. Visitation with the family will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Thursday in
Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Constance Tyndall officiating. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Springfield Community Hospice. "Look into a mother's
eyes, and you'll see faith, patience and understanding. Look into a mother's heart, and
you'll find the place where love begins. A mother's love is like music running through
you life--inspiring, comforting, encouraging and echoing off every surface to fill the
world with beauty." We love you, and you will live in our hearts forever.
Cook, Margaret K. 1892 - 22 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
Mrs. Margaret K. Cook, 77. of Springfield, died at 2 p.m. Monday, December 22,
in the City Hospital at New Rockford, N. D. Mrs. Cook came to Springfield from New
Rockford in 1949. She moved back to New Rockford in September due to ill health. She
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Elkins of New Rockford and Mrs. Ethel
Profrock of Hamberg, N. D. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 in
Harris Chapel in Nixa. The Rev. Stephen G. Johnson officiated and burial was in Wright
Cemetery.
Cook, Mary Ethel (Keltner) Tennis 5 Sep 1895 - 5 Jan 1961 CCR 12 Jan 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Mart & Rosa (Cline) Keltner; married first 24 Dec 1911 Jesse
Tennis; married second Delbert T. Cook]

Services for Mrs. Mary Ethel Cook, 65, a lifelong resident of the Ozark
community who died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be held
at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Eastern
Star services will be held. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Mrs. Cook was a member
of the Ozark Presbyterian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star No. 98 of Ozark. She
is survived by her husband, Delbert; three sons, Olin Tennis of Springfield, Theodore
Tennis of Big Bear Lake, Calif. and James Tennis of Independence; two daughters, Mrs.
Belma Rhoades and Mrs. Charles Hardesty, both of Kansas City; three brothers, Jack
Keltner of Springfield and Glen and Lesley, both of Chestnut Ridge; four sisters, Mrs.
Richard Oberlander and Mrs. Edna Powers, both of the state of California, Mrs. Essie
McMillin, Vinita, Okla. and Mrs. Luther Bilyeu of Chestnut Ridge; 12 grandchildren and
12 great grandchildren.
Cook, Maude E. (Moore) 5 Sep 1911 - 15 Aug 1976 OH 19 Aug 1976 p7
[Note: married Delbert T. Cook 23 Jan 1905 - 23 Jan 1995]
OZARK - Services for Maude E. Cook, 64, Ozark was at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. James F. Robinson officiating. Burial were in Ozark
Cemetery. Ms. Cook died at 7:10 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a
short illness. She was a native of Deepwater, Mo. and had worked for the welfare
department called the Family Service Center, first for eight years in Henry County and
then later in Christian County from March 20, 1950 until her retirement on Aug. 1 this
year. She was director of the Family Service Center her for 28 years. Mrs. Cook was also
a member of the United Presbyterian Church here, where she served as secretarytreasurer for a number of years. She was also a past matron of the Order of the Eastern
Star No. 98 here. Survivors include her husband, Delbert T.; three sisters, Miss Ruth
Hartsock, Marshall, Mrs. Grace Ricketts, Storm Lake, Iowa and Mrs. Louise Riead,
Clinton. A memorial fund has been established for Mrs. Cook to the Ozark Presbyterian
Church. Contributions may be sent to P. O. Box 328.
Cook, Noel J. 12 Jun 1915 - 1 Nov 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
Noel J. Cook, age 85, of Ozark, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2000
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born on June 12, 1915, on a farm near Sparta,
the son of Jasper and Laura Roberts Cook. Noel was a 1935 graduate of Sparta High
School. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Hazel Cook; and a nephew,
Ward Workman. Survivors include great nieces and nephews. A graveside service was
held on Friday, November 3, 2000 at, the Sparta Cemetery, under the direction of Adam's
Funeral Home of Ozark. The Reverend Ray Cartwright officiated over the service.
Cook, Ollie Nevada (Williams) Harris 12 Jul 1890 - 13 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: married first Columbus Madison Harris]
Mrs. Ollie N. Cook., 79, died at 4 p.m. Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Ray Lasiter, following a lingering illness. She had made her home with her daughter for
the past eight years. She is also survived by one son, Wesley Harris, Ozark; 10
grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Adams Chapel with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.

Cook, Raymond Enos 17 Oct 1915 - 21 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of William Enos & Malissa Pearl Eugenia (Thompson) Cook; married
Marjorie Louise; married second Wilma A.]
Raymond Enos Cook, 84, Fair Grove, MO., passed away Friday, April 21, 2000,
at 3:33 a.m. in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Raymond, the son of William
Enos and Malissa Pearl Eugenia (Thompson) Cook, was born Sunday, October 17, 1915,
in Battlefield, Missouri. Raymond was a retired maintenance worker for the State
Highway Department. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Marjery
Louise; and a sister, Mae Bolin. Raymond is survived by his wife, Wilma A., whom he
married on June 22, 1986, in Fair Grove, MO. Also surviving are his children, Shirley
Kistner and her husband, Harold, Springfield, Garry L., Springfield, James Raymond and
his wife, Beverly, Fair Grove, Debbie Hemsworth and her husband, Kevin, Lead Hill,
Ark., and Vicki Traficanti and her husband, Rick, Springfield; his stepchildren, Ronnie
Ryan, Janice Schieble, and Jacqueline Williams, all of the State of California; seven
brothers, Leonard and his wife, Dorothy, Nixa, Efton, Springfield, Earl, Springfield,
Aubrey and his wife, Virginia, Springfield, Clifford and his wife, Lucy, Clever, Theodore
and his wife, Beatrice, Willard and Donald and his wife, Rose, State of California; three
sisters, Velma Young and her husband, Ed, Ash Grove, Mo., Nona Blevins and her
husband, Leonard, Highlandville, and Lola Gardner and her husband, Gene, Walnut
Grove; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, 2000, in Harris
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Tom Stewart officiating. Visitation was held from 7
to 8 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2000, in the funeral home.
Cook, Ronald Howard 14 Aug 1940 - 21 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Eldon & Claudia Cook; married Lola]
Ronald Howard Cook, 47, formerly of Marionville, died March 21 in his home in
Hillsdale, Kansas. Services for Mr. Cook were held in the First Baptist Church of Paola,
Kansas, March 23. Burial was in Hillsdale Cemetery. Born Aug. 14, 1940, to Eldon and
Claudia Cook in Logan, Missouri, Mr. Cook spent his childhood years in Logan. He
attended school in Marionville, after which he spent three years in the U.S. Army serving
in Korea. He worked for the Johnson County Water Company for 23 years, until retiring.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eldon Cook. His survivors include his wife, Lola;
three sons, Bradley, Brian, and Brett, all of the home; his mother, Claudia Cook,
Marionville; four brothers, Roger and Eldon, both of the Kansas City area, Jerry, Mount
Vernon, and Larry, Marionville; three sisters, Kay Herndon, Marionville, Sara Fugitt,
Republic, and Kathy Roller, Bruner; and several nieces and nephews.
Cook, Rolla R., Rev. 1890 - Sep 1955
The Rev. Rolla R. Cook, 65, of Hollister, died at 4:45 o’clock last Friday
afternoon in the hospital at Aurora, following a lingering illness. The deceased was a
native of Christian County and spent his entire life in this state and mostly in this area.
He was ordained to the ministry of the Missionary Baptist Church about 30 years ago and
had served as pastor of the Baptist churches in Spokane, Clever, Crane, Republic,
Branson and Springfield. He also served the denomination as county missionary in
Lawrence, Taney, Christian, Stone, Texas and Dent Counties. He was most sincere in his

work and the church feels a great loss in his death. Mr. Cook is survived by his widow,
T. Lurvada Ann; one son, Vernon of Billings, Route 1; two daughters, Mrs. Howard
Farris of Hollister and Mrs. Leon Riddle of Columbia; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Gress of
Fairland, Okla., and Mrs. Minnie Fowler of the state of Oregon; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Baptist Church at Clever with Revs.
Floyd Hanks and J. Ernest Cox officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1 September 1955, in the margin.
AND
Cook, Rolla R., Rev. 1890 - 26 Aug 1955
CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
The Rev. Rolla R. Cook, 68 of Hollister, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday at an Aurora
hospital after a long illness. A native of Christian County, Rev. Cook had been a patient
at the hospital for four days. Mr. Cook was ordained a minister about 30 years ago and
has been pastor of Baptist churches in Clever, Crane, Republic and Branson, where he
retired in 1953. He also had been pastor of the Northwest Baptist Church in Springfield
and a Baptist missionary to Lawrence, Christian, Taney. Stone, Texas and Dent Counties.
Survivors include his wife, T. Lurvada Ann; a son Vernon of route 1, Billings; two
daughters, Mrs. Howard Farris of Hollister and Mrs. Leon Riddle of Columbia; two
sisters, Mrs. Anna Gress of Fairland, Okla and Mrs. Minnie Fowler of the state of Oregon
and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were the Revs. Robert Lawson, Otis Ennis, Ira
Buffington, and Arthur Ellis and Eli Routh and Ted Hays. Honorary escorts were the
Revs. Ross Carter, Robert Baker, R. W. Forbis, Pete Wells, E. L. Brock and Fred
Jackman. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery east of Clever under direction of Harris of
Clever.
Cook, Rosa A. (Bray) 10 Jul 1894 - 12 Dec 1972 OH 21 Dec 1972 pA6
[Note: Daughter of George E. & Eugenia Sophronia (Davidson) Bray; married 23 Oct
1916 Homer Cook 24 Sep 1892 - 18 Aug 1974]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa E. Cook, 78, of Ozark, were held last Friday in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Guy Lawyer and Arthur Page officiating Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Mrs. Cook, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and Ozark communities, died last
Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness.
AND
Cook. Rosa E. (Bray) 10 Jul 1894 - 12 Dec 1972 OH 11 Jan 1973 p6
[Note: Daughter of George E. & Eugenia Sophronia (Davidson) Bray; married Homer
Cook 24 Sep 1892 - 18 Aug 1974]
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many relatives and friends for the prayers, cards and
flowers while a patient in the hospital and the many acts of kindness shown at the time of
her death.
The family of Rosa Cook
Cook, Rosie Mae (Johnston) 20 Sep 1953 - Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: Daughter of George & ? (Adams) Johnston]
Graveside services for Rosie Mae Cook, the victim of a hit and run accident were
held in Portersville, Calif. Jul 9. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Johnston

(formerly of Ozark). Those attending from Missouri were: Mrs. Rosie Adams. Joe Adams
and Shirley Jenkins, all of Ozark. Betty Hedgepeth of Nixa, Floyd Adams of Garrison
and Lloyd Adams of Anderson.
Cook, Ross 6 Mar 1900 - 2 Dec 1977 OH 15 Dec 1977 p10
[Note: married 14 Sep 1925 Mabel A. Johnson]
The family of Ross Cook wants to thank everyone for their different acts of
kindness during the loss of our loved one. Especially those who came to the graveside
services in such dreadful weather,. Mrs. Ross Cook, Mrs. Doris Lambeth, Mrs. L. H.
(Kay) Black.
Cook, Roy Mason 1906 - 22 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
Funeral services for Roy Mason Cook, 53 of Springfield who died Tuesday at
Burge Hospital where he had been a patient the past six weeks, were held Wednesday at
3 p.m. with Rev. Max Ranel officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery under
direction of Ralph Thieme. A native of Taney County, he lived in Ozark for several years
and moved to Springfield in 1935, where he was a painting contractor. He was a member
of the National Avenue Christian Church, United Masonic Lodge No. 5, Royal Arch
Masonic and Zaboud Council. He was a World II veteran. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Mary Lou Cook; three daughters, Susan, Ann and Janet, all of the home; his mother,
Mrs. Clara Louise Cook of Springfield; two brothers, Delbert Cook of Ozark and James
Cook of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Neta Reed of Houston, Texas, Mrs. Fern
Adkins of Austin, Minn., and Mrs. Lorene Roy of Cucamonga, Calif.
Cook, Ruby F. (Saylor) 10 Dec 1929 – 14 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Ruby F. Cook, 61, Ozark, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, March 14, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born in Paris, Mo., Dec. 10, 1929, to Gilbert
and Iva Saylor. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Michael E. Cook.
Survivors include her four children, Howard Kelley, Jefferson City, Annabelle Kelley,
Virginia Beach, Va., Robert Kelley, state of Kentucky, and Dennis Ward, Ozark; a
brother, Leslie Gilbert Saylor, Milwaukee, Wis.; two half-brothers, Leonard Saylor,
Springfield, and William Saylor, Kansas City; two half-sisters, Myrtle Sutera, state of
California, and Mary Wilson, state of Iowa; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Sunday in Auxvasse Cemetery, Auxvasse, with
the Rev. Melvin Underwood officiating. Local arrangements were under Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark.
Cook, Russell D, Jr. 8 Jul 1938 - 9 Nov 2004 SN-L 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Russell D. & Irene Cook, Sr; married Anita]
Russell (R.D.) Cook Jr., age 66, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 6:25 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, in Cox South Hospital. He was born in Clinton, Mo., on July 8,
1938, to Russell and Irene Cook Sr. He is survived by his wife, Anita Cook; three
children, Karen Barnes and husband Dennis, Sweeny, Texas, John Cook and wife Kim,
Ozark, Mo., and Kathryn Moore and husband Terry, Ozark; and seven grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law. Services are 1
p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial following in White

Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in the funeral
home.
Cook, Sarah C. (Casey) 13 Jul 1880 - 28 Aug 1973 OH 30 Aug 1973 p9
[Note: married William Thomas Cook 15 Feb 1875 - 21 Feb 1951]
Mrs. Sarah C. Cook, 93, died this week in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edith
Jones, Anderson, following a long illness. She had lived in Anderson for 11 years,
formerly resided in Ozark, Garrison and Taneycomo. In addition to Mrs. Jones, she is
survived by three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and four great great
grandchildren; two step-sons, Otis Cook, Ava and Wayne Cook, Springfield; one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Eunice Watts, Poplar Bluff; five step grandchildren and nine step
great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Cora Vandeventer, Ozark and one brother, B. F.
Casey, Shawnee, Okla. Funeral services will be held this Friday at 2:30 p.m. in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark with Charles Eakins and Ronald Blakey officiating, Burial will follow in
the Ozark Cemetery.,
Cook, Tina Lurvada Ann 24 Jun 1893 - Oct 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Tina Ann Cook, 76, of Bolivar, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Mount Sinai Baptist Church east of Clever. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery
near the church under direction of Pitts of Bolivar. Mrs. Cook was a member of the
Bolivar First Baptist Church. She died at 1:45 p.m. Friday in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Howard Farris, Bolivar, following a lingering illness. Also surviving is another
daughter, Mrs. Leon Riddle, Neosho; one son, Vernon, Route 1, Billings; one sisters,
Mrs. Albert Gray of Chestnut Ridge; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 10 October 1969, in the margin.
Cook, William Clifford 16 Oct 1913 - 2 Jul 2004 SN-L 4 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of William E. & Pearl (Thompson) Cook; married Lucy S. Bolin 25 Oct 1907
- 13 Nov 2000]
William Clifford Cook, age 90, of Clever, a farmer, died at 10:45 p.m. July 2,
2004, in Christian Health Care West. He was born Oct. 16, 1913, to William E. Cook and
Pearl Thompson Cook of Nixa, Mo. They preceded him in death. Also preceding him
were his wife, Lucy; three brothers, Leonard, Enos, and Earl; and one sister, Mae Bolin.
He is survived by four brothers, Efton of Springfield, Theodore of Willard, Donald of
Ramona, Calif., and Aubrey of Springfield; and three sisters, Nona Blevins of
Highlandville, Velma Young of Walnut Grove, and Lola Gardner of Ash Grove. Viewing
is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, Mo.
Cook, William David 1867 - 26 Jun 1957 CCR 4 Jul 1957 p1
Funeral services for William David Cook, 90, who died Wednesday, June 26 at
his home in Nixa, were held Sunday, June 30, at 2:30 p.m. in the Hurley high school
auditorium with Rev, Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in the Wright Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral home of Nixa. He was a native of Stone County, Missouri.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Maude Ethel Cook; six sons, Floyd Cook of San Diego,

Calif; John Cook of Las Vegas, New Mexico; Ernest Cook of Henry, Ill., Ross and
Clinton Cook of Peoria, Ill; and Gene Cook of Akron, Ohio; one daughter, Mrs. Cleta
Garren of Ontario, Calif; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Elic, Sherman and Harrison
Cook, all of Springfield.
Cook, William E. 9 Aug 1885 - 2 Oct 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married Pearl]
WALNUT GROVE - William E. Cook, 92, Walnut Grove, died at 5:08 p.m.
Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born in
Greene County and moved to the Walnut Grove area from Nixa in 1945. He was a retired
farmer and a member of the Bethany Christian Church near Brookline. Survivors include
eight sons, Leonard of Nixa, Clifford of Union City, Enos of Fair Grove, Eston and Earl,
both of Springfield, Donald of Eljone, Calif. Aubrey of Fruitland, Calif. and Theodore of
Willard; three daughters, Mrs. Nona Blevins, Highlandville, Mrs. Velma Young, Walnut
Grove and Mrs. Lola Gardner, Ash Grove and several grandchildren and great
grandchildren. Wilson-Brim-Daniel of Walnut Grove will announce arrangements.
Cook, William Jasper 13 Jul 1876 - 27 Sep 1949 CCR 6 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of James & Caroline (Farmer) Cook; married Laura Ann Roberts 3 Mar
1874 - 28 Mar 1957]
William Jasper Cook, 73, died Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Haguewood hospital in
Ozark. Fifty-three years ago he moved from Forsyth, Mo., to the Sparta community
where he engaged in farming and where he married Laura Roberts, who survives with
three children, Mrs. Nellie Workman of Sparta and Miss Hazel Cook and Noel Cook of
the home. Other survivors are a grandchild and two great-grandchildren, three brothers,
Bert and Robert Cook of Oklahoma and Fate of New Mexico and two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Adams and Mrs. Sime Spain, both of Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home by Rev. Reg Mapes. Burial was made in the
Sparta cemetery.
Cook, William Thomas 15 Feb 1875 - 21 Feb 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: married 1891 Rene Alice Hughes d 1907 ; married 5 Mar 1909 Sarah Catherine
Casey]
William Thomas Cook was born Feb. 15, 1875 in Lewis county, MO and passed
away at his home near Ozark on Feb. 21, 1951. In 1896 he was united in marriage to
Miss Rene Alice Hughes and to this union three children were born. Mrs. Cook passed
away in 1907. On March 5, 1909 he united in marriage with Sarah Catherine Casey.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sarah Cook; two sons, Otis Cook of Springfield and Wayne
Cook of Galloway; a daughter, Mrs. Eunice Watts of Poplar Bluff, MO; one stepdaughter, Mrs. James Davidson of Anderson; seven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at the Chaffin Funeral
Home chapel by Rev. Reg. Mapes. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Cooksey, Alta B. 1896 - 15 Jan 1966 CCR 20 Jan 1966 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Alta B. Cooksey, 69, former assistant postmaster at
Nixa, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. A second services was held at 2

p.m. Tuesday in Doyle L. Daniel Chapel in Walnut Grove. The Rev. Sam Smith and C.
C. Keller officiated, and burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery near Walnut Grove. Mrs.
Cooksey died at 8:1- p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
Cooksey, Benjamin 20 Jun 1889 - 13 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
[Note: married Letha; SSDI says died Mar 1979]
Funeral services for Benjamin Cooksey, 89, Gulfport, Miss., former Nixa
resident, were held Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa. The Rev. Faust Matthews
officiated. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery near Walnut Grove. Mr. Cooksey died last
Friday in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Gulfport. He was a member of the
Nixa Christian Church and was a Navy veteran of World War I. Survivors include his
wife, Letha; a son, James B. Hawthorne, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Vivian Larue,
Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Helen Shult, Hillsboro, Ore., Mrs. Mary Null, Sacramento, Calif. and
Mrs. Lois Carter, Columbia; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Coolbaugh, Gertrude (Mallonee) Craig 1881 - Dec 1961
CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas W. & Nancy E. ( ) Mallonee; mar/1 H. C. Craig & buried
under name Craig - one source interprets stone as Gertrude Craig Mallonee - no dates on
stone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Coolbaugh, 80, a native of the Clever area,
who died on Tuesday in her home in Los Angeles were at 2 a.m. Sunday in the Clever
Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. A. M.
Little , 1251 South National, Springfield and Mrs. Clemma Frazier of Clever, several
nieces and nephews; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Coolbaugh, Waldo 4 Aug 1919 - 23 Jun 2003
Waldo Coolbaugh of Nixa, MO, was born on August 4, 1919 in Highlandville,
MO, to Dutch and Myrtle (Arterberry) Coolbaugh. He departed this world on June 23,
2003. Except for the 22 years he worked for the city of Palo Alto, Calif., Waldo has lived
in this area. He never married and his friends and cousins in the area were his family.
Waldo was especially close to his cousins, Bob and Vicki Arterberry. One of Waldo's
favorite pastimes was having coffee and visiting with his friends at Pony's #2 in Nixa. He
was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Guy. He is survived by two nieces,
many cousins and friends. No visitation is planned. Graveside services will be 10 a.m.
this Thursday in Highlandville Cemetery with Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial is under
the direction of Greenlawn South, Springfield. A special thank you to the Christian
Health Care of Nixa for their care of Waldo and their kindness to his family and friends.
The family requests any contributions be made to Community Hospice of America, 1465
E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News-Leader, June 25, 2003.
Cooley, Ursel B. d Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Victor White & ? (?) Cooley]
Word was received Tuesday, April 15 of the death of Ursel B. Cooley of
Colorado Springs, Colo. The son of Vick Cooley had been bedfast for the past six years

with multiple sclerosis. He was survived by his wife and nine children, all of Colorado
Springs. A Navy funeral was held on April 16 with burial in Colorado Springs.
Coonce, Matthew Jon Sep 1991 - 28 Feb 1992 NN-E 5 Mar 1992
Graveside services for Matthew Jon Coonce, age five months, Sparta, were held
Sunday in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Matthew, son of Wilbert and Carolyn Coonce, died at 3 a.m., Friday, Feb. 28,
1992 in Cox South, Springfield.
Cooper, Barbara Jane (Hembree) Holloway 14 Feb 1942 - 18 Jul 2002 CCH-N 31 Jul
2002
[Note: Daughter of James Thomas & Ruth (Wilson) Hembree; married first Fred Allen
Holloway]
Barbara Jane Cooper, age 60, of Nixa, passed away July 18, 2002, in her home.
She was born Feb. 14, 1942, in Commerce Georgia, the daughter of James Thomas and
Ruth Wilson Hembree. Cooper was a member of the Church of Christ. She worked in
Springfield and Nixa at Wal-Mart Supercenters. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Fred Allen Holloway, and a brother, Jimmy Hembree. Barbara was a loving
mother and grandmother. Survivors include: A daughter, Donna Holloway Mize, with
whom she shared her home; three sons, Fred Allen Holloway, Carl Jason Holloway, and
James Wesley Holloway; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Mary Pugh, Betty Brown, Jean
Scoggins, and Louvie Threlkel; and a brother, Randolph Hembree and numerous friends
and loved ones at Wal-Mart. A memorial service was held at noon, July 23, in Nixa
Church of Christ with Charles Payne officiating. Her remains will be taken by her
daughter for burial. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa.
Cooper, Hazel M. (Carter) 18 Jul 1921 - 1 Dec 1951 CCR 6 Dec 1951
[Note: Daughter of Clarence A. & Beulah Virginia (Stewart) Carter; married A. Bryan
Cooper 31 Aug 1906 - 7 Oct 1996]
Mrs. Hazel M. Cooper, 30, wife of Bryan Cooper of Mt. Vernon, died Saturday
morning in the Missouri state sanatorium following a lingering illness. She had resided in
Mt. Vernon for about six years before entering the hospital where she was a patient for
nearly a year. Mrs. Cooper formerly lived in Nixa. She was a member of First Baptist
church in Mt. Vernon. In addition to her husband, who is employed at the sanatorium, she
is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann, who resides with Mrs. Cooper’s parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Carter of Nixa; three brothers, Kenneth Carter of Nixa, Kyle Carter of
Springfield and A-N. Earl Carter, U. S. Navy. Services were under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Cooper, Jane (Lawrence) 19 Apr 1922 - 27 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
Jane Lawrence Cooper, a longtime resident of Ozark, died Feb.. 27 2001 at St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was 78. A native of Fayette County, Ky.,
she was the widow of Clifton B. Cooper. The couple made their home near Crestwood,
Ky., where they ran a dairy farm until his death in 1961. She was an active member of the
Oldham County Homemakers and a 4-H Club volunteer leader. In 1962 she married John

B. Cooper of Ozark, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2000. The couple were still
active members of the Ozark Christian Church and the Missouri Holstein Association.
Survivors include one son. C.B. Cooper, Jr., Dry Ridge, Ky.; three daughters, Elsie C.
Ewbank, Warsaw, Ky.. Margaret C. Holmberg, Quaker Hill, Conn. and Ann C. Brady,
Ozark; one brother, Chester Lawrence, Campbellsburg, Ky.; seven grandchildren: one
great-grandchild; two nephews, one nephew and two great-nieces. Funeral services were
held at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark on March 3. Burial was March 5 at Floydsburg
Cemetery, Crestwood, Ky. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Hospice Care, 1235 E.
Cherokee, Springfield. MO, 65804, American Diabetes or American Heart Association.
Cooper, John Ervin 9 May 1918 - 21 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of Robert & Flora Cooper; married Clara Lou Willhoite]
John Ervin Cooper died Friday, April 21, 2000 at his home in Ozark, Missouri.
John was born May 9, 1918, the son of Robert and Flora Cooper, and grew up in Greene
County. He graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1935 and from the University of
Missouri in 1939. In 1990 he was named the 1990 Missouri Alumnus of the Year from
the School of Agriculture. A member of the FFA since his high school days, Cooper
received the National Honorary American Farmer Degree awarded at the 50th
anniversary FFA convention in 1977. He was recognized again for his service to the
organization at the 71st convention in 1998. John was active in all aspects of the dairy
industry throughout his life. He served as assistant county extension agent in Cass and
Jackson counties following graduation until he took a position as manager of the Adams
Dairy Farm in Blue Springs, Missouri. In 1965 he joined the National Holstein
Association as Director of Extension and moved with his family to Brattleboro, Vermont.
In 1961 following the death of his wife Clara Lou Willhoite, he returned to Missouri as
Executive Vice President and General Manager of Adams Dairy Milk Plant. In 1967 John
moved with his wife, Jane Cooper, to triple C Ranch in Ozark, Missouri and operated a
dairy herd. John was instrumental in establishing the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors,
housed at the University of Missouri, and the Southern National Holstein Exposition
Show and Sale held in Springfield. He and Jane were active leaders in the Missouri Dairy
Holstein Association, serving as editors of the state journal and officers in the
association. John was named Elder Emeritas and trustee in the Ozark Christian Church
and served as Chairman of the Board for a number of years. He was active on the church
scholarship and outreach committees. John recently received the Hixon award from the
Ozark Kiwanis Club where Cooper has continued his Kiwanis association. While in the
Kansas City area he was a member of the agriculture committee at the Kansas City
Kiwanis Club. John also served on the Board of Governors for the American Royal. John
leaves his wife, Jane Cooper, of the home; children, Margaret Holmberg, Quarker Hill,
CT, Ann Brady, Ozark, Elsie Ewbank, Warsaw, KY, and C.B. Cooper, Dry Ridge, KY;
seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Also surviving are a sister, Juanita
MacDonald of Portland, OR and Lucabell Reynolds of Lee's Summit. As well as his first
wife, John was predeceased by two brothers, Clinton and James Cooper, both of Portland,
OR. Funeral services were 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 24, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Visitation was in the funeral home Sunday and before the service on Monday.
Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery Greene County. Memorial contributions may be

made to the Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors c/o Dr. Rex Ricketts at 5102 Animal Sciences
Research Center, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. 65211.
Cooper, Kenneth 31 May 1918 - 21 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
Services for Kenneth Cooper, 61, Springfield, brother of Arthur Cooper of
Rogersville, were held Tuesday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mr. Cooper died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long
illness.
Cooper, Mary Jane (Davis) 1877 - 18 Mar 1963 CCR 21 Mar 1963
[Note: Daughter of Abner & Matilda Ellen (Whitaker) Davis; married Arthur W. Cooper
1876 - 1954]
Mrs. Mary Jane Cooper, 86, a former resident of Grovespring, died Monday night
in the Christian Rest Home here. Her survivors include a brother, Sam Davis, Route 1,
Ozark, and several nieces and nephews, Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday , in the
Christian Union Church west of Highlandville, with the Rev. Ora Short officiating.,
Burial was in Jones Cemetery, south of Nixa, with Manlove of Crane in charge.
Cooper, Mildred E. “Millie“ (Walkingstick) 1933 - 17 Nov 2006 SN-L 19 Nov 2006
[Note: married Jimmie D. Cooper]
Millie E. (Walkingstick) Cooper, 73, Billings, passed away Friday, November 17,
2006, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Her late husband, Jimmie D. Cooper; her
parents; and two sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara
Cooper and Susie Scott, both of Billings; four grandchildren; a brother and a sister; other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2006, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. today, Nov. 19, in the funeral home. Online condolences
may be placed at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Cooper, Wayne F. 22 Nov 1940 - 7 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: Son of ? & Fannie (?) Cooper; married Charlotta]
Wayne F. Cooper, 38, Fordland, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday at his home after a long
illness. He was a former employee of Toombs & Company in Springfield. He is survived
by his wife, Charlotta; two sons, Howard and Johnny, both of the home; two daughters,
Mrs. Lexie Horman, Marshfield, and Sherri of the home; his mother, Mrs. Fannie
Cooper, Fordland; five brothers, Charles and Hugh, both of Springfield, Paul, Fordland;
two half-bothers, Joe, Gloucester, Mass. and Bob, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Maggie
Harmon, Rogersville. Closed casket services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn,
Funeral Home North with the Rev. Larry Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Cope, Esther Irene (Bishop) 8 Oct 1907 - 8 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: Daughter of George & Laura (Brickle-Woolsley) Bishop; married Lyle Cope]
Services were held Thursday in California for Mrs. Lyle Cope, former
Highlandville and Springfield resident, who died July 8 in here home in Cypress, Calif.

She had moved to California 30 years ago. She was a sister of Mrs. Katherine Maples of
Rogersville. Her husband, Lyle, was among those surviving.
Copeland, Anna Lorene (Davis) 17 Apr 1909 - 14 Apr 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of ? & Jessie Myrtle (?) Davis; married Philip Benjamin Copeland 4 Oct
1906 - 6 Nov 1993]
Anna Lorene Copeland, 83, Rogersville, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1993 in Doctor's
Hospital, Springfield. She was born April 17, 1909 in Christian County and lived most of
her life in the Rogersville and Springfield areas. Survivors include her husband, Philip B.
Copeland; a sister, Ava Irene Harp, and her husband, Floyd, Rogersville; four nieces,
Joyce Wyatt, Leta McHaffie, Ilona Wolfe, and Daphnie Hull; and other relatives. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Sylva Howard officiating. Burial will be in McHaffie Cemetery.
Copeland, Jessie Myrtle (Davis) Horton 11 Dec 1889 - 3 Nov 1961 CCR 9 Nov 1961
p1
[Note: Daughter of Jessie Sterling & Martha Ann (Johnson) Davis; mar/1 Fred Horton;
mar/2 Ellis Shird Copeland]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Myrtle Copeland. 71, who died Friday in her
home in the Petelo community near Rogersville were held in 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the
Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Copeland is survived by
her husband, Ellis; two daughters, Mrs. Phillip Copeland of 1008 East Brower in
Springfield and Mrs. Floyd Harp of Rogersville; four brothers, Austin David of Sparta,
Lum and Roy David of Route 2, Springfield and Tom David of Rout 1, Rogersville and
three grandchildren.
Copeland, Retta B. “Aunt Sis” (Walker) 2 Jan 1872 - 27 Jul 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of William T. & Sofa Ellen (McHaffie) Walker; married George
Jefferson Copeland stone in Ragsdale Cemetery without dates, but on 1910 census, he is
age 47 & Retta is widow on 1930 census living with her nephew Jim Walker]
Mrs. Rittie “Aunt Sis” Copeland, 95, Fordland, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at
Ava Nursing Home. She is survived by one son, Cortez, address unknown; one daughter,
Mrs. J. W. Johns, Fordland; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and three great,
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Copeland, Philip Benjamin 4 Oct 1906 - Nov 6 1993 OH 10 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Frank & Anna (Horton) Copeland; married 11 Aug 1928 Lorene Davis]
Philip Benjamin Copeland, 87, Rogersville, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1993 at his
home. He was born Oct. 4, 1906 near Rogersville in Christian County, and was the son of
Frank and Anna Horton Copeland. On Aug. 11, 1928, he was united in marriage to
Lorene Davis. He worked his early years at the Galloway Rock and Lime Quarry and
retired from Reynolds Manufacturing Company. Preceding him in death were his wife of
64 years, Lorene, his parents, and two brothers, Ellis and George. Survivors include one
niece, Irene Harp, and husband, Floyd, Rogersville, two nephews, Milford Copeland and
wife Marge, Greeley, Colo., and Roy Copeland; four great-nieces, Joyce Wyatt, Leta

McHaffie, Ilona Wolfe, and Daphnie Hull, and two very special great-great nieces who
were caregivers in the home for 4-1/2 years, Kim and Toni McHaffie. Funeral services
were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Joe Mooney officiating. Burial was
in McHaffie Cemetery.
Copeland, Sue (Libby) 1938 - 28 Oct 2001 CCH-N 28 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Marjoria Libby; married Willard Copeland]
Sue Libby Copeland died Oct. 28, 2001, at age 63 in Bartlesville, Okla. Copeland
was raised in Ozark and graduated from Ozark High School in 1956. She is survived by
her husband Willard Copeland, Bartlesville; daughter Holly Zelinsky and husband Jeff,
Woodbury Minn.; two grandchildren Steven and Sarah Beth Zelinsky, Woodbury, Minn.;
mother Marjoria Libby, Ozark; and sister Diane Smith, Ozark. She was preceded in death
by her father, Ernest Libby.
Corbett, Ruby Frances (Gregory) 22 Apr 1918 - 15 Dec 2006 SN-L 18 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd & Ruby Gregory; married Harlin Corbett]
Ruby Frances Gregory Corbett, 88, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away December 15,
2006, in St. John's Hospital after a short illness. She was the daughter of Ruby and Lloyd
Gregory, born April 22, 1918. Fran was preceded in death by her husband Harlin Corbett;
a daughter, Harlina Mae Price; and brothers, Lloyd Jr., Richard Gregory and Byron
"Bud" Gott. Survivors include son Lloyd and his wife, Sharon; two grandsons and one
granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Wayne and his wife, Edith; one
sister, Patricia and husband, Al Ellison; two sisters-in-law, Bobbi Gott and Ida Mae
Cunningham; and a very special friend, Joe Gaddy. Graveside service will be held at
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens on Tuesday, December 19, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation or a charity of your choice.
Corbin, Brandy Lea 13 Jan 2004 - 13 Jan 2004 SN-L 18 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Steven & Cary (Cornelison) Corbin]
Brandy Lea Corbin, infant daughter of Steven and Cary (Cornelison) Corbin was
called into Jesus' arms on Jan. 13, 2004, shortly after birth. Those who loved her include
her parents of Bruner; grandparents, Dewayne and Arlene Corbin, Mesa, Ariz., and
Richard and Leaetta Mason, Sparta; a great-grandfather, Burk McHaffie, Bruner; aunts
and uncles, Sharla Corbin, Mesa, Ariz., Shelly and Edd Harriger, Brighton, Colo.,
Bradley and Bonnie Mason, Sparta; and other relatives. The family wishes to thank their
friends for all their many acts of kindness shown during this time. A private family
service will be held at McHaffie Cemetery, Bruner. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Corbin, Brandy Lea
Sep 1991 - 28 Feb 1992
NN-E 5 Mar 1992
Brandy Lea Corbin, infant daughter of Steven and Cary (Cornelison) Corbin, died
Jan. 13, 2004 shortly after birth. Survivors include her parents of Bruner; grandparents,
Dewayne and Arlene Corbin, Mesa, Ariz., and Richard and Leaetta Mason, Sparta; a
great-grandfather, Burk McHaffie, Bruner; aunts and uncles, Sharla Corbin, Mesa, Ariz.,
Shelly and Edd Harriger, Brighton, Colo., Bradley and Bonnie Mason, Sparta; and other
relatives. The family wishes to thank their friends for all their many acts of kindness

shown during this time. A private family service was held at McHaffie Cemetery,
Bruner. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Corbin, Lawrence Pinkney 1 Feb 1892 - 14 Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
Lawrence P. Corbin, 75, Sparta, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital after a four week illness. Surviving are five sons, J. D. of Willard, Carl, long
Beach, Calif., Clarence, Springfield, Earl, Phoenix, Ariz., and Bill, Kansas City; two
daughters, Mrs. Erma Smith, Morrisville and Mrs. Betty Swan, Springfield; two sisters,
Mrs. rose Cowels, Grove, Okla. and Mrs. Daisy Jackson, Los Angeles, Calif.; 21
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday
in the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Henry Long officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
Cordeiro, Austin James 8 Mar 2001 - 28 Mar 2003
Cordeiro, Tyler Joseph 6 Feb 2000 - 28 Mar 2003 CCH-N 16 Apr 2003
Austin James Cordeiro, 2, and his brother, Tyler Joseph Cordeiro, 3, Sparta, died
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Christian County March 28, 2003.
The boys were the sons of Holly Lynn Correira and Joao Cordeiro. The two little
"angels" will always be loved and will never be forgotten. Austin was born in Fall River,
Mass. Tyler was born in Springfield. Survivors include their parents; grandparents
Joseph A. and Rose Mary Correira, Sparta, and Maria Cordeiro, New Bedford, Mass.;
great-grandparents, Mary V. Correira and Beatrice Hurley, both of Westport, Mass.;
aunts and uncles, Melissa and Randy LaPlante, Sandy Cordeiro, Anna and Manny
Tavares, Nancy Dubi, Louis Cordeiro, and Paul Cordeiro; several cousins, and great
aunts and uncles. They were preceded in death by their grandfather, Joao Cordeiro, and
great-grandfathers, Joseph T. Correira, and Robert Hurley. Services were at 10 a.m. April
5, in Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Springfield, with Father Thomas Reidy officiating.
Burial was in Vaughan-Oddfellows Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was on April 4 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Corder, Evelyn J. (Jesperson) 3 July 1917 - 15 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Mae Varcoe Jesperson; married 25 Dec 1935 Harold M. Corder 26
Aug 1917 - 30 Jul 1994]
Evelyn J. Corder, 77, Nixa, died at 9:32 a.m. on Saturday, April 15, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born July 3, 1917, in Baraboo, Wis., the daughter of Mae
Varcoe Jesperson, who raised her with her stepfather, John Jesperson. She was united in
marriage on Dec. 25, 1935, in Neosho to Harold M. Corder and to this union two
daughters were born. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.
Survivors include her daughters, Patsy Valleau, Grandview, and Gloria Anderson, St.
Louis; a brother, Norman Cady, and a sister, Maxine Stevens, both of Kansas City; seven
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday, April 18, in Harris, a
Cassity-Heritage funeral home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery.

Corder, Opal Irene (Whitaker) 22 Nov 1911 - 2 Aug 2004 SN-L 4 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Ada (Vincent) Whitaker; married 29 May 1935 George L.
Corder]
Opal I. Corder, daughter of the late Henry and Ada Vincent Whitaker was born in
Pollard, Ark., on Nov. 22, 1911, and died at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark,
Mo. on Aug. 2, 2004. Mrs. Corder was a homemaker and avid gardener. She was a
resident of Ozark since 1967, prior to that she had lived in Puxico, Mo., from 1947 until
1963, where she and her husband were farming. On May 29, 1935, she married George L.
Corder. Surviving are her husband, George Corder, of Ozark; two sons and daughters-inlaw, George and Floreeta Corder of Ozark, and Edward and Susan Corder of Destin, Fla.;
one sister, Carmalida Sutto of Birch Run, Mich.; one brother, Wilburn Whitaker of
Millington, Mich.; seven grandchildren, Dianna Foust of Brosley, Mo., Phillip Corder of
Lenexa, Kan., Craig Corder of O'Fallon, Mo., Alan Corder of Villa Ridge, Mo., Linda
Scott of Groton, Conn., Tammy Mitchell of Suffolk, Va., and Gary Corder of Hampton,
Va.; 11 great grandchildren; and two great- great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5
to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 4, 2004, at Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut Street, Ozark,
Mo. Funeral services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday morning, Aug. 5, 2004, at
Adams Funeral Home chapel. Interment will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield, Mo.
AND
Corder, Opal Irene (Whitaker) 22 Nov 1911 - 2 Aug 2004 CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Ada (Vincent) Whitaker; married 29 May 1935 George L.
Corder]
Opal I. Corder, the daughter of the late Henry and Ada Vincent Whitaker, was
born in Pollard, Ark., on Nov. 22, 1911, and died at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center
in Ozark on Aug. 2, 2004. Corder was a homemaker and avid gardener. She was a
resident of Ozark since 1967. Prior to that she lived in Puxico, Mo., from 1947 until
1963, where she and her husband were farmers. On May 29, 1935, she married George L.
Corder. Surviving are her husband George, Ozark; two sons and daughters-in-law,
George and Floreeta Corder, Ozark, and Edward and Susan Corder, Destin, Fla.; one
sister, Carmalida Sutto of Birch Run, Mich.; one brother, Wilburn Whitaker, Millington,
Mich.; seven grandchildren, Dianna Foust of Brosley, Mo., Phillip Corder of Lenexa,
Kan., Craig Corder of O'Fallon, Mo., Alan Corder of Villa Ridge, Mo., Linda Scott of
Groten, Conn., Tammy Mitchell of Suffolk, Va., and Gary Corder of Hampton, Va.; 11
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
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Cordes, Thora (Fulton) died Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? (Wills) Fulton; married Henry Cordes]
Word was received here of the death of Thora (Fulton) Cordes of Meyer, Ariz.
She died in a Phoenix Hospital after a long illness. She was reared in the Rogersville and
Springfield area but had lived for many years in Arizona. She is survived by her husband,
Henry, two daughters and three grandchildren, all of Arizona; three sisters, Mrs. Clarence
(Ana) Eghdal of Schofield, Wis., Mrs. Carl (Pad) Wheeler of Wichita Falls, Texas and

Mrs. Roy (Leta) Mallonee of Rogersville, an uncle Baxter Wills of Rogersville and one
aunt, Etter Spradling of Mt. Vernon. The body was received by a funeral home in
Prescott for services.
Corless, Clinton E. 28 Nov 1906 - 28 Mar 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: married Cytha]
Clinton E. Corless, 87, Ozark, died Monday, March 28, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Mr. Corless was a former resident of St. Louis and a
retired serviceman of the telephone company. Survivors include a son, Virgil J. Corless; a
daughter-in-law, Alice Corless; grandchildren, Virgil Corless Jr., John Corless, and
Trudy Corless; great-grandchildren Clayton, Angela, Amy, Tammy and John Corless Jr.,
and Stacy and Ryan Hubbard; and a sister, Nonie Antenrieth. Funeral services were
March 30 in St. Louis. Burial was in St. John’s UCC Cemetery, Chesterfield. Local
arrangements were made by Adams Funeral Home.
Corless Virgil J., Sr. 2 Sep 1929 – 3 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of Clinton E. & Cytha Corless; married 2 Sep 1948 Mich Sandoz]
Virgil J. Corless, Sr., age 66, of Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born September 2, 1929, in St. Louis. and was the son of
Clinton and Cytha Corless. On Sept. 2, 1948, he was united in marriage to Mick Sandoz.
Mr. Corless retired from Contel. He was a member of Friend Lodge #352, A.F & A.M.,
Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Mick: three children, Corky Corless and his wife,
Terri, Algonquin, Ill., Trude Corless Becker and her husband, Mark, Ballwin, Mo., and
John Corless and his wife, Cheri, Ozark: seven grandchildren; and a sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Pat and Les Heartel, Winfield, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 1:00
p.m. today, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery.
Cornelison, Ammie Frances (Swearengin) 16 Oct 1919 - 12 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar
1988
[Note: Daughter of Jesse Wood & Elsie Mable (Roberts) Swearengin; married Elmo
Cornelison 16 Apr 1918 - 25 Feb 2000]
Ammie Frances Cornelison, 68, of Springfield, died at 8:20 p.m. Saturday at
Maranatha Manor. Services for Mrs. Cornelison were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the
Greenlawn North Chapel, with the Revs. E.I. Moore and John Hembree officiating.
Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery, south of Fordland. A resident of Springfield for
the past 30 years, she was a member of West Port Assembly of God Church. Her
survivors include her husband, Elmo; six sons, Dallas E., Ava, Jessie R., Orlando,
Florida, Gerald D., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Dellia Ray, Elmo L. and Dwayne
O., all of Springfield; five daughters, Carolyn F. Kalin, Seymour, Willa D. Cook,
Oakland, California, C. Gail Mazurek, Aurora Colorado, and Sherril A. Luce and F.
Paulette Dorland, both of Springfield; four brothers, Floyd Swearngin, Seymour, Ival
Swearngin, Bruner, Ivan Swearngin, Springfield, and Virgil Swearngin, Fordland; two
sisters, Erma Breedlove, Belleville, Michigan, and Lacie Hartgraves, Thornfield; 19
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Cornelius, Charity Lynn (Ladewig) Stout 29 Feb 1944 - 16 Dec 2006 SN-L 19 Dec
2006
[Note: Daughter of Vernon & Margaret Ladewig; married ? Stout’ married Monte
Cornelius]
Charity Lynn (Ladewig) Cornelius, 62, formerly of Zion, Ill., passed away
Saturday, December 16, 2006, in Springfield, Mo. She was born February 29, 1944, in
Waukegan, Ill. Charity is survived by her husband Monte; five children, Robin (Steve)
Brinegar, of Ozark, Mo., Robert (Kimber) Stout, of Round Lake Beach, Ill., Margaret
(Jeff) Wheeler, of Beach Park, Ill., Scott Cornelius, of Waukegan, Ill., and Monte
(Ginger) Cornelius, of Beach Park, Ill.; four brothers, Vernon (Joyce) Ladewig, of
Grayslake, Ill., Steven (Maria) Ladewig, of Phoenix, Ariz., Richard Ladewig, of Twin
Lakes, Wisc., Kelly (Christine) Ladewig, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill.; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Margaret Ladewig; her
sister Faith Ladewig; and her brothers, Jerry, Michael and Patrick Ladewig. Services will
be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South Chapel, 441 W. Battlefield St., Springfield, Mo. Burial will be in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be today, December 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home.
Cornelison, Jackie L. 1946 - 21 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Harl “Shorty” & Maxine Cornelison]
Cornelison Dies From a Gun Shot
A former Ozark resident, Jackie L. Cornelison, 22, apparently committed suicide
with a .30 caliber rifle Monday on a road near Lompoc City, Calif., according to sheriff’s
deputies. Mr. Cornelison had just driven to California to meet his wife and was reported
distressed prior to the fatal shooting. An Ozark resident most of his life, Mr. Cornelison is
survived by his wife, Ivonne, Lompoc; a daughter, Roberta Lynn, of the home; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Cornelison, Ozark; a brother, Larry Dean, Rogersville; two
sisters, Mrs. Sharon Sue Smith, Springfield and Mrs. Wilma Jean Phillips, Sparta and his
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cornelison, Rogersville, Funeral services
were held this Thursday in Lompoc.
Cornelison, Julie Ann (McHaffie) 11 May 1935 - 4 Oct 1995 CCH-N 11 Oct 1995
[Note: Daughter of James J. Polk & Lula Agnes (Dean) McHaffie; married 9 Nov 1953
Richard Darrell Cornelison]
Julie Ann Cornelison, daughter of James J. Polk McHaffie and Lula Agnes Dean
McHaffie, was born May 11, 1935 near Rogersville in Christian County, Mo. She
departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995 in Doctor’s Hospital, Springfield, MO. At the
age of 60 years. 4 months and 23 days. On November 9, 1953, she was united in marriage
to Richard Darrell Cornelison, and to this union two sons and two daughters were born.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Ashley Cornelison; a brother,
David McHaffie; and a sister, Bertha Todd. Julie is survived by: Her husband, Darrell
Cornelison, of the home; two sons, Danny Cornelison, Marshfield, MO and Darren
Cornelison, Hartville, MO.; two daughters, Jackie Lawrence, Ottumwa, Iowa and Jenette
Pyatt, Tuscumbia, Mo.; twelve grandchildren; five sisters, Emma Davidson, Oldfield,
Mo, Brooksie Dalton and Daisy Prewitt, both of Seymour, Mo., Pearl McHaffie, Sparta,

Mo. and Ruby Cook of Springfield, Mo.; a number of nieces and nephews as well as a
host of other relatives and friends. Julie professed her faith in Christ and was saved as a
teenager and actively attended church services during her life. She enjoyed quilting and
being outdoors and centered her life around her family and her church. Julies requested
her family and friends to:
Weep not for me, my precious dears. I am not dead, but sleeping here.
I was not yours but God’s alone who loved me best and took me home.
Remember friends as you walk by, as you are now, so once was I.
As I am now, so you shall be. Prepare for death and follow me.
Julie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt and was a kind and caring
neighbor and friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but the
memories she provided her family will live on forever.
Cornelison, Lloyd W. 7 Jan 1950 - 1 Mar 2006 SN-L 4 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Clarence & Retha Cornelison; married Donna]
Lloyd W. Cornelison of Strafford went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March
1, 2006, at the age of 56 years, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 7,
1950, near Diggins, Mo. He had worked at an early age in Kansas City, Mo., on Bridge
Construction before going into Residential Home Construction until he became disabled
in 2003. Lloyd was known for his Sawhorse meetings with his crew. He and wife Donna
owned and traveled several years with their race horses to many different tracks across
the states. He also loved the dog races. His most favorite thing was to watch his daughter
Codi play basketball and softball. He never missed a game and enjoyed watching all her
teammates as well. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Retha
Cornelison; brother, Jesse Cornelison; and two sisters, Ruby Higgins and Dorothy
Turner. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Donna; and two daughters, Codi
Michelle Cornelison and Tasha Bateman; one son, Shawn Bateman and his wife,
Shaunna; four grandchildren, Saije Mae, Sawyer, Rane and Kale; two brothers, Joe
Cornelison and wife, Nancy, and Bob Cornelison; two sisters, Sue Duvall and Connie
Dudley and husband, John; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and
friends. Lloyd never wanted to give into his illness. He always had a positive outlook. He
will truly be missed by all who loved and knew him. Lloyd also had a team of Doctors
and their staff that cared for him: Dr. William Baird, Dr. Brian Kim, Dr. Robert Ellis, Dr.
David Zolfagarni and Dr. John Clouse, all of Springfield, and Dr. Ramaswamy Govindan
of Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Thank you to each and every one of you. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. today, March 4, 2006, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with burial in the Watts Cemetery, south of Rogersville. Memorials may be
made to the St. Jude Hospital.
Cornelison, Mae (Kaneaster) 11 Sep 1899 – 6 Feb 1995 CCH-N 1 Mar. 1995
Mae Cornelison, 95, Ozark, died Feb. 6, 1995, at Ozark Riverview Manor. She
was born Sept. 11, 1899, in Kirbyville, the daughter of George and Nellie (Snapp)
Kaneaster. On June 10, 1917, she was united in marriage with William B. Cornelison,
and to this union four children were born. She was a member of the General Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Will; two daughters, Ruth and Bette;
three brothers, Fletch, Dayne, and Walter; and a sister, Clara. She is survived by two

sons, Virgil and Harry, both of Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Sam Kaneaster; a sister, Demma
Jennings; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and
friends. Funeral services were held at Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson. Burial was in
Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Branson.
Cornelison, Mary Abigail (Sturdefant) 21 Sep 1870 - 7 May 1953 CCR 21 May 1953
p5
Funeral services for Mary Abigail Cornelison, 82, who died May 7 at the home of
her son, Ival, near Bruner, were held Sunday, May 10 at Union Chapel, Rev. Sylvia
Howard officiated and burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of KellyFerrell-Bergman of Fordland. The daughter of Thaddeus and Rebecca Sturdefant, she
was born in Macon County, Mo. and in 1887 was united in marriage to Jesse G.
Cornelison. To this union were born ten children, four of whom preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons, Leonard of Seymour, Ival of Bruner and Ralph of La Junta,
Colo.; three daughters, Myrtle Heinlein of La Junta, Ida Kulpers of Holiday, Kan., and
Ivon Smith of Isabella, MO; a sister, Mrs. Ibby Bookout of Drumwright, Okla; and a
brother, Norman Sturdefant of Bruner; 33 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She
was a lifelong member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church and lived a devoted Christian
life.
Cornelius, Maude Jane (Ginger) Courtney Perkins 30 Apr 1890 - Mar 1976 OH 18
Mar 1976 p10
[Note: Daughter of Gerome B. & Alice (Sellers) Ginger]
NORWOOD - Services for Mrs. Maude Jane Cornelius, 86, Norwood were at 2
p.m. today in Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell Chapel, Mountain Grove, with the Rev. L. E. Stapp
officiating. Burial was in Rutherford Cemetery, Norwood. Mrs. Cornelius died in
Mansfield Hospital Tuesday afternoon after a long illness. Survivors include two sons,
Lonnie Courtney and Tommy Perkins, both of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Fern King,
Norwood; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lula Duncan, Wichita Falls, Tex., and Mrs. Ada
Youngblood, Tampa, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Faught, Stockton, Calif., Mrs.
Aggie Amos, Ozark, and Mrs. Betty Johnson, Mansfield; 11 grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
Cornelison, Pansy (Ince) 15 March 1910 - 10 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Anna Mae (Barnett) Ince]
Pansy Cornelison, 79, of Diggins, died at 2:20 a.m. June 10 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Cornelison were
held June 13 in the Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev, Paul Swadley.
officiating. Burial was in Seymour, Masonic cemetery. Mrs. Cornelison was born March
15, 1910 in Webster County to Elmer and Anna Mae (Barnett) Ince. She was a
homemaker and a lifelong resident of Webster County. She attended the Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Dale, Diggins, and Denzil, Rogersville; two daughters, Louise
Owens, Diggins, and Lois Ipock, Lenexa, Kansas; a sister, Eunice Cornelison, Diggins,
12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Cornelison, Paul Allen, Jr. Sep 1963 - 18 Mar 1965 CCR 25 Mar 1965 p1

Paul Allen Cornelison, Jr., 18-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Cornelison
of Route 1, Rogersville, died suddenly at a physician’s office here Thursday morning.
Funeral home attendants said death was apparently from natural causes. Besides the
parents, the child is survived by his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver
Cornelison of Route 1, Rogersville and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
McKinley, Salem,, Ore.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Union
Chapel Church, south of Fordland. Rites, under direction of Kelley-Ferrell, were
conducted by the Rev. Floyd Newman. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Cornelison, Randy H. 1951 - 31 Oct 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p 1
[Note: Son of Harl “Shorty” & Maxine Cornelison]
Ozark Student Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Funeral Services Saturday for Randy Cornelison, 16
Randy H. Cornelison, 16, an Ozark High School sophomore, was pronounced
dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, of injuries received in a motorcycleautomobile crash at 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. The mishap occurred at the intersection of
West Oak and South Third Street in Ozark, just south of Ozark Motel. The 1966 Suzuki
motorcycle, driven by Cornelison, crashed into a 1966 Plymouth driven by Janet Thomas,
16, which had stopped at the intersection. Riding with Cornelison was Willis Baker, 15,
Ozark who was released form St. John’s Hospital after receiving treatment for right arm
injuries and a left hand laceration. Young Cornelison was a member of Ozark’s first
football squad and had just taken part in the school’s homecoming parade when the
tragedy occurred. Tributes to Randy, as a fine athlete and good school citizen, were paid
at the Tuesday night game with Marshfield by Coach Larry Silvey and Student Body
President Ron Hawkins. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harl Cornelison,
two brothers, Larry D. of the home and Jackie L. of Lompac, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs.
Sharon Sue Smith of Ozark and Mrs. Wilma Jean Workman of Sparta: and his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Cornelison, Route 2, Rogersville. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ozark High School auditorium, Burial will be in the I.O.O.F.
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Cornelison, Sandra Kay
1952 - 25 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
Funeral services for Miss Sandra Kay Cornelison, 15, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Cornelison, Rogersville were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Fordland Baptist Church
with the Rev. Robert Swearengin officiating. Burial, under direction of Kelley-FerrelMarsh was in Fordland Cemetery. Miss Cornelison died at 12:10 a.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital where she had been a patient 11 days. Other survivors include one sister,
Christy Lynn, of the home, paternal grandparents, Earl Bowers and Ruth Bowers, both of
Seymour and a great grandmother, Mrs. Ollie Johnson, Seymour.
Cornett, George Washington 15 Jan 1906 – 11 Jun 1992 NN-E 17 Jun 1992 & OH 17
Jun 1992
[Note: Son of Jessie & Mary (Essary) Cornett; married Dora May]
George Washington Cornett, 86, died Thursday, June 1 l at his home in
Rogersville. He was born Jan. 15, 1906, in Wattsville, the son of Jessie and Mary Essary
Cornett. He was a lifelong resident of the Rogersville area. He was preceded in death by

his wife, Dora May, in January 1983; a grandson, Boyd Lee England; a stepdaughter,
Lorene Mincks; a stepgrandson, Harley Joe Clutter; two brothers, Grant and Condy
Cornett; and four sisters, Matilda, Ida, Viola and Nancy. He is survived by two daughters
and their husbands, Genevie and E.W. "Dub" England, and Lana and Mike Garrison, all
of Rogersville; a stepdaughter and her husband, Irene and William Clutter, Springfield;
two grandsons, Coy Lee England, Springfield, and Michael Travis Garrison, Rogersville;
a great-grandson, Caleb Lee England; and nine step-grandchildren, Thomas, Randy, and
Glenda Clutter, Ray Dean, David and Bill Mincks, Lillian Bogart, Betty Casto and
Bonnie Estes. Services were held Sunday, June 14 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Clarence Essary officiating. Burial was in Watts
Cemetery.
Cornog, Brian Michael 19 May 1969 - 26 Jan 2005 SN-L 29 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Bill & Tanya Cornog]
Brian Michael Cornog, 35, Quapaw, Okla., died January 26, 2005, in his home,
following a sudden illness. Brian was born May 19, 1969, to Bill Cornog and Tanya
(Woods) Cornog in Springfield, Mo. He graduated from Parkview High School with the
class of 1988, and then attended SMSU. He was a self-employed general contractor. In
1998, he moved from Springfield to Quapaw, Okla. Survivors include three children,
Justin Cornog, Jessica Cornog, and Jamie Cornog, all of Springfield, Mo.; his father, Bill
Cornog and his wife Cindy, Nixa; his mother, Tanya Cornog, Quapaw, Okla.; three
brothers, Darren Cornog and Zach Cornog, Miami, Okla., and Jordan Cornog, Quapaw,
Okla.; three sisters, Amy Hall, Willard, Mo., Cheyenne Cornog-Carter, Tahlequah, Okla.,
and Kaisha Cornog, Quapaw, Okla.; two stepsisters, Christy Smith, Springfield, Mo., and
Caren Trimble, Nixa; and a special friend, Lee Stark, Quapaw, Okla. Funeral services are
2 p.m. Monday in Cooper-Althouse Funeral Chapel, Miami, Okla., with the Rev. Ed
McFall officiating. Burial will follow in the G.A.R. Cemetery. The family will receive
friends in the funeral home from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Pallbearers will be Darren Cornog,
Zach Cornog, Jordan Cornog, Lee Stark, Rick Carter, Chris Croy, and Thomas Brewer.
Cornog, Chester 31 Oct 1901 - 5 Jul 1968 CCR 11 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Franklin T. & Elma (Lee) Cornog; married Bonnie M. Tittsworth 3 Sep
1905 - 30 Jul 1987]
Chester Cornog, 66, a long-time resident of the Chadwick community, died at
7:15 a.m. Friday in Skaggs Hospital in Branson where he had been a patient one week
with a heart condition. Mr. Cornog is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; five
sons, Franklin, Delhi, Calif, Jack and Elza both of Modesto, Calif.; David, with the Army
in South Vietnam, and Truman of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Cantrell,
Chadwick; his father, Frank Cornog of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Sewell,
Kelleyville, Okla., Mrs. Effie Henkle, Tulsa, Okla. and Mrs Bessie Kochel, Walnut
Creek, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday
Cornog, Edward Len 1898 - 25 Dec 1955 CCR 5 Jan 1956 p1
Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 27 in Picher, Okla, for Edward
Len Cornog, 57, who passed away Sunday morning, December 25. He was born and

raised near Spokane, Mo. He is survived by his father, Edward William Cornog of Picher,
Okla., one daughter, Virginia of Chautopa, Kan., five sons, Gerald Cornog of Miami,
Okla., Carl Cornog of Chautopa, Kan., I. J. Cornog of Little Rock, Ark., James Cornog of
District Heights, Md., and John Raymond Cornog of Picher, Okla; three brothers, Forrest
Cornog of Webb City, Mo; Jake Cornog of Spokane, Mo., Carter Cornog of Miami, Okla
and a sister, Grace Cornog of Picher, Okla, and nine grandchildren. The body was taken
to Sulphur Springs, Ark., for second services and burial.
Cornog, Edward William 14 Apr 1870 - 1 May 1957 CCR 9 May 1957 p3
Funeral services for Edward William Cornog, 87, of Picher, Okla, who died May
1 in a Miamo, Okla hospital following a lengthy illness, were held Saturday morning,
May 4 in the Hunter Funeral Home at Picher. Services were also held at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Spokane Baptist Church and burial in the Spokane Cemetery. A native of
Christian County, he moved to Picher 30 years ago. Survivors include one daughter,
Grace, of the home; three sons, Forest Cornog of Webb City, Mo; Jacob Cornog of
Spokane, Mo., and Carter Cornog, of Miami, Okla; four brothers, Frank Cornog of
Forsyth, Hunter Cornog of Jasper, Mo, John Cornog of Tulsa and Charley Cornog of
Portland, Ore.; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Cornog, Eric Jacob "Jake" 10 Dec 1893 - 25 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Edward William & Ida (Carter) Cornog; married Maggie Jane Patrick 16
Aug 1901 - 28 May 1986]
Eric Jacob "Jake" Cornog, 94, of Spokane, died at 1:20 a.m. Monday at Ozark
Riverview Manor. Services for Mr. Cornog will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will be in
Spokane Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Cornog was a lifelong resident of Spokane. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie, in 1986. Mr. Cornog's survivors include a
son, William, Spokane; five daughters, Elsie Dingus, Kincaid, Kansas, Lula Cornog,
Springfield, Tina Cornog, Ozark, Grace Cornog, Branson, and Bessie Cornog, Spokane;
three grandsons and a granddaughter; and a brother, Carter Cornog, Miami, Oklahoma.
Cornog, Forest T. 28 Dec 1891 - 1 Nov 1962 CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: No legible tombstone; Son of Edward William & Ida (Carter) Cornog ]
Funeral services for Forest T. Cornog, 70, of Carterville, Mo. who died Thursday,
Nov. 1 after an illness of three months, were held Monday, Nov. 5 at the Hodge-Lewis
Funeral Chapel at Webb City, Mo. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Survivors include a
daughter, Juanita of the home; two brothers, Eric Jacob Cornog of Spokane and Carter
Cornog of Miami, Okla.; a sister, Grace Cornog of Picher, Okla.; two grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Cornog, Grace 21 Mar 1896 - 19 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2 & OH 25 Oct 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Ida (Carter) Cornog; no legible tombstone found]
Funeral services for Miss Grace Cornog, 76, retired grocer, were held Monday,
Oct. 23 at 10:00 a.m. in the Paul Thomas Chapel, Pilcher, Okla. Graveside services were
held at 2:00 p.m. in the Spokane, Mo., cemetery. She died at 3:10 p.m. Thursday in the
Miami, Okla. Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient for a week. She and her

father operated a grocery store in Pilcher from 1924 until 1961 when she retired. She had
lived in Pilcher since 1925, moving there from Reeds Spring. A native of Spokane, she
was a member of the Christian Church, a past matron and 50 year member of the Pilcher
Order of Eastern Star, a past Nobel Grand of the Rebekahs and a member of the Pythian
Sisters. She is survived by two brothers, Jake Cornog of Spokane and Carter Cornog of
Miami, Okla.; a nephew whom she reared, John Cornog of Joplin, and several other
nieces and nephews.
Cornog, Lula May 30 Aug 1920 - 2 Apr 2004 SN-L 4 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Eric Jacob & Maggie Jane (Patrick) Cornog]
Lula May Cornog, age 83, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2004, in
Christian Health Care West. She was born August 30, 1920, in Spokane, the daughter of
Eric Jacob Cornog and Maggie Jane (Patrick) Cornog. Lula was employed as a secretary
throughout her working career, both for the Missouri Department of Family Services and
for an oil company in Tulsa and Washington D.C. She is survived by three sisters, Elsie
Dingus, Kincade, Kan., Grace Cornog, Branson, and Bessie Cornog, Spokane; a brother,
William "Bill" Cornog, Spokane; a niece, Beth Ann Heier; and three nephews, Tom
Cornog, Roy Cornog and Buddy Dingus. Her parents preceded her in death, as well as, a
sister, Tina Cornog. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in
Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, April 5, in the funeral
home.
AND
Cornog, Lula May
30 Aug 1920 - 2 Apr 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004
Lula May Cornog, 83, Springfield, died Saturday, April 2, 2004, in Christian
Health Care West. She was born Aug. 30, 1920 in Spokane, the daughter of Eric Jacob
Cornog and Maggie Jane (Patrick) Cornog. Cornog was employed as a secretary
throughout her working career, both for the Missouri Department of Family Services, and
for an oil company in Tulsa and Washington D.C. Her parents preceded her in death as
well as a sister, Tina Cornog. She is survived by three sisters, Elsie Dingus, Kincade,
Kan., Grace Cornog, Branson, and Bessie Cornog, Spokane; a brother, William "Bill"
Cornog, Spokane; a niece, Beth Ann Heier; and three nephews, Tom Cornog, Roy
Cornog and Buddy Dingus. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. April 6 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Spokane
Cemetery. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. April 5 in the funeral home.
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Cornog, Mack Willard 31 Mar 1922 - 25 Apr 1948 CCR 29 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Forrest & ? (?) Cornog; married Virginia]
Mack Willard Cornog was born March 31, 1922 at Crane, Missouri and passed
away April 25, 1948. He was inducted into the service of his country on September
23,1942, and served a little over two years. He was a member of the Assembly of God
church. Survivors are his wife, Virginia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Cornog; and a
sister, Mrs. Juanita Hemphill. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon by Rev.
Worth Caughron. Burial was in the Spokane cemetery under direction of the Wilks
Brothers Funeral Home of Pierce City.

Cornog, T. Franklin Nov 1873 - 17 Mar 1969 CCR 20 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Hiram Worley & Lucy A. (Tatum) Cornog; married Elma Lee Bilyeu 1876
- 1952]
T. Franklin Cornog, 94, of Chadwick, died at 11:50 p.m. Monday in Bartlett
Hospital, Sapulpa, Okla. of an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Christian and
Taney Counties, Mr. Cornog had been visiting a daughter, Mrs. Edna Sewell, Kelleyville,
Okla. when he became ill. Surviving besides the daughter are two other daughters, Mrs.
Effie Henkie, Tulsa, Okla, and Mrs. Bessie Kochel, San Ramon, Calif.; a brother,
Charles, Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and three great great
grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Cornog, T. Franklin Nov 1873 - 17 Mar 1969 CCR 27 Mar 1969 p8
Funeral services for T. Franklin Cornog, 94, of Chadwick were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with burial in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Cornog died at 11:50 p.m.
Monday, March 17 in Bartlett Hospital, Sapulpa, Okla. of an apparent heart attack.
Cornog, Tima Lucille 13 May 1923 - 27 Jan 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
[Note: Daughter of Eric Jacob and Maggie Jane (Patrick) Cornog
Tina Lucille Cornog, age 76, Ozark passed away Thursday, January 27 2000 in
her home. She was born May 13, 1923 in Spokane, the daughter of Eric Jacob and
Maggie Jane (Patrick) Cornog. Miss Cornog was a receptionist and bookkeeper for
the Missouri Division of Family Services, retiring in 1988 after almost 50 years.
Survivors include: four sisters, Elsie Dingus, Kincade KS, Lula Cornog, Springfield,
Grace Cornog, Branson, and Bessie Cornog, Spokane; a brother, Bill Cornog, Spokane;
a niece, Beth Ann Heier; and three nephews, Tom Cornog, Roy Cornog and Buddy
Dingus. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were Monday,
January 31, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Cornog, Truman 8 Oct 1945 - Apr 2005 SN-L 3 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Chester & Bonnie M. (Tittsworth) Cornog]
A graveside funeral for Truman Cornog, age 59, of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. today
in Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Cornog
passed away in Barnes Hospital, St. Louis
Corrie, John Gilbert 20 Dec 1923 - 18 Jul 1998 CCH-N 29 Jul 1998
John Gilbert Corrie was born Dec. 20, 1923 at Salem, Illinois to John Wesley and
Sara Maude (Mickey) Corrie and passed away July 18, 1998 at his home at Ozark,
Missouri. John was a retired employee of the VA Administration and had served his
country in the Marine Corps during World War II. On Oct. 2, 1991 John was married to
his wife Jean in California. John was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and a
brother. John is survived by his wife, Jean, of the home; three step-children Leo DePaul
of Charlotte, NC; Sharon of Ozark, Mo and Rebecca Jones of Springfield, Mo, one sister,
Geraldine Stark of Westminster, CA and three step-grandchildren. John will be greatly
missed by all who knew and loved him.

Corum, Zelta (Mincks) Pettit 4 Jan 1912 - 13 May 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Grover & ? (?) Mincks’ married Vester Pettit; married 1972 Lester
Corum]
Zelta Corum, 77, of Bellevue, Washington, formerly of Rogersville, died May 13.
Memorial services for Mrs. Corum were held June 3 at the Palmetto Cemetery,
Rogersville. Mrs. Corum was born in Rogersville in 1912, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Grover Mincks. She was formerly married to Vester Pettit. Four children were born to
this marriage. She married Lester Corum in 1972. Mr. Corum preceded her in death. She
was also preceded in death by her daughter, Fern Ellen. Surviving are her children
Blanche, Bill and Jerry, and their spouses; grandchildren Don, Ken, Brad, Joanne and
Laura; five sisters, Clara Drennon, Mable Dresher, Lorene Ice, Kathelene Wells, and
Anna May James; and two brothers, Auther and Fred Mincks; other relatives and many
friends.
Cornwall, Amos Abraham 4 Oct 1876 - 30 Oct 1949 CCR 5 May 1949
[Note: Son of Amos & Mary E. (Schaffer) Cornwall]
Amos Abraham Cornwall, 73, died Saturday, April 30, in Haguewood hospital in
Ozark, following a short illness. He was born at Millville, Cache County, Utah and was
the only survivor of nine children born to Amos and Mary E. Cornwall who were among
the first settlers of what is nor the State of Utah. His survivors include a nephew, Roe
Burningham, Rt. 1, Ozark and other nieces and nephew of Utah and California. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at Riverdale Baptist Church conducted by Rev.
Roscoe Harding of Nixa. Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Coscik, Dorothy (Hays)
1918 - Nov 1952
CCR 20 Nov 1952 p8
Mrs. Earl Coscik Died in Montana Home.
Mrs. G. Purd Hays received word this week of the death of her niece, Mrs. Earl
Coscik, the former Dorothy Hays, daughter of Mrs. John Hays and the late John Hays of
Bozeman, Mrs. Coscik, 34, died of a heart ailment. The Hays family moved from Ozark
to Montana forty years ago.
Costales, Jordan Isaac 1999 - 17 Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Timothy Routon & Dedra Watkins]
Jordan Isaac Costales, age six, of Ozark, passed away on Thursday, November 17,
2005, in Cox South Hospital. He touched the lives and hearts of all who knew him.
Survivors include: his mother and father, Dedra Watkins and Timothy Routon; a sister,
Evelyn Routon; a brother, Skylar Crawford; his grandparents, Doug and Dee Watkins,
and Delbert and Mary Routon; uncles, David, Davy, Donnie, Derek, Marvin, Davey, and
Harvey; aunts, Shellie, Angie, Elizabeth, Amanda, and Monica; other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 21, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m.
tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jordan Costales
Memorial Fund in care of Great Southern Bank.

Cothron, Alice Rose (DeMay) 9 Nov 1923 - 28 Aug 2004 CCH-N 8 Sep 2004
Alice Rose Cothron, 80, Nixa, died in her home Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004. Prior to
moving to Nixa she was a resident of Rock Island, Ill., where she worked in the Farmall
Tractor Plant for 39 years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and
Louis Leach, Nixa. A sister, Margaret Boyd, Milwaukee, Wis., and a brother, Cyrel
DeMay. Graveside services were Tuesday, Aug. 31 in Greenview Memorial Gardens,
Moline, Ill.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Cotter, Emma Joan (Bolin) 3 Oct 1931 - 19 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Steve Efton & Vesta M. (McDaniel) Bolin; married Arville Cotter]
Funeral services for Emma Joan Cotter, 43, Springfield, formerly of Nixa, were
held Jan. 22 in South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield, with the Revs. Paul Swadley
and Jesse Cunningham officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. She is
survived by her husband, Arville, and three sons, Michael, Douglas and Brent, all of the
home; her mother, Mrs. Vesta Plank, Nixa and one sister, Mrs. Hetta Lee Griffin, Nixa.
Cotter, Glen E. 13 Aug 1928 - Feb 1973
Funeral services for Glen E. Cotter, 44, of Sacramento, California will be at 3
p.m. Thursday at Bois D’Arc Baptist Church with the Revs. Cecil Daniels and Roy Keith
officiating. Burial will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home. Mr. Cotter, a former resident of Bois D’ Arc, was found fatally beaten in
his car Saturday in a rural area north of Sacramento. {Springfield (Mo) Leader and Press,
February 1973}. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
EX OZARKER FOUND DEAD: The body of a former Bois D’Arc man, Glenn E.
Cotter, 44, Sacramento, California, is to arrive in Springfield late tonight for funeral
services which are to be announced later. Cotter’s bludgeoned body was found Saturday
in his car in a rural area north of Sacramento, California and a man has been taken into
custody in connection with the slaying, according to reporters with the Sacramento Union
Newspaper. Cotter, a Sacramento policeman, was an Air Force veteran and a member of
the Bois D’Arc Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Ruby; three sons, Stephen of
Bois D’Arc, John and Bobby of the home; one daughter Glenda Faye of the home; his
mother, Muriel Sharp of Pryor, Oklahoma; a brother, Bobby of Springfield; a sister,
Helen Harville of Republic and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements under the
direction of the Greenlawn Funeral Home of Springfield, Missouri. {Springfield (Mo)
Leader and Press February 1973}
Cottrill, Merle E. 14 Jan 1922 - 1 Mar 2006 SN-L 3 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Wallace Hadley & Mabel (Lawson) Cottrill; married LaVada]
Merle E. Cottrill, age 84, of Clever, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2006. He
was born January 14,1922, in Lake Preston, South Dakota, the son of Wallace Hadley
and Mabel (Lawson) Cottrill. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War
II. Mr. Cottrill was a rancher, and enjoyed working with his cattle. He also had been Plant
Manager for RDE Water Company in Nixa. He loved country music and playing his
fiddle. A constant companion was his dog, Dusty. Survivors include: His wife, LaVada,
PO Box 898, Nixa, 65714; three children, JaDene Forgey and husband, Wayne, Lee's

Summit, Jerry Cottrill and wife, Nancy, Dickenson, Texas, and Jay Wallace Cottrill,
Clever; five stepchildren, Kathy Palmer Nixa, Connie Tarantino and husband, Art,
Garden City, Karen Kreager and husband, Don, Dallas, Texas, Jeffrey Deffenderfer and
wife, Julie, Round Rock, Texas, and Jim Deffenderfer and wife, Julie, Springfield; nine
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; a sister, Arline Oroszi,
Nixa; and the mother of his children, Colleen Cottrill, Nixa. He was preceded in death by
his parents, a sister, and three brothers. Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday,
March 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in
the funeral home, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 2 p.m. today for viewing. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Coughenour, Marian (Johnson) 11 Aug 1912 - 20 Apr 2006 SN-L 22 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Irene (Everett) Johnson; married 1937 Kenneth M.
Coughenour who died 2001]
Marian Johnson Coughenour passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord at 4:20
p.m. on April 20, 2006, at her home in Ozark, surrounded by her family. She was born on
August 11, 1912, in Hollister, Mo., the second of six children born to William W. and
Irene Everett Johnson. At a young age her parents moved to Springfield, where Marian
attended St. Agnes Elementary School, Elfindale Academy and Drury College. In 1937
she married Kenneth M. Coughenour, whom she met at the Ozark resort town of
Rockaway Beach. Kenneth was in management with Swift & Co., and throughout his
career the couple resided in Evansville, Ind., Chicago, Ill., Atlanta, Ga., LaGrange, Ill.,
Jackson, Miss., Hinsdale, Ill., Omaha, Neb., Grand Island, Neb., and Ocala, Fla., where
they retired in 1978. They returned to Springfield in 1983, and for the next 16 years,
spent summers in Spring Valley, Wisc., with their daughter and family, and the
remainder of the year here in the Ozarks. Several years after the death of Kenneth in
2001, Marian moved to Ozark to live with her daughter and husband, Edith and Jim
Houdek. Marian loved to entertain, and had frequent parties and dinners for friends and
family. She enjoyed the game of bridge, continuing to play with a group of friends up to
this year. She was also a very good golfer and played well into her mid-80s. She is
survived by one sister, Sister Jeanne Johnson, a member of the Order of the Sisters of the
Visitation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her children, Ann
Coughenour of Novato, California, Edith Houdek and her husband, Jim, of Ozark, Ralph
S. Coughenour of Republic, William W. Coughenour and his wife, May, of Nixa, John
M. Coughenour of Ukiah, California, Sarah Driver and her husband, Jim, of Ozark;
numerous nieces and nephews; 18 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Visitation
will be on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at GormanScharpf Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will
be celebrated at St. Agnes Cathedral at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2006, with
Monsignor John H. Westhues, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to made to St. John's Hospice.
Countess, William 24 Dec 1882 - 27 Jul 1947 CCR 31 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: spelling from tombstone varies from obit]
William Countess, 64, died suddenly Sunday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Brumley, of a heart attack. Surviving is one brother, Frank of Oklahoma. Funeral

services were conducted Tuesday at the grave by Sylvia Howard and burial was in the
Ozark cemetery.
Countryman, E. Merle 20 Aug 1902 - 31 May 1990 OH 7 Jun 1990
[Note: Son of John E. & Gertrude A. Countryman; married Opal A. Potts 3 Jul 1909 - 10
Jan 1975; married Verba June Tharp 10 Jun 1912 - 15 Mar 1997]
Merle Countryman, 87, Highlandville, died Thursday, May 31, 1990 in Cox
Medical Center South, following an illness of eight months. Born in Kan., he had been a
resident of Christian County for more than 40 years. He was a farmer, carpenter and a
member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, June; a
daughter, Peggy Jarecke, Ozark; two brothers, Francis Countryman, Ozark, and Leonard
Countryman, Mankato, Kan.; a daughter-in-law, Betty Countryman, Springfield; a
stepdaughter, Pat Tate, Highlandville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five
step-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild;
nieces; nephews; other relatives and other friends. He was preceded in death by his first
wife and one son. Services were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with David
Howard officiating. Burial was in Linden cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made
to the American Heart Association.
Countryman, Francis L. 15 Jun 1913 - 17 Apr 1995 CCH-N 26 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of John E. & Gertrude A. Countryman; married 17 Aug 1935 Cleo McMillan]
Francis L. Countryman, 81, Ozark, died Monday, April 17, 1995, in his home
after a long illness. He was born June 15, 1913, near Esbon, Kan., the son of John E. and
Gertrude A. Countryman. On August 17, 1935, he was married to Cleo McMillan, and
born to the marriage were two sons and two daughters. Moving to Ozark in 1939, he was
a dedicated husband, father, farmer, and true carpenter. He was a member of the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, Chairman of Deacons, and a member of the Gideons Association.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn, of the home; two sons and their wives, Larry and
Sandy Countryman, Ozark, and Jerry and Cindy Countryman, Sedalia; two daughters and
their husbands, Wanda and Richard McMullin, Ozark, and Linda and Greg Hart, Rogers,
Ark.; a brother, Leonard A. Countryman, Mankato, Kan.; three grandsons, Bradley
Countryman, King George, Va., Andrew and Travis Countryman, Ozark; four
granddaughters, Shelly Welch, Kansas City, Traci Countryman, Springfield; Kim
Lippelman, Charlottesville, Va., and Teresa Loveland, Rogers, Ark.; two step-grandsons,
Shane and Justin Hambelton, Sedalia; five great-grandsons, Aaron, Justin and Cameron
Welch, Kansas City, Ryan Countryman, King George, Va., and West Loveland, Rogers,
Ark.; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held Thursday, April 20,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ben Brown and Ron Garrison officiating.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Countryman, Jacquelyn 22 Oct 1958 - 22 Oct 1958 CCR 30 Oct 1958
Jacquelyn Countryman, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Countryman, route
2, Springfield, was death at birth Wednesday night, Oct. 22 at Ozark Osteopathic
hospital. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by two sisters, Joan Marie and Bette
Janette of the home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Country and Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Roper of Ozark; and the paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E.

Countryman of Edson, Kan. and Mrs. Amanda Bolen of Eugene, Ore. Gravesides
services were held Friday afternoon in Greenlawn Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Scott,
pastor of the Webster Park Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was under direction of
Harris of Clever.
Countryman, Margaret Ellen (Benham) 30 Dec 1900 - 21 Dec 1993 NN-E 29 Dec
1993
[Note: Daughter of James & Franziska Benham; married 1936 Gilbert Countryman 13 Jul
1905 - Oct 1973]
Margaret Ellen Countryman, 92, Ozark, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Dec. 30, 1900, at Mankato,
Kan., the daughter of James and Franziska Benham. She was a 1920 graduate of BrownMackie College, Salina, Kan. She worked as a legal secretary in Makato and served as
secretary to a member of the Kansas State Legislature and to a U.S. Representative in
Washington, D.C. In 1936 she married Gilbert Countryman and they farmed for 29 years
in the Mankato and Esbon, Kan. area. She was a member of Mankato Evangelical
Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, in 1973. Survivors
include two brother-in-laws and their wives, Leonard and Maxine Countryman, Mankato,
Kan., and Francis and Evelyn Countryman; Ozark; a cousin, Mildred Pomrende,
Coffeyville, Kan.; nieces and nephews including Larry and Sandy Countryman, Richard
and Wanda McMullin and Gene and Peggy Jarecke, all of Ozark, Linda and Greg Hart,
Rogers, Ark. and Jerry and Cindy Countryman, Sedalia. Graveside services were held
Monday, Dec. 27, at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kan., with the Rev. Ernie Larsen
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Countryman, Opal A. (Potts) 3 Jul 1909 - 10 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? (?) Potts; married E. Merle Countryman 20 Aug 1902 - 31 May
1990]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Opal A. Countryman, 85, Ozark, were held at 10
a.m. Monday at Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was
in Linden Cemetery near Sparta. Mrs. Countryman died at 3:15 p.m. Friday St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Memorial contributions can be made to
Missouri Heart Association. A native of Ionia, Kan., she resided in Mankato, Kan. before
coming to Halltown in 1940. Mrs. Countryman moved to Christian County in 1942. She
was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include her husband,
Merle; a son, Guy W. of Chanute, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Peggy Jerecke, Ozark; two
brothers, Jody Potts, Eugene, Ore. and David Potts, Goff, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen
Rinehart of the state of California, Mrs. Estelle Hodges, Eugene, Ore. and Mrs. Rosalee
Thompson, Conrad, Iowa; four grandchildren and three step grandchildren; and four step
grandchildren and four step great grandchildren (sic).
AND
Countryman, Opal A. (Potts) 3 Jul 1909 - 10 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1975 p9
We would like to express our deepest appreciation for the food, flowers,
contributions, visits, cards, prayers, and may other expressions of sympathy shown our
family during the loss of our dearest loving wife and mother.

Merle Countryman. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Countryman and family. Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Jerecke and family.
Countryman, Verble June (Tharp) McKinney 10 Jun 1912 - 15 Mar 1997 CCH-N 19
Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Charlie Lee & Dessie Jane Tharp; married Ralph Thomas McKinney;
married E, Merle Countryman 20 Aug 1902 - 31 May 1990]
Verble June Countryman, 84, Highlandville, died Saturday, March 15, 1997, in
Elfindale Manor. She was born June 10, 1912, in Brighton, and was the daughter of
Charlie Lee and Dessie Jane Tharp. She was preceded in death by: her first husband,
Ralph Thomas McKinney; her second husband, Merle Countryman; a grandson, Randy
Tate; a stepson, Guy Countryman; a sister, Emma Stone; and a brother, Chester
Morrison. Survivors include: a daughter, Pat Tate and her husband, Max, Highlandville; a
grandson, Jeff Tate and his wife, Jennifer, Ozark; a great-granddaughter, Jessica Tate; a
stepdaughter, Peggy Jarecke and her husband, Gene, Ozark; a step daughter-in-law,
Bettie Countryman, Springfield; a step grandchild, Debbie Berbereia and her husband,
Tony, Hollister, step great-grandchildren, Nathan and Jeremy Berbereia; other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 18, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Counts, Darrell Edward, Sr. 29 May 1946 - 21 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Clifford Jewell and Mary Counts; married Bunny Louise Bossing]
Darrell Edward Counts, Sr., age 54, of Joplin, passed away at 9:44 a.m. on August
21, 2000 due to injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Darrell was born May 29,
1946 in Willow Springs, Missouri, the son of Clifford Jewell and Mary Counts. He had
been a resident of Joplin for nine years. He was a veteran of Vietnam, serving his country
in the U.S. Army. Survivors include: a son, Darrell E. Counts, Jr. and his wife Martha,
Nixa; two daughters, Samantha Abell and her husband Russell, and Sharon Counts, all of
Joplin; four grandchildren, Taylor Counts; Jeremy Abell, Justin Abell, and Dorothy
Dawn Counts; three sisters, Margie Brooks, South Carolina, Martha Spencer, Willow
Springs, and Francis Huffman, Memphis, TN; a brother, Robert Counts, Joplin; his
longtime girlfriend, Rosemary Ramsey, of Joplin and her children, Tina Yates and Chad
Yates, Joplin and Kirk Yates, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bunny
Louise Bossing Counts; a brother, Donald Counts; and his parents. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew and loved him. Darrell has left behind many friends and family
that he loved very much and that loved him very much as well. Graveside services were
held at 11:00 am. Friday, August 25, 2000, in Springfield National Cemetery, with Rev.
Gordon Dawley officiating. Military honors were provided. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was Thursday in the Funeral Home.
Counts, Darrell Edward "D. J.", Jr. 21 Jul 1975 - 26 Mar 2006 SN-L 29 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Darrell Edward & Bunny Louise (Bossing) Counts, Sr.; married Martha]
Darrell Edward "DJ" Counts Jr., age 30, of Nixa, departed this life to be with God
on March 26, 2006. He was born July 21, 1975, in Springfield, the son of Darrell Edward
Counts Sr. and Bunny Louise Bossing. He was a member of Nixa First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: His wife, Martha; two children, Taylor, age 8, and Bunny, age 5, all of

the home in Nixa; a sister, Samantha and her husband, Russell Abell, and two nephews,
Justin and Jeremy, all of Joplin; a sister, Sharon Counts, and a niece, Dorothy Dawn, of
Joplin; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be greatly missed by all who knew
him. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Pleasant View Cemetery, Elkland,
with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Counts, James E.
17 Jul 1914 - 4 May 1965 CCR 20 May 1965 p1
James E. Counts, 50 of Eldorado Springs, died early Friday in the Cedar County
Memorial Hospital there. He was a native of Texas who moved to Highlandville in 1949
and to El Dorado in October 1964. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of
the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; four sons, James, Springfield,
Robert, Steven and David, all of the home; a granddaughter; a brothers, Wilbur,
Bridgeport, Tex.; and a sister, Mrs. Edith Whilley, Wichita Falls, Tex. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark. Joe Deal officiated, and burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Court, Merle Elmer 10 Sep 1913 - 3 Apr 2004 SN-L 5 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Louis William & Violet (McKuehn) Court; married Thelma Esther]
Merle Elmer Court, age 90, of Nixa, Missouri, went to be with his Lord on April
3, 2004. He was born September 10, 1913, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Louis William Court
and Violet (McKuehn) Court. He was retired from McDonnell-Douglas Corporation in
St. Louis, Missouri, where he served as a machinist supervisor for 30 years. He was a
member of First Baptist Church of Branson, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his
loving wife of 58 years, Thelma Esther. He is survived by three daughters, Martha Ann
and husband, Clyde Brinley, of Nixa, Kathleen Muriel and husband, John Bryant, of
Bentonville, Arkansas, and Jennifer Lynne and husband, Dan Blue, of Dixon, Missouri; a
sister, Marion and husband, Estel Lamb; ten grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
He leaves a legacy of knowing Jesus Christ to his family and friends. Services will be 1
p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial
will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson. Visitation is from noon until 1
p.m. in the funeral home preceding services.
Courtney, Charles R. 1888 - 14 Apr 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: unsure what is meant by Elkhead Cemetery, but no legible tombstone in Christian
County]
Charles R. Courtney, 78, a native of Missouri and a resident of Spokane, Wash,
died in a Spokane Hospital April 14. Mr. Courtney went to Spokane in 1947 and retired
in 1955. `Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of the home; five sons, James Courtney, Pat
Courtney, Ted Courtney, all of Spokane, Wash., Charles R. Courtney, Seattle, Wash. and
Louis Courtney in the Air Force; four daughters, Mrs. Shirley Halbakken, Spokane,
Wash., Mrs. Emma Broi, Placerville, Calif., Mrs. Catherine Hunter, Springfield and Mrs.
Nancy Gideon, Nixa; 26 grandchildren. Burial was in Elkhead Cemetery.
Courtney, David Lee 1952 - 4 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p1
Man Murdered South of Ozark

David Lee Courtney, 23 year old man from Quitman, Arkansas, was shot and
killed last Thursday night. The cold blooded murder took place about six miles south of
Ozark on Highway 65. Courtney, according to Sheriff Joe Mayberry, was apparently on
his way to Kansas City. He had been having tire problems during the day. He was
reported to have been seen talking to two men in Branson, who were later to be jailed for
the shooting. An Ozark man Russell Grubaugh picked Courtney up in Branson and
brought him back to his car which was located a few miles south of where the shooting
occurred. Courtney then drove his old Pontiac to a point between twin bridges and Indian
Village. He apparently stopped to check lug nuts on the wheel he had installed shortly
before, He had no lug wrench and was evidently trying to tighten then with a pair of
pliers. At this time, Christian County Deputy Jim Campbell was heading south on
Highway 65, stopped to see if he could assist Courtney. Campbell asked Courtney if he
was having trouble. Courtney said, “You wouldn’t believe the trouble I’ve had.” Deputy
Campbell then continued south about a mile to a spot where he could turn around. He
then came back north and found Courtney lying beside his car in a large pool of blood.
Campbell said about 5-10 minutes had passed between the time he left Courtney and
when he found him dead. As pulled up to stop, he saw a small red pickup with a camper
driving away to the south. He then called for help. This happened about 9:15 p.m.
Thursday night. Road blocks were then set up. A short time later, two men driving a red
Chevrolet Luv pick-up was stopped at the intersection of Hwy 65 and 160 between Ozark
and Branson. The men were arrested on suspicion of murder by a highway patrolman and
a Taney County Deputy and taken to the Taney County Jail. They are Kenneth Redding,
25, of Kimberling City and Danny L. Jackson, 27, from Lampe. A check of the pick-up
revealed three weapons: a .357 magnum pistol and two 12-gauge shotguns, one of which
was a “sawed-off” version, The two were given paraffin tests which showed that Redding
had fired a gun recently . A spent .12 gauge shotgun shell was found in Reddings pocket.
They later were transported to Christian County jail where they were charged with firstdegree murder and are currently being held in jail without bond. According to Christian
County corner Dean Adams, Courtney was shot in the south at a very close range. x-rays
revealed buckshot and wadding still lodged in the head. Preliminary hearings for the two
accused is set for March 18 at 9:00 a.m. before magistrate Judge Claud Boone.
Courtney’s car was taken to George’s Body Shop in Ozark and later searched. Clothing,
new shoes and personal effects was all the car contained. His body was returned to Heber
Springs, Arkansas for burial. According to Sheriff Joe Mayberry, a motive is taking shape
but isn’t complete enough for release, but says it will involve some other Arkansas
people.
Also: a photo with caption: The lifeless body of David Courtney lays beside his auto after
thugs murdered him Thursday night.
AND
Courtney, David Lee 1952 - 4 Mar 1976 OH 1 Apr 1976 p1
Trial Set for Accused In Murder
Two Stone County men are scheduled for trial June 21 in Christian County circuit
court on first degree murder changed. Kenneth Reding, 25, Kimberling City and Danny
L. Jackson, 27, Lampe, were arraigned in circuit court last week on charges stemming
from the March 4 shotgun death of David Lee Courtney, 23. Reding and Jackson were
being held today in Christian County jail here in lieu of reduced bonds of $35,000 each.

Courtney, James Robert 10 Oct 1928 - 14 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: married Louisa June Doss 12 Apr 1931 - 6 Nov 1970]
James Robert Courtney, 39, Spokane, Wash., died there Feb. 12. after a 12-year
illness. A former resident of Ozark, Mr. Courtney had moved to Spokane several years
ago. He is survived by his wife, Louise; three sons, James R., Jerry, and John Charles, all
of the home; seven daughters, Mrs. Patricia Buttolph and Mrs. Joyce Eits, both of
Spokane, Pamela, Janetta, Sandra, Julia and Susan, all of the home; his mother, Mrs.
Ruth Courtney, Spokane; four brothers, Pat and Ted, Spokane. Louis, U. S. Air Force and
Charles, Seattle. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Nancy Gideon, Nixa, Mrs.
Katherine Hunter, Springfield, Mrs. Emma Brosi, Placerville, Calif. and Mrs. Shirley
Halbaken, Spokane; and two grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Ozark Cemetery, with Mrs. Delores Willis officiating, Arrangements are
under direction of Adams.
Courtney, Louise June (Doss) 12 Apr 1931 - 6 Nov 1970 CCR 12 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Mary L. (Brown) Doss; married James R. Courtney 10 Oct
1928 - 14 Feb 1968]
Mrs. Louise June Courtney, 39, of Ozark died at 12:15 p.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center, following a lingering illness. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. She is survived by three sons, James, Gary and John, all of the home;
seven daughters, Mrs. Joyce Ertz and Mrs. Patricia Buttalph, both of Spokane, Wash. and
Pamela, Kanetta, Sandra, Julia and Susan, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Mary Doss of
Ozark; one brother, John W. Doss, Wichita, Kan.; four sisters, Mrs. Martha Eakins, Mrs.
Verma Jo Snider, Mrs. Janese Bilyeu, and Mrs Joneva Patterson, all of Ozark; and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. Henry Richardson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Couts, Frank Wade 1902 - 14 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Wade Franklin & Sara L. (Davis) Couts]
Frank Wade Couts, 62, of 613 West Walnut, died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital following a lingering illness. He was a service station attendant. He is
survived by his wife, Jessie; two daughters, Sarah Ann and June Couts, both of 723 South
Robberson; and a sister, Mrs. Maggie Warren, 1020 Elm Arcade. Funeral services were
at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Church at Highlandville with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chapel of the
Ozarks.
Couts, Sarah L. (Davis) 23 Dec 1870 - 19 Dec 1949 CCR 22 Dec 1949
[Note: Daughter of Woodford & Mahalia (Cook) Davis; married Wade Franklin Couts
1865 - 1936]
Mrs. Sarah L. Couts, 82, pioneer resident of Ozark, died in her home here at 9:30
a.m. Monday after an illness of three weeks. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Maggie Warren, 2054 East Ave., Springfield, and Mrs. Altha Bean of Galloway, Mo., a
son, Frank W. Couts of Highlandville, 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and two
sisters, Mrs. Nancy Tolbert, Brookline, Mo., and Mrs. Maggie Davis, 737 South

Robberson, Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chaffin
Funeral Home chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville cemetery.
Covey, Saundra Lynn (Soden) 27 Aug 1948 - 24 Nov 2002
Saundra Lynn Covey, 54, Rogersville, was welcomed into heaven Sunday,
November 24th at 6:00 p.m. Saundra was born August 27, 1948 in Clever, Mo., the
daughter of Robert “Bob” L. Soden and Velma Lou Soden, Springfield. She was from the
first graduating class of 1966 from Glendale High School. She attended SMSU where she
met her loving husband, David Hudson Covey, they married July 18, 1969, he preceded
her in death June 28, 1999. She was most recently employed by Prime, Inc. She worked
full time raising her two children Carrie Anne and Robert Scott Covey. She was involved
in PTA, a troop leader for Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, Springfield Junior League, and
most recently, Birthday Club and Art Group. She is a founding member of Fremont Hills
Baptist Church. Saundra is survived by her mother and father, Bob and Velma Soden;
daughter, Carrie Anne Covey; son, Robert Scott Covey and his wife, Holly Jolene, and
granddaughter, Victoria Marie Covey; her aunts, uncles, family and friends love her
dearly. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in Greenlawn South Funeral Home,
441 W. Battlefield. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Glenn Cemetery,
Nixa, officiated by Pastor Jerry Cox. Memorials are suggested to Fremont Hills Baptist
Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1453, Nixa, Mo. 65714, and St. John’s Hospice Care.
Her sense of humor and quick wit touched all those whom she was in contact with.
Springfield News-Leader November 26, 2002.
Covington, Robert Miller “Bob” 19 Sep 1920 - 25 Sep 2006 SN-L 1 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Howard & Marie (Miller) Covington; married 17 Oct 1970 Alice Marie
Marchant ]
Robert "Bob" Miller Covington, 86, of Willard, Mo., passed away Monday,
September 25, 2006, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Bob was born September 19, 1920, in
Philadelphia, Pa., to Howard and Marie (Miller) Covington. On October 17, 1970, he was
united in marriage to Alice Marie Marchant in Marple, Pa. Bob proudly served his
country from 1940 until 1945 with the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the
Willard V.F.W. Bob retired from ARCO Industries after 35 years of dedicated service.
He enjoyed volunteering for the Willard and Springfield Police Departments and also at
St. John's Hospital. Bob was a fun loving person with sincere and caring ways. He was a
wonderful husband and spent time traveling to Europe and various places with his wife,
Alice. Bob is survived by the love of his life, Alice; five children, George Tucker, Alice
Tucker, Carol Sawka, Judy De Geronimi, and Bobby Covington; 11 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; one sister, June Walkup; other caring relatives and several friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother, Howard Covington. Cremation
and arrangements under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Bob's
remains will be interred in the Springfield Missouri Veterans Columbarium, at 10 a.m.,
Monday, October 2, 2006, with full military honors provided by the Bravo Team.
Cowan, Albert G. 27 Mar 1884 - 10 Dec 1963 CCR 19 Dec 1963

Albert G. Cowan, 80, of Ozark, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday in the state hospital at
Nevada. He had lived in Ozark since 1937 and was a retired lineman. Survivors are two
daughters, Mrs. Sonora Christman, Orange Calif., and Miss Margie Cowan, of Norco,
Calif.; a son, Albert Cowan, Jr., North Hollywood, Calif.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were at the Adams-Monger Chapel here at 2 p.m. today (Thursday), with
Masonic rites at the graveside in Ozark Cemetery.
Cowan, Beulah d 5 Mar 1974
OH 13 Mar 1974 p2
Rogersville - Mrs. Beulah Cowan, Route 2, Rogersville, died last Wednesday at
Mercy Villa, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Cowan was a member of Harmony
Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of the Rogersville area. Survivors include two
sons, Jerry and Glen, both of Route 2, Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs. Oren Stigall,
Murfreesboro, Tenn; four sisters, Mrs. Ana Adghai, Schofield, Wisc., Mrs. Maxie
Wheeler, Wichita Falls, Tex, Mrs. Thora Corder, Mayes, Ariz. and Mrs. Leta Mallonee,
Route 3, Rogersville; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were
under direction of Marsh.
Cowan, Dorothy Grace (Johnson) 27 Nov 1913 – 16 Dec 1991 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
Dorothy Grace Cowan, 78, formerly of Moline, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1991 at
Colonial Manor, Zearing, Iowa. The former Dorothy Johnson was born Nov. 27, 1913 in
Ozark, the daughter of Daniel Webster and Nellie Keithly Johnson. She married William
Lemuel Cowan in 1945 in Thornton, Ill. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son,
Arnold Cowan, Ames, Iowa; three grandchildren; and a brother, Wilbur Johnson,
Springfield. Services were held at Stevens Memorial Chapel, Ames, Iowa, and burial
followed in Rose Lawn Memorial Estate, Moline.
Cowan, Edna Jane 20 Aug 1883 - 26 Jul 1972 CCR 27 Jul 1972 p5 & OH 3 Aug 1972
p8
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah Jane (Patterson) Cowan]
Mrs. Edna Jane Cowan, 71, of Fort Worth, Tex. died at 5:05 a.m. Wednesday in
Harris Hospital in Fort Worth following a sudden illness. Before moving to Fort Worth in
1955, she had been a resident of the Springfield and Rogersville area. She was a
saleslady for Levy-Wolf for a number of years. She was a member of the Center Point
Church of Christ near Rogersville. Survivors include her son, Kenneth D. Cowan of Fort
Worth; six grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
Friday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark, with Paul Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in
the Pembina Cemetery near Rogersville.
Cowan, Lucy May 29 Jan 1882 - 14 Mar 1948 CCR 18 Mar 1948
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah Jane (Patterson) Cowan]
Funeral services for Lucy May Cowan, 66, who died last Sunday at her home near
Rogersville, were held March 15, at 2 o’clock at the Center Point church, conducted by
Brother Fields, with burial in Pembina cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. She is survived by six sisters, Minnie Cowan, Zula Gaston, Carrie
Parsons, Ora Scott, Ceorgina Wills, Edna Cowan and one brother, Paul Cowan.

Cowan, Minnie 7 Nov 1873 - 10 Jul 1953 CCR 16 Jul 1953 p1
Funeral services for Minnie Cowan, 79, who died July 19, were held Sunday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Eldon, with burial in
Pembina Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She was the daughter of
George and Hanie Cowan and is survived by one brother, Paul Cowan if Rogersville;
four sisters, Mrs. Zula Gaston of the home; Mrs. Ora Scott of Tolleson, Arizona, Mrs.
Georgia Willis and Edna Jane Cowan of Springfield and 14 nephews and nieces.
Cowan, Jesse 8 Feb 1896 - 22 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: spelling from other family records]
Jesse Cowen, 83, Springfield, brother of Albert Cowen, Rogersville, died April 22
in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Services were held Tuesday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Cowden, William L. “Will” 1881 - 8 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
Funeral services for W, L. “Will” Cowden, 84, of 1721 South National,
Springfield, was at 2 p.m. Monday in First and Calvary Presbyterian Church with the
Rev. Curtis March officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery near Bolivar under
direction of Herman Lohmeyer. Mr. Cowden, a prominent Springfield businessman and
cattle breeder, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday in his home after a lingering illness. He was a
founder and president of the Nixa Bank.
Cox, Charles 8 Aug 1905 - 30 Jul 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married Cliffie]
Services for Charles Cox of Chino, Calif. were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Draper
Chapel,. Ontario, Calif, with burial there. A native of Galena, he had resided in Pomona
since 1935 and was a member of the Church of God there. Surviving are his wife, Cliffie;
a son, Kenneth of Highlandville; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Latta, Ozark and Mrs.
Linda Serl, Pomona, Calif; three brothers, Jess and Ward, both of the state of Washington
and Johnnie of Pomona; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Euster, Pomona and Mrs. Inez Harris
and Mrs. Elsie Bailey, both of Galena; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Cox, Charles E. April 1896 - 1 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Son of James W. & Mary Louise (Holland) Cox]
FOREST GROVE, Ore. - Funeral services for Charles E. Cox, 65, of Forest
Grove, who died Saturday, April 1, at his home, were held at Forest Grove Tuesday,
April 3 with interment at Portland, Ore. Mr. Cox collapsed and died while starting to
mow his lawn at his home Saturday evening. Death was attributed to a heart attack. He
was born and spent his early life in Ozark until entering the U. S. Army during WW I.
Following Army service, he settled at Delta, Ohio and moved to Oregon in 1948, He was
a member of the Disabled American Veterans, The American Legion and The Christian
Business Men’s committee. He was a very active member of the First Baptist Church of
Forest Grove. Survivors include his wife, Martha, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Neil
Lovell of Colton, Ore. and Mrs. Sid McGauhey of Santa Barbara, Calif., four
grandchildren; a brother, Walter Cox of Davenport, Iowa; and four sisters, Miss Mabel

Cox, Mrs. Earl Hilton and Mrs. Walter Wulff, all of Delta, Ohio and Mrs. Charles
Kellogg of Toledo, Ohio.
Cox, Charles Kenneth 26 Oct 1925 - 20 Dec 2004 SN-L 22 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of Charley & Cliffie (Beck) Cox; married 29 Jun 1945 Lola Mae Glidewell]
Charles Kenneth Cox, age 78, of Nixa, passed away Monday, December 20, 2004.
He was born October 26,1926, the son of Charley and Cliffie (Beck) Cox. On June 29,
1945, he and Lola Mae Glidewell were united in marriage. He was a machinist and a
farmer. Mr. Cox had worked as a security guard for Missouri Veterans Cemetery and was
a volunteer for the DAV. He attended Clever Full Gospel Church. Survivors include: his
wife of 59 years, Lola; a son, Kenneth Lee Cox and his wife Connie, Palmdale,
California; two daughters, Linda Curbow and her husband Ronnie, Nixa, and Patricia
Salinas, Ozark; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia
Latta and husband Tom, Springfield, and Linda Serl, Montclair, California; and an
extended family of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
December 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Nylene McKnight and Pastor
Dennis Gamble officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane.
Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Cox, Charles P. 25 Feb 1864 - 26 Apr 1950 CCR 4 May 1950
[Note: Son of William Parker & Elizabeth C. (Horn) Cox; married Norah L. Spivy 21
Jan 1872 - 28 Jul 1947]
Funeral services were held here Friday afternoon for Charles P. Cox, 86, retired
merchant who spent more than fifty years in the hardware business in Ozark. Mr. Cox
died April 26 in the hospital after being ill only one week. He had been downtown and
visited the Cemetery on April 17. He became ill the next day and entered the hospital the
following day. He retired from business about five years ago and had been making his
home with a niece, Mrs. Annie Glenn. Mr. Cox was born in Springfield Feb. 25, 1864,
and was brought to Ozark as a child with his parents. On January 19, 1895, he married
Miss Nora Leonard Spivy, who preceded him in death. He was a member of the Ozark
Christian Church for fifty years, serving as deacon for a number of years and also
teaching a boys class in Sunday school for a long while. He served the city as alderman,
and for six years was deputy sheriff. Survivors include a brother, Geo. Cox of Lamar, a
sister, Mrs. Emma Murphy of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel by the
Rev. Frank West. Burial was in the Weaver Cemetery.
Cox, Charley Warren 12 Jan 1903 - 8 Apr 1964 CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: married Cleata "Cleva" Georgia Sellars]
Charley W. Cox, 60, of the Boaz community in Christian County, died April 8,
1964 in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield following a five-year illness. Mr. Cox, who had
driven a school bus at Nixa, operated a grocery store at Jamesville in Stone County. He
worked as a salesman for the Colorado Mill and Elevator Company and for the Wilson
Milk and Pet Milk companies. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa, the
Ozark Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his wife, Cleva; a
son, Joe, of Newton, Iowa; three brothers, Byron, Route 1, Clever, Roy, Route 11,

Springfield, and Clifford, Republic; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held
last Friday at the First Baptist Church of Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy, the Rev.
Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was under direction of
Harris of Nixa and Masonic rites by Friend Lodge 352 of Ozark.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of April 16, 1964 in the margin.
AND
Cox, Charley Warren 12 Jan 1903 - 8 Apr 1964
CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: married Cleata "Cleva" Georgia Sellars]
Charley W. Cox. 60, of the Boaz community in Christian County, died at 5:15
a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield following a five-year illness. Mr.
Cox, who had driven a school bus at Nixa, operated a grocery store at Jamesville in Stone
County. He worked as a salesman for the Colorado Mill and Elevator Company and for
the Wilson Milk and Pet Milk companies. He was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Nixa, the Ozark Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star. He is survived by his
wife Cleva; a son, Joe, of Newton, Iowa; three brothers, Byron, Route 1, Clever, Roy,
Route 11, Springfield and Clifford, Republic; and four grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church in Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy,
the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Cox, Cleva Georgia (Sellars) 10 Jul 1903 - Apr 1990 OH 3 May 1990
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Dora (Ghan) Sellars; married Charles Warren Cox 12 Jan
1903 - 8 Apr 1964]
Cleva G. Cox, 86, Nixa, died 1:10 p.m. Monday, April 30, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Christian County, she was born July 10, 1903
to John T. and Dora Ghan Sellars. She married Charles W. Cox, who preceded her in
death in 1964. A homemaker and retired teacher, she taught school in Stone and Christian
County for many years. She was a charter member of the Nixa Flower Club, the order of
the Eastern Star Chapter No. 98 in Nixa, and a member of the First Baptist Church of
Nixa. Survivors include her son, Joe Cox; four grandchildren, Gail, Sharon and Joe, all of
Kansas City, and Jennifer, San Francisco; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Elma Middleton,
Nixa; special family, Margie Eagan, Kathleen Frazier; special friends, Leona Chillcut and
Betty Holland; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be
held at Harris Colonial Chapel 10 a.m. today with Rev. Kenneth Brandy officiating.
Burial will follow in the Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel.
Cox, Delphia Willie (Ponder) Brannan 13 Sep 1922 - 11 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr
1998
Delphia Willie Cox, age 75, of Chadwick, died Saturday, April 11, 1998. She was
in Cox Medical Center, South. Delphia was born Sept. 13, 1922, in Newton County,
Arkansas, one of 13 children of Smith and Meddie (Jones) Ponder. Throughout her life
she owned and operated grocery stores in California, and in Missouri at Gentryville,
Chadwick, and Elkhead. She was a Baptist by faith. Survivors include: her husband,
Thomas Cox, currently residing in Springfield; three children, Jerry Brannan, Scottsdale,

Ariz., Judy Golden, Everton, and Joyce Rainey, Ozark; six grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Lizzie Norton, Lucy Glassock, and Odie Glassock, all of
Springdale, Ark., and Faye Cooksey, Floral, Ark.; a brother Edd Ponder, Ava; a host of
nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Kennith
Brannan; and a brother and sisters, Ethel Cooksey, and May, Elbert, Henry, Andrew,
Jessie, and Fred Ponder. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 14, in Chadwick Baptist
Temple with Rev. Jerry Loveland and Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Cox, Don 13 Mar 1931 – 8 Dec 1991 NN-E 12 Dec 1991
Don Cox, 60, Nixa, died at 2:52 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 8, 1991 in Olathe Medical
Center, Olathe, Kan. The son of Claude and Inez Cox, he was born March 13, 1931 in
Kansas City, where he lived until he moved to Springfield in 1969. He was general
manager of D&D Office Products and was a Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife,
Avonelle; a daughter, Cathy Cox, Nixa; his mother, Inez Holmes, Tracy, Calif.; a brother,
Jerry Cox, Olathe; a half-brother, Danny Cox, Oakland, Calif.; and two half-sisters, Mary
Ann Nichols, Mission, Kan., and Dolly Pantoja, Tracy. Graveside services were held
Wednesday in Springfield National Cemetery with Gerald Lorfing officiating. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the charity of the donor's choice.
Cox, Donna June (Loftin) 9 Jun 1953 - 1 Jan 2002 CCH-N 16 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Burrel & Margie (Heriford) Loftin; married Tom Cox]
Donna June (Loftin) Cox, age 48, of Ava, died Jan. 1, 2002, at 4:45 p.m. in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a courageous battle with cancer. The
strength and stamina that Cox displayed came from her determination to protect, care and
provide for her two sons. She was a very loving and devoted mother. She was born June
9, 1953, in Ava, the daughter of Burrel and Margie (Heriford) Loftin. Cox graduated
from Ava High School in 1971 and continued her education at College of the Ozarks,
where she graduated with honors. She was currently completing her master's degree from
Southwest Baptist University. Cox excelled at furthering the minds of young adults as a
business teacher at Ava High School. Cox was a member of First General Baptist Church,
Ava, and an active member of Future Business Leaders of America. She was preceded in
death by an infant brother, Timmy Loftin; one brother Jerry Loftin; one nephew Brent
Gott and the father of her two sons, Tom Cox. She is survived by her two sons Justin
Cox, of Fremont Hills, and Jayson Cox, of the home; her parents Burrel and Margie
Loftin; four brothers Burrel Loftin and wife Penny, Marvin Loftin and wife Mary June,
Mike Loftin and wife Lisa, Russell Loftin and wife Sue, four sisters, Carol Gott and
husband Howard, Linda Snelson and husband Rick, Patty Barcus and Janice Gray, all of
Ava; sister-in-law Katie Barnes and husband Randy, Fremont Hills; and many nieces,
nephews, aunt, uncles, friends and co-workers. Funeral services were Jan. 5 in First
General Baptist Church, Ava, with Rev. Robert Roberts officiating under the direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Nome, Ava. Burial followed in Sweden Cemetery. The family has
requested in lieu of flowers, love offerings may be made to her two sons in care of Barnes
Family Funeral Home, PO. Box 65, Ava, Mo. 65608.

Cox, Dora B. (Jones) 13 Mar 1911 - Nov 1982
Dora B. Cox, 71, Aurora, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday in the Aurora Community
Hospital after a sudden illness. She was a member of the Dover Baptist Church.
Survivors include; four sons, Carmon of Aurora, Howard of Verona, Chester of Ozark,
and Cletis of Riverbank, California; three daughters, Mrs. Francis Gryder and Mrs. Nola
Branham both of Aurora and Mrs. Opal Gryder, of Reavisville; a brother, Ulva Jones of
Rogersville; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Peterson Funeral Home will
announce the arrangements. {Springfield (MO)News Leader November 12, 1982}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Cox, Dora B. (Jones) 13 Mar 1911 - Nov 1982
Services for Dora B. Cox, 71, Aurora, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Peterson
Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Olivar Thomas officiating. Burial will be in McConnell
Cemetery, near Nixa. Mrs. Cox died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday in the Aurora Community
Hospital after a sudden illness. {Springfield (MO) News Leader November 13, 1982}
Cox, Edra Elizabeth 12 Sep 1908 - 25 Oct 1965 CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Oliver T. & Frances M. (Seisser) Cox]
Edra E. Cox, 57, a teacher at Missouri Southern College and sister of Senator
Noel Cox of Ozark, was found dead Tuesday in her apartment near the Joplin college.
Marsh Funeral Home attendants at Aurora said Miss Cox, a longtime resident of that city,
was found dead about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday by two of her students. She was a teacher of
commercial subjects at the college. Jasper County Coroner Wendell Fuhr said tentative
investigation indicates Miss Cox may have died from carbon monoxide. Furh said
investigation by Joplin fire department and Gas Service Company employees disclosed
that the flue to which a gas stove in the apartment was vented had somehow become
blocked. The coroner said evidence indicates that she went to bed with the heat turned up
and that, because of the blocked ventilation, the oxygen was burned out of the air,
resulting in the supply of carbon monoxide. Fuhr said he is withholding a decision on an
inquest pending a further report form the state patrol laboratory but adds “as of now” he
feels the death will be ruled accidental. Miss Cox was a teacher for 30 years, the last 17
years in Aurora High School. She resigned last summer to accept a position with the
college in Joplin. Miss Cox held a bachelor of science degree in education from
Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, and a master’s degree in education from
George Peabody College. Survivors besides Senator Cox include another brother, Charles
of Spokane and a sister, Mrs. Betty Venderford, Miraloma, Calif. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. today in the Spokane Baptist church, with the Rev. Fred McPhail officiating.
Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Marsh.
Cox, Elizabeth Ann (Stenberg) 29 Jan 1939 - 1 Aug 2003 SN-L 3 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ove & Alma (Sorensen) Stenberg; married F. M. Cox]
Elizabeth Ann Cox, age 64, of Ozark, passed away Friday, August 1, 2003 in her
home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1939 in Flandreau, South
Dakota, the daughter of Ove and Alma (Sorensen) Stenberg. Her life was filled with love
for her family and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, where
she led Bible studies and taught Sunday School. She was devoted to mission work and

enjoyed mission trips. Elizabeth loved music and shared that by teaching music to others.
Survivors include four daughters, Deborah Brown, Little Rock, Arkansas, Patricia
McMullen and her husband Steven, Galena, Jeanne Fuller and her husband Ed, Ozark,
and Sandy Rhoades and her husband Richard, Seymour; thirteen grandchildren, Heath,
LeeAnn, Ellyn, Dane, Molly, Cole, Ryan, Sarah, Stephen, John Paul, Hannah, Matthew
and Joseph; three great-grandchildren, Lauren, Alexis and Caleb; seven stepchildren; step
grandchildren; four brothers, Virgil Stenberg and his wife Norma, Bob Stenberg and his
wife Arlene, David Stenberg and his wife Audrey, all of South Dakota, and Bennett
Stenberg and his wife Doris, Kentucky; a sister, Renie Lellelid, Minnesota; nieces,
nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.M. Cox; a
brother, DeVere Stenberg; a brother-in-law, Leo Lellelid; and her parents. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at First Baptist Church of Ozark, with
Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to World Missionary Press, Inc., in care of the
funeral home.
AND
Cox, Elizabeth Ann (Stenberg) 29 Jan 1939 - 1 Aug 2003
CCH-N 6 Aug 2003
Elizabeth Ann Cox, 64, of Ozark, passed away Friday, August 1, 2003 in her
home, surrounded by her family. She was born January 29, 1939, in Flandreau, South
Dakota, the daughter of Ove and Alma (Sorensen) Stenberg. Her life was filled with love
for her family and friends. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, where
she led Bible studies and taught Sunday School. She was devoted to mission work and
enjoyed mission trips. Elizabeth loved music and shared that by teaching music to others.
Survivors include: Four daughters, Deborah Brown, Little Rock, Arkansas, Patricia
McMullen and her husband Steven, Galena, Jeanne Fuller and her husband Ed, Ozark,
and Sandy Rhoades and her husband Richard, Seymour; thirteen grandchildren, Heath,
LeeAnn, Ellyn, Dane, Molly, Cole, Ryan, Sarah, Stephen, John Paul, Hannah, Matthew,
and Joseph; three great-grandchildren, Lauren, Alexis, and Caleb; seven step-children;
step-grandchildren; four brothers, Virgil Stenberg and his wife Norma, Bob Stenberg and
his wife Arlene, David Stenberg and his wife Audrey, all of South Dakota, and Bennett
Stenberg and his wife Doris, Kentucky; a sister, Renie Lellelid, Minnesota; nieces,
nephews, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, F.M. Cox; a
brother DeVere Stenberg; a brother-in-law, Leo Lellelid; and her parents. Funeral
services were at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5, at First Baptist Church of Ozark, with
Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial followed in Hopedale
Cemetery. Visitation was be from 6-7:00 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to World Missionary Press, Inc. in care of the
funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003 AND Springfield News-Leader, August 3, 2003.
Cox, Elva 14 Jan 1910 - 12 Aug 1988 SN-L 13 Apr 1988
[Note: married Emmett Cox 4 Apr 1910 - 23 Jul 1979]
Elva Cox, 78, Springfield, formerly of Spokane, went home to be with the Lord at
6:35 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. A longtime Spokane area resident
and member of the 65 Church near Spokane, she had resided in Nixa a short time before

moving to Springfield three years ago. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband,
Emmett Cox, who died July 23, 1979. She is survived by a son, Ray Dean of Eckerd,
Colo.; a foster son, Donald Brown, Spokane; a daughter, Juanita Reeves, Springfield;
three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and one half-sister, Mrs. Opal Redfearn,
Aubrey, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. The family
will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, Saturday, August 13, 1988. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Cox, Emmett 4 Apr 1910 - 23 Jul 1979 SL-P 24 Jul 1979 & SL-P 25 Jul 1979
[Note: Spelling from his tombstone]
GALENA- Emmitt Cox, 69, Galena, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in his home
after a long illness. Mr. Cox was a farmer. He was a member of the 65 Pentecostal
Church south of Spokane. Survivors include his wife, Elva; a son, Ray Dean, Paonia,
Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Reeves, Springfield; a foster son, Donald Brennon,
Branson; a brother, Ralph, Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Langley, Hurley, and Mrs.
Lottie Rhea, Springfield; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark will announce arrangements. Springfield Leader- Press, Tuesday July 24, 1979
GALENA -- Services for Emmitt Cox, 69, Galena will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Walter McKnight and Harold Brown officiating. Burial
will be in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Cox died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in his home after a
long illness. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8:30 tonight. Springfield
Leader-Press, Wednesday, July 25, 1979. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
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Cox, Emmett 4 Apr 1910 - 23 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: married Elva 14 Jan 1910 - 12 Aug 1988; spelling from tombstone]
Services for Emmitt Cox, 69, Galena, were held July 26 in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Revs. Walter McKnight and Harold Brown officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery. Mr. Cox died July 23 in his home after a long illness. He was a farmer. He was
a member of 65 Pentecostal Church, south of Spokane. Survivors include his wife, Elva;
a son, Ray Dean, Paonia, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Reeves, Springfield; a foster
son, Donald Brennon, Branson; a brother, Ralph, Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah
Langley, Hurley and Mrs. Lottie Rhea, Springfield, three grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Cox, Eula E. (Mease) 28 Jan 1916 - 17 Aug 1999 CCH-N 25 Aug 1999
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Mable (Workman) Mease; married 25 Mar 1944 Charles
Wilson Cox]
Eula E. Cox, age 83, of Ozark, died Tuesday, August 17, 1999 in her home. She
was born January 28, 1916 in Reeds Spring and was the daughter of Arthur and Mable
(Workman) Mease. On March 25, 1944 she and Charles Wilson Cox were married in
Reeds Spring. Mrs. Cox served as Postmaster for the Spokane Post Office before
retirement in 1978. She was a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church. Survivors
include: her husband, Charles; a daughter, Claire Frances Draffen and her husband, Tom,
Ozark; two grandchildren Gordon Draffen, and Lori Draffen; a brother, Floyd Mease,
Reeds Spring; a sister, Lena Mae Gianni, Byran, California; nieces and nephews. She was

preceded in death by a son, Stephen Charles Cox; three brothers, Vernon, Dewey and
Kenneth Mease; four sisters, Alta Rust, Gladys Emmerson, Rose Cox and Fernnie Mease;
and her parents. Funeral services were Thursday, August 19, 1999 in Adams Funeral
Home, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Cox, F. M. 14 Nov 1916 - 15 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of Fred & Iva Cox; married Elizabeth Stenberg]
F. M. Cox, 76, Ozark, died Thursday, July 15, 1993 at his home. He was born
Nov. 14, 1916 in Garden City, Texas, the son of Fred and Iva Cox. He has been a
cattleman in this area for many years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; seven children, Rick, Bob, Jim and Kent Cox, all
of Michigan, Mark Cox, Ozark, Shirley Seibles, Louisiana, and Lynda Batterson,
Springfield; three brothers, Bill Cox, Texas, John Sam Cox, Wyoming, and Bob Cox,
Arkansas; a sister, Essie Mae Carter, Texas; four stepdaughters, Debbie Brown,
Arkansas, Patricia McMullen, Crane, and Jeannie Fuller and Sandy Rhoades, both of
Ozark; his mother-in-law, Alma Stenberg, South Dakota; four brothers-in-law, Bob,
David and Virgil Stenberg, South Dakota, and Bennett Stenberg, Kentucky; a sister-inlaw, Renie Lellelid, Africa; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services were held
Sunday, July 18, at First Baptist Church of Ozark with Pastors Troy Rhoden, James
Schudy and David Howard officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist
Church of Ozark, Building Fund.
Cox, George 21 Feb 1912 - 11 Dec 1989 OH 21 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of Virgil Z. & Flora Cox; married Sylvia C. 9 Apr 1912 - 12 Nov 2001]
George Cox, 77, Springfield, died at 12:37 p.m. Dec. 11 in Cox Medical Center
after a long kidney disease. Born Feb. 21, 1912, in Jamesville, Mo., to Virgil Z. and Flora
Cox, Mr. Cox was a retired teacher at Graff Area Vo-Tech. He is survived by his wife,
Sylvia; a son, Larry, Battlefield; four daughters, Patricia A. Loveland, Springfield, Donna
J. Southwell, Tulsa, Okla., Sharron K. Coffman, Springfield, and Brenna C. Issac, Tulsa;
a brother, Junior, Washington; four sisters, Nola Rice, Kansas City, Evelyn Puckett and
Alma Cavin, both of Washington, and . Maxine Vandekerhove, Nixa; 12 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made
to the Springfield Dialysis Patient Fund, Cox Medical Center North, in care of Jill Kirby,
1423 N. Jefferson 65802.
Cox, George M. 1871 - 30 Sep 1961 CCR 5 Oct 1961 p5
[Note: Son of William Parker & Elizabeth (Horn) Cox]
Funeral services for George M. Cox, 90, a native of Ozark who died Friday in a
Lamar nursing home, were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Chiles Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday
in the East Lawn Cemetery in Springfield. Roy Wheeler officiated. Mr. Cox is survived
by a son, Roger Cox of Branson and a daughter, Mrs. Blanche McFeely, Oklahoma City.
Cox, Hope Lorene 10 Mar 1975 - 15 Feb 2007 CCH-N 21 Feb 2007 & SN-L 28 Feb
2007
[Note: Daughter of Keith & Martha (Metcalf) Cox]

Hope Lorene Cox, 31, was born March 10, 1975, in Buffalo, and departed this life
on Feb. 15, 2007, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Hope is survived by her mother and
step-father Martha and Don Massey of Mountain Grove; her father Keith Cox of Utah;
three brothers Gary Cox, Mark Cox and wife Becky, Micha Cox and wife Bailey all of
Ava; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Hope was preceded in death by her sister
Roxane Marie Cox, brother Steven Aaron Cox, maternal grandparents Clayborn and
Flona Metcalf, and paternal grandparents Orville and Effie Cox. Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor James Taylor officiating. Burial followed in Rush Cemetery, Seymour. Visitation
was held from 1 p.m. until service time in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Cox, Ira Emmett 1874 - 9 Aug 1957 CCR 15 Aug 1957 p1
Funeral services for Ira Emmett Cox, 83, a retired merchant and farmer of the
Jamesville community, who died August 9 at Mercy Infirmary in Springfield were held
August 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel under direction of Harris. He
operated a general store at Jamesville for 28 years, and was a member of a member of the
Jamesville Christian Church. His wife, Mrs. Paralee Wells Cox, preceded him in death in
1939. Survivors include five sons, Charles W. Cox of Nixa, Francis Byron Cox of
Clever, Adrian Ervin and Clifford M. Cox of Republic and Roy R. Cox of Springfield, 10
grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers, Elmer and Lewis Cox of
Riverside, Calif and James W. Cox of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Iva Estes of College
Park, Md.
Cox, James Lee 25 Mar 1913 - 19 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
James Lee Cox, 81, Ozark, formerly of Springfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 19,
1994, in A Lit'1 Bit Country Private Care, Sparta. He was born March 25, 1913, in
Springfield, the son of Charles and Bertha Paulsell Cox. On July 6, 1940, he was united
in marriage to Joyce Wadlow. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. He retired in 1975 as Superintendent of Building Regulation for the City of
Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a daughter, Carla Cox Hamblin, Salem; a
brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Billie Ruth Cox, Cincinnati, Ohio; and a sister-inlaw, Corinne Cox, Springfield. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield.
Cox, John “Bill” 19 Oct 1890 - 5 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
Bill Cox, 84 of 621 Madison, Springfield, died Tuesday at 6:50 p.m. at the
Veterans’ Hospital, Columbia after a long illness. A longtime Webster County resident,
Mr. Cox was a World War I Veteran and a member of the American Legion, Seymour.
He is survived by a brother, J. H. Cox, Springfield and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Wheat
and Mrs. Jewell Embrey, both of Seymour and Mrs. Annie Beatie, Rogersville. Services
were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church, Seymour, with the Rev. Roy
Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Seymour Cemetery. Arrangements were under
direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Cox, Joyce (Wadlow) 4 Oct 1909 -14 Jul 1996 CCH-N 20 Jul 1996

Joyce Wadlow Cox, 86, was released from Alzheimer's Disease following a seven
year illness Sunday, July 14, 1996 in A Lit'1 Bit Country Private Care, Sparta.. She was
born October 4, 1909 in Ellington, Missouri, and was the daughter of Charles and Zue
(Gower) Wadlow. On July 6, 1940 she married James Lee Cox who preceded her in
death in 1994. Mrs. Cox was a long-time Springfield educator and served as principal at
Mark Twain Elementary School in Springfield for nineteen years before her retirement in
1975. She served as president of the League of Women Voters and on the Mental Health
Board and Reading Council. She received the Freedom Foundation Award for writing a
Revolutionary War play for the benefit of sixth graders. Survivors include: a daughter,
Carla Cox, Fort Worth, Texas; a sister, Norma Potter, Dallas, Texas; a sister-in-law,
Corinne Cox, Springfield; and a brother-in-law and his wife, Charles and Billie Cox,
Cincinnati, Ohio. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery.
Cox, Lawson E. 1 Apr 1883 - Nov 1964
Lawson E. Cox, 81, of the Hurley community, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. A member of Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Mr. Cox was a
Stone County native. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; three sons, Curtis, G. Purd, and
James, all of Route 2 Crane; two daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Russell, Rt. 1, Galena, and Miss
Beryl Cox, Hurley; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Hurley Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating.
Burial will be at Spokane Cemetery.
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Thursday, November 26, 1964. Contributed by Woody
Franklin.
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Cox, Lawson E. 1 Apr 1883 - 24 Nov 1964 CCR 3 Dec 1964 p1
Lawson E. Cox, 81, of the Hurley community, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24,
in Springfield Baptist Hospital. A member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Mr. Cox
was a Stone County native. He is survived by his wife, Pearl; three sons, Curtis, G. Purd
and James, all of Route 2, Crane; two daughters, Mrs.. Sibyl Russell, Route 1, Galena and
Miss Beryl Cox, Hurley; eight grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. Friday in Hurley Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Cox, Leland M. 6 Mar 1913 - 3 Sep 1990 NN-E 5 Sep 1990
[Note: married Florence]
Leland M. Cox, 77, Ozark, died Monday evening, Sept. 3, 1990, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, following a short illness. A retired flight line mechanic for
Boeing Aircraft, Cox worked and raised his family while living in Wichita, Kan. He had
lived in Ozark for 14 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Florence; a daughter and her husband, Linda and
Ray Weaver, Ozark; three sons and their wives, Melvin and Charlotte Cox, and Marvin
and Pamela Cox, all of Wichita, Kan., and Larry and Joann Cox, Edmond, Okla.; two
sisters, Dessie Williams and Madena Englebrecht, both of Udora, Kan.; two brothers,
Paul Cox and Eldon Cox, both of Lincoln, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services

will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday evening from
7 to 8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the First
Baptist Church of Ozark Building Fund.
Cox, Lester L. 7 Jul 1899 - 12 May 1965 CCR 20 May 1965 p1
[Note: married Dora B. Jones 14 Mar 1911 - 11 Nov 1982]
Lester L. Cox, 65, Route 1, Aurora, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Watsonville,
Calif. where he was visiting relatives. He suffered an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cox
spent most of his life in Stone and Christian Counties. He was a farmer. Surviving are his
wife, Dora, of the home; four sons, Oakley, Ozark, Cledis, Watsonville, Calif., Carmon,
Ava and Howard of the home; three daughters, Opal Gryder, Crane, Mrs. Frances Gryder,
Watsonville and Miss Nola Cox of the home; a brother, William C. Cox, Watsonville;
and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the McConnell
Union Chapel, with Rev. Oliver Thomas officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
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Cox, Lester L. 7 Jul 1899 - 12 May 1965
Lester L. Cox, 65, Rte. 1 Aurora, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Watsonville,
California, where he was visiting relatives. He suffered an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cox
spent most of his life in Christian and Stone Counties. He was a farmer. Survivors are his
wife, Dora of the home; four sons, Oakley of Ozark, Cletis of Watsonville, California,
Carmon of Ava, and Howard of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Gryder of Crane,
Mrs. Mrs. Frances Gryder of Watsonville, California and Miss Nola Cox of the home; a
brother, William C. Cox of Watsonville, California and 15 grandchildren. Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa will announce the funeral arrangements. {Springfield (MO) News Leader
May 13, 1965}
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Cox, Lester L. 7 Jul 1899 - 12 May 1965
Funeral services for Lester L. Cox, 65, Rte. 1 Aurora, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
McConnell Union Chapel, west of Nixa, with the Rev. Olivar Thomas officiating. Burial
will be in the McConnell Cemetery, under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa. Mr. Cox died Wednesday morning in Watsonville, California. {Springfield (MO)
News Leader May 16, 1965} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cox, Linda Sue (Stout) 13 Sep 1953 - 4 Dec 2003 SN-L 7 Dec 2003 & CCH-N 17 Dec
2003
[Note: married Van C. Cox]
Linda Sue (Stout) Cox, 50, Nixa, passed away Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in Cox
South hospital. She was born Sept. 13, 1953, in Ames, Iowa. Linda worked for Wal-Mart
in the pharmacy department for 23 years, most recently in the Nixa facility. She was a
member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa. She loved spending time with her
family and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include her husband, Van C. Cox; two sisters,
Mary Stout, Ames, Iowa, and Lillian Huffman and her husband Max, Kansas City; two
brothers, David Stout, California, and Larry Stout; three sons; grandchildren; her motherin-law and father-in-law, Cletus and Arlene Cox, Festus; nieces and nephews. A

memorial service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Robert Genske officiating. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. Monday until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Cox, Mark S. 1878 - 17 Nov 1954 CCR 25 Nov 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mark S. Cox, 76, who died at his home in Springfield on
November 17, were held Sunday afternoon in the Union Ridge Baptist Church, with the
Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mrs. Lillie
Boyer Cox and a son, Willie B. Cox. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ralpha Cox of
Springfield, a foster son. Jerry McWilliams who was reared in the home; four brothers,
Emmitt Cox of Clever; Elmer Cox and Lewis Cox of Riverside, Calif. and James Cox of
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Iva Estes of Washington, D. C.; several nieces and nephews,
other relatives and many friends. He was baptized into the Christian Church at Jamesville
at an early age.
Cox, Mary Frances (Siesser) 22 Mar 1883 - 23 Aug 1950 CCR 31 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Margaret (Wilson) Siesser; married 1907 Oliver T. Cox 11
Nov 1876 - 11 May 1961]
Funeral services for Mrs. Oliver Cox, 67, of Spokane where held Sunday
afternoon in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating.
Burial was in the Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She
died Wednesday August 23. Mrs. Cox was born Mary Frances Siesser, daughter of
Charles and Margaret Siesser, in Pittsburg, Kansas on March 22, 1883. She moved to
Stone County, Missouri as a small child. In 1907 she was united in marriage to Oliver
Cox and they moved to the Spokane community. To them four children were born, Edra,
Noel and Charles W. Cox, all of Spokane, and Mrs. Claude Vanderford of San Dimas,
California. Besides her husband and her children, she is survived by five grandchildren,
two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Baker and Mrs. Susie Sartin, both of Galena, and two brothers,
W.G. Siesser of Galena and Elmer Siesser of Pacific. She was a member of the Spokane
Baptist Church for more than 40 years.
Cox, Mary M. (?) Johnson 1900 - 9 Apr 1991 NN-E 18 Apr 1991
[Note: married first ? Johnson; married second Albert Cox]
Mary M. Cox, 90, Rogersville, died at 4:51 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1991, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She is survived by her husband, Albert Cox,
Springfield; a son, Lonzo Johnson, Springfield; a stepdaughter, Louise Garza, state of
Texas; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services were last Thursday in Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, Ozark.
Burial was in Lee Cemetery.
Cox, Myrtle Jane (Pruitt) 1886 - 29 Dec 1959 CCR 7 Jan 1960 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Jane Cox, 73, of Springfield, who died Dec. 29
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lowell McConnell at Nixa, were held Friday, Jan. 1 at 2
p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Oscar Ellison officiating. Burial was in
Jamesville Cemetery under direction of Harris. She was a member of the Church of

Christ, and the widow of the late Fred O. Cox. In addition to Mrs. McConnell, she is
survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Leo Deulen of Springfield; five grandchildren and
one great grandchild; three brothers, E. R. Pruitt of Springfield and James Pruitt of Nixa
[sic - says three, but names two] and one sister, Mrs. G. E. Nokes of Denver, Colo.
Cox, Norah L. (Spivey) 21 Jan 1872 - 28 Jul 1947 CCR 31 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Dal & ? (?) Spivey; married Charles P. Cox]
Funeral services for Mrs. Norah Cox were held Monday, July 28, in the chapel at
the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. B. Frank West, with burial in the Weaver
cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin. Born in Tennessee, she located in Christian
county with her parents as a child, settling in the Hopedale district north of Ozark. In
1898 she was married to Charles P. Cox, longtime hardware merchant in Ozark. She
joined the Christian church at the age of 16 and remained active in church and Sunday
school work her entire lifetime. She was also active in women’s club work and was a
member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Ladies Saturday club, and
Ladies Literary Club, the Home Garden club and was one of the organizers of the Ozark
Book Club. She is survived by her husband, C.P. Cox, one brother, Arthur Spivy, and
three nephews, Ralph Gibson, Ward Spivy, and Joe Glenn Spivy.
Cox, Oliver T. 11 Nov 1876 - 11 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
[Note: Son of William C. & Jane (Viles) Cox]
Services for Oliver T. Cox, 84, longtime resident of the Spokane community who
died at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Christian Rest Home in Ozark following a long illness,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Spokane under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mr. Cox, a retired
farmer, was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons,
Senator Noel Cox of Ozark and Charles Cox of Spokane; two daughters, Mrs. Betty
Vanderford of Miraloma, Calif. and Miss Edna Cox of Aurora; five grandchildren and
two great grandchildren and one sister, Miss Lena Cox of Spokane.
Cox, Pearl E. 1886 - May 1968
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl E. Cox, 81, of Hurley, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in the First Baptist Church, Spokane, with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial will be in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Cox died at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday in her home after a lingering illness. A resident of Ponce de Leon and Abesville,
most of her life, she moved to Hurley in 1954. She was a member of the Ponce de Leon
Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Beryl S. Cox, of the home; two sons, G.
Purd and Jim, both of Route 2, Crane; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Monday, May 6, 1968. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
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Cox, Pearl E. 1883 - 7 May 1968 CCR 9 May 1968 p8
[Note: married Lawson E. Cox 1 Apr 1883 - Nov 1964]
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl E. Cox, 84, of Hurley, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
the First Baptist Church, Spokane, with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating, Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Cox died at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday in her home after a lingering illness, A resident of Ponce de Leon and Abesville

most of her life, she moved to Hurley in 1954. She was a member of the Ponce de Leon
Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Beryl S. Cox of the home; two sons, G.
Purd and Jim. both of Route 2, Crane; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Cox, Ray 1906 - 11 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: married Mary L.]
Ray Cox, 82, of Springfield, died at 3:25 p.m. Feb. 11 at St. John's Regional
Health Center. Services for Mr. Cox were held Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with the Rev. Bill Stype, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Lawrence, Kansas.
Mr. Cox was a retired postal employee, an Army veteran, and a member of Southminster
Presbyterian Church. He was a former resident of Chilicothe and Kansas City. His
survivors include his wife,, Mary L.; three sons, Don Cox, Nixa, Jerry Lee Cox, Olathe,
Kansas, and Daniel D. Cox, Oakland, California; a daughter, Mary Ann Nichols,
Mission, Kansas; two brothers, Clifford Cox, Milan, Illinois, and Guy Cox, of California;
three sisters, Edith Kaufman, Denver, Colorado, Juanita Firmin, Dekalb, and Fay
Sherrow, Lake Lottawana; a stepson, Jim McPheeters, Valley Center, Kansas; two
stepdaughters, Amy Schulke, Edmond, Oklahoma, and Beth Beaman, Topeka, Kansas;
12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Memorials are suggested to the American
Cancer Society.
Cox, Robert Gerald 10 Jul 1925 - 21 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Tom & Nellie Cox]
Robert Gerald Cox was born July 10, 1925, and died on March 21, 1999. He was
preceded in death by his mother and father, Nellie and Tom Cox, a half-brother, Earl, a
son Robert Paul, and a daughter, Kimberly Karolina. He is survived by a brother,
Tommy, Ozark, four sons, Charles Thomas and his wife, Patricia, Kansas, Bruce Michael
and his wife, Karen, Springfield, Gerald Newton and his wife, Pam, also of Springfield,
Loren Dale and his wife, Candice, Wisconsin, and two daughters, Kanina Vanonna Cox,
Springfield, and Jeneen Deolinda Cox, Ava. He is also survived by 7 grandsons, 3
granddaughters, 1 great-granddaughters, 2 step grandsons, 2 step granddaughters, and one
step great-grandson. He was a member of the Hemphill Heights Masonic Lodge #1164,
Ft. Worth, Texas, Scottish Rite of Joplin, and a member of Abou Ben Adhem,
Springfield, he was retired from Dayco, Local Union 662. He was dedicated to his
military service in the United States Army. He served in various duties including ROTC
instructor. He was also a veteran of Korean War. He received an Honorable Discharge of
March 29, 1966. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid gardener. He will be
missed by all his family. A funeral and Masonic service was held Thursday, March 25, in
Adams Funeral Home, with Bill Moore officiating. Burial with military honors provided
by Fort Leonard Wood was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Cox, Rose (Mease) 8 Mar 1910 - 29 Jun 1997
Rose Cox, 87, Ozark, Mo., died Sunday June 29, 1997, in her home. She was born
March 8, 1910, near Reeds Spring, Mo., one of 10 children of Arthur and Mabel
Workman Mease. On Jan. 20, 1934, she married William Noel Cox. She was a longtime
resident of the Spokane and Ozark areas. Mrs. Cox was active in the operation of the
Noel Cox Livestock Auction throughout many years of her married life. She also worked

at the Buffalo Livestock Auction and spent the last day of her life there. She was active in
the Republican Party. She was a longtime faithful member of the First Baptist Church of
Ozark. Preceding her in death were her husband Noel in 1985; two brothers, Dewey and
Kenneth Mease; and three sisters, Alda, Gladys and Fern. Survivors include three
children; Bill Cox and his wife, Jan, Rose Ann Cox and Dwight Cox and his wife Oct Jo,
all of Ozark; seven grandchildren and their spouses, Marla and David Hull, Oldfield,
Melissa and Randy Sixkiller, Ozark, Renee and Todd Newman, Bradleyville, Gregg Cox,
Urbana, Shelly and Wayne Hughes, Louisburg, Amy and Jeff Knight, Lebanon, and
Colby and Pepper Cox, Licking; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Floyd Mease and
Vernon Mease, both of Reeds Spring; two sisters, Eula Cox and her husband Charles,
Ozark and Lena Gianni, Byron, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Troy Rhoden and Don Currence officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the First Baptist Church Van Fund, Ozark.
Cox, Shirley Ann (Bullington) 7 Mar 1940 - 17 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of Jewell & Cecil (Clark) Bullington; married 16 Aug 1959 Eldon Leroy
Cox]
Shirley Ann Cox, 62, Nixa, passed away April 17, 2002, in her home. She was
born March 7, 1940, in Pemiscott County, the daughter of Jewell and Cecil (Clark)
Bullington. On Aug. 16, 1959, she and Eldon Leroy Cox were married at the home of her
Grandpa and Grandma Clark, in southeast Missouri. She was a very devoted wife and
loving mother, making that her full-time occupation. For a short time in the early 1990s,
she worked part time for Nixa schools and also at the Christian County Enterprises
workshop. She loved to write poetry and five of her poems have been set to music. She
thoroughly enjoyed and found much comfort in reading her Bible and did so on a regular
basis. She copied down some of her favorite verses, and when she could no longer hold
up her Bible, she read them over and over, and now that page is well worn. Her favorite
passages included: Psalms 118:8: 1 Corinthians 16:13; Proverbs 8:33; Psalms 33:21; John
15: 12. 13 and 34; and several verses from John chapter 14. She was baptized Jan. 10,
1960, at the Church of Christ in Ottawa, Kan. and was a member of Nixa Church of
Christ at the time of her death. Survivors include her husband, Eldon; four children and
their spouses. Nita and Mark Lange, Tucson, Ariz., Tim and Heidi Cox, Springfield
Fonda and Gary Ellis, Richardson, Texas, and Paul and Andy Cox, Ozark; three
grandchildren, Skyler Ellis, Briana Ellis and James Lange: a brother, Dean Bullington
and wife, Dorothy, Savannah, Tenn.; a sister, Dorothy Pratt and husband, L.T, St. Louis;
five half-brothers; a half-sister; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; aunts;
uncles; and cousins. Funeral services were April 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Tom Dennis officiating. Burial followed in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Cox, Theodore “Ted” 28 Nov 1907 - 16 Jul 1972 CCR 20 Jul 1972 p1 & OH 20 Jul
1972 p9
[Note: Son of Arthur C. & Louise E. (Sceiser) Cox; married Mary]

Theodore (Ted) Cox, 64, of Highlandville, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, July 16, in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Cox was a selfemployed stockman and a member of the First Central Baptist Church at Highlandville.
He is survived by his wife, Mary; his mother, Mrs. Lou Cox of Hurley; a son, Clell Cox
of Dallas; a daughter, Mrs. Natha Lea Dye of Highlandville; two brothers, Emmett Cox
and Ralph Cox, both of Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Langley of Hurley and Mrs.,.
Lottie Rhea of Springfield and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday at 2
p.m. in the Adams Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Paul Barrett officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery
Cox, Thomas 27 Apr 1924 - 5 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
Thomas Cox, age 75, of Ozark, joined his wife, and their Lord in heaven on
Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000. He had been a resident of Ozark Riverview Manor prior to
his death. He was born April 27, 1924 and served his country in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Cox was a shop and woodworking teacher throughout Oklahoma and in
Southwest Missouri including Sparta and Bradleyville. Survivors include: a stepson, Jerry Brannan, Scottsdale, Arizona; two step-daughters, Judy Golden,
Springfield, and Joyce Rainey, Ozark; former students and friends. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Delphia in 1998; and a brother, Robert in 1999.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 8, in Chadwick Baptist Temple, Chadwick,
with Reverend Jerry Loveland and Reverend Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was
in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Cox, Velma 11 Jun 1902 - Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Velma Cox, 74 of Buffalo, N. Y., a
Rogersville native were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Center Point Church of Christ with Roy
Wilson officiating. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery near Rogersville. The family will be
in Jewell E. Windle Chapel in Springfield from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Mrs. Cox died Friday
in Buffalo General Hospital after a long illness.
Cox, Virgil "Toots" Edgar Deaths 08/27/2003
Virgil "Toots" Edgar Cox, 80, Ava, died at 11:45 p.m., Aug. 14, 2003, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, surrounded by his loving family. He was
born Aug. 1, 1923, in Ava, the son of John Gentry and Bessie Mae (Jones) Cox. On Aug.
27, 1945, he was united in marriage to Ethel Mae Pruiett and to this union one daughter
was born. Cox was a life-long resident of Douglas County where he enjoyed the real life
on his farm. He regularly attended Mt. Tabor Church and allowed God to guide his
values and Christian lifestyle. Cox proudly served his country during World War II with
the United States Army from 1943 through 1946. His affection for others blessed him
with a natural ability to be a devoted husband, loving father, caring granddad, good friend
and helpful neighbor. He was preceded in death by both parents; five brothers Ruben
Cox, Starlin Cox, Jack Cox, Anderson (Doc) Cox and Unie Cox; two sisters, Ethel
(Denny) Hartley and Elizabeth Cotton. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years,
Mae, of the home; daughter Donna Hall Nichols and husband Tom, Ava; one
granddaughter, Lisa Johnson and Jimmy of Ava; one grandson, Tim Hall and Lindsey,

Ava; two great-grandsons, Stephen and Jesse Johnson, Ava; three step-grandchildren,
Mary K. Robinson and husband Roger, Severn, Md., Jean Miller and husband Cole,
Springfield, and Jim Nichols, Springfield; five step-great-grandchildren, Katie and Aaron
Schuerger, Ben, Arianna and James Robinson; two brothers, Joe Cox, Ava, and Johnnie
Cox and wife Modena, Ava; two sisters-in-law, Mary Cox, Ava, and Myrl Cox, Ava; two
special friends, Joseph and Catlin Elliot who fondly referred to Cox as Grandpa; many
nieces, nephews and loving friends. Services were at 2 p.m., Aug. 18, 2003, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ava, with Pastor Raymond Jaden officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Tabor Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial donations can be made to Mt. Tabor
Church or Mt. Tabor Cemetery in memory of Virgil, Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O.
Box 65, Ava, Mo. 65608.
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Cox, Virgle Z. 20 Feb 1881 - 16 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
Virgle Z. Cox, 90, of Republic, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday at his home, following a
long illness. Mr. Cox was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the area. He was a
member of the Jamesville Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, George of
Springfield, and Junior of Almira, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Nola Rice of Springfield,
Mrs. Maxine Middleton of Nixa, Mrs. Alma Calvin of Ardenvoir, Wash. and Mrs. Evelyn
Puckett of Shelah, Wash.; a brother, Ira of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie
Wallash, Mrs. Lela Belle Epps and Mrs. Eva Penland, all of Springfield; 18
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Harris of Nixa.
Cox, Wanda Sue (Baker) 1 Dec 1954 - 8 Aug 2006 SN-L 11 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Jake & Helen (DeMeaux) Baker; married Donnie Cox]
Wanda Sue Cox, age 51, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 8,
2006, in M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas. Wanda was born December 1, 1954,
in Pittsburg, Kansas, to Jake and Helen (DeMeaux) Baker. She was an honor student
graduate of Carl Junction High School where she was a member of the Drum and Bugle
Corp and was the 1970 coronation queen. She attended Missouri State College and
continued her education in Texas, achieving the title of Certified Hotel Administrator.
More than 20 of the 33 years Wanda devoted to the hospitality industry were spent as the
general manager of the Ramada Inn in Joplin. She had also been a regional manager for
Howard Johnson Hotels. She was an enthusiastic worker in the Joplin community,
serving as a Special Olympics volunteer and participating in the Chamber of Commerce
and Soroptomist Club. Wanda was also an active member of the Hotel and Motel
Association and served on the board of the Convention and Visitors Bureau. She was a
member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa. Survivors include her
husband, Donnie Cox, of the home; a son, Ryan Ferrier, Carterville, Mo.; a daughter,
Kimberly Ferrier, Nixa; two brothers, Glenn Baker, Golden City, Mo., and Larry Baker,
Asbury, Mo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Russell Barrow, Lamar, Mo.; her
stepmother, Audrey Baker; her aunts, Lois, and husband Earl Thomas, Tulsa, Okla., Nell,
and husband John Boyer, Sand Springs, Okla., and Leona Baker of Lamar; two nieces,
Crystal and Laura; a nephew, Justin; and several cousins. Wanda was preceded in death
by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 12th in Daniel

Funeral Home, Lamar, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. this
evening, August 11th. Burial will be in Barton City Cemetery, northeast of Liberal,
Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society in care
of Daniel Funeral Home.
Cox, William Frank Aug 1892 - 28 Dec 1947 CCR 1 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of James W. & Mary Louise “Lou” (Holland) Cox; married Sybil]
W. Frank Cox, 55, a retired city fireman of 1500 University, Springfield, died
suddenly of a heart attack at 11:45 Sunday morning at Deming, N.M., while enroute to
Springfield from Tucson, Ariz. Mr. Cox and his wife had been to Tucson for the past
month for his health and to visit a brother, Charles Cox. He suffered the attack as they
entered Deming by car and died at a Deming physician’s office. Born near Ozark, Mo.,
Mr. Cox had lived in the Springfield vicinity most of his life. He joined the fire
department on June 1, 1927, and retired last October 1 because of his 20 years of service
and because of a disability. He served at No. 1 and No. 3 stations. Survivors include his
wife, Sybil; a daughter, Mrs. Caswell Lane of the home; a son, Stanley of route 7, a
sister, Mrs. John Glenn of Ozark, and the brother. Funeral arrangements are under
direction of Alma Lohmeyer.
Coyle, Ivan L., Rev. 19 Dec 1910 - 17 Apr 1989 NE 20 Apr 1989
[Note: Son of W. H. & Lucy Ann (Zumwalt) Coyle; married 25 Jun 1930 Lena Irene
Sellars 10 Sep 1912 - 3 Aug 2003]
The Rev. Ivan L. Coyle, 78, Ozark, died at 8:20 a.m. Mon day, April 17 in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was born Dec. 19, 1910 in White
Oak, Okla., the son of W. H. and Lucy Ann (Zumwalt) Coyle. At age two, his parents
moved to a farm in Richland where he attended school. On June 25, 1930 he was united
in marriage to Irene Sellars. He attended Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar for two
years, then in 1932 became full-time pastor at Ozark First Baptist Church of Houston. He
continued his education at William Jewell College, Liberty. He was a minister for 61
years and a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark. He was pastor of First Baptist
Church of Tipton, Pulaski County District Missionary, pastor of First Baptist Church of
Republic, and First Baptist Church of Weaubleau. In 1956 he became pastor of First
Baptist of Ozark. In 1958 he became Director of Missions for Tri-County Association,
serving 17-1/2 years before retiring from the office in 1975. He continued pastoring
churches at Hopedale, Stoutland and Pleasant Grove near Highlandville. He is survived
by his wife, Irene; two daughters; LaNelle Thornton, Liberty, and Linda Polly, Troy; two
sons, Robert, Lakewood, Colo., and Alfred, Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Nellie Simpson,
Richland, and LaDon Atkins, Lebanon; 14 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in First Baptist Church, Ozark, with the
Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests contributions to the American Heart Association or the building fund of
First Baptist Church, Ozark.
Coyle, Lena Irene (Sellars) 10 Sep 1912 - 3 Aug 2003
SN-L 5 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Rob & Monte (Harold) Sellars; married 25 Jun 1930 Ivan L. Coyle 19
Dec 1910 - 17 Apr 1989]

Lena "Irene" Coyle, age 90, of Troy, Missouri, formerly of Ozark, passed away
Sunday, August 3, 2003 in Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab Center, Troy, Missouri.
Mrs. Coyle was born September 10, 1912 in Richland, Missouri, the daughter of Rob and
Monte (Harold) Sellars. On June 25, 1930 she married Ivan Coyle. Irene was a
homemaker, she owned and operated the Ozark Cafe for a short time, and most of her life
was dedicated to assisting her husband in his ministries. In 1995 Irene moved to Troy,
Missouri; in 2000 she moved to Liberty, Missouri; and in 2001 she moved back to Troy
where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy and a past member of the
First Baptist Church of Ozark. She was also a past president of the Women's Missionary
Union and a member of the Hopedale Extension Club. Irene was a loving wife, mother,
and grandmother. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Reverend Ivan
Coyle; a son, Alfred Coyle; and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters, LaNelle
Thornton and husband, Leonard of Liberty, MO, and Linda Polly and husband, Tom of
Winfield, MO; a son, Robert Coyle of Brighton, CO; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held
Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. in the First Baptist Church of Ozark with Rev.
Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating; burial to follow in Hopedale Cemetery,
Ozark. A visitation will be today 6 to 8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, and from
9:30 until service time Wednesday in the church. In lieu of flowers donations may be
made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark, Building Fund, or Amheart Hospice, 451
Main Street, Troy, MO 63379.
AND
Coyle, Lena Irene (Sellars) 10 Sep 1912 - 3 Aug 2003 CCH-N 13 Aug 2003
Lena Irene Coyle, 90, Troy, formerly of Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2003, in
Lincoln County Nursing and Rehab Center in Troy. Coyle was born Sept. 10, 1912, in
Richland, Mo., the daughter of Rob and Monte (Harold) Sellars. On June 25, 1930, she
married Ivan Coyle. She was a homemaker, owned and operated the Ozark Café for a
short time, and most of her life was dedicated to assisting her husband in his ministries.
In 1995, Coyle moved to Troy, in 2000 she moved to Liberty, and in 2001 she moved
back to Troy where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Troy. She was a past
member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. She was also a past president of the
Women's Missionary Union and a member of the Hopedale Extension Club. Coyle was a
loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband, Rev. Ivan Coyle; one son, Alfred Coyle; and two sisters. Survivors include two
daughters, LaNelle Thornton and husband Leonard, Liberty, and Linda Polly and
husband Tom, Winfield; one son, Robert Coyle, of Brighton, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; 19
great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services were held Aug. 6 in
the First Baptist Church of Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries
officiating. Burial followed in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to The First Baptist Church, Building fund, Amheart Hospice, 451 Main
Street, Troy, MO 63379.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003 AND Springfield News-Leader, August 5, 2003.
Crabtree, Leona Elizabeth (Coch) 21 Feb 1909 – 31 Jul 1996 CCH-N 3 Aug 1996
Leona Elizabeth Crabtree, 87, Ozark, died Wednesday, July 31, 1996 in Nixa
Park Care Center. She was born February 21, 1909 in St. Louis and was the daughter of

Theodore and Anna (Altoff) Coch. She lived most of her life in the St. Louis area and
worked as a credit manager for a hospital. Mrs. Crabtree loved her family who meant
much to her. She was a happy, giving person. Her husband, Walter, preceded her in death
as well as two daughters, Shirley Reddick and Darleen McCloud; a grandson; and a
great-grandson. Survivors include: a son, E. Ted Crabtree, Maryland Heights; nine
grandchildren; seventeen grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Cremation
was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Laurel Hill
Cemetery, St. Louis.
Crabtree, Lester L. 1900 - 15 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: married Opal]
Lester L. Crabtree, 87, of Aurora, formerly of Walnut Grove, died at 1:25 p.m.
June 15 at the Springfield Health Care Center after a short illness. Services for Mr.:
Crabtree were held Friday at the Wilson-Brim Daniel Chapel of Walnut Grove, with the
Rev. Don Washam officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. Born
in Christian County near Nixa, Mr.: Crabtree was a longtime resident of the Walnut
Grove area. He was a retired farmer and stockman and a member of the Walnut Grove
First Christian Church. Mr. Crabtree's survivors include his wife, Opal; two daughters,
Helen Whittenberg, Walnut Grove, and Joan Beachler, Buffalo; a son, Kenneth,
Springfield; two stepdaughters, Betty Forester, Aurora, and Maxine Frazier, Springfield;
10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Craig, Clarence C. 10 Nov 1921 - Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: married Elnora]
OZARK - Services for Clarence C. Craig, 54, Ozark, was at 1:30 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Burial were in Springfield
National Cemetery with military rites conducted by a detachment form Fort Leonard
Wood. Mr. Craig died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in Lakeview Nursing Home in Forsyth
after a long illness. Mr. Craig was a native of Detroit, Tex. and retired from the Army in
1965 after 23 years. Survivors include his wife, Elnora, a daughter, Miss Patricia Craig of
the home; a son, Jim, of the state of Texas; three step-sons, Dennis Roussell, Ozark, Nick
Roussell, Pedro Bay, Alaska and Dale Roussell, Ozark; a brother, Doyle of Abilene,
Tex.; four sisters, Mrs. Estelle Curd, Texas City, Tex., Mrs. Mary Bartlett, Abilene, Tex.,
Mrs. Myrtle Blocker, Rockport, Tex. and Mrs. Jeannie Rogers, Odessa, Tex. and six step
grandchildren.
Craig, Lillie (Akard) 12 Feb 1875 - 12 Oct 1951 CCR 18 Oct 1951
[Note: Daughter of J. M. & Amanda (Carter) Akard; married 26 Feb 1899 Williamson
Edward Craig]
Mrs. Lillie Akard Craig was born February 12, 1875, near Fair Play, MO. She
was the daughter of James Madison and Amanda Carter Akard. During her early
childhood, she moved to Cedar county where she lived the greater part of her life. She
was married to Williamson Edward Craig, a Cedar county teacher, on February 26, 1899.
To this union three children were born. One son died in infancy, another boy, Akard, died
at the age of seven and a half years. The daughter, Catherine, survives her mother. Early
in life Mrs. Craig professed her faith in Christ and united with the Christian church in

Stockton. Her membership was moved to South Street Christian church during the seven
years she lived in Springfield, but on moving back to Ozark, she moved her membership
back to the Stockton church, where her active years in church work had been spent. She
was a charter member of the Violet Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, where her
membership remained until her death. After the death of her husband in 1937, Mrs. Craig
moved to Ozark with her daughter, who was employed by the school system. She later
moved to Springfield where she spent seven years with her daughter and son-in-law, with
whom she resided at the time of her death. During the busy years of farm life, Arthur
Gordon came to work for Mr. and Mrs. Craig. He came into the home to live and became
a near member of the family. Arthur always referred to Mr. and Mrs. Craig as mother and
dad. After his marriage he moved to California where he now resides. She is survived by
her daughter, Mrs. Homer C. Rainey and two grandchildren, Joyce Lynn and Craig
Rainey, of Ozark. Although her actual family survivors were few, she had enjoyed the
association, love, and attention of sisters-in-law, son-in-law and his family, and so many,
many friends who will miss her, but will remember the pleasant years she gave them.
Funeral services were conducted in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark Sunday
morning, Oct. 14, with Rev. W. O. Beard officiating. Another service was conducted at
Stockton, in the Christian church Sunday afternoon, with burial in the Stockton cemetery,
under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Craig, Vernie Marie (Haas) 17 Jul 1923 - 7 Jan 1996 CCH-N 10 Jan 1996 & CCH-N
13 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of George Henry & Susie Marie (Jamis) Haas; married Van D. Craig 17
Dec 1920 - 30 Oct 1976]
Vernie Marie Craig, age 72, of Ozark, went to be with the Lord on Sunday,
January 7, 1996, in her home. Mrs. Craig was born on Tuesday, July 17, 1923 in Abeline,
Kansas to George and Susie (Jamis) Haas. She loved to read, quilt and sew. She loved all
her family very much but held a special place in her heart for all her grandchildren. Mrs.
Craig was a member of Highlandville Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in
death by: Her father; her husband; and an infant daughter. She is survived by: Two sons,
Gerald H. Craig and his wife, Christa, Salmon, Idaho and Larry R. Craig and his wife,
Dena, Langston, Alabama; two daughters, Elsie F. Colvard and her husband, Larry, and
Darlene Engelke and her husband, Edwin, all of Ozark; her mother, Susie Haas,
Kimberling City; three sisters, Adda M. Alms, Walnut Shade, Clara House, Kimberling
City, and Georgetta Walker, Ponce de Leon; eleven grandchildren; and a greatgrandchild. Services were held Jan. 10, 1996, in Highlandville Assembly of God, at 2:00
p.m. with the Reverend Richard Orrell officiating under the direction of Harris, a Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Martin Cemetery in Highlandville.
Visitation was yesterday from 7 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home.
Crain, Annie P. (Lawing) 1876 - 15 Jun 1954 CCR 17 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie P. Crain, 78, who died Tuesday morning at St.
John’s Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Klinger Chapel with the Rev. Roy
Fields officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Survivors include three daughters,
Mrs. Louise Willis and Mrs. Ellen Clinton of Springfield and Mrs. Pauline Hefferman of
Rockaway Beach; a son, Frank Crain of Springfield; three sisters, Miss Kathleen Lawing

and Mrs. Clarabelle Mignerey, both of Tallahassee, Fla.. and Mrs. Ethelyn Crowdus,
Springfield; three brothers, Paul Lawing, Seattle, Charles of Grove, Okla and Kenneth of
Borger, Tex.
Crain, Arthur C. 14 Aug 1899 - 16 Nov 1953 CCR 19 Nov 1953 p1
Arthur C. Crain was born at Ozark, Missouri on August 14, 1899 and died there
on November 16, 1953 at the age of 54 years. He was a graduate of Ozark High School
and attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy
and served in World War I. He enter the U. S. Prison Service in 1935 and was employed
as a custodial officer until his retirement because of ill health in 1952, working at U. S.
Medical Center in Springfield and Federal Prisons at Tallahassee, Florida and Ashland,
Kentucky. He accepted Christ in 1913 and became a member of the Ozark Christian
Church, later transferring his membership to the First Christian Church, Tallahassee,
Florida where he was a member at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Faye;
one son, Roger, of Ozark; a daughter, Betty Peterson of Tallahassee, Florida; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Tom C. Crain; one brother, Joe C. Crain, all of Ozark; and two sisters, Ruth
Garrison of Ozark and Martha Green of Springfield. Funeral services are to be at Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark at 2:00 p.m. Thursday.
Crain, Clifton E. 29 Sep 1931 - 26 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of Wesley & Edith Crain; married Bonnie]
Clifton E. Crain, 57, of Springfield, died at 2 p.m. July 26 at St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield. Services for Mr. Crain were held July 29 in the Greenlawn
Funeral Chapel South. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with military
honors performed by American Legion and VFW posts. Mr. Crain was born Sept. 29,
1931 in Tyrone, Missouri, the son of Wesley and Edith Crain. He served with the United
States Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was the owner of About Town Upholstering.
At the time of his death, Mr. Crain was semi-retired. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie;
three sons,, Clifton, of the state of Kentucky, Ronnie Crain, Nixa, and Robert Crain,
Springfield; a daughter, Crystal, Springfield; a brother, Gene Crain, Springfield; ;and
three sisters, Jay Beaver, Springfield, Pauline Wilbank, West Plains, and Lodine Strader,
Springfield; and six grandchildrcn.
Crain, Frank W. 18 Sep 1891 - May 1971 CCR 27 May 1971 p8
[Note: married Barbara 5 May 1895 - May 1980]
Frank W. Crain, 79, founder of Native Wood Products, Inc. of Ozark, died at 10
a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a brief illness. A resident of Ozark
since 1950, Mr. Crain was a former resident of Springfield, and a native of Spring Valley,
Minn. Along with his son, Frank G. “Bert” Crain, Frank W. Crain started the
manufacture of walnut bowls and gift items in a small building on South Third Street in
Ozark. The business now occupies a complex of four new buildings at a site on Hwy 14
in the south part of Ozark. The two originators of the plant were later joined by a second
son, Michael H. Crain and the three have been closely associated in the business for
several years. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home on Route 2, Ozark; two
sons, Bert of Springfield and Mike of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Judith Anderson,
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Grace Bennett, Mountain Home, Idaho; and six grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Leslie
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Crain, Gussie A. (Wills) 2 Aug 1875 - 28 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles W. & Alice M. (Chapman) Wills; married Thomas C. Crain
30 May 1874 - 4 Apr 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. Gussie A. Crain, 93, a lifelong Ozark resident and
widow of a former Christian County state representative, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Ozark Christian Church, The Rev. Conrad Kitchell will officiate, and burial will be in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Adams. Mrs. Crain died at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was a member of Ozark Christian Church and Ozark
chapter 98 of the Eastern Star. She was the widow of Tom C. Crain who served as a state
representative, county clerk and county collector before his death in 1954. Survivors
include a son, Joe C., Ozark, a former circuit judge here; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Garrison,
Ozark; nine grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Crain, Helen (Gough) 16 Jan 1916 - 6 Mar 1998 CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
Helen Gough Crain, age 82, of Ozark, died March 5, 1998, in her home. She was
born Jan. 16, 1916, in Christian County, and was the daughter of Thomas Floyd and
Martha Pearl (Reed) Gough. On Dec. 30, 1939 she and Joe C. Crain were married.
Helen's happiest days were spent as a legal secretary for her husband. He was elected
Circuit Judge in 1952. In 1982 Judge Crain preceded her in death. Helen enjoyed the time
she shared with her family. She had been a member of Ozark Chapter #98, Order of the
Eastern Star for 64 years. Mrs. Crain was a well known pillar of the community. She
served on the Board of Christian County National Bank and continued as an Advisory
Director when it became Union Planters Bank. Survivors include: twins, Tom Crain, and
his wife Jeanne, and Elise Crain; a grandson, Tyler Crain; a great-grandson, Joseph
Andrew Crain; a sister, Blanche Berbereia, all of Ozark; and nephews. A graveside
service was held at 9 A.M., March 9, 1998, in Ozark Cemetery, with Charles Eakins
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian County Museum, C/O Adams
Funeral Home, 504 W Walnut, Ozark, MO 65721.
Crain, James R.
1876 - 20 Jan 1968 CCR 25 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Kerchner) Crain
James R. Crain, 91, of Springfield died at 9:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital. Mr. Crain was a former conductor for Frisco Railway, retiring in 1950. He was
a member of the Central Street Christian Church. Surviving are two sons, Glen, of
Springfield and Paul, Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Inez Driden, Ozark; two grandchildren
and six great grandchildren, Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of
the Ozarks. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery
Crain, Jeanne (Freeman) 4 May 1947 - 2 Nov 2006 SN-L 4 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Arthur Freeman and Mildred Marie (Bradley) Freeman; married 15
Aug 1965 Tom G. Crain]

Jeanne Crain, age 59, of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2006,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 4, 1947, the
daughter of Arthur Freeman and Mildred (Bradley) Freeman. On August 15, 1965 she
and Tom G. Crain were united in marriage. Jeanne loved her family and was especially
devoted to her grandson. She was a member of OES, Ozark Chapter #98. She enjoyed
and took care of all kinds of animals. Survivors include: her husband, Tom; a son, Tyler
Crain and Sharon, Ozark; a grandson, Drew Crain, Ozark; a step granddaughter, Taylor; a
brother, Jim Freeman and wife Norma, Sparta; a nephew, Jim Freeman; a niece, Jana
Humble; a sister-in-law, Elise Crain; and special friends, David Melton and Jan Gamble.
She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Freeman. Her mother, Mildred Freeman,
passed away on Thursday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 6 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Baseball Boosters, in care of
Ozark Bank or Adams Funeral Home.
Crain, Marsha Kay Aug 1954 - 23 Nov 1954
CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
Funeral services for Marsha Kay Crain, 3-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Crain, Rt. 1, Nixa who died November 23 in Burge Hospital, Springfield, were held
at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev, J. Edward Daugherty
officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery under direction of Harris. Other than the
parents, she is survived by a brother, Lewis Wade; the paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Margaret Crain of Springfield, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Perkins;
and other relatives.
Crain, Mike 1961 - 19 Oct 2006 SN-L 7 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Richard & Faye Crain; married Sue]
Mike Crain, age 45, of Glenwood, Iowa, died on Oct. 19, 2006, near Bartlett,
Iowa, from a fall at a hunting preserve. Funeral services were held Oct. 24, 2006, in Holy
Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. Don Bruck and Rev. Paul Monahan officiating. Burial
was in the Glenwood Cemetery. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1979 and
earned his bachelor's degree in geological engineering from Rolla School of Mines in
Rolla, Mo. He was employed with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers as a geological
engineer. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Sue Crain of Glenwood, Iowa;
daughters, Kelli Lynn and Megan Marie Crain; father, Richard Crain of Miami, Fla.;
mother, Faye Crain of Glenwood, Iowa; sister, Denise Williams of Nixa, Mo.; one niece;
extended family and a host of friends.
Crain, Nell Ruth 7 Jan 1896 - 26 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
Miss Nell Ruth Crain, 81, Chadwick, died at 9 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Miss Crain was a former school teacher and a
published novel and short story writer. She was a member of the Methodist Church. She
attended the University of Kentucky and Vanderbilt University and received her Master’s
Degree from Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn, She taught school in Alabama,
Tennessee, Kentucky and Illinois and was the owner of a private girls camp in the
mountains of Tennessee. After her retirement, she traveled extensively in Europe and

Central America, and several years ago moved to Chadwick to live with a sister.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Aileen White, Chadwick and Mrs. Estelle Matthews,
Mayfield, Ky.; and a brother R. T. Crain, Granite City, Ill. Adams of Ozark will
announce arrangements.
Crain, Paula Deane 1949 - 29 Jul 1949 CCR 4 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Paul & ? (Perkins) Crain]
Private graveside services were held Saturday afternoon at the Maple Park
cemetery for Paula Deane Crain, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crain of Nixa,
who died July 29 in a Springfield hospital from polio. The Rev. Edward Daughtery
officiated. Burial was made under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa. Survivors besides the parents include her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Margaret
Crain of route 1, Strafford, Mo., and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.T.
Perkins of Nixa.
Crain, Rose (White) 1896 - 14 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
Mrs. Rose White Crain, 71, whose beautiful oil and water color painting decorate
many homes at Cheyenne, Wyoming and Loveland, Colo., where she lived as well as
homes in the Chadwick, Mo., community where she had relatives and friends, died Nov.
14 at Fort Collins, Colo., after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. White was an
accomplished artist and musician and was also considered an authority on antiques, of
which she owned a large collection. She is survived by her husband, Ed of the home at
Loveland. Her brother, the late Hubert White, was a resident of Chadwick at the time oh
his death. Other relatives include sisters-in-law, Mrs. Aileen White and Miss Neil Crain
of Chadwick. Funeral services were at Cheyenne.
Crain, Thomas C. 30 May 1874 - 4 Apr 1954 CCR 8 Apr 1954 p1
Thomas C. Crain Called by Death
A well known Christian County citizen, Thomas C. Crain, 79, died Sunday at his
home in Ozark after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Crain had a long and active career in
Christian County politics, and since his retirement from the field in 1946, he had been
actively engaged in the operation of his farm northeast of Ozark. A staunch Republican,
Mr. Crain first entered the political arena when he was elected county collector in 1906,
in which position he served eight years. In 1928, he was elected as representative of the
Missouri State Legislature, and he also served as County Clerk from 1942 until 1946.
Always active in political circles, Mr. Crain also served as chairman of the republican
County committee and as a member of the Republican state committee. He was an Elder
Emeritus of the First Christian Church at Ozark at the time of his death and had been a
member of that church for more than 50 years. He had been a member of the Masonic
Order and the Eastern Star for 53 years. Immediate survivors are his wife, Mrs. Gussie
Wills Crain; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Garrison of Ozark and Mrs. Martha Greene of
Springfield and one son, Judge, Joe C. Crain of Ozark. Two sons, Arthur C. Crain and
Ward W. Crain, preceded him in death. Other survivors include a brother, James of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Adams of Ozark and Mrs. Inez Dryden of Nixa, nine
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were heard Tuesday morning
at 10:30 by an overflowing gathering at the First Christian Church in Ozark. The pastor,

Rev. Wendell Vaughan paid a beautiful tribute to the life of Mr. Crain and Masonic rites
were conducted at the graveside by Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M. Burial was
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark
Cram, Margaret (Grothe) 17 Mar 1912 - 24 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
Margaret Cram, 85, Nixa, formerly of Branson, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday,
January 24, 1998 in Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa. Margaret was born March 17,
1912 in Burnett, Wisconsin, the daughter of Albert L. and Lydia Treichler Grothe. She
was married to Glen Cram, January 9, 1954 in Chicago, Ill., who preceded her in death.
she served in the Nurses Corps during WW II. She was of the Lutheran faith. She is also
preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, John, Theodore, Martin, Walter, and
Oscar Grothe and a stepdaughter, Beverly Reed. Survivors include a brother and his
wife, Fred and Catherine Grothe, Chesterfield, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial
will be at a later date in Graceland Cemetery Milwaukie, Wis. Local under the direction
of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cramer, Samuel Robert 14 Oct 1907 - 16 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Josephine (Cole) Cramer; married 22 Sep 1934 Maxine
Wilkinson]
Samuel Robert Cramer, 80, of Springfield, died at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 16 at Cox
Medical Center North. Services for Mr. Cramer were held Feb. 18 at Greenlawn Funeral
Chapel North, with Dr. W.E. Dowell and Rev. Bill Dowell, Jr., officiating. Burial was in
Mount Comfort Cemetery. Mr. Cramer was born in Sedalia Oct. 14, 1907, to Robert
Frank and Mary Josephine (Cole) Cramer. He was a brick mason and a gold card member
of Brick Layers Local No. 10. He was saved and baptized at High Street Baptist Church
in 1948, later moving his membership to Baptist Temple. He was united in marriage to
Maxine Wilkinson Sept. 22, 1934, and she survives. Other survivors include two sons,
Norman Robert, Springfield, and Sam Jr., Ozark; a daughter, Sally Gathright,
Springfield; a sister; Grace Cassity, Springfield; 12 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Wilkinson Cramer.
Crance, Nora B. (Applegate) 23 Apr 1918 - 6 Dec 2003 SN-L 15 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Wesley and Ethel Maud (Palmer) Applegate; married 22 Nov 1938
Ralph Oliver Crance]
Nora B. Crance passed away on Dec. 6, 2003, in Ozark, Mo. She was 85 years
old. She was born on April 23, 1918, in Sterling, Kan., to Wesley and Ethel Maud
(Palmer) Applegate and later moved to Colorado, where she was raised. She was the
oldest of six children, Glen, Alice, Jim, Mildred, and Velma. She was married on Nov.
22, 1938, to Ralph Oliver Crance. They had three children, Thomas Wesley Crance,
Roger Lee Crance, and Eileen Bernice Parent. Between them they gave her nine
grandchildren and she had many great-grandchildren. She was a retiree of the Springfield
Public School system. She was a member of the St. Luke Methodist Church for many
years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wesley and Ethel Applegate; her
husband, Ralph Oliver Crance; her brothers, Glen and Jim; and her sister, Velma. She
enjoyed crocheting, playing cards and yahtzee with her grandchildren and watching her

flowers grow and the birds outside. She loved life and it loved her back. She touched
everyone's heart and she will be missed by all who knew her.
Crane, Lloyd Elbert 16 Nov 1949 - 3 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Lloyd Harold Crane & Dorothy Nell (Peacock) Crane; married 19 Nov
1971 Joan Bowling]
Lloyd Elbert Crane, 56, Lebanon, passed away Oct. 3, 2006, at his home in
Lebanon. He was born Nov. 16, 1949, in Monticello, Ark., to Lloyd Harold Crane and
Dorothy Nell (Peacock) Crane. He married Joan Bowling Nov. 19, 1971. Lloyd was
owner of Lloyd's Window Cleaning in Lebanon, and a member of Harvest TabernacleUnited Pentecostal Church. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived
by his wife, Joan, of the home; two sons, Anthony Crane and his wife, Angelia, of
Lebanon, and Shannon Crane and his fianc? Lisa Creed, of Granby, Mo.; three brothers,
Floyd Crane of Ozark, Mo., Robert Crane and his wife, Nancy, of Cabot, Arkansas and
Roger Crane and his wife, Laura, of Sheridan, Arkansas; and six grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2006, in Harvest Tabernacle-United
Pentecostal Church, with a graveside service following at 2 p.m. in Crane Community
Cemetery, Crane, Mo. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Friday evening in Shadel's Colonial
Chapel, Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Harvest
Tabernacle-UPC church bus ministry.
Cranford, Dell Twain 10 Jul 1909 - Feb 1963
A 53-year-old Clever MFA truck driver suffered a fatal heart seizure while at the
wheel of his vehicle near Clever about 7:30 Monday morning. Dell Twain Cranford of
Clever was towing a stalled car with his truck when he suffered the attack. His truck
rolled to a stop without mishap, and Cranford was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr.
Cranford had been a resident of Clever for 48 years. He is survived by his wife, Oct
Pauline, and two brothers, George Cranford of Tulsa, Okla., and Vernon Cranford of
Sand Springs, Okla. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Methodist
Church at Clever with the Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 14 February 1963 in the margin.
Cranford, Sarah E. “Sadie” (?) 1866 - 14 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949
[Note: married 1888 George B. Cranford 1865 - 13 Aug 1933]
Mrs. George Cranford, 82, died in her home in Clever Friday afternoon at 1:20
following a lingering illness. She was born in Newman, Ill., and had resided in the Clever
community for the past 25 years. She was the eldest of five children. The other four died
several years ago. She was united in marriage to George R. Cranford in 1888 and to this
union were born eight children. Her husband, three sons and one daughter preceded her in
death. She became a member of the Clever Methodist church and remained a faithful
member until illness forced her to retire from active service two years ago. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Clever Methodist church with the Rev.
James W. Hervey officiating. Burial was made in the Oak Hill cemetery near Cassville
under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include four sons,

Vernon and George Cranford of Tulsa, Okla., Clarence Cranford of Westville, Okla., and
Dell of Clever; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Crank, Mary Helen (Cartwright) 14 Jun 1955 - 10 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Owen & Frances (Bobbitt) Cartwright; married 20 Nov 1981 Bob
Crank, Jr.]
Mary Helen Cartwright Crank, age 46, of Sparta, died Feb. 10, 2002, in the home
of her mother. She was born June 14, 1955, the daughter of Owen and Frances (Bobbitt)
Cartwright. She lived in Geneva, Neb., during her youth and graduated from Ava High
School. On Nov. 20, 1981, she and Bob Crank, Jr., were married. She was a faithful
member of Sparta Christian Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, choir
member, and Awana leader. She was a homemaker and also found time to homeschool
her son, Timmy, and Leah Winslow, and also serve as a teacher at Light and Life
Christian School. Mary had worked at Fasco, Cartwright Grocery Store, and Sparta Ice
Cream Shop, and had worked as a volunteer ambulance attendant. Crank was a devoted
wife and mother, and a special daughter. Survivors include: Her husband, Bob Crank, Jr.;
her son, Timmy Crank; her mother Frances Cartwright, Sparta; two brothers, Ray
Cartwright, Sparta, and Richard Cartwright and his wife, Kristi, Niangua; a special niece,
Bobbie Jo McFarland, other nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and a host of
other special relatives and friends. Her father, Owen Cartwright, preceded her in death as
well as a brother, Robert Owen Cartwright. The family would like to extend a special
thank you to friends in the community and church who have shown so many acts of
kindness throughout Crank's illness and to the family during their bereavement. Funeral
services were Feb. 13 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Crank, Wanda Jean 8 Feb 1939 - 11 Nov 1979 OH 15 Nov 1979 p1
Murder Charged Crank.
Robert Crank, Sr., 41, Rt. 1, Sparta, Was in the Christian County Jail Tuesday
awaiting a preliminary hearing Dec. 4 on a capital murder charges that could send him to
the gas chamber at the Missouri Penitentiary in Jefferson City. He is accused of killing
his wife, Wanda Jean Crank, 40, last Sunday at her trailer home where she was said to
have moved after the couple separated in September. They had made their home on the
Finley River at Sparta. Crank was denied bond by Sam Appleby, Associate Circuit Judge.
A Coroner’s Jury ruled Monday after the inquest that death was caused by
“strangulation.” It was noted that the 15-year-old daughter, Ronda testified that her father
told her, “I’ve just killed your mother. Fred Braden, a neighbor, said that Crank rode in
the ambulance to the hospital in Springfield where Mrs. Crank was pronounced dead on
arrival. The arrest warrant in court record said death was due to “striking and strangling.”
The autopsy report noted there were bruises, contusions and a laceration on her head. The
autopsy report by Thomas L. Tombridge, Springfield pathologist, also said death was due
to strangulation,. He couldn’t say, his report read, if the strangulation was by hand or
with some “ligature” such as a rope or stocking. Authority for the autopsy was signed by
Richard L. Crank, one of the couple’s four grown sons. On the jury were Wesley H.
Doran, Lonnie Robertson, Robert Hardebeck, John D. Haguewood and Lyle Mabe.
Ronda Crank, 15, youngest of the couple’s five children, testified that she had just

returned with her boyfriend when her father told her as she walked into the house what he
had done. Then he told her to call an ambulance and the police. Mrs. Crank’s body has
been taken to the Gowling-Hope Funeral Home in Excelsior Springs, Mo. Records in
Circuit Court show that Crank had this past Oct. 4 sued his wife for dissolution of their
marriage. It was still pending. They married May 18, 1955 in Richmond, Mo and
separated this past September 23. There was only one girl. The sons ranged in age from
18 to 24. Only the girl still lived at home. A property settlement which Crank and his
wife had signed, listed the property and its disposal. It included a 130-acre farm near
Sparta and about 50 head of cattle, plus the usual farm equipment. The cattle was said to
have been sold at auction Monday night at the Blansit Sales Barn. Crank had the right to
sell it as Mrs. Crank had agreed to his ownership in the settlement. She was to get only
certain personal property and $3,000 in cash. He also received title to a house and lot they
owned in Lexington, Mo.; a 1979 pickup truck, 20 acres and riding stables and equipment
in Kenosha, Wis. The couple also had checking and savings accounts. The couple also
owned a western store which was used to secure a promissory, the amount unspecified .
There is a $70,000 mortgage on the Sparta farm, the encumbrance owned by the Federal
Land Bank. In the settlement, Crank took responsibility for the debts. The dissolution
would have given Crank visitation rights with his daughter. Carl Inman and Dale
Thornton, both of Sparta, described Crank as a good neighbor - “As fine a neighbor as
you’d ever want. He ‘cornered’ across from me”, Inman said. Thomas said the couple
had been in his home several times. The ambulance crew, all Sparta residents, were Roy
Coffer, Sheila Preston and Ester Flatness. Fred Braden drove the ambulance. He’s the
owner of the Braden Oil Co. of Sparta.
AND
Crank, Wanda Jean 8 Feb 1939 - 11 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p1
Crank, Rufolo - Applebys Withdraw From 2 Cases Here.
Judge Sam Appleby and Prosecuting Attorney David Appleby have disqualified
themselves in two criminal cases awaiting trial in Christian County Circuit Court. Judge
Apple had withdrawn firm the James Paul Rufolo case after the defendant’s lawyer,
Donald Cooley,. filed a motion suggesting that this judge was prejudiced against Rufolo.
David Appleby petitioned his father, Sam Appleby, to disqualify him form the Robert
Crank murder case because he and members of his law firm, Appleby, McConnell &
McCormick, might be called at witnesses in the Crank trial. David Appleby told a
reporter that he had been employed by Crank in other legal matters and that Mrs. Crank
had consulted with him prior to her death. Crank is accused of killing his wife Nov. 11 at
the trailer home she occupied in Sparta. Judge Appleby signed the disqualification order
Monday. The prosecutor said he asked the advice of Attorney General John Ashcroft, and
Ashcroft agreed that he should withdraw. Judge Appleby appointed Ashcroft ad his
special prosecutor. He probably will appoint an alternate attorney general to take charge
of the case. A preliminary hearing for Crank has been scheduled for Dec. 4 in Ozark on
the death of his wife, Wanda Jean, 40, on Nov. 11 at a trailer home she occupied in
Sparta. Rufolo, 23, was charged Sept. 28 with driving while intoxicated, driving without
a Missouri auto license, and assaulting an officer of the law, Deputy Sheriff Orvil
Danderson. Rufolo accused Danderson of severely beating him during the arrest. The
assault against Rufolo said he kicked and used his fists on Danderson at the time. Judge

Clyde Rogers has been appointed to hear the Rufolo case and will be in Ozark Nov. 29
for a setting. Rufolo has demanded a jury trial.
AND
Crank, Wanda Jean 8 Feb 1939 - 11 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p1
Crank Children Sue As ‘Heirs’ To Property
The five children of Robert E. Crank, Sr. and the late Wanda Jean Crank have
filed suit in Christian County Circuit Court here for an order declaring themselves to be
the legal heirs to the property their parents owned at the time of their mother’s death on
Nov. 11. Their petition stated that their father killed their mother “premeditatedly” and
for that reason, his interest in the property should be forfeited. At the time of her death, a
dissolution-of-marriage suit was pending here. The file included a property settlement
signed by Crank and his wife. Property listed in the petition for declaratory judgment
includes a 130-acre farm in Christian County; a house in Lexington, Mo.; a 21-acre tract
in Kehocha, Wis; the latter sold and payments die; a promissory note in the amount of
$17,500 and secured by “a certain tract” of land in Christian County; furniture and
household belongings of the house in Lexington; furniture and household belongs in the
mobile home in Sparta where Mrs. Crank was living when she was slain, and a Cadillac
automobile. The plaintiffs are Richard Crank, Robert E. Crank, Jr., Ronald Crank, Randy
Crank and Rhonda Crank. Richard Crank was authorized by the others to be their agent in
the suit, filed by a Springfield law firm.
AND
Crank, Wanda Jean 8 Feb 1939 - 11 Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p1
After Judge Denies Bond, Crank Freedom On Writ To Be Asked Murder Trial Set Here
For Jan. 28
Robert Crank, Sr., 41, Sparta, has been bound over to Circuit Court Division I for
trial the fourth Monday of January on a charge of capital murder in the strangulation
death of his wife, Wanda Jean on Nov. 11. Judge Sam Appleby refused defense attorney
Bill Wear’s request that the charge be reduced to manslaughter or 2nd degree murder so
that Crank could try to post bond. Wear then announced that he would demand Crank’s
release on a writ of habeas corpus. Wear said he would take the matter to the Springfield
Court of Appeals “as soon as I can get a copy of the transcript” of the preliminary hearing
last Tuesday. Mrs. Laurie Schneider, a court reporter from Springfield, who took
Tuesday’s testimony, that she had two transcripts ahead of the Crank hearing that must be
done first. Wear, longtime Springfield lawyer, contended that the State had failed to make
a case for capital murder. “They haven’t shown that there was any premeditation.” Wear
indicated that he’d be willing to go to trial on a manslaughter charge. The state was
represented by Neil MacFarland of Jefferson City, an assistant attorney general.
Prosecuting Attorney David Appleby was disqualified because his firm had discussed
previous legal matters with Mr. and Mrs. Crank and therefore, he and members of his
firm might be called as witnesses when the murder case comes to trial. Only four
witnesses were questioned Tuesday. They were Rhonda Crank, 15-year-old daughter;
Bruce Roller, 17, who was her date on the day Mrs. Crank was killed, Dr. Thomas
Tombridge, Springfield pathologist who performed the autopsy and very briefly Robert
Crank, Jr. Rhonda was on the stand about 30 minutes and spoke in such a low voice, she
had to be urged often to speak louder. She paused a long time between answers, either
due to emotion or uncertainty about her answers. She was wearing blue jeans and a

reddish leather jacket over her shirt. Her long blondish hair fell nearly over her shoulders.
Questions from MacFarlane drew more detail from Rhonda about the moment when she
said her father told her, “I’ve killed your mother” than were brought out at the coroner’s
inquest. She said she asked her father, “What did she ever do to you?” And she quoted
her father as replying” “Her and her lawyer are plotting up something against (me) to
leave (me) to sit and rot in jail.” The reference was to the marriage dissolution her father
had filed about a month before the slaying. Bruce Roller’s testimony large collaborated
Rhonda’s on what was said except he didn’t recall her father replied anything to
Rhonda’s question about “What did she do to you?” Roller also testified that Robert
(Bobby) Crank, Jr. tried to feel his mother’s pulse to see if she were alive. Bobby Crank
was called to the stand to be asked if he felt any pulse. He said he did not, “I was too
nervous,” Wear attempted unsuccessfully to have a photograph barred as evidence. It was
taken of Mrs. Crank apparently around the time of the autopsy was performed in
Springfield. Wear objected because there was no testimony to show when the picture was
taken. Roller, called back to the stand, was asked by MacFarlane if the photo fairly
represented Mrs. Crank’s appearance when she was placed on the stretcher at her trailer
home. Roller said it did. Judge Appleby said he would not reduce the charge because
there was “probably cause” to believe that a capital crime had been committed. The judge
also indicated that he felt the Crank children might be in danger if their father was freed
on bond. Mentioning the children - one daughter and four grown sons - Judge Appleby
remarked: “I think it is dangerous to consider bond.” MacFarlane observed “This case
isn’t bondable because we don’t have to prove guilt at this time.” The defendant sat
impassively throughout the hearing and didn’t change expression at the judge’s decision.
He spoke only briefly a time or two to his lawyers. Assisting Wear were Ms. Blythe
Crist-Brown of his law firm and Bill Aull, a Lexington, Mo. lawyer. The Cranks owned
property in Lexington.
Cranston, Daniel Aaron 13 May 1977 – 12 Sep 1996 CCH-N 18 Sep 1996
Daniel Aaron Cranston, 19, Sparta, passed away at 4:30 p.m Thurs., Sept. 12,
1996, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Daniel was born May 13, 1977,
in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Larry and Margaret Fowler Cranston. He was home
schooled through Wadena Christian School, Wadena, Iowa After his education he served
in the U.S. Navy. He loved music, football, basketball and had a great love for working
with young people. He was employed with Tony’s Texaco, Ozark. He is preceded in
death by his paternal grandfather, William Cranston. Survivors include his parents, Larry
and Margaret Cranston, Sparta, three sisters and their husbands, Sharla and Kevin Ward,
Cedar Falls, Iowa, Renee and Kevin Sawyer, Waterloo, Iowa, Andrea Cranston,
Waterloo, Iowa, one brother, Chad Cranston and his wife, Heidi, Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
paternal grandmother, Faye Cranston, Dysart, Iowa, and maternal grandparents, Henen
and Lawrence Fowler, Dysart, Iowa, also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were at 2:00 p.m. Sun., Sept. 15, 1996, in Hopedale Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry
Kendrick officiating. Burial followed in the Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial donations
may be made to Hidden Bluff Ministries; Hopedale Baptist Church, 5370 N. Hwy. NN,
Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Crass, Ralph Elijah 23 Nov 1913 - 19 Nov 2007 SN-L 21 Feb 2007

[Son of John Melvin & Luella Crass; married 21 Mar 1932 Alma Jewel Hall]
Ralph Elijah Crass passed away in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, in Ozark,
Mo., on February, 19, 2007, after a long illness. Ralph was born on November 23, 1913,
in Myrtle, Mo., to John Melvin and Luella Crass. Ralph was united in marriage to Alma
Jewel Hall on March 21, 1932. They had two daughters, Marilee and Joy Sue. Alma
passed away on January 8, 2003, after over 70 years of marriage. Ralph was also
predeceased by his sister, Vineta Sponsler; brother, Hurshel Crass; and daughter, Joy Sue
Reschke. Ralph and Alma were pioneers in the telecommunications business. They built
Myrtle Telephone Company in 1939, sold it, and bought Conway Telephone Company in
1946. They bought the Niangua Telephone Company in 1950, and merged it with
Conway. The switchboards for these companies were in the Crass home, where family
members, including his daughter, Marilee, were operators, manually switching calls from
one source to another. Ralph climbed poles and made repairs while Alma kept the books.
In 1957, they expanded their system and installed a dial automatic call system. Operators
were no longer needed. They sold the company to Trans-Continental Company in 1965.
Ralph was a handy-man who could fix almost anything mechanical or electronic. He
repaired radios, televisions and electric motors of all kinds. Ralph and Alma bought
several houses in the Springfield area and lived on Nottingham Lane. They bought and
operated the Wedgewood Apartments until 2000. Ralph is survived by his brother
Sherman, of Conway, Ark.; His daughter, Marilee (Crass) Russell, of Scottsdale, Ariz.;
his brother-in-law, Chester Sponsler, of Springfield, Mo.; sister-in-law, Lillian Crass, of
Van Buren, Mo.; former son-in-law, Leon Reschke; grandchildren Barbara and Bradley
Reschke, Melinda Poppe and Michael Kelley; and great grandchildren, Matthew and
John Poppe, and Jennifer and Nora Reschke. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday,
February 22, 2007, in the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1 p.m., Thursday
February 22, 2007, in the Funeral home.
Cravens, Shirley (Robertson) 1916 - 21 Dec 1957 CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1
Mrs. Shirley Cravens, 41 died Saturday morning, December 21 at the home of her
mother, Mrs. Pearl Robertson, at Nixa. Mrs. Cravens who had suffered a heart attack had
come from her home at Lincoln, Neb. to be with her mother who is a patient at
Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Cravens is survived by her husband, Charles; two
sons, Garland Blevins of Springfield and Carlos Gene Cravens of the home in Lincoln;
her mother, one grandson and one sister, Mrs. Ruby Posey of Fairfield, Ill. Services were
held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel At Nixa with Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. A second service was conducted Tuesday at Farifield, Ill with burial
in Maple Hill Cemetery there.
Crawford, Blanche L. (Hershey) Thogmartin 16 Feb. 1905 - 23 Sep 1995 CCH-N 27
Sep 1995
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Cora (Butler) Hershey; married 17 Sep 1928 Miles Thogmartin
who d 1968; married George Crawford]
Blanche L. Thogmartin Crawford, 90, Ozark, passed away at 12:50 p.m.,
Saturday, Sept. 23, 1995, in her home. Blanche was born February 16, 1905 in Stone
County, the daughter of Joe and Cora Butler Hershey. She was married to Miles

Thogmartin Sept. 17, 1928, who preceded her in death in 1968. She has always enjoyed
being a homemaker and caring for her family. She is a member of the Baptist Temple in
Ozark. She is also preceded in death by her second husband, George Crawford; an infant
daughter, Milene; a stepson, Gale Thogmartin; three brothers, John, Fred, and Earl
Hershey; two sisters, Odie Mae and Katherine Callicott. Survivors include: nephew and
nieces, Gerald and Cindy Mae, Dorothy Decker, Norma High, Karen Williams; a stepdaughter, Hazel Workman; a sister-in-law, Beulah Hershey. Funeral services will be 2:00
p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 27, 1995 in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Jim Neal officiating. Burial following in the Troy Cemetery, Highlandville.
No formal visitation is planned, but friends may call after 12:00 p.m. Tuesday in the
funeral home.
Crawford, Charles Wesley Jul 1918 - 11 Apr 2000 Miller Press
Oklahoma City, OK-Charles Wesley Crawford, 81, formerly of Miller, died at 7:55 am Tuesday April
11, 2000 at Hillcrest Health Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Mr. Crawford was born July
29, 1918, at Decatur, Arkansas. He was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He
retired from the a Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion Post at El Reno,
OK. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Branch, AR. He married Elizabeth Hill
April 22, 1939. She survives. Additional survivors are one brother, Tom Crawford,
Dallas, Texas. Services were at Morris Leiman Mosher. Funeral Home, Miller, at 1 pm.
Friday with Rev. Bruce Rinker officiating. Burial was in Pennsboro Cemetery north of
Miller.
Crawford, Charles Westley “Gene” 31 Oct 1895 - 17 Feb 1971 SN-L 18 Feb 1971
Gene Crawford - Death Takes Ex-Editor
Aurora (Special) - Funeral services will be Friday for long-time Ozarks
newspaperman C. W. "Gene" Crawford. Crawford, 75, owned and edited newspapers in
Crane, Mt. Vernon, Greenfield, Lamar, and Marionville and had resided in Aurora since
his retirement three years ago. He was a native of Idaho and a member of the Aurora
Masonic Lodge. He died at 10 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long
illness. Survivors include his wife, Jean of the home here; three sons, Charles of Wenton,
Calif., Tom of Dallas, Tex. and Rush, El Cajon, Calif; one daughter, Mrs. Betty McGuin,
Chicago, Ill; one brother, Tom, Sarasota, Fla, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel at Marionville with
the Rev. A. Erman officiating. Burial will be in the Marionville IOOF Mausoleum.
Crawford, Delbert Mike 23 Nov 1942 - 13 Sep 2003 SN-L 16 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Sam & Nancy (Matney) Crawford]
Delbert "Mike" Crawford, 60, Springfield, lost his courageous battle with cancer
on Saturday, September 13, 2003. He was born November 23, 1942, in Greene County,
the son of Sam and Nancy (Matney) Crawford. Mike was a contract driver for Atlas Van
Lines for over 30 years and a member of Solid Rock Church. His happiest moments were
the good times spent with his family and friends, especially playing music, singing and
dancing. His music interests allowed him to participate in a family band. In his spare time
he visited flea markets in search of eagles for his eagle collection. He was preceded in

death by both of his parents, seven brothers and two sisters. Mike is survived by his
faithful friend and caregiver Shirley Boatwright; three sons Michael Crawford, Terry
Crawford and girlfriend Julia Daly, all of Springfield, Kevin Crawford and girlfriend
Tabitha Peredoe, of Bolivar; two daughters Sherry Burks and husband Brian, of Hooten
Town, and Donnita Kellogg and husband Mark, of Bolivar; two sisters Thelma Belt and
husband Leonard, and Lena Mayabb; three brothers Joe Crawford and wife Georgia,
Lonnie Crawford and wife Fonda, Arlie Crawford and wife Ruth; twelve grandchildren,
several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mike Crawford
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 2003, in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with brother Randy Maggard officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery,
east of Ozark. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the American
Cancer Society or Southwest Community Hospice, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
AND
Crawford, Delbert 'Mike' Deaths 23 Nov 1942 - 13 Sept 2003 CCH-N 17 Sep 2003
Delbert "Mike" Crawford, 60, Springfield, lost his courageous battle with cancer
Sept. 13, 2003. He was born Nov. 23, 1942, in Greene County the son of Sam and Nancy
(Matney) Crawford. Crawford was a contract driver for Atlas Vans Lines for over 30
years and a member of Solid Rock Church. His happiest moments were the good times
spent with his family and friends, especially playing music, singing, and dancing. His
music interests allowed him to participate in a family band. In his spare time he visited
flea markets in search of eagles for his eagle collection. He was preceded in death by
both of his parents, seven brothers and two sisters. Crawford is survived by his faithful
friend and caregiver Shirley Boatwright; three sons, Michael Crawford, Terry Crawford
and girlfriend Julia Daly, all of Springfield, and Kevin Crawford and girlfriend Tabitha
Peredoe, Bolivar; two daughters, Sherry Burks and husband Brian, Hooten Town, and
Donnita Kellogg and husband Mark, Bolivar; two sisters, Thelma Belt and husband
Leonard and Lena Mayabb; three brothers Joe Crawford and wife Georgia, Lonnie
Crawford and wife Fonda and Arlie Crawford and wife Ruth; 12 grandchildren; several
nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 16 in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with brother Randy Maggard officiating. Burial
was in Linden Cemetery, east of Ozark. The family requests memorial contributions be
made to the American Cancer Society or Southwest Community Hospice, in care of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, 65721.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Crawford, George William 4 Aug 1898 - 22 Apr 1973 OH 26 Apr 1973 p9
[Note: Son of William & ? (?) Crawford; married Blanche Hershey Thogmartin]
George William Crawford, 74, Buffalo, Kansas passed away Sunday, April 22 in
Springfield. Born August 4, 1898 in Paris, Texas to Mr. and Mrs. William Crawford, he
was a retired rancher, member of Buffalo Lodge No, 379, AF & M. He is survived by his
wife Blanche (Hershey Thogmartin). Other survivors include two sons, Alvin G.,
Buffalo, Kans, and Keith R. of Channing, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. Louise Gunter,
Plainview, Tex. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the
Chapel of Dunham-Timmons Funeral Home, Freedonia, Kansas with Masonic graveside
rites. Interment was in Humbolt Cemetery.

Crawford, Gertrude (Hood) d 18 Jul 1960 SN-P 19 Jul 1960
[Note: married Charles Westley “Gene” Crawford]
Death Takes Editor’s Wife
Mrs. Gene Crawford, Popular columnist .
Mrs. Gertrude Hood Crawford, prominent Lawrence County newspaperwoman
and wife of C. W. “Gene” Crawford, editor of the Marionville Free Press, died Monday
at 5:25 p.m. after a lingering illness. Mrs. Crawford was well-known for her column “The
Old Rocking Chair” published weekly at the Marionville Free Press. She was a member
of the first Baptist Church in Marionville, Past President of the 20th Century Club, a
Lioness, and on the South Buck Prairie Precinct Committee of the Democratic Central
Committee of Lawrence County. She was Vice Chairman of the Democratic Central
Committee of Lawrence County. Mr. And Mrs. Crawford have been editors of a Lamar
newspaper, the Greenfield Advertiser, The Miller Press, The Mount Vernon Record, The
Crane Chronicle and The Stone County News in addition to the Marionville Free Press.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Rush of San Diego, Calif.,
Charles of Atwater, Calif. and Tommy of Savanna, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. E. H. Fraser,
Bolivar, Mrs. J. N. Brown, Monterrey Park, Calif. and Mrs. Dean Patterson, Springfield;
one brother, V. M. Hood of Fair Grove and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are
under direction of Bradford-Serridge of Marionville.
AND
Crawford, Gertrude (Hood) 27 Sep 1900 - 18 Jul 1960 Springfield News-Press 19 Jul
1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Crawford, wife of C. W. “Gene” Crawford,
editor of the Marionville Free Press, who died Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital,
will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Marionville with the Rev. Jim
Hylton officiating. Burial will be in the Mausoleum in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in
Marionville
Crawford, Horace G. 1870 - 8 Oct 1944 SL-P 9 Oct 1944
[Note: Son of Charles Westley & Sarah M. (Jernigan) Crawford; married 1897 Hattie B.
Williams]
H. G. Crawford, 74, died at 12:30 yesterday morning at his farm home near
Clever. He was born and reared in Springfield and moved to his home nine years ago. He
is survived by his widow, Hattie; a son, Charlie of Springfield; and two brothers Jean of
Marshfield and Ed of Idaho. Funeral services were in the Clever Methodist Church with
burial in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Crawford, Harriet Beecher “Hattie” (Williams) 15 Mar 1872 - 7 Jun 1949 CCR 16
Jun 1949
[Note: Daughter of Clint & Harriet Williams; married Horace G. Crawford 1870 - 8 Oct
1944]
Hattriet Beecher Williams, better known to her friends as “Hattie,” was born to
Clint and Hattriet Williams, March 15, 1872, in Cleveland, Ohio, and departed this life
June 7, 1949, at the age of 77 years. She was united in marriage to Horace Crawford in
1888 and to this union was born one son, Charley F. Crawford of Springfield. She was a

member of the Clever Christian church and had lived in Clever for the past eight years.
Survivors include the son, Charley F. Crawford, and one grandson, Charles F. Funeral
services were held Thursday, June 9, in the Clever Christian church with the Rev. Carl
Burkhardt officiating, with burial in Hazelwood cemetery in Springfield under the
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Crawford, Hazel (Stone) 19 Jun 1902 - 25 Dec 1956
CCR 10 Jan 1957 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Hazel Stone Crawford, 56, who died December 25,
1956 at the Claremore Health Center, Claremore, Okla, were held December 27 at the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin. A daughter of the late Judge Higdon Stone of the Christian County Court, she
spent most of her life in the Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Survivors
include her husband, Clarence Crawford of Claremore, Okla; her mother, Mrs. Dinah
Stone of Sparta and five brothers, Ralph, John, Joe, Francis and Bob Stone
Crawford, Kathleen (Hall) Cannon 24 Nov 1931 – 5 Jun 1996 CCH-N 8 Jun 1996
Kathleen Cannon Crawford, age 64, of Ozark, died Wednesday, June 5, 1996 in
Nixa Park Care Center. She was born November 24, 1931 and was the daughter of Hanon
and Gladys (Holt) Hall. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Before
retirement, Mrs. Crawford was employed by Fasco Industries. She was preceded in death
by her parents, a son, David Lee Cannon, and a grandson Matthew Cannon. Survivors
include: six children, Janet Hagston, Highlandville, Norma Barnett, Marshfield, Karen
Oswalt, Bruner, Saundra Cannon, Nixa, Rick Cannon, Spokane, and Terry Stark, Nixa;
fourteen grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four brothers, Albert Hall, Ozark, Bill
Hall, Florence, South Carolina, Bob Hall, Ozark, and Charles Hall, Ozark; a sister, Mary
Bilyeu, Branson; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, June 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Burial was
in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Crawford, Mildred H. (Hanafin) 3 Mar 1911 - 30 May 1948 CCR 3 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of Cloyd & Tishie (Jones) Hanafin; married Charley F. Crawford 10 Jun
1905 - 6 Jul 1965]
Mrs. Mildred Hanafin Crawford, 37, died Sunday evening in her home, 1083
South Ferguson in Springfield, of a cerebral hemorrhage. She was born in Stone county
but moved to Springfield with her husband 16 years ago. She attended Southwest
Missouri State college in Springfield and had taught at the Glidewell school for the past
three years. She was a member of the Temple Baptist church in Springfield. Surviving are
her husband, Charley, and employee of the Springfield Tablet Company; one son,
Charles F., of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Hanafin, Clever; two sisters,
Mrs. Beula Buescher of Creve Couer, Mo., and Miss Betty Hanafin of Clever; five
brothers, Earl Hanafin of Springfield, Kenneth Hanafin of Billings, Ottis, Leon and
Donald Hanafin, all of Clever. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the
Clever Baptist church by Rev. Robert Baker, of Springfield, assisted by Rev. Wallace of
the Temple Baptist church of Springfield. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel cemetery under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
AND

Crawford, Mildred (Hanafin) 3 Mar 1911 - 30 May 1948 SN-P 1 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of Cloyd & Tisha (Jones) Hanafin; married 1932 Charles F. Crawford]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Hanafin Crawford, 37, who died at 7:50 last
evening at her home at 1083 South Ferguson of a cerebral hemorrhage, will be at 2
o’clock Tuesday in the First Baptist Church at Clever. Burial will be in Mount Carmel
Cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever. Mrs. Crawford had been in poor health for
some months, but death was sudden. A native of Stone County, Mrs. Crawford moved to
Springfield with her husband some sixteen years ago. She attended Southwest Missouri
State College and had taught at Glidewell School the past three years. She was a member
of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles F. Crawford, an
employee of Springfield Tablet Company; a son, Charles F. Crawford, of the home; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Hanafin of near Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Buescher
of Creve Coeur, Mo. and Miss Betty Hanafin of the home and five brothers, Earl of
Springfield, Kenneth of Billings, Route 1 and Ottis, Leon and Donald, all of the family
home near Clever.
Crawshaw, Lorna Bee (Micham) 16 Apr 1934 - 15 Jul 2003 CCH-N 23 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Leola Blanche (Burch) Micham
Lorna Bee Crawshaw, 69, Ozark died July 15, 2003 at Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born April 16, 1934 at Mountain Grove, the daughter of Ernest and Leola
Blanche (Burch) Micham. Before retirement in 1994, she had worked for Fasco for 25
years. She was a member of Fellowship Lighthouse Church in Bruner. She was preceded
in death by her mother and father, two grandchildren, Brandon and Tracey and one niece,
Chondra. Survivors include one son, Rick Crawshaw and wife Jean, Nixa; one daughter,
Renee Silva, Springfield five grandchildren, Skylor, Stephen, Stephen, Jordan, Cory and
Seanna; one sister, Velma June Cox and husband Gary, Nixa; two brothers, Reggie
Micham and wife Diane; and Emerel Micham and wife Frances, all of Sparta, nieces and
nephews; and other relatives and many friends. Services were held at 10 a.m. July 18 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with pastor James Eakins and Pastor James Micham
officiating. Burial followed in Bruner Cemetery.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Creek, Norman L. 1924 - 12 Apr 2005 SN-L 14 Apr 2005
Norman L. Creek, 80, Harrisonville, Mo., formerly of the Springfield area, died
Tuesday, April 12, 2005, in the V.A. Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Creek was
preceded in death by a son, Randall Creek. He is survived by two sons, Don Creek,
Peculiar, Mo., and Ronnie Creek, Nixa, Mo.; two daughters, Norma Hibner, Pleasant
Hill, Mo., and Janet Dye, Nixa, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, at the Atkinson Chapel,
Harrisonville, with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Orient Cemetery,
Harrisonville. Arrangements are under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home,
Harrisonville, Mo. (816) 380-3268. Contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association.
Creek, Randall A. 16 Aug 1961 - 21 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2

Randall A. Creek, 18, Springfield, brother of Ronald Creek of Nixa, was dead on
arrival Aug. 21 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was believed to have choked on
popcorn. Services were held in Greenlawn Battlefield Chapel with burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Crenshaw, Ernest 1877 - 28 Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Samuel & Nancy A. Crenshaw; married 20 Aug 1902 Susie M. Breazeale]
Funeral services for Ernest Crenshaw, 91, a lifetime resident of the Cassidy
community near Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the
Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, with
Masonic rites by Friend Lodge of Ozark. A retired farmer and stockman, Mr. Crenshaw
died at 2:25 p.m. Monday in Connelly Nursing Home, Springfield. He was a member of
the Cassidy Methodist Church and Friend Lodge of Ozark. Mr. Crenshaw is survived by
a son, Robert S. of Route 2, Ozark.
Crenshaw, Mattie (Johns) Anderson 5 Nov 1877 - 19 Jul 1948 CCR 25 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of William & Margaret Johns; married 1902 J. F. Anderson; married
1926 Ernest Crenshaw]
Mrs. Mattie Crenshaw was born November 5, 1877, in Greene county, Missouri
and passed away at her home in the Cassidy community in Christian county on July 10,
1948. In 1902 she was united in marriage to J.F. Anderson of Seymour, Mo., and to this
union one son was born. Mr. Anderson preceded her in death. In 1928 she was married to
Ernest Crenshaw of the Ozark community and moved there to live. At the age of 14 she
was converted and united with the Baptist church at Seymour. She is survived by her
husband, Ernest; her son, Frank Anderson of Ava, Mo.; one stepson, Bob Crenshaw of
Springfield; two brothers, W.M. Johns of Elsie, Mo., and Charley Johns of Seymour;
three sisters, Mrs. Nella Smith and Mrs. Nettie Goss of Seymour and Mrs. Nellie Kepler
of Galena; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was in the
Goss cemetery near Seymour under direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Crenshaw, Wilma (Bingham)
1905 - 29 Jun 1961 CCR 6 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Samuel J. & Beulah L. (Hamby) Bingham; married Robert S.
Crenshaw]
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilma Crenshaw, 55, Route 2, Ozark, who died at 5:20
p.m. Thursday, June 29 at St. John’s Hospital following a two-year illness, were held at
11 a.m. Saturday at Klinger Chapel in Springfield with L. O. Sanderson and John Alley
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. She was a member of the South National
Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Robert S. Crenshaw and her mother,
Mrs. Beulah Bingham, Route 2, Ozark.
Creson, Adam Scott 14 May 1964 - 14 May 1964 CCR 21 May 1964 p6
Adams Scott Creson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. George Creson of Ozark, died
shortly after birth Thursday, May 14 in St. John’s Hospital. Survivors include the parents;
one brother, George Creson, IIII; three sisters, Randy, Sandy and Christie; paternal
grandfather, E. D. Creson, Ozark [sic - but see obit of grandfather below, giving his name

as George Edward Creson] and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Meadows,
Ozark. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Spokane Cemetery with the
Rev. William T. White officiating. Adams-Monger of Ozark was in charge.
Creson, Debra Jean 12 Jul 1952 - 21 Sep 1953
In memory of Debra Jean Creson, born July 12 1952 and passed away September
21 1953. Services at Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, September 26 1953 2 p.m. Officiating
Rev. John Morgan. Final resting place is Spokane Cemetery. Contributed by Stella
Painter & Becky Schimek.
Creson, Donald Wayne 19 Jun 1953 - 11 Dec 1993 OH 15 Dec 1993
[Note: Son of ? & Vada (?) Creson]
Donald Wayne Creson, 40, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born June 19, 1953 at Spokane and was a lifelong resident of
Christian County. He was a graduate of Ozark High School and was employed in
construction. Survivors include his mother, Vada Wolfe, Ozark; a brother, Mike Creson,
Springfield; two sisters, Debra Minnick, and Lora Creson, both of Ozark; and six nieces
and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Creson, George Edward 1893 - 25 Oct 1964
CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: married Mary Elizabeth Atterberry 1901 - 30 Jun 1947]
George Edward Creson, 71 of Ozark, died at 1 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital.
He was a lifelong Christian County resident. Surviving are four sons, Burnice of Peoria,
Ill., Harold of Los Angeles and George Edward, Jr. and James, both of Ozark; four
daughters, Mrs. Verna Jean Burk, Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Mary Louise Kuhn, Ash Grove,
and Mrs. Vada Wolf and Miss Betty Lou Creson, both of Ozark; a brother, Sherman of
Oklahoma state; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Roberts, Spokane; and 25 grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 3 p.m. Monday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger.
Creson, Harold Junior 9 Mar 1931 - 29 Jan 2001 CCH-N 28 Feb 2001
[death date from SSDI - that & obit mean more than 3 weeks between death and funeral]
Harold Junior Creson, born March 9, 1931, was the son of Ed and Mary Creson of
Spokane. He served for four years in the U.S. Navy. He lived most of his life in the state
of California, the last nine years in the state of Oklahoma. Harold is survived by two
daughters, Doris and Donna; five grandchildren; two brothers, George "Pete" Creson of
Rogersville and James Creson of Apache, Okla.; three sisters, Jean Burk, Mountain
Home, Ark., Louise Kuhn, Nixa and Vada Wolfe, Ozark; and a number of nieces,
nephews, friends and cousins. Graveside services were in Spokane on Feb. 24, 2001.
Creason, Howard R. 16 Mar 1927 - 14 Jun 2006 SN-L 16 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Olen W. & Lovina O. (Briggs) Creason; married 1957 Nola]
Howard R. Creason, 79, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June
14, 2006, at 12:37 p.m. in Christian HealthCareEast. He was born in Roby, Missouri, on
March 16, 1927, to Olen W. and Lovina O. Briggs Creason. He graduated from Houston,

Missouri, High School. He retired after 30 years from Royal Typewriter Company and
McBee Systems, where he was a supervisor. Howard was a charter member of Parkview
Christian Church, and attended faithfully until recently. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by a sister, Dora Delcour. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nola
Creason; two sons, Brent Alan Creason and his wife, Debbie, of Nixa, Mo., Bruce Mark
Creason of Ozark, Mo., and Amanda Creason of Rogersville, Mo.; Howard's former wife,
Ruth Pepin, and their sons, Steven (Creason) Pepin and his wife, Lisa, of Seattle, Wash.,
and Ricky (Creason) Pepin and his wife, Jane, of Wenatchee, Wash.; and their families; a
sister, Bernice Bolding of Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; two nephews; two nieces and their families. Funeral services will be
Saturday, June 17, 2006, at 10 a.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will
follow in Maple Park Cemetery. No set visitation is planned; however, friends may call
after 1 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Parkview
Christian Church, 1362 S. Campbell, Springfield, Missouri 65807; or to the American
Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, Missouri 65807.
Creson, Larry Wayne 31 Oct 1953 - May 1992
Larry Wayne Creson, 38, Ozark, died at 3:28 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born Oct. 31, 1953, in Santa Monica, Calif. He was a
veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include his mother, Betty Creson, Ozark; two sons,
Larry J. Creson and Joseph L. Creson, both of Springfield; two daughters, Angela M.
Creson, Springfield, and Candace C. Lafferty, Sparta; and three grandchildren, Jacob
Creson, Blakely Creson and Candace Nicole Lafferty. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in
Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, with the Rev. Johnny Goodman
officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. (Springfield News-Leader – 12 May
1992)
Creson, Mary Elizabeth (Atterberry) 1901 - 30 Jun 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Alice (Martin) Atterberry; married George Edward Creson
1893 - 25 Oct 1964]
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Creson, 46, passed away at her home near Spokane on June
30, and funeral services were held July 4 at the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Reg
M. Mapes. Burial was in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. She was married in 1918 to Edward D. Creson and to this union were born ten
children, two of whom preceded her in death. She is survived by the husband and
children, all of the home except Mrs. Vera Jane Burks of Yakima, Wash., and Mrs.
Louise Kuhn of Ash Grove. She is also survived by a brother, Clifford Arterberry of
Reed, Okla., and a sister, Mrs. Ida Trenholm of Eveleth, Minn. She was a member of the
Spokane Baptist church.
Creson, Nada Lee (Wommack) 28 Nov 1927 - 5 Jan 1996 CCH-N 10 Jan 1996 &
CCH-N 13 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Ruel & Gladys Wommack; married 8 Jan 1948 Donald Gene Creson]
Nada Lee Wommack Creson, age 68, of Spokane, passed away at 6:00 a.m.,
Friday, Jan. 5, 1996. She was at her home when she was taken home to be with her God.
Nada Lee was born Nov. 28, 1927, in Springfield, and was the daughter of Ruel and

Gladys Wommack. She attended Springfield Senior High School and Southwest Missouri
State College. On Jan. 6,1948, she married Donald (Gene) Creson. In 1955, Nada Lee
and Gene moved to Kansas. They remained there until 1979, when in retirement, they
returned to Spokane. Nada Lee had two unquenchable loves in her life. One, for her God,
the other, for her family. Nada Lee gave her life to God at an early age, and her adult life
was spent in teaching young children to know, love, and trust the God who created them.
She taught both in the classroom and wherever she went. She received God's blessing of
three boys and one girl, and accepted in love and obedience the responsibility God had
given her to teach them to walk in His ways. Nada Lee and her great love will be missed
not only by her children, devoted husband, and the congregation of Southside Church of
Christ in Ozark, where she was a member, but also by all those who knew her. She was
preceded in death by: Her parents. Survivors include: Her husband, Gene; her sons,
Stephen D. Creson, Kansas City, Randall Gene Creson and his wife, Jan, North Carolina,
and Russell Dean Creson and his wife, Denise, Michigan; her loving daughter, Christina
Warren and her husband, Allen, Wichita, Kansas; seven grandchildren; two brothers and
their wives, Norton and Pat Wommack, Oregon, and Donald and Annaliese Wommack,
Arizona; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were Tuesday in Southside
Church of Christ, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Creson, Randi Lynn Linnebur 4 Jun 1958 - 3 Apr 2003 CCH-N 16 Apr 2003
Randi Lynn Linnebur Creson, 44, Rogersville, died at 1:15 p.m. April 3, 2003,
at the home of her parents, George and Lois Creson. She was born on June 4, 1958, in
Springfield to George Edward Creson II and Betty Lea Meadows. She attended LoganRogersville High School and was a member of the Lakewood Baptist Church Branson
West. Survivors include her parents, George and Lois Creson, Rogersville; mother Betty
Meadows, Ozark; grandmother Dorothy Meadows, Ozark; two sons, Jason Lynn Creson,
Rogersville, and Joey Lea Creson, Ozark; a daughter, Cheri Renee Creson, Rogersville;
four brothers, George E. Creson III, Rogersville, Kelly Creson and wife LaTrisha,
Republic, George E. Creson Sr. and wife Angela, Ozark, and Dennis Creson, Rogersville;
three sisters, Cyndi Hursh, Ozark, Christy Creson, Northview, and Audra Becker,
Springfield; three grand-children, Winter Shakya Laine Creson, Shilo Marie Bouge and
Nicholas Cannidy; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Creson was preceded in death by
her maternal grandfather, Charles Meadows; paternal grandparents, George Edwards
Creson Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Creson; sister Cheri Creson; and brother Adam Creson.
Services were at 1 p.m. April 7 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial
was in Cardwell Chapel Cemetery, Diggins.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Cresswell, Bryan Eugene 6 Jun 1988 - 26 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of William L. & Deborah A. (Mills) Cresswell]
Bryan Eugene Cresswell, three-month-old son of William L. and Deborah A.
Cresswell, Chadwick, died Sept 26. Graveside services for Bryan were held Sept 27 at
the Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, with the Rev. James Cockroft officiating. Bryan is
survived by his parents; a sister, Amanda and brothers Nathaniel and Ian, all of the home;
paternal grandfather, William Cresswell, Kansas City; maternal grandparents, David and

Carol Mills, Springfield; paternal great-grandmother, Hazel Orrick, Fullerton, CA;
maternal great-grandparents, Grover and Helen Hobbs, Clever; four uncles, four aunts,
and three cousins.
Crewse, Ival 30 Jun 1925 - 12 May 2005 SN-L 14 May 2005
[Note: Son of Ed & Hattie (Greenlee) Crewse; married 12 Oct 1950 Jean McCall ]
Ival Crewse, 79, Nixa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2005, in Cox
Walnut Lawn Hospital. Ival was one of 11 children born to Ed and Hattie (Greenlee)
Crewse on June 30, 1925, in Mt. Grove, Missouri. On October 12, 1950, he was united in
marriage to Jean McCall in Arkansas, and to this union two daughters were born. Ival is
survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jean Crewse; two daughters, Wanda Weter of
Sparta, and Deloris Hammons and husband, Billy of Ozark; two sisters, Audra Shelley
and Ima Jean Crewse; four brothers, Jimmy Crewse, Ansel Crewse, Floyd Ray Crewse,
and Finiche Crewse; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews,
loving friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers,
Billy Crewse and Johnny Crewse; an infant brother; one sister, Dorothy Morrell; and an
infant sister. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, 2005, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother John England officiating. Burial with
full military honors will be held at 2 p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 15, 2005, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Crewse family request donations in the form of Love Offerings, C/O Barnes Family
Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Criger, Arkie 1 Oct 1897 - 1 Jun 1972 OH 8 Jun 1972 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Arkie Criger, 74, of Route
3, Rogersville, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Marsh Chapel here with Rev. Roy Cantrell
officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery, northwest of here. Mrs. Criger died at
2 p.m. Thursday in Cox Memorial Hospital following a short illness.
Criger, Gilbert 24 Feb 1921 - 11 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Patricia]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Gilbert Crier, 54 of Route 3, Rogersville,
were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Marsh Funeral Chapel, Rogersville with the Rev. Clyde
Kensinger officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of Rogersville.
Mr. Criger died at 8:40 p.m. Sunday in the emergency room at Cox Medical Center after
suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer and a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia, of the home; one son, Paul of Route 3, Rogersville; one
daughter, Miss Vickie Criger of Springfield; and two grandchildren
Crismon, Robert Bland 4 Apr 1919 - 20 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Son of Arthur & Effie (Lingo) Crismon]
Robert Bland Crismon, age 80, of Springfield, died Thursday, May 20, 1999, in
Balanced Care East. He was born April 4, 1919 in Plato and was the son of Arthur and
Effie (Lingo) Crismon. He graduated from Plato High School and attended SMSU. Mr.
Crimson retired as Field Representative for Farm Fresh Dairy of Ponca City, Oklahoma.
He had also owned and operated the Lynchburg General Store for many years, was a

truck driver, and rural school teacher in Wright, Laclede, and Texas Counties. Mr..
Crismon loved his work selling agriculture products and working with area farmers. He
took pride in being sincere and honest with all his clients. He was a member of High
Street Baptist Church. Survivors include: his son, Bob Crismon and wife Sharon, Clever;
two granddaughters, Melanie and Maples and her husband, Brad, Clever and Lynn
Warren, Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Chandler and Hannah Maples; a sister, Arlene
Fletcher, Republic; and a special friend, Bernice Vader. Preceding him in death were his
parents, and a brother-in-law, Kirby Fletcher. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday, May
24, in the High Street Baptist Church Chapel, with Gene Gwennap officiating. Burial was
in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, under the directions of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Crist, Lewis A. 1918 - 30 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
Lewis A. Crist, 59, of 1141 West Blaine, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at Cox
Medical Center from an apparent heart attack. A native of Jonesboro, Ark., Mr. Crist had
lived in Springfield since 1950. He was a Frisco brakeman on the Thayer run and a
member of Baptist Temple. Survivors include his wife, Lula P. of the home; three
daughters, Mrs. Mae Taylor, Clever, Mrs. Ruth Nobles, Houston, Tex. and Mrs. Hazel E.
Nehl, 2311 North Farmer, a son, Walter A. of Portland, Ore.; a brother, Bert S. of San
Diego, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Trevino, San Diego; and seven grandchildren.
Arrangements were announced by Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Critcher, Eula "Dutch" (Fuge) 1915 - 12 Feb 2005 SN-L 14 Feb 2005
Eula "Dutch" Critcher, 89, Ozark, formerly of Marshfield and Seymour, passed
away at 10:40 p.m. Saturday, February 12, 2005, in the Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark.
Mrs. Critcher was a homemaker and a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ollie Fuge; her husband, John
Critcher; a brother, I.W "Buster" Fuge; and a sister, Ida May Myers. Survivors include a
daughter, Louise Caughran and husband Homer, Ozark; two granddaughters, Sarah
Patterson and husband Kevin, Ozark, and Rachel Tucker and husband Bryan, Nixa; five
great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Keaton, and Kramer Patterson, and Levi and Noah Tucker;
one niece, Jean Ann Fuge Whitaker, Chaffee, Mo.; and two nephews, Henry Myers,
Springfield, and Jack Myers, Lebanon. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 15,
2005, at 3 p.m. in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Burial will follow in the
Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. The
family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church
Building Fund in care of the funeral home.
Cromley, Edward Franklin 1876 - 15 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: married Mary E. Wilhite 11 Jun 1884 - 13 Jul 1935]
Funeral services for Edward Franklin Cromley, 72, who died May 15 at his farm
home eight miles south of Nixa, were held last Tuesday at Riverdale Baptist church,
conducted by Brother Edward Buttram. Burial was in Jones cemetery under direction of
Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He had resided in the Selmore and Riverdale
communities since the age of seven. In 1904 he was married to Mary M. Wilhite, who
preceded him in death in 1935. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors

include the daughter, Mrs. Freda Robertson of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Nissen of
Santa Cruz, Calif., and Mrs. Gusta Hanley of Yakima, Wash., other relatives and many
friends. Pallbearers were Charley Skaggs, Miles Thogmartin, Melvin Ellingsworth, John
Tennis, Andy Melton and Floyd Blevins.
Cromley, William H. 1869 -16 Mar 1949 CCR 24 Mar 1949
Funeral services for William H. Cromley, 79, who died March 16 at his home on
Rt. 1, Ozark were held Friday afternoon at Riverdale Baptist church with Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in Jones cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include one brother, Edward F. Cromley, Rt. 1 Ozark;
two sisters, Mrs. Gusta Hanley of Yakima, WA and Mrs. Cora Wasson of Santa Cruz,
CA; eight nieces; five nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Cromwell-Scott, Jewell Raechell 1985 - Feb 2007 SN-L 27 Feb 2007
Jewel Raechell Cromwell-Scott, 21, of Rogersville. Graveside services will be at
1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, in the Jones-Chastaine Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Crooks, Elba Ira Bee (Hansen) 15 Jan 1912 – 7 Jul 1992 NN-E 15 Jul 1992
Elba Ira Bee Crooks, 80, Sparta, died at 11:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 15, 1912 in Laredo, Texas, to Louis and
Charity Hansen. She married Edgar "Dallas" Crooks on Sept. 23, 1933, who preceded her
in death after 53 years of marriage on Sept. 1, 1986. Survivors include two sons, Edgar
"Dallas" Crooks III, Claremont, Calif., and Louis W. (Bill) Crooks, Springfield; a
brother, Clouis Hansen, Del Rio, Texas; and eight grandchildren. Graveside services
were held Friday, July 10, in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark.
Crosby, Earnest 26 Jan 1929 - 30 Nov 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: married Maryann]
Earnest Crosby, 63, Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 30, in Cox Medical Center South.
He was born January 26, 1929, at Florala, Ala. He served in the Army during World War
II and subsequently worked in California as an electrician. He moved to Missouri in
1976, where he retired. He is survived by his wife, Maryann, Ozark; three daughters,
Arlene Tapia, and her husband, John, Hailey, Idaho, Barbara Crosby, LaHabra, Calif.,
and Cheryl Ives, Ontario, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Cremation was at Greenlawn
Funeral Home in Springfield and interment at Springfield National Cemetery.
Crosby, Marialice (Outland) 12 Apr 1928 - 7 Sep 2003 SN-L 9 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ralph W. & Fern (Jackson) Outland; married 28 Aug 1949 Roger L.
Crosby]
Marialice (Outland) Crosby, 75, Joplin (formerly of Springfield), passed away
Sunday, September 7, 2003, in her daughter's home. Mrs. Crosby was born April 12,
1928, in Joplin, the daughter of Ralph W. and Fern (Jackson) Outland. She received
degrees from Joplin Junior College and SMSU. She was united in her marriage for over
50 years to Roger L. Crosby on Aug. 28, 1949, in Carthage. Her career spanning more
than 30 years included teaching in Duquesne, Jasper, Mo., Springfield Public Schools,

Springfield Catholic School and SMSU. She was also a performing member of the
Springfield Symphony Orchestra for over 30 years. Her parents, husband and two sisters,
Ruth Mae Barr and Helen L. Merry preceded her in death. Survivors include two
daughters, Mari Carson and husband Dr. R. L., of Joplin, and LeAnn C. Peirano and
husband Mark Adam, of Nixa; eight grandchildren, Samantha J. Allspaw, of Springfield;
Hollidae J. Winn and husband Schuyler, of Joplin; Sara J. Carson, Richmond L. Carson,
both of Joplin; Lindsay C. Bailey, Alexander W. Bailey, Erin S. R. Peirano, Gregory L.
D. Peirano, all of Nixa; a niece, Sandee Marks and husband Joe, of Texas, among other
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2003,
in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. A gathering of friends and
family will follow the service in the funeral home. Graveside services will be held in
Webb City Cemetery at 4:30 p.m. Friday. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday in the funeral home.
Cross, Alison LaRae 5 Jan 1996 - 6 Apr 1996 CCH-N 10 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Erik Dan-el and Tiffany Rae (Ware) Cross]
Alison LaRae Cross, 3-month-old daughter of Erik Dan-el and Tiffany Rae Cross,
of Nixa, died Saturday, April 6, in her home. She was born January 5, in Kansas City.
Alison is survived by: her parents; a sister, Holly Marie Cross; a brother, Sean Dan-el
Cross, both of the home; grandparents, Linda Kaye and Donald L. Cross, Nixa, and
David and Lucinne Ware, Battlefield; four aunts, Ahmie and Kaylyn Cross, Davia Ware
and Heather Brown; two uncles, Ian Cross, and Delray Brown; and a great uncle, Frank
Gehring. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Springfield, with
Pastor Edwin Lehmann officiating. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cross, Charles W. 30 Apr 1876 - 1 Jan 1942
Charles W. Cross, 65, was born in Greene County, MO., April 30, 1876 and
departed this life Jan. 1, 1942. He was married to Victoria Melcena Maples on Oct. 10,
1901. To this union was born one child who preceded him in death at the age of two
years. He was converted at the age of 13 years and united with the Baptist church. Those
who survive him are his wife and five sisters; Mrs. John Bell and Mrs. Jim Chilcutt of
Golden City, Mrs. Dave Rovenstein of Dunnegan, Mrs. Jake Williams and Mrs. Geo.
Spencer both of Republic, MO. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Mt.
Sinai Baptist church conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark, with burial in the
Frazier Chapel under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Cross, Earmal W. (Melton) Pierce 23 Oct 1905 - 11 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & ? (?) Melton; married ? Pierce; married ? Cross
Earmal W. Cross was born Oct. 23, 1905, in Christian county and died January
11, 1949 in a Nevada hospital following a lingering illness at the age of 43. Survivors
include two sons, James and John Pierce, by a previous marriage, both of the state of
California; her father, Jesse Melton of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Vesta Gold of Route 1
Billings; and a brother, Herschel Melton of Castleton, IL. Funeral services were

conducted Friday at 1 pm in the Maples-Harris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lynn Swadley
officiating. Burial was made in the Selmore cemetery.
Cross, Josephine E, (Kastendieck) 20 Sep 1920 - 16 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
Mrs. Josephine K. Cross, 40, 505 South Market, Springfield, died at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital following a four-month illness. Mrs. Cross was a
registered nurse and was a 1942 graduate of the Springfield Baptist school of Nursing.
She had been a resident of Springfield for the past 17 years, She was a member of the St.
Peter’s Evangelical Church in Billings. She is survived by her husband, James L., two
sons, Joseph and Jerry, both of the home; her mother, Mrs. Karl Castendieck of Billings;
two brothers, Edward and Clifford Castendieck, both of Billings; three sisters, Miss Mary
Jane Castendieck and Mrs. Ruth Gay, both of Springfield and Mrs. Anna Lee Dobbins of
Eudora. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the St. Peters Evangelical Church in Billings
with the Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under
direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Cross, Kathy 1952 - 31 Dec 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Peggy Cross]
A 1969 Willard High School graduate died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 in the
University Hospital at Columbia from injuries suffered in an auto accident there
Wednesday morning. Miss Kathy Cross, 18, was enroute home from Peoria, Ill. when the
accident occurred. Miss Cross held a job in Peoria and was returning to Willard for the
holidays. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Peggie Bilyeu of Ozark; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cross of Pleasant Hope; a sister, Mrs. Debra Farmer of
Springfield; a brother Eddie of Fort Hood, Tex. stationed with the U. S. Army; three
half-sisters, Sherry, Cindy and Deanna of Ozark; and a half-brother, Mike Baker of
Springfield. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Butler Chapel, Bolivar, with
the Rev. James R. Robertson officiating. Burial was in Slagel Cemetery, south of Bolivar.
Cross, Nolan E. "Joe" 18 Apr 1911 - 29 Dec 1991 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: married Murrell]
Nolan E. "Joe" Cross, 80, Sparta, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991 in his home,
apparently of a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Murrell; a daughter and her
husband, Joan and William Heinlein, Sparta; a granddaughter and her husband, Cheryl
and Mike Mitchell, Chadwick; a brother, Noah Cross, Morrisville; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held Thursday, Jan 2, 1992 in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home
at Rivermonte, Springfield, with the Revs. Reggie Micham and Charles Cross officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Cross, Verda Alice Piccola (Bagby) 8 Sep 1914 – 3 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Verda Alice Piccola (Bagby) Cross, born September 8, 1914 at Parma, Missouri,
the daughter of Grover Cleveland Bagby and Ethelinda Martha Jane (Green) Bagby, died
January 3, 2000 at Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Missouri of causes incidental to
advanced age. She was 85 years old. She was married on October 13, 1930 at
Bloomfield, Missouri to Wentford Leeroy Cross of Nixa, Missouri who survives. She
was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints and was active in that

church until she became too infirm to attend. She, personally, has listed several
outstanding achievements during her lifetime, among which were raising two sons to
adulthood, graduating from nursing school and passing the Missouri State Board
Examination for LPN when she was age 54, writing a children’s novel at age 76 titled
“Great Grandma Tells of Threshing Days”, published by Whitman Publishing Company.
She gained great satisfaction from skilled accomplishments working as a nurse and with
home sewing, gardening and canning, performing family history research, traveling
throughout the United States and doing volunteer charitable services in her church. She is
preceded in death by her infant son, Billy Gene Cross, and her brothers, Clyde Cleveland
Bagby, Ernest William Bagby, Loren Lee Bagby, Joseph Woodrow Bagby, Graydon
Edward Bagby, and Robert Floyd Bagby, and by her sisters, Nola Augusta Bennett,
Virginia Ruth Smith, and Hazel Marie Vineyard. She is survived by her husband,
Wentford Cross, residing at Nixa, Missouri, her sons, Delmar Cross of Poplar Bluff,
Missouri, and Donald Cross of Nixa, Missouri, her brother, Carl “GC” Bagby of Ivens,
Utah, three sisters, Elberta Langley, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Bernice Rabe, Denton,
Texas, and Christine Bufford, Poplar Bluff, Missouri; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Thursday,
January 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri with funeral services at 2 p.m.
Friday January 7, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4450 South Farm
Rd 141 (Cox Road), Springfield, Missouri. The following day memorial service were
held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Poplar Bluff. Interment followed
services on Friday in Weaver Cemetery, Highway NN, Ozark.
Cross, Victoria Melcena (Maples) 1872 - 1951
Mrs. Victoria Melcena Cross, 78, died at 6:30 p.m. yesterday in the home of a
sister, Mrs. O. M. Greenway of 902 McNatt, Aurora. Survivors include another sister,
Mrs. Aggie Maples of Aurora and four brothers, Mose Maples and Abram Maples of
Nixa, and Sam and Leslie Maples, both of Aurora. Funeral services will be held Sunday
at 1:30 p.m. in Frazier Chapel near Boaz, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Marsh of Aurora. Pallbearers,
all nieces of the deceased, include Gretta Jean Maples, Jo Etta Frazier, Jean Ellis, Norma
Jean Maples, Betty Maples, and Mayford Frazier.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Crotser, Catherine Elizabeth “Sally” 11 Jan 1928 - 15 Jun 2003 CCH-N 25 Jun
2003
Catherine Elizabeth (Sally) Crotser, 75, passed away on June 15, 2003. She was
born Jan. 11, 1928 in Edna, Kan. Crotser was a life-long homemaker and a talented artist.
She was a ceramics teacher, an accomplished painter of acrylics, and an avid collector of
Kewpies, Snow Babies and Ty Bears. Crotser married Jack Crotser on May 1, 1948 in
Cherryvale, Kan. The couple have been residents of Nixa since 1979 and attend Nixa
Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Jack, of the home; one son, Robin and
wife Nancy; one daughter Raelene; granddaughter, Dyan; and one great-grandson,
Dillon, all of Nixa. A memorial service was held at the Nixa Christian Church on June
20. The family requests no flowers be sent. Donations may be sent to the Sally Crotser
Memorial Fund at the Nixa Christian Church.

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Crouch, Dorothy Mae (Graham) 24 Oct 1934 - 21 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: Daughter of Joe & ? (?) Graham; married Bob Crouch]
BOIS D’ ARC - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Crouch, 42, Bois d’Arc died Friday afternoon
in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after short illness. Mrs. Crouch was born in
Springfield and she was employed by Vermillion, Inc. Springfield. Survivors include her
husband, Bob; seven sons, Bobby, Billy, Randy, Larry and David, all of the home, Eddie
of Ash Grove and Joe of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Blakey, Ash Grove; her father,
Joe Graham, Springfield; a brother, Roger Graham, Bradleyville; a sister, Mrs. Ruth
Huleubus of the state of Michigan; three half-brothers, Charley, Harold and David
Horsey, all of Springfield and five grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Allison-Russell Funeral Home in Greenfield with Paul Hanley officiating. Burial was in
Holsapple Cemetery near Collins.
Crow, Catherine L. (Schmidt) 3 Nov 1899 - 21 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Joseph L. Crow 30 Jun 1898 - May 1984]
Services for Mrs. Catherine L. Crow, 80, Clever were held Monday in the Clever
First Baptist Church with the Revs. Frank Nichols and Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial
was in Brookfield Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mrs. Crow died last Friday
in her home after a long illness. She was well-known for her affiliation with the Craft
festival at Silver Dollar City for the past 10 years. A member of Southern Heights Bible
Church in Springfield, she had lived in Clever for 32 years. Surviving are her husband,
Joseph L.; a son Winston, Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Switzer, Venezuela,
South America; and Mrs. Fay Schmalfuss and Mrs. Lorna Thorn, both of the state of
Illinois; four brothers, Bill Schmidt, state of Arkansas, Stanley Schmidt, state of Illinois,
Wilbur Schmidt state of Arizona and Richard Schmidt, state of Colorado; two sisters,
Mrs. Ruby Myers, Zion, Ill. and Mrs. Ruby Robinson, state of Florida; _ grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
Crowdus, Ethelyn (Lawing) Nov 1884 - 16 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Robert Jasper & Mary J. (Clark) Lawing]
Mrs. Ethelyn Lawing Crowdus, a former resident of Ozark and Springfield, died
Feb. 16 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mary Shaw in East Orange, N. J. Survivors
include her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Shaw; three sons, William of Wichita, Kan.; Paul of
Memphis, Tenn. and Homer of Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren and four great
grandchildren; a brother, Paul Lawing of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Kathleen Lawing of
Ozark. Daughter of one of the community’s earliest families, Mrs. Crowdus was a
graduate of the old Springfield Normal School, now Southwest Missouri State College,
and the Elfindale Academy. Funeral services and burial were in East Orange.
Crowe, Basil 1932 - Oct 1972 OH 5 Oct 1972 p12
Basil Crowe, 40, of Bois’d’Arc, died last week after a long illness. He was a brick
mason and veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; three sons,
Russell, Basil Leon and David, all of the home; three daughters, Cathy and Lolita, both of
the home and Pamela, Republic; one brothers, Truman of Joplin; two half-brothers,

Thurman Hampton of Rogersville and Preston Hampton of Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs.
Zenovia Caudill of Ava and Mrs. Zora Mann and Miss Sharon Crowe, both of Louisville,
Ky; two half-sisters, Iona Maggard of Oldfield and Ada Maggard of Springfield. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Crowe, H. Doyle 16 Jul 1915 - Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Son of ? & Oma (?) Crowe; married Gladys; birthdate on SSDI disagrees with age
on obit]
Services for H. Doyle Crowe, 54, Rt. 1, Fordland, were held Tuesday in Marsh
Chapel, Rogersville, with Clarence Feeney and Lowell DeBusk officiating. Burial was in
Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Among survivors are his wife Gladys
and his mother, Oma Crowe of Fordland.
Crowe, Thelma (Moore) Baty 16 Feb 1896 - 1 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of married Charles H. Baty 3 Jul 1895 - 14 Apr 1928; married second ?
Crowe]
Mrs. Thelma Crowe, 75 of Rogersville, died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital after an illness of six months. She was a retired school teacher and
member of the Rogersville Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Charlene
Swearengin, Anderson, Calif.; two step-sons, Raymond Crowe, Rogersville; and Harley
Crowe, Rogersville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lucille Mooney, Baytown, Tex,; and two
grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and 16 step great
grandchildren. Mrs. Crown was a sister of the late Judge Tom Moore of Ozark. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Church of Christ at Rogersville with Richard Dent
and Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Oldfield Cemetery under direction of
Marsh.
AND
Crowe, Thelma (Moore) Baty 16 Feb 1896 - 1 Mar 1972 OH 9 Mar 1972 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Thelma Crowe, 75 of Rogersville, died at 12:45 p.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital after an illness of six months. She was a retired school
teacher and member of the Rogersville Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Charlene Swearengin, Anderson, Calif.; two step-sons, Raymond Crowe, Rogersville;
and Harley Crowe, Rogersville; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lucille Mooney, Baytown, Tex,;
and two grandchildren, six great grandchildren, nine step grandchildren and 16 step great
grandchildren. Marsh of Rogersville were in charge of funeral arrangements.
Crowley, Blanche Elizabeth (Frazier)
14 Jan 1907 - 25 Aug 1993
Elizabeth Crowley, 86, Clever, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 25, in Primrose
Place, Springfield. She was born Jan. 14, 1907, the eldest child of the Rev. David
Solomon Frazier and Jessie Williams. On May 20, 1933, she was united in marriage to
Elmer E. Crowley, in Fredericktown, Mo. He preceded her in death June 17, 1971. She
graduated from Greenfield High School and Southwest Missouri State University and
was an elementary school teacher for 37 years. Before retirement, she taught 14 years at
Clever and 12 years in Nixa. She was an active member of Clever United Methodist
Church and was very active in the Ladies Quilting Group. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Curtis; three sister, Irene, Louise, and Pauline; and her parents. She is survived

by three children, Esther White, New Orleans, La., Charles Crowley and wife, Vickie,
Springfield, and Nina Sims, Springfield; two brothers, Arthur and wife, Gusta, Hot
Springs, Ark., and Gilbert and wife, Betty, Ash Grove; 10 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and many other relatives. Blanche will always be remembered as a loving
mother and one who always thought of others before herself. Services will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Ray Willis
officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Friends may call from 7 to
8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Funeral Card: In memory of BLANCH ELIZABETH CROWLEY Born MONDAY,
JANUARY 14, 1907, Clever, Missouri, DIED Wednesday, August 25, 1993,
Springfield, Missouri SERVICES Saturday, August 28, 1993, 10:30 A.M. Harris, A
Heritage Funeral Home at Nixa ORGANIST Twila Keeling VOCALIST Evelyn
Wampler OFFICIATING Reverend Ray Willis INTERMENT Frazier Cemetery, Clever,
Missouri. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Crowley, Charles Edward 9 Dec 1936 - 16 Dec 2003 SN-L 18 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Elmer Ernest & Blanche Elizabeth (Frazier) Crowley; married 14 Sep
1958 Margaret Josephine Beyer; married 13 Nov 1987 Vicki]
Charles E. Crowley Born in Boaz, Mo., on Dec. 9, 1936, to Blanche and Elmer E.
Crowley, Charles E. Crowley left his friends and family on Dec. 16, 2003, at 6:38 p.m.
Charles loved his Lord and accepted him as his savior as a young man at the Clever
Christian Church. Charles was a lifelong learner. He graduated from Clever High School
in 1954 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri in
1958. He remained a loyal tiger fan by attending almost every home football game.
Throughout his life, he continued learning. In 2003, family and friends shared with him
as he achieved the MAI designation as an appraiser, a difficult course of study to
complete, and was elected president of the Ozarks Mountain Chapter of the Appraisal
Institutes. Charles also loved his country and joined the army in June of 1958. He served
as a commissioned artillery officer with the rank of 2nd lieutenant. He continued his
service in the reserves and was promoted to the rank of Captain. In 1963, Charles began
working for the Farmers Home Administration as a county supervisor to farmers in
Barry, Lawrence and Dade counties. In 1967, he returned to the farm to raise dairy cattle
in the Clever and Nixa areas. He continued farming until 1987 when he became a real
estate appraiser; a field in which he received several awards and earned the respect of his
peers and the legal community. In his work as a county supervisor and as an appraiser,
Charles loved to be challenged by problems which required his extensive knowledge and
experience to solve and stretched his understanding of the field. Charles was known for
his expertise and integrity in the field of appraisals and was many times called upon as a
witness in legal proceedings. Even as his health declined, barely able to lift himself from
his chair, he spent three hours undergoing intense cross examination in a trial. Charles
was very proud of his contributions that helped solve many complex legal cases. Charles
was active in several community organizations. He was a member of the Heart of the
Ozarks Sertoma and a past member of the Cooperative Sertoma. The same attention to
detail in his professional life was evident in his love of working with wood. His work
combined the skill of a craftsman and the creativity of an artist. The beauty of his work is
evident to family and friends. His love of work and craftsmanship paled when compared

to his love for his wife, Vicki, whom he married on Nov. 13, 1987. She was his
"everything" in life; as his best friends and confidant, she encouraged, loved and
strengthened him. In health and sickness, she was by his side taking care of his every
need, and for that his love for her was magnified. Charles is survived by his wife, Vicki;
three children, Juanita Crow and her husband Dwight of Clever, Mo., Belinda Henson
and her husband Mark of Pierce City, Mo., and Edward Crowley and his wife, Terri, of
Lexington, Ky.; three stepchildren, Rick Gregg and his wife, Jenny, of Nixa, Mo.,
Rebecca Sawyer and her husband, Emmett, of Brookline Station, Mo., and Debbie
Bersano and her husband, Larry, of Lexington, Mo.; and two sisters, Esther White of
Picayune, Miss., and Nina McFadden of Springfield, Mo. He is also survived by eight
grandchildren, Brandon, Justin and Tanner Gilmore; Eric and Katherine Crowley; and
Taylor, Meghan and Shelbie Henson. He also had fifteen step grandchildren and five step
great-grandchildren. Charles was a remarkable and dignified man with a wonderful sense
of humor. He helped others even when it meant sacrificing his own personal goals. He
quietly displayed strength, courage and wisdom to all who knew him. His memorial
service will be held on Dec. 20, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Brentwood Christian Church,
1900 E. Barataria, Springfield, MO 65804. The Reverend Phillip T. Snider will officiate.
The body was cremated at Charles' request. The family requests that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the Brentwood Christian Church or the Boys and Girls Club of
Springfield, Mo.
AND
Crowley, Charles E.
9 Dec 1936 - 16 Dec 2003
Charles E. Crowley Born in Boaz, Mo., on Dec. 9, 1936, to Blanche and Elmer E.
Crowley, Charles E. Crowley left his friends and family on Dec. 16, 2003, at 6:38 p.m.
Charles loved his Lord and accepted him as his savior as a young man at the Clever
Christian Church. Charles was a lifelong learner. He graduated from Clever High School
in 1954 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri in
1958. He remained a loyal tiger fan by attending almost every home football game.
Throughout his life, he continued learning. In 2003, family and friends shared with him
as he achieved the MAI designation as an appraiser, a difficult course of study to
complete, and was elected president of the Ozarks Mountain Chapter of the Appraisal
Institutes. Charles also loved his country and joined the army in June of 1958. He served
as a commissioned artillery officer with the rank of 2nd lieutenant. He continued his
service in the reserves and was promoted to the rank of Captain. In 1963, Charles began
working for the Farmers Home Administration a sa county supervisor to farmers in
Barry, Lawrence and Dade counties. In 1967, he returned to the farm to raise dairy cattle
in the Clever and Nixa areas. He continued farming until 1987 when he became a real
estate appraiser; a field in which he received several awards and earned the respect of his
peers and the legal community. In his work as a county supervisor and as an appraiser,
Charles loved to be challenged by problems which required his extensive knowledge and
experience to solve and stretched his understanding of the field. Charles was known for
his expertise and integrity in the field of appraisals and was many times called upon as a
witness in legal proceedings. Even as his health declined, barely able to lift himself from
his chair, he spent three hours undergoing intense cross examination in a trial. Charles
was very proud of his contributions that helped solve many complex legal cases. Charles
was active in several community organizations. He was a member of the Heart of the

Ozarks Sertoma and a past member of the Cooperative Sertoma. The same attention to
detail in his professional life was evident in his love of working with wood. His work
combined the skill of a craftsman and the creativity of an artist. The beauty of his work is
evident to family and friends. His love of work and craftsmanship paled when compared
to his love for his wife, Vicki, whom he married on Nov. 13, 1987. She was his
"everything" in life; as his best friends and confidant, she encouraged, loved and
strengthened him. In health and sickness, she was by his side taking care of his every
need, and for that his love for her was magnified. Charles is survived by his wife, Vicki;
three children, Juanita Crow and her husband Dwight of Clever, Mo., Belinda Henson
and her husband Mark of Pierce City, Mo., and Edward Crowley and his wife, Terri, of
Lexinton, Ky.; three stepchildren, Rick Gregg and his wife, Jenny, of Nixa, Mo., Rebecca
Sawyer and her husband, Emmett, of Brookline Station, Mo., and Debbie Bersano and
her husband, Larry, of Lexington, Mo.; and two sisters, Esther White of Picayune, Miss.,
and Nina McFadden of Springfield, Mo. He is also survived by eight grandchildren,
Brandon, Justin and Tanner Gilmore; Eric and Katherine Crowley; and Taylor, Meghan
and Shelbie Henson. He also had fifteen step grandchildren and five step greatgrandchildren. Charles was a remarkable and dignified man with a wonderful sense of
humor. He helped others even when it meant sacrificing his own personal goals. He
quietly displayed strength, courage and wisdom to all who knew him. His memorial
service will be held on Dec. 20, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Brentwood Christian Church,
1900 E. Barataria, Springfield, MO 65804. The Reverend Phillip T. Snider will officiate.
The body was cremated at Charles' request. The family requests that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the Brentwood Christian Church or the Boys and Girls Club of
Springfield, Mo.
Springfield News-Leader, Dec 18, 2003.
Crowley, Elmer Ernest
21 Feb 1897 - 7 Jun 1971
Elmer E. Crowley, 74, of Route 1, Clever, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Crowley was a retired farmer and
telegrapher with the Missouri-Pacific Railroad. He had lived in Annapolis, Mo., for a
number of years before moving to Christian County in1946. Surviving are his wife,
Blanche E.; a son, Charles E., Route 1, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Esther L. White, New
Orleans, La., and Mrs. Nina C. Sims, Route 1, Republic; a brother, Lyman of Arcadia;
and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel,
Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 17, 1971 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Crum, Catherine
1887 - 14 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: married Ivan Crum 30 May 1887 -Aug 1962]
Mrs. Catherine Crum, 82, of Billings, died at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was a native of Wisconsin, but had lived in Billings
many years. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lena Nee, Richland Center, Wis., and Mrs.
Sue Wetzel, Hayward, Wis., and one nephew. Rosary services were at 8 a.m. Monday in
Cantrell Chapel in Billings with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Funeral mass was
at 9 a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Crum, Edward H. 30 Mar 1889 - 17 Oct 1964
CCR 22 Oct 1964 p1
Edward H. Crum, 75, of Chadwick, died at 9:55 a.m. Saturday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. A member of the Lone Star Church of God, Mr. Crum spent most of his
life in the Lone Star community before moving to Chadwick in 1957. He is survived by
his wife, Elsie; two sons, Wilbur C. of Eugene, Ore. and Lloyd L., Taneyville; four
daughters, Mrs. Olive Hammond, Lamar, Mrs. Rosa Miller, Kansas City, Mrs. Verna
Stolpe, Odessa, and Mrs. Ruby Essary, Othello, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chadwick Union Church
with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Crum, John Samuel 14 Feb 1924 - 2 Sep 2005 SN-L 4 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Giles B. & Sarah Esther (Byars) Crum; married Marjorie]
Mr. John Samuel Crum, 81, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Mexico, Mo., passed
away at 11:37 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 2005, in St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. John
was born Feb. 14, 1924, in Mexico, Mo., to Giles B. and Sarah Esther (Byars) Crum. He
worked for 39 years with the A.P. Green Refractories in Mexico, Mo. Mr. Crum served
as deacon and was a long time member of the Centennial Baptist Church in Mexico. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Sarah; and his brothers, Andrew and
Howard. Survivors include his wife of over 55 years, Marjorie; his three children, Rev.
David Crum, Kathy Crum, and Daniel Crum and his wife, Marla; five grandchildren,
Elizabeth Crum, Emily Budd and her husband, Brian, Jameson Crum and Joshua and
Alex Crum; three great-grandchildren, Asher, Israel and Lily Budd; and other relatives
and friends. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2005, in The Baptist
Home Chapel, 1625 W. Garton Rd., Ozark, Mo., with the Rev. Tommy Harper officiating
under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. No visitation is planned. If
desired memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Home, P.O. Box 1040,
Ozark, MO 65721-1040.
Crumbliss, Andy
1885 - 23 Feb 1970 CCR 26 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: married Blanche 17 Sep 1904 - 13 Nov 1981]
Funeral services for Andy Crumbliss, 84, Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with burial in White Cemetery. Mr. Crumbliss died at 6:05
a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Blanche;
one son, Jack Crumbliss, Wichita; one daughter, Mrs. Ivawn Johnson, Houstontown, Pa.;
ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Crumbliss, Blanche 17 Sep 1904 - 13 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: married Andy Crumbliss 1885 - 23 Feb 1970 ]
Mrs. Blanche Crumbliss, 77, Highlandville, died Nov. 13 in Wesley Medical
Center, Wichita, Kan., after a short illness. Mrs. Crumbliss was a local resident most of
her life and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church west of here. Survivors include a
son, Jack; Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Ivawn Johnson, Wichita, Kan.; 10
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers: and three sisters. Services were held
Nov. 17 in Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial will be in White Cemetery in Stone County.

Crume, Richard Dwayne 20 Mar 1968 - 22 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
Richard Dwayne Crume, two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest R. Crume, Jr.,
Kansas City, and formerly of Christian and Stone Counties, died at 2 a.m. Friday in St.
Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City. Surviving besides the parents are the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton King, Route 1, Clever; maternal grandparents, the
Rev. and Mrs. H. J. Merritt, Route 2, Crane; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest
R. Crume, Route 1, Galena; and the paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H.
Crume, Route 2, Crane. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Union City
Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Don Parker officiating. Burial was in the Frazier
Cemetery in Christian County. [Springfield obit same except will be instead of Was]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Crumpley, Hurshal Alfred 16 Feb 1886 - 9 Jun 1956
CCR 14 Jun 1956 p5
Hurshal Alfred Cumpley, 70, passed away June 9 in his home in the Jamesville
community in Stone County. Mr. Crumpley was a lifelong resident of that community
and was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Crumpley had been an invalid for the
past 35 years. He is survived by one son, H. A. Crumpley of the home; two daughters,
Mrs. Dorohty K. McDaniel of Clever and Mrs. Stepha Sellars of Humansville, MO; one
grandchild, Buel McDaniel of Clever. Graveside services were held June 10 in the White
Cemetery northeast of Highlandville with Evangelist James Baysinger officiating. Burial
was under direstion of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Pallbearers were Joe Brown,
Everett Cloud, Myron White, Manford Nokes, Guy Hedgpeth and George Cox.
Crumpley, Stepha Sue (Crumpley) Sellars 4 Dec 1917 - 3 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972
p1 & & OH 8 Jun 1972 p6
[Note: Daughter of Hurshal A. & Effie K. (Nokes) Crumpley; married 30 Sep 1935
Hobart Sellars; mother of Dora K. Sellars 4 Sep 1940 - 5 Sep 1940]
Miss Stepha Sue Crumpley, 54 of Nixa, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. Miss Crumpley was a lifelong resident of Nixa and a
saleslady for Barclay Dress Shop, Springfield. She was a member of the Church of
Christ. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Neal McDaniel, Highlandville; and one brother,
H. A. Crumpley, Highlandville. Funeral services were at 3:00 p.m. Monday in the AyreGoodwin Chapel, Springfield with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in White
Cemetery near Highlandville.
Cruse, Emma Theresa (Bumann) 1892 - 22 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
Mrs. Emma Theresa Cruse, 77, Springfield, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in the
Springfield Rest Home following a short illness. Mrs. Cruse was a member of St. Agnes
Cathedral. Survivors include one son, Lee Cruse, Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Frances
Atkinson, Inglewood, Calif.; one brother, Frank Bumann, state of Minnesota; three
sisters, Mrs. Jerome Sullivan, Mrs. George Giddins and Mrs. Oscar Krauth, all of the
state of Minnesota; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Rosary services
were at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel. Funeral mass will be at
10 a.m. today in the St. Agnes Chapel with Msgr. John H. Westhues officiating. Burial
will be in White Chapel Cemetery.

Cruse, Freeda M. (Martin) 17 Jun 1910 - 17 Oct 2001
Freeda M. Cruse, a longtime resident of Abesville, Mo., passed away October 17,
2001, at the age of 91 years and 4 months. She had made her home with her daughter and
son-in-law, Linda and Roy Gregory of Reeds Spring for the past five and a half years.
Freeda was born June 17, 1910 to Walter W. and Eliza A. Dabbs Martin of Harrison,
Ark. She was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church, Spokane, Mo. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Clark Cruse; one daughter, Evalena Martin; three
sisters, Virginia (Virgie) Martin, Clara Belle Cruse, and Ruby L. Wilson; two brothers,
William Frank Martin and Albert Carl Martin. She is survived by three daughters,
Virginia Cruse of San Francisco, Calif., Linda Gregory and her husband Roy of Reeds
Spring, Mo., Pearl Hill of Rogers, Ark.; one stepdaughter, Avis Arlene Hartley of
Springfield, Mo.; one brother, Samuel M. (Bud) Martin and his wife, Margie of Fair
Grove, Mo.; three grandsons and their wives, Randy and Melissa Gregory and Ronnie
and Lisa Gregory, all of Reeds Spring, Mo. and Darol and Diane Colvin of Rogers, Ark.;
three great-grandsons, Austin, Jonathon, and Eathon Gregory; as well as a host of nieces,
nephews and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, at 65
Full Gospel Church, with the Rev. Danny Call and the Rev. James Mohler officiating.
Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dale Boyd, Charlie Cruse, Rick
Pendergrass, Ed Sanders, Oscar Wilson and Tim Wilson. Visitation, with the family
present, will be Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, MO. from 6
to 8 p.m. Springfield News-Leader, October 19, 2001.
Crutchfield, Lady 28 Nov 1915 - 22 Mar 1991 NN-E 28 Mar 1991
Lady Crutchfield, 75, Sallisaw, Okla., died Friday, March 22, in a Sequoyah
County hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sallisaw. She is
survived by four daughters, Mavis Luttrell and Lynda Simmons, both of Sallisaw,
Patricia Crowson, St. Louis, and Mary Jo Hemphill, Ozark; two sons, John, Oologah,
Okla., and Richard, Sallisaw; two sisters, Ida Merrill, Gans, Okla., and Freda Lee, state of
Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday at the
First Baptist Church of Sallisaw, with burial at Buffington Cemetery in Sallisaw, under
the direction of Wheeler Funeral Home of Sallisaw.
Culbertson, Clarence M. 13 Feb 1906 - 24 Jul 1969 CCR 31 Jul 1969 p 12
Clarence M. Culbertson, 62, of Billings, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday in his home
after an apparent heart attack. A member of the Billings Baptist Church, Mr. Culbertson
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. D. Bush, Elsinore, Calif. and Miss Mary Culbertson,
Billings; and four brothers, Harold of Springfield, Henry C. of San Mateo, Calif., Donald
of Astoria, Oregon and Paul stationed in Vietnam. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
First Baptist Church in Billings with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Kerr Cemetery northwest of Billings under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Culbertson, Elizabeth Julia 1876 - 10 Feb 1960 CCR 23 Feb 1960 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Julia Culbertson, 83, who died Feb. 10 at her
home west of Billings were held Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with
Rev. Bob Elbersold officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery under direction of Harris

Funeral Home of Billings. A native of Westville, Mo, she had been a resident of Billings
since the age of 16 and was a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Survivors include
five sons, Clarence of the home, Henry of San Mateo, Calif., Donald of Sausalito, Calif.,
and Paul of San Francisco, Calif.; two daughters, Miss Mary H. Culbertson of the home
and Mrs. Annie E. Reed of Corona, Calif.; ten grandchildren and four great
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Vivian Means of Albuquerque, N. M.
Culbertson, Mary B. (Buchanan) 10 Jul 1915 - 22 Mar 2005 SN-L 23 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Cornelius & Maggie Buchanan; married 10 Apr 1948 Albert B.
“Cubby” Culbertson d 15 Apr 1975]
Mary B. Culbertson, 89, a long time resident of Branson, Mo., passed away
Tuesday, March 22, 2005, in the River View Manor Nursing Home in Ozark, Mo. She
had been a resident at North Park Village in Ozark for the past year. She was born July
10, 1915, in Greensboro, N.C. to Cornelius and Maggie Buchanan. She received her
schooling in High Point, N.C., and graduated from Jones Business College of that city.
Mary moved from High Point, N.C., to Washington D.C. during the Second World War
where she met her future husband, Albert B. (Cubby) Culbertson. They were married
April 10, 1948, in Greenwich, Conn. Mary came to Branson in 1957 from Hartsdale,
N.Y., with her husband and son Beau. Mr. Culbertson was a retired manager of the
P.A.D. Department of Shell Oil Co. New York City. He preceded his wife in death April
15, 1975. Mary was a founding member of the Branson United Methodist Church where
she taught Sunday school for many years. She held many offices both in the church and
other community activities including the Hospital Auxiliary, Red Cross, and Taneyhills
Library. Mary and Cubby liked nothing better than entertaining and introducing their
many friends to Branson, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband; her
parents; two brothers, Milton and Joe Buchanan; and one sister, Helen Forney. She is
survived by her son, Beau Culbertson; daughter-in-law, Sharon; and grand- daughter
Amanda Culbertson, all of Nixa, Mo.; four step-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2005, in the
Branson United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. in
Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. Burial will be in Ozarks Memorial Park, Branson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Branson United Methodist
Church.
Culpepper, Marie Marietta (Jadwin) 30 Sep 1915 - 16 Aug 2003 SN-L 19 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Ina Jadwin; married 1936 Olen Levi Culpepper]
Marie Marietta (Jadwin) Culpepper, 87, passed away August 16, 2003 in
Christian Health Care, Nixa, MO. Marie was born September 30, 1915 in Jadwin, MO,
the daughter of Ernest and Ina Jadwin. At the age of 17 she started teaching school in a
one-room schoolhouse, teaching all eight grades and sometimes walking miles to teach
only one or two students. In 1936 she was united in marriage to Olen Levi Culpepper and
to their union one daughter was born. During her lifetime Marie traveled over much of
the U.S. and to Costa Rica as her husband followed construction work. One of her
greatest enjoyments was fishing, until her health no longer permitted. She also enjoyed
gardening and crocheting and took great pride in her family. Following a revival during
her teens Marie was baptized in the spring branch of Alley Spring and was most recently

a member of the Republic Church of Christ. Her parents, Ernest and Ina Jadwin; three
infant brothers; two brothers, Carl and Billy Jadwin; and her husband, Olen Levi
Culpepper, preceded Marie in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter and
son-in-law, Betty and Bill Gary of Nixa, MO; two granddaughters and husbands, Denise
and Rick Paswaters of Centennial, CO, and Deanna and Rob Woodall of Bettendorf, IA;
six great-grandchildren, Stephanie Shaw, Matt Shaw, and Todd Shaw of Centennial, CO,
and Jessica Medley, Sam Woodall, and Jadwin Woodall of Bettendorf, IA; a sister, Mona
Plowman of Katy, TX; and sisters-in-law, Julia Jadwin of Springfield, and Irene Baker of
Oceanside, CA. She also leaves numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as special
friends, Winnie Howell, Frances Harper, and Charles and Maebelle Fuhr, all of Republic.
Services will be Thursday, August 21, at 11 a.m. in Spencer Funeral Home, Salem, MO,
with burial in Jadwin, MO, and Brother Phil Williams officiating. Visitation will be
Wednesday, August 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Spencer Funeral Home in Salem.
Cummings, Alex C. 14 Nov 1898 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
Services for Alex C. Cummings, 78, of 1342 South Oak Grove, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home with the Rev. James Angel officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. Services and burial are under direction of Adams
of Ozark. Mr. Cummings died at 9 a.m. Sunday in his home of natural causes, according
to a funeral home spokesman, who said he had been ill for a short time. The family will
be in Adams Chapel, Ozark, from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Cummings, Benjamin F.
1877 - 14 Jun 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Jimmy & Liza (Hall) Cummings; married Bessy Gideon]
B. F. “Ben” Cummings, 86, a resident of the Walnut Shade community most of
his life, died last Monday at the Bilyeu Rest Home in Ozark. He is survived by three
sons, Joe, Orange Vale, Calif. and Mack and Donnie, both of Pryor, Okla; two sisters,
Mrs. Etta Weatherman and Mrs. Pansy Riley, both of Springfield; 12 grandchildren and
13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were in Oak Ridge Community Church with the
Rev. Tip Keithley officiating. Burial was in the Cummings’ family cemetery two miles
north of Walnut Shade under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Cummings, Buck Hanen 5 Feb 1911 - 11 Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Ruben W. P. & Martha (Green) Cummings; married Ruby]
WALNUT SHADE - Services for Buck Hanen Cummings, 65, Walnut Shade,
were at 11 a.m.. Tuesday in Welchel Chapel with the Rev. R. C. Grady officiating. Burial
was in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson. Mr. Cummings died at 3:50 p.m.
Saturday when he suffered an apparent heart attack while at work on the roof of his
home. He fell from the roof and was pronounced dead at Skaggs Community Hospital in
Branson, Survivors include his wife, Ruby; five sons, David and Gorden, both of Atlanta,
Ga., James of Clinton, Glenn of Reeds Spring and Elvis of Walnut Shade; two brothers,
Walter of Ozark and Phillip, Walnut Shade; 24 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Cummings, Della Lucinda 15 Jun 1880 - 20 Feb 1963
[Note: Daughter of Jeff P. & Emma R. Cummings]

CCR 28 Feb 1963

Miss Della Lucinda Cummings, 82, a retired telephone operator, died at 6 a.m.
today in her home at Clever. Miss Cummings had been a telephone operator at Clever
and at Morrisville. She also operated a millinery shop at Clever for many years. She was
a member of the Christian Church, Clever. Two sisters, Miss Stella Cummings, of the
home, and Mrs. Alice Bushman, Willow Springs, survive. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Friday at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Byron Clark officiating. Burial
was in Smart Cemetery. Cantrell of Clever was in charge of arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1963 in the margin.
Cummings, Elvis W. 9 Aug 1944 - 17 Mar 1989 OH 23 Mar 1989
Elvis W. Cummings, 44, of Chestnutridge, died March 17 in his home from
apparent natural causes. Services for Mr. Cummings were held March 19 at Snapp's
Funeral Home, Branson. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.
Cummings, Jefferson Calvin 6 Jun 1892 - 16 Dec 1958 CCR 1 Jan 1959 p1
Funeral services for Jefferson Calvin Cummings, 66, of Springfield, who died
Dec. 16 at Burge Hospital, Springfield were held Dec. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever
Christian Church with Rev. Byron Clark officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He spent most of his life in the Clever
community until moving to Springfield in 1927. and he was a longtime member of the
Clever Christian church. Survivors include three sisters, Miss Della Cummings and Miss
Stella Cummings, both of Clever and Mrs. Alice Bushman of Willow Springs, Mo; two
nieces, Joyce and Josie Bushman of Willow Springs and a nephew, Harl Word of
Burbank, Calif.
Cummings, Leonard V. 23 Nov 1890 - 3 Mar 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
Funeral services for Leonard V. Cummings, 69, route 1, Ozark, who died March 3
were held March 7 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Howard
Blevins, officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was
a native of the Walnut Shade community in Taney County. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Cora Mable Cummings; two sons, Lloyd Cummings of Ozark and Leo Cummings
of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Efton Huber of Kansas City, Kan’ a nephew, Charley
Keithley and a niece, Mrs. Taney Houseman, both of Rockaway Beach, Mo. who were
reared in the home; 13 grandchildren, one brother, Rufus Cummings of Reeds Spring,
Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Tilda Stewart of Hartville, Mo; two half-brothers, Buck Cummings
of Walnut Shade and Curn Cummings of Englewood, Calif., two half-sisters, Mrs. Clell
Stone of Reeds Spring and Mrs. Gilbert Landford of Sacrament, Calif; one step-sister,
Mr. Maggie Florence.
Cummings, Lindale Mack 19 Oct 1945 - 10 Feb 1991 NN-E 14 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of Phillip & Edna (Bilyeu) Cummings; married 24 Apr 1965 Goldie Marie
Moody]
Lindale Mack Cummings, 45, Ozark, died Sunday, Feb. 10, 1991, in his home,
following a three month illness. He was born Oct. 19, 1945, at Walnut Shade, and was
the son of Phillip and Edna Bilyeu Cummings. He was a lifelong resident of Christian

and Taney counties and was a farmer. He was a member of Pineridge Church, near
Chadwick. On April 24, 1965, he married Goldie Marie Moody. Survivors include his
wife, Goldie; a son, Edward Dale Cummings, Ozark; three daughters, Marcella Dudley,
Theresa Bowers and Patricia Cummings, all of Ozark; his father, Phillip Cummins,
Walnut Shade; six brothers- ,Eugene, Forsyth, Russell, Nixa, and Milo, Dewey, Dallas
and Phillip Jr., all of Walnut Shade; and four grandchildren, Destany and Brittany
Bowers, Mack Dudley and Amanda Gage. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael
Wayne Cummings, his mother, Edna Cummings, a brother, Melvin Cummings, and a
sister, Mary Alice Cummings. Services were Wednesday in Chadwick Pentecostal
Church with Pastor Jack Keithley officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Cummings, Mabel Ester (Allred) 9 Sep 1902 - 22 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Beunie (Abbott) Allred; married Albert William Cummins]
Mabel Ester Cummins, 90, Sparta died Monday, March 22, 1993 at Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Sept. 9, 1902 at Sparta, the daughter of Henry and
Beunie Abbott Allred. On July 30, 1921, she was united in marriage to Albert William
Cummins. She was a member of Sparta Christian Church since 1917, She was preceded
in death by her husband; a son, Hubert Ray Cummins; two sisters, Lula Bradley and Lura
Allred; a brother, Basil Allred; a half-sister, Florence Crain; and a nephew, Keller
Bradley. Survivors include a niece, Norma Short, Sparta; two great-nephews, Phil Short,
Sparta, and Scott Bradley, Ozark; and a great-niece, Brenda Estes, Ozark.. Services will
be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev, Faust
Matthews and the Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Cummings, Marvin A. 23 Sep 1946 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Aug 2006 & SN-L 4 Aug
2006
[Note: Son of Allen Lox & Elsie Lorraine (Strange) Cummings]
Marvin A. Cummings, 59, Ozark, died Tuesday at Table Rock Lake. He was born
September 23, 1946, in Nevada, Mo., the son of Allen Lox and Elsie Lorraine Strange
Cummings. Marvin grew up in Nevada and after graduating from high school in 1964, he
attended SMSU where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon. After graduation he
became a claims adjuster for State Farm Insurance and in 1973 founded Oak Grove
Construction. He enjoyed a long, successful career in construction and had recently sold
the company to concentrate on his real estate investments and to take time to further
enjoy his many friends, hobbies and granddaughter. Marvin was a man with a huge heart
and was always willing to work, volunteer and lend financial support to worthy causes.
He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Contractors Association, Sertoma Club
and Elks Lodge #409. He was an active volunteer and supporter of the Big Brothers, Big
Sisters program and the Women in Need (WIN) program. Marvin was an avid
outdoorsman, sportsman and animal lover, especially hunting dogs and horses. He was
fortunate enough to have made numerous hunting and fishing trips all over North, South
and Central America. He supported many conservation groups and was a 30 year sponsor
of Ducks Unlimited and Past President of the Springfield Rod and Gun Club. He always
proclaimed that the great outdoors was his church. He is survived by his daughter, Dana

and husband, Cody Quisenberry, and their daughter, Cooper Elle, Ft. Worth, Texas; a
sister, Janice and husband, Gary Vaughn, Beaumont, Texas; a niece, Kelly and husband,
"Tony" Niles, Houston, Texas; a nephew, Matt Vaughn and wife, Samantha, Clever, Mo.;
and an aunt, Louise Snyder, Butler, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday,
August 4, 2006, in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Gary Merkel officiating
and Col. Jack Tough and Joe Summers, eulogists, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited, c/o Nelson Nichols, 1571 E.
Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804.
Cummings, Philip F. 25 Feb. 1907 - 30 Jan. 1995 CCH-N 8 Feb. 1995
Philip F. Cummings, Sr., 87, Walnut Shade, died Monday, Jan. 30, 1995, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 25, 1907, the son of
Reuben and Martha Green Cummings. He lived throughout his life in Walnut Shade. He
was baptized into the General Baptist Church in 1927. He was a farmer most of his life
and retired from Fasco Industries. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Bilyeu
Cummings, in 1982; a daughter, Mary Alice; two sons, Melvin and Lindale Mack
Cummings; brothers and sisters. Survivors include eight children, Iva Moore, Walnut
Shade, Eugene Cummings, Taneyville, Anna Mae Wade, Boise City, Okla., Milo
Cummings, Walnut Shade, Russell Cummings, Springfield, Colo., Dewey Cummings and
Dallas Cummings, both of Walnut Shade, and Philip Cummings, Jr., Springfield; 34
grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were Thursday in Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church, Walnut Shade, with Rev. C.G.
Paul and Rev. Maxine Lund officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Cummings, Rhonda Sue
1964 - 17 Dec 1966 CCR 22 Dec 1966 p1
Funeral services for Rhonda Sue Cummings, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie
Cummings. Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Oak Ridge Church with the Rev. Tip
Keithley officiating. Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Ozark. The child died Saturday evening at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield,
where she had been admitted a few hours earlier. Survivors include her parents, and a
sister, Paula; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cummings, Orangevale, Calif.;
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gideon., Lincoln Calif.; maternal great
grandfather, Joe Gideon, Harrison, Ark,; and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Betty
Williams, Sacramento, Calif.
Cummings, W. J. 1888 - 22 Apr 1949 CCR 28 Apr 1949
W. J. Cummings, 60, uncle of Mrs. James Horst of Ozark, and a resident of
Mountain View, MO, died Sunday afternoon, following a heart attack, suffered at his
home on Friday, in St. John’s hospital in Springfield. He was born and raised at Walnut
Shade, MO and has many relatives in Christian and adjoining counties. Funeral services
and burial was conducted at Mountain View Wednesday. Weekend guests at various
times in the Horst home were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cummings, Jr. and Mr. Merlin
Cummings of Dearborn, MI; Mrs. W.J. Cummings and son Jimmy of Mountain View;
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cummings of Flint, MI; Mr. Rufus Cummings of Branson, MO; Mr.

and Mrs. Leonard Cummings of Selmore; Mr. and Mrs. Clint Johnson of Lebanon, MO;
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Jay, Jr. and children of Springfield and Mrs. Tilda Stewart of Kansas
City, MO.
Cummings, Walter Elra 7 Jun 1901 - 16 Oct 1976 OH 21 Oct 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Ruben W. P. & Martha (Green) Cummings; married Clella Blansit]
OZARK - Services for Walter E. Cummings, 75, a three-year resident of Ozark,
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Bruce Maples and John
Comer officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Cummings was dead on arrival
at Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson about 2 p.m. Saturday after he became ill while
attending a sale at Reeds Spring Junction. He had suffered from a heart condition,
according to a funeral home spokesman. Formerly of the Walnut Shade community in
Taney County, Mr. Cummings was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of
the General Baptist Church at Walnut Shade. Survivors include his wife, Clella; two
daughters, Mrs. Lola Garrison, Ozark and Mrs. Martha Mitchell, Limon, Colo.; a brother,
Phillip of Walnut Shade; and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
AND
Cummings, Walter Elra 7 Jun 1901 - 16 Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p8
We want to thank all our friends, neighbors and everyone for the beautiful
flowers, cards, prayers and food during the death of our loved one. It meant so much.
God Bless You All. The Walter Cummings Family.
Cummings, Walter Lyle 1893 - 16 Jan 1963 CCR 17 Jan 1963
[Note: Son of Cummings]
Funeral services for Walter Cummings, 69, who died Tuesday at Hot Springs,
Ark., were at 10 a.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. James Ellingsworth
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. His survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lillian
Dewols, Rock Island, Ill.
Cummins, Betty Louise (Noe) 20 Jan 1930 - 16 Feb 2004 SN-L 19 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Herbert & Reitha Noe; married 2 May 1955 Harold Cummins]
Betty Louise Noe Cummins, 74, of Ozark, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on
Monday, Feb. 16, 2004. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Reitha
Noe; sister Norma Maples; and brother Gene Noe. Betty is survived by her husband,
Harold; daughter Catherine Palmer, her husband Tim, and sons Geoffrey and Andrei of
Jefferson City, Mo.; daughter Libby Bennett, children Ryan and Ellen, and their father,
Andy, of Springfield, Mo.; and many loving relatives and friends. Born in Highlandville,
Mo. on Jan. 20, 1930, Betty was a graduate of Spokane-Highlandville High School,
Southwest Baptist College (SBU), Oklahoma Baptist University, and Golden Gate
Baptist Theological Seminary. She received "Life Beautiful" awards at SBU and OBU.
She also received the "Life Service" award from SBU. After marrying Harold on May 2,
1955, Betty joined him in serving 33 years as missionaries in Bangladesh and in Kenya,
Africa, under the Baptist International Mission Board. They helped start more than 200
churches, taught hundreds of Baptist pastors, and led many to as aving knowledge of
Christ. Spending their retirement years in Springfield and Ozark, Betty and her husband
served six years as coordinators of SMSU's International Friends, as Sunday School

teachers, and in many other ministries. Admired by those whose lives she touched, Betty
loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ above all, and her husband and family with her
whole heart. A private graveside service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Maple Park
Cemetery, Springfield. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in the
First Baptist Church sanctuary, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Gideons or International Mission Board, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230.
Cummins, Hurbert Ray 24 Apr 1924 - 19 Mar 1960 CCR 31 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Albert & Mable (Allred) Cummins; mortuary record says divorced, truck
driver, died from carbon monoxide poisoning - Name spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Hubert Ray Cummings, 35, a former resident of Sparta, who
died Saturday, March 17, at Edmond, Okla, were held the following Tuesday at 2. p. in
the Sparta Christian Church with Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial, under direction
of Chaffin Funeral Home was in Sparta Cemetery. A graduate of Sparta High School, he
served in the Army during World War II. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mabel
Cummings of Sparta.
Cummins, J. B. 7 Aug 1908 - 20 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of James Emberson and Mary (Edwards) Cummins; married 2 Jun 1934
Roma Sturman]
J. B. Cummins, 90, of Ozark, formerly of Ava, MO., passed away at 1:30 a.m.
Saturday, Mar. 20, 1999, in Ozark Nursing/Care Center after a long illness. He was born
August 7, 1908 in Lake, MS, to James Emberson and Mary (Edwards) (Cummins) Carter.
He was married to Roma Sturman June 2, 1934 in Ava, MO by Rev. Silas C. Duggar.
There were no children. Roma preceded him in death Feb. 19, 1985. J. B. married Clara
Rose Evans of Springfield, MO on November 3, 1993 at the General Baptist Church in
Ava, MO. by the Rev. Oren Alcorn. Clara preceded him in death Aug. 15, 1996. J. B.
served in the U.S. Navy in the Asiatic Pacific during World War II aboard the U.S. Fleet
Hospital #114, -LCT (6) Group 65 Flotilla 22, and his Fleet served in the Philippine
Liberation Campaign. he received an honorable discharge on January 12, 1946 at the U.S.
Naval Personnel Separation Center in St. Louis, MO. Mr. Cummins was an electrician
and appliance dealer. He owned and operated Cummins Elect. Shop, Ava, MO, with his
first wife, Roma, for over 30 years. Cummins, as most people knew him, was a former
Ava City Marshall, a member of Ava Lion's Club and a member of Lions Club
International. He was a Mason, a member of the American Legion, auxiliary member of
the Missouri Highway Patrol, and a board member of the Missouri Checkers Association.
He was a Missouri Checker Champion in 1978. In his younger years, Cummins was a
Professional Boxer. Mr. Cummins made a profession of faith in Christ in February, 1997.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Blanch (Cummins) Christofani, three
half-sisters, Velma Carter, Alma (Cummins)... and Alberta (Cummins) Jetta, on halfbrother, Forrest (Babe) Carter. Surviving are: one sister-in-law, Ressie (Sturman) Brooks
of Chesterfield, MO, many nieces, nephews and friends, and one special niece, Judith
Ann (Mackey) Morisset and her husband Leroy Floyd Morisset of Ozark, MO who cared
for and loved "Jibby" during his latter years. Services was held at 11 a.m., Wednesday,
March 24, 1999 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, with the Rev. John Moles officiating.
Burial was in the Ava Cemetery, Ava, MO. Visitation was 10 a.m. until the service in the

funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the
Alzheimer's Association or the organization of the donor's choice.
Cumpton, Nancy L. (Moore) Robertson 13 Jan 1941 - 3 Feb 2006 SN-L 5 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harold & Mary (Queen) Moore; married ? Robertson; married
George Cumpton, Jr.29 Sep 1920 - 12 Apr 1996]
Mrs. Nancy Cumpton went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2006, at St. John's
Hospital in Springfield, Mo. She was born on January 13, 1941, to Harold and Mary
(Queen) Moore. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Cumpton, Jr.; father
and stepmother; mother and stepfather; one daughter; one granddaughter; and one greatgrandson. She is survived by her fiance, Ivoe Rogers; daughters, Tami Holder and fiance,
Rick Baker; Mary Joyce Krupski and husband, Eddie; and a son, Terry Robertson and
fiance, Laura DeWalt; siblings, Jim Moore and wife, Gail, of Lincoln, Calif.; John Moore
and wife, Janice, of Springfield; Brenda Hopkins and husband, Larry, of Nixa; Glenda
Green and husband, J.D., of Nixa; and Donna Joyce Sheafs and husband, Ted, of
Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends. Nancy loved square dancing, bingo and traveling to family reunions with her
fiance, Ivoe Rogers. She was a member of 3404 VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She will be
greatly missed by all her loving family. Arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home
North. The family will welcome guests from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North on Monday, February 6, 2006. The funeral will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 1
p.m. with burial in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Cunningham, Ada Eulalia (Robb) 25 Dec 1898 - 26 Nov 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Daughter of Lee & Ocie Robb; married 15 Feb 1924 Windsor W. Cunningham]
Ada Eulalia Cunningham, 93, Rogersville, died Thursday, Nov. 26 at 7:10 p.m.,
in the Nixa Park Care Center after a long illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1898, in
Sarcoxie, the daughter of Lee and Ocie Robb. She was married to Windsor W.
Cunningham on Feb. 15, 1924. She was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church,
Rogersville. She was active in the WPFA and Flowers. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Windsor, on Jan. 19, 1985. Survivors include her five sons, Wayne
Cunningham, and his wife, Jo, Springfield, Eugene Cunningham, and wife, Cathy,
Columbia, Glenn Cunningham, and wife, Ruby, Nixa, Merle Cunningham and wife, Sue,
West Lafayette, Ind., and Don Cunningham, and wife, Alba, Galena; one brother, Jack
Robb, Springfield; one sister, Marie Wester, Fordland; 20 grandchildren; eight stepgrandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and other
relatives. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 28 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with the Rev. Burney Claxton officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery,
Rogersville.
Cunningham, Gerald 5 Jul 1925 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: married Inez I.}
Services for Gerald Cunningham, 53, Ozark, were held last Saturday in Gorman
Scharpf-Abbott Chapel with the Rev. Harold Williams officiating. Graveside services
with the Rev. Floyd Roberts officiating and burial was in Bethel Cemetery in McClurg.
Mr. Cunningham died June 13 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, after suffering a

heart attack at Springfield Grocery Co. Survivors include his wife, Inez I.; two sons,
Clyde and Kenneth, both of Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Sandra Sargent, Willow
Springs, and Mrs. Trudy Parks, Mrs. Sandra Allen, Mrs. Glenda Baumann and Mrs. Jerry
Hathaway, all of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Zabbra Glove, Clinton, Ind., a stepbrother, Charles Caldwell, Yakima, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Betty BeBoy, Springfield,
Mrs. Ailene Adams, McClurg and Mrs. Luverne Nelson, Clarinda, Iowa.
AND
Cunningham, Gerald 5 Jul 1925 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 pB6
I would like to take this time to thank all the C. B. friends, friends and neighbors
for their kind thoughts, flowers and prayers during the loss of my beloved husband,
Gerald Cunningham. Wife Inez and Cunningham family.
Cunningham, Joe Foch 28 Nov 1918 - 6 Sep 2004 SN-L 8 Sep 2004 & CCH-N 15 Sep
2004
[Note: Son of William & Charlotte (Gass) Cunningham; married 7 Sep 1953 Mayme
Edith Burgin]
Joe Foch Cunningham, 85, Nixa, formerly of Mansfield, passed away Monday,
September 6, 2004, in his home with his loving family by his side. Joe was born Nov. 28,
1918, in Pleasant Plaines, Ark., the son of William and Charlotte (Gass) Cunningham. On
Sept. 7, 1953, he was united in marriage to Mayme Edith Burgin and together this union
shared four children. Joe enjoyed being outdoors, he took great pride mowing his lawn
and always kept it tidy. His true love was his family and he cherished family gatherings.
Joe was a people person and never met a stranger. His big heart, compassion,
appreciation, and his caring and giving spirit characterized his life. Joe also proudly
served his country as a World War II veteran with the United States Army. He was
preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kathy Cunningham; three brothers, Ralph
Cunningham, Johnny Cunningham, and Howard Cunningham; and three sisters, Pearl
Alexander, Eva Hall, and Vera Hill. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years,
Mayme Cunningham of the home; one daughter, Patricia Collins and husband Dwaine of
Temecula, Calif.; two sons, Donald Cunningham and wife Pamela of Springfield, and
Dennis Cunningham and wife Bobbi of Elkhead, Mo.; one sister, Micha Pirtle; 12
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many nieces,
nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. Scott Watson officiating. Burial will be at
10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with full
military honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, Sept. 8, 2004, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ava.
Published 09/08/04
Cunningham, Ralph R. 10 Dec 1905 - 24 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
Ralph R. Cunningham, 82, of Springfield, died May 24 at Hillhaven Convalescent
Center after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Cunningham were held Friday in
the Oak Grove Heights Seventh-Day Adventist Cemetery southeast of Springfield. Pastor
John Matthews officiated. Burial was under the direction of Klingner Mortuary. Born
near Rogersville, Mr. Cunningham was the son of George Allen Cunningham and Linnie
Bell Camp. He attended Greenhill School until the age of 14, when his family moved to

Humboldt, Nebraska. After graduating from Humboldt High School, Mr. Cunningham
and his family returned to their farm near Rogersville. Mr. Cunningham was a member of
the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. In early years, he was a groceryman employed by
Safeway Stores in both Riverside, California, and in Springfield. He spent several years
as a dairy farmer, and retired from maintenance work with the M.F.A. Packing Company
21 years ago. His survivors include his wife, Ruth Pusey Cunningham; three daughters,
Shirley A. Jones, Springfield, Janice Gillham, Amarillo, Texas, and Karen Traweek,
Virginia Beach, Virginia; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Sallie
Booth, Rogersville; and many nieces and nephews.
Cunningham, Vedora (Wells) 18 Jun 1944 - 6 Apr 2003 gwobit
Vedora Cunningham, age 58, of Ozark, Missouri, was born in Sperry, Oklahoma
on June 18, 1944 and went to meet her Lord and Savior on April 6, 2003 after a lengthy
illness. She was united in marriage to Lonnie C. Cunningham on January 20, 1962. To
this union, three children were born. She worked and lived in the Springfield area for 37
years. Preceding her in death were her parents, Millard Wells and Delphia Irene Young; a
brother Virgil Frank Grayham; and a sister, Velma Aubrey Riemer. Survivors include
three children, Maribelle Bailey and her husband Danny, Ozark, Norman Gene
Cunningham and his wife Vickie, Lebanon, Missouri, and Vonda Lonene Cunningham of
the home; five grandchildren, Garry Tabor, Marlana Tabor, Carl Cunningham, Sarah
Cunningham and D. J. Bailey; a brother, John H. Copeland and his wife Ada, Springfield;
a sister, Lois Ann Lumbert and her husband Ivan "Buck," Traverse City, Michigan; and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends. She was a charter member of New Hope Baptist
Church, Ozark. Playing the piano brought great pride to her. Starting as a child and
throughout her life, she enjoyed playing for pleasure, church and special occasions. She
also enjoyed quilting, needlepoint and reading. She had a close spiritual relationship with
God. It brought her much joy and relief through her many trials and tribulations. Her life
was lived through and for her children. She was a loving, wonderful and patient Mom,
always giving her all for her children. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten as
she rests in peace. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 9 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, April 8 2003.
Cupp, Dessie J. (Coker) 1916 - 18 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: married Ellie W. Cupp]
OZARK - Services for Dessie J. Cupp, 61, Forsyth, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Harris Funeral Home here with the Rev. Elmer Davis officiating. Burial was in Meadows
Cemetery northwest of Walnut Shade. Mrs. Cupp died at 7:45 a.m. Friday in the Chastain
Nursing Home, Ava, after a long illness. A native of Viola, she later moved to the Walnut
Shade area of Taney County. She lived in the state of California from 1937, returning to
the Forsyth area in 1967. She was a member of General Baptist church. Survivors include
her husband, Ellie W,; two brothers, Claude Coker, Visalia, Calif.. and John Coker,
Fellows, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Conley, Taft, Calif. and Mrs. Leslie Clemens,
Exeter, Calif.
Cupp, Mary Ellen “Mollie” (Brown) 7 Feb 1868 - 17 Oct 1953 CCR 22 Oct 1953 p1

Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie E. Cupp 85 who died Saturday at Reeds Spring,
Mo. were held Tuesday, Oct 20 at 2 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist Church, conducted by
the Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Purvie Stone of Reeds
Spring, Mrs. Lola Bilyeu of Chestnut Ridge and Mrs. Nellie Walker of Walnut Shade,
Mo., one sister, Mrs. Ida Mathews of Walnut Grove, Mo. one brother, Frank Brown of
Reeds Spring, several other relatives and many friends. She was long-time member of the
Spokane Missionary Baptist Church.
Cupp, Ross G. 1 Feb 1868 - 29 Oct 1947 CCR 6 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Son of David & Jane (Scott) Cupp; married Mary Ellen “Mollie” Brown 7 Feb
1868 - 17 Oct 1953]
Funeral services for Ross G. Cupp, 79, who died Oct. 29, at his home near
Spokane, were held Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Worth
Caughron. Burial was in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Mollie, three daughters, Mrs. Purnie Stone of Reed
Springs, Mrs. Lola Bilyeu of Chestnutridge, and Mrs. Nellie Miller of Walnut Shade, one
sister, Mrs. Laura Bearden of Branson, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and
a host of friends. Two daughters preceded him in death. He was a member of the Spokane
Baptist church.
Curbow, Austa Vivian (Williams) 2 Sep 1910 - 19 Jul 1963 CCR 25 Jul 1963
[Note: Daughter of Robert Ernest & Lillie M. (Eutsler) Williams ; married Raymond L.
Curbow 5 Oct 1909 - 3 Oct 1980]
Mrs. Austa Vivian Curbow, 52, of Nixa, died in Springfield Baptist Hospital at
8:45 p.m. Friday after a short illness. Mrs. Curbow, a member of Ozark Christian Church,
is survived by her husband, Raymond L; three sons, James, of the home, Leon and
Rondal, both of Route 1 Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Carol McCain, Springfield; a foster
daughter, Rosalia Achor, of the home; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Williams, three brothers, Eugene Williams, Wichita, Kan., George Williams, Kansas
City, Kan., and John Williams, Los Angeles; two sisters, Mrs. Anna James McLean, Los
Angeles, and Mrs. Agnes Schifbaur, Wyandotte, Okla; and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiated and burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Curbow, Betty Christine (Phipps) 1 May 1964 - 1 Dec 2004
SN-L 3 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of James & Betty Phipps; married 1988 Raymond L. Curbow, Jr.]
Betty Christine Curbow, age 40, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004.
She was born May 1, 1964, in Cabool, Mo. In 1988, she and Raymond L. Curbow, Jr.
were united in marriage. Betty had been a Christian for many years, and was a Certified
Nurse Assistant. Her parents, James and Betty Phipps, preceded her in death. Survivors
include her husband, Raymond; eight brothers and sisters; her mother-in-law, Nancy
Minear and her husband, James, Ava; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; other family
members; many friends; and her dog, Twister. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 4, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa, with Pastor Mark Terrill

officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Curbow, Charlie E. 17 Feb 1906 - 25 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
Services for Charlie E. Curbow, 73, Galena, father of Mrs. Mary Anna Cornelison
of Highlandville, were held Tuesday in Whelchel Chapel, Branson, with burial in Cedar
Valley Cemetery, Hollister. Mrs. Curbow died Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center after a long illness.
Curbow, Joseph Mendell 5 Oct 1918 - 18 Jan 2005
SN-L 20 Jan 2005
Joseph Mendell Curbow, 86, Springfield, died Jan. 18, 2005, at 3:05 p.m. in his
home. The son of David and Reitha Curbow, he was born near Hurley, Mo., Oct. 5, 1918.
Mendall was a retired employee of Foremost Dairy. He was a member of the Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Clarice, to whom he was married Oct. 22, 1940; four
sons, Ronnie and his wife, Linda, Ozark, Mo., James, Springfield, Garry and his wife,
Donna, Springfield, and Dwayne and his wife, Kathy of Grand Forks, N.D.; one daughter
and her husband, Patricia and Gary Pugh, Pittsburg, Mo.; one brother, Verrel Curbow,
Springfield; two sisters, Neoma White of Clever, and Wyema Eaton of Wichita, Kan.; 13
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday night from 6 to 7:30
p.m. at Greenlawn South. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in
Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Mendell was a loving husband, father, grandfather,
and brother. He will be missed by his family and many friends.
Curbow, Junior R. 2 Aug 1916 - 20 Mar 1988
Services for Junior R. Curbow, 71, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever
First Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Maples and Charles Hufft officiating. Burial
will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr.
Curbow died Sunday in Primrose Place Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness.
A lifelong resident of the Clever area, he was a trucker and beef farmer and attended
Union City Community Church. Survivors include his wife, Laova; a daughter and sonin-law, Karen and Carl Watson, Clever; and two grandchildren, Teresa, Springfield, and
Robert, Cape Girardeau. The Clever chapel will be open at noon today. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Ronald McDonald House. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Curbow, Lula A.
20 Jun 1889 - 23 Apr 1967
CCR 27 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: married Robert G. Curbow 13 Mar 1888 - 13 Oct 1970]
Mrs. Lula A. Curbow, 77, of Route 1, Billings, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Stone
and Taney Counties, she was a member of Union City Community church. Survivors are
her husband, Robert G.; two sons, T. C. of Hurley and Junior of Billings; three
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Curbow were at 2
p.m. Wedneday in Hurley High School auditorium with the Rev. Frank Eaton and the
Rev. Victor Horton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 on it.
Curbow, Raymond Leo, Sr.
21 Jan 1936 - 31 Aug 1991
Raymond Leo Curbow, 55, Nixa died at 7:06 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield MO. He was bon 21 January 1936 in Nixa to Raymond and Austa
Curbow. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife, Nancy,
of the home; two sons, Randy Lee and Raymond Leo, Jr., both of Nixa; four daughters,
Terry Lynn Collins, Nixa; Nancy Lea Manes, of Springfield MO, Alice Marie Curbow of
Idaho; 2 brothers, Ronnie, of Nixa and James, of Humansville; one sister, Carol Willhite;
and 15 grandchildren; Vanessa Corrine, Melissa Ann, Catherine Luella, Raymond Lee,
Randy Lee, Zachary Todd, Harley Sven, Rick Lee, Jessica Lynn, Michael LaVell, Leo
Allen, Amy Nichole, Carrie Marie, Natasha Leann and K.C. Arlow. In memory of
Raymond Leo Curbow, Sr., born 21 January 1936 and passed away 23 August 1991.
Graveside services were 1:00 p.m. 17 August 1991 in Delaware Cemetery. Minister is
Rev. Jim Campbell, the escorts are; Ronald Curbow, Randy Curbow, J.R. Curbow, Mark
McCain, Ricky Curbow, and Kim Curbow. Funeral home is Harris Colonial Chapel.
Contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Curbow, Reitha M. 22 Oct 1896 - 23 Aug 1988 OH 1 Sep 1988
[Note: married David M. Curbow 8 Apr 1893 - 28 Mar 1954]
Reitha M. Curbow, 91, of Springfield, died at 4:20 p.m. Aug. 23 at Cox Medical
Center North. Services for Mrs. Curbow were held Aug. 26 at the Harris Chapel, Nixa,
with the Rev. Gayle W. Cobb officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. A
native of Stone County, Mrs. Curbow was a longtime resident of the Union City
community, before moving to Springfield seven years ago. She attended the Union City
Community Church. Mrs. Curbow was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Curbow,
in 1954, and by a son, William Lowell Curbow, in 1986. Her survivors include four sons,
Oscar D. Curbow, Hollister, Joseph M. Curbow, Kimberling City, Verrell Curbow,
Springfield, and Joe Curbow, Billings; three daughters, Neoma White, Clever, Montaree
Slaughter, Springfield, and Wynema Eaton, Wichita, Kansas; 20 grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lelah Wilson, Nixa.
Curbow, Robert G. 13 Mar 1888 - 13 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: married Lula A. 20 Jun 1889 - 23 Apr 1967]
Robert G. Curbow, 82, Billings, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield after an illness of several months. Mr. Curbow was a lifelong resident
of Stone County and a member of Union City Community Church. He was a retired
farmer and a retired employee of Robertson and National Commission Companies at
Springfield’s Union Stockyard after 23 years of employment. Surviving are two sons, T.
C., Hurley, and Junior, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Thatch, Nixa; three grandchildren,
eight great grandchildren and two step-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at
2:00 p.m. Friday in the Hurley High School auditorium with the Rev. Frank Eaton and
the Rev. Victor Horton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.

Curbow, Roy James 31 Aug 1918 -11 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
[Note: married Peggie]
Roy James Curbow, 69, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Springfield, died Dec. 11
from injuries received in an automobile accident in Chouteau, Oklahoma. Services for
Mr. Curbow were held Tuesday in the Ragan-Thieme Funeral Home North, with the
Revs. Calvin Maberry and James Duncan officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Curbow had been affiliated with the automobile business from 1941 to 1979. He and
his wife, Peggie, then moved to Tyler, Texas, to manage the Webco Supply Company.
He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Tyler, and was formerly a member of
the Hamlin Baptist Church of Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Peggie; a son, Roy
Allen Curbow, Nixa; two brothers Leslie Curbow, Nixa, and Fred Curbow, Aurora; three
sisters Iva Faught, Springfield, Euna Froussard, Tyler, Texas, and Lucille Barnett, Nixa;
and a grandson, Alex Gordon Curbow, Nixa.
Curbow, Thearl C. “Red” 25 Jun 1909 - 29 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Son of Robert G. & Lula A. Curbow; married Lela M. Mitchell 4 Sep 1913 - 12
Apr 1999]
Services for Thearl C. Curbow, 70, of Aurora, brother of Junior Curbow of
Billings, were held Tuesday in Hurley High School, with Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Cooper
officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery near Clever.
Curbow, Willie Joe 11 Feb 1933 - 31 Oct 2004 SN-L 2 Nov 2004
Willie Joe Curbow, 71, Billings, died early Sunday, October 31, 2004, in his
home. He was born February 11, 1933, in Stone County, Mo., to David McKinley and
Reitha Mae (Wright) Curbow. Mr. Curbow married Rethal Allhands and they have lived
and raised their two children south of Clever. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church in Billings and retired from Mid-America Dairy in 1994, where he worked as a
lab technician. His son, David, his parents, two brothers and a sister preceded him in
death. He is survived by his wife, Rethal, of the home; a daughter and her husband, Vicki
and Jim Edwards, Billings; five grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Renee Curbow,
Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Verrell and Mendel, both of Springfield; two sisters, Neoma
White, Billings, and Wynema Eaton, Derby, Kan.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2004, at the St. Joseph's Catholic, Billings,
with Father Bobby Manso officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. Prayer service will be at 6
p.m. today in the funeral home. The Clever chapel will be open at 10 a.m. today.
Published 11/02/04
Curfman, Mary (Miller)
21 Sep 1909 - 31 Dec 1978 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: married Dale Daniel Curfman 27 May 1904 - 12 Oct 1976]
Services for Mrs. Mary Curfman, 74, Route 2, Nixa, were held Wednesday at
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery. Mrs. Curfman died at 10:25 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of Walnut Grove Assembly
of God Church. Her only survivors are nieces and nephews.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 31, 1978 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Curl, Lana (Payne) 24 Jun 1955 - 27 Nov 2003 CCH-N 3 Dec 2003
Lana (Payne) Curl lost her year long battle with cancer on Nov. 27, 2003. Curl
fought bravely and gallantly. She was born to Lynn and Mattie Payne on June 24, 1955 in
Gardena, Calif. Curl was very proud of her two children, and her two beautiful
grandchildren. She will always be remembered by her loving family, friends and special
neighbors, Bob and Stan. Survivors include her husband, Kent Curl; a son, Matthew
Luttrel; a daughter, Lindsey Amos and husband Will; two grandsons, Hunter and Landon
Amos; her mother and father, Lynn and Mattie Payne; three sisters and their husbands,
Lynette and Jerry Bryant, Cynthia and Richard Gummow, and Dixie and Jim Harrington;
a step-son, Kris Curl; a step-daughter, Kerry Roberts and husband Aaron; her mother-inlaw and father-in-law, Bueford and Neta Curl; a brother-in-law, Danny Curl; nieces, Kim
Perryman, Angela Berry, Erica Payne, and Tyler and Jessica Harrington; and uncles and
aunts, Rex Wallace, Ruth and Jerry Moore, Morris and Charlotte Payne, Ronnie and
Janet Payne, Juanita and Joe Hall, Shirley Wachel and Mary Lawing. A memorial service
and visitation was held at 2 p.m. Nov. 30 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with pastor
Galen Dennis officiating. In lieu of flowers the family suggests doing something nice
with friends or family members in memory of Curl. Memorial donations may be made to
Community Hospice of America or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Curl, Ora Ann 29 Jun 1895 - 4 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
Services for Mrs. Ora Ann Curl, 83, Aldridge were held Saturday in Aldrich
United Methodist Church with the Revs. Brooks Shook and Don Keithly officiating.
Burial will be in Barren Creek Cemetery, Bolivar. Mr. Curl died April 4 in the Stockton
Nursing Home after a long illness. Among those surviving is a son, Edwin Curl of Nixa.
Curran, Diane (Harvill) 1953 - 26 May 1990 OH 31 May 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Kary Harvill; married John Curran]
Diane Curran, 37, Nixa, died Saturday, May 26, 1990. She was a lifelong resident
of the Nixa area and attended Nixa Assembly of God Church. She was an employee of
Terra Cotta Creations. She is survived by her husband, John; two sons, James Cobb and
Johnny Williams, both of Nixa; a daughter, Timra Price, Numberg, Germany; her
parents, Jim and Katy Harvill, Nixa; a brother, Johnny Harvill, Nixa; a sister, Patricia
Downing, Nixa; grandparents, John and Edith Harvill, Nixa, and Mary Maples,
Springfield; and two grandchildren, Jerrad and Tabitha Price. Services will be at 11 a.m.
today in Nixa Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial will
be in Union Ridge Cemetery, near Boaz. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Currigan, Thomas John 17 Dec 1936 - 27 May 2006 SN-L 1 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of John & Beatrice (Graf) Currigan; married 7 May 1966 Jerrlea Costello]

Thomas John Currigan departed this life at home in Boaz surrounded by family
on May 27, 2006, following a short illness. He was 69 years, five months and ten days
old. He was born in Kansas City, Mo., on December 17, 1936, to John and Beatrice
(Graf) Currigan. Tom grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Bishop Hogan High
School. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Roswell, New Mexico, where he started his
baseball career. He then played minor league baseball as a "southpaw" pitcher for the
Pacific Coast League and the farm teams of the Phillies and Cardinals. On May 7, 1966,
he and Jerrlea Costello were married. For the past 45 years, Tom was self-employed as a
manufacturer's representative for numerous women's clothing lines. He also enjoyed his
farm and cattle. He was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church in Ozark, Mo. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Jerrlea; three
children: Tom Currigan and wife, Dawna, and two grand- children, Alexis and Michael,
of St. Peters, Mo.; Danell Currigan of Bolivar, Mo.; and Hallie Currigan of Memphis,
Tenn.; five sisters, Mary Virginia Malone of Shawnee Mission, Kan., Martina and
husband, John Jarnevic of Belton, Mo., Rita and husband, John Mills, of Leawood, Kan.,
Marge and husband, Bill Carpenter, of Dallas, Texas, and Christine and husband, Steve
Keen, of Overland Park, Kan.; mother-in-law, Helen Costello, Nixa, Mo.; many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Beatrice
Young. In accordance with his wishes, cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri. A Funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, 1796 North State Hwy NN, Ozark, with Father Paul
McLoughlin officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday at
the church. Burial will be at a later date in St. Gregory's Cemetery, Marysville, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Season's Hospice, 1354 E.
Kingsley #C, Springfield, MO 65804, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Online
condolences may be made at www.adamsfuneralhome.net. Tom will be missed by all
who knew and loved him.
Curry, Grace Beatrice (Hillme) 5 Sep 1927 - 11 Aug 2005 SN-L 13 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of William Charles & Elsie A. (Porter) Hillme; married 12 Feb 1951
George R. Curry]
Grace Beatrice Curry, daughter of William Charles and Elsie A. Porter Hillme,
was born September 5, 1927, near Brush Creek, Mo. She departed this life Thursday,
August 11, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 77 years. On February
12, 1951, she was united in marriage to George R. Curry, and together they shared the
last 54 years. This union was blessed with three wonderful children. She was preceded in
death by her parents; an infant daughter, Chris Leigh Curry; five brothers, Kenneth,
Wilbur, Wayne, Bernard, and Dr. Herbert Hillme; and five sisters, Gladys Hillme, Velma
Ulrich, Freeda Hampton, Beulah Harvey, and Hazel Ponder. Grace is survived by her
husband, George of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Craig and Tracy Curry,
Lebanon; two daughters and sonsin-law, Kathy and Bill Copeland, Ozark, and Karen and
Michael Espey, Shawnee, Kansas; three grandchildren, Wesley and Austin Curry, and
Samuel Robert Espey; a sister, Kay Barrett, Lebanon; a number of nieces and nephews;
as well as a host of other relatives and friends. She was raised on the Hillme family farm,
near Phillipsburg, where she attended Upper O'Dell School and graduated from
Phillipsburg High School in the Class of 1947. While she was working at State Savings

Bank in Lebanon, she met and began dating George, who broke the bank's rule of not
dating bank employees. In 1951, they were married, and they made their home in
Lebanon and lovingly raised their children. Grace centered her life around her family,
and was a devoted homemaker to her husband and children. Grace was a longtime
member of First United Methodist Church in Lebanon. She was an excellent cook and
liked preparing special meals for her family. She loved her family dearly and especially
enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. today
(Saturday) in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon, with Rev. Richard Ogden
officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Memorial Park. A memorial to St. John's
Lebanon Heritage Foundation has been established and contributions may be made
through Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P. O. Box 28, Lebanon, MO 65536.
Curry, Howard J. "Doc", Dr. 21 Dec 1918 – 9 Oct 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
Dr. Howard J. "Doc" Curry, 81, Ozark, formerly of Ava, passed away Oct. 9 in
Ozark Riverview Manor, after a courageous battle with cancer. Doc was born Dec. 21,
1918, at Ava, to J.E. and Ester (Curnett) Curry. He was a retired dentist and a lifelong
resident of Douglas County. He attended Kansas City Western Dental College from 1939
to 1943, before entering the U.S. Navy assigned to the U.S. Naval Base at Guam,
Mariana Islands, and later to the Okinawa Islands. On August 1, 1944 he was promoted
to full Lieutenant. He was a lifetime member of the American Dental Association, charter
member of the Ava Country Club, a thirty-second degree Mason, a member of the
Douglas County Historical Society, Kiwanis, and Lions Club. Doc enjoyed spending his
spare time fishing, hunting, golfing, attending auctions and being with his family. He was
preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by four children: Janet Page and
husband Quirt, Nixa; Ronnie Curry, Ava; Jean Ann Woody and husband Mike, Ozark;
and Robert Bruce Curry and wife Jan, Livingston, Mont.; one brother James E. Curry and
wife Louann, Ava; one aunt Helen Smith and husband Eben; seven grandchildren Ashley
Blansit Toby Blansit, Farrah Page, Robert Bruce Curry; Jr., Kathleen Smith, Tammy
Hicks, and Brandy Curry; seven step-grandchildren Greg, Sarah, Jon and Susannah
Woody, Jackie and Joy Davis, and Angela Bushong; three nieces Carol Curry, Penny
Loftin, and Sue Shiverdecker; and a very dear and special friend Lois McClendon; other
relatives and many friends. Special thanks to all the staff at Ozark Riverview Manor who
cared for Doc with love and compassion. Funeral services were held Oct. 73 in the Ava
General Baptist Church, Ava, with Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating, under the care and
direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava. Burial was in the Ava Cemetery, Ava.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or any
organization of donor’s choice, C/O Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 65, Ava,
Mo. 65608
Curtis, Arthur M. d 5 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
Arthur M. Curtis, well known Springfield attorney and Republican leader died
suddenly of a heart attack Saturday. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in
Springfield followed by burial in Hartville.
Curtis, Leo Clyde 21 Feb 1915 - 27 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989

Leo Clyde Curtis, 73, of Billings, died Jan. 27 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Curtis were held Jan. 30 at the Shilo Baptist Church.
Burial followed at Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral
Home, Marionville.
Custer, Luella (Rich) 2 Feb 1866 - 27 Nov 1948 CCR 2 Dec 1948
[Note: Daughter of Marcus G. & Sarah (Thorpe) Rich; married Sep 1892 Jacob M. Custer
10 Apr 1862 - 14 Apr 1941]
Mrs. Luella Custer was born in Green Castle, Mo., Feb. 2, 1855, and died Nov.
27, 1948. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Rich. She married J.M. Custer in
September 1892, and to this union was born one daughter. Mr. Custer passed away seven
years ago. At an early age Mrs. Custer was converted and joined the Methodist Church at
Green Castle, where she was an active member until she moved to south Missouri and
transferred her membership to the Grace Methodist church in Springfield. She is survived
by her daughter, Mrs. Ray Darr; one sister, Mrs. George Green of Plainview, Texas; one
brother, C.B. Rich of Kirksville, Mo.; and three granddaughters, Mrs. W.H. Morton, Jr.,
Sue and Maureta Darr. Funeral services were held Monday Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. in the
Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clark officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
cemetery.
Cutbirth, Annie (Jones) 8 Jun 1889 - 13 Nov 1965 CCR 18 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Robert “Dade” & Susana ( ) Jones; married Henry Cutbirth]
Mrs. Annie Cutbirth, 74, Galena, died at 9 p.m. Saturday in Aurora Community
Hospital where she had been a patient 13 days. A lifelong resident of Christian and Stone
Counties, Mrs. Cutbirth is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ella Clines and Mrs. Freda
Baker, both of Route 1, Galena, Mrs. Lorena Hedrick, Galena, Mrs. Grace Bell, Del Paso
Heights, Calif, Mrs. Barbara Henson, Route 1, Crane, and Mrs. Neta McKnight, Route 1,
Marionville. Also surviving are four sons, Finis and Herman, both of Rt. 1, Galena and
Richard and Billy Joe, both of Route 1, Crane; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl McCoy,
Commerce, Okla., and Mrs. Dora Cox, Marionville; two brothers. Walter Jones, Bolivar
and Ulva Jones, Rogersville; and 58 grandchildren and 44 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Oliver Thomas
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa.
AND
Cutbirth, Annie (Jones)
8 Jun 1889 - Nov 1965
Mrs. Annie Cutbirth, 74, died at 9 p.m. Saturday in the Aurora Community
Hospital where she had been a patient for 13 days. A lifelong resident of Christian and
Stone Counties, Mrs. Cutbirth is survived by daughters, Mrs. Ella Clines and Mrs. Freda
Baker, both of Rte. 1 Galena, Mrs. Lorene Hedrick, Galena, Mrs. Grace Bell, Del Paso
Heights, California, Barbara Henson, Rte. 1 Crane, Mrs. Neta McKnight, Rt. 1
Marionville, also surviving are four sons, Finis and Herman, both of rte.1 Galena,
Richard and Billy Joe, both of Rte. 1 Crane, two sisters, Mrs. Pearl of Commerce,
Oklahoma, and Mrs. Dora Cox, of Marionville; two brothers, Walter J. of Bolivar and
Ulva Jones of Rogersville; 58 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Oliver Thomas officiating.

Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. (Springfield (Mo.) Leader and Press
November 14, 1965} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cutbirth, Audie Mae (Headrick) 14 Apr 1911 - 27 Dec 1989 OH 4 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Will & Bessie Headrick; married 14 Jul 1928 Fay Cutbirth 6 Apr 1910 Jun 1992]
Audie Mae Cutbirth, 78, Galena, died Dec. 27 in Aurora Community Hospital.
She was born April 14, 1911 to Will and Bessie Headrick. On July 14, 1928, she married
Fay Cutbirth. Survivors include her husband, Fay, of the home; two sons, Carnell
Cutbirth and his wife, Wanda, Abesville, Mo., and Dean Cutbirth and his wife, Doris, of
Reeds Spring; a brother, Elzie Headrick, Stockton; Calif.; five sisters, Alpha White,
Abesville, Willie Thomas, Springfield, Francis Furman, Springfield, Alice Tufts, Long
Beach, Calif, and Fammie Stewart, Sacramento, Calif.; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sunday in 65 Church on Missouri Highway 160 with
the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Crane Community Cemetery
under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Cutbirth, Bertie L. (Brown) 8 Jul 1887 - 4 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lemuel & Sarah ( ) Brown; married Franklin John Cutbirth 10 Dec
1875 - 15 Jan 1940]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertie L. Cutbirth, 81, a longtime resident of Route 1,
Ozark, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Revs.
Howard Blevins and Ora Short officiating, Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Cutbirth died at 10:15 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of several weeks. She was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Ellingsworth, Route
1, Ozark; three sons, Frank, Springfield, Floyd, Venice, Calif., and Roy, Modesto, Calif.;
17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Cutbirth, Bert Simon 1896 - 27 Oct 1949 CCR 10 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of Franklin John & Ida J. (Martin) Cutbirth; married 27 Nov 1915 Lula
Buxton]
Bert S. Cutbirth, formerly of Nixa, died October 27 in a hospital at Emmett, ID.
He was buried Tuesday last week in a cemetery at Emmett. Mrs. A.O. McLean, sister of
Mrs. Cutbirth, returned to her home Friday from Emmett after spending ten days there.
She arrived at Emmett an hour before the death of her brother-in-law. Paul, a son of Mr.
and Mrs. Cutbirth, entered the same hospital, the same day following the death of his
father for an appendectomy. Paul’s condition had been serious, Mrs. McLean said, but
his condition is satisfactory now. Mr. Cutbirth’s death followed a lingering illness. Mrs.
Cutbirth is the former Lula Buxton, daughter of the late W. A. Buxton of Ozark. Mr.
Cutbirth was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cutbirth of Nixa. He is survived by his
wife and nine children.
Cutbirth, Effie Mae 12 Jan 1910 - 22 Dec 2002 CCH-N 1 Jan 2003
[Note: married Frank Jewel Cutbirth 21 Apr 1911 - 1 Aug 1983]

Effie Mae Cutbirth, 92, Nixa, died Dec. 22, 2002, in Doctors Hospital of
Springfield. She was born Jan. 12, 1910, in Harrington, Kan. She was the youngest of six
children. Cutbirth and her siblings were adopted into separate homes when she was very
young. Since that time, a very dear picture was all she had to cherish of her biological
family. She was baptized on Christmas Day, 1926, in Bull Creek. Before retirement,
Cutbirth worked for St. John's Hospital for 21 years as a dietitian. Her husband, Frank
Cutbirth, preceded her in death. Survivors included step-grandchildren, step-greatgrandchildren, step-great-great-grandchildren, and a close friend, Zoe Tucker. A
graveside funeral was held Dec. 27, in Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. James
Blevins officiating. Friends and family members came for visitation Dec. 26, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Cutbirth, Fay Wilford 5 Apr 1910 – 18 Jun 1992 NN-E 24 Jun 1992
Fay Wilford Cutbirth, 82, Galena, died Thursday, June 18, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. He was born April 5, 1910, the son of William George Riley and
Bessie (Dotson) Cutbirth. He was a farmer and resident of the Abesville community. On
July 14, 1928, he married Audie Mae Hedrick. He was preceded in death by his wife, on
Dec. 27, 1989; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two sons, Carnell
Cutbirth, and his wife, Wanda, Galena, and Von Dean, and his wife, Doris, Reeds Spring;
two sisters, Della Payne and Mamie Snelson, Crane; four grandsons, Randy Dean
Cutbirth, Jackie Eugene Cutbirth, Kenny Lee Cutbirth and Michael Fay Cutbirth; two
granddaughters, Kathy Jean Davis and Karen Sue Hardin; ten great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, June 22, at 65 Church, with the
Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Crane Community Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Cutbirth, Finis A. 24 May 1915 - 2 Nov 1967
CCR 9 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & Annie (Jones) Cutbirth; married Rose]
Funeral services for Finis Cutbirth, 51, Galena, who died Thursday afternoon
enroute to a Springfield hospital after a long illness, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at 65 church
at Spokane with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Eisenhower Cemetery
under direction of Cheatham-Stumpff. He is survived by his wife, Rose; three sons, Neal,
Neosho, Dennis, Nixa and Burton, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Vera Kay Hall,
Nixa and Debra and Cathy June of the home; his father, Henry Cutbirth, Galena; three
brothers, Billy Joe, Crane, Herman, Galena, and Richard, Hurley; six sisters, Mrs. Freda
Baker, Galena, Mrs. Ella Clines, Galena, Mrs. Anita McKnight, Crane, Mrs. Lorene
McKnight, Galena, Mrs.. Barbara Henson, Willard and Grace of Glendale, Calif. and two
grandchildren.
AND
Cutbirth, Finis A.
24 May 1915 - Nov 1967
Funeral services for Finis A. Cutbirth, 51, Galena, who died Tuesday afternoon in
route to a Springfield Hospital, after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the 65
Full Gospel Church at Spokane, with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating, with burial in the
Eisenhour Cemetery, under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home. He is
survived by his wife Rose; three sons, Neal of Neosho, Dennis of Nixa, Burton of the
home; three daughters, Mrs. Vera Kay Hall of Nixa, Debra and Cathy June of the home;

his father, Henry Cutbirth of Galena; three brothers, Billy Joe of Crane, Herman of
Galena, and Richard of Hurley; six sisters, Mrs. Freda Baker of Galena, Mrs. Ella Clines
of Galena, Mrs. Anita McKnight of Crane, Mrs. Lorene Hedrick of Galena, Mrs. Barbara
Henson of Willard and Mrs. Grace Bell of Glendale, California; and two grandchildren.
{Springfield {Mo} News Leader November 4, 1967} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cutbirth, Finis Neal 11 Mar 1948 - Sep 1983
Services for Finis Neal Cutbirth, 35, Nixa, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the 65
Church near Spokane. Burial with full military rites will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery
near Spokane under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home of Galena. Mr.
Cutbirth died of natural causes at 5:35 p.m. Sunday at his sisters home. Survivors include
a son, Kevin Ray of Galena; two brothers, Dennis of Galena and Rex of Mansfield; three
sisters, Vera Kay Dickenson of Nixa, Debra Periman of Cassville and Cathy Blevins of
Highlandville. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, September 13, 1983} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cutbirth, Henry E. 22 Nov 1889 - Dec 1977
Services for Henry E. Cutbirth, 91 , Crane, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the 65 Full
Gospel Church with the Revs. Olivar Thomas and Joe Bill Stewart officiating. Burial will
be in the Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home of
Galena. Mr. Cutbirth died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include; three sons, Richard of Hurley, Herman
of Galena and Billy Joe of Crane; six daughters, Mrs. Freda Baker and Mrs. Ella Clines
both of Galena, Mrs. Neta McKnight of Marionville, Mrs. Lorene Hedrick of Crane,
Mrs./ Barbara Henson of Republic and Mrs. Grace Bell of Napa, California; three halfbrothers, Burney and Faye both of Galena and Elmer of Forsyth; two half-sisters, Mrs.
Mamie Snelson and Mrs. Della Payne both of Crane; 65 grandchildren; 98 greatgrandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. The family will be in the funeral home
from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight. {Springfield (MO News Leader December 22, 1977}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Cutbirth, Lulu (Buxton)
1896 - 15 Nov 1959 CCR 10 Dec 1959 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lulu Cutbirth, 63, who died Sunday, Nov. 15, in
Emmett, IDaho, were held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Emmett Church of Christ. She
was born in Christian County and was married to Bert S. Cutbirth in Nixa. Mr. Cutbirth
preceded her in death on October 27, 1949. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Otis
McLean; two brothers, Frank L. Buxton of El Reno, Okla, and Grant Wilson Buxton,
Galloway; a half-brother, Norman Buxton, Ozark, Mo., nine children, Basil Owen
Cutbirth, Cleo Paul Cutbirth, Bert Leroy Cutbirth, Mrs. Lois Irene Lankford, Donald
Eugene Cutbirth, all of Emmett, Idaho; Mrs. Ethel Charlene Netzel, Cascade, Idaho,
Harry Willard Cutbirth of California, Mrs. Betty May Tyler and Billy Duane Cutbirth of
Oregon and 24 grandchildren.
Cutbirth, Randy Dean 22 Jul 1951 - 18 May 2005 SN-L 21 May 2005
[Note: Son of Dean and Doris (Davis) Cutbirth; married Nancy Voeltz]

Randy Dean Cutbirth, age 53, of Willard, passed away on Wednesday in
Oklahoma. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Memorials may be made to the Randy
Cutbirth Youth Scholarship Fund in care of the funeral home.
AND
Cutbirth, Randy Dean 22 Jul 1951 - 18 May 2005 SN-L 22 May 2005
Randy Dean Cutbirth, age 53, of Willard, passed away Wednesday, May 18,
2005, in Oklahoma. He was born July 22, 1951, in Fort Lewis, Washington, the son of
Dean and Doris (Davis) Cutbirth. He graduated from Galena High School in 1969 and
from the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1974 with a degree in Animal Science.
Randy was a Professional Horse Trainer. Horses were his passion from a young age and
his skill was well known throughout the business. He served as a judge for the Appaloosa
Horse Club and The National Reining Horse Association. He was an equestrian judge
throughout the United States and also in Italy and Australia. He has shown and trained
numerous world champion Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Arabians and Morgans. In 2003
he was named trainer of the year for the Appaloosa Horse Club. He enjoyed playing the
banjo as a hobby. Randy was a friend who always put the needs of others above his own.
He was a man of his word, and a mentor to many kids. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy
Voeltz-Cutbirth; his parents, Dean and Doris Cutbirth, Reeds Spring; a brother, Kenny
Cutbirth and wife, Glenda, Ozark; two sisters, Kathy Ramsey and husband, Tony, Nixa,
and Karen Hardin and husband, Mark, Cape Fair; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and
nephews; other relatives; his extended horse family including Troy and Jennifer Murrell,
and the rest of the Cutbirth Ranch Crew; and many who called him friend. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents, Fay and Audie Cutbirth, and Clyde and Neva
Davis. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 23, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today in
the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Randy Cutbirth Youth Scholarship
Fund in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Cutbirth, Richard E. 29 Feb 1949 - 28 May 1968
A Marionville Marine and the soldier son of a Joplin man have been killed in
action in Vietnam. Dead are Lance Cpl. Richard E. Cutbirth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
L. Cutbirth, Marionville and Pfc. Tommy Hill, 19, son of James Hill of Joplin. Cutbirth,
Marine officials here reported was killed May 28 in the vicinity of Quang Tri by gunshot
wound from battle fire, while serving in Company F, 2nd. Battalion, 3rd. Marine. Hill
was killed May 27, according to his father. Hill had attended school in Shreveport,
Louisiana and had never lived in Joplin. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader June 1, 1968}
AND
Cutbirth, Richard E.
29 Feb 1949 - 28 May 1968
Funeral services for Marine Lance Cpl. Richard E. Cutbirth, 19 year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Cutbirth of Marionville, who was killed in action in Vietnam
May 28, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Crane High School Gymnasium. Military
rites and burial will follow in the Eisenhour Cemetery, near Abesville, under the direction
of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home of Galena. A member of the Hurley Baptist Church,
Cpl. Cutbirth had joined the Marine Corps upon graduation from Crane High School in

June of 1967. He had been in Vietnam since December before being fatally wounded by
hostile rifle fire near Da Nang. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader June 16, 1968}
Cutbirth, Richard Lee 16 Apr 1925 - 18 Sep 2003 SN-L 21 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Henry and Annie (Jones) Cutbirth; married 16 Nov 1943 Betty Jane
Lawson]
Richard "Dick" Lee Cutbirth, Crane, Mo., son of Henry and Annie (Jones)
Cutbirth, was born April 16, 1925, in Ponce De Leon, Mo., and departed this life Sept.
18, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 78 years, 5
months and 2 days. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Stone County area. He was
united in marriage to Betty Jane Lawson, Nov. 16, 1943, in Pitcher, Okla., by the Rev. C.
A. Hart. Richard was raised in the Pentecostal faith but recently accepted and confessed
Jesus as his Lord and Savior, stating "this will be a day I will never forget." He worked at
Eagle Pitcher for years and retired from carpentry after 45 years. Richard enjoyed
hunting, fishing and gardening, but enjoyed more than anything raising his children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren. His family was his life. His parents; his son,
Richard E. "Dick" Cutbirth; two brothers; four sisters, and one grandson, William Henry
Eutsler, preceded Richard in death. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three sons, George
E. Cutbirth and his wife, Cathy, of Crane, Albert Lee Cutbirth and his wife, Brenda, of
Clever, and Tony Neal Cutbirth and his wife, Nancy, of Clever; four daughters, Shirley
Ann Eutsler and her husband, Milford, of Crane, Nancy Katherina Dhondt and her
husband, Rod, of Highlandville, Sheila Jean Morrison and her husband, Curtis, of Clever,
and Sarah Jane White and her husband, Marty, of Clever; one brother, Billy Joe Cutbirth
of Crane; two sisters, Ella Clines of Galena, and Neta McKnight of Crane; 21
grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, in 65 Full Gospel Church, Reeds
Spring, with Rev. Fred VonMoss and Pastor Larry Winfrey officiating. Burial will be in
Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Cutbirth, Richard Lee “Dick”
16 Apr 1925 - 18 Sep 2003
Richard "Dick" Lee Cutbirth, Crane, Mo., son of Henry and Annie (Jones)
Cutbirth, was born April 16, 1925, in Ponce De Leon, Mo., and departed this life Sept.
18, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 78 years, 5
months and 2 days. Richard was a lifelong resident of the Stone County area. He was
united in marriage to Betty Jane Lawson, Nov. 16, 1943, in Pitcher, Okla., by the Rev. C.
A. Hart. Richard was raised in the Pentecostal faith but recently accepted and confessed
Jesus as his Lord and Savior, stating "this will be a day I will never forget." He worked at
Eagle Pitcher for years and retired from carpentry after 45 years. Richard enjoyed
hunting, fishing and gardening, but enjoyed more than anything raising his children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His family was his life. His parents; his son,
Richard E. "Dick" Cutbirth; two brothers; four sisters, and one grandson, William Henry
Eutsler, preceded Richard in death. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three sons, George
E. Cutbirth and his wife, Cathy, of Crane, Albert Lee Cutbirth and his wife, Brenda, of
Clever, and Tony Neal Cutbirth and his wife, Nancy, of Clever; four daughters, Shirley
Ann Eutsler and her husband, Milford, of Crane, Nancy Katherina Dhondt and her

husband, Rod, of Highlandville, Sheila Jean Morrison and her husband, Curtis, of Clever,
and Sarah Jane White and her husband, Marty, of Clever; one brother, Billy Joe Cutbirth
of Crane; two sisters, Ella Clines of Galena, and Neta McKnight of Crane; 21
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, in 65 Full Gospel Church, Reeds
Spring, with Rev. Fred VonMoss and Pastor Larry Winfrey officiating. Burial will be in
Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
September 21, 2003.
Cutbirth, Thomas Andrew “Andy”8 Oct 1877 - 7 Aug 1947
Andy Cutbirth .69, year old farmer of the Ponce De Leon community, died
yesterday afternoon at the Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mount Vernon, Missouri. He
had been ill since February, survivors include his wife, Florence; four sons, Durward of
Kansas City, Milton of Galena, Melvin of Ponce De Leon and Troy of Ozark; three
daughters, Mrs. Eula Rose of Kansas City, Mrs. Leona Delk of Ponce De Leon and Mrs.
Tressa Martin of Aberdeen, Maryland. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader August 8, 1947} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Cutbirth, Thomas Andrew “Andy” 8 Oct 1877 - 7 Aug 1947 CCR 14 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & Martha J. (Eakins) Cutbirth; married 1900 Florence K. Hicks 2
Apr 1885 - 26 May 1972]
Andy Cutbirth was born Oct. 6, 1877, and departed this life on Aug. 7, 1947, at
his home near Ponce de Leon, Mo., at the age of 69 years. In 1900 he was married to
Miss Florence Hicks and to this union were born eight children, one having preceded him
in death. Survivors include the widow and seven children, Durward Cutbirth and Mrs.
Eula Rose of Kansas City, Milton Cutbirth of Galena, Troy Cutbirth of Ozark, Mrs. Tress
Martin of Aberdeen, Md., and Melvin Cutbirth and Mrs. Leonala Delk of Ponce de Leon.
He was a member of the Central Baptist Church near Highlandville. Funeral services
were held Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark, conducted by Rev.
Ross Carter, with burial in Highlandville cemetery.
Cutbirth, William P. 5 Oct 1900 - 26 Sep 1963 CCR 10 Oct 1963
[Note: Son of & (Tennison) Cutbirth; born in Arkansas, according to California Death
Index]
Funeral services for William P Cutbirth, who died Thursday, Sept. 26, at Chino,
Calif., were conducted on Saturday morning in the Draper Chapel in Ontario. Mr.
Cutbirth moved twenty years ago from Ozark, Mo., to California. Survivors are his wife,
Flossie; two daughters, a brother, Orville Cutbirth of Longrum, Mo. six grandchildren
and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Tom Wheeler of Ozark.
Cypret, Wilford
1 Jul 1928 - 11 May 2002
Wilford Cypret, 73, Crane, died at 10:14 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 in his
home. He was born July 1, 1928 in Chandler, Okla. To Jess Willard and Dorothy Opal
(Hearring) Cypret. He had been a resident of Crane for the last 20 years. He was preceded

in death by his parents; three children; a brother and three sisters. He is survived by his
wife, Carole; five children and their spouses, Willine Haddock, James and Rose Cypret,
Renee and Don Jewell, Kevin and Judy Cypret, and Dorothea and Wayne Mauerman; 13
grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; six brothers and sisters and their spouses, Jack and
Joyce Cypret, Dickie Cypret, Eddie and Bonnie Cypret, Reva and Jim Farley, Patsy and
Danny Booth, and Genevieve and Cecil Roberts. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. James White
officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. The chapel will be open
Tuesday morning with visitation from 12 noon until service time. Springfield NewsLeader, May 13, 2002.

Dagley, Carl M. 1926 - 5 Jul 1967 CCR 27 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Carl M. & Irene (Bishop) Dagley ]
Word has been received here of the death on July 5 of Carl M. Dagley. at
Houston, Texas. Burial was beside his mother, the late Irene Bishop Givan, in Rosehill
Mausoleum at Tulsa, Okla. Born and reared at Ozark, he is survived by one son and two
daughters.
Dahl, Leona (Solomon) 15 Apr 1882 - 18 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: married Walter G. Dahl 1866 - Feb 1950]
CLEVER - Graveside services for Mrs. Leon Dahl, 85, formerly of Clever and Boaz,
were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz with the Rev. Paul Swadley
officiating. The family was in Meadors Chapel here from 7:30 - 8:30 tonight. Mrs. Dahl
died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Home for Aged Baptists in Ironton after a long illness.
She was a member of Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include a foster daughter,
Mrs. Helen Page, Nixa and five foster grandchildren.
AND
Dahl, Leona (Solomon) 15 Apr 1882 - 18 Oct 1977
April 5, 1882 was the date of Mrs. Leona Dahl’s birth at Boaz, Christian County,
Missouri. Death claimed her for the Lord on October 18, 1977 at the age of over 94
years. The Clever, MO. First Baptist Church is where Mrs. Dahl was a member, and
entered The Home for the Aged Baptists to live from that church on January 5, 1964.
Graveside services and burial were in the Frazier Cemetery, Clever, Missouri.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Dahl, Walter G. 1866 - Feb 1950
[Note: married Leona Solomon 15 Apr 1882 - 18 Oct 1977]
Walter G. Dahl, 83, retired Boaz blacksmith shop operator, died at 9:20 p.m.
Saturday in his home in Clever following a short illness. Mr. Dahl moved to Clever three
years ago from Boaz. He was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors
include his widow, Mrs. Leona Dahl; a sister, Mrs. Florence Grosswiler of Hillsboro,
Mo., and Mrs. Helen Page of Weaubleau, Mo. who was reared in Mrs. Dahl’s home.
Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Worth
Caughron officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery with Harris of Clever in charge.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of February 25, 1950 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Dahmer, Harry A., Jr. 3 Aug 1917 - 30 Jan 2002 CCH-N 13 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Harry A.& Hannah Dahmer; married Margaret]
Harry A. Dahmer, Jr., 84, Springfield, passed away Jan. 30, 2002, in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Aug. 3, 1917, in St. Louis, the son of Harry and Hannah
Dahmer. Dahmer worked for the Frisco/BNSF Railroad for 47 years, before retiring in
1981. He was a 50 year Mason and a member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple. He was also
a member of the Elks Lodge. His wife, Margaret, preceded him in death. Survivors
include two sons and their wives, Lloyd and Michele Dahmer, Nixa and Jim and Sherry

Dahmer, Tulsa; four grandchildren, Kelly Benton and husband, Brent, Glidden, Iowa,
Gary Dahmer, Fort Campbell, Ky., Kristina Atkeson and husband Kevin, Nixa and Jamie
English, Tulsa and four great-grandchildren, Cole and Haley Dahmer, Mason Benton and
Dakoda English. A graveside service was held Feb. 2, in Hazelwood Cemetery,
Springfield, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospices of America.
Daily, William J. 17 Feb 1856 - 19 Aug 1923 CCR 24 Aug 1923 p 1
W. J. Daily, aged 67 years, died at his home near Highlandville, Sunday, August
19, 1923. Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church at Selmore Monday afternoon,
conducted by Rev. D. T. Bascum with burial in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of
T. B. Chaffin.
Dake, Glen David 14 Dec 1943 - 25 Apr 2001 CCH-N 9 May 2001
[Note: Son of Harold & Ruby (Deaton) Dake; married Joyce]
Glen David Dake, 57, Ozark, passed away Wednesday April 25, 2001 in his
home. He was born Dec. 14, 1943 in Wright County, Mo., the son of Harold and Ruby
(Deaton) Dake. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Dake owned and
operated Steel Erectors of Springfield, presently employed by Erectors Plus. He had been
a member of Iron Workers Local Union #10 Kansas City. Survivors include his wife,
Joyce, his father, Harold Dake, Mountain Grove; a son, Patrick C. Dake, Springfield; two
brothers, Bill Dake, Republic, and Harold "Junior" Dake, Mountain Grove; three sisters,
Rita Sinning, Norwood, Wanda Dake, Ozark, and Cleta Dake, Branson; and four close
friends, Jennifer Wood and Dawn Litteken, both of Springfield, Steven Lawrence,
Kansas, and James Amtower, Republic. In keeping with his wishes, no services were
held. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Dale, Kenneth Howard 31 Oct 1922 - 13 Apr 2003 CCH-N 23 Apr 2003
[Note: Son of Elmer Howard & Evelyn Jacqueline (Johnson) Dale; married Catherine
Lee Caldwell]
Kenneth Howard Dale, 80, died in Ozark Riverview Manor April 13, 2003.
Before moving to this area several years ago, he resided in Powhatan, Va. for many
years. He was born Oct. 31, 1922, in Joplin, the son of Elmer Howard and Evelyn
Jacqueline (Johnson) Dale. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II
and received the Bronze Star. He was a graduate from Oklahoma University. Dale retired
as a chemical engineer for Reynolds Aluminum (now Alcoa) and had previously worked
for Olin Industries. Survivors include his wife, Catherine Lee (Caldwell) Dale, Ozark;
two brothers and a sister, Richard W. Dale and wife Dorothy, Atlanta, GA; Joyce and
husband Jack, Tell City, Ind; and James E. Dale and wife Betty G., Nixa; several nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert S. Dale; and a
sister, Dema Lee Lamere. A graveside funeral was held at 10 a.m. April 16 in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Veterans Memorial Team providing military honors.
Daley, Joe 1 Apr 1922 - 14 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4

[Note: Son of ? & Ive (?) Daley; married Jean]
HOLLISTER - Services for Joe Daley, 55, Hollister, were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in
Whelchel Chapel, Branson, with the Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Burial was in Gobblers
Knob Cemetery in Hollister. Mr. Daley died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday in Skaggs
Community Hospital in Branson after suffering an apparent heart attack in his home,
according to a funeral home spokesman, Surviving are his wife, Jean; a son, Kerry of the
home; three daughters, Kathy of the home, Mrs. Karla Rhodes, Ozark, and Mrs. Karen
Huff, Hollister; his mother, Mrs,. Iva Daley, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia
Holderby, Springfield and Mrs. Violet Boswell, Chillicothe; a brother, Bill of
Sacramento, Calif. and five grandchildren
Dallas, William Kendall 12 Feb 1860 - 13 Jun 1950 CCR 15 Jun 1950
William Kendall Dallas, 90, died Monday at his home at Sparta. He had been in
failing health for some time. He was born near Urbana, Ohio, Feb. 12, 1860. He spent his
early life at Urbana, then moved to Xenia, and later to Dayton, Ohio. He moved to Sparta
in 1913. He was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. A sister, Mrs. Caroline M.
Robinson, 96, of the home, survives him. Other survivors are two nieces, Mrs. John H.
Stephens of and Mrs. Carl Fielden of Sparta, three nephews, Weston Robinson of
Williamsburg, Indiana, Wilson Dallas of Marion, Ohio, and Robert Dallas of Dayton,
Ohio; eight grandnieces and grandnephews and one great-grandniece. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mr.
Brewster officiating. The body was shipped to Dayton, Ohio, for burial.
Dalton, Charley 1890 - 26 Nov 1974
OH 5 Dec 1974 p9
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Charley Dalton, 84, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Friday in the Marsh Chapel, Rogersville, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in West Finley Cemetery, southeast of here. Mr. Dalton, a retired
farmer, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long
illness.
Dalton, Emily (Grady) 30 Aug 1908 - 7 Apr 1995 CCH-N 12 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Louvesta (Rogers) Grady; married 1924 Stark Dalton 10
Dec 1904 - 20 Sep 1979]
Emily Grady Dalton, 86, Sparta, died at 7:55 a.m. Friday, April 7, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center following a short illness. She was born August 30, 1908, in
Taneyville, the daughter of Joseph and Louvesta Rogers Grady. In 1924 she was married
to Stark Dalton in Forsyth. She was a longtime resident of Taneyville and moved with her
husband to Sparta in 1972 when they retired from farming. She was preceded in death by
her husband, her parents, four brothers and four sisters. Survivors include six sons, Joe
and his wife Annabelle, Chester and his wife Janet, all of Taneyville, Eudell and his wife
Tracey, Forsyth, Dallard and his wife Ann, Chadwick, Bobby and his wife Margaret,
Bradleyville, and Ernie and his wife Donna, Shady Grove; one daughter, Martha Holt and
her husband Sidney, Oldfield; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren;
six great-great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren;
and one adopted grandson, Larry McGee and his family. Services were Monday in
Apostolic Church, Taneyville, with the Rev. Randy Dalton officiating. Burial was in

Patterson Cemetery, Taneyville, under the direction of Harris, a Cassity-Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Dalton, Frances M. (Jackson) 1 May 1918 - 4 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Aroma Jewell (Stapp) Jackson; married 1940 James M.
“Mac” Dalton 8 Jun 1897 - 29 Dec 1987]
Frances M. Dalton, age 83, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2001, in
St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born May 1, 1918 in Christian County, the
daughter of Clarence and Aroma Jewell (Stapp) Jackson. She was a member of Sparta
First Baptist Church. Frances had worked for Hagale Garment Factory and Fasco
Industries. Survivors include a daughter, Lela Knapp and husband, Clarence of Pea
Ridge, Ark.; a son, Denzil Dalton and wife, Nancy of Ava, Mo.; a stepson, Lawrence
Dalton and wife, Jewell of Ozark; a sister, Merle Iorg of Bruner; a brother, Harold
Jackson of Springfield; eight grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and twenty
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James “Mack”
Dalton; 2 brothers, Paul and Carl Jackson; two stepsons, Kenneth and Clarence Dalton;
and her parents. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in Union Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, December 5, 2001.
Dalton, Fred 12 Sep 1912 - 7 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
[Note: married Mildred]
Services for Fred Dalton, 66, of Rt. 1, Fordland, were held last Saturday in
Rogersville with burial in West Finley Cemetery. Surviving besides his wife, Mildred,
are two sons, one daughter, three brothers, and a sister. Mr. Dalton died March 7 in the
Veterans Administration Hospital in Columbia after a long illness. He was a World War
II veteran.
Dalton, James M. "Mac" 8 Jun 1897 - 29 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of J. K. & Margaret ( ) Dalton; married 1917 Jewell Terrell 1899 - 1940;
married 1940 Frances M. Jackson 1 May 1918 - 4 Dec 2001]
James M. "Mac" Dalton, 90, of Ozark, died Tuesday in his home following a long
illness. Visitation will be held Friday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Adams Chapel, Services
will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church, with the Revs. Carl Thompson
and Bernie Claxton officiating.. Burial will be in Union Chapel Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Dalton was born in Douglas County, the
son of J.K. and Margaret Dalton. A member of the Sparta Baptist Church, Mr. Dalton
was a farmer. After moving to Ozark, he served as a janitor for the Continental
Telephone Company. He was united in marriage to Jewel Terrell in 1917. To this union
were born three sons - Kenneth; Clarence, and Lawrence. Jewel preceded him in death. In
1940, he married Frances Jackson. To this union were born Denzil and Lela. Mr. Dalton
was preceded in death by his son, Clarence, and by one grandchild and one greatgrandchild. His survivors include his wife, Frances; his children, Kenneth, of Springfield,
Lawrence, of Ozark, Denzil, of Springfield, and Lela (Knapp) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas;
eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He is

also survived by three sisters, Lillie Quimby, of Ozark, Ruby Swearengin, of Fordland,
and Bessie Swearengin, of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Sparta Baptist Church or to a charity of the donor's
choice.
Dalton, Lawrence Junior 3 Jun 1929 - 14 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of James M. “Mac” & Jewell (Terrell) Dalton; married 13 Oct 1951 Jewell
Nettia Johnson]
Lawrence Junior Dalton, age 73, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003
in Christian Healthcare of Nixa. He was born June 3, 1929 in Webster County, the son of
James and Jewell (Terrell) Dalton. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a
Purple Heart recipient. On October 13, 1951, he and Jewell Nettia Johnson were married.
Lawrence was a service station manager and retired from Campbell Oil Company. He
enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; a half-brother, Denzil
Dalton, Ava; a stepsister, Lela Knapp, Pea Ridge, Arkansas; two sisters-in-law, Flo
Dalton of Raymond, Washington, and Jenny Dalton, Springfield; and nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Dale Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, March 16, 2003.
Dalton, Lucinda E. 9 Mar 1880 - 4 Sep 1972 CCR 7 Sep 1972 p1 & OH 7 Sep 1972 p6
[Note: married ? Hall; married William Lacy Dalton]
Mrs. Lucinda E. Dalton, 92-year-old resident of Bradleyville, died at 2:15 a.m.
Monday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Vera Taber of Brown Branch. Mrs. Dalton
had been a resident of Taney County most of her life. Survivors, other than her daughter,
include four sons, Earl Dalton of Springfield, Stark Dalton of Sparta, Dalphus Dalton of
Taneyville and Herbert Dalton of Kansas City; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Jane Gildon of the
state of Colorado; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lela Hall of Oldfield; 21 grandchildren; 54 great
grandchildren; eight great, great grandchildren and one step grandchild. Funeral services
were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Bradleyville Church of the Nazarene with the Rev.
Adah Maggard officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery, near Bradleyville, under
the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Dalton, Samuel Kenneth 14 Oct. 1923 - 18 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of John W. & Cora May (Hargus) Dalton; married 26 Jun 1947 Brooksie
McHaffie]
Samuel Kenneth Dalton, 70, Fordland, died Nov. 18, 1993 in the Springfield
Community Hospital, Springfield. He was born Oct. 14, 1923 in Fordland, the son of
John W. and Cora May Hargus Dalton. He was converted as a young man and was a
member of the West Finley Baptist Church near Fordland. He had worked at Dayco
Manufacturing for many years. He was united in marriage to Brooksie McHaffie June 26,
1947, and to this union one son and four daughters were born. He was preceded in death
by his parents; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Brooksie; his
son, Tom, Seymour; four daughters, Faye Lucille Nix, Springfield; Brooksie May Dalton,
Seymour, Mary Kaye Ousley and Joyce Ray Walker, both of Mansfield; nine

grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother, Charley, Nampa, Idaho; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and many friends. Services were held
Monday, Nov. 22, in Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. John Baur
officiating. Burial was in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Dalton, Stark 10 Dec 1904 - 20 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: Son of William Lacy & Lucinda E. (?) Dalton; married 1924 Emily Grady 30 Aug
1908 - 7 Apr 1995]
Services for Stark Dalton, 74, Sparta were held Monday in the Apostolic Church
with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Dalton died last Thursday in his home after a long
illness. He was a longtime resident of Taneyville, and was a retired farmer. He was a
member of the Union Flat Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Emily; six sons,
Joe, Jeff, Dallard and Bobbie, all of Taneyville, Eudell, Oklahoma City and Ernie, Sparta;
a daughter, Mrs. Martha Holt, Oldfield; two brothers, Earl, Springfield and Herbert,
Kansas City; and two sisters, Mrs. Vera Tabor, Brown Branch and Mrs. Lela Hall,
Oldfield.
Dalton, William H. 1878 - 12 Jun 1968 CCR 20 Jun 1968 p8
Services for William H. Dalton, 89, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Rogersville Baptist Church with the Revs. Martin Miller and Hubert Galloway
officiating, Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under direction of the Chapel of the Ozarks.
Mr. Dalton died Wednesday, June 12 in the Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital
after a one-month illness. He is survived by four sons, Ernest, Rogersville, Lewis, San
Francisco, Calif., Roy, Springfield, Cecil, Wichita, Kan.; and two brothers, George,
Seymour, and Charles, Rogersville.
Dalton, William Lacy 1877 - 29 Jan 1966 CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: married Elizabeth Hall 5 Jul 1900 - their daughter, Lela was listed on 1910 census
with Jacob & Margaret McCoy as “adopted daughter”; this daughter’s name was Lela
Hall when William died in her home; married Lucinda E. 9 Mar 1880 - 4 Sep 1972]
William Lacy Dalton, 88, a retired farmer of the Bradleyville community, died
Saturday morning in the home of a daughter near Oldfield. Surviving are his wife,
Lucinda of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Tabor, Brown Branch, and Mrs. Lela
Hall, Oldfield; four sons, Earl, Springfield, Stark, Bradleyville, Doffus, Taneyville, and
Hubert, Butler; 21 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1
p.m. Monday in Bradleyville Church of the Nazarene. The Revs. Bob Grady and Adah
Maggard officiated, and burial was in Payne Cemetery southwest of Bradleyville under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Dameron, Belle Zory 31 Jul 1886 - 10 Nov 1956 CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
Funeral services for Belle Zory Dameron, 70, a resident of Sparta, who died
November 10 at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Monday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at
the Sparta Christian Church , with Rev. W. E. Broadhurst officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of
Dade County, she moved to the Elkhead community in 1901 and had been a resident of

Sparta the past 10 years. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include
one brother, James R. Dameron of Springfield, several nieces and nephews and many
friends.
Dammon, Emil Dietrich Johann 25 Nov 1894 - 21 Jul 1993 OH 28 Jul 1993
[Note: married 15 Nov 1915 Alta Rasmussen]
Emil Dietrich Johann Dammon, who has lived in the Ozark area since 1964, died
Wednesday, July 21, 1993 at Ozark Riverview Manor. He follows his wife, Alta Irene
Dammon, who died in August, 1985. He died from congestive heart failure in his 99th
year. He was born near Palmer, Kan., on Nov. 25, 1894. He was confirmed at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church in Palmer on April 4, 1909. On Nov. 15, 1915, he and Alta Rasmussen
were married at Beloit, Kan. The couple had one child, Norma Jean Keplinger, who was
born Nov. 4, 1924, and who predeceased her father in 1989. As a lifelong farmer and
custom-work contractor, he began his career as a migrant worker during the summer
wheat and corn harvest on the central plains. He acquired his own farms in Washington
and Clay counties of Kansas, but eventually combined farming with service work as the
operator of a Standard Oil station in Clifton, Kan., during the 1930s. In 1942 Emil and
Alta move to Delta County (Paonia), Colo. There he concentrated on orchard cultivation,
harvesting crops of apples, peaches, alfalfa hay and grain harvests. He would often
combine grain all day, stop for a supper break, and then continue baling hay throughout
the night during the summer months. He loved fishing and built a house for retirement in
1964 in the Sunset Heights suburb of Ozark. He wintered in Christian County for several
years before selling his Colorado property during the autumn of 1974. He and Alta joined
many members of their respective extended families in the Ozark area during their golden
years. Among them were George and Mary Rasmussen and family, Chris and Sarah
Rugge, and Harry and Ella Englesby of West Plains. He is survived by a sister, Anna
Kahrs, Clifton, Kan., and a brother, Clarence Dammon. He has three grandchildren,
Donald Keplinger, Chicago, Lynda Glenn, Denver, and Neal Keplinger, Casa Grande,
Ariz. He has two great-grandchildren, John Steven Keplinger and Peggy Keplinger,
Chicago. The family has requested that memorials be made to the Selmore Christian
Church, Ozark. Visitation will be Friday, July 30, at the Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, at 9:30 a.m. and a brief graveside service will be held at Selmore Cemetery Friday
at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Donald Keplinger would also ask
that any relatives or friends of Emil Dammon who have vital information on Emil’s other
brothers and sisters please contact him at (312)899-3619. (FAX number 312-899-3544).
Danderson, Frank 2 Nov 1913 - 26 Aug 2003
SN-L 28 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Frankie & Annie (Thomas) Danderson; married 10 Mar 1938 Audra Buck]
Frank Danderson, age 89, of Highlandville, passed away Tuesday, August 26,
2003, in his home. He was born November 2, 1913, in Catoosa, Oklahoma, the son of
Frankie and Annie (Thomas) Danderson. On March 10, 1938, he and Audra Buck were
united in marriage at McAlester, Oklahoma. To this union four children were born. He
had been a member of Selmore Baptist Church since 1949, and was a charter member of
Highlandville Saddle Club. Frank was a farmer, a dairyman, owned and operated
Highlandville MFA, and also owned an excavating company throughout his working
career. He was a Highlandville community leader, a good father and husband, and loved

his home and family. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Audra; three children,
Janetta Cox and husband Bill, Ozark, Orvil Danderson and wife Debbie, Highlandville,
and Frankie Danderson and wife Jo, Highlandville; eight grandchildren, Marla Hull,
Melissa Sixkiller, Diana Gronniger, Jeff Danderson, Sherie Burk, Joey Tennis, Troy
Danderson, and Ryan Danderson; ten great grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Lovida Ann Tennis; a brother, Thomas Danderson; a
sister, Tressie Buck; three half-brothers, John Harlin, Zeke Harlin, and Otis Danderson;
and his parents. Frank's family would like to thank all of their special friends and St.
John's Hospice for the loving care he received during his illness. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in Selmore Baptist Church with Rev. Max Edmondson
and Rev. Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. John's HospiceCare or Selmore Baptist Church.
AND
Danderson, Frank 2 Nov 1913 - 26 Aug 2003 CCH-N 3 Sept 2003
Frank Danderson, 89, Highlandville, died Aug. 26, 2003, in his home. He was
born Nov. 2, 1913, in Catoosa, Okla., the son of Frankie and Annie (Thomas) Danderson.
On March 10, 1938 he and Audra Buck were united in marriage in McAlester, Okla. To
this union four children were born. He had been a member of Selmore Baptist Church
since 1949, and was a charter member of Highlandville Saddle Club. Danderson was a
farmer, a dairyman, owned and operated Highlandville MFA, and also owned an
excavating company throughout his working career. He was a Highlandville community
leader, a good father and husband, and loved his home and family. Survivors include his
wife of 65 years, Audra; three children, Janetta Cox and husband Bill, Ozark, Orvil
Danderson and wife Debbie, Highlandville, and Frankie Danderson and wife Jo,
Highlandville; eight grandchildren, Marla Hull, Melissa Sixkiller, Diana Gronniger, Jeff
Danderson, Sherie Burk, Joey Tennis, Troy Danderson, and Ryan Danderson; 10 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lovida
Ann Tennis; a brother, Thomas Danderson; a sister, Tressie Buck; and three halfbrothers, John Harlin, Zeke Harlin, and Otis Danderson; and his parents. Danderson's
family would like to thank all of their special friends and St. John's Hospice for the
loving care he received during his illness. Services were at 2 p.m. Aug. 30 in Selmore
Baptist Church with the Revs. Max Edmondson and Josh Hall officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's HospiceCare
or Selmore Baptist Church.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Danderson, Orvil Aubrey 23 Jan 1943 - 28 Jul 2006 SN-L 30 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Frank & Audra (Buck) Danderson; married 19 Mar 1979 Debbie Sayre]
Orvil Aubrey Danderson, age 63, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 28,
2006. He was born January 23, 1943, in Stuart, Oklahoma. He lived most of his life in
Highlandville, was a graduate of Fair Grove High School, and attended Drury University
in Springfield. On March 10, 1979, he and Debbie Sayre were married. For many years,
Orvil worked in law enforcement in Christian and Greene Counties. He later owned and
operated Diamond D Transport. Orvil was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Strafford,
and Scottish Rite of Joplin. He was a 28 year member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in

Springfield, where he helped organize the Greeters. He was a charter member of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles in Ozark. An avid racing fan, he always looked forward to an
annual trip to the Texas Speedway with family and friends. He also enjoyed spending
time at Table Rock Lake. Survivors include his wife, Debbie; his mother, Audra
Danderson, Highlandville; two children, Jeffrey Danderson and Diana Gronniger and
husband, Greg, all of Fair Grove; four grandchildren, Aaron, Anna, Emma and Grace; a
brother, Frankie Danderson and wife, Jo, Highlandville; a sister, Janetta Cox and
husband, Bill, Ozark; nieces, nephews and a host of many friends. He was preceded in
death by his father, Frank Danderson, and sister, Lovida Ann Tennis. The family would
like to thank Dr. John C. Crighton for his help and guidance. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Monday, July 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. A Masonic service will be held
at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, with visitation following until service time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital.
Daniel, Agnes Luetta (Evans) 10 Apr 1913 - 21 Feb 1993 OH 10 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Ellen (Ferrel) Evans; married 8 Mar 1933 Roy Ernest
Daniel]
Agnes Luetta Daniel, 79, Nixa, died Feb. 21, 1993 at St. John's Medical Center in
Springfield. She was born April 10, 1913, the daughter of Elmer and Ellen Ferrel Evans,
in Bates County. She grew up in the Double Branch area and attended the rural schools of
Scifers and Peru. Shortly after her marriage to Roy Ernest Daniel on March 8, 1933, she
moved to a farm northwest of Butler, where she lived until going to Roscoe, Bolivar, and
finally Nixa in 1991. She worked at Kearnes Motor Lodge, the Sandwich Shop and the
Chestnut Street Cafe before working as a polisher at the Butler Lens Plant in the early
1960s until the factory closed. From 1980 to 1986 she shared caretaking responsibilities
at the First Christian Church where she had been a member for over 50 years. She was a
current member of the Nixa Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband
on July 13, 1984. Survivors include a son, Jack Daniel, and wife, Renae, Gravois Mills;
two daughters, Lorinda Orcar, and husband, Buford, Hume, and Lois Cayton, and
husband, John, Gainesville; two sisters, Lora Evans and Lello Belk, and husband, Lauren,
Nixa; 13 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Daniel, Clarence Emil 1893 - 29 Nov 1957
CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
[Note: married Hattie]
Funeral services for Clarence Emil Daniel, 62, of Billings who died Friday, Nov.
29 were held Tuesday, Dec, 3 at 1:00 p.m. in the Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Chapel,
Springfield, with Rev. Roy Keith officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He resided in Springfield
for several years before moving to Billings in 1943 and was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Daniel, five brothers, Irvin Daniel of Verona,
Claus Daniel of Pomona, Calif., Leland Daniel and Frank Daniel of Seymour, and Pearl
Daniel of Verona; three sisters, Mrs. Muriel Johns of Seymour, Mrs. Sylvia Allen of
Napa, Idaho, and Mrs. Florence Burks of Galena.
Daniel, Edna Lea (McCreary) 11 Jun 1924 - 27 Jan 2006 SN-L 31 Jan 2006

[Note: Daughter of Tom & Ora (Snider) McCreary; married 27 Nov 1946 Charles
William Daniel]
Edna Lea Daniel, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 27, 2006.
She was born June 11, 1924, in Reeds Spring, the daughter of Tom and Ora (Snider)
McCreary. On November 27, 1946, she and Charles William Daniel were united in
marriage. He preceded her in death in 1999. Mrs. Daniel enjoyed playing golf and bridge,
and was an avid gardener. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two children, Janis Smith and husband, Ron, Springfield, and Bobby
Daniel, Nixa; four grandchildren, Ken Church and his wife, Susan, Misty Cashman, Greg
Smith and Makenzie Smith; four great grandchildren, Dylan, Levi, Charlie, and Katie; a
brother, James McCreary, Carson City, Nevada; a sister, Frances Blair, Kansas City; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. A
graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, in Springfield National Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Daniel, John Thomas 30 Apr 1947 - 20 Apr 1995 CCH-N 26 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Charles R. & Floella (Whitworth) Daniel, Sr.; married 2 Mar 1971 Sharon
Rae Barnes]
John Thomas Daniel, 47, Ozark, died Thursday, April 20, 1995, in his home. He
was born April 30, 1947, in Tallulah, La., the son of the late Charles R. Daniel, Sr. and
Floella Whitworth Miller. He served in the U. S. Army and on March 2, 1971 was
married to Sharon Rae Barnes. Survivors include his wife; two children, Melissa and
Courtney Daniel, Ozark; his mother, Floella Miller, Montezuma, Kan.; a brother, Tad
Daniel, Sunrise Beach; and a sister, Janine Taylor, Liberty. Services were Monday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Conrad Kitchel officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Veterans Memorial
Team.
Daniels, Charles F. 28 Jun 1894 - 4 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
[Note: married Emma Ella Hannah 19 Jul 1903 - 29 Nov 1993]
Funeral services for Charles F. Daniels, 85, Ozark, were held Friday in the Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Henry officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. Mr.
Daniels died Dec. 4 in the Christian County Nursing Home. He was a retired carpenter
and construction worker. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and an Army
veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Emma, a son, Robert F., Ozark and a
grandchild.
Daniels, Elmer E. 24 Aug 1911 - 29 Sep 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
[Note: married 22 Dec 1987 Malinda Williams]
Elmer E. Daniels, Oldfield; died at 9:15 Sunday, Sept. 29, 1991 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, after a long illness. He was a charter member of the Union Hill
Baptist Church. He was married to Malinda Williams, Dec. 22, 1987. He is survived by
his wife, of the home; three sons, Allie, Forsyth, Gary, Springfield, and Ronnie, state of
California; five daughters, Marie Harrison, Ada Humble, Rita Holt and Linda Atkinson,
all of Sparta, and Vera Harrison, Pleasant Hope; 25 grandchildren; 33 great
grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; two stepsons, Ernest Williams, state of
Florida, and Sam Williams, state of Arkansas; six stepdaughters, Melissa Clevenger,

Excelsior Springs, Melanie Lawson, Melva Hardesty, Oldfield, Melta Nunley, state of
Texas, Melody Gordon, state of Florida, and Melantha Wedemeyer, Ava; 22 step-grandchildren, one step-grandson; three sisters, Esther Graves, Marshfield, Ellen Burks
and Geneva Woodruff, both of Fordland; one brother, Leo, state of Iowa; and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services were Oct. 3 at Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark.
Daniels, Emma Ella (Hannah) 19 Jul 1903 - 29 Nov 1993 OH 8 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of Clarence C. & Charity (Wheeler) Hannah; 13 Feb 1926 Charles F.
Daniels]
Emma Ella Daniels, 90, Ozark, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 1993 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center after a long illness. She was born July 19, 1903, the daughter of
Clarence C. and Charity Wheeler Hannah. She lived throughout her life in the Ozark
area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. She was
united in marriage on Feb. 13, 1926 to Charles F. Daniels, and to this union was born one
son. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Dec. 4, 1979, three sisters, Lola
and Lillie Bilyeu, and Helen Gibson; two brothers, Clell and Hugh Hannah. Survivors
include one son, the Rev. Robert Daniels, and wife, Annabell, Ozark; one grandson, John
Daniels, Ozark; a sister, Edna Shelton, Ozark; two brothers, Herbert and Alvin Hannah,
both of Ozark; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Services were held 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 2, in the Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Elmer
McCully officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Selmore Baptist Church.
Daniels, Jim R. 5 Jan 1941 - 24 Mar 2004 SN-L 27 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Doyle & Georgia Daniels]
Jim R. Daniels, 63, Springfield, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in
Rocky Ridge Nursing Home in Mansfield. The son of Doyle and Georgia Daniels, he was
born Jan. 5, 1941, in Webster County, Mo. Jim was a truck driver and member of Grant
Avenue Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Tori and her husband,
J.D. Gibbs III, Nixa; two sons, Scott Daniels, Nixa, and Chuck and his wife, Shelly
Daniels, Springfield; his mother, Georgia Peak; his stepfather, Albert Peak; two sisters,
Linda Whitlock, Nixa, and Sharlene Clark, Monett; and two grandchildren, Jessica
Daniels and Taylor Gibbs. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m. today in White Chapel
Cemetery with Rev. Bill Swearingen officiating under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South.
Daniels, Shirley Carol 1964 - 21 Dec 1973 OH 27 Dec 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of James & ? (?) Daniels]
Shirley Carol Daniels, 9, of 1217 North Davies, died at 11:50 p.m. Friday at St.
John’s Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Daniels; three brothers, Airman 3c Mark Daniels with the U. S. Air Force stationed in
Oklahoma City, Okla and David and James, both of the home; five sisters, Mrs. Loren
Mabry, 2100 North Clifton, Mrs. Ann Thomas, 609 South Missouri, and Mrs. Jeannette
Rice, Kim and Jennie, all of the home and her grandmothers, Mrs. Mabel Glidewell of

the home and Mrs. Ella Cawthra, of Ozark. Arrangements were announced by Ralph
Thomas.
Daniels, Walter F. 9 Aug 1921 - Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Florence (?) Daniels; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with obit]
FORDLAND - Services for Walter F. Daniels, 50, Davenport, Iowa, a Fordland
native, were at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in West Finley Church near here with the Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in West Finley Cemetery under direction of Marsh
of Fordland. Mr. Daniels died at 11 a.m. Monday of an apparent heart attack while
working in a steel factory while working in a steel factory in Muscatine, Iowa, according
to a funeral home spokesman. He lived in Davenport, Iowa for the past 21 years.
Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Florence Daniels, Fordland; three sisters, Mrs. Ellen
Burks, Fordland, Mrs. Geneva Woodruff, Fordland and Mrs. Esther Graves, Marshfield;
two brothers, Elmer of Sparta and Lee of Davenport, Iowa.
Dare, Katherine Rebecca (Crawn) 17 Aug 1912 - 23 Mar 1995 CCH-N 5 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mary Ann (Smith) Crawn; married George Dare]
Katherine Rebecca Dare, 82 Nixa, died Thursday, March 23, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born Saturday, August 17, 1912, in White Mills, Penn.,
the daughter of Charles and Mary Ann Smith Crawn. She was united in marriage with
George Dare and worked in a garment factory. She was preceded in death by her
husband, her parents, a brother, a sister, two half-sisters, and two grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Joan Albano, Ozark; a son, Stanford Simmons, Nixa; two
half-brothers, Bill and Jack Smith, New Jersey; 16 grandchildren, 28 great -grandchildren
and 9 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Monday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Rick Conrad officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Darling, Harry F., Dr. 22 May 1919 - 2 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Burnham & Janet (Ferguson) Darling; married Beverly]
Dr. Harry F. Darling, 69, of Ozark, died at his home Feb. 2 following a long
illness. The body was cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No
services are planned. Dr. Darling was born Mar. 22, 1919 in Darchester, Massachusetts to
Burnham and Janet Ferguson Darling. He was retired from the U.S. Medical Center in
Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Beverly, of the home; four daughters, Linda
Campbell, Indianapolis, Indiana, Karen MacKenzie, Gaithersburg, Maryland, Susan
Johnson, Amesbury, Massachusetts, and Aleta Estabrook, Fremont, New Hampshire; and
six grandchildren.
Darr, Andrew Jackson 1883 - 10 Feb 1954 CCR 18 Feb 1954 p4
[Note: married Tamsey Cates 1904 - 24 Mar 1963 who married first & married second
Johnson]
Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Darr, 70, who died Sunday, February 7, at
his home in Nixa, were held Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa,
with the Rev. Victor Forbes officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under
direction of Harris. He had lived most of his life in the Nixa Community and was a
member of the Nixa Christian Church. He was longtime member of the Nixa Oddfellows

Lodge of Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tamsey Darr of the home; three sisters,
Mrs. Lula Lemon and Mrs. Mattie Stowe, both of Kansas City; and Mrs. Sarah Cassell of
Oakland, Calif’ a half-brother, Fred Darr of Springfield; a half-sister, Mrs. Myrtle
Campbell of Springfield; a step-brother, Herschel Murphy of Springfield; and Jack Nokes
who was reared in the home; other relatives and many friends.
Darr, E. D. “Dink” 1902 - 15 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: married Ethel Marie Hoffman 1906 - 24 Mar 1968]
E. D. “Dink” Darr, 62 of Nixa died Sunday afternoon near his cabin on Table
Rock Lake where he had been deer hunting. Death was apparently due to a heart attack.
Born in Oklahoma, Mr. Darr worked in Nixa the past 22 years as a school bus driver and
also did water pump repair work. He was a member of the Nixa Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel; two daughters, Mrs. Lola May Halbrook and Mrs. Patsy
Ruth Fitzpatrick, both of Nixa and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:3o p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiated. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Darr, Ethel Marie (Hoffman) 1906 - 24 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of C. A. & Nettie (Keltner) Hoffman; married E. D. “Dink” Darr 1902 15 Nov 1964]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Marie Darr, 61, Nixa, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Mrs. Darr died at 7:50 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield,
where she had been in critical condition with head and leg injuries received Sunday
afternoon when her southbound 1964 1966 Rambler slammed into the edge of the James
River bridge on U. S. 160 six miles south of Springfield. Troopers said the accident
apparently occurred when the woman fell asleep. Mrs. Darr was a native of Los Angeles,
Calif. and moved to Nixa when she was about a year old. She was a member of the Nixa
First Christian Church and was employed at the Regional Diagnostic Clinic for Mentally
Retarded Children at Springfield. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Daniel Halbrook and
Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick, both of Nixa; five grandchildren, a foster sister, Mrs. Elma
Tinsley, Nixa, a sister-in-law, Mrs. A. D. Hoffman of Los Angeles and a niece, Mrs.
Irving Bauer of Los Angeles.
Darr, Tamsey (Cates) McMillan Johnson 1904 - 24 Mar 1963 CCR 28 Mar 1963
[Note: married ? McMillan; married ? Johnson; married Andrew Jackson Darr 1883 - 10
Feb 1954]
Mrs. Tamsey Darr, 58, Nixa, died at 8 a.m. Sunday in St. John's Hospital in
Springfield following a short illness. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Darr is survived by three sons, J. F. McMillan, Pleasant
Hope, Tec. Sgt. J.P. Johnson, with the Air Force at Homestead, Fla., and Lloyd C.
Johnson, Springfield; and two daughters, Mrs. Martha L. Johnson, Marshall, and Mrs.
Mincy Allen, St. Charles. She is also survived by four brothers, Cecil Cates, San
Francisco, and Sam Cates, 2242 North Delaware, Springfield, R. S. and Leonard Cates,

both of Halfway; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Palmer, Van Wert, Iowa, and Mrs. Nita
Rowland, DeSoto, Kan.; and 13 grandchildren.
Darr, Walter R. M. 23 Aug 1896 - 9 Aug 1950 CCR 10 Aug 1950
[Note: married Lotta 3 Apr 1895 - 22 Jul 1982 ]
Walter R. Darr, 53, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 3:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in
a veteran’s hospital in Wadsworth, Kan., following a lingering illness. Mr. Darr was a
music teacher, a veteran of World War I, and a member of Grace Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Lotta; three daughters, Mrs. William H. Morton Jr., Miss
Marieeta and Miss Sue Darr, all of the home; four brothers, Clyde of the Wadsworth, VA
hospital; Ralph of Basin, Wy., Carl of Green Castle, Mo., and L.V. of Kirksville; two
sisters, Mrs. Gertie Campbell of Basin, and Mrs. Fay Reed of Denver, and one
granddaughter, Judith Lynn Morton of the home. Services will be at 2:30 Friday
afternoon in Herman Lohmeyer chapel in Springfield with the Rev. Vestal Clark
officiating. Burial will be in National cemetery.
Datema, Hommo 28 Feb 1903 - 24 Feb 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: married 1927 Alice 5 Jul 1903 - 21 Oct 1994]
Hommo Datema, 85, of Springfield, died at 4 p.m. Feb. 24 at Maranatha Manor.
Services for Mr. Datema were held Feb. 2? at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church with
Dr. Curtis A. March officiating. Burial was in Brookline Cemetery under the direction of
Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. A native of the Netherlands, Mr. Datema moved with
his family to Springfield in 1949, becoming a United States citizen in 1956. Together
with two of his sons, he founded Datema Construction Works, Ltd. and Datema Building
Supplies, Inc. He was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. He was
preceded in death by an infant son. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Alice; four sons,
Peter, Hank; and Corneil, Springfield, and Ralph, Denver, Colorado; two daughters, Sue
Bos, Billings, and Alice Datema, Wheat Ridge, Colorado; 12 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; a brother, J.M. Datema, of the Netherlands; and two sisters; Henderika
Groenveld and Teuna ten Have, of the Netherlands. Memorial donations may be made to
First and Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Daugherty, Carrie E. (Wasson) Sep 1886 - 1 Aug 1961 CCR 10 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Daughter of John C. & Ella J. (Wallace) Wasson; married William W. Daugherty]
Mrs. Carrie E. Daugherty, 74, of Ontario, Calif. died Tuesday, August 1, at the
home of a daughter in San Bernardino after an illness of several weeks. A native of
Christian County. Mrs. Daugherty was the daughter of John C. and Ella J. Wasson, a
pioneer family of Nixa. Following her completion of grades in the first term of school
held in Nixa, she attended the Normal in Springfield. She taught in rural schools of
Smyrna, Richwood and Garden Grove in the Nixa community. She moved to Ontario
some 25 years ago. She is survived by her husband, William W. Daugherty, the daughter,
Mrs. Peggy Lundren of San Bernardino; three sisters, Mrs. Christine Inman of Nixa, Mrs.
Marion Lohmeyer of Point Lookout, Mo. and Mrs. Fern Goddard of Portland, Ore.; two
brothers, Okla Wasson of Pasadena, Texas and Paul E. Wasson of Nixa, and two
grandchildren. Mrs. Daugherty was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ontario.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 3, at the Ontario First Baptist church with
Dr. Earl L. Riley officiating. Interment was in the Bellevue Cemetery in Ontario, Calif.
Daugherty, Earlin D. 22 Jan 1922 - 9 Jun 1991 NN-E 13 Jun 1991
Earlin D. Daugherty, 69, Bruner, died at 1:03 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 1991, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Pueblo, Colo. He is survived by
two sons, Lionel Daugherty and Jerry Daugherty. Graveside services with military honors
were 4 p.m. Wednesday in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark, under direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Daughtery, Estia (Cannon) 1930 - 19 May 2000 CCH-N 7 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Elza H. “Bud” & Mary Etta “Mae” (Butler) Cannon; married Bill
Daughtery]
Estia Daughtery died May 19, 2000 in Sun City, California. Funeral services were
May 24. Survivors are her husband Bill; and son Rick of Sun City; daughters, Nancy, Sun
City, Peggy, Gilroy, California, Sondra Randolf and Gwen Shockley of Menifee Valley,
California; sisters, Eva Shipman, Ozark, and Louise ter Horst Nampa, Idaho; brothers,
James Cannon, Nampa, Idaho, Joe Cannon, Watsonville, California, Al Cannon, Sparks,
Nevada, Richard Cannon, Mundelein, Ill. Preceding her in death were her parents, one
sister, one brother, four nephews, and one niece.
Daugherty, Irene Margaret 1904 - 27 Apr 2005 SN-L 29 Apr 2005
[Note: married 1928 Glen Everett Daugherty]
Irene Margaret Daugherty, 98, of Seymour, Mo., passed away Wednesday, April
27, 2005, in Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo. She was a retired school principal and
teacher, a member of the Seymour First Baptist Church, and Chapter #144 Order of the
Eastern Star in Seymour. She was united in marriage to Glen Everett Daugherty in 1928
and three sons were born to this union. Her husband and two sons, Glen Ellis and Donald
Lee preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and his wife, Ray and Evelyn
Daugherty, Ozark, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Eva Scott, Humansville, Mo.; and other relatives and many
friends. Services are 7:30 p.m. today, April 29, 2005, in Holman-Howe Funeral Home,
Seymour, with Rev. Mitchell Wright officiating. Visitation will be at 6:30 p.m. today
until service time with Eastern Star Rites at 7:15 p.m. Graveside services will be 1 p.m.
Saturday in Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, Mo., under direction of SheldonGoodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Seymour
First Baptist Church Building Fund or Chapel #144 Order of the Eastern Star in care of
Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 366, Seymour, MO 65746.
Daugherty, Irving Ellis 10 Oct 1911 - 30 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Sebern W. & Zetta F. (Adams) Daugherty]
OZARK - Funeral services for Ellis Daugherty, 63, formerly of Sparta and Ozark,
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Bob Dasal officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Daugherty died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday in
Driftwood Nursing Home, Gilroy, Calif.. after a long illness. Among survivors listed
earlier incorrectly - according to the funeral home - are two daughters, Mrs. Dolores

Garrett, Checotah, Calif and Mrs. Mary Kay Applequist, Platt City, Kan.; a sister, Mrs.
Zelma Harris; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ada Frazier
AND
Daugherty, Irving Ellis 10 Oct 1911 - 30 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
OZARK - Irving Ellis Daugherty, 63, a former resident of Sparta and Ozark, died
at 11:20 p.m. Thursday in Driftwood Nursing Home, Gilroy, Calif.. after a long illness.
Mr. Daugherty was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include a
son. Jim of Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Delores Garrett of Chicokah, Okla., Mrs.
Kay Applequist of Platt City, Kan and Mrs. Carol Cole of Kansas City; his mother, Mrs.
Zelma Daugherty Wood, Route 2, Rogersville; a brother, Bill of Gilroy, Calif; two
sisters, Mrs. Zelma Stone of Kansas City and Mrs. Juanita Sterling of Springfield; a halfsister, Mrs. Ada Frasher and six grandchildren. The body was returned for burial under
direction of Adams.
AND
Daugherty, Irving Ellis 10 Oct 1911 - 30 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
We want to thank everyone for the payers, food, cards and many acts of kindness
shown us in the death of our loved one , Ellis Daugherty - also for the beautiful flowers
and everyone who went to the funeral home and funeral and shared our grief. Your
friendship and prayers made everything much easier for us. We thank Rev. Bob Dasel for
the comforting service. A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Adams of Adams Funeral Home
who helped us in so many ways and for the beautiful services they provided. Through
them we found the true Christian love still alive, even in business, Their honesty, concern
and the many extras to help the family is something we will never forget. God Bless each
of you. Mrs. Zetta Daugherty Wood and Family.
Daugherty, James E. 1893 - 16 May 1965 CCR 20 May 1965 p1
[Note: married Esther]
James E. Daugherty, 71, Route 1, Sparta, died at 3:20 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Daugherty was a member of Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine and of the Highlands Chapter of the Masonic Lodge in Denver, Colo.
Survivors are his wife, Esther and a sister, Mrs. E. M. Alexander, Marshfield. Services
were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of the Ozarks, with the Rev. Fred Lynn
officiating. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield.
Daugherty, Joseph L. 23 Mar 1899 - 3 Jul 1983
Private graveside services for Joseph L. Daugherty, 84, Hurley, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Mt. Carmel Cemetery south of Clever with the Rev. Loyd Wilson
officiating. Burial is under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Daugherty died Sunday
at the home of a daughter after apparently suffering a heart attack.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Daugherty, Lenna M. (Williams) Sep 1886 - 12 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Monroe & Matilda J. (Hendricks) Williams; married Joseph B.
Daugherty]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenna Daugherty, 73, who died Friday, August 12, at
her home in Ozark, were conducted by Rev. Harold Mayes at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the

Ozark Christian Church of which she was a member. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery
under direction of Herman Lohmeyer. Survivors include two sons, Ray Daugherty and
Roy Daugherty of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Eula Monks of Ozark and Mrs. Kathleen
Brown of Kermit, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Laura Blevins of Ozark, and one grandson,
Dean Daugherty of El Paso, Texas.
Daugherty, Levi “Lee” 13 Jan 1905 - 23 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
[Note: married Grace; SSDI gives his name as Levi]
Services for Lee Daugherty, 73, Sparta, were held Sunday in Bethel Freewill
Baptist Church in Eldorado Springs with the Rev. Fidell Bridges officiating. Burial was
in City Cemetery, El Dorado Springs. Mr. Daugherty died Friday morning in St. John’s
Regional Health Center in Springfield. He formerly operated Lee Taxi Services in El
Dorado Springs. He was a member of First Christian Church, El Dorado Springs, and an
army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Grace; a son, Jimmy, Chadwick, Dale Driskill,
Sparta and Mrs. Leta Hutchison of Sparta.
AND
Daugherty, Levi “Lee” 13 Jan 1905 - 23 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p11
We would like to take this means of thanking everyone for their kind expressions
of sympathy in our time of sorrow. We than each one who sent food, flowers, money and
cards. Again, thanks and may God richly bless you. Mrs. Lee Daugherty and Family.
Daugherty, Ray H. 1909 - 12 Oct 1966 CCR 13 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph B. & Lenna M. (Williams) Daugherty; married Leora May
Adams]
Ray H. Daugherty. 57, Ozark, died Wednesday morning in Ellis Fischel Hospital,
Columbia, after an illness of several months. After receiving his law degree from
Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tenn., Mr. Daugherty practiced law in Springfield,
Ava, Lordsburg, N. M. and Ozark. He is survived by one son, Ray Dean, San Francisco,
Calif.; one brother, Roy A., Terre Haute, Ind.; and two sisters, Mrs. Kathleen Brown, Del
Rio, Texas, and Mrs. Eula Monks, Ozark. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Harris of Ozark.
Daugherty, Reginald L. 10 Nov 1902 - 26 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas Jefferson & Arminta E. (Sink) Daugherty]
The March traffic fatality toll of the Ozarks rose to 20 Saturday with the death of
Reginald Daugherty, 65, Nixa. Daugherty died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital of injuries suffered at 6:30 p.m. Saturday in a car-truck crash at the junction of
Mo 14 and U.S. 65 near Ozark. Trooper Vern Reynolds reported Daugherty drove his car
through a stop light and struck the side of a truck driven by Mark Evan Savage, 37 of
Route 5, Harrison, Ark. Savage’s son, Roger Evan Savage, 15, was treated at Osteopathic
Hospital for laceration of the chin and back of the head. A resident of Nixa most of his
life, Daugherty was a member of the First Christian Church there. Survivors are four
sisters,. Mrs. Marie Smith and Mrs. Mamie Gilbert, both of Nixa, Mrs. Victoria Gillespie,
Fairfield, Calif. and Mrs. Inez Wallace, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Payne Cemetery.

Daugherty, Sebern W. 20 Feb 1877 - 20 Oct 1959 CCR 22 Oct 1959 p8
[Note: Son of Jeff & Elvira (Felton) Daugherty; married 6 Sep 1896 CCM Lutisha
Whitehead 3 Aug 1878 - Nov 1963; married 2 Jul 1910 CCM Zetta F. Adams 1890 1980]
Funeral services for Sebern W. Daugherty, 82 of Ozark, who died Tuesday
morning at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Bobbie Patterson, 2607 North Delaware,
Springfield were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Floyd
Hanks officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.Mr.
Daugherty was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Zetta Daugherty; three sons, Ellis Daugherty of Nevada, Silas Daugherty of California
and Bill Daugherty of St. Charles, Mo; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Lackey of
Springfield, Mrs. Ada Frazier of Ozark and Mrs. Zelma Stone of Kansas City; two
brothers, William Daugherty of Ontario, Calif, and Charles Daugherty of Rogersville, a
sister, Mrs. Ida Whitehead of Walnut Grove, 17 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren.
Daugherty, Thomas J. 1869 - 16 Jun 1947 CCR 19 Jun 1947 p4
[Note: married Manerva 1862 - 1922]
Thomas Daugherty, 78, a lifelong resident of Christian county, died Monday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Alfred Carroll, Nixa, Route One. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Pearl Leger. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, in the Maples Funeral Chapel at Nixa,
conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes of Ozark, with burial in the Payne cemetery.
Daugherty, Versa A. (Gooch) Nov 1887 - 24 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Nelson E. & Julia A. Gooch; married 8 Mar 1908 Newton Charles
Daugherty 26 Feb 1886 - 27 Feb 1964]
Mrs. Versa A. Daugherty, 81, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 12:50 a.m. Friday in
her home after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Greene and Christian Counties,
she was a member of Center Point Church of Christ near Rogersville. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Alma Collins, Rogersville, and Mrs. Nola Owens, Springfield; a brother,
Ray Gooch, Springfield; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with Bruce Veteto
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Daugherty, Viva M. (Wilson) 10 Jan 1906 - 11 Dec 1988
Graveside funeral services for Viva M. Daugherty, 82, Hurley will be held at
10:00 a.m. Thursday in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. Burial will follow under
the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Daugherty died Sunday morning in Lester E.
Cox Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Hurley area. She is survived by
two sons, Bobby of Galena and Haldean of Republic; two daughters, Wanda Gable of
Hurley and Margie Kompst of Lebanon; one sister, Pearl Shreve of Clear Lake,
California; 10 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Daughtrey, Charles H. 20 Feb 1992 - 25 Oct 1996 CCH-N 30 Oct 1996
[Note: Son of Marvin & Mae Daughtrey; married 4 Apr 1942 Bertha Thompson]
Charles H. Daughtrey, 74, Nixa, fell asleep into the arms of Jesus at 10:55 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25, 1996, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born Feb. 20, 1992, in
Sabina, Ohio, to Marvin and Mae Daughtrey. He was united in marriage to Bertha
Thompson, April 4, 1942. They met while Charles was serving in the U.S. Marine Corps
at Camp Lejeune, N.C. He served his country during World War II as a Platoon Sergeant.
He was a Rifle Marksman and Pistol Sharpshooter. He served in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba,
and the Asiatic-Pacific area, where he was injured by an enemy attack at Guadalcanal. He
received an honorable discharge and good conduct medal along with the Purple Heart
Medal in 1945. He retired from Dayco Corporation in 1988 where he worked in Research
and Development. He began his career in Dayton, Ohio, and was transferred in 1959
when Dayco opened their Springfield factory. Charles was saved and baptized at
Highlandville Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher. He was a
member of First Baptist Church, Nixa, at the time of his death. Charles was a patient and
kind husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed the outdoors and woodworking. After
his retirement from Dayco, he enjoyed a parttime job at Silver Dollar City until his health
no longer permitted him to work. He fought a long and hard battle with Parkinson's
disease, but he has finally won the victory. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Bertha;
two sons and a daughter, Michael Daughtrey and his wife, Sheree, Memphis, Tenn., and
Mark Daughtrey and his fiancee, Sue, and Tanna Bolin and her husband, Eugene, all of
Nixa; his 95-year-old mother, Mae; a brother, Paul Daughtrey; three sisters, Betty Bone
and Vera Jones, all of Jamestown, Ohio, and Sara Noes, Sabina, Ohio; five
grandchildren, Chuck and his wife, Evie, Oklahoma City, Okla., Beki and Justin Bolin,
both of, Nixa, and Jenna and Seth Daughtrey, both of Republic; a great-grandson,
Michael, Oklahoma City, Okla.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and neighbors in the
Nixa community. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin, and a sister, Virginia.
The family wishes to express their appreciation to the nursing staff at Cox Medical
Center South for their care and attention during these last several months: They would
also like to thank Drs. Wong, Quinn, and Otto, neurologists, and Dr. Donna Roberts. No
formal visitation is planned, however, friends are welcome to drop by the home in Nixa,
or call at any time. At the request of Mr. Daughtrey, the body will be cremated under
direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at Rivermonte. A memorial
service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 1996, in the Rivermonte Chapel with the Rev.
Hosea Bilyeu Jr. officiating. Graveside military rites will follow at Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the
Parkinson's Foundation, the Ozark's Parkinson Support Group, or the Disabled American
Veterans, Springfield, Mo.
Daum, Bertha P. (Gold) 7 Nov 1898 - 24 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Permelia (Mitchell) Gold; married Herbert W. Daum 15
Jan 1898 - 11 Dec 1977]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Bertha Gold Daum, 78, of Route 1, Clever, were at
2 p.m. Sunday in the Nixa Assembly of God with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever. Mrs. Daum died early Thursday in the
state hospital, Nevada. She was a lifelong resident of the Union City community south of

Clever and a member of Nixa Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, Herbert
W.; a son, Gerald, Route 1, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly A. Jenkins, Aurora’ two
brothers, Howard Gold, Aurora and Floyd Gold, Waterford, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs.
Sarah Cooper, Waterford, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Markewitz, El Cajon, Calif, Mrs. Madie
Merritt, Route 2, Crane and Mrs. Laura Benson, Mt. Vernon, six grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Daum, Dorinda Ann 17 Aug 1956 - 31 Dec 1991 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Gerald & Marilou (Newman) Daum]
Dorinda Ann Daum, 35, Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 31 1991 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after a long illness. She was born Aug. 17, 1956 in
Springfield, the daughter of Gerald and Marilou Newman Daum. She had been an
assembly worker at Christian County Enterprises Workshop and attended the Assembly
of God Church. She is survived by her parents, Garald and Marilou Daum, Nixa; her twin
sister and brother-in-law, Melinda and Dave Leigh, Nixa; two sisters, Martha Heid,
Bismarck, N.D., and Norma Jean Bellman, Republic; a brother, David Bellman, Nixa;
two nieces and two nephews; an aunt, Annabell Newman, of the home; and a host of
friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
Springfield, with the Rev. Randall Daum officiating. Interment was in Payne Cemetery,
Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian County Enterprises
Workshop Center, Nixa.
Daum, Herbert W. 15 Jan 1898 - 11 Dec 1977 1OH 5 Dec 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Bill & Ladora (Hanafin) Daum; married Bertha P. Gold 7 Nov 1898 - 24
Mar 1977]
CLEVER - Services were Tuesday for Herbert W. Daum, 79, Route 1, Clever,
who died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in Aurora Community Hospital after an illness of several
months., He was a retired farmer who had lived in Stone County since 1916, moving
from Labette, Kan. Mr. Daum was a member of Nixa Assembly of God. Survivors
include a son, Gerald, Route 1, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Jenkins, Aurora; a
brother, Alex, Columbus, Kan.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel,. Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery at Clever.
Daum, William Amos 1867 - 27 Jun 1957 CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2
Funeral services for William Amos Daum, 89, who died Monday, June 24 at his
home on route one, Billings, were held Thursday, June 27, at 2:00 p. m. in the Hurley
High School auditorium with Rev. Hurel Merritt officiating. Burial was in the Masonic
Cemetery at Crane under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He served as
Sunday school superintendent at the Wright Chapel church and in later years attended
church at Union City. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Jane Daum; two sons,
Alex W. Daum of Columbus, Kan; and Herbert W. Daum of Clever; four grandchildren,
six great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Wise of Yakima, Wash.
Davenport, Ada (McGahan) Dunchee 18 Nov 1882 - 16 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
[Note: married Ralph Foster Davenport 4 Oct 1886 - 15 May 1960]

Mrs. Ada Davenport, 80, a resident of Sparta since 1952, died 5:30 p.m.. Monday
in Des Moines, Iowa, after suffering a stroke at the home of her brother Saturday night.
Mrs. Davenport went to Des Moines Sept. 11 to visit the brother, Charles Gahagan.[Note:
Charles McGahan 14 Oct 1887 - Aug 1982] She formerly resided in Des Moines.
Survivors in addition to her brother are a son, Bill Davenport, Sparta, prosecuting
attorney of Christian County; a daughter, Mrs. Flo Lowry, Dallas, Tex., and 9
grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Davenport, Beulah H. (Hurst) 10 Feb 1880 - 15 Aug 1970 CCR 27 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of George C. & Flora Hatchett (Vaughan) Hurst]
Graveside services for Mrs. Beulah H. Davenport, 90, Peoria, Ill., were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Vaughan Cemetery, Ozark, Burial was under the direction of Herman
Lohmeyer. Mrs. Davenport died Friday in the Fireside Nursing Home, Peoria. She was a
former resident of Independence and a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church there.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Beulah Sterrett and Miss Mary Jane Davenport,
both of Peoria and Mrs. Margaret Bowles, Independence; five grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Mrs. Davenport was the former Beulah Hurst of Ozark and a cousin
of Hiram L. Givan.
Davenport, Bill E. 11 Oct 1917 - 23 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Ralph Foster & Ada (McGahan) Davenport; married 1933 Romalda Abbott
? - 1974]
Bill E. Davenport, age 80, of Sparta, died Sunday, August 23 in the home of his
daughter. He was born October 11, 1917 in Des Moines, Iowa and was the son of Ralph
and Ada (McGahan) Davenport. In 1933 he married Romalda Abbott. She preceded him
in death in 1974. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Frankie Sue
Davenport. In early years Mr. Davenport was a farmer, school teacher and basketball
coach in Chadwick and Sparta. From 1950 until 1965 he practiced law locally, and served
Christian County as Prosecuting Attorney for several terms. From 1965 until retirement
in 1990 he was an Acquisition Attorney for the Corps of Engineers. Survivors include:
five daughter and their families, Donna and Carol Todd, Sparta, Bonita and Ward
Patterson, Springfield, Mickey and Jerry Gideon, Sparta, Marquita Davenport, Willard,
and Shawn Davenport, Albuquerque, New Mexico; nine grandchildren; and eleven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 26, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Davenport, Fred Page 22 Jun 1889 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
NIXA - A former restaurant owner here, Fred Page Davenport, 82, died at
Fremont Manor, Springfield, at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday following a long illness. Before
moving to Nixa, Mr. Davenport had owned and operated the Springfield Pie Company.
He had been retied for six years. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. John W. Soper, 1536 East
Walnut Lawn, Springfield. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Jewell E.
Windle, Springfield.
Davenport, Lawrence Conrad 9 Jul 1919 - 22 Feb 1992 NN-E 27 Feb 1992

[Note: Son of Jesse Mitchell & Helen French (Vail) Davenport; married ? ?; married
1954 Helen Carpenter]
Lawrence Conrad Davenport, 72, Sparta, died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 22,
1992 in Springfield Community Hospital. He was born July 9, 1919 in Monark, Mo.,
the son of Jesse Mitchell and Helen French Vail Davenport. He had served in the U.S.
Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Helen Carpenter Davenport, of
the home; a son, Larry Davenport, state of California; a brother, Dr. Randy
Davenport, Campbellsville, Ky.; two sisters, Jessie Atkinson, Salsburg, and Louise
Dill, Riverside, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral
services were Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Dr. Randy Davenport
officiating. The body was cremated following services. Interment will be at a later
date in Cave City Cemetery, Cave City, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to
Springfield Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
Davenport, Ralph Foster 4 Oct 1886 - 15 May 1960 CCR 19 May 1960 p4
[Note: married Ada McGahan]
Ralph F. Davenport, 73, father of Prosecutor Bill Davenport of Christian County,
died at 7 a.m. Sunday at his home in Sparta. Mr. Davenport had been a resident for eight
years, coming from Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Davenport;
a daughters, Mrs. Flo Lowry of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Claude of Des Moines, Iowa;
nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Eugene Roberts at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Sparta Baptist Church. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Davenport, Robert Lee 27 Nov 1943 - 19 Jun 2005 SN-L 26 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Robert Monroe & Nina (Johnson) Davenport; married 23 Dec 1994 Joan]
Robert Lee Davenport, age 61, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday, June 19,
2005. He was born November 27, 1943, the son of Robert Monroe and Nina (Johnson)
Davenport. He served his country in the U.S. Army, serving two tours of duty in
Vietnam. Following retirement from the Army in 1982, he lived in Denver, Colo., where
he did auto body repairs. He moved to Springfield in 1990, and on December 23, 1994,
he and his wife, Joan, were married. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 3404 in
Springfield. Robert liked being with friends and always enjoyed a good laugh. Survivors
include his wife, Joan; a son, Ed Davenport, Neb.; two step-sons, Neil Green,
Highlandville, and David McIntosh and wife, Jackie, Florida; two aunts, Betti Lott,
Springfield, and Alma Wilson, Billings; and an uncle, David Davenport, Springfield. His
parents and a brother, Jerry Lee Davenport, preceded him in death. A graveside memorial
service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 27, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Full Military Honors will be provided by Fort Leonard Wood Memorial Team.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Davenport, Romalda I. (Abbott) 25 Jan 1917 - 13 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of Romaldo D. “Mal" & Francis L. "Fannie" (Eichelberger) Abbott;
married Bill E. Davenport 11 Oct 1917 - 23 Aug 1998]
SPARTA - A former long-time Sparta resident, Mrs. Romalda I. Davenport, 57,
died Friday morning at Anna Kaseman Hospital, Albuquerque, N. M. after a short illness.

Mrs. Davenport moved from Sparta to Seymour, Iowa in 1965 and then to Albuquerque
in 1968. She was a member of the Christian Church there. Survivors include her husband,
Bill E., a former Christian County prosecuting attorney; five daughters, Mrs. Donna Todd
and Mrs. Mickey Gideon, both of Sparta, Mrs. Bonita Patterson of Springfield, Mrs.
Marquita Boyce of Garden Grove, Iowa, and Miss Shaun Davenport of the home; one
brother, Max Abbott of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Edith Brammier of Hollister and
eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Davenport, Rosco W. 26 Nov 1899 - 17 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
Services for Rosco W. Davenport, 77. of 2227 N. Farmer were at 10:30 a.m.
Monday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Kim Lupton officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Davenport was dead on arrival at 4 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s
Hospital after a brief illness.
Daves, Stanley O'Neal “Neal” 14 Feb 1926 - 9 Mar 2006 SN-L 11 Mar 2006
[Note; Son of Sanford & Mary Effie (Mainus) Daves; married 15 Jan 1993 Ruth
Stoddard]
Stanley O'Neal "Neal" Daves, 80, Clever passed away early Thursday, March 9,
2006, in St. John's Hospital, from complications following heart surgery. He was born
February 14, 1926, in Ava, Missouri, to Sanford and Mary Effie (Mainus) Daves. Neal
was a dedicated employee of Kraft Foods for 33 years where he drove a milk tanker truck
for 28 years and was security guard the last five years, before retiring in 1987. Some of
his favorite pastimes were cutting his grass and woodworking. Neal was united in
marriage to Ruth (Stoddard) January 15, 1993, in Laredo, Texas. They enjoyed traveling
and attending the Senior dances. He was a member of the Solomon Lodge #271 in
Springfield, Mo. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of
the home; a son and wife, Don and Kathy Daves, Springfield; a daughter and husband,
Tammy and Chris Cook, St. Louis; four grandchildren, Ben Daves and wife, Jennifer, St.
Louis, Julie Cavin and husband, Scott, Harrison, Ark., and Lori and Matt Cook, St. Louis,
Mo.; greatgrandchildren, Richard Cavin, Nathan Cavin, and Tyler Cavin; a brother, Carl
Daves, and wife, Edie, Oklahoma City, Okla.; five step children, Lawrence Straub and
wife, Carol, Howell, Michigan, John Straub, Fort Edwards, N.Y., William Straub,
Springfield, Mo., Kathy Smith and husband, Walter, Highlandville, Mo., and Michael
Straub, Florida; step grandchildren, Lindsay Johnson, Jakob Smith, Amber Smith, John,
Jennifer, and Kristen Lake, and Jeremy, Benjamin, and Rachel Straub; special friends
who visited him in the hospital every day, Max and Mary Lou Kilburn, and Jenna
Boydston; a special neighbor, John Jenkins, who was always there for us when we
needed him; all our other neighbors; other relatives and many friends. His cat, "Snoopy",
also survives him. A Masonic memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March
13, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Visitation will be 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday in
the funeral home. Because of Neal's love for animals, the family requests in lieu of
flowers, memorials be made to Southwest Missouri Humane Society, Inc., 3161 W.
Norton Road, Springfield, MO, 65803. The family would like to extend a special thanks
to Dr. Paul Ruff, Dr. Jennifer Zhai, and the St. John's hospital staff on 3-E, ICU for their
gentle compassion and consideration shown to Neal and his family during their stay in
the hospital.

David, Charles Robert 21 Jul 1912 – 28 Sep 1997 CCH-N 4 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Louis & Flora (Wagner) David; married 4 Jul 1987 Arlene Hargis]
Charles Robert David, 85, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Charles was born July 21, 1912, in Garden City, Mo., the son of Louis
David and Flora Wagner. Charles, a retired custodian, was married to Arlene Hargis, July
4, 1987 in Reno, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his
wife, Arlene David, Sparta; a son, Don Sutton; a daughter, Alice David; 18 step-children;
65 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hobo
Applegate officiating. Internment will follow in the Linden Cemetery.
Davidson, Allen Alvoree Jan 1883 - 14 Mar 1963 CCR 21 Mar 1963
[Note: Tombstone gives 1881 birthdate, but censuses agree on 1883; Son of Marshall
Blair & Stacy Catherine (Stone) Davidson]
Allen Alvoree Davidson, 80, died at Christian Rest Home at 11:05 a.m. Thursday.
Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. May Holt, Gilliam, Mo., and Mrs: George Wiggins, Route
1, Sparta; and a brother, Earl; of Modesto, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m: Sunday
at Adams-Monger Chapel with the Rev. Vernon Armitage officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery.
Davidson, Amanda M. (Walker) 11 Jul 1868 - 12 Feb 1959 CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8
[Note: married Quincy M. Davidson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda M. Davidson, 90, of Ozark, who died
Thursday, Feb. 12 were held Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
At Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of Christian County, she had been a member of
the Baptist Church since girlhood. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quincy M.
Davidson and two children. Survivors include one son, Ward Davidson of Ozark and one
brother, Alonzo Walker of Springfield.
Davidson, Annabelle (Braden) 5 Aug 1928 - 1 Dec 1998 CCH-N 9 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of Jesse B. Braden; granddaughter of William J. & Jane (Watts) Braden;
married Audreal Davidson 31 Mar 1919 - 29 Apr 1994]
Annabelle Davidson, age 70, of Sparta, died Tuesday, December 1, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born August 5, 1928 in Bruner. On January
31, 1946 Audreal Davidson was married. They lived in Iowa for several years before
returning to this area in 1982. Survivors include: Two sons, Rick Davidson, Sparta, and
Bob Davidson, Oldfield; four grandchildren, Holly, Bobby Jr., Mickey, and Amber; one
great-grandchild; and two sisters, Susie Hughes, Ozark, and Wanda Johnson, Osceola.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Audreal, her mother, Jessie Braden Davidson,
a brother, Arnold Braden, and two infant sisters. A graveside service was 1 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, in Bruner Cemetery Bruner with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Davidson, Annie L. (Estes) 15 Jan 1895 - 13 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988

[Note: Daughter of Loyal E. & Laura (Weaver) Estes; married Ward Davidson]
Annie L. Davidson, 93, of Ozark, died at 1:15 p.m. Oct. 13 at Primrose Place,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Davidson were held Oct. 16 at the Harris Funeral Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Terry Kindrick officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, near
Ozark, A lifelong resident of the Ozark community, Mrs. Davidson was born Jan. 15,
1895 . in the McCracken community to the marriage of Loyal E, and Laura Weaver
Estes. She was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Mrs. Davidson was preceded
in death by her husband, Ward, in 1980. Survivors include two sisters, Zella Bingham
and Maybelle Lane, both of Ozark; a brother, Ross Estes, Springfield, six nieces, and six
nephews.
Davidson, Audreal C. 31 Mar 1919 - 29 Apr 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Son of William H. & Maybell (Johnson) Davidson; married Annabelle Braden 5
Aug 1928 - 1 Dec 1998]
Audreal C. Davidson, 75, Sparta, died Friday, April 29, 1994 near Ozark from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 31, 1919 in Ozark and
was the son of William H. and Maybell Johnson Davidson. He was united in marriage to
Annabelle Braden on January 31, 1946. During World War II he served his country in the
U.S. Army. Following retirement from Alcoa Aluminum Company in Iowa, Mr.
Davidson returned to this area in 1982. Preceding him in death were his parents, a
brother, Walter Davidson; two sisters, Mida Matthews and Rule Hale; and an infant
sister. A brother, Loyd Davidson, died in the same automobile accident April 29.
Survivors include his wife, Annabelle; two sons, Rick Davidson, Ozark, and Bob
Davidson, Oldfield; four grandchildren, Holly Oberkrom, Bobby Davidson Jr., and
Micky and Amber Davidson; three brothers, Lester and Woodrow Davidson, Sparta, and
Roy Davidson, Oldfield; and a sister, Vernie Richardson, Utah. Funeral services were
Tuesday, May 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Davidson, Emma May (McHaffie) 22 Mar 1917 - 31 Mar 2004 CCH-N 07 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of James Knox Polk & Lulu (?) McHaffie; married 15 Sep 1947 Roy
Davidson]
Emma May Davidson, 87, Ozark, died Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center in Ozark. She was born March 22, 1917 in Bruner, the eldest of
eight children born to Lulu and Polk McHaffie. She was joined as one in marriage to Roy
Davidson on Sept. 15, 1947. They spent over 56 years together. They were very happy.
She was a member of First Oldfield Full Gospel Church, baptized in the mid seventies, a
loving Christian woman of great faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lulu
and Polk McHaffie; her brother, David McHaffie; a sister, Bertha Todd; and a sister, Julie
Cornelison. Survivors include her husband, Roy Davidson, Sparta; sisters, Brooksie
Dalton, Mansfield, Daisy Prewitt, Seymour, Ruby Cook and husband Charles,
Springfield, and Pearl McHaffie and husband Louie, Sparta; and many nieces and
nephews, and a great number of friends. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. April 2 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial was in McHaffie
Cemetery, Bruner.
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Davidson, Ethel 1908 - Nov 1967 CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: married Kenneth Davidson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Davidson, 59, Spokane were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Memorial Gardens Cemetery,
Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Davidson, a native of the state of Iowa, who spent most of her
life in Miranda, S. D. , moved to Spokane five years ago. She was a member of the
Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth; one son, Glenarvon, Renton,
Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Biggerstaff, Kansas City, Kan; one sister, Mrs. Cecil
Manback, Minneapolis, Minn. and seven grandchildren.
Davidson, Lester Marvin 23 Jan 1915 - 16 Mar 1998 CCH-N 25 Mar 1998
[Note: Son of William H. & Maybell (Johnson) Davidson]
Lester Marvin Davidson, age 83, of Sparta, died Monday, March 16, 1998, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born January 23, 1915 in Ozark and was the son of
William H. and Maybell (Johnson) Davidson. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II in the 81st Wildcat Division under General MacArthur. Throughout
his life he resided in and around Sparta, working for the Joe Howard Quarry and also
harvesting seasonal fruit in Washington State. Survivors include: two brothers, Woodrow
Davidson, Sparta; and Roy Davidson, Oldfield, and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Walter, Audreal and Loyd Davidson and
three sisters, Vernie Richardson, Mida Matthews, and Ruth Hale. A graveside funeral
was Thursday, March 19, in Monger Cemetery, north of Sparta, with Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Jean Walker and Bill DeWitt provided music. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral home.
Davidson, Loyd James 16 March 1913 - 29 Apr 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Son of William H. & Maybell (Johnson) Davidson]
Loyd James Davidson, 81, Sparta, died Friday, April 29, 1994. He was born
March 16, 1913 in Ozark and was the son of William H. and Maybell Johnson Davidson.
During World War II, Mr. Davidson served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Walter Davidson; two sisters, Mida
Matthews and Ruth Hale; and an infant sister. A brother, Audreal Davidson, died Friday
at the time of Loyd’s death. Survivors include three brothers, Lester and Woodrow
Davidson, Sparta, and Roy Davidson, Oldfield; a sister, Vernie Richardson, Utah; nieces
and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Sunday, May 1, in
Monger Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The Rev. Carl Thompson
officiated.
Davidson, May Bell (Johnson) 1881 - 17 Jul 1964 CCR 23 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: married William H. Davidson]
Funeral services for Mrs. May Bell Davidson, 83, Ozark, lifelong Christian
County resident, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Adams-Monger Chapel here with the Rev.
Roy Shipman officiating. Mrs. Davidson died at Springfield Baptist Hospital at 12:30
p.m. Friday. Surviving are six sons, Walter, Forsyth, Lloyd and Woodrow, Ozark, Lester,
Selah, Wash., Audie, Betandorf, Iowa, and Roy, Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Millie

Matton, Sacramento, and Mrs. Vernon Richardson, state of Utah; two brothers, Sherman
Johnson, Springfield and Arthur Johnson, Ozark and 24 grandchildren. Burial was in
Monger Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Davidson, Reginald O., Dr. Oct 1887 - 22 Aug 1960 CCR 25 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Columbus F. & Georgia A. Davidson; married 1910 Ethel Walker]
Complications arising from injuries suffered in a fall proved fatal Monday for a
longtime Springfield chiropractor and former resident of Ozark. Dr. Reginald O.
Davidson, 71, 911 East Madison, Springfield, died at St. John’s Hospital at 4:30 a.m..
Monday. Dr. Davidson became a chiropractor shortly after his marriage in 1910 to Ethel
Walker, also a chiropractor, and the two worked together until her death seven years ago.
Dr. Davidson continued to go to his office at 211 East Pershing until he was injured in a
fall at his home several months ago. Born near Ozark, Dr. Davidson graduated from
High School here and later attended Westminister College at Fulton. Later, he attended a
chiropractic college then located at Kimbrough and St. Louis in Springfield. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. George Brite and Mrs. Mary Coffman, Springfield and Mrs.
Mary Coffman, Springfield; a son, Dr. John W. Davidson of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. J.
W. Bruton, Springfield and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel with Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial
was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Davidson, Roy 1922 - 15 Jun 2006 SN-L 17 Jun 2006
Roy Davidson, age 83, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Thursday, June 15,2006,
in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June
18, 2006, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 19, 2006, in Oldfield Full Gospel Church, with burial in McHaffie
Cemetery.
Davidson, William E. 1886 - 22 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: married Blanche]
William E. Davidson, 82, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday in his home here after an illness
of several months. A retired railroader, he moved to Ozark from Harrison, Ark. about six
years ago, He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad trainmen and the
Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors. Mr. Davidson is survived by his wife, Blanche; one
sons, William E., Jr. Hollister, Calif. and two granddaughters. Services will be under the
direction of Adams of Ozark.
AND
Davidson, William E. 1886 - 22 Apr 1969 CCR 1 May 1969 p8
Funeral services for William E. Davidson, 82, Ozark were at 10:30 a.m. Friday in
Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Davidson died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 in his
home here after an illness of several months.
Davidson, Woodrow R. 3 Feb 1917 - 1 Jun 2003 CCH-N 11 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of William H. & Maybell (Johnson) Davidson]

Woodrow R. Davidson, 86, Osceola, formerly of Ozark, died June 1, 2003, in
Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born Feb.3, 1917, in Ozark, the son of William
H. and Maybell (Johnson) Davidson. Davidson was a long time resident of the OzarkSparta area and was a farmer. He loved to tell old stories, and always had a wonderful
smile. Until just a week ago he was able to walk to wherever he needed to go. Survivors
include a brother, Roy Davidson and his wife Emma, Oldfield; and numerous nieces, and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Walter, Audreal, Loyd,
and Lester Davidson; and three sisters, Vernie Richardson, Mida Mathews, and Ruth
Hale. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. June 3, in Monger Cemetery, north of Sparta
with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Davis, Albert L. 19 Mar 1884 - 3 Aug 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married Alpha Mary Roberts 1 Nov 1890 - 11 Jul 1983]
OZARK - Services for Albert L. Davis, 91, Elkhead, was at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Darrell and Howard Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Davis died at 10:52 p.m. Sunday in Springfield
General Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. He was a retired farmer and a
member of the Church of God Holiness. Survivors include his wife Alpha; a son, Alvin
of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Velma Inman, Theodosia; a brothers, Robert of
Springfield; and nine grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and four great great
grandchildren.
AND
Davis, Albert L. 19 Mar 1884 - 3 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
We would like to thank our friends, neighbors and relatives for the many acts of
kindness shown us at the death of our loved one, We would especially like to thank those
that visited in the home, for the food, phone calls, cards, and the floral offerings. A
special thanks to the Rev. Darrell Swearengin, Rev. Howard Swearengin, the singers,
pallbearers, the Harris Funeral Home and anyone that helped in any way. These acts of
kindness and sympathy will always be remembered. May God bless each of you. The
Albert Davis Family.
Davis, Alfred L. 1940 - 16 Jul 1951 CCR 19 Jul 1951
[Note: Son of Leonard & ? (?) Davis]
Tragedy struck Monday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Davis of
Springfield, formerly of Highlandville, when their son Alfred Leroy, 11, stepped into a
deep-water hole in the James River and drowned before help came to his rescue. Leroy
had gone fishing with his young friend Elwyn Loving, 8, and the latter’s father,
Raymond. The boys were playing in the shallow water about a half-mile downstream
from the bridge on Highway 123 north of Nixa. Mr. Loving set his fishing pole and
climbed the bank to show a hunter where he had seen a squirrel. While gone, he heard his
son call for help. Leroy had stepped into a hole made by a gravel dredge, and unable to
swim went under. Greene County Sheriff Glenn Hendrix, Deputies Cecil Reed and E. W.
O’Connor and volunteers tried grappling hooks and diving until the body was located
near the spot where he went down. Artificial respiration failed to revive the boy, who had

been under water nearly two hours. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in
Springfield, with burial in Maple Park cemetery. Leroy is survived by his parents, a
sister, Helen Marie, and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G.G. Davis of
Highlandville.
Davis, Allen Graham 16 Jul 1923 - 27 Oct 1999 CCH-N 3 Nov 1999
[Note; married Susie]
Allen Graham Davis, age 76, of Highlandville, died Wednesday, October 27,
1999 in his home. He was born July 16, 1923 in New Madrid, Missouri. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was proud to have been a Soldier. He
was in the trucking industry and later founded United Leasing Company out of St. Louis.
Mr. Davis was a past president of Missouri Quarter House Association. He was a loving
husband and father to his daughters. Survivors include: his wife, Susie; three daughters,
Jamie Reed, Highlandville, Lisa Harmon, St. Louis, and Christy Davis, Sedalia; four
grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Bruen, Colorado. Graveside services were 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 30, in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Dale Bond officiating. Military honors were provided by
the Tri-Lakes Veterans Memorial Team.
Davis, Allie 3 Mar 1873 - 1 Mar 1949 CCR 10 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of James Mattison & Mary Elizabeth ( Melton) Davis]
Allie Davis, 76, died at her home near Spokane, MO, Tuesday, March 1. She was
born and lived her entire life in Christian county. For fifty years she was a member of the
Baptist church. Survivors are four brothers and three sisters, besides a host of other
relatives. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, March 2 in the
Spokane Baptist church by Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial was in the Martin cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Davis, Alpha Mary (Roberts) 1 Nov 1890 - 11 Jul 1983 OH 1 Nov 1979 p B6
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Elizabeth Catherine (Martin) Roberts; married
10 Feb 1908 CCM Albert L. Davis 19 Mar 1884 - 3 Aug 1975; birthdate from
tombstone]
Alpha Davis Honored On 90th Birthday
More than 100 relatives including great grandchildren and friends of Mrs. Alpha
Davis of Sparta, widow of Ab Davis, gathered Sunday in Ozark City Park to honor her
with a picnic dinner on her 90th birthday. Following are the families attending: Mr. and
Mrs. Alvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Swearengin and family, all of Springfield; Mr.
and Mrs. John Green, Mr. and Mrs. James Davenport, all of Grandview, Mo. Mr. and
Mrs. Dale Davis and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Inman and family of Kansas City;
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Messenger and family of Rogersville. Mr. and Mrs. George Pickering
and daughter of Merriam, Kan. Neil Davis, Grandview, Mr. and Mrs. Randy Davis of
Adrian, Mo, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Davis and son of Blue Springs; Mr. and Mrs. Ron
Hughes of Leawood, Kan.; Mrs. Janice Henry of San Antonio, Texas; Miss Sandy Davis
of Butler; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Johnson and Becky of Elkhead. Mrs. Clarence
Umphres of Nixa; Miss Marilyn Davis, Ozark; Mr. and Mrs. Burnice Inman, Theodosia.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Johnson of Ava, Jeff Davis, Greg Davis and Dennis Davis of Butler.

Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Inman and daughters of Isabella. Mrs. Juanita Cannon, Gainsville,
Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Luce, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Inman and Kim, Mrs. Edith Billings,
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Reaves and family of Mountain Home, Ark.
Davis, Art 14 Sep 1885 - 31 Aug 1958
A resident of this area 20 years, Art Davis, 72, died Sunday morning at his home
in Battlefield, apparently the victim of a heart attack. A retired farmer, he is survived
only by a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Galbraith, 1225 North Jefferson. Services are to be
conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Herman Lohmeyer Chapel by the Rev. Clyde
Workmaster. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery. (Springfield Leader-Press – 1
September 1958)
Davis, Barney W. 1867 - May 1956
Death called one of Republic’s prominent pioneers at 1:40 o’clock last
Wednesday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, when B. W. (Uncle Barney)
Davis, 88, succumbed to a heart condition and infirmities of advanced years. The
deceased was a native of this community. He was born on a farm in the Wise Hill
District, south of this city, and spent his entire life in the vicinity of his birth. He
operated a farm southeast of Republic for many years and reared his family there. Upon
his retirement about 45 years ago he and his family came to this city and have since made
their home on East Elm Street here. A former mayor of Republic, “Uncle Barney”, as he
was known to his many friends, was a man of strong convictions and courage. He was a
devout member of the Church of Christ here and had served as an elder in the church
since its founding being a charter member. After moving here he did carpenter work and
painting. He possessed considerable musical talent and was considered one of the area’s
best old-time fiddlers. He loved the hymns of the church and enjoyed singing them very
much. He was held in highest esteem by his many friends. Survivors include his widow
of the home; one son, Walter Davis of Ontario, Cal., who is visiting here; six daughters,
Mrs. Emmett Grey of rural Billings, Mrs. Betty Newcomb of Washington, D. C., Mrs.
Hubert Edwards of Springfield, Mrs. Oren Adams of Fullerton, Cal., and Mrs. Russell
Bassore of Mt. Vernon, and Miss Tressie Davis of the home; 12 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren and other relatives and hosts of friends. Memorial services will be held at
2:30 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Church of Christ on East Grand Street here with
the pastor, Jesse Weatherwax, officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery,
south of Republic, under direction of Harris of Clever. Charles Henry, Albert and Fred
Davis and Leonard and Boyd Fugitt will serve as pallbearers.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 31 May 1956 in the margin.
Davis, Bertha Grace (?) Smith age 85 [5 Jan 1895 - Feb 1981 - SSDI - Monett, MO?]
Mrs. Davis of Billings Dies.
Services for Mrs. Davis 85 of Billings were held at 2 pm Monday in the Meadors
Funeral Home in Billings with Rev. Charles Fike officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died 6:30 pm in Aurora Community Hospital following a long
illness. Mrs. Davis was a lifelong Billings resident and was a member of the Billings
Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons: Edward E. Smith of Aurora, MO, Louis

Eugene Smith of Laird, CO. a half sister Mrs. Minnie Cunningham of Muskogee, OK and
5 Grandchildren. Contributed by Troy Smith.
Davis, Betty Jane (Duvall) 17 Nov 1936 - 18 Mar 2005 SN-L 19 Mar 2005 & SN-L 20
Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Leta Duvall]
Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Billings on March 18, 2005. She
was born on November 17, 1936, to Robert and Leta Duvall. She attended Central High
School and SMSU. She worked in the Springfield School System including Graff Vo
Tech. She was also employed at Cox North and Family Services, where she started The
Share Your Christmas Program. She retired from OTC in December of 2000. After
retirement she worked with the Meals on Wheels. She carried a current seat on the
Billings Board of Aldermen, and Billings Senior Housing. She enjoyed gardening,
antiquing and was an avid reader. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is
survived by her children, Mark and Stephani Davis, Springfield, Chris and Cathy Davis,
Strafford, Steve and Kathy Acker, Springfield; her grandchildren, Brian Davis, Heather
Peterson, Robyn Sanders, Sarah Acker, Mallory Acker, Hannah Davis, Rachel Burky,
Ashlee Davis; and one great-grandson, Drake Shane Sanders. She also leaves behind her
close friends, Anna House and Glenda Espy. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 20, 2005, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Arnold Cox
officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday prior to service. Burial will be at a
later date.
Davis, Betty Sue (Carson) 29 Dec 1949 - 18 Apr 2003
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Ramah (?) Carson; married Allen Davis]
Betty Sue Davis, 53, Ozark, died April 18, 2003 in her home. She was born Dec.
29, 1949, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Homer Dwight Carson and Ramah Stubbs. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Davis; her daughter, Jamie Reed; and her
father, Homer Carson. Survivors include her mother, Ramah Stubbs, Ozark; a brother,
H.D. Carson, Springfield; aunts, uncles, and several cousins. Services were at 10:30 a.m.
April 21, in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, with Father Ross Stuckey officiating
Davis, Charles 16 Dec 1904 - 11 Sep 1969 CCR 18 Sep 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel Grant & Ida Francis (Fisher) Davis]
Body Torn in Half
Rt. 1 Resident Dies When Struck by Car
Charles Davis, 64-year-old resident of Route 1, Ozark was instantly killed by a
car driven by 18-year-old Larry Matthews of Nixa about 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11. The
accident occurred in the 3800 black South Campbell Avenue in Springfield. Davis was
pronounced dead on arrival in St. John;s Hospitla where his body was taken by a
Springfield ambulance services. Sgt. Ken Hickman of the Greene County Sheriff;s office,
serving as acting coroner, investigated the accident. No citations were issued, either by
the sheriff’s office or Springfield police, who also made a report on the tragedy. The
body of the crash victim was completely severed at the hips by the force of the impact.
Davis was a native of Christian County and was employed as a caretaker for several
cemeteries in the Nixa vicinity. Survivors include two brothers, Bennie Davis of Twin

Falls, Idaho and Neal Davis, Route 1, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth of
Highlandville, Mrs. Beulah Rhodes, Route 1, Ozark, Mrs. Frona Harding, Nixa and Mrs.
Mildred White and Mrs. Belle Moss, both of Ontario, Calif. Funeral services were held at
2 p.m. Sunday in the Christian Union Church northwest of Highlandville with the Rev.
Ora Short officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Davis, Charles C. 11 Aug 1894 - 3 Nov 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Robert C. & Eliza E. (Davis) Davis; married Reathel Meacheam 7 Sep
1900 - 14 Jun 1988]
Funeral services for Charles C. Davis, 77, lifelong resident of Clever, will be at 2
p.m. Saturday in Cantrell Chapel in Clever with burial in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Davis,
a veteral of World War I and a member of the Church of Christ, died Wednesday
morning at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness, He is survived by his
wife, Reathel; one daughter, Mrs. Charlene Luginski, Springfield; a brother, Clarence of
Clever; and three grandchildren.
Davis, Charles E. 18 Jun 1927 - 12 Jul 1967 CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Paul W. & ? (?) Davis]
Charles E. Davis, 40, a former Greene County resident, died Wednesday morning
at his home in Buena Park, Calif. He had been in California the past 15 years. Survivors
are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Davis, Springfield; three sons, Paul, George and
Mark, all of Buena Park; and one sister, Mrs. Sue Chaffin, Ozark. Arrangements are
under direction of Ozark.
AND
Davis, Charles E. 18 Jun 1927 - 12 Jul 1967 CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Paul W. Davis]
Funeral services for Charles E. Davis, 40, a former Greene County resident who
died at his home in Beuna Park, Calif. were at 4 p.m. Friday, July 14, in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
AND
Davis, Charles E.
18 Jun 1927 - 12 Jul 1967
Funeral services for Charles E. Davis, 40, a former Greene County resident who
died at his home in Buena Park, Calif. were at 4 P.M. Friday, July 14, in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Printed
on July 20, 1967.
Davis, Charles R. 19 Jan 1891 - 1974 OH 14 Feb 1974 p6
[Note: Son of John Siegel & Rachel F. Davis; married 1 Mar 1913 Elizabeth Propes 10
Jun 1895 - 10 Oct 1943; married second Retha]
Fresno, Calif. - Charles R. Davis, born Jan. 19, 1891, died at his home in Fresno,
Calif. ______. He is survived by his wife, Retha of the home, ten children and a number
of grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Propes and two
children. Charlie, as his friends knew him, resided in the Sparta area most of his life,
moving to Fresno 26 years ago. A daughter, Louella Fletcher, resides at Sparta and a son,

Ivan Davis of Ozark. Interment was January 28 at Mountain View Cemetery with the
Rev. Emery W. Snyder officiating, under direction of Harry Palm Funeral Home.
Davis, Cindy Sue (Gryder) 2 Jun 1960 - 24 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Raymond C. & Grace (Head) Gryder; married 16 May 1986 Wesley
Davis]
Cindy Sue Davis, 41, died at 2:43 a.m. Sunday, October 24, 2001, at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born June 2, 1960, in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter
of Raymond C. and Grace (Head) Gryder. She was united in marriage May 16, 1986, to
Wesley Davis. Cindy, a longtime resident of the area, was a member of the Clever
Christian Church and worked as a cashier for the Wal-Mart in Republic. She enjoyed
crafts and sewing. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her
husband, Wes, of the home; a daughter, Crystal DeLong of Springfield; her mother,
Grace, of Clever; three brothers, Danny, of Rogersville, Larry, of Clever and Steve, of
Billings; two sisters, Sondra Wilson, of Clever and Judy Cowens, of Fair Grove. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2001, at Meadors Funeral
Home, Clever, with Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
Clever. Visitation was 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Missouri Kidney Program. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Davis, Cleda Pauline (Maples) 31 May 1913 - 29 Dec 1996
[Note: married Lyle Davis]
Cleda P. “Pauline” Davis, 83, Clever, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, December 29,
1996, in the Republic Park Care Center, following a long illness. Cleda was a lifelong
resident of the Clever area and for many years was the local telephone switchboard
operator for the Clever area. She and her husband, Lyle, were well known dairy farmers
until retirement. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by
her husband, Lyle; a sister, Cecil Stigall of Springfield; nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were at 1:30 p.m. January 1, 1997, at Meadors Chapel, Clever with Revs. Larkin
Haden and Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery.(Contributed by Hazel Messenger).
Davis, Clell 16 Aug 1915 - 8 Mar 1975 OH 13 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth (Propst) Davis; twin of William Davis]
SPARTA - services for Clell Davis, 59, Sparta, were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the
Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Theodore Kiethley officiating. Burial was in the
Shipman Cemetery. Mr. Davis died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the State Hospital in Nevada
where he had been a patient 27 years.
Davis, Clyde V. 1895 - 2 Nov 1963 CCR 7 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of Henry & ? (?) Davis; married Tressie]
Clyde V. Davis, 68, of Republic, died at his home Saturday following a long
illness. Surviving are his wife, Tressie; two daughters, Mrs. Marcella Bain, Pasadena,
Calif., and Mrs, Mildred McCroskey, Rt. 2, Billings; a son, Don, Ozark; his father, Henry
Davis, and a brother, Harold, both of 2121 N. Johnston; six grandchildren and a greatgrandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Republic Christian Church

with the Rev. M.E. Franks and the Rev. A. Taylor Mahaney officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Davis, D. Rex 25 Feb 1936 - 17 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Max & Eva Davis; married Coleen Funderburg]
D. Rex Davis, 52, of Nixa, died at 9:33 p.m. Aug. 17 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Davis were held Saturday in the Harris Funeral
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Denny R. Funderburg, Spencer, Iowa, officiating. Graveside
services and burial followed Sunday in Miriam Cemetery, Bethany. Mr. Davis was born
Feb. 25, 1936. A 1954 graduate of Bethany High School, Bethany, Missouri, he was a
1958 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia. He was a U.S. Army officer and
veteran, continuing to serve in the Army Reserve until 1969. Mr. Davis had been with
State Farm Insurance since 1959, and had resided in Nixa since 1975. Surviving are his
wife, Coleen; his parents, Max and Eva Davis, Bethany; a brother; Gary, New Hampton;
a sister, Jeanette Jarrett; Olathe, Kansas; an aunt, Fern Klindt, Creston, Iowa; his motherin-law, Helen Funderburg, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Davis, Daniel Jefferson 16 Feb 1891 - 29 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Huke Brantiuk & Lucinda (Johnson) Davis]
Jeff Davis, 78, of Sparta, died at 7:25 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield following a short illness. Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Sparta and is
survived by one nephew. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Sparta
Baptist church with the Rev. Gene Roberts officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery
under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Davis, Danny Wayne 1953 - 22 May 1972 CCR 25 May 1972 p4 & OH 25 May 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Wayne & ? ( ) Davis]
Funeral services for Danny Wayne Davis, 18, of Clever, will be at 10:30 a.m.
today in the Bible Baptist Church in Republic with the Rev. Oran Cobb officiating. Burial
will be in Harrington Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. He died in the state
hospital in Marshall morning after an illness of four years. He is survived by his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davis of Clever; a brother, Bruce Davis of the home; two sisters.
Kim, also of the home and Mrs. Sandra Billingsley of Republic; paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Davis, Republic.
Davis, Dorothy Mildred 14 May 1916 - 5 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
Dorothy Mildred Davis, 72, of Seymour, died at 7:40 p.m. Sept. 5 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Davis were
held Sept. 8 at the Bergman-Miller Chapel with Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial was in
Fordland Cemetery. A homemaker, Mrs. Davis attended the Fairview Church of Christ
and the Seymour Church of Christ. Her survivors include a daughter, Sharon Davis, of
Clinton; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Diana Davis, of Seymour; a grandson,
James Davis, Seymour; a granddaughter, Lisa Pogue, Sparta; a great-granddaughter, Lacy
Autumn Pogue, Sparta; three sisters, Annabell Terrill, Riverside, California, Eula

Humble, Rogersville, and Amy McMurry, Sparta; and a sister-in-law, Beulah Greene,
Springfield.
Davis, Dorothy S. (Salchow) Hess 9 Nov 1911 - 14 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of Albert W. & Lena Salchow; married ? Hess; married ? Davis]
Services for Mrs. Dorothy Hess Davis, a former Billings resident , will be at 11
a.m. in Phillips Funeral Chapel in Eldon. Second services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Meadors Chapel her with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating,. Burial will be in Smart
Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died early Saturday in Memorial Hospital in Jefferson City
following a short illness. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Helen Dodd, Billings and Mrs.
Mildred Fenton, Kansas City.
Davis, Edward F. 1895 - 12 Oct 1964 CCR 15 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: married Florence McReynolds]
Edward F. Davis, 69, former Christian County resident, died Monday at his home
at Bremerton, Wash., following an apparent heart attack. A resident of the Highlandville
community most of his life, Mr. Davis moved to Washington in 1951. He was a member
of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Florence; five sons, Wilford of
Highlandville and Homer, Billy, J. H. and Harold, all of Bremerton; three daughters, Mrs.
Lillie Meadows, Ozark, and Mrs. Mary Haslip and Mrs. Genelle Eby, both of Bremerton;
a brother, Jake, Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Allie Ruby, Fair Grove ; and 24
grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be in Bremerton .
Davis, Edward Ray 20 Oct 1954 - Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: Son of John & ? (Buchhart) Davis]
FORDLAND - Graveside services for Edward Ray Davis, 21, Davenport, Iowa
was at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fordland Cemetery with the Rev. K. Whitsett officiating. Mr.
Davis died at 10 a.m. Saturday in Davenport after a short illness. A spokesman for Marsh
of Fordland said the death was from natural causes. He had spent his entire life in
Davenport. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Davis, Davenport; one
brother, John Blake of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, Wallace Buchhart,
Davenport and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Etta Davis, Fordland.
Davis, Elmer 23 Mar 1911 - 31 Jul 1973 OH 2 Aug 1973
AND
Lee, James Adrian 31 Jul 1950 - 31 Jul 1973 OH 2 Aug 1973
[Note: Son of Adrian & ? (Maples) Lee; married ___win]
Hwy 160 Crash Claims Two Lives
A two-vehicle smashup in Hwy. 160 four miles south of Nixa claimed the lives
of both drivers and left a passenger in serious condition. The crash which occurred at 9
p.m. Tuesday killed James Adrian Lee, 23, of Ponce de Leon and Elmer Davis, 62 of
Springfield and seriously injured Gary Wayne Davis, 30, son of the elder Davis.
According to a younger brother, he is expected to “pull through’ but underwent extensive
head surgery and removal of his spleen at St. John’s Medical Center. Lee is survived by
his wife, __win and four month old son, __ Martin Lee of the home; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Adrian F. Lee, Spokane; one brother, John Ferrell Lee, Spokane. Other survivors

include his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Thelma Lee, Ponce de Leon; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Maples, Spokane and paternal great grandmother,
Mrs. Dicy Lee, Crane. Funeral arrangements for Lee are pending under the direction of
Harris of Ozark.
[Two photos and captions: Hardly recognizable as to make following a Hwy. 160 crash
Tuesday evening this 1968 Chevy pickup carried James Adrian Lee to his death, Scarcely
a part in the forward part of the vehicle remained unbroken. AND The 1972 Caprice was
totally demolished and its driver Elmer Davis killed and his son Gary Wayne Davis
seriously injured in the Hwy. 160 crash. The vehicle was towing a boat and trailer at the
time of the accident. Both were reportedly demolished.]
Davis, Elsie H. (Taylor) 4 Feb 1888 - 29 Mar 1967
CCR 30 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Reuben Davis 11 Apr 1878 - Jun 1971]
Mrs. Elsie H. Davis, 79, of 1320 West Catalpa, died at 9:02 p.m. yesterday in
Connelly Nursing Home following a lingering illness. Mrs. Davis, who had been in the
nursing home about three weeks, resided in Springfield for 21 years. She was a member
of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Surviving are her husband, Reuben; three daughters,
Mrs. Jesse Mathewson, Ozark, Mrs. Frank Phipps and Mrs. John Moore of Springfield;
two sons, Glen of Springfield and Lowell, Omaha, Neb.; one brother, John Taylor,
Drexel; two sisters, Mrs. Elvia Thomas, Spokane and Mrs. Ralph McMichael, Walnut
Shade; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at
1:30 p.m. Friday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Robert McCumber officiating,
Burial will be in Martin Cemetery near Spokane.
Davis, Emma E. (Glidewell) 24 Feb 1915 - 28 Nov 1937
[Note: Daughter of W. D. & ? (?) Glidewell; married Earl Davis]
Mrs. Emma Glidewell Davis, 22, died at the home of her father, W. D. Glidewell,
near Republic at 9 o’clock yesterday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services will
be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the residence, followed by burial in the Manley cemetery
under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors are her husband, Earl; two
daughters, Marcella and Norma Lee, her parents, six brothers and two sisters. The
Springfield Daily News, November 29 1937.
AND
Davis, Emma E. (Glidewell) 24 Feb 1915 - 28 Nov 1937
Mrs. Emma (Glidewell) Davis died Nov. 28 1937 at the home of her parents, Mr.
& Mrs. Will Glidewell at the age of 22 yrs, 9mos 4 days old. Rev Rosco Hardin & Rev.
Marvin Crocker conducted her funeral. Paul Barriers (sic) was: Emma Seals, Artie
Masteler, Avis Merritt, Pauline Glidewell, Jane Gautny and Helen Chastain. Flower Girls
was; Anna Lee Rodgers, Alta Norman, Fern Mitchell. Buried at Manley Cemetery (Sic).
Davis, Eppah (Claxton) 8 Jul 1909 - Jan 1989 OH 19 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of Harve J. & Lena M. Claxton; married Laverne Davis]
Eppah Davis, 79, of Springfield, died last week in her home. Services for Mrs.
Davis were held Jan. 16 at the Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Burial followed in Mount Rose
Memorial Park. Mrs. Davis was born in Grovesprings. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Laverne Davis. Surviving are her son, Bill, and his wife, Jane, of Rogersville;

two grandchildren, Lisa and Chris Davis; a brother, Dr. Freeman Claxton, Springfield;
and a sister, Eula Kincheloe, Lebanon.
Davis, Esther M. (Bastian) 15 Sep 1928 - 7 Mar 1973 OH 11 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of Theodore & ? (?) Bastian; married David R. Davis]
Nixa, - Funeral services for Mrs. Esther M. Davis, 44, of Nixa, were held
Saturday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa and John Elliott officiating, assisted by James
Angel. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery near here. Surviving are her husband, David
R., a daughter, Cathy Davis of the home, a son, Daniel R., Navy Seabees, Millington,
Tenn.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bastian, Ft. Wayne, Ind. and three sisters,
Mrs. Evelyn Obenour, South Bend, Ind. and Mrs. Virgil Marley and Mrs. Paul Wilman,
both of Fort Wayne.
Davis, Etta (Braden) 11 Nov 1901 - 24 Sep 1992 NN-E 7 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of William & Jane (Watts) Braden; married 6 Jun 1920 Asa Arron Davis
16 May 1900 - 1 Mar 1958]
Etta Davis, 90, Fordland, passed away Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Cox Medical
Center North, Springfield. She was born Nov. 11, 1901, in Christian County, to William
Braden and Jane Watts Braden. She was a member of the Fordland First Baptist Church.
Etta was married to Asa Arron Davis on June 6,1920, in Christian County. She was
preceded in death by her husband on March 1, 1958. Survivors include four sons,
Norman Davis and wife, Pearl, .Marshfield, John Davis and wife, Margaret, Davenport,
Iowa, Nolan Davis, Mt. Grove, and Donald Davis and wife, Bonnie, Fordland; two
daughter, Marie Burks and husband, Lester, Fordland, May Adamson and husband, Murl,
Mt. Grove; one sister Mary Thompson and husband, Carl, Sparta; 15 grandchildren, 25
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, Sept.
27, in First Baptist Church, Fordland, with the Reverends Roy Cantrell and John
Haywood officiating. Burial was in the Bruner Cemetery, Bruner.
Davis, Evalena (Johns) 3 Jul 1927 - 2 Oct 2006 SN-L 4 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Mae (Foster) Johns; married 30 Mar 1946 Jessie R. Davis]
Evalena Davis, 79, Rogersville, went home to be with the Lord, at 2:50 p.m.
Monday, October 2, 2006, in her home, after a five year courageous battle against breast
cancer. She was born July 3, 1927, in Sparta, Missouri, the daughter of the late Joe and
Mae (Foster) Johns. She was united in marriage on March 30, 1946, in Sparta to Jessie R.
Davis. Evalena was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She earned her teaching
certificate from Southwest Teachers College and began teaching in a one room
schoolhouse in Bruner, Missouri. After her marriage, she quit teaching to start a family.
She loved her family so much; she especially loved family reunions and the holidays. She
was a loving wife, mother, grandma and Bom Bom. She taught us many things. Among
these were how to stand up for what we believed and how to fight and never give up. She
was the bravest and most courageous person we have ever known. We will miss her very
much. The family would like to give a special thanks to Community Hospice of America
and special caregivers, Judy Long and Karen Allen. She is survived by her husband of
sixty years, Jessie; two sons, Gaylen Davis and wife, Earline, Dennie Davis and wife,
Patty, all of Rogersville; a daughter, Cheryl Wrinkle and husband, Terry, Marshfield; two

grandsons, Michael Davis, Minneapolis, Minn. and Jason Davis and wife, Carrie,
Fordland; two granddaughters, Tammy May and husband, Bryant, Ash Grove, and
Jessica Scott and husband, Jeff, Purdy; seven great-grandchildren, Kaylea, Shelby
Brooke, Shelby Dawn, Jesse, Colten, Isaac and Dylan; three brothers, Glen Johns and
wife, Vivian, Springfield, Clifford Johns and wife, Clara, Carthage, and Sammie Johns,
Sparta; a sister, Juanita Luttrull and husband, Herbert, Rogersville; several nieces,
nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, October 5, 2006, in Harmony Baptist Church, 5109 S. State Highway 125,
Rogersville, under direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville, with Pastor
Gary Merkel officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Rogersville.
Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. The family
request memorial donations to the Harmony Baptist Church Building Fund, 5109 S. State
Highway 125, Rogersville, MO 65742 and/or The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250, Dallas, TX 75244. Online condolences and
guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Davis, Frances Louise 1927 - 19 Oct 2005 SN-L 23 Oct 2005
Frances Louise Davis, age 78, of Ozark, formerly of Shady Cove, Oregon, passed
away Wednesday, October 19, in her daughter's home, near Ozark. Cremation is under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, with inurnment at a later date in Oregon.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice Care.
Davis, George 3 Feb 1908 - 16 May 1994 OH 18 May 1994
[Note: Son of Clark Wilson & Helen Marie (Martin) Davis; married Helen Anna 1 Apr
1906 - 7 Jan 1988]
George Davis, 86, Ozark, died Monday, May 16, 1994. He was born Feb. 3, 1908,
in Urbana, Ohio, and was the son of Clark Wilson Davis and Helen Marie Martin Davis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Anna Davis. Burial was Monday May 16 in
Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Davis, George Henry 22 Apr 1892 - 29 Nov 1967
CCR 7 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Robert E. & Eliza Davis; married Verda 30 Jun 1893 - Oct 1974]
George Henry Davis, 75, Clever, died at his home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday,
November 29. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Davis was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Verda; five daughters, Miss Maxine Davis, Kansas City, and
Mrs. Delores Little, Mrs. Henrietta Phillips and Mrs. Verda Lee Little, all of Clever; two
brothers, Charles and Clarence, both of Clever’ nine grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Methodist Church in Clever
with the Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery with Cantrell
in charge.
AND
Davis, George Henry 22 Apr 1892 - Nov 1967
George Henry Davis, 75, Clever, died at his home at 9:30 a.m. today. A lifelong
resident of Christian County, Mr. Davis was a retired farmer. Survivors include five
daughters, Miss Maxine Davis, Kansas City, and Mrs. Doris Little, Mrs. Dolores Hale,
Mrs. Henrietta Phillips and Mrs. Verda Lee Little, all of Clever; two brothers, Charles

and Clarence, both of Clever; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 29 November 1967.
Davis, Harold Jackson 17 Oct 1902 - 2 Oct 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married Marie]
Harold Jackson Davis, 74 of 2021 North Johnston, died about 9:45 a.m. Sunday in
his home after a long illness, He retired in 1965 from the city street department.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; two daughters, Mrs. Glenda Hayes, Ozark and Miss
Janice Davis, all of the home and six grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
the Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Claude Barkley
officiating. Burial will be in Maple Park
Cemetery
Davis, Hazel "Toots" (Williams) 16 Jun 1938 - 6 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of ames Floyd & Stella Pearl Williams; married 31 Mar 1950 Jim Davis]
Hazel "Toots" Davis was born on June 16, 1938 to James Floyd and Stella Pearl
Williams. She departed this life on October 6, 1999. She was married to Jim Davis on
March 31, 1960 and to this loving union three children were born. Toots was preceded in
death by her mother and father; her daughter Lisa Davis; and her sisters Judy Williams
and Colleen Welch. She left behind her loving husband Jim; her son Tom Davis; and her
daughter Julie Hedrick, all of Galena. She also left behind two granddaughters Jasmine
Collett and Sarah Hedrick; and one great-granddaughter Aurora Collett also of Galena.
Toots was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She lived for her family and for her
friends. She was always there with a helpful hand and a loving spirit. Throughout the last
year, with her daughter's battle with cancer, and subsequently her own battle with it, she
constantly thought about the welfare of others. Toots will be missed by all who knew and
loved her. Funeral services was held Saturday, October 9, 1999 at 2 p.m. in Sixty Five
Full Gospel Church, Spokane, MO, with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial
followed in Eisenhour Cemetery under the care and direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Davis, Helen Anna 1 Apr 1906 - 7 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: married George Davis 3 Feb 1908 - 16 May 1994]
Helen Ann Davis, 81, of Ozark, died Jan. 7 following the suffering of a stroke
Dec. 26. Mrs. Davis was buried at the Highlandville Cemetery; a graveside service for
the family is planned. She was a devoted wife and member of the Worldwide Church of
Christ. Her survivors include her husband, George, of Ozark; two daughters, Vivian
Meadows of Springfield, and Betty Calhoun of Carbondale, Illinois; a son, Bill Davis, of
Muncie, Indiana; 10 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
Davis, Henry Ford 13 Sep 1845 - 5 Sep 1918 CCR 13 Sep 1918 p1
[Note: married 23 Feb 1867 Hattie D. Robinson; married 1888 Mary (?) Bingham]
ENTERED INTO REST
Henry F. Davis, Civil War Veteran and Pioneer Resident Died At Home In Ozark

Henry F. Davis died at his home in Ozark at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 5,
1918, aged 72 years, 11 months and 22 days. Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon at the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Halle Glanville and at the
cemetery by the I. O.O. F. and Rebekah Lodges of Ozark, of which he had long been a
prominent member, with interment in the city cemetery. Henry Ford Davis was born in
Woodfield, Ohio September 13, 1845. There he grew to manhood and in 1863, entered
the service of his country in the civil war. After being honorably discharged, he returned
to Woodfield, where he taught several terms of school. In 1867, he took the western fever
and came to Springfield, Mo. On February 23d, he married Harriet D. Robinson, one of
his former pupils. To this union, four children were born, viz, Estella, Cora, Harvey and
Elsie. Cora died at the age of 4 years. Harvey died in Ozark at the age of 17 years, The
other two, Mrs. Stella Ball and Mrs. Elsie Moore are still living and reside at Cassidy. In
1888, he married Mrs. Mary Bingham of Trumball County, Ohio, who survives him. He
served the people of Christian County two terms as school commissioner and two terms
as collector of revenue. He was converted in his early married life and has been a
member of the Methodist Protestant Church of Cassidy. Mr. Davis was one of our
foremost progressive citizens, always taking a lively interest in the welfare of the
community in which he lived and universally on the right side on public questions that
affected to up building of his surroundings. He became a member of the Finley Lodge of
I.O.O. F January 20, 1893 and has been a loyal contributing member for over 25 years
and has been a member of the Rebekah Lodge from the time of its organization. Mr.
Davis had been in failing health for more than a year and since early spring, he had been
slowly but gradually sinking, for the last three weeks before his death, his falling was
rapid. He fully realized his condition and calmly transacted his business. His only
expressed regret was that he could not live to see the successful end of the war. In his
death, Ozark and Christian County have lost one of their best citizens and the family have
the deepest sympathy of their many friends.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to our many friend and neighbors, also
Dr. Young for his assistance and sympathy in the sickness and death of our beloved
husband, father and brother.
Mrs. Mary Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Ashford Ball and Family
Miss Ruth Davis
Mr. and Mrs. Wade Bingham and Family [Note: Donald Wade Bingham, son of
Mary (?) Bingham Davis]
Mr. And Mrs. H. H. Moore and Family
Mr. And Mrs. J. O. Douglass [Note: Mabel Bingham born 1875 daughter of Mary
(?) Bingham Davis; J. O. Douglass married Mabel Bingham 1893]
Davis, Ida Frances (Fisher) 21 Sep 1872 - 12 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: Daughter of Pete & Mary Ellen Fisher; married 1 Jan 1889 William Davis]
Ida Frances Fisher was born Sept, 21, 1872 near Ozark, the daughter of Pete and
Mary Ellen Fisher. On Jan. 1, 1889, she was united in marriage to William Davis, and to
this union six sons and five daughters were born. One son, Guy, passed away 33 years
ago at the age of 26. Mrs. Davis was converted at an early age and united with the

Christian Church at Highlandville, She entered into rest May 12, 1959 at her home on
Route 1, Ozark at the age of 86 years, seven months and 21 days. Survivors include her
husband, of the home; five sons, Bennie of Upland, Calif., Leonard of Springfield, Neal
and Charley of Ozark, and Roy of Nixa; five daughters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth of
Highlandville, Mrs. Belle Moss of Upland, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Rhodes of Ozark, Mrs.
Mildred White of Ontario, Calif, and Mrs. Frona Harding of Nixa; 27 grandchildren, 29
great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted
by the Rev. Roscoe Harding May 15 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa. Burial was in
Jones Cemetery.
Davis, J. H. 27 Feb 1930 - 16 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Ed F. & Florence (McReynolds) Davis]
J. H. Davis, 58, of Ozark, died at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Nixa Park Care Center
following a long illness. The body was cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Mr. Davis was born Feb. 27, 1930 in Highlandville, the son of Ed F. and
Florence (McReynolds) Davis. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Davis had
been a resident of this area since 1981, returning here from the state of Washington,
where he was employed in the delivery department of the Seattle P.I. at Bremerton.
Surviving are three sons, Larry E., Jeff A. and Kenny Lee Davis, all of Ozark; one
daughter, Angie L. Whitlock, Bremerton, Washington; two brothers, Wilford Davis,
Highlandville, and Harold Davis, Port Orchard, Washington; three sisters, Lillie
Meadows, Ozark, Mary Haslip, Silverdale, Washington, and Janell Miller, Squim,
Washington; one grandson, Jeffrey Christopher Davis, and two granddaughters, Christy
and Dusti Davis, all of Ozark.
Davis, Jacob E. “Jake” 15 Jan 1903 - 16 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of James H. & Mary E. (Coleman) Davis; married 16 Nov 1926 Ola C. Wolf
4 Sep 1910 - 26 Nov 1982]
Jake Davis, 88, a lifelong resident of Christian County and Highlandville, died at
2:50 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991, in Springfield Community Hospital. He was born Jan.
15, 1903, in Christian County, to James and Mary Davis. On Nov. 16, 1926, he married
Ola C. Wolf. They had four children. He became a member of Highlandville Church of
Christ in 1949. He was preceded in death by his wife. He is survived by two sons, Sam
Davis, Kirksville, and Frank Davis, Highlandville; two daughters, Betty Holstein, Ozark,
and Josephine Jones, Granite City, Ill.; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 10
step great-grandchildren; seven step great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Services were Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Davis, Jake 24 Feb 1882 - 1 Jul 1955 CCR 7 Jul 1955 p1
[Note: married Rosie]
Funeral services for Jake Davis, 73, who died July 1 following a lingering illness,
were held Sunday afternoon in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home, with Rev.
Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong
resident of Christian and Greene Counties. He had lived at 911 South Campbell,

Springfield, the past four years. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors
include his wife, Rosie; one son, Orval, of Ozark; three brothers, Lem and Robert of
Springfield and Albert of Elkhead; ten nieces, four nephews and a host of friends.
Davis, James Floyd 15 Jul 1924 - 14 Feb 2005 SN-L 15 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Maggie (Terry) Davis; married 29 Dec 1945 Ethel]
James Floyd Davis, age 80, Fremont Hills, died Monday, February 14, 2005. He
was born July 15, 1924,in Noel, Mo., the son of Charles E. and Maggie (Terry) Davis.
Mr. Davis served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a civil engineer serving
as project manager for the Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District for 37 years
before retirement. He and his wife, Ethel, were united in marriage December 29, 1945.
They moved to this area 17 years ago. Mr. Davis was a member of Fremont Hills Country
Club. He enjoyed golf as well as traveling, quail hunting and fishing. He was preceded in
death by his parents and one brother, Donald. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons,
Jim Ray Davis and wife Cari, Phoenix, Ariz., and Ted M. Davis and wife Karen, Nevada,
Mo.; two granddaughters, Kara Hendee and husband, Jed, and Rebecca Davis; one greatgranddaughter, Talia Hendee; two brothers, Robert C. Davis, Atlanta, Ga., and John W.
Davis, Noel,Mo.; and one sister Terry Maloney, Redlands, Calif. In accordance to his
wishes, Mr. Davis was cremated with no public services planned. A family memorial
service in his home will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Davis, James H. Jun 1872 - 21 May 1964 CCR 28 May 1964 p1
[Note: married Mary E. Coleman]
James H. Davis, 91, a long-time resident of Highlandville, died at 5 a.m. last
Thursday at his home two miles southeast of Highlandville. He is survived by two sons,
Ed of Bremerton, Wash. and Jake, Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Allie Ruby, Fair
Grove; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Benner, Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Frances Sissel,
Springfield; 20 grandchildren, 50 great grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Davis, James Herman 16 Aug 1905 - 11 May 1990 OH 17 May 1990
[Note: married Violet Phillips 6 Aug 1909 - 26 Mar 1966; married Velma]
James Herman Davis, 84, Clever, died Friday, May 11, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Care Center, following a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the
Clever area and a retired auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Velma; a brother,
John Davis, Tulsa, Okla.; a sister, Betty Little, Marshfield; many nephews and nieces.
Services were Monday in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. John Matthews
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
AND
Davis, James Herman 16 Aug 1905 - 11 May 1990
James Herman Davis, 84 Clever, died at 9:20 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Clever Area and a
retired auto mechanic. He is survived by his wife, Velma; a brother, John Davis, Tulsa,
Okla.; a sister, Betty Little, Marshfield; many nieces and nephews. Services will be at

1:30 p.m. Monday in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Rev. John Matthews officiating.
Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. The funeral home will be open after 3 p.m. today.
Hand written date of 5-11-90. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Funeral Card: JAMES HERMAN DAVIS Aug. 16, 1905-May 11. 1990. SERVICES
HELD Meadors Chapel-Clever, Mo. May 14, 1990, at 1:30 p.m. OFFICIATING Pastor
John Mathews ESCORTS Ray Rhodes, David Davis, Terry Davis, Wayne Bader, Keith
Rhodes, Jack Rasmussen MUSIC Nadeine Gold FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill
Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, MO. Contributed by Clever Older
Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Davis, James Matt age 75
[Note: married Iva]
James Matt DAVIS, 75 Crane, died early Friday in the Veteran’s Administration
Hospital in Fayetteville AR. He is survived by his wife, Iva; one daughter, Mrs. Effie
MORROW, 1410 West Talmadge; two sisters, Mrs. Dice LEE, Ponce de Leon, and Mrs.
Frances BROWN, Spokane; two brothers, Steve, Spokane, and Rubin, Springfield.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev.
Ora SHORT officiating. Burial will be in the Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of
Manlove of Crane. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, Jesse Sterling 18 Dec 1869 - 25 Oct 1961 CCR 26 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Francis Marion & Minerva (Wilkerson) Davis; mar/1 Martha Ann
Johnson; mar/2 Madora Ann Caudle who had mar/1 Hedgpeth & mar/2 Faucett]
Services for Jesse Sterling Davis, 91, a lifelong resident of Sparta, who died at
12:05 a.m. Wednesday at the home of a son, Austin of Sparta will be at 1 p.m. Friday in
the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Monger
Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors
include two other sons, Lum Ray Davis of Galloway and Tom Davis of Rogersville; a
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Copeland of Rogersville; 12 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren
and a brother, Jeff Davis of Hamilton, Mont.
Davis, John Franklin, Jr. 11 Sep 1931 - Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: Son of John Franklin & ? (?) Davis; married Dixie]
NIXA - John Franklin Davis, Jr., 44, Nixa, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Davis was a meatcutter for Safeway
Stores, Inc., Springfield for 18 years. He was a US Navy Korean War veteran, a member
of the Catholic church, a member of the Meatcutters Union, Local No. 340 and Post No.
78 of the American Veterans. He was a past commander of the American Veterans Post
No. 82. Survivors include his wife, Dixie; three sons, Gregory Mark and Jeffrey Allen,
addresses unknown, and John Franklin Davis, III, of the home; two daughters, Mrs..
Cynthia Jean Jackson and Miss Jennifer Davis, addresses unknown; a step-son, Robert
Edward Nalley and a step-daughter, Miss Okeval Renee Nalley, both of the home; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John F. Davis, Sr., Half Pone Point, Md.; three sisters, Mrs. Jacqie
Meares, Fayetteville, N. C., Mrs. Dolly Fink, Pakistan, and Mrs. Carol Miller, Upper
Marlboro, Ms. and a grandson. Arrangements were announced by Ralph Thieme.

AND
Davis, John Franklin, Jr. 11 Sep 1931 - Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
Services for John Franklin Davis, Jr. 44, Nixa, were at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Agnes
Catholic Church with the Rev. Ralph Duffner officiating. Burial was in National
Cemetery with military rites by the U. S. Naval Reserve and the Amvets. Mr. Davis died
at 4:50 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness.
Davis, John Green 1 Aug 1877 - 8 Aug 1948 CCR 12 Aug 1948
Word was received here this week by George T. Breazeale, of the death of John
G. Davis, a former resident of the Highlandville community. Mr. Davis died Monday
evening at the family home in Whittier, Calif. Burial was at Whittier with Masonic rites.
Davis, John Luther “Luke” 1 Jan 1911 - 21 Mar 1967 CCR 30 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Clarence & Minnie Ann (Chastain) Davis; married Redia L. Rogers 10
Dec 1913 - 10 Apr 1992]
Luke Davis, 56, operator of a service station in Clever, was dead on arrival at
Burge-Protestant Hospital at 8:30 p.m. March 21. He suffered an apparent heart attack.
Surviving are his wife, Redia; his mother, Minnie; and a brother, Lyle, all of Clever.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Methodist Church in Clever with the Rev.
Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery with Cantrell in charge.
AND
Davis, John Luther “Luke” 1 Jan 1911 - 21 Mar 1967
Funeral services for Luke Davis, 56, Clever, will be a 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Methodist Church here with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial will be in Mount
Carmel Cemetery with Cantrell in charge. Mr. Davis, a service station operator was dead
on arrival at Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday after suffering
an apparent heart attack.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 on it.
Davis, John S. 28 Mar 1862 - 7 Jun 1956 CCR 21 Jun 1956 p7
[Note: Son of Francis Marion & Minerva (Wilkerson) Davis]
Funeral services for John S. Davis, 96, who died June 7, 1956, were held June 13
in the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Shipman
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include five
sons, Frank Davis of Hollister, Mo., John Davis of Parlien, Calif., Will Davis of Sparta,
Charles Davis and Fred Davis of Fresno, Calif, and one daughter Mrs. _arl Shipman, also
of Fresno; 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four brothers Jeff and and -nie
David of Montana; Sterling Davis of Sparta and Dave Davis of Springfield. The deceased
spent most of his life in Missouri but his last days were spent in California with his
daughter where his death occurred.
Davis, John William 6 Jun 1882 - 16 Jun 1959
[Note: married Nora; - dates from tombstone]
John W. DAVIS, 86, a retired farmer of the Reeds Spring community, died
Friday night (?/? 1959) in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Iva DAVIS, Crane, after a long

illness. Other survivors are his wife, Nora, another daughter, Mrs. Mertie NASH, San
Francisco; two sons, Paul, Reeds Springs, and Houston, Klamath Falls OR; a sister, Mrs.
Mollie COOPER, of Springfield; two brothers, Sammy G., Nixa, and Otis, Wapanucha,
OK. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Eisenhour Church with burial
in the church cemetery, with Manlove of Crane in charge. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, Julia Ann (? ) Ridenour 1891 - 21 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Ann Davis, 79, a resident of Sweden, Mo. 45
years, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sweden Church. The Revs. Tom Johnson and Carl
Willis officiated. Burial was in Thornfield Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of
Ava. Mrs. Davis died at 2 p.m. Wednesday, No. 18, in Mansfield Hospital. Surviving are
four daughters, Mrs. Flora Jane Johnson, Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Berta Aikers, Wichita,
Kan., Mrs. Anna Killburn, Ava. and Mrs. Ella Ray Stewart, Sweden; six sons, Edward
Henry Ridenour, Ozark, Joseph Richard Ridenour, Pasedena, Calif, James Bennett Davis,
Selah, Wash., John Calvin Davis, Johnson City, Tenn., Clyde Jay Davis, Davenport, and
Ira C. Tracy Davis, Forest Hills, La.; and two sisters, Mrs. Zara Bartlette, California state,
and Mrs. Bell Turner, Sunnyside, Wash.; 37 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and
three great great grandchild.
Davis, Kimberly Ann 1960 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
AND
DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
AND
Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]
Wreck Kills Three
Three women were killed in a two-vehicle accident between Clever and Republic
Friday. Four other persons were injured in the accident in which a Jeep pickup driven by
Susan Felicia Spence, 16, Route 1, Clever, was traveling northbound at an excessive rate
of speed, according to the state highway patrol. Her pickup went out of control, skidded
onto the wrong side of the highway, struck another vehicle driven by Martha Jane Nelson
head-on and pushed the Nelson vehicle into a ditch. Persons killed in the accident
include: Mrs. Nelson, 41, of Route 1, Billings. Edwina Ruth DeVore, 47, Route 1,
Billings, the sister-in-law of Mrs. Nelson, and Kimberly Ann Davis, 15, Clever, a
passenger in the car driven by Miss Spence. Injured in the Christian County accident
were; Miss Spence, facial injuries, loss of teeth, left leg injuries and possible internal
injuries. David Joe Nelson, 13, son of Mrs. Nelson, Kerry Joe Nelson, 11, also son of
Mrs. Nelson. Elizabeth Grace Gray, 53, Route 1, Billings, a passenger in the Nelson car.
AND
DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
AND
Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]

CLEVER - Double services for Mrs. Martha Jane Nelson, 41, and Mrs. Edwina R.
DeVore, 47, both of Billings, were at 2:30 p.m. today in the Clever High School gym
with the Revs. Howard L. Boyd, Larkin Haden and James Smith officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Nelson
and Mrs. DeVore, who were sisters-in-law were killed Friday evening in a highway crash
on Route P, two miles north of Clever. Contributions for both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs.
DeVore may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church memorial fund.
Davis, Lela (Gooch) 1909 - 15 Dec 1961 CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: married James Davis]
Funeral services and burial for Mrs. Lela Gooch Davis, 52, who died Friday in a
hospital in San Francisco, were held there Monday. Mrs. Davis, formerly of Nixa, is
survived by her husband, James; two sons, James, Jr. and Thomas, both of San Francisco;
one sister, two brothers, four half-sisters and four half-brothers.
Davis, Lena (Neaves) 1889 - 9 Mar 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: married Lewis H. Davis]
Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Mrs. Lena Davis, 70, of Nixa who died
Wednesday morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Davis was a member of the
First Baptist Church at Nixa. Her grandmother Neaves is credited with giving Christian
County its name. Survivors include her husband, Lewis H. Davis, a daughter, Mrs.
Dorothy Neal of Nixa; a brother, Roy Neaves of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters,
Mrs. Frances Viles of Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Mrs. Leona Campbell of Newport Richey,
Fla. and her mother Mrs. Martha Neaves of Springfield. Harris Funeral Home of Nixa is
in charge of arrangements.
Davis, Leonard 1911 - Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: No legible tombstone in cemetery readings]
Former Resident Killed in Iowa Auto Accident
Funeral services are still incomplete for a former Christian County resident,
Leonard Davis, 56, who was found dead with a companion in an overturned auto beneath
a bridge on Hwy. 34 about seven miles west of Chariton, Iowa Tuesday afternoon. The
other victim, 41-year-old Gerald R. McKnight, of near Chariton, had been missing from
his job in Chariton for a week. A missing person report on McKnight had been issued
Tuesday morning, according to reports. The bodies had been in the overturned car with
its roof caved in for a number of days, according to law enforcement officers. The car
apparently hit an embankment, flipping over on its top beneath the bridge obscuring the
wrecked vehicle from passing motorists. There was no water under the bridge. Funeral
home attendants in Chariton said both men had been expected at the home of McKnight
on Christmas Day. The two men were crushed from the impact of the one-car accident,
funeral home attendants said. Mr. Davis, whose last address is listed as Des Moines, is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Stewart and Miss Dianna Faye Davis, both of
Springfield; and three brothers, Benny, Twin Falls, Ida., Charley, Walsh, Colo, and Neal,
Route 1, Ozark. Other survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth,
Highlandville, Mrs. Belle Moss, Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Rhodes, Route 1, Ozark,

Mrs. Fron Harding, Nixa and Mrs. Mildred White, Ontario. The body of Mr. Davis was
returned to Ozark for services and burial here under direction of Harris.
AND
Davis, Leonard 1911 - Dec 1967 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
Funeral services for Leonard Davis, 56, Des Moines, Iowa, a former Christian
County resident, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating, Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Davis was one
of two persons killed in a one-car traffic accident near Lucas, Iowa.
Davis, Leonard Glen D. 16 Apr 1913 - 28 Aug 1992 NN-E 2 Sep 1992
[Note: married Viola Mullins; married Lillian Iola Holstein 23 Jan 1918 - 24 Jan 2007
who married first Tuter]
Leonard Glen D. Davis, 79, Ozark, died Friday, Aug. 28, in his home.
He was born in Christian County, the son of Ruben and Elsie Davis. He was preceded in
death by his parents, his wife, Viola, and a stepson Gary Tuter. He is survived by his
wife, Lillian of the home; two sons, Jerry, Highlandville; and Kenny, Walnut Grove;
three sisters, Lottie Choltz, Glessa Phipps, and Margie Moore, all of Springfield; one
brother, Lowell Davis, Omaha, Neb.; three stepchildren, Gale Tuter, Ozark; Dennis
Tuter; Springfield; Darlene Burton, Springfield, step-grandchildren, Stephanie
McPhetridge, Springfield; Lisa Tuter, Springfield; Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Sisco, Nixa; Rick
Tuter and Rhonda of Nixa; Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Ellis, Republic; Kent and Shelly Tuter,
Nixa; Mr. and Mrs. Tam Williams, Springfield; Brandi Burton, Springfield; six greatgrandchildren, Lindsay McPhetridge, Kriston Reese, lsaiah Sisco, Adam and Ashalyn
Ellis, Chelsea Tuter; and numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and
friends. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Harris Colonial Chapel, with the Rev.
Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery.
Davis, Leota L. (Inman) 17 Feb 1930 - 29 Oct 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of Gerald D. & Birchie (Gideon) Inman; married Floyd S. Davis]
OZARK - Services for Leota I. Davis, 47, Louisburg, Kan., a former Chadwick
and Sparta resident, were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev.
Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Fairview cemetery near Sparta. Mrs. Davis who
lived in Louisburg for about 15 years, was a member of the Assembly of God Church
here. She is survived by her husband, Floyd S,; three sons, Ronnie of Louisburg, Randy
of Eolia and Richy of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Laverne Muncy, Louisburg; her father,
Gerald Inman, Chadwick; two half-brothers, Junior Inman, Fordland and Bob Inman, St.
Johnsbury, Vt; a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Williams of the state of Idaho; and four
grandchildren..
Davis, Leslie 6 Feb 1902 - 16 Dec 1966 CCR 22 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: married Vada 4 Apr 1905 - Apr 1977]
Funeral services for Leslie Davis, 64, a lifelong resident of the Spokane
community, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fate
Montgomery officiating. burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mr. Davis, a retired farmer, died at 7:23 a.m. Friday in his home two miles west
of Spokane. Survivors include his wife, Vada; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Mae Keltner,

Ponce de Leon, and Mrs., Mary Lucille Shirkey, Spokane; one son, Donald W.,
Fayetteville, Ark.; one brother, Johnny, Crane; four grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Davis, Lester H. 26 Nov 1900 - 8 Apr 1963 SL-P 10 Apr 1963 & CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of Edward & Elizabeth ( ) Davis; married Edith E. Johnson 13 Oct 1899 - 19
Jan 1973]
Lester H. Davis, 62, Route 1, Brookline, died at 10:30 a.m. in Burge-Protestant
Hospital in Springfield. A resident of Greene County most of his life, Mr. Davis as a
member of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Edith; four sons,
Raymond, Detroit, Everett, Route 2, Republic, Edward, Route 1 , Brookline and Oren
908 South Avenue, Springfield; three brothers, Robert 638 West Standford, Perry, 2333
West Walnut, and Albert 713 Southwest Avenue, all of Springfield, a sister, Mrs.
Georgette Stennett, Indianapolis, Ind., and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Thursday at Wilson Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Charley Workman
officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery under direction of Harris
Davis, Lillian Iola (Holstein) Tuter 23 Jan 1918 - 24 Jan 2007 SN-L 26 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Harley & Hester (Baird) Holstein; married Henry Wilbert Tuter, Jr.
18 Nov 1918 - 14 Jul 1949; married Leonard Glen D. Davis 16 Apr 1913 - 28 Aug 1992]
Lillian Iola (Tuter) Davis, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, January 24,
2007, in St. John's Hospital. She was born January 23, 1918 in Highlandville, the
daughter of Harley and Hester (Baird) Holstein. Lillian had lived most of her life in
Christian County. She was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Lillian was
baptized at Riverdale when she was 16. She loved spending time with her grandkids.
Survivors include two sons, Gale Tuter, of Brookline, and Dennis Tuter, Springfield; a
daughter, Darlene Baldvin, Springfield; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and
three great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Betty Holstein; two stepsons, Jerry Davis,
Walnut Grove, and Kenny Davis and wife Debbie, Walnut Grove; two nieces; and a
nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gary Tuter; her husband,
Henry Wilbert Tuter, Jr. in 1949; and husband Glen Davis in 1992. A funeral service will
be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Gary Phipps and Frank
Bostic officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4
p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
AND
Davis, Lillian Iola (Holstein) Tuter 23 Jan 1918 - 24 Jan 2007 CCH-N 31 Jan 2007
Lillian Iola (Tuter) Davis, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24,
2007, in St. John's Hospital. She was born Jan. 23, 1918, in Highlandville, the daughter
of Harley and Hester (Baird) Holstein. Lillian had lived most of life in Christian County.
She was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Lillian was baptized at Riverdale
when she was 16. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include: Two
sons, Gale Tuter, Brookline, and Dennis Tuter, Springfield; a daughter, Darlene Baldvin,
Springfield; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and three great-great
grandchildren; a sister in law, Betty Holstein; two stepsons, Jerry Davis, Walnut Grove,
and Kenny Davis and wife Debbie, Walnut Grove; two nieces; and a nephew. She was
preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gary Tuter; her husband, Henry Wilbert Tuter,

Jr. in 1949; and husband Glen Davis in 1992. A funeral service was held Jan. 29 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Gary Phipps and Frank Bostic officiating. Burial
followed in Selmore Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Davis, Lincoln Basil 14 May 1905 - 28 Jun 1957 CCR 4 Jul 1957 p1
[Note: Son of Jim & ? (?) Davis; married 20 Mar 1928 Opal]
Funeral services for Lincoln Basil Davis, 52, who died June 28, were held
Sunday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville school auditorium, with the Rev.
Blevins and the Rev, Harding officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Davis, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Davis, was born May 14, 1905. He was united in marriage to Opal Grider on March 20,
1928, and to this union four children were born. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal
Davis; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Stockard and Mrs. Patsy Smith of Springfield and
Mrs. Helen Stewart of Peoria, Ill; one son, Jack Davis of Springfield; one sister, Allie
Ruby of Fair Grove; three brothers, Jake David of Highlandville; Edd Davis of
Btremerton, Wash; and Bill Davis of Rockford, Ill; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis
of Highlandville and seven grandchildren.
Davis, Linnie Loel (Thompson) 1902 - 7 Oct 1964 CCR 8 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; married Clarence E. Davis]
Mrs. Lennie Loel Davis, 61, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at her home, Route 1,
Clever. Surviving are her husband, Clarence; a daughter, Mrs. Lenora Shelton, 1425
Roanoke, Springfield; a son, Burl Davis, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Bryan, 1935
South Kimbrough, Springfield and Mrs. Voultress Chapman, Arlington, Tex.; five
brothers, Leonard Thompson, Mt. Vernon, Glen Thompson, Billings, Ray Thompson,
Ash Grove, Noel Thompson and Harold Thompson, both of Republic and two
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever Methodist Church, with
the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell.
AND
Davis, Linnie Loel (Thompson)
1903 - Oct 1964
Mrs. Linnie Loel Davis, 61, died at 10:30 a.m. today at her home, Route 1,
Clever. Surviving are her husband, Clarence; a daughter, Mrs. Lenora Shelton, 1425
Roanoke, Springfield; a son, Burl Davis, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Bryan, 1935
South Kimbrough, Springfield, and Mrs. Voultress Chapman, Arlington, Tex.; five
brothers, Leonard Thompson, Mt. Vernon, Glen Thompson, Billings, Ray Thompson,
Ash Grove, Noel Thompson and Harold Thompson, both of Republic; and two
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 7 October 1964 in the margin.
Davis, Lisa Ann 11 Nov 1968 - 7 Mar 1999 CCH-N 10 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Hazel Davis]
Lisa Ann Davis was born Nov. 11, 1968 and departed this life early Sunday
morning, March 7th, after a long battle with cancer. Lisa was the loving daughter of Jim

and Hazel Davis of Galena, Mo. She left one sister, Julie Hedrick of Galena, Mo. and one
brother Tom Davis of Galena, Mo. She was a devoted aunt to Sarah Hedrick of Galena,
Mo. and Jasmine Hedrick Collette of Cape Fair, Mo. And a great-aunt to Aurora Bryanna
Collette of Cape Fair, Mo. Lisa left numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who
loved her. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Floyd and Stella Williams of
Kissee Mills and Everett and Lucy Davis of Reeds Spring. Lisa was a computer
programmer for Dairy Farmers of America, for several years. She loved her job and her
friends there. She had also worked for Silver Dollar City and for the State of Missouri.
Lisa loved life and her family and friends. She made a difference in each life she touched.
She will be missed. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wed.. March 10, 1999 in 65 Full Gospel
Church, Spokane, Mo. With the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in
Eisenhour Cemetery Spokane, Mo. Under the direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home,
Ozark, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America
1765 Bee Creek Rd. Suite 6. Branson, Mo. 65616, and American Cancer Society P.O.
Box 50647 Springfield, Mo. 65805.
Davis, Louisa Elnora (Hicks) 3 Feb 1875 - 31 May 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Elnora DAVIS, 88, who died at the home of a daughter
here Friday, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Eisenhour Church on Highway 65 (Hwy 160)
North of Reeds Springs. Burial will be in the church cemetery, under the direction of
Manlove Funeral Home. Mrs. DAVIS is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Iva DAVIS of
Crane, whom she was visiting at the time of her death, and Mrs. Mertie NASH, of CA,
two sons, Houston, of the state of OR; and Paul, of Reeds Springs; three sisters, Mrs.
Florence PATTERSON of Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle PARK, of Fort Morgan CO., and
Mrs. Villa MASON, Pallisade CO; and 17 grandchildren. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, Loyd Byrl 23 Jun 1927 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
Loyd Byrl Davis, 61, of Branson, formerly of Sparta, died Oct. 26 at the
Northside Nursing Home following a long illness. Services for Mr. Davis were held Oct.
29 at Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Jerry Hall officiating. Burial was in
Shipman Cemetery, Sparta. Survivors include two brothers, Floyd Davis, Louisburg,
Kansas, and Rosco Davis, Fresno, California; four sisters, Lorene Yoder, Eldorado
Springs, Elvis Davis, Fresno, California, Cleta Womack, Kansas City, and Louella
Fletcher Sweezer, Moberly; and several nieces and nephews.
Davis, Lucy (Draper) 14 May 1911 - 27 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Arthur P. & Annie Laurie (Hilton) Draper]
Lucy Davis, 78, of Lebanon, died May 27 at the Breech Medical Center.
Memorial services for Mrs. Davis will be announced at a later date, The body was
cremated under the direction of Palmer-Pickering Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis was a
retired elementary school teacher, having taught in the Sarcoxie and Waynesville school
district,. Surviving are a son, Arthur Warren Davis, St. Louis; a daughter, Mary K,
Pearson, Jefferson City; two sisters, Polly Moore, Lebanon, and Elizabeth "Bibs"
Breazeale, Ozark; a brother, Ned Draper, Lebanon; two grandchildren; and many niecesand nephews.

Davis, Madora Ann (Caudle) Hedgpeth Faucett 15 Apr 1875 - 2 Apr 1949 CCR 8 Sep
1949
[Note: Daughter of Samuel W. & Lucinda V. (Yeary) Caudle; married 17 May 1896
William A. Hedgpeth; married 16 Jan 1900 George Faucett 1831 - before 1910; married
2 May 1923 Jesse Sterling Davis 18 Dec 1869 - 25 Oct 1961]
Madora Ann Davis, 74, died Friday, Sept. 2, at her home near McCracken. She
was a member of the Spring Hill Baptist church. Survivors are her husband, Sterling
Davis, one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Beck of the home; and four stepsons, Austin Davis of
Sparta, Mo., Lum of Galloway, Mo., and Ray and Tom, both of Rogersville, Mo. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Linden Chapel by Rev. Roy Shipman
with burial in the Linden cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Davis, Mamie Catherine (Bilyeu) 26 Oct 1926 - 7 Feb 2005 SN-L 9 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Dora Bilyeu; married Claude Davis]
Mamie Catherine Davis, 78, Ozark, passed away Monday, February 7, 2005, in
Cox Medical Center South, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 26,
1926, in Taney County, the daughter of Arthur and Dora Bilyeu. Catherine was employed
at Hagale Industries for 20 years. Her favorite pastimes were enjoying her flowers,
gardening, and taking rides in the country. Survivors include her daughter, Janice
Hoffman, Crane; two sons, Donald Davis and wife Dolores,Springfield, and Claude Ray
Davis, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a great-great grandson;
three sisters, Ruby, Betty and Mary; and three brothers, Ike, Rex and Larry. She was
preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Delbert and Emery Bilyeu; and her
husband of 32 years, Claude Davis. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon Thursday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Davis, Mary E. (Coleman) 23 Jan 1879 - 28 Sep 1958 CCR 2 Oct 1958 p1
[Note: married James H. Davis]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Davis, 70, who died Monday, Sept. 29, at her
home in Highlandville, after a long illness, were held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the
Highlandville school auditorium, with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating, Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a
lifelong resident of the Highlandville community and a member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, James H. Davis; three sons, Edward T. Davis of
Bremerton, Wash., Jacob E. Davis of Highlandville and William W. Davis of Arlington,
Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. Allie Ruby of Fair Grove; one brother, Frank I. Coleman of
Compton, Calif; 20 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.
Davis, Matilda Ellen 19 Feb 1842 - 11 Jan 1936
Mrs. Matilda Ellen Davis, 94, died after a short illness at 4:40 o’clock this
morning in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Cooper of Route No. 6. She formerly
lived at 1000 East Belmont Street. Mrs. Davis also is survived by four sons; H. H. Davis
of Oskaloosa, Iowa, S. G. Davis of Highlandville, James G. Davis of Oklahoma and J. W.
Davis of Reeds Spring; 29 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Mrs. Davis came to Missouri ion 1885 from Lucas County, Iowa. She was a

member of the Church of Christ at national and Madison. Funeral services will be at 2
o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa with burial there under
direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer. The Rev. Roscoe Hardin will officiate. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, January 11, 1936} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Davis, Minnie Ann (Chastain) 11 Apr 1888 - 24 Nov 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Daughter of William & Martha ( ) Chastain; married Clarence A. Davis 12 Feb
1888 - 12 May 1916]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Ann Davis, 84, of Clever were at 2 p.m. today in
the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery, under the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home. Mrs. Davis died
Tuesday morning in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. She was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Lyle Davis of
Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Maples of Clever; Mrs. Genette Wilkinson and Mrs.
George DeGraffenreid, both of Springfield; and three brothers, Bill, Truman, and Herman
Chastain, all of Springfield.
AND
Davis, Minnie Ann (Chastain) 11 Apr 1888 - 24 Nov 1972
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Ann Davis, 84, of Clever will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, south of here, under the direction of Cantrell Funeral
Home. Mrs. Davis died Tuesday morning in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short
illness. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include one son,
Lyle of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Maples, of Clever, Mrs. Genette Wilkinson and
Mrs. Georgia DeGraffenreid, both of Springfield; and three brothers, Bill, Truman and
Herman Chastain, all of Springfield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1972 on it.
Davis, Nancy Ellen (Ware) 16 Jul 1944 - 8 Sep 2004
SN-L 10 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Clayton & Mattie (Stewart) Ware; married 29 Jul 1961 Jerry Eugene
Davis]
Nancy Ellen Davis, age 60, of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8,
2004, in Walnut Grove, where she had recently moved. She was born July 16, 1944, in
Ottawa County, Okla., the daughter of Clayton and Mattie (Stewart) Ware. She and Jerry
Eugene Davis were united in marriage on July 29, 1961. She loved being around children
and her family. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; seven brothers and sisters and their
spouses, Buddy and Cleata Ware, Columbus, Kan., Clell and Loretta Ware, Cardin,
Okla., Johnny and Margie Ware, Marysville, Calif., Jack Ware, Goodman, Mo., Charles
Ware, Nixa, Deloris and Mike Woods, Taneyville, and Roberta Meyers, Nixa; 34 nieces
and nephews; and 55 great nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death as well
as six brothers and sisters, Annvera McBride, Dorothy Searcy, Dora May Smith,
Catherine Inman, Delbert Ware and Clayton Robert Ward Jr. Funeral services will b e1
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Gary Phipps
officiating. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home.

AND
Davis, Nancy Ellen (Ware) 16 Jul 1944 - 8 Sep 1944
CCH-N 22 Sep 2004
Nancy Ellen Davis, 60, Highlandville, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, in Walnut
Grove, where she had recently moved. She was born July 16, 1944 in Ottawa County,
Okla., the daughter of Clayton and Mittie (Stewart) Ware. She and Jerry Eugene Davis
were united in marriage on July 29, 1961. She loved being around children and her
family. Survivors include: her husband, Jerry; seven brothers and sisters and their
spouses, Buddy and Cleata Ware, Columbus, Kan., Clell and Loretta Ware, Cardin,
Okla., Johnny and Margie Ware, Marysville, Calif., Jack Ware, Goodman, Mo., Charles
Ware, Nixa, Deloris and Mike Woods Taneyville, and Roberta Meyers, Nixa; 34 nieces
and nephews, and 55 great nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in death as well
as six brothers and sisters, Annvera McBride, Dorothy Searcy, Dora May Smith,
Catherine Inman, Delbert Ware and Clayton Robert Ward, Jr. Funeral services were 1
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Gary Phipps
officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, Spokane.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Davis, Nancy J. 1854 - 1931
Mrs. Nancy J. Davis, 76, died at the home of her son, Thomas H. Davis, 7145
East Chestnut Street, here this morning. She is survived by three other sons, Ed G. Davis,
also of Springfield, Arthur Davis of Melva, MO. and Orte Davis of Battlefield Mo.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa,
under the direction of J. W. Klinger. (Note: She was actually buried in Manley
Cemetery.)
Davis, Nellie B. 18 Dec 1905 - 13 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: married Kirt Davis]
Nellie B. Davis, 82, of Crane, died June 13 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, following an apparent heart attack. Services for Mrs. Davis will be held
today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at the Brookline Baptist Church, with the Rev. Fred Lynn
officiating. Burial will be in Brookline Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Clever. Mrs. Davis was a member of the First Baptist Church of Marionville. She
is survived by her husband, Kirt; four sons, John Davis of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jim Davis
of Vinita, Oklahoma, Jeff and Joe Davis, both of Brookline; one daughter, Elizabeth Stith
of Joplin; one sister, Jean Hendricks of Heavener, Oklahoma; 12 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren.
Davis, Nora (Coleman) 22 Dec 1876 - 26 Jul 1926
[Note: married Frank Davis]
Mrs. Nora Davis, wife of Frank Davis, living about 4 miles northwest of Spokane,
died Monday, July 26, 1926, shortly after sufferings a stroke of paralysis, aged 49 years,
7 months and 4 days. Funeral services under the direction of T.B. Chaffin were held at
the Martin cemetery, Tuesday afternoon, July 27. Christian County Republican, Ozark,
Mo. Friday July 30, 1926, page 1. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Davis, Opal Christine (Grider) 19 May 1909 - 3 Oct 2002

[Note: Daughter of Jake and Betty (Cook) Grider; married Link B. Davis ? - 29 Jun
1957]
Opal Christine Davis, age 93, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 3,
2002 in Cox South. She was born May 19, 1909 in Greene County, the daughter of Jake
and Betty (Cook) Grider. She was married to Link B. Davis, who preceded her in death
June 29, 1957. Opal was a member of Golden Harvest Baptist Church, Springfield.
Survivors include her son, Jack Davis and his wife, Johnette, Madisonville, KY; two
daughters, Helen Stewart and her husband Charles, Springfield and Patricia Stegelman,
Madisonville, KY; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; five greatgreat-grandchildren and a special dog friend, Sassy. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a daughter, Hazel Stockard, two grandchildren; eleven brothers and sisters; and a
daughter-in-law, Reba Davis and a son-in-law Art Stegelman. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Jesse
Roberds and Reverend David Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, October 4, 2002.
Davis, Oren R. 16 Jan 1938 - Nov 1984
[Note: married Belva]
Oren R Davis , 46, Springfield, was found dead in his home about noon Tuesday.
Death was due to an apparent self-inflected gunshot wound, according to a funeral home
spokesman. Mr. Davis owned and operated the Sewing Machine Repair Shop and was a
member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Belva; a son, Ray Lester
of the home; three daughters, Darlene, Michelle and Heather, all of the home; three
brothers, Raymond, Wayne, Mich., Everett, Republic, and Edward, Brookline; four
nieces and a nephew. Springfield Leader-Press, November 14 1984.
Davis, Orval 7 Jun 1910 - 14 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of ? & Rosie (?) Davis; married Roberta]
Orval Davis, 52, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital. He had suffered from heart condition. Mr. Davis lived most of his life in
Christian County. He was a member of Mentor Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife,
Roberta; and his mother, Mrs. Rosie Davis, Route 2, Ozark. Harris of Ozark will
announce arrangements
AND
Davis, Orval 7 Jun 1910 - 10 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Funeral services for Orval Davis, 52, of Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Mr. Davis died Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Springfield Baptist Hospital.
Davis, Paul Wesley 16 Jun 1914 - 22 Sep 1993 OH 29 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Jim and Dove (James) Davis; married 12 May 1939 Helen M. Johns]
Paul Wesley Davis, 79, Sparta, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1993 at his home. He
was born June 16, 1914, the son of Jim and Dove James Davis. He was a lifelong resident
of the Sparta area and was a member of the Church of Christ. On May 12, 1939 he was
united in marriage to Helen M. Johns. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a

brother, Claude. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Helen; a sister and her husband,
Mary and Melvin Hull, Sparta; his wife’s seven brothers and their families; nieces and
nephews. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Herle Gardner officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Davis, Pollie 4 Sep 1920 - 18 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
Pollie Davis, 74, Pipestone, Minn., formerly of Springfield, died Sunday, June 18,
1995, at McKenna Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D. Services will be Wednesday, June 21, at
First Presbyterian Church in Pipestone with the Rev. Brian Jensen officiating. Burial will
be in New Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 9
p.m. at Hartquist Funeral Chapel in Pipestone.
Davis, Raymond Ray 22 Nov 1942 - 17 Aug 1993 OH 25 Aug 1993
[Note: Son of Ivan & Marie Davis; married Earlene]
Raymond Ray Davis, 50, Highlandville, died Tuesday, Aug. 17 1993 following a
long illness. He was born Nov. 22, 1942 in Sparta, the son of Ivan and Marie Davis. He
was a lifelong resident of Christian County and was a dairyman until he retired because
of illness. Survivors include his mother, Marie Davis, Sparta; three sisters, Hazel Belson,
Ethyl Williams, and Judy Pearcy, all of Ozark; a brother, Eddy Davis, Sparta; his former
wife, Earlene Davis; Highlandville; two sons, Ray Davis, Salt Lake City, and Ronnie
Davis, Highlandville; two daughters, Tammy Watson, Ponce de Leon, and Teresa Davis,
Ridgedale; and four grandchildren, Joshua, Sasha, and Dillion Davis, Salt Lake City, and
Elishah Watson, Ponce de Leon. Services were held Friday, Aug. 20, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tim Snider officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Davis, Reathel (Meacheam) 7 Sep 1900 - 14 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Texanna (Little) Meacheam; married Charles C. Davis 11
Aug 1894 - 3 Nov 1971]
CLEVER—Services for Reathel Davis, 87, Clever, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in
Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Davis died Tuesday evening in Northside Nursing Home,
Springfield after a long illness. A longtime Clever resident, she was a member of Clever
Christian church. Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Luginsky, Springfield; three
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
AND
Davis, Reathel (Meacham) 7 Sep 1900 - 14 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Texanna (Little) Meacheam; married Charles C. Davis 11
Aug 1894 - 3 Nov 1971]
Reathel Davis, 87, of Clever, died June 14 at Northside Nursing Home,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Davis were held Friday in Meadors
Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery. A longtime Clever resident, she was a member of the Clever Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Charlene Luginsky, Springfield; three grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren.

Davis, Reba M. (Thornton) 16 Dec 1934 - 21 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Tony & Hazel (Hartley) Thornton; married 23 Aug 1952 Jack D.
Davis]
Reba M. Davis, 59, Noblesville, Ind., died Monday, Feb. 21, 1994 in Riverview
Hospital, Noblesville. She was born Dec. 16, 1934 in Springfield, and was the daughter
of Tony and Hazel Hartley Thornton. On Aug. 23, 1952 she was united in marriage to
Jack D. Davis in Springfield. She was former title clerk for ADE Lafayette, and Dyer
Auto Auction Companies. She was a member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church, Indiana
and Kappa Delta Phi Sorority. Survivors include her husband, Jack; a daughter, Sheila
Carrol, Cabool; three grandchildren; and a grandmother, Juanita Thornton, Willow
Springs. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Jess Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Breast Cancer Research, American Cancer Society.
Davis, Rebecca Jane “Becky” (McLaughlin) 5 Oct 1871 - 10 Aug 1965 CCR 12 Aug
1965 p1
[Note: married 11 Apr 1898 William T. Davis 25 Dec 1874 - 16 Oct 1950]
Mrs. Becky Jane Davis, 95, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday after a short illness in the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Laura Lewis, 1107 North Forest, Springfield, with whom she
lived. A native of Christian County, she moved from Spokane to Springfield 16 years
ago. She was a member of Eagle Heights Assembly of God Church. In addition to her
daughter, she is survived by nine grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 25 great,
great grandchildren.
Davis, Redia L. (Rogers) 10 Dec 1913 - 10 Apr 1992
Funeral services for Redia Davis, 77, Clever, were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in
Meadors Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Mount
Carmel Cemetery. Mrs. Davis, a retired licensed practical nurse, died Friday in her home
after an apparent heart attack. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Davis, Robert "Bob" Kingsley 10 Mar 1920 - 18 Feb 2005 SN-L 20 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Joseph Edson & Ruth (Holliday) Davis; married 1976 Janell Stansberry]
Robert "Bob" Kingsley Davis was born March 10, 1920, the only child of Joseph
Edson and Ruth (Holliday) Davis in Amery, Wisc. His grandparents were the late Dr. and
Mrs. Henry Holliday. Bob grew up and spent most of his life in the Amery area where he
farmed, traded livestock, and raised draft horses. Bob also owned and operated the old
Hubert Feed Mill in Amery. Bob spent many years and miles traveling around the states
to horse and cattle auctions, always meeting new faces and adopting new friends along
the way. he married Janell Stansberry in 1976 and in 1984 they moved south, settling in
Clever, Mo. Bob spent some years in Oklahoma and Texas, but returned to Missouri
where he has called home and has spent the retirement years of his life riding his horse
and visiting the coffee shop regularly. After suffering a stroke in January 2005, Bob's
health declined rapidly and he passed away in Nixa, Mo., on February 18, 2005. Bob will
be sadly missed by his step-sons, Ed Bailey and wife Rita, of Amery, Wisc., and Dan

Bailey and wife Shawna, of Christoval, Texas; his grandchildren include, Dale Bailey,
Kate Roberts and husband Randy, David Bailey, Branda and Devon Bailey, Helen
(Johnson) Carlson and children; Derrick Johnson and Desirea Steffan wish to remember
him as "Grandpa Bob" also. Bob was a foster parent to their late father, Douglas Johnson.
Bob will also be greatly missed by his adopted family in Missouri, which include Russell
and Kathy Hunter, Jeff Hunter, Dick and Charlene Arndt, Dave and Robin Halligan,
Dixie Allen, Ron Willoughby, and Jack Fugitt; his grandchildren include Lindsey, Leslie,
and Joe Batson. We believe Bob will be keeping the coffee pot on in heaven for all of his
special friends down at "Charlie's" coffee shop. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, in Delaware Cemetery between Clever and Nixa, under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2005, in
the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Robert Davis memorial fund in care
of Richard Arndt.
Davis, Reuben J. 11 Apr 1878 - 1 Jun 1971 CCR 3 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Son of James Madison & Mary E. (Melton) Davis; married Jul 1904 Elsie Hazel
Taylor 4 Feb 1888 - 29 Mar 1967]
Reuben Davis, 93, of Springfield, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday in Mercy Villa after a
long illness. Mr. David, a native of Spokane, was a retired farmer. Surviving are two
sons, Glen Davis of Springfield and Lowell Davis, Omaha, Neb.; three daughters, Mrs.
Lottie Mathewson of the home, Mrs. Glessa Phipps and Mrs. Margie Moore of
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Dica Lee, Crane; nine grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. Ayre-Goodwin will announce funeral arrangements.
Davis, Ronald E. 1 Apr 1941 - 22 Aug 1998 CCH-N 26 Aug 1998
Graveside services for Ronald E. Davis, 57, of Souder, was held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 22, at Oak Grove Cemetery, Wasola, with E.J. Hampton officiating.
Burial was under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, with military rites also
conducted. Retired from the United States Navy after 21 years as a chief warrant officer,
Mr. Davis died at 7:05 p.m. Aug. 16, at his home following a long illness. He operated a
business from his home. He was a member of Ava VFW Post 5993 and Disabled
American Veterans Fleet Reserve Unit 364. Born April 1, 1941, at Sullivan, Ill., he was
the son of Hersel and Bernice Bolin Davis. He married Dorothy Frances Lawyer on April
13, 1962, at Sullivan, Ill., Mrs. Davis survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Julie
Davis, Springfield, and Deborah Davis, Martinsburg, W. Va. He was preceded in death
by one sister.
Davis, Rosie Pearl (Ferguson) 9 Jan 1893 - 29 Oct 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p1
[Note: married Jake Davis 24 Feb 1882 - 1 Jul 1955; mother of Orval Davis 7 Jun 1910 10 Feb 1963]
Route 2 Woman Dies of Injuries
Mrs. Rosie Pearl Davis, 75, Route 2, Ozark, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, OCt.
29 in St. John’s Hospital, SPringfield, the 31st traffic victim for the month in the Troop D
area. Mrs. Davis had been in critical condition with severe head injuries suffered late
Tuesday afternoon when her auto collided with a station wagon driven by Wesley Landia
Beyer, 36, of Elkhead. The mishap occured on Christian County CC, four miles

northwest of Ozark, near Mrs. Davis’ home. The impact threw Mrs. Davis from her
vehicle when she apparently passed a stop sign and pulled into the path of the Beyer car.
Beyer recieved facial lacerations and bruises. Survivors include one brother, Elmer
Ferguson of Vancouver, Wash. and two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Hopkins of Edmond, Okla.
and Mrs. Clara Kelley of Fontana, Calif. Funeral services were held at 2:30 a.m. Saturday
in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating, Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
Davis, Roy 1 Jan 1908 - 16 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel Grant & Ida Francis (Fisher) Davis]
Roy Davis, 58, a lifelong resident of the Highlandville community, died at 4:30
p.m. Saturday at his home four miles northeast of there. He was a member of the
Christian Union Church and a veteran of World War II. Survivors are four brothers,
Bennie, Twin Falls, Idaho. Charley, Walch, Colo., Leonard, Des Moines, and Neal, Route
1, Ozark; and five sisters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth, Highlandville. Mrs. Belle Moss and
Mrs. Mildred White, both of Ontario, Calif.. Mrs. Beulah Rhodes, Route 1, Ozark and
Mrs. Frona Harding, Nixa. Death was attributed to a heart attack suffered while working
on his home. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Christian Union Church,
northwest of Highlandville, with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in JonesChastain Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Davis, Roy 1 Jan 1908 - 16 Apr 1966
ROY DAVIS NIXA—Funeral services for Roy DAVIS, 58, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Christian Union Church, Northwest of Highlandville, with the Rev. Ora
SHORT officiating. Burial will be in Jones/Chastain Cemetery under direction of Harris
of Nixa. Mr. DAVIS died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 16 April 1966, in his home, four miles
East of Highlandville of an apparent heart attack. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Davis, Samuel Grant 30 Oct 1867 - 29 Jan 1965 CCR 4 Feb 1965 p5
[Note: Son of Abner & Matilda Ellen ( ) Davis; married Ida Frances Fisher]
S. G. “Sam” Davis, 97. died at 5:05 p.m. Friday in his home three miles northwest
of Highlandville. Mr. Davis came to Christian County from North Missouri at the age of
21. He is survived by five sons, Bennie, address unknown and Charley, Roy, Leonard and
Neal, all of Route 1, Ozark; five daughters, Mrs. Bertha Ellingsworth, Highlandville,
Mrs. Belle Moss and Mrs. Mildred White, both of Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Beulah Rhodes,
Route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Frona Harding, Nixa; 27 grandchildren, 54 great grandchildren
and 10 great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris
Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Ora Short and Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Jones-Chastain Cemetery under direction of Harris.
AND
Davis, Samuel Grant “Sammy” 30 Oct 1867 - 29 Jan 1965
HIGHLANDVILLE—S.G. (Sammy) DAVIS, 97, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday, 29 Jan
1965 in his home three miles Northwest of here. Mr. DAVIS came to Christian County
from North Missouri at the age of 21. He is survived by five sons, Bennie, address
unknown, and Charley, Roy, Leonard, and Neal, all of Rte 1 Ozark. Five daughters, Mrs.
Bertha ELLINGSWORTH, Highlandville, Mrs. Belle MOSS, Mrs. Mildred WHITE,

both of Ontario CA. Mrs. Beulah RHODES, Rte 1 Ozark, and Mrs. Frona HARDING,
Nixa; 27 grandchildren, 54 great- grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark. Contributed by Jim
Cochran.
Davis, Sarah Marie (Gideon) 2 May 1924 - 3 Dec 2004 CCH-N 15 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of William Preston & Alice Dessie (Billingsley) Gideon; married Ivan
Raymond Davis 4 Mar 1917 - 13 Feb 1983]
Sarah Marie Davis, 80, Sparta, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 in the home she shared
with her son, Eddy in Sparta. She was born May 2, 1924 in Chadwick, the youngest child
of William Preston Gideon and Alice Dessie (Billingsley) Gideon. She was united in
marriage to Ivan Davis who preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Davis was a member of
Oldfield Full Gospel Church. Survivors include: her son, Eddy; two daughters, Ethel
Williams, Ozark and Judy Pearcy, Sparta; four grandsons, Ronnie Davis, Ray Davis,
Chris Davis and David Mentor; six granddaughters, Penny Stewart, Peggy Howell,
Tammy Watson, Teresa Brock, Tammy Jefferies and Sue Ann Jefferies; several greatgrandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by a son, Raymond Davis, a daughter Hazel Belson, two infants, Earl
and Sharon Davis; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating.
Burial followed in Fairview Cemetery. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home.
Davis, Stella (Roller) 20 Dec 1894 - 6 Mar 1968
CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8
[Note Daughter of John R. & Louise J. (Gray) Roller; married Austin Davis 5 Feb 1892
- 7 Nov 1980]
Mrs. Stella Davis, 76, Sparta, died in her home at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. She was
a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of Elm Grove Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Austin; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Loveland, Springfield; two
brothers, Sylvester Roller, Cleveland, Okla. and Chester Roller, Bartlesville, Okla; three
sisters, Mrs. Fannie Davis and Mrs. Lelia Richardson, both of Rogersville, and Mrs.
Gracie Guinn, Springfield; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne Bray
officiating, Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Davis, Stella Florence (McReynolds) May 1898 - 28 Jan 1966 CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of James H. & Matilda (Gideon) McReynolds; married Edward Francis
Davis]
Mrs. Florence Davis, 67, Bremerton, Wash., died early Friday, Jan, 28 in her
home after a short illness. A former resident of the Highlandville community, Mrs. Davis
had lived in Bremerton since 1950. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Meadows,
Route 1, Ozark. and Mrs. Mary Haslip and Mrs. Gennell Miller, both of Bremerton. Also
surviving are five sons, Homer, J. H,. and Harold, all of Bremerton, Billie, of the home
and Wilford, Highlandville; and 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral
services were Monday in Lewis Funeral Home in Bremerton, Burial was in Bremerton.

Davis, Stephen D. 7 Jul 1881 - 6 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Elizabeth (Melton) Davis]
Stephen D. Davis, 88, Spokane, died at 5:20 p.m. Friday in Connelly Nursing
Home, Springfield. Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident and retired farmer of the Spokane
area. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Dica Lee and Mrs. Frances Brown, both of Ponce de
Leon, and a brother, Reuben, Connelly Nursing Home. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Ora Short Officiating. Burial was in
Martin Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Davis, Tillie Josephine (Williams) 7 Jan 1926 - 4 Apr 2006 SN-L 6 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of David Williams & Mable (Starks) Williams; married 19 Nov 1947
Louis V. Davis, Sr.]
Tillie Josephine Davis, age 80, formerly of Joplin, passed away Tuesday, April 4,
2006, in Nixa, Missouri. Tillie was born January 7, 1926, in Gum Springs, Kansas, to the
late David Williams and Mable Starks Williams and had lived in Joplin since 1948 before
moving to Nixa six years ago. She was a homemaker. She married Louis V. Davis, Sr. on
November 19, 1947, in Columbus, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 15,
1999. Survivors include one son, Louis V. Davis, Jr., Nixa, Missouri; two daughters,
Ruth Starchman, Joplin, and Vicki Atkinson, Franklin, Tennessee; four grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; one brother; and one sister. Graveside services will be Friday at 12
noon at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev. Bob Simon will officiate.
Davis, Verda L. (Little) 30 Jun 1893 - 6 Oct 1974 OH 10 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of James L. & Martha A. (Dean) Little; married George Henry Davis 22
Apr 1892 - Nov 1967]
CLEVER - Mrs. Verda L. Davis, 81, a lifelong resident of the Clever area, died at
11:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Davis was
a member of the Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs.
Henrietta Phillips and Mrs. Verda Lealores Hale, Crane, Mrs. Doris Little, Billings and
Mrs. Maxine Davis, Kansas City; two brothers, Onis and Floyd Little, both of Clever;
four sisters, Mrs. Logie Garoutte, Billings, Mrs. Bertha Meacheam and Mrs. Billie Hale,
both of Clever and Mrs. Louise Davis of the state of California; nine grandchildren and
ten great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Clever Methodist
Church with the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near
Clever, under the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home of Clever.
Davis, Verdie L. 12 Jul 1907 - 22 Nov 1975 OH 27 Nov 1975 p6
[Note: married Weymuth B. 21 Oct 1913 - 22 Jun 1982]
BRANSON - Serviced for Verdie L. Davis, 68, Route 1, Branson, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Springfield with Prentice Meador officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Davis died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at
St. John’s Hospital Springfield after a short illness. He worked 17 years for Stinger Auto
Supply in Springfield before moving to Enid, Okla. He moved to the Branson area three
years ago. Mr. Davis was a member of the Briggs Lions Club in Enid. Surviving are his
wife Weymuth B.; one daughter, Mrs. Gene Estes, Ozark; one son, Robert E. Davis,

Enid; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Walker, Muskogee, Okla.; six grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
Davis, Waymond D. 1916 - 10 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Ernest and Maud Davis; Spelling from tombstone]
Wayman D. Davis, 48, Clever, died Tuesday night at his home. A native of
Clever, he formerly worked for MFA in Springfield. He was a member of the Church of
Christ. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Maude Davis, Clever. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Tom Scott officiated, and burial
was in Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Davis, Wilford Eugene 2 Mar 1919 – 19 Oct 1997 CCH-N 22 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Edward Francis and Stella Florence (McReynolds) Davis; married Vivian]
Wilford Eugene Davis, age 78, of Highlandville, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997, in
his home. He was born March 2, 1919, in Christian County and was the son of Edward
Francis and Stella Florence (McReynolds) Davis. During WWII he served his country in
the U.S. Army, was a prisoner of war for over two years, and was awarded the Purple
Heart. On Aug. 25, 1945, he married Vivian Virginia Whitlock. Mr. Davis was a member
of Disabled American Veterans, VFW of Nixa, and Galena Masonic Lodge. He was a
Christian by faith. Survivors include: his wife, Vivian; four children, Marvonne Clower,
Sparta; Dennis W. Davis, Ozark; Edward Eugene Davis, Highlandville; and Teresa
Moore, Ozark; six grandchildren, Denise Gilley, Nicole Watkins, and Casey Clower, all
of Sparta, Lisa Sheffield, Atlanta, Ga.; Joshua Davis, Daleville, Ala.; and Dalton Moore,
Ozark; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Harold Davis, Gorst, Wash.; three sisters,
Lilley Meadows, Ozark; Mary Haslip, Silverdale, Wash.; and Genell Miller, state of
Washington; many other relatives and friends. His parents and three brothers proceeded
him in death. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Oct. 22, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
A Masonic Service was Tuesday in the funeral home with visitation following.
Davis, William Frank 1869 - 4 Jan 1954 CCR 14 Jan 1955 p5
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Elizabeth (Melton) Davis; married 1894 Nora
Coleman]
Funeral services for William Frank Davis, 85, who died January 4 at the home of
a son, Leslie Davis of Spokane, were held Tuesday at the Spokane Church, conducted by
Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. The son of James M. and Mary Davis, he was a native of the
Spokane community and a member of the Freewill Baptist Church there. In 1894 he was
married to Nora Coleman who preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons,
Johnny and Leslie Davis of Spokane and Green Davis of Reed Spring; three brothers,
Rube David of Springfield, Steve Davis of Spokane and Matt Davis of Crane; two sisters,
Dicy Lee and Frances Brown, both of Ponce de Leon, 11 grandchildren, 10 great
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Davis, William O. 14 Nov 1927 - 14 Jul 1992

William O. Davis, 65, Springfield, died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield
Residential Center. He is survived by two daughters and three sons. Services will be at
10 a.m. today in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russ Essary
officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery under direction of Walnut Lawn
DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time.
(Springfield News-Leader – 19 July 1992)
Davis, William U. 14 Feb 1888 - 5 Jul 1957 CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4
[Note: Son of John S. and Rachel (McTeer) Davis; married 5 Sep 1909 Minnie
McDaniel]
Funeral services for William Davis, 69, a well known resident of Sparta, who died
Friday, July 5, in the State hospital at Columbia, MO were held Sunday, July 7, at 2:00
p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Shipman, officiating. Burial was in the
Fairview Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born
February 14, 1888, and was the son of John S. and Rachel McTeer Davis. He was united
in marriage to Minnie McDaniel on September 5, 1909. He professed faith in Christ in
1913, and united with the Fairview Baptist Church of which he is still a member.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie Davis of the home, one adopted daughter, Finnie
Howser of Fresno, Calif. four brothers, James Davis of Kirbyville, Mo, John Davis,
Charley Davis and Fred Davis, all of Fresno, Calif; one sister, Mary Shipman of Fresno.
Davis, William W. “Bill” 11 Aug 1900 - 3 Sep 1963 CCR 5 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of James H. & Mary E. (Coleman) Davis]
William (Bill) Davis, 63, Highlandville, died Wednesday at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Aileen Hammond, in Alderwood, Wash., following a short illness. Mr.
Davis, who had been visiting relatives in Washington for the past three months, was a
retired farmer and life-long resident of the Highlandville community. Surviving are his
father, James, Highlandville; a son, Bill, Jr., Rockford, Ill.; two other daughters, Mrs.
Charleen Harp, Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Shirley Dailey, Edmonds, Wash.; two brothers,
Ed, Bremerton, Wash., and Jake, Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Allie Ruby, Fair Grove;
and 14 grandchildren. The body will be returned to Ozark, with arrangements by Harris.
Davison, Roy F. 11 Nov 1896 - 5 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
Roy F. Davison, 82, of Springfield, father of Loren of Sparta, died July 5 in his
home after a long illness. Services were held Tuesday in Ayer-Godwin Chapel with
burial in White Chapel Cemetery.
Dawson, David 28 Mar 1920 - 20 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
Graveside services in the National Cemetery were held last Friday for David
Dawson, 58 of Springfield. He died March 20 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in
Columbia. David Dawson, principal of the Ozark Lower Elementary School is among
those surviving.
Dawson, Melissa Faye (Hyatt) Masters Drennen 2 Mar 1962 - 28 May 2006 SN-L 31
May 2006

[Note: Daughter of John & Eloise Hyatt; married ? Masters; married ? Drennen; married
13 Aug 1996 Richard Scott Dawson]
Melissa Faye Dawson, of Ozark, loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother,
departed this life on May 28, 2006, following a courageous 18 month battle with cancer,
surrounded by family in her home. Melissa's many joys were centered around her family
and friends. Melissa was born March 2, 1962 in Benton, Arkansas, to John and Eloise
Hyatt. She was united in marriage to Richard Scott Dawson on August 13, 1996. Melissa
was preceded in death by her father, John Hyatt. Survivors include her husband, Richard
Scott; a son, Jeremy Masters and wife, Deb, San Diego, California; two daughters, Carrie
Paswaters and husband, Daniel, Springfield, and Jessica Drennan, of the home; two
grand-children, Dylan Rodney Paswaters, and Madison Skye Paswaters; her mother,
Eloise Hyatt, Benton, Arkansas; a sister, Margaret Thomas, Texarkana, Texas; a brother,
Bill Hyatt and wife, Mimi, Little Rock, Arkansas; other relatives and many friends.
Melissa was loved by all who knew her. A visitation will be from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday,
June 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made in
Melissa's memory at the funeral home.
Day, Alma M. (Patterson) 5 Mar 1899 - 6 Aug 1955 CCR 11 Aug 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Day, 56, who died last Saturday at her home at
Ponce de Leon, were held Monday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark,
with Rev. Worth Caughron, officiating, Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under the
direction of Chaffin. Mrs. Day was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Patterson and a
lifelong resident of the Ozark community. Only recently, Mr. and Mrs. Day moved from
Ozark to Ponce de Leon where they established a store. She was a member of the Ozark
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John Day; two sons, Ward Day of
Rogersville and Clifford Day of Ozark; one brother, Rev. Stanton Patterson of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Nola Brashers of Republic and Mrs. Delbert R. Davis of
Strafford; one grandchild, Roland Gene Day, an aunt, Mrs. Nannie Lane of Springfield,
an uncle, J. E. Gilmore of Forsyth, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and
friends.
Day, Bruce Allen 1961 - 8 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: Son of Kenneth & Mary Day]
Bruce Allen Day, 27; of Spring field, died May 8 from injuries he received in an
automobile accident. Services for Mr. Day were held May 9 in the Greenlawn Funeral
Home North with the Rev. Elvin Morrow officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery, east
of Springfield. Survivors include his mother, Mary of Springfield; two brothers, Kenny,
Nixa, and Richard Andrews, Springfield; and two sisters, Imogene Stevens and Sharon
Day, both of Springfield. Mr. Day was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth, and by a
sister, Jennie.
Day, Charley E. 15 Feb 1885 - 12 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p6
[Note: married Zona Alta Johnson 11 Apr 1897 - 27 Sep 1956; married Ethel B.
(Bowers) Hagemeier 1892 - 2 Jul 1968]
OZARK - Services for a lifelong Christian County resident, Charley E. Day, 92,
Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Adams Chapel here. The Rev. Howard Blevins will

officiate and burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Day died early Saturday in his home
after a short illness. He was a longtime member of Friend Lodge No. 352 here and was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Mr. Day worked as a salesman for a
Chevrolet dealer here for many years before his retirement. Survivors include a son,
Dewey W.; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Monger; and a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Baird, all of
Ozark; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Day, Dale Glenn 4 Dec 1952 - 6 Dec 1952 CCR 11 Dec 1952 p5
[Note: Son of Ward G. & ? (Jones) Day]
Graveside services for Dale Glenn Day, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward G. Day
of 326 South Dollison who died at 2 o’clock Saturday morning at Springfield Baptist
Hospital were held Sunday afternoon in the Payne Cemetery northeast of Nixa under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Survivors other than the parents include the grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Jones and Mr. and Mrs. John Day
Day, Dewey William 20 Aug 1922 -16 Jul 1996 CCH-N 20 Jul 1996
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Zona Alta (Johnson) Day]
Dewey W. Day, 73, of Ozark, died Tuesday, July 16,1996, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born August 20, 1922 in Christian County and was
the son of Charles E. and Zona Alta (Johnson) Day. He served his country in the United
States Army during World War II. He retired as an abstract manager for a title insurance
company. Mr. Day was a member of Friend Lodge 3352, A.F. & A.M. His parents
preceded him in death as well as a son, Carl William Day, in 1980, and a brother, Rex
Day. Survivors include: a daughter, Colleen Amos and her husband, Joseph, Holt,
Missouri; a granddaughter, Kendra Amos; a sister, Dorothy Monger, Ozark; and a
nephew and nieces. Funeral services were Friday, July 19, in Ozark Cemetery with Rev.
James Eakins officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home. Masonic Services were provided by Friend Masonic Lodge #352.
Day, Dorothy M. (Scheel) 24 Feb 1926 -9 Jul 1996 CCH-N 17 Jul 1996
[Note: Daughter of Vern & Erma Scheel; married 24 Jun 1926 Irl Euliss Day]
Dorothy M. Day, 70, of Ozark, died Tuesday, July 9, 1996 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born February 24, 1926 in Humboldt, Iowa, the daughter of Vern
and Erma Scheel. On June 6, 1947 she married Irl Euliss Day. Mrs. Day was a member of
United Methodist Church of Ozark. Her father preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Her husband, Irl Euliss Day, her mother, Erma Scheidegger, Springfield; four children,
Diana Elder and her husband, Ron, Topeka, Kansas, Dennis Day and his wife, Susan,
Overland Park, Kansas, Kathy Wannenmacher, and her husband, Paul, Springfield; and
Cindy Day, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Ron Elder, Jr. Stefanie Elder, Kristen and Lindsey
Wannenmacher, Jason, Matthew, and Jennifer Day, and Rick and Scott Smith; and two
sisters, Jo Toombs, Aldrich, and Lee Leever, Elwood. Indiana. Funeral services were held
Friday in the United Methodist Church, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating.
Burial was in Morrisville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to United
Methodist Church of Ozark, Building Fund, PO Box 422, Ozark, 66721.
Day, Dudley Watson 18 May 1907 - 21 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6

Memorial services for Dudley Watson Day, 71, of Ozark, were held Monday in
Seward, Ill, with burial in the 12-mile Cemetery near Seward. Mr. Day died March 21 in
a Springfield hospital after a brief illness. The body was cremated.
Day, Ethel B. (Bower) Hagemier 1892 - 2 Jul 1968 CCR 4 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: married Oscar Clarence Hagemeier 16 Dec 1891 - 12 Feb 1955; married Charley
E. Day 15 Feb 1885 - 12 Mar 1977]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel B. Day, 75, Ozark, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Weaver
Cemetery. Mrs. Day, a resident here since 1939 and a member of the Ozark First Baptist
Church died at 3:50 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her
husband, Charley E,; one stepson, Dewey W., Grandview; one stepdaughter, Mrs.
Dorothy Monger, Ozark; one brother, Lloyd Bower, Correctionville, Ia.; four step
grandchildren and one step great grandchildren, Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society.
Day, Gay Garfield 2 Apr 1885 - 21 Sep 1948 CCR 30 Sep 1948
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Mary Elizabeth (Eldridge) Day]
Gay Garfield Day was born near Sparta, Mo. to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Benton
Day on April 2, 1885, and died Sept. 21, 1948, at the age of 63 years. He was a retired
veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served seven years, a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars and was very much interested in its welfare, and a member of the Betsy
Ross Memorial. His church membership was with the Church of Christ in Sparta.
Survivors include three brothers; John and Guy of the home, and Hugh of Los Angeles,
Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Barrows of Auburn, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Emily Truex of San
Antonio, Texas, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday at
2 o’clock in the Oldfield school with Brother J.W. Larimere of Springfield officiating.
Burial was in the Day Cemetery near the [INCOMPLETE].
Day, Guy Homer Aug 1878 - Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for Guy Homer Day, 81, who died Nov. 21 at his home three
miles southeast of Sparta, were held Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. in the Oldfield Church of Christ,
with Milton E. Treux officiating. Burial was in Day Family Cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He lived on the farm where he was born. He was a
member of the Church of Christ at Oldfield. Survivors include two brothers, Hugh Day of
Paradise, Calif. and John Day of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Barrow of Baylis, Ill.
and Mrs. Mary Treux of San Antonio, Texas.
Day, Jaketh Matthew 23 Sep 1898 - 24 Aug 1971 CCR 26 Aug 1971 p4
[Note: married Nannie May Hoover 30 Apr 1903 - 29 Oct 1983]
Jake M. Day, 72, of Chadwick died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday at Cox Medical Center.
Mr. Day, a native of Conway, came to Christian County in 1946. He was a farmer and a
member of the Sparta Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nannie M.,
Springfield; two sons, John Day of Chadwick and Edgar Day of Rock Port; two
daughters, Mrs. Mattie Lou Hyde, O’Fallon and Mrs. Barbara List, Syracuse, N. U.; one
brother, Charley of Conway; four sisters, Mrs. Flo Young, Mrs. Vera Young and Mrs.

Verna Barrett, all of Marshfield and Mrs. Alice King, North Plains, Ore.; and 13
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with
Dwayne Bay officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Day, John Ervin 25 Aug 1931 - 22 Dec 1998 CCH-N 30 Dec 1998
[Note: Son of Jake and Nannie (Hoover) Day; married 14 May 1953 Marie Stevens]
John E. Day, age 67, of Chadwick, died Tuesday, December 22, in his home. He
was born August 25, 1931 in St. Luke, and was the son of Jake and Nannie (Hoover)
Day. On May 14, 1953 he and Marie Stevens were married. John was a retired highway
construction employee and a farmer. He was a member of Laborers Union 676,
Chadwick Saddle Club, Chadwick Coon Hunters Club, and North American Corriente
Association. He was also a member of the St. Luke Methodist Church in Webster
County. Survivors include: His wife, Marie; four children and their spouses, David and
Jeri Day, Brown Branch, Johnny and Sheila Day, Phillipsburg, Jackie and Scott Ewing,
Oldfield, and Kathy and Ted Bowser, Bailey, Colorado; a sister, Barbara List and her
husband, Tom, West Palm Beach, Florida; eleven grandchildren, Joey, Jill and Julie Day,
Brandy Davis and her husband Bart, Casey and Cara Ewing, J.D. and Bailey Day, and
Cameron, Colby and C.J. Bowser, a great-grandson, Kelby Day; many nieces, nephews,
lots of rodeo and hunting friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by: His
parents; two brothers, Joe and Edgar Day; a sister and brother-in-law, John and Mattie
Hyde; and two brothers-in-law, Short and Wayne Stevens. Funeral services were 10 a.m.
Saturday, December 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carnel (Bally)
Johnson officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Day, John L. Oct 1894 - 13 Jun 1962 CCR 21 Jun 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas B. & Mary/Marie E. Day - mother’s name on 1900 census Mary,
on her tombstone Marie]
Funeral services for John L. Day, 67, who died Wednesday, June 13, at his home
near Sparta, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Oldfield Church of Christ with Jack
Richardson officiating. Burial was in the Day Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta community and a member of the Oldfield
Church of Christ. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Barrow of Baylis, Ill. and Mrs.
Mary Emily Treux of San Antonio, Tex.
Day, Johnny Everett 25 Apr 1905 - 1 Oct 1964
CCR 8 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & Sarah Ellen “Ella” (Patton) Day; married Alma M. Patterson]
Funeral services for Johnny Everett Day, 59, of Ozark, who died about noon
Thursday from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Hopedale Baptist church with the Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev. Harold Garrison
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of
Ozark.
Day, Joseph C. 5 Apr 1944 - 19 Aug 1964 CCR 27 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Jaketh & Nannie M. (Hoover) Day]
Funeral services for Joseph C. Day, 20, who died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday at
Burge-Protestant Hospital from injuries suffered in a construction cave-in in Springfield

Wednesday afternoon was at 2 p.m. Sunday at Chadwick High School. The Rev. Roy
Shipman officiated with burial in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Day, Leonard E. 13 May 1925 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
Funeral services for Leonard E. Day, 54 of Republic were held Monday in the
Greenlawn North Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Joe
Lafferty officiated. Among survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Andrews of Ozark and
Mrs. Doris Altaffer of Rogersville. Mr. Day died June 22 after suffering a heart attack at
his home.
Day, Lula Mae (Jameson) 3 Apr 1911 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: married Walter S. Day]
Mrs. Lula Mae Day, 64, 1537 North Fairway Terrace; died at 8 a.m. Saturday in
her home after a three-month illness. She was a member of the Dale Street Methodist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter S.; three sons, Larry of Route 9, Ronald of
Route 1, Ozark and Walter Dean, of Springfield; seven daughters, Mrs. James Beckner,
Marshfield, Mrs. Dwayne Howard, Bend, Ore., Mrs. Elizabeth Sapp, Springfield, Mrs.
Donna Murray, Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Bob Gutherie, Aurora, Mrs. Paul Willard, Fair
Grove and Mrs. Quentin Satterfield, Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Barns, Mrs. Ella
Rhoden and Miss Lizzie Jameson, all of Springfield; 26 grandchildren and a great
grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Dale Street Methodist Church with the
Revs. L. L. Rogers and Kenneth Diehl officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery
under direction of Klingner.
Day, Mary Ellen (Brumley) 25 Dec 1869 - 23 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4
[Note: Son of Daniel J. & Rosetta D. (Cox) Brumley]
Mrs. Mary Ellen Day, 84, of Route 6, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday in the Divine Rest
Home, 734 West Madison, after an illness of three months. Mrs. Day is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Clara Russell of Monett and Mrs. Ida McKenzie of Lubbock, Tex; three
brothers, J. D. Brumley of Hereford, Tex., Laranze Brumley of Round Lake, Minn. and
John of the state of California, and 12 grandchildren. Burial will be Friday in the Prospect
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Day, Mary Virginia Andrews 1949 - 22 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: Daughter of Kenneth & ? (?) Day]
Services for Miss Mary Virginia Andrews Day, 28, of 1471 East Brower, were at
1 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Michael Fitzgerald
officiating. Burial was in McGraw Cemetery, east of Springfield. Miss Day died at 4:15
a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after a three-week illness. Survivors include her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Day of the home; three brothers, Richard Andrews and
Bruce Day, both of the home; two sister, Miss Sharon Day of the home and Mrs.
Imogene Stevens, Springfield and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Edith Day, Springfield.
Day, Mildred B. (Crain) 10 Oct 1908 - 29 May 1996 CCH-N 26 Jun 1996
[Note: married 1935 Forest Lloyd Day]

Mildred B. (Crain) Day, 87, died Wednesday May 29, 1996, at Palomar Medical
Center, California . Born Oct. 10, 1908, in Sparta, Mo., she lived in San Marcos for 20
years. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Hidden Valley Christian Church.
Mrs. Day is survived by her husband of 61 years, Forrest Lloyd Day of San Marcos; sonin-law William O. Parks and granddaughter Nancy A. Parks, both of Bellevue, Wash. A
chapel service was held June 1, at Alhiser-Wilson Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Henry
Wilson officiating.
Day, Ralph "Redbird" 4 Feb 1928 - 10 Sep 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981
[Note: married Betty]
Services for Ralph "Redbird" Day, 53, Route 1, Ozark were Sunday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. L.D. Swift officiating. Burial was in Walnut Grove Cemetery
in the Rome community. Mr. Day died Sept. 10 in Cox Medical Center after suffering
from a heart condition since 1968. He was an electrician, painter and mechanic. He was a
fishing guide at Table Rock Lake and a former employee of sports shops in Branson and
Springfield. He owned a gun shop in Branson for several years. Born in Douglas County,
he lived in Springfield and Branson most of his life. He moved to Ozark about 10 years
ago. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a sister, Mrs. Loreta Carr, Springfield; and his
stepfather, Glen Sims, Ava.
Day, Rex Odell 7 Oct 1924 - 27 Feb 1954 CCR 4 Mar 1954 p5
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Zona Alta (Johnson) Day]
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in
Ozark for Rex O. Day, 29, who died last Saturday in a Hollywood, Calif. hospital.
Officiating ministers will be Rev. Harold Hurst and Rev. Worth Caughron and burial will
be in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a graduate of Ozark High
School where he was known as an excellent student and musician. He enlisted in the
Army Air Corps in 1943 and served in World War II as a tail gunner, achieving the rank
of sergeant, His plane was shot down over Germany and he was a prisoner of war at the
hands of the Germans for nine months. Friends and relatives believe he never fully
recovered from the effects of his imprisonment. Survivors include two daughters, Sue
Ellen and Cynthia Ann; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Day of Ozark; a sister, Mrs.
Dorothy Monger of Ozark and a brother, Dewey of Kansas City.
Day, Virginia L. (King) 27 May 1937 - 7 Dec 1998 CCH-N 23 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of Johnny & Lucy King; married Larry Day]
Virginia L. Day, 61, Ozark, passed away at 5;50 p.m., Monday, December 7, in
her home. Virginia King was born May 27, 1937 to Johnny and Lucy King of
Springfield. Virginia graduated from Central High School in 1955. She was preceded in
death by her parents Johnny and Lucy King and a granddaughter, Jamie Reinart. She is
survived by her husband Larry Day, Ozark; four daughters Kathy Marlin and her husband
Randy, Springfield; Connie Reinart and husband Mike, Jakarta Indonesia; Karen Reinart
and husband Tom, Bartlesville Ok.; Debbie Buchanan and husband Buck, Jasper, MO.,
eight grandchildren Morgan Kline; Stephanie, Emily and John Reinart; Cristin Reinart;
Cassie, Amber and Shaun Horner, a sister Molly Delong, a brother David King, and a
host of relatives and friends. Virginia belonged to the Ozark Whittlers and Woodcarvers

Association. She served as a superintendent of the fine arts department of the Ozark
Empire Fair for several years. She also, belonged to the art group, L'Art for over 20
years. Many people throughout the country and the world are enjoying her woodcarvings.
She was the first woman elected to the board of The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed
Association and was also a member of the Mid-America Fox Trotting Horse Breed
Association. Visitation was Wednesday, December 9 from 7 to 8 and the funeral was
Friday December 11 at 11 a.m. in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, home owned and
operated. The Rev. Rod Kelly officiated, burial was n Rivermonte Memorial Gardens,
Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Day, Zona Alta (Johnson) 11 Apr 1897 - 27 Sep 1956 CCR 5 Oct 1956 p4
[Note: married Charles E. Day]
Funeral services for Mrs. Zona Alta Day, 59, who died Thursday, Sept. 27 after a
lingering illness, were held Saturday, Sept 29 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
with Rev. Robert Lawson officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a native of the Ozark community and a
member for more than 35 year of the Ozark Baptist Church. She was also a member of
the Ladies Literary Club and the Ozark Home Garden Club. Survivors include her
husband, Charles E. Day, one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Monger of Ozark and one son,
Dewey W. Day of Harrisonville, MO. Another son, Rex Day, preceded her in death.
Deadmond, Anna Belle (Green) 9 Sep 1929 - 16 Oct 2000 CCH-N 25 Oct 2000
[Note: Daughter of Lum & Olie Mae Green; married Thomas Deadmond]
Anna Belle Deadmond, 71, of Nixa, passed away at 3:20 p.m., Monday, October
16, 2000 in her home. Anna Belle was born on September 9, 1929 in Fordland to Lum
and Olie Mae Green. She is survived by her husband Thomas Deadmond of the home;
three sons, Kenny Terrill and wife Margene of Nixa, Robert Terrill of Sacramento, CA,
and Roger Terrill of Nixa; two daughters, Connie Otterftetter and husband Walter of
Richmond, VA, and Sandy Mirr and husband Ron of Virginia; one sister, . Amy
McMurry and husband Raymond of Bruner; eight grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; sister-in-law, Lois Page of Denver, CO; and her first husband, Clifford
Terrill and wife Ruth of Fordland. Anna Belle was preceded in death by her parents, a
daughter, Pamela Terrill, two half brothers, John and Harry Page, and three sisters, Ruth
Palmer, Ula Humble, and Lola Kelley. Services were Friday, October 20, 2000 in the
Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Union Chapel Cemetery
Fordland.
Deal, Joseph 1937 - Dec 1966 CCR 29 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Joe & ? (?) Deal]
Word was received at Ozark early in the week of the recent death of Joseph Deal,
29, in an auto accident in Malden. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Deal of Harrison,
Ark., former residents of Ozark during the several years the elder Mr. Deal pastored the
Southside Church of Christ. The deceased is survived by his wife and two children of
the home, his parents, three sisters and a brother. Funeral services and burial were
Wednesday at Malden.

Dean, Archie 1928 - 1 May 2005 SN-L 2 May 2005
[Note: married Nadine]
Archie Dean, age 76, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday morning in his home,
surrounded by his family. Survivors include his wife, Nadine; his daughter, Cassandra
Lee and husband, John, Spokane; grandchildren, Adrienne Coffelt and husband, Nathan,
Angela Lee, and John J. Lee; a great grandson, Zane Coffelt; two brothers, Jim Dean,
Protem, and C.H. Dean, Nixa; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends and neighbors. A
graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in Highlandville Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. At Mr. Dean's
request, there will be no viewing or visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to
Good Samaritan Boys Ranch in care of the funeral home.
Dean, Blanche L. (DeWitt) 12 Sep 1930 - 20 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of Rosco & Retha (Wiggins) Dewitt; married Darrell Dean]
Services for Mrs. Blanche L. Dean, 49, Joplin, were held Monday in the Mason
Woodard Chapel in Joplin with the Revs. Pete Davidson and Alvia Walker officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Dean died Thursday in St. John’s Hospital
after a long illness. Surviving are her husband, Darrell; her stepmother, Mrs. Dorothy
Good, Ozark; three sons, Michael, Scott and Jason, all of Joplin; two daughters, Karen
and Bonnie, both of Joplin; seven brothers, Bill DeWitt, Forsyth, Bennie DeWitt, Sparta,
Garland DeWitt, Springfield, Ray DeWitt, Ozark, Warren DeWitt, Oldfield, and Bob and
Jerry DeWitt, both of Ozark and four sisters, Jean Walker, Sparta, Marilyn Green, Ozark,
and Geraldean Alms and Julen DeWitt, both of Joplin.
Dean, Dale, Sgt. 1920 - 6 Jun 1944 CCR 3 Jun 1948
[Note: Son of Loner M. & Cora (?) Dean]
Funeral services for Sergeant Dale Dean, 24, who was killed in Normandy,
France on June 6, 1944, were held at the Hurley high school auditorium, Sunday
afternoon at 2 o’clock conducted by Rev. D.S. Frazier of Clever. Interment was in the
Short cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Sergeant
Dean served in the army prior to the outbreak of World War II, and at the time of his
death was serving in Company C, 506 Parachute Infantry. He attended school at Hurley
before joining the army. Those who survive him are his father, L.M. Dean of Hurley; two
brothers, Albert Dean of Hurley and Major James T. Dean of Washington, D.C.; four
sisters, Mrs. Ara Wilson of Studley, Kans., Mrs. Cecil Archibold of Nokomis, Ill., Mrs.
Oletta Petty of Joplin and Mrs. Ruth Deckard of Springfield. The American Legion Post
of Crane had charge of services at the grave.
Dean, Grace Ann 14 Sep 1899 - 13 Oct 1993 OH 3 Nov 1993
[Note: married Louis Dean]
Grace Ann Dean, 94, Protem, died at 4:35 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, in Nixa Park
Care Center. Dean was a homemaker and had lived in the Protem and Taney County area
all her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; four sons, J.R., Veldon,
Milo, and Jack; and a grandson, Kriss Dean. She is survived by two daughters, Aileen
Rice, Nixa, and Josephine King, Springfield; a sister, Willa Divine, Springfield; seven
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral

services were Sunday, Oct. 17, in Protem Church with the Rev. Floyd Roberts officiating.
Burial was in Protem Cemetery.
Dean, Jamie Robert 3 Aug 1923 - 9 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: married 1946 Juanita June Deffenderfer 6 Jun 1925 - 1 Feb 1999]
Jamie Robert Dean, 66, Springfield, died Friday, Feb. 9, 1990, at St. John's
Regional Health Center, after a long illness. Dean was a lifetime area resident, moving
from Nixa to Springfield in 1978. He was a journeyman electrician and a member of
I.B.E.W. Local 453 for 44 years, and was employed by the Missouri Inspection Bureau
for a number of years. A World War II Coast Guard Veteran, he was commander of the
Nixa American Legion Post. He served as a scoutmaster of the Boys Scouts of America,
refereed high school basketball and was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. He is
survived by his wife of 44 years, Juanita; two daughters, Gayla Wampler, Stanley Kan.,
and Andrea Hamilton, Springfield; three sons, Terry Dean and Kevin Dean, Joplin, and
Kelly Dean, Springfield; two stepsisters, Alma Palmer, Nixa, and Lucille Hawk, Walnut
Grove; and ten grandchildren. Services were Sunday at Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa;
with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Dean, Juanita June (Deffenderfer) 6 Jun 1925 - 1 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Horace L. & Blanche (Harp) Deffenderfer; married 1946 Jamie
Robert Dean 3 Aug 1923 - 9 Mar 1990]
Juanita Dean, 73, died February 1 at her home in Springfield following a long
illness. She was born Juanita Deffenderfer on June 6; 1925 in Ozark to the late Horace
and Blanche Deffenderfer. A graduate of Ozark High School, she spent most of her life in
Nixa and Springfield. She was a real estate agent in the Springfield area for over 25
years. She married Jamie R. Dean of Nixa in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1990.
Survivors include Gayla Wampler, Overland Park, Kansas; Terry and Marilyn Dean and
Kevin and Oma Dean of Springfield; Kelly and Lori Dean of Joplin and Andrea
Hamilton, Springfield, and nine grandchildren. She is also survived by five sisters, Onita
Slaght and Jane Lee, Anaheim, Calif., Mina Handy, Ozark, and Donna Head,
Marionville, and two brothers, Wayne Deffenderfer, Orange, Calif. and Dale
Deffenderfer of Ozark. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rex Deffenderfer, Nixa
and a sister, Betty Kelsey, Champaign, Illinois. Services were held at Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4. Burial was at Selmore Cemetery,
south of Ozark.
Dean, Lillie Cora (Morrison) 5 May 1877 - 10 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
[Note: married Sanford Dean]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Cora Dean, 79 who died April 10 were held April
13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Chuuch with the Rev. Kenneth Bunting
officiating. Burial was in the Pope Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. A native of Fayetteville, Ark, she came to Missouri at the age of 18 and was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Flora
Parsons of Nixa, Mrs. Ora Rinker of Republic; five grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
AND

Dean, Lillie Cora (Morrison) 5 May 1877 - 10 Apr 1957
Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Lilly Dean, who passed away at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield at four o’clock Tuesday afternoon following a stroke at her home
in Clever last Sunday morning. Mrs. Dean’s death came as a shock although her health
had been frail. She had been up until stricken early Sunday morning. She was taken to
the hospital Sunday but never regained consciousness. Her husband, Sanford Dean,
preceded her in death about a decade ago. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Flora
Parsons of Nixa, Mrs. Ora Slants of Decatur, Ill., and Mrs. Nova Rinker of Republic; two
grandsons, Jamie of Nixa and Johnie of Hutchinson, Kan.; and two great-grandchildren,
other relatives and a host of friends.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1957 in the margin.
Dean, Loner Monroe 1870 - 29 Jun 1954 CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
Funeral services for Loner Monroe Dean, 83, who died Wednesday, June 29, at a
Springfield Burge Hospital, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jul 1 at the Hurley
High School auditorium with the Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in the Short
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Dean was a retired farmer and was a
resident of the Hurley community at the time of his death. Survivors include two sons,
Albert Dean of Hurley and Lt. Col. James T. Dean of Washington, D. C.; four daughters,
Mrs. Ara Wilson of Studley, Kan.; Mrs. Cecil Archibald of Nokomis, Ill; Mrs. Ola Petty,
Joplin, and Mrs. Ruth Deckard, Springfield; one brother, Perry Dean of Crane; 20
grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Dean, Sanford d 22 May 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: married Edna]
Mrs. Juanita Weter of Ozark returned to her home last Saturday, May 29, after
spending two weeks at Seymour, Ind. when she was called by the serious illness of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Dean. Mr. Dean died May 22, after having been a patient
in the Seymour hospital the past five weeks. Mrs. Dean was sufficiently improved to be
released from the hospital May 24. Mr. Dean is survived by his wife, Mrs. Edna Dean of
Seymour; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Weter of Ozark and Mrs. Albert Smallwood of
Seymour; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial
were Saturday, May 25, at Seymour.
Dean, Tammy Kay (Dunn) 21 Aug 1964 - 11 Mar 2006 SN-L 13 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Francis & Barbara (Young) Dunn; married 7 Aug 1982 Ricky Ray
Dean]
Tammy Kay (Dunn) Dean, age 41, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, March 11,
2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born August 21, 1964, in Branson,
the daughter of Francis and Barbara (Young) Dunn. Tammy attended school in Forsyth.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Forsyth. On August 7, 1982, she married
Ricky Ray Dean. On January 14, 1988, their daughter, Rachel Leann Dean was born. For
the past 18 years, Rachel has been the focus and the pride and joy of their lives. Tammy
attended Missouri State University and Graff Vo-Tech College. For the past 20 years, she
had worked as an L.P.N. in the Ozark and Nixa areas. Tammy enjoyed spending time

with her family and friends, especially her nieces and nephews. She loved being in the
outdoors with her horses. She was committed and dedicated to her nursing profession
helping and taking care of people. Survivors include her husband, Ricky Ray Dean; her
daughter, Rachel Dean, Nixa; her parents, Francis and Barbara Dunn, Forsyth; two
brothers, Tony Dunn, Forsyth and Truman Young and wife, April, Seymour; a sister,
Heather Hetebry and husband, Paul, Seymour; and several aunts and uncles, nieces,
nephews, and cousins. Preceding her in death were a sister, Brenda Lee Dunn; and her
grandparents, Elmer and Virginia Dunn and Jeff and Neva Young. A funeral service will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor
Richard Eakins officiating. A graveside service and burial will follow in Protem
Cemetery with Pastor Frank Bostic officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
AND
Dean, Tammy Kay (Dunn) 21 Aug 1964 - 11 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
Thank You The family of Tammy Dean, Nixa, would like to thank everyone for
the love and support, the benefits and prayers, food, cards, flowers, donations, and for the
kindness shown during the illness and death of Tammy. God Bless You, From the
families of Rick & Rachel Dean & Francis & Barbara Dunn
Deathrage, Don Leroy, Spc-4 24 Feb 1947 - 17 Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
Second Ozark Youth Killed in Vietnam
[Note: Son of Don Leroy & Marie (?) Deathrage, Sr.]
A second Ozark youth, Spc. 4 Don Leroy Deathrage, 20, had lost his life in the
Vietnam War. He was killed last Saturday by a booby trap while on patrol. His parents
received confirmation of his death Tuesday afternoon. Spc. Deathrage, who was engaged
to Miss Sandy Richardson of Strafford last December, was trained at Fort Riley, Kan and
was sent to Vietnam on Jan. 9. A native of California, he moved to Springfield with his
family at age five, and resided there until 1955. He was a 1965 graduate of Ozark High
School. Spc. 4 Deathrage was awarded an Army commendation medal on April 10 when
his unit came under dire near Dong Tam. A defense perimeter was formed in an open rice
paddy, and he helped repel constant enemy attempts to penetrate American lines with
several hours of gunfire. When a machine gun position was knocked out, he took over the
position and remained there throughout the battle. Spc. 4 Deathrage was a member of
Company B of the 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Survivors are his step-father and
mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Tennis, Ozark; his father, Don Leroy Deathrage, Sr., state of
California; half-sister, Mrs. John Short, Wichita, Kan., and maternal grandfather, Willie
Forest of Ava. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris.
AND
Deathrage, Don Leroy, Spc-4 24 Feb 1947 - 17 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
Funeral services for Spc-4 Don Leroy Deathrage, 20, of Ozark were at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery with military rites at Fort Leonard Wood. Deathrage was killed
June 17 in action in Vietnam by a booby trap while on patrol.
AND
Deathrage, Don Leroy, Jr. 24 Feb 1947 - 17 Jun 1967 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p1

Mrs. Marie Tennis of Ozark is pointing to medals posthumously to her son, Don
L. Deathrage, Jr., killed in action recently in South Vietnam. The medals were presented
Monday by Capt. Owen F. Devlin of the United States Army. They are the Republic of
Vietnam Military Merit Medal and the Gallentry Cross with Palm. Previously awarded
were the Bronze Star Medal and the Purple Heart, both posthumously. The citation which
accompanied the above medals read as follows: “Courageous combatant, well-known for
his sacrifices, who always exhibited a spirit of good will and cooperation. He assisted the
Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces in blocking the Red Wave of aggression from
engulfing the South Vietnam and Southeastern Asia.” “With his enthusiasm and
exemplary devoted manner, he willingly executed all of his entrusted missions and set a
brilliant example for his comrades in arm.” “He died in the performance of his mission,
His loss is greatly mourned by both his American and Vietnam comrades in arms.”
DeBoard, Larry Joe 26 Nov 1965 - 26 Nov 1965 CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of William C. & ? (?) DeBoard]
Larry Joe DeBoard, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. DeBoard, was dead at birth
early Friday morning, Nov. 26 in Skaggs Hospital in Branson. Other survivors are four
sisters, Marie, Linda, Hulda and Ellen, all of the home; three brothers, Earl, Ronnie and
William, all of the home; a step-sister, Barbara DeBoard, Sunnyvale, Calif; two stepbrothers, Earl DeBoard, Fresno, Calif. and Denis DeBoard, U. S. Army; paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Hulda Lakins, Hurley; Maternal great grandfather, John Butler, Ava.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in King Cemetery south of Ozark, with Joe
Deal officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
DeBoard, Nannie (Rogers) 26 May 1896 - 26 Aug 1967
[Note: married Ralph DeBoard 16 Dec 1885 - Dec 1967]
Mrs. Nannie DeBoard, 71, a native of Battlefield and lifelong resident of this area,
died Saturday afternoon at Mercy Villa, in Springfield. Mrs. DeBoard was a member of
the First Baptist Church of Republic. Survivors include her husband, Ralph of the home;
three brothers, Perry Rogers and Freddie Rogers, both of Nixa, and Onis Rogers, Siloam
Springs, Ark.; and three sisters, Mrs. Merle Payne, Aurora, Mrs. Reda Davis, Clever, and
Mrs. Wretha Ghan, Brookline. Cantrell Funeral Home of Republic will announce
arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
DeBoard, Ralph 16 Dec 1885 - Dec 1967
[Note: Son of Elisha & Mary DeBoard; married Nannie Rogers 26 May 1896 - 26 Aug
1967]
Memorial services were held Wednesday afternoon in the First Christian Church
here for Ralph DeBoard, 82, a lifelong resident of this community, who passed away in
the Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Herbert
Woodruff, pastor of the church, officiated at the service. Dave Russell sang two favorite
hymns, “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” and “The Old Rugged Cross”. Mrs. Harold
Owen accompanied at the organ. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery here under direction
of Cantrell. Pallbearers were Bill Hood, Herbert Coggin, Wade Brown, Joe Jones, Oren
Hodges and Doug Anderson. Mr. DeBoard was born and reared a few miles north of

Republic and made his home in the same neighborhood until a few years ago when he
retired from the farm and moved to this city. He had been a patient in the Cox Rest
Home for some time and was taken to the hospital about a week before his death. He was
a member of a very respected pioneer family of this community. His parents were the
late Elisha and Mary DeBoard. Survivors are five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Britain of Republic,
Rt. 1, Mrs. Susie House and Mrs. Glen Robertson, both of Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Lucy
Baughn of Visalia, Calif., and Mrs. Fay Ball of Long Beach, Calif.; and several nieces
and nephews.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 3 December 1967 in the margin.
DeBoard, William Claude 1 Feb 1918 - 29 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
William Claude DeBoard, 73, Aurora, formerly of Sparta, died at 12:20 p.m.,
Sunday Dec. 29, 1991 in Springfield Community Hospital. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hood Cemetery, Hurley.
Visitation is 7-8 p.m. Friday in inc funeral home.
Deckard, Olen R. 9 Sep 1921 - 16 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: SSDI gives name as Olen]
Services for Glen R. Deckard, 58, Ava, brother of Fred Deckard, Ozark, were
held Wednesday in Ava in Clinkingbeard with burial in Ava Cemetery. Mr. Deckard was
a retired rural mail carrier. He died Sunday in Tri-County Hospital where he had been a
patient for only a few hours.
Deckard, Linville A. 1920 - 22 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
[Note: married Catherine]
Services for Linville A. Deckard, 58, Springfield were held Friday in Greenlawn
North Chapel with the Rev. Rosalie Dunn officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mr. Shepard died May 22 of gunshot wounds (sic), Among those surviving are
his wife, Catherine and two brothers, Charles of Fordland and Bobby Gene of Fordland.
Decker, Robert A. 24 Dec 1921 - 21 Feb 1990 OH 1 Mar 1990
[Note: married Mary E. who m/1 Moody]
Robert A. Decker, 68, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 1990, in St. Johns
Regional Health Center. He was a retired civil service supply foreman and a member of
the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary E.; a son, Robert J. Decker,
Auburn, Wash.; a stepson, Ernest Moody, Lincoln, Neb.; a stepdaughter, Katherine
Lennon, Dallas; a sister, Frances Sims, Wichita, Kan.; five grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Funeral services were Saturday in Greenlawn North Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Paul Coltharp officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Chapel.
Deboie, Bea 11 Jul 1902 - 3 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of Stephen Lee & Lillie Ann (Ellingsworth) DeBoie; married Vesta M. Little
21 Apr 1902 - 12 Jul 1985]
Bea Deboie, 87, Highlandville, died Tuesday, July 3, 1990, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, after a two-year illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Highlandville area

and was a farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highlandville. He is
survived by his son, Johnnie Deboie, and daughter-in-law, Barbara; two sisters, Nomel
Powers, Nixa, and Nona Harris, Ozark; and other relatives and . friends. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Vesta, in 1985. Services were last Thursday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Dale Grubaugh and Tammy Bilyeu officiating. Soloist was Debbie
Maples: Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Deboie, Johnnie E. 28 Mar 1931 - 27 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Bea & Vesta M. (Little) Deboie; married 29 Dec 1959 Barbara Maples]
Johnnie E. Deboie, 60, Highlandville, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1991 at his home. He
was born March 28, 1931 and was the son of Bea and Vesta Little Deboie. He was a
lifelong resident of the Highlandville area, and graduated from Spokane High School in
1951. On Dec. 29, 1959 he married Barbara Maples. He was a farmer and was employed
in housekeeping by St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was a member of
Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his mother-in-law,
Edith Maples, Highlandville; a sister-in-law and her husband, Jackie and Omar Medlin,
Aurora; a brother-in-law and his wife, Leeroye and Velma Maples, Nixa; four aunts; an
uncle; nieces; nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday in Adams
Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
DeBoie, Lillie Ann (Ellingsworth) 10 Feb 1867 - 6 Mar 1952 CCR 13 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of Robert E. & Anna (Durham) Ellingsworth; married 30 Mar 1891
Stephen Lee DeBoie 23 May 1860 - 11 Nov 1945; tombstone gives 7 Mar 1952
deathdate]
Lillie Ann Ellingsworth DeBoie was born Feb. 10, 1867 in Arkansas and died
March 6, 1952 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tena Hayes at Highlandville at the age
of 85. She united with the Highlandville Baptist church sixty-five years ago. She was
united in marriage March 30, 1891 to Stephen Lee DeBoie and to this union nine children
were born, two preceding her in death. Survivors include one son, Bea DeBoie, of
Highlandville; six daughters, Mrs. Tena Hayes, Mrs. Fred McCauley, Mrs. Nona Harris
and Mrs. Nomel Powers, all of Highlandville, Mrs. Mabel Rader of Nixa, and Mrs. Anna
Turner of Bristow, OK; one brother Tom Ellingsworth of Highlandville, 22 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, March 9
at two o’clock in the Highlandville school auditorium with Rev. Ross Carter officiating.
Burial was made in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
DeBrunner, Charles F. May 1882 - 4 Sept 1961 CCR 7 Sep 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Fredrick L & Mary F. (Werder) DeBrunner; married Mae Veirs]
Funeral services for Charles DeBrunner, former resident of Billings, who died
Sunday in Kansas City, were held Tuesday afternoon in Newcomer Chapel at Kansas
City. Mr. DeBrunner is survived by his wife Mae, a former Springfield resident; a son,
Duane, Kansas City; and two sister, Mrs. Bertha Hedgpeth of Ozark and Mrs. Ida Scholz
of West Plains. Mrs. Scholz and two nephews, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Combs of
Springfield and John F. Hedgpeth of Ozark, attended the services.

Decker, Claude C. 1891 - 6 Feb 1962 CCR 8 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: married Inez]
Claude C. Decker, 71, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday at his home, 514 East High,
Springfield, after a short illness. A retired farmer, her is survived by his wife, Inez; three
sons, Wayne J. of Nixa, Andrew of Lee’s Summit and David with the U. S. Army
stationed in Japan; and one daughter, Mrs. Claudia Bower of Tucson. Services will be
under direction of friends and neighbors in the [printed obit ends here]
Decker, Dorothy D. (Nieland) 9 Jun 1923 - 15 Nov 2004 SN-L 16 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Mary (Feldman) Nieland; married Robert Decker]
Dorothy D. Decker, 81, Springfield, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Monday, November
15, 2004, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 9, 1923, in St. Louis, the
daughter of Herman and Mary Feldman Nieland. She worked 15 years for the Frisco
Railroad and was a homemaker. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Robert Decker,
Springfield; a daughter, Roberta Goman, Springfield; and two sisters, Rose Caldwell,
Washington, Missouri, and Florence Schloemp, Dittmer, Missouri. Funeral services will
be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood
Chapel. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Missouri
Humane Society, 3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, Missouri 65803 or to the St.
Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38116.
Decker, Earl “Bing” 21 Jun 1912 - 4 Mar 1996 CCH-N 9 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Edward & Rosa (Mitchell) Decker; married Rosa Pauline Tate]
Earl "Bing" Decker, 83, of Nixa, died at 3:42 p.m., Monday, March 4, 1996 in St.
John's Regional Health Center. The son of Edward and Rosa (Mitchell) Decker, he was
born June 21, 1912 in Elm Creek, Nebraska. Mr. Decker had been employed with Gates
Rubber Manufacturing in Denver. Colorado, for over 33 years. He was a U.S. Army WW
II veteran, a member of American Legion Post #676, and Veteran of Foreign Wars,
Springfield, Mo., and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by: a brother
and a sister. He is survived by: his wife, Rosa Pauline (Tate) Decker, of the home; two
sons, Dick Kasson, of Lakewood, Co., and Larry Jackson, of Springfield, Mo.; two
daughters, Linda Hallan: Lake, of Ozark, Mo., and Diane Lacey, of Republic, Mo.;
fourteen grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at.
2:00 p.m, Wednesday. March 6, 1996, in Greenlawn Funeral Home, South, with the
Revs. Mike Green and Ron Daughtery officiating. Burial was held in King's Prairie
Cemetery, near Monett. Visitation was held from 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 1996 in
the funeral home.
Deckard, Famie Mae 29 May 1895 - 19 Sep 1989 NN-E 28 Sep 1989
Famie Mae Deckard, 94, of Springfield, died at 1:28 a.m. Sept. 19 in Maranatha
Manor after a long illness. Services were last Thursday in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Deckard is survived by six
daughters, Carrie Shouse, Kearney, Lottie Ross and Maureen McClendon, both of
Springfield, Dorothy Sullivan, Lawson, Leona Sisco, Ozark, and Bernice Nix,

Independence; three sons, Donald, Clifford and Eugene, all of Springfield; 39
grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
Decker, Kaila Renee 10 Oct 1991 - 10 Oct 1991 OH 17 Oct 1991
[Note: Daughter of Kenneth & Sheila Decker]
Graveside services for Kaila Renee Decker, infant daughter of Kenneth and Sheila
Decker, Chadwick, were held Saturday in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield
under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home. Kaila Decker was stillborn at
11:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 1991 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield.
DeConinck, Morris M. 12 Feb 1916 - 6 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Paul & Alida DeConinck; married 12 Dec 1952 Goldie Lemka Sanders]
Morris M. DeConinck, age 84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 6,
2001 in his home. He was born February 12, 1916 in Kansas City, the son of Paul and
Alida DeConinck. On December 12, 1952 he and Goldie Lemka Sanders were married.
Before retirement, Mr. DeConinck worked as a field engineer for Del E. Webb
Construction. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include: His
wife, Goldie; a daughter, Twila Olson and granddaughter, Heather Olson, both of Maple
Grove, Minnesota; and two nephews, Ed and Tom DeConinck, Independence. Funeral
services were Tuesday, January 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy
Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial was Wednesday in Mt. Washington
Cemetery, Independence.
Dedmon, Herman Grant 11 Dec 1911 - 12 Sep 1989 NN-E 21 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Austin and Zella (Rushing) Dedmon; married ? ; married 5 Sep 1984
Beatrice Keeling Chambliss]
Herman Grant Dedmon, 77, Rogersville, passed away Sept. 12 in his home after a
short illness. Services were held last Friday in Marsh Funeral Home with the Rev. Ellis
Cravens officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Dedmon, a farmer,
was born Dec: 11, 1911 in Wright County to Austin and Zella Rushing Dedmon. He was
retired from MFA Milling, Mansfield, after 21 years. He attended the Mentor Baptist
Church and was married to Beatrice Keeling Chambliss on Sept, 5, 1984. He is survived
by his wife, Beatrice, of the home; two sons, Bob Dedmon, Springfield, and Roger
Dedmon, Rogersville; five sisters, Marie Detherage, Fresno, .Calif., Creo Waddell, South
Carolina; Jerry Hunt, Lee Summit; Pauline Cantrell, Marshfield; and Neva McAnally,
Springfield; four grandchildren, Rae Lynn, Michele, Matthew, and Jamie Dedmon; and
several nieces and nephews.
Deeds, Clayton Caldwell “Clay” 1918 - 30 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Edward F. & Clara Maude (Caldwell) Deeds; married Martaun]
Clay Deeds, 60 of Springfield, brother of Mrs. Josephine Rahm and Mrs. Helen
Gimlin, both of Ozark, died last Saturday at his home after a long illness. The funeral
mass was held Monday in St. Agnes Cathedral with the Rev. Sylvester Bauer officiating.
Entombment was in Greenlawn Mausoleum.
AND
Deeds, Clayton Caldwell “Clay” 1918 - 30 Jun 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10

Clayton Caldwell “Clay” Deeds, 60 of Springfield who died June 30, was born in
McCracken and was a graduate of Ozark High School and Southwest Missouri State
College. He taught for two years at the Ritter School. He died four months after taking
sick leave from the Frisco Railroad. He was a claims agent and had been a Frisco
employee for 38 years. As a boy, he worked on his father’s 200-acre farm on the Finley
River where, recalls his sister, Mrs. Josephine Rahm of Ozark, “we kids all had to hoe
potatoes and thin corn.” She said her brother worked as long as he was able to and was
bedfast at the time of his death. A funeral mass was held July 2 at St. Agnes Catholic
Church with the Rev. Sylvester Bauer officiating., Entombment was in Greenlawn
Mausoleum. Surviving also were his wife, Martaum; mother, Mrs. Clara Deeds; two
other sisters, Mrs. Helen Gimlin of Ozark and Mrs. Dorothy Engelege of Springfield; a
son, Clay of Springfield and four daughters, Mrs. Joe Conrad, Mrs. Lyanne Clemens, and
Junita “Trudie” Deeds, all of Springfield and Mrs. Julia Phillips of Rochester, N. Y.
Deeds, Edward F. 11 Sep 1884 - 29 Apr 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
[Note: Son of J. T. & Francis (Collins) Deeds; married Clara Maude Caldwell]
Funeral services for Edward F. Deeds, 75, of Ozark, who died Friday, April 29, in
St. Johns Hospital following a lengthy illness, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin
chapel at Ozark with Rev. William F. Vance officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. A retired farmer and stockman, he spent his entire lifetime in
Christian County, with the exception of a few years working in construction of the
Panama Canal. He was a member of the Yoachum Memorial Presbyterian Church at
Ozark and a longtime member of Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Clara F. Deeds of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Sylvester Rahm and Mrs.
Arthur Gimlin of Ozark and Mrs. Roland Engleage of Sarcoxie; two sons, Edward Deeds
of Nevada and Clay Deeds of Springfield; seven grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Deeds, Emma (Cavener) 1872 - 1 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Patrick & Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Dyer) Cavener; married
Sep 1904 John L. Deeds]
Mrs. John Deeds, 74, passed away at her home in Los Angeles, Calif., on
Saturday night, Feb. 1, according to a message received Sunday morning by her sister,
Mrs. Inez Collins of Ozark. Another sister, Mrs. Mary Lou Hedgpeth, lives in
Springfield. Mrs. Deeds had been in poor health for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Deeds
were both born and reared in the Ozark community but had made their home in
California for the past 20 years. Immediate survivors are her husband; one daughter, Mrs.
Charles Lewis of the home in Los Angeles; and one son, Wilbur Deeds of Hollywood,
Calif. Leaving Ozark Sunday evening via automobile for Los Angeles where funeral
services will be held the later part of the week were Mrs. John Hartley and John Collins,
Mrs. Cletus Faught, Arthur Collins and Bill Skaggs.
Deeds, Golda 2 Jan 1899 - 8 Feb 1968
CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: may be Golda S. Bookout born Jan 1899 to William & Mary A. Bookout; married
Sidney O. “Syd” Deeds 10 Apr 1891 - 15 Jul 1973]

Mrs. Golda Deeds, 69, former resident of Clever, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in
the Tempe, Ariz. hospital. Mrs. Deeds is survived by her husband, Sydney Deeds.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Cantrell Chapel in Clever, with the Rev.
E. L. DeVore officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery.
Deeds, John d 8 Feb 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Ozark relatives have received word of the death on Tuesday, February 8, of John
Deeds, a former resident. He passed away at the home of a son, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur
Deeds in North Hollywood, Calif. Funeral services were to be held Friday.
Deeds, Mildred Amy (Fox) 14 May 1893 - 21 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary Francis Fox; married 1933 William C. Deeds 16 Jul
1877 - 25 Apr 1958]
Mildred Fox Deeds, 95, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, 21 Jan (1989) in Primrose
Place, Springfield, where she had been a resident for seven years. Born 14 May 1893 in
Fair Play to John and Mary Francis Fox, she had attended school in Fair Play for several
years and later attended Methodist Girls School in Marionville. She moved to
Springfield where she worked as Deputy Assessor in Greene County. In 1933, she was
united in marriage to William C. Deeds. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to
Ozark where they were extensively engaged in grain and beef farming. She was a
member of Ozark Presbyterian Church and was active in all church affairs including
deacon. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Deeds, Ozark: and five nieces. Services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Ozark Presbyterian Church wit the Rev. James P. Robinson
and Dr. Robert Brueck officiating. Entombment was in Ozark Cemetery Mausoleum
under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky
Schimek.
Deeds, Roxcena (Farmer) Brownfield 26 Dec 1910 – 22 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Mar 2001
[Note: Daughter of Newt & Grace (Monroe) Farmer; married 1928 Harold Brownfield;
married Wilbur Deeds]
Roxcena Deeds, 90, Ozark, passed away Thursday, Feb. 22, 2001 in Citizens
Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. She was born Monday, Dec. 26, 1910 in Springfield, the
daughter of Newt and Grace (Monroe) Farmer. In 1928, Roxcena married Harold
Brownfield and to this union three children were born; James David, Robert and Joann.
In 1941 she married Wilbur Deeds and this union was blessed with one son, Douglas.
Roxcena was a beloved wife and mother who enjoyed her family and her home, and was
a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents;
husband Wilbur; one daughter, Joann; one son, Douglas; three brothers and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, James D. Brownfield and wife Ruth, Wheatland, Mo. and Robert
Brownfield, Nevada; one sister, Dede and husband Clifford Flood, Ozark; six
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews. Graveside
services were held Tuesday, Feb. 27 in Ozark City Cemetery under the care of Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Memorial donations may
be made to First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Deeds, Sidney O. “Syd” 10 Apr 1891 - 15 Jul 1973 OH 19 Jul 1973 p8

[Note: Son of Francis Lee & Zeta Alabama (Meador) Deeds; married Golda 2 Jan 1899 8 Feb 1968]
Funeral services for Sidney O. Deeds, 82 of Clever were held at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. James Smith officiating. Burial
was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Deeds, Trellie E. 2 Feb 1902 - 14 Dec 1968 CCR 19 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Hiram B. & Sarah Deeds]
Funeral services for Trellis E. Deeds, 66, of Springfield, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. A native of Chadwick, Mr.
Deeds had moved to Kansas as a young man, He had been employed by Armour &
Company until moving to Springfield five years ago, He died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday in
St. John’s Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Bessie Hedrick, Springfield and Mrs. Alma Fletcher, Wichita, Kan.
Deeds, Wilbur Eugene 14 Aug 1910 - 6 Nov 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
[Note: Son of John & Emma Deeds; married Roxcena Farmer]
Wilbur Eugene Deeds, 82, Ozark died at 7:20 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center
South. He was born Aug. 14, 1910, the son of John and Emma Deeds. He was a graduate
of Ozark High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University. He moved to
Los Angeles, Calif and was employed by Interstate Bakeries in 1937 and held the
position of Divisional Production Manager until his retirement in 1975. He married
Roxcena Farmer. After his retirement, they moved back to Ozark. He was a member of
the Ozark Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Emma
Deeds, a son, John Douglas Deeds and a sister, Mrs. Irene Lewis. Survivors include his
wife, Roxcene Deeds of the home; two step-sons, J. D. Brownfield and his wife Ruth,
Wheatland and Robert Lee Brownfield, Canyon City, Calif; six grandchildren, Terrie
Lynn Smith, Todd Douglas Deeds, Trista Sue Deeds, Tera Jean Deeds, James Howard
Brownfield, Laura Lee Brownfield; and five great grandchildren. Services were held
Monday, Nov. 2 in Ozark City Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, with
the Revs, Tony Rhoden and David Howard officiating. Memorial contributions may be
made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund.
Deeds, William C. 16 Jul 1877 - 25 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
[Note: Son of J. T. & Francis (Collins) Deeds; married Mildred Amy Fox 14 May 1893 21 Jan 1989]
Funeral services for William C. Deeds, 80 who died suddenly Friday evening,
April 25 at his home west of Ozark, were held Sunday, April 17 at 2:30 p.m. in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. William Vance officiating. Interment was in the
mausoleum of Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Deeds was born two
miles south of Ozark and with the exception of ten years in Springfield, spent his entire
life in and near Ozark. He was highly successful farmer and stockman. He suffered a
heart attack five years ago but although largely confined to his home he continued to
manage his extensive farming and business interests, with the assistance of his wife and
daughter. He was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Mildred Amy Deeds; one daughter, Miss Carolyn Deeds, presently employed

as a teacher at Lamar; one brother, Edward F. Deeds of Ozark; and several nieces and
nephews.
Deeds, Zeta Alabama (Meador) 6 Mar 1871 - 15 Jul 1953 CCR 16 Jul 1953 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Susan Virginia (Guinn) Meador; married Francis Lee
Deeds ? - Aug 1934]
Mrs. Zeta Deeds, 82, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday in the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Gratz King of Clever after a lingering illness. Mrs. Deeds had been a resident of the
Clever community for the past 46 years. She was a member of the Clever Baptist Church.
Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. King; one son, Sidney of Tulsa; four grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. Belle Hefner of Palmyra, Va. and seven great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Deer, Carole Joyce (Creekmore) 25 Dec 1937 - 14 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Hadley H. & Lola Mae (Moon) Creekmore; married 23 May 1958
Grover Charles "Chuck" Deer, Jr. 2 Mar 1937 - 29 Aug 1993]
Carole Joyce Deer, age 61, formerly of Derby, Kansas, walked into the arms of
Jesus on Wednesday, April 14, 1999. She was born December 25, 1937 in Wichita,
Kansas and was the daughter of Hadley H. and Lola Mae (Moon) Creekmore. On May
23, 1958 she entered into marriage with Grover Charles "Chuck" Deer, Jr. Who preceded
her in death in 1993. Carole was an active member of the Ozark United Methodist
Church. Survivors include: three children, Curtis Allen Deer of Doraville, Georgia, Dale
Gene Deer and his wife Sheri of Wichita, Kansas and Vickie Joyce Bunch and her
husband Bob of Marysville, Washington; a daughter-in-law, Eldonna Deer of Doraville,
Georgia; eight grandchildren, Anthony "Toney" Deer and his wife Misty, Gabriel Deer,
Erick Bunch, Nathaniel Deer, Bradley Bunch, Israel Deer, Christopher Deer and Orion
Deer; a great-granddaughter, Julianna Joyce Deer; three brothers, Ronald, Darryl and
Dewayne Creekmore; a sister, Brenda Creekmore; one brother-in-law and three sistersin-law, Sally Deer, Virginia Black, Frank Burnett and Bonnie Culpepper; and her church
family at Ozark United Methodist Church. Funeral services were held Monday, April 19,
in Ozark United Methodist Church, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Rehabilitation Service For The Blind, 3418 Knipp Dr.,
Jefferson City, MO 65103 and /or The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 4995,
Springfield, MO 65808.
Deer, Charles Eugene 1870 - 25 Aug 1947 CCR 4 Sep 1947 p1
Funeral services for Charles Eugene Deer, 77, former Ozark resident, who died
Aug. 25 at General Hospital, Waynesville, Mo., were held Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Jones &
Son Funeral Home at Buffalo, Mo., with the Rev. Elmer Davison officiating. Burial was
in Reynolds Chapel cemetery near Buffalo.
Deer, Grover Charles “Chuck”, Jr. 2 Mar 1937 - 29 Aug 1993 OH 1 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Grover Charles & Virginia (Sprigg) Deer, Sr.; married 23 May 1958 Carol
Joyce Creekmore]

Chuck Deer, 56, Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1993 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born March 2, 1937 at Napton, the son of Grover Charles
Deer Sr. and Virginia Sprigg Deer. He served his country in the U.S. Navy On May 23,
1958, he was united in marriage to Carol Joyce Creekmore. He served on the City
Council in Derby, Kan. He was a member of Civil War Roundtable. Before becoming a
Realtor for Carol Jones in Ozark, he worked as construction supervisor for Killian
Construction Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ozark
where he served as Chairman of the Administrative Board. Survivors include his wife,
Carol; two sons, Curtis Allen Deer and his wife El Donna, Atlanta, Ga., and Dale Gene
Deer and his wife, Sheri, Derby, Kan.; a daughter, Vickie Joyce Bunch, and her husband,
Bob, Marysville, Wash.; two brothers, George Deer, and his wife, Sally, Sibley, and
Frank Burnett, and his wife, Judy, Chehalis, Wash.; two sisters, Virginia Ann Black, and
her husband, Bobby, Valley Center, Kan., and Bonnie Albert, Albuquerque, N. M. seven
grandchildren, Gabriel, Christopher, Nathaniel, Israel, Tony, Eric and Bradley; brothers
and sisters-in-law Darryl and Jean Creekmore, Dwayne and Laura Jane Creekmore, all of
Wichita, Kan., Brenda Creekmore, Douglas, Kan., and Ronald and Mary Creekmore, Red
Hill, Ark. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, in the United Methodist Church,
Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chuck Deer
Memorial Fund at the United Methodist Church, Ozark.
Deering, Pam “P.J.” (Alman) 16 May 1954 - 30 Jan 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
[Note: Daughter of Don & Betty Alman; married Gary Deering]
Pam “P.J.” Deering, age 45, Sparta, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2000 at
the University of St. Louis Medical Center. Pam was born May 16, 1954 in Mt. Home,
AR. the daughter of Don and Betty Alman. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist
Church in Ozark and active in many groups and organizations including the MidAmerica Transplant Support Group, Friends of Christian County Library and Cox
Hospital Volunteers. Survivors include her husband, Gary Deering, Sparta; her
parents, Don and Betty Alman, Mt. Home AR.; three brothers, Roger Alman,
Ronnie Alman and Robert Alman, all of Arkansas; and many other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Pastor Ben Brown officiating. Burial was in Baxter Memorial
Gardens, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Deffenderfer, Alta J. (Potter) Lawson 15 Feb 1891 - 17 Aug 1950 CCR 24 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Christopher Columbus & Mary E. (Fondren) Potter; married Null B.
Lawson 20 Mar 1882 - 16 Aug 1942; Chaffin mortuary records give same lifespan, place
of death, first name, & parents with surname Deffenderfer, and so does the California
Death Index]
Mrs. Alta Potter Lawson, former Ozark resident, died Thursday, August 17, at her
home in Los Angeles, Calif. She was 59 years old. Mrs. Lawson was born February 15,
1891, the daughter of C.C. and Mary Potter. In 1914 she was married to N.B. Lawson,
who preceded her in death eight years ago. Mrs. Lawson moved to Los Angeles
following her husband’s death. She was a member of the Christian Church at Sparta. She
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W.C. Forgey and Mrs. Bill Reed; a niece, Mrs. Milburn

Bilyeu, and a nephew, Billy Forgey, all of Ozark. Funeral services were held in the
Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark Tuesday afternoon with the Rev. R.F. Musgrave
officiating. Burial was in the Linden cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Forgey, Milburn
Bilyeu, Fred Galloway, John Fondren, John Lawson, and Glen Lawson.
Deffenderfer, Frank Thomas “Tom” 20 Jul 1922 - 14 Nov 2002
[Note: married 2 Jun 1967 Mary Anne Simkins]
F.T. “Tom” Deffenderfer, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, November
14, 2002 in Cox South, Springfield. He was born July 20, 1922 on the farm where he
continued to live throughout his life. He served his country in the U.S. Army during
World War II. On June 2, 1967, he and his wife, Mary Anne Simkins were married. The
Deffenderfer family welcomed foster children into their home for many years. A farmer,
Mr. Deffenderfer raised Registered Shorthorn cattle, showing them for many years. He
was recently named Missouri Shorthorn Breeder of the Year. He also was employed by
the Farm Service Agency for 40 years. He was active in community service, serving as 4H Beef Leader, was a board member of M.F.A., served on the Christian County Fair
Board, and was a member of the Ozark V.F.W. He became a member of Selmore
Christian Church at a young age, where he had served as Deacon, Elder and Sunday
School teacher. He was a Gideon and was a member of the Christian County Men’s
Fellowship. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a daughter, Susan Jackson and her
husband, Kevin, Ozark; three grandchildren, Dustin, Cody and Jennifer DeVore; a sister,
Helen Jernigan, Springfield; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. His parents
preceded him in death as well as a brother, Winford Deffenderfer, and a sister, Mable
Janette Rahm. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Selmore Christian Church
with Rev. Mark Evans and Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
November 16, 2002.
Deffenderfer, Fred A. 1891 - 2 Aug 1954 CCR 5 Aug 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas S. & Mary J. (Payne) Deffenderfer]
Funeral services for Fred A. Deffenderfer, 63, of Ontario, Calif, who died August
2 at the home of a nephew near Selmore were conducted Thursday afternoon, August 5,
at two o’clock with the Rev. Vaughan officiating. The body was shipped to Ontario,
Calif. for burial. Mr. Deffenderfer was a native of Christian County and was a member of
the Selmore Christian Church. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Louise Nichols of
Mt. Hood, Ore., Mrs. Freeda Bubler, Mrs. Dorothy Jones and Mrs. Eva Johnson, all of
Upland, Calif. and Mrs. Fern Binelli of Ontario, Calif; three sons, Burl of Etiwanda,
Calif; Harold of Ontario, Calif and Donald of Upland, Calif; his mother, Mrs. Mary J.
Deffenderfer; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Melton and Mrs. Sylvia Schupbach, both of Ozark;
two brothers, Henry of Ozark; Horace of Selah, Wash., and Glenn of Indio, Calif; 10
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Deffenderfer, Genevieve (Lofton) 18 Nov 1915 - 1 Dec 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of William & Martha Lofton; married 15 Jul 1938 Orval Winford
Deffenderfer 24 Mar 1913 - 16 Mar 1990]

Genevieve Deffenderfer, 75, Ozark, died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. l, 1990 in
Primrose Place, Springfield, Deffenderfer, a member of Selmore Christian Church, was
born Nov. 18, 1915 in Ozark County to William and Martha Lofton. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Orval Winford Deffenderfer; a son, Johnny Deffenderfer; her
parents; three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a son, Ron; and four
grandchildren, Scott, Andrea, Veronica, and Nicole. Services were Monday in Selmore
Christian Church, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel.
Deffenderfer, Glenn Levi 25 Oct 1907 - 28 Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Thomas S. & Mary (Payne) Deffenderfer]
Funeral services for 67-year old Glenn Deffenderfer of Rogersville were held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with burial in Selmore Cemetery. Mr.
Deffenderfer was a native of Ozark and a veteran of WWII. He lived in Indio, Calif. for
25 years before returning to Missouri in 1972. Surviving are one brother, Henry
Deffenderfer, Route 2, Ozark and one sister, Mrs. Agnes Melton, Ozark.
AND
Deffenderfer, Glenn Levi 25 Oct 1907 - 28 Apr 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p11
We deeply appreciate every act of kindness extended in the loss of our loved one.
Henry Deffenderfer. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Melton. Nieces and nephews.
Deffenderfer, Horace L. 1 Jun 1892 - 25 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas S. & Mary (Payne) Deffenderfer; married Blanche Harp 19 Apr
1903 - Jun 1987; SSDI gives birthdate as 11 Jun 1892]
Horace L. Deffenderfer, 73, of Route 1, Ozark, died Wednesday morning while
working near his farm home. He had suffered from a heart condition for some time. He
was a veteran of World War I and a lifelong resident of the Ozark community. Mr.
Deffenderfer is survived by his wife, Blanche; three sons, Wayne, Orange, Calif., Dale of
Ozark and Rex of Nixa; seven daughters, Mrs. Mina Handy of Ozark, Mrs, Juanita Dean
of Nixa, Mrs. Donna Head of Morrisville, Mrs. Betty Kelsey of Champaign, Ill. Mrs.
Cleta Baldwin of Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Jane Lee and Mrs. Onita Slaight of Anaheim,
Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Long and Mrs. Agnes Melton, both of Ozark; two
brothers, H. C. Deffenderfer of Ozark and Glenn Deffenderfer of Indio, Calif..; and 30
grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel in Ozark,
Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Deffenderfer, Henry Clay 20 Aug 1889 - 15 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Thomas S. & Mary (Payne) Deffenderfer; married 11 Jul 1912 Virgie Bray
22 Jul 1893 - 13 Jan 1975]
OZARK - Services for Henry C. Deffenderfer, 87, Ozark were at 2 p.m Saturday
in Selmore Christian Church here with Faust A. Matthews and Kenneth Back officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams. The family will be at the
funeral home form 7-8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Deffenderfer died Wednesday afternoon in
Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. He was a charter member of Selmore
Christian Church and was a lifelong resident of Christian County. He was a retired
farmer. Survivors include two sons, Tom and Winford, both of Ozark; two daughters,

Mrs. Helen Jernigan, Ozark and Mrs. Mabel Rahm, Concordia; a sister, Mrs. Agnes
Melton, Ozark; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
AND
Deffenderfer, Henry Clay 20 Aug 1889 - 15 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p8
The family of Henry Deffenderfer wished to express their sincere appreciation to
their many friends and relatives. Each act of kindness and love shown during his illness
and in the time of his death will be gratefully remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Winford
Deffenderfer, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Deffenderfer, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jernigan, Mr. and
Mrs. James Rehm. their families and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Melton.
Deffenderfer, John L. 4 Sep 1945 - 16 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of O. W. & ? (?) Deffenderfer; married Ardell]
John L. Deffenderfer, 43, of Springfield, died at 11:59 a.m. June 16 at St. John's
Regional Health Center following a short illness. Services for Mr. Deffenderfer were held
June 20 in the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Deffenderfer was a counselor at Hickory Hills
Junior High School in Springfield, where he was much loved by his students and fellow
staff members. Surviving are Mr. Deffenderfer's wife, Ardell; a son, Scott; and a
daughter, Andrea, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O.W. Deffenderfer; and a
brother, Ron Deffenderfer. Memorial contributions are suggested to the John L.
Deffenderfer Scholarship Fund c/o the Metropolitan National Bank, Springfield.
Deffenderfer, Mary Jane (Payne) 6 Feb 1868 - 20 Oct 1958 CCR 23 Oct 1958 p4
[Note: Daughter of Abraham & Margaret Payne; married Thomas S. Deffenderfer]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Deffenderfer, 90, who died Monday, Oct. 20,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Schupbach in Ozark, were held Wednesday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. R. E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mrs. Deffenderfer was born in Nixa, the
daughter of a pioneer Christian County couple, Abraham and Margaret Payne.. She lived
her entire life here and was originally a member of the Highlandville Christian Church.
She later moved her membership to the Selmore Christian Church where she was active
and faithful member until her death. Her husband, Thomas S. Deffenderfer, preceded her
in death as did four children, Fred and Seth Deffenderfer, Mrs. Grace Tindle and Mrs.
Pauline Kessinger. She was a five generation mother and leaves over 100 descendants.
Survivors include three sons, Henry Deffenderfer and Horace Deffenderfer,. both of route
1, Ozark and Glen Deffenderfer of Indio, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Schupbach and Mrs.
Agnes Melton, both of Ozark and one brother, Ralph Payne of Ozark.
Deffenderfer, Oren Dale 16 Sep 1941 - 31 Mar 2005 SN-L 2 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Horace & Blanche (Harp) Deffenderfer; married 27 Sep 1959 Joyce Wise]
Oren Dale Deffenderfer died on March 31, 2005, in Cox South, Springfield. He
was born near Ozark on September 16, 1941, on the farm where he continued to live
throughout his life. On September 27, 1959, he and Joyce Wise were united in marriage.
He was a member of Ozark Friend Masonic Lodge #352 A.F. & A.M. Survivors include:
his wife, Joyce; three sons, Dwight of Springfield, Justin Duane of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and
Alan of Los Angeles, California; four sisters, Cleta Baldwin of Sun City, California,

Onita Slaght and Jane Lee, both of Anaheim, California, and Mina Handy of Ozark; three
grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Preceding him in death were his parents, Horace
and Blanche Deffenderfer; two brothers, Rex and Wayne; and three sisters, Betty Kelsey,
Juanita Dean and Donna Head. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, in
Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Masonic rites
will be presented by Bruce Trammell. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorials may be made to Selmore Cemetery or to the
charity of the donor's choice.
Deffenderfer, Orval Winford 24 Mar 1913 -16 Mar 1990 OH 22 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Henry Clay & Virgie (Bray) Deffenderfer; married 15 Jul 1938 Genevieve
Loftin 18 Nov 1915 - 1 Dec 1990]
Orval Winford Deffenderfer, 76, Ozark died Friday, March 16, 1990, in Primrose
Place, Springfield. He was born March 24, 1990, in Christian County, to Henry and
Virgie Deffenderfer. On July 15, 1938, he married Genevieve Loftin. He was a retired
farmer and a member of Selmore Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a son, Johnny Deffenderfer. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve; a son,
Ron, Springfield; a brother, Tom, Ozark; a sister, Helen Jernigan, Springfield, and four
grandchildren, Scott, Andrea, Veronica and Nicole Deffenderfer. Services were Monday
in Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Faust Matthews and Dr. Emory Elmore
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel.
Deffenderfer, Virgie (Bray) 22 Jul 1893 - 13 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Frank Cadmus and Anna E. Wilburn ( Russell) Bray; married Henry
Clay Deffenderfer 20 Aug 1889 - 15 Jun 1977]
OZARK - Mrs. Virgia Deffenderfer, 81, of Route 2, Ozark died Monday evening
at her home following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, she was a
member of the Selmore Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Henry; two sons,
Tom and Winford, both of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Jernigan, Route 2, Ozark
and Mrs. Mabel Rahm, Concordia; three sisters, Mrs. Effa Rowden and Mrs. Lura Wolfe,
both of Springfield and Mrs. Velma Sharp, McClave, Colo. and a step-sister, Mrs. Frank
Payne, Ozark and six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Arrangements were
held announced by Adams of Ozark.
AND
Deffenderfer, Virgie (Bray) 22 Jul 1893 - 13 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1975 p9
The family of Mrs. Henry (Virgia) Deffenderfer would like to say “Thank You”
once again for all of the expressions of love and kindness shown to us during the loss of
our loved one. Words are inadequate but each card, visit, the beautiful flowers, and all the
good food prepared for us was very much appreciated, and will be remembered by us all.
The Henry Deffenderfer Family.
Deffenderfer, Wayne Seth 14 Sep 1936 - 20 Jun 2003 CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of Horace & Blanche (Harp) Deffenderfer; married 10 Aug 1957 Kathy
Wright]

Wayne Seth Deffenderfer, 66, Orange, Calif., died June 20, 2003, of cancer. He
was born Sept. 14, 1936, to Horace and Blanche Harp Deffenderfer. He attended Ozark
schools, graduating in 1954. On Aug. 10, 1957, he married Kathy Wright. They made
their home in California where he was employed by Anaheim Truck and Transfer.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; two sons, Steven, Bandera, Texas, and Bryan, Odessa,
Texas; daughters Diane, Burlington, Wash., and Debby, San Clemente, Calif.; three
granddaughters; one grandson; one brother; four sisters and several nieces, nephew, and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and three sisters. Services
were held at 10 a.m. June 25 in Fair Haven Mortuary in Santa Ana, Calif.
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DeForest, Constance J. "Connie" (Laflin) Parenti Villa 27 Sep 1931 - 3 Feb 2005
SN-L 6 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Marie (Gamache) Laflin; married married ? Parenti;
married ? Villa; married Richard S. DeForest]
Constance J. "Connie" DeForest, 73, Nixa, Mo., passed away Thursday, February
3, 2005, at 4:49 p.m. in Cox Health System South. She was born September 27, 1931, to
Charles and Marie Gamache Laflin in Woonsocket, R.I., where she was raised and
attended school. Connie worked for 21 years in L.A., Calif., for a Commercial Property
and Casualty Insurance Agency and Brokerage before moving to Granby, Colo. She had
resided in Springfield since 1988. Connie is survived by her husband Richard S.
DeForest; four sons, William, Gary, and Mark Parenti, and Bryon Villa; two stepdaughters, Christine Crump, and Laurie Thurston; brother Charles Laflin; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Monday, February 7,
2005, at 7 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Gary D. Stratman
officiating.
Deidiker, Elrena Margaret 28 Aug 1968 - 28 Aug 1968 CCR 5 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Elmer D. & Doris (Lair) Deidiker]
Graveside services for Elrena Margaret Deidiker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer D. Deidiker, Route 1, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Weaver Cemetery. Dwayne
Bray officiated, and burial was under direction of Harris. The child died at 9:23 p.m.
Wednesday shortly after birth at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Survivors in addition
to the parents are a brother, Russell D., and a sister, Deborah Kay, both of the home; and
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lair, Hocomo.
Deke, Helen Irene (Bingham) 24 Jul 1922 - 10 Feb 1994 OH 2 Mar 1994
[Note; Daughter of Lee & Ina (Doran) Bingham; married 1 Jan 1944 Roy L. Deke]
Helen Irene Deke, 71, Brookfield, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994 at Boone Health
Center in Columbia. She was born July 24, 1922 in Ozark, the daughter of Lee and Ina
(Doran) Bingham. She and Roy L. Deke were married on Jan. 1, 1944. Mrs. Deke was a
wholesale distributor with her husband and belonged to the Park Baptist Church where
she was the general secretary for the Sunday School. she also belonged to the Mission
Prayer Group, TL Sunday School Class and the Linn County Bowling Association. She
was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a grandson, Jeffrey Deke. Survivors
include three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Carolyn Deke, Ozark, Robert and

Vickie Deke, Brookfield, and Thomas and Diane Deke, Linneus; seven grandchildren,
Shannon Deke, Tammy Deke, Dusti Deke, Samantha Deke, and Jessica Deke; three
great-grandchildren, Trey and Matt Sportsman and Morgan Deke; a brother, Albert
Bingham, Laclede; three sisters, Mary Kissee, Virginia Wells, and Jeanne Sleeth, all of
Ozark, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 13, at
the Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Stevens and the Rev. Martin Barker
officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Diabetes Foundation.
DeLaPorte, Donald Lee, Sr. 10 Mar 1937 - 27 Jan 2007 SN-L 29 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Robert & Virginia DeLaPorte; married 26 Jan 1956 Shirley Donna Jean
Moss 4 Jan 1940 - 24 Oct 2005]
Donald Lee DeLaPorte Sr., 69, of Springfield, died Saturday, January 27, 2007, in
Maranatha Village, Springfield. Don was united in marriage to Shirley Donna Jean Moss
and to this union five children were born. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist
Church and in his spare time he liked to hunt and fish. For 35 years he owned and
operated the DeLaPorte Construction Company in Springfield. He was preceded in death
by his parents; wife Shirley, on October 24, 2005; a son, Donald Lee DeLaPorte Jr.; and a
brother Dale. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Miller and husband, Lyle, of
Mansfield, Cathy Lovell, of Nixa, and Cindy Silkey and husband Larry, of Marshfield; a
son, David DeLaPorte and wife, Amy, of Nixa; eight grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and a sister, Doris Weiss and husband, Donnie, of Fulton. Memorial
services will be held at a later date.
AND
DeLaPorte, Donald Lee, Sr. 10 Mar 1937 - 27 Jan 2007 SN-L 30 Jan 2007
Donald Lee DeLaPorte, 69, of Springfield, Missouri, died on Saturday, January
27, 2007, at Maranatha Nursing Home in Springfield, Missouri. His daughter, Connie
Frost, admitted him to Maranatha in August 2006 after the death of his wife. His cause of
death is unknown at this time. Don was born on March 10, 1937, in Hannibal, Missouri,
to Robert and Virginia DeLaPorte. He was married to Shirley DeLaPorte on January 26,
1957, in Hannibal, Missouri. Don was a police officer and building contractor in
Hannibal, Missouri before moving to the Springfield area in 1971. He was a building
contractor in Springfield for 35 years. He devoted his life to his family and enjoyed
family gatherings and helping his children. He was a wonderful father, husband, and
poppy, admired by his family. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in
Springfield and was a faithful member of the church choir. He also liked to hunt, fish and
spend time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his three daughters, Cinde Silkey
and husband Larry, of Marshfield, Missouri; Connie Frost of Mansfield, Missouri; Cathie
Lovell and husband Ken, of Nixa, Missouri; one son, David DeLaPorte and wife Amy, of
Ozark, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Emily Prestidge, Travis Prestidge, Joshua Frost,
Brandon Frost, Ashley DeLaPorte Stone, Aubrey DeLaPorte, Kylie DeLaPorte, Brittany
DeLaPorte, Kevin Lovell, and David Lovell; two great-grandchildren Viggo PrestidgeIsenberger, and Brandy Frost; one sister, Doris Weiss and husband, Donnie, Fulton,
Missouri. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley DeLaPorte on 10-24-05 and his
son, Donald DeLaPorte Jr. On 5-8-00 and his brother, Dale DeLaPorte on 11-3-06. A

memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. February 3, 2007, in Adams Funeral Home in
Nixa, Missouri.
DeLaPorte, Shirley Donna Jean (Moss) 4 Jan 1940 - 24 Oct 2005 SN-L 26 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Alice (Randall) Moss; married 26 Jan 1956 Donald Lee
DeLaPorte, Sr. 10 Mar 1937 - 27 Jan 2007]
Shirley Donna Jean DeLaPorte, 65, of Springfield, Mo., formerly of Hannibal,
Mo., died at 6 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2005, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in
Hannibal. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The James O'Donnell Funeral
Home in Hannibal, Mo., is in charge of the arrangements. Mrs. DeLaPorte was born
January 4, 1940, in Hannibal, Mo., to Thomas and Alice Randall Moss. She was married
to Donald Lee DeLaPorte, Sr., on January 26, 1956, in Hannibal, Mo. He survives. Other
survivors include three daughters, Cindy Silkey of Marshfield, Mo., Connie Frost of
Mansfield, Mo., and Cathy Lovell of Nixa, Mo.; one son, David DeLaPorte, of Ozark,
Mo.; eight grandchildren, Emily Prestidge, Travis Prestidge, Joshua Frost, Brandon Frost,
Ashley DeLaPorte, Aubrey DeLaPorte, Kylie DeLaPorte, and Brittany DeLaPorte. She
was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Donald Lee DeLaPorte, Jr.; two brothers;
and one sister. Mrs. DeLaPorte was a homemaker. She was a member of Ridgecrest
Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. She enjoyed taking care of people and volunteering
her time.
DeLisle, Becky Charlene 19 May 1956 - 21 May 1956 CCR 24 May 1956 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert & ? (?) DeLisle]
Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon for Becky Charlene DeLisle,
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeLisle. Rev. Grover officiated and burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
DeLisle, Ida M. (Haslip) 21 Mar 1903 - 14 Oct 1979 OH 18 Oct 1979 p12
[Note: Daughter of Samuel M. & Lutisha Bama (Bilyeu) Haslip; married William
DeLisle 24 May 1907 - 14 May 1943]
Services for Mrs. Ida DeLisle, 76, Ozark, were held Tuesday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Ronald Day officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. DeLisle died
Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a two-year illness. She was a member of Victory
Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, William, Memphis, Robert, Sparta, and
Jimmy, Meridian, Kan; five daughters, Mrs. Eileen Stockton, Greenfield, Mrs. Ruth Cole,
Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Doris Tilton, Diamond, Mrs. Donna Barnett, Nixa and Mrs. Linda
Stahlman, Ozark; three brothers, Clyde and Clifton Haslip, both of Ozark and Carl
Haslip, Bremerton, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Edith Handy, Ozark; 18 grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren.
AND
DeLisle, Ida (Haslip) 21 Mar 1903 - 14 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 pB8
We would like to express our appreciation for all the prayers, flowers, cards, food
and all acts of kindness during the illness and passing of our mother, sister and
grandmother. The family of Ila DeLisle.
DeLisle, Joseph Lilbourn 2 Aug 1875 - 10 Dec 1957

CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5

[Note: married Sarah Jane Melton 15 Mar 1880 - 9 Oct 1967]
Funeral services for Joseph Lilbourn DeLisle, 82, of route 2, Ozark who died
Tuesday aat 6:20 p.m. in Springfield Baptist Hospital will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Ozark Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Ivan Coyle officiating. Burial will
be in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A resident of
Christian County for 75 years. Mr. DeLisle was a well-known farmer and retired rural
mail carrier. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Sarah DeLisle, one son, Lincille DeLisle of Joplin; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes
Melton of Highlandville and Mrs. Florence Douglas of Bolivar; a half-brother, Jimmie
Adams of Ozark; four half-sisters, Mrs. Charles Farrar of Buffalo; Mrs. Louisa Porter,
Mrs. Mary Rainey and Mrs. Ida Holt, all of Ozark; 15 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren.
DeLisle, Robert L. 12 May 1934 - 29 May 2003
[Note: Son of William & Ida (Haslip) DeLisle; married 1955 Charlene Dunn]
Robert L. DeLisle, age 69, of Ozark, and a longtime resident of Sparta, passed
away peacefully in the presence of his loving family, Thursday, May 29, 2003 in his
home. He was born May 12, 1934 in Ozark, the son of William and Ida (Haslip) DeLisle.
He married Charlene Dunn in 1955. Mr. DeLisle worked for Ozark Wholesale Grocer,
and was a school bus driver for Sparta Schools. A well-respected member of the
community, Mr. DeLisle was known throughout as a selfless individual who, above all,
loved his family, God, and his church. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church
where he served as a deacon for many years, and as head of the deacon board most
recently. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; three children, Kerry DeLisle and his wife,
Cindi, Columbia, Karen DeLisle, Marshfield, and Kirk DeLisle, Princeton, New Jersey;
four grandchildren, Shawn Hollon and his wife, Tina, Heather Hollon, Colby DeLisle,
and Clarke DeLisle; two great-grandchildren, Michael Hollon and Nathan Hollon; six
brothers and sisters, Bill DeLisle and wife Doris, Springfield, Ruth Cole, Waukegan,
Illinois, Doris Tilton, Diamond, Missouri, Jim DeLisle and his wife, Barbara, Topeka,
Kansas, Donna Barnett and her husband, Richard, Nixa, and Linda Rothermel,
Springfield; three uncles, Clifton Haslip, Ozark, Carl Haslip and his wife, Mary,
Bremerton, Washington, and Lenville DeLisle, Joplin; a host of other relatives and many
friends; and his large extended family of Victory Baptist Church. He was preceded in
death by his parents; an infant daughter, Becky; a sister, Eileen Stockton; and three
brothers-in-law, Charles Tilton, Vic Cole, and Kent Stockton. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Monday in Victory Baptist Church, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating.
Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Myeloma Foundation in care of the funeral
home, or St. John's HospiceCare. Springfield News-Leader, May 30, 2003. AND
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DeLisle, Sarah Jane (Melton) 15 Mar 1880 - 9 Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of William H. & Mary F. (Handy) Melton; married Joseph Lilbern
Delisle 2 Aug 1875 - 10 Dec 1957]

Mrs. Sarah Jane Delisle, 87, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 2 a.m.
Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient several days. Mrs.
DeLisle was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark and for the past 10 years had
lived in the home of daughter, Mrs. Aggie Melton, Route 1, Ozark. Other survivors
include another daughter, Mrs. Florence Douglas, Bolivar; and one son, Lenville F.,
Joplin. Survivors not previously listed include 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren;
and a great, great grandchild. Services were held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Delk, Oda Herman “Jack” 1907 - 19 Nov 1960 CCR 24 Nov 1960 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Bertha (?) Delk]
Funeral services for Oda Herman (Jack) Delk, 53, who died Saturday in the home
of his mother, Mrs. Bertha Delk, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery with Cheatham of Galena in charge.
Other survivors are seven sons, J. Frank of Kansas City, Ermiedean of the state of
California, Raydean of the U. S. Army in Germany, Ernest Glenn of the U. S. Army at
Fort Riley, Kan., Virgil, Dale and Rickey, all of Denver; a daughter, Miss Louella Delk
of Denver; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Kepler of Sacramento, Calif and Mrs. Gladys Harris
of Drain, Ore. and three grandchildren.
Della-Chiara, Grace 1918 - 25 Jan 2007 SN-L 31 Jan 2007
[Note: married Enio Della-Chiara]
Grace Della-Chiara, of Billings, Mo., formerly of Bell Gardens, Calif., passed
away at the age of 88 on January 25, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Enio, and granddaughter, Debra Batson. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Batson
and her husband, Rick; two grandchildren, Carrie Lewis and Gregory Batson and their
spouses, Andy and Tammy; five great-grandchildren, Danny and Wesley Lewis, Hannah
Batson, and Gage and Taylor Montgomery; and one sister, Shirley Davis of Fallon, Nev.
She also leaves behind a very good friend, Robert Gardner, of Billings, Mo. Grace was a
dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was very proud of her defense plant work
during World War II assembling airplanes, and later was very successful working in retail
sales and at financial institutions. She moved to Missouri nine years ago to be with her
daughter and family. She will be deeply missed. A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 3, 2007, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings, under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Internment will take place in Long Beach, Calif. A
prayer service and visitation will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggests support for St. Vincent de Paul. Online condolences may be
made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Delzell, George Gregory, Jr. 1909 - 1 Aug 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of George Gregory & Manta (?) Delzell; married Alline]
Services for George Gregory Delzell, Jr., 58, Rogersville, who was killed in a
one-car accident south of Springfield Tuesday will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in White Oak
Church near Rogersville. The Rev. Hugh Dennis will officiate and burial will be in the
church cemetery under direction of Bergman-Miller of Seymour. Survivors include his

wife, Alline; a son, William David, Republic; his mother, Mrs. Manta Delzell,
Rogersville, and a sister, Mrs. Susan Marie Tucker, Willard.
Delzell, Josephine 1 Nov 1889 - 7 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Miss Josephine Delzell, 87, Rogersville, were at
1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Funeral Home here with the Rev. W. D. Gaddis
officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Miss Delzell, a
lifelong resident of the Rogersville area, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Missouri State
Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon after a long illness. She was a member of the United
Methodist Church in Rogersville and the Bethel Chapter number 281 of the Order of the
Eastern Star, She attended Morrisville College. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Grace
Thomasson, Springfield.
Delzell, Winifred “Winnie” 27 Jul 1897 - 19 Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p10
[Note: Son of ? & Bertha (?) Delk; married Agnes]
Services for Winnie Delzell, 79, of 718 West Evergreen were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Marsh Chapel, Rogersville with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
White Oak Cemetery near Rogersville. Mr. Delzell died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday in
Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. He was a native of Rogersville, a retired
farmer and a member of the Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War I and a
member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Agnes; and two brothers,
Jack of Rogersville and Douglas of Springfield.
DeMonbrun, Alta V. (Perkins) 4 Jun 1885 - 15 Mar 1972
Mrs. Alta DeMonbrun, 87, of 635 Maplewood Street, died at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. A native of Battlefield,
Mrs. DeMonbrun had lived in the Springfield and Republic area all of her life. She was a
member of the Hood Methodist Church at Republic. Survivors include a son, Leonard,
Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Stephens, 635 Maplewood, Mrs. Cliff Owens,
Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Robertson, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Doris Stewart, 1258
East Elm, Mrs. Bertha Holder, Clever; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Klingner Chapel with the Revs. Guy Lawyer
and George Kingore officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, south of Springfield.
The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 tonight. Springfield Leader-Press,
March 23, 1972.
DeMoro, Salvatore “Sam” 29 Dec 1926 – 23 Sep 1997 CCH-N 27 Sep 1997
[Note: Son of Salvatore J. & Grace (Eocondro) DeMoro, I.; married 22 Sep 1951 Char J.
Riley]
Salvatore “Sam” DeMoro, 70, Reeds Spring, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997 in the
home of his son. Mr. DeMoro was born December 29, 1926, in Collinsville, Ill., the son
of Salvatore J. DeMoro I, and Grace Eocondro. He was a World War II U.S. Army
veteran. On Sept. 22, 1951 in Collinsville, Ill., he was united in marriage to Char J. Riley.
Sam was an employee of Granite City Steel for 32 years before retiring in 1984.
Together, with his wife, Char, they owned and operated the Whistle Stop Gift Shop in
Edwardsville, Ill. and later, after moving to the Ozarks, owned Ozark Mountain Crafts

Manufacturing in Ozark, and The Ozark Village Retail Shop in Branson West. He was
preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Saverio DeMoro. He is survived by his
wife of 46 years, Char; a daughter, Janet, and her husband, Robert H. Reed, Reeds
Spring; a son and his wife, S. Jerry and Judy DeMoro, Fremont Hills; two sisters, Carmen
Hilger and Angela “Toots” Deppe, both of Collinsville, Ill.; a brother, Ulondo DeMoro,
Collinsville, Ill.; five grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be at
10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at
Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Demry, Roy O. 7 Feb 1912 - 5 Mar 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
Services for Roy O. Demry, 67 of Springfield, were held Wednesday in the AyreGoodwin Chapel with the Revs. Darrell Swearengin and Gerald Pugh officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Demry died Monday in Cox Medical Center after a
short illness. A daughter, Mrs. Carole Swearengin of Rogersville is among those
surviving.
Denby, Bill G. 4 Apr 1932 - 15 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
Bill G. Denby, 56, of Ozark, formerly of Walnut Grove, died May 27 in his home
after a short illness. Services for Mr. Denby were held Tuesday in the Wilson-BrimDaniel Funeral Home, Walnut Grove. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
Mr. Denby was a retired truck driver.
Denham, Jessie Belle 17 Nov 1926 - 3 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Feb 2001
[Note: married Rex Logan Denham]
Jessie Belle Denham, 74, Ozark, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001 in her home.
She was born Nov. 17, 1926 in Omaha, Neb. She and Rex Logan Denham were married
Sept. 12, 1946. Mrs. Denham was a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark.
Survivors include her husband, Rex; three daughters, Hope, Diane and Martha; eight
grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister and four brothers. A graveside
funeral was Feb. 6 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Warren Todd
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Denney, Hazel (Garrison) 16 Jul 1903 - Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: married Ray Denney]
Funeral services were held Wednesday for Mrs. Hazel Denney, 76, Rt. 2,
Fordland, in the Marsh Chapel with the Revs. Winston Burton and James Baker
officiating. Burial was in Arden Cemetery in Douglas County. A longtime resident of the
Fordland area. Mrs. Denney a member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband, Ray of the home; two sons, Bill and John., both of Johnson, Kan.;
three daughters, Mrs. Emma Jean Shand of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Barbara Gay Fetterhoff
of Walnut Grove and Mrs. Beverly Smith of Ozark, one brother, Bob Garrison of
Johnson, Kan., 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Denney, William W. 24 Jun 1920 - 1 Jan 2004 SN-L 4 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Warren & Ethel Denney; married 13 Jul 1942 Mary Lee Owen]
William Warren "Bill" Denney, age 83, of Nixa, died Jan. 1, 2004, after suffering

a stroke on December 14, 2003. He was born to Warren and Ethel Denney in Carthage,
Mo., on June 24, 1920. He graduated from Carthage High School and was an alumnus of
SMSU, where he was the drum major of the Bruin Band. He was a proud World War II
veteran having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Bill was active in Republican politics,
serving as Jasper County Republican Committee Chairman, Carthage City Councilman
and was GOP State Committeeman from the seventh district for seventeen years. He was
employed by ICI, Corp, Joplin, as a chemical engineer, retiring in 1981 after thirty years
of service. Bill was an active member of the Walnut Street Christian Church, Springfield,
Mo. Bill married Mary Lee Owen on July 13, 1942; she survives. Also surviving are two
daughters, Rebecca Hoge and her husband, Phil Hoge, of Harrisonville, Mo., and Deanna
Roberts and her husband, Roy Roberts of Springfield; grandchildren Chris Hoge and his
wife Amy, Republic, Jeremy Hoge and his fiancee Kathleen, Lees Summit, Mo., and
Max Roberts, Springfield; one great-grandson, Owen Baker Hoge of Republic; a brother,
Leslie F. Denney of Crestwood, Mo.; and a sister, Mildred Gollhofer of Sarcoxie, Mo.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 5, in Walnut Street Christian
Church, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday in Park Cemetery, Carthage. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. Monday
at the church until service time.
AND
Denney, William Warren "Bill" 24 Jun 1920 - 1 Jan 2004
CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
William Warren "Bill" Denney, 83, Nixa, died Jan. 1, 2004 after suffering a
stroke on Dec. 14, 2003. He was born to Warren and Ethel Denney in Carthage on June
24, 1920. Denney graduated from Carthage High School and was an alumnus of SMSU,
where he was the drum major of the Bruin Band. He was a proud World War II veteran,
having served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Denney was active in Republican politics serving
as Jasper County Republican Committee Chairman, Carthage City Councilman and was
GOP State Committeeman from the 7th District for 17 years. He was employed by ICI,
Corp., Joplin, as a chemical engineer retiring in 1981 after 30 years of service. Denney
was an active member of the Walnut Street Christian Church, Springfield. Denney
married Mary Lee Owen on July 13, 1942. Survivors include his wife; two daughters,
Rebecca Hoge and husband Phil Hoge, Harrisonville, Mo., and Deanna Roberts and
husband Roy Roberts, Springfield; grandchildren, Chris Hoge and wife Amy, Republic,
Jeremy Hoge and fiancé Kathleen, Lees Summit, Mo., and Max Roberts, Springfield; one
great-grandson, Owen Baker Hoge, Republic; a brother, Leslie F. Denney, Crestwood,
Mo.; and a sister, Mildred Gollhofer, Sarcoxie, Mo. Funeral services were held at 10:30
a.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, in Walnut Street Christian Church, Springfield, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Park
Cemetery, Carthage. Visitation was from 10 a.m. Monday at the church until service
time. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Dennis, A. A. “Lon” 1899 - 16 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
A. A. “Lon” Dennis, 70, a former resident of Bradleyville died yesterday morning
in the state hospital at Nevada. He had resided in Bradleyville most of his life with the
exception of 25 years in Denver, where three sons reside. He was a member of General
Baptist Church of Bradleyville. Surviving are sons, James, Charles and Cecil of Denver;
five daughters, Mrs. Ruth Barnett and Mrs. Dorothy Reid of Omak, Wash., Mrs. Joan

Ivy, Nowata, Okla., Mrs. Grace Patterson, Thornton, Colo. and Mrs. Jean Fritz, Denver; a
sister, Mrs. Hattie Snider, Ozark; 30 grandchildren; two great grandchildren, and a stepson, Chester Burns, Taneyville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Patterson
Chapel southwest of Bradleyville with Mrs. Adah Maggard officiating. Burial was in
Patterson Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Dennis, Charles Herschel 1892 - 19 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Son of William G. & Arzila Frances Dennis]
Graveside services for Herschel Dennis, 73, a native of Ozark, will be at 4 p.m.
Friday in Ozark Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Harris officiating. services are under
direction of Harris. Mr. Dennis, who died Saturday in Nampa, Ida, where he had lived
since 1917, is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Delphia Daily and Mrs. Marie Clines, both of
Springfield.
Dennis, Edward Gordon 16 Aug 1916 - 26 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
Gordon Dennis, 53, former Christian County resident, died in an Everett, Wash.
hospital at 1 a.m. Monday following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Dennis was a former
resident of the Abesville community. and was an employee of the Boeing Aircraft
Company. Survivors include three sons, John Dennis of the U. S. Air Force, James
Dennis of Marshfield and Patrick Dennis of the U. S. Army; three daughters, Mrs.
Barbara Bauer and Mrs. Fay Schneider, both of Everett, Wash. and Mrs. Kay Jergenson
of Issaguah, Wash; one brother, Gilbert of Lake Stevens, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Buente
Bates of Napa, Idaho, Mrs. Florence Bray of Buffalo, Idaho., Mrs. Mamie Palmer of
Renton, Wash. and Mrs. Delphia Rothermel of Springfield; and 19 grandchildren. The
body will be returned to Springfield where funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Greenlawn.
AND
Dennis, Edward Gordon 16 Aug 1916 - 26 Jan 1970 CCR 5 Feb 1970 p2
Funeral services for Gordon Dennis, 53, former Christian County resident, were at
1 p.m. Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Harris officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery at Ozark. Mr. Dennis died at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, in an
Everett, Wash. hospital, following an apparent heart attack.
Dennis, Elmer James 21 Oct 1907 - 1 Dec 2003 SN-L 2 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Harvey & Stella (Owen) Dennis; married 1938 Louella Mae McArthur]
Elmer James Dennis, 86, passed away at 6:30 a.m. December 1, 2003. He was
born October 21, 1917 in Cliff Lake, Montana to Harvey and Stella (Owen) Dennis. The
family moved to Springfield when he was nine years old. His father, mother, three
brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Elmer is survived by his wife, Louella
Mae (Mc Arthur) of 65 years, three sons, James and wife Kathleen, Springfield, Garry
and wife Myrna, Nixa and Ronnie Dennis, Nixa. Six grandchildren, Stephanie, Sean, and
Steven Dennis, Jennifer Moore, Andrea Gardner and Chelsea Dennis. Three step
grandsons, five great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Elmer enjoyed
camping, fishing, and traveling. He has been a member of St. Luke Methodist Church
since 1945. He helped with the Boy Scout Troup's for several years. He worked for
Frisco for 39 years as a blacksmith at the west shops, and the steel bridge. Elmer was a

devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a generous person who will be greatly
missed by his family and friends. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North, Springfield. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Luke
Methodist with Michael Davis officiating.
Dennis, Eloise (Woods) Dyer 18 Oct 1923 – 21 Aug 1996 CCH-N 24 Aug 1996
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Marie (Anderson) Woods; married 14 Jan 1942 Ray Dyer ?
- 1968; married 16 Apr 1982 Truman Ralph Dennis 25 Jun 1915 - 12 Oct 1996]
Eloise Dennis, 72 of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at
5:10 a.m. at Primrose Place, Springfield. Eloise was born on October 18, 1923 in Sparta,
Mo. to Ernest and Marie Anderson Woods. She was a graduate of Sparta High School
and a member of Elm Grove Methodist Church. She was married to Ray Dyer on January
14, 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1968. She was married to Truman Dennis on
April 16, 1982 and he survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons and their wives
Ronnie and Emily Dyer of Rogersville, and George and Kathryn Dyer of Springfield.
One daughter Joyce Dyer of Fordland; three brothers and their wives, Bob and Ila
Woods, Ray and Mary Woods, and Roger and Carmen Woods, all of Rogersville; two
sisters, Ernestine Miller of Springfield, Rehba Aven and husband Vick of Nixa; sister-inlaw Gladys Woods of Ozark; three grandchildren and spouses, David and Rose
Castleman, Vicki and Rick Gardner, Larry and Sirena Knight; five great-grandchildren,
Jason Castleman, Lance, Shannon and Ryan Gardner, and Alissa Keller; one stepson,
Ralph, and stepdaughter, Betty; three step-grandchildren and four step-greatgrandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 24, in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville with the Rev.
Todd Staples officiating. Burial will be in the Watts Cemetery.
Dennis, George W. 1874 - 30 May 1955 CCR 9 Jun 1955 p4
Funeral services for George W. Dennis, 80, who died May 30 at the Christian
Rest Home in Ozark were held June 1 at the Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Charles
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. He was a lifelong resident of the Christian-Douglas County
area. Survivors include two step grandsons, Sgt. Billy Joe Keene of Camp Chaffee, Ark..
and James Keene of Firebaugh, Calif, other relatives and friends.
Dennis, Holland Denton 10 Oct 1893 - 4 Mar 1948 CCR 25 Mar 1948
[Note: Son of William Gilbert & Arzelia Francis (Pippin) Dennis; married 24 Oct 1915
Permelia “Pearl” Hotelling]
Holland R. Dennis was born October 10, 1893 in Ozark, Mo., the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Y.W. Dennis. He passed away March 4, 1948, at his home in Granite Falls, Wash.
He was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Hattling and to this union six children were
born. The family left Ozark about 10 years ago and moved to Washington where Mr.
Dennis followed his trade as a blacksmith. Surviving are his wife, Pearl; four daughters;
two sons; five sisters; one brother; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, March 9, at the Bethel Tabernacle Church in Granite Falls. The body was
brought to Ozark for interment in the Ozark cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home.

Dennis, Lulla Irene (Hargus) 1921 - 15 Sep 2006 SN-L 18 Sep 2006
Lulla "Irene" Dennis , 85, of Seymour, Mo., passed away at 10:30 p.m. Friday,
September 15, 2006, in Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour, Mo. She lived most of her life in
the Seymour area and was a member of the Ozark Mountain Pentecostal Church in
Ozark, Mo. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Linda and Rev. Jerry
Heard, Ozark, Mo., and Debbie and Danny Pogue, Seymour, Mo.; two sons and their
wives, Tom and Jane Dennis and Rick and Sandy Dennis, Seymour, Mo.; 16
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; a brother and
his wife, John and Juanita Hargus, Brighton, Mo.; a number of nieces and nephews; as
well as a host of other relatives and many friends. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 20, 2006, in Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour, with Revs. Jerry Heard,
Phillip Cook, Larry Hargus and Lyle Wright officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill
Cemetery, south of Marshfield, Mo. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19,
2006, in the funeral home.
Dennis, Mary J. (Butler) 5 Apr 1873 - 10 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Nancy Butler: married 15 Aug 1891 William Dennis]
Mrs. Mary Jane Dennis was born April 5, 1873 in Douglas county, Missouri, the
daughter of Thomas and Nancy Butler, and passed away at her home near Bradleyville,
MO., on February 10, 1952. Mrs. Dennis was a member of the General Baptist church.
On August 15, 1891 she was united in marriage to William Dennis and to this union eight
children were born. One son and four daughters preceded her in death. Surviving are her
husband, William Dennis; two sons, Alonso of Nevada, MO., and Fred of Denver, CO.;
one daughter, Mrs. Mattie Snyder of Ozark; 27 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and
one great-great grandchild; two brothers, John Butler of Elkhead, MO., and Willie Butler
of Chadwick, MO.; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon in the Patterson Chapel near Bradleyville with Mrs. Ada Maggard,
assisted by Rev. Same Stone officiating. Burial was in the Patterson Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Dennis, Nora 1879 - 31 Dec 1951 CCR 3 Jan 1952
[Note: no tombstone found]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Dennis, 72, who died near Chadwick Sunday,
were held at Chadwick Baptist church. The Rev. Charles Shipman officiated, and burial
was in the Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Clever.
Dennis, Ruth Marie (Call) Bilyeu 6 May 1924 - 30 Dec 2001 CCH-N 9 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of George & Tinza (Cummings) Call; married Loyal E. Bilyeu 31 May
1916 - 19 Feb 1953; married 1965 Blanchard Dennis]
Ruth Marie Dennis, age 77, of Lamar, died Dec. 30, 2001, in Freeman East Health
System, Joplin. She was born May 6, 1924, in Spokane, the daughter of George and
Tinza (Cummings) Call. She married Loyal Bilyeu who preceded her in death in 1952. In
1965, she and Blanchard Dennis were married. Her parents preceded her in death as well
as a sister, Mearl Pryer, and four brothers, Burl, Earl, Jess and Haskell Call. Survivors
include: Her husband, Blanchard, four children, Brenda Maggard and her husband, Don,

of Lamar, Ron Bilyeu, of Lamar, Loyal David Bilyeu, of Eldorado Springs, and Julia
Reavis and her husband Tom, of Phoenix, Ala.; seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Rose O'Connell, Springfield, and Pearl Cochran, of California;
and a brother, Fred Call, of Arizona. A graveside funeral was held Jan. 2 in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Danny Call
officiating.
Dennis, Truman Ralph 25 Jun 1915 - 12 Oct 1996 CCH-N 18 Oct 1996
[Note: Son of John & Goldia (FuIton) Dennis; married Evelyn Davis; married Eloise
Woods 18 Oct 1923 – 21 Aug 1996 who married first Ray Dyer]
Truman Ralph Dennis, 81, Rogersville, passed away at 2:13 a.m. Saturday,
October 12, 1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Truman was born on June 25, 1915, in
Christian County, to John and Goldia FuIton Dennis. Truman was a member of the Elm
Grove Methodist Church Rogersville. He operated a backhoe and gravel hauling service
for many years around the Rogersville area. He was preceded in death by his wives
Evelyn Davis in 1981 and Eloise Dyer in 1996. Also two sisters' Anabel Erwin and
Dorothy Campbell. Surviving is one son, Ralph Dennis and wife, Dorothy, Ozark, one
daughter, Betty Gotts, Springfield; one sister, Eloise Smith, Webb City, Mo., three
grandchildren, Reggie Smith, Rogersville, Kawana Applegate and husband, Jeff, of Ft.
Gordon, Ga. and Greg Dennis and wife, Marion, Ellisville, Mo.; four great-grandchildren,
Lila and Amber Smith, Kyle Applegate and Christopher Dennis. Several step-children,
nieces and nephews and many friends. Services were October 14 at the Elm Grove
Methodist Church with burial in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorials may
be made to the Elm Grove Methodist Church or the American Heart Association.
Dennis, William Isaac 1871 - 20 May 1958 CCR 22 May 1958 p1
Funeral services for William I. Dennis, 86, who died Tuesday morning at his
home in Ozark, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Patterson Church in Taney
County. Burial will be in the cemetery there under direction of Harris of Clever. A former
resident of Bradleyville, Mr. Dennis is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Chester Snyder of
Ozark; two sons, Fred Dennis of Denver, Colo. and Lon Dennis of Nevada, Mo. 27
grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
AND
Dennis, William Isaac 1871 - 20 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p5
Funeral services for William Isaac Dennis, 86, who died May 20 at his home in
Ozark, were held Friday May 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Patterson Chapel near Bradleyville,
with Rev. Ada Maggard and Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was in the chapel
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Iowa, he was
a member of the Union Flat General Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter,
Mrs. Hattie Snider of Ozark; two sons, Fred Dennis of Denver, Colo. and Lon Dennis of
Nevada, Mo. 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and three great, great
grandchildren.
Dennison, Agnes Catherine (Kerr) 10 Oct 1906 -2 Mar 1996 CCH-N 6 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Jefferson Calvin & Rosa (Phillips) Kerr; married Ralph W. Dennison
10 Jan 1900 - 4 Jan 1999]

Agnes Catherine Kerr Dennison, age 89, of Nixa, passed away at 4:08 p.m, on
Saturday, March 2, 1996, in Nixa Park Care Center. Mrs. Dennison was born on Oct. 10,
1906 in Christian County to Jefferson Calvin and Rosa Phillips Kerr. She was united in
marriage in Carthage, Mo. to Ralph W. Dennison and to this union a son was born. Mr.
and Mrs. Dennison were both teachers in area schools including high school. She was
preceded in death by: her parents, Jeff C. and Rosa Phillips Kerr. She is survived by: her
husband of over 64 years, Ralph Dennison, Nixa; a son, William, and his wife, Patricia,
of Springfield; two granddaughters, Paula Lofton, and her husband, David, and their
children, Quinn and Devin, all of Nixa, and Cathy Miller, and her husband, Rick, and
their children, Ian and Eric, all of Springfield; a sister, Helen Edwards, Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews and many cousins. Services will be held today, Wednesday,
March 6, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the
Reverend Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in the Delaware Cemetery. Visitation
was from 7-8 p.m Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has
requested memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice.
Dennison, Josie Lee (McCoy) 7 Oct 1904 - 24 May 1947 CCR 29 May 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of James A. & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Dodson) McCoy; married 1 Jan 1919
Lewis A. Dennison 27 May 1898 - May 1972]
Mrs. Josie Lee Dennison was born Oct. 7, 1904, in Taney county, Missouri, the
daughter of James and Lizzie McCoy. She passed away at her home near Sparta on
Saturday morning, May 24, following a lingering illness. She was united in marriage to
Lewis Dennison on Jan. 1, 1919, and to this union four children were born. She confessed
her faith in Christ and united with the Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Lewis;
two daughters, Mrs. Carl Stokley of Sparta and Mrs. Dave Stokley of Marysville, Calif.;
two sons, Robert of Sparta and Sammy of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Mitchell
of Norfolk, Neb., Mrs. Della Johnson of Plainview, Neb., and Mrs. Nellie Anderson of
Aurelia, Iowa; two brothers, Ernest McCoy of Riverbank, Calif., and Fred McCoy of
Washington; seven grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist church by Rev. U.G. Johnson of
Taneyville. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Dennison, Lewis A. 27 May 1898 - May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
[Note: married first Josie Lee McCoy 7 Oct 1904 - 24 May 1947; married Jessie Ruth
23 Dec 1905 - 16 Apr 1984]
Lewis A. Dennison, 74, of Rt. 2, Ozark, was dead on arrival at Springfield Baptist
Hospital at 7:00 p.m. Monday following a short illness. Mr. Dennison was a retired
farmer and stockman of Christian County, moving here from Taney County about 30
years ago. Surviving are his wife, Jessie; two daughters, Mrs. Pauline Brown of Santa
Rosa, Calif. and Mrs. Thelma Stokley of Rio Linda, Calif.; two sons, Robert Dennison of
Sacramento, Calif. and Sammy Dennison of Fortuna, Calif.; one brother, Roy Dennison
of Verona; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here, with burial in Sparta Cemetery.
Dennison, Ralph W. 10 Jan 1900 - 4 Jan 1999 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999

[Note: married Agnes Catherine Kerr 10 Oct 1906 - 2 Mar 1996]
Ralph W Dennison, 98, of Nixa, passed away at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, January 4,
in his home. Mr. Dennison was born on January 10, 1900 in Sarcoxie. He was united in
marriage to Agnes Kerr, who preceded him in death. Mr, and Mrs. Dennison were both
teachers, and Mr. Dennison retired in 1965 as Superintendent of Schools in Billings. He
is survived by a son William and his wife Patricia, of Springfield; Two granddaughters,
Paula Loftin and her husband David and their children Quinn and Devin, of Nixa; and
Cathy Miller and her husband Rick, and their children Ian and Eric, of Springfield; a
sister-in-law Helen Edwards, Springfield, several nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Services was on Friday, January 8, at 1 p.m. in Harris; a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa,
with the Reverend Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers the family has requested memorial donations be made to the Delaware Cemetery,
in care of the funeral home, or to a charity of your choice.
Deren, Tonia Sue (Hess) 3 Sep 1947 - 14 Apr 2000 OWN 21 Apr 2000
[Note: Daughter of John Kenneth and Vena Alveta (Knapp) Hess]
Tonia Sue Deren, 52, of Nixa, passed away in her home, Friday, April 14. She
was born September 3, 1947 in Springfield, and was the daughter of John Kenneth and
Vena Alveta (Knapp) Hess. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, presently working at
Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. Survivors include three children, James Michael
Deren, Fordland, Jeanette Marie Rivera, Holland, and Dan Matthew Deren, Seymour;
seven grandchildren; two brothers, John Hess, Georgia, and Mike Hess, Arizona; a sister,
Patty Albin, Georgia; and an aunt, Marjorie Bennett. Wheatland. A memorial service was
held Thursday, April 20, in the Cherry Street Baptist Church Chapel, Springfield, with
Pastor Kenneth Gillming officiating. A graveside service followed in Oaklawn Cemetery,
Richland. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu
of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund.
Detwiler, Pamela Jean (Coe) 27 Mar 1957 - 13 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Phillis (Ruhl) Coe; married Joel Detwiler]
Pamela Jean Detwiler, 42, died 12:06 p.m., Wednesday, October 13, 1999,
following a sudden illness at her home in Neosho. Mrs. Detwiler was born March 27,
1957 in San Diego, California to Thomas Coe and Phillis (Ruhl) Coe. She moved to
Neosho two years ago from Little Rock, Arkansas and was employed in customer service
by Innovative Furniture Design. Mrs. Detwiler attended the First Christian Church. She is
survived by her husband, Joel Detwiler; three children all of the home, Jason. Jessica and
Jennifer Detwiler: her parents, Thomas and Phillis Coe, Springdale, Arkansas; a brother
and sister-in-law, Robert and Angel Coe, Kansas City; two sisters and their husbands,
Melissa and Jeff Bilyeu, Chadwick, Linda and Alvin Nelson, Oldfield and several nieces
and nephews. Services under the direction of Clark Funeral Home. Neosho, was held at
10 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 1999 at Clark Chapel of Memories with Rev. Clement
Graham officiating. Following the service on Saturday. the body was taken for cremation.
Deulen, Ionia Mae “Toni” (Meyers) 7 Aug 1911 - 17 Jun 2004 SN-L 19 Jun 2004 &
SN-L 20 Jun 2004

[Note: Daughter of Claude "Cal" Omer & Lillian (Brown) Meyers; married 23 Jun 1931
Leon Robert Deulen d 13 Apr 1982]
Ionia Mae "Toni" Deulen died Thursday, June 17, 2004, at 3:06 p.m. She was 92
years old. Toni was born to Claude "Cal" Omer and Lillian Brown Meyers, Nixa, Mo.,
Aug. 7, 1911. She was a graduate of Nixa High School and Draughon's Business College.
She was a charter member of Twin Oaks Country Club, Springfield Women's Bowling
Association and Missouri State Women's Bowling Writers Association. She was a
founding member of National Avenue Christian Church. She was a member of Nixa
High's Basketball Hall of Fame. The Reverend David N. Manley married her and Leon
Robert Deulen, June 25, 1931, in Marshfield. Toni retired from the Springfield Public
School System in 1971. She retired from the Springfield Youth Bowling Program in 1994
after 36 years as secretary. She was also the secretary for the Mo. State Junior Bowling
Program for several years. She was a golfer, bridge player and extensive traveler. A
bowling scholarship for junior bowlers was set up in her name. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Leon, who passed away on April 13, 1982; her parents; infant
brother Lenville; and a brother, Karl Meyers in February, 1995. She is survived by one
son, Stephen and wife Jennifer, Springfield; one daughter, Deborah Foster and husband
Richard, Battlefield; two grandsons whom she loved very much, Matt Foster and wife
Angie, Houston, Texas, and Chad Foster, Shreveport, La.; one sister, Ola Meyers; one
brother, Jack Meyers, wife Jane, and their children and families, all of Springfield; and a
brother-in-law, Orville Deulen and wife Kathleen, of Nixa, and their children. Her family
wishes to express a special thank you to her many loving caregivers, especially Sue,
Connie and Betty, and to Home Instead who made it possible for her to stay at home.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 21, 2004, at 1 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Roger L. Ray and the Reverend Charles Bahn officiating.
Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family
Violence Center, 519 E. Cherry, Springfield, MO 65806, or to a charity of the donor's
choice.
Deulen, Laura Jane (Gardner) 1884 - 28 Jun 1958 CCR 10 Jul 1958 p4
Funeral services for Mrs, Laura Jane Deulen 74 who died Saturday, June 28, in a
Springfield hospital were held Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. in the Jamesville Church with
Rev. J. N. Flood officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, she lived most of her life in the
Jamesville community and was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Irene Jones and Miss Nadine Deulen, both of Springfield; three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Anna David of Billings,
Mont. and two brothers, Sam Gardner of Highlandville and Melvin Gardner of Kansas
City.
Deulen, Leo F. 24 May 1915 - 17 Dec 1971 CCR 23 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Charles L. & Bettie E. (Hayden) Deulen; married Fay E.]
Funeral services for Leo F. Deulen, 56, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Wyatt L. Kirk and Russell Wilcox officiating. Burial was in
White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, with Masonic Rites by Solomon Lodge. Mr.

Deulen, president of Springfield Teamsters Union Local 245, died at 4 p.m. Friday in
Barnes Hospital, St. Louis, where he had undergone heart surgery earlier in the day, He
was born at Nixa and was a member of the Solomon Lodge AF and AM and of the Abou
Ben Adham Shrine. In addition to his wife, Fay E, he is survived by two brothers, Leon
Deulen, Springfield, and Orville Deulen, Boaz,; a son, Ronald Deulen, Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Judy Lechner, Springfield, and Mrs. Janice Tobin, Boulder, Colo.; and
five grandchildren.
Deulen, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Hayden) 9 Mar 1887 - 28 Aug 1970 CCR 3 Sep
1970 p8
[Note: married Charles L. Deulen]
Mary E. “Betty” Deulen, 83, of Nixa, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital. A resident of Nixa most of her life, Mrs. Deulen was a member of the First
Christian Church in Nixa. She is survived by three sons, Leon R. Deulen of Clever, seven
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:20 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery
south of Nixa.
Deulen, Orville Lee 16 Nov 1917 - 5 Mar 2005 SN-L 7 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Charley Levi & Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Hayden) Deulen; married 28 Apr
1937 Marjorie Kathleen Hedgpeth]
Orville Lee Deulen, 87, Nixa, passed away in his home Saturday, March 5, 2005.
He was born November 16, 1917, in Stone County, the son of Charley Levi Deulen and
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Hayden) Deulen. On April 28, 1937, he and Marjorie Kathleen
Hedgpeth were united in marriage. Mr. Deulen was a dairy farmer in Boaz until 1980. He
was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, and fixing
lawnmowers and other small machinery. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; two
children and their spouses, Michael and Margaret Deulen, Springfield, and Margie and
Gene Messenger, Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, Leah Maples and husband, Scott,
Jason Deulen and wife, Diane, Rodney Messenger and wife, Toni, and Sarah Messenger;
two step-grandchildren, Tara Dennis and husband, Hayden, and Matt Moody; five great
grandchildren; two step- great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and
many good friends. His parents preceded him in death, as well as two brothers, Leon and
Leo Deulen. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl and Rev. Dominic Aquilino officiating. Burial will
follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
DeVan, James Edward 6 Mar 1942 - 24 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
[Note: married 27 Nov 1993 Barbara]
James Edward DeVan, age 58, Ozark, died Monday, January 24, 2000 in his
home. He was born March 6, 1942 in Maryland. He served in the U.S. Army retiring in
1987 as a Master Sergeant E8 after 24 years. On November 27, 1993, he was united in
marriage to his wife Barbara. Survivors include his wife; three children, James Edward
DeVan, Jr., Ozark, Audra Bowers, MD, and Tammy Cain, MD; seven grandchildren; one
brother; Tom DeVan, MD; four sisters, Mary Eldred, Ozark, Linda Boggs, KY., Joan

Peugh, MD, and Mac Kyle, MD; and a sister-in-law, Bridgitte Harrison and her family,
Shelbira, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph DeVan.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 27, 2000, at the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with the Reverend John Hyde officiating.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Devereaux, Christine 9 Aug 1849 - 29 May 1923 CCR 8 Jun 1923
[Note: born in Norway, husband born in Wisconsin; called Anna on 1910 census; married
1868 Philemon Devereaux 1844 - 1921; funeral paid by Albert and Rebecca Walker]
Mrs. Christine Devereaux, aged 74 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
J.A. Walker in Nixa, Tuesday, May 29, 1923. The body was prepared for burial by T.B,
Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Co. and taken to Garrison, her former home, where
funeral services were held at the Garrison church Wednesday, May 30, conducted by
Rev. Ball, with interment in the Garrison cemetery besides her husband who preceded her
by some years. Of her immediate relatives, deceased leaves one daughter, Mrs. Walker,
and three sons.
Devereaux, George J. 19 Dec 1902 - 16 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: married Charlie V. 25 Sep 1906 - 23 Jan 1998]
Funeral mass for George J. Devereaux, 65, a former Springfield resident, was at 9
a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings with the Rev. William Connell
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery with Cantrell in charge. Mr. Devereaux, who
moved to Memphis about 1942, died Wednesday morning in Memphis. Rosary services
were hold there. Survivors are his wife, Charlie, a native of Billings; and a sister, Mrs.
Ann Burdett, Baldwin.
Devine, Edward M. 6 Aug 1939 - 9 Jun 2003
CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of Edward M & Margerite Devine; married 1963 Constance Nation]
Edward M. Devine, Jr., 63, of Libertyville, died June 9, 2003, at Kindred
Chicago-North lake, Ill. He was born Aug. 6, 1939, in Chicago, the son of the late
Edward and Margaret Devine. Devine had retired from Abbott Laboratories as a
Biochemist after 35 years of dedicated scientific research. He has been a 37-year
resident of Libertyville. He was a graduate of Nixa High School where he had served as
president of the FFA. Devine earned his bachelor's of arts and master's degree in
biochemistry from Roosevelt University. He was an avid fan of baseball and enjoyed
gardening and the beauty that it brought to his home. He is survived by his wife
Constance (nee Nation) of 40 years; a daughter Cathleen M. and husband Thomas
Rasnic, Elmhurst; a son Brian C. and wife Karen Kambara, Portland, Ore.; and his
grandchildren Lucas, Kirsten and Sammy Rasnic. Services were at 11 a.m. June 14 at
McMurrough Funeral Chapel, Libertyville, with internment at Ascension Cemetery.
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Devine, Marguerite 25 Oct 1900 - 23 Oct 1998 CCH-N 4 Nov 1998
[Note: married Edward M. Devine, Sr.]

Marguerite Devine, 97, formerly of Nixa, passed away Friday, October 23, in
Libertyville, Illinois. She was born October 25, 1900 in Heatty, Kansas and had been a
Libertyville resident for the past 10 years. Mrs.. Devine purchased a farm in Nixa around
1930, which she owned and operated for many years. She was a member of the Catholic
Parish in Springfield. Surviving are her son Edward (Constancy) Devine of Libertyville,
two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband Edward M. Devine, Sr. in 1993 and also by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, October 27 at the Burnett Dane Funeral Home in
Libertyville with interment following at Ascension Cemetery. Info: 847-362-3009.
DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
AND
Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]
AND
Davis, Kimberly Ann 1960 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
Wreck Kills Three
Three women were killed in a two-vehicle accident between Clever and Republic
Friday. Four other persons were injured in the accident in which a Jeep pickup driven by
Susan Felicia Spence, 16, Route 1, Clever, was traveling northbound at an excessive rate
of speed, according tot he state highway patrol. Her pickup went out of control, skidded
onto the wrong side of the highway, struck another vehicle driven by Martha Jane Nelson
head-on and pushed the Nelson vehicle into a ditch. Persons killed in the accident
include: Mrs. Nelson, 41, of Route 1, Billings. Edwina Ruth DeVore, 47, Route 1,
Billings, the sister-in-law of Mrs. Nelson. Kimberly Ann Davis, 15, Clever, a passenger
in the car driven by Miss Spence. Injured in the Christian County accident were;
Miss Spence, facial injuries, loss of teeth, left leg injuries and possible internal injuries.
David Joe Nelson, 13, son of Mrs. Nelson, Kerry Joe Nelson, 11, also son of Mrs.
Nelson. Elizabeth Grace Gray, 53, Route 1, Billings, a passenger in the Nelson car.
AND
DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
AND
Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]
CLEVER - Double services for Mrs. Martha Jane Nelson, 41, and Mrs. Edwina R.
DeVore, 47, both of Billings, were at 2:30 p.m. today in the Clever High School gym
with the Revs. Howard L. Boyd, Larkin Haden and James Smith officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Nelson
and Mrs. DeVore, who were sisters-in-law were killed Friday evening in a highway crash
on Route P, two miles north of Clever. Contributions for both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs.
DeVore may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church memorial fund.
DeVos, June H. (Mars) 11 Jan 1940 - 3 Oct 2001

[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Henrietta (Hofland) Mars; married 6 Aug 1958 Clarence
DeVos]
June H. DeVos, 61, Ozark, beloved wife and mother, passed away at 2:52 a.m.
Wednesday, October 3, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South. She was born January 11,
1940 in Orange City, Iowa, to Jacob and Henrietta (Hofland) Mars. On August 6, 1958
she was united in marriage to Clarence DeVos in Orange City, Iowa, and to this union
seven children were born. They farmed in the Sioux Center, Iowa area until 1982, then
moved to Tyler, Texas for sixteen years and retired in Ozark, Mo. in 1998. June loved
collecting porcelain dolls, caring for her many flowers and plants, sewing stuffed animals
and dolls, playing cards with her family, and baking. She was preceded in death by both
her parents; a brother, Lige Mars; one sister, Gertrude Vande Brake; and infant sister,
Shirley Mars. June is survived by her loving husband of forty-three years, Clarence of the
home; three sons, Jeff DeVos and wife, Theresa of Tyler, Texas, David DeVos and wife,
Donna of Rockwell, N.C., and Chad DeVos and wife, Vedra of Lubbock, Texas; four
daughters, Darla Bottorff and husband, Brad of South Sioux City, Neb., Hope Kohout
and husband, Chuck of Springfield, Mo., Wendy Keese of Ozark, and Jennifer Lybarger
and husband, Larry of Phoenix, Ariz.; ten grandchildren, Jacob DeVos, Brandon,
Nicklaus and Kali DeVos; Spencer Kohout; Christopher, Matthew, Lindsey and Austin
Keese; Lilliann DeVos; five brothers, Gary Mars and wife, Hendrene of Hull, Iowa,
Donald Mars and wife, Audrey of Hastings, Neb., Jerry Mars and wife, Sandie of Orange
City, Iowa, Robert Mars and wife, Sue of Sioux Center, Iowa, Randy Mars and wife,
Wanda of Alton, Iowa; two sisters, Vel Falkena and husband, Fred of Hospers, Iowa, and
Darlene Ekdom and husband, Stan of Urbandale, Iowa; brother-in-law, Marion Vande
Brake and wife, Betty of Orange City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Jeanette Jager and husband,
Harold of Hawarden, Iowa; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with
Pastor Jerry Carlin officiating, with burial in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be
from 7 to8 p.m. today, October 5, 2001, in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
Mary. 5, 2001.
DeVries, Terry 18 Aug 1936 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
DeVries, Lois Jane 1936 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Brizendine, Robert, Rev. 11 Jun 1930 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Brizendine, Edith Mae 14 Jan 1934 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Sweezie, Robert L. 21 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Sweezie, C. Elizabeth 1937 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
PLANE CRASH KILLS SIX
Photo and Caption: Dennis Clinton, Coroner Dean Adams and Sheriff Buff Lamb discuss
the plane crash near Boaz, west of Nixa, last Saturday which killed all six occupants.
Icing was blamed for the mishap.

A twin engine plane from Battlecreek, Michigan crashed near Boaz, between
Nixa and Clever Saturday, killing all six passengers. The plane hit the edge of a field and
skidded into the timber. a two-feet deep hole in the ground where the plane first hit was
evidence of the tremendous impact of the crash. FAA Investigations were summoned
from Kansas City. Weather was too bad to fly, so the trip was made by car, arriving late
Saturday night. A local farmer, George Wright. saw the plane just before the crash. He
said the plane was in serious trouble and was weaving back and forth badly, and the
engine was “sputtering”. This happened about 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Because the FAA
officials were delayed, they allowed the bodies to be removed. Christian County Coroner
Dean Dams identified the bodies as: Rev. Robert Brizendine, 46, his wife, Edith Mae, 42,
Dexter, Michigan, Robert L. Sweezie, 42, his wife, C. Elizabeth, 39, from Hickory
Corner, Mich., Terry DeVries, 40 and his wife, Lois Jane, 40 from Portage, Mich. An air
controller at Kalamazoo, Mich, FAA said the plane left its Battle Creek base Friday and
was on a flight plan to Joplin and was later to fly to Miami. A spokesman for the Joplin
control tower said the aircraft left the airport Saturday in what he termed “bad weather.”
An air controller at Springfield Municipal Airport said the radar facility there had radio
contact with the pilot who said he was headed back to Springfield because of ice buildup
on the plane’s wings. Authorities at the scene said the wings were covered with a half
inch of sleet and ice. Debris from the white and green plane was confined to a small
radius. One occupant of the plane, a man,. was thrown clear, but the other bodied
remained buried in the rubble. Attendants from Meadors Ambulance Service, Republic,
extricated the bodies. They were later taken to Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
DeWitt, Albert Ray 15 Jan 1940 - 3 Nov 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Albert Roscoe & Dorothy (Newberry) DeWitt; married 30 Mar 1962 Betty
Barnes]
Albert Ray DeWitt, 61, of Ozark died Saturday, November 3, 2001, after a hard
fought battle with cancer. He was born January 15, 1940, in Chadwick to Roscoe and
Dorothy DeWitt. He was joined in marriage to Betty Barnes March 30, 1962. Mr. DeWitt
owned and operated his own hauling business for many years. He was also a house
builder, able to perform any trade. He had an amazing mechanical ability; family could
always count on him to analyze and repair anything from small appliances to a car. He
was a good man and will be greatly missed. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 39 years;
two sons, Alan and Kevin; two daughters, Sandy Kaufman and husband Kim, and Carla
Mitchum and husband Keith; four grandchildren; his mother, Dorothy Good; five
brothers, Bob Benny, Warren, Jerry and Garland; two sisters, Marilyn and Julene; and
three half siblings. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 10,
at the First Oldfield Full Gospel Church, 2656 Hwy. 125 South. Memorial contributions
may be made, if desired, in the name of the family c/o First Oldfield Full Gospel Church,
P.O. Box 76, Oldfield, Mo. 65723.
DeWitt, Albert Roscoe 1902 - 19 Mar 1966 CCR 17 Mar 1966 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Mintie Mae (Hilton) DeWitt; married first 7 April 1925 Retta
Wiggins; married second 9 Sep 1937 Dorothy Newberry]
Roscoe DeWitt, 64, died at his home eight miles southwest of Chadwick at 5 a.m.
Thursday , March 10. He had suffered a heart condition. Mr. DeWitt was a lifelong

resident of the area and a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; seven sons, Bill
and Benny, both of rural Forsyth, Ray and Warren, both of Santa Paula, Calif., Bob,
Ozark, and Jerry and Garland, both of the home; six daughters, Mrs. Georgia Walters,
Kansas City, Mrs. Jean Walker, Chadwick, Mrs. Blanche Dean and Mrs. Geraldine Alms,
both of Joplin, and Marilyn and Julene, both of the home; two brothers, Charles E., Ozark
and Harrison, Gravette, Ark.; five sisters, Mrs. Faye Gideon and Mrs. Claudia Gideon,
both of Forsyth, Mrs. Josie Gibson, Ozark, Mrs. Mamie Hurd, Denair, Calif. and Mrs.
Daisy Lofton, Santa Paula and several grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Pine Ridge Church. The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated, and burial was
in Meadows Cemetery. Harris of Ozark was in charge.
DeWitt, Charles Edward “Buck” 21 Nov 1903 - 20 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Jack & Mintie (Hilton) DeWitt; married 24 Mar 1927 Daisy Frances
Gideon 27 Jul 1908 - 14 Sep 2001]
Charles Edward "Buck" DeWitt, 89, Ozark, died Saturday, March 20, 1993 at St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born Nov. 21, 1903, the son of Jack and Mintie
Hilton DeWitt. Throughout his life he lived in Christian County and on March 24, 1927,
he was united in marriage to Daisy Frances Gideon. He was a farmer and had worked for
Continental Telephone Company before retirement. He was preceded in death by his
parents: two brothers, Roscoe and Harrison, and three sisters, Faye, Daisy and Mamie.
Survivors include his wife, Daisy; two sisters, Josie Gibson, Ozark, and Claudie Gideon,
Forsyth; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 23, in
Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Benny DeWitt and the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu Jr.
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Dewitt, Charles Joseph 20 Dec 1905 - 8 Apr 1956 CCR 12 Apr 1956 p4
Funeral services for Charles Joseph Dewitt, 50, a retired barber and native of
Billings, who died Sunday April 8 were held Tuesday afternoon in the Billings Christian
Church with Rev. Wesley Groff officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Masonic rites at the graveside were
conducted by Billings Lodge No. 379 A. F. & A. M. of which the deceased was a
member. His death occurred following a lengthy illness at the home of a sister, Mrs. Lou
Hendricks, route 1, Republic. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sherry Kelly of
Amarillo, Texas, two brothers, Frank DeWitt of Marionville and Bill DeWitt of Mt.
Vernon; three sisters, Mrs. Hendricks, Mrs. Lydia Ackerman of Long Beach, Calif., and
Mrs. Alma Clark of Mt. Vernon, several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
DeWitt, Daisy Frances (Gideon) 27 Jul 1908 - 14 Sep 2001
[Note: Daughter of Francis Sigel Gideon & Missouri (Clevenger) Gideon; married 24
Mar 1927 Charles Edward “Buck” DeWitt]
Daisy Frances DeWitt, age 93, of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 14,
2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 27, 1908, in
the Wood’s Fork community of Christian County, the daughter of Francis Sigel Gideon
and Missouri Clevenger Gideon. She continued to live in the area throughout her life. On
March 24, 1927, she and Charles Edward “Buck” DeWitt were married. He preceded her
in death in 1993. She is survived by several loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services

will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Sept 17, 2001.
DeWitt, Eva Myrtle (Hardin) Aug 1889 - Jan 1968 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Solomon & Abigail (Pearce) Hardin]
Mrs. Eva Myrtle DeWitt, 79, Springfield, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in
Sunshine Acres where she had been a patient a year. A native of Christian County, Mrs.
DeWitt had been a resident of Springfield the past 50 years. She was a member of
Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons, Edwin, Paul, William C., and Floyd,
all of Springfield. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. May Turner, Springfield; a
brother, Efton Hardin, Springfield; 18 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
Arrangements will be announced by Ayre-Goodwin.
AND
DeWitt, Eva Myrtle (Hardin) Aug 1889 - Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva M. DeWitt, 79, of Springfield were at 3 p.m.
Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Short officiating. Burial was in
White Chapel Cemetery.
Dewitt, James P. 1902 - 31 Jan 1966 CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob P. & Amanda (Clevenger) Dewitt]
James P. Dewitt, 63, of Route 11, Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday in
Burge Protestant Hospital following a three-weeks’ illness. A retired truck driver, he is
survived by his wife, Iva; one son, Bill, Owensburg, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph West,
Kansas City; two brothers, Allen, Crane, Oren, Ava; three sisters, Mrs. George Stovall,
917 South Street, Mrs. Mary Walker, Sparta, Mrs. Emma Cobb, Ozark. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Klingner Chapel with Henry Long officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery.
DeWitt, Harrison J. “H. J.” 6 Apr 1919 - 30 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Mintie Mae (Hilton) DeWitt; married Frances]
Harrison (H.J.) DeWitt, 68, of Gravette, Arkansas, died Dec. 30 at the Gravette
Medical Center. Services for Mr. DeWitt were held Saturday at the Beacon Baptist
Church of Gravette. Burial was in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Gravette, Arkansas, under the
direction of Callison-Lough Funeral Home. Mr. DeWitt was born April 6, 1919, in
Chadwick, Missouri. He was the son of Andrew Jackson and Mintie Mae Hilton DeWitt.
He was a member of the Baptist church, and was an Army veteran of World War II,
serving four years in Japan and later, two years in Korea. He retired from the logging
business. He moved from Atwater, California, to the Gravette area in 1960. His survivors
include his wife, Frances, of the home; two sons, John H. DeWitt, Jr., of Denton Texas,
and Tracy L. DeWitt of Hiwasse, Arkansas; one daughter, Gaylene Hall, of Bentonville,
Arkansas; one brother, Charles DeWitt of Ozark; three sisters, Josie Gibson of Ozark,
Daisy Lofton of Santa Paula, California, and Claudia Gideon of Forsyth; eight
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Dewitt, Julia Stella (Peters) 16 Mar 1912 - 7 Feb 1947 CCR 13 Feb 1947 p1

[Note: Daughter of G. C. & Nancy C. Peters; married 21 Apr 1934 Lee Dewitt]
Mrs. Julia Stella DeWitt was born March 16, 1912, and passed away at the
Springfield Baptist hospital on Feb. 7, 1947, following a brief illness. She was a daughter
of the late G.C. and Nancy E. Peters. She was united in marriage on April 21, 1934, to
Lee DeWitt. Until recently she taught the primary grade at the Hurley public school and
had previously taught at Hampton, Abesville, and Fairview. She professed faith in Christ
early in life and united with the Shiloh Baptist church. She was a member of the Oak
Leaf Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star at Crane, Mo., and was also a member of the
White Shrine of Jerusalem in Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Lee DeWitt of
Hurley; five brothers, Lowell of Cotter, Ark., Heber of La Junta, Colo., Alfred of Ava,
Mo., Dwight of Marionville, and Guy of Crane; five sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hair of Berryville,
Ark., Mrs. Minnie Grisham of Crane, Mrs. Mildred Edwards of Branson, Mrs. Una Hair
of Billings and Mrs. Mae Brown of Billings. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium with Rev. Proctor of Greenfield
conducting and Rev. Warren Williams of Springfield assisting. Burial was made in the
Masonic cemetery in Crane under direction of Maples of Clever.
DeWitt, Loy M. 1946 - 16 Jul 2005 SN-L 19 Jul 2005
Mr. Loy M. DeWitt, age 59, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 16, at
12:30 p.m. in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare Center, Crane. Graveside services
will be on Wednesday, July 20, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Crane Community Cemetery, under
the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, Mo.
DeWitt, Mildred M. (Dixon) Reed 29 Sep 1918 – 7 Jul 2001 CCH-N 11 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Charles Lloyd & Vera (Osborne) Dixon; married Harry Lee Reed;
married Leo Vincent DeWitt]
Mildred M. DeWitt, 82, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Sept. 29, 1918, near
Hutchinson, Kan., the daughter of Charles Lloyd and Vera (Osborne) Dixon. Mrs.
DeWitt retired from Security Pacific Finance, San Diego, Calif., and then worked as a
bank teller for Hutchinson National Bank. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist
Church in Hutchinson, where she belonged to Fidelis Sunday School Class and U.M.W
She belonged to several organizations in Hutchinson before moving to Nixa: A.B.W.A.,
Women’s Civic Center, Rebekah Lodge where she served as Past Noble Grand,
Hutchinson Travel Club and Supper Book Club. Mrs. DeWitt was active at the Nixa
Senior Center following her move to Missouri. Her first husband, Harry Lee Reed,
preceded her in death, as well as her second husband, Leo Vincent DeWitt. Three sisters
also preceded her in death, June Foss, Donna Holmes and Dorothy Nossaman. Survivors
include: her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and David J. Becker, Nixa; two
grandchildren, Andy Becker and Jenny Becker, Nixa; six sisters, Harriett Foss and
Thelma Schmitt, both of South Hutchinson, Kan., Jeanne White, St. George, Kan.,
Charlyn Balabanis, Cheney, Wash., Virginia Field, Manhattan, Kan., and Celia Boyea,
White Lake, Mich.; two brothers, Bill Dixon, Wichita, Kan., and Richard Dixon, South
Hutchinson; and nieces and nephews. A local visitation was at Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, on Monday, July 9. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, in Trinity
United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, Kan., with burial following in Partridge

Cemetery. Visitation in Kansas was held Tuesday in Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson.
Memorial donations may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, American Cancer
Society or the donor's choice.
DeWitt, Mintie May (Hilton) 1883 - 16 Dec 1954 CCR 23 Dec 1954 p4
[Note: Daughter of William & Polly Hilton; married 1909 Jack DeWitt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mittie May DeWitt, 71, of Chadwick who died
December 16 were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock, in Spokane Baptist Church, with
Rev. Max Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. She was a native of the Spokane community, the daughter
of William and Polly Hilton. In 1909 she was married to Jack DeWitt, who preceded her
in death in 1937. Mrs. DeWitt was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include
her mother, Mrs. Polly Hilton of Chadwick; three sons, Roscoe DeWitt of Chadwick,
Charles DeWitt of Ozark and Harrison DeWitt of Winton, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Fay
Mangas of Forsyth. Mrs. Claudie Gideon of Chadwick, Mrs. Josie Gibson of Selmore and
Mrs. Daisy Lofton of Santa Paula, Calif.; Four brothers, Newt Hilton and Ellis Hilton of
Chadwick, Ben Hilton of Chestnutridge, and Joe Hilton of Batesville, Texas; four sisters,
Mrs. Mary Abby of Claremore, Okla.; Mrs. Carrie Kerr of Live Oak, Calif; Mrs. Cora
Hammond of Everett, Wash. and Mrs. Janie Spradling of Chadwick; 26 grandchildren
and 13 great grandchildren.
Dewitt, Vivian Juanita (Bennett) Edwards 9 Jun 1932 - 23 Nov 2005 SN-L 24 Nov
2005 & SN-L 25 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Chester & Imogene Bennett; married first ? Edwards: married 1971
Cletus Dewitt]
Vivian Juanita Dewitt of Rogersville, Mo., daughter of Chester and Imogene
Bennett, was born on June 9, 1932, in Wright County, Missouri, and passed away on
November 23, 2005, with her family by her side. Juanita's family and friends were very
important to her. She was a wonderful woman who always put the needs of others before
her own. Her home was always open and she enjoyed cooking for all who gathered there.
She was not an idle woman and she enjoyed researching genealogy, quilting, flower and
vegetable gardening and was an avid reader. She stayed in touch with distant family
members and was a source of family history and stories. She was a member of the
Southside Christian Church of Christ in Ozark and loved her church family dearly and
cherished the fact that many adopted her as their "grandma". She was preceded in death
by her parents; a sister, Audrey Bennett; and a grandson, Adam Grann. She is survived by
her husband of 34 years, Cletus Dewitt; her children, Charles Edwards and his wife,
Wendy of Rogersville, Twana Grann of Minneapolis, Minn., Gale Edwards and his wife,
Becky of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Joyce Humble and her husband, Jerry of
Rogersville; a stepson, Brett Dewitt of Apache Junction, Ariz.; her sisters, Joan Dedmon
of Ava, Connie Calhoun of Mansfield and Debbie VanStavern of Springfield, and their
husbands; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and
nephews; as well as a host of other relatives. Visitation will be at Greenlawn South
Funeral Home on Friday, November 25, 2005, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. at Southside Christian Church of Christ in Ozark, Mo., on Saturday, November
26, 2005, with burial in Holland Cemetery in Rogersville, Mo. In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop,
Strafford, MO 65757.
Dial, Margaret Mahala (Puckett) 1 Oct 1914 - 7 Jan 2005 SN-L 10 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of Moman Edward & Bertha (Martin) Puckett; married 17 Jan 1943 Paul
Samuel Dial]
Margaret Mahala Puckett Dial, 90, passed away on Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, after a
long battle with Alzheimer's Disease at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born on Oct. 1,
1914, in Griffith, Va., to Moman Edward and Bertha Martin Puckett. Margaret was a
devoted and loving wife and mother. She started working at Industrial Rayon at the age
of 15 and worked all her life until her retirement from Acme Markets at the age of 60.
Margaret was joined in marriage to Paul Samuel Dial on Jan. 17, 1942. From that union a
daughter was born, Paula Jean Kulbicki, on July 6, 1948. Before being brought to
Missouri from Baltimore, Md., to be near her daughter, she was a faithful member and
Sunday school teacher at Patterson Park Baptist Church. She was always very hard
working and kind to everyone she met. She possessed the gift of Charity and when there
was a need, she did her best to satisfy it. Margaret Dial saw her role in life as provider,
defender and caregiver to those she loved. Her husband, Paul, and four of her brothers,
Edward, Chester, George and Bob, preceded her in death. She is survived by her
daughter, Paula, and son-inlaw Michael David Kulbicki; two sisters, Betty Davis of
Irving, Texas, and Laura Brooks of Highland Springs, Va.; and two brothers, Cecil
Puckett of Chester, Va., and Allen Puckett of Clifton Forge, Va. The family would like to
thank all of the people who provided a safe and caring atmosphere at Life Enhancement
Village of the Ozarks and Ozarks Riverview Manor during her long illness. Private
family graveside services will be held at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens on Monday, Jan.
10, 2005. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the
Alzheimer's Association, 1508 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Diamond, Kirk Alan 17 Jan 1957 - 27 Dec 1997 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
[Note: Son of Thomas Alan & Carma Jo (Walker) Diamond; married 4 Oct 1980 Peggy
Dean Adamson]
Kirk Alan Diamond, age 40, of Sparta, died Saturday, December 27, 1997, in his
home. He was born January 17, 1957, in St. Louis, and was the son of Thomas Alan and
Carma Jo (Walker) Diamond. On October 4, 1980 he married Peggy Dean Adamson.
Kirk was a store manager for Service Merchandise, and had been a teacher at Memorial
High School in Joplin. He was a loving and caring dad and husband. Survivors include:
His wife, Peggy; a son, Byron Alan Diamond, of the home; his parents, Thomas and Jo
Diamond, Sparta; a grandmother Ma Nell Sandusky, Bunker, a brother, Keith Diamond,
El Paso, Texas; a sister, Cindy McFarland, Springfield; and many loving uncles, aunts,
and cousins. A funeral service was 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Barry Pennington officiating.
DiCini, Rocco Frank 7 Aug 1922 - 20 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Marziale & Angeline (Chicalese) DiCini]
Rocco Frank DiCini, 78, of Sparta, Mo., passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday,
June 20, 2001, in his home. Born Monday, August 7, 1922, in Freeland, Pennsylvania.

Rocco was the son of Marziale and Angeline (Chicalese) DiCini. He served his country
in the United States Army during World War II and after the war was employed by
Consumer Pipe Fitting Suppliers as a salesman until his retirement. His parents, a son,
Martin DiCini, and nine brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are his two
daughters, Sharene Anderson, Las Vegas, Nev., and Denise Lian,. Rancho Santa Maria,
Calif.; a son, Dennis DiCini and wife Ann, Bullhead City, Ariz.; six stepchildren Richard
Walling, Lake Forest, Calif., William Walling, Springfield, Mo., Julie Walling, Sparta,
Mo., Debra Martin, Terry McCorkle, both of Bullhead City, Arizona, and Mark Walling,
Sun City, Calif.; 31 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. No services were
planned. Cremation was handled under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Dickens, Mildred Helen (Gideon) 10 Jan 1904 - 12 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: Daughter of Martin & Elizabeth Gideon; married 1 Feb 1922 Fred Dickens]
Mildred Helen Gideon was born Jan. 10, 1904 in Christian County, the daughter
of Martin and Elizabeth Gideon. On Feb. 1, 1922, she was united in marriage to Fred
Dickens, and to this union three sons and four daughters were born. Mrs. Dickens was
converted at an early age and was a member of Noble Hill Baptist Church. She entered
into rest May 12, 1959 at the age of 55 years, four months and two days. Survivors
include her husband, of the home Route 1, Nixa; three sons, Charles . and Clifford L.,
both of Kansas City, and Robert E. of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Florence Rhea and Mrs.
Rose Hayden, both of Nixa, Mrs. Freda Lawson of Springfield and Mrs. Wanda Cooper
of Kansas City, eight grandchildren; two brothers, Orville Gideon of Nixa and Lovell
Gideon of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Wilma Rogers of Route 1, Brookline. Funeral
services were held May 14, in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery.
Dickey, Ethel Jean (McGinnis) 14 Aug 1908 - 20 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: married Archie Lee Dickey]
Mrs. Ethel Jean Dickey, 71-year-old Ketchum, Okla. resident died Sept. 20 in
Vinita, Okla. Born Aug. 13, 1908 in Ozark, Mrs. Dickey was a retired bookkeeper with
the Lipperts Bros. Construction Co. in Oklahoma City. Survivors include her husband,
Archie Lee Dickey, Garden Grove, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Grace Elaine East of
Everton and Mrs. LaRene Prowse of Lakewood, Calif.; one brother, Radford McGinnis
of Ozark; one aunt, Mrs. Allie Abney of Ozark; nine grandchildren, 15 great
grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday in Oklahoma City.
Dickson, Gerald D. “Jerry” 3 Nov 1914 - 19 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Velma]
OZARK- Services for Gerald D. “Jerry” Dickson, 66, Ozark, were at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Pleasant View Cemetery in Blue Mound, Kan. Mr. Dickson died about 10 a.m. Sunday in
his home after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a native of Fowler, Colo. and
lived there until moving to the Los Angeles, Calif.. area in 1940. He moved to Ozark in
1951. Mr. Dickson was a retired employe of Native Wood here and was a member of
Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a step-daughter, Mrs.

Pauline Clark, Wichita Falls, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Alice Price, Pueblo, Colo. and two step
grandchildren. Mr. Dickson’s name previously was spelled incorrectly.
AND
Dickson, Gerald D. “Jerry” 3 Nov 1914 - 19 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p10
We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their love and kindness
shown us during the loss of our loved one, for their visits in our home, food and beautiful
flowers, Thanks for the many ways you all helped us at this time. A special thanks to the
Harris Funeral Home, for their kindness, help and understanding, also Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu, the singers and escorts, you all were so understanding. May God Bless Each of
You. Mrs. Velma Dickson, Mrs. Pauline Clark and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Price.
Dickson, Velma (Tackett) Stiffler 31 Jan 1907 – 26 Aug 1992 NN-E 2 Sep 1992
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Margaret L. (Fulmer) Tackett; married 1925 Ernest
Stiffler; married Mar 1940 Gerald "Dulin" Dickson d 1977]
Velma Dickson, 85, Bryant, S.D., died Wednesday, Aug. 26, in DeSmet
Memorial Hospital. She was born January 31, 1907, in Lynn County; Kan, near
Centerville, the daughter of William W. and Margaret L. (Fulmer) Tackett. She attended
country school in Lynn, Kan., attended high school and grew to adulthood near
Centerville, Kan. She was united in marriage to Ernest Stiffler in 1925 in Lynn County,
Kan. They farmed in Kansas until 1933, when they moved to Fowler, Colo., where they
operated a tourist court with cabins. She resided there until 1939. In March of 1940 she
married Gerald "Dulin" Dickson in Ruton, N.M., and moved to California where they
both worked for North American Aircraft during the war. They moved to Ozark, in 1951
to make their home. They farmed near Ozark for many years. She enjoyed working with
and making dolls; together with Beulah McCoy started a doll business in Ozark. She
moved to Bryant, S.D., in 1983 to be near her granddaughter, Janet. She resided there
until her death. She was also a longtime member of Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, in 1977, her parents, a grandson,
Robert, two brothers, George and Wilbur, and a sister, Ethel. Survivors include her
daughter, Pauline Joyce Clark, Wichita Falls, Texas; a grandson, Richard Clark, Wichita
Falls, Texas; a granddaughter, Janet Holter, Salem, S.D.; three grandsons, Derek, Tyler,
and Brady; and a sister, Mrs. Viola Reynolds, Rockport, Texas. Services were held
Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Didion, Grant Norman 4 Dec 1923 - 25 May 1958 CCR 29 May 1958 p1
AND
Baum, Wendell 24 Feb 1907 - 25 May 1958
CCR 29 May 1958 p1
Billings Man Hangs Self in County Jail
Grant Norman Didion, 34-year-old employee of the Billings Farmer Exchange,
committed suicide last Sunday afternoon in the Christian County jail, after being
involved in a fatal one-car accident near Billings early Sunday morning. Wendell Baum,
51-year-old Billings farmer was instantly killed when thrown from Didion’s car as it
overturned on a gravel road a half mile west of Billings at 2:15 a.m. Didion, who was
dazed and cut about the head and body, walked to a Billings service station are reported
he was unable to find Baum. When he returned to the scene of the accident with searchers

and Baum’s body was found. Didion threatened to “end it all” and had to be restrained by
officers. He was lodged in the Billings jail and at six o’clock Sunday morning and was
removed to the Christian County jail at Ozark. Sheriff Clay Hodges was at the jail at
three o’clock Sunday afternoon and Didion seemed to be in good condition then. Sheriff
Hodges found his body when he returned to the jail about 8 p.m. Coroner Dean Harris
reported that Didion’s death occurred when he looped an electric extension cord around
his neck and allowed the weight of his body to sag against it. Funeral services for Baum,
a life-long resident of Billings and a veteran of World War II, were held Tuesday
afternoon at the Harris Chapel at Billings with Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in
St. Peters Cemetery under direction of Harris. His survivors include four brothers, Louis
and Willie Baum of Marionville and S. A. and George Baum of Billings; four sisters,
Mrs. Katie Hutter, Miss Maggie Baum and Mrs. Josephine Vermule, all of Billings and
Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Marionville. Funeral services for Didion were held Wednesday
afternoon in the Billings Baptist Church , with Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating, Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Della
George of Route 1, Monett and two nieces.
Diel, Herman 1877 - 30 Sep 1958 CCR 9 Oct 1958
Funeral services for Herman Diel, 81 of Kansas City. who died Tuesday, Sept. 30,
at General Hospital, Kansas City, were held Thursday afternoon at the Mt. Nebo Church
near Pilot Grove, with Rev. Frank Hood officiating. Burial was in Mt. Nebo Cemetery
with McLaughlin Funeral Chapel of Sedalia in charge. A retired farmer, he moved to
Kansas City about six years ago after spending most of his life in Cooper County.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Maribelle Johnson of Ozark and Mrs. Sarah
Edwards of Smithton.
Diener, Clara M. (McIntire) Simbeck 29 Jun 1904 - 17 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: married ? Simbeck; married 27 May 1961 William Diener]
Clara M. (McIntire) Diener, 84. died May 15 in Ozark. Services for Mrs. Diener
were held May 17 at the Britton Funeral Home, Cuba, with the Rev. Bill Reese
officiating. Burial was in Meramec Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Diener was born June 29 1904
at Iron City, Tennessee. She was united in marriage May 27, 1961 to William Diener in
Cuba, Missouri. . She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother, sister, and a good friend to all who knew her. Mrs. Diener was preceded in
death by one son, Thomas J. Simbeck, and by her parents, several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are her son, John Simbeck, three stepdaughters, Aline O'Connor, Magdalene
Marcus and Della Russell; four brothers, Jonathan, George, Noah and F.B. McIntire;
eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many
friends.
Diggons, Marion (Kragh) 17 Jan 1931 - 26 Oct 2003
SN-L 28 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lucy Kragh; married William F. Diggons 7 Apr 1927 - 22 May
2003]
Marion Diggons, 72, of Fremont Hills, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2003, in
her home. Marion was born January 17, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., one of five children.
She was a mother and New York-based career businesswoman. As partner in a major

NYC printing company, she worked closely with labor unions there for more than 30
years. Later she owned and operated a successful residential real estate firm. For several
years Marion was president of the PTA of St. Fortunata School, where her children
attended classes. After retiring to Fremont Hills, she volunteered at The Kitchen in
Springfield and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark.
Marion was a woman who knew her own mind and heart, and lived without reserve to
express herself honestly and do what she believed was right. She was keenly interested in
her family and the world around her, and all who knew her considered her an interesting,
engaging and wise person. Her kindness and zest for life touched many lives, and she will
be deeply missed by her friends and family. Marion is survived by her mother, Lucy
Kragh of Springfield, Mo.; three children, Valerie Stadnik and husband William, and
daughter Sarah, also of Fremont Hills; son, Christopher Diggons and wife Gayle, and
children Stephanie, Pali and Valerie Frances of Fallbrook, Calif.; son, William F.
Diggons Jr. and wife Donna of Houston, Texas, and children William F. Diggons III, a
Marine LT. at Quantico, Va., Lucy of Washington D.C., and Cecily of Austin, Texas;
five great-grandchildren; two sisters; and two brothers. A service will be held
Wednesday, October 29, 2003, at 12:30 p.m. in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,
Ozark, with Father Paul McLaughlin as celebrant, under direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark. Internment will follow at 2 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. The Diggons family request memorial contribution be sent to The Kitchen,
Inc., 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803.
Diggons, William Francis 7 Apr 1927 - 22 May 2003 CCH-N 4 Jun 2003
[Note: married Marion Kragh 17 Jan 1931 - 26 Oct 2003]
William Francis Diggons, 76, Fremont Hills, died May 22, 2003 at his home. He
was born April 7, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY one of 11 children. He was an Army combat
veteran of World War 2 and received the Bronze Star at age 18. Diggons worked in New
York until he retired and moved to Missouri. He joined the Fremont Hills County Club
10 years ago and became an avid golfer. He was also a faithful parishioner of St. Joseph
the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Diggons is survived by his loving wife of 55
years, Marion Diggons of the home, daughter Valerie Stadnik and husband William and
daughter Sarah, Fremont Hills; son William F. Diggons, Jr., wife Donna and children
Lucy, Houston, Texas and Ceily, Austin, Texas and son William F. Diggons, III,
Quantico, Va; son Christopher Diggons and wife Gayle and children, Valerie, Pali and
Stephanie, Falbrook, Calif; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Thelma Sommers,
Ridgewood, NY, Par McGivney and husband Mickey, Glendale, NY, Roberts Behrman
and husband, John, Long Pond, PA and Ellen Owen, Wormleysburg, PA. Funeral mass
was held at 12:30 p.m. May 28 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, under
the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Father Paul
McLoughlin as celebrant. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with
full military honors. The Diggons family requests memorial donations to the Kitchen,
Inc. 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield 65803
Digiuseppe, Mike C. 29 Jul 1953 - 26 Dec 2006 SN-L 3 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Vito & Maxine (Cupit) Digiuseppe; married Mary Bagby]

Mike C. Digiuseppe, 53, Springfield, passed away on December 26, 2006. He was
born July 29, 1953, to Vito and Maxine (Cupit) Digiuseppe in Kittery, Maine. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Mike loved cooking and getting on the Internet. He
enjoyed going to church and the breakfast club at James River Assembly of God. He is
survived by his wife Mary; a son, Michael; a sister, Maxine Harris; and mother-in-law,
Shirley Bagby. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, January 3, 2007, in Herman H.
Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Contact the funeral home at 862-4433 for time
and place of the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the family to help pay for the funeral expenses. Online condolences can be made
at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
AND
No charges to be filed against deputies in fatal shooting
News-Leader
The Dec. 26 fatal shooting of a Springfield man at a Nixa mobile home park by
Christian County Sheriff’s Department deputies was justified, Christian County
Prosecutor Ron Cleek said today. No charges will be brought against the deputies in the
death of Mike Digiuseppe, 53, Cleek said. Three deputies had responded to reports of an
intruder at a residence in the 4400 block of North Fremont Road. Officers reportedly
found Digiuseppe in the home holding a gun and threatening a woman who lived there.
A deputy ordered him to drop the gun at least twice. Instead, Digiuseppe started to point
it at the deputy, Cleek said. The deputy fired twice. One shot missed and the second
struck Digiuseppe in the abdomen. The deputies were placed on administrative leave
pending the results of an investigation. Forensics tests and autopsy reports have not been
finalized, but Cleek said the deputies should be allowed to return to active duty.
Dillard, Beverly Joyce “B. J.” (Lawson) 1 Dec 1940 - 12 Oct 2006 SN-L 18 Oct 2006
& SN-L 19 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Glenn & Hazel (Allen) Lawson; married John Dillard]
Beverly Joyce "B.J." Dillard passed away Thursday, October 12, 2006, at her
home in Port St. Joe, Florida. She was born December 1, 1940, in Christian County, the
daughter of Glenn and Hazel (Allen) Lawson. She was a MSU graduate and received a
master's degree in counseling. B.J. taught English at Logan Rogersville School for
several years. She worked for the guidance program, Talent Search, through Drury
University, serving in rural area schools. She was an accomplished artist, musician and
seamstress. B.J. enjoyed singing and playing the guitar as well as other instruments and
was a member of the Gulf Art Alliance. Survivors include her husband, John; her mother,
Hazel Lawson, Sparta; eight children, Kirk of Springfield, Jim of Springfield, Kathie of
Kansas City, Diane of Largo, Florida, Bill of Nixa, Jay of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina,
Kris of Bolivar and Gina of Springfield; 14 grandchildren; a brother, Ronnie Lawson,
Rogersville; other relatives and many friends. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Friday, October 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice or Fair Haven Children's Home.
Dillard, Callie Mae (Moore) 24 Oct 1915 - 29 Sep 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of George Smith & Ona Mae (Clark) Moore; married William Dillard]

Callie Mae Dillard, 83, Ozark passed away Wednesday, September 29, 1999 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born October 24, 1915 in Ennis, TX, the daughter of
George Smith Moore and Ona Mae (Clark) Moore. She married William Dillard who
preceded her in death in 1975. Also preceding her in death was a son, Jim Dillard, four
brothers, Charlie, Jack and Guy Moore and Oliver Whiteside. Mrs. Dillard was a cashier
at Boeing Aircraft as well as a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Ozark. Survivors include: two sons, John Dillard and his wife B.J., Ozark, and George
Dillard and his wife Pat, Beaufort, SC; nine grandchildren, Kathie Powers, Kansas City,
Kirk Meister and his wife Kathy, Springfield, Jim Dillard and his wife Sarah, Springfield,
Bill Dillard and his wife Val, Nixa, Diane Dillard, St. Petersburg, FL, Jay Teague and his
wife Dina, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Kris Brewer and her husband Dave, Bolivar, Gina Teague,
Ozark, and Geroge Dillard, Jr. Greensboro, SC; a sister, Allie Mae Sitton, Moore, OK; a
step brother, Floyd Whiteside, Oklahoma City, OK; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, October l, 1999 at 10:30 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
with the Reverend Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in
Wichita, KS with a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 1999.
Dillard, Maryland “Mervin” 1871 - 12 Jun 1926
Maryland – Dillard (col), Aged about 55 years, died in Ozark at the home of his
brother, Bee Dillard, Saturday afternoon, June 12, 1926. Funeral services were held at
the home of his brother, conducted by Rev. Grant of Springfield with burial under
direction of T.B. Chaffin, in the Weaver Cemetery. Christian County Newspaper June 18,
1926 Contributed by Amy Wickwire.
Dillard, Nora ( ?) Lowry 7 Sep 1878 - 2 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Cora Lowry & Cora Dillard, in Ozark Cemetery, have same lifespan - same
person???]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Lowry Dillard, 83, who died Friday in her home in
Ozark after a year’s illness, were at 9 a.m. Sunday in Chaffin’s Chapel in Ozark with the
Rev. William White officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Dillard is survived
by one son, Paul J. Lowry of Lebanon; a daughter, Mrs. Berniece Baker of Fort Morgan,
Colo., a sister, Mrs. Cora Lowry of Ozark and five grandchildren.
Dillbeck, Fern L. (Chastain) 4 Apr 1911 - 25 Apr 1937
[Note: married Herman Dillbeck]
Funeral services for Mrs. Fern Dillbeck, 26, wife of Herman Dillbeck of Crane, Route
w, who died at the home Sunday will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Methodist
church at Clever. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of
Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors besides the husband are two children, Rosemary
and Johnnie; five sisters, Mrs. Fay Walker, of Crane, Mrs. Harold Schmille, of Billings,
Mrs. Russell Girard of East St. Louis, Ill., Miss Imogene Chastain and Miss Wandalee
Chastain, both of Clever; and three brothers, Gordon, Jones and Dallas Chastain, all of
Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Diller, Lewis Melvin 7 Sep 1918 - 23 Sep 1991 NN-E 3 Oct 1991

Graveside services for Lewis Melvin Diller, Ozark, were held Thursday, Sept. 26,
1991 in Danforth Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
Springfield. A retired maintenance man, he died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, 1991, in
Fostei's Nursing Home, Springfield.
Dilley, Anna 2 Oct 1927 - 1 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
[Note: spelling from SSDI]
Mrs. Anna Dilly, 51 of Miller, who died April 1 in the Missouri State Chest
Hospital at Mount Vernon, was buried April 5 in the Peppers Cemetery, Windyville.
Among those surviving is a sister, Mrs. Jewell Campbell of Chestnutridge.
Dilley, Margaret "Peggy" (Murphy) 1926 - 20 Mar 2006 SN-L 23 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Montie & Florence (Moser) Murphy; married Paul Dilley]
Margaret "Peggy" Murphy Dilley, 79, of Nixa, went to be with the Lord March
20, 2006. She was a homemaker, and a member of Walnut St. Christian Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Montie Murphy and Florence Moser Crosswhite; a
brother, Ted; and her beloved husband of 51 years, Paul Dilley. She is survived by her
sons, Michael Dilley and wife, Jansen, of Nixa and Terrell Dilley and wife, Gloria, of
Juneau, Alaska; her daughter, Meridel Lingo of Seymour; and her brother, Robert
Murphy and wife, Betty, of Springfield; 15 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren,
along with a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 24,
2006, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with graveside services following at 11 a.m. in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a memorial
fund at Walnut St. Christian Church, 2201 W. Walnut Springfield, MO
Dilley, Sanford Arthur 1886 - 2 Mar 1961 CCR 9 Mar 1961 p5
[Note: Son of ? & Harriet (?) Dilley; married Myrtle]
Funeral services for Sanford Arthur Dilley, 74, of Route 2, Ozark who died
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Galloway Baptist church,
with the Rev. L. V. Swadley officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery with Herman
Lohmeyer in charge. Mr. Dilley was an employe of the Ash Grove Lime and Portland
Cement Company. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; his mother, Mrs. Harriet Dilley of
Junction city, Ore.; three sons, Frankie, Paul and Jerry Dilley of Junction City, Ore.; three
daughters, Harriet Evaylee, Shirley Dean and Helen Hazel, all of the home; four brothers,
Joe and Don, both of Junction City, Ore., Clint of Monroe, Ore. and Robert of Ash
Grove, and one sister, Mrs. Ethel Dean Thompson of Route 2, Ozark.
Dillingham, Eva L. (Miller) 25 Feb 1904 - 3 Mar 1989 OH 9 Mar 1989
Eva Miller Dillingham, 85, of Springfield, died at 8:05 p.m. March 3 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, following a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs.
Dillingham were held March 7 at the Timber Ridge Cemetery near Elkland.
Arrangements were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
Dillon, Sara Kai 25 Oct 1975 - 14 Dec 1993 OH 22 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Elisabeth (Anderson) Dillon]

Sara Kai Dillon, 18, Ozark, died Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1993 from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 25, 1975, in Yellville, Ark. She was a
senior at Ozark High School. Survivors include her parents, Elizabeth Dillon, Ozark, her
father, John Dillon, Springfield; a sister, Cody Dillon, Ozark; grandmothers, Rachel
Anderson, Springfield and Nettie Dillon, Ozark. A memorial service was held Friday,
Dec. 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Bill Wear Jr. officiating.
Dilsaver, Rose M. (Ballew) 19 Feb 1905 - 19 Feb 2002 CCH-N 6 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of William D. & Melissa (Bray) Ballew; married 7 Nov 1925 Shelton
"Shelt" Dilsaver 24 Apr 1902 - Jul 1981]
Rose M. Dilsaver, daughter of William D. and Melissa (Bray) Ballew, was born
on Feb. 19, 1905, near Mansfield, and departed this life on Feb. 19, 2002, in Nixa, at the
age of 97. Dilsaver was a housewife and homemaker. She was a resident of Springfield
for the past six and a half years, moving from Ava where she lived for many years.
Dilsaver was a member of the Second Baptist Church, Springfield, and a former member
of First Southern Baptist Church, Ava. On Nov. 7, 1925, she and Shelton "Shelt"
Dilsaver were united in marriage in Des Moines, Iowa. To this union two children were
born. Dilsaver was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Shelt, in 1981;
a son-in-law, Ted Nickles; and nine brothers and sisters. Her survivors include one son
and his wife, Eugene and Ellen Dilsaver, Nixa and one daughter, Beverly Nickles,
Springfield; two grandsons, John Shelton Dilsaver, Ozark and Dale Alan Dilsaver,
Republic; and two great-grandsons, Josh and Shelt Dilsaver. She is also survived by
several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends. Dilsaver
touched many lives by her loving Christian manner, in all that she did. She and her
husband, Shelt, were always active in church. Dilsaver or "Rosie" as some called her,
loved to sew and cook. She did various handwork and made her own design creations in
crocheting and embroidery. She delighted in sharing all of her God-given talents. She
loved her family very much and supported every family member and friend in all their
endeavors. God has blessed us with Rose, a wonderful gift that will live forever. Services
were Feb. 22, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. Russell Sanders and Rev.
Bob Burk officiating. Interment was in Ava Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the
First Southern Baptist Church, Ava or the donors choice.
Dingeldein, Ethel 1 Feb 1909 - 24 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Ethel Dingeldein, 70, Springfield, mother of Mrs. Janet Griffith,
Nixa, were held last Friday in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel with Dr. Robert Garthman
officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. Mrs. Dingeldein died Oct. 24 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center.
Dingus, Raymond A. 19 Oct 1924 - 2 Apr 1990 OH 12 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Adolph & Cora Bell Dingus; married Neva Lee]
Raymond A. Dingus, 65, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday, April 2, 1990 in Mt. Vernon
Park Care Center, after a long illness. Born Oct. 19, 1924 to Adolph and Cora Bell
Dingus in Sciotoville, Ohio. They preceded him in death. He was a retired electrician of
the City of Nixa and was a U.S.: Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his
wife, Neva Lee; two sons, David Cassville-Jerry, Nixa; a daughter-in-law, Cathy Dingus;

two grandchildren, Kristi and Kendal, Nixa; two sisters, Rozenna Pack, Redford, Mich.;
Lizzie Cunningham and a brother, William Dingus, both of Wheelersburg, Ohio. He was
also preceded in death by two sisters, Ellen Comer, Baltimore, and Lenore Foulk,
Lakewood, N. Y.; a brother, Alvin Dingus, Sciotoville. He was buried at White Chapel
Memorial Gardens April 4.
Dipley, John H. 7 Nov 1880 - 26 Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth ( ) Dipley; married Minnie Burkhart 10 Jun 1876 10 Jul 1943]
John H. Dipley, 87, former Chadwick resident, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in a Tulsa
rest home after a long illness, Mr. Dipley left this area about 18 years ago. The retired
merchant is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Oscar Pigg, with whom he had made his
home in Tulsa. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Chadwick Cemetery with
the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Dipley, Olga (Loomis) 24 Sep 1913 - 18 Jun 1950 CCR 22 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of James Arthur & Bessie E. (Hopper) Loomis; married John H. Dipley
7 Nov 1880 - 26 Dec 1967]
Mrs. Olga Dipley, 37, wife of J.H. Dipley, died Sunday in her parents’ home at
Chadwick after suffering a stroke. She was in ill health for several months. A former
resident of Chadwick, Mrs. Dipley was employed at Woolworth’s and Producers Produce
in Springfield for a long period. She was a member of Chadwick Christian Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Anga Lea Bishop of Chicago; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J.A. Loomis of Chadwick; a sister, Mrs. Kathleen Papi of Denver, and a brother,
Gerald Inman of Chadwick. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Chadwick Union
church with Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris.
Dippell, Clarence Pearl 1872 - 19 Sep 1948 CCR 23 Sep 1948
[Note: Son of John Luther & Sarah Dippell; in Sterling, Whiteside, Illinois on 1880
census; married 19 Jul 1899 Nancy A. Payne - no legible stone in Rose Hill Cemetery probably the Nancy A. Dippell who died in November 1945 in Kansas City, Missouri]
Clarence Pearl Dippell, 76-year-old retired farmer of Billings, died at a St. Louis
hospital Monday, following an extended illness. He had lived most of his life in the
Billings vicinity. He leaves his two sons, Vernon of St. Louis and Luther of San Jose,
Cal.; a daughter, Mrs. Charlie Spahr, Burbank, Cal., and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at the Methodist church in Billings at 2:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon
with the Rev. Charley Harpe, Kansas City, officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
cemetery near Billings, under direction of Maples and Harris of Billings.
Disano, Louise Ann (Richman) Brigham 17 May 1934 - 16 Apr 2006 SN-L 18 Apr
2006
[Note: Daughter of Kenneth & Alyce Richman; married 1954 William Brigham; married
John Disano]
Louise Ann Richman Disano, age 71, was called to heaven on April 16, 2006. She
departed peacefully, surrounded by her family and friends. Louise was born on May 17,

1934, in St. Louis, Mo., and moved to Springfield as a child. She graduated from St.
Agnes in 1952. In 1954, she married William Brigham, with whom she had four children.
While raising her children, she managed the Heritage Bookstore, a family owned
business in Springfield. Louise later married John Disano, and both moved to Southern
California where she worked for the Arizona State University Revegitation Project on the
Colorado River, graduated valedictorian from a local community college, and received
her bachelor's degree in English at the University of California-Riverside. She then
worked for Vista Pacific Mental Health Care in Riverside, California, as a recreational
coordinator. In 1997, Louise and her husband retired and returned to Springfield where
she continued to serve others as a volunteer advocate for the Victim Center. Louise was
preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Alyce Richman, and her brother, Ken
Richman. She is survived by her husband, John; daughters, Sherie Brigham and Jenny
Reynolds, Jenny's companion, Tim Bruce; sons, Danny Brigham and Chris Brigham,
Chris's wife, Theresa; and five grandchildren, Tara Graham, Christopher Reynolds,
Kenny Drewery, Tina Drewery and Adam Drewery. Memorial services will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with
burial following in Resurrection Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Victim Center,
819 N. Boonville Ave, Springfield, MO, 65802. Online condolences can be made at
www.hhloh- meyer.com.
Dishman, May (Jones) 1870 - 30 Jan 1954 CCR 4 Feb 1954 p4
[Note: Daughter of R. M. & Nannie H. Jones; married J. R. Dishman]
Funeral services for Mrs. May Dishman, 83, who died January 30 at the home of a
nephew, Charles Atkinson, at Chadwick held Tuesday afternoon in the Dale Street
Methodist Church, Springfield, with Rev. Burkes officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Ozark Chapter No. 98,
O. E. S. of which she was a member, held gravesite rites. She is survived by one son,
Claus K. Dishman of Boise, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. M. I. Atkinson of Chadwick and
Mrs. W. I. Raines of Springfield, four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; other
relatives and many friends. Her husband, J. R. Dishman, preceded her in death.
Divine, Lindle Elbert 28 Aug 1964 - 15 Jul 2006 SN-L 17 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Eldon & Wanda Divine; married Connie Smith]
Funeral services for Lindle Elbert Divine, 41, Blue Eye, Mo., will be Tuesday,
July 18, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the New Life Temple, Hollister, Mo. Pastor Jerry Haynes and
Pastor Don Blansit will officiate. Burial will be in the Bland Cemetery, Miami, Okla.,
Tuesday, July 18, at 3 p.m. Lindle passed away Sat., July 15, in the Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, Mo. Lindle was born on Aug. 28, 1964, in Miami, Okla., the son of
Eldon and Wanda Divine. Lindle began school in Wyandotte, Okla., and attended there
through the fifth grade. He, with his family, moved to Hollister, Mo., in 1975. Lindle
graduated Salutatorian of his class from Hollister High School in 1982. Lindle and his
wife, Connie, have been the owners of Divine Construction for the last 14 years. Lindle
had built many beautiful homes in the Tri-Lakes and Springfield, Missouri areas. He was
preceded in death by his father-in-law, Jerry Smith and maternal grandfather, Bert Bland.
Lindle is survived by his loving wife, Connie, of the home; his parents, Eldon and Wanda
Divine of Hollister, Mo.; mother-in-law, Kelly Smith of Hollister, Mo.; a brother and

sister-in-law, Lloyd and Linda Divine of Ozark, Mo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Laina
and Scott Smith of Berryville, Ark.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Divine of
Hollister; his maternal grandmother, Mary Bland of Quapaw, Okla.; his brother-in-law
and wife, Paul and Michelle Smith of Mesa, Ariz.; one nephew and seven nieces: Corey
Divine, Caitlyn and Carly Smith, all of Berryville, Ark.; Rebekka Divine of Billings,
Mo.; Susanne, Sara and Rachel Divine, all of Ozark, Mo.; and Alyssa Smith of Mesa,
Ariz. Lindle is also survived by numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Friends may
call at the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson, today, July 17, from 12 to 6 p.m.
Memorials may be made in memory of Lindle Divine to the College of the Ozarks, P.O.
Box 17, Pt. Lookout, MO 65726.
Dixon, David D. 1974 - 18 Aug 1991 NN-E 22 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Gene & Linda (Chastain) Dixon]
David D. Dixon, 17, Nixa, died at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, 1991, in
Springfield, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. A student, he is survived by
his mother, Linda Andrews, Nixa; his father, Gene Dixon, Ash Grove; a brother, Leon
Dixon, Galena; a stepbrother and stepsister; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
Chastain, Ash Grove; his paternal grandmother, Elenora Newhouse, St. Louis; and his
maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Chastain, Springfield. Graveside
services were Tuesday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with the Rev.
Damon Thomas officiating. Services were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North, Springfield.
Dixon, Doris Elaine (McGinnis) 17 Mar 1934 - Oct 24 1997 CCH-N 29 Oct 1997
[Note: Daughter of ? & Elsie (?) McGinnis]
Funeral services for Doris Elaine Dixon, 63, Ozark, will be Tuesday, Oct 28,
1997, at 11 a.m. in the Snapp’s Ozarks Memorial Park Funeral Home, Branson. Rev.
Melvin Hatten will officiate with burial following in the Ozarks Memorial Park
Cemetery, Branson. Mrs. Dixon died Friday morning, Oct 24, in the Barnes Medical
Center, St. Louis, Mo. after a short illness. Mrs. Dixon was a longtime resident of the
Kirbyville and Branson areas. She attended the First Assembly of God Church, Branson.
Doris Elaine had lived in the Ozark area for the past three years. She was a retail sales
clerk She is survived by her mother, Elsie McGinnis, of Pt. Lookout, Mo., one son and
wife, Kenneth Dixon and Sherri of Kirbyville, two daughters and husbands, Connie
Michel and Larry of Branson, Susan Rogers and Jimmy, Ozark, one brother and wife
Carl McGinnis and Gloria of Kirbyville, seven grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 27, from 7-8 p.m. in the Snapp’s Ozarks
Memorial Park Funeral Home, Branson.
Dixon, Gilda Dean (Carey) 5 Dec 1951 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 3 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Rosalie (Gann) Carey; married 4 Apr 2005 David Dixon]
Gilda Jean Dixon, 54, Springfield, Missouri, went to be with her Lord
Wednesday, November 1, 2006, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was
born December 5, 1951, the daughter of Carl and Rosalie (Gann) Carey. On April 4,
2005, Gilda was united in marriage to David Dixon. Her career for many years was
owning the Quilt Shoppe of Springfield. Gilda was also a member of South East Bible

Chapel. Preceding Gilda in death were her father, Carl; brother, Alan Carey; and brotherin-law, David Keith. Gilda is survived by her husband and love of her life, David; her
mother, Rosalie Carey; two step-children, David and Rebecca Dixon; a sister, Linda
Keith; two brothers, Mark Carey and wife Irene and Bruce Carey and wife Penny; several
nieces, nephews, other caring relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Friday,
November 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006, in the funeral home with Scott Blair and
Ken Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Dixon, James Henry 6 Nov 1877 - 15 Jan 1948 CCR 22 Jan 1948
[Note: married Louisa Caroline Luttrell 28 Mar 1875 - 30 Jul 1938; married 1939
Theodosia Ernestine “Doshia” (Haguewood) Wasson 10 May 1873 - 23 Aug 1962]
Funeral services for James Henry Dixon, 70, who died Thursday, Jan. 15, at
Springfield Baptist hospital where he was undergoing treatment for a heart ailment, were
held Sunday afternoon at the Ozark Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Albert Hanks and
Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was in Ozark cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home. The deceased was born at Hodgenville, Ky., and came to Christian county with
his family at the age of three. He had lived at Ozark for many years and was well known
as a master carpenter and contractor. Ill health force his retirement several years ago. In
1900, he was married to Louisa Caroline Luttrell and to this union two daughters were
born, Mrs. Clessa Jackson of Petaluma, Calif., and Fannie Belle, who preceded her father
in death in 1927. Mrs. Dixon died July 30, 1938. In 1939 he was married to Mrs. Doshia
Wasson, who survives, along with the daughter, Mrs. Jackson, a son-in-law, Arnold
Jackson, and one grandson, William D. Jackson. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist
church.
Dixon, Joyce Mae (Zintz) 27 Jun 1936 - 5 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Eleanor (Swinehart) Zintz; married 11 Oct 1956 Don Rex
Dixon]
Joyce Mae Dixon, age 61, of Sparta, died Monday, January 5, 1998, in her home.
She was born June 27, 1936 in Avoca, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of Ray and
Eleanor (Swinehart) Zintz. On October 11, 1956 she married Don Rex Dixon. Joyce was
a devoted wife and mother, and a treasured grandmother loved by all. Survivors include:
Her husband, Don; five children, Dawn Clements, Madison, Wis., William Dixon,
Wichita, Kan., Matthew Dixon, Cainsville, Jacqueline McPherson, Ozark, and David
Dixon, Carrollton; nine grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Carter,
Madison, Wis., and Patricia Aeschlimann, Deerfield, Wis.; and a brother, Dean Zintz,
also of Madison. Funeral services were Thursday, January 8, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev., Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Dixon, Sam W. 6 Sep 1893 - 13 Aug 1972 CCR 17 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 24 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: married Lillian Lois]
Sam W. Dixon, 78, of Route 1, Ozark, died Sunday at 12:50 p.m. in St. John’s
Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Dixon was a former resident of Branson, where he
operated the Palms Restaurant. He lived near Ozark for the three years and was a member
of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Lois; a son, Robert, serving

with the U. S, Navy, Great Lakes, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Lisa Pierce, of Branson and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel,
Springfield. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Dixon, Shelby Wilson 7 Jul 1921 - 28 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Lewis Wilson & Ida (Marshall) Dixon]
Shelby Wilson Dixon, 72, Walhalla, S. C., died Friday, Jan. 28, 1994 in Anderson
Medical Center, Anderson, S. C. He was born July 7, 1921 in Myrtle, Arkansas, and was
the son of Lewis and Ida Marshall Dixon. He graduated from High School at School of
the Ozarks, and served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Corps. An
electrical engineer, Mr. Dixon had lived in Walhalla, S. C., for 30 years. He was preceded
in death by his parents, a brother, Darrel Dixon, and a sister, Retha Zearing. Survivors
include: a son, Steve Dixon, South Carolina; two brothers, Stanley Dixon, Bruner, and
Don Dixon, Bogard; a sister, Faye Cameron, Port Orchard, Wash.; two grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 31 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Mark Moss officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Dixon, Stanley Howard 22 Aug 1915 - 26 May 1993 OH 2 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Thomas Beauchamp & Lennie Belle (Magee) Dixon; married Esther Jewell
“Judy”]
Stanley Howard Dixon, 77, Springfield, passed away on May 26, 1993 at Cox
Medical Center South following a long illness. He was born Aug. 22, 1915 Jones County,
Texas, on a farm near Hamlin. His parents, Thomas Beauchamp and Lennie Belle
(Magee) Dixon, preceded him in death as did three brothers, David Dixon, Aulcie Dixon,
and Robert Lee Dixon and two sisters, Myrtle Carlton and Ida Mae Fomby. Dixon was an
accountant and retired from Wichita Brass and Aluminum Foundry, Inc., Wichita, Kans.,
in 1977. On Nov. 4, 1992, he received a gold pin in recognition of 50 years of continuous
membership in the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge in Wichita and on Nov. 16, 1992 he
received a gold pin, a certificate and blue cap in recognition of membership as a 32nd
Degree Scottish Rite Mason of the Valley of Wichita Orient of Kansas for 50 years.
Survivors include his wife, Easter Jewell “Judy” Dixon, Springfield, daughter, Judith
Dixon Cooley, Wichita, Kan., son Stanley Tom Dixon, Albuquerque, N. M., and five
grandchildren. Additional survivors include four sisters, Ethel Farrow, Anson, Texas,
Verona Mason, Tahlequah, Okla., Tom Alta Hauk, Kingland, Texas, and Mary Lou
Springer, Hale Center, Texas. Services were Friday at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. A second service was held in Jones County, Texas, with
the Rev. Billie Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Anson Cemetery in Jones County. In
lieu of flowers, money gifts may be made in memory of Stanley Howard Dixon to
favorite individual charities.
Dixon, Theodosia Earnestine “Doshia” (Haguewood) Wasson 10 May 1873 - 23
Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Madison & Mary M. (Tuttle) Haguewood; married first John
H. Wasson 24 Jan 1859 - 25 Dec 1936; married second James Henry Dixon 6 Nov 1877 15 Jan 1948; buried under the name Wasson]

Mrs. Doshia Dixon, 90, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died Thursday
Aug. 23, at the home of a daughter, Jewell Love, Adrian, Mo. Mrs. Dixon, who had been
in ill health for several years, was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. She is
survived by two sons, Freeman Wasson, Springfield, and Raymond Wasson, California
state, one daughter, Mrs. Jewell Love, Adrian; one brother, M. C. Haguewood, Ozark.
Services were conducted by the Rev. Robert Baker at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin &
Son Chapel. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Dobbins, Inez Marie (Rowe) 2 Aug 1917 - 19 Jul 2004 SN-L 22 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd E. & Edna F. (Harris) Rowe]
Inez Dobbins, the daughter of Lloyd E. Rowe and Edna F. Harris Rowe was born
Aug. 2, 1917, in Springfield, Mo., and departed this life July 19, 2004, at the age of 86
years, 11 months and 17 days. As a young girl, her family moved to Ava, Mo., where she
lived until three years ago. She lived with her daughter, Annalee, for almost a year then
moved to Christian Health Care, Nixa, until her death. She was a self-employed
seamstress and farmer. Inez was well known for her sewing abilities, homemade bread,
cinnamon rolls, hot rolls and pies. Her last year in her home, she made 59 wedding
dresses, brides maids and flower girl dresses. Inez was a member of the First General
Baptist Church in Ava, Mo., Rebekkah Lodge, WPFA and Arno Club. Preceding Inez in
death were her parents; one brother, George E. Rowe; one sister, Lillian Grantham; and a
grandson, Jimmy Lloyd Pratt. Inez is survived by two sons, Daniel "Pat" W. Dobbins Jr.
and wife Irene, East Moline, Ill., and Jerry L. Dobbins and wife Kay, Fulton, Ill.; one
daughter, Annalee Pratt and husband George, Springfield, Mo.; eight grand- children,
Sheba Kay, Frank, Richard, John and Bart Dobbins, Dana Shantz, Pat Bach and Pam
Meals; 13 great- grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one special niece, Marie
Christiansen and husband John; and a sister- in-law, Rachael Rowe, Hermiston, Ore. Her
extended family includes Earl and Pat Pratt, Steve and Tina Peck, Rick and Linda Pratt,
Terry and Nokie Kleier and their children; the workers at Nixa Christian Health Care, she
was Grandma to all of them; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be 2
p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2004, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev.
Robert Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Mount Tabor Cemetery.
Visitation is Saturday from 1 p.m. until service time.
Dobbins, Phyllis June (Owens) 23 Jul 1954 - 3 Jan 1998 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mildred (Perkins) Owens, Jr.; married 11 Aug 1970
Raymond Dobbins]
Phyllis June Dobbins, 43, Fordland, died at 10:28 a.m. on Saturday, January 3,
1998 in her home following a long illness. Phyllis was born July 23, 1954 in Springfield,
the daughter of Robert Jr. and Mildred Perkins Owens. She was married to Raymond
Dobbins, August 11, 1970 in Ozark. She was a freelance writer for local community
newspapers. She was a member of the Ozark Genealogy Society. She loved outdoor
activities. She was a wonderful wife, and mother, she was dearly loved by her husband
and children. Survivors include her husband Raymond of the home, three daughters,
Joyce Elliott and her husband Jason, Stockton, Rebecca Whiteford and her husband
Ronnie, Fordland, Amelia Dobbins of the home, and her special friend, Jason Uchtman,
Fordland, her mother and father, Robert and Mildred Owens, Bruner, two brothers and

their wives, Jack and Wanda Owens, Bruner, Jerry and Genia Owens, Elkhead, six sisters
and their husbands, Betty and Bob Fink, Bruner, Wanda and Bob Pearson, Fordland,
Donna and Joe Wright, Seymour, Linda and Dale Underwood, Seymour, Dorothy and
Ben Shelton, Squires, Judy and David White, Leavenworth, Kan., four grandchildren,
Shane Burks, Hailey Burks, Olivia Elliott, Abby Whiteford and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark with the Rev. Gene Crewse officiating. Burial will be in the Owens family
cemetery, Bruner. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Dobbs, Charley William 1 Sep 1910 - 20 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
[Note: Son of William L. & Mary “Dalley” Dobbs; married Georgia]
Charley William Dobbs, 84, Chadwick, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1994, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born Sept. 1, 1910, at Dora, the son of William
and Dalley Dobbs. He had lived at Chadwick for many years. He was a farmer and a
member of Chadwick Baptist Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, in
1978; three brothers, Claude, Floyd, and Don Dobbs; and his parents. Survivors include a
nephew, with whom he lived, Charley Sisco, and wife, Cheryl, and sons, Josh and
Jeremy, Ozark; nieces, Mary Riley, and husband, Don, Wichita. and Doris Karleskint,
and husband, Bill, St. Joseph; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were Saturday. Oct. 22, in Chadwick Baptist Temple Church with Rev. Jerry Loveland
officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery.
Dobbs, Don Gordon 5 Aug 1900 - 22 Apr 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: Son of William & Mary Dobbs; married
Don Gordon Dobbs was born Aug. 5, 1900 at Dora, the son of William and Mary
Dobbs. On May 10, 1934, he was united in marriage with Crete May Halford, and to this
union two daughters were born. Mr. Dobbs was a farmer and had served as a bus driver
for the Chadwick public schools for many years. He was converted three years ago. He
departed this life April 22 in a Springfield hospital at the age of 58 years, eight months
and 17 days. Survivors include his wife of the home at Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs.
Doris Ann Karleskint and Mrs. Mary Frances Riley, both of Wichita; three grandchildren,
two brothers, Claude and Charley, both of Chadwick; his father, William Dobbs of
Chadwick. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Charley Shipman April 25 in the
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Dobbs, William L. 1873 - 26 Jun 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: married Mary “Dalley“]
Funeral services for William L. Dobbs, 86, who died Sunday, June 26, at his
home southwest of Chadwick, were held Friday, June 29 at 2 p.m. in Chadwick Union
Church with Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Dobbs resided many years in Oklahoma
and the Dora community before coming to the Chadwick community in 1940. Survivors
include two sons, Claude and Charley of the home; one brother, George E. Dobbs of
Mountain Grove; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Dobias, Kurt Albert 16 Jul 1957 - 27 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Rudolph & Delina (Anderson) Dobias; married 29 Apr 1983 Karen
Ebersole]
Kurt Albert Dobias, age 44, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday,
February 27, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 16, 1957
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Rudolph and Delina (Anderson) Dobias. He
married Karen Ebersole on April 29, 1983. Survivors include: His wife, Karen; two
children, Andrew and Natalyn Dobias, his parents, Rudolph and Delina Dobias, Pequot
Lakes, Minnesota; and a sister, Deborah Wilder, Amery Wisconsin. No local services are
planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A
memorial service will be at a later date in Dawn Valley Funeral Home, Bloomington,
Minnesota.
Dobson, David John 10 Mar 1919 - 22 Oct 1998 CCH-N 28 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of Albert & Emma (Crestinger) Dobson; married Margaret]
David John Dobson, age 79, of Ozark, died Thursday, October 22, in his home.
He was born March 10, 1919, and was the son of Albert and Emma (Crestinger) Dobson.
He served his country in the U.S. Army-Navy during World War II. Mr. Dobson was
employed by Paul Mueller Company as a welder, working until this past May. He was a
member of Ozark VFW Post 7628. Survivors include: his wife, Margaret Dobson; a son,
David John Dobson, Jr. and his wife, Susie, Pueblo, Colorado; a daughter, Michele
Brandstatter and her husband, Rex, Corralville, Iowa; two stepsons, Gary Smith,
Hartville, and Rick Smith and his wife, Samantha, West Plains; two stepdaughters, Diana
Cole and her husband, Gene, Springfield, and Judy Grant and her husband, Fred, Ozark;
two sisters, Opal Foster, Barnesville, Minnesota, and Ethel Marini, Battle Ground,
Washington; a brother, Pearl Dobson, Madras, Oregon; eleven grandchildren, and eight
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald
Dobson, Marceline, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday,
October 28 with Rev. Rod Kelley officiating with military honors provided by Ozark
VFW Post 7628. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Dockum, Bud C. , Sr. 1941 - 21 Jan 2006 SN-L 23 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of S. Cecil & Cora (Sherwood) Dockum; married 22 Jul 1962 Janet Blevins]
Bud C. Dockum, Sr., 62, of Topeka, Kan., and formerly of Ozark, Mo., died
Saturday, January 21, 2006, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mr. Dockum was a
machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad for 27 years. Bud was born November 30, 1943, in
Pasadena, Calif., the son of S. Cecil and Cora Sherwood Dockum. He moved to Topeka
from San Bernardino, Calif., in 1991. Bud served in the United States Army during the
Vietnam War. Mr. Dockum was married to Janet Blevins on July 22, 1962, in Alhambra,
Calif. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Buddy C. Dockum, Jr., and wife,
Christi L. Dockum, of Sparta, Mo.; a daughter, Jan Dockum, of Topeka; and a brother,
Bob Dockum, of San Dimas, Calif. Two grandchildren also survive, Buddy C. Dockum
III and Breanna Dockum. The funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at
the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka, Kan. Graveside services will be held at 1
p.m. Wednesday, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with military

honors provided by the Missouri National Guard's Bravo Honors Team. Memorial
contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care and sent in care of the BrennanMathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th, Topeka, KS 66603.
Dodson, James E. 18 May 1900 - 18 Feb 1979 OH 22 Feb 1979 p8
James E. Dodson, 78 of Aldrich, died Sunday in Cox Medical Center. A daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Johnson of Rogersville and a son, Bob Plough of Nixa are among those
surviving.
Dodson, Janice Maycle 22 Jul 1945 - 9 Jul 1999 CCH-N 14 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of James Ely & Maycle Maydell (Prince) Dodson, Jr.]
Janice Maycle Dodson, 53, of Springfield, MO passed away July 9, 1999 at her
home. Janice was born July 22, 1945 the daughter of James Ely Dodson, Jr. and Maycle
Maydell Prince Dodson at Paducah, Kentucky. Janice was a born again Christian and
loved people. She especially enjoyed her work as a Hospice Care Worker and she
developed many lasting friendships with the people she cared for as well as their
Families. Janice also loved animals of all kinds. Janice was preceded in death by her
mother. Janice is survived by her father, James Dodson, Jr. of Redlands California; a
sister Dixie Marie Coulter of San Francisco, California; her brother Jim Dodson of
Springfield. Three aunts, Edith Dorman of Tehachapi, California; Jewell Katterjohn and
Eudell Prince both of Paducah, Kentucky; and an Uncle JG Prince of Paducah, Kentucky.
Memorial services will be 10 A.M Friday July 16, 1999 at Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home of Nixa with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. The body has been cremated. In
lieu of flowers donations can be made in Janice's memory to the Calvary Baptist Church,
206 Smalley Street, Nixa, MO. 65714.
Dodson, Judith A. (Edwards) 13 May 1951 - 21 May 2004 SN-L 23 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Vinati (Schrader) Edwards; married 20 Mar 1968 Marion
Dodson ]
Judy Dodson, age 53, of Reeds Spring, died May 21, following an automobile
accident. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Faith Baptist Church, Spokane.
Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with visitation from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in the
funeral home.
AND
Dodson, Judith A. (Edwards) 13 May 1951 - 21 May 2004 CCH-N 2 Jun 2004
Judith A. Dodson, 53, Reeds Spring, died Friday, May 21 following an
automobile accident. She was born May 13, 1951 in Salem, the daughter of Bill and
Vinati (Schrader) Edwards. On March 20, 1968, she and Marion Dodson were united in
marriage. Judy was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Spokane. She was a devoted
Christian and placed her Lord and church first in her life. She loved her husband, children
and grandchildren, and having them near her was always very important to her.She put
the needs of others before herself and was always the kind of person who could lift the
spirits of others. Survivors include her husband, Marion; four children, Shelly Miller and
husband Brian, Salem, Sheila Chambers, Springfield, Sarah Mohler and husband Buddy,
Spokane, and Scott Dodson, of the home; four grandchildren, Shawntel, DeAndre,

Mackenzie and Adam; her parents, Bill and Vanita Edwards, Salem; two brothers, Robert
Edwards, Arkansas, Max Edwards, Salem; a sister, Cindy Ard, Salem; a grandmother,
Marie Moore, Salem, nieces and nephews. A grandson, Roman died from injuries
suffered in the same automobile accident. She was preceded in death by a sister Janice
and a brother Phillip. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 25 in Faith Baptist
Church, Spokane, with pastor James Mohler and Pastor Dennis Norwood officiating. A
graveside service was held at 3 p.m. that day in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem.
Dodson, Ruth M. (Caughron) 20 Jun 1912 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 17 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rev. James Worth & Effie (Frazier) Caughron; married Robert A.
Dodson]
Ruth M. Caughron Dodson, 94, of San Diego, California, died August 1, 2006.
She was born June 20, 1912, in Clever, Mo., to Rev. Worth and Effie (Frazier) Caughron.
Loving wife of the late Robert A. Dodson, she was an accomplished seamstress, who
enjoyed golf and gardening. She and her husband moved to California in 1941, where
they lived in Lemon Grove most of their lives. She is survived by three sisters: Grace
Anderson and Luella Baker, both of Springfield, and Dona Johnson, of San Diego. She is
also survived by several loving nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by
everyone whose lives she touched, by all who knew her and loved her. A private
memorial service was held in San Diego for family and close friends.
Dodson, Virginia Lee (Wood) Davis 27 Sep 1932 – 1 Aug 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of Clarence William & Opal Lee (Lewis) Wood]
Virginia Lee Dodson, age 67, of Canyon Lake, Tx., passed away Tuesday, August
1, 2000 in her daughter's home in Nixa. She was born September 27, 1932 in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence William and Opal Lee Lewis Wood. She lived in
San Antonio, Texas, working for D.P.T. Laboratories before moving to Canyon Lake.
Survivors include: four children, David Randall Davis, Pawnee, Ok., Teri Lynn Osburn,
Nixa, Ehrman Theodore "Ted" Davis, Tulsa, Ok., and Anita Sue Bursiel, Canyon Lake,
Tx.; eight grandchildren, Michael Noe, Christopher Noe, Tempie Jefferson, Jennifer
Blevins, Mary Grimm, Becky Davis, Nikki Reedy and Jared Davis. Preceding her in
death were a sister, Maxine Glasby, a brother, Carl Wood, and her parents. A graveside
service was Friday, August 4, in Sparta Cemetery Sparta, with Rev. Rod Kelley
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Doelling, Roy John 25 Feb 1918 - 27 Jul 2005 SN-L 28 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Emil & Virdie (Goodman) Doelling; married Ruth]
Roy John Doelling passed away on July 27, 2005, at 7:15 a.m. in the Manor at
Elfindale from cancer. He was born February 25, 1918, in Washington County, Ill., in the
small community of Stone Church. His parents were Emil and Virdie Goodman Doelling,
who preceded him in death. Beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle, he leaves behind
to mourn his passing his loving wife, Ruth; four much loved daughters: Elizabeth Pope
and husband, Stephen, of Highlandville; Lynne Irving and husband, John, Jericho, Vt; Dr.
Jane Doelling, Nixa; and Sara Johnson and husband, Don, Springfield; six special
grandchildren: Jennifer Ellis; Carolyn Pope; Susan Pope Sellars and husband, Jacob,
Vancouver, Wash.; Katherine Irving, Beverly, Mass.; Carl Irving, Burlington, Vt.; and

Max Forrester, Nixa, whim whom he spent many happy hours, as Max grew up in Roy's
retirement years. He was also the proud great-grandfather of Daniel Haase and Abigail
Ruth Sellars. Mr. Doelling is also survived by his brother, Lewis E. Doelling, Palm
Springs, Fla.; two nephews, Larry Doelling and wife, Kerry, and Mike Doelling, Royal
Palm Beach, Fla. Roy retired in 1982 from the Frisco Railroad as Assistant VicePresident, Purchases and Stores, after 46 years of service. He started at the railroad right
after graduating from Roosevelt High School in St. Louis, Mo.; after which he attended
Washington University at night until being inducted into the U.S. Army in 1941. While
on a troop train going west, Pearl Harbor was bombed. He was gone four years, two in
the South Pacific. He served in New Guinea and the Philippines, landing at Leyte and
Luzon. Roy resumed his career with the railroad in 1958 and was transferred to
Springfield, Mo. He and his family became longtime members of Westminster
Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder and deacon, and in other ways as needed.
He also served as head of the United Fund in Springfield in 1962. For many years, he was
a proud member of the downtown Kiwanis which he missed when his illness confined
him to his home. Roy loved family gatherings, fishing, driving in the countryside, and
going to Vermont to visit family there. Dear one, we will miss you always! Graveside
committal services will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2005, in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery with a Memorial Service to follow at 10 a.m. in Westminster Presbyterian
Church, with the Reverend Ellen Brantley officiating, under the care of Gorman-Sharpf
Brentwood Chapel. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Crosslines. The
family wishes to thank health workers Charles, Robie, Tasha, and others and especially
St. John's Hospice.
Doennig, Wilbur Leon 25 Feb 1934 - 3 Apr 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of Herman & Esther Doennig; married 29 Jun 1952 Dorothy Maxine
Schnake]
Wilbur Leon Doennig, 60, Ozark, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 1994 at his
home following a long battle with cancer. Wilbur was born Feb. 25, 1934 near Freistatt.
He married Dorothy Maxine Schnake June 29, 1952. He lived in the Monett area where
he hauled milk and dairy farmed until 1966. He then moved to Ozark where he continued
dairy farming, did custom hay work, and operated a gravel screening and hauling
business. He served as Selmore Special Road District Commissioner for many years. He
is survived by his wife, Dorothy Doennig, his parents, Herman and Esther Doennig,
Monett; a daughter and her husband, Cathy and Rob Leslie, Nixa; a son, Chuck Doennig,
and his special friend, Kathy Middleton, both of Ozark; and a daughter, Cammy Rogers,
Ozark, and her special friend, Nelson Plumb, Oklahoma; three granddaughters, Brianna
Leslie and Sharesa and Lacey Rogers; a brother and his wife, Gerald and Sue Doennig,
and their son, Eric, Republic; a sister, Gloria Duron, and her children, Lori and Paul
Anaheim, Calif.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Thursday, April 7, in Ozark Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Earl Blansitt
officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Dollarhite, Eugene Calvin 31 Jan 1920 - 16 Oct 2004 SN-L 18 Oct 2004 & CCH-N 10
Nov 2004
[Note: Son of William M. & Martha I. (Whittenbarger) Dollarhite; married 5 Oct 1945
Margaret Ruth Ries]
Eugene Calvin Dollarhite, age 84, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday,
October 16, 2004, in his home. He was born January 31, 1920, in Convoy, Ohio, the
oldest of nine children born to William M. and Martha I. (Whittenbarger) Dollarhite.
After moving to Lansing, Michigan, he entered the Civilian Conservation Corps at the
age of 16. On October 5, 1945, he and Margaret Ruth Ries were married. Together they
had seven children. Mr. Dollarhite retired from the Motor Wheel Corporation in 1979
after 37 years of service. In 1983 he and Margaret moved to Highlandville, Missouri. His
life long hobby was wood carving. He was a skilled wood carver whose artwork received
many awards. He was a member of Ozark Woodcarvers Club. Survivors include his wife
of 59 years, Margaret; two sisters, Chloe Blanchard and her husband, Don, of Lansing,
Mich., and Phyllis Barnes of Stillwater, Okla.; seven children, Max of Maple Rapids,
Mich., Todd and his wife, Marsha of DeWitt, Mich., Dean and his wife, Judy of St.
Johns, Mich., Ronald and his wife, Deanna of Reeds Spring, Mo., Debra Dollarhite of
Lansing, Mich., Randall and his wife, Debbie of Lawton, Okla., and John and his wife,
Judy of Nixa, Mo.; 23 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by his parents; three sisters, Evelyn Williams, Grace Davis and Karen Houghtaling;
and three brothers, William, Larry, and James. The family would like to thank the
Highlandville Rural Fire Department and Seasons Hospice for their wonderful care
during the past months. A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday October 19 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Brandon Dollarhite officiating. A funeral and burial will
be in Lansing, Mich. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until service time in the funeral home
on Tuesday.
Domeny, John Harold 26 Jun 1927 - 27 Dec 2006 SN-L 30 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Otis & Florence (Delfs) Domeny; married 19 Jul 1953 Helen DeVenezia]
John Domeny, 79, passed away surrounded by his family in his home near
Rogersville on Wednesday, Dec. 27. John was born June 26, 1927 in Alma, Kansas, son
of Otis and Florence Delfs Domeny. John lived in several small Kansas towns growing
up, loving both rural farm and small town life. He served in the U.S. Navy during World
War II. Following his service, he attended and graduated from Kansas State University in
Manhattan. Upon graduation, John moved to Venezuela, South America, where he
worked as an accountant. John greatly enjoyed the culture and people of Venezuela.
There he met and fell in love with a teacher from New Jersey, Helen DeVenezia. They
married on July 19, 1953, in Maplewood, New Jersey. After returning to Venezuela to
live, the couple eventually moved to Kansas, and later, Missouri. In 1961 they purchased
a farm near Rogersville where they lived for 45 years. He earned his masters degree in
education from the University of Missouri in 1964. John was a long-time educator. He
taught high school business classes in the Niangua and Hurley districts, served as
principal at Logan-Rogersville High School, and taught business and Spanish classes at
Greenwood Laboratory School. He was employed by Southwest Missouri State
University as an accounting professor for 27 years. John's greatest joys were farming and
his family that grew to include 5 children. He liked to call his bunch "The Lucky 7."

Always a hard worker, John was a Master Gardener who loved planting and harvesting a
garden every year, cutting wood, making hay, tending cattle, building fence, fixing
tractors, training dogs, and riding horses. No doubt he is blazing new trails on a spirited
foxtrotter up in heaven right now. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the home;
daughter Linda Wefler and her children, April and Eileen, of Springfield; daughter Kathy
McConnell, her husband Sid, and their children, Kaitlyn, Jami, and Chelsea, of
Marshfield; son Andy Domeny of Springfield; daughter Judy Domeny Bowen, and her
husband, David, of Rogersville; and daughter Martha Atkinson, her husband, John, and
their children, Ashley and Christy, of Shawnee, Kansas. Also surviving are a brother,
Paul Domeny, and wife, Lucille, of Mounds, Okla.; a sister, Augusta Anderson and
husband, Charlie, of Silver City, N.M.; and a host of relatives and friends. John was
preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ruth Bausler. A Celebration of Life
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 4 at Schweitzer Methodist Church, 2747
E. Sunshine, Springfield. In lieu of flowers or donations, please visit an elderly friend or
do something unexpectedly special for a loved one. Though John is enormously missed,
his influence and teachings live on in his children and grandchildren. Ride on, Dad!
Donahue, G. Evelyn (Harper) 21 Jun 1910 -2 May 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Joe Donahue]
NIXA - Mrs. Evelyn Donahue, 66, Nixa, died Monday afternoon in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield after a short illness. She and her husband operated Rathskellar Steak
House in Osage Beach until their retirement three years ago. Survivors include her
husband, Joe; two brothers, Daniel and David Harper, both of Fort Myers, Fla.
Greenlawn Battlefield South will announce arrangements.
Donaldson, Bessie (Brown) McLean 27 Aug 1890 - 2 Aug 1959 CCR 13 Aug 1959 p1
[Note: married Feb 1913 Joe McLean ? 0 Nov 1928; married May 1948 Elmer
Donaldson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Donaldson, 68, of Nixa, Mo. who died Sunday,
August 2 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Buttram of Springfield
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home. In February 1913, she was united in marriage to Joe McLean of Nixa who passed
away in November 1928. In May 1948, she was married to Elmer Donaldson. She was
united with the Church of Christ in early life. Survivors include three sons, Neal McLean
of Pomona, Calif, Joe D. McLean of Whittier, Calif., and Jack McLean of Hawthorne,
Calif.. one daughter, Mary June Shaffer of LaVerne, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Kathryn Wiggs of Guyman, Okla., Mrs. Viola Allen, Carthage; two brothers, Joe Brown
of Springfield, Mo., Ben Brown of Phoenix, Ariz., three sisters, Mrs. Maude Wheeler,
Ozark, Mo., Mrs. Nellie Hannah, Ontario, Calif., and Mrs. Josie Hannah, Nixa, Mo; six
grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Doner, Jessie E. (Donham) 15 Feb 1910 - 5 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Robert B. & Emma M. Donham; married Chester B. Doner 22 Jun
1896 - 10 Sep 1987]
Mrs. Jessie E. Doner, 58, of Route 1, Highlandville, died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. A native of Louisburg, Kan., Mrs.

Doner had been a resident of Highlandville the past 30 years. She was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Chester B.; a daughter, Mrs.
Mary Moore, Highlandville; two brothers, Robert and Richard Donham. both of
Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Patsy Page, Clever; her mother, Mrs. Ella Donham.
Highlandville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Donham, Gladys Maxine (Corwine) 21 Nov 1928 - 13 Aug 2004 SN-L 15 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Henrietta (Finnley) Corwine; married 21 May 1945 Donald
William Donham, Sr.]
Gladys Maxine Donham, 75, Springfield, Mo., went home to be with her Lord
and loved ones on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in Select Specialties Hospital, St. Louis, Mo.
Maxine was born Nov. 21, 1928, in Chadwick, Mo., the daughter of Oscar and Henrietta
(Finnley) Corwine. On May 21, 1945, Maxine was united in marriage to Donald William
Donham Sr., and to this union five children were born. Maxine was a devoted member of
Ridgecrest Baptist Church and joined membership by Baptism on Nov. 23, 1997. She
also immensely loved her Faith Family Sunday School Group, the luncheons, fellowships
and the Friendship Club of Chadwick. Maxine's favorite hobby of crocheting led her to
create original works of art that she gave away to her family and friends. Her children
and grandchildren will miss her exuberant smile, generous heart and delightful hugs. She
was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and two brothers. Maxine is survived
by two sons, James Donham of Springfield, Mo., Donald Donham and wife Sandy of
Marshfield, Mo.; three daughters, Henrietta Hutting and husband Richard of Paolo, Kan.,
Rebecca Jones and husband Chris of Olathe, Kan., Vikki Tracy and husband Steve of
Springfield, Mo.; one sister, Frances E. Hill of Springfield, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; 10
great-grandchildren; several other relatives; and numerous caring friends. Memorial
services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, in the Chadwick Cemetery with
burial to follow. At Maxine's request the body has been cremated under the direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. The family requests memorial donations be
made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 2210 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.
AND
Donham, Gladys Maxine (Corwine) 21 Nov 1928 - 13 Aug 2004 CCH-N 25 Aug 2004
Gladys Maxine Donham, 75, Springfield, Mo. died on Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in
Select Specialties Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Maxine was born Nov. 21, 1928, in
Chadwick, Mo., the daughter of Oscar and Henrietta (Finnley) Corwine. On May 21,
1945, Maxine was united in marriage to Donald William Donham, Sr. and to this union
five children were born. Maxine was a devoted member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church and
joined membership by Baptism on November 23, 1997. She also immensely loved her
Faith Family Sunday School Group, the luncheons, fellowships, and the Friendship Club
of Chadwick. Maxine's favorite hobby of crocheting lead her to create original works of
art that she gave away to her family and friends. Her children and grandchildren will miss
her exuberant smile, generous heart and delightful hugs. She was preceded in death by
her husband, her parents, and two brothers. Maxine is survived by two sons, James
Donham of Springfield, Mo., Donald Donham and wife Sandy of Marshfield, Mo., three
daughters, Henrietta Hutting and husband Richard of Paola, Ks, Rebecca Jones and

husband Chris of Olathe, Ks., Vikki Tracy and husband Steve of Springfield, Mo.; one
sister, Frances E. Hill of Springfield Mo.; 18 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
several other relatives and numerous caring friends. Memorial services were held at
10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, in the Chadwick Cemetery with burial to follow. At
Maxine's request the body has been cremated under the direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark. The family requests memorial donations to Ridgecrest Baptist
Church, 2210 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, Missouri 65804.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Donham, Martha Ellen “Ella” (McKee) 8 Feb 1884 - 4 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972
p5 & OH 10 Feb 1972 p 12
[Note: married Robert B. Donham 31 Jul 1880 - 19 Aug 1949]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Highlandville Baptist Church for
Mrs. Ella Donham, 87, of Highlandville, who died at 2:24 a.m. Friday. The Revs.
Howard Blevins and Gary Robnett officiated at services and burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Donham, who had been ill several
weeks, was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. She had been a resident of
Christian County since 1933, moving here from Nebraska. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Doris Page of route 1, Clever; two sons, Robert S. and Richard L., both of
Highlandville; and six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Donham, Richard Jay “Rick” 26 Aug 1955 - 15 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Richard Lee "Dick" & Mary Colleen (Moore) Donham; married Beverly]
Richard Jay "Rick" Donham, age 49, was born in Springfield, August 26, 1953,
the first son of Richard "Dick" and Colleen Donham. Rick passed away in his home at 1
p.m. Thursday, April 3, 2003, with his loving wife and caregiver, Beverly, by his side as
she was throughout his battle with brain cancer. Rick was a supervisor at Smurfit-Stone
Container Company in Springfield where he had been employed for 30 years after
graduating from Spokane High School. Rick was a member of Nixa First Baptist Church.
Rick was an avid fisherman and loved teaching his young sons the sport and spending
time with them. He was a wonderful husband, father, son and brother. He was a very kind
and caring person. As a young man, he enjoyed motocross racing, hunting and the
outdoors. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Donham in 1974, his
grandparents, and four aunts. Survivors include his loving wife, Beverly of the home; two
sons, Joshua and Robert "Bobby" Donham; a stepson, Jeffrey Brown; his parents, Dick
and Colleen Donham; his best friend and brother, David Donham and his wife, Jeanie; a
niece, Rachel Donham, all of Highlandville; two uncles and aunts, Robert S. and Mary
Donham, Highlandville, and Joe and Marcella Moore of Clever; and many other relatives
and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow
in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, April 6 2003.
And ©Christian County Headliner 2003
Donham, Robert Barton 31 Jul 1880 - 19 Aug 1949 CCR 25 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Robert & Elizabeth (Barton) Donham; married Aug 1904 Martha Ellen
“Ella” McKee 8 Feb 1884 - 4 Feb 1972]

Robert Barton Donham, 69, died Friday, Aug. 19, at his home near Highlandville.
He was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Barton Donham. In August 1904 he married
Martha Ellen McKee. Their four children, Mrs. Jessie Doner, Mrs. Patsy Page, Robert
and Richard Donham, all live near Highlandville. Besides his wife and children, he is
survived by three grandchildren, five sisters and five brothers. He was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist church and was active in community affairs until his health forced
him to retire several years ago. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at his
home church with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the cemetery nearby
under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Donham, Robert Lee 8 Aug 1955 - 14 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p1
[Note: Son of Richard Lee & Mary Colleen (Moore) Donham]
AND
Stewart, Leon Gilford 10 Oct 1912 - 13 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p1
Area Auto Accidents Claim Two Lives
Funeral services were held Tuesday for two area residents who lost their lives in
separate accidents over the Easter weekend. Robert Lee Donham, an 18-year-old
Highlandville resident, was killed late Saturday night when he apparently fell asleep as
his auto approached an oncoming car driven by George D. Smith, 26, of Springfield,
according to police. His southbound auto swerved against the left side of Smith’s car and
went off the left side of the road. The auto plunged down an embankment, overturned,
pinning the victim between the seat and the top of the wrecked auto. A 1973 graduate of
Spokane High School, Donham was a member of the Highlandville First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Donham of Highlandville; two
brothers, Rick and David and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blevins, Nixa.
Services were held Tuesday in Highlandville. He was buried in the Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
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Leon Gilford Steward, 61, of Spokane was killed about 4:15 p.m. Saturday when
his car overturned in a ditch beside the road four miles south of Spokane. He was crushed
when thrown partially from his wrecked vehicle. Funeral services were held Tuesday at
the Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was held at the Spokane Cemetery.
AND
Stewart, Leon Gilford 10 Oct 1912 - 13 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2
Services for Leon Gilford Stewart of Spokane were Tuesday April 15 with burial
in the Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Stewart was fatally injured in an automobile accident,
April 14. Mr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Spokane and a farmer. Survivors include
two sons, Sammy and Dean, both of Spokane; three daughters, Miss Ann Stewart and
Mrs. Barbara Burk, both of Spokane and Mrs. Joyce Stults, Springfield; one brother,
Cecil of Berryville, Ark. and seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Harris of Ozark.
Dooly, Laura Jane (McCord) Wilford 29 Oct 1890 - 21 May 1968 CCR 23 May
1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Edward & Missouri Jane (Butler) McCord; married first Roy
Lee Wilford.1889 - 1913; married second W. J. Dooly; buried under name Wilford]

Mrs. Laura Jane Dooly, 77, of Springfield, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday in her home
after an illness of one year. A former Ozark resident, Mrs. Dooly had been a resident of
Springfield 55 years. She was a member of the Frisco Auxiliary Club. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Wauneta Alfred of the home; a step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Hawkins,
Springfield; a step-son, Walter Dooly, Boulder, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Florence
Willoughby, Marshfield; a brother, James McCord. Springfield; a grandchild and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Klingner Chapel with the
Rev. Everett W. Milmer officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Door, James Michael 3 Nov 1948 - 10 Jun 1998 CCH-N 24 Jun 1998
[Note: Son of Robert “Boze” & Dorothy (Thurmond) Door; married 24 Dec 1986 Jo
Harlan Kelley]
James Michael Door of Ozark, died in his home Wednesday, June 10, 1998 at the
age of 49 years. Mike was born November 3, 1948 in Sullivan to the late Robert (Boze)
and Dorothy (Thurmond) Door. He was a 1966 graduate of Sullivan High School and
was a former owner of Mike's Meramec Garage. He was an avid outdoorsman and
especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. On December 24, 1986 he was married to Jo
Harlan Kelley at Denver, Colorado. He was employed as a mechanic for the City of
Springfield the past ten years. He is survived by his wife Jo, one daughter Shelly Englert
and husband Harold of New Haven, two step-daughters, Mary Evelyn Simms and
Christina Kelley, both of Rogers, Ark.; one grandson, Cole Robert Englert, two stepgrandsons, Ryan and Shane Armfield; aunts, Shirley Bell and husband Eddie of Sullivan,
Marie Mazar of St. Louis, Lois Willig, of Sullivan, Berniece Schebaum of Clute. Texas,
an uncle, Don Door and wife Babe of Sullivan, other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted 11:00 am. Saturday, June 13, 1998 from the Eaton Funeral
Home in Sullivan with Mr. James Eaton officiating. Interment was in Stanton Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the care of the Eaton Funeral Home, Sullivan, Mo.
Dopp, David Eugene 26 Oct 1918 - 7 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
[Note: married Mildred F.]
Services for David Eugene Dopp, 60 of Springfield were held Tuesday in the
Ralph Thieme Chapel. Burial was in Rocky Comfort Cemetery. Mr. Dopp died Saturday
in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Mildred F. and
two sons, one Jim of Clever.
Doran, Blanche P. (Wasson) 27 Feb 1891 - 6 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of Dr. Wesley B. & Ella (Keltner) Wasson; married 31 Oct 1909 Ray
Fenton Doran 6 Apr 1888 - 23 Nov 1964]
Services for Mrs. Blanche P. Doran, 85, of 1915 Prairie Lane, were at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Revs. C. E. Atkins and Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Doran, a pharmacist in Nixa
for many years, died at 3 p.m. Saturday in Fremont Manor after a long illness. A resident
of Nixa most of her life, Mrs. Doran moved here in 1955. She was a former postmaster at
Nixa and was a member of Nixa Garden Club. She also was a member of Kingsway
United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, James of 2017 Rosebriar and Gerald
of 1943 Meadow Drive; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Doran, Cleona Mae (Clinton) 10 Apr 1931 - 15 Feb 2006 SN-L 17 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of George William & Anne Ethel (Maples) Clinton; married 7 Nov 1952
Gerry Doran]
Cleona Mae Clinton Doran, 74, Springfield, passed away at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South. She was born April 10,
1931, in Ozark, Missouri, the daughter of the late George William and Anne Ethel
Maples Clinton. Cleona was a 1949 graduate of Ozark High School where she was a
member of the 49ers Group. She had resided in Springfield since 1952, moving here after
being united in marriage to Gerry Doran on November 7, 1952. Cleona was a longtime
self employed interior decorator and home furnishings dealer and had a servant spirit
which was reflected in her volunteer work at St. John's Regional Health Center, Meals on
Wheels and the Boy Scouts of America. Her interests included Ozark genealogy,
decorating, traveling and boating. She was a member of Brentwood Christian church and
the Ozarks Boat Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two
brothers, Ivan Clinton, during World War II, and Bub Clinton and his wife, Helen; and
two sisters, Ruby Estes and Junita Sanders. Cleona is survived by her husband, Gerald F.
"Gerry" Doran; a daughter and three sons and their spouses, Sara Beth and Frank
Metheny, Osprey, Florida; G. William "Bill" and Nancy Doran, Fort Lauderdale, Florida;
Robert Fenton "Bob" and Sheri Doran, Springfield; and John Lowry and Sharee Doran,
Springfield; two brothers and their wives, George and Vivian Clinton; and Gale and Clara
Lee Clinton, all of Ozark, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, February 17,
2006, in Brentwood Christian Church, with the Reverend Philip Snider officiating, under
the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery,
south of Nixa. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until service time today in the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, PO Box 617,
Brighton, Missouri 65617.
Doran, Eliza Jane (Grubaugh) 8 Dec 1878 - 7 Jun 1964 CCR 11 June 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Margaret "Maggie" (McGinnis) Grubaugh; married
William James Doran]
Mrs. Eliza Doran, 85, a life-long resident of the Ozark community, died at 2:25
p.m. Sunday in the Christian rest Home in Ozark. The widow of William J. , who died
Nov. 12, she was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors include four
sons, Clarence K. of 1713 South Jefferson, Springfield; John H. of Kansas City;
Lawrence W. of Saigon, South Vietnam, and Donald W. of Ontario, Calif.; a daughter,
Mrs. Ina Bingham of Route 2, Ozark; two sister, Miss Pearl Grubaugh and Mrs. Charlie
Wolf of Ontario, Calif.; two brothers, Ed Grubaugh of Ozark and Andy Grubaugh, 1600
South Jefferson, Springfield; 15 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel. The Rev. Ralph Turner and the
Rev. Clifford Sleeth officiated with burial in Hopedale Cemetery.
Doran, Emma A. (Doran) Kerr 27 Dec 1867 - 7 Mar 1964 CCR 12 Mar 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hamilton Greene & Charlotte (McCroskey) Doran; married a Kerr;
buried under maiden name]

Emma Doran, 96, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in her home six miles northwest of
here. She had been a lifelong resident of the Ozark community. She is survived by a son,
Fred Kerr of the home; two brothers, Alexander Doran of Walters, Okla, and Leonard
Doran, 726 South New, Springfield; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Ralph Turner and the Rev. Clifford Sleeth officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery,
south of Ozark
Doran, Hamilton Glenn 14 Jul 1910 - 14 Dec 1989 OH 21 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of Matthew Dee & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Hilliard) Doran; married first Peggy
Canaday; married second Grace Wilson 2 Feb 1908 - 9 Oct 1986]
Hamilton "Glenn" Doran, 79, a native of the Cassidy community, died Thursday
in University Medical Center in Columbia. He was a resident of Kirksville. The son of
Mathew and Ella Hilliard Doran, Mr. Doran was born July 14, 1910 in Cassidy, and on
March 1, 1941, he married Grace Pauline Wilson, who preceded him in death in 1986.
Also preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Malcom and Ted; and one
grandson, David Doran. Survivors include two sons, Don, Southport, England, and Jack;
two daughters, Pat Barmann of Ray, Mo., and Sharon Denslow of Morrisville; one
brother, Cecil, of Springfield; two sisters, Lottie Thompson and Eunice Finley, both of
Ozark; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. After attending Central High
School in Springfield, Mr. Doran married and moved to Kirksville in 1950, when he and
his wife purchased and operated Davis Paint Store until retirement in 1974. He was a
member of the First United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge No. 105, A.F. and
A.M., both in Kirksville.
Doran, Hillary Wayne 2 Sep 1930 - 22 Dec 2002 CCH-N 8 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of Malcolm & Mary (Holden) Doran; married T. Marie]
Hillary "Wayne" Doran, 72, Springfield, died Dec. 22, 2002, in his home from
kidney failure. He was born Sept. 2, 1930, to Malcolm and Mary Holden Doran. Doran
was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and served on the U.S.S. Vulcan. He devoted his
life to his family and grandchildren. Doran was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Kenneth and Winzer; and an infant sister, Retha May. Doran's survivors include
T. Marie Doran; sons, Dwayne and wife Cheryl, Springfield, and Glenn and wife Barbie,
Nixa; two daughters, Cynthia Mcllroy and husband Steve, Ozark, and Colene Polly and
husband Gordon, Tulsa, Okla.; 11 grandchildren, Chandra, Cheston, Mandi, Neeley,
Chelsea, Alicia, Luke, Andrew, Garrett, Seth and Truitt. Doran is also survived by four
brothers, Dexter and wife Wanda, Warren and wife Donna, Wesley and wife Jeanette,
and Leslie Doran; two sisters, Nena Herndon and husband Forrest, and Trela
Witherspoon, wife of the late David Witherspoon. Doran will be greatly missed. Services
were held at noon, Dec. 27, 2002, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood chapel with the Rev.
Paul Swadley officiating. Visitation began at 11. Burial with military honors followed in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Legion Post, 2660 S. Scenic, Springfield, 65807.
Doran, James Ross 1909 - 2 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James A. & Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” (Gooch) Doran

James Ross Doran, 61 of Lakeland, Fla., a resident of Springfield until 1951, died
Tuesday, July 2, in the Bay Pines Veterans Hospital, Bay Pines, Fla. A 1926 graduate of
the Springfield Senior High School, he was a 20-year veteran of the U. S. Navy with the
rank of lieutenant senior grade. Survivors are his wife, Evelyn; a brother, Wade Doran,
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Whittington, and Mrs. Pansy Moore, both of
Springfield and Mrs. Jessie Payne, north of Ozark. Burial was in Lakeland, under
direction of Gentry-Morrison of Lakeland.
Doran, Julia Ann 22 Feb 1949 - 25 Feb 1949 CCR 2 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & ? (?) Doran]
Funeral services for Julia Ann Doran, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Doran of Bois D’Arc, were held Friday afternoon at the graveside in Wise Hill cemetery,
conducted by Rev. W. J. Forbis. Burial was under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Dale Mason of Bois D’Arc.
Doran, Junius H. “June” 1878 - Aug 1962 CCR 16 Aug 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Hamilton G. & Charlotte B. (McCroskey) Doran]
Graveside services for J. H. “June” Doran, 84, of Burbank, Calif., a former
resident of the Cassidy-Hopedale community north of Ozark, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Hopedale Cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Sleeth, officiating. Burial was
under direction of Bruce-Konatz of Lamar. Mr. Doran, who died at his home in Burbank,
is survived by his wife , Cora C. Doran; a son, J. Leonard Doran of the home; a sister,
Mrs. Emma Doran of Ozark; and three brothers, William J. Dora of Ozark, Leonard P.
Doran of Springfield and Alex J. Doran of Walters, Okla.
Doran, Lawrence Woodford 4 Aug 1907 - 14 Sep 2000 CCH-N 20 Sep 2000
[Note: Son of William J. and Eliza (Grubaugh) Doran; married Mildred Melton]
Lawrence Woodford Doran, age 93, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, September
14, 2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born August 4, 1907,
the son of William J. and Eliza Grubaugh Doran. His parents preceded him in death as
well as three brothers, a sister, and a grandchild. Survivors include: his loving wife of
seventy-three years, Mildred Melton Doran; a brother, Clarence, Springfield; three
daughters and their husbands, Jean and Harvey Strothmann, Rocheport, Missouri; Betty
and Bob Hopkins, Silver Spring, Maryland, and Barbara and Don McConnell, Ozark; a
son and his wife, Larry and Barbara Doran, Ozark; ten grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren; cousins,
nieces, nephews, and friends. Lawrence graduated from University of Missouri with a
degree in agriculture. He served as county agent in several Missouri counties. He also
served two years in the U.S. Navy during World War II, where he saw duty in Japan,
Korea, and China. He served as an agricultural advisor for the U.S. State Department in
the Far East and Washington DC until retirement in 1972. In 1974, he and Mildred
returned to Ozark and built a home on the farm where he was born and raised. He was a
member of Cassidy United Methodist Church, Scottish Rite, VFW and NARFE. Funeral
services were Monday, September 18, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bill
Stephens officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, with military honors provided

by Veterans Memorial Team. Memorial contributions may be made to Cassidy United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 5151 North Fremont Road, Nixa, MO 65714, or in
care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark.
Doran, Lowery Alfred, Dr. 13 Jun 1885 - 8 Jan 1966 CCR 13 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James & Mary Elizabeth (Gooch) Doran]
Dr. Lowery A. Doran, 80, a native of the Cassidy community, northwest of
Ozark, died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Burge Protestant Hospital in Springfield where he
had been a patient some six months. A 1910 graduate of Drury College, Dr. Warren
(SIC) received his Ph. D. at the University of Chicago in 1914 and began his teaching
career at Central High School in Springfield where he later became principal. In 1920, he
joined the faculty at the University of Oklahoma, retiring as head of the department of
government there in 1964. He returned to Springfield at that time and lived at Seville
Hotel until his hospitalization. A member of the First Congregational Church, Dr. Doran
is survived by two brothers, J. W. of Springfield and James R. of Lakeland, Fla; three
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Payne of Ozark and Mrs. Ella Whittington and Mrs. Pansy Moore,
both of Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Thieme Chapel in Springfield,
with the Rev. Bill Spindler officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Doran, Malcom Apr 1900 - 19 Jan 1973 OH 27 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Matthew Dee & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Hilliard) Doran; married 22 May 1925
Mary Viola Holden]
Malcom Doran, 72, of Ozark, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday at his home after a short
illness. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters. Mrs. David Witherspoon of 302
North Prince Lane and Mrs. Forrest Herndon of 623 Wildan; seven sons, Wesley and
Lesley, both of Ozark, Dexter and Kenneth, both of Nixa, Wayne of Rogersville, Winzer
of Bois d’arc and Warren of 1501 West Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Thompson of
Ozark and Mrs. Eunice Pemberton of Horton, Ark.; two brothers, Cecil of 2502 Mount
Vernon and Glenn of Kirksville; 27 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in
East Lawn Cemetery.
Doran, Oliver H. “Ollie” 12 Aug 1902 - 8 Jul 1967
CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of David E. & Mahala J. (Ball) Doran]
Funeral services for O. H. “Ollie” Doran, 64, of Mansfield, who died at 10:20
p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in BergmanMiller Chapel in Mansfield with the Rev. Fred Drake officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery in Christian County. Mr. Doran, who was admitted to St. John’s at 1 p.m.
Saturday after suffering an apparent heart attack, was a native of Christian County. He
had lived in Mansfield about 35 years. Only survivors are cousins.
Doran, Ray Fenton 6 Apr 1888 - 23 Nov 1964
CCR 26 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James & Mary Elizabeth (Gooch) Doran; married Blanche P. Wasson]
Funeral services were held Wednesday for R. Fenton Doran, 76, of Springfield,
who died at St. John’s Hospital there Monday morning. Mr. Doran was a longtime
merchant of Nixa and served 25 years as president of the Nixa board of education. He

was born in the Cassidy community in Christian County. For 11 years, he operated a
hardware store in Nixa, after which he was a druggist there for 34 years, retiring in 1953.
During his tenure as president of the board of education, he was instrumental in the
construction of both the old and new school buildings here. He was a member of the Nixa
Christian Church for 40 years. After moving to Springfield in February 1955, he became
a member of the King’s way Methodist church. Mr. Doran is survived by his wife,
Blanche of the home; two sons, James and Gerald F., both of Springfield; three sisters,
Mrs. Ella Whittington and Mrs. Pansy Moore, both of Springfield and Mrs. Jessie Payne,
Route 1, Ozark; and three brothers, Dr. Lowry Doran and Wade Doran, both of
Springfield and Ross of Lakeland, Fla. Services were at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Harris
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Gene Atkins officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery
south of Nixa.
Doran, Robert Wade 2 May 1904 - 28 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: married Nile]
Robert Wade Doran, 73 of 3157 East Avenue, died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Doran was a retired captain with the Springfield
Fire Department. He had served 35 years with the department, last serving at Station No.
2 on Commercial. Mr. Doran was a native of Christian county, He was a member of
Cassidy Methodist Church in Christian County by attended Hamlin Memorial Baptist
Church in Springfield and was a member of the Men’s Bible Class at the church. He had
lived in Springfield for 54 years. Survivors include his wife, Nile; a daughter, Mrs. James
R. (June) Baker, 1464 East Glenwood; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Whittington, 1745 South
Fairway, Mrs. Pansy Moore, 1357 South Kimbrough, and Mrs. Jeddie Payne, Ozark and
a grandson. Arrangements are under direction of Ralph Thieme. Services were at 3 p.m.
Thursday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Burial will
be in Maple Park Cemetery.
Doran, Rosemary (Jones) 21 Sep 1932 - 19 Jan 1997 CCH-N 22 Jan 1997
[Note: Daughter of Herschel B. & Mary Pauline (Shipman) Jones; married 2 Aug 1949
Kenneth C. Doran 18 Jan 1929 - 20 Sep 1986]
Rosemary Doran, 64, Aurora, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, January 19, 1997, at the
home of her daughter in Crane. She was born September 21, 1932, at Nixa and was the
daughter of Herschel B. and Mary Pauline (Shipman) Jones. On August 2, 1949, she was
united in marriage to Kenneth Doran, who preceded her in death in 1986. Mrs. Doran had
been a long time resident of Christian County before moving to Aurora twenty years ago.
She was employed as a secretary for the Monett School System, and had also been a
dairy farmer. Survivors include: four children, Laura Ellen Doran, Tallahassee, Florida,
Timothy Doran, Aurora, Teresa Mikronis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Michelle Arnold,
Crane; five grandchildren, Timothy, Jason, and Trevor Doran, and Meagan and Brittany
Arnold; one great-granddaughter, Mercede Doran; a sister, Virginia Day, Ozark; and
several nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
January 22, in Hopedale Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Ferguson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Community Hospice of
Branson.

Doran, William James 15 Jan 1875 - 18 Nov 1963 CCR 14 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of Hamilton Green & Charlotte (McCroskey) Doran; married Eliza Jane
Grubaugh 8 Dec 1878 - 7 Jun 1964]
William J. Doran, 88, of Rt. 2, Ozark, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday in St. John's
Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness. A retired farmer and stockman, he was a
life-long resident of this community. He was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Eliza; four sons, Clarence K., 1713 South Jefferson, Springfield,
John H., Kansas City, Lawrence W., Saigon, South Vietnam, and Donald W., Ontario,
Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Inez Bingham, Route 2, Ozark; two brothers, Eck, Walters, Okla.,
and Leonard, 726 South New, Springfield; a sister, Miss Emma Doran, of Route 2,
Ozark; and 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Thursday (today) in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
Doran, Winzer Dee 31 Jul 1933 - 15 Nov 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
[Note: married Rose; lifespan from SSDI]
Winzer Dee Doran, 56, Bois D'Arc, died Tuesday in his home of an apparent
heart attack. Born in Springfield, he was an environmental services employee for St.
John's Regional Health Center and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He is
survived by his wife, Rose; five brothers, Dexter, Nixa, Wayne, Rogersville, Warren and
Lesley, both of Springfield, and Wesley, Ozark; two sisters, Nena Herndon, Springfield,
and Trela Witherspoon, League City, Texas; and 25 nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Dana, and a brother, Kenneth. Memorials may be made
to the charity of the donor's choice.
Dorrell, Verbin 25 Aug 1894 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: married Delta]
Lawrenceburg - Verbin Dorrell, 79, of Lawrenceburg, died last Friday at the
Kimbrough Nursing Home in Springfield after a long illness. A long resident of
Lawrence County, he was a member of the Lawrenceburg Methodist Church. He was a
veteran of World War I. He is survived by his wife, Delta; three sons, Kenneth of Nixa,
Leon of Billings and Verbin, Jr., of Altoona, Pa.; three half-brothers, Ben Peltz of
Upland, Calif., Barney Brooks of China, Calif. and Cecil Brooks of Ark., one half-sister,
Mrs. Barbara Hartline of China, Calif.; eight grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren. Funeral services were under direction of Birch of Ash Grove.
Doss, Mary Lucinda (Brown) 18 Jul 1894 - 20 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Martha Jane Brown; married 9 Aug 1919 John E.
Doss]
Mary L. Doss, 94, died at, 10:15 a.m. Thursday, April 20 at the home of a grand
daughter, Mary Barcliff, Ozark, with whom she resided. She was born in Ozark July 6,
1894 to William W. and Martha Jane Brown and held the distinction of being the oldest
living resident born in that community. She had an excellent recall of events in the
history of Ozark and wrote and published a book of its history titled Ozark Now and
Then. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She married John E. Doss on Aug. 9, 1919; he

preceded her in death in 1937. They were the parents of six children. One child, Louise J.
Courtney, preceded her in death in November 1970. Survivors include four daughters,
Martha Jane Eakins, Verma Jo Snider and Joneva Patterson, all of Ozark; and Janice
Bilyeu, Oak Grove, Ark.; a son, John W. Doss, El Dorado Springs; a sister, Ramanda
Barnhart, and a brother, Howard Brown. both of Ozark; 40 grandchildren; 79 greatgrandchildren; and ten great-great-grandchildren. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
April 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Doss, Wanda Rea (Huffstedtler) Clark 20 Jul 1935 - 29 Oct 1998 CCH-N 9 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of James H. &Susie Huffstedtler; married ? Clark ; married John W.
Doss]
Wanda Rea Doss of Eldorado Springs, was born July 20, 1935 in Gage, OK. to
James H. and Susie Huffstedtler and died Oct. 29, in Springfield after a short illness. She
married John W. Doss of Ozark. They lived in Wichita, KS for a number of years,
moving later to Eldorado Springs. She was preceded in death by one brother James H.
Huffstedtler. Survivors include her husband John W. Doss of the home, her parents of
Eldorado Springs; two daughters Mary L. Day, Phoenix, AZ, Sherry S. Kuhns Wichita,
KS; one stepson, John Robert Clark, Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren Crystal G. Doss,
James H. Yeazell, Stephanie M. and Elizabeth D. Kuhns; one brother Norman F.
Huffstedtler, Eldorado Springs; two sisters Waneta Vickers, Wichita KS., Wilda
Buckles, Phoenix AZ. and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be remembered
as a devoted wife and mother. The body was cremated under direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Dostal, George Brassart 4 Nov 1911 - 22 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
[Note: married Shirley]
George Brassaert Dostal, 65, of 1503 South 9th Street, passed away of cancer
Tuesday March 22. He was born in St. Louis and lived in Kansas City sixty-one years
before moving to Ozark in October 1976. He had been a manager of Dostal Show
Company in Kansas City thirty-one years before he retired. He was a member of St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Dostal of the
home; two sons, George B. Dostal, Jr. of Trinidad, Colorado and Robert F. Dostal of
Blue Springs, Missouri; five daughters, Mrs. Shirley Marie Gass of Sparta, Mrs. Donna
Rose Williams of Guffey, Colorado, Mrs. Mary Jo Hooper of Kansas City, Missouri,
Mrs. Kathleen Ann Hermann of Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. Julie Schmidt of Des Moines,
Iowa; one brother, Joseph B. Dostal of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy
Anderson of Sunnyvale, California and fourteen grandchildren. The funeral was held
Thursday morning March 24 in St. Joseph the Worker Church in Ozark. interment was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Doty, Claude 19 Oct 1912 - 8 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married Virginia]
Claude Doty, 75, of Galena, died March 8 following a fire at his home. Services
for Mr. Doty were held March 11 at the Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Kenneth
McIntosh officiating. Burial was in Clio Cemetery near Jenkins: Mr. Doty's survivors
include his wife, Virginia; two sons, Robert John of Highlandville and Carl of Galena;

three daughters, Sue Doty, Springfield, Sandra Smith, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and
Claudia Mendenhall, Republic; one brother, Jessie Audry Doty, Springfield; two sisters,
Reva Jones and Henna Edwards, both of Galena; and six grandchildren.
Doty, Richard Eugene “Rick” 26 Aug 1955 - 15 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Robert & Amelia (Astorian) Doty; married 2 Jun 1979 Marvene Jean
Moehle]
Richard “Rick” Eugene Doty of Ozark, Missouri was born in Granite City, Illinois
on August 26, 1955. He passed away Saturday, February 15, 2003 in Springfield. Rick’s
chosen profession was woodworking and wood finishing. Before his retirement, Rick was
employed by Haik’s Wood Design of Ozark. Rick and Marvene Jean Moehle were
married on June 2, 1979. They moved to this area after the birth of their son, Jared
Eugene Doty. Rick and Marvene are members of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in
Nixa. Survivors include: his wife, Marvene; a son, Jared, Ft. Riley, Kansas; his parents,
Robert and Amelia Astorian of Granite City, Ill.; two sisters, Lora Bancroft and her
husband Steve of Jacksonville, Fla, and Julianne Breden and husband Dennis of Hardin,
Ill; a brother, Craig Astorian and his wife Mary of Granite City, Ill.; two nieces; three
nephews; and one great-niece. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 18, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from noon until service time on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Camp Barnabus, In Memory Of Richard
Doty, Rt. 2 Box 131, Purdy, Mo., 65734. Springfield News-Leader, February 17, 2003.
Doubt, Francis M. 27 Jan 1885 - 23 Oct 1976 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: married Nina G. 1885 - 3 Jan 1968;birthdate from SSDI]
Funeral services for Francis M. Doubt, 87, of Kirbyville, formerly of Ozark, were
held at 2 p.m. today in the Whelchel Chapel in Branson with the Rev. Gene Bates
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Doubt died Monday after noon
in the Christian County Nursing Home. He was a member of the Branson Christian
Church. Surviving are three sons. Loren Doubt of Springfield, Stanley Doubt of
Kirbyville, and Alvin Doubt of El Campo, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Clithero,
Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Roy Wood of Blue Springs; one brother, William Doubt of
Lincoln, Neb.; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Doubt, Nina G. 1885 - 3 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: married Francis M. Doubt 27 Jan 1885 - 23 Oct 1976]
Mrs. Nina G. Doubt, 82, Kirbyville, died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in her
home. She is survived by her husband, Francis, of the home; three sons, Loren,
Springfield, Stanley, Kirbyville, and Alvin, El Campo, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Joe
Clithero, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Roy Wood, Chamois; 13 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Welchel Chapel, Branson,
with the Rev. Faust Matthews and D. D. McAdams officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Memorial Cemetery, Branson. Mrs. Doubt was a former resident of the Selmore
community.
Dougan, Albert Sidney 11 Dec 1876 - 1 Sep 1966

CCR 8 Sep 1966 p1

[Note: married Ollie D. Johns 27 Sep 1887 - 4 Jul 1970]
Sidney Dougan, 89, a retired farmer and resident of the Sparta and Ozark
communities most of his life, died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept 1 in the Missouri State
Sanitarium, Mt. Vernon, following a long illness. Mr. Dougan was a member of the First
Baptist Church, Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ollie Dougan of the home; three
sons, Roy of Ozark, Fred of Woodland Hills, Calif. and Walter of Ozark; and two
daughters, Mrs. Ella Keeling, Fort Collins, Colo. and Mrs. Edith Ball, Springfield.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev.
Robert L. Johnson, assisted by Lawrence Stronberg, officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Dougan, Estie (Little) Martin 29 Dec 1918 - 25 Sep 1996
[Note: Daughter of Milton A. & Eliza (Pitts) Little; married ? Martin; married Leroy
Dougan 7 May 1917 - 5 Nov 1996]
Estie Little Martin Dougan, Galena, MO, daughter of Milton A. and Eliza Pitts
Little, was born Dec 29 1918 in Ponce de Leon, MO, and departed this life Wednesday,
Sept 25 1996 in St. Johns Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO, at the age of 77 yrs,
8 months and 27 days. Estie, a homemaker, had been a lifelong resident of the Stone
County area. She was an avid gardener and loved nature. She was very active in her
church at Galena Assembly of God and loved the Lord with all her heart. She was a
devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband Leroy
Dougan of Meadowbrook Manor of Crane; three daughters; Nita Miller of Norma LI;
Marie Whisnant of Noble OK; and Christy Tabor of Fort Wayne IN, two sons, Johnny
Martin of Norman, OK, and Jimmy Martin of Blue Springs MO; five sister, Mable
Keysser of Highlandville MO, Alice Jane Blanchard of Ozark MO., Lucille Dennis of
Bradleyville MO., Myrtle Loveland, of Sparta MO, Florence Rantz of Spokane MO., six
brothers: Dock and Homer Little both of Springfield MO, Millard Little of
Highlandville; Arthur Little of Sparta MO, Marvin Little of Blue Springs MO, Tommy
Little of Ponce De Leon MO; 23 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children,
(David Dougan, Deanna Douglas, Debra Scott) and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are at “Sixty-Five” Church, Spokane, MO. 28 Sept 1996 at 2:00 p.m.
Officiating is David Ellsworth. Pallbearers are: Matt Loveland, Wayne Maggard, Joe
Rantz, Danny Loveland, Richard Maggard, John Osgood, and Brad Stewart. Interment at
Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, MO. Stumpff Family Funeral Directors. Contributed by
Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Dougan, Lee Roy 7 May 1917 - 5 Nov 1996 CCH-N 30 Nov 1996
[Note: Son of Albert & Ollie (Johns) Dougan]
Lee Roy Dougan, 79, Galena, passed away at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 5,
1996, in Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home, Crane. Roy was born May 7, 1917, in
Christian County, the son of Albert and Ollie Johns Dougan. He was a retired auto
mechanic. He was married to Estie Little Dougan who preceded him in death Sept. 25,
1996. He is also preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include two daughters,
Deanna Douglass, Vacaville, Calif., Deborah Scott, Walnut Creek, Calif.; one son, David
Dougan, Kissee Mills, Mo.; two brothers, Walter Dougan and wife Ruth, Ozark, Fred
Dougan and wife, Margaret, Sun City, Ariz.; two sisters, Edith Ball, Springfield, and Ella

Keeling, Sun City, Ariz.; three stepdaughters, Nita Miller, Norman, Okla., Marie
Whisnant, Noble, Okla., Christie Tabor, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; two stepsons, Johnny Martin,
Norman, Okla., Jimmy Martin, Blue Springs; and three grandchildren; 23 stepgrandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-great-grandchildren. The
body has been cremated under direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 1996, with the Rev.
David Ellsworth officiating.
Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Dougan, Ollie D. (Johns) 27 Sep 1887 - 4 Jul 1970 CCR 16 Jul 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Jackson & Julinda (Shipman) Johns; married Albert Sidney
Dougan 11 Dec 1876 - 1 Sep 1966]
Mrs. Ollie D. Dougan, 82, of Ozark, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lakeview Rest
Home at Forsyth after a long illness. Mrs. Dougan was a lifelong resident of Sparta and
Ozark communities. She was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include
three sons, Roy Dougan and Walter Dougan, both of Ozark and Fred Dougan of
Woodland Hills, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Ella Keeling of Fort Collins, Colo. and Mrs.
Edith F. Ball of Springfield; one brother, Albert Johns, of Ozark; 10 grandchildren and 11
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at
Ozark with the Rev. C. C. Keller and the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial will be in
Sparta Cemetery.
Dougan, Ruth Eleanor (Collins) 7 Oct 1922 - 2 Mar 2006 SN-L 3 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Raymond & Minnie (Glenn) Collins; married 20 Mar 1945 Walter
Dougan]
Ruth Eleanor Dougan, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006.
She was born October 7, 1922, the daughter of Raymond and Minnie (Glenn) Collins. On
March 20, 1945, she and Walter Dougan were united in marriage. Mrs. Dougan was a
faithful member of Selmore Christian Church. She was a loving and devoted wife,
mother and grandmother. Survivors include: her husband, Walter; a daughter, Brenda
Rawlings and husband, Jim, of Springfield; a son, Phillip Dougan and wife, Debbie, of
Rogersville; six grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyne Jones,
Nixa, and Joan Robertson, Billings; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Galen Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Douglas, Elvin S. 10 Jul 1909 - 23 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: married Florence DeLisle 31 Jul 1909 - 14 Apr 1979; SSDI gives his name as
Elvin]
AND
Douglas, Florence (DeLisle) 31 Jul 1909 - 14 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Lilbern & Sarah Jane (Melton) DeLisle; married Elvin S.
Douglas 10 Jul 1909 - 23 Apr 1979]
Mrs. Ervin S. (Florence) Douglas, 69, former Ozark school teacher and daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. DeLisle of Ozark, died April 14, and her husband died April 23.

Both were living in Bolivar at the time. They died in St. John’s Regional Health Center
after a long illness and he of a heart attack. Services for Mrs. Douglas were held April 16
in the Bolivar First Baptist church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Douglas
was a senior member of the law firm of Douglas, Douglas & Lynch. Rites were pending
Tuesday for Mr. Douglas. Mr. Douglas was senior member of the law firm of Douglas,
Douglas & Lynch. His services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday in the Bolivar First
Baptist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
Douglas, Jewell L. (Coleman) 10 Dec 1922 - 15 Mar 2004 SN-L 13 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Charles D. & Aggie (Dixon) Coleman; married 7 Jun 1941 Willard
Douglas who d 1995]
Funeral services for Jewell L. Douglas, 81, Ozark, formerly of Forsyth, will be at
11 a.m. Monday, March 15, in Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Rev. Denny Marr
will officiate with burial following in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.
Mrs. Douglas passed away Thursday morning in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Jewell
was born on Dec. 10, 1922, in Salem, Mo., to Charles D. and Aggie (Dixon) Coleman.
She married Willard Douglas on June 7, 1941, in Salem, Mo., and this union was blessed
with seven children. They had celebrated fifty-four years together before his passing
away in 1995. She had lived in the St. Louis area for most of her life; when her husband
retired, they moved to Forsyth. From Forsyth they moved to Nixa to be closer to her
children and after her husband passed away, she moved to Republic in 1997. Jewell was a
homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Republic. Jewell was
preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Aggie Coleman; her loving husband,
Willard; and her nine siblings. She is survived by her children, Sandra Collier of
Republic, Gerald Douglas and Dennis Douglas, both of Nixa, Cecil Douglas of Alpena,
Ark., Joe Douglas of Ozark, Calvin Douglas of Springfield, and David Douglas of Ozark;
fifteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Sunday, March
14, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Memorials may be
sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 2021 S. Waverly Ave., #100, Springfield, MO
65804-2417.
Douglas, Leonard Carl, Dr. 19 Jan 1928 - 28 Apr 2005 SN-L 1 May 2005
[Note: Son of Clifton Taylor & Fay (Wallace) Douglas; married 5 Mar 1950 Elda Faye
Sell]
Dr. Leonard Carl Douglas, 77, born January 19, 1928, in Alton, Missouri, to the
late Clifton Taylor Douglas and Fay (Wallace) Douglas, surrounded by his loving family
in presence and spirit, was received into the Kingdom of his Savior on Thursday, April
28, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Leonard and Elda Faye (Sell)
Douglas were united in marriage on March 5, 1950, in Ava, Missouri. They spent 55
wonderful years working together and most of all being each other's best friend. Leonard
began work with Missouri Cooperative Extension in 1949. He served in field positions,
ranging from Assistant County Extension Agent to Extension District Director until 1967,
when he was appointed Assistant Dean of Extension, University of Missouri-Columbia.
In 1968, Leonard became Associate Dean of Extension, serving in that capacity until
1975 when he was appointed Dean of Extension. The University of Missouri-Columbia
changed that title to Vice Provost of Extension in 1979. He became Acting Director of

Cooperative Extension in 1979, and was appointed Director the following year, while
also retaining his position as Vice Provost. His University of Missouri service was
interrupted twice for positions in private businesses and for study at Cornell University,
where he earned a Doctorate degree in Education Administration in 1966. A native of
Oregon County, Missouri, Leonard held two degrees from the University of MissouriColumbia, a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and a Master of Science in Extension
Education. After his retirement from the University of Missouri in 1985, Leonard and
Elda moved to their farm in Christian County to raise alfalfa hay. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Leonard is survived by his loving wife, Elda; one son, Chris
Douglas and wife, Georgia of Sparta, Missouri; one daughter, Cindy Fehlauer and
husband, Don of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Travis and Heather Douglas
of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Gene and Jackie Douglas of Springfield, Missouri, Christina
Douglas of Aurora, Colorado, Melissa and Matt Eberhardt of Oakcreek, Wisconsin, and
Alicia Fehlauer and her fiance, Dustin Smith of Roscoe, Illinois; great-grandchildren,
Elle and Ross Douglas of Springfield, Missouri, and Jackson Douglas of Lee's Summit,
Missouri; numerous other loving relatives and a host of friends. His life on earth was
filled with many unique and special events that we must all remember and cherish for the
rest of our natural lives. The one he personally took great pleasure and joy in was telling
everyone about his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also, Leonard was a man of
strong Christian faith and served faithfully in leadership roles in the congregations and
organizations he and Elda were part of; eight years as the Fairview United Methodist
Church, Columbia, Missouri, Church Council Chair; 15 years as the Ozark United
Methodist Church, Ozark, Missouri, Church Council Chair; eight years as Christian
County Farm Bureau President; and 27 years as a member of the Board of Trustees of the
Missouri 4-H Foundation. He will continue to be respected and admired by all who knew
him. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Ava Cemetery, Ava, Missouri.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the funeral home.
The Douglas family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers to the Ozark United
Methodist Church Building Fund, in the name of Dr. Leonard C. Douglas, C/O Barnes
Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, Missouri 65721.
Douglas, Luther "Gene" 1938 - 11 Aug 2005 S-L 12 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of ? & Cledis (?) Douglas; married Tonya]
Luther "Gene" Douglas, 67, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 5:45 a.m. Thursday,
August 11, 2005, in Christian Health Care, Republic. He was preceded in death by his
father. Survivors include his wife, Tonya; son, Jeff; daughter, Charlene; two
grandchildren, Cameron and Marissa; mother, Cledis; brother, Jerry; and a sister,
Carolyn. Private family services will be held at 2 p.m. today, August 12, 2005, in
Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel.
Douglas, Margaret (Otto) 1880 - 3 Dec 1961
CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: second week in a row newspaper carried date 7 Dec 1961 - should be 14 Dec
1961; married as his second wife in 1898 Elmer Douglass, who was listed as county
surveyor on 1910 Christian County census]

Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Douglas, 81 who died Saturday in the Valley
Community Hospital in El Paso, Texas, were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Rainey Chapel
with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs.
Douglas, a former resident of Sparta and Springfield, had lived with a daughter, Mrs.
Dorris Otto, in El Paso. She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Ena Henry, Inglewood,
Calif.; two sons, Neal of Pomona, Calif. and Victor of St. Louis; a stepdaughter, Mrs.
Esta Rathbun; a brother, Paul Otto of Little Rock; 11 grandchildren and numerous great
grandchildren.
Douglass, Ruth A. (Haller) 25 Aug 1914 – 19 Jul 1992 NN-E 22 Jul 1992
[Note: Daughter of Yngolfur and Lula Haller]
Ruth A. Douglass, 77, Ozark, died Sunday, July 19, in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. She was born Aug. 25, 1914, in Vim, Colo., the daughter of Yngolfur and
Lula Haller. She graduated from Cabool High School and lived in Mountain Grove
before moving to California in 1944. She returned to Missouri and has lived in Ozark
since 1977. Survivors include a daughter, Glenda Colombo Bayer, Ozark; a son, Daniel
Douglass, Ozark; a grandson, Shawn Hill Colombo, Ozark; a brother, Yngol Haller,
Norfolk, Neb., a sister, Jane Farrier, Cuba; two half-brothers, John and Bob Moore,
Reinbeck, Iowa; a half-sister, Florence Peirce, Cabool; nieces and nephews; and a host of
friends from many parts of the country. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July
22, at Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Pastor David Adair officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home from 8
a.m. Wednesday, July 22, until the time of the service.
Dowdy, Claude T. 2 Nov 1902 - 1 Aug 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: married Mayme Methella C. Climer 26 Jun 1907 - 13 Aug 1997]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Claude Dowdy, 73, of Route 2, Rogersville, was
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Marsh Chapel here. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery southwest of
Rogersville. Mr. Dowdy, a retired farmer and member of Center Point Church of Christ,
died at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness,.
Survivors include his wife, Mayme; a son, Luther Joe of the home; a brother,. Glen of
Kansas City and two sisters, Mrs. Letie Quinn and Mrs. Ethel Murrell, both of
Springfield.
Dowdy, Mayme Methella (Climer) 26 Jun 1997 – 13 Aug 1997 CCH-N 16 Aug 1997
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton & Adeline (Bower) Climer; married Sep 1931 Claude
T. Dowdy ? - 30 Aug 1976]
Mayme Methella C. Dowdy, 90, of Rogersville, Mo. died at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, August 13, 1997 at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, where she lived for
the past two years. She was born to Isaac Newton and Adeline Bower Climer on June 26,
1907. She was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ and a life-long resident of
Rogersville. In September of 1931, she was united in marriage to Claude T. Dowdy, who
preceded her in death on August 30, 1976. She was a skilled seamstress and made many
beautiful quilts, completing the last one at age 86, a triple Irish chain. She had interests in
cooking, horses, and enjoyed years of helping with trail rides for the Rogersville Saddle
Club. She enjoyed working for two summers as an actress at Silver Dollar City when she

was in her seventies. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Raymond
and Gerald Climer; one sister, Zeta Prince; two sisters-in-law, June Wilkerson Climer and
Bobbie Climer; and her husband, Claude T Dowdy. She is survived by her son and
daughter-in-law, Luther Joe and Linda Riegler Dowdy; two step-grandchildren, Wendy
Garrison of Neosho, Mo., and Kenneth and his wife, Karen Lassley Garrison, of
Columbia, Mo.; two brothers, Joe Climer of Rogersville, and Glen and his wife, Stella
Climer, of St. Louis, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends, including the
devoted staff at. Ozark Riverview Manor and her cousin, Betty Bowers McFadden.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Preston Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville. Burial
will be at Pembina Cemetery. Visitation was Friday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Dowell, Betty Ruth (Gaunt) 16 Aug 1932 - 11 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Emma (Crews) Gaunt; married 29 Feb 1952 Royce Dowell
31 Oct 1932 - 27 May 2002]
Betty Ruth Dowell, 69, Marionville, died at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born August 16, 1932 in Charleston, Mo. to
Ralph and Emma (Crews) Gaunt. She was married to Royce Dowell February 29, 1952.
They have lived in Marionville since 1978. She was a member of the St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church, Billings, and spent many hours working with the Sisters at The Sisters
at Queen of Heaven Solitude in Marionville. Her father preceded her in death. She is
survived by her husband, Royce; three sons and their wives, Paul and Laurie Dowell of
Ash Grove, Rodney and Angela Dowell of Everton and Kevin and Danita Dowell of
Aurora; four daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Jerry DeBerry and Barbara
Macdonald, all of San Diego, Calif., Diana and Allen Goforth of Willard and Cynthia
Harris of St. Louis; 20 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; her mother, Emma of San
Dimas, Calif.; three brothers and their wives, Kenneth and Gen Gaunt of Springfield,
Leroy Gaunt of San Dimas, Calif. And Danny and Janet Gaunt of California; a sister,
Jean Walters of Prescott, Ariz.; nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dowell was a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December
14, 2001, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Patrick Teter officiating,
under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial will follow in St.
Joseph’s Cemetery. Prayer services will be at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home, with
visitation to follow. The Billings chapel will be open today at noon. Springfield NewsLeader, December 13, 2001.
Dowell, Harold Don 19 Aug 1932 - 29 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Beulah (?) Dowell; married Ann]
Harold Don Dowell died Dec. 29 in his home, following a one year illness.
Services for Mr. Dowell were held Dec. 31 at Greenlawn South Chapel, with the Rev.
Jim Schudy . officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Mr. Dowell was a member of
North Nixa Baptist Church, a Navy veteran and an employee of Kraft Foods. His
survivors include four special friends who have been like brothers to Harold Don; James
Cline and Billy Combs, of Springfield, and Bobby and Ned Upton, of Kansas City.
Family survivors include his mother, Beulah Jones; his wife, Ann; four children, Pam
Cole of Poplar Bluff, Marsha Breshears of Nixa, Carla MacLachlan and Bruce Dowell of

Springfield; and five grandchildren, Bryan, David, Melissa, Daniel, and David. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice.
Dowell, Hazel Vietta (Wagner) 2 Jun 1908 - 30 Jul 1998 CCH-N 5 Aug 1998
[Note: Daughter of Charles Frank & Vietta (Lord) Wagner; married 9 Mar 1929 Linus
Earl Dowell 22 Dec 1905 - 2 Dec 1993]
Hazel Vietta Dowell, age 90, of Chadwick, died Thursday, July 30, 1998, in her
home she shared with her daughter, Bonnie Romer. She was born June 2, 1908 in
Grundy County, Missouri, and was the daughter of Charles Frank and Vietta (Lord)
Wagner. On March 9, 1929 she and Linus Earl Dowell were married. From 1945 until
1971 Mrs. Dowell taught school at Neeley Elementary School in St. Joseph. Missouri.
She was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph. She was preceded in
death by: Her husband, in 1993; three brothers, Clifton, Dick, and Earl Wagner and a
sister, Anna Cotrell. Survivors include: Two children, Bonnie Romer, Chadwick, and
Linus James Dowell and his wife, Nancy. Sparta; six grandchildren, David Dowell. Fort
Gibson, Mississippi, Debra Lohn, Sparta, Daniel Dowell, Bryan, Texas, Bret Romer,
Great Barrington, Massachusetts, Sarah Beth Manley, Cotuit, Massachusetts, and Jennifer
Lodge, Wiscaset, Maine; seventeen great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alice Milun,
Orange Grove. California. A graveside service was Monday, August 3, in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery with David Lohn officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Dowell, Letha H.. (Kelley) 8 Aug 1890 - 8 Feb 1976 OH 12 Feb 1976 p4
[Note: married George L. Dowell 1882 - 1950]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Letha H. Dowell, 85, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Center Point Church of Christ west of here with Rev. Roy Lee Wilson
officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery southwest of here under direction of Marsh
of Rogersville. Mrs. Dowell who made her home with Miss Mayme June Klepper the
past 13 years at Route 2, Rogersville, died there at 5:45 p.m. Saturday after apparently
suffering a heart attack. Surviving are a brother, Charles N. Kelley, Oklahoma City,
Okla.; seven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren
Dowell, Linus Earl 22 Dec 1905 - 2 Dec 1993 OH 8 Dec 1993
[Note: Son of Elias James & Sarah Mirinda (Lemley) Dowell; married 9 Mar 1929 Hazel
Vietta Wagner 2 Jun 1908 - 30 Jul 1998]
Linus Earl Dowell, 87, Ozark, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1993 at Point Lookout
Village Health Care Center. He was born Dec. 22, 1905 in Davis County, the son of Elias
James and Sarah Mirinda Lemley Dowell. On March 9, 1929, he was united in marriage
to Hazel Vietta Wagner. He was a graduate of Northwest Missouri State College and
served as a teacher for the St. Joseph School System from 1945 until his retirement in
1971. He was a member of Wyatt Park Christian Church, St. Joseph. Preceding him in
death were three brothers, Raymond, Roy and Hiram Dowell. Survivors include his wife,
Hazel; a daughter, Bonnie Romer, Ozark; a son, Linus James Dowell and his wife,
Nancy, Sparta; six grandchildren, David Dowell, Fort Gibson, Miss., Debra Lohn, Sparta,
Daniel Dowell, Bryan, Texas, Bret Romer, Lenox, Mass., Sarah Beth Manley, Martson

Mills, Mass., and Jennifer Lodge, Wiscasett, Maine; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services
were held Dec. 6 in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery with David Lohn officiating.
Dowell, Royce 31 Oct 1932 - 27 May 2002
[Note: Son of Hal & Eula (Starbuck) Dowell; married 29 Feb 1952 Betty Ruth Gaunt 16
Aug 1932 - 11 Dec 2001]
Royce Dowell, 69, Marionville, died at 10:54 a.m. Monday, May 27, 2002 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born October 31, 1932 in Mount
Vernon, Mo., the son of Hal and Eula (Starbuck) Dowell. After retiring from the U.S.
Navy in 1974, he was a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings. He enjoyed spending time at his farm in
Everton. He was married to Betty Ruth Gaunt February 29, 1952. After traveling several
years with the Navy, they had made their home in Marionville the past 24 years. Betty
passed away December 11, 2001. His wife and his father preceded him in death. He is
survived by three sons and their wives, Paul and Laurie Dowell, Ash Grove, Rodney and
Angela Dowell, Everton, and Kevin and Danita Dowell, Aurora; four daughters and their
husbands, Diana and Allen Goforth, Willard, Barbara Macdonald of San Diego, Calif.,
Nancy and Jerry DeBerry of El Cajon, Calif., and Cynthia Harris of St. Louis; his mother,
Eula Dowell, Mount Vernon; a brother and his wife, Charles and Jeaneen Dowell, Mount
Vernon; four sisters and their spouses, Norma and Jack Peddicord, Dadeville, Anna
Evans, Shawnee Mission, Kan., Carolyn and Jack Daughtery, Mount Vernon, and
Charlotte Blythe, Mount Vernon; 20 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2002 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,
Billings, with Father Patrick Teter officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in the Billings funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, May 29, 2002.
Downen, J. William “Bill” 13 May 1916 - 18 Jun 1990 OH 21 Jun 1990
J.W. "Bill" Downen, 74, Sparta, died Monday evening, June 18, 1990 in Lit'l Bit
Country Residence Home, Sparta. A longtime resident of West Plains, he had lived in
this area for two-and-a-half years. Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Sanders, Ozark;
his son, Frank Downen, state of Texas; and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will
be announced by Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains.
Downen, Miriam (Metz) 7 Nov 1906 - 12 Oct 2005 SN-L 14 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Eelen Metz; married 3 Feb 1930 Charles Gerald Downen]
Miriam Downen, 98, of Springfield, Missouri, was born on November 7, 1906, in
Chambersburg, Illinois, the daughter of Charles and Eelen Metz, and passed away on
October 12, 2005, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. On February 3, 1930,
she was united in marriage to Charles Gerald Downen and to this union four children
were born. She was preceded in death by her husband in November of 1977; her
grandson, Tony Salveter, in March of 1990; and another grandson, Chris McConnell, in
August of 1980. She is survived by four children: Patricia Biesinger and husband, Bob, of
Roseburg, Oregon; Sharon Salveter and husband, Ted, of Springfield, Missouri; Mary
McConnell and husband, Anthony, of Ozark, Missouri; and Charles Thomas Downen and
wife, Sherry, of Rogersville, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several

nieces, nephews and many friends. Miriam graduated from nursing school in 1929. She
was instrumental in starting the school health program in Pattonville Schools in St. Louis,
Missouri. She was a longtime member of Evangel Temple in Springfield, Missouri.
During her free time she enjoyed writing letters, crocheting, crossword puzzles, reading,
especially her Bible, and visiting with family and friends. Uppermost in Miriam's life was
her religion; she was a devoted Christian, and her love of God was the cornerstone of her
life. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 15, 2005, in the Chapel of
Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte, with interment following in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends today, October 14, 2005, from 6 to 8
p.m. in the funeral home. In her honor, memorial contributions can be sent to the
Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter, 1500 South Glenstone,
Springfield, Missouri 65804. Online personal condolences may be made at www.thiemeshadel.com
Downey, Hester 24 Apr 1916 - 20 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Hester Downey, 63, Springfield, mother of Mrs. Arena Lorenz,
Nixa, were held Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel. Burial was in Houston Cemetery. Mrs.
Downey was dead on arrival Saturday at St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Downing, Arthur d 19 Sep 1954 BT 30 Sep 1954
Mrs. Lucy Medlin and Jim attended the funeral of their brother-in-law and uncle,
Arthur Downing, of Springfield Thursday September 23 at the Pythian Avenue Baptist
Church. Mr. Downing passed away September 19, in the Burge Hospital following a
heart attack.
Downing, Lillian P. 1936 - 13 May 2005 SN-L 15 May 2005
[Note: married Jim Downing]
Mrs. Lillian P. Downing, 68, Springfield, passed away at 8:48 a.m. Friday, May
13, 2005, in the St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She is survived by her
husband, Jim; four children, Jim Downing, Jr., Sedalia, Debbie Speer, Springfield, Jeff
Downing, Ozark, and Julie Mason, Springfield; a sister, Laura Bittle, Decatur, Ala.; nine
grandchildren; and one step great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 17,
2005, at 10 a.m. in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with burial to follow in the
Ebenezer Cemetery, Marshfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the
funeral home. The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Women's
Group (WSCS) at Ebenezer I United Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
Downing, Mary Isbell (Williams) Youngman 1876 - 7 Jun 1960 CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: Daughter of Preston and Marena (Geren) Williams; Tombstone shows her 10
years older than obit; married first Henry Youngman 1866 - 1913; Buried under name
Youngman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Isbell Downing, 74, who died Tuesday, June 7, at
Mercy Infirmary in Springfield, were held Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Billings with the Rev. Robert officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Downing was converted at an early age and united with the Billings
Baptist Church. She attended the Mayfield Sanitarium in St. Louis, Mo where she

became a registered nurse. She resided in Springfield 47 years. Survivors include one
son, Rupert Youngman of Springfield, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Margaret Jones of
Phoenix, Ariz; one brother, Robert Williams of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie
Washam and Mrs. Lucy Medlin, both of Billings, Mo and Mrs. Pearl Garbee of
Springfield; two step-sons, Vernon and Kenneth Downing, both of Springfield, Mo; one
step-daughter, Mrs. Lindell Petryka of Long Beach, Calif; three grandchildren and two
great granddaughters.
Doyle, Helen Margaret (Mathews) 31 Jul 1916 - 13 Nov 1993 OH 17 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Florence (Wright) Mathews; married Bernard Doyle]
Helen Margaret Doyle, 77, Ava, formerly of Ivesdale, Ill., died 6 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 13, 1993 in Cox Medical Center, North, following a short illness. She was born on
July 31, 1916 in Sadorus, Ill., the daughter of Ralph and Florence Wright Mathews. She
was united in marriage to Bernard Doyle on Jan. 13, 1934 in Ivesdale, Ill. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Catholic church. She was preceded in death by one
daughter, Mrs. Patty McNew, and her parents. Survivors include her husband, Bernard;
son, James Doyle, Warsaw, Ind.; three daughters, Connie Keirns, Van Wert, Ohio, Diane
Hash, Concho, Ariz., Susan Klepac, Pinole, Calif.; one brother, Roy Mathews,
Tennessee; two sisters, Maude Hixon, Florida, and Ester Tympcheck, Champagne, Ill.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at St. Joseph’s Church in
Ivesdale, Ill. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Ivesdale, Ill.
Drake, LeRoy 4 Jan 1933 - 29 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Alfred & Minnie Alice Drake; married Lavon Sparkman]
LeRoy Drake, 69, Republic, MO, died Thursday, August 29, 2002 in his home.
He was born on January 4, 1933 in Springfield, MO to Alfred and Minnie Alice Drake.
He was employed the past 20 years at Larry’s Auto Trim and was a member at Ridgecrest
Baptist Church, Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Lavon of 53 years; four children,
David Drake, Tulsa, OK, Saundra Lorenz and husband Kenny, Seymour, MO, Danny
Drake and wife Sherry, Tulsa, OK, and Teresa Holden and husband Steve, Seymour,
MO; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; one half-brother, James Tannehill,
Fair Grove, MO; his father-in-law, Burnes Sparkman, Republic, MO; a brother-in-law,
Sam Hedrick, Republic, MO; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carroll and Louise Compton,
Republic, MO, Marvin Hedrick and wife Lou, McAlester, OK, and Jack Friend, Byron,
IL; three sisters-in-law, Paula McGuire, Gallatin, TN, Brenda Jones, Port O’Connor, TX
and Elaine Guyer, Houston, TX. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 31,
2002 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will
be in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, August 31, 2002.
Drake, Millard 31 Jan 1914 - 15 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: married Betty who married first ? Yoder]
Millard Drake, 78, of Bradley, Ark., died Friday, Jan. 15, in a Shreveport, La.,
nursing home. Mr. Drake was a member of the Bradley First, United Methodist Church,
the Bradley Chamber of Commerce and Kiwanis Club, and a former mayor of Bradley.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Drake, Bradley; a son, Thomas M. Yoder, Kansas City;
a daughter, Teresa A. Ross, Shreveport; a brother, Edward Drake, Bradley; and a host of
nieces and nephews. Services were bold Monday, Jan. 18, at Bradley First United
Methodist Church, with the Rev. Denzil Gilbert. officiating. Burial was at Walnut Hill
Cemetery, Bradley, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Stamps, Ark. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the Bradley First United Methodist Church.
Drake, Russell Keith 19 Nov 1934 - 13 Oct 2004 SN-L 15 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Russell Edgar & Lora Mae Drake; married Debra]
Russell Keith Drake, age 69, of Sparta, died Oct. 13, 2004. A graveside funeral
will be at 10 a.m. Monday in McConnell Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Arrangements are
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Drake, Russell Keith 19 Nov 1934 - 13 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004 p8A
Russell Keith Drake, 69, Sparta, died in his home Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004. He
was born Nov. 19, 1934 in Scott County, Kan., the son of Russell Edgar and Lora Mae
Drake. Before becoming disabled, he was a carpenter and also a truck driver. He was a
beloved father to his five children and they called him “the best dad in the world.”
Survivors include his children: Keith Garton and fiancé Layla Daniels, Springfield,
Regina Bennett and fiancé, Jay McDougal, Broghton; Lara Drake and fiancé Charles
Williams, Sparta, Joshua Drake, Sparta and Jessica Drake, Sparta; his ex-wife, Debra
Robison and her husband, Dean “Sam” Robison, Sparta; grandchildren, Kaylynn “Tator”
Wilson, Dakota “Bub” Daniels, Taylor Bennett, Heather “Mike” Bennett, Emily
“Mustard” Bennett and Lean “Penelope” Williams; a sister, Donna Wright, West Fork,
Ark,; a brother, Ken Drake, West Fork, Ark; other relatives and many friends. He was
preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. A graveside funeral was at 10 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 18 in McConnell Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Draper, Annie Laurie 1876 - 26 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
[Note: married Arthur P. Draper 1872 - 21 Nov 1959]
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Laurie Draper, 93, of Lebanon were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Palmer-Pickering Chapel in Lebanon with the Rev. Gordon Anderson
officiating. Burial was in Lebanon City Cemetery. Mrs. Draper died at 5:35 a.m. Monday
in Wallace Hospital after a lingering illness. She is survived by three sons, E. H. Draper
and John Draper, both of Lebanon, Charles Draper, San Antonio, Tex.; three daughters,
Mrs. Polly Moore, Lebanon, Mrs. Howard Breazeal, Ozark, and Mrs. Floyd Davis,
Waynesville; 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Draper, Arthur P. 1872 - 21 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
[Note: married Annie Laurie 1876 - 26 Jan 1970]
Funeral services for Arthur P. Draper, 87 of Lebanon, who died last Saturday at
St. John’s Hospital after an illness of two weeks, were held Monday afternoon at
Lebanon. He was an employee for 50 years at the State Bank of Lebanon, prior to his
retirement three years ago. He was a Mason for more than 50 years. Survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Breazeale of Ozark and a grandson, Arthur G. Draper, instructor

at Ozark High School. Other survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Draper; two daughters,
Mrs. Mary Moore of Lebanon and Mrs. Lucy Davis of Sarcoxie; three sons, E. H. Draper
and John Draper of Lebanon, Charles Draper of Houston, Texas; a sister,. Mrs. Clint
Draper of Lebanon, 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Draper, Raymond Jack 19 Feb 1907 - 8 Nov 1967 CCR 9 Nov 1967 p17
[Note: married Frances]
Raymond J. “Jack” Draper, 60, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 1:31 p.m. Wednesday
in the Davis Nursing Home at Springfield where he had been a patient 35 days. A retired
machinist, Mr. Draper moved to Sparta from Los Angeles 11 years ago and moved here
two years ago. Surviving are his wife, Frances and four daughters, Mrs. Beverly J.
Holman, La Puente, Calif., Mrs. Mary Louise Moorehead, Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and
Misses Linda Fay and Denice Draper, of the home. Other survivors include three sisters,
Mrs, Winfred Smith, Gardena, Calif, Mrs. Emma Hall, Sata Fe Springs, and Mrs. May
Parrish, Route 9, Springfield and a brother, Ed, Torrance, Calif. Arrangements will be
announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Draper, Raymond Jack
19 Feb 1907 - 8 Nov 1967 CCR 16 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: married Faye; married Frances]
Funeral services for Raymond J. “Jack” Draper, 60, Ozark were at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Robert L. Johnson officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Dreier, Anna Caroline (Zoller) 15 Oct 1884 - 30 Oct 1958 CCR 7 Nov 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs, Anna Caroline Dreier, 74, who died Thursday, Oct. 30
in a Monett hospital, were held Sunday, Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m. in the Billings Methodist
Church with Rev. Clarence Young officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was a lifelong resident
of Billings and a member of the Billings Methodist Church. She was also a member of
the Order of Easter Star Chapter No 525 at Billings. Survivors include one son, T.
Bernard Dreier of Billings; five grandchildren; three brothers, Christ A. Zoller and Fred
F. Zoller, both of Billings; and John E. Zoller of San Leandro, Calif.; one sister, Mrs.
Lena Hutter of Amboy, Wash.
Dreier, Frances Alline (Williams) 23 Jun 1912 - 25 Jan 2006 SN-L 29 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of James David & Cora Evalina (Smart) Williams; married 2 Jun 1936
Avery Lewis Dreier]
Alline (Williams) Dreier, Bethesda, Maryland, formerly of Billings, Missouri,
passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2006, in Manor Care Potomac Nursing Home,
Potomac, Md., after a short stay, at age 93 years, seven months, and two days. She was
born June 23, 1912, in Billings, Missouri, the daughter of James David and Cora Evalina
(Smart) Williams. Alline attended Billings public school, and graduated from Billings
High School in 1929. She attended Southwest Teachers College in Springfield for one
year and three summers. On June 2, 1936, Alline was united in marriage to Avery Lewis
Dreier, and to this union was born one daughter, Karen. She spent more than half her life
in the Billings community, where she was a very active member of the Billings Baptist

Church, teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, and filling many other positions.
She was a teacher for six years in country schools and Billings public school. She worked
in the Billings post office for her Postmaster husband as well as others, and subsequently
succeeded her husband on his death as a Billings rural letter carrier. To be closer to her
daughter, in 1963 she moved to Springfield, Va., where she continued to work for the
U.S. Postal Service. Upon retirement she moved to Bethesda, Md., where she looked
after her two granddaughters as they were growing up. Survivors are her daughter, Karen
Pettigrew, Bethesda, Md.; a brother, Harold Williams, Zellwood, Fla.; two
granddaughters, Lynne Pettigrew, Arlington, Va., and Anne Woodruff, Grand Rapids,
Mich.; three great-grand- children, Emma, Ian, and Tristan Woodruff, Grand Rapids,
Mich.; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
January 31, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings, with Pastor Lloyd Heavin
officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be one
hour prior to service time in the funeral home.
Dreier, Henry G. 12 Jun 1878 - 25 Feb 1948 CCR 4 Mar 1948
[Note: married 1906 Anna M. Rauch 29 Nov 1880 - 5 Mar 1908; married 1914 Ida May
Rhodes 9 Dec 1884 - Apr 1971]
Henry G. Dreier was born June 12, 1878, and passed away at his farm home
Wednesday, February 25, at the age of 68. He came to Billings 51 years ago from
Wisconsin where he was born. In 1906 he was married to Miss Anna Rauch, who
preceded him in death in 1908. In 1914 he was married to Miss May Rhodes. To this
union were born two children, a son and a daughter. For 13 years he was secretary of the
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. “Hank” as he was most affectionately known by his
many friends, was most kind and considerate to everyone in all walks of life. Survivors
are his wife, May and his son, Robert, both of the home; his daughter, Mrs. Virginia
Pollock of New Orleans, La.; one sister, Mrs. Pauline Rucinski of Van Buren, Mo.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 Saturday afternoon at the Maples Funeral Chapel,
conducted by Rev. D.S. Frazier of Clever. Burial was made in the Evangelical cemetery
under direction of Maples Funeral Home.
Dreier, Ida Mae (Rhodes) 9 Dec 1884 - 27 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of William M. & Sarah E. Rhodes; married Henry G. Dreier 1879 1948]
Mrs. Ida Mae Dreier, 87, Billings, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday at her home after a
short illness. She was a past matron of the Eastern Star and a member of the Christian
Church in Billings. Survivors are a son, Robert H., Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia
Pollack, Oklahoma City; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Hicks and Mrs. Pearl Gann, both of
Springfield, and Mrs. Helen Uzzell, Halfway and seven grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Billings Christian Church with the rev. Bob Shanks
officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell.
Dreier, Julia Lucille (Hill) 2 Jul 1916 - 12 Aug 2006 SN-L 14 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Elton Landis & Lena (Washam) Hill; married 24 Dec 1941 Thomas
Bernard Dreier 24 Dec 1904 - 4 Mar 1987]

Julia Lucille Dreier, 90, Billings, passed away peacefully at 3:30 a.m. August 12,
2006, at her home, The Montclair in Springfield, following a short illness. She was born
July 2, 1916, in Clever, Missouri, the daughter of Elton Landis and Lena Washam Hill.
Lucille was married to Thomas Bernard Dreier, who preceded her in death, and was a
faithful member of the Billings United Methodist Church. Over the years, she worked
beside T. Bernard on the farm and enjoyed their children and grandchildren's music and
sports activities. Lucille is survived by her daughter, Doris Janet Dreier Jones of
Springfield, Missouri, and her family: husband, Dr. Tom Jones and daughters, Heather
May Jones and Michelle Lee Jones; and sons, Wayne Thomas Dreier of Union, Missouri,
and his family: wife, Barbara Lynn Zibell Dreier, son, Wayne Thomas Dreier Junior and
daughter, Susan Elizabeth Dreier Rosenhoffer and her family: husband, Larry
Rosenhoffer and daughter, Grace Lorene Rosenhoffer; Keith Lynn Dreier of Columbia,
Missouri, and his family: wife, Nancy Ellen Jackson Dreier, and daughters, Sarah Lynn
Dreier and Julie Marie Dreier; Roger Neile Dreier of Ash Grove, Missouri, and his
family: wife, Dana Jo Hawkins Dreier, son, Rodney Nelson Dreier and daughter, Diana
Janae Dreier; and sister-in-law, Joette Hill of Clever, Missouri; other relatives and a host
of friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, at Meadors
Funeral Home in Billings with the Reverend Linda Nelson officiating. Burial will be in
St. Peter's Cemetery of Billings. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. this evening at
Meadors Funeral Home in Billings. A Memorial Service will be held at The Montclair at
a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Billings
United Methodist Church, Box 116, Billings, MO 65610.
Dreier, June (Hooper) 12 Oct 1913 - 17 Aug 2006 SN-L 20 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Erma (Hunt) Hooper; married Robert Dreier]
June Dreier, 92, Billings, was born October 12, 1913, west of Rogersville,
Missouri, the daughter of Homer and Erma (Hunt) Hooper. June passed away Thursday,
August 17, 2006, in her home. June was preceded in death by her husband, Robert
Dreier; her parents; two brothers, Mel and John Wesley; and two sisters, Bea Etta
Bradley and Roberta "Bobby? Ash. June is survived by her daughter, Norma Reser, Nixa;
her son, David Wright and wife, Joan, Billings; a sister, Lorene Robb, Clever; four
grandchildren; Sherry DeVore, Diana Lewing, Sondra Kay Lowery, and Rob Wright; and
nine great-grandchildren. June was a member of the Billings Christian Church. Visitation
will be held 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
A graveside service will follow at 10:30 a.m. in Crane Community Cemetery with Rev.
David Ellis officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to St. John's Hospice Care, 1378 E. Republic Road, Springfield,
MO, 65804.
Dreier, Robert H. 17 Jul 1915 - 16 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Henry G. & Ida Mae (Rhodes) Dreier]
BILLINGS - Robert B. Dreier, 59, Route 1, Billings, died at 4:55 a.m. at Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. An employee if the hospital for the past
14 years, she was a member of St. Peters Evangelical Church here. Surviving are his
wife, June; two sons, Robert M. of Springfield and David H. Wright of Gwinn, Mich.;
two daughters, Mrs. Norma Reser, Route 1, Marionville, and Mrs. Angela Serrano, Santa

Rosa, N. M.; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Pollack, Oklahoma City; several grandchildren and
three nephews. Arrangements were announced by Cantrell of Billings.
Dren, Tonia Sue (Hess) 3 Sep 1947 - 14 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 April 2000
[Note: Daughter of John Kenneth & Vena Alveta (Knapp) Hess; married Dren]
Tonia Sue Dren, age 52, of Nixa, passed away in her home Friday, April 14,
2000. She was born September 3, 1947 in Springfield, and was the daughter of John
Kenneth and Vena Alveta (Knapp) Hess. Tonia accepted Christ as her Savior at a young
age. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, presently working at Ozark Riverview Manor in
Ozark. Survivors included: three children, James Michael Deren, Fordland, Jeanette
Marie Rivera, Holland, and Dan Matthew Deren, Seymour; seven grandchildren; two
brothers, John Hess, Georgia, and Mike Hess, Arizona; a sister, Patty Albin, Georgia; and
an aunt, Marjorie Bennett, Wheatland. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday,
April 20, in the Cherry Street Baptist Church Chapel, Springfield, with Pastor Kenneth
Gillming officiating. A graveside service will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Richland.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In Lieu of
flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund.
Driskell, Jean Jordan (Medlock) 1936 - 10 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Normal D. Driskell]
Jean Jordan Driskell, 52, of Rogersville, died at 8:25 a.m. Sept. 10 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Driskell were held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in the Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel, with the Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mrs. Driskell was a
lifelong resident of this area, and was a graduate of Springfield Central High School. She
had been employed in the real estate profession for 25 years, and at the time of her death
was the owner of the Jordan Real Estate Company. She had served as an instructor at area
real estate schools. Mrs. Driskell was a member of the Mentor Baptist church. Her
survivors include her husband, Norman D.; two daughters, Angela Marcantel, Brookline,
and Sandra Patterson, Rogersville; her mother, Edna Med1ock, Rogersville; a brother,
Harold, Springfield; and three granddaughters, Alicia, Athena, and Alaiha Marcantel.
Driver, Homer Alton 26 May 1942 - 16 Jul 1992 NN-E 29 Jul 1992 & OH 29 Jul 1982
[Note: Son of Homer & Lillian (Adkinson) Driver; married 17 Feb 1972 Barbara J.
Anson]
Homer Alton Driver, 50, died Thursday, July 16, in General Leonard Wood Army
Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.
He was born May 26, 1942, in Fitzgerald, Ga., the son of Homer and Lillian Adkinson
Driver. He grew up and attended school in Atlanta. In 1966, he entered the U.S. Army
and served in the Vietnam War. During his 20-year career, he was stationed around the
world, and received numerous commendations and awards. He retired Sept. 23, 1986, at
the rank of master sergeant. He was married to Barbara J. Anson on Feb. 17, 1972, in
Lawrenceville, Ill. After his retirement from the military, he worked as an agent for
Metropolitan Life in St. Robert. For the last several years, he worked at American
Satellite in St. Robert. He enjoyed pool, bowling and reading. Survivors include. his wife,
Barbara; his mother, Lorina Driver, Atlanta; one son, David Coleman, Waynesville; five

daughters, Kathy Curtis, St. Robert, Diana Wilkie, Ozark, Gloria Thames, Tallahassee,
Fla., Kelly Underwood, Riverdale, Georgia and Marie Pinson, Douglasville, Ga,; two
brothers, John Driver, state of Virginia, and Charles Driver, state of Georgia; three
sisters, Linda Hamm, state of Virginia, and Brenda Freeman and Charlotte Norton, both
of the state of Georgia; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his father, Homer G. Driver. Services were held Sunday, July 19, in
Waynesville Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Robert Kimmis officiating. Burial with
military honors was in Mt. Gibson Baptist Church Cemetery. were under the direction of
Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Drury, Clayton William Charles 18 May 1875 - 10 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of Frank & Drury; married 10 Sep 1905 Lilly May Brown 23 Mar 1887 - 27
May 1967]
The death of a former Ozark man, Clayton W. Drury, 74, is reported in a letter
received this week from Mrs. Madge Tunnell, of Clovis, California. Mrs. Tunnell is
housekeeper for Clayton Drury’s father, Frank Drury, 97. The father and son lived half a
block apart in Clovis. The elder Mr. Drury, Mrs. Tunnell said, in spite of his advanced
age, is standing the blow of his son’s death “remarkably well.” A clipping from a Clovis
paper dated January 12 reported: “Clayton W. Drury passed away at the U.S. Naval
hospital in Oakland Tuesday evening following a month’s illness and operation. His age
was 74. The remains were brought to Clovis and funeral services are planned for Sunday
morning at 11 o’clock at the Boice Funeral Home. Rev. Ralph Crawford and Rev. Dean
Hudson of the Clovis Methodist and Baptist churches, will officiate. A military service
will be given at the Clovis Cemetery. Mr. Drury had been a resident of Clovis thirty
years. He came west in 1920 from Missouri, and this city had been his home ever since.
Born in Southern Michigan, he went as a boy of nine with his family to Missouri. There
he received his education in the schools of Ozark. When the Spanish-American War
came on he enlisted in the First U.S. Cavalry. His basic training was taken at Fort
Robinson, Nebraska. After training he was sent to the Philippine Islands and served there
under combat conditions for three years. Twelve years of his life, Mr. Drury spent as a
farmer, but he was mechanically inclined, and most of his life was given to various kinds
of mechanical work. The past several years he had served as Plumbing Inspector for the
city of Clovis. He was a member of the Spanish-American War veterans of Fresno. Mr.
Drury married Lilly May Brown in Missouri and they were the parents of five children,
three of whom, with the widow, survive him. The children are Carma Drury, Mrs.
Howard Riggs and Mrs. George Gleickweit, all of Madera. He is also survived by his
father, Frank Drury of Clovis, and one sister, Mrs. Harry Ball of Friant, and by eight
grandchildren.
Dry, Sophia Mary (Lafayette) Deckard 3 May 1924 - 7 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Clara Lafayette; married first ? Deckard; married second
Lawson Alfred Dry 25 Sep 1929 - 29 Apr 1999]
Sophia Mary Dry, 64, of Rogersville, died March 7 in her home following a short
illness. Services for Mrs. Dry were held March 11 in the Ragan-Thieme Funeral Home
North, Springfield, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Springhill
Cemetery. Mrs. Dry was the daughter of Charles and Clara Lafayette. She was a

homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Lawson A. Dry, of the home; five sons and two
daughters, Leo J. Deckard, Strafford, John W. Deckard, Ava, Jay D. Deckard, Fair
Grove, Paul L. Deckard, Springfield, Charles A. Dry, Oldfield; Mrs. Carolyn S. Marion,
Springfield, and Mrs. Mary J. Long, of the state of Florida; 17 grandchildren; and many
other relatives and friends.
Dryden, Agnes J. 11 Aug 1905 - 12 Jun 1950 CCR 15 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of James Richard "Dick" & Inez G. (Crain) Dryden]
Miss Agnes Dryden, 44, of Ozark died Monday afternoon in Springfield Baptist
Hospital. Miss Dryden was a native of Ozark and a retired school teacher, formerly
teaching at Highlandville and Spokane. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J.R.Dryden, also of Ozark. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the
Chaffin Chapel, with the Rev. R.E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery.
Dryden, Inez G. (Crain) 4 Mar 1884 - 10 Oct 1972 CCR 12 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Daughter of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Kerchner) Crain; married 10 Sep 1902
James Richard “Dick” Dryden 17 Apr 1882 - 18 Feb 1958]
Mrs. Inez G. Dryden, 88, of Ozark, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in Mercy Villa,
Springfield. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Dryden had been at Mercy
Villa since 1964. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Ozark. Surviving
are nine nieces and five nephews. Services were at 10 a.m. today in the Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating, Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
AND
Dryden, Inez G. (Crain) 4 Mar 1884 - 10 Oct 1972 OH 12 Oct 1972 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Dryden will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. in the
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating, Burial will be in Ozark
Cemetery. Mrs. Dryden, 88, was a lifelong resident of Christian County. She is survived
by nine nieces and five nephews.
Dryden, James Richard “Dick” 17 Apr 1882 - 18 Feb 1958 CCR 20 Feb 1958 p1
[Note: married Inez G. Crain 4 Mar 1884 - 10 Oct 1972]
Funeral services for James R. “Dick” Dryden, 76, a lifelong resident of the Ozark
and Nixa communities, who died Tuesday morning at his home in Ozark following a
lengthy illness, were to be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
in Ozark. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. A retired farmer, he is survived by his wife,
Inez and two nephews. A complete obituary will be available for publication next week.
AND
Dryden, James Richard “Dick” 17 Apr 1882 - 18 Feb 1958 CCR 27 Feb 1958 p4
Funeral services for James Richard Dryden, 76, who died Tuesday, Feb. 18 at his
home in Ozark, after suffering a stroke the previous day, were held Thursday, Fe. 20 at
2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Greene County,
Mo., he spent his lifetime as a farmer. For many years, he lived northwest of Ozark on
Route 1, Nixa. He was converted and baptized ten years ago at a revival meeting at Nixa
Church of Christ, but did not take membership with any church. Ill health forced his

retirement four years ago, and he moved at that time. He was preceded in death by his
only daughter, Agnes who died seven years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Inez
Crain Dryden, nephews, great nephews and a host of close friends.
Dryden, John E., Dr. Dec 1884 - 21 Apr 1947 CCR 24 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: Son of James W. & Olivia "Ollie" (Ray) Dryden]
Mrs. Roxy Green received word Tuesday morning of the death of her brother, Dr.
J.E. Dryden. Dr. Dryden passed away at his Kansas City home Monday after an illness
extending over three years. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10
o’clock in the St. James church with burial in the cemetery nearby. J.R. Dryden of
Cassidy went to Kansas City Tuesday to attend his brother’s funeral.
AND
Dryden, John E., Dr. Dec 1884 - 21 Apr 1947 CCR 1 May 1947 p1
Dr. J.E. (John) Dryden, 61, passed away April 21 at his home in Kansas City,
Missouri. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, April 23, in St. James
church, Harrison and 40th St. Kansas City with burial in a cemetery in that city. Dr.
Dryden was a native of Christian county, Missouri. He was a graduate of the Ozark high
school; State Normal of Springfield; and the Kansas City Dental College. Surviving are
his wife; one son, Lt. J/G John E. Dryden of the Navy Reserve; one brother, Dick Dryden
of Nixa, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Roxie Green of Ozark, Mo.; two nieces, Mrs. Clara Smith
with the State Department of Public Instruction in Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Agnes
Messman, principal of the Spokane, Mo., school; one nephew, Dr. J.C. McCroskey of
Platte, S. Dakota; one great nephew, Major Smith of Dallas, Texas.
Dublinski, Flora Elnora (Melton) 11 June 1926 – 31 Oct 1995
[Note: Daughter of Ephraim & Pearl Mae (Jackson) Melton; married Joseph F.
Dublinski]
Flora Elnora Dublinski, age 69, of Ozark, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center, South. She was born June 11, 1926, in Noxie, Oklahoma, and was the
daughter of Ephraim and Pearl Mae Jackson Melton. She was a member of First Baptist
Church of Ozark. Mrs. Dublinski loved her family and will be greatly missed by all.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph F. Dublinski; four children and their spouses,
Carol and Michael Falder, Kansas City, Nancy Betts, Lee's Summit, Gerald and Terry
Henry, Jefferson City, and Lawrence and Tamra Henry, Belton; ten grandchildren; two
sisters, Lucy Sage, Colorado, and Nola DePaoli, Ozark; a brother, Gene Melton, Fair
Grove; a nephew and niece raised in the family home, Tommy Melton and Eula Mae
Long; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden and David Howard officiating. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer
Society.
DuBois, Vinnia Pearl Victoria (Boatwright) 13 December 1892 - Sep 1960 CCR 6 Oct
1960 p3
[Note: Daughter of Alexander Christopher & Mary Etta Jane (Beamon) Boatwright]
Lon Boatwright received word last week of the death of his sister, Mrs. Russell
Dubois of Santa Rosa, Calif. Burial was in Santa Rosa.

Duft, Anna Florence (Hawk) 1870 - 16 Jun 1949 CCR 23 Jun 1949
[Note: married Jasper Duft 20 Nov 1856 - 22 Mar 1944]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Duft, 79, who died at a rest home at Chanute,
Kansas, on June 16, were held Saturday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in
Ozark. Burial was in the cemetery at Ongo, Mo. Mrs. Duft had been a resident of Ozark
since moving here from the eastern part of the country in 1944. She was enroute to visit a
son at Cleveland, Okla., when she was stricken suddenly. Survivors include two sons,
Earl Duft of Cleveland, Lloyd Duft of Texas, and a daughter, Mrs. Harry Cofer of
Lawrence, Kansas; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Jasper
Duft, preceded her in death shortly after they moved to Ozark in 1944.
Dugan, Mary Frances (Day) 7 May 1923 - 2 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[~Qil1357.tmpote: married Dean R. Dugan]
Mary Frances Dugan, 66, of Elkland, died at 1:40 p.m. June 2 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Dugan were held June 5
in the Elkland United Methodist Church with Dr. Paul Collings officiating. Burial was in
Marshfield Cemetery under the direction of Arthur's Colonial Chapel, Marshfield.
Surviving are her husband, Dean R.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Dave and Doris
Dugan, Ozark, Ron and Becky Dugan, Elkland, Ben and Velma Dugan, St. Joseph, and
Rick and Holly Dugan, Denton, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Mike
Adrian, Columbia; 10 grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Bob Day,
Marshfield, and Bill Day, Springfield; and a sister, Pauline Brown, Columbia.
Duggins, Geraldine “Gerry” (Cook) 15 Oct 1917 - 30 Jun 2004 SN-L 4 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Rosa (Bray) Cook; married 17 Aug 1940 John Knox
Duggins]
Geraldine "Gerry" Cook Duggins, 86, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2004.
She was born Oct. 15, 1917, in Ozark, Mo., to Homer and Rosa Bray Cook. After
becoming a Christian at an early age, she was baptized and joined the Selmore, Mo.
Baptist Church. Upon graduation from Ozark High School, she moved to the home of her
aunt and uncle, Etta and Freeman Wasson, in Springfield. There, she became a member
of First Baptist Church. On Aug. 17, 1940, she married John Knox Duggins, and they had
two children. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother; a medical secretary at
St. John's Hospital; a designer/seamstress with Strauss Drapery; and a co-worker with
John's family business, New Haven Court/Ship and Anchor Motel. She and John loved to
travel while visiting relatives and researching family history. They also enjoyed many
vacations with their children and grandchildren. When at home, they enjoyed the music
of their church and the Springfield Symphony. Geraldine was preceded in death by her
parents; sister, Chloe Cook Brake; and husband. She is survived by her daughter and son
and their families: daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Max Gasaway, Springfield;
granddaughter, Suzanne Gasaway, Denver, Colo.; granddaughter and husband, Melissa
and Brandon Boyd, and great-grandchildren, Ethan and Donovan, Kansas City, Mo.; son
and daughter-in-law, John and Nancy Duggins, Indianapolis, Ind.; grandson and wife,
Robert and Molly Duggins, and great-grandchildren, Alexis and Autumn, Oak Harbor,
Wash.; grandsons, Christopher and Patrick Duggins, Indianapolis, Ind. She also leaves

her sister-in-law, Helen Duggins Brake, and two nieces, Cynthia McKinley and Deborah
Miller. The family wishes to thank the caregivers of Springfield Rehabilitation and
Health Care Center, Hospice of Southwest Missouri, and family and friends for their
support and prayers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 6, at 10 a.m. in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Joe Crider officiating. Burial will follow at
Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to Springfield Symphony, 1536 E. Division St.,
Springfield, MO 65803, or Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A,
Springfield, MO 65804.
Duke, Kathaleen F. (Hodges), Rev. 12 May 1923 - 26 Dec 2003 SN-L 28 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Josephine Hodges; married 1 Jun 1941 Rev. Leroy Duke]
Rev. Kathaleen F. Duke, beloved wife of Rev. Leroy of Nixa, Mo., was a faithful
minister, minister's wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born in
Joplin, Mo., to Charley and Josephine Hodges on May 12, 1923, and went home to be
with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the 26th day of December, 2003, at 1:40 a.m. in
Mercy Villa, at the age of 80 years, 7 months and 14 days. Diana Duke stayed by her side
to the end. She served in the ministry faithfully by the side of her beloved husband of
almost 63 years as a very talented pianist, organist and accordion player as she played in
all of the churches they pastored together. They sang together in pastoral and evangelistic
work for those years in song services, altar services and special ministries, both for her
husband and those who needed her services and talents. She and her husband built three
churches. They pastored in Crane (their first church after being married), and Duenweg,
Mo. (where they pastored twice and built the present church building). Upon the second
pastoral term in Duenweg, they built Sunday school rooms onto the church as well as rest
rooms, etc. They built Central Assembly of God in Denver, Colo., where they pastored
for almost 15 years. They also pastored in Bakersfield, Calif. at the Panama Lane
Assembly, then went on to pastor in Encinita, Calif. They held tent and auditorium
crusades with deliverance and healing meetings and saw great success in Missouri,
Oklahoma, Kansas, California, Arizona, Oregon, Alabama, Indiana and many other
places. They traveled together to Canada, Mexico and the Hawaiian Islands as well as 19
overseas tours to Israel, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Greece, Italy, Austria, Germany,
England, among other countries. Kathaleen ministered to 325 children weekly in project
housing in Denver for several years and had a tremendous children's and youth ministry,
as well as teaching, preaching, conducting daily vacation Bible schools, serving as
Sunday school superintendent, visiting the sick, shut-ins and absentees and praying for
them, all with great results in her ministry. She was very active to the end of her life,
sending out cards and letters to the sick, as well as birthday and anniversary cards and
letters by the multiplied hundreds even after she suffered a stroke in 1989 and was
paralyzed on the left side for almost 15 years. She never missed a day sending out her
letters and cards until the day she went to the hospital before her homegoing. Kathaleen
and Leroy were married in Joplin, Mo., on June 1, 1941, at the First Assembly of God
Church by Pastor S.K. Biffle. Kathaleen and her husband were a very loving couple and
very devoted to each other and were deeply in love. They were sweethearts and lovers to
the end, and they will meet and be together in heaven. Her sons Paul K. Duke and Leroy
Duke Jr., along with her beloved husband, miss her greatly as well as her grandchildren

and great-grandchildren. She was a dedicated, Godly Christian wife, mother and prayer
warrior, and a very hard worker in both church and home; she was always a very sweet,
wonderful person. She has three sons, LeRoy Duke Jr. of Springfield, Paul K. Duke of
Topeka, Kan., and the eldest, David Duke of Republic, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Randy
Duke of Phoenix, Ariz., Debbi Hunsaker of Nixa, Mo., Heather Duke of Topeka, Kan.,
Ashley Hunstead of Topeka, Heidi Bowman of Manteca, Calif., Tammy Burke of
Sacramento, Calif., and Donald Duke of California; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great
host of friends who loved her. She is also survived by her brother, Charles Hodges of
League City, Texas, and a sister, Delores Tingle of Joplin, Mo. She wanted to give many
thanks to her church family for the visits and prayers over the weeks of her hospital stay.
She wanted to give special appreciation to her doctor, Richard Honderick for his care and
special considerations. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten by those in the
places where she and Leroy pastored and ministered for 62 years together. Bless you all.
The day will come when we shall join her in heaven and will all be together again forever
and ever. Funeral services will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Wednesday,
Dec. 31, 2003, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Jack Moore and Rev. John Anavely officiating.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to service time Wednesday in the funeral home.
Dulin, David Preston 18 Sep 1953 - 29 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Harold & Virginia (Logan) Dulin]
David Preston Dulin, "T-Bear" to his friends, was born September 18, 1953, to
Harold and Virginia Logan Dulin in Springfield, Missouri, and died November 29, 2006,
in his home in Hurley, Missouri, at the age of 53. He graduated from Hurley High School
and from an electronics technical school in Kansas City. He worked for many years at
Texas Instruments in Dallas, Texas, and later for Applied Digital in Branson. For the past
year he worked for Arc of the Ozarks in Springfield. He loved music and composed his
own lyrics and music for piano and guitar. David was of the Methodist faith. David was
preceded in death by his father, Harold Dulin, and is survived by his mother, Virginia
Glossip and stepfather Herman Glossip, Brookline; stepmother Louella Dulin, Brookline;
three brothers, John and wife Jo, Savannah, Georgia, Jim and wife Marge, Crane,
Missouri, Paul and wife Sharon, Brookline; two sisters, Pat and husband Dan Wakefield,
West Point, New York, and Kathleen Dulin, Brookline; as well as a number of nieces,
nephews, family and friends. David was also godfather to the children of his best friend
Ken Kessler and wife Joan of Dallas, Texas. Visitation is 1 to 2 p.m. today, followed by a
brief memorial service at 2 p.m., and burial in Highlandville Cemetery on EE Highway.
Stumpff Funeral Home will be in charge of the services. Contributions can be made to the
Arc of the Ozarks through Stumpff.
Dunbar, Alberta Christine (Meek) 24 Mar 1915 - 12 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Christine (McCroskey) Meek; married 16 Nov 1935 Frank
W. Dunbar 12 Jul 1914 - 21 Mar 1991]
Alberta Christine Dunbar, 75, died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1991, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, following a sudden illness. She was born March 24, 1915, in
Springfield, and was the daughter of Harry and Christine McCroskey Meek. Throughout
her life she resided in Nixa and Springfield. She was married to Frank W. Dunbar Nov.
16, 1935. She was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ and then the Southside Church

of Christ in Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Frank; a daughter and son-inlaw, Sandra and Donald L. Hansen, Mt. Laurel, N.J.; two sisters, Louise Graham and
Corine Payne, both of Nixa; two brothers, Robert Meek, Springfield, and Bill Meek,
Nixa; two grandchildren, Cindy Hansen, Springfield, and Frank L. Hansen, Cherry Hill,
N.J.; a great-grandchild, Colleen Hansen; and nieces and nephews. Services were
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Winford C. Lee officiating. Music was
provided by the Nixa Church of Christ. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery, north of Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of the American
Heart Association.
Dunbar, Frank W. 12 Jul 1914 - 21 Mar 1991 NN-E 28 Mar 1991
[Note: married 1936 Alberta Christine Meek 25 Mar 1915 - 12 Feb 1991]
Frank W. Dunbar, 76, died Thursday, March 21, 1991, at Kimbrough Nursing
Home, Springfield, following a long illness. He was born July 12, 1914, and lived in the
Springfield and Nixa area throughout his life. He was a retired accountant for MidAmerica Dairymen. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ and later was a
member of the Southside Church of Christ, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his
wife of 55 years, Alberta, Feb. 12, 1991; and two sisters, Elizabeth Casteel and Edith
Patterson. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Donald L. Hansen,
Mt. Laurel, NJ.; a brother, Zack Dunbar, Springfield; a sister, Ruth Bussard, Springfield;
two grandchildren, Cindy Hansen, Springfield; and Frank L. Hansen, Cherry Hill, N.J.; a
great-grandchild, Colleen Hansen; and other relatives: Graveside services were held
Monday morning at Patterson Cemetery, north of Nixa, with Winford C. Lee officiating.
Visitation was Sunday afternoon in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Duncan, Anna (McFall) 1891 - 17 Feb 1966 CCR 24 Feb 1966 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Duncan, 74, Highlandville, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Fate Montgomery officiated and burial was in
McFall Cemetery near Phillipsburg. Mrs. Duncan died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the home
of a daughter, Mrs. Clell Bilyeu northeast of Ozark, after a lingering illness. A native of
Phillipsburg, Mrs. Duncan has been a resident of the Highlandville community since the
age of 17. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church west of Highlandville.
Other survivors were three sisters, Mrs. Effie Simpson, Lebanon, Mrs. Florence Patton,
Springfield and Mrs. Irene Ivey, Lebanon; four brothers, Arthur McFall, Conway, Luther,
Miami, Okla., Earl, Phillipsburg and Darrell, Visalia, Calif.; two grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Duncan, Elbert V. 5 Dec 1911 - 7 Jan 1992 NN-E 16 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Harry & Bertha Duncan; married Margaret L. Rensch 6 Nov 1910 Nov
1985; married Beulah]
Elbert V. Duncan, 80, Oldfield, died Tuesday morning, Jan, 7, 1992 in Springfield
General Hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1911 in Raritan, Ill., to Harry and Bertha Duncan.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret L. Rensch Duncan, in 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Beulah Duncan, of the home; a son, Robert E. Duncan,
Naperville, Ill.; two grandsons, Scott and Jonathan Duncan, both of Naperville, Ill.; three
stepsons, Gale Fugate Jr., Lakewood, Calif., Ted Fugate, Largo, Fla., and Donald Fugate,

Fayetteville, N.C.; and a brother, Eldon R. Duncan, Raritan, Ill. Services were held
Thursday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Fred Goodall officiating.
Burial was Saturday in Raritan Cemetery, Raritan, Ill.
Duncan, Elizabeth Carrie (Blackman) 1 May 1872 - 5 October 1950 CCR 13 Oct 1950
[Note: Daughter of John S. & Eliza M. (Hornbeak) Blackman; married 11 May 1892
Thomas Duncan 4 Apr 1859 - 13 Nov 1937]
Mrs. Carrie Duncan died Thursday October 5 in a nursing home in Springfield.
She was 78. The daughter of John S. and Eliza M. Blackman, she was born near Ozark
May 1, 1872. She was united in marriage to Thomas Duncan on May 11, 1892, and to
them one son was born. She is survived by the son, Frank, of Portland, Oregon, and by
two sisters, Mrs. Lida Denney of Des Moines, Iowa, and Mrs. Georgia Delaney of Paris,
France. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. R.E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Duncan, Jack Harlan, Adm. Oct 1892 - 21 Aug 1966 CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William L. & Lucy (Clark) Duncan]
Relatives here have received word of the death of Vice Admiral Jack H. Duncan
on Aug. 21 at Tacoma, Wash. The son of W. L. and Lucy Duncan, early Ozark residents,
Admiral Duncan had a long Navy career, much of it in the submarine service. Among
survivors are his wife, Dorothy, a daughter, Jane and three grandchildren; a niece, Mrs.
Lucianna Duncan Hawkins and a nephew, Jack Duncan, of Springfield,
Duncan, Laura Allred (Bradley) 26 Mar 1880 -13 Oct 1955 CCR 20 Oct 1955 p3
[Note : A Thomas J. Bradley 18 Mar 1882 - 19 Jun 1956, son of Richard & Nancy
(Yancey) Bradley, appears to be a half-brother. If so, Laura must be daughter of either
Richard Bradley or Nancy Yancey. If she is daughter of Richard Bradley, she was also a
half-sister of Lula (Bradley) Wolf 12 Jun 1895 - 6 Nov 1948, daughter of Richard and
Sophronia (Johnson) Bradley; California Death Index, says father‘s name was Bradley
and mother‘s maiden name was Allred. only match on 1880 Christian County census is
for Alice, newborn daughter of James & Lavansia/ Lavanza (Osburn) Bradley, but it says
she was born in May not Mar 1880. Lavanza married/2 Marshall Norton Nix & third
William Walker]
The Springfield newspapers reported the death last Thursday in Los Angeles of
Mrs. Laura Allred Duncan. She was reported to have left her home in Sparta in 1900,
moved to Springfield until 1913 and later moved to Denver before going to Los Angeles.
A survivor includes Thomas Bradley of Springfield. Basil Allred and his sisters, Mrs.
Ross Bradley and Mrs. Albert Cummins, all of Sparta, are not related to Mrs. Duncan
insofar are can be determined.
Dunham, Austin R. 5 Sep 1907 - 24 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham: married Elsie M. Clay 9
Dec 1909 - May 1975 ; married Leona]
Austin R. Dunham, 80, of Nixa, died at 7:50 a.m. March 24 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Dunham were held
Monday at Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with the Revs. Joseph Fahl and Kenneth Bandy

officiating.. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark. A lifelong resident and community leader of Nixa, Mr. Dunham
was a director of the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company, which he served as
Secretary-Treasurer for 53 years until his retirement in January, 1986. He had served a
term as President of the Missouri Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and was
elected to their Hall of Fame. He served nine years on the Nixa School Board, and was
the last President of the Nixa Telephone Company. Mr. Dunham was one of the founding
directors of the Nixa Bank and served there continuously until his death. He was a notary
for many years: He is survived by his wife, Leona; one son, Joe L. Dunham, Aurora,
Illinois; one daughter, Nancy Shankle, Oxford, Mississippi; three granddaughters and
three grandsons; one brother, Leslie Dunham, Carthage; and one sister, Mrs. Jane Harper,
Ozark.
Dunham, Clarence V. 13 Aug 1899 - 3 Feb 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham]
NIXA - Funeral services for Clarence V. Dunham, 75, a native of Nixa, will be at
10:30 a.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery. Mr. Dunham died at 9 p.m. Monday in a Harlan,
Iowa hospital after a short illness. He was a retired Apiarist after about 40 years services
in Harlan. Surviving are a son, Charles of Denton, Tex; two daughters, Mrs. Rose Martin,
Ashby, Minn. and Mrs. Bonnie Howse, Omaha, Neb.; four brothers, Leslie, of Carthage,
Ross of Ozark, and Gordon and Austin, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Grubaugh
and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Dunham, Elbert Edmond 10 May 1891 - 14 Sep 1962
CCR 20 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married Hattie Elvira
Holder 5 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1959]
Funeral services for Elbert E. Dunham, 71, of Springfield, who died at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 14 at Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness, were held at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel in Springfield, with Dr. Thomas Field
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. A retired Frisco employee, Mr. Dunham was
a member of Springfield First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include
a son, Vernon L. Dunham of Independence, Mo.; six brothers, Shirley H. Dunham of
Springfield, Leslie W. Dunham of Carthage, Gordon Dunham and Austin Dunham of
Nixa, Clarence Dunham of Harland, Iowa, and Ross Dunham of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs.
Annie Grubaugh and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark; and one grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1962 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Dunham, Elsie M. (Clay) 9 Dec 1909 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of ? & Minnie (?) Clay; married Austin R. Dunham 5 Sep 1907 - 24 Mar
1988]
NIXA - Mrs. Elsie M. Dunham, 65, Nixa, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mrs. Dunham was a native of Nixa
and resident in Springfield until 1933 when she returned here. She was a member of the

First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Austin R.; a son, Joe L. of
Aurora, Ill; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Shankle, Fayetteville, Ark.; her mother, Mrs. Minnie
Clay, Springfield; a brother, Lloyd Clay, Kirkwood and six grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of
Harris of Nixa.
Dunham, Hattie Elvira (Holder) 5 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1959
[Note: Daughter of ? & Jane (?) Holder; married Elbert Edmond Dunham 10 May 1891 14 Sep 1962]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Elvira Dunham, 62, of 730 West Elm, who died
Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Herman Lohmeyer
Chapel. The Rev. Fred Eastham will officiate. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery east of
Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples
AND
Dunham, Hattie Elvira (Holder) 5 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1959 CCR 24 Sep 1959 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Elvira Dunham, 62, of Springfield who died
Espy. 18 at Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient for eight days, were
held Monday afternoon in the Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield, with Rev. Red Eastham and
Rev. Earl French officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery east of Clever. She had been
a resident of Springfield the past 32 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Elbert E. Dunham of the home at 730 West Elm,
Springfield, a son, Vernon L. Dunham of Independence; her mother, Mrs. Jane Holder of
Nixa; two brothers, T. J. Holder of Galena and H. G. Holder of Clever, a sister, Mrs.
Jessie Pearce of Norfolk, Ca. and one granddaughter.
Dunham, Leslie W. 9 Aug 1896 - 6 Jul 1993 OH 14 Jul 1993
[Note: married 1920 Lois Mapes died 1973; married 1974 Frieda Renfrow d 7 May 1993]
Leslie W. Dunham, 96, a longtime Carthage resident died on Tuesday, July 6,
1993 at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in Carthage. He moved his family to Carthage in 1934
to serve as a mail clerk in the post office. He retired in 1957 after thirty-seven years
postal service. He was active in the First Baptist Church of Carthage as deacon, teacher,
Sunday school superintendent, choir member, song leader and trustee. He was a Mason
for more than 60 years and a member of the Carthage Lodge. He served in France during
World War I in the U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps, Railroad Brigade. In Carthage, he
belonged to Wiggins Post of the American Legion and participated in its drum and bugle
corps as a bugler and for a time as corps commander. He was active in the Carthage
chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and served as
president. Mr. Dunham was born Aug. 9, 1896 near Nixa. In 1920 he married Lois
Mapes, Ozark. She preceded him in death in 1973. He remarried Frieda Renfrow in 1974.
She died May 7, 1993. He was also preceded in death by one son, Dr. Larry Dunham.
Survivors include three sons, Robert Dunham of Durham, N. C., Roy Dunham of
Knoxville, Tenn., and Ervin Jerrol of Natchez, Miss.; one sister, Jane Harper, Ozark;

eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were Monday, July 12 at the
Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage. Burial was in Park Cemetery in Carthage.
Dunham, Shirley H. Mar 1894 - 7 Apr 1965 CCR 12 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Vernon Leroy & Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham; married Mary Kathleen]
Funeral services for Shirley H. Dunham, 71 of 1326 East Cozy, Springfield were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with Dr. Z. Glen Jones
officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Dunham died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday
in Mercy Villa following a lingering illness. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Dunham
retired five year ago from the U. S. Postal service which he served for 38 years as a rural
mail carrier, He was a member of Grace Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary
Kathleen; two sons, Don, Kansas City and Bill,. Phoenix, Ariz,; a daughter, Mrs.
Herschel Hargus, Kansas City, Kan.; five brothers, Clarence, Harlan, Iowa, Leslie,
Carthage, Ross, Ozark, and Gordon and Austin, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Anne
Grubaugh and Mrs. Jane Harper, both of Ozark; 14 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Dunigan, Rhoda Ellen 1861 - 20 Feb 1949 CCR 24 Feb 1949
Funeral services for Mrs. Rhoda Ellen Dunigan, 87, who died Sunday, Feb. 20, at
her home in Clever, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Maples-Harris funeral chapel,
with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Snapp cemetery at Forsyth. Survivors
include four sons, Charles, Ance, Roy and Kenney; a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Powell of
Clever; 31 grandchildren and 51 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
She was a member of the Baptist church.
Dunn, Brenda Lee Aug 1967 - Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of Frances & ? (Young) Dunn]
Funeral services for Brenda Lee Dunn, seven month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Frances Dunn of Protem, were held Thursday afternoon, March 21 in the Protem Church
with burial in the Protem Cemetery under direction of the Forsyth Funeral Home of
Forsyth. Surviving besides the parents are a sister, Tammy of the home; grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dunn of Protem and Mrs. Neva Young of Forsyth and great
grandparents, Mrs. Ida Akin of Forsyth and Mrs. Minnie Blankenship of Ozark.
Dunn, Charles Edward “Charlie” 11 Sep 1941 – 23 Jan 2000 CCH-N 25 Jan 2000
[Note: Son of Charles and Olive (Blankenship) Dunn; married Texie Jo St. John]
Charles “Charlie” Edward Dunn, 58, Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday,
January 23, 2000 at 5:52 a.m. in his home. He was born September 11, 1941 in Protem.
Charlie was the fourth child of eight born to Charles and Olive (Blankenship) Dunn.
Charlie grew up working the family farm, living the Ozark-Sparta area. A brother and
friend to all who knew him, he picked up the family nickname “Buddy.” Charlie is
survived by his loving wife Texie Jo St. John, of Sparta, they were united in marriage on
May 1, 1960 in Harrison, Arkansas. To this union of marriage three sons were born, two
of which survive him. His eldest, LaVal lives in Poplar Bluff, Missouri with his wife
Gayla, his youngest, Bruce, lives in Ozark with wife Joyce and their son Jacob, his
mother Olive Dunn, Ozark; one brother Harley Dunn, Ozark, six sisters Maxine Pursell

and husband Bill, Madera, California; Pauline Pettit, Claude, Texas; Charlene DeLisle
and husband Bob, Sparta; Shirley Orlowski and husband Terry, Peoria. Arizona; Mary
Rogers and husband Eugene, Reuter; Debbie Buller and husband Terry, Clovis
California; a special friend Jack King and wife Lavonia, Rogers, Arkansas; numerous
nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Charlie joins in heaven
with his middle son Mark Anthony, who left this earth April 16, 1974 and his father who
departed on December 11, 1998. Charlie had a great love for his family, dedicating
himself to his wife and sons and supporting them throughout their lives. He was also a
great supporter of the Ozark community, involved with the development of the Christian
County Baseball for Boys in 1968, as well as helping with school and athletic programs.
Charlie was also involved in Future Farmers of America and 4-H programs, along with
his sons and wife Texie. His life was composed of family, work, and many friends that
will miss him dearly. Charlie started working for M.F.A. at the age of sixteen and worked
there for twenty six years in sales and management. After retiring from M.F.A. in 1984
he then began selling real estate in the Ozark area, joining Carol Jones Realtors on
December 31, 1991 and where he was currently employed. We have lost a wonderful
husband, father, son, grandfather, brother and a true friend. Charlie “Pe paw” will
especially be missed by his grandson Jacob Anthony Dunn. Funeral services will be at 1
p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2000 in Barnes Family Funeral Home with Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta. Visitation will be
Tuesday, January 25, 2000 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
can be made to the American Heart Association, P .O. Box 30638, Columbia, Missouri
65205. A special thanks to the people of this community who knew and loved our Dad.
Thank you for your kind words & gestures, and your support through this time in our
lives.
The family of Charles Dunn.
Dunn, Charles Ivy 5 Jan 1912 - 11 Dec 1998 CCH-N 23 Dec 1998
[Note: Son of Zephaniah & Mary (Curry) Dunn; married 14 Mar 1934 Olive Victoria
Blankenship 3 Jul 1915 - 2 Dec 2000]
Charles Ivy Dunn; age 86, of Ozark, died Friday, December 11, in his home. He
was born January 5, 1912 in Cedar Creek and was the son of Zephaniah and Mary
(Curry) Dunn. On March 14, 1934 he and Olive Victoria Blankenship were married. Mr.
Dunn was a farmer and had retired from Ash Grove Lime and Cement Company. He was
preceded in death by: His parents; five brothers, Joseph, Ernest, Alfred, Henry and Elmer
Dunn; three sisters, Elsie Dunn, Cora Weaver, and Dora Smith; and four grandchildren,
Mark Dunn, Kevin Rogers, Timothy Pettit, and Becky DeLisle. Survivors include: His
wife, Olive; eight children, Maxine Pursell, Madera, California, Pauline Pettit, Claude,
Texas, Charlene DeLisle, Sparta, Charles Dunn, Ozark, Shirley Orlowski, Peoria,
Arizona, Harley Dunn, Ozark, Mary Rogers, Protem, and Debra Buller, Clovis,
California; twenty-five grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and three greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 15, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Robert Long officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation was held Monday evening in the funeral home.
Dunn, Christine Winnefred (Ellis) 3 Mar 1911 - 12 Apr 1996 CCH-N 17 Apr 1996

[Note: Daughter of Frederick and Mary (Spurrier) Ellis; married Joseph Dunn]
Christine Winnefred Dunn, age 85, of London, Ontario, Canada, formerly of
Ozark, died Friday, April 12, 1996. She was born in Cold Springs, Missouri, and was the
daughter of Frederick and Mary (Spurrier) Ellis. She was a school teacher. Her husband,
Joseph, was a Drury College professor before his death in 1979. She was also preceded in
death by: a daughter, Jonell Rose (Juul) Mickelwait; and brothers, Dale, Glen, and Ernest
Ellis. Mrs. Dunn was a member of Ozark United Methodist Church. Survivors include: a
son, Stann Dunn and his wife, Linda, London, Ontario, Canada; three grandchildren,
Jennifer Juul, and Alexander and Evelyn Dunn; three brothers, Arthur Ellis, Sacramento,
Calif., Wayne Ellis, Wellington, Kansas, and Kenneth Ellis, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and
two sisters, Bernice Turner, Fresno, Calif., and Mary Lou Bennett, Murrieta, Calif.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, in the United Methodist
Church, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Burial followed in Denlow
Cemetery, near Ava. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Dunn, Effie L. (Collins) Dec 1879 - 14 Jan 1962 CCR 18 Jan 1962 p3
[Note: Daughter of John D. & Cordelia J. (Alexander) Collins; married Jesse Louis
Dunn]
Services for Mrs. Effie Collins Dunn, 83, who died on Sunday morning in
Elmhurst, were at 10 o’clock Wednesday morning to Steve Parker Chapel in Joplin. The
Rev. Charles Gipson officiated with burial in Highlandville, Mo. Cemetery. Mrs. Dunn
was born in Highlandville, lived 40 years in Springfield, and moved to Joplin where she
lived eight years. She was a member of the Blendville Christian Church. Surviving are
two sons, Howard C. Dunn of the home and John Dunn of Kansas City; three brothers,
Neal Collins and Frank Lyle Collins of Los Alton, Calif. [sic - says three, but names only
two - census says Frank and Lyle are two different brothers]; a sister, Mrs. Corla
Stephens of Carl Junction, Colo. and three grandchildren.
Dunn, Harley 1947 - 13 Sep 2005 SN-L 16 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Charles and Olive (Blankenship) Dunn]
Harley Dunn, age 58, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, September 13. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A private burial
will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Dunn, Joseph G., Dr. 18 Jan 1912 - 28 Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p9
[Note: married Christine]
Funeral services for Dr. Joseph G. Dunn, 67, Ozark, were held last Saturday in
Adams Chapel with burial in Denlow Cemetery in Douglas County. Dr. Dunn, a longtime
educator. died Wednesday Nov. 28 after apparently suffering a heart attack. The Rev.
Kenneth Diehl officiated. Dr. Dunn, a graduate of Drury College and the University of
Missouri-Columbia, was a professor of education at Drury. Before coming to Drury, he
had been Superintendent of Schools in Norwood and had taught at the University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, While he was teaching at Nebraska, he received the Great Teacher
Award and the Chancellor’s Medal of Honor. He was a World War II veteran, a member
of Phi Delta Kappa, Norwood Masonic Lodge, Ozark Booster Club and Ozark United

Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Christine; a son, Dr. Stanley D. Dunn,
Ithaca, N, Y.; a daughter, Mrs. Jonell Juul, Fairfax, Va. and two grandchildren.
Dunn, Guy Oscar 17 Apr 1921 - 20 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Ruth; SSDI gives name as Guy Dunn]
Services for Oscar Dunn, 58, Birch Tree, father of Mrs. Alice Edwards, Ozark,
were held last Saturday with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree. Also among
those Surviving is his wife, Ruth. Mr. Dunn died Dec. 20 in St. John’s Regional Health
Center after a long illness.
Dunn, Kelly Neal 17 Mar 1963 - 26 Nov 2003 SN-L 28 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of H. F. & Marjorie (McGrath) Dunn; married first Kim Ott; married second
Dana McCowen]
Kelly Neal Dunn, age 40, of Walnut Shade, Mo., and recently of Covington, Ga.,
died on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2003, in Christian Health Care East in Springfield. He was
born March 17, 1963, in Springfield, the son of H.F. Dunn and Marjorie (McGrath)
Dunn. He was married to Kim Ott and to this union Kody N. Dunn was born. He later
married to Dana McCowen and to this union was born Kasey N. Dunn and Kristin N.
Dunn. Kelly graduated from Ozark High School and attended SMSU in Springfield, Mo.,
and Colorado Schools of Mines in Golden, Colo. Kelly worked for Associated Electric in
Springfield as a draftsman, and also did self employed contracting computer systems
engineering. Kelly worked for Stanley-Proto Tool Co. 15 years in Covington, Ga., as a
senior software engineer. He later was a computer systems integrator with Emory
University Hospitals of Atlanta, Ga. Kelly is survived by his three children, Kody Dunn
of Ozark, Mo., Kasey and Kristin Dunn of Covington, Ga.; his father and stepmother,
H.F. and Elaine Dunn of Ozark, Mo.; his mother, Marjorie David of Hollister, Mo.; his
sister, Brenda Snider of Walnut Shade, Mo.; a niece, Athena and her husband, James and
their child, Isaac Rees of Walnut Shade, Mo.; a nephew, Jason and Diana Snider of
Branson, Mo.; also a great host of relatives and many friends. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, in Adams Funeral Home of Ozark, with Pastor Tim Snider and
Pastor Daren Roten officiating. Burial will follow in Stafford Memorial Cemetery,
Bradleyville, Mo. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of
Ozark, Mo. We want to say a special thanks to our dear friend Dr. Thomas and to a very
caring nurse, Connie Jenson, also the nurses and staff at Christian Health Care East. In
lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Community Hospice of Southwest
MO in care of the funeral home.
Dunn, Margaret A. (Pedlock) 28 Jul 1878 - 3 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
Graveside services for Mrs. Margaret A. Dunn, 93, of Route 2, Ozark, were
conducted by the Rev. Lloyd Lowe at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Columbus, Kan. Harris of Ozark
returned the body there for services and burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Dunn died
at 8 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Oletha
Bennett, Ozark; a brother, Alva Pedlock, Cimmeron, Kan.; two grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Dunn, Mark Anthony 15 Apr 1962 - 16 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p1

[Note: Son of Charles Edward & Texie Jo (St. John) Dunn]
Mark Dunn Dies of Leukemia
Mark Anthony Dunn, 12-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Dunn of Route
2, Ozark, died Tuesday morning in St. Jude’s Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee following a
long illness. Mark who was stricken with leukemia just about one year ago was a sixth
grade student in the Ozark school system. In addition to his parents, Mark is survived by
two brothers, Chris La Val and Bruce Edward of the home, paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Charley Dunn of Sparta and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis St. John
of Bruner and paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Blankenship of Ozark. Funeral
services are pending under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Dunn, Olive Victoria (Blankenship) 3 Jul 1915 - 2 Dec 2000 CCH-N 13 Dec 2000
[Note: Daughter of Edgar and Minnie Blankenship; married Charles Ivy Dunn 5 Jan 1912
- 11 Dec 1998]
Olive Victoria Dunn, age 85, of Ozark, passed away on Saturday, December 2,
2000. Mrs. Olive was born on July 3, 1915 in Bethel, Oklahoma. She grew up in Taney
County, MO. and moved to Christian County in 1945. She was united in marriage to
Charles Ivy Dunn, who preceded her in death in 1998. Mrs. Dunn was also preceded in
death by her parents; Edgar and Minnie Blankenship; a brother J.D. Blankenship; a sister,
Virginia Dunn; a son, Charles Dunn; a son-in-law, Delman Pettit; and four grandchildren,
Timothy Pettit, Becky Delisle, Mark Dunn and Kevin Rogers. Survivors include: a sister,
Doris Wasson of Kirbyville; a son, Harley Dunn of Ozark; six daughters, Maxine Pursell
of Madera, CA., Pauline Petit of Claude, Texas, Charlene DeLisle of Sparta, Shirley
Orlowski of Peoria, Arizona, Mary Rogers of Protem, Debra Buller of Clovis, CA.; a
daughter-in-law, Texie Dunn of Ozark; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends to include Jayme Morrison,
a young lady for whom she felt special favor. Funeral services were held on Tuesday,
December 5, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. The Rev. Robert Long officiated, and
burial took place in the Sparta Cemetery.
Dunn, Robert W. 9 Apr 1927 - 10 Oct 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p9
[Note: married Mary M.]
NIXA - Services for Robert W. Dunn, 50, Nixa were at 1 p.m. Thursday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Clell Wieneke officiating. Burial with military rites was in
Springfield National Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home form 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday. Mr. Dunn died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield of
natural causes, according to a funeral home spokesman. He was a native of Natalbony,
La. and lived there until he enlisted in the service. He served in the U.S. Navy for one
year and spent the remainder of his 23 years of services with the Army. Mr. Dunn retired
in 1967 and moved to Nixa in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Mary M.; a son, Robert
E. of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Jean Kyle, Salem, Ore,, Mrs. Beverly
Davis, Ozark and Miss Betty Jane Dunn, Millington, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Mildred
Cannon, Baton Rouge, La., Mrs. Inez Sandmer, Long Island, N. Y.; a half-brother, Jessie
Dunn, New Orleans, La.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Joyce Calvert and Mrs. Helen Bourne,
both of Hammond, La.; a step-mother, Mrs. Willie Dunn, Hammond, La. and nine
grandchildren.

Dunn, Susie V. (Purdom) 14 Sep 1878 - 16 Nov 1950 CCR 30 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Robert Vince & Elizabeth (?) Purdom; married 14 Jun 1903 Rhoney
M. Dunn]
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Rhoney M. Dunn, formerly of Bruner were
held November 20, at Grand Island NE. Mrs. Dunn passed away November 16, at Grand
Island following an illness extending over a period of years. She was born September 14,
1878 at Bruner where she grew to womanhood. Her parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. R.
V. Purdom of Bruner. Thirty-five years ago she and Mr. Dunn with their three children,
Ruth, Alta, and Almus moved to Nebraska to make their home. Mr. Dunn preceded her in
death 19 years ago. In addition to her children, she is survived by three brothers, John of
Salida, CO., Joe of Denver, Co., and Robert of Orlando, FL, and a sister, Mrs. Cecil
Beamon of Los Angeles, Ca.
Dunnigan, Charles B. 1875 - 15 Jan 1958
[Note: married Hattie]
Charles B. Dunnigan, 72, Clever, died yesterday morning at 4 o’clock in St. John’s
Hospital. He had moved to Clever in 1951 from Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his
wife, Hattie; one son, Jack, of Frewsburg, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Dedrick of
Lemon Grove, Calif.; three grandchildren and the same number of great-grandchildren;
and two brothers, Roy of Sacramento, Calif., and McKinley of Cincinnati, Ohio. Harris
of Clever is in charge of arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 15 January 1958 in the margin.
AND
Dunnigan, Charles B. 1875 - 15 Jan 1958 CCR 23 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for Charles B. Dunnigan, 72 of Clever who died Tuesday, Jan 14
in a Springfield hospital were held Thursday, Jan 16 at 2:00 in the Harris Chapel at
Clever. A second service was held Jan 17 at Riley Chapel near Alton, Mo. with Rev. Max
Hamilton officiating at both services. Burial was in Bailey Chapel Cemetery. He had
been a resident of Clever since 1951, coming there from Dayton, Mo. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs., Hattie Dunnigan, one son, Jack Dunnigan of Frewsburg, N. Y., one
daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Dedrick of Lemon Grove, Calif., three grandchildren and two
great grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Dunnigan of Sacramento, Calif, and McKinley
Dunnigan of Cincinnati, Ohio.
Dutton, Clyde H. 2 Jul 1909 - 22 Oct 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
[Note: married 12 Aug 1936 Lola Eunice Kimmel 6 Dec 1914 – 18 Feb 1996]
Clyde H. Dutton, 83, Sparta died Thursday, Oct. 22 in the Ozark Nursing and
Care Center in Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Lola, Ozark; two daughters, Janice
Holt, Oldfield and Phyllis Crabtree, Idaho; a brother, Dale; a sister, Jean Oatney; seven
grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Oct 24 at Harris
Colonial Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial was in the Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Dutton, Lola Eunice (Kimmel) 6 Dec 1914 – 18 Feb 1996

[Note: Daughter of Ollie and Ina McBride Kimmel; married 12 Aug 1936 Clyde H.
Dutton 2 Jul 1909 - 22 Oct 1992]
Lola Eunice Dutton, 81, Ozark formerly of Sparta, passed away at 1:10 p.m.
Sunday February 18, 1996 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Lola was born December
6, 1914 in Nebraska, the daughter of Ollie and Ina McBride Kimmel. She was united in
marriage August 12, 1936. to Clyde Dutton. who preceded her in death Oct. 22, 1992.
She was a member of the Christian Church, as a hobby she loved to quit. During her time
as a resident of the Ozark Nursing and Care she made 85 hand made quilts. Also
preceding her in death are her parents Ollie and Ina Kimmel. Survivors include two
daughters, Janice Holt and her husband Andy, Oldfield, Phyllis Crabtree, and her
husband Eldon, Idaho, two sisters, Alma Baxter, Omaha, Nebraska, Lottie Thacker,
Oregon, a brother-in-law Dale Dutton, Santa Anna, Ca., seven grandchildren and fourteen
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday February 21,1996 in
Harris a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev.John Hyde officiating.
Burial following in the Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Duval, Clora Hester (Frazier) Rhodes Oct. 1890 - 21 Feb 1964 CCR 27 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Martin Dick and Margaret Caledonia (McCroskey) Frazier; married
15 Nov 1908 Thurman Rhodes 18 Apr 1891 - 5 Jul 1938 Birthdate from 1900 census]
Mrs. Clora Hester Duval, 74, of 1341 North LaFontaine, Springfield, died at 3:30
p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in a Springfield rest home,. following a lingering illness. Born in
Clever, she was a 35 year resident of Springfield and attended the First Church of the
Nazarene. She is survived by her husband, Frank; a son, Clarence Rhodes, San Mateo,
Calif.; a step-son, Kirk Duval, 1443 North LaFontaine, Springfield; a brother, Shack
Frazier, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Effie Caughron, Ozark and Mrs. Lucy Mallonee of Los
Angeles, Calif.; one grandchild and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Loy Watson
officiating. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery.
Duvall, Thomas W. “Bud” 1895 - 14 Jun 1961 CCR 15 Jun 1961 p1
Springfield Publisher Dies In Crash South of Ozark
Thomas W. “Bud” Duvall, 66, president and publisher of Springfield Newspapers,
Inc. was killed instantly at 11:15 Wednesday morning in the collusion of a trailer-truck
with his Pontiac station wagon at the Albert Page corner six miles south of Ozark on U.
S. 65. Passengers in Duvall’s station wagon were Richard P. Stahl, 46, prominent
Springfield architect and Stahl’s son, Charles, 19, both of whom are reported in good
condition in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, after receiving emergency treatment at the
office of Dr. Stanley Roper in Ozark. Driver of the truck, owned by Southwest Freight
Company of Kansas City was Uel Boone Cheatham, 49, of Olathe, Kan. He escaped
injury. Cheatham was arraigned Thursday morning before Magistrate Herbert Taylor on
a charge of manslaughter and his attorneys indicated he would make $3,000 bond today.
a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28. The senior Mr. Stahl, in a
conversation with the editor of The Republican shortly after the accident, indicated that
the tractor-trailer skidded across the highway in front of the vehicle.

Dwyer, Evert Francis 1922 - 30 Jun 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James Ola & Bertha A. (Fried) Dwyer; married Kathleen]
Evert Francis Dwyer, 47, Rt. 1, Box 215, Yakima, Wash., died of a possible heart
attack Monday afternoon, June 30, while driving a tractor-trailer near Yakima. Dwyer
was dead on arrival at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. Dwyer was driving the rig on a
Yakima street when he slumped over the wheel. The truck crossed the road, struck three
gas pumps in front of the market and came to rest in a nearby parking lot after damaging
two cars. The truck was owned by Snokist Growers. Dwyer had been a driver for Snokist
for the past five years. Dwyer, who was born in Sparta, Mo. and attended school at
Ozark, had lived in the Yakima area the past 30 years. Survivors include his wife,
Kathleen of Yakima; a daughter, Sherry of Yakima; two sons, Gary E. Dwyer with the U.
S. Marines at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam and Charles Dwyer of Springfield, Mo.; four
sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Perkins of Yreka, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Kerby, Mrs. Florence
Barton and Mrs. Mina Smith, all of Springfield, Mo.; four brothers, Henry Dwyer of
Sparta, Paul Stalkup of Center Point, Ore., Irvin Dwyer of Peoria, Ill. and Orvil Dwyer,
state of California, and one grandson. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July
3, in Shaw & Sons Funeral Home in Yakima. Burial was in Terrace Heights Memorial
Park, Yakima. Relatives from here who attended funeral services were Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Dwyer, Mrs. Kerby, Mrs. Barton and Mrs. Smith.
Dwyer, Hazel Maxine (Swearengin) 24 Feb 1924 – 23 May 1997 CCH-N 28 May 1997
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Clara (Brazeale) Swearengin; married William Henry
Dwyer]
Hazel Maxine Dwyer, 73, Sparta, died Friday, May 23, 1997, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born February 24, 1924, in Elkhead, and was the daughter of Charlie and
Clara (Brazeale) Swearengin. Mrs. Dwyer was a homemaker and a member of the First
Baptist Church of Sparta. Her husband, William Henry Dwyer, preceded her in death in
1980. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ray and Rex Swearengin.
Survivors include: two daughters and their husbands, Euella and John Hendrix, and
Henrietta and Ralph Hunt, all of Sparta; two grandchildren, Jaime and Amy Hendrix; a
brother, Roy Swearengin and his wife, Beulah, Kansas City, Kansas; nieces, nephews,
and other relatives. Graveside funeral services were Monday, May 26, in Sparta
Cemetery, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home.
Dwyer, James Ola 2 Mar 1889 - 18 Feb 1955 CCR 24 Feb 1955 p4
[Note: Son of ? & M. E. (?) Dwyer; married Bertha]
Funeral services for James Ola Dwyer, 65, who died February 18 at his home at
Sparta, were held Monday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. Foley
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
He was a veteran of World War I during which he was gassed, which afflicted him for the
remainder of his life. He followed the blacksmith trade and farming until moving to
Sparta four years ago. Mr. Dwyer is survived by five sons, Evert and Paul of Washington,
Orville of California, Irvin of Illinois and Henry of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Arthur
Campbell of California, Mrs. J. W. Barton of Kansas City, Mrs. Lawrence Kerby of
Springfield and Mina Mae of the home; his mother, Mrs. M. E. Dwyer of Sparta; four

sisters, Mrs. Roy Archer of Columbus, Kan., Mrs. Asa Gibson of Joplin, Mrs. Carl
Melton of Duenweg, Mo., and Mrs. George House of Chadwick; other relatives and
friends, His wife, Bertha and three children preceded him in death.
Dye, Bill 5 Aug 1935 - 12 Jun 2004 SN- L14 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of George William & Evelyn Marie (Monger) Dye; married 1 Sep 1961 Linda
Leedy]
Bill Dye, age 68, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2004. He was born
August 5, 1935, in Christian County, the son of George William and Evelyn Marie
(Monger) Dye. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed for one year at
Cape Romanzof on the Bering Sea. On September 1, 1961, he and Linda Leedy were
united in marriage. Bill was a retired rural letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Sparta.
He was a Hamm Radio operator, farmer, pilot, and loved nature. Over the past year he
had learned to play the banjo. Survivors include, his wife, Linda; three children, Angela
Steinert and her husband, Troy, Ozark, Carey Dye, Ozark, and David Dye and his wife,
Vivien, Charleston, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Alyssa, Alec, Jessica, and
Matthew Steinert, Maegan Blankenship, and David Dye Jr.; a brother and sister- in-law,
Tom and Joy Dye, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Re Doyle, Springfield; nieces; nephews;
aunts; uncles; and cousins. He was preceded in death by a nephew, a brother-in-law, and
his parents. At Bill's request there will be no public services. Cremation is under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A memorial in Bill's name for the benefit of
his grandchildren may be made through Adams Funeral Home.
AND
Dye, Bill 5 Aug 1935 - 12 Jun 2004
Bill Dye, age 68, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2004. He was born
August 5, 1935, in Christian County, the son of George William and Evelyn Marie
(Monger) Dye. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, stationed for one year at
Cape Romanzof on the Bering Sea. On September 1, 1961, he and Linda Leedy were
united in marriage. Bill was a retired rural letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Sparta.
He was a Hamm Radio operator, farmer, pilot, and loved nature. Over the past year he
had learned to play the banjo. Survivors include, his wife, Linda; three children, Angela
Steinert and her husband, Troy, Ozark, Carey Dye, Ozark, and David Dye and his wife,
Vivien, Charleston, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Alyssa, Alec, Jessica, and
Matthew Steinert, Maegan Blankenship, and David Dye Jr.; a brother and sister- in-law,
Tom and Joy Dye, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Re Doyle, Springfield; nieces; nephews;
aunts; uncles; and cousins. He was preceded in death by a nephew, a brother-in-law, and
his parents. At Bill's request, there will be no public services. Cremation is under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A memorial in Bill's name for the benefit of
his grandchildren may be made through Adams Funeral Home.
Dye, Charles William 13 Jun 1884 - 27 Dec 1957 CCR 2 Jan 1958 p1
Funeral services for Charles William Dye, 73, who died Friday, December 27, at
Osteopathic Hospital were held December 30, at 11 a.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. He was a retired employee of the Kansas City Power & Light Co.
and had been an invalid the past 12 years. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. James

Newman of Sparta, with whom he made his home and with Miss Daisy Dye of Arlington,
Texas; one brother, Marvin Dye of Los Angeles, Calif, and a number of nieces and
nephews.
Dye, Clifford Cecil 5 Aug 1915 - 6 Feb 2004 CCH-N 10 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of John Henry & Florence Lovina (Simmons) Dye; married 5 Aug 1937
Esther Lorene Kelly]
Clifford Cecil Dye, 88, Ava, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Cox Medical Center
South in Springfield. He was born Aug. 5, 1915, near Girdner in Douglas County. Dye
was the son of John Henry and Florence Lovina (Simmons) Dye. As a child he attended
Anchor and Excelsior schools, and the local Sweden churches in the Sweden community.
As a young man, he attended several churches and revivals within the local area. Then in
1934 or 1935 in Sycamore, Mo., Brother Dewey Smith, a family friend, was holding a
very large and inspirational revival where Dye gave his heart and life to Christ. For many
years he attended the Sweden Congregational Methodist Church in the Sweden
community, serving for several years as a song leader, a Sunday School Superintendent
and a deacon. On Aug. 5, 1937, he was united in marriage to Esther Lorene Kelly and to
this union three sons were born. In 1959 he moved his family to Ava, where he became a
member of the Ava General Baptist Church serving as a deacon for many years as long as
his health permitted him to attend. Dye was a local building contractor, building many
homes and business throughout the Ava area. Due to his outstanding reputation as a
builder, customers sometimes waited for months in order to have Dye as their building
contractor. In November of 2002, Dye was admitted to Cox Medical Center South due to
a fall resulting in a broken hip. After he was released from the hospital he resided at
Heart of the Ozarks Health Care Center, Ava, where he remained until his health
deteriorated in February 2004. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and
three brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Esther Dye, of the home;
three sons, Glenn Dye and wife Betty, Sand Springs, Okla., Terry Dye and wife Cindy,
Walterboro, S.C., and Tony Dye and wife Julie, Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters Beulah
Heatherly, Ozark, and Eula Peterson, Lebanon; one brother Harley Dye and wife Eula
Mae, Ava; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and
many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Feb. 10 in the
Ava General Baptist Church, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ava, with Rev. Oren Alcorn and Alva Thurman officiating. Burial was in the Ava
Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 9 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava.
The Dye Family requests memorial donations to the Ava General Baptist Church or the
Douglas County Museum, C/O Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box 65, Ava, MO
65608.
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Dye, Delbert 2 Jun 1912 - 24 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of James G. & Mary (Bilyeu) Dye; married Roberta]
Delbert Dye, 75, of Highlandville, died at 6:00 a.m. Dec. 24 in his home
following an illness of several months. Services for Mr. Dye were held Sunday at the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Mr. Dye was born June 2, 1912, the son of James and Mary Dye. A retired

farmer, he resided in the Highlandville area most of his life. He is survived by his wife,
Roberta; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Phyllis Cobb, Springfield; a step granddaughter; two step
great-grand-children; a brother, Ernest Dye, Highlandville; and two sisters, Mrs. Ina
Biers, Highlandville, and Mrs. Onita Whitlock, Nixa.
Dye, Ernest M. 2 Nov 1909 - 30 Mar 1996 CCH-N 3 Apr 1996
[Note: Son of James G. and Mary (Bilyeu) Dye; married 11 Aug 1934 Lucille Zeigler]
Ernest M. Dye, age 86, of Highlandville, died Saturday, March 30, 1996 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born November 2, 1909 in
Chestnutridge and was the son of James G. and Mary (Bilyeu) Dye. He continued to live
throughout his life in the Chestnutridge and Highlandville areas and was united in
marriage to Lucille Zeigler on August 11, 1934. He became a Christian in the early
1930's. Mr. Dye worked as a farmer and carpenter. Survivors include: his wife, Lucille;
three children and their spouses, Jimmy and Natha Lea Dye, Glenn and Carolyn Dye and
Bonnie and George Bishop, all of Highlandville; six grandchildren; eleven greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Ina Biers, Highlandville, and Onita Whitlock, Nixa. He
was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Delbert Dye. Funeral services will be
held today, April 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Randy Milnes and Rev.
Bruce Herion officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Dye, Evelyn M. (Monger) 29 Mar 1907 - 17 Feb 1990 OH 22 Feb 1990
[Note: Daughter of Joseph George & Cora Belle (Anderson) Monger; married George
William Dye 5 Feb 1898 - 12 Jan 1984]
Evelyn Dye, 82, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 1990, in the home of a son, Tom Dye. A
lifelong resident of the Sparta community, she was a member of the Sparta Church of
Christ. She and her husband, George, who preceded her in death in 1984, operated a farm
near Sparta for many years. She is survived by two sons, Tom Dye, Springfield, and
William H. Dye, Sparta; two brothers, Jack Monger, Nixa, and Jay Monger, Ava; four
sisters, Anges Johns, Sparta, Lucille Collins, Ozark, and Katy May, Mesa, Ariz.; six
grandchildren; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Dye, Fred Raymond 11 Nov 1902 - 31 Mar 1992 NNE 8 Apr 1992
[Note: Son of Thomas Robert & Ida May (Farmer) Dye; married 1931 Agnes Lucille
Workman 12 Jul 1904 - 27 Apr 1997]
Fred R. Dye, 89, Ozark, away Tuesday, March 31, in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. He was born Nov, 11, 1902, in Sparta, and was the son of Tom and Ida Dye.
In 1931, he married Agnes Workman. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary
March 23. He spent his first 16 years on the farm, and later operated Dye's Grocery Store
in Sparta for 10 years. He owned and operated bait, tackle and sporting goods stores in
Forsyth and later in Kimberling City. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Tonya Rae Dye. Survivors include his wife,
Agnes; a daughter, Roberta Roberts, and her husband, Pete, Springfield; three
grandchildren, Larry Roberts, Paula Phillips, and Debbie Fax; and four great-grandsons.
Services were held Friday, April 3 in Adams Funeral Home with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.

Dye, Garland Galena 10 Nov 1912 - 20 Dec 2002 CCH-N 1 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of John & Florence (Simmons) Dye; married 25 Aug 1933 Lula May Walker
9 Aug 1914 - 4 May 2003]
Garland Galena Dye, 90, Ozark, died Dec. 20, 2002, in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. He was born Nov. 10, 1912, in the Sweden community of Douglas County, the
son of John and Florence (Simmons) Dye. On Aug. 25, 1933, he and Lula May Walker
were married. Mr. Dye retired from Mid-Am Dairies. Survivors include his wife, Lula,
residing in Ozark Nursing and Care Center; three children and their spouses, Pauline and
Stanley Brooke, Jerry and Jane Dye, and. Donnal and Janet Dye, all of Ozark; seven
grandchildren, Ava Hamm, Tammi Waterman, Joy Mosher, Tim McCormack, Cindy
Reed, Shanie McKnelly, and Shannon Dye; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Clifford Dye and Harley Dye; and two sisters, Beulah
Heatherly and Eula Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter,
Virginia Watkins; two grandsons, Gary Ritter and Jerry Brooke; two brothers, Tommy
Dye and Henry Dye; and two sisters, Melissa Welton, and Fila Thurman. A graveside
funeral was at 10 a.m. Dec. 23, in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day
officiating.
Dye, Gladys K. (Brady) 1 Jun 1915 - 20 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lewis & Myrtle (Warner) Brady; married Delbert Frank Dye]
Mrs. Gladys K. Dye, 45, died at 7:35 p.m. Monday at her home near
Highlandville following a long illness. Mrs. Dye was a member of the first Central
Baptist Church and the Highlandville W. W.P.F.A.. She is survived by her husband,
Delbert; her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Kay Williams, Highlandville and one sister, Mrs.
Clifford Haslip, Ozark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Leo Kachel officiating. Burial will be in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Dye, James G. 26 May 1880 - 13 Apr 1956
CCR 19 Apr 1956 p4
[Note: married Mary Bilyeu]
Funeral services for James G. Dye, 75 who died Friday, April 13, at the home of a
son, Delbert Dye, near Highlandville, were held Sunday, April 15 at 2:30 p.m. in the
Greenmound Church with Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was
preceded in death by his wife, the former Mary Bilyeu and one son. Survivors include
two sons, Delbert and Ernest, both of Highlandville; two daughters, Mrs. One Whitlock
of Nixa and Mrs. Ina Winslow of Highlandville; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren
and other relatives.
Dye, James Richard 29 Nov 1959 - 14 Sep 2003 CCH-N 14 Sept 2003
[Note: Son of Lola (Chapman) & James Lee Dye]
James Richard Dye, 43, Ava, died Sept. 14, 2003, in Sparta. He was born Nov.
29, 1959, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Lola (Chapman) and James Lee Dye. Dye was a selfemployed stonemason for approximately 20 years. He spent his youth in Tulsa, Okla.,
and his summer vacations in Missouri at his Grandma and Grandpa Chapman's house.
After leaving Tulsa, he moved to Missouri and became his granddad's right-hand man.

Dye was a caring father and sincerely loved his 13-year-old daughter, Carly.
Dye
was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his daughter, Carly Dawn Akers,
Grove, Okla.; his mother, Lola Wentzel, Sparta; two sisters, Mary Jean Al-Khald and
Rhonda Naveck and husband Martin, all of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Jerry Dye, Sparta;
many nieces, nephews and caring friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Hall
Cemetery, High Lonesome.
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Dye, Jess W. 2 Sep 1921 - 20 Aug 2006 SN-L 24 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Edward & Nellie Dye; married 3 Dec 1952 Norma Clark]
Jess W. Dye, age 87, died August 20, 2006, at Springfield, Mo. He was born Sept.
2, 1921, the son of Edward and Nellie Dye of St. Louis, Mo. He was preceded in death by
his parents; three brothers, Vernie, Ray and Charles Dye; and three sisters, Cora Gaede,
May Bartlett and Ruth Crass. Jess was a decorated World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He
attended Kinser Chapel, Springfield, Mo., was a member of Polar Star-Rose Hill Masonic
Lodge, St. Louis County, Mo., and a member of Disabled American Veterans, WIT,
Winnie Mo Tasca, The Ozark Winnies, and the Used To Be RVers. Jess was married to
Norma Clark Dec. 3, 1952, at Pocahontas, Ark. He was a devoted husband, brother,
brother-in-law, uncle and friends. Jess also loved motorhoming, nature, history, pets and
wildlife. Jess is survived by his wife, Norma, of 53 years; four sisters, all of Mo., Effie
Cox, Springfield, Carrie Gaede, Elsinore, Ruby Deatherage, Florissant, and Virginia
McCune, St. Peters; two brothers-in-law, Sherman and wife, Lillian Crass, Conway, Ark.,
and Henry Clark, Sparta, Mo.; three sisters-in-law, Lucille and Raymond Jackson,
Springfield; Audrey Barr, Mesa, Ariz., and Nona and Michael Stephens, Springfield; and
his very special to him nieces and nephews, and many friends. Services will be Friday,
Aug. 25, at 2 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to Kinser Chapel Church, Springfield, Mo.
Dye, Lula May (Walker) 9 Aug 1914 - 4 May 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ruffus & Ella (Harris) Walker; married 25 Aug 1933 Garland Galena
Dye]
Lula May Dye, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2003 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born August 9, 1914 near Ava, the daughter of Ruffus
and Ella (Harris) Walker. On August 25, 1933 she and Garland Galena Dye were
married. Survivors include three children and their spouses, Pauline and Stanley Brooke,
Jerry and Jane Dye and Donnal and Janet Dye, all of Ozark; seven grandchildren, Ava
Hamm, Tammi Waterman, Joy Mosher, Tim McCormack, Cindy Reed, Shanie
McKnelly, and Shannon Dye; fourteen great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; three brothers, Clifford Walker and Sammy Walker, both of Ava, and
Leroy Walker, Rockaway Beach; and a sister, Alice Rippee, Ava. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Garland, on December 20, 2002; a daughter, Virginia Watkins;
two grandsons, Gary Ritter and Jerry Brooke; a sister, Ruby Walker; and her parents. A
graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hopedale Cemetery with Rev. Clifford
Day officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Friends may call at the funeral home from 1-6 p.m. on Tuesday. The casket will remain
closed at all times. Springfield News-Leader, May 6, 2003.
Dye, Margaret Frances “Maggie” (Walters) Chaves 27 Oct 1888 - 21 Nov 1967
CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & Castella P (Conn) Walters - Castella later married Stevenson ;
married first a Mr. Chaves; married second Lum Dye 2 Aug 1885 - 18 Jan 1982]
Mrs. Frances Dye, 79, Ozark, a lifelong Christian County residents, died at 7:15
p.m. Tuesday, November 21, in Mercy Villa where she had been a patient six months.
She was a member of the New Haven Church. Surviving are her husband, Lum; a son,
Sam Chaves, Fairbanks, Alaska; a daughter Mrs. Frances Vawter, Fresno, Calif.; 12
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating, Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Dye, Natha Lea (Cox) 2 Jan 1938 - 18 Dec 1999 CCH-N 29 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Ted & Mary Magdalene (Lee) Cox; married 22 Mar 1953 James H.
Dye]
Natha Lea Dye, age 61, of Highlandville, died Saturday, December 18, 1999. She
was born January 2, 1938 in the Abesville Community and was the daughter of Ted Cox
and Mary Magdalene (Lee) Cox. On March 22, 1953 she and James H. Dye were
married. Natha Lea was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Highlandville. She
had been a member of the Christian County Extension Club and helped with 4-H Clubs.
She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Survivors include: her
husband, Jim; two children, Kim Dye and his wife, Brenda, and Dianna Price and her
husband, Eric, all of Highlandville; six grandchildren, Gail Dye, Kevin Dye, Daniel
Price, Steven Price, Betsy Dye, and Emily Dye; a bother Clell Cox and his wife, Donna,
Salem, Arkansas; her mother-in-law, Lucille Dye, Highlandville; nieces, nephews, other
relatives and many friends. Her parents and father-in-law, Ernest Dye preceded her in
death. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 1999 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa with Pastor George Bishop and Pastor Rick Washam officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery.
Dye, Randolph 25 Apr 1894 - 24 Feb 1976 OH 4 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: Son of James Wesley “Tank” & Mary Ella (Atterberry) Dye; married Clarice
Ineze Harp]
CHESTNUTRIDGE - Randolph Dye, 81, Chestnutridge, died at 5:19 p.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Dye was a veteran of
World War I with the Army and was a member of the New Haven General Baptist
Church east of here. Survivors include his wife Clarice; two sons, Burless of Seymour
and Gaylord of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Erma Roluff, Weimar, Calif.; two step-sons,
Ron Young, Las Vegas, Nev. and Doyle Young, Sacramento, Calif.; 18 grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren. Services for Randolph Dye, 81, Chestnutridge, were at 2:30
p.m. Saturday in the New Haven General Baptist Church with the Rev. Elmer Davis
officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND

Dye, Randolph 25 Apr 1894 - 24 Feb 1976 OH 18 Mar 1976 p11
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the prayers, cards, flowers,
food and all acts of kindness during the death of our loved one, Randolph Dye. May God
bless each of You. The Randolph Dye Family.
Dye, Roy L. 5 Mar 1889 - 22 Apr 1951 CCR 26 Apr 1951
[Note: Son of James W. & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Arterberry) Dye; married Verda E. 17 Oct
1891 - 5 Nov 1976]
Roy Dye, 62, son of the late J. W. and Ella Dye, died in his home in Spokane
Sunday morning following a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Christian county
and a member of Chestnut Ridge Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his
widow, Mrs. Verda Anderson Dye; two daughters, Mrs. Louis Holt of Reeds Spring and
Mrs. Herschel Barnhart of Spokane; his mother, Mrs. Ella Dye of Spokane; a brother,
Randolph Dye of Chestnut Ridge; and three sisters, Mrs. Isham Melton of Spokane, Mrs.
Guy Paxton of San Angelo, TX, and Mrs. Virgil Garner of Chelsea, OK. Services were
held Tuesday in Chestnut Ridge Baptist church. Burial was in Schupbach cemetery under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Dye, Shelton 13 Jul 1966 - 13 Jul 1966 CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Tom & ? (Shelton) Dye]
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dye, Springfield, died early Thursday in Burge
Protestant Hospital, shortly after birth. Besides the parents, he is survived by two
brothers, Scott and Danny and a sister, Susan, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. George Dye, Sparta; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Shelton,
Granite City, Ill. Adams-Lakin of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Dye, Thomas Robert 3 Sep 1868 - 18 Dec 1947 CCR 25 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas & Rosanna (Woolen) Dye; married 2 Sep 1896 Ida May Farmer
3 Nov 1873 - 13 Mar 1955]
Thomas Robert Dye, 79, prominent farmer of the Sparta community, died Dec. 18
at his home near Sparta. The son of Thomas and Rosanna Dye, he was born at Oskaloosa,
Iowa, on Sept. 3, 1868. In 1896, he was married to Ida May Farmer, and to this union
were born two sons, George and Fred, both of Sparta, and one daughter, Mrs. Mayme
Burrows. He is survived by his wife and children, one brother, Homer Dye of New
Sharon, Iowa, one sister, Mrs. Rose Piersol of Grinnell, Iowa, eight grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Dec. 20 at the Sparta Baptist church,
conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes, with burial in Sparta cemetery under direction of the
Sparta Funeral Home. Masonic services were conducted at the grave.
Dye, Tonya Rae 25 Aug 1938 - 10 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p1
[Note: Daughter of Fred Raymond & Agnes (Workman) Dye]
Local School Teacher Body Found In Lake
Services were held Monday for Miss Tonya Rae Dye, 38, of 2146 South Fairway
whose body was found in Table Rock Lake Friday. Stone County Coroner Gary Stumpff
said Miss Dye’s body was recovered about 5 p.m. near the Mo 13 bridge near Kimberling
City. Stumpff said the cause of death was undetermined. James R. Barnes, Stone County

sheriff is conducting an investigation into the death. He said he would wait until after an
autopsy was performed before setting a date for an inquest. Results of the autopsy
haven’t been released as yet. Sheriff Barnes said person in a boat discovered the body. He
said she had not been reported missing to his office. A second grade teacher at Ozark,
Miss Dye had also taught at Raytown and Hickman Mills. She had attended school at
Sparta and Forsyth and was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University. She had
suffered from arthritis since she was 14, according to a funeral home spokesman.
Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dye, Ozark and a sister, Mrs. Roberta
Roberts, Strafford. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
AND
Dye, Tonya Rae 25 Aug 1938 - 10 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
We wish to thank each and every one for the kindness and concern shown our
family during the death of our daughter and sister, Tonya Rae Dye. We wish to thank
everyone for food, cards, visits, calls, flowers and prayers, also any and all help we
received. The Family of Tonya Rae Dye. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dye; Mr. and Mrs. Pete
Roberts and Debbie; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Roberts; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Phillips.
Dye, Verda E. (Anderson) 17 Oct 1891 - 5 Nov 1976 OH 11 Nov 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Mary E. (Hancock) Anderson; married Roy Dye 5 Mar
1889 - 22 Apr 1951]
SPOKANE - Services for Mrs. Verda E. Dye, 85, Spokane, were at 2 p.m. Today
in Chestnutridge Baptist church with the Rev. Raymond Loyd officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane, under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Dye died at
1:05 a.m. Friday in Springfield Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a member of
Chestnutridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Dye was a native of the Christian Center community
near Ozark and moved to Chestnutridge before moving to Spokane in 1948. Surviving are
two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Barnhart, Spokane and Mrs. Imogene Holt, Reeds Spring and
a sister, Mrs. Joe Payne, Nixa.
AND
Dye, Verda E. (Anderson) 17 Oct 1891 - 5 Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p10
May God Bless each of you for your kind words and deeds during the loss of our
beloved mother, Verda Dye. Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers, food, cards
and visits. A special thanks to Rev. Raymond Loyd and Rev. Bill Lancaster for their
word of comfort and to Betty and Mark Swadley for their music at mother’s memorial
services. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Barnhart. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Holt.
AND
Dye, Verda E. 17 Oct 1891 - 5 Nov 1976 OH 13 Oct 1977 p12
In memory of our loving mother, Verda Dye, who went on to heaven, November
5, 1976 “Happy Birthday!” dear Mother in heaven, October 17th is your special day.
Celebrate it this year with Jesus in that beautiful land far away. You left us with so many
fond memories, we think of you all day and night long. But someday we will be together
and celebrate together with Song, Your daughters, Lorene and Imogene.
Dyer, Ada (Allen) 6 Apr 1906 - 8 Oct 1972 CCR 12 Oct 1972 p1

[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Anna Elizabeth (Bailey) Allen; married Wilson Earl Dyer]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Dyer of Ontario, Calif. were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday
in Ontario. Burial was there also. Mrs. Dyer died at 5:05 a.m. Sunday in a nursing home
at Ontario following a long illness. She was a former resident of Springfield and a native
of Ozark. Survivors include a son, Wilson Earl Dyer, II, of Oakland, Calif. and two
sisters, Mrs. Alma Morrisett of Ontario, Calif. and Mrs. Lucille King of Kansas City,
Kan.
Dyer, George T. 1 Dec 1902 - 13 Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p2
NIXA - Services for George T. Dyer, 74, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Mr. Dyer died early Monday at his home after an apparent heart attack. He
was a member of the Methodist Church and worked as a carpenter. He is survived by two
brothers, Samuel of Ayrshire, Iowa. and Robert of Curlew, Iowa and three sisters, Mrs.
Mary Ward, Curlew, Iowa, Mrs. Lillian Marker, Booneville, Ark. and Mrs. Anna
Needham, Placerville, Calif.
Dyjor, Mary Burgdorf 1904 - 6 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
Mary Burgdorf Dyjor, 83, of Nixa, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Dyjor will be held in Collinsville,
Illinois.
Dykes, James W. 12 Dec 1980 - 15 Jan 2006 SN-L 17 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Ron & Bettie Dykes]
James went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 15, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. after
battling Friedreich's Ataxia for several years. James was born December 12, 1980, in
McKinney, Texas. James graduated from Chanute Christian Academy, Chanute, Kansas,
in May 1999. He graduated from OTC in 2002 and achieved one of his lifelong goals of
graduating from MSU in the Spring of 2005. Following graduation, he remained active
with Campus Crusade for Christ as well as a Bible study leader at the "Potter's House."
James was actively involved with James River Assembly of God Church for over five
years. James was employed by the "Dixie Stampede Family" for five seasons where he
was honored as "Cast Member of the Year" in 2002. In the Fall of 2002, he was the
recipient of the MDA Greater Ozarks Personal Achievement Award. James is survived
by his parents, Ron and Bettie Dykes, and one brother, Jason, of Greenfield; a sister,
Shona and husband, Rodney Crays; a nephew, Devin; two nieces, Crystal and Rachel, of
Humboldt, Kan. Also surviving are grandparents, Everett and Margaret Dykes, of Great
Bend, Kan.; and a grandmother, Wilma MarshHutchings and husband, Harold, of Kansas
City, Kan. A host of friends and extended family were also an important part of James'
life. James was preceded in death by one sister, Ronna; a grandfather, Carl Marsh; and an
uncle, Randy Dykes. Funeral services, under the care of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service
at Rivermonte, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at James River
Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at 4 p.m. in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in
Kansas City, Kan. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the James W. Dykes Scholarship Fund at MSU with envelopes

provided at the funeral home. Online personal condolences may be made at www.thiemeshadel.com.
Dysart, Bobby S. 1929 - 6 Jun 2005 SN-L 8 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Samuel & Eula Dysart; married 1955 Shirley]
Bobby S. Dysart, 75, of Nixa, Mo., went home to be with his Lord June 6, 2005,
after a short illness in Cox Hospital. Bob was born in 1929 to Samuel and Eula Dysart in
Fayette, Mo. He served his country in Korea and was honorably discharged in 1952 from
the United States Army. Bob retired from Phillips Petroleum in Kansas City, Kan., after
35 years, then finished his career with Sun Oil Company in Tulsa, Okla., in 1991. He was
a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church of Springfield, Mo. He was preceded
in death by his parents and four brothers. Survived by his wife of 50 years, Shirley; two
daughters, Jayne Murphy and husband, Paul, and Carrie Hoffman and husband, Joe; four
grandchildren, Kyle Murphy, Brooke Murphy, Chris Hoffman, and Kathryn Hoffman;
sister, Betty Shields of Holt, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held
Thursday, June 9, in Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to
12 p.m. with services immediately following. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Wesley United Methodist Church building fund or a charity of personal choosing in care
of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Dziwanowski, Mark Anthony 13 Nov 1957 - 18 Nov 2005 SN-L 21 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Walter John & Mary (Griczin) Dziwanowski; married 2 Nov 1996 Sherry
Thomas]
Mark Anthony Dziwanowski, 48, Billings, passed away at 11:36 p.m. Friday,
November 18, 2005, at his home after a 3.5 year, courageous battle with pancreatic
cancer. He was born November 13, 1957, in Marietta, Ohio, to Walter John Dziwanowski
and Mary Griczin Dziwanowski. Mark served in the U.S. Navy for six years. He was
united in marriage to Sherry Thomas on November 2, 1996. He is survived by his wife,
Sherry, and two children, Nicholas and Jadyn, all of the home; his mother and step-father,
Mary and Bill Revere, Seffner, Fla.; sister, Loretta Anderson, Edgemere, Md.; brother
and sister-in-law, Paul and Debbie Dziwanowski, Glen Burnie, Md.; brother and sisterin-law, Eric and Amelia Dziwanowski, Bentonville, Ark.; sister and brother-in-law, Julia
and Ernesto Cancio, Seffner, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, at St. Peter's Evangelical UCC, Billings, with
Rev. Doug Burwick officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, at Meadors Chapel, Billings. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund for Nicholas and Jadyn
Dziwanowski at the Bank of Billings.

Eads, Howard A. 4 Sep 1914 - 26 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: married Opal]
Services for Howard A. Eads. 64, San Bernito, Texas, were held last Saturday in
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Edward Efink officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville
Cemetery. Mr. Eads died Feb. 26 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in San
Antonio, Texas after a long illness. He was been a meatcutter at Reeds Spring and
Mountain View. He was a U. S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife, Opal.
Eakin, Ida May (Vuille) 5 Aug 1910 - 10 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Edna Pearl (Geiwitz) Vuille; married R. Earl Eakin]
Ida May Eakin, 82, Ozark, died Thursday, Sept. 10, in Cox Medical Center South.
She was born Aug. 5, 1910, at St. Joseph, the daughter of Harry and Edna Pearl Geiwitz
Vuille. She lived most of her life in the Springfield area. She was retired from the Foreign
Mission Department of the World Headquarters of Assemblies of God Church. She was
a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. She was preceded in death
by her husband, R. Earl Eakin. Survivors include her son, Nathan Eakin and his wife,
Carolyn, Maryland Height. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 12, at White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Joseph the. Worker Catholic Church.
Eakins, Alvin Homer 29 Aug 1885 - 2 Sep 1954 CCR 9 Sep 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Rufus L. and Martha Jane (Kessinger) Eakins; married Nov 1906 Pearl
Meadows]
Alvin Home Eakins, son of Rufus L. and Martha Jane Eakins, was born August
29, 1885 near Ozark. He died Thursday, September 2, 1954 at the age of 60 years at his
home in Ozark after a lingering illness. In November of 1906, he was united in marriage
to Pearl Meadows who preceded him in death in 1949. Eleven children were born into
this union, two preceding their parents in death, Ray, 3 years of age and Genevieve, a
babe of 3 months, Mrs. Eakins was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors
include six sons and three daughters: Beulah, Paul and Gene of the home; Guy and Rex
of Ozark; Kenneth of Chicago, Ill.; Leo, Mrs. Clara Wade and Mrs. Fay Thomas of
Springfield, Mo; his mother, Martha Jane Eakins of Springfield; 16 grandchildren; two
brothers, Pete of Turner, Kan. and Jack of Tahlequah, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Nola
Forgey of Springfield, Mo and Mrs. Bea Page of Monte Vista, Colo. Funeral services
were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel by Rev. Harold Hurst who used
as his text Psalm 23:1. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home.
Eakins, Andrew Jack 18 Dec 1892 - Aug 1971 CCR 26 Aug 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Rufus L. and Martha Jane (Kessinger) Eakins]
Andrew “Jack” Eakins, 78, of Forsyth, formerly of Springfield and Ozark, died at
8:30 p.m. in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Eakins was a retired drilling
contractor and a member of the VFW. He was a Navy veteran of World War I. Surviving
are four daughters, Mrs. Faith Bradshaw, Tulda, Okla., Mrs. Jane Anderson, Olive
Branch, Miss., Mrs. Jacqueline Peter, Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Miriam Rachels,

Memphis, Tenn,; a sister, Mrs. Bea Page, Monte Vista, Colo.; and eight grandchildren.
Graveside services for Mr. Eakins will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at National Cemetery
under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home.
Eakins, Galen Dale 14 Jul 1949 - 27 Mar 1973 OH 29 Mar 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Guy David & Martha Jane (Doss) Eakins; married 24 Dec 1968 Faye Ann
Rowland]
Crash Claims Sparta Man
A 23-year old Sparta man, injured in a crash Sunday, died Tuesday morning about
8:30 at St. John’s Hospital. Galen Dale Eakins suffered head and internal injuries in the
crash which occurred near Lake Springfield. Eakins’ car near the 65-60 junction at Lake
Springfield, skidded into a guard rail, zoomed into the air, nose-dived into a culvert and
flipped end over end several times before stopping 146 feet from the road. Eakins, a
mechanic and owner of a garage in Ozark, is survived by his wife, Faye Ann, a son John
and a daughter, Angela, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy D. Eakins; his
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Doss, Ozark; eight brothers, Guy and Steven of Sparta, David,
Charles, James, Timothy, Jonathan and Mark, of Ozark and two sisters, Mrs. Janet
Heatherly, Ozark and Mrs. Mary Jo Kendall, Springfield. Burial will be in Ozark
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
AND
Eakins, Galen Dale 14 Jul 1949 - 27 Mar 1973 OH 31 Mar 1977 p10
IN MEMORY OF GALEN DALE EAKINS, WHO DIED March 27, 1973
Son, through the memories in our heart, We’ve never truly been apart and as the
days do dim the sorrow. Our loving memories will last for all tomorrow. Guy & Martha
Eakins & Family.
Eakins, Martha Jane (Doss) 9 Nov 1920 - 13 Mar 2005 SN-L 15 Mar 2005 & SN-L
16 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of John Emerson & Mary Lucinda (Brown) Doss; married Guy David
Eakins 10 Mar 1911 - 13 Jul 1986]
Martha Jane Eakins, 84, Sparta, passed away at home on Sunday, March 13,
2005. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2005, in Ozark Full Gospel
Church. Burial will follow in Ozark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Eakins, Martha Jane (Kessinger) 15 Aug 1865 - 28 Jan 1955 CCR 3 Feb 1955 p5
[Note: married 1884 Rufus L. Eakins]
Funeral services for Martha Jane (Kessinger) Eakins, 89, who died Friday,
January 28, were held Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with
Rev. Harold Hurst, pastor of the Ozark Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. In 1884 she was
married to Rufus L. Eakins and to this union were born four sons and two daughters. In
early life, she united with the Prospect Baptist Church, later moving her membership to
the First Baptist Church at Ozark where it remained until her death. Survivors include
two sons, Pete Eakins of Turner, Kan. and Jack Eakins of Tahlequah, Okla.; two

daughters, Beulah Page of Monte Vista, Colo. and Nola Forgey of Springfield, Mo.; 27
grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Ida Tindle of Springfield; other
relatives and a host of friends.
Eakins, Paul 5 Oct 1908 - 3 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Alvin. Homer & Pearl (Meadows) Eakins]
Paul Eakins, 79, of Ozark, died at 2:40 a.m: July 3 at Cox Medical Center South
after a short illness. Services for Mr. Eakins were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the
Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Eakins was born Oct. 5, 1908 to Homer and Pearl Eakins. He was a
lifelong resident of Ozark and was a member of Graystone Chapel. Survivors include one
brother, Dr. J. Kenneth Eakins, San Raphael, California; three sisters, Clara Wade,
Beulah Eakins and Faye Thomas, all of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews.
Eakins, Pearl (Meadows) 22 Jul 1881 - 27 Oct 1949 CCR 3 Nov 1949
[Note: Daughter of Christopher & Sophronia (St. Clair) Meadows; married 22 Nov 1906
Alvin Homer Eakins 29 Aug 1885 - 2 Sep 1954]
Pearl Eakins, daughter of Christopher and Sophronia Meadows, was born July 22,
1888, at Christian County near Ozark Mo. She died Thursday, Oct. 27, at the age of 61
years at her home in Ozark after a lingering illness. In November of 1908, she married
Homer Eakins and to that union was born eleven children, two preceding their mother in
death, Roy, 7 years of age; Genevieve, a babe of three months. Mrs. Eakins was a
member of the Prospect Baptist church since early girlhood. Survivors include the
husband, Homer Eakins; six sons and three daughters, Beulah, Paul and Gena of the
home, Guy of Sparta, Mo., Rex of Ozark, Kenneth of Wheaton, Ill., Leo, Mrs. Clara Wad
and Mrs. Fay Thomas of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Dave Meadows of
Dinuba, Calif.; three half-brothers, Mart and Jesse Meadows of Corona, Calif., and Rube
Meadows of Branson; and one half-sister, Mrs. Nola Smith, of Daggett, Calif. Mrs.
Eakins was a lover of flowers as her yard depicted from early spring to late autumn and it
gave her great pleasure to share her choicest varieties with neighbors and friends. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Ozark Baptist church by Rev. Harold
Hurst, who used as his text, “He is Faithful that Promised,” Heb. 10:23. Burial was in the
Ozark cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Bearers were Bert Bridges,
Hobert Melton, Hurley Thornburg, Everett Melton, Kessinger, Herman Studt, and Homer
Rainey. God hath not promised skies always blue. Flower-strewn pathways all our lives
through. God hath not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without
pain. But God hath promised strength for the day. Rest for the laborer, light on the way.
Grace for the trial, help from above. Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
Eakins, Richard Lee “Rick”, Jr. 28 Jul 1963 - 10 Aug 2004 SN-L 12 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Richard Lee & Mary (Hedgpeth) Eakins; married 16 Apr 1988 Janice
Turner]
Richard Lee (Rick) Eakins Jr., age 41, of Republic, passed away Tuesday, Aug.
10, 2004, in his home. He was born July 20, 1963, the son of Richard Lee and Mary
(Hedgpeth) Eakins. He graduated from Hillcrest High School and served the country he
loved in the U.S. Air Force as a fireman. On April 16, 1988, he and Janice Turner were

united in marriage. Rick was an Insurance Claims Adjuster. He was attending college. He
loved his Lord and his family. He most recently attended Republic Assembly of God
Church. He enjoyed playing the trumpet in church. He enjoyed sports and was a youth
football coach in Nixa and Republic for fourteen years, and assisted with high school
football teams. He also taught girls fast pitch softball. He was a devoted fan of the Chiefs
and Cardinal Teams. He was a member of the Emergency Management Team in Republic
and was an avid "storm chaser." Survivors include his wife, Janice; five children,
Samantha, Kyle and Ashley Eakins, all of the home, Richard Lee Eakins III, Norman,
Okla., and Russel Eakins, Brighton, Colo.; his parents, Richard and Mary Eakins, Nixa; a
brother, Shawn Eakins and his wife, Kathy, Fair Grove; a sister, Robin Hibi and her
husband, David, Nixa; grandmothers, Emogene Hedgpeth, Rogersville, and Ila Eakins,
Nixa; his mother-in-law, Eura Turner, Republic; two nephews, Justin and Brandon
Eakins; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by
grandfathers, Ivan Hedgpeth and Rex Eakins; and his father-in-law, Vaughn Turner.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, in Nixa First Baptist Church with Dr.
Richard Eakins and Rev. Leo Fitts officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery,
Republic. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Rick Eakins Memorial Fund for the benefit of his children's
education in care of Countryside Bank, 520 E. Elm, P.O. Box 460, Republic, MO 65738.
AND
Eakins, Richard Lee, Jr. 20 Jul 1963 - 10 Aug 2004 CCH-N 18 Aug 2004
Richard Lee "Rick" Eakins, Jr., 41, Republic, died Tuesday, Aug. 10 in his home.
He was born July 20, 1963, the son of Richard Lee and Mary (Hegpeth) Eakins. He
graduated from Hillcrest High School and served the country he loved in the U.S. Air
Force as a fireman. On April 16, 1988, he and Janice Turner were united in marriage.
Rick was an insurance claims adjuster. He was attending college. He loved his Lord and
his family. He most recently attended Republic Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed
playing the trumpet in church. He enjoyed sports and was a youth football coach in Nixa
and Republic for 14 years, and assisted with high school football teams. He also taught
girls' fast-pitch softball. He was a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis
Cardinals. He was a member of the Emergency Management Team in Republic and was
an avid storm-chaser. Survivors include: His wife, Janice; five children, Samantha, Kyle
and Ashley Eakins, all of the home, Richard Lee Eakins III, Norman, Okla., and Russel
Eakins, Brighton, Colo; his parents, Richard and Mary Eakins, Nixa; a brother, Shawn
Eakins and wife Kathy, Fair Grove; a sister, Robin Hibi and husband David, Nixa;
grandmothers, Emogene Hedgpeth, Rogersville, and Ila Eakins, Nixa; his mother-in-law,
Eura Turner, Republic; two nephews, Justin and Brandon Eakins; aunts; uncles; cousins;
and many friends. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Ivan Hedgpeth and Rex
Eakins, and his father-in-law, Vaughn Turner. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Friday, Aug.
13 in Nixa First Baptist Church with Dr. Richard Eakins and the Rev. Leo Fitts
officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Arrangements were made
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Family and friends gathered at the
funeral home on Thursday evening. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rick
Eakins Memorial Fund for the benefit of his children's education in care of Countryside
Bank, 520 E. Elm, PO Box 460, Republic, Mo., 65738.

©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Eakins, Tonya Louise 20 Sep 1974 - 16 May 1976 OH 20 May 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of Stephen W. & Kay Ann (Rowland) Eakins]
SPARTA - Tonya Louise Eakins, 19-month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen
Eakins, Sparta, died at 5 p.m. Sunday after an illness of 11 months. Surviving besides her
parents are two sisters, Penny and Carolyn, both of the home; paternal grandparents, Mrs.
and Mrs. Guy D. Eakins, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Rowland,
Sparta; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Doss, Ozark and maternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Josie Lewallen, Hollister. Services for Tonya Louise Eakins, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Russell Heatherly officiating.
Burial will be in Ozark City Cemetery.
AND
Eakins, Tonya Louise 20 Sep 1974 - 16 May 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p10
We want to thank each and every one for the flowers, cards and contributions
during the time we lost Tonya. We appreciate it very much. Thank you. The Tonya
Eakins Family.
Earl, Elsie Mae (Calkin) 21 June 1909 – 2 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Elvira (Easton) Calkin; married 11 Aug 1958 Erwin Willard
Earl]
Elsie Mae Earl, 88 Nixa, died at 2:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 1997, in
Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa, Mo. Elsie was born June 21, 1909, in Maywood,
Nebraska, the daughter of Walter and Elvira Easton Calkin. She was married to Erwin
Willard Earl, August 11, 1958, in McCook, NE. She is preceded in death by her husband,
Edwin, her parents, and a sister, Leola Dunn. Survivors include a daughter and husband,
Wanda and Joseph Cook, Rockaway Beach, and a brother, Everett Calkin, North Platte,
NE, three grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. No
services are planned. The body will be cremated under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Earls, Johanna "Jody" (Pickett) 7 Feb 1924 - 4 Feb 2006 SN-L 5 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Ina (Peters) Pickett; married 1939 James Harvey Earls 14
Jan 1922 - Nov 1980]
Johanna "Jody" Earls, age 81, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2006.
She was born February 7, 1924, in Springfield, the daughter of Richard and Ina (Peters)
Pickett. She attended school in Springfield, and in 1939 she and James Harvey Earls were
united in marriage. Mrs. Earls loved spending time with her family, and especially
enjoyed all the babies and small children. She looked forward to gardening each year.
Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Linda Lea and David Dawson,
Ozark, and Janice Jo and David Eyler, New Madrid; a sister, Mary Louise Mills,
Springfield; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and two great greatgrandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in
death by a son, John Harvey Earls; a sister, Margaret Jane Arnett; and her parents. A
graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens in Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in Adams Funeral

Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital
through the funeral home.
Earnhart, C. L. “Joe” 1930 - 19 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Clyde & Mattie Earnhart]
C.L. "Joe" Earnhart, 58, of Republic, died Dec. 19 in his home of an apparent
heart attack. Services for Mr. Earnhart were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Meadors
Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Burial followed in Selmore
Cemetery, south of Ozark. Mr., Earnhart was a member of the Republic First Baptist
Church, and had served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. His survivors
include his parents, Clyde and Mattie Earnhart of Republic; and a sister, Imogene Hale,
Springfield.
Earnhart, James Robert “Bob” 20 May 1867 - 9 Apr 1950
James Robert Earnhart, 83, a retired farmer of this community, who has been
critically ill for some time, died at 2:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. John Short of Sparta. Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. “Uncle
Bob”, as he was known to his many friends, suffered a stroke last October and has grown
slowly worse. He was a highly respected citizen and a member of the Hood Methodist
Church. Besides the daughter at whose home he died, he is survived by another daughter,
Mrs. Merle White of Spokane; two sons, Clyde of Republic and Floyd of St. Louis; a
sister, Mrs. Fanny Letz of Hurley; two brothers, Bill of Aurora and John of Marionville;
17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are being held this
afternoon at the Methodist Church with the Rev. E. S. Frazier officiating. Burial will be
in Ponce De Leon Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Earp, Virgil Sidney 2 Sep 1914 - 20 Oct 1966
CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: married Lola “Bobbie”]
Virgil Sidney Earp, 52, a former Ozark resident, died Thursday morning in
Kansas City Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Earp was a carpenter and
made his home in Independence. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lola “Bobbie” Earp of
the home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. James
Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery
Eason, Robert W., Dr. 1922 - 11 Sep 1961 CCR 14 Sep 1961
[Note: married Georgia G.]
Services for Dr. Robert W. Eason, 39, 528 West Catalpa, Springfield who died at
6:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital were at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Christ Episcopal
Church with the Rev. George Wilson officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery
under direction of Herman Lohmeyer. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church. Dr.
Eason was an optometrist and had been a lifelong resident of Springfield with the
exception of the past eight years when he lived in Nixa. He moved back to Springfield in
January of this year. Survivors are his wife, Georgia G.; one son Robert W., Jr. and a
daughter, Georgia Lucille, both of the home; and his mother, Mrs. Lucille W. Eason, of
the home.

Easterday, Charles Richard 7 Jul 1944 - 7 Sep 2005 SN-L 9 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Willard & Lorene Easterday; married 18 Feb 1963 Linda Kay Phillips]
Charles Richard Easterday left this life on September 7, 2005, in the comfort of
his home surrounded by family. Charles was born on July 7, 1944, in Springfield. He
married his high school sweetheart, Linda Kay Phillips, on February 18, 1963. On
November 9, 1970, he became a father to Kevin and later a proud "PaPa" to his grandson,
Darin Kacey. Charles was a kind, loving husband, father, son, brother and PaPa who
blessed his family with his wit and humor. Charles is welcomed in Heaven by his father,
Willard, and brother, Dennis. He is survived by his mother, Lorene Robb; his wife,
Linda; his son, Kevin and wife, Brandi, and their son, Darin; a brother, Roger and wife,
Rita; a sister, Sue and husband, John Edmonds; a sister, Phyllis and husband, Bill
Raymond; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at 6 to
8 p.m. today in Meadors Chapel, Republic. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Meadors
Chapel with burial in Payne Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to St. John's
Hospice.
Eastman, Danny Russell 2 Apr 1962 - 22 Jan 2006 SN-L 24 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of David & Freeda Eastman]
Danny Russell Eastman, was born April 2, 1962, and passed away January 22,
2006. He was preceded in death by his mother, Freeda, in 2003. He is survived by his
father, David Eastman; three sisters and one brother; one brother-in-law; two nieces and
three nephews. Though a simple soul, he loved and was loved by all. A kind and gentle
person with a childlike spirit. Danny left this world much too soon. He will be missed
greatly by all who knew him. Visitation is 10 a.m. Thursday in House-Gregg Funeral
Home, Walnut Ridge, Ark., followed by a graveside service at 11 a.m. A small service
for anyone wishing to attend will be held at Northpark Village in Ozark Friday at 6 p.m.
Eaton, Ava (Laney) 9 Jan 1892 - 1 Jan 1947 CCR 9 Jan 1947 p5
[Note: married 28 Aug 1908 Ollie Eaton]
Mrs. Ava Laney Eaton was born Jan. 9, 1892, and passed away on Jan. 1, 1947, at
her home in the Hurley community. She was united in marriage to Ollie Eaton on Aug.
28, 1908, and to this union were born ten children. One child preceded her in death. She
was converted early in life and placed her membership with the Pentecostal church.
Surviving are her husband, Ollie, nine children, a sister, Mrs. Maude Little of Clever,
three brothers, Mack Laney of Galena, Jerry Laney of Chelsea, Okla., and Harold Laney
of Reedley, Calif. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Hurley school
auditorium, conducted by Rev. Eaton. Burial was in the Short cemetery under direction of
the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Eaton, John Clifford 15 Jan 1911 – 2 Jan 1995 CCH-N 11 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of Charles & Ida Belle (Franklin) Eaton; married Melba who died 2 Apr
1990]
John Clifford Eaton, 83, Potosi, died Monday, Jan. 2, 1995, in Americana
Healthcare Center, Springfield. He was born Jan. 15, 1911, in Undine, the son of Charles
and Ida Belle Franklin Eaton. For years he operated the State Park Marina at Lake

Wappapello. He is preceded in death by his wife, Melba, on April 2, 1990; and four
brothers. Survivors include three sons and their wives, John B. and Linda Eaton, Atlanta,
Ga., Herman and Betty Eaton, Potosi, and Walter and Joyce Eaton, Potosi; a daughter and
her husband, Mary Sue and Dennis Gamble, Blue Springs; eight grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 5, in
Britton Funeral Home, Potosi, with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Burial was in Red
Bud Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Eaton, Louis F. 5 Mar 1855 - 26 Apr 1901
[Note: married Lucinda Price]
Died at his home in Ozark, MO April 26, 1901, at 1:40 p.m. Louis F. Eaton. He
leaves a wife, son Buford, daughter Theresa to mourn his loss. He was born March 5th,
1855 near Knob Lick, Metcalfe, KY, was united in matrimony to Lucinda Price February
28th 1875. He professed faith in the loving Savior over thirteen years ago and was a
member of the M. E. Church South. He was patient and submissive during his long and
painful illness and expressed himself ready to depart. He was a kind, loving husband and
father and a generous friend.
One less at home, The charmed circle broken – a dear face Missed day to day from his
usual place But cleansed, saved, perfected by grace;
One more in heaven.
One less on earth, Its pain, its sorrow and its toil to share One less the pilgrim’s daily
cross to bear One more the crown of the blessed to wear At home in heaven.
The remains were laid to rest in Ozark Cemetery Saturday evening, April 27th,
services being conducted by Prof. D. W. Bird. Christian County Republican 9 May 1901.
Contributed by Mabel Philips.
Ebersold, George 22 Aug 1871 - 9 Sep 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
[Note: married Mary 22 Oct 1868 - 25 Mar 1945]
George Ebersold, 78-year-old retired farmer of the Billings and Clever
communities, died suddenly at 12:40 p.m. Thursday while visiting in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Dora Oetker, of route 2, Billings. In addition to Mrs. Oetker, he is
survived by two sons, John, of Granby; a sister, Mrs. Amelia Dahmas of Orville, Cal.;
five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary,
in 1945, and a daughter, Laura Oetker, who died in 1922. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Sunday in Clever Baptist church, with the Rev. Kenneth Hoggard officiating. Burial
was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Ebersold, Gus W. 11 Jul 1904 - 12 Nov 1993
[Note: married Mabel L. 25 May 1905 - 9 Oct 1993]
Gus W. Ebersold, 89, died Friday, November 12 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center E.R. of an apparent heart attack. He was a retired farmer and school bus driver
and member of the Clever First Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters;
Barbara Gilmore, Billings, and Rosalee Roy, Springfield; five grandsons, David Gilmore,
Thetford, England, Mike Maples, Leewood, Kansas, Tracy Maples. Sandy, Utah, Gary

Maples, Billings, and Tom Maples, Clever; one granddaughter, Vicki Plunkett, Clever;
seven great-grandchildren and 3 step great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held
Monday, November 15, at Smart Cemetery, with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating.
Services and burial were under the directions of Meadors of Clever. Memorial
contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clever.
Funeral Card: GUS W. EBERSOLD Birth July 11, 1904, Clever, Missouri Death
November 12, 1993, Springfield, Missouri. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Smart Cemetery,
Clever, Missouri, November 15, 1993, at 11:00 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev Junior
Swadley FINAL RESTING PLACE Smart Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES
Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Ebersold, Mabel L. 25 May 1905 - 9 Oct 1993
[Note: married Gus W. Ebersold 11 Jul 1904 - 12 Nov 1993]
Mabel L. Ebersold died in her home Sat., Oct. 9, 1993, following a ten month
illness. She was a homemaker and faithful member of the Clever First Baptist Church.
Mabel is survived by her husband, Gus, of the home; 2 daughters, Barbara Gilmore and
her husband Bill, Billings, and Rosalee Roy and husband J.W., Springfield; 5 grandsons,
David Gilmore and Wife Diane, Thetford, England, Mike Maples and wife Karen,
Leewood, Kan., Tracy Maples and wife Verlene, Sandy, Utah, Gary Maples and Wife
Cathie, Billings, and Tom Maples, Clever, one granddaughter, Vicki Plunkett and
husband Randy, Clever; 7 great grandchildren and 2 step great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, I. 12, at the Clever First Baptist Church with Pastor Terry
Fortner officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery, under directions of Meadors of
Clever. Contributions may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church.
Funeral Card: MABEL L. EBERSOLD May 25, 1905, Pittsburg, Kansas - October 9,
1993, Clever, Missouri SERVICES Clever First Baptist Church October 12, 1993, at
10:00 A.M. OFFICIATING Pastor Terry Fortner MUSIC Nadeine Gold, Joe Nelson
ESCORTS Leslie Miekley, Burton Bengsch, Lindsie Gardner, Jim Stine, Leroy Wilson,
Glenn Miekley FINAL RESTING PLACE Smart Cemetery MEADOWS FUNERAL
HOMES Clever, MO. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Ebersole, Wendy Lynn 17 Oct 1966 - 11 March 1997 CCH-N 15 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Wayne & Kathy (Mayberry) Ebersole]
Wendy Lynn Ebersole died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, near Newport, Oregon.
Wendy was born at the Davis-Monthan AFB in Tucson, Arizona, on October 17, 1966, to
Wayne and Kathy Ebersole. Wendy had resided in Eugene, Oregon for the past four years
and had graduated from the University of Oregon at Eugene with a Bachelor of Science
Degree on June 15, 1996. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Joe Mayberry.
Wendy is survived by: her parents, Wayne and Kathy Ebersole, Ozark; her brother and
his wife, David and Jeanie Ebersole, Nixa; her special niece, Katie Ebersole, Nixa; her
former husband, Jay Abel, Portland, Oregon; grandmothers, Betty Mayberry, Mt.
Vernon, and Lorena Brown, Miami, Oklahoma; grandparents, Oscar and Ermal Skaggs,
Ozark; several aunts, uncles and cousins; an abundance of friends throughout the states
and, most recently, a caring group of friends in Eugene, Oregon. Wendy has gone to
heaven to be with her Grandpa Mayberry, and together they will look after us all. Wendy
will be dearly missed by those who loved her. Wendy has left us with good memories.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Winston Burton and Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in the
Mayberry Cemetery Highlandville. Visitation will be from 68:00 p.m. Saturday in the
funeral home.
Ebert, Charles 1863 - 15 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of Fredrick & Caroline Ebert; married 22 Oct 1892 Mary Hutter 1870 - 1932]
Charles Ebert, 84, died suddenly at his home three miles south of Billings at 7:15
Sunday morning. He was born in Glasgow, Illinois, but came to Billings on December
25, 1879, where he has resided since. Survivors are three children: Mrs. Charles Schmidt
of the home, John F. and George, both of Billings; one sister, Mrs. Mollie Guettinger, and
one brother, Fred Ebert, both of Billings; and nine grandchildren. He was a member of
the German Evangelical church where funeral services were held at 2:30 o’clock
Tuesday, conducted by Rev. R.G.A. Bareis, pastor. Burial was made in the German
Evangelical cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Ebert, Edna May (Herring) 2 Jun 1903 - 30 Mar 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989
[Note: married John F. Ebert]
Edna May Ebert, 85, Billings died at 10:50 a.m. Thurs day, March 30 in Aurora
Community Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Ebert, widow of the late John F.
Ebert, was a home maker and member of St. Peters United Church of Christ. Services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1 in St. Peters United Church of Christ with the Rev. Fred
Beyer officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery, near McKinley, under direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to the St.
Peters United Church of Christ.
Ebert, Herman Fred Aug 1877 - 11 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
[Note: Son of Fredrick J. & Caroline Ebert; married Augusta A. Dahlman]
Funeral services for Herman Fred Ebert, 82, of Billings, who died March 11 at
Aurora Hospital were held March 13 at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Evangelical & Reformed
Church at Billings with Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A resident of Billing most
of his life, he was a member of St. Peter’s Church. Survivors include four sons, Eddie,
Arthur and Leonard of Billings and William of Aurora; two daughters, Miss Dona Ebert
and Miss Rosie Ebert, both of the home southwest of Billings; eight grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
Ebert, Larry Lee "Bud" 22 Jan 1939 - 3 Jul 2006 SN-L 9 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Eddie & Reda (Ghan) Ebert]
Larry Lee "Bud" Ebert, age 67, of Ozark, formerly of Billings, passed away
Monday, July 3, 2006, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born January 22, 1939,
in Billings, where he lived most of his life. He was the son of Eddie and Reda (Ghan)
Ebert. He was confirmed at a young age at the St. Peters Evangelical Church in Billings.
Bud was a farmer, and also worked in a sawmill, and cut and sold wood. He was a help to
his neighbors whenever needed. Survivors include: Two sisters, Barbara Engle and
husband, Jay, Fremont Hills, and Janice Sealock, Omaha, Nebraska; nieces and nephews,

Terrie Gaither and husband, John, Iowa City, Iowa, Karen Wilkerson and husband,
David, Rogersville, William Sealock and wife, Pam, Millington, Tennessee, and Eddie
Sealock and wife, Michelle, Omaha, Nebraska; great nieces and great-nephews, Erin
Ostola and husband, John Paul, Iowa City, Lori Gaither, Branson, Amy Sampson and
husband Shane, Rogersville, and Will Sealock, Millington, Tennessee; and great greatnephews, Cameron and Wyatt Sampson; other relatives and friends. According to his
wishes, a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 10 in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center, Ozark. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America, 1365 E. Primrose, Spfd. MO 65804.
Eckhardt, Orville S. 1894 - 7 Sep 1974 OH 12 Sep 1974 p6
[Note: married Margaret M.]
ROGERSVILLE - Orville S. Eckhardt, 80 of Route 3, Rogersville, died at 9 a.m.
Saturday at his home after a long illness. A former resident of Saginaw, Mo. and a retired
carpenter, he had lived here a year. He was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving
are his wife, Margaret M.; four sons, Kenneth, Beaver, Ore., Gerard, Enid, Okla., Orin,
Carl Junction and Virgil, Rogers, Ark.; five daughters, Mrs. Thelma Smith, Tulsa, Mrs.
Alma Jessee, Galena, Kan., Mrs. Donna Stockam, Diamond, Mrs. Sandra Failing, Pueblo,
Colo. and Mrs. Connie Fairchild, Route 3, Rogersville; two brothers, Vier, Derby, Kan.
and Lorraine, Cupertino, Calif.; 37 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. The body
was sent by Greenlawn of Springfield to the Mason Funeral Home of Joplin for funeral
services and burial.
Eckhoff, Malinde B. (Kaiser) 25 Feb 1913 - 27 Mar 2002 CCH-N 29 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Leonard & Anna (Gliedt )Kaiser; married 28 Mar 1937 Alfred H.
Eckhoff d 25 Aug 1992]
Malinde B. Eckhoff, 91, Nixa, formerly of Lincoln, died Saturday, March 27,
2004, at the Bradford Court Residential Center in Nixa. She was born on Feb. 25, 1913 at
Friestatt, the daughter of Leonard and Anna Gliedt Kaiser. She was united in marriage to
Alfred H. Eckhoff on March 28, 1937, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, Mo.
Following their marriage, they made their home on a farm near Ionia, later moving to a
farm near Lincoln. Unto this union, two daughters were born. Eckhoff was a homemaker
and a farm wife. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and spent many hours
quilting. Her church was always important to her and had been a member of the
Immanuel Lutheran Church since the early 1940's. She was also a member of the
Immanuel Ladies Aid Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred, on
Aug. 25, 1992; a son-in-law, Gary Hayes, on Feb. 15, 2002; two brothers; and three
sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille Flenner and husband Ron, Effingham,
Ill., Velda Hayes, Nixa; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. March 30 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church
near Lincoln, with Rev. Leonard Poppe officiating. Burial was in Immanuel Church
Cemetery. Family received friends from 10:30 a.m. until service time March 30 at the
church. Memorials may be made to the Bradford Court Residential Center, The Lutheran
Hour or the Immanuel Lutheran Church in care of the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in
Lincoln.
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Eddings, Sherman 1895 - 28 Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
Sherman Eddings, 73, of Springfield, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday in Mercy Villa
where he had been a patient two months, He had suffered from a lingering illness, having
been a patient at St. John’s Hospital for three months prior to his residence in the nursing
home. Mr. Eddings had moved to Springfield a year ago from Seymour where he had
been manager of the Farmers Exchange for most of the 25 years he had lived there. Prior
to that, he had been postmaster for 13 years at Rogersville. He was a member of the
Seymour Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of World War I.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Schindler, State of California and Mrs.
Virginia Lee Gould, Springfield; six grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Seymour Baptist Church with the Rev. Arch
Bolerjack officiating. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery west of Rogersville under
direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Eddy, Joseph V.
25 Sep 1912 - 18 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of Arthur & Lelia (Riley) Eddy; married 18 Jul 1933 Norine Rose Hiett]
Joseph V. Eddy departed this life at 7 a.m. Jan. 18, 2002, in St. John’s Regional
Health Center at the age of 89 years. He was born in Garfield, Kan., to Arthur and Lelia
(Riley) Eddy on Sept. 25, 1912. He was married to Norine Rose Hiett on July 18, 1933.
To this union three children were born. He is survived by his wife, of the home; three
children and spouses, George and Johanna Eddy, Coulter, Iowa, Jane Pearson, Bois D’
Arc, Mo., and Dorothy and Carl Ray, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren;
one great great grandchild; sisters Geneva Gray, Hobbs, N.M., Florance Burris, Salina,
Kan., and Theodora Dennis, Liberal, Kan.; a brother, Laverne Eddy, Lindsburg, Kan.;
and sisters-in-law, Gloria Eddy, Fairfield Bay, Ark., and Gyneatha Gist, Brush, Colo.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Highlandville First Assembly of God Church,
Highlandville, Mo., with burial in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, January 20, 2002.
Edge, David L., Dr. 1 Oct 1946 - 25 Oct 2004 SN-L 28 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Don H. & Louella I. (Breshears) Edge; married Debra]
Dr. David L. Edge, of Bolivar, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Monday, October 25,
2004, in Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. He was born October 1, 1946, in
Springfield, Mo., the son of Don H. Edge and Louella I. Breshears Edge. He was 58 years
and 24 days of age. Dr. Edge had been the Superintendent of Schools in the Galena,
Poplar Bluff, Hickory Co R-1 Skyline, and Waynesville School districts for a number of
years. He was currently teaching at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Mo. He is
survived by his wife, Debra Edge, of the home; two sons, Jeff Edge and wife, Jackie, of
Bolivar, Mo., and Dustin Edge of Joplin, Mo.; two stepsons, Jared Braschler of
Springfield, Mo., and Kyle Braschler of Bolivar; one sister, Janet Edge of Preston, Mo.;
one granddaughter, Madelynn Grace Edge of Bolivar; and his father and mother-in-law,
Norman and Alma Allen of Poplar Bluff. Funeral services will be held on Friday,
October 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the James River Assembly in Ozark, Mo. Visitation will be
held Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar. Burial will

follow in the Fisher Cemetery in Preston, Mo., under the direction of the Butler Funeral
Home in Bolivar. Memorial contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at the
Hickory Co. R-1 Skyline School, the James River Assembly, Ozark, Mo., or the
American Cancer Society. Those contributions may be mailed to Butler Funeral Home,
P.O. Box 11, Bolivar, MO 65613. Published 10/28/04
Edge, Dorothy L (?) Bloom 15 Oct 1911 - 17 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: married first ? Bloom; married Orlando C. Edge 26 Jun 1922 - 19 Jun 1977]
NIXA - Mrs. Dorothy L. Edge, 64, Nixa, died at 7 a.m. Friday in her home
following a short illness. A native of Sullivan, Mrs. Edge was a longtime resident of Lee
County, Miss. before moving to Nixa in 1973. She was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church here. Survivors include her husband, Orlando C.; a son, Dr. John C. Bloom, Nixa;
a step-son, Donald O. Edge, Smithville, Miss.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Goodman, state of
Illinois, two grandsons and a step granddaughter. Services for Mrs. Dorothy L. Edge, 64,
Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Gary Johnson
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Mrs. Edge died in her home
after a short illness. Survivors not previously listed include five half-brothers, James and
Othynal Sick, both of Rossville, Ga., John Sick, Chattanooga, Tenn, Charles Hatmaker,
Hixson, Tenn, and Pete Hatmaker, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ruth
Cooper, Metarie, La.
Edge, Orlando C. 26 Jun 1922 - 19 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Dorothy O. 15 Oct 1911 - 17 Oct 1975 m/1 Bloom]
NIXA - Services for Orlando C. Edge, 54, Plantersville, Miss., formerly of Nixa,
were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with Dr. David Cavin officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of here. Mr. Edge died Sunday in the home of a
step-son, John O. Bloom, Nixa. He had recently undergone open heart surgery and had
been in ill health for some time, a funeral home director said. He had been visiting his
step-son at the time of his death. He was a native of Saltillo, Miss. and moved to Nixa in
1973. After the death of his wife in 1976, he returned to the state of Mississippi. He was a
member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite there. Survivors include a son,
Donald of Smithville, Miss.; a step-son, Dr. John O. Bloom, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Gladys
Hodges, Unity, Miss., three brothers, Marlin of Tupelo, Miss., Johnny of Tupelo, Miss.,
Johnny of Amory, Miss. and Bryon of Mooreville, Miss. and three grandchildren.
Edley, J. T. 17 Aug 1932 - 29 Oct 2004 SN-L 31 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Tolbert Hill & Sarah Elizabeth (Brumfield) Edley; married 22 Nov 1956
Jean Marie Keltner ]
J. T. Edley, age 72, of Spokane, passed away in his home Friday, October 29,
2004. He was born August 17, 1932, in Rueter, the son of Tolbert Hill Edley and Sarah
Elizabeth (Brumfield) Edley. He graduated from Spokane High School and received
degrees in mathematics and physics from Southwest Missouri State University. He served
his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 22, 1956, he and
Jean Marie Keltner were united in marriage. J T did heavy construction work and land
development for many years and was owner of Edley Construction Company. He was a
member of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and Kappa Mu Epsilon

mathematics honor society. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Jean; three children, Jayne Edley-Thompson and husband, Frank,
Springfield, Jennifer Edley, Spokane, and John Edley, Spokane; five grandchildren,
Christopher Gallion, Mildenhall AFB, England, Lisa Gallion, Springfield, Sara Gallion,
Ozark, Zachery Harter and Jonathan Harter, both of Spokane; two step grandchildren,
Tyler Thompson, and Tara Thompson, both of Springfield; a sister, Helen Maples,
Phoenix, Arizona; an aunt, May Guinn, Ava; a nephew, Doug Maples; three nieces, Carol
Thompson, Jan Maples, and Pam Barish; his father-in-law, Leslie Keltner, Chestnutridge;
two sisters-in-law, Annalee Grady and husband, Robert, Springfield, and Alice Forrester,
Chestnutridge; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
sister, Thelma Edley; and two brothers in-law, Sidney Keltner and Jerald Forrester.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Edley, J. T. 17 Aug 1932 - 29 Oct 2004
SN-L 30 Oct 2004
J T Edley, age 72, of Spokane, passed away in his home Friday, October 29,
2004. He was born August 17, 1932, in Rueter, the son of Tolbert Hill Edley and Sarah
Elizabeth (Brumfield) Edley. He graduated from Spokane High School and received
degrees in mathematics and physics from Southwest Missouri State University. He served
his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. On November 22, 1956, he and
Jean Marie Keltner were united in marriage. J T did heavy construction work and land
development for many years and was owner of Edley Construction Company. He was a
member of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers and Kappa Mu Epsilon
mathematics honor society. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Jean; three children, Jayne Edley-Thompson and husband, Frank,
Springfield, Jennifer Edley, Spokane, and John Edley, Spokane; five grandchildren,
Christopher Gallion, Mildenhall AFB, England, Lisa Gallion, Springfield, Sara Gallion,
Ozark, Zachery Harter and Jonathan Harter, both of Spokane; two step grandchildren,
Tyler Thompson, and Tara Thompson, both of Springfield; a sister, Helen Maples,
Phoenix, Arizona; an aunt, May Guinn, Ava; a nephew, Doug Maples; three nieces, Carol
Thompson, Jan Maples, and Pam Barish; his father-in-law, Leslie Keltner, Chestnutridge;
two sisters-in-law, Annalee Grady and husband, Robert, Springfield, and Alice Forrester,
Chestnutridge; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
sister, Thelma Edley; and two brothers-in-law, Sidney Keltner and Jerald Forrester.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Published 10/30/04
Edley, Thelma H. 22 May 1926 - 8 Aug 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 24 Aug
1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Tolbert Hill & Sarah Elizabeth (Brumfield) Edley]
Funeral services for Miss Thelma Edley, 46 of San Bernardino, Calif.. will be at 2
p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church, Spokane, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu and the
Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial will follow in the Spokane Cemetery under direction

of Harris of Ozark. Miss Edley died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday from injured she sustained in
a car accident which occurred five miles south of Nixa on U. S. 160. She was vacationing
at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Edley of Spokane. Survivors include her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Edley of Spokane; a sister, Mrs. Helen Maples of Phoenix,
Ariz. and a brother J. T. Edley of Spokane. The family requests that memorial
contributions be made to the Speech Therapy Fund of San Bernardino County, in care of
Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Edwards, Al "Bud" 1936 - 31 Jul 2005 SN-L 2 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of ? & Josephine Edwards; married Jo Anne]
Al "Bud" Edwards, age 69, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, July
31, 2005, in his home. He loved restoring and driving classic antique cars. His cars led
many parades from Las Vegas, Nev., to Reeds Spring, Mo. If he was not in the shop
working on his cars, he was at the coffee shop drinking coffee with his buddies. Even
during the last stages of his illness, he battled it with a sense of humor that will be missed
by all. Al is survived by his wife, Jo Anne; his mother, Josephine Edwards; one daughter,
Christine Walsh and husband, Dennis, of San Bruno, Calif.; two step-daughters, Becky
Evans and husband, Brad, of Kansas City, Mo., and Debbie Allen and husband, Chris, of
Reno, Nev.; and eight and three-fourths grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters,
Joyce Dawson and husband, Jack, of Beech Grove, Ind., and Betty Jo Kimmel of Las
Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Don Edwards of Indianapolis, Ind., and Gary Edwards and
wife, Marla, of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2005, in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel with the
Reverend Alf Halvorson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's
Foundation for Community Health, 1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804.
Edwards, Annie Debora (Perkins) 6 Dec 1874 - 26 Jun 1954
Services were to be held this afternoon for Mrs. Annie Debora Edwards, 79, lifelong Republic and Battlefield resident, who died Saturday morning after an illness of
about six months. Survivors are two sons, Hubert of Route 12, Springfield, and W.
Lawrence of Coffeyville, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Mangan of 810 State, and
seven sisters. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery south of Battlefield. Springfield
Leader-Press, June 28, 1954.
Edwards, Byron W. 28 Jul 1899 - 6 May 1970 CCR 14 May 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Frank & Hester A. (Hedgpeth) Edwards; married 22 Dec 1920 Flossie
Owen]
Byron W. Edwards, 70, of Route 8, Springfield, was dead on arrival at 10:55 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6, at St. John’s Hospital after an apparent heart attack. A retired
carpenter, Mr. Edward had lived all his life in Nixa before moving to Springfield seven
years ago. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lois Davis of Springfield and Mrs. Elma
Tinsley of Nixa, and two nieces. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel,
Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery near
Nixa.
Edwards, Clementine “Tinnie” 28 Mar 1877 - 5 Jun 1971 CCR 10 Jun 1971 p8

[Note: married Matthew W. Edwards 18 Oct 1868 - 8 Jul 1942]
Mrs. Clementine Edwards, 94, of Nixa, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Christian
County Nursing Home in Ozark. A Nixa area resident for the past 40 years, Mrs.
Edwards was a member of the First Baptist Church there. She is survived by two sons,
Monroe Edwards of Nixa and E. J. Edwards of Carrollton; seven grandchildren and
several great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery.
Edwards, Cordelia 23 July 1867 - 27 Feb 1962 CCR 1 Mar 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Carroll & Narcissa Logue (Johnson) Edwards]
Cordelia Edwards, 94, died at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. A lifelong
resident of Christian and Greene Counties, she had lived at Sunshine acres since 1953.
Her only survivors are four nieces and four nephews. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Ralph Thieme.
Edwards, Darsie E. 1895 - 7 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: married 17 Jun 1919 Jessie]
Darsie E. Edwards, 93, of Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in his home after
a short illness. Services for Mr. Edwards were held Jan. 10 at the National and High
Church of Christ, with Clarence Feeney and Bill McFarland officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mr.
Edwards had formerly lived near Clinton and Nevada, where he farmed and was engaged
in the tire shop business in Nevada. Before moving to Springfield 18 years ago, he had
lived in the Carthage area. A retired farmer, he was an Army veteran of World War I. He
was a member of the National and High Church of Christ, and had served as an elder for
several years at the Carthage and Nevada Churches of Christ. Surviving are his wife,
Jessie, with whom he would have celebrated 70 years of marriage June 18 of this year;
four sons, John, St. Louis, Glenn, Springfield, Homer, San Gabriel, California, and Earl,
Henderson, Tennessee; four daughters, Clara Sass, Nevada, Helen Weger, Springfield,
Martha Cook, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mary Barton, Henderson, Tennessee; three sisters,
Virginia White, Centralia, Beulah Tracey, Phoenix, Arizona, Ruth Freelich; Prescott,
Arizona; a brother, Robert, Springfield; 17 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford.
Edwards, Dwayne Ralph 12 Sep 1948 - 16 Feb 2006 SN-L 18 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Ralph and Dorothea (Kirk) Edwards; married 31 Jul 1969 Dorothy Louise
Gold]
Dwayne Ralph Edwards, age 57, of Spokane, passed away Thursday, February
16, 2006, in his home. He was born September 12, 1948, in Sebetha, Kansas, the son of
Ralph and Dorothea (Kirk) Edwards. He was a 1966 graduate of Central High School in
Springfield. He served his county in the U.S. Air Force, and on July 31, 1969, he and
Dorothy Louise Gold were united in marriage. Before retirement, Mr. Edwards was a
correctional officer for the Federal Bureau of Prisons. He was a member of Spokane First
Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife, Louise; two children, Keith Edwards and
wife, Amy, Vacaville, California; and Lisa Gregory, Reeds Spring; five grandchildren,

Jason, Teresa and Lindsey Edwards, and Jonathon and Eathon Gregory; two sisters,
Linda Griffin, and Carol Melton, both of Springfield; his mother-in-law, Wilma Gold,
Crane; and a host of other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents; his father-in law, Albert Gold; and son-in law, Ronnie Gregory. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 19, in Spokane First Baptist Church with Pastor
Randy Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Molly Wright Cemetery, Stone County.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial
contributions may be made to Spokane First Baptist Church.
Edwards, Ella M. (Smith) 20 Dec 1903 - 5 Nov 1995
Ella M. Edwards, 91, formerly of Merriam Woods Village and Rockaway Beach,
Mo., died Sunday, Nov. 5, 1995, at 8:45 p.m., in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo.
Ella was a member of Mosby Baptist Church in Forsyth since moving to Rockaway
Beach to make her home with her son, Fred Edwards. She is survived by two sons, Fred
Edwards and his wife, Ruth, Rockaway Beach, Mo. and Robert G. Edwards and wife,
Nora, Ava; four daughters, Dorothy Gaines, Independence, Mo., and Margie Briscoe and
her husband, Ray, Kansas City, Ks., Ruth Applegate and husband, Thomas, Levittown,
Pa., and Ruby Ford and husband, Jerry, Ozark; one brother, Homer Smith, St. Louis,
Mo.; one sister, Helen Collins and her husband, Ray, of Wildomar, Ca.; twenty-one
grandchildren, thirty-seven great-grandchildren; and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services are set for today at 2:00 p.m., in New Fairview Cemetery, Liberty,
Mo. Visitation was Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home,
Branson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark,
Mo.; First Baptist Church, Forsyth, Mo., or Mosby Baptist Church, Mosby, Mo. All
arrangements by Greenlawn Funeral Home, Branson.
Edwards, Emma Elizabeth (Twyman) 1899 - 14 Jan 1947 CCR 16 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Morgan & Amanda ( ?) Twyman; married Stanley L. Edwards]
Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Edwards, 47, died Tuesday morning at her home, two miles
south of Nixa. Mrs. Edwards was born near Marshfield, and had lived in Greene county
since her marriage to Stanley L. Edwards, a farmer. Besides her husband, she is survived
by one daughter, Mrs. Butan Barnes, route 1, Springfield; one grandson, Clayton Gene
Barnes; her father, Marvin Twyman, of Webster county; two brothers, George and
Wesley Twyman, both of Marshfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Manning, and Mrs.
Ellen Wingo, both of Marshfield; Mrs. Vinnie Arthur and Mrs. Myrtle Arthur, both of
Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Timber
Ridge church near Marshfield, with the Rev. N.G. Bristow officiating. Burial will be in
the church cemetery, under the direction of Klingner.
Edwards, Eva May (McConnell) 2 May 1897 - 3 Jan 1973 OH 11 Jan 1973 p4
[Note: Daughter of Harvey W. & Maud A. (Brown) McConnell; married John P.
Edwards 1 Dec 1890 - 7 Jan 1945]
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Edwards, 75, of Nixa were held at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was
in the McConnell Cemetery in Nixa. Mrs. Edwards died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at Cox
Rest Home in Republic. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. She is

survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jewell L. Ghan, Clever; two brothers, Lowell McConnell
and Carmen McConnell, both of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Vesta Maples, Nixa; three
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Edwards, Franklin Terry 26 Mar 1863 - 26 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of William Carroll & Narcissa Logue (Johnson) Edwards; married 1 Feb
1893 L. M. “Flo” Keltner; married 23 Jan 1898 Hester A. Hedgpeth 8 Mar 1871 - 31 Oct
1961]
Frank Edwards, 88, well-liked political figure of Christian county, died at his
home near Nixa Sunday after a long illness. Mr. Edwards suffered a stoke nearly two
years ago, and while the brightness of his mind seemed unimpaired, he never recovered.
His friends at the county seat, where from 1895 until 1907 he served as recorder of deeds,
remember him as a pleasant personality, interested in people, with a talent for lilting
jingles with a core of idea; and although a good politician, never less than efficient in the
position he filled. In his later years, especially, he derived pleasure form the interplay of
personalities in politics, and hoped to live to see another presidential election. He claimed
to have been the last man alive who was among those officially admitted to the execution
of the three Bald Knobbers at Ozark in the late 80’s. Among other public positions, Mr.
Edwards held the post of deputy to Sheriff G. A. Johnson from 1884 to 1889. And so late
as 1947-8 he served a term as associate county judge for the western district. Tom Crain
of Ozark was county representative in the state legislature for two terns 1929-32; and he
remembers Mr. Edwards then as chief clerk for the lower house. He later served for a
time as guard in the state treasurer’s office, followed by a period as state oil inspector.
Survivors include his widow, Hester Hedgpeth Edwards; a daughter, Mrs. Amos Kinsley
of Little Rock, by his first marriage to Flo Keltner; a daughter, Mrs. Howard Davis of
Springfield; and a son, Byron, of the home, by his second marriage; and a sister, Miss
Cordelia Edwards of Springfield. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in
the Nixa Christian Church by the Rev. Roscoe Harding. Burial was made in Payne
cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Edwards, Georgia Pearl (Hicks) 1904 - 11 May 1962 CCR 18 May 1962 p6
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton “Newt” & Dora (Wampler) Hicks]
Mrs. Georgia Pearl Hicks Edwards, 57, a native of the Clever community, died
Friday, May 11 at Sand Springs, Okla. where she had made her home for several years.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church at Sand Springs. Survivors include
her husband, Earl M. Edwards and five sisters, Mrs. Blanche Jay of Sand Springs, Mrs.
Verda Simms of Roanoke Springs, N. C., Miss Gerta Hicks of Springfield, Mrs. Maw
Perry of Tucson, Ariz and Mrs. Maxine Harbuck of Heavener, Okla. Funeral services and
burial were in Oklahoma.
Edwards, Harold S. 31 Jan 1903 - 6 Jul 1992 NN-E 15 Jul 1992
[Note: Son of Shubel & Amanda Edwards; married 28 Feb 1934 Nellie Buerky]
Harold S. Edwards, 89, Nixa, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday, July 6, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Jan. 31, 1903, in Lupus to Shubel and
Amanda Edwards. He was married to Nellie Buerky on Feb. 28, 1934. They operated
California Feed and Supply Co. He retired as an RV salesman for US Rents-It in

Jefferson City. He is survived by his wife, Nellie, of the home. Services were held
Thursday, July 9, in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Wilbur Blansit and Donny
Blansit officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield.
Edwards, Hester A. (Hedgpeth) 8 Mar 1871 - 31 Oct 1961
CCR 2 Nov 1961 p1
Funeral services for Hester A. Edwards, 90, a life-long resident of the Nixa
community who died at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday at Burge Protestant Hospital were at 2 p.m.
Today, Thursday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. John H. Alley officiating.
Burial was in the Payne Cemetery. A member of the Nixa Christian Church, she is
survived by a son, Byron of Nixa; a granddaughter and two great granddaughters.
Edwards, John I. 26 Mar 1866 - 20 Aug 1923 CCR 24 Aug 1923 p 1
John I. Edwards, aged 57 years died at his home two miles southwest of Nixa,
Sunday, August 19th 1923. Funeral arrangements were made by the Ozark Undertaking
Co. with T. L. Robertson in charge and services held and conducted by Rev. Laden R.
Wallace at the McDonnell Cemetery where interment was made.
Edwards, Juanita (Gibson) 5 Nov 1928 - 13 Jun 1999 CCH-N 7 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of Hubert J. & Mary Neva Gibson; married Ward W. Edwards 24 May
1926 - 5 Feb 1967]
Mrs. Juanita Edwards, 70, died Sunday, June 13 in Citizens Memorial Hospital,
Bolivar, after a long illness. Services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 1999 in Birch
Funeral Chapel, Everton with burial in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, with the Rev.
Kenneth Gaines and Rebecca York officiating. Visitation was also at Birch Funeral
Chapel. She was united in marriage to Ward Edwards in March, 1948 and they lived in
the Nixa area several years. He preceded her in death in February, 1967. She is survived
by one daughter, Gail Holland and husband, Shawn, one grandson, Zachary and one
granddaughter, Jessica, Everton; two sisters, Jean Gilmett, Everton; and Berniece
Kendrick; Des Arc, MO; one brother, Howard Gibson, Oklahoma, and a sister-in-law,
Jewell Ghan, Clever; and several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She became a
Christian early in life; worked at various types of work, loved the outdoors and her hobby
was fishing.
Edwards, LaNita Kay (Latimer) Adams 1944 - 22 Feb 2004 SN-L 24 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Hubert Floyd & Larraine Latimer; married first ? Adams; married
Bobby Edwards]
LaNita Kay Edwards, 59, of Nixa, lost her battle with cancer at Cox South
Medical Center in Springfield, Mo., on February 22, 2004. She was preceded in death by
her father, Hubert Floyd Latimer, and is survived by her mother, Lorraine Latimer
Breedlove; husband, Bobby Edwards of Nixa, Mo.; son, Brent Adams and wife Billie, of
Raymore, Mo.; son, Wesley Edwards of Nixa, Mo.; brother, Dennis Latimer and wife
Kathi McDermott, of Nixa, Mo.; and Shadow, her beloved Labrador Retriever. She
leaves behind a multitude of friends, including Lori Ashlock, Diane Cooper, Pat and
Chris Harstick, Kay Lewis Johnson, Janet Sutton, Mikey Trescott, Robin Trowbridge,
and Freddie Wise, who will miss her smile and the beauty and joy she brought to
everyone whose life she touched. A native of Independence, Mo., LaNita graduated from

William Chrisman High School in 1963. She was a hair stylist for years before pursuing
her true passion, interior design. In 1995, she moved to Nixa, Mo., working as a designer
for Habersham Interiors and James Decor, before realizing her lifelong dream of
launching her own company, Interior Designs. Memorial services will be Tuesday,
February 24, at 11 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. The family wishes to express its
gratitude to Dr. Robert Carolla, his staff, and the nurses and aides on the Oncology floor
at Cox South Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
AND
Edwards, LaNita Kay (Latimer) Adams 1944 - 22 Feb 2004 CCH-N 23 Feb 2004
LaNita Kay Edwards, 59, Nixa, died Feb. 22, 2004 at Cox South Medical Center
in Springfield after a battle with cancer. A native of Independence, Edwards graduated
from William Chrisman High School in 1963. She was a hair stylist for years before
pursuing her true passion, interior design. In 1995, she moved to Nixa and began working
as a designer for Habersham Interiors and James Decor before realizing her lifelong
dream by launching her own company, Interior Designs. She was preceded in death by
her father, Hubert Floyd Latimer. Survivors include her mother, Lorraine Latimer
Breedlove; her husband, Bobby Edwards, Nixa; two sons, Brent Adams and wife Billie,
Raymore, and Wesley Edwards, Nixa, MO; one brother, Dennis Latimer and wife Kathi
McDermott, Nixa; and Shadow, her beloved Labrador Retriever. She leaves behind a
multitude of friends including Lori Ashlock, Diane Cooper, Pat and Chris Harstick, Kay
Lewis Johnson, Janet Sutton, Mikey Trescott, Robin Trowbridge and Freddie Wise who
will miss her smile and the beauty and joy she brought to everyone whose life she
touched. Memorial services were at 11 a.m. Feb. 24 at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to Dr. Robert Carolla, his staff, and the nurses
and aides on the Oncology floor at Cox South Medical Center. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Edwards, Larry D. 24 Feb 1951 – 20 Feb 2000 CCH-N 23 Feb 2000
[Note:
Larry D. Edwards, age 48, Ozark, passed away at 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, following a long illness. Larry was born Feb. 24,
1951, to Albert J. “Jack” and Bernadene Edwards. He was raised on a farm near Forsyth,
Mo. His father preceded him in death. He was married to Alice Dunn on Dec. 22, 1973.
Larry had worked for the past 11 years as Fiberglass Administrator for Tracker Marine in
Springfield. He enjoyed spending time at the beach and fishing. Larry was a loving
husband, “poppa” son and brother. His smile and kindness will be greatly missed by all
who knew and loved him. Survivors include: his wife Alice and two daughters, Jennifer
and Ashley Edwards, of the home; his mother, Bernadene Edwards; his mother-in-law,
Ruth Shillings; a brother, Bill Edwards and wife Charlotte; two sisters, Linda King and
husband Roy, and Betty Mitchell and husband Leon, all of Ozark; a sister-in-law, Mary
Gray and husband Don, Alton, Mo; three nephews, Richard King, Detroit, MI, Randy
Mitchell and wife Erni, Ozark and Landon Gray, Alton; two nieces, Pam King, Ozark,
and Tara Gray, Alton; and one great-nephew and two great-nieces. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m., Wed. Feb. 23, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Reverend Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in Dickens Cemetery, Taneyville.

Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2000 in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of the Ozarks.
Edwards, Roscoe C. 5 Mar 1901 - 24 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
Roscoe C. Edwards, 85, of Springfield, died at 1:42 p.m. May 24 at St. John's
Regional Health Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Edwards were held May 27
at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Hal Bergen officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Edwards was a retired timber dealer and a member of
the Temple Baptist Church. His survivors include a son, Roscoe, Jr., Willard; two
daughters, Shirley McPeak, Perryville, Maryland, and Ona McKinzie, Springfield; two
sisters, Reba Baumberger, Brookline, and Lorene Flood, Nixa; five grandchildren; and
one great-grandchild.
Edwards, Ross G. 27 Sep 1915 - 8 May 1988 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: married Sara]
Ross G. Edwards, 73, of Springfield, died at 12:30 p.m. May 8 in his home
following a year-long illness. Services for Mr. Edwards were held May 10 at the
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Jesse Cunningham officiating. Burial was
in Maple Park Cemetery. Mr. Edwards was a former resident of Cassville and Liberal.
Prior to his retirement, he owned and operated Lum's DX Service Station on South
Campbell for 13 years. He was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. Mr. Edwards'
survivors include his wife, Sara; a son, Jerry and his wife, DeeAnn, Halltown; a daughter,
Tana Pyle, Nixa; two brothers, Maurice, Dallas, Oregon and Carl, Simpson,
Pennsylvania; two sisters, Mildred Blankenship, Monett, and Judy Porter, Belton; and
five grandchildren, Todd Pyle, Nick Pyle, Adam Pyle, Scott Edwards and Sara Edwards.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Edwards, Thomas Benjamin 23 Apr 1866 - 10 Jul 1948 CCR 15 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of James & Sarah Edwards; married 16 Aug 1889 Nancy J. Robertson;
married 20 Dec 1903 Mary Turner or Maples 1880 - Dec 1953]
Thomas Benjamin Edwards, son of James and Sarah Edwards, was born April 23,
1866 at Norborn, Mo., and passed away at his home in Brookline, Mo., July 10, 1948, at
the age of 82 years, 2 months and 17 days. He was married to Nancy J. Robertson August
16, 1889 and to this union were born three children. Mrs. Edwards preceded him in death.
He was married to Mary Turner Dec. 20, 1903 and to this union were born five children,
three having died in infancy. He was converted at an early age and united with the Mt.
Sinai Baptist church. He served as deacon for 23 years and at the time of his death was a
member of the Brookline Baptist church. Those who survive him are his companion,
Mary Edwards, and five children, three sons and two daughters; William E. of Elkland,
Alpha of Detroit, Mich., and Charles of Caldwell, Idaho; Mrs. Jane Wilson of Billings,
Rt. 1, and Flora Edwards of the home, and Gene Edwards, a grandson whom he reared,
also of the home; one sister, Bell Hughes; 10 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, other
relatives and a host of friends to mourn his passing. He was a good citizen a loving father
and companion and lived a true devoted Christian life. Funeral services were held at 2
o’clock Monday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley of

Springfield, with burial in the Frazier chapel under the direction of Wilburn Maples
Funeral Home of Clever.
Edwards, Ward W. 1926 - Feb 1967
Ward W. Edwards, 40, Santa Rosa, Calif., a former Springfield resident and a
Nixa resident, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, in the Veterans Hospital, Martinez,
Calif., after an illness of several months. A World War II veteran, Mr. Edwards is
survived by his wife, Juanita; a daughter, Gail Lee of the home; his mother, Mrs. Mae
Edwards, Republic; and a sister, Mrs. Jewell Ghan, Route 1, Clever. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. (Christian County Republican – 16
February 1967).
Egdahl, Ana (Fulton) Jan 1896 - Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Maldia Notie (Wills) Fulton; married Clarence Egdahl]
Mrs. Clarence Egdahl recently died in Schofield, Wis. She was the former Ana
Fulton, a daughter of the late John and Notie (Wills) Fulton of the Rogersville area.
Besides her husband, Clarence, she is survived by a daughter, Guinn of Phoenix, Arizona,
two sisters, Mrs. Leta Malonee of Rogersville and Mrs. Pat Wheeler of Wichita Falls,
Texas. Services and burial was in Schofield, where the Egdahl had spent of their long
married life.
Ege, Eliza J. (Ezzard) 17 Jul 1914 - 19 Mar 2005 SN-L 22 Mar 2005
[Note: married Ralph D. Ege]
Eliza J. Ezzard Ege left her earthly home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March
19, 2005, in Manor Care Nursing Home. She was 90 years of age. She was born on July
17, 1914, in Oklahoma City, Okla. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31
years, Ralph D. Ege; her parents; three brothers; and one sister. She is survived by seven
children who loved her dearly. They are Richard Ege of Ozark, Mo., Dwain Ege and
Sharon of Springfield, Mo., Martha Williams and Jerry of Republic, Mo., Joe Ege and
Linda of Springfield, Mo., Jerry Ege and Helen of Jenks, Okla., Fred Ege and Judie of
Springfield, Mo., Cecelia Riley and Russ of Springfield, Mo.; 20 grandchildren; 33 greatgrandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Mary Humble of
Springfield, Mo.; as well as many other family members, extended family, and friends.
She had a special pet, Precious, who was her constant companion for the last three years.
Eliza was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield, Mo., and a foster
grandmother for Head Start for many years. Eliza loved to bake and often shared the
fruits of her labor with her family and friends. She took great pride in her flower garden
each summer and in the winter loved to embroider. She was a loving wife, mother, and
grandmother. She was "spunky" with a great sense of humor and a mischievous smile.
She touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She will be sorely missed by all.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in the chapel at First
Baptist Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Scott Watson officiating. Burial will follow in
Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation is tonight from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral
Home.

Ege, Ralph Dewey 1898 - 22 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
Ralph Dewey Ege, 70, of Springfield, died in St. John’s Hospital at 12:20 a.m.
Sunday. A machinist at Frisco diesel shops, Mr. Ege attended Jehovah’s Witness Church.
He is survived by his wife, Eliza J.; five sons, Richard D., Ozark, Dwain, Springfield,
Joe, Nixa, Jerry, Springfield, and Seaman Frederick Ege, U. S. Navy and two daughters,
Mrs. Martha Stokes And Mrs. Cecelia Clay of Springfield. Also surviving are two
brothers, David D. and Eugene, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Humble,
Springfield and Mrs. Helen Conkle, Little Rock, Ark.; and his mother, Mrs. Sadie Ege,
Springfield.
Eggert, Laura G. (Henderson) 7 Aug 1936 - 9 Jan 1999 CCH-N 20 Jan 1999
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Laura Henderson; married 14 Dec 1968 Robert H. Eggert ]
Laura G. Eggert, 62, Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 9 in her home. Laura
was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 7, 1936, to Harry and Laura Henderson. On
December 14, 1968, she was married to Robert H. Eggert in Chicago. She was a selfemployed business owner of "Granny's Cleaning Ladies." Laura's family was the most
important thing in her life. She was a member of The Family of Christ Lutheran Church
in Nixa. She was preceded in death by a son William on March 9, 1995. She is survived
by her husband, Robert of the home; her children, Patricia Trapp and her husband,
Gordon; Chicago, Illinois, John and his wife Roberta, Howell, New Jersey, Albert and his
ex-wife Betsy, Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Rebecca Nall and her husband Kenneth, and
Vicki Eggert, all of Nixa, and Charlene Flippie, Chicago, Ill.; and grandchildren, Jon
Eggert, Cheri Hogue, and Katie Hogue, all of Nixa. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, January 13, in Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery.
Eggert, William Edward “Bill” 23 Jul 1960 - 9 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
William Edward (Bill) Eggert, 34, Nixa, died Thursday, March 9, 1995, in his
home. William was born July 23, 1960, in Chicago, Ill., the son of John and Laura
Henderson Eggert. He lived most of his life in the Chicago area, moving to Nixa in 1989.
He served as a volunteer soccer coach for the Nixa Parks and Recreation Department,
where he was loved and respected by the children he coached. He was employed by
Liggett & Platt in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents,
John and Helen Eggert; and his maternal grandparents, Harry and Laura Henderson.
Survivors include his parents, Laura and Robert Eggert, Nixa; John and Ashlin Eggert,
Arlington Heights, Ill.; two brothers, John Eggert and his wife Roberta, Howell, N.J. and
Albert Eggert and his wife Elizabeth, Kenosha, Wis.; four sisters, Patricia Trapp and her
husband Gordon, Berwin, Ill., Rebecca Hogue and her fiancée, Kenneth Nall, Nixa,
Victoria Eggert, Nixa, Charlene Kilarski, Chicago, Ill.; two nieces, Charlene and
Catherine Hogue; one nephew, Jonathan Eggert; a beloved godson, Christopher
Thompson; and a beloved friend, Shannon Thompson; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and
friends. Services were held Monday, March 13, 1995, in the Family of Christ Lutheran
Church, Nixa, with the Rev. Dale Bond Sr. officiating. Burial was in the McConnell
Cemetery, Nixa.
Eggleston, Beverly Maxine (Green) 26 Feb 1918 - 4 Mar 1997 CCH-N 8 Mar 1997

[Note: Daughter of Walter A. and Nancy (Allison) Green; married Robert G. Eggleston]
Beverly Maxine Green Eggleston, age 79, of Nixa, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997
in her home. She was born February 26, 1918 in Iola, Kansas and was the daughter of
Walter A. and Nancy (Allison) Green. She and her husband, Robert, lived most of their
lives in the Springfield area except for eleven years they spent in the Shell Knob area In
1989 they returned to Nixa where they were presently residing. Mrs. Eggleston was a
member of Aldersgate Methodist Church in Nixa. She also enjoyed her membership with
the Ozark Piecemakers Quilt Guild and Thursday Bees. Mrs. Eggleston was preceded in
death by her parents. Survivors include: her husband, Robert G. Eggleston; a son, Robert
D. Eggleston and his wife, Louise, Loveland, Ohio; two daughters, Nancy O'Connor and
her husband, Thomas, of Evergreen, Colorado, and Debbie Gillette and her husband,
Bob, of Nixa; a foster daughter, Karen Greene and her husband, Jeff, of Birmingham,
Alabama; six grandchildren, Jonathan Eggleston, Gregory Edgington, Christopher
Paulson, Jennifer Paulson, Aaron Harris, and Amy Harris; a great-grandchild, Kaden
Edgington; a brother, Harlan Green and his wife, Wilma, of Springfield. Funeral services
were Friday, in Aldersgate Methodist Church in Nixa with Rev. Lee Strawhun officiating
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Eib, Larry Earl
4 Jun 1940 - 1 Mar 2005
SN-L 5 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Leslie & Rowena Eib]
Larry E. Eib, age 64, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, March 1. A graveside
service will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark]
AND
Eib, Larry E. 4 Jun 1940 - 1 Mar 2005
SN-L 6 Mar 2005
Larry Eib, 64, Ozark, Mo., went to be with the Lord on March 1, 2005. He was
born on June 4, 1940, in Normal, Ill., to Leslie and Rowena Eib. He graduated from
Central High School in Springfield, in 1958, and shortly thereafter enlisted in the U.S.
Navy. He quickly advanced in the electronics engineering area, holding the highest test
scores at the Great Lakes Naval Training Facility for over 20 years and becoming an
instructor there at a very young age. He then became involved in nuclear propulsion and
worked at several naval nuclear facilities as well as on nuclear aircraft carriers, destroyers
and submarines. He was part of a history-making nonstop cruise around the world using
nuclear propulsion. His career led him on several around-the-world tours and took him
and his family to New York, South Carolina, California, Hawaii, and back to Missouri.
After his retirement from the Navy, he built and remodeled homes and had a passion for
woodworking. He was always a health and fitness enthusiast, avid runner and bicyclist.
He also enjoyed reading, photography and the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his
father, Leslie Eib. Larry is survived by his mother, Rowena Eib, Ozark; his sister, Selma
Jahn, Gurnee, Ill.; two daughters, Shelly Young and husband Curtis, Nixa, and Angie
Orth and husband Gary, Ozark; three grandsons, Cory Ruggles, Tony Orth, and Riley
Orth; two nieces, Heather Evans, Albany, Ore. and Laura Jahn, Waukegan, Ill.; three
former step-sons, Dwaine, Keith and Vance Holland, their wives and their children,
Caleb, Samantha, Carli, Emily, Makenna and Tyler; and many, many friends. Larry's
kind nature, patience and love for his children, grandchildren and friends was evident to

all who ever knew him. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside
service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO
65804, would be greatly appreciated.
Eichelberger, Hollis H. 1 Feb 1868 - 9 Feb 1948 CCR 18 Mar 1948
[Note: Son of Charles L. & Sarah Jane "Jennie" (Sheline) Eichelberger; married Isadora
Ella Eoff 26 Aug 1873 - 13 Dec 1941]
Funeral services for Hollis H. Eichelberger, 80, of Sparta, who died Monday
March 8, at Nevada, were held Wednesday afternoon, March 10, at 2 o’clock in the
Sparta Christian church. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include one brother, Louis, of Jennings, Okla., and
eight sisters, Mrs. Nellie Snonger of Sawyer, Kan., Mrs. Grace Sterns of Pratt, Kan., Mrs.
Gertrude Bunch of Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Anna Maynard of Kansas City, Mrs. Maud
Ellis of Hot Springs, N.M., Mrs. Blanche Patrick of Butler, Mo., Mrs. Florence Estes of
Springfield, and Mrs. Fannie Abbot of Sparta.
Eicholz, Adelia C. (Witt) 1890 - 17 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
Mrs. Adelia C. Eicholz, 79, of Springfield, died at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday in
Fremont Manor after a six-month illness. A former resident of Sparta, Mrs. Eicholz had
been a resident of Springfield since 1944. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Crescent Chapter of Order of Eastern Star, White Shrine and Sorosis Club. Mrs. Eicholz
was the widow of Arthur L. Eicholz of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Ardell Bilyeu,
Springfield; one brother, William Witt, Grand Island, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna
Neumberger, Wisner, Neb., Mrs. Mary Hagedorn and Mrs. Emma Merkle, both of West
Paint, Neb., and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in the
Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating, Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery.
Eisenhour, Conrad R. 3 Nov 1873 - 21 Aug 1955 Springfield Leader-Press 22 Aug
1955
[Note: Son of Jacob & Lydia Eisenhour; married Mary J. Patrick 22 Mar 1877 - 18 Sep
1920]
Conrad R. Eisenhour, 81, a retired farmer of the Crane community died Sunday
evening at the home of a son, Joe of Crane following a lingering illness. A native of
Parrotsville, Tennessee, Mr. Eisenhour had lived in Missouri most of his life. He had
made his home with his son the past several years. He is survived by six sons, Everett and
Dick, both of Springfield, Cloyd of Reeds Spring, Millard of Ridgecrest, Calif., Ralph of
South Gate, Calif. And Joe; two daughters, Mrs. Chloris Moore of Spokane and Mrs.
Nellie Egger of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Shirkey and Mrs. Bess Moore, both of
Reeds Spring; a brother, Clarence of Springfield; 30 grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Eisenhour Church with burial in the
church cemetery under direction of Manlove of Crane
Eisenhour, Ernest

1875 - 23 Mar 1955 Springfield Leader-Press 25 Mar 1955

[Note: Son of Jacob & Lydia Eisenhour; married Lottie Mason 1881 - 1952]
Ernest Eisenhour, 79, retired farmer of Redds Spring died Wednesday afternoon
at his home. Survivors include two sons, Roy of Reeds Spring and Raymon, address
unknown; a daughter, Mrs. Ica Dahms, of Reeds Spring; two brothers, Connie of Reed
Spring and Clarence of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Shirkey of Spokane, Mrs.
Aletha Foland of Spokane and Mrs.. Bessie Harris of Reeds Spring; 10 grandchildren and
19 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Rock Church near
Reeds Spring, Burial will be at Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Cheatham of
Galena.
Eisenhour, Everett N. 7 Feb 1900 - 1 Jul 1969 CCR 3 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Conrad R. & Mary (Patrick) Eisenhour; married Lois B. 4 Dec 1904 - 22
Aug 1984]
Funeral services for Everett N. Eisenhour, 69, of Springfield will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Walter McKnight officiating. Burial will
be in Eisenhour Cemetery near Spokane. Mr. Eisenhour died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital where he had been a patient since suffering an apparent heart attack
Monday. Survivors include his wife, Lois B.; three daughters, Mrs. Maxine Pickel, Mrs.
Betty Jo Waite, and Mrs. Marcella Jean Hawkins, all of Springfield; four brothers, Floyd,
Spokane, Joe, Crane, Ralph, Downey, Calif., Harold, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.
Chloris Moore, Spokane. Mrs. Nell Egger, Springfield; nine grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Eisenhour, Ralph 23 May 1919 - 29 Apr 2005 SN-L 3 May 2005
[Note: Son of Conrad R. & Mary J. (Patrick) Eisenhour; married Inez]
Ralph Eisenhour, 85, of Springfield, died Friday, April 29, at 11:15 a.m. in
Maranatha Village Care Center following a long illness. Ralph was born on May 23,
1919, and raised on a farm in Stone County, Mo., near the town of Spokane. He was the
second youngest of eight children of Conrad "Coony" and Mary (Patrick) Eisenhour, all
of which have preceded him in death. Mr. Eisenhour was a retired postal clerk and
attended Parkcrest Assembly of God Church. Ralph served in World War II with the 43rd
Infantry in the South Pacific. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Inez, and family and
friends that loved him. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South. Burial will be in the New Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is from 7
to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Eisenmann, Max 27 Oct 1906 – 7 Aug 1992 NN-E 12 Aug 1992
Max Eisenmann, 85, Ozark, died Friday, Aug. 7, in Ozark Riverview Manor: He
was born Oct. 27, 1906, in Guben, Germany. He came to America at the age of 15 and
worked as a hotel porter in New York City. He was a veteran of World War II. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Lela Ellingsworth Eisenmann, five years ago. Survivors
include a brother, Erich Eisenmann, Germany; a stepson, Glen Ellingsworth, Longwood,
Fla.; two step-grandchildren, Glen Ellingsworth II, and Lynn Ann Jones; three step-greatgrandchildren; a stepbrother; a stepsister; two sisters-in-law, Opal Ellingsworth and
Estelle Sigler; nieces and nephews, Harold Holmes, Gertrude McGinnis, Clint
Ellingsworth, Gary Sigler, Judy Roe, Frances Huett and Loretta Clark. Graveside services

were held Monday, Aug. 19, in Highlandville Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Elam, Bessie M. 14 Jun 1906 - 6 Aug 1979 OH 9 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: married Otto Elam]
Graveside services for Mrs. Bessie M. Elam, 73, Fordland were held Wednesday
in the West Finley Cemetery north of Rogersville under the direction of Marsh Funeral
Home, Rogersville. George Meeker officiated. Mrs. Elam died at 9:30 a.m. Monday in
Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her
husband, Otto of the home; two sons, Gary, Brea, Calif. and Joe, Fordland; three
daughters, Mrs. Etta Mae Chapman, Brea, Calif., Mrs. Annette Null, Williamsburg, Va.
and Sheila Robinson, Rogersville.
Elam, Diane Carol (Pearson) 23 Aug 1961 - 18 Feb 2004 SN-L 19 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of D. K. & Carol Pearson; married Neal Elam]
Diane Elam of Rogersville, Mo., died at 10:26 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, in
Cox South of brain cancer. She is survived by her husband, Neal Elam, and two
daughters, Kelsey and Kate, both of the home in Rogersville. Diane is also survived by
her parents, D.K. and Carol Pearson, Seymour; her brother, Paul Pearson and wife Mary
of Nixa; brother Mark Pearson and wife Shawna of Ava; her sister, Cheri and husband
Kent McCormack of Seymour; her sister, Debi Hay of Pineville; her brother, Mike
Pearson of Springfield; and her brother, Steven Pearson and wife Kelly of Ellsworth
AFB, S.D.; mother-in-law, Vivian Elam in Mountain View; brother-in law, Milton Elam
and wife Kerry in Ozark; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and
many friends and co-workers. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Derrick Hay of
Rocky Comfort. Diane was born Aug. 23, 1961, in Bloomington, Ill. She moved to
Missouri when she was 10 years old and graduated from high school in Mansfield, Mo.
She attended the College of the Ozarks and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree
with honors in May 1983. After college, she worked as a marketing editor for the Milking
Shorthorn Society; then as the director of community relations for the Developmental
Center of the Ozarks; as the administrative assistant for Christ Episcopal Church; then for
14 years as office manager for Sam A. Winn and Associates, Architects. Diane loved to
work hard and play hard. She enjoyed the challenges of hard work, loved to read, cook
and entertain, spending time with friends and family, camping, canoeing, playing in water
and traveling. Spending time laughing with her friends was one of her great joys.
Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. Friday in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, in the funeral home.
Elder, Ruth Dixon 14 Aug 1900 - 7 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
Ruth Dixon Elder, 87, of Billings, died May 6 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, after a short illness. Memorial services for Mrs. Elder were held Sunday at
the Covenant Presbyterian Church, Springfield. Burial will be in Lexington, Illinois. The
body was cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.
Eldreth, Jack Allen 12 Jul 1940 - 10 Dec 2003 CCH-N 17 Dec 2003

Jack Allen Eldreth, 63, Ozark, died Dec. 10, 2003 in his home. He was born July
12, 1940 in Colora, Md., the son of Edward and Maxine Finley. Eldreth grew up in
Maryland and graduated from Rising Sun High School. He worked as a truck driver and
dispatcher and retired from Charter Express after 21 years of service. He was a very hard
worker and was a wrestling fan, but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his father, Ed Finley; an infant sister, Ruth Ann Graybeal and a son,
Robert Ramage. Survivors include his wife Mary, of the home; his mother, Maxine
Finley, Nixa; children, Jack Eldreth Jr., Emory Claude Eldreth and wife Kay, and
Rebecca Spiker, all of Maryland, Richard Ramage, Kathy Stallings, Sherry Gerhardt and
Theresa Richey, all of Ozark; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers and
sisters, Doris Lane, Bill Graybeal and wife Ursula, Sandy Stoneman and husband Red,
and Sue Jones and husband Jim, all of Nixa, and Wayne Graybeal and wife Julie and
Pauline Stevens, all of Springfield. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Dec. 15 in
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial followed in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 in the funeral home.
Eldridge, George 15 Oct 1871 - 3 Dec 1948 CCR 9 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Perry J. & Rachel C. (Montgomery) Eldridge; married 28 Oct 1906 CCM
Gussie Garrison 2 Oct 1889 - 25 May 1965]
George Eldridge, 77, died at his home east of Ozark Friday, Dec. 3. He was a
member of the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Survivors are his wife, Gussie Eldridge, many
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. in the
Linden chapel, by Rev. Childress with burial in the Linden cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Eldridge, Gussie (Garrison) 2 Oct 1889 - 25 May 1965 CCR 27 May 1965 p3
[Note: MAY be the daughter of John & Larilda Frances (Bledsoe) Garrison, though all
the birth years on 1900 census vary from birth years on tombstones; married George W.
Eldridge 15 Oct 1871 - 3 Dec 1948]
Mrs. Gussie Eldridge, 75, died at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in
Ozark. She had been a resident there since 1951. Surviving are a brother, Todd Garrison,
Springfield and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Johnson, Ozark.. Harris of Ozark will announce
arrangements.
AND
Eldridge, Gussie (Garrison)
2 Oct 1889 - 25 May 1965 CCR 3 Jun 1965 p3
Services for Mrs. Gussie Eldridge, 75, of Ozark who died Tuesday morning, May
25, were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Gerald Rushing
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery northeast of Ozark.
Elkins, Alice Eva (Flagg) 5 Oct 1870 - 13 Sep 1948 CCR 16 Sep 1948
[Note: Daughter of Samuel A. & Sarah Perinza (Woody) Elkins; married 5 Nov 1888 Dr.
Cullen Bryant Elkins 1 Jun 1862 - 25 Feb 1947]
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Flagg Elkins, 77, widow of Dr. C.B. Elkins, 804 South
Pickwick, who died at St. John’s hospital last Monday night, was held Wednesday
afternoon in the Alma Lohmeyer chapel at 2 o’clock, her pastor, the Reverend Clayton
Potter, officiating. Pallbearers were Ward Adams, Herbert Rogers, Clark Howell, Neil
Gray, Vern Dillon, and John Clark. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery. Mrs. Elkins was

one of the city’s most widely known women and universally liked for her cheerful and
friendly temperament. For years she was one of the outstanding leaders in local
Democratic politics—one time president of the Green County Women’s Democratic club,
a longtime committeewoman, and invariably a judge in the first ward in every election,
even this year’s primary. She probably “inherited’ her interest in politics from her
husband, an active Democratic leader who was one-time secretary of the state committee
and secretary of the state board of health and under Governor A.M. Dockery was resident
physician at the state penitentiary. Mrs. Elkins also was a longtime active member and
onetime president of the Kurean Society of the South Street Christian church, where she
had been a member ever since coming to Springfield in 1905. She also was both active
and popular socially—and indeed, her last activity was to attend a dinner party at the
Frisco Saturday night and to spend the rest of the evening with friends. She went home
around midnight after making arrangements to meet her friends the next morning again.
When they called Sunday morning and received no answer, they called her son, Ralph
Elkins. He was not at home, but Mrs. Elkins went immediately to her mother-in-law’s
home, found her unconscious. She was taken at once to St. John’s, where she died
Monday night. Cause of her death possibly was a stroke of some sort. In spite of her
interests, animation, and persistent activity, Mrs. Elkins actually had not been in good
health for many years; but few people realized it because of her refusal to give in to her
ailments. Mrs. Elkins was born near Rogersville, Mo. Oct. 5, 1870, the daughter of a
Union officer, Captain Flagg. She married Dr. Elkins at 17, and they lived at Ozark, Mo.,
until his appointment by Gov. Dockery took them to Jefferson City in 1900. At the end of
the term, they moved to Springfield. Dr. Elkins died in February of last year. Mrs. Elkins
was first president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Greene County Medical Society.
Surviving her are two sons, Dr. Ronald Elkins and Ralph Elkins, both of Springfield; one
sister, Mrs. Lillian McStay, of Riverside, Cal., and three grandchildren. – Springfield
Leader and Press.
AND
Elkins, Alice Eva (Flagg) 5 Oct 1870 - 13 Sep 1948 SN-L 14 Sep 1948 p 14
[Note: Daughter of Samuel A. and Sarah Perinza) Flagg, married 5 Nov 1888 Cullen
Bryant Elkins 1 Jun 1862 - 25 Feb 1947]
Mrs. C. B. Elkins
The funeral of Mrs. Alice Flagg Elkins 77, widow of Dr. C. B. Elkins, 804 South
Pickwick who died at St. John’s hospital last night will be Wednesday afternoon in the
Alma Lohmeyer chapel at 2 o’clock., her pastor, the Rev. Clayton Potter officiating.
Pallbearers will be Ward Adams, Herbert Rogers, Clark Howell, Neil Gray, Vern Dillon
and John Clark. Burial will be in Hazelwood. Mrs. Elkins was one of the city’s best
known women and universally liked for her cheerful and friendly temperament. For
years, she was one of the outstanding leaders of the local Democratic Party , one time
president of the Greene County Democratic Club, a longtime committeewoman and
invariably a judge in the first ward in every election, even this year’s primary. She
probably “inherited” her interest in politics from her husband, an active Democrat leader
who was onetime secretary of the state committee, secretary of the State Board of Health,
and under Governor A. M. Dickey was resident physician of the state penitentiary. Mrs.
Elkins was a longtime active member and onetime president of the Churn Society of the
South Street Christian Church where she had been a member since coming to Springfield

in 1905. She was also active and popular socially and indeed he last activity was to attend
a dinner part of the Frisco Saturday night and to spend the rest of the evening with
friends. She went home around midnight after making an engagement to meet her friends
the next morning again. When they called the next morning and received no answer, they
called her son Ralph Elkins. He was not home, but his wife went immediately to her
mother-in-law’s home and found her unconscious. She was taken to St. John’s where she
died last night. Cause of her death was possibly a stroke of some sort. In spite of her
interests, animations and persistant activities, Mrs. Elkins actually had not been in good
health for many years, but few persons realized it because of her refusal to give in to her
ailments. Mrs. Elkins was born near Rogersville, MO Oct 5, 1870, the daughter of a
Union officer, Captain Flagg. She married Dr. Elkins at 17, and they lived at Ozark, MO
until his appointment by Governor Dockery took them to Jefferson City in 1900. At the
end of that term, they moved to Springfield. Dr. Elkins died in February of last year.
Mrs. Elkins was first president of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Greene County Medical
Society. Survivors are her two sons, Dr. Ronald Elkins and Ralph Elkins, both of
Springfield, one sister, Mrs. Lillian McStay of Riverside, Calif and three grandchildren.
Elkins, Barclay Tilman 17 Jul 1867 - 26 Mar 1936
CCR
[Note: Son of Dillard Love & Elizabeth Josephine (Elkins) Elkins; married Mary Jane
Kessinger 15 Sep 1874 - 26 Sep 1956]
Barclay Tilman Elkins was born July 17, 1867 and died March 26, 1936 at the
home 859 Madison, Springfield. He came to the Ozarks region in 1884 and spent most of
his life here. In 1891, he married Mary Jane Kessinger and to this union nine children
were born, three of whom died in infancy and Elizabeth at age sixteen. Those surviving
are Charles A., Thomas R., Agnes M. High, Inez Matthews and Irma Ferrel. An adopted
daughter, Ethel Cheek, lived in Loveland, Colo. Funeral services were held Mar 29 at the
Chaffin Funeral Home by Rev. Matthews with burial in the Ozark Cemetery.
Elkins, Charles Arnold
1898 - Mar 1963 SDN 20 Mar 1963 p 15
[Note: Son of Barclay Tillman & Mary Jane (Kessinger) Elkins; married Lottie High
1909 - 1961]
Funeral services for Charley Arnold Elkins 64 of 511 North Park who died at his
home Sunday afternoon will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ayre-Goodwin chapel with
the Rev. Henry Long officiating. Burial will be in the White Chapel Cemetery
AND
Elkins, Charles Arnold
1898 - Mar 1963 SDN 20 Mar 1963 p 15
Springfield Daily News 21 Mar 1963 p 2
Charles A. Elkins 64 of 511 North Park died at 3 p.m. Sunday at his home after
suffering a heart attack. He had been in ill health for the past two years. Mr. Elkins was a
native of Ozark . He had lived in Springfield most of his life. Survivors include five
daughters, Miss Doris Elkins of the home, Mrs. Edna Wrobel, San Leandro, CA, Mrs.
Betty Jo Gurschke, Milwaukee, WS, Mrs. Barbara Wallis 1440 Fulbright and Mrs.
Shirley Hopkins 2121 West Kearney and a son Charles of the home. Also surviving are
three sisters, Mrs. Agnes High 1121 North Forest, Mrs. Inez Matthews 518 S Broadway
and Mrs. Irma Ferrell 2954 West Walnut; a brother Tom Elkins of Ash Grove and three
grandchildren. Arrangements will be by Ayre-Goodwin.

Elkins, Jared Allan 20 Aug 2004 - 20 Aug 2004 SN-L 22 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Larry & Sherri Elkins]
AND
Elkins, Jordan Daniel 20 Aug 2004 - 20 Aug 2004 SN-L 22 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Larry & Sherri Elkins]
Jared Allan and Jordan Daniel Elkins, identical twins, passed away on Aug. 20,
2004, at Cox South Hospital. They are survived by their mother and father, Sherri and
Larry Elkins, Rogersville, Mo.; two brothers, Christopher Elkins, Rogersville, and
Brandon Elkins, of the home; paternal grandparents, Janice Drysdale, Rogersville, and
James and Dee Elkins, Clinton, Mo.; maternal grandmother, Sharon Elliott of Hazleton,
Ind. Two special little angels will be greatly missed. Graveside services will be Monday,
Aug. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. in White Oak Cemetery with Minister Winston Burton
officiating. Greenlawn Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Elkins, Lottie (High) 1909 - Apr 1961
SDN 20 Apr 1961 p 23
[Note: married Charles Arnold Elkins 1898 - Mar 1963]
Mrs. Lottie Elkins, 51, of 511 North Park, was found dead at her home early
Wednesday. Survivors are her husband, Charles, Sr., a son, Charles, Jr. of the home; five
daughters, Doris, Betty, Barbara Sue and Shirley Elkins all of the home and Mrs. Edna
Wroebel, San Leandro, Ca, a sister, Mrs. Margaret Shelley, Los Angeles, two brothers,
Ina High, Springfield and Charles High, St. Louis and one granddaughter.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin
AND
Elkins, Lottie (High) 1909 - Apr 1961 SDN 20 Apr 1961 p 23
Springfield Daily News 22 Apr 1961 p 13
Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie Elkins, 51 of 511 North Park who died
Wednesday will be at 2 p.m. today in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel. The Rev. Marshall
Burroughs will officiate with burial in the White Chapel Cemetery.
Elkins, Mary Jane (Kessinger)
15 Sep 1874 - 26 Sep 1956 CCR 5 Oct 1956 p4
[Note: married Barclay Tillman Elkins 17 Jul 1867 - 26 Mar 1936]
Funeral services for Mary Jane Elkins, 82, who died Wednesday, Sept. 26 at her
home in Springfield were held Sunday, Sept 30 at 9 a.m. in the Church of Christ in
Springfield, with Bro. Land officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a native of Christian County and a
former resident of Ozark. She was a member of the Broadway & Madison Church of
Christ of Springfield. Survivors include two sons, Charley Elkins of Springfield and
Tom Elkins of Ash Grove; four daughters, Mrs. Agnes High, Mrs. Inez Matthews and
Mrs. Erma Ferrell, all of Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel Chech of Loveland, Colo., 17
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, M. K. Kessinger of Springfield
and A. J. Kessinger of Neosho and Mrs. V. M. Vanderhoof of Denver, Colo.
Ellerman, Claude “Woody” 27 Dec 1918 - 7 Feb 1992
NN-E 13 Feb 1992
Claude “Woody” Ellerman, 73, Sparta, died at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, 1992 in
his home. He was a retired operating engineer who worked with Jess/Wood Plumbing

Co. for 30 years. He was born Dec. 27, 1918 in Missouri City, the son of Charles Luther
and Linnie E. (Bolin) Ellerman. He was teacher and longtime member of the Round
Steppers Dance Club. He was married Jan. 29, 1945 to Sarah Elizabeth “Betty” Phillips,
who preceded him in death in 1983. He is survived by a son, Terry Ellerman and his
fiancee, Becky McCormick, Sparta; a daughter, Sandra K. Wilkins, Tulsa, Okla; two
sisters, Bertha Dean, Carter, Nixa and Rachel Lucille Franka, Kansas City: and a
grandson, Matt Ellerman, Ozark. Services were Tuesday at Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral
Home at Rivermonte, Springfield, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial
followed in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Ellerman, Freda N. (McNeil) Green 18 Apr 1925 - 25 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: married first ? Green; married second Claude W. Ellerman 27 Dec 1918 - 7 Feb
1992 ]
Freda N. Green Ellerman, 63, of Springfield, died at 2 a.m. May 25 at Cox
Medical Center South. Services for Mrs. Ellerman were held Friday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South Chapel, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. A longtime Springfield resident, Mrs. Ellerman was
a native of Walnut Grove. A retired Southwestern Bell Telephone operator, she had
owned and operated the Flipsides Ceramic Shop for 17 years. She was a member of the
Springfield Telephone Pioneers, and of the Mini Square and Round Dance Club
Survivors include her husband, Claude W., Springfield; three sons, Gerald Green and
Martin Green. both of Springfield, and Phillip Stan Green, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a stepson,
Terry Ellerman, Ozark; a stepdaughter, Sandra Kay Wilkerson, Tulsa; two brothers, Jack
McNeil, Everton, and John McNeil, Ozark; five sisters, Nancy Stockton, Walnut Grove,
Linda Fulton, Ozark, Elloise Williams, San Jose, California, Nita Hindman, Springfield,
and Dorothy Bradley, Los Angeles, California; and nine grandchildren.
Ellerman, Jessie Lee Alfred 19 Mar 1915 - 4 Apr 1990 OH 12 Apr 1990
Jessie Lee Alfred Ellerman, 75, Sparta died at 5:57 p.m. Wednesday, April 4,
1990 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident on Highway 125, near Lindenlure.
He was a retired route salesman for the R.C. Cola Co. He was born March 19, 1915 to
Charles L; and Linnie E. Ellerman in Missouri City. He was a U.S. Army veteran of
World War II and was a member of Baptist faith. He is survived by two stepchildren; two
sisters, Rachel Francka, Kansas City, Mo., and B. Dean Carter, Nixa; two brothers,
Luther Ellerman, Kansas City, Kan., and Claude W. "Woody" Ellerman, Sparta; several
nieces and nephews. Services were Monday in Greenlawn South Chapel with Rev. Ted
Petts officiating. Burial with full military rites followed in Springfield National
Cemetery.
Ellingsworth, Adeline (Cox) 30 Oct 1867 - 9 Dec 1949 CCR 15 Dec 1949
[Note: Daughter of Newton & Narcissa (Hammond) Cox; married 17 Sep 1883 Thomas
Henry Ellingsworth 21 Jan 1862 - 21 Jan 1959]
Funeral services were conducted Sunday in the Montague Church of Mrs. Thomas
Ellingsworth, 82, of Highlandville who died Friday. The Rev. Worth Caughron officiated
at the service. Burial was in the Tory cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home. Adaline Cox was born to Newton and Narcissis Cox Oct. 30, 1867. She married

Thomas Ellingsworth Sept. 17, 1883. To them four children were born, Blane, Sissy,
Bessie and Merriett. Bland and Sissy preceded her in death. She also reared from infancy
a niece, Inez Thogmartin. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church the
past 42 years. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, one son, three grandchildren,
Lean Gonce, Manford Park and Phillips Norman King; four great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Ellingsworth, Arlie 8 Mar 1906 - 5 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: married Opal Baucom 4 Nov 1917 - 3 Apr 1999 ]
Arlie Ellingsworth, 84, Ozark, died Thursday, July 5, 1990, in St. Johns Regional
Health Center, after a two-month illness. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County
and a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Opal; a son, Clint Ellingsworth and his wife,
Carol, Highlandville; two grandsons, Jeff and Darin Ellingsworth; a sister, Estelle Sigler,
and her husband, Woodrow, Caulfield; and nieces and nephews. Services were Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Stewart and the Rev. Harold Spradling
officiating. Dave Drennon provided music. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery, near
Boaz. Memorials may be made to St. John's School of Nursing, Springfield.
Ellingsworth, Benjamin Franklin 13 Jan 1891 - 25 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p10
[Note: Son of Marion Grant & Luetisha Caroline(Noe) Ellingsworth; married 25 Dec
1910 Maude Zella Brown 21 Jun 1889 - 2 Dec 1956; married Stella King ; married 14
Oct 1965 Elsie m/1 Maples]
Nixa - Benjamin F. Ellingsworth, 82, died last Tuesday at his home here. The
retired farmer had suffered from a heart condition for some time. He moved here in April
1970 from the Highlandville and Ozark area. Mr. Ellingsworth was a member of the First
Baptist Church here. He is survived by his wife, Elsie; one son, Clifford, of Spokane; two
daughters, Mrs. Vivian Nelson and Mrs. Ena Rainey, both of Ozark; one step-son, Verl
Maples of Springfield; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Sally Barber, Nixa; seven grandchildren;
three step grandchildren, and seven step great grandchildren. Harris was in charge of
funeral arrangements.
Ellingsworth, Bertha Addie (Davis) 1 May 1890 - 7 Feb 1974 OH 14 Feb 1974 p6
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Grant & Ida Francis (Fisher) Davis; married Elmer Eldon
Ellingsworth 18 Jan 1892 - 15 Jan 1974]
Highlandville - Mrs. Bertha A. Ellingsworth, 83, of Highlandville, died Thursday
in Cox Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness. A lifelong Highlandville
resident, Mrs. Ellingsworth was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She was
the widow of Elmer Ellingsworth. Survivors include one son, Ralph of Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Lona Mae Clemons, of Battlefield and Mrs. Alta Reeves of Springfield;
two brothers, Bennie Davis of the state of California and Neal Davis of Marionville; four
sisters, Mrs. Frona Harding of Nixa, Mrs. Beulah Rhodes of Ozark and Mrs. Belle Moss
and Mrs. Mildred White, both of Ontario, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction
of Harris of Nixa.
Ellingsworth, Chester J. 6 Jun 1925 - 11 Jun 1995

[Note: Son of William & Mable Ellingsworth; married Earnestine]
Chester J. Ellingsworth, 70, Nixa, died Sunday June 11, 1995 in his home. He
was born June 6, 1925 in Commerce OK, the son of William and Mable Ellingsworth.
He was a disabled Naval Veteran. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Earnestine;
two sisters, Hazel Farris, Lawrence KS, and Waunita Russell, Ozark. Three step children,
Ray Young, of Belton, I Poston, Caseyville IL, and Anetia Smith, Nixa; and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCauley
Cemetery. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Ellingsworth, Clifford “Shorty” 21 Jun 1925 - 15 Feb 2007 SN-L 18 Feb 2007 & CCHN 21 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Ben & Maud (Brown) Ellingsworth; married 5 Jul 1947 Imogene Stewart]
Clifford "Shorty" Ellingsworth, 81, of Spokane, went home to be with his Savior
on February 15, 2007, at 10:40 a.m., in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born
June 21, 1925, near Ozark, to Ben and Maud (Brown) Ellingsworth. He graduated from
Highlandville High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy, 1944 to 1946, and was
honorably discharged as Seaman First Class. On July 5, 1947, Clifford and Imogene
Stewart were married in the First Baptist Church of Spokane by the Rev. Worth
Caughron. From this union was born his three children. Clifford was a loving, devoted
husband, father, and grandfather of which he was most proud. Clifford worked for
Springfield Coca-Cola Bottling Company. He was awarded the Certificate of Merit for
superior sales performance of coolers in the St. Louis Division during the Million-Dollar
Steeplechase Campaign of 1955. In 1964, Clifford went to work for the Fasco Industries
in Ozark. He retired from Fasco in 1987, to the full time operation of his farms, raising
top of the line registered Charolais cattle. He has been a member of the American
International Charolais Association since April 1969. Clifford was saved in 1949, at
Spokane Baptist Church. In 1972, he joined Highlandville Baptist Church and was
ordained a deacon in 1984. He has been a member of South Gate Baptist Church,
Springfield, for the past 15 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant
grandson; two brothers, Royce and Paul "Bill"; and a sister, Vivian Nelson. He is
survived by his wife, Imogene; three children, Ronnie, and wife, Donna, Rhonda Carr,
and husband, Dexter, Monty, and wife, Kelly; four grandchildren, Danny, Niki, and
Amber Ellingsworth, and Corey Carr; two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Jaden
Ellingsworth; a sister, Edna Rainey, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Nolan D.
Carrier and Pastor Blaine Stafford officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the South Gate Baptist Church Building Fund or to St.
John's Hospice Care.
Ellingsworth, Douglas Lee 1982 - 26 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Ivan & ? (Fox) Ellingsworth]
Douglas Lee Ellingsworth, 16, of Rogersville, died at 12:25 a.m. May 26 from
injuries received in an automobile accident on Webster County Route B, Rogersville. A
funeral mass for Douglas was held May 30 in the Immaculate Conception Church. Burial

was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. A junior at Login-Rogersville High School,
Douglas was a two-year Varsity Football letterman. He ran track, and was a member of
the Weightlifting Club. He also loved to hunt and fish. Surviving are his father, Ivan
Ellingsworth, Rogersville, a sister, Debby Ellingsworth, St. Louis; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ellingsworth; and his maternal grandmother, Ailene
Fox, Springfield.
Ellingsworth, Elmer Eldon 18 Jan 1892 - 15 Jan 1974 OH 24 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of John William & Amanda Jane (Thogmartin) Ellingsworth; married Bertha
Addie Davis 1 May 1890 - 7 Feb 1974]
Highlandville - Elmer E. Ellingsworth, 83, of Highlandville died in Cox Medical
Center last Tuesday. A lifelong resident of the Highlandville community, Ellingsworth
was a retired farmer and bricklayer. He had serves as custodian at Highlandville school.
He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bertha;
one son, Ralph of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Lona Clemons of Battlefield and Mrs. Alta
Rees of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three brothers, Lester of
Springfield; Delbert of the state of Texas and Lou of the state of Wash.; three half
brothers, Earl of the state of Oregon, Jesse of the state of Wash. and Manford, address
unknown and one half sister, Mrs. Allene King, Springfield. Funeral services were held
Friday in Harris Chapel with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial was in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa
Ellingsworth, Ernestine (Kelmer) 21 Sep 1914 – 15 Mar 2000 CCH-N 22 Mar 2000
Ernestine Ellingsworth, age 95, of Nixa, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000, in
Eureka Springs Hospital in Arkansas. She was born September 21, 1914, in Christian
County and was the daughter of Thomas B. and Betty (Cline) Kelmer. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Chester E. Ellingsworth; a daughter, Anetia Smith; five sisters;
two brothers; and a granddaughter . Survivors include: Two sons and their wives, Ray
Dean and Sandy Young, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Bob and Betty Young,
Springfield; a daughter, Mary Lee Poston, Caseyville, Illinois; two sisters, Verna Flood
and Gladys Eisenhour, both of Nixa; a son-in-law, Don Smith, Ozark; eleven
grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, nieces; and
nephews. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 18, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery.
Ellingsworth, Ershel Truman 21 Dec 1909 - 15 Oct 1998
Ershel Truman Ellingsworth, 88 Springfield MO, died Thursday October 15, 1998
in Balanced Care, Nixa. He was born Dec 21, 1909 in Highlandville, the son of Marion
and Loutisha (Noe) Ellingsworth. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in WW II. On
October 28, 1945, he and Rowena Maie Harris were married. He retired as a welder.
Mr. Ellingsworth was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife,
Rowena, Nixa Residential Care, Nixa.; his daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Bob
Rodrigue, Pleasanton CA; a grandson, Marc Rodrigue, San Romon CA, and a host of
nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 11 brothers
and sisters. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today I 20, 1998, in Adams Funeral

Home, Nixa, with Winford Lee officiating,. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Ellingsworth, James Robert 19 Mar 1860 - 3 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of Robert E. & Anna (Durham) Ellingsworth; married 1 May 1879 Martha
Jane Haslip 27 Jan 1850 - 13 Oct 1891; married 19 Oct 1895 Francis J. Salkill 12 May
1872 - 1 Jul 1931; married 3 Nov 1932 Mary Catherine Melton 22 Dec 1873 - 12 Dec
1953[m/1 John E. Handy; m/2 White, ]
James Robert Ellingsworth, pioneer resident of the Highlandville community,
died at his home there on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon
at Highlandville Baptist church of which he was the last surviving charter member,
conducted by Rev. Earl French of Springfield. Burial was in Jones cemetery under
direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Mary,
and 11 children, Mrs. Frances Sargent of Ft. Worth, Texas, Mrs. R.L. Nygren and Lenna
Ellingsworth of Denver, Colo., Willie and Arlie of Highlandville, Mrs. T.R. Holmes and
Mrs. Clyde O’Neal of Modesto, Calif., Howard of Wilmington, Calif., Efton of Orlando,
Fla., Mrs. Woodrow Sigler of Ott, Ark., and Mrs. Lela Lockwood of New York City; 34
grandchildren, one brother, Tom Ellingsworth, and two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Maples and
Mrs. Lillie DeBois, all of Highlandville.
Ellingsworth, John William 20 Aug 1858 - 21 Jan 1928
23 Jan 1928—ELLINGSWORTH Funeral services were held at noon today at
Tory Creek Cemetery, 20 miles Southwest of Springfield, for John W.
ELLINGSWORTH, 69, who died at his home, 1530 West Chestnut, early yesterday
morning. Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of W.L. Starne, undertaker.
He is survived by his wife, three daughters and eight sons, all of Springfield. The
daughters are Mrs. W. WALKER, Mrs. William RUSSELL, and Miss Alline
ELLINGSWORTH, and the sons are Eddie, Delbert, Loyd, Lester, Elmer, Earl, Manford,
and James Ellingsworth. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Ellingsworth, Lawrence A. 22 May 1915 - 3 Dec 1972 OH 7 Dec 1972 p3
[Note: Son of William I. & Mabel Ellingsworth]
NIXA - Funeral services for Lawrence A. Ellingsworth, 57, of Nixa, were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. He had been a resident of the Highlandville and
Nixa communities all his life. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Mabel Ellingsworth of the home; one brother, Chester J. of Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Waunita Russell of Walnut Grove, and Mrs. Hazel Farris, of Eudora, Kan.
Ellingsworth, Loutisha Caroline (Noe)
7 May 1870 - 2 Aug 1940
Mrs. Lutisha (NOE) ELLINGSWORTH, 70, a lifelong resident of the
Highlandville vicinity, died yesterday morning, 2 August 1940, in her home near
Highlandville. She is survived by seven daughters, and three sons. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Marion Grant ELLINGSWORTH. Funeral
services will be at 2:00 Sunday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist Church under the
direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral home of Clever. Contributed by Jim Cochran.

Ellingsworth, Mary Catherine
B. 22 Dec 1873 MO D. 12 Dec 1953 Highlandville
Buried Selmore Cemetery by Chaffin funeral home, next to first husband. Married first to
John E. Handy, 23 I 1898, married second to unknown White, Married last to James R.
Ellingsworth 3 I 1932. 4 Daughters; Mrs. John GJEMS Highlandville MO, Mrs. J. M.
Wadkins Slater MO. Mrs. Charlie McClean Chicago IL, Mrs. Harold Hartley, Ozark MO
and 4 sons; Leslie Handy Bremerton WA, Clifford Handy, Bremerton WA, Steve Handy,
Chicago IL, Clarene Handy Springfield MO. 3 brothers Rube Melton Ozark MO,
Ephraim Melton Highlandville MO. Steve Melton state of CA; 3 sisters, Mrs. Tom
Redfern Ozark MO, Mrs. Orlin Johnson state of CA, Mrs. Henry Devries Springfield
MO, 17 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
AND
Ellingsworth, Mary Catherine (Melton) Handy White 22 Dec 1873 - 12 Dec 1953
CCR 17 Dec 1953 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Catherine Ellingsworth, 79, who died early
Saturday morning, December 12 at the home of a daughter in Highlandville were held at
2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. worth Caughron
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mrs.
Ellingsworth is survived by four daughters, Mrs. John Gjems at whose home she died;
Mrs. J. M. Wadkins of Slater, Mrs. Charlie McLean of Chicago and Mrs. Harold Hartley
of Ozark; four sons, Leslie and Clifford Handy of Bremerton, Wash., Steve Handy of
Chicago and Clarence Handy of Springfield; 17 grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren; three brothers, Rube Melton of Ozark, Ephraim of Highlandville and
Steve of the state of California; three sisters, Mrs. Tom Redfearn of Ozark, Mrs. Orlin
Johnson of California and Mrs. Henry Devries of Springfield.
Ellingsworth, Matle I. (Pease) 16 Mar 1898 - 5 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p9
[Note: married Lester Ellingsworth[
Mrs. Matle L. Ellingsworth, 77, of Route 6, Box 217, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in
Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a charter member of Garrison Christian
Church and a member of the Railroad Retirement Club and Railroad Auxiliary. Survivors
include her husband, Lester; a son, Norman, 3054 South Ferguson; four brothers, Otis
Pease of the state of Washington, Leonard Pease, Springfield, Rex Pease, Spokane,
Wash, and Albert Pease of Selah, Wash.; and two grandchildren. Arrangements are
incomplete under direction of Klingner.
Ellingsworth, Maud Zella (Brown) 21 Jun 1889 - 2 Dec 1956
B 21 June 1889, D 2 Dec 1956 67 years old
Buried Highlandville Cemetery, by Chaffin Funeral Home. Husband Ben Ellingsworth
married 25 Dec 1910 Christian Co MO. 3 sons; Royce Ellingsworth, deceased, Paul
Ellingsworth , Clifford Ellingsworth and 2 daughters; Mrs. Vivian Nelson, Mrs. Edna
Rainey. 3 brothers; Ernest Brown Wasco CA, Fred Brown Clever MO, Raymond Brown
Highlandville MO; 5 sisters, Mrs. Nora Keene state of CA, Mrs. Minnie Maples Grove
OK, Mrs. Mettie Maples Springfield MO, Mrs. Bertie Cutbirth Highlandville MO, Mrs.
Bea Tennis, Highlandville MO. Contributed by Jim Cochran.

Ellingsworth, Melvin H. “Rosie” 14 Sep 1901 - 11 Oct 1992
Melvin H. “Rosie” Ellingsworth, 91, Ozark, died at 4 P.M. Sunday Oct 11,1992
in Cox Medical Center South. He was born Sept. 14, 1901, to Marion and Loutisha C.
(Noe) Ellingsworth, in Highlandville. He worked at the Frisco Shops until 1942, after
which he did carpentry work. He was a veteran of World War I. He was preceded in
death by his first wife, Hattie, brothers and sisters, and parents. Survivors include his
wife, Mabel, two daughters, Betty Raines of Willis TX, and Carolyn Baker, Nixa; a
brother, Ershel Ellingsworth, a sister, Mildred Blevins, Highlandville, two
granddaughters, Linda Hunter, Greenwood IN, and Freda Leighton, Severn MD; two
great grandchildren, Dane Neil, Greenwood IN, and Nora Lynn Leighton, Severn MD;
and a step daughter, Medelene Ramsey, Ozark. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wed I 14, in
Adams Funeral Home with the Reverends James “Hobo” Applegate, Hosea Bilyeu Jr.,
and Howard Blevins. Burial will be in the Highlandville Cemetery. Contributed by Jim
Cochran.
Ellingsworth, Merritt 10 Aug 1894 - 3 Mar 1970 CCR 9 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas H. “Tom" & Adeline D. (Cox) Ellingsworth]
Merriett Ellingsworth, 75, a lifelong resident of Highlandville, died at 10:30 p.m.
Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Surviving are a foster sister, Mrs. Inez King, San
Jacinto, Calif. and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Tory Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Ellingsworth, Minnie Lee (Cutbirth)
13 Mar 1922 - 11 Dec 2001
Minnie Lee Ellingsworth, 79, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2001,
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born March 13, 1922 in Ponce
De Leon, the daughter of John Franklin and Bertie Lee (Brown) Cutbirth. On September
30, 1939 she and Ralph Ellingsworth were married. Minnie was a member of Craig
Hollow Church. She loved gardening and canning and visited neighbors often. She was
preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Roy and Frank Cutbirth; a sister, Jessie
Maples; and a son in-law, Lewis Rollings. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; three
children, Robert Ellingsworth and his wife, Connie of Nixa, Margie Rollings of Spokane
and Larry Ellingsworth and his wife Claire of Rogersville; seven grandchildren, Terri
Goodall, Brad Ellingsworth, Jeff Rollings, James Ellingsworth, Sherry Long, Karla
Berziel, and Cody Ellingsworth; two great-grandchildren, Easton Rollings and Gunner
Ellingsworth; a brother, Floyd Cutbirth of Tucson, Ariz.; and a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 14,
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow
in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, December 13, 2001.
Ellingsworth, Nancy Ann (Bricker) Dorland
1 Oct 1875 - 1 Sep 1959
B 1 Oct 1875 Chadwick MO , D 1 Sep 1959 83 years old
Buried Garrison Cemetery, Garrison MO by Harris of Clever MO. Married 1895 first to
Roscoe G. Dorland, (27 Aug 1877-4 Apr 1908), married #2 John W. Ellingsworth 29 Jan

1908 (before DOD of Roscoe) , both in Christian Co MO. 2 sons Earl Ellingsworth state
of OR, Jess Ellingsworth state of WA; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lou Ellingsworth, Richland
WA, Mrs. Aileen Queen, MO; 1 brother, E. J. Bricker, Chadwick; 7 step children; Elmer
Ellingsworth MO, Ed Ellingsworth Galloway MO, Delbert Ellingsworth Dallas TX,
Lloyd Ellingsworth Richland WA, Lester Ellingsworth Springfield MO, Mrs. Maude
Russell MO, Mrs. Nora Walker MO. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
AND
Ellingsworth, Nancy Ann E. (Bricker) Dorland 1 Oct 1875 - 1 Sep 1959 CCR 10 Sep
1959 p4
[Note: daughter of Jacob & Mary Bricker; married 2 Sep 1895 Roscoe G. Dorland; 28
Jan 1908 John W. Ellingsworth]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Ann Bricker [sic], 83, who died Sept. 1 at her
home in Springfield, were held Sept. 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garrison Union Church, with
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Garrison Cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a native of the Chadwick community and
resided in Garrison until moving to Springfield 26 years ago. She was a member of the
Baptist Church. Her husband, John W. Ellingsworth preceded her in death. Survivors
include two sons, Earl Ellingsworth of Yakima, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Lou
Ellingsworth of Richland, Wash., and Mrs. Aileen Queen of Springfield, five step-sons,
Elmer Ellingsworth of Highlandville, Ed Ellingsworth of Galloway, Delbert
Ellingsworth of Dallas, Texas, Lloyd Ellingsworth of Richland, Wash., and Lester
Ellingsworth of Springfield; two step-daughters, Mrs. Maude Russell of Highlandville
and Mrs. Nora Walker of Springfield, several grandchildren; one brother, E. J. Bricker of
Chadwick.
Ellingsworth, Opal (Baucom) 4 Nov 1917 - 3 Apr 1999 CCH-N 14 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of George & Lucy (Wheeler) Baucom; married 9 Nov 1945 Arlie
Clifford Ellingsworth]
Opal Ellingsworth, age 81, of Ozark, died Saturday, April 3, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born November 4, 1917 near
Highlandville, and was the daughter of George and Lucy (Wheeler) Baucom. On
November 9, 1945 she and Arlie Clifford Ellingsworth were married. During her working
career Mrs. Ellingsworth was employed by the U.S. Postal Service as Clerk and Acting
Postmaster in Highlandville. She was a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark.
Survivors include: her son, Clinton Ellingsworth and his wife Carol, Highlandville; two
grandsons, Jeff Ellingsworth and his wife, Christa, Pontiac, Michigan, and Darin
Ellingsworth, Highlandville; two sisters, Helen Zeigler, New Castle, Pennsylvania, and
Amanda Christine Newberry, Springfield; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents, and her husband in 1990. Funeral services was at 2 p.m. Thursday,
April 8, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial
was in Union Ridge Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation was from 6-8 Wednesday in the funeral
home: Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark.
Ellingsworth, Paul Vernon “Bill” 12 Oct 1913 - 16 Nov 1972 CCR 23 Nov 1972 p1 &
OH 23 Nov 1972 p8

[Note: Son of Benjamin F. & Maude Zella (Brown) Ellingsworth; married Jessie
Nelson]
Paul V. Ellingsworth, 59, died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at his home here
after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Ozark, he was a former owner and operator of
Paul’s Recapping services here and served several years on the Ozark Chamber of
Commerce. He was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jessie;
a daughter, Mrs. Paula Kay Honeycutt, Blue Springs; his father, Ben Ellingsworth, Nixa;
a brother, Clifford Ellingsworth, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Vivien Nelson and Mrs.,.
Edna Rainey, both of Ozark; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Max Edmondson and Arthur Page
officiating. Burial was followed in Selmore Cemetery.
AND
Ellingsworth, Paul V. 1 Oct 1875 - 1 Sep 1959
OZARK – Paul V. Ellingsworth, 59, died at 10:30 p.m. Oct 16, 1972 in his home
after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Ozark, he was former owner and operator of
Paul’s Recapping Service here, and he served several years on the Ozark Chamber of
Commerce. He was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jessie;
a daughter, Mrs. Paula Kay Honeycutt, Blue Springs, his father Ben, Nixa, a brother,
Clifford, Spokane, two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Nelson and Mrs. Edna Rainey both of Ozark;
and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel
here with the Revs. Max Edmondson and Arthur Page officiating. Burial followed in
Selmore Cemetery. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Ellingsworth, Ralph 22 Nov 1917 - 23 Jul 2002
Ralph Ellingsworth, age 84 of Spokane, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2002 in
his home he shared with his daughter. He was born November 22, 1917, in Highlandville,
the son of Elmer and Bertha (Davis) Ellingsworth. On September 30, 1939, he and
Minnie Lee Cutbirth were married. Before retirement he worked as a farmer and a
carpenter. Ralph was a member of Craig Hollow Church. He liked to garden and spent
many afternoons sitting under the big oak tree in his yard visiting with neighbors. He
always welcomed visitors in his home. Ralph loved his family and was a wonderful
father and grandfather. Survivors include three children, Robert Ellingsworth and his
wife, Connie, Nixa, Margie Rollings, Spokane, and Larry Ellingsworth and his wife,
Claire, Rogersville; seven grandchildren, Terri Goodall, Brad Ellingsworth, Jeff Rollings,
James Ellingsworth, Sherry Long, Karla Berziel and Cody Ellingsworth; three greatgrandchildren, Easton Rollings, Gunner Ellingsworth and Jordyn Dawn Rollings; a sister,
Lona Mae Clemons, Battlefield; nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Minnie on December 11, 2001; his parents; a sister, Alta
Reeves; and a son-in-law, Lewis Rollings. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July
26, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will
follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, July 25, 2002.
Ellingsworth, Robert E.
29 Dec 1838 - 8 Jun 1905
“The Billings Times”, Billings, MO., Thursday June 15, 1905 copied this story.
The original story was carried in Ozark Democrat on June 9, 1905.

Suicide—Robert ELLINGSWORTH, a well known farmer living west of Highlandville
committed suicide about one o’clock yesterday afternoon By shooting himself. Nothing
could be learned as to the cause of the act. Mr. ELLINGSWORTH was about 65 years
old and leaves a large family. Corner YOACHUM being out of the county, arrangements
are being made as we go to press to have an inquest held by a justice of the peace Ozark
Democrat, June 9th.
(Robert had previously been in a farming accident, and was crippled. It was assumed that
the suicide was because he could no longer work his farm, this from a grandson that was
at the farm when it happened. He had done this by sitting back up against a tree, and
pushing the trigger of a rifle, with a stick, aimed at his head—Jim Cochran)
Ellingsworth, Ronald Lee 20 Jan 1968 - 20 Jan 1968 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
[Note: Son of Ronald Lee & Karen Jo (Warden) Ellingsworth]
Ronald Lee Ellingsworth, II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Ellingsworth of Oak
Harbor, Wash., was dead at birth at 9:09 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at the Whibley Island
Naval Air Base Hospital. Besides the parents, the child is survived by his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ellingsworth of Highlandville; maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Darlene Warden, Springfield; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Stewart of Spokane; paternal great grandfather, Benjamin Ellingsworth of
Ozark; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Warden of Springfield and
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Opal Cook of Springfield. The child’s father is a native
of Highlandville and had lived for a short time in Springfield before entering service.
Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev.
Jim Drake officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Ellingsworth, Rowena Mae (Harris)
30 Jun 1913 - 31 Jul 2002
Rowena Mae Harris was born in Republic, Mo. on June 30, 1913 to Nellie Mae
Harris. Nellie passed away by the time Rowena was 11 years old and Rowena lived with
her grandparents until they too passed on. Rowena was left to “fend for herself” for a
period of time until a wonderful Ozark family, Charles and Nora Boyd, took Rowena in
as part of their family. Mom and Dad Boyd saw to Rowena’s academic and religious
education. Their lives revolved around the old Ozark Church of Christ, where Charles
Boyd was an elder, in addition to town lawyer and school superintendent. Rowena
attended Teachers College in Springfield, which is now part of SMSU and began
teaching in the Nixa and Ozark area. She taught in a one-room schoolhouse with all eight
grades. In those days she was both teacher and janitor! In October of 1945, Rowena
Harris and Ershel T. Ellingsworth were married in Los Angeles, Calif., residing in
Torrance, Calif. In August 1948, daughter Rita Lynn was born in Torrance. Rowena and
Rita attended the old Compton, Calif. Church of Christ, which became the Long Beach
Church of Christ. Her grandson, Marcel, arrived in 1973 and was the light of her life and
she lived long enough to become acquainted with her great-granddaughter, Katelyn
Elizabeth Rodrigue, now 10 months old. Following Ershel’s death in 1998, Rowena again
moved to California to be near Rita and her family. Rowena’s last illness was pneumonia,
after suffering a broken hip. She will be sorely missed. Survivors included her daughter,
Rita Rodrigue and husband Bob; a grandson, Marcel Rodrigue and wife Karen; and a
great-grand daughter, Katelyn, all of Brentwood, Calif. A graveside services will be at 10

a.m. today in Highlandville Cemetery with Tom Allen officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader, Jul 31,
2002.
Ellingsworth, Sarah (Durham)
1843 - 4 May 1928
Sarah Ellingsworth age 84 years, 10 months and days, died March 4, 1928.
Preceded in death by a sister, Anna (DURHAM) ELLINGSWORTH. Funeral was held at
Highlandville Church by Rev .Steve BILYEU under the direction of Klepper
Undertaking Co. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Ellingsworth, Thomas Henry
21 Jan 1862 - 21 Jan 1959
CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
Funeral services for Thomas Henry Ellingsworth, 97, who died Wednesday, Jan.
21 were held Monday Jan. 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Tory Church with Rev. Howard Blevins
and Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the Tory Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bessie Park of
Highlandville; one son, Merle Ellingsworth of Highlandville; one foster daughter, Mrs.
Inez King of California; two grandchildren; five great grandchildren and seven great,
great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Ellingsworth, William I. “Bill” 18 Jan 1888 - 26 Oct 1951 CCR 1 Nov 1951
[Note: married Mabel]
W. I. (Bill) Ellingsworth, 63, a lifelong resident of Highlandville, died last Friday
afternoon, Oct. 26, in Springfield Baptist hospital after a long illness. A retired farmer
and carpenter, Mr. Ellingsworth was a member of Highlandville Baptist church. He is
survived by his wife, Mabel; two sons, Lawrence of Highlandville and Chester J,,
stationed with the Navy in Jacksonville, FL; two daughters, Mrs. Truman Russell of Ash
Grove and Mrs. Ed Farris of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Ray Nygren of Denver, CO,
and Mrs. Frank Sargent of Beaver, OK; three half-brothers, four half-sisters and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the Highlandville Baptist church with Rev.
Ross Carter officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral home of Nixa.
Elliott, Carol (Eagan) 4 Mar 1953 – 28 May 1997 CCH-N 4 Jun 1997
Carol Elliott, 44, Marshfield, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. The daughter of Harold and Margie (Sellars) Eagan, she was
born March 4, 1953, in the U.S. Naval Hospital in Millington, Tennessee. Carol was the
owner/operator of Coachlight Lanes in Marshfield, Missouri. She was a charter member
of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, a member of southwest Missouri B.PA.A. and a member of
the YA.B.A. board. She is survived by: her husband, Kenneth, to whom she was married
November 6, 1971; a son, Matthew of Marshfield; her parents, Harold and Margie Eagan
of Springfield; a sister, Elizabeth Eagan of Germany; several aunts, uncles, and other
relatives and friends. Services were Saturday, May 31, 1997, at the Ridgecrest Baptist
Church in Springfield with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial followed in Delaware Cemetery near Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church Building Fund.

Elliott, Lewis H. 31 Dec 1893 - Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p11
OZARK - Lewis M. Elliott, 82, Ozark, died at 3:35 a.m. Friday in MediCenter,
Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Elliott, a former resident of West Plains, was a
member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie; four sons, Roy of
Brodhead, Wis., Howard of Wilder, Idaho, Lewis, Jr. of Route 1, Yellville, Ark and V. J.
of Fort Collings, Colo.; four daughters, Mrs. Coyeatte Livermore, Lead Hill, Ark., Mrs.
Lois Buckner, Brighton, Mrs. Bertha Brighton, Mrs. Bertha Shannon, Versailles, and
Mrs. Ruth Bishop, Fort Collings and a sister, Mrs. Esther Westrick, Beloit, Wis.
Elliott, Marie E. (Adams) 6 Apr 1918 - 23 Nov 1989 OH 30 Nov 1989
[Note: married Lewis Elliott 31 Dec 1893 - Jul 1976 ]
Marie E. Elliott, Ozark, 71, died Nov. 23 at West Plains health Care Center
following a long illness. She was born April 6, 1918 in Johnstown Center, Wis. She
moved to Ozark in 1936 with her husband, Lewis Elliott, who preceded her in death in
1976. She worked at Zenith Electronics Corp. and later at Hagale Industries as a
seamstress. She attended the Pentecostal Church of God in Mt. View. Survivors include
three daughters, Lois Buckner, Brighton, Bertha Shannon, Mt. View; Ruth Bishop, Fort
Collins, Colo.; one son, V.J., Fort Collins, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Coyetta Livermore,
Lead Hill, Ark.; one stepson, Lewis Elliott, Jr., Summit, Ark.; two sisters, Lydia Zahl,
Janesville, Wis.; Vernia Fuchs, Melton, Wis.; two brothers, Arthur Adams, Timberlake,
S.D.; Sam Adams, Enid, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. Three stepsons preceded her in death. Services
were held Sunday in Kissee Church near Lead Hill, Ark., with the Rev. Douglas Shannon
officiating. Burial was in Kissee Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home
of Ozark.
Elliott, Mason Steven Feb 2006 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 10 May 2006
[Note: Son of Joshua & Jennifer (Brooks) Elliott
Mason Steven Elliott, three month old son of Joshua and Jennifer (Brooks) Elliott,
of Sparta, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2006. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, May 11, in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Elliott, Robert James 24 Jun 1926 - 2 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Harley & Grace Elliott; married Myrna]
Robert James Elliott, 64, Ozark, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 1990, in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born June 24, 1926, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Harley and Grace
Elliott. He was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Myrna, of the home; four sons, David, Springfield, Daniel, Murray, Utah, Doug, Des
Moines, and Eric, Ozark; three sisters, Claudine Davis, Mesa, Ariz,, Freida DeVries,
Ridgecrest, Calif., and Thelma Longnecker, Fort Dodge, Iowa. Services were Monday in
Ozark First Baptist Church with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in JonesChastain Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Elliott, Steve, Jr. 7 Oct 1979 -14 Jul 1996 CCH-N 20 Jul 1996

Steve Elliott, Jr, 16, Ozark, died Sunday, July 14, 1996 in St. Jude's Childrens
Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born October 7, 1979, and has lived
in Altoona, Iowa, and Ozark throughout his life. Steve was an Ozark High School
student. He was a member of J.R.O.T.C. and also enjoyed stage design for school plays.
Steve was a member of Ozark Mountain Bass Masters. Survivors include: His parents,
Steve and Rita Elliott: a brother, Josh Elliott; grandparents, Bill and Evelyn Troxler,
Gulliver, Michigan, and Wayne and Donna Henderson, Rogersville; a great-grandmother,
Margaret Rhodes, Grisham, Nebraska; aunts; uncles; and other relatives. Funeral services
were Thursday, July 18, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Mike Howell
officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, with members of the Ozark
J.R.O.T.C. providing honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Steve Elliott, Jr.
Memorial Fund for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, c/o Ozark Bank, PO Box 220,
Ozark, MO 65721.
Ellis, Doyle W. 6 Apr 1908 - 10 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: married Ethel]
ROGERSVILLE - Doyle W. Ellis, 66, Route 2, Rogersville, died Friday morning
at his home after apparently suffering a heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; a
daughter, Mrs. Jean McGraw, Denver, Colo.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ann Allen, Cape
Girardeau; five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at 3 p.m.
Monday at Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield with the Rev. Paul K. Witten.
AND
Ellis, Doyle W. 6 Apr 1908 - Jan 1975
Doyle W. Ellis, 66, Route 2, Rogersville, died Friday morning at his home after
apparently suffering a heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; a daughter, Mrs. Jean
McGraw, Denver, Colo.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ann Allen, Cape Girardeau; five
grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at
Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, with the Rev. Paul K. Witten. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery south of Springfield. Springfield Leader and Press, January 12 1975.
Ellis, Elaine E. (Nepper) 15 Jul 1921 – 9 Nov 1997 CCH-N 12 Nov 1997
[Note: Daughter of Clyde and Nora (Hiesler) Nepper; married Robert Leroy Ellis 31 May
1922 - 30 Jun 2000]
Elaine E. Ellis, age 76, of Ozark, died Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born July 15, 1921, in Mapleton, Iowa and was the daughter
of Clyde and Nora (Hiesler) Nepper. On Sept 3, 1941 she married Robert Leroy Ellis.
Elaine and Robert spent most of their lives in Omaha, Neb. They moved to Ozark 12
years ago. Survivors include: her husband, Robert Ellis; two children, Robert Ellis, Jr.
and his wife, Jacquie, San Diego, Cal.; and Elizabeth Hallett, Kirbyville; six
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by a brother, Frank
Nepper, and a sister, Gladys Lloyd. Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,
November 12, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Ellis, Erma Lee 13 Aug 1932 - 20 Aug 1935
[Note: Daughter of Doyle & ? (?) Ellis]

Funeral services for Erma Lee Ellis, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Ellis, of
Brookline, Route 1, who died at 8 o’clock Tuesday night, will be at 10:30 this morning in
the home with the Rev. J.R. Evans, of Springfield, officiating. Burial will be in the
Manley Cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples funeral home of Clever. Besides
the parents, one sister Alma Jean Ellis survives.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Ellis, Ethel L. (Easterday) Smith 26 Aug 1912 - 1977
[Note; married first Robert R. Smith who died 1944; married second Doyle W. Ellis6 Apr
1908 - 10 Jan 1975]
Was 65 years old, lived at 1907 Colonial lane died Tuesday night at St Francis
Medical Center. Mrs. Ellis who was born August 26,1912 at Branson, MO moved here
two years ago from Rogersville, MO. She had worked at Evangel College Springfield,
MO for six years. Mrs. Ellis was first married to Robert R. Smith who died in 1944. She
married Doyle W. Ellis and he preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by a
daughter Mrs. Anna Allen of Cape Girardeau, MO, a brother, Willard Easterday of
Springfield, five sisters, Mrs. Arthur Toynton of Billings, MO, Mrs. Cora Miles, Mrs.
Lee Roy Thurman, Mrs. E. J. Etheridge and Mrs. Delbert Smith, all of Springfield, MO.
and three grandchildren. Mrs. Ellis attended the Bethel Assembly of God Church here.
The body is at Ford and Sons Funeral home, where friends may call after 7 PM tonight.
Services will be held Friday at the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Springfield,
MO. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings, MO. Contributed by Troy Smith.
Ellis, Ethel P. (King) Shollenberger 1887 - 15 Jan 1965 CCR 28 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: married first Charles Shollenberger 8 Jan 1882 - 14 Nov 1934; married second
Luverne Kenyon Ellis]
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Ethel Ellis, 77, formerly of
Ozark, in a San Bernadino, Calif. hospital on January 15. Death followed a short illness
and surgery. Mrs. Ellis is survived by her husband, Luverne Kenyon Ellis 43950 F.
Street, Hemet, Calif.; five children, Mrs. Harry Shubert of Waynesville, Mrs. Charles
Gilbert of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. John Crowe of Cape Girardeau, Dr. James N.
Shollenberger of Springfield and Charles King Shollenberger of Ava; 12 grandchildren
and one great grandchild. Burial followed chapel services Tuesday morning in the San
Jacinto Valley Cemetery at Hemet. Mrs. Ellis was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian
Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and a charter member of the Ladies Literary Club of
Ozark.
Ellis, Everett E. 1903 - 29 Jan 1964 CCR 6 Feb 1964 p1
Funeral services for Everett E. Ellis, 60, a vice-president of the First National
Bank of Kansas City, who died in Lubbock, Tex. Wednesday while on a business trip,
was at 11 a.m. Monday in Kansas City. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in Springfield
at 4 p.m. Monday. Mr. Ellis was a former resident of Springfield. Survivors include his
wife. Iola and two daughters. Mrs. William Howell of Kansas City and Miss Susan Ellis
of Berkeley, Calif. Mrs. Ellis is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Logan,
former residents of Springfield and the cousin of Mrs. D. C. Leonard, Mrs. R. R. Hartley
and Horace Lawing of Ozark.

Ellis, Frances E. 29 May 1880 - 29 May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
Mrs. Frances E. Ellis, 93, of 1610 South Madaline Terrace, Springfield, died at
3:20 a.m. Tuesday at Park Central Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident of
Greene County, she was a charter member of Sunshine Baptist Church and the Crescent
Extension Club. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Etta Jackson of Ozark and Mrs.
Nellie Million of the home; one son, Irvin, Springfield; one grandchild and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services are under direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
Ellis, James Edward 24 Nov 1940 - 30 Dec 2004 SN-L 31 Dec 2004
James Edward Ellis, 64, of Spokane, Missouri, passed away at 3 a.m., Thursday,
December 30, 2004 in his home after a lengthy illness. Born November 24, 1940 at Big
Springs, Texas. He was the son of the late Eldon & Claudia (Henry) Ellis. In his younger
days he worked on a ranch and participated in rodeos, James was a U.S. Navy Veteran
and a General Foreman for Fasco Industries and semi retired from Cracker Barrel as lead
trainer. He married Linda (Holt) Ellis on June 26, 1961. He was a coach, mentor, service
station owner, hard worker and never waited to help someone in need. Preceding him in
death were his parents and two brothers, Buck and Joe Ellis. Surviving are his wife,
Linda Ellis of Spokane, Mo., a daughter, Jacqueline (Ellis) Peterson and son-in-law
Bobby Peterson both of Spokane, Mo., a sister, Nellie Ray Waddell and her husband Dale
of San Angelo, TX; a brother, George Ellis of Marlin, TX; two grandsons, Jeffrey and
Kenneth Peterson both of Spokane, Mo., and many nephews, nieces, other family and
friends. In respect to his wishes no services are scheduled at this time. Cremation is under
the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home, Branson, Mo. Memorial contributions may be
made to Community Hospice of Branson, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, Mo. 65616.
Ellis, Laura Ellen (Cox) Cole 19 Oct 1905 – 30 Oct 1995 CCH-N 8 Nov 1995
Laura Ellen Cole Ellis was born in the Arney Community near Happy, Texas,
Oct. 19, 1905, to Charlie and Mettie Cox. She resided at Happy and Tulia until she
moved to Ozark, five years ago. Laura celebrated her 90th birthday just ten days before
she went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, Oct, 30, 1995, at Cox Medical Center,
South, in Springfield, Missouri. She was preceded in death by husbands, Ray Cole, in
July 1953, and Otho Ellis, in Sept. 1978. She was also preceded in death by a grandson,
Bob Cole, in Oct. 1985; and a son, Finnis Cole, in July, 1990. Survivors include: Five
sons and daughters-in-law, Claudie and Billie Cole, Soldotna, Alaska, Steve and Darlene
Cole, Happy, Texas, Charles and Evelyn Cole, Angleton, Texas, Donnie and Phoebe
Cole, Amarillo, Texas, and David and Karen Cole, Ozark; a sister, Beulah Hurst,
Amarillo, Texas; eighteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday the 6th, in Gaines Church of
Christ, Tulia, Texas, with Leon Barham officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Tulia. Visitation and local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Ellis, Oma (Scott) 1877 - 18 Jun 1963
[Note: married Alfred Ellis]

CCR 20 Jun 1963

Mrs. Oma Ellis, 85, Clever, died in Burge-Protestant Hospital at 5:30 p.m.
Monday. She was a lifetime resident of Christian and Stone Counties, and a member of
the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Zena Thomas,
Jenkins, Mrs. Gertie Jones and Mrs. Opal Little, both of Clever; a son, Charlie Ellis,
Aurora; two sisters, Mrs. Eula McVey, Monett, Mrs. Bamy Oliver, Kansas City; 12
grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial was in the Osa
Cemetery, southeast of Aurora, under direction of Cantrell.
Ellis, Robert Leroy 31 May 1922 – 30 Jun 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
Robert Leroy Ellis, age 78, of Ozark, died Friday, June 30, 2000 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born May 31, 1922 in Marcus, Iowa, the son of Cally Leroy
and Cecil Irene (Pattison) Ellis. He served his country in the Army Air Corps during
World War II. On September 3, 1941 he and his wife, Elaine were married. She preceded
him in death in 1997. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Hallett. Mr.
Ellis retired from Wilson's Meat Packing Company in Omaha, Nebraska, as auditor of
disbursement before moving to this area fifteen years ago. He was a member of Ozark
Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: two children, Robert Ellis, Jr., and his wife
Jacquie, Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Elizabeth Hallett, Ozark; five grandchildren, Sharon
Kanne, Robert Stivers, Jeffrey Stivers, Jaymie Stivers, and Scan Ellis; and nine great
grandchildren, Katie, Matt and Sam Kanne, Timmy, Jacquie, Patrick, Michael, Brianna,
and Tyler Stivers. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday July 3, 2000 in
Hopedale Cemetery with Reverend Karla Endicott officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Ellis, William Claude "Bill" 20 Dec 1947 - 6 Feb 2006 SN-L 8 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Loren Claude “Bud” & Esther (Bratton) Ellis]
William Claude "Bill" Ellis, age 58, of Nixa, passed away Monday, February 6,
2006, in his home. He was born December 20, 1947, in Paola, Kan., the son of Loren
Claude (Bud) and Esther (Bratton) Ellis. Bill was a graduate of Washburn University and
Washburn University School of Law. He had been an attorney in Nixa for the past 11
years in private practice. He served as an alderman for the City of Nixa from 1999 to
2005. Prior to moving to Nixa, he served as Prosecuting Attorney in Cowley County,
Kan., and Municipal Judge in Oxford, Kan. Bill specialized as an advocate in the
Division of Family Services in Christian and Taney Counties. He had been a Scout
Master as well as a baseball and softball coach for his kids' teams. Bill participated in
many charity bowling events. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a Drury Lady
Panther fan, and loved to cook chili on the weekends. He was loved by everyone for his
charismatic personality. Survivors include four children, William Samuel Ellis, Dallas,
Texas, Loren Chester Ellis, Republic, Andrew Claude Ellis, Republic, and Mary
Elizabeth "Libby" Ellis, Ash Grove; a sister, LeAnne Shields, Paola, Kan.; and many
more extended family and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and
a brother, Gerald Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Tom Geer officiating. Burial will be in
Bledsoe-McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the
funeral home.

Ellison, Holland F., Sr. 24 Mar 1905 - 23 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Lonnie L. and Leola (Brown) Ellison; married Isa M. Patterson 13 Sep
1908 - 23 May 1977]
Holland F. Ellison, Sr., 83, of Sparta, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Ellison were held Tuesday in the
First Baptist Church, Sparta, with the Rev. Ken Lupton officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Ellison was born
March 24, 1905, near Lead Hill, Arkansas, to Lonnie L. and Leola (Brown) Ellison. A
retired farmer, he was a former Taney County resident, having moved to Sparta in 1945.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sparta. Mr. Ellison was preceded in
death by his wife, Isa, in 1977. His survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law,
H.F., Jr. and Evelyn Ellison, Nixa, and Dean and Shirley Ellison, Rogersville; four
daughters, Mrs. Wanda Moses and Mrs. June Stubbs and son-in-law Max, all of Pekin,
Illinois, Mrs. Martha Jones and son-in-law Jerry, Schaumburg, Illinois, and Mrs. Keella
Roberts and son-in-law Rev. Gene Roberts, Buffalo; 18 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a sister, Mrs. Esther Manes, Aurora; and two
brothers, John Ellison, Lampe, and Woodrow Ellison, Clinton.
Ellison, Isa Mae (Patterson) 13 Sep 1908 - 23 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & Martha (Braden) Patterson; married 20 Mar 1929 Holland F.
Ellison 24 Mar 1905 - Apr 1988]
SPARTA - Mrs. Isa M. Ellison, 68, Sparta, died at 5:20 p.m. Monday in her home
northeast of here after a long illness. She was a native of Reuter in Taney County and
moved here with her husband in 1945. She was a member of First Baptist Church here.
Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
AND
Ellison, Isa Mae (Patterson) 13 Sep 1908 - 23 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
Isa Mae Patterson was born on September 13, 1908 in the Reuter community in
Taney County to the marriage of John Patterson and Martha Braden. On March 20, 1929,
she was united in marriage to Holland F. Ellison and to this union six children were born.
Mrs. Ellison was converted at an early age at the St. James General Baptist Church in
Taney County. After moving to Sparta in December 1945, she united with the First
Baptist Church in Sparta. She entered into rest on May 23, 1977, at the age of 68 years, 8
months and 10 days, following a long illness at her home northeast of Sparta. Survivors
include her husband, Holland F. Ellison of the home Northeast of Sparta; four daughters,
Mrs. Wanda Moses and Mrs. Jane Stubbs, both of Pekin, Illinois, Mrs. Martha Jones of
Schaumburg, Illinois and Mrs. Koella Roberts of Buffalo, Missouri; two sons, H. F.
Ellison of Nixa and Dean Ellison of Rogersville; 18 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren;
two brothers, Frank Patterson of Rogersville and Earl Patterson of Las Vegas, Nevada;
two sister, Mrs. Ella Collins of Cedar Creek, Missouri and Mrs Betty May of Mountain
Home, Arkansas; a host of other relatives and friends,. Rev. Dorsey Davis officiated.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Services were at the First Baptist church of Sparta.
AND
Ellison, Isa Mae (Patterson) 13 Sep 1908 - 23 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p10

We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the prayers, cards, flowers,
food contributions, to Rev. Dorsey David and Larry Scantlin, the Sparta Baptist Church
and all acts of kindness during the illness and death of our loved one, Ina Mae Ellison,
May God Bless Each of You.
The Holland Ellison Family.
Ellsworth, David McDonald 19 Nov 1928 - 11 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of Lewis Raymond & Mamah (Artrip) Ellsworth; married 31 Jul 1954 Betty
Harper]
David McDonald Ellsworth, 69, Nixa, died Wednesday, February 11, 1998 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield at the age of 69 years, three months and 23 days.
David was born November 19, 1928 in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was the son of Lewis
Raymond and Mamah Artrip Ellsworth. He served as superintendent of Chadwick
Schools and retired in 1991 after 16 years. He had been a teacher in Missouri and
California and had served as deputy superintendent of schools for Orange County, Calif.,
David was a U.S. Army Veteran and had owned Western Auto Supply Stores in
Brunswick and Neosho. On July 31, 1954, he married Betty Harper. His family was the
joy of his life. Betty survives, along with their two daughters, Betty Marie and husband,
Steve Ungerman, and Kathlene Sue and husband, Nick Pyle, grandsons Meyer David
Ungerman and Nathaniel Ellsworth Pyle, all of Dallas, Texas, a sister Darlene Stark,
Springfield, brothers-in-law, Raymond Harper, Osceola, and R.C. Harper and his wife,
Christine, Belton, sisters-in-law, Neva Harper White, Harrisonville, Gladys Harper,
Lowry City, Gladys Harper, Gladstone, Oregon, and Nellie Jones, Blue Springs, and
numerous nieces and nephews. David accepted Christ as his savior and was baptized at
Knott Avenue Christian Church in Buena Park, Calif. David's life had a positive impact
on many people and his memory will live on as a loving husband, father, friend and
advisor for those who knew and loved him. Memorial funeral services will be held at
11:00 am. Saturday, February 14, 1998 in Humansville United Methodist Church with
the Rev. Carnel "Bally" Johnson and the Rev. Don Covington officiating. Interment will
follow in Salem Cemetery under the direction of Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday until service time in the church. A David
M. Ellsworth Memorial Scholarship Fund has been established at Citizen's Bank of
Sparta.
Elston, Frank Brown 6 Feb 1906 - 22 Apr 2006 SN-L 18 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of George Lawson & Mary (Brown) Elston; married 26 Aug 1939 Blanche
Miller who died Sept 1982; married 14 Aug 1983 Violet Enid Bechler]
February 6, 1906 April 12, 2006 100 year legacy Frank Brown Elston was born
near Jefferson City, Missouri, to Mary Brown Elston and George Lawson Elston on
February 6, 1906. A sister, Mary Elston Cerney, preceded him in death. Frank enjoyed
hunting and fishing from a very young age with his uncles and his father, later with his
own son and grandson. Having graduated from Kirkwood High School in 1925, Frank
attended Washington University in St. Louis for about a year. The summer of 1927 Frank
and a friend had taken a job to feed mules in Norfolk, Virginia, before they were destined
to be shipped to Spain. Arriving in Norfolk, there was no job, so Frank and a friend
stowed away in the hold of the ship. After two days in hiding, the boys were put to work
on the ship and 12 days later docked in Barcelona, Spain. After a brief rail and walking

tour of Spain, Frank returned to the United States and eventually back to Kirkwood. In
the fall of 1927, Frank enrolled at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, where he
made the acquaintance of notables like Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Calvin Coolidge.
He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. On August 26,1939, Frank Elston
and Blanche Miller were married at the Compton Heights Christian Church. By the time
World War II had ensued, Frank and Blanche had a disabled daughter and a younger son,
David. Frank worked at a plant and Blanche was a registered nurse. Daughter, Jane, age
6, died in 1947. Subsequent employment included: an air-conditioner mechanic for the
Pullman Company, a Studebaker Automobile Agency, Hoover Vacuum Company,
Roeper Danz Ford Dealership, McCormick Spice Company and finally 18 years with
McDonnell Douglass Company as machine shop expediter, retiring at age 65 in 1971. In
retirement, Frank enjoyed doing repair work, painting jobs and grandchildren. Having
been diagnosed in 1951 with diabetes, Blanche died in September 1982 of complications
from that condition. Frank was active in the Webster Groves Christian Church, serving as
President of the Sunday School, Church Elder and finally Elder Emeritus. This church
involvement led him to meet Violet Enid Behler, and they were married, August 14,
1983. A 100th birthday celebration in Kimberling City on February 5th of this year
brought relatives in from as far away as Kansas City, Mo., and Pearl, Ill. Frank and
Violet eventually moved to Maranatha Village in March of this year, where he gently
went home to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 12, 2006. Frank Brown
Elston is survived by his wife, Violet Enid Elston, Springfield, Mo.; a son, David George
Elston of Kimberling City, Mo.; three grandchildren, Frank William Elston, Clever, Mo.,
Nancy (Elston) Bogart, Nixa, Mo., and Jeanene (Elston) Volmert of Clever, Mo.; and
eight great-grandchildren: Misty Hutt, Steven Hutt, Alex Bogart, Zakary Bogart,
Benjamin Bogart, Annya Bogart, Mason Volmert, and Shelby Volmert.
Elwell, Evelyn G. (Stephenson) 22 Jan 1924 - 22 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Don & Lida (Stewart) Stephenson; married Joel Elwell]
Evelyn G. Elwell, 69, Ozark, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994, at the home she shared
with her daughter and son-in-law. She was born Jan. 22, 1924, in Fairmont, Neb., the
daughter of Don and Lida Stewart Stephenson. She and her husband, Joel Elwell, lived
for many years in Hutchinson, Kan. Throughout her life, she worked as a beautician,
secretary and a silversmith. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Hutchinson,
Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include a daughter and son-inlaw, Yvonne and Mike Klotz, Ozark; stepchildren, J.D. and Ann Elwell, Kansas City,
Kan.; nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Memorial Park
Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kan., under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Elmore, Deborah Ann (Brouillard) 1959 - May 2005 SN-L 1 Jun 2005
Funeral services for Deborah Ann Elmore, 45, of Marionville, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, June 2, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Burial will be in
Spring River Cemetery in Verona. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the chapel.
She is survived by three daughters, Dawn Elmore of Billings, Crystal Elmore of Aurora,
and Brandi Elmore of Verona; three grandsons; two granddaughters; her parents, Richard

and Jeanette Brouillard of Augusta, Ga., Bruce Brouillard of Pittsburg, Pa., and Rick
Brouillard of Joplin; and her former husband, Michael Elmore of Aurora.
Elmore, Donald K. 7 Dec 1921 – 29 Sep 1997 CCH-N 4 Oct 1997
Donald K. Elmore, age 75, of Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 7, 1921 in Algona, Iowa, and was
the son of Robert Oliver and Alice (Sipe) Elmore. He was the oldest of 10 children. On
Dec. 11, 1945, he married Eldora Verdie Erikson in Blue Earth, Minnesota, where he
lived most of his life. Mr. Elmore was a veteran of WWII in the Army Air Corps.
Following his enlistment, he was a commercial crop farmer and had been employed by
the Blue Earth Street Department before retirement. He moved to Ozark in 1987. He
attended the United Methodist Church of Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Eldora; a
daughter, Sheryl Dorschner and her husband, John, Jackson, Minn.; a son, Robert E.
Elmore and his wife, Susan, Ozark; three grandchildren, Tony Dorschner and his wife,
Lisa, Pierre, So. Dak., and Emily and Alex Elmore, Ozark; a great grandson, Anthony
(A.J.) Dorschner, Pierre, So. Dak.; nine brothers and sisters. Charlotte Robb, Blue Earth,
Lorraine Chaffee, Delavan, Minn., Elaine Elmore, Blue Earth, Mervin Elmore and his
wife, Shirley, Garden City, Minn., Beverly Alfson and her husband, Elwood, Winnebago.
Minn., Joyce Farrow and her husband, Leon, Ledyard, Iowa, Janice DeBoer, Blue Earth;
Maurice Elmore and his wife, Darlene, Fairmont, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, in the First United Methodist Church,
Blue Earth, Minn. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Minnesota. Local
arrangements and transportation are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Elsey, Lois (Tindle) Jun 1891 - 28 Jun 1959
CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
[note: daughter of James A. & Mary A. (Bray) Tindle - father founded Tindle Mills &
brother-in-law, W. B. Woody took over at James Tindle’s death]
A prominent Springfield business woman, Mrs. Lois Tindle Elsey, 68, died
suddenly in her home, 622 East Harrison, Saturday night at 1:20 O’clock. For 12 years,
Mrs. Elsey and her husband, Ora Ralph Elsey, have operated the Elsey Shoe Store at 324
South. Mrs. Elsey had been in apparent good health, and her death is believed to have
been caused by a heart attack. She was born in Ozark, where she went through the public
schools. She attended Southwest Missouri State College and before her marriage taught
in the Ozark Elementary Schools, She had lived in Springfield since 1915. Mrs. Elsey
was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Springfield Business and Profession
Women; Club. Survivors are her husband and a sister, Mrs. W. D. Wody, 913 East
Catalpa [sic - should be W. B. Woody] Funeral services were Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the
Gorman-Scharpf Chapel. The Rev. Fred Eastham officiated. Burial was in Hazelwood. - - - Springfield Leader-Press.
Elwood, Betty Jean (Rethamel) 9 Mar 1936 - 18 Nov 2005 SN-L 19 Nov 2005
Betty Jean Elwood, age 69, of Ozark, passed away on Friday. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Christian County Violence Center.
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Elwood, Betty Jean (Rethamel) 9 Mar 1936 - 18 Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Freda Margaret (Bell) Rethamel; married 21 May 1954 Elvin
E. Elwood ]
Betty Jean Elwood, age 69, of Ozark, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005.
She was born March 9, 1936, in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Earl and Freda
Margaret (Bell) Rethamel. On May 21, 1954, she and Elvin E. Elwood were united in
marriage. She was a professional bookkeeper for 18 years. Betty was a Christian and
longtime member of the Methodist faith. She loved her family and enjoyed being an
active part in her grandchildren's lives. Betty enjoyed baking and all who knew her
looked forward to her apple pies. She was a volunteer for the Christian County Violence
Center and enjoyed spending time with the other volunteers. Survivors include: her
husband of 51 years, Elvin; two children and their spouses, Kevin and Laura Elwood,
Springfield, and Ann and John Custer, Ozark; four grandchildren, Christa, Lindsey,
Stephanie, and Josiah; a brother, Arthur Rethamel, Nora Springs, Iowa; a godchild, Emily
Edwards; nieces and nephews; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was preceded
in death by her parents, a brother, Roland, two sisters, Bonnie and Margaret Ann, and a
nephew Michael. "Special thanks to St. John's Hospital SICU and MICU nurses and staff
who became our second family; their love and encouragement gave us all hope. Four
months later, Betty was able to come home and fulfill her dream of being in her home
again." Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 21, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor John Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Christian County Violence Center.
Emberton, Mildred L (Glenn) 25 Oct 1927 - 13 May 1998 CCH-N 27 May 1998
Mildred L. Emberton, age 70, of Springfield, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in
her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1927, in Springfield and was the daughter of Oscar and
Lina (Dixon) Glenn. She grew up in the Selmore Community and graduated from Ozark
High School. On August 2, 1946, she and Don Emberton were married. Mrs. Emberton
was a Laboratory Technician and was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and Order of
the Eastern Star in Springfield. Survivors include: her husband, Don; two children, Pete
Emberton and his wife, Sandy, Springfield; and Donna Emberton, Nixa; a grandchild,
Arnie Emberton, Springfield; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents, and a brother, Ray Glenn. A graveside service was Saturday, May
16, in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Emert, Doris J. (Bates) 14 Apr 1925 – 24 Nov 1995 CCH-N 29 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of Francis & Laura (Barnes) Bates; married 7 Apr 1946 Harvey E.
Emert 16 Mar 1926 - 26 Oct 2005]
Doris J. Emert, 70, Galena, passed away Friday, Nov. 24, 1995, in Skaggs
Community Hospital, Branson. She was born April 14, 1925, in Middle Sex, Mass., the
daughter of Francis and Laura (Barnes) Bates, she was united in marriage on April 7,
1946, in Wichita, Ks., to Harvey Emert. Doris is survived by: her husband; three sons,
Kyle, Springfield, Phillip, and his wife Marilyn, Reeds Spring, and Wayne, Galena; a
daughter, Geraldine Taylor, and her husband, Everett, Harrison, Ark.; a brother Francis
Bates, Jr., Lynn, Ma.; and twelve grandchildren. Services were at 2:00 p.m., Monday,

Nov. 27, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Junior
Swadley officiating. Burial followed in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, Mo. Visitation
was from 3-4 p.m., Sunday, in the funeral home.
Emert, Harvey E. 16 Mar 1926 - 26 Oct 2005 SN-L 28 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Ray & Lillie (Wyatt) Emert; married 7 Aug 1946 Doris J. Bates 14 Apr
1925 - 24 Nov 1995
Harvey E. Emert, age 79, of Galena, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005,
in Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born March 16, 1926, in Galena, the son of Ray
and Lillie (Wyatt) Emert. Mr. Emert served his country in the U.S. Navy during World
War II, receiving a purple heart. On April 7, 1946, he and Doris Bates were united in
marriage in Wichita, Kan. She preceded him in death in November 1995. He worked for
the Southern Pacific Railroad in Sacramento, Calif., before moving back to Missouri
where he worked 23 years for the Missouri Highway Department. He was also a farmer
and a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include: two sons,
Wayne of Galena, and Kyle of Springfield; a daughter, Gerri of Springfield; a brother,
Louis Gerald of Sacramento, Calif; 12 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Doris; and a son, Phillip. Funeral services
will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, October 31, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Roy McElwee officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation
will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home.
Emfinger, John Wesley Sr. 7 Sep 1942 - 26 Jun 2004
CCH-N 14 Jul 2004
John Wesley Emfinger, Sr., age 61, passed away June 26, 2004 in St. Paul
Hospital, Dallas, Texas. He was born September 7, 1942 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of
Norman and Ruby Green Emfinger. Mr. Emfinger lived most of his life in Dallas, Texas.
He married JoAnn McGowan and they had three children. Mr. Emfinger worked for the
U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. In 1983 he married
Nellie M. Buchanan. Survivors include: his wife, Nellie Emfinger, Paris, Texas; his son,
John Wesley Emfinger, Jr. and wife Deloris, Nixa; a daughter, Gretchen Gardner and
husband Mark, Kimberling City; three grandchildren, Justin Emfinger and Elizabeth and
Joshua Gardner, his father, Norman Emfinger and wife Evelyn, Littlefield, Texas; and a
sister, Linda Goen, Littlefield, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother; Ruby
Emfinger; a daughter, Rachael Emfinger; and his first wife, JoAnn McGowan. Mr.
Emfinger was a true people person. Everyone who met him loved him for his uplifting
spirit. He loved music, singing and worshiping. A memorial service will be held at 10:00
a.m. Friday, July 9, 2004 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Rod Cannedy
officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Emfinger, John Wesley, Sr. 7 Sep 1942 - 26 Jun 2004 SN-L 8 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Norman & Ruby (Green) Emfinger; married 1983 Nellie M. Buchanan]
John Wesley Emfinger Sr., age 61, passed away June 26, 2004, in St. Paul
Hospital, Dallas, Texas. He was born September, 7, 1942, in Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of
Norman and Ruby Green Emfinger. Mr. Emfinger lived most of his life in Dallas, Texas.
He married JoAnn McGowan and they had three children. Mr. Emfinger worked for the

U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. In 1983, he married
Nellie M. Buchanan. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Emfinger, Paris, Texas; his son,
John Wesley Emfinger Jr. and wife, Deloris, Nixa; a daughter, Gretchen Gardner and
husband, Mark, Kimberling City; three grand-children, Justin Emfinger and Elizabeth
and Joshua Gardner; his father, Norman Emfinger and wife, Evelyn, Littlefield, Texas;
and a sister, Linda Goen, Littlefield, Texas. He was preceded in death by his mother,
Ruby Emfinger; a daughter, Rachael Emfinger; and his first wife, JoAnn McGowan. Mr.
Emfinger was a true people person. Everyone who met him loved him for his uplifting
spirit. He loved music, singing and worshiping. A memorial service will be held at 10
a.m. Friday, July 9, 2004, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Rod Cannedy
officiating. Private burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial contributions may
be made to Nixa Christian Church.
Emfinger, Rachael Kaline 11 Dec 1970 - 30 Jan 2003
Rachael Kaline Emfinger, age 32, of Springfield, passed away in her sleep
Wednesday, January 29, 2003. She is now with her Lord and Savior. She was born
December 11, 1970 in Dallas, Texas, the daughter of John W. Emfinger Sr. and JoAnn
McGowan. Rachael worked at the Wal-Mart Supercenter South in Springfield as a sales
associate. She never knew a stranger, loved everyone and always had a smile. She was a
member of Dayspring Christian Fellowship. Survivors include her father, John W.
Emfinger Sr. and wife, Nell; a brother, John Emfinger Jr. and wife Deloris; two sisters,
Gretchen Gardner and husband Mark, and Charis Lippert and husband Peter, all of Nixa;
nephews and nieces, Justin Emfinger, Elizabeth and Joshua Gardner, and Ethan and
Aaron Lippert; grandfathers, Norman Emfinger and wife Eveyln, Littlefield, Texas, and
Walter E. McGowan and wife Jean, Dallas, Texas; aunts; uncles; cousins; and many
friends including those from work and from her church. She was preceded in death by her
mother, JoAnn McGowan and grandmothers, Ruby Emfinger and Nellie McGowan.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Pastor Steve Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News Leader,
January 31, 2003.
Emmerson, Jewell (Smith) Glenn Feb 1896 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 21 Aug 1969 p5
[Note: Daughter of Hugh & Della (Collins) Smith; married 21 Nov 1915 Charles Glenn
Mrs. Jewell Glenn Emmerson, 73, of Ontario, Calif. died there on Saturday, Aug.
2. A native of Christian County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Smith. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Dean and Huber Glenn; and a brother,
Linville Smith, all of California. Charles and Ward Collins of Ozark are uncles. Funeral
services and burial were Aug. 5 at Ontario.
Enderson, Floy (?) Knox 28 Mar 1917-21 Dec 1994 CCH-N 28 Dec 1994
Floy Enderson, 77, Yukon, Okla., died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994 at her home.
She was born March 28, 1917 in Bruno, Ark., and had been living in Yukon
intermittently for the last 18 years. She had worked in dietary services at Spanish Cove in
Yukon for eight years. She was a Baptist. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn F.
Penny, Yukon, Okla.; three sons, Robert L. Knox, Sioux Falls, S. D., Jerry L. Knox, St.

Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Beulah Gibson, Tulsa, Okla., and Velma McFerrin, Baxter
Springs, Kans.; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were
held Friday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Springfield National Cemetery in Springfield, Mo.
Services were under direction of Turner Funeral Home, Yukon, Okla.
Endicott, Madeline Ponder 8 Jan 1995 - 6 Apr 2006 SN-L 9 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of James & Karla (Ponder) Endicott]
Madeline Ponder Endicott, age 11, passed away at home on Thursday, April 6,
2006, while in the loving arms of her parents and brother. Madeline was born January 8,
1995, to James and Karla Endicott, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. She had lived in
Springfield with her parents and big brother Nathaniel for the past eight years. Madeline
was a creative child. She loved arts and crafts, cooking her own creations (recipes are for
amateurs), sewing (no patterns needed), candle-making, soap-making, and many other
projects of her own design. She had a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing in church and
in the Children's Choirs of Southwest Missouri. Madeline was also a gifted violinist. She
was a home schooled fifth grader and participated in many extra-curricular activities. She
loved traveling: hiking the Great Sand Dunes straight to the top, skiing fearlessly down
mountain slopes, exploring New York City, and building sand castles with her cousins at
the beach. She wanted to see "every place in the world." She had an adventurous taste in
food, choosing sushi over chicken nuggets. She enjoyed spending time with family and
friends. Madeline had a delightful sense of humor and was wise beyond her years.
Madeline was a baptized, active member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. Madeline
was preceded in death by her grandfather, Leo Endicott. She is survived by her parents,
James and Karla, and brother, Nathaniel, of Springfield; her grandmother, Lora Endicott
of Branson; her grandparents, Louie and Catherine Ponder of Iberia; and many aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. Madeline was diagnosed in the summer of 2004 with
hepatoblastoma, a rare childhood liver cancer. She persevered through many surgeries
and chemotherapies. The family is profoundly grateful to the doctors, nurses, and staff at
St. Louis Children's Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. The family also
appreciates Cox Home Parenteral and Community Hospices of America for providing
wonderful care in the home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts to a memorial
fund in Madeline's name. The money will be given to organizations that supported
Madeline and that help other children dealing with serious illnesses. Gifts may be sent to
the Madeline Endicott Memorial Fund, c/o Ozark Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 328,
Ozark, MO 65721. Funeral services, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral
Home, will be at the First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Missouri, at 9
a.m. Monday, April 10, 2006. The Rev. Alf Halvorson will officiate. A reception at the
church will follow. A private burial service with the Rev. Peggy Sanderford Ponder
officiating will be at the Livingston Cemetery in Iberia. Madeline is beloved by many
friends and family members. They grieve deeply her passing, celebrate her life, and look
forward to seeing her smile again in the life to come.
Engel, Erin LaRue 1960 - 22 Aug 1993 OH 25 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Lynn (Copeland) Engel]
Erin LaRue Engel, 33, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1993 at 12:07 p.m., as a result of
breast cancer. She is survived by her three sons, George, Zoey and Indiana; her mother,

Lynn Fleisch, Little Rock; her father, Richard Engel, Springfield; a sister, Shelly Fleisch,
California; a brother, Jeff Engel, Mission, Kan.; paternal grandmother, Ethel Aton,
Springfield; maternal grandparents, Alan and Marion Copeland. Her body was cremated
under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home. No services are planned.
Donations may be made to breast cancer research.
Engel, Jack L. 20 Sep 1923 - 4 Dec 2005 SN-L 5 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Clair & Pearl Engel; married Dyann]
In Loving Memory Of Jack L. Engel "A light from the family has gone, a voice
we loved is stilled, a place is vacant in the home which can never be filled. We have to
mourn the loss of one we would've loved to keep, but God who surely loved him best has
finally made him sleep." Jack L. Engel, beloved husband, father, step-father, grandfather,
great-grandfather, and friend went home to his Lord, Sunday, December 4, 2005, in his
home in Fremont Hills, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was 82 years old. Jack
was born on September 20, 1923, in Daytona Beach, Florida, the son of the late Clair
Engel and Pearl (Engel) Murphy. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila, and a
sister, Arlene Stoven. He is survived by his loving wife, Dyann; son, Eric and wife, Lisa,
Bruner; stepson, Scott Garrett and wife, Deborah, Aurora; step-daughter, Deanna Smith
and husband, John, Peculiar; a stepdaughter, Julie Glennon, Springfield; grandchildren,
Bryan Engel and wife, Juli, Santa Tressa, New Mexico; Jason Engel and wife, Tina,
Vandalia, Illinois; Jennifer Engel, Ozark; Hannah Engel, Navarre, Florida; stepgrandchildren, Tony and Cayla Parry, Peculiar; Zackhairy Garrett, Aurora, Mo.; Erin and
Todd Tatum, Springfield; six wonderful great-grandchildren, a girl and five boys; and
brothers, Arthur "Bud" Engel, Clever, and Bill Murphy and wife, Betty, Auburn,
Washington. Peace to my sweet husband. Jack was a well known restaurateur at
Riverside Inn in Ozark. Wherever he went people would remember him and many times
would say, "He would always make you feel like you were his only customer in a room
of many." He treated people with grace and humility. A gallant and distinguished
gentleman. Jack was also a developer and partner of many subdivisions: In Ozark, Old
Engelwood, Engelwood, Bingham Heights and Fremont Hills Towne Centre; in Nixa,
Mapledale Subdivision, Detroit Theater, Nixa Village Center North (City Hall) and Nixa
Village Center South (St. Johns); in Rogersville, Johnson Heights; and Springfield,
Airport East. But his favorite was Fremont Hills. What was once a cornfield and pasture
is now a beautiful city and 18 hole golf course. He always said, "The smell of earth
turning and see the land turn into something beautiful was a joy." Jack moved to Ozark
from Traverse City, Michigan, as a boy of 12. Before high school he built furnace fires in
the early mornings for many businesses on the square of Ozark. To make extra money, he
would set traps for rabbits and other small animals then sell their skins to Tom Bingham.
He started working at Riverside when he was in high school, sleeping on a cot and eating
Mary Ellen Marley's fried chicken wings for breakfast before going to school. His work
ethic started early and stayed with him all his life. He taught many young people by his
example, how to work and apply themselves to their future lives. If his illness had not
taken away his health, he would have worked until the Lord took him. Jack just wanted to
go home, he was so tired. Jack was an elder in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
the Latter Day Saints and traveled many miles through Missouri and Arkansas holding
services and teaching Sunday School for many years. He will always be loved and missed

by his wife and family. We have lost a great man, but always remember, forget the things
that made you sad, but never forget to remember the things that made you glad. "Do not
stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that
blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the
gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my
grave and cry: I am not there, I did not die." Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, December 7, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will
follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, Mo. Viewing will begin Tuesday at noon. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be given to Community Hospices of America or the Parkinson
Foundation.
England, Glendora V. “Glena” (Bounds) Perry Fregia 1 Aug 1925 – 15 Jul 2001
CCH-N 18 Jul 2001
Glendora V. “Glena” England, 75, of Columbus, Kan., passed away at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday, July 15, 2001, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, after an illness. She was the
daughter of Ray and Iva Belle Woods Bounds, born August 1, 1925, at Baxter Springs,
Kan. She and her family moved to the Ozark, Mo., area when she was a small child. She
attended grammar school at Swan and Middleton, Mo. She and Lee England were married June 19, 1977, at Ft. Scott, Kan. He preceded her in death on June 16, 1996. Glena
worked as a nurse’s aid at Medicalodge of Columbus for 15 years. She also worked for
the D&S Restaurant in Columbus. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of
Columbus. Survivors include one son, Herman R. Perry of Cesilla, La.; three stepsons,
Evert England, Jr., of Columbus, Joe England of Arcadia, Kan., and Glenn Fregia of
Liberty, Texas; three stepdaughters, Sharon Eilts of Galena, Jody England of Baxter
Springs, and Becky Fregia Murphy of Liberty, Texas; 21 grandchildren; and 12 greatchildren. One stepson, Donald Fregia, precedes her in death. Graveside funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday July 18, 2001, in the Edgmand Cemetery northeast of
Columbus. Pastor Bob Eaton will officiate. The family received friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday at the Murdock Funeral Home.
England, Tara Diane 25 Oct 1989 -17 Mar 1997 CCH-N 22 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Rick England and Tammy Jo Arthur]
Tara Diane England, 7, Ozark, died at 7:55 a.m., Monday, March 17, 1997, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. Tara, a student, was born October 25, 1989, in Olathe,
Kansas, the daughter of Rick England and Tammy Jo Arthur. She was preceded in death
by her paternal grandfather, George England. She is survived by her parents; Rick and
Tammy; two sisters, Summer and Shauna England; a brother, Ricky England, all of
Bolivar; her maternal grandparents, Jerry and Jewell Arthur, Ozark; her paternal
grandmother, Maria England, Bolivar, two aunts, Debbie Sanders, Louisville, Kentucky;
Evelyn Miller, Fort Worth, Texas; and three uncles, Jerry Arthur, Jr., Ozark; and George
and Mike England, both of Desoto, Kansas; and several cousins. Funeral services were
held Friday, March 21, 1997, at Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at
Rivermonte. Burial followed in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.

Engle, Ada Mae (Lee) 6 Jun 1906 - 9 May 1994
[Note: married George & Eva Lee; married 21 Jul 1923 William Engle]
Ada Mae Engle, 87, Ozark, died Monday, May 9, 1994 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born June 6, 1906 in Mountain View, and was the daughter of George
and Eva Lee. On July 21, 1923, she was united in marriage to William Engle. she was a
longtime resident of Ozark and a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband in 1984; a daughter, Pauline Kimmons; a brother,
Oscar Lee; and a grandson, Tom Kimmons; and an infant granddaughter, Brenda
Kimmons. Survivors include a son, J.C. Engle, and his wife, Barbara, Fremont Hills; five
granddaughters and their husbands, Terrie and John Gaither, Iowa City, Iowa, Karen and
David Wilkerson, Rogersville, Georgia Sue and Ken VanHorn, Ozark, Linda and Mike
Climer, Rogersville, and Debbie and Maurizio Corrao, Grand Prairie, Texas; eight greatgrandchildren, Lori and Erin Gaither, Amy Wilkerson, Courtney and Nichole Kimmons,
Shawn and Mark VanHorn, and Stephanie Climer; a son-in-law, George Kimmons,
Ozark; a nephew, Bob Lee; and his wife, Barbara; and a niece, Sara lee Whyzmuzis, and
her husband Robert, all of Springfield. Graveside services were Friday, May 13, in
Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The Rev. Neal
Grubaugh and the Rev. Paul Whitfield officiated.
Enke, Eunice Beatrice (Jordan) 1 Oct 1932 - 24 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Daughter of Jordan & Lee Ella Beatrice (McClure) Jordan]
Eunice Beatrice Enke, 62, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994, in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born Oct. 1, 1932, in St. Louis, the daughter of James Edward
Jordan and Lee Ella Beatrice McClure Jordan. She had lived in Salem for many years
before moving to Ozark in 1980. Survivors include a son, C.J. Enke, Ozark; a son-in-law,
Jim Riddle, Kentucky; and five grandchildren, Jimmy, Gene, Karen, Amanda and
Christina. Graveside services were Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Hall Cemetery, with the Rev.
Roy Tennison officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home.
Enloe, Rosa Ruth (Morgan) 2 Apr 1918 - 20 Jan 2006 SN-L 22 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Clarence E. & Rosa (Benett) Morgan Morgan; married 23 Apr 1935
Woodrow Enlow]
Rosa Ruth Enloe passed away in her sleep January 20, 2006, at North Park
Village in Ozark, Mo. She was born April 2, 1918, at Almartha, Mo., the daughter of
Rosa Benett Morgan and Clarence E. Morgan. She was married to the late Woodrow
Enloe on April 23, 1935. She was a member of the Church of Christ at Souder,
Gainesville Order of the Eastern Star, and the Fire Dept. Aux. at Wasola, Mo. She and
Woodrow ran the Noble Store where she was the postmaster for 30 years. Ruth helped
her husband on the Enloe family farm for over 35 years. She enjoyed crocheting and
quilting with all her family and friends. Mrs. Enloe is survived by two daughters, Alline
Hicks and husband, Norman, of Ozark and Karen Enloe Matteson, of St. Charles, Mo.;
one son, Jerry Enloe and wife, Patti, of Springfield, Mo.; nine grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren ; one half-brother, C.J. Morgan, of Ava,
Mo.; one brother-in-law, Eldred and wife, Audrey, of St. Charles, Mo.; three sisters-inlaw, Alice Menown, of California, Cosby Hill, of Buffalo, Mo., Nina Lewis and husband,

Paul, of Freemont Hills, Mo.; and many friends and family. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Woodrow; one son, Woody Enloe; and one granddaughter, Kelly
Enloe. Services will be Monday, January 23, 2006, at the Souder Church of Christ with
burial in the Souder Cemetery. Visitation and Easter Star Services are 6 to 8 p.m. tonight,
January 22, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. In lieu of flowers, memorials
may be made to the Fairhaven Childrens Home, Strafford, Mo., or the Souder Cemetery.
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Enloe, Rosa Ruth (Morgan) 2 Apr 1918 - 20 Jan 2006 SN-L 23 Jan 2006
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Ruth Enloe, 87, will be at 1 p.m. today, Jan. 23, at
the Souder Church of Christ with burial in the Souder Cemetery, under direction of
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville.
Ensign, Bobby Delbert 18 March 1921 - 24 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Leon & Grace (Larabes) Ensign; married Candy]
Bobby Delbert Ensign, 72, Ozark, died Monday, Jan. 24, 1994, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born March 18, 1921, in Grand Rapids, Mich., the son of
Leon and Grace Larabes Ensign. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World
War II. He had resided in Ozark since 1972. He was an accomplished musician and had
recorded three bluegrass albums. In 1948 he began collecting records, and in 1972 he
founded Bob's Record Rack in Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Candy; two children,
Mike and Mandy Ensign, both of the home; and two sisters, Betty Kruger and Fran
Oudbier, both of Grand Rapids, Mich. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday; Jan. 27,
in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will
be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the funeral home.
Ensminger, Richard Allen 29 Jan 1942 - 23 Apr 2003 CCH-N 30 Apr 2003
[Note: Son of Melville H. & Helen Mary (Hartman) Ensminger; married 21 Nov 1992
Margaret Bryson]
Richard Allen Ensminger, 61, Nixa, died April 23, 2003 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Jan. 29, 1942, in Blue Island, Ill. He served his
country in the U.S. Navy and was a disabled veteran. Ensminger had lived in the Nixa
area since 1990. He retired from General Electric in Springfield in 1994, and had
previously been employed by Commerce Bank. On Nov. 21, 1992, he and his wife,
Margaret, were married. He was a long-time Crosslines volunteer and member of the
Disabled American Veterans. He also volunteered in many Muscular Dystrophy
telethons. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; daughter Angela Cheney and husband
John, Ozark; two stepsons, Russell Henderson Bogle and Cathy Jennings, Joplin, and
James Thomas Bogle, Granby; grandchildren Tristan Brooks, Hunter Virden, Meghan
Cheney, Jordan Cheney, Ryan McGeehee, Brittany McGeehee, Candace Jennings and
Patrick Jennings; brother David H. Ensminger and wife Janet, Machesney Park, III.; two
sisters, Diane Casey, Ambler, Penn., and Sandra White, Springfield; mother-in-law Alice
Bryson; sister-in-law Kathy Roweton and husband J.R.; nieces and nephews, Michael
Ensminger, Laura Patterson, David Ensminger, Shawn Casey, Chad Casey, Scott Stowell,
Dale Stowell, Brian Stowell, Kane Wildforster, Brad Roweton, Lance Roweton, Brock
Roweton and their families; and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Helen Mary (Hartman) Ensminger; father Melville H. Ensminger;

and stepmother Virginia Ensminger. Services were at 10 a.m. April 25 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial
donations may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or Crosslines of
Springfield.
Eoff, Archie W. 28 Jan 1918 - 10 Jul 2004 SN-L 12 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Harve & Sallie A. (Inmon) Eoff; married 1971 Euella V. Calhoun]
Archie W. Eoff, 86, Springfield, passed away at 9:10 p.m. Saturday, July 10,
2004, at Mercy Villa, after a 3 1/2 year illness. Archie was born on January 28, 1918,
near Nixa, Mo., the youngest of five children, to Harve and Sallie A. (Inmon) Eoff.
Archie graduated from Nixa High School in 1935, and later from Daughon's Business
College. He played on the Nixa High Basketball team and was inducted into their Hall of
Fame. Archie was a restaurant operator and businessman for many years in the
Springfield and Nixa areas. He enjoyed working his farm on AA Highway, where he
grew up. He loved to fish and travel. Archie and Euella Calhoun were united in marriage
in 1971. He was a member of Brentwood Christian Church and Elk Lodge #409. He was
preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Flossie Eoff; and three brothers, an infant,
James Everett Eoff, and Hubert Eoff. Survivors are his wife, Euella V., of the home; one
son, Jerry L. Eoff, St. Charles, Mo.; one stepson, Michael W. Calhoun and his wife, Kay,
of Birmingham, Ala.; and one step grandson, Michael Calhoun II, of Harrah, Okla. The
family wishes to thank St. John's Hospicecare, Mercy Villa, and Brentwood Christian
Church for everything done during Archie's illness. A special thanks goes to Billie
Collinson, Elna Nelson, and Jill Norton for always being there. The family requests, in
lieu of flowers, donations be made in Archie's memory to St. John's Hospicecare, 1378 E.
Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65805. Funeral services will be held at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South at 1 p.m. on Wednesday with Rev. Phil Snider and Rev. Emily
Bowen officiating, with burial in Patterson Cemetery, south of Springfield. Visitation will
be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield.
Eoff, Geraldean Louise "Jerry" (Smith) 30 Jan 1930 - 26 Apr 2005 SN-L 28 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Vernon & Una (Carter) Smith; married 8 Dec 1954 Billy Joe Eoff]
Geraldean Louise "Jerry" Eoff went to be with her heavenly Father April 26,
2005, in St. John's Regional Hospital after a short illness. Jerry was born to Vernon and
Una (Carter) Smith on January 30, 1930, in Iola, Kan. She was united in marriage to Billy
Joe Eoff on December 8, 1954, in Harrison, Ark. They were planning a formal
celebration of their 50th anniversary which had to be canceled due to Jerry's illness. After
Bill served in the U.S. Army, he and Jerry settled on the Eoff homestead in Nixa, Mo.
Together they raised four children. Jerry enjoyed quilting. Her children, grandchildren,
friends, and many foster children were blessed with these labors of love. She also worked
diligently on her own and on Bill's genealogy. She was always receiving letters from long
lost cousins and acquaintances and enjoyed sharing these with family and friends. Jerry
was a caregiver to the elderly and found much satisfaction in giving her time to this
service. This was her profession up until her illness. Jerry was a faithful member of
Parkcrest Baptist Church and loved her Sunday School class. She always shared the lives
of her church family and events as though they were her own. She was a loving, giving
person. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her loving husband,

Billy, of the home; her two daughters, Kay Brock and husband, Paul, and Jan Naegler;
her two sons, Stephen Eoff and wife, Cheryll, and DuWayne Eoff and wife, Jackie; her
grandsons, Bryan, Aaron, and Dallas; her granddaughters, Thesha and husband, Tom,
Tiffany and husband, Byron, Nikki Jo, Abbey, and Aundria; her great-grandchildren,
Spencer and new arrival, Macy, who was born a week prior to Jerry's passing. Although
she never got to hold Macy, she showed off Macy's pictures to her hospital caregivers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South, with burial to follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Springfield
Lake. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1510 W. Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807.
Eoff, Harve Wilson Nov 1876 - 31 Jan 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of James Pleasant & Martha E. Eoff; married 18 Aug 1895 Sallie Keltner May
1875 - ?; in Lincoln Co KY 1880 census; son‘s obit says Sallie‘s maiden name Inmon;
her name on marriage record Keltner]
Harve Wilson Eoff, 76, a retired farmer, who lived in the Nixa community for 64
years died Thursday morning, January 31, in the Ozark Osteopathic hospital in
Springfield, where he had been a patient for several weeks. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon in the Nixa Christian church with Rev. Floyd Courtney officiating.
Interment was in the Patterson Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa.
Eoff, James Everett 3 Aug 1903 - 28 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Harvy W. & Sally A. (Keltner) Eoff; married Reba June 25 Sep 1904 - 5
Apr 1974]
James Everett Eoff, 85, of Nixa died at 12:20 p.m. June 28 at St John's Regional
Health Center Springfield. Services for Mr. Eoff were held July 1 in the Greenlawn
Funeral Chapel South, Springfield, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating, Burial was in
Payne Cemetery, south of Springfield. Mr. Eoff was a farmer and a lifelong resident of
the Nixa community. He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Reba, and by a son, Harold. Surviving are his son, Billy J., and his
wife, Jerry, both of Nixa; a brother, Archie, Springfield; three grandsons, Jimmy Dale,
Steve and DuWayne Eoff; two step-granddaughters, Jan Parr and Kay Gifford; two greatgrandsons; a great-granddaughter; a step-great-grandson; and a step-great-granddaughter.
Eoff, Sally A. (Keltner) 14 May 1876 - 23 Sep 1969 CCR 25 Sep 1969 p5
[Note: married 18 Aug 1895 Harvy W. Eoff]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sally A. Eoff, 93, of Springfield, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating, Burial will
be in Patterson Cemetery. Mrs. Eoff died at 11:44 a.m. Tuesday in a Springfield nursing
home, A resident of Nixa most of her life, she moved to Springfield in 1961. She is
survived by a daughter, Miss Flossie Eoff, Springfield; two sons, Everett, Nixa and
Archie, Springfield; two half-brothers, Charles Inman, Clever and Lon Inmon,
Springfield; one half-sister, Mrs. Stella Moore, Nixa; two grandsons and three great
grandsons.

Eoff, Reba June (Walker) 25 Sep 1904 - 5 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
[Note: married James Everett Eoff 3 Aug 1903 - 28 Jun 1989]
Nixa - Funeral services for Mrs. Reba J. Eoff, 69, of Route 2, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in the
Payne Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Eoff died at 9:10 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital
Springfield after a two-year illness. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church
west of Nixa. Survivors include her husband, J. Everett; one son, Billy J. of Route 2,
Nixa; one brother, Harry Walker, of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Florence Perryman of
Nixa and three grandsons.
Epley, Noah 12 Jul 1928 - 31 Jan 1996 CCH-N 3 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of Albert & Verna Epley; married Mary]
Noah Epley, age 67, of Ozark, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born July 12, 1928, in Dora, Missouri, and was the son
of Albert and Verna Epley. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors
include: his wife, Mary; three daughters, Joyce Sever, St. Louis, Mo., Kathy Baniak, St.
Charles, Mo., and Janet Schaefer, Chicago, Ill.; three stepsons, Mark McDaniel, Denver,
Colo., Gregg McDaniels, St. Louis, and John McDaniels, Hazelwood; a grandson, Jim
Sever; a step-granddaughter, Megan McDaniels; two great-grandchildren, Brett and Ryan
Sever; four sisters, Nora Easter, Noble, Okla., Ruby Ballinger, Westboro, Mo., Ann
Easter, Sullivan, Mo., and Leona Collins, Mount Clair, Calif.; a brother, Joe Epley,
Wentzville. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and two brothers, Noel and
Raymond Epley. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 2, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society.
Epps, Irene I. 1923 - 15 Sep 2005 SN-L 18 Sep 2005
[Note: married John Epps]
Irene I. Epps, 82, Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Ozark, Mo., passed away
September 15, at Taylor House in Des Moines, Iowa. Irene was preceded in death by her
husband, John and one daughter, Barb. She is survived by her children, Tommy, Deanna,
Dorthy, and Ricky. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 20, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Epps, Lester Byron 20 Jun 1900 - 14 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Patsy]
Services for Lester Byron Epps, 79, Ava, were held Tuesday in Clinkingbeard
Chapel with burial in Goodhope Cemetery west of Ava. Mr. Epps died Friday at Ava
Medical Center where he had been a patient for three weeks. Among those surviving are
his wife, Patsy; two brothers, Robert of Ozark and Tommy of Oldfield and a sister, Mrs.
Elsie Williams, Sparta.
Epps, Nina K. 1916 - 22 Aug 2005 SN-L 23 Aug 2005
Mrs. Nina K. Epps, age 89, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Ozark and Clinton, Mo.,
died Monday, August 22, 2005, at her home in Nixa. Graveside services will be held at 1
p.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2005, in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Mo. Family

suggests contributions may be made to the American Pomeranian Club. Final
arrangements trusted to Dickey Funeral Home, 2401 E. Mechanic Street, Harrisonville,
MO 64701 (816-884-6244)
Epps, Robert 26 Jul 1906 - Feb 1982
Robert Epps, 75, Ozark, died Saturday afternoon in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Epps was a retired furnace builder for
Green-Colonial Furnace Co. He was a member of Ozark Christian Church and an Eastern
Star and a Masonic lodge, both in Des Moines, Iowa. Survivors include a son, Lon, San
Jose, Calif.; three brothers, Vernon, Ava, John Thomas, Ozark, and Lawrence, Runnells,
Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Williams, Sparta; and four grandchildren. Adams will announce
services. Clipping dated February 14, 1982.
Erhart, Kenneth T. 2 Jul 1916 - 9 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Mary Lou Henderson 24 Apr 1937 - 10 Aug 2003]
Kenneth T. Erhart, 72, of Ozark, died Sept. 9 at his home following a long illness.
Services for Mr. Erhart were held Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs.
Gary Ankrom and Dave Stevens officiating. Burial was at Vaughan-IOOF Cemetery,
Ozark. Mr. Erhart came to Ozark in 1979 from O'Fallon, Illinois. He had resided for most
of his life in the state of Illinois. He was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean
Conflict, serving in North Africa, Italy, Germany, Korea, and Japan. He was a member of
the Sam Appleby Memorial VFW Post 7628 in n Ozark. He attended the Ozark
Assembly of God church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Galeski, in 1959.
Mr. Erhart's survivors include his wife, Mary Lou; three daughters, Paula Clouse, of
Okawville, Illinois, Peggy McCool, of Huntington, Indiana, and Pamela Morton, of
Harrison, Arkansas; five grandchildren; one brother; Clarence Erhart, St. Louis; and two
sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bracktendorf, St. Louis and Mrs. Norma Uhl; St. Louis.
Erhart, Mary Lou (Henderson) 24 Apr 1937 - 10 Aug 2003 CCH-N 13 Aug 2003
Mary Lou Erhart, 66, Ozark, died in her home Aug. 10, 2003. She was born April
24, 1937, in Amagon, Ark., the daughter of Robert and Julia (Block) Henderson. Erhart
served as Ozark City Clerk for 17 years, retiring in 1999. She was a member of James
River Assembly. She was interested in mission work, and looked forward to mission trips
to Native American Reservations. Survivors include three daughters and their
husbands, Paula and Kerry Clouse, Mt Vernon, Ill., Peggy and Tim McCool, Huntington,
Ind., and Pam and John Morton, Springfield; seven grandchildren, Ian Cohoon, Paul
Clouse, Kelly Cocklin, Michelle McCool, Staci McCool, Emileigh Morton, and Aria
Morton; a great-grandson, Clayton McCool; and a sister, Ernestine Oakley, Okawville,
Ill. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; a brother, Alexander Henderson;
a sister, Willistine Glover; and her parents. Services were at 10 a.m. Aug. 12, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor John Lindell officiating. Burial was in VaughanOddfellows Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial gifts may be sent to, The Mary Lou Erhart
Memorial Fund, c/o Donna Konapasek, All Tribes Christian Center, PO Box 589,
Wapato, Wash. 98957.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
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An icon. The one person who knew more about Ozark than anyone else. The one
person who cared more about Ozark than anyone else. Those were just some of the
comments made by friends of Mary Lou Erhart, retired Ozark city clerk, who died
suddenly Aug. 10. Mayor Donna McQuay said she fielded the same question over again
when folks called to express their regret and sympathy: Did Mary Lou ever get her trip to
Hawaii? No, McQuay said. "She didn't. But if I know Mary Lou she is up there in
Heaven with her own island and with Kenny and she's in charge. It was something she
always wanted to do. We had our own little luau party at the community building when
she retired." Erhart often talked about going to Hawaii, McQuay said. But living life got
in the way of that dream. Former mayor Neal Grubaugh remembers Erhart and that
dream. "She always wanted to go Hawaii," he said. "But she was always on the go with
her grandkids-she didn't have time to go to Hawaii." Erhart became city clerk in 1982 and
retired in 1999. During those 17 years she kept the city running through different mayoral
administrations, ran a household and buried her husband. "Her husband, Kenny,
developed cancer," Grubaugh said. "She took care of her job and of him and never missed
a beat."
Grubaugh, who was mayor from 1983 to 1991 said Erhart combined
honesty with loyalty-qualities that endeared her to the Ozark community. "I think she was
a very loyal person-to her job, to the community and to me as mayor," he said. "She was
city clerk the whole time I was there. Nobody is any better than the people working for
them. If I was any good at all, it was because of her. "If she told you something that was
exactly what she meant; there was never any question. She said it and that was it. She
was honest and forthright with everybody. And if she made a mistake she expected to be
told but she didn't make many. "I'm going to miss her-miss her a lot." Grubaugh's wife,
Betty, a local political force in her own right, also remembers Erhart with fondness. "She
was quite a lady," she said. "This town will certainly miss Mary Lou. There's no doubt
about that. She knew what was going on in this city when no one else began to
understand. She was sharp. She was Neal's very close worker when he was mayor and
she has been a very dear friend to me. I feel sorry for Ozark that we've lost a friend like
Mary Lou. She will be greatly missed." City Clerk Lana Calley and Treasurer Alice
Edwards, reflecting through their tears, expressed their sadness at losing a friend. Mary
Lou was like everybody's mother or grandma," Calley said. "Everybody really relied on
her knowledge and her pep talks. I called her every once awhile for reassurance. It is like
losing your mother-you're going to pick up that phone to call her and she's not going to be
there." "Mary Lou was city clerk when I started," Edwards said. "She was a wonderful
lady. She loved the city of Ozark and she always tried to do what was right for the city.
She lover her Lord and she loved her family. I don't think a day went buy when she didn't
share a story about her grandchildren. She was a wonderful friend to me and I will miss
her." Even after Erhart retired, she consulted for the city to keep things running
smoother, McQuay said. And not only will the folks in Ozark miss Erhart but many
outside the are who benefited from her kindness will miss her too. "She was here at City
Hall last week," McQuay said. "She was getting ready to go on a missionary trip to
Arizona. She was always involved in church work and dedicated even more time with
church after she retired. Her dedication and loyalty was just overwhelming. That is hard

to find in this day and age-to find someone who cares that much. There's no doubt in our
mind where Mary Lou is."
Post your opinion and share your thoughts with other readers!
Name: Jerry Parks Date: Aug, 13 2003
Mary Lou was everything you said in your article and more. She impacted my life
and the lives of everyone that met her. Her life was dedicated to her Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, and she is now in His presence in heaven. She made it home! Thank you.
This was a wonderful and memorable article.
Name: Norma Parks Date: Aug, 13 2003
This is a WONDERFUL story about Mary Lou. Ever since we became close
friends with her daughter and son-in-law, Pam & John Morton, 18 years ago, Mary Lou
was like my "second mom." She made AWESOME chocolate gravy, southern-fried
chicken and the best potato salad in the world! My husband, Jerry, and I will miss her
dearly....her memory will live on with us into eternity, when we will get to see her again!
Ervin, Clarence J. 16 Jun 1886 - Apr 1969
Funeral services for Clarence J. Ervin, 82, of 3136 West Mt. Vernon, who died
early Monday morning in Burge-Protestant Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and the Rev. L. Van DeMark
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Mr. Ervin, a former resident of the Clever community and farmer and carpenter, is
survived by his wife, Golda; one son, Dennis Ervin, 3136 West Mt. Vernon; two sisters,
Mrs. Alpha White, Nixa, and Mrs. Nora Holder, Santa Clara, Calif.; four grandchildren
and six great-grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 14 April 1969, in the margin.
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Ervin, Clarence J. 16 Jun 1886 - 14 Apr 1969 CCR 17 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Jackson C. & Sarah Matilda (Johnson) Ervin; married first Susan Avis
Holder 20 Mar 1895 - 24 Jan 1923; married second Goldie E. 3 Apr 1897 - 2 Dec 1981]
Funeral services for Clarence J. Ervin, 82, of Springfield who died early Monday
morning in Burge-Protestant Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and the Rev. L. Van DeMark officiating. Burial was
in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Ervin, a former
resident of the Clever community and farmer and carpenter, is survived by his wife,
Golda; one son, Dennis Ervin, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Alpha White, Nixa and Mrs.
Nora Holder, Santa Clara, Calif.; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Ervin, Goldie
3 Apr 1897 - 2 Dec 1981
Services for Goldie Ervin, 84, Springfield, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Mount
Sinai Baptist Church near Clever with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be
in Frazier Cemetery near Clever under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Mrs. Ervin died of natural causes at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center. She
had lived in Clever most of her life until she moved to Springfield in 1963. She was a

member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include a step-son, Dennis Ervin; four
step-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 2, 1981 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Ervin, Herschel F. 25 Sep 1888 - 10 Apr 1965
CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Jackson C. & Sarah Matilda (Johnson) Ervin; married Stella Wampler]
Herschel Ervin, 76, a Route 1, Clever farmer, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after suffering a heart attack Friday afternoon. A member of
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, Stella; a niece, Mrs. Lola Mae Flore,
Sacramento, who was reared in the home; a great nephew, Jerry Flore of the home who
was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Ervin; and two sisters, Mrs. Alpha White, Clever and Mrs.
Nora Holder, state of California. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Vandemark officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery with Cantrell of Clever in charge.
Ervin, Stella (Wampler) 1893 - Apr 1979
Mrs. Stella Ervin, 85, Route 1, Clever, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday at LaCoba
Nursing Home, Monett, after a long illness. Mrs. Ervin was a longtime resident of the
Boaz community and a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Boaz. Survivors
include a niece, Mrs. Lola Mae Fiore, Sacramento, Calif., and a great-nephew, Jerry
Fiore, Clever, both of whom she raised in her home; two brothers, Lloyd Wampler,
Springfield, and Oliver Wampler, Louisville, Ky.; and other nieces and nephews.
Arrangement will be announced by Meadors of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 13, 1979 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
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Ervin, Stella (Wampler) 1893 - 13 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Elizabeth Wampler; married Hershel F. Ervin 25 Sep 1888
- Apr 1965]
Funeral services were held Saturday for Mrs. Stella Ervin 86, Rt. 1., Clever in the
Mt. Zion Sinai Church of Boaz. She died Friday in Monett after a long illness. Burial was
in the Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meador of Clever. Among those surviving are
a niece, Mrs. Lola Moe Fiore, Sacramento, Calif. and a great-nephew, Jerry Fiore of
Clever; two brothers, Lloyd Wampler of Springfield and Oliver Wampler of Louisville,
Ky.
Eshleman, Verla 1920 - 30 Aug 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
Verla Eshleman, 68, of Aurora, died Aug. 30 in Amarillo Heights Baptist
Hospital, Amarillo, Texas, during heart surgery. Services for Mrs. Eshleman were held
Sept. 1 at the Meadors Chapel, Billings, with Bill Springer officiating. A second service
and burial were held Sept. 2 in Alva, Oklahoma, under the direction of the Wharton
Funeral Home, Alva. Mrs. Eshleman's survivors include two sons, Jim, of Marionville,
and Jerry, of Cherokee, Oklahoma; two daughters, Judy Hanaford, Alva, and Jennie

McInturff, Stinnett, Texas; a close friend, Chet Pyle, Aurora; a sister, Gladys Stewart,
Billings; 12 grandchildren; five step-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews.
Espy, James Ross 21 Aug 1915 - 1 Nov 1976 OH 4 Nov 1976 p6
[Note: Son of ? & Bula (?) Espy]
James Ross Espy, 61 of 833 South Broadway, died at 11 a.m. Monday at Grand
Acres Nursing Home. A retired insurance salesman, Mr. Espy was a lifelong resident of
Springfield and a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his
mother, Mrs. Bula Espy of the home; two sons, James and Thomas, both of Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Don Payne, Lexington Park, Md; two brothers, R. George Espy, Nixa and
Charles M. Espy, 1351 West Westview, and six grandchildren. Services were at 10:30
a.m. Wednesday in the chapel at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church with the Rev.
Curtis A. March officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery under direction of
Gorman-Scharpf-Abbott.
Eslinger, Katie B. (Campbell) Mar 1893 - 3 Aug 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas W. & Sarah Jane (Woods) Campbell; married 7 Aug 1915
George W. Eslinger 1877 - 1961]
Mrs. Katie B. Eslinger, 75, of Springfield, died at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 3 in
St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. She had been a resident of Springfield 45 years.
Survivors include one son, Claude, of Route 12, one daughter, Mrs. Floretta Wadkins,
2035 North Pickwick; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Kelly, Oklahoma City; three grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. W. L. Murdaugh officiating. Burial followed in Pembina
Cemetery near Rogersville under direction of Klingner. Mrs. Eslinger was the sister of
the late Clarence Campbell and has many relatives at Ozark and Christian County.
Essary, Charlotte B. (Hicks) Porter 4 Sep 1928 - 21 Sep 2006 SN-L 22 Sep 2006
[Note; Daughter of B.C. & Essie Hicks; married ? Porter; married ? Essary]
Charlotte B. Essary, 78, of Nixa, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Sept. 21, 2006, in
Christian Health Care East. Mrs. Essary was born Sept. 4, 1928, in Niaota, Tenn., to B.C.
and Essie Hicks. Mrs. Essary is survived by her son, Gary S. Porter, and his wife, Sharon
M. Porter, of Springfield; three grandchildren, Jody Hackley, Carrie Meetze and
Elizabeth Murphy; and four great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5
to 6 p.m. tonight at Greenlawn East Funeral Home for a memorial visitation.
Essary, Everett 28 Feb 1911 - 19 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Ruby]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Everett Essary, 66, Rogersville were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Billy Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Watts
Cemetery south of Rogersville. Mr. Essary died at 6:05 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church
here and was retired from the Greene County road and bridge department. Survivors
include his wife. Ruby; two sons, Clarence and Layman, both of Rogersville; a daughter,
Mrs. Shirlene Ewing, Rogersville; two brothers, Hubert of Wenatchee, Wash. and
Willard of Carson, Wash.; seven sisters, Mrs. Ada Peck, Mrs. Iva Watts, Mrs. Iveta

Morgan, Mrs. Audrey Mincks, and Mrs. Alice Fugate, all of Springfield, Mrs. Daisy
Deckard, The Dalles, Ore. and Mrs. Allene Pilkington, Tonasket, Wash.; 10
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Essary, Luther L. 16 Jul 1921 - 15 Oct 2000 CCH-N 18 Oct 2000
[Note: Son of William & Matilda (Wilhite) Essary; married 18 Jan 1947 Mary Louise
Chism]
Luther L. Essary, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2000, in
Christian Health Care of Nixa following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's and
Alzheimer's Disease. He was born July 16, 1921, in Conway, Missouri, the son of
William and Matilda Wilhite Essary. He served in the C.C.C. and in 1942 joined the U.S.
Navy during World War II. He was stationed in Hawaii and China and returned home in
1946 as a Carpenter's Mate 2nd Class. On January 18, 1947, he and Mary Louise Chism
were married. Mr. Essary retired in 1980 after thirty years in the construction industry.
Among his projects were the Findley Center at Drury College, Kemper Hall at SMSU,
the Greene County Medical Facility, and many churches and schools in the Springfield
area. Survivors include: His wife, Mary; five children and their spouses, Dan and Shirley
Essary, Fair Grove and children, Kimberly, Daniel, and Erin; Pat and David Terry, Fair
Grove, and daughter, Marianne; Marilyn and David Kemp, Plano, TX, and children,
Heather, Jason, Karla, Sheila, and Anita; and Cindy and Steve Ingenthron, Forsyth, and
children, Ashlea, and Nicholas; six great-grandchildren; four brothers and their wives,
Lonnie and Pearl Essary, Fair Grove, George and Benita Essary, Mayetta, KS, Lennie
and Joyce Essary, Lebanon, Minnis and Delores Essary, Viola, IL; and a sister, Jewel
Temple, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 18, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. John Holmes and Rev. C.J. Greer officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Community Center, 618 N. Benton,
Springfield.
Essick, Alice Rosie (Turner) 15 Nov 1884 - 26 Aug 1954 CCR 2 Sep 1954 p4
[note: maiden name from Chaffin Funeral Home record - brother listed in obit is actually
half-brother - both children of Mary (Davis) Turner Vanderpool Vanderpool ]
Funeral services for Mrs., Alice Rosie Essick, 69, who died August 26 were held
last Sunday, August 29, at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She became a member of the Christian Church at an
early age. Her survivors include her husband, William O. Essick of the home; three sons,
Clyde of Ozark, Elmer and Carl of Highlandville; six daughters, Mrs. Nellie Grider and
Mrs. Jessie Grider of Highlandville; Mrs. Ivabell Stoner, Mrs. Lena Rice and Mrs. Flossie
Roberts, all of Ozark and Mrs. Lorene Kessinger of Mt. Hood, Ore.; 43 grandchildren; 16
great grandchildren; one brother, Eddie Vanderpool of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Vina
McCowan of the state of California and Mrs. Bertha Essick of Springfield.
Essick, Clyde F. 4 May 1923 - 15 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of William O. & Alice Rose (Turner) Essick; married 2 Jul 1945 Sylvia M.
Schroeder]

Clyde F. Essick, 79, Ozark, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2002 in
St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. Clyde was a longtime resident
of Christian County where he was born on May 4, 1923 at Highlandville to William O.
and Alice Rose (Turner) Essick. On July 2, 1945, he was united in marriage to Sylvia M.
Schroeder and to this union nine children were born. Clyde was employed with the Ash
Grove Lime and Cement Company for over 35 years and a member of the Lime and
Gypsum Workers Union. After retiring, he enjoyed building and riding dune buggies,
fishing and hunting. He was an outdoorsman with a special love for animals, especially
his dog, Sammie. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four sisters, two
brothers and three grandchildren. Clyde is survived by three daughters, Alice Whitlock
and husband Stanley of Nixa, June King and husband Gary of Cape Fair, and Bette Latta
and husband Ed of Ozark; six sons, John Essick and wife Shirley, Earl Essick and wife
Connie, Merl Essick and wife Nola, Bill Essick and wife Jane, Frank Essick and wife
Jymie, and Darrell Essick and wife Joan, all of Ozark; 27 grandchildren; 24 great
grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, neighbors and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark,
Missouri, with Troy Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be made to St. John’s Hospice Care, 1378 E. Republic Rd.,
Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News-Leader, October 19, 2002.
Essick, Elmer Junior 12 Jun 1939 - 31 Oct 2003 SN-L 1 Nov 2003
[Note: married Mary]
Junior Essick, 64, Nixa, Mo., died in his home at 5:45 a.m. Friday. The son of
Elmer and Margie Essick, he was born June 12, 1939, in Highlandville, Mo. Junior was a
laminate worker, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Galloway Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Mary of the home; two sons, Keith Essick and wife Christy R. of
Aynor, S.C., and Kevin Essick and wife Linda M. of Sparta, Mo.; one step-daughter and
husband, Sandra and Steve Wyatt, Lindenhurst, Ill.; one brother, Kenny Edgington,
Springfield, Mo.; one step-son and wife, John and Georgene, Santee, Calif.; four sisters,
Linda Essick, Faye Page, Patsy Russell, Beulah Keppel and Ruth Ann Anderson; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Randall Smith officiating. Visitation is 3
to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Graveside military rites are in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery.
Essick, Harold S. 1 May 1926 - 16 Jul 1998 CCH-N
[Note: married 1946 Rosalie Derrick]
Harold S. “Jack” Essick, 72, Nixa was born on May 1, 1926 in Springfield,
Missouri. He passed away Thursday, July 16, at his home after a long illness. Having
been a resident of Nixa for 35 years, he retired from his lifelong profession of roofing in
1990. As a boy in his teens, he enjoyed swimming, life guarding and boxing. As a young
man, he served his country in the U. S. Navy and the Merchant Marines. Jack was a
devoted family man, He enjoyed playing the guitar and spending time with his
grandchildren. After retirement, he enjoyed working in his yard. He was preceded in
death by his mother, father, an infant daughter, Rose Mary and several brothers and
sisters. Mr. Essick is survived by his wife, Rosalie (Derrick) Essick of 52 years, a

daughter and her husband, Margaret May and Jerry Gilliams of Rogersville, MO, a
daughter. Murial Marie Hood of the home, a son and his wife, Ronald “Ron” Eugene and
Bonnie Essick of Reeds Spring, MO, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, a
brother, Harve Thomas Essick of Idaho, a sister, Carrie Maxine Baird of Republic, MO
and many more family members, loves ones and friends. Graveside services were
Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the Hammond Cemetery at Highlandville under the direction of
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Nixa.
Essick, Mark Allen 4 Jun 1965 - 11 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Bill & Debbie Essick]
Mark Allen Essick, 23, of Highlandville, died at 6:30 p.m: June 10 from injuries
received in an automobile accident on Missouri 86, west of Blue Eye. Services for Mr.
Essick were held Tuesday at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gayle W. Cobb
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. A resident of Highlandville his entire life,
Mark was a 1983 graduate of Spokane High School, having been active in sports. He
graduated in 1988 from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, where he
majored in Business-Insurance. He was an employee of the Nixa Bank, and he attended
the Ponce De Leon Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his father and mother, Bill and
Debbie Essick, Highlandville; a sister, Lesa Essick, Highlandville; two brothers,
Specialist E-4 Bill Essick, Jr., Mannheim, West Germany, and Mike Essick, Nixa; a
nephew, Justin Essick, Viola; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Mettler,
Highlandville; and several aunts and uncles.
Essick, Nellie Mae (Henry) 29 Mar 1907 - 25 Sep 1935
[Note: Daughter of ? & Martha (?) Henry; married Harvey Thomas Essick]
Mrs. Nellie May Essick, 28 died at 6 o’clock last night at Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a brief illness. Her home was at 937 South Robberson Avenue. Surviving
are her husband, Harvey T. Essick: Two children, Harvey Glen and Ilene: Her mother,
Martha Duckworth: four sisters, Mrs. Lena Glessner, Mrs. Maggie Bilyeu, and Mrs. Julia
Holliday, all of Springfield, and Parlee Pigg, Highlandville, and one brother, Jake Earl
Henry of Springfield. Funeral arrangement are, under direction of the Herman H.
Lohmeyer funeral home, are incomplete. Funeral Services for Mrs. Nellie May Essick, 28
Widely acclaimed Ozarks ballad singer who died Wednesday night, will be at 1:30
o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Herman H Lohmeyer chapel. Burial will be in her
native community, Highlandville. She died in the manner of her ballads-she just “pined
away “. For months she had been “pining away” and until her death no satisfactory
diagnosis of the case had been made. Plans were being made to send her to London in the
spring for the world folk lore festival, which would have been an enlarged edition of the
national gathering in St. Louis two years ago, of which she was a high point, with her
rendition of “I Was Cast on Board to Save My King.” Springfield Daily News, 1935.
Contributed by Fran Kyker.
Essick, Rose Marie 20 Feb 1949 -18 Dec 1993
Graveside services for Rose Marie Essick, Springfield will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday
21 Dec 1993, in Delaware Cemetery, Christian County, under direction of Walnut Lawn
Degraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Rose Marie died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday 18 Dec

1993. Rose Marie had one son, Matt Essick. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made to Springfield Victory Mission, P.O. Box 1884, Springfield, MO. 65801.
Contributed by Marcia Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Essick, Stephanie Lynn 8 Feb 1972 - 8 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5 & OH 10 Feb
1972 p 12
AND
Essick, Benjamin Earl 8 Feb 1972 - 8 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5 & OH 10 Feb
1972 p 12
[Note: Daughter and Son of Earl Dean and Shelly Marie (Stone) Essick]
Stephanie Lynn and Benjamin Earl Essick, infant twins of Mr. and Mrs. Earl D.
Essick of Ozark, died shortly after birth Thursday in St. John’s Hospital. Besides the
parents, survivors include a brother, Christopher Lee Essick of the home; paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Essick, Ozark; maternal grandfather and step
grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Stone, Chadwick; paternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Ida Schroeder of Minnesota; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Savage of
Springfield and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Stone, Springfield. Graveside
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Loyd
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Essick, Sylvia M. (Schroeder)
6 Apr 1927 - 14 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of John Edwin & Ida Belle (Hatfield) Schroeder; married 2 Jul 1945
Clyde Essick]
Sylvia M. Essick, 72, Ozark, Mo., passed away at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 14,
2000, in her home. Mrs. Essick, a homemaker, was born April 6, 1927, in Vivian, S.D.,
the daughter of John Edwin and Ida Belle Hatfield Schroeder. Sylvia was united in
marriage to Clyde Essick July 2, 1945, in Ozark. To this union nine children were born.
She enjoyed her family, sewing and reading. She was preceded in death by her parents,
six brothers and two sisters. Sylvia is survived by her husband, Clyde; three daughters,
Alice and Stanley Whitlock, Nixa, June and Gary King, Cape Fair; and Bette and Ed
Latta, Ozark; six sons; John and Shirley, Earl and Connie, Merl and Nola, Bill and Jane,
Frank and Jymie, and Darrell and Joan, all of Ozark; four sisters; 24 grandchildren; and
11 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2000, in Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Bro. Gary Mitchener officiating. Burial will follow in
Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7
to 8 p.m. today, Thursday, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to St.
John’s Hospice Care, 2055 S. Fremont, Springfield, MO 65804. Friends may also view
the obituary at www.legacy.com. Clipping is dated March 16, 2000.
Essick, Mary (?) Green 1935 - 1 Feb 2007 SN-L 3 Feb 2007
[Note: married ? Green; married Junior Essick]
Mary Essick, 71, Nixa, Mo., went to be with her Lord Thursday, February 1,
2007, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2007,
and the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W.
Battlefield, Springfield, MO.

AND
Essick, Mary 1935 - 1 Feb 2007 SN-L 4 Feb 2007
Mary Essick, 71, Nixa, Mo., wife of the late Junior Essick, went to be with her
Lord Thursday, February 1, 2007, in her home. Mary loved life and had many friends and
reletives that will miss her. She was an avid fisherwoman, league-class softball pitcher,
and champion bowler. She is survived by their children, John Green, Sandy Wyatt, Kevin
Essick, and Keith Essick; her sister, Fay Hopper; seven grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2007, and
the family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Arrangements
are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield,
Springfield, Mo.
Estep, Carl Dean 29 Oct 1933 - 2 May 1952 CCR 8 May 1952
[Note: Son of Homer W. & Helen E. (King) Estep]
Carl Dean Estep, 18-year old Selmore boy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Estep,
died last Friday morning from injuries received from a tractor mishap. Carl was born at
Taneyville and moved with his parents to the Selmore community ten years ago. At the
age of eleven he joined the Selmore Baptist church where he regularly attended services.
He was a graduate of the Ozark High school with the class of 1950-51. Among his
family and friends he had acquired the nickname of “Sunshine” from his happy smile
and pleasant disposition. Carl was also an interested member of the 4-H club of his home
community. The many beautiful floral offerings bespoke the high esteem manifested by
relatives and friends. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Estep; one sister,
Mrs. Joe Nyal Tatum; two brothers, Pvt. Donald Estep, stationed at Fort Storey, VA, and
Ted Estep of Springfield; a paternal grandparent, Jim Estep of Selmore and maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Tessie Austin of Anderson, IN. Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon by Rev. David Burkhalter, assisted by Rev. Everett Bryant, at the
Chaffin Funeral Home and burial was made in the Selmore Cemetery.
Estep, Clara (Bougher) 1904 - 15 Apr 1968
CCR 18 Apr 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of S. & Alice M. Bougher; married 23 Mar 1919 Orvil Estep]
Mrs. Clara Estep, 64, a resident of the El Dorado Springs community for 26 years,
died at 6 a.m. Monday after a lingering illness. Mrs. Estep had been living at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Donna Chittenden, Bolivar, She was a member of the Oak Grove
Baptist Church. Additional survivors include her husband, J. O. of the El Dorado Springs
home; three other daughters, Mrs. Ferne Wallace, Kansas City, Mrs. Dixie Lee Jones,
Nixa. and Mrs. Esther Cochran, Kansas City; one son, Dean, Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters,
Mary and Altie Bougher, Ozark and Mrs. Gladys Estep, Sparta; and several
grandchildren. Another son, Kenneth, died two years ago. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Isabell - Carothers, Chapel with the Rev. Fidel Bridges officiating, Burial
will be in El Dorado Springs Cemetery.
Estep, Dillard James 4 Jun 1888 - 13 Apr 1949 CCR 14 Apr 1949
The Rev. Dillard James Estep of 2115 N Jefferson, Springfield, a Baptist minister
in the Ozarks for 24 years, died suddenly Wednesday night in St. Johns hospital. He
entered the hospital at 10 pm and his death occurred at 10:55. Reverend Mr. Estep was

born June 4, 1888, at Walnut Shade. He came to Springfield four and a half years ago
from Cabool, where he had been pastor of the First Baptist Church. He had previously
held ministries at Aurora, Mr. Vernon, Bolivar, Seymour and Appleton City. He was a
graduate of Southwest Baptist college of Bolivar. [INCOMPLETE]
Estep, Firel 12 Nov 1896 - 20 October 1957 CCR 24 Oct 1957
[Note: Son of James C. & Vina Estep; married 1918 Gladys Bougher]
Funeral services for Firel Estep, 61, who died Friday, October 18, were held at
11:00 a.m. Sunday, October 20 in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Foley
officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Shade Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Estep was born November 12, 1896 near Walnut Shade, the
son of James C. and Vina Estep. In 1918, he was married to Gladys Bougher and to this
union four children were born. The Esteps moved to the Sparta community in 1931 where
they resided until his death. Mr. Estep professed his faith in Christi in 1928. Survivors
include his wife, Gladys, two sons, Richard Estep of Sparta and Howard Estep of
Lakeview, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Armitage of Columbia; three brothers,
Thurman Estep of Jefferson City, Homer Estep of Centertown, and Loyd Estep of Sparta;
one sister, Jewel Estep of Columbia, nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and
friends,
Estep, Helen E. (King) 10 Jul 1910 - 9 Mar 1961 CCR 16 Mar 1961 p4
[Note: Daughter of Beaty & Tisha (Arvin) King ; married Homer W. Estep]
Funeral services for Mrs. Homer Estep, 50, former resident of Christian County,
who died at her home in Centertown Thursday, March 9, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. in
the Selmore Baptist Church with burial in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home. She was a member of the Centertown Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Homer W. Estep, two sons, Don Estep of Ozark and Ted Estep
of Jamestown, Mo., one daughter, Mrs. Joe Nile Tatum of Ozark and 14 grandchildren.
Estep, Homer W. 15 Jun 1898 - 23 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Son of James Crayton & Vina (Wood) Estep; married Helen E. King 10 Jul 1910
- 9 Mar 1961; married second Ragie Sturman who m/1 James Elmer Buttram]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here for Homer
W. Estep, 74, of Ozark. The Revs. Bruce Maples and Arthur Page officiated and burial
was in the Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Estep died at 12:10 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a 15-day illness. He was a retired farmer and once was
employed as a guard at the Missouri State Prison in Jefferson City. He was a member of
the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ragie; two sons, The Rev.
Donald E. Estep of Harrison, Ark and Teddy R. Estep, of Claremore, Okla.; one
daughter, Mrs. Wilda Micham of Sparta; a sister, Miss Jewell Estep, of Ozark; two
brothers, T. L. Estep of Jefferson City and Loyd Estep of Sparta; three stepsons, Bob
Buttram of San Mateo, Calif., James Butram of Payette, Idaho, and Dale Buttram, of
Jerome, Idaho; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Sheri Hanson of Ozark; 10 grandchildren, two great
grandchildren and one step great grandchildren.
Estep, James Crayton 1873 - 7 Apr 1956 CCR 12 Apr 1956 p4

[Note: married Vina Wood]
Funeral services for James Crayton Estep, 82, who died April 7 at his home at
Selmore, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist Church with Rev. Mac
Hamilton and Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. His wife, nee Vina Wood, preceded him
in death, as did one daughter. Survivors include five children, Thurman and Homer
Estep, both of Jefferson City, Firel and Loyd Estep of Sparta, and Jewel of the home; one
brother, Joseph W. Estep of Haskell, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Charles Smith of Cherryvale,
Kan; 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was
converted to Christ at an early age, and at the time of his death was a member of the
Selmore Baptist Church.
Estep, James Crayton 1 Aug 1873 - 7 Apr 1956 2 CCR 1956
[Note: married Vina Wood 2 Feb 1868 - 13 Nov 1946]
Funeral services for James Crayton Estep, 83, who died April 7 at his home at
Selmore, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. Max
Hamilton and Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Walnut Shade cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. His wife, nee Vina Wood, preceded him
in death, as did one daughter. Survivors include five children. Thurman and Homer
Estep, both of Jefferson City, Firel and Loyd Estep of Sparta, and Jewel of the home; one
brother, Joseph W. Estep of Haskell, Okla.; one sister, Mrs. Charles Smith of Cherryvale,
Kan.; 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. He was
converted to Christ at an early age and at the time of his death was a member of the
Selmore Baptist church.
Estep, Jewel 30 Nov 1902 - 20 Feb 1913 OH 3 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of James Crayton & Vina (Woods) Estep]
Jewel Estep, 90, Ozark, died at 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 1993 at her home
following a short illness. She was born Nov. 30, 1902 in Taney County, the daughter of
James and Vina Woods Estep. She was a member of Selmore Baptist Church where she
was active as a Sunday School teacher. She also enjoyed gardening, sewing and quilting.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Ada Florence, and her brothers,
Thurman, Firel, Homer and Lloyd Estep. Survivors include a host of nephews and nieces,
great-nephews and nieces and dear friends. Services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverends Bob Daniels, Don Estep and Leroy
Estep officiating. Burial followed in the Walnut Shade Cemetery, Taney County.
Memorial donations can be made to Selmore Baptist Church or the Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Estep, Kenneth 1921 - 14 Nov 1965 CCR 18 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph Orvan & ? (?) Estep; married Laura B.]
Kenneth Estep 44, of Raytown, Mo., near Kansas City, was killed early Sunday
morning in a head-on-collision while on his way home from work. Police stated the
vehicles collided after the other car, driven by Samuel B. Austin, crossed the center line.
Mr. Estep was born at Reeds Spring and graduated from Spokane High School in 1941.
He had lived in Raytown about 20 years and was an employee of Bendix Corporation. He

was a Mason and a World War II and Korean Conflict Navy veteran. Surviving are his
wife, Laura B. Estep; a son, Donald and a daughter, Martha Carolyn, both of the home;
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orvan Estep of Eldorado Springs, formerly of Walnut
Shade; a brother, Leon Dean Estep of Phoenix, Ariz.; and four sisters, Mrs. Hubert
Wallace and Mrs. Fred Cochran, both of Grandview, Mrs. Vester Jones of Nixa and Mrs.
Dean Crittenden of Bolivar. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the First Baptist
Church in Raytown.
Estep, Loyd J. 9 Mar 1909 - 14 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of James Crayton & Vina (Woods) Estep; married Velma A. Smith 2 Jan
1912 - 5 Apr 1995]
Loyd J. Estep, 79, of Sparta, died at 6:05 p.m. June 14 at the Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. Services for Mr. Estep were held Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery, with Leeroye Maples officiating. A Taney County native, Mr.
Estep was born March 9, 1909, to James and Vina Estep. A retired farmer and longtime
Sparta resident, he was a former employee of the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners.
He was a member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 296 AF & AM and of the Shady
Grove Baptist Church. A Navy veteran of World War II, he had served as State
Representative from 1952-1964. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta
Spurgeon, in 1973. His survivors include his wife, Velma; three sons, Gerald and Bobby,
both of Sparta, and Lyman, Ozark; two daughters, Jeanette Haskins, Portland, Oregon,
and Anita White, Springfield; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and a sister, Jewel
Estep, Ozark.
Estep, Ragie (Sturman) Buttram 24 Aug 1904 – 9 Jul 1995 CCH-N 19 Jul 1995
[Note: Daughter of James Thomas & Flora (Bowman) Sturman; married 19 Sep 1926
James Elmer Buttram; married Homer W. Estep 15 Jun 1898 - 23 Oct 1972]
Ragie Sturman Buttram Estep, age 90, of Ozark, died Sunday, July 9, 1995, at
8:04 p.m. in Ozark Nursing and Care, Center. She was born in McClurg, on August 24,
1904, and was the daughter of James Thomas and Flora Bowman Sturman. Ragie started
school at Opossum Trot and completed high school at Ava. She attended Teachers
College in Springfield, and began her teaching career at Pleasant Shade in Taney County.
On September 19, 1926, she married James Elmer Buttram. The family moved to Idaho
in 1945, where she started teaching again in 1951 at Pleasant Plains School in Jerome,
Idaho. She lived in Fruitland, Idaho for some time before returning to Missouri. Ragie
was a member of Jerome Pleasant Plains, Grange Methodist Church. On February 28,
1962, she, married Homer Estep in Jefferson City. Following her husband’s retirement,
they settled in Selmore. Ragie loved her flowers and gardens that were always so
beautiful with her loving attention and care. Survivors include: two sons, James M.
Buttram and his wife; Geri, Medford, Oregon, F. Dale Buttram and his wife, Shirley,
Jerome, Idaho; a step-daughter, Wilda Micham, Sparta; two stepsons, Don and Ted
Estep; 16 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 13 step-greatgrandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Ressie Brooks, Chesterfield; a
brother-in-law, Burnam Cummins and his wife, Clara, Springfield; two sisters-in-law,
Blanch and Thelma Estep, Ozark; a daughter-in-law, Jewyl Buttram, Jerome, Idaho; and
many nieces and nephews who have given many hours of loving care. She was preceded

in death by husbands, James Elmer Buttram and Homer Estep; a son, Bobbie Lee
Buttram; a daughter, Sherri Tatum; a grandson, Steve Buttram; two sisters, Roma
Cummins, and Ruby Mackey; a brother, Ray Sturman; and her parents. Funeral services
were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Elmer “Mac” McCully
officiating. Burial will be in Parrna, Idaho on Wednesday, July 19.
Estep, Ted R. 7 Apr 1932 - 14 Feb 2005 SN-L 16 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Homer W. & Helen (King) Estep; married Virginia Irene Hall 14 Aug 1931
- 29 Mar 1997]
Ted R. Estep, 72, Ozark, passed away Monday, February 14, 2005. A graveside
funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Febraury 18, 2005, in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
Estep, Velma Adele (Smith) 2 Jan 1912 - 8 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Orville & Olive (Everett) Smith; married 9 Feb 1930 Lloyd James
Estep 9 Mar 1909 - 14 Jun 1988]
Velma A. Estep, 83, formerly of Sparta, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 1995,
in Mount Juliet Nursing Home, Mount Juliet, Tenn. She was born Jan. 2, 1912, in
Forsyth, the daughter of Orville and Olive Everett Smith. She was united in marriage
Feb. 9, 1930, in Walnut Shade, to Lloyd Estep, former state representative for Christian
County. She was a homemaker who enjoyed taking care of her many flowers and being
with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a
daughter, Loretta Spurgeon. Survivors include three sons, Gerald Estep, Springfield; Bob
Estep and Lyman Estep, both of Sparta; two daughters, Jeanette Haskins, Portland, Ore.,
and Annita White, Hermitage, Tenn.; a brother, Lorin Smith, Sacramento, Calif.; three
sisters, Gladys Jenkins, Corning, Calif., Gay Marrs, Welser, Idaho, and Florene Ickes,
Washington state; 15 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were held
Wednesday, April 12, 1994 in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Mike Blackwell officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Estep, Vina (Wood) 2 Feb 1868 - 13 Nov 1946 CCR 14 Nov 1946
[Note: married James Crayton Estep 1 Aug 1873 - 7 Apr 1956]
Mrs. Vina Estep, 78, died at her home southeast of Ozark at 12:05 o’clock
Wednesday morning, following a stroke suffered two weeks ago. She is survived by her
husband, J.E. Estep; four sons, Thurman of Jefferson City, Farrell and Lloyd of Sparta
and Homer of Ozark; one daughter, Miss Jewel Estep of the home; 14 grandchildren, four
great-grandchildren, and two sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2
o’clock at the Walnut Shade church with burial in the cemetery there under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Estep, Virginia Irene (Hall) 14 Aug 1931 - 29 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr 1997
[Note: Daughter of James & Elsie (Holt) Hall; married Ted R. Estep 7 Apr 1932 - 14 Feb
2005]
Virginia Irene Estep, 65, Ozark, died Saturday, March 29, 1997, in her home. She
was born August 14, 1931, in the Keltner Community and was the daughter of James and
Elsie (Holt) Hall. She retired in 1993 from FASCO Industries. Mrs. Estep was a member

of Selmore Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Survivors include: two
children, Deborah Hall, Ozark, and James William Estep, Humansville; six
grandchildren, Holli Estep, Sierra Cruse, Greg Estep, Nena Mitchell, Derrick Mitchell
and Joseph Hall; two great-grandchildren, Hope Mitchell and Lundon DuShane; and a
sister, Bessie Marie Hodges, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and a
sister, Eldorene Shipman. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April l, 1997,
in Selmore Baptist Church with Dr. Elmer "Mac" McCully officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Estergard, Barbara Jean (Schmidt) 1 Mar 1942 - 1 Nov 2004 SN-L 3 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Leslie & Esther (Sauer) Schmidt; married 20 Dec 1964 Gary
Estergard]
Barbara Jean (Schmidt) Estergard, age 62, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Lincoln,
Neb., passed away on Monday, Nov. 1, surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in
Scottsbluff, Neb., on March 1, 1942, the daughter of Leslie and Esther (Sauer) Schmidt.
After graduating from Scottsbluff High School, Barbara completed her bachelor's degree
in Art, History and Elementary Education at Doane College in Crete, Neb. She earned her
master's degree in education from the University of Nebraska Kearney. On Dec. 20,
1964, Barbara was united in marriage with Gary Estergard in Scottsbluff. In May 2004,
Barbara retired from Lincoln Public Schools where she was an elementary teacher for 15
years. Barbara spent a total of 32 years teaching elementary school and serving as an
administrator in Indiana, Idaho and Nebraska. She was actively involved with Junior
Achievement and PEO. Barbara touched the lives of thousands of children in her work as
a teacher and educator over the course of her 32 years. As her students remember,
baseball and football were important parts of Barbara's world. Also important to Barbara
were her gardening, church activities, traveling and spending time with family and
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leslie and Esther (Sauer) Schmidt, and
one brother, Roger Schmidt. She is survived by her husband, Gary; her daughter, Jana
Estergard Roberts and her husband, Anthony, of Nixa, Mo.; her son, Scott Estergard and
his wife, Wahiba, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and one grandson, Evan Roberts of Nixa, Mo. She is
also survived by her sister, Yvonne Alexander, husband Dwayne and daughter Joan; her
brother, J.L. Schmidt, wife Pamela, and sons Ryan and Tyler; mother-in-law Jackqulyn
Estergard; sister-in-law, Joan Larsen and family; brother-in-law Richard Estergard and
family; and many other friends and relatives. Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at Vine Congregational Church, 1800 Twin Ridge Rd., Lincoln,
Neb. Memorial contributions may be made to Junior Achievement of Lincoln, 5610
Seward, Lincoln, NE 68507. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Estes, Ada (Sullivan) 22 Jan 1895 - 29 Sep 1948 CCR 7 Oct 1948
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Elizabeth (Epperson) Sullivan; married 10 Nov 1917 CCM
Clarence E. Estes 26 Jul 1888 - 7 Jul 1969]
Funeral services for Ada Estes, 53, who passed away on Sept. 29, were held
Thursday afternoon at two o’clock in the Clever Baptist church. Rev. Hawes of Clever
officiated. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel cemetery near Clever, under direction of the
Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Estes was a lifelong resident of the Clever

vicinity. She married Clarence Estes Nov. 10, 1917. She was converted years ago and
was well-liked by young and old alike and worked hard to live a Christian life. Survivors
include the husband, Clarence, of the home; one brother, Earnest Sullivan of Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Audie King of Billings, Mrs. Maude Talent of Diagonal, Iowa, and
Mrs. Laura Osborn of Springfield; other relatives and many friends.
Estes, Austin Cleve 1917 - 25 Dec 2005 SN-L 21 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of William Fred & Anna Belle (Stine) Estes; married Lois Whidden]
Austin Cleve Estes, 88, Springfield, passed away December 25, 2005, after a brief
illness. Cleve was the son of the late William Fred Estes and Anna Belle Stine. Also
preceding him in death were his wife, Lois (Whidden) Estes, and brothers, Claude and
Clell. Cleve is survived by one brother, Coleman, of Springfield. Other surviving
immediate family include his daughter, Marilyn Quigley and her husband, Ed, of
Springfield; a son, Fred and his wife, Susan, of California; grandson, Bryan Quigley and
his wife, Rachel, of Virginia, and their son, Leor; and Grandson, Collin Quigley and his
wife, Stephanie, of Ozark, Mo. A private burial was held earlier in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens. Rivermonte regrets that they omitted from Wednesday's paper the memorial
service held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 20, in Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service, 4500 S.
Lone Pine. Memorial donations may be made to Evangel Temple missions program.
Online personal condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Estes, Bessie Belle (Grammer) 4 Sep 1890 - 19 Jan 1952
[Note: married Alfred Estes 28 Jun 1893 - 14 Jul 1975]
Mrs. Bessie Belle Estes, 61, wife of Alfred Estes and a lifelong resident of Clever,
died at 6:20 p.m. yesterday in St. John’s hospital where she had been a patient for two
weeks. She had been ill for a year. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. In
addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Max Estes of Clever; two daughters,
Mrs. Marjorie Rhodes of 1727 East Turner and Mrs. Lillian Little of Clever and four
grandchildren. Services will be under the direction on Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1950 on it.
Estes, Calvin Thurman 16 Oct 1923 - 20 Apr 1946 SN-L 20 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of William Hobart & Edith Mae (Guthrie) Estes, Sr.; married 20 Apr 1946
Darlene L. Walker 9 Jun 1927 - 9 Nov 2005]
Calvin Thurman Estes, North Hills, Calif., formerly of Republic, Mo., departed
this life Tuesday Jan. 15, 2002, in Mission Hills, Calif. He was born Oct 16, 1923, to
William Hobart, Sr. and Edith Mae (Guthrie) Estes. He was united in marriage April 20,
1946, to Darlene Walker. They were privileged to enjoy nearly 56 years of a happy
marriage together. To this union was born two sons. Calvin Thurman accepted the Lord
as his Savior in 1950 at High Street Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo. In 1956 he and his
wife moved their family to San Fernando Valley, Calif. They became faithful members of
the First Baptist Church of Van Nuys, Calif. He was a veteran of World War II and a
loyal employee of Bendix Electro Dynamics, Corp. for 35 years until his retirement in
1991. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Darl Estes. He is
survived by his loving wife, Darlene; two sons, Larry Phillip Estes and wife Penny, and

Randall Allen Estes; one grandson, Michael Estes; two step-granddaughters, Deana
Playter and Amy Henderson and husband Chad; a step great-grandson, Tanner
Henderson, all of California; a brother, Hobart Estes, Jr. and wife Janalee, Springfield,
Mo.; a sister, Lovetra Samsel, Billings; a sister-in-law, Betty Estes, Springfield; several
nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. A wonderful time was had by all when
they made their trips back to the Ozarks to visit family and friends and to sight see.
Thurman will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday Jan.
23, 2002, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, Mo. Burial will be in Mount Carmel
Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, January 20, 2002.
Estes, Clarence E. 26 Jul 1888 - 7 Jul 1969
Funeral services for Clarence E. Estes, 80, Route 1, Billings, a lifelong resident of
Stone County, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Union City Community Church with the
Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever under
direction of Harris of Nixa. A retired farmer, Mr. Estes died at 12:30 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of several months.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Estes, Clarence E. 26 Jul 1888 - 7 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of George & Katie (Ottendorf) Estes; married first Ada Sullivan 22 Jan 1895
- 29 Sep 1948; married second Lucy Skaggs who had married first Click]
Funeral services for Clarence E. Estes, 80, Route 1, Billings, a lifelong resident of
Stone County, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Union City Community Church with the
Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever under
direction of Harris of Nixa. A retired farmer, Mr. Estes died at 12:30 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after an illness of several months. Surviving are his wife,
Lucy and four brothers, Alfred, Clever, Roy and Floyd, both of Marionville, and Earl,
San Diego, Calif.
Estes, Daisy Lee (Doran) 17 Mar 1883 - 16 Jun 1958 CCR 19 Jun 1958 p 1
[Note: married Everett Estes 5 May 1882 - 23 Jun 1953]
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Lee Estes, 75, of Route 2, Ozark, who died early
Monday morning at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, were held Tuesday afternoon at
2:30 in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native and lifelong resident of
the Hopedale community, she was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Mrs.
Estes was the widow of the late Everett Estes, a prominent Christian County farmer.
Survivors include two sons, John Estes, route 1, Nixa and Woodrow Estes, route 2,
Ozark; a daughter, Eula, of the home; four brothers, Wade Doran and Fenton Doran of
Springfield, Dr. Lowry Doran of Norman, Okla., and Ross Doran of Lakeland, Fla. three
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Payne of Ozark, Mrs. Ella Whittington of Mentor and Mrs. Pansy
Moore of Springfield; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Estes, Darlene L. (Walker) 9 Jun 1927 - 9 Nov 2005 SN-L 13 Nov 2005

[Note: Daughter of Charles H. & Edith E. (Moses) Walker; married 20 Apr 1946 Calvin
Thurman Estes 16 Oct 1923 - 15 Jan 2002]
Mrs. Darlene L. (Walker) Estes, formerly of Republic, Mo., departed this life
November 9, 2005, in Mission Hills, Calif. She was born June 9, 1927, to Charles H.
Walker and Edith Walker. Darlene was united in marriage April 20, 1946, to Calvin
Thurman Estes, who preceded her in death on January 15, 2002. She is survived by two
sons, Larry Phillip Estes and wife, Penny, and Randall Alan Estes; one grandson,
Michael Estes; and two step granddaughters, Deana Playter and Amy Henderson. Others
preceding her in death were all her siblings, Glen Walker, Thelma Meeker, Bonnie
Gallico, and Don Walker. Darlene was loved dearly and will be greatly missed by all.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Billings, with Rev. Gene Gwennap officiating. Services and burial under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Estes, Donald Ross 22 Mar 1931 - 29 Jun 2003 SN-L 1 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Ross Loyal & Ruby Fern (Holder) Estes; married Jewell Avalene Bilyeu]
Donald R. Estes, age 72, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 29, at
5:15 p.m. in the home of his son. Don was born near Ozark, Missouri, on March 22, 1931
to Ross and Ruby Estes. He was a gifted tool and die maker by trade and in everything
took great pride in doing a perfect job. He retired from Fasco Industries in 1991 after
more than 25 years of service. Don was saved at an early age and was a long time
member of Ozark First Baptist Church. He was an avid sportsman with a great love for
the out of doors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and gardening. He was a loving
and loved husband and father. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ruby,
and a sister, Beverly Carter. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Avalane; a son, Matt
and his wife Lisa; his father, Ross Estes; a sister, Barbara Sanders; and nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Reverends Troy Rhoden and Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in
Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American
Cancer Society. Springfield News Leader, July 1 2003.
AND
Estes, Donald Ross 22 Mar 1931 - 29 Jun 2003 CCH-N 16 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Ross Loyal & Ruby Fern (Holder) Estes; married Jewell Avalene Bilyeu]
Donald R. Estes, 72, went home to be with his Lord on at 5:15 p.m. June 29, 2003, at the
home of his son. Estes was born near Ozark on March 22, 1931, to Ross and Ruby Estes.
He was a gifted tool and die maker by trade and in everything took great pride in doing a
perfect job. He retired from Fasco Industries in 1991 after more than 25 years of service.
Estes was saved at an early age and was a long time member of Ozark First Baptist
Church. He was an avid sportsman with a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed
hunting, fishing, camping and gardening. He was a loving and loved husband and father.
He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Ruby; and a sister, Beverly Carter.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Avalane; son Matt and wife Lisa; his father, Ross
Estes; sister Barbara Sanders; nieces and nephews. Services were held at 10 a.m. July 2,
2003, in Adams Funeral Home, with the Revs. Troy Rhoden and Jim Jeffries officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.

Estes, Edith Mae (Guthrie) 1 Dec 1897 - 25 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Margaret (Estes) Guthrie; married William Hobart
Estes 8 Sep 1896 - 30 Aug 1974]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Edith May Estes, 79, Clever were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial
was in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home here. Mrs.
Estes died early Tuesday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member
of Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lovery Samsel, Billings;
three sons, Darl and Hobert, Jr., both of Springfield and Thurman of the state of
California; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial
will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home.
Estes, Ercell Carmen (Wasson) Wallace 30 Jul 1891 - 9 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Ellen (Estes) Wasson; married first ? Wallace; married
20 Jul 1976 Forest B. Estes 5 Nov 1888 - 11 Dec 1990]
Ercell C. Estes, 97, of Nixa, died March 9 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Estes were held March 13 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Bill Molott officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery. Mrs. Estes was born
July 30, 1891 in Nixa to William and Ellen Wasson. She owned and operated a millinery
and accessories shop in Visalia, California for 40 years, where she was active in civic
affairs and was a member of the Chamber of Commerce. She was also a member of the
Soroptimists Club and sang in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church for 20 years. She
was a 50 year member of ,the Order of the Eastern Star and of First Christian Church,
Nixa. She married Forest B. Estes July 20, 1976 in Sun City, Arizona. She and Mr. Estes
lived the last six years of her life in a home they designed and built on Wasson Place in
Nixa, where she was born and spent her early years. Surviving are her husband, Forest B.
Estes, Nixa; a sister, Lorene Fleming, Nixa; nieces Katie Lee Poage, El Paso, Edith
Carlson, Republic, Joellen Evans, Tucson, Hattie Carter, Nixa; nephews, William A.
Wasson, Rogers, Arkansas, J.W. Fitzgerald, Liberal, Kansas, Dr. E.J. Fitzgerald, Wichita,
Wallace B. Shelton, Nixa, John M: Wasson, Nixa; and sisters-in-law Edna Wasson, Nixa,
and Grace Wasson, Salinas, California. Memorial contributions are suggested to the First
Christian Church, Nixa.
Estes, Eula (Colbert) 22 Feb 1902 - 31 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Orva Colbert; married Roy Estes]
Eula Colbert Estes, age 99, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in James
River Care Center, Springfield. She was born February 22, 1902, in Kiowa, Okla., the
daughter of Oscar and Orva Colbert. In 1927, she was united in marriage to Roy Estes,
who preceded her in death in 1987, at the age of 86. A life long Episcopalian, Eula was
baptized in Harrison, Ark., and confirmed in Eureka Springs. Eula was a devoted wife
who willingly followed her husband, a tool and diemaker, wherever his profession led
him. After leaving Arkansas, they spent many years in California before finally settling in
Ozark in 1951. Together they built a home where Roy established and operated the Estes
Machine Shop. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Martin and her husband, Dennis,

New York, N.Y.; and two brothers, Holmes Colbert, Sea Beach, Calif., and Ralph
Colbert, Torrence, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband; three sisters,
Mildred Webb, Helen Vance, and Virginia Machesky; and two brothers, Oscar Colbert
and Bill Colbert. Eula was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2001 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Christ
Church Associate Rector Virginia Brown officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Estes, Eula Carol (Hughes) Gilbert 13 Nov 1912 - 29 Mar 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Ethel (Andrews) Hughes; married Ray Gilbert; married ?
Estes]
Eula Carol Estes, 81, Ozark, died Tuesday, March 29, 1994 at her home. She was
born Nov. 13, 1912 in Lead Hill and was the daughter of Henry and Ethel Hughes. She
was employed as an assistant to Dr. R. R. Farthing in Ozark. She also worked for Major
Cheese Factory. Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Syble Major; and a
sister, Zola Workman. Survivors include four grandchildren, Julie Ellison, Ozark, Jenny
Gregg, Nixa, Melanie Karner, Ponca City, Okla., and Sam Major, Ozark; three brothers,
Norman Hughes, Ozark, Don Hughes, Chadwick, and Russell Hughes, Ozark; two
sisters, Agnes Roberts and Lorene Workman, both of Ozark; and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 12, in Adams Funeral Home
with Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Estes, Eva R. (Bloomer) 13 Feb 1890 - 14 Mar 1954 CCR 18 Mar 1954 p5
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Hopedale Church north
of Ozark, for Mrs. Eva R. Estes, 64, who died March 14 in a Springfield hospital
following an illness of several weeks. Born the daughter of Nehemiah and Annie
Bloomer, she was converted at the age of 17 at the Elm Grove Methodist Church and
later united with the Hopedale Baptist Church of which she was a member at the time of
her death . In 1912, she was married to Paul A. Estes who preceded her in death in 1947.
Survivors include two sons, Max G. Estes and Carl Estes of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs.
Arline McCoy of Ozark and Mrs. Jewell Stine of Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Katie Smith
and Mrs. Annie Mooney of Rogersville and Mrs. Rosa Green of Ozark; a brother, Oren
Bloomer of Sparta; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren; many other
relatives and many friends. Officiating at the funeral services were Rev. Worth Caughron
and Rev. Ross Estes. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Estes, Everett E. 5 May 1882 - 23 Jun 1953 CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
Heart Attack Fatal for Everett E. Estes
Everett E. Estes, 71, lifelong resident and prominent farmer of the Hopedale
community succumbed to a heart attack at 5:40 Tuesday evening while sitting in his car
on the west side of the square. Mr. Estes had suffered a heart seizure earlier in the day
and had visited an Ozark physician that afternoon. The fatal attack occurred while he and
Mrs. Estes were sitting in their car near the southwest corner of the square. Member of
one of Christian County’s earliest families, Mr. Estes was well-known as an energetic,

progressive and high-respected farmer. He was a member of the Cassidy Methodist
Church and a longtime and active member of Friends Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M. at
Ozark. Immediate survivors are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Doran Estes; two sons, John and
Woodrow, both of whom operate farms near their father’s place north of Ozark, a
daughter, Miss Eula Estes of the home; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were
being held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ralph
Turner, pastor of the Cassidy Methodist Church officiating. Burial was to be in Hopedale
Cemetery near his home, with Masonic services at the grave
Estes, Floyd Marion 26 Jun 1885 - 21 Mar 1959 CCR 26 Mar 1959 p9
Funeral services for Floyd Marion Estes, 73, a former Springfield City Utilities
bus driver, who suffered a fatal heart attack Saturday, March 21, at his home in Tulsa,
Okla. were held Thursday afternoon at the Herman Lohmeyer funeral Chapel at
Springfield, Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark. Mr. Estes was a native of
the Hopedale community, and following his retirement seven years ago moved to Tulsa.
He was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Wilma Estes, two sons, Ralph Estes and James Ross Estes, both of Springfield, one
daughter, Mrs. Norma Lee Buckingham of Corpus Christi, Texas. one sister, Mrs.
Geneva Greene of Ontario, Calif. and three grandchildren.
Estes, Forest B. 5 Nov 1888 - 10 Dec 1990 OH 13 Dec 1990
[Note: Son of William and Elizabeth Estes; married 20 Jul 1976 Ercell Carmen (Wasson)
Wallace 30 Jul 1891 - 9 Mar 1989]
Forest B. Estes, 102, Nixa, died Monday morning, Dec. 10, 1990 in his home. He
was born Nov. 5, 1888 north of Ozark in Cassidy to William and Elizabeth Estes. He was
educated in the Springfield schools and attended the old Normal School, now known as
Southwest Missouri State University. He moved to Miami, Okla., and worked in the lead
and zinc mines. He later worked for Shell Oil Co., from which he retired. After
retirement, he did field work for other oil companies. He married Ercell Wasson Wallace
on July 20, 1976 in Sun City, Ariz. They moved to Nixa, where she preceded him in
death March 9, 1989. He is survived by a brother, Herbert Estes, Springfield. Graveside
services were Wednesday morning in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa, under direction of
Harris Colonial with the Rev. William Belko officiating.
Estes, Frank G. 3 Oct 1917 - 9 Feb 1997 CCH-N 12 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of James Milford & Ivie (McCauley) Estes; married 7 Jun 1935 Lois Thomas
15 Oct 1918 - 3 Nov 1989]
Frank G. Estes, 79, Rogersville, died Sunday, February 9, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born October 3, 1917, in the Cassidy Community in Christian
County and was the son of James Milford and Ivie (McCauley) Estes. He was a 1936
graduate of Nixa High School. On June 7, 1935, he married Lois Thomas. Mr. Estes had
retired as a dairy farmer. In 1988 he was inducted into the Nixa Athletic Hall of Fame,
and in 1995 was honored by Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors. He also served on various
community boards. He was a member of Center Point Church of Christ. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Lois, and a son, Ronnie. Survivors include: two sons and their
wives, Jerry and Janice Estes, Nixa, and Gary and Brenda Estes, Ozark; seven

grandchildren, Scott, Rusty, Ryan and Randall Estes, Mike, Gary and Kathy Gann; seven
great-grandchildren; a sister, Nola Perry, Nixa; nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Estes, George W. 1872 - 1936
Funeral services for George W. Estes, 64, cashier of the Peoples Bank of Clever
for 25 years, who died yesterday morning at the home of his mother, Mrs. I M. Estes of
Clever, will be at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Baptist Church there. Burial will be
in Maple Park Cemetery here under the direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever.
Surviving are, besides his mother, two sisters, Mrs. Perlina Cloud of Clever and Mrs. Ella
Blades of San Francisco, Cal; four brothers, W. A. Estes of Logan, Mo., J.A. Estes of
Springfield, J. E. Estes of Clever and C.M. Estes of Everton; and several nieces and
nephews.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1936 on it.
Estes, Ivie Maud (McCauley) 28 Mar 1880 - 18 Jun 1951 CCR 28 Jun 1951
[Note: Note: Daughter of McCauley, Thomas Francis Marion & Sarah Elizabeth "Betty"
(McCauley) married James Milford Estes 9 Oct 1877 - 23 Dec 1961]
Funeral services were held June 21 at Cassidy Methodist Church for Mrs. Ivie
Maude McCauley Estes, 71, who died June 18. Burial in the McCauley cemetery was
under the direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Born in Christian county March 28, 1881. Mrs.
Estes was married to James Milford Estes Feb. 23, 1902. She was a member of Cassidy
Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband; one son, Frank of Rogersville; one
daughter, Mrs. Charley Jaqua of Nixa; five brothers, J.R. and Rome McCauley of Nixa,
Ershel McCauley of Springfield, Robert McCauley of Wamego, KS, and Earl McCauley
of Long Beach, CA; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Rader of Nixa, Mrs. Emery Gibson of
Springfield, and Mrs. Martha Goddard of Richards, MO; and four grandsons. One
daughter died in infancy, and one sister, Mrs. Ada O’Neil, preceded her in death.
Estes, James Milford 9 Oct 1877 - 23 Dec 1961
CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Pleasant Green & Sarah A. (Gooch) Estes; married Ivie Maud Shaffer]
James Milford Estes, 85, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died Saturday at St. John’s
Hospital. A retired farmer and member of Hopedale Church, he is survived by a son,
Frank of Rogersville, a daughter, Mrs. Nola Jaqua of Denver and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev.
Ralph Turner officiating, Burial was in McCauley Cemetery.
Estes, James Ross 1864 - 14 Mar 1948 CCR 18 Mar 1948
[Note: married Lo Deamie Young 18 Jul 1873 - 15 Feb 1967]
James R. Estes, 83-year-old retired farmer and bank director, died Sunday at his
home in Clever, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Estes was born on a farm in Stone
county, two and a half miles south of Clever and lived there all his life until three years
ago when he move to Clever. He was a graduate of the old Marionville college, taught
school in Christian and Greene counties for four years, for a number of years was a

director of the Peoples Bank at Clever, and was a member of the Mount Carmel
Methodist church south of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Lo Deamie and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the
Clever Methodist church, with the Rev. D.S. Frazier officiating, assisted by the Rev.
Hervey, pastor of the Clever M.E. church. Burial was in Mt. Carmel cemetery under
direction of Maples of Clever.
Estes, Janie Bell (Patterson) 6 Feb 1907-17 Mar 1994 OH 23 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Lon & Sarah (Stoneman) Patterson; married 17 Dec 1925 John David
Estes 26 Aug 1907 - 30 Mar 1982]
Janie Bell Estes, 87, Nixa, died Thursday, March 17, 1994 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. She was born Feb. 6, 1907 and was the daughter of Lon and Sarah
Stoneman Patterson. On Dec. 17, 1925, she was united in marriage to John David Estes.
She was a longtime member of the Cassidy Community and was a member of the Ladies
Aide at the Cassidy Church. Preceding her in death were her husband, in 1982; her
parents; a son, Roger Estes; five brothers; and one sister. Survivors include a son, Gene
Estes, and his wife, Doris, Ozark; a daughter, Belva Lee Bull, and her husband, John,
Florence, Ariz., seven grandchildren, Debby Pierson, Springfield, Dan Bull, Portland,
Ore., Carol Taylor, Springfield, Doug Bull, Kona, Hawaii, Joe Estes, Ozark, David Estes,
Springfield, and Greg Estes, Mt. Vernon; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Pearl
Potter, Gertrude White, and Ruth Augustine, all of Springfield; other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, with the Rev.
Charles Bahn officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Contributions may be made
to Belle Estes Memorial, Dogwood Trails Girl Scout Council or Hopedale Cemetery
Fund.
Estes, John Elmer 1 Dec 1885 - 4 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: Son of John Wiley & Mary M. (Davis) Estes; married Mary Iva Cox 14 Mar
1889 - 12 Aug 1972]
John Elmer Estes was born December 1, 1855 to the family of John Wiley and
Mary M. Estes on the farm where he lived most of his life and died May 4, 1949. As a
youth, he served a four year enlistment in the United States Navy; later proved a
homestead in New Mexico. He was united in marriage to Mary Iva Cox. To this union
were born three daughters and two sons, He is survived by his five children, Helen, Paul,
Sharlane, George and June; three brothers and one sister and three grandchildren. He was
always interested in the betterment of the community and did a great deal to help secure
our present roads, electricity and agricultural progress. He was one of the organizers of
the Peoples Bank of Clever, later becoming its president. He devoted untiring energy and
great effort to improve the farm which has passed from father to son for three
generations. He greatest pride was growing good orchard grass for white-faced cattle.
Thus he succeeded and derived much pleasure from his undertaking is comforting solace
as he passed on to greener pastures. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in
the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was made in
the Mt. Carmel Cemetery south of Clever under the direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Clever.

Estes, John Paul 3 Sep 1947 - 7 Oct 2001
[Note: Son of Paul Wiley & Vivian (Logsdon) Estes]
John Paul Estes, 54, Clever, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, October 7, 2001, in his
home. He was born September 3, 1947 in Springfield, the son of Paul Wiley and Vivian
(Logsdon) Estes. John spent most of his life on the family farm with the jersey cows that
he showed throughout the United States. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is
survived by a brother, James Gregory Estes of Strafford; a sister, Connie Luce of
Billings; two nephews and a niece. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,
October 10, 2001, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Meadors
Funeral Homes, Clever. The Clever Chapel will be open from 9 a.m. until service time.
The casket will be closed. No visitation is planned. Springfield News-Leader, I. 9, 2001.
Estes, Lauren Elizabeth 1 Nov 1996 - 20 Feb 1997 CCH-N 26 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Russell Shane "Rusty" & Ashley LaDawn (Noblin) Estes]
Lauren Elizabeth Estes, three-months-old, died Thursday, February 20, 1997, in
Arkansas Children's Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born November 1, 1996, in
Fayetteville, and was the daughter of Russell Shane "Rusty" Estes and Ashley LaDawn
Noblin Estes, of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Lauren is survived by: her parents, Rusty and
Ashley; paternal grandparents, Gary and Brenda Estes, Ozark; and maternal
grandparents, Larry and Chrylene Noblin, Fayetteville. Funeral services were Monday,
February 24, in Moore's Chapel, Fayetteville. A graveside service followed in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Local arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
Arkansas Children's Hospital, 804 Wolfe St., PO Drawer 2222, Little Rock, AR 72203,
or Lauren Estes Memorial Fund at First Home Savings Bank, 7164 Hwy. 14 East, Sparta,
MO 65753.
Estes, Lodeamie (Young) 18 Jul 1873 - 15 Feb 1967
CCR 9 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: married James R. Estes 1864 - 1948]
Mrs. Lodeamie Estes, 93, a longtime resident of Clever, died Sunday night,
February 5, in Sunshine Acres, Springfield. Mrs. Estes was a former resident of Republic.
Surviving are a brother, Lawrence Young, Happy Camp, Calif. and a sister Mrs. Annie
Welch, Golden City. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. February 7 in Cantrell Chapel
with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell.
AND
Estes, Lodeamie (Young) 18 Jul 1873 - 15 Feb 1967
Mrs. Lodeamie Estes, 93, a longtime resident of Clever, died Sunday night in
Sunshine Acres, Springfield. Mrs. Estes was a former resident of Republic. Surviving are
a brother, Lawrence Young, Happy Camp, Calif., and a sister, Mrs. Annie Welch, Golden
City. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Cantrell Chapel, with Rev. Wayne
Jones officiating. Burial, under the direction of Cantrell, will be in Mount Carmel
Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 on it.

Estes, Lois (Thomas) 15 Oct 1918 - 3 Nov 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: married Frank G. Estes 3 Oct 1917 - 9 Feb 1997]
Lois Estes, 71, died last Friday at 10:26 p.m. following a long illness. She was a
lifelong resident of Christian County. Mrs. Estes is survived by her husband, Frank; two
sons, Jerry, Nixa, and Gary, Ozark; two sisters, Arva Stine and Junetta Mooney, both of
Ozark; a brother, Frankie Thomas, Ozark: seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie. Services were held Tuesday
in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark.
Estes, Lois Irene (Whidden) 12 Jan 1920 - 1 Jul 2003 SN-L 16 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Marion & Lillie Whidden; married Clive Estes]
Lois Irene Estes, 83, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2003 after a long
illness. Lois was the daughter of the late Marion and Lillie Whidden. She is survived by
her husband, Cleve; a daughter, Marilyn Quigley and her husband, Ed, of Springfield; a
son, Fred Estes and his wife, Susan, of California; a brother, Marion Hulon Whidden and
his wife, Marie, of Florida; and two grandsons, Bryan Quigley and his wife, Rachel, of
Virginia, and Collin Quigley and his wife, Stephanie, of Ozark. A celebration of life will
be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2003 at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte with the Reverend Charles D. Arsenault officiating. A private burial was held
earlier in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to
Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Estes, Lonnie Monroe 24 Jan 1892 - 30 Apr 1966 CCR 5 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of David M. & Mary M. (Mynatt) Estes]
Lonnie Monroe Estes, 74, died about 11 a.m. Saturday in Kansas City General
Hospital. A retired farmer, he was a former resident of the Clever and Springfield area.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Clever First Baptist Church with
the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. A member of the
First Baptist Church of Clever, Mr. Estes is survived by two sons, Dowell of Kansas City
and Eugene L., Springfield; three brothers, Leonard of Clever, Sam, Joplin, Hobart,
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Delphia King, Clever, Mrs. Effie Owens, Tulsa, Okla.,
Mrs. Pearl Bridges, Springfield and six grandchildren.
Arrangements are under
direction of Cantrell.
Estes, Loyal E. 18 Oct 1868 - 19 Aug 1957
CCR 22 Aug 1957 p1
Funeral services for Loyal E, Estes, 88, a prominent farmer of the Ozark
community who died Monday, August 19, were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark, under direction of Chaffin. A native of Kentucky, he had lived
in Christian County 87 years. His wife, Mrs. Laura Weaver Estes preceded him in death
several years ago. Survivors include four sons, William Fred Estes, Levert Joe Estes, Roy
Green Estes, and Rev. Ross Loyal Estes; three daughters, Mrs. Zella Bingham, Mrs.
Anna Davidson and Mrs. Maybelle Lane; a brother, Milford Estes, a sister, Mrs. H. R.
Madding 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Estes, Mary Iva (Cox) 14 Mar 1889 - 12 Aug 1972 CCR 17 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 17 Aug
1972 p4
[Note: married John Elmer Estes 1 Dec 1885 - 4 May 1949]
CLEVER - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Iva Estes, 83, of Clever, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the CleverChristian Church with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating.
Burial was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs.
Estes died Saturday at 5:15 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short
illness. Surviving are two sons, Paul and George, both of Clever, three daughters, Mrs.
Helen Houston, of Bethesda, Md., Charlene Estes of Las Vegas, Nev., and Mrs. June
Nunnelly, of Seattle, Wash., nine grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
[prob Iva (Cox) Estes 14 Mar 1889 - 12 Aug 1972]
Estes, Mary M. (Davis)
22 Mar 1852 - 20 Apr 1945
Mrs. Mary M. Estes, 93, whose memory reached beyond the Civil war, died at
9:40 o'clock this morning at the home of a son, Charles M. Estes, 734 South National,
owner of Estes Farm Hatchery, where she had lived for the past eight months. A native of
Jerome county, Tennessee, she had lived in the Clever community for the past 88 years,
coming there with her parents when she was five years old. Her father, Wash Davis, was
a Confederate Civil war soldier and a slave owner whose slaves remained with him after
the war even though they were free to leave. Many years after the war, one of the slaves,
old Jenny, came to see her master's daughter when Mrs. Estes herself had grown
daughters. Her childhood home was a half-mile south and a mile west of the Old Wire
road, which ran through the present town of Clever. At that time Springfield was the
nearest trading point. Being born in 1852, she was old enough during the
Civil war to have had vivid recollections of happenings of that time and many times
recalled the battle of Wilson's Creek, which fought so near their home that they could
hear the noise of the firing. "The noise of the battle was terrific," she used to say. "I
never witnessed such a night in all my life. It was awful.” She remembered the days
when nobody thought of raising chickens or turkeys because of the great numbers of
them growing in the wild, which could be had for the shooting, and whose eggs could be
had for the gathering. Deer were plentiful in those days and several deer licks were on
her father's farm. They raised their own wool, had it taken to a carding mill and then spun
it into yarn which they wove into coverlets (coverlids in those days). The Estes family
still has one of the coverlets and at least one of the looms. Mrs. Estes is survived by four
sons, Charles M., at whose home she died, J. E. Estes, banker at Clever; J. A. Estes,
route 2, and W. A. Estes, Logan, Mo.; and two daughters, Mrs. Perlina Cloud, 548 East
Elm, and Mrs. Ella Blades, San Francisco. Her husband, J. Wiley Estes, died 22 years
ago at Clever, where they owned and operated a large farm. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete but services will be held in the Methodist church at Clever where she had had
her membership for many years. Maples of Clever is in charge. Contributed by Dan
Spellman.
Estes, Max Granville
10 Sep 1920 - 13 Jun 2002
Max Granville Estes, age 81 of Springfield, passed away peacefully into the
presence of the Lord on June 13, 2002 after a short illness. Max was born September 10,

1920 to Paul and Eva Estes in Ozark, Mo. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 to 1946
in both the European and Pacific conflicts. Most of his life was spent in the Ozark area
working for FASCO Industries from which he retired. He was Deacon Emeritus of
Hopedale Baptist Church, which was founded by his grandfather, Granville Estes. At the
time of his death, Max was a member of Willard First Baptist Church, where he served as
song leader during opening service. Max was preceded in death by his parents; previous
wife, Jean; a stepdaughter, Syble Major; a brother, Carl and his wife, Ruth; a brother-inlaw, Frank Stine; a sister, Arline McCoy and husband Lloyd “Scoot;” a nephew, Jerry
Stine; and a stepson, Tobe Painter, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Leota; a sister, Jewell
Stine, Aurora; two nieces and five nephews; three stepchildren from Jean, Kevin Bell,
Becky Greer and Margaret Casey Karner; and six stepchildren and their spouses from
wife Leota, Bea and Lynn Blades, Mike and Ellen Painter, Rex and Leora Painter, James
and Sue Painter, Jeanie Painter, and Bill and Laura Painter. Funeral services will be held
at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 17, 2002 in Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark, with the Rev.
Terry Kendrick, Timothy Warren and Ed Long officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Springfield News-Leader, June 16, 2002.
Estes, Myrtle E. “Mirtie” (Thompson) 15 Jul 1888 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Daughter of William & Civilly Bell (Holderby) Thompson; married 13 Jan 1907
CCM Robert R. Estes 19 Nov 1884 - 17 Apr 1951]
Services for Mrs. Mirtie E. Estes, 91, Clever were held Wednesday in Meadors
Chapel with the Rev. Carl Bean officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Mrs.
Estes died Monday in the Sales Memorial Hospital, Neosho after a long illness. She was
a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Carl, Marvelmont,
Wash,; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Bryant, Garden Grove, Calif., two sisters, Mrs.
Dorothy Little, Clever and Mrs. Bessie Gardener, Springfield; nine grandchildren, 18
great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Estes, Paul A. 29 Aug 1889 - 26 May 1947 CCR 29 May 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Granville M. & Martha E. (George) Estes; married 7 Jan 1912 Eva R.
Bloomer 13 Feb 1890 - 14 Mar 1954]
Paul A. Estes was born Aug. 29, 1889, and passed away from this life May 26,
1947, at his home north of Ozark, following several months illness. He attained the age of
57 years, 8 months, and 27 days. He was married to Eva Bloomer on Jan. 7, 1912, and to
this union were born four children. Mr. Estes united with the Hopedale Baptist church on
Jan. 10, 1903, and on March 13, 1921, was ordained as a deacon in that church, where he
remained a faithful member until his death. Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons,
Carl of Independence, Mo., and Max of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Arline McCoy
and Mrs. Jewell Stine of Ozark; six grandchildren, Betty Lou and Joe McCoy, Jimmy,
Jerry and Judith Ann Stine, and John Anthony Estes; one sister, Mrs. Geniva Green of
Ontario, Calif.; one brother, Floyd M. Estes of Springfield, Mo., and a foster brother,
James A. Thompson of Springfield. A host of other relatives and many friends also
mourn his death. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Hopedale
church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron, with burial in the Hopedale cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Estes, Ronald Franklin 21 Feb 1940 - 2 Aug 1955 CCR 11 Aug 1955 p1
Funeral services, attended by more than a thousand persons, were held for
Ronald Franklin Estes, 15 at 2 o’clock last Sunday afternoon in the Rogersville High
School auditorium. Rev. Ralph Tennis was the officiating minister, and burial was in the
Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Estes; his paternal grandfather,
J. M. Estes; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Thomas, other relatives and a
multitude of friends.
Estes, Ross Loyal, Rev. 8 Sep 1903 - 29 Dec 2003 SN-L 1 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Loyal E. & Laura (Weaver) Estes; married Ruby Fern Holder 31 Aug
1912 - 21 Jul 1986]
The Reverend Ross L. Estes passed away after a brief illness on Monday, Dec. 29,
2003. He was a resident of Christian Health Care Center and was 100 years old. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ruby; a son, Donald Estes; and a daughter,
Beverly Carter. He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Sanders, several grandchildren
and great grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan.
2, 2004, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark,
Mo. No formal visitation is planned. Memorial contributions are suggested to the charity
of the donor's choice.
Estes, Ruth Virginia (Stine) 23 Jul 1919 - 1 Nov 1996 CCH-N 6 Nov 1996
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Lula Gay (Fisher) Stine; married Carl Eugene Estes 29
May 1915 - 18 Jan 1984]
Ruth Virginia Estes, 77, Nixa, died Friday, November 1, 1996 in her home. She
was born July 23, 1919, and was the daughter of John Henry and Lula Gay Stine.
Through her life she lived in the Ozark and Nixa areas. For the past nine years, Mrs.
Estes was manager for Paradise Cove Housing complex. She was a member of Nixa
Christian Church. Her husband, Carl Eugene Estes, preceded her in death in 1984. She
was also preceded in death by: an infant son, Carl Eugene; two brothers, Herbert and
Frank Stine; and her parents. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, John and Carol
Estes, and Kim and Karin Estes, all of Springfield; a brother Keith Stine and his wife,
Dorzella, Ozark; six grandchildren, Scott, Jeremy, Cody, Ryan, Trishna, and Angela
Estes; nieces; nephews; and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial was in Richwood
Cemetery.
Estes, Samuel 11 Jul 1834 - 29 Feb 1912
Samuel Estes was born in Morgan County, Tennessee, July 11, 1834, and died
February 29, 1912, at age seventy-five years, seven months and seventeen days. He
moved to Missouri about 1851, and was married to Marie (Mariah) Proctor November
11, 1855. To this union was born three children of which one survives. He was again
married to Melsinia Steel July 12, 1862. To this union was born four children of which
two survive. He was again married to America Collins, March 25, 1880. To this union
was born four children of which two survive. Uncle Sam, as he was familiarly known,

joined the Methodist church when he was twenty-one years old and was a member until
his death. He will be missed from the church. The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. James Lokey, and he was laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. (Contributed by
Hazel Messenger)
Estes, Sarah M. “Sallie“ (McLean) 22 Mar 1862 - 29 Oct 1950 CCR 9 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Emily (Young) McLean; married 21 Nov 1881 Henry C.
Estes 29 Jan 1860 - 25 Nov 1945]
Mrs. Sarah M. Estes died Sunday October 29, at the home of a daughter, Mrs.
Leonard Parker, near Galena, with whom she had made her home since the death of her
husband, November 25, 1945. She was born in Christian County March 22, 1862, the
daughter of Alexander and Emily Young McLean. She married Henry C. Estes
November 21, 1881 at the home of her brother, the late John M. McLean, near Ozark. To
them three daughters were born, Emma, Effie and Lona. She was a member of the
Christian Church the past 40 years. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Emma
Brown of Nixa and Mrs. Effie Meeks and Mrs. Lona Parker, both of Galena; two
grandsons, John Estes Parker of Crane and Dewey Parker, who is in the 82nd Airborne
Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, one granddaughter, Mrs. Mary Ann Rice of Nixa,
and four great-grandsons, Estes Lee and Bennett McLean Parker of Crane and Joe Bob
and Jack Thad Rice of Nixa.
Estes, Vivian L. (Logsdon) 7 Jan 1921 - 28 Jul 1970 CCR 30 Jul 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of ? & Agnes (?) Logsdon; married Paul William Estes 2 Jul 1916 - 28
Dec 1983]
Mrs. Vivian L. Estes, 49, of Clever, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday of an apparent heart
attack while working at the Peoples Bank of Clever. Mrs. Estes had been an employee of
the bank for the past 10 years. She was a member of the Christian Church of Clever,
Billings Chapter No. 525 of the Order of Eastern Star, having served two terms as worthy
matron, and the Missouri Jersey Cattle Club, serving as editor of the state magazine, The
Jerseyman, for several years. Mrs. Estes was also active in 4-H club work. Survivors
include her husband, Paul W.; one daughter, Mrs. Connie P. Luce, Clever; two sons,
Greg of the home and John Paul, Clever; her mother Mrs. Agnes Logsdon of
Munfordville, Ky., and two grandsons. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Clever High School auditorium with the Revs. Harold Mayes, Jim Smith, Ken Findley
and Ray Hodge officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1970 on it.
Estes, William Hobart 8 Sep 1896 - 30 Aug 1974 OH 5 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: Son of David M. & Mary M. (Mynatt) Estes; married 7 Apr 1917 Edith Mae
Guthrie 1 Dec 1897 - 25 Jan 1977]
CLEVER - Funeral services for William H. Estes, 77, Route 2, Billings, were at
2:30 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Clever, with the Rev. David Cain
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near here under direction of Cantrell
Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. today.

Mr. Estes died at 10:55 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short
illness. Surviving are his wife, Edith; one daughters, Mrs. Luvetre Samsel, Billings, three
sons, Darl and Hobert, Jr., both of Springfield and Thurman, state of California; three
sisters, Mrs. Delthia King, Clever, Mrs. Mary Owen, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mrs. Pearl
Burgees, state of Oklahoma; two brothers, Leonard of Clever and Sam of Tulsa, Okla.
and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Cantrell of Clever.
AND
Estes, William Hobart 8 Sep 1896 - 30 Aug 1974
William H. Estes, 77, Route 2, Billings, died at 10:55 a.m. Friday at Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Clever area.
Surviving are his wife, Edith; one daughter, Mrs. Lovetre Samsel, Billings; three sons,
Darl and Hobert, Jr., both of Springfield, and Thurman, state of California; three sisters,
Mrs. Delthia King, Clever, Mrs. I Owen, Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Pearl Burgess, state of
Oklahoma; two brothers, Leonard, of Clever, and Sam, of Tulsa; and seven grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday in First
Baptist Church in Clever with the Rev. David Cain officiating. Burial will be in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery near here, under direction of Cantrell Funeral Home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Etheridge, Ray Wade 22 May 1920 - 11 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: married Iona Maness]
Ray Wade Etheridge, 68, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, formerly of Republic, died
June 11. Services for Mr. Etheridge were held Tuesday at the First United Methodist
Church, Medicine Lodge. A 1949 graduate of the University of Missouri, Mr. Etheridge
served as County Extension Agricultural Agent and County Extension Director in Barber
County, Kansas, from 1959 until his retirement in 1986. His survivors include his wife,
Iona (Maness);. two sons, Steve, Medicine Lodge, and Warren, Jeuks, Oklahoma; three
grandsons, Erik, Jacob and Aaron, all of Medicine Lodge; three brothers, Everett and
Harold, of Springfield, and Ralph, of Aurora; and four sisters, Cleta Faucett and Vethea
Colson, Springfield, Dorothy Martin, Nixa, and Eva Batson, Republic.
Ethridge, Robert Wayne “Bobber” 12 Nov 1956 - 20 Mar 1994 OH 30 Mar 1994
[Note: married Becky]
Robert Wayne “Bobber” Ethridge, 37, Nixa, died March 20, 1994 at Meadows
Mobile Home Park, Nixa. He was born Nov. 12, 1956 in Denver, Colo. He served his
country in the United States Navy and later worked as an electrician. He is survived by
his wife, Becky Ethridge; a daughter, Jennie; a son, Travis, Nixa; father, Kenneth Leroy
Ethridge, Pana, Ill.; mother Jane Gertrude Bell Burton, Springfield; two brothers,
Kenneth Carlton, Pana, Ill.; and Floyd Ethridge, Springfield, a grandmother, Agnes
Calloway, Pana, Ill.; a grandfather, Floyd Ethridge, Garland, Texas; and many relatives
and friends. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Private
services are planned for a later date.
Ettinger, Bertie Evelyn (Crain) Porter 1902 - May 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950

[Note: Daughter of Aquilla & Sarah (James) Crain; married ? Porter; married 22 Dec
1935 Warren Ettinger]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertie Evelyn Ettinger, 47, of Ozark were held May 31
at Wheeling, Arkansas. Mrs. Ettinger died at the family home in Ozark following an
illness of a year and a half. She was born at Self, Arkansas, the daughter of Aquilla and
Sarah James Crain. She is survived by her husband, Warren Ettinger, to whom she was
married in Kansas City on December 22, 1935; three sons, Dean Porter of Kansas City,
R.D. Porter and Warren Edward Ettinger of Ozark; her father, who lives at Cureall; her
mother, of Wheeling, Arkansas; three brothers, Alvin Crain of Wheeling, and Earl and
Donald Crain of West Plains, Missouri, and one sister, Mrs. Mamie Steinkamp of West
Plains. Funeral services were held in the Church of Christ at Wheeling, Arkansas, by the
Rev. L.O. White of Joplin. Burial was in the Harmony Cemetery there.
Ettinger, Sharon Kay 6 Oct 1962 - 29 Nov 1962
CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Warren & Doris (McMurray) Ettinger]
Funeral services for Sharon Kay Ettinger, 44-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Warren Ettinger of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Union Hill Baptist Church with
the Rev. Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of
Harris. The child died Thursday at the University of Missouri Medical Center.
Survivors besides the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond McMurray of Bruner
Eutsler, Carrie E. 11 Feb 1895 - Aug 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married W. Harve Eutsler 1880 - 1962; spelling from tombstone]
PONCE DE LEON - Mrs. Carrie E. Utsler, 80, Ponce De Leon, died at 5:30 a.m.
Monday in Rolling Hills Nursing Home, Branson, following a short illness. Mrs. Utsler
was a longtime resident of Ponce De Leon and was a member of the Pentecostal Church
here. She is surviving by a sister, Mrs. Artie Venard, Centralia, Wash.; and several nieces
and nephews. Harris of Ozark will announce services.
Eutsler, Donna Jo (Wilson) 8 Mar 1949 - 9 Oct 2001
[Note: married Donnie Gene Eutsler]
Mrs. Donna Jo (Wilson) Eutsler, 52, Clever, passed away October 9, 2001 in her
home. Donna was born March 8, 1949. She attended and graduated from Hurley High
School in Hurley, Mo. She went on to study Cosmetology and opened up a beauty shop
in Hurley and later owned DJ’s Hair Care in Clever. She sold her shop in November 2000
as her health declined. Donna was united in marriage to Mr. Donnie Gene Eutsler on May
26, 1967. They moved to Clever in 1985 with their two daughters. She was a devoted and
loving wife and mother as well as grandmother who will be sadly missed and lovingly
remembered by all of her family and friends. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Clever and very involved in many community activities. Donna was preceded
in death by her parents, Wayne M. (Bob) and Lela Irene (Wright) Wilson; and a brother,
Craig Dean Wilson. Survivors include her husband, Donnie Gene Eutsler of the home; 2
daughters, Deonna Jean Evans and her husband, Steven of Rogers, Ark. And Shonna Ann
Eutsler of Clever; 2 grandchildren, Joleah DeeAnn Eutsler and Landon Dean Evans; 1
sister, Sharlis Wilson of Nixa; 4 brothers, Kenny Wilson and wife, Rose of Nixa, Ronnie

Wilson and wife, Sheila of Ozark, Jackie Wilson and Jerry Wilson and his wife,
Charlotte, all of Springfield; her extended family of nieces, nephews, in-laws and many
dear and special friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 12, 2001, in
First Baptist Church, Clever, with Doug Richey and Nilene McKnight officiating. Burial
will be in Wright Cemetery under the direction of Manlove Stumpff Funeral Home,
Crane. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the church. Springfield News-Leader,
I. 11, 2001.
Eutsler, Etta Mae
d 30 Aug 1962 CCR 6 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: A 1904 CCM record shows a James M. Eutsler married an Etta Mae Walker, born
in Jun 1885 - cannot be this woman, unless her age is wrong - should be 75]
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta Mae Eutsler, 57, of Anna, Ill. were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel. Officiating was the Rev. Cecil Swinehart, and burial was in
East Lawn Cemetery in Springfield. A former resident of Ozark, she died at 4:20 p.m.
Sunday in Anna. Survivors are her husband, James; two sons, Frank of Mounds, Ill, and
William J. of Anna; and four grandchildren.
Evans, Annie B. (Buckley) 5 Jul 1927 - 24 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p9
[Note; Daughter of ? & Sandra (?) Buckley]
Mrs. Annie B. Evans, 48, of 5845 South Fair Oak, died at 2:20 p.m. Monday in
St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. She had been a resident of Springfield for the past
18 years and was a former resident of Springdale, Ark. She had worked at the D. H.
Baldwin Piano Company in Fayetteville, Ark. for 15 years. Mrs. Evans was a member of
South Haven Baptist Church here. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Rouse,
5845 South Fair Oak and Mrs. Debbie Mashburn 1859 East Grand; a son, John of
Rogersville; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Buckley, Rockland, Texas; two brothers, Roy and E.
W. Buckley, both of Silshee, Tex. and three sisters, Mrs. Opal Casey and Mrs. Ruby
Leesemain, both of Houston, Tex. and Mrs. Ruth Stanford, Rockland, Tex. and two
grandchildren. Greenlawn will announce arrangements.
Evans, Antha L. 3 Apr 1901 – 10 Aug 1997 CCH-N 13 Aug 1997
Antha L. Evans, 96, died August 10, 1997, at Tonganoxie Nursing Center,
Tonganoxie, Kansas. He was born April 3, 1901 in Toledo, Missouri, the son of Will and
Belle (Jones) Evans. He was a farmer and lived in Bonner Springs, Kansas, for a number
of years. His wife, Defnie (Ferrell) Evans preceded him in death. He was a member of
Oak Grove Baptist Church. He has one daughter, Maxine Larsen, Los Angeles, Ca.; one
son, .J.R. Evans, Bonner Springs, Kansas; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two
brothers-in-law, Ned and Ralph Ferrell; two sisters-in-law, Minnie Terry and Edith Jones;
two sisters, Ora Duckworth, Ava, and Bertha Duckworth, Raymond, Washington; one
brother, Kenneth Evans, Malvern, Iowa. Memorial services will be Thursday, August 14,
1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with the Rev. Robert Roberts
officiating. Visitation will be today, August 13, 1997 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Burial will be
at Thornfield.
Evans, Audry Mildred (Blevins)

23 Aug 1910 - 20 Jan 2003

Audrey Mildred (Blevins) Evans died Jan. 20, 2003, in Christian Health Care of
Nixa. She was born Aug. 23, 1910, in Nixa, the daughter of Floyd and Edna Blevins. She
was preceded in death by her husband Howard Evans and children, Junior Evans and
Edna Dee Horne. Many years ago Evans worked as a telephone operator in Nixa. More
recently she was employed by area restaurants. Survivors include her 11 grandchildren
and their families. Interment is in McConnell Cemetery.
Evans, Blanche (Lofton) 26 Sep 1905 - 11 Jul 1979 OH 19 Jul 1979 p5
[Note: Daughter of William & Martha Lofton]
Services for Mrs. Blanche Evans, 73 of Mt. Vernon, sister of Mrs. Genevieve
Deffenderfer of Ozark, were held last Saturday in the Max L. Fossett Chapel. Burial was
in Walnut Grove Cemetery south of Ava. Mrs. Evans died July 11 in Freeman Hospital,
Joplin after a short illness.
Evans, Dola Rachel (Blacksher) 29 Feb 1920 - 17 Jul 2002 CCH-N 7 Aug 2002
[Note: Daughter of Arron & Annie (Puckett) Blacksher; married Marshall F. Evans 7 Jul
1927 - 13 Apr 1991]
Dola Rachel Evans, age 82, of Ozark, passed away July 17, 2002, in Lakeview
Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Lamar. She was born February 29, 1920, in
Gainesville, Missouri the daughter of Arron and Annie (Puckett) Blacksher. Evans, a
homemaker, was fun-loving, enjoyed music, helped her family, and always tried to be a
good person. She was preceded in death by a husband; Marshall F. Evans, two sisters;
Zelma Shockley and Lora Moore. Survivors include; brothers, Clayton Barnett, Tommy
Barnett and Roscoe Barnett, sisters Helen Barnett and Rose Shipman of Ozark, Missouri,
nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. July 20 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Evans, Eleanor (Marshall) Keys 10 May 1936 - 27 Oct 2004 SN-L 29 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Clem & Emily Marshall; married 30 Aug 1953 Howard J. Evans, Jr.
10 Aug 1929 - 24 Dec 1998]
Eleanor Keys Evans, age 68, of Nixa, passed away in her home Wednesday,
October 27, 2004. She was born May 10, 1936, in New York. On August 30, 1953, she
and Howard Evans Jr. were married in Guam. Together they raised seven children.
Throughout her working career she was a cook at Heritage Cafeteria and Shady Inn. She
loved her family and they enjoyed her great cooking. She was a wonderful mom,
grandmother, and friend with a unique sense of humor. She and her husband belonged to
a CB Club and enjoyed attending sports events of their children and grand-children.
Survivors include seven children, Kellie Kelso and her husband, Mike of Niangua, Carol
Goss and her husband, Richard of Highlandville, Karen Doran of Clever, Kathy
Applegate of Sparta, Terrie Mahon and her husband, Justin of Sparta, Larry Evans and
his wife, Lynette of Highlandville, and Kerry Evans and his friend, Cheryl Thompson of
Springfield; a stepdaughter, Sandy Wilson and her husband, Dale of Republic; a brother,
Howard Marshall of the state of California; 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren,
and looking forward to number four; special neighbors and friends; and her faithful
canine companion, Little Bit. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Evans
Jr.; her parents, Clem and Emily Marshall; and a grandson, Matthew Tatum. A memorial

service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation
will be from 1 p.m. on Sunday until service time. Inurnment will be in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery.
Evans, Edith Marie (Mitchell) 23 Feb 1924 - 27 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Elza & Grace (Thornbrough) Mitchell; married Herschel E. Evans 13
Dec 1924 -16 Feb 1997]
Edith Marie Evans, 78, Ozark, passed away Aug. 27, 2002, in her home. She was
born Feb. 23, 1924, in Walnut Shade, the daughter of Elza and Grace (Thornbrough)
Mitchell. She was employed by Lily Cup Corporation and also owned and operated Long
Branch Lounge before retirement. Evans was a caring person, and often helped with
preparing food for the homeless. Her husband, Herschel Evans preceded her in death in
1997. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Tillman, Branson West, Carolyn Gage and
husband Steven, Ridgedale, Sandra Mincks and Curt Straw, Reeds Spring, and Genia
Jarvis and husband Rick, Nixa; nine grandchildren, Damon Tillman and wife Lisa, Jody
Tillman and wife Stephanie, Justin Gage and wife Maia, James Gage and wife Shelly,
Erin Hartsell and husband Jeff, Brock Mincks and wife Erica, and Amber, April, and
Cody Jarvis; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna Campbell, Ozark, Opal Hughes,
Springfield, Mildred Forgey, Ozark; and two brothers, Albert Mitchell, Republic, and
Leon Mitchell, Ozark. Funeral services were Aug. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Nelson Booze officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens,
Springfield.
AND
Evans, Edith Marie (Mitchell) 23 Feb 1924 - 27 Aug 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Elza & Grace (Thornbrough) Mitchell; married Herschel E. Evans 13
Dec 1924 -16 Feb 1997]
Edith Marie Evans, 78, Ozark, passed away Aug 27, 2002, in her home. She was
born Feb. 23, 1924, in Walnut Shade, the daughter of Elza and Grace (Thornbrough)
Mitchell. She was employed by Lily Cup Corporation and also owned and operated Long
Branch Lounge before retirement. Edith was a caring person, and often helped with
preparing food for the homeless. Her husband, Herschel Evans preceded her in death in
1997. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Tillman, Branson West, Carolyn Gage and
husband Steven, Ridgedale, Sandra Mincks and Curt Straw, Reeds Spring, and Genia
Jarvis and husband Rick, Nixa; nine grandchildren, Damon Tillman and wife Lisa, Jody
Tillman and wife Stephanie, Justin Gage and wife Maia, James Gage and wife Shelly,
Erin Hartsell and husband Jeff, Brock Mincks and wife Erica, and Amber, April, and
Cody Jarvis; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters, Edna Campbell, Ozark, Opal Hughes,
Springfield, Mildred Forgey, Ozark; and two brothers, Albert Mitchell, Republic, and
Leon Mitchell, Ozark. Funeral services were Aug. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Nelson Booze officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens,
Springfield.
Evans, Gearld 6 Aug 1920 - 12 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Zinno & Helen Fay (Davis) Evans; married Geraldine Bowling]
Gearld Evans, 67, of Aurora, died July 12 in the Aurora Community Hospital.
Services for Mr. Evans were held Friday in the First Baptist Church, Crane. Burial was in

Crane Community Cemetery under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home,
Crane. Born Aug. 6, 1920, to Zinno Evans and the late Helen Fay (Davis) Evans, he was
a U.S. Navy veteran and a lifelong resident of the Aurora area. He was a retired laborer
for the city of Aurora and was a member of the Baptist church. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Helen Fay, and a wife, Geraldine Bowling. His survivors include his
father, Zinno Evans, of Crane; his wife, Aileen; five sons, Gregory E. Evans and Monty
Evans, both of Crane, Jeff Evans, Springfield, Billy R. Thomas, Billings, and Eddie J.
Thomas, Crane; a daughter, Carol Cline, Aurora; two brothers, Glenn Cantral and
Howard Cantral, both of the state of California; two sisters, Betty Dawson, state of
California, and Marjorie Beckham, state of Kansas; 13 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Evans, Howard J. "Junior" 10 Aug 1929 - 24 Dec 1998 CCH-N 6 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Howard Raymond & Audrey Mildred (Blevins) Evans; married 20 Aug
1953 Eleanor Keys Marshall]
Howard J. (Junior) Evans was born on Saturday, August 10, 1929, in Ozark, to
Audrey Mildred Blevins and Howard Raymond Evans and passed away peacefully in his
sleep Thursday, December 24, at the age of 69. Mr. Evans, a U.S. Navy veteran, was
retired from Dayco Products, Inc., after working in the factory for many years. He was
also employed as a firefighter for the Springfield Fire Department. Mr. Evans was an avid
CB'er and used the handle of "Hard Head". He loved fishing, basketball and baseball. He
was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church and was baptized several years ago. On
Sunday, August 30, 1953, he was united in marriage to Eleanor Keys Marshall, in Guam.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, of the home; his mother, Audrey Evans; his sister,
Edna D. Home, all of Nixa; six daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Dale Wilson,
Springfield, Kellie and Mike Kelso, Niangua; Carol and Richard Goss, Highlandville;
Karen and Randy Doran, Clever, Kathy and Rex Applegate, Sparta; and Terrie Stineman
and her friend, Jonathan Herry, Springfield; two sons,. Larry Wayne and his friend, Janet
Larud, Ozark; and Kerry Evans and his wife, Jan, Springfield; 14 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends. Funeral services were at 2
p.m., Monday, December 28, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be at a later date [Missouri Veterans Cemetery].
Visitation was Sunday December 27 from 3 to 5 at the Funeral Home.
Evans, Howard R. 16 Jan 1903 - Oct 1973 OH 11 Oct 1973 p6
Nixa - Funeral services for Howard R. Evans, 70, of Nixa, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Nixa First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating,
assisted by the Rev. Roscoe Harding. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Evans, Jean C. (Clawson) 20 Jun 1911 - 31 Dec 2005 SN-L 3 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charles A. & May (Garry) Clawson; married Frank G. Evans]
Jean Evans, born June 20, 1911, to Charles A. Clawson and May Garry in Dyer
County, Tenn., passed away Dec. 31, 2005, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Mo.
Jean was married to Frank G. Evans until his passing in 1990. Jean was a hair dresser for
many years at Heers Beauty Shop and also owned her own shop called Glen Isle Beauty

Shop. Frank and Jean were two of the founding members of the Tower Club. They also
had interest in Lake of the Ozarks Home Association. Jean was a member of The
Women's Investment Club of Hickory Hills. Jean was preceded in death by her husband;
parents; two brothers, Sam and Gus Clawson; and one sister, Virginia Grant. She is
survived by one brother, Austin Clawson, and many nieces and nephews. There will be a
visitation for Jean on Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. in the KlingnerCope Family Funeral
Home with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will
follow in Maple Park Cemetery.
Evans, Judith M. (Macormic) 31 Jan 1950 - 11 May 2006 SN-L 15 May 2006 & SN-L
16 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Roy Kenneth & MaryAnn (Masterson) Macormic]
Judith M. Evans, age 56, of Ozark, passed on Thursday, May 11, 2006, at home.
She was born January 31, 1950, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Rev. Roy
Kenneth and MaryAnn (Masterson) Macormic. She graduated from Kansas Wesleyan
University with a degree in education. Judith was a spiritual person who stayed close to
God, and always looked for ways to help others whenever she could. She lived her life
with faith and the philosophy of "What you feel, you can make real" Above all, Judith
loved her children, and enjoyed all the time she spent with them. Survivors include three
children, Charles Lamar Evans, Milpitas, California, Todd William Evans, Ozark, and
Deborah Elizabeth Ann Evans, Overland Park, Kansas; her mother, MaryAnn Macormic,
Springfield; six brothers and sisters, Rev. Ken Macormic, Salina, Kansas, Linda Craig,
Springfield, Jeannie Loethen, Jefferson City, Lisa Henriksen, Portland, Oregon, Chuck
Macormic, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Lydia Perry, Corvallis, Oregon; and many
nieces and nephews. Her father preceded her in death. A memorial service will be at 12
p.m. Friday, May 26, at Wilson's Creek picnic area pavillion. Memorial contributions
may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. In accordance to her instructions,
cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Evans, Louise F. 11 Nov 1897 - 17 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: married James E. Evans - birthdate from SSDI conflicts with age on obit]
Mrs. Louise F. Evans, 72, Nixa, died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday in Park Central
Hospital after a long illness. Formerly of Springfield, she had lived in Nixa for the past
three years. She is survived by her husband, James E. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday
in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery.
Evans, Marcella Jean (Randolph) Collier 13 Jan 1925 - 12 Apr 1991 NN-E 18 Apr
1991
[Note: Daughter of Freeman E. & Nannie (Hedgpeth) Randolph]
Marcella Jean Evans, 66, Ozark, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday, April 12, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born in Marshfield Jan. 13, 1925, to Freeman
E. and Nannie Hedgpeth Randolph. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter,
Debbie Reaves, Ozark; a son, Gene Collier, Nixa; two sisters, Donna Stevenson,
Pearland, Texas, and Barbara Tuck, Redlands, Calif.; a brother, Charles Randolph,
Springfield; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and

nephews. Graveside services were Monday in Greenlawn Memorial Garden with the Rev.
Donnie Blansit officiating, under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Evans, Marshall Franklin 7 Jul 1927 - 13 Apr 1991 NN-E 18 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of Steve & Mollie (Williams) Evans; married Dola]
Marshall Franklin Evans, 63, Sparta, died at 6:50 p.m. in his home, following a
long illness. He was born in Ada, Okla., July 7, 1927, to Steve and Mollie Williams
Evans. He is survived by his wife, Dola, of the home; a daughter, Sharon Tate, Forsyth;
and three grandchildren, Phil, Billy and Sunday. Graveside services with military honors
were Tuesday in Springfield National Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark.
Evans, Michelle Stacey
25 Aug 1984 - 21 Nov 2003 CCH-N 26 Nov 2003
Michelle Stacey Evans, age 19, of Ozark, died Friday, Nov. 21 in her home. She
was born August 25, 1984 in San Bernardino, Calif. Michelle was a senior at Ozark High
School, and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors
include: Her parents, Jimmy and Carla Evans, Ozark; three brothers and three sisters,
Mark Evans, Costa Mesa, California, Kristine Chaulker and husband David, Fordland,
Heidi McGinnes, Springfield, James Evans, Ozark, Nicole and Eric of California; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 in Adams
Funeral Home Ozark, with Bishop John Carr officiating. Burial followed in VaughanOddfellows Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Evans, Okla Clinton
1906 - 20 Feb 1959 CCR 12 Mar 1959 p5
Funeral services for Okla Clinton Evans, 52 of Nixa, who died Feb. 20 at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield were held Feb. 23 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with
Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Nixa, he resided most of his life in that
community. He was employed at a Springfield bakery for a number of years and was also
engaged in farming south of Nixa. He was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tressie Evans of the home, one daughter, Mrs. Joan Hill
of Ontario, Calif., adopted grandson, Michael, of the home, two grandchildren, three
brothers, Wayne Evans of Brooklyn, N. Y., Howard Evans of Nixa and Victor Evans of
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. L. A. Clabots of Bakersfield, Calif.
Evans, Opal E.
1 Mar 1910 - 8 Jan 2005
SN-L 10 Jan 2005
Services for Opal E. Evans, age 94, of Ozark, Mo., are 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10,
2005, at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. Burial will follow in Evans Cemetery.
Evans, Robert F. 4 Feb 1934 – 10 Aug 1997 CCH-N 13 Aug 1997
Robert F. Evans, age 63, of Ozark, died Sunday, August 10, 1997 in his home. He
was born February 4, 1934 in Eldon, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Mr. Evans was a carpenter and a propane meter repairman. In 1958 he married Geraldine
Murray. He was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. For many years he

was a country music vocalist and played the guitar. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Wesley Evans and two sisters, Nellie and Treda Faye Evans. Survivors include:
his wife, Geraldine; parents, Melvin and Nancy (Cotton) Evans, Kansas City, Kansas;
eight children, Lonetta Kelley, Portland, Oregon, Gypsy Lee Davis-Collins and her
husband, Charles, Highlandville, Leo Evans, Ozark, Edward Evans, St. Louis, Tisa
Henderson and her husband, David, Crane, George Smith and Randy Smith, both of
Kansas City, Missouri, and Larry Lillybridge, Florida; 23 grandchildren; 18 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Leslie Evans, and his wife, Yvonne, Kansas City, Kansas.
Funeral Mass was Tuesday in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church with Father Paul
McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield: Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Evans, Sheilah Mae (Meadows) 13 Dec 1957 - 9 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep 1994
[Note: Daughter of Luther & Cleta Mae (Stanley) Meadows; married Rod Evans;
husband convicted of her murder]
Sheilah Evans, 36, Nixa, died Friday, Sept. 9, 1994, at her home, following an
accidental drowning. She was born Dec. 13, 1957, in Edenton, N.C., and was a 1975
graduate of Nixa High School. She was employed by Reckitt and Colman Company.
Survivors include her husband, Rod Evans; her parents, Luther and Cleta Meadows,
Nixa; two brothers, Jerry and Garry Meadows, both of Nixa; two sisters, Brenda
Meadows, Nixa, and Cheryl Keith, Willis, Texas; a stepson, Scott Evans, Ava; nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 12, in Nixa Assembly of God Church
with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Evans, Sheri K. (French) 16 Jul 1968 - 5 Aug 2003 SN-L 8 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Dennis & Louese French; married ? Evans]
Sheri K. Evans, age 35, Spokane, died at 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2003. She is
survived by her father, Dennis French, mother Louese Johnston, and siblings Teri,
Mandy, Candy, Chanda and Nicki. Memorial services are at 7 p.m. today in Charity
Baptist Church, located at 2603 S. Westwood. Arrangements are under direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Evans, Tressie Elizabeth (Norton) 22 Jan 1911 - 18 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
Tressie Elizabeth Evans, 83, Nixa, died at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 1994,
in Cox Medical Center South. She was born January 22, 1911, in Nixa, the daughter of
Price and Matilda Norton. She was united in marriage to Oakley Clinton Evans who
preceded her in death. She became a Christian at an early age and was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Nixa. Her favorite hobby was quilting. She was an active member
of the Democratic Committee Woman of Garden Grove Township for many years. Also
preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Joann Hill; and a grandson, Rocky
Hill. Survivors include three sisters, Mabel Hawkins and Ina Owen of Springfield, Iva
Lee Edwards, Chestnutridge; two grandsons, Dusty Hill, state of California, and Larry
Michael Smith; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; special friends
Evelyn and Dale Reynolds and their son William; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were October 21 in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.

Evatt, Sarah E. (Luce)
1873 - 1953
Mrs. Sarah Ellen Evatt, 79, died at 12:10 a.m. yesterday in her home at Clever
after a short illness. Mrs. Evatt is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Herman Wilkins and
Mrs. Clarence Merritt, both of Clever, and Mrs. V. T. Carter and Mrs. Z. L. Tentleton,
both of Mt. Vernon; a step-son, Fred Evatt of Mt. Vernon; a step-daughter, Mrs. Effie
Pile of Bois D’Arc; a sister, Mrs. F. C. Wilkins of Rolla; four brothers, Ollie Luce of
Baker, Ore., Charles Luce of Republic, Robert Luce of Jenkins, Mo., and Albert Luce of
Clever; 36 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Clever Methodist Church. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery east of Clever
under direction of Cheatham of Galena.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Everett, Andrew C. 25 Jul 1902 - 22 Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: married Essie E. Bradley 23 Nov 1904 - 21 Dec 1984]
BUFFALO - Andrew C. Everett, 73, Route 3, Buffalo, died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Everett, a resident here since
1970, was a former resident of Sparta. He lived there for seven years. He was a native of
the state of Texas. Survivors include his wife, Essie; two sons, A. J. of Route 3, Buffalo
and Danny of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Deanna Martin, Denver, Colo. and
Miss Flo Anna Everett, Fair Grove; a sister, Mrs. Ola Cadenhead, Dallas, Tex.; eight
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. James Nutter officiating. Burial was be in Sparta
Cemetery.
AND
Everett, Andrew C. 25 Jul 1902 - 22 Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p7
We would like to thank all out relatives, friends and neighbors for the beautiful
flowers, wonderful food, cards, prayers and all kindnesses shown us during the illness
and death of our loved one. A special thanks to the Harris Funeral Home and all who
participated in the services. May God Bless Each of You. The Family of Andrew C.
Everett. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller. And the Bradley Families.
Everett, William Glenn
26 Aug 1944 - 27 Mar 1970 CCR 2 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew C. & Essie E. (Bradley) Everett]
William G. Everett, 26, of Phoenix, Ariz., a former resident of the Sparta
community, died in Phoenix Friday afternoon, March 27. He is survived by his wife,
Eleanor; a stepdaughter, Dianne Jackson, both of Phoenix; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Andrew C. Everett, Phoenix; two brothers, A. J. Everett of Buffalo and Danny Everett of
Phoenix; and two sisters, Miss Flo Anna Everett and Mrs. Deanna Martin, both of
Phoenix. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev.
Faust Matthews officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Everhart, Mary Ann (McDonald) 23 Feb 1934 - 16 Mar 2004 SN-L 18 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Edwin Morris & Rosie Louise (Comstock) McDonald]
Mary Ann Everhart, 70, Republic, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in
the Ozark Mountain Regional Health Care Center, Crane. She was born Feb. 23, 1934, in

Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Edwin Morris and Rosie Louise (Comstock)
McDonald. She graduated high school from Buffalo, Mo., in 1952, and in 1966,
graduated as a registered nurse. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Republic, and retired from the Cox Health System. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a sister, Rose Marie Griffin, and a granddaughter, Taylor Kabetske. She is
survived by a daughter, Twyla Kabetske, Clever; four grandchildren, Payton, Jordan,
Lauren and Derek Kabetske; five brothers and their spouses, David and Serah McDonald,
Springfield, Richard and Pam McDonald, Seattle, Wash., John McDonald and Myron
McDonald, both of Aurora, and Robert and Carol McDonald, Monett; three sisters and
their spouses, Shirley and Galen Jones, Republic, Betty and John A. Toms, Buffalo, and
Alice and Zane Morrow, Boonville; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral
services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Homes,
Republic, with Pastor Ken Lumley officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens of
Memory Cemetery, Buffalo. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Evers, Charles 25 Feb 1883 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note; married Bessie]
LEBANON - Services for Charles Evers, 93, Lebanon, was at 1:30 p.m. in
Colonial Chapel here with the Rev. Nellie Rector officiating. Burial was in Lebanon
Cemetery. Mr. Evers died in Lebanon Care Center at 3 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie; a son, Bill of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia
Smith, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Juanita Attwell, Waynesville and Mrs. Glada Pearcy,
Lebanon; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Evert, Jack Lee 1927 - 3 Mar 1957 CCR 14 Mar 1957 p 1
A car wreck Sunday, March 3, near Sterling, Kan. was fatal for A-2c Jack Lee
Evert, 19 a former resident of Ozark. A native of Ozark, Evert attended elementary
school and has been a resident of Krebs, Okla, the last ten years. He had recently returned
from Korea and was stationed at Grandview Air Force Base, near Kansas City at the time
of his death. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Ina Leighton of Krebs, Okla; his father,
Elic C. Evert of Bakerfield, Calif,; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Bartlett of Redondo Beach,
Calif. and Mrs. Alice Porter of Golden City, Mo.; four brothers Mike “Pat” Evert of Van
Buren, Ark, Roy Evert of Salina, Kan, Paul Evert and Jerry Lee Leighton of Krebs, Okla.
Military services were conducted at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 7 at Krebs, with burial
in Oak Hill Cemetery near there.
Evilsizer, Ivie (Page) Jun 1884 - 5 Jan 1965 CCR 14 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Lina (Bain) Page]
Mrs. Ivie Evilsizer, 81, of Karval. Colo., died there on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Funeral
services and burial was in Hugo, Colo. cemetery were conducted Thursday, Jan. 7. Mrs.
Evilsizer was born near Ozark and moved to Colorado in 1910. Survivors include her
husband; one son. Wm. H. of Aroyo, Colo.; two brothers, Roy Page of Karval and
Everett Page of Ontario, Calif; one sister, Susie Page of Karval; three grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
Ewing, Anna M. (Thomas) Sep 1889 - Jul 1962

CCR 12 Jul 1962 p1

[Note: Daughter of Milton B. & Nancy Emaline ( Givans) Thomas; married 1907
Thomas Emery Ewing 1885 - 25 Dec 1959]
Word had been received her of the death of a former Ozark resident, Mrs. Anna
Ewing, who died Sunday at her home at Vulcan, Ontario, Canada. Survivors include two
brothers, Ralph and Albert Thomas, both of Ozark. Funeral services and burial will be at
Vulcan, where she had lived the past 40 years.
Ewing, Arclo 17 Dec 1906 - 2 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of William T. & Annie Jemima (Coffer) Ewing]
OZARK - Graveside services for Arclo Ewing, 70, Wichita, native of Ozark, were
at 2 p.m. Monday in Pembina Cemetery near Ozark with the Rev. Herbert Swearengin
officiating, Broadway Funeral Home of Wichita in charge of arrangements, Mr. Ewing, a
carpenter, died Thursday in a Wichita hospital after a long illness. Survivors include two
brothers, Glenn of Osceola and John of Portsmouth, W. V. and four sisters, Mrs. Pearl
Oakes, Escondido, Calif., Mrs. Stella Hurd, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Cina Baty, Springfield
and Mrs. Rowena Page, Kansas City.
Ewing, Fenton 1876 - 19 Jul 1963 CCR 25 Jul 1963
Fenton Ewing, 86, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Webster and Christian
Counties, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday in the Christian Rest Home at Ozark. His home was 11
miles east of Oldfield. Surviving are his wife, Maggie; five sons, Hutson and Jim of
Oldfield, Ivan, Fordland, Richard of Arkadelphia, Ark., and Oliver, Anaheim, Calif.; a
daughter, Mrs. Freda Brey, Ventura, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Gardner and Mrs.
Minnie Horton, Ontario, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Mound Baptist Church. The Rev. Melvis
Applegate officiated and burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Ewing, Homer 19 Aug 1908 - 24 Jan 1971 CCR 28 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of William Thomas & Anna Jamima (Coffer) Ewing]
Funeral services were held Wednesday night for a former Ozark resident, Homer
Ewing, 62, who died Sunday at San Bernardino, Calif. after a lingering illness. Mr.
Ewing, a native of Ozark, who moved from Springfield to California about 12 years ago,
is survived by five brothers, Raymond and Arclo, both of Tulsa, Okla., Glen, Osceola,
Carl, Springfield, and John Portmouth, Va.; four sisters, Cena, Springfield, Rowena,
Kansas City, Stella, Tulsa and Pearl, Escondido, Calif.; three grandchildren and one great
grandchildren. Services were held in San Bernardino.
Ewing, James David 27 Jul 1951 - 20 Aug 2003 CCH-N 27 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Sam & Leona (?) Ewing; married Mary Helen Phelps]
James David Ewing, 52, died Aug. 20, 2003, after a lengthy illness. He was a 100
percent service connected disabled veteran of Vietnam who spent 13 years serving in the
Seabees and then the Army. His service in Vietnam was with the NMCB 74 from 19701971. He was born in Ozark July 27, 1951. Ewing earned numerous medals and
commendations during his service to the United States. He was invited to join Bok, the
Delta Force and the Old Guard. He earned a bachelor's of science in Theology from
Liberty Bible College and a bachelor's of science in Business from Drury College in

Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Ewing, Ozark; his
grandparents, Lee and Goldie Coffer, Oldfield; and Hudson and Mildred Ewing,
Chadwick. He is survived by his wife of 31 and one-half years, Mary Helen Phelps
Ewing; their four children, James David II, Steven Allen, Jennifer and Jeffrey all of
Saucier, Miss.; two grandchildren he adored, Christina Ewing, Key West, Fla., and Caleb
Ewing, Gulfport, Miss.; his mother and step-father, Leona and Ray Russell; two brothers,
Donald and Johnny Ewing; and three sisters, Kathy Herd, Linda Scobee, Karen Herd, all
of Missouri. Ewing was a God loving man, who used his faith to help him with Vietnam
and his long-suffering illness. He spread his faith to his family. This knowledge provides
comfort because he is now in Heaven rejoicing. Rather than flowers, donations may be
made for Bibles to be bought for hospital patients. Services were at 3 p.m. Aug. 23 at
Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Gulfport, Miss. Interment was in Finley Cemetery
under the direction of Riemann's.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Ewing, John Hutson 4 Sep 1902 - 8 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: married Mildred 8 Apr 1909 - Jan 1987; first name from SSDI]
Services for Hutson Ewing, 76, of the Mound community, were held Sunday in
the Mound Baptist Church with the Revs. Ralph German and Fred Goodall officiating.
Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Ewing died last Friday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a longtime
resident of the Mound community and was a member of the Mound Baptist Church. He
was a retired farmer and stockman. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; five daughters. Mrs.
Joan MacKay, Los Angeles, Mrs. Nancy Maggard, Orange Vale, Calif., Mrs. Mary June
Applegate and Mrs. Janie Workman, both of Chadwick and Mrs. Judy Walker, Oldfield;
four brothers, Ivan, Fordland, Richard, Ozark, Ark., Oliver, Sparta, and Jim, Oldfield; a
sister, Mrs. Freda Bray, Yuciapa, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
AND
Ewing, John Hutson 4 Sep 1902 - 8 Jun 1979 1902 OH 21 Jun 1979 pB6
Words cannot express what’s in our hearts for all the flowers, cards, prayers, food
and many acts of kindness shown us in the recent loss of our husband and father, We
thank the Harris Funeral Home of kindness, understanding and helpfulness. We also
thank Rev. Ralph German and Rev. Fred Goodall and our friends and neighbors. May
God richly bless each of you. The Family of Hutson Ewing.
Ewing, Maggie C. (Horton) 1881 - 7 Aug 1965 CCR 12 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: married c1898 Albert Fenton Ewing - see family account in Chadwick Then &
Now]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Ewing, 84, who died Saturday night in the
Bilyeu Nursing Home here were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mound Baptist Church of which
she was a member. The Rev. Ralph German and Melvis Applegate officiated, and burial
was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. Ewing, who lived 11 miles east of
Oldfield, is survived by five sons, Hutson and Jim of Oldfield, Ivan, Fordland, Richard,
Arkadelphia, Ark., and Oliver, Anaheim, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Freda Brey, Ventura,
Calif.; 17 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

Ewing, Oliver H. 28 May1917 - 19 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Fenton Albert & Maggie C. (Horton) Ewing; married Helen]
Services for Oliver H. Ewing, 62, Sparta, were held last Sunday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County. The Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiated. Mr. Ewing died Sept. 19 in Turner Memorial Hospital, Ozark,
Ark., after an illness of several months. He was a native of Christian County, a retired
building contractor, and a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. Mr. Ewing lived in the
states of Washington and California for years and returned to this area from California in
1967. He had lived in Ozark for two years and in Sparta for two years. Survivors include
his wife, Helen; three brothers, Ivan, of Fordland, Richard of Ozark, Ark. and James of
Oldfield and a sister, Mrs. Freda Brey, Yucalpa, Calif.
Ewing, Richard 3 Aug 1918 - 30 Apr 2005 SN-L 4 May 2005
[Note: married Virginia]
Richard Ewing, 86, passed away Monday, April 30, 2005. He was born August 3,
1918, in Springfield, Mo. Richard served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was
a fireman for the Springfield Fire Department for several years. He was preceded in death
by his beloved wife of 49 years, Virginia; and two brothers, Bill and Jim Ewing,
Springfield. Survivors include his son, Terry and wife, Ellen Ewing of Ohio; daughter,
Linda Turner of Nixa, Mo.; granddaughters, Jessica Ewing Fearn and husband, Kevin;
and four great-granddaughters, Jordan, Kylie, Gabriella and Tessa of Delaware, Ohio.
Graveside services are 3:30 p.m. today, May 4 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
Ewing, Neva Eileen (Ewing) Johnson Mitchell 22 Dec 1918 - 6 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb
1989
[Note: Daughter of William Raymond & Naomi L. (Bilyeu) Ewing; married 7 Oct 1937
Charles Johnson; married second Homer Mitchell]
Neva Eileen Ewing, 70, of Springfield, died Feb. 6 in her home following a long
illness. Services for Ms. Ewing were held Feb. 9 in. the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the
Rev. Rick Ginnings officiating.. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. A native of Ozark, Ms.
Ewing had lived in Springfield since 1972. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are two brothers, Leon Ewing, Springfield, and John Ewing, Montreal; two
nieces; a nephew; and several grandnieces and nephews.
Ewing, Summer L. (Duncan) 6 Apr 1978 - 8 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004 p8A
Summer L. (Duncan) Ewing, 26, Springfield, was born April 6, 1978 in
Springfield and died Friday, Oct. 8. A graduate of Willard High School, she married
Donald Ewing in July of 1999. Survivors include her husband, Donald Ewing; parents,
Gary and Brinda Duncan and Janet Whitlock; mother-in-law, Leona Russell; brothers,
Dustin and Cody Whitlock; grandparents, Coy and Dorma Duncan and Harry and Doneta
Clouse; and lots of cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her
great grandma and grandpa, Clanson and Lorene Newton. Services were 10 a.m.
Monday, Oct. 11 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children’s
Home or Sporting Chance.

Ewing, Samuel A., Rev. 1927 - 21 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Hudson & ? (?) Ewing; married Leona]
OZARK - Rev. Samuel A. Ewing, 47, Ozark, died at 9 a.m. Thursday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, of natural causes. A native of Oldfield, Mr. Ewing was a
mail carrier for the Springfield Post Office. He lived for 15 years in California before
returning to the area in 1968. He was a Baptist minister and was a veteran of World War
II, and a member of the High Lonesome Baptist Church in Douglas County. Survivors
include his wife, Leona; three sons, David, with the U. S. Navy, stationed at Buxton, N.
C., Johnny of Ozark and Donnie of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Kathy Herd,
Chadwick, and Linda and Karen, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hudson
Ewing, Chadwick; five sisters, Mrs. Nancy Maggard, Orangevale, Calif., Miss Joan
Ewing, Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Judy Walker, Oldfield and Mrs. June Applegate and
Mrs. Janie Workman, both of Chadwick and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Ewing, Thomas Emery 1885 - 25 Dec 1959 CCR 21 Jan 1960 p5
[Note: married 10 Mar 1907 Christian County Anna M. Thomas Sep 1889 - Jul 1962]
Relatives here have received word of the death on Dec. 28 of Thomas Emery
Ewing, 74, a native of Ozark and resident here until moving to Canada in 1917. He
resided at Vulcan, Alberta, Canada at the time of his death. Mrs. Ewing was the former
Anna Thomas, sister to Ralph and Albert Thomas of Ozark. Other survivors include two
daughters and a son, all residents of Canada. Mrs. Ewing recently underwent surgery and
is recuperating in a Calgary, Alberta, Canada hospital.
Ewing, Wesley S. 1 Jun 1895 - 2 May 1967
CCR 4 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William Thomas & Annie Jamina (Coffer) Ewing; married Nannie
Finkbiner 27 Jul 1896 - 16 Nov 1916]
Funeral services for Wesley S. Ewing, 73, a native of Christian County and a
former Springfield and Lebanon resident, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at
Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Pembina Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Hubert, Glendora, Calif., Richard, Parks, Ariz., and
Charles, Arlington, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Louella Osborn, Raytown and Mrs. Mary
Sue Fogliasso, Arlington; and six brothers, Raymond, Tulsa, Okla., Glen, Sedalia, Carl,
Route 9, Springfield, Arclo, Texarkana, Tex.. Homer, San Bernardino, Calif., and John,
Portsmouth, Va. Also surviving are five sisters, Goldie, San Francisco. Mrs. Rowena
Page, Kansas City, Mrs. Cena Batey, Springfield, Mrs. Stella Herd. Tulsa, and Mrs. Pearl
Oakes, Escondido, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Ewing, William Thomas 13 Oct 1871 - 23 Feb 1952 CCR 28 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Martin Luther & Rowena (Nutter) Ewing; married 19 Nov 1893 Anna
Jamima Coffer 21 Jun 1873 - 28 Aug 1938]
William Thomas Ewing was born October 13, 1871, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Luther Ewing, and passed away at a Springfield rest home on February 23, 1952.
The Ewing family formerly lived for many years on the Chrisman farm northeast of
Ozark on Finley river. He was united in marriage to Miss Annie Coffer on November 19,
1893 and to the union were born 13 children. His wife preceded him in death of August

28, 1938. He was converted about 40 years ago and joined the Smyrna Baptist church
near Linden. He was a faithful member of this church throughout his lifetime. Surviving
are his children, eight sons, Wesley and Glenn of Kansas City, Raymond and Arelo of
Texas, Guss and Homer of California, John of Virginia and Carl of Springfield; five
daughters, Mrs. Goldie Nekich and Mrs. Pearl Oakes of California, Mrs. Stella wise of
Texas, Mrs. Rowena Page and Mrs. Cena Batey of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie
Whitehead of Oklahoma City, 41 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by
Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Burial was in the Pembina Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Exline, Charlie 8 March 1939 – 14 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
Charlie Exline, 56, Clever, died Wednesday, June 14, at his home. He was born
March 8, 1939, in St. Louis, the son of Charles and Dorothy (Davis) Exline. He was
employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and was a member of St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church. On Aug. 18, 1962, he was married to Pauline Johnessee. He
was preceded in death by his mother. Survivors include his wife; a son, David Exline and
his wife, Lisa, Springfield; two daughters, Norma Carnahan and her husband, Dale,
Clever, and Kathy Exline, Rifle, Colo.; his father, Charles Exline, St. Louis; a brother,
Tom Exline and his wife, Sue, St. Louis; other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was
Saturday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father John Brath
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.

Fabro, Betty F. (Schatz) 25 Aug 1929 - 1 Apr 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Leo E. & Thresa H. (Mehl) Schatz; married Bernard Fabro]
Betty F. Fabro, 58, of Billings, died April 1 in her home after a short illness. A
funeral mass for Mrs. Fabro was held Monday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with
Monsignor John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the
direction of Meadors of Billings. A rosary service was held Sunday. Survivors include
her husband, Bernard; two daughters, Teresa Askern, Republic, and Beverly Campbell,
Aurora; her mother, Thresa Schatz, Aurora; two brothers, Fred L. Schatz, Billings, and
Ralph Schatz, Republic; and two grandchildren.
Fabro, Bonnie J. (Miles) Hubbard 17 Aug 1932 - 11 Sep 2003 SN-L 12 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Virgil & Pauline (Clay) Miles; married first Jerry Lee Hubbard who 4
Apr 1983; married 1991 Bernard Fabro]
Bonnie J. Fabro, 71, Billings, died at 6:52 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 2003, at St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Tucson,
Ariz., the daughter of Virgil and Pauline (Clay) Miles. Over a period of years, Bonnie
was employed as an LPN at St. John's Hospital, Springfield Healthcare, and the Ozarks
Methodist Manor. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed sharing her quilting
skills with her family and friends. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Billings. She was preceded in death by a son, Reggie Allen Hubbard in 1976, and her
first husband, Jerry Lee Hubbard, April 4, 1983. She is survived by her husband of 12
years, Bernard Fabro, Billings; a son, Jeremy Scott Hubbard and wife Sheila, Clever; two
daughters and their spouses, Deborah Lee and Jerry Clark, Durant, Okla., and Tamara
Susan and Steve Snyder, Salt Lake City, Utah; two stepdaughters, Teresa Fabro, Billings,
and Beverly Campbell and husband Gary, Chillicothe; a brother, Donald Miles and wife
Marie, Mount Vernon; three sisters, Joanne Verfurth and husband Bill, Billings, Marilyn
Dunn, Springfield, and Betty Noblitt and husband Gibson, Picayune, Miss.; 15
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be
at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2003, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with Father
Gary Carr officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will
follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Billings. Prayer service will be at 7 p.m. today in the
Billings funeral home. Visitation will follow until 8 p.m.
Fabro, Theresa Elizabeth (Berghaus) 15 Jun 1892 - 24 Mar 1969 CCR 27 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: Son of John Bernard & Anna Theresa Mary (Auffert) Berghaus; married Bernard
Anthony Fabro 7 Mar 1887 - 11 Jul 1932]
Mrs. Theresa E. Fabro, 76, a lifelong resident of this area, died at 6 p.m. Monday
in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Marie Garbee, Route 2, Billings, with whom she had
made her home. She had suffered from a long illness. Surviving, besides the daughter, are
two other daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Harter, Route 2, Billings and Mrs, Loretta Rauch,
Route 1, Billings; four sons, Leon, Springfield, Norbert and Bernard, both of Billings,
Harold, with the U. S. Navy in Iceland; and a brothers, Bill Berghaus, Springfield. Rosary
services were at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. William Connell
officiating. Burial mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, and
burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Fahl, Charles M., Rev. 30 May 1894 - Oct 1976 OH 21 Oct 1976 p11

[Note: married Rosa Mae 1901 - 3 Jan 1976]
The Rev. Charles M. Fahl, 82, of 224 South Ken, died in Springfield Nursing
Home at 9:30 a.m. Sunday after a long illness. He was a native of Auburn, Pa. and was
graduated from the Moody Bible Institute. He moved to Reading, Pa. to work for the
YMCA. In 1924 he became a full time minister in Valley View, Pa. where he was a
pastor for four years. Mr. Fahl moved to Elizabethtown, Pa. in 1928 and opened his first
independent church there, which he pastored for 11 years. He then moved to Springfield
and bought the old Gospel Tabernacle on the corner of Boonville and Lynn which he
pastored until 1942. Mr. Fahl bought the Radio Bible Center on the corner of St. Louis
and Delaware and changed its name to Grace Bible Church. He pastored there for 30
years. Mr. Fahl was pastor emeritus of the church at his death. Survivors include three
sons, Rev. Joseph Fahl, Nixa, Robert Charles Fahl, 2370 South Cedarbrook, and Donald
Ray Fahl of Fullerton, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Denzil Jones, 3315 Welwood and Mrs.
Elma Mae Hess, Elizabethtown, Pa.; five sisters, Misses Lillian and Mabel Fahl, Mrs. Iva
Mogel and Mrs, Nora Britain, all of Reading, Pa. and Mrs. Alma Alwein, Elizabethtown,
Pa.; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The family will be in Ralph Thieme
Chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements will be announced.
Fahl, Rosa May 5 Jul 1902 - 3 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan1976 p11
[Note: married Rev. Charles M. Fahl 1894 - Oct 1976]
Services for Rosa May Fahl, 74, of 224 North Ken, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the
Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Revs. Robert Litzenberger, Jr., Leonard Felton and Frank
Nickel officiating. Burial was be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Fahl died at 11:20 p.m.
Saturday at Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Fahl and her husband, the Rev.
Charles M. Fahl, were founders of the Grace Bible Church, 1955 St. Louis. They founded
the church at the corner of Booneville and Linn and moved it to the present location in
1940. Mrs. Fahl was a native of Reading, Pa. Surviving are her husband, three sons,
Robert C. of 2370 South Cedarbrook, Donald R. of Yorba Linda, Calif. and the Rev.
Joseph M. Fahl, Route 1, Nixa, the pastor of the Nixa Calvary Bible Church; two
daughters, Mrs. Elma May Hess, Elizabethtown, Pa. and Mrs. Mary Jones, 3315
Welwood; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Fain, Mary Ann 1 Oct 1899 - Feb 1972 CCR 17 Feb 1972 p8
Funeral services were held Monday for Miss Mary Ann Fain, 72, longtime staff
member of the School of the Ozarks at Point Lookout. Miss Fain had been in the school
hospital since surgery for removal of a brain tumor last summer. Miss Fain had taught at
School of the Ozarks until her retirement two years ago. In the early 1920;s, she taught in
the Ozark school system and had many friends among older residents here. Survivors
include three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Prescott of Springfield, Mrs. Olive Carter of Seattle,
Wash. and Mrs. Charlotte Owens of Torrence, Calif. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday in
Williams Chapel at The School of the Ozarks and burial was at Eureka Springs, Ark.
under direction of Whelchel of Branson.
Fallon, John Pierce 18 Dec 1920 – 14 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of John & Winifred Joyce Fallon]

John Pierce Fallon, 71, Ozark, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1992, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 18, 1920, in Worcester, Mass, and was the
son of John and Winifred Joyce Fallon. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
After discharge he elected to take his G.1. Bill at the London School of Economics. In
1961 he joined NASA at Houston, Texas, at the onset of the Mercury Project. He worked
on Mercury, Apollo and Skylab projects before retirement. He was an active member of
the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He attended Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church, Springfield. Preceding him in death were his parents; two
sisters, Mary and Nellie; and a brother, Jim Fallon. Survivors include two sons, John
Pierce Fallon, Houston, Texas, and Robert Stephen Fallon, Leadhills, Scotland; their
mother, Vera Lillian Fallon, London, England; seven grandchildren, P.J., Tiffanie, Dorian
(who resided with his grandfather), Justin, Celeste, Samantha, and Benjamin; and a close
friend, Wanda McDaniel, Springfield. Graveside services with military honors were held
Friday in Springfield National Cemetery with Father Rick Jones officiating, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Fancher, Irene L. (Dilts) 7 Jul 1907 – 5 Jul 1997 CCH-N 9 Jul 1997
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah Dilts]
Irene L. Fancher, 90, Nixa, died Saturday, July 5, 1997, in Balanced Care, Nixa,
where she had been a resident for several years. She was born June 7, 1907, in Patriot,
Indiana, and was the daughter of John and Sarah Dilts. She lived throughout her life in
Ohio, Michigan, Arizona, and California before coming to Missouri. Mrs. Fancher was a
retired document control employee for an aircraft company. Survivors include: a son,
Richard R. Fancher, Protem; three grandchildren, Charlyn Jones, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma, Kevin Fancher, Joplin, and Lee Howser, Ozark; three great-grandsons; and
four brothers and sisters.No services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Fann, John 27 Mar 1907 - Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7
[Note: married Dorcas]
SEYMOUR - John Fann, 69, Seymour, was dead on arrival at 6 a.m. Thursday at
Tri-County Hospital in Mansfield after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a
retired carpenter and a long-time Seymour resident. Surviving are his wife, Dorcas; three
sons, Donald, Seymour, Norman, Diggins and Raymond, Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs.
Glenn Keller, Route 3, Seymour; a step-son, James Bass, Seymour; three brothers, A.
Fann, Seymour, Herman, Springfield and Raymond, state of California and 15
grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Saturday in Bogart Chapel here with the Rev. Roy
Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Fanning, Charles H. 29 Mar 1879 -20 Oct 1954 CCR 28 Oct 1954 p3
Funeral services for Charles H. Fanning, 75, who died October 29, at his home at
Portland, Ore. were held Monday afternoon at the Oldfield church with Rev. Walker
officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bernice Canham and Mrs.,
Beatrice Wiese, both of Portland, two sisters and eight grandchildren.

Faris, Nannie Bell (Frazier) 13 Apr 1878 - 1962
[note: surname Faris is on her tombstone and marriage record]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Farris, 84, who passed away at the home of her
son, the Rev. Howard Farris of Bolivar, Tuesday afternoon were held at the Mt. Sinai
Church near Boaz this afternoon. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery near there. The
deceased was a sister of the Rev. D. S. Frazier, retired Methodist minister of this city.
She had five children, besides the son at whose home her death came; several
grandchildren and a host of friends. Death followed a lingering illness. Her husband
preceded her in death about ten years ago.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Farley. Lawrence “Shavey” 21 Oct 1939 - 4 Sep 2006 SN-L 6 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Ben & Sylvia (Lawrence) Farley; married 14 Jan 1961 Shirley]
Lawrence Farley, Galena, Mo., son of Ben and Sylvia (Lawrence) Farley, was
born October 21, 1939, in Wynette, Oklahoma, and went home to be with God on
September 4, 2006, at the age of 66, while sleeping in his home. Farley, better known to
the world as Shavey, was united in marriage to his wife, Shirley, on January 14, 1961.
They had made their home in the Southwest of Missouri area for over 40 years. Shavey
had been a member of the Ponce Baptist Church for the past 38 years. Shavey was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife, Shirley, of the
home; one daughter, Karen Brundridge and her husband, Randy, of Willard; two sons,
Rickey Farley and his wife, Angie, of Galena, Jody Farley and his wife, Lesley, of
Clever; three brothers, Bunk Farley of Stinnett, Texas, Virgil Farley of Cape Fair and
Jerry Farley of Galena; one sister, Maxine Cole of Asher, Oklahoma; five grandchildren:
Contessa Brundridge, Wesley Brundridge, Jessica Brundridge, Abbey Farley and Austin
Farley; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss him dearly. Services
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2006, in Ponce Baptist Church with Roy
McElwee and Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial will be in Schubuch Cemetery,
Chestnut Ridge, under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Farmer, Fay (McGraw) 1929 - 20 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married James Farmer]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Fay Farmer, 47, Route 4, Rogersville, were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. John Potter officiating. Burial
was in Holland Cemetery, west of Rogersville. Mrs. Farmer died at 2:15 p.m. Monday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a seven-month illness. A native of Bollinger
County, Mrs. Farmer was a member of Harmony Baptist Church here. Survivors include
her husband, James; a son, James Scott, of the home; two daughters, Sandra of
Springfield and Deana Fay, of the home; three brothers, Glen McGraw, Ashdown, Ark.;
Homer L. McGraw, Pekin, Ill. and Earl McGraw, Slidell, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy
Robinson and Mrs. Murel Yancey, both of Farmington.
Farmer, Grace Adaline (Monroe) 28 Dec 1880 - 15 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
[Note: married 28 Mar 1901 Louis Newton Farmer 27 Sep 1875 - 8 Nov 1939]

OZARK - Services for Mrs. Grace A. Farmer, 96, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Bob Nelson and L. E. Reynolds, Jr.
officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Farmer died at 1:20 p.m. Saturday in
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Muriel Workman, Ozark, after a 20-day illness. Mrs.
Farmer, a native of Chandlersville, Ill., was a former resident of Lyons, Kan, and Sparta,
MO. She had lived here since 1918 and was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church.
Surviving are three sons, Byrl of Nixa, L. N. of Houston, Tex and Harold of West Plains;
three additional daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Moore, Mrs. Roxcena Deeds and Mrs. Dede
Flood, all of Ozark; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
AND
Farmer, Grace Adaline (Monroe) 28 Dec 1880 - 15 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p7
We would like to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for the cards,
flowers, food, visits and all acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our
loved one. Especially the Rev. Bob Nelson and Rev. L. E. Reynolds, Jr., the First Baptist
Church, the Methodist church and Harris Funeral Home. The Grace Farmer Family
AND
Farmer, Grace Adelia (Monroe) 28 Dec 1880 - 15 Jan 1977
[Note: married 28 Mar 1901 Louis Newton Farmer 27 Sep 1876 - 8 Nov 1939]
OZARK -- a 96 year-old Ozark resident, Mrs. Grace A. Farmer, died at 1:20 p.m.
Saturday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mildred Workman, Ozark, after a 10-day
illness. Mrs. Farmer, a native of Chandlerville, Ill., was a former resident of Lyons,
Kan., and Sparta, Mo. She had lived here since 1918, and was a member of the Ozark
Baptist Church. Survivors are three sons, Byrl of Nixa, L. N. of Houston, Tex., and
Harold of West Plains; three additional daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Moore, Mrs. Roxcena
Deeds and Mrs. Dede Flood, all of Ozark; 12 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
The family will be at Harris Chapel here from 7 to 8:30 p. m., Monday. Arrangements
will be announced. " Grace Adelia [ Monroe ] Farmer, Ozark City Cemetery.
December 26, 1880 - January 15, 1977; married Louis Newton Farmer March 28, 1901.
Contributed by James Workman.
Farmer, Harold Monroe 14 Nov 1918 - 1 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Louis Newton & Grace Adelia (Monroe) Farmer; married 23 May 1940
Vivian Louise Williams]
Harold Monroe Farmer; 71, West Plains died Jan. 1 in Ozarks Medical Center. He
was born Nov. 14, 1918, in Sparta, the son of Louis Newton and Grace Adelia Monroe
Farmer. He received his elementary education in the schools of the Ozarks and attended
West Plains High School, graduating in 1937. On May 23, 1940, he was married at
Marshfield to Vivian Louise Williams. Mr. Farmer was a veteran of World War II,
having served as a staff sergeant in the 87th Division of the U.S. Army Infantry. Since
the mid-1950s he had been employed as a salesman with International Shoe Co. of West
Plains until his retirement in 1982. He was a charter member of the West Plains Lions
Club, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1828 and a member of the
Wayne T. Boles American Post No. 23. He had been a member of the First United
Methodist Church of West Plains since 1946 and for the past 15 years attended the Elk
Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Vivian, of the home;
one son, Terry Farmer and wife, Darlene, of Columbia; four sisters, Dorothy Moore,

Mildred Workman, Roxcena Deeds and husband, Wilbur, and Adelia Flood and husband,
Clifford, all of Ozark; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and two brothers,
Byrl and L.N. Farmer, Jr., preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Elk Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church or First United Methodist Church.
Farmer, Harvey James 16 Oct 1893 - 11 Jan 1963 CCR 17 Jan 1963
[Note: son of Charley & Melcina (McTeer) Farmer; married Myrtle Osburn 25 Sep
1894 - 22 Apr 1970]
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Sparta Christian Church for Harvey
J. Farmer, 69, who died at 9:05 a.m. Friday at his home. The Rev. Kermit Finley
officiated, and burial was in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Farmer, a retired farmer and life-long resident of the Sparta community, is survived by
his wife, Myrtle, of the home; and a brother, Ira, of Lamar.
Farmer, James Edward "Jim" 21 Nov 1934 - 14 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
[Note: Son of John & Angeline Farmer; married Charlene]
James "Jim" Edward Farmer, 61, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14,
1995, in his home after a long illness. Jim was born on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 1934, in
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the son of John and Angeline Farmer. Jim served as a police
sergeant in Milwaukee, Wi., where he retired after 18 years. He loved bowling and
fishing. He is survived by: His wife, Charlene, of the home; two daughters, Dianna
Cargle, Nixa, and Kimberly Cunio, of Crane, Mo.; a son, James Farmer, Jr., of Nixa; his
father, John Farmer, of Milwaukee, Wi.; two brothers; a sister; and eleven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: His mother, and a brother. Visitation was Wednesday, Nov.
15, 1995, from 7-9 p.m. in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be
at a later date in Springfield National Cemetery.
Farmer, Louis Newton 27 Sep 1876 - 8 Nov 1939
[Note: Son of James W. & Roxcena (Adams) Farmer; married 28 Mar 1901 Grace
Adaline Monroe 28 Dec 1880 - 15 Jan 1977]
Funeral Services for Long Time Co. Official To Be Friday Afternoon - L. Newt
Farmer, 63, a public official of Christian county for the past 20 years, passed away at his
home in Ozark at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, November 8, following an illness of
several weeks. Mr. Farmer had worked in virtually every office in the court house during
his period of service as a county official and well known to practically every resident of
Christian County. He came to Ozark 20 years ago from Sparta, where he had been
employed un the furniture business. Prior to that time he was employed by the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at Kansas City for nine years and at Springfield two
years. In 1919 he was elected to the office of county clerk, and moved to Ozark. He
served two terms in this office. He later served as deputy circuit clerk during the
administration of L. L Moore and again under Reg. M. Mapes. He has served as city
clerk for many years. In 1938 he was elected to the office of county treasurer and took
over this office January 1, 1939. Mr. Farmer was a native of Christian county born near
Sparta on September 27, 1876, the son of James W. and Roxcena Adams Farmer. He
was educated in the Sparta public schools and on November 28, 1901, was married to
Grace Monroe. To this union were born seven children, all of which survive. They are

three sons, Burl of Tulsa, Okla., Harold and L. N. both of Ozark, four daughters, Mrs. J.
E. Moore of Ozark, Mrs. James Workman of Pittsburgh, PA., and Mrs. Harold
Brownfield and Mrs. Clifford Flood, both of Springfield. He is also survived by a sister,
Mrs. Ida Dye of Sparta. Funeral services will be held, Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the
Klepper Funeral Chapel at Ozark, conducted by Rev. J.C. Tolbert of the Ozark Baptist
Church. Interment will be under the direction of the Klepper Funeral Home. " Appeared
in the Ozark paper dated year 1939. Note: Mr. Farmer was originally buried in the
Farmer Cemetery in Sparta, but when his wife passed away, January 15, 1977, the family
had his casket exhumed and buried next to his wife, Grace Adelia Monroe Farmer in the
Ozark City Cemetery. Contributed by James Workman.
Farmer, Louis Newt, Jr. 23 May 1922 - 5 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Son of Louis Newt & Grace Adeline (Monroe) Farmer; married Jean]
L. N. Farmer, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ozark, died May 3 in a
Houston, Texas, hospital. Services for Mr. Farmer were held in the Forest Park Lawndale
Funeral Chapel, Houston. The Reverend Robert Stevens officiated. Burial was in Forest
Park East Cemetery. Mr. Farmer was a member of the Glenbrook United Methodist
Church, and a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He was the retired owner of the L.N.
Farmer Typewriter Company. His survivors include his wife, Jean Farmer, Houston; sons
Philip L. Farmer and his wife, Linda, and Steven H. Farmer, all of Houston; sisters, Mrs.
Dorothy Moore, Mrs. Mildred Workman, Mrs. Roxcena Deeds, and Mrs. Dede Flood, all
of Ozark; and one brother, Harold Farmer, West Plains. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Arthritis Foundation or to the American Cancer Society.
Farmer, Mary (Harris) 16 Jul 1908 – 7 Jul 1997 CCH-N 12 Jul 1997
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Harriett (Crain) Harris; married Byrl Farmer]
Mary Harris Farmer, 88, Nixa, died Monday, July 7, 1997, in her home. She was
born July 16, 1908, in Ozark, and was the daughter of Fred and Harriett (Crain) Harris.
She was the youngest of nine children. Mrs. Farmer was a retired secretary. Preceding her
in death were her husband, Byrl; brothers and sisters. She is survived by a nephew,
Robert Canard, Dallas, Texas. Graveside funeral services were Wednesday, July 9, 1997,
in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Farmer, Myrtle (Osburn) 25 Sep 1894 - 22 Apr 1970 CCR 30 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: married Harvey James Farmer 16 Oct 1893 - 11 Jan 1963]
Mrs. Myrtle Farmer, 74, lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday
in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a short illness. Mrs. Farmer was a member
of the Sparta Christian Church. She is survived by one cousin, William Reed of
Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sparta Christian Church with
the Rev. James Nutter officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery under the direction
of Harris of Ozark.
Farmer, Nell 11 Jun 1900 - 24 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
Mrs. Nell Farmer, 78 of Willard, mother of Frank Farmer, a regular contributor to
the Headliner editorial page, died May 24 in Springfield Nursing Home, after a long

illness. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel, Burial was in
Cave Springs Cemetery.
Farmer, Ross 1885 - 1 Mar 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963
[Note: Son of Jasper Newton & Eliza Ann (Smith) Farmer]
Ross Farmer, 77, of Oldfield, died Friday afternoon in Burge Protestant Hospital,
where was admitted Thursday. He had been ill for some time. A native of Sparta, Mr.
Farmer was employed in a drug store in Crane for a number of years and also had worked
in drug stores in Springfield. He was a member of the Sparta Christian Church and the
Crane Masonic Lodge. He had made his home for the last four years with a brother-inlaw, L.E. Gardner, his only survivor. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Sparta
Christian Church. The Rev. Kermit L. Finley officiated with burial in Greenlawn
Cemetery at Springfield, under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Farnsworth, Philip Bronson 1922 - 15 Jan 2006 SN-L 16 Jan 2005
[Note: married Claudine]
Philip Bronson Farnsworth, better known to some as "The Unclogger", passed
away Sunday, January 15, 2006, at the age of 83. Survivors include his wife, Claudine;
four children and their families, Penny Friesen, Karen White, A. Phil Farnsworth, and
Lowell Eric Farnsworth. A graveside funeral with military honors will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, with Rev. Gary Mitchener officiating.
Arrangements under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Farr, Claude Vincent 15 Sep 1916 - 29 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: married Sybil; birthdate from SSDI]
MOUNTAIN GROVE - Services for Claude Vincent Farr, 68, Route 1, Norwood,
were at 2 p.m. in Craig-Hurt-Hutsell Chapel here with the Rev. Russell McDaris
officiating. Burial was in to in Broyles Cemetery. Mr. Farr died at 4 p.m. Monday after
apparently suffering a heart attack at his home. He was a radio and television technician,
and was a World War II veteran. He was a member of the Missouri State Archeologists
Association. Surviving are his wife, Sybil; three sons, Clayton of Mountain Grove,
Austin of Peoria, Ill. and Winston of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Street,
Rogersville, Mrs. June Jones, Norwood, Mrs. Lana Hill, Mountain Grove, and Miss
Teresa Farr of the home; a brother, Ed of Springfield and 13 grandchildren.
Farr, Opal D. 7 Aug 1893 - 21 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: married Louie Farr]
Opal D. Farr, 95, of Springfield, died at 9:50 a.m. Jan. 21 at Americana-Fremont
Manor. Services for Mrs. Farr were held at 1 p.m. Jan. 25 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South with the Rev. Hal McAnally officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in
Webster County. A native of Webster County, Mrs. Farr was a member of the Freewill
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louie, and by two daughters,
Mildred and Celeste. Surviving are five daughters, Pauline Dutton and Helen Gorman,
both of Springfield, Addie May Inman, Sparta, Georgia Lee Sutherland, Kansas City, and
Dorsay Vorse, Sparta; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

Farr, Verla Mag (Garner) 1916 - 4 May 2004 SN-L 6 May 2004
[Note: married John Edward Farr 29 Sep 1913 - 23 Jan 1981]
Verla Mag Garner Farr, age 87, of Fair Grove, died May 4, 2004. Survivors
include her daughter, Patricia Carr of Windyville, Mo.; six grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a special niece, Clarlene Stewart,
Springfield; numerous nieces and nephews; and two former sons-in-law, Kenneth Carr
and Jim Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Edward Farr, and two
daughters, Kathyrn David and Sandra Myers. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, May 8, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will be in Rosehill Cemetery, Billings, Mo.
Visitation is noon to service time Saturday in the funeral home.
Farrar, Beulah B. (Tennis) 1902 - June 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jared Enos & Effie E. (Wheeler) Tennis; married C. A. “Jimmy”
Farrar]
Mrs. Beulah B. Tennis Farrar, a native of Sparta, died Oct. 6 in Oklahoma City at
the age of 64. Services were at the First Baptist Church in Maud, Okla. where she resided
at the time of her death. Burial was in the Cummings Cemetery in Maud. She was
member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark before moving to Oklahoma where she
lived in Carter Nine, moving to Maud in 1960. Survivors include her husband, C. A.
“Jimmy” Farrar of the home; two sons, Bobby G. of Abilene, Kan. and Kenneth of
Cottonwood, Calif.; a brother, Henry W. Tennis, Eldon; a sister, Zula King, Clever; seven
grandchildren and other relatives.
Farrar, Charles E. 28 Dec 1870 - 21 Oct 1963 CCR 24 Oct 1963
[Notte: married Naomi Adams 9 Dec 1888 - 1 Jul 1966]
Relatives here have received word of the death of Charles Farrar of Buffalo, Mo.,
on Monday, Oct. 21, in a Hospital at Leavenworth, Kan. He is a former resident of Ozark
and had made his home at Buffalo for a number of years. He is survived by his wife,
Naomi. Memorial services for Mr. Farrar will be held Monday, Oct. 28. at 11 a.m., at
Buffalo, and burial will follow in the Ozark City Cemetery.
Farrar, Edna Belle 28 Aug 1911 - 2 Oct 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Richard Bennett & Ida Mae (Musgrave) Farrar]
Edna Belle Farrar of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Ozark, died Oct. 2 in Harligen.
She is survived by two sisters, Mary Frances Ferrar of Harlingen and Merle Morton, of
Tulsa, OK, and by one brother, Russell Ferrar, Garden Grove, OK. Services are pending.
Farrar, Ida Mae (Musgrave) 24 Jul 1873 - 6 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug 1953 p5
[Note: married Richard Bennett Farrar 2 Jun 1868 - 21 Feb 1952]
Mrs. Ida Mae Farrar, 82 of 2149 Washington Street, Springfield, a longtime
Ozark resident, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 5 at the home of a daughter, Mrs.
Alpha Bell in Welsco, Texas. Mrs. Farrar is survived by six sons, Russell, Floyd and
Howard of Ontario, Calif, Bea of Commerce, Okla, Olin and Jim Farrar of Shidler, Okla;
and four daughters, Mrs. Alpha Bell and Miss Mary Frances Farrar of Welsco, Tex.,
Edna Bell Farrar of Fairbanks, Alaska and Mrs. Merle Morton of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral

arrangement were under direction of Klinger of Springfield and burial was in Ozark
Cemetery on August 10, Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating.
Farrar, Naomi (Adams) 9 Dec 1888 - 1 Jul 1966 CCR 7 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Louisa Jane (?) Adams 23 Jan 1848 - 19 Feb 1923; married Charles
E. Farrar 28 Dec 1870 - 21 Oct 1963]
Mrs. Naomi Farrar, 77, former resident of Ozark and Buffalo, died at 6:05 a.m.
Friday at Leavenworth, Kansas. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Ann Lee and
Mrs. Eileen Simpson, both of Leavenworth; one brother, James Adams, Ozark; one sister,
Mrs. Mary Rainey, Ozark; a half-brothers, Linville Adams of Springfield; four
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs. Farrar was a member of the First
Christian Church of Buffalo. Services were at 1:00 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with Rev. Dons G. Jewett officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Farrar, Richard Bennett 2 Jun 1868 - 21 Feb 1952 CCR 28 Feb 1952
[Note: married 3 Dec 1891 Ida Mae Musgrave 24 Jul 1873 - 6 Aug 1953]
Richard Bennett Farrar was born June 2, 1868 and passed away at his home at
2149 North Washington in Springfield on Thursday afternoon, February 21, 1952,
following a heart attack. The family are former residents of Ozark. He was united in
marriage to Miss Ida Mae Musgrave on December 3, 1891 and to this union 14 children
were born. Four children preceded him in death. He confessed Christ in the year of 1940
and united with the Presbyterian church in Harlingen, TX. Surviving are his wife, Ida; six
sons Floyd, Howard, and Russell Farrar of Ontario, CA; Bea, Jim and Olin Farrar of
Shilder, OK; four daughters, Mrs. Merle Morton of Tulsa, OK, Miss Edne Belle Farrar of
Fairbanks, AK, Mrs. Alpha Bell and Miss Mary Frances Farrar of Harlingen, TX; one
brother, Charley Farrar of Buffalo, MO; 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Klingner Funeral Home chapel in
Springfield with the Reverend W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery under direction of Klingner of Springfield.
Farrar, Thomas Lloyd 11 Nov 1897 - 4 Feb 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Richard Bennett & Ida Mae (Musgrave) Farrar; married 12 Dec 1921
Flossie Magers 24 Aug 1900 - 6 Jun 1940]
Thomas L. Farrar, 55, retired Frisco employee, died Monday evening, February 4,
at his home at 2149 North Washington, Springfield, following an illness of several
months. The Farrar family formerly lived in Ozark. Surviving are a son, Guy E. Farrar of
Springfield; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Farrar, also of Springfield; six brothers,
Floyd, Howard and Russell Farrar of Ontario, CA. and Bea, Jim and Olin Farrar of
Shidler, OK; four sisters, Mrs. Clyde Morton of Tulsa, OK, Mrs. Alpha Belle and Miss
Mary Frances Farrar of Texas and Miss Edna Belle Farrar of Alaska. Funeral services are
to be held Friday afternoon at one o’clock in the Klingner Funeral Home in Springfield
with Rev W. T. McTeer officiating. Interment will be in the Highlandville, MO
Cemetery.
Farrar, Ruby Jane (Bray) 22 Aug 1901 - 15 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988

[Note: Daughter of William Ammon & Anna Marvelia (Nix) Bray); married 1 Jul 1922
Olen B. “Dick” Farrar]
Ruby Jane Bray Farrar, 86, of Shidler, Oklahoma, died July 15 in a Cedarvale,
Kansas nursing home following a lingering illness. Services for Mrs. Farrar were held
July 19 in the Christian Church, Shidler. Burial was in Fairfax, Oklahoma. Born August
22, 1901, Mrs. Farrar was a native of the Ozark and McCracken communities. She was
married to Olen (Dick) Farrar; both he and one daughter, Peggy Pangbarn, preceded her
in death. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Flett, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and
Mrs. Caroline Long, of Shidler, Oklahoma; several grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs.
Beula H. Whittington, Ozark.
Farrar, Russell B. 3 Jun 1917 - 28 Jun 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of Richard Bennett & Ida Mae (Musgrave) Farrar; married Christina]
Services for Russell B. Farrar, Garden Grove, Calif., were July 3, 1990, where he
was member with burial at Westminster Park. He died at his home Thursday, June 28,
1990, following an apparent heart attack. He attended all 12 years of school at Ozark and
furthered his education in California. He served in World War II as a captain in the Army
Infantry and was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired from Bank of America in
California after 40 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Christina; two sons,
Steven, San Clemente, Calif., and Keith, Long Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Mary Frances
Farrar, Harlingen, Texas, and Merle Morton, Tulsa Okla.
Farrell, William Alvie 28 Jun 1907 - 26 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998 and CCH-N 30
Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Mathias Templeton & Roxie (Rex) Farrell; married Evelyn]
William Alvie Farrell, 91, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday, August 26, at
Bolivar. William was born Friday, June 28, 1907 to Mathias Templeton Farrell and
Roxie (Rex) Farrell at Collinsville, Texas. Mr. Farrell was a retired, self-employed
farmer, who lived on his farm until two years ago. He Billings, Steve Hager, Columbus,
Kansas, Linda Farrell and Robin Opuszenski enjoyed farming and reminiscing of the
activities of his family. Mr. Farrell was preceded in death by his parents, his wife
Evelyn, and his daughter, Wanda Jo. Survivors include: a son, Gene Farrell of Ozark: a
daughter-inlaw, Dorothy Farrell and seven grandchildren, Nancy Okabe, San Antonio,
Texas, Bill Hager, Springfield, David Hager, Steve Hager, Linda Farrell, Robin
Opuszenski. 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, August 29, at 10 a.m. at Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was in the Rose Hill West Cemetery at Billings. Visitation
was Friday, August 28 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Farris, Homer C. 23 Sep 1924 - 7 Aug 1988 OH 11 Aug 1988
Homer C. Farris, 63, of Marionville, died Sunday at Hillhaven Convalescent
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Farris were held Tuesday in the
Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Bill Springer officiating. Burial was in Mount
Olive Cemetery, near McKinley. Mr. Farris was formerly employed by Viles Orchards
and Head Orchards. He was a World War II Army Veteran, having served two years in

the South Pacific. He is survived by two sisters, Verla Eshleman, Aurora, and Gladys
Stewart, Billings; and by several nieces and nephews.
Farris, J. Howard “Pop”, Rev.
7 Jan 1906 - Jul 1973
The Rev. J. Howard (Pop) Farris, 67, a resident of Bolivar for the past 18 years
died at 10 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A
member of the Bolivar First Baptist Church, Mr. Farris was a well known Baptist
minister, having preached in Christian, Stone and Taney Counties. He was employed as
food service director at Southwest Baptist College, Bolivar for the past 15 years.
Surviving are his wife, Esther; one son, James E. of Blue Springs; one daughter, Mrs.
Linda Logan of Pawnee, Ill.; two brothers, Rev. Fred Farris, Bolivar and Ed of Eudora,
Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Lovan of Liberty and Mrs. Nelsie Bunch of Kansas City;
and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Pitts Chapel,
Bolivar, with the Rev. Harlan Surgeon and Rev. Cecil Logan officiating. A second
service was held at 2:30 p.m. at the Frazier Chapel Church of Clever. Burial was in
Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 13, 1973 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Farris, John Bob 26 Aug 1916 - 27 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Walter & Mary F. (Wilson) Farris; married 1943 Carol]
John Bob Farris, 74, Nixa, died at 9:41 a.m. Saturday, July 27, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield, following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 26;
1916, near Billings to Walter and Mary F. Wilson Farris. A retired welder, he had retired
from the military, serving in the Army and U.S. Coast Guard. He was a member of
Southeast Gospel Church of Springfield and a member of American Legion Post No. 434,
Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. He is
survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, John L.
and Deborah, Knoxville, Ill.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Bill Reed,
Pleasant Hope, Jennifer Patach, Nixa, and Julie and Greg Scott, Springfield; nine
grandchildren; and three sisters, Alta Smith, Aurora, Lois Denny, Mount Vernon, and
Pauline Hake, Rockford, Ill. Services were Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with
Brother John Elliott officiating. Burial with full military honors was in Springfield
National Cemetery.
Farris, Sibyl Marie (White) 9 Jun 1916 - 29 May 2000 CCH-N 7 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Ellis & Della White; married Eugene Ellis Farris 25 Oct 1915 - Mar
1985]
Sibyl Marie White Farris, age 83, of Nixa, passed away Monday, May 29, 2000 in
Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care. She was born June 9, 1916 in Highlandville,
the daughter of Ellis and Della White. Her husband, Eugene, preceded her in death. Mrs.
Farris was a high school business education teacher in DeSoto, Missouri for over 30
years. She will always be remembered for her intensity and ability to bring out the very
best in her students, her family, and everyone around her. She was an avid Lady Bears
fan and enjoyed listening to all the games although unable to attend in person. Survivors
include: two sons, Jay Dee Farris, Washington, D.C., and Larry Farris, Springfield; three

grandchildren, Eric Lovett, Eugene Farris, and Melanie Anders; a sister, Kathleen
Carpenter, Nixa; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m.,
Thursday June 1, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Bob Warren officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday in the funeral home.
Farthing, Clell Roper 16 Nov. 1914 – 8 June 1995 CCH-N 14 June 1995
[Note: Son of William Abner & Lola Ida (Roper) Farthing; married 25 Jun 1949 Gladys
Marie Barnard 24 May 1908 – 24 Feb 2000]
Clell Roper Farthing, 80, Springfield, died Thursday, June 8, 1995 in Cox
Medical Center North. He was born Nov. 16, 1914, in the McCracken community, near
Ozark, the son of William and Lola Roper Farthing. During World War II, he served in
the U.S. Army on foreign fields. On June 25, 1949, he was married to Gladys Barnard
Rogers. He worked as a truck driver for many years and was a member of the Baptist
faith. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; a sister, Florence Garrison, Springfield; a
brother, Frank Farthing, Rogersville; a step-son, Charles Rogers, Springfield; six
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Frank Barnard officiating. Burial was in McCracken Cemetery.
Farthing, Frank W. 19 Mar 1910 - 13 Feb 1998 CCH-N 25 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of William Abner & Lola Ida (Roper) Farthing; married Edna]
Frank W. Farthing, age 87, of Rogersville, died Friday, February 13, 1998, in his
home. He was born March 19, 1910 in the McCracken Community and was the son of
William A. and Lola (Roper) Farthing. In 1941 he married Edna Lee Jernigan. Mr.
Farthing was a carpenter. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors
include: His wife, Edna; four children, Linda Baird and her husband, Larry, Rogersville,
Denny Farthing and his wife, Sheryl Kay, Nixa, Ronnie Farthing and his wife, Ramona,
Forsyth, and Greg Farthing, of the home; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
three step-great-grandchildren a step-great-great-grandson; a sister, Florence Garrison,
Springfield; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, February 16, 1998, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Dale Grubuagh officiating. Burial was in
Holland Cemetery.
Farthing, Fred, Dr. 10 May 1905 - 4 May 1971 CCR 6 May 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Robert Richard & Ollie Belle (Kerr) Farthing; married Elizabeth Trimble]
Dr. Fred Farthing, 65, a Springfield physician and surgeon, died at 7 p.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield where he had been a medical patient for
several days. He was the son of the late Dr. R. R. Farthing, who was in general practice in
Sparta and Ozark for many years and Mrs. R. R. Farthing who lives in Ozark. After
attending Drury College and the University of Missouri. Dr. Farthing graduated from the
University of Minnesota School of Medicine. He opened his practice in Springfield in
1932. Dr. Farthing served in the U. S. Army in World War II, being assigned to the
Pentagon for a number of months before being transferred to the Army-Navy General
Hospital at Hot Springs, Ark. He was separated from the services with the rank of
Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Farthing was a member of the Missouri Medical Society, the
Greene county Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the Southwestern
Medical Society, The American College of Surgeons, and the Missouri Surgical Society.

He was a member of the National Avenue Christian Church and was a past potenate of
About Ben Adhem Shrine Temple, where he was a member of the Shrine Jesters. Other
memberships included Rotary Club of Springfield and Hickory Hills Country Club.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth, of the home at 1234 East Walnut, Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. John Cooper of Springfield; a son, Fred T. Farthing of Strafford; his
mother, Mrs. R. R. Farthing of Ozark; two brothers, Jack Farthing of Ozark and Dr. Gene
Farthing of Springfield; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
today in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Canon George Wilson
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Farthing, Gladys Marie (Barnard) Rogers 24 May 1908 – 24 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar
2000
[Note: Daughter of John & Sophronia Barnard; married ? Rogers; married 25 Jun 1949
Clell Roper Farthing 16 Nov 1914 - 8 Jun 1995]
Gladys Marie Farthing, age 91, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, Feb. 24,
2000 in Cox Walnut Lawn, Springfield. She was born May 24, 1908 in Fordland and was
the daughter of John and Sophronia Barnard. On June 25, 1949 she and Clell Farthing
were married. He preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by a son,
Jackie Rogers, three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Farthing owned and operated
restaurants in the area. Survivors include: Her son, Charles Rogers, Springfield; six
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Arthur Barnard, Los Angles,
California; and special friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Weaver, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Clark, and
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Garrison. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Frank Barnard officiating. Burial was in McCracken
Cemetery.
Farthing, Jack Allison 4 Oct 1908 - 26 May 1990 OH 31 May 1990
[Note: Son of Robert Richard & Ollie Bell (Kerr) Farthing; married 7 Oct 1934 Mary
Jennie Vie Taylor]
Christian County native, former school board member and retired businessman
Jack Farthing, 81, died Saturday evening at his home in Ozark. Among his many
accomplishment; was 18 years of service to the Ozark School Board. First elected in
1949, Farthing served two years as a board member before being elected treasurer, a
position he held for two years. He was elected president of the board in 1953 and served
in that capacity until 1967. "Jack served as president longer than anyone I know," said
current board president Carl Hefner. "One of the reasons we have such an excellent
school system is that Jack and those who served on the board with him worked at keeping
the school abreast and at taking care of the physical plant." Farthing served in World War
II and attained the rank of colonel. After the war he moved back to Ozark and started
Ozark Wholesale Grocer Company, operating it until his retirement. He developed
several grocery stores in southwest Missouri and was instrumental in the organization of
the Christian County National Bank. In addition to his business career, Farthing was
active in Rotary International and served on the area Boy Scout and Camp Fire Girl
Councils. "He was very community oriented and a great asset to the Ozark community,"
Hefner said. Farthing is survived by his wife, Jennie; a son, John Farthing, Springfield;

and two daughters, Jane Wheeler, Sedona, Ariz., and Mary Adams, Ozark; and a brother,
Gene Farthing, Springfield; and seven grandchildren.
AND
Jack Allison Farthing, 81, Ozark, died Saturday, May 26, 1990 in his home, following a
two-year illness. Born in Sparta, he lived most of his life in Christian County. He was the
son of Dr. R. R. and Ollie Belle Kerr Farthing. He attended Drury College and graduated
from the present Southwest Missouri State University. In 1934, he married Jennie Taylor.
Prior to World War II, he went on active duty in the U.S. Army. He served throughout
the war, attaining the rank of colonel, and was awarded the Legion of Merit. He
continued in the reserves for many years. At the close of the war, he moved back to
Ozark and started Ozark Wholesale Grocer Co. Later he moved this company to
Springfield and continued to operate it until his retirement. He developed several grocery
stores in Southwest Missouri. After retirement from the grocery business, he was
instrumental in the organization of the Christian County National Bank and enjoyed work
on his farm at Hopedale. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. He
served as president of the Ozark Board of Education for 18 years. Active in numerous
civic organizations, He was a member of Rotary International and served on the area Boy
Scout and Camp Fire Girl Councils. He was a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Temple
and Masonic Bodies. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; a son, John Farthing, and his
wife, Nancy, Springfield; two daughters, Jane Wheeler, and her husband, Jim, Sedona,
Ariz., and Mary Adams and her husband; Dean, Ozark; a brother, Dr. Gene Farthing,
Springfield; and seven grandchildren, Julia, Elizabeth and Jack Farthing, Allison and
Amanda Wheeler and Sarah and Arthur Adams. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Dr. Fred Farthing. Services were Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy
Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the .
Ozark Rotary Club for the benefit of Hospice, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Farthing, Lola Ida (Roper) 24 Feb 1877 - 7 Feb 1961 CCR 9 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: George & Lucy (Alexander) Roper; married 4 Jul 1899 William Abner Farthing
26 July 1873 - 13 Aug 1952]
Mrs. Lola Ida Farthing, 83, lifelong resident of the McCracken community, died
at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital following a long illness. Mrs.
Farthing was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Hospital. She is survived by five sons.
Ted and Rex, both of McCracken, Frank, Route 2, Rogersville, Clell, 1929 Cherry and
Manford, Fordyce, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Eddings, 1308 North National, Mrs.
Irene Morris, Whittier, Calif; and Mrs., Florence Garrison, 435 West Brower; 13
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. J. A. Roper, and Charles Roper
both of Ozark, and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Harris, Ozark and Mrs. Georgia Clark,
Excelsior. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Revs.
Howard Blevins and Harold Garrison officiating. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery.
Farthing, Rex 16 Aug 1905 - 30 Apr 1961 CCR 4 May 1961 p5
[Note: Son of William Abner & Lola Ida (Roper) Farthing; married Erma Bilyeu]
Funeral services for Rex Farthing, 55, who died at his home at 5:30 a.m.
following a heart attack, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCracken Cemetery. He was a

lifelong resident of the McCracken community three miles east of Ozark. He was a
member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Erma; a son, Rex
James Farthing of Ozark; a daughter, Marilyn of the home; two grandchildren; four
brothers, Ted Farthing of McCracken, Frank Farthing of Rogersville, Clell Farthing of
Cherry Street Trailer Court in Springfield, and Manford Farthing of Fordyce, Ark.; and
three sisters, Mrs. Irene Morris of Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Florence Garrison of 519 West
Brower and Mrs. Macy Eddings of 1308 North National in Springfield.
Farthing, Robert Richard, Dr. 21 Oct 1874 - 17 Sept 1953 CCR 24 Sep 1953 p1
[Note: Son of John Allison & Emma (Garrison) Farthing; married Ollie Belle Kerr]
Dr. R. R. Farthing Victim of Fatal Coronary Attack
Dr, Robert R. Farthing, 78, physician to Ozark and surrounding community for
more than 50 years, succumbed to a fatal heart attack at his home in Ozark Thursday
afternoon at 1:30. After a busy morning in his office as usual, Dr. Farthing went to his
home on Walnut Street for lunch. After lunch, while resting, the fatal seizure struck him.
A native of the Sparta community and son of a pioneer Christian County family, Dr.
Farthing began his practice about the turn of the century at Sparta following his
graduation from medical school. Immediate survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belle Kerr
Farthing; three sons, Jack A. Farthing of Ozark, Dr. Fred and Dr. Gene Farthing, both of
Springfield. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Farthing, Ted C. 17 Aug 1901 - 17 Jun 1981 OH 25 Jun 1981 p8
Services for Ted C. Farthing, 79, Route 1, Sparta were held last Saturday at
Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Bennie Dewitt and the Rev. Jesse Phillips,
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Farthing died June 17 in the Missouri
State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of
the Sparta area and was a retired machinist for the Frisco Railway. Survivors include his
wife, Lena; a son, Bill, Mountain Grove; three brothers, Clell, Springfield; Frank, Ozark
and Manford, Fordyce, Ark; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Snider and Mrs. Florence Garrison,
both of Springfield; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Farthing, William Abner 26 July 1873 - 13 Aug 1952 CCR 21 Aug 1952 p5
[Note: Son of John Allison & Emma (Garrison) Farthing; married 4 Jul 1898 Lola Ida
Roper 24 Feb 1877 - 7 Feb 1961]
William Abner Farthing was born July 26, 1873 near McCracken, Mo the eldest
son of John A. and Emma Farthing, and passed away at his home in the McCracken
community on August 13, 1952 following an illness of two weeks. On July 4, 1898, he
was united in marriage to Miss Lola Ida Roper and to this union nine children were born.
One daughter preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Lola; five sons, Ted and Rex of Sparta, Frank of Rogersville,
Clell of Fordyce, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Eddings of Fair Grove, Mrs. Irene
Morris and Mrs. Florence Garrison of Springfield; one brother, Dr. R. R. Farthing of
Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Roper of Ozark, Mrs. Florence Stewart of Springfield and
Mrs. Allie Miller of Rogersville; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; a host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the

Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark by Rev. McCormick. Burial was in the
McCracken Cemetery.
Farwell, Charles Jerome 8 Apr 1879 - 8 Aug 1967 CCR 10 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Corydon James & Nancy Agnes (Hamil) Farwell; married Minerva
"Minnie" Jane Mills 27 Aug 1874 - 16 Dec 1960]
Charley J. Farwell, 88, a Chrisitan County resident most of his life, died at 7:30
a.m. on Tuesday at his home in Sparta. A member of the Methodist Church, he is
survived by one son, Clell, Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Irma Johns, Springfield and Mrs.
Agnes Hall, Nixa; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildrenl and one great, great
grandchild; tweo sisters, Mrs. Lottie Stevens, Springfield and Mrs Cora Stinnett, of
Garrison. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Farwell, Charles Jerome 8 Apr 1879 - 8 Aug 1967
CCR 17 Aug 1967 p1
Funeral services for Charley J. Farwell, 88, of Sparta, were at 3 p.m. Sunday in
Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Farwell, a Christian County resident most of his
life, died at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, in his home.
Farwell, Clell Oran 13 Jun 1906 - 12 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Charles Jerome & Minerva Jane "Minnie" (Mills) Farwell; married 26 Jan
1929 Glessie Pauline Gann 3 Nov 1912 - 26 Jul 2002]
Clell O. Farwell, 65 of Sparta, died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday at his home after an
apparent heart attack. Mr. Farwell, who lived most of his life in the Sparta community,
was owner and operator of Sparta Auto Supply for 20 years prior to his retirement in
January of 1969. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Pauline; two daughters, Mrs. Vivian Clinton and Mrs. Marolyn Snider, both of
Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Hall, Nixa and Mr. Irma Johns, Springfield and four
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist church in
Sparta with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating, Burial will be in Shipman Cemetery under
direction of Harris.
Farwell, Glessie Pauline (Gann) 3 Nov 1912 - 26 Jul 2002
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Lunda (Johns) Gann; married 26 Jan 1929 Clell Oran
Farwell 13 Jun 1906 - 12 Oct 1971]
Pauline Farwell, age 89 of Ozark, passed away July 26, 2002 in Ozark River view
Manor. She was born November 3, 1912 in the Shady Grove Community, southwest of
Sparta, the daughter of Robert and Lunda (Johns) Gann. On January 26, 1929, she and
Clell Oran Farwell were married. Pauline was a lifelong resident of Christian County, and
was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Ozark. Pauline, along with her husband, owned
and operated a store in Abadyl for several years. Later they owned Sparta Auto Supply
until 1970. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. Pauline loved her family and
was endeared with the name of “Grandma Poonie” by her grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clell; five sisters, Beulah and Bertha
Gann, Gracie McCoy, Dema Kissee and Lola Forgey; two brothers, Lester and Leo Gann;
and a grandson, Marty Snider. Survivors include two daughters, Vivian Clinton and

husband George, and Marolyn Snider and husband Bob, all of Ozark; grandchildren, Jim
and Joyce McGillen, Dennis and LaDonna Clinton, Scottie and Pam Snider, and Ron and
Sandy Girth; great-grandchildren, Jared Clinton, Erin Snider, and Shawna, Kyle and
Letesha Girth; a sister-in-law, Agnes Hall, Nixa; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Robert Long officiating. Burial will follow in Shipman Cemetery,
southwest of Sparta. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church Building Fund.
Springfield News-Leader, July 28, 2002.
Farwell, Minerva Jane “Minnie” (Mills) 27 Aug 1874 - 16 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec
1960 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Cyrene Luiza Jane (Peace) Mills; married Charles Jerome
Farwell]
Services for Mrs. Minerva Jane Farwell, 76 of Sparta, who died at 7:57 a.m. Dec.
16 at St. John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Sparta Church of Christ with
DeWayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever. Mrs. Farwell was a lifelong resident of Christian County and was a member of
the Sparta Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Charley; one son, Clell
Farwell of Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Irma Johns, Route 12, Springfield; and Mrs.
Agnes Hall of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Burger, Route 12, Springfield and Mrs. Nettie
Ellison, 918 South Jefferson, in Springfield, five granddaughters and five great
grandchildren.
Faucett, Edna Ruth (Garrison) 11 Jan 1908 - 19 Jan 2005 CCH-N 2 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of John Roark & Iza Dora (Banks) Garrison; married 5 Jun 1920
Thomas Jefferson Faucett 23 Aug 1901 - 9 Aug 1981]
Edna Ruth Garrison Faucett, 97, of Montgomery City, MO, died on Wednesday,
January 19, 2005, at Gamma Road Nursing Center in Wellsville, MO. Ruth was born
January 11, 1908, in McCracken, Missouri to Iza Dora Banks Garrison and John Roark
Garrison. Her father was the local gas and grocery owner in the area. Ruth had one older
sister, Neva Zoe Garrison, who preceded her in death. Ruth graduated from Ozark High
School and attended Southwest Missouri State College and received a teaching degree in
business. She married Thomas Jefferson Faucett on June 5, 1920. From this union were
born two children, Joseph Ronald Faucett and wife, Carol, of Waynesville, MO and Jean
Ellen Faucett Weeks of Montgomery City, MO. Mrs. Faucett was a dedicated
homemaker and her main hobbies were gardening, cooking, reading, letter writing,
quilting, and other handwork. She was known for her compassion and good deeds to her
family, neighbors and friends. She always found time, and a way to think of others that
enriched their lives. Ruth was a lifetime member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in
Ozark, MO. Mrs. Faucett was a church musician and dedicated worker in whatever
capacity the church needed her. Mrs. Faucett was preceded in death by her parents, sister
and husband. Survivors include her son and daughter, two grandsons: Jason Ronald
Weeks and wife, Carole, of Montgomery City, MO, Jeffrey Raymond Faucett of
Waynesville, MO. She is also survived by two great-grandsons: Mason James Weeks and
Clayton Weeks both of Montgomery City, MO. Funeral services were held at 11:00 A.M.

on Monday, January 24, 2005, at the First Baptist Church in Montgomery City, MO. The
Reverend Jim Guffie officiated. Visitation was held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of
service on Monday at First Baptist Church. Mrs. Faucett was be cremated after the
services. Casketbearers included Jason Weeks, Lloyd Davidson, Jim Mertz, and Arlie
Boone. Honorary Casketbearers included Roy Matthews and Dennis Fields. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the First Baptist Church in Montgomery City, c/o
Schlanker Funeral Home, 207 Danville Road, Montgomery City, MO 63361.
Faught, Bertha M. (Burrell) 11 Aug 1886 - 25 Jul 1936
Mrs. Bertha Faught, 49, formerly of Clever and Cassidy communities, died
Saturday in a Pittsburg, Kan., hospital. She moved to Oronogo a year and a half ago.
Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Christian Church in Nixa, with
burial under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors are her husband;
two sons, Holland, of Birmingham, Ala., and Finley of Oronogo; one sister, Mrs. L. L.
Jones of Boonville; and a brother, Ray Burrell of Flemington.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Faught, Burl Lee 13 Sep 1921 - 27 Aug 2002
SN-L 31 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Zachariah & Martha Jane (Maynard) Faught; married Dorothy J. 3 Jul 1924
- 21 Sep 2004]
Burl Lee Faught, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather,
passed away on Tuesday afternoon, August 27, 2002, and went to be with our Heavenly
Father after a year long illness. He was at home surrounded by loving family members
and the kind Pastor of King’s Way United Methodist Church, Charles Buck. Burl was
born Sept. 13, 1921, to Zachariah and Jane Maynard Faught in Nixa, MO. He was
preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two brothers and one grand daughter,
Jennifer Lee Naugle. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dorothy; children
Dan Faught and Marsha Chittenden; son-in-law Ron Chittenden; grand children Dr. Craig
Naugle and his wife, Kristen, Shana Naugle, and Chad Faught; and one greatgranddaughter, Alexandra Light. Burl is also survived by one brother, Cle tus Faught and
wife Geneva; one sister, Clara Wright; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. Burl retired from Herrman Lumber Company, and was a decorated veteran of
World War II. He was a member of Elks Lodge #409, American Legion Post 676, Shrine
Mosque, Masons and King’s Way United Methodist Church. A celebration of Burl’s life
will be held at 10 a.m. today in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev.
Charles E. Buck officiating. Inurnment will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with
full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospice of America/Southwest, 1465-A E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804
or King’s Way United Methodist Church, 2401 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804.
Special thanks to Hospice and nurse Julie Perciful, RN. “Surely goodness and love will
follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”
Psalms 23:6 Springfield News-Leader, August 31, 2002.
Faught, Cletus M. “Tommy” 2 Mar 1919 - 4 Feb 2004 SN-L 6 Feb 2004 & SN-L 7
Feb 2004

[Note: Son of Zachariah and Martha Jane (Maynard) Faught; married 1 Sep 1938
Geneva “Jennie“ Collins]
Cletus M. "Tommy" Faught, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 4,
2004, in his home following a three year battle with cancer. He was born March 2, 1919,
in Nixa, the son of Zach and Martha Jane (Maynard) Faught. On Sept. 1, 1938, he and
Geneva Collins were united in marriage and spent their lives together in the Ozark and
Nixa area. Cletus owned and operated Faught's Wheel Alignment in Springfield until
1969 and then moved his business to Nixa. He was a loving husband, father and proud
grandfather whose pastimes included fishing with friends, farming, gardening,
woodworking and community service. He especially enjoyed the farm he and Jenny lived
on near Riverdale until 1993. He was a former board member of Christian County
Enterprises, a workshop for the developmentally disabled, and the Senate Bill 40
Committee. He was also a member of the Nixa Sucker Day Committee. He was a charter
member as well as former vice president, historian and board member of the Seventh
Infantry Regiment Association of the 3rd Division Society and attended their reunions
until his health prevented travel. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Geneva; a son,
David Faught and his wife, Billie Jean, Springfield; three daughters, Anne Faught,
Woodacre, Calif., Julie Anderson and her husband Bill, Ozark, and Tracy Lipscomb and
her husband Larry, Springfield; grandchildren Ed and Roger Faught, Victoria Fanska and
husband James, Noah, Eli and Amelia Lang, Jayne Neeley, Lauren, Amy and Billie
Anderson, Stephanie, Stuart and Andrew Lipscomb; two great-grandsons; a sister, Clara
Belle Wright; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Faught and Mildred Collins; two brothers-inlaw, J. Arthur Collins and William C. Skaggs; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and
friends. His parents, three brothers and six sisters preceded him in death. A celebration of
his life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Ralph
Prosser officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark, with military honors.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Community Hospices of America.
AND
Faught, Cletus M. "Tommy" 2 Mar 1919 - 4 Feb 2004 CCH-N 10 Feb 2004
Cletus M. "Tommy" Faught, 84, Nixa, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2004, in his
home following a three year battle with cancer. He was born March 2, 1919 in Nixa, the
son of Zach and Martha Jane (Maynard) Faught. On Sept. 1, 1938, he and Geneva Collins
were united in marriage and spent their lives together in the Ozark and Nixa area. He
served his country during World War II, stationed in Germany.
Faught owned and operated Faught's Wheel Alignment in Springfield until 1969 and then
moved his business to Nixa. He was a loving husband, father and proud grandfather
whose pastimes included fishing with friends, farming, gardening, woodworking and
community service. He especially enjoyed the farm he and Jenny lived on near Riverdale
until 1993. He was a former board member of Christian County Enterprises, a workshop
for the developmentally disabled, and the Senate Bill 40 Committee. He was also a
member of the Nixa Sucker Day Committee. He was a charter member as well as former
vice president, historian and board member of the Seventh Infantry Regiment Association
of the 3rd Division Society and attended their reunion until his health prevented travel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and six sisters. Survivors include
his wife of 65 years, Geneva; a son, David Faught and wife Billie Jean, Springfield; three

daughters, Anne Faught, Woodacre, Calif., Julie Anderson and husband Bill, Ozark, and
Tracy Lipscomb and husband Larry, Springfield; grandchildren, Ed and Roger Faught,
Victoria Fanska and husband James, Noah, Eli and Amelia Lang, Jayne Neeley, Lauren,
Amy and Billie Anderson, Stephanie, Stuart, and Andrew Lipscomb; two greatgrandsons; a sister, Clara Belle Wright; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Faught and Mildred
Collins; two brothers-in-law, J. Arthur Collins and William C. Skaggs; and many cousins,
nieces, nephews and friends. A celebration of his life was held at 2 p.m. Jan. 31 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Ralph Prosser officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery, Ozark, with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Faught, Hester (McConnell) Barnett Feb 1898 - Jul 1953 CCR 30 Jul 1953 p5
[note: stones under both married names]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hester Barnett Faught, 55, a former Nixa resident who
died last Wednesday at Bakersfield, Calif, were held Thursday at McConnell Union
Church west of Nixa , with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the
McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Faught lived in Nixa until
1927 when she moved to California. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bobbie
Marie Aliff and Mrs. Louise Smith of Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Maxine Jones of
Bakersfield,; two brothers, Henry and Walter McConnell of Rt. 2, Republic; three sisters,
a twin, Mrs. Frankie Giles of Springfield, Mrs. Ima Wade, also of Springfield and Mrs
Lina Patton of Nixa.
Faught, Lois "Ava" (Curbow) 15 Sep 1903 - 24 Jan 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Anne Curbow; married John Wesley “Wes” Faught 6 Jul 1894
- 26 Oct 1966]
Lois "Ava" Curbow Faught, 86, of Nixa, died Jan. 24, 1990. as a resident of
Woodland Manor in Springfield. She was educated in the community's one-room school,
Lone Hill, northwest of Nixa, and then was graduated from Clever High School. She was
employed several years in the restaurant business and with the W.T. Grant Department
Stores in Springfield and Kansas City. She retired from the Newport Variety Store in the
Wedgwood Shopping Center in Springfield. She was a member of High Street Baptist
Church until health prevented her attendance. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Jim and Anne Curbow; her husband, Wes; two brothers, Raymond and Roy Curbow; and
four sisters, Lola Mae Curbow, Hetta Lea Faught, Eva Lewis, and Euna Froussard. She is
survived by two brothers, Leslie Curbow, of Nixa, and Fred Curbow, of Aurora; and one
sister, Lucille Barnett, of Nixa. Services were conducted by Theime Colonial Funeral
Home, followed by burial in the Delaware . Cemetery.
Faught, Martha Jane (Maynard) Jan 1879 - 29 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Louis & Martha (Stevenson) Maynard; married Zachariah A.
Faught]
Mrs. Jane Faught, 85, Nixa, died at 2:15 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital after
suffering a stroke Wednesday. She lived in a nursing home in Ozark. A member of the
Nixa Christian church, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Dova Hazel, 527 South

Newton, Springfield, Mrs. Dora Fitzpatrick, Nixa, Mrs. Blanch Snapp, and Mrs. Clara
Belle Wright, both of Tulsa, Okla; two sons, Cleytus, Ozark and Burl, 3331 South Lone
Pine, Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Cowan, Pendleton, Ore; two brothers,
Grover and John Maynard, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Ward and Mrs.
Hattie Faught, both of Springfield and 12 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a
great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Fauscett, Madaline T. (Bilyeu) 29 Sep 1923 - 31 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
[Note: married Delmar Faucett]
Madaline T. (Bilyeu) Fauscett, 80, Marshfield, died at 3:40 p.m. Dec. 31, 2003 in
her home. She was born Sept. 29, 1923 near Highlandville. She is survived by her
husband, Delmar; a daughter, Karen (Rainey) Lucas and husband Bob, Republic; a stepson, Gary Fauscett, Lebanon; three step-daughters, all of Iowa; three grandchildren,
Sheila Day, Phillipsburg, Michael Lucas, Springfield, Ohio, Kristin Brooks, Millersburg,
Mo.; four great-grandchildren; many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren;
one brother; one sister and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services were at 2
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Burial was to be
held at a later date in the Spokane Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Fausett, Raymond A. “Bill” 18 Oct 1903 - 14 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Mary Fausett]
Funeral services for R. A. (Bill) Fausett, 67, of Billings and formerly of Branson
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Welchel Chapel, Branson with the Revs. Richard Claar and Bob
Grady officiating. Burial was in Ozark Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Fausett died at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday in his home after a long illness. He is survived by one son, Eddie Fausett of
Branson, his mother, Mrs. Mary Fausett of Branson; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Stewart,
Marionville, Mrs. Helen Baker, Branson, and Mrs. Edith Sharp, Springfield; four
brothers, Everett and Leon, both of Branson, Dewey of Springfield and Roscoe of
Marionville; and four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Fausett, Roscoe 14 Feb 1909 - 27 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: married Ruth]
BRANSON - Services for Roscoe Fausett, 68, of Marionville, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Whelchel Chapel here with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial was in
Lewallen Cemetery here. Mr. Fausett, a former Branson resident, died at 5:07 p.m.
Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. He is survived by his
wife. Ruth; two sons, Jerry of Branson and Marvin of Elkins, W. Ga..; four daughters,
Mrs. Charlotte Payne, Ozark, Mrs. Elnora Wood, Macon, Ga, Mr. Mary Ellen Johnson,
Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Donna Pennington, Reeds Spring; three brothers, Everett,
Branson, Leon of Ozark and Dewey, Fair Grove; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Sharp,
Springfield, Mrs. Helen Baker, Branson, and Mrs. Lula Stewart, Marionville and 11
grandchildren.

Fauver, Beryl Irene (Hammond) 1917 - 30 Jun 1963 CCR 25 Jul 1963
[Note: Daughter of James Franklin & Mary (Patty) Hammond; married Charles A.
Fauver]
Mrs. Beryl I. Fauver, 46, of 3616 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, Wash., died in a
hospital there Sunday afternoon, June 30, following an extended illness. Mrs. Fauver was
formerly of Highlandville and had lived in Everett, Wash., for 27 years. She was a
member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Charles A. Fauver; a
daughter, Mrs. Gaye Savage, Everett, Wash.; four brothers, Dewey Hammond,
Snohomish, Wash., Clyde Hammond, Glenn Hammond and Leonard Hammon, all of
Everett, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Stickler, Lewiston, Idaho, Mrs. Vern Bilyeu,
Springfield, and Mrs. Jessie Alford, Detroit, Mich.; her mother, Mrs. Mary Hammond,
Everett, Wash. Funeral services were Monday afternoon, July 8, at the Purdy Walters
Funeral Home with Scott Mitchell of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in
Evergreen Cemetery at Everett, Wash.
Fay, Margaret Christine (Bathgate) 25 Dec. 1904 - 16 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
[Note: Daughter of Lyman & Dora Bathgate; married 1930 Nathan Irving Fay 16 May
1906 - 19 May 1993]
Christine Fay, age 93, of Ozark, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, in her home. She
was born Dec. 25, 1904, in Polo, Missouri, and was the daughter of Lyman and Dora
Bathgate. In 1930 she and Nathan Irving Fay were married. He preceded her in death in
1993. Mrs. Fay was a member of a local garden club and along with her husband founded
the Springfield Audubon Society. Survivors include: three children, Sylvia Hein and her
husband, Dan, Ethel, Mo. Linda Wheeler and her husband Stan Slaughter, Kansas City,
Mo., and Lowell Fay and his wife Carmen, seven grandchildren, Dana Diane, Susan
Shawn, Laura Lynn, Glenda Gay, Jessica Fay, Merri Anne, and Shannon; seven greatgrandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Nicholas, Gina, Ryan, Danika, and Joey; and three sisters,
Dr. Dorothy Sherman, Kansas City, Ruth Roberts, Topeka, Kansas; and Hazel Holden,
Tonasket, Washington. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, June 19, 1998, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Wish Foundation or
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Fay, Nathan Irving 16 May 1906 - 19 May 1993 NN-E 26 May 1993
[Note: married 1930 Margaret Christine Bathgate 25 Dec 1904 - 16 Jun 1998]
Nathan Irving Fay, 87, Ozark, died Wednesday, May 19, 1993, at Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born May 15, 1906, in St. Paul Minn, and later moved to Kansas
City. In 1930 he was united in marriage to Margaret Christine Bathgate. He was
employed for 27 years as chemist for Ethyl Corporation in Kansas City before moving to
Ozark in 1956 and opening the Western Auto Store. Later, he taught biology at Macks
Creek School. He was a charter member of Burroughs Audubon Society in Kansas City
and was one of the originators of the Springfield Area Chapter of the Audubon Society.
The Fays were known for growing flowering plants and trees and were often visited by
horticultural enthusiasts. Survivors include his wife, Christine Fay; two daughters, Sylvia
Hein, and her husband; Dan, Ethyl, and Linda Wheeler, and her Stan Slaughter, Kansas
City, a son, Lowell Fay, and his wife Carmen, Ozark; eight grandchildren, Dana Diane,

Susan Shawn, Laura Lynn, Glenda Gay, Jessica Fay, Joshua, Merrianne and Shannon;
and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, May 22, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Greater Ozarks Audubon
Society.
Feagin, Richard LeGrande 14 Jul 1931 - 25 Sep 2002 CCH-N 2 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Fred & Wilda Feagin; married Eileen Pyatt]
Richard LeGrande Feagin, 71, of Keystone Heights, Fla., formerly of Ozark, died
Sept. 25, 2002, in his home. He was born July 14, 1931, in Connellsville, Pa. He served
his country in the Army during the Korean War. Feagin graduated from Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary in 1978, and later received a Masters Degree in Education
from the University of North Florida. He served as a pastor for churches in Wilmington,
North Carolina and North Fort Myers, Fla., and worked for the Southern Baptist
convention as a consultant. He was also a teacher and a principal. He was honored with
teacher of the year in 1985. Feagin also worked in law enforcement. Survivors include:
His wife, Eileen Pyatt Feagin; four children, Kenneth Baldwin, state of Kansas, Debbie
Pemberton and husband Joe, Ozark, Nancy Baker, Lebanon, and Joshua Richard Feagin,
of the home; six grandchildren, Christopher and DeLayne Baldwin, Brandon and Justin
Pemberton, and Devin and Dalton Baker. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred
Feagin, mother and stepfather, Wilda and Roy Geary. Following services in Keystone
Heights, Florida, a graveside service will be provided by Veterans Memorial Team. Local
arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Featheringill, William J. "Bill" 15 Mar 1953 - 4 Jun 2006 SN-L 7 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Claude J. & Ioda Featheringill; married 1979 Sherri]
William J. "Bill" Featheringill was born March 15, 1953, in Kirksville, Missouri,
and went home to be with the Lord on June 4, 2006. He was preceded in death by his
father, Claude J. Featheringill. Bill is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sherri, and their
three children, Lindsey, Jake and Matt; his mother, Ioda Featheringill, Republic, two
brothers, Jack Featheringill and wife, Kathy, Littleton, Colorado, and Russ Featheringill,
Casper, Wyoming; two sisters, Claudia Shultz and husband, Duane, Plattsburg, Mo., and
Becky Towslee and husband, Johnny, Caldwell, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Bill dedicated 15 years of his life to Coring and Cutting Company, Nixa, and helped
build the company to it's current successful standing. Bill was a dedicated husband and
father who lovingly supported his family. He never missed a ballgame with his two sons
or a dance recital or color guard performance with his daughter. Bill always gave so
much of himself to the community by helping to sponsor numerous organizations. Bill's
gentle ways and loving heart was always infectious to those around him. He will be sadly
missed by all who knew and loved him and for what he stood for. Bill is forever at peace
with the Lord who loved him and whom he loved so much. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Tim Laffoon
officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
children's education fund.

Felton, Carol Jean (McDaniel) 24 Sep 1950 - 26 May 1971 CCR 3 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of George Amos & Gladys Stella (Lawson) McDaniel; married 15 Jul
1970 Larry Michael Felton]
Mrs. Carol Jean Felton, 20, of Rogersville, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, May
26 after an illness of several months. Mrs. Felton was a 1968 graduate of LoganRogersville High School. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Ozark.
Surviving are her husband, Mike; a daughter, Tammy, of the home; and her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George McDaniel, Rogersville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Marsh Chapel, Rogersville, with the Rev. James Melton officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery.
Felton, Lonnie Orville 27 May 1917 - 5 Aug 1965 CCR 12 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: married first Bertha Filbeck; married second Mabel]
Funeral services for Orville Felton, 48, Oldfield, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in
the Old Boston Cemetery, east of Oldfield, under direction of Adams-Monger. Mr.
Felton, who died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday after a lingering illness, is survived by his wife,
Mabel; a son, Wesley, Springfield; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Felton, Rogersville;
two brothers, Kenneth, Oroville, Wash, and Ivyl, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Lenora
Horning, Brookline and Mrs. Arlene Battles, Riverside, Calif. and two grandchildren. He
was a member of the Pentecostal Church at Chadwick.
Fenker, William Fred 7 Jul 1897 - 11 Feb 1966 CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: married Nellie M. 21 Oct 1906 - 25 Sep 1986]
Services for William Fred Fenker, 68, Forsyth, who died at 4:37 p.m. Friday in
Burge Protestant Hospital after a two car collision about 11 a.m. Friday at U. S. 65 and
Mo. 14 near Ozark were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev.
Theodore Keithley officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Fenton, John A. 1945 - 24 Apr 2005 SN-L 27 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Frank & Isabelle Fenton; married Twyla who married first a Roberts]
John A. Fenton, 59, of Nixa, formerly of Salem, passed away April 24, 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Twyla Fenton, Nixa; two children, Jason Fenton and Joseph
Fenton, both of Springfield; five step-children, Jo Roberts, Arizona, Sheila Carret, Nixa,
Doug Roberts, and wife, Chris, St. Louis, Lloyd Roberts and wife, Tina, St. Louis, and
Rick Roberts, St. Louis; two brothers, Timothy Fenton and wife, Donna Jean,
Springfield, and Daniel Fenton and wife, Virginia, Willard; two sisters, Pat Walden and
husband, Richard, Springfield, and Gail Schwegel, Arkansas; and three grandchildren,
Lexus Mabrier, Danniel Roberts, and Ricky Roberts, Jr. Funeral services are today at 1
p.m. in James & Gahr Mortuary in Salem, Mo. Interment will be in Sam Crocker
Cemetery in Iron County.
AND
Fenton, John A. 1945 - 24 Apr 2005 SN-L 28 Apr 2005
John A. Fenton, 59, of Nixa, formerly of Springfield, passed away April 24, 2005.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank, and a brother, Mark. Surviving are his

mother, Isabelle of Strafford; a son, Jeffrey Fenton of Springfield; a daughter, Terri Hood
of Pennsylvania, formerly of Springfield; and two grandsons, Dustin and Tyler Hood.
Ferguson, Archie H. 25 Sep 1933 - 18 Jan 1972 OH 27 Jan 1972 p8
Rogersville, - Funeral services for Archie H. Ferguson, 38, of Route 3,
Rogersville, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Marsh Chapel with Elder Ervin Funk
officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery. Mr. Ferguson died last Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital Springfield of upper respiratory illness.
Ferguson, Etta Belle (Marshall) Butts 19 May 1918 - 10 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of R.B. & Emma Marshall; married ? Butts; married Arthur E.
Ferguson]
Etta Belle Marshall Ferguson, 71, Springfield, died at 4:36 a.m. Oct. 10 in her
home, after a short illness. Mrs. Ferguson, a homemaker, was born May 19, 1918, in
Lamar, Colo., to R.B. and Emma Marshall. She grew up in Winona and made her home
in Willow Springs for many years before retiring to Springfield in 1983. She was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Winona, since 1927. She is
survived by her husband, Arthur E. Ferguson; a son, Robert L. Butts, and his wife, Polly,
of Ozark; a daughter, C. Elaine Garton and her husband, Jerry, Springfield; two
grandchildren, Debbie Stokes and Kelly Garton, Springfield; a great-grandson,
Christopher Stokes, Springfield; a sister, Grace Marshall Huffman, of Ozark; a brother,
Ralph Marshall, of Biloxi, Miss.; and many other friends and relatives who loved her.
Ference, Anna C. 5 Sep 1910 - 26 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
Anna C. Ference, 79, of Nixa, died at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Ference were held Jan. 28 at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial followed in Arlington, Texas. Mrs. Ference was
a homemaker.
Ferguson, Gleta M. (Pyle) 30 Mar 1910 - 3 Aug 2001 CCH-N 15 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Dora Pyle; married Herbert Ferguson]
Gleta M. Ferguson, 91, Ozark, formerly of Springfield, passed away Aug. 3,
2001, in Riverview Residential Place, Ozark, after a long illness. She was born March 30,
1910, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Dora and Joe Pyle. She was a wife, mother, homemaker
and charter member of the Kiltie Drum Corp., Springfield High School. Gleta was
preceded in death by her husband, Herbert; daughter, Martha Hutchison; and son-in-law,
Herbert Hutchinson. She is survived by a son, John Ferguson and wife Bonnie, Ozark,
five grand children and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Aug. 7 in
Maple Park Cemetery with Dr. Gary Stratman officiating under the direction of
GormanScharpf Funeral Home, in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.
Ferguson, Helen M. (Curnutte) 11 Feb 1922 - 25 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
Helen M. Ferguson, 67, of Rogersville, died at 11:25 a.m. Feb. 25 in her home
following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Ferguson were held Feb. 28 in the Mount Sinai
Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Dwayne Harris officiating. Burial was in Smith

Cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson had lived in the Rogersville area for 30 years, attending the
Mount Sinai Assembly of God Church. She is survived by six daughters, Charlotte Jones,
Springfield, May Smith, Rogersville, Kay Jean, Fordland, Marie Weter, Chadwick, Judy
Willis, Springfield, and Frankie Cobb, Fordland; a son, Charles E. Ferguson, Springfield;
four sisters, Naomi Peterson, Ella Sullivan, Elsie Nickel, and Reuilla German, all of the
state of Kansas; and three brothers, Sylvester, of Kansas, Dewayne, Cold Water, Texas,
and Kenneth Curnutte, Colorado Springs, Colorado; 16 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
Ferguson, Jackie Charlene (Webster) 20 Jan 1945 - 24 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Guy & Nola (Moore) Webster; married 25 Nov 1989 Nelson
Ferguson]
Jackie Charlene Ferguson, 49, Nixa, died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, 1994 in
her home following a long illness. She was born Jan. 20, 1945 in Camdenton, the
daughter of Guy and Nola Moore Webster. She was united in marriage to Nelson
Ferguson Nov. 25, 1989 in Versailles. She was a graduate of Missouri School of
Cosmetology and owner of Jackie’s Beauty Salon in Nixa. She was a member of the Nixa
First Baptist Church. She enjoyed bowling, bingo and going to garage sales. She is
survived by her husband, Nelson, Nixa; two sons, Jimmy Huff, Nixa, Donnie Waters and
his wife, Lisa, Macks Creek; two daughters, Ellen Oshel and her husband, Mike, Mary
Carpenter and her husband, Jim, both of Nixa; parents Guy and Nola Webster,
Camdenton; three brothers, Bud Webster and his wife Nancy, Decaturville, Ace Webster
and his wife, Jamie, all of Camdenton; two granddaughters, Mindy Carpenter, and
Chelsea Water; and one grandson, Bradley Oshel. Funeral services will be Wednesday,
Jan. 26, in Allee-Reed Funeral Home, Camdenton, with the Rev. George Duckworth and
Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Donations may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Ferrell, Arch 1881 - Sep 1967 CCR 21 Sep 1967 p1
Funeral services for Arch Ferrell, 78, Route 2, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating assisted by the Rev. James Melton. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery
northwest of Rogersville. Masonic rites were conducted by the Henderson Lodge in
Rogersville. Mr. Ferrell was the brother of the late Hobe Ferrell, one-time owner of the
Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh funeral home of Rogersville. A life-long resident of the area, he
was reared and lived his entire life on the same farm. Mr. Ferrell was a member and
deacon of the Harmony Baptist Church, the Henderson Masonic Lodge of Rogersville,
and the Bethel Chapel Eastern Star. Surviving are one son, Lynn, Springfield and one
sister, Mrs. Ollie Wilkerson, Rogersville.
Ferrell, Arleigh Hiram 4 Mar 1900 - 16 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
[Note: Son of John L. & Elmeda M. (Pickel) Ferrell; married Betha 16 Apr 1906 - 22 Jul
1993]
Funeral services for Arleigh Hiram Ferrell, 57, who died April 16 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital, were held April 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev.
Harold Hurst and Rev. Donald Linebarger officiating. Burial was in Sparta cemetery

under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Rogersville
community, Mr. Ferrell has been a prominent farmer in the Bruner community for the
past 25 years. He was a member of the Rogersville Methodist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Betha Ferrell; one son, Floyd Ferrell of Rolla; two daughters, Miss Faunlee
Farrell and Mrs Betty Starr, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three grandchildren, Donald
and Karin Workman and Paul Ferrell; two sisters, Mrs. L. R. Swearengin of Springfield
and Mrs. Ellis St. John of Bruner.
Ferrell, Charles James 1944 - 20 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of Sherman & Corrine (Hunt) Ferrell]
Funeral services were held for Charles James Ferrell, 7, who was killed Thursday
morning, Sept 20 in a highway 60 accident just west of Rogersville, were held Sunday
afternoon at Harmony Baptist church with the Rev. Elgin Lee officiating. Burial was in
Smith cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Bergman of Rogersville. Survivors are
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Ferrell of Rogersville; one sister Jerry Sue; maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Kate Hunt of Springfield, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nora Brewer of
Rogersville, and great-grandmother, Mrs. Mary E. Smith, of Springfield.
Ferrell, John L. 6 Jan 1867 - 9 Dec 1951 CCR 13 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of Hiram & Sarah (Livingstone) Ferrell; married Elmeda “Meda” Pickle 6
Sep 1874 - 1 Aug 1953]
John L. Ferrell, 84, died at 7 pm Sunday, Dec. 9 in his home near Bruner. Mr.
Ferrell, born in Knoxville, TN, had lived near Bruner for the past 48 years. He is survived
by his wife, Meda; a son, A.H. Ferrell, of Bruner; two daughters, Mrs. L.R. Swearengin,
of 3101 Mt. Vernon, Springfield and Mrs. Ellis St. John of Bruner; 13 grandchildren, and
14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock last Wednesday at the
Bruner church, under the direction of the Chaffin funeral home of Ozark. The Rev. Reg
Mapes will officiate. Burial will be in the Bruner cemetery.
Ferrell, Mildred J. 1934 - 0ct 1972 CCR 2 Nov 1972 p 8
[Note: Daughter of John K. & Ida E. (Whitsett) Simpson; married Floyd Ferrell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred J. Ferrell , 38 Rolla were at 1:30 p. m.
Wednesday at the Rolla Church of Christ with Jerry James and Bill Snow officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Memorial Gardens, Rolla under direction of Null and Sons Funeral
Home. Mrs. Ferrell died at 4:40 p.m. in the Phelps County Memorial Hospital after an
illness of one year. She was a member of the Rolla Church of Christ. The family received
friends at the Harris Funeral Home Ozark from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday. The body
remained her until 4 p.m. Tuesday. She is survived by her husband Floyd and son Steve
of the home; two daughters Paula and Kelly, both of the home, her father, John Simpson,
Sparta; three brothers, Charles Simpson, Sacramento, Calif, George Simpson, Sparta and
John Simpson, El Dorado Springs, four sisters, Mrs. Nancy Bray, Sparta, Mrs. Inez
Mitcham, Rolla; Mrs. Mary Harris, Ozark and Mrs. Helen Atchison, El Dorado Springs
Fers, Ethel 17 Oct 1911 - 7 Oct 1979 OH 18 Oct 1979 p12

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Fers, 67, Niangua, mother of Mrs. Maxine Lentz,
Nixa, were held last Thursday in Lebanon. Mrs. Fers died Oct. 7 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center.
Fesperman, Audie Marie (Calloway) 9 Sep 1893 - 15 May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Artelia (Abbott) Calloway; married Michael J. Fesperman
1 Oct 1886 - 22 Mar 1960]
SPARTA - Mrs. Audie M. Fesperman, 82, a lifelong resident of the Sparta
community died at 9:55 p.m. Thursday in the Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark,
after a long illness. A member of the First Baptist Church here, she is survived by a son,
Leon of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Johnson, Kansas City and Mrs. Reba Nell
Jefferies, Route 3, Ozark; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services
for Mrs. Audie Fesperman, 82, Sparta, were at 2:30 p.m. today in First Baptist Church
here with the Revs. Bill Mabury and Jerry Wallace officiating. Burial was in Monger
Cemetery near here with Harris of Ozark in charge.
AND
Fesperman, Audie Marie (Calloway) 9 Sep 1893 - 15 May 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
We wish to thank everyone for their acts of kindness shown in the loss of our
mother and grandmother, Audie Fesperman. The families of Leon Fesperman, Nina
Johnson and Lyle Jefferies.
Fesperman, Charles Loren 18 Jun 1917 - 21 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of Michael J. & Audra Marie (Calloway) Fesperman]
AND
Stacey, Silas Monroe 18 Mar 1860 - 22 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of S. S. & Matilda (Abbott) Stacey; married Ellen Hudson; married Pernice
(?) Shipman]
Death has slipped into our community in the past few days and taken two of our
citizens. Loren Fesperman passed away Saturday morning, January 21. Monroe Stacey
passed away Sunday afternoon, January 22. Charles Loren Fesperman was born June 18,
1917, the son of Mike and Audie Fesperman, departed this life January 21, 1950 at the
age of 32 years, 7 months and 3 days. Mr. Fesperman was converted February 24, 1935,
and united with the Sparta Baptist Church where he was a member until his death. Mr.
Fesperman served 4 years in the United States Navy. While serving his country, was
wounded during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which was a permanent
injury. Mr. Fesperman is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fesperman, of
Sparta, two sisters, Mrs. Paul Pratt of San Diego, California, Mrs. Lyle Jefferies of
Sparta, one brother, Leon Fesperman, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, one niece and one
nephew, also a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Sparta
Baptist Church, Rev. E.N. Webb officiating, with interment in the family lot at Monger
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Silas Monroe Stacey was born
near Sparta, Missouri, March 18, 1860, and departed this life January 22, 1950, at his
home in Sparta at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 4 days. Mr. Stacey was the son of
Dr. S.S. Stacey and Matilda Abbott Stacey. In 1882 at Jasper, Arkansas, he was united in
marriage to Ellen Hudson, who preceded him in death in 1924. To this union were born
three sons, Arthur, Walter and Roscoe, Roscoe being the only surviving son. In 1926, Mr.

Stacey was united in marriage to Mrs. Pernice Shipman, of Sparta, who also survives
him. Mr. Stacey leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. During Mr.
Stacey’s active days he was in the general mercantile business at Jasper, Arkansas from
1897 to 1925. During the year 1925, Mr. Stacey moved to Sparta, where he and his son
Roscoe were similarly engaged in business. Mr. Stacey was affiliated with the Masonic
Lodge at Jasper, Arkansas, for more than fifty years, and continued his membership until
his death. Mr. Stacey was regarded by those who knew him best as a man of a quick
sense of humor, devoted to duty and an upholder of the American way of life. Funeral
services for Mr. Stacey were held at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark Wednesday
morning with Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Burial was in the family plot near Jasper,
Arkansas.
Fesperman, Margaret L. (Tennyson) 6 Dec 1914 - 23 Jan 1991 NN-E 31 Jan 1991
[Note: married Leon Fesperman 22 Oct 1915 - 3 Oct 1982]
Margaret L. Fesperman, 76, Ozark, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 23, 1991, in
her home. She was a longtime resident of Ozark and a member of Ozark Christian
Church. Active in civic affairs, she was a member of the Ozark Chapter, No. 98, Order of
the Eastern Star and Utopia Club, She was retired from Ozark Treasures. Survivors
include two daughters, Bobbie Jo Wiggs and Kathy Jane Watts, both of Ozark; two
sisters, Dorothy Lloyd, Ozark, and Ethel Patton, Marion, I11.; six grandchildren, Shane,
Jennifer and Mark Wiggs, Janie and Ryan Gann, and Kelly Watts; several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon, in 1982. Services were
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Music
selections "When I Take My Vacation in Heaven," "In the Sweet By and By," and "How
Beautiful Heaven Must Be" were provided by Charles and Brenda Taplin. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Fesperman, Michael M. 1 Oct 1886 - 22 Mar 1960
CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
[Note: Son of John & Francis (Jack) Fesperman; married Audie Marie Calloway 9 Sep
1893 - 15 May 1975 - tombstone gives middle initial as J.]
Funeral services for Mike M. Fesperman, 73, who died Tuesday morning at his
home in Sparta, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Gene
Roberts and Rev. Elmer Webb officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A retired blacksmith and auctioneer, he had
made his home in Sparta to past 46 years. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audie Fesperman; a son, Leon Fesperman of
Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Johnson of Arizona and Mrs. Reba Jefferies of Ozark; a
brother, William Fesperman of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Rose Criger and Mrs.
Roxie Mason of Springfield and Mrs. Etta Bruton of Fordland, four grandchildren and a
great grandchildren.
Fessenden, Myron Glenn 25 May 1926 - 1 Aug 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Charles Ray & Rena Belle (Hall) Fessenden; married 5 May 1946 Marie
Reuher]

Myron "Glenn" Fessenden, 69, Ozark, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday in. his
home following a long illness. Glenn was born May 25, 1926 in Glendive, Montana the
son of Charles Ray and Rena Belle Hall Fessenden. He was married to Marie Reuher
May 5, 1946. To this union five children were born, and in 1955, Glenn and Marie moved
their family to Ozark. Glenn was employed by Sears Roebuck for 21 years, retiring in
1976 as a service manager. In 1977, he opened Fessenden TV & Appliance Store, which
grew into a nationwide company known as Fessenden Technologies. Glenn was a
member of Gallaway Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher. He is
preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Ray Lee. Survivors include his wife,
Marie, of the home; one son, Royce and his wife, Pat, Ozark; four daughters and their
husbands, Glenda Canfield, Lincoln, Neb., Claudia and Paul Snyder, Ozark, Nadine and
Jimmy George, Muldrow, Ok., Marlys Welch, Jacksonville, Fl.; his mother-in-law, Susie
Whaples, Ozark; two nieces, Marleen Reuher, Alabama, and. Donna Scroggins,
Washington; and seventeen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services
were at 2:30, p.m. Thursday, July 27, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the, Rev. Ken McIntosh and Mike Howell officiating. Burial followed in the
Selmore Cemetery.
Feurt, Cora Richardson (Beard) 8 Jul 1913 - 21 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Percy & Cora (Richardson) Beard; married 1942 Thomas Netherton Feurt]
Cora Richardson Feurt, 79, Ozark, formerly of Tulsa, Okla., died Sunday, March
21, 1993 at Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 8, 1913 at Hardinsburg, Ky., the
daughter of Percy and Cora Richardson Beard. She was preceded in death by her husband
of 51 years, Thomas Netherton Feurt. Survivors include a son, Roger Netherton,
Houston, Texas; and a granddaughter, Kim Bell, Springfield. Funeral services will be 2
p.m. Friday, March 26, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Okla., under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Fielden, Carl Clenton 31 Jul 1908 - 6 Sep 1969 CCR 11 Sep 1969 p8
[Note: Son of John A. & Elizabeth (Estes) Fielden; married Susanna Isabella Robinson
10 Sep 1895 - 14 Sep 1967]
Funeral services for Carl C. Fielden, 61, who lived two miles west of Sparta, were
at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating,
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark. Mr. Fielden died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday
in his farm home, after an apparent heart attack. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta
and Ozark communities and was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. During the
past year, he had operated a general store and for several years previous to that a meat
processing plant, both in a building on his property. His only survivors are two aunts,
Mrs. Susie Rainey and Mrs. Mary Rainey, both of Ozark and several cousins.
Fielden, Elbert E. 12 May 1879 - 16 Dec 1961
CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of John Allen & Elizabeth (Estes) Fielden; mar/1 Emma E. Rainey 13 Nov
1874 - 30 Sep 1948; mar/2 Isabella]
Funeral services for Elbert E. Fielden, 82, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of
the Ozark community, who died Saturday at the home of a son, Carl in Sparta, were at 3
p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.

Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Survivors include a brother, Elisha of Orville, Ore. and
a sister, Mrs. Felix Rainey of Ozark and a son, Carl.
Fielden, Elisha May 1877 - 2 Sep 1962 CCR 6 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John A. & Elizabeth (Estes) Fielden; married Effie Pickle Sept 1907]
Elisha Fielden, 85, a retired farmer of the Rogersville community, died in
Oroville, Wash. Sunday night after a brief illness. Survivors are his wife, Effie; two
daughters, Mrs. Ardice Dean and Mrs. Audra Gilbert, both of Oroville; two sons, Joe and
Bill, both of Rogersville; four grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Susie Rainey of Ozark.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Kelley-Ferrell Chapel with the Rev.
Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in the Palmetto Cemetery.
Fielden, Emma Eveline (Rainey) 17 Aug 1879 - 23 Sep 1948 CCR 7 Oct 1948
[Note: Daughter of D. Bunyard & Angeline (Dryden) Rainey; married Jan 1900 Elbert E.
Fielden 12 May 1879 - 16 Dec 1961]
Funeral services were held Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist church for
Mrs. Emma Eveline Fielden, 73, who died Monday, Sept. 27. The Rev. Reg Mapes
officiated. She was the daughter of D.B. and Ann Dryden Rainey, and married Elbert E.
Fielden in January, 1900. She was converted at an early age and was a member of the
Baptist church, but, because of illness, had not attended services for many years. Burial
was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. She is survived
by her husband and one son, Carl of Sparta, one brother, Felix Rainey, and one sister,
Mrs. Jennie Marley of Ozark and many other relatives and friends.
Fielden, Joseph Allen 7 Aug 1915 - 14 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: Son of Haywood & Lina Rachel Fielden; married Bessie Marie Lewis]
Joseph Allen Fielden, 57, Route 2, Ozark, died last Saturday in the Cox Medical
Center after a year’s illness. Mr. Field was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community.
He was a member of the Ozark Assembly of God Church and a Mason. Survivors include
his wife, Bessie; two sons, Robert and Robert, both of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn
Sue Bulmer, Albuquerque, N. M. and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel with the Revs. Harold Hurst and Allen Harrison
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Masonic rites by Friends Lodge No, 52 of
Ozark will be conducted at the graveside.
Fielden, Robert Allen “Bob” 14 May 1945 - 28 Aug 2005 SN-L 31 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Joseph Allen & Bessie Marie (Lewis) Fielden; married Marsha]
Robert Allen "Bob" Fielden, age 60, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August
28, 2005. He was born May 14, 1945, in Ozark, the son of Joseph Allen Fielden and
Bessie Marie (Lewis) Fielden. His father preceded him in death. He graduated from
Ozark High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Fielden was employed
as a stainless steel grinder by ITT. He had previously worked for Paul Mueller. He loved
his family, and especially enjoyed playing with the grandchildren. He was always
working with his hands, woodworking and helping neighbors, and playing jokes on his
friends. Survivors include his wife, Marsha Fielden; his mother, Bessie Fielden, Ozark;
children, Teresa Fielden Hartman, and Regina Fielden, Ozark, Loretta Applegate, Cletis

Applegate and Veronica, James Applegate and Tierra, Sherry Applegate and Craig
Meyer, Tammy McNealy, Tim Clements, Bobby Clements, Karla Clements, and Summer
Clements, all of Springfield; grandchildren, Destoni, Vincent, Alana, Sequoia, Keegan,
Bailey, Robert, and Amanda, Cody, Ashley, Amy, Brandie, Krista, Doug, and Clayton; a
brother, Roger (Gene) Fielden and Susan, Hartville, niece, Teressa Taylor and Wade, and
nephew, Tim Fielden and Michelle; sister, Sue Bulmer and Bruce, Albuquerque, N.M.,
niece, Debi Dabasinskas and Steve, and nephew, Chris Bulmer and Jennifer. A graveside
funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, September 1, in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Military honors will be provided. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bob's memory
through the funeral home.
Fielden, Susanna Isabella (Robinson) 10 Sep 1895 - 14 Sep 1967 CCR 21 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: married Carl Clenton Fielden 31 Jul 1908 - 6 Sep 1969]
Funeral services for Mrs. Isabella Fielden. 72. of Sparta, were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Dale L. Powell officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Fielden, who was killed in a two-car accident on Mo. 14 east of
Sparta Thursdays, is survived by her husband, Carl C.; one brother, Weston Robinson, St.
Petersburg, Fla.; and one sister, Mrs. Eleanor Stephens, Buckner.
Fields, Jewell (King) 22 Apr 1923 - 6 Jun 1993 OH 9 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Sherman & Edna King; married 22 Jun 1940 Ray C. Fields]
Jewell Fields, 70, Springfield, died Sunday, June 6, 1993 in Woodland Manor,
Springfield. She was born April 22, 1923 in Springfield, the daughter of Sherman and
Edna King. On June 22, 1940, she was united in marriage to Ray C. Fields. She was a
member of Glendale Baptist Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death by a
grandson, John Fields; a daughter-in-law, Marilyn Fields; and an infant daughter, Judy.
Survivors include her husband, Ray, four children, Sandy Smith, Springfield, Dennis
Fields, Ozark, Donna Morris, Century, Fla., and Debbie Robison, Pleasant Hope; nine
grandchildren, Jeff Smith, David Smith, Julie Bryant, Laura Davidson, Russell Fields,
Paul Fields, Billy Fields, Erik Pelikant and Stacy Robison; three great-grandchildren,
Alisa Smith, Alyssa Fields and Jonathan Fields; five sisters, Thelma Innskeep, Doris
Hitchcock, Shirley Young, Wanda Culbertson, and Geraldine Culbertson; and three
brothers, Richard, Kenneth, and Howard King. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June
9 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Thomas M. McClain officiating. Burial
will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Fields, Joseph E. 19 Jun 1867 - l May 1953 CCR 7 May 1952 p1
[Note: married Louisa Wells 27 May 1868 - 23 Jul 1955]
Funeral services for Joseph E. Fields, 85, who died Friday, May 1 at his home in
Forsyth, were held Sunday at the Forsyth Community Church, conducted by Brother
William F. Walker. Burial was Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home. A native of Letcher County, Ky., Mr. Fields came to Taney County in 1888, soon
after his marriage to Louisa Wells. He is survived by his wife Louisa; one daughter, Mrs.
H. R. Russell of Ozark; two grandchildren, Mrs. Florence Stow of Springfield and Ray
Russell of Ozark; two great grandchildren, Mrs. Hal Fanning of Springfield and Kermit

Russell of Ozark, two great, great grandchildren, Susanna K. & Steven Fanning of
Springfield.
Fields, Louisa (Wells) 27 May 1868 - 23 Jul 1955 CCR 28 Jul 1955 p5
[Note: married Joseph E. Fields 19 Jun 1867 - l May 1953]
Mrs. Louisa Fields, 87, a former resident of Forsyth, died about 1:30 a.m. July 23
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. R. Russell of Ozark following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Fields lived in Taney County 65 years, moving to Ozark two years ago, after the
death of her husband, Joe Fields. Besides the daughter, she is survived by two
granddaughters, two great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with William
F. Walker of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin.
Fields, Opal Mae 1916 - 14 Jul 2004 SN-L 15 Jul 2004
Opal Mae Fields, age 88, of Ozark, Mo., died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2004,
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Funeral services will be graveside on Friday, July 16,
2004, at 11 a.m. in Danforth Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Fields, Paul S. 13 Feb 1915 - 9 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Mary Atkinson]
Paul S. Fields, 73, of Springfield, died at 7:51 a.m. Sept. 9 at Cox Medical Center
North. Services for Mr. Fields were held Monday in the, Greenlawn North Chapel, with
the Rev. Robert Collins officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery. A lifelong resident
of Springfield, Mr. Fields was a retired advertising salesman for the Springfield
Newspapers. He was a World War II Army veteran, and a member of Pythian Avenue
Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Mary; three sons, Gary, Don and Ron, all
of Nixa; two stepdaughters, Vickie Fischer, of Moreno Valley, California, and Dorcas
Holt, of Springfield; two stepsons, Boyd Holt, of Phoenix, Arizona, and David Holt, of
Springfield; two sisters, Virginia Edsall and Iola Morris, both of Springfield; his fatherin-law, Virgil Atkinson, Strafford; 17 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a niece.
Fields, Virginia Isabell (Layne) 28 Nov 1932 - 15 May 1996 CCH-25 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Fahy & Marie Layne; married 29 Dec 1948 Rue Fields]
Virginia Isabell Layne Fields, 63, of Rogersville departed this life at 6:04 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 1996 at her home of cancer. The daughter of Fahy and Marie
Layne, she was born on November 28, 1932 in Rogersville. Virginia was married to Rue
Fields on December 29, 1948 in Harrison, Ark. She was baptized into Christ by Rue
Porter and was a lifelong member of the Fordland Church of Christ. She was also a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW post 963 Springfield. Virginia was retired from
Fasco Industries with 26 years of service. Surviving is her husband, Rue of the home; one
son and wife, Martin and Lisa Fields of Springfield; two daughters and husbands Carolyn
Sue and Noel Cantrell of Seymour and Wanda Lee and Chris Sharar of Morena Valley,
Calif., two brothers and wives, Stanley and Jean Layne, Cerritos, Calif., and Jamie and
Lillian Layne, Mount Juliet, Tenn.; three sisters and their husbands, Loretta and Jake

Townlian, Rogersville, and Shirley and Steve Jensen and Juanita and Mike Bolin, all of
Ozark; a sister-in-law, June Clutter, Springfield; two brothers-in-law and their wives,
Preston and Anna Fields, Fordland, and Herbert and Beatrice Fields of Columbus Ga.;
eight grandchildren, Louise Bigley and husband Jim of Marshfield, Pvt. Vance Cantrell,
U.S. Army, Suzanne and Dennis Cantrell of Seymour, Jennifer and Natalie Sharar of
Moreno Valley, Calif., Kristi Kay Hall and husband, Joe, of Grandforks, North Dakota,
Preston Fields of Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Michael and Samantha Bigley of
Marshfield; a host of nieces, nephews and other family members. Virginia was preceded
in death by her parents, Fahy and Marie Layne, one brother, Joe Dean Layne Clutter and
one grandson, Shane Sharar. Funeral services were Saturday, May 18 in the PrestonMarsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Fikes, Hattie W. (Wilson) 21 Oct 1901 - 12 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of James & Elizabeth Wilson; married Russell Fikes]
Hattie W. Fikes, 92, of Nixa and a former Clever resident died Saturday, February
12, 1994, at Springfield Community Hospital. Mrs. Fikes was born October 21, 1901, at
Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of James and Elizabeth Wilson. She was a retired nurse
and a graduate of Doctor Hurtzle Hospital in Halstead, Kansas. A member of St. John’s
Episcopal Church in Springfield. Survivors are her husband Russell of the home and a
sister Bernadine Chrysler of Alexandria, Minnesota. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, February 16, 1994, at 10::00 A.M. in Meadors Chapel in Republic with
burial at Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburg, Kansas under the directions of Meadors
Funeral Homes of Republic. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Filbeck, Daisy (Kessinger) Oct 1888 - 8 Jan 1966 CCR 13 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Sarah M. (Sullinger) Kessinger]
Mrs. Daisy Filbeck, 75, a native of the Ozark community, died at 5 p.m. Saturday
in Fothenburg, Neb. after a short illness. Surviving are a son, Glen Filbeck of Altus,
Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. J. N. Shollenberger of Springfield and Mrs. J. S. Myers of
Gothenburg; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Huddleston of Long Beach, Calif.; a brother, Henry
Kessinger of Joplin; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren Ralph Thieme of
Springfield was to announce funeral arrangements.
Filbeck, Ruth (Pilkinton) 27 Dec 1929 – 4 Jul 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
[Note: Daughter of Sidney & Annie (Stone) Pilkinton ; married 9 May 1947 Earl Lee
Filbeck]
Ruth Filbeck, 70, of Rogersville passed away at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 4, 2000
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Ruth was born on December 27, 1929
in Sleeper, MO to Sidney and Annie Stone Pilkinton. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church Rogersville and the Meat Cutters Union 340, Springfield. Ruth was
married to Earl Lee Filbeck on May 9, 1947. Ruth retired from French's in 1990.
Surviving is her husband Earl of the home, two sons, Garry Filbeck and Larry Filbeck
and wife Judith all of Rogersville. One brother Charles Pilkinton of Springfield, four sisters; Allie Smith, Pearl Garett, and Lois Bryant, all of Springfield and Lola Bohannon of
Strafford, five grandchildren; Jason Filbeck who lived with her and Earl, Amanda

Filbeck, Randall Fendler, Candy Plaster, Tara Filbeck, several nieces and nephews and
many friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers; Ollie, Olin,
George and John Pilkinton, and two sisters Emma Holcomb, and Lizie Pilkinton.
Services were held on Thursday, July 6, 2000 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with burial in the Watts Cemetery, Rogersville.
Fimple, Frank 22 Apr 1901 - 20 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
[Note: Son of Thomas & Martha (Brimsuer) Fimple; married Marie Mettler 31 May 1907
- 7 Jun 1989]
Frank Fimple, 89, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 1990 at his home in Highlandville.
Born April 22, 1901 in Woodruff, Kan., he was the son of Thomas and Martha Brimsuer
Fimple. Much of his life was spent in the Highlandville area, and he was a member of the
Highlandville Church of Christ. Survivors include four sons, Harold Fimple,
Independence, Emmett Fimple, Raytown, Darrell Fimple, El Paso, Texas, and Dennis W.
Fimple, Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Shirley Bell, Waterloo, Iowa, and Christine
Hornbaker, Wichita; a sister, Ada Keith, Port Angeles, Wash.; grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, on June 7, 1989. Funeral
services will be today (Thursday) at 11 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Fimple, Marie (Mettler) 31 May 1907 - 7 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Rosalee (Franklin) Mettler; married Frank Fimple 22 Apr
1901 - 20 Dec 1990]
Marie Fimple, 82, of Highlandville, died at 4:20 a.m. June 7 at Springfield
Community Hospital, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Fimple were held June 10 at Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville
Cemetery. Mrs. Fimple was born May 31, 1907 in Houstonia, Missouri, the daughter of
Albert and Rosalee Franklin Mettler. A longtime resident of Highlandville, she was a
homemaker and a member of the Highlandville Church of Christ. Mrs. Fimple was
preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Smith, and by a brother, Clarence Mettler. Surviving
are her husband, Frank, of the home; two daughters, Christine Hornbaker, Valley Center,
Kansas, and Shirley Bell, Waterloo, Iowa; two sons, Dennis Fimple, Wichita, Kansas,
and Darrell Fimple, El Paso, Texas; three sisters, Rosella Moeller, Cape Fair, Ethel Cook,
Webb City and Arlene Thomas, Webster Groves; one brother, Emmett Mettler,
Highlandville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Finch, Dorothy Agnes (Melton) Wells 20 Mar 1904 - 26 Jul 1993 OH 4 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Julia J. (Luttrell) Melton; married Bruce Wells 7 Dec
1900 - May 1965; married George G. Finch 6 Apr 1909 - 16 Jan 1987; stones both
married surnames]
Dorothy Agnes Finch, 89, Nixa, died Monday, July 26, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born March 20, 1904 in Highlandville, the daughter of Willie and
Julia Melton. She was a homemaker and member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Mrs.
Finch was preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce Wells, and her second husband,
George Finch; a sister, Lois White, and her parents. Survivors include her daughter, Joe.
Bitting, and her husband, Gene, Everton; two sisters, Opal Folks, Lawrence, Kan., and
Pearl Gentry, Meridian, Idaho; four grandchildren, James Johnson, Kansas City, Kan.,

Ralph Johnson Jr., Bonner Springs, Kan.; Connie Kay Peditgrew, Shawnee Mission,
Kan., Cathy Jo Johnson, Kansas City; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held Thursday, July 29, at Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu and Doug Fox officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in care of
Adams Funeral Home.
Finch, Harold W. 17 Jan 1922 - 2 Mar 2005 SN-L 4 Mar 2005
[Note: married 1947 Vivian E. 15 Jan 1923 - 4 Sep 2005]
Harold W. Finch, 83, Nixa, Mo., passed away at 7:35 p.m. March 2, 2005, in Cox
South. He was an Army Air Corp Veteran of World War II and a retired cartographer. He
was past regional president of the Airstream Club. He is survived by his wife of 58 years,
Vivian; son, Warren Finch and wife, Carol of Nixa; grandson, Chris and wife, Rose of St.
Louis; son, Richard D. Finch and wife, Diana of Bloomington, Ill.; grandchildren, Molly,
Amanda, and John of Bloomington, Ill.; and stepfather, Orla Womack of Springfield.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Greenlawn North with
burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Finch, Ollie Belle (Bowers) 1885 - 26 Apr 1962 CCCR 3 May 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Allen & Mary Etta (Lewis) Bowers; married 27 Dec 1905 Walter
Glendon Finch 12 Aug 1884 - 15 Dec 1952]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie B. Finch, 76, who died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday,
April 26, at her home in Ozark. after a long illness, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Chaffin Chapel with Rev. Harold Hurst and Rev. Wm. White officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery. She was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church and the Ozark
Book Club. Survivors include two sons, George of Nixa and Hal of Chicago; a daughter,
Mrs. Ina Collins of Ozark; two brothers, Jack Bowers of Lincoln, Neb. and Lloyd Bowers
of Pierson, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Charles Day of Ozark and eight grandchildren.
Finch, Vivian E. 15 Jan 1923 - 4 Sep 2005 SN-L 7 Sep 2005
[Note: married Harold W. Finch, Sr.]
Vivian E. Finch, 82, Nixa, passed away at 3:57 p.m., Sept. 4, 2005, at Manor
Care. Mrs. Finch was born Jan. 15, 1923, in Greene County, Mo. She was a homemaker
and a member of the Airstream Club. Beloved wife of the late Harold W. Finch, Sr.;
loving mother of two sons, Warren Finch and wife, Carol, of Nixa, and Richard Finch
and wife, Diana, of Bloomington, Ill.; grandchildren, Chris and wife, Rose, of St. Louis,
Mo., Molly, Amanda, and John Finch of Bloomington, Ill.; and a host of family and
friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North with visitation from 12 to 1 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Ave., Floor
17, Chicago, IL 60601-7633. The family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care for
all of the loving care they gave Vivian.
Finch, Walter Glendon 12 Aug 1884 - 15 Dec 1952 CCR 26 Dec 1952

[Note: Son of George & Lucy Finch; married 27 Dec 1905 Ollie Belle Bowers 1885 - 26
Apr 1962]
Walter Glendon Finch, son of George and Lucy Finch, was born Aug. 12, 1884, at
North Loup, Nebr. and passed away at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 1952 at Ozark at the age of 68
years, four months and three days. He grew to manhood in Valley County, Nebraska, and
was married to Ollie Belle Bowers Dec. 27, 1905 at Ord, Nebr. To this union were born
three children, Ina Collins of Ozark, George of Willard and Harold of Dallas, Tex., seven
grandchildren; one grandson, Russell Finch is in the armed forces in Camp Polk, La. He
attended the United Brethren Church in Nebraska with his family and was a lover of
music. singing with the church choir and quartet, His main thought was of his loving wife
and family. His last two years were spent in retirement with his wife in Ozark, a
community he had learned to love, because of the kindness of his host of friends. He
leaves to mourn his going besides his family, two brothers and four sisters, all of
California, and many other relatives and friends.
Finder, Brigid Henrietta (Boeckmann) 21 Oct 1915 - 25 Dec 2005 SN-L 28 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Ferdinand and Johanna (Dickneite) Boeckmann; married 7 Oct 1940
Hugo Adolph Finder]
Brigid Henrietta (Boeckmann) Finder, 90, of Billings, Missouri, died at 1:30 p.m.
on Christmas Day at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, following a short
illness. She was born on October 21, 1915, to Ferdinand and Johanna (Dickneite)
Boeckmann in Koeltztown, Mo. Brigid was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church.
She left home as a young woman to work as a housekeeper for St. Mary's Hospital in St.
Louis, then as a nanny for a family in Southeast Mo. She married Hugo Adolph Finder on
October 7, 1940, at Sacred Heart Church in Wilhelmina, Mo. To this union 10 children
were born, while rearing her children, she nurtured their friends and playmates. After
moving to Billings she went to work as a housekeeper for St. John's Hospital in
Springfield, Mo. She left St John's to become active in the Foster Parent program. She
and Hugo were foster parents for 10 years. Brigid was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Dolph; two brothers, Clarence Boeckmann and Fred Boeckmann; two
sisters, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" and Sister Mary Xavier Boeckmann; two sons,
Christopher Kevin Finder and John Gregory Finder; and two grandsons, Christopher Lee
Finder and Terence Finder. Brigid is survived by three sisters, Katherine Bader, of
Glennonville and Margaret Finder, of Campbell, Mo., Sr. Benedicta Boeckmann OSB., of
Jonesboro, Ark. She is also survived by five sons: Adolph J. (Linda) Finder, of Friestatt,
Mo., Philip (Kay) Finder, of Pensacola, Fla., Terry (Phyllis) Finder, of Windsor, Mo.,
Michael (Cindy) Finder, of Collinsville, Okla., and Patrick (Teresa) Finder, of Mexico,
Mo.; three daughters, Mary I. Burgess, of Bono, Ark., Amelia J. (Jerry) Vermule, of
Billings, Mo., and Cheri (Carl) Weirich, of Bourbon, Mo.; 30 grandchildren; 33 greatgrand children; seven step great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings,
Mo., on Thursday Dec. 29, 2005, and interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m.
tonight, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the local
St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Fink, John Berg 6 Apr 1868 - 14 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Joseph & Elizabeth (Beecher) Fink; married 15 Jan 1903 Mary Ellen
Loveland 15 Oct 1884 - May 1971]
John Berg Fink was born in Milwaukee county Wisconsin, April 6, 1968, and
departed this life Nov. 14, 1948, at the age of 80 years, 7 months, and 8 days. He was
united in marriage to Mary Ellen Loveland Jan. 15, 1903. To this union were born four
daughters, Mrs. W.E. Holt of Conway, Mo., Mrs. Lester Swearengin of Sparta, Mo., Mrs.
Oscar Schellert of Joplin, Mo., and Mrs. Eddie Sipes of Stillwater, Okla.; one son, Lewis
Fink of Bruner, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; one brother, P.J. Fink of Oshkosh, Wis., one halfbrother, W.F. Foster of Elkhead, Mo. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 16, at
Bruner, with burial in Bruner cemetery under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Finkbiner, Maggie (Bostic) 12 Dec 1900 - 1 Nov 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Arminda (Wells) Bostis; married 10 Dec 1921 Vernon
Finkbiner]
Maggie Finkbiner 91, Ozark died Sunday, Nov 1, in Cox Medical Center North,
Springfield. She was born Dec 12, 1900, in Christian County to Charles and Arminda
Bostic. She married Vernon Finkbiner on Dec 10, 1921. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Vernon in 1987. Survivors include two daughters, Priscilla Johnson,
Springfield and Betty Lee Hyten, East Peoria, Ill; a son Charles Finkbiner, Springfield; a
sister, Shrilda Woods, Ozark; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services
were held Friday, Nov. 6 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with 6he Rev. Claude
Barkley Officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery.
Finnern, LaRue (McDowell) McCann 5 Jun 1925 – 1 Aug 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of Otto & Clara (Wilson) McDowell; married ? McCann; married 1993
Les Finnern]
LaRue McDowell Finnern, age 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August
1, 2000 in her daughter's home. She was born June 5, 1925 in Reeds Springs and was the
daughter of Otto and Clara Wilson McDowell. She and Les Finnern were married in
1993. Survivors include: Her husband, Les; seven children, David McCann and his wife
Mary Seattle, Wa., Jan Mansker and her husband Mike, Branson, John McCann and his
wife Shirley, Nixa, Mark McCann and his wife Christina, Springfield, Annie Greene,
Ozark, James McCann and his wife Beverly, San Jose, Ca, and Daniel McCann,
Springfield; thirty-three grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; a sister and brother,
both of California; other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral was Friday, August 4,
in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Finney, Clara Ova (Marlin) 25 Apr 1922 - 7 Feb 2007 SN-L 9 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of John & Phebe Jane (McHaffie) Marlin; married 19 Aug 1939 Henry
Ermal Finney 19 Jul 1903 - 4 Aug 1978]
Clara O. Finney, 84, Chadwick, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral

Home, Ozark. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
AND
Finney, Clara Ova (Marlin) 25 Apr 1922 - 7 Feb 2007 SN-L 10 Feb 2007 & CCH-N
14 Feb 2007
Clara O. Finney, 84, Chadwick, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 7,
2007, in Ozark Nursing Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Clara was born
April 25, 1922, in Bruner the daughter of John and Pheba Jane (McHaffie) Marlin. On
August 19, 1939, Clara and Henry Ermal Finney were united in marriage at Sparta,
Missouri. Clara was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a dedicated homemaker
for her family. She was a talented quilt maker and a member of the Chadwick Friendship
Quilting Club. She also held the title of "Grandma Chadwick" for several years and
participated in the town's annual Railroad Days event. She planted and grew large
vegetable gardens and spent countless hours canning her surplus. Clara loved attending
area churches and was a member of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by
her husband Ermal in 1978, a sister, a brother, a son, a daughter, three granddaughters,
two grandsons, a great-grandson, and two half-brothers. Clara is survived by three sons
and their spouses, Dale and Shirley Finney, of Sparta; Daniel and Cindy Finney, of
Springfield; David and Danetta Finney, of Chadwick; two daughters Sue Petersen and
husband, Carl, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Wanda Gideon, of Chadwick; a stepdaughter,
Rose Miller; a brother, Arthur Marlin; a sister, Maggie Estes; 19 grandchildren; 41 greatgrandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; one step great-great-granddaughter; and
many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 10, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gene
Ridings officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Finney, Cora Alice (Fowler) 27 Nov 1885 - 19 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: married William Robert Finney]
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Finney, 93, Sparta, were held last Saturday in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark. The Rev. Sam Jordan officiated. Burial was in the Sparta
Cemetery. Mrs. Jordan died Sept. 19 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long
illness. She was a native of Mississippi and had lived in Lawrence and Christian Counties
for years. Mrs. Finney was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Anna Sawyer, Duncan, Okla. and Mrs. Alma Grant, Springfield; a
brother, Jesse Fowler, Clarksville, Tenn.; four grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Finney, James Edward “Edd” 29 Nov 1880 - 28 Feb 1965 CCR 4 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of James Daniel "Jim" & Nancy Adeline Jane (Davis) Finney; married
Melinda Ann "Millie" Fletcher 24 Oct 1880 - 16 Jun 1970]
Funeral services for J. E. “Edd” Finney, 84, who died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday in his
home in Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.. Tuesday in the Chadwick Baptist Church. The Rev.
Roy Shipman officiated and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris
of Ozark. Mr. Finney, a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church, is survived by his wife,
Millie; two sons, Dorsey, Fairfax, Okla and Ermel, Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie

Sawyers and Miss Nora Finney, both of Fairfax, Okla, and Mrs. Etta Corwine, Chadwick;
eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild.
Finney, Melinda Ann “Millie” (Fletcher) 24 Oct 1880 - 16 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun
1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. & Flora A. (Dorland) Fletcher; married James Edward
Finney 29 Nov 1880 - 28 Feb 1965]
Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Finney, 89, of Chadwick were at 2 p.m. today at
the Chadwick Baptist Church, the Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev. Ivan Tatum
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mrs. Finney, a lifelong resident of Chadwick, died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church. She is survived by two
sons, Dorsey of Fairfax, Okla. and Ermal of Chadwick; two brothers, Frank Fletcher of
Taneyville and Bert Fletcher of East St. Louis, Ill.; three sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Fletcher of
Chadwick, Mrs. Ida Owens of Springfield and Mrs. Hattie Woods of Kingston, Okla.;
eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Finney, William Robert 29 Nov 1880 - 11 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
[Note: Son of , James Daniel "Jim" & Nancy Adeline Jane (Davis) Finney; married Cora
Alice Fowler 27 Nov 1885 - 19 Sep 1979]
Funeral services for William Robert Finney, 76, who died on August 11 at his
home in Sparta were held August 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sparta Christian Church with the
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Finney came to the Chadwick community at the age of nine
years, where he resided until going to Lawrenceburg where he lived 15 years. Survivors
include his wile, Mrs. Cora Alice Finney of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Anna Sanders
of Velma, Okla and Mrs. Alma Grant of Springfield; four grandchildren and one great
grandchild; one brother, Ed Finney of Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Sawyers and
Miss Nora Finney of Fairfax, Okla. and Mrs. Etta Corwine of Chadwick.
Firestone, Neta Mae (Junkins) 30 Apr 1919 - 12 Mar 2005 SN-L 15 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Pearl (Hoover) Junkins; married H. Glenn Firestone]
Neta Mae Firestone, 85, Springfield, Mo., passed away after a short illness, on
March 12, 2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo. Neta was born April 30, 1919,
in Topeka, Kan., to the late Frank and Pearl (Hoover) Junkins. She lived her youth in
Willard, Mo., and most of her life in Springfield with her late husband of 60 years, H.
Glenn Firestone. Neta was a member of Campbell United Methodist church, where she
was an active member of the choir, ladies groups and Sunday School. In addition to her
parents, and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Junkins. Neta is
survived by a son, Ron Firestone and wife, Martha, Springfield, Mo.; son, Dennis
Firestone and wife, Paula, Shelbyville, Ky.; five grandchildren, Mary Ellen Karlson and
husband, Tom, Skokie, Ill., Christopher Firestone, Brooklyn, N.Y., Nathan Firestone,
Springfield, Mo., Douglas Firestone, Gulf Shores, Ala., and Lieutenant Commander
Stephen Firestone, U.S. Navy and his wife, Roma, New Orleans, La.; two greatgrandchildren, Cade and Caroline Firestone, New Orleans, La.; a twin sister, Nona Dodd
and husband, Joe, and their family in Danville, Calif.; a number of nephews and nieces;

and a host of longtime friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16,
2005, in the Gorman Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with the Rev. Bruce Davis officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to Campbell United Methodist Church, 1747
E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.
Fish, Charles Robert 17 Nov 1925 - 17 Aug 2003 SN-L 19 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Earnest & Lettie (Hicks) Fish; married 26 Dec 1946 Wilma Naugle]
Charles Robert Fish, the son of Earnest and Lettie Hicks Fish, was born in
Springfield, Missouri, on November 17, 1925 and passed away at Baxter Regional
Medical Center in Mountain Home, Arkansas on August 17, 2003 at the age of 77 years
and 9 months. On December 26, 1946 he was united in marriage to Wilma Naugle in
Mountain Home, Arkansas, who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Jalana Jenkins
and husband, Kenny, of Sparta, Missouri; and one son, Randy E. Fish of Rolla, Missouri.
Additional survivors are two grandchildren, Keith and wife, Debbie Jenkins, of Sparta,
Missouri, and Jason Fish of Peace Valley, Missouri; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey
Jenkins, Bradley Jenkins, and Nicole Jenkins all of Sparta, MO, and Caleb Surrette of
Peace Valley, MO; sister-in-law, Perna Hailey; special nieces, nephews, great and greatgreat nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his
infant son and daughter, Terry Kevin and Sherry Jean; his parents, Earnest Fish and
Lettie Hicks Fish (who died during childbirth); also his grandparents, Robert and Laura
Hicks, who raised him in their home from birth; grandson, Ken Jenkins; mother-in-law,
Mae Naugle; and brother-in-law, Robert Hailey. He graduated from the College of
Mortuary Science in St. Louis, Missouri, and became a licensed mortician and funeral
director, having worked at that profession for 44 years for the Clinkingbeard Funeral
Homes in Gainesville and Ava, Missouri. He also served as the Ozark County Coroner
for many years. He was a veteran and served in World War II in Company A, 61st
Armored Infantry Battalion 10th Armored Division, under the command of General
George Patton. He was a charter member of the Gainesville Lions Club and a faithful
member of the Church of Christ. He and his wife, Wilma, owned and operated the
business "Wilma's Apple Dolls" for many years and he truly enjoyed playing Ozark
Mountain Folk Music. Charles loved to visit with friends and family and walk his dog,
Pieree. Visitation will be today, August 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Gainesville,
Missouri. Burial will follow in Wasola in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
AND
Fish, Charles Robert 17 Nov 1925 - 17 Aug 2003
Charles Robert Fish, the son of Earnest and Lettie Hicks Fish, was born at
Springfield, on Nov. 17, 1925, and died at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain
Home, AR on Aug. 17, 2003, at the age of 77 years and nine months. On Dec. 26, 1946,
he was united in marriage to Wilma Naugle, at Mt. Home, Ark., who survives. Also
surviving is one daughter, Jalana Jenkins and husband Kenny, Sparta, and one son,
Randy E. Fish, Rolla. Survivors also include two grandchildren, Keith and wife Debbie
Jenkins, Sparta, and Jason Fish, Peace Valley; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey Jenkins,
Bradley Jenkins, and Nicole Jenkins all of Sparta, and Caleb Surrette, Peace Valley; and
sister-in-Law Perna Hailey; special nieces; nephews; great and great-great nieces and

nephews; cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his infant son and
daughter, Terry Kevin and Sherry Jean; his parents, Earnest Fish and Lettie Hicks Fish,
who died during childbirth; his grandparents, Robert and Laura Hicks, who raised him in
their home from birth; grandson Ken Jenkins; mother-in-law Mae Naugle and brother-inlaw Robert Hailey. Fish graduated from the College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis,
and became a licensed mortician and funeral director and worked in that profession for 44
years for the Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes at Gainesville and Ava. He also served as the
Ozark County Coroner for many years. He was a veteran and served in World War II in
Company A, 61st Armored Infantry Battalion 10th Armored Division under the
command of General George Patton. He was a charter member of the Gainesville Lions
Club and a faithful member of the Church of Christ. He and his wife, Wilma, owned and
operated the business "Wilma's Apple Dolls" for many years, and he truly enjoyed
playing Ozark Mountain folk music. Fish loved to visit with friends and family and walk
his dog, Pieree. Services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 20 at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home at
Gainesville. Burial was at Wasola in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
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2003
Fisher, LaDonna Mae 21 Nov 1906 - Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: married Horace C. “Jimmy” Fisher]
Mrs. LaDonna Mae Fisher, 69, of Route 9, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday in her home
after a short illness. Mrs. Fisher had been a resident of Springfield for 25 years and was
associated with her husband who operated Fisher’s Hiboy and Fisher’s Steak House. She
was a member of King’s Way Methodist Church and secretary of Missouri Prayer Band.
Survivors include her husband, H. C. “Jimmy”; one son, Jack of Tuba City, Ariz.; two
daughters, Mrs. Suzette Rogers and Mrs. Elizabeth Garrett, both of Springfield; four
sisters, Mrs. Theo VandiVeer, also of Route 9, Mrs. Velma Johnson of Des Plaines, Ill.,
Mrs. Mabel Hillock of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Mrs. Vermelta Scott of Midland, Tex.
and six grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Rivermonte Chapel with the
Rev. Gene Atkins officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Fisher, Nelse 1861 - 2 Mar 1936
Nelse Fisher, age 74, died Monday, March 2, 1936. He united with the Christian
Church at Highlandville 40 years ago. He leaves 1 brother, Joe Fisher of CA, 2 sisters,
Myrtle Arnold, of Springfield, and Mrs. Ida Davis of Highlandville, besides a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Jones cemetery Tuesday,
March 3 at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Harding of Nixa. Burial was made under the
direction of the B.C. Klepper Funeral home. Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Fisher, Paul “Boy” 25 Jul 1892 - 8 Mar 1972 CCR 16 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: married Callie]
Paul Fisher, 79, of Rockaway Beach, lifelong resident of Taney County, died
Wednesday morning at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of two years. He
was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church.
Survivors include his wife, Callie; a son, Ross, of Independence, a sister, Mrs. Anna
Browning, Rockaway Beach; a stepson, Lance Keithley, Orlando, Fla.; and three
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday in

Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church south of Ozark with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Memorial Park at Branson under direction of Clarkson of Forsyth.
Fisher, Ruby Fern 1913 - 6 Jan 2006 SN-L 8 Jan 2006
Mrs. Ruby Fern Fisher, 92, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on January 6, 2006,
in Christian Health Care at Nixa, Mo. She was preceded in death by one sister and two
brothers. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Jeanene Fisher of
Highlandville, Mo.; one sister, Jewel Stevenson of Marissa, Illinois; three grandchildren,
five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, 2006, in Ozarks Memorial Park
Cemetery, Branson, Mo., under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Friends
may call from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Online condolences can be
made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Fisher, William Robert “Bob” 17 Oct 1921 - 30 Oct 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
[Note: Son of Clarence & Mary Fisher; married Ruth]
William R. “Bob” Fisher, 71, Nixa died Friday morning, Oct. 30, in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Oct. 17, 1921, in Herrin, Ill. to Clarence and Mary Fisher. He
was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, where he served as Sunday School director
for 13 years. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps in World War II and was a member of
Friend Lodge A. F. and A. M. He is survived by his wife, Ruby, of the home; a daughter,
Dana Lee Martin, Malvern, Ark; three grandchildren, Tamara Lynn Carlile, Frankfort,
Ind; Brian William Martin and Shalon Lee Martin, Malvern, Ark; a brother, Gene Fisher,
Collinsville, ILL; and a sister, Betty Domescik, Collinsville, Ill. Services were held
Monday, Nov. 2 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Fisk, Ethel D. (?) Gay 23 Jan 1894 - 6 Aug 1988 OH 11 Aug 1988
Ethel D. Fisk, 94, of Ozark, died at 2:30 pm Aug 6 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Services for Mrs. Fisk were held at 1 pm Wednesday at the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with E. J. Hampton officiating. Graveside services followed at Sounder Cemetery,
Wassola. Mrs. Fisk, a native of Ozark County, had resided in several western states for
much of her early life. She returned to Missouri in 1945, and was living in Ozark at the
time of her death. She is survived by two sons, Warren A. Gay, Phoenix, AZ, and Don O.
Gay, Granite City, IL; four daughters, Vivian Allen, Ozark, Grace Mills, Columbia,
Louise Sykes, Vancouver, WA, and Bea Brandenburger, Springfield; 13 grandchildren;
10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one sister, Mrs. Vada
Bennett, Wassola.
Fitch, Nellie (Calloway) 8 Aug 1887 - 14 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Hotten & Nancy C. (Morris) Calloway]
[Note: apparently an error on parents of Nora “Birdie” Boyd - same birthdate & residence
as Nora (Calloway) Boyd]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Fitch, 74 of Springfield, who died Wednesday,
Feb. 14 at St. John’s Hospital after a lingering illness, were held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in
the Klingner Chapel, with Walter Billingsley officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery

near Sparta. She was a member of the Broadway and Madison Church of Christ in
Springfield.. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nora Boyd of Kansas City; one stepson,
Joe W. Fitch of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Uns Hamel of Greensboro, N. C.; and
several nieces and nephews.
Fitzgerald, Emra Floyd 16 Mar 1923 - 26 Mar 1996 CCH-N 30 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Walter & Stella (Lakey) Fitzgerald; married 27 Oct 1951 Betty Jo
Swearengin]
Emra Floyd Fitzgerald, age 73, of Sparta, died Tuesday, March 26, 1996 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born March 16, 1923 in Seymour and
was the son of Walter and Stella (Lakey) Fitzgerald. He was a World War II veteran. On
October 27, 1951 he was united in marriage to Betty Jo Swearengin. Mr. Fitzgerald lived
throughout his life in Douglas and Christian Counties, and was a self-employed truck
driver for many years. He was also employed by FASCO Industries. His parents preceded
him in death as well as a brother, Merman Fitzgerald. Survivors include: his wife, Betty
Fitzgerald; a brother, Herman Fitzgerald and his wife, Lois, Davenport, Iowa; eight
sisters, Vonice Rose and her husband, Jim, Bonnie Williams and her husband, Carl, and
Nola Gifford, all of Ava, Zora Fitzgerald, Stella Fitzgerald, and Erma Lee Lupton and her
husband, Jim, all of Seymour, Genevieve Wallace and her husband, Lester, Davenport,
Iowa, and Doris Wood and her husband, Bob, Long Lane; nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Kenneth Lupton
officiating. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery.
Fitzpatrick, Carl H. 4 Oct 1905 - 8 Feb 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
[Note: son of Marshall & Minnie Fitzpatrick; married 16 May 1925 Mamie]
Carl H. Fitzpatrick, 84, Nixa, the son of Marshall and Minnie Fitzpatrick, died in
his home Thursday, Feb. 8, 1990, after a long illness. He was born in Christian County
Oct. 4, 1905. He was a retired Frisco Railroad machinist and a farmer. He was a member
of the Nixa Church of Christ, where he had served as a deacon and elder for 22 years. He
is survived by his wife, Mamie, to whom he was married May 16, 1925; three sons,
Roger and his wife, Beulah, Nixa, J.D. and his wife, Vera, Republic, and Jack and his
wife, Peggy, Forsyth; one daughter, Lalia Thomas and her husband, Frank, Ozark; one
sister, Faye Reigert, Springfield; two brothers, Earl of Springfield, and Loren of Nixa;
eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his
grandson, Randy Fitzpatrick. Services were Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with
Winford Lee officiating. Burial was at Payne Cemetery, south of Springfield.
Fitzpatrick, Dewey L. 1 Jun 1898 - 20 Nov 1967
CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Marshall S. & Minnie Ellen (Doran) Fitzpatrick]
Dewey L. Fitzpatrick, 69, a native of Nixa, died at his home in South Bend, Ind.
Monday morning. Mr. Fitzpatrick, who was a hair dresser and cosmetologist, is survived
by three brothers, Earl, Carl and Loren, all of Nixa; and one sister, Mrs. Faye Sissel of
Springfield. Services will be announced by Harris of Nixa.
AND
Fitzpatrick, Dewey L. 1 Jun 1898 - 30 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Marshall S. & Minnie Ellen (Doran) Fitzpatrick]

Funeral services for former Nixa resident Dewey L. Fitzpatrick, 69, South Bend,
Ind. were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Fred Jackman
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Fitzpatrick, Dora D. (Faught) 5 Aug 1903 - 23 Jan 1997 CCH-N 29 Jan 1997
[Note: Daughter of Zachary & Martha Jane (Maynard) Faught; married 1921 Hazel
Marshall Fitzpatrick]
Dora D. Fitzpatrick, the daughter of Zack and Jane Maynard Faught, was born
August 5, 1903. She passed away Thursday, January 23, 1997, in Nixa Park Care Center,
following a lengthy illness. She was 93. Dora was born in Christian County and was a
lifelong resident of the Nixa area She was a homemaker and a member of the Nixa First
Baptist Church. Dora Faught and Hazel Fitzpatrick were united in marriage in 1921. To
this union two sons were born. Together they were privilege to share 35 years. Hazel
preceded her in death in 1956. Also preceding her was a grandson, Jon Fitzpatrick.
grandson, She is survived by two sons, Wallace Fitzpatrick and Charlie Fitzpatrick, both
of Nixa; two grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and 4 step greatgrandchildren; 2 brothers, Burl Faught, Springfield and Cletus Faught, Nixa; 1 sister,
Clara Wright, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held
on Saturday January 25, 1997, in Payne Cemetery, Nixa, with Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Services were held under the direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home,
Ash Grove.
Fitzpatrick, Earl Samuel 21 Nov 1903 - 28 Dec 1990
Earl Fitzpatrick, 87, Nixa, died Friday evening in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield MO following a short illness. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born 21 Nov 1903 in Nixa
to Marshall and Minnie L Bolin Fitzpatrick. He lived most of his life in Nixa and was a
member of First Baptist Church of Nixa. He retired from the Frisco Railroad, He was
preceded in death by his Wife, Austa Mae, in 1982. Survivors include two sons, Bill and
his wife Joretta of Nixa, and Marshall and his wife Betty of also of Nixa; a brother,
Loren Fitzpatrick of Nixa; a sister, Faye Reigert, of Springfield; a special friend, Eva
Goforth, of Springfield, five grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church of Nixa with
the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark MO. Contributed by Becky
Schimek.
Fitzpatrick, James Marshall 21 Nov 1903 - 28 Dec 1990
James Marshall Fitzpatrick was born near Nixa, the son of Samuel Earl and Austa
Mae Whittington Fitzpatrick. On May 2 1944 he and Betty Joe Payne were married. Mr.
Fitzpatrick was a member of First Baptist Church of Nixa. He was employed by
Sportsman’s Shop for thirteen years as a mechanic. He had also been a bus driver for
Nixa Schools for twenty-two years. Survivors include: his wife, Betty; two sons, Sammie
Fitzpatrick and his wife Linda, and David Fitzpatrick, all of Nixa MO, a daughter Mary
Alice Wright and her husband Robert, Rogers, Arkansas; a brother, Billy Gene
Fitzpatrick and his wife, Joretta, Nixa; twelve grandchildren; and sixteen greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. In memory

of James Marshall Fitzpatrick born 3 March 1925 and passed away 16 December 1999.
Services; First Baptist Church, Nixa MO. 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 19 December 1999.
Officiating is Dr. Richard Eakins, and Rev. Charlie Allison. Music: "Old Rugged Cross"
"In The Garden" "Go Rest High On That Mountain", Charlie Driver, soloist, and Judy
McCain Pianist. Interment in Payne Cemetery. Adams Funeral Home Nixa MO. Info
from funeral card, Marcia Haworth. Contributed by Becky Schimek & Marcia Haworth.
Fitzpatrick, Jon Robert 2 Jul 1960 - 16 Sep 2006 SN-L 19 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Mellville E. & Virginia (Callaway) Fitzpatrick]
Jon Robert Fitzpatrick, age 46, of Nixa, went to be with the Lord, September 16,
2006. He died in his home. Jon was born July 2, 1960, at Burge Protestant Hospital in
Springfield, to Mellville E. and Virginia (Callaway) Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his
parents; his son, Dustin Tyler; three sisters, Sharon K. Smith and husband Howard,
Moberly, Janice E. Langford and husband, Michael, Pierce City, Linda J. Morris and
husband, Michael, Ozark; one niece; five nephews; and host of international HAM radio
friends. Jon attended grade school in Monett, Jr. High and High School in the Dayton,
Ohio area, and Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar. He confessed his faith in Christ
and was baptized in 2005. He attended Berwick Community Church in Pierce City. He
worked in sales, building construction, property appraisal and farming. Jon was advanced
in computer programming and HAM radio operation. For his service as a member of the
Republican Presidential Task Force with President George Bush, he was given the Medal
of Merit. In recent years, he lived with and cared for his parents. Visitation will be held at
10 a.m. Wednesday in South Haven Baptist Church with a memorial celebration at 11
a.m. with Pastor Michael Langford, Pastor Howard Smith, and Dr. J.R. Duncan
officiating. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. in Berwick Cemetery, near Pierce
City. Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Fitzpatrick, Laverne C. "Nud" 14 Apr 1902 - 24 Feb 1990 OH 1 Mar 1990
[Note: married June Lee]
Laverne C. "Nud" Fitzpatrick, 87, Ozark died Saturday, Feb. 24, 1990, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, following a long illness. Born in Greenfield, he had lived in
Ozark for 40 years. He was retired from the Empire District Electric Co. and was a
member of Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, June Lee Fitzpatrick, a
son, Charles Boyer, Garland, Texas; a nephew, Allen Fitzpatrick, Greenfield; four
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services
were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Fitzpatrick, Loren Kenneth
31 Jul 1915 - 26 Jan 1999
In memory of Loren Kenneth Fitzpatrick born 31 July 1915 and passed away 26
Jan 1999. Services Friday 29 January 1999, 10:30 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Officiating is Dr. Richard Eakins and Rev. Kenneth Bandy. Music: "Peace In The
Valley," Charles Driver, and "Amazing Grace" by Colette Young. Escorts are: Roger
Fitzpatrick, Bill Fitzpatrick, Wallace Fitzpatrick, Roger Campbell, Sr., Ted Nichols, Rick
Wiles, John Campbell, John Fitzgibbons. Honorary Escorts are: Bob Neal, Kenneth
Snow, Walden Magers, Bill Wagemenn, Jim Speake, Barney Munhollon, Bailey Hill,

W.E. Jones, Victor Wood, and Roy Goben. Interment at Payne Cemetery. Contributed
by Becky Schimek.
Fitzpatrick, Mamie (Bolin) 5 May 1909 – 3 May 1997 CCH-N 7 May 1997
Mamie Bolin Fitzpatrick, 87, Nixa, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South, following a short illness. She was born May 5, 1909, and was the daughter
of Isaac Marion and Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin. She lived throughout her life in the Nixa
area. On May 15, 1925, she married Carl Fitzpatrick. Her life was devoted to her husband
and family. The love she shared with her children and grandchildren will always be
remembered. Mrs. Fitzpatrick was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Preceding her
in death were: her husband, Carl, in 1990; her parents; a grandson, Randy Fitzpatrick;
four brothers, Dave, Steve, Alva, and Charlie Bolin; and three sisters, Addie Fox, Appie
Walker, and Maurine Young. Survivors include: three sons and their wives, Roger and
Beulah Fitzpatrick, Nixa, J.D. and Zona Fitzpatrick, Republic, and Jack and Peggy
Fitzpatrick, Forsyth; a daughter and her husband, Lalia and Frank Thomas, Ozark; eight
grandchildren, Jayne Fitzpatrick, David, Ronnie, and Carl G. Fitzpatrick, Arthur
Fitzpatrick, Debbie Peterson, and Max and Donald Thomas; and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral
Home, 109 North Truman Boulevard, Nixa, with Winford C. Lee officiating. Burial will
be in Payne Cemetery, north of Nixa.
Fitzpatrick, Marie (?) Boyer 2 Aug 1897 - Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: married L. C. “Nud” Fitzpatrick]
Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Fitzpatrick, 81, Ozark, were held Wednesday in
the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery, Springfield. A native of Everton, Mrs. Fitzpatrick lived for several years in
Greenfield and Springfield before moving to Ozark in 1950. She was a member of the
Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, L. C. “Nud”; one daughter, Mrs.
Wanda Thomas, Springfield; one son, Charles Boyer of Garland, Texas; four
grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Fitzpatrick, Marshall Hazel 1900 - 31 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Marshall Hazel Fitzpatrick, 56, who died December 31 at his
farm home near Nixa, with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
under direction of Harris. For 18 years, he had been employed as a machinist with the
Frisco Railroad and also farmed. He was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Dora Faught Fitzpatrick; two sons, Charles D. Fitzpatrick of Olive
Branch, Miss, and Wallace Fitzpatrick of Tulsa, Okla; two grandchildren; five brothers,
Dewey Fitzpatrick of South Bend, Ind., Earl, Carl and Loren Fitzpatrick, all of Nixa and
Ed Gooch of Coffeyville, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Faye Sissel and Mrs. Ella Larkins both
of Springfield.
Fitzpatrick, Sidney Sheridan 11 Sep 1881 - 23 Mar 1949 CCR 31 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of Michael & Jane (Ragsdale) Fitzpatrick; married Jessie May Peck]
Sidney Sheridan Fitzpatrick, 68, died Wednesday, March 23, at his home in
Springfield, MO. His parents were the late Michael and Jane Fitzpatrick. He was united

in marriage to Jessie May Peck, who survives. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Eliza
Lassley of Fresno, CA and Mrs. Lizzie Carr of Springfield. He was a long time member
of the Methodist church at Spring Hill. Funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon at the West Finley church by Rev. Silvey Howard with burial in the cemetery
nearby under direction of the Chaffin Funeral home of Ozark.
Fitzpatrick, Wallace "Wally" 17 Feb 1924 - 19 Jul 1999 CCH-N 28 Jul 1999
Wallace "Wally" Fitzpatrick, 75, of Reeds Spring died Monday, July 19, 1999,
near his home. He was born February 17, 1924 in Nixa, and was the son of Hazel and
Dora (Faught) Fitzpatrick. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mr. Fitzpatrick lived in Oklahoma for several years, and retired as a Postal Carrier. On
December 9, 1987 he and Doris were married. He was a member of the Kimberling City
V.F.W. and Elks Lodge #409 in Springfield. Survivors include: His wife, Doris; a
brother, Charles Dean Fitzpatrick, Nixa; a stepson, Charles Yocum and his wife Nola,
Fair Grove: a stepdaughter, Karen Hoaglin, Fair Grove: four step-grandchildren: a
nephew and niece, Mark and Lisa; aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death
by his parents and a nephew. Visitation was 7-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. By his request, Mr. Fitzpatrick was cremated. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or
the American Diabetes Association.
Fitzpatrick, William 1966 - 5 May 1961 CCR 11 May 1961 p4
William Fitzpatrck, 94, longtime resident of Dade County, died at his home
Friday morning following a two-year illness. He is survived by three sons, Lack,
Greenfield, Tom,. Monrovia, Calif., and Nud, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Leta Farmer, Webb
City and one grandson and two great grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at
the Allison Chapel in Greenfield with the Rev. Tom Procter officiating. Burial was in
Greenfield Cemetery.
Flanagan, Julia G. (Budde) Rufer 3 May 1912 - 31 Dec 2006 SN-L 2 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of August & Marie Budde; married Raymond Rufer; married Raymond
Flanagan]
Julia G. Flanagan, 94, Billings, Mo., passed away Sunday morning, December 31,
2006, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville, Mo. She was born May 3, 1912, in
Monroe, Wisconsin, to August and Marie Budde. She was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Billings; a member of the Parish Council of Catholic Women, St. John's
Auxiliary, and a past volunteer at Mercy Villa in Springfield, Mo. Her parents, August
and Marie Budde, her brother, Raymond Budde, and her husbands, Raymond Rufer and
Raymond Flanagan, preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Dorothy and
Gordon LaBounty, Highland, Indiana, Budde and Karen Rufer, Micco, Fla., Donald and
Faith Rufer, Beloit, Wisconsin, and Roger and Marge Rufer, Billings, with whom she
made her home; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with
Father Bobby Manso officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The
casket will be closed at all times. Graveside services and burial will be in Tabor
Cemetery, Beloit, Wisc., with date to be announced later. There will be a prayer service

at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, with visitation to follow in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The
family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Joseph's Catholic Church,
Billings, for St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Flanigan, Dorothy (?) Gallant 25 Aug 1911 - 25 Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p9
[Note: married ? Gallant; married James Flanigan]
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Flanigan, 68, former Ozark resident, were held
in Zionsville, Ohio on Nov. 28, with burial in Lincoln Memory Gardens. Mrs. Flanigan
died Nov. 25. Among survivors are her husband, James of Zionsville, and two sons,
Frank Gallant and Patrick Flanigan, both of Ozark. Mr. and Mrs. Flanigan lived here for
two years before moving to Indiana.
Flanigan, Lelah M. (Jones) 29 Mar 1909 - 23 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
Mrs. Lelah M. Flanigan, 69 of Rt. 16, Springfield, died Jan. 23 in Springfield
Nursing Home. She was a member of the Brookline Baptist Church. Survivors include a
son, Darrell of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Johnson and Mrs. Juanita Johnson,
both of Republic and a brother, Roy Jones of Mansfield.
Flatness, Esther Jean (Citurs) 10 Jan 1924 - 25 Dec 1990 NN-E 3 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of Roman & Bessie (McAnally) Citurs; married 1 Jan 1946 LuVern E.
Flatness 1 Oct 1918 - 19 Dec 1995]
Esther Jean Flatness, 66, Sparta, died at 12:39 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1990, in her
home, after a long illness. Esther Jean Citurs Flatness was born Jan. 10, 1924, to Roman
and Bessie McAnally Citurs in Deer Creek Township, Worth County, Iowa. She attended
Worth County rural schools and graduated from Northwood High School in 1942. She
taught at Grove No. 4 Worth County School for four years. She married LuVern Flatness
Jan. 1, 1946, in Northwood Methodist Church. They farmed in Iowa for five years and in
1952 moved to Sparta, where they operated a dairy and beef farm for many years. She
was active in 4-H, PTA and was one of the first volunteers for Sparta Ambulance, serving
for 12 years. She became an EMT and trained many ambulance personnel in the
surrounding communities. She enjoyed many crafts and became known as Missouri's
Gourd Lady. She and her husband operated a shop in Silver Dollar City for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, Leon Citurs. She is survived by
her husband, LuVern, of the home; six children, Elizabeth Chalfant, Winchester, Ky.,
Larry, Strafford, Lea, Springfield, Laura McHaffie, Fordland, Edward, Sparta, and Linda
Shelton, Willard; 14 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Mary Johnson and
Ruby Harmon; brothers, Roman and Earl Citurs, all of Northwood, Iowa; numerous
nieces and nephews; many other relatives and a host of friends. Services were Friday in
Ozark Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert E. Brueck and the Rev. James Robinson
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery, under direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Flatness, LuVern Earl 1 Oct 1918 - 19 Dec 1995 CCH-N 27 Dec 1995
[Note: Son of Hans and Anna (Penderson) Flatness; married Esther Jean Citurs 10 Jan
1924 - 25 Dec 1990 ]

LuVern Earl Flatness, 77, Ozark, passed away Tuesday; Dec. 19, 1995 in his
home. LuVern was born Oct. 1, 1918, in Worth County, Iowa, the son of Hans and Anna
Penderson Flatness. He attended rural Worth County school, served in the U.S. Army
from 1941 to 1945 in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. He saw military action across
Germany until the end, he was a combat infantry man with the 45th Thunderbird Division
under Dwight D. Eisenhower. He married Esther J. Citurs Jan. 1, 1946, at the Northwood
Methodist Church. They farmed in Iowa 5 years before moving to Sparta in 1952 where
they operated a dairy and beef farm for many years. He also worked on highway construction jobs in South Missouri. He and his wife Esther worked several years in a craft
business at Silver Dollar City and across the U.S. He enjoyed playing cards with his
friends. He is preceded in death by: his wife, Esther, in 1990; his parents; and an infant
sister, Doris. Survivors include: three daughters, Elizabeth Chalfant and husband,
George, Winchester, Ky., Laura McHaffie and husband, Rick, Fordland, and Linda
Shelton,. and husband, Tim, Willard; three sons, Larry Flatness and wife, Sheila,
Strafford, Lea and wife, Teresa, Rogersville, and Edward and wife, Christine, Sparta; fifteen grandchildren; two great-grand-daughters; numerous nieces; nephews; friends and
relatives; and a special friend, Violet Kerns. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Friday,
Dec. 22, 1995, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Bill
Muench officiating. Burial followed in the Springfield National Cemetery. Visitation was
from 7 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday; in the funeral home.
Fleetwood, Clarence Edward 3 Feb 1921 - 11 Oct 2003 SN-L 13 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of William & Flora Fleetwood; married 1941 Leota]
Clarence Edward Fleetwood, 82, Springfield, died at St. John's Hospital on Oct.
11, 2003. The son of William and Flora Fleetwood, he was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Wright
County, Mo. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Sherrill
Dean and a sister, Sue Hepner. Clarence served as a staff sergeant and squad leader for
the 24th infantry division in WWII. He received many medals for valor in action. He
retired from Foremost Dairies after 30 years of service as a truck driver. He was a
member of Teamsters Local #245, and was a longtime member of College Street Baptist
Church. Later he and wife joined the North Nixa Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife of 62 years, Leota; one daughter and her husband Lois and Larry Gregory,
Springfield; one son, Bob Fleetwood, Nixa; one brother, Coy Fleetwood, Springfield; two
sisters, Dorothy Short and Geneva Henslee, both of Mansfield; four grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services will be at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Jerry
Francisco officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 7:30 to 8:30
p.m. today in the funeral home.
Fleetwood, Jasper William 14 Feb 1885 - 15 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
[Note: first name and birthdate different from in obit both form SSDI]
Services for William Fleetwood, 97, Fordland, father of Mrs. Daisy Knapp,
Fordland, were held Tuesday in the Fordland First Baptist Church with burial in the
Fordland Cemetery. Mr. Fleetwood died last Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a long
illness.

Fleharty, Ottie E. (Stutesmun) Nokes 3 Jun 1897 - Aug 1988 OH 1 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Rachel (Redman) Stutesmun; married 30 Mar 1918 Newton
Jasper “Jap” Nokes 31 Jul 1885 - 11 Aug 1948; married second Raymond Fleharty]
Ottie E. (Nokes) Fleharty, formerly of Nixa, died early in August in her home
community of Colusa, California. Services for Mrs. Fleharty were held Aug. 4 at the
McNary Memorial Chapel, Colusa, with the Rev. Monte Holloway officiating. Born June
3, 1897 in Nixa, Mrs. Fleharty had made her home in Colusa for many years. She was a
member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. Fleharty was preceded in death by five sons. Her
survivors include her husband, Raymond; and her children Merle Jaconetti, Colusa,
Trevo Lecce, Williams, California, Manford Nokes, Springfield, and Eula Keltner, Nixa;
21 grandchildren; and 33 great-grandchildren.
Fleitz, Judith Ellen (Atkins) 1942 - 29 Jun 1971 CCR 1 Jul 1971 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & ? (Clark) Atkins; married Nell Fleitz]
Ozark Woman Died in Crash
Mrs. Neil (Judithe Ellen) Fleitz, a resident of the Morisset mobile home park
north of Ozark on Rt. 2, was killed Tuesday morning in a two-car crash at Cherry Street
and Ingram Mill road in Springfield. Mrs. Fleits, 28, was enroute to her job at the Frisco
office at 7:15 a.m. when her car was reportedly driven into the path of an auto driven by
Michael August Habermehl, 17, of Springfield. Stop signs at the intersection had
apparently been removed from their posts and were found in a nearby ditch, SPringfield
police report. A resident of the Ozark area for three years, Mrs. Fleitz was a member of
the Cherry Street Baptist Church, Springfield. Services were at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday at
the church, with services and buriual at Indianapolis, Ind. She is survived by her husband
Neil; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Atkins, Indianpolis; a brother, William Atkins,
Columbus, Ohio and her maternal grandparents, Mr.and Mrs. Walter Clark, Indianpolis.
Fleming, David J., Jr. 28 Dec 1916 - 20 Jan 1997 CCH-N 22 Jan 1997
[Note: David and Katherine (Godfrey) Fleming, Sr.; married Della]
David J. Fleming, Jr., 80, Ozark, formerly of Bucyrus, Mo., died Monday,
January 20, 1997, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. David was born December 28, 1916
in Knoxville, Tenn., the son of David and Katherine (Godfrey) Fleming, Sr. He was a
retired electrician. He is survived by his brother, Ed Fleming, Reseda, Ca. He is preceded
in death by his parents and his wife, Della. No services are planned. An anatomical
donation has been made to the University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, Mo.
Fleming, Helen (Stanton) 28 Jul 1919 - 6 Mar 1997 CCH-N 8 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Francis & Teresa (Sharkey) Stanton; married 1 Jul 1939 William
Fleming
Helen Stanton Fleming, age 77, of Ozark died Thursday, March 6, 1997. She was
at home with her family near. She was born July 28, 1919 in Boston, Massachusetts and
was the daughter of Francis and Teresa (Sharkey) Stanton. On July 1, 1939 she married
William Fleming who preceded her in death in 1981. Before retirement Mrs. Fleming
was a manager for Lord and Taylor Department Store. She had worked as a volunteer for
the Ozark Senior Citizens Center and had created many special friendships there.
Survivors include: A daughter, Patricia Overly and her husband, Fred, Ozark; six

grandchildren, Johann Hyde, Elizabeth Stewart, Maryellen Guy, Patricia Washam,
Caroline Stewart, and Steven Overly; twelve great-grandchildren; and two brothers,
George Stanton, Wareham, Massachusetts, and Joseph Cullen, Quincy, Massachusetts. A
graveside funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. today in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark, with
Rev. Fred Overly officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Fleming, J. L. “Jack” 17 Jan 1913 - 28 Sep 1970 CCR 1 Oct 1970 p6
Funeral services for J. L. “Jack” Fleming, 57, of Nixa were at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. A second service
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Nave Funeral Home, Watertown, Tenn.. with burial
following in the Fairview Cemetery, Norene, Tenn. Mr. Fleming died at 2:50 a.m.
Monday in the Missouri State Sanatorium at Mt. Vernon. A retired clothing salesman,
Mr. Fleming moved to Nixa in 1961 from Mountain Grove. He was a member of the
Hurricane Baptist Church of Norene, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Erma; one son,
David A. Fleming of the home; two daughters, Miss Tammy Renea Fleming of the home
and Mrs. Beverly Suthers, Guymon, Okla.; one step daughter, Miss Peggy Hull, of the
home; one brother, Joe Fleming, Old Hickory, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Cecil Rice,
Watertown, Tenn.; and four grandchildren.
Fleming, Lorene Jewell Caroline (Wasson) 21 Sep 1903 - 1 Aug 1991 NN-E 8 Aug
1991
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Ellen (Estes) Wasson; married 17 Oct 1931 F. Ross
Fleming 15 May 1902 - 23 Jun 1985]
Lorene Jewell Caroline Wasson Fleming, 87, Nixa, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 1991,
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Sept. 21, 1903, in Nixa,
to William A. and Ellen Estes Wasson. She was the last of nine children of an early Nixa
family. She married F. Ross Fleming Oct. 17, 1931, and they made their home in Visalla,
Calif., where they were in the clothing business for many years. Upon retirement, they
came to Nixa to live in a new home on the farm that had been in the family for four
generations. After her husband's death in 1985, she continued to live in an apartment on
the same farm until her death. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include four nieces, Edith Carlson and Hattie Carter, Nixa, Joelien Paredes,
Tucson, Ariz., and Katie Lee Poage, El Paso, Texas; and five nephews, John M. "Jay"
Wasson and Wallace B. Shelton, Nixa, William A. "Bill" Wasson, Rogers, Ark., Dr. E.J.
Fitzgerald, Wichita, Kan., and J.W. Fitzgerald, Liberal, Kan. Services were Saturday in
Nixa Christian Church with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Burial was in Glenn
Cemetery, Nixa, under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Fletcher, Arch C. 3 May 1932 - 23 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
Arch C. Fletcher, 56, of Springfield, died at 1:40 a.m. Feb. 23 at Cox Medical
Center South. Memorial services for Mr. Fletcher were held Feb. 25 at the Greenlawn
Funeral Home South with the Rev. David McKay officiating. The body was cremated.
Burial was to follow in Springfield National Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Fletcher, a
retired distribution manager for Syntex, had lived in Springfield for more than 30 years.
He was a retired United States Air Force veteran, and was a member of both the Solomon

Masonic Lodge No. 271 and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. He is survived by a son,
Brent, of Nixa; a daughter; Tami Appleby, of Wells, Maine; two sisters, Marie Thompson
and Ethel Dills; and two grandchildren, Morgan Elizabeth Appleby and Logan Charles
Fletcher. Memorial contributions may be made to the, Shriners Children's Hospital or to
the American Heart Association.
Fletcher, Charles Edward 7 Dec 1931 – 30 Jul 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of William & Blanche Fletcher; married Sandra]
Charles Edward Fletcher, 68, Nixa, Mo., passed away at 4:50 p.m., Sunday, July
30, 2000 in his home. The son of William and Blanche Fletcher, Charles was born
Monday, December 7, 1931, in Jasper County, Arkansas. He grew up in Humansville,
Mo area and was a graduate of the Humansville High School. As a young man, Charles
served his country in the Army Airborne rangers Division during the Korean War. On
November 26, 1985, Charles was united in marriage to Sandra Jackson in Las Vegas,
Nevada, where they met and Charles lived for 31 years. They moved to Nixa in March of
1993 and in their short time here have made many dear friends. A Realtor with Century
21 Hometown Realty of Ozark, Charles was always willing to help people any way he
could. He will be remembered by his friends and family as "Doing good for people".
Charles was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his beloved wife,
Sandra, of the home; 3 stepdaughters; Susan Castle of Cincinnati, Oh.; Kelly Weiss of
Wichita Falls, Tx; and Toni Sutton of Irvine, Ca. Also surviving are his step-grandchildren: Alex Castle of San Francisco, Ca; Ben Castle of Cincinnati, Oh; Cassandra Strawn
of Denver, Co; Robert Weiss and James Weiss both of Wichita Falls, Tx. No services are
planned. Cremation was under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa, Mo. The Family
requests that memorial donations be made to St. John's Hospice Care, Marian Center Site,
1235 East Cherokee, Springfield, Mo. 65804.
Fletcher, Clara (Hull) Rodman 1 Nov 1911 - 2 Sep 1993 OH 8 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Bethena (Burkhart) Hull; married 1932 Charles Rodman who
died 1951; married ? Fletcher]
Clara Rodman Fletcher, 81, San Luis Obispo, Calif., died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1993
at her home. She was born Nov. 1, 1911 in Oldfield, the daughter of John and Bethena
Burkhart Hull. In 1932, she was united in marriage to Charles Rodman. In 1968, she
moved to Anaheim, Calif., where she was employed as seamstress supervisor for Catalina
Swimwear until retirement in 1967. She was a member of Eagles, Moose, and Elks
organizations. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, in 1951. Survivors
include her son and his wife, Kenneth and Leslie Rodman, Atascadero, Calif.; three
grandchildren, Mark Rodman, and his wife, Leslie, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Pamela
Keese, South Pasadena, Calif., and Christa Brown, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; a sister,
Eula Scroggins, Springfield; four great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were
held Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Oldfield Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Fletcher, Harold M. 31 Oct 1922 - 13 Oct 1979 OH 18 Oct 1979 p12
[Note: Son of ? & Emma (?) Fletcher; married Joan]

Services for Harold M. Fletcher, 56, Billings, were held Tuesday in Billings First
Christian Church with the Rev. Joe Howe officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery
under the direction of Meadors. Mr. Fletcher died about noon Saturday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after apparently suffering a heart attack. He was office manager of
Master-Jackson, Inc., Springfield, an Army Air Force veteran of World War II, and a
member of the Mountain Valley Baptist Church, Mountain Grove. Surviving are his wife,
Joan; three sons, Allen and Gary, both of the home, and Robert, Billings; three daughters,
Donna of the home, Mrs. Patsy Samsell, Springfield and Mrs. Teresa Wilson, Republic;
his mother, Mrs. Emma Fletcher, Mountain Grove; two brothers, Ocra, Mountain Grove
and Marshall, Raytown; a sister, Mrs. Exie Ussery, Norwood; and two grandchildren.
Fletcher, James William 22 Jun 1885 - 24 Apr 1962
CCR 26 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Joseph A. & Flora A. (Dorland) Fletcher; married Teldia Essary]
James William Fletcher, 76, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at his home in
Chadwick. Mr. Fletcher is survived by his wife, Teldie; two sons, Roy of Oklahoma and
James of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Bluchies of California and Mrs.
William Royce of Oklahoma; two brothers and four sisters. Adams and Monger of Ozark
will announce arrangements.
AND
Fletcher, James William
22 Jun 1885 - 24 Apr 1962
CCR 3 May 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph A. & Flora A. (Dorland) Fletcher]
Funeral services for James William Fletcher, 76, of Chadwick who died at 5:45
p.m. Wednesday, April 25 at his home, were held Sunday, April 28, in Chadwick Union
Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Adams & Monger of Ozark. He was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick and
Garrison communities and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Teldia, of the home; two sons, Roy of Muskogee,
Okla. and James of Wichita, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Eva Blankenship of Orosa, Calif.
and Mrs. Wilma Royce of Muskogee; two brother, Frank of Chadwick and Bert of St.
Louis; four sisters, Mrs. Ed. Finney and Mrs. Sylvia Fletcher of Chadwick; Mrs. Jim
Owens of Ash Grove and Mrs. Walter Woods of Kingston, Okla.; 11 grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
Fletcher, Joe 23 Mar 1923 - 5 May 1996 CCH-N 8 May 1996
[Note: Son of Frank & Martha (Fredrick) Fletcher; married 27 Oct 1943 Vivian Helen
Cobb]
Joe Fletcher, age 73, of Ozark, died Sunday, May 5, 1996, in his home. He was
born March 23, 1923 in Alpena, Arkansas, and was the son of Frank and Martha
(Fredrick) Fletcher. On October 27, 1943 he married Vivian Helen Cobb. He served his
country during World War II in the 17th Airborne Division and was seriously wounded
during the Battle of the Bulge, Muese River, January, 1945. He was a disabled veteran
and member of Orlan Smith Memorial #11, DAV Mr. Fletcher was a long time employee
of Native Wood Products in Ozark. Survivors include: His wife, Vivian; four children
and their spouses, Jim and Linda Fletcher, Ozark, Joyce and Randy Hale, Springfield,.
Donna and Dan Shively, Ozark, and Larry and Norma Fletcher, Sparta; five
grandchildren, Joel Fletcher, Melissa Hale, Augie Harper, Wendy Shively, and Stacy

Mayes; a great-grandchild, Sumer Fletcher; three sisters, Fairy Cobb, Sparta, Hazel
House, Fullerton, California, and Cathern Smith, Forsyth; and two brothers, David Ricky
Fletcher, Ozark, and Lonnie Fletcher, Forsyth. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, with military honors
provided by VFW Ritual Team, Post #7628.
Fletcher, Roscoe 28 Feb 1902 - 1 Dec 1977 OH 8 Dec 1977 p11
[Note: married Lillie; birth date from SSDI conflicts with obit]
OZARK - Services for Roscoe Fletcher, 77 of the Oakwood community
southwest of Chadwick in Christian County, were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel
here with burial in Clark Cemetery near Squires. Mr. Fletcher died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday
in Springfield Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. He was a native and longtime
resident of Squires. Surviving are his wife, Lillie; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Howard,
Chelan, Wash. and Mrs. Virgie Humbard, Bixby, Oklahoma; five sons, Cecil and Robert,
both of Garnett, Kan,, Dean, Rich Hill, Louie, Yakima, Wash. and Bernie, Great Bend,
Kan,; four stepsons, Eugene and Marvin Hale, both of Reeds Spring, and Delbert and
Cecil Hale, both of Springfield, two step-daughters, Mrs. Delores Dick, Springfield and
Mrs. Velma Long, Walnut Grove and 21 grandchildren
Flood, Ada (Stockstill) 28 Feb 1886 - 16 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Oct 1950
[Note: Daughter of Allen & Ingaboh May Stockstill]
Mrs. Ada Flood died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Cox, on Route
7, Springfield, at the age of 64. She was born on February 28, 1886, and was the daughter
of Allen and Ingaboh May Stockstill. She was a member of the Baptist church. She had
resided in Springfield the past 25 years. Other survivors besides the daughter, Mrs. Cox,
include four grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Lula Curbow of Rt. 1
Billings; and one brother, Willie Stockstill of 631 S. Nettleton, Springfield. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Pleasant View Baptist Church conducted
by the Rev. Leo Katchel. Burial was in Flood cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever.
Flood, Adelia "Dede" (Farmer) 13 Aug 1915 - 9 Mar 2005 SN-L 11 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Louis Newton & Grace Adelia (Monroe) Farmer; married 23 Oct
1936 Clifford Wasson Flood 8 Jun 1914 - 25 Sep 2003]
Adelia "Dede" Flood passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2005, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born August 13, 1915, the daughter of Louis Newton and
Grace Adelia (Monroe) Farmer. A lifelong Ozark resident, she graduated from Ozark
High School in 1933. On October 23, 1936, she and Clifford Wasson Flood were united
in marriage. Mrs. Flood was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ozark where
she served as nursery superintendent for many years, as well as secretary and treasurer.
She also served the church on various committees. Mrs. Flood was employed by
Christian County in several offices over the years. Survivors include: a daughter and sonin-law, Patty and Gary McDaniel, Ozark; grandchildren and their spouses, Mike and Lou
Ann Flood, Ozark, Peter and Brenda Flood, Olathe, Kansas, Jason and Erin Flood,
Kirksville, Keith and Michele McDaniel, Rogersville, Kevin McDaniel, Las Vegas,

Nevada, and Dana and Chuck Murfin, Sparta; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Zachary, and
Haley Flood, Kena and Jared Flood, Ryan and Aiden Flood, Chase and Trey McDaniel,
and Nathan, Nicholas and Marissa Murfin; sisters-in-law, Martha Flood, Dora Revel,
Vivian Farmer, Jean Workman, and Eloise Flood; a brother-in-law, Clyde Flood; nieces;
nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 67 years, Clifford, who died on September 25, 2003. She was also preceded
in death by a son, David Wesley Flood; two granddaughters, Nancy Ann McDaniel and
Kellie Flood; three sisters, Dorothy Moore, Mildred Workman, and Roxcena Deeds; three
brothers, Harold Farmer, L.N. Farmer, Jr. and Byrl Farmer; and her parents. The family
would like to extend a special thank you to Ozark Riverview Manor for their loving care.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13th in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Ozark
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark
Building Fund.
Flood, Charley 15 Feb 1910 - 24 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p12
HIGHLANDVILLE - Charley Flood, 67, Highlandville died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday
in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. He had lived in the Flood
community west of here all his life. Survivors include two brothers, Gilbert of
Highlandville and Dale of Veneta, Ore. and four sisters, Mrs. Betty Moody,
Highlandville, Mrs. Ethel Magers, Santee, Calif., Mrs. Reitha Wright, Clever and Mrs.
Flossie Leach, Lodi, Calif. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Flood, Clifford Wasson 8 Jun 1914 - 24 Sep 2003 SN-L 28 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Fountain & Plina Ophelia (Thompson) Flood; married 23 Oct 1936 Adelia
“Dede” Farmer 13 Aug 1915 - 9 Mar 2005]
Clifford Wasson Flood, age 89, of Ozark, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
Sept. 25, 2003, at his home. He was born June 8, 1914, in the Jamesville community,
south of Nixa, the son of Fountain and Plina Ophelia (Thompson) Flood. He and Adelia
Farmer were married Oct. 23, 1936, in Mount Vernon, Mo. Mr. Flood was employed by
Armours Creamery in Springfield before moving to Ozark where he worked as a foreman
for Major Cheese for twenty-five years. He later was employed by the State Department
of Agriculture as a Dairy Inspector until retirement. He was a longtime member of First
Baptist Church of Ozark where he served as a deacon and Bible study teacher. For
twenty-five years he served the Lord in Nursing Home Ministry. He was preceded in
death by his parents; brothers, Lloyd Flood, Jake Flood and Leslie Flood; a sister, Ethel
Doran; a son, David Wesley Flood; and granddaughters, Nancy Ann McDaniel and Kellie
Flood. Survivors include his wife, Dede; a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Gary
McDaniel, Ozark; a brother, Clyde Flood and his wife, Eloise, Springfield; a sister, Dora
Revel, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Martha Flood, Ozark; grandchildren and their spouses,
Mike and Louann Flood, Ozark, Peter and Brenda Flood, Olathe, Kan., Jason and Erin
Flood, Kirksville, Keith and Michele McDaniel, Rogersville, Kevin McDaniel, Las
Vegas, Nev., and Dana and Chuck Murfin, Sparta; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Zachary
and Haley Flood, Kena and Jared Flood, Ryan Flood, Chase and Trey McDaniel, and
Nathan and Nicholas Murfin; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with

Rev. Allen Harrison and Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in Ozark
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church Building Fund.
AND
Flood, Clifford Wasson 8 Jun 1914 - 25 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Fountain & Plina Ophelia (Thompson) Flood; married 23 Oct 1936 Adelia
“Dede” Farmer 13 Aug 1915 - 9 Mar 2005]
Clifford Wasson Flood, age 89, of Ozark, went to be with the Lord on Thursday,
Sept. 25, 2003, at his home. He was born June 8, 1914, in the Jamesville community,
south of Nixa, the son of Fountain and Plina Ophelia (Thompson) Flood. He and Adelia
Farmer were married Oct. 23, 1936, in Mount Vernon, Mo. Mr. Flood was employed by
Armours Creamery in Springfield before moving to Ozark where he worked as a foreman
for Major Cheese for twenty-five years. He later was employed by the State Department
of Agriculture as a Dairy Inspector until retirement. He was a longtime member of First
Baptist Church of Ozark where he served as a deacon and Bible study teacher. For
twenty-five years he served the Lord in Nursing Home Ministry. He was preceded in
death by his parents; brothers, Lloyd Flood, Jake Flood and Leslie Flood; a sister, Ethel
Doran; a son, David Wesley Flood; and granddaughters, Nancy Ann McDaniel and Kellie
Flood. Survivors include his wife, Dede; a daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Gary
McDaniel, Ozark; a brother, Clyde Flood and his wife, Eloise, Springfield; a sister, Dora
Revel, Springfield; a sister in-law, Martha Flood, Ozark; grandchildren and their spouses,
Mike and Louann Flood, Ozark, Peter and Brenda Flood, Olathe, Kan., Jason and Erin
Flood, Kirksville, Keith and Michele McDaniel, Rogersville, Kevin McDaniel, Las
Vegas, Nev., and Dana and Chuck Murfin, Sparta; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Zachary
and Haley Flood, Kena and Jared Flood, Ryan Flood, Chase and Trey McDaniel, and
Nathan and Nicholas Murfin; nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Allen Harrison and Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in Ozark
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church Building Fund. Springfield
News-Leader, September 28 2003.
Flood, Clyde Eugene 29 Sep 1926 - 2 Feb 2007 SN-L 4 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Fountain and Plina (Thompson) Flood; married 27 Jun 1946 Eloise K.
Gideon]
Clyde Eugene Flood, age 80, of Springfield, Mo., was born September 29, 1926,
to Fount and Plina (Thompson) Flood in Nixa, Mo. He went home to be with his Lord
and Savior on February 2, 2007, after a short battle with cancer. He graduated from Nixa
High School in 1944, then immediately joined the U.S. Navy where he served his country
in World War II until he was honorably discharged on May 19, 1946. The following
month, June 27th, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Eloise K.
Gideon, and to that union were born two daughters and one son. Clyde was "born again"
in 1957, at which time he and his family became members of Riverdale Baptist Church
where he served as a deacon. The family moved to Springfield in 1972 and became
members of Glendale Baptist Church. At the time of his death he was a member of
Southgate Baptist Church. Throughout his working career he was co-owner of

Southwestern Insulation and Midwest Material Company. One of eight children, Clyde
was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Lloyd, L.S. "Jake", Clifford, and
Leslie Flood; and three sisters, Ethel Doran, Dora Revel, and Virginia Flood. Survivors
include his three children, Jennifer Deulen and husband, Steve, of Springfield, Julie
Kroeger and husband, Chuck, of Springfield, Brent Flood and wife NaeAnn, of
Columbia; five grandchildren, Brenna (Baysinger) Mathews and husband, Wayland, of
Springfield, Josh Kroeger, of Springfield, Ryan Flood and wife, Tiffany, of Anderson,
S.C., Heather and husband, Keith Warden, of Lenexa, Kan., and Carrie and husband, Rik
Ditter, of Memphis, Tenn.; seven great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law Martha Flood, of
Ozark, Mo.; and many loving nieces and nephews. Clyde's greatest hobby was fishing
with his best friend, his son, Brent. He loved gardening, traveling and card games with
dear friends. His most cherished time was spent with his family. Not only does he hold a
special place in the hearts of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren (who
called him Ping), Clyde was a loving husband of 60 years to his wife Eloise. We
celebrate his life and accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories he
leaves for his family and friends. Visitation is Monday night, 6 to 7 p.m., February 5th, in
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home LTD Degraffenreid-Wood at 2001 West Walnut Lawn.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 6th at 10 a.m. at Southgate Baptist
Church on South Campbell with interment in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. The
family wishes to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the many staff
members of Walnut Lawn Transitional Care Unit for the extra special care that was given
to Clyde during his illness. Friends may sign guest book online at
www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Flood, D. Deloria (Edwards) 2 Aug 1954 - 14 Nov 2005 SN-L 17 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of daughter of Jay Frank & Louise (Barnes) Edwards; married 22 Aug
1969 Kennie Roger Flood]
D. Deloria Flood, 51, Billings, received ultimate healing from her Lord and
Savior Monday, November 14, 2005, in her home. She was born August 2, 1954, in
Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Jay Frank and Louise (Barnes) Edwards. She was
united in marriage to Kennie Roger Flood on August 22, 1969, and was a faithful
member of Wrights Chapel, Hurley. Deloria was a beautiful and Spirit filled woman, a
loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who was known and loved by all. Her father, and
grandparents, Roy and Eulas Barnes and Don and Fern Edwards, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Kennie, of the home; two sons, Roger Flood
and wife Casscenda, Hurley, and Brent Flood and fiancée, Ashley Cathy, all of Hurley; a
daughter, Angela Richardson and husband, Roger, Nixa; grandchildren, Haley and Ethan
Flood, Ashlyn Richardson, and Jayleign Flood, due in April; her mother, Louise Crume,
Marionville; three sisters, Suzi Gamble, Republic, Rowena Flood and Yvette Pendleton,
both of Marionville; a stepsister, Sandra King, Crane; a stepbrother, Robert Crume Jr.,
Republic; nieces and nephews; other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2005, in Wrights Chapel, Hurley, with Revs.
Rick Flood and Larry Winfree officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever. Burial will follow in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring. The Clever funeral
home chapel will be open at 11:00 a.m. today, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. this
evening.

Flood, David W. 24 Nov 1939 – 5 May 1997 CCH-N 17 May 1997
David W. Flood, 57, died Monday, May 5, 1997, at Columbia Overland Park
Regional Medical Center. Born November 24, 1939, in Springfield, he was the son of
Clifford and Adelia Flood. He had lived in Olathe, Kansas, the past 22 years. He served
in the United States Marine Corps. He worked for J.C. Penney’s for 20 years, retiring in
1995. He had coached in Olathe Babe Ruth Baseball and was active in Cub Scouts during
the time his children were growing up. He was married to Patricia E. Meyers on
September 11, 1966, in Forsyth. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kellie E.
Flood. Survivors include: his wife, Patricia E. Meyers-Flood, of the home; three sons,
Michael D. Flood, Springfield, Peter A. Flood and Jason A. Flood, both of Olathe; his
parents, Clifford and Adelia Flood, Ozark; one sister, Patricia McDaniel, also of Ozark;
and one granddaughter. Memorial services were. Thursday, May 8, 1997 at W L. Fry &
Son Funeral Home, Olathe. The family suggests memorial contributions to Habitat for
Humanity or to the Pediatric Cardiac Department at the University of Kansas Medical
Center, c/o W .L. Frye & Son Funeral Home, 105 E. Loula, Olathe, Kansas 66061.
Flood, Elisha H. 28 Dec 1860 - 18 Jan 1947 CCR 23 Jan 1947 p4
[Note: married 27 Sep 1883 Rachel Ann Martin]
Elisha H. Flood was born Dec. 28, 1860, and passed away on Jan. 18, 1947. He
was united in marriage to Rachel Ann Martin on Sept. 27, 1883, and to this union were
born seven children. His wife and one child preceded him in death. He was converted at
an early age and united with Pleasant View Baptist church. He taught the Bible Class in
the Sunday school as long as he was able to attend. Surviving are three sons, Nattie and
Landon of Highlandville and Wade of Galena; three daughters, Mrs. Lona Hayes of
Neosho, Mo., Mrs. Delphia Sims of Highlandville, and Mrs. Sadie Martin of California;
19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Wright of Hurley,
Mrs. Dollie Wilson of Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Arizona Sims of Springfield; one brother,
William Flood of Highlandville. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the
Pleasant View Baptist church by Rev. Warren Williams of Springfield. Burial was in the
Flood cemetery under the direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Flood, Eula R. (Russell) 16 Oct 1906 - 27 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
Eula R. Flood, 68, Galena, died January 24 in the Springfield Medi-Center. She is
survived by three sisters, Mrs. Nettie Pritchard and Mrs. Minnie Henry, both of Galena
and Mrs. Gertie Wright at Hurley; one brother, Jesse Russell of Crane. Burial was in the
Flood Cemetery at Highlandville, January 27, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Flood, John Columbus 1888 - 26 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
John Columbus Flood, 80, Walton, Ore. died at his home Friday after a brief
illness. A native of Highlandville, he had lived in Oregon for the past 21 years. Mr. Flood
was a retired farmer and a member of the Flood Baptist Church near Highlandville.
Besides his wife, Maggie, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Campbell,
Eugene, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Martin, Highlandville; five grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Flood Baptist Church

near Highlandville, The Revs. Donald Mabe and Earl Clark will officiate, with burial in
the church cemetery under direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Flood, Gilbert 27 Apr 1901 - 4 Mar 1997 CCH-N 8 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of William & LaVada (Bailey) Flood; married 4 Oct 1924 Opal Rhea 26 Feb
1906 - May 1986]
Gilbert Flood, 95, Springfield, formerly of Highlandville, died Tuesday, March 4,
1997 in Springfield Residential Care Center. Gilbert was born April 27, 1901 in
Highlandville, MO, the son of William and LaVada (Bailey) Flood. He was married to
Opal Rhea on October 4, 1924 in Galena, MO. She preceded him in death May 1986.
Gilbert was a retired farmer, having lived in the Highlandville area within 1/2 mile of his
birthplace all of his life. He retired from Springfield City Utilities in 1967. He enjoyed
whittling in his leisure time. His family was the joy of his life. He was a member of the
Pleasant View Baptist Church. He is also preceded in death by his parents; three sons,
Carl, Jim, and Waldon; and one daughter, Doris Jean. Survivors include: five sons and
their wives, Ray and Henrietta, Hurley, Harold and Marlene, Lonedell, Darrell and Mary
Bell, Herbert "Doc" and Judie, and Kenneth Flood, all of Crane; one daughter, Bertha
Brock and her husband, Larry, Crane; a sister, Ethel Majors, California; a brother, Dale
Flood, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Carlene Flood, Highlandville; 20 grandchildren; 46
great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday
in the Pleasant View Baptist Church, Highlandville, with the Rev. Rick Flood officiating.
Burial followed in the Flood Cemetery.
Flood, Landon 1897 - 3 Oct 1962 CCR 11 Oct 1962 p1
Landon Flood, 65, a lifetime resident of the Flood Community six miles
southwest of Highlandville, died at his home at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday night, Oct. 3.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine; a daughter, Mrs. Rachel Jane Perkins, Route 6,
Springfield; three grandchildren; a brother, the Rev. J. N. Flood, Highlandville and three
sisters, Mrs. Tolona Hayes, Aurora, Mrs. Delphia Sims, Highlandville and Mrs. Susie
Martin, Los Molinos, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Pleasant View
Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Flood, Lawrence S. "Jake" 20 Aug 1909 - 8 Nov 1989 OH 16 Nov 1989
[Note: married Verna Marie Keltner 4 Oct 1911 - 10 Feb 2005 ]
Lawrence S. "Jake" Flood, 80, Nixa, died at 8:20 p.m. Nov. 8 from an apparent
heart attack. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County and an elder and deacon of
the Nixa Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Verna, of the home; a daughter,
Vernetta Bates, Nixa; three sons, Larry of Tulsa, Okla., Gene of Fair Haven, N.J., and
Joey of Nixa; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held
Saturday at the Nixa Christian Church with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Burial
was in Richwood Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel of Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Christian Church in memory of Jake.
Flood, LaVada (Bailey) 14 Jan 1878 - 24 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: married William E. Flood 22 Jan 1874 - 29 Jul 1969]

A lifelong resident of the Flood community, Mrs. Vada Flood, 85, died at her
home five miles west of Highlandville. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant View
Baptist Church, of which she was a member. The Rev. Loyd Wilson and the Rev. Bob
Russell officiated. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris. Survivors are
her husband, William E.; four sons, Charley, of the home, Gilbert, Highlandville, Dale,
Nixa, and Cleo, Route 7, Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Grace Martin and Mrs. Betty
Moody, both of Highlandville, Mrs. Retha Wright, Clever, Mrs. Ethel Magers, San
Diego, Calif., and Mrs. Flossie Leach, Stockton, Calif.; a brother, Joe Bailey, Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Betty Curbow, Springfield, and Mrs. Alice Sipe, Mulberry, Kan.; 21
grandchildren, and 36 great-grandchildren.
Fly, Mamie 23 Sep 1899 - 23 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Mamie Fly, 78, a former Greene County resident,
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. L. E. Reynolds officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery. Mrs. Fly died at 6 p.m. Friday in
Montgomery, Ala. nursing home after a long illness.
Flood, Plina Ophelia (Thompson) 28 Mar 1886 - 23 Jan 1959 CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Plina Ophelia Flood, 72 who died Friday, Jan. 23 at her
home in Nixa were held Sunday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev.
Robert Hoffman and Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery
under direction of Harris. She was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors
include five sons, Lloyd, Lawrence and Clyde Flood, all of Nixa; Clifford and Leslie
Flood, both of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Doran of Springfield and Mrs. Doran
Revel of Lindsay, Calif.; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.
Mattie Glenn of Nixa; two brothers, Thomas Thompson of Marryville, Was. and Joe
Thompson of Clever.
Flood, Richard Aaron 9 Oct 1917 - 11 Jan 2004 SN-L 13 Jan 2004 & SN-L 14 Jan
2004
[Note: Son of Jasper Newton & Margaret Viola "Ola" (Richards) Flood; married 4 Jul
1929 Gladys Henry]
Richard Aaron Flood, 86, Highlandville, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004. He
was born Oct. 9, 1917, in Stone County, where he continued to live most of his life. He
was the son of Jasper Newton Flood and Margaret Viola "Ola" (Richards) Flood. He
graduated from high school in Abesville. On July 4, 1939, he and Gladys Henry were
united in marriage. Mr. Flood was a farmer and also drove school buses for Abesville,
Spokane, and Highlandville for thirty years. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist
Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and traveled yearly for thirty years to Colorado
for deer hunting. Survivors include his wife Gladys; four nieces and their spouses, Sylvia
and Bobby Harris, Galena, Patricia and John Marshall, Springfield, Dixie and Allen Hall,
Galena, and Judy and Toby Rowell, Augusta, Ga.; four brothers-in-law, V. Gene Henry
and his wife Geneva, Springfield, Arnold Henry, Ozark, Herschel W. Henry,
Highlandville, and Willard Henry, Ogden, Utah; sister-in-law, Ines Wright,
Highlandville, a nephew, Robert Henry and his wife Debbie, Nixa; and many other nieces
and nephews. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in Pleasant View Baptist

Church, Highlandville, with Rev. Ray Lassley and Rev. Calvin Mayberry officiating.
Burial will follow in Flood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
AND
Flood, Richard Aaron
9 Oct 1917 - 11 Jan 2004
CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
Richard Aaron Flood, 86, Highlandville, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004. He was born
Oct. 9, 1917 in Stone County where he lived most of his life. He was the son of Jasper
Newton Flood and Margaret Viola "Ola" (Richards) Flood. Flood graduated from high
school in Abesville. On July 4, 1939, he and Gladys Henry were united in marriage. He
was a farmer and also drove school buses for Abesville, Spokane and Highlandville for
30 years. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing, and traveled yearly for 30 years to Colorado for deer hunting.
He was
preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Merle and Curtis Loveland; sisters-inlaw, Eva Shelton and Joy Henry; and brother-in-law, Elton Wright. Survivors include his
wife, Gladys; four nieces and their spouses, Sylvia and Bobby Harris, Galena, Patricia
and John Marshall, Springfield, Dixie and Allen Hall, Galena, and Judy and Toby
Rowell, Augusta, Ga.; four brothers-in-law, V. Gene Henry and wife Geneva,
Springfield, Arnold Henry, Ozark, Herschel W. Henry, Highlandville, and Willard
Henry, Ogden, Utah; a sister-in-law, Ines Wright, Highlandville; a nephew, Robert Henry
and wife Debbie, Nixa; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, in Pleasant View Baptist Church, Highlandville,
with Rev. Ray Lassley and Rev. Calvin Mayberry officiating. Burial was in Flood
Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Flood, Rollin D. 1930 - 11 Jul 1968 CCR 18 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Lloyd E. & Lorene (Edwards) Flood]
Graveside services for Rollin D. Flood, 38, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
National Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating. Burial and
military rites will be under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Flood died Thursday, July 11,
in Ensenada, Mexico, from a gunshot would, but a funeral home spokesman said
Mexican authorities provided no details here. He is survived by a son and daughter,
Rolinda and Rodney, both of Lebanon; a brother, Ervin, Nixa; four sisters, Mrs. Wilma
Gamble and Miss Pamela Flood, both of Nixa, Mrs., Betty Greene, Portland, Ind. and
Mrs. Connie Wommack, Springfield; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Flood, Nixa.
Flood, Sharon Lee 24 Dec 1948 - 8 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of Dale & ? (Conrad) Flood]
Sharon Lee Flood was born to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Flood on December 24, 1948
and died March 8, 1949 in the home of her parents in Eugene, OR, at the age of two
months and twelve days. Survivors include the parents; the maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Conrad of Crane, MO; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Flood
of Highlandville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 pm in the Pleasant View
Baptist church with the Rev. Cleo Flood, uncle of the infant, officiating. Burial was made
in the Flood cemetery near Highlandville under the direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa.

Flood, Thelma Lea 9 Dec 1953 - 6 Jan 1954 CCR 14 Jan 1955 p5
[Note: Daughter of Kenneth & ? (Conrad) Flood}
Funeral services for Thelma Lea Flood, the month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Flood of Highlandville, Mo. who died January 10 at Children’s Mercy Hospital,
Kansas City, where she had been a patient for just a few hours, were held Monday in the
Pleasant View Baptist Church. Reverent Cleo Flood officiated and burial was in the
Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Other than the
parents, survivors include a brother, Kennie Roger and two sisters, Delores Jean and
Linda Kay; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Flood of Highlandville; and
the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Conrad of Hurley.
Flood, Verna Marie (Keltner) 4 Oct 1911 - Feb 2005
SN-L 11 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Benton & Betty (Cline) Keltner; marred Lawrence Samuel
“Jake” Flood]
Verna Marie Flood, age 93, of Nixa, passed away in her home. She was born
October 4, 1911, the sixth of nine children born to Thomas Benton Keltner and Betty
(Cline) Keltner. She was married to Lawrence Samuel "Jake" Flood, who preceded her in
death in 1989. Her eight brothers and sisters and an infant son, Richard Flood, also
preceded her in death. Mrs. Flood was a homemaker and a charter member of Nixa
Christian Church. She was a charter member of the Nixa Garden Club, and enjoyed
gardening at home. She loved crocheting afghans for relatives and making quilts. She
designed and made Nixa Sucker Day queen crowns for many years. Mrs. Flood enjoyed
her friends who were so special to her. She enjoyed meals with her family and playing
Skip-bo with the "Golden Girls" for many years. Survivors include: four children and
their spouses, Larry "Junior" and Sharon Flood, Kingwood, Texas, Gene and Jan Flood,
Nixa, Vernetta and Gordon Bates, Nixa, and Joe and Lisa Flood, Nixa; 10 grandchildren,
Page Flood, Dana Cole, Todd Flood, Lisa Soto, Ethan Baker, Denise Grant, Michelle
Clark, Tina Pennington, Dustin Flood, and Misty Flood; 16 great-grandchildren; four
great-great- grandchildren ; five brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clyde and Eloise
Flood, Martha Flood, Dede Flood, and Dora Revel; nieces and nephews; other relatives;
and many good friends. The family would like to express their gratitude for the
wonderful care provided by Scott Hemminger of Community Hospices of America;
Christal Steel of Oxford Health Care; Lucille Jones and Norma Paulson; and Joan
Hoggett of the Christian County Coalition. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
will be in Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of
America.
Flood, Wade 1901 - 19 Dec 1958 CCR 1 Jan 1959 p1
Funeral services for Wade Flood, 57 of Ponce de Leon who died Dec. 19, were
held Sunday, Dec. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Gary
Willard and Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eula Flood; two
brothers, J. N. Flood and Landon Flood, both of Highlandville, three sisters, Mrs. Delphia

Sims of Highlandville, Mrs. Tola Hayes of Aurora and Mrs. Susie Martin of Molonia,
Calif.
Flood, William E. 22 Jan 1874 - 29 Jul 1969 CCR 31 Jul 1969 p 12
[Note: married LaVada Bailey 14 Jan 1878 - 24 Feb 1963]
William E. Flood, 95, a life-long resident of the Flood community west of
Highlandville, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Betty Moody,
seven miles west of Highlandville, where he had lived recently. He had suffered from an
illness of several years. A retired farmer and stockman, Mr. Flood was a member of the
Pleasant View Baptist Church in the Flood community who took its name from his
family. He was the last surviving charter member of the church. Surviving besides the
daughter are four other daughters, Mrs. Grace Martin, Highlandville, Mrs. Ethel Magers,
San Diego, Calif.., Mrs. Reitha Wright, Clever, and Mrs. Flossie Leach, Lodi, Calif. Also
surviving are four sons, Charley and Gilbert, both of Highlandville, Dale, Eugene, Ore,
and Cleo, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Dolly Wilson, Ponce de Leon; 21 grandchildren; 21
great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction
of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Flood, William E. 1874 - 26 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
Funeral services for William E. Flood, 95, of the Flood community west of
Highlandville were at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with
the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and Earl Clark officiating. Burial followed in the Flood
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Flood died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22
in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Betty Moody, seven miles west of Highlandville where
he had lived recently.
Florence, Edna Mae (Gideon)
3 Jan 1887 - 23 Jul 1926
Mrs. Edna Mae Florence died at her home in Drumright, Oklahoma Friday, July
23, 1926, aged 39 years, 6 months and 20 days. The remains were shipped to Ponce de
Leon for burial, arriving in Ozark Sunday morning, where they were taken in charge by
undertaker T.B. Chaffin. The remains were taken to Ponce de Leon Monday where
funeral services were held conducted by Rev. Baker with burial in the Ponce de Leon
cemetery. Christian County Republican, Ozark, Mo. Friday July 30, 1926 Page 1.
Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Florence, Ernest S. 12 May 1882 - 19 Jul 1962 CCR 26 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: married Lou Vada Cook]
Ernest S. Florence, 80, a former resident of Springfield and Billings, died Friday
afternoon, July 20, at a hospital in St. Joseph. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Springfield. He is survived by a son, Wayne, Whittier, Calif.; three daughters,
Mrs. Agnes Leonard, Arcata, Calif., Mrs. Iris Stewart, Whittier and Mrs. Lois Barnes,
Lee’s Summit; five grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two brothers, Fred,
Tahlequah, Okla. and Andrew Florence of Canada; and a sister, Mrs. R. E. King, Gering,
Neb. Services were Monday at 10:30 a.m. in Chaffin Chapel in Ozark.. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.

Floyd, Alice M. (Roberts) 5 Jul 1881-28 Oct. 1962
AVA - Funeral services for Mrs. Alice M. Roberts Floyd, 81, resident of Taney
County, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Brown Branch Church. Officiating will be the
Rev. Allen Ledbetter and the Rev. Tom Johnson, and burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
Mrs. Floyd died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Shelby Lawrence,
Smallett. She had been in ill health for some time. She was a member of the General
Baptist Church. Survivors besides her daughter, are four other daughters, Mrs. Mabel
Lambeth, Bradleyville, Mrs, Georgia Norman, Ava, Mrs. Helen Hoffman, Yakima,
Wash.; and Mrs. Erma Ewing, Thornfield; four sons, Willard Roberts, Smallett, Archie
Roberts, Los Angeles, Rev. G.E. Roberts, Brown Branch, and Floyd Roberts,
Bradleyville; 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren; two brothers, J.L. Day, Forsyth, and Steve Day, Taneyville; three sisters,
Mrs. Maudie Day, Kissee Mills, Mrs. Minnie Knight, Longrun, Mo., and Mrs. Mary
Jennings, state of Oklahoma.
Floyd, Lowell Ray 26 Jul 1927 – 28 Jul 1996 CCH-N 17 Aug 1996
Lowell Ray Floyd, 69, Rogersville, MO, died at 1:34 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 1996
in his home. The son of Shelby and Lottie Floyd, he was born July 26, 1927, in
Brownbranch, Mo. He was a retired Kraft transport driver, and World War II Army Air
Corps veteran, and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Vivian
D. Floyd, to whom he was married, May 19, 1951; two sons, Larry and his wife, Gayla,
Springfield, and Gary, Rogersville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday, July 31, 1996 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with
Ronnie Wade officiating. Burial followed in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Memorials
are suggested to Hospice of Visiting Nurses’ Association, 2055 S. Fremont, Springfield.
Floyd, Myrtle Anna (Bolin) 27 Sep 1910 – 22 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Myrtle Anna Bolin Floyd, 89, of Nixa, formerly of Springfield, passed away on
Saturday morning at 8:45 a.m., in Christian Health Care of Nixa following an extended
illness. Myrtle was born September 27, 1910 in Christian County, the daughter of
William Dalophus and Addie E. Seaton Bolin. She was a longtime resident of the
Springfield, Battlefield and Nixa areas. She was a longtime and active member of the lst
Freewill Baptist Church of Springfield where she was active in her ladies circle. She was
a retired seamstress working for Springfield and Calvert Garment Companies for some 20
years. Myrtle Ann Bolin and William Thurman Floyd were united in marriage on July 1,
1933. To this union, 9 children were born. Together they were privileged to share 67
years. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters, and twin
daughters, Linda Mae and Glenda Faye Floyd. Myrtle was a wonderful wife and loving
mother. We share so many wonderful and precious memories of her life. Even the last
weeks of her life, she was so loving and giving to her children and everyone who entered
her room. On one very special day God gave us with her, she was beaming with love and
had everyone laughing with her cute remarks. She never complained about the way she
felt and always responded “okay” when asked how she felt. Her happiest times were
when her children came home and she would cook for them. When you visited her home
you were always greeted with a smile, a cup of coffee and dessert. Her smile and sweet
spirit will live in the heart of her children as well as everyone who knew her. We know

she is in heaven with Jesus, smiling down and waiting until we can all be together again.
Myrtle is survived by her loving husband Thurman and her 7 children and spouses: Don
and Christine Floyd, Minneapolis, MN; Earl and Dana Floyd, Bentonville, AR; Shirley
and Maynard Stewart, Denver, CO; Koy Meeker, Fremont Hills, MO; Berl and Patti
Floyd, Nixa, MO: Joyce and Buzz Harriman, Fayettetville, NC; and Janice Floyd, Nixa,
MO; one sister and brother-in-law, Ava and Louis Inman, Desoto, KS.; twenty-three
grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Services will be held on Wednesday, July 26,
2000 at 1:00 p.m. in lst Freewill Baptist Church, Springfield, at 2635 W Nichols,
Springfield, with the Reverends Max Courtney and Mark Stewart officiating and Jeff
Floyd reading the poem: “What A Mother Is.” Interment will follow in Johns Chapel
Cemetery South of Ash Grove, under the direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral Home,
of Ash Grove, Mo. Memorial contributions may be given in her memory to the Christian
Health Care Hospice, 3653 South Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807. We ask that you
celebrate her life as we will and not mourn her leaving. We will mourn the loss we feel,
but will celebrate her being with her heavenly Father.
Fly, Billy Fred 3 Dec 1928 - 28 Mar 2005 SN-L 10 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Fred W. & Elsie (Adams) Fly]
Billy Fred Fly, 76, of Chaparral, N.M., died of a heart attack March 28, 2005. He
was born Dec. 3, 1928, in Chadwick, Mo., to Fred W. and Elsie (Adams) Fly. He
graduated from Springfield High School in 1948. A professional guitarist, Bill performed
on radio in Harrison, Ark. as "Freddie" with Bill Fellows. Bill was with Jimmy Dale
Warren's Hillbilly Band when drafted into the Army during the Korean War. He played
in an Army Band over KWHN Ft. Smith, Ark., and was called "Another Les Paul". Billy
was cleared for Secret Status in the Adjutant General's Office GHQ Far East Command at
Tokyo, Japan. Bill continued as a professional musician, radio and TV technician, and
bible scholar. Bill was preceded in death by his father; mother; brother, "Cotton"; and a
special love, Opal Buckelew. Survivors include a brother, Dean Fly, Stockton; three
sisters, Lotha Jenkins, Springfield, Betty Tate, Bolivar, and Patty Peavey, Fair Play.
Private inurnment will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Fly, Elsie (Adams) 14 May 1898 - 17 Sep 1962 CCR 20 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Quincy & Mary Catherine (Herrell ) Adams; married Fred
William Fly]
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Fly, 64, of Willard, who died Monday, Sept. 17 at
Burge Protestant Hospital in Springfield, were held at 2 p.m. today in the Adams-Monger
Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. A. L. Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Mrs. Fly was a retired school teacher. Survivors include her husband, William
Fred Fly; three sons, Dean Fly of Independence, Mo., Thetis Fly of Springfield and Billy
Fly; three daughters, Mrs. Bety Hampton of Kansas City, Mrs. Lotha Nelson of Brighton
and Mrs. Patty Peavey of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Joe Chaudoin of Modesto, Calif. and
several grandchildren.
Fly, Fred William 30 Dec 1896 - 31 Aug 1966
CCR 8 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: married Elsie Adams 14 May 1898 - 17 Sep 1962]

Fred William Fly, 70, Ozark, died at 8:25 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient for three days. Ordained as a Baptist
Minister in 1945, Mr. Fly was a member of the Grant Avenue Baptist Church in
Springfield. He owned and operated funeral homes in Sparta, Niangua and Marshfield
before his retirement several years ago. Fly was also a retired barber from Pleasant Hope,
Morrisville, Billings, and Nixa. Mr. Fly was a member of Oddfellows Lodge and
Masonic Lodge at Walnut Grove. He was also a member of the VFW and a veteran of
World War I. Surviving are two sons, William Fred, Albuquerque, N. M., and Dane
Leroy, Independence; three daughters, Mrs. Bob Hampton, Independence, and Mrs.
Ralph Teaney, Springfield (sic - only names two daughters); one brother, Jewell, Oregon
state; two sisters, Mrs. Fay Eli, Springfield, and Mrs. Goldie Fulk, Aurora; 16
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept
2 in the Adams Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Audie Mitchell officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams-Lakin
Foland, Alpha (Eisenhour)
14 Aug 1881 - 28 Feb 1964
CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Lydia Eisenhour]
Mrs. Alpha Foland, 83, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, in a Springfield hospital,
following a long illness.
She was a longtime resident of the Spokane community.
Survivors include one son, Herman Foland, of Spokane; seven daughters, Mrs. Lucille
Schupbach of Ozark; Mrs. Lora Leonard of Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Louella Schupbach of
Spokane, Mrs. Mildred Parsons, Sheldon, Mo., Mrs. Eula Alford of Chico, Calif., Mrs.
Zola Eutsler of Springfield and Mrs. Dorothy Perkins of Nixa; 12 grandchildren and 6
great grandchildren; one brother, Clarence Eisenhour of Pomona, Calif; and one sister,
Mrs. Bess Harris of Reeds Spring, Mo. Funeral services were Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
Eisenhour Church with Rev. M. J. Boulware officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour
Cemetery under the direction of Harris.
Foland, Herman M. 14 May 1901 - 11 Aug 1967
CCR 17 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Noah E. & Alpha Foland; married Alta 29 May 1909 - 17 Dec 1991]
Funeral services for Herman M. Foland, 66. a retired Reeds Spring farmer, were
at 1 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Burial
was in Eisenhour Cemetery. Mr. Foland died at 5:30 a.m. Friday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Survivors include his wife, Alta; seven sisters,
Mrs. Lucile Schupbach, Ozark, Mrs. Lera Leonard, Newton, Iowa, Mrs. Zola Eutsler,
Springfield, Mrs. Louella Schupbach, Spokane, Mrs. Mildred Parsons, Sheldon, Mrs.
Eula Alford, Chico, Calif. and Mrs. Dorothy Perkins, Nixa.
Foley, Oral Arnold 26 Dec 1937 - 5 Dec 2003 CCH-N 17 Dec 2003
Oral Arnold Foley, 65, Spokane, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 26, 1937 in Russell Springs, Ky., the son of
Oral and Ruth (Smith) Foley. Foley served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired
trucker and had been employed by Roadway Express. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and two sisters, Hazel and Gladys. Survivors include his wife, Deborah; five
children, Tim Foley and wife Lisa, Bloomington, Ind., David Foley, Spokane, Debbie
Lamping and husband Jeff, Terra Haute, Ind., Danny Foley and wife Nancy, Springfield,

and Lori Stuck and husband John, Greenwood, Ind.; two stepchildren, Kelly Mease,
Syracuse, N.Y., and Shelly Bayird, Conway, Mo.; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 1 p.m. Dec. 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Randy Harwood
officiating. Burial followed in Martin Cemetery, Spokane.
Foland, Noah E. 10 Feb 1876 - 1 May 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for Noah E. Foland, 81, who died Monday at his home near
Reeds Spring will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Eisenhour Chapel with Rev.
Walter McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alpha Foland; one
son, Herman Foland of Reeds Spring; seven daughters, Mrs. Lucile Schupbach of Ozark,
Mrs. Lera Leonard of Newton, Iowal Mrs. Zola Eutsler of Omaha, Neb. Mrs. Eula Allred
of Chico, Calif, Mrs. Luella Schupbach of Spokane, Mo., Mrs. Mildred Alford of Chico,
Calif, and Mrs. Dorothy Perkins of Galena; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Follis, Wendell D. 4 Apr 1929 - 21 Dec 2006 SN-L 31 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of James B. and Virgie (Febus) Follis; married 1952 Jean M. Ramshaw;
married 1972 Freda Theobald]
Wendell D. Follis, 77, of Chadwick, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, Mo. He was born April 4, 1929, in Mount Pulaski
Township, Ill., the son of James B. and Virgie (Febus) Follis. He graduated from Mount
Pulaski High School in 1947. Wendell proudly served his country in the Korean War,
where his fellow 5th Regimental Combat Team friends called him "Pop Follis." In 1952
he married Jean M. Ramshaw. He was affiliated with the Masonic order in Aurora, Ill.,
and it was in that city that he started his career as a welder at Barber Green. In 1972 he
married Freda Theobald and they moved to Missouri. He was employed as a welder for
Ridewell Corp. in Springfield, Mo., until he retired. Dad enjoyed telling of all the funny
events that he had experienced in his life and was known for the $2 bills that he always
gave out to people. Heaven is filled with laughter now, we know, because Dad is telling
his stories. We sure miss you Dad! Survivors include his wife, Freda; three daughters,
Debbie Follis Meadows and husband, Dave, of Ozark, Pamela Follis Ludwig and
husband, Paul, of North Carolina, and Debra Follis Mertz, of Springfield, Ill.; brother,
James D. Follis and wife, Judy, of Mount Pulaski; a granddaughter, Autumn Meadows;
and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and
three sisters, Dorothy, Margie and Roberta. Due to his wishes, no services were held.
Cremation was accorded by Greenlawn F.H. South and private military honors will be
held at Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Seasons
Hospice, 1354 E. Kingsley, Suite C, Springfield, MO 65804.
Foote, Elsie Mary (Grider) 8 Jun 1920 - 24 Aug 2004
SN-L 27 Aug 2004
Mrs. Elsie Mary Foote, age 84, of Springfield, passed away at 7:51 p.m. Tuesday
in her home. She was born June 8, 1920, at Crane, Mo., to James Franklin and Villa Mae
Glidewell Grider. She was married to Laurel E. Foote for 57 years and to this union three
daughters were born. She was a member of South Street Christian Church and will be
remembered for her kindness, compassion and love for her family and many friends. She
was a wonderful mother and wife. Mary enjoyed gardening and was a longtime member

of Palmer Extension Club. Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
Laurel on Aug. 3, 2000. Survivors include Darlene Crawford, Marsha Friga and Beverly
J. Foote; two sons-in-law, Bud Crawford and Randy Friga; six grand-children, Tammie
and Bill Sutton of Knoxville, Tenn., Brandie and Pete Bartos of Seaford, Va., Eric, Tara,
Ryan and Sara Friga of Springfield, Mo.; seven great-grandchildren, Billie, Kayla, Corey
and Ashley Sutton, Michael, Kristen and Thomas Bartos; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, in
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn, with burial to follow in Manley
Cemetery, Christian County, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today
in the chapel. If desired, memorials may be made to Springfield Catholic Schools or St.
John's Hospice in care of the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, August 27, 2004.
Folczyk, Alice (Sartin) 19 Feb 1921 - 17 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of Allie & Jessie (Moore) Sartin; married 12 Aug 1950 Walter Folczyk]
Alice “Sartin” Folczyk, 73, Nixa, passed away at 6:01 p.m. Sunday, April 17,
1994 in Lester E. Cox Medical Center South. Folczyk, a homemaker, was born Feb. 19,
1921 in Ponce De Leon, the daughter of Allie and Jessie Moore Sartin. She was united in
marriage Aug. 12, 1950 in Milwaukee, Wis., to Walter Folczyk. She enjoyed collecting
antiques, sewing, and crocheting. She is survived by her husband, Walter; three sisters,
Faye Garrett, Ozark; Geri Willet and Joan Fender, both of Battlefield; several nieces and
nephews. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 1994 in Ponce De
Leon Cemetery, with the Rev. Gary M. Phipps officiating. Visitation was Tuesday in the
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Follis , Wendell D. 4 Apr 1929 - 21 Dec 2006 CCH-N 10 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of James B. & Virgie (Febus) Follis; married 1952 Jean M. Ramshaw;
married 1972 Freda Theobald]
Wendell D. Follis, 77, of Chadwick, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2006, at Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. He was born April 4, 1929, in Mount Pulaski Township,
Ill., the son of James B. and Virgie (Febus) Follis. He graduated from Mount Pulaski
High School in 1947. Wendell proudly served his country in the Korean War, where his
fellow 5th Regimental Combat Team friends called him "Pop Follis." In 1952, he married
Jean M. Ramshaw. He was affiliated with the Masonic order in Aurora, Ill., and it was in
that city that he started his career as a welder at Barber Green. In 1972, he married Freda
Theobald and they moved to Missouri. He was employed as a welder for Ridewell Corp.
in Springfield until he retired. Dad enjoyed telling of all the funny events that he had
experienced in his life and was known for the $2 bills that he always gave out to people.
Heaven is filled with laughter now, we know, because Dad is telling his stories. We sure
miss you, Dad! Survivors include his wife, Freda; three daughters, Debbie Follis
Meadows and husband Dave, Ozark, Pamela Follis Ludwig and husband Paul, North
Carolina, and Debra Follis Mertz of Springfield, Ill.; brother James D. Follis and wife
Judy of Mount Pulaski; a granddaughter, Autumn Meadows; and several nieces, nephews
and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Dorothy, Margie
and Roberta. Due to his wishes, no services were held. Cremation was accorded by
Greenlawn Funeral Home South and private military honors will be held in Springfield

National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice, 1354 E.
Kingsley, Suite C, Springfield, 65804. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Foote, Laurel E. 12 Aug 1920 - 3 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of William Alva & Hazel M. (McCann) Foote; married Elsie “I.” Grider]
Mr. Laurel E. Foote, Springfield, Mo., age 79 years, 11 months and 22 days,
departed this life Aug. 3, 2000, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a
long illness. Laurel was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Hanna to William Alva and Hazel M.
McCann Foote. He was a switchman/repeaterman for Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company for 35 years. Laurel was a member of South Street Christian Church.
Preceding Laurel in death were his parents, William Alva and Hazel Foote; and a sister,
Lavena Orr. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie “I” Grider Foote, of the home. Also
surviving are three daughters, Darlene and Paul Crawford, Jr., Springfield, Beverly J.
Foote, of the home, and Marsha and Randy Friga, Brookline; six grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; his brother, James A. and Rose Foote, St. James; a brother-in-law,
Adrain Orr, Brookline; and a nephew. Laurel was a veteran of the Army, serving in
Rhineland, Central Europe and Rome Arno. He was awarded three bronze stars and a
bronze star medal for his service. Laurel loved his family and will be greatly missed by
all his family and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7,
2000, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn
Street, with the Rev. George Latimer officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery,
near Battlefield, with full military honors to be conducted by the Veterans Memorial
Team. Friends may call from 10 a.m. today until the hour of service Monday in the
chapel, where visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to
Southwestern Bell Pioneers in care of the funeral home.
Forbis, Alta (King) 1918 - 1944
[Note: married Floyd Forbis]
The funeral of Mrs. Alta Forbis, 25, wife of Floyd Forbis, 779 West Elm Street,
who died Friday after a short illness, will be Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the
Baptist Church at Clever, Mo., the Reverend R.R. Cook of Republic, Mo. officiating.
Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery under the direction of the Maples funeral home
of Clever. Surviving Mrs. Forbis are, besides her husband, one son, Ronnie Joe Forbis;
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will King of Clever; three brothers, Willard King of the U.S.
Army, Virgil King of the Coast Guard and Alden King of Kansas City and one sister,
Mrs. Marjorie Doran of Springfield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Forbis, Bertha J. (McReynolds) 17 May 1890 - 17 Jul 1951 CCR 19 Jul 1951
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary A. (Meacheam) McReynolds; married William J.
Forbis 16 May 1886 - 2 Feb 1967]
Mrs. Bertha Forbis, 61, lifelong resident of the Clever community, died Tuesday
morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.W. Pope, in Springfield. Mrs. Forbis was a
member of the Baptist church and president of the WPFA of Clever. She is survived by
her husband, W. J. Forbis, her daughter, a son, Andrew Forbis of Eldorado Springs, AR,
and one grandchild. Funeral services were to be held this Thursday afternoon at Delaware

Church, with the Rev. Rolla Cook and the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial in
Delaware Cemetery was under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Forbis, Beulah Viola (Palmer) 23 Dec 1911 – 30 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
Beulah Viola Forbis, 79, Nixa, died at 3:13 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, 1991 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 23, 1911
in Aurora, to George Henry and Cordelia Sullivan Palmer. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Raymond Forbis; and a son, James Forbis. Survivors include two daughters,
Shirley Blevins, Nixa, and Betty Loonsfoot, also of Nixa; a son, Robert Forbis, Ozark; 28
grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery.
Forbis, Cleve 25 Feb 1885 - Aug 1970
Cleve Forbis, 85, lifelong resident of Christian County, died in Springfield Baptist
Hospital about 9 p.m. following a long illness. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Mildred Allen, Clever; two sisters, Miss Dollie Forbis, Clever and Mrs. Goldie Ervin,
Springfield and one grandchild. Funeral arrangements under direction of Cantrell Funeral
Home of Clever are incomplete.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1970 in the margin.
Forbis, James Samuel
30 Nov 1888 - 15 Sep 1966
James Samuel Forbis, 77, Billings, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in the Griffith rest home in
Republic. Mr. Forbis was a retired livestock dealer. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Wilma Schreiber, 821 East Monroe; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Cleve, Crane, and Will, Billings; two sisters, Miss Dolly Forbis of the home,
and Mrs. Goldie Ervin 3136 West Mt. Vernon, Springfield. Funeral services will be 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Cantrell Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson and the Rev.
Ed Brock officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1966 in the margin.
AND
Forbis, James Samuel 30 Nov 1888 - 19 Jun 1966 CCR 23 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel D. & Martha A. (Wilson) Forbis; SSDI gives death date as 15 Sep
1966]
James Samuel Forbis, 77, Billings, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in the Griffith Rest
Home in Republic. Mr. Forbis was a retired farmer. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs.
Wilma Schreiber, Springfield; one grandson; three great grandchildren; two brothers,
Clever Forbis of Crane and Will Forbis of Billings; two sisters, Miss Dolly Forbis and
Mrs. Goldie Ervin of Springfield. Funeral services were Wednesday in the Cantrell
Chapel at Billings, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery.
Forbis, Joseph Andrew “Andy” 10 Jun 1913 - 29 Jan 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of William J. & Bertha (McReynolds) Forbis; married Minnie]

Joseph Andrew “Andy” Forbis, 80, Little Rock, Ark., formerly of Clever, died
Jan. 29, 1994. Mr. Forbis was the former manager of the Roller-Drummond Funeral
Home, Little Rock, North Little Rock Funeral Home, and former owner of Forbis Funeral
Home of Camden, Ark. Mr. Forbis became the Arkansas State Board Inspector of
Embalmers and Funeral Directors on Oct. 1, 1981 and retired on Oct. 1, 1991. He
graduated from Clever High School and the Kansas City Mortuary School of Embalming
and held lifetime Arkansas and Missouri Embalmers and Funeral Directors Licenses. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Will J. and Bertha Forbis, Clever, and one sister,
Gladys Forbis Pope, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Forbis, Little Rock;
one daughter, Linda Kay Forbis Harrell, Mena, Ark.; one stepson, Max Yarbrough, Little
Rock; two stepdaughters, Joyce Francella, Georgia, and Marilyn Lloyd, Sheridan, Ark.;
one granddaughter, Melody Harrell Benton, Searcy, Ark.; one grandson, Derek Harrell,
Lonoke, Ark.; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, Jan.
31, at Huson Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock. Graveside services and interment were
held on Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Delaware Cemetery, Nixa, with Masonic Honors by Billings
Masonic Lodge of which Mr. Forbis was a member.
Forbis, Joseph Green 25 Aug 1868 - 2 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph Green & Louisa (Owens) Forbis; married Florence L. Thompson 7
May 1873 - 17 Mar 1929]
Joseph G. Forbis was born Aug. 26, 1868, and passed away on Feb. 2, 1947, at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Maples, with whom he had lived for the past few
years. On March 29, 1891, he was married to Florence Thompson and to this union were
born four children. His wife and one son preceded him in death. At an early age he was
converted and joined the Missionary Baptist church and had lived and died in that faith.
Surviving are the daughter, Mrs. Maples; two sons, Jesse of Republic, Mo., and Raymond
of Portland, Oregon; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
Lucy Nickles of Clever and Mrs. Kansadie Thompson of Springfield. Funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon at the Delaware chapel with burial in the church cemetery
under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Forbis, Laura Ellen (Maness) 4 Jul 1897 - 10 Jan 1971
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Forbis, 73, lifelong resident of Republic, will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Republic First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley
officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery, east of Clever, under the direction of
Cantrell. Mrs. Forbis died at 6 a.m. Sunday in her home following an apparent heart
attack. Survivors include her husband, Jesse; a son, Floyd of Republic; two brothers,
Homer Maness of Republic, and S.E. Maness or Iola, Kan.; a sister, Miss Eula Maness of
Dana Point, Calif.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1978 in the margin.
Forbis, Rebecca Alice (Payne)
22 May 1890 - 9 Feb 1947
Mrs. Rebecca Alice Forbis was born May 22, 1890 and passed away at her home
in Clever on February 9, 1947. She was united in marriage to C.C. Forbis on May 23,
1910 and this union one daughter was born. She confessed her faith in Christ when about

sixteen years of age and united with the old Delaware Church but later transferred her
membership to the Christian Church in Clever. Surviving are her husband, the daughter,
Mrs. Mildred Allen of Clever; her mother, Mrs. Nancy Ann Payne of Clever; one
grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Thomas of Billings and Mrs. Amy McNabb of Fresno,
California; one brother, Elmer Payne of Marionville. Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon in the Clever church conducted by Rev. B. Frank West and Rev. Kenneth
Hoggard. Burial was in the Delaware cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral
Home of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner not dated.
AND
Forbis, Rebecca N. Alice (Payne) 22 May 1890 - 9 Feb 1947 CCR 13 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hewston & Nancy Ann (Slay) Payne; married 23 May 1910 Charles
Cleve Forbis 25 Feb 1885 - 8 Aug 1970 ]
Mrs. Rebecca Alice Forbis was born May 22, 1890, and passed away at her home
in Clever on Feb. 9, 1947. She was united in marriage to C.C. Forbis on May 23, 1910
and to this union one daughter was born. She confessed her faith in Christ when about 16
years of age and united with the old Delaware church but later transferred her
membership to the Christian church in Clever. Surviving are her husband; the daughter,
Mrs. Mildred Allen of Clever; her mother, Mrs. Nancy Ann Payne of Clever; one
grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Thomas of Billings and Mrs. Amy McNabb of Fresno,
Calif.; one brother, Elmer Payne of Marionville. Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon in the Clever church conducted by Rev. B. Frank West and Rev. Kenneth
Hoggard. Burial was in the Delaware cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral
Home of Clever.
Forbis, Robert Wesley, Rev. Mar 1893 - 4 Aug 1964
CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel D. & Martha A. (Wilson) Forbis; married Grace]
The Rev. Robert Wesley Forbis, 71, of Clever, died at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. A retired Baptist minister, he had preached in several
southwest Missouri counties. He retired in 1955. The Rev. Forbis is survived by his wife.
Grace, of the home; three brothers, Cleve of Crane, Will and Jim, both of Billings and
two sisters, Miss Dollie Forbis of Billinsa and Mrs. Clarence Ervin, 3136 Mt. Vernon,
Springfield. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the First Baptist Church at
Clever. The Rev. H. V. “Pete” Wells, the Rev. Ed Brock and the Rev. Ivan Coyle will
officiate. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery, east of Clever.
AND
Forbis, Robert Wesley , Rev. 1893 - 1964
Funeral services for the Rev. Robert Wesley Forbis, 71, of Clever, who died at 1
p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Thursday in the First Baptist
Church at Clever. Mr. Forbis was a retired Baptist minister. He had been pastor of several
Southwest Missouri churches. He retired in 1955. Mr. Forbis is survived by his wife,
Grace, of the home; three brothers, Cleve of Crane and Will and Jim both of Billings; and
two sisters, Miss Dollie Forbid of Billings, and Mrs. Clarence Ervin of Springfield. The
Rev. H. V. (Pete) Wells, the Rev. Ed Brock, and the Rev. Ivan Coyle officiated at the
services and burial was in Delaware Cemetery east of Clever.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1964 in the margin.
Forbis, William J. 16 May 1886 - 2 Feb 1967 CCR 9 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of S. D. & Martha A. (Wilson) Forbis; married Bertha McReynolds 17 May
1890 - 17 Jul 1951]
William J., Forbis, 80 of Clever, died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday, February 2, in
Springfield Baptist Home. The retired farmer is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gladys
Pope, Springfield; a son, Andrew, Little Rock, Ark.; a brother, C. C., Crane; two sisters,
Miss Dollie Forbis, Billings and Mrs. Goldie Erwin, Springfield;; a grandchild and two
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 in Cantrell Chapel,
Clever with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1967 in the margin.
Forbriger, Clella (Webber) 1896 - Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles David & Etta Mae (Morris) Webber]
Ozark relatives have been advised of the death of Mrs. R. J. Forbriger of Kansas
City, a former Ozark resident. She was the former Miss Clella Webber, the daughter of
the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Webber of Ozark. She is survived by her husband,
Ralph J. Forbriger; two sisters, Mrs. W. J. Worley of Miami, Okla. and Mrs. Arnold
Fitzsimmons of Red Oak, Iowa; and two brothers, Leland A. Webber of Colorado
Springs, Colo. and Pallas H. Webber of Branson. Funeral services were held on
Wednesday morning in McGilley Funeral Parlor in Kansas City with interment in
Atchison, Kan.
Ford, Annie E. (Wyer) 19 Jul 1899 - 16 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
BRANSON - Services for Mrs. Annie E. Ford, 78, a former Branson resident who
lived in the Foster Nursing Home at Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Whelchel Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Burial was in the
Notch Cemetery her. Mrs. Ford died Sunday evening at the nursing home after a long
illness. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church here. She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Carolyn Pettit, South Fork and Miss Jean Ford, Kansas City; three
sons, Adrian, of the state of Florida, Henry of Nixa, and Albert of Long Lane; two sisters,
Mrs. Sena Layton, Hollister and Mrs. Tena Cox, Olathe, Kan.; a brother, John Wyer,
Shawnee Mission, Kan., nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Ford, Basil Lee (Callen) 21 Mar 1911 - 23 Dec 1990 NN-E 3 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Emmett and Priscilla (Ford) Callen; married June]
Basil Lee Ford, 79, a longtime resident of Nixa, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
23, 1990, in his home, following a long illness. Ford was born March 21, 1911, in Protem
to Emmett and Priscilla Ford Callen. On March 21, 1931, he married Edith Wolf in
Protem. He retired from the Springfield stockyards after 18 years. He attended the Nixa
Assembly of God. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Jim and Marion Ford; his
half-brothers, Robert and Elton Wilson; and his parents. He is survived by his wife, June,
Nixa; two daughters, Dorothy McConnell, and her husband, Tommy, Nixa, and Judy

Galloway, and her husband, Bill, Nixa; three grandchildren, Kelly Ford, Pamela Ramsey
and Chad McConnell; two great-grandchildren, Jennifer and Jessica Ramsey; and a sister,
Myrtle Jefferies, Dos Palos, Calif. Services were Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Harris Colonial
Chapel, 205 N. Main, Nixa, with the Revs. Wilbur Blansit, Donnie Blansit and Joe Fahl
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of
flowers, contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri Inc., 3653 South Ave.,
Springfield, Mo. 65807.
Ford, Ferrill "Ferdinand" 1904 - 8 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
Ferrill "Ferdinand" Ford, 84, of Bruner, died at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 8 in his home
following a long illness, Graveside services for Mr. Ford were held Saturday in the
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Mr. Ford was a retired railroad machinist:
Ford, Gerald Keith “Jerry” 10 May 1924 - 28 Apr 2004 SN-L 5 May 2004
[Note: Son of George & Amy Ford; married 27 Jul 1946 LaVerne E. Abrams 20 Oct
1923 - 19 Mar 1994]
Gerald "Jerry" Keith Ford of Ozark, Mo., passed away in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center on April 28, 2004. Gerald was born May 20, 1924, in Clark, S.D., the son of
George and Amy Ford. Gerald and LaVerne Abrams were united in marriage July 27,
1946. To this union two sons were born. LaVerne preceded him in death March 19, 1994.
Jerry worked in banking for several years, serving as a Federal Bank Examiner in the
northwest United States. He was president of banks in Park Falls and Menominee, Wisc.
Jerry and LaVerne moved from Mankato, Minn., to Kimberling City, Mo., in 1992. Jerry
served his country as a proud Marine in World War II in the South Pacific and in the
Korean War as a platoon S/Sgt. with the Anti-Tank 5th Marines. In addition to his wife,
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, George and Amy Ford; a brother, Kenneth
Ford; and a sister, Patricia Thompson. Gerald is survived by two sons, Terrance Ford,
Griffin, Ga., and Jeffery Ford, Mankato, Minn.; a brother, Duane and wife Joan, Holiday
Island, Ark.; two granddaughters, Tara Ford and Kimberly Ford; two greatgranddaughters, Ariel and Jennifer Ford, all of Spirit Lake, Iowa; and a special friend and
companion, Lolita Magness. No services are planned. Cremation and private interment
will be in Springfield National Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements are under direction
of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Ford, Jesse D. 10 Aug 1862 - 18 Jan 1952 CCR 22 Jan 1953 p4
[Note, son of Jesse & Malinda Ford - actually born Caldwell County, KY & came to
Christian County, Missouri in his early teens, between 1876 and 1880; half brother of
Susan (Ford) Fowler, second wife of Jacob B. Fowler; married Mary Minta Nix]
Jesse D. Ford, 89, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died Sunday in the
Ozark Rest Home. Mr. Ford was a farmer and a stockman until his retirement about five
years ago. He is survived by four daughters. Mrs. Finnis Hanks, Mrs. Elmira Bryant, Mrs.
Elissa Hanks and Mrs. Leno Walton, all of Ozark; 13 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev.
Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Ford, Marguerite (Albert) 18 Sep 1907 - 6 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 April 2000

[Note: Daughter of Dan & Elizabeth Albert; married 10 Jul 1924 Ferril Ford]
Marguerite Ford passed away Thursday, April 6, in Cox South Hospital. She was
born Sept. 18, 1907 to Dan and Elizabeth Albert of Springfield, She lived most of her life
in the Bruner area. She married Ferril Ford July 10, 1924. Preceding her in death was her
husband Ferril, daughter Margie and granddaughter Rhonda. Marguerite is survived by
two sons Gene Ford and his wife Almeada of Deepwater, Mo. and Joe Ford and his wife
Brenda of Bruner, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services
were held April 8 at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with the Rev.
John Hyde officiating.
Ford, Susan Elizabeth 9 Jun 1961 - 9 Jun 1961 CCR 15 Jun 1961 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joe Lester and Brenda Kay (Robertson) Ford
Susan Elizabeth Ford, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ford, Bruner, died at
6:40 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital Friday shortly after birth. She is also survived by her
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Ford, Bruner and her maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Roy Forgey, Ozark. Graveside services were held Saturday morning at Greenlawn
Cemetery with burial under direction of Klinger.
Fordyce, Garnett June (Roberts) 5 Jan 1908 - 10 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Perry & Etta Roberts; married 11 Dec 1930 Hazelett Ted Fordyce 27
Oct 1902 - 30 Oct 1982]
Garnett June Fordyce, 81, of Los Angeles, California, died at 7:15 p.m. July 10 in
her home after a short illness. The body was cremated. Private graveside services will be
conducted later at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings. Born Jan. 5, 1908 to Perry and Etta
Roberts in Union Star, she married H. Ted Fordyce Dec. 11, 1930. Mr. Fordyce preceded
her in death in 1982. June and Ted Fordyce moved from Kansas City, Missouri in 1950 to
Camdenton, where they owned and operated the Harwood Motor Lodge until their
retirement. Mrs. Fordyce is survived by her daughter, Ann Elizabeth Fordyce, Los
Angeles, California; her son, H. Ted Fordyce, Jr., Billings, and her daughter-in-law,
Patricia L. Fordyce; two brothers, Howard Roberts, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and
Harvey Roberts, Orville, California; and many nieces and nephews.
Foreman, Mildred Samantha (Applegate) 17 Jun 1913 - 15 Apr 1994 NN-E 27 Apr
1994
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Doris (Siler) Applegate; married 18 Jun 1931
William Rufus Foreman 23 Jun 1910 - Nov 1986]
Mildred Samantha Foreman, 80, Copan, Okla., died Friday, April 15, 1994, at the
Jane Phillips Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1913, in Pansy, to George
Washington and Doris (Siler) Applegate. She was raised and received her education in
Missouri until age 13 when she moved with her family to Kansas. She was married to
William Rufus Foreman on June 18, 1931, at El Dorado, Kan. Following their marriage
they made their home in Missouri, Kan., and the Oaks and Locust Grove areas. Mr.
Foreman was employed at the defense plant at Pryor, Okla. during World War II. Mr. and
Mrs. Foreman came to Copan to make their home in 1952 where Mr. Foreman was active
in construction work and later became active as a barber until his death on November 2,
1986. Mrs. Foreman was employed with Jane Phillips Hospital for 23 years, retiring in

1978. Mrs. Foreman had continued to make her home in Copan, Okla. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Copan and actively involved in many church activities. She
was a member of the Copan Senior Citizens, the Home Extension Club and loved to
travel. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Rufus Foreman; two children,
Chester and Ronald Foreman; two brothers, Dane Applegate and Lawrence Applegate;
one sister, Mavie Short; and one grandson, Steve (Loy) Allen. Survivors include two
sons, Wymann Foreman, Copan, Okla., and Dr. Tommy and Lisa Foreman, Bartlesville,
Okla., seven daughters, Florence and Raymond Allen, Tahlequah, Okla., Marjorie and
Swede Swanson, Bartlesville, Okla., Barbara and Gene Rippetoe, Bartlesville, Okla., Lee
Mackey, Copan, Okla., Sheryl Scott, Dewey, Okla., Karen Hinton, Bartlesville, Okla.,
and Belva and Lawrence Steiner, Pryor, Okla., one brother, Bill Applegate, Sumner,
Wash., six sisters, Delania Applegate, Agana, Guam, Viola Twibell, Springfield, Ann
O'Brian, Kansas City, Eva Wolfe, Ozark; Allene Smith, Ozark, and Sharon Margarah,
Huntsville, Ark., 16 grandchildren; two stepchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous
nieces and nephews and many, many special friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
April 19, 1994, at Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Head of the First
Baptist Church in Copan officiating. Interment was in the Oaks Cemetery in Oaks, Okla.
under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home. A memorial has been established and
friends who wish to make a contribution in memory of Mrs. Foreman may do so to: Heart
Fund, c/o Susie Tallent, WestStar Bank, P.O. Box 999, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 74005.
Forester, Ethel E. 23 Jun 1880 - May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p9
CARTHAGE - Services for Mrs. Ethel E. Forester, 95, Carthage, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. B. J. Garber officiating. Burial will
be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Forester died early Sunday in Skaggs
Community Hospital in Branson after a long illness. She was a native of Greson County,
Ky. and lived most of her life in Lawrence County, Missouri. Mrs. Forester also lived in
Lapeer, Mich, before moving back to Missouri. She was a member of the Church of the
Nazarene in Carthage. Survivors include a son, Lester of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Nola
Hoover, Canyon County, Calif..; a sister, Mrs. Etta Rogan, New Orleans, La; five
grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Forgey, Agnes Opal (Potter) 27 Feb 1896 - 24 Feb 1967 CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Christopher Columbus & Mary E. (Fondren) Potter; married William
C. Forgey 2 Apr 1895 - 29 Nov 1986]
Mrs. Agnes O. Forgey, 71, a lifelong Christian County resident, died at 4:30 p.m.
Friday in her home, Route 1, Sparta. A member of Ozark Church of Christ, Mrs. Forgey
is survived by her husband, W. C.; a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Bilyeu, Ozark; a son,
William P., Route 1, Sparta; a twin sister, Mrs. W. I. Reed, Ozark; and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel Sunday with
Joe Deal officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Forgey, Alma Nora (Harp) 1900 - 18 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Edith (Tillman) Harp; married Clyde Forgey 14 Jul 1895
- 16 Jan 1966]

Mrs. Nora Forgey, 65, Sparta, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield. She was the widow of Clyde Forgey who died Jan. 16 and a member of
Mt. Zion Baptist church. Surviving are two sons, Edward Neal, Clever and Edward Burel,
Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Lelah Hursh, Sparta and Mrs. Lavera Stafford, Springfield
Forgey, Anna Wilburn (Russell) Bray 24 Jun 1872 - 18 Feb 1952 CCR 21 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Martha (Turner) Russell; married Frank Cadmus Bray 18
Jan 1866 - 16 Feb 1906; married Jacob Rufus Forgey 30 Apr 1867 - 16 Mar 1942]
Mrs. Anna Wilburn Forgey, 79, died Monday afternoon, February 18, in her home
east of Ozark, a community in which she had resided most of her life. She is survived by
three sons, Mark Bray of Nevada, Toles Bray of Sparta and G. R. Forgey of Lebanon;
four daughters, Mrs. Effie Rowden of Sparta, Mrs. Virgie Deffenderfer of Ozark, Mrs.
Laura Wolfe of Bolivar and Mrs. Velma Sharp of Wiley, CO.; three step-children, Clyde
Forgey of Sparta, Archie Forgey of Springfield and Mrs. Frank Payne of Ozark; 33
grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, and two brothers,
Charley and Hubert Russell, both of Ozark. Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon in the Sparta Baptist church with Rev. E. N. Webb officiating, assisted by Rev.
Clyde McCormick. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Forgey, Archie “Dutch”
25 Oct 1898 - 29 Jul 1968
CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Jacob Rufus & Eliza (Merritt) Forgey; married Gladys Chaudoin 27 Jan
1924 - 22 May 1990]
Archie “Dutch” Forgey, 69, Ozark, lifelong resident of Christian County, died at
6:15 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A retired Frisco Railway employee
at Springfield, Mr. Forgey was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. He is survived
by his wife, Gladys; two sons, Bill, Coffeyville, Kan.; Richard, Clever; one daughter,
Mrs. Janet Payne, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Payne, Ozark, Mrs. Don Sharp,
McClave, Colo.; one step-brother, Toels Bray, Sparta and three step-sisters, Mrs. Lura
Wolf and Mrs. Effie Rowden, both of Springfield and Mrs. Virgia Deffenderffer, Ozark.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Clifford
Day officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery northeast of here.
Forgey, Blanche (Plank) 8 Aug 1904 - 12 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Alice (Cupp) Plank; married Farrell Forgey 25 Mar 1899 May 1977]
Blanche Forgey, 88, Ozark, died Saturday, June 12, 1993, in Cox Medical Center
South. She was born on Aug: 8, 1904, near Riverdale, the daughter of John and Alice
Cupp Plank. She was preceded in death by her husband, Farrell Forgey in 1977.
Survivors include two sons, Edwin Forgey, and his wife, Nancy, Kansas City, and Arvil
Forgey, and his wife, Patricia, Ozark; two grandchildren, Kelly Blevins, and her husband,
Allan, Nixa, and Chris Forgey, and his wife, Paula, Ozark; three great-grandchildren; a
brother, Fred Plank, Tulsa, Okla.; and two sisters, Naomi Plank, Springfield, and Flossie
Higgins, Kansas City. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood
Cemetery, Springfield.

Forgey, Clyde 14 Jul 1895 - 16 Jan 1966
CCR 20 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob Rufus & Eliza (Merritt) Forgey; married Alma Nora Harp 1900 - 18
May 1966 - check cemlist - have her dying same day as Clyde]
Clyde Forgey, 69, Sparta, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after a short illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Forgey was a member of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Nora; two daughters, Mrs. Lelah Hursh, Sparta,
and Mrs. Levera Stafford, Springfield; two sons, Edwin N. Clever, and Edward B., Nixa;
a brother, Archie, Ozark. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Frank Payne, Ozark; a halfsister, Mrs. Velma Sharp, McClave, Colo; three step-sisters, Mrs. Eddie Rowden and
Mrs. Lura Wolf, both of Springfield and Mrs. Virgie Deffenderfer, Ozarks; a stepbrother, Toels Bray, Sparta; and 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiated and burial was in Linden Cemetery northwest of Sparta.
Forgey, E. Kathleen 6 May 1928 - 2 Apr 2005 SN-L 4 Apr 2005
[Note: married William P Forgey]
E. Kathleen Forgey, 76, Sparta, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Mercy
Villa. She was born May 6, 1928, in Nixa. On May 5, 1947, she was married to the late
William P. Forgey. Survivors include a son, Brent D. Forgey; two daughters, Christina
Stewart and her husband, Carl Stewart, and Marilyn Bunn; one grandson, Kevin Bunn;
and one sister-in-law, Maxiene Bilyeu. She worked at Ozark Bank for many years and
was very active in the community. She was a volunteer at St. John's Hospital Auxiliary.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 5 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
with burial following at Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Forgey, Emma (Stubbs) Feb 1874 - 16 Jan 1967
CCR 19 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Mary Leona (Osborn) Stubbs; married Vermont
“Happy” Forgey 12 Jan 1873 - 25 Nov 1955]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Forgey, 92, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Mrs. Forgey died at 11 a.m. Monday in her home. A lifetime resident of the
Ozark, community, she was a member of First Baptist Church here. Survivors include
two sons, Everett and Roy, both of Ozark; a brother, Harvey Stubbs, Ozark; four
grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Forgey, Everett "Butch" 27 Mar 1943 - 2 Mar 1999 CCH-N 10 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Everett L. & Minnie (Maddy) Forgey]
Everett "Butch" Forgey, age 55 of Ozark, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 in his
home. He was born March 27, 1943 near Ozark, and was the son of Everett L. and
Minnie (Maddy) Forgey. His father preceded him in death. Butch retired as a sheet metal
worker from Paul Mueller, and was presently employed by Business Security Systems.
Survivors include: a daughter, Ratava Moyer and her husband, Mark, Marionville; three
grandchildren, Bayley, Jarrett and Colton Moyer; his mother, Minnie Forgey; two sisters,
Linda Carney and Bonnie Godsy, all of Ozark; a niece, Beverly Grid; and two great
nieces, Jessica and Kandiss. A memorial service was 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4 in Adam

Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Visitation followed the
service.
Forgey, Farrell B. 25 Mar 1899 - 14 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: Son of George C. & Mary Thomas (Chaudoin) Forgey; married 1 Jan 1927
Blanche Plank 8 Aug 1904 - Jun 1993]
OZARK - Services for Farrell B. Forgey, 78, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Raymond Lloyd officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery in Springfield. Masonic services were conducted by Friends Lodge No, 352 of
Ozark. Mr. Forgey died late Saturday in Springfield MediCenter after several months
illness. Mr. Forgey was a lifelong Ozark resident and worked for the road maintenance
department of the Special Road District. He was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge No.
361 of Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Blanche; two sons, Edwin of Kansas City, and
Arvil of Ozark; two brothers, Gene of Ozark and Jewell of Springfield and a sister, Mrs.
Melia Ellen Rhodes, Springfield.
AND
Forgey, Farrell B. 25 Mar 1899 - 14 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
Words just could not express the appreciation for the many acts of kindness
shown us in the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. For all the prayers,
cards, flowers and food and especially Reverand Lloyd. Blanche Forgey, Mr. and Mrs.
Edwin Forgey, Mr. and Mrs. Arvil Forgey. May God Richly Bless You All.
Forgey, Gene 25 Oct 1896 - 1 Oct 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: married Sarah Margaret 23 Jun 1910 - 12 Feb 1999]
Gene Forgey, 91, of Ozark, died Oct 1 at Cox South Hospital, Springfield.
Services for Mr. Forgey were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs.
Troy Rhoden and David Howard officiating. Burial was at Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Mr. Forgey had resided in the Ozark and Sparta communities for most of his life. He was
a member of the First Baptist Church, Ozark. A former 20 year employee of the
Armour’s Company, Mr. Forgey also worked for the Ozark First Baptist Church for 15
years, retiring in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, of the home; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Ray and Sue Forgey and Carl and Mildred Forgey, all of Ozark; one
daughter and son-in-law, Norma and Jim Freeman, Sparta; 10 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren.
Forgey, George C. 14 Feb 1865 - 15 May 1954
CCR 20 May 1954 p4
[Note: Son of George S. & Ibby (England) Forgey; married 28 Nov 1895 Mary Thomas
Chaudoin 15 Feb 1861 - 12 Dec 1945]
Funeral services for George C. Forgey, 89. last surviving member of a pioneer
Christian County family of 14 children, who died May 12 following a short illness, were
held Saturday, May 14 at the Chaffin Funeral Home. Burial was in Prospect cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Chaudoin Forgey
in 1945. Survivors include three sons, Gene Forgey and Garrell Forgey of Ozark and
Jewell Forgey of Springfield; one daughter, Ellen of Susanville, Calif; 11 grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. “Uncle George” as he was affectionately known to his
friends, was a close student of the weather and his observations as he made his daily

visits to the square was looked forward to and much enjoyed by his many acquaintances.
He was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church.
Forgey, George Robert “Buster” 1905 - 24 Nov 1957 CCR 28 Nov 1957 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob Rufus & Anna Wilburn (Russell) Forgey; married 2 Jun 1924 Lola
Arvella Gann]
George “Buster” Forgey, well-known stockman formerly of the Sparta
community, died Sunday night in Burge Hospital. Mr. Forgey was the third fatality of a
car truck collision which occurred October 23, near Strafford. Others fatally injured in
the crash were Mrs. Ruth Milliron and her 17 year old son Richard Allen Milliron, both
of Redwood City, Calif. State troopers said young Milliron might have dozed at the
wheel of the car in which he, his mother and Ruthie Milliron, 3, were riding. Officers said
the Milliron car pulled directly in front of the cattle truck driven by Forgey. The resulting
crash sent cattle flying over the vehicles and a cat in the auto was thrown through the
windshield. Forgey was admitted to Burge Hospital suffered from a crushed chest and
compound leg fractures. He died at 9:45 Sunday evening. A complete obituary was not
available but will be published at a later date.
AND
Forgey, George Robert “Buster” d 24 Nov 1957, age 52 CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5
The following is an account from a Lebanon, Mo. newspaper of funeral services
for George R. “Buster” Forgey a well known former resident of Sparta. Funeral services
for George Robert Forgey, 52, of Linn Creek, Star route, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, November 27 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Mr. Forgey, a widely known
stockman and horse trainer, died November 24 in Burge hospital in Springfield of injuries
suffered in a car-truck accident on October 23. Services were conducted by Rev.
Raymond Tracy, pastor of the church assisted by Dr. Bradley Allison, pastor of the First
Baptist Church. Singers were Mr. and Mrs. Russell O’Dell, Miss Florence Clark and
Wayne Burd, with Mrs. T. J. Shadel at the organ. They sang “Rock of Ages’, “Nearer to
the Heart of God” and “Blessed Redeemer”. Interment was in Mt. Rose Memorial Park,
with the Palmer Funeral Home in charge of the services. Serving as pallbearers were
Erste Brown and Kinder Ester of Lebanon, Dr. K. D. Swan, Mexico, Chester Breshears of
Springfield, Chester Robertson of Sparta and Clell Nelson of Ozark. Honorary pall
bearers included Jack Payne, Opel Bradshaw, Carter Wrinkle, Billy Butcher, Ted Caffey,
Ernest McFarland, Hershel Montgomery, John Weatherly, Don Starnes, and Roy
Gourley, all of Lebanon, Noel Cox, Spokane, Wayne Engledowell, Springfield, Lloyd
McCoy, Ozark, Paul Ludwig Bradshaw, Springfield, Bob Fields, Jr., Mexico. George
Robert Forgey was born August 20, 1905 in Christian County and lived all his life in
Christian and Laclede Counties. On June 2, 1924, he was married to Lola Arvella Gann
and to this union three daughtes were born. Mr. Forgey was converted to the faith of
Christ about 25 years ago and was baptised, becoming a member of the Shady Grove
Baptist Church near Sparta.. He moved his membership to the Tabernacle Baptist Church
in Lebanon in 1950 and remained a faithful member until his death. He was a loving
husband and father, a good neighbor, noted for being friendly and kind to all he met. His
presence here is missed but heaven becomes more precious to his remaining friends and
loved ones. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife Lola of the home, three daughters,
Mrs. Linville Shipman, Rogersville, Mrs. Dale Fohn and Mrs. Charles Walters of

Lebanon; and six grandchildren, He also leaves five sisters and five brothers and many
other relatives and friends.
Forgey, Gladys (Chaudoin) 27 Jan 1904 - 22 May 1990 OH 31 May 1990
[Note: Son of James B. & Cordelia (McGinnis) Chaudoin; married 7 Mar 1923 Archie
"Dutch" Forgey 25 Oct 1898 - 29 Jul 1968]
Gladys Forgey, 88, Ozark, died Tuesday, May 22, 1990 in Nixa Park Care Center,
Nixa, after a long illness. Born in Sparta, she lived most of her life in Christian County.
She was a homemaker and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by
two sons, Richard Forgey, Clever, and Bill Forgey, Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Janet
Payne, Ozark; a sister, Lois Plank, Nixa; eight grandchildren; and nine great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie "Dutch" Forgey in
1968. Services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Terry Kendrick
officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Forgey, Justin Ken 27 Sep 1974 - 27 Sep 1974 OH 3 Oct 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Douglas K. & Judy (Hanafin) Forgey - tombstone has name Justin Kern
Forgey]
CLEVER - Justin Ken Forgey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Forgey,
Route 1, Clever, died shortly after birth at 10:13 p.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital.,
Springfield. Other survivors include the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Burel
Forgey, Nixa; maternal grandfather and step grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Hanafin, Route 4, Springfield; and great grandmothers, Mrs. Ester Peters, Nixa, Mrs.
Tishie Hanafin, Marionville, and Mrs. Jewell Goddard, Ozark. Graveside services were at
2 p.m. Monday at Mount Carmel Cemetery, near here, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Funeral arrangements are under supervision of Harris of Nixa.
Forgey, Leo Henry “Pinky” 1909 - 17 Dec 1964 CCR 24 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Vermont & Emma (Stubbs) Forgey; married Lela]
Leo Henry Forgey, 55, of Tulsa, Okla, a supervisor of Douglas Aircraft Co. there,
died Thursday, Dec. 17, in a Tulsa Hospital after an illness of several months.
A
native of Ozark where he was familiarly known as “Pinky” Forgey, he went to Tulsa 22
years ago. He had been a lead man for Douglas in the production control department for
15 years. He is survived by the widow, Lela of the home at 835 N. Florence Ave., Tulsa;
a son, Ronald Forgey of Grove, Okla; a stepson, Jim Woods of Tulsa; his mother, Mrs.
Emma Forgey , and two brothers, Roy and Everett, all of Ozark.
Forgey, Lola A. (Gann) 1907 - 1 Sep 1969 CCR 4 Sep 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Robert Uriah & Lunda Louisa (Johns) Gann; married 2 Jun 1924
George R. “Buster” Forgey]
Mrs. Lola G. Forgey, 62, of Ozark died at 9 a.m. Monday in the Cox Medical
Center following a short illness. Mrs. Forgey, a native of Sparta, was a former Member of
the Ozark grade school lunchroom staff and member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Louise Shipman of Ozark, Mrs. Nina Fohn of
Lebanon, and Mrs. Edna Walters of Emporia, Kan.; one brother, Lester Gann of Ozark;
three sisters, Mrs. Grace McCoy of Belle Plaine, Kan., Mrs. Donna Kissee and Mrs.

Pauline Farwell of Sparta. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Rose
Cemetery, Lebanon.
Forgey, Minnie Gertrude (Maddy) 4 May 1916 - 14 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of Jacob Derixson & Nora Mae (McGinnis) Maddy; married Everett
Forgey]
Minnie Gertrude Maddy Forgey, age 83 of Ozark died from leukemia on
Thursday October 14, 1999 in her home. She was born May 4, 1916 in Dennis, Kansas to
Jacob Derixson Maddy and Nora Mae McGinnis Maddy. Survivors include two
daughters, Bonnie Godsy and Linda Carney, both of Ozark; two granddaughters, Ratava
Moyer, Marionville, and Beverly Grider, Highlandville; six great-grandchildren and four
sisters. Mrs. Forgey was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; two brothers,
Glen and Ted Maddy; a sister, Leona Forshee; and her only son, Everett "Butch" Forgey
who passed away March 2, 1999. Her body will be cremated and the ashes place on her
beloved farm at Ozark. A memorial service was held Tuesday, October 19, 1999 at 7 p.m.
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Gary Jennings officiating.
Forgey, Paula Ann (Gardner) 14 Oct 1934 - 5 Dec 1971 CCR 9 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joe Bernice and Maude M. (Glenn) Gardner; married Richard L.
Forgey]
Mrs. Paula Ann Forgey, 37, of Route 1, Clever, died Sunday afternoon in Indiana
University Hospital, Indianapolis after an illness of three weeks. She was a native of Nixa
and had resided in Christian County most of her life. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Richard L.; three sons, Rick
Forgey of Billing and Dan Forgey and Joe Forgey of the home; one daughter, Susan of
the home; her mother, Mrs. Maud Gardner of Nixa; two brothers, Jack Gardner of
Branson and John Gardner of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Lea Burback of Portland, Ore.;
and one grandson. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. James Smith officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Forgey, Ruth Kathryn (Seitz) 16 Nov 1918 - 3 Jun 2002
[Note: Daughter of George & Doni Elizabeth Seitz; married 1951 Roy Forgey]
Ruth Kathryn Forgey, age 83, Ozark, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 3,
2002 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center after a long ill ness. She was born November 16,
1918 in Jefferson City, the daughter of George and Doni Elizabeth Seitz. She was united
in marriage to Roy Forgey in 1951. Mrs. Forgey worked for many years as a cook at the
Ozark Elementary School. She was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include three children, Dale Robertson and wife Rachel, Ozark, Peggy Scholz
and husband Karl, Springfield, and Brenda Ford and husband Joe, Bruner; 11
grandchildren, Lori Robertson, Stockholm, Sweden, Eric Robertson and wife Wendi,
Barnstead, N. H., Julie Whitehead and husband Ron, Atlanta, Ga., Tim Robertson and
wife Melissa, Warrensburg, Mo., Becky Martin and husband Brian, Monett, Mo., Karl
Scholz and wife Lori, Nixa, Ann Crane and husband Rob, Easton, Pa., Emily Rowe and
husband Keith, Springfield, Michael Scholz, Springfield, Melinda Hansen and husband
Mike, Sparta, and Paula Ford, Sparta; 14 great-grandchildren, Markus and Pehr

Gummerus, Sydney and Zachariah Robertson, Max Whitehead, Claire Martin, Simon
Scholz, Carson Crane, Gary, Steven and Mallory Hansen, and Riley, Cooper and Bailey
Hyde; and beloved nieces Darla Spicer and Stacy Menessinger, Jefferson City, Mo. She
was preceded in death by her husband Roy in 1984. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Payne
Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospices of America. Springfield
News-Leader, June 6, 2002.
Forgey, Sarah Margaret (Roller) 23 Jun 1910 - 12 Feb 1999 CCH-N 24 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Otto & Seth (Prine) Roller; married 17 Jun 1930 Gene Forgey 25 Oct
1896 - 1 Oct 1988]
Sarah Margaret Forgey, age 88, of Ozark, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born June 23, 1910 in Douglas County and was daughter of
Otto and Seth (Prine) Roller. On, June 17, 1930 she and Gene Forgey were married. Mrs.
Forgey retired from Fasco, Industries and she and her husband served as custodians for
the First Baptist Church in Ozark for several years. She continued her membership there
until her death. Survivors include: three children and their spouses, Ray and Sue Forgey,
and Carl and Mildred Forgey, all of Ozark, and Norma and Jim Freeman, Sparta; ten
grandchildren, Joni Chudomelka, Jenni Southard, Kenny Forgey, all of Ozark; Art
Forgey, Nixa; Patricia Burkholder, Valencia, California; Cara Gerdiman, Camdenton;
Larry Forgey and Keith Forgey, both of Ozark; Jimmy Freeman and Jana Humble, both
of Sparta; fifteen great-grandchildren, Christopher and Andrew Chudomelka, Caitlin,
Caryn, and Jacob Burkholder, Tyler and Logan Forgey, Justin Ray Gerdiman, Sara and
Bradley Southard, Renee and Rashel Forgey, Melissa and Tara Humble, and Bradley
Freeman. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1988, and a grandson, Norman
Freeman. A graveside service was 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark,
with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home.
Forgey, Verlon R. 14 Jul 1920 - 1 Feb 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Jewell & Nola (Eakins) Forgey; married 21 Nov 1943 Bobbie O. Jenkins]
Verlon R. Forgey, 72, Ozark, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1993 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born July 14, 1920 in Christian County, son of Jewell and Nola
Eakins Forgey. He lived most of his life in the Ozark area. On Nov. 21, 1943, he was
united in marriage to Bobbie O. Jenkins. He was affiliated with Hiland Dairy for 25 years
before his retirement. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark. He was preceded
in death by his parents; and a sister, Nadyne Miller. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie
Forgey; two daughters, Pamela A. Akihiro, Florissant, and Christie L. Englis, and her
husband, Keith, Ozark; four grandchildren, Matthew J. Akihiro, Tamiko L. Akihiro,
Misako A. Akihiro, and Joshua R. Englis; and two sisters, Wilma Anderson and Imogene
Fowler, both of Atlanta, Ga. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral
Home with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Ozark Building Fund.
Forgey, Vermont “Happy” 12 Jan 1873 - 25 Nov 1955

CCR 1 Dec 1955 p1

Funeral services for Vermont “Happy” Forgey, 82, who died Friday night at his
home in Ozark, after a short illness, were held Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral
Home with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin. The son of Andy and Jo Ann Forgey, he was born at Bowling Green, Ky. in
1872 and Came to Christian County in boyhood. In 1900 he was married to Emma Stubbs
and to this union were born five sons, two of whom, Andy and William, preceded him in
death. Survivors include his wife, Emma, of the home; three sons, Leo Forgey of Tulsa,
Everett and Roy Forgey of Ozark and seven grandchildren. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Ozark.
Forman, Lena (McDade) 5 Jan 1898 – 15 June 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of John & Lillie Belle (Walker) McDade]
Lena Forman, 90, of Taneyville, died June 15 at the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center, following a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Forman were held June 17
in -the Bradleyville Cemetery with the Rev. Leo Harmon officiating. Burial was under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Forman was born Jan. 5, 1899 in
Bradleyville, the daughter of John and Lillie Belle (Walker) McDade. A longtime
resident of Taneyville, Mrs. Forman was a homemaker and a member of the Bradleyville
Baptist Church. She is survived by nieces and nephews including Betty and Bill Roberts,
Taneyville, and Donald Bruner, Springfield.
Forrest, Tip "Doc" 18 Aug 1931 - 7 Mar 2007 SN-L 9 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Tom & Nettie Forrest; married 9 Aug 1951 Charlene Spurgeon]
Tip Forrest, 75, Springfield, Mo., passed away at St. John's Hospital on March 7,
2007. He was born August 18, 1931. He owned and operated Forrest Butcher Block and
Forrest Delivery Service in Springfield, Mo., for many years. He was married to Charlene
Spurgeon August 6, 1951. To this union one son was born. He was a lifetime member of
American Legion Post 676. He was very active in the American Legion Baseball
program, serving as baseball commissioner for the state of Missouri for many years. He
was a member of East Grand Church of Christ. Tip was preceded in death by his parents,
Tom and Nettie Forrest of Norwood, Mo.; his in-laws, Arch and Mabel Spurgeon of
Mountain Grove, Mo., and a daughter-in-law, Melissa. He is survived by his wife of 55
years, Charlene, of the home; one son, Gregg, Springfield; five grandchildren, Kiley, of
the home, Brandon, John and Christy, St. Louis, Megan Mallory and husband, Daniel,
Columbia, Mo., and their mother, Peg Forrest, St. Louis; two great-grandchildren, Noah
Forrest and Hannah Mallory; three brothers, Tom of California, Buck and wife, Delta,
Norwood, Mo., and John Moody and wife, Linda, Springfield; four sisters, Boots
Gerhardt, Nixa, Jackie Siemens and husband, Stan, Nixa, Marian Marcy, Leota, Kansas,
and June Bradshaw, Norwood, Mo.; many very special nieces and nephews and a host of
friends. Tip was a Korean War veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Navy. He was a
devoted husband, father and "PaPa". He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved
him. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2007, in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel. A visitation will precede the service from 1 p.m. until service
time. Private burial will take place at a later date.
Forrester, A. Marie (Haguewood) 29 Nov 1903 - 21 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990

[Note: Daughter of William J. & Emeline (Young) Haguewood; married Frank Hugh
Forrester 18 Mar 1894 - 8 Aug 1959]
Marie Forrester, 86, died Wednesday, March 21, 1990, in Nixa Park Care Center,
following a long illness. She was born the daughter of William J. and Emeline Young
Haguewood. A lifelong resident of the Ozark area, she was a member of the Ozark
Presbyterian Church. She was a charter member of the Ozark Garden Club. Her husband,
Frank H. Forrester, preceded her in death in 1959. Survivors include two sons and
daughters-in-law, Frank and Erma Dean Forrester, Ozark, and Jim and Betty Forrester,
Springfield; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Friday evening in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating.
Burial was Monday morning in National Cemetery, Springfield.
Forrester, Amelia A. (Kentling)
30 May 1870 - 15 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Katie Kentling; married Alfred B. Forrester 8 Feb 1862 - 6
Sep 1937]
Mrs. Amelia Forrester, 98, of Springfield, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. C. F. Coon, Springfield. Mrs. Forrester, widow of Albert B. Forrester, had
moved to Springfield from Highlandville 66 years ago. She was among the first students
of the old Loretta Academy here about 65 year ago. Surviving, in addition to her
daughter, is another daughter, Mrs. E. L. Chumley, and a son, Leslie B., also of
Springfield, 10 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren and 21 great, great grandchildren,
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in the Gorman-Scharpf Chapel with
Dr. William T. Gibbs officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Forrester, Billy E. "Little Bill" 23 Dec 1932 - 22 Jun 2005 SN-L 24 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Finis Edward & Hanna Flossie (Feaster) Forrester; married 7 May 1952
Velma Gardner]
Aurora, Mo.-Our father, Billy E. Forrester, 72, left this world, as we know it on
Wednesday, June 22, 2005, to be with his Lord and Savior, after a two year battle with
cancer. Even with uncertainty of what heaven would be like he was at peace in his heart
that he was always in God's hands. He was born December 23, 1932, in Aurora, to Finis
Edward and Hanna Flossie (Feaster) Forrester. Billy lived in the Aurora community his
entire life excluding the two years he lived with his daughter in Waynesville while she
cared for him. He graduated from Lowell School in Aurora. Billy worked for the Juvenile
Shoe Factory, Tyson Foods and Walnut Bowl in Billings. He was a member of the Fox
Hunter's Association. Billy was saved at an early age and was a longtime member of the
Wilson Avenue Baptist Church. On May 7, 1952, he married Velma Gardner at the First
Baptist Church in Monett. To this union four children were born. He is survived by his
children, Russell Forrester, Fulton, Kansas; Vickie Seitz and husband, Rex, Waynesville,
Johnny Forrester and wife, Denece, Springfield, and Jack Forrester, Halltown; three
brothers, Jess Forrester and wife, Alta, Edna, Kansas, Jack Forrester and wife, Clara,
Willetts, California, Buck Forrester and wife, Maye, Aurora; four sisters, Edith
Hutchinson, Helena, Montana, Jean Toalson, Aurora, Juanita Rice, Billings, and Betty
Buchanan, Republic; 12 grandchildren, Teresa Fisher and husband, Arnold, Melissa
Livingston and husband, Jamie, both of Mt. Vernon, Twilight Moore and husband,
Blaine, Ozark, Joey, Amy, David, Angela, Steven and Matthew Forrester, Springfield,

Jordan, Jaxi and Ashley Forrester, Aurora, and 12 great-grandchildren, Cherokee, Cody,
Amber, Rosie and Andy Arnold, Garret Gold, Mercedie and Chance Livingson, all of Mt.
Vernon, Rickelle and Hunter Moore, Ozark, J.L. and Jessica Forrester, Springfield and a
special little buddy, Scott Lowe of Waynesville. His parents and four brothers, Gordon
B., Floyd, Roy Edward and Delberth Forrester, preceded him in death. Services under the
direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 25,
2005, at the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church with burial in the Maple Park Cemetery,
Aurora. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Westside Baptist Church Building Fund in care of the
funeral home.
Forrester, Jerry 19 Aug 1942 - 20 Jun 1996 CCH-N 26 Jun 1996
Jerry Forrester, 53, of Nixa, died Friday, June 20, following a short battle with
cancer. At the time of his death he was at home surrounded by family members and
friends. He was born August 19, 1942 in Waverly, Illinois. Jerry graduated from Forsyth
High School and SMSU. He received a Master's Degree from Drury College. On August
15, 1964 he married Alice Keltner. Throughout his working career he was an executive
for financial institutions. His last position served was Chief Financial Officer and
Executive Vice President for Farm and Home Savings. An active church member, he
served as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher at Nixa Christian Church. Jerry greeted
everyone with a warm smile, firm handshake and a big hug. He will be missed by all who
knew him. Survivors include: His wife, Alice: three sons. Steve Forrester and his wife.
Marcia, California, Missouri, and Rob Forrester, and Brian Forrester, both of the home;
his parents, Byron and Myrtle Forrester, Jay, Oklahoma; a brother, Jim Forrester, and his
wife, Etta, Inola, Oklahoma; and two sisters, Judy Forrester. Tulsa, Oklahoma, and
Myrna Dawson, and her husband. Danny, Beggs, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held
at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating.
Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Nixa Christian
Church.
Forrester, Lee 9 Feb 1883 - 23 Feb 1967 CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
Funeral services for a lifelong Aurora resident, Lee Forrester, 84, who died at
8:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Elmhurst Rest Home in Carthage, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Marsh Chapel in Aurora. The Rev. Stevie Maples officiated, and burial
was in Maple Park Cemetery. Mr. Forrester is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Guy
Phelps, St. Joseph, Mrs. Robert Hall, Ozark; Mrs. Leslie Burt, Carthage, Mrs. Kenneth
Ritter, Studio City, Calif. and Miss Virginia Forrester, state of California; one brother,
Lloyd of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Dora King, Las Cruces, N. M.; four grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
Forshee, Leona Mae (Maddy) 14 Mar 1907 - Dec 1975 OH 11 Dec 1975 p8
[Note: married Coyne Forshee]
WILLARD - Mrs. Leona Mae Forshee, 68, died at 4:15 Monday afternoon at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after an eight-month illness. Mrs. Forshee of Route 1,
Willard, was a longtime resident of the Willard and Walnut Grove area. She was a

member of the Rose Hill Baptist Church near Willard and was a charter member of the
Sacville Ladies Club. Mrs. Forshee is survived by her husband, Coyne; two sons,
Wendell of Willard and Allen of Walnut Grove; one daughter, Mrs. JoAnn Sandquist,
Spokane, Wash.; two brothers, Glenn Maddy, Cape Fair and Tad Maddy of Kansas City;
five sisters, Mrs. Mary Creed, Walnut Grove, Mrs. Doris Haslip, state of Idaho, Mrs.
Minnie Forgey of Ozark, Mrs. Marion Kincaid, Oklahoma City, and Mrs. Bonnie Ware
of Springfield and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were incomplete under the
direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel of Walnut Grove.
Forsythe, Leona B. (Ball) 11 Sep 1896 - 26 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p4
Nixa - Mrs. Leona B. Forsythe, 77, of Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. Mrs. Forsythe had been a resident of Nixa since 1953,
coming from Kansas City where she was supervisor of waitresses for Fred Harvey
restaurants for 26 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Excelsior
Springs, Mo. She is survived by one brother, George Ball of Aptos, Calif.. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Forsythe, Louis E. 18 Jul 1888 - 22 Mar 1969 CCR 27 Mar 1969 p8
Funeral services for Louis E. Forsythe, 80, Nixa, who died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday
in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel in Nixa. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, with graveside
services there at 1:30 p.m. Mr. Forsythe, a veteran of World War I, had lived in Nixa
since 1953, coming here from Kansas City. He is survived by his wife, Leona B.; a
brother, Albert, Excelsior Springs; and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Vaughn, Temple City. Calif.
Fortner, Clay R. 28 Jun 1912 - May 1976 OH 20 May 1976 p4
WILLARD - Services for Clay R. Fortner, 63, of Route 2, Willard were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Rose Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Elliott officiating. Burial will be
in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn of Springfield, Mr. Fortner died at
12:15 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a
farmer, a member of Rose Hill Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of the Willard area.
Surviving are his wife, Mayme Jean; a son, Wayne of Route 2, Ozark; a brother, Henry of
1853 South Ferguson, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Cleota Rohlman, Route 2, Willard; his
step-mother, Mrs. Wilma Fortner, Route 2, Willard and a grandchild. The family was at
the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Fortune, Doris E. 29 Mar 1924 - 19 Jan 2005
SN-L 22 Jan 2005
Doris E. Fortune, 80, passed away January 19, 2005, in Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Home, in Belton, Mo. Mrs. Fortune was born March 29, 1924, in Sanborn County, S.D.,
and moved to Kansas City, Mo., in 1942. She retired from Safeway Stores after many
years in the Accounting Department. Mrs. Fortune relocated to Nixa, Mo., in 1992. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Fortune, Jr., in 2001. She is survived by her
daughter, Dorothy Buerky and husband Jim; granddaughter, Amy DiNella and husband
Tony; sister-in-law Eva Fortune; nephew Joe Fortune; as well as numerous other nieces
and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Springfield, Mo.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mt. Moriah & Freeman Chapel, (816) 942-2004.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 6800 W.
93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212.
Foster, Ashlie Renee 1987 - 15 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of Brad & Lou Ann Foster]
Ashlie Renee Foster, three-month-old daughter of Brad and Lou Ann Foster,
Spokane, died at 8 a.m. Monday in her home of natural causes. Graveside services for
Ashlie were held Wednesday in the Patterson Cemetery, near Bradleyville, with the Rev.
George Bishop officiating. Burial was under the direction of Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark. Survivors include her parents, Brad and Lou Ann Foster; two sisters, Nicolle and
Tonja, of the home; paternal grandparents Floyd Foster and Donna Foster of Gainesville;
maternal grandparents Bill and Lucy Dennis of Bradleyville; one paternal greatgrandfather,. Floyd A. Foster, Gainesville; and one paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. lone
Snyder, Rock Island, Illinois.
Foster, Eva L. 14 Apr 1908 - 22 Aug 1990 NN-E 30 Aug 1990
Eva L. Foster, 82, Ozark, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1990, in Springfield General
Hospital, following an illness of two weeks. She was born April 14, 1908, and lived in
Rockaway Beach. She had been a resident of Riverview Manor in Ozark since 1953.
Graveside services were held Monday in Ozark Oddfellows Cemetery with the Rev.
Harold Spradling officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Foster, John Denny 1 Jul 1897 - Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married Laurine]
John Denny Foster, 79 of route 2, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at Fremont Manor
after an eight-month illness. A lifelong resident of Greene County, he was a member of
Oakland United Methodist Church and the Strafford School Board. He was past
Chairman of the Greene County Farmers Cooperative. Mr. Foster was a descendant of
Maj. Gen. Sterling Price who fought in the Mexican War and was a general in the
Confederate Army during the Civil War. Mr. Foster was also active in Democratic
politics. Survivors include his wife, Laurine; a daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth LaRocca,
Detroit, Mich., three step-daughters, Mrs. June Beasley, Nixa, Mrs. Chardine Ferree,
Dayton, Ohio and Mrs. Virginia Smales, Battle Creek, Mich.; two step-sons, Gene Luce,
Xenia, Ohio and Max Luce, Dayton; a sister, Mrs. Ducette Turner, 751 South Weller, 11
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Gorman-Scharpf-Abbott will announce
arrangements.
Foster, Laurabelle (Sparks) 7 Dec 1873 - 7 Jun 1949 CCR 9 Jun 1949
[Note: married Samuel Andrew Foster 9 Mar 1862 - 9 Jan 1934]
Mrs. Laura Foster, 78, longtime resident of Springfield and wife of the late
Andrew Foster, died Sunday night at the Springfield Baptist hospital following shock
form a broken hip which she sustained two weeks ago. She was a sister-in-law of A.C.
Leonard of Ozark. Funeral services were Tuesday, at the Lohmeyer-Jewel E. Wendle
Funeral Home with burial in the Roller cemetery near Elm Grove. Survivors are two
daughters and one son.

Foster, Lola I. (Haguewood) 30 Apr 1907 - 13 Nov 1989 OH 23 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of Major Clarence & Macie T. (Canard) Haguewood; married 12 Feb
1939 Thomas William Foster 3 Mar 1893 - 23 Feb 1965]
Lola I. Foster, 82, Ozark, died at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 13 in St. John's Regional Health
Center after a short illness. A lifelong resident of the Ozark and Strafford areas, Mrs.
Foster worked many years for J.C. Penney in Springfield in retail sales before retiring.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark, and Ozark Chapter No. 98 Order of
Eastern Star. She is survived by three nephews, Glen Kaufman, Ozark, Jack Kaufman,
Boise, Idaho, and John Dale Haguewood, Springfield; and two nieces, Jan Ellen
Livingston, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Marian Paige Haguewood, Littleton, Colo. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas William Foster, in 1965. Services were
Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial
was in Ozark Cemetery.
Foster, Mary R. (McLemore) Jackson 1924 - 30 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Huber & Perna (Andrews) McLemore ; married 6 Mar 1944 Harry
"Jack" Franklin Jackson died 18 Jul 1970; married 5 May 1984 Loyd Foster died 8 Apr
1992]
Mary R. Jackson Foster, 82, of Ash Grove, passed away Thursday morning, Nov.
30, 2006, in St. John's Hospital, following a short illness. Mary was born in Dade County
near Everton and was a lifelong resident of the Dade County and Springfield areas. She
was a homemaker and a retired inspector with Dayco Corporation. She was a member of
the Baptist Church. She graduated from Everton High School. Mary McLemore and
Harry "Jack" Franklin Jackson were united in marriage on March 6, 1944. To this union,
five children were born. Together they were privileged to share 26 years. Jack preceded
her in death on July 18, 1970. On May 5, 1984, she and Loyd Foster were united in
marriage and were privileged to share seven years. He preceded her in death on April 8,
1992. Also, preceding her were her parents, Huber and Perna Andrews McLemore and
two sisters, Betty Grabast and Martha Fisher, and one brother, Robert McLemore. She is
survived by her children: three daughters, Sherry and husband Danny Daniel of Ash
Grove, Jean Williams of Bois D'Arc, and Pat Jackson of Springfield, Mo.; two sons,
Frank Jackson of Springfield, Mo. and Mike Jackson of Ozark, Mo.; seven grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia and husband Sy Wantland, and Connie and
husband Dale Myers, all of Springfield; and one special aunt, Kleo McCarty of
Springfield, Mo. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2006, in Wilson
Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove, with Rev. Steve Ward officiating with interment
immediately following in Sinking Creek Cemetery, Everton. There will be no visitation.
Foster, Norma J. d 2 Feb 2006 SN-L 4 Feb 2006
Norma J. Foster of Wichita died Feb. 2, 2006, in Wesley Medical Center in
Wichita, Kan. The Celebration of her life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at
Chapel Hill Fellowship in Wichita, Kan. Surviving family include three sons, Ken Foster
of Republic, Mo., John Foster of Evergreen, Colo., and Matt Foster of Ozark, Mo.; three
grandchildren, Nicholas, Sheana, and Talor.
Foulk, Gary Donald 17 Feb 1943 - 16 Apr 2005 SN-L 1 May 2005

[Note: Son of Harry &Ada (Miller) Foulk; married 1964 Dorothy DeBoard ]
Gary Donald Foulk was born into this world on February 17, 1943, in
Summersville, Missouri, to Harry Foulk and Ada Miller Foulk. He was welcomed to the
family farm by brother Glen and sisters Bonnie and Dotty, and later joined by another
brother, Lonnie. The family moved to Birch Tree, Missouri, in 1946, where they
established a general store and feed business. Gary attended Birch Tree schools,
graduating with the class of 1961. He moved to St. Louis, where he worked at St. Louis
Flying Service and later at McDonnell Aircraft, building F-4 Phantoms. In 1964, he
married Dorothy DeBord of Mountain View, Missouri, and they made their home in St.
Charles. In 1969 they left the city life behind, moving to Montier, Misssouri, where they
ran a general store and later added a milk route. In 1972, they welcomed home a daughter
Laurene Ann. To meet the changing needs of the community, they changed their wares
from groceries to auto parts in 1976. They served as contributing delegates to the
Shannon County Democratic Committee during this time. In 1990, Gary sold the family
business and began working in automotive sales in the communities of Mountain Grove
and West Plains. They moved to West Plains where his sales career transitioned back into
auto parts when he joined O'Reilly Automotive. Gary and Dorothy moved to Springfield
in 2002, and Gary began working at the O'Reilly Automotive store in Nixa, Missouri. Of
his sales experiences, Gary counted his time at the Nixa O'Reilly among the most
rewarding. After diagnosis and treatment for cancer in 2003, he held firmly to his goal of
returning to the Nixa store to continue the work he loved. Gary endured an 18-month
battle at home with his illness, demonstrating an extraordinary capacity for patience to
the very end. Dorothy gave up her outside work to devote her nursing skills to her
husband in June 2004, bringing him close warmth and comfort for nearly a year. Gary
passed into the next world on April 16, 2005, with his wife and daughter at his side. He
will be remembered for his smile, his loyalty, and his uncompromising values. Gary's
love of working with people allowed him to enjoy a host of friends throughout the
Ozarks. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, May 7 at the V.F.W. Post in
Mountain View, Missouri. Eulogy will be read at 2 p.m. and casual visitation will
continue until 5 p.m. Warm remembrances of Gary will be enjoyed along with punch and
pie. By his request, Gary's ashes will be scattered during a private ceremony. An
additional memorial service in Springfield will be arranged at a later date.
Foulks, Joe Ann (Paschal) 23 Aug 1930 - 18 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 Oct 1991
Joe Anne Foulks, daughter of Fred and Irene Brown Paschal, was born Aug.
23, 1930 in Mayberry, Ill., and died Oct. 18, 1991, at the age of 61 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was married to Larry Foulks on June 28,
1981 and had been a resident of the Kimberling City area for the past two years,
coming from Arganta, Ill. She was a member of the Elks Club Ladies Auxiliary in
Kimberling City, was involved with the Welcome Wagon program and was a
member of the United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry
Foulks of Kimberling City; two sons, Bart Allen Bradford, Nixa, and Roger Kent
Bradford, Kimberling City; a daughter, Connie Hubbs, Nixa; one step-son, Roger
Lee Foulks, Farmer City, III.; three brothers, Terry Dungey, Troy, Ill., Douglas
Paschal, Highland, Ill., and Tom Paschal, Woodstock, Ga.; six grandchildren and a
host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held Monday, Oct. 21

in Stumpff Chapel-South, Kimberling City, with the Rev. Paul E. Rundel
officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Foushee, Anita Margaret 5 Nov 1910 - 15 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
Anita Margaret Foushee, 77, of Nixa, died Dec. 22 in her home. The body was
cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield: Burial was
in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los Angeles, California.
Fowler, Alwilda W. (Melton) 10 Aug 1868 - 25 Jan 1949 CCR 3 Feb 1949
[Note: Daughter of B. Benjamin & Malissa Caroline “Cal” (Elkins) Melton; married
Marion Huntley Fowler 25 Feb 1860 - 20 Jan 1942]
Alwildy Fowler, 80, died January 25, at her home in the Nubbin Hill community.
She was born in Cannon County, TN, the daughter of Benjamin and Caroline Melton. At
the age of four years she came with her parents to Christian county, MO, where she spent
the rest of her life. In the year 1884 she married Marion H. Fowler, who preceded her in
death seven years ago. They were parents of four children who survive, Arnold Fowler of
Modesto, CA, Oren and Bert Fowler and Mrs. Clara Nix of the Nubbin Hill community.
Other survivors are four granddaughters, seven great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. For fifty years she was a member of the Christian church. Funeral services
were conducted at the Linden Chapel Monday, January 31, by Rev. Roy Shipman. Burial
was in the Linden cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
**from Nubbin Hill column: Due to the ice storm last week which stopped our mailman
as well as our school bus, we were unable to be with you. We had to give up mother
Fowler who died suddenly Tuesday night at 9:40. She had been in poor health for several
days with a pain in her right shoulder. After the doctor called Sunday morning and
Tuesday she seemed to be so much better all day and performed her household duties in
the usual way. She and her son, Oren, retired at 8 o’clock. She awoke at 9:30 suffering
from the pain which was very severe. She hadn’t had a cold this winter and that was
unusual for her. Oren had spent every night with his mother for the past two months. Mr.
and Mrs. Verrill McCoy and Jerry and Mrs. Herbert Emberton and Marsha Mae of
Springfield spent Sunday night with Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Nix and attended the funeral of
their grandmother, Mrs. Alwildy Fowler Monday. Mrs. Walt Elkins came Monday for the
funeral. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Shipman, Betty and Johnny and Mrs. Maude Shipman were
Monday visitors of the Oren Fowlers. The Glenn Garrisons were Sunday evening visitors
and Ollie Green called Friday evening. Mrs. Herschel Jones, Virginia and Rosemary
spent Tuesday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linzy Shipman of McCracken. Mrs. Lewis
Dennison was also a visitor. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Garrison and sons spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Bert Fowler.
Fowler, Delmar 27 Sep 1927 - 20 Jan 1999 CCH-N 27 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Guy & Ada (Whittaker) Fowler; married 27 Jun 1948 McVay Jones]
Delmar Fowler, age 71, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday,
January 20, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born September 27, 1927
in Salem, and was the son of Guy and Ada (Whittaker) Fowler. He served his country in
the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. On June 27,1948 he and

McVay Jones were married. Mr. Fowler was a member of the First Christian Church in
Salem and the First Christian Church in Rolla before moving to Springfield and joining
the Parkview Christian Church. He co-owned a business in Rolla, and owned and
operated Ozark Printing Company in Ozark before retirement. Survivors include: his
daughter, Kathe Moore and her husband, Dell, Springfield; two grandsons, Brad Moore,
U.S. Army stationed in Germany, and Marcus Moore, Springfield; three brothers and
their wives, Bill and Earlene Fowler, Fenton, Lowell and Charlene Fowler and Jerry and
Karen Fowler, all of Salem; two sisters and their husbands, Sue and Donnie Stagner, and
Verna Lou and Perry Inman, all of Salem; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Violet and
Delmer Cotner, Salem, and Joan and John Teet, Ramrod Key, Florida; nieces; nephews;
other relatives; and special friends on 400 West at Cox South. He was preceded in death
by his wife, McVay, in 1994, a son, Keith; two brothers, William Clyde Fowler, and
Emmitt Edward Fowler, and his parents. A funeral service was held Saturday Jan. 23, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Jim Haenig and Tony Newby officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Show-Me-Christian
Home or Parkview Christian Church.
Fowler, Franklin Lee 10 Apr 1934 - 4 Dec 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Frank E. & Florence (Smith) Fowler; married 31 May 1968 Martha Ping]
Dr. Franklin Lee Fowler, age 67, of Nixa, died Dec. 4, 2001, in Primrose Place,
Springfield. He was born April 10, 1934, in Beaver, Okla., the son of Frank E. and
Florence (Smith) Fowler. He graduated from Kansas State Teachers College in Pittsburg,
Kan. Following graduation he served his country in the U.S. Army from 1957-1963. On
June 9, 1965, he graduated from the Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine. He also
graduated from U.C.L.A. Law School in 1993. On May 31, 1968, he and Martha Ping
were married. Survivors include: His wife, Martha; presently residing in Primrose Place,
Springfield; a son, John Fowler, St. Louis; two daughters, Leslie Fowler, Nixa and
Heather Brandal, Springfield; four grandchildren, Jordan and Sydne Fowler and Crystal
and Brandon Smoldon. A funeral service with military honors was held Dec. 7 in the
Missouri Veterans Interment Shelter, Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Fowler, Gail Warren 4 Jul 1947 - 12 Dec 2003 CCH-N 17 Dec 2003
Gail Warren Fowler, 56, Nixa, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 at Cox South Hospital.
He was born July 4, 1947 in Leora, Mo., the son of Chester Paul Fowler and Salena
Elsinore (Green) Fowler. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On March 28,
1970, he and Peggy Long were united in marriage. Fowler retired from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture after 36 years of service. He was a member of the
Genealogical and Historical Society of Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Peggy;
two sons, Nathaniel Warren Fowler, Highlandville, and Joshua Paul Fowler, of the home;
his mother, Salena Fowler, Dexter; two brothers and their wives, Jerry Wayne and
Camille Fowler, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Ronald and Pamela Fowler, Cape Girardeau;
aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; and cousins. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Dec. 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial with
military honors followed in Manley Cemetery, west of Nixa.

Fowler, Glessie Mae (Shipman) 4 May 1898 - 22 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Abraham & Siloama (Nelson) Shipman; married Oren Fowler 19
Aug 1885 - 10 May 1969]
Funeral services for Mrs.. Glessie M. Fowler, 71, of Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating. Burial
was in the Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Fowler died at 12:05 p.m. Friday in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home in Ozark following a long illness. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bessie
Dismuke of Delhi, Calif.
Fowler, Heather Lee (Fowler) Smolden 17 Oct 1969 - 4 Jul 2004 SN-L 6 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Dr. Franklin & Martha Fowler; married ? Smolden]
Heather Lee Fowler, 34, Springfield, passed away July 4, 2004. She was born
October 17, 1969, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Dr. Franklin and Martha Fowler.
She is survived by two children, Brandon and Crystal Smolden, Show Low, AZ; a
brother, John Fowler; and a sister, Leslie Fowler. Graveside services will be held at 11
a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa, Missouri, with the Rev. Ron
Walker officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of
flowers, a memorial fund has been established at the funeral home.
Fowler, Larry Richard 1919 - 20 Jun 2005 SN-L 22 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Richard & Betty Fowler; married Diana Lynn]
Larry Richard Fowler, 55, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died Monday, June 20, 2005, in
Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg. He was a graduate of Glendale High School and
Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo. Born in Peoria, Ill., he moved to
St. Petersburg 12 years ago from Puerto Rico. A retired U.S. Navy officer with 26 years
of service, he most recently served as the second in command and Security Officer for the
Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility, the largest "LIVE FIRE" weapons training
facility within the D.O.D. Prior to that he had served as the Chief Staff Officer and
Training Plans Officer at Training Air Wing FIVE within the Naval Air Training
Command. While there he rewrote the initial assignment selection process and the
Primary Flight Training curriculum. Other previous assignments include the design of the
Command Center for the Commander, Naval Air Forces, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, where he
then developed the operating procedures and trained the initial staff. He has been
designated by the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator, an Aviation Safety Officer, and a
Proven Specialist in Education and Training Management. He held a degree in Public
Administration. He taught at the VMI as a Naval Science Instructor. He was Chief of
Staff at the Training Wing in Pensacola and Air Boss on the U.S.S. Guam. He was a
member of the St. Petersburg Yacht Club and was involved in the St. Petersburg Race
Committee. Survivors include his wife, Diane Lynn; his parents, Richard and Betty
Fowler, Nixa, Mo.; a brother, John David Fowler, Edmond, Okla.; and a niece, Annie
Farley, Nixa, Mo. Arrangements by Anderson-McQueen Funeral & Cremation CentersNE St. Petersburg. Online guestbook @ www.andersonmcqueen.com
Fowler, McVay J. (Jones) 10 Oct 1928 – 18 Nov 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
McVay J. Fowler, 66, Springfield, died Nov. 18, 1994, in her home.

She was born Oct. 10, 1928, in Salem, the daughter of Thomas and Gertrude Jones. On
June 27, 1948, she was united in marriage to Delmar Carl Fowler. She and her husband
formerly owned and operated Ozark Printing for a number of years. She was a member of
Parkview Christian Church. Baptized at the age of 12, she was a faithful church member,
serving Springfield and formerly First Christian Church of Rolla Preceding her in death
were her parents; and a son, Keith Fowler. Survivors include her husband, Delmar; a
daughter and son-in-law, Kathe and Dell Moore, Springfield; two grandchildren, Brad
Moore and his wife, Andy, and Marcus Moore; two sisters and their husbands, Violet and
Delmer Cotner, Salem, and Joan and John Teet, Ramrod Key, Fla; nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ministers Jim
Haenig and Tony Newby officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Parkview Christian Church, Show-Me Christian Youth
Home or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Fowler, Oren 19 Aug 1885 - 10 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Marion Huntley & Alwilda (Melton) Fowler); married Glessie Mae
Shipman 4 May 1898 - 22 Aug 1969]
Oren Fowler, 83, a lifelong resident of Route 1, Sparta, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday
in Springfield Baptist Hospital. A retired farmer, he is survived by his wife, Glessie, of
Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Clara Nix, Tucson, Ariz; and two brothers, Arnold, Modesto, Calif.
and Bert, Sparta. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Fowler, Oren
19 Aug 1885 - 10 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
Funeral services for Oren Fowler, 83, Route 1, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. J. Eli Routh officiating, assisted by the Rev. Junior
Swadley. Burial was in Linden Cemetery, north of Sparta. Mr. Fowler died at 6:15 p.m.
in Springfield Baptist Hospital.
Fowler, Rhoda Ellen (Ross) 21 Mar 1887 - 1 Nov 1972 CCR 2 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Rhuben Wilber & Emiline (Horton) Ross; married Bert Loren
Fowler 28 Jan 1889 - 31 Aug 1984]
Mrs. Rhoda E. Fowler, 85, Route 1, Sparta, died at 5:40 a.m. Wednesday in the
Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark. Mrs. Fowler was a lifelong resident of the
McCracken community and a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband Bert, a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Garrison, Sparta, two grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Funeral
Home with Rev. Eli Routh and Rev. Bruce Maples, officiating. Burial will be in Linden
Cemetery.
AND
Fowler, Rhoda Ellen (Ross) 21 Mar 1887 - 1 Nov 1972 OH 9 Nov 1972 p8
OZARK - Mrs. Rhoda E. Fowler, 85, Route 1, Sparta, died at 5:40 a.m.
Wednesday in the Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark. Mrs. Fowler was a lifelong
resident of the McCracken community, and a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bert; a daughter, Mrs. Bert Garrison, Sparta; two
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services were announced by Harris of Ozark.

Fowler, Robert Gene (Goolsby) 22 Dec 1943 - 12 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Frank & Hazel Goolsby; married 1966 Nancy Fay Kennedy]
Robert Gene Fowler, 57, Sparta, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in his
home of cancer. He was born Dec. 22, 1943, in Sioux City, Iowa, and married Nancy Fay
Kennedy in 1966. Mr. Fowler worked as a roofer before his illness. Preceding him in
death were a son, Edward Fowler; his parents, Hazel and Frank Goolsby; a sister, Diane;
and a granddaughter, Star. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy; two children, Robert
Fowler II, and his wife Kim, Sparta, and Stephanie Stark, Sparta; four grandchildren,
Sunny Vail Fowler, Wyatt Holt Fowler, Nikki Stark and Dakota Bellah-Fowler; a
brother, Edward Fowler, Iowa; and two sisters, Karen Colson, Arizona, and Donna
Isham, California. His body has been cremated according to his wishes. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Fox, Annabelle (Garrison) Hough 7 Mar 1910 - 4 Feb 1994 OH 9 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Landon & Amy (Roberts) Garrison; married ? Hough; married ? Fox]
Annabelle Garrison Fox, 83, Ozark, died Friday, Feb. 4, 1994 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born March 7, 1910 in Billings, and was the daughter of Landon and
Amy Roberts Garrison. In 1920, the family moved to Ozark where they farmed and lived
on the property that is now Century Pines Retirement Home. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Joe; three brothers, Howard, Lloyd, and Ralph Garrison, and three
sisters, Lucille Garrison, Mildred Silvey, and Celo Hawkins. Survivors include four
children, Judge Mitch Hough, Ozark, Garrison J. Fox, Denver, Colo., Robert N. Fox, St.
Louis, and Judy Ann Switzer, Sedona, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren Lindsey Hough, Terianne
Love, Mark, Sam, Lisa, Joseph, and Michael Fox, Athen George Mertis Jr., Bobby
Mertis, and Christina Sollar; three great-grandchildren and cousins by the thousands.
Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 7, at Ozark Cemetery with Rev. Ben Brown
officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Christian County Museum and Historical Society, PO Box 442, Ozark.
Fox, Arl H. 30 Apr 1890 - 28 Dec 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John & Mary Francis Fox]
Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 30 for Arl H. Fox, 80, of Dodge, Okla., a
native of Fair Grove. Burial was in Southwest City cemetery under direction of Worley
Funeral Home. Mr. Fox died Dec 28 in his home in Oklahoma. He homesteaded land in
Colorado in 1915. He was a member of the United Methodist Church and attended Dodge
Baptist Church. Mr. Fox was active in the Republican Party and was sheriff and county
commissioner of Delaware County for many years. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J.
C. Roberts, Grove, Okla., Mrs. J. C. Clements, Vinita, Okla, and Mrs. Archie
Wichlander, Campbell, Calif; a brother, Gerald Fox, Jay, Okla.; two sister, Mrs. Mildred
Deeds, Ozark and Mrs. Ruby Samsel, Marionville; 10 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Fox, Charles "Tracy" 12 Jul 1963 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006 & SN-L 22 Apr
2006
[Note: Son of Charles Edward & Karen (Harp) Fox]

Charles "Tracy" Fox, born July 12, 1963, passed away in his home on Thursday,
April 13, 2006, from complications of pneumonia. Tracy was preceded in death by his
mother, Karen Harp Fox, and his father, Charles Edward Fox. Tracy is survived by his
daughter, Amanda Lee Fox and grandson, Eli, of Billings, Mo.; his sisters, Deanna
Michels of Wisconsin and Kristy Gilmore of Springfield, Mo.; and brother, Kelly Owens
of Oklahoma. Tracy also leaves behind many other family members and friends. A
memorial service will be held in Tracy's honor on Saturday, April 22, 2006, at 4 p.m. at
the home of Gary Yarbrough. Tracy loved the outdoors and was happiest with a fishing
pole in hand.
Fox, George 6 Dec 1917 - Dec 2004 SN-L 2 Dec 2004
[Note: married 13 Aug 1938 Goldie Mae Smith]
Mr. Fox was born in Christian County, Mo., on Dec. 6, 1917. He was married to
Goldie Mae Smith on Aug. 13, 1938. She survives at the home. He is also survived by his
daughter, Barbara, and son-in-law, Joseph Dexter of Tucson, Ariz.; by his son, Michael,
and wife Judy of Sandpoint, Idaho; by his son, Ronald and wife Mary Jo of Henley, Mo.;
and by his daughter, Deborah Gretlein of Springfield, Mo. He also leaves 13
grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. For over 60 years Mr. Fox was a member of
and an active participant in the work of the Baptist Church. At the time of his death he
was a member and Deacon of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He also had an active interest
in youth activities. He served three years as Cub Scout Master and two years as president
of the Cole County RV Athletic Booster Club. The life work of Mr. Fox was in the field
of transportation and its regulation, first with a major truck line beginning in 1936, next
in the district office of the Interstate Commerce Commission and then employed by the
Missouri Public Service Commission for 33 years, retiring as its Director of
Transportation in 1980. Mr. Fox enjoyed a national reputation in the transportation field.
He was licensed to practice before the Interstate Commerce Commission and represented
the State of Missouri in many cases involving transportation matters in the rather
turbulent time following World War II when transportation facilities struggled to change
back to peace time services. He was a charter member of the National Conference of
State Transportation Specialists, serving a term as its President as well as in numerous
other capacities. He also served on various committees of the National Association of
Railroad and Utility Commissions. He was also recognized, in 1967, by the Office of
Emergency Planning, Executive Office of the President, for his contribution to the
development of the Missouri State Plan for the Emergency Management of Resources,
during the Cold War era. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, at Freeman's Mortuary,
Jefferson City, Mo., and the funeral will be Saturday, Dec. 4, 2004 at Pleasant Hill
Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Any memorials are suggested to the building fund of
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
Fox, George Elmer 29 Oct 1899 - 3 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
[Son of John R. & Margaret Melvina (Maples) Fox; married Myrtle Ira Wells 15 Jul
1891 - 27 Nov 1933; married Sarah Viola 4 Feb 1900 - 15 Jul 1984]
Services for Elmer Fox, 79, of Galena were held last Friday in the Galena First
Baptist Church. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Fox was a retired merchant.

He died April 3 at his home. Among those surviving is his wife, Viola and a son, Ray
Dean of Nixa.
Fox, Homer M. 28 Jan 1921 - 1 May 2006 SN-L 6 May 2006
[Note: married Mary Sue Johnson]
Homer M. Fox was born January 28, 1921, and left this life at age 85 on May 1,
2006, in Christian Health Care, Republic. He was a loving husband and father. A
granddaughter, Brandi Fox, preceded him in death. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Sue
(Johnson) Fox, Billings; sons, Ron Fox and wife, Judi, Olive Branch, Mississippi, and
Craig Fox and wife, Renee, Round Rock, Texas; grandchildren, Ronden Fox, Taylor Fox,
Sydney Fox, and Carson Fox, and Nanette Nelson; two great grandchildren, Dustin and
Devin; a sister, Helen Holawatie and husband, Mike, Hawthorne, California, and motherin-law, Arena Johnson. He was a member and past master of Temescal Palms Lodge
#314, Corona, California. Funeral services, with Masonic Rites, will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday, May 5, 2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Chaplain Glyn Davies
officiating. Burial will follow, with Military Honors by the Veteran's Memorial Team, at
Mt. Olive Cemetery, McKinley. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time, in the
funeral home.
Fox, James D. 11 Sep 1889 - 13 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: name on tombstone, James E. Fox; married 9 Oct 1915 Nancy Etta Thompson 17
Jan 1895 - 6 Jan 1983]
James D. Fox, 80, Republic, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center in
Springfield, A retired farmer, he was a longtime resident of Christian County. Surviving
are his wife, Nancy Etta; four sons, Aaron Dee Fox, Republic, Leslie D. Fox, Tribune,
Kan. and John G. Fox and Frank Fox, both of Meade, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Barr,
Tacoma, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jane Hilton, Talaquah, Okla. and Mrs. Minnie
Davis, Lexington, Ky,; a brother, John, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel in Republic
with burial in Linden Cemetery.
Fox, Jesse Elmer 15 Oct 1869 - 10 Nov 1955 CCR 17 Nov 1955 p4
Funeral services for Jesse Elmer Fox, 86, who died Nov. 10 at Fulton, Mo. were
held Saturday at the Highlandville Baptist Church, with Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev.
Jim Hylton officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. He was a member of the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Alice White and
Mrs. Mae Phipps of Highlandville and Mrs. Clara Landers of Willard; a brother, Everett
Fox of Springfield; two sons, James Fox of St. Louis and George Fox of Jefferson City;
two daughters, Mrs. Cleta Landrum of Springfield and Mrs. Allene Patterson of
Rockford, Ill. and 12 grandchildren.
Fox, Joe F. 2 Aug 1883 - 20 Aug 1964 CCR 27 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: married Adline Bolin 23 Sep 1890 - 31 Dec 1946; married second Grace]
Joe F. Fox, 81, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday , Aug. 20 at his home in Nixa after a
long illness. The retired farmer and carpenter was born in Minnesota but moved to
Missouri at an early age. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors are

his wife Grace; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Maples, Mrs. Eva Lee Sissel and Mrs.
Lucille Phillips. all of Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Forgey, Mrs. Kate Wallace and
Mrs. Rose Wade, all of Springfield; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Pauline Baker, Honolulu; three
stepsons, Rex, Jim and Neal Maples, all of Los Angeles; six grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren and three step grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial was in Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa.
Fox, John G. “Jack” 5 Sep 1891 - 28 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Martha Josephine Thompson 28 Dec 1891 - 9 Feb 1928]
SPARTA - John “Jack” Fox, 85, a longtime Christian County resident, formerly a
resident here, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Springfield MediCenter of apparent natural
causes. Mr. Fox also was a resident of Diamond and Springfield. Surviving also are three
daughters, Mrs. Imah Jean Jones, Joplin, Mrs. Geneva Smart, Olympia, Wash. and Mrs.
Juanita Patterson, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hilton, State of Oklahoma and
Mrs. Minnie David, Lexington, Ky.; 13 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 16
great great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark
with Dr. Herbert Hillme officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery south of here.
Fox, Joseph 19 Apr 1911 - 25 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: married Annabell Garrison 7 Mar 1910 - 4 Feb 1994]
Joseph Fox, 78, of Ozark, died Sept. 25 in Springfield Community Hospital
following a long illness. As a shoe business executive, he lived many years in St. Louis.
He is survived by his wife, Annabelle, of Ozark; two sons, Garrison J. Fox, Aurora,
Colo., and Robert N. Fox, Ladue, Mo.; one daughter, Judy Ann Switzer, Lake
Montezuma, Ariz.; and six grandchildren. Graveside services were held Sept. 27 at the
Ozark Cemetery with Rabbi Bruce Diamond officiating. Funeral arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Memorial contributions may be
made to United Hebrew Congregations, 931 S. Kickapoo, Springfield, 65804.
Fox, Leslie D. 27 Feb 1918 - 2 Feb 2003
Leslie D. Fox, 84, Springfield, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, February 2, 2003 in
Doctor's Hospital of Springfield. He was born February 27, 1918 in Point Peter,
Arkansas, the son of James D. and Nancy Etta (Thompson) Fox. He was united in
marriage to Grace Phine Little on February 15, 1941 in Highlandville, Missouri. Early on
he was a dairy farmer in the Greene County area, then a mechanic in Kansas. He moved
to Springfield in 1982 and continued to be a mechanic until 2000 when his health failed.
He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Norma Jean; a grandchild; his parents; a
sister; and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Grace, of the home; five
sons, William Leslie Fox, Walnut Grove, James Dewey Fox, Scott City, KS, Carl Lee
Fox and Danny Ray Fox, both of Springfield, and Frankie Marion Fox, Ozark; three
daughters, Marie Mayabb, Springfield, Grace Eileen Schulz, and Nancy Edith Wallace,
both of Eire, KS; a special foster son, Jerry Fuller, Springfield; 41 grandchildren; 64
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Ruth Barr, Tacoma,
Washington. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery, Highlandville, Missouri. Springfield
News-Leader, February 5, 2003.

Fox, Maggie Ellen “Granny” (King) 30 Aug 1923 - 30 Aug 1996 CCH-N Sep 25
1996
Maggie Ellen Fox, 73, (affectionately known to all as “Granny”) died suddenly
Aug. 30 at Kaiser Memorial Hospital in Vallejo, California Maggie Fox was born in
Pleasanton, Kansas. Her family moved to Nixa, and Maggie attended grade school and
graduated from high school in Nixa She was a resident of Vallejo for 53 years and was
co-owner of A&A Metal Products, with her husband, Eugene, who preceded her in death
in 1984. She retired in 1972 at which time she and her husband spent some time
traveling. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Tom Fisher, La Salle, Co.,
son and daughter-in-law, Sanford and Nicki Fox, Stockton, California, son, King Fox,
Vallejo, sister Zola Irene Smith, Bartlesville, Okla., and very dear friends, Marti and Rick
Foltz and daughter of American Canyon, Calif., also 10 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sept. 6 at Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Lorne Jack
officiating.
Fox, Margaret Melvina (Maples) 6 Feb 1870 - 21 Dec 1955
CCR 29 Dec 1955 p 5
Funeral services for Margaret Melvina Fox, 85, who died December 24 at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Gardner near Highlandville were held Monday at the
Highlandville Baptist Church, with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of
Dallas County, Mo., the deceased was married in 1887 to John H. Fox who preceded her
in death in 1941. Three children also preceded her in death. She was converted at an early
age at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church near Clever and at the time of her death was a member of
the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Della Lee of
Springfield; a son, Elmer Fox of Ponce de Leon; 13 grandchildren; 26 great
grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Letha Hanks of Sand Springs, Okla; a host of friends and
other relatives.
Fox, Orpha Adeline (Bolin) 23 Sep 1890 - 31 Dec 1946 CCR 9 Jan 1947 p5
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Marion & Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin; married 6 Oct 1907 Joseph
F. Fox 2 Aug 1883 - 20 Aug 1964]
Mrs. Orpha Adeline Bolin Fox was born near Nixa, Mo., on Sept. 23, 1890, and
passed away at her home in Nixa on Dec. 21, 1946. She was united in marriage to Joe
Fox on Oct. 6, 1907, and to this union were born five daughters. Two children preceded
her in death. She united with the Nixa Church of Christ in 1919 and lived a consecrated
Christian life until her death. Surviving are her husband, Joe; three daughters, Mrs.
Lucille O’Neil, Mrs. Eva Lee Sissel and Mrs. Helen Maples of Nixa; her mother, Mrs.
Anna Bolin of Nixa; four brothers, Alvia Bolin of Mt. Vernon, Steve Bolin of Nixa, Dave
Bolin of Overton, Neb., and Charlie Bolin of Ontario, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Harry
Walker of Springfield, Mrs. Clell Young and Mrs. Carl Fitzpatrick of Nixa; five
grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon in the Church of Christ at Nixa, conducted by Rev. Henry C. Boren of
Springfield. Burial was in the Chastain cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral
Home of Nixa.

Fox, William Leslie “Bill” 5 Apr 1942 - 8 Jul 2004 SN-L 9 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Leslie and Grace (Little) Fox]
William "Bill" Leslie Fox, 62, of Walnut Grove, Mo., passed away July 8, 2004,
at 3:55 a.m. He was born to Leslie and Grace (Little) Fox on April 5, 1942, in Ozark, Mo.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Eisenhower Cemetery in
Spokane, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today under the direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home South.
Fraenzle, Katherine
1875 - 18 Jul 1962 CCR 19 Jul 1962 p4
Mrs. Katherine Fraenzle, 86, of Spokane, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital after an illness of seven months. She is survived by one son, Louis of
Spokane; and two daughters, Miss Mary Fraenzle and Miss Joan Fraenzle, both of 807
South Avenue, Springfield. She was a member of St. Agnes Chapel. Arrangements
will be announced by Herman Lohmeyer.
France, Clarence 18 Nov 1938 - 30 Jun 2004 SN-L 2 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of John A. & Emma (Lang) France; married Saundra Kay Spradling]
Clarence France, age 65, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at
Christian Health Care of Nixa. He was born Nov. 18, 1938, in Miles City, Mont., the son
of John A. and Emma (Lang) France. He and Saundra Kay (Spradling) France had been
married for 36 years. Mr. France worked in construction and was a member of the
Carpenters Union Local #978. He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church,
Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Sandy, Nixa; three children, Michael Troy
France, Missouri, Cindy K. Ryner, Nixa, and James France, Nixa; his mother, Emma,
Nixa; and a sister, Delores Fostie, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr.
France will be loved and missed by all who knew him. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Lauren Youngdale
officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5
to 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
France, Clarence 18 Nov 1938 - 30 Jun 2004 CCH-N 7 Jul 2002
Clarence France, 65, Ozark died Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at Christian Health
Care of Nixa. He was born November 18, 1938, in Miles City, Montana, the son of John
A. and Emma (Lang) France. He and Saundra Kay (Spradling) France had been married
for 36 years. France worked in construction and was a member of the Carpenters Union
Local #978. He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Springfield.
Survivors include: his wife, Sandy, Nixa; three children, Michael Troy France, MO,
Cindy K. Ryner, Nixa, and James France, Nixa; his mother, Emma, Nixa, and a sister;
Delores Fostie, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his father. France will be loved
and missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Lauren Youngdale officiating. Burial followed
in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was be from 5-6:30 p.m. in the funeral
home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Frangella, Randy Joseph 28 May 1959 - 12 Sep 1993 OH 15 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Joe & Nell Frangella; married 21 Jul 1980 Kelly Fields]

Randy Joseph Frangella, 34, Ozark, died Sunday, Sept. 12, at 12:35 p.m. in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. He was born May 28, 1959 in Joliet,
Ill., the son of Joe and Nell Frangella. He graduated from Hammond Baptist High School,
Hammond, Ind. He was a long time resident of Ozark. On June 21, 1980, he was united
in marriage to Kelly Fields. He was a member of Highlandville Assembly of God
Church. He was an employee of Precision Stainless Inc., and was very proud of his work.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Frangella. Survivors include his wife, Kelly;
two sons, Jason and Jeremy Frangella, of the home; his parents, Joe and Nell Frangella,
Ozark; his grandmother, Olive Frangella, Joliet, Ill.; two sisters, Bonnie Draman, Ozark,
and Linda Wright, Springfield; a brother, David Frangella, Jefferson City, Tenn.; other
relatives and many friends. Services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Cooper officiating. Burial will be in
Danforth Cemetery, Springfield.
Frank, Renona Mae (Slavens) 17 Jul 1920 - 16 Jul 2004 SN-L 18 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Eva Slavens; married 10 Jun 1939 LeRoy Frank]
Renona Mae Frank, age 83, of Springfield, a homemaker, passed away at 9 a.m.
Friday, July 16, 2004, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born on July 17, 1920, in
Harrison, Ark., and was married to LeRoy Frank June 10, 1939. Renona and LeRoy
began the Cradle Roll Ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church that brought many young
families into the church and to as aving knowledge of Jesus Christ. She was involved in
youth ministry and worked with the young women in YWA's. The ceremony of giving
white Bibles to brides-to-be was a beautiful tradition she started. She will be lovingly
remembered by many of her "girls." Her final church home was Cherry Street Baptist.
She was so grateful for their care and visitation through the years she couldn't attend.
Nona was known for her prize-winning cakes and her sweet hospitality to family, friends
and traveling evangelists. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her
very special friend, Gladys Merritt, whom she worked with at SMS for 20 years is at the
Woodland Manor. Many of the students who had the privilege of going through their
lines called them "Mom." Nona was the oldest of nine children and quit high school after
her sophomore year to help her brothers and sisters with clothes, piano lessons and their
special needs. Her home was open to any who needed to be there, including special foster
children through the years. Her final years were made beautiful and comfortable because
of the amazing care she was given by her son, Lenny and his wife, Libby. She loved
living because of all the love surrounding her and fought courageously to the very end.
She was surrounded by her loving family when she took her last breath and entered into
her eternal reward in the presence of Jesus the day before her 84th birthday. What a
spectacular birthday! Survivors include her daughter, Lenora F. Barthel and husband
Nicholas of Santa Cruz, Calif.; son Lenny Frank and wife Libby of Ozark; grandchildren
Josh and wife Rachel Barthel, Tiffany Barthel, Krista and husband Harold Francis,
Lindsey Frank, Sarah Frank, Seth Jaeger, and Sherra Jaeger; and siblings, Mildred M.
Good of Springfield, Viola Hensley of Dallas, Texas, James Slavens of Mulvane, Kan.,
W.H. Slavens of Texas, Herb Slavens of Texas, and Myrtle Lou Shaw of Springfield. She
was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy Frank; two brothers, Eldon Slavens and
Floyd A. Slavens; and her parents, Eva and Homer Slavens. Services are 1 p.m. Monday,
July 19, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial following in Greenlawn

Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Camp Cherry Mountain, c/o Cherry St. Baptist Church,
1201 S. Oak Grove, Springfield, MO 65804.
Franklin, Janet Claire (Franklin) Mason 1942 - 25 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
Janet Claire Franklin, 45, of Ozark, died in her home Jan. 25 after suffering an
apparent heart attack. Services were held Jan. 29 at the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel,
Springfield, with the Rev. Jack W. Ellsworth officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery. A native of Chicago, she had lived in this area for several years, and was
employed by St. John's Home Health Care. She was a member of Park Crest Assembly of
God Church and The Daughters of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are her parents,
Robert and Faye Franklin of Springfield; a sister, Tonya Franklin, of Springfield; a
stepdaughter, Tammie Lean; stepsons Tom, Danny, Anthony and West Mason; aunts,
June Pursley and husband, Bill, Nina LaChapelle, Marie Sirp and Wally LaLone of
Springfield, Grace Kutis and husband, Joe, of Riverside, Illinois, and Alice Drake and
Adad Gozzoli, both of Chicago; uncles Harold LaLone and wife, Mary, of Isabella, and
Eugene Franklin and Whitney Franklin and wife, Evelyn, both of Chicago; and several
cousins.
Fraser, Gregory Hugh 21 Aug 1957 - 19 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Dr. James & Doris (McGill) Fraser]
Gregory Hugh Fraser, 36, Scottsdale, Ariz., recently of Ozark, died Friday, Nov.
19, 1993 at the home of his mother. He was born Aug. 21, 1957 in Boulder, Colo., the
son of Dr. James Fraser and Doris McGill Fraser. He worked as a nurse aid in Scottsdale,
Ariz. Survivors include his mother, Doris Fraser, Ozark; two sisters, Bonnie Fraser,
Tempe, Ariz., and Tami Fraser, Salt Lake City, Utah; four brothers, Terence Fraser,
Kalamazoo, Mich., Robin Fraser, Clinton, Iowa, Scott Fraser, Billings, Mont., and
Timothy Fraser, Germany; nieces and nephews. The body was cremated under direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Interment will take place in Colorado at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Inter-Faith AIDS Network, PO Box 1371,
Springfield, MO 65801, or to AIDS Project of the Ozarks, 1722 South Glenstone,
Springfield, MO 65804.
Fraser, James M., M.D. 21 Jun 1913 - 28 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: married Doris McGill]
James M. Fraser, M.D., 74, of Ozark, died at 11 a.m. Monday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Memorial services for Dr. Fraser were held at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in the Ozark United Methodist Church, with the Revs. Wade Compton and
Harold Spradling officiating. The body was cremated under the direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, Springfield. Dr. Fraser had lived in Ozark for the past 15 years. He
had been a longtime member of Rotary, and was an active member of the Ozark United
Methodist Church. He recently retired from 15 years service at the Federal Medical
Center in Springfield. Dr. Fraser recently returned to Ozark from short-term work as a
medical missionary, spending time in Appalachia at the Red Bird Mission. He had served
two tours there as a medical doctor, and had made plans to return when the Mission
needed him. Dr. Fraser is survived by his wife, Doris McGill Fraser; one brother and one

sister, both living in Florida; seven children, Bonnie, of Scottsdale, Arizona, Terence, of
Kalamazoo, Michigan; Robin, of Madison, Wisconsin; Scott, of Billings, Montana;
Gregory, of San Francisco, California; Timothy (Pete), of Ozark, and Tami, of Salt Lake
City, Utah; six grandchildren; and many friends. Friends may call at the family home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Fraser, Robert Frederick, Dr. 7 Jul 1926 - 24 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Edward & Bethel (Brown) Fraser; married 4 Sep 1948 Joan Taylor]
Dr. Robert Frederick Fraser, age 79, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Friday,
March 24, 2006. He was born July 7, 1926, in Kansas City, the son of Edward and Bethel
(Brown) Fraser. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On
September 4, 1948, he and Joan Taylor were united in marriage. Dr. Fraser practiced
family medicine and obstetrics in Daviess County, Indiana. During his 35 year career, he
delivered in excess of 3 to 4,000 babies. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in
Columbia. He was a member of the DeMoley Legion of Honor, a member of all Masonic
bodies, and the Hadi Shrine. Survivors include his wife, Joan; a son, Dr. Robert F. "Rick"
Fraser and wife, Anna, Fremont Hills; two grandchildren, Tedd and Darby; a brother, Dr.
Roger Fraser and wife, Constance, Chillicothe; a brother-in-law, Conrad "Connie"
Taylor, Kimberling City; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Shirley and Jim Leavey,
Springfield, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, and a sister, Roberta DeMoro. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday,
March 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Chris Lewis officiating. Burial
will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in
the funeral home.
Frazier, Adah L. (Daugherty) 12 Jun 1897 - 9 Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
[Note: Daughter of Sebern W. & Lutisha (Whitehead) Daugherty; married 15 Oct 1916
Clyde Frazier 27 May 1897 - 21 Jan 1988]
Mrs. Adah L. Frazier, 79, a lifelong Ozark resident, died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of Cassidy
Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clyde A.; two sons, Okla of
Rogersville and Larry of Joplin; a daughter, Mrs. Rachel C. McCoy, Ozark; three half
brothers, Eugene and __sel Ball, both of Denver, Mo. and Bill Daugherty, state of
California; two half sisters, Mrs. Zelma Harris, Kansas City and Mrs. Juanita ___rling,
Springfield; her step-mother. Mrs. Zetta Woods, Rogersville; eight grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
AND
Frazier, Adah L. (Daugherty) 12 Jun 1897 - 9 Sep 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of Sebern W. & Lutisha (Whitehead) Daugherty; married 15 Oct 1916
Clyde A. Frazier 27 May 1897 - 21 Jan 1988]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Adah L. Frazier, 79, a lifelong Ozark resident, were
at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Frazier died at 12:254 p.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
Frazier, Agnes 1915 - 19 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1972 p2

[Note: married Arthur E. Frazier]
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Frazier, 61, of Route 1, Clever, were at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial
was Monday in Osceola, Ark., under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Frazier died at
8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. She
had been a resident of Christian County for the past 10 years and was a member of the
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Arthur E.; three sisters, Mrs.
Lillian Gaultney of Las Cruces, N.M., Mrs. Alma Bowen and Mrs. Mary Katherine
White, both of Osceola, Ark. and two step-grandchildren. The family requests that
memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frazier, Alice Creta (Gahn) 12 Oct 1895 - 17 Jun 1990 OH 21 Jun 1990
[Note: Daughter of Lorenza Price & Martha Jane (Merritt) Ghan; married 31 Oct 1915
Willard Efton Frazier 26 Oct 1895 - 5 May 1957]
Alice C. Frazier, 94, Clever, died Sunday, June 17, 1990 in Primrose Place,
Springfield. She was born in Clever on Oct. 12, 1895 to Lorenza and Martha Price. She
was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Nixa. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Willard; a son, Wayne; and a grandson, Mark Baber. She is survived by a
son, J.L. Frazier, and his wife, Kathleen, Clever; daughters, Mary Lou Baber, and her
husband, Jerry, Springfield, and Martha A. Frazier, Springfield; six grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services were
Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Rogersville.
Frazier, Clemma (Mallonee) 1 Feb 1887 - 20 Apr 1970
Mrs. Clemma Mallonee Frazier, 83, of Clever, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Audie Lehman, Mrs. Lindall Arndt and Mrs. Murial Ghan, all of Clever; two sons, Floyd
and Earl, both of Clever; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of
Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Frazier, Clemma M. (Mallonee) 1 Feb 1887 - 20 Apr 1970 CCR 26 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of ; married William Shackford Frazier 7 Jan 1884 - 14 Aug 1965]
Mrs. Clemma Mallonee Frazier, 83, of Clever, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
Audie Lehman, Mrs. Lindall Arndy, and Mrs. Murial Gann, all of Clever; two sons,
Floyd Frazier and Earl Frazier, all of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Reba Stutsman, Ozark,
Mrs. Flossie Brown, Highlandville; and 13 grandchildren.
Frazier, Clyde A.
27 May 1897 - 21 Jan 1988
Clyde A. Frazier, 90, Nixa, died at 3:01 a.m. Thursday in Springfield Community
Hospital. A retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Ozark and Nixa communities, he
was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church, near Ozark, and had served as

Christian County Assessor for one 4-year term. Survivors include his wife, Freda; a
daughter, Rachel McCoy, Nixa; two sons, Okla W. Frazier, Rogersville, and Larry L.
Frazier, Joplin; a stepson, Don H. Smith, Nixa; seven grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Radiee Faught,
Springfield, and Floe M. Bowers, Rialto, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Joseph M. Fahl officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home.
(The death date was January 21, 1988 and burial date Jan 23, 1988; no dates were
included). Contributed by Gail Hayden Moore.
Frazier, David Edward 21 Jul 1934 – 8 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
David E. Frazier, age 65, of Springfield, died Saturday, January 8, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 21, 1934 in Springfield, the son of
C. Curtice and LaVern Frazier. He graduated from the University of Missouri, Rolla as a
Civil Engineer. On March 19, 1960 he and Wilma L. Eddings were married. He was a
Registered Civil Engineer for Scott Consulting Engineers. He was a member of the
Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, Ozark Chapter MSPE/PEPP, Missouri Pilots
Association, and Ozark Yacht Club. Mr. Frazier was a member of Central Christian
Church in Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Wilma; three children and their
spouses, David L. and Carla Frazier, Springfield, Mark and Shelley Frazier, Battlefield,
and Gwen and Jon Thomas, Lake Charles, Louisiana; four grandchildren, Ian Frazier,
Sydney and Brooke Frazier, and Andrew Thomas; a brother Larry Frazier and his wife
Glenna, Hollister; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Tuesday, January
11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Larry Snow officiating. Burial was in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association or Central Christian Church.
Frazier, David Solomon, Rev. 18 Jun 1880 - 23 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
[Note: Son of Elisha & Margaret Jane (Sharp) Frazier; married 2 Oct 1904 Jessie B.
Williams 4 Apr 1884 - 24 Jul 1976]
The Rev. David S. Frazier, 97, died after a long illness at 7:50 p.m. Friday in
Maranatha Manor, where he’d been the past four years. A native of the Boaz community
east of Clever, Rev. Frazier was ordained a minister in the Methodist faith in 1918. He
pastored churches in Ponce de Leon, Hurley, Galena, Clever, Lebanon, Aurora and other
Ozarks communities. He also taught elementary school for about 12 years in Christian
County and was a member and former past master of the Billings Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include three sons, Arthur of Hot Springs, Ark., Curtice, Route 1, Clever and
Gilbert of Ash Grove, two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Crowley, Route 1, Clever and Mrs.
Louise Morris, Baltimore, Md.; and 12 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and one
great, great grandchild. Services were announced by Harris of Nixa.
Frazier, Dorothy E. “Dot“ (Whittington) 20 Jan 1918 - 29 Nov 2001
Dorothy E. “Dot” Frazier, 83, went to be with her heavenly father at 11:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 29, 2001, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Dot was born January 20,
1918 in Nixa, the daughter of Frank and Ella Whittington. She was united in marriage to

Okla W. Frazier on Sept. 2, 1939. She was a homemaker and a member of Harmony
Baptist Church. Her parents; two sisters, Jeanette McCauly and Peggy Whittington; and
one brother, Jean Whittington, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of
62 years, Okla; one son, Frank and his wife, Nancy of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter,
Kathie Hedgpeth and her husband, David of Rogersville; five grandchildren; and nine
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 2, 2001, in
Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, with the Rev. Larry Neil officiating. Burial will
follow in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at
Rivermonte. Visitation will be from 5t o7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, December 1, 2001.
Frazier, Earl Thomas 21 Dec 1915 - 31 Mar 2006 SN-L 1 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of William Shackelford & Clemma (Mallonee) Frazier; married 2 May 1942
Glenna McConnell]
Earl Thomas Frazier, 90, passed away March 31, 2006, in Nixa, Mo. He was born
December 21, 1915, in Boaz, Mo., to William Shackleford and Clemma (Mallonee)
Frazier. He graduated from Clever High School in 1934. On May 2, 1942, he and Glenna
McConnell were married. They had two children and would spend most of their lives in
the Boaz community before moving to Nixa in 2003. Earl was happiest working on his
farm and riding horses. He spent many happy hours riding his horse with friends and
neighbors. Earl worked as a rural postal carrier for five years before taking a job for Kraft
Foods which lasted 25 and 1/2 years. After retiring from that position, he drove a school
bus for the Clever school system for another five years, enjoying yet another career.
Many friends crossed his path as he made these changes. Earl is an active member of the
Nixa Church of Christ spending much of their lives with the members there. Preceding
him in death in addition to his parents were four sisters: Thelma Frazier, Audie Lehman,
Lindall Arndt, Muriel Ghan; and a brother, Floyd. He is survived by his wife of 64 years,
Glenna; two children, Judy Compton of Springfield, and Michael Frazier and wife,
Diane, of Dover, Arkansas. Other survivors are son-in-law, J.C. Compton of Springfield;
grandchildren, Andrea Brady and husband, Michael, Springfield, Chris Frazier and wife,
Lisa, of Cadiz, Ky., and Lori Taulbee and husband, Sam, of Paducah, Ky. Also surviving
are two great grandchildren, Lauren and Derek of Cadiz; two step grandchildren, David
and Dan Fisher; and one step great-grandchild, Cassie Brady. Visitation will be held at
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, today, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be
held Sunday, April 2 at 2 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will take place
following the service at Frazier Cemetery. Dad taught us a love of the outdoors, and an
appreciation of nature and home. He instilled in us a genuine work ethic, honesty and
integrity. We are thankful for his wonderful example of what it means to be a caring
father.
Frazier, Eldon 27 Aug 1915 - Apr 1977 OH 1 Dec 1977 p14
We would like to thank each one for their prayers, food, flowers and each
kindness extended to us during the illness and death of our loved one. The Eldon Frazier
Family.
Frazier, Erskine Nov 1895 - 27 May 1961 CCR 1 Jun 1961 p1

[Note: Son of James S. & Dora A. (Young) Frazier]
Funeral services for Erskine Frazier, 65, who died suddenly at his home in
Wichita Sunday, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the De Bors-Gard Funeral Chapel in
Wichita, with burial in the Wichita cemetery.
He grew up at Clever and lived for a number of years at Springfield. He is
survived by his wife, Gladys of the home; two sons, Erskine, Jr. of Hutchison, Kan. and
James of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hamilton of Houston, Texas and Miss
Marjorie Frazier of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Boyer of Clever, Mrs. Nell Richter
of Springfield and Mrs. Mary Campbell of De Soto, Kan.; two brothers, Dave of Ash
Grove, Route 2 and John of Parsons, Kan.
Frazier, Frances Annie Jane (Johnson) 10 Jun 1875 - 18 Nov 1952
Mrs. Frances Annie Frazier, 77, Clever, died at 12:15 a.m. today in her home after
suffering a heart attack. Mrs. Frazier was a member of the Clever Baptist Church and
was a lifelong resident of Christian County, living both in Clever and Nixa. She leaves
her husband, William T. (Pete) Frazier; one son, Clyde A., Route 2, Ozark; three
daughters, Mrs. Hettie Hayden, Nixa, Mrs. Raidee Faught, 2117 College, and Mrs. Roy
L. Bowers, Sedalia; two sisters, Mrs. J. R. Swadley of Clever and Mrs. Eugene Wampler,
Springfield; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. William Fox and the
Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Frazier, Frances Anna Jane (Johnson) 10 Jun 1875 - 18 Nov 1952 CCR 20 Nov 1952
p8
Mrs. Frances Annie Frazier, 77, of Clever died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday on her
home after suffering a heart attack. Mrs. Frazier was a member of the Clever Baptist
Church was a member of the Clever Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of
Christian County living both in Clever and Nixa. She leaver her husband, William T.
“Pete” Frazier; one son, Clyde A., route 2, Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Hettie Hayden,
Nixa; Mrs. Raidee Faught, Springfield and Mrs. Roy L. Bowers, Sedalia; two sisters,
Mrs. J. R. Swadley of Clever, Mrs. Eugene Wampler, Springfield; 14 grandchildren and
14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever
Baptist Church with the Rev. William Fox and the Rev. Everett Bryant officiating under
the direction of Harris of Clever.
Frazier, Frank John 31 Oct 1950 - 28 Aug 1999 CCH-N 1 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Charley W. & Hazel (Roller) Frazier; married 18 Dec 1971 Arlene Ann
Downs]
Frank John Frazier, age 48, of Nixa, died Saturday, August 28, 1999 near
Highlandville from injuries sustained in a motorcycle-truck accident. He was born
October 31, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the son of Charley W. and Hazel
(Roller) Frazier. His parents preceded him in death. He served his country in the U.S.
Navy, and on December 18, 1971 he and Arlene Ann Downs were married. Mr. Frazier
was a General Contractor. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors

include: his wife, Arlene; a son, Ryan, of the home; two sister, Joan Schildknecht and her
husband Bill, St. Peters; and Lynn Whitaker and her husband Bob, Westcliffe, Colorado;
two aunts, Muriel Smith, Springdale. Arkansas, and Evelyn Foster and her husband Bob,
Neosho; and an uncle, Austin Roller and his wife Jane, San Luis Obispo, California. A
memorial service was at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating, visitation followed. Cremation preceded the service
at Frank's request.
Frazier, Freda Nancy (Stone) Smith 14 Jan 1909 - 22 Jul 1992
[Note: Daughter of Charley and Martha Stone; married ? Smith; married ? Frazier]
Freda Nancy Frazier, 83, Nixa, died at 9:10 a.m. Thursday in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark. She was born Jan. 14, 1909, in Marshfield to Charley and Martha
Stone. She had been a resident of Nixa since 1946 and was active in Nixa Senior
Citizens. Survivors include a son, Donald H. Smith, Nixa; two grandchildren, John
Smith, Nixa, and Lucia Cann, Springfield; and four sisters, Eva McElwain, Nixa, Bell
Ince, Springfield, Eula Griffin, San Antonio, Texas, and Delores Smith, Stowell, Texas.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, 205 N. Main Street, Nixa,
with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery.
Friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home.
AND
Frazier, Freda Nancy (Stone) Smith 14 Feb 1909 - 16 Jul 1992 NN-E 22 Jul 1992
Freda Nancy Frazier, 83, Nixa, died July 16 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center.
She was a resident of Nixa since 1946 and was active in the Nixa Senior Citizens. She is
survived by her son, Donald Smith; two grandchildren, John Smith and Lucia Cann; four
sisters, Delores Smith, Eula Griffin, Bell Ince and Eva McElwain. Services were held
Saturday, July 18 in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Music was provided by Hattie Carter and Marjorie
Bandy.
Frazier, Jessie B. (Williams) 4 Apr 1884 - 24 Jul 1976 OH 29 Jul 1976 p14
[Note: Daughter of John Jefferson & Alice A. (Lewis) Williams; married Rev. David
Solomon Frazier 18 Jun 1880 - 23 Dec 1977]
REPUBLIC - Mrs. Jessie B. Frazier, 92, Republic, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in
Maranatha Manor in Springfield after a short illness. A native of Aurora, she had lived in
the Clever and Republic communities most of her life. She was a member of United
Methodist Church of Billings and the Eastern Star chapter in Billings. Survivors include
her husband, the Rev. D. S. Frazier of Maranatha Manor; three sons, Arthur, Hot Springs,
Ark., Curtice, Route 1, Clever, and Gilbert of Ash Grove; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche
Crowley, Route 1, Clever and Mrs. Louise Morris, Baltimore, Md., 12 grandchildren, 17
great grandchildren and a great great grandchild; and two brothers, Irving and Curtice
Williams, both of Springfield. Services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Nixa
with the Rev. John Roeder officiating, Burial was in Frazier Cemetery.
Frazier, Joe C. 7 Nov 1924 - 31 Jan 1972 OH 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Lee A. & Nannie (Rogers) Frazier; married Kitty]

Military funeral services for Joe C. Frazier, a former Christian County resident
who died January 31, 1972 in a West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital, were held February
4 in Burbank, Calif. Burial was in Veterans Administration Cemetery in Los Angeles,
California. Survivors include his wife, Kitty; a step-son, Tom; three sisters, Mrs. Helen
Page, Nixa, Mrs. Marjorie Maxwell of La Mirada, California and Mrs. Sheila Kotting of
Fullerton, California.
Frazier, Lee A. 1 Nov 1899 - 29 Sep 1935
Funeral services for Lee Frazier, 36, who died at 6 o’clock yesterday afternoon in
his home near Boaz, will be at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church at 2 o’clock this afternoon
with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Nannie
Frazier; three daughters, Sheila, Helen and Margery; one son, Joseph, all of the home;
and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Hicks, Clever, and Mrs. Sarah Carlton, of Edna, Kan.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Frazier, Leslie Dwight 1887 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Leslie Dwight Frazier, 89, Route 3, Rogersville,
was at 2 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church in Pearl’s Green Pond Cemetery under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home. Mr. Frazier died at 8:55 p.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. He was a retired station agent and telegraph operator
for the GM&O Railroad. He is survived by a sister, Miss H. Pearl Frazier, Rogersville,
with whom he made his home; eight sons, Donald of Raytown, Arthur of Peoria, Ill.,
Glen, address unknown, Thomas of San Francisco, Richard of Kokomo, Ind., Charles of
Indianapolis and Robert and William, both of Hemet, Calif., and two daughters, Mrs.
Pauline Schaffer, Quincy, Ill and Mrs. Wanda Robinson, Eureka, Ill.
Frazier, Mayfred M (Maples) Baker
17 Mar 1916 - 8 Oct 2001
Mayfred M. Frazier, 85, Clever, died at 4:55 p.m. Monday, October 8, 2001, in
her home. She was born March 17, 1916 in Nixa, the daughter of Mose and Ollie Maples.
Mayfred worked at Newberrys for many years, then at Little Folks Fashions, both in
Springfield. She was united in marriage to Floyd Frazier on May 1, 1932. He preceded
her in death on August 11, 2000. Others preceding her in death were her parents; and a
brother, Victor Maples. She is survived by a son, Roger Frazier and wife, Debbie of
Clinton; a daughter, JoEtta Davis of Clever; grandchildren, Terry Snowden, Becky
McMahon, Brian Frazier, and Wayne Thebeau; a great-grand daughter, Rachel
McMahon; two brothers, Wayne Maples of Nixa and James Maples of Billings; and six
step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 11, 2001, in
Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
The chapel will be open at noon today for friends to call. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association. Springfield News-Leader, Oct 10, 2001.
Frazier, Melton C. 19 Feb 1906 - 14 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p6
BILLINGS - Services for Melton C. “Bill” Frazier, 71, Billings were at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Alan Schmitt officiating. Burial

was in Kerr cemetery north of here. Mr. Frazier, a retired farmer and electrician, died at 6
a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Masonic rites will be
conducted at the funeral home.
Frazier, Perry William 7 Sep 1884 - 6 Mar 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
[Note: Son of Samuel L. & M. E. (McCroskey) Frazier; married Effie (possibly
Meacheam?) ]
Funeral services for Perry William Frazier, 74, who died March 6 at the State
Hospital at Mount Vernon were held March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church,
with Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include two brothers, L. P. Frazier of
Springfield and Martin Frazier of South Bend, Wash; and several nieces and nephews.
Frazier, Roger Lee 6 Oct 1944 - 22 Dec 2005 SN-L 25 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Floyd W. & Mayfred (Maples) Frazier
Roger Lee Frazier, the son of Floyd W. and Mayfred (Maples) Frazier was born
October 6, 1944, in Springfield, Mo. He departed this life December 22, 2005, at the age
of 61 years. Roger was raised in Clever, Mo., where he was a dairy farmer, and then he
bought his own business of farm equipment sales. Later, he moved to Clinton, Mo.,
where he worked at Golden Valley Ford Tractor for 18 years. In 2002, he moved to
Greenfield and Miller area to be near family. Roger's parents preceded him in death. He
is survived by a daughter, Becky Lundy and husband, John, Greenfield; a son, Brian
Frazier and wife, Kim, Miller; a stepson, Wayne Thebeau, St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Jo Etta
Davis, Clever; a niece, Terry Snowden and husband, Kenny, Clever; seven grandchildren,
Rachel McMahon, Megan Lundy, Kayla Jones, Faith Halbert, Brian Keith Frazier,
Brandon Thebeau, Nicholas Thebeau; a great-niece, Dawn Snowden; and a greatnephew, Dusty Snowden. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2005,
in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. His final resting place will be in Frazier Cemetery,
Boaz. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Frazier, Walter 24 Jul 1899 - 8 Jul 1941
Walter Frazier, 41, died at 8:30 o’clock yesterday morning in his home near
Clever. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church,
the pastor, F. L. Wise, officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction
of the Maples Funeral Home. Mr. Frazier is survived by his wife, Edith; one daughter,
Doris Jean Frazier; his mother, Mrs. Bob Johnson of Springfield; and a half-brother, Fred
Johnson of Springfield. Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner
is not dated.
Frazier, Willard Efton
26 Oct 1895 - 5 May 1957
CCR 9 May 1957 p3
Funeral services for Willard Efton Frazier, 61, who died Sunday, May 5 at Burge
Hospital in Springfield were held Tuesday, May 7 in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev.
Reg Maples officiating, assisted by Red, Roscoe Harding and Rev. Fred Jackman. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A
native of Stone County, Mr. Frazier was a well known farmer of the community between

Clever and Nixa. He served eight years as a member of the Clever Board of education
and was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church which he had served as a deacon for
several years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Ghan Frazier; one son, J. L. Frazier
of Clever; two daughters, Miss Martha Aileen Frazier and Mrs. Jerry Baber, both of
Springfield, three grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Villa Franks of Leavenworth, Kan.
Frazier, William Shackford
7 Jan 1884 - 14 Aug 1965 CCR 19 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Martin Dick & Margaret Caledonia (McCroskey) Frazier; married Clemma
Mallonee 1 Feb 1887 - 20 Apr 1970]
William Shackford Frazier, 81, of the Boaz community, died in his home at 5:30
p.m. Saturday after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Frazier, a native of Christian County,
was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer and veterinarian.
He is survived by his wife, Clemma; three daughters, Mrs. Audie Lehman, Mrs. Lindall
Arndt and Mrs. Murial Ghan, all of Route 1, Clever; two sons, Floyd and Earl, both of
Route 1, Clever; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Mallonee, Los Angeles and Mrs. Effie
Caughron, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clever Methodist Church.
Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
AND
Frazier, William Shackford
7 Jan 1884 - 14 Aug 1965
William Shackford Frazier, 81, of the Boaz community, died in his home at 5:30
p.m. Saturday after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Frazier, a native of Christian County,
was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer and veterinarian.
He is survived by his wife, Clemma; three daughters, Mrs. Audie Lehman, Mrs. Lindall
Arndt and Mrs. Murial Ghan, all of Route 1, Clever; two sons, Floyd and Earl, both of
Route 1, Clever; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Mallonee, Los Angeles, and Mrs. Effie
Caughron, Ozark. Funeral services will be announced by Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of August 1965 in the margin.
Frazier, William T. “Pete” 30 Sep 1871 - 22 Oct 1969
W. T. (Pete) Frazier, 98, of 2117 College, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Foster
Nursing Home. Mr. Frazier was a native of Nixa and came to Springfield in 1952. He
was a member of the Clever Baptist Church and a member of IOOF Lodge of Springfield.
Survivors include one son, Clyde of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Raidee Faught of 2117
College and Mrs. Flora Bowers of Phoenix, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, 46 greatgrandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Mount Sinai Baptist Church west of Nixa with the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 29 Oct 1969, in the margin.
Frazier, William Thomas “Pete” 30 Sep 1871 - 22 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Rachel Mariah (McCroskey) Frazier; married Frances Anna
Jane Johnson 10 Jun 1875 - 18 Nov 1952]
W. T. “Pete” Frazier, 98, of Springfield, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Foster
Nursing Home. Mr. Frazier was a native of Nixa and came to Springfield in 1952. He

was a member of the Clever Baptist Church and a member of the IOOF Lodge of
Springfield. Survivors include one son, Clyde Frazier of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs.
Raide Faught of Springfield and Mrs. Flora Bowers of Phoenix, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren,
46 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Mount Sinai Baptist Church west of Nixa with the Reverend Lynn V.
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Fredrick, Jane Wright 1914 - 30 Sep 2006 SN-L 2 Oct 2006
[Note: married Paul Fredrick]
Jane Wright Fredrick, 92, passed away September 30, 2006, at The Baptist Home
in Ozark, Missouri. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul Fredrick, in 1992. She is
survived by her daughter, Judith Mason and husband, Perry, of Northfield, Minn.;
daughter, Carole Tarrant and husband, Don, of Springfield; son, Charles Fredrick and
wife, Gerry, of Holiday Island, Ark.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Wednesday, October 4, at the Gorman-Scharpf Chapel, 1947 E.
Seminole, at 11 a.m. Memorial gifts can be made to the caring services of The Baptist
Home, 1625 W. Garten Road, PO Box 1040, Ozark, MO 65721.
Freeborn, Nancy M. (Mullins) 1887 - 29 Jun 1964
CCR 2 Jul 1964 p1
Mrs. Nancy M. Freeborn, 77, lifelong Garrison resident, died at 10:15 p.m.
Monday at the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark. Mrs. Freeborn, who had been in ill health
for some time, was a member of the Garrison Baptist Church. She is survived by three
sons, Woodrow Freeborn of the home, Calvin Freeborn, Twin Falls, Idaho, and Richard
Freeborn, address unknown; and four daughters, Miss Hazel Freeborn, San Francisco,
Mrs. Fae Hankins and Mrs. Fern Hankins, both of Garrison, and Mrs. Goldie Mary
Burns, Las Vegas, Nev. Also surviving are four brothers, Joice and Sherman Mullins,
both of Livonia, Bun Mullins, Unionville and Jessie Mullins, Grinnell, Iowa; two sisters,
Mrs. Bessie Clinkenbeard and Mrs. Ethel wessell, both of Unionville; 16 grandchildren
and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Unionville.
The body is to be taken to Unionville by Harris of Ozark.
Freeman, Arthur C. 22 Jul 1915 - 25 Aug 1997 CCH-N 30 Aug 1997
[Note: Son of J. Newton and Lula (Lassley) Freeman; married Mildred Marie Bradley 7
Nov 1921 - 2 Nov 2006]
Arthur C. Freeman, 81, of Sparta,, died Monday, August 25, 1997 on his farm. He
was born July 22, 1916 in Rogersville, the son of J. Newton and Lula (Lassley) Freeman.
Mr. Freeman retired as District Director for the United States Department of Agriculture,
and was a cattleman. He was a member of the Sparta First Baptist Church and a past
member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge. Survivors include: Two children and their spouses,
James and Norma Freeman, Sparta, and Jeanne and Tom Crain, Ozark; three
grandchildren, James B. Freeman and his wife, Keetra, Sparta, Tyler Crain, Ozark, and
Jana Humble and her husband, Randy, Sparta; four great-grandchildren, Melissa and Tara
Humble, Bradley Freeman, and Drew Crain; the mother of his children, Mildred
Freeman, Springfield; and a very dear friend, Geraldine Holt, Chadwick. Preceding him

in death were: his parents; a brother, Arnold Freeman; two sisters, Opal Green Frost, and
an infant sister, and a grandchild, Norman Freeman. Funeral services were Thursday
August 28, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Eugene Roberts officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Freeman, Bill 25 Feb 1905 - 8 Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8
[Note: married Kathleen]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Bill Freeman, 71, Route 1, Rogersville, were at 1
p.m. Thursday in the Marsh Chapel here with Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial was in
White Oak Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mr. Freeman died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a retired carpenter and
farmer and was a member of the Church of Christ here. Survivors include his wife,
Kathleen; a daughter, Miss Anna May Freeman of the home; a brother, Clarence of Mt.
Vernon; and three sisters, Mrs. Eunice Ratcliff, Marshfield, Miss Mamie Freeman,
Springfield and Mrs. Cecile Stoll, Route 1, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home, near Strafford.
Freeman, Charles E. 15 Jan 1911 - 27 Nov 2003 SN-L 30 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Ora (Page) Freeman, Sr.; married Dorothy Phillips 17 Feb
1913 - 15 Sep 2003]
Charles E. Freeman, 92, Battlefield, Mo., a retired service station manager,
departed this life at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 27, 2003, in Christian Health Care West,
Springfield. He was born Jan. 15, 1911, in West Plains, Mo., to Charles E. Sr. and Ora
Page Freeman. Charles was a member of South Side Baptist Church. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Dorothy Freeman, Sept. 15, 2003; his parents; a brother, Emmett
Freeman; and nephew, Joe Freeman. Survivors include his son, Charles M. Freeman of
Battlefield; two grandsons and their spouses, Bryan and Shannon Freeman of Nixa, and
Tim and Lynnette Freeman of Battlefield; a great grandson, Drake Freeman; and a greatgranddaughter, Skylar Freeman. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2,
2003, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home Chapel, Springfield, with
Pastor Bud Everett officiating. Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery, Battlefield, Mo. The
family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 2003, in the funeral home. If
desired, memorials may be made to South Side Baptist Church Missionary Fund.
Freeman, Dorothy (Phillips) 17 Feb 1913 - 15 Sep 2003 SN-L 17 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Warham P. & Addie (Alday) Phillips; married Charles E. Freeman 15
Jan 1911 - 27 Nov 2003]
Dorothy Freeman, age 90, a homemaker, departed this life Sept. 15, 2003, at 8:40
p.m. in Christian Health Care West, Springfield, Mo. She was born Feb. 17, 1913, in
Battlefield, Mo., the daughter of Warham P. Phillips and Addie Alday Phillips. Dorothy
was a member of South Side Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles E.
Freeman; a son, Charles M. Freeman, Battlefield, Mo.; grandsons, Bryan and Shannon
Freeman of Nixa, Mo., and Tim and Lynnette Freeman of Battlefield, Mo.; greatgranddaughter, Skylar Freeman; and a great-grandson, Drake Freeman. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel
with Pastor Bud Everett officiating. Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery, Battlefield, Mo.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home,
Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes donations to South Side Baptist Church
Missionary Fund.
Freeman, Floy Tessie (Bodenhammer) 22 Sep 1898 - 26 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
Floy T. Freeman, 99; Nixa, died at 2:00 a.m., Monday, January 26, 1998 in
Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa. Floy was born September 22, 1898 in Ozark, the
daughter of Charles and Martha Page Bodenhammer. She was married to Ellis Feeman.
Mr. Freeman preceded her in death March 28, 1939. She was a homemaker, a member of
the Nixa First Baptist Church, and the Rogersville chapter of the Eastern Star. She had a
love for flowers and gardening. Her husband Ellis served in WW I and six sons and one
son-in-law served in military service. Five sons serving at the same time. She supported
her country by serving in the American Legion Auxiliary. She is also preceded in death
by her parents, four sons, Charles William, Thomas L., Robert L., Delbert E., and an
infant daughter, a brother, Duff Bodenhammer and a half-sister, Neta Lee Stewart.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, John and Margaret Freeman, Flint, Mich.,
Jack and Virginia Freeman, Okmulgee, Okl., a daughter and her husband. Evelyn and
H.F. Ellison, Nixa, 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-greatgrandchild. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 30, 1998 in Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev.'s Paul Swadley and Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in the Roller Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation will be from 7
to 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Freeman, Helen Pauline (Phillips) 11 May 1918 - 17 Feb 2004 SN-L 19 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Joel & Iva Phillips; married 8 Nov 1940 Emmett P. Freeman]
Helen Pauline Freeman, 85, Springfield, passed away at 9:15 a.m. Feb. 17, 2004,
in Christian Health Care in Springfield. Helen was born March 11, 1918, in Battlefield,
Mo., to Joel and Iva Phillips. On Nov. 8, 1940, she was united in marriage to Emmett P.
Freeman. To this union one son, Joe Elroy, was born. Helen was the eighth child of
eleven children. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Joe; seven
brothers, Clell, Hershel, Lee, Loren, Roscoe, Oren and Earnest Phillips; and one sister,
Theta Arndt. Surviving are two grandchildren, Schelle Frye and husband Brad of
Gunnison, Colo., and Jeremy Freeman and wife Kim of Richmond, Texas; four greatgrandchildren; a brother, Eugene Phillips and wife Jane; a sister, Doris Ghan, all of
Springfield; and a sister-in-law, Mae Dean Phillips of Clever, Mo. Helen was retired from
St. John's Hospital after working fifteen years in the Heart Unit. Graveside services will
be at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in Patterson Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with Gary Phillips presiding.
Freeman, Jesse Howard 9 May 1885 - 3 Apr 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5
Funeral services for Jess Howard Freeman, 72, who died April 3 in a Springfield
Hospital, were held Saturday April 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church with
Rev. Earl T. Sechler officiating. Masonic rites were performed at the church, and burial
was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He resided
at Chadwick most of his life. He became a clerk with the Frisco Railway at Chadwick in
1906 and served in this capacity at Tulsa, Okla, from 1919 until 1929. He was a member

of the First Christian Church and Masonic Lodge No. 71 at Tulsa and a member of the
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Survivors include one son, James C. Freeman of
Burbank, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. Helen Callaway of Springfield and Mrs. Jessie Rudd
of Hooker, Okla.; five grandchildren; two sister, Mrs. Mabel Ford of Oklahoma City and
Mrs. Cecil Walls of Twin Falls, Idaho.
Freeman, Joseph Elmer 10 Feb 1885 - 26 Nov 1964
CCR 3 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John Wesley & Amanda (Shemwell) Freeman; married Dora Garrett 28
Apr 1885 - 19 Jan 1966]
Funeral services for Elmer Freeman, 70, former Christian County surveyor and
teacher, who died Thursday night at St. John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harris
Chapel here Sunday at Harris Chapel here Sunday at Harris Chapel here with the Rev.
Cecil Swinehart officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery. A native of Christian County,
Mr. Freeman had lived in Springfield for several years until being taken to an Ozark
nursing home a few weeks ago. Besides serving eight years as Christian County surveyor,
he taught in Christian and Green counties and at one time worked for Frisco railway. Mr.
Freeman, a member of the Christian Church, is survived by a sister, Mrs. John Atwood,
Ozark.
Freeman, Lee Vance 5 Mar 1929 - 18 Sep 2005 SN-L 20 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Henry Lee & Carrie Mae (Shipley) Freeman; married 2 Aug 1948 Ruth
Barnett ]
Lee Vance Freeman, 76, Nixa, Mo., was born on March 5, 1929, in Sycamore,
Mo., to the late Henry Lee and Carrie Mae (Shipley) Freeman, and passed away on
September 18, 2005, in St. John's Hospital. Lee was united in marriage to Ruth Barnett
on August 2, 1948, in Springfield and to this union three sons were born. For 35 years,
Lee was a bricklayer and a business agent for Brick Layer Union Local #10 for 10 years.
He enjoyed watching the Cardinals play ball, bass fishing at Table Rock Lake, and going
to church, where he was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church, serving as a Deacon.
There was nothing he enjoyed more than being with his family. Lee will be greatly
missed by all who knew him. Survivors included two sons, Rick Freeman and wife, Jan,
and Mike Freeman and wife, Patti, all of Nixa; four grandchildren, Chris, Eric, Jeremy,
and Michelle; three step-grandchildren, Jake, Gene and Kent Hyder; one greatgrandchild, Tori; five step-great grandchildren; one brother, Harold Freeman and wife,
Geneva; two sisters, Faye Crawford and Wilma Price from Springfield; numerous other
loving relatives; and a host of friends. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; wife,
Ruth; son, Gary; and brother, Hobert. Celebration of Life services will be held on
Wednesday, September 21, 2005, at 1 p.m. in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
White Chapel with burial to follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will
be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home, 5234 W. State Hwy EE,
Springfield, MO 65802. Online condolences can be made at www.tshfuneralservice.com
Freeman, Mildred Kathleen (Troutman) 22 Jan 1914 – 1 Jan 1995 CCH-N 18 Jan
1995
Mildred Kathleen Freeman, 80, of Rogersville, died Wednesday, January 1, 1995
at 10:10 a.m. in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 22, 1914 in Reeds to

George B. and Annie Chatburn Troutman. She was a member of the Fordland Church of
Christ and enjoyed making quilts by hand. Kathleen was a cook for the Logan
Rogersville school system for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband,
James W. "Bill" Freeman; her parents; one brother, Philo Troutman; twin sisters, Ozella
and Helen Troutman; and sister Gertrude Umphres. Survivors include her daughter Anna
May Freeman of the home; brother Henry Troutman, Ellisville; sister Edith Friedrich,
Buckner; sister-in-law Eunice Ratcliff, Marshfield; sister-in-law Celie Stoll, Rogersville;
several nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services were held on Friday, January 13,
1995 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with Bruce Veteto officiating.
Burial was in the White Oak Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be
made to Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford; the Southern Christian Home, Morrilton,
Ark.; or to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Freeman, Mildred Marie (Bradley) 7 Nov 1921 - 2 Nov 2006 SN-L 4 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Worley Downrow & Effie Marie (Shipman) Bradley; married Arthur
C. Freeman 22 Jul 1915 - 25 Aug 1997]
Mildred Marie Freeman, age 84, of Springfield, passed away Thursday,
November 2, 2006. She was born November 7, 1921, in Sparta, the daughter of Worley
Downrow Bradley and Effie Marie (Shipman) Bradley. Mrs. Freeman was employed as a
hostess for Village Inn and Calverts Restaurants before retirement. She was a member of
Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include: a son, James Arthur Freeman and wife Norma,
Sparta; a son-in-law, Tom Crain, Chadwick; three grandchildren, James Bradley Freeman
and wife Keetra, and Jana Humble and husband Randy, all of Sparta, and Tyler Crain and
Sharon, Ozark; four great-grandchildren, Bradley James Freeman, Melissa and Tara
Humble, and Drew Crain; a step great-granddaughter, Taylor Eakins; nieces and
nephews; and special friends, Kevin and Julie Ashton and family. She was preceded in
death by her daughter, Jeanne Crain, on November 2, 2006. She was also preceded in
death by a sister, Jessie Hilton, and a grandson, Norman Freeman. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home.
Freeman, Norman C. 27 May 1963-28 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: Son of James Arthur & Norma Lou (Forgey) Freeman]
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today in Sparta Cemetery for the
infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Freeman, Sparta. The Rev. Roy Shipman will officiate.
Burial will be under direction of Harris of Ozark. The infant died at 4 a.m. Tuesday at St.
John's Hospital in Springfield shortly after birth. Surviving in addition to the parents, are
one brother, James, of the home; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Freeman,
Sparta; paternal grandfather, Arthur Freeman, Sparta; maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Gene Forgey, Ozark; and the paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.D.
Bradley of Sparta.
Freeman, Nyla Rese Aug 2005 - Oct 2005 SN-L 25 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Brandon Thomas & Cortney Lyne (Haller) Freeman]
Nyla Rese Freeman, seven weeks of age, passed away on Sunday at home in the
arms of her parents, Brandon Thomas Freeman and Cortney Lyne Haller-Freeman. She is

also survived by loving grandparents, Gary and Glenna Haller, Linda and Bill Linegar,
and Tommy and Rene Freeman; and great-grand-parents, Bernard Sandage and Geneva
Metzelthin. The family will attend a graveside funeral service today in Glenn Cemetery,
south of Nixa. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nyla Freeman Memorial Fund in care of
Great Southern Bank.
Freeman, Oliver Sherman "Ollie" 19 Dec 1925 - 28 Mar 2006 SN-L 30 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Sherman & Verena (Crown) Freeman; married 20 Mar 1948 Leola Mae
Palmer]
Ollie Freeman, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at the age of 80.
He was born December 19, 1925, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Sherman and Verena
(Crown) Freeman. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
On March 20, 1948, he and Leola Mae Palmer were united in marriage. His survivors
include his wife, Lee; his four children, Anita Brand, Nixa, Jay and Mary Freeman,
Encinitas, California, Gene and Clara Freeman, Simi Valley, California, and Gary and
Mai Freeman, Seattle, Washington; plus 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Jay and Roger Freeman.
Before retirement, Ollie was an Electrical Engineer for General Electric. He was a
member of the Elks Lodge for the past 34 years, and was most recently at the Christian
County Elks Lodge. He enjoyed sports, reading, lively conversation, and playing bridge
at the Nixa Senior Center. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Harold Peters officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Christian County Elks Scholarship Fund in memory of Ollie Freeman.
Freese, Christopher Lee 8 Jun 1971 - 4 Dec 1999 CCH-N 8 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Leland & Virginia Freese; married Kayla Dawn Wilson]
Christopher Lee Freese, age 28, of Ozark, died Saturday, December 4, 1999 in
Fordland. He as born June 8, 1971 in Glenwood Minnesota. He served his country in the
U.S. Air Force and was veteran of Desert Storm. Chris worked as a mechanic for
Sweetheart Cup Company. Survivors include: his wife, Kayla Dawn Wilson Freese; three
children, Jaden Hartley, and McCamey and Cain Freese; his mother, Virginia Davis,
Chadwick; a brother, David Wayne Wilson, Chadwick; two sisters, Anne Marie Kordish
and her husband Steve, Nashville, Tennessee, and Rebecca Terese Bolin and her husband
Mark Chadwick; and his mother and father-in-law, Don and Sharon Wilson, Ozark; His
father, Leland Freese preceded him in death. A memorial service was held Monday,
December 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Freitag, Wanda Jo (Farrell) Hager 16 Nov 1925 - 29 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of William & ? (?) Farrell; married ? Hager; married Jack Freitag]
Wanda Jo Freitag, 62, of Billings, died Saturday morning, Oct. 29, in Republic
Park Care Center following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Freitag were held Nov. l in
the Meadors Chapel, Billings. Burial was in Rose Hill West Cemetery. Mrs. Freitag was a
homemaker. Her survivors include her husband, Jack; four sons, David, Billings, Steven,
of the state of Kansas, Robert, of Bolivar, and William Hager, of Springfield, two

stepsons, Jerry Freitag and Cliff Freitag, both of Harrisonville; a daughter, Nancy Okabe,
San Antonio, Texas; her father, William Farrell, Ozark; a brother, Gene Farrell, San
Diego, California; 14 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
French, Charlottie Hepzibah “Hepsy” (?) King 10 Dec 1893 - Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug
1977 p5
[Note: married W. Ernest King 1886 - 1929 ; married 20 May 1936 John Edward
French]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. J. R. (Hepsy) French, 83, were at 2 p.m. Tues. in
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church west of Nixa with the Rev. Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery, near here under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr.. French died at
7:15 p.m. Sunday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, after a two-week illness.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Veronica Merritt, Route 1, Clever; two grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
French, Earl W., Sr., Rev. 11 Sep 1892 - May 1968
Funeral services for the Rev. Earl W. French, Sr., 75, a longtime pastor of three
Baptist churches here, who died Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in First Baptist Church. Dr. Thomas Field will officiate with burial in
Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home. The retired
minister, who had served as president of the Baptist Ministerial Alliance in 1954, and was
past president of the Springfield Ministerial Alliance, died at 11:45 a.m. in Burge, shortly
after suffering a heart attack in his home. A native of Billings, Mr. French was ordained
in his home church, Mt. Sinai (Christian County) in 1920. He pastored the Baptist
Church in Cabool before his first tenure in Springfield as minister of East Avenue Baptist
Church. In 1942, he accepted a position for a year and a half as missionary of Greene
and Webster Counties associations. After nearly 20 years of pastorates in this area, Mr.
French went to St. Louis for three years of service as pastor of South Street Baptist
Church. He then returned to Springfield as pastor of Second Baptist Church, and in 1955,
he retired from the ministry. He attended Southwest Baptist College at Bolivar and
Southwest Missouri State College. Although he didn’t graduate, the pastor once
commented, “I studied harder after I got out of college than I did while I was attending
classes.” His son, the Rev. Earl French, Jr., served as educational director and secretary
of Second Baptist Church during his father’s ministry there. He is now living in
Westminster, Calif. Mr. French, Sr., and his wife, Bessie, of 2136 North Missouri, had
celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last Saturday. Surviving, besides his wife and
son, are two daughters, Mrs. Roger Palmerton, Route 5, and Mrs. Jim Wollard, 3958
West Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Wampler, Billings; his stepmother, Mrs. John French,
Clever; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 7 May 1968 in the margin.
French, Eldon Gene 6 Jan 1935 - 7 Sep 2004
SN-L 9 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Edgar and Grace (McCoy) French; married 1952 June]
Eldon Gene French, age 69, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 in his
home. He was born Jan. 6, 1935, in Lockwood, the son of Edgar and Grace (McCoy)

French. In 1952, he and his wife, June, were united in marriage. Mr. French retired in
1998 from Springfield City Utilities as a bus driver. He currently was an Alliance Bus
Driver for Nixa Schools. He enjoyed his job and his co-workers. He loved automobiles
and was a member of the Mustang Club. He attended First Freewill Baptist Church in
Ozark. Survivors include a son, Gary French and his wife Pam, Nixa; four grandchildren,
Eric White and his wife Megan, Springfield, Kurt White and his wife Renee, Bois D'Arc,
Lindsey Mitchener and her husband David, Nixa, and Brooke French, Nixa; two greatgrandchildren, Nolan White and Mallory White; two nieces; a special friend, Sharon
Hood; and many other good friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, June, in 2002;
a daughter, Patricia White; a sister, Ruth Walser; and his parents. A funeral service will
be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Gary
Mitchener officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
French, Eldon Gene 6 Jan 1935 - 7 Sep 2004
CCH-N 15 Sept 2004
Eldon Gene French, 69, of Nixa, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004 in his home. He was
born Jan. 6, 1935 in Lockwood, the son of Edgar and Grace (McCoy) French. In 1952 he
and his wife, June, were united in marriage. French retired in 1998 from Springfield City
Utilities as a bus driver. He currently was an Alliance Bus Driver for Nixa Schools. He
enjoyed his job and co-workers. He loved automobiles and was a member of the Mustang
Club.He attended First Freewill Baptist Church in Ozark, Mo. Survivors include: a son,
Gary French and his wife Pam, Nixa, Mo.; four grandchildren: Eric White and his wife
Megan, Springfield,Mo.; Kurt White and his wife Renee, Bois 'D' Arc, Mo.; Lindsey
Mitchener and her husband David, Nixa, Mo. and Brooke French, Nixa, Mo.; two greatgrandchildren, Nolan White, and Mallory White; two nieces; a special friend, Sharon
Hood, and many other good friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, June, in 2002;
a daughter, Patricia White; a sister, Ruth Walser, and his parents.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
French, Jack Eugene 9 Mar 1928 - 19 May 2005 SN-L 20 May 2005
[Note: Son of Omar & Pauline (Griesemer) French]
Jack Eugene French, 77, Republic, passed away on May 19, 2005. He was born
March 9, 1928, in Republic, Missouri, to Omar and Pauline (Griesemer) French. He
owned and operated Jack French Chevrolet in Republic for many years. In 1967 he
moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, where he worked for Lubrication Engineers for 25 years
before he retired. In 1989, he moved back to Republic to be near family and hobbies. He
loved to hunt and fish, and be with his family and friends. Jack traveled extensively and
had many friends nationwide. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Ronnie
French. He is survived by daughters, Sandy French Williams, Julia French West, Kay
French Norbury, and Jennifer French; sons, Steve French and Cliff French;
grandchildren, Shelly Dugan, Deanna French, Sabrina West, Brian French, John West
and Roni, Max, Ivy, Curtis, and Tyler Norbury; and great-grandchildren, Dakota, Dustin,
Derrick, and Christopher; sister, Sally Martin; brother, Larry French; nieces; nephews;
cousins; other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 21, 2005, at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Billings, under the direction of

Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
French, John Edward
1868 - 20 Feb 1960
John Edward French, 91, a former president of the People’s Bank of Clever, and a
school teacher for 20 years in Christian and Stone Counties, died at his home four miles
east of Clever Sunday. In addition to his banking and teaching jobs, he also spent a
period as an insurance director and salesman, associated for many years with Farmers
Mutual of Nixa. Mr. French was born in Billings and lived there until he was past 20,
when he moved to the Clever community. He served many years as an elder in the
Clever Christian Church. He is survived by his wife; a son, Rev. Earl French of
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Oliver Wampler of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Betty Hogan of
Garber, Okla.; a half-sister, Miss Lottie French of Billings; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Veronica Merritt of Clever; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 3 great-greatgrandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. French are being held
this afternoon in the Clever Christian Church. The Rev. Byron Clark will officiate.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 28 Feb 1960 in the margin.
AND
French, John Edward
1868 - 20 Feb 1960
Services for John E. French, of near Clever, who died Sunday, will be held at 2
p.m. today instead of Thursday as had originally been Scheduled. Because of the storm,
the funeral date was changed. It will be held in Clever Christian Church. Burial will be
in Frazier Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
French, John Edward
December 1868 - 20 Feb 1960
CCR 3 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: son of William & Martha C. (Pettit) French; married first Jessie E. Brown;
married second Hepzibah "Hepsy" (?) Chastain]
Funeral services for John Edward French, 91, who died Sunday at his home four
miles east of Clever, were held at 2 p.m. today in the Clever Christian church, with Rev.
Byron Clark officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A former president of the People’s Bank of Clever, he spent 20 years of
his early life as a school teacher in Stone and Christian Counties. He also spent a period
as a director and salesman for the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. of Nixa. Mr. French was
born at Billings, and lived there until his early 20’s when he moved to the Clever
community. He served many years as an elder of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Hepzibah French; a son, Rev. Earl French of Springfield, a
daughter, Mrs. Elsie Wampler of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Betty Hogan of Garber, Okla.; a
half-sister, Mrs. Lottie French of Billings; a step-daughter, Mrs. Veronica Merritt of
Clever; six grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
French, Raymond E. d Apr 1954
Card of Thanks

BT 15 Apr 1954 p1

Our thanks to all who extended comforting sympathy and help in our recent
sorrow. For the beautiful service, floral offerings and other kindnesses, we are truly
grateful.
The family of Raymond E. French.
Frey, Danny 1 Aug 1951 - 8 Oct 1996 CCH-N 19 Oct 1996
Danny Frey, age 45, of Ozark, died Tuesday, October 8, 1996 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born August 1, 1951 in Vincennes, Indiana. Mr. Frey
was employed by Whorton's Restaurant in Ozark. Survivors include: His parents, Robert
and Joann Frey, Ozark; four children, Danette Hansen, Belton, Joe Frey, Hartville, Justin
Frey, San Diego, California, and Ethan Frey, Ozark; two grandchildren, Breauna
Favreau, and Nathan Hansen, both of Belton; two brothers, David Frey, Norcross,
Georgia, and Bob Frey, Jr., Ozark; three sisters, Susie Beres, El Cajon, California, Kathie
Kosanke, Lakeside, California, and Becky Rice, Ozark; his girlfriend, Elaine Skalenda,
Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, October 11, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gene Howell officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Friday, Harriette Pauline (Palmer) 1922 - 14 Aug 2006 SN-L 17 Aug 2006
[Note: married 1940 Melvin Glen Friday 20 Nov 1921 - 6 May 2002]
Harriette Pauline Friday, age 84, Nixa, passed away on Monday in Strafford Care
Center. A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Visitation from 4 p.m. until service time on Friday. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m.
Monday in Stillman Valley Cemetery in Illinois.
Friday, Melvin Glen 20 Nov 1921 - 6 May 2002 CCH-N 15 May 2002
[Note: Son of Harry & Josephine Friday; married 1940 Harriette Palmer]
Melvin Glen Friday, 80, Nixa, died May 6, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born Nov. 20, 1921, to Harry and Josephine Friday in
Holcomb, Ill. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a
member of VFW Post 5993, Ava. He retired from Wood Brothers Manufacturing
Company in Oregon, Ill., after 25 years of service as General Supervisor. He also retired
from the Missouri State Department of Corrections, in food service. Upon retirement he
enjoyed woodworking and gardening. Friday attended Nixa General Baptist Church. He
was devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. Survivors include: His
loving wife of 61 years, Harriette Palmer Friday; three children and their spouses, Linda
and Terale Clark, Davis, Ill., Lawrence and Karen Friday, Ozark, and Margene and
Kenneth Terrill, Nixa; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Franklin
Friday, Anchorage, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his
parents and a grandson, Corbin. The funeral service was May 8 in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Pastor Bob Comer officiating. A graveside service was held May 11 in
Stillman Valley Cemetery, Stillman Valley, Ill., with Pastor Rodney Wetzig officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made through the family for a memorial to be
established.
Friebe, Earl Raymond 22 Feb 1924 - 11 Jan 2004 SN-L 13 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Charles & Blanche (Ramsey) Friebe; married 14 Dec 1945 Thelma
Thompson]

Earl Raymond Friebe, 79, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004. He was
born Feb. 22, 1924, in Sperry, Okla., the son of Charles and Blanche (Ramsey) Friebe.
He was a 1943 graduate of Ozark High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. On D-Day he was sent ashore at Normandy on Utah Beach. On
Dec. 14, 1945, he and Thelma Thompson were united in marriage. Mr. Friebe was a life
long farmer of this area. He was employed as a milk hauler for 21 years, and also worked
at Dayco from 1967 until 1981. He was a member of the Cassidy United Methodist
Church, and belonged to Ozark V.F.W. Post 7628. He was also known in the area as a
stock car driver. Survivors include his wife Thelma; a son, Edwin (Ed) Friebe and his
wife Mary, Kansas City; five sisters and brothers and their spouses, Beryl and Fred
Trachsel, Hendersonville, N.C., Gene and Jennie Friebe, Battlefield, Irene and Danny
Jones, Springfield, Johnie and Fran Friebe, Springfield, and Lester and Jeannie Friebe,
Strafford; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Norman and Loeta Thompson, Lamar, and
Louella Wilson, Cheyenne, Wyoming; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded
in death by his parents, and a nephew, Timothy Becker. Funeral services are 10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Randall Moody and Rev.
Harold Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to Cassidy United Methodist Church Building Fund, in care of Adams Funeral
Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO 65721, American Cancer Society, or to the charity of
the donor's choice.
AND
Friebe, Earl Raymond
22 Feb 1924 - 11 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
Earl Raymond Friebe, 79, Ozark, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, in Cox South
Hospital, in the company of his loving family. He was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Sperry,
Okla., the son of Charles and Blanche (Ramsey) Friebe. Friebe was a 1943 graduate of
Ozark High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and on
D-Day he was sent ashore at Normandy on Utah Beach. He was subsequently recognized
along with his fellow comrades with the "Award for Patriotic Service". On Dec. 14, 1945,
he and Thelma Thompson, his beloved high school sweetheart, were united in marriage.
They recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. He was a devoted husband, dad,
brother and uncle. Friebe was a life long farmer of this area. He was greatly respected for
his enthusiasm to work hard and he simply made our lives richer by his effort. He will
long be admired for his ability to repair equipment with his trusty pliers and screwdriver
that were always a part of him. He was employed as a milk hauler for 21 years, and also
worked at Dayco from 1967 until 1981. He was a member of the Cassidy United
Methodist Church, and belonged to Ozark V.F.W. Post 7628. One summer day one of
Earl's brothers took him from driving his tractor to driving a stock car at a local track; our
lives would never be the same. His passion for stock car racing led to being presented a
"Racing Legend Award" along with his brother in January 2000. He was preceded in
death by his parents; and a nephew, Timothy Becker. Survivors include his wife,
Thelma; a son, Edwin (Ed) Friebe and his wife Mary, Kansas City; five sisters and
brothers and their spouses, Beryl and Fred Trachsel, Hendersonville, N.C., Gene and
Jennie Friebe, Battlefield, Irene and Danny Jones, Springfield, Johnie and Fran Friebe,
Springfield, and Lester and Jeannie Friebe, Strafford; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Norman and Loeta Thompson, Lamar, and Louella Wilson, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and many

nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Randall Moody officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cassidy United Methodist Church Building
Fund, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO 65721, American
Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Friebe, Katherine Mar 1867 - 3 Jun 1964 CCR 11 June 1964 p1
[Note: married 1888 in Arkansas Henry W. Friebe 1856 - 1921]
Mrs. Katherine Friebe, 97, a native of France, died at the home of her son, Charles
O. Friebe, at 9:55 p.m. last Wednesday where she had resided for the past 10 years. Mr.
Friebe came to Arkansas when she was 8 years old, but had resided in the Ozark
community most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark.
Additional survivors are 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and three great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Ozark
with the Rev. L. A. Greene officiated. Burial was in King Cemetery.
Friend, Bernice E. (Crow) Comfort 20 Dec 1900 - 4 Jun 1996 CCH-N 12 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Luella Crow]
Bernice E. Crow Comfort Friend, 95, Ozark, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
June 4 in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Bernice was born December 20, 1900
on the Crow homestead west of Bennington, KS, the daughter of Henry and Luella Crow.
She spent her girlhood in or near Bennington. She attended Sleepy Hollow and
Bennington, KS schools. She had also lived in Salina, KS before moving to Shellknob
and Ozark, MO. She was a 50-year member of the Minneapolis, KS Eastern Star,
Minerva Chapter. She is preceded in death by her parents, and a daughter, Mara Beth
Comfort Allison, in 1989. Survivors include three grandsons; Chuck, Curtis, and Craig;
two great-grandsons and a great-granddaughter. No services are planned, The body has
been cremated under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Friend, Emma Arissa (Taggart) 19 Jan 1872 - 10 Nov 1949 CCR 17 Nov 1949
[Note: Daughter of James & Edie E. Taggert; married 9 Oct 1901 Hiram Friend 1870 1938]
Mrs. Emma Arissa Friend died Thursday last week at her home at Chadwick. She
was 77. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Chadwick Baptist church
with the Rev. Bill McTeer officiating. Burial was in Ozark cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick. Graveside services were conducted by the Ozark
Chapter No. 98, O.E.S. Mrs. Friend was born January 19, 1872 at Rondo, in Polk county.
She moved to the McCracken community about 1898 and lived there and in the vicinity
of Sparta and Ozark until 1934 when she moved to Chadwick. On October 9, 1901, she
was united in marriage to Hiram Friend of McCracken. She had been a member of the
Sparta Christian church since about 1903 and a member of the Ozark Chapter No. 98,
Order of Eastern Star for several years. Survivors include three brothers, Lucious J.,
Samuel, and Edward Taggart, all of Greenville, TX; a niece, Mrs. Hazel Finkbiner of
Springfield, and a nephew, Russell Johnson, of Bolivar.

Friend, Jessie F. 10 Feb 1935 - 19 Nov 2003
CCH-N 19 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Ed & Mae (Shockey) Friend; married 17 Mar 1955 Oral Zerah]
Jessie F. Friend, 68, of Sparta, passed away Nov. 10 in the Heart of the Ozarks
Healthcare Center, Ava. He was born Feb. 10, 1935, in Theodosia, the son of Ed and
Mae (Shockey) Friend. On March 17, 1955, he was united in marriage to Oral Zerah at
Norkfork, Ark. Jessie owned and operated a rural milk route and later a school bus route
in the Gainesville area for many years. He especially enjoyed visiting with people and
loved to talk about coon hunting. Jessie never turned down an opportunity to go coon
hunting, fishing or being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, one
brother Everett and one nephew. Jessie is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Oral
Zerah Friend, Sparta; two daughters Shelia Holt and husband Doug, Sparta, and Karen
Brown and husband Lale, Sturkie, Ark.; six sisters Dorothy Crosby and husband David,
Eva Lawrence and husband Sammie, Georgia Bishop, Margaret, Kathie Curtis and
husband Jerry, and Lilly Jackson and husband Athel, all of Ava; four grandchildren; one
great-grandson; other relatives and caring friends. Funeral services were held Nov. 13 in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tom Johnson officiating. Burial
followed in Friend Cemetery, Isabella.
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Friend, Lester 1913 - 20 Dec 1973 OH 10 Jan 1974 p6
[Note: married Dorothy]
Lester Friend, 60 of Forsyth, was dead on arrival at Skaggs Community Hospital.,
Branson at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 following a heart attack at his home. Mr. Friend.
formerly of ___wood, Ill, was raised in the Pansy community west of ___. He was a
retired construction engineer. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, one daughter, Barbara
Coulter, South G__, Calif; one step-daughter, Nancy Jones, Joliet, Ill, his father, Henry
Friend, two sisters, Mrs. Ola Kissee, Elwood, Ill., Mrs. Grace Watson, Forsyth and five
grandchildren
Friend, Lucy (Poor)
17 Apr 1915 - 26 Jul 2002
Lucy Friend, 87 of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 10:35 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2002 in
her home. Lucy was born April 17, 1915 in Enid, Ark., the daughter of Noah and Georgia
(Atchinson) Poor. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband, Archie, two sisters and
three brothers. Survivors include her daughters, Dorothy Landers of Kimberling City,
Mo., and Donna Pratt of Nixa, Mo.; a sister, Edna Back of Reeds Spring, Mo.; beloved
grand children, Terri Morgan, Shea Copeland, Sherry Stewart, Jim Landers and Scott
Landers; and three great-grand children. Friends may come by Greenlawn Funeral Home,
Branson, Mo. from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, 2002. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 30, 2002 in Sixty-Five Church at Reeds Spring, Mo. with Rev. Joe Wolven
officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery, Reeds Spring. Visitation will be from
10 a.m. to service time Tuesday in the church. Memorial donations may be made to St.
John’s Hospice. Springfield News-Leader, July 28, 2002.
Friend, Mildred Gladys (Cook) 16 Feb 1924 - 25 May 1996 CCH-N 1 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Luther & Myrtle (Shackleford) Cook; married 29 Dec 1945 Ray Buel
Friend]

Mildred Gladys Friend, 72, of Rogersville passed away Saturday, May 25, 1996 at
11:35 am in Cox Medical Center South. Mildred was born February 16, 1924 in Salem,
Mo. to Luther and Myrtle Shackleford Cook. She was united in marriage to Ray Buel
Friend on December 29, 1945 in Springfield, and he survives of the home. Also surviving
is her daughter, Christine Swenney; and husband, Harold of Sparta; one brother, Claudy
Cook of Selah, Washington; one sister, Laura Potter of Yakima, Washington; three
grandchildren, Frank and wife Becky of Halfway, John Swinney and wife Carmen of
Springfield, and Wendy Housley and husband Tim of Sparta, five great-grandchildren
Tyson Heffley, Keilah and Taylor Losefa, Jefry and Christopher Swinney; three step
great-grandchildren, Brian, Lonnie and Lisa Hensley; four sister-in-laws, Rockie Cook of
Fordland, Jeneva Childress of Rogersville, Fay Dollarhide of Springfield and Evletta
Miller of Nipomo, Calif.; several nieces and nephews and many friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents, four brothers Emliss, Homer, Andy and Richard Cook,
three sisters Violet, Hildred and Francsis Cook. Graveside Services were held Tuesday
May 28, 1996 at 10 a.m. at. the West Finley Cemetery, Fordland.
Friend, Oscar Bell 1901 - 14 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4
Oscar Bell Friend, 62, of Panama City, Fla. died in 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in the
Panama City Nursing Center following a lingering illness. A former resident of
Springfield, Mr. Friend had lived in Florida for several years. Surviving are his wife,
Ethel; one son, Bill Friend of Anaheim, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Haworth, La
Mesa, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Labelle Friend, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Ora Bell
Walker, Springfield and Mrs.. Enid Dickson, Ozark; and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Hugh A. Jones
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Friend, Reason
1820 - 30 Jul 1903
Reason Friend, one of Douglas County’s oldest and most respected citizens
departed this life on Thursday July 30, 1903. He was 83 years of age and had spent his
entire life in southern Missouri. He was born in 1820 near the mouth of Pawn Fork in
Ozark County. He was married in 1851 to Miss Elizabeth McCarty and lived happily
with his wife until a few years ago when she was called to rest. Twelve children were
born to them; only three of whom survive them. He spent three years of his life in the
service of his state being a member of the State Militia during the war of the rebellion. He
died at the home of his daughter 7 miles west of Galloway in Greene County. He had
lived for the past several years with his son Isaac Friend near Pansy on Little Beaver
Creek. Thirty minutes before his death he was rational and apparently hearty as he had
been for a long time but the sand of life had worn away and he succumbed to death and
has gone to meet Him who gives rest to the weary . He was loved and honored by all who
knew him. His remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground at Linden . Peace to
his memory...
The year of their marriage may be wrong. I believe they were married before 1850. And I
think that at the time of his death there were four children still alive not three.
Contributed by Martha Case.
Friend, Richard Fay 1901 - 22 Feb 1968 CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8

Richard Fay Friend, 66, Oakland, Calif., a former resident of Taney County, died
in Andover Nursing Home, Oakland, at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, where he had been
a patient five months, A retired boilermaker, Mr. Friend moved to California in 1929.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Sadie Huff Friend, Chestnut Ridge; and two daughters, Mrs.
Barbara McIntosh, Livermore, Calif. and Mrs. Beverly Stuart, Santa Barbara, Calif. and
five grandchildren. Other survivors include a half-brother, Sam Friend, Neosho; a halfsister, Mrs. True Myers, Brookline; a step-mother, Mrs. Ethel Friend, Fairland, Okla.; and
a step-sister, Mrs. Helen Jones, Grove, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
the Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Dennis Bauer officiated and burial was in the Old
Branson Cemetery.
Friend, Sadie (Stewart) Huff 15 Dec 1901 – 17 Sep 1996 CCH-N 21 Sep 1996
Sadie Huff Friend, age 94, of Nixa, died Tuesday, September 17, 1996 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born December 15, 1901, at Day, Missouri and was
the daughter of Tom C. and Cora Ellen (Stinson) Stewart. She was a homemaker and
worked for White Hotel in Rockaway Beach for several years. Mrs. Friend was a member
of First Baptist Church of Highlandville. Preceding her in death were: her parents; her
first husband, Noel Huff; her second husband, Fay Friend; a daughter, Sybil Lorraine
Huff; and three brothers, Arlie, Arnie “Bud”, and Clifford Stewart. Survivors include: a
daughter, Nadine Seaton, Springfield; a son, Donald Huff and his wife, Florene,
Highlandville; two sisters, Mary Lee Snapp, and Merle Blansit, both of Springfield; a
brother, Frank “Jack” Stewart, Forsyth; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, September 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Friesen, Vernon Roy 6 Jan 1940 - 3 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of & Eva (?) Friesen; married Penny]
Vernon Roy Friesen, 49, died Jan. 3 in Cox Medical Center South following a 10month illness. A five-year Ozark resident, he had spent most of life in Dallas, Ore. He
was a homebuilder. Survivors include his wife, Penny; his mother, Eva Friesen, of
Roseburg, Ore.; two sons, Rick Lee, of Ozark, and Clark Roy, of Vancouver, British
Columbia; a daughter, Julie Crape, of Vancouver; a twin brother, Virgial Lee, of
Roseburg; a brother Roland, of Kennewick, Wash.; three stepchildren, Becky Braden, of
Ozark, John Walker, of Jackson Hole, Wyo., and Daniel Walker, of Winston-Salem,
N.C.; five granddaughters; and many friends. Services were held last Friday in Adams
Funeral Home with the Rev. Ted Petts officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, Inc.
Fritz, Elbur Roscoe 13 Apr 1916 - 2 Mar 2003
Elbur Roscoe Fritz, 86, Ozark, died March 2, 2003, at Cox South, Springfield. He
was born April 13, 1916, in Hale, the son of Charles Ed and Agnes Lettie (Bunn) Fritz.
On April 15, 1916, he and Lois Lorraine Hutchins were married. He was an active
member of Riverside Road Church of Christ. Fritz retired from Iowa Sheet Metal after 25
years and moved to this area in 1977. He was also a farmer and loved to work in the
timber. His hobby of rag rug weaving was known and enjoyed by many people in the
area. Survivors include his wife, Lois; a daughter and her husband, Valeta and Larry

Hammar, Nixa. Services were at 10 a.m. March 4 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Delbert Dale Russell officiating. Burial followed in Richwood Cemetery, west of Ozark.
Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. March 4 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Missouri Department of Conservation through Missouri Conservation
Heritage Foundation, P.O. Box 366, Jefferson City, 65102. ©Christian County Headliner
2003
Fronaberger, Leona Leota (Ryan) Wilson 1871 - 6 Feb 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Leota (Ryan) Fronaberger, 84 who died February
6 in a Springfield rest home, were held Monday afternoon at the Harris Funeral Chapel in
Nixa, with Rev. Jess Hunt officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction
of Harris. She was converted at an early age and united with the Lone Hill Christian
Church. She was first married to Frank Wilson and later to Sidney Fronaberger, both of
whom preceded her in death. Survivors include several cousins.
Frost, Dorothy Elizabeth (Romine) 6 Dec 1928 - 19 Jun 2000 CCH-N 28 Jun 2000
Dorothy Elizabeth Frost, age 71, a homemaker from Slidell, Louisiana died
Monday, June 19, 2000 in Slidell Memorial Hospital of pneumonia. She was born in San
Diego, California and had lived in Slidell for the past 35 years. Her husband, Edgar E.
Frost preceded her in death as well as her father, James Romine, of Neosho, Missouri, a
brother, Albert Davis, and a sister, Alice Hatfield. Survivors include three daughters,
Linda Viola, Slidell, Louisiana, Sandy Bordelon, Meterie, Louisiana, and Jeanene Viola,
Slidell; two sons, Spurgeon Frost, Slidell, and Greg Frost, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; her
mother Grace Romine, Diamond, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Evelyn Smith, Emma Jane Bradley, both of Diamond, and Juanita Teachout,
Hot Springs, Arkansas; and three brothers, Ben Romine, Hot Springs, Arkansas, Bill
Romine, New Mexico, and Mick Romine, Kansas City. Funeral services were Thursday,
June 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Gary Robertson officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Fry, Delmar E. 18 Dec 1917 - Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
NIXA - Funeral services for Delmar E. Fry, 57, Route 2, Nixa were at 2 p.m.
Monday at First Baptist Church here with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Jeff Houston
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr.
Fry, a Birch Tree native, died at 11:21 a.m. Friday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield
after a long illness.
Fry, Edith R. (Maples) 5 Aug 1903 - 24 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of Simeon D. & Villa (McBride) Maples; married Phillip Fry]
SPOKANE - A Spokane native, Mrs. Edith R. Fry, 72, died at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at her home in Salinas, Calif. after a sudden illness. Mrs. Fry grew up in Spokane and
then lived in Green Forest, Ark, before moving to the state of California about 35 years
ago. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Phillip;
six sons, Stanley of Salinas, Allen of Brownsville, Tex., Ronald of Loganville, Ga.,
Donald of La Puente, Calif., and Wallis and Jerry, both of Sutter Creek, Calif.; two
daughters, Mrs. Betty Ledford, Conyers, Ga. and Mrs. Pansy McElroy, Salinas, Calif. and

23 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Also surviving are seven brothers, Rev.
Bruce Maples, Route 2, Ozark, Simeon Maples, Spokane, Halleck Maples, Highlandville,
Argus Maples, Phoenix, Ariz., Robert Maples, Austin, Tex.., William Maples,
Independence and Francis Maples, Billings; and five sisters, Mrs. Ruby Bilyeu, Spokane,
Miss Inez Maples, Billings, Mrs. Georgia Buxton, Ozark, Mrs. Penelope Riley, Bolivar
and Mrs. Ernestine Riley, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Fry, Ewing 3 Oct 1893 - 26 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
[Note: married Alta; SSDI birthdate disagrees with obit]
Services for Ewing Fry, 83 of Springfield, were held Wednesday in Greenlawn
South Battlefield Chapel with burial in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Fry died last
Saturday in a nursing home after a long illness. Among those surviving are his wife, Alta
and two sons, Prentis of Ozark and Preston of Republic.
Fry, William R. “Bill” 27 Sep 1927 - 24 Oct 2004 SN-L 26 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of William & Ocie (Smith) Fry; married 1953 Ocie]
William R. (Bill) Fry, age 77, of rural Rogersville, formerly of Springfield, Mo.,
departed this life on October 24, 2004, at 12:30 p.m., to make the journey home to his
father in Heaven. He will be remembered as a devoted and loving father, husband and
grandfather. His grandchildren were his greatest joy. Bill was born on September 27,
1927, in Atkins, Arkansas, the son of William and Ocie (Smith) Fry. Bill was a member
of the Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a long time field representative
for the insurance service office. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. He
is survived by his wife of 51 years, Cleo, of the home; two son, Robert (Bob) and his
wife, Rita Fry of Ozark, Mo., and James Lee Fry of Kansas City, Missouri; a daughter ,
Lori and her husband, Steve Wilson of Rogersville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jason,
Nathan, Justin and Walker; and many friends. Graveside services will be Wednesday,
October 27, 2004, a t2 p.m. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with full military
honors. Friends may call today, Tuesday, after noon in the funeral home. No formal
visitation is planned.
Fugate, Claude, Jr. 18 Nov 1928 - 16 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of ? & Lucy (?) Fugate]
Claude Fugate, Jr., 47 of Springfield, died Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Northside
Nursing Home where he had been a resident for a year. Survivors include three sons,
Dale Fugate of the state of Colorado, Jimmy and Kelly, both of the state of California;
two daughters, Diane Fugate of the state of Colorado and Marie Fugate of the state of
Utah; his mother, Lucy Reaves, Brighton; three brothers, Bill Reaves, Bakersfield,
Calif.,; Bob Reaves, Fordland and Solly Reaves of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Velma Swan,
Tacoma, Wash,, Mrs. Laura Branson, Bell Gardens, Calif.; Mrs. Shirley Livingston, San
Francisco, Calif., Betty Hudson, Brighton and five grandchildren.
Fugitt, A. L. “Bud” 25 Feb 1886 - 12 Dec 1960
[Note: married Ethel L. 9 Jul 1890 - 31 May 1986]

A. L. “Bud” Fugitt, 74, died early today at his home at Hurley. A retired farmer,
he was born near Clever, but had lived in the Hurley community most of his life. He was
a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; a son, Lester
E. of Clever; a daughter, Edith Maples of Crane; 3 grandchildren; 6 great grand children;
a brother, Earnest of California; and 2 sisters, Julia Cloud of Springfield and Hetty Coker
of Miller. Funeral arrangements are in charge of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 12, 1960}
AND
Fugitt, A. L. “Bud” 25 Feb 1886 - 12 Dec 1960
Services for A. L. “Bud” Fugitt, 74, Hurley, who died at 12:15 a.m. in his home
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev’s Hurel Merritt
and Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial in the church cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 14, 1960}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert
Fugitt, Austin Ganey 1897 - Sept 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of Frank & Annie (Williams) Gugitt; married Thetta Cynthia Phillips 14 Aug
1909 - 25 Nov 1991]
Funeral services for Austin Ganey Fugitt, 52, of Everton, route 2, who died
Saturday in a St. Louis Veterans hospital, where he was a patient five weeks, were held at
2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Christian church, with the Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of Clever. Mr. Fugitt
is survived by his wife, Thetta, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Garvin of
Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Ann Fugitt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Robertson of
Republic and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Los Angeles and three grandchildren.
AND
Fugitt, Austin Ganey 1897 - Sept 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
Funeral services for Austin Ganey Fugitt, 52, of Everton, route 2, who died
Saturday in a St. Louis Veterans hospital, where he was a patient five weeks, were held at
2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Christian church with Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of Clever. Mr. Fugitt
is survived by his wife, Thetta, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Garvin of
Tulsa, Okla., and Sue Ann Fugitt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Robertson of
Republic and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Los Angeles and three grandchildren.
AND
Fugitt, Austin Ganey 1897 - Sept 1949
Funeral services for Austin Ganey Fugitt, 52, of Everton, Route 2, who died
Saturday in St. Louis Veteran’s Hospital, where he has been a patient for five weeks, will
be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Christian Church, with the Rev. Robert H.
Baker officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under the
direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Fugitt is survived by his wife,
Theeta of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jean Garvin of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Sue
Ann Fugitt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Maud Robertson of Republic and Mrs. Blanche
Rill of Los Angeles, California and three grandchildren. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader
September 6, 1949} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Fugitt, Boyd H. 31 Dec 1897 - 13 May 1986
Officiating at services for Boyd H. Fugitt, 88, Republic, will be Rev. Gene
Rutledge. Mr. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of the Republic and Clever communities. He
was a well known area farmer and stockman and a member of the Republic First
Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Jack, Republic and Bill of Arkansas; three
daughters, Loulla Lamb, Ozark, Wanda Hazen, Kansas City and Jo Ann Long,
Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, May 14, 1986}
AND
Fugitt, Boyd H. 31 Dec 1897 - 13 May 1986
Services for Boyd H. Fugitt, 88, Republic, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Republic Christian Church. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under
direction of Meador Funeral Home. Mr. Fugitt died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday in St. Johns
Medical Center after a long illness. The family will receive friends from 7-8 today in the
funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 15, 1986} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Fugitt, Carl R. “Jack” 6 Jan 1919 - Jul 1981
[Note: married Ruth]
Services for Carl R. “Jack” Fugitt, 62, Cuba, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the
First Baptist Church of Cuba. Mr. Fugitt died about noon Friday in Cuba of natural
causes. A Clever native, he moved to Cuba about 15 years ago. He was a member and a
deacon of the First Baptist Church of Cuba. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter,
Mrs. Mickey Carey of Moberly and a son, Steven Fugitt of Miller; five grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. Opal Miller of Miller; a brother Leafred of Nixa; and his mother Mrs. Sarah
Fugitt of Aurora. Harris of Nixa will announce the local services. {Springfield {Mo}
News Leader July 11, 1981} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Fugitt, Carl R. “Jack”
6 Jan 1919 - Jul 1981
Services for Carl Fugitt, 62, of Cuba will be in the Union Ridge Baptist Church
with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Fugitt died about noon Friday in a Rolla
Hospital of natural causes. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Monday. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader July 12, 1981}
Fugitt, Carrie Mae 6 Sep 1900 - Jun 1973
Mrs. Carrie Mae Fugitt, 72, of Springfield was dead on arrival at Cox Medical
Center Wednesday afternoon. She is survived by; two sons, Gene of Springfield and
Gerald of Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Jimmie Peebles of Clever and Mrs. Edna Gideon of
Springfield and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Harris of Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader June 7,1973} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
AND
Fugitt, Carrie Mae 6 Sep 1900 - Jun 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Fugitt, 72, of Springfield will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and Larry

Stevens officiating with burial to follow in the Frazier Cemetery. Mrs. Fugitt was dead on
arrival at Cox Medical Center on Wednesday. {Springfield (MO) News Leader June 8,
1973}.
Fugitt, Edith Margaret (Gilmore) 13 Jan 1912 - 29 Jan 1989
Edith Fugitt, 77, McAlester, Oklahoma, died Sunday in Oklahoma City. Born
January 13, 1912 in Stone County to Aggie and Dave Gilmore, she and James Lloyd
Fugitt were married June 17, 1932 in Ozark. They later moved to Oklahoma in 1954 and
had owned and operated Fugitt Grocery and Hiway Lodge. She was preceded in death by
her husband, a granddaughter and a step-grandson. Surviving are two sons and daughtersin-law, Jerry F. and Tommy Fugitt and Gary and Ruyann Fugitt; two grandchildren,
Michelle and Garrison Fugitt; two great-grandchildren, Shannon and Holly and a step
grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church,
Clever with the Rev James Cooper officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery,
Clever under the direction of Mills Funeral Home, McAlester. Pallbearers will be Bill
Fugitt, Robert Amerine, Bob McEntire, Max Kemp, Charles Kemp and Jimmy Gilmore.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 1, 1989} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Frank 26 Feb 1868 - 3 Nov 1934
Funeral services for Frank Fugitt, 66, who was killed Saturday night in a Detroit
automobile accident, will be at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Christian
Church. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of R. E. Thurman of
Republic. Mr. Fugitt, who had been living with his son, Ganey Fugitt, was born and
reared at Clever. Besides his son, he is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary C. Fugitt of
Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Maude Robertson of Detroit, Mrs. Alma Carter of
Marionville and Mrs. Blanche Rill of Springfield; a brother, J. W. Fugitt of Clever; and
three sisters, Mrs. Laura Pierce of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Della Hodges and Mrs. Mary
Wise of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Fugitt, George Jefferson
15 Dec 1875 - 22 Nov 1946
Funeral services for George Jefferson Fugitt, 70, a retired farmer, who died Friday
night at his home in Mt. Vernon will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the Summit
Baptist Church of which he was a member, near Mt. Vernon. Officiating will be the Rev.
J. W. Geren, assisted by the Rev’s. Ira Buffington and Lem Parsons. The body will be
taken to Clever for burial following a short service at the Clever Baptist Church. Burial
will be under direction of Orr Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon. Mr. Fugitt was born in
Tennessee and moved to Christian Co with his parents when he was a small boy. He had
lived in Christian and Lawrence Counties all of his life., before moving to Mt. Vernon
after he retired 2 years ago. Survivors include; his wife, Minnie; three sons, Dewey and
Lonnie of Springfield, Herbert of Mt. Vernon; one daughter, Lora Snodgrass of
Springfield; two step sons, Herbert Jackson of Stotts City and Curtis Jackson of Mt.
Vernon; one step daughter, Audrea Sterns of Mt. Vernon. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, November 23, 1946} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Goldie Lillian (Gilmore)

16 Nov 1914 - 10 Mar 1999

Goldie Lillian Fugitt, 84, Nixa, died at 11:02 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 1999,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Fugitt was a lifelong resident
of Stone and Christian County areas. She was a homemaker and a member of the First
Baptist Church, Nixa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leaferd Fugitt,
September 2, 1996; her parents, two brothers, four sisters,; and a granddaughter. She is
survived by two daughters, Patsy Bacon and her husband Jerry, Clever and Trudy Fugitt,
Nixa, a grandson and his wife, Mark and Heather Bacon; a granddaughter Shalyn Bacon,
a great-granddaughter, Mikinzie Bacon all of Clever; and a sister, Ava Wilson of Clever.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 1999, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever with the Revs. Ronnie Wilson and L. VanDeMark officiating with burial to be in
the Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
{Springfield {Mo} News Leader March 12, 1999} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, James Floyd 29 Jan 1911 - 6 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Name from tombstone; Son of Robert Lemon & Meldia Ann (Snodgrass) Fugitt;
married Edith Margaret Gilmore 13 Jan 1912 - 29 Jan 1989]
Lloyd Fugitt, 57, McAlester, Okla., a former resident of Union City and Republic,
died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s Hospital, McAlester, after suffering an
apparent heart attack in his home Wednesday morning. Mr. Fugitt had owned and
operated a general merchandise store in Union City 10 years, and then had lived on a
farm at Republic for another 10-year period before moving to Catoosa, Okla. in 1954. He
operated another general merchandise store in Catoosa until four years ago when he
moved to McAlester where he had operated a hotel since that time. A member of Union
Ridge Baptist Church in Stone County, he is survied by his wife, Edith; two sons, Jerry
and Gary, both of McAlester; a brother, Keith, Springfield; a sister, Mr. Dovie Kemp,
Hurley; and a granddaughter. Arrangemnets are under direction of Harris of nixa.
AND
Fugitt, James Floyd 29 Jan 1911 - 6 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
Funeral services for Lloyd Fugitt, 57, McAlester, Okla. a former resident of this
area who died Wednesday, November 6, in McAlester, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever
Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery
near Clever under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Fugitt, James William 3 Mar 1867 - 3 Mar 1957 CCR 7 Mar 1957 p. 1
A happy celebration last Sunday afternoon of the 90th birthday of Judge James
W. Fugitt ended with his death from an apparent heart attack at the home of his grandson,
J. W. Fugitt, Jr. at Republic. Over 200 friends and relatives had called during the
afternoon to greet the well known former presiding judge of Christian County Court on
his birthday. The visitors had departed and pictures were being taken with relatives when
Judge Fugitt complained of feeling tired, and he died a few minutes later. A native of the
Clever community, he was long active in civic affaira and Republican politics in
Christian County, He served two terms as Judge of the County Court, from 1938 to 1946.
At the age of 27, he united with the Union Hill Christian Church and in 1907, when the
church moved to Clever, he became a member of the Clever Christian Church where he
continued his membership until his death. His wife, Martha Ellis Davis Fugitt preceded
him in death in March 1950. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in March

1943. Survivors include two sons, Leonard Fugitt and Boyd Fugitt, both of Republic; two
sisters, Mrs. Mary “Toad” Wise of Clever and Mrs. Laura Pearce of Phoenix, Ariz.; five
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00
p.m. in the Clever Christian Church with Rev. A. Taylor Mahaney and Rev. Harold
Mayes officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever.
Fugitt, Leaferd Edward 10 Nov 1911 - 2 Sep 1996
Leaferd E. Fugitt, 84, of Nixa, Missouri, died at 9:40 am, Monday, September 2,
1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Mr. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of Stone and
Christian County areas. He retired from Kraft Foods and was a member of the First
Baptist Church, Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; a sister; and a
granddaughter. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Goldie; two daughters, Pattsy
Bacon and her husband, Jerry, Clever and Trudy Fugitt of Nixa; a grandson, and his wife,
Mark and Heather Bacon, Clever; a granddaughter, Shalyn Bacon; and a sister, Opal
Miller, both of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 4,
1996, in Meadors Funeral Chapel in Clever, with the Revs. Ronnie Wilson and L.
VanDeMark officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery, southeast of Clever.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News
Leader September 3, 1996} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Lenabelle Nora (Gilmore) 1919 - Nov 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenabelle Fugitt, 44, who died early Friday in St. John’s
Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Clever Baptist Church. Officiating will be the
Revs. Everett Bryant and Ed Brock. The burial will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery
under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Fugitt was found unconscious
at her rooming house, on south National, late Thursday, died of diabetes and an over dose
of barbiturates, according to the pathologist report. Coroner, Ralph Thieme said there
would be no inquest. A native of Stone County, Mrs. Fugitt was a member of the Clever
Baptist Church. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 16, 1963}
AND
Fugitt, Lenabelle Nora (Gilmore) 1919 - Nov 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Lennabelle Fugitt, 44, who died early Friday in St.
John’s Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday. An autopsy showed she died of diabetes and
an overdose of barbiturates. Mrs. Fugitt was found unconscious at her rooming house on
south National, Thursday, and the coroner said there would be no inquest. Officiating at
the funeral services will be, Revs. Everett Bryant and Ed Brock, and burial will be in the
Union Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of
Stone County. Mrs. Fugitt was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. {Springfield
{Mo} News and Leader November 17, 1963} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
An autopsy to determine the cause of death of a 44 year old Springfield woman,
who was found unconscious at her rooming house on south National at 6:30 p.m.
yesterday, has been scheduled for today at St John’s Hospital, according to Coroner
Ralph Thieme. Mrs. Lenabelle Fugitt died early today at St. John’s Hospital where she
was taken yesterday at 6:40 p.m. Mrs. Fugitt was discovered by Nancy Mullen, 19 a

tenant in the building, who called the police. It was reported that the woman returned
from work in an “ upset condition.” The attending physician at the hospital was unable to
say immediately what caused her to lose consciousness. A later report was that she had
suffered a possible diabetic coma. Mrs. Fugitt moved to Springfield in 1959, coming here
from the Union City Community in Stone County, where she and her husband operated a
general store for many years, and where she spent most of her life. She was employed by
Royal-McBee and operated a rooming house for college students at the time of her death.
She is survived by her husband, Keith of Springfield and a son, Capt. Billy W. Fugitt,
U.S. Army, Lawton, Oklahoma; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oda Gilmore of Clever; one
sister, Mrs. Willa Mae McEntyre of Clever; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Aggie
Gilmore of Billings; and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be announced by
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 15, 1963}
Fugitt, Leonard Forrest
31 Oct 1895 - 22 Sep 1967
Funeral services for Leonard Fugitt, 71, Republic Stockman and farmer, will be at
2:30 p.m. Monday in the First Christian Church here. The Rev. Herbert Woodruff will
officiate, and burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Authorities pronounced Mr. Fugitt’s death an apparent suicide, saying he had been under
a doctor’s care and had been despondent. Mr. Fugitt, who shot himself with a highpowered rifle, was found Friday morning in his pickup truck alongside a cemetery near
Republic.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of September 1967 in the margin.
Fugitt, Lester E.
8 Apr 1908 - 2 May 1984
Services for Lester E. Fugitt, 76, Route 1, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5
at Union Ridge Church with the Revs. Erman Webb and LeRoy Maples officiating.
Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Fugitt
died at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 2, 1984, in St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Fugitt was a lifelong resident of
the Union Ridge community near Clever. He previously worked for MFA Milling
Company and also was employed by Trailmobile for 14 years. Survivors include his
wife, Lida; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Hanafin, Leroy, Illinois; his mother, Mrs. Ethel Fugitt,
Aurora Nursing Home; a sister, Mrs. Edith Maples, Highlandville; seven grandchildren;
and nine great-grandchildren. (Contributed by June Weaver)
Fugitt, Lida G. (Huffman) 7 Mar 1913 - 4 Nov 1989
Lida G. Fugitt, 76, of Nixa, died at 4:35 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 1989 in her
home. She was born March 7, 1913, she was married on March 25, 1933 to Lester Fugitt,
who preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Betty Hanifan and her
husband, Vernon of Leroy, Illinois; five grandsons, Dennis Hanafin and his wife Carol,
Charles Hanafin and his wife Beth, both of Hayworth, Illinois, James Hanafin and his
wife, Cindy of Farmer city, Illinois, Michael Hanafin and his wife, Gail of Spring, Texas,
and Rickey Hanafin and his wife, Monika of Dallas, Georgia; two granddaughters, Rita
Gayle Hartstock and her husband Kim of Farmers City, Illinois, and Patricia Graft and
her husband, Paul of Downs, Illinois; nine great-grandsons, Brian, Darin, Jayce,

Christopher, Clint, and Joshua Hanafin, and Gregory Alex, and Tyler Grat; six greatgranddaughters, Melinda, Christie, Dawn, Heather, and Jaimee Hanafin, and Patricia Ann
Hartstock; a sister, Orpha Forshey of Webb City and several Niece and nephews.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church with the
Revs. Ermon Webb and Lee Roy Maples officiating. Burial will be in the Union Ridge
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Southwest
Missouri. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader November 7, 1989} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Fugitt, Lloyd 1911 - Nov 1968
Lloyd Fugitt, 57, McAlester, Okla., a former resident of Union City and Republic,
died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in St. Mary’s Hospital, McAlester, after suffering an
apparent heart attach in his home Wednesday morning. Mr. Fugitt had owned and
operated a general merchandise store in Union City 10 years, and had then lived on a
farm at Republic for another 10-year period before moving to Catoosa, Okla., in 1954.
He operated another general merchandise store in Catoosa until four years ago when he
moved to McAlester where he had operated a hotel since that time. A member of Union
Ridge Baptist Church in Stone County, he is survived by his wife, Edith; two sons, Jerry
and Gary, both of McAlester; a brother, Keith, 302 East Seminole, Springfield; a sister,
Mrs. Dovie Kemp, Hurley; and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial will be
in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 6 November 1968 in the margin.
Fugitt, Martha Ella (Davis) 20 Aug 1877 - 8 Mar 1950 CCR 16 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Betty Davis; married 3 Mar 1893 James William Fugitt 3
Mar 1867 - 3 Mar 1957]
Martha Ella Davis Fugitt, the daughter of John R. and Betty Davis was born
August 20, 1877, near Clever, and departed this life at her home south of Republic March
8, 1950, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 18 days. On March 3, 1893, she was united
in marriage to J.W. Fugitt, and to this union 4 children were born: one daughter, Chloe,
died in infancy, and one son, John, passed away at the age of 18 months. Those who
survive are her husband, J.W. Fugitt, of the home; two sons, Leonard and Boyd, both of
Republic; five grandchildren, J.W. Fugitt Jr., Mrs. Joan Long, Stewart B. Fugitt, Mrs.
Wanda Lee Hazen, and Jack Fugitt. Eight great-grandchildren: two brothers, Albert Davis
of Clever, Fred Davis of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Little and Mrs. Lena Clark,
both of Springfield; one aunt, Mrs. Callie Head of McKinley; and one uncle, Barney
Davis of Republic and other relatives and a host of friends. At the age of 12 she
confessed her faith in Christ and united with the Old Union Hill Christian Church, which
later was moved to Clever, where she remained a faithful member, having been a
follower of Christ for 60 years. In 1903 the family located on a farm on Terrell creek
south of Republic where they established a permanent home. Aunt Ella was a kind and
faithful wife, and loving mother and a friend to all who knew her. Funeral arrangements
were under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Services were conducted Sunday

afternoon by Rev. A.T. Mahanay of Republic, assisted by Rev. Carl Burkhart of Clever at
the Clever Christian Church. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery.
AND
Fugitt, Martha Ella (Davis) 20 Aug 1877 - 8 Mar 1950
Mrs. J. W. Fugitt passed away at her home a few miles south of Republic
Wednesday night of last week at the age of 72 years, following an illness of about two
months due to a stroke. The deceased was born near Clever on August 20, 1877, and was
a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Davis. She grew to womanhood in the place of her
birth and on March 3, 1893, she was married to J. W. Fugitt. To their union four children
were born. A daughter, Chloe, died in infancy and a son, John, died at the age of 18
months. Two other sons, Leonard and Boyd, of Republic with their father, survive. Four
grandchildren, Mrs. Joan Long, Stewart B. Fugitt, Mrs. Wanda Lee Hazen and Jack
Fugitt; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Albert Davis of Clever and Fred Davis of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Little and Mrs. Lena Clark of Springfield; an aunt,
Mrs. Lena Clark of Springfield; an aunt, Mrs. Callie Head of McKinley; and one uncle,
Barney Davis, of Republic; other relatives and many friends also survive. At the age of
12 years, Mrs. Fugitt confessed her faith in Christ and united with the old Union Hill
Christian Church, which later was moved to Clever, where she remained a faithful
member until death. In 1903, the family established a home on a farm on Terrell Creek,
where they have since lived. They were hard workers and built a permanent home, which
is one of the most substantial in this section. They reared their family and dispensed
genuine hospitality to many friends and relatives. Mrs. Fugitt was a devoted wife, a kind
mother and a dependable neighbor and friend. Funeral services were held in her church
home at Clever Sunday afternoon with the Rev. A. Taylor Mahanay, pastor of the
Christian Church, conducting the service. The Clever Church choir sang for the service,
and Miss Jean Bohm sang a solo. The church was filled to overflowing with friends and
relatives and a wealth of lovely floral tributes banked the casket and the front of the
church. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Fugitt, Mary Caroline (Greer)
1845 - 1936
Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Fugitt, a witness of the battle of Wilson Creek,
will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Christian Church at Clever. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Fugitt,
who was 91 years old, died Monday, the anniversary of the battle, at her home near
Clever. Born in Tennessee, Mary Caroline Greer moved with her family in ox-drawn
covered wagons to central Texas. After living there a few years, the family came to
Missouri, and settled on Wilson Creek near Clever. Mrs. Fugitt gave colorful
descriptions of the battle of Wilson Creek, of soldier marching by and stopping in at the
Greer farmhouse, of the booming guns, and of how she helped her mother dress the
wounds of an injured Confederate soldier. Shortly after the war she married John H.
Fugitt, a veteran, who died three years ago. Surviving are four of her six children, J. W.
Fugitt of Republic, Mrs. Laura Pierce of St. Joseph, Mrs. Mary Wise and Mrs. Della
Hodges of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Lou Merritt of Sparta; and many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.

Fugitt, Meldia (Snodgrass)
25 Jan 1889 - Aug 1966
Mrs. Meldia Fugitt, 77, Union City, died Friday in Burge-Protestant Hospital in
Springfield after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Fugitt was the widow of Lemon
Fugitt, who died in 1948, and was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving
are two sons, Keith, Springfield, and Lloyd, McAlester, Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Dovie
Kemp, Route 1, Marionville; one brother, N. L. Snodgrass, New London; eight
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in
Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt, the Rev. Eli Routh and the Rev.
Edgar Brock officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Fugitt, Meldia (Snodgrass)
25 Jan 1889 - Aug 1966
Funeral services for Mrs. Melidia Fugitt, 77 of Union City, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev’s Hubert Fugitt, Eli Routh and Edgar
Brock officiating. Burial in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Fugitt died at 1:50
p.m. Friday in Burge Protestant Hospital, Springfield after an illness of several weeks.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, August 21, 1966} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Fugitt, Meldia (Snodgrass)
25 Jan 1889 - 19 Aug 1966
CCR 25 Aug 1966
p1
[Note: Daughter of Monroe & Sarah Snodgrass; married Robert Lemon Fugitt 1886 1948]
Mrs. Meldia Fugitt, 77, Union City, died at 1:50 p.m. Friday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital in Springfield after an illness of several weeks.
Mrs. Fugitt was the widow of
Lemon Fugitt, who died in 1948, and was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Kennith, Springfield, and Lloyd, McAlester, Okla.; one daughter,
Mrs. Dovie Kemp, Route 1, Marionville; one brother, M. L. Snodgrass, New London;
eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Clever Baptist Church, with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt, The Rev. Eli Routh and the Rev.
Edgar Brock officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Fugitt, Richard Franklin 14 Nov 1873 - 9 Jan 1955
[Note: married Cora B. 17 Oct 1876 - 9 Jan 1955]
Richard Franklin Fugitt, 81, a retired farmer, died at 6 a.m. yesterday at his home
in Aurora, Missouri. Mr. Fugitt was born in Texas and moved to Stone County in his
early boyhood. During all but five years of his life, when he operated a store in the
Hurley Community, Mr. Fugitt was a farmer in the Hurley Community. He retired in
1941 and moved to Aurora. Survivors include his four sons, Ben of Marionville, Delbert
of Aurora, Orland of Kansas, and Vernice of Wichita, Kansas; a daughter, Mrs. Logie
Williams of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Wilson of Clever and Mrs. Maude
Wilson of Lockwood; 17 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted by Rev Hubert Fugitt at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hurley High School Auditorium
with burial in the Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of the Harris

Funeral Home of Clever. Pallbearers were Lloyd Williams, Gerald Fugitt, Gene Fugitt,
Billy Joe Fugitt and Junior Hilton. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader January 10,
1955} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Robert Lemon 1886 - 1 Aug 1948 CCR 5 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of James M. & Mary (Williams) Fugitt; married Meldia Ann Snodgrass 25
Jan 1889 - Aug 1966]
Lemon Fugitt, 62, a lifelong resident and a prominent farmer of Stone county,
died at his home in Union City, Missouri, on Sunday evening, August 1, 1948. He was
born and lived on the same farm for 53 years, but for the past 10 years he has lived in
Union City. He was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife,
Meldia; two sons, Lloyd of Republic and Keith of Union City; two daughters, Mrs. Wade
Kemp of Marionville and Mrs. Wilma Amerine of La Junta, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Janie
Wolfe of Clever; eight grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were
held Wednesday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. Worth Caughron of
Ozark conducting, assisted by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Clever. Burial was in the Wise Hill
cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral home of Clever.
Fugitt, Roy Keith
Apr 1911 - Apr 1984
Services for Roy Keith Fugitt, 71, of Springfield will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in
the Clever First Baptist Church with the Revs. Hubert Fugitt and Mark Wakefield
officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Ridge cemetery, south of Clever under the
direction of the Harris Funeral Chapel of Nixa. Mr. Fugitt was pronounced dead at 5:08
p.m. Sunday, his 71st. birthday, in Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton,
Oklahoma. He suffered an apparent heart attack while visiting his son, Col. Billy W.
Fugitt, Elgin, Oklahoma. Masonic Rites by Crane Masonic Lodge No. 519 will be held at
7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. {Springfield {Mo}
News and Leader April 11, 1984} Keith Fugitt, Springfield, was pronounced dead at
5:08 p.m. Sunday, his 71st. birthday, at Comanche Co. Memorial Hospital in Lawton,
Oklahoma after suffering an apparent heart attack, at the home of his son, Col. Billy W.
Fugitt, Elgin, Oklahoma where he had been visiting. A native of Stone Co., Mr. Fugitt
served as a deputy sheriff for several years. He operated a general store in Union City,
south of Clever, and served on the Clever Board of Education. A retired farmer, he was a
member of the Crane Masonic Lodge. He had been a resident of Springfield the past 20
years and was a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Lodge. Survivors include his wife,
Freda; one sister, Dovie Kemp of Billings; one stepson Terry Long of Lebanon; one step
daughter, Jan Kissee of Billings; two grandchildren; five step grandchildren; one great
grandchild and one step great grandchild. Harris of Ozark will conduct the services.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 12, 1984}
Fugitt, Ruby D. (Simmons) 1 Mar 1904 - 3 Jul 1974
[dates from her tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Fugitt, 70, of Republic were today at the Christian
Church in Republic with the Rev. Bill Harper officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill
Cemetery near Clever under direction of Cantrell of Republic. Mrs. Fugitt died
Wednesday at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. She is survived by

her husband, Boyd; one son, Jack of Republic; one daughter, Loulla Lamb of Republic;
one stepson, Bill Fugitt of Arkansas; two step daughters, Wanda Durbin and JoAnn Long
both of Kansas; two grandchildren and a great grandchild. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, July 5, 1985} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Sarah Elizabeth
1 Feb 1892 - 28 May 1983
[note - dates from tombstone]
Services for Sarah Elizabeth Fugitt, 92, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in
Union Ridge Baptist Church south of here with the Revs. Loyd Wilson and L. Van
DeMark officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Fugitt died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Aurora Nursing Center after a
long illness. A lifelong resident of Stone and Christian Counties, she was a member of
Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Leaferd, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs.
Opal Miller, Miller; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren;
and two step-great-grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8
p.m. today.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Fugitt, Teddy Harrison
5 Jul 1887 - 22 Sep 1956
CCR 27 Sep 1956 p1
Ted Fugitt, 69, a lifelong resident of Stone County died Saturday, Sept. 22, at his
home in Hurley, after an extended illness. Mr. Fugitt is survived by his wife, Sarah; two
sons, Leaford and Carl, both of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Miller of Walnut
Grove, and Mrs. Ruby Mendenhall of Kansas City; two brothers, Bud of Hurley, and
Ernest of Napa, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Julia Cloud of Springfield, and Mrs. Hettie Coker
of Miller; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
25 in the Union Ridge Church with the Rev. Heral Merritt officiating. Burial was in the
Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Clever. (Contributed by Hazel
Messenger)
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Fugitt, Teddy Harrison
5 Jul 1887 - 22 Sep 1956
CCR 27 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for Teddy Harrison Fugitt, 69, a native of Stone County who
died at his home near Hurley, on Saturday, Sept 22 were held Tuesday, September 25 at
2:30 p.m. in the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. Hurel Merritt officiating. Burial
was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris funeral Home of Clever. The
deceased was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Sarah Fugitt; two sons, Leafed and Carl, both of Clever, two daughters, Mrs. Opal
Miller of Walnut Grove, Mo and Mrs. Ruby Mendenhall of Kansas City, Mo.; seven
grandchildren; two brothers, Bud Fugitt of Hurley and Ernest Fugitt of Napa, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Julia Cloud of Springfield, Mo. and Mrs. Hitter Cooker of Miller, Mo.
Fugitt, Virgil D.
1902 - Sep 1940
Virgil D. Fugitt, 37, of Springfield, maintenance man for Springfield Newspapers,
Inc. for the past eight years, died suddenly at 6:45 a.m. today of a heart attack. Mr. Fugitt
had reported to work at 3 a.m. his usual time, and was sitting on a workbench in the
mailing room talking with other employees when the fatal attack came. Coroner Ned
White said death resulted from a heart condition from which Mr. Fugitt had suffered for

several years. Surviving are his widow, Vesta; two young children, Evadine and Bobby
Dale; six sisters, Mrs. Lila Willoughby of Boaz, Mrs. Bertha Gilmore of Clever, Mrs.
Edna Gideon and Miss Carrie Fugitt of Springfield, Mrs. Verna Wilson of Hurley and
Mrs. Jimmie Peebles of Clever; and his father, Henry Fugitt of Boaz. Funeral
arrangements were incomplete today, but services were expected to be held at Clever.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader September 25, 1940}
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Fugitt, Virgil D.
1902 - Sep 1940
Funeral services for Virgil Fugitt, 37, maintenance man for the Springfield
Newspapers, Inc. for the past eight years, who died suddenly yesterday morning
following a heart attack, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Delaware Chapel with the Rev.
Barrett of Aurora officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader September 26, 1940} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Fugitt, William John Henry
25 Aug 1866 - 10 Apr 1944
Henry Fugitt, 77 yr old retired farmer of Clever died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Bert Willoughby of Boaz, Missouri yesterday morning after a short illness. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow afternoon in the Mt. Sinai Church with burial in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery south of Clever under direction of Maples Funeral of Clever. Surviving
are five daughters, Mrs. Willoughby, Boaz, Mrs. Jimmie Peebles, Clever, Mrs. Edna
Gideon, Nixa, Bertha Gilmore and Carrie Fugitt of Springfield; two brothers, Lemon
Fugitt of Clever and Jeff Fugitt of Mt. Vernon; and one sister, Jane Wolf of Clever.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 11, 1944} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Willie (Miller)
8 Oct 1901 - 28 Feb 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Fugitt, 71, of Republic will be held at 2 p.m.
Friday at the First Christian Church of Republic with the Rev. Bill Harper officiating.
Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, south of Republic. Mrs. Fugitt died Wednesday
afternoon at her home. She is the widow of Leonard Fugitt. Survivors are one son, J.W.
of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Birdie Showalter of Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Helen
Armstrong of Lowery City, Missouri; one brother, Douglas Miller of Ozark, Missouri;
one step-brother Dale Herndon of Harrison, Arkansas; two grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to The American Cancer Fund.
{Springfield {Mo} News Leader March 1, 1973} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fugitt, Willie Lee
1901 - Apr 1951
Willie Lee Fugitt, 49, died Tuesday afternoon in a Wichita, Kansas hospital after
several months of serious illness. Mr. Fugitt had been a resident of Wichita for the past
year. Before moving to Kansas, he had lived in Springfield for 15 years. Prior to that, Mr.
Fugitt was a resident of Hurley, Missouri. Survivors include; two sons, Gene of Kansas
City and Gerald of Springfield; four brothers, Vernice and Pat of Kansas, and Delbert of
Aurora, and Ben of Crane; one sister, Mrs. Logie Potter of Springfield; the father,
Richard Fugitt of Hurley and three grandchildren. Services are incomplete, but will be
under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Burial will be in the Frazier

Cemetery, Christian County, Missouri. {Springfield (MO) News Leader April 19, 1951}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Fuhr, C. J. “Tom” d 21 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
Funeral services were in Riverside, Calif, for C. J. “Tom” Fuhr who died
Wednesday, July 21 in Riverside. A former resident of Billings, he is survived by his
wife, Reba; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Bray, Seattle, Wash,; and a brother, Robert, Republic.
Fulbright, Charley R. 4 Apr 1886 - 26 Apr 1972 CCR 27 Apr 1972 p8
Charley R. Fulbright, 86, of Springfield, died at 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday in
Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Fulbright was a
retired farmer and a member of Walnut Street Christian Church. Surviving are two sons,
John Fulbright of Lebanon and Dan Fulbright of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd Gurley of
Willard; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Fulbright, Eva P. (Barnett) 1887 - 29 Apr 1970 CCR 7 May 1970 p8
Mrs. Eva P. Fulbright, 82, of Route 11, Springfield, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Lorene Gurley, Willard at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, after an illness
of six months, She is survived, in addition to the daughter, by her husband, Charley R.;
two sons, John E., Lebanon, Dan L., Ozark; one brother, Erwin H. Barnett, Lebanon; one
sister, Mrs. Jim Whitlow, Jefferson City; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev.
Carl Redford officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Fulbright, Nancy Ann (O’Dell) 1867 - 5 May 1961 CCR 11 May 1961 p4
[Daughter of Robert G. & Sarah E. (Bledsoe) O'Dell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Ann Fulbright, 93, a former resident of Billings
and Republic, who died Friday at Fort Worth, were at 4 p.m. Monday in Republic Church
of Christ with the Rev. George Gray officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. The
Harris Funeral Home of Billings was in charge. She is survived by a son, Lovell, Arcadia,
Calif, two daughters, Mrs. Verda Gray, Fort Worth, at whose home she had been living
and Mrs. Ona Adams, Oroville, Calif,; four sisters, Mrs. Flora Skaggs of Billings; Mrs.
Dora Smith of 937 West Chestnut in Springfield and Mrs. Harriet Davis and Mrs. Tishie
O’Dell of Republic, 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Fulbright, Reva M. 11 May 1913 - 19 Sept 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Dan L. Fulbright 11 May 1918 - 16 Oct 1984]
Reva M. Fulbright, 76, of Ozark, died at 1:52 p.m. Monday at Cox Medical
Center South after a sudden illness. Services for Mrs. Fulbright were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21 in the Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Faust A. Matthews
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. A resident of Ozark for more than 50 years,
Mrs. Fulbright had assisted her daughter in running the Ozark Preschool for the past 15
years. She was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Mrs. Fulbright's survivors
include a son, David, of Independence; a daughter, Anita Werne, Ozark; a sister, Gladys
Jensen, Lodi, California; and five grandchildren.

Fulk, William B.
died Nov 1934 age 72
William B. Fulk, 72, farmer of Battlefield, died Friday morning in his home
following a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lizzie Fulk; a daughter, Mrs. J.
O. Shelton; three grandchildren, Mrs. Mildred Phillips, Obert Shelton and Wilma Delores
Shelton, and two great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be at 2 o’clock Sunday
afternoon in the Battlefield Methodist church, of which, he was an active member, and
burial will be in the Manley cemetery under the direction of Alma Lohmeyer. Daily
News, November 24 1934.
Fuller, Eural (Bilyeu) 20 Apr 1900 - 27 Oct 1996 CCH-N 30 Oct 1996
Eural Fuller, 96, formerly of Ozark, died Sunday, October 27, 1996 in Lawrence
County Residential Care Center in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. She was born April 20, 1900
near Christian Center in Christian County and was the daughter of Wyatt and Mary Lyda
Bilyeu. Mrs. Fuller taught at Liberty School in Christian County near Woods Fork Creek
and Nubbin Hill Community near Linden for many years. She also taught Sunday School
at first Baptist Church for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by: her husband,
Clyde Fuller; two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include: a son, C.J. Fuller,
Springfield; a grandson, Ed Fuller, Ozark; a granddaughter, Melinda Daughtery, Mt.
Vernon; a sister, Hilma Brumley, Ozark; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; a
host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
October 30, 1996, in Adams Funeral Home, with Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be
in McCoy Cemetery.
Fuller, Shelby Greene 12 Sep 1920 - Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: married Ruth]
OZARK - Shelby Greene Fuller, 55, Ozark, died about 5 a.m. Wednesday in his
automobile in Nixa after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was found by neighbors
after he apparently fell on the car horn on his way to work, according to a funeral home
spokesman. Mr. Fuller was a retired chef. He was a member of the Mount Scott Masonic
Lodge No. 540. Lawton, Okla. Mr. Fuller had lived in Ozark for two years after moving
here from Branson. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; three sons, Jack, Gene and Bob, all
of Nashville; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Anderson of the state of Michigan and Miss
Jody Fuller and Miss Jane Fuller, both of Nashville, Tenn. and seven grandchildren. The
body will be sent to Eastland Funeral Home in Nashville by Adams of Ozark.
Contributions may be made to the Heart Fund.
Fulton, James A. 18 Oct 1928 - 9 Jun 1972 CCR 15 Jun 1972 p4 & OH 15 Jun 1972 p7
[Note: Son of ? & Phebe Alice (Lewis) Fulton; married Miyoka]
James A. Fulton, 43, died at 5 a.m. Friday, June 9, at his home in St. Roberts,
following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Fulton was a former resident of Springfield and
had lived in Bruner several years. He retired from the Army in 1968 with 20 years
services. Surviving are his wife, Miyoka; one son, Richard of the home; his step-father
and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Phillips, of Bruner; one sister, Mrs. June Dowdy, of
Nevada; four half-brothers, Malcolm Fulton of Sunnyvale, Calif., Delmer Fulton of San
Jose, Calif., Fred Fulton of Ozark and Talman Fulton of Selma, Calif.; four half-sisters,

Mrs. Goldia Dennis of Joplin, Mrs. Sylvia Lee of Springfield, Mrs. Gladys Riddle of
Fordland, and Mrs. Myrtle Martin of Watsonville, Calif. Masonic rites were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark. Members of Plato Masonic Lodge No. 469
participated. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with Dwayne
Bray officiating. Burial was in the Roller Cemetery near Rogersville.
Fulton, James Malcolm 19 Mar 1905 - 21 Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
[Note: Son of James A. & Rhen H. (Lewis) Fulton; married 31 Jul 1926 Lucille “Lucy”
Owens]
In Mt. View, Calif. August 21, 1976, James M. Fulton, loving husband of Lucille
Fulton, Mt. View, Calif., loving father of Mrs. Vivian Denney of Okla., Mrs. Fern Lane
of Mo., James Fulton, Jr. of Oregon, Wendell Fulton of Texas, Mrs. Darlene Willis, Santa
Clara, Calif., Jack Fulton, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Carol Fuentes, Santa Clara, Calif.,
Mrs. Kathy Wilson, Santa Clara, Calif.; Brother of Myrtle Martin, Watsonville, Calif.,
Fred Fulton of Mo., Delmer Fulton, Okla., Tolman Fulton, Selma, Calif., Mrs. Goldie
Dennis, Mrs. Sylvia Lee, Mrs. June Dowdy, all of Mo. and the late Mrs. Gladys Riddle
and James A. Fulton, Jr. (SIC). He is also survived by 19 grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren., A native of Bruner, Mo., age 71 years, a faithful member of Church of
Christ. A member of 1 AM Westinghouse. Services at Glenger and Hays Funeral Home,
Mt. View, Tues.. Aug 24. Interment was at Alta Mesa Memorial Park, Palo Alto.
Fulton, Juanita (Porter) 12 Dec 1913 - 31 Mar 2002 CCH-N 10 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of James “Eck” & Ethel Porter; married 1934 Lynniel Dean Fulton]
Juanita Fulton, age 88, of Mt. Vernon, died March 31, 2002. She was lovingly
cared for by the staff at Riverview Manor in Ozark. Fulton was born in Ozark on Dec. 12,
1913, to James (Eck) and Ethel Porter. She graduated from Ozark High School in 1932,
then attended Draughon's Business School. Shortly thereafter, Fulton was employed at
the Christian County Extension office. In 1934, she was united in marriage to Lynniel
Dean Fulton, of Rogersville. They moved to Mt. Vernon in 1943 and later purchased a
farm south of Mt. Vernon. At that time, Fulton was employed by Ozark Electrical
Cooperative located in Mt. Vernon and was attributed for assisting many rural families
with their first connection of electricity through the Rural Electric Association. After 37
years of faithful employment at Ozark Electrical Cooperative, Fulton retired as office
manager. She served on the board for Taylor Senior Center, Senior Housing, and many
community projects. Most important to her was serving God with all her heart. She taught
Sunday School and GA's for many years. She was active in visiting and ministering to the
ill and delivering food to many homebound in the Mt. Vernon area. She loved her
involvement with the Sunshine Seniors from First Baptist, Mt. Vernon. Fulton was a
member of First Baptist Church, Mt. Vernon, for 55 years and was recently a member of
Second Baptist Church, Springfield. She loved and cared for her family and left them
with many wonderful memories. She is preceded in death by her mother, father, husband,
three sisters, and a half brother. She is survived by and will be missed deeply by: Her son
and daughter-in-law, John and Billie Fulton, of Springfield; her granddaughters, Kellie
Fulton, of Washington, D.C., and Cassie Fulton, of St. Louis; her sister, Almeta Jones, of
Columbia; the many extended family members of the Porter and Fulton families; and
many friends. Funeral services were held at the Adams Funeral Home, in Ozark on April

2, with a brief graveside service at the Fulton Cemetery, in Rogersville. Memorial
contributions may be made to Missouri Baptist Children's Home, 603 N. Main St., Mt.
Vernon, Mo. 65712.
Fulton, Lena L. 2 Jul 1888 - Aug 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Lena I. Fulton, 88, of Route 2, Rogersville,
was at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harmony Baptist Church west of here, with the Rev. John
Potter officiating. Burial was in the Fulton Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of
Rogersville. Mrs. Fulton died at 9:20 p.m. Friday in the Fremont Manor Nursing Home in
Springfield after a long illness. She is survived by two sons, Lynniel D. of Mt. Vernon
and. R. Gene of 1447 South Kentwood; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Lane, Monroe,
La.., Mrs. Dorothy Whobrey, Rogersville and Mrs. Kathleen Schmidt, Aurora; six
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 5
to 7 p.m. today.
Fulton, Lucille Marie (Owens) 10 Feb 1911 - 20 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Pleasant C. & Julia (Davis) Owens; married James Fulton]
Lucille Marie Fulton, 91, Springfield, died at 7:10 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2002 in
St. John's Regional Health Center. The daughter of Pleasant C. and Julia Davis Owens,
she was born in Christian County February 10, 1911. Lucille was a homemaker and
member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, James
Fulton and a son, Wendell. She is survived by two sons and their spouses, J.M. and Carol
Fulton, Ashland, Ore., and Jack and Monica Fulton, Seattle, Wash.; five daughters and
their spouses, Vivian M. and Elvis Denney, Springfield, Fern and Quentin Epperly, Shell
Knob, Darlene and Bill Willis and Carol and Bill Fuentes, all of Redding, Calif., and
Kathy and Hank Wilson, Santa Clara, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. today, May 23, 2002 in Green lawn Funeral
Home South with Elvis Denney officiating. Burial will be in Bruner Cemetery in Bruner.
Memorials are suggested to Fair Haven Children's Home in Strafford. Springfield NewsLeader, May 23, 2002.
Fulton, R. Gene 13 Mar 1910 - 5 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Robert Harrison & Lena L. Fulton; married Margaret]
R. Gene Fulton, 77, of .Springfield, died at 1:43 p.m. Jan. 5 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a four-year illness. Services for Mr. Fulton were held
Jan. 8 at the Klingner Chapel, with the Rev. James Melton officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Mausoleum. Born in Rogersville, Mr. Fulton had been a resident of
Springfield most of his life. He was a retired general insurance agent with American
Mutual Life of Des Moines, Iowa, for more than 40 years. He was a member of the
Million Dollar Club, and qualified in each year for 10 years to the National Quality
Award. A member of Harmony Baptist Church, he was also a member of the Gate of the
Temple Lodge and the Kiwanis Club of the Ozarks, where he was a past president. He
also served as Lieutenant Governor of the Kiwanis Club in 1957. His survivors include
his wife, Margaret; three sisters Mildred Lane, of Greenville, Texas, Dorothy Whobrey,
of Ozark, and Kathleen Ellis,. of Lake Andes, South Dakota.

Fulton, Robert Harrison 24 Jun 1888 - 16 Sep 1972 CCR 21 Sep 1972 p4
[Note: married Lena]
Harrison Fulton, 84, of Springfield, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday at Fremont Manor
after a 6-months illness. Mr. Fulton was formerly of Rogersville and was a member of the
Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville. He was retired from the insurance
business. Survivors include his wife, Lena; two sons, L. D. Fulton, Mt. Vernon; and R.
Gene Fulton of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Lane, Monroe, La., Mrs.
Dorothy Whobrey, Springfield and Mrs. Kathleen Schmidt, Aurora; six grandchildren
and 9 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harmony Baptist
Church west of Rogersville with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev. James Melton
officiating. Burial followed in the Fulton Cemetery west of Rogersville under direction of
Marsh of Rogersville.
Fulton, Ruby (Sherrow) 6 Feb 1914 - 11 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Ruby Fulton, age 84, of Ozark, died Wednesday, February 11, 1998, in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born February 6, 1914 and was the daughter of Everett
and Grace (Williams) Sherrow. Her husband, Thomas Fred Fulton preceded her in death
as well as a brother, Dorse Sherrow. Mrs. Fulton was a member of the Southside Church
of Christ. Survivors include: Four children and their spouses, Jamie and Joan Fulton,
Ozark, Ronald and Ellen Fulton, Sparta, Janice and Louis Young, Crane, and Butch and
Rosemary Fulton, Sparta; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren; and a nephew,
Larry Sherrow and his wife, Jane, of Sparta. Funeral services were Friday, February 13,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Fulton
Cemetery.
Fultz, Sarah Helen 1946 - 2 Sep 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
AND
Fultz, Melissa 1967 - 2 Sep 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
Mrs. Sarah Helen Fultz, 33, Verona, sister of Mrs. Elsie Brown, Billings, died in
an auto accident Sunday morning near Aurora. Also a victim was Mrs. Fultz’s daughter,
Melissa Fultz, 12. Services and burial were Monday in Verona.
Funk, Mark Noah 1895 - 22 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p8
Mark Noah Funk, 75, of route 1, Ozark, died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Funk was a native of Goshen, Ind.,
and was a shoe repairman at Seymour. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Weaver Funk; three
daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Kupka, Pleasant Hope, Mrs. Donna Crawford, Palmyra, Wis.,
and Mrs. Wanda Stogsdill, Arlington, Tex.; two sons, Myron Funk, Yakima, Wash, and
Darrell Funk, Kansas City; two brothers, Ford, Maysville, and Maon, Topeka, Kan.; 11
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday
in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Herbert Zuercher officiating. Burial was in
Rivermont Cemetery.
Furr, Virginia Helen (Mashburn) Wilson 17 Nov 1920 - Oct 2001 CCH-N 31 Oct
2001

[Note: Daughter of Joseph David & Jewell (Schumate) Mashburn; married first Martin
Wilson; married second Thomas F. Furr 25 Oct 1915 - 27 Jan 1993]
Virginia Helen Furr, of Sparta, passed away at age 80. She was born Nov. 17,
1920 in Seymour the daughter of Joseph David Mashburn and Jewell Schumate
Mashburn. She was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield. Mrs. Furr was
preceded in death by her first husband, Martin Wilson and also Thomas F. Furr. A
brother Bob Mashburn preceded her in death as well as her parents. Survivors include:
Four children, John Wilson, Sparta, James Wilson, Nevada, Martin G. Wilson, Eastwood,
and Helen Little, Ponce de Leon; twenty-two grandchildren; twenty-five greatgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Agnes Crawford, and
Beverly Hall, both of St. Louis. Funeral services were Saturday, Oct. 20, in Easter
Cemetery Fordland, with Rev. James "Hobo" officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Gabbard, Bruce D. 13 Jul 1950 - 26 Jul 2001 CCH-N 8 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Russell & Ethel (Grant) Gabbard; married 28 Nov 1970 Charlene M.
Marek]
Bruce D. Gabbard, 51, Crane, passed away July 26, 2001, in his home. He was
born July 13, 1950, in Muncie, Ind., the son of Russell and Ethel (Grant) Gabbard. On
Nov. 28, 1970, he and Charlene M. Marek were married. Bruce served his country in the
U.S. Air Force, obtaining the rank of Major before retirement. He owned and operated
CB Laser in Nixa. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Gabbard, his mother,
Ethel Steams, and a brother, Neal Gabbard. Survivors include: his wife Charlene; his son.
Erik Gabbard, Springfield: his stepfather, George Stearns, Springfield; three sisters,
Marjorie Greer, Bois D'Arc, Judith Brunk, Jamesville, Va., and Rita Kiner, Springfield; a
brother, Gary Gabbard, Independence; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were July 30 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Cremation followed. Visitation was Monday in the funeral home.
Gabel, Isadore "Izzy" 1926 - 9 Jan 2006 SN-L 13 Jan 2006
[Note: married Mildred]
Isadore "Izzy" Gabel, 79, Ozark, formerly of Springfield, departed from this life
Monday. He follows his wife, Mildred Gabel. Izzy has a son, Jerome; a daughter, Helene;
five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and three great-great- grandchildren.
Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be 1 p.m. today in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield, Mo.
Gable, Mary Joan (Gruber) 15 Feb 1922 - 20 Feb 1994 OH 2 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Frank A. & Amelda (Murphy) Gruber; married Carl Douglas Gable,
Sr.]
Mary Joan Gable, 72, St. Clair, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994 at Sparta. She was
born at St. Cloud, Minn., on Feb. 15, 1922. She was the daughter of Frank A. Gruber and
Amelda (Murphy) Gruber. On Nov. 27, 1945, she was united in marriage to Carl Douglas
Gable Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Carl Douglas Gable
Sr. She was a member of the St. Clare Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. St.
Clair Circle #1082. She was a 25 year member of American Legion Auxiliary Post #347.
Before starting her family she had served her country during World War II as a clerk
typist in the Women’s Army Corp., entering Oct. 24, 1944, and receiving her honorable
discharge on Dec. 21, 1945. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family,
as each held a special place in her heart. She is survived by two sons, Carl Douglas Gable
Jr., Sullivan, William Gable and wife Wendy, Ozark; three daughters, Barbara Hanna and
husband Don, Anderson, Carol Treece and husband Harry, and Judy Britton and husband
Chase, all of Ozark; two brothers, Don Gruber and wife Helen, Highland, CA, and Jack
Gruber and wife Kinney, Anaheim, CA; fourteen grandchildren, brothers and sisters-inlaw; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, cousins, relatives and many friends.
Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, Feb. 23, 1994 at the St. Clair Catholic Church with
the Rev. Paul Telken officiating. Internment was in the Midlawn Memorial Gardens,
Union, under the direction of the Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair.

Gabriel, John S. 26 Dec 1923 - 31 Mar 1997 CCH-N 5 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of Harry & Mary Agnes Gabriel; married 15 Aug 1948 Dorothy Jennings]
John S. Gabriel, 73, of Nixa, died at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born December 26, 1923, in Springfield, the son of Harry
and Mary Agnes Gabriel. He was joined in marriage with Dorothy Jennings August 15,
1948. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. A former Frisco employee, he
retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a Food Administrator. He was a member of
St. Agnes Cathedral. John was preceded in death by his, parents, two sons, John and
Joseph Gabriel, and three brothers, Paul, Louis, and Harry Gabriel, Jr. He is survived by
four sons: Bruce Gabriel and his wife, Kelly, and their children, Matt, Jennifer, Holly and
Deanna, of Sedalia, Missouri; Gary Gabriel and his wife, Rose, and their children,
Angela, Michael, Ashley and Joseph, of Clovis, California; David Gabriel, and his
children, John and Nathaniel, of Grove, Oklahoma; and Douglas Gabriel and his wife,
Lori, and their child, Julian, of Livonia, Michigan; a daughter: Cathy Ball and her
husband, Chuck, and their children, Laura, Jessica, Rachel and Stephen, of Springfield;
three sisters, Mary Demetria DeRemus, Camdenton, Missouri; Sr. Mary Bertha, Corpus
Christi, Texas; and Agnes Anne Ruetz, Kohler, Wisconsin; and four great-grandchildren:
Zakery, Alexandra, Johnathan and Michael. Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday,
April 4, 1997, in St. Agnes Cathedral with The Reverend Thomas Kiefer, Celebrant,
assisted by The Reverend Thomas Reidy. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery under
direction of Bob and Don Lohmeyer of Gorman-Scharpf-Brentwood Chapel. Wake
services were Thursday in the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the St.
Agnes St. Vincent DePaul Society, 533 South Jefferson, Springfield, Missouri 65806.
Gabriel, William G. 12 Mar 1905 - 8 Feb 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
[Note: married George ]
Graveside services for William G. Gabriel, 84, of the Oaks Retirement Home,
Nixa, were held Tuesday at the Acacia Park Cemetery in Chicago. Gabriel passed away
Thursday, Feb. 8, 1990, at the Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He is survived by
his wife, George, formerly of Ozark and now of McHenry, Ill.; two sons, Dale, of
McHenry, Don, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two daughters, Joy Wenacht, of Cary, Ill, and
June Berg, of Schaumburg, Ill.; two brothers, Buck, of Smithsville, and Bill, of Arlington
Heights, Ill.; four sisters, Kate Davis, of Denver, Muriel Blair, of Forsyth, Helen, of
California, and Erma Gaddy, of Springfield; 10 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Welchel Funeral
Chapel, Branson.
Gado, Christian Fredric 1856 - 23 Mar 1949 CCR 31 Mar 1949
[Note: married Augusta E. 1858 - 1932]
Funeral services for Christian Fredric Gado, 92, retired farmer of the Billings
community who died March 23, in the Ozark Osteopathic hospital where he had been a
medical patient for almost six months, were held Thursday afternoon in the MaplesHarris Funeral Chapel in Billings with the Rev. S.D. Frazier officiating. Burial was made
in German Cemetery. A native of Germany, he moved to this country at the age of 26.
Survivors include one son, Ben, of Aurora; two daughters, Dora of the home and Mrs.
Chas. Baum of Springfield.

Gado, Dora Sophia 4 Mar 1888 - 28 Apr 1961 CCR 4 May 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of Christian Fredric & Augusta E. Gado]
Funeral services for Miss Dora Gado, 73 of Billings, who died Friday in a Nevada
hospital, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Billings with the Rev. D.
S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery. Miss Gado was
formerly a bookkeeper and stenographer at the Frisco offices in Springfield. She moved
to Billings in 1919. She originally lived in Stone County. Miss Gado is survived by a
brother, Ben Gado of Aurora.
Gaddis, Hallie (Stockton), Rev. 4 Feb 1910 - 19 Apr 2004 SN-L 22 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Harrison & Amanda (Anderson) Stockton; married Rev.
Orca Eugene Gaddis]
Reverend Hallie Gaddis, 94, Springfield, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Monday, April
19, 2004, in Christian Health Care East, surrounded by her loving family. Reverend
Gaddis was born on Feb. 4, 1910, to the late Benjamin Harrison and Amanda (Anderson)
Stockton. She attended Southwestern Assembly of God Seminary in Waxahachie, Texas,
and pastored for 28 years with her late husband at the Licking, Mo. Assembly of God.
She and her late husband also pastored in Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and South
Dakota, and traveled as Evangelists and were known by many Assembly of God
congregations. Hallie had been an adult Sunday School class teacher at Oak Grove
Assembly of God, where she was a member. And across the years she served in many
churches as pulpit supply while their pastors were away. She loved to read her Bible and
the family will never forget her wonderful lemon cakes that always made every family
dinner complete. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Reverend Okra
Eugene Gaddis; sisters Dollie Harrington, Josephine Woods, Pear Thompson; and
brothers John Stockton and Fred Stockton. Survivors include son John B. "Coach"
Gaddis and wife Pauline of Springfield; grandchildren Mitzi Hubbard and husband Rex
of Nixa, Sheri Jordan of Omaha, Neb., Curt Gaddis of Nixa, and Mike Gaddis of
Springfield; great grandchildren Jennifer Pearson and husband John of Dunnegan, Becci
Hubbard of Nixa, Summer Wade of Kansas City, and Sami Jordan of Springfield; and
great-great grandchildren Alexis Pearson and Colton Pearson, both of Dunnegan, and
Skylynn Jordan of Springfield. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 23, 2004, at
2 p.m. in Oak Grove Assembly of God with Reverends Derrel Friend, Phil Webb, Obie
Harrup and Jack Moore officiating. Entombment will follow in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be today, April 22, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. For those desiring, memorial
contributions may be made to the Licking, Mo. Assembly of God Building Fund or Oak
Grove Assembly of God with envelopes provided by the funeral home.
Gaddy, Rebecca Elizabeth 10 Feb 1989 - 10 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Randy & Pamela (McCroskey) Gaddy]
Rebecca Elizabeth Gaddy, infant daughter of Randy and Pamela Gaddy, Ozark,
was stillborn at 9:49 a.m. Feb. 10 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Graveside
services for Rebecca were held Feb. 14 at the Ozark IOOF Cemetery. The Rev. Richard
Eakins officiated. Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, was in charge of arrangements. Rebecca

is survived by her parents; by one brother, Randy Gaddy II; by one sister, Jennifer
Gaddy; by her maternal grandmother, Dorothy McCroskey, Springfield; by her paternal
grandparents,. Erma and Roy Gaddy, Salem; and by her paternal great-grandmother, Mae
Decker, Salem.
Gaddy, Willis May (Norman) 25 Jan 1919 - Apr 2004 SN-L 14 Apr 2004
[Note: married Ottie B. Gaddy]
Willis May (Norman) Gaddy, 85, peacefully passed away in her sleep Monday
night at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. "Willie" was born Jan. 25, 1919, at
Brookline. She lived most of her life in Republic and Nixa. She was the wife of Ottie B.
Gaddy who preceded her in death. Survivors include five children, Norma Hovey of
Springfield, Jerry Gaddy of Jefferson City, Mary Cain of Roseburg, Ore., Sandra
Calhoun of Houston, Texas, and Paul Gaddy of Republic; a half-sister, Annabelle Pettay
of Liberty, Texas; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandson. The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Meadors Funeral Home in
Republic. Graveside services will follow in Brookline Cemetery, Brookline, Mo.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. She was a devoted wife and
mother. She taught her children charity by the way she lived; taking us with her
throughout our young lives to visit the sick and the afflicted in rest homes and hospitals.
Her appreciation for the smallest acts of kindness endeared her to those near to her. Her
love of life and wonderful sense of humor will live on in our hearts.
Gagna, Melba C. (Stybr) 1915 - 7 Jan 1973 OH 11 Jan 1973 p4
[Note: married Ralph Gagna]
Mrs. Melba C. Gagna, 57, of Burnham, Ill. died last Sunday in a hospital in
Dolton, Ill, where she had been a patient for several days. She was a longtime resident of
Christian County near Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; two sons, Ralph of
Springfield and David of the home; four brothers, Walter Stybr and Jerome Stybr, both of
Chicago, Ill.; Allen Stybr of Hickory Hills, Ill. and Cyril Styr of Harvey, Ill.; three sisters,
Mrs. Inez Hay of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Mrs. Marion George, Pasadena, Calif. and Mrs.
Loretta Clarke of Matteson, Ill. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Jewell E.
Windle.
Gahagan, Alabama “Allie” (Mayberry) 1 Oct 1865 - 9 Jun 1948 CCR 17 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mary (Glossip) Mayberry; married 29 Jul 1885 CCM
Michael Gahagan 1846 - 1935]
Mrs. Allie Mayberry Gahagan, a lifelong resident of Christian county, Missouri,
was born October 1, 1865, and passed away at her home in the Pleasant Grove
community on June 9, 1948. She was united in marriage in 1984 to Michael Gahagan and
to this union were born fifteen children. Her husband, three daughters and two sons
preceded her in death. She was converted early in life and united with the Pleasant Grove
Baptist church where she remained a faithful member through her lifetime. Survivors are
four sons, Everett of Springfield, William, Clifton and Avery, all of Highlandville; six
daughters, Mrs. Lula Howard and Mrs. Faytha Roy of Highlandville, Mrs. Nellie Jones
and Mrs. Beulah McGinnis of Ozark, Mrs. Winnie Inman of Hurley, and Mrs. Delena
Bilyeu of Mt. Vernon; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; one half-brother,
Lee Mayberry and one half-sister, Mrs. Edith Leigh; other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Pleasant Grove Baptist church by Rev.
Floyd Hanks and Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial was in the church cemetery under
direction of Maples of Clever.
Gahagan, Avery 11 Jul 1909 - 18 Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Michael & Alabama “Allie” (Mayberry) Gahagan; married 27 Feb 1929
Norma R. Sims 11 Dec 1910 - 11 Oct 2003]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Avery Gahagan, 67, Highlandville, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Pleasant Grove Baptist church with the Revs. Howard Blevins and
Willie Keithley officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery near Highlandville under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Gahagan died at 8:04 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center in Springfield after an illness of several weeks. He was a native of this area and
lived in Walnut Grove from 1954 until 1958 when he moved to Springfield after an
illness of several weeks. He was returned here in 1972. Mr. Gahagan was a retired
employee of the state Highway Department, where he worked for 20 years. He was also a
farmer. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two sons, Patrick of Ozark and Jerry of
Highlandville; two brothers, Everett of Springfield and Clifton of Highlandville; four
sisters, Mrs. Lula Howard, Highlandville, Mrs. Beulah McGinnis, Ozark and Mrs.
Faythra Roy, Springfield, and four grandchildren.
Gahagan, Clifton 23 Nov 1904 -11 Sep 1990 NN-E 20 Sep 1990
[Note: Son of Michael & Allie (Mayberry) Gahagan; married Mamie L. Wells 17 Sep
1903 - 4 Oct 1980]
Clifton Gahagan, 85, Highlandville, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 1990, in Cox Medical
Center South, following a short illness. One of 15 children, he was the son of Michael
and Allie Mayberry Gahagan. Born Nov. 23, 1904 in the Tory Community, he was a
lifelong resident of Highlandville area. For 30 years he operated a grocery and feed store.
He was saved at the Tory Church at an early age and was baptized at rededication a few
years ago. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Mary Gahagan,
Highlandville; a grandson and his wife, Jim K. and Brenda Gahagan, Monett; a greatgrandson, Brian Gahagan, Monett; two sisters, Beulah McGinnis and Faytha Roy, both of
Springfield; a dear friend, Jessie Montgomery, Highlandville; nieces; nephews and many
friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie, in 1980. Services were Saturday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Dr. Emery Elmore
officiating. Music was provided by Marlene Beck and Elizabeth Wheeler. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Selmore Christian
Church or the First Baptist Church of Highlandville.
Gahagan, Edwin W. 1931 - 18 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: married Joan]
Edwin W. Gahagan, 29, of Springfield died Saturday in the Mt. Vernon
Sanitarium after a lingering illness. Survivors are his wife, Joan; one son, Michael
Wayne; and two stepsons, James and Royal of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Avery
Gahagan of Springfield and two brothers, Pat of Santa Maria, Calif and Jerry of
Springfield. Services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Pleasant Grove Baptist

Church near Highlandville with burial in the Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield under
direction of Brim-McDaniel of Walnut Grove.
Gahagan, Jim W. 20 Aug 1924 - 18 Jan 1997 CCH-N 25 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Clifton & Mamie (Wells) Gahagan; married 1946 Mary Schupbach]
Jim W Gahagan, 72, Highlandville, died Saturday, January 18, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center, South. He was born August 20, 1924, in the Tory community near
Highlandville, and was the son of Clifton and Mamie (Wells) Gahagan. He attended
SMSU and served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces. In 1946 he married Mary
Schupbach. Mr. Gahagan retired from Greyhound Bus Lines after 30 years of service and
has driven for Sunnyland Stages since that time. He was a member of Southland
Christian Church, Springfield, and attended Selmore Christian Church. He was also a
member of Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge #422 A.F & A.M. Survivors include: his
wife, Mary; a son, Jim K. Gahagan and his wife, Brenda, Monett; three grandchildren,
Brian, Sara, and Barry Gahagan; three sisters-in-law, Hazel Phipps, Carthage, Imogene
Young and her husband, Paul, San Antonio, Texas, and Joan Chrisman and her husband,
R.N., Springfield; a special brother-in-law, Fritz Schupbach, Ozark, and friend, Mary
Harris; two aunts, Norma Gahagan, Highlandville, and Beulah McGinnis, Springfield;
numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Funeral services were Tuesday, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Conrad Kitchell and Rev. Gary Stewart- officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Selmore Christian Church or Victory Mission.
Gahagan, Norma (Sims) 11 Dec 1910 - 11 Oct 2003 SN-L 13 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ed & Emma (Reynolds) Sims; married 27 Feb 1929 Avery Gahagan
11 Jul 1909 - 18 Dec 1976]
Norma (Sims) Gahagan, 92, Highlandville, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Saturday,
October 11, 2003, in Pointe Lookout of Christian Healthcare Center, Hollister. Norma
was born December 11, 1910, in Highlandville, the daughter of Ed and Emma (Reynolds)
Sims. On February 27, 1929, she was united in marriage to Avery Gahagan, and to this
union three sons were born. Norma was a lifelong resident of Highlandville. She was
baptized at an early age and was a faithful member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Avery Gahagan; son, Edwin
Gahagan; granddaughter, Kimberly Jo Gahagan; two brothers, Neal Sims and Ward
Sims; and daughter-in-law, Joan Shine. She is survived by two sons, Jerry Gahagan and
wife Sherry of Hollister, and Pat Gahagan of Rockaway Beach; one granddaughter, Zyma
McCade; five grandsons, Kevin Gahagan, Mike Gahagan, Shawn Gahagan, Roy Chism
and Jim Chism; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Camerion, Savannah, Ashlyn, Amie,
Daniel and Brandon; one brother, Ed Sims and wife Rose of Billings; and many nieces,
nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 14,
2003, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Clifford Day officiating.
Burial will follow in Tory Cemetery, Highlandville. Friends may call today from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. No formal visitation is planned.
AND
Gahagan, Norma (Sims) 11 Dec 1910 - 11 Oct 2003
CCH-N 29 Oct 2003

Norma (Sims) Gahagan, 92, Highlandville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003
in Pointe Lookout Christian Healthcare Center, Hollister. Norma was born Dec. 11, 1910
in Highlandville, the daughter of Ed and Emma (Reynolds) Sims. On Feb. 27, 1929, she
was united in marriage to Avery Gahagan and to this union was born three sons. Norma
was a lifelong resident of Highlandville, and a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church where she taught the ladies Sunday School class for over fifty years. In the 1950s
she worked as a telephone operator for MaBell and later for Tory General Store. She
loved gardening and was well known for her green thumb. Norma was preceded in death
by both parents, husband Avery Gahagan, son Edwin Gahagan, granddaughter Kimberly
Jo Gahagan, two brothers Neal Sims and Ward Sims, and daughter-in-law Joan Shine.
She is survived by two sons Jerry Gahagan and wife Sherry, Hollister; and Pat Gahagan,,
Rockaway Beach; one granddaughter, Zyma McCade; five grandsons Kevin Gahagan,
Mike Gahagan, Shawn Gahagan, Roy Chism and Jim Chism; great grandchildren
Spencer, Cameron, Savannah, Ashlyn, Ammi, Daniel and Brandon; one brother Ed Sims
and wife Rose, Billings; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were
held Oct. 14, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Clifford Day and
Pastor Rick Washam officiating. Burial followed in Tory Cemetery, Highlandville.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Gahagan, Ward 15 Sep 1907 - 1 Apr 2005 SN-L 3 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Everett & Grace Gahagan; married Leila Berniece Meredith 27 Feb 1921 3 Dec 2000]
Ward Gahagan, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2005, in
Maranatha Village. Ward was born on Sept. 15, 1917, in Tory, Mo., to Everett and Grace
Gahagan. He worked for many years in the trucking and warehouse industry for United
Van Lines. Ward was married to the late Leila Meredith. He was a member of Calvary
Temple where he served as a Deacon and Treasurer for many years. He and his late wife
also worked with the food pantry of the church. Ward coached intercollegiate Baseball
and loved auto racing. He also enjoyed coin collecting. Ward was preceded in death by
his parents; wife, Leila; and three sisters. Survivors include one son, Phillip of
Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, April
5, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Midtown Chapel of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service with
Reverend Phil Hastie and Reverend Alan Bixler officiating. Burial will follow in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday evening, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Ward's name to
Calvary Temple, 444 West Grand, Springfield, with envelopes provided by the funeral
home.
Gahagan, William M. 21 Feb 1887 - 16 May 1965
CCR 20 May 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Michael & Alabama "Allie" (Mayberry) Gahagan; married Elsie N.
Ellingsworth 24 Jun 1892 - 16 Aug 1978]
William M. Gahagan, 78, Highlandville, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital following a lingering illness. Mr. Gahagan was a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ellen; three brothers, Everett and Avery, both of
Highlandville; six sisters, Mrs. Lula Howard, Highlandville, Mrs. Nellie Morris,
Lockwood, Mrs. Winnie Inmon, Hurley, Mrs. Delena Bilyeu, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Beulah

McGinnis, Ozark and Mrs. Faytha Roy, of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. J. H. Crosby officiated, and
burial was in Tory Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Gailey, Jesse T. 21 Oct 1901 - 18 Oct 1965 CCR 21 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: spelling from tombstone; Son of James & Melvina ( ) Gailey; married Lona A.
Roberts 24 Jun 1904 - 16 Oct 1975]
Jess T. Gailey, 63, of 1321 North Farmer, Springfield was dead on arrival at
Burge Protestant Hospital at 3:15 p.m. Monday. According to a funeral home spokesman,
Mr. Gailey who retired eight years ago as a foreman at Springer Produce because of ill
health, collapsed while mowing his lawn. He was a native of Christian County, coming to
Springfield in 1943 from Sparta. He was a member of High Street Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Lona; three sisters, Mrs. Nona Hentze, St. Louis; Mrs. Edna
Morris and Mrs. Mae Coffer, Springfield; a brother, David, Springfield; three half-sisters,
Mrs. Hazel Layton, Mrs. Maxine Henson, Springfield and Mrs. Georgia Newkirk, Kansas
City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. David
A. Cavin will officiate, and burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Gailey, Lona A. (Roberts) 24 Jun 1904 - 16 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: Daughter of Roscoe & Ollie (Guthrie) Roberts; married Jess T. Gailey 21 Oct
1901 - 18 Oct 1965]
Mrs. Lona A. Gailey, 71 of 770 South Street, died at 2:05 a.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, after a long illness. Mrs. Gailey was a longtime Springfield resident and
had previously lived in the Sparta area. She was a head cashier at Heer’s Department
Store until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of the High Street Baptist Church.
She is survived by two nieces and one nephew. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark with Dr. David A. Cavin officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Gaines, Mary H. (Rothermel) 13 May 1895 - 23 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
Graveside services were held Wednesday in the Springfield National Cemetery
for Mrs. Mary H. Gaines, 84, of Boulder, Colo. who died last Friday in Boulder. A
brother, William Rothermel, Highlandville, is among those surviving.
Gaither, Anna Elizabeth (Muir) 11 Feb 1889 - 28 Jun 1949 CCR 7 Jul 1949
[Note: Daughter of Gilbert & Elizabeth (Johnson) Muir; married John Fletcher Gaither 20
Apr 1887 - 24 Oct 1960]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Elizabeth Gaither, 59, who died June 28, where
held Friday afternoon at Smyrna church, near her home northeast of Ozark, Rev. Lynn
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Linden cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by her husband, J.F. Gaither and by two sons
and two daughters, besides other relatives and friends. She professed faith in Christ early
in life.
AND
Gaither, Anna Elizabeth (Muir) 11 Feb 1889 - 28 Jun 1949 CCR 14 Jul 1949

Funeral services for Mrs. J.F. Gaither were held at Smyrna July 1. Misses Jane
Wernet and Nancy Moore sang “Somewhere the Sun is Shining,” and “In the Garden.”
The Rev. Lynn Swadley brought the message. Burial was in the Linden cemetery. Mrs.
Gaither had been an invalid since the family moved to Smyrna community from
Nebraska 10 years ago. But until recent months she had been able to enjoy her family and
friends. The Smyrna W.M.S. met with her for a number of years and members always felt
great spiritual power in her beautiful prayers. The family had all been home for a reunion
early in June. Gilbert Gaither of San Diego and Mrs. Olive Gaither McCauley of Detroit
flew back for the services. Mrs. Lois Gaither Weckel of Panama City, Fla., had remained
and Paul Gaither lives in Springfield. Smyrna has benefited much through the years by
the services of this gifted family and extends to them the most sincere sympathy in their
loss.
Gaither, John Fletcher 20 Apr 1887 - 24 Oct 1960 CCR 27 Oct 1960 p1
[Note: married Anna Elizabeth Muir 11 Feb 1889 - 28 Jun 1949]
Funeral services for John F. Gaither, 73, who died Tuesday in Detroit, Mich. will
be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Smyrna Baptist Church under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home. Rev. Fred Plank will officiate, and burial will be in the Linden Cemetery.
Mr. Gaither, a former resident of the Smyrna community, is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. R. M. McCauley of Detroit and Mrs. Wilbur Weckel of Glendale, Calif.; two sons,
Gilbert Gaither of Pomona, Calif and Paul Gaither of Albuquerque, N. M.; three brothers,
Ira Gaither, Rev. E. Gaither and Rev. R. Gaither; two sisters, Mrs. H. P. Zimmerman and
Mrs. Merrill; and 13 grandchildren.
Galbraith, Edna (?) Doke 1895 - 19 Dec 1954 CCR 30 Dec 1954 p 1
[Note married ? Doke; married W. J. Galbraith]
Mrs. Edna Doke Galbraith, 59, died December 19 at her home near Oldfield and
funeral services and burial were held at Wichita Falls, Tex. She is survived by her
husband, W. J. Galbraith of Oldfield and two daughters in Texas. The remains were sent
to Wichita Falls by the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Gallaway, Edith (Brashears) Hubbard 1885 - 19 Mar 1975 OH 20 Mar 1975 p11
[Note: married ? Hubbard; married Leon Addison Galloway - note difference in surname
spelling from obit of first wife, Cora Veda]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Edith Gallaway, 89, a lifelong resident of the Billings and
Marionville communities, died Wednesday morning in the Aurora Community Hospital
where she had been a patient two weeks. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Zenith
Norris, Marionville and Mrs. Roberts Swain, Aurora; a son, Amos Hubbard, Billings; two
step-daughters, Mrs. Clara Welch, Billings and Mrs. Vydeth Carney, Houston, Tex.; a
brother, Noel Brashears, Billings and seven grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and
two great great grandchildren. Cantrell of Billings announce services.
Galloway, Cora Veda 19 Mar 1887 - 24 Feb 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: married 21 Dec 1905 Leon Addison Galloway]
Mrs. Cora Veda Galloway was born on March 19, 1887 and passed away at her
home in Billings, MO on February 24, 1951. At an early age she was converted and

became a member of the Primitive Baptist church at Kerr chapel. Later she moved her
membership to the Zion church in Springfield. On December 21, 1905 she united in
marriage with Leon Addison Galloway and to this union two daughters were born.
Surviving are her husband, L. A. Galloway of the home in Billings; two daughters, Mrs.
Clara Welch of Billings and Mrs. Vydeth Carney of Ft Smith, AR; five sisters, Mrs.
Maude Crain of Big Rapids, MI, Ms. Minnie Stalcup and Mrs. Hattie Breshears of
Republic, Mrs. Bessie Breshears and Mrs. Ruth Ross of Marionville; four
granddaughters, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
conducted Monday in the Kerr Chapel by Rev. Tom Scroggins. Burial was in the Chapel
cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings.
Galloway, Forrest Leon 19 Nov 1903 - 12 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of W.W. & Effie (Simmerman) Galloway; married Freeda Triplett]
Forrest Leon Galloway, 85, died Feb. 12 in his home following a long illness.
Services for Mr. Galloway were held at 1:30 Feb. 15 at the Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with Lowell DeBusk officiating. Burial followed. in Panther Valley
Cemetery, north of Rogersville. Mr. Galloway was born Nov. 19, 1903 on the farm where
he lived for his entire life. He was the son of W.W. and Effie Simmerman Galloway. Mr,
Galloway was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. His
survivors include his wife of 64 years, Freeda Triplett Galloway; two sons and daughtersin-law, Carl and Marjorie, and Dale and Donna Lou, all of Rogersville; a sister, Sydney
Gibbs, Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Hubert, Rogersville; and Howard, Seymour; eight
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and eight nieces and nephews. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford.
Galloway, Jake 18 Oct 1908 - 15 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
Funeral services for Jake Galloway, 70, Rogersville, were held Monday in Marsh
Funeral Home with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in Galloway
Cemetery. Mr. Galloway died Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. The
town of Galloway was named for his family. Among survivors are a son, Joe, Fordland,
and a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Grier, Rogersville.
Gamber, Doris Mae (Sullivan) Green 1923 - 23 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
Mrs. Doris May Gamber, 44, Jennings, died Saturday morning in St. Louis
County Hospital in Clayton. She is survived by her mother and father. Mr. and Mrs.
Tommy Royston, 3000 West Washington; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry Foster, St. Charles;
two sons, Douglas Mack, U. S. Army, Vietnam, and Billy Gene Green, 714 North
Broadway; one brother, John A. Sullivan, Augusta, Ga; four sisters, Mrs. Winfred Joy,
Nixa, Mrs. Mona Maxine Sullivan, Scottsdale, Ariz., Mrs. Jean Cantrell, Clever, and Mrs.
Jodie Rhodes, Nixa; and four grandchildren; two step-brothers, Bill Royston, Springfield
and Barnie Royston, Scottsdale, Ariz.; and three step-sisters, Mrs. Zelda Marshall, Ash
Grove and Mrs. Betty Bennington and Mrs. Reva Hough, both of Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Cantrell Chapel in Clever, with the Rev. Chas.
Hufft officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Republic.

Gamble, Clarine Elizabeth (Pinkerton) 26 Apr 1909 - 23 Aug 2004 CCH-N 25 Aug
2004
[Note: Daughter of Louis & Annie Pinkerton; married 5 Jul 1924 Herby Andrew Gamble
3 Jan 1904 - 8 Feb 1969]
Clarine Elizabeth Gamble, 95, West Plains, died Monday, Aug. 23, 2004 in West
Vue Nursing Center, West Plains. She was born April 26, 1909 in Springfield, the
daughter of Louis and Annie Pinkerton. On July 5, 1924 she and Herby Andrew Gamble
were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 1969. Gamble lived a large part of
her life in the Nixa and Springfield area. She had been a member of Bible Baptist Church
in Nixa. Survivors include: four daughters, Lou Ann Costello and her husband Tom,
Tulsa, Okla., Kathryn Nelson and her husband Bill, Rocheport, Carla Little and her
husband Bob, Dallas, Texas, and Lynda Martin and her husband LeRoy, West Plains; a
son, Robert Gamble, Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Janice Gamble, Springfield; a sonin-law, Bill Martin, Marshall, Texas; nineteen grandchildren; thirty-five greatgrandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Annette Cloyd, Versailles; and
several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Helen Martin, a son, David Gamble, Wilma Gamble (the wife of Robert); two
great-grandsons, two brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 25 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Phillips Cemetery,
Battlefield. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time on Wednesday in the funeral
home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Gamble, Clyde A. 24 Jul 1929 - 1 Mar 2007 SN-L 3 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Lonnie & Gladys (?) Gamble; married 8 Aug 1952 Eunice Stafford]
Clyde A. Gamble, 77, Springfield, passed away March 1, 2007, in his home. He
was born July 24, 1929, in Nixa, Mo., to Lonnie and Gladys Gamble. Clyde was a United
States Air Force veteran and retired from Western Electric in 1982. On Aug. 8, 1952,
Clyde married Eunice Stafford in Arkansas. Clyde was a member of Bellview Baptist
Church and had been attending Faith Baptist Church the last several years. He was also a
member of the Solomon's Temple Masonic Lodge and enjoyed farming. Preceding him in
death were his parents and a sister, Edna Taylor. Survivors include his wife Eunice, of the
home; children, Randy Gamble and wife, Cindy, of Springfield, Steve Gamble, of the
home, and Greg Gamble and wife, Lindy, of Springfield; grandchildren, Sarah Forrester,
Kris Gamble, Jessie Gamble and Katie Gamble; great-grandchildren, Claire, Amelia,
Malcolm, Ian, Isabel and Sophia; a sister, Lilly Stafford of Springfield; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends and family. Chapel services will be at 10 a.m. Mon.,
March 5, 2007, in Greenlawn North Funeral Home, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Sun., March 4, 2007, in the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, memorial donations may be made to A Sporting Chance.
Gamble, Herby Andrew 3 Jan 1904 - 8 Feb 1969 CCR 13 Feb 1969 p1
[Note: married Clarine Elizabeth Pinkerton 26 Apr 1909 - 23 Aug 2004]
Herby Andrew Gamble, 65, of Route 1, Nixa, was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield at 3:08 a.m. Saturday. A lifelong resident of Christian and Greene
Counties, Mr. Gamble was a retired sheetmetal worker and a member of the Bible Baptist
Church northwest of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Clarene; two sons, Robert E., Nixa

and David A., Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Helen L. Martin, Denton, Tex.; Mrs. Lou
Ann Costello, Tulsa, Mrs. Kathryn L. Nelson, Columbia, Mrs. Carolyn G. Little, St.
Louis and Mrs. Linda Martin, West Plains; two brothers, Lonnie, Springfield and Roy,
Pittsburg, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Georgie Broughs, Kansas City and Mrs. Mary
Waggoner, Tulsa, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Berkeley D. Wiggins officiating. Burial was in Phillips
Cemetery near Battlefield.
Gamble, Robert E. 30 Jul 1932 - 16 Jan 2005
SN-L 19 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Herby Andrew & Clarine Elizabeth (Pinkerton) Gamble; married Wilma
Jean Flood 10 Jun 1933 - 3 Dec 2003]
Robert E. Gamble, 72, Springfield, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2005.
Robert was born on July 30, 1932 near Springfield, Mo., the son of Herby and Clarine
Pinkerton Gamble. Robert was a retired metal fabricator from Paul Mueller after 30
years, he also owned Gambles metal Master Co. He was a long time member of the
Riverdale Baptist Church in Nixa and had attended South Fremont Freewill Baptist
Church in Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Wilma
in 2003, one brother and one sister. He is survived by two daughters and their husbands
Sheryl and Daniel Burns, Springfield, Mo., and Lisa and Richard Brown, also
Springfield, Mo.; a son and daughter-in-law Dan and Linda Gamble, Nixa, Mo; four
sisters, Linda, Kathy, Carla, Louann; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and
many friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 20, 2005 in
Greenlawn South with the Rev. Dale Skiles officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery
in Nixa, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Gamble, Wilma Jean (Flood) 10 Jun 1933 - 3 Dec 2003 SN-L 5 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Floyd E. & Lorene (Edwards) Flood; married Robert E. Gamble 30
Jul 1932 - 16 Jan 2005]
Wilma Jean Gamble, 70, Springfield, went to her eternal reward at 7:23 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003, in Cox South hospital, surrounded by her loving family at her
side. Wilma was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She especially loved her
grandchildren, her lawn and her flowers. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones
and many friends. The daughter of Floyd and Lorene Flood, she was born in Christian
County on June 10, 1933. She was a wonderful homemaker and member of the Baptist
church. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Roland and Donald
Flood; and a sister, Connie Wommack. She is survived by her husband, Robert E.
Gamble; one son and his wife, Dan and Linda Gamble, Nixa; two daughters and their
spouses, Sheryl and Daniel Burns, and Lisa and Richard Brown of Springfield; two
sisters, Betty Greene of Tulsa, Okla., and Pam Haynes of Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Ervin
Flood, Joplin; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30
a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Rev. Dale Skiles
officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation is tonight from 6
to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield.
Gamblin, Ellen Nancy 21 Sep 1904 - 1 Apr 1996 CCH-N 10 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Latitia (Putman) Gamblin]

Ellen Nancy Gamblin, daughter of Albert and Latitia Putman Gamblin, was born
September 21, 1904 at Springfield, Missouri. She departed this life Monday, April 1,
1996 at 11:56 PM in Sac-Osage Hospital at Osceola, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 6
months and 11 days. Ellen was saved at an early age. In her younger years, she was a
teacher and also attended Draughn's Business College in Springfield and she was a
homemaker. She moved to Humansville in 1978 and resided in the home of Carolyn
Tarwater until declining health made it necessary for her to become a resident at Big
Spring Care Center where she was residing at the time of her death. Preceding her in
death were her parents, Albert and Latitia Putman; 2 sister, Willa O'Quinn and Lilla
Gamblin; and a brother, Edward Gamblin. She is survived by one sister, Mae Yates of
Nixa, Missouri; a niece, Patey Halbert of Springfield; and 2 nephews, Steve Yates of
Nixa and Jim Yates of Springfield. Graveside serves and burial were under the direction
of Murray Funeral Home held Friday, April 5, 1996 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield,
with Rev. Martin Micke officiating.
Gambrell, Ira Pearl (Lodge) 4 May 1903 - 10 Apr 1992 NNE 15 Apr 1992
[Note: Daughter of David & Emma Lodge; married Percy Raymond Gambrell]
Pearl Gambrell, 88, died Friday, April 10 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. She was born May 4, 1903, in Birmingham, Ala., the daughter of David and
Emma Lodge. She lived most of her life in Detroit, Mich., before moving to Ozark five
years ago. She was a member of Christ Church of Rolling Hills. She was preceded in
death by: her husband, Percy Raymond Gambrell; three daughters, Doris Davis, Evelyn
Morris and Barbara Gambrell; a brother, Grady; and two sisters, Dorothy and Sidney.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Edna and Zebbie Carr, Ozark; two sons,
Raymond Gambrell, Detroit, and James Gambrell, Boise, Idaho; 19 grandchildren; 31
great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday in Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Morris officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
Gamel, Godfrey M. 11 Feb 1916 - 15 Apr 1971 CCR 22 Apr 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Oren G. & Mary M. Gamel; married Opal Fay 5 Apr 1915 - 8 Nov 1986]
Prominent Resident Crash Victim: Manslaughter Charged are Filed.
A well known and highly respected Ozark resident, Godfrey N. Gamel, 55, was
killed instantly last Thursday night in a three-vehicle collision at the junction of Hwy 65
and Rt. m in the south part of Springfield. Gamel’s death occurred when a Bacon Tire
Company truck, driven by James A, Kays, 28, of Republic, turned left into the
southbound land of Hwy 65 and struck Gamel’s late model pickup truck broadside.
According to Greene County Coroner, Ralph Thieme, Gamel died of massive head and
chest injuries. The tire company truck drove the Gamel pickup into the ditch at the
southwest corner of the intersection, then smashed head-on into a Whelchel Funeral
Home ambulance form Branson, driven by Henry Lonzo Dean, 22, of Hollister. Dean
was trapped in the wreckage of the two vehicles and after he was freed by Springfield
fireman with cutting tools, he was taken to St, John’s Hospital by Safety Ambulance
where he was reported in critical condition Wednesday. The truck driver, Kays, was
arrested on drunkenness complaint after registering .21 percent alcohol a Breathalyzer
test given at Springfield police headquarters short after the tragedy. Kays was not

seriously injured. A Green County coroner’s inquest Monday afternoon found Kays
responsible for the crash, and he is free on $5,000 bond following arraignment on a
vehicular manslaughter charge. A preliminary hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. May 12 before
Greene County Magistrate Louren G. Davidson. Godfrey Gamel moved to Ozark in 1950
to open the Ben Franklin Store on the east side of the square. He had made a careful
survey of numerous Ozark communities before selecting Ozark as the location for his
new store and as the place of residence for his family. He entered immediately into the
religious and civic life of the community. Noted for his cheerful willingness to accept any
task in his church, in his civic club or in any worthwhile endeavor, he soon formed many
friendships throughout the county. A most faithful member of the Ozark Christian
Church, he served several terms on the church board as both elder and deacon, was
Sunday School superintendent for many years and was active in the musical program of
the church. On occasion, he served neighboring community churches as lay speaker. His
enthusiam carried over into the community, and he was a member of the Ozark Lions
Club and the Ozark Booster Club. He serves two terms as director of the Ozark Chamber
of Commerce and many times acted as master of ceremonies for Christmas programs and
other chamber-sponsored events of that kind. The Ozark community responded well to
Godfrey Gamel’s outgoing personality and his business was successful. In 1965, he sold
the business to the present ownership and enter into semi-retirement. However, before
long, he accepted a position in the men’s department of Sears, Roebuck and Company in
Springfield where he was employed at the time of his death. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Home in Ozark with one of the
largest gatherings ever to attend a funeral in Ozark in attendance. The Rev. Conrad
Kitchell, pastor of the Ozark Christian Church officiated. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Opal; one son, Larry Gamel, of Sparta; three
daughters, Carolyn of Forsyth, Linda of the home and Kay of Columbia. The family
requested that memorial contributions be made to the Ozark Christian Church.
The following is an original poem by Mr. Gamel which was printed on the
remembrance folder handed out at his funeral services. The family requested that it be
printed here:
When Death Comes
When life on earth for me is o’er and my body laid to rest,
I hope those round can say these words: “Our friend has done his best.”
No higher tribute can be paid than the token “He’s my friend
He’s proved himself with kindly deeds.”
‘Tis the way life should end.
Too many last respects are vain words spoken, meaning lost,
No heartfelt sympathy at all, just a duty and the cost.
Yet, when death’s curtain ‘round me fall,
I want not wealth or fame.
I want to live in man’s good will and with an honest name.
- GODFREY GAMEL
Gamel, Mary M. (Long) 26 Jan 1890 - 16 Nov 1967 CCR 16 Nov 1967 p1

Mrs. Mary M. Gamel, 77, of Ozark, died at 9:30 this morning in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements will be
annnounced by Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
AND
Gamel, Mary M. (Long)
26 Jan 1890 - 16 Nov 1967 CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
Mrs. Oren G. Gamel, 77, Ozark, a native of Dallas County, died at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient since Oct. 14.
Surviving are her husband, Oren G.; one son, Godfrey, Ozark; three brothers, Frank
Long, Exeter, Calif., Ern Long, Buffalo, and Paul Long, Bolivar; two sisters, Mrs. Sue
Rea, Knox City, Texas and Mrs. Lela Manis, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Gamel, a
member of the First Christian Church of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Faust A. Matthews officiating., Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of
Ozark.
Gamel, Oren G.
12 Jan 1892 - 30 Nov 1969 CCR 4 Dec 1969 p8
[Note: married Mary M. 26 Jan 1890 - 16 Nov 1967]
Funeral services for Oren G. Gamel, 77, of Ozark were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in
the Ozark Christian Church with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in the
Selmore cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Gamel was a retired postal
employee, serving as postmaster at Halfway 46 years. He was a resident of Ozark nine
years. Survivors include one son, Godfrey of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Inez Hunt of
Springfield; and four grandchildren. Mr. Gamel died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness
Gamett, Kurt Edward 22 Mar 1941 - 11 Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
[Note: Son of Howard & ? (?) Gamett; married Ella]
OZARK - Funeral services for Kurt Edward Gamett, 36, a former Sparta resident
who died last Monday at Escondido, Calif.. were at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Sparta
Cemetery with Gerald Lee officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams of Ozark.
The family was at Adams Funeral Home 7 - 9 today. Contributions may be made to the J.
Ella Gamett trust fund. He is survived by his wife Ella; a daughter, Jo Ella of the home;
two brothers, William of the state of Georgia and Daniel of the state of Connecticut; and
his father, Howard Gamett of New York State.
Gammill, Alta (Maggard) 14 Jun 1912 – 14 Mar 2000 CCH-N 22 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of John & Harriett (Harricks) Maggard; married Gerald Gammill 22 Jan
1903 - 4 Mar 1990]
Maggard Gammill was born June 14, 1912 in Ongo, Missouri in Douglas County
arid was the daughter of John and Harriett (Harricks) Maggard. She passed away March
14, 2000, in Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. Mrs. Gammill had been a homemaker
throughout her life She was married to Gerald Gammill, who preceded her in death in
1990. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Fred, Everette, Emmett and Alva
Maggard, and a sister, Goldie Maggard. Survivors include a brother, Ira Maggard and his
wife, Faye; nieces and nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were Thursday, March 16, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, with Rev. Carl

Thompson and Rev. Ball Johnson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery,
Oldfield.
Gammill, Chester Lee 23 Aug 1910 - 5 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: married Pauline]
PARK HILL, OKLA. - Chester Lee Gammill, 66, Park Hill, a native of
Marionville, MO. Tuesday at Tahlaquah, Okla. hospital of natural causes, according to a
funeral home spokesman. A longtime resident of Tulsa, he had lived in Cherokee County
since 1969. Mr. Gammill owned and operated Cher’s Barbecue in Taney Ridge. He was a
member of Cookson United Methodist Church and the Elks Club of Muskogee. Surviving
are his wife, Pauline; two brothers, George of Edwardsville, Ill. and Gerald of Ozark, Mo.
Gammill, Gerald 22 Jan 1903 - 4 Mar 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: married Alta Maggard 14 Jun 1912 – 14 Mar 2000]
Gerald Gammill, 87, died Sunday, March 4, 1990, following a long illness.
Born Jan. 22, 1903, in Marionville, he had lived in the Ozark area for many years. He
was a cattle farmer. Survivors include his wife, Alta Maggard Gammill; a brother,
George Gammill, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, with the Rev. Bill Austin officiating. Burial was in
Old Boston Cemetery.
Gammons, Virginia Catherine (Moyer) 26 Apr 1912 - 12 Jan 1991 NN-E 24 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of Clinton D. & Emma (Pittinger) Moyer]
Virginia Catherine Gammons, 78, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 1991, in the Woodland
Manor Nursing Home, Springfield, following a long illness. Gammons, daughter of the
late Clinton D. and Emma (Pittinger) Moyer, was born April 26, 1912, at Elmo, Mo. She
was a school teacher for many years, a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church,
Springfield, and a member of the PEO. She was preceded in death by two brothers,
Harold and Clifford Moyer; and a sister, Marie Archer. Survivors include a son, Tom,
and his wife, Elizabeth, Greensboro, N.C.; five grandchildren, Kenneth, Lawrence,
Pamela, Suzann and Teresa; four great-grandchildren, Jessica, Ashley, Anthony and Paul;
and other relatives and friends. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 15, at Craig-HurttBradley Chapel with the Rev. Dustin Cooper officiating. Hal Miller sang "The Old
Rugged Cross" and "The Church's One Foundation," accompanied by Letha Franklin,
organist. Burial was at Hillcrest Cemetery, under the direction of Craig-Hurtt-Bradley
Funeral Home.
Gann, Allie Ann (Day) 13 Aug 1893 - 22 Jul 1936
[Note: Daughter of George & Ellen Day; married 1914 George Gann 25 Sep 1891 - 15
Mar 1970]
Allie Ann Day was born August 13, 1893, near Smyrna and died at her home near
Hopedale, July 22nd, 1936 at the age of 43 years, 11 months and 24 days. She was the
daughter of George and Ellen Day, lifetime residents of the Smyrna community. Her
girlhood days were spent in the Smyrna community, where she attended the Smyrna
school. In 1906, she was converted and united with the Smyrna Baptist Church, where
her membership remained until her death. She was united in marriage to George Gann, at

the age of 21 years and to this union were born 10 children, Mrs. Clio Saurds,
Springfield, Mo., Clifton, Nadine, Kathleen, Gene, Willard, Wilma, Nannie Ellen, Betty,
Joe, and Bobby Ray, an infant son who preceded her in death about 21 days. Besides her
husband and 9 children now living, she is survived by two brothers, Charles Day, of
Ozark, and Johnnie Day of Galloway, two sisters, Mrs. Georgia Beard, of Ozark and Mrs.
Martha Smith, of Rogersville, Mo. Funeral services were conducted July 23rd, at 2:30
p.m., in Hopedale church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating, with burial in the
Hopedale cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin, of Ozark. (Christian County
Republican, 31 July 1936). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Gann, Charles Leo 1905 - 28 Jan 1959 CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
[Note: married Zelma Gibson 1907 - 17 Dec 2000]
C. Leo Gann, a resident of Ozark the past month and a half, was dead on arrival at
St. John’s Hospital at 3:15 p.m. Wednesday following a heart attack. He was 53. Mr.
Gann was taken to the hospital from a construction project on Glendale Terrace south of
the city, just off M highway. He was working as a carpenter on the project with his son,
Emil Gann, also of Ozark, when the attack occurred, Mr. Gann, who moved to Ozark
from Sparta, was a member of the Baptist Church at Sparta, He is survived by his wife,
Zelma; three other sons, Danny and Donald of the home and the Rev. Dale Gann of
Ozark, a daughter, Leola of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Dema Kissee and Mrs. Pauline
Farwell of Sparta, Mrs. Lola Forgey of Ozark and Mrs. Gracie McCoy of Belle Plaine,
Kan.; his mother, Mrs. Luna Gann of Sparta; a brother, Lester of Sparta and three grand
children. Harris of Clever is in charge of arrangements.
AND
Gann, Charles Leo 1905 - 28 Jan 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
Funeral services for Charles Leo Gann of Ozark, who died Wednesday, Jan. 28,
were held Saturday, Jan. 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. on
Linebarger and Rev. William T. White officiating, Burial was in Fairview Cemetery
south of Sparta under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Sparta
community, he became a member of the Fair Grove Baptist Church at an early age. Upon
moving to the Fairview community, he moved his membership there and in 1955 to the
Sparta Baptist church. Upon moving to Ozark several weeks ago, he became a member of
the Ozark Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Zelma Gibson Gann of the
home at Ozark; four sons, Emil and Dale, both of Ozark and Donald and Danny of the
home; one daughter, Leola of the home; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Lunda
Gann of Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. Gracie McCoy of Belle Plain, Kan., Mrs. Lola Forgey
of Ozark, Mrs. Pauline Farwell and his twin sister, Mrs. Dema Kissee, both of Sparta.
Gann, Christina Lee 1972 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p15
[Note: Daughter of Bill & ? (Watts) Gann]
Billings - Christina Lee Gann, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gann
of Billings, died at 8 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. Besides her
parents the infant is survived by paternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Roy Gann,
Billings; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Watts of Springfield; and one
brother, Dennis of the home. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Cantrell of
Billings.

Gann, Dennis R. 2 Aug 1960 - 17 Sep 1989 NN-E 21 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Bill & Glenda Gann]
Dennis R. Gann, 29, Billings, died at his home Sunday following a long illness.
Services were Tuesday in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with Pastor Faye White officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gann was an employee of Syntex and a member
of Billings Full Gospel Church. He was a graduate of Billings High School. He was an
Eagle Scout and loved all types of sports. He is survived by his parents, Bill and Glenda
Gann, Billings; a son, Dustin, and a daughter, Amanda, both of Springfield; a stepgrandmother; and aunts and uncles. The family requests contributions be made to a trust
fund for Dustin and Amanda Gann, or Hospice of Southwest Missouri. Contributions
may be made at the funeral home.
Gann, Elmer E. 1896 - 12 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: married Lillie]
Elmer E. Gann, 68, died Friday morning in his home at Sparta. A former resident
of the Mound community in Douglas County. Mr. Gann moved to Sparta three years ago.
He was a member of Sparta Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lillie; two sons,
Dean, Springfield and Bobby, Oldfield; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Short, Sparta, Mrs.
Norma Martin, Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Betty Milholland, Route 9, Springfield, and Mrs.
Pauline Coffer, Springfield; two brothers, Jestin, of Aurora, and Reggie of Tulsa; two
sisters, Mrs. Tressa Jones, Aurora, and Mrs. Elsie Hensley, Oxnard, Calif.; a half brother,
Howard Woodall, Springfield; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Mound Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was
in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gann, George T. 25 Sep 1891 - 15 Mar 1970 CCR 19 Mar 1970 p8
[Note: Son of William S. & Nancy Belle (Bonner) Gann; married 15 Aug 1914 Allie Ann
Day 15 Aug 1893 - 22 Jul 1936; married 20 Aug 1939 Minnie Catherine Perryman]
Funeral services for George T. Gann, 78, of Springfield were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Mr. Gann, a longtime resident of Green
and Christian Counties, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital after a long
illness. Survivors include three sons, Clifton Gann and Gene Gann, both of Rogersville,
and Willard Gann of Ozark; six daughters, Mrs. Cleo Graves, Aptos, Calif., Mrs. Wilma
Umpres, Arcadia, Calif,., Mrs. Kathleen Chaffin and Mrs. Betty Rice, both of
Rogersville, Mrs. Nadine Cobb, Ozark and Mrs. Nancy Cuevas, Winfield, Kan.; one
brother, Earl of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Rilla Potter, Rogersville, Mrs. Carrie Miller,
Springfield, and Mrs. Bertha Carroll, Miller, 29 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
Gann, Ileta Jean (Branam) Sowards 2 Dec 1925 - 8 Jan 2006 SN-L 10 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Roscoe "Dick" &Nora Ileta Branam; married 15 Dec 1945 N.B.
"Newsom" Sowards; married Charles Clifton Gann]
Ileta Jean (Sowards) Gann was born December 2, 1925, at Lamar, Mo., to Roscoe
"Dick" and Nora Ileta Branam. Mrs. Gann went to be with her Heavenly Father January

8, 2006, at the age of 80 years, one month, and five days at the home of her daughter,
following a short battle with cancer. On December 15, 1945, Jean married N.B.
"Newsom" Sowards at Ozark, Mo. To this union two daughters were born. Jean lived in
the Ozark area most of her life. She sold Avon in Ozark for 34 years, worked at Daylight
Donuts, and was one of the first employees of McDonalds when they opened. Jean was a
member of the Riverside Road Church of Christ and was a member of the Utopia Club
for 48 years. Survivors include her husband, Charles Clifton Gann; two daughters,
Carlentina Scharfenkamp and husband, Leo, Blue Springs, Mo., and Demetria Hadggega
and husband, Mike, St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Della Ann Nelson and husband, Vencene,
Republic; an aunt, Hildred Wenker, Springfield; six grandchildren, Derrick
Scharfenkamp and wife, Teresa, Oak Grove, Mo.; Tamara Scharfenkamp, Kansas City,
Mo.; Denise Weston and husband, Chris, Arnold, Mo.; Michael, Christopher and
Patience Hadggega, St. Louis; six great-grandchildren, Lily, Darby, Josie, and Charli
Scharfenkamp, and Nicholas and Haley Hadggega; five stepchildren, Shirley, Mike, and
Gary Gann, Karen Leach, and Jane Baker; 10 step grandchildren; three step greatgrandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and her church family. Jean was
preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, N.B. Sowards; a sister, Arletta
Gilmore; and her grandparents. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to any hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Gann, Ivan O. 9 Jan 1922 - 10 Nov 1989 OH 16 Nov 1989
[Note. Married Faye 23 Jan 1922 - Jun 1993]
Ivan O. Gann, 67, Nixa, died at 1 a.m. Friday in St. John's Regional Health
Center. He was a retired rancher and an avid outdoor sportsman. He was a member of the
Catholic Church. Mr. Gann is survived by his wife, Faye, of 22 years; two sons, Ronald
of Galena, Mo. and Richard of Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Marietta Gann and Brigitte
Marrs, both of Springfield; a brother, Hugh, of Fairfield, Calif.; three sisters, Velma
Leonard, Exeter, Calif., Isolene Whitehead, Springfield, and Earlie George, Marshfield;
and five grandchildren. Services were Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with
the Rev. Frank Palermo officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Gann, James Milo 31 Mar 1917 - 22 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of William K. & Margaret Melinda (Butler) Gann; married 12 Nov 1948 Nell
Jean Weter 25 Jun 1922 - 30 Jun 2000]
James Milo Gann, 74, died Monday, July 22, 1991, in his home near Sparta. He
was born March 31, 1917, and was the son of William and Margaret Melinda Gann. He
was a lifelong resident of the Shady Grove community. During World War II he served
his country on the foreign field. On Nov. 12, 1948, he married Nell Jean Weter. He was a
farmer and a feed mill worker. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Nell Jean; three sons, Kelly, Kenneth and Milan Gann, all of
Sparta; a sister, Laura Gideon, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Derrick, David, Rebecca,
Kyle, Cody, Jessica and Casey Gann; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral was
held Thursday, July 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. John Hyde and

the Rev. Leeroye Maples officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery, Shady Grove
community.
Gann, Jeff 1967 - 25 Aug 2004 SN-L 28 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Donald Leo & Marilyn Joyce (Kehr) Gann]
Jeff Gann, age 37, a resident of Hollywood, CA, formerly of Ozark, passed away
on Aug. 25th. Jeff had lived in Hollywood since 1987. He started singing at a young age
and continued singing professionally until recently. He also had appeared in movie and
TV spots. He earned a doctor of philosophy degree from UCLA. He is survived by his
parents, Don and Marilyn Gann of Ozark; a brother, Terry; a host of uncles, aunts and
cousins; and many friends. There will be a local memorial Sunday, August 29, at 2:30
p.m. at the First Baptist Church, Ozark, for family and friends.
Gann, Juanita Lorene 8 Mar 1924 - 21 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990
[Note: married Charles Clifton Gann]
Juanita Lorene Gann, 66, died Wednesday, March 21, 1990, at 12:54 p.m. in St.
John's Regional Health Center, following a sudden illness. Formerly of Niangua, she had
lived in Christian and Greene counties for 40 years. She was a member of the Harmony
Baptist Church of Rogersville. She is survived by her husband, Charles Clifton Gann;
three daughters, Shirley Jean Gann, Springfield, Karen Lawrence, Rogersville, Mary Jane
Baker and her husband, Mike, Galena; two sons, Gary Gann and his wife, Cindy,
Springfield, and Charles (Mike) Gann and his wife, Rosanne, Rogersville; two sisters,
Mary Agnes Tracy, and Dorothy McCollum, both of Springfield; nine grandchildren,
Danna and Dedra Gann, Tammy, Joshua and Kimberly Gann, Amy, Jim and Holly
Lawrence, and Corey Baker, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Gann, Leroy 17 Apr 1947 - 10 Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Paul V. & Margaret (Larimer) Gann; married Violet]
Highlandville - Services for Leroy Gann, 29, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Spokane
Baptist Church. The Rev. Lawrence Graves will officiate and burial was in Dickens
Cemetery near Taneyville under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Gann, a farmer and
native of Conway, died about 9:30 a.m. Friday in his home. Christian County Coroner
Dean Adams said Mr. Gann was under a doctor’s care the past few days. An autopsy was
performed. A 1965 graduate of Buffalo High School, Mr. Gann was a member of Green
Mountain Baptist Church near Conway. Survivors include his wife, Violet; a son, Tony
of the home; his father, Paul C. of Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Margaret Gann of
Conway; a brother, Tom of Strafford; three sisters, Mrs. Paulette ___ghan, Norman,
Okla, Mrs. __na Moore, Conway and Mrs. Jerrie White, Springfield and his maternal
grandfather, Isaac Larimer, Buffalo.
Gann, Lester Lyle 21 March 1903 – 14 March 1995 CCH-N 22 March 1995
Lester Lyle Gann, 91, Lake Charles, La., formerly of Sparta, died Tuesday, March
14, 1995, in St. Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles. He was born March 21, 1903, near
Sparta, the son of Robert Uriah Gann and Lunda Louisa Johns Gann. On Feb. 27, 1926,

he was united in marriage with Ura Dean Garrison. He was a carpenter and served as a
deacon of Mt. Zion Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ura;
his parents; three sons, Jack, Winsel Lee, and Lyle Stanley Gann; and six brothers and
sisters. Survivors include a son, Lester Ray Gann and his wife Linda, Lake Charles, La.; a
sister, Pauline Farwell, Ozark; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial was in McCracken Cemetery.
Gann, Lillie May (Hall) 25 Jan 1900 - 13 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Louise (Melton) Hall; married 27 Nov 1922 Elmer Gann]
Lillie May Gann, 96, Sparta, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Mon. May 13, 1996, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Lillie was born January 25, 1900, the daughter of Isaac
and Louise Melton Hall. She was married to Elmer Gann November 27, 1922 in Christian
County. She was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. She and her husband Elmer
were charter members of the Mound Baptist Church before moving to Sparta. She served
faithfully for many years. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and making her garden. She
especially liked cooking for her family and many friends. She is preceded in death by her
parents, Isaac and Louise Hall, her husband, Elmer, in 1964, two sons, Dean and Eugene,
one sister, Emma, two grandsons and one great-grandson and great-granddaughter.
Survivors include four daughters, Ruby Shortt and her husband, Herman, Sparta, Norma
Martin, Sparta, Betty Milholland, Springfield, Pauline Coffer and her husband, Earl,
Ozark; one son, Bob Gann, and his wife, Winnie, Oldfield; a daughter-in-law, Linda
Gann, Springfield; a brother-in-law and his wife, Howard and Francie Woodall,
Springfield; 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. She
baby sat for three children: Tawatha Boss, Satotha and LaRell Applegate, who were very
special to her. Funeral services were Thursday May 16, 1996 in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Harlin Usery, the pastor of the Mount Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial followed in the Hall Cemetery, Mound, MO.
Gann, Lucille (Duvall) 26 Nov 1924 - 21 Dec 2006 SN-L 24 Dec 2006 & SN-L 25 Dec
2006
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Ethel Duvall]
Lucille Gann passed away December 21, 2006, in Christian Health Care in
Republic, Mo. She was born November 26, 1924, to Jess and Ethel Duvall. She was
preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Brad Gann. She is survived by her two
sons and their spouses, Joe and Susan Gann and Jerry and Linda Gann, of Springfield;
two granddaughters and their spouses, Heather and Mike Green, of Nixa, Mo., and Amy
and Kevin Nimmo, of Whitefish, Mont.; three great-granddaughters, Alyssa, Victoria and
Mikenna Green; sisters and brothers: Peggy Hyde, Springfield, Joan and Harry
McConnell, Republic, Mo., Bob and Sue Duvall, Republic , Jim and Gloria Duvall,
Marionville, and Bill Duvall and Kay, of Moberly, Mo.; a host of nieces and nephews;
and a very special aunt, Evie Britain, of Springfield. Lucille was a member of Second
Baptist Church. Jerry and Joe wish to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to the staff of
Christian Health Care and The Gardens for the special care they gave their mother.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home
East. Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 27, at 1 p.m. at

Rivermonte Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lucille
to the Alzheimer's Association or to Community Hospice.
Gann, Lunda Louisa (Johns) 3 Dec 1875 - 29 Nov 1959 CCR 3 Dec 1959 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Lunda Gann, 83 of Sparta who died Sunday morning at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dema Kissee at Sparta, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the
Shady Grove Baptist Church, with Rev. Robert M. Holloway, officiating. Burial was in
Shipman Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a
lifelong resident of the Sparta community and a member of the Shady Grove Baptist
Church. Survivors include one son, Lester Gann of Sparta; four daughters, Mrs. Gracie
McCoy of Belle Plaine, Kan., Mrs. Lola Forgey of Ozark, Mrs. Pauline Farwell of Sparta
and Mrs. Kissee; two brothers, Millard Johns and Albert Johns, both of Sparta, a sister,
Mrs. Ollie Dougan of Ozark; 20 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Gann, Lyle Stanley 28 Sep 1940 - 18 May 1964
CCR 21 May 1964 p6
[Note: Son of Lester Lyle & Ura Dean (Garrison) Gann]
Stanley Gann, 23, of Lee’s Summit, died at 9:45 p.m. Monday at the Kansas
University Medical Center in Kansas City after an extended illness. A native of Ozark,
he graduated from the public schools here and attended the University of Missouri for
two years. He managed an office supply store in Lee’s Summit until his illness two years
ago. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester L. Gann, Lee’s Summit and three
brothers, Jack., Pamona, Calif., Hershel Lee, Lee’s Summit and St-Sgt. Lester Ray Gann,
Orlando, Fla. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Ivan L. Coyle and the Rev. Harold Garrison officiating. Burial will be in
McCracken Cemetery.
Gann, Margaret M. (Butler) 22 Aug 1879 - 6 Jul 1961 CCR 13 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Mary Jane (Shipman) Butler; married William K. Gann]
Services for Mrs. Margaret M. Gann, 81, lifelong resident of the Sparta
Community, who died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Laura
Gideon, Route 1, Sparta, were a t 2 p.m. Sunday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the
Rev. Roy Goodman officiating, Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark. Mrs. Gann, a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church, is survived
by two sons, James M. Gann of Sparta, and Theodore of Eureka, Calif.; three other
daughters, Mrs. Steve Dulsen of St. Louis, Mrs. Claude Berry of Aurora and Mrs. Bill
McTeer of Sparta; 16 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and two great, great
grandchildren.
Gann, Nell Jean (Weter) 25 Jun 1922 – 30 Jun 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Roma (Johnson) Weter; married 12 Nov 1948 James Milo
Gann]
Nell Jean Gann, age 78, of Sparta, passed away in her home Friday, June 30,
2000. She was born June 25, 1922 in Sparta, the daughter of Charles and Roma
(Johnson) Weter. On November 12, 1948 she and James Milo Gann were married. He
preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include: Her mother, Roma Weter, Sparta; three sons and their wives, Kelly

and Shirley Gann, Niangua, Kenneth and Starla Gann, and Milan and Karen Gann, all of
Sparta; ten grandchildren, Derrick, David, Rebecca, Kyle, Cody, Jessica, Casey, Colton,
Jason and Rickie Gann; five sisters, Laurena Henson, Ozark, Charleen Turner, Sparta,
Myrna Highlander, Kansas City, Coyee Swearengin and her husband Freeman, Sparta;
and Jacque Andrews, Sparta; two brothers, F.G. Weter and his wife Mary, Ozark, and
Raymond Weter and his wife Sheri, Fremont Hills; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Monday, July 3, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverend
Leeroye Maples officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Gann, Paul Phillip 8 Jan 1968 - 25 Aug 1998 CCH-N 2 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Emil & Barbara (Troutt) Gann; married 30 Aug 1986 Janice Marie Gideon]
Paul Phillip Gann, age 30, of Ozark, died Tuesday, August 25, from injuries
sustained in a construction accident in Ozark. He was born January 8 and was the son of
Emil and Barbara (Troutt) Gann. He graduated from Ozark High School and worked in
construction. He attended First Baptist Church of Ozark. August 30, 1986, he and Janice
Marie Gideon were married. Paul liked being outdoors and the time he could spend
hunting and fishing. He enjoyed four wheeling with friends and had a gift of drawing and
art. He loved his family and made them first in his life. Survivors include his wife Janice;
two sons, Randal Lee Gann, and Cody Ray Gann all of the home; his parents, Emil and
Barbara Gann, Grandparents, Howard Troutt, Nixa, and Zelma Stokes, Ozark two
brothers, Steven Gann and his wife, Beverly, Branson, and their sons, Matt and Mark;
Russell and his wife, Carolyn Rogersville; a sister, Wendy Kerns and her husband, Bob,
Hollister and their children, Tal, Josh and Melanie; his father-in-law Don Gideon and
wife, Connie, and their daughter, Jessie; mother-in-law, Diana Cole and husband, Gene,
Springfield sister-in-law, Donna Hyatt and husband, John, and their daughter, Jonna;
grandparents-in-law J. D. and Betty Morrison, Ava, and Dave and Margaret Dobson;
aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 29 in
the Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Jimmy Robbins, Rev. Troutt, and Rev Dale
Ganning. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. The Paul Gann Memorial has been set up for
the education of Paul's children, in care the funeral home.
Gann, Robert O. 19 Jul 1893 - 18 Jul 1958 CCR 24 Jul 1958 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas L. & Mary (Nix) Gann; married bef 1920 Eva Johnson 4 Dec 1889
- 7 Sep 1945; married second 6 Sep 1947 Eula Mae Shelton; m/1 Shipman; m/2
Williams]
Funeral services for Robert O. Gann, 64, of Sparta, who died Friday, July 18,
were held Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in the Assembly of God Church at Ozark, with Rev
Dean Harvey officiating, Burial was in Monger Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Eula Gann; two sons, Bob and Tom Gann; one daughter, Jane
Gann; three stepsons, Frankie Shipman, Jim Shipman and Don Williams; three stepdaughters, Mary Shipman, Rosie Shipman and Kay Shipman; one brother, Harvey Gann;
and three sisters, Nancy Johns, Easter Kneedler and Lilla Gilden.
Gann, Ura Dean (Garrison) 21 Oct 1906 - 21 May 1990 OH 31 May 1990

[Note: Daughter of John Dean & Alice Laura (Garrison) Garrison; married Lester Lyle
Gann 21 Mar 1903 - 14 Mar 1995]
Ura Dean Gann, 83, died Monday, May 21, 1990 in Springfield Community
Hospital, following an extended illness. She was born Oct. 21, 1906 at McCracken and
spent most of her life in Christian County. She was the daughter of John and Alice
Garrison. She was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where
she served at Sunday School teachers for many years. She was a member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors, include her, husband, Lester; a son,
Ray, state of Louisiana; a sister, Grace Nazworthy, Greenwood; eight grandchildren; and
10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Jackie, Winsel and
Stanley. Funeral services were held Friday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Ben
Brown officiating. Burial was in McCracken Cemetery.
Gann, Winsel Lee 5 Dec 1931 - Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Lester Lyle & Ura Dean (Garrison) Gann; married Marjorie Lorraine
Caffey]
The family of Winsel Lee Gann wished to thank their many friends for their kind
expressions of sympathy, for your prayers, food, flowers and visits to our house, for the
loss of our beloved son. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gann and Family.
Gann, Winton Ray 22 Nov 1903 - 7 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
Winton Ray Gann, 84, of Springfield, died at 4:30 a.m. Saturday at Webco Manor
after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Gann were held Monday in Pleasant View
Cemetery, Elkland, with the Rev. David Holt officiating. Burial was under the direction
of Barber-Edwards-Arthur Funeral Home, Marshfield. Mr. Gann was a retired plumber
and a member of Glendale Baptist Church and the Buffalo Masonic Lodge. He is
survived by three sisters, Earlie George, Marshfield, Isolene Whitehead, Springfield, and
Velma Leonard, Exeter, California; three brothers, Fred Springfield, Hugh, Tracy
California, and Ivan, Nixa.
Gannon, Robert William 24 Mar 1917 - 1 Dec 2000 CCH-N 13 Dec 2000
[Note: Son of William & Julia (O'Brian) Gannon; married 1970 Opal]
Robert William Gannon, age 83, of Nixa passed away on Friday, December 1,
2000 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Mr. Gannon was born on March 24,
1917 in Farmington, Minnesota, and was born to William and Julia O'Brian Gannon. He
had worked in the restaurant business throughout his working career. He married his
wife, Opal in 1970. Survivors include; four sons, Robert W. Gannon of Fayetteville,
Georgia, Terry C. Gannon of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Patrick C. Gannon of Fayetteville,
Georgia, and Michael J. Gannon of Fairburn, Georgia; a stepdaughter, Linda Danielson
of Nixa; a brother, Father Joseph Gannon of St. Paul, Minnesota; three sisters, Kathleen
Kruger of Las Vegas, Nevada, Melba Logan of St. Paul Minnesota, and Genevieve
Erickson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five
step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents
and four brothers, Edward, James, John, and Bernard Gannon. A visitation and a prayer
service were held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000 at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. Burial was
held at St. Michael's Cemetery in Farmington, Minnesota.

Garb, Anna Louise (Thompson) Godfrey 14 Nov 1922 - 1 Oct 1992 NN-E 7 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of Percy & Mary (Mefford) Thompson; married first Raymond Godfrey;
married second John S. Garb 8 May 1920 - 23 Dec 1987]
Anna Louise Garb, 69, Ozark, died Thursday, Oct. 1, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born Nov. 14, 1922, in Bronson, Kan., the daughter of Percy
and Mary Mefford Thompson. She grew up at Lamar, and lived in Fairmont City and
Collinsville, Ill. before moving to Ozark. She was a member of the Christian Church. She
was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Godfrey; her second husband, John
Garb; and her parents. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Robert
Weeks, Ozark; two granddaughters, Bobbie Lynn Winslow, Highlandville, and Becky
Ann Weeks, Ozark; a great-granddaughter, Shelby Noel Winslow, Highlandville; two
brothers, William D. Thompson, Lamar, and Leland P. Thompson, Carthage; a nephew,
Daniel Thompson, Carthage, and a niece, Sheila Rowland, Lamar. Services were held
Monday, Oct. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society.
Garbee, Albert Goolsby 30 Nov 1882 - 27 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: married Alice Ann Herring 2 Mar 1883 - 16 Nov 1954]
BILLINGS - Albert Goolsby Garbee, 93, of Route 2 Billings died Saturday
morning at Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. A member of the Billings
United Methodist Church and the Billings Masonic Lodge No. 378 AF and AM, he was a
retired mail carrier with 50 years in civil service. He is survived by a son, Virgil; two
sisters, Gladys and Olive Garbee, all of Billings; one brother, Leroy, Columbia; two
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at
the Billings Methodist Church with the Revs. Tom Daniels and David Beckerdite
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home of Billings.
AND
Garbee, Albert Goolsby 30 Nov 1882 - 27 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
BILLINGS - Services for Albert Goolsby Garbee, 93, of Route 2 Billings, were at
2 p.m. at the Billings Methodist Church with the Revs. Tom Daniels and David
Beckerdite officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Billings. Two of Mr. Garbee’s daughters, Gladys
and Olive Garbee, both of Billings, previously were incorrectly listed as sisters. A
brother, Henry W. Garbee of Columbia, was listed incorrectly as Leroy. Mr. Garbee died
Saturday morning at the Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness.
Garbee, Alice Ann (Herring) 2 Mar 1883 - 16 Nov 1954 CCR 25 Nov 1954 p1
[Note: married Albert Goolsby Garbee 30 Nov 1882 - 27 Dec 1975]
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice Ann Herring Garbee, 71, who died November 16
at her farm home west of Billings, were held Thursday afternoon. November 18, in the
Billings Methodist Church, with Rev. Francis Cohen officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She had lived in the
Billings community since the age of six months and was a member of the Billings

Methodist Church since 1905. Survivors include her husband, Albert G. Garbee; a son,
Virgil H. Garbee of Billings; two daughters, Gladys and Olive of the home; three
grandchildren; two brothers, G. L. Herring of Wetumka, Okla. and Frank S. Herring of
Sallisaw, Okla; one sister, Mrs. Florence Puryear of Wetumka; other relatives and a host
of friends.
Garbee, Edith M. (Gaylor) 1891 - Jun 1947 CCR 19 Jun 1947 p4
[Note: Daughter of James W. & Florenda (?) Gaylor; married 1 Jun 1910 Albert Garbee
]
Word was received by relatives of the death of Mrs. Edith (Gaylor) Garbee, 55, of
Los Angeles, Calif. Death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Mrs. Garbee had resided in
California for the past 10 years. She is survived by two sons, Murl of Republic and Dale
of Los Angeles, Calif., and four daughters, Mrs. Robert Coleman, Mrs. George Hoston,
Mrs. Stanley Cole and Mrs. James Robertson, all of California; three brothers, Walter,
Albert and Ross, all of California; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Oetker and Mrs. Ethel Helfer,
also of California. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, June 11, in
Los Angeles with burial there. Mrs. Garbee’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gaylor and
family are former Billings residents, having resided on a farm two miles northwest of
town which is now the John Owen property.
Garbee, Christopher Mark 11 Dec 1968 - 13 Dec 1968 CCR 19 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Raymond Charles & Carolyn Sue Garbee - mother’s name when they
married in Dec. 1964 was Calkin - unsure whether her maiden name was Calkin or
Parsons]
Christopher Mark Garbee, two-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Garbee, of
Billings, died in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 5:30 p.m. Friday. Surviving are the
parents; three brothers, Douglas, Jeffrey and Daniel; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Virgil Garbee, Billings and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Parsons, Lebanon; paternal great
grandparents, Mrs. Theresa Fabro, Billings and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Frank Carter, Lebanon. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph
Cemetery in Billings. The Rev. William Connell officiating, with burial under the
direction of Cantrell.
Garbee, Edward H. 7 Apr 1891 - 15 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: Son of John R. & Mary Etta (Schmidt) Garbee; married Fannie E. Washam]
Nixa - Edward H. Garbee, 82, Billings, died last Sunday at his home of an
apparent heart attack. Mr. Garbee was a retired carpenter and lifelong resident of Billings.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church there. Surviving are his wife, Fannie; one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Lantz, Springfield; a nephew, reared in the home, Leslie Hill,
Republic; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Stella Aton, Miss Emma Garbee, Mrs. Etta Mar
Amsler, Mrs Maude Martin and Mrs. Ella Aton, all of Springfield; three brothers, Eugene
of Springfield, Howard of Knoxville, Tenn, and Jack of Billings, and one grandson.
Funeral services were held last Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Billings with the
Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating, Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa.

Garbee, Fannie (Washam) 20 Jul 1891 - 9 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan 1976 p11
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Frances Washam; married 27 May 1914 Edward H.
Garbee 7 Apr 1891 - 15 Apr 1973]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Fannie Washam Garbee, 84, died at 9:35 Friday morning in the
home of her daughter in Springfield after a three-month illness. Mrs. Washam was a
former school teacher and a member of the Billings First Baptist Church. She’s survived
by her daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Lantz, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Laura Hoops,
Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Katherine Tubbs, Joplin; a nephew, Leslie Hill of Republic; five
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in
the First Baptist church of Billings with the Revs. Chester Ware and Douglas Hammett
presiding. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa.
Garbee, Grant G. “Jack” 2 Mar 1912 - 29 Jan 2003
Grant G. “Jack” Garbee, 90, Billings, died at 11:58 a.m. Wednesday, January 29,
2003 in Magnolia Square, Springfield, with family at his side. He was born March 2,
1912 in Billings, Missouri, the son of John Richard and Mary Ella (Schmidt) Garbee. In
his earlier years, Mr. Garbee taught school in Billings for a short time. He retired as a
purchasing agent for the Mid-Am Dairy Association. He loved fishing, farming and was
well known for his wood carvings. Mr. Garbee was a member of the St. Peter’s
Evangelical United Methodist Church of Christ where he served as a Sunday School
teacher for many years. He was an active member of the Billings Masonic Lodge #379
where he was Past Master and had received his 50-year pin. He was a member of the
Billings Eastern Star #525 and became a member of Galena Eastern Star #7 when the two
lodges joined. He married Mary K. Schmidt on June 7, 1936. She preceded him in death
on April 7, 1999. Others who preceded him in death were his parents; six brothers, J.E.,
Ed, Pearl, Harry, Gene and John Garbee; and five sisters, Stell Aton, Emma Garbee,
Maude Martin, Etta Amsler and Ella Aton. He is survived by nieces Regina Woods and
husband Donnie, and Pam Dalton and husband Jack; great-nephew Larry Ball and wife
Brenda; great-nieces, Cheryl Witt and husband Scott, Samantha Inman, and Sabrina
Seager and husband Scott; great-nephew, Michael Dalton and wife Kristy; and several
other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2003
in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Doug Burwick officiating. Masonic Rites
will be given. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 1
p.m. until service time Saturday. Springfield News-Leader, January 31, 2003.
Garbee, Jeffrey Angelo 10 May 1960 - 12 Jul 1973 OH 19 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Ray & Patricia Garbee]
Rosary services for Jeffrey A. Garbee, 13, Billings were held Sunday at 8 p.m.
with the funeral mass at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic with Rev. Jerry Eachbacher
officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Ray Garbee,
Billings; his mother, Mrs. Patricia Colvard, Crane; one brother, Douglas and two halfbrothers, Daniel and Matthew H. II of the home
Garbee, Lelia Fern (Brown) 10 Sep 1901 - 24 Oct 1962
[Note: Daughter of George L. & Sarah Brown;]

CCR 25 Oct 1962 p1

Mrs. Lelia Fern Garbee, 61, of Billings, died in St. John’s Hospital Wednesday
afternoon. She was a member of the Billings Christian Church and had been deputy grand
matron of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of Royal Neighbors. Survivors are her
husband, Henry W.; a daughter, Mr. Harold Biellier, Columbia; two brothers, George
Brown, Kansas City and Raymond Brown, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. John Owen,
BIllings and Mrs. Robert Bowman, Springfield and two grandchildren. Arrangements
will be announced by Cantrell.
Garbee, Lula (Williams) 1888 - 7 Nov 1953 CCR 12 Nov 1953
Mrs. Lula Williams Garbee, 65, wife of J. E. Garbee of the construction company
bearing his name, died early Saturday morning at the home, 446 South Avenue,
Springfield after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Garbee who was a native of Billings, had resided
in Springfield for 31 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a
member of the First Baptist church and of Sorosis of Springfield of which she was active
in the garden and home departments. She was also a member of Royal Neighbors of
America and the Eastern Star of Billings. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon
at 2 o’clock at the Alma Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle Chapel with Dr. Fred E. Eastham
officiating. Burial was made in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield.
Garbee, Marie (Fabro) 20 Apr 1913 - 23 Mar 2004 SN-L 25 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Bernard A. & Theresa E. (Berghaus) Fabro; married 16 Aug 1933
Virgil H. Garbee 21 Jul 1911 - 22 Sep 1993]
Marie (Fabro) Garbee, 90, Billings, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2004, in
Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born April 20, 1913, in Billings, Mo., the
daughter of Bernard A. and Theresa E. (Berghaus) Fabro. She was united in marriage
August 16, 1933, to Virgil H. Garbee. Mrs. Garbee was a member of the St. Joseph
Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary, St. Joseph Alter Society, and was active in
the 4-H program, all of Billings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil,
September 22, 1993; a daughter, Patricia, in 1964; her parents; three brothers; and two
sisters. She is survived by two sons and their spouses, Raymond and Carolyn Garbee,
Billings, and Richard and Charlotte Garbee, Shawnee, Kan.; seven grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; and other relatives and a host of friends. Memorial Mass will be held
at 10 a.m. Friday, March, 26, 2004, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, with Father
Gary Carr officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic.
Contributions may be made to the Community Hospices of America.
Garbee, Robert Lee 23 Nov 1900 - 12 Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: married Grace Willard 11 Dec 1900 - 23 Aug 1978]
BILLINGS - Services for Robert Lee Garbee, 74, Route 2, Billings were at 2 p.m.
today in Billings Methodist Church with the Revs. Bill Williams and David Beckerdite
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings under direction of Meadors.
Mr. Garbee died at 7:05 Thursday in St. John’s Hospital following a long illness.
Garcia, Martha Gail (Douglas) 1 Sep 1956 - 24 Nov 2003 SN-L 28 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Virgle Douglas; married 24 Jun 1989 Ric Garcia]

Martha Gail Garcia, 47, of Nixa, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, at 12:10 p.m. at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield. Gail was born on Sept. 1, 1956, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and graduated from
Winona High School, Winona, Mo., in 1974. She then moved to St. Louis and began
working in the medical field. She later moved to Chicago where she met her husband, Ric
Garcia. They were united in marriage on June 24, 1989. God blessed them with four
beautiful daughters. Ric and Gail moved to Nixa in 1991. In January of 1997, Gail started
attending James River Assembly, about a year and a half before being diagnosed with
ovarian cancer. The church played an important role in the last five years of her life. Even
though her struggle with cancer was long and hard, she never once doubted her faith or
that she was going to see Jesus. Her strength and courage were evident to all: Gail always
knew she would be healed whether here on earth or in heaven. Throughout her life, Gail
was a very civic-minded person, and she was always involved in the lives of her children
through school activities, athletics, and church activities. While she left us all too soon,
because of Gail's faith we know that we will see her again. Her faith was a witness to
numerous people, and her life had an awesome impact on many. She is survived by her
husband, Ric, and four daughters, Lauren, Alex, Erica and Danielle; her parents, Robert
and Virgle Douglas of Nixa; one brother, Robert and his wife, Kim, of Sacramento,
Calif.; one sister, Sharon Hamilton and her husband, Ron, of Nixa; four nieces, Maggie
Burnett and her five children, Ashley, Andrew, Brandon, Sabrina and Kimmi, of
California, Shelley Block and her husband Joel and son Noah, Samantha Higley and her
husband James, and Rhonda Hamilton, all of Springfield; one nephew, Bobby Douglas of
California; plus a host of other relatives and friends. Gail's family would like to thank Dr.
and Mrs. Bosscher and the staff of Women's Oncology Care, the family of James River
Assembly, and the community of Nixa who have given love and support throughout her
illness. Visitation will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home today from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held at James River Assembly on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m.
Burial will follow at the McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery in Nixa. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the Garcia Family Fund at any Empire Bank in the
area.
AND
Garcia, Martha Gail (Douglas) 1 Sep 1956 - 24 Nov 2003 CCH-N 10 Dec 2003
Martha Gail Garcia, 47, Nixa, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, while
surrounded with her beloved family at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield.
She was born Sept. 1, 1956 in Poplar Bluff, and graduated from Winona High School in
Winona in 1974. After graduation, Garcia moved to St. Louis and began working in the
medical field. She later moved to Chicago where she met her husband, Ric Garcia, the
love of her life, forever and ever. They were united in marriage on June 24, 1989. God
blessed them with four beautiful daughters. The Garcia's moved to Nixa in 1991. In
January 1997, Garcia started attending James River Assembly, about a year and a half
before being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The church played an important role in the
last five years of her life. Even though her struggle with cancer was long and hard, she
never once doubted her faith or that she was going to see Jesus. Her strength and courage
were evident to all: Garcia always knew she would be healed whether here on earth or in
heaven. Throughout her life, Garcia was a very civic-minded person, and she was always
involved in the lives of her children through school activities, athletics, and church

activities. While she left us all too soon, because of her faith we know that we will see
her again. Her faith was a witness to numerous people, and her life had an awesome
impact on many. She is survived by her husband Ric; four daughters, Lauren Graciela,
Alexandria Nicole, Erica Maria, and Danielle Angelina; her parents, Robert and Virgie
Douglas, Nixa; one brother, Robert Douglas and wife Kim, Sacramento, Calif.; one sister,
Sharon Hamilton and husband Ron, Nixa; four nieces, Maggie Burnett and her five
children, Ashley, Andrew, Brandon, Sabrina, and Kimmi, all of the state of California,
and Shelley Block and husband Joel, and son Noah, Samantha Higley and husband
James, and Rhonda Hamilton, all of Springfield; one nephew, Bobby Douglas, of the
state of California; and a host of other relatives and friends. Garcia's family would like to
thank Dr. and Mrs. Bosscher and the staff of Women's Oncology Care, the family of
James River Assembly, New Hope Gynecological Cancer Support Group, Wal-Mart in
Nixa and all her friends for their ongoing support throughout her courageous battle
against ovarian cancer for the last five years, and three months. Visitation was held from
6 to 8 p.m. November 28 at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. November 29 at James River Assembly. Burial followed at the McConnellBledsoe Cemetery in Nixa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Garcia Family Fund at any Empire Bank in the area.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Gardner, Alfred Glen 9 Jul 1911 - 12 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of James Alfred & Dora E. (Hall) Gardner]
Alfred Glen Gardner, 77, of Chico, California, died Friday at the Chico Hospital.
Mr. Gardner was a longtime resident of Christian County. His survivors include two
brothers, James L., of California, and Paul, of Forsyth; and one sister, Mae Harrville, of
Branson. Arrangements for Mr. Gardner's funeral services have not yet been announced.
Gardner, Amelia (Westerman) 22 Aug 1898 - 25 Aug 1974 OH 29 Aug 1974 p2
[Note: Daughter of Frederick & ? (Massey) Westerman; married 4 Apr 1917 Walter T.
Gardner 19 Oct 1894 - 6 Mar 1952]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Amelia Gardner, 76, of Route 2, Billings, died at 2:45 p.m.
Sunday in St. John’s Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home. A
lifelong resident of the Billings community, Mrs. Gardner is survived by four sons,
Raymond, Fred, Robert and Willie, all of Billings; two daughters, Miss Betty Gardner of
Billings and Mrs. Ann Lee Wilkins, Mountain Home, Ark.; a half-sister, Lula Hutter of
Billings; four grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Gardner, Anna (Farmer) Feb 1887 - 25 Nov 1961
CCR 30 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jasper Newton & Eliza Ann (Smith) Farmer; married Emery Gardner]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Gardner, 74, of Oldfield who died Saturday at her
home, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Sparta Christian Church with the Rev. Kenneth
Breeze officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Mrs. Gardner was a member of the Sparta Christian Church. She was a long-time
postmaster of Oldfield and also had operated a general store at Oldfield with her husband
for several years. She was the writer of “Oldfield Times” for the Republican. Survivors
are her husband, L. E.; a son, E. J. of Owenville; and a brother, Ross Farmer of Oldfield.

Gardner, Annadel (Hedgpeth) 17 Jul 1929 - 26 Mar 2004 SN-L 28 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Hope (Keltner) Hedgpeth; married 4 Sep 1948 John Robert
Gardner 24 Aug 1929 - 18 Sep 2003]
Annadel Gardner, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 26, 2004, in Cox
South. Annadel was born in Nixa on July 17, 1929, to Claude and Hope Hedgpeth. She
lived her entire life in Nixa and graduated from Nixa High School. She was married to
John R. Gardner who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Blain Gardner
and wife Cecelia, and Mickey Gardner and wife Sherry; a daughter, Becky Cox; four
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their
appreciation to friends, family members and the staff at Cox South for their excellent care
and concern. Mrs. Gardner has been cremated. Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday.
AND
Gardner, Annadel (Hedgpeth) 17 Jul 1929 - 26 Mar 2004 CCH-N 29 Mar 2004 &
CCH-N 31 Mar 2004
Annadel Gardner, 74, Nixa, died Friday, March 26, 2004 in Cox Medical Center
South. She was born July 17, 1929 in Nixa, the daughter of Claude and Hope Hedgpeth.
She lived her entire life in Nixa and graduated from Nixa High School. She was married
to John R. Gardner who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Blaine
Gardner and wife Cecelia, and Mickey Gardner and wife Sherry; one daughter, Becky
Cox; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their
appreciation to friends, family member and the staff at Cox Medical Center South for
their excellent care and concern. The body has been cremated. Visitation was at 6-8 p.m.
March 29 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Gardner, Beatrice C. (Craig) 20 Dec 1923 - 20 Jul 2004 SN-L 22 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Dr. Roscoe & Fannie Craig; married 26 Jul 1947 Blonde Edward
Gardner 21 Apr 1917 - 4 Dec 1987]
Beatrice C. Gardner, 80, of Clever, Mo., died on July 20, 2004, in Clever, Mo.,
after a short illness. She was born on Dec. 20, 1923, in Humansville, Mo., the daughter of
Dr. Roscoe and Fannie Craig. She graduated from Bolivar High School and attended
Drury University, Southwest Baptist University and Texas Western University. Blonde
and Beatrice Gardner were married on July 26, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., after Blonde's
military service in World War II. He was a sharpshooter for the 3rd Army Division and
received two Bronze Medals. Beatrice was a former secretary and office assistant for
Roper Electric Company and Tri County Baptist Association prior to her retirement. A
lifelong Southern Baptist and a woman of faith, she was an active member of the First
Baptist Church of Clever, Mo., for over 30 years. She enjoyed reading the Bible,
researching her genealogy and traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Blonde; her parents, Roscoe and Fannie Craig; a brother, Bill Craig; and a sister, Betty
Jane Craig. She is survived by two brothers, Cecil Craig of Loveland, Colo., and Sam
Craig of Braceville, Ill. Also surviving her are two daughters and their spouses, Michael
and Michelle Barnett of Burleson, Texas, and Gary and Gwen Smith, Weatherford,
Texas; and one son and spouse, James and Debbie Gardner, Trenton, Mo. In addition, she
is survived by eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many other relatives
and friends. Funeral services will be at the First Baptist Church of Clever at 10 a.m. on

Friday, July 23, 2004, with her son, James Gardner, officiating. Burial will be at
Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Visitation will be
today from 6t o8 p.m. at the Meadors funeral home in Clever. Donations may be directed
to the Cooperative Program in care of the First Baptist Church of Clever.
Gardner, Blonde E. 21 Apr 1917 - 4 Dec 1987
Officiating at services for Blonde E. Gardner, 70, Clever will be the Rev. Ron
Zamkus. Mr. Gardner was a retired employee of the Clever School System and a member
of Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice, a son, James, Clever;
two daughters, Gwen Gardner and Michelle Gardner, both of Austin, Texas; a sister,
Dorothy Luce , Springfield; and three grandchildren.
Springfield News-Leader, December 7, 1987
Gardner, Bonnie Agnes (Smith) 7 May 1903 - 16 Sep 1998 CCH-N 23 Sep 1998
[Note: Daughter of J. Ben & Emma Smith; married 1920 Jackson Fernando Gardner 19
Nov 1899 - 31 Aug 1969]
Bonnie Agnes Gardner, 95, of Rogersville, passed away at 1 a.m. September 16,
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Ozark. Bonnie was born May 7, 1903, near
Rogersville, to Ben and Emma Smith. She was one of nine children, seven boys and two
girls. Bonnie was preceded in death by all of her brothers and sister. Bonnie married
Jackson F. Gardner in 1920, and of that union four children were born. Bonnie and Jack
were members of the Church of Christ at Plainview south of Rogersville. Bonnie's
husband, Jack, preceded her in death in 1969. She lived alone in her home until 1996
when her health required her to move into a rest home, where she was residing at the time
of her death. Bonnie Agnes had one daughter that died shortly after birth, Dorothy Alene.
Bonnie is survived by two daughters; Lucille Stoll of near Fordland, Gaileen Caswell of
San Diego, California; and one son, Odell Gardner of near Rogersville. She has seven
grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services was at 1 Saturday, September 19, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Minister Bob Brickner officiating. Burial will be at Miller (Lassley) Cemetery south
of Rogersville. There was no formal visitation.
Gardner, Bonnie Marie 1938 - Mar 2006 SN-L 15 Mar 2006
Bonnie Marie Gardner, age 67, of Joplin, passed away on Monday. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 17, 2006, in Oldfield Church of Christ. Visitation
will be from 11 a.m. until service time, at the Church on Friday. Burial will follow in
Oldfield Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Gardner, Christina (Otterman) 25 Dec 1894 - 28 Jan 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of John & Missouri Ann Otterman]
Christine Gardner, 97, Ozark died at 12:40 a.m. in Rolling Hills Nursing Center,
Branson. She was born Dec. 25, 1894 to John and Missouri Ann Otterman. She was the
first woman graduate as an x-ray technician in the state of Missouri. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church, Springfield for 69 years. She is survived by her daughter,
Virginia Hawkins, Greeley, Colo; two grandchildren, Dr. Ronald Hawkins, Studio City,

Calif, and Linda Wallace, Greeley, Colo and three great grandsons, Trevor Wallace,
Collin Wallace and Jared Wallace, all of Greeley. Graveside services were held Friday
in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, with Dr. Edgar Burks
officiating. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Gardner, Clarence Garfield 26 Apr 1889 - 7 May 1967
World War I Army Veteran, born April 26 1889 in Robertsville MO., date of
death 7 May 1967 Springfield, MO. Memorial services Ralph Thieme Chapel 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday May 9 1967. Officiating clergyman is Rev. S.H. Robinson. Duet by Miss
Sophian Cass and Miss Jean Cass. Organist: Miss Leila Clements. Pallbearers are:
Chester Adams, J.D. Woody, James Dutton, R.B. McMullin, Byron Powell and Howard
French. Interment at East Lawn Cemetery.
Info from funeral card contributed by Stella Painter and Becky Schimek.
Gardner, Clyde Goomer, Sr. 4 Apr 1903 - 12 Jan 1989 OH 19 Jan 1989
Clyde G. Gardner, Sr., 85, of Ozark, formerly of Aurora, died at 8:40 p.m. Jan. 12
at Springfield Community Hospital. Services for Mr. Gardner were held Jan. 16 at
Peterson Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Gardner, Donald Otto 28 Oct 1922 - 21 Aug 1974 OH 29 Aug 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Walter T. & Amelia (Westerman) Gardner; married Lupe]
BILLINGS - Funeral services for a former Billings resident, Donald Otto
Gardner, 52, of Aurora, Colo. were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Billings Baptist
Church. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery here under direction of Cantrell of Billings,
Mr. Gardner died Wednesday afternoon in Aurora, Colo. of natural causes. He is
survived by his wife, Lupe; two daughters, Mrs. Vicki Youchum of the U. S. Navy,
stationed in San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Padgett of Colorado Springs, Colo.;
one step-son, Jimmie Curnutt of Aurora, Colorado; four brothers, Raymond, Fred, Robert
and Willie, all of Billings and two sisters, Miss Betty Gardner of Billings and Mrs. Anna
Lee Wilkins of Mountain Home, Ark.
Gardner, Dora E. (Hall) 9 Nov 1893 - 11 Mar 1974 OH 13 Mar 1974 p2
[Note: married James Alfred Gardner 14 Oct 1886 - 11 Dec 1971]
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora E. Gardner, 80, of Sparta, were held last
Wednesday in Sparta Church of Christ with Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in
Oldfield Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Gardner died last Monday in
Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, after a long illness. She is survived by 27
grandchildren.
Gardner, Edith Pearl (Fox) 29 Nov 1891 - 14 Jun 1960 CCR 16 Jun 1960 p1
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Margaret Melvina (Maples) Fox; married Sam T.
Gardner]
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Edith Gardner, 69, of near Highlandville, who
died Tuesday morning, June 14, in Springfield Baptist Hospital were to be held at 2 p.m.
today in Highlandville Baptist Church, with Rev. Bill Martin and Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was to be in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral

Home of Nixa. A lifelong resident of the Highlandville community, she was a member
of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Sam T. Gardner; a
son, Eugene Gardner of Overland Park, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Jim Glossip of
Highlandville and Mrs. Jack Smith of Ozark; three grandchildren, a brothers, Elmer Fox
of Galena; and a sister, Mrs. R. C. Lee of Springfield.
Gardner, Edna Belle (Brown) 25 Mar 1925 - 23 Oct 2006 SN-L 24 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Flossie Brown; married 2 Mar 1941 Herle E. Gardner]
Edna Belle Gardner, age 81, of Sparta, passed away Monday, October 23, 2006.
She was born March 25, 1925, in Springfield, the daughter of Jerry and Flossie Brown.
On March 2, 1941, she and Herle E. Gardner were united in marriage. Mrs. Gardner
loved her family and was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She cared for
everyone and her sense of humor and laughter was enjoyed by all who knew her. She was
a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Herle; five
children, Bob Gardner, Oldfield, Bill Gardner and wife, Sue, Oldfield, Ben Gardner and
wife, Judy, Sparta, Don Gardner and wife, Nancy, Ozark, and Sherry Goins and husband,
Eddie, Sparta; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a
sister, Loretta Nicholson and husband, Dexter, Wichita, Kansas; and many other relatives
and friends. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Oran Brown, James Edward
"Pickle? Brown, and Lloyd Dean Brown; and her parents. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, October 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles Eakins and
Ron Blakey officiating. Burial will follow in Oldfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5
to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Oldfield Cemetery Fund.
Gardner, Elmer E. 6 May 1878 - 17 Jul 1954
CCR 22 Jul 1954 p5
Funeral services for Elmer E. Gardner, 76, who died at his home July 17 after a
long illness, were held Monday, July 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark. He had been a resident of Ozark the past several years and
was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at the time of his death.
Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Leona Gardner of the home; four sons, Clyde of Manchester, Kan,;
Marion of Wakeeney, Kan., Butell of Saline, Kan., Adren of Spokane; a daughter, Mrs.
Rex Eakins of Ozark; 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Gardner, Emma Nell 1894 - 10 Jun 1963 CCR 13 Jun 1963
Mrs Emma Nell Gardner, 68, Billings, died at 9 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield where she had been a patient for three weeks. Survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Wilma Beyer, Route 1, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. J.F. Waid of Billings
and Mrs. A.M. Jackson, Louisville, Ky.; and one grandchild. She was a member of
Billings Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. today at Billings Baptist Chuch.
The Rev. Harry Pryor officiated and interment was in IOOF Cemetery in Marionville
under direction of Cantrell.
Gardner, Esther Lucile (Anderson) 1 May 1913 - 1 Feb 2002 CCH-N 30 Jan 2002

[Note: Daughter of Jasper Newton & Dora (Fox) Anderson; married Lewis Howard
Gardner 4 Aug 1911 - 7 Jul 1971]
Esther Lucile Gardner, age 88, of Rolla, a long-time resident of Oldfield, died
Feb. 1, 2002, in Rolla Presbyterian Manor. She was born May l, 1913, in Oldfield, the
daughter of Jasper Newton Anderson and Dora Fox Anderson. She was married to Lewis
Howard Gardner who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by: A
daughter, Betty Archer; a son, Gerald Gardner; an infant son, Leroy Lewis Gardner; and
a brother, Fred Anderson. Gardner was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors
include: A daughter, Leaetta Gardner, Rolla; 16 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren;
and 19 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Feb. 5 under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, in Oldfield Church of Christ with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial
was in Oldfield Cemetery.
Gardner, Flossie M. (Pope) 17 Jun 1892 - 5 Jul 1982
Services for Mrs. Flossie M. Gardner, 90, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
at Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Glynn Ensor officiating. Burial will be in Delaware
Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Gardner died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center
after a long illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Helen Kerr, Springfield, and
Mrs. Merle Wheat, Aurora; a brother, J. S. Pope, Tulsa, Okla.; six sisters, Mrs. Myrtle
King and Mrs. Geneva Little, both of Clever, Mrs. Eula Young, Billings, Mrs. Lois
Maness and Mrs. Rosa Sanford, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Agnes Hunt, Nixa; five
grandchildren, five step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 12 step-greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home
from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Association.
Gardner, Genevieve Jewell “Bea“ (Fine) 11 Jun 1920 - 2 Apr 2004 SN-L 3 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Ben Taylor & Essie (Golden) Fine; married 1940 Wesley Albert
Gardner]
Bea Gardner, 83, Republic, the daughter of Ben Taylor Fine and Essie Golden
Fine was born June 11, 1920, near Ash Grove, Mo., and died April 2, 2004. She married
Wesley Albert Gardner in 1940, and he preceded her in death in 1988. She was also
preceded in death by her son, Don Wesley Gardner. Survivors include her son, Terry
Lynn Gardner and wife Brenda of Clever; daughter-in-law Carole Gardner of Springfield;
five grandchildren, Rhonda Jackson and husband Dwayne, Randy Gardner and wife Kim,
Melinda Kay Henry and husband David, Jeremy Gardner and wife Jordan, and Tabatha
Gardner; eleven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Genevieve "Bea"
was saved and baptized when she was 15 years old and was a longtime member of
Northwest Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday,
April 4, at Northwest Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo., with the Rev. Tom Steward
officiating. Burial will be at John's Chapel Cemetery, Ash Grove. Visitation will be from
6 to 7 p.m. today in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Gardner, Gerald Lee 16 Oct 1937 - 22 Nov 1999 CCH-N 8 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Howard Lewis & Esther Lucille Gardner; married 1 Apr 1956 Bonnie
Marie Hull]

Gerald Lee Gardner age 62, Joplin, formerly of Oldfield, went to be with the
Lord, Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 in his home. He was born on Oct. 16,1937 in Oldfield, the
son of Howard Lewis Gardner and Esther Lucille Gardner. On April 1, 1956 he was
united in marriage to Bonnie Marie Hull. Mr. Gardner was a member of the Oldfield
Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Jerry Gardner and his wife Sara,
Emporia, KS, Bud Gardner and his wife Vicki, Joplin, and Eldon Gardner, Emporia;
three daughter, Esther Robertson and her husband Ron, Vancouver, WA, Leanne Gehring
and her husband Tim, Joplin, and Wilma Denno and her husband Jason, Joplin; his
mother, thirteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Leatta Giesler, Rolla,
and an uncle, Herle Gardner and his wife Edna Belle, Sparta, He was preceded in death
by his father and a sister, Betty Jane Archer. Funeral services were 3 p.m. Friday,
November 26, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Bruce Veteto officiating.
Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery.
Gardner, Infant
Jul 1957 - Jul 1957 CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford A. [& Gala]
Gardner of Springfield, previous residents of route 1, Clever, were held Saturday, July 6,
at 2:00 p.m. in the Janesville cemetery, with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Survivors include the parents,
he paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maud Gardner of Clever; maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Sams of Albuquerque, N. M.
Gardner, Irene F. (?) Otterman 28 Dec 1903 - 19 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
Mrs. Irene F. Gardner, 65, of Nixa, died Friday night at St. John’s Hospital
following a lingering illness. A native of St. Louis, Mrs. Gardner lived most of her life in
Kansas City before moving to Houston where she lived 13 years before coming to Nixa
to 1962. Mrs. Gardner, a member of the Catholic Church, is survived by her husband, Dr.
John F. Gardner; a son, DeWitt Otterman, Kansas City; and two sisters, Mrs. Loretta
Smace and Mrs. Agnes Pavlic, both of Kansas City, Kan. Rosary services were
conducted at 8 Sunday night in Harris Chapel at Nixa. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m.
Monday in St. Joseph the Worker Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Joseph Gosche
officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Gardner, Ivey N. 28 Aug 1885 - 10 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
[Note: Son of William C. & Ada Alice (Owen) Gardner: married Ruth E. 1887 - 20 May
1962]
Funeral services for Ivey N. Gardner, 83, of Lyons, Kan., a native of Billings,
were at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Methodist Church in Billings with the Rev. Ronald Couch
officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings under direction of Cantrell.
Mr. Gardner died Tuesday in a Lyons hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bob
Halfast, Chase, Kan.; a son, Donald, Oklahoma City; and five grandchildren.
Gardner, Jackson Fernando 19 Nov 1899 - 31 Aug 1969 CCR 4 Sep 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Fernando & Florence Elizabeth (Farthing) Gardner; married Bonnie Agnes
Smith 7 May 1903 - 16 Sep 1998]

Jack F. Gardner, 69, Rogersville, died at 7 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after an extended illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Gardner was a lifelong
resident of Rogersville and was a member of Plainview Church of Christ. He is survived
by his wife, Agnes; one son, CM Sgt. O’Dell Gardner, USAF, Okinawa; two daughters,
Mrs. Lucille Stull, Fordland, Mrs. Gaileen Caswell, Palmdale, Calif.; seven grandchildren
and one great grandchildren. Other survivors include four half-brothers, Romas Stewart,
Kansas City, Bryan Stewart, Orville Stewart and Sherman Stewart, all of Springfield and
three half-sisters, Mrs. Willie Tracy and Mrs. Mildred Brewer, both of Springfield and
Mrs. Kathryn Snodgrass, Lebanon. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating, Burial followed in Kissee Cemetery,
under direction of Harris.
Gardner, James Alfred 14 Oct 1886 - 11 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
[Note: Son of James & Artelia (Hythe) Gardner; married Dora E. Hall 9 Nov 1893 - 11
Mar 1974]
Funeral services for J. Alf. Gardner, 85, of Sparta were in Sparta Church of Christ
at 2 p.m. with Tom D. Smith officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Gardner died at 12:300 a.m. Saturday in his home after a long
illness. He was a native of Douglas County and had spent most of his life in Oldfield
before moving to Sparta in 1969. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Sparta
Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Dora; four sons, Glen and Elmer Gardner, both
of Sparta, Lester Gardner of San Pablo, Calif. and Paul Gardner, Springfield; a daughter,
Mrs. Mae Harvill, Branson; 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Gardner, James F. 2 Dec 1880 - 17 Nov 1964
James F. Gardner, 83, of Springfield, a retired mill employee, died Tuesday at BurgeProtestant Hospital. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Gardner is survived by
his wife, Flossie, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Wheat, and Mrs. Helen
Grisham, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel Lewis, LaHabra, Calif.; three brothers,
Marion, Republic, John, Clever and Walter, Springfield, five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held last Friday in the Klinger Chapel with the
Rev. Jack Clark officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Gardner, Joe Bernice 1901 - 4 Aug 1962 CCR 9 Aug 1962 p4
[Note: married Maude M. Glenn; tombstone gives a death date of 1961]
Funeral services for Joe Bernice Gardner, route 1, Ozark, who died suddenly at
his home last Saturday, were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Riverdale Baptist Church with
the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in Glenn
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
A complete obituary was unavailable for publication this week.
Gardner, John H. 16 Sep 1885 - 11 May 1966
Funeral Card: In memory of JOHN H. GARDNER Born September 16, 1885,
Taney County, Missouri Died May 11, 1966, Burge Hospital, Springfield, Missouri
MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, May 13, 1966, two o’clock p.m. Clever Baptist Church

OFFICIATING Rev. H. V. (Pete) Wells and Rev. Ed Brock FINAL RESTING PLACE
Delaware Cemetery. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
AND
Gardner, John H. 16 Sep 1885 - 11 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & Catherine Jane (Scaggs) Gardner; married Lula Rogers 1 Aug
1890 - 6 Aug 1978 - SSDI gives death date of 15 Jun 1966]
John H. Gardner, 80, Clever, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, in Burge
Protestant Hospital in Springfield. A member of Clever Baptist Church, he is survived by
his wide, Lula; a daughter, Mrs. Kyle Luce, Clever; a son, Blond, Clever; and two
brothers, Marion Republic and Walter, Springfield; four grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, May 13, in Clever Baptist Church.
The Revs. Pete Wells and Ed Brock officiated, and burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Gardner, John Robert 24 Aug 1929 - 18 Sep 2003 SN-L 20 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Bernice & Maude (Glenn) Gardner; married 4 Sep 1948 Annadel Hedgpeth
17 Jul 1929 - 26 Mar 2004]
John Robert Gardner, age 74, of Nixa, passed away at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept.
18, 2003, at Cox South after a brief illness. John was born on Aug. 24, 1929, to Bernice
and Maude Glenn Gardner in Riverdale. He was raised at Riverdale and then lived his
entire life in Nixa. John married Annadel Hedgpeth on Sept. 4, 1948, in Nixa, Mo. He
was a member of the Friend Lodge in Ozark, Mo., and a member of the Abou Ben
Adhem Temple in Springfield, Mo. He was an avid sportsman and played AAA Softball
in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Paula Forgey. He is survived by his wife,
Annadel of the home; two sons, Blain Gardner and his wife, Cecelia, and Mitchell
"Mickey" Gardner; a daughter, Becky Cox; and four grandchildren, Claudia Allison and
her husband, Chris, Cory Cox, Ryan Gardner and his wife, Kim, and Crystal Wilson and
her husband, Shawn. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren; a sister, Virginia
Burback; a brother, Jack Gardner; and a host of friends and relatives. There will be no
visitation. A memorial service will be held at Riverdale Baptist Church at 3 p.m. today
with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home in Nixa. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
AND
Gardner, John Robert 24 Aug 1929 - 18 Sep 2003 CCH-N 24 Sep 2003
John Robert Gardner, 74, Nixa, died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, in Cox
South after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, to Bernice and Maude Glenn
Gardner in Riverdale. He was raised at Riverdale and then lived his entire life in Nixa.
Gardner married Annadel Hedgpeth on Sept. 4, 1948, in Nixa. He was a member of the
Friend Lodge in Ozark and a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Temple in Springfield. He
was an avid sportsman and played AAA Softball in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a
member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and his
sister, Paula Forgey. He is survived by his wife Annadel, of the home; two sons, Blain
Gardner and wife Cecelia, and Mitchell "Mickey" Gardner; one daughter, Becky Cox;
and four grandchildren, Claudia Allison and husband Chris, Cory Cox, Ryan Gardner and
wife Kim, and Crystal Wilson and husband Shawn. Also surviving are six greatgrandchildren; one sister, Virginia Burback; one brother, Jack Gardner; and a host of

friends and relatives. Memorial services were held at Riverdale Baptist Church Sept. 20
with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home in Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Gardner, John W. 12 Feb 1878 - 10 Mar 1952 CCR 13 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Jessie J. & ? (?) Gardner]
A 74 year-old Christian County man was found dead about 6 p.m. yesterday about
a quarter of a mile from his farm-home near Clever. According to Dean Harris, Christian
County coroner, the man, John W. Gardner, was found by James Maples, a boarder in the
Gardner home, as he was coming home from work in Clever. Gardner had apparently
suffered a heart attack. Gardner had been in town during the day and had last been seen
alive by a neighbor who let the elderly man out at the gate to his home a mile from
highway 14, two miles northwest of Clever. Gardner spent most of his live in the Clever
community and was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. He is survived by a half
brother, Alsie Gardner of Creve Couer, Mo. and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are incomplete but are under direction of Harris of Clever.
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Gardner, John W. 12 Feb 1878 - 10 Mar 1952
John W. Gardner, 74, Christian county farmer, was found dead about 6 p.m.
yesterday a quarter of a mile from his farm home, apparently after suffering a heart
attack. Mr. Gardner spent most of his life in the Clever community and was a member of
the Clever Methodist Church. He leaves a half brother, Alsie Gardner of Creve Coeur,
Mo., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be under the direction of
Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.
Gardner, L. Emery
Jan 1884 - 6 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of James & Artelia (Hythe) Gardner; married 4 Sep 1910 Anna Farmer Feb
1887 - 25 Nov 1961]
L. Emery Gardner, 86, Ozark, died at 10:44 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6. at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. after a long illness. Mr. Gardner, a member of Sparta Christian
Church, lived most of his life in Christian County. He operated a general store in Oldfield
until his retirement in 1956. He had lived in Ozark since 1966. Surviving are a son, E. J.
Gardner, Owensville, and a brother Alfred Gardner, Sparta. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Everett McCauley officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Gardner, Lena Isabell 22 Nov 1877 - 7 Sep 1965 CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: married Elmer E. Gardner]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Isabell Gardner, 87, of
Rogersville will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Kelley-Ferrel Chapel here with the Rev.
Paul Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Gardner died at
2:35 a.m. Tuesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Illa May Eakins, Rogersville, after a
long illness. Surviving are four sons, Adren and Burtell, Marionville, Clyde, Salina, Kan,

and Marion, McKenney, Kan.; 19 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and a great,
great grandchild.
Gardner, Lewis H. 4 Aug 1911 - 7 Jul 1971 CCR 15 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: Son of William & Margaret (Richardson) Gardner; married Ester Lucile
Anderson]
Graveside services for Lewis H. Gardner, 59, of Ozark were at 10 a.m. Saturday
in Oldfield Cemetery with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was under direction of
Harris. Mr. Gardner died Wednesday night, July 7, of an apparent self-inflicted shotgun.
Mr. Gardner had been a resident of the Oldfield community most of his life and had
moved to Ozark in August of 1970. He was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Lucile; a son, Gerald Lee Gardner, Joplin; two daughters,
Mrs. Betty Archer, Ozark and Mrs. Laetta Westall, Oswego, Kan.; a brother, Herle
Gardner, Oldfield; a sister, Mrs. Helen Armstrong, Oldfield; 13 grandchildren and one
great grandchild.
Gardner, Lillie May (Brown) 14 Oct 1878 - 29 Sep 1967 CCR 5 Oct 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie May Gardner, 88, Ozark. were at 3:30 p.m,.
Sunday in the Dunnegan Baptist Church with the Rev. E. E. Jackson and Rev. Max
Edmondson officiating, Burial was in Humansville Cemetery. Mrs. Gardner died at 7:30
a.m. Friday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark where she had been a patient two
months. She is the widow of Amos Gardner who died seven years ago. A longtime
resident of Hickory and Polk Counties and a resident of Ozark the past three years, Mrs.
Gardner was a member of the Dunnegan Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
V. L. Stanley, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Katie Miller, Marshall; a son, Lon Brown, Chickasha,
Okla.; a granddaughter, Mrs. Marvin Allen of Ozark and two great grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Tillery of Humansville.
Gardner, Lonnie Eugene “Gene” 11 Apr 1938 - 21 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Richard Elmer & Georgia M. (Dodds) Gardner; married Donnie Kay 1941
- 2000 who married second Arthur Leroy Raper]
L. E. “Gene” Gardner, 31, died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 in his home in
Oldfield after an illness of almost two years. Mr. Gardner, an Air Force veteran, was a
minister for the Church of Christ and had served churches in Bradleyville, Highlandville,
Plainview, Marshfield and Sparta before he became ill. He is survived by his wife,
Donnie Kay; two sons, Mark and Stephen; a daughter, Michelle; his father, R. E. Gardner
of Oldfield; a sister, Mrs. Wanda Horton of Rogersville and his grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alf Gardner of Oldfield, in whose home he was reared. Graveside services were at
10:30 a.m. Friday at Oldfield Cemetery with C. E. Feeney officiating, Burial was under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gardner, Lucille Annis (Glidewell) 20 Aug 1913 - 10 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of William Davis & LaVada (Stiffler) Glidewell; married 31 Oct 1931
Ishmael W. “Jack” Gardner]
Lucille Annis Gardner went to her heavenly home October 10, 2002. She was
born August 20, 1913, the daughter of William Davis & LaVada (Stiffler) Glidewell. As

a young girl she accepted Christ and was a Charter member of Wilson Creek Baptist
Church. Lucille married Ishmael W. “Jack” Gardner on October 31, 1931. They raised
their family in Battlefield, Missouri area. Her husband, infant daughter Marcella and
great-granddaughters Cassie McPherson and Kendall Dalton, four brothers and two
sisters preceded her in death. She is survived by her sons and their wives; Leo & Vaunda
Gardner, Lendsie & Betty Gardner, Archie & Monica Gardner, and Jim & Sharon
Gardner. Grandchildren: Brenda Gardner, Mark Gardner and sons Rance & Zane; Cindy
and Rick Osburn; Greg and Angie Gardner and son Garrett; LaVada Mooneyham; Tim
and Debbie Gardner and children Aubrey and Luke; Angie and Brian Dalton and
daughters McKenzie and Kylee; Brian and Christie Lowrance and son Mason, Jennifer
Bishop and daughters Alexis and Brooke; and Jamie and Scott Lucera, brothers Albert J.
and Vernie Glidewell and wife Verbalee, sister-in-law Virgie Glidewell and a host of
family and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday October 12, 2002 in the
Meadors Chapel, Republic with internment to follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation
for family and friends will be held at the Chapel from 7-9 p.m. on Friday. Abbreviated
obituary published in Springfield News-Leader, October 12, 2002. Contributed by
Brenda Gardner.
Gardner, Lula (Rogers) 1 Aug 1890 - 6 Aug 1978
Services for Mrs. Lula Rogers Gardner, 88, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Boyd and James Gardner officiating.
Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery. Mrs. Gardner died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of the Clever First
Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Blonde, Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Luce,
Clever; a brother, Freddie Rogers, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Reda Davis, Clever, and Mrs.
Marie Pain, Aurora; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will be
in the funeral home from 6:30-8:30 tonight.
Funeral Card: LULA (Rogers) GARDNER Aug.1, 1890 - Aug. 6, 1978 FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD Clever-First Baptist Church August 8, 1978 at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING CLERGYMAN Rev. Howard Boyd and James Gardner
PALLBEARERS Jay Luce, Glen Sanders, Clyde Rogers, Harold Rogers, Ishmal
Gardner, Lindsie Gardner HONORARY PALLBEARERS Bruce Davis and George
Curry FINAL RESTING PLACE Delaware Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL homes.
Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Gardner, Margaret “Maggie” (Richardson) 7 Apr 1885 - 15 Jul 1975 OH 10 Jul 1975
p8
[Note: Daughter of Samp & ? (?) Richardson; married 24 Aug 1900 William A. Gardner
1881 - 1941]
OLDFIELD - Mrs. Maggie Gardner, 90, Oldfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Saturday in
Oldfield at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Helen Armstrong, after a long illness. She was
a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community and a member of Oldfield Church of Christ.
Besides her daughter, she is survived by a son, Herle E. Gardner, Sparta; 11
grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Services for Mrs.
Maggie Gardner, 90, Oldfield were at - 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Oldfield Church of Christ

here with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gardner, Marion Richard 7 Nov 1878 - 2 Jan 1968
Marion R. Gardner, 89, a lifelong resident of the Battlefield area, died at 5:30
p.m. Tuesday in Cox Rest Home, Republic, after a lingering illness. Mr. Gardner was a
veteran of the Spanish American War. Surviving are a son, Ishmael (Jack) Gardner,
Route 1, Brookline; a step-daughter, Mrs. Flo Howe, Oxnard, Calif.; a brother, Walter,
Springfield; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be
announced by Cantrell of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1968 in the margin.
Gardner, Mary Joan (Casey) 2 Nov 1928 - 3 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of James Patrick & Bethena (Calloway) Casey; married 18 Dec 1949
Ronald B. Gardner]
Mary Joan Gardner, 74, Sparta, died March 3, 2003, in her home. She was born
November 2, 1928, in Independence, the daughter of James Patrick and Bethena
Calloway Casey. On December 18, 1949, she and Ronald B. Gardner were married.
Gardner was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in
Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Ronald; six children, Ronnie Gardner, Atwater,
Calif., Donnie Gardner, Monroe, Mich., Susan Gardner, Ashland, Jeff Kelly, Pleasant
Valley, Lori Ann Gardner, Ozark, and James Patrick Gardner, of the home; 15
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Jane Noblett. She was preceded in
death by two children, Danny Weir, and Linda Chambless; a brother, Jack Casey; and a
grandchild. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. March 6, 2003, in St. Joseph The Worker
Catholic Church with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial followed in Weaver
Cemetery, St. Joseph The Worker Section.
Gardner, Maud Martha (Bader) 10 Jan 1897 - 13 Dec 1990 OH 20 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of William & Frances Bader; married 11 Apr 1915 CCM Marion
Richard Gardner 7 Nov 1878 - 2 Jan 1968]
Maud Martha Gardner, 93, Clever, died Thursday morning, Dec. 13, 1990 in
Aurora Nursing Center. A longtime resident of Clever, she was born Jan, 10, 1897 to
William and Frances Bader. She was a member of Jamesville Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Marion, and four children. Survivors include her 10
children; six daughters, Gladys Moore, Republic, Mary Gold, Marionville, Edith Teal,
Springfield, Leona Chilcutt, Marionville, Aileen Tichnor, Des Moines, Iowa, and Isabelle
Merritt, Crane; four sons, Francis Gardner, Winston, Ore., William "Tom" Gardner,
Bazine, Kan., Clifford Gardner, Republic, and Oliver Gardner, Kansas City; a sister,
Mabel Eutsler, Ash Grove; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and numerous friends. Services were Sunday
in Harris Colonial Chapel, 205 North Main, Nixa. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery,
south of Nixa.
Gardner, Odell J. 17 Aug 1928 – 4 Feb 2000 CCH-N 16 Feb 2000

[Son of Jackson Fernando & Bonnie Agnes (Smith) Gardner; married Anne]
Odell J. Gardner, born in Pedelo, Mo., on August 17, 1928 and passed away on
Feb. 4, 2000, in Yuma, Arizona. Odell retired as CMSGT from the USAF in 1973 after
26 years of service. He later retired from the US Post Office. He is survived by his wife
Anne of the home, and four children, his daughter Melissa and her husband Dwight
Rogers of Kimberling City, his son Odell Jr. of Ogden, Utah, daughter Vicki and her
husband Dale Savage of Ogden, Utah and the youngest daughter Cathy and her husband
Keith Procter of Rogersville. He has seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is
also survived by his sisters, Lucille Stoll of Fordland and Gaileen Caswell of San Diego,
CA. Odell and Anna have spent their winters since retiring in Yuma, Arizona where he
enjoyed volleyball, golf and his many friends. He was a member of the Fordland Church
of Christ and attended Fifth Avenue Church of Christ in Yuma . Odell was much loved
and will be missed by many. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February
12 at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial following with military honors at
Springhill Cemetery in Rogersville.
Gardner, Oliver C. 17 Feb 1934 - 1 Sep 2004
SN-L 3 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Marion Christopher & Maude (Bader) Gardner]
Oliver C. Gardner, 70, passed away at 9:18 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004, in
Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Jamesville, Mo., to
Marion Christopher and Maude (Bader) Gardner. He was a Nixa High School graduate
and was active in planning for the school's 100th Anniversary celebration. Oliver served
his country in the U.S. Army in the 8th Army Headquarters, U.N. Command, Seoul,
Korea. He retired from Knopke Brothers Contractors Supply, Kansas City, Mo., after 42
years of service. At that time, he returned to the family farm southeast of Clever, where
he enjoyed gardening and country living. He was co-administrator of the Jamesville
Cemetery. His parents, three sisters, and two brothers preceded him in death. He is
survived by three brothers, Francis Gardner, Rathdrum, Idaho, William T. Gardner, Mt.
Vernon, Mo., and Clifford Gardener, Republic, Mo.; five sisters, Mary Ella Gold,
Marionville, Mo., Edith Teal, Springfield, Mo., Leona Chilcutt, Marionville, Mo., Aileen
Tichenor, Mission, Kan., and Isabelle Merritt, Crane, Mo.; nieces, nephews; and special
friends, Duane and Margie Clark, Crane, Mo. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 4, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home Chapel, Clever, Mo., with Rev. Leeroye Maples
officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today
in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society.
AND
Gardner, Oliver C. 17 Feb 1934 - 1 Sep 2004
CCH-N 15 Sept 2004
Oliver C. Gardner, Clever, 70, died at 9:18 a.m., Sept. 1, 2004, in the Christian
Health Care, Republic. He was the son of Marion Christopher and Maude (Bader)
Gardner and was born February 17, 1934 in Jamesville, Mo. Oliver was a Nixa High
School graduate and had been active in the planning of the school's 100th Anniversary
Celebration. He served his country in the U.S. Army, in the 8th Army Headquarters, U.S.
Command, Seoul, Korea. He retired from Knopke Brothers Contractors Supply, Kansas
City, Mo., after 42 years of service. At that time he returned to the family farm southeast
of Clever, where he enjoyed gardening and country living. He was co-administrator of
the Jamesville Cemetery. His parents, three sisters, and two brothers preceded him in

death. He is survived by three brothers, Francis Gardner, Rathdrum, Idaho; William T.
Gardner, Mt. Vernon, Mo.; and Clifford Gardner, Republic, Mo.; five sisters, Mary Ella
Gold, Marionville, Mo.; Edith Teal, Springfield, Mo.; Leona Chilcutt, Marionville, Mo.;
Aileen Tichenor, Mission, Kan.; and Isabelle Merritt, Crane, Mo.; nieces, nephews ad
special friends, Duane and Margie Clark, Crane, Mo.
Funeral services were held at
10 a.m. Sept. 4 in Meadors Funeral Home Chapel, Clever, Mo., with Rev. Leeroye
Maples officiating. Burial followed in Jamesville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society or the Jamesville Cemetery, P.O. Box 288, Clever, Mo.,
65631.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Gardner, Ollie A. (Robertson) Phillips Aug 1881 - 18 May 1981 CCR 25 May 1961
[Note: Daughter of William & Sarah (Gray) Robertson; married first 22 Mar 1905 Jesse
Phillips who died before 1910 census and was father of daughter Jessie Flo (Phillips)
Howe born 1906; married second 14 Jul 1913 Marion Gardner . Sister of Fred W.
Robertson 27 May 1883 - 9 Mar 1949.]
Services for Mrs. Ollie Gardner, 79, who died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday at her home,
Route 2, Republic were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel of Clever with the Rev. R. W.
Forbis officiating. Burial was in Lindsey Chapel Cemetery at Republic. Mrs. Gardner
was a lifelong resident of Greene and Christian Counties and a member of the Wilson
Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Flo
Howe of Oxnard, Cal.; one step-son, I. M. Gardner of Brookline, five grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren.
Gardner, Raymond C. 16 Oct 1919 - 17 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988
[Note: married Louise M. Stephens]
Raymond C. Gardner, 68, of Billings, died Sunday in his home after a short
illness. Services for Mr. Gardner were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Meadors Chapel,
Billings, with the Rev. Maurice Pond officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Gardner was a retired employee of Vermillion Wood Products of Billings. His survivors
include three brothers; Robert, Fred, and Willie, all of Billings; a sister, Anna Lee
Wilkins, Mountain Home, Arkansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Gardner, Raymond R. Oct 1892 - 7 Nov 1961 CCR 9 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Son of John H. & Ida M. (Compton) Gardner; all censuses give 1892 birthdate, but
tombstone and obit say 1895]
Funeral services for Raymond R. Gardner, 66, of Nixa who died Tuesday at his
home were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, in the Nixa Baptist Church with the Rev. Baptist
Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in the Glenn Cemetery
under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Gardner, a member of the Nixa Baptist Church,
is survived by his wife, Elva, and three brothers, Bernice of Nixa, Frank of Kansas City
and William of 2755 Stewart in Springfield.
Gardner, Richard E. 30 Aug 1915 - 31 Oct 1976 OH 4 Nov 1976 p6
[Note: married Gladys Wilma Tuck]
SPARTA - Services for Richard E. Gardner, 61, Sparta, were at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel of Ozark with Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Gardner

Cemetery near Oldfield. Mr. Gardner died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the MediCenter in
Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Gardner was a retired carpenter and painter, He was a
WWII Army veteran and a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include his
wife, Gladys of the home; three brothers, Glen of Branson, Lester of the state of
California and Paul of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Mae Harvill, Branson and eight
grandchildren,
AND
Gardner, Richard E. 30 Aug 1915 - 31 Oct 1976
Services for Richard E. Gardner, 61, Sparta, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at
Harris Chapel of Ozark with Tom Smith officiating. Burial will be in Gardner Cemetery
near Oldfield. Mr. Gardner died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Medi-Center in Springfield
after a long illness. Mr. Gardner was a retired carpenter and painter. He was a WW II
Army veteran and a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife,
Gladys, of the home; three brothers, Glen, of Branson, Lester, of the state of California,
and Paul, of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Mae Harvill, Branson; and eight grandchildren.
(Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 1 November 1976)
Gardner, Ronald David 16 Jun 1952 - 6 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Jack & Clara Gardner]
Ronald David Gardner, 36, of Nixa, died at 2:38 a.m. June 6 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Gardner were June 8 in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with James Reimer and Paul Bellington officiating. Interment followed in
Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Mr. Gardner was a member of Hollister Baptist Church.
He is survived by a son. Matthew, and a daughter, Molly, both of Branson; his parents,
Jack and Clara, Nixa; two brothers, Kerry and Mark, both of Nixa; and a foster sister,
Deborah Eubanks, Wichita, Kansas.
Gardner, Sam T.
4 Jan 1889 - 4 Aug 1964 CCR 20 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: married Edith Pearl Gardner]
Sam T. Gardner, 75, a longtime resident of Highlandville died at 7:55 a.m. Friday,
Aug. 14 in Baptist Hospital in Springfield, where he had been a patient several days.
Death followed a lingering illness. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist
Church. Survivors include a son, Eugene, Overland Park, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Neva
Smith, Ozark and Mrs. Eva Glossip, Highlandville; a brother, Melvin, Osceola, and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Highlandville Baptist church
with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gardner, Walter L. 4 May 1890 - 19 Dec 1979
Funeral Card: In memory of Walter L. Gardner, born May 4, 1890, Ozark,
Missouri, found eternal reward December 19,1979, Springfield, Missouri SERVICES
Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Chapel 1:00 P.M. Friday, December 21, 1979 MUSIC BY
Donna Cole OFFICIATING Rev. Paul Reed ESCORTS Marion Sanders, Steve Phillips,
Lindsie Gardner, Leroy Hedgpeth, Leo Gardner, Jimmy Gardner INTERMENT
Delaware Cemetery. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner. “Would you boys
like to hear a song? How about Red Wing?” (The only song he knew how to play).

Gardner, William Ivan 30 Apr 1907 - 10 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: Son of Lewis & Elizabeth Gertrude “Lizzie“ (Roper) Gardner; married before
1930 CCM census Nellie]
Harper, Kansas - William Irvan Gardner, 70, former resident of Christian County,
passed away Tuesday, May 10, in the Veteran’s Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. Interment in
West Haven Gardens, Wichita, Kansas, Saturday, May 14. Survivors include: Widow,
Nellie of the home. Sons, Richard Gardner, Dennison, Texas, Robert Gardner, Harper,
Kansas. One daughter, Joyce Reed, Rose Hill, Kansas, and 13 grandchildren
Gardner, William M., Rev. 1873 - 19 Jul 1947 CCR 24 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: married Rosa]
Rev. William M. Gardner, 74, a retired Methodist minister and farmer of
Washburn community, died Saturday night in Purvis hospital in Cassville, after an illness
of three weeks. Until about three years ago, he was a pastor in the Republic and Billings
vicinity from where he went to Greenfield. Survivors are his wife, Rosa; three sons,
Herschel and Otto of California and Herbert of Cassville; nine daughters, Mrs. Jerry
Wade and Mrs. Walter Blades of Republic, Mrs. Lloyd Shinn of California, Mrs. Clyde
Wade of Republic, Mrs. Frank Schmidt and Mrs. Orville Batson, both of Billings, Mrs.
Earl Williams and Mrs. Roland Williams of Washburn and Mrs. Lyman Dempsey of
Exeter; 30 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Wade
chapel near Republic at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon with burial in the cemetery there
under direction of the Culver Funeral Home of Cassville.
Gardner, William M. 14 Jan 1914 - 23 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: Son of John H. & Ida M. (Compton) Gardner; married 26 Aug 1933 Viola R.
Harris 10 Mar 1914 - 15 Apr 1998]
NIXA - Services for William M. Gardner, 63, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Riverdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Glenn
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Gardner died at 4:30 a.m. Friday at his
home of an apparent heart attack. He was a building contractor and a member of
Riverdale Baptist church where he served as a deacon for 24 years. He is survived by his
wife, Viola R.; a daughter, Mrs. Bettie Holland, Springfield; a brother, Dr. John F.
Gardner, Nixa and three grandchildren.
AND
Gardner, William M. 14 Jan 1914 - 23 Sep 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p10
We wish to extend our thanks and deep gratitude to our friends, neighbors and
relatives for the prayers, flowers and food. We love all of you. God Bless. Viola
Gardner, Don and Bettie Holland. Bill, Stacy and Dana.
Gardner, Wilma Faye (Goodwin) 7 Nov 1938 - 29 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Daughter of Oscar Lee & Verba Goodwin; married 22 Jun 1976 Clarence G.
Gardner]
Wilma Faye Gardner, 61, of Nixa, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 29,
2000, at Cox North Medical Center, Springfield, MO. She was born on Monday,
November 7, 1938, in Ongo, Missouri, the daughter of Oscar Lee and Verba Goodwin.

On June 22, 1976, Wilma was united in marriage to Clarence G. Gardner in Waynesville,
Missouri. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist faith. She, also, enjoyed
membership in the Non-Commissioned Officer's Wives Association of the U.S. Army.
Wilma loved to fish and spend time with her family. She was preceded in death by her
father. She is survived by her husband, Clarence G. Gardner, of the home, three sons;
Gregory Gardner, Springfield, MO., Brian Clark, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and David
Clark, Colorado Springs, Colorado; a daughter; Marilyn Clark, her mother; Verba
Goodwin, three brothers; Alvin Lee, Kenneth Lee, and Jerry Alfred Lee, all of
Springfield, MO.; two sisters; Shirley Crouch, Bolivar, MO.; and Alice Lee of
Springfield, MO; eight grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Graveside
services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2000, at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield, MO. With the Reverend Darrell Hinds officiating. Services were under the
care of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, MO. No formal visitation was held. In lieu of
flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri
Chapter, 2021 S. Waverly Ave., #100, Springfield, MO 65804-2417. www.legacy.com.
Garges, Arnold E. 13 Aug 1918 - 4 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1 & & OH 8 Jun 1972
p6
[Note: Son of John E. & Alice Garges]
OZARK - Arnold E. Garges, 53, of Highlandville, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday at St.
John’s Hospital of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Garges was a native of Omaha, Neb. and
moved to the area from Little Falls, Minn. in 1950. A veteran of World War II, her was a
dairy farmer. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine; two sons, Gary A. Garges and
Douglas E, Garges, both of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Glenda Springer of Nixa;
two brothers, Gale Garges of Springfield and Dale Garges of Pomona, Calif.; three
sisters, Mrs. Ruth Church of Springfield, Mrs. Verna McCann if Seattle, Wash, and Miss
Opal Garges of Denver; and four grandchildren. Closed casket funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday at the Harris Chapel here, with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery.
Garland, Alice Erma (Hall) Bowen Pearce 27 Apr 1916 - 4 Mar 2004 SN-L 5 Mar
2004
[Note: Daughter of James Allen & Mabel Shertz (Sherd) Hall; married first Edward L.
Bowen; married second Lawrence W. “Bip” Pearce 31 May 1903 - 16 May 1970;
married third Everett “Gabby” Garland 15 Sep 1914 - 6 Apr 1991]
Alice Erma (Hall) Garland, 87, died at 2:22 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and
a brother, James Mervin Hall. She was married three times, first to Edward L. Bowen,
then Lawrence W. "Bip" Pearce, and finally to Everett Garland, all of whom have
preceded her in death. She is survived by her son, James F. Bowen and his wife, Betty L.,
and their three daughters, Sherry Wortham and Vicky Hogue, all of Heath, Texas, and
Terri Bowen of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. There are five great-grandchildren, all of Heath,
Texas: Cody Merritt, Chad Merritt, Terra Thomas, Travis Thomas and Jacob Hogue. She
was born on her Grandfather Hall's homestead on the Christian/Stone County line on
April 27, 1916, the daughter of James Allen and Mabel Shertz (Sherd) Hall. Her family
later moved to Brown Springs, where they operated a general store and she attended

school, taught by her mother. When she was twelve, her father was elected county clerk
and they moved to Galena, where she graduated salutatorian of her high school class,
after her first marriage. She and her first husband started a general store in Clever in the
middle of the Depression. Both the store and marriage failed. Her parents joined her in
the store after which she married Bip, and moved to the farm. It didn't take her long to
add running water to the house, including an inside bathroom, and to switch the wood
burning cook stove for kerosene. In 1946, they sold the store and with her share of the
proceeds, she purchased the "Joe Pearce" place. She then began a career of various
ventures. She was a farmer's wife, raising chickens, cooking for threshing crews, etc. She
sold women's fine fashions at Heers, Billie's Dress Shop, and Joseph and Sons. She ran
unsuccessfully for Christian County public office. She was active in the local and state
Parent Teachers Association. She obtained a real estate license and tried selling real
estate. She and her brother started another general store in Clever. She belonged to the
Eastern Star and was a member of Clever United Methodist Church from the cradle to the
grave. She and Bip traded his family farm around 1965 to Damon Hedgpeth in exchange
for his building their house on ZZ. After caring for Bip during his fight with terminal
cancer, her mother moved in with her. She cared for her in the Pearce home during her
mother's extended bedfast illness and while working in Springfield, thereby continuing
the Hall tradition of taking care of their own. After her mother's death, she met and
married "Gabby," her third husband, and she finally got to enjoy "retirement." She was
notorious for getting lost while traveling, even in Springfield, where she and Bip never
figured out how to get to his brother's house on Kickapoo from National in one try. Erma
always loved to play cards, first pinochle with her father. She later became addicted to
bridge. No friend or event superseded a bridge game. She felt the same way about pool
until she physically could not play. She will be disappointed in heaven if there is no
bridge or pool. Erma was like Will Rogers in not finding anyone she didn't like; it is
doubtful, however, he treated everyone with the same benevolence she extended to those
she touched. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Clever
United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Clever United Methodist Church Building Fund or the
Mt. Carmel Cemetery Association.
Garland, Basil Ray 20 Aug 1937 - 14 Dec 2002 CCH-N 25 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Howard & Vada Garland; married Genevieve]
Basil Ray Garland, 65, Seymour, died Dec. 14, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Garland retired from Dayco Products, Inc.,
with 35 years employment He was a past president Local No. 662 Steelworkers Union,
Springfield. He graduated from Ava High School in 1955, where he was known as an
outstanding football player. As a young man he attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church,
Dogwood. Gardner loved to hunt and owned two coyote pens at Dogwood that were
enjoyed by many friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Keith Ray.
Survivors include his wife, Genevieve, Ozark; mother, Veda, Republic; father, Howard,
Springfield; two daughters, Cecilia Garland and Melinda Roller, Ozark; one stepdaughter, JaDonna Rice and husband Wayne, Ozark; four sisters, Joleen King and

husband John, Republic, Gwen Coil and husband Charles, Rockford, Ill., Patricia Garland
and Don, Springfield, Gaytha Garland, Republic, one special cousin, L.D. Garland and
wife Joella, Hartville; three granddaughters, Dandy Robinson, Candy Roller, and Tonya
Applegate; one grandson, Jeremy Applegate; three great-grandchildren and several other
very close relatives and friends. He is also survived by Neta Gray, Seymour, a very
special friend for many years. Services were held at 2 p.m., Dec. 17, at Clinkingbeard
Chapel, Ava, with burial in the Dogwood Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m.,
Dec. 16, in the funeral home.
Garland, Everett "Gabby" 15 Sep 1914 - 6 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: married 29 May 1939 Geraldine Miller who died 20 Jun 1974; married second
Alice Erma (Hall) Pearce Bowen 27 Apr 1916 - 4 Mar 2004]
Everett "Gabby" Garland, 76, Billings, died at 11:44 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 1991,
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, where he had been a patient since last
Thursday, following several months of ill health. He was born in Cassville Sept. 15,
1914. He was a former resident of Monett and Republic, moving to Billings in 1979. He
was an avid fisherman and gardener. He had been an employee of Frisco Railways for 38
years before retiring. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, First Baptist Church, Monett, and attended the Clever United Methodist
Church. He was a member of Brotherhood of Railway Car Men of America No. 667, and
the Springfield Elks Lodge No. 409. He married Geraldine Miller May 29, 1939, in
Greenfield. She preceded him in death June 20, 1974. A daughter, Ginger Bowen, also
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Erma Pearce Garland,
whom, he married in Republic in October 1979; two sons, Jerry Garland, Colorado
Springs, and Everett "Buddy" Garland Jr., Monett; a stepson, James F. Bowen, Rockwall,
Texas; a daughter, Melody Marlatt, Sarcoxie; four sisters, Teddy Ferguson, Titusville,
Fla., Ruth Perry, St. Louis, Jean, state of New Jersey, and Florence, Palm Springs, Fla.;
nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday morning in
Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial was in
Monett IOOF Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Garner, Elwyn Elmer
15 Jun 1913 - 8 Oct 1960 CCR 13 Oct 1960 p5
[Note: Son of Ray E. & Adah E. (Nichols) Garner; married Vinnie Lorene (McKee)
Howard 1 Aug 1954]
Funeral services for Elwyn E. Garner, 47, a farmer of the Highlandville
community who died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after
suffering a heart attack at his home were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Chaffin Funeral
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Vennie; two step-daughters, Mrs. Donald Whitlock
and Mrs., Charlene Howard, both of Highlandville; one brother, Bill Gardner of Ozark
and two sisters, Mrs. Marion Press of Ozark and Mrs. Steven Leer of the State of
Washington.
Garner, Leon Roy 16 Aug 1925 - 16 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
Leon Roy Carrier, 63, of Mount Vernon, died at 11:30 p.m. May 16 in his home
from an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Garner were held May 19 in Life First

Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Wadley officiating. Burial was in Mount Vernon's city
cemetery under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home. Born Aug. 16, 1925 in
Mount Vernon, Mr. Garner wits a lifelong resident of the Mount Vernon community. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, and was a veteran of World
War II, having served with the U.S. Army. Mr. Garner retired from the Carnation Can
Company in 1987 after .serving 44 years as a machine operator. He had shown horses
with his son for 35 years. Mr. Garner was married Nov. 29, 1943, in Mount Vernon to
Nyanzia Welsh, and she survives. Also surviving are his son, Roy Lee Garner,
Springfield; two daughters, Barbara Kay Sexton, Ozark, Brenda Sue Lawmaster. Mount
Vernon; two brothers, Bob, Mount Vernon, and Emery, Kansas City; a sister, Goldan
Schnake, Mount Vernon, and five granddaughters. Memorial contributions are suggested
to the, American Heart Association.
Garner, Viola May (Beach) Tummons 26 Apr 1918 - 10 Jan 2005 SN-L 10 Jan 2005
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North, Springfield, with the Revs. Ron Lilly and Steve Greer officiating.
Gospel hymns will be provided by nieces and nephews. Visitation will be today, Jan. 9,
from 7 to 9 p.m. at Greenlawn North. Final resting place will be at Brighton Methodist
Cemetery, Brighton, following funeral services. Viola Beach Tummons Garner was born
April 26, 1918, at Chadwick, the eldest daughter of Everett and Bertha Beach. She passed
away Jan. 7, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. in Buffalo after a short illness at the age of 86 years. She
is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Jerry Harness of Buffalo;
granddaughter Judy Pinkley and husband Kent, and their three children, Ryan, Kyle and
Katie; stepdaughter Janet Dooley and her son, Steve Androtti, of Springfield; two sisters
and four brothers, Vesta and husband Elgin Miller, Virgie Dixon, Ray Beach, Rex Beach
and wife Ann, all of Springfield, and Carl James Beach and wife Sharon of Willard;
several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and family. She was preceded in death
by her parents; two brothers, Robert and Raymond; two spouses, Carl Tummons of
Brighton, and Nolan Garner of Springfield; and one grandson, Jimmy Lawson of
Brighton.
Garnsey, Tanya Sue 15 Feb 1974 - 4 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Kathy Garnsey]
Tanya Sue Garnsey, 19, Bruner, died Tuesday, May 4, 1993 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Feb. 15, 1974 in Newport Beach,
Calif., the daughter of John and Kathy Garnsey. Tanya and her family moved to Bruner
from Laguna Hills, Calif., in 1987. During her high school years she was active in
volleyball, softball and cheerleading. She graduated from Sparta High School in 1992 and
was attending Missouri College of Cosmetology North in Springfield. Survivors include
her parents, John and Kathy Garnsey, Bruner; a brother, Brent Michael Garnsey, also of
Bruner; her grandparents, Lewis William and Flora Mae Garnsey, Ava; an aunt, Flora
Opal, Ava; and a cousin, Tracey Opal, also of Ava. Services were held Friday, May 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Mark Moss officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tanya Garnsey Memorial
established at Sparta High School.

Garoutte, Anna Clay (Fugitt) 14 Feb 1878 - 15 Jan 1974
MARIONVILLE....Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Clay Garoutte, 95, of
Marionville will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Bradford Surridge Chapel with the Rev. Paul
Rundel officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings. Mrs. Garoutte died
at 2 a.m. Wednesday in the Aurora Community Hospital where she had been a patient 11
weeks. A longtime resident of Marionville, Mrs. Garoutte was a member of the Baptist
Church. Surviving are three sons; Murl and Paul Garoutte, both of Marionville, and
Victor Gray of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Mayberry of Hanna City, Illinois and
Mrs. Sarah Ellis, of Crane; 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, January 3, 1974} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Garoutte, Benjamin H. 3 Sep 1888 - 29 Jan 1956 CCR 2 Feb 1956 p1
[Note: married Carrie Myrtle Guthrie 21 Feb 1883 - 4 Dec 1962]
Funeral services for Benjamin H. Garoutte, 67 of Clever, who died January 29 at
a Springfield hospital were held Wednesday afternoon at the Clever Methodist Church,
with Rev. Kenneth Bunting officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie
Guthrie Garoutte, one son, Tony Garoutte of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Kincade
and Mrs. Iva Welch, both of Clever; four grandchildren, four brothers, George Garoutte
of Billings; J. W. Garoutte of Afton, Okla., Mark Garoutte of Crane and Tom Garoutte of
Ozark.
Garoutte, Carrie Myrtle (Guthrie) 21 Feb 1883 - 4 Dec 1962 CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Andrew & Margaret A. (Estes) Guthrie; married Benjamin
H. Garoutte 3 Sep 1888 - 29 Jan 1956]
Mrs. Carrie Myrtle Garoutte, 79, died Tuesday morning at her home in Clever.
She was a longtime resident of the Clever community. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs.
Lois Kinkade, Clever and Mrs. Iva Welch, Clever; one son, Tony Garoutte, Clever; five
grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Edith Estes
and Mrs. Bertha Mitchell, both of Springfield and a great grandchild. Services will be at 2
p.m. today in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Garoutte, Charley L.Apr 1894 - 14 Mar 1962
CCR 15 Mar 1963 p8
[Note: Son of Robert S. & Dora (Jones) Garoutte; mar/2 1933 Logie (Little) Davis]
Charley L. Garoutte, 67, of Billings died at 9 p.m. Wednesday in the Aurora
Community Hospital after a long illness. A resident of Billings most of his life, he
formerly resided in Carthage and Springfield, He was a member of the Billings Methodist
Church. Survivors are his wife, Logie; a son, Charles of Santa Ana, Calif.; a daughter,
Mrs. Lorene Goldsmith, Garden Grove, Calif.; a step-son, Vernon David, Cincinnati; two
stepdaughters, Mrs. Glen Rauch of Billings and Mrs. Pat Ward of Nixa; three brothers,
Carl of Oklahoma City, Uel of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Louie of Lawton, Okla,.; four
sisters, Mrs. Horace Guinn of Carterville, Mrs. Frank Frost of Carthage, Mrs. Pearl
Schmidt of Springfield and Mrs. Godfrey Klampferer of Santa Maria, Calif.; four

grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Harris of Billings.
Garoutte, George L. 1871 - 21 Feb 1949 CCR 24 Feb 1949
[Note: married Ina]
Funeral services for George L. Garoutte, 77, who died Monday, Feb. 21, in a
Springfield hospital, where he had been a patient for six weeks, were held Wednesday
afternoon at the Maples-Harris funeral chapel. Rev. Howard Farris officiated and burial
was in Kerr cemetery. He was born in Greene county but had resided most of his life in
the Billings community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ina Garoutte of Billings; two
daughters, Mrs. Minnie Seay of Hollister and Mrs. Dorothy Amann of Minneapolis; three
sons, Jess of Kansas City, Orrie of Sudan, TX, and Fred of Los Angeles; two brothers;
two sisters, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Garoutte, Logie (Little) Davis 26 Feb 1895 - 22 Feb 1976 OH 26 Feb 1976 p7
[Note: Daughter of James W. & Martha A. (Dean) Little; married Arby E. Davis 29 Dec
1894 - 2 Nov 1930; married 21 Mar 1933 Charlie Garoutte]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Logie Garoutte, 80, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Meadors Chapel here with the Revs. David Beckerdite officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever. Mrs. Garoutte. a member of the Billings.
Methodist Church, died at 8:20 a.m. Sunday in Aurora Community Hospital after a long
illness. Surviving are a son, Vernon Davis, Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs.
Kathleen Rauch, Billings, and Mrs. Louis Ward, Nixa; two brothers, Floyd and Onis
Little, both of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Belle Hale and Mrs Bertha Meacheam, both of
Clever and Mrs. Lou Davis, state of California; eight grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Garoutte, Tony 16 Aug 1908 - 21 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Carrie M. (Guthrie) Garoutte; married Hester Fern (?) Ghan]
Tony Garoutte, 56, of Clever, died about 1:30 a.m. Sunday while enroute to Burge
Protestant Hospital at Springfield. According to a funeral home spokesman, Mr. Garoutte
has been suffering from influenza and from a heart condition. He is survived by his wife,
Hester; a stepson, Bill Ghan, Golden City; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Kincade, and Mrs. Iva
Welch, both of Clever and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Clever Methodist Church, of which Mr. Garoutte was a member, with burial in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Garoutte, Walker 1867 - May 1961
Walker Garoutte, 92, longtime resident of the Billings and Marionville
communities died at 10 p.m. Wednesday in Burge Protestant Hospital following a lengthy
illness. He is survived by his wife, Anna Clay; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Maberry,
Hannah City, Illinois and Mrs. Sarah Ellis of Crane; four sons, Leslie, Paul and Murl all
of Marionville, and Victor Gray of Denver, Colorado; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Brown,
Billings, Mrs. Fannie McGill, Aurora and Mrs. Harvey Willis, of California; 12
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Services were to be held this afternoon in the

Bradford-Surridge Chapel with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, May 12, 1961} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Garoutte, Walker 1868 - 10 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
[Note: married first Amanda M. Walker and married second Anna Fuggitt]
Services for Walker Garoutte, 92, longtime resident of Billings and Marionville
communities who died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Burge Protestant Hospital
following a lengthy illness were at 3 p.m. Friday in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel with
the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings. He is
survived by his wife, Anna Clay; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Maberry of Hanna City, Ill.,
and Mrs. Sarah Ellis, Crane; four sons, Leslie, Paul and Murl, all of Marionville and
Victor Gray of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Brown of Billings, Mrs. Fannie
McGill of Aurora and Mrs. Harvey Willis of San Bernardino, Calif.; 12 grandchildren
and eight great grandchidren.
Garrett, Bertha (Shelton) Ferrell 16 Apr 1906 - Jul 22 1993 OH 28 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Agnes (Upton) Shelton; married Arleigh Hiram Ferrell, 4
Mar 1900 -16 Apr 1957; married William Miles Carroll Garrett died Sep 1975]
Bertha Ferrell Garrett, 87, Rolla, formerly of Springfield and Christian County,
died Thursday, July 22, 1993 in the Phelps Company Regional Medical Center. She was
born April 16, 1906 in Ozark County, the daughter of Edgar and Agnes Upton Shelton.
She resided in the area for the greater part of her life until she moved to Rolla in 1986.
She was preceded in death by her parents her husband, Arleigh Hiram Ferrell, April 16,
1957; and her husband William Miles Carroll Garrett, September, 1975. Survivors
include one son, Floyd Ferrell, and his wife, Caroleen, Rolla; two daughters, Faunlee
Ferrell, Honolulu, and Betty Ferrell, Delray Beach, Fl.; a sister, Olive Nelson,
Springfield; two stepsons, Willard Garrett and his wife Lila, Ash Grove, and Daniel
Garrett, and his wife, Viola, Walnut Grove; a stepdaughter, Jean Carolyn Dickey and her
husband, Greg, Jackson; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were
held Saturday, July 24, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Gary
Robertson and Charlie Coil officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta Cemetery. A
visitation was held Friday at Null & Son Funeral Home, Rolla.
Garrett, Edgar I. 9 Dec 1873 - 24 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
[Note: married Grace Marie 20 Oct 1886 - 21 Apr 1973]
Edgar I. Garrett, 96, of Ozark, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, where he had been a patient about two weeks. Mr. Garrett had been a
resident of the Ozark community since 1938, moving here from St. Charles. He was a
retired farmer and a member of the Ozark Church of Christ. Surviving Mr. Garrett are his
wife, Grace V.; one son, Floyd D. Garrett, Boone, Iowa, and one grandson. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with Joe Deal and Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark.
Garrett, Faye L. (Sartin) Steele 4 Oct 1917 - 24 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
Faye L. Garrett, age 80, died on Saturday morning, January 24, 1998. Faye was
born October 4, 1917, in Ponce de Leon, and was the daughter of Allie and Jesse (Moore)

Sartin. Faye was saved at an early age. She enjoyed serving the Lord, singing old hymns
and many times led people to the alter as she was instructed by the Lord. She was still
serving faithfully at the time of her death. She was a charter member of Hilltop Calvary
Church in Ponce de Leon, serving as Secretary/Treasurer, and much more. She was
married to Alva H. Garrett on November 3, 1980. She is survived by: Her husband Al,
Ozark; three daughters and their husbands, Maxine and Glen Wicks, Grenada Hills,
Calif., Charlene and John Rocco, Ozark, Gwen and Don Krueger, Burbank, Calif.; a
stepson, Les Garret and his wife, Janice, Aurora, Colorado; a step-daughter, Linda Sue
Davenport and her husband, Jerry, stationed in Germany; a sister, Gerry Willet and her
husband, Dennis, Battlefield; a brother-in-law, Walter Folezyk, Nixa; four sisters-in-law,
Margaret Daniel, San Bernardino, Calif., Evelyn Hughes, Bolivar, Marian Jones, St.
Louis, and Mona Kennedy, Oklahoma City, Okl.; twenty-two grandchildren; seventeen
great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by: an infant son, Udel Steele; a dear
stepson, Glen Garrett; and two sisters; Joan Fender, and Alice Folczyk. Her passing
leaves us sad hearts, but joy also, knowing she is home with Jesus. Funeral services were
Tuesday, January 27, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate and Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery.
Garrett, Grace V. 20 Oct 1886 - 21 Apr 1973 OH 26 Apr 1973 p9
[Note: married Edgar I. Garrett 9 Dec 1873 - 24 Jan 1970; moved from St. Charles, MO]
Mrs. Grace V. Garrett, 86, of Ozark, died last Saturday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield, Mrs. Garrett was a resident of Ozark since 1938 and was a member of the
Southside Church of Christ. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Lee Loisel of Tacoma, Wash.,
and one stepson, Floyd Garrett of Boone, Iowa. Funeral arrangements are under direction
of Harris of Ozark.
Garrett, Nell (Cooke)
24 Aug 1871 - 17 Apr 1965 CCR 22 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: married James Alonzo "Lon" Garrett 24 Mar 1865 - 19 Jul 1920]
Mrs. Nell Garrett, 93, who had lived in Springfield 25 years, died early Saturday
morning in the Foster nursing home, 1610 North Broadway. Mrs. Garrett, a member of
the High Street Baptist Church, is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lyda Harper, Ozark
and Mrs. Lou Smith, Route 5; two brothers, Harry Cooke, Rogersville and Warren
Cooke, Denver, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and five great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Jewel Windle Chapel with
the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Garrett, Randy P. 16 Mar 1916 - 28 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: birthdate in SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Randy P. Garrett, 60, Cassville died Feb. 28 in a Monett hospital where he had
been a patient for three days. The Rev. Robert Vaughn officiated at services in Cassville
March 2. Among those surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Darlene Allen, Clever.
Garrett, William Franklin 30 Mar 1920 - 6 Aug 2001
William Franklin Garrett, 81, Nixa, departed from this life at 6:15 p.m. Monday,
August 6, 2001 in Cox Medical Center South. The son of Arthur and Rosa Ann Bosham

Garret, Bill was born March 30, 1920 in Prathersville, Mo. Bill was a member of
Glenstone Baptist Church and a retired sales manager for Montgomery Ward and Sears.
He is preceded in death by a son, William Eugene Garrett; his wife, Martha Hyatt Garrett,
July 8, 2000; and two brothers, Leslie and Marvin Garrett. He is survived by one son,
Tim Garrett and his wife, Pam of Ozark; grandchildren, Josh and Katy Garrett of Ozark;
one brother, Wayne Garrett of Kansas City; one sister, Virgie Garrett of Orrick; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 9,
2001 in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid/Wood Funeral Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St.,
Springfield, Mo., with Dr. Pat Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Little Creek
Cemetery, Wright County, Mo. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Springfield News Leader
Garringer, Clayoma (Willoughby) Peebles
16 Jan 1916 - 29 May 2002
Clayoma Garringer, 86, Springfield, formerly of Boaz, died at 8:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Jan.
16, 1916 in Boaz, Mo., the daughter of Bert and Lila (Fugitt) Willoughby. She was a
member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church in Boaz. She married Oral Lee Peebles and to
this union were born three sons, Burton, Edwin and Roland, and one daughter, Marsha.
Mr. Peebles died on Jan. 28, 1978. Her second husband, Hal Garringer, died in 2000. She
was also preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Leonard Willoughby and
Javen Willoughby. She is survived by her four children and their spouses, Burton and
Josephine Peebles, Clever, Edwin and Linda Peebles, Springfield, Roland and Jane
Peebles, Clever, and Marsha and Fred Hoyt, Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; and a sister and her husband, Irene and Charles Wilhite, Springfield.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. No formal visitation is planned,
however, friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday in the Clever Chapel.
Springfield News-Leader, May 31, 2002.
Garringer, Hal Leslie 4 Aug 1909 - 30 Oct 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
Springfield - Hal Leslie Garringer, 91, of Springfield, MO, passed away at 6:30
p.m. Monday, October 30, 2000, in his home. Hal was born Wednesday, August 4, 1909,
in Mt,. Vernon, Missouri, the son of Albert and Grace (Collins) Garringer. A graduate of
Mt. Vernon High School, Mr. Garringer, moved to Springfield, MO, and attended
Draughons Business College where he obtained his degree. After graduation, Hal went to
work for the Frisco Railroad as an Assistant to the Vice President of Operations for 44
years until his retirement. He was a Shriner, enjoyed golf and bowling and was a Charter
Member of The National Avenue Christian Church, Springfield, MO. He was united in
marriage to Alice (Snow) in 1931, who preceded him in death in 1975. He later married
Clayoma (Willoughby) on June 1, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death
by his parents; a brother; Lloyd Garringer, Minneapolis, Minnesota, two sisters; Shirley
Garringer and Naomia Peirce of Mt. Vernon, MO. He is survived by his wife Clayoma,
of the home, a daughter, Alicia and husband Ji Kitrell, Sparks, Nevada, three stepsons,
Burton Peebles and wife Linda, Springfield, MO., and Roland Peebles and wife Jane,
Clever, MO, three grandaughters, Laura Wrinkle and Lisa Keesling, Springfield, MO,

Sherry C. Garringer, Phoenix, AZ, and a grandson. Les Garringer, Springfield, MO, and
several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:30
p.m., Thursday, November 2, 2000 in Thieme Funeral Home, Springfield, MO, with the
Reverend Charles F Bahn officiating. Burial will be at Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield,
MO. No formal visitation is planned. however, friends may call between 1 and 5 p.m.,
Novernber 1, 2000, in the funeral home.
Garrison, Affie E. (Caudle) 16 Aug 1896 - 23 Nov 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Albert M. & Kissie L. (Faucett) Caudle; married Everett H. Garrison
26 Jun 1893 - 20 Aug 1972]
OZARK - Mrs. Affie E. Garrison, 78, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Garrison was a lifelong resident of the McCracken
community east of Ozark and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Her survivors
include a son, Wendell of route 9, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Imogene Parten,
Springfield; a brother, Samuel Caudle, Panama City, Fla.; nine grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark announced arrangements.
Garrison, Alice Laura (Garrison) 5 Jul 1871 - 2 Oct 1952
CCR 9 Oct 1952 p5
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, Oct. 4 in the Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark for Mrs. Alice L. Garrison, life-long resident of the Sparta community. She was
born July 5, 1971 and died Thursday, Oct 2 in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ura Gann
in Sparta at the age of 81. Services were in charge of Rev. McCormick with burial in
McCracken Cemetery. In 1900 she was united in marriage to John D. Garrison and to this
union three children were born . She joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in 1896 and
remained as a member there until her death. Survivors are her three daughters, Mrs.
Grace Nazworthy and Mrs. Cathleen Harp, both of Kansas City and Mrs. Ura Gann of
Sparta; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
Garrison, Amy (Roberts) 18 Jul 1877 - 6 Jul 1948 CCR 25 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of William & Emilette Mahala (Bray) Roberts; married 4 May 1898
Landon Garrison 26 Nov 1869 - 15 Jul 1944]
Mrs. Amy Garrison was born in Christian county, Missouri, on July 18, 1877, and
passed away at her home north of Ozark on July 6, 1948. She had spent her entire
lifetime in the Ozark community. She was united in marriage to Landon Garrison on May
4, 1898 and to this union seven children were born. Her husband and one daughter
preceded her in death. She was a member of the Ozark Christian church having united
with that church in 1932. Surviving are three sons, Howard and Lloyd of Ozark and
Ralph of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Cleo Hawkins of Ozark, Mrs. Annabelle Fox
of St. Louis, and Mrs. Mildred Silvery of Ava; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Friday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. R.E. Musgrave
officiating. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Garrison, Angie L. (Tindle) 29 Apr 1913 – 26 Feb 1995 CCH-N 1 Mar. 1995
Angie L. Garrison, 81, Ozark, died Sunday, Feb. 26, 1995, in Cox Medical Center
South. She was born April 29, 1913, the daughter of Jess and Grace Deffenderfer Tindle.
Throughout her life she was a resident of the Ozark area. She was a member of Prospect

Baptist Church and a retired employee of Maddox Market in Ozark.
She was
preceded in death by her husband, Clell Garrison; her parents; and several brothers and
sisters. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Mary Lou and Kenneth
Johnson and Jane and Jerry Dye, all of Ozark; a son and his wife, Bob and Sue Garrison,
Cassville; five grandchildren, Tara Hyatt, Cindy Reed, Shanie Dye, and Sean and Andrea
Garrison; two step-grandchildren, Noelle and Jill Edie; and a brother, Neal Tindle,
Jefferson City. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with Rev.
Howard Blevins and Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Garrison, Billie Louise (Gregg) 26 Nov 1922 – 25 Nov 1996
Billie Louise Garrison, age 72, of Nixa, died Saturday, Nov. 25, in her home. She
was born Nov. 26, 1922, in Nixa, and was the daughter of George W. and Myrtle Barbara
Gregg. On Feb. 4, 1945, she was united in marriage to Charles Garrison. Mrs. Garrison
was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. Survivors include her husband, Charles; a
brother, Richard Gregg, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by her parents; and two sisters, Effie Melton, and Beatrice Long. Funeral services
were held Monday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Garrison, Cecil James 10 Jul 1905 - 28 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Mar 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John Jacob & Tolitha (Hanks) Garrison; married Fern Cavener]
Cecil James Garrison, 65, died Sunday, Feb. 28, at Fontana, Calif. where he had
been a resident the past several years. A native of the McCracken community east of
Ozark, he was the son of the late John and Tolitha Garrison. He was a member of Mount
Zion Baptist Church near McCracken. He was married in 1925 to Fern Cavener, and they
were the parents of two sons, Orville Dean Garrison of Ontario, Calif. and Johnny
Garrison of Fontana. She preceded him in death in 1953. He is also survived by his wife,
Florence of the home at Fontana; four brothers, Clarence, Everett, Tom and Glen
Garrison, all of Route 1, Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Stella Scott of Rogersville; three
grandchildren, a stepson and a step granddaughter. Funeral services and burial were
Wednesday at Fontana
Garrison, Charles H. 20 Sep 1923 - 5 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Lloyd & Ruth (Crain) Garrison]
Charles H: Garrison, 79, Ozark, formerly of Nixa, died Dec. 5, 2002, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. Garrison was born Sept 20, 1923, in Ozark the son of Lloyd and Ruth
(Crain) Garrison. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, a wife, Billie, and a
brother, Lloyd Garrison, Jr. Survivors include four nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services were at 2 p.m. Dec. 7, in Richwood Cemetery with Pastor Neal Grubaugh
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Garrison, Chris 27 Jan 1895 - 30 Sep 1957 CCR 3 Oct 1957 p1
Funeral services for Chris Garrison, 69, a well-known Christian County farmer
and stockman who died Monday, September 30 at Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in
Springfield where he had been a patient for three days, were held Wednesday afternoon
in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was

in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of the Linden community, he
moved to Ozark several years ago and operated a large dairy farm at the west city limits
of Ozark. He was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Grace Garrison; one daughter, Mrs. Jacqquette Inman of Ozark; four brothers,
Charles, Frank and Paul Garrison, all living in California and Clarence Garrison of
Rogersville, two sisters, Mrs. Laura Daniels and Mrs. Lena Keeling, also residents of
California.
Garrison, Clarence 1928 - 24 Aug 1970 CCR 27 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Clarence & Glee (Sloan) Garrison]
Clarence Garrison, 41, of Springfield, died at 5 p.m. Monday at Cox Medical
Center following a short illness. He was a native of Sparta and was employed as a plater
at Litton Industries. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; two sons, Gregory Garrison and
Bryan Garrison of the home; five daughters, Tresa of the home. Mrs. Janice Baker,
Delores, Lyn and Brenda, all of Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Glee Garrison, Kansas
City; a brother, Hubert, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Louise Lewellen,
Springfield; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in AyreGoodwin Chapel with the Rev. W. L. Murdaugh officiating. Committal services will be
at 4 p.m. in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery in Branson.
Garrison, Clarence Albert Nov 1892 - 12 Aug 1967 CCR 17 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William A. & Mary A. J. (Shipman) Garrison]
Clarence Albert Garrison, 74, a native of Sparta and former Springfield resident,
died Saturday, Aug. 12, in the state hospital at Fulton after a long illness. He was a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors are two sons, Clarence, Springfield and
Hubert, Kansas City; a daughter, Mr. Louise Lewellen, Route 2, Elkland; two sisters,
Mrs. Sarah Davis, Route 5, Springfield, Mrs. Thelma Osburn, Springfield; 14
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in
the Ralph Thieme Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Willis L. Murdaugh, officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Garrison, Clarence Baker 11 Aug 1891 - 30 Dec 1975 OH 8 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Son of John Jacob & Tolitha (Hanks) Garrison; married 27 Feb 1915 Mary Etta
Scott 26 Aug 1895 - 1 Dec 1995]
Clarence B. Garrison, 84, Route 1, Sparta, died at 10:42, p.m. Tuesday at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. Mr. Garrison has been a lifelong
resident of the McCracken community and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church at
McCracken. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary E. Garrison of the home; one son,
Fred, of the home; one brother, Tom of Route 1, Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Stella Scott, of
Route 2, Springfield. Arrangements were announced by Harris Funeral Home of Ozark
AND
Garrison, Clarence Baker 11 Aug 1891 - 30 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p11
We wish to take this opportunity to tank everyone for the kindness shown us, for
the prayers, flowers, food, cards and transportation extended to us during the illness and
death of our loved one, C. B. Garrison. With special thanks to Rev. Bruce Maples and
Rev. Floyd Creson and to Kathryn and Joyce Rainey for the comfort brought in the music

and the Harris Funeral Home. It is greatly and deeply appreciated. May God bless each of
you. Mary and Fred Garrison.
Garrison, Clell Gordon 22 Feb 1908 - 3 Nov 1991 OH 7 Nov 1991
Clell Gordon Garrison, 83, Sparta, died Sunday morning, Nov. 3, 1991 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Born Feb. 22, 1908, he was the son os
Walter and Clara Stone Garrison. He was a farmer and spent most of his life in the
Linden community. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Emery
Garrison. Survivors include his wife, Angie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou
and Kenneth Johnson, and Jane and Jerry Dye, all of Ozark; a son and daughter-in-law,
Bob and Sue Garrison, Cassville; five grandchildren, Tara Johnson, Cindy and Shanie
Dye, and Sean and Andrea Garrison; two step-grandchildren, Noel and Jill Eady; and
four half-sisters, Marguerite Jackson, Barbara Carpenter, Hazel Clevenger and Clara
Hanson, all of the state of California. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Adams
uneral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery
Garrison, Emery Leo 1 Sep 1910 - 2 Dec 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of Walter & Clara (Stone) Garrison]
Emery Leo Garrison, 79, died Saturday in Washington Regional Health Center,
Fayetteville, Ark., after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Linden Area. Mr.
Garrison was a retired stock and grain farmer and World War II veteran. Survivors
include his brother, Clell, Linden; two nieces, Jane Dye and Mary Lou Johnson, both of
Ozark; a nephew, Bob Garrison, Cassville; four great-nieces; one great-nephew; and four
half-sisters. Services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James
"Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery
Garrison, Eugene G. 12 Feb 1899 - May 1964 CCR 4 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Isaac Leonard & Mettie (Bray) Garrison; married first 1918 Lydia Boyd ,;
married second Nettie B.]
Gene Garrison, 65, a lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in
Ozark after an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer. Survivors are his wife, Nettie, of
the home; one son, Bobby Gene Garrison, of Denver, Colo,; and one brother, Adrien E.
Garrison, of 537 South Fort, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Oldfield Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery at Oldfield under direction of Adams-Monger
Garrison, Evay Lee (Liles) 25 Aug 1902 - 26 Jan 1972 CCR 27 Jan 1972 p4
[Note: married Walter “Tod” Garrison 7 Oct 1882 - 6 May 1973]
Mrs. Evay Lee Garrison, 86, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital. She
had been a resident of the Ozark and Galloway areas most of her life and was a member
of the Galloway Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter “Tod:’ three sons,
Alfred of Fair Grove, and William and Arthur, both of Springfield; seven daughters, Mrs.
Myrtle Dilley, Springfield, Mrs. Murrel Smith, Bloomingsdale, Ohio, Mrs. Mary
Campbell, Chadwick. Mrs. Marie Johnson, Sparta, Mrs. Mildred Brouhard, Kansas City,
Mrs. Margaret Haufschild, Baxter Springs, Kan. and Mrs. Betty Sutter, Fordland; a

brother, Elger Liles, Springfield; and 36 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Harris
of Ozark will announce funeral arrangements.
AND
Garrison, Evay Lee (Liles) 25 Aug 1902 - 26 Jan 1972 OH 3 Feb 1972 p8
Mrs. Evay Lee Garrison, 86, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital. She
had been a resident of the Ozark and Galloway areas most of her life and was a member
of the Galloway Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Walter “Tod:’ three sons,
Alfred of Fair Grove, and William and Arthur, both of Springfield; seven daughters, Mrs.
Myrtle Dilley, Springfield, Mrs. Murrel Smith, Bloomingdale, Ohio, Mrs. Mary
Campbell, Chadwick. Mrs. Marie Johnson, Sparta, Mrs. Mildred Brouhard, Kansas City,
Mrs. Margaret Haufschild, Baxter Springs, Kan. and Mrs. Betty Sutter, Fordland; a
brother, Elger Liles, Springfield; and 36 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs.
Lynn Swadley, Sr. and Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Garrison, Everett H. 26 Jun 1893 - 20 Aug 1972 CCR 24 Aug 1972 p1 & OH 24 Aug
1972 p4
[Note: Son of John Jacob & Tolitha (Hanks) Garrison; married Affie E. Claude 16 Aug
1896 - 23 Nov 1974]
Everett Garrison, 79, of route 1, Sparta, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday in the
Springfield MediCenter where he had been a patient for several weeks. Mr. Garrison was
a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the McCracken community. He was a member
of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Affie, a resident of the
Springfield Nursing Home; a son, Wendell, of Route 9, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs.
Imogene Parten, of 4818 South Fremont; three brothers, Clarence, Tom and Glen, all of
Rt. 1, Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Stella Scott, of Route 2, Rogersville; nine grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel,.
Ozark, with the Revs. Lynn Swadley, Jr. and Bruce Maples officiating. Burial was in the
McCracken Cemetery.
Garrison, Fern (Cavener) 1906 - Oct 1956 CCR 22 Oct 1953 p4
Word was received Tuesday evening by relatives here of the death of Mrs. Cecil
Garrison, 47, at her home in Ontario, Calif. Mrs. Garrison had been in ill health for
several years. Immediate relives include her husband and two sons, Orville Dean and J.
E., both of Ontario. Services were to be held at Ontario and Tom Garrison of McCracken
left for there Wednesday. A complete obituary will be published next week
Garrison, Florence Elizabeth (Farthing) 3 Sep 1907 - 11 Sept 2001
[Note: Daughter of William & Lola (Roper) Farthing; married 20 Jan 1926 Roy Bryan
Garrison]
Florence Elizabeth Garrison, 94, Springfield, passed away at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday,
Sept. 11, 2001, in Maranatha Village. She was born Sept. 3, 1907 in the McCracken
Community, the daughter of William and Lola Roper Farthing. Florence was baptized in
September 1921 in Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McCracken. On January 20, 1926, she
was united in marriage to Roy Bryan Garrison, who preceded her in death in 1964. They
had two children, Billy Joe and Phyllis June. She was a homemaker. She became a

member of Berean Baptist Church, Springfield, in 1994. Florence was preceded in death
by her husband, Roy Garrison; her daughter, Phyllis; three sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include her son Billy Joe Garrison and wife, Catherine of Springfield; three
grandchildren, Gary Garrison and wife, Libby of Willard, Raymond Garrison and his
wife, Clara Mae of Springfield, and Tim Garrison and his girlfriend, Cindy Tollison of
Springfield; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Leon Gray officiating. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader 9/12/2001.
Garrison, Frances Larilda (Bledsoe) 19 Sep 1850 - 20 Feb 1951
[Note: Daughter of Newt & Francis (Bounds) Bledsoe; married 18 Jul 1875 John
Garrison 10 Aug 1846 - 27 Jun 1941]
Basket Dinner Honors Mrs. Frances Garrison on Her 100 th Birthday Anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gann entertained Sunday, September 17, with a basket
birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Frances Garrison, who celebrated her one hundredth
birthday Monday, September 18. Places were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Amos Johnson, Ellis
Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Fowler, Mrs. S.F. Shipman, Mrs. Lois Lee of Springfield,
Ben Cline and sons, Frankie Lee and Joe Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Campbell, Donald Ray
Williams of Sparta, Leroy and Richard Morrisett of Ozark, Mrs. Gussie Eldridge, Frank
and Jimmie Shipman, Mary, Sharon Kay and Rosa Shipman, the honoree, and the host
and hostess and their son, Bobby. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Clell Farwell and
daughter of Sparta. Mrs. Garrison makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Gann. Mrs.
Garrison recalled her life story, and Jim Anderson helped piece her story together with
facts told him by his father, the late Hiram Anderson, Sr. Mrs. Garrison was born Frances
Bledsoe, the daughter of Newt and Frankie Bounds Bledsoe, on a farm in Scott County,
Virginia, on September 18, 1950. The farm the family moved on belonged to the father of
Hiram Anderson, Sr. Jim Anderson said that his father was born in 1847, and that the
latter had told him that he and Frances Bledsoe attended the same school and that he was
three years older than she. At the close of the Civil War, Newt Bledsoe and his wife
decided to move to Missouri. He made a 4-wheel cart, even making the wheels, hewing
spokes and hubs from native timber and binding the wheels with steel tires. In the late fall
they loaded their housekeeping things in the cart, hitched a big red ox to the cart, and
started for Missouri. Members of the family walked and took turns riding, one at a time,
on the cart. After several weeks they reached Jack Burg, Tennessee. As winter was
coming on they sold the ox cart and took a train to Memphis, which was the end of the
railroad line. There was not bridge at Memphis and they went to St. Louis where they
again took a train and went to Lebanon, which at the time was the end of that line. A Mr.
Chatman brought them on to Springfield, at that time only a few scattered houses. At
Springfield they put their clothes and bed rolls into sacks. Each member of the family
carried his portion according to size, and they walked the twenty odd miles to the Elm
Grove settlement just north of Kenton post office which is now Lindenlure in Christian
County. The Bledsoes lived here until about Easter then moved to Greene County. Three
or four years later Mrs. Bledsoe died after a lingering illness which had confined her to
bed for over a year. Frances, eldest of the five children, two girls and three boys, took
over housekeeping for her father until his death several years later. Then she moved with

her grandfather, Mr. Bounds, to Christian County, where she met and married John (Heg)
Garrison on July 10, 1876. She has lived in this county most of the 74 years since. Four
of her twelve children are living. She had 29 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren, and
eight great-great-grandchildren. One of her grandsons was John S. Taylor, former Ozark
banker.
AND
Garrison, Francis Larilda (Bledsoe) 18 Sep 1850 - 20 Feb 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of Newt & Frankie Bledsoe; married 10 Jul 1876 John “Heg” Garrison]
Mrs. Francis Garrison was born in Scott county, Virginia on Sept. 18, 1950 and
passed away at her home in Ozark on Feb. 20, 1951. She was the oldest of five children
born to Newt and Frankie Bledsoe and she moved with her family to Missouri in the fall
of 1866. She was converted at an early age and united with the Fordland Christian church
of which she was a member at the time of her death. On July 10, 1876 she was united in
marriage with John (Heg) Garrison and to this union 12 children were born. Her husband
and eight children preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Walter Garrison of
Galloway and Fred Garrison of Oldfield; two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Johnson and Mrs.
Gussie Eldridge of Ozark; 29 grandchildren, 64 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great
grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted
Thursday afternoon in the Linden chapel by Rev. Sylva Howard and interment was made
in the Linden cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Garrison, Franklin Sheridan 22 Jul 1934 - 29 May 2004 of Harrison Harrison Daily
Times 05/25/2004
F. S. "Sheridan" Garrison, a respected business and community leader, passed
away Thursday, May 20 (2004) at his home in northeast Boone County. He was a
visionary and a mentor and friend to many in the community of Harrison, the state of
Arkansas, and the transportation industry. He was 69.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24 at North Arkansas College
Pioneer Pavilion in Harrison. Dr. Jim Robinson of the First Christian Church in Harrison
will be officiating. Ken Reeves will also be a speaker at the service. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 23 at Christeson Funeral Home in Harrison. Burial will be
at Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Bob Barker, Frank Conner, Bud Foley,
Fred Garry, T. J. Jones, Ronnie Ramsey, Ken Reeves, and Mark Richardson. Honorary
pallbearers are John Cooper, Jr., J. D. Simpson, Mike Smith, Sr., and Gene Turner as well
as all of the American Freightways/FedEx Freight East associates. Sheridan Garrison
was founder and Chairman Emeritus of American Freightways, now FedEx Freight. He
served on the Board of Directors of FedEx Corporation until September 2003 as well as
serving on the Board of Directors of Energizer Holdings. Inc. The son of Ben F. and
Pauline Garrison, Sheridan Garrison graduated with honors from Harrison High School at
the age of 16 in 1951. He earned a B. S. degree in business administration from the
University of Arkansas. Following college graduation, Sheridan helped with his family's
newly founded business, Garrison Motor Freight. He served as director of operations
from 1955 until 1966, when he was named president, a role he held at the time the
company was sold in 1979. In 1982, Sheridan and a small group of friends and industry
veterans began a new venture - Arkansas Freightways. In 1993, the company changed its

name to American Freightways to reflect its expanded service throughout much of the
United States. In 2001, FedEx Corporation purchased American Freightways, and in
2002, American Freightways and Viking Freight were combined to form FedEx Freight.
Today, FedEx Freight is the second largest less-than-truckload carrier in the nation, with
approximately 22,000 employees. Sheridan's leadership was widely recognized in the
business community. He was active in local and state chambers of commerce, the
Arkansas Trucking Association, Arkansas Motor Carriers Association and Nasstrac, a
national transportation trade association. Sheridan received numerous awards during his
career, including being inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame in 2002. In
addition to serving as a mentor and friend to the many employees of FedEx Freight,
Sheridan was active in civic organizations, including the United Way and Rotary. He
believed in the value of education and recently contributed an endowed Chair at the
University of Arkansas. He also was a leader in fund raising efforts to build a new
complex at Harrison High School as well as donating land for the new football stadium to
be built. In addition, he was a major donor to the Arkansas State Boys Ranch. He was a
member of the First Christian Church and the Open Door Sunday School class. Sheridan
Garrison was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin Franklin and Pauline (Terry)
Garrison; his former wife, JoAnn (Sugg) Garrison; and his son, David Terry Garrison.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Daniel Albert and Julianna Garrison; his
son and daughter-in-law Thomas Robert and Natalie Anne Garrison; and his son, William
Paul Garrison. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Lisa Rae Garrison, Sarah Anne
Garrison, and David Perry Garrison. He is survived by his brother, Ben Albert Garrison,
and special friend Paula McLain. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, those
wishing to contribute should make a donation to the charity of their choice. [Sheridan
Garrison’s grandparents moved from Ozark, MO to St. Joe, AR about 1900]
Sheridan's gifts many; we'll all miss this giant
By: J.E. Dunlap, Jr., Publisher Emeritus 05/31/2004
Sheridan Garrison had so many friends in this area, across Arkansas and the
nation, that his sudden death, "the word 'stunned' took on new meaning" as the eulogy by
his close friend and associate, Ken Reeves noted at the funeral Monday. "It is truly the
end of an era," Reeves noted. I will always remember the huge favor he did for me
personally six years ago when my wife passed away. By chance, I called him to find out
where the company jet might be that day as I had a granddaughter in Boulder, CO., who
needed to get home as soon as possible. He checked and called me back that the plane
happened to be in Denver, CO., on site acquisition business. He advised me to tell
Jennifer to be at the Jefferson County Airport, just south of Boulder that afternoon at a
determined time. She met the flight crew there and was home about 2 1/2 hours later.
Soon after the funeral I inquired of Sheridan on how much I owed for the plane trip. He
said he could not and would not accept any pay and to "forget it." I asked what I could do
to compensate for such a big favor. He said I could contribute to the "Jack Reeves
Memorial Scholarship Fund" at North Arkansas College. That I did in the amount it
would take to purchase a commercial roundtrip plane ticket from Springfield, MO., to
Denver. My memorial contribution will be to that fund now on Sheridan's untimely death.
As Reeves noted in his eulogy, "His (Garrison's) business principles were the very
backbone of American Freightways. They say a lot about the man himself:

1. Take care of our customers;
2. Take care of our people;
3. Honor our commitments;
4. Work hard, smart and safely, and work together;
5. Make the most of our resources;
6. Have fun!
And have fun we did!"
In a column of recent date, Harrison native, Mike Masterson, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
columnist, noted that he spent most of the year 2000 directing communications for
American Freightways. The privately-held firm sold to the Federal Express Corporation
four months later and soon afterwards, Masterson returned to journalism "where I
belonged." "In earlier years, Sheridan spread his renown sense of humor even into the
news pages of the Harrison Daily Times. He and his closest friend, Harrison attorney Ken
Reeves, even resorted to purchasing ads ribbing each other with messages only their
mutual friends fully understood. That was all part of the good-natured fun, as long as
Sheridan felt like he got the final word. The trick was never to flinch or take anything
personally, but always watch for the chance to get even." Masterson added, ". . . . It was
my observation in my months at American Freightways, that every last one of those
1,000 or so AF associates and another 17,000 nationwide admired and revered, their often
brazen and lovable leader. And make no mistake, if he was anything at all, Sheridan was
a trailblazer, a wizened leader who ran down and embraced risk rather than ever fearing
it." We'll miss this tall figure!
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Garrison, Fred Gerald 11 Nov 1918 - 5 Apr 1999 CCH-N 28 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Clarence Baker & Mary Etta (Scott) Garrison]
Fred Gerald Garrison, age 80, of Sparta, died Monday April 5, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born November 11, 1918 in the McCracken
Community and was the son of Clarence Baker Garrison and Mary Etta Scott Garrison.
Fred was a farmer and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. His parents and an infant
brother preceded him in death. Survivors include an aunt, Florence Garrison of
Springfield, and several cousins. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben Brown and Harold Garrison officiating. Burial
followed in Linden Cemetery.
Garrison, Gerald Dean 25 Aug. 1933 - 17 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 25 Dec. 1996
[Note: Son of Glenn & Rosa Mae (Fowler) Garrison; married 25 Aug 1959 Lola Mae
Cummings]
Gerald D. Garrison, 63, Ozark, died Tuesday, December 17, 1996, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born August 25, 1933, in the McCracken community
near Ozark and was the son of Glenn and Rosa Mae (Fowler) Garrison. He continued to
live in the Ozark area throughout his life. On August 25, 1959, he married Lola Mae
Cummings. Mr. Garrison had been a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church since his youth.
Throughout his working career he was employed by Boeing Aircraft, Ozark Wholesale
Grocers, Wilson Certified Foods, and Zenith Electronics. For the past fifteen years he
was involved in property management. Survivors include his wife, Lola Mae; two

children, Danny Garrison, Ozark, and Vicky Jones and her husband, Jeff, Springfield; a
grandson, Jackson Garrison Jones; a brother, Ronnie Garrison, and his wife, Judy, Ozark;
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, December 20th, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Harold Garrison officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery.
Garrison, Glenn 20 Dec 1908 - 23 May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
[Note: Son of John Jacob & Tolitha (Hanks) Garrison; married 22 Nov 1930 CCM
Rosa Mae Fowler 29 Jan 1912 - June 1993]
Funeral services for Glen Garrison, 64, Route 1, Sparta, were held at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Maples officiating, Burial was in
Linden cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Rose Mae, two sons, Gerald and Ronald,
both of Ozark; two brothers, Clarence and Thomas, both of Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Stella
Scott of Rogersville and four grandchildren.
Garrison, Henry Edward 9 Jun 1933 - 1 Aug 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989 & NN-E 10 Aug
1989
[Note: Son of Fred & Zula M. (Alderson) Garrison]
Henry Edward Garrison, 56, of Rogersville, died Aug. 1 of cancer. Graveside
services for Mr. Garrison were held Aug. 5 at the McHaffie Cemetery with the Rev.
Louis Caddell officiating. Mr. Garrison was born June 9, 1933, to Fred and Zula Garrison
in Douglas County, Missouri. Surviving are four sisters, Gussie Ellen Smith, Carthage,
Georgia Helen Clines, Rogersville, Nellie May Hull, Reeds, and Lowell Maxine Hull,
Sparta; two brothers, Rebert Clell, Carthage, and James Author, Reeds. He was preceded
in death by one brother, John Monroe Garrison. Mr. Garrison will be greatly missed by
his friends and relatives.
Garrison, Jess L. 26 May 1885 - 30 Oct 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: Son of John B. & Martha (Roark) Garrison; married Lottie Hedgpeth who died
1919; married second Blanche (Garrison) Bell 1893 - 1969]
Jess L. Garrison, 96, Ozark, died Friday, Oct. 30, after a short illness. He was
born May 26, 1885, in Ozark, the sixth child of John B. and Martha Roark Garrison. He
grew up in Ozark and graduated from Ozark High School in 1904. Mr. Garrison was first
married to Lottie Hedgpeth, who preceded him in death in 1919. They had one child,
Wendell L. Garrison, now of Springfield, Virginia. He later married Blanche Bell, who
passed away in 1969. Mr. Garrison owned a hardware store in Ozark and worked as a
salesman of shoes and of real estate at different times. He was a member of the Ozark
Christian Church and is survived by his son, Wendell, several nieces and nephews, and a
host of other relatives and friends.
Garrison, John Dennis 10 Apr 1867 - 13 Mar 1952 CCR 24 Mar 1952
[Note: married Alice Laura Garrison 5 Jul 1871 - 2 Oct 1952]
John Garrison, 84, retired farmer and lifelong resident of the McCracken
community, died Thursday, March 13, in General hospital in Kansas City where he had
been a patient several months. He is survived by his wife, Alice; three daughters, Mrs.
Kathleen Harp; Mrs. Eura Gann, and Mrs. J.O. Nazworth, all of Kansas City; a brother

Lee Garrison, of Ozark; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Saturday afternoon in McCracken church with burial in the church Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Garrison, John Eugene 5 Sep 1939 - 21 Dec 1992 NN-E 30 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of Cecil J. & Fern (Cavener) Garrison]
John Eugene Garrison, 53, Springfield, died Monday, Dec. 21, in his home. He
was born Sept. 5, 1939, near Linden, the son of Cecil and Fern Garrison. He lived for
many years in California before returning to this area in 1981. He was a marketing
representative for Walton, Weston and Weston. Survivors include his brother, Orville
Garrison, Ontario, Calif.; and many cousins. Services were held Monday, Dec. 28, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial was in
McCracken Cemetery.
Garrison, Laura May (Morris) 28 Feb 1960 - 20 May 2002 CCH-N 29 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Velma B. (Hoover) Morris; married 8 Nov 1980 Sherman
L. Garrison]
Laura May Garrison, 42, Ozark, passed away May 20, 2002, in her home. She
was born Feb. 28, 1960, in Nevada, the daughter of John H. and Velma B. Hoover
Morris. She married Sherman L. Garrison on Nov. 8, 1980. She held a bachelor of
science in education from Pittsburgh State University. She worked in the shipping
department of Mostly Memories. Garrison was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church,
Ozark. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Matthew and Nicholas Garrison, of the
home; her father, John Morris, Deerfield: a twin brother. John O. Morris. Juneau, Alaska:
brothers, Ralph Tillery, Greenville, Texas, Byron Tillery. Fort Scott, Kan.. Martin
Tillery. Vesper, Wis., and William T. .Morris, Deerfield; sisters, Carmen Pettibon and
Barbara Bobbett. both of Nevada, Elaine David, Kissee Mills, and Maria Lynn Morris.
Deerfield. She was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services were May 24, in
Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Ozark. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks.
Garrison, Lee C. 1874 - 2 Jul 1949 CCR 7 Jul 1949
[Note: Son of John B. & Martha Jane (Roark) Garrison; married 21 Jan 1900 Nellie
Smith 1878 - 30 Nov 1963]
Funeral services for Lee C. Garrison, 74, who died July 2 in St. Joseph hospital,
Kansas City, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with
the Rev. Harold Hurat, pastor of the Ozark Baptist church, officiating. Burial was in
Ozark cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. He was the son of John B. and
Martha Garrison, a pioneer family of the Ozark community, who lived on a farm just east
of Ozark for many years. In 1900 he was married to Miss Nellie Smith, daughter of
Marion and Sarah Smith of Ozark, and they moved to a farm west of Ozark where they
made their home until 1926, when they located in Texas. Two years later the family
moved to Kansas City where he resided until his death. Survivors include his wife; a son,
Ward Garrison of Oakland, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Mamie Marley, Mrs. Cleo
Merrifield and Mrs. Fern Hurst, all of Ozark; 13 grandchildren and four great-

grandchildren; a brother, Jesse Garrison, of Mission, Texas, and a sister, Mrs. Mary St.
John of Corvallis, Mont.
Garrison, Lee Ledford 21 Oct 1879 - 27 Sep 1959 CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
[Note; name from mortuary record]
Funeral services for Lee J. Garrison, 79, who died Sunday, Sept. 27 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital,. following a brief illness were held Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m.
in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of the McCracken
community east of Ozark, Mr. Garrison was a retired farmer and a member of the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mattie Garrison, a daughter, Mrs..
Lena Farthing of Sparta, a grandson and five great grandchildren.
Garrison, Lloyd 27 Nov 1899 - 16 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of Landon & Amy (Roberts) Garrison; married 2 Jul 1922 Ruth Alice Crain
18 Sep 1902 - 7 Mar 1990]
Loyd Garrison, son of the late Landon and Amy Garrison, was born at Billings,
Mo., Nov. 27, 1899. At an early age he joined the Christian church. In 1921 he married
Ruth A. Crain, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Crain. He was a lifelong resident of
Christian county, most of the time spent on a farm northeast of Ozark. Survivors are the
wife, Ruth; two sons, Charles H. of Nixa and Lloyd Jr. of Singapore, China; three sisters,
Mrs. Joe Fox of St. Louis, Mrs. Claude Silvey of Ava, Mo., and Mrs. Dwight Hawkins of
Ozark; two brothers, Ralph of Springfield and Howard of Ozark. Funeral services will be
at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon with Rev. B. Frank West officiating at the Chaffin Funeral
Home. Burial will be in the Ozark cemetery. Bearers will be Adam Jaracke, Chas. Stine,
Bill Whitmore, Howard Brazeale, Ward Parsons, and Roger Crain.
Garrison, Margaret R. "Mardie" (Daugherty) Vandever 25 Feb 1937 - 13 Oct 1995
CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
Margaret R. "Mardie" Garrison, 58, of Springfield, died at 2:15 p.m., Friday, Oct.
13, 1995, in St. John's Regional Health Center. Mrs. Garrison was a resident of
Springfield for twenty-five years and had been a teller at Empire Bank for twenty years.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Elks Lodge 409 Ladies Auxiliary,
serving as secretary and treasurer. Survivors include: Her husband, Wendell Lee; a son,
Troy Allen Vandever, and his wife, Tracy, Seymour, Mo.; her mother, Ruth Daugherty,
Vienna, Mo.; two brothers, Herbert Daugherty, K:C., Mo., and Jack Daugherty, Appleton
City, Mo.; a sister, Shirley James, Vienna, Mo.; two granddaughters, Alicia and Amanda
Vandever, Seymour, Mo.; two stepsons, Michael Lee Garrison, and his wife, Lana,
Rogersville, and Russell Kirk Garrison, and his wife, Carol, Ozark; six step-grandchildren, Travis, Matthew, Jon, Jeremy, and Erin Garrison, and Kim Wright.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery, near Ozark. Memorial donations may be
made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Garrison, Mary Elizabeth (Short) Beck 14 Jul 1930 - 3 Apr 1996 CCH-N 6 Apr 1996

[Note: Daughter of John & Bertha (Earnhart) Short; married first ? Beck; married 11 Jun
1959 Bobby Gene Garrison]
Mary Elizabeth Garrison, 65, Springfield, passed away Wednesday April 3, 1996
in her home. Mary was born July 14, 1930 in Clever, Mo. the daughter of John and
Bertha Earnhart Short. She was retired from Litton Ind. after over 20 years of
employment. She was a member of the Sparta First Baptist Church, a homemaker, and
enjoyed her garden. She is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Dale and
Eldon Short. Survivors include two sons, Curtis Garrison and his wife, Tracey,
Springfield, David Beck, Springfield, one daughter Vickie Gann, California, one brother,
Neal Short and His wife, Norma, Sparta, Two sisters, Phyllis Simpson and her husband,
George, Sparta, Sharon Rathbun and her husband, Ronald, Abilene, TX., two
grandchildren, Amanda and Melinda Beck. several nieces and nephews. Graveside
services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 6, 1996 in the Sparta Cemetery, with the
Reverend Gene Roberts officiating. Under direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. Visitation was from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Garrison, Mary Etta (Scott) 26 Aug 1895 – 1 Dec 1995 CCH-N 6 Dec 1995
Mary Etta Garrison, age 100, of Sparta, died Friday, Dec. 1, 1995, in A Lit'l Bit
Country Private Care in Sparta. She was born Aug. 26, 1895, in the Linden Community
of Christian County, and was the daughter of Hamilton and Lucy Scott. She was a
longtime resident of the McCracken area, and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Clarence; an infant son; and her parents.
Survivors include: A son, Fred Garrison, Sparta; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held Sunday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ronald Garrison and Harold
Garrison officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Garrison, Mattie Jane (Dodds)
21 Feb 1880 - 28 Sep 1960
CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Sarah J. (Campbell) Dodds; married Lee Garrison
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Jane Garrison, 80, life-long resident of Ozark,
who died Wednesday night at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday at Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Gerald Rushing officiating. Mrs.
Garrison was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Ozark. She is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Lena Farthing of Route 1, Sparta. one grandson and five great
grandchildren.
Garrison, Millard 21 Sep 1899 - 12 Feb 1964 CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Son of William & Buena Vista (Shipman) Garrison; married Nellie Clevenger]
Millard Garrison, 64, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and McCracken
communities, died late Wednesday at the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark after a lingering
illness. He had operated a general store in McCracken for several years. Survivors
include his wife, Lois, of the home; and one brother, Jim, Galloway. Funeral services
were at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Adams-Monger Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery near Ozark
Garrison, Nellie (Clevenger) 7 Sep 1903 - 28 Mar 1957 CCR 4 Apr 1957 p 1

Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Garrison, 53, who died Friday, March 28 at
Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
at Ozark, with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery,
under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include her husband, Millard Garrison of
McCracken; four brothers, Clyde Clevenger of Sparta, Guy Clevenger of Galloway,
Lester Clevenger of Knoxville, Tenn and Ralph Clevenger of California; two sisters, Mrs.
Pearl Boatwright of Ozark and Mrs. Ethel Bray of Sparta.
Garrison, Nellie (Smith) 1878 - 30 Nov 1963 CCR 12 Dec 1963
[Note; Daughter of Marion F. & Sarah (Rhodes) Smith; married Lee C. Garrison]
Mrs. Garrison, 85, died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at her home in Ozark
following a long illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Mamie Marley and Mrs. Cleo Merrifield, both of
Ozark, and Mrs. Fern Hurst, of Forsyth; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one
brother, Harold Smith, Portland, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. Belle Canard, Ozark, Mrs. Kate
Webb, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Bessie Smith and Mrs. Maude Weyer, both of Portland,
Ore. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in the Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Harold Hurst officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ivan Coyle. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Garrison, Neva Zoe (Garrison) 26 Sep 1904 - 21 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 Oct 1991
Neva Zoe Garrison, 87, died Monday morning, Oct. 21, 1991 at Riverview
Manor in Ozark. She was born Sept. 26, 1904 in Ozark and was the daughter of
John R. and Iza Hanks Garrison. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Thomas J. Garrison. Until health prevented, she was an active member of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Harold Garrison, and his wife, Lois,
Ozark; a sister, Ruth Faucett, Ozark; three grandchildren, Wayne Garrison,
Springfield, James Garrison, state of Florida, and Sharon Cobb, Sparta; and six
great-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with
the Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial was in McCracken Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Garrison, Ralph 28 Feb 1909 - 28 Dec 1976 OH 6 Jan 1977 p7
[Note: Son of Landon & Amy (Roberts) Garrison; married 10 Mar 1941 Beulah Norris]
OZARK - Ralph Garrison, 67, Ozark, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. He was a lifelong Christian and Greene County
resident and was an advertising consultant for Shedd-Brown Company for several years.
Mr. Garrison was a member of the South National Church of Christ and was a veteran of
World War II. Survivors include his wife, Beulah; two sons, Phil of 5722 Chapala,
Springfield and Mike of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Annabelle Fox, St. Louis; Mrs.
Celo Hawkins, 833 East Elm, Springfield and Mrs. Mildred Silvey, Ava; and a grandson.
Contributions may be made to the Heart Association. Adams of Ozark announced
arrangements.
AND
Garrison, Ralph 28 Feb 1909 - 28 Dec 1976 OH 12 Jan 1977 p6
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the flowers, cards,
prayer, food, contributions to the Heart Association and the many kind deeds shown us

during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Beulah Garrison, Mike,
Philip, Pat and Tim Garrison.
Garrison, Richard Paul “Pete” 19 Jul 1931 - 18 Oct 2004 SN-L 21 Oct 2004 & CCH-N
27 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Walter McKinley & Gaye Havana (Huffman) Garrison; married 26 Jun
1953 Jane Lee Flaherty]
Richard Paul "Pete" Garrison, age 73, of Joplin, died in Springfield on Oct. 18,
2004. He was born July 19, 1931, in Fairmont, W.Va., to Walter McKinley Garrison and
Gaye Havanna Huffman Garrison. He graduated from Fairmont High School and from
Fairmont State College. A special friend, Don Mosley, with whom he attended Boy's
State in Charleston, W.Va., visited him just a week before his death. In 1951, Pete
enlisted in the U.S. Navy for four years. He was stationed on the Destroyer, Colahan
DD658. He received several medals for his distinguished service. While in the Navy, he
and Jane Lee Flaherty were married on June 26, 1953, in San Diego, Calif. Together they
had five children. Before retirement, Mr. Garrison was Internal Auditor for Missouri
Southern State University. He was a member of North Main Street Baptist Church in
Joplin. Survivors include his wife, Jane; five children, Richard Paul Jr. and his wife
Cathy, San Diego, Peggy Lynn Garrison Robinson and her husband David, Springfield,
Janet Kay Garrison, Maryland, Jeffrey Lee Garrison and his wife Glenda, Springfield,
and Mary Alice Garrison Provance and her husband Doug, Springfield; an adopted son,
Gregory Paul Garrison, Columbia; and nine grandchildren, David Alan, and Paul, and
Adam Robinson, Will, Josh, Maria, and Elle Provance, Gabrielle Garrison, and Felicia
Holland. His parents and a brother, Walter McKinley Garrison II preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Ron Crow officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. The family will greet friends from noon until service time on Friday.
Viewing will be from 2 to 8 p.m. today.
Garrison, Rosa Mae (Fowler)
28 Jan 1912 - 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Bert Loren & Rhoda Ellen (Ross) Fowler20 Dec 1908 - 23 May
1973]
Rosa Mae Garrison born 28 January 1912 and died 16 June 1993. Services were
Sunday, 20 June 1993, 2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home Nixa MO. Officiating was
Rev. Benjamin Brown. Music was “Beautiful Isle of Somewhere,” “What A Day That
Will Be” sung by Harold and Lois Garrison, the accompanist was Lana Jerkins. Escorts
were Daniel Garrison, Jeffery Garrison, Jeff Jones, Bill Stuart, Jim Tindle and Billy
Brock. Interment in the Linden Cemetery. Info from funeral card contributed by Marcia
Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Garrison, Ruth Alice (Crain) 18 Sep 1902 - 7 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Thomas C. & Gussie A. (Wills) Crain; married Lloyd Garrison 27
Nov 1899 - 16 Oct 1949]
Ruth Alice Garrison, 87, died Wednesday, March 7, 1990, in the Ozark Nursing
Care Center, following a long illness. Born Sept. 18, 1902, in Ozark, she was the
daughter of Tom and Gussie Wills Crain. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark area

and a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Charles, and his
wife, Billie, Nixa; four grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by
her parents; her husband, Lloyd; a son, Lloyd Jr.; three brothers, Arthur, Joe and Ward
Crain; and a sister, Martha Sue Greene. Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Garrison, Sharon Lee (Shell) Norman 27 Oct 1943 - 17 Jul 2006 SN-L 20 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Earl Lee & Gloria G. (Morton) Shell; married ? Norman; married
Stan Garrison]
Sharon Lee Garrison passed away at 1 p.m. Monday, July 17, 2006, at her home
in Stockton after a battle with cancer. She was 62. She was born on October 27, 1943, in
Newport, R.I., the daughter of Earl Lee Shell and Gloria G. "Morton" Shell. She
graduated from Bolivar High School and attended Southwest Baptist University and
Southwest Missouri State College. To the end, Sharon kept her wonderful sense of
humor. Her family and friends will always remember her cooking and the celebrations
she hosted with Stan in Wheatland and Stockton. The two of them spent many happy
years together camping, fishing and gardening. Surviving is her mother, Gloria Shell of
Bolivar; her husband, Stan Garrison of the home; one daughter, Cindy Groves and
husband, Jon, of Nixa, Mo.; and one son, Jason Norman and wife, Susanne, of Kansas
City, Mo.; one stepdaughter, Lynda Batson of Walnut Grove, Mo.; two stepsons, Don
Garrison of Bolivar, Mo., and John Garrison of Branson, Mo.; and seven grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the Butler
Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Leininger officiating. Visitation will be held
from 9:30 a.m. until service time. Inurnment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in
Bolivar under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society and the Citizens Memorial Hospital Hospice.
Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butler f u n e r a l
home.com.
Garrison, Thomas Harold, Rev. 29 Feb 1928 - 18 Jun 2003
CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of Thomas & Neva Zoe Garrison; married 1 Jul 1949 Lois Kilburn]
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II
Timothy 4:7 Rev. Thomas Harold Garrison, 75, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2003
at Ozark Riverview Manor. Garrison was born Feb. 29, 1928 at Ozark, the son of Thomas
and Neva Zoe Garrison. He graduated from Ozark High School, Southwest Baptist
College and Southwest Missouri State, and also attend Ouachita Baptist University and
Midwestern Seminary. He was ordained to the ministry in 1950, and was a pastor, music
director, and educator in churches and schools throughout Southwest Missouri. He
worked 11 years with the Division of Family Services, served as a chaplain at the
Fordland Correctional Center and was Director of Missions for Webster County for 21
years before retirement in Ozark. He was united in marriage to Lois Kilburn, July 1, 1949
and was a loving and devoted husband for 53 years. He was a loving and proud parent of
his children and grandchildren. Garrison loved the church and its people and spent his life
planting new churches, ministering to, and generously supporting numerous
congregations. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, where he particularly
enjoyed the fellowship of his Sunday School class. He loved baseball and basketball and

was an avid Lady Bears fan. Harold was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived
by his wife, Lois; two sons, Wayne Garrison and wife Martha, Springfield, and James
Garrison and wife Elina, Keystone Heights, Fla.; one daughter Sharon Craig and husband
Dan, Ozark; grandchildren Timothy Garrison and wife Traci, Christie Garrison, Aaron
Garrison and wife Sarah, Jamie Garrison, Daniel and Dillon Cobb; and great-grandson,
Silas Garrison. The family wishes to thank all those who have ministered so lovingly, and
the staff of The Baptist Home and Ozark Riverview Manor. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to Charity Baptist Church building fund, or St. John's
HospiceCare. Services were held at 10 a.m. June 21 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Jim Jeffries and Pastor Ken Gaines officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Garrison, Tolitha Jane (Hanks) Feb 1871 - 1 Jan 1963 CCR 3 Jan 1963
[Note: Birthdate from 1900 census, tombstone says 1870]
Mrs. Tolitha Jane Garrison, 92, of Route 1, Sparta, died at 1:10 p.m. Tuesday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital. She had been a lifelong resident of the Sparta and Ozark
communities and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors are six sons,
Clarence, Everett, Tom and Glen, all of Route 1, Sparta, Roy, Springfield, and Cecil,
Fontana, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Stella Scott, Rogersville; 17 grandchildren; 31 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev. Vernon
Armitage officiating. Burial will be in McCracken Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Garrison, Ward D. 12 Jun 1904 – 27 Jun 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Lee C. & Nellie (Smith) Garrison]
Ward D. Garrison, 59, died Thursday, June 27, at his home in Pioneer, Calif.
following a lung operation the middle of April. He was born in Ozark June 12, 1904 to
Mrs. Lee C. Garrison and the late Mr. Garrison. Survivors are his wife, three daughters,
Mrs. Barbara Lent of Oakland and Janet Sue and Carol Lee of the home, one son, Derald,
of Oakland, his mother of Ozark and three sisters, Mrs. Harold Hurst of Forsyth and Mrs.
Raymond Marley and Mrs. Virgil Merrifield also of Ozark. Funeral services and burial
were Monday at Jackson, Calif.
Garrison, Wendell Lee 4 Jun 1930 - 10 Aug 2005 SN-L 11 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Everett Haley & Affie Ethel (Caudle) Garrison; married Myra]
Wendell Lee Garrison, age 75, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August
10, 2005. He was born June 4, 1930, in the McCracken community near Ozark, the son of
Everett Haley Garrison and Affie Ethel (Caudle) Garrison. He was employed as an
insurance agent before retirement. Mr. Garrison was a member of Second Baptist Church
in Springfield, and Elks Lodge #409. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and researching
genealogy for his family. Survivors include his wife, Myrna; two sons and their wives,
Michael Lee and Lana, Rogersville, and Russell Kirk and Carol, Ozark; six
grandchildren, Michael Travis Garrison, Matthew Kirk Garrison, Jonathon Russell
Garrison, Jeremiah Patrick Garrison, Erin Nicole Garrison, and Kimberly Lydia Perkins
and husband, Mike; a great granddaughter, Michelle Baylee Garrison; and a sister,
Imogene Rogers, Branson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patti LaVern Wright,

and his parents. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 13, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ron Garrison officiating. Burial will follow in McCracken
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Garrison, William D. 22 Apr 1904 - 28 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
[Note: married Marie]
Services for William D. Garrison, 75, Route 2, Nixa, were held May 20 at
Greenlawn Battlefield South with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Garrison died at 9:10 May 28 in the State Chest Hospital,
Mount Vernon, after a long illness. A lifetime resident of Greene County, he was a retired
manager for Holsum Bakeries and a member of Calvary Bible Church at Nixa. Survivors
include his wife, Marie; two sons, William E., Kimberling City and Joesph D.,
Greenbriar, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Susan Marie Letterman, St. Louis., Mrs. Dorothy
Busiek, Springfield and Mrs. Marjorie McFarland, Jackson, Miss,; two sisters, Mrs.
Berdie Hegler, Springfield and Mrs. Lottie Gerhart, Stafford; one brother, Ira Garrison,
Springfield; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Garrison, William Enoch Dec 1886 - 1 Feb 1961 CCR 9 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Garrison, John & Frances Larilda (Bledsoe)]
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Christeson Chapel in
Harrison for William Enoch Garrison, 74, retired Omaha, Ark. barber who died at his
home Wednesday. He was a native of Christian County and had lived in the Omaha
vicinity for four years. He is survived by his wife, Callie; five sons, and a daughter, four
brothers and seven sisters.
Garrison, Zula M. (Alderson) 28 Aug 1889 - 16 Sep 1976 OH 23 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: Daughter of Jim & ? (?) Alderson; married Fred Garrison 1880 - 6 Feb 1952]
BRUNER - Graveside services for Mrs. Zula M. Garrison, 87, Bruner, was at 2
p.m. Sunday in the McHaffie Cemetery north of here. The Rev. James Applegate will
officiate. The services will be directed by Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Garrison died at 1 p.m.
Thursday in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after a brief illness. Surviving are
four sons, John, James and Robert, all of Carthage and Henry of the home; four
daughters, Mrs. Georgia Clines, Strafford, Mrs. Gussie Smith and Mrs. Nellie Hull, both
of Reeds, and Mrs. Maxine Hull, Elkhead; a half-brother, Rowan Alderson, Springfield;
45 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.
Garton, Jerry Lee 25 Jul 1940 - 20 Nov 2003 SN-L 23 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Marvin & Reta (Hankins) Garton; married 23 Jul 1960 C. Elaine]
Jerry Lee Garton, Springfield, age 63, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003,
after a long courageous battle with cancer, with his family at his side. Jerry was born July
25, 1940, in Lawrenceburg, Mo., to Marvin Garton and Reta Hankins Garton. Jerry was
raised on the family farm in Everton, Mo. He graduated from Miller High School in
1958. During his high school years, he developed a passion for Shorthorn cattle that
continued his entire life, along with his love of tractors. Jerry was a member of Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine Temple, Director's Staff, the Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge, York
Rite, and BPOE 409. He retired from Frisco/ BNSF railroad after thirty-six years as a

locomotive engineer. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Charles
Garton. On July 23, 1960, he married his lifelong best friend, C. Elaine Garton, who
survives him. He is also survived by their daughter, Debbie Smith, and her husband, Rick
of Clever, Mo.; a son, Kelly Garton of Springfield, Mo.; the sunshine of his life and his
"special buddy," his grandson Christopher Garton of Clever, Mo.; his sisters, Mary E.
Morris, and her husband, Marion of Shawnee, Kan., and Ruth Ivan and her husband,
John, of Mission, Kan.; a very special nephew who was more like a brother, Phil Morris
and his wife, Lynnette, of Richmond, Mo.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and
nephews; and many, many friends. Services and Masonic tribute will be held Monday,
Nov. 24, 2003, at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, located at 441 W.
Battlefield, Springfield. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Mo.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart
Association. Jerry was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Gass, Emma N. (Rice)
21 Oct 1858 - 19 Nov 1958 CCR 27 Nov 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Gass, 100 who died Nov. 19, were held Sunday,
Nov. 23 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Hanks and Rev. Swadley officiating., Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs. Gass celebrated
her 100th birthday just 29 days before her death. She was a member of the Galloway
Baptist church for the past 35 years. Survivors include two sons, Everett Gass of Sparta
and Sam Gass of Selah, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Ellingsworth of Galloway and
Mrs. Eva Lariviere of Springfield; 18 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and 10 great
great grandchildren
Gass, Rosa A. (Bookout) 18 Oct 1888 - May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Amanda J. (Roller) Bookout; married 12 Jan 1908
William Everett Gass 15 Sep 1882 - 15 Sep 1967]
Services for Mrs. Rosa A. Gass, 90, Sparta, were held Tuesday in the Sparta First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Gass died Saturday in her home after a short
illness. Survivors include five sons, Lester H., Shenandoah, Iowa, Millard H., Reno,
Nev., William E., Granite City, Ill., Walter H., Sealey, Texas and Paul J., Sparta; five
daughters, Mrs. Vesta Montgomery, Shreveport, La., Mrs. Dorothy Thompson, Rockport,
Mrs. Mable Riley, Sparta, Mrs. Lucille Heckmaster, Joplin and Mrs. Elizabeth Downes,
Willard; 30 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; and a
brother, George Bookout, Springfield.
Gass, William Everett 15 Sep 1882 - 15 Sep 1967 CCR 21 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: no legible tombstone with this lifespan but stone in Sparta Cemetery for William
E. Gass with dates 24 Jun 1891 - 1 Apr 1960 is beside stone of Rose (Bookout) Gass, 18
Oct 1888 - May 1979. wife of this man]
William Everett Gass, a native of Conway and resident of Sparta since 1915, died
at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Nevada hospital where he had been a patient about two months.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Sparta Masonic Lodge. Mr. Gass is

survived by his wife, Rosa; and five sons, Lester H., Shenandoah, Ia., Millard H., Reno,
Nev., William E. Granite City, Ill., Walter H., Houston, Tex. and Paul J. Long Beach,
Calif. Other survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Vesta Griffin, Shreveport, La., Mrs.
Dorothy Thompson, Shenandoah, Mrs. Mabel Riley, Sparta, Mrs. Lucille Heckmaster,
Neosho, and Mrs. Elizabeth Downes, Fordland; one brother, Samuel, of the state of
Washington; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Lariviere of Springfield and Mrs. Nellie Ellingsworth,
Galloway; 32 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Sparta with the Mr. Dennis Swift officiating.
Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery with Masonic rites by Sparta Lodge No. 296.
Arrangements are by Harris of Ozark.
Gaston, Zula (Cowan) Apr 1876 - 3 Apr 1960
CCR 7 Apr 1960 p1
[Note: daughter of George & Sarah Jane (Patterson) Cowan]
Funeral services for Mrs. Zula Gaston, 84, of near Rogersville, who died Sunday,
April 4 were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Oscar
Ellison officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was
a member of the Center Point Church of Christ. Survivors include one brother, Paul
Cowan of Rogersville; two sisters, Miss Edna Cowan and Mrs. Georgina Wills, both of
Springfield.
Gates, Bunker 27 Jul 1902 - 28 Feb 1979 OH 1 Mar 1979 pB3
Bunker Gates, 76, retired farmer and stockman of Halfway, died Wednesday in
the Cox Medical Center. A sister, Mrs. Mollie Mincks of Rogersville, is among those
surviving.
Gates, Donnie Marie 20 May 1892 - 10 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
[Note: married John W. Gates]
Donnie Marie Gates, 95, died Dec: 10 at the Americana-Fremont Health Care
Center in Springfield: Services for Mrs. Gates were held Saturday at the Immanuel
Baptist Church in Springfield. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery under the direction
of Klingner Mortuary. Mrs. Gates was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Gates,
and a son, William Elvage Gates. Her survivors include three daughters, Pauline Wise,
Sedalia, Wilma Carroll, Ozark, and Dolores Robinson, Yuba City, California; a: son,
Ralph J. Gates, Springfield; a sister, Myrtle Grant, Joplin; 12 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild,
Gates, William E., Sr. 1910 - 8 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of ? & Donnie (?) Gates; married Eula]
Services for William E. Gates, Sr., 64, of 2202 West Nichols, were at 1 p.m.
today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Francis Bishop officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Gates, a lifelong Springfield resident, died at 5:35
p.m. Wednesday in the State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon after a long illness. He
had retired after 22 years with the Frisco Railroad Mill Department. Mr. Gates was a
member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Eula; three sons, Bill, 423
Miller Road, Jim, Nixa and Rick, 903 North Forest; his mother, Mrs. Donnie Gates, 625
North Park; a brother, Ralph, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Wise, Sedalia, Mrs.

Wilma Carroll, Ozark, and Mrs. Delores Robinson, Kimberling City, and five
grandchildren.
Gatlin, Frank d 7 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug 1953 p8
Frank Gatlin of Miami, Fla., former Ozark resident, was killed August 7 in an
auto wreck near Kissimee, Fla, while enroute to Missouri. Mrs. Gatlin and daughter Ruby
are both confined to a hospital with serious injuries. Besides his wife and daughter, Mr.
Gatlin is survived by two sons, William Gatlin in the U. S. Navy and Frank Gatlin, Jr. of
Little Rock, Ark. Word of the tragedy was received here by Mrs. John Day.
Gault, Olive E. (Pursley) 12 Nov 1894 - 2 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Louisa (Reitz) Pursley; married Joe D. Gault]
Olive E. Gault, 94, of Turners, died at 11:40 a.m. July 2 at Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Gault were held July 5 in the Klingner Chapel with
the Revs. Clayton Smith and Val Strader officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Gault was born Nov. 12, 1894, to Tom and Louisa (Reitz) Pursley in Greene
County. She was married to Joe D. Gault; Mr. Gault preceded her in death. Mrs. Gault
was a lifelong resident of the Turners community. She and her late husband bought the
grocery store there in 1918. She served as Postmaster in Turners for 27 years. She was a
member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church, the Bethel Chapter of Eastern Star, and
was a 50-year charter member of the Crescent Extension Club. Besides her husband, a
son, Thomas Nathaniel Gault and three brothers, Cleve, Walter and Arthur Pursley
preceded Mrs. Gault in death. Surviving are daughters Josephine Elsey, Turners, and
Emilie Gault, Springfield; brothers Paul Pursley, Rogersville, and Bill Pursley,
Springfield; two grandchildren, Jody Rogers and Jill Elsey, Turners; and several nieces
and nephews.
Gault, Walter, Sr. 28 Jun 1898 - 6 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p10
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Walter Gault, Sr., 79 of Rogersville, were at 1:30
p.m. Friday at the Rivermonte Chapel in Springfield with the Rev. Raymond Tracy
officiating., Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Mr. Gault died Tuesday afternoon at St.
John’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of
Greene County. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Clanin, Springfield; three
sons, Walter, Jr., Rogersville, James, Grandview and Bob, Fordland; three sisters, Mrs.
Inez Reynolds, Springfield, Mrs. Nina Collison, Sherman, Tex. and Mrs. Ollie Bowers,
Cherokee Village, Ark. and 13 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Gayer, Verba Maxine (Brown) Yarbrough 29 Oct 1922 - 6 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975
p11
[Note: Daughter of Henry D. & Sadia (McHaffie) Brown; married 14 Feb 1942 Edwin F.
Yarbrough; married 25 Jul 1969 Kenneth L. Gayer]
Mrs. Verba Maxine Gayer, Route 1, Miller, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, 1975
in a hospital in Columbia after an illness of two years. She was born October 29, 1922 in
Christian County, south of Fordland, a daughter of Henry D. and Sadia McHaffie Brown.
She was married February 14, 1942 to Edwin F. Yarbrough who preceded her in death on
April 27, 1963. Two daughters were born to this union. She was married to Kenneth L.

Gayer July 25, 1969 and he survives. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two
daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Judy) Schultz of Clarence and Mrs. James (Kay) Young of
Tuscaloosa, Alabama; her parents of rural Fordland; two grandchildren, Ronnie and
Kimberly Schultz of Clarence and other relatives. Memorial services were held on
Tuesday, January 7, 1975 on 2 p.m. at Marsh’s Chapel in Rogersville. The Rev. Ronald
L. Schutz officiated with interment in the Fordland Cemetery in Fordland.
Gearing, Vivian (Penn) 6 Oct 1911 - 4 Apr 2005 SN-L 7 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Edward Wilson & Carrie (Davis) Penn; married Irvin Gearing 22 Mar
1909 - 13 Mar 1972]
Vivian (Penn) Gearing, 93, Billings, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born October 6, 1911, in Cape Girardeau, Mo.,
the daughter of Edward Wilson and Carrie (Davis) Penn. A resident of Billings since
1963, she attended the Billings First Christian Church. The joy of her life was caring for
her family and her flower garden. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irvin, in
1972; parents; and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by two sons and their
spouses, Jerry and Mary Gearing, Billings, and Ted and Cathryn Gearing, Rogersville; a
daughter and her husband, Dixie and Robert Goodin, Phoenix, Ariz.; seven
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Paul Penn,
Springfield; two sisters, Murl Moynahan, and Ruth Potter, both of Springfield; other
relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005,
in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Micki Pulleyking officiating. Burial will
follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The Billings Chapel will be open at noon
today, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.
Gee, Judith Ann (Cook) 9 Apr 1938 - 21 May 2006 SN-L 7 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Henry “Harry” & Dorothy Cook]
Beloved mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, Judith Ann (Cook) Gee of
Nixa, Missouri, died May 21, 2006. Judy was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on April 9,
1938. She received her high school diploma from Osage High School, undergraduate
degree from Wichita State, her Gifted Education Teaching Certificate from Drury and
graduate degrees from Missouri State. Judy touched the lives of thousands of students,
colleagues and friends and after a total 34 years of teaching, she retired in 2003. Judy
spent the last 26 years of her career in the Nixa R-2 School District. She was a passionate
gardener and reader; she also enjoyed various arts and crafts including painting, quilting,
wood burning, and scrap booking, genealogy and spending time in her beloved valley.
Judy is survived by two sons, Scott, St. Peters, Mo., and Toby, St Charles, Mo.; daughterin-law, Victoria, St. Charles, Mo.; two grandchildren, Connor, St. Peters, Mo., and
Calliope, St. Charles, Mo.; her brother, William "Bill" Gardner Cook of Austin, Minn.;
and five nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Henry
"Harry" and Dorothy Cook of Osage, Iowa; her brother, George Arthur Cook, Des
Moines, Iowa. A public memorial service will be held at Nixa Jr. High Auditorium, June
10, 2006, at 3 p.m. A private family memorial service will be held at the Harry Cook
Nature Trail in Osage, Iowa, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can
be made to the Nixa School Foundation, c/o Judy Gee Memorial Scholarship, 205 North

Street, Nixa, MO 65714 or Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd, Nixa, MO
65714.
Geer, Eugene Hoffman 15 Oct 1898 - 28 Feb 1969
CCR 6 Mar 1969 p8
Eugene Hoffman Geer, 70, Ozark died at 3 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield after a brief illness. Mr. Geer was a Navy veteran of World War I and II
and had been a civilian U. S. government employee. He was at one time clerk of the
Probate and Magistrate County here. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Florence Wallace,
Lebanon, Ore. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Adams Funeral Home
Chapel with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery in
Springfield.
Gefeller, Elick d 5 Nov 1954 CCR 11 Nov 1954 p1
Friends here have received word of the death on November 5 of Mrs. Elick
Gefeller at Portland, Ore. She was a former resident of the Ozark community, Her death
was attributed to a heart attack.
Gelsheimer, Mora C. 18 Sep 1900 - Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: married Henry Gelsheimer 3 Jan 1899 - Apr 1972]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Mora C. Gelsheimer, 76, Ozark, were at 10 a.m.
Monday at Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Chester D. Reich
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of AyreGoodwin. Mrs. Gelsheimer died at 1:45 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield after a brief illness. She had been an employe of Heer’s Department Store for
more than 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Ronald of 3127 Shalimar and Merle of
Rolla; and a daughter, Mrs. Trula Shipman, Joplin.
Gent, Kenneth W. 30 May 1919 - 21 Apr 1999 CCH-N 28 Apr 1999
[Note: married Alta Fern Roberts 25 Sep 1915 - 14 Nov 1987]
Kenneth W Gent, 79, of Ozark died at 1:40 a.m., April 21, 1999, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. Kenneth was born May 30, 1919, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Alta, his parents, three sisters and two brothers. He is
survived by a daughter and her husband, Barbara and Donald Nelson, two grandsons and
their wives, Randal and Patty Nelson and Kenneth and Cathy Nelson, two greatgrandchildren, Jennifer and Nicholas Nelson, and one sister, Kathern Shewmaker. A
"Celebration of his Life," will include a Military Contingent from Ft. Wood Army Base
that will honor Kenneth, a retired Master Sergeant, who served in World War II, Korea
and Vietnam. Services was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 1999, at Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed at Ozark City Cemetery, Ozark. There was no
formal visitation. The casket remained closed for the funeral service. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be given to the Ozark Presbyterian Church, 1798 Hwy. 14 East, Ozark,
MO. 65721.
Genteman, Lawrence 14 Jul 1895 - Aug 1967
CCR 17 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: married Katie Foster 24 Oct 1897 - Dec 1972]

Word was received here today of the death of Lawrence Genteman in a Wichita,
Kan. hospital. Death resulted from a heart condition. Mrs. Genteman is also a hospital
patient at Wichita suffering from a heart condition. The Gentemans are former residents
of Ozark. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Genteman, Mark E. 18 May 1926 - 28 Mar 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Lawrence & Katie (Foster) Genteman; married Virginia 28 Nov 1926 - 22
Apr 2000]
Mark E. Genteman, 68, Conway Springs, Kan., died March 28, 1995. He was
retired from Boeing Wichita. Survivors include his wife Virginia; sons Randy and Daniel,
both of Wichita, Kan.; daughters Dorsey Carter, Lylla Rausch, Gala Mies, all of Conway
Springs, Brenda Adcock of Wichita, Debra Christie of Prairie Village, Kan., Beverly
Gray of Issaquah, Wash.; a brother, Richard, of Ozark; a sister, Gwendolyn Hunter, San
Diego; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Friday, March 31,
1996, in Ebersol Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Genteman, Richard William "Dick" 28 Jan 1921 - 10 May 2005 SN-L 12 May 2005
& SN-L 13 May 2005
[Note: Son of Lawrence & Katie (Foster) Genteman; married Ruth]
Richard William "Dick" Genteman, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May
10, 2005. He was born January 28, 1921, in Argonia, Kan., the son of Lawrence and
Foster Genteman. Dick retired from the U.S. Air Force and from the State of Missouri
Employment Service. He was a longtime member of Selmore Christian Church where he
served as Sunday School Teacher, Elder, and Deacon. He presently was a member of
Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Ruth; a daughter,
Pam McCroskey and husband, David; a son Craig and his wife, Dianna; grandchildren,
Mandy Faulkner and husband, Larry, Travis McCroskey and fiance, Jackie Hobbs, and
Luke and Shelby Genteman; a great grandson, Mason Faulkner, all of Ozark; a sister,
Gwen Hunter, San Diego, Calif.; a brother-in-law, Max Wheeler and wife, Irene; a sisterin-law, Elizabeth Wheeler, all of Ozark; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
David Massey-Brown and Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial with full military
honors will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Church, Selmore
Christian Church or American Heart Association.
Genteman, Robert K. 4 Jul 1923 - 29 May 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married 12 Mar 1948 Sue Mapes; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Robert K. Gentemann, 50 of 214 Bethalto Drive, Bethalto, Ill. died at 7:30 p.m.
May 29 in St. Joseph Hospital, at Alton, He had been in failing health. He was a welder
for Federal Metallurgical Division of U. S. Reduction for ten years. He married Sue
Mapes March 12, 1948 in Ozark, MO. Besides his widow, Mr. Genteman is survived by
two sons, David R. of Edwardsville and Michael K. of Bethaldo; two grandchildren; two
brothers, Richard of Ozark, Mo, Mark of Kansas and a sister, Mrs. Gwen Hunter of San
Diego, Calif. Services were conducted at 9:30 a.m. Wed., June 1 at First Southern Baptist

Church of Bethaldo, by the Rev. C. O. Kool. Burial was in Roselawn Memorial Gardens,
Bethaldo.
Gentile, Charles David 7 Jan 1907 - 25 Oct 1996 CCH-N 30 Oct 1996
Charles David Gentile, 89, died Friday, October 25, 1996 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born January 7, 1907, in Lobdell, Louisiana and was the son of Andrew
and Antonia (Pace) Gentile. On February 11, 1931 he married Aimee Mae Waterberry.
She preceded him in death in 1974. Mr. Gentile lived most of his life in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa and retired at age 65 from Iowa Manufacturing. He then worked for St. Luke's
Hospital until age 85. Survivors include: His son, Dr. Charles E. Gentile and his wife,
Evelyn, Ozark; three grandchildren, Chris Wilhite, Brenda Gentile, and Charles Gentile,
Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Justin Gentile and Brittney Wilhite; two step-greatgrandchildren, Andrea and Bradley Carnes; and special friends Jim and Jane Tinker. A
graveside funeral service was Tuesday, October 29 in Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. A visitation was held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gentry, Boyce 17 Sep 1910 – 3 Jun 1996 CCH-N 8 Jun 1996
Boyce Gentry, 85, 2805 Connecticut Ave., died at 8:55 p.m. Monday June 3,
1996, at St. John’s Regional Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Gentry was born
Sept. 17, 1910 at Viola, Ark. He moved to Joplin from Nixa about a year ago. He was
self-employed in the home construction industry for many years. He married June White
on Nov. 8, 1991, at Ozark. She survives. Additional survivors include a son, Rick
Campbell, Oklahoma City, OK; three daughters, Nora Lynn Sullivan, Lantana, FL, Chris
Rogers, Oklahoma City OK, and Gloria LaFrance, Walla Walla, Wash.; two sisters,
Coreen Chance, Liberal, KS, and Effie Hunt, Goodrich, TX; and six grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Thursday June 6, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. at Sparta Cemetery
with Thelma Kinney officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Parker
Mortuary. Contributions may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Gentry, Earl C. 1 Jul 1917 - 19 May 1994 OH 25 May 1994
[Note: Son of Robert Edward & Nora (Sherman) Gentry; married Maureen]
Earl C. Gentry, 76, Nixa, passed away Thursday, May 19, 1994 at 9:45 a.m. in his
home following a long illness. Gentry was born July 1, 1917 in Viola, Ark., the son of
Robert Edward Gentry and Nora Sherman. He was a self-employed carpenter, a WWII
Army Veteran, and a member of VFW Post #963. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a son, Wayne Gentry, in 1967; a sister and a brother. He is survived by his wife,
Maureen; a daughter, Nancy Hill, Tulsa, Okla.; a son, David Gentry and his wife Sandra,
Oklahoma City, Okla.; two grandsons, David Wayne Gentry and Kevin Hill; a greatgrandson, David Lee Gentry; a brother, Boyce Gentry, Nixa; two sisters, Effie Hunt,
Goodrich, Texas, and Corene Chase, Liberal, Kan.; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Saturday, May 21, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with
the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta.
Gentry, T. Roy 3 Feb 1923 - 20 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of Virge Albert & Beaula Gentry; married Violet Mae “Benny” Beltway 31
May 1924 - 1 Oct 1999]

T. Roy Gentry, 68, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1991; in his home. He was
born Feb. 3, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. A veteran of World War II, he served in the U.S.
Navy. He was inventive and was known for his own chemical, spice and novelty
products. He was also a wood craftsman. He was a member of Retreads, American
Motorcycle Association and Christian Motorcycle Association. He was a member of
Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Benny (Violet); two daughters, Dr.
Kathleen Gentry, Las Vegas, Nev., and Jeanine Owens, Springfield; a son, Jerry D.
Gentry, Springfield; a granddaughter, Bethany Gentry; and his mother, Beaula Gentry,
Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father, Virge Albert Gentry, and a
brother, Virge Albert Gentry Jr. Services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Brad Owens was soloist. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery with military honors conducted by Veterans of .Foreign
Wars Posts 3404 and 963 and American Legion Post 676. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Gentry, Violet Mae “Benny” (Beltway) 31 May 1924 - 1 Oct 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of Roy and Bertha Beltway; married T. Roy Gentry 3 Feb 1923 - 20 Feb
1991]
Violet Mae “Benny” Gentry, 75, of Ozark, MO., died October 1, 1999 at 8:15
p.m. in Ozark Riverview Manor. The daughter of Roy and Bertha Beltway, she was born
May 31, 1924 in Spokane, Washington. She was a home maker and member of the Ozark
Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters: Jeanie Gentry, Springfield and
Kathleen Gentry, Las Vegas, NV., one son Jerry Gentry, Ozark and two granddaughters.
The body will be cremated under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home, South,
Springfield and burial in Springfield National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are
suggested to Ozark Riverview Manor.
George, David Samuel
11 Oct 1931 - 30 Mar 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p1
[Note: Son of David & (?) George; married Betty V.]
AND
George, Steven C. 21 Jul 1959 - 30 Mar 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p1
[Note: Son of David Sam & Betty V. George]
3 Other Sons Injured
Sam George 37; Son Steven, 9, Lose Lives as Truck Overturns
An Ozark father and his young son lost their lives in a three-car tragedy at 1:30
p.m. Sunday on Hwy 66 eight miles east of Springfield. The victims: David Samuel
George, 37, popularly known as Sam David. Steven George, 9. a fourth-grade student.
They were in a truck, when went out of control, careened into the median, then
overturned, throwing both out. Three other sons in the truck who escaped critical injury
were: Timothy George, 8, possible collar bone fracture. Mark George, 10, bruises. David
George 11, bruises. All three were treated at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. The State
Highway Patrol reported the accident happened as follows: Charles Wallace, 43,
Rogersville was attempting to pass a car driven by Loretta Knight, 44, Springfield when
she began pulling into the passing lane. Slowing down, Wallace moved back behind the
other auto again and Mr. George, driving his truck behind the cars, apparently applied his
brakes suddenly to avoid smashing into the Wallace car. At this point, the George truck

careened out of control and turned over. Mr. George is also survived by his wife, Mrs.
Betty C. George; another son, Michael K. George; a daughter, Tina Kay George; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. David George, Niangua; a brother, Don George, Marshfield; his
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Eva Hargus, Seymour. Mr. George had lived in the Niangua
community all his life until moving to Ozark in 1962 as a field man for Sanitary Milk
Producers, St. Louis. Later he was a field man for Major Cheese, Inc. and then a
salesman for Purina. In Jun 1968, Mr. George and Dr. Herschel Chudomelka acquired the
Ozark Feed & Farm Supply from Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Maddox. Mr. George was a
member of the First Baptist Church, Ozark and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War.
Double funeral services for father and son were held at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday at First
Baptist church with the Revs. Allen Harrison and Wayne Payne officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery. As a mark of respect for Mr. George and his son Steven, downtown
business places were closed during the funeral services form 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. A
memorial fund has been established for the family and contributions may be made to Loy
Stumpff at the Dairy Queen here.
George, Mary Linda (Waldron) 25 Oct 1950 - 20 Jun 2005 SN-L 23 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Mary Ann Waldron; married 28 Dec 1965 Daniel George]
Mary Linda George, 54, Sparta, Mo., passed away Monday, June 20, 2005, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Mary was born October 25, 1950, in Omaha, Neb., the
daughter of Eugene and Mary Ann Waldron. On December 28, 1965, she was united in
marriage to Daniel George in Las Vegas, Nev., and to this union three children were
born. Mary spent her life as a homemaker caring for her family, children, and grandchildren. She was extremely talented at cooking, traditional handiworks, and enjoyed
crocheting and crafts. She demonstrated kindness, compassion, strength, and
unconditional love; making her the "perfect mom" to her family. Mary is survived by her
loving husband of 39 years, Daniel George; two daughters, Rachael Miller and Jennifer
George, both of Sparta; and one son, Eugene George and wife, Rebecca, of Sparta.
Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Deacon Mark Wand as celebrant.
George, May Alice (Henry) 29 May 1885 - 15 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
Mrs. May Alice George, 86, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 8 a.m.
Monday in a Chadwick nursing home. She is survived by one brother, Roy Henry of
Springfield and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating, Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery.
Gerard, Bertha A. “Bertie” (Short) 1 Dec 1888 - 14 Apr 1971 CCR 15 Apr 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Lona M. (Griffin) Short; married John Rutledge Gerard
1884 - 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha A. Gerard, 82, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday
in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs. Lynn DeMark and Paul Press officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell. Mrs. Gerard
died Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a short illness.
Surviving are a son, Loren of Clever; three brothers, Grant and Oscar Short, both of

Springfield and Leo Short of Clever; and three sisters, Mrs. Delphia Butler of Long
Beach, Calif.., Mrs. Ruth Word of Burbank, Calif and Mrs. Opal Merritt of Springfield.
Gerard, Gertie (DeWitt) 14 Feb 1886 - 7 Feb 1951 CCR 15 Feb 1951
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Louis I (?) Dewitt; married 21 Dec 1904 William Prime
Gerard 21 Apr 1884 - 15 Aug 1968]
Mrs. Gertie Dewitt Gerard, was born near Clever, MO on February 14, 1886 and
passed away at her home in Boaz, MO on Wednesday, February 7, 1951, following a
three year illness. She lived her entire lifetime in the Clever and Boaz communities. On
December 21, 1904, she united in marriage to William Prime Gerard and to this union
one daughter was born. She was converted and joined the Lorenza Chapel Methodist
church at an early age, but later transferred her membership to the Clever Methodist
church where she was a devoted member. Surviving are her husband, William of Boaz;
the daughter, Mrs. Clifford Brown and granddaughter, Carol Brown, both of Boaz; two
brothers, Clyde DeWitt of Manteca, CA and Howard DeWitt of Springfield; two sisters,
Mrs. Opal Gaudin of Salinas, CA and Mrs. Don Robertson of Hollywood, CA. Funeral
services were held Friday afternoon in the Clever Methodist church by Rev. D. S. Frazier
assisted by Rev. William Butts. Interment was made in the Frazier Chapel cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Gerard, Jennie M. (Frazier) Norman 15 Nov 1885 - 16 Nov 1960 CCR 17 Nov 1960
p5
[Note: Daughter of Martin Dick and Margaret Caledonia (McCroskey) Frazier; married
first William Ora Norman, buried under Norman name; married second William Prime
Gerard]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Norman Gerard, 75, of Nixa, who died at 2:35
p.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Nixa Baptist Church with
the Rev. Earl French officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Gerard was a life-long resident of the Nixa and Clever communities
with the exception of about 12 years she spent in Springfield. She was a member of the
Nixa Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Prine Gerard; one brother, Shack
Frazier of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Mallonee of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Effie
Caughron of Ozark and Clara Duval of 1341 LaFontine in Springfield; one step-daughter,
Mrs. Lucile Brown of 853 West Seminole in Springfield; one step grandchildren and one
step great grandchild.
Gerard, John Rutledge 1884 - 7 Nov 1954 CCR 11 Nov 1954 p1
[Note: married 1906 Bertie Short]
Funeral services for John Rutledge Gerard, 70, who died November 7 on the farm
near Boaz on which he was born, were held Tuesday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with
Rev. Earl French and Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. In 1906, he was united in marriage to
Bertie Short and to this union a son and a daughter were born. The daughter, Mrs. Lora
Cobb, preceded him in death in 1938. Some 40 years ago he was converted and united
with the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; the son, Loran Gerard of

Clever; one sister, Mrs. Erie Hart of Clever; five grandchildren; other relatives and many
friends.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954, in the margin.
Gerard, Loran S.
18 Sep 1910 - 17 Apr 1973
[Note: married Beatrice]
Funeral services for Loran S. Gerard, 62, of Route 1, Clever, were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial
was in the Frazier Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Gerard
died at his home last Tuesday morning after a long illness. He is survived by his wife,
Beatrice; three sons, Billy of Minnetonka, Minn., Lewis of Nixa and Terry of Springfield;
one daughter, Mrs. Joanna Press of Fort Worth, Tex.; a nephew, Ken Cobb of Ozark, who
was reared in the home, and seven grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 17, 1973 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Gerard, Lydia Oma (Wise) 17 Apr 1879 - 27 Nov 1954
CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: married Talma Gerard]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia O. Gerard, 75, who died at 8 a.m. Saturday in her
home in Gonzales, Calif. where she had lived the past 14 years, will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday December 4 at the Clever Christian Church with Rev. Harold Mayer officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Mrs. Gerard is survived by her husband, Talma Gerard of Gonzales; three sons, Reggie
of Tulsa and Leonard and Ronald; a daughter, Mrs. Ivan Workman of Oilton, Okla, other
relatives and many friends. Mrs., Workman has suffered a double tragedy, her 16-yearold son, Amos , having died Monday of polio, in an Oklahoma hospital.
Gerard, William Prime 21 Apr 1884 - 15 Aug 1968 CCR 22 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married 21 Dec 1904 Gertie L. DeWitt 14 Feb 1886 - 7 Feb 1951; married 2 Dec
1953 Jennie M. Norman]
Funeral services for W. Prime Gerard, 84, Nixa were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery west of
Nixa. A native of Christian County, Mr. Gerard died early Thursday in his home. He was
a member of Clever Methodist Church and lived in the Boaz Community until moving to
Nixa in 1957. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lucille Brown; one granddaughter
and a great grandson.
AND
Gerard, William Prime 21 Apr 1884 - 15 Aug 1968
Funeral services for W. Prime Gerard, 84, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery west of here (Nixa). A native of Christian County, Mr. Gerard died early
Thursday in his home. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church and lived in
the Boaz Community until moving to Nixa in 1957. He is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Lucille Brown, Springfield; one granddaughter and a great-grandson.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.

Geren, Alfred C. “Sam” 29 Aug 1894 - Aug 1969
Alfred C. “Sam” Geren, 74, of Route 1, Clever, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, following a two-week illness. Mr. Geren, a farmer, had
lived in the area most of his life. He was a member of the Clever Christian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jo Seneff, Groton, Conn., and
Mrs. Shirley Mae Seneff, Kirkwood; 12 grandchildren; and two brothers, Ernest,
Oswego, Kan., and Henry, Republic. Arrangements will be announced by Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 2 August 1969 in the margin.
AND
Geren, Alfred C. “Sam” 29 Aug 1894 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p4
Alfred C. “Sam” Geren, 74, of Route 1, Clever, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
2, in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a two-week illness. Mr. Geren, a farmer,
had lived in the area most of his life. He was a member of the Clever Christian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jo. Seneff, Groton, Conn. and
Mrs. Shirley Mae Seneff, Kirkwood; 12 grandchildren; and two brothers, Ernest,
Oswego, Kan. and Henry, Republic. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the
Clever Christian Church with the Revs. Ora Hood, Hubert Lines, Harold Mayes, and
John Hart officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Geren, Della Ann (Maples) 14 Aug 1884 - 7 Jul 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Della Ann Geren, 84, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday
in the Baptist Church here (Clever) with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and James Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery south of Clever under direction of
Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Geren died Monday morning in the home of a son, Orville, of
Route 1, Billings, with whom she made her home recently.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Geren, Della Ann (Maples) 14 Aug 1884 - 7 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: married 6 Dec 1903 William C. Geren 13 Nov 1877 - 12 Apr 1955
Mrs. Della Ann Geren, 84, died Monday morning in the home of a son, Orville of
Billings, with whom she had made her home. Other survivors include two other sons,
Ray of Granby, Wilburn of Rt. 1, Marionville; two daughters, Mrs. Ocie Spears of
Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Opal Webb of Springfield, a brother, Charley Maples of Miller, and a
sister, Mrs. Sibble McReynolds of Boise, Idaho. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday
in the Baptist Church in Billings with the Revs. Lloyd Wilson and James Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery south of Clever under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Geren, Henry Leonard
8 Sep 1896 - 7 Apr 1970
Henry L. Geren, 73, Republic, a retired barber, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, following an apparent heart attack. Survivors are his wife,
Laura; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Garner, Republic; a son, Leonard, Elloree, S. C.; nine
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday

in the Clever Baptist Church with the Revs. Hubert Fugitt and James Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1970, in the margin.
Coincidences
Rolla Maples and Henry Geren were born the same year- -1896; Henry in September and
Rolla in December. Each spent his boyhood and young manhood in the same clock in
Clever. Both attended the Clever Baptist Church, Rolla for 62 years. They attended the
same school. Each owned a business in Clever in early manhood- - Rolla a produce,
Henry a barbershop. They both married hometown girls. Their children attended the
same school and churches. Both were residents of Republic. Rolla and Henry both
passed away April 7, 1970; both died suddenly. Both funerals were held the same day;
both in the Clever Baptist Church, with the same pastor, same organist, same soloist.
Internment was in the same cemetery, Mt. Sinai at Boaz on the same day. Their
obituaries were in the same paper; they laid in state the same day at the same funeral
chapel; arrangements were made by the same undertaker, flowers were from the same
florist and they share the same heaven.
Note; this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Geren, John Henry 1885 - 18 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p5
Funeral services for John Henry Geren. 72, who died May 18 at his home near
Browns Spring, were held May 21 at the Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Baker
and Rev. Herman Manis officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A lifelong resident and farmer in the Browns Spring
community, he was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Orpha Geren of the home, route 2, Billings; one son, Gilbert Geren of Billings; four
daughters, Mrs. Angie Curtis of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Betty Smith of Chowchilia,
Calif., Mrs, Anna Belle Gray of Crane and Mrs. Darlene Morrison of Springfield; eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Frank Geren of Coalingo, Calif; and
two sisters, Mrs. Grace Edwards of Las Cruces, N. M. and Mrs. Ida Henson of St. Joseph,
Mo.
Geren, Leonard H., Sr. 23 Dec 1918 - 18 Oct 2004 SN-L 20 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Henry Leonard & Loretta (Soden) Geren; married Martha Ruth Wescott 8
Mar 1929 - 1 Sep 1999]
Leonard H. Geren Sr., 85, Tamassee, S.C., formerly of Clever, Mo., died Monday,
Oct. 18, 2004, in his home. He was born Dec. 23, 1918, in Clever, Mo., the son of Henry
Leonard and Loretta (Soden) Geren. Mr. Geren served his country in the U.S. Navy, and
was a retired employee of the Naval Shipyard in Charleston, S.C. He was of the Baptist
faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Ruth Wescott, Sept. 29, 1999; his
parents; brothers; and a sister. He is survived by three sons, Leonard Howard Geren Jr.,
Greenville, S.C., Charles Frances Geren, Atlanta, Ga., and Thomas Lamar Geren,
Tamassee, S.C.; a daughter, Patricia Geren Eikhoff, Corpus Christi, Texas; a stepson,
Scott Foley, Springfield, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; brother-in-law
Chuck Garner, Republic, Mo.; other relatives; and many friends. Graveside services with

military honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, at the Spokane
Cemetery, Spokane, Mo., with the Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:30
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in the funeral home.
Geren, Ortha (Smith) 2 Aug 1895 - 18 Jun 1975 OH 26 Jun 1975 p10
[Note: married John Henry Geren 1885 - 18 May 1958; tombstone gives name as Orpha]
CLEVER - Mrs. Ortha Geren, 79, of Clever died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Park
Central Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Stone and
Christian counties. Mrs. Geren was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church in Stone County.
She is survived by one son, Gilbert F. of Route 1, Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Angie
Curtis, Kansas City and Mrs. Betty Moore, Mrs. Anna Belle Gray and Miss Darlene
Geren, all of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Smith, Billings; nine grandchildren and
11 great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Ortha Geren, 79, of Clever were at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery near Billings. Mr. Geren died at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday in Park Central
Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness.
Geren, William Arthur “Bud”
1881 - 14 Feb 1957 CCR 21 Feb 1957 p5
Funeral services for William Arthur “Bud” Geren, 75, who died February 11 in
Springfield Baptist Hospital were held February 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist
Church with Rev. Robert Baker and Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Union
Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A lifelong
resident of Stone and Christian Counties, he was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist
Church and for a number of years served as Sunday school superintendent, teacher and
deacon in the Brown Springs Baptist Church. He was an ordained deacon and formerly
served as moderator for the Stone County Missionary Baptist Association, He was a
former deputy sheriff of Stone County and held a lifetime membership in the Christian
County Fox Hunters Association. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Geren of the
home at Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Esther Kassner and Mrs. Elizabeth Berry of Flint,
Mich. and Mrs. Gladys Hartfelder of Swartz Creek, Mich; nine grandchildren and 13
great grandchildren; three brothers, Rev. J. W. Geren of Mt. Vernon, Mo, John Geren of
Billings and Frank Geren of Collingo, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Edwards of Las
Cruces, N. M. and Mrs. Ida Henson of St. Joseph, Mo.
Gerhard, Katherine Jo (Farkas) 16 Jan 1921 - 20 Oct 2001
[Note: married 23 May 1944 Lt. Col. Paul C. Gerhard 4 Jun 1920 - 25 Dec 1996]
Katherine Jo Gerhard, 80, Ozark, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2001, in
Cox Medical Center South. She was born January 16, 1921 in Texarkana, Ark. In 1942
she graduated from nursing school at Gartly-Ramsay Hospital, Memphis, Tenn. Mrs.
Gerhard retired as a registered nurse from Cox Medical Center North, serving as Head
Nurse for the Premature Intensive Care Nursery. She was a member of Selmore Christian
Church and the Ladies Literary Club in Ozark. Aside from her professional career, Kate
was an artist. Whether she was showing her flower arrangements in Hawaii, painting,
crocheting, knitting, creating arts and crafts, decorating her house or building her many
collections, she was always making something for others. She was preceded in death by

her husband, Paul Chester Gerhard in 1996; her mother, Ethel Irene (Haralson) Farkas;
her father and step-mother, Joseph and Ruby Farkas; and a brother-in-law, Alton Tew.
Survivors include her daughter, Jo-Nell Katherine Kehaulani Gerhard, with whom
Katherine shared her home; her son, Christopher Gerhard of Reeds Spring; three
grandchildren, Paul Christopher Gerhard Jr., Rebecca Elysse Gerhard and Margaret
Maeve Gerhard; a step-grandchild, Leslie Nicole Gilmore; a step great-grandson, Zachary
Gilmore; a sister, Patsy Tew of Beaumont, Texas; a brother, Joseph Farkas and his wife,
Kay of Louisburg, N.C.; and her friend and caregiver, Alice Ruggles, a registered nurse.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Selmore Christian Church, south
of Ozark, with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. A committal service will be at 12 noon in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Ozark Ladies Literary Club or the charity of the donor’s choice, in care of Adams
Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO. 65721. Springfield News-Leader, October
23, 2001.
Gerhard, Paul C., Lt. Col. 4 Jun 1920 - 25 Dec 1996 CCH-N 4 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Charles & Abbie May (Stout) Gerhard; married 23 May 1944 Katherine Jo
Farkas]
Lt. Col. Paul C. Gerhard, 76, Ozark, died Thursday, December 25, 1996, in Cox
Medical Center South. Paul was born June 4,1920, in Cherokee, Kansas, the son of
Charles and Abbie May Stout Gerhard. He was married to Katherine Jo Farkas, May 23,
1944, in Roswell, N.M. They celebrated 52 years together. He was a U.S. Air Force
veteran, retiring with the rank of Lt. Colonel. He served 25 years as a pilot and
intelligence officer all over the world. He flew 50 missions in WW II with the European
Theatre. He was an active member of the VFW chapter 7628 in Christian County. He was
a member of Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church, Branson. After his retirement, he
and his wife moved to Christian County and spent the last 32 years farming. He is
preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife,
Katherine Jo Gerhard, of the home; a son, Chris Gerhard and his wife Rose, Nixa; a
daughter, Kehaulani Gerhard, California; two sisters, Georgia Illner, Ohio, and Mildred
and Lyle Cuppet, Kansas; four grandchildren, Leslie Brown, Paul Gerhard, Rebecca
Gerhard and Margaret Gerhard, all of Nixa; and two devoted and loving animals, Barney
and Hey Cat. A memorial service was held Thursday, January 2, 1997, in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Father William Fasel officiating, assisted by
Rev. Conrad Kitchell. Burial followed in Rivermont Memorial Gardens Cemetery, with
military honors. The body was cremated. The family requests that Paul's memory be
honored by contributions to the Marauder Historical Society, 14211 Chesterfield Rd.,
Rockville, MD 20853.
Gerhardt, Michael, Jr. 30 May 1942 - 19 Sep 2004
SN-L 21 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Michael & Florence (Brungardt) Gerhardt; married 1994 “Boots”]
Michael Gerhardt Jr., age 62, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2004.
He was born May 30, 1942, in Victoria, Kansas, the son of Michael and Florence
(Brungardt) Gerhardt. He was baptized into the Catholic faith and was a member of the
Elks Order of Liberal, Kansas. He began his career in the oil field at the age of 15. He

worked for Zenith Drilling, Inc. as Drilling Superintendent in Liberal, Kansas for 32
years. He and his wife, Boots, were married in 1994. They moved to Nixa five years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Boots; three sons, Jerry Gerhardt, Wichita, Kansas, James
Gerhardt and his wife, Bobbie, of Frisco, Texas, and Troy Gerhardt and his wife, Susan,
Liberal, Kansas; a grandson, Caleb Gerhardt, Liberal, Kansas; stepchildren, Jeff Giesick
and his companion, Synthia Preston, Billings, Missouri, and Rhonda Cox and her
husband, Joe, Wichita, Kansas; five step grandchildren, Courtney and Tanner Cox, and
Emily, Kate, and Ben Giesick; three brothers, August Gerhardt, Victoria, Kansas, Antone
Gerhardt, Liberal, Kansas, and Herman Gerhardt, Russell, Kansas; four sisters, Felicitas
Windholtz, Victoria, Kansas, Ann Roberson, Kansas City, Missouri, Katie Rohr, Hays,
Kansas, and Betty Younger, Garden City, Kansas; and nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vickie, and four siblings, Mary Hertle,
Bonneaventure Gerhardt, Donald Gerhardt, and Geneva Edsall. Funeral services will be
at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday September 22 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow
in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, September
21, in the funeral home.
AND
Gerhardt, Michael, Jr. 30 May 1942 - 19 Sep 2004 CCH-N 29 Sep 2004
Michael Gerhardt Jr., 62, Nixa, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004. He was born may
30, 1942 in Victoria, Kan., the son of Michael and Florence (Brungardt) Gerhardt. He
was baptized into the Catholic faith and was a member of the Elks Order of Liberal, Kan.
He began his career in the oil field at the age of 15. He worked for Zenith Drilling, Inc. as
a Drilling Superintendent in Liberal, Kan. for 32 years. He and his wife Boots were
married in 1994. They moved to Nixa five years ago. Survivors include: His wife, Boots;
three sons, Jerry Gerhardt, Wichita, Kan., James Gerhardt and his wife Bobbie, Frisco,
Texas, Troy Gerhardt and his wife Susan, Liberal, Kan.; a grandson, Caleb Gerhardt,
Liberal, Kan.; step-children, Jeff Giesick and his companion Synthia Preston, Billings,
Mo., and Rhonda Cox and her husband Joe, Wichita, Kan.; five step-grandchildren,
Courtney and Tanner Cox, and Emily, Katy and Ben Giesick; three brothers, August
Gerhardt, Victoria, Kan., Antone Gerhardt, Liberal, Kan. and Herman Gerhardt, Russell,
Kan.; four sisters, Filicitas Windholtz, Victoria, Kan., Ann Roberson, Kansas City, Mo.,
Katie Rohr, Hays, Kan. and Betty Younger, Garden City, Kan.; nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Vickie, and four siblings, Mary Hertle,
Bonneaventure Gerhardt, Donald Gerhardt and Geneva Edsall. Funeral services were at
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial followed in
McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral
home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Gerisch, George 5 Mar 1896 - Oct 1976 OH 14 Oct 1976 p8
[Note: married 23 Nov 1931 Faye Beam]
BURLINGAME - George Gerisch, 80, died Wednesday in a Topeka hospital. He
was born March 5, 1896, in Richland. He had lived many years in the Burlingame
community. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of Corinthian Lodge 79 AF and
AM Burlingame. He was a past patron of Clarice Chapter 390 Order of the Eastern Star,
Wakarusa. He was a member of the American Legion post at Harveyville and was a
veteran of World War I, serving with the Army. He was married to Faye Beam on Nov.

23, 1921 at Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include a son, Paul W. Gerisch,
Mishicat, Wis.; a daughter, Mrs. Ladena Surber, Ozark, Mo., a sister, Mrs. Dora Sutton,
2807 Maryland; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services were at 2:00
p.m. Saturday at the Burlingame Federated Church here. The Corinthian Lodge will
conduct graveside services at Burlingame Cemetery. The family suggests memorial
contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Kansas, 1324 Topeka, Topeka, Kan, 66612
Gerke, Gerald 11 Sep 1948 - 28 Aug 2006 SN-L 30 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Edward & Melbourne (Martin) Gerke; married Charlene “Sherry” Ernst]
Gerald Gerke, Nixa, Mo., departed this life August 28, 2006, at his home. He was
born September 11, 1948, at Boonville, Mo., to Edward and Melbourne (Martin) Gerke.
Gerald was an RV service technician for a number of years. He served his country in the
U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Charlene "Sherry" (Ernst) Gerke, of the
home; two daughters, Valerie Luce and Amanda Villarreal; one son, David Boley; two
grandsons, Jimmy and Nick Luce; two brothers, Don and Keith Gerke; along with several
nieces and nephews and many other family and a host of friends. A memorial visitation
will be held Thursday, August 31, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Nixa Christian Church on
Northview Rd. The family requests no flowers. Arrangements are under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
German, George W. 27 Oct 1929 - 17 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
George W. German, 47 of 2218 North Johnston, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday in Cox
Medical Center where he had been a patient. He was an auto body and fender man, a
veteran of the Army during the Korean conflict and a member of the Pythian Avenue
Baptist Church. Mr. German is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas German
and one brother, Marvin, all of Mr. German’s home; and three sisters, Carolyn Berry,
2212 North Johnston, Kathryn Frank, Reeds Spring and Dorothy Payne, Nixa. Services
were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Ralph German
officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery.
Germeroth, Lorrie Lynn (Howard) 1958 - 15 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5
Services for Mrs. Lorrie Lynn Howard Germeroth, 21, of Springfield,
granddaughter of Mrs. Rile Howard of Ozark were held Aug. 18 at Greenlawn South.
Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. Mrs. Germeroth died Aug 15 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after a short illness.
Getman, Leroy "Boone" 12 Jun 1941 - 11 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Son of Steve Kurtis & Nellie Rose (Timbrook) Getman; married 30 Nov 1968
Joann Elizabeth Kirby]
Leroy "Boone" Getman, age 57, of Fordland, died Wednesday, November 11, in
Douglas County. He was born June 12, 1941, and was the son of Steve Kurtis and Nellie
Rose (Timbrook) Getman. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Boone was a
woodcutter by trade. Survivors include: two daughters, Teresa Lynn Grider, Sparta, and
Rhonda Fay Getman, Wichita, Kansas; a son David Getman, Pekin, Illinois; five
grandchildren, Anthony Dean Getman, Melissa Jean Hill, Darren Allen Kolb, H,
Savannah Lynn Kolb and Arren Lee Kolb; brothers and sisters, John Getman, Spokane,

Ruby Gideon, Oscar Getman, Dadeville, David Getman, Rogersville, Fred Getman,
Sparta, Orville Jones, Ava, and Rosie Horton, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a daughter, Lisa Michelle Hill, grandchildren, Samantha Jean Hill, and Robert
Kimble Hill, Jr., a sister, Tennie Blevins, and a brother Chester Jenkins. A graveside
service was at 2 p.m. Friday, November 13 in Spokane Cemetery, with Rev. James
"Hobo" Applegate. Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Ghan, Alta L. (Little)
16 Jun 1910 - 10 Aug 1989
CLEVER - Alta L. Ghan, 79, Clever, died at 4:57 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical
Center South. Mrs. Ghan was a longtime resident of the Clever Community. She was a
member of the Clever United Methodist Church and the church’s quilting group. She
was also a very active member of the Clever Senior Citizens. Mrs. Ghan is survived by
two brothers, Ray L. Little, Denair, Calif., and Arlie Little, Billings, a sister, Velma
Meadors, Clever; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. today
in Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial will be in
Pope Chapel Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Clever Methodist Church.
Funeral Card: ALTA L. GHAN, June 16, 1910 - Aug. 10, 1989. SERVICES
HELD: Clever United Methodist Church, August 12, 1989 at 1:00 P.M. OFFICIATING:
Rev. James Lee. ESCORTS: Ray McNabb, Bob Skaggs. Mike Little, Wade Pearce, Greg
Gardner, Howard Keeling. HONORARY: Joe King, Don Hanafin, Charles Little,
Willard Little, Orville Pearce, Donnie Eutsler, Wallace Ferguson. MUSIC: Jan Griffith,
Junior Swadley. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Pope Chapel Cemetery MEADORS
FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Ghan, Andrew 21 Aug 1908 - 8 Dec 1987
Funeral services for Andrew Ghan 79 of Clever were held Friday at 1:30 p.m. at
Meadors Chapel in Republic with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery under directions of Meadors. Mr. Ghan died Tuesday morning at Mercy
Villa Nursing Home of an apparent heart attack. He was a retired school bus driver and
14 years employee of Harris Funeral Homes. He attended the Christian Church and was
a World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife-Alma, 4 sisters Betty Maples of
Clever, Effie Jenkins of Wentzville, Leota McNabb and Eleanor Roe both of Springfield
and several nieces and nephews. December 1987. Contributed by Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Ghan, Bertha Ellen (Willoughby) 4 Apr 1893 - 4 Sep 1941
[Note - surname spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Ghann, 48, who died at her home near Clever
Thursday of pneumonia, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in Mount Sinai Church near
Clever. Burial will be under the direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Ghan, Bertie Mary (Faught)

24 Sep 1882 - 11 Jan 1968

Mrs. Bertie Mary Ghan, 85, Clever, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the sanatorium
at Mt. Vernon after a lingering illness. Surviving are four sons, Lores, Boise, Ida.,
Lawrence, Strafford, and Forest and J. Byron, both of Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Lelie
Belle Wolverton, Galveston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Bolin and Mrs. Fern
Giddon, both of Nixa; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be
at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Christian Church with the Revs. Hubert Lines and D. S.
Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under the direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Ghan, Bertie Mary (Faught) 24 Sep 1882 - 11 Jan 1968 CCR 18 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Franklin M. & Alice L. ( ) Faught; married John Marion Ghan 6
Apr 1882 - 13 May 1965]
Mrs. Bertie Mary Ghan, 86, Clever, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 in the
Sanatorium at Mt. Vernon after a lingering illness. Surviving are four sons, Lores, Boise,
Ida., Lawrence, Strafford and Forest and J. Byron, both of Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Lelie
Belle Wolverton, Galveston, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Bolin and Mrs. Fern
Giddon, both of Nixa; four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever Christian Church, with the Rev. Hubert Lines and the
Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery, under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Ghan, Carl H. 11 May 1918 - Jul 1982
Services for Carl H. Ghan, 64, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Clever
Methodist Church with the Revs. Randy Demaster and Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial
will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Ghan died at
4:10 p.m. Thursday in Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla, after apparently
suffering a heart attack. A lifelong resident of the Clever community, he was a member
of Clever Methodist Church. He was a retired farmer and stockman, a World War II
Army veteran and a former member of the American Legion Post of Billings. Survivors
include his wife, Alta; a brother, Andrew, Clever; and four sisters, Mrs. Betty Maples,
Clever, Mrs. Effie Jenkins, Wentzville, Mrs. Leola McNabb and Mrs. Eleanor G. Roe,
both of Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated. AND
There is a hand written date in the margin: 7-15-82 . Contributed by the Clever Older
Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Ghan, Clovus L. 22 Jan 1920 - Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Walter & Laura Josephine (Jones) Ghan]
Funeral services for Clovus L. Ghan, 48, a native of Clever, who was fatally
injured Mar 25 in a traffic accident near Rolla, were held Sunday in the Assembly of God
Church in Wentzville with the Rev. Ruth Ross officiating. Burial was in Peace Cemetery
under direction of T.E. Pitman of Wentzville. Mr. Ghan, who made his home in
Wentzville, was a member of the Assembly of God Church there and also was a veteran
of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Erma; three daughters, Jean Ann, Loetta and

Pamela all of Wentzville; two sons, Robert and Lester also of the home; two brothers,
Carl and Andrew both of Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Effie Jenkins, Wentzville, Mrs. Hester
Garoutte and Mrs. Betty Maples, both of Clever, and Mrs. Leota McNabb and Mrs.
Eleanor Roe, both of Springfield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Mrs. Lula (Rogers) Gardner has an handwritten
date of 1968 in the margin.
Ghan, Clyde W. 28 Mar 1914 - 27 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Son of John P. Ghan & Ethel (Kimmons) Ghan]
Mr. Clyde W. Ghan, 85, Crane, Missouri died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 27,
1999, in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. Mr. Ghan was born March 28, 1914, at
Clever. The son of John P. Ghan and Ethel Kimmons Ghan. Survivors include a son,
Clyde Ghan of Chiloquin, Oregon and other relatives and friends. No services were held.
Cremation was under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri.
Burial will be at a later date at Delaware Cemetery, West of Nixa, Missouri.
Ghan, Enoch Thalma
4 Oct 1893 - 25 Aug 1980
Services for Enoch T. Ghan, 86, Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m. today in Mount Sinai
Church, near Boaz, with the Revs. L. Vandermark and Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial
will be in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz, under direction of Meadors. Mr. Ghan died
Monday afternoon in Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark, after a long illness. Note.
This clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada Beth
(Hayden) Maples.
Ghan, Forrest Clive 27 Jun 1911 - 1 Dec 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of John Marion & Birdie Mary (Faught) Ghan; married 10 May 1935 Mary
Marguerite Scott 16 Jan 1909 - 26 Oct 1998]
Forrest C. Ghan, 81, Clever, died Dec. 1 in St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield. He was a retired farmer and stockman, a member and Deacon of Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church, a graduate of Clever High School and a member of the Clever School
Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a son, Larry Ghan, and his wife,
Sara, Republic; a daughter, Delores Fisher, and her husband, Jack, St. Louis; a sister,
Lelia Wolverton, Galveston, Texas; eight grandsons; 10 great-grandchildren and three
nieces. Funeral services were held Dec. 4 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Ghan, Irvan Edward 5 Aug 1915 - 8 Aug 2002
Irvan Edward Ghan, 87, Clever, went to his heavenly home at 7:48 a.m.
Thursday, August 8, 2002 from the Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born August 5,
1915 in Boaz, Mo., the son of Enoch and Bertha (Willoughby) Ghan. Mr. Ghan was
saved at an early age and taught Sunday School at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz,
and at Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, where he was currently a member. He was a
supervisor at Kraft Foods, retiring after 25 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed
his peach orchard and flowers. He furnished flowers for his church for many years. His
family and neighbors were familiar with his large watermelon patch. He had a love for

wood and spent many hours crafting pieces with a chainsaw. Some of those pieces were
exhibited at the Ozark Empire Fair. He was married to Muriel Elizabeth Frazier on April
15, 1939. She preceded him in death on September 4, 1995. Others preceding him in
death were his parents; two brothers, Hartzel Ghan and infant Jimmy Ghan; and a son-inlaw, Bud Johnson. He is survived by a son and his wife, Jim and Ethel Ghan; a daughter,
Nancy Johnson, all of Clever; a grandson and his wife, Steve and Beth Ghan, Springfield;
three grandchildren, Brady Bailey and Chris; a sister and her husband, Rowena and
Carlos Biellier, Vandahlia, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Doris Ghan, Springfield; a brother in-law
and his wife, Earl and Glenn Frazier, Clever; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2002 at the Calvary Bible Church in
Nixa with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. The Clever chapel will be open
Saturday at 11 a.m. with visitation from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the
Calvary Bible Church. Springfield News-Leader, August 9, 2002.
Ghan, James Bryon 17 Sep 1915 - 22 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: Son of John Marion & Birdie Mary (Faught) Ghan; married 22 Nov 1941 Jewell
Ilene Edwards]
Services for James Bryon Ghan, 63, Clever were held Wednesday in the Clever
First Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery. Mr. Ghan died Sunday in Cox Medical Center, after a short illness. Mr. Ghan
was a retired construction worker. He was a member of Clever First Baptist Church and
Teamsters Local 32. He was vice president of the Clever Senior Citizens Housing
Authority. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; two daughters, Mrs. Roma Patton and Mrs.
Kathy Daniel, both of Republic; three brothers, Lores, Boise, Idaho, Lawrence, Strafford,
Forest, Clever; a sister, Mrs. Lelia Wolderton, Galveston, Texas; and three grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 22, 1979 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Ghan, Jasper Edman
26 Jan 1885 - 11 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Jasper Edman Ghan, 72 who died at his home in Clever were
held Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W.
Forbis and the Rev. Max Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was born January 26, 1885 at Clever,
and was the son of Charles W. and Mary Merritt Ghan. On December 15, 1914, he was
united in marriage to Ruth Whitesell and to this union two children were born. Mr. Ghan
was converted 25 years ago and united with the Clever Baptist Church. He lived in the
Clever community all but ten years of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth
Ghan of the home; one son, Leo of Bakersfield, Calif; one daughter, Mrs. Fern
Schlottmann of Springfield; three grandchildren; three brothers, John, Joe and Jadie
Ghan, all of Clever, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Livingston of Chino, Calif. and Mrs. Lora
Allison of Ripon, Calif. [tombstone gives middle name Edmon]
Ghan, Jathen “Jadie” Charles
28 Mar 1887 - 26 Mar 1959
[Note death date from tombstone differs from that in obit]

CCR 2 Apr 1959 p1

Funeral services for Jathen Charles Ghan, 71, who died March 25 at his farm
home near Clever, were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian Church, with
Rev. Byron Clark officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Familiarly known as “Jadie”, he was a lifelong resident of the
Clever community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillian Ghan; three sons, T. L. Ghan
of Montclair, Calif., Johnnie Ghan of Buena Park, Calif and Charles D. Ghan of the
home; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, John Ghan of Clever
and another brother, Joseph Ghan whose death followed by only two days on March 27;
two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Livingston of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Lora Allison of Ripon,
Calif.
Ghan, John Marion
6 Apr 1882 - 13 May 1965
CCR 20 May 1965 p1
[Note: Son of James Allan & Rebecca (Pearce) Ghan; married Birdie Mary Faught 24
Sep 1882 - 11 Jan 1968]
John Marion Ghan, 83, of Clever, died Thursday at Nevada. He is survived by
four sons, Lores of Boise, Idaho, Lawrence of Strafford, Forest of Route 1, Clever and
Byron of Clever, a daughter, Mrs. Lelia Belle James of Galveston, Tex.; three brothers,
George of Twin Falls, Idaho, and Enoch of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Sellers of Nixa
and Mrs. Martha Janes Edwards of San Jose Calif,; five grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at
Boaz. The Rev. Lynn VanDeMark and the Rev. D. S. Frazier officiated with burial in
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Ghan, John Marion
6 Apr 1882 - 13 May 1965
John Marion Ghan, 83, of Clever, died Thursday. He is survived by his wife,
Bertie; four sons, Lores, of Boise, Idaho, Lawrence, of Strafford, Forest, of Route 1,
Clever, and Byron of Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Lelia Bell James of Galveston, Tex.; three
brothers, George of Twin Falls, Idaho, Ernest of Pocatello, Idaho, and Enoch of Clever;
two sisters, Mrs. Dora Sellers of Nixa and Mrs. Martha Jane Edwards of San Jose, Calif.;
five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in
the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at Boaz with the Rev. Lynn VanDeMark and the Rev. D. S.
Frazier officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1965, in the margin.
Ghan, John Porter “Red” 22 May 1881 - 25 Feb 1960
[note: surname spelling from his tombstone]
John Gahn, 79, died Thursday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Hobert Andrews of
Crane, Rt.2. Other survivors are two other daughters, Mrs. Rethel Green, Monett, and
Mrs. Eddie Ebert, Billings; three sons, Clyde, Charles and Junior; two sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Livingston and Mrs. Lora Allison of California; 10 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Gahn were held Sunday in the Clever Baptist
Church. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1960 in the margin.
AND

Ghan, John Porter “Red” 22 May 1881 - 25 Feb 1960 CCR 3 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: son of Charles Walter & Mary Jane (Merritt) Ghan; married first Sarah Ethel
Kimmons; married second Amanda Cordelia Pearce; married third Edith Bailey]
John Ghan, 78, a resident of Clever died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 25. at the home
of a daughter, Mr. Hobert Andrews of Crane. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs.
Rethel Green of Monett and Mrs. Eddie Ebert of Billings and three sons, T/Sgt. Junior
Ghan of Cheyenne, Wyo., Clyde and Charles, addresses unknown; two sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Livingston and Mrs. Lora Allison of the State of California; 13 grandchildren and
six great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Clever
Baptist Church under direction of the Cheatham Funeral Home of Glena. Burial was in
the Delaware Cemetery.
Ghan, Joseph Walter
26 Mar 1883 - 27 Mar 1959 CCR 2 Apr 1959 p1
Funeral services for Joseph Walter Ghan, 76, of Clever, who died March 27 in
Burge Hospital, Springfield were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in the Clever Methodist
church, with Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial was in the
Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a
native and lifelong resident of the Clever community. Survivors include three sons,
Andrew Ghan of Clever, Carl Ghan of the home two miles southeast of Clever and Clovis
Ghan of Wentzville; five daughters, Mrs. Effie Jenkins of Wentzville, Mrs. Hester
Garoutte and Mrs. Betty Jo Maples, both of Clever, Mrs. Eleanor Roe and Mrs. Leota
McKnabb, both of Springfield, 14 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; one brother,
John Ghan of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Livingston of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs.
Lora Allison of Ripon, Calif.
Ghan, Laura Josephine (Jones) 24 Feb 1887 - 12 Oct 1952
CCR 16 Oct 1952 p8
Mrs. Laura Josephine Gann, a life-long resident of the Clever community, died
Sunday afternoon at her home, two and three-quarter miles southeast of Clever after an
illness of several weeks. She was a member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors
include her husband, Joseph W. Ghan; three sons, Andrew of Clever, Carl of Wichita,
Kan., and Clovis of Wentzville; five daughters, Mrs. Effie Jenkins of Wentzville, Mrs.
Hester Garoutte of Clever, Mrs. Elenor Roe and Miss Leota Ghan of Springfield and Mrs.
Betty Jo Mapes of Clever, 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a brother, John
Jones of Billings; and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Anderson of New Meadows, Idaho,
Mrs. Cynthia King of Concrete, Wash. and Mrs. Della Larkins of Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Clever Christian
Church by Rev. Karl Burkhardt and Rev. R. E. Musgrave. Burial was in the Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Ghan, Lawrence J. 13 Aug 1907 - 10 Nov 1992 OH 25 Nov 1992
Lawrence J. Ghan, 85, Strafford, died at 1:20 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Aug. 13, 1907, the son of John M. and
Birdie (Faught) Ghan in Christian County. He was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist
Church, Boaz and attended the churches of Strafford. He was a member of Masonic
Lodge #608, AF & AM of Strafford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace,
parents, a brother, Lores in 1990, and a brother, Byron in 1979.
Survivors include a

brother, Forrest Ghan, Clever, a sister, Lelia Wolverton, Galveston, Texas and nieces and
nephews. Services were held Friday, Nov. 13, in the Strafford United Methodist Church,
with the Rev, Richard McGehee officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence J. Ghan Scholarship Fund for a
graduating student of Strafford High School, majoring in education, in care of Greene
County Bank of Strafford, Strafford.
Ghan, Lillie L. (Leslie) 11 Jul 1886 - 18 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Tilman & ( ) Leslie; married Jathan Charles Ghan 28 Mar 1887 - 26
Mar 1959]
Mrs. Lillie Ghan, 83, A former resident of Clever, Died Saturday in Pomona,
Calif. She had been living in Chino, Calif. for several years. Survivors include three sons,
T. l. and Johnny, both of Ontario, Calif. and Charles D. of Chino; five grandchildren; six
great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephew in the Clever area. Funeral services
were at 1: 30 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Ronald
Couch officiating, Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery east of Clever under the
direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Ghan, Matthew Grant 30 May 1973 - 9 Apr 2004 SN-L 11 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Ronnie & Shirley (Davis) Ghan]
Matthew Grant Ghan, age 30, of Ozark, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004, in
Cox South Hospital. He was born May 20, 1973, the son of Ronnie and Shirley (Davis)
Ghan. He graduated from Ozark High School and attended College of the Ozarks.
Survivors include his parents, Ronnie and Shirley Ghan, Ozark; Angie and his two sons,
Riley Grant Ghan and Adam McKinley Ghan; a brother, Brad Ghan, Ozark; paternal
grandmother, Onieda Watts, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Opal and Neal Davis, Ozark;
several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many friends. A grandfather, Carl Lee Ghan,
preceded him in death. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. David Pringle officiating. Burial will follow in JonesChastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
AND
Ghan, Matthew Grant 20 May 1973 - 9 Apr 2004 CCH-N 21 Apr 2004
Matthew Grant Ghan, age 30, of Ozark, passed away Friday, April 9, 2004 in Cox
South Hospital. He was born May 20, 1973, the son of Ronnie and Shirley (Davis) Ghan.
He graduated from Ozark High School, and attended College of the Ozarks. Survivors
include: His parents, Ronnie and Shirley Ghan, Ozark; Angie and his two sons, Riley
Grant Ghan and Adam McKinley Ghan; a brother, Brad Ghan, Ozark; paternal
grandmother, Onieda Watts, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Opal and Neal Davis, Ozark;
several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends. A grandfather, Carl Lee Ghan
preceded him in death. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 12, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. David Pringle officiating. Burial followed in JonesChastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation was from 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Ghan, Roscoe "Junior" 16 Jan 1954 - 7 Mar 2007 SN-L 8 Mar 2007

[Note: Son of Roscoe & Elsie Marie (Long) Ghan; married 10 Jan 1974 Carol Ann Kleier
? - 19 Mar 2002]
Roscoe "Junior" Ghan, 53, Republic, died at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday, March 7,
2007, in his home, with his family at his side. He was born January 16, 1954, in
Springfield, Missouri, the son of Roscoe and Elsie Marie (Long) Ghan. Junior was united
in marriage to Carol Ann Kleier on January 10, 1974. Carol passed away March 19,
2002. His mother also preceded him in death on July 19, 2001. He is survived by two
daughters and their husbands, Melissa and Shaun Sartin, Willard, and Charity and Zach
Eaton, Clever; five grandchildren, Sierah, Tyler, and Morghan Sartin, and Maggie and
Andrew Eaton; his father, Roscoe, Republic; his fianc?Lee Ann Durbin; four brothers one
sister, and their spouses. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2007, in
the First Baptist Church, Republic, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society. On line condolences can be made at www.meadors
funeralhome.com.
Ghan, Ruth (Whitesell) 22 Jan 1893 - 20 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Nancy E. Whitesell; married 20 Dec 1914 Jasper Edmon
Ghan 26 Jan 1885 - 11 Jul 1957]
Services for Mrs. Ruth Ghan, 86, Clever, were held Tuesday in Clever First
Baptist church with Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Mrs.
Ghan died Sunday in the Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield after a long illness.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. F. Schlottmann, Springfield, a son, Leo, Bakersfield,
Calif’ for grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Ghan, Vera O. (Kidwell) 1 Jan 1904 – 10 Jun 1992 NN-E 24 Jun 1992
Vera O. Ghan, 88, of Evergreen, Colo., and formerly of Boise, Idaho, died
Wednesday, June 10, 1992 in Evergreen of natural causes. Funeral services were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 at the Alden-Waggoner Chapel, Boise, Idaho. The Rev. Eugene
Curtis Hill and Dr. Benny C. Boling officiated with burial in Dry Creek Cemetery, Boise.
Mrs. Ghan, with her husband, Lores, resided at 2300 N. 19th St., Boise, from 1948 until
December 1989. Together they owned and operated State Street Lumber Co. until they
retired in 1978 and later moved to Evergreen. Vera was born to Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Kidwell, Jan. 1, 1904 at Uniontown, Kansas. She grew up in Clever and graduated from
Ozark Wesleyan College Academy, Marionville, and in her early years taught school in
Missouri. She was married to Lores M. Ghan Oct. 18, 1928 at Nixa. She was a member
of University Christian Church, Boise. She was preceded in death by her parents, James
and Betty Kidwell of Nixa; her husband, Lores, in 1990, and an infant daughter, Barbara
Lee. Survivors include a daughter, Jan (Mrs. Phil) Brown of Evergreen; two
granddaughters, Cyndyn (Mrs. Randy) Bridge and Diana (Mrs. Casey) Hancock; three
great-grandsons, Dustin, Julian and Maxwell, all of Denver, Colo.; and two sisters, Leona
Kerr of Elmhurst, Ill., and Grace Hart of Clever.

Gibbs, Carrie V. (Alderman) 1889 - 7 Dec 1971 CCR 9 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: married George Gibbs]
Mrs. Carrie V. Gibbs, 82, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in her home her. She is
survived by her husband, George; a stepson, Eugene Gibbs, Englewood, Calif.; a
stepdaughter, Miss Janice Gibbs, Dallas; a brother, Hubert Alderman, LaForge, Wis.; two
sisters, Mrs. Ada Dobbs, of the state of Wisconsin, and Mrs. Zena Alexander, Reedstown,
Wis.; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and a step grandchild. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church in Ozark, of which she was a
member, with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Additional services will be in Johnson
Chapel, LaForge, Wis, with burial in Chapel Hill Cemetery there under direction of
Adams of Ozark.
Gibbs, John 4 Jun 1921 - 24 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of John Robert & Mary Olive (Maples) Gibbs; married Grace Bellamy; born
& grew up in Ozark]
John Gibbs, 74, of Munster, Indiana, retired executive of NBC News, Chicago
(WMAQ), passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, in his home. He started his
career at WJOB radio in Hammond, Indiana, then moved to CBS News in Chicago from
1953-62. He spent the next 25 years at NBC News, retiring in 1986 to teach journalism at
Roosevelt University and Columbia College. He was an Emmy Award winner, and was
executive producer of City Desk for 20 years. He graduated from the University of
Missouri School of Journalism after serving in WWII in Europe. He was a charter
member and deacon of Meadow Lane Baptist Church for almost 40 years. Survivors
include: his wife of over .46 years, Grace Bellamy Gibbs; three sons, John Robert of
Carmel, Ind., Dr. Terry Mark of Toledo, Ohio, and David Richard of Deerfield, Ill.; one
daughter, Sandra Ellen Gibbs Cummings, of Indianapolis, Ind; five grandchildren; two
brothers, Earl Dale and Forrest Dean, both of California; and two sisters, Verna, in
Missouri and Geneva, in California. A memorial service was held today, March 26 at
Meadow Lane Baptist Church in Hammond, Indiana. Memorial donations may be made
to Meadow Lane Baptist Church.
Gibbs, Mary Olive (Maples) 22 Dec 1895 - 26 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Sarah Jane (Thomas) Maples; married 2 Oct 1917 John
Robert Gibbs 27 Jan 1892 - 8 Jul 1934]
Services for Mrs. Mary Olive Gibbs, 83 formerly of Ozark, were held Tuesday in
the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Bob Shank officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs. Gibbs died Friday
in Beverly Manor Convalescent Home, Van Nuys, Calif. where she had been a patient for
some time. She was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church. Surviving are four sons.
Jesse and Earl, both of Van Nuys, John of Munster, Ind. and Forrest, Alhambra, Calif.;
two daughters, Miss Verna Gibbs, Marionville and Mrs. Jane Johnston, Atwater, Calif.;
one brother, Jesse Maples, Harrah, Okla.; and two sister, Mrs. Ethel Clinton, Ozark and
Mrs. Clora Martin, Springfield; 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Gibbs, Sara Charlene (Crowe) 15 Sep 1916 - 13 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Earl & ? (?) Crowe

Sara Charlene Crowe Gibbs, 72, of Wichita Kansas, formerly of Rogersville, died
Oct. 15 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, after a sudden illness. Services were held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Marsh Funeral-Home, Rogersville, with Bruce Beteto officiating.
Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery. She was born Sept. 15, 1916, in Webster County
near Rogersville. She had lived her adult life in Kansas, doing public work until her
health failed. She was a member of the Church of Christ, and was preceded in death by
her father, Earl Crowe. Her survivors include her parents, Sydney and Jessie Gibbs; three
sisters, Jeanette Springer-Dick and Geraldine Simmons, both of Wichita, and Betty Jo
Bahl, Applegate, California; four nephews; two nieces; an aunt, Irene Grier, Rogersville;
three uncles, Howard Galloway, Seymour, and Forest and Hubert Galloway, both of
Rogersville; and several cousins and other relatives.
Gibbs, Sarah Jane “Jennie” 18 Sep 1869 - 7 Apr 1952 CCR 10 Apr 1952
[Note: married William Henry Gibbs - spouse on censuses, county history, and in
cemetery is William - differs from obit]
Mrs. Sarah Jane Gibbs, 82, route 2, Crane, died Monday, April 7, in Springfield
Baptist hospital after suffering a broken hip in her home last Tuesday. She had been a
patient in the hospital five days. She was living with her daughter, Mrs. Frances Logan at
the home of the accident. Mrs. Gibbs had been a resident of Christian and Stone counties
for most of her life, moving there from Cairo, IL, when she was 21. She was the widow
of John L. Gibbs, a farmer. In addition to her daughter she leaves two sons, George of
Highlandville, and Jesse of Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Adaline Woods, 909 North
Grant, and Mrs. Florence Callahan, Phoenix, AZ; 15 grandchildren. Funeral services
were conducted at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon in Wrights chapel church south of Clever
by the Rev. Ross Carter and the Rev. Walter E. Cowdrey. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Clever.
Gibson, Birchel Eugene 10 Mar 1917 - 6 Sep 2003 SN-L 8 Sep 2003 & CCH-N 10 Sep
2003
[Note: Son of Frank & Cordelia (Johnson) Gibson; married 26 Dec 1936 Mary Evalee
Johns]
Birchel Eugene Gibson, age 86, of Ozark, departed this life on Saturday,
September 6, 2003, at 11:10 p.m. in Christian Health Care, of Nixa. Mr. Gibson was born
March 10, 1917, in Sparta, Missouri, the son of Frank and Cordelia (Johnson) Gibson.
Birchel spent most of his entire life in the Sparta-Ozark area. He was an ordained Deacon
and served for many years. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, of Ozark.
He followed the carpenter trade for 30 years, having worked in the surrounding area and
in Wichita, Kansas. Upon returning to Ozark, he later owned and operated the Ozark Tire
Shop. He was united in marriage to Mary Evalee Johns, December 26, 1936. To this
union one daughter was born. This marriage lasted 66 happy years. He was preceded in
death by both parents, a brother, Gerald Gibson, and an only grandson, Joel Ray Greene.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Evalee; a daughter Judith and her husband Loyd
Harvill; one granddaughter, Jolene Huff and husband Tom; a granddaughter-in-law Kris
Greene; three great- grandchildren, Emily Jackson, and her husband Chris, and Steven
and Tori Greene; and one great-grandson, Gatlin Jackson. The funeral service will be
held on Tuesday, September 9, at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.

John Hyde and the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
AND
Gibson, Birchel Eugene 10 Mar 1917 - 6 Sept 2003 CCH-N 10 Sep 2003
Birchel Eugene Gibson, 86, Ozark, died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2003 at
Christian Health Care of Nixa. He was born March 10, 1917 in Sparta, the son of Frank
and Cordelia (Johnson) Gibson. Gibson spent most of his life in the Sparta-Ozark area.
He was an ordained Deacon and served many years. He was a member of the New Hope
Baptist Church of Ozark. He followed the carpenter trade for 30 years, having worked in
the surrounding area and in Wichita, Kan. Upon returning to Ozarks, he later owned and
operated The Ozark Tire Shop. He was united in marriage to Mary Evalee Johns on Dec.
26, 1936. To this union one daughter was born. This marriage lasted 66 happy years. He
was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Gerald Gibson; and his only grandson
Joel Ray Greene. Survivors include his wife, Mary Evalee; one daughter, Judith Harvill
and husband Loyd; one granddaughter, Jolene Huff and husband Tom; a granddaughterin-law, Kris Greene; three great-grand children, Emily Jackson, and husband Chris, and
Steven and Tori Greene; and one great-great grandson, Gatlin Jackson. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 9 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Revs. John Hyde and
Carl Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand
2003
Gibson, E. Glen 16 Sept. 1909 – 17 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
E. Glen Gibson, 85, former Ozark business owner, died June 17, 1995, after a
long illness. He was born Sept. 16, 1909, in Maitland, the son of Edgar and Daisy
Gibson. He graduated from Mound City High School in 1928 and attended San Jose State
College. On Jan. 8, 1935, he was married to Dolly Sellick in Concord, Calif., He was a
member of the Mound City United Methodist Church and the Mason’s Lodge. Survivors
include a sister, Alice Kivett, Savannah; a sister-in-law, Ida Gibson, Waimanalo, Hawaii;
three children, Dr. Bill Gibson, Virginia Beach, Va., Margaret Haslip, Ozark, and Carol
Schmidt, St. Louis; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; sixteen greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services are pending with Adams Funeral
Home. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to Hartline Hospice, Inc.
Gibson, George W. 13 Nov 1877 - Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Georgia C. Mar 1882 - 7 Feb 1964]
SPARTA - Services for George W. Gibson, 99, of Sparta, were at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Russell Heatherly will officiate, and
burial was in Fairview Cemetery south of here. Mr. Gibson, a resident of the Sparta
community more than 80 years, was a retired farmer and was a director of the Sparta
Bank for many years. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Watts, Sparta, Mrs. Zelma Gann, Ozark and Mrs. Christie
Merritt, Rout 3, Hardy, Ark.; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and six great great
grandchildren.
Gibson, Georgia C. (Walker) Mar 1882 - 7 Feb 1964 CCR 13 Feb 1964 p1

[Note: Daughter of John W. & Nancy E. Listed with mother Nan Walker in home of her
sister & brother-in-law Thomas & Emma (Walker) Harris on 1900 census - birthdate
from 1900 census]
Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia C. Gibson, 83, a long-time resident of the
Fairview community near Sparta, at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. The
Rev. Donald Mabe and the Rev. Robert Buchanan officiated, and burial was in Fariview
Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson, who died Friday night at her home after a long illness, was a
member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, George; four
daughters, Mrs. Mildred Jones, Garrison, Mrs. Mildred Watts and Mrs. Christine Merritt,
both of Sparta and Mrs. Zelma Gann, Ozark, 12 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren.
Gibson, Glenwood Charles 27 Aug 1921 - 6 Jul 1980
[note - name from tombstone]
Glen Charles Gibson, 58, Republic, died Sunday morning in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a welder for Arco Trailers and a
World War II Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Freda; a daughter, Miss Garilean
Gibson, Republic; two brothers, Howard, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Sam, Iberia; and
three sisters, Mrs. Berniece Kindrick, DesArc, Mo., Mrs. Norma Jean Gilmett, San
Francisco, Calif., and Mrs. Juanita Edwards, Everton. Meadors of Republic will
announce arrangements.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Gibson, Gwendolyn "Dolly" 7 Aug 1913 - 28 Jun 1990 NN-E 26 Jul 1990
[Note: married Glen Gibson]
Gwendolyn "Dolly" Gibson, 76, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly an Ozark business
owner, died June 28, 1990, after a long illness. She was born in Stockton, Calif.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Gibson, of the home; one son, Dr. Bill Gibson,
Virginia Beach, Va.; two daughters, Margaret Haslip, Ozark, and Carol Schmidt, St.
Louis; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were held July 3, 1990 at the Copper Kettle Mobile Home Park
recreation hall, under the direction of Shadow Mountain Mortuary.
Gibson, Helen Marie (Hannah) 20 Apr 1913 - 19 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of Clarence C. & Charity Catherine (Wheeler) Hannah; married Homer
Gibson 15 May 1912 - 15 Feb 2001]
Services for Mrs. Helen M. Gibson, 64 of 1638 N. Kentwood, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the he Harris Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Jerry Hilton officiating.
Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark. Mrs. Gibson died at 7:15 a.m.
Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a native of the Selmore
community in n Christian County. She and her husband moved to Denver, Colo. in 1935
and returned to Springfield to live in 1938. She was a member of Fremont Baptist
Church. Survivors include her husband, Homer D.; a son, Homer Dean of Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Janet H. Jackson, Springfield; two brothers, Herbert and Alvin Hannah,
both of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Daniels and Mrs. Edna Shelton, both of Ozark;
and four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

AND
Gibson, Helen Marie (Hannah) 20 Apr 1913 - 19 Nov 1977 OH 22 Dec 1977 p11
The family of Helen Gibson wants to thank all our friends and neighbors and
relatives, for prayers, flowers, cards, food and visits, during the sickness and death of our
loved one. Mr. Homer Gibson, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Gibson and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Kenny Jackson, The Hannah Family and Billy and nieces and nephews
Gibson, Homer Dain "Bud" 15 May 1912 - 15 Feb 2001 CCH-N 28 Feb 2001
Homer Dain "Bud" Gibson, 88, passed away Thursday, Feb. 15, 2001 in his home
in Ozark. He was born May 15, 1912 in Brickton, Kan., the son of C.C. and Cora
(Forgey) Gibson. Before retirement Mr. Gibson worked as an automobile mechanic. He
was a Baptist by faith. Preceding him in death were: his first wife, Helen; his second
wife, Maude; two sisters, Merle Greene and Beulah Johnson; a brother, Dewayne Gibson;
and infant brother and sister; his parents and stepmother, Balm. Survivors include a son,
Homer Dean "Buddy" Gibson, Ozark; a daughter, Janet Hannah Jackson and her husband
Kenny, Rogersville; seven grandchildren, Terri Keller and husband Raymond, Fair
Grove, Doug Gibson and wife Karen, Battlefield, Amy Chamberlain and husband Dustin,
Crane, Emily Gibson, Nixa, Bill Jackson, Springfield, Justin Jackson and wife Kerry,
Springfield, and Bradley Jackson, Springfield; six great-grandchildren, Abigail, Lonna,
Holly, Austin, Haley and Elizabeth; three great-great-grandchildren, Jacob, Samuel and
Hannah; and a brother, Paul Gibson, Denver, Colo. Funeral services were Sunday, Feb.
18 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jerry Hilton officiating. Burial followed
in Selmore Cemetery.
Gibson, Josie (DeWitt) 16 Feb 1913 - 17 Feb 2003
Josie Gibson, 90, of Ozark, passed away Monday, February 17, 2003 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born February 16, 1913 in Chadwick, the daughter of Jack
and Mintie (Hilton) DeWitt. In 1928, she and Lee Gibson were married. She had been a
member of Selmore Baptist Church for sixty years. She was a home- maker and had been
a cook for Highlandville School and had worked at Fasco Industries. Her husband
preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rex Gibson;
three brothers, Roscoe, Charles and Harrison DeWitt; and four sisters, Fay Chaney,
Claudia Gideon, Mamie Hurd, and Daisy Loftin. Survivors include her daughter, Mary
Lee Melton and husband David, Ozark; two grandchildren, Wesley Melton and wife
Vickie, Nixa, and Lynnell Fender and husband Doug, Maumelle, Arkansas; five greatgrandchildren, Benjamin and Matthew Melton, Hannah Courtney Fender, and Haiden and
Hunter Fender; a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives; and special friend, Rosie
Jones. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Ben DeWitt and Rev. Melvin Fanning officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Gideon’s. Springfield
News-Leader, February 19, 2003.
Gibson, Lee 19 Feb 1885 - 27 Jan 1956 CCR 2 Feb 1956 p1
Funeral services for Lee Gibson, 70, a native of Strafford, Mo. and a longtime
resident of Ozark who died January 27 at Haguewood Hospital here were held Tuesday in

the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Velma Glossip Gibson; one son, Ralph Gibson of
Salinas, Calif; l four daughters, Mrs. Helen Lewis of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Margaret
King of Corona, Calif; Dorothy Chevalley of Dewey, Okla; and Mrs. Betty Bond of
Yuma, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Brown
and Mrs. Annie Brown, both of Los Angeles, Calif..; several nieces and nephews and a
host of friends.
Gibson, Lelia Balm ( ) Rainey 4 Sep 1882 - 1 Apr 1968 CCR 4 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: married first about 1900 a Mr. Rainey; married second 25 Mar 1922 C. C. Gibson
3 Aug 1879 - 23 May 1946; buried under name Rainey]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Balm Gibson, 85, Lebanon, were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery near Ozark. A former resident of Ozark, Mrs. Gibson died at 7 a.m.
Monday in Wallace Hospital in Lebanon after a sudden illness. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Ivan Johnson and Mrs. George Bassore, both of Lebanon; three stepsons, Homer, Springfield, and Paul and Duane, both of Denver, Colo.; a step-daughter,
Mrs. Merle Green, Salida, Colo.; a grandson and three great grandchildren.
Gibson, Leon Leo 20 Dec 1906 - 30 Nov 1955
In memory of Leon Leo Gibson, born 20 December 1906 and passed away on 30
November 1955. Services at 2 December 1955 2 p.m. at Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa.
Officiating is Rev. Dan Woodall and Rev. Fred Jackman. Final resting place is
McConnell Memorial Cemetery. Info from funeral card contributed by Stella Painter and
Becky Schimek.
AND
Gibson, Leon Leo 20 Dec 1906 - 30 Nov 1955 CCR 8 Dec 1955 p1
Funeral services for Leon Leo Gibson, 48, a resident of Nixa for the past year,
who died at his home there on November 40, were held last Friday afternoon in the
Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with Rev. Dan Woodsel and Rev. Fred Jackman
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of
Festus, Mo., he had lived in St. Louis prior to moving to Nixa and was a member of the
Northside Church of the Nazarene, St. Louis. Survivors include his wife, Nina and two
sons, Richard and Daniel anf two daughters, Deane and Victoria, all of the home; his
mother, Mrs. Lucille Lewis of Des Arc, Mo.; three brothers, five sisters, other relatives
and friends. Included among the brothers and sisters are Glenwood Gibson of Billings
and Mrs. Juanita Edwards of Nixa.
Gibson, Mary Neva (Burch) 27 Jul 1902 - 3 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988 .
[Note: married Hubert Gibson 21 Feb 1902 - 17 May 1980; name elsewhere is Mary
Neva Gibson]
Neva Mary Gibson, 85, of Billings, died July 3 in Greene Haven Nursing Home,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Gibson were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in the Billings First Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in
Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Billings. A faithful

member of the Billings First Baptist Church, Mrs. Gibson and her late husband, Hubert,
owned and operated the Gibson Service Station and Garage at Billings for 35 years. Her
survivors include a son, Leland H., of Morris, Illinois; four daughters, Ruby Medlin,
Republic, Mabel. Zoller, Billings, Juanita Markey, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Helen
Curran, Great Bend, Kansas; a brother, Spurgeon Burch, Houston; eight grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Billings First
Baptist Church.
Gibson, Missouri Frances (Chapman) 12 Mar 1863 - 12 Mar 1957 CCR 14 Mar 1957
p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Missouri Frances “Aunt Zoe” Gibson, 94 who died
Tuesday afternoon at Springfield Baptist hospital were hel Thursday afternoon in the
chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark, with Rev. Wendell Vaughan of Joplin
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mrs. Gibson was a
daughter of Stanford Chapman, a pioneer Christian Countian. Her husband, Bud Gibson,
preceded her in death more than 30 years ago. She was a member of the Ozark Christian
Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Ella Reid of Lake
Charles, La and several nieces and nephews.
Gibson, Paul 1896 - 13 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
Paul Gibson, 67, died at his home in Dupo, Ill, Monday evening, He resided in the
Swan community in Taney County before going to Dupo 20 years ago. He is survived by
his wife, Ethel of the home in Dupo; a son, Charles, Dupo; three daughters, Mrs. Elva
Hankins, Weston, Mrs. Meda Melton of Dupo, and Mrs. Mary Layton of Hollister; a
brother, Ralph of Taneyville; four sisters, Mrs. Melley Johnson, Rich Hill, Mrs. Roby
Clark, Springfield, Mrs. Roxie Sims, Ft. Worth, Tex., and Mrs. Esther Billelo, Kansas
City and 9 grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Apostolic Church in
Taneyville with the Rev. Glasco Roberts officiating. Burial was at the Ozark Memorial
Cemetery at Branson under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gibson, Rex, Pvt. d 1953
CCR 8 Apr 1954 p1
Gibsons Receive Official Notice of Death of Son
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gibson, route one, Ozark received official notification from the
War Department March 26 of the death of their son, Pfc. Rex Gibson. Pfc. Gibson,
engaged in the conflict in Korea, was first described as “missing in action: on March 26,
1953.
Gibson, Rinnie Lou (Dennis) 3 Sep 1876 - 25 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Daughter of Gilbert & Frances (Pippin) Dennis; married Commodore Perry
Gibson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rinnie Lou Gibson, 85, who died early Sunday morning
in Doctor’s Memorial Hospital, Springfield, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Chaffin
& Son Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Gibson, who had lived the
past year with her daughter, Mrs. Marie Clines, Springfield, was a member of the Ozark
First Christian Church. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Mott, Boise,
Idaho; three grandchildren; and a brother, Herbert Dennis, Nampa, Idaho.

Gibson, Squire Franklin 1 May 1876 - 12 Dec 1951 CCR 20 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of Cincinnati & Mary A. Gibson; married 24 Dec 1899 Tempy Cordelia
Johnson 6 Mar 1880 - 28 Mar 1936]
Squire Franklin Gibson was born May 1, 1876 near Hodginsville, KY, and passed
away at his home in the Sparta community on Dec 12, 1951. He moved with his parents
to Sparta when he was 12 years old. He was united in marriage to Tempy Cordelia
Johnson on Dec. 24, 1899, and to this two sons were born. He joined the Fairview Baptist
church in 1921 and remained a faithful member until his death. Surviving are his sons,
Gerald Gibson of Springfield and Birchel Gibson of Sparta; two grandchildren, Jerry,
now serving with the U.S. Army in Berlin, Germany, and Judith of Sparta; one sister,
Mrs. Ed Martin of Columbus, KS; three brothers, George of Sparta, Alex of
Independence, KS, and Sid of Uniontown, PA; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist church with the Rev.
Harding officiating. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
funeral home of Ozark.
Gibson, Velma (Glossip) 8 Feb 1885 - 11 Jun 1960 CCR 16 Jun 1960 p5
[Note: Married Lee A. Gibson whose obit called her Velma Glossip Gibson; the 1900
census shows a Velma Glossop born Feb. 1885 in the home of Thomas & Etta Russel and
Etta’s sister; and 1903 marriage record is for Lee Gibson and Velma Glossip - don’t
know how the Keithley fits in here - possibly a half-brother]
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Gibson, 75, a resident of Ozark most of her life,
who dies Saturday, June 11, at Bartlesville, Okla,. after a brief illness, were held
Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She is survived by
four daughters, Mrs. Bob Chevall of Dewey, Okla., Mrs. Helen Lewis of Pomona, Calif.,
Mrs. Margaret King of Corona, Calif. and Mrs. Betty Bond of Phoenix, Ariz.; a son,
Ralph Gibson of Cutler, Calif.; a brother, Earl Keithley of Flint, Mich,; eight
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Giddings, Maurice I.
21 Nov 1902 - 15 Jul 1956
CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
Funeral services for Maurice I. Giddings, 53, of Spokane, who died last Thursday
evening at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Sunday afternnnon at the Eisenhower
Cemetery with Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating. Burial was under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Christian
Church. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bessie Miller.
Gideon, Adrain Clarence 11 Aug 1897 - 28 Jun 1961
CCR 29 Jun 1961 p1
[Note: Spelling from his tombstone; Son of Field & Lou (Henry) Gideon]
Body of Suicide Found in Cave
Sheriff makes Lengthy Crawl
The body of a 64-year-old Highlandville man was found 100 feet back southeast
of Highlandville shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday. The Christian County coroner said the
man was the victim of an overdose of sleeping pills. Searchers had been seeking Adron
Clarence Gideon since he left his small motel room about 3 p.m. Tuesday after telling

friends he was going to a cave “where nobody will ever find me.” Coroner Dean Harris
said Gideon had been in ill health and had indicated to friends that he intended to take his
own life. Harris said that four days ago Gideon had taken seven sleeping pills but
suffered no lasting ill effects. Oscar Henry, with whom Gideon lived, told authorities he
left carrying a 12-gauge shotgun and one shell. He also carried a blanket with him. When
he failed to return home, a search party was organized but early efforts to locate Gideon
failed. Sheriff Jack Monger said one of the searchers remembered showing Gideon the
cave about a year ago, so the hunt for the man was centered in that area. It is located near
the home of Jim and Jake Davis. The cave opening is about three feet wide. The sheriff
said he crawled into the cave about 25 feet and found a cap. He continued crawling about
75 feet and found the body. The sheriff said Gideon had rigged the shotgun with the
barrel pointed toward his body. A sting was tied to the trigger, and a rock was tied to the
other end. It was believed that if the pills had failed, the man intended throwing the rock
to fire the gun. Officers said the cave is so narrow inside, it is impossible for a man to
turn around. A rope had to be attached to the body, and then it was pulled from the
cavern. A search of Gideon’s pockets revealed a full bottle of sleeping pills and another
bottle which was half emptied, authorities said. Coroner Harris said no inquest is planned.
The body was taken to Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark.
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Gideon, Adrain Clarence 11 Aug 1897 - 28 Jun 1961 CCR 6 Jul 1961 p1
Funeral services for Adrain Clarence Gideon, 63, of Highlandville who died
Tuesday, June 27, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Highlandville Baptist Church, with
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Gideon, a member of the First Central Baptist
Church near Highlandville, was a retired custodian of a school in Pennsylvania. Survivors
include one son, William of the state of California; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Leonard of
Sharon, Pa. and four grandchildren.
Gideon, Alice ODessie (Billingsley) 24 Jan 1882 - 13 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Oct 1950
[Note: married William Preston Gideon 10 Jun 1864 - 23 Jan 1937]
Mrs. William Preston Gideon, of Sparta, died Friday, October 13, at the age of 68.
Funeral services were held Sunday morning in the Fairview church with the Rev. Roy
Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Fairview cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home. Alice O. Dessie Billingsley was born January 24, 1882. At the age of 17
she was married to William Preston Gideon. To them eleven children were born. Her
husband and three children preceded her in death. Survivors include eight children, Rex
of Reeds Spring, and Eldo, Leonard, Lester, Jack, Maudie McTeer, Opal Roberts, and
Marie Davis, all of Sparta; 50 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, one stepson, one
stepdaughter, and two sisters, Mrs. Golda Lewis of Carthage and Mrs. Violet Kelley of
Claremore, Oklahoma.
Gideon, Arnold "Budd" Leo 12 Feb 1929 - 1 Jun 2000 CCH-N 7 Jun 2000
[Note: Son of Eldo Burton & Ora Marie (McTeer) Gideon]
Arnold "Budd" Leo Gideon was born on February 12, 1929 to Eldo Burton
Gideon and Ora Marie McTeer Gideon in Sparta. He went home to be with his Lord at
8:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2000, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. He was

preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Dale Gideon; and a sister,
Eula Mae Burkhart. Mr. Gideon was a lifelong resident of Sparta. He served in the U.S.
Army during the Korean War. Survivors include: a brother, Don Gideon and his wife
Connie, Sparta; four sisters, Dorothy Jackson, Sparta, Faye Rantz and her husband
Kenneth, Kissee Mills, Shirley Loomis, Chadwick and Sue Schreiner and her husband
George, Sparta; a host of nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Reverend Ben DeWitt officiating. Visitation was Saturday from 6 to 8
p.m. in the funeral home. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Sparta,.
Gideon, Benjamin Harrison 5 Jan 1896 - 25 Mar 1974 OH 28 Mar 1974 p11
[Note: Son of John Wesley & Lucy May (Weatherman) Gideon; married Claudia Dewitt
14 Jan 1910 - 8 Feb 2001]
Funeral services of Harrison Gideon, 78, of Star Route, Forsyth, were held
Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with the Revs, Hubert Swearengin and Benny
Dewitt officiating. Mr. Gideon died at 2:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Gideon was a lifelong resident of the Pine Ridge
community in Christian County, a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer. Survivors
are his wife, Claudia; a son, Stanley D., Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Caroldean Shipman,
Ozark and Mrs. Hazel Riley, Springfield; two brothers, Joe and Ralph, both of Forsyth; a
sister, Mrs. Martha Blansit, Chestnutridge; and eight grandchildren.
Gideon, Burlin 17 Jun 1932 - 3 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1 & OH 8 Jun 1972 p6
[Note: Son of Lenard L. & Laura L. (Gann) Gideon]
Funeral services for Burlin Gideon, 39, of Ozark, were at 2:00 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Max Edmondson officiated. Burial was in Shipman
Cemetery. Mr. Gideon died at 4:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3 in his parents’ home after a
long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta and Ozark communities. Survivors
include two sons, Richard Gideon of Springfield; and Russell Gideon of the home; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Gideon of Ozark; four brothers, Leon, Linville and Phillip
Gideon, all of Ozark, and Don Gideon of San Jose, Ill.
Gideon, Claudia Ella Mae (Dewitt) 14 Jan 1910 - 8 Feb 2001 CCH-N 21 Mar 2001
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Mitte Mae (Hilton) Dewitt; married 13 Dec 1928
Benjamin Harrison Gideon]
Claudia Ella Mae Dewitt Gideon, 91, Ozark, passed away Thursday, Feb. 8, 2001
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 14, 1910 in
Chadwick, the daughter of Andrew Jackson Dewitt and Mitte Mae Hilton Dewitt. Claudia
married Benjamin Harrison Gideon on Dec. 13, 1928. From this marriage three children
were born. She was a homemaker and worked at Pine Ridge Cemetery. Claudia attended
Pine Ridge Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and
husband. Survivors include two daughters. Hazel Marvella Riley, Springfield, and Carol
Dean Shipman and her husband Bill, Halltown; a son. Stanley Darla Gideon and wife
Carol, Ozark; four grandsons, Rodney and Glen Riley, Springfield, Randy Shipman,
Halltown and Benjamin Gideon, Ozark; five granddaughters, Karen Matthews, Ozark,
Darla Swearengin, Ozark, Julie Arnall, Ozark, Brenda Shipman, Ozark, and Lesa Holt,

Joplin; five great-grandsons, David Riley, Clint Matthews, William and Hunter Riley and
Kadin Holt; four great-granddaughters, Anna Marie Swearengin, Shelly Riley, Chelsea
Arnall and Bree Joslyn; three step-grandchildren, Charles Timpe, Virginia., Mike Timpe,
Ava, and Katherine Zeppenfeldt, Highlandville; a sister, Josie Gideon; special friends,
Mustafa Faria, Springfield and Annabelle Jackson, Ozark; and many niece, nephews,
great-nieces and nephews and a host of very close friends and neighbors. A graveside
service was Saturday, Feb. 10 in Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, with the Rev. Benny
Dewitt officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Gideon, David Allen 30 Jun 1965 - 24 Apr 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Son of William & Leona Louise (Achor) Gideon]
David Allen Gideon, 28, Brighton, formerly of Highlandville, died Sunday, April
24, 1994 in his home. He was born June 30, 1965, in Branson, the son of William and
Leona Louise Achor Gideon. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leona Louise
Achor Gideon; paternal grandfather, Lester Gideon; and maternal grandparents.
Survivors include his two sons, Cody and Brandon Gideon; father and mother Bill and
Linda Gideon, Highlandville; five sisters, Charlotte Good, Highlandville, Cindy
Hogshooter, and her husband, Bobby, Highlandville, Beck Denke and Donna Scroggins,
Washington State, Marlene Reuher, Alabama; two brothers, Timothy Gideon,
Highlandville, Billy Ray Jones, Ozark; paternal grandmother, Charlotte Gideon, Forsyth;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27, in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial followed in the
Highlandville Cemetery.
Gideon, Dean Preston 1922 - 19 Sep 1954 CCR 23 Sep 1954 p4
[Note: married Novella]
Funeral services for Dean Preston Gideon, 32, a disabled war veteran who died
September 19 at his home in Ozark, were held Tuesday at the Sparta Assembly of God
Church, with Rev. Glen Colton officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his widow, Mrs.
Novella Gideon, two sons, Loren and James and two daughters, Eyvonne and Fonda Jo,
all of the home; two sisters and four brothers. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Preston Gideon, preceded him in death.
Gideon, Donald 27 Nov 1936 - 12 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
[Note: Son of Leonard & Laura (Gann) Gideon; married 28 Jul 1956 Norma Jean
Hodges]
Donald Gideon, 51, of Mason City, Illinois, formerly of Sparta, died at 9:30 p.m.
May 12 in the Graham Hospital, Canton, Illinois, of an apparent heart attack. Services for
Mr. Gideon were held Sunday in the Mason City United Presbyterian Church, with the
Rev. Mark Kim officiating. burial was in the Mason City Cemetery. Born Nov. 27, 1936,
in Sparta, Mr. Gideon was the son of Leonard and Laura Gann Gideon. He married
Norma Jean Hodges July 28, 1956, in Sparta. He was a basketball coach at Greenview
(Illinois) High School from 1959-1967, and a Canton High School from 1968-1970. In
1971, he became the educational consultant for the state of Illinois. Mr. Gideon was

preceded in death by one son, Mark, by his father, and by two brothers. Survivors include
his wife, Norma Jean, Mason City, Illinois; his mother, Laura, Ozark; one son, Matthew,
Mason City; one daughter, Gaileh Barrow, Mason City; one grandchild; and two
brothers, Phil and Lenvil Gideon; both of Ozark.
Gideon, Donnie R. 1945 - 2 Jun 2006 SN-L 4 Jul 2006 & SN-L 5 Jul 2006
Donnie R. Gideon, 61, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2006, in his home. Funeral
service will be Thursday, June 6, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Gideon, Eldo B. 11 Nov 1902 - 11 Oct 1963
CCR 17 Oct 1963
[Note: Married Ora Marie McTeer 7 Oct 1910 - 8 Apr 1977]
Eldo Gideon, 60, of Sparta, died Friday night in St. John's Hospital after a long
illness. Mr. Gideon, a native of Reeds Spring, had lived most of his life in the Sparta
community. Survivors are his wife, Ora; three sons, Leo, Don, and Dale, all of the home;
five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, Sparta; Mrs. Faye Rantz and Mrs. Eula Mae
Burkhart, both of Chadwick, Mrs. Shirley Loomis, Fairbanks, Alaska, and Miss Sue
Gideon, of the home; three brothers, Rex, Reeds Spring, and Leonard and Lester, both of
Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Davis and Mrs. Opal Roberts, both of Sparta; and 17
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Sparta Assembly of God
Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman and Rev. Eulish Speake officiating. Burial will be
in Fair View Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gideon, Eldon F. 14 Jan 1944 - 21 Apr 1968 CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
[Note: Son of Lester Franklin and Hila Pauline (Jackson) Gideon]
Young Sparta resident Died in Auto Crash
A Sparta resident, Eldon Gideon, 24, was fatally injured early Sunday morning in
a one-car accident which occurred four miles north of Sparta on Hwy. 125. Gideon’s
southbound vehicle apparently missed a curve and struck an embankment, throwing him
into the windshield. He died of loss of blood and head injuries. The wrecked car and
Gideon’s body were not discovered until 8:30 a.m. by a neighboring farmer. Coroner
Dean Harris was called to the scene. A member of Chadwick Pentecostal Church, Mr.
Gideon services in the Army six years, about half of that time in Germany. He is survived
by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Lester F. Gideon of Ozark, four brothers,
Ronald of Grand Junction, Colo,, Jerry with the navy on the USS Camden, Robert of
Chadwick and Dean of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Payne and Mrs. Mona Shipman of
Sparta and Mrs. Catherine Gilbert of Oldfield; three half-brothers, Jimmy, Ray and Larry
of Ozark; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Pruitt of Ozark and Shirley Jean
Gideon of Sparta. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel at Ozark
with the Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery near Sparta.
Gideon, Elizabeth Florence (Nelson) 27 Aug 1864 - 15 Jul 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
Elizabeth Florence Nelson was born August 24, 1864, near Ponce de Leon, the
daughter of John T. and Louisa C. (Keltner) Nelson. She was united in marriage to
Martin V. Gideon and to this union five sons and five daughters were born. Mrs. Gideon
was preceded in death by five of the children: Lula May in 1898, Irene in 1899, William

Harold in 1919, Georgetta in 1920 and Thomas Roscoe in 1931. Mr. Gideon passed away
in 1940. Mrs. Gideon was converted at an early age and united with the Methodist
Church at Ozark. She entered into rest July 15, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mildred
Dickens of route one, Nixa, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Survivors include three sons, John B. Gideon and J. L. Gideon, both of
Springfield and Orville F. Gideon of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Rogers of
Brookline and Mrs. Dickens; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; one great
grandchild. Funeral services were held July 17, 1956 at 3:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Manley
Cemetery.
Gideon, Elmer M. 8 Dec 1919 - 4 Aug 1944 CCR 28 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of William H. & Grace E. (Carter) Gideon]
Elmer M Gideon, the youngest son of William H. and Grace E. Gideon was born
in Christian County, MO, Dec 8, 1919. In the spring of 1920, his parents moved to
Colorado, locating fifteen miles south of Holly. There he grew to manhood, attending
school at District 50, graduating with the class of 1935. He was inducted into the United
States Army November 17, 1942, at Pueblo, CO and sent to Camp Walters, TX. Later, he
was transferred to North Camp Hood, TX, then to Ft. George G. Meade, MD. He sailed
April 5, 1944 for the European Theatre of War, arriving in London, England the 12th of
April. He crossed the English Channel into Normandy, France, June 12, six days after the
invasion opened. Private Elmer M. Gideon was a member of Company 1, the 116
Infantry, 29th Reg. He was killed in action August 4, 1944 in Normandy, France. He is
survived by his mother, and three brothers, Donald of South Gate, CA, Ward of Granada,
Richard of Holly; one sister, Ruth Gideon Hamilton of Holly, ten uncles and aunts, and
other near relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, July 12,
1927-Holly, CO, Chieftain [INCOMPLETE?]
Gideon, Estel Junior 28 Feb 1933 - 4 Nov 1937
Estel Junior Gideon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gideon of Nixa, Mo., was born
February 28, 1933 and departed this life November 4, 1937, age four years, eight months
and five days at Springfield Baptist hospital after a brief illness. Junior was taken
suddenly ill and all that loving hands and medical aid could do failed and the grim reaper
stepped in and took the darling of the home, leaving the parents and one sister, Juanita
with broken hearts. He was sweet, loving child and much loved by all who knew him. His
going leaves a sorrow that only death can leave. He was laid to rest at McConnell
cemetery, Thursday, November 5th, attended by many relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Roscoe Harding in the home of his grandfather that he
loved so well and spent so many of his happy hours with. Wilbur Maples funeral home of
Clever, Mo. was in charge. Our darling has departed, While we tarry broken hearted; In
the dreary empty home. He has ended life’s brief story, And has reached his home in
glory, Over death victorious. – His Aunt.
Gideon, Eva L. (Rantz) 16 Oct 1902 - 20 Feb 1997 CCH-N 26 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Rachel (Feeney) Rantz; married 1919 Rex Lewis Gideon 2
Jun 1900 - 8 Apr 1975]

Eva L. Gideon, 94, Highlandville, died Thursday, February 20, 1997, in Nixa
Park Care Center. She was born October 16, 1902, in Reeds Spring and was the daughter
of Jacob and Rachel (Feeney) Rantz. In 1919, she was united in marriage to Rex Gideon.
She lived throughout her life in Taney and Christian Counties. Mrs. Gideon was a
member of Ponce Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Rex,
in 1975; five children, Lewis, Roy, and Willard Gideon, Inez Smith and Joan Smith; four
brothers, Jim, Bill, Jake, and Roy Rantz; and two sisters, . Helen Reese, and Janie
Perkins. Survivors include: seven children and their spouses, Cupie and James Hursh,
Branson; Goldie and John Carey, Russell, Kansas; Edna and Richard Melton,
Highlandville; Loretta and George Schwyhart, Reeds Spring; Junior Gideon, Cody
Wyoming; J.W. and Donna Gideon, Hurley; and Peggy Gideon, Lampe; two daughtersin-law, Verlene Gideon, Riverton, Wyoming, and Vickie Gideon, East Wenatchee,
Washington; a son-in-law, Kenneth Smith, Springfield; forty-five- grandchildren; ninetysix great-grandchildren; thirty-four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jeanette
Waitman, Dayton, Ohio, and Josie James, state of California; three sisters-in-law, Marie
Davis and Myra Rantz, both of Sparta,; and Laura Gideon, Ozark; a special niece, Ethel
Williams; and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, February
23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery.
Gideon, Ferdinand N. 15 Jan 1892 - 20 Jan 1972 CCR 27 Jan 1972 p4
[Note: Son of ; married Katie Ellen Hilton 20 Aug 1896 - 28 Jun 1929]
Ferd M. Gideon, 80, of Forsyth died Thursday at 6:45 a.m. at the St. John
Hospital. He was a retired farmer and had been a resident of Christian County most of his
life. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Irene Mitchell of Springfield; three sons,
Herold Gideon of Mingo, Iowa, Calvin Gideon and John Gideon, both of Springfield; one
sister, Mrs. Martha Blansit, Chestnut Ridge; three brothers, Joe Gideon, Harold Gideon
and Ralph Gideon, all of Forsyth; 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. P. O. Spicer
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Gideon, Francis M. (Keltner) 11 Mar 1921 - 29 Jul 2002
Francis M. Gideon, 81, a homemaker, died Monday, July 29 in Glendale, Ariz.
She was born to Myrtle and Gordon Keltner in Springfield, Mo. on March 11, 1921.
Survivors include her husband, Lee of Glendale, Ariz., four children, 11 grandchildren
and two great-grandchildren. The body will be cremated in Glendale, Ariz., and re turned
to be buried in McConnell Cemetery in Nixa at a later date. Springfield News-Leader,
August 4, 2002.
Gideon, Franz Seigel “Francis” 23 Apr 1862 - 15 May 1948 CCR 20 May 1948
[Note: Son of William & Letha (Russell) Gideon; married Rachel Galloway m/1 Melton;
married Missouri Ann Clevenger 3 Apr 1869 - 10 Feb 1943]
Funeral services for S.F. Gideon, 86, who died Saturday, May 15, at his home in
Ozark, were held Thursday at Spokane under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Born at Springfield in 1862, Mr. Gideon was virtually a lifelong resident of the southern
part of Christian county, where he engaged in farming. He was a member of the

Enterprise General Baptist church. Survivors are five sons, J.N. Gideon of Manchester,
Okla., Ed Gideon of Lawton, Okla., Fred Gideon of Anthony, Kansas, Ross Gideon of
Hot Springs, New Mexico, and Oscar Gideon of Empire, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs.
Lula Roat of Empire, Calif., Mrs. Glessie Glouser of Overland Park, Kansas, and Mrs.
Daisy DeWitt of Ozark.
Gideon, Guy Leonard 11 Feb 1907 - 13 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: married Laura L. Gann 22 Aug 1909 - 24 Jun 1998]
Funeral services for Leonard Gideon, 66, of Ozark, were held Sunday in the
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Max Edmondson officiating. Burial was in
Shipman Cemetery near Sparta. Mr. Gideon died last Thursday in Springfield’s St. John’s
Hospital emergency room. He had earlier suffered an apparent heart attack in an Ozark
market. He was a retired farmer and a resident of the Sparta and Ozark communities most
of his life. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sparta. Survivors include his
wife, Laura; four sons, Leona of Ozark; Don of San Jose, Ill., Lenville and Phillips, both
of Ozark; two brothers, Rex of Reeds Spring and Lester of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Marie
Davis, Ozark; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Gideon, Harold G. 19 Apr 1921 - 11 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: Son of Ferd N. and Katie E. Gideon]
Harold Gideon, 68, of Chadwick, died at 8:38 a.m. May 11 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Gideon were held May 16 at
Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Officiating at
the ceremony was the Rev. Benny DeWitt. Mr. Gideon was born in Chadwick, the son of
Ferd N. and Katie E. Gideon. He was a farm equipment operator. Surviving are two sons,
Larry Gideon, Medera, California, and Ronnie Gideon, Chowchilla, California; one
stepson, Bobby Littleton, Medera, California; one brother, Calvin, of Springfield;, a
sister, Irene Mitchell, Springfield; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Gideon, Ivan Richter 24 Jan 1932 - 18 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Mar 2001
[Note: Son of Clifford & Lois (Richter) Gideon; married 24 Jan 1932 Helga Jacob]
Ivan R. Gideon, 69, Ozark, passed away Sunday, Feb. 18, 2001 in St, John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Jan, 24, 1932 in Springfield the son of
Clifford and Lois (Richter) Gideon. On Jan. 12, 1961 he and Helga Jacob were married in
Germany. Mr. Gideon retired from the U.S. Army after 24 years of service including the
Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was Christian by faith and a Mason. Survivors include his
wife, Helga; five children, Van Gideon, Tamara Turner, Saundra Harrison, Jacob Gideon
and Frank Gideon; eight grandchildren, Tyra Rafter and Casey, Damon, Noel, Andrea,
Tonya, Seth and Eton Gideon; three great-grandchildren; a brother, Elmo Gideon and two
sisters, Eloise Flood and Geneva Lance. Funeral services were Feb. 21 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will military honors followed in Missouri Veterans' Cemetery,
Springfield.
Gideon, James E. 13 Mar 1949 - 10 Aug 1974 OH 15 Aug 1974 p3
OZARK - Funeral services for James Gideon, 25, Fredricktown, were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was

in the Fairview Cemetery near Sparta. Mr. Gideon died in a car accident at 4 a.m.
Saturday 12 miles south of Fredricktown.
Gideon, Jerry Darrell 26 Oct 1946 - 8 Nov 2000 CCH-N 15 Nov 2000
[Note: Son of Lester Franklin & Hila Pauline (Jackson) Gideon; married 1 May 1971
Mickey Davenport]
Jerry Darrell Gideon, age 54, of Sparta, passed away on Wednesday, November 8,
2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born on October 26, 1946
in Sparta, the son of Lester and Hila (Jackson) Gideon. Mr. Gideon worked in
construction as a heavy equipment operator. During the Vietnam War, Mr. Gideon served
his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Camden supply ship. He received the National
Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal. On May 1, 1971, he and Mickey
Davenport were united in marriage. Survivors include: his wife, Mickey Gideon of
Sparta; a daughter, Amanda Gideon and her fiancee, Phillip Grote of Sparta; two sisters,
Kathleen Gilbert and her husband Paul of Oldfield, and Betty Payne and her husband
Floyd of Sparta; two brothers, Robert Gideon and his wife, Bessie of Oldfield, Ron
Gideon of Grand Junction, Colorado; three half-brothers; two half-sisters, and many
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents;
two brothers, Eldon and Dean Gideon; and a sister, Mona Shipman. Funeral services
were held on Friday, November 10, 200 in Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. The
Reverend Ray Cartwright and Rev. Ben Dewitt officiated. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
Sparta, Mo. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research
Hospital, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO. 65721
Gideon, Jerry R. 2 Nov 1937 - 22 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of Bearl & Opal Faye (Goodwin) Gideon; married 21 Jun 1958 Janice Ann
Creek]
Jerry R. Gideon, 53, Chestnutridge, died Wednesday, May 22, 1991, in his home.
He was born Nov. 2, 1937, in Taneyville, and was the son of Bearl and Opal Faye
Goodwin Gideon. He lived most of his life in Taney and Christian counties. On June 21,
1958, he married Janice Ann Creek. He is preceded in death by his mother. Survivors
include his wife, Janice Gideon; two daughters, Tawana Gideon, Chestnutridge, and
Paula Farnsworth, Ozark; his father, Bearl Gideon, Rogersville; four brothers, Kenneth
Gideon, Oroville, Wash., Bill Gideon, Tonasket, Wash., Jack Gideon, Hines, Ore., and
Dennis Gideon, Bums, Ore.; three sisters, Faye Essary, Rogersville, Glenda Gideon,
Oroville, Wash., and Patti Jean Holcomb, Oroville, Wash.; and two grandchildren,
Jeremiah Gideon and Cody Paul Farnsworth. Cremation was under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gideon, John Byron 1889 - Jun 1958
John Byron Gideon, 68, 2948 Mt. Vernon, died early this morning at St. John’s
Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Southwest Missouri. Survivors include his wife,
Kate; two brothers, James, 532 North Park, and Orville F., Nixa; and two sisters, Mrs.
Mildred Dickens, Nixa, and Mrs. Wilma Rogers, Brookline. Arrangements are under
direction of Rainey. (Springfield Leader-Press – 27 June 1958)

Gideon, Kathryn Sarah (Kemp) 21 Sep 1863 - 4 Feb 1956
CCR 9 Feb 1956 p5
Kathryn Sarah Kemp was born September 21, 1863 at Warrick, England, the
daughter of John and Sarah Bolten Kemp. She came to Missouri when she was 8 years of
age, first to St. Louis., Mo, after a short time there, the family moved to Billings, Mo.
where her mother was a druggist. After several years at Billings, she moved to the Hurley
community where she spent the remainder of her life. On February 7, 1891, she was
united in marriage to William Green Gideon and to this union two sons were born. Mrs.
Gideon was preceded in death by Mr. Gideon who died in 1941 and a son, Arch who
passed away in 1943. Mrs. Gideon was a member of the Episcopal Church and had taught
school in Stone County. She entered into rest at the home of a son, J. J. Gideon northeast
of Hurley on February 4, 1956 at the age of 92 years, 4 months and 14 days. Survivors in
addition to the son include two grandchildren, six great grandchildren; one brother, Arch
Kemp of Clever; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held February 6, 1956
2:30 p.m. in the Hurley Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Melton officiating. Burial
was in IOOF Cemetery at Marionville under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Clever.
Gideon, Laura L (Gann) 22 Aug 1909 - 24 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
Laura L. Gideon, age 88, of Ozark, died Wednesday June 24, 1998, in her home.
She was born Aug. 22, 1909, near Sparta and was the daughter of William Kelly and
Margaret (Butler) Gann. Mrs. Gideon retired from the Christian County Nursing Home,
and Christian a member of Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, and their
wives; Lenvil and Rovinna Gideon and Phil and Lucille Gideon, all of Ozark; 12
grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by:
her husband, Guy Leonard Gideon in 1974; three sons, Leon, Burlin, and Don Gideon;
two grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services were 10 a.m.
Saturday. June 27, in Adams Funeral Home, with Robert Gideon officiating. Burial was
in Shipman Cemetery, Sparta.
Gideon, Lenvil Leonard 13 Nov 1938 - 16 Dec 1999 CCH-N 22 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Guy Leonard & Laura Lurene (Gann) Gideon; married 13 Nov 1938
Rovinna Martin]
Lenvil Leonard Gideon, age 61, Ozark, passed away Thursday, December 16,
1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born November 13, 1938
in Sparta, Missouri, and was the son of Guy Leonard Gideon and Laura Lurene (Gann)
Gideon. On September 5, 1961 he was united in marriage to Rovinna Martin. Mr. Gideon
worked in dry wall construction and was a member of Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors
include: his wife Rovinna; a daughter, Kim Harvil and her husband Bobby, Springfield; a
brother, Phil Gideon and his wife Lucille, Ozark; and a host of nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter; and three brothers, Leon, Burlin
and Don. Funeral services were Sunday, December 19, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark with the Pastor Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery.
Gideon, Leona L. (Achor) 4 Nov 1934 - 30 Jun 1965
CCR 8 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: obit spells maiden name/surname of brothers wrong]

Services for Mrs. Leona Gideon, 30, Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Green Mound Church. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery with Whelchel in charge.
Mrs. Gideon died Wednesday afternoon, June 30, in Skaggs Hospital, Branson. Death
was attributed to complications following childbirth, according to the county coroner.
Surviving are her husband, William; six children, Rebecca, Billie, Marlene, Donna,
Charlotte and David, all of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Emily Miles, Branson, Mrs. Rose
Hopkins, Highlandville and Lucy Nichelse, Los Angeles; and four brothers, Ray Alchor,
Highlandville, Walter Alchor, Los Angeles, Lawrence Alchor, Ozark, and Rolla Achor,
Harvard, Nebr.
Gideon, Lester Franklin 11 Jul 1911 - 1 Mar 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: Son of William Preston & Alice Odessie (Billingsley) Gideon; married Hila
Pauline Jackson 26 Jun 1915 - 8 Aug 1948; married Ethel]
Services for Lester F. Gideon, Ozark, were held last Thursday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Sparta. Mr.
Gideon died at 11:50 Feb. 26 in Baxter General Hospital, Mountain Home, Ark., after a
long illness. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife,
Ethel; seven sons, Ronald, Grand Junction, Colo., Robert, Chadwick, Dean, Pilcher,
Okla., Jimmy, Ponce de Leon and Ray and Larry Lee, both of Springfield; five daughters,
Mrs. Betty Payne, Sparta, Mrs. Mona Shipman, Ozark, Mrs. Kathleen Gilbert, Oldfield,
Mrs. Margaret Ann Clark, Springfield and Miss Shirley Jean Gideon of the home; one
sister, Mrs. Marie Davis, Ozark; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
AND
Gideon, Lester Franklin 11 Jul 1911 - 1 Mar 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 pB2
The family of Lester F. Gideon would like to express their gratitude and
appreciation to the friends and family who showed their kindness during the death of our
loved one. Also to those who sent food, flowers and cards. A special thanks to the Rev.
Benny Dewitt, Harris Funeral Home, singer Jack Keithley, also to Don and Jim Roller
and Earnest Newberry.
Gideon, Loren Preston 28 Sep 1945 - 29 Sep 1964 CCR 8 Oct 1964 p1
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel for Naval Airman Loren
P. Gideon, 19, who was killed last Tuesday in a motorcycle accident near El Centro,
Calif. where he was stationed. The Rev. William T. White officiated and burial was in
Fairview Cemetery south of Sparta. The Naval Reserve Training Center conducted
military rites.
Gideon, Luke Anthony 25 Dec 1978 - 9 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
[Note: Son of Kent Anthony & Peggy Annette (Johnson) Gideon; buried in Bruner
Cemetery]
Services were held last Saturday for Luke Anthony Gideon, the 16-day-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. Kent A. Gideon of Springfield. The infant died last Thursday in a Kansas
City hospital following a premature birth in a Springfield hospital. Survivors include two
great grandmothers, Mrs. Jessie Davidson of Ozark and Mrs. Iva Terwillger of Seymour.
Gideon, Opal Marie (Grady) 16 Jun 1927 - 18 Sep 2003 SN-L 20 Sep 2003

[Note: Daughter of Rev. Bob & Eunice (Edwards) Grady; married 1950 Jerry W.
Gideon]
Opal Marie (Grady) Gideon, 76, of Forsyth, went to her heavenly reward
peacefully Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003, after a brief illness at St. John's Hospital. She was
born June 16, 1927, in Taney County, Mo., where she lived virtually her entire life. After
attending SMS, she taught school at Mountain Grove and St. James schools in rural
Taney County. She loved music and was a talented singer, performing on the radio with
her twin sister as a young woman. She was a member of the Forsyth Community
Presbyterian Church, Taney Co. Republican Women's Club, Yenat Study Club, and the
Forsyth Auxiliary Fire Dept. Women. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev.
Bob and Eunice (Edwards) Grady; a sister, Marcella (Grady) Freeman; and two infant
brothers, Joe Paul Grady and James Wm. Grady. Survivors include her husband of 53
years, Jerry W. Gideon of Forsyth; one daughter, Becky and son-in-law Buddy Roberts of
Forsyth; son Joe and daughter-in-law Kimberly Gideon of Ozark; five grandchildren,
Christian, Dylan and Jayme Gideon, Ben Roberts, and Brooke Baird and husband Tom of
Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Masen Gideon and Kaitlyn Baird; one sister,
identical twin Virginia Melton of Nixa; two brothers, Robert Grady and wife Annalee of
Springfield, and Rex Grady and wife Pat of Branson; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Whelchel Chapel in Forsyth. Services
will be held Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Presbyterian Church in Forsyth at 2 p.m. Burial will
follow in Ozarks Memorial Park at Branson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church E.T.C. Scholarship Fund,
P.O. Box 486, Forsyth, MO 65653, or College of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 17, Point
Lookout, MO 65726.
Gideon, Ora Marie (McTeer) 7 Oct 1910 - 8 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Robert & Anna Belle (Shipman) McTeer; married 29 Aug
1925 Eldo B. Gideon 11 Nov 1902 - 11 Oct 1963]
SPARTA - Mrs. Ora M. Gideon, 66, Sparta, died at 4:05 a.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center in Springfield, where she had been a patient since March 27. Mrs. Gideon
was a lifelong resident of Sparta and a member of Sparta Assembly of God. Surviving are
three sons, Leo of the home and Dale and Don, both of Sparta; five daughters, Mrs.
Dorothy Jackson, Mrs. Dorothy Jackson, Mrs. Fae Rantz, Mrs. Shirley Jean Loomis and
Mrs. Sue Shriener, all of Sparta and Mrs. Eula Mae Burkhart, Chadwick, 28
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel,
Ozark with Rev. Jesse L. Phillips officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery near
Sparta.
Gideon, Orion Dale 5 Apr 1937 - 20 May 1996 CCH-N 22 May 1996
[Note: Son of Eldo B. & Ora Marie (McTeer) Gideon; married 2 Jul 1976 Kathylene
Letterman]
Orion Dale Gideon, 59, of Sparta. died Monday, May 20, 1996 in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. He was born April 5, 1937 in Sparta and was the son of Eldo and Ora
Gideon. He served six years in the U.S. Army. On July 2, 1976, he was united in
marriage to Kathylene Letterman. Together they had one daughter, Mariea Ann. Dale
was a wonderful, loving, and hardworking husband and father. He enjoyed working in the

yard, gardening and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
sister, Eula Mae Burkhart: and a brother. Eugene Gideon. Survivors include his wife,
Kathy; a daughter, Mariea Ramos and her husband, Jason, Fordland: four sisters. Dorothy
Jackson, Shirley Loomis, Sue Schreiner, and her husband, George, all of Sparta; and Faye
Rantz and her husband, Kenneth, Kissee Mills: two brothers. Leo Gideon, and Don
Gideon and his wife, Connie, all of Sparta, and a host of family and friends.
Gideon, Orville Francis 1895 - 8 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
Funeral services for Orville Francis Gideon, 63, who died June 8 at Fayetteville,
Ark,, were held June 12 at 2 p.m. in McConnell Union Chapel with Rev. Roscoe Harding
and Rev. Captain Lovell officiating, Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Gideon was a member of the Bible
Baptist Church at McConnell Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fern Gideon of
the home, Route 1, Nixa, one daughter, Mrs. Juanita White of Springfield, five
grandchildren; one brother, Lovell Gideon of Springfield, one sister, Mrs. Wilma Gideon
of Brookline; 14 nieces and nephews; 14 great nieces and nephews.
Gideon, Oscar Seigal 25 Feb 1895 - 6 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Franz Seigel & Missouri Ann (Clevenger) Gideon; married Irene]
Oscar Seigal Gideon, 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 6 in a Modesto, Calif. hospital. He
was a former resident of Christian County. He is survived by his wife, Irene; one son,
Seigal Frances; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Carvalho and Mrs. Sandra Bean, all of
Modesto, one son, Lloyd of Great Bend, Kansas who preceded him in death; nine
grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Rost of Modesto, CA.,
Mrs. Bessie Glauser of Republic and Mrs. Daisy DeWitt of Ozark. Funeral services were
held Friday, Jan. 9 under the direction of Franklin and Downs Funeral Home. Burial was
in Lockwood Memorial Park, Modesto.
Gideon, Ralph 30 May 1902 - 27 Mar 1974
Forsyth—Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Welchel Chapel, Branson,
for Ralph Gideon, 72, with the Rev. Frank Worley officiating. Burial will be in Spokane
Cemetery. Mr. Gideon, of Forsyth, died at 1:45 a.m. today at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Clara, of the home; three
daughters, Mrs. Louise Davis and Miss Joella Gideon, both of Forsyth and Mrs. Ruth
Glidwell of Neosho; three sons, Gene of Branson, Maxie of Forsyth, and Ray of Ponce de
Leon; one brother, Joe, of Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. Martha Blansit, Chestnutridge; 10
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Taney
County Heart Fund.
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press, Wednesday, March 27 1974. Contributed by Woody
Franklin.
Gideon, Renea 27 Sep 1962 - 27 Sep 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of Leonard Lenville & Rovinna (Martin) Gideon; Tombstone was read
as 27 Feb 1962 - 27 Feb 1962

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at Shipman Cemetery
for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lenvil Gideon, Route 1, Ozark. The baby did not
survive birth at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield at 7:18 p.m. Thursday.
The services
were under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark, with the Rev. Roy Shipman
officiating. Survivors, in addition to the parents, include the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Gideon, Route 1, Ozark and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Martin, Ozark.
Gideon, Rex Lewis 2 Jun 1900 - 8 Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: married Eva 16 Oct 1902 - 23 Feb 1997]
We would like to thank our many friends and neighbors for cards, food, prayers,
flowers, visits during the illness and death of our beloved father and brother. Mrs.
Richard Melton, Mrs. Ivan Davis. Mr. Lester Gideon.
Gideon, Roberta Catherine 15 Sep 1967 - 16 Sep 1967
CCR 21 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Wanda (Finney) Gideon]
Roberta Catherine Gideon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gideon, Chadwick,
died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, a day after birth.
Survivors include a sister, Dian and a brother, Robert James, both of the home; paternal
grandfather, Lester Gideon, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ermal Finney,
Chadwick; and two great grandmothers, Mrs. Millie Finney, Chadwick and Mrs. Phoebe
Merlin, Bruner. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Chadwick Cemetery with
Charley Shipman officiating under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gideon, Rosa Ann (Baker) Apr 1885 - 6 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Margaret Elizabeth (Hammond) Baker; married after
1930 census Ferd N. Gideon 15 Jan 1892 - 20 Jan 1972; may be the Rosa Baker who
married Charlie East 1901]
Mrs. Rosa Ann Gideon, 80, of the Pine Ridge community, died at 2:35 p.m.
Saturday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark, where she had lived the past five years. A
member of the Baptist Church, Mrs. Gideon is survived by her husband, Ferd.; three
stepsons, Harold Gideon, Mingo, Iowa. and Calvin and John W., both of Mineral Wells,
Tex.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Irene Mitchell, Mineral Wells; a sister, Mrs. Louisa Morgan,
Sand Springs, Okla.; a brother, Albert Baker, Joplin; 17 step grandchildren and nine stepgreat grandchildren
Gideon, Rovinna (Martin) 28 Apr 1944 - 3 Nov 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
Rovinna Gideon, age 56, of Ozark passed away on Friday, November 3, 2000 at
St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born on April 28, 1944 in
Oklahoma, the daughter of Elmer and Artie (Simpson) Martin. On September 5, 1961 she
and Lenvil Gideon were married. Rovinna was employed by Hagale Industries. She
recently became a member of Maranatha Chapel. Survivors include: a daughter, Kim
Harvel and husband, Bobby, of Springfield: her mother, Artie Martin, of Ozark; a
brother, Danny Martin of Sparta, and seven sisters, Wilma Dean Clinton, and Bonnie
Smith, both of Ozark, Vicki Moody of Brookline, Linda Letterman of Sparta, Veronica
Rice, Penny Bowers, and Tina Hankins all of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lenvil on December 16, 1999; an infant daughter, Renee; two brothers, Elmer

Lee Martin and Johnny Ray Martin; a sister, Peggy Morisset; and her father, Elmer
Martin. Rovinna was a wonderful mother and best friend to her daughter, Kim. She was
also a loving mother-in-law, sister, and daughter. Funeral services were held on Monday,
November 6, 2000 in Adam's Funeral Home in Ozark, with Pastor Bobby Ryan
officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery in Sparta.
Gideon, Roy A., Sr. 6 Feb 1946 - 12 Sep 1996 CCH-N 9 Oct 1996
Roy A. Gideon, Sr., 50, a 16 year resident of East Wenatchee, died Thursday,
Sept.. 12, 1996, in Central Washington Hospital. He was born February 6, 1946, to Rex
and Eva (Rantzh) Gideon at Branson, Mo. He was a farm labor worker for 30 years. He is
survived by his wife of 28 years, Vickie Gideon, of the home; one son, Roy A. Gideon Jr.
of Malaga; two daughters, Tony Lynn Pritchett of Stockton, Calif., and Ashley Megan
Gideon of East Wenatchee; his mother, Eva Gideon, Highlandville, Mo; three brothers,
Lewis, Riverton, Wyo., Junior of Cody, Wyo., and Jay W. of Hurley, Mo.; five sisters,
Cupie Hurch and Loretta Schwyhart, both of Branson, Edna Melton of Highlandville,
Peggy Yokum of Lampe, Mo., and Goldie Carey of Russell, Kan.; and five
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex, and two sisters, JoAnn
Smith and Inas Smith. Memorial services were held Tuesday, September 17 at 10 a.m
with Mr. Tim Blair officiating.
Gideon, Samuel Calvin 30 Mar 1925 - 16 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Ferdinand N. & Katie Ellen (Hilton) Gideon; married Joyce Louise Rhul]
Calvin Gideon, 70, Springfield, died Sunday, April 16, 1995, in Timber Lake
Care Center, Kansas City. He was born March 30, 1925, in Chadwick, the son of Ferd N.
and Katie Hilton Gideon. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II, a member of
the 118th Regimental Combat Engineering, serving in the Philippines and Japan. He was
a member of V.F.W. Post 3404, Springfield. Survivors include two children, Judy
Espersen, Deerfield, Wis., and DeWayne Gideon, Plymouth, Wis.; four grandchildren,
Renee, Amy and Dawn Espersen, and Christopher Gideon; a great-grandson, Jeremy
Espersen; and a brother-in-law, John Mitchell, Springfield. Services will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday, April 19, in Spokane Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating.
Gideon, Thursa Delle 12 Nov 1909 – 2 Aug 1997 CCH-N 4 Oct 1997
Thursa Delle Gideon, age 87, formerly of Ozark, died Aug. 2, 1997 in San Jose,
Calif. She was born Nov. 12, 1909 in Cherryvale, Kan. and was the daughter of Claude
and Ruda (Logan) Gideon. Survivors include: a brother, Clell Gideon, Ontario, Calif.;
two grandsons, John Roper and James Roper, Marionville. A graveside memorial service
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the Ozark City Cemetery. Local arrangements
are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gideon, William Harrison 26 Sep 1976 - 26 Sep 1976 OH 30 Sep 1976 p13
[Note: Son of Stanley Darl & Annabelle (Allen) Gideon]
OZARK - Graveside services for William H. Gideon, the infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley D. Gideon, Ozark will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Prospect cemetery with
the Rev. Jim Anderson officiating. Burial is under direction of Harris of Ozark. The

infant was dead at birth at 3:48 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield.
Survivors, other than the parents, include three sisters, Mrs. Karen Raubs, Walnut Shade,
Misses Darla and Julie Gideon, both of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Claudia
Gideon, Forsyth and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Goldie Allen, Ozark.
AND
Gideon, William Harrison 26 Sep 1976 - 26 Sep 1976 OH 14 Oct 1976 p10
We would like to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for the flowers,
cards, visits, food and prayers and all other acts of kindness during the loss of our baby
son and brother. We’d like to thanks the preacher, Rev. Jim Anderson and Faye Meadows
who sang and the Harris Funeral Home. My God Bless Each and Everyone. Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Gideon, Darla & Julie, Mr. and Mrs. Rock Raubs.
Giehl, August H., Dr. 7 Sep 1874 - 10 Mar 1967 CCR 16 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married first Harriet A. Allen 7 Jul 1878 - 11 May 1933; married second
Margaret Susan (Kerr) Ragsdale 1878 - 27 Nov 1970]
Funeral services for Dr. A. H. Giehl, 92, Ozark a retired dentist, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Funeral Chapel, with burial in IOOF Cemetery near Ozark. Dr.
Giehl., a resident her 56 years, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. He started his dental practice at age 20 in Kansas City and practiced here
until his retirement in 1950. Survivors are his wife, Margaret; two daughters, Mrs.
Christine Spenny, Haskell, Tex., and Mrs. Virginia King, Kings, Ill.; a step-daughter,
Mrs. Mary Margaret Durst, Fayetteville, Ark.; and five grandchildren.
Giehl, Margaret Susan (Kerr) Ragsdale 1878 - 27 Nov 1970 CCR 3 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of William James & Sarah Susan (Lyman) Kerr; married first George
Ragsdale; married second Dr. August H. Giehl 7 Sep 1874 - 10 Mar 1967]
Mrs. Margaret Susan Giehl, 92, Fayetteville, Ark., formerly of Ozark, died at
noon Friday in Fayetteville, following a short illness. Mrs. Giehl was a member of the
Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. David Durst, Fayetteville; a sister,
Mr. R. R. Farthing, Ozark; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Christian Church, Ozark, with the Rev.
Harold Mayes and The Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery, Springfield.
Gierke, Joseph George “Joe” 20 Sep 1907 - 30 Nov 1955 CCR 8 Dec 1955 p1
Rosary services for Joe George Gierke, 48, who died Nov. 30 at his home near
Billings, were held at 7:30 p.m. Dec, 2 in the Harris Funeral Chapel there. Funeral mass
was read at 9:00 a.m. Dec. 3 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings, of which he was a
member, with Father John Van Gorder officiating. Burial was in St.. Joseph’s Cmetery
west of Billings under direction of Harris. A carpenter and painter, he spent most of his
life in the Billings community. Surviving are two brothers, George of Billings and Mike
of Lebanon; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Burger and Mrs. Mary Stowe of Long Beach, Calif
and other relatives.
Gierke, Michael T. 24 May 1900 - 13 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11

Rites were pending Tuesday in Billings for Mike Gierke, 79, Billings, who died
Monday in Springfield MediCenter after a short illness. Meadors was to announce the
arrangements. Mr. Gierke was a retired farmer and deputy for the Christian County
Sheriff’s Department. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the St.
Vincent DePaul Society.
AND
Gierke, Michael T. 24 May 1900 - 13 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5
A funeral mass for Mike Gierke, 79, Billings was held Aug. 16 in St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Billings with the Rev. John Rynish officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph Cemetery. Mr. Gierke died Aug 13 in the MediCenter after a short illness.
Gieseke, Grace Lucille (Hale) 22 Sept. 1928 – 6 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 11 Dec. 1996
Grace Lucille Gieseke, 69, of Ozark died Friday, December 6, in her home. Mrs.
Gieseke was born on September 22, 1928, to James Franklin and Laura Francis
Cornelison Hale. She was a retired machine operator from Fasco Industries after 17 years
of service. Mrs. Gieseke enjoyed crocheting and was Baptist in faith.
She was
preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Berry Hale. She is survived by her two
daughters and their spouses, Linda and Noel Wilson, Nixa, and Carolyn and Joseph
Wells, Oklahoma; a sister, Ethel Handy, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Stacy Moore, Tracy
Moody, Tammy Jolley, Melisa Duncan, Mike Wells, Tracy Wilson, Vickie Wilson, Julie
Miller and Brandy Hollandworth; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held on
Monday, December 9 at 10 a.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Reverend Hobo Applegate officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Giesler, David Elmer 16 Jun 2005 - 24 Dec 2005 SN-L 28 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Charles and Elizabeth (Ratliff) Giesler]
David Elmer Giesler, infant, began his life of blessing on June 16, 2005. He was
born with Spina Bifida and was strong through two surgeries. He expressed his happiness
and love to all every day. He passed away suddenly on December 24, 2005, after only six
short months. Baby David is survived by his parents, Charles and Elizabeth (Ratliff)
Giesler, of Ozark; his siblings Jessica, Alyssa and Zachary, of the home, and Charles
Giesler V, of Virginia Beach, Va.; maternal grandparents, David "Jack" and Bonnie
Ratliff, of Haysi, Va.; paternal grandparents, Charles Leonard and Carolyn Giesler, of
Whittier, Calif.; paternal grandmother, Carol Jewell, of San Diego, Calif.; aunts and
uncles, Janet and Don Redden, Robert and Gigi Giesler, Dawn Giesler, and Amy and Joe
Abell; great-aunts and uncles, Frank and Judy Ratliff, Lois and Irvin Wright, Stacey
Davis, Elmer and Barbara Giesler, Corky Smith, Mary and Jimmy Smith, and Richard
and Connie Jewell; and many cousins. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday,
December 30, 2005, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Services under the care
and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gilbert, Alden T. 27 Nov 1869 - 3 May 1951 CCR 10 May 1951
[Note: name from tombstone]
Allen T. Gilbert, uncle of Mrs. Orville McCauley and E. J. Gilbert of Nixa, died
Thursday May 3, at a hospital in Webb City after a short illness. He formerly lived with
his niece at Nixa. He was a member of Nixa Lodge I.O.O.F. Funeral services were held

Saturday at the chapel of the Harris Funeral Home in Nixa, with burial in Payne
Cemetery.
Gilbert, Ernest J. “Gabe” 22 Mar 1896 - 6 Feb 1970
CCR 12 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Son of George A. & Nannie (Gooch) Gilbert; married Mamie Lee Daugherty 11
Nov 1900 - 30 Dec 1969]
Funeral services for Ernest J. “Gabe” Gilbert, 73, a lifelong resident of Nixa, were
held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl
officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery. Mr. Gilbert was an employee of the
Springfield City Utilities until his retirement in 1961. He was a World War I veteran, and
a member of the Nixa American Legion and Friend Lodge No, 352 of Ozark. His wife,
Mamie, died Dec. 30, 1969. She had been employed as a nurse at St. John’s and
Springfield Baptist Hospital until her retirement, four years before her death. Mr. Gilbert
is survived by one son, Thomas Gilbert, Jr., Nixa; two grandchildren and one sister, Mrs.
Orville McCauley, of Nixa.
Gilbert, Henry Lee 14 Apr 1872 - 14 Feb 1967 CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: married Mary Malinda Tennison 7 Apr 1881 - 21 Dec 1952]
Henry Lee Gilbert, 95, a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community, died at 6:20
p.m. Tuesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lester Robison, in Sparta. He was a retired
farmer and stockman. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Robinson, are five sons, Perry, Ava,
Paul and Joe, both of Oldfield, Cletis, Humansville and Russell, with the U. S. Army in
Germany and three other daughters, Mrs. Guy Weagley, Chadwick, Mrs. Ernest Hill,
Oldfield, and Mrs. Ray Watts, Hilda. Adams of Ozark will announce arrangements
AND
Gilbert, Henry Lee
14 Apr 1872 - 14 Feb 1967
CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services for Henry Lee Gilbert, 85, who died at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.
14, in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lester Robison of Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Chadwick Union Church. The Rev. Charlie Shipman officiated and burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Gilbert, John Roland 1925 - 5 Apr 2005 SN-L 10 Apr 2005
A Funeral Mass for John Roland Gilbert, age 79, of Galena, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, April 11, 2005, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield. Mr.
Gilbert passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Arrangements
are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gilbert, Mamie Lee (Daugherty) 11 Nov 1900 - 30 Dec 1969 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of Thomas J. & Araminta E. (Sink) Daugherty; married Ernest J. “Gabe”
Gilbert 22 Mar 1896 - 6 Feb 1970]
Mrs. Mamie Lee Gilbert, 69 of Nixa, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield following a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Nixa, Mrs.
Gilbert was a retired registered nurse. She received her training at the old St. John’s
Hospital and worked at Springfield Baptist Hospital for 36 years before going to St.
John’s Hospital in 1956, where she worked until her retirement four years ago. She was a
member of the Nixa Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Ernest J.; one son,

Thomas J., Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Smith, Nixa. Mrs. Victoria Gillespie, Fairfield,
Calif, and Mrs. Inez Wallace, Springfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Revs. Joseph M. Fahl and John
Whittmer officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Gilbert, Paul “Brownie”
13 Nov 1921 - 19 Jun 2002
Paul “Brownie” Gilbert, age 80 of Oldfield, passed away Wednesday, June 19,
2002 in his home. He was born November 13, 1921, the son of Henry Lee Gilbert and
Malinda (Tennison) Gilbert. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. On July 3, 1950, he and Kathleen Gideon were married. Mr. Gilbert was a member of
Laborers Local Union #676. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; four sons, Larry
Gilbert and wife Connie, Rick Gilbert and wife Teresa, Kenny Gilbert, and Danny Gilbert
and wife Nena, all of Oldfield; eight grandchildren, Jason, Justin, Josh and wife LeAnna,
Jeremy and wife Candra, Ashley and wife Lacey, Christal and husband Mark, Eric and
wife Julie, and Cody; three great-grandchildren, Jordan, Colby, and Lauren; and other
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by an infant son, David Eugene; five
brothers, Perry, Ray, Russell, Pete and Joe; and four sisters, Tennie, Frona, Faye and
Beatrice. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Old Boston Cemetery,
Oldfield, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, June 21, 2002.
Gilbert, Peggy M. (Bessire) 4 Feb 1932 - 13 Jan 2003
Peggy M. Gilbert, age 70, of Galena, passed away Monday, January 13, 2003 in
Primrose Place Healthcare Center in Springfield. She was born February 4, 1932 in
Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of Elmer DeWitt Bessire and Ruth Mabel
Campbell Bessire. She married John Roland Gilbert on July 12, 1957. During her
working career she was employed as a substance abuse counselor, and also worked for
the IRS, but most importantly she was a wonderful wife and mother. Survivors include
her husband, John Roland Gilbert, presently residing in Ozark Riverview Manor; eight
children, Peggy Meinberg, Scott Hill, Dona Sullivan, Michael Gilbert, Mary Elliott,
Stephanie Bunch, Christopher Gilbert and Joseph Gilbert; twenty-four grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; a special niece, Carolin Burch; and a brother-in-law, Donald
Weatherbee. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 17, 2003 at Our
Lady of the Cove Catholic Church, Kimberling City, with Father Mark Binder
officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph Section in Ozark. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Springfield News-Leader, January 15 2003.
Gilbert, Perry C. 28 Apr 1905 - 6 Sep 1979 OH 13 Sep 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Henry Lee & Mary Malinda (Tennison) Gilbert; married Grace F. 7 Jun
1897 - 10 Apr 1980]
Services for Perry C. Gilbert, 74, a resident of Ava for 25 years were held in the
Clinkingbeard Chapel with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Sparta
Cemetery. Mr. Gilbert died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday in his home after suffering a sudden
illness. He was a retired bus driver and farmer and had been a member of the Odd
Fellows. Survivors include his wife, Grace; four brothers, Paul, Russell and Joe, all of

Oldfield and Cletis, two sisters, Mrs. Frona Robinson, Sparta and Mrs. Beatrice Watts,
Miller; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Gilbert, Ray 26 Dec 1915 - 17 Oct 1948 CCR 21 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of Henry L. & Mary Elizabeth (Tennison) Gilbert; married 23 Sep 1933 Eula
Hughes]
Ray Gilbert, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Gilbert, died Oct. 13, 1948, at the age of 32
years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving 5 years in the United States Army, of
which two years were spent in the South Pacific. He was wounded in action Jan. 25,
1945, and had an honorable discharge. He was confined to a veterans’ hospital much of
the time following his discharge. Survivors include two children, David Rae and Syble
Jean; his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Gilbert; five brothers, Sgt. Russel Gilbert
located in Germany, Joe of Denver, Colo., Paul, Cletis and Perry of Oldfield; four sisters,
Mrs. Ray Watts and Mrs. Guy Weagley of Chadwick, Mrs. Lester Robinson of Sparta,
and Mrs. Ernest Hull of Oldfield. Funeral services were conducted Oct. 16, at 2 p.m., in
the Chadwick Union church with Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in the
Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Gilbert, Russell G. 13 Jul 1917 - 12 Aug 1995 CCH-N 16 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Henry L. & Mary Melinda (Tennison) Gilbert; married 1958 Elizabeth
Hall]
Russell G. Gilbert, age 78, of Oldfield, died Saturday, August 12, 1995, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born July 13, 1917, at Hercules, and
was the son of Henry L. and Mary Melinda Tennison Gilbert. He was one of ten children.
In 1958 he married Elizabeth Hall. Mr. Gilbert retired from the U.S. Army in 1967, and
had. been farming since that time. Mr. Gilbert was recommended for the Silver Star
medal for bravery under fire in Korea. The Silver Star is the Army's third highest military
decoration. Lt. Ralph H. Barnes, Gilbert's platoon commander, wrote the following
recommendation of Gilbert's action: "On the 24th of March, 1951, Sgt. Gilbert's platoon
was assigned the mission of assaulting a hill north of Ujonbu, in South Korea. Sgt.
Gilbert's platoon was pinned down by an enemy automatic weapon at the base of the hill
and Sgt. Gilbert deployed his men quickly and intelligently. This action later proved to
have been very wise for it resulted in the loss of not one man. Sgt. Gilbert then personally
assaulted the position and by, intermittently firing his rifle and throwing grenades he
silenced the weapon and engaged in an exchange of grenades with the enemy for several
minutes until he succeeded in killing all of the enemy. His platoon was then able to
advance and secured its objective. Shortly after his platoon's objective was secured, Sgt.
Gilbert again personally assaulted another enemy automatic weapon position on a nearby
hill which was holding up the advance of an adjacent company. His advance to this
position was across approximately one hundred yards of a. narrow ridge exposed to
enemy small arms fire from nearby emplacements and was subject, at any moment, to
discovery by the enemy in the position which he was approaching." He was preceded in
death by: His parents; and seven brothers, and sisters. Survivors include: His wife,
Elizabeth "Betty" Gilbert; a brother, Paul Gilbert, Oldfield; a sister, Beatrice Watts,
Miller, nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday in Old Boston Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, with. Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.

Gilbert, William Henry 1879 - 16 Feb 1955 CCR 24 Feb 1955 p4
Funeral services for William Henry Gilbert, 76, who died February 16 at
Springfield, were held last Saturday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings,
with Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at Billings. Mr.
Gilbert was a resident of the Billings community for many years, where he was a painter
and paper hanger. Survivors are one sister, Mrs. Edna Romine of Monmouth, Ill; several
nieces and nephews and friends
Gill, Carl E. 28 May 1902 - 23 Jan 1971 CCR 28 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Tom & Margaret Ader Ellen Ann (Blansit) Gill; married Effie Lorene
Gray 3 Feb 1915 - 21 May 2002]
Carl E. Gill, 68, died of apparent heart attack about 3 a.m. Saturday in his farm
home southeast of Spokane. Born in Taney County, he had lived in the Spokane
community most of his life. He was a farmer and a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Effie L.; two daughters, Mrs. Marcella Sims, La Porte,
Tex, and Mrs. Velma Foster, North Kansas City; three brothers, Lonnie Gill, Fair Play,
Lawrence Gill, Highlandville and Harold Gill, Ceres, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Helen
Meier, Chestnutridge, Mrs. Clara Bilyeu, Walnut Ridge, Mrs. Agnes Woods, Fremont,
Calif. and Mrs. Clista Stewart, Ozark; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gill, Chester Arthur 4 Oct 1918 - 10 Apr 1954 CCR 15 Apr 1954 p1
Funeral services for Chester Arthur Gill, 35, who died suddenly at his home in
Ozark last Saturday after apparently suffering a heart attack, were held Monday
afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel with Rev. Danny Groves officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A veteran of three years European
service during World War II, he attained the rank of staff Sergeant. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gill of Ozark; four brothers, Carl of Chestnutridge, Lonnie of
Kansas City, Harold of Modesto, Calif;, and Lawrence of Highlandville; four sisters,
Mrs. Clara Meier of Chestnutridge, Mrs. Clara Bilyeu of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Agnes
Davis of Modesto and Mrs. Clista Stewart of Nixa
Gill, Dorothy Pearl (West) 18 Jun 1921 - 14 Jul 2002
Dorothy Pearl Gill, age 81, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2002
in Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born June 18, 1921, the daughter of Earl and
Alta (Terry) West. In 1940 she and Lawrence Gill were married. Mrs. Gill worked at
Hagale Garment Factory and later retired from Fasco Industries. She was a member of
Ponce Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Lawrence; two sons, Tom Gill
and wife Jan, and John Gill and wife Charlotte, all of Springfield; four grandchildren;
three great-grand children; and a sister, Mary Alice Holt, Highlandville. She was
preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, July 18, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Gayle Cobb
officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, July 17, 2002.

Gill, Effie Lorene (Gray) 3 Feb 1915 - 21 May 2002
Effie Lorene Gill, 87, Springfield, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 21,
2002 in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Mrs. Gill, a homemaker, was
born February 3, 1915 in Walnut Shade, Mo., the daughter of the late J. Albert and Zona
I. Weatherman Gray. She was united in marriage to Carl E. Gill on October 22, 1935 in
Christian County, Mo. He preceded her in death in 1971. Effie was a member of the
Chestnutridge Baptist Church and enjoyed quilting, gardening, and taking care of her
family and neighbors. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Opal Gardner. She is
survived by two daughters, Marcella Sims and her husband, Jerry, Springfield, and
Velma Foster and her husband, Paul, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a sister, Eula Choate, Nixa; a
brother, Hershel Gray, Chestnutridge; a grandson, David L. Foster and his wife, Barbara,
Lee’s Summit; a granddaughter, Tricia Reynolds and her husband, Will, Jenks, Okla.;
and five great-grandchildren, Cole, Chelsea, Zachary, Hannah and Jackson. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002 in Chestnutridge Baptist Church
with the Rev. U. John Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery,
near Spokane. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the church. Services are
under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte, Springfield.
Springfield News-Leader, May 23, 2002.
Gill, Margaret Ada (Blansit) 6 Jul 1882 - 10 Mar 1963 CCR 14 Mar 1963
[Note: Daughter of John Chambers & Mary Jane (Galloway) Blansit; married Thoms E.
Gill 14 Apr 1874 - 17 Feb 1957]
Mrs. Margaret Ada Gill, 80, a resident of Ozark and Nixa the last 20 years, died at
9 a.m. Sunday at Christian Rest Home. She was a member of Selmore Baptist Church.
Survivors are four sons, Carl, Spokane, Lonnie, Merriam, Kan., Lawrence, Highlandville,
and Harold, Ceres, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Helen Meier, Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Clara
Bilyeu, Walnut Shade, Mrs. Agnes Woods, Fremont, Calif., and Mrs. Clista Stewart,
Route 1, Ozark; 29 grandchildren; and 41 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two
brothers, Johnny Blansit, Chestnut Ridge, and Jeff, Walnut Shade; a sister, Mrs. Bonnie
Nash, Piper, Kan., a half brother, Chester Blansit, Chestnut Ridge; and three sisters, Mrs.
Edith Capehart, Walnut Shade; Mrs. Pansy Harp, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Mabel
Cummings, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here.
Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Gill, Randy Joe 9 Jan 1954 - 30 Aug 2000 CCH-N 6 Sep 2000
[Note: married Anna Sue 23 Dec 1956 - 21 Apr 2004]
Randy Joe Gill, 46, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2000
in Springfield, Mo. Randy was born Saturday, January 9, 1954 in Keosauqua, Iowa.
Randy was of the Baptist faith and had served his country proudly in the United States
Navy. Randy had been employed as a loan officer. Randy's immediate family includes his
wife, Anna of the home, a daughter, Christina Stover of Ava, Mo.; and three
grandchildren. Also surviving are other family members and many friends. Graveside
services were held with full military honors Friday, September 1, 2000 at 10:00 a.m., at
Missouri Veterans Cemetery Springfield, Missouri. Chaplain Ken Armador officiated,
services were under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Memorial donations may
be made to the ALS foundation.

Gilland, Ivan 1890 - 10 May 1964 CCR 14 May 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Alex L. and Elizabeth Gilland; married Pearl Jones 21 Aug 1914]
Ivan Gilland, 74, a resident of Sparta since 1944, died at 3 a.m. Sunday in the
Springfield Baptist Hospital. A former resident of Garrison, he was a member of the
Sparta Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Pearl; a son, Ralph, Packwaukee, Wis;
and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Garrison Union
Church with Rev. Lois Roberts officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Gillett, Millie 15 Feb 1899 - Feb 1978
Mrs. Millie Gillett, 79, a life-long resident of Spokane, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday
in her home after a long illness. She is survived by a son, Bill, of Spokane; three sisters,
Mrs. Mabel Jennings, Fort Scott, Kan., Mrs. Thelma Lee, Ponce De Leon, and Mrs.
Maidie Wescott, 2252 N. Lyon; a grandchild and two great-grandchildren. Arrangements
will be announced by Clarkson of Reeds Spring. The body will be at the funeral home
after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Clipping is dated February 27, 1978
Gillett, Raymond C. 16 Jun 1891 - 2 Jun 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Minnie J.
15 Feb 1899 - 26 Feb 1978]
SPOKANE - Services for Ray Gillett, 84, a lifelong resident of the Spokane area
was at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton
officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of Clarkson of Reeds
Spring. Mr. Gillett, a retired farmer and a veteran of World War I, died at 8 p.m.
Wednesday in the Missouri State Chest Hospital at Mt. Vernon after a long illness. He is
survived by his wife, Millie; a son, Bill of Spokane; a brother, Roy of Buffalo and a
grandchild, two great grandchildren, five step grandchildren and eight step great
grandchildren.
Gilley, J. W. “Jerry” 4 Aug 1926 - 15 Dec 2000 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
J. W. “Jerry” Gilley, age 74, of Joplin, passed away at 12:25 a.m. Friday,
December 15, 2000 at Freeman Hospital following a three week illness. He was born on
August 4, 1926 in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of Martin Luther Gilley and Anna Winslow
Gilley. He was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers, Charles and Chester
Gilley. He was a member of Fairview Baptist Church in Sparta, Mo. He worked for
General Motors Assembly Division in Fairfax, Kan., for thirty-two years, retiring in
1975. He was a charter member of the United Auto Workers Local No. 31 in Kansas
City, Kan. and at various times was a committeeman and Union Representative. J.W
served in the United States Army attaining the rank of Sergeant. He was a veteran of
World War II. serving in the Rhineland, Central Europe. J.W. was very proud of his
service in World War Il. He was a tank commander in Patton's Third Army. While in the
service he received numerous medals, he was awarded two Bronze Stars, the Army of
Occupation for Germany, European, African, Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon, a Good
Conduct Medal, and a Victory Medal. He married Patty Johnson on December 30, 1960
in Miami, Okla. She survives. Additional survivors include one son, Stephen M. Pennock
of Osawatomie, Kan.; one daughter, Sharon Strickland of Kansas City, nephew, Ed

Gilley of Kansas City, Kan.; four grandchildren, Sam Pennock and Patrick Pennock of
Osawatomie, Kan., and Darrell Smith of Cancun. Mexico. Funeral services were held at
2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Mason-Woodard Mortuary. Rev. William Christmas officiated.
Burial was held at the Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Scott Carroll,
Joe Cornell, Rick Johnson, Ron Johnson Jr., Jim Roth and Matt Wells. Full Military
Honors were conducted by the Missouri National Guard. Arrangements were under the
direction of Mason-Woodard Mortuary.
Gilley, Lois Ethel (Hiles) 16 May 1894 – 8 Aug 1996 CCH-N 10 Aug 1996
Lois Ethel Gilley, age 102, of Sparta died at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, August 8, 1996
at Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born May 16, 1894 to Andrew Jackson and
Tennessee Greenville Chronister Hiles. She was married on July 4, 1912 to Perl Rogers
Gilley. She was a long-time member of Fairview Baptist Church and a homemaker. She
was preceded in death by: her husband, Perl; an infant daughter, Maud; a daughter, Hazel
Walker in 1987; a son Noel Jackson Gilley in 1995. She is survived by: a daughter,
Dorothy Richardson and her husband Lee, Sparta; eight grandchildren, J.R. “Todd”
Walker and his wife Bonnie, Dale Walker and his wife Donna all of Oldfield, Sue Eakins
and her husband Charles, Ozark, Connie Thomas and her husband John, Oldfield, Vickie
McTeer, Sparta, Jerry Gilley of Nixa, Jim Gilley and his wife Elaine, Camdenton, Jack
Gilly and his wife Denise, Sparta; twenty-three great-grandchildren and twenty-five
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be today at 11:00 a.m. in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark with Minister Charles Eakins officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Gilley, Noel Jackson 25 Dec 1923 - 27 Jul 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug 1995
[Note Son of Perl Rogers & Lois Ethel (Hiles) Gilley; married 4 Jul 1944 Edith Isbell]
Noel Jackson Gilley, 71, of Sparta, passed away Thursday morning, July 27,
1995, in St.. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born December 25,
1923, and was the son of Perl R. and Lois Hiles Gilley. On July 4, 1944, he was united in
marriage to Edith Isbell. A World War II Veteran, he, served in the Philippines and
Japan. Noel was a longtime employee of Trailmobile and Acro Trailer Companies. He.
was a Christian by faith, and was active in the local community. Noel served as a Sparta
School Board Member for nineteen years and coached youth, baseball and basketball
along with participating in sports himself. Survivors include: His wife, Edith; three sons,
Jerry, Ozark, Jim and his wife, Elaine, Camdenton, and Jackson and his wife, Denise,
Sparta; six grandchildren, Greg Gilley and his wife, Traci, Raleigh, NC, Andrea Gilley,
Dallas, TX., Jennifer Gilley, Chicago, IL, Matthew and Micheal Gilley, Camdenton, and
Dylan Jackson Gilley, Sparta; two great-grandchildren, McKenzie and Madelyn Gilley,
Raleigh, NC.; his mother, Lois Gilley, Sparta; a sister and her husband, Dorothy and Lee
Richardson, Sparta; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his
father, Perl Gilley; and a sister, Hazel Walker. Funeral services were Saturday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Gilley, Perl Rogers 24 Jun 1891 - 1 Apr 1960
CCR 7 Apr 1960 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Sara (Bogart) Gilley; married Lois Ethel Hiles]
Funeral services for Perl R. Gilley, 68, who died Friday, April 1, at the home of
his son, Noel, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. Jordan

Bogart offficating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. A native of Sulphur Rock, Ark., he lived most of his life in the Sparta
community. He was a retired Trailmobile machine operator. He was a member of the
Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lois Gilley of the home at Sparta,
one son, Noel Gilley of Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Walker of Oldfield and Mrs.
Dorothy Richardson of Sparta; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one
brother, M. L. Gilley of Kansas City, Kansas.
Gilliam, Greta Janice (Brennecke) 19 Sep 1964 - 29 Jun 2003 CCH-N 16 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Geraldine (Kuehn) Brennecke]
Greta Janice Gilliam, 38, Springfield, died June 29, 2003, from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 19, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter
of Howard and Geraldine (Kuehn) Brennecke. She attended Drury University in
Springfield where she was looking forward to graduating as an honor student in
December. She was a devoted and loving mother to her two children. Survivors include
her son, Evan Dale Gilliam, born Oct. 9, 1992; daughter Haley L. Gilliam, born Feb. 24,
1994; her parents, Howard and Geraldine Brennecke, Millersville; brother Roger Allen
Brennecke and wife Stacy, Raymore; three sisters and their husbands, Anita Arlene and
Kevin Vanover, Sikeston, Rhonda Fay and Clint Hornbuckle, Fulton, and Brenda Kay
and Larry C. Wilcox, Kimberling City; five nieces; six nephews; and Mickey D. Gilliam,
whom she married July 21, 1983, and was married to for 15 years. Services were held
July 2 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Additional services were held at 1 p.m. July 3 in
Fairview Methodist Church, Millersville. Burial was in Fairview Methodist Cemetery,
Millersville, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Contributions may be
made to the Greta Gilliam Memorial Fund for the benefit of Evan and Haley, in care of
the funeral home.
Gillihan, Boone Shelby 5 May 1915 - 3 Apr 2006 SN-L 5 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of John Thomas & Annie Mae Gillihan; married Erma Mae]
Boone Shelby Gillihan, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Monday, April 3, 2006, in
Mt. Vernon Veterans Home. He was born May 5, 1915, in Herpel, Arkansas, the son of
John Thomas and Annie Mae Gillihan. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during
World War II, as a cook in the Navy Seabees. Mr. Gillihan owned and operated Nixa
Vacuum for many years before retirement. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, and enjoyed
the Nixa Senior Center. He attended Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. Survivors include
four children, Dorothy Long and husband, Ken, Nixa, Betty Jean Wiggins and husband,
Curtis, Seattle, Washington, Jack Sikes and wife, Pat, Marland, Oklahoma, and Gary
Gillihan; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Maudie
Gillihan, Mountain View, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Erma Mae; a
son, Bob Sikes; a daughter, Deloris Hatton; two brothers, Wyatt and Roland Gillihan; and
his parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial will follow in Crane Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Gillihan, Erma May (Fately) 11 Aug 1912 – 25 Jun 1997 CCH-N 2 Jul 1997

Erma May Gillihan, 84, Nixa, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center South. Erma was born August 11, 1912, in Galena, Missouri, the
daughter of James and Elizabeth Fately. She was married to Boone Gillihan on July 13,
1953, in Ozark. She and her husband owned and operated the Nixa Sweeper Exchange
for 27 years. She is preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Delores Hatton.
Survivors include: her husband, Boone, Nixa; two sons and their wives, Jack and Pat
Sikes, Marland, Oklahoma, Bob and Jean Sikes, Wichita, Kansas; a daughter and her
husband, Dorothy and Ken Long, Wichita, Kansas; a stepdaughter and her husband, Betty
Jean and Curtis Wiggins, Linwood, Washington; and a stepson, Gary Gillihan,
Washington State; eight grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were June 28, 1997, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa with the Rev. Winford Lee
officiating. Burial followed in the Crane Community Cemetery.
Gilliland, Emma Alline (Ward) 8 Oct 1916 - 18 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Mar 1991
[Note: Daughter of James William & Maggie (McElhaney) Ward; married 3 Nov 1942
Robert A. Gilliland 16 May 1914 - 7 Apr 2004]
Emma Alline Ward Gilliland, 74, Thermopolis, Wyo., died Monday, Feb. 18,
1991, at Hot Springs County (Wyo.) Memorial Hospital. She was born Oct. 8, 1916, in
Nixa, to James William and Maggie (McElhaney) Ward. She graduated from nurses
college in Kansas and was employed for 38 years as a registered nurse in Nevada and
California. She worked for much of the time as a nursing supervisor. On Nov. 3, 1942,
she married Robert A. Gilliland in Las Vegas, Nev: They moved to Thermopolis from
California in 1981. She was a member of the Mutual Home Improvement Extension
Club, LDS Church, and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was preceded in death by four
brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her husband; one stepson, Robert Gilliland,
Los Gatos, Calif.; a daughter, Marilyn Stafford, Roseville, Calif.; a brother, Joe Ward,
state of Missouri; one grandchild; and two step-grandchildren. Graveside services were in
Monument Hill Cemetery, Wyo., by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
under direction of Mortimore Funeral Home, Thermopolis.
Gilliland, Gale Martin 29 Oct 1947 - 12 Mar 2002 CCN-J 19 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Carl & Evangeline (Martin) Gilliland]
Gale Martin Gilliland, 54, of Ozark, formerly of Theodosia, passed away
Tuesday, March 12, 2002 in Cox Medical Center, South. Gale was born October 29, 1947
in Yellville, Arkansas, the son of Carl and Evangeline (Martin) Gilliland. Survivors
include: five children, Gayle Gilliland, Shannon Ray, Amanda Gilliland, Melinda
Gilliland, and Martin Gilliland; eight grandchildren, Randy, Summer, Ashley, Crystal,
Austin, Joshua, Amber and Kevin; a brother, Gay Shelton, C.J. Gilliland, Billy Gilliland;
two sisters, Pauline Mears and Nova Lee Goodman. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a brother, Charles Gilliland; and two sisters, Carlene Cooper and Barbara
Medley. A graveside service was held Tuesday, March 19, 2002 in the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gilmore, Aggie M. (Wilson) 27 May 1874 - 28 Dec 1963 CCR 2 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Davis & Margaret (Maples) Wilson; married Dave Gilmore]

Mrs. Aggie Gilmore, 89, died in Springfield Baptist Hospital at 3 a.m. Saturday.
She was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church and had been a resident of Stone
County most of her life. Surviving are three sons, Charles, Wood Lake, Calif.. Oda and
Earl, both of Rt. l, Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Dora Caughron, Venice, Calif., Mrs.
Maude Andrus, Billings, with whom she had lived the past six months, and Mrs. Edith
Fugitt, Catoosa, Okla; 22 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren and 19 great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Union Ridge Baptist Church
with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of
Harris 8 Mar 1878 - 1 Jan 1964
AND
Gilmore, Aggie M. (Wilson) 27 May 1874 - 28 Dec 1963
Mrs. Aggie Gilmore, 89, died in Springfield Baptist Hospital at 3 a.m. Saturday.
She was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church and had been a resident of Stone
County most of her life. Surviving are three sons, Charles, Wood Lake Calif., Oda and
Earl, both of Route 1, Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Dora Caughron, Venice, Calif., Mrs.
Maudie Andrus, Billings, with whom she had lived for the past six months, and Mrs.
Edith Fugitt, Catoosa, Okla.; 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 19 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Union Ridge Baptist
Church with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under the
direction of Harris. Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a
handwritten date of December 28, 1963 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth
(Hayden) Maples.
Gilmore, Bertha Louise (Fugitt) 1895 - Sep 1958
Mrs. Bertha Gilmore, 63, of Springfield, died early yesterday in Mercy Hospital
after a lingering illness. She is survived by; her husband, Earnest; a son, Boyd of
Springfield; a daughter, Marie Wilson of Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Gideon of
Springfield, Mrs., Jimmie Peebles of Clever and Mrs. Carrie Fugitt of Kansas City,
another sister, Mrs. Lila Willoughby, died August 28 and was buried last Sunday; six
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Gilmore will be at 2:30 p.m. today in the Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the
Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader September 7, 1958} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Gilmore, Bertha Louise (Fugitt) 1895 - 11 Sep 1958
CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
[Note: married Ernest Gilmore 23 Jul 1892 - Mar 1984]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Gilmore, 63, of Springfield, who died Saturday,
Sept 6, at Mercy Infirmary, Springfield were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Union Ridge
Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Stone County, she was a
member for 40 years of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. She had resided in Springfield
the past 16 years. Survivors include her husband, Earnest Gilmore of the home at 1604
West Chestnut; one son Boyd Gilmore of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Wilson
of Nixa; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Edna Gideon, of Springfield; Mrs Carrie
Fugitt of Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Jimmie Peebles of Clever.

Gilmore, Bertha Mae (Scroggins) 5 Sep 1897 - 10 Dec 1963 CCR 12 Dec 1963
[Note: married Oda E. Gilmore 19 Nov 1895 - 20 Sep 1978]
Mrs. Bertha Mae Gilmore, 66, died at 2:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home in the Union
Ridge Community in Stone County. Surviving are her husband, Oda E.; a daughter, Mrs.
Willa Mae McEntire, Route 1, Clever; two brothers, Will Scroggins, Delano, Tenn., and
John Scroggins, Benton, Tenn.; four sisters, Mrs. Emmer Coleman, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs.
Lillie Brown, Warren, N. C., Mrs. Ella Beyers, Chickamauga, Ga., and Mrs. Ida Martin,
Dallas, Tex.; two grandsons and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial
will be in the Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Gilmore, Bessie (Wilson) 25 Sep 1901 - 2 Sep 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
[Note: married Harrison Gilmore 27 Jan 1893 - May 1980]
Services for Mrs. Bessie Gilmore, 77, Clever were held Wednesday in Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Al Baumgardner officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of Meadors. Mrs. Gilmore died Sunday afternoon in Aurora
Community Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Harrison; three
sons, Bill, Billings, Gene, Springfield and Hal Dean, Marionville; two brothers, Jess
Wilson, Clever and Ernest Wilson, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Alta Chastain, Clever and two
grandchildren.
Gilmore, Boyd G. "Pedo" 16 Jul 1916 -16 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: married Wanda]
Boyd "Pedo" Gilmore, 71, of Springfield, died Saturday at Cox Medical Center
North after a long illness. Services for Mr. Gilmore were held Tuesday in the AyreGoodwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mr. Gilmore had been retired from the Mono Manufacturing company for
several years. His survivors include his wife, Wanda; three sons, Jack and Jerry, both of
Springfield, and Glenn, Rogersville; and two daughters, Jeanne Hodges, Springfield, and
Betty Tummons, Willard.
Gilmore, Carrie Elizabeth (Williams) Kirby 6 Apr 1919 - 18 Oct 1996 CCH-N 23 Oct
1996
[note - stone, obit & SSDI under name Gilmore, though she was married to Luna R.
“Looney” Kirby after Gilmore]
Carrie Elizabeth Gilmore, 77, Sparta, went to be with the Lord on October 18,
1996, at 2:63 a.m. at Cox Medical Center South. Mrs. Gilmore was born on April 6, 1919
in Douglas County, Missouri to Jim and Hattie Williams. She was married to John Henry
Gilmore on December 15, 1937 and to this union 2 daughters were born. Mrs. Gilmore
was employed for 19 years at Hagale's Industries. Also, she loved to sing at church and
revivals. Mrs. Gilmore will be remembered as a loving Christian, sister, wife, mother and
grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Gilmore; 1
step-daughter, Beulah Kirby, a son-in-law, Ray Kirby, 4 sisters, Agnes Hacker, Dorthy
Creson, Mary Mytilda Williams and Ivybelle Williams, 2 brothers, Bill and Oren
Williams, 2 grandsons, Phillip Kirby and John Carnes and one great-granddaughter,
LeEtta Neal. She is survived by 2 daughters and 1 stepdaughter and their husbands: Amy

and Howard Kirby, Salt Lake City, Ivonne and Jim Carnes, Rogersville and Geneva and
Mike Jackson, Sparta, 2 sisters: Betty Kirby, Springfield and Eulah Perkins, Oregon, 10
grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren as well as a host of
family and friends. Services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 22, 1996, in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Benny DeWitt officiating. Burial followed in
Linden Cemetery.
Gilmore, Clinton “Mitt”
30 Jul 1919 - 7 Oct 1999
Clinton “Mitt” Gilmore, 80, Clever, Mo., died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct 7, 1999, in
Balanced Care, Nixa, following a short illness. He was born July 30, 1919, in Stone
County, Mo., to Earl and Gladys Baker Gilmore. He became a Christian six weeks ago.
Mitt was a lifetime resident of Stone County, and a well-known farmer. He enjoyed coon
hunting and was the proud owner of some fine coon dogs. He served his country in the
U. S. Army during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is
survived by three brothers, Edgar “Bob” Gilmore, and Johnny Gilmore and his wife,
Mary, all of Clever, and Jimmie Gilmore and his wife, Janice, Marionville; two sisters
and their husbands, Lois and Dude White, Clever, and Juanita and Leo Bryant,
Springfield; an aunt, Esther Baker, Hurley; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Mary. 9, 1999, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever,
with the Rev. Jerry Wilson and the Rev. Leeroye Maples officiating. Burial will be in
Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Ridge Cemetery.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
AND
Gilmore, Clinton "Mitt" 30 Jul 1919 - 7 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
Clinton "Mitt" Gilmore, 80, Clever, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, October 7, 1999, in
Balanced Care Nixa, following a short illness. He was born July 30, 1919 in Stone
County, Missouri, to Earl and Gladys (Baker) Gilmore. He became a Christian 6 weeks
ago. Mitt was a lifetime resident of Stone County and a well known farmer. He enjoyed
coon hunting and was the proud owner of some fine coon dogs. He served his county in
the U.S. Army during WW II. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by
three brothers, Edgar "Bob" Gilmore, Clever, Johnny Gilmore and his wife., Mary,
Clever, and Jimmie Gilmore and his wife, Janice, Marionville; two sisters and their
husbands, Lois and Dude White, Clever, and Juanita and Leo Bryant, Springfield; an
aunt, Esther Baker, Hurley, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services was held at 2
p.m. Saturday, October 9, 1999 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Jerry
Wilson and Rev. Leeroye Maple officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation was 7-8 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Union Ridge Cemetery.
Gilmore, Earl U. 10 Jun 1899 - May 1979
[Note: married Gladys O. Baker 17 Aug 1901 - 25 Jul 1998]
Earl Gilmore, 79, Clever, died Wednesday evening in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Gilmore, a lifelong resident of Clever, was a
member of union Ridge Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and stockman.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys; four sons, Clinton, Edgar and Johnny, all of Clever,

and Jimmy, Marionville; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Bryant, Springfield, and Mrs. Lois
White, Clever; one sister, Mrs. Edith Fugitt, of McAlester, Okla; nine grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Union Ridge Baptist
Church with the Revs. Bob Russell and Eli Routh officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under the direction of Meadors. The family will be in the funeral home from
7:30 to 8:30 tonight.
(Newspaper dated 1 June 1979) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
AND
Gilmore, Earl U. 10 Jun 1899 - 30 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
[Note: Son of David & Aggie (Wilson) Gilmore; married Gladys O. Baker 17 Aug 1901 25 Jul 1998]
Earl Gilmore, 79, Clever, died May 30 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after
a long illness. Mr. Gilmore, a lifelong resident of Clever, was a member of Union Ridge
Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife,
Gladys; four sons, Clifton, Edgar and Johnny, all of Clever and Jimmy, Marionville; two
daughters, Mrs. Juanita Bryant, Springfield and Mrs. Lois White, Clever; one sister, Mrs.
Edith Fugitt, of McAlester, Okla.; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Bob Russell
and Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under the direction of
Meadors.
Gilmore, Earnest J. 23 Jul 1892 - Mar 1984
[Note: married Bertha Louise Fugitt 1895 - 11 Sep 1958]
Services for Mr. Earnest J. Gilmore, 91, of Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in the Union Ridge Church, Union City with the Rev. Hubert Fugitt officiating. Burial
will follow in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin Funeral
Home of Springfield. Mr. Gilmore died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday in the Mt. Vernon Park
Care Center after a long illness. A 45 year Springfield resident, he retired from
Springfield Grocers. He was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church south of
Clever. Survivors include; one son, Boyd of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Marie
Wilson of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Goldie Fugitt and Mrs. Auda Roy both of Nixa
and Mrs. Ava Wilson of Clever; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Visitation will
be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader
March 19, 1984} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Gilmore, Ella Jane (Holderby) 13 Oct 1878 - 1 Oct 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1962 p5
[Note: Spelling from tombstone & other records; Daughter of R. M. & Mary C. (Davis)
Holderby; was living with grandmother in 1880; married George W. Gilmore 1 Apr
1900]
Mrs. Ella J. Gilmore, 83, lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 2:30 a.m.
Monday at the Christian Rest Home here. Before entering the rest home she had lived for
15 years in Billings.Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Delpha Maples, Clever, Mrs.
Bessie Rodriquez, Bartlesville, Okla., and Mrs. Georgia Aleshire, 1929 Cherry Street,
Springfield; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be at
1:30 p.m. today at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Roscoe
Harding, and burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Nixa. Note:

this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of
October 1, 1962 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Gilmore, Eugene H. 15 Jul 1915 - 6 Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
Graveside services for Eugene H. Gilmore, 52, Walnut Shade were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Ponce de Leon Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Johnson officiating, Burial was
under direction of Adams. Mr. Gilmore died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday in Skaggs Community
Hospital at Branson after an illness of two weeks. He is survived by one brother,
Wendell, of the home.
Gilmore, Fannie (Maples) 1974 - 27 Aug 1964 CCR 3 Sep 1964 p1
Mrs. Fannie Gilmore, 90, died early Thursday morning at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Leaford Fugitt, Route 1, Clever, A native of Stone County, she had lived with her
daughter the past few years. Mrs. Gilmore was a charter member of the Union Ridge
Baptist Church near Clever. Surviving are four other daughters, Mrs. Hattie Roy, Mrs.
Auda Roy, Mrs. Ava Wilson, all of Route 1, Clever and Mrs. Jewell Fugitt, Springfield;
one son, Earnest Gilmore, Route 1, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Sibbie McReynolds, Bois
D’Arc, Mrs. Della Geren, Mt. Vernon; a brother, Charley Maples, Miller; 20
grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Herman
Maness officiating; The Rev. Loyd Wilson assisted with burial in the church cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Gilmore, George W.
19 Jun 1869 - 15 Jan 1949
George W. Gilmore was born June 19, 1869 in Christian County and died January
15, 1949, in his home at Billings, at the age of 76 years. On April 1, 1900 he married
Ella Holderby and to this union were born five children. Two infant sons preceded him
in death. At the age of 44 years he was united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Later,
he moved his membership to the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include the widow,
Ella of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Delpha Maples of Clever, Mrs. Bessie Holstien of
Highlandville and Mrs. Georgia Aleshire of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Callie Feaster of
Aurora; ten grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were
held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Worth
Caughron officiating. Burial was made in the Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under the
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Gilmore, Gladys O. (Baker) 17 Aug 1901 - 25 Jul 1998
[Note: married Earl U. Gilmore 10 Jun 1899 - May 1979]
Gladys O. Gilmore, 96, Clever, died July 25, 1998, in her home. She was born
August 17, 1901, in Stone County, the daughter of Charley and Margaret (Johnson)
Baker. She was saved at an early age and was the oldest living member of the Union
Ridge Baptist Church. Gladys married Earl Ulmon Gilmore on February 17, 1918. He
died May 30, 1979. She is also preceded in death by four brothers and a sister. She is
survived by four sons, Clinton “Mitt” Gilmore, Edgar “Bob” Gilmore, Johnny and his

wife, Mary, all of Clever, and Jimmie Gilmore and his wife, Janice, of Marionville; two
daughters and their husbands, Lois and Dude White of Clever and Juanita and Leo Bryant
of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Ester Baker, of Hurley; 9 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever with the Rev. Leeroye Maples
officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery near Clever. Visitation was 7-8 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Union Ridge
Cemetery Fund.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Gilmore, James E. 30 Sep 1881 - 24 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
James E. Gilmore, 88, of Forsyth was found dead in his home at 1 p.m. Friday
following a lingering illness. Mr. Gilmore, a native of Springfield, was a retired
carpenter. Survivors include a son, William Gilmore, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and one
grandchild. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with
the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Gilmore, John H.
8 Jan 1893 - 12 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of William Isiah & Foster M. (Clossen) Gilmore; married first 1917 Ruby M.
Henderson 1895 - 7 Jan 1963; Carrie Elizabeth Williams 6 Apr 1919 - 10 Oct 1996]
John H. Gilmore, 78, died at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday in his home on Route 1,
Rogersville, after a three-month illness. The native of Taney County had lived on the
same Rogersville farm for 50 years. He was a member of the Chadwick Pentecostal
Church. He is survived by his wife, Carrie; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah Kirby, Billings,
Mrs. Amy Lois Kerby, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Ivon Carnes, Springfield and Mrs.
Genevia Jackson, Sparta; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Dale Roy and
Charley Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Gilmore, Loren H. 1921 - 15 Oct 1959 CCR 22 Oct 1959 p8
[Note: son of Orvel E. & Bessie G. (Shipman) Gilmore; grandson of Abraham &
Silomma (Nelson) Shipman]
Funeral services for Loren H. Gilmore, 38, who died Thursday, Oct. 15 at his
home in Turlock, Calif, were held Monday, Oct. 19 at Allen Mortuary at Turlock, Calif.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hudean Gilmore on September 2, 1959. He is
survived by his son,. Loren H. Gilmore, Jr.,; his mother, Mrs. Bissie Dis Muke [sic], a
brother, Basil Hampton, all of Turlock; his grandmother, Mrs. S. F. Shipman and his
aunt, Mrs. Oren Fowler of Sparta; an uncle, John Gilmore and an aunt, Mrs. Robert Huff,
both of Rogersville.
Gilmore, Margaret F. (Hodge) 26 May 1873 - 7 Jan 1968
CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: married William Grant Gilmore 20 Aug 1870 - 2 Apr 1934]
Mrs. Margaret F. Gilmore, 94, of Springfield, died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday in BurgeProtestant Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Josephine
Lambird of Springfield; a son, L. Paul, Springfield; four grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Shady Grove Church near

Sparta with the Rev. Fred Woodall officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under
direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
Gilmore, Pearl L.
20 Nov 1888 - 3 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: married Edward P. Gilmore 31 Mar 1884 - 4 Jul 1960]
Mrs. Pearl L. Gilmore, 79, a lifelong resident of Reeds Spring, died at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 3 in Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark, where she has been a patient 10
months. Surviving are two sons, Wendell and Eugene, both of Reeds Spring; and a sister,
Mrs. Lee Harmon, El Reno, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Adams
Funeral Home of Ozark. The Rev. Max Edmonson officiated and burial was in Ponce de
Leon Cemetery.
Gilmore, Ruby (Henderson) 1895 - 7 Jan 1963 CCR 10 Jan 1963
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here for Mrs. Ruby
Gilmore, 67, who died Monday at the State Hospital in Nevada, where she had been a
patient for the past 27 years. Dwayne Bray will officiate, and burial will be in Linden
Cemetery. A former resident of Ozark, Mrs. Gilmore is survived by two daughters Mrs.
Ray Kirby, Ash Grove, and Mrs. Howard Kerby, Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Gus
Henderson of Detroit, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Yates, Nevada; six grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Gilmore, Thomas 1865 - 19 Mar 1961
CCR 23 Mar 1961 p5
Services for Thomas Gilmore, 95, of Route 1, Clever, who died at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Goldie Fugitt, Route 1, Clever were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Herman Maness and Lloyd Wilson officiating.
Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Survivors
include four other daughters, Mrs. Hattie Roy, Route 1, Clever, Mrs. Jewell Fugitt of
Springfield and Mrs. Auda Roy and Mrs. Ava Wilson, both of Clever; one son, Earnest of
Route 1, Clever; 21 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and two great, great
grandchildren.
Gilmore, Wendell 1910 - 16 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
Wendell Gilmore, 59, was found dead about 3 p.m. Saturday in his home at
Branson. His death was attributed to natural causes. A longtime resident of Spokane, he
had lived in Branson about a year. He was a World War II veteran. His only survivor was
an aunt. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield National Cemetery
with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams of Ozark.
Gilmore, William David 16 Nov 1871 - 3 Oct 1963 CCR 13 Oct 1950
[Note: Son of ? & Margaret Gilmore; married 17 Feb 1890 Aggie M. Wilson 27 May
1874 - 28 Dec 1963 - tombstone gives 1872 birthdate]
Funeral services for William David Gilmore, 73, of Clever were held Thursday,
October 5, in the Union Ridge Church. Mr. Gilmore died Tuesday, October 3, at his
home six miles southeast of Clever. He was born November 16, 1871 near Clever. On
February 17, 1890 he was united in marriage to Aggie Wilson, and to them thirteen

children were born. Seven children preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons,
Charles of San Jose, Calif., Oda and Earl both of route 1, Clever; three daughters, Mrs.
Dora Caughron of Venice, Calif., Mrs. Maudie Andrus of Billings, and Mrs. Edith Fugitt
of Republic; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Gilmore of
Springfield and John of Clever; and one sister, Mrs. Sallie Little of Clever. The Rev.
Worth Caughron officiating at the funeral services. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 3, 1950 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Gimlin, Alton Lee 27 Feb 1916 - 9 Jan 1997 CCH-N 15 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of John David and Verna May (Grimm) Gimlin’ married 18 Jan 1940 Barbara
Red 4 Aug 1923 - 13 Dec 1994]
Alton Lee Gimlin, 80, Ozark, died at 4:55 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 1997, at his
daughter's home in Highlandville. He was born February 27, 1916, at Swan and was the
son of John David and Verna May (Grimm) Gimlin. He attended elementary school at the
Lone Star School, completing his high school education at Forsyth and Strafford schools.
In 1936, following two years of dairy farm work, he and two friends ventured to
California There he worked in the orange groves. He met and later married Barbara Red
on January 18, 1940. In 1942, he was called to serve his country in the U.S. Army.
Following his service he worked as a ship builder and in truck hauling before returning to
Spokane to live until his parents death in 1947. He and Barbara returned to California and
later Washington where he worked in construction and building inspection. In 1973, they
moved to Ozark where he continued to live until his death. His wife Barbara, passed
away on December 13, 1994. Mr. Gimlin felt strongly about the upkeep of Lone Star
church and spent many hours to insure its preservation. He was a member of Calvary
Hilltop Church in Ponce de Leon. Mr. Gimlin was a member of Friend Lodge #352 AF &
AM, Ozark; Scottish Rite Free Masons of Joplin; and also Al Malaikah Temple, Los
Angeles, California. Survivors include: two daughters, Charis Smith and her husband,
Bob, Highlandville, and Janice Chichura and her husband, Andrew, Fishers, Indiana; six
grandchildren, Mitchell Smith, Kimberlie Howard, Kerie Counts, and Michael, David
and Andraya Chichura and her husband, Andrew, Fishers, Indiana; seven greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Bonnie Bilyeu, and Alta Wilkerson, both of Ozark, and
Geraldine Smith, Sheridan Arkansas and two brothers, Arthur Gimlin and John Gimlin,
both of Ozark. Funeral services were Sunday, January 12, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial , was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Gimlin, Barbara (Red) 4 Aug 1923 - 13 Dec 1994 CCH-N 21 Dec 1994
[Note: married Alton Lee Gimlin 27 Feb 1916 - 9 Jan 1997]
Barbara Red Gimlin, 71, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born Aug. 4, 1923, in Los Angeles, Calif., where she lived and
was united in marriage to Alton Gimlin on Jan. 18, 1940. She was a volunteer member of
Hilltop Calvary Church at Ponce De Leon. Survivors include her husband, Alton Gimlin;
two daughters, Charis Lyn Smith, Highlandville, and Janice Dale Chichura, Fishers, Ind.;
a brother, Richard Red, Downey, Calif.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and

a multitude of dear friends. Services were held Friday, Dec. 16, 1994, in Adams Funeral
Home, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Gimlin, Douglas Marvin 28 Jul 1959 - 30 Nov 2003 SN-L 2 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Charles Marvin & Barbara (Moore) Gimlin; married Julie]
Funeral services for Douglas Marvin Gimlin, 44, Kissee Mills, will be held
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in the White River Association Building at 1 p.m., with Rev.
Randy Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in Dickens Cemetery, Taneyville. Visitation
will be between 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Forsyth Whelchel Chapel, Forsyth.
Doug Gimlin died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003, in his home. He was born July 28, 1959, in
Branson, the son of Barbara (Moore) and Charles Marvin Gimlin. Doug was a longtime
employee of the Dixie Stampede. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Charles
Marvin Gimlin. Survivors include his wife, Julie and son Benjamin Marvin Gimlin, of the
home; five sisters, Ronda Turner and husband Rick, Taneyville, Shawna Phillips and
husband John, Fair Grove, Glee Clubb and husband Richard, Marble Hill, Ann Blair and
husband Tim, Bradleyville, Lana Collins and Michael Thomas, Springfield; four brothers,
Chuck Gimlin and wife Missy, Ozark, Sam Gimlin and wife Evelyn, Republic, David
Woody and wife Lesa, Clever, and Levi Collins, Fair Grove; mother Barbara Collins,
Fair Grove, and step-father L.T. Collins, Bradleyville; mother and father-in-law Delbert
and Wanda Brown, Taneyville; and brother-in-law Delmis Brown and wife Helen, Ozark.
Gimlin, G. Arthur 3 Sep 1913 – 14 Aug 1997 CCH-N 20 Aug 1997
G. Arthur Gimlin, age 83, of Ozark, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, following a long illness. Arthur was born Sept. 3, 1913 to
John David and Verna Mae Gimlin, in the Taney County community of Lone Star. As a
young man, Arthur moved to the Ozark area, where he married Helen Deeds on Sept. 7,
1934. Unto this union one son was born, John Edward Gimlin. Arthur was a retired
farmer, being a noted dairyman in the 1950s. During the 1960s and 1970s he served the
residents of Christian County as Circuit Clerk and Recorder, as well as Eastern County
Commissioner. Mr. Gimlin also served for many years as a member of the Ozark Board
of Education and as a deacon at the Victory Baptist Church where he was a member. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, and his beloved wife of
49 years, Helen. Survivors include: a son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Jenean Gimlin;
two grandsons, Keith Gimlin and his wife, Sherri, and Mark Gimlin and his special
friend, Stephanie Payne, all of Sparta; one step great-granddaughter, Brandi Case, of
Sparta; one brother, John H. Gimlin and his wife, Wynema, of Ozark; three sisters,
Geraldine Smith and her husband, 'Iruitt, Sheridan, Ark., Alta Williamson and her
husband, Bob, of Ozark, and Bonnie Bilyeu, also of Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Betty
Gimlin, Tucson, Az., and Martaun Deeds, Springfield; a host of nieces, nephews, and
friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 17, in Adams Funeral Home; Ozark,
with Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Gimlin, William Edgar
1907 - 15 Mar 1970 CCR 26 Mar 1970 p8
[Note: Son of David Houston & Sada (Damrill) Gimlin

Word has been received here of the death on March 15 of William Edgar Gimlin,
62, at his home in Yakima, Wash. Mr. Gimlin was a native of the Highlandville
community and moved to Washington in 1941. He purchased a fruit farm ranch in the
Yakima Valley where he had resided since that time. Survivors include his wife, Dola;
four sons, Clell and Robert of Yakima, Roy of Seattle, Wash. and Dan of Wentchee,
Wash,; two daughters, Retha of Ohio and Martha who lives in California. Interment was
in Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima.
Gimlin, Wynema Yvonne (Groves) 12 Aug 1935 - 7 Apr 2005 SN-L 9 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of James Daniel & Pansy Lois (Hollars) Groves; married 5 Dec 1954
John Herbert Gimlin]
Wynema Yvonne Gimlin, age 69, of Ozark, passed away in her home on the
evening of Thursday, April 7, 2005. She was surrounded by her family. She was born
August 12, 1935, in Oasis, Stone County, Missouri, the daughter of James Daniel and
Pansy Lois (Hollars) Groves. On December 5, 1954, she and John Herbert Gimlin were
united in marriage. She will always be remembered for her loving and generous heart.
She never knew a stranger. She touched many lives in this community and will never be
forgotten by her family and friends. Above all, her life in action and words pointed each
person she met to her Savior. Each day for Wynema began with Psalm 143:8. Survivors
include: her husband of 50 years, John; two sons, Tony and his wife, Lindy of Ozark, and
their sons, John Gimlin and wife, Sarah, and Brian Gimlin, all of Springfield, Truitt
Gimlin and his wife, Stacey, of Ozark, and their children, Bailey and Clayton; three
honorary children, David Johns, Troy Bowline, and Lola Haskins-Newman; greatgrandchildren, Tatum, Havannah, and Anthony; sisters and brothers, Evelyn Perkins and
husband Bob, Lampe, Shirley Collins and husband, Everett, Springfield, Jim Groves and
wife, Debbie, Sparta, Darrell Groves, Highlandville; many nieces and nephews, and
many loving family and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 10, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James Perkins and Rev. Darrel Phipps
officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices
of America.
Ginger, Harvey L. 20 Apr 1901 - 21 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: Son of James G & Iona (Hartley) Ginger; married 15 Aug 1933 Cecil Maples]
NIXA - Services for Harvey L. Ginger, 76, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris
Chapel here with the Revs. Joseph Fahl and Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. Mr. Ginger died at 7 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness.
Ginger, Iona “Ona” (Hartley) 25 Mar 1878 - 23 Jan 1952
Funeral services for Mrs. Ona Ginger, 73, who died yesterday at her home in
Nixa, will be at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in Union Chapel Church northwest of Nixa
with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. J. Edward Dougherty officiating. Burial will
be in McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.

Giovingo, Larry D. 11 Feb 1938 - 15 Nov 2003 CCH-N 19 Nov 2003
Larry D. Giovingo was born Feb. 11, 1938, in Hammond, Indiana, to Samuel and
Mary (Kotlar) Giovingo. He passed from this life Nov. 15, 2003 at the age of 65. He was
married to Barbara Foley on June 24, 1972. They made their home in Billings for 26
years. He was a scale technician for Deskin Scale Co. and later Consumers Supermarkets.
He has been an active member of Springfield Benchrest Club since 1979 and volunteered
for many club projects. Larry proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. His parents
and a brother, Same, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 31 years,
Barbara (Foley) Giovingo, Billings; his brother, James Giovingo and wife Sharon,
Lansing, Ill.; two nephews, Marco and James Giovingo; two sons and their spouses,
David and Barbara Freudinger, Lemont, Ill., Francis and Bonnie Freudinger, Milwaukee,
Wisc.; four daughters and their spouses, Barbara and Will Warner, Republic, Ann and
Joseph Snokek, Liberty, Carrie and Rick Lorenz, Lansing Ill. and Elaine and Herb
Lhotka, Frankfort, Ill.; other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held
Nov. 19 at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with chaplain Mark Wirth officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Association.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Girdley, Gladys Lucile (Wilcoxon) 15 Mar 1909 - 5 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
Gladys Lucile Girdley died at 4:20 p.m., May 5, 1998 at Springfield. Lucille was
a former resident of Nixa. Lucille was born to the Rev. Ovid Clifton Wilcoxon and
Maude R. Roberson Wilcoxon on March 15, 1909 at Manila, Arkansas. Lucille was
married to Roland G. Girdley on June 16, 1931 at West Plains.
Lucille was retired
from Bennett Shoe sales as a retail salesperson. Lucille was currently a member of the
First Baptist Church of Nixa. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband and her
parents. Lucille is survived by one son, and his wife Joe and Pat Girdley of Tempe,
Arizona three daughters, Patricia Haythorne of Sanford, Fla, Jane and her husband Dean
Kelly of Springfield, Ruby Lea and her husband Jerry Cawthra of Sand Springs, Ok. six
grandchildren, Brian Greenlaw, Kevin Greenlaw, and Brenda Trapani of the state of
Florida; Shannon Kelly of Atlanta, Georgia, Tammy Cawthra of Oran and Kim Cawthra
of Springfield. Three sisters-in-law, Veda Howard and Linnie Brown, both of Springfield
and Bea Gridley of West Plains. Two brothers-in-law, Oren Girdley of Republic and
Elmer Wilhelm of Springfield. Also surviving are other family members and friends.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 8 at the Oaklawn Cemetery at West
Plains, Visitation will be from 7-9 on Thursday May 7 at Harris Heritage Funeral Home
at Nixa. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lucile’s memory to the First
Baptist Church of Nixa.
Girth, Edythe 4 Sep 1925 - 22 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
Edythe Girth, 65, Billings, died at 12:07 p.m. Monday, July 22, 1991, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. She was an employee of
CSC Credit Services in Springfield and was a member of Rolling Hills Baptist Church.
She is survived by three sons, Jeff, Billings, David, Republic, and Dan, Las Vegas, Nev.;
a brother, Lewis Johnson, Republic; two sisters, Pauline Carnahan, Phoenix, Ariz., and
Doris Schwartz, Las Vegas, Nev.; and four grandchildren. Services were Saturday in

Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Burial was
in Evergreen Cemetery.
Girton, Theurel L. 21 Mar 1933 - 13 Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p1
Nixa Shootout Kills One Man
An inquest, investigating the death of a 43-year-old man who was fatally
wounded in a shootout with police Saturday afternoon was held Wednesday evening at
7:00 in the Christian County Courthouse. The incident happened shortly before 3:00 p.m.
a the home of the victim’s ex-wife at 704 Lone Oak, Nixa. Answering a disturbance call,
Nixa Police Chief Jack Savage found Theurel L. Girton outside the home armed with a
30-30 and a 44 magnum. Savage then called for assistance from the Highway Patrol and
the Sheriff’s office. According to Savage, Clinton (SIC) said he was going to kill his exwife and talking to him did no good. Reports indicate several shots were fired. One shot
from Savage’s 30 caliber revolver struck Girton in the forehead, knocking him to the
ground. However, Girton managed to get to his feet and run to the back of the house.
Here, he was confronted by Patrolman J. L. Stewart and Bill Ramsey who is a police
officer in Ozark. Asked to throw down his weapons, he apparently refused and fired at
them. Ramsey drew his 12-gauge shotgun and shot Girton. The shotgun blast was
apparently the fatal blast. Ramsey is also a reserve officer in Nixa where he lives.
Girton’s body was taken to Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. An autopsy was performed
Sunday. Christian County Coroner Dean Adams said the results would be released at the
inquest Wednesday night. Savage has relieved himself of duty until after the
investigation. Officer Edward Kocher will be acting Police Chief in the meantime. Girton
had a history of mental problems. Christian County Sheriff said he had taken Girton to
the hospital for mental treatment before. Kocher said “he believed four of the five
children were home at the time and Girton was waiting for the fifth to return as he
planned to kill them all.”
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Girton, Theurel L. 21 Mar 1933 - 13 Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p1
Coroners Jury Held In Shooting
A Coroner’s Jury cleared local officers of any wrong doing in the shooting death
of 43 year-old Theurel L. Girton, Girton was fatally wounded in a shoot-out November
13 in Nixa. Six jurors were picked from 14 people who viewed Girton’s body at Adams
Funeral Home in Ozark. Pathologist Ronald M. Walker who performed an autopsy
November 14 at 8:00 p.m. testified Girton had 53 birdshot wounds. He said the cause of
death was a .00 Buckshot pellet which entered the right shoulder should then protruded
the chest cavity, piercing both lungs. Six other witnessed testified at the inquiry. All
testimonies were similar. Mrs. Betty Girton, the victim’s ex-wife, testified Girton had
placed in her mailbox a services and a veteran’s card, the two items needed to finish up
his business. She also testified about Girton’s long history of mental illness. After all
testimony was heard, the jurors deliberated only about 15 minutes before returning their
verdict. They ruled Theurel L. Girton came to his death by officers acting in the line of
duty. Girton was buried in the National Cemetery in Springfield.
AND
Girton, Theurel L. 21 Mar 1933 - 13 Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7

Services for Theurel L. Girton, 43, no permanent address listed, were at 10:30
a.m. today in Reorganized Church of the Latter Day Saints at Seminole and Lone Pine
here with E. Richard Jones officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery under direction
of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Girton was apparently shot to death about 3 p.m. Saturday at his
ex-wife’s home in Nixa.
Givan, Hiram Hall 22 May 1868 - 2 Aug 1952 CCR 14 Aug 1952 p1
[Note: Son of Bluford Hall & Cynthia (Dodd) Givan; married 8 Sep 1889 Lina Newland
Vaughan 19 Jan 1870 - 9 Mar 1951]
Former Ozark Resident Died at Houston, Tex.
Mr. Hiram Givan of the Highlandville community received word that his father,
Hiram Hall Givan, a former resident of Ozark, passed away August 2 at his home in
Houston, Tec. Mr. Givan and his wife were unable to make the trip to the Texas city for
funeral services which were held there on August 6. The deceased was born in Liberty,
Tenn., on May 22, 1868, the son of Bluford Hall Givan and Cynthia Dodd Givan. He
moved with his parents to the Ozark community when he was five years old and lived
here until 1918. Surviving other than the son Hiram at Highlandville are seven daughters,
Mrs. Geneva Jacobs, Monteagle, Tenn., Mrs. Mary DuPree, Plains, Ga., Mrs. Beatrice
Geahart and Mrs. Alice Kunc of Oklahoma City, Edna Givan and Mrs. Elenor Schaffer of
Los Angeles, Calif. and Eileen Givan of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sons, Forrest and
William B. of Porterville, Calif. and Edwin H. of Santa Anna, Calif.
Givan, Hiram L. 4 Jul 1892 - 17 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p5
[Note: married Mae 12 Jan 1896 - 9 Apr 1981]
OZARK - Hiram L. Givan, 84, Ozark, died about 6:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, apparently after suffering a heart attack. Mr. Givan, a civic speaker
in this area, formerly worked as a carpenter for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios of
California. Mr. Givan had also worked for a time as a minor in California steel mines and
Mexico gold mines. Survivors include his wife, Mae of the Christian County Nursing
Home; a son, Walker of Washington, D. C.; three brothers, Forrest and Bill, both of
Portersville, Calif. and Ed of Garden Grove, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. William James,
Burbank, Calif. Mrs. E. P. Jacobs, Bridgeport, Ala., Mrs. E. W. Dupree, Americus, Ga.
and Mrs. Beatrice Barker and Mrs. Alice Kunc, both of Oklahoma City.
Givan, Lina Newland (Vaughan) 19 Jan 1870 - 9 Mar 1951 CCR 15 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of Granville Howard & Mary Elizabeth (McGaugh) Vaughan; married 8
Sep 1889 Hiram Hall Givan 22 May 1868 - 2 Aug 1952]
Lina Newland Vaughan was born near Ozark on January 19, 1870. she was the
daughter of Granville Howard Vaughan and Mary Elizabeth McGaugh Vaughan. She
died at Los Angeles, CA on March 9, 1951 at the age of 81. On September 8, 1889 she
united in marriage with Hiram Hall Givan at Ozark, and to this union were born seven
daughters; Geneva Jacobs, Floral City, FL, Mary DuPree, Plains, GA, Alice Kine and
Beatrice Gearhart, Oklahoma City, OK, Elenor Shaffer and Edna Mae Klein, Los
Angeles, CA, Ellen James, Burbank, CA; and four sons, Hiram Luther Givan,
Highlandville, MO, Forrest Aornia, [UNREADABLE] Givan, Portersville, CA, Wm. B.

Givan, Lindsay, CA and Edwin Hall Givan, Santa Ana, CA. She is also survived by 30
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Givan was the mother of twelve children
in all, but the twin brother of Wm B Givan, Waldo Burke Givan, died in infancy and is
buried here in the Vaughan cemetery. Also surviving is one brother, Luther A. Vaughan,
who lives on the home place southeast of Ozark and several nieces and nephews. Mrs.
Givan joined the Baptist church early in life. Those attending the services from out of
town were; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer P. Jacobs, Floral City, FL; Mary DuPree, Plains, GA;
Alice Kune, and Beatrice Gearhart, Oklahoma City, OK, and Wm B Givan, Lindsay, CA
who accompanied the body to Ozark. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday
afternoon at the Chaffin chapel by Rev. Harold Hurst. Burial was in the Vaughan
cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral home.
Givens, Jacqueline L. (Dameron) 24 May 1938 - 15 May 2004 SN-L 16 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Alvin M. & Meta Fern Dameron; married 8 Jun 1955 Charles W.
Givens]
Jacqueline L. Givens, 65, Rogersville, died at 12:39 a.m. Saturday, May 15, in her
home. The daughter of Alvin M. and Meta Fern Dameron, she was born May 24, 1938, in
Springfield. With her husband, she was co-owner of Doc Charlie's House of Vacuums.
She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Charles
W. Givens, to whom she was married June 8, 1955; one son and his wife, Greg A. and
Kathryn Givens, Springfield; five daughters, Jerie and husband Ivan Terry, McKinney,
Texas, Rebecca Givens, Springfield, Jennifer Pendergrass, Willard, Suzette and Dennis
Fallon, Olathe, Kan., and Brenda and Don Lyons, Hale, Mo.; one brother, Rex Dameron,
Lebanon; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Joe Bright officiating. Burial will be in
Sparta Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home at 441 W.
Battlefield. Jackie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed
by her family and a host of friends.
Givens, James A. “Bounce” 11 Sep 1880 - 24 Nov 1972 CCR 30 Nov 1972 p2
[Note: married Osta V. 1 Dec 1896 - 22 Apr 1976]
Funeral services for J. A. (Bounce) Givens, 83, Sparta, were at 1 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Jesse Phillips officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery near Sparta. Mr. Givens died at 7:15 p.m. Friday at the MediCenter in
Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Osta; three daughters, Mrs. Ellen G. White,
Republic, Mrs. Beula M. Arms, Hamilton and Mrs. Bertha G. Phillips, Bruner; two sons,
John E. Givens, Springfield and James J. Givens, Huntsville, Ark.; 25 grandchildren and
47 great grandchildren; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Esta H. Moore, Sparta.
Givens, John E. 12 Feb 1921 - 1 Dec 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of James Arthur & Osta (Johns) Givens; married Mildred]
John E. Givens, 68, Springfield, died at 1:55 a.m. Friday in Cox North Medical
Center. He was a retired truck driver for Springfield Redi-Mix Co. He was a member of
Teamsters Local 245, and a co-worker of the Worldwide Church of God. He is survived
by his wife, Mildred; two daughters, Vicky Givens and Joyce Barlow, both of
Springfield; three sons, Ronnie Givens, Pleasant Hope, and Randy and Ricky Givens of

Springfield; four sisters, Berthie Phillips, Bruner, Ellen White, Republic, Esta Moore,
Ozark, and Beulah Arms, Hamilton; one brother, Jim Givens, Huntsville, Ark.; nine
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Givens, Osta V. (Johns) 1 Dec 1896 - 22 Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Leroy "Salt" & Bertha Odessa (Douglas) Johns;
SPARTA - Services for Mrs. Osta V. Givens, 79, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. today in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Jesse Phillips officiating. Burial were in Linden
Cemetery. Mrs. Givens died at 5:50 a.m. Thursday in Springfield MediCenter after a long
illness. Survivors not previously mentioned are two brothers, Roy Johns, Sparta and
Dewey Johns, Springfield.
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Givens, Osta V. (Johns) 1 Dec 1896 - 22 Apr 1976 OH 13 May 1976 p6
We Wichita to thank everyone for their kindness and visits during the sickness
and loss of our mother and also the Harris Funeral Home at Ozark. The Osta Givens
Family
Gjems, Grace (Handy) 26 Jul 1899 - 4 May 1993 OH 5 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary Handy; married John G. Gjems 8 Jan 1893 - 27 Mar
1977]
Grace Gjems, 93, Ozark, died Tuesday, May 4, 1993 in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born July 26, 1899, in Ozark, the daughter of John and Mary Handy. She
lived in Washington, Florida, and Chicago before returning to this area n 1978. She
worked as a practical nurse and also a telephone operator. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Gjems
in 1977. Survivors include two brothers, Leslie Handy, Crane, and Clarence Handy,
Calabasas, Calif.; a sister, Mannie Hartley, Ozark; and several special nieces and
nephews. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Selmore Cemetery
near Ozark with the Rev. Bob Burroughs officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Gjems, John G. 8 Jan 1893 - 27 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
[Note: married Grace Handy 26 Jul 1899 - 4 May 1993]
OZARK - Services for John Gjems, 84, St. Petersburg, Fla. formerly of
Humansville and Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of here.
Glassco, Earl H. 28 Jun 1908 - 16 Oct 1954 CCR 21 Oct 1954 p5
Funeral services for Earl Glassco, 45, of Highlandville who was instantly killed
early Saturday morning when his auto crashed into a parked truck at the south city limits
of Ozark were held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home, Rev.
James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lola Glassco; seven sons, Cpl. Don E. Glassco
of Ft. Carson, Colo., Dean Glassco of Tulsa, Okla, Larry, Darrell, Richard, Bruce and
Gary of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Motz of Tulsa and Carol Sue and Cathy

Lou of the home; one grandson; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Early of Wetumka, Okla and Mrs.
Gladys Kelly of Tulsa.
Glasscock, Verna Marie 1911 - 26 Apr 2005 SN-L 28 Apr 2005
[Note: married Harold Glasscock]
Together again forever! Verna Marie Glasscock, 93, slipped away peacefully into
the arms of Jesus and joined her beloved husband, Harold, in Heaven shortly before noon
on Tuesday, April 26, 2005. Her life's journey was a long and winding one from her
birthplace of Laquey, Mo., through her youth, her profession as a seamstress, and the
most joyful time of her life in 68 years of marriage filled with trust, hope, and love. She
enjoyed being a wife, homemaker, and a devoted mother to her only child. Being a
grandmother and great grandmother to the family presented to her completed the desires
of her heart. Since 2003 she fought a lengthy illness and a battle with Alzheimer's. Verna
is survived by her daughter, Tammy Felton, and son-in-law, Dennis Felton, of Ozark,
Mo.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and friends
too numerous to count. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; three sisters;
and one brother. Verna will be remembered as one of the most loving, giving people you
could ever dream to know. A host of family members treasure the precious memories of
her sparkling smile, her quick wit, and her sweet spirit. Like everything else, Harold
Glasscock chose during his life, Verna Marie was "First Class." It was Verna's wish that
in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Children's Miracle Network for the annual
Sing! Sing! Sing! benefit each Spring. Special gratitude is extended to the doctors,
administration, and staff of Ozark Nursing and Care for their skills, understanding, and
concern for Verna. Along with the extended care received from Community Hospice of
America, her final days offered her the comfort, consolation, and dignity she deserved.
Visitation is in Greenlawn Funeral Home North located at 3506 N. National in
Springfield, from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. Graveside services and burial will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, April 29, in the adjoining Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Glaubitz, Ed 29 Jun 1902 - 11 Nov 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Ed Glaubitz, 75, Rogersville, was found dead by his daughter
in his home at 7:30 p.m. Friday. A funeral home spokesman said he had died of natural
causes earlier in the day. He had been under a doctor’s care. A lifelong resident of the
area. Mr. Glaubitz was a retired farmer and he had worked several years for Missouri
Farmers Exchange in Rogersville. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frances Ann
Rust, Springfield and Mrs. Mary Lou Downs, Rogersville; and four grandchildren and
one great grandson. Arrangements were announced by Marsh Funeral Home in
Rogersville.
Glaubitz, Eldred “Dee” 19 Oct 1904 - Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Dee Glaubitz, 71, Rogersville, will be at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast of here. Mr. Glaubitz died at 3:50 a.m.
Thursday in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. He was a
native of Webster County and was a retired farmer. For the last 12 years, he had lived
with his nephew, Charles Glaubitz. He is survived by a brother, Ed of Rogersville.

Glaubitz, Gladys Marie (McWilliams) 25 Apr 1918 - 27 Jul 2000 CCH-N 2 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Leona (Weber) McWilliams; married Raymond W.
Glaubitz 25 Dec 1910 - 12 Mar 1968]
Gladys Marie Glaubitz, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2000 in
her home. She was born April 25, 1918 in Gasconade County, Missouri and was the
daughter of Charles and Leona (Weber) McWilliams. Survivors include: a son, William
"Bill" Glaubitz, Ozark; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three
brothers, Harold McWilliams, Syracuse, Ne., Ross McWilliams, Undilla, Ne.; and
Charles "Ray" McWilliams, Fairfield, Mt. Her husband, Raymond Glaubitz preceded her
in death in 1968. A son, Raymond, Jr. and her parents also preceded her in death. A
graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 2, in Springfield
National Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Glaubitz, Raymond W. 25 Dec 1910 - 12 Mar 1968 CCR 14 Mar 1968 p1
[Note: married Gladys M. McWilliams 25 Apr 1918 - 27 Jul 2000]
Area Paralyzed By Heavy Snow
Brings Death To Ozark Man
A snow storm of near records proportions, accompanied by high winds which
caused drifts as high as seven feet in some areas, paralyzed traffic in the southwest
Missouri area Monday night and brought death to an Ozark man, Trying to shovel a path
out of his driveway apparently caused a fatal heart attack for Raymond W. Glaubitz, 57,
at his home in southeast Ozark. The tragedy at 3:15 Tuesday afternoon, was observed by
Mrs. Glaubitz, as she watched apprehensively from a window in their home, in a hilly
area where the drifting was heavy. A World War II veteran and a retired construction
worker, Mr. Glaubitz had a known heart condition and had been under physician’s
treatment the past two years, The Glaubitz family moved here from Nebraska 14 years
ago. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; two sons, Sgt. W. C. Glaubitz, Camp Lejeune,
N. C. and Sgt. R. W. Glaubitz, Fort Knox, Ky.; three brothers, Francis E., Ashland and
Bernard and Donald of Republic; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in the Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating.
Burial will be in National Cemetery, Springfield. The casket will remain open only until
time of the services. The blizzard, which came in about mid-afternoon Monday and
continued until mid-afternoon Tuesday, brought 11 to 12 inches of snow to the Ozarks,
the heaviest snow since 1951. Most factories in the area, including Fasco in Ozark, were
out of operation Tuesday, but almost all resumed work Wednesday. For the first time in
modern memory, the Springfield schools were closed, including all four colleges and the
technical and parochial schools. Most elementary and high schools remained closed
Wednesday. A notable exception was the Ozark school system which returned to
“business as usual” after closing Tuesday. Supt. Clyde W. McConnell reported about a 65
per cent attendance Wednesday morning. Ozark had no mail services Tuesday and a light
one Wednesday, which had hampered publication of this newspaper this week. A
warming trend was apparent Wednesday after a six-degree reading early Wednesday
morning. However, it will take several days of sunshine and warm weather to dissipate
the drifts which have clogged the rural roads. One notable effect of the storm in Ozark

was the collapse of the dock awning in the Ozarks Farmers Exchange. The mishap was
caused by the burden of wet snow. The debris was removed Wednesday morning.
Glauser, Bessie Ann (Gideon) 18 Jun 1902 - 9 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep 1994
[Note: Daughter of Franz Siegle “Francis” & Missouri Ann (Clevenger) Gideon; married
14 Aug 1920 Rudolph Glauser 13 Sep 1895 - 22 Sep 1984]
Bessie Ann Glauser, 92, Springfield, died Friday, Sept. 9, 1994, at the Manor at
Elfindale. She was born June 18, 1902, at Eaudivie in Christian County, the daughter of
Seigle Francis and Missouri Ann Gideon. She spent her early years in Christian County
and on Aug. 14, 1920, was united in marriage to Rudolph Glauser. Throughout her life
she also lived in Overland Park and Miami County, Kansas, Seymour, Republic and
Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Glauser, in 1984; and
two sons, Glenn W. and Harold R. Glauser. Survivors include two sons and their wives,
John C. and Patricia Glauser, Overland Park, Kan., and James O. and Rosemary Glauser,
Springfield; two daughters and their husbands, Helen R. and Harry Foster, Ft.
Lauderdale, Fla., and Bonnie J. and Robert A. Brown, Springfield; a sister, Daisy DeWitt,
Ozark; 17 grandchildren, Nancy Ward, Vicki Parkhurst, James Biggs, Valerie Baker, Carl
Dean Glauser, Dee Ann Mease, Dixie Foster, Cheryl Pounds, Harold R. Glauser Jr.,
James E. Glauser, John P. Glauser, Diana Lynn Butler, Gary A. Brown, Steven D.
Brown, Jeanne Kanoy, Chris Glauser and Carole Glauser; and 31 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jim Bryan
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
charity of the donor's choice.
Glauser, Ernest 15 Jan 1889 - 29 Oct 1962 CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John & Elise (Wentrick) Glauser; married 14 May 1912 Della Alice
Thornton 30 Jun 1893 - 30 Sep 1945]
Ernest Glauser, 73, of Springfield, died at Burge Protestant Hospital at 6:26 p.m.
Monday. A retired carpenter, he lived at Chestnut Ridge for many years and for some
time operated the Glauser Dry Goods Store on the south side of the Ozark Square.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Irma Dean Forrester of Buena Park, Calif.; four brothers,
Fred Glauser of Chestnut Ridge, Hans Glauser of Kansas City, Rudolph Glauser of
Seymour and Ott Glauser of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Murphy of Kansas City; and
three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Glauser, John Fred 12 Nov 1882 - 23 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of John & Elise (Wentrick) Glauser]
We would like to thank all the neighbors and friends for the many acts of
kindness shown during the loss of our loved one, Your thoughtfulness will always be
remembered. The Fred Glauser Family.
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Glauser, John Fred 12 Nov 1882 - 23 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p9
Last week, we lost one of the outstanding citizens of our area. Fred Glauser, who
had for so many years, had been the neighborhood blacksmith, A man who had pride in
his work, and who was always afraid of over charging for his work. His word has never

been questioned by anyone who knew him. He will be missed by all who knew him. He
had been in very poor health for the past two or three years. He just went to sleep on
Tuesday night and went so peacefully never waking up. - Chestnutridge News, By
Kathleen Stewart
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Glauser, John Fred 12 Nov 1882 - 23 Nov 1976 OH 28 Apr 1977 p13
[note: quarter page ad with anvil, blacksmith shop sign and pictures of blacksmith tools}
The Blacksmith was much more than a mere shoer of horses. The true spirit of the
man was his role of horse psychologist, purveyor of hardware and town handyman. He
worked at his anvil hammering out tools, hinges, pots and pans, hardware and wagon
springs. The “smithy” repaired and mended everything of iron that broke or wore out.
The blacksmith’s place in the community was an important one. Every member of the
village was his customer: his shop provided a gathering place for talk and gossip by the
men and one of mystery and excitement for the children.
In Memory of Fred Glauser: By All His Friends and Neighbors Who Knew And
Loved Him. And One Of The Grubby Little Boys Of Long Ago Who Used To Watch
And Marvel At The Skill Of This Great And Good Man. Always - By All Of Us.
Glenn, Allen H. Jan 1893 - 6 Oct 1963 CCR 10 Oct 1963
[Note: Son of Robert H. & Mary Angeline “Mollie” (Regert) Glenn
Allen H. Glenn, 70, a lifelong resident of Nixa, died Sunday afternoon in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Nixa.
Surviving are his wife, Vesta; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Warren, Prescott, Ariz., Mrs.
Doris Young, Nixa; and Mrs. Nell McDonald, Corpus Christi, Tex.; a son, Warren, of
Nashville, Tenn.; three brothers, Joe, Cashemere, Wash., Verlin, Springfield, and Johnny,
Forsyth; six sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wheeler, Springfield, Mrs. Minnie Collins, Ozark, Mrs.
Bessie Blevins, Ozark; Mrs. Edna Blevins, Ozark, and Mrs. Maude Gardener, Nixa; and
11 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Church of Christ at
Nixa with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in the National Cemetery in
Springfield under direction of Harris.
Glenn, Anne E. (Cox) 1 Jan 1890 - 11 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Charles P. & Norah L. (Spivey) Cox; married John Glenn 4 Feb 1881
- 27 Jun 1948]
OZARK - Services for a lifelong Christian County resident, Mrs. Anna E. Glenn
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Dorsey Davis officiating.
Burial was in Weaver Cemetery north of Ozark. Mrs. Glenn, 87 of Ozark died at 11:50
a.m. Saturday in Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. She was a member of Ozark
First Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Bernice of Independence; two grandchildren
and two great grandsons.
Glenn, Betty Marie (Oatman) 8 Aug 1937- 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Audra Oatman; married 1963 Robert Glenn]
Betty Marie Glenn, 51, of Rogersville, died Jan. 26 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, after a short illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Glenn were held Jan. 28 at

the White Oak Cemetery, Rogersville, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home. Mrs. Glenn was born Aug. 8,
1937 in Coldwater, Kansas to Clarence and Audra Bruton Oatman. She was married to
Robert Glenn in 1963. She was a member of the Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville.
Surviving are her parents, Clarence and Audra Oatman, Rogersville; her husband, Robert;
three daughters, Sherrie, Teresa and Melissa, all of Rogersville; two brothers, Ronald and
Richard Oatman, Springfield; two sisters, Jean Butler, Springfield, and Barbara Pigg,
Cullman, Alabama; and several nieces and nephews.
Glenn, Charles S. 1892 - 13 Jul 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: Son of Robert H. & Mary Angeline "Mollie"(Regert) Glenn]
Funeral services for Charles S. Glenn, 68, who died Wednesday, July 13 at his
home in Ontario, Calif., were held Friday, July 15 at 2:30 p. m. in the Draper Memorial
Chapel, Ontario. Rev. Lee R. Pryor of Pomona First Christian Church officiated.
Entombment was in Belleview Mausoleum, Ontario. Mr. Glenn was a native of the Ozark
community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jewell Smith Glenn; three sons, Dean Glenn
and Huber Glenn of Pomona and Roy Glenn if Ontario; seven sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wheeler
and Mrs. Amanda Carter of Springfield, Mrs. Raymond Collins, Mrs. Bernice Gardner,
Mrs. Carl Blevins and Mrs. Fred Blevins of Ozark, Mrs. Gerald Moura of Oakland,
Calif.; four brothers, Allen Glenn of Nixa, Johnny Glenn of Branson, Verlin Glenn of
Springfield and Joe Glenn of Cashmere, Wash.
Glenn, Edith Geneva (Hawkins) 27 Oct 1882 - 28 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Sarah (Chastain) Hawkins; married Edward "Ted" Glenn
31 May 1878 - 14 Oct 1968]
Mrs. Edith Geneva Glenn, who was 83 Wednesday, Oct. 27, died Thursday
morning in Conelly Rest Home, Springfield where she had been the past six months. Mrs.
Glenn, a native of Stone County who had lived in the Nixa community most of her life,
was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Edward “Ted”
Glenn; three daughters, Mrs. Ella Wetherell, 1957 South Weller, Springfield, Mrs. Lena
Joiner, 1157 East Elm, Springfield, and Mrs. Helen Sedora, Anndale, Va.; one
granddaughter and a great granddaughter. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Harris Chapel in Nixa with Bob White officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery south
of Nixa.
Glenn, Edward “Ted” 31 May 1878 - 14 Oct 1968
CCR 17 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John H. & Helen M. (Ball) Glenn; married Edith G. Hawkins 27 Oct 1882
- 28 Oct 1965]
Edward “Ted” Glenn, 90. a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at 1
p.m. Monday, Oct. 14, in Mercy Villa, Springfield, after an illness of several weeks. He
was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Ella
Wethreel and Mrs. Lena Joiner, Springfield, and Mrs. Helen Sedora, Annandale, Va.; one
granddaughter and one great granddaughter. Funeral services for Mr. Glenn were at 2
p.m. Thursday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa.

Glenn, Elmer E., Dr. 2 Aug 1897 - 6 Apr 1973 OH 12 Apr 1973 p1
Dr. Elmer Glenn Dies in Arizona
Dr. Elmer E. Glenn, Co-founder of the Glenn-Turner Medical Clinic in 1947, now
known as the Clinic of Internal Medicine, died Friday of cancer at the Bothwell Medical
Hospital in Sun City, Ariz. where he had lived since 1970. Dr. Glenn, 76, was the second
Springfield physician to acquire an electrocardiograph machine and soon after he was
appointed director of the Department of Electricardiograph at St. John’s Hospital, a post
he held until his retirement from practice in 1961. Before Dr. Glenn entered private
practice in Springfield, he was a staff physician of the Missouri State Chest Hospital in
Mt. Vernon, and after two years became superintendent. He served in that position for
four years. For several years, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the National
Tuberculosis Association and Missouri Heart Association. He was a president of the St.
John’s Medical staff and was consultant in tuberculosis for the U. S. Medical Center for
Federal Prisoners and to the O’Reilley V. A. Hospital. He was co-author of the
constitution and bylaws of the 18-county Ozarks Regional Heart Association, founded in
the early 1950’s and became the second president. He is survived by his wife, Verna; one
sister, Mrs. Ben O. Turner of Ozark and two brothers, Clark of Springfield and Clay of
Ozark. Dr. Glenn Turner is a nephew.
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Glenn, Elmer E., Dr. 2 Aug 1897 - 6 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p12
Memorial services for Dr. Elmer E. Glenn of Sun City, Arizona, will be held
Saturday morning, April 21, at eleven o’clock in the doctors’ lounge on the 5th floor of
St. John’s Hospital,. Springfield. Rev. Michael McGinnis will be in charge of the service.
Mrs. Glenn arrived today, Thursday from Sun City to be present for the memorial. All
relatives and friends are invited to attend the service.
Glenn, Emma P. (Blevins) 1904 - 28 Feb 1965 CCR 4 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of James H. & Lucinda "Lucy" (Wheeler) Blevins; married Ernest Van
Glenn]
Mrs. Emma Glenn, 61 of 2925 West Madison, Springfield, died Sunday morning
in Burge Protestant Hospital. She was a former resident of Ozark, moving to Springfield
in 1959. Mrs. Glenn, a member of Selmore Christian Church, was employed by Calverts
Manufacturing Company. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Rosella Allen, Ontario,
Calif., Mrs. Marcella Painter, Vinita, Okla., Mrs. Wanda Wolfe, Springfield and Mrs.
Donna Melton, Route 2, Ozark; five brothers, Lon, Henry and Clark Blevins, all of
Ozark, Fred, Nixa and Radford, Ontario, California; three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Melton,
Ozark and Mrs. Lorene Harp and Mrs. Mearl Haworth, both of Nixa; and 11
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Selmore Christian Church,
with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction
of Harris.
Glenn, Ernest Van 22 Apr 1902 - 20 Mar 1958 CCR 27 Mar 1958 p1
[note: name spelling from tombstone]
Earnest Van Glenn, 55, for 22 years an employee of the Missouri State Highway
Department at Ozark, died Thursday, March 20, at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield after
an illness of several months. He was a native of Christian County and a member of the

Selmore Christian Church where he served as an Elder for some time and was a Deacon
at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma Glenn of the home at
Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Rozella Allen of Ontario, Calif. Mrs. Marcella Painter of
Vinita, Okla., Mrs. Wanda Wolfe of Ozark and Mrs. Donna Melton of Springfield; seven
grandchildren, five brothers, Allen Glenn of Nixa, Charles Glenn of Ontario, Calif; Joe
Glenn of Cashmere, Wash., Verlin Glenn of Springfield and Johnny Glenn of Pleasant
Hope, Mo.; seven sisters, Mrs. Pearl Wheeler and Mrs. Amanda Carter of Springfield;
Mrs. Minnie Collins and Mrs. Carl Blevins of Ozark, Mrs. Bernice Gardner and Mrs.
Fred Blevins of Nixa and Mrs. Gerald Maura of Oakland, Calif. Funeral services were
held Sunday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. in the Selmore Christian Church with Rev. Harold
Mayes and Rev. Jess Whittington officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Glenn, Freeman 8 Feb 1922 - 2 Jan 1999 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Robert H. “Bud” Glenn and Vesta E. (Magers) Glenn; married 17 Jun
1944 Villa Ann Bilyeu]
Freeman Glenn, age 76, left those of us on earth to go home. He died January 2, at
his home in Nixa. He was born February 8, 1922 in Christian County, and was the son of
Robert Bud Glenn and Vesta Magers Glenn. On June 17, 1944 he and Villa Ann Bilyeu
were married. Mr. Glenn graduated from Nixa High School and attended SMSU. He
taught school at Highlandville and Nixa, where he also coached athletics. He served as
president of the Nixa School Board for 23 years and served 10 years as president of the
Christian County Board of Education. He was manager, of Wilson Cheese Company and
worked as a field representative for Pet Milk, Carnation, and Mid America Dairies, from
where he retired in 1987. A bell tolled when his procession passed the Riverdale Baptist
Church where he taught a Sunday School Class for 51 years and served as a deacon for
41 years. He was devoted to this church where his grandparents were married over 100
years ago. His most precious earthly possessions were members of his family who
survive him. They include: His wife of 54 years, Villa Ann; two sons and their wives,
Robert Buddy and Becky Glenn and Jo and Joan Glenn, all of Nixa; five grandchildren,
Shane and his wife, Toni, Little Rock, Arkansas, Ryan, Gregg, Kathryn and Sarah, and a
great grandson, Tyler Freman Glenn, all of Nixa; a sister-in-law, Irene Glenn, and a
nephew, Wayne Glenn and his wife, Nira, all of Nixa. His parents preceded him in death
as well as a brother, Myron. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 5, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Visitation was Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to
Riverdale Baptist Church Building Repair Fund, PO Box 117, Nixa, MO 67521.
Glenn, George Phillip 23 Mar 1887 - 17 Jan 1967
CCR 19 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John H. & Helen M. (Ball) Glenn; married Martha Francis Thompson 22
May 1887 - 22 Aug 1964]
George Phillip Glenn, 78, a lifelong Christian County resident, died at 2:15 p.m.
Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark, where he had been a patient two weeks.
A member of the Christian Church, Mr. Glenn had lived most of his life in the
Nixa community. A daughter, Mrs. Stella Wadkins, Nixa; a brother, Edward :Ted” Nixa;
three grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren survives. Funeral services will be at 2

p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating., Burial
will be in Glenn Cemetery.
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Glenn, George Phillip 23 Mar 1887 - 17 Jan 1967
Funeral services for George Phillip Glenn, 78, a lifelong resident of Christian
County, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial will be in the Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Mr. Glenn died
at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark, where he had been a patient for
two weeks. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader January 19, 1967} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Glenn, Irene O. (Payne)
19 Feb 1921 - 7 Apr 2004 CCH-N 07 Apr 2004
Irene O. Glenn, 83, Nixa, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004. She was born Feb. 19,
1921 on North Main Street in Nixa. Glenn's parents, William Almus and Ida Belle
(McConnell) Payne were both from early Nixa pioneer families. In 1939 she graduated
from Nixa High School and in 1941 she and Myron Glenn were united in marriage. She
was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Myron, in 1990; a brother, Howard Payne; and her parents. Survivors include her son,
Wayne Glenn and wife Nira, Nixa; three grandchildren, Dwight Glenn, Amy Sportsman
and husband Mike, and Allison Cash and husband Cody, all of Nixa; five greatgrandchildren; a brother, Ralph Payne; and two sisters-in-law, Villa Ann Glenn and
Rosalie Payne. A graveside funeral was held at 3 p.m. April 9 in Glenn Cemetery, south
of Nixa, with Pastors Tommy Bilyeu and Jamie Bilyeu officiating. ©Ozarks Newsstand
2004
Glenn, Jackie D. 10 May 1939 - 13 May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Everett & ? (?) Glenn; married Susan]
SEYMOUR - T-Sgt. Jackie D. Glenn, 36, London, England, was killed in a
helicopter crash May 13 while attempting to evacuate U. S. Marines in Cambodia during
the Mayaquez incident. T-Sgt Glenn served in the USAF for 18 1/2 years. Survivors
include his wife, Susan of London; a son, Andrew, of London; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Everett Glenn, Route 1, Seymour; six brothers, Donald of Jefferson, Okla., Ronald and
John, both of Seymour, Arlin and James, both of Denver, Colo. and Kenneth of Ozark;
two sisters, Mrs. Lois Medley, Springfield and Mrs. Helen Moore, Seymour. Services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Seymour Christian Church with the Rev. John Stapp
officiating. Burial was be in London.
Glenn, John 4 Feb 1881 - 27 Jun 1948 CCR 1 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of John H. & Helen M. (Ball) Glenn; married 17 Aug 1912 Anna E. Cox 1
Jan 1890 - 11 Jun 1977]
John Glenn was born Feb. 4, 1881, near Riverdale in Christian county, Missouri,
and passed away at the St. John’s hospital in Springfield on Sunday, June 27, 1948.
Death was attributed to a heart ailment. He was married to Miss Anna E. Cox at Ozark on
August 17, 1912 and to this union were born twin sons, Maurice and Bernice. Maurice
preceded his father in death on November 14, 1937. He was converted and joined the
Baptist church in Ozark in 1912 where he remained a faithful member throughout his

lifetime. He had been a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge at Nixa for many years and
retained that connection until his death. He was elected treasurer of Christian county in
1912 and served two terms, then he was elected to the same office in 1940 and served six
years. Between his service in office he operated the Bank of Sparta and engaged in
farming. Surviving are his wife, Anna; one son, Bernice of Ozark; one granddaughter,
Judy Glenn of Ozark; three brothers, William Jackson Glenn of Highlandville, Edward
and George Glenn of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Lyda Kendrick of Highlandville and Mrs.
Jennie Pierce of Nevada, Mo., a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel in Ozark by Rev.
Robert Baker with burial in the Weaver cemetery near Ozark under direction of Chaffin
of Ozark.
Glenn, Joseph Lester d 25 Jul 1967 CCR 10 Aug 1967 p1
Joseph Lester Glenn of Cashmere, Wash, passed away July 25 in a hospital there
of a lingering illness. Survivors are his wife, Ethel; four daughters of the state of
Washington; one son of Oakland, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Allie Moura of San Lorenzo,
Calif., Mrs. Maude Gardner of Nixa, Mrs. Bessie Blevins, Mrs. Edna Blevins and Mrs.
Minnie Collins of Ozark; two brothers, Verlin Glenn of Springfield and Johnny Glenn of
Forsyth. Funeral services were held on August 1 in Cashmere. Mr. Glenn was a former
resident of Christian County.
Glenn, Laura O.
6 Jul 1882 - Nov 1972 OH 16 Nov 1972 p6
[Note: Daughter of Rufus Cicero and Mary A. Glenn]
Funeral services for Miss Laura O. Glenn, 90. a lifelong Nixa resident, was at 2
p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in
the Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa. Miss Glenn, a member of the First Baptist Church, is
survived by a sister, Mrs. May Hayden, of Nixa, and a niece.
Glenn, Lina (Dixon) 21 Dec 1892 - 8 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p B7
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Martha Alice (Wray) Dixon; married Oscar Glenn 26 Mar
1894 - 24 Sep 1954]
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the thoughtfulness shown
during the illness and death of my mother, Lina Glenn. The Don Emberton Family
Glenn, Martha Francis (Thompson) 22 May 1887 - 22 Aug 1964
Funeral Services for Mrs. Martha Francis Glenn, 76, who died Saturday evening
in her home in Nixa, were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel here. The Rev.
Roscoe Harding was to officiate and burial to be in the Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa,
Missouri. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader August 24, 1964} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
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Glenn, Martha Frances (Thompson) 22 May 1887 - 22 Aug 1964 CCR 27 Aug 1964
p1
[Note: married George Phillip Glenn]

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Frances Glenn, 76, who died Saturday, August
22 in her home in Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiated and burial was in Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa
Glenn, Mary Adeline (Griffis) 4 Jun 1848 - 8 Apr 1948 CCR 15 Apr 1948
[Note: married 8 Feb 1881 Rufus Cicero Glenn 27 Nov 1844 - 12 Aug 1928]
Mary Adeline Griffis was born in Ebenezer, Missouri, on June 4, 1848, and died
on April 8, 1949, in the home where she had resided for 67 years. February 8, 1991, she
was united in marriage to Rufus C. Glenn, who preceded her in death August 12, 1928.
To this union were born two daughters, Miss Laura Glenn and Mrs. May Hayden, both of
the home. She is also survived by four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, many
other relatives and friends. Mrs. Glenn professed faith in Christ and united with the
Riverdale Congregational church at the age of 37. Although a broken hip sustained in a
fall some years ago kept her confined to a chair and crutches, Mrs. Glenn retained her full
facilities of mind, sight and hearing until her death at the age of 88 years, 10 months and
4 days. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Saturday in the Riverdale church
conducted by Rev. Ross Carter of Noel, Mo., assisted by Rev. R. C. Harding of Nixa.
Burial was in the Glenn cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home
of Nixa.
Glenn, Mary M. (Moore) 30 May 1875 - 29 Jul 1953 CCR 30 Jul 1953 p5
[Note: dau of James & May Deline (Johnson) Moore mar William E. Glenn]
Mrs. Mary Glenn, 78, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Glenn is
survived by three sons, Dr. E. E. Glenn and lark Glenn, both of Springfield and Clay
Glenn of Ozark; a brother, Ed Moore of the Petelo community; a sister, Mrs. Mattie
Plummer of Reeds Spring; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services
will be held at 2:30 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Selmore Christian Church and burial
will be in the Glenn Cemetery under direction of the Glenn Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Glenn, Merle (Tatum) 20 Jan 1905 - 27 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
Merle Glenn, age 94, of Ozark, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born January 20, 1905 in Ozark, and was the daughter of Farris and
Elma (Sims) Tatum. On January 1, 1929 she and Clay Glenn married. Together they
farmed and owned a grocery store in Nixa for several years. Later they resided in Ozark
where they owned and operated Glenn Candy Company for 30 years. Her husband
preceded her in death in 1983. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lowell
and Neal Tatum, and a sister Eula Tatum. Mrs. Glenn was a longtime member of Selmore
Christian Church. Survivors include: Her son, Eddie Glenn and his wife Terri, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Michele Maples and her husband Paul, Rose Hill, Kansas, and Mark
Glenn, Chicago, Illinois; two great-grandchildren, Courtney and Caitlin Maple; a brother,
Huber Tatum; and a sister, Lena Tatum, both of Ozark. Funeral services were 11 a.m.,
Tuesday, June 29 in Selmore Cemetery, with Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Visitation
was in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Glenn, Mildred M. (Park) 2 Dec 1906 - 26 Dec 1993 NN-E 29 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of Wilson & Florence (Blank) Park; married 28 Mar 1928 William
Clark Glenn 9 Jul 1906 - 13 Nov 1981]
Mildred M. Glenn, 87, Springfield, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993, in her home
following a short illness. She was born on Dec. 2, 1906, in Highlandville, the daughter of
Wilson and Florence Blank Park. She was united in marriage to William Clark Glenn on
March 28, 1928. She was a member of the Selmore Christian Church, and was a
homemaker. She had resided in Springfield for the past 50 years. She was preceded in
death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Luther and Clifton Park; and two sisters,
Ethel Glenn and Della Waggoner. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and a
host of dear friends. Services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the
Glenn Cemetery West of Nixa.
Glenn, Myron 26 Dec 1920 - 17 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Robert H. “Bud” Glenn and Vesta E. (Magers) Glenn; married Irene O.
Payne 19 Feb 1921 - 7 Apr 2004]
Myron Glenn, 69, Nixa, died at 8:55 a.m. Jan. 17 in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Mr. Glenn, a farmer, served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was a
member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Irene; his mother, Vesta
Glenn; a son, Wayne and his wife, Nira; three grandchildren, Dwight, Amy and Allison; a
brother and sister-in-law, Freman and Villa Ann Glenn; and two nephews, Buddy and
Joey Glenn. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Glenn Cemetery with Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Glenn, Naoma L. (Sage) 6 Sep 1914 - 7 Mar 2005 SN-L 9 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Ruth (Wommack) Sage; married 1933 Johnny C. Glenn
who d 1994]
Naoma L. Glenn was born September 6, 1914, in Fair Grove, Mo., to Harvey and
Ruth (Wommack) Sage and died March 7, 2005, in Springfield, Mo. Growing up in
Springfield, Naoma graduated from Springfield Central High School and was a member
of the Kilties Drum Corps. She was married to Johnny C. Glenn in 1933 who preceded
her in death in 1994 after more than 60 years of marriage. She was also preceded in death
by her parents and a brother, Houston Sage. Naoma was a loving wife and mother and
taught expression to many children in Greene and Polk Counties before the family moved
from Pleasant Hope to Taney County in 1958. In Forsyth, she worked alongside her
husband in family businesses, Glenn's (Glen's) Supermarket and Glenn's Department
Store. She always made time for her many church activities, choir, secretary, Sunday
School Teacher, and many other jobs needed to help the First Baptist Church of Forsyth.
Survivors include sons, Jon and wife, Mabel Glenn, Forsyth, and Don and wife, Joanna
Glenn, Branson; daughter, Suzanne Poindexter, Springfield; Grandchildren, Wayne and
wife, Bobbi Glenn, Springfield, Shirley Glenn, Branson, Stacey and husband, Jeff
Blevins, Branson, Chris Scott, Forsyth, and Crystal Scott, Springfield; Greatgrandchildren, Cody, Nick, Ashley, and Heather Glenn, Devin Cook, Shawn, and Megan
Glenn, and Logan Blevins; sister, Jo Ann Hanson, Calif.; brother, Linwood and wife,
Irene Sage, Ore.; and sister-in-law, Flo Sage, Ark. Funeral Services will be held Friday,

March 11, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson, Mo., with Rev. Max
Edmondson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in
Glenn Cemetery in Nixa. Naoma and Johnny are again singing their beautiful hymns
together.
Glenn, Rickey Dean 1962 - 29 Aug 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p1
[Note: Son of Kenneth & Patsy (Matier) Glenn]
Lightning Fatal to Ozark Youth
OZARK - Services for Rickey Dean Glenn, 15, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday
in the Ozark High School auditorium with the Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial will
be in Liberty Cemetery northeast of Seymour. The family will be at the Bogart Chapel,
Seymour, between 7:30 and 9 p.m, Wednesday. The Ozark High School sophomore was
found dead in his mother’s home between 12:30 and 1 p.m. Monday by his mother.
Christian County Coroner, Arthur Adams said he did not know the cause of death, but no
autopsy was scheduled. Earlier, authorities had speculated that the youth died when he
was struck by lightning. Active in Ozark High School sports, he played baseball,
basketball and football. He was a member of the High Street Baptist Church, Springfield.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Patsy Glenn, Ozark; father Kenneth of Ozark; two sisters,
Debra and Tammy, both of the mother’s home; two brothers, Joe and Richard, both of the
mother’s home; two step-brothers, Butch McCoy and Rick, McCoy, Ozark; maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Matier, Route 1, Seymour; and paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Everett Glenn, Route 1, Seymour.
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Glenn, Rickey Dean 1962 - 29 Aug 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p11
We would like to thank all our friends and relatives for all the flowers, plants,
visits, sympathy, prayers and all other kindnesses shown to us during the loss of our sons
and step-son. Kenneth and Betty Glenn.
Glenn, Roger Wesley 14 Nov 1911 - 24 Jan 1959 CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
Funeral services for Roger Wesley Glenn, 47, who died Saturday, Jan. 24 at his
home in Nixa, were held Monday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel there, with Rev.
Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris. He
was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community and a member of the Riverdale Baptist
Church. Survivors include one son, Wesley Glenn and one daughter, Wanda Jean Glenn,
both of Springfield; his parents, Mr. and Mrs., George P. Glenn of Nixa; and a sister,
Mrs. Stella Mae Wadkins of Nixa.
Glenn, Roy Dorrel 1917 - 15 Apr 1966 CCR 28 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: may be the son of Charley Glenn and Jewell Smith who married in 1915 in CCM]
Roy Dorrel Glenn, 48, of Roubidoux, Calif. died April 15 after collapsing while at
work. He was dead on arrival at a Los Angeles Hospital, of causes yet undetermined. He
is survived by his wife, Betty; his mother, Mrs. Jewell Glenn; three sons, Edward, Donald
and Terry of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Diana Cockrum of Montclair; two brothers,
Donald and Charles of Pomona; and two grandchildren. Services were at Draper
Memorial Chapel April 19 and interment was in Bellevue Mausoleum in Ontario. Mr.
Glenn was the son of the late Charles Glenn , formerly of the Ozark community

Glenn, Ward 26 Jan 1921 - 9 Aug 1971 CCR 19 Aug 1971 p2
[Note: Son of Robert H. & Vesta E. (Magers) Glenn]
Funeral services for a former Nixa resident, Ward Glenn, 50, of Smyrna, Tenn,
were held last week in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Mr. Glenn died in a Smyrna Hospital August
9 after a short illness. He was a native of Nixa and attended schools in Nixa. He is
survived by a son, Allen Glenn, Sioux City, Iowa; a daughter, Nancy, of Nashville.
Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Keith Young, Nixa, Mrs. Ben F. McDonald, Corpus Christi,
Tex., and Mrs. John Warren, Prescott, Ariz. and his mother, Mrs. Vesta Glenn, Nixa.
Glenn, William Clark 9 Jul 1906 - 13 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: Son of William E. & Mary M. ( ) Glenn; married Mildred M. Park 2 Dec 1906 26 Dec 1993]
Services for William Clark Glenn, 75, Springfield, were held Nov. 16 in Harris
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery
south of Nixa. Mr. Glenn died Nov. 13 in St. John's Regional Health Center of natural
causes. An Ozark native, he lived in California and Washington for a few years before
moving to Springfield in 1949. A retired salesman for Edge Plumbing Supply, he was a
member and former deacon of Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mildred; a twin brother, Clay, Ozark; and nieces and nephews.
Glenn, William Jackson
27 Mar 1873 - 14 Feb 1955 CCR 17 Feb 1955 p4
Funeral services for William Jackson Glenn, 81, a lifelong farmer of the Riverdale
community, who died Monday at the home of a brother, Ted Glenn, at Nixa, were held
Tuesday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Evangelist Edward Buttram
officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris. Escorts were
Raymond Collins, Carl Blevins, Allen Glenn, Felix Horn, Ernest Glenn, and Elmer
Kendrick. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Highlandville. Survivors include
two brothers, Ted and George, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Kendrick, rt. 1
Ozark and Mrs. Jennie Pierce of Mt. Vernon, other relatives and many friends
Glidewell, Charles Thomas “Tommy” 20 Nov 1904 - 22 Mar 1972 CCR 30 Mar 1972
p4
[Note: Son of William Davis & LaVada (Stiffler) Glidewell; married Virgie O. Wilson]
C. Thomas Glidewell, 67, died at 11:25 p.m. yesterday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield following a long illness. Mr. Glidewell was a native of the Battlefield
Community and was employed with Republic Studio in North Hollywood, Calif., from
1942 until retirement in 1967 when he moved to Ponce de Leon. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Virgie, of the home; one son, William
R., Klamath Falls, Ore.; three brothers, Jack of Brookline, Archie and Vernie, both of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Bolin, Burbank, Calif., Mrs. Lucille Gardner,
Brookline; one step-brother, Gaylord Johnson, Knoxville, Iowa, and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Loyd
Richardson and Rev. James Schudy officiating. Burial will be in the Ponce de Leon
cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Clipping is dated March 23,
1972.

Glidewell, Clarence Marion 9 Apr 1887 - 23 Oct 1954
CCR 4 Nov 1954 p2
Clarence Marion Glidewell was born April 9, 1887 in Battlefield, Mo. and
departed this life October 23, 1954, in the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark at the age of
67 years, 6 months and 14 days, He engaged in two battles in France in World War I and
was discharged in early 1919. He was a son of Francis Marion and Mary Missouri
Glidewell, both of whom preceded him in death a number of years ago. He is survived by
the widow, Mrs. Mabel (Nokes) Glidewell; four daughters, Mrs. Charlene Menke of
Glendale, Ore., Mrs. Ruth Caldwell of Nixa, Mrs. Martha Daniels of Kansas City and
Shirley of the home three sons, Leonard of Kansas City. Bobby of the home and Donald
of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Mizell and Mrs. Elva Carr of Springfield; one
brother, Jeff of Battlefield; four nieces; two nephews; nine grandchildren and a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, October 27, in
the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa at 1:30 by the Rev. Ivan G. Potts and Rev. Roscoe
Harding. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military rites by Nixa
American Legion Post No. 434.
Glidewell, Donald Jack Jr. 17 May 1954 – 17 Dec 2001 CCH-N 25 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Donald Jack & Shirley Carlynn (Faucett) Glidewell]
Donald Jack Glidewell, Jr., 47, of Ozark passed away Monday, December 17,
2001, in his home. He was born May 17, 1954, in Wichita, Kan., the son of Donald Jack
and Shirley Carlynn (Faucett) Glidewell. In 1972, he graduated from Ozark High School.
where he took pride in being Captain of the Football Team. Don had been a diesel
mechanic. He was a member of Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include four children: Daniel Glidewell, Republic, Ben Glidewell, Ozark, Kimberly Glidewell, and Sarah
Glidewell. both of Springfield; his parents, Jack and Shirley Glidewell; a brother, Tom
Glidewell and his wife. Samantha; a sister, Mary Beth Calkin and her husband, Barry, all
of Ozark; a grandmother, Elizabeth Glidewell, Reeds Spring; aunts, uncles; three nieces;
a nephew; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ray Glidewell,
and Leon and Mabel Faucett. Funeral services were Thursday, December 20, in Selmore
Christian Church under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. with Dr. Conrad
Kitchell officiating, Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Glidewell, Dora Jane (McMullin) 18 Mar 1886 - 24 Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov 1952 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Jane Glidewell who died at 1:30 a.m. Monday at
her home in Billings after a lingering illness were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
the Billings Baptist Church by Rev. Luther Nelson. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
north of Ozark. Mrs. Glidewell, a resident of Billings for the last two years, lived most of
her life in the Marionville community. She was a member of the Billings Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Jess J. of the home; two sons, John of Route 1, Ozark and
Hurbert of Aurora; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh Stewart of Billings and Mrs. Alvin Wheat
of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Fred Iorge of Nixa and Mrs. Dell Beverage of
Springfield; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Burial was under direction of
Harris of Billings.
Glidewell, Ed 1878 - 1952

[Note: Son of Wilson Peter & Rebecca Elizabeth (Jennings) Glidewell]
Death came Monday to Ed Glidewell, 74, a native of Greene County, but who for
the past 24 years had resided on a farm just over the line in Christian County. He had
been in declining health for some time but his condition became serious a few weeks ago.
Mr. Glidewell was devoted to his family and was a good neighbor and dependable friend.
He had confessed his faith in Christianity and attended church services at the community
church. He is survived by his widow of the home near Battlefield; four sons, Hershell
Glidewell of Springfield, Elmer and Fred of Tunlute, Calif., and Ernest in California; four
stepchildren, Manford and Dick Logan and Mrs. Bertha Anderson of Homedale, Idaho,
and Mrs. Gertie Rance and Joe and Ed Logan of Reeds Spring, Mo.; four brothers, Will
Glidewell of Brookline, Joe of Houston, Tex., Roy of Springfield, and Frank Glidewell of
California state; other relatives; Mr. and Mrs. John Green of Springfield, and a host of
other friends. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Wilson Creek
Baptist Church with the Rev. Bud Forbis of Clever officiating. Burial was in the
Glidewell Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.
Glidewell, Elmer F. 26 Feb 1904 - 8 Jun 1969
Elmer F. Glidewell, 65, of Ravenden Springs AR, a former resident of
Springfield, died Sunday in his home of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Glidewell had lived
most of his life in Springfield before moving to Ravenden Springs in 1958. Surviving are
five sons, Jerry, state of Washington; Bernie, Panama City, Panama, James and Phillip,
both of the state of California, and Ross, New Jersey; a daughter, Mrs. Deena Schurbon,
Davenport, Iowa; three brothers, Fred, Branson, Ernest, Grovespring and Pat, Springfield;
26 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30
a.m., Friday, in the Jewell Windel Chapel, with the Rev. Clyde Duckmaster officiating.
Burial will be in the Manley Cemetery.
Glidewell, George Thomas “Tom” 26 Apr 1884 - 29 Dec 1935
Funeral services for George Thomas Glidewell, 51, who died Sunday night in his
home near Battlefield will be at 1:30 o’clock in the Battlefield Church with the Rev. Onis
Greenway officiating. Burial will be in the Manley Cemetery under direction of WilburnMaples of Clever. Surviving are his wife; Mrs. Elsie Glidewell; two children, Mrs. Avis
Merritt and Orest Glidewell of near Battlefield; and five brothers, Ed of Brookline, Will
of Nixa, Frank of Battlefield, Joe of Houston TX, and Roy of Tulsa, OK.
Glidewell, Hershel “Pat” 31 Aug 1900 - 14 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p10
[Note: Son of James E. & Mary J. Glidewell]
Hershel “Pat” Glidewell, 77, died late Wednesday in Foster Nursing Home after a
long illness. Mr. Glidewell, a Christian County native and a Springfield resident for many
years, was a retired iron molder. He is survived by two brothers, Ernest of Willard and
Fred of Bakersfield, Calif. and a son, Everett of Neosho. The family will be at Jewell
Windle Funeral Home from 7-8:30 p.m. today. Funeral arrangements will be announced
by Jewell E. Windle.

Glidewell, Irene “Pat” (Hopkins) 1 Dec 1908 - 19 Aug 1990 OH 23 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jake & Anna Mary Hopkins; married 1934 James Fred Glidewell]
Irene "Pat" Glidewell, 81, Nixa, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 1990 in Primrose Place,
Springfield. She was born Dec. 1, 1908 in West Plains, the seventh of eight daughters, of
Jake and Anna Mary Hopkins. She was married to James Fred Glidewell in 1934 and
they celebrated 56 years of marriage together this year. They were members of Calvary
Bible Church for 20 years. Their marriage was blessed with a son; Fred Paul Glidewell,
and his wife, Hilda, who gave them six grandchildren, Beverly White, Paul Glidewell,
James Glidewell, Patricia Conklin, Robert Glidewell and Tyler Glidewell. Seven greatgrandchildren also survive. They are all of California. Irene Pat Glidewell was preceded
in death by three sisters and is survived by her sisters, Frankie Harp, Ora Linkous, Carol
Keys and Sally Olsen. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Services were
Wednesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Joseph Fahl and O.O. Best
officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery.
AND
Glidewell, Irene “Pat” (Hopkins) 1 Dec 1908 - 19 Aug 1990
Irene “Pat” Glidewell, 81, Nixa, was born Dec. 1, 1908, in West Plains, the
seventh of eight daughters of Jake and Anna I Hopkins. She died Sunday in Primrose
Place, Springfield. She was married to James Fred Glidewell in 1934, and they
celebrated 56 years of marriage together this year. Mr. and Mrs. Glidewell were
members of Calvary Bible Church for 20 years. Their marriage was blessed with a son,
Fred Paul Glidewell, and his wife, Hilda, who gave them six grandchildren, Mrs. Beverly
White, Paul Glidewell, James Glidewell, Mrs. Patricia Conklin, Robert Glidewell and
Tyler Glidewell. Seven great-grandchildren also survive, all are of California. Irene
“Pat” Glidewell was preceded in death by three of her seven sisters and leaves behind her
sisters, Frankie Harp, Ora Linkous, Carol Keys and Sally Olsen. Numerous nieces and
nephews also survive. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Services for
Irene “Pat” Glidewell, Nixa, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Colonial Chapel
with the Revs. Joseph Fahl and O. O. Best officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery. It was Mrs. Glidewell’s wish that the casket be closed at all times. No
visitation is planned.
Glidewell, Jadie Donald 19 Feb 1930 - 19 Nov 2004
SN-L 21 Nov 2004
Jadie Donald Glidewell was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Nixa, Mo., to Gabby and
Mabel Glidewell. He passed away Nov. 19, 2004, from complications due to an incident
involving an electric wheelchair. He was a disabled U.S. Army veteran, serving in the
Korean War. He is survived by his children, Donna Bergstrom and husband John of Ash
Grove, Peggy Keyes and husband Frank of Strafford, Bonnie Steinert and husband Rick,
Danny Glidewell and wife Debbie, Donald Glidewell, and Ronald Glidewell, all of
Springfield; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a sister, Shirley Jones of
Fordland. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty L. Glidewell, and a grandson,
David Havener. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Graveside services with military honors will be 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 23, in Springfield National Cemetery.
Glidewell, Jeff F.

1889 - 18 Dec 1967

Jeff F. Glidewell, 78, Route 2, Republic, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Glidewell is survived by three daughters, Miss
Dorothy Glidewell of the home, Mrs. Hazel Letsinger, Florissant, and Mrs. Emma Lou
Hancock, Route 2 Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Mizell, 818 Mt. Vernon,
Springfield, and Mrs. Elva Carr, 2148 West Olive, Springfield; a step sister, Mrs. Lillian
Hill, Paradise CA; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Battlefield Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Ireland officiating. Burial will be in
Maple Park Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Glidewell, Jesse James 1882 - 3 Oct 1956
CCR 5 Oct 1956 p4
Funeral services for Jesse James Glidewell 74 who died Monday, Oct. 1 at his
home at Verona, Mo. were held Wednesday, October 3, in the Billings Baptist Church of
which he was a member with Rev. Richard Gandy officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, north of Ozark under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Survivors include two sons, Johnny Glidewell of Hamilton City, Calif. and Herbert
Glidewell of Aurora; two daughters, Mrs. Elva Stewart of Billings and Mrs. Alta What of
Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; two brothers, Harve Glidewell
of California and Clint Glidewell of Elsey, Mo.
Glidewell, Larry Mack 23 Mar 1959 - 26 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Mack & ? (?) Glidewell]
Larry Mack Glidewell, 30, of Quapaw, Oklahoma, formerly a dairy farmer from
Springfield, died May 26 after a boating accident at Grand Lake in Oklahoma. Graveside
services for Mr. Glidewell were held May 30 at 2:30 p.m. in the Eisenhower Cemetery,
south of Spokane. Surviving are Mr. Glidewell's son, Josh, of Joplin; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Mack Glidewell, Quapaw, Oklahoma; two sisters, Sherry Meriweather,
Branson, and Terri Kesler, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; one brother, Steve, Quapaw; and his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Glidewell and Mrs. Christian Quick, all of Reeds Spring.
Glidewell, Lavada Emaline (Stiffler) 10 Mar 1883 - 24 Aug 1964
[Note: married first ? Johnson; married second William Davis Glidewell]
Mrs. Lavada E. Glidewell, 81, Battlefield, died at 11 a.m. Monday at Handley
Hospital in Springfield. She had been a patient at Cox Rest Home in Republic for the last
few months. Surviving are five sons, Tommie, Van Nuys, Calif., Gaylord S. Johnson,
Nevada, Albert Jack, Battlefield, Archie, 2829 West Lombard, and Vernie, 753 South
Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Eula Bolin, Burbank, Calif., and Mrs. Lucille Gardner,
Brookline; 18 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Cantrell of Republic.
(Springfield (MO) Leader-Press – 25 August 1964)
Glidewell, Leonard M. 1922 - 9 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Clarence & Mabel (Nokes) Glidewell; married Mincy M. Johnson 5 Jan
1954]
Leonard M. Glidewell, 40, died at 4:40 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield, following a lingering illness. Mr. Glidewell, a veteran of World War II, was
a lifelong resident of the Nixa community. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 p.m.

in the Harris Funeral Home at Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery at Springfield. He is survived by
his mother, Mrs. Mabel Glidewell, Nixa; an 8-year-old daughter, Mary Beth, St. Charles;
two brothers, Robby and Donald, both of Nixa; and four sisters, Mrs. Charlene Menke,
Susanville, Calif. and Mrs. Ruth Caldwell, Mrs. Martha Daniels and Mrs. Shirley Jones,
all of Nixa
Glidewell, Myrtle (Hendrix) 10 Feb 1915 - 22 Dec 1992
Myrtle Glidewell, 77, Battlefield, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday in her home after a
long illness. She is survived by her husband, Jack, of the home; a daughter, Louise
Blackwell, Republic; two grandsons, Steve and Linda Blackwell, and David and Sherry
Blackwell, all of Republic; three great-grandchildren, Lori, Robby and Tasha Blackwell,
all of Republic; a sister, Rhetta Schofield, Springfield; and a number of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreidWood Funeral Chapel with the Revs. John Elder, Jim Schudy and Steve Counts
officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, near Battlefield, under direction of
Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri. (Springfield News-Leader – 24 December 1992)
Glidewell, Orville Gene 5 Oct 1927 - 9 May 1992
Orville Gene Glidewell, 64, Ozark, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born October 5, 1927, in Reeds Spring, Mo., to
Charles Clinton and Mary Ethel Glidewell. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He
married Juanita Mae Bradford on March 19, 1949, in Berryville, Ark. He had been
employed for Dayco Products, Inc. and Evangel College and was a member of the Oak
Ridge Full Gospel Church, Chestnut Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
sister, Genevieve Hefner; and an infant sister, Tina K. Glidewell. Survivors include his
wife, Juanita, of the home; two daughters, Rita J. Fortner, Ozark, and Freda R. Williams,
Fremont Hills; four grandchildren, Rhonda J. Riley, Rodney A. Fortner, Phileo Williams
and Titus Williams; and three sisters, Annalee Ramsey, Springfield, Artie Baker, Nixa,
and Faye Moses, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Oak Ridge Full
Gospel Church, Chestnut Ridge, with the Revs. Kris Jackson and Earl Blansit officiating.
Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. (Springfield NewsLeader – 13 May 1992)
AND
Glidewell, Orville Gene 5 Oct 1927 - 9 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Son of Charles Clinton & Mary Ethel (Brashears) Glidewell; married 19 Mar
1949 Juanita Bradford]
Orville Gene Glidewell, 64, Ozark, died Saturday, May 9, 1992 in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born in Reeds Spring on Oct. 5, 1927. He married Juanita Bradford
on March 19, 1949 in Berryville, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Juanita of the home,
two daughters, Rita J. Fortner, Ozark, Freda R. Williams, Fremont Hills; three sisters,
Annalee Ramsey, Springfield; Artie Baker, Nixa; Faye Moses, Nixa; four grandchildren,
Rhonda Riley, Rodney Fortner, Phileo Williams, and Titus Williams. Services were held

on Wednesday, May 13, 1992, 1 p.m. at the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with Rev.
Kris Jackson and Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under
the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Glidewell, Ray Melton 12 Sep 1913 - 1 Feb 1996 CCH-N 3 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of Thomas M. & Maude (Wade) Glidewell; married 11 Mar 1932 Elizabeth
Daniel]
Ray Melton Glidewell, 82, Reeds Spring, passed away at 12:35 p.m., Thursday,
Feb. 1, 1996, in Nixa Park Care Center. Ray was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Greene County
the son of Thomas M. and Maude Wade Glidewell. He was married to Elizabeth Daniel
March 11, 1932, in Galena, Mo. He was a retired farmer and livestock dealer and truck
driver. He was of the Pentecostal faith, having been baptized at a young age. He is
preceded in death by: his parents; one son; one brother; one sister; and a grandson.
Survivors include: his wife, Elizabeth of the home; two sons, Jack Glidewell and his
wife, Shirley, Ozark, Mack Glidewell and his wife, Louise, Quapaw, Okla.; one daughter,
Jean Scott and her husband, Bob, Galena; one sister, Marie Stewart, Ozark; eight
grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held today, Saturday, Feb. 3, 1996, at 10:30 a.m. in Harris, a Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.'s Wilbur Blansit and Harold Tennis
officiating. Burial will follow in the Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, Mo. Visitation will
be held from 7 to 8 p.m., in the funeral home.
Glidewell, Roy
1892 - Aug 1958
[Note: Son of Wilson Peter & Rebecca Elizabeth (Jennings) Glidewell]
Roy Glidewell, 66, a lifelong resident of Greene County, died Saturday at the
Veteran’s Hospital in Fayetteville, AR. A retired employee of Springfield Packing
Company, he made his home on Route 1, Glidewell. He belonged to Eagles Lodge No.
294. A veteran of World War I, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Homer Cantrell of
South Shore, KY; a son Sgt. Roy M. Glidewell of Atwater, CA;, three brothers, W.D. of
Brookline, Frank of San Leandro CA, and Joe of Houston TX; and six grandchildren.
Arrangements are under direction of Jewell E. Windle.
Glidewell, Virgie Oleduse (Wilson) 21 Jul 1910 - 4 Aug 2003 SN-L 8 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Dollie (Flood) Wilson]
Virgie O. Glidewell, age 93, a homemaker, departed this life August 4, 2003 at
12:57 p.m. in Sonshine Manor, Republic, MO. She was born July 21, 1910 in Ponce De
Leon, MO, the daughter of Robert and Dollie Flood Wilson. Virgie was a longtime
member of Ponce De Leon Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, August 7, 2003 in Ponce De Leon Baptist Church with Reverend Randy
Milnes officiating. Burial will be in Ponce De Leon Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield, MO.
Glidewell, William Davis 29 Apr 1878 - 4 Apr 1962
[Note: Son of Wilson Peter & Rebecca Elizabeth (Jennings) Glidewell; married Lavada
Emaline Stiffler 10 Mar 1883 - 24 Aug 1964]

Funeral services for William Davis Glidewell, 83, a retired railroad man and
farmer of Brookline, Route 1, who died at his home at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday
afternoon, will be held at the Wilson Creek Baptist Church at 2”30 Sunday afternoon
with the Rev. Clyde Buckmaster and the Rev. Charlie Workman officiating. Burial will
be in Manley Cemetery. The deceased was a lifelong resident of the area in which he
died and was well known. He was a member of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church and was
devoted to his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, LaVada; four sons, Tommy
of Sun Valley CA, Jack of Republic Rt. 2, Archie and Vernie of Springfield; a stepson,
Gaylord Stiffler of Nevada; two daughters, Mrs. Eula Bolin of Burbank, CA; and Mrs.
Lucille Gardner, here; two brothers, Frank in California and Joe in Houston TX.; 17
grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Glidewell, Wilson Peter
13 Jan 1852 - 22 Jul 1936
[Note: married Rebecca Elizabeth Jennings 20 Feb 1856 - 3 Mar 1923]
Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon for W. P. Glidewell, 84, who
died Wednesday in his home near Battlefield. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery under
the direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors include five sons, Roy Glidewell of
Springfield, Joe Glidewell of Houston TX, Frank Glidewell of Battlefield, Edd Glidewell
of near Battlefield and Will Glidewell of Nixa and a brother Frank Glidewell of
Springfield.
Glorfield, Gwendola (Martin) 1936 - Nov 1976 OH 11 Nov 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of Iran & ? (?) Martin; married Robert Glorfield]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Gwendola (Martin) Glorfield, 40, of Route 2,
Rogersville, was at 1 p.m. Saturday in Harmony Baptist Church west of here with the
Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Miller Memorial Garden, Miller, Mo.
under direction of March of Rogersville. Mrs. Glorfield died at 6:10 p.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a six-month illness. A native of Miller, she was a
member of Mentor Baptist church, west of here. Survivors include her husband, Robert;
two sons, Mark and Martin, both of the home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Martin,
Springfield and a brother, Dewain of Springfield.
Glossip, Chester Cornell 1923 - 25 Jan 1945 CCR 10 Feb 1949
[Note: Son of Joe & Ida F. (Watts) Glossip]
Funeral services for Cpl. Chester Cornell Glossip who was 21 at the time of his
death which occurred January 25, 1945 when his plane exploded over Samar Island in the
Philippines while he was serving as a Turret Gunner in the Eight Air Force Division,
were held Wednesday at 2 pm in the Spokane high school auditorium with the Rev.
Reggie Mapes and Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was made in the Spokane
cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. The Ozark
V.F.W. conducted Military Rites at the graveside. Pallbearers were Adrian Lee, Clell
Wilson, Travis Holmes, Frank Boders, Burel Rollins and Wayne Cassey. Cpl. Glossip
was born in Ponce de Leon but lived most of his life in Spokane where he graduated from
the Spokane high school. He was a junior at SMS when he was inducted into the army on
January 8, 1943. He was also a member of the Spokane Baptist church. Survivors include
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Glossip of Spokane; one sister, Mrs. Maxine Marlin of

Berryville, AR; one brother, Jerry of the home; and his paternal grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Glossip of Ponce de Leon, MO.
Glossip, Curtis Earl 10 Nov 1911 - 4 Nov 2005 SN-L 5 Nov 2005 & SN-L 6 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Henry & Ella (Norman) Glossip; married 10 Oct 1937 Zoe Evelyn
Anderson 2 Jul 1917 - 3 May 2005]
Curtis Earl Glossip, age 93, of Springfield, formerly of Ponce de Leon, passed
away Friday, November 4, 2005. He was born November 10, 1911, in Stone County, the
son of Henry and Ella (Norman) Glossip. On October 10, 1937, he and Zoe Evelyn
Anderson were united in marriage. Together they owned and operated a general store in
the Ponce de Leon community. Mr. Glossip was also a trader and stock farmer. He had
lived in Springfield for the past 14 years. Mr. Glossip had been a member of Ponce de
Leon Baptist Church and was presently a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church in
Springfield. He was a faithful church member who loved his pastors. Survivors include:
three children and their spouses, Peggy and Rev. G. Laverne Maxwell, Kimberling City,
Danny and Elaine Glossip, Crane, and Garry and Penny Glossip, Springfield; nine
grandchildren including Shawn Glossip who was raised by Curtis and Zoe; also 13 greatgrandchildren, and was looking forward to the birth of the 14th. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Zoe on May 3, 2005; a daughter, Deborah Glossip; five brothers,
Clarence, Ernest, Hubert, Joe, and Jim; also three sisters, Mattie Solomon, Gladys Melton
and Grace Stockstill. The family would like to extend a thank you to Aaron, Mr.
Glossip's special caregiver. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, November 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor G. Laverne Maxwell and Rev. Ed Armstrong
officiating. Burial will follow in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m.
today, Nov. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Glossip, Ella Rose 18 Sep 1874 - 18 Jan 1965 CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: married Henry E. Glossip]
Mrs. Ella Rose Glossip, 91, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday in her home in Ponce de
Leon. She is survived by six sons, Clarence of Springfield, Ernest, Herbert and Curtis of
Ponce de Leon, Joe of Spokane, and Jim of Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Mattie
Solomon, Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Grace Ross, Springfield, and Mrs. Gladys Melton,
Kilgore, Tex.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Artie Venard, Centralia, Wash. and Mrs. Carrie
Eutsler, Ponce de Leon; 24 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Baptist Church at Ponce de Leon with the rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Glossip, Ernest S. 15 Jul 1899 - 29 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Henry E. & Ella Rose Glossip; married Claris]
OZARK - Services for Ernest S. Glossip, 77, a lifelong resident of Ponce de Leon,
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu, Lavern
Maxwell and Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Glossip
died at 6:45 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. He had
been a member of First Baptist Church here and was employed with the Springfield
Union Stockyards for 40 years before his retirement in 1971. Mr. Glossip was associate

judge of Stone County Court from 1972 to 1975. Survivors include his wife, Claris; three
daughters, Mrs. Joetta Stewart,, Nixa, Mrs. Flodene Pippert, Circleville, Ohio and Mrs.
Virginia Combs, Ozark; four brothers, Joe of Spokane, Herbert and Curtis, both of Ponce
de Leon, and Jim of Highlandville; three sisters, Mrs. Mattie Solomon, Ponce de Leon,
Mrs. Grace Ross, Springfield, and Mrs. Gladys Alford, Kilgore, Tex..; four grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
AND
Glossip, Ernest S. 15 Jul 1899 - 29 May 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
We would like to say Thank You to all of our friends and neighbors, for all their
acts of kindness, prayers, visits, flowers, donations to the hear fund and other worthwhile
organizations During the illness and death of our dear loved one - Ernest S. Glossip.
Mrs. Erenst Glossip, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Combs, Terry and Pam, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Max
Stewart, Vicky and Cathy, Mrs. Flodene Pippert.
Glossip, Eva (Gardner) 4 Aug 1923 - 12 Oct 2000
[Note: Daughter of Sam T. & Edith Pearl (Fox) Gardner; married Jun 1944 Jim Glossip]
Eva Glossip, age 77, of Nixa, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2000, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born on August 4, 1923, in
Jamesville, Missouri, the daughter of Sam T. and Edith Pearl (Fox) Gardner. In June of
1941, she was united in marriage to Jim Glossip, who preceded her in death in 1994.
Also preceding her in death were her parents. Mrs. Glossip was a business lady all of her
life. She and Jim owned and operated the General Mercantile Stores in Ponce De Leon,
Spokane and Highlandville. She also was an insurance agent and was a very successful
real estate broker, having her own company, Glossip Realty, for 20 years. She was a
member of the Ozark Chapter #98 of the Eastern Star for 47 years. Also she was a
longtime member of TOPS in Ozark and was a member of the Springfield Board of
Realtors. Mrs. Glossip had been a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church for the past ten
years. Eva’s first love was God with her family being close behind. She was a very good
Christian and the best Mother in the world. Eva was a kind, loving and thoughtful Mom
and Grandmother, and the light of her life for the last three years have been Shelbey and
Makayla, her great-granddaughters. Survivors include, two daughters, Kay Noe and her
husband, Gene, of Nixa, and Sue Bilyeu and her husband, David, of Walnut Shade; three
grandchildren, Tracy Greer and her husband, Doug, of Marshfield, Shelly O’Neil and her
husband, Scott, of Branson, and Tiffany Bilyeu of Walnut Shade; two greatgrandchildren, Makayla Manwarren and Shelbey Greer; her twin sister, Neva Smith and
friend, Joe Bill Hogan, of Ozark; a brother, Eugene Gardner and his wife, Juanita, of
Overland Park, Kansas; a niece, Jane Ann Gardner of Spring Hill, Kansas; and a nephew,
Roger Smith and his wife, Carolyn, of Highlandville. Services were held on Monday,
October 16, 2000, at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa with the Reverends Brent Davis and
Paul Sanner officiating. Burial was held at the Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ridgecrest Baptist Church Building Fun in care of
Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
(Contributed by June Weaver)
Glossip, Henry E. 6 Dec 1872 - 5 Jul 1955

CCR 7 Jul 1955 p1

Henry E. Glossip, prominent retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Ponce de
Leon community, died suddenly Tuesday morning, July 5, at 7 o’clock in his home of a
heart attack. Member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, he had been deacon of the
church since 1911. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ella Glossip; six sons, Clarence,
Springfield; Joe, Spokane; Jim,. Highlandville; and Earnest, Herbert and Curtis of Ponce
de Leon; three daughters, Mrs. Mattie Solomon, Ponce de Leon; Mrs. Grace Stockstill,
Springfield; and Mrs. Gladys Melton, Kilgore, Tex.; 22 grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren; 1 brother, Joda of Ponce de Leon; a sister, Mrs. Velma Gibson, Ozark;
half-brother, Keith Keithley, Flint, Mich.; and half-sister, Mrs. Florence Gibson, Flint,
Mich. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Glossip, Herbert P. "Hub" 24 Dec 1906 - 24 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Henry & Ella (Norman) Glossip; married 22 Dec 1927 Lura Elizabeth
Long 6 Sep 1910 - 19 Jan 1998]
Herbert P "Hub" Glossip, age 95, of Ponce de Leon, passed away Sunday,
February 24, 2002 in Christian Health Care of Nixa. He was born December 24, 1906 in
Ponce de Leon, the son of Henry and Ella (Norman) Glossip. On December 22, 1927 he
and Lura Long were married. He lived throughout his life in Ponce de Leon and was a
farmer. He was a member of Ponce Baptist Church. His wife, Lura, preceded him in
death in 1998 after 71 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by three sisters,
four brothers, and a great-granddaughter, Angel Allen. Survivors include: His daughter,
Luella (Patrick) Stewart, Nixa; two grandchildren, Rod Patrick and wife, Leish, and
Sherry Allen and husband, Leon all of Ponce de Leon; three great-grandchildren, Tim
Allen, Megan and Taylor Patrick; a step-granddaughter, Billie Johnson; and a brother,
Curtis Glossip, Springfield. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev Junior Swadley and Rev Laverne Maxwell
officiating. Burial followed in Ponce de Leon Cemetery.
Glossip, Ida F. (Watts) 21 Mar 1905 - 29 Jan 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
Mrs. Ida F. Glossip, 63, died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in Burge Protestant
Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of the Spokane and
Ponce de Leon communities, she and her husband, Joe had owned and operated a general
store in Spokane for several years. Mrs. Glossip was a member of the Spokane Baptist
Church, the Order of the Eastern Star at Ozark and the White Shrine at Springfield. In
addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Jerry L. of Spokane; a daughter, Mrs.
Maxine Marlin, Berryville, Ark.; two brothers, Jake Watts, Galena, and Pearl Watts,
Fayetteville, Ark. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Spokane Baptist Church with the
Revs. Thomas J. Bilyeu, George Bishop and Kenneth McIntosh officiating, Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Glossip, Imogene (Moore) 2 Mar 1927 - 16 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? Moore; married 2 Mar 1946 Herman Glossip]
Mrs. Imogene Glossip, 44, a resident of the Highlandville and Ponce de Leon
communities for most of her life, died at 9 p.m. Thursday in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas
City. She was a member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons,
Larry Glossip of Hurley and Dwight Glossip of Springfield; and her mother and step-

father, Mr. and Mrs. Clell Bilyeu of Sparta. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Glossip, Jerry L. 3 Apr 1932 - 21 Dec 1989 OH 28 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of Joe & Ida (?) Glossip; married 27 Dec 1951 Barbara Jean Myers]
Jerry L. Glossip, 57, Highlandville, died in St. John's Regional Health Center last
Thursday after a short illness. Mr. Glossip was a dairy farmer in Highlandville and also
was associated with Braswell Auction. He lived in the Highlandville and Spokane area all
his life except for a short period in the early 1950s when he worked in Wichita, Kan., and
Tulsa, Okla. He was a member in good standing of Mason Lodge 433 in Wichita. He
graduated from Spokane High School and attended Southwest Missouri State University
in younger years; he also wrote pilot flight-hand books for aircraft companies. He was
married Dec: 27, 1951 to Barbara Jean Myers. He is survived by his wife, Bobby, and his
father, Joe Glossip, both of the home; his two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry Douglas
and Erin Glossip and Joe Derek and Laura Glossip; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra
Lynn and Don Cass; and six grandchildren: Tiffany, Callee, Meghan, Michael, Jessica
and Nicole. He is also survived by a nephew, Charles Marlin, and his wife, Kay, and
children, all of Atlanta, Ga. Services were Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the
Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Glossip, Jim 7 Mar 1914 - 18 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Henry & Ella Glossip; married Eva Rose Gardner 4 Aug 1923 - 12 Oct
2000]
Jim Glossip, Highlandville, died Friday, Feb. 18, 1994 at St. John’s Regional
Health Center. He was born at Ponce De Leon and was the son of Henry and Ella
Glossip. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and a sister. Jim and his
wife, Eva, owned and operated general mercantile businesses at Spokane and
Highlandville for many years. He was also a silent partner in Glossip Realty,
Highlandville. He served as deacon of the First Baptist Church, Highlandville, for 30
years, where he also served as Sunday School superintendent for many years. Recently he
was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather and was highly respected by all who knew him. He loved the outdoors, and
had two hunting friends, Junior Bradford and Johnny Stewart, who were very special to
him. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Eva; two daughters, Katy Noe and her
husband, Gene, Highlandville, and Sue Bilyeu, and her husband David, Walnut Shade;
three granddaughters, Tracy Greer, and her husband, Doug, Marshfield, and Tiffany and
Shelly Bilyeu, Walnut Shade; two sisters, Gladys Alford, Kilgore, Texas, and Grace
Stockstill, Springfield; two brothers and their wives, H.P. “Hub” and Lura Glossip, and
Curtis and Zoe Glossip, all of Ponce De Leon; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Revs. Hosea Bilyeu, Jr., Tommy Bilyeu,
and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Glossip, Joda E. 1883 - 14 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
[Note: married 26 Sep 1906 Mildred Burchett]

Funeral services for Joda E. Glossip, 74 who died July 19 were held Sunday, July
14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Hanks and The
Rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was born January 1, 1883, at Ponce de Leon and
was the son of Joseph and Martin Belle Norton Glossip. On September 26, 1906, he was
united in marriage to Mildred Burchett and to this union seven children were born A son,
Eugene, and a daughter, Jessie Curbow, preceded Mr. Glossip in death. He was converted
in July 1915 and united with the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. He was a lifelong
resident of the Ponce de Leon community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred
Glossip of the home; two sons, J. W. Glossip of Oildale, Calif, and Herman Glossip of
Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Jones of Oildale, Calif, Mrs. Lucille Hensley
of Springfield, and Mrs. Della May Jackson of Ponce de Leon; 12 grandchildren, four
great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Velma Gibson of Ozark; one half-brother, Earl
Keithley of Flint, Mich; one half-sister, Mrs. Florence Gimlin of Flint, Mich.
Glossip, Joe 21 Nov 1901 - 18 Aug 1992 NN-E 26 Aug 1992
[Note: Son of Henry & Ella (Norman) Glossip]
Joe Glossip, 90, Spokane, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Springfield Community
Hospital following a long illness. He was born Nov. 21, 1901, in Ponce De Leon. During
his lifetime in the Spokane area he was a store owner and farmer. And at one time he
owned a commission co. in the Springfield Union Stockyards. He was a longtime
member of Spokane Southern Baptist Church and was ordained a deacon in 1947. He was
preceded in death by his wife Ida, and two sons, Cornell and Jerry Glossip; a daughter,
Maxine Marlin; two brothers, Ernie and Clarence Glossip; one sister, Mattie Solomon.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Barbara Glossip, Spokane; son-in-law, Leland
Marlin, Eureka Springs, Ark.; granddaughter and her husband, Lynn and Don Cass,
Highlandville; three grandsons and their wives, Charles and Kay Marlin, St. Louis, Doug
and Erin Glossip, Highlandville, Derek and Laura Glossip, Spokane; three brothers and
their wives, Hub and Laura Glossip, Ponce De Leon, Curt and Zoe Glossip, Springfield,
Jim and Eva Glossip, Highlandville; two sisters, Grace Stockstill, Springfield; Gladys
Alford Kilgore, Texas; eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, Aug. 21, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu and the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in the Spokane
Cemetery.
Glossip, Lura Elizabeth (Long) 6 Sep 1910 - 19 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
[Note: Daughter of George and Lula Long; married 22 Dec 1926 Herbert Glossip 24 Dec
1906 - 24 Feb 2002]
Lura Elizabeth Glossip, age 87, of Ponce de Leon, died Monday, January 19,
1998 in Nixa Balanced Care, where she had resided for three years. She was born
September 6, 1910 and was the daughter of George and Lula Long. On December 22,
1926 she was united in marriage to Herbert Glossip. To this union one daughter, Luella
Patrick Stewart was born. Mrs. Glossip, a homemaker, was an active member in the
Ponce de Leon Baptist Church for seventy years. She will be sadly missed by family and
friends who loved her. Survivors include: her husband of seventy-one years, Herbert
Glossip of Nixa Balanced Care; her daughter, Luella Patrick Stewart, Nixa; a grandson,

Rodney Patrick and his wife, Leisha, Ponce de Leon; a granddaughter, Sherry Allen and
husband, Leon, Ponce de Leon; three great-grandchildren, Tim Allen, and Megan and
Taylor Patrick; a step-granddaughter, Billie Johnson; and a brother, Dale Long,
Springfield. She was preceded in death by: her parents, a brother, Darrell Long; four
sisters, Verda, Velta, Delpha and Artie; and a great-granddaughter, Angel Allen. Funeral
services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 23, in Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, with
Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. and Rev. Randall Harwood officiating. Burial was in Ponce de
Leon Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Glossip, Mildred (Burchett) 1890 - 12 Feb 1966 CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: married Joda E. Glossip 1883 - 18 Jul 1957]
Mrs. Mildred Glossip, 75, died Saturday afternoon, Feb. 12 in her home at Ponce
de Leon. She was a lifelong resident of the community, and a member of the Calvary
Fundamental Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Herman, Ponce de Leon; two
daughters, Mrs. Lucille Hensley, Highlandville and Mrs. Della May Jackson, Ponce de
Leon; The Revs. Don Starnes and Fate Montgomery officiated, and burial was in Ponce
de Leon Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Glossip, Minnie (Warren) 13 Mar 1885 - 22 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4
Death came unexpectedly at 7 a.m. Monday to have Mrs. Minnie Glossip, 66 who
had apparently been making a satisfactory recovery at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Troy Cutberth in Ozark, after suffering a broken hip in a fall six weeks ago. Her sudden
death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday
afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Harold Hurst, pastor of the
First Baptist Church at Ozark of which she was member, officiating. Burial was in the
cemetery at Ponce de Leon. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Cutberth
and Mrs. Wanda Melton of Ozark and Mrs. Cleo Perkins of Spokane; six grandchildren
and two great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Ollie McGinnis of Ozark. She had
endeared herself to many Ozark mothers and their children by her unfailing kindness and
solicitous care as the community’s best-loved baby-sitter.
Glossip, Zoe Evelyn (Anderson) 2 Jul 1917 - 3 May 2005 SN-L 4 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Ed & Emma Anderson; married 10 Oct 1937 Curtis Earl Glossip 10
Nov 1911 - 4 Nov 2005]
Zoe Evelyn Glossip, age 87, of Springfield, formerly of Ponce de Leon, passed
away Tuesday, May 3, 2005, in her home. She was born July 2, 1917 in Chestnutridge,
the daughter of Ed and Emma Anderson. On October 10, 1937, she and Curtis Earl
Glossip were united in marriage. They owned and operated a general store in the Ponce
de Leon community. They also were farmers before moving to Springfield where they
have lived for the past 13 years. Mrs. Glossip was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist
Church. Zoe will be remembered for her kind and loving spirit to everyone. She loved her
husband, her children, and all her family. Zoe loved the Lord and her church. She was a
great inspiration to all of us, and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband,
Curtis; three children and their spouses, Peggy and Rev. G. Laverne Maxwell,
Kimberling City, Danny and Elaine Glossip, Crane, and Garry and Penny Glossip,
Springfield; nine grandchildren, including Shawn Glossip who was raised by Curtis and

Zoe; 13 great-grandchildren; four brothers and sisters, Doris Arnold, Mary Lou Howe,
Russell Anderson and Dennis Anderson; nieces; nephews; and a host of friends. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Glossip; her parents; and seven brothers and
sisters, Mildred Jackson, Roma Ann Word, and Lowell, Loyal, Louis, Elmo and Orville
Anderson. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and Rev. G. Laverne Maxwell officiating. Burial will
follow in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home.
Glover, Catherine R. (Sportsman) 1883 - 16 Dec 1970 CCR 24 Dec 1970 p3
[Note: married Elbert G. Glover 1871 - 24 Oct 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine R. Glover, 87, Walnut Shade, were at 2:30
p.m. Sunday at the Whelchel chapel, Branson with the Rev. Hubert Kaylor officiating.
Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery. Mrs. Glover died at 9 a.m. Wednesday in the
Lakeview Rest Home, Forsyth, after a long illness. Surviving are one son, Charles
Glover, Walnut Shade; a brother, Tom Sportsman, Fellows, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs.
Sadie Barnhart, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Anna Meadors, Fellows, Calif., Mrs. Menta Bennett,
Sanger, Calif., Mrs. Emmett Oswalt, North Bend, Ore. and Mrs. Dora Bilyeu, Chadwick;
nine grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Glover, Cleo R. 19 Jun 1945 - Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Jack & Lillie Glover; married Joyce]
Cleo R. Glover, 43, of Marionville, died at 6:50 p.m. June 22 at Aurora
Community Hospital shortly after arrival. He had suffered an apparent heart attack in his
home. Services for Mr. Glover were held Saturday in the Marionville Assembly of God
Church, with the,. Rev. Chuck Kackley officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel
Cemetery, near Republic, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Home, Aurora. Mr.
Glover's survivors include his wife, Joyce; three daughters, Carla Glover, Springfield,
and Kim and Lindsey Glover, both of the home; his parents, Jack and Lillie Glover,
Harrison, Arkansas; two brothers, Joe, Harrison, and John, Billings; and a sister, Della
Brizendine, Springfield.
Glover, Elbert G. 1871 - 24 Oct 1954 CCR 28 Oct 1954 p3
[Note: married Catherine R. Sportsman 1883 - 16 Dec 1970]
Funeral services for Elbert G. Glover, 83, who died October 24 at his home at
Walnut Shade, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Walnut Shade church, with Rev.
Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial was in the Walnut Shade Cemetery, under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; two sons,
Fay Glover of Ozark and Charles W. Glover of Walnut Shade; one daughter, Mrs. Elma
Tinkler of Walnut Shade; and other relative. He had been a member of the Christian
church for 30 years.
Glover, Hauttie Helen 13 Nov 1893 - 11 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
Hauttie Helen Glover, 94, of Billings, died at 1:05 a.m. Monday in her home after
a long illness. Services for Mrs. Glover were held Wednesday at the Crafton-Cantrell
Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery.

Glover, Justin Charles Dec 2003 - 6 Feb 2004 CCH-N 10 Feb 2004
Justin Charles Glover, 2 months old, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at Cox Hospital
South in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Lillian
Glover; paternal great-grandparents, Phil and Alma Madden; maternal greatgrandparents, Ernest Jackson and Scovel Wyatt, and Harold Beach and Henery Ackers;
three cousins, Skler Williams, Amelia White and Sally A. Jackson. Survivors include his
parents, Cheril and James Glover, of the home; one brother, James Ryan Skler, of the
home; paternal grandparents, Sally and Charles Jackson and James Glover; maternal
grandparents, Neva Burns and Roger Beach; paternal great-grandfather, Charles Glover;
maternal great-grandparents, Genevive and Robert Beach, Calico Rock, Ark., Pete and
Nina Streussnig, Aurora, Colo., Thelma Ackers, Calico Rock, Ark., and Marion Beach,
Bennett, Colo.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Feb. 8
at Forsyth Whelchel Chapel. Burial was in Meadows Cemetery at Walnut Shade.
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Glover, Ruby Lee (Bridges) 17 Nov 1925 - 28 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of George Percy & Nancy May (Bilyeu) Bridges; married 11 Jul 1944
Richard Wade Glover]
Services for Mrs. Ruby Lee Glover, 53, Ozark, were held Friday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Bob Shank officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery
southeast of Ozark. Mrs. Glover died March 28 at Cox Medical Center after a long
illness. Mrs. Glover had lived in Ozark most of her life. She taught for 34 years,
including 12 years in elementary school at Marshfield. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Judith McMasters,
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Iola Drewry, Harrison, Ark.; four grandchildren and five
great grandchildren.
AND
Glover, Ruby Lee (Bridges) 17 Nov 1925 - 28 Mar 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 pB6
I want to express our appreciation for the many kindness we received during
mother’s illness and at the time of her death. Family of Ruby Lee Glover
Gloyd, Agnes Leota (Rose) 24 Apr 1906 - Apr 1976 OH 6 May 1976 p6
[Note: married Elmer Gloyd]
BRANSON - Services were Monday at 2 p.m. at Whelchel Chapel here for Mrs.
Agnes Leota Gloyd, 70, of Branson,. The Rev. Bob Hicks will officiate and burial was in
Ozark Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Gloyd died at 9 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; five sons, Harmon
of the home, Gordon of Little Rock, Ark. and Elmer, Jr., C. R. and John. all of Branson;
six daughters, Mrs. Leon Bearden and Mrs. J. E. Wright, both of Branson. Mrs. John
Boyd, Springfield, Mrs. Rex Etchison, Blue Eye, Mrs. Les Schilling, Rogersville, and
Mrs. Don Watts, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Collins, Pratt, Kan. and Mrs. Lottie
Boles, Sandpoint, Idaho; six brothers, Cecil, Ray and Marion Rose, all of Haviland, Kan.,
Maurice and Charley of Pratt, Kan. and Atch of the state of California; 19 grandchildren
and five great grandchild.

Gloyd, Harmon E. 11 Oct 1927 - 21 May 2005 SN-L 20 May 2005
[Note: Son of Elmer & Agnes Rose Gloyd ]
Graveside services for Harmon E. Gloyd, 77, Branson, will be Saturday, May 21,
2005, at 10 a.m. in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, Mo. Rev. Melvin
Hatten will officiate with military honors conducted by the Korean War Veterans
Association Harry S. Truman Chapter, Branson. Services are under the direction of
SnappBearden Funeral Home, Branson. He passed away in his home Wednesday evening
May 18, 2005. He was born on October 11, 1927, to Elmer and Agnes Rose Gloyd in
Branson, Missouri. He was a lifelong resident of the Branson area. Harmon served his
country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He had worked
for the Hermann-Brownlow Co., the Crow-Burlingame Co., and the H.R. Owen Family.
Harmon was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Agnes Gloyd; one sister,
Bessie; two brothers-in-law, Leon Bearden and J.E. Wright; and one nephew, Kevin
Watts. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Hazel (Bearden and Bob Layton,
Mary Wright, all of Branson, Margaret and John Boyd of Springfield, Lottie and Rex
Etchison of Blue Eye, Mo., Helen and Les Schilling of Rogersville, Mo., Jane and Don
Watts of Ozark, Mo., Gordon and Betty Gloyd of Ozark, Mo., Elmer and Donna Gloyd
Jr., Branson, CR and Shelly Gloyd of Hollister, and John and Teresa Gloyd of Branson.
Visitation will be this evening, Friday, May 20, 2005, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the
SnappBearden Funeral Home, Branson. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 666011653.
Gloyd, Wilbur Cantrell 11 Mar 1909 - Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Ervin & Zola Gloyd; married 29 Jun 1968 Wilma (Stockstill) Marley,
widow of Duff Marley]
Wilbur Cantrell Gloyd, 65, son of Zola & Ervin Gloyd was born March 11, 1909.
He was married to Wilma Manley June 29, 1968. He is survived by his wife of the home;
two stepsons, Jack Marley of Denver, Colo. Bill Marley of Independence, Mo, one step
grandson and two step granddaughters, Beverly Dishen of Independence, Mo and Debbie
Grace of Olethe, Kansas. . He was a life-long resident of Adrian and until his recent
retirement worked for the Mo. Highway department and Remington Arms at Lake City as
well as farming. He was a member of the Altona Baptist Church and the VFW and
Oddfellow Lodge. Service was held in the Atkinson-Dickey Chapel Dec. 5, 1974 with
burial in the Altona Cemetery, Rev. Ron Gross officiating.
Gobble, Lillie M. (McDaniel) Smith 4 May 1884 - 11 Oct 1975 OH 17 Oct 1975
[Note: Daughter of James & Julinda (Barnett) McDaniel; married 2 Nov 1902 Lora B.
Smith; married last ? Gobble; buried under name McDaniel]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Lillie M. Gobble, 91, Route 2, Rogersville,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church, Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery southwest of Rogersville under direction of
Marsh of Rogersville. Mrs. Gobble died about 1:25 p.m. Friday in the Conway Nursing
Home where she had been a resident since July. Prior to entering the home, she had made
her home with a son-in-law, Rassa Hale of rural Rogersville. Mrs. Gobble was a member

of the First Baptist Church in Ozark and was a former longtime Ozark resident. Her
survivors are nine grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Goddard, B. Marl 15 Jan 1904 - 3 Sep 1988
[Note: married Grace]
B. M. Goddard, 84, of Rogersville and Springfield, passed away Saturday, Sept.
3, 1988, in Springfield Community Hospital after an extended illness. Born Jan. 15, 1904
near Nixa, Missouri, he was a retired farmer and 30 year Frisco employee. He was also a
member of Central Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by his loving
wife, Grace. He is survived by two daughters, Juanita Breedlove, Springfield, and Norma
J. Moore, Rogersville; five grandchildren, Donna J. Turner, Springfield, Larry
Breedlove, Lake Winnebago, Mo., Andrea Ummel, Rogersville, Terry Moore, Theriot,
La., Sherry Moore, Springfield; and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held at
3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Chapel with the Reverends Philip
Wannenmacher and Glenroy Shedd officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery,
near Ozark. Contributed by his granddaughter Andrea Moore Ummel.
Goddard, Bethana 5 Feb 1871 - 5 Apr 1951 CCR 12 Apr 1951
[Note: married 1890 James H. Goddard 1841 - ?]
Mrs. Bethana Goddard, 80, died April 5, at her home two miles east of Union
City. Mrs. Goddard, a member of Riverdale Baptist church, was a resident of Stone and
Christian counties for 50 years. Surviving are three sons, Hobart and Jimmie, both of the
home, and Floyd of Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Lena Monhollon of Springfield, Mrs.
Amanda Haney of Kansas City, Mrs. Areina Wilson of Nixa and Mrs. Matt Langley of
Fair Grove; 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Saturday afternoon at Union Ridge church south of Clever with the Rev. Roscoe Harding
in charge. Burial, under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever, was in Payne
cemetery north of Nixa.
Goddard, Floyd Joseph 11 Feb 1892 - 11 Dec 1955 CCR 15 Dec 1955 p1
[Son of ? & Bethena (?) Goddard]
Funeral services for Floyd Joseph Goddard, 63, who died at 3:00 a.m. Sunday at
Haguewood Hospital in Ozark, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. A well known restaurant operator at Nixa for many years, Mr.
Goddard presently operated the Ozark Tobacco Store and had recently purchased a home
here. He was a member of the old Riverdale Baptist Church, a veteran of World War I
and a charter member of the Nixa Post of the American Legion. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Jewell Roy Goddard of the home; two sons, Buford Goddard of Springfield
and Doug Goddard of the home, a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Childers of Kansas City; two
step-daughters, Mrs. Effie Hanafin of Clever and Mrs. Norma Ogorzaly of Arlington,
Va.; two brothers, Hobart Goddard and Jimmy Goddard of Clever; and four sisters, Mrs.
Lena Munholland and Mrs. Matt Langley of Springfield; Mandy Haney of Kansas City
and Mrs. Arlene Wilson of Nixa.

Goddard, Frances J. “Fannie” (Purcell) 4 Dec 1880 - 29 Nov 1958 CCR 4 Dec
1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Goddard, 77, for Nixa who died Friday, Nov. 28
were held Monday, Dec 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark. Mrs.
Goddard had spent most of her life in Nixa and was a member of the Nixa Baptist
Church. Her husband, John H. Goddard and one daughter preceded her in death.
Survivors include two brothers, Rube Purcell and Jim Purcell, both of Fresno, Calif., and
several nieces and nephews.
Goddard, Grace (Cope)
1 Jun 1906 - 29 Jun 1986
Grace Goddard, 80, Rogersville, died at 8:08 p.m. Sunday, June 29, 1986 in
Springfield General Hospital after a short illness. A native of Grovespring, Mrs. Goddard
lived in Springfield and Rogersville most of her life. She was a sales clerk at Heers for
56 years and a member of Central Assembly of God. Survivors include her husband, B.
Marl; two daughters, Juanita Breedlove, Springfield, and Norma J. Moore, Rogersville; a
sister Ada Whitworth, Compton, Calif.; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with Rev. David Drake
officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery. Contributed by her granddaughter
Andrea Moore Ummel.
Goddard, James “Jimmie” 5 Sep 1899 - 13 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of James H. & Bethana Goddard]
Jimmie Goddard, 67, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday at his home in Stone County,
following a short illness. Mr. Goddard, a farmer, was a native of Tennessee. He moved to
Nixa in 1900 and moved to Stone County in 1918. Surviving are one brother, Hobart of
Clever; one sister, Mrs. Lena Munhollon, Springfield; and one half-sister, Mrs. Arlene
Wilson, Nixa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the
Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Goddard, James H. 1876 - 9 Nov 1956
CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
Funeral services for James H. Goddard. 80. a longtime resident and businessman
of the Nixa community who died November 9, were held Monday, Nov, 12 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. John D. Garrison officiating. Burial was
in Payne Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Active in civic
affairs of the Nixa community until his retirement, he was a member of the Nixa
Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Royce Goddard of Springfield; one
daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Crane of Monett; four grandchildren; one brother, Olin E.
Goddard of Portland, Ore. and other relatives. His wife, Mrs. Maude M. Harris Goddard
preceded him in death in 1954
Goddard, Maude M. (Harris)
1884 - 29 Jan 1954 CCR 4 Feb 1954 p4
[note: birthdate from tombstone does not match obit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude M. Goddard, 71, who died January 29 at her
home in Nixa, were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Nixa with the Reverend Victor Forbis officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under
direction of Harris. Active pallbearers were Clarence Carter, Fenton Doran, E. D. Darr,

Gene Horn, Irvin Bolin and Austin Dunham. Mrs. Goddard was converted at an early age
at Riverdale and later united with the Nixa Christian Church of which she was a member
at her death. She is survived by her husband, James H. Goddard; one son, Royce R.
Goddard of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Crane of Monett; four grandchildren,
Tommy and Terry Goddard and Carol Lee and Pat Crane; other relatives and many
friends.
Goddard, Nannie P. (Wasson) 16 Nov 1868 - 29 Jul 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Caroline ( ) Wasson; married Joseph H. Goddard 24 Oct
1874 - 21 Feb 1939]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie P. Goddard, 98, of Nixa, with the Rev. Ralph
Turner and the Rev. Clifford Sleeth officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery. Mrs.
Goddard died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday at the home of her nephew, Robert W. Rice, Nixa,
after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, and a member of
the Cassidy Methodist . Several nieces and nephews survive.
Godeaux, Caelyn Shyann Mar 2005 - 26 May 2005 SN-L 28 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Chris Godeau & Stephanie Youngmon]
Caelyn Shyann Godeaux, two month old infant daughter of Stephanie Youngmon
and Chris Godeaux passed away in the arms of her parents at home in Ozark, on
Thursday, May 26, 2005. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Penny and David
Branstetter, John Hesseling, and Brenda and Jim Godeaux; great-grandparents, Bill and
Jane Campbell, Mary Godeaux, Peggy Holmes, Tom and Karen Goins, Dallas
Youngmon and Dick and Jan Hesseling; great-great-grandmother , Lorna Youngmon;
aunts, Tiffany Youngmon, Dallas Godeaux, Megan and Meranda Riley; and numerous
greataunts, great-uncles, and cousins. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. today, May
28, at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa, with Rev. Josh Hall and Elder Tom Goins
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Listen
to the mustn'ts child, Listen to the don'ts Listen to the couldn'ts child The impossibles, the
won'ts Listen to the never have's Then listen close to me, Anything can happen child,
Anything can be.
Godfrey, Rebecca Denise (Massengale) 24 Mar1966 - 23 Nov 1997 CCH-N 29
Nov1997
Rebecca Denise Godfrey, age 31, of Billings, died Sunday, November 23,
1997 in her home. She was born March 24, 1966 in Dimmitt, Texas, and was the
daughter of E.J. and Wanda (Jeffcoat) Massengale. Rebecca was previously a
Teacher’s Aid for the Nixa School System, and a Client Supervisor for DCO.
Survivors include: three children, April Lane, and Amy Jo Godfrey, both of the home,
and Rudalfo Contrares, Chicago; six brothers and sisters, Bob Massengale, Cathy
Anderson, and Darlene Jackson, all of Nixa; Steve , Massengale, Bakersfield, Cal.,
Cindy Coen, Highlandville, and Tommy Massengale, Odessa, Texas; nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Michael,
Wayne, and Timothy Massengale. A graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday,
November 26, in Ava Cemetery with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements
are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be 6:30-8:00

p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. A message will be given by Pastor Kendrick at 8:00
p.m.
Goetz, Edward P. 13 Jan 1895 - 29 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
RUETER - Edward P. Goetz, 82, a longtime resident of Reuter, died at 5 p.m.
Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a member of
Fairview General Baptist Church and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife,
Mildred; six sons, Clarence and Carl, both of Springfield, Gorden of Rueter, Charley of
Excelsior Springs, William of Clever and Ray of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine
Blair, Los Angeles, Mrs. Lena Church, Huntington Beach, Calif., and Mrs, Geraldine
Brown, Chadwick; two step-sons, Edward Shields, Columbia and Donald Shields, Kansas
City; four step-daughters, Mrs. Anna Mings, Hartville, Mrs. Wanda Lions and Mrs. Mary
Lou O’Keefe, both of Victoria, Tex. and Mrs. Carolyn Walker, Route 2, Ozark; 34
grandchildren, 25 step grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 13 step great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Fairview Baptist Church in
Taney County with the Rev. Glasco Roberts officiating. Burial was in Blair Cemetery
near Rueter under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Goetz, Emma May (Roat) Grimm 29 Mar 1872 - 1 Aug 1950 CCR 2 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Hulbert & Ursula Roat; born Ohio; married first William J. Grimm
1867 - 1932; second Jacob Goetz; buried under name Grimm]
Mrs. Emma May Goetz, 78, died at 8 o’clock Tuesday night at her home in
Taneyville, where she had lived since 1906. Mrs. Goetz had been ill for several months.
Surviving are one son, Will H. Grimm of Ft. Scott, Kan.; one brother, Hubert H. Roat of
Taneyville; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Ingenthrone, of Taneyville, and 11 grandchildren.
Services were held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Seventh Day Adventist church
in Taneyville. Burial was in Lone Star cemetery with Chaffin of Ozark in charge.
Goetz, Mildred (?) Shields 7 Jul 1910 - 7 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
Mildred (Shields) Goetz, 77, of Ozark, died Jan. 7 at Cox Medical Center North in
Springfield following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Goetz were held Saturday at the
Craig-Hurtt-Bradley Funeral Home Chapel, Mountain Grove, with the Rev. Gary Fry
officiating. Burial was in the Lone Star Cemetery, south of Mountain Grove. Mrs. Goetz
was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Mountain Grove. She is survived
by one son, Donald Shields, of Kansas City; four daughters, Carolyn Walker, of Ozark,
Anna Mings, of Mountain Grove, Wanda Lyons, of Yorktown, Texas, and Mary Lou
Jackson; of Kansas City; 26 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.
Goforth, Dennis Mac 24 Oct 1948 - 11 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Jack &Vernita Goforth; married 17 Dec 1966 Dianna R. McLaughlin]
Dennis Mac Goforth, 57, Brookline, was born October 24, 1948, the son of Jack
and Vernita Goforth, and went home to be with his Heavenly Father on April 11, 2006,
joining friends and family gone on before. Growing up in Ava, he moved to Springfield
where he attended Central High School. He was united in marriage to Dianna R.
McLaughlin on December 17, 1966. To this union was born three children: Teresa,
Rebecca and Matt. Dennis spent his life building homes in the Nixa/Springfield area. He

was devoted to the Lord Jesus and graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center in Tulsa,
Oklahoma, in 2000. He was a loving husband and wonderful father. He is survived by his
wife, Dianna, of nearly 40 years; daughter, Teresa L. and husband, Joe Mayer; daughter,
Rebecca M. and husband, Jay Moore; son, Matt and fiance, Jaime Lang; grandson,
Joseph D. Mayer; granddaughter, Rianna E. Mayer; grandson, William E. Mayer; his
mother, Vernita Clem; brother, Nyal Goforth and wife, Gracie; sister, Pauline Thompson
and husband, Chuck; sister, Kathy Arbuckle and husband, Ronnie; several nieces and
nephews. He will be greatly missed. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18th in
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street. Services are 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 19th in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Delaware
Cemetery, Christian County, Mo. Condolences may be expressed at
www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Goin, Fay (Adams) 29 Sep 1915 - 29 Oct 2000 CCH-N 1 Nov 2000
[Note: Daughter of Andy & Ettie Jane (Gray) Adams; married 16 Dec 1936 Olen Norman
Goin]
Fay Adams Goin, age 85, Springfield, formerly of Sparta, passed away Sunday,
October 29, 2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born Wednesday,
September 29, 1915 near Harmon Creek in Christian County, the daughter of Andy and
Ettie Jane Gray Adams. On December 16, 1936, she and Olen Norman Goin, who
preceded her in death in 1962, were united in marriage in Ava. Fay had been a member of
Mound Fundamental Baptist Church, Oldfield, and also the Bruner Lighthouse Church,
Bruner. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Arthur, Lora, Loman
and Ray Adams; three sisters, Ruth, Meda, and Juanita Jo Adams; and two greatgrandsons, Geoffrey and Tate Gift. Survivors include, three children, Don Goin and wife
Carol, Bruner, Loretta Ewing and husband Gary Bruner, and Kenneth Goin and wife
Ann, Oldfield; seven grandchildren, Malana Kim Gift, Ozark, Paul Ewing, Ozark,
Ambrea Payne, Sparta, Randal Ewing, Ava, Angela Goin, Springfield, Tina Goin,
Springfield, and Amy Leigh Layton, Nixa; and seven great-grandchildren, Kati Jo and
Emilee Ewing, Ava, Taylor and Austin Payne, Sparta, Alexa and Ian Gift, Ozark and
Hailey Layton, Nixa. Fay devoted her life to loving all of these people. The most
cherished and best remembered times of her life have been the "togetherness" of her
family. All of the family members and relatives, all of the good times with friends, have
given Fay happy memories during the tough times and illnesses during her last days. A
graveside funeral, service was held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2000, in Hall
Cemetery at Mound, Douglas County, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Reverend Terry Kendrick officiating.
Goin, Lillie May (Thompson) 2 Jul 1889 - 27 Dec 1971 CCR 30 Dec 1971 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie May Goin, 82, of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Mound Church with burial in Hall Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Mrs. Goin died at 8 a.m. Tuesday at her home. She is survived by three sons, Orval,
Sacramento, Calif., and Truman and Arnold, both of Oldfield; three daughters, Mrs. Ocie
Armour, Oldfield, Mrs. Muzie Hawkins, Ava and Mrs. Mildred Kyger, Selah, Wash.; a
brother, Larkin Thompson, of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Owens, Ava, Mrs.

Clara Barnes and Miss Ruby Thompson, both of Springfield; and 21 grandchildren and
34 great grandchildren.
Goin, Rick V. 19 May 1952 - 12 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
Rick V. Goin, 48, Chadwick, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2001 in his home.
He was born May 19, 1952 in Douglas County, near the Mound Community, to Vernon
and Ruth (Williams) Goin. He graduated from Ava High School in 1970. On Oct. 11,
1973 he was united in marriage to Vickie Rozell of Chadwick. On Aug. 20, 1979, a
daughter, Rintha Lachele, was born. Rick was a deacon and trustee of First Baptist
Church of Chadwick. He was employed by Associated Wholesale grocers for the past 22
years. He was a member of teamsters Local 245. During his life Rick had a great love for
the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with
his family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Vickie and daughter, Rintha, both of
the home; a brother, Robert "Butch" and his wife, Monica, Ozark; two sisters, Peggy
Livingston and her husband, John, Marshfield, and Deborah Harvill and her husband
Mickey, Oldfield; his mother-in-law, Huba Rozell, Chadwick; a sister-in-law, Sarah
Grubaugh and her husband, John, Ozark; a brother-in-law, Tom Rozell and his wife
Kristi, Chadwick; seven nephews, Taylor, Drew, Ethan, Roger, David, Scotty and Marcus
and three nieces, Sierra, Tiffany and Amanda. He was preceded in death by his parents
and his father-in-law, Wayne Rozell. Funeral services were Monday, April 16 in First
Baptist Church of Chadwick with Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Goins, Blanche Anna (Rogers)
27 Oct 1912 - 26 May 2004 CCH-N 2 Jun 2004
Blanche Anna (Rogers) Goins died Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 12:45 p.m. in
her home in Bruner. Blanche, daughter of Louis and Ann Pletcher Rogers was born
October 27, 1912 in Ochitree, Texas. She became a Christian at a very early age,
dedicating her life to God. She was a homemaker, caregiver and a member of the Bruner
Baptist Church. On July 18, 1934, she was united in marriage to Roy Edward Goins, Sr.
in Ochiltree, Texas and to this union five children were born: Roy Edward, Jr., Harvey
Allen, James Louis, Juanita All and George Thomas. Blanche loved her Lord and was a
loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother,
sister, friend and neighbor. Blanche was preceded in death by an infant son Harvey, her
husband Ed, her mother and father, one son-in-law Ival Roller, two brothers, Benny and
George Rogers and two sisters, Gladys King and Bessie Arms. She is survived by three
sons, Roy Goins and his wife Connie of Bruner, James Goins and his wife Tracy of
Bruner and George Goins and his friend Janet of Ridgedale; one daughter, Juanita roller
of Ridgedale; four sisters, Arlene Goins of Brownsville, Texas; Pauline Ryals of Morton,
Ill.; Vivian Johns and husband Glen of Springfield Susie Johns and husband I. J. of
Sparta; three brothers, John Rogers and friend Margaret of Liberty, Pletcher Rogers and
wife Bonnie of Sparta, Charles Rogers and wife Wilma of Sparta; 16 grandchildren, Roy
Edward “Eddie” Goins, III, Pam Hawkins, Kim Rowland, Daryl Goins, Jodi Lilly, Angie
Berry, Gayle LaVine, Shari Baker, Steve Goins, Anthony Roller, April Hotz, Timothy
Roller, Harvey Roller, Anita Jo Rains, Dawn Conklin and Terri Harris; 42 great
grandchildren Toni, Mandi, Jenni, Lance, Darrin, Derrick, Kristin, Jessica, Kyle, Jacki,

Paul, Jason, Jami, Jewel, Jonnie, Jennifer, Ryan, Amariah, Tony, Michael, Tara, Cami.
Jamie, Cory, Lindsey, Levi, David, Blanche, Grace, Sharon, Elizabeth, Aaron, Benjamin,
Joseph, David, Danny Joe, Dustin, Ryan, Jessie, Brendel and Kobe; 12 great
grandchildren, Keylee, Chandler, Tristan, Cole, Zach, Nathan, Josh, Mary Ann, Shelby,
Brendon, Kimber and Hannah Marie; one uncle, Harvey Pletcher of Perryton, Texas;
many nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services
were held at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, May 29 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with
Rev. Jerry Loveland and Rev. Allan Maggard officiating. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Goins, Roy Edward “Ed” 14 Apr 1914 - 25 Apr 1967 CCR 27 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: married Blanche Rogers]
R. E. “Ed” Goins, 53, former Christian County resident, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday
in Upland, Calif. of an apparent heart attack. He had lived in Claifronia 12 years and was
a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. Mr. Goins is survived by his wife, Mrs. Blanche
Goins of Bruner; four sons, Roy Edwards, Jr. and Geroge, both of Bruer, James of
Littleton, Colo. and Don of Upland; one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Roller, Fayetteville, Ark.;
and his mother, Mrs. Pearlie Carey, 2009 East Grand, Springfield. Also surviving are two
sisters, Mrs.Rba Lanovich and Miss Nettie Goins, both of the East Grand address; one
brother, Tommie Goins, Groveland, Ill; two half-brothers, Carl Carey, Springfield and
James Carey, Jr., Rogersville and 12 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Goins, Roy Edward “Ed”
14 Apr 1914 - 25 Apr 1967 CCR 4 May 1967 p1
Funeral services for R. E. “Ed” Goins, 53, formerly of Christian County, were at 2
p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Gene Gardner officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Goins, Vernon d Sept 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p4
[note: mentions in community correspondence columns - not an obituary]
Chadwick, by Belva I. Collins
We regret to report the death of Mr. Goins last Tuesday at Haguewood Hospital.
He was buried Thursday in the Mound Cemetery. The bereaved family has out sincere
sympathy.
AND
Goins, Vernon d Sept 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p4
Keltner, by Mrs. Bertha Applegate
A very large crowd attended the funeral of Mr. Vernon Goins at the Mound
Church on Thursday. Military rites were held. Vernon was our mail carrier for eight
years, and we have lost a good friend. Our sympathy goes to his family.
Gold, Albert 20 Nov 1920 - 12 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
Services for Albert Gold, 59, Crane, brother of Mrs. Anna Lee Atkins, Billings,
were held Saturday in Union City Community Church with burial in Wright Cemetery.
Mr. Gold Died Dec. 12 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness.
Gold, Audie E. (Hair) 28 Mar 1897 - 5 Jul 1976

Services for Mrs. Audie Hair Gold, 79, Nixa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth P. Brady officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery. The family will be in the chapel from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mrs. Gold died at
10:30 a.m. Monday in Mercy Villa in Springfield of natural causes. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church here and was a charter member of the Nixa American Legion
Auxiliary Unit No. 434. She was also a member of the Nixa Senior Citizens Club, and
was a former resident of Browns Spring and Billings. Survivors include two sons, Finis
E. of Nixa, and Raymond, of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Iva Lea Meek, Nixa; a brother,
Earnest Hair, Hurley; four grandchildren, one step-grandchild and two greatgrandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 5, 1976 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Gold, Audie E. (Hair) 28 Mar 1897 - 5 Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p8
The Gold family wishes to thank all persons sending cards, flowers, food this
week. Our Mothers’ death is sad. She will be missed by us all. We want to express our
thanks to the Tommy Bilyeu family for singing; Mrs. Freeman Glan for the music and
Mrs. Kenneth Bandy for the message. Finis E. Gold. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gold. Mr.
and Mrs. Bill Meek, Grand-children Denny, Dwain, Brenda, Ray Gene. Great
grandchildren Mandy and Nathan.
Gold, Beatrice Linda (Davis) 10 Apr 1910 - 14 Sep 2003 SN-L 17 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Noah & Martha Davis; married 19 Feb 1925 Robert L. Gold]
Beatrice Linda Gold, longtime resident of Crane, Mo., passed away Sept. 14,
2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Bea was born April 10, 1910,
in Shook, Mo., to Noah and Martha Davis. She was married to Robert L. Gold on Feb.
19, 1925, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Crane. She enjoyed growing flowers, especially iris, and loved to quilt. She was preceded
in death by a son; two brothers; and two half-sisters. Bea is survived by two daughters,
Ann Harris of Crane and Juanita Lawrence of Chadwick; a son, Roy Gold of Ozark; a
half-sister, Maggie Crutchfield of Puxico, Mo.; a half-brother, Albert Williams of Essex,
Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and 13 great great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at the Crane Community Cemetery on Thursday, Sept.
18, at 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Gregg Boll officiating under the care of Westrip Funeral
Home, Crane. Friends may call any time after 2 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Gold, Billy Joe 25 May 1934 - 28 Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Harley & Dorothy (Young) Gold
Clever - Funeral services for Bill J. Gold, 38, of Clever. were held Saturday in
Clever Baptist Church with Mrs. Nilene McKnight officiating, assisted by Rev. Eli
Routh. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gold died last Wednesday at Cox Medical
Center, after a long illness.
Gold, Brian "Lance" 21 Feb 1974 - 15 Mar 2006 SN-L 17 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Ron & Susie Gold; married Teena]

Brian "Lance" Gold, 32, Bentonville, Arkansas, died Wednesday, March 15,
2006, in his home. He was born February 21, 1974, in Springfield, Missouri, the son of
Ronald Lee and Susie Gold. He enjoyed motorcycles, golfing, hunting, and ATVing. He
enjoyed vacationing and going rafting, parachuting, snow skiing, and canoeing. He was
the owner and operator of Wood Renew in Springdale, Arkansas. He was a member of
the Billings United Methodist Church in Billings, Missouri, and a member of St. Vincent
de Paul Catholic Church in Rogers, Arkansas. He and his family had lived in Northwest
Arkansas for seven years, after moving from Missouri. Lance is survived by his wife,
Teena Gold; a son, Nathan Gold; a daughter, Jeri Gold, all of the home; his parents; Ron
and Susie Gold, Billings; two sisters, Carrie Pilkinton and her husband, Tim, Battlefield,
and Chanda Zahner and her husband, Ron, Pleasant Hope; his maternal grandfather,
George Jenkins, Republic; mother-inlaw, Carol Rote, Aurora; sister-in-law, Angie
Boettler and her husband, Tim, Aurora; five nieces; and several additional family
members and many friends. For his Arkansas friends, there will be a funeral service 10
a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2006, in Stockdale Funeral Services of Rogers, Arkansas, with
Rev. Pamela Cicioni officiating. There will be a visitation for Lance Saturday, March 18,
2006, 7 to 9 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, also in the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Marionville Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to St. Mary's Hospice, 1001 West Walnut, Rogers, AR 72756.
Gold, Clarence 19 Jul 1892 - 30 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of James Harvey & Rozella M. (Garoutte) Gold; married Virgie Hauser 20
Aug 1896 - 18 Mar 1973]
Clarence Gold, 98, Clever, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 1991, in his
daughter's home. A lifelong resident of the Clever and Hurley communities, he was a
retired auto mechanic and broom maker. He attended the Primitive Baptist Church in
Hurley. He is survived by a daughter, Louella Dulin, Crane; two sons, James Ray,
Billings, and Billy Joe, Galena, Kan.; a brother, Lon Gold, Billings; two sisters, Joyce
McFarland, Billings, and Ida Burkhardt, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Mary Gold, Billings;
10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Services
were Saturday in Meadors Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. James Lee officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Gold, Eldon E. 25 Apr 1913 - 5 Mar 1989 OH 9 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Jonathan & Bertha (Cloud) Gold; married 3 Mar 1939 Dorothy Carl]
Eldon E. Gold, 75, of Billings, died March 5 in his home. Services for Mr. Gold
will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday, March 9) in the Williams Funeral Home. Burial
will be in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Visitation was scheduled for 78:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8 in the funeral home.
Gold, Elmer M. 19 Aug 1882 - 16 Jul 1954
CCR 22 Jul 1954 p5
Funeral services for Elmer M. Gold, 71, who died at his home in Billings July 16,
were conducted Sunday afternoon, July 18 at the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev.
Luther Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Smart Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Billings. Mr. Gold had been a lifelong resident of the Billings
community and was a member of the Billings Baptist Church at the time of his death. For

the past 30 years, he had served as deputy sheriff, constable and night watchman for
Billings and Polk Township. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emmon Gold of the
home; two daughters, Mrs. Edward Koenig, Billings and Mrs. Jack Gray, Jr. of Corpus
Christi, Texas; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Fred Gold
of Glassford, Ill., Homer Gold of Nixa and Harley Gold of Clever and two sisters Mrs.
Tishie Matthews of Lamar, Colo. and Mrs. Ottie Utke of Billings
Gold, Emless 1897 - 26 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
Funeral services for Emless Gold, 60, who died Tuesaday, Nov, 26 at his farm
home near Billings were held Friday, Nov. 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hurley High School
auditorium with the Rev. Efton Blades officiating. Burial was in the White Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a native of Stone County
and was a son of William And Sarah White Gold. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. __lie
M. Gold, one son,. Clovis H. Gold of Billings; two grandchildren, four brothers, Johnnie
Gold of Marionville and Eddie, Charley and Hershel Gold all of Billings, one sister, Mrs.
Maggie Barnett of Billings
Gold, Emmon (Pearce) 29 Dec 1886 - 10 Jan 1962 CCR 11 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Jefferson & Nancy Geneva (Smart) Pearce; married Elmer
Gold]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emmon Gold, 75 who died Tuesday at her home in
Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. John J.
Kleeman officiating. Burial will be in the Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Billings. She was a member of the Billings Baptist Church and had been a resident of
Billings most of her life. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Velma Koenig of
Billings and Mrs. Kathleen Gray of Corpus Christi, Texas; eight grandchildren; seven
great grandchildren and a brother, Leonard Pierce, Rt. 1, Marionville.
Gold, Francis Armintie (Gwaltney) 9 Jan 1883 - 28 Feb 1948 CCR 4 Mar 1948
[Note: Daughter of Marion & ? (?) Gwaltney; married 13 Oct 1905 Ed Gold]
Francis Armintie Gold was born Jan. 8, 1883, to Mr. and Mrs. Marian Gwaltney,
and departed this life February 28, 1948, at the age of 65 years, one month and 19 days.
She was united in marriage to Ed Gold October 13, 1905. To this union nine children
were born. Cleo, an infant son, preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband,
five sons and three daughters; Leslie, Walter and Floyd Gold, all of Hurley, Burl of
Billings and Loyd Gold of Crane; Mrs. Chas. Smytha, Reed Springs, Mrs. Alex Granz of
Galena and Mrs. Howard Lapp of Trenton; also three brothers and two sisters: W.M.
Gwaltney of Springfield, L.N. Gwaltney of Aurora, R.C. Gwaltney of Reedely, Calif.,
Mrs. Emma Rickman of Hurley, and Mrs. Minerva Watkins of Aurora. She is also
survived by 27 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was converted
and baptized into the Missionary Baptist church in 1931. But in later life she came into
the faith of the Holiness people. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday in the
Hurley High School conducted by Rev. Freddie McKnight of Elsey with burial in Wright
cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Gold, Harley G.

30 Jun 1903 - 1 Aug 1986

Services for Harley G. Gold, 83, Clever, were held August 5 in Union Ridge
Baptist Church with the Revs. Robert Russell and Arthur Hodges officiating. Burial was
in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Gold died August 1 in
his home following an illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of Old Christo
Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; three sons, Denny and
Charles, both of Peoria, Ill., and Stanley, Baldwin Park, Calif.; three daughters, Louise
Cook, Peoria, Ill., Helen Morris, Nixa and Shirley Hood, Highlandville; 19
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Gold, Hershel 1881 - 1 Jun 1965 CCR 3 Jun 1965 p1
Hershel Gold, 73, died Tuesday morning in the state sanitarium at Mt. Vernon
where he had been a patient for six weeks. Mr. Gold, a retired farmer, resided on Route 1,
Billings and is survived by two brothers, Ed, the Route 1 address and Jonathan,
Marionville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Union City Nazarene Church. The
Rev. Hurel J. Merriee will officiate and burial will be in White Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell.
Gold, Homer B. 2 Jul 1895 - 27 Jan 1966
Homer B. Gold, 70, Nixa, died Thursday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after an apparent heart attack. A native of the Billings community, Mr. Gold
had lived in Nixa since 1938. He was a member of Nixa Baptist Church and was a
retired farmer and carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Audie; a daughter, Mrs. Iva Lea
Meek, Nixa; two sons, Finis, former Nixa mayor, of the home, and Raymond, Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Tishie Mathews, Lamar, Colo., and Mrs. Ottie Utke, Billings; a brother,
Harley, of Clever; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel here. The Revs. Roscoe Harding and Kenneth Bandy will officiate and
burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of here. Note: this clipping from the collection of
Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of January 27, 1966 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Gold, Homer B. 2 Jul 1895 - 27 Jan 1966 CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Silas J. & Julia (Hale) Gold; married Audie E. Hair 28 Mar 1897 - 5 Jul
1976]
Homer B. Gold, 70, Nixa, died Thursday in Springfield after an apparent heart
attack. A native of the Billings community, Mr. Gold had lived in Nixa since 1938. He
was a member of Nixa Baptist church and was a retired farmer and carpenter. Surviving
are his wife, Audrie; a daughter, Mrs. Iva Lea Meek, Nixa; two sons, Finis of the home
and Raymond, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Tishie Matthews, Lamar, Colo. and Mrs. Ottie
Utke, Billings; a brother, Harley, Clever; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Nixa; The Revs. Roscoe Harding and Kenneth
Bandy officiated, and burial was in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa.
Gold, Lon 2 Oct 1893 - 9 Jun 1991 NN-E 13 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of James H. & Rozella M. (Garoutte) Gold; married Vesta J. Melton 12 Jan
1900 - 20 Jan 1983]

Lon Gold, 97, Billings, was found dead Sunday afternoon, June 9, 1991, in his
home, of an apparent heart attack. A well-known farmer and pioneer, he was a lifelong
resident of the Union City community. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vesta; and
three children, Everett, Albert and Bonnie. He is survived by four daughters, Anna Lea
Atkins, and her husband, Scottie, Billings, Zelda Jackson, and her husband, Lloyd,
Republic, Jessie Schwandt and her husband, Keith, Cassville, and Freida Gibson,
Republic; a son, Jim Gold, and his wife, Betty, Billings; a daughter-in-law, Wilma Gold,
Crane; two sisters, Joyce McFarland, Billings, and Ida Burkhardt, Springfield; 20
grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services will
be at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Victor
Horton officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation was from 7:30
to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Gold, Lucille Mae (Rapp) 30 Jul 1921 - 17 Jun 2005 SN-L 18 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Hattie (Williams) Rapp; married Sep 1940 Leaford Gold
who died 22 Nov 1994]
Lucille Mae Gold, Marionville, Missouri, daughter of Albert and Hattie
(Williams) Rapp, was born July 30, 1921, in Billings, Missouri, and departed this life
June 17, 2005, in Ozark Methodist Manor at the age of 83 years, 10 months and 17 days.
Lucille was a lifelong resident of the area. She was united in marriage to Leaford Gold in
September of 1940 and he preceded her in death November 22, 1994. Lucille was also
preceded in death by her parents; brother, Lloyd Rapp; and sister, Irene O'Neal. Before
retiring, Leaford and Lucille owned and operated a general store in the Bradfield
Community, north of Crane, for several years. Lucille was a member of Shiloh Southern
Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Ron and his wife, Susie of
Billings; one daughter, Deanna House and her husband, Jim of Billings; two brothers,
Eldon Rapp of Billings and Charley Rapp of Mt. Vernon; one sister, Thelma Bacher of
Kansas City, Missouri; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2005, in
Shiloh Southern Missionary Baptist Church, north of Crane, with burial in Crane
Community Cemetery, under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Mercy St. John's.
Gold, Parmella (Mitchell) 15 Feb 1877 - 20 Feb 1952 CCR 28 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Talla S. & Caroline Mitchell; married 3 Dec 1894 George W. Gold]
Mrs. Parmella Gold was born February 15, 1877 in Stone county, MO, the
daughter of Talla S. and Caroline Mitchell, and passed away at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Mada Merritt on route 2, Crane, MO on February 20, 1952. On December 3, 1894
she was united in marriage to George W. Gold and to the union were born 11 children.
Two sons preceded her in death in infancy and Mr. Gold passed away in March 1937.
Mrs. Gold was converted at an early age and had been a member of the Cross Roads
Church of the Nazarene for the past 20 years. Survivors include three sons, Floyd of
Waterford, CA, Howard of route 1, Aurora, and Rolla of Oakdale, CA; six daughters,
Mrs. Herbert Daum and Mrs. Bessie Robinson of Route 1, Clever, Mrs. Sarah Cooper of
Waterford, CA; Mrs. Lora Sissell of Aurora; Mrs. Ruth Markwick of San Diego, CA and

Mrs. Merritt in whose home she passed away; 23 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren; one half-sister, Mrs. Harvey Messenger of Flippin, AR; other relatives and
many friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Cross Roads church
south of Union City with Rev. Raymond Boyd officiating. Burial was in the White
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Gold, Pearlie M. (Logan) 1900 - 31 Jul 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
Mrs. Pearlie M. Gold, 67, of Billings, died Monday afternoon in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are one son, Clovis H., Billings; one
brothers, Lawrence Logan, Crane; one sister, Mrs. Verna Hooter, Billings; two
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in
the Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Frank Eaton and the Rev. Albert
Baumgartner officiating. Burial will be in White Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Gold, Timothy Allen 29 Jan 1965 - 13 Jan 2006 SN-L 15 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Roger & Janice (Maples) Gold; children’s mother Katrina Fairchild]
Timothy Allen Gold, age 40, of Nixa, passed away Friday, January 13, 2006,
from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born January 29, 1965, the son
of Roger and Janice (Maples) Gold. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1983. Tim
was employed by Procycle in Springfield and enjoyed camping, canoeing, riding his
motorcycle, and visiting with friends and family. Survivors include his son, Cody Gold,
Nixa; Cody's mother, Katrina Fairchild; a special stepdaughter, Kayla Spellman, Nixa;
his parents, Roger and Janice Gold, Nixa; a brother, Jamey Todd Gold, Crane;
grandmothers, Agnes Maples and Neta Gold, both of Crane; and a host of other relatives
and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, J.W. Maples and Floyd Gold.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 18, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with visitation following from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Memorial
contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Gold, Virgie Mae (Houser) 20 Aug 1896 - 18 Mar 1973
Mrs. Virgie Mae Gold, 76, Route 2, Crane, died Sunday morning at Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Gold was a lifelong resident of Stone
County and a member of Primitive Baptist Church in Hurley. She is survived by her
husband, Clarence; one daughter, Mrs. Louella Dulin, Crane; three sons, Ray, of Billings,
Dale, of Sandpoint, Idaho, and Billy Joe, of Baxter Springs, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Martha
Davis, Warsaw, Ind.; four brothers, J. G. Howser, South Gate, Calif., Alfred Howser and
D. C. Howser, both of Crane, and C. H. Howser, Branson; 10 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Union City Church of
the Nazarene with Elder Orie Wright officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery
south of Clever under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Gold, Virgil 10 Apr 1896 - 6 Jun 1967
Funeral services for Virgil Gold, 71, Route 1, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Union City Nazarene Church with the Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial will be

in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Gold died Tuesday
evening in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Gold, William "Willie" O'Neal 28 Nov 1980 - 2 Jul 2006 SN-L 5 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of William & Vera Gold]
William "Willie" O'Neal Gold, age 25, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July
2, 2006, at St. John's Hospital, following a sudden illness. He was born November 28,
1980, in Springfield. Willie attended grade school in Clever, and was a 1999 graduate of
Nixa High School. He was a member of Nixa First Assembly. Willie had been a bouncer
at Sir Gregory's, and had just received his C.D.L. license. He is survived by his mother,
Vera Gold of Nixa; his father, William Gold of Cameron, Missouri; a sister, Cher Lile
and husband, John, Fair Grove; his fiance, Ashley Day of Springfield; his niece and
nephew, Josie Lile and Colton Lile; one aunt, three uncles, several cousins and very close
friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Arvel and Ruby Blevins.
He loved spending time with his niece and nephew and enjoyed playing Texas Hold 'em
poker, as well as many outdoor activities. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 6, at Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa with the Pastor Don Blansit
officiating. Services are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A celebration
of his life will be held Thursday evening - for more information call 8600421.
Goman, Virginia J. (Jacobs) 5 Dec 1915 - Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? & Bertha (?) Jacobs; married Fred Goman 11 Dec 1914 - Aug 1974]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Virginia J. Goman, 61, Ozark, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. G. L. Thies officiating. Burial was in
National Cemetery. Mrs. Goman died at 2:57 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center in
Springfield after an illness of several weeks. She was a native of Chicago, Ill. and had
lived in Terra Bella, Calif. for several years before coming here in July of 1973. She
owned and operated the Red Geranium Antiques Shop the past two years and was a
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield. Survivors include a son,. Frederick
W. of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Jesslyn St. Clair, Poplar, Calif.; her mother, Mrs.
Bertha Jacobs, Porterville, Calif.; two brothers, Rev. Paul Jacobs, Belmont, Calif. and
Richard Jacobs, Huntley, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Edith Ewert, Rockford, Ill. and three
grandchildren.
Gonce, Ida Lucinda (Tennis) Holstein King 27 Feb 1874 - 13 Oct 1955 CCR 20 Oct
1955 p3
Ida Lucinda Tennis was born February 27, 1874 near Ozark, the daughter of Wills
and Nancy Tennis. She was first united in marriage to David Holstein and to this union
nine children were born. Mr. Holstein passed away Sept. 16, 1912, and four children also
preceded her in death, Noah at the age of 15, Harley at the age of 81 years, 7 months and
infancy [sic]. She was later married to Nim King and Jim Gonce, both having preceded
her in death. Mrs. Gonce was converted and united with the Selmore Baptist Church 40
years ago. She entered into rest at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Louis Moore near
Highlandville on October 13, 1955 at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 16 days.
Survivors in addition to Mrs. Moore include two daughters, Mrs. William Penniman of

Highlandville and Mrs. Lester Hammond of Wenatchee, Wash.; two sons, Jim and David
Holstein, both of Nixa; 23 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, Dick
Tennis of California; one sister, Miss Hattie Tennis of Ozark. Funeral services were held
Saturday, Oct. 15, 1955 in the Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa.
Gonce, Lonnie L.
1907 - 9 Jun 1968 CCR 20 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Carl A. & Mary M. (Sanders) Gonce]
Lonnie L. Gonce, 60 of 126 1/2 South Malcolm Ave., Ontario, Calif.., died
Sunday, June 9, at his home. A retired construction worker, Mr. Gonce was a native of
the Highlandville community. He was a well-known semi-pro baseball player in this area
before moving to California 30 years ago. Survivors include two sons, Roy of Upland,
Calif. and Everett E. of Sylmar, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Austin Abernathy of Hemet,
Calif., and Mrs. R. E. Melton of Ontario; one brother, Roy Gonce of West Covina, Calif.
and two grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Stone Funeral Home,
Ontario, and entombment was in Bellevue Mausoleum there.
Gonce, Ray L., S/Sgt. 8 Jun 1935 - 19 Oct 1966 CCR 20 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Lonnie & Beulah Opal (Little) Gonce]
S/Sgt. Ray Gonce, 32, wounded Sept. 15 in Vietnam, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, in
San Diego Naval Hospital. He was a veteran of 11 years service in the United States
Marines. Reared at Highlandville, he was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his father, Lonnie Gonce of Ontario, Calif.; his mother, Mrs. Opal
Walker of Highlandville and two brothers, Roy and Everett, both of state of California.
The body is being flown here, and funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark.
AND
Gonce, Ray L., S/Sgt. 8 Jun 1935 - 19 Oct 1966
CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
Funeral services for S/Sgt. Ray L. Gonce, 32, Highlandville, who died Oct. 19 in
San Diego Naval Hospitla of injuries suffered in combat in Viet Nam, Sept. 15, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating .
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Sgt. Gonce, a member of the Highlandville
Baptist Church, was an 11-year veteran with the Marine Corps.
Gonzales, Alfredo 17 Feb 1914 - 10 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Jose A. & Florinda Gonzales; married Martha Bazaar 10 Sep 1915 - 31
Dec 2002]
Alfredo Gonzales, 75, of Ozark, died at 10:30 a.m. June 10 in his home following
a short illness. Prayer services for Mr. Gonzales were held June 13 in the Adams Funeral
Chapel, Ozark. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. June 14 at St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, with Fr. Ed Eftink officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery. Mr. Gonzales was born Feb. 17, 1914 in Rio Grande, Texas, the son of Jose A.
and Florinda Gonzales. He had lived in Ozark for a short time. He was a farmer and a
member of the Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Martha, of the home; three sons,
Alfredo Gonzales, Jr., of Yermo, California; Armando Gonzales, Hobbs, New Mexico,

and Alfonso Gonzales, Ozark; one daughter, Florestella "Laura" Arps, Springfield; two
brothers, Arturo Gonzales, Alamo, Texas, and Armerico Gonzales, Pharr, Texas; three
sisters, Hilda Garza, Alamo, Texas, Josefina Walz, Ashland, Ohio, and Elva Thomas,
Fort Worth, Texas; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Gonzales, Hosea 31 Jul 1902 - 18 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of William & Anna Gonzales; married Princess]
Hosea Gonzales, 86, of Ozark, died at 8:25 a.m. Jan. 18 at Springfield
Community Hospital following a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Gonzales were
held Jan. 21 at the Oddfellows' Cemetery in Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings
officiating. Burial was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Born July 31,
1902 in Santa Fe, New Mexico to William and Anna Gonzales, he spent most of his life
working and performing in rodeos across the United States. He married his wife,
Princess, in the early 1920s; she preceded him in death in 1986. Mr. Gonzales has no
survivors.
Gonzales, Martha (Bazzar) 10 Sep 1915 - 31 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Baltazar & Wenseslada Bazzar; married Alfredo Gonzales 17 Feb
1914 - 10 Jun 1989]
Martha Gonzales, 87, Springfield, a homemaker, died at 6:10 p.m. Tuesday,
December 31, 2002 in Doctor’s Hospital. Martha was born Sept. 10, 1915 in Texas. She
is survived by four children, Alfredo Gonzales of California, Armando Gonzales of New
Mexico, Alfonso Gonzales of Ozark, MO, and Laura Arps of Springfield, MO; 15
grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Baltazar and Wenseslada Bazzar; her husband, Alfred; and one brother and sister.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2003 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church
with burial in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
January 3, 2003.
Gooch, Carl E. 5 Apr 1920 - Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: married Wanda]
Carl E. Gooch, 55, East Wenatchee, Wash. formerly of Springfield, died early
Friday morning in a Wenatchee hospital after a four-month illness. Survivors include his
wife, Wanda; three sons, Card Edward of Wenatchee, and Darrell Wayne and George
Franklin, both of East Wenatchee; a daughter, Mrs. Carol S. Conley, Mountlake Terrace,
Wash.; two brothers, Fred of Rogersville and Donald of Springfield; five sisters, Mrs.
Stella Myers, Kansas City, Mrs. Bertie Holdeman, Rogersville and Mrs. Versa Carr, Mrs.
Dorothy Vaughn and Mrs. Hazel Vaughn, all of Springfield and six grandchildren.
Services were at Telford’s Chapel of the Valley in Wenatchee Monday at 2 p.m. with the
Rev. Curtis Miller officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Park, East
Wenatchee.
Gooch, Cora A. (McConnell) 9 Feb 1884 - 24 Jul 1967 CCR 27 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Wright & Mary Frances (McCafferty) McConnell; married
Elvert B. Gooch Dec 1883 - 8 Jan 1954]

Mrs. Cora A. Gooch, 83, Nixa, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home in Ozark. A lifelong resident of Nixa, Mrs. Gooch was a member of the First
Christian Church there. Survivors include: one son, Fount, of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs.
Rena Gideon, of Springfield and Mrs. Maxine Tainter of Nixa; two brothers, Hobart and
Seymour McConnell, both of Nixa; four sisters, Mrs. Dora Moore, Miss Lucy McConnell
and Mrs. Artie Inman, all of Nixa and Mrs. Myrtle Keltner of Springfield and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Gooch, Elvert B. 1883 - 8 Jan 1954 CCR 14 Jan 1954 p5
Funeral services for Elvert B. Gooch, 70, who died at his home on Route 1, Nixa,
on Friday, January 8, were held Sunday in the McConnell Chapel with the Reverend J.
Edward Daugherty of Galena officiating. Burial under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Cora McConnell Gooch of the home,
one son, Fount Gooch of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Painter of Springfield and
Mrs. Rena Gideon of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Suede Hedgpeth and Mrs. Crete
McConnell, both of Nixa and Mrs. Kate Nagel of Springfield and five grandchildren. He
had been a member of the Christian Church since 1908.
Gooch, Helen G. (Little) 5 Dec 1922 - 15 Jan 2004 SN-L 16 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Martin J. & Willie (Davis) Little; married Jerome Gooch]
Helen G. Gooch, 81, Springfield, passed from this life Jan. 15, 2004, in James
River Care Center at 6:58 a.m. The daughter of Martin and Willie Davis, she was born in
Clever, Mo., Dec. 5, 1922. Helen was a longtime member of the East Sunshine Church of
Christ in Springfield. A former employee of Lily Tulip, she retired after 32 years as
Assistant Industrial Relations Director. Helen was preceded in death by her husband,
Jerome Gooch; two brothers, Leo and Wade Little; and two sisters, Filettes Maples and
Verneil Cassady. She is survived by one son, Larry and his wife, Kay Gooch, Springfield;
two grandchildren, Ginger and Scott Gooch; three sisters, Zola Pearce, Norma
Wintermantel and June Sullins, all of Springfield; and two brothers-in-law, Pat and
Charlie Gooch. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South with Stanley Maiden officiating. A visitation will follow the service in the funeral
home. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004.
Memorials are suggested to the charity or church of the donor's choice.
Gooch, Howard H. 12 Nov 1893 - 17 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Grant Allen & Anna Louisa (Bingham) Gooch; married Eva]
Howard H. Gooch, 94, of Ozark, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Cox were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with Dr. T.T. Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mr.
Gooch was born Nov. 12, 1893, to the marriage of Grant Allen Gooch and Anna Louisa
(Bingham) Gooch. Mr. Gooch was a retired dairy farmer and a lifelong resident of
Christian County, residing at his rural farm home all of his life. He was a member of the
Christadelphian faith. Mr. Gooch's survivors include his wife, Eva, of the home; a
daughter, Mrs. Hazel M. Melton, Ozark; a granddaughter; Mary K. Behrens, Ozark; and

two greatgrandchildren, Dr. Hollis Kay Bell, Baltimore, Maryland, and Brad Behrens,
Ozark.
Gooch, John D. 24 Feb 1949 - 6 Dec 2003 SN-L 10 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Lowry Fount & Wilma Jane (Stoneman) Gooch; married 23 Mar 1980
Shelia]
SFC John D. Gooch Our husband, our Dad, our son, our brother, our Poppy, went
Home Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, to be with his family in Heaven. Although it's so hard to
lose him, we know that he will be walking the streets of gold. John was born Feb. 24,
1949, to Fount and Wilma Jane (Stoneman) Gooch. He attended and graduated from Nixa
High School. After graduation, he joined the Army and served from 1967 to 1970.
Following this, he came home and worked 17 years with the Frisco-Burlington Northern
Railroad. John then pursued his career in the military. He was currently with the 4204th
U.S. Army Hospital in Topeka, Kan., where he was the PSNCO for the unit. John's
military career served 23 years of active duty. On March 23, 1980, John married his wife,
Shelia. John not only acquired his wife, but five children whom he loved, raised and
thought of as his own. In 1980, his son Jonathan Todd Gooch was born, and now he
thought his family was complete. He was preceded in death by his son, Douglas Earl
Barton in 1995, and his father, Fount Gooch in 2002. John is survived by his wife, Shelia,
and his granddaughter, Abbey, the apple of his eye, both of the home. Additional
survivors include his mother, Wilma Jane Gooch, Nixa; a son and daughter-in-law, David
and Carrie Barton, Springfield; a daughter, Deanna Barton, Springfield; a son, Jody
Barton, Springfield; a son, Jamie Skidmore and his significant other, Missy Lutz,
Springfield; and his son, Jonathan Gooch and fiancee Kelly Price, Springfield;
grandchildren, whom he loved and never stopped talking about, Ashlee and Joshua
Barton, Daniel and Andrea Barton, and Austin Skidmore; a brother and his wife, Darl and
Joyce Gooch, Springfield; nephews Stephen and Chris Gooch and families; several
brothers and sisters-in-law; as well as many friends who were family through his service
in the military, including a special friend, of whom he thought the world, Art Gonzales.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Funeral services are 3
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2003, in the funeral home with full military honors. Burial will
be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Gooch, Lowry Fount 27 Dec 1910 - 1 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Elvert B. & Cora (McConnell) Gooch; married 25 Jan 1943 Wilma Jane
Stoneman]
L.F. Gooch, age 91, of Nixa, passed away at 8:56 p.m., December 1, 2002 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. Fount was born December 27, 1910 in Christian County
to Elvert B. and Cora McConnell Gooch. He was married January 25, 1943 to Wilma
Jane Stoneman. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Employment history includes
Consolidated Vultee Air Defense Factory in Downey, California during WWII; general
carpentry; and retirement at 80 years of age after 25 years as a deputy assessor of
Christian County. He was also an avid baseball fan and for many years umpired with the
M.S.H.S.A.A. His parents; a brother, Clester Gooch; and a sister, Rena Gooch-Gideon,
preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Jane; two sons and their wives,
Darl and Joyce Gooch, and John and Shelia Gooch, all of Springfield; three

grandchildren, Steven Gooch and his wife Terri, Chris Gooch and fiancée Amanda
Wood, and Jonathan Gooch; three great-grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua and Hannah
Gooch; a sister, Maxine Painter of Nixa; several nieces, nephews and friends; and his
extended family, Jamie Skidmore, David, Deanna and Jody Barton, Ashley, Joshua and
Abbey Barton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2002 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Joseph Fahl and Charley Payne officiating. Burial will
follow in Patterson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the
funeral home. Dad, always in our minds, forever in our hearts, eternally with our Lord,
Jesus Christ. –Amen. Springfield News-Leader, December 4, 2002.
Gooch, Mary Eva (Wisner) 15 Oct 1893 - 2 Oct 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of Rufus E. & Mahala E. “Hallie” (Goddard) Wisner; married 20 Nov
1915 Howard H. Gooch 12 Nov 1893 - 17 Apr 1988]
Mary Eva Gooch, 95, of Ozark, died Monday afternoon at Riverview Manor,
Ozark. A lifelong resident of this area, she was a homemaker and a member of the
Christadelphian Church. Graveside services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Hazelwood
Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Burroughs officiating. Burial will be under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include one daughter, Hazel Maxine Melton,
of Ozark; one sister, Myrtle McConnell, of Ozark; one grandchild, Mary K. Behrens, of
Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Dr. Hollis Bell, of Baltimore, Md., and Brad Behrens, of
Ozark; one great-great-grandson, Conrad Bell V, of Baltimore; and nieces and nephews.
Gooch, Ollie Mae
1899 - 24 Mar 1969 CCR 27 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: married Fred M. Gooch 1899 - 1966]
Mrs. Ollie Mae Gooch, 68, Rogersville, died at 10:53 p.m. Sunday in BurgeProtestant Hospital after a short illness. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Lewis
Meyers, Overland Park. Kan., Mrs. Lawrence Carr, Mrs. Bobby Vaughn, Mrs. Ben
Vaughn, Mrs. Minnie Carr, and Mrs. Harold Holdeman, all of Springfield; three sons.
Freddie Gooch, Springfield, Don, Rogersville, and Carl, Wenatchee, Wash.; four half
brothers, Charles, Ray and J. P. Pendergrass, all of Springfield and Jim, Seymour; two
half-sisters, Mrs. Love Compton and Mrs. Crystal Compton, both of Springfield; 27
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
near Ozark.
Good, Dorothy A. 13 Jun 1921 - 11 Feb 2005
SN-L 12 Feb 2004
Dorothy A. Good, age 83, Ozark, passed away on Friday. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial in Chadwick Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Good, Harvey L. 10 May 1899 - 6 Nov 1994 OH 9 Nov 1994
[Note: Son of George & Hattie (Appleby) Good; married first ? ? ; married 6 Dec 1971
Dorothy (Newberry) DeWitt
Harvey L. Good, 95, Ozark, died Sunday, Nov. 6, 1994 at Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born May 10, 1899 in Delaware, Iowa, the son of George and Hattie
Appleby Good. A retired restaurant owner, he lived in Forsyth before moving to Ozark.

On Dec. 6, 1971, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Newberry DeWitt. He attended
Full Gospel Church of Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Good; two daughters,
Christy Mandrell and Delma McDonald, both of Denver, Colo.; eight step-children; and
several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services will
be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating.
Goode, George L. 24 Nov 1915 - 16 Oct 2004 SN-L 19 Oct 2004
George L. Goode, age 88, of Ozark, Mo., formerly a long time resident of Mt.
Grove, Mo., died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004, in his home. He was a retired
rural mail carrier and a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. Memorial services
will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn South Funeral Home,
with cremation and burial at a later date.
Goodall, Barbara Virginia (Cummings) 6 Nov 1932 - 11 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & ? (?) Cummings; married Herschel Goodall]
WALNUT SHADE - Services for Mrs. Virginia Goodall, 44, Walnut Shade, were
at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Charles Shockley officiating.
Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery. Mrs. Goodall died at 3:08 a.m. in Cox Medical
Center after a long illness. She was a native of Pryor, Okla, and had lived in Walnut
Shade since 1947. Survivors include her husband, Herschel; two daughters, Mrs.
Cathleen Holt, Ozark, Miss Cynthia Goodall of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Cummings, Walnut Shade; four brothers, C. W. Cummings, Butterfield, Jerald
Cummings, Ozark, Bennie Cummings, Treece, Kan, and Perry Cummings, Branson.
Goodall, Hershel Leroy 18 Feb 1933 - 9 Sept 2003 CCH-N 24 Sept 2003
[Note: Son of Bonnie Theodore & Flora (Alms) Goodall; married Blanche]
Hershel Leroy Goodall, 70, Ozark, died Sept. 9, 2003, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 18, 1933, in Walnut Shade, the son of
Bonnie Theodore and Flora (Alms) Goodall. Goodall spent most of his life as a farmer
and a mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Blanche; two daughters, Cathy Holt and
husband Mike, Ozark, and Cindy Goodall, Oklahoma; six step-children, Diane Palmer
and husband David, Portland, Maine, Danny McCoy and wife Jonnie, Sparta, Donnie
McCoy and wife Debbie, and Doug McCoy, all of Springfield, Darrell McCoy, Ozark,
and Melissa Humble, Perry, Kan.; 11 grandchildren, Johnny, Jennifer, Lacey, Whitney,
Chris, Dani Jo, Chad, Carol, Katlin, Bailey and Kaleb; and three great-grandchildren,
Madilyn, Kayden and Zach. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife,
Virginia Goodall; step-son, Sammy Dean McCoy; two brothers, Sonny and Bill Goodall;
and two sisters, Betty Patton and Wanda Centers. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m.,
Sept. 13, in Walnut Shade Cemetery, with the Rev. Bob Long officiating. Arrangements
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Goodall, Jesse L. “Bill” 22 May 1925 - 30 May 1975 OH 5 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Bonnie Theodore & Flora (Alms) Goodall; married Dorothy Roberts]
SPOKANE - Jesse L. “Bill” Goodall, 56, Spokane, died at 4:02 a.m. today in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a Spokane resident for most of

his life. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; a son, Lynn of Spokane; two daughters, Mrs.
Linda David, Reeds Spring and Sally Ann of the home; three brothers, Herschel, Glen
and Dale, all of Walnut Shade; five sisters, Mrs. Pearl Malone, Grandview, Mrs. Wanda
Centers, Rockaway Beach and Mrs. Betty Patten, Mrs. Jackie Lane and Miss Marthelia
Goodall, all of Branson and five grandchildren. Arrangements were under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
AND
Goodall, Jesse L. “Bill” 22 May 1925 - 30 May 1975 OH 12 Jun 1975 p11
We wish to thank all the friends and relatives for their help and kindness they
rendered during the death of Bill Goodall, also Harris Funeral Home. Dorothy Goodall
and Family.
Goodall, Paul 7 May 1907 - Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7
WALNUT SHADE - Services for Paul Goodall, 69, Walnut Shade, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Whelchel Chapel in Branson with burial in Walnut Shade Cemetery. The
family was in the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Goodall died at 9:15 p.m.
Wednesday in Chastain Nursing Home, Buffalo after a long illness. Survivors include his
wife, Eva; six sons, Jessie of Garden City, Kan., Wayne and Leroy, both of Marietta, Ga.,
Rusty of Omaha., Neb. and Ricky of Walnut Shade; four daughters, Mrs. Jewel
Schwyhart, Cedar Creek, Mrs. Linda Cummings, Walnut Shade and Vera and Wanda,
both of the home and 10 grandchildren.
Goodart, Michael C. 4 Feb 1953 - Apr 1980
Services for Michael C. Goodart, 27, of 3343 S. Franklin, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday in South National Church of Christ with Prentice Meador officiating. Burial
will be in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Battlefield South. Mr.
Goodart died shortly before midnight Monday at the scene of an automobile accident
near Seymour. Mr. Goodart was a technical engineer at KOLR-TV here and a member of
the IBEW electronics union. He was a member of the South National Church of Christ.
(He also attended Nixa School for a few years). Survivors include his wife, Jan; three
daughters, Cheri Lyn, Michelle and Jennifer, all of the home; one son, Michael Fr., of the
home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Goodart, Milam, TX; two brothers, Brad and
Tracy, both of Milam TX; his grandparents, Mrs. Almeada Goodart, Joplin and Homer
Tedder, also of Joplin. Memorial contributions may be made through the South National
Church of Christ to the Michael Goodart Memorial Fund. Contributed by Marcia
Haworth & Becky Schimek.
Goode, George L. 1916 - 16 Oct 2004 SN-L 19 Oct 2004
George L. Goode, age 88, of Ozark, Mo., formerly a long time resident of Mt.
Grove, Mo., died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2004, in his home. He was a retired
rural mail carrier and a U.S. Army Air Corp veteran of World War II. Memorial services
will be on Wednesday, October 20, 2004, at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn South Funeral Home,
with cremation and burial at a later date.
Goodfellow, Mary Katherine (Stripling) 21 Sep 1933 - 18 May 1989 NN-E 25 May
1989

[Note: Daughter of Solomon & Ester Stripling; married Jerry Goodfellow]
Mary Katherine Goodfellow, 55, of Fulton, died May 18 at the University of
Missouri-Columbia Hospital. Services for Mrs. Goodfellow were held May 21 in the
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ted Petts officiating. Burial was in Chastain
Cemetery, Nixa. Mrs. Goodfellow was born Sept. 21, 1933 to Solomon and Ester
Stripling in Oklahoma. Surviving are her husband, Jerry; sons James Roberts, Richmond,
Bruce Roberts and Charles Rogers, both of Kansas City; daughters Mary Strutton and
Carol Gillette, both of Richmond, and Jane Thomas, Kansas City; a brother Edwin
Stripling, Blue Springs; a sister, Evelyn Horn, Nixa; and 15 grandchildren.
Goodman, Juanita (Inman) Cannon 3 May 1940 - 3 Sep 1998 CCH-N 16 Sep 1998
[Note: Daughter of Burnice & Velma (Davis) Inman;]
Juanita Inman Goodman, age 58, of Springfield, died Thursday, September 3, in
Cox Medical Center South. She was born May 3, 1940 in Rogersville, and was the
daughter of Burnice and Velma Davis Inman. Juanita was a member of Baptist Temple
Church, Springfield, and a member of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: her parents of
Springfield; two children, Steve Cannon and his wife, Sherry Kansas City, Kansas, and
Gary Cannon, Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Christina Cannon, Lake Havasu City,
Arizona, Ashley Cannon and Matthew Cannon, Kansas City, Kansas; a brother, Billy Joe
Inman and his wife, Othenia, Sparta; a sister Helen Fortner and her husband Larry,
Pleasant Hope; a sister-in-law, Bessie Inman, Rogersville; a special friend, Ivone Carnes,
Rogersville; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Earl
Cannon, and a brother Bobby Inman. Funeral services were Sunday, September 6, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Goodridge, Blanche Reba (Jones) Cox 5 Feb 1909 - 19 Aug 2002 CCH-N 25 Sep
2002
[Note: Daughter of William Jesse & Emma (Willhite) Jones; granddaughter of James
Robert & Annie Malinda (Coker) Jones; married 9 Sep 1923 William Almous Cox; 15
Jan 1903 - 31 Jan 1967; married second Roy Goodridge ]
Blanche Reba Cox Goodridge died Aug. 19, 2002, at Watsonville Community
Hospital, Watsonville, Calif., after a lengthy illness. She was 93. A native of Nixa, she
had lived in the Pajaro Valley since 1943. She worked for Western Frozen Foods for 20
years before retiring. She enjoyed quilting and attended Las Lomas Baptist Church. She
is survived by her sons Lendville Cox, San Jose, Calif., William Cox, Las Lomas, Calif.
and Herb Cox, Salinas, Calif.; sisters Mabel Crumply, Modesto, Calif. and Gertrude
Hankins, Oakland, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and three greatgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Cox, and
her second husband, Roy Goodridge. Funeral services were held at Mehl's Colonial
Chapel with burial at Pajaro Valley Memorial Park.
Goodwin, Cheriot Edith (Meyer) 25 Nov 1918 - 29 May 2006 SN-L 30 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles Paul & Jessie Edith (Miller) Meyer; married 20 Jul 1939 Paul
Bryan Goodwin]
Cheriot Edith Goodwin, age 87, of Highlandville, passed away Monday, May 29,
2006, at home. She was born November 25, 1918, in Okarche, Oklahoma, the daughter of

Charles Paul Meyer and Jessie Edith (Miller) Meyer. On July 20, 1939, she was united in
marriage to Paul Bryan Goodwin. Mrs. Goodwin was a homemaker. She enjoyed
canning, crocheting, reading and her flowers. She was devoted to her family. Survivors
include three daughters, Edith Flippo, Highlandville, Elizabeth "Betty" Bartlett and
husband, Fred, Redfield, Arkansas, and Judy Bates and husband, Dempsey, Wichita,
Kansas; three sons, Paul Goodwin, Jr., and wife, Sharon Kay, Sparta, Robert Goodwin
and wife, Ramona, Springfield and Lloyd Y. Goodwin, Elkhead; 12 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a son,
William Franklin Goodwin; three brothers, Leroy Meyer, Clarence Meyer and Henry
Sanford Meyer; a sister, Alice Stephens; three brothers-in-law, Robert "Bob" Sikes,
Kenny Gaug, and Willard Stephens; a grandson, Wesley Bryan Goodwin; and a daughterin-law, Shirley Goodwin. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 2, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home.
Goodwin, Paul Bryan, Sr. 20 Apr 1914 - 16 Sep 1999 CCH-N 29 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Lloyd J. & Lavada (Davidson) Goodwin; married 20 Jul 1939 Cheriot
Edith Meyer 25 Nov 1918 - 29 May 2006]
Paul Bryan Goodwin, Sr., 85, Highlandville, passed away Thursday morning,
Sept. 16, 1999 at his home in Highlandville. Paul was born Monday, April 20, 1914 in
Siloam Springs, Ark., the son of Lloyd J. and Lavada (Davidson) Goodwin. On July 20,
1939, Paul married Cheriot Meyer in Fayetteville, Ark. Last July, they celebrated 60
years of marriage. Paul lived in Christian County since 1950, moving here from Kansas.
He was a retired builder and farmer, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time
with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, William Franklin; his
sister, Birdie; and a brother, Lloyd Yeull. Paul is survived by his wife, Cheriot; of the
home; three daughters, Edith Flippo, Highlandville; Elizabeth "Betty" P. Bartlett and her
husband, Fred, Sr., Redfield, Ark.; and Judy N. Bates and her husband, Dempsey, of
Wichita, Kan.; three sons, Paul Goodwin, Jr., and his wife, Sharon Kay; Robert L.
Goodwin and his wife , Ramona, all of Sparta; and Lloyd E. Goodwin, Bruner; a sister,
Gloria Daugherty, Gardner, Kan.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; three
sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, nieces and nephews, and two special fishing buddies.
Funeral services were Sept. 19, 1999 in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo,
Burial followed at Highlandville Cemetery under the care of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home.
Goodwin, Ralph A. 25 Jun 1904 - Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: Son of ? & Janie (?) Goodwin; married Chloe]
Ralph A. Goodwin, 70 of 320 North Park, died at 6 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. A resident of Springfield for 53 years, he was a member of
West and Lincoln Church of Christ. He was a veterinarian for several years with Carter’s
Small Animal Hospital and later worked for the Springfield health department until his
retirement. Survivors include his wife, Chloe; a son, Nathan of 3304 South Allenwood; a
daughter, Mrs. Mary Harper, Route 2, Rogersville; his mother, Mrs. Janie Goodwin, Fair

Grove; a sister, Mrs. Viola Mae Beutler, 1450 Holiday; seven brothers, Floyd, Richard,
Claude, Charles and Clarence all of Springfield and June and Hubert of Fair Grove and
three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Funeral
Home with Oscar Ellison officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery, southwest of
Springfield.
Goodwin, Ricky 1 Jul 1957 - 27 Sep 1979 OH 4 Oct 1979 p2
Services for Ricky Goodwin, 22, Springfield, were held last Saturday in
Greenlawn North. The body was cremated. Mr. Goodwin died last Thursday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. Among those surviving were two sisters, Mrs. Hilda
Crews, Rogersville and Mrs. Linda Rinker, Ozark and a half-brother, Don, Nixa.
Goodwin, Shirley Ann (Orick) 12 Jun 1952 – 11 Nov 1994 CCH-N 16 Nov 1994
Shirley Ann Orick Goodwin, 42, Sparta, died Friday, Nov. 11 , 1994, in Cox
Medical Center South, following a short illness. She was born June 12, 1952, in
Sandusky, Ohio, the daughter of Clyde and Faye Maggard Orick. She was a 1971
graduate of Ava High School, On December : 27 1971, she was united in marriage to
Robert Lee Goodwin. She was an employee of Third Sportswear, Ozark. Survivors
include: her husband, Robert L. "Bob" Goodwin; a son, Bryan Goodwin, of the home,
her parents, Clyde and Faye Orick, Oldfield; three brothers, Rev. James Orick and
Charlie Orick, both of Oldfield, and Doug Orick, Fort Gibson, Okla.; two Kathy Lunday,
Sparta, and Chris Lakey, Bruner; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Goodwin Sr., Highlandville; seven nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were
Sunday, Nov. 13, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery; near Oldfield.
Goodwin, Wesley Bryan 20 Oct 1972 - 16 Jun 2004 SN-L 16 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Robert Lee & Shirley Ann (Orick) Goodwin]
Wesley "Bryan" Goodwin was born in Knob Noster, Mo., on Oct. 20, 1972, the
son of Robert and Shirley (Orick) Goodwin. Bryan was a 1991 graduate of Sparta High
School. On June 16, 2004, after a long battle with cancer, Bryan went home to be with
Our Lord. Bryan was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley Goodwin; his grandma,
Faye Orick; and granddad, Paul Goodwin, Sr. Survivors grateful to have shared this life
with Bryan include his dad, Robert Goodwin; special mom, Ramona Goodwin; a brother,
Jim Wilson and his family; a sister, Angela Wilson and her family; granddad, Clyde
Orick; grandma, Cheriot Goodwin; two nephews; one niece; many aunts and uncles;
family and friends; and "special" buddies. His spirit was like a rainbow after a storm. A
rainbow so beautiful it made everyone's life bright just by being with him. When we
remember Bryan, we should let our spirits be bright once again, because when we
remember Bryan, we are with him once again. Although it is difficult to let Bryan go, we
know there are no permanent goodbyes, just simply a gesture of, "I will see you on the
other side." Bryan is gone but will never be forgotten. His love for life, family and friends
will be our heavenly sent inspiration until the end. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, June 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James Orick officiating.
Burial will follow in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.

today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
AND
Goodwin, Wesley Bryan 20 Oct 1972 - 16 Jun 2004 CCH-N 23 Jun 2004
Wesley "Bryan" Goodwin was born in Knob Noster, Mo., on October 20, 1972 the son of
Robert and Shirley (Orick) Goodwin. Bryan was a 1991 graduate of Sparta High School.
On June 16, 2004, after a long battle with cancer, Bryan died. Bryan was preceded in
death by his mother Shirley Goodwin, his grandma Faye Orick, and granddad Paul
Goodwin, Sr. Survivors grateful to have shared this life with Bryan, include: His dad
Robert Goodwin; special mom Ramona Goodwin; a brother, Jim Wilson and his family; a
sister, Angela Wilson and her family; granddad, Clyde Orick, grandma Cheriot Goodwin;
two nephews; one niece; many aunts and uncles; family and friends and "special"
buddies. His spirit was like a rainbow after a storm A rainbow so beautiful it made
everyone s life bright just by being with him When we remember Bryan, we should let
our spirits be bright once again, because when we remember Bryan, we are with him
once again. Although it is difficult to let Bryan go, we know there are no permanent
goodbyes, just simply a gesture of, "1 will see you on the other side". Bryan is gone but
will never be forgotten. His love for life, family and friends will be our heavenly sent
inspiration until the end. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Goodwin, William F. “Bill”, Sp4 23 Nov 1948 - 7 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p1
Sp4 Bill Goodwin
Highlandville Man Killed in Action in South Vietnam
The war in South Vietnam has calimed the life of a Highlandville man, Sp4
William F. “Bill” Goodwin, 20, son of Mr.s anf Mrs. Paul B. Goodwin, who was killed in
action last Friday near the Demilitarized Zone. The family was notficed of the death by
Maj. Tottti, an ROTC instructor at Southwest Missouri State College at Springfield.
Young Goodwun entered the armed forces in September 1966, and prior to that was
employed by Meller’s Photo Lab, Springfield. He moved with his parents from Bucyrus,
Kan. in 1950, attended Highlandville grade school, graduated from Spokane High School
in 1966, and was a member of First Central Baptist church southeast of Highlandville.
Also surviving are three brothers, Paul B. Goodwin, Jr. of the home, Robert Goodwin and
Lloyd Goodwin, both of Springfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Edith Flippo, Mrs. Judy
Davis, both of Springfield and Mrs. Elizabeth Bartlett, Elizabeth Park, Kan.
Arrangements are under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
AND
Goodwin, William F. “Bill” 23 Nov 1948 - 7 Mar 1969 CCR 20 Mar 1969 p8
Funeral services for Sp4 William F. “Bill” Goodwin, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul
B. Goodwin of Highlandville, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Spokane High School
Auditorium with the Revs. Donald Mabe and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery with full military rites by a detachment from Fort Leonard
Wood. Young Goodwin was killed near the DMZ in Vietnam Friday, March 7.
Goodwyn, Martha Ellen

1888 - 8 Mar 1970 CCR 19 Mar 1970 p8

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ellen Goodwyn, 81 of Ava, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with Brother James Baysinger and the Rev..
John Holmes officiating. Burial was in Wasola Cemetery. Mrs. Goodwyn died at 1:45
p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield.
Goos, Irene (Van Houten) 21 Dec 1915 - 13 Sep 2004 CCH-N 22 Sep 2004
Irene Goos, daughter of Harry Chester Van Houten and Faye C. Abbott Van
Houten was born on Dec. 21, 1915 in Taylor, Neb. and died on Sept. 13, 2004 in Heart of
the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Mo. at the age of 88 years, 8 months and 22 days. Irene
was a resident of Ava since 1991 moving from Tonganoxie, Kan., where she and her
husband, Ralph, retired. On Aug. 23, 1936 Irene and Ralph Allen Goos were united in
marriage in Thedford, Neb. and to this union seven children were born. Irene was a
retired Postal Clerk and had also taught school in Nebraska for five years. Irene was a
member of the Tonganoxie United Methodist Church and attended church locally with
her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed singing in the choir and playing the piano.
Irene delighted in making homemade cinnamon rolls for her family and she also liked to
sew. She loved to be with her family and all her grandchildren and great grand-kids.She
was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John C. Van Houten.Her survivors
include seven children and their spouses; Carl and Mary Goos, Ava, Mo.; Pete and Anna
Goos, Lee's Summit, Mo.; Patty and Russell Heatherly, Ozark, Mo.; Sally Jo and Roy
Murphy, Shreveport, Louis.; Judy and Jerry Fleer, San Diego, Cal.; Donita and Bob
Moore, Muskogee, Okla. and Paul and Debbie Goos, Tonganoxie, Kan., twenty
grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and a host of
other relatives and friends.Services were Friday, Sept. 17, 2004, 10 a.m. at Clinkingbeard
Chapel, Ava, Mo. Interment was in the Ava Cemetery, Ava, Mo. Visitation was Thursday
from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. Memorials can be made to the
Alzheimer's Association or Gideons International.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Gordeuk, Lorraine S. 1954 - 10 Sep 1974 OH 19 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: no legible tombstone
OZARK - Funeral services for Miss Lorraine S. Gordeuk, 20, Milford, N. J. was
at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel here with Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in
the Richwood Cemetery near here. Miss Gordeuk was killed in an auto accident about 3
a.m. Tuesday in Holland Township, N. J.
Gordon, Thomas Lester
7 Apr 1933 - 25 Apr 1968
Funeral services for Thomas Lester Gordon, 35, of 810 North Lexington, who
died Thursday from an apparent heart attack, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Chapel of
the Ozarks. The Rev. W. L. Murdaugh will officiate with burial in Wise Hill Cemetery
near Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 28 April 1968, in the margin.
Gorman, Lunda F. (Johnson) 1880 - 19 Sep 1954

CCR 16 Sep 1954 p 4

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Sapulpa, Okla. for Mrs. Lunda
F. Gorman, 74, daughter of the late Judge and Mrs.,. Wood T. Johnson of Ozark. Mrs.
Gorman died September 19 in Baptist Hospital at Winston-Salem, N. C. following a short
illness. She is survived by a son, J. W. Gorman of Winston-Salem; two grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. Allie J. Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; four brothers, G. M. Johnson and Raymond
E. Johnson of Ozark, w. Lon Johnson of Colville, Wash. and Homer Johnson of Pullman,
Wash. Burial was in the family plot at Sapulpa and the officiating minister was Rev. P. J.
Conkwright, her former pastor at the First Baptist Church in Sapulpa.
Gormley, Jeffrey Cale 29 Mar 1986 - 24 Feb 2003
Jeffrey Cale Gormley, age 16, of Rogersville, died Monday, February 24, 2003.
He was born March 29, 1986, the son of Jeffrey Lynn Gormley and Tonja Renee
Spencer. Jeffrey was a junior at Logan-Rogersville High School. He lived life to the
fullest, playing high school football, and enjoying music, video games and cars. He loved
his family, and his family loved him and will greatly miss him. Survivors include his
parents, Tonja and Barry Blount, Rogersville, and Jeff and Kathy Gormley, Nixa; a
brother, William Blount; his grandparents, Toby and Barbara Spencer, Nixa, Warren and
Becky Gormley, Republic, Judy Thomlinson, Nixa, Donna Blount, Springfield, and
Kenny and Betty Barton, Houston, Missouri; a stepsister, Jamie Bentzinger; two
stepbrothers, Robby and his wife, Dawn, and their child, Brooke, and Matt Hawkins; his
fiancée, Tracie Whitlock, Rogersville; aunts and uncles, Beau and Justin Gormley,
Melissa Gormley, Gaile Ball, Angela and Chuck Nicholson, Dale and Susie Gormley,
Alicia and John Adams, Steve and Brenda Spencer, and Steve and Dwayne Barton;
cousins, Michael Childers, Jansyn Mawhiney, Justin Adams, Cody Nicholson, Jessica
Spencer, Travis Gormley, Brandon Gormley, Brandon Rogers, and Tyler Barton; a friend
of the family, Garry Hodges; other relatives; and many friends. A great-grandmother,
Marjorie Baily preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Nixa Assembly of God Church with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in
McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader, February 26, 2003.
Gormley, Robert J. "Bob" 17 May 1913 - 12 Jun 1996 CCH-N 19 Jun 1996
Robert J. "Bob" Gormley, age 83, of Sparta, died Wednesday, June 12, 1996 in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. He was born May 17, 1913 in
Bondurant, Iowa, and was the son of Nelson and Florence (Davis) Gormley On
November 27, 1937 he married Marjorie Marie Hawkins. Mr. Gormley was a farmer in
Laurens, Iowa, and later operated a livestock auction. He was a member of the United
Methodist Church, Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Marjorie; a son, Robert A. "Bud"
Gormley and his wife, Jeanine, Omaha, Nebraska; three grandchildren Curtis, Clinton,
and Laura Gormley; a sister, Mildred Larson, Clarion, Iowa; a sister-in-law, LaVon
Davis, Baxter, Iowa; four nephews; and a niece. He was preceded by a daughter, Marilyn
Pauly; a sister, Dorothy Sweeney; and a brother, Addison Gormley. Funeral services
were held at 1:30 p.m. Friday in the United Methodist Church, Ozark. Graveside services
were held Saturday June 15 in Bondurant Cemetery, Bondurant, Iowa, with Pastor Ted
Hatten officiating Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.

Gorthy, Iva M. (Johnson) May 1892 - 29 Dec 1962 CCR 3 Jan 1963
[Note: Birthdate from 1900 census. married Robert J. Gorthy 16 Jul 1928]
Funeral services for Mrs. Iva Gorthy, 71, of 914 North Grant, Springfield, who
died at 11:24 a.m. Saturday at Burge Protestant Hospital following a short illness, were at
2 p.m. Monday in Harmony Baptist Church, west of Rogersville, with the Rev. Fred
Lynn officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mrs. Gorthy is survived by an uncle, Henry Johnson, of the home, and an aunt.
Gosche, Joseph, Monsignor 15 Dec 1923 - 26 Jul 2005 SN-L 29 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of George John & Amanda Helen (Schwartz) Gosche]
Monsignor Joseph E. Gosche, 81, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, July 26, 2005,
at the Lutheran Home. He was born December 15, 1923, in Oran, Mo., son of George
John and Amanda Helen (Schwartz) Gosche. Monsignor Gosche served in the U.S. Army
Air Corps from 1942 to 1946 and was a veteran of World War II. He received the Victory
Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with two Bronze
Stars, Good Conduct Medal and two overseas bars. He attended Southeast Missouri State
University, St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, and received a bachelor of arts degree from
Kenrick Seminary in St. Louis. Monsignor Gosche was ordained March 26, 1955, at St.
Louis Cathedral by the Rev. Joseph E. Ritter for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. He was a
3rd-degree member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 1321 in Fredericktown, Mo.,
and 4th-degree member of Ste. Genevieve Assembly No. 1895. Monsignor Gosche was
pastor of St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau from August 1, 1977, until becoming
pastor at St. Michael in Fredericktown, Mo., August 17, 1987. He retired October 12,
1997. His other appointments included: associate, Sacred Heart, Caruthersville, Mo.; in
charge, St. Ann's, Malden, Mo., and auxiliary chaplain at Malden Air Base; office of
advocate, diocesan tribunal; associate, Sacred Heart, Poplar Bluff, Mo.; temporary pastor,
Sacred Heart, Springfield, Mo.; vice chancellor, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau;
assistant director, Sacred Heart House of Studies, Springfield; director, St. Mary's and
Resurrection Cemeteries; chaplain, Daughters of Isabella, Springfield; and promotor
justitiae, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. He also served as administrator, St.
Joseph the Worker, Ozark, Mo.; diocesan director of Cursillo; chaplain, Ecumenical
Center (SMS), Springfield; chancellor, Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau; vicar for
religious; vice officialis; diocesan consultor; pastor, Sacred Heart, Dexter; vicar general;
and moderator for Region IX. Survivors include a brother, Ralph Gosche of Cape
Girardeau, and a sister, Isabell Kappler of Sikeston, Mo. He was preceded in death by his
parents, and a sister, Cecelia Bisher. Friends may call at Guardian Angel Catholic Church
in Oran from 4 to 8 p.m. today, with parish prayers at 7 p.m., followed immediately by
Knights of Columbus rosary. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Guardian Angel
Church. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Church Cemetery, Oran, with graveside rites
provided by Missouri Honors Team. Memorials may be made to St. Francis DeSales
Society or Priests Mutual Benefit Society. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Gott, Adrian 1902 - 16 Mar 1968 CCR 21 Mar 1968 p1
Ozark Educator Succumbs at 65

Death Takes Adrian Gott
Adrien E. Gott, whose career as a teacher and administrator in Ozarks area
schools spanned some 30 years, died Saturday in St. John’s Hospital at the age of 65. Mr.
Gott had been in failing health since a stroke forced his retirement several years ago. A
graduate of Southwest Missouri State College, Mr. Gott went on to receiver his master’s
degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and began his teaching career in
elementary schools in Douglas and Christian Counties. He later serves as high school
superintendent at Cedar Creek, Bradleyville, Chadwick and Sparta and was principal of
Fair Play High School. From 1951 through 1959, Mr. Gott served as Christian County
Superintendent of Schools, and he presided over the Southwest Missouri State Teachers’
Association in 1957-58. Mr. Gott was a member of the First Christian Church of Ozark
and a member of the Friend Lodge No. 362 AF and AM of Ozark. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday at Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. David Fulbright officiating.
Burial was in Union Cemetery in Douglas County with Masonic graveside rites.
Survivors include his wife, Mabel of the homel one son, Maj. Darrell G. Gott., serving
with the Air Force in Tiawan, Formosa; one daughter, Miss Shirley Gott of the home; one
sister, Mrs. Rsie Wilson, Portersville, Calif.; three brothers, A. F. of Roy, Eugene of
Forsyth and Clyde, Littleton, Calif. and three grandchildren.
Gott, Donna A. (Davis) 1895 - 12 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: married Homer Gott]
Mrs. Donna A. Gott, 76, of Springfield, died at 12:22 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital after an illness of several weeks. The widow of Homer Gott, Mrs. Gott was a
member of Grant Avenue Baptist church, Springfield. Survivors include a son, Mrs. Joe
Donald Chaffin of Ozark who was reared in the Gott home; three sisters, Mrs. Oscar
Blom of Springfield, Mrs. Opal Smith of Ozark and Baronness Helene Von Bothmer of
West Germany; two brothers, Paul W. Davis, Springfield and William D. Davis of
Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. today, Thursday in Jewell E.
Windle Chapel, Springfield with the Rev. Blake Westmoreland officiating,. Burial will be
in Hazelwood Cemetery there,
Gott, Betty D. (Carden) 1929 - 20 Dec 2005 SN-L 4 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Wilbur K. & Rosa (Kesler) Carden; married 16 Jun 1947 Wallace D.
Gott]
REMEMBRANCE Betty D. Gott, age 76, of Upland, California, lost her battle of
18 months with cancer and passed away December 20, 2005, in her home surrounded by
her family members at her side. She was born in Clever, Missouri, and was a graduate of
Clever High School class of 1947. She was an Ontario/Upland resident for the past 53
years. She was a member of San Antonio Heights Community Church in Upland. She and
her husband, Wallace, founded W.D. Gott Construction Co. and worked side by side
from 1956 to present. Betty is survived by her husband, Wallace D. Gott of Upland; her
sons, Michael Gott of Upland, Calif., Terry Gott of Victorville, Calif.; daughter, Connie
Gott of Upland, Calif.; a sister, Helen Creiger of Fallbrook, Calif.; seven grandchildren,
Janelle Cox, Betsy West, Robert Gott, Leslie Nilson, Bryan Gott, Christine Rodriguez,
and Erin Gott; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation was held December 22, 2005, in
the Draper Mortuary. Funeral services were held Friday, December 23, 2005, at 10 a.m.

in the Draper Memorial Chapel, 811 N. Mountain Ave. Interment followed in Bellevue
Memorial Park, 1240 W. G St., Ontario, CA. Draper Mortuary assisted the family.
Gott, Dorothy Helen (Watts) 8 Jul 1919 - 26 Jul 2005 SN-L 27 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of W.B. & Daisy (Holt) Watts; married 2 Oct 1937 Leland Gott]
Dorothy Helen Gott, 86, of Ozark, was born on July 8, 1919, the daughter of W.B.
and Daisy (Holt) Watts and passed away on July 26, 2005, in Springfield. On October 2,
1937, she was united in marriage with Leland Gott and to this union two children were
born. Leland preceded her in death. For several years, she operated Glo Dry Cleaners on
Glenstone. During her free time, she enjoyed sewing and clothing alterations. She
attended Central Assembly of God Church. She was also preceded in death by her
parents; one son, Jerry Glenn Gott; three sisters, Ruby Barker, Geraldine Carr, and Fern
Stephens; four brothers, John, Ernie, Lester, and Gene Watts; and one grandson, Billy
Gott. She is survived by her son, Marvin Lee Gott and his wife, Shirley, of Springfield;
four grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 2005, in Thieme-Shadel Hicks Funeral
Service at White Chapel, with interment following in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Gott, James A. 1879 - 19 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951
[Note: married Susan Barnes 30 Apr 1874 - Mar 1951]
Funeral services for James A. Gott, 82, of Roy, MO., who died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Roxie Wilson of 2220 Lewis in Springfield Monday evening, were held
Wednesday afternoon in Union Grove church southwest of Ava. The Rev. S.T. Fields
officiated. Mr. Gott was a retired school teacher and farmer. He taught for 38 years in
Douglas, Christian and Ozark county schools. Surviving besides the daughter are four
sons, Fremont of Roy, Eugene of Rome, MO, Adrain of Ozark and Clyde of 1141
McGee. Burial was under direction of Clinkenbeard of Ava, with burial in Union Grove
church cemetery.
Gott, Leland P. 19 Sep 1909 - 19 Mar 1989 OH 23 Mar 1989
[Note: married Dorothy]
Leland P. Gott, 78, of Ozark, died at 3:35 a.m. March 19 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Gott were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22 in the Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home with the Rev. William
Miller officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. A resident of Ozark for four
years, Mr. Gott was formerly a resident of Springfield, where he had retired from owning
and operating a dry cleaning establishment. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Marvin and Shirley Gott, Willard, and Jerry and Evelyn Gott,
Springfield; a brother, Roy Gott; two sisters, Miss Anna May Gott, and Mrs. Gertrude
Spickard, both of Springfield; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many
other friends and relatives.
Gott, Lynn Andrew 1970 - 21 Jul 1988 OH 28 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Leroy & Linda (Green) Gott]

Lynn Andrew Gott, 18, of Springfield, died July 21 at Cox Medical Center South
after a six month battle with cancer. Services for Mr. Gott were held Saturday, July 23, at
Central Christian Church with the Revs. Michael McGinnis and Carl Radford officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Andy graduated from Hillcrest High School in June of this year. He was a
faithful member of the Central Christian Church, where he served as a junior deacon. He
was a member of the Medical Explorers at Cox Medical Center and was also a member of
the Hillcrest Journalism Club. He wrote sports articles for the Hillcrest newspaper. He
was a recipient of many awards and lettered in all sports. He was a quarterback for the
varsity football team during his sophomore and junior years. He started playing
basketball at the age of five, and continued playing through his sophomore year in high
school. He played on the Hillcrest American Legion Baseball team for. five years. His
survivors include his father and stepmother, Leroy and Sharon Gott, of the home; his
mother, Linda Green, Iowa City, Iowa; a brother, Tony, of the home; a sister, Amy, of the
home; a stepbrother, Jeff Long, Nixa; his grandparents, Nell Green, Springfield, Kenneth
Green, Republic, Lina Gott, Springfield, and Marietta Krasser, Springfield; his greatgrandmother, Verna McDaniel, Brookline; uncles John Green, Florida, Randy Green,
New York, Steve Green, Tom Green, Rob Green, Charlie Gott, and Joe Corn, all of
Springfield, and Leroy Brown, Texas; aunts, Debbie Green and Janie Corn, both of
Springfield; several cousins, and many friends.
Gott, Mable (Adams) 1901 - 27 Apr 1968 CCR 2 May 1968 p8
Mrs. Mable Gott, 66, of 3429 Mann, widow of the well-known teacher, Adrian E.
Gott, died at 7 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital. Mrs. Gott had been ill about five
months. Her husband, who died March 16, was a teacher and administrator and served in
a number of area schools. A native of Taney County, Mrs. Gott and her husband had
lived in Bradleyville, Cedar Creek and Chadwick and were in Ozark form 1951 to 1959.
Mr. Gott was Christian County superintendent of schools. Mr. and Mrs. Gott moved to
Springfield in 1964. Mrs. Gott was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors
include a son, Maj. Darrell G. Gott., stationed with the U. S. Air Force in Taipan,
Formosa; a daughter, Miss Shirley Gott of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Madge Lethco,
Ava, Mrs. Thelma Sawyer and Mrs. Hallie Yates, both of Route 3, Ava. and Mrs. Maxine
Rozell, Kansas City; three brothers, Leonard Adams, Granger, Wash., Don Adams,
Olathe, Kan. and Otto Adams, Ava; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark. The Rev. David Fulbright officiated, with
burial in Union Grove Cemetery near Crossroads.
Gott, O. Eugene “Gene” 29 Jun 1900 - 16 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: married Sally 27 May 1906 - 20 Nov 1994]
O. E. “Gene” Gott, 70, Ozark, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Gott had lived in the Roy community in
Douglas County most of his life, and was a member of the Church of Christ there. Prior
to moving to Ozark in 1969, he lived in Forsyth and Mansfield. He is survived by his
wife, Sally’ a son, Wendell Gott of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Singleton, Ozark
and Mrs. Treva Brown, Springfield; two brothers, Fremont Gott, Ava and Clyde Gott,

Littleton, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. Roxie Wilson, Porterville, Calif. and seven grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Gott, Sally (Phillips) 27 May 1906 - 20 Nov 1994 CCH-N 30 Nov 1994
Sally Gott, 88, Nixa, died Sunday, Nov. 20; 1994, in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. She was born May 27, 1906, in Roy, the daughter of Jesse and Nan Thomas
Phillips. She was married to Eugene Gott on March 9, 1928. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eugene, in 1971; her parents, four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include
two daughters, Betty Singleton and husband, Jack, Ozark, and Treva Brown and husband,
Louis, Springfield; one son, Wendell Gott, Nixa; three granddaughters; Tina Rogers and
husband, Max, Nixa, Toni Brown and Tami Phillips, Springfield; four grandsons, Kevin
Singleton and wife, Debbie, Randy Brown, Time Singleton, all of Springfield, and Steven
Singleton and wife, Lynn, Ozark; seven great-grandchildren, Stacey, Jeremy, Sally Ann,
Travis, Cristina, Stephanie and David. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, in
Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial will
follow in the Union Grove Cemetery, Roy, south of Ava.
Gott, Susan (Barnes) 30 Apr 1874 - Mar 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of David & Hetty Barnes; married 2 Sep 1893 James A. Gott 1879 - 19
Nov 1951 ]
Mrs. Susan Barnes Gott was born April 30, 1874, near Roy, MO, the sixth child
of David and Hetty Barnes. She was united in marriage to James A. Gott on September 2,
1893 and to this union were born six children. One son, Reggie preceded her in death on
January 19, 1941. She became a Christian during the early 1890’s and lived a faithful
Christian life throughout her lifetime. Surviving are her husband, James A. Gott of Roy; a
daughter, Mrs. Roxie Wilson of Roy; four sons, Fremont Gott of Roy, Eugene Gott of
Rome, MO, Adrian Gott of Chadwick and Clyde Gott of Springfield; 17 grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, Feb. 26 at
the Union Grove church near Cross Roads, MO, by S.P. Fields of Fordland. Burial was in
Union Grove cemetery under direction of the Clinkinbeard Funeral Home of Ava.
Pallbearers were Bert Hodges, Olen Hodges, Bert Carson, Ralph Siler and two of her
grandsons, Darrell and Lawrence Gott.
Gouge, Clifford 26 Oct 1915 - 28 Oct 2005 SN-L 30 Oct 2005
[Not: Son of Granville Grant & Sarah Victoria (Woolsey) Gouge; married 23 Dec 1939
Cleo Marie Zumwalt]
Clifford Gouge, 90, passed away October 28, 2005, at The Baptist Home, Ozark,
Mo. Clifford was born near Stoutland, Mo., October 26, 1915, the youngest child of
Granville Grant and Sarah Victoria Woolsey Gouge. He grew up in the Stoutland
Community and graduated from Stoutland High school in 1934. He then attended South
West Baptist College at Bolivar where he graduated in 1936. That fall he began teaching
for the Stoutland School District. He taught elementary school during the winter months
and attended Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg during the summer where he
graduated and received his B.S. in Education. He taught Commercial Subjects in High
School and was High School Principal at LaMonte and Stoutland. On December 23,

1939, he married Cleo Marie Zumwalt. They spent 59 1/2 years together. One son,
Wendell Wayne Gouge, was born to this union. After teaching for 16 years, Clifford quit
teaching and in 1954 went to Dallas, Texas, where he enrolled in Dallas Institute-Gupton
Jones Mortuary College. After graduating and receiving his Funeral Directors and
Embalming license, he returned to Missouri. He and his wife opened their own business
in Windsor, in 1959. In 1979 they retired and moved to Springfield. Clifford was
ordained as a deacon in 1948 at the First Baptist Church in Stoutland, Missouri. At the
time of his death he was a member of First Baptist Church, Springfield, Missouri. He is
also a member of Windsor Chapter #102, Order of The Eastern Star. He is survived by
one son and his wife, Wendell Wayne and Evalyn Gouge; several nieces and nephews;
cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Cleo Marie,
on July 4, 1999; a brother, Johnnie, on October 16, 1896; and a sister, Catherine "Lizzie",
on October 6, 1896. Johnnie and Lizzie both died with Diphtheria. His brother, James
Granville, also preceded him in death on May 10, 2003. Visitation will be 5 t o6 p.m.
Monday in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, Springfield, Mo.
However, friends may visit after 1 p.m. Monday. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home with Reverend Eugene Gouge, Clifford's nephew,
officiating. Burial will follow in Wair Chapel Cemetery, Stoutland, Mo.
Gough, Martha Pearl (Reed) 5 Jan 1888 - 15 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Maggie Reed; married Thomas Floyd Gough 7 Oct 1881 17 Sep 1963]
Mrs. Martha Gough, 83, Ozark, died at 3:30 a.m. Monday in the Christian County
Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of the First Baptist Church. Survivors are two
daughters, Mrs. Al Berberia and Mrs. Joe Crain, both of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Eva
Bray and Mrs. Ruth Callaway, both of Ozark; four grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Chapel with the
Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Gough, Thomas F. 7 Oct 1881 - 17 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
[Note: married Martha Pearl Reed 5 Jan 1888 - 15 Nov 1971]
Thomas F. Gough, 81, a long-time resident of this community, died at 11:20 p.m.
Tuesday in his home here after a long illness. A native of Illinois, Mr. Gough went to
Pulaska County in 1901, and in 1924 moved to Ozark. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church, Friend Lodge No. 352 of the Masons here, Zabud Council No. 25, St.
John's Commandery No. 20, and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Springfield. Survivors are
his wife, Martha; two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Berbereia and Mrs. Helen Crain, Ozark;
two brother, Frank, Banning, Calif., and Hugh, Puyallup, Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. William T.
White officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery with Masonic Rites by Friend Lodge. .
Grace, Aleen (Parten) 29 Apr 1915 - 17 Aug 2006 SN-L 18 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Vernon & Lois (Gray) Parten; married Rufus T. Grace who died 6
June 2000]
Aleen Parten Grace, 91, Springfield, passed away at 6:27 a.m. Thursday, August
17, 2006, at Elfindale. Aleen was born April 29, 1915, in Christian County near the

Mentor community, to Vernon and Lois Gray Parten. After graduating from Ozark High
School and SMS (now MSU) she began a teaching career spanning over 40 years. She
began teaching at Ozark in 1935, later moving to Sequiota School and in 1952 to
Delaware Elementary, retiring in 1975. She was the recipient of numerous teaching
awards and citations including the National Teachers Freedom Foundation Award
presented to her in Washington, D.C. She was a member of King's Way United Methodist
Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Estal Parten,
and her husband of 62 years, Rufus T. Grace, former Chief Accountant at City Utilities,
who died June 6, 2000. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Ann
Grace; granddaughters Jennifer and husband, Patrick Duran, and Amy Grace; greatgrandson, Oliver; and several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, who
remained an important part of her life. Memorial services will be held at 12 noon,
Saturday, August 19, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel, 1947 E. Seminole,
with the Rev. Josh Langille-Hoppe officiating. Private burial will be in Hazelwood
Cemetery. No formal visitation is planned, however, friends may call after 1 p.m. today
in the funeral home. The casket will be closed at all times. Memorial contributions may
be made to King's Way United Methodist Church, 2401 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO
65804.
Grace, Beulah (Vinson) Sellers Brooke 7 Oct 1929 – 25 Mar 1992 NN-E 1 Apr 1992
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Orlena (Huffman) Vinsan; married ? Sellers; married 22 Jun
1973 Ronald H. Grace]
Beulah Grace, 62, Nixa, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. A homemaker, she was
born Oct. 7, 1929 in Douglas County, the daughter of Jack and Orlena Huffman Vinson.
On June 22, 1973, she married Ronald H. Grace in Santa Barbara, Calif. She is survived
by her husband, Ronald H. Grace; five sons, Gregory Sellers, Leiston Suffolk, England,
Mickey Brooke, Visalia, Calif., Jerry Dean Brooke, Thornfield, Ronald J. Grace,
Huntington Beach, Calif., and Richard A. Grace, Westminster, Calif.; 12 grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Jack Dean Vinson, Ozark. She was preceded in
death by her parents; a brother, Johnnie; and a sister, Charlotte. Services were held at 2
p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. John Moles
officiating: Burial was in Prairie Hollow Cemetery near Mansfield. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of
Springfield.
Grady, Robert "Bob" 25 Feb 1924 - 2 May 2006 SN-L 4 May 2006
[Note: Son of Robert E. and Eunice Charslie (Edwards) Grady; married 30 Sep 1950
Annalee Keltner]
Robert "Bob" Grady, age 82, of Springfield, passed away in his home, Tuesday,
May 2, 2006. He was born February 25, 1924, in Crane, the son of Robert E. and Eunice
Charslie (Edwards) Grady. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On September 30,
1950, he and Annalee Keltner were united in marriage. He was a member of Ridgecrest
Baptist Church. Bob retired in 1987 after working as an area automobile salesman since
1956. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Annalee; a daughter, June Chism and
companion Brian Bruce, Springfield; a brother, Rex Grady and wife, Pat, Branson; a

sister, Virginia Melton, Nixa; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. He was
preceded in death by two sisters, Marcella Freeman and Opal Gideon; two infant
brothers, Joe Paul Grady and James William Grady; and his parents. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu
and Dr. Carl Rees officiating. Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery, Chestnutridge.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. Thursday until service time. Friends may
come by the funeral home between 1 and 6 p.m. Wednesday for viewing. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. John's HospiceCare.
Graesser, Dea Eltrym (Boyd) 12 Nov 1945 - 11 Apr 2004 SN-L 13 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Merlon & Irene Boyd]
Dea Eltrym (Boyd) Graesser was born November 12, 1945, and went home to be
with Jesus on April 11, 2004, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in
death by her son, Stan Graesser, and a brother, Dwayne Boyd. She is survived by her
parents, Merlon and Irene Boyd, Springview, Neb.; a daughter and special son-in-law,
Cheryl and Chuck Grant, Clever; five grandchildren, Shanna and Jake Graesser, Clever,
and Dallas, Dustin and Daniel Grant, Clever; a brother, Delbert Boyd and wife, Wilma,
Sequim, Wash.; a sister-in-law, Louise Boyd, Stanton, Neb.; five sisters, Delpha
Fairbanks and husband, George, White River, S.D., DeAnne Vaughn and husband, Ray,
Naper, Neb., Dixie Worth and husband, Larry, Springview, Neb., Dorene Boyd, Greeley,
Colo., and Della Boyd, Winner, S.D.; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of
friends, including special friends, Pete and Esther Graesser, Hurley, Joan Keeler and
Dennis Osburne, Franktown, Colo., Lyle and Betty Graesser, Springfield, Linda and
Doug Snider, Napa, Idaho, Mary Jane and Jerry Kraemer, Clever, Ellen and John Morris,
Denver, Colo., Lue Ray and Jeri Graesser, Fairfield, Neb., and Gary and Vicki Graesser,
Basset, Neb. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Republic. She was a
wonderful mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She loved the Lord, spending
time with her family and friends, flowers and her dog, Tyro. She was a successful
business woman, co-founder of a local company, Tecniflex in Republic, Mo. Her gentle
spirit touched the lives of all who knew her and she will be missed by many. A special
thank you to Dr. Carolla, Dr. Ellis and the staff of the Hulston Cancer Center, nurses and
PCA's at Cox South 5 West and the skilled nursing facility for all of the care and
compassion given during her illness. You are all wonderful people and your kindness will
always be remembered. Visitation is planned for today, April 13, 2004, from 6:30 to 8
p.m. at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic, Mo. Funeral services will be held
Wednesday, April 14, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Republic, Mo., under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel
Cemetery, Clever, Mo. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Graesser, Stanley Earl “Stan”
24 Jan 1963 - 5 Mar 2002
Stanley Earl “Stan” Graesser, 39, Nixa, died at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5,
2002, in his home. He was born January 24, 1963 in Gregory, S.D. As a young man, Stan
was very active in sports. He honed his skills as a baseball player during the summers he
spent with grandparents in Nebraska. He especially enjoyed Republic American Legion
Baseball in which he excelled and was League MVP during his last year. He had quite a

talent for making pottery and many people still treasure these gifts. Stan was a very
caring and giving person. His people skills were an integral part of the start and
development of a local company, Tecniflex, where he served as National Sales Manager.
He loved kids and it showed in their joy of being around him. He especially enjoyed
teaching them. His passion for life and his contagious laugh will continue to be a source
of joy to those who knew him. That passion abounded in his love for his own children.
He is survived by a son, Jake Stanley Graesser; a daughter, Shanna Ashley Graesser, both
of Clever; mother and step-father, Dea and Michael Wheeler, Republic; father and stepmother, Lyle and Betty Graesser, Springfield; a sister and her husband, Cheryl and Chuck
Grant, Clever; maternal grandparents, Merlon and Irene Boyd, Springview, Neb.;
paternal grandparents, Pete and Esther Graesser, Hurley, Mo.; nephews, Dallas, Dustin,
and Daniel Grant, Clever; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in Calvary Baptist Church, Re public,
with Rev. Mike Green officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be donated to the Youth
Outreach Ministry at Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 421, Re public, MO. 65738.
Springfield News-Leader, March 6, 2002.
Graf, John Henry 16 Jul 1892 - 26 Jan 1961
CCR 2 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Edward & Marie Graf; married Minnie A. Sutter]
John Henry Graf, 68, lifelong farmer and carpenter of the Billings community,
died Thursday in a Nevada hospital following a two-years illness. Mr. Graf was a
member of the Billing Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Minnie; one
daughter, Mrs. Rose Mary Johnson of Billings; one son, Virgil Graf of Palo Loma, Calif.;
one foster son, Frank Shreve of Kent, Wash.; six sisters, Mrs. Lena Benad and Mrs. Mary
Smith of Springfield, Mrs. Martha Sutter of Wakefield, Mich., Mrs. Anna Hand of Los
Angeles, Mrs. Lucy Gardenhire of Avusa, Calif. and Mrs. Friedo Clarke of Escondido,
Calif., two brothers, Rudy of Springfield and Ernest of Salina, Kan. and six
grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Billings.
Graf, Minnie Anna (Sutter) 10 May 1888 - 15 Sep 1969 CCR 18 Sep 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Rosa ( ) Sutter; married John H. Graf 16 Jul 1892 - 26 Jan
1961]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Anna Graf, 81, of Billings were at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in the First Christian Church in Billings with the Rev. Robert Shank
officiating, Burial was in E and R Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs.
Graf died about 11 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. A lifelong resident
of Billings she was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Marvin Johansen, Billings; a son, Virgil, Van Nuys, Calif..; a foster son, Frank Shreve,
Kent. Wash.; and seven grandchildren.
Graham, Amos 6 Sep 1888 - 3 Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8
[Note: Son of John & Esther Ann (Payne) Graham; shares stone with sister, Lurilla
(Graham) Wirthwein 3 Oct 1886 - 4 Jun 1984]

NIXA - Amos Graham, 87, Nixa, died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. He had lived in Stone County west of
Highlandville all his life until moving to Nixa in 1973. He was a retired farmer. Survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Rule Wirthwein who lived with Mr. Graham and Mrs. Rose
Johnson, Highlandville and a brother, Jess Graham, Nixa. Harris of Nixa will announce
arrangements.
Graham, Berdena I. (Denney) 1914 - Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: married Otis Graham]
Services for Mrs. Berdena I. Graham, 61, of 2437 West Kerr, Clinkingbeard
Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Ernest Hart officiating. Burial was in Ava Cemetery. Mrs.
Graham, formerly of Ava, died Tuesday night at her home after a long illness. She was a
member of the First Church of God, Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Otis; three
daughters, Mrs. Lois Charlene Letsinger, Capistrano Beach, Calif., Mrs. Cheryl Arlene
Hamric and Mrs. Anita Kathleen Baurichter, both of Springfield, a son, Gary Wayne of
Ozark; four sisters, Miss Pearl Denney, Sioux City, Iowa, Mrs. Ethel Sorenson and Mrs.
Nellie Harding, both of Onawa, Iowa and Mrs. Ruth Brooks, Granby; three brothers,
Victor Denney, Excelsior Springs, Floyd Denney, Onawa, Iowa, and Ray Denney,
Sumner, Wash.; a step-brother, Bud Denney, state of Minnesota, and seven
grandchildren.
Graham, Bessie (Biers) 6 Jul 1892 - 4 Sep 1970 CCR 10 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Junetta (Waggoner) Biers; married Jessie James Graham 14
Mar 1891 - 17 Nov 1993]
Mrs. Bessie Graham, 78 of Route 2, Ozark, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday in her home.
She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community and a member of the Northside
Church of Christ. Mrs. Graham is survived by her husband, Jessie J. Graham and one
sister, Mrs. Maxie Thomas, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Harris.
Graham, Esther Ann (Payne) 7 Mar 1868 - 9 Apr 1958 CCR 17 Apr 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Esther Ann Graham, 90, who died Wednesday, April 9,
were held Friday, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Survivors include two sons, Amos Graham of the home and Jesse Graham of Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Rilla Wirthwein of the home and Mrs. Rosa Johnson of Highlandville;
two brothers, Patrick Payne of Nixa and John Payne of Republic; four grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Graham, Effie (Newton) 1872 - 7 Aug 1954
BT 12 Aug 1954
Mrs. Effie Newton Graham, 72, passes away August 7 in Hillcrest Hospital in
Tulsa, Okla. She had been invalided with arthritis for 20 years. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Newton were pioneer settlers of the Plano community northwest of Billings. where
Mrs. Graham grew up. After her marriage, Mrs. Graham lived in Webb City until moving
to Tulsa some years ago. Her survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Delia Haile of Billings

and Mrs. Farrell Martin of St. Louis; three brothers, Fred Newton of Springfield; James
and Livi Newton address unknown. Also Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by a halfbrother, Bud Newton and two half-sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
in Tulsa with burial there.
Graham, Grace P. (Shifflett) 14 Nov 1920 - 5 Aug 1999 CCH-N 11 Aug 1999
Grace P. Graham, 78, Neosho, died at 9:48 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 1999, at the
National Health Center in Joplin following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Graham was born
November 14, 1920, in Virginia to David and Gracie Shifflett. She came to Neosho in
1957 from Virginia. She was employed by Crowder Food Service arid retired in 1986.
She was a member of Word of Faith Fellowship Church in Ozark. Her husband, John M.
Graham, preceded her in death in 1991. She is survived by her son, Pastor John W.
Graham, Nixa; a daughter Julie Kruse, Neosho; a sister Anna Mae Ottaway, Huntsville,
Alabama; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services under
the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Neosho, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Mt. Zion
Cemetery, southeast of Neosho. Her son, Pastor John W Graham. officiated.
Graham, Jess James 14 Mar 1891 - 17 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of John and Easter (Payne) Graham; married Bessie Biers 6 Jul 1892 - 4 Sep
1970; married 5 Jul 1973 Ada Louise Meek Plank]
Jess James Graham, 102, died Nov 17 1993. He was born March 14, 1891 on a
farm west of Highlandville in Stone County, the son of John and Easter Payne Graham.
He was a veteran of World War I. He attended barber college in Des Moines, Iowa, and
subsequently worked as a barber in Ozark where he lived with his wife, Bessie. They
were married for nearly 50 years until her death. In 1973 he was baptized and joined the
Church of Christ in Nixa. He married Ada Louise Meek Plank July 5, 1973 and remained
with her until her death in May, 1993. He was preceded in death by sisters, Lurilla
Wirthwein, Rosa Johnson, and Nettie Gibbs; and brothers Ernest, Amos, and Frank
Graham. Survivors include three nieces, Eula Bishop, Highlandville, Genevieve Ross,
Garland, Texas, and Louise Tarbell, Upland, Calif., and a nephew, Eugene Gibbs,
Inglewood, Calif. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Winford Lee officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association.
Graham, Judith (Shortt) 22 Mar 1946 – 17 Aug 1996 CCH-N 21 Aug 1996
Judith (Shortt) Graham, 50, Merrimack, New Hampshire, formerly of Oldfield,
died August 17, 1996, in her home after a long illness. She was born in Oldfield on
March 22, 1946 and was the daughter of Arlie and Eula (Maggard) Shortt. On June 18,
1965, she married Michael G. Graham. Before retiring due to illness, Mrs. Graham was
employed as the Health Unit Coordinator for the Intensive Care Unit at Southern New
Hampshire Regional Medical Center for ten years. Mrs. Graham served as the chairman
of the Certification Board for the National Association of Health Unit Coordinators for
six years and was also a member of the local chapter of the Merrimack Valley
Association of Health Unit Coordinators. She was preceded in death by her father, Arlie
O. Shortt. She is survived by: her husband, Michael Graham, Merrimack, New
Hampshire; a son, Phillip D. Graham, Merrimack, New Hampshire; her mother, Eula

Shortt, Sparta; a brother, Larry Shortt, Bradleyville; several aunts, uncles, nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 23, 10 a.m. at Mt. Olive
Missionary Baptist Church, Highlonesome, Oldfield with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Graham, Louis (Meek) 3 Jul 1910 - 12 May 1993 OH 19 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Christine Meek; married Jess J. Graham]
Louis Graham, 82, Nixa, died Wednesday, May 12, 1993 at her home. She was
born July 3, 1910 and was the daughter of Harry and Christine Meek. She was a life long
resident of Springfield and Nixa and attended Southwest Missouri State University. Mrs.
Graham was employed by Kraft and John Deere Company as bookkeeper. She was a
member of Nixa Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were: her first husband, Willis
Neal Plank; a brother, Robert Meek, a sister, Alberta Dunbar; and an infant son.
Survivors include: her husband, Jess J. Graham; a sister, Corine Payne, Nixa; a brother,
Bill Meek, Mt. Vernon; nieces and nephews, Charles Payne, Sandra Dunbar Hansen,
John Meek, San Meek and Tom Meek; great-nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Funeral services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Winford C. Lee
officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery, north of Nixa. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association.
Graham, Vesta Ethel (Magers) Glenn 31 Jul 1901 - 19 May 1998 CCH-N 10 Jun
1998
Vesta Ethel Glenn Graham, age 96, of Nixa, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in
Balanced Care, Nixa. She was born July 31, 1901, in Highlandville, and was the daughter
of Thomas and Elizabeth (Coffelt) Magers. She attended the School of the Ozarks.
Mrs. Graham was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. In 1921 she married Robert
Bud Glenn. They had two sons, Freman and Myron. Mr. Glenn preceded her in death in
1945. She later married Vincent Graham. He preceded her in death as well as a son,
Myron Glenn, a sister, Avis Head and a brother, Ernest Magers. Survivors include: a son,
Freman Glenn and his wife, Villa Ann, Nixa; a daughter-in-law, Irene Glenn; and Joey
and Joan Glenn, all of Nixa; eight great-grandchildren, Ryan, Gregg, Dwight, Kathryn,
and Sarah Glenn, Amy Sportsman and her husband, Mike, all of Nixa; Shane Glenn and
his wife, Toni, Little Rock, Ark.; Allison Cash and her husband, Cody, Springfield; two
great-grandchildren, Tyler Glenn and Halle Sportsman; and a sister-in-law, Grace
Jenkins. A graveside service was 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, 1998, in Glenn Cemetery,
south of Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Missouri
Humane Society.
Graham, Vincent 1 Sept. 1910 – 15 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
Vincent Graham, 84, Nixa, formerly of Yakima, Washington, died Thursday, June
15, 1995, in his home. He was born Sept. 1, 1910, in Montclair, New Jersey, the son of
John and Margaret Graham. He was a retired maintenance manager for the Yakima
Detention Home, Yakima, Wash., until his retirement. He was of the Catholic faith. He
was preceded in death by his parents and eleven brothers and sisters. He is survived by
his wife of 40 years, Vesta, of the home, his sister, Evelyn Tracy, Wall, N.J.; a special

niece, Bernice Rooney, Clifton, N.J.; other nieces and nephews; his step-family, all of
Nixa, consisting of a step-son and his wife, Freman Glenn and Villa Ann; a daughter-inlaw, Irene Glenn, three step-grandsons and their wives, Robert and Becky Glenn, Wayne
and Nira Glenn, Joey and Joan Glenn, eight step-great-grandchildren, Shane, Ryan,
Gregg, Dwight, Amy, Allison, Kathryn and Sarah; and a step-great-great-grandson,
Tyler. Services were Sunday in Glenn Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Grainge, Emil R.
18 Apr 1895 - 14 Dec 1964
CCR 17 Dec 1964 p1
Emil R. Grainge, 69, owner and operator of the Heart of the Ozarks motel at 1801
North Glenstone, died at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital. A native of
Audrain County, Mr. Grainge was an accountant for a railroad in Berwyn, Ill. before
moving to Nixa in 1933. He moved to Springfield in 1954 and was a member of the
Central Christian Church and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine here. Mr. Grainge was also a
member of Masonic Lodge 352 of Ozark and a life member of the Nixa American Legion
Post 434. He had served as commander of the Legion’s 17the District and as state vice
commander. A veteran of World War I, he served several years on the Nixa school board.
Surviving are his wife, Lois; a son, Lowell F. Grainge, 737 East Smith; and a daughter,
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Henderson, 1417 Hamilton; one brother, Heniger, Vandalia, MO. and
Mrs. Vesta Morris, Hannibal, MO; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating.
Masonic rites were conducted at the chapel. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Grant, Paul Arthur 31 Oct 1907 - 20 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
Paul Arthur Grant, 80, of Springfield, died June 20 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Services for Mr. Grant were held June 24 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Fred Bailey officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Los
Angeles, California. A former Glendale, California, resident, Mr. Grant was also a
longtime resident of Springfield. He was a member of the Worldwide Church of God. His
survivors include one stepson, Wayne McTeer, VanBuren, Arkansas; two sisters-in-law,
Atlanta Berry, of Aurora, and Laura Gideon, of Ozark; and two brothers-in-law,
Theodore Gann, and Jim Gann, of Sparta.
Grant, Paul M., Rev. 3 Dec 1905 - Jan 1976 OH 5 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: married Furn (Eaker) Elledge]
Billings - Funeral services for the Rev. Paul M. Grant of Billings, were at 1- a.m.
Monday in Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Mo. The Rev. Orville Myers will officiate
and burial was in Dry Creek Cemetery, near Lutesville, Mo. Mr. Grant, a former resident
of Advance, died Friday in St. Louis after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was
ordained as a General Baptist minister in 1933 and had pastored several churches in
southeast Missouri before his retirement, and moved to Billings in 1970. Surviving are
his wife, Furn Eaker Elledge Grant; five sons, the Rev. Ernest Elledge, Sikeston, the
Rev., Norman Elledge, Spanish Lake, Mo., the Rev. Jerry Grant, Edwardsville, Ill. the
Rev. Ellis Grant, St. Charles, and Daniel Grant, Camden, Ark.; two daughters, Mrs.
Marjorie Collins, Belleville, Ill. and Mrs. Freida Shull, Oakland City, Ind.; two brothers,

Marian Grant, Oklahoma City, and Ben Grant, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Lewis,
Pocatello, Ida.; 26 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Grant, Reuben Henry 21 Nov 1887 - 25 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Oscar & Anna P. Grant; married Marie]
Reuben Henry Grant, 91 of Ft. Dodge, Iowa, an Ozark native, who attended
Ozark schools, died in Rochester, Minn. Apr 25. He was the brother of the late Mrs. May
Vaughan and Mrs. Belle Brown of Ozark. His wife, Marie of Ft. Dodge, is among the
survivors. Services were held Monday at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with burial in
the Parish Cemetery.
Grant, Richard Earl, Sr. 1 Jul 1941 - 20 Jul 2001 CCH-N 1 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Robert Earl & June Bessie (Branch) Grant; married Ping]
Richard Earl Grant, 60, Sparta, passed away July 20, 2001, in his home. He was
born July l, 1941, in Pontiac, Mich., the son of Robert Earl and June Bessie (Branch)
Grant. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a disabled veteran. For
most of his adult life he lived in the Ozark and Sparta area. He was a volunteer for the
Christian County Sheriff's office. His father and a sister, Sandra, preceded him in death.
Survivors include: his wife, Ping; his mother, June Grant, Forsyth; seven children,
Richard Grant and his wife Lysa, Albrightsville, Pa., Sandra Grant, Ozark, Knial Grant
and his wife Teresa, Wynne, Ark., Wayne Grant and his wife, Crissy, Springfield, Cathy
McDaniel and her husband, Brian, Ozark, Patricia Guigliano and her husband, Mike,
Long Island, N.Y, and Andrew Grant of the home; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Grant,
Nichole Grant, Taylor Grant, Brian Walters Grant, MacKenzie Cox, Keith Grant, Sarah
Grant and Michael Guigliano; four brothers, Robert K. Grant, Roanoke, Va., Fred R.
Grant and his wife Judy, Ozark, John Grant and his wife Debbie and Don Grant and his
wife, Terry, all of Cedar Creek, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside
service with military honors by BRAVO team was July 25, 2001, in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery Springfield, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Grantham, Donald Clem 11 Jul 1914 - 14 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Clem & Stella Grantham; married Pauline Servies who died 1961; married
1962 Frances (McDaniel) Wainscott]
Donald Clem Grantham, 74, of Ozark, died at 1:32 a.m. Dec. 14 in his home after
a short illness. Services for Mr. Grantham were held Dec. 17 at the Northside Church of
Christ, Ozark, with Evangelist Willford Landis officiating. Born July 11, 1914, in
Tippecanoe County, Indiana, to Clem and Stella Grantham, Mr. Grantham was united in
marriage to Pauline Servies. To this union were born four sons. Pauline preceded him in
death in 1961. Mr. Grantham was married to Frances McDaniel Wainscott in 1962. After
retiring from the United States Postal Service, he became an evangelist for the Churches
of Christ, ministering in many churches and moving to Ozark in 1984, where he worked
with the Northside Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, by one
son, Robert, and by one sister, Helen Collins. Surviving are his wife, Frances, of the
home; five sons, Richard, of New Orleans, Louisiana; Rodney, of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
Roger, of Detroit, Michigan; Cy Wainscott of Boston, Massachusetts; and Marcus

Wainscott, of Fairborn, Ohio; two sisters, Opal Taylor and Lois Vincent, both of the state
of Indiana; 16 grandchildren: and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial contribution, may be
made to the Northside Church of Christ in Mr. Grantham's memory.
Grantham, Joe Robert 1 May 1907 - 14 Mar 1989 OH 23 Mar 1989
[Note: married Katherine Elizabeth who died 7 Jun 1982; married 10 Jul 1987 Fay]
Joe Robert Grantham, 81, of Springfield, formerly of Aurora, died at 11:14 a.m.
March 14 at Cox Medical Center North after a short illness. Services for Mr. Grantham
were held March 17 in the Aurora First Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl C. Hitchcock
and Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under
the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Born May 1, 1907 in Texas, Mr.
Grantham had lived in Aurora for 34 years before moving to Springfield in January,
1988. Mr. Grantham was a retired farmer, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and
a member of the Mentor Baptist Church in Rogersville. He was preceded in death by his
first wife, Katherine Elizabeth, who died June 7, 1982. He married his wife, Fay, July 10,
1987, and she survives. Other survivors include a son, Larry, Columbia; a daughter,
Kathy Phillips, Republic; two stepsons, Elza Greenwood, Springfield, and Ron
Greenwood, St. Joseph, Michigan; two stepdaughters, Norma Slavens, Mesquite, Texas,
and Dorothy Robb, Rogersville; a sister, Murtie Magill, Yucca Valley, California; three
grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren
Grantham, Marjorie E. 6 Sep 1912 - 28 Aug 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: married Arvin Grantham]
Marjorie E. Grantham, 76, of Walnut Grove, died at 1:17 p.m. Aug. 28 at Cox
Medical Center South after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Grantham were held Aug. 31
at the Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel with the Revs. Gilbert Spencher and Lon
Killingsworth officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Grantham was born
near Walnut Grove and was a lifelong area resident. She was a homemaker, and was a
member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Grantham shared 52 years of
marriage with her husband. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Tom Mitchell.
Surviving are her husband, Arvin; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Peggy
Grantham, Willard, and Jerry and Carolyn Grantham, Branson; a daughter and son-inlaw, Jean and Bill Mitchell, Aldridge; three sisters, Helen Crussell and Madaline King,
both of Walnut Grove, and Marion Johnson; Ash Grove; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Grantham, Mary L. 3 Apr 1894 - 16 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: SSDI gives middle initial Y]
Mary L. Grantham, 93, of Ozark, formerly of Ash Grove, died at 2:55 a.m. Feb.
16 at Springfield Community Hospital after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Grantham
were held Saturday in the Ash Grove Cemetery; under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer
Funeral Home, Springfield. Mrs. Grantham's survivors include one son, Delbert, of
Arizona; "Cricket," of Sparta; Kay Mayes, Ozark; five grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren.
Graves, Arlean Augusta (Moore) 2 Apr 1921 - 3 Dec 2005 SN-L 5 Dec 2005

[Note: Daughter of Ora & Juanita (Bartlett) Moore; married 19 Dec 1949 Richard
Graves]
Arlean Augusta Graves, 84, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday,
December 3, 2005, in Cox South Hospital surrounded by her family. Arlean was born
April 2, 1921, the daughter of Ora and Juanita (Bartlett) Moore. On December 19, 1949,
she was united in marriage to Richard Graves and to this union four children were born.
Arlean was one of the strongest, most beautiful people I have ever known whose life was
spent giving to others and she made sure to make the most of it. Every morning she woke
only to worry about the welfare and happiness of her children and grandchildren. Of
course the joke in the family was, "Grandma would give the shirt off her back," but in all
reality that was what made her so perfect. She was kind; she was loyal; but most
importantly, her love never wavered and as we all stood there watching her die, our main
concern was to let her know that she was loved and appreciated more than we could ever
put into words. In my heart I believe she knows, and I can still see the pride in her eyes as
she looked around the room and saw all four of her children. An occasion, that she
informed the nurse, had not occurred in 20 years. I do not believe that my grandmother
was ready to die, however, I sleep a little easier each night knowing that if any one
person would end up in Heaven it would be her. She was a generous woman whose faith
has never faltered. "Grandma, I love you and I will always miss you. We all will. We
were all there as you left this world and each one of us looks forward to the day we shall
once again be in your loving presence." She was preceded in death by her husband, her
parents, two sisters, and five brothers. Arlean is survived by her loving family: two
daughters, Dr. Kathleen Graves-Birdsong and husband, Roy, of Springfield, and Charleen
Perry and husband, Robert, of Mequon, Wisconsin; two sons, James Graves and wife,
Sheila, of Des Moines, Iowa, and Richard Graves of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; seven
grandchildren: Jonathan Birdsong, Ashley Birdsong, Whitney Graves, Gabriel Opatken,
Katherine Opatken, Richard Graves, Jr., and Christopher Graves; one brother, Jack
Moore of Kannapolis, North Carolina; a special niece, Deloris Grey; and many loving
friends. Funeral services for Arlean will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2005, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, East Highway 14, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Grey officiating.
Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 7
p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Graves, Calvin 1942 - Feb 2006 SN-L 7 Feb 2006
Calvin Graves, age 63, of Ozark, died Sunday in St. John's Regional Health
Center. A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Graves, Irene E. (Ashworth) 21 Jun 1931 - 27 Dec 2005 SN-L 31 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Marion & Ida (Townley) Ashworth; married 2 Nov 1964 Lewis
Graves]
Irene E. Graves, 74, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 27,
2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born June 21, 1931, in Houston,
Missouri, the daughter of Marion and Ida (Townley) Ashworth. On November 2, 1964,
she was united in marriage to Lewis Graves. Irene was a happy lady with a positive

attitude who never knew a stranger, and always wore a beautiful smile. Her happiest
moments were spent being a homemaker, a loving wife and enjoying family gatherings.
Christmas was Irene's favorite holiday and she looked forward to sharing time and gifts
with her nieces and nephews. Irene also admired children and had a special fondness for
horses. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gene; sister, Ilene; and an
infant brother. Irene is survived by her caring husband of 41 years, Lewis Graves; sister,
Bonnie Lawley and husband, Fred Jr., of Springfield; brother, Marion Ashworth Jr. of
Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews; neighbors and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Fred C. Lawley Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery,
Houston, Missouri.
Graves, Lois (Baker) 3 Oct 1913 - 25 Mar 2003 CCH-N 9 Apr 2003
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Goldie (Brown) Baker; married Clifford Graves]
Lois Graves, 89, Ozark, formerly of Aurora, died March 25, 2003, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born October 3, 1913, in Gainsville, the daughter of Everett
and Goldie (Brown) Baker. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Cainsville.
Graves retired from Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City as a PBX operator. Her husband,
Clifford, preceded her in death in 1987. Survivors include her daughter, Sherry Wyman
and husband Duane, Sparta; two grandchildren, Tammy Pihl and husband Carl, and Tim
Burns and his fiancé Sara Mitchell, all of Kansas City; two great-grandchildren, Zachary
and Mallory Pihl; two cousins, Earl Baker and wife Vesta, of Donna, Texas, Wayne
Beeney and wife Ruby, of Raymore; and close friends, Claud Burns and wife Barbara,
Kansas City, and Dorothy Becker, Aurora. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. March
27 in Oaklawn Cemetery, Cainsville, with Pastor Bob Bartlesmeyer officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Gray, Algia V. 27 Sep 1910 - 26 Oct 1993 OH 3 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of H. D. and Amanda Gray; married Nelle Jean McCauley 30 Sep 1912 - 21
Aug 2005]
Algia V. Gray, 83, Ozark, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1993 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born Sept. 27, 1910 at Mentor, the son of H. D. and Amanda Gray. On
Dec. 25, 1929, he was united in marriage to Nell McCauley. He lived for 35 years in
Wichita, Kan., and was employed by Beech Aircraft. he was a retired member of I.A.M.
He served as a deacon of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include his wife,
Nell, five nephews and their wives, Claud and Hilda Kelsay, Richard and Jacki Kelsay,
all of Detroit, Mich., Regal and Mary Murphy, and Jack and Virginia Whittington, all of
Ozark, and John and Novella Whittington, Springfield; four nieces and their husbands,
Dorothy and Cecil Alford, Rogersville, Ailene and Rufus Grace, and Clessie Hiers, all of
Springfield, and Imogene and Roy Rogers, Branson; numerous great, great-great and
great-great-great nephews and nieces. Services were held Friday, Oct. 29, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden and David Howard officiating. Burial
was in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist
Church of Ozark.

Gray, Almus Roy 19 May 1929 - 20 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Roy Almus & Lola Gray; married 22 Nov 1947 Mary Ellen Lakey]
Almus Roy Gray, 63, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1993 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, following a long illness. He was born May 19, 1929 in Douglas County,
the son of Roy Almus and Lola Gray, Oldfield, and spent most of his life in the Christian
and Greene County areas. On Nov. 22, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Ellen
Lakey. He was a customer representative for Springfield City Utilities for 38 years. He
attended Calvary Temple Church, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ellen; a
son, Harold Gray; and his wife, Nancy, Ozark; his parents, Roy Almus and Lola Gray,
Oldfield; two granddaughters, Kristi Lyon and her husband, Jess, Springfield, and Karri
Gray, Ozark; a sister, Melverine Armour, Oldfield; a brother, David Roy Gray, Oldfield;
a nephew, Dwight Armour; two great-nieces, Carrissa and Lindsay Armour; other
relatives and many friends. Services were held Monday, Feb. 22, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Dr. Ray Drake and the Rev. Larry Meeks officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association.
Gray, Buna (Thompson) 30 May 1911 -10 Feb 1996 CCH-N 14 Feb 1996 [CCH-N 13
Jan 1996 (SIC)]
[Note: Daughter of Levi D. & Amanda Thompson; married 21 Sep 1929 Fred Gray 31 Jul
1908 - 12 Apr 1997]
Buna Gray, age 84, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, February 10, 1996 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 30, 1911 in Chadwick,
and was the daughter of L.D. and Amanda Thompson. On Sept. 21, 1929, she was united
in marriage to Fred Gray by Judge Wagner. Mrs. Gray was a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors include: her husband of 66 years, Fred Gray; a son, Dean, Knob
Noster, a sister, Ada Cavett, Ponca City, Okla.; two brothers, Chancey Thompson,
Forsyth, and Reggie Thompson, El Dorado, Kansas; three grandchildren; and seven
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: a son, Fred, Jr. (Cotton); her parents;
and three brothers. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County.
Gray, Clyde F. 16 Feb 1908 - 22 Aug 1990 NN-E 30 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Jessie & Tilda Gray]
Clyde Gray, 82, Nixa, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1990, in Springfield Community
Hospital. He was born Feb. 16, 1908, to Jessie and Tilda Gray. Survivors include six
nieces and nephews, Donald L. Cobb, Mildred Steele, Sharon Noland, Mary Perry, Billie
Gray and Dennis Gray; numerous other relatives and a host of friends. Services were
Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Donnie Blansit officiating. Burial
was in Old Boston Cemetery, near Oldfield.
Gray, David Lee 12 Jan 1951 - 1 Jan 1996 CCH-N 3 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Roy & Lola (Pruett) Gray]
David Lee Gray, age 44, of Chadwick, departed this life to everlasting peace at
12:52 p.m., Monday, Jan. 1, 1996, in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. He was
born Jan. 12, 1951, in Ozark. David attended Mount Olive Baptist Church, Oldfield.

Survivors include: His devoted parents, Roy and Lola (Pruett) Gray, of the home; a sister,
Melverine Armour and her husband, Daryel, Oldfield; a sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Gray,
Ozark; two nephews, Harold Gray and his wife, Nancy, Ozark, and Dwight Armour and
his wife, Connie, Oldfield; five great-nieces, Kristi Lyon and her husband, Jeff, Lee's
Summit, Karri Gray, Ozark, Carissa, Lindsey and Emily Armour, Oldfield; one uncle,
Reggie Gray and his wife, Elsie, Chadwick; five aunts, Edna Nance, Ozark, Golda
Coffer, Zelma Morrison and her husband, Oscar, and Thelma Goin, all of Oldfield, and
Flora Coffer, Chadwick; several cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by: his
grandparents, John R. and Dulcena (Hursh) Gray, Manuel and Mary Susan (Sudie
Moore) Pruett; a brother, Almus; a nephew, Michael John Armour; one aunt, Lucy (Gray)
Hawkins; three uncles, George Gray, Louis Gray and Floyd Pruett; four uncles by
marriage, Lloyd Nance, Lee Coffer, Arthur Coffer, and Arnold Goin; and several cousins.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Gray, Eloise E. (Stone) 22 Feb 1882 - 28 Oct 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Amanda Elizabeth (Purdy) Stone; married Jack R. Gray 4
Oct 1889 - 10 May 1977 ]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Eloise E. Gray, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Meadors Funeral Chapel here with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. A longtime Billings
resident, Mrs. Gray died at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the home of a daughter after an apparent
heart attack. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Ralph
of Amarillo, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Medling, Billings, Mrs. Elizabeth
Williams, Mt. Vernon and 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren
Gray, Elsie Reta (Allen) 5 Mar 1915 - 27 Jun 2003 CCH-N 9 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Rinda (Hall) Allen; married 9 Jul 1933 Reggie Gray 12
Dec 1916 - 4 Aug 2003]
Elsie Reta (Allen) Gray, 88, Chadwick, died at 4:43 p.m. June 27, 2003, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born March 5, 1915, in Chadwick to Charlie
and Rinda (Hall) Allen. On July 9, 1933, she was united in marriage to Reggie Gray and
to this union two daughters and one son were born. Gray was a lifetime resident of the
Chadwick area and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Chadwick. Her family
and friends benefited from her talents as an excellent cook. She planned and provided
Sunday dinners and generously welcomed all guests. She spent countless hours
gardening, canning her vegetables, preparing berries and making jelly. The most
cherished and best remembered times of her life have been the "togetherness" of her
family and children. She was preceded in death by both her parents; one son, Leonard; an
infant grandchild; three sisters, Elma Coffer-Moody, Florence Newberry and Dorothy
Loomis; brother Herman Allen; infant brother Thomas Allen and five brothers-in-law.
Survivors include her loving husband of almost 70 years, Reggie, of the home; two
daughters, Lorene Rantz and husband C.C., Cedar Creek, and Fern Pickett and husband
Robert, Chadwick; two sisters, Hazel Jenkins and husband Basil, Ozark, and Gladys
Gilbert, Oldfield; brother Clarence Allen and wife Cleta, Chadwick; three sisters-in-law,
Edna Nance, Lola Gray and Evelyn Allen; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren;
nine great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Services were

held at 2 p.m. July 2 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Joe Dan
Edwards and Darrell Mead officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery.
Gray, Emmett 1887 - 11 Jan 1981
Emmett Gray, 83, Republic, died Monday afternoon at Cox Medical Center. He
was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Holly; a son, Dallas
of Billings; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Cantrell Chapel, Republic, with Charles Perry officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery. Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Gray, Frances L. (Inman) 20 Sep 1913 - 24 Nov 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of Glover Franklin & Mary Alice (Dewitt) Inman]
Frances L. Gray, 77, Springfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 1990 in
Crane Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1913 in Christian County to Glover
Franklin and Mary Alice Dewitt Inman. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Carolyn Poole, Springfield; two sons, Joe, Nixa, and Jim,
Clever; a sister, Mae McConnell, Republic; two brothers, Robert Inman, Nixa, and Fred
Inman, Seymour: 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday,
Nov. 27, in Greenlawn with the Rev. Kenneth Mathes officiating. Burial was in White
Chapel Cemetery.
Gray, Fred 31 Jul 1908 - 12 Apr 1997 CCH-N 16 Apr 1997
Fred Gray, 88, Sparta, died Saturday, April 12, 1997, in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. He was born July 31, 1908, east of Chadwick, and was the son of William
Jefferson and Alice Belle (Roberts) Gray. He lived throughout his life in Christian and
Douglas. Counties. On September 21, 1929, he married Buna Thompson. Mr. Gray was a
retired mail carrier. He had also owned grocery stores on Beaver Creek and at Chadwick.
He enjoyed entertaining as a musician for several area citizen centers. He most recently
attended Mt. Olive Baptist Church. His wife preceded him in death in 1996. He was also
preceded in death by a son, Fred, Jr. “Cotton” Gray, and nine brothers and sisters, Riley,
Walter, John, Ruby, Katie Adams, Elsie Shane, Alta Coffer, Ina Minter, and Jack.
Survivors include: a son, Merrill Dean Gray and his wife, Dorothy, Knob Noster; three
grandchildren, Mike Gray, Marshfield, Tony Lee Gray, Eldorado, Kansas, and Vickey
Utter, Las Vegas, Nevada; and seven great-grandchildren, Matthew, Tyson, Lucas,
Andrea, Jesse, B.J., and Bart. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 15,.1997, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall
Cemetery at Mound in Douglas County.
Gray, Genobia (Baird) 7 Jul 1909 - 12 Mar 2005 SN-L 14 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Zebedee & Jessie (Smith) Baird; married Claude C. Gray 19 Aug
1908 - 24 Mar 1992]
Genobia Gray, 95, Willard, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2005, in the
Willard Care Center. Genobia was born on July 7, 1909, to the late Zeebedie and Jessie
(Smith) Baird in Ozark, Mo. She was united in marriage to Claude Gray on September
27, 1927, in Ozark. She was a homemaker and enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and cooking.
Other hobbies she had included tending to her garden where she grew flowers and

vegetables. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Claude Gray; son and
daughter-in-law, Junior and Joretta Gray; sisters, May Kessinger, Helen Campbell, and
Bedith Broce; and brothers, Joe, Oran, and Robert Baird. Survivors include son, Elbia
Gray, and wife, Erma; grandchildren, Louise Hillhouse, Janet Luttrell, and Steve Gray,
all of Rogersville, and Larry and Roger Gray, Springfield; several great and great-great
grandchildren; numerous other loving relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services
will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Thieme-ShadelHicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Gray, Gregory James 10 Oct 1973 - 2 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of David & Barbara (Bremer) Gray]
Gregory James Gray, 15, of Ozark, died at 10:55 p.m. June 2 from injuries he
received in a motorcycle accident. Services for Gregory were held June 5 at the Harris
Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. David Owings officiating. Burial was in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Born Oct. 10, 1973 in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Barbara and
David Gray, Gregory was a freshman at Ozark High School, where he participated in
both football and wrestling. He was a member of tile Eastern Gate Baptist Church.
Surviving are his parents, Barbara and David Gray, rural Ozark; a brother, Johnny, of the
home; a sister, Trinity Roberts, Ozark; a nephew, Dusty Roberts; his paternal
grandparents, Denzil Gray, Ozark, and Jean Gray, Imagene, Iowa; his maternal
grandfather, Harold Bremer, Ottumwa, Iowa; his great-grandmother, Martha Gray,
Sidney, Iowa; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Gray, Harold 1923 - 8 Sep 2006 SN-L 9 Sep 2006
Harold Gray, 83, Billings, passed away Friday morning, September 8, 2006, at
Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, September
11, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to The Cox Health Foundation Women's Service, 3525 S.
National Ave., Ste. 204, Springfield, MO 65807.
Gray, Henry Daniel 1869 - 15 Aug 1953 CCR 27 Aug 1953 p1
Henry Daniel Gray, 83, longtime Ozark merchant and produce dealer, died
August 15 in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lois Parten of Springfield. He had been in
failing health for several years and for the past two months had been bedfast. He was an
ardent and active member of the Baptist Church, first placing his membership in the
Smyrna Baptist Church. He later became a charter member of the Mentor Baptist Church
and in 1913, upon moving to Ozark, he became a member of the Ozark Baptist Church
where he retained his membership until his death. His wife, Many Poynor Gray, preceded
him in death several years ago. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lois Parten and
Mrs. Ona Earnest of Springfield and Mrs, Elva Kelsay of Detroit, Mich. and one son
Algia Gray of Wichita, Kan. Other survivors include seven grandchildren and a sister,
Mrs. N. M. Leonard of Boulder, Colo. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Monday
afternoon in the Ozark Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was

in Dodson Cemetery northeast of Ozark under the direction of Thieme Funeral Home of
Springfield.
Gray, Hester M. (Crawford) Freeman 28 Dec 1903 - Aug 1973 OH 16 Aug 1973 p8
[Note: married first ? Freeman; married Everett Gray 17 Apr 1903 - Sep 1987]
Mrs. Hester M. Freeman Gray, 69, died at Kimbrough Nursing Home August 9
after a long illness. Survivors include her husband Everett; two daughters, Mrs. J. D.
Hilton and Mrs. Brady Chandler of Springfield; one step-daughter, Mrs. Robert Ellington
of Springfield; one brother Dudley Crawford of Forsyth; one half-sister, Mrs. Jim
Newton of Wichita, Kan., two half brothers, Ben Carroll of Springfield and H. B. Carroll
of Ozark and six grandchildren; three great grandchildren and four step grandchildren.
Services were under direction of Klinger.
Gray, Idelia “Ida” 14 Aug 1892 - 7 Apr 1956
CCR 12 Apr 1956 p4
[Note: married John William Gray 1861 - 17 Sep 1936]
Funeral services for Mrs. Idelia Gray, 83, who died April 7, were held Monday
afternoon at the Chestnutridge Church with Rev. Tip Keithley officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of
Taneyville, Mo., she was preceded in death by her husband, John William Gray.
Survivors include four sons and three daughters, 44 grandchildren and five sisters. She
was converted in early girlhood and lived a faithful Christian life.
Gray, Jack T. 4 Oct 1889 - 10 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: Son of Samuel F. & Mary (Bloomer) Gray; married Eloise E. Stone 22 Feb 1882 28 Oct 1977 ]
BILLINGS - Services for Jack T. Gray, 87, a longtime Billings resident, were at 2
p.m. Friday in Meadors Funeral Chapel, Billings with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating,
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Gray died at 7:23 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield following a short illness. A retired barber and member of the
Masonic Lodge, Mr. Gray is survived by his wife, Eloise E..; a son, Ralph of Amarillo,
Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, Mt. Vernon and Mrs,. Mary Medlin,
Billings; a brother, Jim of Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Maude Tillman, Fresno, Calif.; 11
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Gray, James Noel "Doc" 29 Jul 1923 - 16 Feb 2005
SN-L 18 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of James H. & Maggie (Holland) Gray; married first Louise K.
James Noel "Doc" Gray, 81, Springfield, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, February
16, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center, surrounded by his family. He was born
July 29, 1923, in Christian County, Missouri, to James H. and Maggie (Holland) Gray.
He was a graduate of Sparta High School, Class of 1941. During World War II he was in
the U.S. Marine Corps serving in the Pacific and he was in the Battle of Iwo Jima. He
was united in marriage to Louise K. Lowery on April 26, 1948. He worked for Producer's
Creamery in both Springfield and Lebanon for several years. Later, he was employed by
Kraft Foods retiring in 1986 after 32 years of service. In 1992 Noel was preceded in
death by his wife of 44 years, Louise K. Gray. In 1976 he was preceded in death by his
brother, Samuel Earl Gray. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Porter and her

husband, Larry, of Rogersville; two stepdaughters, Katherine Stratman, Jefferson City,
and Paula McLaggan, Lake Jackson, Texas. Surviving grandchildren include, Melanie
Yarbrough and husband, Jeremy, Ozark, Lisa Johns, Fordland, Sheila Stratman, Jefferson
City, Greg Stratman and wife, Laura, Vienna, Steve Stratman, San Diego, Calif., Billie
Reese and husband, Greg, West Hartford, Conn., Sara Thimmesch and husband, Dan,
Lawrence, Kan., Johnny McLaggan, Freeport, Texas, and Douglas McLaggan, Lake
Jackson, Texas. Surviving great-grandchildren include, Cory Johns, Kate Stratman,
Amanda, Jonathan, Andrew and Nathan Stratman, David Paradine, Zachary Reese, Erin,
Brian, and Brandon Thimmesch, Clint and Marcus McLaggan. One great-greatgrandchild, Gavin Stratman, survives. Nieces and nephews surviving are, Don Gray of
Oak Harbor, Wash., Sandy Ratto of Fortuna, Calif., Bob Gray and Jan Gray of Castro
Valley, Calif. One sister-inlaw, Ruth Geister, Springfield, survives. Visitation will be
from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 19, followed by a service at 3 p.m. at the KlingnerCope Family Funeral Home. The Reverend, Hubert Swearengin, will officiate. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans at 1708 St. Louis,
Springfield, Missouri 65802, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Gray, Jonathan David 10 Dec 1977 - 1 Jul 2006 SN-L 4 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of David & Barbara Gray; married 6 Nov 1999 Melody McKnight]
Jonathan David Gray, age 28, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2006, while on an
outing on Bull Shoals Lake. He was born December 10, 1977, in Hamburg, Iowa, and
graduated from Ozark High School in 1996. He was baptized at the age of 14 into the
Eastern Gate Baptist Church. On November 6, 1999, Johnny and Melody McKnight were
united in marriage. Johnny was an electrician, and was employed by Sechler Electric. He
loved his family and spending time with his sons. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and
canoeing. Survivors include his wife, Melody; two sons, Brandon, age 6, and Trenton,
age 3; his parents, David and Barbara Gray, Ozark; grandmothers, Jean Francis Gray,
Shenandoah, Iowa, and Ila Gray, Nebraska City, Nebraska; a sister, Trinity Crosby and
husband, John, Galena, two nephews, Dusty and Robbie; his parents-in-law, Jerry and
Lou McKnight, Sparta; grandparents-in-law, Gerald and Barbara McKnight, Ozark; a
sister-in-law, Amanda McKnight; a brother-in-law, Jared McKnight; and many aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Greg; his mother's
parents; and his father's dad. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral
home. Memorials contributions may be made for the benefit of Melody Gray and sons, in
care of Ozark Bank or Adams Funeral Home.
Gray, Laura Vesta (Davis) 1897 - 27 Nov 1954 CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
Funeral services for Laura Vesta Davis Gray. 57, who died November 27 at her
home in Republic, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Republic Church of Christ, with
Evangelist William F. Walker officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She is survived by her husband, William J.
Gray, Rt. 1, Republic; a son, J. B. Gray, Rt. 2, Republic; two daughters, Mrs. Loyd Evatt
and Miss Annabelle Gray, both of Republic; other relatives and many friends.

Gray, Leonard James 30 May 1934 - 30 Aug 1962 CCR 6 Sep 1962 p1
Funeral services for Leonard James Gray, 28, Chadwick, who died Thursday in
the University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Chadwick
Union Church with the Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston
Cemetery east of Oldfield under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Gray, Lester Roscoe 4 Mar 1893 - 3 Dec 1985
Lester Gray. Officiating of services for Lester Roscoe Gray will be the Rev.
Randy Demasters. Mr. Gray was a retired farmer and a member of the Clever Methodist
Church. He as a WW1 Navy veteran and a member of the War Dads. Survivors include
a son, Gerald, Clever; a daughter, Hildred Moore, Clever; a sister Vita Willis. Hamilton
Park, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.
Hand written date of Dec. 3, 1985 . Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Gray, Lola E. (Pruett) 13 May 1911 - 12 Feb 2004 SN-L 14 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Manuel A. & Mary Susan "Sude" (Moore) Pruett; married 1937 Roy
Almus Gray 31 Aug 1908 - 14 Mar 1997]
Lola E. Gray, 92, Oldfield, Mo., passed away at 5:17 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12,
2004, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Lola was born May 13, 1911, in the
Pansy community, the daughter of Manuel A. and Mary Susan "Sude" (Moore) Pruett.
On June 26, 1929, she was united in marriage to Roy A. Gray and to this union three
children were born. Lola lived most of her life in the Oldfield and Chadwick
communities and was a longtime member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church in
Highlonesome. Lola was a hard working woman who enjoyed being a homemaker and
taking care of her family. She was a warm, caring person and a loving, thoughtful mother
and grandmother. Lola was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Roy Gray; her
parents; two sons, Almus Gray and David Gray; grandson Michael Armour; sister Golda
Coffer; and brother Floyd Pruett. She is survived by her daughter, Melverine Armour and
husband Daryel of Oldfield, Mo.; two grandsons, Harold Gray and wife Nancy of Ozark,
Mo., and Dwight Armour and wife Connie of Oldfield; five great-granddaughters, Kristy
Lyon and husband Jess of Ozark, Kari Blansit of Ozark, Carissa, Lindsey and Emily
Armour of Oldfield; four great-great grandchildren, Chandler, Oliva and Tyler Lyon of
Ozark, and Moriah Blansit of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Flora Coffer of Chadwick,
Mo., Thelma Goin of Oldfield, and Zelma Morrison of Springfield, Mo.; one sister-inlaw, Edna Nance of Ozark; and many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Burial will follow in
the Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Friends may call in the funeral home today from
noon to 7 p.m.
AND
Gray, Lola E. (Pruett) 13 May 1911 - 12 Feb 2004 CCH-N 17 Feb 2004
Lola E. Gray, 92, Oldfield, died at 5:17 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born May 13, 1911, in the Pansy community,
the daughter of Manuel A. and Mary Susan "Sude" (Moore) Pruett. On June 26, 1929,

she was united in marriage to Roy A. Gray and to this union three children were born.
Gray lived most of her life in the Oldfield and Chadwick communities and was a
longtime member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Highlonesome. She was a hard
working woman who enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She was
a warm, caring person and a loving thoughtful mother and grandmother. She was
preceded in death by her husband of 67 years Roy Gray; her parents; two sons, Almus
Gray and David Gray; a grandson, Michael Armour; a sister, Golda Coffer; and a brother,
Floyd Pruett. Survivors include her daughter, Melverine Armour and husband Daryel,
Oldfield; two grandsons, Harold Gray and wife Nancy, Ozark, and Dwight Armour and
wife Connie, Oldfield; five great-granddaughters, Kristy Lyon and husband Jess, Ozark,
Kari Blansit, Ozark, and Carissa, Lindsey and Emily Armour, Oldfield; four great-greatgrandchildren, Chandler, Oliva and Tyler Lyon, Ozark, and Moriah Blansit, Kansas City;
three sisters, Flora Coffer, Chadwick, Thelma Goin, Oldfield, and Zelma Morrison,
Springfield; one sister-in-law, Edna Nance, Ozark; and many nieces, nephews and loving
friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Feb. 15 in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Burial was in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation was from noon to 7 p.m. Feb. 13. ©Ozarks
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Gray, Mabel R. (?) Hawley 14 Sep 1900 - 2 Dec 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
Mabel R. Gray, 89, Billings, died at 11:29 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield. She was a homemaker and a member of Pearson
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a son, Jackie Hawley, Yucca
Valley, Calif.; a daughter, Janet Rohlman, Billings; three grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a niece; and a nephew.
Gray, Martha Magdalene (Willis) 29 Aug 1907 - 13 Jul 1991 NN-E 18 Jul 1991
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Nancy Willis; married Everett Gray 17 Apr 1903 - 17 Sep
1987]
Martha Magdalene Gray, 83, died Saturday, July 13, 1991. The daughter of
Samuel and Nancy Willis, she was born Aug. 29, 1907, in Douglas County. She married
Everett Gray March 20, 1925. She was preceded in death by her husband; and an infant
daughter, Janice. Survivors include four children, Laurell, Hemet, Calif., Denzil,
Nebraska City, Neb., Joyce Major, Chemult, Ore., and Donald, Jasper, Ark.; 24
grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Services were
Wednesday afternoon in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Gray, Mary M. 6 Feb 1901 - 20 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
Services for Mrs. Mary M. Gray, 77, Rogersville, were held Saturday in
Greenlawn North, Springfield, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Gray died June 20 in St. John’s Regional Medical Center,
Joplin, apparently of a heart attack. She was visiting relatives. Surviving are a son, Frank
of Ozark; two daughters, Fern Constable of Route 1, Rogersville and Vesta Ward, Route
2, Rogersville; a sister, Martha Gray of Sparta; nine grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.

Gray, Nelle Jean (McCauley) 30 Sep 1912 - 21 Aug 2005 SN-L 23 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jerome & Agnes (O'Neil) McCauley; married 25 Dec 1929 Algia V.
Gray]
Nelle Jean (McCauley) Gray, 92, Ozark, departed this life at 6:20 a.m. Sunday,
August 21, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. She was born September 30,
1912, near Ozark, the daughter of Jerome and Agnes (O'Neil) McCauley. She attended
Ozark Grade and High School. On December 25, 1929, she was united in marriage to
Algia V. Gray and they enjoyed over 63 years together. For 35 years, she lived in
Wichita, Kan., and was employed by Beech Aircraft. In 1978, she and her husband
retired and returned to live in Ozark. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her husband; parents; her sister
and brother in-law, Thelma and Clarence Whittington; an infant brother, Roy McCauley;
and several nieces and nephews. Survivors include two nephews and their wives, John
David and Novella Whittington, Springfield, and Jack and Virginia Whittington, Ozark;
four nieces, Ailene Grace, Springfield, Imogene Rogers, Branson, Hilda Kelsey and
Jackie Kelsey, Detroit, Mich.; and numerous other special relatives and friends. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark,
MO 65721. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. August 23, 2005, in the funeral home.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 24, 2005, in Adams Funeral
Home with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in
Richwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be given to the
Nelle and Algia Gray Van Fund, First Baptist Church of Ozark, 1400 West Jackson,
Ozark, MO 65721. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staffs at James
River Care Center and St. John's Hospital for their kindness and loving care.
Gray, Nellie Mildred (?) Hargrove 3 Mar 1866 - 9 Oct 1948 CCR 14 Oct 1948
[Note: married James T. Hargrove 22 Nov 1856 - 12 Dec 1918; married 16 Feb 1938
Thomas Mitchell Gray]
Nellie M. Grey was born March 3, 1866, in Orange county, Neb., and died Oct. 9,
1948, at the age of 82 years. She came to Missouri at an early age and has lived here
since. She married James Hargrove, who preceded her in death several years ago. In 1937
she was married to Mitchell Grey, who survives her. She was converted at an early age
and lived a devoted Christian life. Survivors include the husband, Mitchell, of the home;
one half-brother, Wellman Basley of Maringo, Ind.; one half-sister, Marian Roberts of
Billings, Rt. 1; several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Sunday Oct. 10, in the Maples-Harris Funeral Chapel with the Rev.
Cecil Barnett officiating. Burial was made in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever.
Gray, Oletha Kay (Kincheloe) 12 Sep 1926 - 22 Jun 1993 OH 30 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Rose (Cox) Kincheloe; married Fred “Cotton” Gray]
Oletha Kay Gray, 66, Longview, died Tuesday, June 22, 1993 at St. John’s
Medical Center. She was born Sept. 12, 1926 in Lamar, Colo., the daughter of Jesse and
Rose (Cox) Kincheloe. She moved here in 1989 from Oak Harbor, Wash. She attended
Calvary Community Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred “Cotton”

Gray. Survivors include a son, Joseph Bennett, Longview; three daughters, Shirley
Gaddis, Longview, Sarah Cain, Ephrata, Wash., and Vicky Utter, Las Vegas, Nev.; a
sister, Emma Ball, Longview; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services
were held Friday, June 25, at Columbia Funeral Chapel with the Dr. Howard King
officiating. Burial was in Sparta.
Gray, Oliver “Bob” 6 Jan 1895 - Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: married Mary]
OZARK - Oliver “Bob” Gray, 80, Ozark, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. A former resident of Springfield,
Mr. Gray lived here since 1949. He was a retired civil service employee and a member of
the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a son, Frank, of Ozark;
two daughters, Mrs. Vesta Ward, Route 2, Rogersville and Mrs. Fern Constable, Route 1,
Rogersville; three brothers, Lennie of Shenandoah, Iowa, Austin of Sidney, Iowa and
Everett of Imogene, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Clara Hursh, Springfield; and eight
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services for Oliver “Bob” Gray, 80, Ozark
were at 1 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield with the Rev. Allen
Harrison officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery Springfield. Mr. Gray died at
11:35 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, following a short illness.
AND
Gray, Oliver “Bob” 6 Jan 1895 - Jun 1975 OH 3 Jul 1975 p11
We wish to express out heartfelt thanks to all who came to the home, gave gifts of
time, food and flowers in the hour of our sudden need. Also to Dr. and Mrs. McCormick
for services above and beyond the call of duty, to Rev. Harrison and to the ladies of the
First Baptist Church for the wonderful meal. To all the wonderful people who care, God
bless you all. The family of Bob Gray.
Gray, Patricia Ann 27 Nov 1968 - 14 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
[Note: Daughter of Herschel L. & Joan (Shirkey) Gray
Funeral services for Patricia Ann Gray, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel L.
Gray, Chestnut Ridge, were held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Harris Chapel at Ozark. The
Rev. Raymond Orf officiated, Burial was in the Schupbach Cemetery. She was dead on
arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, on Friday at 12:40 p.m. Cause of death is
unknown. Surviving are her brother, Michael; four sisters, Mrs. Jean Louis of Spokane,
Teresa, Peggy Sue and Leslie Gail, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mr.
Albert Gray, Chestnut Ridge; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Mr. and Mrs.
E. D. Yeager, Bartlesville, Okla. and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Wilson,
Spokane.
Gray, Paul Wayne 4 Jan 1924 - 24 May 1945
PFC. PAUL WAYNE GRAY, Infantryman, was killed in action on Okinawa,
according to a War department telegram received a few days ago by his wife, Mrs. Betty
Gray, and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester B. Gray, all of Clever. Private Gray, a former
resident of Springfield and employee of Springfield Trailer Company had been overseas
since the middle of April. He is the father of a three-year-daughter who, with her mother,
makes her home with Private Gray’s parents. (Note: April 1 –American forces launched

the invasion of Okinawa during World War II, 1945). Contributed by Sadie Phillips and
Bea Gardner.
GRAY, PAUL WAYNE
PFC US ARMY
VETERAN SERVICE DATES: Unknown
DATE OF BIRTH: 01/04/1924 DATE OF DEATH: 05/24/1945
DATE OF INTERMENT: 06/13/1949 BURIED AT: SECTION Q SITE 310
NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC
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Gray, Reggie James 12 Dec 1916 - 4 Aug 2003
CCH-N 13 Aug 2003
Reggie James Gray, 86, Chadwick, died at his residence Aug. 4, 2003. He was
born Dec. 12, 1916, the son of John R. and Dulcenia (Hursh) Gray. On July 9, 1933, he
was united in marriage to Elsie Reta Allen, who preceded him in death on June 27, 2003.
Gray was a life long resident of Christian County and a widely-known heavy equipment
operator, sawmill operator, and farmer. He was a thin man in stature, but a huge man with
an enormous heart in reality. Numerous people, neighbors and friends benefited from
Gray's generous giving. He worked long hours on his farm where he enjoyed his cattle,
buffalo and being outdoors. Work ethics were important to Gray, but his family and
providing for them and his wife was his greatest wealth. He especially enjoyed family
dinners on Sunday and was a member of the First Pentecostal Church in Chadwick. In
addition to his wife, Gray is also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Leonard
Gray; an infant grandchild; a great-grandchild; two brothers and one sister. Survivors
include two daughters, Lorene Rantz and husband CC, Cedar Creek, and Fern Pickett and
husband Robert, Chadwick; one sister, Edna Nance, Ozark; nine grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and caring
friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 7, 2003, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Gray, Roger W. 18 Sep 1921 - Sep 2006 SN-L 28 Sep 2006 & SN-L 30 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Roger Neil & Marie (West) Gray; married 1943 Katherine King]
Roger W. Gray was an energetic businessman, a dedicated family member, and
friend whose optimism and curiosity for life led him in a variety of pursuits. Born
September 18, 1921, in Ozark, Missouri, to Roger Neil and Marie West Gray. Roger was
an eager learner who, as a child, rose quickly through boy scouting to become an Eagle
Scout, leading his own troop and attending two national scout jamborees. One of his
earliest business ventures as a youth was to undertake delivery of the Saturday Evening
Post and Liberty Magazine. Roger grew up in Springfield, Missouri, where he graduated
from Springfield High School and Drury College, with a year of study at Harvard
Business School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and returned to Harvard
to study with the Navy Supply Corps. Roger married his high school sweetheart and
childhood dance partner, Kathryn King Gray in 1943, and they spent the early part of
their lives together as a Navy couple in various stations, including Philadelphia, Guam
and Newfoundland. In 1959, the Grays settled with their daughter, Janie, in Virginia
Beach where Roger rose to the rank of Lt. Commander before retiring in 1964 with 20
years of service in the Navy. Roger's business interests led him to co-purchase Carroll's,

one of the first fast food restaurants in the area. In the 1970's, he established Cardinal
Contract Furnishings as a commercial furniture and interior design business serving the
growing hotel industry in Virginia Beach. His enthusiasm for business was later directed
toward commercial real estate development, serving as an associate Broker with Leading
Edge Realty before moving to Charlottesville in 2002. Roger was an Elder in the First
Presbyterian Church, active in the Navy Retired Officer's Association, and a former
Toastmaster. He was an avid bridge player who loved to read, play tennis, and engage
others in intellectual discussion. Roger is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kay Gray,
along with their daughter, Janie Gray Hunter and her husband, Gary, of Charlottesville,
Va., and their children Laura Kathryn and Charles Raymond Hunter. Roger is also
survived by his sister, Louanna Ritter and her husband, Jerry, of Exeter, New Hampshire,
and their children: Jerry, Jr., Terry , Kathy, Neil, and David Ritter. Janie and her family
wish to thank the staff of Winterhaven, and the folks from Hospice of the Piedmont,
especially the team of Theresa, Katie, and Swami Sarvaananda; and Dr. John Gazewood
for their kind and thoughtful care. In keeping with his interest in learning, Roger has
donated his body to science. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian
Church, Va. Beach on October 7th at 11 a.m. Friends may send wishes to the family in
care of Kay Gray at Winterhaven, 220 S. Pantops Dr. Charlottesville, VA. 22911 or to
jghunter@adelphia.net.
Gray, Ronald Wayne
25 Feb 1943 - 2 Sep 1943
Funeral services for Ronald Wayne Gray, 6 months old, son of Wayne and Betty
Gray of Clever, were held Friday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. D. H.
Holland, pastor, conducting the services. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under the
direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include the parents
and one sister, Dona Gail, and both the paternal and maternal grandparents. Contributed
by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Gray, Roy Almus 31 Aug 1908 - 14 Mar 1997 CCH-N 19 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of John and Dulcene (Hursh) Gray; married Lola]
Roy Almus Gray, 88, Chadwick, died Friday, March 14, 1997, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born August 31, 1908, in Chadwick and
lived there and in Douglas County throughout his life. On June 26, 1929, he married Lola
E. Pruett. He was a farmer and a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Preceding him in
death were: His parents, John and Dulcene (Hursh) Gray; two sons, Almus Gray and
David Gray; a grandson, Michael John Armour; two bothers; and a sister. Survivors
include: his wife, Lola; a daughter, Melverine Armour and her husband, Daryel, Oldfield;
a daughter-in-law, Mary Ellen Gray, Ozark; two grandchildren, Harold Gray and his
wife, Nancy, Ozark, and Dwight Armour and his wife, Connie, Oldfield; five greatgrandchildren, Kristi Lyon and her husband, Jess, Lees Summit, Karri Gray, Ozark,
Carissa, Lindsey, and Emily Armour, all of Oldfield; great-great-grandchild, Chandler
Lyon; a brother, Reggie Gray, Chadwick; and a sister, Edna Nance, Ozark. Funeral
services were Saturday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl
Thompson and Rev. Harland Usery officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery
Oldfield.

Gray, Veda Mae (Kissee)
17 Apr 1919 - 27 May 2003 CCH-N 11 Jun 2003
Veda Mae Gray, 84, Alton, was born April 17, 1919, in the Petelo community
between Sparta and Rogersville and died May 27, 2003, at the West Vue Health Care
Center in West Plains. She was the daughter of Willis and Mahaleth Kissee and on Dec.
24, 1940, was married to Victor Gray. From this union one son, Don, was born. She was
a 1939 graduate of Sparta High School. Gray was raised on and lived on small farms
most of her life until the death of her husband in 1971. She lived in Sparta until 1993
when she moved to Alton to be near her family. She worked for Hagale Garment Co. and
Fasco Industries in Ozark. She was a Christian woman who read the Bible and attended
Macedonia Baptist Church, Alton. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Don
and Mary Gray, Alton; two grandchildren, Landon Gray, Springfield, and Tara Gray,
Point Lookout; a niece, Charlene Gray, Coweta, Okla.; and numerous other relatives and
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Mahaleth Kissee; her
husband, Victor; and two nieces, Jewell Cooper and Vivean Curnutte. Services were at
11 a.m. May 31at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. Tommy Boyd
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Burney Claxton. Burial was in the Springhill Cemetery,
under the direction of Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
AND
Springfield News-Leader, May 29. 2003.
Gray, Vesta (Davis) 1897 - 1954
Funeral services for Mrs. Vesta Gray, who passed away at 7:30 Saturday night in
her home just north of Republic, were held at the Church of Christ here Tuesday
afternoon. Evangelist Bill Walker of Springfield and the pastor, Jesse Weatherwax,
conducted the service. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery west of Springfield. Mrs.
Gray, 57 years old, was born in this community and spent her entire life here. In young
womanhood she was married to William J. Gray, who with three children – J. B. of
Republic Rt. 2, Miss Annabelle Gray of the home, and Mrs. Lloyd Evatt of Republic –
survives. Mrs. Gray possessed the qualities of a fine Christian woman. She was a
devoted wife, a loving mother and had a kindly interest in everyone. She loved music
and possessed a nice contralto voice. A host of friends regret her early death but feel
that, “She is not dead, but just away.” Other survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Barney Davis of Republic; a brother, Walter Davis of Ontario, Calif.; six sisters, Mrs.
Hollie Gray of rural Billings, Mrs. Betty Newcomb of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Lydia
Edwards of Springfield Rt. 12, Mrs. Grace Adams of Fullerton, Calif., Mrs. Bernice
Bassore of Mt. Vernon, and Miss Tressie Davis of this city; and two grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954 in the margin.
Gray, William J. 1894 - 1964
William J. Gray, 70, died Saturday afternoon in Burge-Protestant Hospital in
Springfield. Mr. Gray, a retired farmer, was a native of Greene County. He was a
member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by a son, J. B. Gray, Rt. 1, Republic;
two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Evatt, Rt. 2, Republic, and Mrs. Annabelle Gleghorn, Rt. 1,
Republic; a brother, Emmitt Gray, Billings; and four grandchildren. His wife, Vesta, died
in 1954. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cantrell.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1964, in the margin.
Grayson, Glenda Lee 9 Nov 1950 - 4 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of P. E. & Loretta Grayson]
Glenda Lee Grayson, 55, was born on November 9, 1950, in Albuquerque, New
Mexico. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2006. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Loretta Showers in 1975, and P.E. Grayson in 1998.
Survivors include her stepmother, Patricia Grayson of Clever; two brothers and their
wives, Ken and Chris Grayson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tony and Carol Rogers of
Nixa; two sisters and their husbands, Neta and Jim Ford of LaGrange, Ky., and Denise
and Marty McHaffie of Ozark, and a third sister, Karla Grayson of Clever; two beloved
nieces, Sarah and Rachel Ford of LaGrange, Ky.; special friends, Lois Richey of Kansas
City, Mo., and Rila Archer of Halltown, Mo. She also leaves behind a host of other
relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at Grace Church of the Nazarene,
540 East Walnut Lawn, Springfield, on Friday, October 6, 2006 at 7 p.m., under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Family and friends may place a
condolence message at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a
donation to the charity of your choice.
Green, Agnes Jane (Randles) Jarmin 22 Jan 1909 - 16 Jun 2005 SN-L 19 Jun 2005
[Note: married first ? Jarmin; married 1929 Halland L. Green 26 Feb 1906 - 24 Dec
1987; son probably Lloyd Jarmin 29 May 1926 - 1 Sep 1995]
"The daily grind of hard work gets a person polished." Anyone who knew Agnes
Green, 96, will attest that she was a polished jewel of a lady who lived a full and active
life till she died in Cox South Hospital, surrounded by her family on June 16, 2005.
Agnes was born on January 22, 1909, in Mentor, Mo., one of eight children in the
Randles family. The others all have preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death
were her husband, Halland; and her son, Lloyd Melvin Jarmin. Agnes met Halland Green
after a revival at the Bois D'Arc Baptist Church in 1929. They were both saved at that
revival, soon married, and in the decades that followed, their belief in Jesus Christ and
their commitment to each other never wavered. Halland and Agnes worked side-by-side
throughout their life together to: -endure the hardship and challenge of the Great
Depression. Whether picking fruit in California or working in a tomato factory in Bois
D'Arc, they worked as partners. -rebuild Tatum Chapel after it was struck by lightening
in 1956. -build dozens of custom homes in the Springfield area. -raise their children and
be active in the lives of their grandchildren. With Hal's death in 1987, Agnes lost her
partner. But she stayed active in the life of her new church home, Southgate Baptist,
where she was known by her grandkid's name for her, "Nana." Nana also rediscovered a
love of reading late in life. In fact, it seemed that while others her age were content to
lose interest in new ideas, Nana's curiosity grew. At the Baptist Home in Ozark, where
she lived for the last two years, she shared her positive attitude and sparkle with others
every day. Memories of Nana will always be connected with doing something. Never
idle, we will all remember her working on a quilt with the Sunshine Pals; baking the
world's greatest blackberry cobbler; reading a special poem that she'd found in a favorite
book; or just working with Papa to put out another garden. Many believe that heaven is a

place of eternal rest, but our guess is that Nana has already found something to do. She
was polished by the grind of hard work and now she can shine forever. She is survived by
her daughter, Kay Smith; a daughter-in-law, Jean Jarmin; grandchildren, Todd Smith,
Timm Smith, Tiffany (Smith) Washburn, Jeanne Jarmin, and Joanie Jarmin. Six greatgrandchildren will also miss their Nana. A closed-casket funeral service will be held at 1
p.m. on Monday, June 20, in Southgate Baptist Church. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m.
today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions, to the charity of your
choice, are appreciated.
Green, Audrey E. 17 Nov 1916 - 15 Aug 1968 CCR 22 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married Calvin Waldo Green 26 Jan 1915 - 15 Jun 1999]
Mrs. Audrey E. Green, 51, lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 5:15 p.m. Thursday
at her home, Route 2, after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Smyrna Baptist
Church northeast of here. Survivors include her husband, Waldo; three sons, Billy, Army
stationed in New Jersey, James C., Army, stationed in Turkey, Joseph of the home; two
daughters, Miss Carol Green, Kansas City, Mrs. Steve Gaither, Ozark; one sister, Mrs.
Hildo Koch, San Carlos, Calif.; and one grandson. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Smyrna Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Evans officiating. A second private
services was held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, following the
arrival at 8 p.m. Monday of Sp/4 James C. Green from Sinop, Turkey on 30-day
emergency leave. Burial in Weaver Cemetery followed under direction of Adams.
Green, Billy Bob 4 Sep 1947 – 8 Oct 2000 CCH-N 11 Oct 2000
Billy Bob Green, age 53, Ozark, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born September 4, 1947 in Ozark, the son of Calvin and
Audrey Leiva Green. He worked as an electrical contractor. Mr. Green was a member of
the Smyrna Baptist Church in Ozark. On December 26, 1984, he was united in marriage
to Vickie Bryan. Survivors include: his wife, Vickie, Ozark; three children, Bobby Green,
and his wife Amy, Ozark, David Green, Ozark, and Daressa Finch, Ozark; two grandchildren, Danielle Roberts and Cody Green; his mother, Freda Green, Nixa; his parentsin-law, Basel and Beulah Bryan, Ozark; four sisters, Carol Kendrick, Springfield, Sharon
Glenn, Sparta, Mary Ann Whitley and her husband, Larry, Springfield, and Shelly
Graham and her husband Steve, Oceanside, CA; three brothers, Mike Green and his wife,
Katrina, Ozark, Gary Recla and his wife Nancy, Nixa, and Mike Recla and his wife
Nancy, Springfield; and aunts, nieces, nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in
death by his parents, and a brother, Jim Green. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 11, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Jim Jeffries and
Rev. John Lindell officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of
Adams Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, MO 65721.
Green, Calvin Waldo 26 Jan 1915 - 15 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Robert Farthing & Alta (Cave) Green; married Audrey 17 Nov 1916 - 15
Aug 1968]
Calvin Waldo Green, age 84, of Nixa, died Tuesday, June 15, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Mr. Green was born January 26, 1915 in Christian

County. He was the son of Robert Farthing Green and Alta Cave. He served his country
in the U.S. Army during World War II. On April 12, 1969, he was united in marriage to
Freda Juanita Stoker. He was employed as a welding supervisor for a trailer repair
company. He served as a deacon of the Smyrna Baptist Church for more than 40 years
before joining the North Nixa Baptist Church. Mr. Green was a member of the American
Legion in Nixa. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Audrey Green; a son, James
Calvin Green; two brothers, Robert and Hestleton Green; three sisters, Clella Amsler,
Rosella Calvin, and Marguerite Higgins; his parents; arid his stepmother, Rosa Green.
Survivors include: his wife; eight children, Carol Kendrick, Springfield, Sharon Glenn,
Sparta, Billy Bob Green and his wife Vickie, Ozark, Mike Green and his wife Katrina,
Ozark, Gary Recla and his wife Nancy, Nixa, Mary Ann Whiteley and her husband,
Larry, Springfield, Mike Recla and his wife Nancy, Springfield, and Shelly Graham and
her husband Steve, Oceanside, CA; nineteen grandchildren, Scott Gaither, James and
Daniel Glenn, Bobby Joe and David Green, Daressa Finch, Kristina Green, Rance Recla,
Krystal Actkinson, Amber Recla, Jeff Edwards, Daron and Kelly Whitely, Jean and Sean
Erwin, Johnny and Dusty Recla, and Tiffany and Zachary Graham; a sister, Eula Mae
Haefling, Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Laverne Green, Santa Cruz, CA and Edith Green,
Springfield; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Fred Bobe and
Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the building fund at the North Nixa Baptist Church.
Green, Charles Bradley “Brad” 26 Apr 1926 - 2 Jul 2004 SN-L 6 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Charles & Jeanne Green]
Charles Bradley (Brad) Green, 26, Republic, died at 3:36 p.m. Friday, July 2,
2004, in his home, after a courageous battle with brain tumors. He was born April 26,
1978, in Springfield, Mo., and was a 1996 graduate of Republic High School where he
enjoyed all sports, especially basketball. He also enjoyed stock car racing and golfing.
Brad was employed by Alltel as a sales representative and attended Grace Life
Fellowship Church. He was preceded in death by a paternal grandfather, Raymond
Green, and his maternal grandparents, Bill and Sarah Perryman. He is survived by his
mother, Jeanie Murphy, Republic; his father, Charles Green, Elkland; paternal
grandmother, Edith Green, West Plains; a brother, Mike Green and wife, Melissa, Ozark;
a half brother, Robert Green, Kansas City, Mo.; and fiancee, Haley Smith, Springfield.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic, with Pastors Duane Goforth and Vic Porter officiating. Burial will follow in
Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 6, in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Lodge Center, 4215 Lindell
Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63109, or the Ronald McDonald House, 949 E. Primrose,
Springfield, MO 65807.
Green, Charles LeRoy 14 Nov 1950 - 6 Nov 2003
CCH-N 12 Nov 2003
Charles LeRoy Green, 52, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 in Cox
South Hospital. He was born Nov. 14, 1950 in San Diego, Calif., the son of Howard H.
Green and Sussie (Byrd) Green. Charles had lived in Ozark for over twenty years. He
was an over the road truck driver. Charles was an avid sportsman, hunting and fishing

whenever possible. Survivors include: His soul mate, Cyndia Green; his father, Howard
Green, Independence; a sister, Ellena Abernathy-Hick, Yuma, Ariz.; a daughter, Lisa
Green; two nephews, Martin Fantoni, and Douglas Abernathy; three grandchildren, Jesse
, Sierrah and Aidya; and an uncle and aunt, John and Lynn Byrd. His mother, Sussie
Green, and a son, Richard Green, preceded him in death. A gathering of family and
friends was Tuesday, November 11 in the family home at 301 North 8th Street in Ozark.
Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Green, Claudia Mae (Maggard) 17 Feb 1919 - 20 Nov 2004 SN-L 22 Nov 2004
Claudia Mae Green, 85, of Forsyth, formerly of Springfield and Ava, was born
February 17, 1919, to William H. and Anna (Roberts) Maggard at Hilda, Mo. Mrs. Green
went to be with her Lord Saturday, November 20 at Cox South hospital. She was a retired
hair dresser and had a great passion for gardening. She moved to Ava in 1998 from
Salina, Okla. She had a great love for the Lord and her family. Claudia Mae Maggard
was married October 30, 1947, to Delmer Green in Globe, Ariz., and to this union one
son was born. Surviving are her son, Leo Don and wife, Patty Green of Sparta, Mo.;
daughter-in-law, Margaret Herd of Ava; four grandchildren, Jerry Gene Herd, Sarah
Hord, Gina Smith, and J.D. Green; six great-grandchildren; three greatgreatgrandchildren; two brothers, Earl and wife, Cathy Maggard of Reeds Spring, and
Bob and wife, Joan Maggard of Eugene, Ore.; and four sisters, Dora and husband, Paul
Davis of Salem, Ore., Freida and husband, Bud Green of Texas, Thelma and husband,
Noel Braun of Branson, and Lea Bilmat of Bakersfield, Calif. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Delmer Green; her parents, William and Anna (Roberts) Maggard; one
son, Billy Gene Herd; and granddaughter, Kimberly Bird. Funeral services will be held
on Wednesday, November 24 at 10 a.m. in Forsyth Whelchel Chapel. Visitation will be
on Tuesday, November 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in
Patterson Cemetery in Bradleyville, Mo.
Green, Edith M. 1 May 1903 - 11 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Lewis E. Green 27 Jul 1895 - 12 Aug 1987]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Edith Green, 74, Rogersville, were at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial was
in Union Chapel Cemetery south of Fordland. Mrs. Green died at 6:40 a.m. Saturday at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church here. Surviving are her husband, Lewis; five sons, Chester, Mansfield, Kenneth,
Sedalia, Stanley of Florissant, Maj. Louis E. Green of Xenia, Ohio and Larry of
Fordland; five daughters, Mrs. Irene Pender, Silt, Colo., Mrs. Ruth Wrubleski, Kingsman,
Ariz., Mrs. Jeanie Kenyon, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Bettie Turner, Turners, and Mrs. Bonita
Williams, Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Eathel Thompson of the state of Colorado, Mrs.
Mima Ferguson of the state of Arkansas, Mrs. Eleanor Light of St.. Louis County and
Mrs. Ruth Miller, Springfield; 30 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Green, Edna F. 24 Jun 1892 - 22 Jul 1989 OH 19 Aug 1989
[Note: married Roy Green; MAY be Edna Fay Elam born Jun 1892 to William M. &
Rhoda Elam - no proof]

Edna F. Green, 97, of Pueblo, Colorado, formerly of Ozark, died July 22 in
Pueblo. Services for Mrs. Green were, held at the Central Christian Church, Pueblo, with
private graveside services at the Mountain View Cemetery in Pueblo. Mrs. Green was
born June 24, 1892 in Ozark. She was a member of the Central Christian. Church and the
Parkview Auxiliary in Pueblo for many years. Mrs. Green was preceded in death by her
husband, Roy Green, by a daughter, Helen O'Neil, and by two sons, Glen and Roger
Green. Surviving are her daughter Carolyne (Elzie) McGraw, Pueblo; 12 grandchildren;
26 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Green, Esther Olive (Harper) 26 Mar 1898 - 1 Jan 1993 OH 6 Jan 1993
[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah (Mason) Harper; married Ted Green]
Esther Olive Harper Green, 94, Ozark, died Friday, June 1, 1993 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born March 26, 1898 in Day, in Taney County, the daughter
of James and Sarah Mason Harper. She was the model for Rose O’Neill’s Kewpie Doll.
She and her family moved to Ozark where they lived on Harper Hill. She graduated from
Ozark High School and was united in marriage to Ted Green. They owned and operated a
stock cattle farm near Ozark. Following retirement, they moved back into Ozark. She was
a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents,
six sisters, Goldie, Flora, Verba, Katherine, Avis and Vivian; and three brothers, Ramon,
Victor, and Leo. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, Jan.
4, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery.
Green, George N. 1902 - 31 Oct 1970 CCR 5 Nov 1970 p4
George N. Green, 68, of Nixa, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital about
8:30 Saturday evening after suffering an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife,
Oma; one son, Sgt. John N. Green with the U. S. Air Force in England; one step-son,
Robert Maples, Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Wayne Pope, Springfield; two
brothers, Frank, Neosho and Preston, Wellsville, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Miller,
Girard, Kan. and Mrs. Evelyn Michael, Leavenworth, Kan.; three grandchildren and five
step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Adams
Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. John Dailey officiating. The body was taken by Adams to
Girard, Kan. for graveside services at 11 a.m. today in the Girard City Cemetery.
Green, Hestleton “H. A.” 26 Jun 1904 - 25 Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Robert E. & Rosa Ellen (Bloomer) Green; married Edith]
Funeral services for Hestleton “H. A.” Greene, 72 of 2766 Chicago, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Smyrna Baptist Church east of Ozark with re Rev. George Petty
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Green died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in
Park Central Hospital after a long illness. A retired carpenter, Mr. Green was a member
of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Edith; a son, Preston, of Youngstown,
Ariz; two stepsons, Donald Jennings, Oxnard, Calif. and Dale Jennings, Desoto, Mo.; a
daughters, Mrs. Alta Mae Streeter, Bettendorf, Iowa; a stepdaughter, Ms. Darlene
Derossett, Springfield; a brother, Waldo Calvin of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Marguerite
Higgins, Festus, Mo., Mrs. Clella Amsler, Billings, Mrs. Eula Mae Haefling, Ozark and
Mrs, Rosella Colvin, Austin, Tex.; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Green, James Calvin, Spec. 5 31 Mar 1949 - 11 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: Son of Calvin Waldo & Audrey Green; married Sharon Faye Jackson]
Spec. 5 James Calvin Green, 24, who was stationed in Turkey, died at the Walter
Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D. C. last Wednesday, April 11, after a sudden
illness. A member of the Smyrna Baptist Church, Spec. 5. Green had been in the Armed
Forces the past six years, He is survived by his wife, Sharon; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Calvin W. Green of Ozark; two brothers, Billy Bob and Joe, both of Ozark; two sisters,
Mrs. Carol Kindrick of Kansas City and Mrs. Sharon Kay Gaither of Ozark. Funeral
services were held at 2:30 p.m. last Sunday at the Smyrna Baptist Church near Ozark
with the Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery north of Ozark
under direction of Adams of Ozark, with full military rites at the graveside.
Green, Jeannie Elizabeth 1969 - 23 May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Bill & ? (Smith) Green]
CLEVER - Jeannie Elizabeth Green, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Green,
Clever, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A funeral home
spokesman said the child had recently undergone surgery and had returned home from
the hospital, but her condition worsened and she was taken to St. John’s Hospital where
she died Friday. The spokesman said St. John’s will perform an autopsy on the child’s
body at the request of the parents. Besides the parents, the child is survived by two
sisters, Sandy and Krissy Dawn, both of the home; one brother, Bill, Jr., also of the home;
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Smith, Route 1, Billings; and a great grandmother, Mrs.
Tommie Royston, Springfield. Services were under direction of Meadors of Clever.
Green, John D. 1865 - 13 Aug 1951 CCR 16 Aug 1951
[Note: no tombstone]
John D. Green, 86, died suddenly Monday in the home of a step-grandson, Elmer
Walker, seven miles south of Chadwick. He had been a resident of the Chadwick
community for 14 years and was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include a
step-son, Alva of Strafford; three step-daughters, Mrs. Gat Walker and Mrs. Willie House
both of Chadwick, and Mrs. Liza Minch of Nebraska; and 32 step-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Wednesday in the Chadwick Union church with the Rev. Charles
Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever.
Green, Kenneth Lee 1958 - Sep 1968 CCR 19 Sep 1968 p8
Mrs. Lula Greene of Ozark has received word of the recent death by drowning of
her 10-year-old grandson, Kenneth Lee Green, son of Floyd Green of Rio Linda, Calif.
Green, Lula Bell (Porter) 5 Jul 1910 - 11 Dec 1991
OH 19 Dec 1991
Lula Bell Green, 81, Ozark, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1991 in her home. She was
born July 15, 1910 in Greene County to W. M. and Amanda Porter. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Ollie M. Green and a daughter, Anna Jane Coeffer. Survivors
include two sons, Ival Green, Nixa and Floyd Green, Rio Linda, Calif; two sisters,
Juanita Adams, state of California, and Mary Horton, Conway; a brother, Taylor Porter,

Golden City; 11 grandchildren; and six great grandchilden. Funeral services were held
Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Leroy Maples officiating. Burial
was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Green, Ollie Manson 21 May 1900 - 8 Dec 1958
CCR 18 Dec 1958 p3
Funeral services for Ollie Manson Green, 58, of Ozark who died Monday, Dec. 8
after a lengthy illness, were held Friday, Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Zion Church with
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lula Green, two sons,
Floyd Green of Sacrament, Calif, and Iva Green of Springfield; one daughter, Anna Jane
Green of the home; his mother, Mrs. Annie Green of Sacramento, Calif;, two brothers,
William Green and Poney Green, both of Sacramento; three sisters, Mrs. John Denney,
Mrs. Clell Gray and Mrs. Monroe Daniels, all of Sacrament and six grandchildren.
Green, Ray Henry 27 Oct 1926 - 26 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Joan]
Ray Henry Green, 61, of Rt. 5, Ozark, died Friday at 7:29 p.m. at the John L.
McClelland Veterans' Memorial Hospital in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Services for
Mr. Green were held Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of Highlandville, with the Rev.
Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery under the direction
of Hams Funeral Home, Ozark. Military honors were performed by American Legion
Post 676 and VFW Post 3404. A native of Marked Tree, Arkansas, Mr. Green was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Highlandville. A boilermaker in industrial
construction for many years, he was a veteran of the United States Army. His survivors
include his wife Joan, of the home; three sons Mike, Springfield, Jeff, Ava, and Neil, of
the home; two daughters Mrs. Debbie Morris and Mrs. Cheryl Smith, both of Springfield;
four grandchildren; one stepson, David McIntosh, Dallas, Texas; three brothers Luther
and L.B. Green, both of Memphis, Tennessee, and Daniel, of Redmond, Washington; five
sisters Lucy Sheffield, Dorothy Davis, Ruby Orr and Mary Box, all of Memphis, and
Shirley: Rutherford, of Drew, Mississippi; and two half-brothers, Milas Green, of
Sacramento, California, and Miles Green, Dobbins, Texas.
Green, Robert “Bob” 25 Jul 1912 - 29 Mar 1974 OH 4 Apr 1974 p7
[Note: Son of Robert F. & Rosa Ellen (Bloomer) Green; married Laverne]
Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Green, 61, Santa Cruz, California, were held
Wednesday, April 3 at Smyrna Baptist Church with the Ref. Jim Jefferies officiating.
Burial was in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home. Mr. Green was
born and raised in Christian County, moving to California in 1942. He was Harbor
Master of the Santa Cruz Yacht Club. Survivors include his wife, Laverne; two sons,
Robert of Santa Cruz and Jan of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Vickey Dovey of Saratoga,
Calif.; two brothers, Calvin W. Green of Ozark and H. A. Green of Springfield; four
sisters, Mrs. Clella Amsler, Billings, Mrs. Marguerite Higgins, Festus, Mrs. Rosalie
Calvin of Austin, Tex.. and Mrs. Eula Mae Haefling, Ozark and three grandchildren.
Green, Robert Farthing 18 Jul 1883 - 3 May 1953 CCR 7 May 1952 p1
[Note: son of Calvin G. & Carrie (Farthing) Green]

Funeral services for Robert Farthing Green, 69, who died Sunday at his home
northeast of Ozark, were held Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel., with Rev.
Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home. Mr. Green was born near Blowing Rock, N. C. and came to Missouri at
the age of three when his family located on a farm near Green bridge, 3 miles northeast of
Ozark. He had resided on this farm since 1886, with the exception of five years he spent
in Colorado. He was a member since 1902 of the Smyrna Baptist Church. In 1902, he
was united in marriage to Miss Alta Cave, and to this union were born six children:
Hestleton of Kansas City, Clella Amsler of Billings, Robert of Santa Cruz, Calif.,
Margaret Casey of Oakland, Calif., and Waldo of Ozark. One daughter, Irene, died in
Colorado in 1909, and his wife, Alta preceded him in death in 1920. He was united in
marriage to Rosa Bloomer Tillman in October 1921. and to this union were born two
children, Rosella Colvin of Midland, Texas and Eula Mae Haefling of Ozark. Other
survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mamie Kerr of Crane and a brother, Will W. Green of
Oakland, Calif.
Green, Robert Joseph 12 Jul 1930 – 3 Dec 1997 CCH-N 17 Dec 1997
Robert Joseph Green, age 67, of Ozark, died Wednesday, December 3, 1997, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 12, 1930 in Rolla, and was the
son of Joseph Albert and Francis Elyn (Mitchell) Green. In 1973 he retired after 20 years
service in the U.S. Air Force. He later retired as a jet engine mechanic for United Air
Lines. On May 4, 1970 he married Barbara Langenbacher Cain. Before his death Mr.
Green was baptized as a Catholic by Father Frank Palermo. Survivors include his wife,
Barbara; five step-children, Connie Lytle, Springfield, David Cain and his wife, Pat,
Houston, Texas, Steven Cain and his wife, Lisa, Orlando, Florida, Gary Cain and his
wife, Alice, Longwood, Florida, and Andy Cain, Ozark; ten step-grandchildren; three
step-great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mary Love, San Marcos, Texas, Sharon
Shannon, Phoenix, Arizona; and Nina Woodruff, St. Louis, Mo. Nieces, nephews, and a
host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral services were Friday, December 5, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Father Frank Palermo officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Green, Rosa Ellen (Bloomer) Tillman 27 Jun 1883 - 25 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972
p4 & OH 31 Aug 1972 p3
[Note: Daughter of Nehemiah & Elizabeth (Roller) Bloomer; married 15 Jan 1911 Oliver
T. Tillman 1 Oct 1878 - 6 Dec 1915; married 6 Oct 1921 Robert F. Green 18 Jul 1883 - 3
May 1953]
OZARK - Mrs. Rosa Green. 89, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield where she had been a patient for the past 12 days. Mrs.
Greene was a lifelong resident of Christian County and was a member of the Smyrna
Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Rosella Colvin of Austin, Tex. and
Mrs. Eulamae Haefling of Route 2, Ozark; two step-daughters, Mrs. Clella Amsler of
Billings and Mrs. Margurrette Higgins of Festus; three step-sons, Hestleton A. Green of
Springfield and Robert Green, Jr. of Santa Cruz, Calif and C. Waldo Green of Route 2,
Ozark; a half-brother, Oren Bloomer of Sparta; a half-sister, Mrs. Kate Smith of
Rogersville; six grandchildren, 12 step grandchildren and 15 step great grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Jim
Jeffries and Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Green, Roxanna “Roxie” (Dryden) 6 May 1875 - 6 Jun 1953 CCR 11 Jun 1953 p1
[Note: mortuary record says dau of James W. & Olivia "Ollie" (Ray) Dryden - her
tombstone has Dryden name]
Mrs. Roxanna Green, familiarly known to her family and many friends as “Roxie”
died Saturday morning at her home in Ozark, at the age of 76. The daughter of J. W. and
Ollie Green [sic - see above], she was born in Greene County in 1875 but the family
moved to Ozark shortly thereafter. She lived several years at Clinton, Mo. where she
operated a millinery but returned to Ozark to make her home about twenty years ago. She
was long-time member of the Presbyterian Church. One of four children, she is survived
by only one brother, J. R. “Dick” Dryden of Nixa and two nephews. Funeral services
were conducted Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel by Rev. Sears F.
Riepma. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Green, Virginia Faye (Holland) 29 Dec 1939 - Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Leland & ? (?) Holland; married Gerald Green]
Virginia Faye Holland Green, age 36 of Ozark, Mo. died Dec. 27, 1976 at 4:55
a.m. in the Ellis Fischel State Cancer Hospital, Columbia,. Mo. Funeral services will be
Thursday, December 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Whelchel Chapel in Branson Officiating will
be Rev. Charles Barnett of Thayer, Mo. and Rev. Kenneth Brand of Grant city, Ill. Burial
will be in Ozark Memorial Cemetery in Branson under direction of Whelchel Chapel. She
was a member of the Maranatha Chapel of Ozark. Survivors are her husband, Gerald
Green of Ozark, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Holland of Branson. Three sisters,
Mrs. Wanda Bueneman, Wright City, Mo.; Mrs. Nancy Pace also of Wright city and Mrs.
Margaret Gideon of Branson; two brothers, Leo Holland of O’Fallon, Mo and Rick
Holland of Branson, Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holland of Hollister
and a hose of nieces and nephews.
Green, Will Jan 1887 - 8 Sep 1966 CCR 15 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Calvin G. & Carrie (Farthing) Green; birthdate from 1900 census]
Mr. Will Green, 81, died Thursday at his home in Oakland, Calif. Mr. Green born
and reared in Christian County, was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State College. He
taught school in Greene County and after moving to Oakland taught in the Oakland High
School system for a number of years until his retirement. Survivors are his wife, Mable
and a daughter, Miss Lucile Green of the home and a son, Russell. Funeral services and
burial were at Oakland. Mr. Green was a brother-in-law of Mrs. R. F. Green and a cousin
of Mrs. R. R. Farthing, both of Ozark.
Green, William Carlton 16 Dec 1896 - 2 Jan 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
William Carlton Green, 73, of Shreveport, La., died at 7:30 p.m. Friday at
Shreveport. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the St. Peters Evangelical and
Reformed Church of Billings. The Rev. Roy Wilson officiated. Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of Bradford- Surridge of Marionville. Mr. Green, a native of
Billings, had moved to Shreveport 24 years ago. He was in oil production, Survivors

include one daughter, Mrs. Patti Green, Evansville, Ind.; one sister, Miss Freda Green,
Shreveport; and one brother, Phillips, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Greene, Henry J., Jr. 1942 - 18 Apr 2004 SN-L 20 Apr 2004
Mr. Henry J. Greene Jr., 62, Seymour, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 18,
2004, in his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will follow in Union Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, April 20, in the funeral home.
Greene, Jeniva Elizabeth “Neva” (Estes) 21 Nov 1877 - 23 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb
1963
[Note: Daughter of Granville M. & Martha (George) Estes; married Milton J. Greene 11
Jan 1874 - 1 Aug 1929]
Mrs. Jeniva Elizabeth Greene, 88, a longtime resident of the Hopedale
community, died Saturday, Feb. 23, at Ontario, Calif. She was a former member of the
Hopedale Baptist Church, and at the time of her death was a member of the Whittier
Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters Mrs. Jim Davidson of Ontario, Calif.,
and Mrs. Raymond Phillips of Whittier, Calif.; four grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at Ontario and second services were
held today at Hopedale Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ross Estes officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery.
Greene, Joe A. 30 Oct 1939 – 8 Jul 1997 CCH-N 12 Jul 1997
[Note: Son of Stanley and Ruby (Smith) Greene; married Judith Gibson; married Annie]
Joe A. Greene, 57, Ozark, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997, in his home.
He was born October 30, 1939, in Sparta and was the son of Stanley and Ruby (Smith)
Greene. He was a life-long resident of Christian County and was a member of Shady
Grove Baptist Church. For the past thirty years he owned and operated Greene
Construction and Paving Company. Survivors include: his wife, Annie Greene; his parents, Mr: and Mrs. Stanley Greene, Sparta; a daughter, Jolene Huff and her husband,
Tom, Sparta; a son, Christopher Greene, of the home; a daughter-in-law, Kris Greene,
Sparta; three stepchildren, Tami Coker, Crystal Shelton, and Billy Hembree, all of Ozark;
six grandchildren, Emily Jackson, and Steven and Torie Greene, all of Sparta, Jonathan
Coker, and Cameron and Triston Shelton; two sisters, Janice Sue Fields and her husband,
Dennis, Ozark, and Wanda Merritt and her husband, Jack, Republic. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Ruby, and a son, Joel Greene. Funeral services were Friday, July 11,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gil Spencer and Rev. Mike Howell
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Greene, Joel Ray 27 Nov 1966 - 17 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
[Note: Son of Joe & Judith (Gibson) Greene; married 7 Jun 1985 Kris Dawn Pollard]
Joel Ray Greene, 27, Sparta, died Monday, Oct. 17, 1994, from injuries sustained
in a construction accident. He was born Nov. 27, 1966. He was a 1985 graduate of Sparta
High School. On June 7, 1985, he married Kris Dawn Pollard. He was foreman for Joe A.
Greene Construction Company, owned an asphalt sealing company and raised cattle. He

was a member of First Baptist Church of Sparta. He was preceded in death by his
grandmother, Ruby Greene. Survivors include his wife, Kris; two children, Steven Joel
and Tori Brooke Greene, of the home; his father, Joe Greene and his wife; Annie, Ozark;
his mother, Judith Harvill, and her husband, Loyd, Ozark; grandparents, Stanley and
Jewell Greene,. Sparta, and Birchel and Evalee Gibson, Sparta; a sister, Jolene Huff and
her husband, Tom, Sparta; a niece, Emily Huff; several aunts and uncles; stepbrothers
and sisters; his mother-in-law, Rowena Hull and her husband, Harold, Sparta; a brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Todd and Jennifer Hull; other relatives; friends and co-workers.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Gary Robertson and Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Bank of Sparta, PO Box 250, Sparta,
Mo. 65753.
Greene, Jon Michael 14 Jan 1941 - 23 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Thomas C. & Martha Susan (Crain) Greene; married Judie Hawkins]
Jon Michael Greene, Springfield, passed away on April 23, 2002 at the age of 61.
Mike is survived by his beloved children, Joseph Dwight Greene, Springfield, John E.
and wife Nicole Greene, Castle Rock, Colo., and Jennifer Samsel and husband Scott,
Springfield; his former spouse and mother of his children, Judie Hawkins Farmer,
London, England; brothers Joe C. Greene and wife Mary Ann, Springfield, and Bill Ghan
and wife Maxine, Nixa. Other survivors include nieces and nephews, Christopher and
wife Joni Greene and their son Tyler, Charles and wife Christle Greene and their children
Andy and Abby, Roetta and son Geoffrie Greene; cousins Tom and wife Jeannie Crain,
Elise Crain, both of Ozark, Mo., Bob Crain, Ava, and Roger Crain, Ozark; and aunts
Nelda Linger and Carolee Kidd, both of Colo. Many, many friends and buddies attended
Mike during his illness. The family wanted to especially thank Lisa Stracke and her
children for all the love and comfort they gave to Mike. Mike will be remembered as an
avid and skilled outdoorsman, especially involving hunting and fishing. He was also a
top-notch athlete who successfully competed in many national fast pitch softball
tournaments. Mike was formerly President of the Christian County National Bank in
Ozark and Battlefield National Bank in Springfield. His humor and kindness will be
remembered by all who knew him. Memorial services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April
26, 2002 in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Gary D. Stratman officiating.
Inurnment will be at a later date in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Missouri Conservation Commission or Wild Turkey Federation. Springfield
News-Leader, April 25, 2002.
Greene, Martha Susan (Crain) 11 Jan 1914 - 17 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas C. & Gussie (Wills) Crain; married Thomas C. Greene 1910
- 27 Sep 1971]
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Susan Greene, 52. of Ozark, were held at 4 p.m.
on Saturday, March 19 at the Harris Funeral Chapel here. Officiating were the Rev. Don
Jewett, pastor of the Ozark Christian Church, of which she was a member. and Rev. Mark
Randle, pastor of the National Avenue Church of Christ. Springfield. Interment was in
the family plot in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Greene died Thursday, March 17, at 1:20 p.m. in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient nine weeks. A native of the

Ozark community, she was the daughter of Mrs. Gussie Crain and the late Thomas C.
Crain. Survivors include her mother with whom she made her home; two sons, Joe C.
Greene and J. Michael Greene, both of Springfield; four grandchildren’ one brother, Joe
C. Crain of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Garrison, also of Ozark.
Greene, Olive I. (Smith) 24 Jul 1906 - 15 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter Lora B. & Lillie M. (McDaniel) Smith; married 25 Dec 1923 Haselton
A. Greene]
Mrs. Olive Greene, 65 of Kansas City, died at Research Hospital, Kansas City
after a long illness. A member of Swope Park Baptist Church, Kansas City, she had lived
in Ozark and Linden before moving to Kansas City 35 years ago. Mrs. Greene is survived
by a son, Preston Greene, Wickenburg, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Alta Mae Streeter,
Bettendorf, Iowa; her mother, Mrs. Lillie Gobble, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Linda Hale,
Rogersville; a brother, James Smith, Yuba City, Calif. and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 4 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Revs. Allen Harrison
and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Greene, Ruby M. (Smith) 23 May 1916 - 15 May 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charley E. & Ada (Layton) Smith; married Stanley F. Greene 16 Sep
1916 - 27 Dec 2002]
Mrs. Ruby Greene, 50, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday in her home 2 1/2 miles
northwest of Sparta after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County and
a member of the Sparta Baptist Church, she is survived by her husband, Stanley; a son,
Joe A., Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Janis Lawson and Mrs. Wanda Merritt of Sparta; one
grandchild; her mother, Mrs. Ada Smith, Sparta; and two brothers, Cecil Smith,
Springfield and Charles Smith, Rogersville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sparta
Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev.
Clifford Day and burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Greene, Stanley F. 16 Sep 1916 - 27 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Richard A. & Minnie Greene; married 5 Nov 1938 Ruby M. Smith 23 May
1916 - 15 May 1966; married Jewell]
Stanley F. Greene, age 86, of Sparta, passed away Friday, December 27, 2002. He
was born September 16, 1916 to Richard A. and Minnie Greene in Hopedale, Missouri.
He was baptized in 1930 and served as deacon of First Baptist Church of Sparta since
January 19, 1958. Stanley married Ruby May Smith November 5, 1938 and to this union
three children were born, Joe A., Janis Sue, and Wanda May. Preceding him in death
were his parents; his first wife, Ruby; a son, Joe A.; a grandson, Joel Ray; two brothers,
Stuart and Stanford Greene; a sister, Thelma Weagley; and a nephew, Roger Greene. He
married Jewell Workman on January 20, 1967. Stanley was a lifelong farmer and
employed at Ash Grove Lime and Cement for over 25 years. Survivors include his wife,
Jewell; two daughters, Janis and husband Dennis Fields of Ozark, Wanda and husband
Jack Merritt of Republic; a stepson, Jerry Workman and wife Debbie of O’Fallon; a
stepdaughter, Barbara and husband Jerry Kirksey of Bolivar; five grandchildren, Jolene
Huff, Scott Lawson, Brad Lawson, Jill Hargrove and Suzanne Beard; ten step
grandchildren, Andy Workman, Jeff Workman, Cindy Dowdy, Julie Workman, Jay

Kirksey, Daren Kirksey, David Kirksey, Bill Fields, Russell Fields, and Paul Fields; and
several great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 30, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson and Rev. Bobby Stout officiating.
Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. Visitation will be from 3 to 5
p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
to the First Baptist Church of Sparta Building Fund at the Citizens Bank of Sparta.
Springfield News-Leader, December 29, 2002.
Greene, Thomas C. 1910 - 27 Sep 1971 CCR 30 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Cass (?) Greene; married Martha Susan Crain 11 Jan 1914 - 17 Mar
1966]
Thomas C. Greene, 61, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center
at 10 a.m. Monday. He suffered from a long illness. A retired correctional officer at the
U. S. Medical Center, Springfield, he was a veteran of World War II. He was a former
resident of Ozark. Surviving are two sons, Joe Greene and Mike Greene of Springfield;
his mother, Mrs. Cass Garroutte, Forsyth; two half sisters, Nelda Loveland, Colo.; and
Carolee, Albuquerque, N. M.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel. The Rev. Henry H. Tyler officiated, and
burial was in National Cemetery.
Greene, Virginia Rose 6 Feb 1933 - 13 Oct 2006 SN-L 15 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Louis & Rosette A. (Ince) Greene
Virginia Rose Greene, 73, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 13, 2006,
at Manor Care in Springfield. Virginia was born on February 6, 1933, at Rogersville,
Mo., to William Louis Greene and Rosette A. Ince Greene. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Virginia had lived most of her life with her sister, Aileen Oxenreider. After her sister's
death, Virginia spent 12 years at the Life Enhancement Village in Nixa, and the last two
years at Manor Care. Surviving is her brother, William "Bill" Greene and wife, Joyce, of
Springfield; nieces, Cynthia Greene and Brenda Stein of Springfield; a nephew, Herbert
Oxenreider, Jr., and wife, Joyce of Seymour; three great-nephews, Justin Hotsenpillar,
Michael and Matthew Oxenreider; two great-nieces, Mary Burgorff and Martha Vescuso;
three great-great-nieces and three great-great-nephews. Graveside services will be at 1
p.m. Monday, October 16, 2006, at the GreenHill Cemetery, Fordland, Mo. Visitation
will be today from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Greenhall, Charles G. 20 Mar 1938 - 3 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of John & Dorothy (Heaney) Greenhall]
Charles G. Greenhall, 53, Nixa, died Wednesday, April 3, 1991, in his home. He
was born March 20, 1938, in New York, N.Y., and was the son of John and Dorothy
Heaney Greenhall. He served in the U.S. Navy and Army Reserves. Disabled in the line
of duty, he retired with honors from the New York City Police Department. Survivors
include his father and stepmother, John and Margaret Greenhall, Melrose, N.Y.; two
sons, James Greenhall, Wallkill, N.Y.; and Terence Greenhall, Irving, Texas; four
brothers; John Greenhall, Springfield, Thomas Greenhall, Toms Rivers, N.J., Daniel
Greenhall, Carlstadt, N.J., and Francis Greenhall, Melrose, N.Y. Graveside services were

Monday in Springfield National Cemetery, under direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Visitation was Sunday in the funeral home. Military honors were provided by Veterans of
Foreign Wars Posts 3404 and 963, and American Legion Post 963.
Greenway, Bettie M. (Maples)
1883 - 21 Jun 1961 CCR Jun 1961
[Note: Daughter of Timothy & Harriet Manerva ( ) Maples; married Onis Greenway]
Services for Mrs. Betty Greenway, 78, widow of the Rev. Onis Greenway, who
died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of a sister, Mrs. Aggie Maples Kimbrel in Aurora,
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Marsh Chapel in Aurora with the Rev. Bud Forbis
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Other survivors include two
brothers, Samuel Maples of Aurora and Moses Maples of Nixa.
Greenway, Betty M. (Maples) 1883 - 21 Jun 1961
[Note: married Rev. Onis Greenway]
Services for Mrs. Betty Greenway, 78, widow of the Rev. Onis Greenway, who
died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the home of a sister, Mrs. Aggie Maples Kimbrel, in
Aurora, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Marsh Chapel in Aurora with the Rev. Bud Forbis
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Other survivors include two
brother, Samuel Maples of Aurora, and Moses Maples of Nixa. Note: this clipping from
the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of June 21, 1961 in the
margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Greenway, Bo 31 Dec 1922 - 30 Jul 2004 SN-L 1 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Leonard & Bessie (Stark) Greenway; married 25 Jan 1943 Lorene
Grisham]
Bo Greenway, age 81, of Galena, passed away Friday, July 30, 2004, in Cox
South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Colorado, the son of Leonard and
Bessie (Stark) Greenway. On Jan. 26, 1943, he and Lorene Grisham were united in
marriage. Bo loved and was devoted to his family and also to his farm. Survivors include
his wife, Lorene; six children and their spouses, Ruby and John Metcalf, Nixa, Roy and
Lora Greenway, Crane, Lonnie and Susan Greenway, Galena, Beckie and Bruce
Aschwege, Galena, Donnie and Ruby Greenway, Nixa, and Sharon and Roger Melton,
Highlandville; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eula Stocker,
Nixa, Janice Bowles, Springfield, and Evelyn Baker, Aurora. He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Shirley Ann Bowling; three brothers, Floyd, Carl and Gene Greenway;
three sisters, Myrtle Russell, Helen Livingston and Gineth Gunther; two daughters-inlaw, Dawn Greenway and Lena Greenway; and a son-in-law, Rick Bradford. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev.
Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will follow in Bowling Chapel Cemetery, Crane.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
AND
Greenway, Bo 31 Dec 1922 - 30 Jul 2004 CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
Bo Greenway, 81, Galena, died Friday July 30, 2004, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 31, 1922, in Colorado, the son of Leonard and
Bessie (Stark) Greenway. On Jan. 26, 1943, he and Lorene Grisham were united in
marriage. Bo loved and was dedicated to his family and his farm. Survivors include:

Wife, Lorene; six children and spouses, Ruby and John Metcalf, Nixa, Roy and Lora
Greenway, Crane, Donnie and Ruby Greenway, Nixa, and Sharon and Roger Melton,
Highlandville; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Eula Stocker,
Nixa, Janice Bowles, Springfield, and Evelyn Baker, Aurora. He was preceded in death
by a daughter, Shirley Bowling; three brothers, Floyd, Carl and Gene Greenway; three
sisters, Myrtle Russell, Helen Livingston and Gineth Gunther; two daughters-in-law,
Dawn Greenway and Lena Greenway; and a son-in-law, Rick Bradford. Funeral Services
were held Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Gayle Cobb
officiating. Burial followed in Bowling Chapel Cemetery, Crane.
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Greenway, Onis M., Rev. 1882 - 1952
[Note: married Betty M. Maples 1883 - 21 Jun 1961]
The Rev. Onis M. Greenway, 70-year-old retired Missionary Baptist minister and
veteran of the Spanish-American War, died at 3:20 a.m. today in Fayetteville, Ark.,
Veterans Hospital where he had been a patient for two days. A native of Lawrence
County, Mr. Greenway had spent most of his life there and in surrounding counties,
except his time in the Army and a short period during World War 1 as a guard at the
federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan. Mr. Greenway held pastorates in several churches
throughout the Ozarks, including Joplin. He was a former Baptist missionary in Stone
County and also served churches in Christian County. Mr. Greenway moved to Aurora
from Marionville about two years ago. He is survived by his wife, Betty; and a sister,
Mrs. Ella King of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Marsh
Chapel in Aurora with the Rev. Pete Wells officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952, in the margin.
Greenwood, Donald William Marion 7 Mar 1941 - 10 Oct 2003 SN-L 14 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Don & Virginia Greenwood; married Kay Deckard]
Don "Donnie" went home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 10, 2003, after a
short battle with cancer. On March 7, 1941, he was born to Don and Virginia Greenwood,
the first of four children. He was joined in marriage to Kay Deckard. This union was
blessed by the births of two sons, Donald D. "Donnie" and Ron. Don was preceded in
death by his parents, and a brother, Rick. He is survived by his wife Kay, and their two
sons, Donnie and his children Courtney and Justin of Marshfield, and Ron and wife
Shanon and their children, Dylan, Ashley and Alexis of Anderson, MO; two sisters and
their husbands, Suzie and Kenny Farmer, Pat and Larry Robertson, all of Clever; his inlaws, Lawrence and Mary Deckard of Springfield; and family and friends too numerous
to mention. Don proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force. He was
a craftsman and business owner, who took great pride in his work. Don's greatest joy in
life was spending time with his family and friends. Services are today at 10 a.m. in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial is in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark.
Greenwood, E. H. Rev. 21 Feb 1905 - 16 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8

Services for the Rev. E. H. Greenwood, 74, Springfield, were held Tuesday in the
Ralph Thieme Chapel with burial in Pleasant Hope Cemetery. He was the father of Mrs.
Dorothy Robb, Rogersville and brother of Mrs. Inis Atwood, Rogersville. Mr.
Greenwood died Saturday at Cox Medical Center.
Greenwood, Richard Alan 25 Oct 1952 - 7 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Don & Virginia Greenwood]
Richard Alan Greenwood, 21, of Route 2, Ozark, was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital, January 7 of natural causes. A brakeman for Frisco Railway, Mr. Greenwood
had been a resident of Christian County for three years. He was a former Springfield
resident. Survivors include his wife, Carol; one daughter, Rebecca Ann of the home; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Don Greenwood, Springfield; one brother, Donnie of Springfield;
two sisters, Mrs. Pat Robertson, Springfield and Mrs. Suzie Farmer of Clever, and a
maternal grandfather, Marion F. Lee of Hermitage. Funeral services were held January
10, in the Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Greenwood officiating, Burial was
in the Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark.
Greer, Mary Eva (Kelley) 13 Apr 1916 - 6 Feb 1991 NN-E 14 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Byron "By" & Odessa (Weaver) Kelley; married John Greer]
Mary Eva Greer, 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991, in Springfield Community
Hospital. Born April 13, 1916, in Ozark, she was the daughter of Byron "Bye" and
Odessa Weaver Kelley. She continued to live in Ozark until her marriage to John Greer,
who preceded her in death. She lived in Alton. Ill., until January of this year, when she
became a resident of Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Survivors include a sister, Dorothy
Kelley, Ozark; a brother, Delane Junior Kelley, Fairfield, Calif.; an aunt, Alice Bonner,
Springfield; a niece, Mary Perkins; and a nephew, Delane Byron Kelley. Funeral services
were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Greer, Nawasa (Peck) 26 Jan 1912 - 9 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Elmer & Della Mae (Plank) Peck; married 1 Nov 1943
Gerald Greer]
Nawasa Greer, 88, of Springfield, departed this life for heaven to be with her Lord
and Savior Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in her home. Nawasa was born in Dent County,
Missouri on Friday, January 26, 1912, the daughter of Thomas Elmer and Della Mae
(Plank) Peck. She was united in marriage to Gerald Greer on November 1, 1943, in Rolla,
Missouri. Nawasa, a retired seamstress, was also employed with Rawlings Sporting
Goods Manufacturing. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed painting, flowers, sewing, her
church and, most of all, music and her family. Her love of music began as a young girl
singing with her family, known as "The Peck String Band." Nawasa was the mother and
founder of "The Singing Greers." She was a member of Northside Assembly of God
Church in Springfield; but in recent years attended the Ozark Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald in 1987; her parents; a brother,
Wilford Peck and a sister, Imalee Peck. Survivors include her beloved children, Valerie
Mason of Springfield; Gardley (Rosey) Greer and Vanna Lyman both of Ozark; five
grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; five sisters; Delia Gabel of Salem, Hallie

Whitson, Virginia Peck, Bertha Peck and Ione Peck all of Rolla, also surviving are
nieces, nephews and many friends. In honor of their "Aussie" her grandchildren; Lance
and Carol Mason, Jason and Krista McCullough, and Kara and Nicole Greer will serve
their grandmother as pallbearers. Funeral services was held 10 a.m., Monday, May 15,
2000 at the Ozark Assembly of God Church with the Reverends Gayle Cobb and Jeff
Connett officiating. Burial followed at Hazelwood Cemetery Springfield. Services were
under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. The family received friends from 4 to 6
p.m., Sunday, May 14, 2000, in the funeral home.
Gregg, Foley Edward 14 Jan 1897 - 18 Jan 1968 CCR 25 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: married Mae McConnell 9 Feb 1899 - 9 May 1982]
Foley E. Gregg, 71 of Springfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, in his
home after a lingering illness. A native of Halfway, Mr. Gregg moved to Springfield in
1911, then to Nixa in 1944 and returned to Springfield in April 1967. He was a member
of McConnell Union Chapel near Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mae McConnell
Gregg and a half-sister, Mrs. Bee Hickman, Denver, Colo. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was
in McConnell Cemetery.
Gregg, George Washington 1879 - 7 Jan 1959 CCR 15 Jan 1959 p4
[Note: married Violet]
Funeral services for George Washington Gregg, 79 of Nixa, who died
Wednesday, Jan. 7, in a Springfield hospital were held Friday, Jan. 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in
Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of Dallas County, Mo. near
Buffalo, he was a longtime member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Violet Gregg; one son, Richard Gregg of Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Effie
Melton and Mrs. Beatrice Long, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Billie Louise Garrison of
Nixa; ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cairns
of Los Angeles, Calif.
Gregg, Lillie Rose (Beroth) 5 Mar 1899 - 18 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Oben & Lara Beroth; married 1922 Oscar Lee Gregg]
Lillie Rose Gregg, 89, of Galena, died Oct. 18 at Riverview Manor Nursing
Home, Ozark,. Mrs. Gregg was born on March 5, 1899 in Taney County, Missouri, the
daughter of Oben and Lara Beroth, she was a homemaker. In 1922 she was united in
marriage to Oscar Lee Gregg. Survivors include her husband Oscar Gregg, Galena, seven
daughters, Josephine Thompson of Ozark, Betty Venus, Edna Riley, Ruth Coleman,
Evelyn and Gladys Gregg all of Kansas City, Mo., Lera Kelley of Galena, two sons
David Gregg, Greenfield, and James Gregg of Scale, Ala.; a sister Ama Dees of Kansas
City; twenty-one grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. A son, Robert preceded
her in death January 9, 1983. Services for Mrs. Gregg were held Oct. 20 at the Adams
Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, south of Highlandville.
Gregg, Mary A. (Forsberg) 17 Apr 1924 - 17 Oct 2006 SN-L 19 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Emma Forsberg; married Robert M. Gregg]

Mary A. Gregg, the daughter of Benjamin and Emma Forsberg was born in Sioux
City, Iowa, on April 17, 1924, and went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October
17, 2006. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; a brother, Leo; and two
daughters, Barbara Jo Coffer and Rebecca Sue Kelso. She is survived by her husband,
Robert M.; a son, Robert Steven, Nixa; a son-in-law, Tommy Coffer who lives in
Oldfield; and a granddaughter, Marianne Kelso, who lives in Hickory, N.C., with her
father, Tim. Mary, the daughter of a pharmacist, graduated from Sioux City Central High
School in 1942, attended Morningside College in Sioux City for one year and in 1945
enrolled in the College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa, where she joined Kappa Epsilon
pharmacy sorority, met her husband-to-be, Robert, and graduated in 1948. The Greggs
spent most of their years in Aurora, Illinois, before retiring to the Ozarks and Nixa in
1983. On a part-time basis she worked at Family Pharmacy for nearly 20 years. In 1969,
Mary realized that she had never accepted God's gift of salvation and was on the road to
Hell. At that time, Mary, along with rest of her family, did accept God's gift and
assurance that their destination was Heaven. Upon moving to the Ozarks, the Greggs
joined Faith Baptist Church in Spokane, a church they had attended for numerous years
while vacationing in the Ozarks. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. tonight,
October 19, at the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be 8 a.m. Friday at
Faith Baptist Church, Spokane, with Rev. James Mohler officiating. Burial will follow in
the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Gregg, Myrtle B. (Stricker) Feb 1887 - 25 Aug 1952
CCR 28 Aug 1952 p5
Mrs. Myrtle Gregg, 65 of rural Nixa died Monday in the Ozark Osteopathic
Hospital in Springfield. She had been ill for several months but was hospitalized only
four days. Mrs. Greg was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community and was a member of
the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, George; one son, Richard of the
home; three daughters, Mrs. Wade Melton and Mrs. Charles Garrison, both of Nixa and
Mrs. Roy Long of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Shawley of Springfield and Mrs.
Sadie Ball of Nix and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday
afternoon at the Nixa Baptist Church by the Rev. J. Edward Dougherty and the Rev. Fred
Jackman, Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever.
Gregg, Nathan E. 9 Jun 1928 - 1 Apr 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Dan & Grace F. (?) Gregg; married Naomi]
Nathan E. Gregg, 59; of Marionville, formerly of Clever, died April 1 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for
Mr. Gregg were held Tuesday in the Clever First Christian Church, with the Rev. John
Wylie officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Branson, under the direction of
Meadors of Clever. A retired state highway maintenance foreman, Mr. Gregg was a
member of the Clever First Christian Church, and of the National Riflemens Association.
His survivors include his wife, Naomi; three sons, Arthur, Aurora, Gary, Billings, and
Nathan, Jr., Marionville; four daughters, Norma Jean Hedgepeth, Nixa, Carolyn
Westerman, Aurora, Leona Mills, Clever, and Anna Gregg, Marionville; his mother,
Grace Gardner, Clever; three brothers, Charles E., Springfield, Edgar W., Branson, and

Elmer, Portersville, Arkansas; two sisters, Merl Grim, Springfield, and Lula Ann Proffitt,
Reeds Spring; and nine grandchildren.
Gregg, Oscar Lee 28 Dec 1897 - 1 Dec 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of George & Malitia (Clinkenbeard) Gregg; married Lillie Rose 5 Mar 1899 18 Oct 1988]
Oscar Lee Gregg, 94, Galena, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, in Nixa Park Care Center. He
was born Dec;. 28, 1897, in Taney County, the son of George and Malitia Clinkenbeard
Gregg. Throughout his life he lived in the Reeds Spring, Sparta and Galena areas. He was
a farmer and a member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Lillie Rose Gregg in 1988; a son, Robert Gregg; three brothers, Arthur, Dan and Bill
Gregg; and a sister, Louise Rosencrans. Survivors include two sons, David Gregg,
Greenfield, and James D. Gregg, Galena; seven daughters, Josephine Thompson, Ozark,
Evelyn Gregg, Kansas City, Lera Kelley, Galena, and Gladys Gregg, Betty Venus, Edna
Riley, and Ruth Coleman, all of Kansas City; a sister, Zona Horn, Sacramento, Calif.; 21
grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Dec. 4, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Martin Cemetery, near Spokane.
Gregory, Charles 1880 - 1 Jun 1966
CCR 9 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: married Susan A. 19 Mar 1881 - 15 Oct 1971]
Charles Gregory, 85, a life-long resident of Reeds Spring, died shortly after being
admitted to Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital Wednesday afternoon, June 1. He
is survived by his wife, Susan A.; seven daughters, Mrs. Clara Letsinger, Mrs. Pauline
Hunt, Mrs.. Ethel Tennison, and Mrs. Velma Butler, Springfield, Mrs. Golda Yandell and
Mrs. Lillie Krumholz of Reeds Spring and Mrs. Emma Robert of Kinta, Okla; and three
sons, Everett, James and William, all of Reeds Spring. Funeral services were at 1 o’clock
Sunday afternoon in 65 Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Gregory, Charley Evert 24 Nov 1903 - 30 Dec 1969 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Charley J. & Susan A. Gregory]
Charley Evert Gregory, 66, of Reeds Spring, died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, following a long illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Gregory was
a lifelong resident of Reeds Spring and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving
are his mother, Susan Gregory of the home; two brothers, James and William, both of
Reeds Spring; eight sisters, Mrs. Lillie Krumholz of the home; Mrs,. Ethel Tennison,
Mrs. Pauline Hunt, Mrs. Velma Butler, all of Springfield, Mrs. Clara Letsinger, Kansas
City, Mrs. Emoline Roberts, Kinte, Okla. and Mrs. Goldie Arnold of Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in the ‘65’ Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton
officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Gregory, Ronnie Wayne
27 Jun 1972 - 15 Oct 2004
SN-L 17 Oct 2004
Ronnie Wayne Gregory, age 32, of Reeds Spring, died Friday, Oct. 15, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born June 27, 1972, the son of Roy
and Linda (Cruse) Gregory. He was a 1990 graduate of Spokane High School. On Sept.

28, 1991, he and Lisa Shirl Edwards were united in marriage. Ronnie was a member of
The Apostolic Church in Reeds Spring. He loved working for the Lord, and singing.
Ronnie had been an employee of O'Reilly Auto Parts for 14 years and was manager of
the Downtown Branson store. He was a wonderful loving husband, father, and son.
Survivors include his wife, Lisa; two sons, Jonathon Clark and Eathon William; his
parents, Roy and Linda Gregory, Reeds Spring; a brother, Randy Gregory and his wife,
Malissa, Reeds Spring; his parents-in-law, Dwayne and Louise Edwards, Spokane; a
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Keith and Amy Edwards, Vacaville, Calif.; nieces and
nephews, Austin Gregory, and Jason, Teresa, and Lindsay Edwards; uncles and aunts,
Sherman and Thelma Stultz, Reeds Spring, Pearl Hill, Rogers, Ark., and Virginia Cruse,
Maine; a cousin, Darol Colvin, Rogers, Ark.; a grandmother, Ruby Gregory, Reeds
Spring; a grandmother-in-law, Wilma Gold; a special pastor, Danny Call; and his church
family. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clark and Freeda Cruse, and William
Gregory; and grandparents-in-law, Ralph and Dorthea Edwards. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Apostolic Church, Reeds Spring, with Pastor Danny Call
officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Gregory, Susan A. (Tennison) 19 Mar 1881 - 15 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: married James Franklin Gregory 26 Feb 1869 - 6 Jul 1932]
Mrs. Susan A. Gregory, 90, died at 4:45 a.m. Friday at her home eight miles
northeast of Reeds Spring. A lifelong resident of Stone and Christian Counties, she was a
member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include two sons, James of the home and
William of Reeds Spring; seven daughters, Mrs. Lillie Krumholz of the home, Mrs. Clara
Letsinger, Kansas City, Mrs. Emma Roberts, Kinta, Okla. and Mrs. Ethel Tennison, Mrs.
Golda Arnold, Mrs. Pauline Hunt and Mrs. Velma Butler, all of Springfield; one brother,
Willie Tennison, Reeds Spring; and 18 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren and one
great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the “65” church at
Spokane officiating, Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Gregory, William Franklin 23 Aug. 1917 – 11 June 1997 CCH-N 14 June 1997
William Franklin Gregory, 79, Reeds Spring, died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, June
11, 1997, in his home in Reeds Spring. William was born August 23, 1917, in Reeds
Spring, the son of Charley and Susan Tennison Gregory. He was married to Ruby Stults
January 24, 1942, in Christian County. He was a retired carpenter working with cedar for
over 16 years. He was also a farmer. He was a member of the Pentecostal faith from an
early age and believed in raising his children to serve the Lord. He is preceded in death
by four sisters, Lillie Krumholtz, Goldie Arnold, Ethel Tennison and Clara Letsinger and
two brothers, Everett and James Gregory. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Ruby
Gregory, Reeds Spring; a daughter, Thelma Stultz and her husband, Sherman; a son, Roy
Gregory and his wife, Linda; two grandsons, Randy Gregory and his wife, Malissa, and
Ronnie Gregory and his wife, Lisa; two great-grandsons, Austin and Jonathon Gregory,
all of Reeds Spring; three sisters, Emma Roberts, Kinta, Oklahoma, Pauline Hunt, and
Velma Butler, both of Springfield; and a host of other family, friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the 65 Full Gospel Church with the

Reverends Edgar Schreiner and Ernest Elder officiating. Burial will follow in the
Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Grider, Ella “Ellen” (Forgey)
Mrs. Ella Grider, 71 years old, of 1648 East Commercial Street, died in a local
hospital at noon yesterday following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 1
o’clock this afternoon at the Church of Christ on North Boulevard with burial in Manley
cemetery, 10 miles south of Springfield, under direction of the Klinger Funeral home.
She is survived by four sons, George, of Big Bend, California, J.F. and S.S., and E.R. of
Springfield, and by three daughters, Mrs. O.H. Edwards, Mrs. Milo Meese, and Mrs.
Harvey Edwards, Springfield. Daily News, Jan 8 1928.
Grider, Earnie Roy 24 Nov 1958 - 17 Feb 2001 CCH-N 28 Feb 2001
Earnie Roy Grider 42, Galena, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001 in his home.
Earnie was born Nov. 24, 1958 in Branson. He worked in construction and was a member
of Wright's Chapel Church, Hurley. On Dec. 9, 1983, he and Betty Jean Kinkade were
married. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Cody J. Grider and Clinton J.
Grider, both of the home; his parents, Betty and Jakey Grider, Highlandville; two
brothers, Herbie Grider, Austin, Texas, and Randy Grider, Highlandville; a sister, Norene
McDonald, Highlandville; and a nephew and nieces, Christina Grider, Heath Grider and
Shawna McDonald. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Rick Flood and Pastor Danny Call officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Grider, Herschel H. “Bill” 1905 - 16 Nov 1962 CCR 22 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Jake & Phebe Elizabeth "Betty" (Cook) Grider; married Nellie Essick 4
Dec 1927]
AND
Grider, Billie Gene 11 Feb 1938 - 16 Nov 1962 CCR 22 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Herschel H. “Bill” & Nellie (Essick) Grider; married Maxine Ruth
Stutesmun 30 Sep 1959]
3 Highlandville Men are Victims of U.S. 65 Crash
Howard E. Christiansen, 31, of Highlandville, died at 4:55 p.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital where he had been in critical condition with head and internal injuries
sustained at 6:30 a.m. Friday in a car-truck crash on U. S. 65 a half-mile north of the
Reeds Spring junction. Herschel H. “Bill: Grider, 55, Highlandville was killed in the
accident and his son, Billy Gene, 24, also of Highlandville, died an hour and a half later.
Also hurt were Wayne Grider, 16, who received possible head injuries and Jakey Grider,
32, treated for knee fractures and head injuries. Troopers said the accident occurred when
a car driven by Jakey Grider was struck head-on by a truck driven by Jack Ramsey, 38 of
Harrison, Ark, as the latter rounded a curve on the wrong side of the highway. Ramsey
was not injured.
OZARK - Double funeral services for Herschel H. “Bill” Grider, 57, and his son,
Billie Gene Grider, 24, both of Highlandville, who were killed in a car-truck crash near
Reeds Spring early Friday were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Green Mound church southeast of

Highlandville. Officiating were the Revs. Howard Blevins and Raymond Lloyd. Burial
was in the family plot in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of
Ozark. Bill Grider is survived by his wife, Nellie; three other sons, Herschel and Jakey,
both of Highlandville and Jimmy of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Della Haworth,
Wichita, and Mrs. Marion Luttrell and Mrs. Bonnie Brahmer, both of Springfield; his
mother, Mrs. Betty Grider, Springfield; a brother, Ooley, Bakersfield, Calif.; six sisters,
Mrs. Artie Caudle and Mrs. Margie Hammond, both of the state of Washington; Mrs.
Mollie Loucks, Mrs. Geraldine Sears and Mrs. Ella Inmon, all of Springfield, and Mrs.
Opal Davis, Highlandville and several grandchildren. Billie Gene Grider’s survivors also
include his wife, Maxine and a son, Michael Gene of the home.
Grider, Dennis Gene 14 Apr 1949 - 11 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Son of Herschel W. & Frances Marie (Crick) Grider; married 4 Jun 1966 Donna
Lou Shipman; married 3 Dec 1973 Patricia Ann Roberds]
Dennis Gene Grider, 51, Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. he was born April 14, 1949 in Ozark. He is survived by his mother,
Frances VanHorn; a stepfather Gene VanHorn; father, Hershel Grider; stepmother, Erma
Grider and grandmother, Nellie Grider, all of Ozark; four sons, Dennis Grider, Jr., Ozark,
Kelly Grider, Rogersville, Bradley Grider, Willard, and Jared Grider, Willard; three
grandchildren; three brothers, Dwayne Grider, Nixa, Don Grider, Ozark, and Roger
Grider, Sparta; six sisters, Delilah Shipman, Sparta, Gerty Harvill, Sparta, Joella Eakins,
Springfield, Debbie Brewer, Rogersville, Cleota Grider, Oldfield, and Julie Jackson,
Sparta; two half-sisters, Sherlene Mayers and Bobbie Hamilton, Lake of the Ozarks;
brothers and sisters-in-law; and nineteen nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2
p.m., Monday, May 15, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Gary
Jennings officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Grider, James Michael Nov 1967 - 18 Apr 1968 CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
James Michael Grider, Jr., 4 1/2 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. James Grider, U.
S. Army. Anchorage, Alaska, died Thursday afternoon in his home there. In addition to
his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Jordan, Springfield;
his paternal grandparents, Mrs. Martha Grider, Springfield and Frank Grider, no address;
his paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Sved, Springfield; and his paternal
great, great grandparents, Oscar Sved, Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Blevins, Ozark.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Doyle L. Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove. The Rev.
Bill Russell officiated with burial in Kelley Cemetery near Ash Grove.
Grider, Judy Kay Nov 1962 - 21 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Judy Kay Grider, three month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jakey Grider, of
Highlandville, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at her home. Besides the parents, the
child is survived by three brothers, Randy, Herbert, and Ernest, and a sister, Norene, all
of the home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Miller, Spokane; and the
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Millie Grider, Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday, in Greenmound Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger.

Grider, Jessie Marie (Essick) 16 Jan 1912 - 20 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Willie & Alice Essick; married 8 Mar 1929 Lon Grider]
Jessie Marie Grider, 79, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1991, at the Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. Born Jan. 16, 1912, in Christian County, she was the daughter of Willie
and Alice Essick. She lived in the Highlandville and Ozark areas throughout her life and
was baptized in the Highlandville Church of Christ at an early age. She was married to
Lon Grider March 8, 1929. They had eight children. Jessie Grider was preceded in death
by her husband and four children. Survivors include two sons, Paul Grider, Ozark, and
Floyd Grider, Rockford, Ill.; two daughters, Louise Burk and Lula Belle Winslow, both
of Highlandville; one stepson, George Grider, state of California; three sisters. Nellie
Grider, Flossie Roberts and Lorene Kessinger, all of Ozark; a brother, Clyde Essick,
Ozark; 14 grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many
nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, south of Highlandville.
Grider, Kimball Lee 27 Sep 1945 - 29 Aug 1968 CCR 5 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: son of George & Joyce (McConnell) Grider; married 18 Feb 1963 Lawande
Sherlene Deckard; married second Jean Elaine]
Funeral services for Kimball Lee Grider, 22, Ozark, who was killed Thursday in a
traffic accident, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. Grider, who was
employed by the Independent Stave Company. Highlandville, was a lifelong resident of
Christian County. He is survived by his wife, Jean; two sons, Shane, Springfield and
Duke Shannon of the home; two step-sons, Robert and Edward Hill, and a step-daughter,
Lorianne Hill, of the home. Also surviving are his father, George Grider, Yucaita, Calif.;
mother, Mrs. Joyce A. Allen, Little Rock, Ark.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence McConnell, Woodland, Calif; step grandmother, Mrs. Jessie Grider, Ozark; and
a half-brother, Mike Creson, Ozark.
Grider, Lonnie P. 30 Jul 1895 - 12 Jan 1962
CCR 18 Jan 1962 p3
[Note: Son of Jake & Phebe Elizabeth "Betty" (Cook) Grider]
Funeral services for Lonnie P. Grider, 66, who died Friday, Jan. 12, were held
Monday, Jan. 15 in Ozark with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Martin
Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin. Survivors are his wife, Jessie Marie Grider, of
the home; four sons, Paul and Floyd Grider of Highlandville and Jack Grider of
Springfield and George Grider of the state of California; three daughters, Mrs. Louise
Burk and Mrs. Lula Bell Winslow of Highlandville, and Mrs. Margie Edington of Ash
Grove; 20 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, six sisters, three brothers, and his
mother, Mrs. Betty Grider of Springfield.
Grider, Nellie Gertrude (Essick) 18 Jan 1908 - 22 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of William & Alice (Turner) Essick; married Hershel Herbert "Bill"
Grider 1905 - 16 Nov 1962]
Nellie Gertrude Grider, age 94, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, February
22, 2002 in Cox Walnut Lawn, Springfield. She was born January 18, 1908 in the
Norwine Community near Highlandville, the daughter of William and Alice (Turner)

Essick. She was united in marriage to Hershel Herbert "Bill" Grider who preceded her in
death in 1962. Also preceding her in death were two sons, Donald and Billy Gene Grider,
four grandchildren, Leland Luttrull, Earnie Grider, Dennis Grider, and Judy Grider; and
several brothers and sisters. Nellie was a longtime member of First Central Baptist
Church, Green Mound. Survivors include: six children, and their spouses, Hershel and
Erma Grider, Jakey and Betty Grider, Jim and Maxine Grider, all of Highlandville, Della
and Jack Haworth, Auburn Washington, Marian and Amos Luttrull, Springfield, and
Bonnie Ratliff, Rocky Ford, Colorado; twenty-seven grandchildren, sixty-two greatgrandchildren, thirty great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Flossie Roberts and Lorene
Kessinger, both of Ozark; a brother, Clyde Essick, Ozark; a host of nieces and nephews,
and other relatives. A funeral service was held February 25 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Reverend Gary Phipps officiating.
Grider, Phebe Elizabeth “Betty” (Cook) 1864 - 14 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of ; married Jake Grider]
Mrs. Betty Grider, 99, who resided with a daughter at 2327 East Grand,
Springfield, died at her home about 3:30 p. m. Tuesday. Mrs. Grider was a member of the
Church of Christ at Ozark. She is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ella Inmon of the East
Grand residence, Mrs. Geraldine Sears, 2306 Pierce, Springfield, Mrs. Mollie Loucks,
1607 East Olive, Springfield, Mrs. Opal Davis, Highlandville, and Mrs. Margie
Hammonds and Mrs. Artie Caudle, both of Everett, Wash.; and a son, Ooley of
Bakersfield, Calif. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. today (Thursday) in Rainey Chapel.
Walter Billingsley officiated.. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery.
Grider, Vernie R. 1899 - 31 Jan 1962 CCR 8 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Jake & Phebe Elizabeth "Betty" (Cook) Grider]
Funeral services for Vernie R. Grider, 62, of Everett, Wash. who died there on
Jan. 31, following a brief illness, were held there last Friday. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery at Everett under direction of Cassidy-Jerread. A native of the Highlandville
community, he had been a resident of Everett the past 24 years. He was a veteran of
World War II. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Betty Grider of Springfield; two
brothers, Oolie Grider of Bakersfield, Calif. and Bill Grider of Highlandville; six sisters,
Mrs. Artie Caudle of Everett, Mrs. Mollie Loucks of Ozark, Mrs. Ople Davis of
Highlandville, Mrs. Geraldine Sears and Mrs. Ella Inman, both of Springfield and Mrs.
Margie Hammond of Everett.
Griesemer, Charles Joseph 1942 - 1 Jan 1972 CCR 6 Jan 1972 p4 & OH 6 Jan 1972
p6
[Note: Son of Joseph J. & Caroline C. (Yonkman) Griesemer]
Charles Joseph Griesemer, 29, formerly of Billings, died in Detroit, Mich.
Saturday of natural causes. He was a student. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Griesemer, Billings; five brothers and sisters. Rosary services were at 7 p.m.
Tuesday in the Cantrell Chapel at Billings. Mass was held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St.
Joseph’s Church, and burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry Eschbacher
officiated at the services.

Griesemer, Joseph J. 30 Oct 1902 - 17 Jul 1991 NN-E 20 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of John Francis & Anna (Schmuckley) Griesemer; married first Margaret
Catherine Arend 9 Nov 1903 - 25 Feb 1938; married second Carolina Yonkman 1913 1965; married third Regina 4 Apr 1934 - 7 Jan 2004]
Joseph J. Griesemer, 88, Billings, died Monday, June 17, 1991, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Oct. 30, 1902, in Billings. An active,
lifelong member of St. Joseph's Parish in Billings, he served on its parish council. In
addition, he served on the Advisory Board of St. John's Regional Health Center. He was a
Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and was named by Cardinal William Baum to an
international Catholic men's order, The Knights of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. He
spent his lifetime in the construction industry in Southwest Missouri. He was the founder
and former president of Griesemer Stone Co. and he remained active in the limestone and
construction business until recently. He was a past president of the Missouri Contractors
Association, Missouri Limestone Producers Association and the National Limestone
Association. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, in 1938; his second
wife, Carolyn, in 1964; an infant daughter, and a son, Charles. He is survived by his wife,
Regina Griesemer; five sons, John, Bernard and Louis, all of Springfield, Paul, St. Louis,
and Vincent, Fort Collins, Colo.; eight daughters, Elizabeth Ann Hendrix, Overland Park,
Kan., Mary Jabusch and Regina Griesemer, both of Springfield, Sister Carol Griesemer,
Joplin, Alice Lawson, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Anna Chance and Doris Zeitz, St. Louis,
and Joan Hunter, Sedalia; a stepdaughter, Betty Wirth, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; 31
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Elizabeth Griesemer, Springfield,
and Gertrude Wells, Tulsa, Okla. Rosary services were at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in St.
Joseph's Catholic Church. The funeral will be at St. Joseph's at 11 a.m. today (Thursday).
Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield.
Griesemer, M. Winifred, Sister 1905 - 27 Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p9
[Note: Originally was Clara B. Griesemer, daughter of John Francis & Anna
(Schmuckley) Griesemer]
Services for Sister M. Winifred Griesemer, a former Billings resident, were
Thursday in the St. Scholastic Convent chapel in Fort Smith. Burial was in the convent
cemetery. Sister Winifred died Tuesday in St. Edwards Hospital, Fort Smith, after a short
illness. She was a graduate of Billings High School and was a member of the Benedictine
order of nuns for about 55 years. Survivors include four sisters, Miss Elizabeth Griesemer
and Mrs. Pauline French, both of Springfield, Mrs. Theresa Keas, Coral Gables, Fla and
Mrs. Gertrude Wells, Tulsa and a brother, Joseph Griesemer, Billings.
Griesemer, Regina C. 4 Apr 1934 - 7 Jan 2004 SN-L 9 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Joseph J. & Margaret Catherine (Arend) Griesemer]
Regina C. Griesemer died Jan. 7, 2004, at Mercy Villa, Springfield, Mo. She was
born in Billings, Mo., on April 4, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Margaret and Joseph Griesemer; her stepmother, Caroline Griesemer; brothers John and
Charles; and an infant sister, Josephine. Regina is survived by her stepmother, Regina, of
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; her sisters, Elizabeth Hendricks of Overland Park, Kan., Mary

Jabusch of Springfield, Sr. Carol O.S.B. of Joplin, Alice Lawson of Shalimar, Fla., Anna
Chance of Reeds Spring, Donna Zeitz of Carlyle, Ill., and Joan Hunter of Sedalia, Mo.;
and her brothers, Paul of Ballwin, Mo., Dr. Bernard of Springfield, Vincent of Fort
Collins, Colo., and Louis of Springfield; her sister-in-law, Kathleen Griesemer; and thirty
nieces and nephews. Regina served others through the Auxiliary of Mercy Villa. She was
very faithful in her service as much as she was able during her illnesses. She was liked
and appreciated by all and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, friends may make a
donation to Mercy Villa or Immaculate Conception Church. Prayer service will be held at
Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home on E. Seminole St. at 7 p.m. today. Funeral Mass is 10
a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, in Immaculate Conception Church on S. Fremont, with
burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Billings, Mo.
Griffin, Dorothy Lou Dee “Dottie” (Manuel) 28 Nov 1923 - 1 Dec 1999 CCH-N 8
Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Claude M. & Clara Ethel (Nickels) Manuel]
Dorothy Lou Dee Manuel Griffin, (known to her family and friends as "Dot" and
"Dottie"), age 76, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, December l, 1999 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born November 28, 1923 in Dunnegan, Missouri, the daughter
of Claude M. Manuel and Clara Ethel Nickels Manuel. Dorothy was converted at an early
age at Bismont Baptist Church in Polk County Missouri. She attended Fair Play High
School where she was the pianist all four years. She moved to Ozark in 1948, where she
served as assistant secretary for the First Baptist Church of Ozark for 12 years. She also
worked as a bookkeeper and clerk for BBM Lumber Company for 28 years. She was a
member of Ozark Chapter 98 Eastern Star, Utopia Club and the First Baptist Church of
Ozark. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Lawrence J. Griffin, Ozark; two
daughters, Shiela A. Lowther and her husband Terry, Ozark, and Sonya K. David,
Wichita, KS; four grandchildren, Justin, Alexis and Brooke Lowther, and Sabre Dawn
Belt Taylor; a great-grandson, Colton Taylor; a sister-in-law, Floretta Baker, Springfield;
and special friends, Adolph Buck Belt, Cleatus and Maylee Lowther, Dale and Madge
Miller and Pansy E. Wolfe, and the many honorable ladies of the Utopia Club. Mrs.
Griffin was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister and an aunt, Amy Stewart.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 4, 1999 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Jim Jeffries officiating. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home. Burial was in Barren Creek Cemetery, Bolivar.
Griffin, George A. 5 Oct 1900 - 22 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: married Hetta Lea Bolin 14 Jul 1919 - 28 Apr 1982]
George A. Griffin, 67, a retired Frisco employee who had been making his home
in Nixa the past two years, died at Cox Medical Center in Springfield at 3:30 a.m.
Thursday. He had been a patient there about a week. Mr. Griffin was a native of Bolivar,
had lived for a time in Springfield, but had spent most of his life in Monett. Surviving are
his wife, Hetty Lea of the home; a brother, Asa of Wheaton, and a sister, Mrs. Icy
Harville, Pierce City. He was a member of the Glendale Baptist Church in Springfield,
also of the Masonic Lodge in Wichita. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Memorial Cemetery.

Griffin, Marshall W. 30 Nov 1935 - 12 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p1
Bowhunter Dies of Gun Wound
Further developments are expected in the matter of the death of Marshall Griffin,
36, of Oregon, Mo., whose body was found in a ditched automobile last Sunday near
Christian Center, southeast of Ozark. Griffin is reported to have come to the area from his
northeast Missouri home to bow hunt for deer. Coroner Dean Harris first attributed his
death to an arrow wound in his left breat, possibly incurred in a fall from a tree. Later
examination by the coroner revealed a bullet wound in Griffin’s back, and this triggers
and extensive investigation into his death by the Christian COunty Prosecutor’s Office.
An autopsy is being conducted and a coroner’s jury will be called upon its completion.
Griffin is survived by his mother, Mrs. Marie Griffin of St. Joseph, Mo.
AND
Griffin, Marshall W. 1945 - 12 Dec 1971 CCR 23 Dec 1971 p1
Bull Creek Road Victim Met Death From a Gunshot
Coroner’s Jury Hears Evidence On Bizarre Case
A coroner’s jury rules Wednesday night that Marshall W. Griffin, 26, Oregon,
Mo. came to his death Dec. 12 as a result of a gunshot wound by person or persons
unknown. The death scene was just east of Christian county W on the Bull Creek Road
about seven miles southeast of Ozark. Dr. Guido Podreccia, pathologist, testified that the
man died from loss of blood and from having breathed blood into his lungs. He testified
that the man’s left scapula was shattered and that some ribs on the left side were broken
and indicated that the broken ribs had punctured the lung to produce profuse bleeding.
Some metal fragments were found in the chest. It was Dr. Podreccia’s opinion that the
bullet hit the left scapula. He guess that it’s force would not have come from anything as
small as a .22 bullet. He told Coroner Dean Harris that the man lived at least five minutes
after being him, maybe a lot longer. A number of persons observed Mr. Griffin - dead,
they thought, in his car, a blue Valiant, on the Bull Creek Road. C. H. Sherer, one who
had passed the body, called Ozark police and the highway patrol came. At 8:45 a.m. on
Dec. 12, Mancel Reynolds, whose home is near the scene, heard a loud gun report. “It
was unusually loud. I would guess a .303 or762,” he said. Then he heard a sound like a
motorcycle or a chain saw trying to start. Less than five minutes later, he hear crunching
of gravel. Then he saw a white Chevrolet, he thought, pass his home at 60 miles an hour.
“It hit the blacktop and did not stop.” he said. “It took the highway at 40 miles an hour. I
supposed they were taking someone to the doctor.” Reynolds said he saw the car about
four minutes in all. Mrs. Robert Hagton, of Highlandville, drove by a car with her aunt
and noticed the body. Her aunt called the sheriff’s office. Kenneth Van Horn, 20, drove
by, and noticed the body, The whitish skin made him sure the man was dead. He went
and picked up Sherer and came back. When Trooper Ernest McCutchen of Springfield
arrived at 10:40 a.m., the man was still bleeding profusely from the mouth and nose, he
testified. There was an unstrung bow and arrows in the back of the car. The ignition key
in the Valiant had been turned off. Deputy Sheriff Harold Wampler testified that he
arrived a few minutes later. A gate was 28 steps from the car. It opened into a field.
Wampler measured the steps. and he saw blood on the ground near the gate. A nearby
tree had on it what appeared to be a bullet crease, he testified. There were no broken
windows in the car. Wampler looked under the hood. He found a shiny spot on the fan

that indicated scraping. It wasn’t known if it was connected with the “chain saw” noise
Reynolds had heard. - - Springfield Daily News
Griffin, Nellie I. (Mason) 5 Sep 1904 – 2 Nov 1995
Nellie I. Griffin, 91, of Ozark, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1904, in Bois D'Arc, and was the daughter of Loren
B. and Ella Mae West Mason. She was a member of Dale Street Methodist Church in
Springfield for many years, and had recently become a member of United Methodist
Church of Ozark. Mrs. Griffin was a retired cook for Robberson Grade School in
Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delbert J. Griffin; and a brother,
Joel Raymond Mason. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Faye Griffin,
Ozark; four grandchildren, Ronald Griffin and his wife, Sandy, Nixa, Jerry Griffin and
his wife, Sandi, Winchester, Danny Griffin, Nixa, and Taylre DiAnn Griffin, Ozark;
nieces; nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Clear
Creek Cemetery.
Griffin, Ralph 1875 - 26 Sep 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1962 p5
[Note: no legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Ralph Griffin, 87. of Oldfield, were held at 1 p.m. Sunday in
the Green Valley Church with the Rev. Lawrence Applegate officiating. Burial was in
Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of Clinkenbeard of Ava. Mr. Griffin died
Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Christian Rest Home after a long illness. He is survived by
his wife, Mabel; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Beth Brickland of Centerville, S. D., Mrs.
Rose Edmon of Canton, S. D. and Mrs. Trudie Crain of Eugene, Ore.
Griffin, Virginia Rosetta (Laflin) 10 Aug 1917 -12 Jul 1996 CCH-N 20 Jul 1996
Virginia Rosetta Griffin, 78, Ozark, passed away at 2:34 p.m. Friday July 12,
1996 in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home.Virginia was born August 10, 1917 in
Wausau, Wisconsin, the daughter of Charles and Marie Gamash Laflin. She was married
to Thomas Griffin who preceded her in death in 1976. She was a seamstress, owning and
operating her own business. Also preceding her in death are her parents. Survivors
include her sister, Connie Deforest, and her husband, Richard, Nixa; a brother, Charles
Laflin and his wife, Rita, Woonsocket, RI, several nieces and nephews. No services are
planned; the body has been cremated under direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will be at a later date in the Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, RI.
Griffith, Arlene S. (Kortema) 1 Nov 1931 - 20 Aug 2004 SN-L 22 Aug 2004
[Note: married 1960 Larry Duane Griffith]
Arlene S. Griffith, age 72, of Clever, Mo., was born Nov. 1, 1931, in Dearborn,
Mich., and passed away at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in her home. Survivors
include her husband of 44 years, Larry; two daughters, Debbie Griffith of Springfield,
Cindy Brandt and husband Bill of Clever; two grandchildren, Tim Brandt and Lindsay
Brandt of Clever; brother James Kortema of the state of Michigan. Services are 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial following in

Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, in the funeral
home.
Griffith, Myrtle Grace (Talley) 4 Apr 1920 - 3 Jul 1993 OH 7 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Tylene Talley; married 6 Apr 1947 Russell R. Griffith]
Myrtle Grace Talley Griffith, 73, Sparta, died Saturday, July 3, 1993 at her home.
She was born April 4, 1920 at Princeton, Ky., the eldest daughter of Fred and Tylene
Talley. On April 6, 1947, she was united in marriage to Russell R. Griffith. From 1959 to
1978 she was an active member of the Valparaiso, Ind., United Methodist Church.
Following retirement she and her husband, Russ, moved to Sparta where she was an
active member of Ozark United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Sharon Schultz; and two brothers, James and Ed Talley. Survivors include her
husband, Russell; five sons, Russell Jr., Portage, Ind., Ronald, Bull Head, Ariz.,
Raymond, Chesterton, Ind., Ricky, Bowling Green, Ky., and Renae, Mishawaka, Ind.;
three daughters, Brenda Virden, South Haven, Ind., Bonnie Roller and Berta Griffith,
both of Sparta; three sisters, Mary Jan Tullis, Lake Tumaluska, N.C., Martha Mickranz,
Oakkurst, Calif., and Jeanette Guiss, Paducah, Ky.; 21 grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at the Ozark United
Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. In accordance with her desires,
cremation has taken place under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Ozark United Methodist Church.
Griffith, Russell Rinehart 20 Apr 1910 – 19 Feb 1995 CCH-N 22 Feb. 1995
Russell Rinehart Griffith, 84, Sparta, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 1995, at St. John’s
Regional Health Center.He was born April 20, 1910, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. On
April 6, 1947, he was united in marriage with Myrtle Grace Talley. Following retirement
as a Teamster, he moved with his wife to Sparta. He was a member of Ozark United
Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Grace Griffith; and a
daughter, Sharon Schultz. Survivors include six sons, Tom Griffith, Ozark, Russell Jr.,
Portage, Ind., Ronald, Bull Head, Ariz., Raymond, Chesterton, Ind., Ricky, Scottsville,
Ken., and Renae, Mishawaka, Ind.; three daughters, Brenda Virden, South Haven Ind.,
Bonnie Roller and Berta Griffith, both of Sparta; 27 grandchildren; and 17 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Ozark United Methodist Church
with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Griffith, Timothy Landon 30 Oct 1976 - 6 Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Curtis & ? (Wood) Griffith]
Timothy Landon Griffith, Born Oct, 30, 1976, died November 6, 1976 Memorial
Hospital, Los Angeles. Parents are Sgt. and Mrs. Curtis Griffith, II. Santa Ana, Calif.;
two brothers, Curtis III and a twin, Christopher of the home. Paternal grandparents are
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Griffith I of Augusta, Kansas and maternal grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Wood of Wichita, Kansas. Paternal great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Imanuel Wood of Ozark. Graveside services were held Nov. 14, 1976 at 1:00 p.m. in
Weaver Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Nelson officiating. Burial was under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.

Grigg, Elmer Lee
Jan 1891 - Dec 1966 CCR 29 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John A, & Mary Grigg]
Word was received here last Thursday by Ozark relatives of the death of Elmer
Grigg, 75 of Tulsa, Okla. The son of the late Mr. and Mr. John Grigg, he was a native of
Ozark, graduated from Ozark High School, and in the early 20’s was an employee of the
Christian County Republican under the editorship of the late H. A. Clay. Survivors were
Mrs. Grigg; two sons, Rush of Miami, Fla. and Elmer Lee, Jr., Tulsa and three
grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were at Tulsa Saturday morning. Mrs. Grigg is
the former Margaret Sims, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sims [Walter Rush
Sims & Ida Blanche Glenn] of Ozark and is a cousin of Mrs. Ben Turner and Clay Glenn.
Griggs, Grace Louise (Taylor) 12 Jan 1925 - 25 Apr 2004 SN-L 28 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of George Pendleton & Retta May (Norton) Taylor; married 17 Jan
1943 James Elliott Griggs 22 Jan 1916 - 15 May 2004]
Grace Louise (Taylor) Griggs, 79, of Ozark, died Sunday at Marantha Village in
Springfield, Mo. She was born in Powell, Wyo., to George Pendleton and Retta May
(Norton) Taylor. She attended school in Klamath Falls, Ore., and in Bradenton, Fla. On
Jan. 17, 1943, she married James Elliott Griggs of Brandenton, Fla., in Klamath Falls,
Ore. After World War II, Rev. and Mrs. Griggs moved to Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Griggs
taught accordion and piano to many students at Central Bible College. She was very
involved in her husband's ministry at the pastoral and district levels. For two years she
was the President of the Women's Auxiliary of Evangel College. Some of her lifetime
highlights were experienced at the Southern Missouri District Summer Youth Camps.
Mrs. Griggs was a member of Central Assembly of God in Springfield and a licensed
minister with the Assemblies of God. Survivors include her husband of 61 years, Rev.
James E. Griggs, Maranatha Village, Springfield, Mo.; sister Joan (Taylor) Clement,
Fresno, Calif.; son James E. Griggs II and his wife, Pat, Stilwell, Kan.; daughter Mary
Louise (Griggs) Hescock and her husband, Martin, Port Orchard, Wash.; two grandsons,
Brian Dean Goodman, Bellevue, Wash., and James E. Griggs III (Jake), Stilwell, Kan.;
two granddaughters, Amanda Gail Goodman, Bothell, Wash., and Christine Louise
Goodman, Tacoma, Wash.; as well as three great grandchildren of Tacoma, Wash. She
was preceded in death by two brothers, Oscar Norton Taylor and Ralph Pendleton Taylor;
and a sister, Zada Ola (Taylor) Beach. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7 p.m. in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 N. National. A memorial service will be held
April 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. in Maranatha Village Chapel, 233 E. Norton Rd. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Southern Missouri District Missions Department, 528
W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO 65807, 417-881-1316.
Griggs, James Elliott , Rev. 22 Jan 1916 - 15 May 2004 SN-L 18 May 2004
[Note: Son of Daniel Lee and Edna Ann (Walden) Griggs; married 17 Jan 1943 Grace
Louise (Norton) Taylor 12 Jan 1925 - 25 Apr 2004]
Rev. James E. Griggs January 22, 1916 May 15, 2004 Rev. James Elliott Griggs,
88, of Ozark, Mo., died Saturday at Maranatha Village in Springfield, Mo. He was born
in Pope City, Wilcox County, Ga., to Daniel Lee and Edna Ann (Walden) Griggs. In
1918, the family moved to Pineview, Ga. It was during this period of his life that he felt

his call to preach. In 1925, the family moved to Oneco, Fla., which was between Sarasota
and Bradenton. After participating at a local church in numerous capacities, he helped
launch new pastoral ministries in Ruskin, Fla., and Parrish, Fla. Following the attack on
Pearl Harbor, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard and served aboard the U.S.S. Hermes of
San Pedro, Calif., and the U.S.S. Cambia of Long Beach, Calif., as well as being
stationed at Point Arguello, Calif. While serving his country, he married Grace Louise
(Norton) Taylor of Klamath Falls, Ore., on Jan. 17, 1943. To this union were born two
children. After World War II, Rev. and Mrs. Griggs moved to Springfield, Mo. so that he
could attend Central Bible College where he earned multiple degrees. Upon graduation
from CBC, he was ordained as an Assemblies of God minister on April 27, 1950. He then
resumed full time pastoral ministry at churches located in the following towns in
Missouri: Fair Grove, Willow Springs, Thayer and Festus. In 1960, he was asked to serve
the Southern Missouri District of the Assemblies of God as Executive
Secretary/Treasurer, a position he held for 24 years. After retiring from this position, he
remained active in the ministry in several capacities including interim pastor, guest
speaker, conducting training classes, and writing for several religious publications. Rev.
Griggs was preceded in death by the recent passing of his wife of 61 years, Grace Louise
Griggs; as well as one brother, Olin Griggs of Douglas, Ga. Survivors include a brother,
Henry Aulton Griggs, Bradenton, Fla.; daughter, Mary Louise (Griggs) Hescock and her
husband, Martin, Port Orchard, Wash.; son, James E. Griggs II and his wife, Pat,
Stillwell, Kan.; two grandsons, Brian Dean Goodman, Bellevue, Wash., and James E.
Griggs III "Jake", Stillwell, Kan.; two granddaughters, Amanda Gail Goodman, Bothell,
Wash., and Christine Louise Goodman, Tacoma, Wash.; as well as three great
grandchildren of Tacoma, Wash. Visitation will be today, May 17, 2004, from 5 to 7 p.m.
at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 N. National, Springfield, Mo. A memorial
service will be held May 18, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Central Assembly of God, 1301 N.
Boonville, Springfield, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southern
Missouri District Missions Department, 528 W. Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO 65807
(417-881-1316).
Grimes, James Perry "Jim" 5 Aug 1934 – 31 Aug 1992 NN-E 9 Sep 1992
[Note: Son of Jesse & Estel (Todd) Grimes
James Perry "Jim" Grimes, 58, Rogersville, died Monday, Aug. 31, at his home.
He was born Aug. 5, 1934, the son of Jesse and Estel Todd Grimes. Jim was a lifelong
resident of the Petelo community. He had been a member of the Church of Christ at
Plainview for 34 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army, stationed in Germany.
Jim was a farmer and a machinist for the Ash Grove Cement Co. in Springfield.
Grimes, Manford Henry “Sprig” 17 Jan 1923 - 13 Feb 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Jesse Manford & Estel (Todd) Grimes; married Ida Mae Walker]
Manford Henry "Sprig" Grimes, 70, Republic, died Feb. 13, 1993 in his home. He
was a resident of the Rogersville and Ozark area most of his life and a member of the
Church of Christ for the past 43 years. He was also a World War II veteran serving on
active duty in Europe from 1944 until the end of the war in 1946. He retired from Ash
Grove Lime; in Galloway, in 1979 after 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Jesse Manford and Estel “Todd” Grimes and one brother, Jim Grimes.

Survivors include his wife, Ida Mae, of the home; one daughter, Mikki, and her husband,
Dr. Howard Jones, Marionville; one granddaughter, Teressa Weant, and her husband,
John, Punta Gorda, Fla.; one grandson, Timothy Fielden, and his wife, Michelle, Nixa;
one sister, Rosalie McHaffie, and her husband, Chester; one brother, Jess Grimes, and his
wife, Peggy, Rogersville; a special sister and brother-in-law, Irene and Harold Joslin,
Gladstone; several nieces, nephews, other close relatives, and a host of friends, all of
whom he loved dearly. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Elvis Denney and Jerry Keene officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery.
Grimmet, Elsie Dell (Hall) 1897 - 26 Apr 1955 CCR 12 May 1955 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Dell Grimmet, 58, who died April 26, were held
Saturday afternoon April 30 in the Mound Baptist Church with Rev. Bill McTeer
officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. A native of Christian County, she was the daughter of James and America Hall.
Survivors include her husband, David Frank Grimmet of the home east of Chadwick;
three daughters, Miss Mildred Grimmet of London, England; Mrs. Helen Ewing of
Orange, Calif. and Mrs. Frances Ewing of Chadwick; her mother, Mrs. America Hall of
Keltner; three sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Blair of Woodlawn, Wash., Mrs. Joyce Horner of
Bradleyville and Mrs. Lois Johnson of Keltner, five grandchildren and other relatives and
friends.
Griner, Judith Francis (Broemmer) 7 May 1950 - 20 Aug 2003 SN-L 23 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of George H. and Frances (Spindler) Broemmer, Sr.; married William
“Bill” Griner, Jr.]
Judith Francis Griner, 53, Clever, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003 in
Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born May 7, 1950 in Quincy, Illinois. Mrs. Griner was
a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Billings. She married William Griner on
September 30, 1988 in Monticello, Missouri. She was preceded in death by a brother,
George H. Broemmer Jr. of Rock Island, Illinois. She is survived by her husband,
William, of the home; parents, George H. and Frances (Spindler) Broemmer Sr., Quincy,
IL; four children and their spouses, Gary and Brigid Miller, Columbia, Gregory and
Cherlyn Miller, Ozark, Jay and Cherie Miller, Ashland, and Mike and Lynn (Miller)
Francis, Knoxville, TN; stepson William H. Griner Sr., Billings; grandchildren, Ashlee,
Tori and Brooke Francis, and Avry Claire Miller; step grandchild, William H. Griner Jr.,
Salt Lake City, UT; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Judy (Aschemann) Broemmer,
Rock Island, IL, James and Marsha Broemmer, Quincy, IL, Ronald and Cindy
Broemmer, Mesa, AZ, Bill and Nancy (Broemmer) Brown, Bloomington, IL, Michael
and Rita Broemmer, Quincy, IL, and Kevin and Teri Broemmer, Quincy, IL; and
numerous nieces and nephews. She was kind, generous and loving, the most beautiful
lady in everyway. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 25, 2003 at
Mercy Villa Chapel, Springfield, with Father Wayne Barron, CMF, officiating, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be one hour prior to service
time.
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Griner, Judith Francis (Broemmer) 7 May 1950 - 20 Aug 2003 CCH-N 3 Sep 2003
[Note: married William “Bill” Griner, Jr.]
Judith Francis Griner, 53, Clever, died at 10 p.m. Aug. 20, 2003, in Mercy Villa,
Springfield. She was born May 7, 1950, in Quincy, Ill. Griner was a member of the St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Billings. She married William Griner on Sept. 30, 1988, in
Monticello. She was preceded in death by a brother, George H. Broemmer, Jr., Rock
Island, Ill. She is survived by her husband, William, of the home; parents, George H. and
Francis (Spindler) Broemmer Sr., Quincy, Ill; four children and their spouses, Gary and
Brigid Miller, Columbia, Gragory and Cherlyn Miller, Ozark, Jay and Cherie Miller,
Ashland, and Mike and Lynn (Miller) Francis, Knoxville, Tenn.; step-son, William H.
Griner, Sr., Billings; grandchildren, Ashlee, Tori, and Brooke Francis, and Avry Claire
Miller; step-grandchild, William H. Griner, Jr., Salt Lake City, Utah; brothers and sisters
and their spouses, Judy (Aschemann) Broemmer, Rock Island, Ill., James and Marsha
Broemmer, Quincy, Ill., Ronald and Cindy Broemmer, Mesa, Ariz., Bill and Nancy
(Broemmer) Brown, Bloomington, Ill., Michael and Rita Broemmer, Quincy, Ill., and
Kevin and Teri Broemmer, Quincy, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was
kind, generous and loving, the most beautiful lady in everyway. Funeral mass was held at
11 a.m. Aug. 25, at Mercy Villa Chapel, Springfield, with Father Wayne Barron, CMF,
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial was at 1
p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
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Grisham, Edward 1 Dec 1903 - 18 Feb 1979 OH 22 Feb 1979 p8
Edward Grisham, 74, of Springfield, died Sunday in a nursing home after a long
illness. Among those surviving is a brother, Jerrait Grisham of Oldfield.
Grisham, Oka Mantine (Frazier) 28 Sep 1905 - 20 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: married Jarit Houston "Jerry" Grisham 4 Jun 1901 - 22 Aug 1992]
Oka Mantine Grisham, 82, of Springfield,. died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday in Ozark
Riverview Manor. Services for Mrs. Grisham were held Tuesday at the Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel in Springfield. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Gritzmaker, Lorene Esther (Haustein) 9 Jan 1915 - 9 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
[Note: married 30 May 1937 R. C. "Cooney" Grit maker ]
Lorene Esther Gritzmaker, 76, Billings, died at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9, 1991 following
surgery in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Born Lorene Haustein Jan. 9,
1915, in Lockwood, she married R. C. "Cooney" Gritzmaker May 30, 1937. She was
active in the Lutheran Church, the Christian County Extension Club and other
community groups. Survivors include her husband, Cooney, of the home, a daughter,
Melba Faye Lemke, Glencoe, Minn.; a son, Leslie Ray, Springfield; three grandchildren,
Kevin Lemke, Nichole Baker and Ilsa Lemke, all of Minnesota; a great-grandchild,
Elizabeth Lemke; and a brother, Raymond Haustein, Ontario, Calif. Services were held
Sept. 12 in Grace Lutheran Church, Aurora, with the Rev. Mark Boettcher officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund of Grace Lutheran Church or
to the recipient of the donor's choice.

Grizzard, Lucile P. 26 Nov 1911 - 9 Feb 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
Services for Lucile P. Grizzard were held Sunday in Townsend Funeral Home,
Dublin Ga., and burial was in Betheseda Cemetery, Dublin, Ga. Gizzard died Friday, Feb.
9, 1990, in Nixa Park Care Center, Nixa. Local arrangements were made under direction
of Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa.
Groh, Gloria Lee (Davidson) 4 Mar 1924 - 8 Nov 2003 SN-L 12 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Richard F. & Agnes J. Davidson; married 7 Aug 1948 Thomas J.
Groh 3 Mar 1924 - 25 Feb 2005]
Gloria Lee Groh of Springfield died November 8, 2003. Gloria was born in
Emporia, Kan. on March 4, 1924, to Richard F. and Agnes J. Davidson. She attended
Sacred Heart Grade School, Emporia High School, and graduated from Kansas State
Teachers College (now Emporia State University) in Emporia with a degree in sociology.
She was married on August 7, 1948, to Thomas J. Groh in Emporia, Kan. In addition to
being survived by her husband of 55 years, she is also survived by seven of her eleven
children. They are Mary Noble, Albuquerque, N.M.; Tom Groh, Fairbanks, Alaska; Ruth
Bennett, Jemez Springs, N.M.; Joe Groh, Plano, Texas; Sue Huckabee, Dallas, Texas;
Matt Groh, San Angelo, Texas; and George Groh, Vermillion, Ohio. She is also survived
by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In 1959, she and Tom left Emporia for
Springfield, Mo., and subsequently lived in a number of locations throughout the
midwest including Moberly, Mo., Sterling, Ill., and Peoria, Ill. In 1997 she and Tom
retired to Nixa, Mo., and have been living at Mercy Villa Nursing Home in Springfield
for the past year. Gloria was an avid gardener and enjoyed attending antique auctions
with Tom. She was active in the Catholic church and always enjoyed visits from her
grandchildren. As a final gift, Gloria's wish was to donate her body to the St. Louis
University Medical School. A memorial service celebrating her life was held Monday,
November 10, 2003, in Mercy Villa Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in
Gloria's name can be made to your local chapter of Alzheimer's Association. Information
is available at www.alz.org.
Groh, Robert W. “Bob” 7 Feb 1940 - 21 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth (Barnes) Groh; married 29 Apr 1961 Suzanne
Carmody]
Robert W. “Bob” Groh, 53, Bruner, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, 1993 in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following an extended illness. He was born on Feb. 7,
1940 in Elmont, N.Y., the son of Charles and Elizabeth Barnes Groh. He was united in
marriage to Suzanne Carmody on April 29, 1961. He was a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Co.
and a member of the McHaffie Church. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Suzanne; three sons, Bob, and his wife, Lisa, Sparta, two
sons, Jeff and Tom Groh, both of Bruner; a daughter, Lisa Dollarhide, and her husband,
Dale, Bruner; three brothers, John Groh, East Moriches, N.Y., Roy and his wife Norma
Groh, Rogersville, William and his wife Patricia Groh, Ozark; three grandchildren,
Kenny Groh, Dustin and Aaron Dollarhide. Services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 24, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in the Bruner
Cemetery.

Groover, Catherine Ada (Medlin) 4 Sep 1911 - 1 Mar 2006 SN-L 3 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Emily (Goessling) Medlin; married 11 Jan 1946 Raymond
Wallace Groover]
Catherine (Medlin) Groover, formerly of Billings, Missouri, passed away
Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Armour Home, Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 93.
She was born September 4, 1911, in Billings, Missouri, the daughter of Clyde and Emily
(Goessling) Medlin. On January 11, 1946, she was united in marriage with Raymond
Wallace Groover, and to this union was born one daughter, Patricia. Catherine was a
lifelong resident of Billings, and a longstanding and very active member of the First
Baptist Church of Billings. She sang in the church choir, taught Sunday School and
Vacation Bible School, and filled other positions as she was needed. She and her
husband, Wallace, owned and operated Groover's Grocery Store in Billings for many
years. She was active in the Billings Senior Citizens group, and enjoyed sewing,
gardening, and visiting with her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; her sister, Irene O'Bryant; and two brothers, John and Warren
Medlin. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Groover, Kansas City, Mo.; her brother,
Lawrence Medlin, Heston, Kan.; nephews, Gary and Pat O'Bryant and Lonnie and Larry
Medlin; nieces, Sharon Snodgrass, Mary Burford, and Rhonda Gaede; greatnephews and
nieces, other relatives and friends, including her kind and loving caretakers at Armour
Home in Kansas City. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006,
at the First Baptist Church in Billings, with the Rev. Lloyd Heavin officiating, under
direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery,
Billings. Visitation will be 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. today, March 3, at Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice of Kansas City,
8540 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138, or to the First Baptist Church, Billings,
Mo.
Gross, Justin Wayne 31 Aug 1962 - 7 Feb 1996 CCH-N 10 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of Wes & Pat Gross; married Leah]
Justin Wayne Gross, age 33, of Nixa, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1996, at his home.
He was born Aug. 31, 1962, in Branson. Survivors include: his wife, Leah; two children,
Dusty and Dillon Gross; his parents, Wes and Pat Gross, Ridgedale; and three brothers,
Kelly Gross, Clinton, Ark., Kevin Gross, Nixa, and Ronnie Gross, Tulsa, Okla. Graveside
funeral services were Friday, Feb. 9, in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Larry Sydow officiating.
Grothaus, ? (?) d 12 Jan 1951 CCR 18 Jan 1951
[Note: married Francis Grothaus]
Mrs. Francis Grothaus of Louisburg, Mo., passed away at her home Friday, Jan.
12, following a brief illness. The Grothauses were former residents of the Ozark
community. They bought the Tennis farm southwest of Ozark and moved there from
Kansas in October 1949, where they lived until November of 1950 when they sold their
farm and moved to Louisburg, Mo. Mrs. Grothaus’ sudden death was a shock to her
many Ozark friends as she and her husband had visited in Ozark the previous Monday.
She was stricken ill on the following day and lapsed into a coma from which she never
regained consciousness. Services were held Sunday, Jan 14, at the Baptist church in

Louisburg with Rev. Oscar Erickson officiating. A second service was held at Smith
Center, Kansas, on Tuesday and interment was made in the cemetery there.
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Grothaus, ? (?) d 12 Jan 1951 CCR 18 Jan 1951
[Note: married Francis Grothaus]
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blevins, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blevins and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Lyman Horton and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Dutton and family and Mr. and Mrs. W.
J. Rosenow attended the funeral services of Mrs. Francis Grothuas at the Louisburg, MO.
Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The Grothaus family were former residents of the
Blevins community when they lived on the Tennis farm. Second funeral services for Mrs.
Grothaus were held Tuesday afternoon at Smith Center, KS.
Grove, Barbara Lynne 29 Sept 1950 - 2 Oct 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Alice (Sallborn) Grove]
Barbara "Barb" Lynne Grove, age 49, of Springfield, passed away Saturday,
October 2, 1999 in her home, following a courageous one and a half year battle with
breast cancer. She was born September 29, 1950 in Stoughton, Wisconsin and was the
daughter of Charles (C.L.) and Alice (Sallborn) Grove. She attended York College, York,
Nebraska and graduated from Oklahoma Christian College in 1972. In 1975 she moved to
Springfield from Waukesha, Wisconsin. Since 1980 Barb had been employed as a Case
Worker for the Missouri Division of Family Services. She was a member of East
Sunshine Church of Christ where she taught two and three year olds in Bible School for
eighteen years. Barbara demonstrated her faith daily and looked forward to her
homecoming with her Lord. She was a volunteer for Fair Haven Children's Home in
Strafford, and also for Big Brothers-Big Sister in Springfield. Survivors include: her
parents, C.L. and Alice Grove, Ozark; a brother, David Grove and his wife, Denise,
Waukesha, Wisconsin; two sisters, her twin Mary Wilson and her husband Hal, Hartselle,
Alabama, and Cindy Borbely and her husband Joe, Howell, New Jersey; an uncle,
Richard Grove and his wife Bert, Oldfield; two aunts, Doris Norman and her husband
Dennis, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Joann Roberts and her husband .Jim, LaGrange,
Illinois; nieces and nephews, Bobbie Jo, Patti, Jeremy, Ben, John, Ginny, Stephanie, and
Kyle. An infant brother, James, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be a 11 a.m.
Wednesday October 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Mike Brazle officiating.
Burial will be in Oldfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven
Children's Home or American Cancer Society.
Grove, Charles V. 21 Jan 1887 - 18 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
[Note: married Gussie Pearl 4 Nov 1899 - 12 Jan 1983; middle initial on tombstone is
V, in obit is D.]
Charles D. Grove, 82, a resident of the Oldfield community since 1923, died at
4:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A World War I veteran, he lived in
Kansas City before moving here. He was a member of Oldfield Church of Christ.
Surviving are his wife, Gussie; two sons, Charles Grove, Waukesha, Wis, and Richard
Grove, Oldfield; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Wood, Sanborn, Ind. and Mrs. Birdie L.
Berry, Excelsior Springs, and a brother, Benjamin Groves (SIC) Pilcher, Okla. Services

were at 2 p.m. Friday in Oldfield Church of Christ with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial
was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Grove, Edwin Carlos 29 Aug 1946 - 7 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Edwin Carlos Grove, 53, of Springfield formally of Fordland passed away at
10:37 a.m., Friday January 7, 2000 in St. Johns Regional Health Center Springfield from
complication of a stroke. Edwin was retired from the Missouri State Department of
Corrections and enjoyed horses, fishing and farming in the Fordland area where he
resided for several years. Edwin is survived by his three daughters who he adored Jenifer
and J.B. Milligan of Seymour, Janelle Grove and Jason Carter of Marshfield and Julie
Grove of Springfield, a sister Marilyn Tibbetts of Katie Tx. a brother Edsel Grove of
Cortland Nebraska and his mother Suella Allison of New Mexico, stepmother Wilma
Grove and two step sisters Mary Uchtman and Gaylene Glenn all of Fordland, his
granddaughter Madison Grove who was the love of his life and a new granddaughter
Mallary who he held for the first time the day before his death. Several aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of special friends. He was preceded in death by
his adoptive parents Carlos and Ola Buchanan Grove. Graveside services were held on
Monday, January 10, 2000 in the Green Hill Cemetery, Fordland under direction of the
Preston-Marsh Funeral Home Rogersville.
Grove, Elizabeth Margaret 2 Jan 1866 - 5 Jul 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
Miss Elizabeth Margaret Grove, 90, passed away July 15, 1956 at Mercy
Infirmary in Springfield. She was born in St. Charles County and came to Billings in
1890. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Eugenia Berghaus with whom she made her home;
two other nieces, Mrs. Emily Neyer and Miss Celestine Leitensdorfer of Billings; a
nephew, Vernon Leitensdorfer of Billings. The Rosary was recited July 16 at 8:00 p.m. in
the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings. The funeral mass was July 17 at 9:00 am. in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church at Billings with the Rev. Thomas A. Doyle officiating.. Burial
was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Grover, Nettie Lois (Ingalsbe) 1886 - 14 Mar 1970
CCR 19 Mar 1970 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Lois Grover, 83, who died Saturday in a
Bartlesville, Okla. hospital were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Arnold Moore Funeral Home
in Bartlesville with the Rev. William J. Llewelyn officiated, Burial was in Onega, Kan. A
native of Kansas, Mrs. Grover had lived in Bartlesville since 1954. Her husband, Roy J.
Grover, died in 1945. Survivors include one son, Orrin F. Grover of Bartlesville; two
brothers, Lawson Ingalsbe of Springfield and Frank Ingalsbe, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Mary
Rasmussen, Ozark; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Grover, Ruby 20 Sep 1906 - 11 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
Services for Ruby Grover, 75, Route 1, Ozark, were held Nov. 13 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South with Prentice Meador officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery. Mrs. Grover died Nov. 11 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. She was a Douglas County native and a longtime Ozark and
Springfield area resident. She was a member of South National Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons, Mervyn and Marmom both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.

Gertie Pruett, Ozark, and Mrs. Hazel Gilliam, Webb City; seven grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren.
Groves, Asa A. 28 Jul 1910 - 26 Mar 1993 OH 31 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of John & Mary (Amos) Groves; married 5 Jan 1932 Chloe A. Jones 18 Mar
1915 - 7 Oct 1990]
Asa A. Groves, 82, Ozark, -died Friday, March 26, 1993 in Skaggs Community
Hospital, Branson. He was born July 28, 1910 in Cedar County, the son of John and Mary
Amos Groves. He was a longtime resident of Taney and Christian counties. On Jan. 6,
1932, he was united in marriage to Chloe Jones Groves. He was a member of Maranatha
Chapel, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chloe, Oct. 7, 1990. Survivors
include five sons , Roger Groves, Branson, David Groves, Kirbyville, Jerry Groves,
Philadelphia, Miss., Johnie Groves, Pascagoula, Miss., and Sammy Groves, Hollister; -a
daughter, Asalee Bell, -Ozark; two brothers, Perry Groves, Omaha, Ark., and Bill
Groves, Lampe; two sisters, Avenell Richards, St. James; and Wilma Harryman, Clayton;
14 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, March 28, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Homer Davis officiating. Burial was in Blue
Eye Memorial Cemetery.
Groves, Chloe A. (Jones) 18 Mar 1915 - 7 Oct 1990 NN-E 11 Oct 1990
[Note: married 6 Jun 1932 Asa A. Groves 28 Jul 1910 - 26 Mar 1993]
Chloe Groves, 75, Ozark, died Sunday evening, Oct. 7, 1990, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center, following a long illness. Born in Denver, Ark., she was a longtime
resident of Taney and Christian counties. On June 6, 1932, she married Asa Groves. She
had been a partner in the Wing Candy Co., Branson, and was a member of the Maranatha
Chapel, Holiness Church, Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Asa; five sons, Roger
Groves, Branson, David Groves, Kirbyville, Jerry Groves,. Ozark, Johnie Groves,
Hurley, Miss., Sammy Groves, Hollister; a daughter, Asalee Bell, Ozark; a brother,
Ruben Jones, Springfield; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. LB. Patrick officiating.
Burial was in Blue Eye Cemetery.
Groves, Jack B. 23 Jun 1917 - 29 Feb 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: married Emma]
Jack B. Groves, 70, of Rt. 2, Billings, died Feb. 29 in the emergency room of Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for
Mr. Groves were held Mar. 3 at Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Revs. Jerry Hall and
Dean Baldwin officiating and was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Groves
was a farmer and retired truck driver. He was a member of the R and D Saddle and Trail
Club, the Spring Creek Saddle Club, and the Reeds Spring Saddle Club. His survivors
include his wife, Emma; two sons, Darrell and Lonnie, both of Billings; a brother, Gayle,
of Garfield, Arkansas; three sisters, Ruth Huff, Piedmont, Auida Stone, of the state of
New Mexico, and Hope Burgess, Springfield; four grandsons and one granddaughter.
Groves, Pansy Lois (Hollars) 3 May 1911 - 23 Aug 2002
A funeral service for Pansy Lois (Hollars) Groves, 91, of Ozark, Missouri, will be
at 2 p.m. August 26, 2002 in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, with burial to

follow in the Selmore Cemetery, with the Reverend Billy Burris officiating. Family
visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today. Pansy was born May 3, 1911, in North East,
Arkansas, and departed this life August 23, 2002. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Reverend Dan Groves; her parents, Andrew Jackson and Lucy Hollars; eight
brothers; two sisters; a daughter-in-law, Joan Groves; and a great-grandson. Survivors
include three daughters and their spouses, Evelyn and Bob Perkins of Lampe, Wynema
and John Gimlin of Ozark, and Shirley and Everett Collins of Springfield; two sons,
James Groves and wife Debbi of Sparta, and Darrell Groves of Highlandville; four
sisters, Winnie Spencer, Lorine Huffman, Norine Slayton, all of the state of Oregon,
Carmie Simpkins of Lampe; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; five great-greatgrandchildren ; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Springfield News-Leader,
August 25, 2002.
Grubaugh, Clarice Naomi (Tindle) 23 Jan 1915 - 18 Dec 1989 OH 28 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Ida A. (Kessinger) Tindle; married 5 Jun 1937 John
Bert Grubaugh 28 Jul 1912 - 8 Feb 1996 28 Jul 1912 - 8 Feb 1996]
Clarice Naomi Tindle Grubaugh, 74, Springfield, died Dec. 18 in her home after a
long illness. The daughter of W.R, and Ida Tindle, she was born Jan. 25, 1915 in
Christian County. She accepted Christ as her savior at 13 and was a faithful member of
the First Baptist Church of Springfield. She was a floral designer and wedding consultant
and enjoyed her work. She is survived by her husband, John B.; a brother, Nile Tindle, St.
Joseph; a sister, Marian Elda Tindle, Springfield; three nieces; and nine nephews.
Services were last Thursday in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Guy Lawyer, Dr. T.T.
Crabtree and Dr. Thomas Field officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Grubaugh, Fern Ester (Davis) 9 Mar 1928 - 26 May 1990 OH 31 May 1990
[Note: married G. Russell Grubaugh]
Fern E. Grubaugh, 62, Ozark, died Saturday, May 26, 1990 in her home,
following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of
the Ozark Christian Church. She had been employed by Weaver Heights Greenhouse,
pursuing her love of flowers. She was a member of the Utopia Club and past president of
the Ozark Senior Citizens Housing Board. She is survived by her husband, G. Russell
Grubaugh; two sons, G. Russell Grubaugh Jr. and his wife, Marcia, St. Joseph, and John
Grubaugh and his wife, Sarah, Ozark; two daughters, Linda Carter and her husband, Jack,
Ozark, and Donna Turner and her husband, Scott, Ozark; two sisters, Eula Holmes,
Spokane, and Pauline Seaton, Sparta; a brother, Harold Davis, Highlandville; and seven
grandchildren, Carrie, Erin, Taylor and Ethan Grubaugh, Mark and Eric Turner and
Derek Carter. Services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with Dr. Conrad Kitchell
and Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ozark Christian Church.
Grubaugh, Ida May 28 Oct 1880 - 20 Aug 1955
CCR 25 Aug 1955 p2
[Note: Daughter of John Anderson & Margaret “Maggie” (McGinnis) Grubaugh]
Ida May Grubaugh, daughter of the late John A. and Margaret Grubaugh was born
October 28, 1880, at Ozark, Mo. and departed this life August 20, 1955 at the Harrison
Rest Home, Springfield, MO. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Doran of Ozark,

Mo., Mrs. Nellie Wolfe and Miss Pearl Grubaugh, both of Ontario, Calif’; two brothers,
Ed Grubaugh of Ozark and Andy Grubaugh of Springfield, nieces, nephews and many
other relatives. Early in life, she attended the School for the Deaf at Fulton, Mo. She
always loved to attend church and Sunday school and after moving to Springfield, she
was united with the First Baptist Church where she was a member of the Berean Class.
As she went about her daily life, despite being unable to hear or speak, she maintained
contact with the worldly affairs and gained a knowledge that enabled her to always be
kindly and understanding to all. She will indeed be missed all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, with Rev. E.
A. Scarborough of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Grubaugh, James Edd 13 Jul 1887 - 19 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2 & OH 27 Jan
1972 p8
[Note: Son of John Anderson & Margaret “Maggie” (McGinnis) Grubaugh; married
Annie Bell Dunham 8 Jul 1892 - 2 Dec 1982]
J. Edd Grubaugh, 84, life-long resident of the Ozark community, died at 10:40
a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital. He was a retired farmer and member of the First
Christian Church, Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Annie B.; three sons, John B. Grubaugh
of Springfield and Neal W. Grubaugh and Russell Grubaugh, both of Ozark; a brother,
Andy Grubaugh of Springfield; a sister, Miss Pearl Grubaugh, of Ozark and 11
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce funeral
arrangements.
Grubaugh, Ward Harold 30 May 1920 - 1 Aug 1923 CCR 3 Aug 1923 p 1
[Note: Son of James Edward & Annie Bell (Dunham) Grubaugh]
Ward Harold Grubaugh, aged 3 years, 2 months and 2 days, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ed Grubaugh, died at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 1st, 1923. Funeral services were
held at the Richwood Church at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2nd, conducted by Rev. D.
S. Frazier of Clever, with interment in the Richwoods Cemetery under direction of T. B.
Chaffin. [An obit was nearly identical to the one below for the Hedgpeth child appeared
in the 24 Aug 1923 p 1 Republican, except the parents are called Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Grubaugh, instead of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Grubaugh]
Gryder, Brenda 4 Jun 1957 - 2 Feb 2004
Aurora (MO) Advertiser, February 6, 2004
[Note: Daughter of Luther & Frances (Cox) Gryder]
Brenda Gryder, 46, of Verona died February 2, 2004, in her home. She was born
to Luther and Frances (Cox) Gryder on June 4, 1957, in Watsonville, California. She was
a nurse’s aide. Survivors include: her parents, one brother, Leland Gryder of Monett; and
one sister, Linda Staton of Aurora. Funeral services will be held on Saturday February 7,
at 1 p.m. in the Peterson Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, February 6, from 7-8
p.m. in the funeral chapel. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery in Nixa, Missouri.
{Aurora (MO) Advertiser, February 6, 2004} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Guerin, Jennie E. (Green) 30 Sep 1889 - 6 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p1
[Note: married Rodney M. Guerin 25 Dec 1889 - 1 Jan 1967]

Chadwick Woman Died at 83
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chadwick Baptist Church for
Mrs. Jennie E. Guerin, 83, a lifelong resident of that community. Mrs. Guerin died at
4:30 p.m. Sunday at a Springfield medical facility following a lingering illness of many
months. She was preceded in death by her husband Rodney. She is survived by seven
children: four daughters, Mrs. Helen Doran, Lakeside, Calif., Mrs. Eula Rousseau,
Bradleyville, Mrs. Clessie Nowlin, Potrero, Calif.., and Mattie Joyce Hefner, Kansas
City; three sons, Charles and Lewis, Oldfield and Robert, Chadwick. Other survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Laura Young and Mrs. Maggie Garrett, both of Springfield; one
brothers, Bernard Green, also of Springfield; 32 grandchildren and 34 great
grandchildren, Officiating at funeral service for Mrs. Guerin were Revs, James Applegate
and Robert James Applegate and Robert Agee. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under
the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Guerin, Lula (Kirby) Smith 22 Oct 1934 - 20 Oct 2004 CCR 3 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Landon & Mabel I. (Deboard) Kirby; married first John Smith;
married second Robert R. Guerin 13 Aug 1922 - 19 May 1989]
Lula Guerin, 69, Sparta, died Oct. 20, 2004 at Ozark Riverview Manor. The
daughter of Landon and Mabel Kirby, she was born Oct. 22, 1934 in Christian County.
She was a home maker and a member of the Oldfield Full Gospel Church. She was
preceded in death by her husbands, John Smith and Robert Guerin.
She is
survived by four sons, John Smith and William Smith, Oldfield, Jackie Smith, Bruner and
Harvey Smith, Sparta; four daughters, Deborah Parker, Oldfield, Sarah Smith, Noble,
Vallery Burkhart, Chadwick and Joyce Case, Shady Grove; two brothers, Arthur Kirby,
Marionville and Larry Kirby, Ava; two sisters, Jo Ann West, Springfield; Erma Grider,
Highlandville; 23 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She has been cremated.
Memorial services were held at 5 p.m. Monday at Full Gospel church in Oldfield with
Ben DeWitt officiating.
Guerin, Robert 13 Aug 1922 - 19 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: Son of Rodney M. & Jennie (Green) Guerin]
Robert Guerin, 66, of Oldfield, died at 2:20 p.m. May 19 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a short-illness. Graveside services for Mr. Guerin were held at
the Old Boston Cemetery May 20, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Guerin, Rodney M. 25 Dec 1889 - 1 Jan 1967 CCR 5 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married 2 Jan 1910 CCM Jennie E. Green 30 Sep 1889 - 6 May 1973]
Funeral services for Rodney M. Guerin, 77, of the Chadwick community were at
2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chadwick Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvis K. Applegate
and the Rev. Ivan Tatum officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Guerin, who had lived in the Chadwick
community 61 years, died at 10:45 p.m. Sunday in his home five and one half miles east
of Chadwick. He was a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife, Jennie; three sons, Robert, Oldfield and Charles and Lewis, both of Chadwick; four
daughters, Mrs. Helen Doran, Lakeside, Calif., Mrs. Eulah Rosseau, Oldfield, Mrs.

Clessie Nowlin, Potero, Calif., and Mrs. Smattie Joyce Hefner, Kansas City; 32
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Guimond, Bernadette (Coutu) Duffy 5 Mar 1889 - 31 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Maria Coutu; married ? Duffy; married ? Guimond]
Bernadette Guimond, 98, of Ozark, died Dec. 31 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, after a short illness. A funeral mass for Mrs. Guimond was held Monday at
St. Joseph the Worker Church, with Rev. Ed Eftink officiating. Burial was in the
Hopedale Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Guimond
was born in Canada to Charles and Maria Coutu. She was a homemaker, and a member of
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. She was a former resident of Rhode Island, and
had lived in Ozark for the last twelve years with her granddaughter and family, Debbie
and Jay Sherwood. Other survivors include two sons, Raymond Duffy, Tarpon Springs.,
Florida and Jerome (Jay) Duffy, Somers, Montana; one stepson, George Guimond; one
brother, Arthur Coutu of New Hampshire; three stepdaughters, Cecile Chabot, Alice
Gagnon, and Loretta Debaene, all of West Warwick, Rhode Island; seven grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
Gullett, Bert 1 Aug 1905 - 16 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996
[Note: Son of Daniel Frank and Nettie A. (Dipley) Gullett; married 18 Nov 1929 Velma
Irene Jenkins]
Bert Gullett, 90, Chadwick, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 1996 in
Cox Medical Center North, Springfield Mo. Bert was born August 1, 1905, the son of
Frank and Nettie Dipley Gullett. He was married to Velma Irene Jenkins, Nov. 18, 1929
in Chadwick, Mo. They have been married 66 years. Mr. Gullett retired with 25 years of
service as a supervisor for MFA. He later returned to the blacksmith trade, which he
continued until recently. He loved to hunt, fish and garden. He was a self-taught
craftsman and he enjoyed sharing his knowledge with others, especially his
grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brothers, Fred, and one
sister, Ida. Survivors include his wife, Irene, of the home; two sons, Joe and his wife
Karen, Bobby and his wife Sara; one daughter, June, and her husband Stanley Nakano, all
of Springfield, and Herman, Sparta; three sisters, Grace Hilton, Florida, Ada Bilyeu and
Sada Spradling, both of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial will
follow in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Gullett, Carolyn Kay 19 May 1955 - 24 Oct 1964
CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Herman Daniel & Lina (Jenkins) Gullett]
Carolyn Kay Gullett, nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gullett, of
the Chadwick community, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Springfield General Osteopathic
Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a brother, Donald, Springfield; and
four sisters, Mrs. Betty Maggard, Bruner, Mrs. Alma Maggard, Rt. 8, Springfield, Mrs.
Beulah Patterson, 2939 West Madison, Springfield, and Miss Sharon Sue Gullett of the
home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chadwick High School Auditorium.
The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.

Gullett, Daniel Allen 12 Mar 1953 - 15 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
[Note: Son of Joseph Daniel & Novella (Cagle) Gullett]
Daniel Allen Gullett was born in Springfield, on March 12, 1998, to Joseph
Daniel Gullett and Novella Cagle. Daniel died in his home in Springfield, and was found
on June 15, 1998. Daniel was of the Baptist Faith. Daniel was preceded in death by his
mother, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cagle and his parental grandfather, Mr.
Bert Gullett. Daniel is survived by his father Joseph of Springfield, two brothers Michael
Joe of Springfield, and Steven Dwayne of Marshfield, two sisters Vickie L . Hughes of
Walnut Grove and Teresa Roby of Springfield. His paternal grandmother Mrs. Velma
Irene Gullett of Chadwick. Daniel is also survived by many other relatives and friends
who will miss him very much. Funeral services were at the graveside at 2 p.m. Thursday,
June 18, at the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Gullett, Herman Daniel 4 Sep 1907 - 25 Feb 2002 CCH-N 6 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Daniel Frank & Nettie A. (Dipley) Gullett; married 5 Aug 1930 Lina
Jenkins]
Herman Daniel Gullett, age 94, of Sparta, died Feb. 25, 2002, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Sept. 4, 1907, in Chadwick, the son of
Frank and Nettie (Dipley) Gullett. On Aug. 5, 1930, he and Lina Jenkins were married.
Gullett worked for MFA in Springfield, and later for a sawmill in Chadwick. Following
retirement, he enjoyed woodworking and fishing whenever he could. Two daughters
preceded him in death, Carolyn Gullett and Alma Maggard. He was also preceded in
death by two brothers, Bert and Fred Gullett, and a sister, Ida Newberry. Survivors
include: His wife, Lina; four children, Betty Maggard, Ava, Bula Patterson and her
husband Bill, Springfield, Donald Gullett and his wife Mary, Bruner, and Sue DeWitt and
her husband Bob, Ozark; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; nine great-greatgrandchildren; a brother, George Gullett, Springfield; and three sisters, Grace Hilton,
Rock Port, Texas, Ada Bilyeu, Warrensburg, and Sadie Spradling, Ozark. Funeral
services were held Feb. 28 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben DeWitt
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
AND
Gullet, Herman Daniel 4 Sep 1907 - 25 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Frank & Nettie (Dipley) Gullet; married 5 Aug 1930 Lina Jenkins
Herman Daniel Gullet, age 94, of Sparta, passed away Monday, February 25,
2002 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born September 4, 1907
in Chadwick, the son of Frank and Nettie (Dipley) Gullet. On August 5, 1930 he and Lina
Jenkins were married. Mr. Gullet worked for MFA in Springfield, and later for a sawmill
in Chadwick. Following retirement he enjoyed woodworking and fishing whenever he
could. Two daughters preceded him in death, Carolyn Gullet and Alma Maggard. He was
also preceded in death by two brothers, Bert and Fred Gullet, and a sister, Ida Newberry.
Survivors include: His wife, Lina; four children, Betty Maggard, Ava, Bula Patterson and
her husband Bill, Springfield, Donald Gullet and his wife Mary, Bruner, and Sue DeWitt
and her husband Bob, Ozark; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; nine
great-great-grandchildren; a brother, George Gullet; Springfield; and three sisters, Grace

Hilton; Rock Port, Texas, Ada Bilyeu, Warrensburg, and Sadie Spradling, Ozark. Funeral
services were Thursday, February 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben
DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Gullett, Nettie A. (Dipley) 1882 - 25 Jan 1948 CCR 5 Feb 1948
[Note: Daughter of Charley Dipley; married 27 Feb 1902 Daniel Frank Gullet 14 Jul
1874 - 28 May 1937]
Nettie Gullett was born March 1, 1882, in Taney county, No., the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charley Dipley, and passed away at the home of her son, Herman Gullett, five
miles south of Chadwick on January 25, 1948, at the age of 65 years, 10 months and 25
days. She was married February 27, 1902, to Frank Gullett of Chadwick and to this union
were born four daughters and four sons. Her husband preceded her in death in 1937. She
is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ida Newberry of Chadwick, Mrs. Ada Bilyeu of
Springfield, Mrs. Sara Spradling of Galloway, and Mrs. Grace Hilton of California; four
sons, Herman Gullett of Chadwick, and Bert, George and Fred Gullett, all of Springfield;
one sister, Mrs. Media Holt of Chadwick; and one brother, John Dipley of Springfield.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. January 29, in the Chadwick Baptist church, the
Reverend J.M. Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home.
Gullett, Velma Irene (Jenkins) 24 Sep 1914 - 25 Aug 1999 CCH-N 1 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Hassey Fluella (Brown) Jenkins; married 29 Oct 1929 Bert
Gullett 1 Aug 1905 - 16 May 1996]
Velma Irene Gullett, 84, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 1999, in her
home in Chadwick, Missouri. Velma was born in McMinnville, Tennessee, on September
24, 1914, a daughter of Joseph and Hassey Fluella (Brown) Jenkins. On October 29,
1929, in Chadwick, Missouri, Velma was joined in marriage to Bert Gullett. She enjoyed
quilting, sewing, gardening, canning, and most of all her family and grandchildren.
Velma had moved from Tennessee and Oklahoma before settling in Missouri, her home
state. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, James and Gene Jenkins,
two sisters, Susie and Mammie Jenkins. Velma is survived by a daughter, Jesse June
Nakano and husband Stanley, Springfield, Missouri, two sons, Joseph Daniel Gullett and
wife Karen, and Bobby Eugene Gullett and wife Sara, all of Springfield, Missouri, four
sisters, Martha Walker and husband Noman, Chadwick, MO., Edna Royal, Springfield,
MO., Opal Burrough, State of Ohio, and Ester Moses and husband Johnny, State of
Hawaii. Services were held 10 A.M. Saturday, August 28, 1999, at Harris, A Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, MO with the Reverend Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial followed
the service at the Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, MO. No formal visitation was planned.
Gullion, E. Lucile (Wilkinson) Mading 6 Aug 1914 - 12 Jul 1998 CCH-N
E. Lucile Mading Gullion, age 83, of Blossom, Texas passed away on Sunday,
July 12, 1998. She was born on August 6, 1914 in Liberty, Missouri to Rev. A. T. and
Lelia Wilkinson. In her early years, she taught school on Indian reservations in one room
schoolhouses in Oklahoma. She later moved to Missouri and taught school until she came
to Springfield where she was employed by J. C. Penney Company and retired after 20
years of service. A member of the Baptist faith, she was an inspiration to her family and

all who crossed her path. After moving to Blossom, Texas, she became a member of the
United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School to the “Old Folks” Class. She
served as Vice President and Secretary to the UMW and also was a member of the Paris,
Texas Order of the Eastern Start, Chapter 5. She was preceded in death by an infant
daughter, two brothers, Dwight and Carroll Wilkinson, her parents and the father of her
children, Ward A. Mading, Sr. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother
and great grandmother. She not only was loved and appreciated by her family, but a host
of friends. Survivors include her husband [NOTE - INCOMPLETE end of obit not on
this copy]
Gunn, Floe Audrey (Harris) 12 Jul 1906 - 11 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: Daughter of John William & Martha Audrey (Davis) Harris; married Lloyd R.
Gunn]
Floe Audrey Gunn, 82, of Ozark died May 11 at Springfield Community Hospital
following a short illness. Services for Mrs. Gunn were held May 15 in the Adams Funeral
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Curtis March officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery. Mrs. Gunn was born July 12, 1906 in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of John
William and Martha Audrey (Davis) Harris. She moved to Ozark from California, and
was a longtime resident here. Mrs. Gunn was a homemaker and a member of First and
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She was also a member of the Ozark Chapter
#98 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Gunn was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd
R. Gunn. Surviving are one brother, Earl Harris and his family of Fresno, California; a
niece, Karen Campbell, Ventura, California; a nephew, John Harris, Ventura; and other
nieces and nephews. Memorial donations are suggested to First and Calvary Presbyterian
Church, Springfield.
Gunn, Joe 16 Feb 1884 - 16 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: married 27 Jul 1942 Anna Mae 23 Apr 1894 - 15 Nov 1986 whose previous
husband was a Perkins]
Joe Gunn, 85, of Nixa, who died Sunday night in Springfield Baptist Hospital,
won unwanted fame in 1932 when he was forced to guide the notorious Clyde Barrow
and Bonnie Parker out of a trap, and nearly met death in a hail of bullets. A native of
Kentucky, Mr. Gunn moved to Stone County and settled in Cape Fair in 1910. He
operated a blacksmith shop in Reeds Spring for many years before retiring in Christian
County. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife, Anna of Nixa;
seven step-daughters, Mrs. Florence Stogner, Nixa, Mrs. Effie Bartz, East Bend, Wis.,
Mrs. Dolly Garrison, Carthage, Mrs. Elvena Culey, Kansas City, Mrs. Mildred Owens,
Bruner, Mrs. Tina Mae Grueher, Crocker, and Mrs. Dovie Lee Starnes, Sparta; Also
surviving are three step-sons, Tommy Perkins, Stayton, Ore., Dorrell Perkins, Willows,
Calif. and Loren Arnold, Republic; 56 step-grandchildren, several step great
grandchildren and step great, great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Bruner
Cemetery.
Gunn, Lloyd Raymond 10 Jan 1895 - 10 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Flo 12 Jul 1906 - 11 May 1989]

OZARK - Lloyd Raymond Gunn, 86, Route 1, Ozark, died at his home at 7 a.m.
Saturday after a short illness. A longtime Christian county resident, Mr. Gunn was a
World War I veteran and an elder of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in
Springfield. A retired Selective Service System employee, he was a member of the
American Legion Post at Nixa, a member of Friend Lodge 352 and a past patron of Ozark
Chapter 98 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife, Flo. Services for Lloyd
Raymond Gunn, 80, Route 1, Ozark, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in First and Calvary
Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Curtis March officiating. Burial was in National
Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Gunnett, Doris Jean (Bohm) Finder 21 Sep 1930 - 18 Oct 2003 SN-L 19 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Olive Bohm; married 20 Nov 1949 Howard George Gunnett
18 Jan 1924 - 25 Mar 2005]
Doris Jean (Bohm) Gunnett, 73, Billings, died at 1:13 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18,
2003, in Cox South, Springfield. She was born September 21, 1930, in Billings, Mo., the
daughter of Fred and Olive Bohm. She was united in marriage to Howard Gunnett on
Nov. 20, 1949. Mrs. Gunnett was a lifelong active member of the Christian Church,
Disciples of Christ, and was an elder at First Christian Church, Clever, Mo. She was
preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Harold Bohm. She is survived by her
husband of 54 years, Howard Gunnett, Billings; a stepson, Monroe (Buck) Gunnett and
his wife, Linda, Vilonia, Ark.; a daughter, Vicky Ragan and her husband, Bill, Billings,
Mo.; three sons, John Gunnett and his wife, Beth, Carl Junction, Mo., Bobby Gunnett and
his wife, Deanna, Billings, Mo., and Mike Finder and his wife, Cindy, Owasso, Okla.;
sixteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003, in Clever First Christian Church, with Dr. Joey Pulleyking
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in
Smart Cemetery, Clever. The Billings chapel will be open Monday with visitation from 6
to 8 p.m.
AND
Gunnett, Doris Jean (Bohm) Finder 21 Sep 1930 - 18 Oct 2003 CCH-N 29 Oct 2003
Doris Jean (Bohm) Gunnett, 73, Billings, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2003 in Cox
South, Springfield. She was born Sept. 21, 1930 in Billings, the daughter of Fred and
Olive Bohm. She was united in marriage to Howard Gunnett on Nov. 20, 1949. Mrs.
Gunnett was a lifelong member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and was an
elder at First Christian Church, Clever. She was a member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR), and was active in the research and family activities of the
Isaac Garrison family. She was a bookkeeper, working for several years at a local
construction company. She was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Harold
Bohm. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Howard Gunnett, Billings; a step-son,
Monroe (Buck) Gunnett and his wife, Linda, Ark.; a daughter Vickie Ragan and husband
Bill, Billings; three sons John Gunnett and wife Beth, Carl Junction; Bobby Gunnett and
wife Deanna, Billings, and Mike Finder and wife Cindy, Oklahoma; 16 grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 21 at the Clever First Christian
Church with Dr. Joey Pulleyking officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Homes, Billings. Burial followed in Smart Cemetery, Clever.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003

Gunnett, Howard George 18 Jan 1924 - 25 Mar 2005 SN-L 27 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of George & Euni (Sexton) Gunnett; married 20 Nov 1949 Doris Jean Bohm
21 Sep 1930 - 18 Oct 2003]
Howard George Gunnett, 81, Billings, died March 25, 2005, in his home. He was
born January 18, 1924, in Corning, Ark., the son of George and Euni (Sexton) Gunnett.
He was united in marriage to Doris Bohm on November 20, 1949. Mr. Gunnett was an
active member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and served as a Deacon and
Elder at First Christian Church, Clever, Mo. He was retired from the Missouri
Department of Transportation, where he worked in the Highway Maintenance Shop, in
Clever, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Gunnett; his parents; a brother;
and a sister. He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Vicky and Bill Ragan,
Billings; four sons and their wives, Monroe H. "Buck" and Linda Gunnett, Vilonia, Ark.,
John and Beth Gunnett, Carl Junction, Bobby and Deanna Gunnett, Billings, and Mike
and Cindy Finder, Owasso, Okla.; 16 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two
brothers, Carl and Charles, St. Louis; and three sisters, Helen Leadbetter, St. Louis, Jane
Britton and Charlene Williams, Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday,
March 28, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Juli Nelson officiating.
Burial will follow in Smart Cemetery, Billings. The Billings chapel will be open Sunday
from 4 to 6 p.m. for visitation. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be
made to the Clever First Christian Church or Smart Cemetery.
Gustafson, John A. 1888 - 11 Feb 1965 CCR 18 Feb 1965 p1
John A. Gustafson, 76, a native of Orneo, Sweden, died Thursday morning in the
Veterans Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. Gustafson came to the United States in 1907,
settling first in Minnesota. From there, he moved to Ozark in 1957. A retired baker, he
was a veteran of World War I and belonged to American Legion Post No. 434 of Nixa
and the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Sarah E. “Sally”; two daughters,
Mrs. Maxine Skow, Mancato, Minn. and Mrs. Marian DeVore, Batavia, Iowa; three sons,
Homer, Peoria, Ill., Robert, Grand Rapids, Minn., and John of the home; and nine
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark.
The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated, and burial was in National Cemetery in Springfield.
Guthrie, Carla Janelle 15 Mar 1958 - 21 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990 & OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: Daughter of Col. Jack & Sharon (Inman) Guthrie]
Carla Janelle Guthrie, 32, Aurora, Colo. died March 21, 1990; in Humana
Hospital. She was born March 15, 1958, in Danville, Ill. Survivors include two sons,
Justin and Bryan Guthrie, both of Aurora, Colo.; parents Col. Jack and Sharon Guthrie,
San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Robin Guthrie, Arvada, Colo., and Valerie Kaufman,
Arlington, Texas; a grandmother, Mrs. Charles Guthrie, Danville, Ill.; and grandparents
Mr. and Mrs. K.W. Inman. Funeral services were held March 23 at St. Michael The Arc
Angel. Donations can be made to Guthrie Children Educational Trust Fund, c/o AuroraChase Mortuary, 1095 Havana, Aurora, Colo., 80010.
Guthrie, Delores I. (Sutter) 9 May 1932 - 28 Feb 1995 CCH-N 8 Mar 1995
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Dora Sutter; married 1950 G. Max Guthrie

Delores I. Guthrie, 62, Ozark, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born May 9, 1932, in Sawyer, N.D., the daughter of Jacob and
Dora Sutter. In 1950 she was united in marriage with G. Max Guthrie. She attended
Ozark Assembly of God Church and was a St. John's Hospital volunteer. Survivors
include her husband, G. Max Guthrie; seven children and their spouses, Kristine and Dale
Layton, Battlefield, Theressa and Donald Weter, Germany, Ronald Guthrie, Springfield,
Diane and Keith Gimlin and Robert and Denise Guthrie, all of Ozark, Susan Marler,
Wichita, and Steven and Sue Guthrie, Minneapolis, Minn.; ten grandchildren, Scott and
Wade Lytle, Joshua, Nicholas and Luke Weter, Amy and Lacey Gimlin, Christopher and
Chrystal Guthrie, and Michael Marler; a great-grandson, Zachary Lytle; a brother,
Wesley Sutter, and his wife Ruby, Lakewood, Calif.; and a sister, Lucille Cowell, Carson,
Calif. Funeral services were Saturday in Ozark Assembly of God Church with Rev.
Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home.
Guthrie, William Efton 1881 - Sept 1959 CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10
Funeral services for William Efton Guthrie, 78, who died Sept. 24 at his home
near Clever, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. John
Philiber officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A native of Stone County, he was a farmer and lifelong resident of the
Clever community. He was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Guthrie; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Garoutte of Clever, Mrs.
Bertha Mitchell of Springfield and Mrs. Edith Estes of Billings.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 24, 1959 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Gutirrez, Oran Jay 2 Nov 1970 - 9 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of William A & Linda (Sackett) Gutirrez]
Oran Jay Gutirrez, 17, of Ozark, died at 12:05 p.m. Saturday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident
July 6 in Springfield. Services for Mr. Gutirrez were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Jr., officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Oran was a student at Ozark High School, and would have been a senior in the fall. An
employee of Z -Tech Corporation in Springfield, he had resided in the Ozark area for the
past three years, moving here from San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by
his father, William A. Gutirrez, in 1981, and by his mother, Linda Gutirrez, in 1986. His
survivors include an aunt and uncle, Don and Donna McGuirt, Ozark, with whom he was
residing; a brother, Bill, San Diego, California; two sisters, Joan Gutirrez, Casper,
Wyoming, and Stephanie Gutirrez, San Diego, California; his maternal grandparents, Jay
and Betty Sackett, Spokane; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Angie Moore, Denver,
Colorado; and several other aunts and uncles.
Gwaltney, James Phillip 22 Jun 1941 - 3 Oct 2002
James Phillip Gwaltney, 61, Clever, died early Thursday, October 3, 2002 in his
home. He was born June 22, 1941 in Los Angeles, CA to Orville Blaine and Elva Ileen
(McConnell) Gwaltney. He was owner and operator of the Midwest Auth Salvage in

Clever for the past 15 years. James married Teresa Smith, May 7, 1993 and they made
their home in Clever. James lived life to the fullest. He loved his family and his Harley.
His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Teresa, and their children,
Lauren Stenlake, Sean Stenlake, Kyle Stenlake, and Caitlin Stenlake, his three sons,
James and Christopher Gwaltney and Brien Sanders; five grandchildren, Justin and
Joshua Gwaltney and Haleigh, Tristan and Kylea Sanders; a sister, Annette Singer; and
many other special relatives and friends. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday,
October 11, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Private burial will be in McConnell
Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, October 7, 2002.
Gwin, Irene (Bishop) Dagley 1908 - Nov 1965 CCR 25 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Matthew E. & Sarah C. (Harper) Bishop]
Mrs. Irene Bishop Gwin, a former Ozark resident, died recently at Tulsa, Okla,
where she had lived the last several years. Burial was in Rosehill Mausoleum at Tulsa.
Survivors include a son, Carl Dagley; three sisters, Katherin Birran, Pearl Tinsley and
Eileen Hughes; and two brothers, C. L. Bishop and C. E. Bishop. He was a member of
the Ozark Baptist Church and Eastern Star and White Shrine at Tulsa.
Gyber, Zelpha (Payne) 5 Oct 1918 - 19 Sep 2003 SN-L 21 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Manser & Mary (Gillum) Payne; married 10 May 1944 Harold D.
Gyber]
Zelpha Mae Gyber, 84, of Nixa, passed away Sept. 19, 2003, in her home
surrounded by her family after a long illness. Zelpha was born on Oct. 5, 1918, to Manser
Payne and Mary Gillum, one of eight children. She graduated from Conway High School
in 1935. During World War II, Zelpha was employed at O'Reilly General Hospital in
Springfield, Mo. It was there she met Staff Sergeant Harold D. Gyber. They were married
on May 10, 1944, and made Springfield their home. To this union one child was born,
Carl Gyber Yates. Zelpha was a homemaker and enjoyed many years with her family.
She loved to fish, and for several years she and Harold spent every weekend fishing at
their cabin on Bull Shoals Lake. After Harold retired in 1976, they moved to Fort Myers,
Fla., where they enjoyed many happy retirement years fishing and making new friends.
They returned to Nixa to the home of their daughter in June of 2001, when Zelpha began
needing total care. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be
remembered for her sweet and loving nature and selfless devotion to her family. Even
during her last few months when it was difficult for her to speak, her wit and humor did
not falter. A special thanks to Dr. Stanley Hayes and his nurse, Betty Embrey for their
care and friendship the past twenty-five years and the excellent care and compassion they
showed Zelpha these last two years. A special thanks also to the St. John's Home Health
Care team, Zelpha's nurse, Larry, and especially her care attendant, Delores, who gave
her special attention and such gentle care. Zelpha was preceded in death by her parents,
Manser and Mary Payne; three brothers, Jack Payne, Bud Payne and Jimmy Payne; and
two sisters, Ruth Simmons and Marie Harris Kennamer. She is survived by her husband
of 59 years, Harold Gyber; one daughter, Carol Yates and her husband, Steve; four
grandchildren, Bryan Yates of Key West, Fla., Brent Yates, Springfield, Kirsten Yates,
Springfield, and Bethany Yates, Nixa; one great-grandchild, Ashlynn Yates of Nixa; one
sister, Mildred Gustin, Springfield; two special nephews, Phil Gustin, Springfield, and

Terry Gustin, Tulsa, Okla.; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will
be Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, from 7 to 8 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 10 a.m. in Maple Park Cemetery
with the Reverend Hosea Bilyeu officiating.

Haacker, William F. 1859 - 17 Feb 1952 CCR 21 Feb 1952
[Note: married Fredricke Strohfield 30 Aug 1855 - 20 Apr 1934]
Funeral services for William F. Haacker, 92, who passed away Saturday morning
in the home of a son, Charles Haacker on route 1, Aurora. Services were held Monday
afternoon in the Bradford-Surridge chapel in Marionville. Burial was made in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Cemetery near Billings under direction of Bradford-Surridge Funeral Home.
Born in Mechlenburg, Germany, Mr. Haacker settled in Billings in 1881. Survivors
include three sons, William Haacker Jr., of near Aurora, John Haacker of Flint, MI, and
Charles; three daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Rodgers and Mrs. Katherine Edgar, both of
Marionville and Mrs. Minnie Norris of Billings; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren
and five great-great-grandchildren.
Haake, Scott James 18 Nov 1961 -17 Oct 1998 CCH-N 28 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of Howard H & Clariese K. Haake]
Scott James Haake, age 36, of Springfield, died Saturday, October 17, in his
home. He was born November 18, 1961 in Centralia, Illinois, and attended school there
until 1976. Scott was a 1979 graduate of Ozark High School. He returned to Centralia
and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1988, serving until 1992. He was stationed aboard the
USS Valley Forge (CG 50) and served in Desert Storm. Scott was employed by Bass Pro
Shops Sportsman's Park in Springfield. Survivors include: his mother and stepfather,
Clariese K. and Willis L. Replogle, Branson; his father, Howard H. Haake, Hoffman,
Illinois; and two uncles, Bill Needham, Sesser, Illinois; and Dennis Haake, Hoffman,
Illinois. A visitation was held Tuesday, October 20, in Scott's home. Cremation was
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Cancer
Society, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Haas, Joan B. 17 Jun 1927 - 28 Jan 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: married B. Dale Haas]
Joan B. Haas, 62, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 1990, after a long illness. Born June 17,
1927, in Sparta, she was graduated from Sparta High School and moved to Lafayette in
1946. She was married there to B. Dale Haas in 1947, who survives her. Also surviving
are a daughter, Bonnie Ramsey, of Bluffton, and a sister, Christine Pickering, of
Rogersville, two grandsons, Nathan and Bren Ramey, and a niece, Mary Martha Hagale.
Funeral arrangements were made through Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel and she was
buried at Interment Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.
Haas, Susie Marie (Jamis) 8 Jun 1903 – 1 Aug 1996 CCH-N 7 Aug 1996
Susie Marie Haas, 93, Kimberling City, went to be with her Lord at 9:50 p.m.
Thursday, August 1, 1996 in Meadow Brook Manor Nursing Home, Kimberling City.
Susie was born June 8, 1903, in Dickinson County, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and
Samantha Chapman Jamis. She was married for over 61 years to George Henry Haas,
who preceded her in death. In her leisure time she enjoyed crocheting and her garden.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, three brothers and five sisters,
two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters and their
husbands, Adda and Garland Alms, Walnut Shade, Clara and John House, Reeds Spring,

Georgetta and Johnny Walder, Ponce De Leon, 14 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren,
and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all of her family and friends.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial followed in the Martin Cemetery.
Haase, John L.
1896 - 25 Oct 1965 CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
John L. Haase, 69, of the Jolly community near Pierce City, died at 5:45 a.m.
Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield after a year-long illness. A lifelong
resident of McDonald and Newton Counties, he was a retired farmer , a veteran of World
War I, a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Piece City
and a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church, west of Pierce City. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Jewell Maples, Stark City; four sons, Tommy, Mt. Vernon, Kenneth,
Ozark, and Donald and Marvin, both of Sacramento, Calif.,; a sister, Mrs. Rose
Crawford, Wayne; three brothers, Tom, Route 1, Pierce City, Sam, Wentworth, and
Walter, address unknown; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Jolly Church, southwest of Pierce City. Burial was in the church cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hackard, Dorothy Evelyn (Hawkins) 7 Feb 1911 - 16 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Stella (Petty) Hawkins; married Gerald Hackard]
Dorothy Evelyn Hackard, 79, Sparta, died at 1:37 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, 1990 in
Springfield Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 7, 1911 in Keokuk, Iowa, to Joseph
Hawkins and Stella Petty. She lived in Iowa with her husband Gerald Hackard until his
retirement when they moved to Sparta. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Sparta. She is survived by a son, Roger, and his wife, Janet, Sparta; a sister, Mary Beth
Gibson, Iowa; three grandchildren, Marsha Unsell, Clinton, Annette Hackard,
Springfield, and Shadd Hackard, Sparta; and two great-grandchildren, both of Clinton.
Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Lupton
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Hackard, Shad 1973 - 11 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
Shad Hackard, 18, Sparta, died at 9:13 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1991 from
injuries sustained in a four-wheel ATV accident.
He was a 1991 graduate of Sparta
High School and was employed by Specialized Metal Services. He attended Grace
Baptist Church, Ozark. He is survived by his parents, Roger and Janet Hackard, of the
home; two sisters, Annette Hackard, Springfield and Marsha Unsell and her husband,
Larry, Clinton; a nephew, Christopher Unsell; a niece, Brandy Unsell; maternal
grandparents, Clarence and Ruth Flemming, St. Charles; a great-grandmother, Gladys
Flemming Riley, Kincaid, Ill,; and an uncle, Robert Flemming and his wife Sue and their
two children, St. Charles. Funeral services were held Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark, with Gary Long officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial
contributions will be used by Mike Ramsey, vo-ag instructor at Sparta High School to
purchase equipment for the shop
Hacker, James Harlen “Pete”
28 Jul 1914 - 10 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of Bert & Teresa (Givens) Hacker]

SN-L 11 Dec 2004

James Harlen (Pete) Hacker, 80, of Rogersville, passed away Dec. 10, 2004, at
Marshfield Care Center. Pete was born on July 28, 1914, in Rogersville, to Bert and
Teresa Givens Hacker. He retired after 35 years from Fruehauf Trailer Co. in Springfield.
Pete was a 50year member of Henderson Masonic Lodge and a member of the Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine in Springfield. He attended the Elm Grove Methodist Church in
Rogersville. Pete and his late wife Marie were members of the St. Johns Auxiliary for
several years. He was one of the first to enjoy the new Rogersville Area Senior Center.
Pete was some of the monthly entertainment; playing his guitar and singing was his
greatest pleasure and pastime. He is survived by a daughter, Betty Pigg and husband
Byron of Rogersville; two sisters, Georgie Kissee of Rogersville, and Gladys Shaw of
Topeka, Kan.; one brother, Therwood "Red" Hacker of Springfield; five grandchildren,
Kent Hacker and wife Terry of Marshfield, Jeff Pigg and wife Vicki of High Springs,
Fla., Stacey Martin and husband Gary of Rueter, Mo., Craig and Carrie Hacker of Texas;
seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pete was preceded in death
by his wife of 57 years, Marie; one son, Bill Hacker; three brothers and two sisters; and a
special friend, Mary Uchtman. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at the
Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will be in the White Oak Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made
to the Rogersville Area Senior Center or Community Hospices of America, 1465 E.
Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804.
Hacking, Alice Reva 21 Oct 1912 - 5 Mar 2002 gwobit
Alice Reva Hacking, 89, Ash Grove, died at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in
Ash Grove Health Center. She was born October 21, 1912 in Billings to Guy and Bessie
May (Baker) Hacking. Alice was a former garment factory supervisor. She was a member
of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, three sisters,
and a great-nephew. She is survived by a niece and her husband, Karen and Braxton
Gray, Webb City, Mo.; a great-nephew, Blaine McKee, Republic; and a great-niece,
Stormy McKee, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002,
in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The
chapel will be open noon today for friends to call. Memorials may be made to the Ash
Grove Health Center, in care of the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, March 6,
2002.
Hackney, Bertha Ellen (Bellinger) 31 Aug 1925 – 18 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
Bertha Ellen Hackney, 66, Ozark, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1992 in Riverview
Manor. She was born Aug. 31, 1925 in Cash, Ark., and was the daughter of Walter and
Victoria Bellinger. She was united in marriage to Harold David Hackney July 3, 1942 in
Pine Bluff, Ark. They lived in Oregon and California for 22 years before moving to
Missouri in 1971. They have resided in Ozark for 14 years. Survivors include her
husband, Harold David Hackney; two daughters, Cindy Stephenson and her husband,
Marshall, Leavenworth, Kan., and Jewell Reichlein and her husband, Richard, Kansas
City, Kan.; two sons, Roger David Hackney and his wife, Cathy, Sacramento, Calif., and
James Daniel Hackney and his wife, Deby, Eugene, Ore.; a sister, Thelma Roten, Clinton,
Ark.; and three brothers, Jim Bellinger, Clinton, Leslie Bellinger, Coos Bay, Ore., and
Coleman Bellinger, Demming, N. M.; 11 grandchildren; and a special niece, Shirley

Chalk and her husband, L.C., Clinton, Ark. Services were Tuesday in Roller McNutt
Funeral Home, Clinton, Ark. Burial was in Rocky Hill Cemetery, Dennard, Ark.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Haddow, Russell James 1944 - 24 Aug 1990 NN-E 30 Aug 1990
[Note: married Lin Theno]
Russell James Haddow, 46, Spokane, died Friday, Aug. 24, 1990, from injuries
sustained during a home burglary. He loved life, his family, friends and his cows.
Survivors include his wife, Lin; a son, Troy; two brothers, Jack and Bob, both of Canada;
his wife's parents, Doug and Margie Theno; many friends and business partners. He was
preceded in death by a son, Clay, who died Aug. 26, 1989. A memorial service was held
Monday evening at the Spokane High School Baseball Field. The family requests no
flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Haddow Scholarship in care of
Spokane School, Spokane, Mo., 65754. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Haden, Dorothy M. (Brown) 27 May 1913 - 9 Nov 2004 SN-L 11 Nov 2004
Dorothy M. (Brown) Haden, 91, Republic, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 9, 2004, at Sonshine Manor, Republic. She was born May 27, 1913, in Republic,
Mo., to Samuel R. and Elsie E. (Butler) Brown. She was united in marriage to William
"Jack" Haden on June 15, 1936. They lived and raised their children in Republic. She was
a former employee of the Crane Manufacturing Co. She was preceded in death by her
husband; a son, Sheridan Leon "Buck" Haden; her parents; siblings, Sheridan Brown,
Lestle Brown, Pauline Woods and Ola Woods; and a son-in-law, Richard L. Blanche. She
is survived by a son, Tobie Haden and wife Carolyn, Republic; two daughters, Mary
"Pat" Blanche, Republic, and Jackie Wampler and husband Ron, Ozark; eight
grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev.
Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. The
chapel will be open at noon today with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Haden, Elsie Lee (Jenkins) 2 Jul 1916 - 7 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
Elsie Lee Haden, 81, Graveside services for Elsie Lee Haden of Ozark , was held
at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 1998 at the Ava Cemetery, under the direction of
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of Ava. The Rev. Tom Johnson officiated. A resident of
Ozark for seven years, moving from Springfield. Mrs. Haden, died at 5 a.m. April 7,
1998, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was a retired school teacher, having
taught for 40 years. She was a member of First General Baptist Church of Ava. Born July
2, 1916, in Goodhope, Mo., she was the daughter of Tom and Mertie McKnight Jenkins.
She married Orlaff P Haden on Aug. 8, 1937, in Douglas County. Mr. Haden preceded
her in death. Surviving are one son, Orlaff Dale Haden and wife, Ozark; three
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 1 to 1:45 p.m.
Thursday at the funeral home.
Haden, Frances L. “Luin” 2 Dec 1892 - Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7

[Note: married Clara]
AVA - Services for F. L. “Luin” Haden, 83, a lifelong resident of Smallett and
Mount Tabor, in this area, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Clinkingbeard Chapel here with
the Revs. Tom Johnson and Lawrence Applegate officiating. Burial was in Springcreek
Cemetery, Mr. Haden died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday in his home after a long illness.
Survivors include his wife, Clara; five daughters, Mrs. Modena Cox, Mrs. Lenore Burton,
Mrs. Freeda Richards, Mrs. Mary Cox and Mrs. Mary Jenkins, all of Ava;’ three sons,
George of Olympia, Wash., Jim of Sparta and Jack of Ava; a brother, Blake of Ava; 12
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Hadley, Annie 1 Aug 1898 - 4 Nov 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Annie Hadley, 81, Aurora, mother of Joe Dean Hadley, Billings,
were held Wednesday in Aurora with burial in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mrs.
Hadley died Sunday in her home after a long illness.
Hadsell, Reva Caroline (Maupin) 8 Apr 1923 - 16 Aug 2000 CCH-N 23 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of George D. & Margaret (Philbeck) Maupin; married 7 Dec 1941 Neal
Hadsall]
Reva Caroline Hadsell, 77, Nixa, formerly of Hugoton, Kansas, passed away at
4:53 AM Wednesday, August 16, 2000, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.
She was born April 8, 1923 in rural Steven's County, Kansas to George D. and Margaret
Philbeck Maupin. She graduated from Liberal High School in 1941 and on December 7,
1941 she and Neal Hadsell were married in Guymon, Oklahoma. She assisted her
husband in their family business, Hadsell Electric Company, as office manager and
bookkeeper for twenty-seven years, retiring in April of 1980. She and her husband moved
to Nixa in 1990. Mrs. Hadsell was a member of First Baptist Church in Nixa and a former
member of First Baptist Church in Hugoton, Kansas, where she was very active, serving
as church hostess for many years. Reva loved cooking for her family and friends. She
was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of
58 years, Neal; one daughter, Judy and her husband Lynn Miller, of Nixa; two grandsons,
Tim Miller and her wife, Rebecca of Manassas, Virginia; and Chris Miller and his wife,
Shelley of Belleville, Illinois; three great-grandsons, Zachary Blaise, Zachary Miller and
Mason Miller; one great-granddaughter, Jordan Miller; two brothers, Vernon Maupin and
his wife, Martha Lee of Ulysses, Kansas; and Tom Maupin of Liberal, Kansas; and a
wonderful family friend, Betty Lou Stewart of Carmen, Oklahoma. She was preceded in
death by her parents, two sons, Gary Hadsell and his wife Marilyn and their two sons,
Kim and Matt; arid Terry Hadsell; and three brothers, Bob, Doug and Kelly Maupin.
Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 21, 2000 in the First Baptist Church of
Hugoton, Kansas, with the Reverend Robert Bailey officiating. Burial was in Hugoton
Cemetery. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa..
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of the
donor's choice.
Haefling, Howard W. 8 Jan 1919 - 23 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
Howard W. Haefling, 70, of Ozark, died at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, in his home
following a long illness. Services for Mr. Haefling will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday,

Jan. 26) in the Smyrna Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial, under
the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, will be in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation was
held from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark.
Hagemeier, Oscar Clarence 16 Dec 1891 - 12 Feb 1955 CCR 17 Feb 1955 p4
Funeral services for Oscar C. Hagemeier, 64, who died at 9 a.m. Sunday at his
home northeast of Ozark, Route 2, Rogersville, were held Tuesday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Nebraska, Mr. Hagemeier came
to the Ozark community from Colorado about 15 years ago. He was a member of the
Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Bower Hagemeier; one
brother, Leonard Hagemeier of Sterling, Colo., one sister, Ella Bensin, also of Sterling;
several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
[Note: page 6, 23 Feb 1955 Christian County Republican contains large ad on farm
dispersal auction of the Hagemeier farm, described as “one of the best farms ever sold at
auction in Christian County]
Hagen, Jason D. 24 Dec 1986 - 7 Aug 2005 SN-L 9 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of David Hagen & Julie (McKern) Hagen]
Jason D. Hagen, age 18, of Oakland, Iowa, formerly of Ozark, Mo., passed away
August 7, 2005, between Carson and Oakland, Iowa, in a car accident. He was born in
Council Bluffs, Iowa, to David Hagen and Julie (McKern) Hagen on December 24, 1986.
He was a 2005 graduate of Riverside High School and was Head Cashier at Menards for
the past three years. He is survived by his mother, Julie Hagen and stepfather, Van
Sargent of Oakland, Iowa; father, David Hagen and wife, Mary, of Bolivar, Mo.; stepsister, Erin Wyrick of Camdenton, Mo.; grandparents, Robert and Janet McKern, Sr., and
Richard and Ruth Hagen, all of Council Bluffs, Iowa; aunts and uncles: Robin and Mike
Shover; Kip and Kerin Bristow; Teresa McKern; Robert and Sheila McKern, Jr.; Ken and
Patricia Martin; John and Pamela Hagen; Jeff "Bones" and Liz Thompson; Charles and
Janice Hagen; Mark and Alicia Hagen; Kathryn Hagen; and Blaine and Margaret Carbis;
many cousins; special friend, Charlie Pierce; and step-grand- parents, Barbara Sargent
and Doug Thompson, both of Wiggins, Colo. Funeral services will be on Thursday,
August 11, at 11 a.m. in the Cutler-O'Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home, Council
Bluffs, Iowa, with Rev. Marvin Arnpriester officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30
p.m. Wednesday, at the Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Jason's family.
Hagen, Theodore S. 13 Oct 1906 - 10 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married Rosetta]
Theodore S. Hagen, 82, formerly of Nixa, died March 10 at Cox Medical Center,
South, following a lengthy illness. Surviving are his wife, Rosetta, Republic; sons, David,
of the state of Minnesota, and Edgar Lee of Phoenix, Arizona; daughters Rosemary Ford,
Springfield, Nancy Beers, Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, and Judith Moran, Las Vegas,
Nevada; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother, Oscar, Long Beach,
California; a sister, Esther, of Eugene, Oregon; a stepbrother, Donald Ostling,
Ontonagon, Michigan; and two stepsisters, Astrid Swanson, Mesa, Arizona and Dorothy
Klovstad, of North Carolina.

Hager, Doris (Noblett) 6 Oct 1923 - 25 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Earl & Delta M. Noblett]
Mrs. Doris Noblett Hager, 44, Waynesville, formerly of Billings, died at 5:30
p.m. Thursday in Fort Leonard Wood General Hospital. A member of Billings Christian
Church, Mrs. Hager is survived by her husband, Walter A.; her mother, Mrs. Earl
Noblett, Billings; and a brother Gibson E. Noblett, Slidell, La. Funeral services were at
3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Robert Shank
officiating. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Hager, William J. “Bill” 1907 - 26 Oct 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p1
William J. Hager, 60, died at 10 p.m. Thursday in Pasadena, Calif. according to a
funeral home spokesman. A native of Chicago, Mr. Hager spent his entire life there and
in the Los Angeles area. The veteran of World War II is survived by his widow, Mrs.
Wanda Hager of Route 1, Ozark; four sons, William , Jr., Robert, David and Stephen, all
of Route 1, Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Okabe, of Route 1,; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel
Olsen, Mrs. Eleanor Nielwood, and Mrs. Ellen Murphy,. all of Chicago; Mrs. Evelyn
Williams of St. Petersburg, Fla. and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tarr of Chicago.
Graveside services were at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in National Cemetery at Springfield
with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Hagerman, Delmar Paul 1918 - 27 Feb 2007 SN-L 1 Mar 2007 & SN-L 4 Mar 2007
[Note: married 3 Dec 1939 Dorothy Thompson]
Delmar Paul Hagerman, 88, of Springfield, Mo., passed away February 27, 2007,
at 5:30 a.m. in Primrose Place Health Care Center. He was born and raised in Springfield,
and attended Central High School. He participated in the Civil Conservation Commission
from 1934 to 37. He was employed with the Frisco/Burlington Northern Railroad from
1940 to 1981. His work with the railroad transferred him and his family to Memphis,
Tenn., and he returned to Springfield, Mo., upon his retirement in 1981. He was joined in
marriage to Dorothy Thompson on December 3, 1938, in the Ozark, Mo. Courthouse.
Delmar spent his spare time in charitable work with the National Association of Retired
Veteran Railroad Employees, Mason and Arch Masonic Lodge # 422, and the Railway
Clerks Labor Union. He also enjoyed square dancing, gardening, and participating with
the Christian Men's Club. He is preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Ottie
Hagerman; one sister, Lilian Hagerman, a son-in-law, Guy Junior Killingsworth; and one
great-grandchild, Nathaniel Killingsworth. Surviving his death is his wife, Dorothy
Thompson Hagerman; four children, Marilyn Bell, Delma Killingsworth, Jerry
Hagerman, and wife, Sondra, and William Hagerman, and wife Catherine; eight
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Marcella
Wickliffe, and husband, Eugene; and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends. The
family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care of Community Hospice
and Primrose Place Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 3,
at 1 p.m. in the Greenlawn Funeral Home, North, Springfield, with burial to follow in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Military Order of

the Purple Heart, Chapter #621, in the care of Jimmy Young, 525 N. Farm Road 205,
Springfield, MO 65802.
Hagerty, Henry H. 2 Apr 1868 - 21 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of Henry & Elizabeth (Carothers) Hagerty; married 1889 Amina Jones;
married 1927 Octa Velma Givens]
Henry H. Hagerty, 81, died Saturday, Jan 21, at the Haguewood hospital in Ozark
following a lingering illness. He was born in Adams county, Ohio in 1868. In 1889 he
married Amina Jones, who died in 1920. To this union were born six children. He came
to Missouri in 1925, locating on a farm in the Sparta community where he lived at the
time of his death. In 1927 he married Octa Velma Givens. Survivors are Mrs. Haggerty,
eight daughters, Mrs. A.W. Caudle of Drumwright, Okla.; Mrs. Clyde Chasteen of
Coffeyville, Kan.; Mrs. Fred Bouton of the state of Texas, Mrs. R.B. Wood of Ozark,
Mrs. W.B. Carter, Mrs. Ellen Chatham and Mrs. Claude Arms of Springfield and Mrs.
Tom Phillips of Abadyl, Mo.; five sons, V.E. Hagerty, Odessa, Texas, Verlin Hagerty,
address unknown; B.E. Hagerty of Vallejo, Calif., Jim Givens of Springdale, Ark., and
John Givens of the home, 26 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a
member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at
the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Childers officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery. Bearers were De Wayne Pippin, De Wight Pippin, Lyman Smith, Bob
Thomas, Walter St. John and Albert Moore.
Hagewood, Joy 25 Jun 1911 - 26 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
Joy Hagewood, 78, of Billings, died at 8:29 a.m. July 26 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Hagewood were held July 28 in
the Meadors Funeral Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Kerry Skidmore officiating. Burial
was in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Mrs. Hagewood was a lifelong resident of the
Republic community, and was a member of the Republic First Baptist Church. She is
survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Bonnie, Republic; a daughter and son-inlaw, Donna and Rev. Harry Foockle, Springfield; six grandchildren, Denny Hagewood,
Teresa Nichol, Chris Howard, and Tom; Chris and Vicki Foockle; and six greatgrandchildren.
Hagewood, Marion L. 1871 - 11 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
Funeral services for Marion L. Hagewood, 87, who died June 11 at his home 2 1/2
miles northeast of Billings were held June 13 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Billings with Rev. Cecil Daniel and Rev. Phillip Bashaw officiating. Burial was in
Lindsey Cemetery near Republic. Mr. Hagewood was united with the Hopewell Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bertha Hagewood of the home, one daughter,
Mrs. Daisy Batson of Billings; three sons, Earl Hagewood and Carlos Hagewood of
Billings and Boyd Hagewood of Springfield; seven grandchildren, 10 great
grandchildren, two step-sons, Leo Batson and Orville Batson, both of Republic.
Hagewood, Raymond Burl 4 Dec 1912 - 17 Nov 1989 OH 23 Nov 1989
Raymond B. Hagewood, 76, Republic, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday from an apparent
heart attack while driving his tractor on Farm Road 65-6 north of Billings. He was a well-

known farmer, stockman and a member of the Hereford Cattlemen's Association. He was
also a member of the Crane Masonic Lodge No. 519 and the Springfield Shrine. He is
survived by his wife, Vana Myrtle; a daughter, Martha Cheever, Eugene, Ore.; a stepson,
Richard L. Innis, Clever; a brother, Ocie of Republic; three sisters, May Tinsley,
Highlandville, Marie Wade, Republic, and Anna Lee, Crane; two grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; five nieces and five nephews. Services were Monday in Meadors
Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Mars Hill Cemetery in
Crane.
Haggard, Lena A. (Wuth) 7 Aug 1880 - 1 Jul 1948 CCR 8 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of August John & Helena “Lena” (Heines) Wuth; married 1903 Harmon
Haggard 1865 - 1905]
Mrs. Lena A. Haggard was born August 7, 1880, in Lexington, Ky., the daughter
of Lena and August Wuth, and passed away in St. Louis, Mo. on July 1, 1948, where she
had lived for many years. She moved with her family to the Billings community when
she was a small child and grew to womanhood there. She united in marriage with
Harmon Haggard in 1903. Mr. Haggard passed away in 1905. Survivors are one sister,
Mrs. G. J. Brown of Aurora; two brothers, Al Wuth and Oscar Wuth, both of Kansas
City; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in
the Maples Funeral Chapel in Billings with burial in the Rose Hill cemetery under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home.
Hagin, Thelma L. (? ) Holland 16 Mar 1921 - 11 Aug 1997 CCH-N 16 Aug 1997
Thelma L. Hagin, 76, Carthage, died this week at the home of her son, Keith
Holland, in Clever after a short illness. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August
14, 1997 at Knells Funeral Home in Carthage. Graveside services were at Paradise
Cemetery in Jasper. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Hague, Clyde Robert 14 Aug 1894 - 21 Nov 1965 CCR 25 Nov 1965 p1
Funeral services for Clyde R. Hague, 71, of Ozark, who died Sunday morning in
the Veterans Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark., were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here.
The Rev. Allen Harrison officiated, and burial was in King Cemetery. A World War I
veteran, Mr. Hague had resided here 20 years. His survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary J.
Lionberger, Clinton and several nieces and nephews.
Haguewood, Clarence Leslie 6 Nov 1913 - 15 Feb 1995 gwobit
[Note: Son of Walter William & Sarah Agnes (Amos) Haguewood; married 28 Nov 1934
Lucy Emma Page 2 Jul 1913 - 29 Jul 2003]
C.L. Haguewood was the son of Walter William Haguewood and Sarah Agnes
Amos Haguewood. He was a life long resident to the Nixa area. On November 28, 1934
he was united in marriage to Lucy Emma Page. Mr. Haguewood was a charter member
of James River Chapel Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by: His parents, and
two brothers. Survivors include: His wife, Lucy; a son Leslie Haguewood and his wife,
Evelyn, Nixa; two grandchildren, Janie Gaither, Shawnee, Kansas, and Lee Haguewood,
Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Aaron and Emma Page Gaither; and two sisters,

Sylvia Thomas, Upland CA, and Vonda Haire, Harrington, KS; other relatives and
friends. In memory of Clarence Leslie Haguewood, born 6 November 1913 and found
eternal rest Wednesday, 15 February 1995. Services on Saturday 18 February 1995, 2
p.m. Adams Funeral Home Nixa. Officiating is Roy Harris. Music: "Take My Hand
Precious Lord", "Our God, He is Alive," "In The Garden,", singer from James River
Chapel Church of Christ. Escorts are; Dr. Lance Atkinson, Dr. Michael B Pfander, Bob
Bowling, Eric Atkinson, Keith Stever, and Bill Haworth. Interment at Richwood
Cemetery Christian County. Contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Haguewood, Emery E. Jan 1886 - 22 Jan 1961 CCR 26 Jan 1961 p4
[Note: Son of James Madison & Mary M. (Tuttle) Haguewood]
Emery E. Haguewood, 75, 1424 East Sunshine, Springfield, died at 4:30 a.m.
Sunday in Mercy Hospital. Mr. Haguewood, born in Christian County, had lived in
Springfield for more than 50 years. He was a Frisco employee for 30 years and at one
time, was reporter for Frisco magazine. He served for three years in the Army during the
Philippine occupation. He was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church and of the
Woodmen of the World. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. W. H. Mercer of the home, a
son, Arnold of Anaheim, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. J. A. Jones of Ozark and Mrs. Pearl
Eoff of Springfield; a brother, Walter W. Haguewood of Nixa; and a grandson. The
Jewell E. Windle Funeral Home will have charge of arrangements Thursday afternoon at
2 o’clock followed by burial in the White Chapel Cemetery.
Haguewood, Gussie M. (Anderson) 22 May 1903 - 16 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of James B. & Amanda (Page) Anderson; married Ward C. Haguewood
19 Jan 1901 - 29 Mar 1980]
HOLLISTER - Mrs. Gussie M. Haguewood, 72, Hollister, died at 2:10 a.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. A native of Christian
County, she was a former Springfield resident where she attended Drury College. Mrs.
Haguewood was graduated from Southwest Missouri State College and did graduate
studies at the University of Colorado. For several years, she was a teacher in Christian
County school, and for a time worked at a former Missouri health and welfare office in
Springfield. She retired in 1955 and moved to this area in 1973. She was a member of
Delta Delta Delta sorority, Branson First Baptist Church, Skaggs Community Hospital
Auxiliary and the Taney Hills Library Club. Survivors include her husband, Ward; two
daughters, Mrs. Jan Flood, Tulsa and Mrs. Marian Haguewood, Denver; a brother, Grantz
Anderson of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Susan Flood and Mrs. Pauline Seals, both
of Ozark and Miss Mary Ellen Anderson, Springfield; and three grandchildren. Services
were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Bruce C. Maples officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery
Haguewood, John Dale 30 Apr 1930 - 16 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Ford R. & Flo (Roper) Haguewood; married Nancy]
John Dale Haguewood, age 69, of Springfield, found eternal rest with his Lord
and Savior on Wednesday, June 16, 1999. John was born on April 30, 1930 in Ozark to
the late Ford R. and Flo Roper Haguewood. He was a graduate of Ozark High School and
attended both Drury and Southwest Missouri State University. While at SMSU he was a

member Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. After college, John enlisted in the Coast Guard
and upon completion of service returned later to Ozark. He and his wife, Nancy, owned
and operated Hixson Drug Store through the mid 70's. John was an avid Arkansas
Razorback fan: He and Nancy missed very few razorback home games while their two
sons, Mark and Steven, were students at the U of A. His love of the Razorbacks
continued throughout the rest of his life. John as a lover of life, a "spinner of yarns" and
never met a stranger. He had an incomparable knack for always livening up a crowd and
seeing humor in all situations. During his semi-retirement he worked part-time at Bass
Pro Shops in the gun department. John had a deep and biding love for his family and
especially for his grandchildren. He was a Christian and a member of the Methodist
Church in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; son and daughter-inlaw, Mark and Martha and grandchildren Jonathan and Amanda of Fayetteville, AR, and
son and daughter-in-law Steven and Cathy and grandchildren Lindsey and Lauren of
Tulsa, OK. Visitation celebrating John's life was held on Friday evening from 7-8 p.m. in
the United Methodist Church on McCracken Road in Ozark. Funeral services was held on
Saturday at 11 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American
Cancer Society or American Heart Association.
Haguewood, Leslie James 23 Nov 1936 - 1 Jan 2007 SN-L 3 Jan 2007 & CCH-N 10
Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Clarence & Lucy Emma (Page) Haguewood; married 26 Sep 1959 Evelyn
Sue Hatfield]
Leslie James Haguewood, age 70, of Reeds Spring, passed away Monday,
January 1, 2007. He was born November 23, 1936, in Nixa, the son of Clarence and Lucy
Emma (Page) Haguewood. On September 26, 1959, he and Evelyn Sue Hatfield were
united in marriage. Mr. Haguewood was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge #352 and
Order of the Eastern Star in Ozark and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield. He
was a member of the James River Chapel Church of Christ in Nixa. Survivors include his
wife Evelyn Haguewood, Reeds Spring; a son, Lee Haguewood, Springfield; a daughter,
Janie Ott and husband, Tim, Joplin; a grandson, Aaron Gaither and wife, Sarah; and a
granddaughter, Emma Gaither. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4,
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Victor Horton officiating. Burial will follow in
Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Haguewood, Lucy Emma (Page) 2 Jul 1913 - 29 Jul 2003 SN-L 2 Aug 2003 & CCH-N
[Note: Daughter of Hubert & Janie (Cline) Page; married 1934 Clarence Leslie
Haguewood 6 Nov 1913 - 15 Feb 1995]
Lucy (Page) Haguewood, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 2, 1913 in Ozark, the daughter of Hubert and
Janie (Cline) Page. She was a graduate of Ozark High School and married Clarence
Haguewood in 1934. Mrs. Haguewood and her husband farmed together for many years.
She was a charter member of James River Chapel Church of Christ, and was a member of
O.E.S. Ozark Chapter #98. Survivors include a son and his wife, Leslie and Evelyn
Haguewood, Nixa; two grandchildren, Janie Haguewood Ott and her husband, Tim,
Joplin, and Lee Haguewood, Springfield; two great grandchildren, Aaron and Emma; and

a brother, Lee Page and his wife, Dixie, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
August 2, 2003 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Victor Horton officiating.
Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home with an Eastern Star service at 7:30 p.m.
Haguewood, Macie Thomas (Canard) 11 Sep 1873 - 15 Jun 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Montgomery & Mary E. (Chapman) Canard; married Major Clarence
Haguewood]
Mrs. Macie T. Haguewood, 90, died at 10:20 p.m. Monday at her home in Ozark
after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark and a member of the First
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Major, of the home; two sons, Ford of
Ozark and Ward of Republic; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Kaufman, of the home and Mrs.
Lola Foster of Strafford; one brother, John Canard, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Patsy Woody,
Independence; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. William T. White and the Rev.
Paul Ray officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Haguewood, Major Clarence
20 Sep 1876 - 27 Jun 1966 CCR 30 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Madison & Mary M. (Tuttle) Haguewood; married Macie Thomas
Carnard 11 Sep 1873 - 15 Jun 1964]
Major C. Haguewood, 89, of Ozark died in the Bilyeu Nursing Home here at 9:40
Monday night. Mr. Haguewood was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the Ozark
community. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Friend Lodge No. 352, A.
F. & A. M. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lola Foster, Strafford and Mrs. Mary
Kaufman, Ozark; two sons, Ford R. Haguewood of Ozark and Ward Haguewood of
Republic; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
o’clock this afternoon in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev, Allen Harrison and the
Rev. Frank Stark officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Haguewood, Sarah “Sadie” (Amos) 18 Oct 1884 - 22 Mar 1964 CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Ellen J. Amos; married Walter William Haguewood]
Mrs. Sadie Haguewood, 79, of Nixa, died Sunday in a Springfield Rest Home.
She was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Walter;
two sons, Paul, Route 8, Springfield and Clarence, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia
Thomas, LaMesa, Calif. and Mrs. Vonda Haire, Heringden, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Gertrude
Odegard, Los Angeles, Calif.; and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. Edward
Buttram officiated and burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Haguewood, Walter William 10 Jan 1882 - 7 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James L. & Mary Malinda (Estes) Haguewood; married Sarah "Sadie"
Amos 18 Oct 1884 - 22 Mar 1964]
Walter W. Haguewood, 84, a resident of the Nixa community most of his life,
died at 1:40 a.m. Monday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home at Ozark. He was a member of the
James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors are two sons, Paul and Clarence, both of

Route 1, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Thomas and Mrs. Vonda Haire, both of
Springfield; four grandchildren, two great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Pearl Eoff,
Springfield. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with
Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Haguewood, William Judson 23 Mar 1862 - 17 Jan 1956
CCR 26 Jan 1956 p5
Funeral services for William Judson Haguewood, 93 who died January 17 at the
Christian Rest Home in Ozark, were held Thursday, January 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Richwood
Cemetery west of Ozark under direction of Chaffin. A native of Macon County in north
Missouri, he spent most of his life in Christian County. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Springfield. He is survived by ten living children; F. W. Haguewood,
W. W. Haguewood, Oren Haguewood, Mrs. G. W. Jones and Mrs. Emil Huddleston, all
of Long Beach, Calif; S. C. Hague of Denver, Colo., Howard Haguewood of Springfield,
Mrs. Jack Kenter of St. Louis, Mo and Mrs. Grace Smith and Mrs. Frank Forrester, both
of Ozark; 27 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren
Haile, Della M. (Newton) 1 Sep 1877 - 8 Jul 1961
CCR 13 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Married Columbus Newton Haile]
Services for Mrs. Della Haile, 84, who died Saturday evening at her home
northeast f Billings were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Billings Baptist Church with the
Rev. Robert Baker officiating, Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Billings.
Haile, Kirby Dale Oct 1947 - 18 May 1948 CCR 27 May 1948
[Note: Son of Bert & ? (Wade) Haile]
Kirby Dale Haile, seven-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haile of Republic,
died in a Springfield hospital Tuesday, May 18. Immediate survivors are his parents; one
brother, Kelly; his two grandmothers, Mrs. Della Haile of Billings and Mrs. Nellie Wade
of Republic. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Wade chapel near
Republic. Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of the Thurman
Funeral Home of Republic.
Haile, Myrtle M. (Welch) 22 Jan 1903 - 15 Sep 1960 CCR 22 Sep 1960 p5
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Daughter of John Richard & Alice Gertrude
(McElhaney) Welch; married Darl B. Haile]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle M. Hale, 57, 728 S. Missouri, Springfield, who
died at noon Thursday, Sept. 15 in Burge Protestant Hospital after a short illness were
held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Klinger Chapel in Springfield with Dr. Thomas S. Fields and
the Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery near Billings. Mrs.
Hale was a clerk at the Newport Store and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She
is survived by one son, Lawrence Hale, Kirkwood; two daughters, Mrs. Paul McQuay
and Mrs. Virginia Nell, Springfield; her mother, Mrs. Alice Welch, Billings; two
brothers, Richard Welch, Billings and Gene Welch, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Arvil Hale,
Clever, Mrs. Charles Emlet, Springfield and Mrs. Bill Showmaker, Las Cruces, N. M.
and four grandchildren.

Hair, Donald 23 Jul 1911 - 22 Feb 2002 gwobit
[Note: Son of Evert & Bessie (Steele) Hair; married Nora Barke]
Donald Hair, 90, Billings, Mo., passed away Friday, February 22, 2002, in his
home. Donald was a long-standing member of St. Peter’s Church in Billings. He resided
in the Billings area his entire life, where he made his living as a farmer. He served as
Road Commissioner and on the Billings School Board. He was also involved in various
farming organizations. Donald’s fellowship will be missed by family and friends alike.
He loved to fish, play games and spend time with his family. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Nora (Barke) Hair; a son, William; parents Evert and Bessie (Steele) Hair;
and two brothers, Richard and Howard Hair. Donald is survived by his two sons, James
D. Hair and Jerry W. Hair, both of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Emma Lou Barnett; and a
brother, Evert Lee Hair, both of Billings. He is also survived by five grandchildren and
four great-grand- children. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 27,
2002, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating. Burial
will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Billings. The Billings Chapel will be open Tuesday, with
visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Springfield News-Leader, February 25, 2002.
Hair, Freda Louise 7 May 1903 - 20 Nov 1989 OH 30 Nov 1989
Freda Louise Hair, 86; Billings, died at 2:28 a.m. Nov. 20 in Aurora Community
Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of Pearson Presbyterian Church,
Bradfield, and a homemaker. She is survived by three sons and their wives, Donald and
Nora, Everet Lee and Wanda, all of Billings, and Richard and Mary, Dallas, Texas; a
daughter and her husband, Emma Lon and Ervin Barnett, Billings; a sister, Nora Hair,
Billings; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and seven nephews. Services were
Friday in Meadors Chapel in Billings with the Rev. Raymond Schultz officiating. Burial
was in IOOF Cemetery, Marionville.
Hair, Goldie (Robinson) 23 Jun 1917 - 17 Jun 2005 SN-L 20 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Michael Jay & Reathel Evylen (Keener) Robinson; married Homer
Hair 27 Dec 1906 - Sep 1967]
Goldie Robinson Hair, 87, Billings, passed away at 3:30 p.m. Friday, June 17,
2005, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born June 23, 1917, in Clever, Mo., to
Michael Jay and Reathel Evylen (Keener) Robinson. Her favorite pastime was spending
time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by her late husband, Homer, in 1967; her parents; a brother, Clovis Robinson; and a
sister, Ruby Gold. She is survived by her son and wife, Davy and Edna Hair, Billings;
two grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Victor Horton
officiating. Burial will follow in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home.
Hair, Homer 27 Dec 1906 - 23 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: married Goldie Robinson 23 Jun 1917 - 17 Jun 2005]
Homer Hair, 60, an employee of Allied Feed Company in Clever, died in his
home on Route 1, Billings, Saturday at 8:30 a.m. after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Hair

leaves his wife, Goldie; a son, David Lee, Billings; a brother, Ernest, Hurley; a sister,
Mrs.. Audie Gold, Nixa; and a grandson. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in IOOF
Cemetery at Marionville.
AND
Hair, Homer 27 Dec 1906 - Sep 1967
gwobit SSDI
Homer Hair, 60, an employee of Allied Feed Company here (Clever), died in his
home on Route 1, Billings, Saturday at 8:30 a.m. after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Hair
leaves his wife, Goldie; a son, David Lee, Route 1, Billings; a brother, Ernest, Hurley; a
sister, Mrs. Audie Gold, Nixa; and a grandson. Funeral arrangements will be announced
by Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 23 September 1967 in the margin.
Hair, Richard Lee “Ricky” 7 Aug 1955 - 25 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Richard & ? (?) Hair; married Toni]
BILLINGS - Services for a former area resident, Richard Lee “Ricky” Hair, 21, of
Dallas, Tex. were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel in Marionville, The
Rev. H. V. Wells will officiate. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Hair was
killed in a car accident Friday in Dallas, Tex. He is survived by his wife, Toni; a son,
Brian, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hair, Dallas, Tex.; two sisters,
Mrs. Susie Gibson and Miss Pamela Hair, both of Dallas, Tex.; and the paternal
grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Everett Hair, Sr. of Route 2, Billings.
Hair, Sherman 1900 - 21 May 1962 CCR 24 May 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Patsy (Estes) Hair]
Sherman Hair, 61, a lifelong resident of the Brown Spring community, died at his
home at 9 p.m. Monday. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Shiloh Baptist
Church with the Rev. H. V. Wells and the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the
IOOF Cemetery under direction of Harris. Survivors include his wife, Una; two brothers,
Ernest Hair of Hurley and Homer Hair of Billings; and a sister, Mrs. Homer Gold of
Nixa.
Halbrook. J. J. “Jerry” 1891 - 14 Sep 1966 CCR 22 Sep 1966 p1
J. J. “Jerry Halbrook. 75. died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound at
10:35 p.m. Wednesday Sept 14 in his home in Wichita, Kan. According to a funeral
home spokesman, Mr. Halbrook had been ill since 1957. He was a rural mail carrier,
serving from 1936 to 1943 in Nixa, and before then in Tucson, Ariz. He had lived in
Wichita since 1944. Mr. Halbrook was a member of the Church of Christ at Nixa and the
Masonic Lodge and was a veteran of Word War I. He served with the Merchant Marine
during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; a son, Dan, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs.
Helen Middleton, Chicago and Mrs. Elaine Ball, Branson; a stepson, Lawrence J. Cooper,
Wichita; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral services for Mr.
Halbrook were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel of Nixa with the Rev. Dale
DeLong officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa.

Halcomb, Myra E. (Thomas) 14 Oct 1911 - 6 May 1993 NN-E 26 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of William Archie & Laura Belle (Stillings) Thomas; married 12 Apr
1926 James Everett “Ebb” Halcomb 2 Aug 1897 - 1 Jun 1984]
Myra E. Halcomb, 81, Oldfield, died Thursday, May 6, 1993, in her home. She
was born Oct. 14, 1911, in Douglas County, the daughter of William Archie Thomas and
Laura Belle (Stillings) Thomas. On April 12, 1926, she was married to James Everett
(Ebb) Halcomb. She was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community. She was a
homemaker and a member of Eastern Gate Missionary Baptist Church, Ava. She taught
Sunday school at Mt. Olive Church for several years and sang in the Highlonesome
quartet in her younger years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Everett,
June 1, 1984; son, William Elige; three brothers, Wesley, Oscar and Melvin Thomas; two
sisters, Mrs. Ruby Shortt and Mrs. Bonnie Hartin; and a son-in-law, Oren E. Harvill.
Survivors include three sons and their wives, Gordon and Glenda Halcomb, Wichita,
Kan., James Jr. and Betty Halcomb and Rex and Shirley Halcomb, all of Oldfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Sybil Harvill and Mrs. Linda and James Orick, all of Oldfield; one
brother, Amos Thomas, Ava; nine grandchildren; 15 grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Services were held Saturday, May 8, at Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with
the Revs. James Orick and James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive
Cemetery, Highlonesome. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southeastern
Christian County Rescue Squad.
Halcomb, Naomi Belle 1913 - 21 Sep 1972 OH 5 Oct 1972 p12
[Note: spelled Holcomb in CCR obit]
Naomi Belle Halcomb, 59, of Sulphur Springs, Ark., formerly of Ozark, was
fatally injured in an automobile accident in Noel, Mo. Sept. 21, 1972. She will be sadly
missed by her daughter, Mrs. Judy Flora, son, Denny Holcomb, mother, 2 sisters, one
brother and many friends from Ozark as well as the Arkansas territory where she resided
the past four years serving in the mission fields for the Seventh Day Adventists. She was
buried in the cemetery near Sulphur Springs, Arkansas.
Hale, Agnes E. (Braden) 27 Jan 1915 - 3 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep 1994
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Harrison “Sonk“ & Anna H. (Whitsett) Braden; married
Frank Hale 15 Dec 1914 - 30 Dec 1998]
Agnes E. Hale, 79, Sparta, died Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994, in her home. She was
born Jan. 27, 1915, at Bruner, the daughter of B.H. and Anna Whitsett Braden. On June
28, 1934, she was united in marriage to Frank Hale. She was a member of Bruner Baptist
Church. Before retirement she worked 21 years as a cook for Riverside Inn and was
previously employed by Producers Produce for 15 years. She was preceded in death by
her parents; and two brothers, Clyde and Ray Braden. Survivors include her husband,
Frank; a son, Jim Hale and his wife, Carol, Sparta; two grandchildren, Jimmy D. Hale
and his wife, Robyn, and Kit Lane Coffer and her husband, Troy; five greatgrandchildren, Chantry, Colan and Kristin Hale, and Blake and Macy Coffer; eight
brothers and sisters and their spouses, Evelyn McHaffie, Bruner, Flo and Bud Bannwart,
Michigan City, Ind., Velma Walker, Garden Grove, Calif., Irene Swineburg, Sparta, Jack
and Barbara Braden, Seattle, Wash.; Fred and Bessie Braden, Sparta, Ruth and Chet
Aldridge, South Bend, Ind., and Betty Spohn, Garden Grove, Calif. Funeral services were

Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Eddie Bray officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Hale, Belle F. (Little) 30 Mar 1905 - 28 Jan 1991 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of James & Martha (Dean) Little; married Lemuel H. Hale]
Belle Hale, 85, Clever, was found dead Monday in her home of an apparent heart
attack. Mrs. Hale was a lifelong resident of the Clever community and a member of
Clever United Methodist church. For several years, she served as Clever City Clerk and
had operated the telephone exchange. She is survived by two daughters and sons-inlaws, June and John Kerr, Branson, and Joan and Bill White, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a
sister, Lou Davis, state of California; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Clever United Methodist Church with the
Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial will be in Pope Cemetery near Clever, under direction
of Meadors Funeral Home. The casket will be closed at the beginning of the service.
Visitation will be from 8 to 9 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Funeral Card: BELLE F. HALE March 30, 1905-Jan. 28, 1991. SERVICES
Clever United Methodist Church January 30, 1991 at 10:30 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev.
James Lee and Rev. Terry Fortner ESCORTS Phillip Rose, Kerry Nelson, David
Nelson, Rick Lee, Tony White, Robert Lee MUSIC Nadiene Gold and Joe Nelson
FINAL RESTING PLACE Pope Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES, Clever,
MO. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Hale, Berry F. 29 Jan 1910 - 3 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James Hamilton & Laura Francis Hale]
Berry F. Hale, 59, Ozark, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, April 3 in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield, after suffering from a heart condition for some time. A former
resident of Reeds Spring and Chadwick, Hale had been a resident of Ozark since 1925.
He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Gideon and Mrs. Grace Gieseke, both of Ozark.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery near Ozark.
Hale, Brent Justin 12 Dec 1983 - 5 Aug 2002 CCH-N 14 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of William Leroy & Debra Ann (Messinger) Hale]
Brent Justin Hale, 18, Ozark, passed away Aug. 5, 2002, in his home. He was
born Dec. 12, 1983, in Springfield, the son of William Leroy and Debra Ann (Messinger)
Hale. Hale attended Ozark High School where he had been an outstanding athlete. As a
member of Ozark's football, wrestling, baseball and track teams, he earned many state
and regional awards. He always came home with a broken record or medal in his hands.
He was known for his talents, humor and big heart. He was a beloved son and brother, he
will be missed dearly. His grandfathers, Oliver Elijah Hale and Clyde Messinger Sr.,
preceded him in death. Survivors include his parents, William and Debra, Ozark; a sister,
Billie Joe Hoover, Springfield; grandmothers, Allene Hale, Highlandville, and Helen
Messinger, Leavenworth, Kan.; half-brother, Edward McAvoy, Lehi, Utah; half-sister,
Sandy Stone, Lebanon; many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Aug. 8,
at Prospect Cemetery, with Pastor Randy Sundlie officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Hale, Carl 28 Feb 1918 - 4 Jan 2004 SN-L 6 Jan 2004
[Note: married Merle]
Carl Hale, age 85, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Jan. 4, 2004, in Springfield
Skilled Care Facility. He was born Feb. 28, 1918, in Christian County. Mr. Hale was a
retired route salesman and a member of Teamsters Local #245. Survivors include his
wife, Merle Hale; a daughter, Brenda Fitch and husband Billy Joe of Springfield; a son,
Alan Hale and wife Sharon of Marshfield; nine grandchildren; and 24 great
grandchildren. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North with burial following Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today
in the funeral home.
Hale, Cindy Ruth 19 Jul 1965 - 22 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Roger and Diane (Williams) Hale]
Cindy Hale, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hale, of Longmont, Colo.
formerly of Springfield, died Tuesday afternoon in a Denver, Colo. hospital after a long
illness. Besides the parents, survivors include her twin sister, Sandy, of the home; four
other sisters, Pammy, Tammy, Penny and Bobbie, all of the home; paternal grandmother,
Mrs. Lillie Hale of Galena and maternal grandparents who live in California. Harris of
Ozark will announce funeral arrangements.
Hale, Cleveland
26 Dec 1887 - 23 Mar 1909 gwobit
[Note: Son of Joseph E. & Mary E. (Cavener) Hale; married Belle Meacheam]
Cleveland Hale committed suicide March 23 at Battlefield at the home of his
sister, Mrs. Steele. He had been married only five weeks. Springfield News.
Hale, Clifford Monroe 30 Oct 1923 - 13 Mar 2001 CCH-N 21 Mar 2001
[Note: Son of William Monroe & Lillie Mildred (Macomb) Hale; married 20 Jul 1942
Lucille Holt]
Clifford Monroe Hale, 77, Ozark, passed away March 13, 2001 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center, Ozark. He was born Oct. 30, 1923 in Highlandville, the son of William
Monroe and Lillie Mildred (Macomb) Hale. On July 30, 1942, Clifford was united in
marriage to Lucille Holt in Ozark and together they were blessed to share 58 years of
marriage. A long-time resident of the Highlandville-Ozark area, Clifford enjoyed playing
various musical instruments, working outdoors and reading the Bible. He was a retired
truck driver for Glenstone Block Company and a faithful member of the Ozark Mountain
United Pentecostal Church in Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son,
David; and two brothers, Oliver and Joe. Survivors include his beloved wife, Lucille, of
the home; a daughter, Geneva Fox and husband Steve, Highlandville; a son, Harold Hale
and wife Rita, Springfield; five sisters, Eva Vaughn and husband Oren, Springfield,
Christine Newsom and husband, John, California, Dorothy Perkins and husband, Gus,
Walnut Grove, Imogene Eddings and husband James, Republic, and Mary Wilson and
husband Kenneth, Clever; a brother, Roger Hale and wife, Paula, Fair Grove;
grandchildren Chris, Hale, Melissa Hale, Rebecca Hale, David Yount, Jr., John J. Yount,
Amanda Yount, Erica Hale, Kayla Hale and Caitie Hale; and many other relatives and
friends. Services were Saturday, March 17 in Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother

Jerry Heard officiating. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, under
direction of Harris Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Ozark Mountain
United Pentecostal Church.
Hale, David 15 Sep 1945 - 12 Dec 1997 CCH-N 24 Dec 1997
[Note: Son of Clifford Monroe & Lucille (Holt) Hale; married Rachel M.]
David Hale, 52, Columbia, formerly of Ozark, died Monday, December 12, 1997
in his home. David was born September 15, 1945 in Christian County, the son of
Clifford and Lucille (Holt) Hale. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He enjoyed painting,
cooking and outdoor sports. He will be remembered as a loving and caring son, brother
and father. He is preceded in death by an infant sister, Marilyn Sue Hale. Survivors
include his mother and father, Clifford and Lucille Hale, Ozark, his former wife, Rachel
M. Hale, Midlothain, Ill., three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Hale, Colorado, Melissa Hale,
Columbia, Rebecca L. Hale, Midlothain, Ill., a son, Christopher D. Hale, Washington
D.C., three step-children, Diann Minthorn, Midlothain, Ill., Sandra K. Blevins, Bruner,
and Dennis Minthorn, Springfield, a brother Harold J. Hale, Springfield, and a sister,
Geneva Fox, Ozark. Graveside services will be at 10:00 Wednesday in the Prospect
Cemetery with the Rev. Lonnie Wilson officiating. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hale, Delores Faye (Davis) 16 Mar 1920 - 17 May 2003 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of George Henry & Verda Arana (Little) Davis; married 5 Jan 1939
Gerald Hale]
Dolores Faye Hale, 83, Clever, died at 1:37 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 2003 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born March 16, 1920 in Clever, MO
to George Henry and Verda Arana (Little) Davis. Dolores was a homemaker and a
member of the First Baptist Church in Clever. Delores was united in marriage to Gerald
Hale January 5, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Gerald,
February 20, 1996; her parents; a sister, Maxine Davis; and a son-in-law, Jim Jones. She
is survived by three sons and their spouses, Gary and Betty Hale, Billings, Larry and
Darlene Hale, and Stan and Brenda Hale, all of Clever; a daughter, Jeanne Jones, Clever;
nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a twin sister,
Doris Little, Clever; two other sisters, Henrietta Phillips, Republic, and Verda Lea Little,
Clever; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will
be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at First Baptist Church, Clever, with Pastor
Doug Richey officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will
follow in Smart Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in the
funeral home. The casket will be closed 10 minutes prior to service time. Memorials may
be made to the American Cancer Society. The family wishes to express special thanks to
the staff of Sonshine Manor.
Hale, Donald M. 1914 - 15 Oct 1947
CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John Grant & Nellie Josephine (Manley) Hale]
Donald M. Hale, until five years ago a resident of the Billings and Republic
communities, passed away in a Modesto, Calif., hospital on Oct. 15, at the age of 34. He
was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hale. His father died several years ago. Survivors

include his wife, Mary, and a daughter, Mary Jo, both of the home; his mother, Mrs.
Nellie Hale of Republic; two brothers, Darl of Springfield and Glen of Modesto, Calif.,
and two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Crumpley of Crane and Mrs. Irene King of Republic.
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon by Rev. Claude Neal, pastor of the
First Baptist church of Modesto, Calif., with burial in the Masonic cemetery there.
Hale, Edna Marie (Toynton) 29 Apr 1914 - 29 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr 1998
[Note: Daughter of Edwin & Emma (Schmidt) Toynton; married Eldon Leon Hale 18
Dec 1908 - 25 Apr 1986]
Edna Marie Hale, 82, Billings, died Saturday, March 29, 1997, at the Ozark
Riverview Manor. Mrs. Hale was the wife of the late Eldon Hale. They owned and
operated the Mercantile Store in Billings for many years. She was a member of Billings
Baptist Church and Billings Eastern Star Chapter #525. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Eldon, on April 25, 1986; two sisters and a brother. She is survived by a
daughter and her husband, Eldena and Ron Bilyeu Ozark; two granddaughters and their
husbands, Valerie and Jacob Archer, Ozark, and Desiree and David Coudert, Santa
Maria, California; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Floyd Toynton, Rockford, Illinois;
one sister-in-law, Pauline Toynton; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Monday, March 31, 1997, in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with Pastor Jim Young
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery.
Hale, Elmer 3 Jul 1903 - 31 May 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: Son of Isham M. & Eller ( ) Hale; married Lillie M. Allen ]
Elmer Hale, 64. of Springfield, was dead on arrival Friday night at BurgeProtestant Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lillie; four sons, Cecil, of the home,
Eugene, Marvin, and Delbert, all of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Delores Dick,
LaRussell and Miss Velma Hale of the home; two brothers, Tom, Isabella and Albert, Las
Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Berta Kordella , Springfield and 12 grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Harold
Greenwood officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery in Christian County under
direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Hale, Eugene 1912 - 2 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William A. & Lena Hale]
Eugene Hale, 56, of Sacramento, Calif., a former longtime resident of
Rogersville, died at 9:20 a.m. Sunday in a Sacramento hospital after a short illness. Mr.
Hale was a veteran of World War II. A native of Rogersville, he had lived most of his life
here before moving to Sacramento three years ago. Surviving are a son, Jerry S.,
Sacramento; three daughters, Mrs. Delores Cook and Mrs. Janice Cook, both of
Sacramento and Miss Beverly Hale of the home; two brothers, Rassa, Rogersville and
Carl, Springfield; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday
in Nauman & Sons Chapel, Sacramento with burial in Southgate Cemetery there.
Hale, Frank 15 Sep 1914 - 30 Dec 1998 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Pete & Macy (Tucker) Hale; married 28 Jun 1934 Agnes E. Braden 27 Jan
1915 - 3 Sep 1994]

Frank Hale age 84, of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 30, at his home. He
was born September 15, 1914 in Oldfield, and was the son of Pete and Macy (Tucker)
Hale. On June 28, 1934 he and Agnes Braden were married. She preceded him in death
on September 3, 1994. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Homer Hale, and a
sister, Ellie Smith. Frank worked for Producers Produce in Springfield and later for
Braden Oil Company, Sparta. He was a member of Bruner Baptist Church. Survivors
include: His son, Jim Hate and wife, Carol, Sparta; two grandchildren, Jimmy D. Hale,
Dinosaur, Colorado, and Kit Lane Hale, Sparta; five great-grandchildren, Chantry Hale,
Colan Hale, Kristin Hale, Blake Coffer and Macy Coffer; a great-great-granddaughter,
Raye Ann Roussell; and two sisters, Pearl Davis, Marshfield; and Ada Thompson,
Bruner. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 2, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Eddie Bray officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Visitation was
Friday in the funeral home.
Hale, Frankie Mary 29 Oct 1890 - 14 Apr 1909 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Joseph E. & Mary E. (Cavener) Hale]
Mary Hale, 18, committed suicide April 15 at Nixa, Mo. She was buried in the
Manley Cemetery. She was the sister of Cleveland Hale, who shot himself two weeks
ago.
Hale, Gayle (Wilson) 16 Apr 1957 - 7 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 & CCH-N 17 Jan
1996
[Note; Daughter of Arzell & Della (Brantley) Wilson; married Sam Hale]
Gayle Wilson Hale, 38, of Nixa, formerly of Jay, Okla., died Sunday, Jan. 7,
1996, in the Skaggs Memorial Hospital in Branson, Mo., after a long fight with cancer.
Mrs. Hale was born April 16, 1957, in Exeter, Calif., the daughter of Arzell Wilson and
Della Brantley. Gayle married Sam Hale; he survives. Gayle worked as a Respiratory
Therapist for the Skaggs Memorial Hospital in Branson, Mo., until her death. She was
very active in the Booster Club in Nixa, Mo. Survivors include: Her husband, Sam Hale,
of Nixa, Mo.; her father, Arzell Wilson, Farmersville, Calif.; her mother, Della Dyer,
Collinsville, Okla.; a son, Jonathan Hale, and a daughter, Shannon Lea Hale, both of
Nixa; maternal grandparents, Ershel and Hazel Burgess, of Eucha, Okla; her paternal
grandmother, Oma Wilson, Farmersville, Calif.; three brothers, Kevin Dyer, Collinsville,
Okla., Michael Dyer, Omaha, Neb., and Kim Dyer, Sr., Catoosa, Okla.; four sisters, Lesa
Grimsley, Claremore, Okla., Lori Katon, Ingalls, Ks., Robin Holson, and Cheryl
McCombs, both of Collinsville, Okla.; and one grandchild, Will Hale, of Nixa, Mo.
Services were Wednesday Jan. 10, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. in the Eucha Free Holiness Church,
with Rev. Leo Bennett officiating. Interment was in the Eucha Cemetery, Eucha, Okla.
There was visitation for family and friends, Tuesday evening, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in
the Worley-Luginbuel Chapel. Services by the Worley-Luginbuel Funeral Home of Jay,
Oklahoma.
Hale, Georgia M. (Jenkins) 27 Sep 1885 - 21 Dec 1972 OH 28 Dec 1972 p14
[Note: Daughter of Irvin W. & Malinda E. (Allen) Jenkins; married 6 May 1905 John
Stark Hale 9 Mar 1886 - 15 Jan 1940]

Sparta - Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Hale, 88, of Sparta, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in
the Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs. Hale died last
Thursday at the Chastain Nursing Home in Ava.
Hale, Homer Clayton 29 Jul 1912 - 26 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Pete & Macie (Tucker) Hale; married Ruth Adeline Davidson 15 Apr 1911
- 20 May 1963]
Homer Clayton Hale, 81, Oldfield, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born July 29, 1912 and was the son of Pete
and Macie Tucker Hale. Throughout his life he lived in the Bruner and Oldfield areas and
was a member of the Church of Christ. His wife, Ruth, preceded him in death in 1963. A
sister, Ellie Smith, and two infant daughters also preceded him in death. Survivors
include: three sons and their wives, Norman and Lula Belle, Kenneth and Luenetta, and
Ralph and Opal, all of Oldfield; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a brother,
Frank Hale, Sparta; two sisters, Ada Thompson, Bruner, and Pearl Davis, Marshfield;
other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 28, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Bill Richardson officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery.
Hale, Hulda Jane (Jones) 8 Mar 1874 - 12 Jan 1955 CCR 20 Jan 1955 p1
Funeral services for Hulda Jane Jones Hale, 80, who died January 12 at her home
in Billings were held Friday afternoon in the Billings Baptist Church, with Rev. Floyd
Hanks and Rev. Richard Gandy officiating, Burial was in Smart Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A resident of the Billings community
most of her life, she was the widow of the late James S. Hale. She was also preceded in
death in 1954 by a daughter, Mrs. Velta Peters. She had been a member of the New
Friendship Church, south of Billings, since 1912. Survivors include three sons, Hobart
Hale of Springfield, Arval Hale of Clever and Eldon Hale of Billings, two sisters, Mrs.
Mary Garrison of Snyder, Okla; and Mrs. Emma Wright of Hurley; five grandchildren;
seven great grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
Hale, Jack D. 15 Oct 1932 - 2 Apr 2004 SN-L 9 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of John M. & Ada Hale]
Jack D. Hale, age 71, of Springfield, passed away April 2, 2004, in St. John's
Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1932, at Green Mountain Ridge in Highlandville. He was
a retired truck driver of 35 years and a U.S. Navy veteran. Jack loved working on
bicycles. He was a natural storyteller. Survivors include his daughter and her husband,
Lisa and Richard Deckard; grandson Joshua; stepsons Mike Henderson and Ricky Beach;
two sisters, Hazel and Ruby; and a brother, Freeman. He is loved and will be missed by
his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Ada
Hale, three brothers and one sister. No services are planned.
Hale, Joseph S. 25 Jan 1936 - 6 Aug 1989 OH 17 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of William Monroe & Lillie Ruth (Macomb) Hale; married Maxine]
Joseph S. Hale, 53, of Crane, died Aug. 6 in his home. Services for Mr. Hale were
held Aug. 8 at the Manlove-Stumpff Chapel, Crane, with the Rev. James Eddings

officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Mr. Hale was a lifelong resident of
the Ozark and Crane communities. He was the son of the late William and Lillie
(Macomb) Hale, Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Maxine; two sons, Michael and Chad, of
the home; a daughter, Daleta Dollar, Pea Ridge, Arkansas; three brothers, Oliver Hale
and Clifford Hale, Ozark, and Roger Hale, Springfield; five sisters, Eva Vaughan, Ozark,
Christine Newsom, Ft. Collins, Colorado, Dorothy Perkins, Ash Grove, Imagene
Eddings, Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Mary Wilson, Clever; one grandchild; and a
host of relatives and friends.
Hale, Laura Francis (Cornelison) 12 Jun 1889 - 30 Sep 1963 CCR 3 Oct 1963
Mrs. Laura Francis Hale, 74, died at her home two miles west of here at 7:20 p.m.
Monday. Mrs. Hale, a member of the General Baptist Church, had lived in Chadwick and
Reeds Spring before moving to Ozark in 1925. Surviving are a son, Berry, of the home;
two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Gideon and Mrs. Grace Gieseke, both of Ozark; five brothers,
Jess, Jack, Ira, Bob, and Orval Cornelison, all of Branson; and six grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Charley
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Hale, Lena 3 Apr 1879 - 6 Apr 1962 CCR 12 Apr 1962 p5
[Note: married William A. Hale 18 Mar 1875 - 9 May 1960]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Lena Hale, 83, of Route 1, Rogersville, died Friday night
at the Connelly Rest Home in Springfield. She was a lifelong resident of Christian
County and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. James Melton and the Rev. L. V. Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under the direction of Kelly Ferrell.
Survivors include three sons, Rassa, Route 1, Rogersville, Gene, 732 South Kansas,
Springfield and Carl, Route 9, Springfield; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Hale, Lennie E. 3 Jan 1903 - 9 Feb 1990 OH 14 Feb 1990
[Note: married Hobart Hale 6 Nov 1896 - ?]
Lennie E. Hale, 87, Billings, died Friday, Feb. 9, 1990, in Cox Medical Center
North. She was the wife of the late Hobart Hale and a member of Immanuel Baptist
Church, Springfield. She is survived by two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services
were Monday in Meadows Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Jim Wainwright officiating.
Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Hale, Lillian Mae “Lillie” (Welch) 27 Apr 1901 - 15 Nov 1991 NN-E 21 Nov 1991
Lillian Mae “Lillie” Hale, 90, Billings, died at 5:25 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 1991 in
Aurora Nursing Center after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the
Billings First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Gerald, Clever and Harold,
Billings; a daughter, Jo Ann McGehee, Billings; a brother, Richard Welch, Billings; a
sister, Eula Emlet, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; seven greatgreat grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Services were held Monday in Billings First
Baptist Church with the Revs. Lynn Swadley Jr. and Tim Blackenship officiating. Burial
was in Smart Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
AND

Hale, Lillian Mae “Lillie” (Welch) 27 Apr 1901 - 15 Nov 1991
Funeral services for Lillian Mae (Lillie) Hale, 90, Billings, were held at 10:30
a.m. in the Billings First Baptist Church with Revs. Lynn Swadley, Jr., Tim Blankenship
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Mrs. Hale died Friday evening in Aurora Nursing Center following a long
illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Billings First Baptist Church. Survivors
include two sons, Gerald, Clever, and Harold, Billings; a daughter, JoAnn McGehee,
Billings; a brother, Richard Welch, Billings; a sister, Eula Emlet, Springfield, 11
grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews.
Funeral Card: LILLIE HALE April 27, 1901-Nov. 15, 1991 SERVICES HELD
Billings First Baptist Church November 18, 1991 at 10:30 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev.
Lynn Swadley, Jr., and Rev. Tim Blankenship ESCORTS Larry Hale, Steve Hale, Randy
Hale, Gary Hale, Stan Hale, Skip Hale, Ben McGehee MUSIC Eldena Bilyeu, Marily
Ebert and Betty Keezer FINAL RESTING PLACE Smart Cemetery MEADORS
FUNERAL HOMES, Billings, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Hale, Linda Ann (Smith) 22 Oct 1903 - 7 Oct 1973 OH 11 Oct 1973 p6
[Note: married J. Rassa Hale 4 Nov 1902 - 23 Apr 1984]
Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Ann Hale, 69, of Route2, Rogersville, were held
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville with the Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Marsh of
Rogersville. Mrs. Hale died at 10:25 p.m. last Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
following a one day illness.
Hale, Lula L. (Bowman) 1 Apr 1909 - 3 Feb 1993 OH 10 Feb 1993
Lula L. Hale, 83, Harrison, Ark., died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993 in the Ozark
Riverview Manor, Ozark, after a short illness. She was a native of Boone County, Ark.,
and a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include four
daughters, Sareffa Wright, Wasille, Alaska, Jeanene Fisher, Spokane, Anita Booth,
Marysville, Calif., and Debra Edgemon, Texas; two brothers, Virgil Bowman, Nixa, Troy
Bowman, Burlington, Ark.; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Snapp's Funeral Home,
Branson. Burial was in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson.
Hale, Macie H. (Tucker) 23 Mar 1892 - 3 Jan 1973 OH 11 Jan 1973 p4
[Note: married 19 Sep 1909 Pete Hale 6 Apr 1887 - 6 Jul 1965]
Mrs. Macie M. Hale, 79. of Bruner, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Foster
Nursing Home in Springfield. A lifelong resident of the Bruner and Oldfield
communities, she was a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. Survivors include two
sons, Homer of Oldfield and Frank of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Thompson,
Bruner, Mrs. Ella Smith, Sparta and Mrs. Pearl Davis, Fordland; one half sister, Mrs.
Mary Moore, Springfield; 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Hale, Martha Elizabeth (Scruggs) 9 Jan 1881 - 16 Jun 1957 CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Hale who died June 16 at her home in
Republic, were held Wednesday, June 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with
Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Max Hamilton, officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Nixa community, she
was a longtime member of the Clever Baptist Church. She had lived in Republic the past
19 years. Survivors include one son, Clyde C. Hale of Lebanon; one daughter, Mrs.
Lennie Hale of Springfield; two grandchildren; one brother, William R. Scruggs of
Clever.
AND
Hale, Martha Elizabeth (Scruggs) 9 Jan 1881 - 16 Jun 1957
Funeral services were held at Clever Wednesday afternoon of last week for Mrs.
Martha Hale, 76, who died at here home here on Monday morning before, after along
illness due to a heart condition. The deceased move here from Clever several years ago
and resided on East Elm Street. Survivors include a son, Clyde of Lebanon; a daughter,
Mrs. Lennie Hale of Springfield; a brother, William Scruggs of Clever, and two
grandchildren. The Revs. Floyd Hanks and Max Hamilton conducted the last rites
followed by burial in the Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Hale, Mary Arlena (Grimett) 1884 - Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7
AVA - Services for Mrs. Mary Arlena Hale, 92, a lifelong Douglas County
resident was at 2 p.m. in Mound Church west of here with the Rev. Ira Bray officiating.
Burial was in Hall Cemetery at Mound under direction of Clinkenbeard of Ava. Mrs.
Hale died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday in Chastain Nursing Home here after a seven-day
illness. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lula Allen of Oldfield and a brother, Frank
Grimett, Sparta and 13 nieces.
Hale, Nellie Josephine (Manley) 1876 - 8 Mar 1954 BT 18 Mar 1954
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday for Mrs. Nellie J. Hale, 77 of
Republic, who passed away Monday afternoon in the Burge Hospital in Springfield after
a short illness. Mrs. Hale’s survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Arthur Crumpley of
Crane and Mrs. Willard King of Republic; a son, Glenn Hale of Modesto, Calif.; 11
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the First Baptist
Church at Republic. The Rev. Ivan Coyle officiated. Burial was made in the Smart
Cemetery, west of Clever under direction of Max L. Fossett, Republic. Pallbearers were
Kenneth Crumpley, Hugh Crumpley, Dale Crumpley, Eldon Hale, Lawrence Lee Hale
and Hobert Manley.
AND
Hale, Nellie Josephine (Manley) 1876 - 8 Mar 1954 gwobit
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Hale, 77, who passed away Monday afternoon in
Burge Hospital in Springfield, were held at the Baptist Church here yesterday afternoon
with the pastor, Rev. Ivan Coyle, officiating. Burial was in the Smart Cemetery under
direction of the Fossett Funeral Home here. The deceased was a native of the Battlefield
community, southeast of Republic, and was a daughter of the late Charles and Martha
Gold Manley. She spent most of her life in this area. She was married in young

womanhood to John Hale, who preceded her in death as did also three sons. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. Willard King of Republic and Mrs. Arthur Crumpley of
Crane, and one son, Glen Hale of Modesto, Calif. Eleven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren also survive. Mrs. Hale was a member of the Baptist Church. Her death
followed a lingering illness.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of March 1954 in the margin.
Hale, Opal Lee (Moore) 18 Feb 1954 - 6 Nov 2000 CCH-N 15 Nov 2000
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Maude Louise (Risley) Moore; married 5 Dec 1975 Ralph
Harold Hale 18 Apr 1937 - 3 Oct 1998 ]
Opal Lee Hale, age 46, of Oldfield passed away on November 6, 2000 at Cox
Medical Center South. She was born on February 18, 1954 in Battlecreek, Michigan, the
daughter of Robert and Maude Louise (Risley) Moore. On December 5, 1975 she was
united in marriage to Ralph Hale, who preceded her in death on October 3. 1998. She
was, also preceded in death by her father. Mrs. Hale worked at Diversified Plastics. She
was a Christian by faith. Survivors include: a daughter, April McHaffie and her husband
Michael, Bruner, a son Shane Hale and his fiancee, Michele of Oldfield; a granddaughter,
Sara Jane Summers, of Bruner; a sister, Helen Gage of Sparta; a brother, Larry Moore
and his wife Lynda of Marionville; two brother-in-laws, Norman Hale and his wife
Lulabelle of Oldfield and Kenneth Hale and his wife Polly of Oldfield; seven nephews,
Jerry Gage and his wife Marcella of Highlandville, Tony Moore and his wife Michelle of
Marionville, Scott Moore and his wife Sharlotte of Gainsville, Tim Pendergrass and his
wife Candy of Aurora; Jason Hornbeck of Marionville, Robby Pendergrass and his wife
Buffy of Iowa, and Dave Maggard and his wife, Sonnie of Oldfield; seven nieces, Denise
Nelson and her husband Mike of Oldfield, Linda Huckleby and her husband John of
Marshfield, Brenda Hobbs and her husband Dan of Ozark, Janet Sullinger and her
husband Paul of Taneyville, Teresa Hale and her husband Allen of Oldfield, Julie Hale
and her husband Joe of Springfield, and Shelby Hale and her husband Danny of
Springfield; and many great nephews and nieces. Private services were held.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adam's Funeral Home in Ozark.
Hale, Pete 6 Apr 1887 - 6 Jul 1965 CCR 22 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Alexander & Ellen “Ella” (Burleson) Hale: married Macie Tucker 23 Mar
1892 - 3 Jan 1973]
Pete Hale, 78, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday
in his home a mile northwest of Bruner. Mr. Hale, a member of the Bruner Baptist
church, is survived by his wife Macie; two sons, Homer, Oldfield and Frank, Sparta;
three daughters, Mrs. Ada Thompson and Mrs. Ella Smith, both of Bruner; two halfbrothers, Bill Richardson, Oldfield and Earnest Richardson, Gunnison, Colo.; 18
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services, under direction of Harris of
Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bruner Baptist Church, with Evangelist Bill
Richardson, officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Hale, Ralph Harold 18 Apr 1937 - 3 Oct 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct 1998

[Note: Son of Homer & Ruth (Davidson) Hale; married Opal Lee Moore 18 Feb 1954 - 6
Nov 2000]
Ralph Harold Hale, age 61, of Oldfield, died Saturday, October 3, in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born April 18, 1937 in Bruner and was the son of
Homer and Ruth (Davidson) Hale. Mr. Hale was a farmer. Survivors include: his wife,
Opal; a daughter, April Hale, Sparta; a son, Shane Hale, Oldfield; a granddaughter, Sarah
Summers, Sparta; two brothers, Norman Hale, and his wife, Lula Belle, and Kenneth
Hale and his wife, Luenetta, all of Oldfield; and other relatives. Private services were
held. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hale, Robin Ann (Byrom) 18 Jul 1959 - 22 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Robert Ray & Norma Ray (McLemore) Byrom; married Jimmy D.
Hale]
Robin Ann Hale, age 36. of Sparta, died Wednesday, May 22, 1996 in her home.
She was born July 18,1959 in Grove, Oklahoma, and was the daughter of Robert Ray
Byrom and Norma Ray McLemore Byrom. Her father preceded her in death. Robin lived
in the Sparta area most of her life and had attended Sparta School. She married Jimmy D.
Hale and together they had three children, Chantry, Colan and Kristin, all surviving her at
home near Sparta. She is also survived by her mother, Norma Byrom, Ozark; a grandmother, Hazel Byrom, Lookeba, Oklahoma; and three sisters, Kathy Byrom and Terry
Luttrull, both of Tulsa. Oklahoma, and Karen Wolfe, Ozark. Robin was a member of
Berean Baptist Church, Sparta. Funeral services were Friday, May 24, 1996 in Adams
Funeral Home. Ozark, with Rev. Leon Gray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Hale, Ruth Adeline (Davidson) 15 Apr 1911 - 20 May 1963 CCR 23 May 1963
[Note: This one is strange - No matches found for siblings named Davis, but Walter
Davidson, Woodrow Davidson, Lester Marvin Davidson, & Loyd James Davidson are all
sons of William Henry & Maybell (Johnson) Davidson, as are the daughters; Ruth
Adeline Davidson born 1911 is listed on both 1920 & 1930 Christian County censuses as
daughter of William Henry & Maybelle Davidson in Sparta; obit gives mother’s name as
Mary; marriage record gives her name as Ruth Davis; married Homer Hale 29 Jul 1912 26 Jan 1994]
Mrs. Ruth Adeline Hale. 52, of Oldfield, died at 3 p.m. Monday in the state
sanatorium at Mt. Vernon after a long illness. Survivors are her husband. Homer, of the
home; three sons, Ralph, Kenneth and Norman, all of Oldfield: her mother, Mrs. Mary
Davis, Ozark; six brothers. Walter Davis, Chadwick, Audie Davis, state of Iowa, Ray, of
Piedlow, and Loyd, Lester and Woodrow Davis, all of Ozark: two sisters. Mrs. Middie
Matthews, Sacramento, Calif., and Mrs. Bernie Richardson, state of Colorado; and six
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in the Oldfield Church of Christi
with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery under direction of
Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Hale, William A. 18 Mar 1875 - 9 May 1960 CCM 12 May 1960 p4
[Note: married Lena 3 Apr 1879 - 6 Apr 1962]
Funeral services for William A. Hale, 85 of Route 1, Rogersville who died
Monday at his home were held at 2:30 p.m. today at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev.

James Melton and Rev. L. V. Swadley officiating, Burial was in Pembina Cemetery
under direction of Kelley-Ferrrell. His death came after a long illness. He was a retired
farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lena Hale; three sons, Gene Hale and Carl Hale
of Springfield and Rassa Hale of Rogersville; two half-brothers, Charley and Tom Kelley
of Oklahoma City; two half-sisters, Mrs. Minnie Samuels of Springfield and Mrs. Leatha
Dowell of Rogersville; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Hale, William Monroe “Bill“, Rev. 4 Dec 1891 - 3 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of Elijah L. & Melvina J. (Whitley) Hale; Born Garber, MO; married Lillie
Ruth Macomb]
Funeral services for the Rev. William M. Hale, 71, of Route 1, Ozark, who was
killed Sunday night in an auto accident north of Crane, were held Wednesday at 1:30
p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Freddie McKnight officiating. Burial
was in Prospect Cemetery. He was a United Pentecostal minister. Survivors are his wife,
Lillie; four sons, Oliver, Route 9, Springfield, Clifford, Boulder, Colo., Joe, Ozark, and
Roger, U.S. Navy; five daughters, Mrs. Eva Vaughn, Ozark, Mrs. Christine Newsom,
Denver, Mrs. Dorothy Perkins and Mrs. Imogene Eddings, both of Boulder, and Mrs.
Mary Wilson, Springfield. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Ella Gofourth, Enid, Okla..
and 23 grandchildren.
Hale, William Robert “Bob” 4 Jul 1896 - 28 May 1972 gwobit SSDI - Springfield, MO
William Robert Hale, 75, of 1742 West Lombard, died at 1 a.m. Sunday at
Sunshine Acres after a long illness. Mr. Hale was a retired city employee. Survivors
include one son, David Allen, of 1069 South Broadway, one daughter, Mrs. Mildred
Quail, of Kirkwood, and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Ralph Thieme. Springfield Leader-Press, May 29, 1972.
Haley, Herbert 23 Jun 1885 - 4 May 1963 CCR 9 May 1963
Herbert Haley, 77, of Ozark, died at his home at 10:30 p.m. Saturday following an
illness of about a year. He had lived in Christian County most of his life. Survivors
include a brother, John F. Haley, Springfield, and two nephews and a niece. Services
were at Adams-Monger Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Haley, Jane Tennessee (Givans) 1 Feb 1862 - 3 Mar 1951 CCR 8 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of Buford H. & Cynthia Jane (Doss) Givan; married John M. Haley 17
Jun 1854 - 19 Feb 1923]
Jane Tennessee (Givans) Haley was born Feb. 1, 1862 at Liberty, TN and
departed this life, March 3, 1951 at her home in Ozark at the age of 89 years and 30 days.
On Oct, 19, 1879 she was married to John M. Haley and moved to this locality about
1883. To this union six children were born, three of whom survive her. Her husband
preceded her in death, Feb 18, 1923. Her life was marked by love for her family, loyalty
to her friends and faithfulness to her spiritual duties. At the age of 14 she was converted
and joined the Baptist church in Liberty, TN. Later after moving to Ozark, she placed her
membership in the First Baptist church where she remained a faithful member until her
death. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. J. A. Carpenter of Kansas City, KS; two sons,

John F. Haley of Springfield and Herbert of the home; four brothers, J. J. Givans of
McAlister, OK, H. H. Givans of Houston, TX, Dr. T.E. Givans and Charles Givans both
of Los Angeles, CA; three grandchildren, Donald Harper of Ozark, Mrs. Janita Dawson
and Raymond Haley of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Linda Jane Harper of
Ozark and Barry and Angela Dawson of Springfield, also many other friends and
relatives. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 5, at 2:30 pm in the Chaffin
Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Ross Carter and Rev. Harold Hurst with burial in the
Ozark cemetery.
Haley, John F. 1894 - 8 Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John M. & Jane Tennessee (Givan) Haley]
John F. Haley, 73, of 1450 South Jefferson, a retired Army officer, died at 6 a.m.
Sunday in the Veterans administration Hospital in Chicago following a short illness. A
resident of Springfield the past 22 years, Mr. Haley had been visiting a son, Raymond in
Elgin, Ill. when he became ill. A native of Ozark, Mr. Haley was a veteran of both World
War I and World War II. He retired from the army in 1946. Surviving besides the son are
his wife, Phyllis Marie; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Marie Lawson of Springfield and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Herman Lohmeyer
Chapel East with the chaplain from Fort Leonard Wood officiating. Military rites will be
conducted by a contingent from Ft. Leonard Wood at graveside at National Cemetery. He
was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Haley, lifelong residents of Ozark and the uncle
of Donald Harper.
Halford, Fae (Anderson) 15 Jul 1911 - 20 Feb 2007 SN-L 23 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Alvin George & Della (Love) Anderson
Fae Halford, age 95, of Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Chadwick, passed away
Tuesday, February 20, 2007. She was born July 15, 1911, the daughter of Alvin George
and Della (Love) Anderson. She was a member of the Chadwick Union Christian Church.
Survivors include: her daughter, Betty Mitchell and husband, Jay, Tulsa, Okla.; her son,
Robert Halford and wife, Collette, Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; and four grandchildren, Justin
Mitchell, Rebecca Mitchell, Alexa Halford and Karl Halford. She was preceded in death
by her parents. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 to 2 p.m.
immediately before the service.
Hall, Agnes Cyrena (Farwell) 16 Nov 1916 - 24 Jul 2006 SN-L 26 Jul 2006 & SN-L 27
Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles Jerome & Minerva Jane “Minnie” (Mills) Farwell; married
Thetis Carl Hall15 Aug 1912 - 3 Nov 1986]
Agnes Hall, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Monday in James River Care Center.
She was born November 16, 1916, in Sparta, the daughter of Charley and Minnie (Mills)
Farwell. She and her husband operated Hall's Market in Nixa. Mrs. Hall had also taught
school in Republic. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. Survivors
include two daughters, Donna Watts, Nixa, and Donna Prater and husband, Bill, Buffalo;
four grandchildren, Mike Wells, Kevin Wells, Darryl Wells and April Copeland; 17
great-grandchildren; and three nieces, Vivian Clinton, Marolyn Snider and Irene Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thetis Hall, in 1986; two brothers, Chester
and Clell Farwell; and a sister, Irma Johns. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday,
July 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will
follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home.
Hall, Albert Earl 23 Nov 1934 - 5 Apr 2003 gwobit
[Note: Son of Haynon & Gladys (Holt) Hall]
Albert Earl Hall, 68, Ozark, died at 7 a.m. April 5, 2003, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born Nov. 23, 1934, near the Elkhead community, the son of Haynon and
Gladys (Holt) Hall. Hall had previously been employed by Independent Stave Company.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include three brothers, Bob Hall, and Charles
Hall, both of Ozark, and Bill Hall and wife Carol, Florence, S.C.; a sister, Mary Bilyeu,
Ozark; and a host of nieces and nephews. His parents and a sister, Kathleen Crawford
preceded him in death. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, with Pastor Gary Jennings
officiating.
Hall, America Frances (Morrisett) 1874 - 17 July 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. America Frances Hall, 84, who died July 17 at the home
of a daughter, Mrs. Lois Johnson were held July 19 at Mound Baptist church with Rev.
Ira Bray officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. She came with her family to Douglas County as a child and spent most of her
life in the Mound community. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Johnson are two daughters,
Mrs. Evelyn Blair of Woodland, Wash. and Mrs. Joyce Horner of Bradleyville, Mo; 19
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; one brother, T. L. Morrisett of Spokane, Wash.
and one sister, Mrs. Della Adams of Eminence, Mo.
Hall, Aubrey 22 Jul 1895 - 14 Jun 1954 gwobit
Aubrey Hall, 58, a resident of the Clever community most of his life, died last
night in Ellis Fischel State Hospital in Columbia after a long illness. Mr. Hall is survived
by two sons, Milton of Route 1, Marionville, and Blane who lives in California, and six
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954 in the margin.
Hall, Bonita (Pursiville) 1929 - 15 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989
Bonita Hall, 60, died Sunday following a long illness. A former Oldfield resident,
she had lived in Springfield for two years. She had been a teacher in the LoganRogersville School District for about 17 years. Survivors include one son, Robert, of
Springfield; two daughters, Leslie Brown and Holly Hall, both of Springfield; one
brother, Nolan Pursiville, of Ada, Okla.; three grandsons and two granddaughters.
Services will be Saturday in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield. The Rev. Kenneth
McGill will officiate. Burial will be under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Hall, Donald Dwayne "Donnie" 1960 - 23 Mar 2006 SN-L 29 Mar 2006

[Note: Son of Don & Joyce Hall]
Donald Dwayne "Donnie" Hall, age 45, Nixa, died suddenly in his home on
March 23, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Joyce Hall; and is
survived by his son and daughter, Shaun and Miranda Hall of Nixa, Mo.; four sisters,
Cindy Marsh of Texarkana, Texas, Terri Feagan of Pittsburg, Kan., Belinda Cramer of
Stockton, Mo., and Diana McDonald of Forsyth, Mo.; and grandmother, Beth Shillcutt of
Nixa, Mo.; along with eight nieces and nephews and several loving friends. A memorial
service will be held at North Nixa Baptist Church, 1730 N Hwy CC, Nixa, on Thursday,
March 30, 2006, at 2 p.m.
Hall, Elsie (Holt) 21 Aug 1914 - 10 Jul 1971 CCR 15 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of Andrew & Ann (Gilbert) Holt; married James M. Hall 17 Jul 1900 - 8
Sep 1976]
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Hall, 56, of Route 1, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Arthur Page officiating. Burial was in the
Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield. Mrs. Hall, a resident of the Bruner and Ozark
communities most of her life, died at 11 p.m. Saturday in her home after a long illness.
Survivors include her husband, James M. Hall; three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Marie
Hodges, Springfield; Mrs. Virginia Irene Estep of the home; and Mrs. Eldorene Shipman,
of Ozark; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are five
brothers, Cetis Holt, Mountain Grove, Sam Holt, Oldfield, Joe Holt, Springfield,
Clarence Holt, Wichita, Kan. and Luther Holt, Marionville; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel
Kingston, state of New Jersey; Mrs. Lucille Hale and Mrs. Gladys Hall, both of Ozark
and a half-sister, Mrs. Amanda Stinkorf, Modesto, Calif.
Hall, Emma 1873 - Feb 1960 SL-P 3 Feb 1960
Mrs. Emma Hall, 86, died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, Mack Hall, at
Willow Springs. Survivors are four sons, Floyd Hall, Springdale, Ark., Perry Hall,
Peoria, Ill., Roc Hall, Yukon, and Mack Hall; five daughters, Mrs. Erma Gabrscek and
Mrs. Thelma Bifplinghall of California state, Mrs. Cora Owens, Joplin, Mrs. Nora
Brown, Willow Springs and Mrs. Ellen Smith, Pittsburg, Kan. Funeral services will be
Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Evans Chapel in Houston with the Rev. H. B. Montgomery
officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark Cemetery.
Hall, Fanny (Carter) d 10 Aug 1954 BT 19 Aug 1954
Mrs. Gertrude Cronk received a message that her cousin, Mrs. Fanny Carter Hall
of Portland, Ore. died from a heart attack on August 10. Funeral services were held at
Portland on Friday, August 13 with burial there. Her husband, Albert Hall, died several
years ago. Three children, two daughters and a son survive. The Halls moved from near
Halltown to Portland some years ago.
Hall, Faye B. (White) 30 Jan 1913 - 27 Feb 2006 SN-L 2 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin F. & Lucinda (Jones) White; married John Hall]
Faye B. Hall, age 93, of Springfield, died Feb. 27, 2006, at Mercy Villa Nursing
Home. Faye was born on Jan. 30, 1913, in Clever, Mo., the daughter of Benjamin F. and
Lucinda (Jones) White. Faye was a retired purchasing agent for Sears in Tulsa, Okla. She

was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, John, in 1991. She is survived by
a daughter, Wilma Hall, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and several other relatives and
many friends. Graveside services will be Friday, March 3, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, March 2, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South.
Hall, Frances A. 24 Jul 1916 - 17 Mar 1986
Frances A. Hall, 69, Springfield, died at 7:20 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after an illness of several months. A longtime Stone County resident, Mrs.
Hall moved to Springfield eight years ago. She had been secretary to the superintendent
and the Board of Education at Hurley for eight years. She was a former president of the
Stone County Young Republican Club and secretary of the Federation of Republican
Women’s Club, Stone County. She was a past president of the 7th Congressional District
Federated Women’s Club and was included in Marquis’ Who’s Who of American
Women for outstanding political and civic achievements. She was a member of the
Clever Methodist Church, Galena Eastern Star Chapter 7 and the White Shrine.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Dale Stafford, Route 3,
Stockton, and Jane and Mark Emtrekin, Springfield; three grandsons; one step grandson;
five sisters, Gwendolyn Pattillo, Springfield, Georgia B. Eitel, Silver Springs, Md.,
Martha L. Nelson, Baltimore, Md., J. Claudine Norris, Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Jean D.
Thompson, Baltimore, Md.; and an uncle, Charles W. Niblack, Garden Grove, Calif.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Rev. Randal C.
DeMasters officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. The family will
receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today and Eastern Star rites by the Galena chapter of
OES will be at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Hall, Garry A. 14 Aug 1943 - 26 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of Addison & Marguerite (Suter) Hall; married Patricia]
Garry A. Hall, 45, of Ozark, died at 10:30 p.m. July 26 from injuries received in
an automobile accident at Campbell City. Services for Mr. Hall were held July 29 in the
Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with Pastor David Tice and the Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Mr. Hall was born
Aug. 14, 1943 in Douglas, Arizona, the son of Addison and Marguerite (Suter) Hall.
Having moved from Colorado, he had lived in Ozark for 12 years, and was a counselor at
Park Central Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Hall is survived by his wife„ Patricia, and two
sons, Steven and Michael, of the home; and by his father, Addison Hall, of Phoenix,
Arizona. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Park Avenue Christian School in
Springfield.
Hall, George 7 Jul 1923 - 6 Sep 1970 CCR 10 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Lawrence C. & Velma Gail (Emal) Hall; married Gwendolyn Corrine
Myers 23 Dec 1921 - 17 Oct 1994]
Funeral services for George Hall, 47, of Nixa, who died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital, following several months’ illness, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Mr. Hall, a resident of the Nixa and Highlandville communities since 1952.

had been an employee of Katz in Springfield for the past six years, serving as manager of
the automotive department the last two years, He was a member of the Presbyterian
Church in Alliance, Neb. Surviving are his wife, Gwendolyn; one son, Walter G., Ponce
de Leon; two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Rice, Ozark and Gwen Benedict, of the home; the
parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Hall, Ponce de Leon and seven grandchildren.
Hall, Gwendolyn Corrinne (Myers) 23 Dec 1921 - 17 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
[Note: married George Hall 7 Jul 1923 - 6 Sep 1970]
Gwendolyn Corrinne Hall, 72, Highlandville, died Monday. Oct. 17, 1994, at Cox
Medical Center South. She was born Dec. 23, 1921, in Alliance, Neb., the daughter of
Theodore and Winifred Myers. She was retired from Fasco Industries She had also
worked at Hagale Industries, Calverts Garment Factory and Farmer's Market. She was a
member of the Alliance Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
George Hall, on Sept. 6, 1970; her parents; one sister; and two brothers. Survivors
include three children and their spouses, Walter G. Hall, Sr., and Marlene, Galena,
Georgia and Earl J. Rice, Nixa; and Gwen K. Benedict, Corpus Christi, Texas; eight
grandchildren, Rick Kessinger, Wanda Ann Stewart, Chris Benedict, Gala Huff, Marla
Cunningham, Carla Cunningham, Walter Hall, Jr., and William B. Hall; and 16 greatgrandchildren. A memorial service was held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home; Ozark,
with Rev. Frank Bostic officiating.
Hall, Hanen 15 Feb 1899 - 6 May 1949 CCR 19 May 1949
[Note: Son of John Monroe & Nancy Ann (Caudill) Hall; married 30 Jan 1929 CCM
Gladys Holt 12 Sep 1911 - 15 Nov 1986]
Funeral services for Hanen Hall, 53, who died May 6 at his home in Ozark, were
held May 9 at Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks. Burial was in Old
Boston cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys
Hall, and six children; four brothers and six sisters; other relatives and a host of friends.
Hall, Helen Ilene 1930 - 1936
AND
Hall, Vesta (Lee) 1895 - 1936
Double funeral services for Mrs. Vesta Lee Hall, 41, and her six-year-old
daughter, Ilene who were killed in an auto crash in California will be at 2 o’clock this
afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church. The services originally were scheduled for
yesterday afternoon but were postponed after the bodies were delayed enroute to Clever.
The Rev. Gordon Lokey will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Carmel cemetery under
the direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Hall, Howard Aubrey 22 Jul 1895 - 14 Jun 1954 CCR 24 Jun 1954 p4
Howard Aubrey Hall, 58, life-long resident of the Clever community, died at
Columbia on June 14. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, June 17, at 2:00 in
the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. D. S. Frazier, H. C. Green and Arthur Ellis
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. He is

survived by two sons, Milton, route 1, Marionville and Blane of Westminster, Calif; six
grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
AND
Hall, Howard Aubrey 22 Jul 1895 - 14 Jun 1954 gwobit
Aubrey Hall, 58, a resident of the Clever community most of his life, died last
night in Ellis Fischel State Hospital in Columbia after a long illness. Mr. Hall is survived
by two sons, Milton of Route 1, Marionville, and Blane who lives in California, and six
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954 in the margin.
Hall, Ivan Leroy “Bill” 1930 - 15 Apr 1969 CCR 17 Apr 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Roy F. & Myrtle Willie (Wilson) Hall; No legible tombstone in Christian
County]
Ivan L. Hall, 38, Died of Drowning at Swan Creek
Ivan Leroy “Bill” Hall, 38, of Lead Hill, eight miles east of Chadwick, was
drowned Tuesday while fishing on Swan Creek north of Taneyville. His fishing
companion, Louis Guerin, also of the Chadwick area, almost lost his life as his boat
capsized as he attempted to rescue Hall. Mr. Guerin was save by two other fisherman,
Richard Teel, Springfield and Hugh Hensley, Hartville, who also recovered Hall’s Body.
Taney County Sheriff Lyman Cardwell said Hall fell into the frigid water about 2:30 p.m.
when he stepped on the edge of the 10-foot flat-bottom alumnim boat from which he and
Guerin were fishing. This caused the boat to shoot away from Hall. Guerin tried to row
back to Hall but the craft tipped over and threw him into the creek as well. Guerin
shouted for help. Teel and Hensley jumped into the water and pulled Guerin to safety ,
then brought Hall out of the water, but resuscitation efforts failed. No inquest into Hall’s
death is planned, Neither Hall nor Guerin was wearing a life vest. Hall was the eighth
person to die of drowning in the Ozarks this year. Hall is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Willie Hall, Chadwick; four brothers, Frank Hall, Pekin, Ill.; Louis Hall, Olympia,
Wash,; Lester Hall, Boise, Ida. and Jerry Hall, Chadwick; and a sister, Mrs. Blanche
Ross, Sedalia.
AND
Hall, Ivan Leroy “Bill” 1930 - 15 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
Funeral services for Ivan LeRoy Hall, 38, of Chadwick, a drowning victim in
Swan Creek near Forsyth, Tuesday, April 15, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mound
Fundamental Baptist Church with the Rev. Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial was in
Hall Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hall, J. Avalane (Bilyeu) Estes 23 Sep 1937 - 7 May 2005 SN-L 9 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Jewell (Mapes) Bilyeu; married 1946 Donald Ross Estes 22
Mar 1931 - 29 Jun 2003; married second Don Hall]
J. Avalane Estes-Hall, age 67, of Ozark, went home to be with her Lord on
Saturday, May 7, 2005. Avalane was born September 23, 1937, in the Christian Center
community, south of Ozark, the daughter of Homer and Jewell (Mapes) Bilyeu. She was
saved at an early age and had been a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ozark.
She loved her church and her family. Before and during her illness, Avalane was a

testament to her strong faith in the Lord. She was a charter member of the Cosmopolitan
Club in Ozark. She retired after 12 years with St. John's Health System. Avalane had also
been employed by Great Southern Building and Loan, and the Department of Social
Services during her working career. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47
years, Donald R. Estes in 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two
brothers, Eugene and Dorrell Bilyeu. Survivors include her husband, Don Hall; her son,
Matt Estes and wife, Lisa, Ozark; a brother, Ron Bilyeu and wife, Eldena, Ozark; a sister,
Lovane Hodges, Sparta; a sister-in-law, Barbara Sanders, Springfield; many special
nieces and nephews; two step-children, Brad Hall and Rebecca Ayers; and six step
grandchildren, Jessica, Brandon, Spencer, Landon, Madison, and Parker. Funeral services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Reverends Troy Rhoden, Jim Jeffries, and Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Christian
County Family Violence Shelter.
Hall, James Alfred 27 May 1885 - 26 Feb 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: Son of James A. & Elizabeth J. Hall; married Mabelle 1 Mar 1890 - 24 Jun 1978]
James A. Hall, 65, well-known teacher and former county official died at 9:15
Monday night in Springfield Baptist hospital where he had been a patient eight hours. He
suffered a stroke on February 20 from which he never recovered. Mr. Hall taught school
for many years in Stone county, later operated mercantile store at Brown Springs and
Clever. He was clerk of Stone county from 1926-1938. He was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mabelle, of the home, two and a half miles
south of Clever; a son, J.M. Hall, superintendent of schools of Spokane; a daughter, Mrs.
Emma Pearce, of Clever; three grandchildren; three brothers John of Stockton, CA, W. R.
of Hurley and S. H. of route 9, Springfield; and five sisters, Mrs. Nora Troy of Lodi, CA,
Mrs. Lucy Drais Marker of Santa Cruz, CA, Mrs. Nannie Hall of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna
Waylett of South Bend, IN, and Mrs. Nettie Kemp of Brown Springs. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Hall, James Alfred 10 Apr 1900 - 29 Apr 1954 CCR 6 May 1954 p5
Funeral services for James Alfred Hall, 54, who died April 29 in a Jefferson City
hospital, were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Oldfield Church of Christ, with
Jess Weatherwax officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He came to his family to Missouri in
1908 and settled near Oldfield, where he lived until 1925. Survivors include one brother,
Don Hall of St. Louis; three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Anderson of Keltner, Mrs. Dora Gardner
of Oldfield and Mrs. Lula Knight of Tulsa, Okla.
Hall, James F. 1 Jun 1895 - 26 Jul 1975 OH 31 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: married Viola J. 30 Sep 1897 - 19 Nov 1970]
Billings - James F. Hall, 81, Billings, died at his home Sunday after a short
illness. A retired carpenter, he had been a resident of Springfield and the Billings area for
the past 15 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Fred G.
of Billings; four daughters, Mrs. Ruby Moore, Kansas City, Mrs. Myrtle Eustler, Galena,

Mrs. Glendene Lehman and Mrs. Alpha Silgar, both of Filer, Iowa; 15 grandchildren and
18 great grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Eisenhour Baptist church
here with the Rev. Orie Short officiating. Burial was in the Eisenhour Cemetery under
direction of Ayre-Goodwin of Springfield.
Hall, James M. 17 Jul 1900 - 8 Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
[Note: Son of John & Nancy (Caudill) Hall married Elsie Holt 21 Aug 1914 - 10 Jul
1971]
OZARK - James M. Hall, 76, Route 1, Ozark, died Wednesday in his home after a
long illness. A lifelong Christian County resident, Mr. Hall was a retired farmer.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Marie Hodges, Springfield, Mrs. Virginia Estep of
the home and Mrs. Eldorene Shipman, Ozark; two brothers, Virgil of Ozark and Lex of
Denver, Colo; three sisters, Mrs. Clarice Clevenger, Ozark and Mrs. Maggie Holt and
Mrs. Rosa Applegate, both of Oldfield, nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Arthur Page
officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield.
Hall, James Merwin "Tuffy" 15 Dec 1911 - 19 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of James Allen & Mabelle (Shertz) Hall; married second1981 Beulah
Merritt]
James Merwin "Tuffy" Hall, Springfield, died at 10:36 a.m., Friday, Nov. 19,
1999 in Cox Walnut Lawn Hospital. The son of James Allen and Mabelle Shertz Hall, he
was born Dec. 15, 1911 in Clever, MO. Mr. Hall received a Bachelor's of Science in
Education Degree from Southwest Missouri State College in 1942. A Master of Science
in Education from the University of Missouri, Columbia, was received in 1947. He was a
member of Phi Delta Kappa. He began his career in education in one-room schools in
Stone County. After teaching in various rural schools for ten years, Mr. Hall spent the last
33 years of his career as a Superintendent of Schools throughout the SW Missouri area,
retiring from the Fordland School District in 1977. His career included service as Stone
County Supt. of Schools. He lived on his family homestead farm in Clever, for much of
his life, moving to Springfield in 1979. Mr. Hall and other family members, owned and
operated several general stores in Clever, and Brown Springs. He was very active in the
Republican Party, serving as Stone County Chairman many years. He participated in a
number of community and civic organizations including serving as a scoutmaster for the
Boy Scouts; Past President of the Webster County Teachers; Assn; Chairman of the Polio
Drive in 1945-51; past chairman of the Stone County American Red Cross; past chairman
of Stone County Regional Library; charter member of the Galena Lions Club; former
member of the Clever Lions Club. He was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and
received his 50 year membership pin in the Galena Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in
death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 1/2 years, Beulah Merritt
Hall of the home. He is also survived by daughters, Jane Entrekin and her husband Mark
of Rogersville, Belinda Gilmore and her husband Rick, Springfield; Sheila Passley and
her husband , Gerald, of Bradford, Pa., Connie Sue Stafford and her husband, Dale of
Stockton. Surviving grandchildren include Jason and Chris Entrekin, Valerie Kelley and
husband, Steve, Lori Gilmore, Joe and Dusty Herndon, Matt Stafford, and wife, Christy
and Adam Stafford; and one great grandchild, Geoffrey Stafford. Survivors include: a

sister, Erma Garland of The Cambridge in Springfield, a nephew and his wife, James and
Betty Bowen, Heath, TX, and numerous friends and relatives. Services were held at 1
p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Rev. Dennis
Bowling officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever.
Hall, John C. 28 Apr 1911 - 25 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Andrew A. & Emma V. (St. John) Hall; married Fay B. 17 Oct 1915 - 30
Apr 2003 ]
John C. Hall, 80, Tulsa, Okla., died at 6:50 a.m., Wednesday Dec. 25, 1991 a the
Anna Kaseman Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M. He was a retired railroad
employee and building engineer. He was the son of Andy and Emma Hall, and was born
April 28, 1911 in Sparta. He was a member of the Christian Church and Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Fay B., Tulsa; one daughter, Wilma Hall, Albuquerque; and a
sister, Raydene Coe, Lincoln, Mo. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 30 at
Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, with the Rev. James Melton officiating.
Hall, Joshua M. 19 Sep 1870 - 24 Nov 1948 CCR 2 Dec 1948
[Note: married Nancy J.10 Dec 1876 - 17 Jul 1955]
Funeral services for Josh M. Hall, 78, who died in his home in St. Louis, Mo.,
Nov. 24, were held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Maple-Harris Funeral Chapel
in Clever, with the Rev. S.D. Frazier of Boaz officiating. Burial was made in the Mt.
Carmel cemetery one mile south of Clever. He moved to St. Louis three months ago from
Billings, Mo., where he was a well known merchant for quite a number of years. He is
survived by the widow, Nannie, of St. Louis and one son, Howard, also of St. Louis; one
brother and two sisters of Georgia.
Hall, LaNelle (Lawrence) 24 Feb 1936 - 1 Mar 2003 CCH-N 19 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of Max & Ella Rose (Smith) Lawrence; married Donald E. Hall]
LaNelle Hall, 67, Nixa, died March l, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield. She was born Feb. 24, 1936, in Melbourne, Ark., the daughter of Max and
Ella Rose (Smith) Lawrence. On May 4, 1956, she and Donald E. Hall were married in
the Immanuel Baptist Church in Wichita, Kan. Hall was a homemaker and had her own
ceramics business in Jefferson City, and Olathe, Kan. She was a member of First Baptist
Church, Ozark. She was preschool Sunday School Teacher, and Mission Friends and GA
Leader for over 40 years. She was active in her children's activities and had been a Girl
Scout Leader. She enjoyed playing dominoes on Monday evening with friends. Making
chocolate chip cookies on a rainy day is a favorite memory of the grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Donald E. Hall; a son, Bradley E. Hall and wife, Cynthia,
Overland Park, Kan.; a daughter, Rebecca Rose Ayers and husband Thomas Buford
Ayers, Jr., Sikeston; six grandchildren, Jessica Lauren, Landon Edson, Madison Grace
and Parker Bradley Herman Hall, and Thomas Brandon and Spencer Clayton Ayers; and
a brother Malcom Lawrence, Melbourne, Ark. She was preceded in death by a son Barry
Lynn Hall, her parents, a brother, Doyle Lawrence; and three sisters, Elsie Ruth Menges,
Gwendolyn Mathis, and Genevieve Parker. Services were 10 a.m. March 4, in Adams

Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Melbourne
Cemetery with Gayle Cooper officiating.
Hall, Lawrence C. 9 Jan 1899 - 26 Oct 1971 CCR 28 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: married Velma Gail Emal 14 Dec 1900 - 1 Feb 1991]
Lawrence C. Hall, 72, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in his home on Route 1, Ozark. He
lived most of his life in Alliance, Neb. coming to Ozark in June 1970. He was a member
of the First Baptist Church in Bladen, Neb. and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his
wife, Gail; four brothers, Garrold, Glendale, Calif., Lloyd, Hastings, Neb., Ralph,
Campbell, Neb., and Walter, La Crescents, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Schwebauer,
Liberty, Mrs. Enid Vaupel, Shawnee Mission, Kan. and Mrs. Etta Johnson,
Independence; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Hall, Leford W. 29 Mar 1881 - 8 Jun 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of James A. & Elizabeth Hall; married 24 Feb 1904 Lillie Hawkins 10 Feb
1883 - 31 Oct 1968]
Leford W. Hall, 69, lifelong resident of the Clever community, died in a
Springfield hospital Sunday. He was born in Stone County, March 29, 1881, the son of
James A. and Elizabeth Hall. On February 24, 1904, he was united in marriage to Lillie
Hawkins, and to them one daughter was born. The daughter died in infancy. He was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Lillie Hall of the
home and adopted nephew, County Clerk Robert Hall of the home; four brothers, John of
Stockton, California, Will of Hurley, Sam of Springfield, and J.A. of Clever; and five
sisters, Mrs. Nora Troy of Lodi, California, Mrs. Lucy Marker of Santa Cruz, California,
Mrs. Nannie Hall of St. Louis, Mrs. Anna Waylett of South Bend, Indiana, and Mrs.
Nettie Kemp of Brown Springs. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the
Clever Methodist church with the Rev. Charles Harpe officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Hall, Lisa Dawn 1966 - 12 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & ? (Estes) Hall; preceded in death by sister Rhonda Lynn Hall
Dec 1966 - 30 Apr 1967 who may be her twin]
Two-year-old Lisa Dawn Hall of Billings died at 6:15 a.m. on Monday at BurgeProtestant Hospital in Springfield. The child had been ill since birth. Survivors are her
mother, Mrs. Velta Hall, Billings; her father, Jerry Hall, Springfield, Ill.; a sister, Cynthia
Ann of the home; two brothers, William Michael and David Lee, both of the home; the
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Estes, Billings and the paternal grandmother,
Mrs. Bertha Gibson, Republic. Services were at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in Cantrell Chapel
at Clever with the Rev. David Cavin officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Hall, Lillie E. 10 Dec 1883 - Oct 1968
Mrs. Lillie E. Hall, 84, Billings died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield. Mrs. Hall resided in the Clever community most of her life, and lived in
Ozark from 1957 until moving to Billings in 1959. She was a member of the Billings
Methodist Church. Mrs. Hall is survived by a son, Robert J. of Ozark. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. Tommy Daniels

officiating. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery near Clever under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1968 in the margin.
AND
Hall, Lillie E. 10 Feb 1883 - 31 Oct 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: married Leford W. Hall 29 Mar 1881 - 4 Jun 1950]
Mrs. Lillie E. Hall. 84, Billings, died at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, October 31, at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Hall resided in the Clever community most of her
life and lived in Ozark form 1957 until moving to Billings in 1959. She was a member of
the Billings Methodist Church, Mrs. Hall is survived by a son, Robert J.. of Ozark.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Billings Methodist Church with the Rev.
Tommy Daniels officiating, Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery near Clever under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hall, Lizzie Beth (Martin) 1880 - 27 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
Mrs. Lizzie Beth Hall, 82, of Oldfield, died at 8:55 a.m. Monday at the home of a
son, Austin Hall, 622 West High, following a long illness. She is survived by two other
sons, Dempsey, 815 West Kearney, and Euith, Oldfield, and two daughters, Mrs. Elene
Wilson, Ava, and Mrs. Bessie Wilson, Sparta. Also surviving is a brother, A.J. Martin,
Bradleyville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Mound Church Burial
was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Hall, Lon
1890 - 14 Sep 1960 CCR 15 Sep 1960 p8
[Note: Son of James T. and Callie Hall]
Funeral services for Lon Hall, 70, of 450 South Avenue, Springfield, who died
early Wednesday morning at a hospital in Columbia,. were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9
in Harris Chapel in Nixa. Jess Weatherwax officiated, and burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery in Springfield. Mr. Hall, a retired Frisco Railway clerk, had worked both in
Tulsa and St. Louis. A native of Springfield, he returned there in 1955 on his retirement.
Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mamie Anderson of Keltner, Mrs. Dora Gardner of
Oldfield and Mrs. Lula Turner of Prague, Okla.
Hall, Mabel E. 22 Apr 1889 - 19 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Mabel Hall, 90, Highlandville, were held last Saturday in
Highlandville First Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Hall died Sept. 19
in St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was member of the Highlandville First Baptist
Church. Those surviving include two nephews, Bernal Hale, Springfield and Carl T.
Hale, Wichita and a niece, Catherone Dune, Los Angeles.
Hall, Mearloid 21 Apr. 1932 - 5 Nov. 1996 CCH-N 11 Dec. 1996
Mearloid Hall, 64, Ozark, died Tuesday, November 5, in his home. He was born
April 21, 1932, in Trail, Missouri, and was the son of John and Leathey (Halford) Hall.
On April 19, 1958, he married Katheryn Burks. Mr. Hall retired as sales manager for
Dolly Madison Cake Company. He was recently a real estate agent for Parham Realty.

Survivors include his wife, Kathryn, three children, Doug Hall, Kansas City, Danny Hall,
Overland Park, Kansas, and Dalana Higgins and her husband, James, Mulvane, Kansas;
seven grandchildren, Dana, Kent, and Kara Hall, Taylor and Austen Hall, Brenton and
Sheldon Higgins; and two brothers, Van Hall, Ava, and Earl Hall, Tulsa Oklahoma.
Funeral services were Thursday, November 7 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Jerry Applegate officiating. A graveside service was at Howell Memorial park Cemetery,
West Plains.
Hall, Minta Luttie (Harvill) 25 Mar 1889 - 20 Jan 1972 CCR 27 Jan 1972 p4 & OH 27
Jan 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles Allen & Nancy Jane (Brazeal) Harvill; married Alva Franklin
Hall]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minta L. Hall, 82, of Ozark were at 4 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Weaver
Cemetery near Ozark. Mrs. Hall died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after a
long illness. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. June Nelson of San Diego, Calif.,; two
sons, Oren Hall of Des Moines, Iowa and W. D. Hall of Red Bluff, Calif.; and eight
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Hall, Nancy Jane (Hall) 10 Dec 1876 - 17 Jul 1955
CCR 21 Jul 1955 p1
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Funeral Chapel in
Billings for Mrs. Nancy Jane Hall, 78, who died Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at St. Louis. The
Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Harold Hunter officiated at the services with burial at Mt.
Carmel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Mrs. Hall was
born near Clever and lived most of her life in the Billings community until moving to St.
Louis in 1948. He husband, the late Joshua Hall was a merchant at Billings for many
years. Survivors include one son, William Hall of St. Louis; two brothers, Will Hall of
Hurley and Sam H. Hall of Springfield; four sister, Mrs. Nora Troy of Lodi, Calif., Mrs.
Lucy Drais Marker of Santa Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Anna Waylett of South Bend, Ind. and
Mrs. Nettie Kent of Clever.
Hall, Noel Maxwell 11 Apr 1899 - 25 Aug 1967 CCR 31 Aug 1967 p1
Noel Maxwell Hall, 68, widely known poultry expert and head of the poultry
experimental station at Mountain Grove for five or six years, died at his home in Ozark at
5:15 p.m. Friday after a lingering illness. While working as head geneticist for Edwards
Hatchery in Springfield in 1950-1952, Mr. Hall developed a new meat type chicken
which won a first prize for the company in a “chicken of tomorrow” contest.
Mr.
Hall earlier was a teacher in the poultry department of the University of Missouri and was
a director of the Missouri Poultry Improvement Association. Mr. Hall was born in Cass
County, his family having been among the early settlers of the county near Harrisonville.
He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Ozark and of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Leake Hall; two sons, Noel Jr. of
Dallas, Tex (Sic - names only one son); a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Durant of
Champaign, Ill,; two brothers, Joe R. of Oak Grove and C. Oliver of Kansas City; three
sisters, Mrs. Margaret Drennan and Mrs. Mary Schmill of Kansas City and Mrs. Stella
Daye Oelfke of Houston, Tex. Private graveside services were in Maple Park Cemetery,

Aurora at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Dale Powell officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Hall, Ora Mae (Johnson) 12 Jul 1911 – 19 Dec 1995 CCH-N 27 Dec 1995
Ora Mae Hall, 84, Ozark, passed away at 8:58 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995 in
St,. John's Regional Health Center. Ora was born July 12, 1911, in Taney County, Mo.,
the daughter of Alfred and Mary Gann Johnson. She was married to Virgil Hall July 18,
1930, in Christian County. She was a homemaker and liked to read, sew, fish, and take
care of her flowers. She had a great love for her grandchildren. Preceding her in death
are: her parents; several brothers and sisters; and one son. Survivors include: her
husband, Virgil, of the home; four daughters, Maralyn Thompson and husband, Warren,
Loveville, Maryland, Shirley Waddell and husband, Garen, Ozark, Roxie Croft and
husband, Sam, Forsyth, Linda Harvill and husband, Judge, Nixa; two sons, Kenneth Hall
and his wife, Beverly, and Wayne and his fiancee, Rita Stutesman, all of Ozark; one
sister, Rita Nash, Springfield; one brother, Alden Johnson, Baxter Springs, Ks.; thirteen
grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m.,
Saturday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial followed in the Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation
was from 7 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, in the funeral home.
Hall, Ray 27 Oct 1908 - 17 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Funeral services for Ray Hall, 70, of Forsyth, brother of Mrs. Ethyl Pierce of
Ozark, were held Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of Forsyth with burial in Ozark
Memorial Park. Mr. Hall died Saturday in the Cox Medical Center.
Hall, Rex C. 22 Nov 1927 - 9 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of ? & Maggie (?) Hall; married Margie]
Rex C. Hall, 61, of Nixa, died Sept. 9 in St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services were held Sept. 13 in Arthur's Colonial Chapel,
Marshfield, with the Revs. Richard Eakins and Dale Roller officiating. Graveside
services with military honors by Whiteman Air Force Base personnel were in Marshfield
Cemetery. Mr. Hall was a retired U.S. Air Force sergeant, and was a member of the First
Baptist Church, He was very active in the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the
Friend Lodge No. 352 AF & AM, Ozark, past master of the ML Olive Masonic Lodge,
past master of Zu den drei Helmen Lodge No. 868, Landshut, Germany, a member of St.
John's Commandry No. 20, Springfield. Chapter No. 15 ARM, Zobud Council No. 25,
Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin, Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Springfield, charter member of
Past Masters Unit, member and past patron of Bethel Chapter 281, Rogersville O.E.S.,
PWOS of Pleiades White Shrine, member of Jewel Court No. 16, Springfield, and was
also a member of VFW Post No. 4101, American Legion Post No. 142, and Disabled
American Veterans, all of Marshfield. Surviving are his wife, Margie; two daughters and
sons-in-law, Telitha and Robert Kasmann, Jefferson City, and Deborah and Vernon
"Rob" Robertson, Nixa; five grandchildren, Jeff, Jill, and Lisa Robertson, and Ross and
Scott Kasmann; his mother, Maggie Harvey, Oxford, Miss.; a sister, Stella Gerhartz,
Clarksburg, N. J.; four brothers, Avareece Harvey, Gulfport, Miss., Ara Harvey, Oxford,

Miss., Ted Harvey, Denver, Colo., and Reggie Harvey, Biloxi, Miss., and a stepsister,
Thelma Sullivan, Mire, Miss.
Hall, Rhonda Lynn Dec 1966 - 30 Apr 1967
CCR 4 May 1967 p1
[Note: buried beside Lisa Dawn Hall 1966 - 1968 - are these twins?]
Rhonda Lynn Hall, 4-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Hall, Billings
died at 4 a.m. Sunday at the home following a short illness. Survivors besides the parents
are two sisters, Cynthia Ann and Lisa Dawn and two brothers, Michael William and
David Lee, all of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Estes, Billings
and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Gibson, Republic. Services were at 1:30 p.m.
Monday at the Cantrell Funeral Home at Clever with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever.
Hall, Robert Earl 4 Apr 1962 - 15 Dec 1997 CCH-N 24 Dec 1997
Robert Earl Hall, age 35, of Sparta, died Monday, December 15, 1997 from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 4, 1962, in Cabool, and
was the son of Warren Morgan Hall and Edith Aileen (Lawson) Hall. His father preceded
him in death. Mr. Hall was self-employed in the plumbing and heating business.
Survivors include: His mother, Edith Wills, Sparta; a son, Joseph Morgan Hall, Ozark;
three brothers, Larry Hall, Randy Hall, and Bill Hall, all of Sparta; his partner, Veronica
Rice, Sparta; two step-children, Nena Mitchell, Sparta, and Derrick Mitchell, Mountain
View; two grandchildren, Lundon DuChesne, and Hope Mitchell; three nieces, Janette,
Nakita, and Taschia Hall, a nephew, Dustin Davis; and his mother, Deborah Hall, Ozark.
Funeral services were Wednesday, December 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Hall, Robert Ira 8 Dec 1922 - 9 May 1999 CCH-N 19 May 1999
[Note: Son of Ira H. & Mary Esther (Callaway) Hall ; married Feb 1948 Marcelette Kerr]
Robert Ira Hall, 77, Dunnegan, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 9, 1999 at
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Hall was born December 8, 1922
to Ira H. and Mary Esther Callaway Hall in Springfield. In February 1948 Mr. Hall was
married in Washington D. C. to Marcelette Kerr. Mr. Hall was a retired military radio
technician. Robert is survived by his wife Marcelette and nieces and nephews. Graveside
services were held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday May 11, 1999 at the Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery, Chadwick. Burial was under the direction of Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home
of Ozark. There was no formal visitation.
Hall, Roy Franklin 1 Oct 1893 - 20 Nov 1947 CCR 27 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Son of James M. & America (?) Hall; married 1919 Willie Wilson
Roy Franklin Hall was born Oct. 1, 1893, to Mr. and Mrs. James M. Hall at
Merritt, Mo. He passed away Nov. 20, 1947, at his home in Lead Hill community near
Chadwick. He had spent his entire lifetime within this community except for 19 months
service in World War I. He was married to Willie Wilson of Seneca, Mo., in 1919 and to
this union six children were born. He leaves, besides his widow, one daughter, Blanche,
of Springfield; five sons, Frank and Lester of Springfield, Louis of Olympia, Wash., and
Ivan and Jerry of the home; his mother, Mrs. America Hall of Keltner; and four sisters,

Mrs. Elsie Grimmett of Chadwick, Mrs. Evelyn Blair of Ariel, Wash., Mrs. Joyce Horner
of Bradleyville and Mrs. Lois Johnson of Keltner. Funeral services were held in the
Mound church, with Rev. John Pruitt officiating. Burial was in the Hall cemetery nearby,
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Hall, Simon 23 Jan 1896 - 12 Sep 1956
CCR 20 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for Simon Hall, 60, a native of the Keltner community who died
Wednesday, Sept. 16, at his home there were held Monday, Sept. 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Oldfield Church, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was the fifth child of a pioneer
family of thirteen children, nine of whom are still living. Survivors include three brothers,
Jim Hall and Virgil Hall of Ozark and Lee Hall of Denver, Colo.; and six sisters, Mrs.
Emma Moore of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Rinda Allen of Chadwick, Mrs. Lillie Moore
and Mrs. Clarice Melton, both of Ozark, and Mrs. Ross Applegate and Mrs. Maggie Holt,
both of Oldfield
Hall, Ula (Keltner) 13 Sep 1912 - 5 Jul 1950 CCR 3 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Tilford & Nina Keltner; married 5 Jan 1946 Lex Hall]
Ula Keltner Hall, formerly of Keltner and Brown Branch, who had been living at
Denver the past several years, died July 5, 1950. She was born September 13, 1912, the
daughter of Tilford Keltner, who preceded her in death in 1917. She was married to Lex
Hall January 5, 1946. Funeral services were held in Denver with the Rev. Warren
Bainbridge officiating. Burial was in Fairmount cemetery. She is survived by her
husband, Lex Hall, her mother, Mrs. Nina Calkins, one brother, Howard Deltner, two half
brothers, three half sisters, two aunts and two uncles.
Hall, Velma “Gail” (Emal) 14 Dec 1900 - 1 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Nov 1991
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Bessie Emal; married 14 Dec 1900 Lawrence C. Hall 9 Jan
1899 - 26 Oct 1971]
Velma "Gail" Hall, 90, Ozark, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 1991, in
Springfield Community Hospital. She was born Dec. 14; 1900, in Norman, Neb., to
Arthur and Bessie Emal. She married Lawrence Hall Nov. 20, 1922, in Hastings, Neb.
She worked as a secretary with the OATS bus service. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lawrence, and her son, George. Survivors include her daughter, Gwen Hall,
Ponce de Leon; three grandchildren, Georgia Rice, Gwen Benedict and Walter Hall; a
brother, Orville Emal, Mendon, Neb.; a sister, Edith Peters, Akron, Ohio; eight greatgrandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday in Harris
Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Hall, Virgil Rex 19 Jul 1910 - 24 May 1999 CCH-N 2 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of John Monroe & Nancy Ann (Caudill) Hall; married Ora Mae Johnson 12
Jul 1911 - 19 Dec 1995]
Virgil Rex Hall, age 88 of Ozark, died at 2:30 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 1999 in
St. John's Regional Hospital. He was born July 19, 1910 in Keltner, Missouri and was the
son of John and Nancy Caudil Hall. On July 18, 1930 he was united in marriage to Ora

Mae Johnson. Virgil worked for the Missouri State Highway Department for many years
before retiring. He loved to fish and enjoyed wood working. Survivors include: six
children and their spouses, Maralyn Thompson and her husband Warren of Fruitland
Park, Florida. Shirley Waddell and her husband Garen, Ozark, Roxie Croft and her
husband Sam, Forsyth, Linda Harvill and her husband Judge, Ozark, Kenneth Hall and
his wife Beverly, Ozark and Wayne Hall and his wife Rita of Highlandville; Seventeen
grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-greatgrandson. He was preceded in death by his wife Ora Mae on December 19, 1995 and an
infant son, Michael John Hall. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26th at
Old Boston Cemetery Oldfield with Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Visitation was
Tuesday May 25th in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hall, Walter E. 22 May 1930 – 19 Feb 2000 CCH-N 23 Feb 2000
Walter E. Hall, age 69, Ozark, passed away Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born May 22, 1930 in Kansas, the son of Thomas Frank
and Rosetta Susan Gloyd Hall. Walter attended the University of Missouri, Columbia. He
was united in marriage to Helen Irene Hunter Wyman on June 4, 1955. He and Helen
would have celebrated their 45th anniversary in June. In 1980, after 20 years, he retired
from his position as a Field Representative for Norden Laboratories, a division of Smith
Kline Beacham. Walter was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors
include: his wife, Helen; a stepson, Duane Wyman, Sparta; two sons, Ed Hall,
Springfield, and David Hall and his wife Leah, Strafford; a daughter, Susan Hall Brown
and her husband Thomas, Crystal Beach, FL; three grandchildren, Lydia Hall Hicks and
her husband Brad, Joshua Hall and Sarah Brown; a great grandson, Bryce Hicks; a
brother, Cecil Hall, Branson; a sister, Bettyanne Weyers, Longwood, FL; an uncle,
Robert Gloyd, Branson; and four aunts, Ella Mae Turnquist, McPherson, KS, Blanche
Edge, Emmarac McCroskey, and Ester Gilliland, all of Springfield. Funeral services will
be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Reverend Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery,
Branson. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Hall, William Rice 3 Oct 1869 - 15 Oct 1957 CCR 31 Oct 1957 p4
William Rice Hall was born in Christian County, Mo the son of James A. and
Elizabeth Jane Steele Hall. On August 10, 1904, he was united in marriage to Sarah
Elizabeth Spears, and to this union one daughter was born. Mr. Hall was converted early
in life and united with the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. His membership was
transferred to the Clever Methodist Church when the two churches united. He enter the
general merchandise business in 1920 at Brown Springs with a brother, J. A. Hall. He
was also in business at Hurley many years before his retirement in 1945. He entered into
rest at his farm home south of Hurley on October 15, at the age of 88 years and 12 days.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah E. Hall of the home; the daughter, Mrs. Ivon
Peters of the home; a niece, Mrs. Loda Ledbetter of Mission, Kan, one brother, S. N. Hall
of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Troy of Lodi, Calif, Mrs. Lucy Marker of Santa
Cruz, Calif., Mrs. Anna Brown of Billings and Mrs. Nettie Kemp of Clever. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. October 18, in the Hurley High School auditorium, with

the Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating, assisted by the Rev. D. S. Frazier. Burial was under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Halsted, Rose Ann (Perres) 11 Jul 1910 - 6 Dec 1993 OH 15 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of Hubert & Minnie Perres; married 27 Aug 1940 Homer B. Halsted]
Rose Ann Halsted, 83, Ozark, formerly of Shell Knob, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1993
in St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born July 11, 1910 in Nadean, Mich., the
daughter of Hubert and Minnie Perres. On Aug. 27, 1940, she was united in marriage to
Homer B. Halsted. She was a member of St. Bruno’s Catholic Church, Nadean, Mich.
Recently she had been a resident of Spanish Rose Home, Ozark. Survivors include two
sisters, Berniece St. Michel and her husband, David, and Ora Giguere and her husband
Raymond, all of Nadean, Mich.; and 23 nieces and nephews. Following cremation,
internment will take place in Kansas City, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Spanish Rose Home, Rt. 2, Box 90-3G,
Ozark, MO 65721.
Hambelton, James E. 18 Oct 1898 - 26 Apr 1963 CCR 2 May 1963
James E. Hambelton, 64, Route 1, Clever, died at his farm home about 8:30 p.m.
Friday after a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Lois; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Jo
Powell, Route 1, Brookline; three brothers, Narvel, Homeland, Calif., Carl, Huntington
Park, Calif., and W. M. (Buster), Bell, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock and the Rev.
Bud Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frzier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 25 April 1963 in the margin.
Hambey, E. E. "Gene" 6 Nov 1933 - 1 Nov 2003 SN-L 3 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of H. Elmer & Vera (Blackshere) Hambey]
Mr. E. E. "Gene" Hambey, 69, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, November
1, 2003, in his home. Gene was born November 6, 1933, in Willow Springs, Mo., to H.
Elmer and Vera Blackshere Hambey. He was a U.S. Army veteran and worked in floor
covering for a number of years. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and one son,
Mike Hambey. Survivors include one son, Dennis Hambey and his wife Sheri; a daughter
Sherri Hambey, all of Nixa; grandchildren, Eric Hambey of Walnut Grove, Brandon and
Christian Hambey of Springfield, Stacey and Shelby Hambey of Nixa; and a brother,
Perry Hambey of Dallas, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
November 4, 2003, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with the Rev. Vic Porter
officiating. Military honors will follow under the auspices of the Bravo Team.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral
Home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Hambleton, James E. 18 Oct 1898 - 26 Apr 1963
CCR 2 May 1963
[Note: married Lois L. Solomon 4 Feb 1916 - 30 Dec 1996]
James E. Hambleton, 64, Route 1, Clever, died at his farm home about 8:30 p.m.
Friday after a heart attack. He is survived by his wife, Lois; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Jo
Powell, Route 1, Brookline; three brothers, Narvel, Homeland, Calif., Carl, Huntington

Park, Calif., and W.M. (Buster), Bell, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock and the Rev.
Bud Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell.
Hambleton, Melissa Jane (Kimberling) 21 Feb 1879 - 23 Aug 1948 CCR 2 Sep 1948
[Note: married 1 Nov 1893 Oliver S. Hambleton]
Melissa Jane Kimberling was born near Gainesville, Mo., Feb. 21, 1879, and
departed this life Aug. 23, 1948, at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 2 days. She was
married to Oliver S. Hambelton Nov. 1, 1893, and to this union were born six children.
The husband and two children, Oliver M. and Ruby, preceded her in death. She was
converted at the age of 22 years and was united with the Grant Avenue Baptist church in
Springfield, later moving her membership to the Hamlin Memorial Baptist church where
she was a member at the time of her death. Survivors include four sons, Jim Hambelton
of Clever, W.M. Hambelton of Bell Garden, Calif., N.M. Hambelton of Bakersfield,
Calif., and Carl, address unknown; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Jim Mishler of Howard Ridge, Mo., and Mrs. Everett Pleasant of Mountain
Home, Ark.; and one stepbrother, Joe Carrol; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral
services were held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon in the Hickory Grove church near
Marionville with burial there under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Hamilton, Dale Mae (Honeycutt) 11 Jul 1921 - 16 May 2004 SN-L 19 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Alfred & Mary Etta Honeycutt]
Dale Mae Hamilton, age 82, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2004,
in Ozark Riverview Manor. Ms. Hamilton was born July 11, 1921, in Thayer, Mo., to
Alfred and Mary Etta Honeycutt. She worked for a number of years at Farris Clothing
Store on the Plaza. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. She was preceded in death by her
parents, two brothers, two sisters, and a daughter, Judy Peebles Schahuber. Survivors
include a daughter, Linda Jo Houston of Springfield; a sister, Roz Martin of Reno, Nev.;
grandchildren, Karla Robinson and husband Paul of Ozark, Kelly Shrimpton and husband
Stephen of Springfield, Kimberly Tresnak of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Jody Beckett and
husband of Battlefield, and Angela Maham and husband Phillip of Pleasant Hope; four
great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews; and many
other relatives and friends. Dale was devoted to her family. We always knew she was
there for us, no matter what the need. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday, May 20,
2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Rev. Robert Shrimpton officiating. Burial
will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Hambleton, Melissa Jane (Kimberling) 21 Feb 1879 - 23 Aug 1948 CCR 2 Sep 1948
[Note: married 1 Nov 1893 Oliver S. Hambleton]
Melissa Jane Kimberling was born near Gainesville, Mo., Feb. 21, 1879, and
departed this life Aug. 23, 1948, at the age of 69 years, 6 months and 2 days. She was
married to Oliver S. Hambelton Nov. 1, 1893, and to this union were born six children.
The husband and two children, Oliver M. and Ruby, preceded her in death. She was
converted at the age of 22 years and was united with the Grant Avenue Baptist church in

Springfield, later moving her membership to the Hamlin Memorial Baptist church where
she was a member at the time of her death. Survivors include four sons, Jim Hambelton
of Clever, W.M. Hambelton of Bell Garden, Calif., N.M. Hambelton of Bakersfield,
Calif., and Carl, address unknown; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Jim Mishler of Howard Ridge, Mo., and Mrs. Everett Pleasant of Mountain
Home, Ark.; and one stepbrother, Joe Carrol; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral
services were held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon in the Hickory Grove church near
Marionville with burial there under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Hamilton, David 1944 - 30 Aug 2005 SN-L 14 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Paul & Lucy Hamilton]
David Hamilton, 61, passed away August 30, 2005, in his home in Tampa, Fla.
David was born in 1944 in Springfield, Mo. After graduating from Strafford High School
in 1962, he joined the Army where he served as a medic. After his honorable discharge,
he completed broadcasting school, working at TV and Radio stations in Columbia and
Springfield, including KTXR. David returned to his medical interest, graduating from St.
John's School of Respiratory Therapy in 1976, and working at St. John's, Springfield,
before moving to Florida in 1982. He remained in Florida, enjoying warm winters and
white sandy beaches. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Lucy Hamilton
of Springfield. David is survived by a son, John D. Hamilton of Ozark; brothers, John P.
Hamilton of Mission, Kan.; George Hamilton, Springfield, and Robert Hamilton,
Springfield; a sister, Mary Claassen of Wichita, Kan.; and grandchildren, Dylan and
Kristan Hamilton of Ozark. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, September 17,
in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made through Greenlawn to his Grandchildren's College Fund.
Hamilton, Geneva Bernice (Foster) 3 Jun 1921 – 2 Oct 1997 CCH-N 8 Oct 1997
Geneva Bernice Hamilton, 76, Nixa, died at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 in
her home in Nixa. Geneva was born June 3, 1921 in Tallapoosa, the daughter of William
and Bertha (Palmore) Foster. She was married to Willard E. Hamilton, Jan. 3, 1937 in
Annapolis, who preceded her in death Dec. 14, 1973. She was a retired store manager for
the Brass Butterfly in Springfield and Lambert-Duffy-Melone in Parsons, Kan. She was a
member of the Nixa Nazarene Church where she served as a member of the church board,
Missionary Society, and received the distinguished service award. She is also preceded in
death by her parents, and a sister, Jewell Murphy. Survivors include: two sons, Dallas
Hamilton, Springfield, Ill., David Hamilton, Huntington Beach, Calif.; four daughters,
Jane Miller, Eureka, Mont., Glenda Long, Parsons, Kan., Sue Oswalt, Nixa, and Connie
Stewart, Cassville; a brother, James E. Foster, Springfield; two sisters, Shirley Corbett,
Kansas City, Kan., and June McIntyre, Soop Lake, Wash.; eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 6 in the Nixa Nazarene Church with the
Rev. Gary Swearengin officiating. Burial followed in the Oak Wood Cemetery, Parsons,
Kan.; Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Sunday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Hamilton, Max L., Rev. 11 Jan 1913 - Jun 1971 CCR 1 Jul 1971 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Josephine Hamilton; married Genevieve]

Funeral services for the Rev. Max L. Hamilton, 59, of Springfield, were at 1:30
p.m. Monday in Ralph Thieme Chapel, with the Revs. Willis Murdaugh and Ralph
Maness officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn. Mr. Hamilton, a semi-retired Southern
Baptist minister who served churches in Clever, Licking and Selmore, was dead on
arrival at St. John’s Hospital at 9:25 p.m. He collapsed while mowing the lawn of the
Sandstone Apartments where he resided, and revival efforts by the Cox Medical Center
Mobile Coronary Unity were unsuccessful. Mr. Hamilton was a member of Boulevard
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Genevieve; his mother, Mrs. Josephine
Hamilton; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Brittenham, and Mrs. Ona McGuire, both of
Springfield.
Hamilton, Orpha (Vaughan) d 10 Feb 1917 CCR 17 Feb 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Harry E. & Pearl Vaughan]
Mrs. Orpha Hamilton, daughter of Mrs. H. E. Vaughan of Ozark, died Saturday
evening at the home of her son, Gene Hamilton, Boston, Mass. Funeral services and
burial were conducted there Tuesday. Mrs. Vaughan, her daughter, Mrs. Ross Vaughan,
and grandson, Jack Vaughan, left by plane Monday, returning to Ozark Thursday.
Survivors are Mrs. Hamilton’s mother, Mrs. H. E. Vaughan, a daughter, three sons, three
sisters, and five brothers.
Hamme, Faye (Carpenter) 24 Feb 1908 - 3 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Melvin & Myrtle Carpenter]
Faye Hamme, 83, Ozark, died at 1:15 p.m. Friday, May 3, 1991, in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 24, 1908, in O'Dell, Neb., to Melvin and Myrtle
Carpenter. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents. Survivors include
her only son, Ronald Hamme, Abilene, Kan. Graveside services were Tuesday, May 7, in
Keystone Cemetery, Manchester, Kan., under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Hammer, Raymond Glenn 2 May 1949 - 20 Aug 2004 SN-L 22 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Clarence Eugene & Margaret Lois (Butner) Hammer; married 2 May 1970
Paula Jo Keltner]
Raymond Glenn Hammer, 55, Nixa, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20,
2004, in Cox South Hospital. Raymond was born May 2, 1949, to Clarence Eugene and
Margaret Lois (Butner) Hammer. His childhood was spent in Kansas City and California.
He moved to Springfield in the early 1960s. He was a 1968 graduate of Central High
School. He was united in marriage to Paula Jo Keltner on May 2, 1970, in Springfield. He
was the owner of Ray Hammer Construction and past owner of Hammer Auto Works. He
was a member of Seminole Baptist Church. He was a sports fan and especially enjoyed
Nascar, football and restoring classic cars. He was a member of the Gate of the Temple
Lodge, a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. His mother
preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Paula; three daughters, Nadena Herrod
of Springfield, Renee Lenn Hammer of Lamar, and Keri Jo Hammer of Nixa; three
grandchildren, Mason James, Mikell Dawn and Morgan Rashelle Herrod; his father,
Clarence Hammer; two brothers, Clarence Lavelle Hammer of Long View, Texas, and
Charles Wayne Hammer of Branson; two sisters, Lois Lee "Penny" Bockelman of Kansas
City, and Margie Jean Cantrell of Springfield; two half-sisters, Tracy Hocking of

Raytown, and Lou Ann Moss of Kansas; mother-in-law, Mary Jo Skelton of Springfield;
father-in- law, Paul W. Keltner of Billings; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews
and numerous friends. Graveside funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.
24, 2004, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens under the direction of Thieme-ShadelHicks Funeral Service at White Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday
in the funeral home at White Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to the Shriner's
Hospital for Children or Gideons International with envelopes provided at the funeral
home.
Hammack, Inez (Holt) 23 Nov 1905 - 19 Oct 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jack & Ida Mae (Adams) Holt]
Inez Holt Hammack, 86, Brookport, Ill. died Oct. 19, 1993 at the Harrisburg
Manor Nursing Home, Harrisburg, Ill. She was the daughter of Andrew Jack Holt and Ida
Mae Adams Holt. She was a former resident of Ozark. She was a member of the
Brookport Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a
sister, Elizabeth Holt, and two brothers, Harry and Elbert Holt. Survivors include a
daughter, Ida Ann Hammack, Brookport, Ill.; one brother, Leonard Holt, Ozark; a sisterin-law, Lucy Holt, Springfield; and several cousins. Funeral services were held Friday,
Oct. 22, at the Miller Funeral Home at Metropolis, Ill. Burial followed at Mt. Sterling
Cemetery, Unionville, Ill.
Hammett, Dean Jeffrey 23 Nov 1966 – 23 Oct 1997 CCH-N 1 Nov 1997
Dean Jeffrey Hammett, 30, Nixa, died at 12:45 p.m Thursday, October 23, 1997
in his home in Nixa. Dean was born Nov. 23, 1966 in Lincoln County, Mo. The son of
Alvin DeLane Hammett and Sharron McCloud Baumgartner. He was married to Deloris
Nall Jan. 2, 1997 in Springfield. He was employed as a floor covering installer. He is
proceeded in death by his stepfather Peter Baumgartner, Jan. 14, 1994, an identical twin
brother Darren Hammett, his maternal grandparents, William and Darleen McCloud, and
his paternal grandfather, Merritt Hammett, an uncle, Bill McCloud and a very special
cousin, Donald Oney. Survivors include his wife Deloris Ann, Nixa, his mother , Sharron
Baumgartner, father Alvin DeLane Hammett, and wife Debbie, Eolia, a brother Daniel
Scott Hammett and wife Holly, a niece, Taylor, and a nephew, Evan, all of Silex, his
mother-in-law, Nina Harrier, Ozark, grandmother Darlene Hammett, Troy, and aunts,
uncles and cousins and many other friends and relatives. Memorial services were at 2:00
p.m. Sunday in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery, Nixa with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. No formal visitation is planned.
Hammond, Aletha M. (Seward) 1913 - 16 Dec 1971 CCR 23 Dec 1971 p8
Mrs. Aletha M. Hammond, 58, of Taneyville, died Thursday afternoon at EllisFischel Hospital, Columbia, after an illness of several months. A native of El Dorado
Springs, Mrs. Hammond moved to Taney County in 1931. She was a member of the
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by her husband,
Odie M.; a son, James R. of Jacksonville, Fla.; four daughters. Mrs. Juanita Bullington,
Deming, N., M., Mrs. Flora Belle Sanford, Alamagordo, N. M., Mrs. Wanda Lee Smith,
Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. Linda K. Davis, Las Cruces, N. M.; two brothers, Ralph
Seward, of Greeley, Colo. and Leroy Seward, of Eaton, Colo,; and one sister, Mrs. Violet

Hampton, Taneyville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Apostolic Church at
Taneyville, with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial was in Helphrey Cemetery near
Taneyville under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hammond, Alvas C. 27 Feb 1886 - 9 Jul 1971 CCR 15 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Hammond; spelling on tombstone Alvas & in census Alva;
married Liza E. House 8 Sep 1892 - 28 Jun 1980]
Alvis C. Hammond, 85, died at Chadwick from an apparent heart attack. He had
been in ill healthy for several months. Surviving are his wife, Lizzie; two daughters, Mrs.
Jewell Lemler, Strafford and Mrs. Nellie Bolls, El Cajon, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel
Kingston, state of New Jersey; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral
serviced were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Pentecostal Church at Chadwick with the Rev.
Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Hammond, Bertha 1884 - 15 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Bertha Hammond, 95, of
Bakersfield, Calif., a former Christian County resident. Mrs. Hammond died Tuesday.
She lived in Christian County until 10 years ago and was a member of Highlandville
Baptist church. Surviving are a daughters, Mrs. Nellie Grider, Bakersfield, Calif.; two
sons, Everett Hammond of Springfield and Alfred Hammond of Klamath Falls, Ore.; a
brother, Albert, Raytown; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral
services and burial will be in Bakersfield.
Hammond, Bonnie Lee (Hurse) 6 Jan 1902 - 3 Jul 1972 OH 20 Jul 1972 p8
[Note: married 20 Dec 1919 Dewey Hammons]
Bonnie Lee Hammond, Rt. 1, Snohomish, Wash., died July 3 in a local hospital.
Mrs. Hammond was born Jan. 6, 1902 in Ozark and had lived in Everett since 1922. She
was a member of the Church of Christ. Mrs. Hammond leaves her husband, Dewey; son,
Alan; daughter, Mrs. James (Wilma) Dorsey and Mrs. Violet Haferkorn, all of Everett; 11
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held in the chapel at Purdy
and Walters with Mr. Scott Mitchell officiating. Private interment was in the G. A. R.
Cemetery, Snohomish.
Hammond, David P. d 15 Jan 1998 age 48 CCH-N 28 Jan 1998
David P. Hammond, age 48, of Springfield, died Thursday, January 15, 1998, in
his home. Mr. Hammond owned an upholstery business, working with many area interior
designers. He attended Glorious Church. Survivors include: Four children, Alyosha,
Mose, Sara, and Matthew Hammond, all of the home; his parents, Harvey and Doris
Hammond, Harrison, Michigan; brothers and sisters, John Hammond and Becky
Hammond Groves, Houston, Texas, Deborah Hammond Heber, Harrison, Michigan, and
Tom Hammond, Brighton; and dearest friends, Alan and Pat Neff, Springfield. A
memorial service was at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with the Rev. Harold Kuschneador officiating.
Hammond, Delbert R. 5 Oct 1881 - 23 Mar 1966

CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1

[Note: Son of Alfred & Caroline (Skaggs) Hammond; married 1913 Bea J. Landers 23
Dec 1893 - 9 Aug 1978]
Delbert R. Hammond, 84, Spokane, died at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. He was a retired farmer and agent for Farmers Mutual about 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Bea; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Louise Furtado, San Rafael,
Calif., Mrs. Earnestine Steele, Clearwater, Fla; one sister, Mrs. Lou Magers, Springfield;
and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Spokane Baptist
Church with the Rev. Robert Russell officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hammond, Ferrel 13 May 1916 - 21 Jul 1948 CCR 29 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of Linzy C. “Doc” & Lunda (Stoner) Hammond]
Ferrel Hammond was born near Highlandville, Missouri on May 13, 1915 and
passed away July 21, 1948 at the family home near Highlandville. He was converted at
an early age and joined the Highlandville Baptist church. Surviving are his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. L.C. Hammond of Highlandville; one brother, Clifford Hammond of Woodland,
Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys Lehman of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Della Tuckness of
Springfield; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church by Rev. Worth Caughron with burial in the
church cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Hammond, Hollis Raymond 27 Dec 1914 - 17 Feb 2002
Hollis Raymond Hammond, 87, Highlandville, passed away Sunday, February 17,
2002, in his home. He was born December 27, 1914 in Highlandville, the son of Greene
and Jessie (Henry) Hammond. He retired from Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kan. And was
also a farmer and stockman. His wife, Emma Jean Hammond, preceded him in death as
well as two sisters, Alta Adams and Nola Estep. Survivors include his son, Gene
Hammond, Burrton, Kan.; two grandchildren, David Hammond and his wife, Sarah,
Mesa, Ariz. And Laura McMannis and her husband, Dusty, Hutchinson, Kan.; four great
grandchildren, Cole, Riley, Morgan and Clay Hammond; a brother, Roy Hammond and
his wife, Mary, East Wenatchee, Wash.; and a sister, Madge Erickson, Everett, Wash.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday
in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, February 19, 2002.
Hammond, Greene 28 Feb 1879 - 29 Jun 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Alfred & Caroline (Skaggs) Hammond; married Jessie Henry]
Green Hammond, 84, a lifelong resident of the Highlandville community, died at
3:20 p.m. Saturday at his farm home one mile east of Highlandville. He was a member of
Highlandville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Jessie; two sons, Hollis,
Wichita, and Roy, Wenatchee, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Alta Adams, Wenatchee,
Mrs. Nola Estep, Fernsdale, Wash., and Mrs. Madge Erickson, Everett, Wash.; a brother,
Delbert, Spokane; a sister, Mrs. Lou Magers, 753 South Fort, Springfield; 11
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Highlandville Baptist Church. The Rev. Howard Blevins officiated and
burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Hammond, James C. “Doc” 26 Jun 1929 - 25 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Oliver J. & Reba Hammond; married Nora]
James C. "Doc" Hammond, age 71, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Friday
August 25, 2000. Mr. Hammond was a retired bus driver with Continental Trailways. He
is survived by: his wife, Nora, Wichita, Kansas; and his mother, Reba Bishop, Ozark,
Missouri. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 30, 2000, in
Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Memorials may be made to: Kansas,
Korean War Memorial Association, PO. Box 4223, Wichita, Ks, 67203.
Hammond, Lenzy C. “Doc” 5 Nov 1882 - 1 Aug 1951 CCR 19 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of Alfred & Caroline (Skaggs) Hammond; married Lunda Stoner 11 Dec 1890
- 28 Aug 1981]
Lenzy C. (Doc) Hammond, 68, well-known farmer and stockman and a lifelong
resident of the Highlandville community, died Wednesday, Aug 1., at his home in
Highlandville. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife, Lunda; a son, Clifford of San
Diego; two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Lehman of Tulsa and Mrs. Della Tuckness of
Springfield; two brothers, Green of Highlandville and Delbert of Spokane; two sisters,
Mrs. Lou Magers of Springfield and Mrs. Maude Goodwin of Everett, WA; six
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at
Highlandville Baptist church by the Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark was in Highlandville cemetery.
Hammond, Lester L. 1900 - Jun 1960 CCR 16 Jun 1960 p5
Lester L. Hammond, 59, a former resident of Highlandville, died recently at
Wenatchee, Wash.. after a brief illness. He moved to Everett, Wash. from Highlandville
in 1940 and ten years ago located at Wenatchee, where he was a bus driver for the
Wenatchee Transit System. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Julia Holstein Hammond; two sons, David Hammond of
Wentachee and Henry Hammond of Ontario, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Imogene
Wright, Mrs. Nora Bustad, Mrs. Mary Olson and Mrs. Peggy Hadley; and four brothers,
Dewey, Leonard, Clyde and Glenn Hammond, all living in Everett; four sisters, Mrs.
Jessie Alford of Detroit, Mrs. Verna Bilyeu of Springfield,. Mo., Mrs. Beryl Fauver of
Everett, and Mrs. Pauline Stickler of Lewiston, Idaho; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral
services and burial were at Wenatchee.
Hammond, Mary E. (Patty) 5 Oct 1882 - 4 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
[Note: married 28 Oct 1897 CCM James Franklin Hammond Aug 1876 - ? ; 1900 - 1930
censuses show five sons - Dewey W. born 1898, Lester L. born c1900, Leonard E. born
c1902, Clyde born c1912, Glenn E. born c1919 and four daughters, Jesse M. born c1906,
Verna P. born c1908, Beryl I. born c1916 and Pauline born c1921]
Mrs. Mary E. Hammond, 96, a native of Highlandville, died March 4 in Everett,
Wash. She outlived her husband, Frank; a son and two daughters. Services and burial
were in Everett.
Hammond, Oliver Jackson 1 Apr 1904 - 27 Aug 1948 CCR 2 Sep 1948

[Note: Son of Thomas & ? (?) Hammond; married Reba Fern]
Oliver Jackson Hammond was born April 1, 1904, and departed this life August
27, 1948, at the age of 44 years, 4 months and 28 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Reba Fern Hammond, one son, Cletus, three sisters, Mrs. John McPherson of Eldorado,
Kan., Mrs. Claudia Johnson of Wichita, Kan., and Mrs. Ellis White of Highlandville, but
two brothers, Odie Hammond of Taneyville and Acro Hammond of Forsyth. He was
converted and united with the Highlandville Baptist church in 1943. Funeral services
were held August 28, at 2 p.m., in Highlandville Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Reg
M. Mapes, with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Hammons, Basil “Bud” 22 Oct 1929 – 20 Sep 1995 CCH-N 27 Sep 1995
Bud Hammons, 65, of Chadwick, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995, in St. Louis
University Health Center. He was born October 22, 1929, near Chadwick, and was the
son of Melvin and Minnie Coffer Hammons. He served the U.S. Army during the Korean
Conflict. Mr. Hammons was a retired State Highway Department employee. Survivors
include: a daughter, Phyllis Muilenburg and her husband, Randy, Ozark; two grandchildren, Beth and Jessica Muilenburg; two brothers, Glen and Leonard Hammons, both
of Chadwick; a sister, Shirley Cummings, Chadwick; nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by: his parents; and a brother, Ernest Hammons. Funeral services were
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Hammons, Charles Joseph 8 Jul 1916 - 5 Jun 2001 CCH-N 13 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of James Preston & Nellie Pearl (Chapman) Hammons; married 4 Feb 1941
Alta Marie Moody]
Charles Joseph Hammons, 84, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2001, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born July 8, 1916, at Day, Mo., the
son of James Preston Hammons and Nellie Pearl Chapman Hammons. On Feb. 4, 1941,
he and Alta Marie Moody were married. He served his country for five years in the U.S.
Army during World War II. Mr. Hammons was a welder and sheet metal worker and had
retired from Acro Trailer after 23 years. He was a member of Ozark VFW Post #7628
and a longtime member of the N.R.A. He enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever he
could. Preceding him in death were his father James Hammons and his mother Pearl
Ewen. Survivors include: his wife. Alta: two children, Linsley Charles Hammons, Carl
Junction, and Nina Batchelor and her husband, Allan. Ozark; a half-brother, Bobby
Hammons, Ash Grove; a half-sister, Ruby Pyle, Mt. Vernon; nieces: nephews; and many
friends he touched throughout his long life. Funeral services were Friday, June 8, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. with Reverend Freddie Wright officiating. Burial with
military honors followed in Old Boston Cemetery. Oldfield. Memorial contributions may
be made to Ozark VFW. Building Fund. in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W.
Walnut. Ozark, MO 65721.
Hammons, Ernest 13 Nov 1928 – 16 Jul 1992 NN-E 22 Jul 1992
Ernest Hammons, 64, Chadwick, died at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, July 16, in his
home. He was born Nov. 13, 1928, in Christian County to Melvin and Minnie Hammons,
and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Ronald Gene

Hammons. Survivors include two sons, David Hammons, Chadwick, and Billy
Hammons, Ozark; a daughter, Rita Gilbert, Chadwick; three brothers, Bud, Glen and
Leonard Hammons, Chadwick; a sister, Shirley Cummings, Chadwick; seven
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held Sunday, July 19, in Harris
Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Gale Osborne officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery.
Visitation was held Saturday, July 18 in the funeral home. Music was provided by Robert
Hammons, Boone Hodge and Wanda Osborne.
Hammons, Leonard Melvin 30 Oct 1935 – 9 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Leonard Melvin Hammons, age 64, Chadwick, passed away Sunday, January 9,
2000 in Colonial Springfield Healthcare, Buffalo. He was born October 30, 1935 in Old
Guffey, Missouri, the son of Thomas Melvin Hammons and Minnie Pearl (Coffer)
Hammons. Mr. Hammons was a lifelong resident of Chadwick. He had worked as a
machine operator for Native Wood. He was also a farmer and previously had worked for
the Boeing Co. in Wichita, Kansas. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Chadwick. Survivors include: five children, Pat Hackler and her husband Kelly, Charity,
Mo., Danny Hammons and his wife Teresa, Sparta, Jim Hammons and his wife Glenda,
Sparta, Pam Maggard and her husband Keith, Chadwick, and Leonard W. “George”
Hammons and his wife Dee, Morrisville; seventeen grandchildren, Julie Clark, Angie,
Amy and Megan Hammons, Thomas and Emma Hammons, Nick and Dana Messersmith,
Boyce and Sheila Smallwood, Darlene Adams, Jesse, Jeremy and James Maggard,
Shayne Hammons, and Josh and Darrel White; seven great-grandchildren, Skyler, Tyler,
Solomon, Megan, Shawn, Alissa and Brent; a brother, Glen and his wife Wilda
Hammons, Chadwick; and a sister, Shirley Cummings and her husband Lane, Chadwick.
He was preceded in death by a grandchild; Kimberly Clark; two brothers, Ernest and
Basil “Bud” Hammons and his parents. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at the First Baptist Church of Chadwick with the Pastor
Dale Gann officiating. Visitation was from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Interment will be in Chadwick Cemetery.
Hammons, Minnie (Coffer) 2 Sep 1910 – 14 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Minnie Hammons; 80, Chadwick, died at 8:56 p.m. Thursday, March 14, 1991, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born in Chadwick, Sept. 2, 1910, to
Thomas and Sarah Coffer. She married Thomas Melvin Hammons, who preceded her in
death in 1985. Also preceding her in death were two grandsons, Thomas Cummings and
Ronald Hammons; 10 brothers and two sisters. Survivors include four sons, Ernest
Hammons, Bud Hammons, Glen Hamrnons and Leonard Hammons, all of Chadwick; a
daughter, Shirley Cummings, Chadwick; a brother, Lee Coffer; 14 grandchildren; 24
great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild. The funeral was held Sunday in
Chadwick First Baptist Church with the Revs. Gale Osburn and David Owings
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Hammons, Ronald Gene
Nov 1963 - 7 Apr 1964 CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
Ronald Gene Hammons, age 5 months, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John’s
Hospital. The baby had been ill since birth. The infant was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest

Hammons of Chadwick. Surviving are two brothers and a sister, Billy Joe, David Wayne
and Rita Kay, all of the home; the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Hammons,
Chadwick and Mrs. Grace Langson, Torrington, Wyo.; and the maternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Clara Turner, Ava. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating. Burial will be in
Mills Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hammontree, Charles Hubert
1924 - 1 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
Charles Hubert Hammontree, 44, Rogersville, died Thursday night at his home
after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Martha; a son, Charles Eugene, St. Louis;
a daughter, Mrs. Marian Faye Meadows, Ozark; and a grandchild. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harmony Church with the Revs. John Perryman and Bill Evans
officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery under direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
Hammontree, Martha Mae (Ramsey) 17 Sep 1925 - 28 Aug 2001 CCH-N 5 Sep 2001
Martha Mae Ramsey Hammontree passed away Tues. Aug. 28. She was born
Sept. 17, 1925, on the farm where she lived most of her life near Rogersville. She loved
the Lord and was a long time member of Mentor Baptist Church. On Nov. l, 1942, she
married Charles Hammontree. Martha was a homemaker and also worked for Tastemark
Dairy in Springfield. She helped her husband with his business and drove his truck for
Kraft Foods after his death in 1969. She worked on the farm raising cattle until she
retired. In 1975 Marsha had a kidney transplant, and was one of the longest survivors.
Survivors include: Charles "Chuck" and Donna Hammontree, Walnut Grove, five
grandchildren and their spouses, Lori and Billy Trimble, Joe and Vickie Meadows, and
Brian and Sherry Meadows, all of Ozark, Carey Hammontree, Springfield, and Shane
Epperson, Denver, Colo. Six great-grandchildren, Dayton, Matthew and Cole Trimble,
Grace and Levi Meadows, and Bailey Meadows; a sister, Winifred Frizell; and three
brothers, James E Ramsey, Wesley Ramsey and Henry Ernest. She was preceded in death
by: Her husband Charles; a brother, Gerald DeWitt; a sister, Joan Hilton; and a greatgrandson, Joshua Meadows. Funeral services were Aug. 31, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Bob Long and Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Holland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be to the Missouri Kidney Foundation.
Hampton, Aubrey Lee “Hamp” 17 Mar 1910 - 18 Jul 1971 CCR 22 Jul 1971 p8
[Note: married Dorothy Pile 16 Apr 1913 - 13 Jul 2005 ]
Aubrey L. “Hamp” Hampton, 61, of Ozark, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at the Mt.
Vernon Sanatorium after a one-year illness. Mr. Hampton was a builder, a veteran of
World War II, and a member of the Ascension Episcopal Church in Springfield. He was
past president of the Springfield chapter of the Toastmasters International Club.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a son, Lynn and a daughter, Karen lee, both of
Ozark; a brother, Raymond W., Orange, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Lucille Rinehart, St. Louis;
and one grandchild. Funeral services for Mr. Hampton were at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Ascension Episcopal Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Charles H. Doan officiating.
Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Hampton, Cora Opal (Nave) 15 Aug 1911 - 25 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998

Cora Opal Hampton, age 86, of Sparta, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born Aug. 15, 1911, in the Roy Community and was
the daughter of James and Bessie (Fletcher) Nave. Mrs. Hampton was a member of the
Church of Christ. Her husband Ralph, preceded her in death in 1979. She was also
preceded in death by a daughter Aileen Mackey, two sisters, Zella Turner, and Hannah
Mackey, and a brother, Lowell Barnes. Survivors include: a daughter, Irene Haden, and
her husband, Jim, Sparta; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, two step-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Leo Barnes, Deport, Texas; and three sisters, Lena Mackey, and
Winnie M. Evans, both of Sparta, and Juanita Herrell, Moline, IIl. A graveside funeral
was Saturday, June 27, 1998, in Goodhope Cemetery, with Dwayne Bray officiating,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hampton, Dorothy (Pile) 16 Apr 1913 - 13 Jul 2005 SN-L 15 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Docia (Trowell) Pile; married Aubrey Lee “Hamp”
Hampton]
Dorothy Hampton, age 92, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005. She
was born April 16, 1913, in Willow Springs, the daughter of Oscar and Docia (Trowell)
Pile. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield, and attended Drury
College. Mrs. Hampton had attended Ozark Assembly of God Church for many years.
She enjoyed oil painting, reading Christian books, poetry, and loved spending time with
her great-grandchildren. Her husband, Aubrey Lee Hampton, preceded her in death in
1971. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Sam Pile, a sister, Mildred Ballard, a
granddaughter, Marcy Rice, and a grandson, Jerry Dwayne Rice. Survivors include: two
children, Lynn Hampton, Springfield, and Karen Rice and husband, Jerry, Ozark; three
grandsons and their wives, Anthony and Shelley Hampton, Ozark, Dale and Desiree
Hampton, and David and Sarah Hampton, all of Springfield; two great-grand-children,
Savannah and Alijah Hampton; a niece and nephew; and several cousins. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. today, July 15 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Daren Roten officiating. Burial will follow in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Ozark Assembly of God Church.
Hampton, Joseph Wesley 3 Mar 1870 - 14 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Rev. T. H. & Rebecca L. Hampton; married 9 Feb 1913 Blanche O.
Pritchard 1882 - 1954]
Joseph Wesley Hampton was born to Mr. and Mrs. T.H. Hampton in Union
County, Georgia, March 3, 1870, and departed this life Nov. 14, 1948, at the age of 78
years, eight months and eleven days. He moved to Missouri in his early twenties and
farmed and taught school for 27 years in surrounding states but made Clever his home
until 15 years ago when he moved to Springfield, where he lived at the time of his death.
He was united in marriage to Blanche O. Pritchard Feb. 9, 1913, and to this union were
born three children. When a young man, he was converted and was united with the
Methodist church, where he was a member at the time of his death. Survivors include the
widow, Blanch, of the home; four sons, Clyde, James, Lee, and Ray Dean, all of
Springfield; three brothers, William of Marietta, Ga., Turley of Montrose, Colo., and
Marshall of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Emma Turner of Clever, two grandchildren,
other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the

Clever Methodist church, with Rev. D.S. Frazier of Boaz officiating. Burial was made in
Wise Hill cemetery near Clever under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home
of Clever.
Hampton, Lawrence Clifton 18 Nov 1947 - 25 Jan 2006 SN-L 27 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Clifton Ethyl & Althea R. (Tindle) Hampton; married 4 Nov 1990 Connie
Crumm Harris]
Lawrence Clifton Hampton, Sparta, Mo., the son of Clifton Etcyl Hampton and
Althea R. (Tindle) Hampton, was born Nov. 18, 1947, in Goodhope, Mo., and departed
this life Jan. 25, 2006, at the age of 58 years two months and seven days. Lawrence was
raised in the Goodhope Community and was a resident of Sparta, Mo., for several years.
He was formerly employed with Hagales, Rawlings and Zenith. He enjoyed playing
cards, spending time with his dog, Sissy, and he also loved hunting and fishing, and most
of all being with his family. Lawrence was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church
of Sparta, Mo. On Nov. 4, 1990, Lawrence Hampton and Connie Crumm Harris were
united in marriage in Oldfield, Mo. Lawrence was preceded in death by his father; a
brother, Roger; and three grandsons, Tyler, Daniel and Derrick. He is survived by his
wife, Connie, of the home; his mother, Althea Hampton, Ava; four children and their
spouses, Anthony Shockey and Lisa, St. Joe, Ark., Ginger Chaney, Blue Eye, Mo., Lora
Rains and Bill, Highlandville, Mo., LaVina Stacy and Johnathan, Berryville, Ark.; two
stepsons, Michael Harris, stationed in Wash., Lynn Harris, Branson, Mo.; his siblings,
Raymond Hampton and Peggy, Janet Watkins and AB, Denny Hampton and Becky, Judy
Goodson and John, all of Sparta, Becky Davis and Donnie, Ozark, Jeff Hampton and
Sheila, Oldfield, and Tina Trent and Ronnie, Ava; many nieces and nephews; and a host
of other relatives and friends. Services are Sat., Jan. 28, 2006, 2 p.m. in Clinkingbeard
Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Revs. Gilbert Spencer and Don Graham officiating.
Interment will be in the Goodhope Cemetery. Visitation will be today, Jan. 27, 6 to 8 p.m.
in the funeral home.
Hampton, Norman Lee 5 Sep 1959 - 22 Jun 1978 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
In memory of Norman Lee Hampton who was killed in an automobile accident
June 22, 1978. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hampton, Ozark, MO.
I WOULD NOT GRIEVE TOO MUCH
I would not grieve too much. The Promise Tells That rest is his who sleeps so sweetly
there; Beyond the dull, slow tolling of the bells, Which marks his passing, life is free
from care. You would not mourn if your love should rise To wear the royal purple and
the crown. Should gain the glory of the great Wise, And put the tools of humble down.
Suppose that life should call some friend you know, Out of the ranks, and end his days of
care, You would rejoice and smile to see him go Though you remained to work and
struggle there, Should high promotion call some friend away To crown with conquest all
his earthly years, You would not plead and bed with him to stay, But thinking of his joy,
you would bide your tears. So, when death comes, though hard it seems to bear, And long
the years with all their loneliness, The loved one has been called away from care To high
promotion, rest and happiness, He has been called from pain and hurt and strife, From all
the ills that fall to flesh and clay, He has been raised into an ampler life, Nor should we
mourn to much who still must stay. Very much and sadly missed by his parents, Rev.

and Mrs. Lee Hampton and brother Darrell Hampton. But by faith to meet him again
although maybe our flesh gets weak, God will give us strength to sustain all it.
Hampton, Ralph B. 29 Mar 1909 - 27 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
Services for Ralph B. Hampton, 70 of Ava, father of Mrs. Irene Haden, Sparta,
were held Wednesday in the Clinkingbeard Chapel with burial in Good Hope Cemetery
west of Ava. Mr. Hampton is survived also by his wife, Cora. He died Monday at his
home after a short illness.
Hampton, Rodger Lee Issac 1 Jul 1939 - 14 Aug 2003 SN-L 17 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Clifton & Matel (Davis) Hampton]
Rodger Lee Issac Hampton, 64, Sparta, Missouri, passed away at 9:17 p.m.
Thursday, August 14, 2003 in Cox South, Springfield. Rodger was born Saturday, July 1,
1939 in Ava, the son of Clifton and Matel (Davis) Hampton. Rodger owned and operated
an asphalt-paving company for many years in Sparta. He had a passion for country
western music and enjoyed playing the guitar; he was an avid sportsman who loved to
fish. He possessed a quick wit, good humor, and was willing to lend a helping hand. He
was a hard worker, very energetic and his work allowed him to make lifelong friends.
Rodger was a friend to all who knew him and we are all grateful to have been a part of
his life. Rodger was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Hampton; mother Matel
(Davis) Holt; stepfather Ad Holt; brother David James Holt; and an infant brother. He is
survived by his one daughter, Karmen Chance; two sons, Cliffie Hampton and Vick
Murphy, all of Kansas City, Missouri; stepchildren, Joe, Chris, Jimmy and Donna
Humphrey, all of Shell Knob, Missouri; five brothers, Raymond Hampton and wife
Peggy of Sparta, Lawrence Hampton and wife Connie of Sparta, Dennis Hampton and
wife Becky of Ava, Doug Holt and wife Sheila of Sparta, and Jeff Hampton and wife
Sheila of Oldfield; four sisters, Janet Watkins and husband Ab of Sparta, Becky Davis
and husband Donnie of Ozark, Tina Trent and husband Ronnie of Ava, and Judy
Goodson and husband John of Sparta; stepmother Althea Hampton of Ava; five
grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 18, 2003 in Ava Cemetery, under the care
and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tom Johnson
officiating. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark.
AND
Hampton, Rodger Lee Isaac 1 Jul 1939 - 14 Aug 2003
CCH-N 20 Aug 2003
Rodger Lee Isaac Hampton, 64, Sparta, died at 9:17 P.M., Aug. 14, 2003, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 1, 1939, in Ava, the son of Clifton
and Matel (Davis) Hampton. Hampton owned and operated an asphalt-paving company
for many years in Sparta. He had a passion for country western music and enjoyed
playing the guitar. He was an avid sportsman who loved to fish. He possessed a quick
wit, good humor and was willing to lend a helping hand. He was a hard worker, very
energetic and his work allowed him to make life-long friends. Hampton was a friend to
all those who knew him and we are all grateful to have been a part of his life. He was
preceded in death by his father Clifton Hampton; mother Matel (Davis) Holt; stepfather
Ad Holt; brother David James Holt; and an infant brother. He is survived by his one

daughter Karmen Chance; two sons, Cliffie Hampton and Vick Murphy, all of Kansas
City; stepchildren Joe, Chris, Jimmy and Donna Humphrey, all of Shell Knob; five
brothers, Raymond Hampton and wife Peggy, Sparta, Lawrence Hampton and wife
Connie, Sparta, Dennis Hampton and wife Becky, Ava, Doug Holt and wife Sheila,
Sparta and Jeff Hampton and wife Sheila, Oldfield; four sisters, Janet Watkins and
husband Ab, Sparta, Becky Davis and husband Donnie, Ozark, Tina Trent and husband
Ronnie, Ava, Judy Goodson and husband John, Sparta; stepmother Althea Hampton,
Ava; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. Graveside
services were held at 10 a.m. Aug. 18, in Ava Cemetery, under the care and direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tom Johnson officiating.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Hampton, Starrlete Dawn (Buchholz) 23 Mar 1957 - 14 Apr 2005 SN-L 19 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Ann Buchholz]
Starrlete Dawn Hampton, born March 23, 1957, went home to be with Jesus on
April 14, 2005, in Cox Hospital after and eight day coma. She was a published writer of
short stories and poetry. Starr was a happy-go-lucky free spirit. She is survived by a son,
Logan Dean, of the home in Ozark, Mo.; her mom and dad, John and Ann Buchholz, of
Springfield, Mo.; sister, Danielle Allred and her husband, Jeff, and daughters, Amanda
and Gracee, all of Ozark, Mo.; brother, Todd Buchholz and his wife, Julie, and their sons,
Keaton and Josh, of Ozark, Mo.; a host of friends; and two pit bull dogs she loved so
much. No public services are planned.
Hanafin, Brad Dean 27 Sep 1979 - 20 Oct 2003 SN-L 22 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Dale & Kathi (Beshears) Hanafin; married Lori]
Bradley Dean Hanafin, 24, of Crane, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003, in Crane, Mo.
He was born Sept. 27, 1979, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Dale and Kathi (Beshears)
Hanafin. He graduated from Clever High School in 1998 and participated in baseball and
basketball. He owned and operated Hanafin AutoWorks in Clever. He enjoyed and took
pride in his business. Brad was preceded in death by his grandfather, O.P. Hanafin, and
grandmother, Gloria M. "Tillie" Beshears. He is survived by his wife, Lori; a daughter,
Sydney, five years old, and a son, Andrew, six months old; his parents, Dale and Kathi
Hanafin, Clever; a sister, Valerie Loughrige and her husband, Brian, Republic;
grandparents, Max Beshears, Springfield, and Virgie Hanafin, Clever; mother-in-law,
Kathy Thompson, Springfield; and sister-in-law, Leslie Conklin and her husband, Jon,
Springfield; and a large extended family and many friends. Funeral services will be held
at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev.
Steve Ward officiating. Graveside services will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery,
Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be made for the benefit of Syndey and Drew Hanafin to Peoples Bank,
P.O. Box 98, Clever, MO 65631.
AND
Hanafin, Bradley Dean 27 Sep 1979 - 20 Oct 2003 CCH-N 29 Oct 2003
Bradley Dean Hanafin, 24, of Crane, died Monday, Oct. 20, 2003 in Springfield,
the son of Dale and Kathi (Breshears) Hanafin. He graduated from Clever High School
in 1998 and participated in baseball and basketball. He owned and operated Hanafin

AutoWorks in Clever. He enjoyed and took pride in his business. Brad was preceded in
death by his grandfather, O.P. Hanafin, and grandmother, Gloria M "Tillie" Breshears.
He is survived by his wife, Lori, a daughter, Sydney, five years old, and a son, Andrew,
six months old; his parents, Dale and Kathi Hanafin, Clever; a sister, Valerie Loughrige
and husband Brian, Republic; grandparents, Max Breshears, Springfield and Virgie
Hanafin, Clever; mother-in-law, Kathy Thompson, Springfield; sister-in-law, Leslie
Conklin and husband Jon, Springfield; and a large extended family and many friends.
Funeral services were held on Oct. 23 at Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev.
Steve Ward officiating. Graveside services followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made for the benefit of Sydney and Drew Hanafin to
People's Bank, P.O. Box 98, Clever, MO 65631.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Hanafin, Cloyd H. 13 Apr 1880 - 5 Nov 1962 CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of James & Martha (Reed) Hanafin; married Tishie Jones]
C. H. Cloyd Hanafin, 82, a retired farmer, died at his home in Clever early
Monday, He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Tishie; two daughters, Beulah Buescher of Manchester, Mo. and Betty Wright of Clever;
five sons, Earl of Kansas City and Ottis, Kenneth, Leon and Donald, all of Clever; a
brother J. R. Hanafin of Billings; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Clever Methodist Church with the rev. Wayne
Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Hanafin, Earl E. 10 Oct 1914 - 25 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Cloyd & Tishie (Jones) Hanafin; married 14 Apr 1948 Hazel Lee Mynatt
15 Jul 1913 - 24 Apr 2003]
Services for Earl E. Hanafin, 65, Stockton, were held Saturday in the Clever
United Methodist Church with the Revs. Frank Gilmore and John Davenport officiating.
Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr.
Hanafin died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. He
was a retired warehouse foreman for Macy’s in Kansas City. He was a World War II
Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; his mother, Mrs. Tishie Hanafin,
Marionville; four brothers, Ottis, Leon and Donald, all of Clever and Kenneth,
Springfield and two sisters, Mrs. Betty Wright, Clever and Mrs. Beulah Buescher, St.
James.
Hanafin, Exie Lee (Roy) 7 Nov 1923 - 26 Dec 1971 CCR 30 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Otto & Jewell (Clifton) Roy; married Kenneth H. Hanafin 22 Apr
1920 - 19 Mar 1994]
Mrs. Exie Lee Hanafin, 48, of Route 1, Clever, died at St. John’s Hospital, at
noon Sunday after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; two sons, Jim
Hanafin of Clever, and John Hanafin of Clever, and John Hanafin of Mesa, Ariz.; a
daughter, Judy, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Jewell Goddard, of Ozark; a sister, Mrs.
Norma Corisdeo, Elgin Air Force Base, Fla.; and two brothers, Buford Goddard, of
Springfield and Douglas Goddard, of Overland Park, Kan. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Ben Schmidtke and Roscoe

Harding officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of
Clever.
Hanafin, Hazel Lee (Mynatt) 15 Jul 1913 - 24 Apr 2003
Hazel Lee Hanafin, 89, Republic, formerly of Clever, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday,
April 24, 2003 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 15,
1913 in Cedar County, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Daisy Mynatt. She was
united in marriage to Earl E. Hanafin on April 14, 1948. They lived in Kansas City
during their working years, then retired in Stockton. After Mr. Hanafin's death, October
25, 1979, Mrs. Hanafin moved to Clever. She is survived by a sister, Berta Barnes,
Stockton; three sisters-in-law, Betty Wright and husband George, Mary Lynn Hanafin,
and Virgie Hanafin, all of Clever; a brother-in-law, Donald Hanafin and wife Ruby,
Clever; a nephew, Bill Marshall, Pleasanton, CA; two nieces, Shirleen Kreps, Stockton,
and Gloria Casada and husband Bernard, Springfield; several great-nieces and nephews;
other relatives; and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2003 at
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. prior to service time. Springfield News-Leader, April 25,
2003.
Hanafin, James Richard “Dick” 16 Feb 1884 - 21 Dec 1970 CCR 24 Dec 1970 p3
[Note: Son of James & Martha Jane (Reed) Hanafin; married Bessie M. Wright 16 Aug
1889 - 23 Dec 1975]
Funeral services for J. R. “Dick” Hanafin, 86, a retired farmer, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Hurley High School auditorium with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Hanafin died
at 4:25 a.m. Monday at his home 3 1/2 miles northeast of Hurley after a long illness.
Surviving are his wife, Bessie M.; two daughters, Mrs. Logie Wright, Wichita, Kan. and
Mrs. Laova Curbow of the home; one grandchild and two great grandchildren.
Hanafin, Kenneth H. “Ken” 22 Apr 1920 - 19 Mar 1994
[Note: Son of Cloyd H. & Tishie (Jones) Hanafin; married first ?: married second Myrtle
(?) Bilyeu 23 Jan 1913 - 4 Aug 1990; married third Velma]
Kenneth “Ken” H. Hanafin, 73, Clever, died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday, March 19,
1994, following a long illness. He was born April 22, 1920 in Clever, Missouri to Cloyd
H. and Tishie (Jones) Hanafin. He was a retired maintenance man at Cox Medical Center,
a member of Eagles No. 3940, Aurora and past member of the Clever Lions Club. He is
survived by his wife, Velma; two sons and their wives, Jim and Donna, Nixa and John
and Kim of Clever; a step- son and his wife, Rev. Robert and Janie Allmon; a daughter
and her husband, Judy and Doug Forgey, Clever; 3 step-daughters, Jane and Vernell,
Aurora, Janice and Raymond, Billings and Judy and Jim, Clever; three brothers and their
wives, Ottis and Virgie, Leon and Mary, and Ruby and Donald all of Clever; 5
grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; Niece and nephews.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, March 21 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic,
with the Rev. Robert Allmon officiating. Burial with military rites was in the Mount
Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of

Southwest Missouri. {Stone County, {Mo} Republican March 21, 1994} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Hanafin, Linda Mae (Brooks) 1 Jan 1949 - 2 Nov 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of William & ? (?) Brooks; married Jim Hanafin]
Linda Mae Hanafin; 40, of Clever, died in her home last Thursday of an apparent
bleeding ulcer. She was a homemaker and member of the Hermitage Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jim; son Jared and daughter, Jennifer, all of the home;
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Williams Brooks, Pittsburg, Mo.; and a brother, Stephen, also
of Pittsburg. Services were Monday in Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev.
James Lee officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home of Clever.
Hanafin, Mary Lue Tishie (Fugitt) 4 May 1883 - 8 Apr 1950
Funeral services for Mary Lue Tishie Hanafin, 66, lifelong resident of Clever,
who died yesterday in her home, will be held at 2 p.m. today in Clever Christian Church
with the Rev. Karl Burkhardt officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near
Clever. Mrs. Hanafin was a member of Jamesville Christian Church. She is survived by
one son, Leonard Hanafin, of Rt. 1, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Raymond Perkins of
Clever; three brothers, Bud Fugitt of Clever, Ted Fugitt of Hurley, and Ernest Fugitt of
Watsonville, California; three sisters, Mrs. Julia Cloud of Springfield, Mrs. Hettie Coker,
of Republic, and Mrs. Ettie Snodgrass of Republic; and four grandchildren. (Contributed
by June Weaver)
Hanafin, Myrtle (?) Bilyeu 23 Jan 1913 - 4 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: married first ? Bilyeu; married second Kenneth H. Hanafin 22 Apr 1920 - 19 Mar
1994]
Myrtle Bilyeu Hanafin, 77, Springfield, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 1990, in Cox
Medical Center North, after a long illness. She was born Jan: 23, 1913, in Butler County,
Kan. She was a retired garment factory and hospital employee and attended the Brookline
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of the home; a daughter,
Patricia Wilson, and her husband, Donald, Aurora; three stepsons, Carl Gene Bilyeu,
Mesa Ariz., and Jim and John Hanafin, both of Clever; a step-daughter, Judy Forgey,
Clever; two grandchildren, Jane Madewell, Aurora, and Richard Wilson, Nixa; five stepgrandchildren, Jennifer, Jared, Johnna, Sarah and Jason Hanafin, Clever; six greatgrandsons, Michael, Matthew and Marcus Madewell, Aurora, and Jeremy, Jarrett and
Jordon Wilson, Nixa; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were Tuesday in
Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. John Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Clear
Creek Cemetery.
Hanafin, Ottis Paul “Opie” 6 Aug 1917 - 27 Feb 2002
Ottis Paul “Opie” Hanafin, 84, Clever, died at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, February 27,
2002, in Doctor’s Hospital, Springfield. He was born August 6, 1917, east of Union City,
Mo. to Cloyd and Tishie (Jones) Hanafin, one of eleven children. He graduated from
Clever High School and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1946, during
WW II. Ottis was saved and baptized in 1969 and was currently attending the Clever

United Methodist Church. He was united in marriage to Virgie Harris August 4, 1947.
They lived and raised their family on their farm south of Clever where they owned and
operated a dairy farm from 1946 until 1979 when he changed to stock cattle. He was
preceded in death by his parents and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by his
loving wife, Virgie; a son and wife, Dale and Kathi Hanafin; a daughter and husband,
Wilma and Jay V. Robinson; a brother and wife, Donald and Ruby Hanafin; and a sister
and husband, Betty and George Wright, all of Clever; four grandchildren, Kimberly
Cochran and husband, Chris, and Chris Robinson and wife, Carma, all of Clever, Valerie
Hanafin, Jefferson City, and Brad Hanafin and wife, Lori, Crane; and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever, with the Revs. Larry Winfree and Dennis Bowling officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. The Clever chapel will be
open at 11 a.m. today with visitation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The family requests memorials
be made to the Clever UMC Bldg Fund or Hurley Baptist Bldg Fund. Springfield NewsLeader, March 1, 2002.
Hancock, Alan Earl 3 Apr 1934 - 29 Mar 1999 CCH-N 7 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Clem & Rhoda Mae (Battenfield) Hancock; married Darlene]
Alan Earl Hancock, age 64, of Ozark, died Monday, March 29, 1999 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born April 3, 1934 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma,
and was the son of Clem and Rhoda Mae (Battenfield) Hancock. He served his country in
the U.S. Navy. Mr. Hancock retired from Ford Motor Company in January, 1974.
Survivors include: his wife, Darlene; three children and their spouses, David and Linda
Faye Hancock, Kansas City, Vicky and Joe Vernile, Manchester, New Hampshire, and
Richard and Christy Hancock, Nixa; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a
brother, John Hancock; four sisters, Lucille Keifer, Francis Calhoun, Margie Crosley, and
Garnett Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Lena Mae and
Maxine, and two brothers, Marion and Bill. Funeral services were 11 a.m., Friday, April
2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Hand, Anna (Graf) 1902 - 20 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Marie Graf both natives of Switzerland who are buried in
St. Peter’s]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Graf, 66-year-old former resident of Springfield
and Billings, who died Tuesday, Dec. 17, after suffering a heart attack, were at 3 p.m.
Friday in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Hand is survived by her husband, Raymond, of the
home in Los Angeles; two daughters, two sons and 10 grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs.
Frank Benad and Mrs. Tom Smith, both of Springfield, Mrs. Jess Denure, La Puente,
Calif., Mrs. Harry Sutter, Wakefield, Mich., and Mrs. V. L. Gardenhire, Diamond Bar,
Calif.; and two brothers, H. R. Graf, Springfield and Ernest Graf, Salina, Kan.
Handley, Bert 1917 - 12 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p9
Bert Handley, 42, Strafford, died Friday, June 12, in Barnes Hospital in St, Louis
after being in ill health the past five years. Handley who was employed as a lab
technician for MFA, was born in Competition and had lived in Strafford since 1947, He
was a member of the Strafford Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, Lions Club and Fire

Department. Survivors include his wife, Jane, one son, Donnie and one daughter, Janet,
all of the home; his father A., Hadley, Competition; one brother, Earl,. Lebanon; four
sisters, Mrs. Delphia Tyre, Lebanon, Mrs. Ruby Mayberry, Ozark, Mrs. Sally Patterson,
Springfield and Mrs. Nadine Massey, Competition. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Stanton Patterson at the Klinger Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial was in the
Danforth Cemetery near Strafford under direction of Klinger.
Handley, Mae T. (Jones) 8 Oct 1894 - 24 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary Jones]
Mrs. Mae T. Handley, 78, Sparta, died at 5:05 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Handley was a member of the Sparta
Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two brothers, Cecil Jones, Garrison and Earl
Jones, Banning, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Gilland and Miss Ina Jones, both of Sparta.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Garrison Union Church with the Rev.
Jesse Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Garrison Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
AND
Handley, Mae T.(Jones) 8 Oct 1894 - 24 Oct 1972 OH 2 Nov 1972 p8
SPARTA - Funeral services for Mrs. Mae T. Handley, 78, of Sparta, were held at
2 p.m. last Friday in the Garrison Union Church with the Rev. Jesse Phillips officiating.
Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Handley died
at 5:05 a.m. last Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness.
Handy, Ada (Stone) 16 Jul 1897 - 31 Aug 1968
CCR 5 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Edward and Mary Isabelle (McHaffie) Stone; married Marshall
D. Handy 17 Feb 1895 - 19 Nov 1950]
Mrs. Ada Handy, 71, of Springfield, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital, where she had been a patient three days. Mrs. Handy, who had moved
to Springfield in 1953, was a former longtime resident of Lindenlure in Christian County.
She was a widow of Marshall D. Handy who died in 1950. Survivors include a son, Dee,
Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Morris of the home, Mrs. Irene Thompson, Springfield
and Mrs. Wanese Mefford, Davis, Calif.; a brother, Dan Stone, Route 1, Rogersville; a
sister, Mrs. Etta Hedgpeth, Springfield; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev.
Francis Bishop officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Handy, Clifford J. 15 Jun 1906 - 9 Apr 1989 NN-13 Apr 1989
[Note: John E. & Mary Catherine (Melton) Handy; married Trevo L. Hanks 15 Mar
1909 - 23 May 1994]
Services for Clifford J. Handy, 82, Highlandville, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
April 11 in Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of
Ozark. Mr. Handy, a farmer and stockman died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 9 in his home
after a long illness.
Handy, Eleanor E. 26 Mar 1917 - 18 Oct 1992 OH 28 Oct 1992
[Note: married Steve Handy]

Eleanor E. Handy, 75, Schaumburg, Ill., formerly of Ozark, died Sunday, Oct. 18,
at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Village, Ill. She was preceded in death by her
husband Steve. Survivors include a son, Richard Handy; two daughters, Arlene Balousek
and Millie O'Brien; one sister, Jean Wejernowski and 10 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Schaumberg, Ill.
Handy, Elizabeth M. “Lizzie” (McCauley) May 1882 - 7 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov
1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of David James & Mary Jane (Wood) McCauley; married Martin L.
Handy 24 Nov 1883 - 19 Aug 1970]
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Handy, 84, a lifelong Christian county resident, died at 10:20
p.m. Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness. She was a longtime
Highlandville resident. Mrs. Handy is survived by her husband, Martin L. Handy; and
three brothers, Frank McCalley, Springfield, Fred, Highlandville and Joe, Denver, Colo.
Funeral services for Mrs. Handy were at 2 p.m. today in Adams-Lakin Chapel with the
Rev., Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Handy, Hugh Dee 7 Oct 1925 - 13 Mar 1990 OH 19 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Marshall & Ada Handy; married 5 Sep 1947 Leola Keltner]
Hugh Dee Handy, 64, Nixa, died at 11:40 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1990 in his
home. He was born Oct. 7, 1925 in Linden to Marshall and Ada Handy. On Sept. 5, 1947,
he married Leola Keltner. He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by one
sister, Irene Thompson. Survivors include his wife, Leola, of the home; two sisters, Mary
Morris, Springfield, and Wanese Mefford, Sparta; two nieces, Glenda Moody,
Highlandville, and Ann Carnahan, Allamont, Kan.; and two nephews, Steve Mefford,
Branson, and Terry Mefford, Memphis, Tenn. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Handy, L. Joe 7 Jan 1931 - 14 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Joe Handy, 69 of Ozark, died at 8:10 a,m, Thursday, December 14, 2000 from an
apparent heart attack. He was born January 7, 1931 to Leslie and Edith Handy in Ozark,
and had lived most of his life there. Joe was a devoted husband and a loving father who
enjoyed spending time with family especially on holidays. He was a dedicated truck
driver enjoying his work with Nick's Transport where he was still employed part-time.
Joe was a member of Ozark Christian Church. Preceding him in death were his mother
and an infant brother. Survivors include: His wife of 52 years, Mina; four daughters,
Phyllis Atkinson, Cris McPherson, Cindy Robbinson , and Lisa Yates, a11 of Ozark;
seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his father, and a sister, Leora Abbott; and
many other relatives and friends. A funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
December 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial
was at Selmore Cemetery.
Handy, Leola Marie (Keltner) 7 Oct 1930 - 10 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Marion Lee & Lola Mae (Sinor) Keltner; married 5 Sep 1947 Hugh
Dee Handy 7 Oct 1925 - 6 Apr 1990]

Leola Marie Handy, age 69, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born October 7, 1930 in Nixa and was
the daughter of Marion Lee Keltner and Lola Mae (Sinor) Keltner. On September 5, 1947
she and Hugh Dee Handy were married. Survivors include: a sister, Sue Perkins, Nixa; a
brother, Dale Keltner and his wife Barbara, Strafford; two nephews, Kent Keltner and his
wife Marcella, Galena; Evan "Buck" Keltner and his wife Carol; two nieces, Kipp
Keltner Dyer and her husband Ron, Drumright, Oklahoma; and Lori Perkins Hearod and
her husband Mike, Florrisant; four great nephews and two great nieces. Her husband
preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a niece
Suzette Perkins. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday May 13 in Payne Cemetery,
north of Nixa, with Reverend Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa Visitation was Friday in the funeral home.
Handy, Leslie 1903 - 23 Dec 2004 SN-L 26 Dec 2005
Mr. Leslie A. Handy, age 101, of Crane, died on Thursday. A graveside funeral
will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Handy, Marshall D. 17 Feb 1895 - 22 Nov 1950 CCR 23 Nov 1950
[Note: Son of Thomas & Mary Handy; married 4 Oct 1916 Ada Stone; death date on obit
differs from tombstone]
Marshall D. Handy, 55, of Route 2 Rogersville, died Sunday, November 19, at his
home at Linden, after an illness of twelve years. Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon at Linden Chapel. The Rev. Mr. Bishop officiated at the service. Burial was in
the Linden Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Handy was born
in Rice County, KS., February 17, 1895, the son of Thomas and Mary Handy. He came to
this community as a child. He was united in marriage to Ada Stone on October 4, 1916.
To them four children were born. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ada Handy; one son,
Hugh Dee of Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Williemien Morris and Mrs. Irene Thompson of
Springfield and Mrs. Wanese Mefford of Bellflower, CA; one sister, Mrs. Verna Markell
of Republic, and by three grandchildren.
Handy, Martin L. 24 Nov 1883 - 19 Aug 1970 CCR 27 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Son of J. H. & Nancy (?) Handy; married Elizabeth M. “Lizzie” McCauley May
1882 - 7 Nov 1966]
Martin L. Handy, 86, a lifelong resident of Highlandville and Ozark, died at 3
p.m. Wednesday in the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. A veteran
of World War I, Mr. Handy was a retired farmer and member of the Highlandville Baptist
Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Adams Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
Handy, Roger Raymond 18 December 1900 - 6 Feb 1956
CCR 16 Feb 1956 p4
Roger Raymond Handy, 55, of 11356 East Fifteenth, Independence, Mo. died
Monday morning, February 6 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City. He suffered a heart
attack while at work. Mr. Handy was born in Ozark, Mo. December 15, 1900, the eldest

son of Susan M. and Albert D. Handy. He had been a resident of Jackson County 40
years. Mr. Handy served three years in the Army during World War II. Funeral services
were held at 10:30 Thursday morning, February 9, at the George C. Carson and Sons
Chapel, Winner Road at Fuller, Independence. Rev. William O. Poe officiated and music
was provided by Miss Cammie Johnston organist and Mr. Edward Woodrell soloist;
Selections included “My Rosary”, “Bells of St. Mary’s” and “In the Garden” Bearers
were employees if the Spangler Printing Company where the deceased was a foreman.
Interment was in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mildred Handy of the
home; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Woodall, Independence, a son, Rogers, Jr. of Topeka; four
grandchildren; a brother, Maurice E. Handy, Cleveland, Ohio; an uncle, Martin Handy of
Highlandville.
Handy, Susan M. (Reed)
22 Feb 1881 - 24 Nov 1954 CCR 25 Nov 1954 p1
[note: dau of William Joshua & Mary (Crownover) Reed & wife of Albert Handy]
[note: Reed family records and censuses give Mary (Crownover) Reed’s birthdate as
1838 - tombstone in Monger Cemetery likely misread as 1828]
Ozark relatives received word Tuesday of the death of Mrs. Susie Handy, 73, at a
Kansas City Rest Home where she had lived the past five years. She recently suffered a
broken hip in a fall. A native of Sparta, she had lived in Kansas City since 1909.
Survivors include two sons, Roger of Independence, Mo and Maurice of Augusta, Ga.
and a sister, Miss Mary Reed of Galloway. Arrangements for the funeral, which will be in
Kansas City, are incomplete.
AND
Handy, Susan M. (Reed)
22 Feb 1881 - 24 Nov 1954
CCR 9 Dec 1954 p5
Mrs. Susan M. (Reed) Handy died on November 24, 1954 at the Simpson Nursing
Home, Kansas City, Mo; where she has been a patient for the past five years. She had
lived in Kansas City since 1909. Mrs. Handy was born in Christian County near Sparta,
Missouri on February 22, 1881, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William “Billy” Reed. In
August of 18899, she was married to Albert D. Handy of Ozark, Missouri and to this
union five children were born. He is survived by two sons, Roger R. Handy,
Independence, Mo and Maurice E. Handy, Cleveland,. Ohio; four grandchildren, Susan
and Carol Handy, Jack Handy, Jr. and Roger Handy, Jr. and one great grandson, Roger
Kenneth Handy; one sister, Miss Mary Reed of Galloway, Mo; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Final rites were held Friday, November 26, at the Mrs. C. L. Forster
Chapel, 9th at Brooklyn, Kansas City, Mo. The Rev. J. C. Schull, officiated and music
was provided by Kathryn Alton Depher and Mrs. W. R. Snodgrass. Interment was in
Forest Hill Cemetery. Bearers were Kenneth Cade, Dan Sommers, Anthony Staltari,
James Keller, Stan Woodhall and Dewey Day. Mr. Day is the deceased’s great nephew.
Haney, Thrita Anne (Lawler) 12 Oct 1939 - 11 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Thrita Anne Lawler Haney, age 61, and resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed
away at the family home on Monday, December 11, 2000. Mrs. Haney was born on
October 12, 1939 in Wheeling, MO., and was the daughter of I.F. and Julia (Regan)
Lawler. She married Charles (Chuck) Haney at the Leopolis Catholic Church on October
17, 1959. She was a homemaker, and a member of the St. Columbans Catholic Church,
and of the Hedrick Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary, and was a volunteer for the Meals

on Wheels program, all of Chillicothe, MO. She is survived by her husband, a son, Kevin
C. Haney; a daughter Kathy Lynn Carlton, both of Chillicothe; one sister, Mary Frances
Hallissy of Liberty, Mo.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents, one brother, John Lawler, and one sister, Jean Lawler, preceded Mrs. Haney in
death. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on December 14, 2000 at the St. Columbans
Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Burial was held in the Cemetery in Wheeling, Mo. The
family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Bishop Hogan School c/o
Lindley Funeral Home, P. O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Mo. 64601. The Lindley Funeral
Home handled the funeral arrangements.
Handy, Trevo L. (Hanks) 15 Mar 1909 - 23 May 1994 OH 1 Jun 1994
[Note: Daughter of Emery and Doll Hanks; married Clifford J. Handy]
Trevo L. Handy, 85, Highlandville, died Monday, May 23, 1994 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born March 15, 1909 in Christian County and was the
daughter of Emery and Doll Hanks. She lived in Washington State for several years, and
spent most of her life in Christian County. She was an active member of Highlandville
First Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Handy retired from Fasco Industries. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Clifford J. Handy in 1989; her parents; and a
granddaughter, Linda Kay Harrell. Survivors include a son and his wife, Ray and Carole
Handy, Ozark; a sister, Corene Young, Ozark; a granddaughter, Sandra Sue Craig,
Springfield; six great-grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Thursday, May 26, in Adams Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gary Stewart officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Hankins, Carl, Cpl. 18 Apr 1923 - 18 Sep 1945 CCR 2 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of S. D. & Ruthie Mildred “Millie” Hankins; married Betty Boyd]
Corporal Carl Hankins, Tech 5th Grade, son of S.D. and Millie Hankins, was born
April 18, 1923, at Protem, Missouri, and departed this life on Sept. 18, 1945 at the age of
22 years and five months. He lived at Protem until he moved with his parents to
Bradleyville, Missouri, in 1930. He made this his home until he entered the U.S. Army in
1943. For two years he served his country overseas as a truck driver in England, France,
Belgium and Germany. On the morning of Sept. 18, 1945, he was killed in a train
accident near Antwerp, Belgium. In 1942 he was united in marriage to Betty Boyd and to
this union was born one daughter, Carletta. He is survived by his wife and daughter; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.D. Hankins; four sisters, Mrs. Lula Marier, Mrs. Taney Irby, and
Mrs. Vesta Chandler, of Springfield, and Mrs. Jane Shaw of Wichita, Kan.; four brothers,
Lloyd Hankins of Reuter, Mo., Edd and Dee Hankins of Garrison and Virgil Hankins of
Garrison and Virgil Hankins of Bradleyville; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral
services were held Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. in the Johnson school, one mile east of
Kissee Mills, with the Rev. Harold Hurst of Ozark officiating. Burial was made in the
Johnson cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Graveside services were conducted by the VFW.
Hankins, John Kevin 3 Jun 1965 - 3 Jun 1965 CCR 10 Jun 1965 p1
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Hankins, Chadwick. did not survive birth
at 12:28 p.m. Thursday in Burge Protestant Hospital, Springfield. Survivors other than
the parents include a brother, Stephen of the home; a sister, Debra Lynn also of the home’

maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ermel Finney, Chadwick; two maternal great
grandmothers, Mrs. Ed Finney, Chadwick and Mrs. Phoebe Marlin, Bruner; and the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bee Hankins, Springfield. Graveside services were
in Chadwick Cemetery. The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated and burial was under
direction of Harris.
Hankins, Michael Allen
10 Mar 1964 - 12 Mar 1964 CCR 19 May 1964 p1
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Hankins of Chadwick died at 2 a.m.
Thursday March 12, in Burge-Protestant Hospital, two days after birth. Other survivors
include one brother, Steven, and one sister, Lynn, both of the home; the paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Hankins, Ozark; and maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Emil Finney, Chadwick. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chadwick
Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Hankins, Ruthie Mildred 1982 - 19 Jul 1948 CCR 22 Jul 1948
[Note: married S. D. Hankins]
Mrs. Ruthie Mildred Hankins, 66, passed away at her home near Bradleyville,
Mo., on July 19, 1948. Services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Johnson church near
Kissee Mills with burial in the Johnson cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Chadwick. Mrs. Hankins is survived by her husband, S.D. Hankins; four
daughters, Mrs. Lula Marler and Mrs. Vesta Chandler of Springfield, Mrs. Jane Shaw and
Mrs. Taney Irby of Wichita, Kans.; four sons, Lloyd of Reuter, Mo., Ed and Dee of
Garrison and Virgil of the home; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. One son,
Cpl. Hilman Carl Hankins with the U.S. Army, preceded her in death.
Hanks, Albert Scott, Rev. 22 Mar 1868 - 26 Jan 1954 CCR 28 Jan 1954 p1
The Reverend Albert Scott Hanks, 85, for more than half a century a Baptist
minister to Ozarks churches died at 10:25 Tuesday night at the home of his son, Claude at
Selmore, four miles south of Ozark. Reverend Hanks had held pastorates in Christian,
Webster, Greene, Douglas, Stone and Taney Counties during his long career, and was an
active minister until ill health forced his retirement six years ago. His home at Selmore
was destroyed by fire last November 28, and he and Mrs. Hanks had since some their
home with his son, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hanks, nearby. Reverend Hanks was born in
Christian County on March 22, 1868, the son of one of Southwest Missouri’s pioneer
preachers, Reverend and Mrs. Thomas Hanks. He was converted at the age of 15. In
1890, he was married to Boyd Elizabeth Woods who preceded him in death as did two
daughters, Mrs. Ora Collins and Ora Ann Hanks and two sons, Otis and Elzla. In 1927,
he was married to Mary J. Lee, who survived him. Other survivors include a son, Claude;
three stepdaughters, Mrs. Ray Morris of Cedar Gap, Mrs. J. H. Collins of Springfield and
Mrs. Ann Killian of St. Louis; one step-son, John Lee of Kansas City; a sister, Mrs.
Tolitha Garrison of Sparta; ten grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, other relatives and
a multitude of friends. Funeral services were held at 1:30 Thursday afternoon at Selmore
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Oscar Pigg of Tulsa officiating. Pallbearers were Clyde,
Emery, Tom and Pearl Hanks and Tom and Clarence Garrison. A large group of Baptist
ministers in attendance were honorary pallbearers. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.

Hanks, Angela Mary 1949 - 30 Aug 1971 CCR 3 Sep 1971 p8
Funeral services for Miss Angela Mary Hanks, 22, of Springfield were at 4 p.m.
Tuesday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Burial was in
Rivermonte Cemetery. Miss Hanks died at 4 p.m. Sunday in Mercy Villa after a long
illness. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Dorrel T. Hanks, of the home; three brothers, Chris and Kevin, both of Springfield,
and Tom, St. Paul, Minn.; her maternal grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Bruce C. Maples,
Ozark; and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Floyd J. Hanks, Ozark.
Hanks, Blanche (Shelton) 7 Jan 1901 - 26 Dec 1989 OH 28 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Rose E. (Cash) Shelton; married 29 Apr 1922 Loyal J.
Hanks 20 Dec 1898 - 3 Jul 1966]
Blanche Hanks, 88, died in her home Tuesday morning following a long illness.
Born Jan. 7, 1901 near Rogersville, she was a long-time Ozark area resident. She was
employed as a salesperson for the A.D. Roper department store in Ozark for 23 years and
a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. She is survived by two daughters, Nell
Miller, Ozark; and Roselyn Carpenter, Springfield; three granddaughters, Deanna
Murray, Mesa, Ariz., Terri Brown, St. Louis, and Connie Hoskins, Ozark; 10 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Loyal J. Hanks; a daughter, Betty Hanks; and a granddaughter, Cheryl
Anderson. Services will be announced by Adams Funeral Home, with David Howard
officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Hanks, Claude Fred 4 Sep 1900 - 24 Jan 1991 NN-E 31 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Albert Scott & Boyd Elizabeth (Woods) Hanks; married Muriel Cowden
Collins 16 Mar 1902 - 27 May 1996]
Claude F. Hanks, 40, died Thursday, Jan. 24, 1991, in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Born Sept. 4, 1900, at Pembina, he had lived in the Selmore Community since
1910. On May 15, 1920, he married Muriel Cowden Collins. Hanks was a member of the
Selmore Baptist Church. He was active in the automobile business from 1923 until his
retirement in 1968. He co-owned and operated Hanks and Skaggs Motor Co. in Ozark for
many years. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Muriel, seven children, Eloise Baird,
Margie Stewart, Billy Hanks, and his wife, Ruth Ann, all of Ozark, Jane Sears, and her
husband, Clay, Branson, Dorothy Collins, and her husband, Russell, Ann Arbor, Mich.,
Glenna Frazier, and her husband, Larry, Branson, Dennis Hanks, and his wife, Patsy,
Ozark; 22 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and eight greatgreat-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Albert and
Elizabeth Hanks; an infant daughter, Muriel; two sisters and two brothers. The funeral
was Sunday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Daniels and Dr. Emery
Elmore officiating. Harold Wiggs sang "Amazing Grace" and ."Precious Moments."
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Selmore
Baptist Church or the Selmore Christian Church.
Hanks, Clyde Justin 21 Nov 1888 - 13 Oct 1954 CCR 14 Oct 1954 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Minerva Ann (Page) Hanks; married Lou Forgey 6 Jul 1892 23 Aug 1966]

Clyde J. Hanks, 65, for many years a prominent Ozark merchant and automobile
dealer, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his home, 855 Weaver, Springfield,
where he was making apparently satisfactory recovery from recent surgery in St. Louis.
A native of the Ozark community, Mr. Hanks was long active in business here, first as
manager for the Bingham Hardware Co. and later as Chevrolet dealer. The past few
years, he has been in semi-retirement, having moved to Springfield where he engaged in
real estate transactions. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church, Springfield, and
of Friend Lodge, A. F. and A. M., Ozark. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Lou Hanks; a son,
Truman of Springfield; three brothers, Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield, Loyal Hanks and
Emery Hanks , both of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. E. L. Payne of Ozark; two grandchildren;
numerous other relatives in the Ozark community and a multitude of friends. Funeral
services are to be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral
Home in Ozark, Rev. Harold Hurst of the First Baptist Church, Ozark, and Rev. Richard
Wallace of the Temple Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will be in the Selmore
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
AND
Hanks, Clyde Justin 21 Nov 1888 - 13 Oct 1954 CCR 21 Oct 1954 p5
Clyde Justin Hanks was born November 21, 1888 and passed on to his eternal
reward from his home in Springfield, Mo. on October 13. 1954 at the age of 65 years, 10
months and 23 days. He was the son of Thomas J. and Minerva Ann Hanks. He
professed faith in Christ as his personal savior early in life and united with the prospect
Baptist Church, later moving his membership to the Ozark Baptist Church, then to the
Temple Baptist Church in Springfield Clyde, as he was always known to his friend, spent
most of his active life in business in and around Ozark, Mo. He was united in marriage to
Miss Lou Forgey on August 17, 1912, and to this union two children were born. The little
daughter, Rosalie, was called away at the early age of two years. Clyde was a good
citizen, honest, upright and industrious, very sympathetic with those who were in sorrow.
Always he found it possible to leave his business to sing in funeral services and to assist
his friends in many ways. He leaves to mourn his going his devoted companion, Mrs.
Lou Hanks; a son Truman, daughter-in-law, Cecile; two grandchildren, Michael Riley
and Linda Lou Hanks; one sister, Mr. Nola Payne; three brothers, Emery, Floyd and
Loyal Hanks, many other relatives and a host of friends Through his serious illness of
recent months, he has spoken often of his readiness to meet his make for which he was so
thankful. “Blessed be the dead who die in the Lord.” Funeral services were conducted
October 15 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Harold Hurst, with
burial in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home with
Masonic rites at the grave. -- Contributed
Hanks, Dorrel Thomas 8 Mar 1918 - 1 Nov 2004 SN-L 3 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Floyd J. & Mary (Melton) Hanks; married 6 Apr 1940 June Lee Maples 28
Aug 1919 - 11 Oct 2001]
Dorrel T. Hanks, age 86, of Springfield, passed away in his home, Monday, Nov.
1, 2004. He was born March 8, 1918, in the Selmore community, the son of Floyd J. and
Mary (Melton) Hanks. On April 6, 1940, he and June Lee Maples were united in
marriage. He served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. Dorrel and June
were almost inseparable during their sixty-one years of marriage before her death in

2001. Their daughter, Angela was born with Cerebral Palsy. Dorrel and June were
instrumental in starting United Cerebral Palsy of Central Missouri, with Dorrel serving as
the first president of the organization, and eventually serving as vice-president of the
National Cerebral Palsy organization. Dorrel was a member of United #5 Masonic Lodge
in Springfield, and Abou Ben Adhem Temple. He was also a member of Elk Lodge #409.
During his career as a Realtor, Mr. Hanks was known as the Father of Springfield
Realtors. He served as president of the Springfield Board of Realtors and president of the
Springfield Multilist Service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Mr.
Hanks was known to never have a problem he could not work out. He never met a person
he did not like, and most wanted to "be good to people and be a good quail shot".
Survivors include his son, Dorrel Thomas Hanks Jr. of Waco, Texas, and his wife Carole
and children Kirsten and Thomas; his son, Chris Julian Hanks of Springfield, and his
children Kristy, Shannon, Chad, and Shane; and his son Kevin Sean Hanks of
Rogersville, and his wife Kathy and children Michael, Krystle, and Cassidy; a brother,
Ray Dean and Mary Helen Hanks, Springfield; two sisters, Florene Thompson and
Kathleen McCord; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; his
daughter, Angela; a brother, Bill G. Hanks; a sister-in-law, Betty Hanks; and a nephew,
Gary Caughron. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at First Baptist
Church of Ozark. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with
military honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with a Masonic Service at 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First
Baptist Church of Ozark, or the Developmental Center of the Ozarks.
AND
Hanks, Dorrel Thomas 8 Mar 1918 - 1 Nov 2004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004
Dorrel T. Hanks, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Nov. 1, 2004. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Services are Saturday at
10 a.m. in First Baptist Church, Ozark.
Hanks, Emery J. 8 Feb 1885 - 4 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Minerva Ann (Page) Hanks; married first Dovie Allace
Woods 7 Nov 1886 - 24 Dec 1950; married second Lena Rivers (McConnell) Bain 14 Jan
1890 - 14 Sep 1962]
Emery J. Hanks, 83, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 2:40 a.m. Saturday in the
Missouri State Sanatorium at Mt. Vernon, He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church.
He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Trevo Handy, Highlandville and Mrs. Corene
Young, Ozark; three step-sons, Ward Bain, Baxter Springs, Kan.; John Bain, Ozark and
Frank Bain, Chicago; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mable Ecklund, Swartz Creek, Mich. and
Mrs. Evelyn Weeks, state of California; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and
four great great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev. V. L.. Stanley officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Hanks, Emily Allen 17 Mar 1884 - 21 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: married Charles B. Hanks 2 Jun 1878 - 30 Aug 1942]
Mrs. Emily Allen Hanks, 95, St. Louis, formerly of Ozark, died at 1 a.m. April 21
in a St. Louis nursing home after a long illness. She was a member of the Baptist Church

in Batesville, Ark. Survivors include one son, Stanley Hanks, Ladue; three daughters,
Beulah Gailey, Los Angeles, Mrs. Helen Owens, St. Charles, Miss Lillian Hanks,
Overland; eight grandchildren and 13 grandchildren. Services were held Monday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Bruce Maples officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Hanks, Finis (Ford) 3 Oct 1889 - 5 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of Jesse D. & Minta (Nix) Ford; married George H. "Tom" Hanks 11
Jan 1882 - 15 Apr 1967]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Finis Hanks, 87, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Mrs. Hanks Died at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday in Fremont Manor, Springfield after a long
illness. She was a lifelong Christian County resident and was a member of Prospect
Baptist Church east of here. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Muriel Fulton, Ozark;
two step-daughters, Mrs. Velma Hannah, Albuquerque, N. M. and Mrs. Alta Kissee,
Ozark; two grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Hanks, Floyd J., Rev. 27 Jan 1897 - 23 Apr 1961 CCR 27 Apr 1961 p9
[Note: Son of Thomas & Minerva (Page) Hanks; married Mary M. Melton]
Funeral services for the Rev. Floyd J. Hanks, 64, of Springfield, who died Sunday
morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a lengthy illness, were held Tuesday
afternoon in Immanuel Baptist Church, Springfield, of which he was a pastor for 14
years. The Rev. Oscar Pigg and the Rev. E. L. Brock officiated, and graveside services
were at Selmore Cemetery under direction of Rainey of Springfield. Rev. Hanks retired
from active ministry four years ago because of ill heath. He was the son of “Uncle
Tommy: Hanks, pioneer Christian County minister and Circuit rider, who was widely
known throughout the Ozarks area. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Hanks, of the
home at 1215 West Walnut Street, Springfield; three sons, Dorrel T. Hanks, Bill G.
Hanks and Ray Dean Hanks, all of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Skidmore
of Springfield and Mrs. Floryne Thompson of El Reno, Okla; two brothers, Emery Hanks
and Loyal Hanks and a sister, Mrs. Nola Payne, all of Ozark; 14 grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Hanks, George Thomas “Tom” 11 Jan 1882 - 15 Apr 1967 CCR 20 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John L. & Sarah E. (Day) Hanks; married Finis Ford 3 Oct 1889 - 5 Jan
1977]
Funeral services for G. T. “Tom” Hanks, 85, a retired farmer and stockman and
lifelong resident of the Ozark community who died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark
with the Rev. Allen Harrison and the Rev. Omer O. Ruark officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery. Survivors of Mr. Hanks, a member of Prospect Baptist Church are his
wife, Finis; three daughters, Mrs. Alta Kissee, Ozark, Mrs. Velma Hannah, Albuquerque,
N. M. and Mrs. Murial Fulton, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Iza Beamon, Ozark; two
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Hanks, June Lee (Maples) 28 Aug 1919 - 11 Oct 2001

CCH-N 24 Oct 2001

[Note: married Dorrell Thomas Hanks 8 Mar 1918 - 1 Nov 2004]
June Lee Hanks passed away Thursday morning of Oct. 11, 2001. June is
survived by her loving husband, Dorrel T. Hanks; by her son Dorrel Thomas Hanks, Jr.,
of Waco, Texas, and his wife Carole and children Kirsten and Thomas; by her son, Chris
Julian Hanks of Springfield, and his children Kristy, Shannon, Chad, and Shane; and by
her son, Kevin Sean Hanks, also of Springfield, and his wife Kathy and children Michael,
Krystle, and Cassidy. June was a wonderful grandmother to her nine grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Jewel Treadway and Glen Barron, preceded June in
death, as did a brother, Bill Maples, and a beloved daughter, Angela “Our Angel” Hanks.
June and her husband Dorrel were married for sixty-one years. Their only daughter,
Angela, was born with Cerebral Palsy; June and Dorrel did a great deal to support other
parents struggling with the situation of their children’s suffering from a disease that was
then a medical mystery. Dorrel became active in the development of the United Cerebral
Palsy Association, eventually becoming National Vice President; June took a ministry
upon herself to teach children suffering from Cerebral Palsy in the Springfield area. This
was a longtime contribution that she made to her community. Funeral services were
Tuesday, Oct. 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating in
Rivermonte Cemetery, Springfield.
Hanks, Lenna Rivers (McConnell) Bain 14 Jan 1890 - 14 Sep 1962 CCR 20 Sep 1962
p1
[Note: Daughter of William J. and Francis M. I. McConnell; married first Walter Bain;
married second Emery Hanks]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lenna Hanks, 72, of Route 1, Ozark who died Friday,
Sept 14, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient seven weeks,
were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Ivan Coyle and
the Rev. Omer Ruark officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of
Harris. She was a resident of the Ozark community most of her life and a member of the
Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Emery J. Hanks; four sons, C.
E. Bain of Webster Groves, Ward Bain of Baxter Springs, Kan., John Bain of Ozark and
Frank Bain of Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Ecklund and Mrs. Dorothy Burgess
of Swartz Creek, Mich.; and Mrs. Evelyn Weeks of Hinsdale, Ill.; eight grandchildren;
two step-daughters, Mrs. Trevo Handy of Bremerton, Wash, and Mrs. Corene Young of
Ozark; two step-grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.
Hanks, Lou E. (Forgey) 6 Jul 1892 - 23 Aug 1966 CCR 25 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of William C. & Agnes Opal (Potter) Forgey; married Clyde J. Hanks
21 Nov 1888 - 13 Oct 1954]
Mrs. Lou E. Hanks, 74 of 855 South Weaver, Springfield, died in Baptist Hospital
there at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hanks was the widow of
Clyde Hanks, longtime Automobile dealer and furniture store operator here. She moved
to Springfield shortly after his retirement in 1947, where she was a member of Temple
Baptist Church. Mrs. Hanks is survived by one son, Truman, 2262 Bancroft, Springfield;
one sister, Mrs. Allen Stone, Columbus, Kan; two brothers, W. C. Forgey, Ozark and
Homer Forgey, Washington, D. C.; two grandchildren and one great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Cecil P.
Logan officiating. Burial will be in the Selmore Cemetery near Ozark.
Hanks, Loyal J. 20 Dec 1898 - 3 Jul 1966 CCR 7 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Minerva Ann (Page) Hanks; married Lola Blanche Shelton 7
Jan 1901 - Dec 1989]
Loyal J. Hanks,. 67, Ozark, died at 3 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield where he had been a patient two weeks, He was a longtime employee of
Anderson Hardware in Ozark and a member of the First Baptist Church. He had lived in
Christian County all his life. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; two daughters, Mrs.
Rosalyn Gibbons, Springfield, and Mrs. Neil Jean Miller, Ozark; a brother, Emery Hanks,
Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Nola Payne, Ozark; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here, with the Rev.
Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery.
Hanks, Mary Jane (Proctor) Lee 1880 - 21 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert S. Hanks, 79, who died Monday afternoon at her
home at Cedar Gap, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Bergman-Miller Chapel at
Seymour, with Rev.. L. E. Stapp officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Survivors include a son, John C. Lee of Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Collins
of Springfield, Mrs. Abbie Morris of Cedar Gap and Mrs. Ann Killian of St. Louis; a
stepson, Claude Hanks of Ozark; six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Hanks, Muriel Cowden (Collins) 16 Mar 1902 - 27 May 1996 CCH-N 1 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Lincoln "Bud" & Sarah Ellen "Ella" (Smith) Collins; married
15 May 1920 Claude Fred Hanks 4 Sep 1900 - 24 Jan 1991]
Muriel Collins Hanks, 94, of Ozark, died Monday, May 27, 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born March 16, 1902, on the Collins
Family Farm. She lived in the Selmore community for her entire life. She was an active
member of the Selmore Christian Church, and enjoyed the weekly quilting activity for
many years. On May 15, 1920, she married Claude F Hanks. They celebrated their 70th
anniversary before his death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by: her parents, J.L.
and Ellen Collins; an infant daughter, Muriel Nadine; a daughter, Margie Stewart; and a
brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Minnie Collins. Survivors include: six children,
Eloise Baird, Bill J. Hanks and wife Ruth Ann, Dennis Hanks and wife, Patsy, all of
Ozark, Glenna Frazier and husband, Larry, and Jane Sears and husband, Clay, all of
Branson, and Dorothy Collins and husband, Russell, Ann Arbor, Mich.; twenty-two
grandchildren; thirty-eight great-grandchildren; eleven great-great-grandchildren and two
step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday May 30, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Dr. Emory Elmore and Dr. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore Christian Church.
Hanks, Ray Dean 14 Jul 1930 - 28 Aug 2005 SN-L 30 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Floyd J. and Mary M. (Melton) Hanks ; married 12 Nov 1950 Mary
Fieldson]

Ray Dean Hanks, 75, of Springfield, was born on July 14, 1930, in Newburg,
Mo., the son of Floyd J. and Mary M. (Melton) Hanks and passed away at his home on
Sunday, August 28, 2005. On November 12, 1950, Ray was united in marriage with
Mary Fieldson and to this union one daughter was born. Ray served his country during
the Korean War and was honorably discharged on December 18, 1951. For many years,
Ray owned Hank's Brothers DX and Gulf Service Stations. During his free time, he loved
hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and kidding. Ray was a member of the Masonic
Lodge, United #5, and a member of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E., 409. He followed the
Baptist faith. Survivors include his daughter, Dana Hanks of Springfield; two sisters,
Florine Thompson of El Reno, Okla., and Kathlene McCord of Springfield; a very special
friend, Mary Hanks of Springfield; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and Dorrel Hanks; a
niece, Mary Angela Hanks; and a nephew, Gary Caughron. Graveside funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, 2005, in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive visitors from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
Service at Rivermonte. Online personal condolences may be made at
www.tshfuneralservice.com
Hanks, Sarah Frances (Ruffin) Woods 24 May 1867 - 10 May 1949 CCR 19 May 1949
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Matilda (Guering) Ruffin; married 3 Dec 1888 Franz Siegle
“Siggie” Woods 6 Nov 1861 - 1897; married 28 Sep 1916 Thomas J. Hanks 16 Feb 1862
- 9 Oct 1923]
Sarah Frances Ruffin was born May 24, 1867, near Pembina in Christian county,
Missouri, and died May 10, 1949, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emery Hanks, Rt. 1,
Ozark, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 16 days. In 1883 she was married to Seigel
Woods and to this union were born five children. In 1917 she was married to Rev.
Thomas Hanks, who preceded her in death in 1923. She was converted in girlhood and
united with the Smyrna Baptist church, later moving her membership to the Selmore
Baptist church. She is survived by three sons, Elmer and Earnest Woods of Rogersville
and B.M. Woods of Kansas City; one daughter, Mrs. Emery Hanks; one sister, Mrs. F.E.
Wall of Springfield; five stepchildren, Emery and Loyal Hanks and Mrs. Nola Payne of
Ozark, and Clyde and Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Funeral services were held Thursday,
May 12, at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley. Burial was in
Pembina cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Hanley, Richard Ray “Dick”, Jr. 8 Aug 1931 - 30 Aug 2002
Richard Ray "Dick" Hanley, Jr., 71 years old of Nixa, Missouri, died August 30,
2002 at his home. Funeral Mass will be at 6:30 a.m. on September 25 in St. Elizabeth
Ann Seton Church on Republic Road with Father Fergus Monahan presiding. Mr. Hanley
is survived by his wife, Rosemary Hanley; sons Richard R. Hanley of El Cajon,
California, Michael J. Watson of Fort Scott, Kansas, John W. Watson of Raytown,
Missouri; daughter Leeta Carrozza of Jimez, New Mexico; and nine grandchildren. The
family would like to thank Dr. James Coulter and Nurse Sabra, and the Community
Hospices of Southwest Missouri for the care given to Mr. Hanley and his family.
Hanna, Abbie Monroe 25 Nov 1912 - 8 Oct 1989 OH 12 Oct 1989

[Note: married Henryetta Curry 11 Aug 1917 - 21 Jul 1999]
Abbie Monroe Hanna, 76, of Ozark, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a three-week illness. Services were Tuesday in
the Assembly of God Church of Ozark with the Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial
was in Weaver Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Mr. Hanna was
born in Williams, Okla., on Nov. 25, 1912. After moving to Pomona, Calif., he worked
30 years in maintenance for Pomona Tile. He lived in Ozark for nine years and was a
member of Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Henryetta; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Kathryn and John Wilson, Ozark, and Marilyn and Robert
Lauterbach, Pomona; a son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Sandra Hanna, Rogersville;
a sister, Leona Whitledge, Fort Smith, Ark.; five grandchildren, Jeff Wilson, and his wife,
Patty, of Ozark, Shelly Ruesch, and her husband, Christopher, of St. Charles, Wendy
Millsap and her husband, Mark, of Springfield, and Jana and Kacie Lauterbach, of
Pomona; and two great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Amanda Wilson, of Ozark.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Hanna, Albert A. 1893 - 6 May 1956 CCR 17 May 1956 p4
Albert A. Hanna, 62, Route 1, Rogersville, Mo. passed away at six o’clock on the
morning of May 6, 1956 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark.
Mr. Hanna, a retired filling station operator, had been in failing health the past several
years. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; three brothers, Howard, Jim and Pearce, all of
Frostburg, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Cuddy of New York City and Mrs. Margaret
Walsh of Frostburg. Funeral services were held at one o’clock Monday afternoon in n the
Rogersville Baptist Church with the Rev. Sylva Howard and the Rev. Warren Stepp
officiating. Burial was in West Finley Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the
grave by the American Legion Post of Marshfield of which he was a member. Casket
bearers were Allie Procter, Riley Marshall, Roy Marshall, Dempsey Marshall, Jack
Marshall and Jim Marshall. Music was furnished by Ed Bracken, Joe Gault, Joe Bass and
Creed Shertz.
Hanna, Ethel Rose (Marshall) 29 Nov 1893 - 9 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of George & Lizzie Marshall]
Ethel Rose Hanna, 95, of Rogersville, died at 7:30 a.m. June 9 in her home
following a long illness. A memorial service for Mrs. Hanna will be held Saturday June
17 in West Finley Baptist Church. Private burial services will be conducted under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Hanna, born Oct. 29, 1893, was the
daughter of George and Lizzie Marshall. She had lived in the Rogersville area for the past
48 years, and was a member of the West Finley Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters,
Goldie Snyder, Joplin, and Maxine Procter. Rogersville; three brothers, Charlie Marshall,
Scammon, Kansas, Everett Marshall, Rogersville, and Granvil Marshall, Las Vegas,
Nevada; a granddaughter, Ethel Louise Schuder, Fordland; a grandson, Augie Ritt, of the
state of Florida; five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild; a caretaker and friend. Hadley McHaffie; and numerous friends and relatives.
Hanna, Henryetta (Curry) 11 Aug 1917 - 21 Jul 1999 CCH-N 28 Jul 1999

[Note: Daughter of David and Pricilla Curry; married Abbie Monroe Hanna 25 Nov 1912
- 8 Oct 1989]
Henryetta Hanna, 81, of Ozark, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, July 21,
1999, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 11. 1917 in Poteau, Oklahoma
and was the daughter of David and Pricilla Curry. Her husband, Abbie, preceded her in
death in 1989. Mrs. Hanna retired as a cook from Claremont Associated Colleges in
California. She was a member of Ozark Assembly of God Church, a Christian from an
early age, and an inspiration and blessing to all who knew her. Survivors include: Three
children and their spouses, Kathryn and John Wilson, Ozark, Wayne and Sandra Hanna,
Springfield, and Marilyn and Robert Lauterbach, Rancho Cucamonga. California; five
grandchildren, Jeffrey Wilson, Wendy Millsap, Shelly Ruesch. Jana Baker, and Kacie
Lauterbach; five great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Amanda Wilson, Andrew and Aaron
Ruesch, and Rachel Millsap; two brothers, Clyde Curry, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Harvey
Curry, Orcutt, California. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation was Friday from 7-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Hannah, Alvin 27 Aug 1918 - 25 Aug 1995 CCH-N 30 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Clarence & Charity (Wheeler) Hannah; married 31 Jul 1937 Ola Blevins]
Alvin Hannah, 76, of Ozark, passed away at 2:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 1995 in
his home. He was born August 27, 1918 in Christian County and was the son of Clarence
and Charity Wheeler Hannah. He was a World War II Veteran. On July 31, 1937, he was
united in marriage to Ola Blevins. Throughout his life he was employed by Major Cheese
Factory in Ozark, and Foremost Dairy in Springfield. He and Ola have owned and
operated Ola's Flower Shop in Ozark for seventeen years. Mr. Hannah was a member of
Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife of 58 years, Ola; four children,
Larry Hannah and Rick Hannah, both of Ozark; La Tricia Stockton, St. Louis, and Cheryl
Gray, Rogersville; eight grandchildren; a brother, Herbert Hannah, Ozark; and a sister,
Edna Shelton, Ozark; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Elmer J. McCully and Rev. Martin Sifford
officiating Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Hannah, Billy Dean 19 Jan 1929 - 25 Oct 1951 CCR 1 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of Hugh & ? (Hanks) Hannah; married Betty]
Tragedy struck a former Ozark family last week at Albuquerque, NM, when a fall
from a horse proved fatal to Billy Dean Hannah, 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hannah.
The accident occurred Thursday evening, Oct. 25, about 6:00 o’clock, when while racing
the family horse near his home Hannah lost his hold and fell in front of the racing animal,
striking his head on the pavement. He was rushed to St. Joseph hospital in Albuquerque
where he died some thirty hours later from a crushed skull. Billy Dean was born Jan. 19,
1929, at the family home south of Ozark, and attended public schools here for two years.
The family moved to Albuquerque in 1937 where Billy Dean completed his schooling
and then entered business with his father. During the summer months he played semiprofessional baseball with the Dukes, an Albuquerque team. He was a member of the
Riverside Baptist church in that city. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Hannah; a 2-

year old son, Ray Dean and a 4-month old daughter, Donna Louise; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Hannah; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charity Hannah of Ozark; and his
maternal grand father, Mr. Tommy Hanks of Ozark; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Palm Chapel in Albuquerque with
Rev. J. M. Beckett officiating. Interment was in the Fairview Park cemetery. Relatives
attending the funeral services were Mrs. Raymond Kissee and Tommy, Mr. and Mrs.
Ward Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hannah, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hannah and Mr.
Milburn Bilyeu, all of Ozark; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Gibson and Janet of Springfield, MO;
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Klapp and Carol; Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Jack Bilyeu and Velvet and Mr.
and Mrs. L. D. Bilyeu and Johnnie, all of Ellinwood, KS.
Hannah, Charity Catherine (Wheeler) 25 Oct 1874 - 18 Feb 1956 CR 23 Feb 1956 p5
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Sarah Wheeler; married Clarence Z. Hannah 1868 - 1944]
Funeral services for Mrs. Charity Catherine Hannah, 81, who died Saturday at her
home in Ozark, after a lengthy illness, were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the
Selmore Baptist Church, with Rev. Max Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a longtime
member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Her husband, Clarence Hannah preceded her in
death, as did a son, Clell Hannah and a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Bilyeu. She is survived by
three sons, Hugh Hannah of Albuquerque, N. M. ; Herbert Hannah and Alvin Hannah of
Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Lola Bilyeu of Sparta, Mrs. Helen Gibson of Springfield
,Mrs. Edna Shelton and Mrs. Emma Daniels of Ozark, 16 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Hannah, Grace J. (Tennis) 6 Mar 1894 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p10
[Note: Daughter of William & Angeline (Haworth) Tennis; married Willard Hannah]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace J. Hannah, 79 of Ozark, were held Thursday in
the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Page officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
A lifelong Christian County resident, Mrs. Hannah was a member of the Selmore Baptist
Church. Survivors include a son, Myron of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Tatum of
Ozark and Mrs. Ola Inman of Nixa; two half-brothers, Guy and Raymond Baird, both of
Springfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Marie Karranza of Springfield and Mrs. Josephine
Hoggard of Alton, Ill.; an uncle, Homer Tennis, with whom she had made her home for
53 years; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Hannah, Herbert William 7 Oct 1905 - 18 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
[Note: Son of Clarence Z. & Charity Catherine (Wheeler) Hannah ; married Lennie
Brazeale 8 Oct 1901 - 15 Oct 1989]
Herbert William Hannah, 92, Ozark, died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday, January 18, 1998
in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Herbert was born October 7, 1905 in Selmore,
the son of Clarence and Charity Wheeler Hannah. He was married to Lennie Brazeale,
Oct. 8, 1927. they celebrated 62 years of marriage together until her death Oct. 15, 1989.
He was a retired farmer and equipment operator. He was a hard worker. He especially
enjoyed his garden. He was converted early in his life, attending the Selmore Baptist
Church until moving to Ozark where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. He
was a joy to those who knew him and always ready to lend a helping hand to others. He is

also preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Charity Hannah, four sisters, Lola
Bilyeu, Lillie Bilyeu, Helen Gibson, and Emma Daniels, three. Survivors include a sister,
Edna Shelton, Ozark, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be
1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 1998 in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Elmer McCulley officiating. Burial will follow in the Selmore Cemetery. No
formal visitation is planned; friends and family may call Tuesday until 8:00 p.m. in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Hannah, Hugh B. 4 May 1900 - 5 Mar 1975 OH 13 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Clarence & Charity (Wheeler) Hannah; married Velma]
Hugh B. Hannah, 74 and a resident of Albuquerque, New Mexico since 1937,
passed away in a Albuquerque hospital last Wednesday. He is survived by his wife,
Velma of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Daniels, Ozark, Mrs. Edna Shelton, Ozark
and Mrs. Helen Gibson, Springfield; two brothers, Herbert and Alvin Hannah, both of
Ozark; five grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was a member of the Riverside
Baptist Church and a plasterer contractor in Albuquerque for a number of years.
Memorial services were held Saturday in Riverside Baptist Church with interment in
Fairview Memorial Park in Albuquerque.
Hannah, Larry Lee 30 Apr 1942 - 2 May 2001 CCH-N 9 May 2001
[Note: Son of Alvin & Ola (Blevins) Hannah; married 5 Jul 1997 Mary Lou]
Larry Lee Hannah, 59, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2001 in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born April 30, 1942 in Ozark, the son of Alvin and Ola
(Blevins) Hannah. He was a graduate of Ozark High School. Mr. Hannah was a member
of Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark, formerly an active member of Selmore Baptist
Church. On July 5, 1997 he and his wife Mary Lou were married. Mr. Hannah was
employed by Prime Source. He had a passion for sports, especially softball, continuing to
play until recently. His father preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Mary
Lou; his mother, Ola Hannah, Ozark; two sons, Greg Hannah and wife Melissa, Ozark
and Jeff Hannah and wife Sherri, Nixa; three stepchildren, Tony Johnson and his wife,
Dawn, Staci Robertson and her husband Steve. and Tiffani Jump, all of Springfield; three
grandchildren, Michael, Rebekah, and Payton Hannah; four step-grandchildren, Courtney
and Harrett Johnson, Kristen Robertson and Tyler DeRousse; a brother, Rick Hannah and
his wife Donna, Ozark; two sisters, LaTricia Stockton and her husband Doug, High
Ridge, Mo., and Cheryl Gray and her husband Steve, Rogersville; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Friday, May 4, in Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial followed
in Selmore Cemetery.
Hannah, Lawrence E. 6 Aug 1921 - 21 Oct 2006 SN-L 23 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Frank E. & Margaret (Smith) Hannah; married 1941 Bonnie Jean
Hamilton]
Lawrence E. Hannah, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2006,
in his home. He was born August 6, 1921, in Ontario, California, the son of Frank E. and
Margaret (Smith) Hannah. In 1941 he was united in marriage to Bonnie Jean Hamilton.
Mr. Hannah was a farmer and enjoyed his land and cattle. He loved his family and was a

wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He was a baseball fan, both as a player and
spectator. He was baptized as a teenager in the Finley River, and was a member of
Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; two children, Margaret
Moore and husband, Dewey, and Paul Hannah and wife, Karen, all of Nixa; 10
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; a brother, Frank A.
Hannah and wife, Virginia, Harrison, Arkansas; nieces and nephews. His parents
preceded him in death, as well as an infant brother and an infant sister. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow
in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Friends may call at the funeral home for viewing
from 3 to 7 p.m. tonight.
Hannah, Lennie (Brazeale) 8 Oct 1901 - 15 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of Wil & Peggie (Smith) Brazeale; married Herbert William Hannah 7
Oct 1905 - 19 Jan 1998]
Lennie Hannah, 80, of Ozark, died Sunday evening in her home. She was born
Oct. 8, 1909, to Wil and Peggie Smith Brazeale and was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. Mrs. Hannah was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Jessie
Melton, two brothers, Guy and Roscoe, and three infant brothers. Survivors include her
husband, Herbert, of the home; and two nieces, Iola Drewry of Harrison, Ark., and
Natalie Kolb of Kerrville, Texas. Services were Wednesday at Harris Colonial Chapel
with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Hannah, Lucy 17 Sep 1906 - 2 Aug 1931
CCR 6 Aug 1931 p 5 col 4
[Note: Daughter of Alvin Edward & Mary Alice (White) Hannah]
Lucy Hannah, daughter of Alvin and Alice Hannah, was born Sept. 17, 1906, in
the Selmore neighborhood. She died Aug 2, 1931 at the age of 24 years, 10 months and 8
days. She was converted at the age of eight becoming a member of the Riverdale Baptist
Church, later placing her membership in the East Avenue Baptist Church at Springfield.
She was loved by all who knew her. During her long illness she was patient and
thoughtful of others. Her father and one brother preceded her in death. She is survived by
her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Stapp, nine brothers and four sisters,.
Willard, Edgar, and Milburn of California; Frank of Texas; Leonard of Kansas City;
Amos and Morris of Chicago; Octa Dixon; Wealtha Tennis and Clarcie Roach of
Springfield; Bonnie, Nola and Lenville of the home address. Funeral services were held
August 4th at 2:30 p. m. in the Selmore Baptist Church by Rev. Ross Carter with burial in
the Collins Cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin.
Hannah, Margaret N. (Smith) 2 Oct 1898 - 21 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: married Frank E. Hannah 11 Apr 1895 - 2 Jul 1980]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Margaret N. Hannah, 78, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery south of Ozark. Mrs. Hannah died at 4:16 a.m. W3ednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. She was a native of Walnut Shade and had lived
in Ozark since 1939. She was a member of Selmore Christian Church, south of Ozark.
Survivors include her husband, Frank E.; two sons, Lawrence E. of Ozark and Frank A.
of Harrison, Ark.; and four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

AND
Hannah, Margaret N. (Smith) 2 Oct 1898 - 21 Sep 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p12
We want to thank everyone for the prayers, food and all the acts of kindness. The
were appreciated so much. Also, we thank all the Selmore friends who sent flowers, The
family of Margaret Hursh.
Hannah, Mary Alice (White) 13 May 1872 - 2 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Holland & Octavia (Melton) White; married Alvin Edward
Hannah 26 Feb 1871 - 28 Mar 1917]
Mrs. Mary Alice Hannah, 96, Nixa, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died
at 1:20 a.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Hannah is
survived by seven sons, Frank, Ozark, Leonard and Bonnie, both of Nixa, Lenvil, Kansas
City, Kan., Milburn and Edgar, both of Ontario, Calif. and Amos, Carrollton, Ill.; and
three daughters, Mrs. Orville Dickson, Republic, Mrs. Gene Tennis and Mrs. Albert
Stacey, Springfield. Also surviving are two brothers, Delbert White, Ontario, and Tom,
Highlandville; a sister, Mr. Edgar Sims, Highlandville; 29 grandchildren and 57 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with
the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Hannah, Milburn 21 Dec 1909 - 14 Sep 1989 NN-E 28 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of ; married 13 Jun 1928 Retha Tennis 1909 - 25 Apr 1994]
Milburn Hannah, 79, of Upland, Calif., died Sept. 14 at City of Hope Medical
Center, Duarte, Calif. A retired truck driver, Mr. Hannah was a native of Christian
County, an Upland resident three years, and a former Ontario, Calif., resident of 45 years.
He was a member of the Eleventh Street Baptist Church in Upland. He is survived by his
wife, Retha; two daughters, Helen F. Squyres of Hemet, Calif., and Ella Mae Fields of
Upland; two sisters, Weltha Tennis and Nola Stacey, both of Springfield; seven
grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held Sept. 16 at Draper Chapel
and entombment in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.
Hannah, Mildred Delphine (Bellis) 25 Apr 1910 - 19 Oct 1997 CCH-N 22 Oct 1997
[Note: Daughter of John & Laura (Croop) Bellis; married 8 May 1935 Bonnie “Ben”
Hannah 14 Apr 1908 - 26 Dec 1984]
Mildred Delphine (Bellis) Hannah, age 87, of Nixa, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997,
in Cox Medical Center. She was born April 25, 1910 in Pennsylvania and was the
daughter of John and Laura (Croop) Bellis. She was married to Bonnie Hannah on May
8, 1935, at the Baptist Church in Ozark. He proceeded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Hannah
graduated from Burges School of Nursing and was employed by Cox Hospital before
retirement in 1974. She was a long time member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors
include: four children and their spouses, Shirley and Jeff Pfaff, Kenia, Alaska; Janet and
Jim Whipple, Nixa; Gary and Judy Hannah, Clever; and Darrell and Dana Hannah, Nixa;
11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Stewart Bellis, Aurora. A graveside
funeral was Tuesday, October 21, in Jones/Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, with Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Hannah, Myron Alvin 14 Mar 1913 - 30 Nov 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of Willard & Grace J. (Tennis) Hannah; married Althea Young 14 Jun 1915 8 Feb 2001]
Myron Alvin Hannah, 79, Nixa, died at 6:58 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born March 14, 1913, in Ozark, the son of
Willard and Grace Hannah. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Althea, of the home; a son,
Larry, Hermosa Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Opal Tatum and Ola Inman, Nixa; and two
grandchildren, Katherine Hannah, Oxford, Miss., and William Hannah, Cape Girardeau.
Services were held Thursday, Dec. 3, in Harris Colonial Chapel, with the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Hannah, Retha (Tennis) 1909 - 25 Apr 1994 OH 11 May 1994
[Note: Daughter of Samuel P. & Ella M. Tennis; married Milburn Hannah 21 Dec 1909 14 Sep 1989]
Retha Hannah, 84, Upland, formerly of Ozark, died April 25, 1994 at City of
Hope Medical Center. She was born in Ozark, and had live in Ontario 45 years and lived
in Upland eight years. Survivors include two daughters, Helen F. Squyres, Hemet, and
Ella Mae Fields, Upland; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were
held at Draper Chapel. Entombment was in Bellevue Mausoleum. Memorial
contributions may be made to the City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, in honor of
Milburn and Retha Hannah.
Hannah, Susan Elizabeth (Sundstrom) 9 Jan 1948 - 13 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 April
2000
[Note: Daughter of Dr. Frank & Elizabeth (Broush) Sundstrom; married 22 Aug 1965
Paul Hannah ]
Susan Elizabeth Hannah, 52, Nixa passed away at 10:17 a.m. Thursday, April 13,
2000 in Cox Walnut Lawn Skilled Nursing Center, Springfield. Susan Elizabeth Hannah
was born on January 9, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Dr. Frank and
Elizabeth Broush Sundstrom. Susan married Paul Hannah on August 22, 1965 in
Springfield, Missouri. Susan loved raising show dogs. She is survived by her husband
Paul, two sons, Marcus Hannah, Nixa, Courtney and his wife Jacque Hannah,
Springfield, and a daughter Heidi Hannah, Nixa, Father Dr. Frank Sundstrom, Nixa, three
sisters, Wendy Kollmeier, Nixa, Daphn Sundstrom, Springfield, Janet Morris,
Springfield. Graveside services was held Saturday, April 15, 2000 at 3 p.m. at Selmore
Cemetery Selmore, MO. Visitation was held after 9 a.m. on Saturday. Graveside service
was under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hannah, T. J. 23 Feb 1950 - 8 Sep 1979 OH 13 Sep 1979 p6
Services for T. J. Hannah, 29, Springfield, brother of Mrs. Deborah Crocker,
Nixa, were held Tuesday in Greenlawn Battlefield with burial in the National Cemetery.
Hannah died Saturday evening at Cox Medical Center after being pulled unconscious
from an apartment house swimming pool.
Hannah, Velma (Hanks) 28 Sep 1903 - 28 Apr 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998

Velma Hanks Hannah, 94, died Tuesday, April 28, 1998 in her home in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born September 28, 1903, in the Prospect
Community near Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hugh, by
her son Bill, and by one sister Muriel Fulton. Survivors include: one sister, Alta Kissee,
Ozark, two grandchildren, Ray Dean Hannah, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Donna Beaty,
Lubbock, Texas, her daughter-in-law Betty Mauldin and husband Gil; two greatgrandsons of Lubbock, Texas. Funeral services were held Friday, May 1, 1998, 11:00
a.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque,
New Mexico.
Hannum, John Wesley “Jack” 24 Mar 1903 - 17 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: married Thelma Mae “Sally” Cox 11 Oct 1905 - 3 Nov 1987]
Jack Hannum, 85, of Mansfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 8:30 a.m. June 17 in
his home following a long illness. Services for Mr. Hannum were held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 21, with graveside services following in the Ozark Cemetery, Mr.
Hannum was a retired farmer, and formerly served as a deputy sheriff in Christian
County. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Mansfield. Survivors
include his daughter, Rosalie Ann Chapman, Ozark; two sons, James H. Hannum,
Mansfield, and John H. Hannum, Jr., Edgar Springs; 11 grandchildren, and 12 greatgrandchildren.
Hannum, Roy C. 30 Jan 1884 - 9 May 1965
CCR 13 May 1965 p1
[Note: married Grace Edith D. 1882 - 4 Jul 1945]
Funeral services for Roy C. Hannum, 81, Ozark, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Harris
Chapel here. The Rev. C. B. Orahood official and burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr.
Hannum, a retired stonemason, died at 1:20 a.m. Sunday at Bilyeu Nursing Home here
following a brief illness.
Survivors include three brothers, Henry, Charles City,
Iowa, Lawrence, Stoddard, Wisc. and Jack, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Viola Pettit, Charles
City, Iowa, Mrs. Leona Griffin, Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Eileen Nelson, Irvington, N. J.,
Mrs. Alice Ritter, Rudd, Iowa. and Mrs. Ione Olvekson, Phoenix, Ariz.
Hansen, Albert G. "Al" 25 Nov 1914 - 14 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: married Elloine A. 14 Jun 1919 - 27 Nov 2002]
A.G. "Al" Hansen, 66, Springfield, died Nov. 14 in Cox Medical Center after a
long illness. Mr. Hansen, a local resident since 1955, was a postal clerk before retiring
from the Jewel Street Station. A World War II Navy veteran, he was a former southwest
area vice president of APWU, an active member of St. John's United Church of Christ
and an active worker in the Boy Scouts. Survivors include his wife, Elloine; three sons,
Byron, Sparta, and Denys and Jim, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Pierson,
Hubbard, Iowa, and Mrs. Lula Quaife, Union, Iowa; and four grandchildren. Services
were held Nov. 17 in Ralph Thieme Chapel, with the Rev. Robert Dohm officiating.
Burial was in National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's
United Church of Christ.
Hanson, Anna Kathleen (Eoff) 7 Mar 1922 - 26 Mar 2005 SN-L 29 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Toy & Rosa (Reese) Eoff; married 25 Aug 1940 Robert Lee Hanson]

Anna Kathleen Hanson, 83, Springfield, was born March 7, 1922, in Nixa, Mo.,
to Toy and Rosa (Reese) Eoff, and passed away at 10:07 p.m. March 26, 2005, in Cox
Hospital North. She lived in Nixa until August 25, 1940, when Kathleen married the love
of her life, Robert Lee Hanson. They were able to enjoy their married life together for 55
years. Bob and Kathleen had two children, Patti and Gary. Darrell Eoff, Kathleen's
nephew, was loved by her like a son. Kathleen retired from Lily Tulip/Sweetheart Cup
after 29 years. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Kathleen loved
working in her yard. She enjoyed visiting with her neighbors and always had a smile and
a wave to everyone. She was a caring and generous lady, who was always willing to lend
a helping hand to anyone in need. Kathleen loved her family very deeply and especially
her great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert
Hanson; and brothers, Bill and Carl Eoff. She is survived by her daughter, Patti Bonham
and husband, Dillard, Springfield; son, Gary Hanson and wife, Delores, Springfield;
nephew, Darrell Eoff, Cape Fair; grandchildren, David Bonham and Lori Fox; greatgrandchildren, Angela Dickerson and Kevin Bonham; and eight great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8
p.m. today, March 29, 2005, in the funeral home.
Hanson, Gregory Arthur 20 Dec 1955 - 4 Dec 1999
Gregory Arthur Hanson, 47, Ozark, Missouri, passed away suddenly at 7:05 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 2003 in his home. He was born December 20, 1955 in Laurinburg,
North Carolina, the son of Gordon and Rose (McEachin) Hanson. On December 4, 1999,
he was united in marriage to Marina (Harris) Hanson. Gregory was a National Certified
Massage Therapist and Wound Care Specialist for St. John's Regional Health Center in
Springfield, Missouri for the past four years. His patients and friends benefited from his
wealth of knowledge and insight, based on his personal and professional experience. He
enjoyed canoeing, backpacking, scuba diving, and motorcycle riding with his friends and
family. He touched the lives of everyone he met with his optimistic attitude and his love
for life. He was a proud man who appreciated freedom by enjoying the serenity of the
forest and the deep boundaries of the ocean. Every single endeavor he made was done
with great passion, full dedication to the final goal, and with great pride in the result. He
possessed a quick wit, good humor, strong intellect, and a unique smile. His
incomparable love for his wife and two daughters was never ending. He was preceded in
death by his father, Gordon Hanson. Gregory is survived by his loving wife, Marina
Hanson of the home; two daughters, Melissa Ann Hanson and Margaret Rose Hanson,
both of the home; mother Rose Hanson of Red Springs, North Carolina; one sister,
Jessica Truby of Chapel Hill, Texas; one brother, Larry Hanson of Atlanta, Georgia; one
nephew, Zach Truby of Chapel Hill, Texas; a very dear friend, Jeremy Hewitt; other
relatives; and many caring friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 25,
2003 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. Monday, March 24, 2003 in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to
the Wildlife Federation, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO
65721. Springfield News-Leader, March 23, 2003. AND ©Christian County Headliner
2003

Harber, Billy Clyde 1 Dec 1934 - 19 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Alton & Ruth Harber” married 1953 Bonnie Marie Carpenter 17 Oct 1933
- 12 May 2004]
Billy Clyde Harber, 66, Nixa, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2001 in his home.
He was born December 1, 1934 in Floydada, Texas. In 1952 he and Bonnie Marie
Carpenter were married. Mr. Harber worked as a cabinet maker. Preceding him in death
were a daughter, Barbara Lynn Hupp; a brother, Freddie Childs; his father, Alton Harber;
and his mother, Ruth Sanders. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Marie; two daughters,
Karen Sue Bary of Denver, Colo., and Linda Ann Harber of Castle Rock, Colo.; two
grandchildren, Christina and Zachary Hupp; a brother, Eddie Childs of Dallas, Texas; and
a sister, Joanne Terrell of Amarillo, Texas. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader
Harber, Bonnie Marie (Carpenter) 17 Oct 1933 - 12 May 2004 SN-L 14 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Herbert & Mary (Hutson) Carpenter; married 1953 Billy Clyde
Harber 1 Dec 1934 - 19 Aug 2001]
Bonnie Marie Harber, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004,
in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born Oct. 17, 1933 in Elmo, Mo., the daughter of
Herbert and Mary (Hutson) Carpenter. In 1953, she and Bill Harber were united in
marriage. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Bary and her husband, Paul, Denver,
Colo., and Linda Harber, Castle Rock, Colo.; two grandchildren, Christina Hupp and
Zachary Hupp; a brother and two sisters, Charles Fred Smith, Elizabeth Wilmes and
Nellie Mae Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2001, and a daughter,
Barbara Hupp in 1996. A graveside memorial service for Bonnie and her husband, Bill,
will be Monday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
AND
Harber, Bonnie Marie (Carpenter) 17 Oct 1933 - 12 May 2004 CCH-N 26 May 2004
Bonnie Marie Harber, 70 of Nixa died Wednesday, May 12 in Christian Health
Care, Nixa. She was born October 17, 1933 in Elmo, the daughter of Herbert and Mary
(Hutson) Carpenter. In 1953, she and Bill Harber were united in marriage. Survivors
include: two daughters, Karen Bary and her husband, Paul, Denver, Colo. And Linda
Harber, Castle Rock, Colo.; two grandchildren, Christina Hupp and Zachary Hupp; a
brother and two sisters, Charles Fred Smith, Elizabeth Wilmes and Nellie Mae Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 2001; and a daughter, Barbara Hupp in
1996. A graveside memorial services for Bonnie and her husband Bill was held Monday,
May 17 at 10 a.m. in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Harcourt, Oscar Pierre "Pete" 6 Nov 1922 – 18 Aug 1992 NN-E 26 Aug 1992
O. Pierre "Pete" Harcourt,: 69, Nixa, died Tuesday, Aug. 18, at his home. He was
born Nov. 6, 1922, in Kansas City, the son of Oscar Pierre and Ida Harcourt. During
World War II he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a retired member of Operating
Engineers Local 513, and various Masonic bodies. Survivors include his mother, Ida
Harcourt, Springfield; three sons, Michael Harcourt, Des Moines, Iowa, Alan Harcourt,
Lake St. Louis, and Jeremy Harcourt, Miami, Fla.; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Ernst,

Florissant; a brother, Robert Harcourt, Virginia Beach, Va.; and eight grandchildren,
Timothy, Krystal, Douglas, Scott, Benjamin, Allison, Danielle, and Abbie. Services were
held Saturday, Aug. 22, at Laurel Cemetery, St. Louis. Visitation and funeral services
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hardaway, Claud Lee 1921 - 12 Dec 1968 CCR 19 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Frank & ? (?) Hardaway]
Funeral services for Claud Lee Hardaway, 47, Overland Park, Kan. who died
Thursday, Dec. 12 at Shawnee Mission Hospital, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Amos
Family Chapel , Shawnee, Kan. Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Mr. Hardaway, an office machine service man
for Commerce Trust in Kansas City, had lived in Overland Park for four years. He was a
veteran of World War II, and a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Overland
Park. He is survived by his wife, Mary; father, Frank Hardaway, Galena, Kan; daughter,
Mrs. Brenda Jewett, Overland Park; son, Terrance Lee, of the home; half-sister, Mrs.
Josephine Fiscus, Segoville, Tex.; brother, Frank Hardaway, Ozark; half-brother, Jimmy
Hardaway, Kansas City, Kan.; and three grandchildren.
Hardaway, Frank 1924 - 10 Oct 2005 SN-L 16 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Frank & ? (?) Hardaway]
Frank Hardaway, 81, passed away on October 10, 2005, at Ozark Riverview
Manor. A Sliver Star recipient, he served in the South Pacific during World War II as a
scout for the Army. Frank was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church in Ozark. He
became a member of Lynn Street Baptist in Springfield. His favorite activities included
observing all aspects of nature; reading; Bible study; writing short, humorous stories; and
drawing cartoons. During his stay at Ozark Riverview Manor, he enjoyed serving coffee
in the dining room and visiting with staff and clients. Frank is survived by two daughters,
Jacquie Chaves and family, Ozark, Mo., Rebecca "Beckie" Hardaway and family,
Springfield, Mo.; one son, Bruce and wife, Teresa, and family, Competition, Mo.; two
brothers, Jim Hardaway, Kincaid Kanas, and Richard Martin, Tulsa, Okla.; as well as
many nieces and nephews. At his request, no services are planned and he will be buried
in Chaves Cemetery. If you would like to do something in his memory, a visit to a
nursing home or donation to any of the following would please him: Seasons Hospice,
Cancer Fund, VFW, or Victory Mission. The family would like to express their
appreciation to the staff of Ozark Riverview Manor and Seasons Hospice for the care of
their dad and support for the family.
Hardcastle, Carl W. 15 Dec 1915 - 18 Jul 1975 OH 24 Jul 1975 p11
[Note: married Hazel]
Funeral services will be Monday for Carl W. Hardcastle, 59, longtime Theodosia
farmer and stockman, who died Friday after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr.
Hardcastle’s body was discovered in his parked pickup truck after he had driven in to
check on some of his cattle. Funeral home spokesman said a medical examination placed
the time of death at about mid-morning Friday. Mr. Hardcastle had been undergoing
treatment for a heart ailment, spokesmen said. A resident of the Theodosia area for some
36 years, Mr. Hardcastle is survived by his wife, Hazel of the home; three daughters,

Mrs. Bonnie Diehl, Edwards, Mo., Miss Barbara Hardcastle, Springfield and Mrs. Betty
Keeling, Carthage; two sons, Jerry of Ozark and Joe of Lebanon; four brothers, Oscar of
the state of California, Clifford of Oklahoma City, Leith of Hocomo and Burnes of
Ogden, Utah; one sister, Mrs. Edna McAnith, Marshfield; two step-brothers, Everett of
Farmington and Bennie of Hocomo; three step-sisters, Mrs. Della Mahan, West Plains,
Mrs. Minnie Diel state of California and Mrs. Etta Joyce, West Plains. Services were at
2:30 p.m. at True Hope Church near Lutie, with burial in Hicks Cemetery near Theodosia
under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Gainesville. The Revs. Marvin McGinnis,
Lawrence Applegate and James Kyle will officiate.
Hardcastle, Millard W. 31 May 1919 - 11 Jan 1968 CCR 18 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Frank & Mabel D. (West) Hardcastle]
Funeral services for Millard Hardcastle, 49, a former resident of Clever, were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Cantrel Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery. Mr. Hardcastle died at 6 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 in the state hospital at
Fulton, after a lingering illness. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mable Lish, Tulsa, Okla.,
his father, Frank Hardcastle of the state of California; a sister, Mrs. Madeline Tarpley,
Tulsa; and a half-brother, Lewis Lish, Clever.
Harden, Jesse R. 14 Feb 1983 - 17 Dec 2005 SN-L 21 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Michael Decker & Terri McGee]
Lance Corporal Jesse R. Harden, United States Marine Corps, was born on
February 14, 1983, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and passed away on December 17,
2005, in Springfield, Missouri, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Jesse was a 2002
graduate of Ozark High School. On July 3, 2002, he entered his service with the United
States Marine Corps. He faithfully served his country for two years in Operation Iraq
Freedom II. He was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat
Action Ribbon, Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service
Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal,
Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. While serving in
Iraq, he was an Arabic translator. He also spoke Russian and German and was learning
Hebrew. At the time of his death, Lance Corporal Harden was a member of Weapons
Company, Third Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, United States Marine Corps Reserve,
of Springfield, where he was active in the Toys For Tots campaign. He was a member of
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 14000. During his free time, he enjoyed working on
computers, reading, camping and playing video games. He is survived by his mother and
father, Terri McGee and Paul Crider, of Highlandville; his biological father, Michael
Decker, of Kansas City, Missouri; grandparents, Kenneth and Mike Ekberg, of Florida;
two sisters, Ashley Crider, of Ozark and Ginger McGee, of Highlandville; two half
sisters, Ashley Barrett, of Springfield and Sophia Decker, of Kansas City, Missouri;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of other relatives, friends and members of the
Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Rosetta Crider; and
paternal grandparents, Roy and Frances Decker. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, December 22, 2005, in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at
Rivermonte. Interment with full Marine Corps honors will follow in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.

In his honor, a memorial has been established for Toys For Tots, 1110 North Fremont
Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802-3591 or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517,
Topeka, KS 66675-8517, or they may be left at the funeral home. Online personal
condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com.
AND
Harden, Jesse R. 14 Feb 1983 - 17 Dec 2005 SN-L 22 Dec 2005
Services Thursday for Marine killed in downtown crash
© 2005, Springfield News-Leader
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday for Lance Cpl. Jesse Harden at ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Interment will follow at Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. Hardin, a U.S. Marine died Saturday in a fatality accident south of the
Springfield downtown square. He was killed after a Brighton man - later identified as
Odell McKinnis Jr., 37 - fled an off-duty Greene County sheriff’s officer and sped
through a stop sign hitting Harden’s pickup. McKinnis, who admitted to police he had
smoked crack the day of the accident, is being held in the Greene County Jail in lieu of
$50,000 on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Additional charges are pending.
A candlelight vigil was held Tuesday in memory of Harden. Friends said the Marine had
ambitions of joining the FBI or Secret Service. Harden graduated from Ozark High
School in 2001. He joined the Marines the following summer in July 2002 after attending
the University of Missouri-Columbia and Missouri State University. Harden spent eight
months as a gunner in Iraq and shortly before his death, he volunteered for another tour
of duty.
Hardie, A. Jane 1921 - 6 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
Miss A. Jane Hardie, 47, of Springfield, the supervising nurse of the Missouri
Division of Healthy regional office in Springfield the past two years, died at 1 a.m.
Thursday, March 6, in St. John’s Hospital, where she had been a patient two weeks, Miss
Hardie was a retired lieutenant commander in the U. S. Navy WAVES, and was a veteran
of World War II and the Korean conflict. She served as a registered nurse and public
health nurse in San Francisco, Calif.., before moving here two years ago. Miss Hardie
had degrees from the University of Colorado, the University of California and
California’s Hastings School of Law. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church,
the Pilot Club, the Missouri Nurses Association, the American Nursing Association, and
the Public Health Nurse Association. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St.
James Episcopal Church with the Rev. J.. Douglas McGlynn as officiate and Celebrant,
the Rev., James H. Olmstead, deacon and Dr. Thomas F. Anderson, lay reader. Burial
was in Riverside Cemetery, Gibbon, Neb.
Hardie, Fay 1889 - 31 Jul 1966
CCR 4 Aug 1966 p1
Mrs. Fay Hardie, 77, of 811 South Kickapoo, Springfield, died suddenly about 4
a.m. Sunday while visiting in San Diego, Calif. A native of Rockville, Neb., Mrs. Hardie
spent most of her life in Kearney, Neb. She moved to Springfield in 1956. She was a
member of Christ Episcopal Church and Elizabeth Riepma Guild. She was a member of
the Easter Star, the White Shrine, and was a former president of the Past Matrons; Club
of the Crescent Chapter of Eastern Star. Mrs. Hardie is survived by one son, Robert S. of
Ozark; one daughter, Miss Jane Hardie. San Francisco; and one grandson. Funeral

services were held today at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Kearney, Neb. with burial in
the family cemetery at Gibson, Neb.
Hardin, Abigail (Pearce) 5 Dec 1869 - Mar 1953
Mrs. Abigail Hardin, 83, died at 12:50 o’clock yesterday morning at her home,
1900 West Chestnut, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Hardin moved to Springfield 35
years ago from Boaz, in Christian County, where she was born. She was a member of the
Immanuel Baptist Church here. Survivors include one son, Efton, of the home; a
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle DeWitt, 1722 West Webster; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Stokes,
Dunnegan, and Mrs. Maggie Hollenberger, Webb City; 14 grandchildren and 31 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with
the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 11, 1953 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Harding, Clell "Crawdad" 28 Aug 1916 - 12 Jun 2005 SN-L 14 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Carey & Minta (Edwards) Harding; married Leota Maynard 13 Mar 1919 11 Nov 1992]
Clell "Crawdad" Harding, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2005, in
Manor Care, Springfield. He was born August 28, 1916, in Nixa, the son of Carey and
Minta (Edwards) Harding. Mr. Harding was a home builder for many years. He was a
member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He enjoyed turkey and deer hunting, and was a
Cardinal Baseball fan. He especially liked to fish, and was very active in Nixa Sucker
Day activities. He won the first "Red Horse" award for catching suckers. His wife, Leota,
passed away in 1992, as well as a daughter, Kathryn Russell, in 1970. Several brothers
and sisters also preceded him in death. Survivors include his son, Frank Harding and
wife, Cindy, Turners; two grandsons, Kent Russell and wife, Angie, Springfield, and
Bryan Harding, Springfield; two great- grandchildren, Chelsea and Zoie Russell; a very
special neighbor, Teena Harrod and a friend and caregiver, Sue Oswalt. The family
wishes to thank Teena and Sue for all their help, love, and support that made it possible
for"Crawdad" to be at home the last two years. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, June 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Terry Kendrick
officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in
the funeral home.
Harding, Fay, Rev. 30 Sep 1908 - 24 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
Services for Fay Harding, 80, Nixa, were held at 10 am Wednesday, April 26 in
First Baptist Church under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery. Mr. Harding, a retired minister, died at 9 am Monday, April 24 in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Spring field.
Harding, Gerald Don 13 Jul 1944 - 20 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Ophare & Mildred (Brewer) Harding]
AND
Rogers, Earl A. 31 Jan 1921 - 20 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1

[Note: Son of Fred A. & Janie (Maples) Rogers; married A. Cathleen 27 Aug 1922 - 3
Jul 1983]
Two Fisherman Drown in James
Separate funeral services were held Monday and Tuesday for two local men who
drowned late last Friday while fishing in swollen James River near the mouth of the
Finley. Services for Don Harding, 22, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist
Church at Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. E. L. Brock officiating. Burial
was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa under direction of Harris. Services for Earl
Rogers, 45, Selmore were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev.,
Howard Blevins and the Rev. Milton Hedgpeth officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Rogers, Harding and a third man, Don Bennett, Route 3, Springfield, were in a
boat on the James River near the mouth of the Finley River running a trotline about 11:30
p.m. Friday. The boat overturned and Bennett was able to swim to shore. Rogers
reportedly went to the aid of Harding who could not swim, and both were drowned. The
bodies were recovered early Saturday. Rogers and Harding were employed by the Pope
Dry Wall Company in Nixa. Harding was engaged to Miss Carla Pope. of Nixa and they
planned to be married this fall. Rogers, a veteran of World War II, was a life-long
resident of the Ozark and Nixa communities. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of the
home; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Patrick of Springfield, Connie, Cynthia and Katherine,
all of the home; one son, Kenneth, of Springfield; two grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Rogers of Route 1, Nixa; one brother, Clyde of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Opal
Maples, of Nixa; and Mrs. Velma Hennie, of Augusta, Ga. Harding, a graduate of Nixa
High School, was a life-long resident of Nixa and a member of the Riverdale Baptist
Church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James O. Harding of Nixa; one
brothers, Jimmie Lee Harding, of Springfield; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle
Brewer of Route 3, Springfield; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mettie Harding of Nixa.
Harding, Gertie A. (Tennis) 26 Feb 1895 - 3 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Seth & Mary Alice (Cutbirth) Tennis; married Rev. Roscoe C.
Harding 25 Aug 1895 - 26 Dec 1982]
NIXA- Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie A. Harding, 77, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Handy officiating, assisted
by the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs.
Harding died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital after being in ill health for a
long time. She was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church and a longtime resident of
the Nixa community. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Roscoe C. Harding; one
daughter, Mrs. Alvanee, Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Grace Rhea of Nixa; two grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
AND
Harding, Gertie A. (Tennis) 26 Feb 1895 - 3 Feb 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie A. Harding, 77, of Nixa were held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. He was assisted
by Rev. Tommy Bilyeu. Burial was in the Delaware cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Harding
died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital after being in ill health for a long time.
She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church and longtime resident of the Nixa
community.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Harding, Grace (Young)
6 Oct 1896 - 31 Jul 1993
Funeral Card: GRACE HARDING Birth October 6, 1896, Death July 29, 1993,
SERVICES HELD First Baptist Church Clever, Missouri July 31, 1993, at 10:00 A.M.
OFFICIATING Rev. Tommy Bilyeu, Rev. Terry Fortner MUSIC The Bilyeu Family
ESCORTS First Baptist Church Deacons FINAL RESTING PLACE Delaware Cemetery
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Harding, Leota “Granny” (Maynard) 13 Mar 1919 – 11 Nov 1992 NN-E 18 Nov
1992
Leota “Granny” Harding, 73, Nixa, died Thursday, Nov. 11, in her home. She was
born March 13, 1919, in Christian County, the daughter of Bert and Ella (Payne)
Maynard. On Aug. 13, 1936, she married Clell Harding. She was a member of the
Riverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Russell in
1972. Survivors include her husband, Clell; one son, Frank Harding and his wife, Cindy,
Rogersville; two grandchildren, Kent Russell, Springfield, and Bryan Harding, Phoenix,
Ariz.; one great-granddaughter, Chelsea Russell, Willard; two sisters, Lorene Murray,
Springfield, and Rosalie Carter, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. Services were
held Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Kitchen, Springfield.
Harding, Minta (Edwards) 12 May 1873 - 15 Mar 1968
Funeral services for Mrs. Minta Harding, 95, Nixa, who died at 3 p.m. Saturday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here
with the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lena Faught, 1631 North Hampton; four sons, the Rev.
Roscoe Harding, the Rev. Fay Harding, Clell and J. Ophare, all of Nixa; 11
grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great- grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1968 in the margin.
AND
Harding, Minta (Edwards) 12 May 1873 - 23 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Wright & Susan (Sink) Edwards; married Carey A. Harding
21 Apr 1872 - 18 Feb 1957]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minta Harding, 95, Nixa, who died at 3 p.m. Saturday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa
with the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley officiating. Burial was in McConnell officiating. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lena Faught, Springfield; four sons, the Rev. Roscoe
Harding, the Rev. Fay Harding, Clell and J. Ophare, all of Nixa; 11 grandchildren, 27
great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.
Hardy, Kerry G. (Silva) 24 Nov 1956 – 19 Jan 1995 CCH-N 1 Feb 1995

Kerry G. Silva Hardy, D.V.M., 38, Springfield, died Thursday, Jan. 19, in her
residence. She was born Nov. 24, 1956, in St. Louis County, the daughter of W. R. and
Sayor Silva. Kerry was a 1981 graduate of the University of Missouri College of
Veterinary Medicine. She and her husband, Doug, were practicing veterinarians at the
James River Animal Hospital from 1984 to the present. She started the Ozark Mountain
Assistance Dogs Organization, which trains dogs for the hearing-impaired. Survivors
include her husband, Doug, of the home; her parents, W. R. and Sayor Silva of Florissant;
her mother- and father-in-law, James B. and Delores Hardy, Joplin; an aunt, Carolyn
Busch of Chesterfield; a brother-in-law and his wife, James D. and Nancy M. Hardy,
Joplin; two nieces, Paula Wolf and Lisa Hardy, both of Joplin; and three nephews,
Jimmy, Scott and Kevin Hardy, all of Joplin. Services were held Saturday in the
Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel. Additional services were held Tuesday in St.
Louis under the direction of the Stygar Florissant Chapel. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Hardy, Theodore “Ted” 7 Feb 1904 - 6 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
Services for Ted Hardy, 75, Fordland, will be held Friday in Marsh Chapel,
Rogersville with Howard Cowan and Oreston Fields officiating. Burial will be in Green
Hill Cemetery. Mr. Hardy died at 6:10 p.m. March 6 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield
after a two-week illness. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include cousins.
Hardy, Warren David 27 Dec 1920 - 13 May 2006 SN-L 15 May 2006
[Note: Son of David Hope & Mary Amy (Filbeck) Hardy; married 28 May 1943 Marjorie
Maxene Dunkin]
Warren David Hardy, 85, Rogersville, Mo., departed this life May 13, 2006. The
son of David Hope Hardy and Mary Amy Filbeck Hardy was born Dec. 27, 1920, at his
home place near Rogersville, Mo. Warren was baptized into Christ in 1936 and attended
North National Church of Christ in Springfield, Mo. Warren was born, raised and lived
on his family farm near Rogersville nearly all of his life. For a short period of time he left
his home to serve his country during World War II in the Army Air Forces Technical
Training Command in Gulfport, Mississippi, as an airplane mechanic. Afterward, he
married Marjorie Maxene Dunkin on May 28, 1943. They lived on the family farm where
he raised cattle and pigs. In addition he worked 27 years at Lily Tulip, Owens, Illinois, as
an arch press operator and retired from there in 1983. After retirement, Warren continued
to stay busy working on the farm. He enjoyed raising a large garden that he shared with
many of his friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Maxene Dunkin
Hardy and his sister, Nettie Pearl Hardy Phillips; one niece, Charlene Wheeler; and one
great-niece, Debbie Phillips Brauburger. He was survived by one daughter, Jeanetta
Hardy, Rogersville; one son, Warren David Hardy, Jr., Rogersville; three granddaughters,
Shannon Henke, Springfield, Angela Dougan, Ozark, and Tracy Hardy, Springfield; three
great-grandchildren, Christian Henke, Hardy Dougan, and Kadence Cooper; two
nephews, Charles Phillips, Clever, William Clyde Phillips, Carthage, and one niece,
Virginia Clydene Sloan, of Washington state. Services will be held Tuesday, May 16, at
10 a.m. at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville, Mo. Burial will be in White Oak
Cemetery east of Rogersville. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, May 15, at

the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, 3132 N. Fair
Haven LP, Strafford, MO 65757.
Hargis, Thomas Edgar “Tom” 26 Jun 1887 - 26 Jan 1948 CCR 5 Feb 1948
[Note: married Anne]
Thomas Edgar Hargis was born June 26, 1887, at Seymour, Mo., and departed
this life on Jan. 26, 1948, at the age of 60. He was a veteran of World War I, having
served his country in France. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Hargis, five
children, Mary Jane, Elizabeth, Eva, Lena and Ross Lee, all of the home, two
stepchildren, Joan Holt and Willard Holt, four brothers and two sisters. He was converted
in his home two years ago, but never united with any church. He was a faithful
companion and father. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 28, at the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Pressley of Bolivar. Burial was in Ozark cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Hargrove, Julia (Crider) Oliver 21 Apr 1913 - 31 Dec 1998 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Daughter of John & Mayme Crider; married 1929 Clyde Oliver; married 1940
Floyd Hargrove]
Julia Hargrove, 85, left this life December 31, at the Springfield Health Care
Center, Springfield. Born April 21, 1913 in Arbyrd, Missouri, the eldest daughter of John
and Mayme Crider, who was united in marriage to Clyde Oliver in 1929. There were four
children born of that union. In 1940 she married Floyd Hargrove and gave life to three
more children. A dedicated nurse, she retired in Ohio in 1982 and made her home in
Southwest Missouri in 1986. She was a member of the Cherry Street Baptist Church.
Julia is survived by her sister and her husband; Lee Anna and Chelon Gregory of
Lebanon. Her five remaining children and their spouses are Margie and James Edwards,
Nixa; Robert E. and Saeko Oliver, Nixa; Mary and Jack Connors of Springfield; Thomas
F. and Linda Hargrove, Sarasota, Fl; Donna and J.D. Limon of Ozark. Also surviving are
16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews, and many other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Nancy, a brother
Herbert, two infant children John Joyce and Nancy Joyce and two very special nephews
Jim Crider and John Gregory. Funeral services were Monday January 4, at Harris, A
Heritage Funeral Home Ozark with the Reverend Kenneth Gillming officiating. Burial
followed at the Selmore Cemetery. Visitation was Sunday January 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at
the funeral home. She is at long last, at peace.
Hargus, Thomas E. “Tom” 26 Jun 1887 - 26 Jan 1948 OH 30 Jan 1975 p11
[Note: married Anna; dates from tombstone]
In Memory of our husband and father, T. E. Hargus who passed away January 27,
1948. Anna Hargue and Family
Harl, Joseph Earl 10 Feb 1933 - 24 Dec 1971 CCR 30 Dec 1971 p8
Funeral services for Joseph Ray “Tip” Harl, age not given, of El Paso, Texas, who
was killed in an auto accident there Christmas Eve, were to be held at 10 a.m. today at
McLaughlin Funeral Home in St. Louis, with interment in the National Cemetery at
Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis. Mr. Harl is survived by his wife, the former Nancy

Cobb, of El Paso. Mr. Harl was reportedly enroute to pick up his wife after work
Christmas Eve when the tragedy occurred. Several Ozark friends of the Harls were
enroute to St. Louis this morning to attend funeral services.
Harman, Barry Lane 29 Jan 1939 – 3 Jul 2001 CCH-N 11 Jul 2001
Barry Lane Harman, 62, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2001. He was born
Jan. 29, 1939, the son of Delbert and Aileen (Prevo) Harman. He lived throughout his life
in Ozark and served his country in the U.S. Navy. On May 13, 1966, he and Linda Sue
Bilyeu were married. Harman retired from Rose Metal Products. He was a Shriner, a
member of Scottish Rite and Ozark Masonic Lodge. Survivors include: his wife Linda
Sue, Ozark; his mother Aileen Harman, Springfield; a daughter Candy Ensign, Ozark;
two grandchildren, Michael Ensign and Mandy Ensign, both of Ozark; two brothers,
Gerald Harman and his wife Alice, Kennebunkport, Maine, and David Harman and his
wife Ginger, Poteau, Okla.; a nephew, Andy Harman, Denver, Colo.; a niece, Heidi
Harman, Winston-Salem, N.C.; other relatives; and friends. A funeral service was held
Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. A graveside service followed in Green Lawn Cemetery Walnut Grove.
Harmon, Ben Calvin, Col., M.D. 7 Oct 1934 - 22 Mar 2006 SN-L 24 Mar 2006 & SNL 25 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Ben Campbell & Minnie (Sansom) Harmon; married Jakie]
Col. Ben Calvin Harmon M.D., passed away in his home March 22, 2006. He was
born October 7, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ben Campbell and Minnie Sansom
Harmon. He lived a life of service to his family, his country, his community and his
profession. Dr. Harmon is survived by his wife, Jakie, of the home; three sons, Dr. Ben
Hugh Harmon and wife, Julie, Seattle, Wash., Dr. Charles C. Harmon and wife, Rebecca,
Chicago, Ill., and Michael A. Harmon and wife, Shannon, Ozark, Mo.; one daughter, Lisa
Marie Harmon, Nixa, Mo.; two grandson, Josiah and Seth Harmon, Seattle, Wash.; two
granddaughters, Michel Harmon, Seattle, Wash., and Emily Madison Harmon, Ozark,
Mo.; two step grandsons, Evan and Clayton, Ozark, Mo.; two sisters, Carolyn Graves and
husband, Don, Arlington, Texas, Wanda Bruner and husband, Paul, San Antonio, Texas;
two nephews, Robert Graves, Arlington, Texas, and Chris Record, Dallas, Texas; a niece,
Jan Amini, San Antonio, Texas; the mothers of his children, Jane and Margaret; and a
host of many friends. His parents and one sister, Geneel Frances McDonald, preceded
him in death. Dr. Harmon graduated from North Side High School, Ft. Worth, Texas, and
enrolled in Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth on a scholarship as a pre-med major.
He finished his bachelor's degree in three years with Summa Cum Laude honors. He was
awarded a full scholarship to Washington University Medical School in St. Louis where
he graduated in 1960 with high honors and was president of his class. Upon graduation
from Washington University, he accepted an offer as a physician at Smith-GlynnCallaway Clinic, and was only there a few months when he was drafted into the Vietnam
War and spent 18 months in Vietnam. On December 10, 1967, he was in Vietnam with
the 93rd General Hospital, followed by assignment to the 36th EVAC hospital with
secondary duty as Division Surgeon to the 2nd Vietnamese Airborne Division. He also
did surgery on the Vietnamese children that had congenital deformities such as club foot.
On his discharge, he resigned his commission, then re-enlisted in the reserves in 1973. He

was with Detachment 3, 21st General Hospital and was commander of the 3rd of the 25th
M.A.S.H. unit at Ft. Leonard Wood. He then formed detachment 1, 21st General Hospital
in Springfield until they became 313th HUS stationed in Springfield which was attached
to the 67th General Hospital in Wurtsburg, Germany. This was the first time a reserve
unit was attached to an active duty unit. He continued as Commander until he retired. The
unit went to Desert Storm which was the first time a reserve officer in his unit gave an
order to an active duty member. He retired as a Colonel in 1996. He recruited many
young doctors from medical schools who are now serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2006, in Dale Street
Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, near Nixa. Visitation
will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Memorial
contributions may be made to Dale Street Methodist Church.
Harmon, David Mose 7 Nov 1880 - 18 Mar 1961
CCR 23 Mar 1961 p5
[Note: Married Margaret Adams]
Funeral services for David Mose Harmon, 80, retired farmer of the Garrison
community who died at noon on Saturday, will be conducted by Lois Robertson at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Garrison Union Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Survivors
are a son Loman of Garrison; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Harmon, Margaret (Adams)
6 Oct 1884 - 30 May 1957 CCR 6 Jun 1957 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Harmon, 73, who died Thursday, May 30 at
her home three miles south of Garrison, were held Saturday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Garrison Union Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
She was born October
6, 1884, at Garrison, Mo. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. George W. Adams. On March
20, 1902, she was united in marriage to Mose Harmon and to this union two children
were born, The daughter, Mrs. Louise Kirby, passed away in 1946. Survivors include her
husband, Mose Harmon, one son, Leonard Harmon of near Garrison, five grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren; three brothers, John Adams of Collins, Mont, Burgen
Adams of Springfield, Mo, and Alfred Adams of Wanette, Okla.
Harmon, Rick Lynn 4 Jun 1963 - 19 Aug 2004
SN-L 21 Aug 2004
Rick Lynn Harmon died Thursday, Aug. 19. He was born June 4, 1963. Rick was
an employee for Missouri Dept. of Transportation. Services will be held Sunday, Aug.
22, at 2 p.m. at the White River Association Building at Taneyville with burial at
Garrison Cemetery. No visitation is planned, private family viewing only. Services are
under direction of Forsyth Whelchel Funeral Chapel.
Harmsworth, Mercy (Gates)
1896 - 20 Sep 1969 CCR 25 Sep 1969 p5
Funeral service for Mercy Gates Harmsworth, 73 of Jenkins, were held Tuesday,
September 23, at Shiloh Baptist Church near Aurora, with burial in Leann Cemetery
south of Aurora. Mrs. Harmsworth died at 2:45 a.m. Saturday in the Aurora Community
Hospital following a short illness. She will be remember by a great many former students
of Ozark High School as a school teacher her in the 1920’s. Survivors include her
husband, Clarence; three sons, Charles Harmsworth of Jenkins, Harmsworth of Leann

and James Harmsworth (SIC), Fairfield, Calif.; two brothers, Douglas Gates, Waterloo,
Ore. and Edward Strohfield, Oklahoma City
Harnden, Caleb Jack 1 Feb 2005 - 1 Feb 2005 SN-L 4 Feb 2005
February 1, 2005 Caleb went home to heaven born to Todd and Morgan Harnden,
of Ozark, Mo. He leaves behind two sisters, Taylor and Emma; grandparents Lewis and
Tammy Marshall, Robert Harnden, and Sherry Summers; many aunts, uncles, and
cousins. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North. In lieu flowers, donations can be sent to City Utilities Credit Union North Benton,
c/o Caleb Harnden. He came into this world a fighter and left a fighter. He is our little
angel and will always be in our hearts.
Harp, Artie (Nokes) 10 Mar 1889 - 6 Nov 1960 CCR 17 Nov 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of Columbus M. and Sarah E. (Bolin) Nokes]
Funeral services for Mrs. Artie Harp, 71, of Lamar, Colo. formerly of Nixa, were
held Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of Lamar, with the Rev.
George Thompson officiating. Interment was in Fairmount Cemetery. Mrs. Harp died
Sunday morning, Nov. 6 at 10:30 in Sacred Heart Hospital after an extended illness. She
was born in Christian County March 10, 1889 and was united in marriage to Sampson D.
Harp in 1805. Mr. Harp preceded her in death in 1926.
Survivors include four sons,
L. Okla Harp and Clark D. Harp of Colorado Springs, Colo, J. Harold Harp of Salem.,
Ore, S. Clay Harp of Independence, Mo; five daughters, Mrs. Hazel Pierson of Hotchkiss,
Colo., Mrs. Inez Perkins, Mrs. Nyda Thompson and Mrs. Maria Osborn of Lamar, Colo.
and Mrs. Evelyn Baker of Newton, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Pruitt and Mrs. Lum
Keltner of Nixa and a brother, Ed Nokes of Nixa, 46 grandchildren and 52 great
grandchildren.
Harp, Barbara Aline (Borgstadt) 29 Nov 1934 - 16 Mar 2004 SN-L 19 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of August & Marceline (Duffy) Borgstadt; married 20 Jul 1956 Arley
Richard Harp]
Barbara Aline Harp, age 69, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in
her home. She was born November 29, 1934, in Aulville, Mo., the daughter of August
and Marceline (Duffy) Borgstadt. On July 20, 1956, she and Arley Richard Harp were
united in marriage. Survivors include her husband, Arley; four children, Randall Boyd
Harp and his wife, Rosa, Naples, Fla., Loretta Maberry and her husband, Wayne,
Strafford, Arley Richard Harp II, Marshall, Mo., and Raymond Craig Harp and his wife,
Deborah, Crestview, Fla.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alice
Johnson, Jane Reeves, and Sue Brooks, all of Aulville, Mo.; and three brothers, Lesley
Borgstadt, Aulville, Douglas Borgstadt, Corcordia, Mo., and Richard Borgstadt, Aulville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, F.D. Borgstadt and Eugene
Borgstadt. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 19, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Chaplain Randy Gilmore officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware
Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Harp, Barbara Aline (Borgstadt) 19 Nov 1934 - 16 Mar 2004 CCH-N 18 Mar 2004

Barbara Aline Harp, 69, Nixa, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004, in her home. She
was born Nov. 29, 1934 in Aulville, the daughter of August and Marceline (Duffy)
Borgstadt. On July 20, 1956, she and Arley Richard Harp were united in marriage. She
was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, F.D. Borgstadt and Eugene
Borgstadt. Survivors include her husband, Arley; four children, Randall Boyd Harp and
wife Rosa, Naples, Fla., Loretta Maberry and husband Wayne, Strafford, Arley Richard
Harp II, Marshall, and Raymond Craig Harp and wife Deborah, Crestview, Fla.; nine
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alice Johnson, Jane Reeves, and Sue
Brooks, all of Aulville; and three brothers, Lesley Borgstadt, Aulville, Douglas
Borgstadt, Corcordia, and Richard Borgstadt, Aulville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
March 19 in Adams funeral Home, Nixa, with Chaplain Randy Gilmore officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. March 18
in the funeral home.
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Harp, Charles Bradley 14 Oct 1967 – 5 Jun 1996 CCH-N 8 Jun 1996
Charles Bradley Harp, 28, of Hurley died Wednesday June 5, 1996 near
Marionville from injuries received from a motorcycle accident. The son of Elmer and
Charlene (Davis) Harp, he was born October 14, 1967 in Rockford, Ill. Charley had been
a resident of Hurley for 21 years. He graduated from Hurley High School in the class of
1985. He was an electrician, U.S. Army veteran and a member of Nixa Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Robin, to whom he was married June 30, 1990; daughter,
Paxton Bailey, of the home; his parents, Elmer and Charlene Harp of Nixa; his mother
and father-in-law, Donny and Linda Mooneyham of Marionville; his grandmother, Flora
Davis of Nixa; two brothers and their wives, Arthur and Elizabeth Harp of Aurora, MO
and Bruce and Connie Harp of Nixa; three sisters, Anna Osborne and her husband,
Michael, Pleasant Valley, Iowa; Beverly Yoho and her companion, David, Crane, MO;
and Charlotte Akins, and her husband, Jeff, Crane, MO; 14 nieces and nephews and a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 9, 1996 at 2:00
p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral home South. Burial will be in Jamesville Cemetery near Nixa.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 1996 in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stone County Bank, Crane, Missouri in care of a
trust for his daughter, Paxton.
Harp, Charles Wesley 5 Jul 1928 - 29 Jul 2003 SN-L 30 Nov 2003 & CCH-N
[Note: Son of Clyde & Margaret Frances (Hopkins) Harp; married 19 Feb 1954 Sue
McConnell]
Charles Wesley Harp, age 75, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2003 in St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born July 5, 1928 in Ozark, the son of Clyde and
Margaret Frances (Hopkins) Harp. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the
Korean War. On February 19, 1954, he and Sue McConnell were united in marriage. Mr.
Harp retired from Western Electric as a telephone equipment installer. He was a member
and deacon of James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Sue; two
children and their spouses, Cheryl and Joe Pruitt, and Kevin and Pam Harp, all of Nixa;
five granddaughters, Heather Hatman and husband John, Kendra Cummings and husband
Billy, Lydia Pruitt, Calee Harp, and Kara Harp; a great-granddaughter, Karly Cummings;

two sisters and their husbands, Ruth and Graham Marshall, and Jean and Benn Logan, all
of Nixa; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Russell and Peggy McConnell, El Paso,
Texas, and Tommy and Dorothy McConnell, Nixa; nieces and nephews; and other
relatives and friends. His parents and a sister, Gladys Gullett, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association.
Harp, Clyde R. 28 Aug 1898 - 2 Apr 1966
CCR 7 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John & Louisa "Lula" (Bolin) Harp; married 30 Dec 1919 Margaret
Frances Hopkins 17 Mar 1900 - 11 Mar 1993]
Clyde R. Harp, 67. a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after being a patient one day. He was a
farmer. Survivors are his wife, Frances; a son, Wesley, Route 1, Nixa; three daughters,
Mrs. Ruth Zeiler, Belleville, Ill., Mrs. Gladys Gullett, Edmonds, Okla., and Mrs. Imogene
Deal, Joplin; four brothers, Kermit, Nixa; Harry, Guy, both of Chico, Calif..; and Bill,
state of California; and a sister Mrs. Claris Brown, Redlands, Calif. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. E. L. Brock officiating. He was
assisted by the Rev. Bill Evans. Burial was in Jones- Chastain Cemetery
Harp, Elmer 5 Nov 1925 - 24 Sep 2003 SN-L 26 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of George A. & Roxie M. Harp; married 16 Jul 1949 Ruby Charlene Davis]
Elmer Harp was born Nov. 5, 1925, to George and Roxie Harp, of Chestnut
Ridge, Mo. (Christian County), one of three sons who all have preceded him in death. He
passed from this life Sept. 24, 2003, at 10:25 p.m. in his home at the age of 77 years, with
his family by his side. He was married July 16, 1949, in Oregon, Ill., to Ruby Charlene
Davis, of Highlandville. They were blessed by three sons and three daughters. He gave
his life to Christ on Feb. 12, 1994. Two sons have also preceded him in death, Arthur Lee
Harp, of Aurora, and Charles Bradley Harp, of Hurley. He is survived by his wife, Ruby
Charlene, three daughters and their husbands, Anna and Mike Osborn, of Pleasant Valley,
Iowa; Beverly and David Wilson, of Hurley, Mo.; Charlotte and husband Jeff Akins, of
Crane, Mo.; one son and his wife Bruce and Connie Harp, of Nixa; a daughter-in-law
Elizabeth Harp, of Aurora; a daughter-in-law Robin Swearingen, of Republic; 14
wonderful grandchildren and eight very special great-grandchildren. He was a very
special dad, a loving husband of 54 years, a man of few words, but honest and a man of
his word. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South with Howard Mountcastle officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery.
Visitation is 5:30 to 7:30 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield. Friends
may call from 2 to 7:30 p.m. today. The family will be present from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Harp, Fannie Pearl (Bryan) 1 Sep 1889 - 19 Nov 1957 CCM 21 Nov 1957 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Pearl Harp, 68 of Chestnutridge who died
Monday, Nov. 11 were held Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chestnutridge Church,
with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev., Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a

member of the Chestnutridge Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Tommy
Harp; three sons, Johnnie Harp of Florin, Calif and Willie Harp and Oliver Harp, both of
Sacramento, Calif; four daughters, Mrs. Paul Anderson and Mrs. John Meadows, both of
Modesto, Calif. Mrs. Lee Jones of Sacramento and Mrs. Randolph Dye of Chestnutridge;
16 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Mynerva Reynolds of
South Greenfield.
Harp, Floyd W. 31 Jul 1928 - 1 May 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Son of Roy Lee & Myrtle Alma (Grover) Harp; married 16 May 1949 Ava Irene
Copeland]
Floyd W. Harp, 65, Rogersville, died Sunday, May 1, 1994 at 3:48 a.m. in his
home. He was born July 31, 1928 at Ash Grove in Dade County and was the second of
three children of Roy Lee Harp and Myrtle Alma Grover Harp. He was delivered by Dr.
Charles McHaffie. On May 16, 1946, he was united in marriage to Ava Irene Copeland,
and to this union five children were born. Throughout his life he lived in the Ash Grove,
Galloway, Rogersville and Sparta areas. He was preceded in death by his father, a sister,
Freda Bly; and an infant daughter, Inez. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years,
Irene; four daughters and their husbands, Joyce, Sparta, Leta and Darrell McHaffie,
Rogersville, Ilona and Estel Wolfe, Elkhead, and Daphnie and Mike Hull, Rogersville;
five grandchildren, Kim and Toni McHaffie, Tyrel Wolfe, and Jessica and Kellsey Hull; a
great-grandchild, Brandi Jo; his mother, Myrtle Harp, Sparta; a sister, Nadine Reed,
Rogersville; nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were Tuesday, May 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Floyd
Pringle officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery.
Harp, George A. 6 Jul 1890 - 9 Mar 1961 CCR 16 Mar 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Lafayette & Harriett (Stewart) Harp]
Funeral services for George A. Harp, 70, who died Thursday evening, March 9, at
his home near Highlandville, were held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Spokane Baptist Church.
Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Rev. Howard
Blevins officiated. He was a farmer and stockman and life long resident of the
Highlandville community. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Roxie W. Harp; three sons,
Lester and Elmer Harp of Spokane and Elmer Harp of Rockford, Ill.; one brother,
Tommie Harp of Chestnut Ridge; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Melton of the state of Texas, 10
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Harp, Gertrude L. (Maze) 9 Jun 1910 - 8 Jan 2004
CCH-N 14 Jan 2004
Gertrude L. Harp, 93, Nixa, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004 in Christian Health Care,
Nixa. She was born June 9, 1910 in Hinesville, Ark., the daughter of George and Lena
(Chappel) Maze. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Harp, in 1981; two
sons, Mack W. Billings and Donald L. Billings; and her parents. Survivors include a
daughter, Betty Harp and husband Richard, Tucson, Ariz.; a son, Jim Billings and wife
Shirley, Long Lake, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A graveside
memorial service will be held at a later date in Pomona Valley Memorial Park, Pomona,
Calif. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. ©Ozarks
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Harp, Guy Leslie 22 Jan 1901 - 13 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p2
[Note: Son of John & Louisa "Lula" (Bolin) Harp]
NIXA - Services for Guy Leslie Harp, 78, formerly of Nixa, were held Sunday in
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Mr. Harp died Nov. 13 in a Chino, Calif. convalescent home of natural causes. Mr. Harp,
s World War II veteran, had lived in California since 1936. Survivors include two
brothers, Kermit, Nixa and Harry, Chino, Calif.. and a sister, Mrs. Clarice Brown,
Redlands, Calif.
Harp, Harley Ronald 8 Jul 1934 - 6 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
[Note: Son of William C. & Ruby Ethel (Jones) Harp; married 13 Jun 1964 Toy Ann
Smith]
Harley Ronald Harp, 56, Nixa, died at 11:56 a.m. Monday, May 6, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 8, 1934, in Christian County to
William C. and Ruby Ethel Jones Harp. They moved to the state of California when he
was nine years old. He married Toy Ann Smith June 13, 1964, in Las Vegas, Nev. They
moved back to Nixa in 1973. He worked for Acro Trailer Co. for the last 12 years. He
was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Warren Avery Harp. He is survived
by his wife, Toy Ann, of the home; three sons, Robert, Farmington, N.M., Ronald,
Cappell, Texas, and Keith, Nixa; three daughters, Rhonda June Harp, Huntington Beach,
Calif., Deedle Braender, Imperial Beach, Calif., and Leslie McCafferty, Springfield; 13
grandchildren; a sister, Susie Rice, Columbia; and three brothers, William Arthur Harp,
Bolivar, Arvil Lee Harp and Harley's twin brother, Harvey Donald Harp, both of Nixa.
Services were Thursday, May 9, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Harp , Harvey D. 8 Jul 1934 - 28 Dec 2006 CCH-N 10 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of William Clifford & Ruby Ethel (Jones) Harp; married 31 Dec 1952 Norma
Jean Frost]
Harvey D. Harp, 72, passed away Dec. 28, 2006, in his home at Nixa. He was
born July 8, 1934, in Craig Hollow (Highlandville) the son of William Clifford and Ruby
Ethel (Jones) Harp. On Dec. 31, 1952, Harvey and Norma Jean Frost were united in
marriage and to this union four children were born. Harvey worked at Chateau Mobile
Homes in Springfield for many years. He enjoyed fishing and woodworking. Survivors
include: His wife Norma Jean; four children, Diane Harp Huffman, Acworth, Ga., Bryon
Harp and his wife Angie of Nixa, Tammy Duflot and her husband Rick of Republic,
Terrina Smith and her husband Shawn of Sparta; 13 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. A visitation for family and friends was held Saturday, Dec. 30 at Adams
Funeral Home in Nixa. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Harp, John Madison 14 Dec 1872 - 2 Dec 1948 CCR 9 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Lafayette & Harriett (Stewart) Harp; married 1895 Edith Tillman 22 Mar
1876 - 25 Nov 1923; married 25 Oct 1925 Bertha Jacox 27 Jul 1900 - 18 Jun 1946]
John Madison Harp, 75, died Thursday, Dec. 2, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Nora Forgey of Sparta, Mo. He was the son of a Christian county pioneer family, the late

Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Harp. In 1895 he married Edith Tillman and to this union was
born five children. One son died in infancy. Mrs. Harp died in November of 1923. In
1928 he married Bertha Jacobs. Three children were born to this union, which was
broken by the death of Mrs. Harp a few years later. His membership was with the Baptist
church. He is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Minnie Phipps of Highlandville, Mo.;
Mrs. Nora Forgey of Sparta, Mo.; Mrs. Blanche Defenderfer of Ozark, Mo.; and Dorothy
Mae and Deloris of the School of the Ozarks; two sons, Walter of California and John of
Germany, 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, George of
Highlandville and Tommy of Chestnutridge and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Melton of Texas.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home by
Rev. Worth Caughron with burial in the Prospect cemetery.
Harp, Kermit Theodore 2 Jun 1909 - 21 Apr 2000
Kermit Theodore Harp was the son of John and Louisa Bolin Harp. On July 7
1929 by and Lorene Blevins were married. Kermit was a retired carpenter and farmer
who loved to sucker grab(sucker is a carp fish, grab is a way of catching). He loved his
family dearly and will be greatly missed by his grandchildren. He was a special grandpa.
Kermit was a member of First Baptist Church of Nixa. He was preceded in death by his
wife Lorene on 4 July 1998; his son Rex Harp; four brothers, and a sister. Survivors
include; His daughter-in-law, Clara Harp; a grandson, Rick Harp; a granddaughter,
Ronda Thompson and her husband, Wayne, all of Nixa; great grandsons, Jeff Thompson
and Justin Thompson, Nixa; and a great granddaughter, Christy Sherer and her husband
David, Highlandville. In memory of Kermit T. Harp born 2 June 1909 and passed away
21 April 2000. Services Tuesday, 25 April 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa Missouri. Officiating is Dr. Richard Eakins. Music: "Shall We Gather at the
River," and "How Great Thou Art" with Charles Driver, soloist and Colette Long Pianist.
Escorts are: Rick Harp, Wayne Thompson, Jeff Thompson, Justin Thompson, David
Sherer and Arvil Harp. Interment at Glenn Cemetery. Contributed by Marcia Haworth
and Becky Schimek.
Harp, Lester Lee
2 Mar 1911 - 15 Jun 1984
Lester L. Harp, 73, Rockford, Ill, died at 4 a.m. Friday in his home after short
illness. Mr. Harp was a Spokane native. He was a construction worker for Preston
Construction Company for 10 years before his retirement in 1969. He lived in Rockford
for 25 years. Survivors include a brother, Elmer, Crane; and several nieces and nephews.
Harris will announce services. Springfield, Mo. News- Leader, Sunday June 17 1984.
Harp, Lorene (Blevins) 19 Mar 1911 - 4 Jul 1998 CCH-N 15 Jul 1998
Lorene Harp, age 87, of Nixa, died Saturday, July 4, 1998, in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born March 19, 1911, near Ozark, and was one of eleven children
of James and Lucinda (Wheeler) Blevins. On July 7, 1929 she married Kermit Harp.
They had one son, Rex Harp, who preceded her in death in 1994. Her brothers and sisters
also preceded Mrs. Harp in death. She was a member of Nixa First Baptist Church.
Survivors include: her husband of 69 years, Kermit Harp, a daughter-in-law, Clara Harp;
two grandchildren, Rick Harp, and Ronda Thompson and her husband, Wayner all of
Nixa; three great-grandchildren, Christy Harp, Jeff Thompson, and Justin Thompson; and

many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 7, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery, south
of Nixa.
Harp, Margaret Frances “Frankie” (Hopkins) 17 Mar 1900 - 11 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar
1993
[Note: Daughter of Jacob S. & Anna Mary (Smith) Hopkins; married 30 Jan 1920 Clyde
R. Harp 28 Aug 1898 - 2 Apr 1966]
Margaret Frances "Frankie" Harp, 92, Nixa, passed away at 3:50 a.m., Thursday,
March 11, 1993 at Ozark Riverview Manor following a long illness. She was born March
17, 1900, in West Plains, daughter of Jacob S. and Anna Mary Smith Hopkins. "Frankie"
moved to Christian County in the Nixa area when she was 13-1/2 years old. She was
united in marriage Jan. 30, 1920 to Clyde R. Harp. She was a member of the Riverdale
Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband and four sisters, Evelyn Gardner, Ida Hopkins Irene Glidewell and Anna Sample
Olsezweski. Survivors include her son, Charles Wesley Harp, and his wife, Sue, Nixa;
three daughters , Ruth Zieger, Nixa, Gladys Gullett, and her husband, Bill, Eufaula,
Okla., Jean McCoy, and her husband, Harold, Nixa; three sisters, Carol Keys,
Springfield, Sarah Olson, Donna, Texas, and Ora Linkous, Forsyth; five grandchildren,
11 great-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday, March
14, in the Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. J.C. Harp
officiating. Burial was in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery,
AND
Harp, Margaret Frances "Frankie" 17 Mar 1900 - 14 Mar 1993
In memory of Margaret Frances "Frankie" Harp born 17 March 1900 West Plains,
MO, and died 11 March 1993 Ozark MO. Services Sunday, 14 March 1993, 2:30 p.m. at
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home. Organist Pat Kerr. Vocalists are Hattie Carter and
granddaughter Jolene Burkhart. Officiating is Rev. J.C. Harp. Pallbearers are: Richard
Harp, Leonard Smith, John Gullett, Kevin Harp and Joe Pruitt. Interment at JonesChastain Cemetery Nixa MO. Info from funeral card contributed by Marcia Haworth
and Becky Schimek.
Harp, Margaret Louise (Patton) 4 Aug 1932 - 9 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of Louis & Gracie Patton; married 8 Mar 1948 William Warren Harp]
Margaret Louise Harp, age 66, of Ozark, died Monday, November 9, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born August 4, 1932 in Sacramento,
California and was the daughter of Louis and Gracie Patton. On March 8, 1948 she and
William Warren Harp were married. They returned to this area from California in 1981.
Mrs. Harp was a member of the Ozark General Baptist Church. Survivors include: her
husband, William; a son, William R. Harp, Ozark; a daughter, Jo Anne Sakaoka, Ozark;
three grandchildren, Billy Harp, Bryan and Thomas Sakaoka; five great-grandchildren,
Nick Taylor, Billy Harp. Elizabeth Freel, Alex Sakaoka, and Vivian Harp, two sisters,
Helena Glasier, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Bertalee Mahnke, State of Nevada; three
brothers, Johnny Patton and Eddie Patton, both of Sacramento, California, and Leo
Patton, Custer, South Dakota; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services was at 1 p.m.

Saturday, November 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Maxine Lund
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Harp, Mildred Oleatha (Bussard) Spencer 26 May 1915 - 7 Mar 2007 SN-L 9 Mar
2007
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Zina (Phillips) Bussard; married 29 Feb 1936 Herman Spencer
? - 1992; married John C. Harp]
Mildred Oleatha Spencer Harp, 91, left her home in Shell Knob to be with her
Savior, two husbands, a son, a grandson, and a son -in-law, on Wednesday, March 7,
2007. She was born May 26, 1915, the daughter of Jim and Zina (Phillips) Bussard. After
Zina's death, Oleatha was raised by her stepmother, Lottie (Sanders) Bussard, from the
age of five. A life long farmer in Nixa and Pleasant Hope, Oleatha began her career at the
Pierless Laundry in Springfield and retired from Lily Tulip after 21 years. She married
Herman Spencer on February 29, 1936, in Polk County, and to their union they had two
sons, Raymond Wayne and Homer and wife, Judy, all of Brighton, and three daughters,
Mary Steere and friend, Jerry Ash, Rayma Miller and husband, Leonard, all of Shell
Knob, and Janet Spencer and Ronnie Payne, Pleasant Hope. Oleatha also had 17
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild (and one on the way);
nephews, nieces, and many friends that were family. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 56 years, Herman; her husband of three years, John C. Harp; a son, Raymond
Wayne; grandson, Robert Lee Love; son-in-law, Fred Steere; and brothers, Homer, Jack,
Wilbert and Leonard. The family wishes to thank St. John's Hospice of Aurora, especially
Oleatha's caregivers, Judy, Dolly, and Sonja, and Chaplain Jack. Mother loved you very
much. "Mom, you never will leave us. We want you to know, we will meet you in the
morning! We Love You.? Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10,
2007, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Todd Staples officiating. Burial
will follow in Patterson Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Contributions can be made to the St. John's Hospice of Aurora. Online
condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Harp, Nora Helen (Roberts) 18 Sep 1926 - 11 May 1970 CCR 14 May 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Ben F. & Clara L. (Moore) Roberts; married 7 Dec 1943 Lester Lee
Harp 2 Mar 1911 - 15 Jun 1984]
Mrs. Helen Harp, 43. of Springfield, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, following a ten months illness. Mrs. Harp was a former resident of Spokane and
a resident of Springfield eight years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Rysted
of Springfield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Roberts of Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Russell of Branson and Mrs. Lois Rysted of Ponce de Leon; and one brother, John Calvin
Roberts of Joplin, Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Ozark with
the Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating, Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Harp, Rex 2 Apr 1930 - 17 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Kermit T. & Eva Lorene (Blevins) Harp; married 9 Jul 1949 Clara Ball]
Rex Harp, 63, Nixa, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994 at 10:45 p.m. at Cox Medical
Center South following a long illness. He was born April 2, 1930 in Greene County, the
son of Kermit T. Harp and Eva Lorene Blevins. He was united in marriage July 9, 1949

to Clara Ball. Rex was retired as a route salesman for Butternut Bread Co. after 36 years.
He was a Nixa School Board member, was a member of the Nixa High School Athletic
Hall of Fame, a judge for Golden Glove Boxing; a breeder of short-horn cattle, was very
active in sucker grabbing for the Nixa Sucker Day activities, enjoyed hunting and fishing,
and, above all, enjoyed his family. He was also a member of Nixa First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Clara, of the home; a son, Rick, Nixa; a daughter, Rhonda
Thompson,, and her husband, Wayne; his parents; and three grandchildren, Jeff and
Justin Thompson, Nixa, and Christy Harp, Willis, Texas. Funeral services were Sunday at
2 p.m., at Nixa First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Harp, Ruby Ethel (Jones) 17 Aug 1904 - 12 Feb 1986
Services for Ruby Ethel Harp, 81, Nixa will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel,
Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Harp died at 4:20 p.m.
Wednesday in her home after a long illness. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, February
14, 1986} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Harp, Sarah Frances (Sanders) 17 Oct 1877 - 27 Sep 1955
CCR 5 Oct 1955 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Frances Harp, 77, who died September 27 at a
Springfield rest home were held September 29 at the Harris Funeral Home in Nixa, with
Rev, Dean Baldwin officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Mrs. Harp was converted early in life and had attended the Church of the Nazarene,
Springfield the past several years. Her husband, William C. Harp, preceded her in death
in 1940. Survivors include step-sons, Lester Harp of Golden City, Kan., John C. Harp of
Springfield and Carl Harp of Malden, Mo.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lelia Duncan of
Albany, Calif. and Mrs. Erma McCullough of Richmond, Calif; two brothers, John
Sanders of Springfield and Sam Sanders of Republic; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Bussard of
Nixa; other relatives and many friends.
Harp, Thomas D. “Tommy” 24 Jun 1884 - 4 Apr 1977 OH 7 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: married Fannie Pearl Bryan 1 Sep 1889 - 19 Nov 1957]
CHESTNUTRIDGE - Tommy Harp, 92 of Chestnutridge died at 7 p.m. Monday
in Springfield MediCenter after a three-month illness. He was a retired farmer and a
member of New Haven General Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs.
Jessie Anderson and Mrs. Ermal Meadows, both of Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Clarice
Dye, Chestnutridge and three sons, Johnnie and Willie, both of Sacramento, Calif. and
Oliver of Elk Grove, Calif. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
AND
Harp, Thomas D. “Tommy” 24 Jun 1884 - 4 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
CHESTNUTRIDGE - Services for Tommy Harp, 92 of Chestnutridge were at 2
p.m. Friday in New Haven General Baptist east of here with the Rev. Elmer Davis
officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mr. Harp died at 2 p.m. Monday in Springfield MediCenter after a three-month
illness.
AND
Harp, Thomas D. “Tommy” 24 Jun 1884 - 4 Apr 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
In Remembrance of Tommy Harp

A letter to Dad
There are so many things I’d like to tell you face to face.
I either lack the words or fail to find the time or place.
But in this special l etter, Dad, you’ll find at least in part
The feeling that the missing years have left within my heart.
The memory of childhood days and all that you have done
To make our home a happy place and growing upo such fun
I still recall the walks we took, the games we often played
Those confidential chats we had while resting in the shade.
This letter comes to thank you, Dad for needed words of praise
The counsel and the guidance, too, that shaped my childhood days.
No words of mine can tell you Dad the things I really feeel.
But you must know my love for you is lasting, warm and real.
You made my world a better place and through the coming years,
I’ll keep those memories of you as treasured souvenirs!
By Claris Dye
Harp, William C. 12 Sep 1896 - 28 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: Son of John R. & Louisa “Lula” (Bolin) Harp; married Ruby Ethel Jones 17 Aug
1904 - 12 Feb 1986]
NIXA - Services for William C. “Bill” Harp, 80, Nixa, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery west of here. Mr. Harp died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday in Springfield MediCenter.
Death was attributed to natural causes. A native of Riverdale, Mr. Harp resided in the
state of California form 1945 until he retired and returned to Nixa in 1971. He was a
member of the Nixa Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; a daughter,
Mrs. Clara Lene Rice, Columbia; four sons, Arvil Lee of Linwood, Calif., Donald of
Ozark and Ronald and Arthur, both of Nixa; three brothers, Guy and Harry, both of
Chino, Calif.; and Kermit of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Clarice Brown, Redlands, Calif.; 19
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
AND
Harp, William C. “Bill”
12 Sep 1896 - 28 May 1977
Services for William C. “Bill” Harp, 80, Nixa, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev Wilbur Blansit, officiating. Burial will be in
McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Harp died at 4:05 a.m. Saturday in the Springfield
Medical Center. Death was attributed to natural causes. A native of Riverdale, Mr. Harp,
resided in the state of California from 1945 till he retired and returned to Nixa in 1971.
He was a member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife,
Ethel; a daughter, Mrs. Clara Rice of Columbia, Missouri; four sons, Arvil Lee, of
California, Donald of Ozark and Ronald and Arthur, both of Nixa; three brothers, Guy
and Harry of California and Kermit of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Clarice Brown of California;
19 grand children and 15 great grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 29,
1977}. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Harp, William Homer 15 Feb 1905 - 17 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: married Luetta 14 Mar 1905 - Mar 1994]

William Homer Harp, 82, of Republic, died March 17 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Harp were held Saturday at Meadors Chapel, Republic, with
the Revs. Jerry Hall and John C. Harp officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Mr. Harp was a retired employee of the Union Stockyard. He is survived by his wife,
Luetta; three sons, Bill, Rogersville, James, Highlandville, and Donald, Jefferson City;
three daughters, Linda Copeland, Springfield, Betty Daniels, Amarillo, Texas, and Nancy
Durr, Billings; 21 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and three nieces and one
nephew.
Harpe, Robert Wesley 15 Oct 1911 - 28 Apr 1937
Robert Wesley Harpe, 25, former STC student, died Wednesday at his home in
Lawrence, Kan. He was credit manager of a rubber tire company office for the firm at
Lawrence. He was made manager at 24 and was the youngest man ever named to a
managerial position in that company. Funeral services will be at 2:30 o’clock this
afternoon in the Christian Church at Ash Grove. The Rev. J. Fred King, district
superintendent of the Methodist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery
there. Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Helen Manley Harpe; his parents, the Rev. and Mrs.
Charles S. Harpe of Conway, and two sisters, Dorothy of Aurora and Mrs. S. W. Cole of
Springfield.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated. [son of
Rev. Charles Sumner & Bertha (Mendershausen) Harpe & bur by them in Ash Grove
Cemetery]
Harper, Amber Claudine 14 Mar 1987 - 17 Feb 2007 CCH-N 21 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Claudine Harper]
Amber Claudine Harper, 19, of Ozark, passed away Feb. 17, 2007, in her home
following a miraculous escape from an accident when her car plunged into Lake
Springfield. She was born March 14, 1987, in Plattsburg. She attended school in
Plattsburg where she was a People to People Student Ambassador allowing her to travel
to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Amber was an assistant for Ozark Veterinary
Clinic in Ozark and a student at OTC. She loved all animals and especially enjoyed her
Shelties, cats and her horses. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in
Nixa where she was a Royal Rangers Leader. Survivors include: Her parents, Bill and
Claudine Harper; eight brothers and sisters: Glynda Francis, Lee's Summit, Carisa
Schulze, Nashua, Tammy DeLuca, Antioch, Calif., Kimberly Schulze, Plattsburg, Vickie
Woods, Coushatta, La., Ricki Nell Smith, San Diego, Calif., Butch Harper, Dallas, Texas,
Chris Harper, Overland Park, Kan., and Chuck Harper, Mission, Kan.; cousins; her
church family, and many other friends. She was preceded in death by her greatgrandparents, Glyndon and Beulah Berryman, and Mary C. and Walter Harper. A
memorial service will be Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. in First Assembly of God Church, Nixa, with
Pastor Don Blansit officiating. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Harper, Betty Jane (Sankey) 26 Feb 1938 - 11 Nov 2001 CCH-N 24 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Jane (Elliott) Sankey; married 24 Aug 1956 Bill Harper]
Betty Jane Harper, 66, Ava, died on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004. Betty was born
Feb. 26, 1938 in Wallford, Iowa, the daughter of Edward and Jane (Elliott) Sankey. On
Aug. 24, 1956, she was united in marriage to Bill Harper, at Seymour, and to this union

two children were born. Betty worked many years for Hagels Industries before retiring
and becoming "boss" of their family business, B&B Woodworking. She enjoyed cooking
family meals, playing on her computer and fishing with her husband. Betty was a strong
Christian woman who loved spending time in church worshiping the Lord and
participating in church activities. In addition to being a faithful Christian, she was also a
devoted wife, loving mother and a very proud grandmother who gave unconditional love.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters Linda Klines and Kay
Sankey. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years Bill Harper; son William Bo
Harper and wife Nancy, Ava; daughter Kathy David and husband Dwight, Ava; five
grandchildren, Mandy Mackey and her husband Sheldon, Amber Barnett, Kayla Harper,
Taylor Harper and Chelsi Harper; two step-grandchildren, Heather David and Aaron
David; six great-grandchildren, Paige, Allie, Hailey and Jacob Mackey, Brayden Frye
and Bailey Stevens; one step great-grandson, Logan David; three sisters, Pat Rose and
husband Dick, Sparta, Louis McBurney and husband Jim, Iowa and Sharon Chanbacher,
Iowa; two brothers, Garry Sankey and wife Kathy, Iowa and Larry Sankey and wife Julie,
Iowa; many nieces and nephews; loving friends and her church family. Funeral services
were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15, 2004 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with
the Rev. Riley Hall officiating. Burial followed in Goodhope Cemetery. Visitation was
held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14 in the funeral home.
Harper, Bill, Pfc. 1929 - 9 Apr 1967 CCR 13 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Victor and Lyda (Garrett) Harper; 1930 census gives name of 1 year old
son as Rily W.; other children on 1930 census - sons Noel, Gale, Dean, and Max and
daughter Elsa J.]
Pfc. Bill Harper, 38, died Sunday evening following major surgery in the Naval
Hospital at Fort Monroe, Ca. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Harper of Ozark.
Other survivors include his wife; two sons, Rocky and Larry, a daughter, Pamela, three
brothers and a sister. Funeral services and burial were at Westfield, Pa., former home of
Mrs. Harper.
Harper, Curtis R. 1 Nov 1917 - 21 Dec 1995
[Note: Son of Ray & Carrie (Kerns) Harper; married 4 Jul 1940 Laura Belle
Umphres]
Curtis R. Harper, age 78. Ozark, died Thursday. Dec. 21, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. Springfield. He was born Nov. l. 1917, in Potwin Kansas,
and was the son of Ray and Carrie Kerns Harper. On July 4, 1940. he was united in
marriage to Laura Belle Umphres. He served his country on the European Theatre in
the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Harper was a school teacher for 30 years,
teaching in Mountain View, Cassville, Morrisville, Ozark, and Ava. He was a
member of Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Laura
Belle, two daughters, Kay Jordan and her husband. Tom, Mountain Home, Ark., and
Laura Mae Harper, Columbia; a son. Curtis Ray Harper, and his wife, Viviana,
Springfield; and two brothers, Billy Bob Harper, Austin. Texas, and Tom Harper, El
Dorado, Kansas. Funeral services are today, Dec. 23, at 1:00 p.m. in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. with Dr. Elmer J. “Mac” McCully officiating. Burial will be in Watts

Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the
donor’s choice.
Harper, James 17 Dec 1860 - 14 Jun 1954
CCR 17 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for James Harper, 92, who died Monday, June 14, at his home in
Ozark, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev.
Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home in Ozark. His survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Esther Greene of the
home, Mrs. Goldie Horn, Highlandville, Mrs. Flo Fletcher of Lakeside, Ariz., Mrs. Verba
Turpening of Delta, Ohio, and Mrs. Vivien Clark, Noel, two sons, Victor and Leo, both
of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Susan Liles of Denver, Colo, a brother, Tom Harper, Crane, 18
grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Harper, James Noel 19 Jun 1915 - 16 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Victor & Lyda (Garrett) Harper; married 8 Nov 1941 Mary Naomi Lee]
James Noel Harper, 56, of Springfield, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. He was a resident of Ozark prior to moving to Springfield in
1946. Mr. Harper was a carpenter, veteran of World War II and member of Glenstone
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Naomi; three sons, Forrest Harper of Branson
and Kevin and Kerry Harper, both of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Vanetta Peters and
Miss Nelda Harper, both of Collinsville, Ill. and Miss Vonna Harper, of the home; two
brothers, Gail Harper of Oreville, Wash. and Max Harper of Cincinnati, Ohio.; a sister,
Mrs. Elva Gene Dickey, Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Lyda Harper, of Ozark and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Glenstone Baptist Church
with the Rev. Bob Stokes officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Harper, Jane Louise (Dunham) 13 Apr 1901 - 4 Aug 1998 CCH-N 12 Aug 1998
Jane Louise Harper, age 97, of Ozark, died Tuesday, August 4, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born April 13, 1901 in Nixa and was the daughter of Vernon
Leroy and Mary Alice (Frazier) Dunham. She taught school in Ozark and Nixa for several years. Her husband Leo, preceded her in death in 1988. Jane was also preceded in
death by seven brothers, a sister, and a stepson, Lloyd Harper. Mrs. Harper was a member
of World Wide Church of God. Survivors include: Four stepchildren, Ruth Walton and
her husband, Bill, Buena Park, California, Florene Cooter, Carmella, California, Bob
Harper and his wife, Kathy, Phoenix, Arizona, and Leonard Harper and his wife, Terri,
Chicago, Illinois; ten step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; nieces;
nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, August 8, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Jim Kiss officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Harper, John Dean 1924 - 4 Dec 1966 CCR 8 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Victor and Lyda (Garrett) Harper]
John Dean Harper, 42, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Harper of Ozark, died Sunday,
Dec, 4, at his home in Oroville, Wash. after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife,
Ruth; three sons and two daughters, his parents, four brothers and one sister. He attended
high school in Ozark. Funeral services and burial were at Oroville.

Harper, Lawrence O. 25 Jun 1904 - 1 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
A private service was held for Lawrence O. Harper, 73, of 412 S. Fort. The body
was cremated. Adams Funeral Home of Ozark was in charge of arrangements. Mr.
Harper was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center at 10 p.m. Tuesday of an apparent
heart attack, a funeral home spokeswoman said. He was a retired employe of the
Pennsylvania State Highway Department. Survivors include a son, Ralph Harper, Tracy,
Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Marion Woody, 412 S. Fort, Mrs. Betty Ramriz and Leona
Harper, both of Fresno, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Harper, Leo L. 17 Feb 1893 - 7 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of James & Sarah (Mason) Harper; married Jane Louise Dunham 13 Apr 1901
- 4 Aug 1998]
Leo L. Harper, 95, of Ozark, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Services for Mr. Harper will be held today (Thursday)
at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Fred Bailey officiating. Burial will be
in Weaver Cemetery. A native of Bois d'Arc, Mr. Harper was born Feb. 17, 1893, to
James and Sarah (Mason) Harper. He moved to Ozark with his parents at the age of
seven, and resided in the Ozark community since that time. A retired carpenter and
poultryman, he was a turkey supplier for many years. Mr. Harper was a member of the
Worldwide Church of God, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Jane, of the home;
three sons, Leonard, of Elmhurst, Illinois, Lloyd, of Birch Bay, Washington, and Robert
H., of Phoenix, Arizona; two daughters, Ruth Waldron, of Buena Park, California, and
Floryne Cooter, of Camarillo, California; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Esther Green, Ozark, and Mrs. Vivian
Clark, Noel.
Harper, Linda Ann 3 Dec 1952 - 5 Dec 1952
CCR 11 Dec 1952 p5
[Note: Daughter of Curtis & Laura Belle (Umphres) Harper
Graveside services for Linda Ann Harper, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis
Harper of Ozark, who died Friday night in Burge Hospital, were held at 2 o’clock Sunday
afternoon in the Watts Cemetery near Rogersville under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. Other survivors include a brother and a sister.
Harper, Lyda M. (Garrett) 7 Sep 1892 - 21 Apr 1975 OH 24 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: married Victor Warren Harper 26 Apr 1890 - 10 Apr 1968]
OZARK - Mrs. Lyda M. Harper, 82, Ozark, died at the Connelly Nursing Home
where she had lived for the past six months. Mr. Harper was a member of the First
Baptist church of Ozark, a charter member of the Ozark Garden Club, and a member of
the Women’s Progressive Farmers Association. Survivors include two sons, Jerry of
Cincinnati, Ohio and Gail, Oroville, Wash.; a daughters, Mrs. Imogene Dickey, 836
North Fairfax; a sister, Mrs. Lou Smith, 2934 North Park; 25 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Adams of Ozark was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Harper, Minerva Alta (Wilson) Messenger 1896 - 14 Apr 1976

Mrs. Minerva Alta Harper, 79, longtime Crane resident, died early Wednesday
morning at the Springfield Medicenter, where she had been a patient the last six weeks.
A Stone County native Mrs. Harper is survived by her husband, Parnell; two sons, Otis
Messenger, Route 1, Clever and Austin Messenger, 1530 South Wildan, Springfield; one
stepdaughter, Mrs. Maxie Richards, Santa Ana, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Alice Proulis,
Chino, Calif.; three brothers, Lee Wilson, Route 6, Springfield, Everett Wilson, Route 7,
Springfield, and Loren Wilson, Republic; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Hurley High School gymnasium with the
Revs. Frank Easton and Gary Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery
between Hurley and Clever. The family will be at the Manlove Funeral Home here from
1 to 9 p.m. today.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Harper, Perry J. 1868 - 17 Aug 1949 CCR 18 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Thomas N. & Jane (Kerr) Harper]
Perry J. Harper, 80, died at his home in Ozark at 2 p.m. Wednesday. He was a
farmer and had lived in Ozark most of his life. Survivors include two brothers, James of
Ozark and Thomas J. of Springfield; and one sister, Mrs. Susan Lyles of Denver. Funeral
services were held Friday at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with burial
in Weaver Cemetery.
Harper, Sarah L. (Mason) 4 Sep 1866 - 3 Jul 1951 CCR 5 Jul 1951
[Note: Daughter of William C. & Catherine (Fine) Mason; married James Harper]
Mrs. Sarah L. Harper, 84, died at 3:30 pm Tuesday in the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Esther Green of Ozark. She was a long time resident of the Ozark community and
for many years had lived on Harpers’ Hill, north of town, with one of the most
commanding views of the Ozarks. She is survived by her husband, James; five daughters,
Mrs. Green, Mrs. Goldie Horn of Highlandville, Mrs. Flora Fletcher of Lakeside, AZ,
Mrs. Verva Turtening of Delta, OK, and Mrs. Vivian Clark of Noel, MO; two sons,
Victor and Leo, both of Ozark; a brother, Ed Mason of Bois d’Arc; 17 grandchildren, and
22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Thursday in Chaffin Funeral
Home chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Harold Hurst pastor of the First Baptist Church,
officiating. Burial was in Weaver cemetery.
Harper, Sharon Elaine (McKinney) 2 Jul 1958 - 29 Jan 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of Daymon & Anna (Culver) McKinney; married Charles Harper]
Sharon Elaine Harper, 34, Spokane, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1993 at Nixa Park Care
Center. She was born July 2, 1958 in Albuquerque, N. M., the daughter of Daymon and
Anna Culver McKinney. She grew up in the Greenfield area and has lived in Christian
County for several years. Survivors include her husband, Charles Harper; two children,
Chris McKinney, Spokane, and Misty McKinney, Highlandville; two brothers, Roy
McKinney, Springfield, and Ray McKinney, Greenfield; two sisters, Janice Jones,
Spokane, and Sue Ogan, Leavenworth; Kan.; her husband's parents, Bobby and Geneva
Harper, Ozark; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Services were held Monday, Feb. 1,
in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Wenzl officiating. Burial was in

Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sharon Harper Benefit
Fund at Ozark Bank.
Harper, Victor Warren
26 Apr 1890 - 10 Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: married Lyda Garrett 7 Sep 1892 - Apr 1975]
Victor Warren Harper, 77, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 3:45 a.m.
Wednesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home here. Mr. Harper worked 25 years as a machine
operator for Ozark Special Road District. Surviving are his wife, Lyda; three sons. Noel
and Jerry, Springfield and Gale, Oroville, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. E. E. Dickey,
Springfield; a brother, Leo, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Ted Green, Ozark., Mrs. Dennis
Horn, Springfield, Mrs. Clifford Turpening, Delta, Ohio, Mrs. Burl Fletcher, Lakeside,
Ariz. and Mrs. Vivian Clark, Noel; 25 grandchildren and three great grandchildren,
Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in the Adams Chapel here, with the Rev.,
Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery.
Harpool, Charles Robert "Bob" 7 Apr 1927 - 27 Nov 2003 SN-L 29 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Guy Justice & Nellie Mae (White) Harpool; married 16 Jul 1949 Virginia
Mongold]
Charles R. "Bob" Harpool was born on April 7, 1927, to Guy Justice Harpool and
Nellie Mae White Harpool. He died on Nov. 27, 2003, from complications of diabetes.
Bob served in the Navy from 1944 to 1948 in the Pacific theater on the USS Belleau
Wood. He married Virginia Mongold on July 16, 1949. They have five sons, Dan
Harpool (Little Rock), Dennis Harpool (Little Rock), Doug Harpool (Springfield), Darryl
Harpool (Little Rock) and David Harpool (Chicago). He attended Springfield Public
Schools and graduated from the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts in 1951. Bob worked as a
graphic artist at Lily Tulip/Sweetheart for over 31 years. Bob was an accomplished water
color artist and gardener. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; their five sons and their
families including 15 grandchildren; sister Carolyn Walker (Springfield); sister-in-law
Loretta Harpool (Springfield); three brothers-in-law, George Bair (Springfield), Ross
Mongold (Mound City), Harold Mongold (Tuscumbia); and 21 nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gene, two sisters-in-law, Helen Abbott
and Jean Bair, and two brothers-in-law, John R. Walker and James Abbott. Memorials
may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Funeral services will be Saturday,
Nov. 29, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in White Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to service time in the funeral home.
Harre, Mary (West) d 18 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4
Friends here received word of the death on February 18 of Mrs. Ray Harre, the
former Mary West of Ozark, at Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. Harre was the daughter of the
late John T. West and the family lived many years on a farm a half mile north of Ozark
on the Riverside Road. Survivors include her husband, a son and a daughter of Long
Beach; her mother, Mrs. John T. West of Middleton, Texas; and two brothers, Ward West
of Middleton and James West of Wichita, Tenn.|
Harrell, Claude Meade “Rusty”

17 Oct 1921 - 4 Jan 2005

SN-L 6 Jan 2005

Claude M. (Rusty) Harrell, 83, Clever, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Wednesday,
January 4, 2005, at the Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born October 17, 1921,
in Ill. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of
the BPOE Elks #409, and VFW #5366, Isabella, Mo. He enjoyed square and round
dancing. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, three sisters, and his first
wife. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Genie, of the home; a son, Gary Harrell,
Beverly Hills, Florida; a grandson, Kenneth Harrell; and a sister, Maxine Pearson,
Bowling Green, Ohio. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2005, at the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Military
honors will be by the Veteran's Memorial Team. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home.
Harrell, Patricia (Essick) 26 Mar 1940 - 4 Dec 2002
Patricia "Pat" Harrell of Billings, was born on March 26, 1940 in Springfield, Mo.
to Guy R. Essick and Olive Doss Essick. Pat went to be with her Lord on December 4,
2002 in the home of her mother and stepfather, Arthur and Olive Wieck of Billings. She
was preceded in death by her father, Guy R. Essick; and her sister, Beverly Essick
Looney. Survivors are her mother and stepfather; two daughters, Crystal Keeler and
Celeste Dean and husband James; a son, Donald Harrell; and eight grandchildren. Pat
was loved by her family, a special aunt, Maxine Baird, many other relatives and friends
including Gayle Clay that will miss her. According to Pat's wishes, cremation was under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Republic. Private services for the family will
be at a later date. A special thank you to Mercy-St. John's Hospice Care. The family
requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy-St. John's Hospice Care,
1378 East Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News-Leader, December
6, 2002.
Harrell, Roy 22 Dec 1929 - 5 Oct 2006 SN-L 8 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of George & Francis Harrell; married 1950 Patsy Speake]
Roy Harrell, 76, Springfield, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on
Thursday, October 5th. He was born on Dec. 22, 1929, in Springfield and died
surrounded by his loving family at Cox South. He was preceded in death by his parents,
George and Francis Harrell; sister, Betty Gladden; and brother, Dave Harrell. The
lifelong Springfield resident is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Patsy (Speake)
Harrell; daughter, Linda Burkhart and husband, Ron, Springfield; and son, Mark and
wife, Wendy, Nixa. Additional survivors include grandchildren, Tracy Rinehimer and
husband, David, Springfield, Ryan Harrell and wife, June, Nixa, and Megan Harrell,
Nixa. Great-grandchildren include Holden Donaldson, Kassi Rinehimer, Kayla
Rinehimer, Regan Rinehimer, Michelle Rinehimer, Reese Harrell and Brandon and
Samantha Maser, and numerous other family and friends. He truly loved his dog Snoopy
too. He married Patsy Speake on July 1, 1950, and soon went overseas to serve his
country in the Korean War. After coming back from overseas, Roy held many positions.
He was a bus driver, accountant and retired after many years as an engineer for
Burlington Northern Railroad. He was affectionately known by his railroad coworkers as
"Black Cloud." He was a member of Sunset Church of Christ and baptized in 1997. Roy
will be most remembered for his sense of humor and the strong love he had for his family

and friends. Roy had the unique characteristic of being able to lighten the most stressful
situation by telling an old joke or a funny story. Visitation will be Monday, Oct. 9, from 6
to 8 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South and services will be held at 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 10. Burial will follow in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Donations can
be made in Roy's honor to the Southwest Humane Society.
Harrington, Ellen A. (Woody) 3 Sep 1862 - 3 Apr 1948 CCR 8 Apr 1948
[Note: Daughter of James Calvin & Rebecca Catherine (Wills) Woody; married 1904
Almus H. Harrington]
Ellen A. Harrington, daughter of J.C. and Katherine Woody was born Sept. 3,
1862 at Angel’s Camp, Calif., and departed this life April 3, 1948, at St. John’s hospital
in Springfield at the age of 85 years and seven months. Mrs. Harrington was united in
marriage to Almus H. Harrington, a prominent lawyer in Greene and Christian counties
in the year 1904. Mrs. Harrington was one of the Board of Directors of the Ozark Bank
when it was first established. Mrs. Harrington, for many years after the death of her
husband was president of the Ozark Bank and was a stockholder in the concern at the
time of her death. Although no children were born to this union she spent a lifetime
mothering her nieces and nephews. She was converted early in life and united with the
Methodist church at Smyrna, later moving her membership to Ozark and at the time of
her death was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian church. For many years she was an
active member of the Ozark Garden Club, always being an ardent lover and grower of
beautiful flowers. Funerals services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin
chapel by Rev. William Vance of Springfield. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery in
Springfield directed by the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Harrington, Patricia L. (Edmisson) 17 Sep 1933 – 29 Jan 2000 CCH-N 2 Feb 2000
Patricia L. (Pat) Edmisson Harrington was born September 17, 1933 in
Springfield, to James Franklin and Irene M. Edmisson. She went home to be with her
Savior January 29, 2000. Survivors include: her husband, Jim D. Harrington, of the
home; her mother, Irene Edmisson, Springfield; a daughter, Pamela L. Robinson and her
husband Larry, Columbus, Kansas; three sons, James D. Harrington and his wife Dixie,
Ozark, Timothy W. Harrington and Kathy Harrington, Nixa; and W. Patrick Harrington,
Nixa; seven grandchildren, Christopher Frazier and his wife Eilene, Jennifer Eckhardt
and her husband Bart, Tyler Harrington, Jessica Harrington, Zachary Robinson, Jamie
Robinson, and Corey Harrington; three great-granddaughters, Heather Eckhardt, Lyndsey
Frazier and Shae Eckhardt; and a brother, James F. Edmisson Springfield. She was
preceded in death by a sister, Mary Cathrine Edmisson; a brother, Jerry L. Edmisson and
her father, Frank Edmisson. She was a loving mother for 48 years, a business partner to
her husband, a homemaker, and a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. She
provided a beautiful loving home for her husband, children and grandchildren. She was
always taking food to her neighbors and friends. She always welcomed her children’s
friends to her table and made sure they never went away hungry. She loved sewing and
arranging flowers. She could grow any kind of plant and loved sharing her garden
produce with her family and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
February 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu and Dr. Richard
Eakins officiating. Burial will be in Harrington Cemetery, east of Republic. Visitation
will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.

Harrington, Wanda Sue (Clark) 18 Apr 1957 - 28 Aug 2000 CCH-N 6 Sep 2000
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Odell Clark; married Del “Buddy” Harrington]
Wanda Sue Harrington, age 43, of Galena, passed away Monday, August 28,
2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born April 18, 1957 in
Noblesville, Indiana, the daughter of Claude and Odell Clark. On June 30, 1985 she and
Del "Buddy" Harrington were married. Wanda was a Christian and attended Healing
River Worship Center. Survivors include: her husband, Del "Buddy"; a daughter, Christy
Harrington, Kansas City; a son, Cody Harrington, of the home; her mother, Odell Clark,
Kingsport, Tennessee; three sisters, Claudette McDavid, Kingsport, Tennessee, Lisa Patz,
Alexandria, Indiana, and Iva Waller, Greenville, South Carolina. Funeral Services were
held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 1, 2000 in Sixty-Five Church, south of Spokane with
Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Harris, ? ( ) 1927 - 7 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2
[Note: married J. T. Harris]
Mrs. J. T. Harris, 47 of Sapulpa, Okla. died Sunday, April 7 at St. John’s Hospital
in Tulsa, Okla. after a long illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Sapulpa with
grave side services and burial in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Survivors are her
husband, J. T.; a daughter, Susie and a son, Mike, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Connie
Lyons and her parents-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Harris of Sapulpa.
Harris, Ada (Brown) 28 Jan 1909 - 19 Sep 1981 OH 24 Sep 1981
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Birdie (Cross) Brown; married Max H. Harris 12 Jun 1891
- 21 Dec 1961]
Mrs. Ada Harris, 72, Chadwick, died Sept. 19 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. Mrs. Harris, a native of Lutie in Ozark County, had lived in Chadwick
since she was six years old. She and her husband operated a general store before retiring
in 1958. After his death, she reopened the store from 1964 to 1972. She was a member of
General Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Morris and Leon, both of Chadwick;
a daughter, Marsha, Springfield; four grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Ina R. Johnson,
Goodhope; five brothers, Lloyd Brown, New Port Richey, Fla., Floyd and Elbert Brown,
both of Washington, D.C., Clarence Brown, Sparta, and Amos Brown, Chadwick; a half
sister, Mrs. Helen Armstrong, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a half brother, Herbert Brown,
state of California. Services were held Sept. 22 in the Union Church in Chadwick with
the Rev. Russell Sanders officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Harris, Alan T. 27 Nov 1949 - 2 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of John Dean & Mary E. (Simpson) Harris]
Alan T. Harris, 46 Tulsa, Okla., formerly of Ozark, passed away Friday, Feb. 2,
1996, at St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, Okla. Alan was born Nov. 27 1949, in Springfield,
Mo. the first born of John Dean and Mary E. Simpson Harris. He graduated from Ozark
High School in 1967, Afterward, he moved to Memphis, Tenn., where he attended
Memphis State University, graduating in 1979, with a BS in both Biology and Chemistry.

While at MSU he became a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After college, Alan
became an antique dealer, and was an expert at his trade. Alan was the first of many to
restore a Victorian home on Walnut Street. This area is now the Walnut Street Historical
District. He was also associated with the family that owned Harris Funeral Home from
1974 to 1984. Alan was baptized at the age of 13, and after moving to Tulsa, he attended
the Community of Hope Methodist Church, in Tulsa, Okla. He is preceded in death by his
father, John Dean Harris, on May 7, 1984. Survivors include two daughters, Brandy
Harris and Brianna Harris, both of Greenfield, Mo.; his mother, Mary Harris; one brother,
Bruce, and his wife, Debbie; a nephew, Caleb Harris; and a niece, Annie, all of Ozark.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Charlie Coil officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation was held from 7 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, in the funeral home.
Harris, Anna V. (Roper)
10 Dec 1878 - 1 Jun 1968
CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Lucy (Alexander) Roper; married Thomas Harris 16
Feb 1869 - 9 Oct 1955]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna V. Harris, 89, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in McCracken
Cemetery. Mrs. Harris died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. She
was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors are a brother, Charles A.
Roper, Ozark and three step-sons, John Harris, Nixa; Rex Harris., Sapulpa, Okla.; and
Harold Harris, Chadwick.
Harris, Audra (Brown) 6 Feb 1908 - 2 Dec 2006 SN-L 4 Dec 2006 & CCH-N 6 Dec
2006
[Note: Daughter of Clate & Martha (Griffith) Brown; married Harold Harris]
Audra (Brown) Harris, age 98, of Chadwick, passed away Saturday, December 2,
2006. She was born February 6, 1908 in Lutie, the daughter of Clate and Martha
(Griffith) Brown. She was united in marriage to Harold Harris. For 60 years, she coowned and managed Chadwick MFA. She was a member of Chadwick Union Church and
taught Sunday School for 70 years. Mrs. Harris was a longtime member of the Order of
the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter #98. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold;
a son James Harold Harris; grandson James Marcus Harris; two brothers, Everett Brown
and Irlee Brown; and three sisters, Meta Herd, Shirl Roller, and Doris Weimer. Survivors
include her daughter-in-law Avaline Harris, Springfield; a niece and nephews. Funeral
service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the
funeral home. The family would like to extend a thank you to Christian Health Care East
and CHC Hospice for the compassionate care given to Mrs. Harris over the past 18
months.
Harris, Brian A. 9 Apr 1961 - 22 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p5
[Note: Son of Victor & Carolyn (Moore) Harris]
Brian A. Harris, 16, of Route 9, Springfield, died at 12:05 p.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Carolyn
and Eugene Faught, Route 3, and father, Victor of Nixa; a sister, Miss Brenda Lee Harris

and a brother, Scott, both of Route 3; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris,
Nixa; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Edna Moore, Nixa and step grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wallace Faught. Was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Harris, Cecil Eugene, Jr. 23 Nov 1942 - 11 Jun 2005 SN-L 12 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Cecil C. & Lillie (Honeycutt) Harris; married Wanda]
Cecil Eugene Harris Jr., age 62, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, June 11,
2005, in his home. He was born November 23, 1942, in Springfield, the son of Cecil C.
and Lillie (Honeycutt) Harris. Survivors include: his wife, Wanda; two stepsons, Robert
Green and wife, Amy, Linden, and David Green, Rogersville; two step-grandchildren,
Cody and Kyle Green; and two sisters, Janet Bays and husband, Jackie, Halfway, and
Mary Meyer, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James
Henry Harris. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial with Masonic Rites will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Harris, Cleo Blanche 9 Nov 1906 - 1 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
Cleo Blanche Harris, 81, of Springfield, died at 12:30 p.m. July 1 in her home.
Services for Mrs. Harris were held Tuesday at the Greenlawn South Chapel, Springfield,
with Dr. Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery. Mrs. Harris
was a longtime Springfield resident and a member of Central Christian Church. She was
a member of White Shrine No. 307, and was a past worthy matron of the Wheaton Order
of the Eastern Star. She was also a member of O.E.S. 226. She was a retired
schoolteacher, having taught at Ozark, Summersville, Wheaton, Pleasant Hope, and Fair
Grove. She spent hundreds of hours doing volunteer work at St. John's and Cox
Hospitals. Her survivors include a son, Jerry, and his wife, Twyla, Springfield; three
grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Harris, Donald B. 17 Apr 1924 - 10 May 1990 OH 17 May 1990
[Note: Son of Porter F. & Esther Harris; married Theda S.]
Donald B. Harris, 66, Nixa, formerly of Branson, died Thursday May 10, 1990 in
St. John's Hospital. The son of Porter F. and Esther Harris, he was born April 17, 1924 in
Alderson, W.Va. He was a veteran of World War II; a member of Northside Nixa Baptist
Church; and a member of International Union of Operating Engineers No. 101. He is
survived by his wife, Theda M.; five sons, Don Harris Jr., Fayetteville, Ark., James and
Rick Walton, Springfield, and Randy and Jeff Walton, Nixa; three daughters, Dorthea
Smith and Robin Cole, both of Independence, and Brenda Watkins, state of Florida; a
sister, Rosetta Deltz, Charleston, W.Va.; two brothers, Wallace Harris, Raytown, and J.C.
Harris, Covington, Va.; 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services were
Saturday in Northside Nixa Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Schudy officiating. Burial
was in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Northside
Nixa Baptist Church Building Fund.
Harris, Elijah H. “Lige” 5 Aug 1895 - 2 Oct 1962 CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Margaret Ellen (Payne) Harris; MAY be the Eligie Harris
who married Nora Wadkins 25 May 1913]
Funeral services for E. H. “Lige” Harris, 67 of near Ozark, who died at 6:34 a.m.
Oct. 25 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris
Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.
Viola Gardner of Nixa and Mrs. Nola Schrivener of Memphis, Tenn; two brothers,
Richard Harris of the home and Bert Harris of Nixa; six grandchildren and a great
grandchild.
Harris, Eunice Juanita Aug 1898 - 13 Apr 1965 CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Harriet (Crain) Harris]
Miss Eunice Juanita Harris, 941 South Fremont, died at 4:56 a.m. Tuesday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital after a five-month illness. She was a member of Central
Christian Church. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Mary Farmer, Nixa, Mrs. Allean
Burnell, Van Nuys, Calif and Mrs. Louis Canard and Mrs. Harriett Bunch, both of Ozark.
Funeral services will be at 4:50 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Michael
McGinnis will officiate and burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Harris, Floyd George. Jr. d 19 Jun 2005 SN-L 21 Jun 2005
Floyd George Harris, Jr., passed away Sunday, June 19, 2005. A graveside service
will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Harris, Frank W. 2 Dec 1915 - 1 May 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Winnie]
OZARK - Frank W. Harris, 61, Ozark, died Monday morning in his home after a
long illness. He was chief maintenance clerk for Frisco Railway for 36 years, a member
of Hale Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla and the United No.. 5, Masonic Lodge. He was
also a World War II veteran. Mr. Harris had lived in Ozark the past 11 years after living
in Tulsa, Okla. where he was a native and in Springfield for 15 years. Survivors include
his wife, Winnie; two brothers, George W. of Tulsa, Okla, Lloyd A. of Corpus Christi,
Tex. and a sister, Mrs. Vera Kelly, Tulsa, Okla. Adams of Ozark will announce
arrangements.
Harris, Fred 13 Feb 1875 - 5 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: married Harriet (Crain,) Bunch 7 Nov 1866 - 18 Nov 1951]
Fred Harris, 77, died Monday, May 5, at the home of a daughter, Miss Eunice
Harris of Springfield, following a few months illness. He had been living with his
daughter for the last five weeks, moving from California where he had lived 10 years.
Prior to living in California, he had lived his entire life in the Ozark community. Besides
the daughter of Springfield, he is survived by two other daughters; Mrs. Allean Hall of
Los Angeles, CA and Mrs. Mary Farmer of Tulsa, OK; two step-sons, two stepdaughters; a brother, Tom, of Chadwick, and his half-brother, John, of Springfield.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon May 8, at the Ozark Baptist church

by the Rev. Harold Hurst. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under the direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Harris, Garland C. 3 Oct 1880 - 9 Jan 1947 CCR 16 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Margaret Ellen (Payne) Harris]
Garland Harris was born in Greene county, Missouri, on Oct. 3, 1881, and passed
away at his home near Ozark on Jan. 9, 1947. He was a son of the late Tom and Margaret
Harris. He moved with his parents to Christian county in 1904. Survivors include one
sister, Mrs. Maggie Keyser of Highlandville; five brothers, Bert and Robert of Fordland,
Gabe of Battlefield, Richard and Lige of the home; several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev.
Harding. Burial was in the Payne cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Harris, Harold Estes 14 Nov 1898 - 9 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
[Note: Son of Thomas & Emma Ora Harris; married Audra Brown]
CHADWICK - Harold Harris, 78, a Chadwick merchant, died at 1:13 a.m. Wed.
in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Harris was a member of the
Fundamental Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Audra; one son, James, of
Chadwick, and two brothers, John of Nixa and Rex of Sapulpa, Okl
Harris, Ines (Blansit) 19 Dec 1921 - 25 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Daughter of Chester & Mabel (St. Clair) Blansit; married Floyd Harris]
Ines Blansit Harris, 73, Chestnutridge, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994, in her home.
She was born Dec. 19, 1921, at Bluff in Taney County, the daughter of Chester and
Mabel St. Clair Blansit. She lived in Kansas City, Kan. for many years and on Aug. 18,
1939, she was united in marriage to Floyd Harris. They returned to this area in 1970. She
was a member of Spokane Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; a
brother, Ernest Blansit; and a sister, Reva Moore. Survivors include her husband, Floyd;
her mother, Mabel Blansit, Hollister; four children and their spouses, Sharlene and
Richard McKee, Nixa, Johnny Harris, Chestnutridge, Richard and Jana Harris,
Leavenworth; Kan., and Robert and Celia Harris, Kansas City, Kan.; a sister-in-law,
Louise Blansit, Basehor, Kan.; a brother-in-law, Eugene Moore, Kansas City, Kan.;
numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jeff Stott and
the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America Tri Lakes or Spokane
Baptist Church.
Harris, James Harold 25 May 1929 - 26 Aug 2001
James Harold Harris, Chadwick, passed away August 26, 2001 in his home. He
was born May 25, 1929 to Harold and Audra (Brown) Harris in Chadwick, Mo. Jim lived
in Chadwick most of his life. He graduated from Chadwick High School and attended
Drury College. Jim served in the Korean Conflict with the Medical Corps from 1952 to
1954. He was a member of the Chadwick General Baptist Church. Jim owned and
managed the MFA Store in Chadwick until shortly before his death. On September 10,
1954 he married Avaline True. One son, James Marcus, was born, was born on July 14,

1955. On March 22, 1972 James Marcus met death in an automobile accident. Jim was
preceded in death by his father, Harold Harris, and his son, James Marcus Harris. He is
survived by his wife, Avaline, of the home; his mother, Audra of Chadwick; aunts, Nina
Brown and Shirl Roller; brothers-in-law, Wayne true and wife Helen, Bertram True and
wife, Berniece, Daryl True and wife Macy; a sister-in-law, Chrystal Melton and husband
Bill; several cousins, Leon Harris, Marsha Harris, Bruce Harris, Jack Weimer, Nick
Weimer, Denny Brown, Dale Brown, Joe Herd; other relatives; and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 29, 2001 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be today,
August 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
St. John’s Hospice or Christian County Museum. Springfield News-Leader, Tuesday
August 28, 2001.
Harris, James Marcus “Mark” 14 Jun 1955 - 22 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p1
Accident Kills Chadwick Youth
[Note: Son of James Harold & Avaline (True) Harris]
An auto accident just north of Chadwick at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday claimed the life
of a 16-year-old Chadwick youth. Dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, was
James Harris, who was hurled from his auto when it overturned on a curve on Hwy 125.
The vehicle was traveling south, toward Chadwick. Young Harris, a junior at Chadwick
High School, was on the honor roll and president of the class. He was also a member of
the basketball, baseball and track teams, hand participated in 4-H work for six years, and
was a teen teacher. A member of the Chadwick Baptist Church, he is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Harris, Chadwick; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Harris, Chadwick and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy True, Urbana.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Harris, James Marcus “Mark” 14 Jun 1955 - 22 Mar 1972 OH 30 Mar 1972 p1
James Marcus Harris was born on June 14, 1955. The was the son of James
Harold and Avaline Harris of Chadwick, Missouri. Mark Harris was a junior at Chadwick
High School, was on the honor roll and president of his class. He was also a member of
the basketball, baseball and track teams. He was manager of the volleyball team and
involved in all school activities. He had been active in 4-H work for six years and was
serving as a teen teacher. He was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after
an automobile accident on Mo. 125 north of Chadwick on March 22,1972. He departed
this life at the age of 16 years, 9 months and 8 days. He was converted on July 10, 1966
and united with the Chadwick Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Harris of the home in Chadwick; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Harris of Chadwick, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. True of Urbana and a
host of other relatives and friends.
The call was sudden, the severe. We never thought the time so near,
You live with us in Memory still, Not just today - but always will,
Your bade no one a last farewell. You said good-bye to none.
The heavenly gates just opened wide, And a loving voice said, “come.”

Funeral services for James Marcus Harris were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 in
the Chadwick High School Auditorium with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating, Burial
was in the Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Harris, James Thomas “J. T.” 13 Sep 1921 - 13 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Rex & Goldie Harris; married Joyce]
James Thomas (J.T.) Harris, 72, of Sapulpa, Okla., died Wednesday, Jan. 13, in
Scottsdale, Ariz. Mr. Harris was born Sept. 13, 1921 in Chadwick, and lived in Ozark
until 1950, when he moved to Sapulpa. He was the president and owner of Creek County
Abstract Co. until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of the Sapulpa Elks Lodge,
Rotary Club, Coffee Club at Biscuits Plus, and the Oklahoma Land Title Association. He
served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a member of
the First Presbyterian Church in Sapulpa and attended the University of Oklahoma.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; four sons, Mike Harris, Sapulpa, James Crowe, Broken
Arrow, Okla., David Crowe, Bath, Ohio, and King Crowe, Scottsdale; two daughters,
Suzy Ham and Nancy Fisher, both of Sapulpa; and 11 grandchildren, Funeral services
were held Saturday, Jan. 16, at First Presbyterian Church, Sapulpa, with Dr. John Nelson
officiating. Burial was at Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Sapulpa, under the direction of
Smith Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Junior Davis, Charlie Ham, Bruce Harris, Roy
Baxter; Phillip Jones and Grant Sivadon. Honorary bearers were J. Milford Davis, Bob
Olive, Steve Ham, Streeter Speakman and J.V. Frazier. Memorial contributions may be
made to The Salvation Army.
Harris, Jane Elizabeth (Braden) 18 Mar 1933 - 4 Nov 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of John & Stella (Kulak) Braden; married 31 Jan 1952 Doyle T. Harris]
Jane Elizabeth "Nana" Harris, age 66, of Bruner, passed away Thursday,
November 4, 1999, in her home. She was born March 18, 1933 in Lewiston, New York
and was the daughter of John and Stella (Kulak) Braden. On January 31, 1952 she and
Doyle R. Harris were married. She dearly loved her husband, children, and
grandchildren, and will be missed by all of them. Survivors include: her husband, Doyle;
five children and their spouses, Bobby and Barbara Harris, Branson, and their children,
Tony; Shannon, Rob and Cheryl; Milton D. and Charlotte Harris, Laguna Hills,
California, and their children, Amber, Jeff, and Andy; Albert and Jerene Harris, Seymour,
and their children, Jessica and Allison; Marie and Judy Harris, Des Moines, Iowa, and
their daughter Beth; and William "Billy" and Lora Harris, Mansfield, and their children,
Kodi, Jamie, Whitney and Mariah; many great-grandchildren; a brother, John Braden and
his wife, Dorothy, Florida; and a sister, Joanie Clark and her husband, Ronnie, Sparta.
Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday, November 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Jerry Donovan and Youth Minister Ron Hullett officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Harris, John S. 16 Jul 1894 - Feb 1978
[Note: married Ruby J. Adams 17 May 1902 - 20 Dec 1990]
Services for John S. Harris, 83, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Harold Davis and C. C. Keller officiating. Burial will be in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. The body was to be at the Harris Chapel in Nixa until 8

p.m. today. Mr. Harris died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday at his home after a long illness. He was
born near Sparta and was associated with his father and three brothers in a general store
at Chadwick from 1916 until he established his own store there in 1930. The original
store was one of the largest general stores in Christian County, dealing in merchandise
ranging from food to furniture, livestock feed, buggies, wagons and even caskets. Mr.
Harris took care of the funeral business in the area with a horse drawn hearse. He moved
to Billings in 1949, living at the Harris Funeral Home there until moving to Nixa in 1962.
He was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby J.; one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Aton, Springfield; a son, Dean, Ozark; five grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; and one brother, Rex, Sapulpa, Okla. Clipping is dated February 27,
1978.
Harris, Matthew Charles 26 Dec 1985 - 17 Dec 2006 SN-L 21 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Otis “Skip” & Mickie Lee (Whitehead) Harris]
Matthew Charles Harris, 20, Centerton, Ark., passed into eternal rest at 10:14 a.m.
December 17, 2006, in Bella Vista, Ark. Matthew was born December 26, 1985, in
Rogers, Ark., and had lived in Arkansas all of his life. He worked for Crossland
Construction. Survivors include his mother Dr. Mickie Lee (Whitehead) Harris, Ozark,
Mo., and father Otis "Skip” Harris, Centerton, Ark.; his fianc Ashley Thompson and one
son, Owen Mathew Harris, Bentonville, Ark.; two sisters, Leslie Williams and husband,
Jason, and Tarica Harris, Boston, Mass.; three brothers, Rusty Harris and wife, Jodi,
Sherwood, Ark., Darrin Harris and wife, Heather, Houston, Texas, and Christopher
Harris and wife, Suzanne, Conway, Ark.; maternal grandparents, Charles and Eunice
Whitehead, Seneca; two uncles, Rickey Whitehead and wife, Jackie, Seneca, and Nick
Whitehead and wife, Sandra, Seneca; five nieces and nephews; a host of great-aunts and
uncles, and cousins. Mathew was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Otis O.
Harris Jr. and Bea Harris, and step grandmother Joanne Harris. Funeral services under the
direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, Mo., will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, December 23, 2006, at the Swars Prairie Baptist Church located south of
Seneca, Mo., on DD Hwy. Burial will be in the Swars Prairie Baptist Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Rusty Harris, Jason Williams, Michael Koch, Gabe Fowler, Dusty
Whitehead, Deven Randolph. Honorary Pallbearers will be Matthew Smith, Chris Reeves
and Travis McCurry. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at
the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Owen Matthew Harris
scholarship fund, in care of the Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, PO Box 380
Seneca, MO 64865.
Harris, Max H. 12 Jun 1891 - 21 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Fred & Harriet (Crain) Harris]
Funeral services for Max H. Harris, 70, who died enroute to a doctor’s office after
suffering a heart attack in his home about 11 p.m. Thursday, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Chadwick High School auditorium with the Rev. Melvin Terry officiating. Burial was in
the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Harris was a resident of
Chadwick most of his life and had been in the general merchant business about 50 years
before retirement in January 1958. Survivors are his wife, Ada; two sons, Morris and
Leon, both of Chadwick; a daughter, Miss Marsha Harris of the home; two

grandchildren; three brothers, John of Billings, Rex of Sapulpa, Okla. and Harold of
Chadwick.
Harris, Max Morris "Buckshot" 7 Feb 1932 -18 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Max Herbert & Ada Mae (Brown) Harris]
Max Morris "Buckshot" Harris, 68, Chadwick, Mo., passed away Thursday, Jan.
18, 2001, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Max was born Sunday, Feb.
7, 1932 in Chadwick, the son of Max Herbert and Ada Mae (Brown) Harris. He was a
U.S. Army Korean War veteran and independent owner of a pest control business for
many years. A lifelong resident of Chadwick, "Buckshot's" presence will be missed by
his family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law,.
Brian Wheeler. He is survived by his sons, Maurice Harris and wife Lisa and Garry
Harris, all of Chadwick; a daughter Karla Wheeler and two grandchildren, Whitney and
Hunter Wheeler all of Ozark; a brother and his wife, Leon and Marlene Harris; a niece,
Gail Harris and a sister Marsha Harris and Floyd Redburn, all of Chadwick; his aunts, Ina
Ray Johnson, Hartville, Helen Armstrong, Sandy, Utah, Flo Brown, Sparta; his uncles,
Amos Brown, Chestnutridge, Lloyd Brown, Md., Herbert Brown, Calif., and also
surviving are many cousins. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 21 in the First
Baptist Church, Chadwick, with the Reverend Dale Gann officiating. Burial followed in
the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery with full military honors under the care of Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Harris, May Lucille (Jones) 18 May 1927 - 7 Aug 2005 SN-L 9 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Ulva and Ivy Viola (Cornett) Jones; married 15 Nov 1952 Clyde
Arthur Harris]
May Lucille Harris, age 78, of the Highlandville area, passed away Sunday,
August 7, 2005, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born May 18, 1927, in
Springfield, the daughter of Ulva and Ivy Viola (Cornett) Jones. On November 15, 1952,
she and Clyde Arthur Harris were united in marriage. They attended Craig Hollow
Church. Mrs. Harris retired from Allied Bus Sales. She had also worked as a school cook
in Highlandville, and did upholstering. She enjoyed making crafts, afghans, quilts, and
toys. Survivors include her husband, Clyde: three children and their spouses, Tex and Joy
Harris, Highlandville, Susan and Russell Jacobs, Fort Drum, N.Y., and Yolanda and
Mike Baldus, Nixa; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clyde
Jones, Tulsa, and Cecil Jones, Rogersville; three sisters, Leetta McCroskey, Monett,
Marcella O'Connor, Niangua, and Ivyonne Galloway, Fordland; nieces, nephews,
cousins, and many friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her parents and a
brother, James Leo Jones. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 10,
in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, with Pastor Frank Bostic officiating.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Harris, Nona Belle (Deboie) 30 Jan 1906 - 6 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Nona Belle Harris, age 92, of Nixa, died Friday, February 6, 1998, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born January 30, 1906 in Highlandville and was the daughter
of Lee and Lillie (Ellingsworth) Deboie. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.
Survivors include: Six children, Marcella Fannin; Lakewood, Calif., Clyde Harris; Ozark,

Joetta Headrick, Tulsa; Okl., Phil Harris, Nixa, Victor Harris, Springfield, and Dale
Harris, Carthage; seventeen grandchildren; numerous great-and great-great-grandchildren
and a sister, Nomel Powers, Nixa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bert, on
June 9; 1981; a daughter, Norma Dear Devlin; an infant son; four sisters; and a brother.
Graveside funeral services were Sunday, February 8; in Highlandville Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Harris, Perry Lee “Gabe” 15 Jul 1888 - 10 Mar 1957 CCR 14 Mar 1957 p 1
Funeral services for Perry Lee Harris, 68, who died March 10, were held Tuesday,
March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home. Survivors include two sons, Howard Harris of Brookline and Russell, Harris of
Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Lunn McGinnis of Springfield; six grandchildren; three
brothers, Richard, Elige and Bert Harris, all of Ozark
Harris, Phillip Bruce 7 Feb 1954 - 27 Sep 2003 SN-L 28 Sep 2003 & SN-L 29 Sep
2003
[Note: Son of J. Dean & Mary E. Harris; married 1975 Debbie]
P. Bruce Harris, age 49, of Ozark, passed away at his home on Saturday morning,
Sept. 27, 2003, in peace, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in
Springfield on February 7, 1954, to J. Dean and Mary E. Harris. Bruce is a native of
Clever where he attended grade school until his family moved to Ozark in 1962. He
graduated from Ozark High School in 1972 and furthered his education by attending the
University of Arkansas. He graduated from the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science and
was associated with his family's Harris Funeral Home business for nearly a decade. Bruce
was elected Christian County Circuit Clerk and Recorder in 1982 and served the public
for twenty years, until the office was split in 2003. He was currently serving another term
as Christian County's Circuit Clerk. Bruce was baptized at age thirteen and was a member
of Ozark United Methodist Church. He was a longtime member and Past Master of the
Sparta Lodge #296 A.F. and A.M. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Dean Harris;
his brother, Alan T. Harris; father-in-law, Bill Scott; mother-in-law, Surina Scott;
paternal grandparents, John and Ruby Harris; and maternal grandparents, John and Ida
Simpson. Bruce is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Debbie; two children, Caleb
John Harris of Ozark, and Annie Elizabeth Harris, Ozark; a sister and brother-in-law,
Nancy and Paul Goan of Houston, Texas; four nieces; many aunts and uncles; cousins;
and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Chaplain Jimmy Young officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Harris, Phoebe Rosalie (Tennis) 4 Jul 1919 - 28 Oct 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Arma (Montgomery) Tennis; married Howard J. Harris 30
Nov 1914 - 13 May 1984]
Mrs. Rosalie Harris, 50, Brookline, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, in Cox
Medical Center following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Christian and Greene
Counties, Mrs. Harris was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. She is survived by
her husband, Howard J. Harris; four sons, Capt. Howard L. Harris, U. S. Army, Colorado

Springs, Colo,, Thomas P. Harris. of Kansas City, Larry P. Harris, of Springfield, and
John J. Harris of the home; one brother, Elburn Tennis, Hollister, and one sister, Mrs.
Doris Lawing, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Harris, Rachel H. (Crain) Bunch 7 Nov 1866 - 18 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951
[Note: Daughter of Arthur Charles & Martha A. (Kerchner) Crain; married first James W.
Bunch 16 Jul 1858 - 8 Mar 1892; married second Fred Harris 13 Feb 1875 - 5 May 1952]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Harriet Harris, 85, who died at her home in
Ozark at 6 pm Sunday, were held Wednesday in Chaffin funeral chapel in Ozark. The
Rev. H.H. Hurst officiated. Mrs. Harris was a life-long resident of Ozark and a member
of Prospect Baptist church. Surviving are two sons, Lora Bunch of Ozark and Dr. J. R.
Bunch of Nevada; five daughters, Mrs. Frank Canard and Miss Jimmie Bunch of Ozark,
Miss Eunice Harris of Springfield, Mrs. Allene Hall of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Byri
Farmer of Tulsa; two sisters, Mrs. Ina Dryden of Nixa and Mrs. Mattie Adams of
Springfield; two brothers, Jim Crain of Springfield and Tom Crain of Ozark and two
grandchildren. Burial was in Ozark cemetery.
Harris, Rebecca Ann (Garrison) Adams Hursh 1867 - Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov 1952
p6
[Daughter of Alfred G. & Susan (Gardner) Garrison; m/1 Adams ; m/2 in 1907 George
Hursh; m/3 Harris]
Mrs. Rebecca Ann Harris, 85, longtime resident of Christian County died early
Friday morning in the Aurora Hospital. She had been living the past six years in the home
of a daughter, Mrs. Elsie Moody, Marionville. Mrs. Harris was a member of the Oldfield
Church of Christ. In addition to Mrs. Moody, she leaves three sons, Tom Adams of
Livingston, Mont., Jake Adams of Billings, Mont. and Math Adams of Oakland, Calif;
two daughters, Mrs. Nora Roberts, Ozark and Mrs. Julie Pitman, Mt. Vernon; two
stepsons, John and Richard Harris of Chadwick; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Sarah Coffer,
Chadwick, Mrs. Carrie Hughes and Mrs. Stella Lowe of Springfield; one brother, Tom
Garrison of Yakima, Wash. Funeral services were under the direction of Harris of
Billings.
Harris, Robert N. 9 Feb 1884 -10 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Margaret Ellen (Payne) Harris; married 24 Mar 1905 Mary
Elizabeth Stephens 31 Dec 1887 - 11 Dec 1973]
Robert N. Harris was born February 9, 1884, son of Thomas J. and Margaret Ellen
Harris, in Christian County, MO, and passed away at his home on route 2, Fordland, MO
on February 10, 1952. Most of his life was spent in the Riverdale community, south of
Nixa, with the exception of the short time in the Fordland community. On March 24,
1905 he was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Stephens and to this union were born
four children. A daughter and his son preceded him in death. Mr. Harris was converted
and baptized at the Riverdale Baptist church in 1922. Surviving include his wife, Mary
Elizabeth; two daughters, Mrs. Florence Turner of Fordland and Miss Saddie Harris of
Springfield; one sister Mrs. Maggie Keysser of Highlandville; four brothers, his twin,

Richard N. Harris of Ozark, Lige Harris of Ozark, Bart of Nixa and Gabe of Battlefield;
three grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon in the Riverdale Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa
Harris, Ruby J. (Adams) 17 May 1902 - 20 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Belle Adams; married John S. Harris 16 Jul 1894 - Feb
1978]
Ruby J. Harris, 88, Nixa, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, 1990 in. St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. She had resided in Chadwick
through her earlier years of life with her late husband, John Harris. There they owned and
operated one of the largest general stores in Christian County, dealing in food, furniture,
clothing, housewares and caskets. It was during that time that they operated a funeral
business with their store. In 1947, they, along with their son and daughter-in-law, Dean
and Mary Harris, purchased three existing funeral homes in Nixa, Clever and Billings. In
1962, Ruby and John Harris moved from Billings to Nixa, where, after John Harris'
death, she continued to work in the funeral home until retirement in 1988. Ruby Harris
was a member of Nixa Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star in Nixa. She is
survived by a daughter, Mary Lee Aton, Springfield; five grandchildren, Bruce and Alan
Harris, Ozark, Cindy Phillips, Clever, Marty Little, Nixa, and Karen Williams,
Springfield; and eight great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Harris, Terry Lee 10 Aug 1948 - 25 Jun 1998 CCH-N 8 Jul 1998
Terry Lee Harris. age 49, of Ozark, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, due to cancer,
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was burn Aug. 10, 1948, in Desoto.
and was the son of Elva and Virginia (Midget) Harris. He served its country in the U.S.
Air Force. On Aug. 22 1969, he and Cheryl Ann Herbst were married. They had lived in
Ozark for 11 years. Harris was employed by Springfield Railways. He was a member of
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. Survivors include: his wife. Cheryl, two children:
Brian and Kelly Harris. both of the home; a brother, Don Harris and his wife, Marlene,
Hollywood, Md.; and their children, Karlene Gardner and her husband Brian, and
Douglas Harris; a sister, L'Wana Ray and her husband, Bill, Festus; and their children,
Heather, Erica. and Joscelyn Ray; and many other relatives. His parents preceded him in
death. A funeral mass was 10 a.m. Monday, June 29, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church, Ozark. A wake service was 6 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Harris, Thomas 16 Feb 1869 - 9 Oct 1955
Thomas Harris, 86, of Chadwick, father of John Harris, well known undertaker of
Billings, died Sunday at Haguewood Hospital in Ozark, after a month’s illness. A native
of Sparta, Mr. Harris bought a general store in Chadwick in 1901, and before he retired in
’38, he owned three general stores there. Following his retirement he operated a farm
near Marionville for a year, then returned to Chadwick. He started one of the first
undertaking establishments in Christian County, using a horse-drawn hearse.

Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 13 October 1955 in the margin.
AND
Harris, Thomas
16 Feb 1869 - 9 Oct 1955
CCR 13 Oct 1955 p4
Thomas Harris, 86 of Chadwick died Sunday, Oct. 9 at Haguewood Hospital in
Ozark after several months illness. A native of Sparta, Mr. Harris bought a general store
in Chadwick in 1901, and before he retired in 1938, owned three general stores there.
Following retirement, he operated a farm near Marionville for a years and then returned
to Chadwick. He started one of the first undertaking establishments in Christian County,
using a horse-drawn hearse. Survivors include his wife, Anna; four sons, Max of
Chadwick, John of Billings, Rex of Sapulpa, Okla, former Christian County Clerk and
abstracter, John of Springfield, [sic - obit does give John as name of two sons ] seven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Chadwick Baptist Church by the Rev. Roy Shipman. Pallbearers were
Morris Harris, Leon Harris, Vern Rozell, Charles Atkinson, Jimmy Little, Jimmy Harris
and Cecil Stevens. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Harris, Wesley Ray 7 Feb 1917 - 10 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Columbus Madison & Ollie N. (Williams) Harris]
Wesley Ray Harris, 69, formerly of Ozark, died at 10:50 pm Oct 10 at the Bates
County Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Harris were
held Oct 14 at the Ozark Cemetery, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating.
Burial was under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Born Feb 7, 1919, at
McKinley, MO, Mr. Harris was the son of Columbus Madison and Ollie N. (Williams)
Harris. He spent many years in the home of his sister, Julia Ann Lasiter, and worked at
General Labor in the Ozark area. His survivors include his sister, Julia Ann Lasiter, who
resides near Ozark; five nephews and five nieces.
Harrison, Allen Boyd 13 Jun 1932 - 17 Mar 2006 SN-L 19 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Duke & O.D. (Smith) Harrison; married 1957 Ruth Moore; married 1998
Roberta Rozell]
Allen Boyd Harrison, 73, of Ozark, Missouri, died March 17, 2006. He was born
June 13, 1932, in Greenville, Texas, the son of Duke and O.D. (Smith) Harrison. He was
united in marriage to Ruth Moore in 1957, who preceded him in death. To this union a
son was born, David Allen Harrison. In 1998, Allen was united in marriage to Roberta
Rozell of Ozark. He was a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Theological
Seminary of Texas. He served as pastor of Baptist churches in Texas, Missouri,
Colorado, and Florida for over 50 years. He served the First Baptist Church of Ozark as
pastor for 11 years and the Briar Street Baptist Church in Springfield for three years. He
was also preceded in death by his parents; two older brothers, Duke, Jr., and Wylie, who
were killed during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Roberta of Ozark; his son,
David Allen Harrison and his wife, Jill; and three grandchildren, Sam, Jack and Lilly, all
of Louisville, Kentucky. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2006, at
the First Baptist Church of Ozark, Missouri. Visitation will follow the service. Services
are under the care of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will be at a
later date at Boulder, Colorado. In lieu of flowers, suggested memorial donations can be

made to St. John's Hospice, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804, or the
American Cancer Society, 3322 South Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Online personal condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Harrison, Edward E. 16 Oct 1908 - 4 Feb 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: married 1927 Frances M. Stamper 6 Jun 1909 - 18 Sep 1986]
Edward E. Harrison, 81, Sparta, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1990, in his home after a
short illness. He was born Oct. 16, 1908, in Moberly and was married to Frances Stamper
in 1927. She preceded him in death in 1986. A retired plumber and member of Local No.
8, Kansas City, Mo., for more than 50 years, he was a past scout master and youth
organization leader in Kansas City. He is survived by three sons, Roscoe, of Kansas City;
James, of Sparta and Walter Harrison; three daughters, Barbara Roller, Ann Hull, Lula
"Dunnie" Stafford, all of Sparta; 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and one
nephew, Wayne Trowbridge, of Wichita, Kansas. Graveside services were held
Wednesday in Sparta Cemetery, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating.
Visitation was Tuesday at the Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Harrison, James Wayne 1935 - Jul 2004 SN-L 20 Jul 2004
A graveside funeral for James Wayne Harrison, age 69, of Ozark, will be at 10
a.m. today, July 20, 2004, in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Harrison, Timothy William 1963 - 26 Aug 1963 CCR 5 Sep 1963
Timothy William Harrison, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Harrison, Spenard
Army Base, Alaska, formerly of Springfield, died in the base hospital on Aug. 26. Also
surviving are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Chaves, Ozark; and the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Denver Harrison, Route 4, Springfield. The body
will arrive in Springfield today, and services will be announced by Rainey.
Harris, Vincent Wayne
6 Jun 1960 - 17 Feb 1965
CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
Vincent Wayne Harris, 4-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Harris, Route 1,
Nixa, died at 12:05 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, in St. John’s Hospital following a lingering
illness. In addition to his parents, the child is survived by a brother, Bryan Arthur, a
sister, Brenda Lee, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris, Route 1,
Nixa, and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Moore, Route 8, Springfield.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery northwest of
Nixa.
Harrison, Danny E. 4 May 1963-6 May 1963 CCR 9 May 1963
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Harrison of Bonner
Springs, Kan., were Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Bruner, Mo., Cemetery under direction of
Adams-Monger of Ozark. Officiating was the Rev. Melvis Applegate. The baby died
Monday morning, 31 hours after birth, in Bethany Hospital at Bonner Springs. In addition
to the parents, the infant is survived by three sisters, Janice, Debra Sue and Judy, and two
brothers, Eddie and Larry, all of the home.

Harrison, Donald Ray 10 Jul 1974 - 25 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002
[Note: Son of Ray Phillip & Donna Marie (Cowles) Harrison]
Donald Ray Harrison, 28, Chadwick, died Aug. 25, 2002, in Christian County,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 10, 1974, in Lee
County, Fla., the son of Ray Phillip and Donna Marie (Cowles) Harrison. He was
employed as a concrete tester for CCC Group and was Chadwick Fire Department
captain and a volunteer for Nixa Fire Department. Survivors include his parents of
Chadwick; two sisters, Crystal Teaster and husband Delbert, Ozark, and Brittany
Harrison, Chadwick; a niece Mariena Teaster; grandparents, Homer Cowles of Texas and
A.E. and Ruth Harrison of Florida. A grandmother, Christene Cowles, preceded him in
death. Funeral services with Fire Department Honors were Aug. 29 in Selmore Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Harrison, James Wayne 7 May 1935 - 18 Jul 2004 CCH-N 28 July 2004
James Wayne Harrison, 69, Ozark, died Sunday, July 18, 2004 in his home. He
was born May 7, 1935 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Edward E. and Frances
(Stamper) Harrison. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors
include: Four children, Glenda Anderson, Brenda Wolford, James Harrison and David
Harrison and his wife, Teresa; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother
Walter A. Harrison; and two sisters, Ann Hull and Barbara Roller. A graveside funeral
was 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 20, in Sparta Cemetery with Rev. Gil Spencer officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks
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Harrison, Roscoe Edward 24 Sep 1928 – 9 Oct 2000 CCH-N 11 Oct 2000
Roscoe Edward Harrison, of Sparta, went to be with the Lord Monday, October
9, 2000 at 3:21 a.m. in his home, at the age of 72 years. He was born September 24, 1928
in Kansas City, KS to the late Edward "Ed" and Frances Harrison. . Mr. Harrison was a
retired plumber/welder out of local #8, Kansas City, MO. He was a deacon at the First
Baptist Church in Excelsior Springs, MO, where he was also a Sunday School teacher.
Since retirement, he has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Sparta. He was a
Navy Veteran of WWII and a member of the American Legion Post #236. Survivors
include: his wife, I. Marie, of the home; four children, Debbie Richardson and husband
Kenny, Lawson, MO, Judy Foster and husband, Larry, Fordland, MO, Ed Harrison and
wife, Irene, Lawson, MO, and Larry Harrison and wife, Kandi, Excelsior Springs, MO;
three sisters, Ann Hull and husband, Donald, Barbara Roller and husband, Donald, and
Dunnie Stafford, all of Sparta; two brothers, Walter Harrison and wife, Thelma,
Greenwood, AR, and Jim Harrison, Ozark; seventeen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents; two sons, Skip, "Thomas" and Danny E. Harrison; and a daughter, Janice M.
Biddle. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2000 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gil Spence and Rev. Ken Lupton officiating. Burial will
be in Bruner Cemetery, Bruner, Mo. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday in the
funeral home.

Harrod, Bertie 10 Aug 1882 - 3 Oct 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
Bertie Harrod, 95, of Little Rock, Ark. died at 6:45 p.m. Monday at the home of
her granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Stubblefield of Rt. 4, Ozark, after a long illness.
Survivors include one daughter, Ila Dollarhide of Ozark, granddaughter of Ozark and one
great grandson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Little
Rock and burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery there under direction of Griddin Leggette.
Harrod, Pansy (Donaldson) 1891 - 22 Mar 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of William & Bettie (Witty) Donaldson]
Mrs. Pansy Harrod, 77, died Saturday, March 22, at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin.
burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin. Mrs. Harrod, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
William Donaldson of Ozark, moved with her parents to Joplin in the year 1904, Mrs.
Harrod called Ozark her home and visited friends here once a year. Survivors are three
sisters, Mrs. Iva Cox of Montebell, Calif. and Mrs. Pearl Davis and Mrs. Lucile Davis of
Joplin, and three grandchildren.
Harsh, James E.
1882 - 2 Jan 1959
CCR 8 Jan 1959 p8
James E. Harsh, 76, former president and chairman of the board of Empire
District Electric Company, and a prominent Joplin civic leader, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday,
January 2 in St. John’s Hospital . He had entered the hospital the previous Sunday for
surgery. Mr. Harsh has been identified with the utility business for 54 years and was a
nationally recognized figure in the industry. He came to Joplin in 1909 to organize the
sales department and served as the company’s first commercial sales manager. He was
transferred to Sedalia in 1912 to organize the sales department for City Light and
Traction Company there, and from that time until 1925, he held various executive
positions with several operating companies owned by Cities Service. In 1925, he returned
to Joplin as vice president and general manager of Empire. He was elected president in
1940, which position he held until 1948, when he was elected chairman of the board. In
1944, during the time he was president, Empire separated itself from the Cities Service
organization and became an independent company. Mr. Harsh started his career as a
meter reader for the Denver Gas and Electric Company December 15, 1903. He was the
first person in Empire’s history to be honored with an award for 50 years of service,
when he received a specially designed lapel button in 1953. In 1955, Mr. Harsh retired
from active service with the company but continued as a director. His resignation as a
director came in 1957. Funeral services were conducted for Mr. Harsh Monday, January
5, in Joplin.
Hart, Alva G. Feb. 1880 - 9 Feb 1970 CCR 12 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Mary E. (Loveland) Hart]
Alva Hart, 90, of Sidney, Neb. died Monday, Feb. 9. A native of the Elkhead
community in Christian County, Mr. Hart moved to Christian County, Mr. Hart moved to
Nebraska in 1916 and has resided there since. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; two
children and two step-children; and a sister, Mrs. Maud Pierce
Hart, Ben 21 Jun 1900 - 12 Mar 1975 OH 20 Mar 1975 p11

Graveside services for Ben Hart, 74, a longtime Ozark resident were at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Princeton, Mo. City Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Davidson officiating. Burial
was under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Hart died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at his
home after a short illness.
Hart, Bertha A. (Butler)
1880 - Aug 1953
Mrs. Bertha A. Hart, 73, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died at
11:30 a.m. yesterday in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She had been a patient in the
hospital 10 days. Mrs. Hart, a member of the Clever Christian Church, is survived by her
husband, John E. Hart; a son, George E. Hart of Garroll, Iowa; two brothers, Martin
Butler of Springfield, and George Butler of Fort Worth, Texas; and one grandchild.
Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of August 1953 in the margin.
AND
Hart, Bertha Ann (Butler) 1880 - 8 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug 1953 p5
Mrs. Bertha Ann Hart. 73, of Clever, died August 8 at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 11 in the Clever Methodist Church with
Dean Richard Pope and Rev. H. C. Green officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She is survived by her husband,
John E. Hart; one son, George E. Hart of Carrol, Ia., one granddaughter, Nancy Jo Hart;
two brothers, Marvin Butler of Springfield and George Butler of Ft. Worth, Tex., several
nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends. She was a longtime member of the
Union Hill Christian Church.
Hart, Calvin Kimbrue “Kimmie” 8 Jun 1908 - 8 May 1975
Services for Calvin (Kimmie) Hart, 66, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever
Christian Church with the Rev. Ronald Faust officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery near Boaz under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Hart died at 5:55 p.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Hart was a member
of Clever Christian Church and was a former Clever mayor for several years. He was
employed by the Missouri Farmers Association for 14 years and was also employed by
Carnahan Fence Company, Springfield. Mr. Hart did carpentry, electrical and plumbing
work, and was active in church work and city government. The family will be at the
funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the cancer
fund.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 8, 1978 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hart, Charles Roswell “Ross” 20 Oct 1875 - 12 Dec 1934
Ross Hart, 63, Farmer of near Clever, died in his home Wednesday night
following a long illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Erie Hart; four sons,
Kimmie, Clyde, Ray and Clinton Hart; two daughters, Reba and Elsie Hart; two brothers,
John Hart of Clever and Caney Hart of Dennison, Texas; four sisters, Mrs. Etta Hawerton
and Mrs. Nannie Holderby of Clever; Mrs. Ida Gardner of Roscoe, and Mrs. Martha Baer
of Salsbury; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1 o’clock this afternoon in

the Clever Christian Church, of which he was a member, with the Rev. G. W. Woodard
of Aurora officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Wilburn
Maples of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Hart, Clinton 5 Apr 1919 - 5 Mar 1978
Services for Clinton Hart, 58, of Boaz community were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March
7 in Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs Jim Carter and Howard Boyd officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Hart, a
lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 2:58 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield apparently after suffering a heart attack. He was an area carpenter and
farmer. Survivors include his wife, Velma; a daughter, Mrs. Jeanie Friebe, Rogersville;
two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Cobb and Mrs. Reba Cates, both of Springfield; a grandson and
step-granddaughter. Memorial contribution may be made to the Heart Fund.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 5, 1978 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hart, Erie Ethel (Gerard) 11 Jan 1890 - 7 Nov 1965 CCR 11 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jessie Kimbrue & Mary Ruth (Roberts) Gerard; married Charles
Roswell "Ross" Hart 20 Oct 1875 - 12 Dec 1934 - See Ross & Erie’s family story on
History and Families of Christian County, Missouri]
Mrs. Erie Ethel Hart, 75, Clever, died Sunday morning in Clever after a lingering
illness. A member of the Christian Church, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsie
Cobb, Rogersville and Mrs. Reba Cates, Springfield; four sons, Kimmie, Ray and
Clinton, all of Clever and Clyde, Cassville; and 13 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in clever Christian Church
with the Revs. Hubert Lines and Ed Brock officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
AND
Hart, Erie Ethel (Gerard) 1890- 1965
Mrs. Erie Ethel Hart, 75, Clever, died Sunday morning in Clever after a lingering
illness. A member of the Christian Church, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Elsie
Cobb, Rogersville, and Mrs. Reba Cates, 1863 Greenwood, Springfield; four sons,
Kimmie, Ray and Clinton, all of Clever, and Clyde, Cassville; 13 grandchildren and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Clever Christian
Church with the Revs. Hubert Lines and Ed Brock officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1965 in the margin.
Hart, Ethel "Betty" (Teed)" 1899 - 14 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Ira & Stella Teed; married Mehl C. Hart]
Ethel "Betty" Teed Hart; 89, of Ozark, died at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 14 in her home.
Services for Mrs. Hart were held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South
with the Rev. Fred Lynn officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mrs. Hart was a
longtime resident of Springfield, and was a graduate of Drury College. Mrs. Hart was a

member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She was the daughter of
Ira and Stella Teed. Mrs. Hart is survived by her husband, Mehl C. Hart.
Hart, Grace A. (Kidwell) Hart
3 Jan 1909 - 20 Jun 1995
CCH-N 28 Jun 1995
Grace A. Kidwell Hart, 86, California, died Tuesday, June 20, 1995, at the
California Care Center. She was born Jan. 3, 1909, in Christian County, a daughter of
James and Elizabeth Jane Frazier Kidwell. She was married Jan. 15, 1931, to Calvin
Kimbrue “Kimmie” Hart, who preceded her in death May 8, 1975. A resident of Clever
for much of her life, she was a homemaker and private piano teacher. She was a member
of the Clever Christian Church and Clever Senior Citizens. Survivors include; two sons,
the Rev. John Benton Hart, Indianapolis, IN, and James Robert Hart, Springfield; one
daughter, Rosalie Hart Wyss, Russellville; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren, and three step-great grandchildren. Services were Saturday,
June 24, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell and the Rev.
Tom Lawing officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
First Christian Church, Clever; First Baptist Church, California; Enon Baptist Church or
California Care Center Activity Fund. (She lived in California, Missouri not the state of
California) Contributed by Gail Hayden Moore.
Hart, Halver T. “Hobb”
12 Aug 1907 - 22 Sep 1991 NN-E 3 Oct 1991
Graveside services for "Hobb" Halver T. Hart, 84, Forsyth, were held Wednesday,
Sept. 25 in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery Branson. The Rev. David Holvick
officiated. Hart died Sunday, Sept. 22, 1991 in Springfield Community Hospital. Hart
was a retired carpenter and was a resident of Forsyth for the past 44 years. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Wheeler, Texas, and attended the Pleasant Hill
Church in Forsyth. He is survived by his wife, Agnes, of the home; one son, Joe Hart,
Ozark; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services were under the
direction of Snapp's Funeral Home, Branson.
Hart, James O. 25 March 1916 – 27 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
J.O. Hart, 84, Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Sept 27, 2000 near his home. He
was born March 25, 1916 in Springfield, the son of Otis M. and Alice (Earls) Hart. On
July 28, 1934, he and Nora Ann Maynard were married. Mr. Hart was a carpenter and a
farmer. He accepted the Lord at a young age and became a member of College St. Baptist
Church, Springfield. He attended Wilson Creek Baptist Church and Calvary Bible
Church, Nixa. Survivors include: special friends, Winifred and Lula Conners and their
daughter, Leanne, Phoenix, AZ; a nephew, Clyde E. Hart, Atlanta, CA; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers and his parents. Funeral services were held
Saturday, Sept. 10 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Hart, Joetta “Jo” (Glossip) 11 Jul 1930 - 13 Jan 2002 CCH-N 27 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Ernest S. & Flo (Earnhardt) Glossip; married second Jerry L. Hart]
Joetta "Jo" Hart, age 71, of Springfield, died Jan. 13, 2002, in her home. Hart was
born July 11, 1930, in Ponce de Leon, Mo., to Ernest S. and Flo (Earnhardt) Glossip. Hart
graduated from Spokane High School in 1948. She was preceded in death by her parents

and her second husband, Jerry L. Hart. Hart is survived by two daughters, Vicki Davis
and Cathy McCoy and her husband, Butch, all of Nixa; two sisters, Flodene Pippert,
Waverly, Ohio, and Virginia Combs, Ozark; a stepmother, Claris Glossip, Ozark; two
granddaughters, Kari Jo Russell, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Lindsay McCoy, Nixa; three
grandsons, Chris Russell and his wife, Tina, Nixa, Brad Thornbury, Springfield, and Kyle
McCoy, Nixa; and her loving partner, Joe Williams, Springfield. Hart treasured her
many wonderful friends. Funeral services were Jan, 17 in Riverdale Baptist Church,
Nixa, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens.
Hart, Mary Ellen (Loveland) Sep 1861 - 26 May 1947 CCR 19 Jun 1947 p4
[Note: married 13 Sep 1879 Andrew J. Hart 10 Mar 1856 - 15 Apr 1909]
Mary Ellen Hart, 87, died May 26 in the hospital at North Platte, Neb., after a
lingering illness. Interment was in Crown Hill cemetery at Denver, Colo. A native of the
Elkhead community in Christian county, Mrs. Hart lived there until after the death of her
husband, Andrew Hart. She then moved to Denver, where she made her home with her
sister, Mrs. Lizzie Purtum. After Mrs. Purtum’s death, she moved to Hershey, Neb., to
make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Charley Pierce. Bob Rathbun of the McCracken
community is a nephew of the deceased.
Hart, Nancy Ethel (Douglas) Gilliam 2 May 1882 - 26 Jul 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of C. C. “Cefus” & Lucinda Douglas; married 29 May 1898 H. M.
Gilliam; married second ? Hart]
Mrs. Nancy Ethel Hart, 90, died Wednesday, July 26, at a Sidney, Neb. nursing
home. A Sidney resident area resident since 1916, she was a member of the Christian
church and the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by four children and one sister, Mrs.
Laura Rathbun of Sparta, Mo. Funeral services were Saturday, July 30, at Sidney, Neb.
Hart, Opal (Schoonover) 1906 - 16 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
Mrs. Opal Hart, 59, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday in her home
following a lingering illness. A resident here for 17 years, Mrs. Hart was a member of
the Ozark Christian Church, Ozark Book Club and was a Christian County deputy sheriff
from 1960 to 1964. Before her illness, Mrs. Hart was employed at the Ben Franklin store
here. She is survived by her husband, Ben of the home and one brother, Walter
Schoonover of Kansas City. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Ozark
Christian Church. The Revs. Michael McGinnis and Don Jewell officiated. The body was
transferred to Princeton where graveside services were at 2 p.m. today in Princeton with
the Rev. Roy Donaldson officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams and Lakin of
Ozark.
Hart, Ray Lawrence
1913 - 20 Dec 1969 CCR 25 Dec 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Charles Roswell "Ross" & Erie Ethel (Gerard) Hart]
Funeral service for Ray Lawrence Hart, 56, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Christian Church in Clever with the Rev. C. B. Orohood officiating. Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mr. Hart who had had heart trouble, was found
dead in his home about noon Saturday by a brother, Clinton, Clever. He died apparently

of a heart attack early Saturday morning. Mr. Hart, a retired farmer who had never
married, was a member of the Clever Christian Church. In addition to Clinton, he is
survived by two other brothers, Clyde, Cassville and Kimmy, Clever; and two sisters,
Mrs. Elsie Cobb and Mrs. Reba Cates, both of Springfield.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Harter, Arthur J. 23 Jan 1909 - 18 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Leo John & Laura Ann (Arndt) Harter; married Mary Belle Hendricks 20
May 1915 - 2 Jan 1996]
Arthur J. Harter, 79, of Billings, died Monday at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A funeral mass for Mr. Harter was held at 10
a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Mike McDevitt officiating.
Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, under the direction of Meadors of Billings. A rosary
service was held Tuesday. A retired farmer, Mr. Harter was a member of St. Joseph's
Catholic church, and the St. Joseph's Men's Club. His survivors include his wife, Mary
Belle; four sons, Bill and Joe, both of Springfield, and Wayne and Jerry, both of Billings;
two daughters, Virginia Mackey, Billings, and Alice Verfurth, Springfield; six brothers,
Raymond, Leo, Clarence, Wilbur, Robert and James, all of Billings; two sisters, Dorothy
Blakley, San Diego, California, and Lucille Skaggs, Irving, Texas; 32 grandchildren; and
25 great-grandchildren.
Harter, Carl J. 7 Apr 1914 - 18 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Leo John & Laura Ann (Arndt) Harter; married Gertrude Fabro]
Rosary services for Carl J. Harter, 54, Billings, were at 8 p.m. Sunday in Cantrell
Chapel in Billings with the Rev. William Connell officiating, Funeral mass was in the St.
Joseph Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Monday with the Rev. Benedict Harter officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Harter, a farmer, died at 8 a.m. Friday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield, after a lingering illness. He was a lifelong resident of
Billings. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; a son, Ronald, Springfield; and two sisters,
Mrs. Dorothy Blakley, National City, Calif., and Mrs. Lucille Skaggs, Irving, Texas.
Other survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Harter, Billings; eight brothers,
Arthur, Richard, Raymond, Clarence, Leo M., James, Wilbur and Robert, all of Billings;
and two grandchildren.
Harter, Clarence J., Sr. 22 Aug 1922 - 7 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
[Note: Son of Leo John & Laura Ann (Arndt) Harter; married Elizabeth "Betty" Huber]
Clarence J. Harter Sr., 68, Billings, died at 4:40 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 1991, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. He was a lifelong
resident and business owner in Billings. He built and operated C.J.'s Place from 1958 to
1978. He was a World War II Army veteran, a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
No. 4593, Republic, and a member of St. Joseph's Church and Men's Club. He is survived
by his wife, Betty; a son, Kenneth "Butch" Harter, both of the home; daughters, Barbara
Stewart, Highlandville, and Carol Falk, Diane Tiller and Sheryl Harter, all of Billings;
sons Henry Harter, Jefferson City, and Clarence Junior Harter, Billings; two sisters; six
brothers; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Rosary services were

Wednesday, May 8, in Meador's Funeral Home. Funeral Mass was Thursday, May 9, in
St. Joseph's Church with the Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's
Cemetery with military rites performed by American Legion Post No. 676 and VFW
Posts 3404 and 963.
Harter, Joe 24 Jul 1893 - 25 Aug 1947 CCR 4 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John & Catherine Harter; married 1930 Margaret Cody]
Joe Harter, son of John and Catherine Harter, was born at Billings, Mo., on July
24, 1893, and passed away Aug. 25, 1947, at Alliance, Neb. He died of a heart attack. He
was married to Margaret Cody in 1930, at Lakeside, Neb., where he lived at the time of
his death. Survivors are his wife, Margaret; his father, John Harter of Aurora; four
brothers, Leo and Will of Billings, Paul of Aurora and Andrew of Wichita, Kan.; two
sisters, Mrs. Mary Cook of Verona, and Mrs. Theresa Blackwell of Wichita, Kan.
Harter, Kenneth W. 31 May 1963 - 8 Dec 2006 SN-L 10 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Francis Leo “Buck” & Pat (Buchanan) Harter]
Kenneth W. “Kenny” Harter, 43, Lowry City, formerly of Billings, passed away
Friday evening, December 8, 2006, at the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He was
born May 31, 1963, in Springfield, Mo. He grew up in Billings and graduated from the
Billings High School. Kenny was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. His
talent for cooking was well known in the Billings area. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Charles and Lucille (Watson) Buchanan and Raymond and Lura (Hicks)
Harter. He is survived by his father Francis Leo "Buck? Harter, Lowry City, formerly of
Billings; his mother and her husband, Pat and Bill Sloan, Rogersville; a sister and
husband, Sandy and Tracy Shue, Verona; a brother and wife, Mike and Dawn Moore,
Billings; four nieces and two nephews; other relatives and friends. A Funeral Mass will
be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings,
with Father Bobby Manso officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to
8 p.m. Monday with a Rosary Service at 7 p.m., at the Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph's Men's Club. Online condolences
may be placed at www.meadors funeralhome.com.
Harter, Laura Ann (Arndt) 15 Jul 1892 - 9 Apr 1991 NN-E 18 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Mary Elizabeth (Garrison) Arndt.; married 18 Feb 1908 Leo
John Harter 15 Jul 1892 - 9 Apr 1991]
Laura Ann Harter, 98, Billings, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1991, in
Republic Park Care Center, following a long illness. She was born July 15, 1892, in
Christian County to Mary Elizabeth Garrison and Frank Arndt. She was married to Leo
John Harter Feb. 18, 1908. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was a
homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers,
Claude and Carl Arndt; four sisters, Olive Bahm, Maude Hartley, her twin, Alice Hartley,
and Bessie Pearl Arndt; four sons, Carl J., Arthur M., Richard J. and Paul Bernard; two
daughters, Alice Marie and Nellie Lucille Harter; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. She is survived by six sons, Raymond and his wife, Lura, Clarence J. and
his wife, Betty, Jim Bob and his wife, Mary Alice, Wilbur and his wife, Vivian, Bob and

his wife, Linda, and Leo Murl, all of Billings; two daughters, Lucille Skaggs, Irving,
Texas; and Dorothy Blakely and her husband, Earl, San Marcos, Calif.; three daughtersin-law, Mary Belle and Alma Harter, and Gertrude Salchow, all of Billings; 45
grandchildren; 106 great-grandchildren; and 61 great-great-grandchildren. She leaves a
total of 220 living descendants. Services were Friday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with
Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery, under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home.
Harter, Leo John 23 Nov 1884 - 4 Mar 1973 OH 8 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Son of John H. & Catherine E. (Griesemer) Harter; married Laura Ann Arndt 15
Jul 1892 - 9 Apr 1991]
Billings - Rosary services were held at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Cantrell Chapel
for Leo John Harter, 88, of Billings, who died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. The Rev. Jerry Eschbacher will officiate. The funeral mass was at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the St. Joseph Church here with the Rev. Benedict Harter officiating. Burial
was in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mr. Harter is survived
by his wife, Laura; eight sons, Arthur, Raymond, Richard, Clarence, Leo M., James,
Wilbur and Robert, all of Billings;’ two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Skaggs, Irving, Tex, and
Mrs. Dorothy Blakeley, San Diego, Calif.; three brothers, Paul and Andrew, both of
Wichita, Kan. and Brother Bernadine Harter of Conception, Mo. and 46 grandchildren
and 76 great grandchildren.
Harter, Leo Murl 2 May 1925 - 4 Mar 2006 SN-L 5 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Leo Joseph & Laura Ann (Arndt) Harter]
Leo Murl Harter, 80, Billings, passed away at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, in
Sonshine Manor, Republic. He was born May 2, 1925, in Billings, Mo., to Leo Joseph
and Laura Ann (Arndt) Harter. A lifetime resident of Billings, he attended the St. Joseph's
Catholic School. Leo served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and
currently held lifetime membership in Billings VFW, Post #5686 and the American
Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and nine siblings: Arthur, Alice, Nellie,
Carl, Raymond, Richard, Dorothy, Clarence, and Bernard. He is survived by three
brothers, Wilbert Harter, Robert Harter and wife, Linda, and James Harter and wife,
Mary, all of Billings; a sister, Lucille Skaggs, Texas; a sister-in-law, Betty Harter,
Billings; a brother-in-law, Earl Blakely, California; numerous nieces and nephews; other
relatives and friends. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2006, in St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Bobby Manso officiating. Burial will
follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. A prayer service will be at 7 p.m. tonight, in the Billings
chapel of Meadors Funeral Home, with visitation to follow
Harter, Lura E. (Hicks) 16 Nov 1916 - 24 Jan 2005
SN-L 26 Jan 2005
Lura E. Harter, 88, Billings, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Monday, January 24, 2005,
in St. John's Hospital, following a long illness. She was born November 16, 1916, near
Boaz, Mo., the daughter of Frank and Lily (Frazier) Hicks. She was married to Raymond
Harter July 16, 1938. He passed away May 17, 2000, after 62 years of marriage. Others
preceding her in death were a daughter, Margaret (Tooter) Schatz; three sons, Frederick
(Fritz,) Ted, and Stephen Harter; one grandson, Steven Mooneyham; three brothers,

Russell, Darrell, and Oren Hicks; and two sisters, Georgia Lee Roy and Alma Harter. She
is survived by a son, Francis (Buck) Harter and grandson Kenny Harter, both of the
home; three daughters and their spouses, Rosemary and Gerald Geren, Republic, Judy
and Homer Coker, Marionville, and Linda and Rick Forgey, Clever; 12 other
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; one step-grandchild; five great-step grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services are at 1
p.m. Friday, January 28, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Craig
Fields officiating. Graveside service will follow, with Father Bobby Manso officiating, in
St. Joseph Cemetery, Billings. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Harter, Richard J. 9 May 1916 - Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Leo John & Laura Ann (Arndt) Harter]
Billings - Richard J. Harter, 58, Billings, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Harter was a member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church here and American Legion Post No. 139. Surviving are his wife, Alma; two sons,
John of Billings and Larry of Independence; his mother, Mrs. Laura Harter, Billings;
seven brother, Arthur, Raymond, Leo M., Clarence, Wilbur, Robert and James, all of
Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Blakley, San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Lucille Skaggs,
Irving, Tex.; and seven grandchildren. Cantrell of Billings will announce funeral
arrangements.
Harter, Stephen Paul 18 May 1949 - 21 May 1953 CCR 28 May 1953 p1
Stephen Paul Harter, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Harter of route 2, passed
away Thursday at his home after a long illness. Survivors are his parents, three brothers,
Francis Leo Harter, Freddie Eugene Harter and Theodore Louis Harter; four sisters,
Rosemary Harter, Margaret Harter, Judy Marie Harter and Linda Kathryn Harter, all of
the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Harter of Billings; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hicks of Clever, Route 1 and paternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Mary Arndt of Billings, route 1. Funeral services were held at 9 a.m.
Saturday in St. Joseph’s Church with the Rev. T. A. Doyle officiating. Burial was made
in church cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were four
cousins, Ronnie, Johnny, Tony and Wayne Harter.
Harter, Stephanie Ann (Bushey) 10 May 1946 - 22 Feb 2004 SN- L 26 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Erwin & Glenda Mae (Harper) Bushey]
Stephanie Ann Harter, 57, Billings, died at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004, in
her home. She was born May 10, 1946, in New York City, N.Y., the daughter of Erwin
and Glenda Mae (Harper) Bushey. In Billings, Ms. Harter attended St. Joseph Church.
She was a nine-year member of the VFW Post #5686 Ladies Auxiliary where she assisted
with collecting supplies for, and sending care packages to the serviceman in Desert
Storm. Stephanie was also active with the Billings Fair Projects, where she assisted with
the Bicycle Safety Program. She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepfather,
James Bedell. She is survived by a daughter, Kim Clay, Billings; three grandchildren;
four brothers, Dr. Andrew Bedell, Joplin, Mark Bedell, Fremont, Calif., Jonathan Bedell,
Zionsville, Ind., and Patrick Bedell, Springfield; four sisters, Glenda Gibson, Springfield,

Barbara Bedell, Monroe, Wisc., Marcia Bedell, Warrensburg, and Jamie Murray, Aurora;
nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with Father
David Hulshof officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial
will follow in the Marionville I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home.
Hartje, Michael Ray 1961 - 8 Feb 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
[Note: Son of Lacey & Kay Hartje]
Michael Ray Hartje, 28, Sparta, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 1990, in his home. He was
the director of the Hartje Preschool in Springfield and a graduate of Glendale High
School and was a avid woodworker and artist. He is survived by his father, Lacey Sr.,
Brookline, and his mother, Kay, Springfield; three brothers, Lacey Jr., St. Louis, Steve
and Ken, both of Springfield; two nephews, Ryan, St. Louis, and Dustin, Springfield, and
several aunts and uncles. Services were Monday in Greenlawn South Chapel with the
Rev: Kenneth Hull officiating.
Hartley, Afton Roy 4 Dec 1904 - 2 Mar 1968
CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Floyd O. & Myrtle B. (Bilyeu) Hartley]
Afton R. Hartley, 63, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Kimbrough Nursing
Home, where he had been a patient since last June. Born and reared in the Selmore
community in Christian County, Mr. Hartley lived in Ozark for a number of years before
moving to Springfield in 1923. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Ozark and
the Masonic Blue Lodge, United 5 in Springfield. Mr. Hartley is survived by his father,
Floyd O. Hartley, of Springfield and a sister, Mrs. Alta Brite, of Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Thomas J.
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Hartley, Donald Freeman d 28 Aug 2006 SN-L 29 Aug 2006 & SN-L 30 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Virgil B. & Mildred (Freeman) Hartley; married Danna Neill]
Mr. Donald Freeman Hartley passed away in the early morning on Monday,
August 28, 2006, at The Neighborhoods of Quail Creek after a courageous but hardfought battle with cancer. Don was born to Virgil B. and Mildred (Freeman) Hartley. He
was a well-known and well-liked police officer with the Springfield Police Department
beginning in June of 1957 and continuing his law enforcement career for 30 plus years.
Don spent his entire life in Springfield attending Boyd Elementary, Pipken Junior High
and graduating from Central High School. Don was an incredible athlete and his sense of
humor was known to many. He had a colorful life, which included serving honorably in
the U.S. Air Force in his early days (1950's) and playing competitive volleyball while
working as a police officer. Don is survived by Danna (Neill) Hartley of Springfield; his
two daughters, Jennifer Lynn (Hartley) Gonzales and her husband, Ken, of Albuquerque
and Amy Leigh (Hartley) Howard and her husband, Danny, of Springfield; and four
grandchildren, Alex, Tyler, Abigail, and Emma. Don also leaves behind his only sister
and sibling, Nancy (Hartley) Rakestraw of Rogers, Ark., and his favorite three nieces,
Jeanne (Rakestraw) Farley of Carthage, Mo., Donna (Rakestraw) Scoggins of Powell,
Mo., and Barbara (Rakestraw) Hobbs of Rogers, Ark. Don will also be missed by his

four-legged companion and loyal friend of several years, Killer, his Min Pin. Don was
preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and an infant grandson. There are many
people to thank for Don's care during his last days. The staff at The Neighborhoods at
Quail Creek was amazing, making Don's stay there a positive and enriching experience
for the family. A special thanks goes to Jennifer, Darci, Donna, James, Missy and Alana
at Quail Creek. Also, Don's long-time neighbors were such an inspiration to his family,
particularly the Gott and Scott families. Thanks to those of you who made a difference to
us and to him in his final months. May God keep you and continue to bless you. A
memorial service to celebrate Don's life will be at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30,
2006. Arrangements are under the care of Greenlawn Funeral Home North on National
Avenue, Springfield.
Hartley, Ethel S. 1890 - 23 Jul 1969 CCR 31 Jul 1969 p 12
Mrs. Ethel S. Hartley, 79, of Ava died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield following a long illness. Mrs. Hartley was a member of the United
Methodist Church of Ava. Survivors include two sons, Wallace of Anchorage, Alaska,
and Wade of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Christine Henry of Ava and Mrs. Thelma
Seybert of Wichita, Kan.; one sister,. Mrs. Edith Lytle of Kansas City, Kan.; six
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were a 1 p.m. Friday in the
Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with the Rev. Lloyd Reynolds an Norman Logan
officiating, Burial was in the Ava Cemetery.
Hartley, Floyd O. 18 Jul 1880 - 17 Jul 1968 CCR 25 Jul 1968 p1
[Note: married Myrtle B. Bilyeu 30 May 1884 - 3 Nov 1950]
Floyd O. Hartley, 87, of Springfield, died at 3:45 p.m. Wednesday in Mercy Villa.
Mr. Hartley, a retired monument dealer and member of the First Baptist Church,
Springfield, came to Springfield 45 years ago from Ozark. Mr. Hartley was a former state
legislator. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Alta) Brite, Springfield; one brother,
Ezra, Route 1, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Mable Peterson, Hamilton, Mont.; and one
granddaughter. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, in Ralph Thieme Chapel
with the Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark.
Hartley, Harold Eugene 27 Oct 1911 - 16 Sep 1993 OH 22 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Jacob and Anna M. (Keltner) Hartley; married Mannie I. Handy 12 Nov
1914 - 14 May 1996]
Harold Eugene Hartley, 81, Ozark, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1993 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born Oct. 27, 1911 in Ozark, the son of Jacob and
Anna Keltner Hartley. He was co-owner of Hartley Brothers Lumber Company in Ozark.
He served as deacon of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. He was preceded in death by
two sisters and four brothers. Survivors include his wife, Mannie; two nieces, Margaret
Ann Hartley, Brazil, South America, and Janette Keltner, Rogersville; and four nephews,
John Hartley, Kingman, Ariz., Dale Hartley, Springfield, Gale Hartley and Melvyn
Hartley, both of Ozark. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 18, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Hartley, Jacob 5 Feb 1869 - 16 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1

[Note: Son of Thomas W. & Polina (Berry) Hartley; married Anna Mary Keltner 5 Aug
1873 - 31 Dec 1936]
Jacob Hartley was born near Nixa, Mo., on Feb. 5, 1869, and departed this life
Aug. 16, 1947, at the home of his son, Harold, at Ozark at the age of 78 years, 6 months
and 11 days. In 1896 he was married to Anna Mary Keltner and to this union were born
seven children, Hazel, Ralph, Paul, Howard, John, Ethel and Harold. He was preceded in
death by his wife and one daughter, Hazel. Other survivors are one sister, Mrs. Sophia
Lee of Ponce de Leon, and one brother, Sam W. Hartley of Fair Grove. He taught school
at Billings three years, then engaged in the hardware business at Nixa for two years, after
which he moved to Ozark and engaged in the practice of law. He served as Probate Judge
of Christian county for 34 years until ill health forced his retirement several months ago.
He was renowned as a successful fruit farmer and as an avid and successful fisherman
and maintained an active interest in local affairs and in politics. Funeral services were
held Monday, Aug. 18, at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. B. Frank West
with burial in Ozark cemetery.
Hartley, John E. 5 Oct 1905 - 24 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Jacob & Anna M.(Keltner) Hartley; married Mary Opal Collins 17 Jun
1906 - 19 Apr 1990]
OZARK - Services for John E. Hartley, 71, Ozark, were at 10 a.m. Friday in
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Ozark with J. N. Schollenberger and Robert
Norman officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery south of here. Mr. Hartley died in
his home about 6:20 a.m. Tuesday of an apparent heart attack, according to a funeral
home spokesman. He was one of the original Hartley Brothers, owners of Hartley
Brothers Lumber Company for 40 years. Mr. Hartley was a Jehovah’s Witness and a
member of the Kingdom Hall here. He was a lifelong city resident. Survivors include his
wife, Opal; four sons, Gale of Ozark, Melvin of the home, Dale of 4425 Ridgecrest,
Springfield and John C. of Bullhead City, Ariz,; four brothers, Ralph, Paul and Harold,
all of Ozark, and Howard of Nevada; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moore, Ozark and five
grandchildren.
Hartley, Mannie I. (Handy) 12 Nov 1914 - 14 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary (Melton) Handy; married Harold G. Hartley 27 Oct
1911 - 16 Sep 1993]
Manny I. Hartley, age 81, of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 14, 1996 in Ozark
Nursing Care Center. She was born November 12, 1914 in Highlandville and was the
daughter of John and Mary (Melton) Handy. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Harold G. Hartley, who was a partner in Hartley Brothers Lumber Company. They were
long-time members of Ozark First Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by
three sisters, Lola, Grace and Elsie; and two brothers, Clifford and Steve. Survivors
include two brothers, Leslie Handy, Crane, and Clarence Handy, Calabasas, California;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, May 17, in Selmore Cemetery with
Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home. Memorial donations may be made to The First Baptist Church of Ozark or Ozark
Nursing and Care Center.

Hartley, Mary Opal (Collins) 17 Jun 1906 - 19 Apr 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990 & OH 3
May 1990
[Note: Daughter of Albert Ross & Anne Inez (Cavener) Collins; married John E.
Hartley 5 Oct 1905 - 24 May 1977]
Mary Opal Hartley, 83, Ozark, died Thursday, April 19, 1990 in her home,
following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark area and a member of
the Jehovah's Witness Congregation of Ozark. She is survived by four sons, John C.,
Kingman, Ariz., Dale F., Springfield, Gale M. and Melvin C., both of Ozark; two
brothers, James Arthur Collins, Ozark; and Stanley Collins, Ontario, Calif.; four sisters,
Elizabeth Collins, Bowie, Texas, Isabelle Skaggs, Evelyn Young and Geneva Faught, all
of Ozark; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her husband, John E. Hartley, in 1977. Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Carl E. Monks officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Hartley, Maude (Arndt) 1900 - Dec 1973 OH 3 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frank L. & Mary Elizabeth (Garrison) Arndt; married Hartley]
Billings - Mrs. Maude Arndt Hartley, 73, died Tuesday in the Queens of Angels
Hospital in Los Angeles, Calif. after a short illness. Mrs. Hartley was born and lived in
Billings until 1940 when she moved to California. Surviving are one son, Delmer of
Fresno, Calif. one brother, Claude Arndt of Billings, one sister, Mrs. Laura Harter of
Billings; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Hartley, Minnie Mae (Hoffman) 21 Nov 1916 - 4 Jul 2004 SN-L 7 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of James & Theodosia (Overman) Hoffman; married 27 Sep 1933 Elmo
Hartley]
Minnie Mae Hartley, daughter of James Hoffman and Theodosia Overman
Hoffman, was born on November 21, 1916, in Ava, Mo., and passed away on July 4,
2004, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 7 months, and 13
days. Minnie was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On September 27, 1933,
Minnie and Elmo Hartley were united in marriage in Gainesville, Mo., and to this union
two daughters were born. Minnie worked at the Rawlings Sporting Goods Co. in Ava for
several years. She was a Christian and a devoted member of the First Southern Baptist
Church, Ava, Mo. Minnie was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; four
brothers; and a grandson-in-law, Greg Hobbins. She is survived by her husband, Elmo, of
the home in Ava; two daughters and their husbands, Reba and Wayne Williams, Ozark,
Mo., and Shirley and Charles Mason, Rogersville, Mo.; five granddaughters and their
spouses, Teresa (Williams) and Mark Carroll, Melinda (Williams) and Lewis Aycock,
Debbie (Mason) and Steve Troeger, Angie Mason and Aimee Mason-Hobbins; 13 greatgrandchildren, Courtney, Casey and Cody Carroll, Abigail and Daniel Aycock, Andy and
Grant Troeger, Shea and Danielle Hopkins, Gavin Fletchall, Chelsi Mason, Alexis Hill
and Lauren Hobbins; one sister, Lavern Warden, Austin, Texas; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Services are Saturday, July 10, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard
Chapel, Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Tom Maples officiating. Interment will be in the Arno
Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Memorials can be made to the First
Southern Baptist Church at the funeral home. Services are being conducted by
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo.

Hartley, Odessa May 27 Apr 1893 - Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8
[Note: married Clyde Hartley]
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Odessa May Hartley, 83, Fordland were at 1:30
p.m. Thursday in Marsh Chapel Rogersville with Bruce Brown officiating. Burial will be
in Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mrs. Hartley died at 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday in her home after a long illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Clyde; a daughter, Miss Marguerite Hartley; two sisters,
Mrs. Olive Crowe, Fordland and Mrs. Irene Grier, Fordland.
Hartley, Ralph R. 3 Oct 1899 - 11 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
[Note: married Blanch A. Lawing 10 Jun 1901 - 23 May 1978]
OZARK - Services for Ralph Hartley, 79, Ozark, were held last Thursday in
Adams Chapel with Gale Hartley officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mr.
Hartley died Sept. 11 in Cox Medical Center after an illness of about a year. Mr. Hartley
had managed the Burgner-Bowman-Matthews Lumber Co. for 29 years. He started the
Hartley Lumber Co. in 1949 and retired in 1968, He was a member of the Jehovah’s
Witnesses and Modern Woodsman of American. He had served on Ozark City Council
and as Fire Chief. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Margaret Ann Hartley of the
home and Mrs. Janette Keltner, Rogersville; two brothers, Harold and Paul, both of
Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Moore, Ozark; two grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Hartley, Roscoe V. 1 Feb 1912 - 17 Aug 1974 OH 21 Aug 1974 p15
[Note: Son of ? & Narsie (?) Hartley; married Hazel Marie (McCauley) Tolbirt 29 Sep
1913 - 11 Mar 1998]
NIXA - Roscoe V. Hartley, 62 of Route 1, Nixa, died at 5:10 p.m. Sunday at St.
John’s Hospital. A retired dairy farmer, he lived in Nixa most of his life. Mr. Hartley was
a member of the High Street Baptist Church, Springfield. He is survived by his wife,
Hazel of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Keeton and Mrs. Arlene Curtis, both of
Nixa; two sister, Mrs. Betty Morton and Miss Helen Scott, both of Springfield; two
brothers, Ben of Springfield and Bill of Denver, Colo.; his mother, Mrs. Narsie Hartley of
Bolivar and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Harris
of Nixa.
Hartley, Stevey Nakohl Mar 1988 - 22 Aug 1988 OH 1 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of Steve & Kayla (Wilson) Hartley]
Stevey Nakohl Hartley, five month old daughter of Steve and Kayla Hartley, died
at 7:10 p.m. Aug. 22 at the University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, following
an illness suffered since birth. Services for Stevey were held Aug. 24 at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial was in Smith Chapel
Cemetery, Brixley, Missouri. Survivors include her parents, Steve and Kayla Hartley,
Ozark; maternal grandparents Don and Sharon Wilson, Springfield; paternal grandparents
Harold and Jean Hartley, Ozark; maternal great-grandparents John and Lenore Smith,
Sycamore; a paternal great-grandmother; Mrs. Marguerite Hartley, Ozark; paternal great-

grandfather and step-great-grandmother Wade and Lannie Kepley, Nixa; and several
aunts and uncles.
Hartline, Sarah Catherine “Cassie” (Anderson) Adams 31 Jan 1892 - 30 Dec 1972
OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah (Johnson) Anderson; married 10 Jan 1914 Arthur
Lee Adams 4 Feb 1895 - 11 Apr 1956; married second Otmer "Jack" Hartline 6 Jul 1886
- 2 Sep 1978]
Mrs. Cassie Hartline, 80, of 1016 North West Avenue, Springfield, died at 4 p.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Hartline was a resident of
Springfield for 30 years and a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. She is survived
by her husband, Jack; three sons, Dean Adams, Ozark, Claude R. Adams and Roger
Adams, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Dutton, Springfield and Mrs.
Pauline Dutton, Hutchinson, Kan.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Adams Chapel with Herle Gardner
officiating, Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Hartman, Barbara Ann (Dobbs) 1932 - Apr 2005 SN-L 6 Apr 2005
Services for Barbara Ann (Dobbs) Hartman, age 71, of Chadwick, will be at 2
p.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday for viewing.
Hartman, Edward W. 15 Feb 1918 - 11 Jan 2004 SN-L 14 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Jacob C. & Anna Marie (Boehlen) Hartman; married 17 Oct 1943 Wilma
Kirker who d 1998]
Edward W. Hartman, age 85, Nixa, Mo., died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004, in Century
Pines, Ozark. Mr. Hartman was born Feb. 15, 1918, in Hickman Hills, the son of Jacob C.
and Anna Marie (Boehlen) Hartman. He graduated from Ruskin High School. Mr.
Hartman was united in marriage on Oct. 17, 1943, to Wilma Kirker, who preceded him in
death in 1998. He lived in Raytown and Lee's Summit before moving to Kingsville in
1980. He moved to Nixa in 1998. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in
Holden. Hartman began his business career in sales and later founded Bee-Tree Honey,
which was located in Lee's Summit until 1980. The company was a nationwide leader in
the industry. Additionally, Hartman maintained businesses in real estate, equipment and
American Indian art. Beginning in the 1960s, Hartman became a passionate collector of
American Indian art. He traveled the nation in his efforts to expand his collection and
knowledge in that field. It was a lifelong adventure, which he joyously shared with his
wife, son and daughter. His humor, curiosity, spirit and passion will be greatly missed.
He leaves one son, Bruce Hartman, Prairie Village, Kan.; a daughter, Linda Burkhart and
husband, Marlan, Nixa, Mo.; two grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. He was also
preceded in death by a brother, Maurice Hartman, and a sister, Margaret Sullins. Funeral
services are 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, in Ben Cast and Son-Wood Funeral Home,
Holden, Mo. Pallbearers are Bruce Hartman, Dean Burkhart, Jeff Burkhart and Art
Miller. Committal service and interment is 2 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Cemetery, DeWitt.
In honor of his love of American Indian Art, memorial contributions may be made to the

Department of American Indian Art at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City,
Mo.
Hartsgrove, Elizabeth Ann 1936 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 25 Oct 1973 p1
AND
Paugh, Racy Askin 11 Apr 1933 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 25 Oct 1973 p1
Following Nixa Shooting
Truck Driver Facing Two Murder Counts.
What started as a disturbance at a mobile home park north of Nixa last Saturday
afternoon ended with two persons dead and a third facing two counts of first degree
murder. Before the incident was over, a woman and a man said to be her boyfriend were
shot to death by the woman’s estranged husband. Victims of the shooting were identified
as Elizabeth Ann Hartsgrove, 37, mother of five and Racy Askin Paugh, 47, both
formerly from Massachusetts. Arrested at the scene by Christian County Sheriff Joe
Mayberry and later charged with two counts of murder by Assistant Prosecutor Joe Crain
was Clifton Hartsgrove, 48, husband of the dead woman. Sheriff Mayberry reported that
the shootings took place in the presence of the woman’s five children ages 4 to 10 years.
Four of the children were Hartgroves’ and one by a previous marriage. Sheriff Mayberry
said that he was called to the scene by neighbors who reported a disturbance, but upon
arrival found that both victims were dead and Hartsgrove present. The sheriff upon
entering the trailer met Hartsgrove in a hallway who, according to the sheriff, said,
“Don’t shoot. it’s all over.” Mayberry said Hartsgrove offered no resistance and told the
children to “go in and tell you mother good-bye.” Coroner Dean Adams reported that
Hartsgrove said he came here four days ago from Ohio where he and Paugh were truck
drivers. Paugh and Mrs. Hartsgrove had reportedly lived here for two or three months.
Sheriff Mayberry said that both victims had apparently been beaten prior to the shooting,
resulting in the reported disturbance. Mrs. Hartsgrove was shot once in the chest with a
.38 cal. pistol and Paugh three times in the chest and back. The victims’ bodies were
taken to Adams Funeral Home pending later arrangements. Hartsgrove was taken before
Magistrate Judge Claude Boone who scheduled his preliminary hearing for Oct. 30.
Hartsgrove is being held in Christian County jail without bond.
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Hartsgrove, Elizabeth Ann 1936 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 31 Oct 1974 p1
AND
Paugh, Racy Askin 1928 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 31 Oct 1974 p1
Hartsgrove Murder Trial Underway
The often delayed trial of Clifton Hartsgrove began at 9 a.m. Tuesday, October
29. Hartsgrove is charged with the shooting death of his wife, Betty and Mr. Racie Paugh
with whom she had been residing. The shooting occurred nearly one year ago at Chalet
City Mobile Home Park, near Nixa. The morning was given largely to selecting a jury. 48
men and women were chosen as possible jurors listened with both Prosecuting Attorney
Jim Eifert and defense attorney Bill Went asked questions and discussed jurors
responsibilities during the trial. A jury consisting of 12 men was finally chosen around
noon. When court reconvened after the noon recess, testimony was heard from Ed
Kocher who was employed as a handyman at the trailer court. Also testifying were Linda
Vercie and George Allen, both residents of the park at the time of the shootings.

Witnesses testified that Hartsgrove had been seen at the park on the day of the shooting.
They said that he was involved in a fight with Mr. Paugh was last seen with a gun pointed
at Mrs. Hartsgrove. The trial will continue through Wednesday and is expected to end
early Thursday .
Hartsgrove, Elizabeth Ann 1936 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 7 Nov 1974 p1
AND
Paugh, Racy Askin 1928 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 7 Nov 1974 p1
Murder Trial Ends in Hartsgrove Case
The trial of Clifton Hartsgrove, charged with the shooting deaths of his wife,
Elizabeth “Betty” Hartsgrove and Mr. Racie Paugh, with whom Mrs. Hartsgrove had
been living, ended Friday, November 1. The jury deliberated nearly two hours before
returning a verdict of guilt on two counts of second degree murder. The trial, which
lasted four days, saw a large group of witnesses testifying that they saw Mr. Hartsgrove
at the trailer court where the shooting took place. The time lag of nearly one year since
the shooting clouded the recollections of some witnesses who were unable to recall some
of the details of theur previous testimony at the preliminary hearings. Hartsgrove who
was attired in a sweatshirt throughout the trial showed great emotion when mention of the
shooting of his wife was made. Court was recessed on more than two occasions to allow
Hartsgrove to regain his composure. Hartsgrove testifed that he had no intention of
shooting anyone but that he wanted his wife and kids returned. He testified that he lost
control while talking to his wife and Mr. Paugh; however he stated that the actual
shooting is not clear in his memory. The second degree verdict was reached because clear
evidence of premeditation , necessary for a first degree murder conviction, was lacking.
The jury recommended the two 12-year sentences be given Hartsgrove for the shootings.
Sentencing has been set for December 13 at the Christian County Courthouse.
AND
Hartsgrove, Elizabeth Ann 1936 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 19 Dec 1974 p1
AND
Paugh, Racy Askin 1928 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 19 Dec 1974 p1
Hartsgrove Gets 24 Years
Clifton Hartsgrove, convicted on two murder charges was sentenced to 24 years
in prison by Circuit Judge Clifford Crouch. The jury recommended that Hartsgrove be
sentenced to two 12 year terms in prison to run consecutively after he was found guilty
on two counts of second degree murder on October 31. A motion for a new trial was
overruled by Judge Crouch. Defence Attorney Bill Wendt filed a notice of appeal and
then was permitted to resign from the case. A new attorney for the appeal will be
appointed by Judge Crouch. Charges of jailbreak to which Hartsgrove pleaded guilty to
Friday drew a two-year sentence to run with the murder charge. The crime that
Hartsgrove was charged with was for the murder of his wife and her boyfried on October
20, 1973 committed at a mobile home park north of Nixa. He has been in jail since the
shooting except for a brief period on June 1, when he escaped with three other inmates by
picking the lock with a piece of wire. Wendt argued for concurrent sentences on the
murder charges, maintaining that it was the jury’s intention that Hartsgrove serve only 12
years. Christian County Prosecuting Attorney Jim Eifert, on the other hand, argued that
the jurors intended for Hartsgrove to serve 12 years on each county. In his argument,
Eifort noted that Hartsgrove was elgible for parole even before his trial, since he had been

in jail for more than a year. He pointed out that Hartsgrove was convicted on two
murders and had been convicted of prior felonies.
Hartshorn, John Wesley 27 Sep 1912 - 13 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: married Nerma Van Aken; father of DoraLee (Hartshorn) Bilyeu Atwood 29 May
1933 - 4 Sep 1995]
John W. Hartshorn, 58, of Ozark, died at 4:04 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a member of the First Christian
Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Dora Lee Bilyeu, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs.
Velma Fincham, Pratt, Kan., Mrs. Lois Brock, Great Bend, Kan. and Verna Mae, address
unknown, five grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, and burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Hartsock, Emma
1882 - 8 Oct 1968 CCR 10 Oct 1968 p8
Mrs. Emma Hartsock, 86, of Clinton, MO, mother of Mrs. Delbert Cook,
Christian County Welfare Director, of Ozark died Tuesday morning in Clinton General
Hospital. Other survviors are a son, Glenn, of Harrisonville and three other daughters,
Miss Ruth Hartsock of the home, Mrs. Louise Riead of Clinton, and Mrs. Grace Ricklefs
of Iowa. Funeral services will be at 2:30 this afternoon in the Presbyterian Church at
Clinton, with burial in Deepwater under direction of the Consalus Funeral Home of
Clinton.
Hartsock, Glenn H. 23 Apr 1921 - 4 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p11
[Note: married Delores]
Glenn K. Hartsock, 53, of Harrisonville, passed away Saturday, January 4. He
was born in Deepwater, Missouri and for the past 21 years had lived in Harrisonville,
where he was employed as a wildlife agent for the Missouri Department of Conservation.
During the years of 1950 and 1951, Glenn lived in Ozark. He was a member of the
Presbyterian Church at Deepwater. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of
the Harrisonville American Legion Post. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Delores Hartsock of the
home; four sisters, Miss Ruth Hartsock, Marshall, Mrs. Louise Read, Clinton, Mrs.
Maude Cook, Ozark, and Mrs. Grace Ricklefs, Storm Lake, Iowa. Service were held at
Harrisonville on Monday, January 6 with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.
Hartwigsen, Ira Paul 10 May 1912 - 9 Aug 2005 SN-L 11 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of George & Elsie (McClurg) Hartwigsen; married 13 Sep 1934 Louise Finch
who died 17 Mar 1992; married 1 Aug 1992 Geraldine "Jerry" Darwin Oxford]
Ira Hartwigsen, 93, Billings, died Tuesday morning, August 9, 2005, in his home.
He was born May 10, 1912, near Jefferson, Iowa, to George and Elsie (McClurg)
Hartwigsen. He married Louise Finch on September 13, 1934, in Jefferson, Iowa, and she
preceded him in death March 17, 1992. He married Geraldine "Jerry" Darwin Oxford on
August 1, 1992, in Billings. He served in the Iowa National Guard and was a farmer. He
was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ in Springfield. He was also preceded in
death by four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Jerry; three sons, Raymond of Aurora,
Ken of Verona, and Charles of Collierville, Tenn.; two daughters, Jean Perry of Crane
and Mary Williams of Aurora; three stepdaughters, Phyllis McEntire, Janelle Terry and

Kameron Skora, all of Springfield; brother, Vern Hartwigsen of Scranton, Iowa; three
sisters, Elda Ogren of Crystal Lake, Minn., Wyona Zachow of Elk Point, S.D., Inez Maile
of Venton, Iowa; 16 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; seven great-greatgrandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and six step-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 12, in the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora
with Joe Bright, Dwight Samuel, and Tony Gentry officiating. Burial will be in Maple
Park Cemetery. Visitation is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Donations
may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home in care of the funeral home.
Hartzell, Daisy (Mitchell) 23 Sep 1897 - 2 Sep 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Elza E. Mitchell; married Hartzell]
Mrs. Daisy Hartzell, 81, Branson, sister of Elza Mitchell, Ozark died Sunday in
Skaggs Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Services and burial were Tuesday in
Branson.
Harvey, Deborah Kay (Smith) 13 Aug 1953 – 2 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Barbara Ellen (Patterson) Smith, step-daughter of Arthur
Marlin]
Deborah Kay Harvey, age 42, of Ozark, died Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center, South. She was born Aug. 13, 1953, in Great Bend, Kansas. Mrs. Harvey
was an employee of Third Street Sportswear. She was a member of the Pentecostal
Church. Survivors include her parents, Barbara and Arthur Marlin, Sparta; a daughter,
Laura Caugherty, and her husband, Ed, Ozark; a son, John Harvey, Ozark; three
grandchildren, Theresa, Jake, and Dwight Daugherty; two brothers, Hearvy Smith, and
his wife, Lucille, Fordland, and Ben Marlin, and his wife, Stephanie, Rolla; a nephew,
Curtis Marlin, Rolla; maternal grandmother, Goldie Patterson, Rogersville; and two
aunts, Norma Groh, Rogersville, and Mary Atchison, Sparta. Funeral services were
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Tennison officiating.
Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery.
Harvey, Eula M. (Cawthra) 4 Sep 1935 - 17 Apr 1999 CCH-N 28 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Walter Walker & Eva Mae (Kirby) Cawthra; married 23 Jul 1953 Ike
Harvey]
Eula M. Harvey, age 63 died Saturday, April 17, 1999 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born September 4, 1935 in the McCracken
Community and was the daughter of Walter Walker Cawthra and Eva Mae Kirby
Cawthra. On July 23, 1953 she entered into marriage with Ike Harvey. Survivors include:
her husband Ike Harvey of Ozark; two daughters, Barbara Plaster and her husband
Kenneth of Rogersville and Julie and her husband Blaine Coble of Highlandville; one son
Lester J. Harvey of Rogersville; seven grandchildren, Davina Plaster of Albia, Iowa,
Heather Plaster and Lester John Harvey Jr. of Rogersville, Laura Daugherty of Fordland,
Carla, Jennifer and Devin Coble of Highlandville; four great-grandchildren, Teresa, Jake,
Dwight and Aaron Daugherty of Fordland; two sisters, Linda Burks of Ozark and Donna
Murphy of Springfield; three brothers, Bill Cawthra and Gerald Cawthra of Springfield,
and Robert Cawthra of Highlandville; one half brother, Jimmy Daniels of Oklahoma
City; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by

her parents; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Harvey; a half brother, Roger Daniels and a sister,
Phyllis Jean Hendrickson. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at 2 p.m. in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Reverend Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in
Fordland Cemetery.
Harvey, Georgetta (Waggoner) 16 Feb 1918 - 17 May 2004 CCH-N 24 May 2004
Georgetta Harvey, 86, of Kansas City, formerly of Springfield, died Monday,
May 17 at Hidden Lake Care center in Raytown. Georgetta was born on February 16,
1918 in Chadwick, the daughter of Elmer and Della (Parks) Waggoner. She was a retired
RN, having worked at St. John's hospital in Springfield. She was a member of the
Rogersville Church of the Nazarene. Georgetta was married to Robert Kendall Harvey on
December 14, 1940 in Indianola, Ind., and he preceded her in death on October 14, 1995.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert and Frank
Waggoner. Surviving are two sons, Donald Harvey and wife Mary of Kansas City and
Ronald Harvey of Independence; one brother, Joseph Waggoner and wife Irene of Ozark;
five grandchildren, Jennifer Harvey, Jared Harvey, Robert Harvey, Shawn Harvey and
Brian Harvey; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1:00 Friday, May 21 at the
Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in Holland Cemetery. Friends may
call after 9:00 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
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Harvey, Hilda A. (?) Phillips Looney 22 Mar 1889 - Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
[Note: married 19 Feb 1938 Carl James Looney]
Mrs. Hilda A. Harvey, 86, of 2609 West State, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday in
Park Central Hospital following a short illness. She was a resident of Springfield for
about 40 years and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons,
Cecil Phillips, 3151 East Harrison and Lewis Phillips, Los Molinos, Calif.; three
daughters, Mrs. Alta Lee, Ozark, Mrs. Dorothy Holbrook, Highlandville and Mrs. Gladys
Coldren, Rockford, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Marie Stith, Portland, Ore.; and six grandchildren,
18 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Ayre Goodwin was in charge
of arrangements.
Harvey, Lester C. 26 Oct 1919 – 27 May 1997 CCH-N 31 May 1997
Lester C. Harvey, 77, Ozark, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born October 26, 1919, in Bradleyville and was the
son of Oliver and Hattie (Dennis) Harvey. He was a World War II veteran. On March 19,
1965, he married Carlene Essick. He retired from Reyco Industries as a welder. Mr.
Harvey also was a truck driver and a farmer. His parents preceded him in death as well as
a son, a sister, and a step-grandson. Survivors include: his wife, Carlene; three children,
June Piland and her husband Elvin, Isabella, Deana Schmidt, Springfield, and Eilene
Essick, Springfield; two grandchildren, James Padgett and his fiancee Christa Johnson,
and Leslie Jelks; three great-grandchildren, Jared and Danielle Jelks, and Nicholas
Lambeth; four step- grandchildren, Susan Campbell, Kevin Piland, Lila Walker, and
David Piland; step-great- grandchildren; three brothers, Ike Harvey Bill Harvey and Bob
Snider, all of Ozark; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be

1:00 p.m. today May 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery Taney County.
Harvey, Oliver W. 1899 - 19 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
Oliver W. Harvey, 70, Ava, died Sunday at the Veteran’s Administration Hospital
in Fayetteville, Ark. Survivors include two sons, William Harvey and Ike Harvey, Ozark;
one stepson, Lester Harvey, Ozark; one brother, Ike Harvey, Olympia, Wash.; two
grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in
Harris Funeral Home in Ozark. Rev. V. R. Ledbetter will officiate with burial in National
Cemetery, Springfield.
Harvill, Alfred Roscoe 24 Mar 1905 - 11 Jul 1956
CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
[Note: Son of Alfred & Sepretha Harvill; married Ethel]
Alfred Roscoe Harvill was born March 24, 1905 near Oldfield, the son of Alfred
and Sepretha Harvill. Mr. Harvill lived in Christian County most of his life until moving
to California seven years ago. He entered into rest July 11, 1956, at his home in West Los
Angeles, California at the age of 51 years, three months and 11 days. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Ethel Harvill of the home; four sons, Lloyd Harvill of West Lost Angeles,
Calif., Floyd Harvill of Santa Monica, Calif;, Harold Harvill of Los Angeles, Calif. and
Donnie Harvill of the home; four daughters, Mrs.. Wanda Cutbirth of West Los Angeles,
Calif., Mrs. Coettia Trujello of Venice, Calif., Mrs. Myrtle Hamm of Fort Knox, S. C.
and Miss Vonda Harvill of the home; 11 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two
brothers, John Harvill of Nixa and Everett Harvill of Fresno, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs.
Myrtle Kirkpatrick of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Bessie Cox of Ash Grove and Mrs. Eula
Winningham of Fardena, Calif. Funeral servies were held July 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Harvill, Bertha Mae (Gardner) 15 Oct 1920 - 25 Dec 1989 OH 4 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of James Alfred and Dora E. (Hall) Gardner; married Claude Harvill]
Bertha Mae Harvill, 69, Branson, died Dec. 25 in Skaggs Community Hospital.
She was born Oct. 15, 1920, in Oldfield to Alfred and Dora Gardner. She is survived by
her husband, Claude, of the home; two daughters, Clovis Lynette Brown and Regina
Paulette Thomas, both of Ozark; two sons, Larry Claude, West Palm Beach, Fla., and
Neal Ray, Jena, La.; two brothers, Paul Gardner, Forsyth, and Lester Gardner, state of
California; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were last Thursday
in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with Herle Gardner and Dave Dugan officiating. Burial
was in Ozark Memorial Park, Branson.
Harvill, Claude E. 5 Sep 1915 - 4 Jul 2003 CCH-N 9 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Isham & Rosa (Pruitt) Harvill; married 4 Mar 1939 Bertha Mae Gardner 15
Oct 1920 - 25 Dec 1989]
Claude E. Harvill, 87, Ozark, died at 5:05 a.m. July 4, 2003, in Century Pines,
Ozark. He was born Sept. 5, 1915, in Keltner, the son of Isham and Rosa (Pruitt) Harvill.
He was one of 10 children. On March 4, 1939, Harvill was united in marriage to Mae
Gardner and to this union four children were born. The couple celebrated their 50th

wedding anniversary before she preceded him in death on Dec. 25, 1989. The Harvills
made their home in the Sparta area where he was a finish carpenter and cabinetmaker. He
was an avid fisherman and enjoyed tending his yard and garden. The couple retired to the
Branson area in 1971. Harvill returned to Ozark in 1993. Harvill was preceded in death
by his wife; both parents; six brothers; two sisters and one great-grandchild. Survivors
include two sons, Larry Harvill, Florida, and Neal Harvill and wife Brenda, Louisiana;
two daughters, Paulette Thomas and husband Alfred, Ozark, and Clovis Brown and
husband Alfred, Ozark; 14 grandchildren, Barbara Ireland, Bill Harvill, Duane Harvill,
Gary Harvill, Joe Harvill, Connie Paul, Angie Thomas, Alisa Mitchem, Nick Thomas,
Jami McPherson, Dustin McPherson, Tony Brown, Chris Word and Robert Ponton; 21
great-grandchildren; sister Iva Bateman; two sisters-in-law, Fern Harvill and Faye
Cochran; a host of nieces, nephews and many loving friends. Services were held at 1 p.m.
July 7 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating.
Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery Branson. The Harvill would like to thank
Century Pine and Community Hospices of America staffs. Memorial donations may be
made to Community Hospices of America, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO. Box
796, Ozark, 65721.
Harvill, Clota E. (Nelson) 1 Dec 1908 - 28 Jul 1996 CCH-N 3 Aug 1996
Clota E. (Nelson) Harvill, 87, died July 28, 1996 in Sacramento, California. She
was a native of High Lonesome, Missouri and had been a California resident since 1944.
She was the loving mother of Betty Glass, Peggy Towne, Dwight Harvill and Bill
Harvill. She is also survived by two sisters, Walsie Burner, Augusta, Kansas and Matle
Morrison, High Lonesome, Missouri; l5 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Harvill, and her son, Jack Harvill.
Private services were held on August 1, 1996.
Harvill, Edith Marie (Blevins) 21 Nov 1914 – 28 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000
Edith Marie Harvill, age 85, of Nixa went home to be with her Lord Monday,
Feb. 28, 2000. She was born Nov. 21, 1914 near Highlandville and was the daughter of
Edward Thomas Blevins and Lona Viles Blevins. On Sept. 26, 1931 she and John L.
Harvill were married. Mrs. Harvill retired, from Calvert’s Manufacturing Company. She
loved the time she could spend with her family and was a devoted wife, mother, and
grandmother. Survivors include: her husband, John L. Harvill; four children and their
spouses, Jim and Katy Harvill, Wilma and Wayne Ipock, and Eileen and Wayne Cox, all
of Nixa, and Maxine and Orlan Beasley, Clever; twelve grandchildren; nineteen greatgrandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Blevins,
Highlandville; and four sisters, Thelma Coker, Neosho, Kathleen Tutor, state of
Washington, F'lonnie Young and Bonnie Mangrum, both of the state of California
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rosemary Keithley, three grandchildren; three
brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 2, 2000 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with J. Frank McKnight officiating. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in the
funeral home.
Harvill, Ernie Elwood 26 Nov 1905 – 6 May 1992 CCH-N 13 May 1992

Ernie Elwood Harvill, 86, died Wednesday, May 6 at Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. He was born November 26, 1905, the son of Hulet and Lula Walker Harvill. He
was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the Chadwick area. Preceding him in death were
his parents; and two sisters, Irene Plunkett and Agnes Friend. Survivors include his
brother, Wayne Harvill, Ozark; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday,
May 9 at Hall Cemetery in Douglas County with Rev. Eddie Bray officiating, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Harvill, Ethel B. (Blevins) 9 Sep 1910 - 20 Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: married Alford Roscoe Harvill 24 Mar 1905 - 11 Jul 1956]
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel B. Harvill, 64, a Nixa native, was held at
2 p.m. Monday at the Harris Chapel here with burial in the Chadwick Cemetery. Mrs.
Harvill died at 7:20 p.m. Friday at the home of her son, Lloyd of 5910 A South National,
Springfield, after a long illness.
Harvill, Eva (Hunt) 12 Jun 1888 - 16 Mar 1967
CCR 23 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Charles Andrew Harvill 1884 - 1963
Mrs. Eva Harvill, 78, Oldfield, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in St.
John’s Hospital shortly after her admission there. Mrs. Harvill had been in ill health for
some time. Surviving are four sons, Gene of Los Vanos, Calif., Joe of Kansas City, and
Owen and Dale Harvill, both of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Evath Ward, Eldon,
Mrs. Opal Roark, Patton Wood, Calif., and Mrs. Alan Adams, Oldfield; 29 grandchildren
and 54 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Shady Grove Baptist
Church of which she was a member, with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Harvill, Gale 2 Nov 1913 - 7 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Isham & Rosa (Pruitt) Harvill]
Gale Harvill, 85, Ozark, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Monday, June 7, 1999, in
Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo. He was born November 2, 1913 in Bruner to Isham
and Rosa Pruitt Harvill. Gale was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers Jesse,
Clarence, Raymond, Paris, and Glen Harvill. He is survived by one brother Claude
Harvill. Ozark; three- sisters Nancy Kahl, Redland Ca.; Iva Bateman, Stockton Ca.: and
Ona Shortt, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday,
June 12,1999 at a.m. in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home With Greely Kirkpatrick
officiating. Burial followed in Dogwood Cemetery, Ava. Visitation was from 7 to 8
Friday June 11, 1999 in the funeral home.
Harvill, Hulet H.
Dec 1879 - 24 Oct 1960
CCR 27 Oct 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Charles S. & Nancy Harvill]
Funeral services for Hulet Harvill, 80, who died at 7 a.m. Monday in his home in
the Lead Hill community, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mound Baptist Church with
the Rev. Ira Bray officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Harvill, Isham Andrew 1872 - 15 Jun 1954 CCR 24 Jun 1954 p4

[note: dates estimated from obit]
Funeral services for Isham Andrew Harvill, 81, who died at his home in Bruner
June 14 were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday June 20 at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church at
Dogwood under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Harville resided in the Keltner and
Bruner communities all his life and was a member of the Elkhead Church of God,
Holiness.Survivors include six sons, Jesse of Keltner, George of Lodi, Calif, Raymond of
Sparta, Paris of Ontario, Calif, Claude of Elkhead and Gale of the home; three daughters,
Mrs. Iva Bateman of Stockton, Calif, Mrs. Ona Short of Oldfield and Mrs. Lottie Kahl of
Redland, Calif; two brothers, John and Hulet, both of Keltner; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie
Hall of Rogersville and Mrs. Minnie Hall of Ozark; 29 grandchildren; 11 great
grandchildren; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Harvill, Jesse A. 26 Oct 1898 - 9 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: married Frances]
Funeral services for Jesse A. Harvill, 72, of Keltner, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church at Dogwood, west of Ava, with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Mr. Harvill died at 11:05 a.m. Saturday in his home after a long illness. Survivors include
his wife, Frances; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Iorg, Elkhead; two sons, Gene Harvill and
Oren Harvill, both of Keltner; five brothers, Clarence of Sacramento, Calif, Paris of
Ontario, Calif., Raymond of Winfield, Claude of Sparta and Gale of Bruner; three sisters,
Mrs. Iva Bateman, Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Nancy Kahl, Redlands, Calif., Mrs. Ona Short,
Sparta; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
AND
Harvill, Jesse A. 26 Oct 1898 - 6 Feb 1971 OH 13 Feb 1975 p9
In loving memory of our dear husband and daddy who passed away four years
ago, Feb. 6. Many a lonely heartache, and often a silent tear, but always a wonderful
memory of one we loved so dear.
Frances Harville and Children.
Harvill, Joe Earl 29 Feb 1920 - 15 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
Joe Earl Harvill, 51, formerly of Sparta and a resident of Kansas City, Kan., for
the last 30 years, died Monday at his home in Kansas City. Mr. Harvill was a veteran of
the armed services. Survivors include three brothers, Olen Harvill of Springfield, Dale
Harvill of the state of California and Eugene Harvill of Grover City, Calif.; three sisters,
Mrs. Edith Ward of Eldon, Mrs. Opal Roark, state of California and Mrs. Alma Adams of
Oldfield. Funeral arrangements under direction of Adams of Ozark are incomplete.
Harvill, John L. 4 Feb 1911 - 24 Jun 2000
John L. Harvill, 89, Nixa, Mo., went home to be with his Lord and precious wife
Saturday, June 24, 2000, in his home. He was born Feb. 4, 1911, in Chadwick, the son of
James and Serepta (Hubbard) Harvill. On Sept. 26, 1931, he and Edith Marie Blevins
were married. Mr. Harvill retired from Rainey Oil Company. He also had been a dairy
farmer, construction worker, and worked for Douglas Aircraft Company in California
during World War II. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, especially coon hunting and
hunting quail, and loved his dogs. His wife preceded him in death in February of this
year. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Rosemary Keithley; two

brothers, Everett and Ross Harvill; three sisters, Myrtle Kirkpatrick, Bessie Cox and Eula
Winningham; and three grandchildren. Survivors include four children and their spouses,
Jim and Katy Harvill, Wilma and Wayne Ipock, Eileen and Wayne Cox, all of Nixa, and
Maxine and Orlan Beasley, Clever; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 2000,
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial will be in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the
funeral home.
Harvill, Johnny M. "Judge" 29 Dec 1955 - 27 Feb 2006 SN-L 2 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Jim & Katy (Maples) Harvill]
Johnny M. "Judge" Harvill, 50, Nixa, passed away Monday, February 27, 2006, in
his home. He was born December 29, 1955, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Jim and
Katy (Maples) Harvill. He grew up in the Nixa/Jamesville area, and attended school in
Nixa. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. At the time of his passing, he was
employed by Baymount Inn of Springfield. He was preceded in death by a sister, Diane;
and both maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by a son, Eric, Springfield;
two stepsons, Chris Long, Van Buren, and Cecil Long, Springfield; his parents; a sister,
Darlene Downing and husband, Barney, all of Nixa; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews, and a host of friends and loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 4, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in Union
Ridge Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be held at 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Harvill, Leonard Washington Dec. 1881 - 27 Jan 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
[note: birthdate from 1900 census differs from age on obit, son of Kelley & Sarah ]
Funeral services for Leonard Washington Harvill, 87, a native of Christian
County, who died Jan. 27 in Springfield were held Monday, Feb. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the
west & Lincoln Church of Christ in Springfield, with Lloyd Lawhon officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Survivors include five sons, Audie Harvill of Bremerton, Wash., Oren Harvill of Rich
Hill, Mo., Preston Harvill and Buford Harvill, both of Bayboro, N. C. and Bert Harvill of
Independence, Mo; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Morrison of National City, Calif, Mrs. Etta
Glenn . Mrs. Florence Jellew and Mrs. Mildred Smith, all of Springfield; one brother,
Fred Harvill of Benton, Ark., 31 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and one great,
great grandchild.
Harvill, Lillian Lorraine (Brashears) 13 Mar 1912 - 21 Mar 2005 SN-L 26 Mar 2005
Lillian Lorraine Brashears Harvill, 93, Florissant, Mo., born March 13, 1912,
passed away March 21, 2005. Survivors include one brother; four children; 13
grandchildren; 30 great- great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m.
Monday, March 28, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with services at 1 p.m. Burial
following in Kerr Cemetery, Billings.
Harvill, Patrick Ray "Jeremy" 20 Jan 1977 - 3 Feb 2007 SN-L 7 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Jimmy Lee Stennett & Alesia Harvill; married Jackie Loren]

Patrick Ray "Jeremy” Harvill, age 29, of Springfield, went to heaven Saturday,
February 3, 2007. He was born February 20, 1977, in Springfield, the son of Jimmy Lee
Stennett and Alesia Harvill. Jeremy graduated from Piggott High School in 1995. He
served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp for 5 years. Jeremy worked as a welder and
was employed by Paul Mueller. He enjoyed baseball, barbequing, working on trucks and
playing with his children. Survivors include his wife, Jackie (Loren) Harvill, Springfield;
his children, Madison, Loren, Kaleb, and J.C.; his mother, Alesia Gordon, Springfield;
his father, Jimmy Lee Stennett, Licking; a brother, Rodney Gordon, Springfield; a sister,
Sharon Gordon, Bolivar; his grandparents, Loyd and Judith Harvill, Ozark; and Marvin
and Della Stennett, Highlandville; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews; and his
best friend, Johnny Pippin. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Billie Jean
Harvill. Jeremy was a loving husband, wonderful father and friend to many. He will be
deeply missed and loved forever. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark with John Hyde officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m.
Thursday in the funeral home.
AND
Harvill, Patrick Ray "Jeremy" 1977 - 3 Feb 2007 CCH-N 14 Feb 2007
Patrick "Jeremy" Ray Harvill, age 29, of Springfield, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2007.
Harvill, Rex Earman 12 Mar 1908 - 4 Apr 1964 CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Andrew & Eva J. Harvill]
Funeral services for Rex Earman Harvill, 48, Route 1, Sparta, who was fatally
injured in a one-car mishap at 5:40 p.m. Saturday on Christian County NN at the north
edge of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Shady Grove Baptist Church. The Rev.
Steve Perry officiated. The burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of AdamsMonger of Ozark. Survivors include two sons, Earman Junior and Lester, both of White
Salmon, Wash.; his mother, Mrs. Eva Harvill of the home; four brothers, Joe, Kansas
City. Olen and Dale, both of Springfield and Gene, Sunnyside, Wash.; and three sisters,
Mrs. Opal Farley, Weaverville, Calif., Mrs. Edath Ward, Eldon, and Mrs. Alma Adams of
Oldfield. Mr. Harvill was a veteran of World War II.
Harvill, Rintha M. (Keltner) 13 May 1879 - 3 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
[Note: married John L. Harvill 13 Dec 1875 - 3 Jun 1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rintha M. Harvill, 92, a former resident of Keltner,
were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with burial in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs.
Harvill died Friday in Chastain Nursing Home, Ava, following a long illness. She was a
member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Eural, of Drumright, Okla.
and Robert of Elkhead, Mo. and four grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and one
great, great grandchild.
Harvill, Vonda B. (Harvill) Hallowell 31 Aug 1942 - 15 Sep 1990 NN-E 20 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Alford Roscoe & Ethel (Blevins) Harvill; married ? Hallowell; may
have resumed use of her maiden name]
Vonda B. Harvill, 48, Nixa, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 31, 1942, in Nixa, to Alfred and Ethel Harvill.

She was a member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church. Survivors include a son, John
Hallowell, Brea, Calif.; two daughters, Sandra Mitchell, Nixa, and Veronica Munoz,
Rialto, Calif.; four brothers, Lloyd, Ozark, Floyd, Republic, Donny, state of Oklahoma,
and Buddy, Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Myrt Brazeal and Wanda Cutbirth, both of
Tucson, and Coweeta Harvill, Long Beach, Calif.; and six grandchildren.
Services were held Wednesday morning in Nixa Assembly of God Church with the Rev.
Donnie Blansit officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Harvill, Wayne E. 1 Mar 1909 - 26 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of Hulet & Lula (Walker) Harvill]
Wayne E. Harvill, 85, Ozark, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, in Springfield
Community Hospital. He was born March 1, 1909, at Keltner, the son of Hulet and Lula
Walker Harvill. During World War II he served his country in the U. S. Army. He was
preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Irene Plunkett and Agnes Friend; and a
brother, Ernie Harvill. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Harville, Angela Lynn
14 Feb 1962 - 14 Feb 1962
CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Alan & Karen (Kissee) Harville; dates from tombstone]
Angela Lynn Harville, one-day old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Harville,
Sparta, died at 10:30 p. m. Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Burge Protestant Hospital. In addition
to her parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F.
Harville of Birmingham., Ala.; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Knial Kissee, Jr.
of Sparta; her maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Frank Saum of Sparta; her maternal great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Jenkins of Sparta; and maternal great, great
grandmother, Mrs. Knial Kissee, Sparta. Funeral arrangements were under direction of
Harris of Clever.
Harville, Andy Jul 1884 - 30 May 1963 CCR 6 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of Daniel & Martha E. (Green) Harvill; married Eva 12 Jun 1888 - 16 Mar
1967]
Andy Harville, 78, Sparta, died at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital in
Srpingfield following a lingering illness. A member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church,
Mr. Harville is survived by his wife, Eva, and three daughters, Mrs. Edoth Ward Eldon,
Mrs. Opal Farley, Weaverville, Calif., and Mrs. Alma Adams, Oldfield. He is survived by
six sons, Ray, Kansas City, Kan., Rex, of the home, Eugene, Sunnyside, Calif., Joe,
Kansas City, and Olen and Dale, both of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Adams and
Miss Nora Harville, both of the state of California, and Mrs. Dora Morressett, Ava; 29
grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Perry officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger.
Harville, Glen Arthol 7 Aug 1911 - 19 Aug 1949 CCR 25 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Isham A. & Rosa A. (Pruitt) Harville; married Faye Burkhart ]

Glenn Arthol Harville, son of Isham and Rose Harville, was born at Keltner, Mo.,
Aug. 7, 1911, and met a tragic death in an automobile collision at Bloomington, Ill., last
Friday, Aug. 19. He and his family was enroute to Keltner to attend a family reunion. He
grew to manhood in Christian county and married Faye Burkhart, of Keltner, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Burkhart, now of Selah, Wash. Glenn, with his family, moved to
Michigan City, Ind., 10 years ago where they resided at the time of his death. He was
converted in 1932 and on moving to Michigan city joined the Missionary Baptist Church
at York and Barker Ave., where he served as Deacon. He was preceded in death by his
mother four years ago. Survivors are his wife, Faye; three children, Harold Glenn, 12,
Helen Faye, 9, and Mary Susan, 5; his father, Isham A. Harville, Bruner, Mo.; three
sisters, Iva Bateman of Stockton, Calif., Nancy Kahl of Redlands, Calif., and Ona Short
of Sparta, Mo.; six brothers, Clarence of Turlock, Calif., Paris of Ontario, Calif., Jesse of
Keltner, Mo., Raymond of Sparta, and Gale and Claude of Bruner, Mo.; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 24, in
the Dogwood Church by Rev. Johnnie Pruitt. Burial was in the church cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Harville, John L. 13 Dec 1875 - 3 Jun 1958
CCR 5 Jun 1958 p5
Funeral services for John L. Harville, 82, who died Tuesday afternoon at his home
near Oldfield, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A retired farmer and
stockman, he was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Rintha Harville; two sons, E. H. Harville of Drumwright, Okla. and Robert B.
Harville of Elkhead; one brother, Hulet Harville of Keltner, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hall
of Ozark and Mrs. Lillie Hall of Rogersville; four grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Harville, Paris W. 7 Aug 1909 - 12 Dec 1990 OH 20 Dec 1990
[Note: Son of Isham A. & Rosa A. (Pruitt) Harville; married Fern]
Paris W. Harville, 81, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 1990 at his daughter's home in
Ozark. Born Aug. 7, 1909 at Keltner, he was the son of Isham and Rosa Pruitt Harville. A
machinist, he had lived in California for 30 years before making his home in Branson in
1979. Survivors include his wife, Fern; a daughter, Winnie Nelson and her husband, Bill.
Ozark; three sisters, Iva Bateman, Stockton, Calif., Nancy Kahl, Redlands, Calif., and
Ona Shortt, Sparta; two brothers, Claude and Gale Harvill, both of Branson; and three
grandchildren, Michael Nelson, Ozark, Craig Nelson and his wife, Pam, Ozark, and
Cherise Nelson, Glendora, Calif. Funeral services were held ,Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with David Howard officiating. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery.
Harville, Raymond F. 12 Mar 1908 - 7 Apr 1972 CCR 13 Apr 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Isham A. & Rosie A. (Pruitt) Harville; married Wanneta Mae Saum 27
May 1912 - 12 Feb 2000]
Raymond F. Harville, 64, of Foley, died Friday morning in Lincoln County
Memorial Hospital, at Troy, after a short illness. Mr. Harville, a longtime resident of the
Bruner and Sparta communities, moved to Birmingham, Ala. about 27 years ago. After
his retirement seven years ago, he moved to Foley. He was a member of the First Baptist

Church of Sparta and Sparta Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Waunita M.; a son,
Alan Harville of Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Rosemary Patmore, Bell City and Mrs.
Ruth Ann Miller, Tustin, Calif.; four brothers, Clarence of Sacramento, Calif., Paris of
Ontario, Calif.., Claude of Branson and Gale of Bruner; three sisters, Mrs. Ona Short,
Oldfield, Mrs. Iva Bateman, Stockton, Calif. and Mrs. Nancy Kahl, Redlands, Calif.; and
five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with
the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery with Masonic rites at
graveside under direction of Sparta Lodge No. 296.
Harville, Wauneta Mae (Saum) 27 May 1912 – 12 Feb 2000 CCH-N 23 Feb 2000
Wauneta Mae Saum Harville 87, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, February 12,
2000 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Wauneta was born Tuesday, May 27,
1912 at Superior, Nebraska, to George Franklin Saum and Mary Hilyard Saum. She was
united in marriage to Raymond F Harville on October 7, 1935 in Grand Forks,
Minnesota. Wauneta was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church, The Eastern Star
and she enjoyed reading, music, and flowers. Wauneta was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband on April 7, 1972 an infant granddaughter; Angela Lynn Harville, a
sister Wilma Saum and a son-in-law Merle Miller. She is survived by three children,
Rosemary and her husband Jim Patmore of Festus; Alan Harville and his wife Karen of
Rogersville and Ann Miller of Springfield. Grandchildren, Mark Shaw of Norman, OK;
Yvette Fobian, Wildwood; Chis Harville, Nixa; Lesley Rowland, Springfield; Suzanne
Miller, Springfield; great-grandchildren Kayla and Nathan Fobian, Taylor, Lauren and
Payten Harville; Conner and Evan Rowland; Carleigh and Paige Teague; and Emmy
Summers, one brother Richard Saum of the State of California. Wauneta was well loved
by her family and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Funeral services were
Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 10 a.m. at the Ozark Presbyterian Church with the
Reverend Karla Endicott officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, February 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the Funeral Home with Eastern Star services at 7:30 p.m.
Hase, Shirley Mae 1937 - 31 Jan 2006 SN-L 3 Feb 2006
Shirley Mae Hase, age 68, of Humansville, formerly of Ozark, passed away on
Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be from noon until service time on Saturday.
Haseltine, Mary Jane (Johnson) 18 Jul 1915 - 5 Oct 2004 SN-L 7 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Judge Arch A. & Lyda (Robberson) Johnson; married Burton
Haseltine]
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Mary Jane
Haseltine, age 89, of Springfield, passed away on Oct. 5, 2004. Mary Jane was born July
18, 1915, in Springfield, to Judge Arch A. Johnson and Lyda Robberson Johnson. She
spent the last year of her life in the loving care of the staff of Ozark Riverview Manor.
Mary Jane attended Central High School and graduated in 1936 from Drury College
where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Mary Jane met her future husband
Burton Haseltine in junior high school, and this year they celebrated 66 years of
marriage. While raising three children, Mary Jane also taught at McGregor, Boyd and

Bingham Elementary schools. In addition to being a loving wife, mother and teacher,
Mary Jane was an active member of the Springfield community. With childhood friends,
she formed a birthday club that has been celebrating each other's birthdays once a month
for over 75 years. She and her husband served as volunteers for many years delivering
Meals on Wheels, and she was also an active supporter of the Springfield Regional Girls'
Shelter. She served as an Elder and Deacon at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. Up
to the end of her life, Mary Jane sustained a passionate interest in American politics.
Hundreds of people have seen in Mary Jane an example of unconditional love and
charity. Her smile and her laughter will be with us always. In addition to her parents,
Mary Jane was preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Johnson and Betty Douglas, and a
brother, Richard Johnson. She is survived by her husband, Burton; her three children,
John Haseltine of Washington, D.C., Betty Crewe and husband Carter of Hackettstown,
N.J., and Jim Haseltine and wife Joanne of Orlando, Fla.; four grandchildren, Suzanne
Haseltine, Mary Helen Matthews, Jeff Haseltine and Sara Roman; and four greatgrandchildren. Close survivors also include sister-in-law Betty Haseltine of Springfield,
and cousin Eleanor Maentz of Grand Rapids, Mich. The family is most grateful to the
ministry of Revs. Gary Stratman and Alf Halversen of First and Calvary Presbyterian
Church. A family graveside service will be held at Maple Park Cemetery. Friends and the
community are invited to attend a memorial service at First and Calvary Presbyterian
Church at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 8, 2004. Memorial donations may be made to First and
Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Haskins, Thala Marie 17 Jan 1908 - 27 Sep 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
Thala Marie Haskins, 83, Nixa, died at 7:37 p.m. Sept. 27, 1991 in St. Johns'
Hospital. She was a retired grocery store owner from Ava. She is survived by her
husband of 65 years, Glenn, of Nixa Park Care Center; a son, Gerald Haskins, Billings;
two daughters, Yvonne Moore, Nixa, and Barbara Heriford, Branson; a sister, Madge
Cockrum, Mountain Home, Ark.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 30, at Greenlawn North.
Haslip, Anita Frances (Brady) 4 Sep 1918 - 28 Dec 2000 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
Anita Frances Haslip, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, December 28,
2000 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born September 4, 1918 in Pueblo,
Colorado. At the age of 13 she and her family moved to this area. On July 8, 1939 she
and Clifton O. Haslip were married. Mrs. Haslip was a member of Selmore Baptist
Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, John Brady and Myrtle and Martin
Williams, an infant brother, and a sister, Gladys Dye. Survivors include: Her husband,
Clifton; a daughter, Marcia Kay Brownlee, Independence; two grandsons and their wives,
Tony and Sandy Brownlee and Jason and Nici Brownlee; and three great-grandchildren,
Adam, Will, and Doug Brownlee. Funeral services were 1:00 p.m. Monday, January l,
2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Elmer "Mac" McCully officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore Baptist
Church.
Haslip, Bonnie Mae (Dillard) 18 Jan 1906 - 5 Mar 1971 CCR 11 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: married Garland Haslip 25 Jul 1909 - 17 May 1967]

A Springfield woman, Bonnie Mae Haslip 65, was pronounced dead on arrival at
Cox Medical Center about 7:30 p.m. Friday, after she had been struck by a car while
crossing East Kearney Street, about one mile east of U. S. 65. Greene County coroner
Ralph Thieme said Mrs. Haslip apparently was crossing the old Business 66 in front of
the Bell Motel when she walked into the path of a car driven by Janice Rae Winger, 36,
Springfield. Survivors include four sons, Warren Haslip and Jimmie Haslip of
Springfield, Robert Haslip of Wichita, Kan. and John Haslip of Kansas City; one sister,
Rosalee Ray of West Plains; two brothers, Don Dillard of Kansas City and Frank Dillard
of Richmond, Calif. and one grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Haslip, Charles L. 5 Sep 1876 - 6 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of David & Nancy (White) Haslip; married first 6 Sep 1900 Dora F. Wilhite 1
Oct 1881 - 10 Feb 1925; married second 1929 Lora who m/1 Dillard]
Last rites for Charles L. Haslip, 90, Springfield, were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in
Chapel of the Ozarks. The Rev. Arthur Short officiated, with burial in Selmore Cemetery.
Mr. Haslip died at Burge-Protestant Hospital at 1:20 a.m. Saturday. He is survived by
four sons, Alva, Floyd, Garland and Ward, all of Springfield; 15 grandchildren and 22
great grandchildren.
Haslip, Claude 1912 - 4 Jul 1955 CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
AND
Haslip, ? (?) 1921 - 22 Jun 1965 CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Claude is son of Samuel L. & Lutisha Bama (Bilyeu) Haslip]
Relatives here have received word of the deaths of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Haslip of
Redmond, Wash., both by suicide. Mrs. Haslip, 44, died June 22 in a Bellevue, Wash.
hospital, after being found with the exhaust pipe running into her station wagon in a
closed garage. She left notes indicating despondency. Mr. Haslip, 53, died July 4, by his
own hand, in his home in Redmond, only two weeks after the death of his wife. Funeral
services and burial for both were at Redmond. Mrs. Haslip was a native of Lebanon, Mo.
and Mr. Haslip of Ozark. Their immediate survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Hughes
of Dan Diego, Calif. and a son, Danny Haslip of Redmond. Relatives at Ozark include a
sister, Mrs. Ida DeLisle and brothers Clyde and Clifton Haslip. Another brother, Carl,
lives at Silverdale, Wash.
Haslip, Clifton Omer 10 Apr 1918 - 26 Jun 2004 SN-L 30 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Sam & Tisha (Bilyeu) Haslip; married 8 Jul 1939 Anita Francis Brady]
Mr. Clifton Omer Haslip, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2004,
at Carmel Hills Living Center in Independence, Mo. He was born April 10, 1918, in
Ozark, the son of Sam Haslip and Tisha (Bilyeu) Haslip. On July 8, 1939, he and Anita
Francis Brady were united in marriage. He served in the Navy Construction Battalion
during World War II and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7628. Mr. Haslip worked
most of his life as a farmer and was a lifelong resident of Ozark. He was a member of
Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include a brother, Carl Haslip and wife Mary,
Silverdale, Wash.; a daughter, Marcia Kay Brownlee, Independence, Mo.; two grandsons,

Tony Brownlee and wife Sandy and Jason Brownlee and wife Nici; three greatgrandsons, Adam, Will, and Doug Brownlee; and a great-granddaughter, Madison
Brownlee. Preceding him in death were his wife, Anita Francis; six brothers, Clyde,
Cleel, Clifford, Clem, Claud, and Clen Haslip; and three sisters, Ida Delisle, Edith Handy
and Grace Haslip. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow at Selmore Cemetery,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
AND
Haslip, Clifton Omer 10 Apr 1918 - 26 Jun 2004 CCH-N 7 Jul 2004
Clifton Omer Haslip, 86, Ozark, died Saturday, June 26, 2004, at Carmel Hills
Living Center in Independence, Missouri. He was born April 10, 1918, in Ozark, the son
of Sam Haslip and Tisha (Bilyeu) Haslip. On July 8, 1939 he and Anita Francis Brady
were united in marriage. He served in the Navy Construction Battalion during World War
II and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 7628. Haslip worked most of his life as a
farmer and was a life long resident of Ozark. He was a member of Selmore Baptist
Church. Survivors include: a brother, Carl Haslip and wife Mary, Silverdale,
Washington; a daughter, Marcia Kay Brownlee, Independence, Missouri; two grandsons,
Tony Brownlee and wife Sandy and Jason Brownlee and wife Nici; three great
grandsons, Adam, Will, and Doug Brownlee; and a great granddaughter, Madison
Brownlee. Preceding him in death were: his wife Anita Francis, six brothers, Clyde,
Cleel, Clifford, Clem, Claud, and Clen Haslip; and three sisters, Ida Delisle, Edith Handy
and Grace Haslip. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Josh Hall officiating. Burial followed at Selmore Cemetery,
Ozark. Visitation was from 6-8:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
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Haslip, David E. “Bud” 2 May 1873 - 18 Jun 1952 CCR 26 Jun 1952
[Note: Son of David & Nancy (White) Haslip; married Lillie Bilyeu 29 Jan 1882 - 3 Mar
1972]
David E Haslip, 79, died Wednesday, June 18, at his home in Selmore, the
community where he had lived his entire life. In November 1907, he married Lillie
Bilyeu. He was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors besides his wife are a
sister, Mrs. Belle Bilyeu of Springfield and a brother, Charlie Bilyeu of Ozark, nieces and
nephews. Rev. John Swadley officiated at the funeral services held Friday in the Selmore
Baptist church with burial in the Cemetery nearby, under the direction of Chaffin of
Ozark.
Haslip, Garland 25 Jul 1909 - 17 May 1967
CCR 25 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Charles L. & Dora F. (Wilhite) Haslip; married Bonnie Mae 18 Jan 1906 5 Mar 1971]
Funeral services for Garland Haslip, 57, of Springfield, who suffered a heart
attack while visiting at the home of a friend Wednesday, were at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May
18, in Adams Chapel in Ozark. Dr. David Cavin officiated, and burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Police were dispatched to the home of John Stone, at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday
and found Mr. Haslip suffering from an apparent heart attack. Mr. Haslip was a carpenter,
a native of Christian County and a member of High Street Baptist Church. He is survived

by his wife, Ronda Mae; four sons, Warren, Jimmy, Robert and John, all of Springfield;
three brothers, Alva, Ward and Floyd, also of Springfield; and one granddaughter.
Haslip, Lillie Mae (Bilyeu) 29 Jan 1882 - 3 Mar 1973 OH 8 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Martha Catherine (Hanks) Bilyeu; married David E.
"Bud" Haslip 2 May 1873 - 18 Jun 1952]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Haslip, 91, of Selmore, were held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Selmore Baptist Church with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Arthur Page
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs.
Haslip was a lifelong Selmore resident and a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. She
is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Haslip, Lutisha Bama (Bilyeu) 24 Nov 1883 - 11 Aug 1949 CCR 11 Aug 1949 & CCR
18 May 1949
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Edith Jane (Rose) Bilyeu; married 10 Aug 1902 Samuel L.
Haslip 18 Jan 1880 - 23 Oct 1950]
Mrs. Tisha Haslip, 65, route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Brooksie Allen, 41, Battle Creek,
Mich., were killed in a headon collision Thursday afternoon near Ozark. Both women
were passengers in cars which rammed together during a driving rain about 1:30 p.m.
Thursday. The scene of the crash was on highway 14, about a half mile east of highway
65. In “only fair” condition at Springfield Baptist hospital Thursday night were Mrs.
Haslip’s husband, Sam, 65, Miss Winnie Fay Allen, 17-year-old daughter of the dead
woman, and Miss Allen’s grandmother, Mrs. Mary Holt, 77, of Pampa, Texas. Mrs. Holt,
a widow, appeared to be most seriously injured, suffering from severe shock and possibly
internal injuries. Mr. Haslip is receiving treatment for a broke right leg and multiple cuts
on his head and face. Miss Allen suffered a fractured jaw, a contusion on her left knee
and severe lacerations on the right cheek and upper forehead. Both dead women suffered
head and other injuries in the wreck. Mrs. Haslip was killed instantly. Mrs. Allen died
enroute to Haguewood hospital at Ozark, where all the victims were given emergency
treatment before being taken to Springfield in two Chaffin ambulances. Cause of the
crash was not learned immediately, since both drivers, Miss Allen and Haslip, were in a
state of shock. Coroner T.B. Chaffin stated that an inquest will be delayed pending their
recovery. No one was thrown out of the cars although both machines were virtually
demolished. The entire motor of Miss Allen’s 1948 Frazier sedan was telescoped back
into the front seat of the car by the impact and the front of Haslip’s 1932 DeSoto coupe
suffered heavy damage. Officers said the pavement was extremely slick. The crash
occurred on a straight stretch of pavement. The car carrying the Michigan women
appeared to be over the center line, authorities reported, and added the heavy downpour
may have blinded the driver. The elder Mrs. Holt, her daughter and granddaughter had
been visiting relatives at Chadwick and were believed to have been enroute back to
Michigan at the time of the mishap. The Haslips, who live about seven miles south of
Ozark, were returning to their farm home after a trip to Ozark. Mrs. Haslip had been a
lifelong resident of the Ozark vicinity and in addition to her husband, she is survived by
four sons, Clyde, Clifford, Claude, and Carl, all of Ozark, and two daughters, Mrs. Edith
Hamby of the state of Washington, and Mrs. Ida Delisle of Ozark.
AND

Lou Tisha Bilyeu, daughter of Wyatte and Jane Bilyeu, was born Nov. 24, 1883,
and died Aug. 11, 1949, at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 11 days. She joined the
Prospect Baptist church at the age of 15, later moving her membership to the Victory
Baptist church. She was united in marriage to Sam Haslip Aug. 10, 1902, and to this
union were born 11 children, five preceding her in death. Survivors are her husband; four
sons, Clyde, Clifford and Carl of Ozark, and Claude of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs.
Edith Handy of Bremerton, Wash., and Ida DeLisle of Ozark; 19 grandchildren; 2 greatgrandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Shelton and Mrs. Brit Clark of Ozark; three halfsisters, Mrs. Pollie Hilton and Mrs. Laura McCoy of Oklahoma; 2 half-brothers, G.W.
Bilyeu and John Bilyeu of Ozark; Another half brother, Wyatt Bilyeu, preceded her
several years ago. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2:30 at the
Chaffin Funeral Home by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was made in the Prospect
cemetery.
Haslip, Martha Ann (Pigg) 1869 -15 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Amanda (Gimlin) Pigg; married George R. Haslip tombstone gives 1868 - 1943 as his lifespan]
Mrs. Martha Ann Haslip, 81, died Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. W.R.
Marman of Springfield. Mrs. Haslip went to Springfield 10 years ago from Highlandville.
She was the widow of George Haslip, a retired farmer who died in 1949. She was a
member of the Baptist church. Survivors include six sons, Paul and Vernon of
Springfield; Harvey of Beuhl, ID, David of Chicago, John of Spokane, and Samuel of
Iowa City, IA; two other daughters, Mrs. H. G. Henderson of Springfield and Mrs. J. C.
Sappington of San Diego, CA; a brother, Jefferson Pigg of Denver, CO; two
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in
Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville cemetery.
Haslip, Mary Lou (Young) 17 Oct 1934 - 5 Feb 1992
27 Dec 1918 - 7 Feb 1992
Mary Lou Haslip, 57, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb 5, 1992 in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. She was born Oct. 17, 1934 in Quincy, Ill., the daughter of Clyde and
Lavina (Newman) Young. Most of her life was spent in the Ozark area. On March 8,
1952, she married Junior Haslip. She retired in 1990 after 33 years at the ASCS office,
She held state offices for the MASCOE organization and belonged to NASCOE. She was
a member of the Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Junior Haslip;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Marla and Mark Strader, Independence, and Brenda and
Don Reese, Ballwin; four grandchildren, Eric Strader and Dusty Cory and Zachary
Reese; two brothers, Wilbur Young, Ozark and Louis Young, Crane; a brother-in-law,
Jack Haslip, Ozark and a sister-in-law, Genevieve Wright, Amarillo, Texas.
Funeral services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the
Rev. Jerry Cox officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Victory Baptist Church or the American Cancer Society.
Haslip, Samuel L. 18 Jan 1880 - 23 Oct 1950 CCR 26 Oct 1950
[Note: Son of David & Nancy (White) Haslip; married 10 Aug 1902 Lutisha Bama
Bilyeu 24 Nov 1883 - 11 Aug 1949]

Sam L. Haslip, 70, died Monday at his home 6 miles south of Ozark after a short
illness. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral
Home chapel.
AND
Haslip, Samuel L. 18 Jan 1880 - 23 Oct 1950 CCR 2 Nov 1950
Funeral services for Samuel L. Haslip, 70, were held Sunday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in
Prospect cemetery. Mr. Haslip died October 23 at his home six miles south of Ozark after
a short illness. He was born January 18, 1880. He married Tisha Bilyeu August 10, 1902,
and to them eleven children were born. His wife and five children preceded him in death.
Survivors include six children, Clyde, Clifton, and Carl of Ozark, Claud of Willard, Ida
Delisle of Ozark, and Edith Handy of Bremerton Washington; 19 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bud of Ozark and Charlie of Highlandville; and
one sister, Belle Bilyeu of Springfield. Mr. Haslip was a charter member of the Victory
Baptist Church.
Haslip, Warren Gene 17 Mar 1935 - 14 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Garland & Bonnie Mae (Dillard) Haslip; married Lucille]
Funeral services of Warren Gene Haslip, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Adams Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Haslip was pronounced dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center Friday
night. He is survived by his wife, Lucille, and a step-son, Norman Worsley, both of the
home, and three brothers, Jimmy and John, Springfield, and Robert, Topeka, Kan.
Hassell, Wilma Pauline (Williams) 1939 - 24 Oct 2003 SN-L 26 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Georgia Williams; married Donald Stark Hassell]
Wilma Pauline Hassell, age 64, went to be with her Lord Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, in
Cox South hospital, from diabetes complications. Wilma was preceded in death by her
husband Donald Stark Hassell and is survived by her loving son John Robert Hassell, his
wife Stephanie and two beloved grandchildren, Justin Shay and Kameron Thorne, all of
Nixa. Wilma was born Sept. 17, 1939, in Springfield, the oldest daughter of Jess and
Georgia Williams. Her father and two sisters, Mary Edith and Linda Kay Williams,
preceded her in death. Her mother survives in Rogersville. Wilma and Don were married
June 18, 1966 in Springfield. Other survivors are three sisters, Pat Martin and her
husband Hop, Rogersville, LaDonna Bagwell and husband Don of Rogersville, and
Cindy Replogle and her husband Ron of Jefferson City; and a host of family and friends.
Wilma and Don lived most of their married life in Springfield and attended Glad Tidings
Assembly of God. The last ten years she was a resident of Christian Health Care Center
East in Springfield. Wilma was a very loving, caring and generous person who will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North in Springfield from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 2003. Funeral services will be
held 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2003, in the funeral home. Internment will be in Union
Chapel Cemetery, Fordland. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the
American Diabetes Association in lieu of flowers.

Hassenplug, Dorothy Mae (Emenaker) Kroger 1 Nov 1913 - 7 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24
Jan 2001
Dorothy Mae Hassenplug, 87, Nixa, Mo., passed away at midnight, Sunday, Jan.
7, 2001 in Christian Healthcare of Missouri, Nixa, following an extended illness. Dorothy
was born Saturday, Nov. 1, 1913 in Mishawaka, Ind., the daughter of John and Dora
(Hornung) Emenaker. She was an executive secretary for Aero Jet General Corporation
and member of the Catholic faith. Dorothy enjoyed her home, family, crafts and crochet.
Her grandson, Scott, was the recipient of one of her many crochet projects, an afghan of
the American Bicentennial Flag which won first place in the California State Fair. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, James C. Kroger; second
husband, Obed B. Hassenplug; a son, Maury Hassenplug; a brother, Woody and a sister,
Verina. She is survived by two sons, John Kroger and his wife, Helen, Nixa, and Marvin
Hassenplug, Citrus Heights, Calif.; three sisters, Mildred Kleiser and Mary Stafford, Ind.;
two grandsons, Scott Kroger, Ozark and Matthew Hassenplug, Manteca, Calif.; a greatgranddaughter, Brooke Kroger, Ozark and multiple step-grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 12 at Calvary Cemetery and
Mausoleum, Sacramento, Calif, with Father Powers of the Holy Family Parrish. Citrus
Heights, Calif officiating under the direction of Lambert Funeral Home, Roseville, Calif.
Local arrangements were under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. No formal
visitation was held.
Hassler, Germonne (Loomis) 27 Jan 1907 - 28 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Howard A. & Frances E. (Shipman) Loomis; married Orran Lyle
Hassler 2 Dec 1897 - 18 Apr 1963]
Germonne Hassler, 82, of Springfield, formerly of Chadwick, died Jan. 28 at
Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson. Services for Mrs. Hassler were held Jan. 30 at
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery. Mrs. Hassler was born
Jan. 27, 1907 in Chadwick, and had attended school there. She married Orran Hassler
June 25, 1927; they moved to New Mexico and homesteaded for several years. They later
returned to the Mansfield area. Mrs. Hassler was a member of the Baptist Church, and
was very active within the church. Surviving are two daughters, Orrene Raby, Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, and Naomi Snow, Irving, Texas; a son, Kenneth D. Hassler, Kansas City; two
brothers, Earl Loomis, Chadwick, and Fred Loomis, Modesto, California; five
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Hassler, Orran Lyle “Shorty” 2 Dec 1897 - 18 Apr 1963 CCR 25 Apr 1963
[Note: married Gemonne Loomis 27 Jan 1906 - 28 Jan 1989]
Orran L. “Shorty” Hassler, 65, of 1400 South Fremont, a well-known Springfield
realtor, was found dead at his farm five miles northeast of Sparta about 9 p.m. Thursday.
Mr. Hassler had taken his son, Kenneth Dale, a junior at Parkview High School, to the
school Thursday morning and had continued to the farm, six miles south of Rogersville.
When Mr. Hassler did not return about 7 p.m., his wife, Gemonne, called his associate in
Ryan Real Estate, Francis Canaday, and they, along with the son, went to investigate.
They found Mr. Hassler in the backyard of the farm home near a lawn mower. Death
apparently occurred sometime before noon due to a heart attack. Mr. Hassler had been a
realtor here the past 10 years. He was formerly of Mansfield where he was in real estate

and had served as mayor. He was a member of Mansfield Masonic Lodge and of the
University Heights Baptist Church of Springfield. Surviving in addition to his wife and
son are two daughters, Orrene Raby, Jefferson , and Mrs. Naomi Snow, Dallas, Tex.; two
brothers, Leo, Kirby, Ore., and Jay L., of Farmington, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Margaret
Householder, Monteview, Ida.; two half-brothers, Lynn Hassler, also of Kirby, and Vern
Hassler, state of Oregon; three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 Monday in
University Heights Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles E. Lunn officiated. graveside
services and burial at Chadwick Cemetery under Harris of Ozark.
Hasty, Clara Elizabeth (Unger)
7 Jul 1883 - 24 Sep 1959
CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10
[Note: married John R. Hasty 15 Mar 1880 - 2 Dec 1974 ]
Funeral services for Clara Elizabeth Hasty, 76, who died Sept. 24 at her home in
Nixa, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of
Harris. She was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband,
John R. Hasty, four sons, George Hasty of Ordway, Colo., Robert Hasty of Nixa, Marion
Hasty of Oil Center, N. M. and Floyd Hasty of Albuquerque, N. M., four daughters, Mrs.
Opal Dunham, Mrs. Lois Stine and Mrs. Leona Bowman, all of Nixa and Mrs. Faye
Spinler of Weatherford, Texas; one brother, John Unger of Elk Creek, Mo; two sisters,
Mrs. Ella Kapker of Lawrence, Kan. and Mrs. Grace Scarce of Matfield Green, Kan., 18
grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Hasty, Floyd G. 16 Aug 1919 - 15 Jan 1992 NN-E 23 Jan 1992
Floyd G. Hasty, 72, Albuquerque, N.M., died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1992 in his
home after a long illness. He was a graduate of Nixa High School and served with the U.
S. Air Force until his retirement. He was a World War II veteran and had been an
employee of the U. S. Postal Service. Preceding him in death were his parents, John and
Clara Hasty, Nixa; a sister, Faye Spinler, Weatherford, Texas; and a brother, Robert
Hasty, Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Edna, of the home; a daughter, Susan Dellinger
and her husband, Dennis and son, Daryl, all of Albuquerque, N. M.; two brothers, George
Hasty, Scott City, Kan., and Marion Hasty, Weatherford, Texas; and three sisters, Opal
Dunham, Lois Stine and Leona Bowman, all of Nixa. No services are planned.
Hasty, James Robert 5 Jan 1913 - 22 Jan 1991 NN-E 31 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of John R. & Clara Elizabeth (Unger) Hasty]
James Robert Hasty, 78, Nixa, died at 1:33 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1991, in the
home of his sister in Nixa. He was born in Texas County on Jan. 5, 1913. He was a
farmer and a stockman and had resided in the Nixa area most of his life. He was a
member of the Nixa Church of Christ and a graduate of Nixa High School. He had
worked in a Colorado mine and also at a shipyard in Washington during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Clara Hasty; and a younger sister,
Faye Spinler. Survivors include three brothers, George, Scott City, Kan., Marion,
Weatherford, Texas, and Floyd, Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Opal Dunham, Lois
Stine and Leona Bowman, all of Nixa; many nieces and nephews. Graveside services
were Saturday in Payne Cemetery with the Rev. Winford Lee officiating. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer
Society or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

Hasty, John R. 15 Mar 1880 - 2 Dec 1974 OH 5 Dec 1974 p9
[Note: married Clara Elizabeth Unger 7 Jul 1883 - 24 Sep 1959]
NIXA - John R. Hasty, 94, a resident of Nixa since 1926, died at 3:35 a.m.
Monday in Park Central Hospital Springfield after a short illness. A retired farmer and
native of Winona, he was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Surviving are four
sons, George of Lacy Spring, Ala., Robert of Nixa, Marion of Mineral Wells, Tex. and
Floyd of Albuquerque, N. M.; four daughters, Mrs. Opal Dunham, Mrs. Lois Stine and
Mrs. Leona Bowman, all of Nixa and Mrs. Faye Spinier, Weatherford, Tex..; a brother,
Lon of Laverne, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Susan Jones, Brawley, Calif. and Mrs. Carrie
Weatherford, Denver, Colo..; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with James Baysinger and
Dwain Stone officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery.
Hasty, Marion E. 29 Mar 1915 - 17 Aug 2002 CCH-N 25 Sep 2002
[Note: Son of John R. & Clara (Unger) Hasty; married 1939 Mildred E. Stroup]
Marion E Hasty, 87, was born March 29, 1915, in Texas County and died Aug.
17, 2002, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was the son of John R. and Clara Unger Hasty,
Nixa. Hasty graduated from Nixa High School in 1933. He moved to Texas where he was
employed with the El Paso Natural Gas Company. After retirement he moved to his farm
near Weatherford, Texas. In 1939, Marion and Mildred E. Stroup were married and to
this union four children were born. He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ
in Mineral Wells. He was preceded in death by his wife Mildred; his parents; one
grandson; six brothers; and one sister. Survivors include two sons and their wives,
Ronald and Sharlott Hasty, Aubrey, Texas, and Lloyd and Janice Hasty, Murray, Ky; two
daughters and their husbands, Marilyn and Dale Johnson of Colorado, and Gayla and
Glenn Quinn, Weatherford, Texas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three
sisters, Opal Dunham, Lois Stine, Leona Bowman and her husband Richard, all of Nixa;
and many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Aug. 20 in Memorial
Park Gardens in Parker County, Texas, with Ray Crock officiating.
Haswell, Janet Glee (Sell) 9 Feb 1937 - 22 Oct 2003 SN-L 23 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Robert Rex & Linda R. (Finger) Sell; married Robert Haswell]
Janet Glee Haswell, 66, Nixa, departed from this life at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Oct.
22, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center. The daughter of Robert Rex Sell and
Linda R. Finger Sell, Janet was born at Squires, Douglas County, Mo. She is a member of
Battlefield Assembly of God Church, a "Mom" to her children and "Grandma" to her
grandchildren. She had many friends whom she loved and who loved her very much. She
was most comfortable at home, where she enjoyed sewing and tending to her flowers.
Janet was preceded in death by her father, Robert Rex Sell, in 1985. She is survived by
her husband, Robert, of the home; children Pamela Sue Haswell, Tulsa, Okla., Saundra
Kay Balsters and husband Brad, Springfield, Mo., and Robert Marcum Haswell and his
wife, Lori, Nixa, Mo.; mother Linda R. Sell, Forsyth, Mo.; brother Bobby Joe Sell and
wife Violet, Forsyth, Mo.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2003, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home, 2001 W.
Walnut Lawn St., Springfield, Mo. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery. The

family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. However, friends
may visit after 1 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield
Hyperthermia Cancer Treatment Fund in care of the funeral home. The above photo was
taken December, 2002.
Hatch, Rose Marie (VanLoan)
d 20 July 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
Mrs. Rose Marie Hatch, of Route 1, Nixa, a resident of this area the past 15
years, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a threemonth illness. Mrs. Hatch was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at Ozark and
the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers, Surviving are her husband, Francis J.
Hatch. Sr. and four sons, Francis J. Hatch. Jr., Robert C., William C. and Thomas E., all
of the home. Also surviving are two daughters, Rose Marie and Jennie C. both of the
home; two brothers, Robert and Edward VanLoan, both of Middletown, N. Y.; and a
sister, Mrs. Dorothy MacDonald, Madison, N. J. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Friday in
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Stead officiating,
Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery. Rosary services were held at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in
the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel.
Hatfield, Bland Allen 21 Aug 1910 - 10 Jun 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: married Aba Ruth 8 Apr 1915 - 26 May 1983]
Graveside services for B. Allen Hatfield, 57, of St. Louis. will be at 4 p.m.
Thursday in Richwood Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Mr. Hatfield,
an accountant for Brown’s Shoe Co. in St.. Louis. died Monday in a St. Louis Hospital
after open heart surgery. He is survived by his wife, Ava; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Ann
O’Conner, St. Louis and Cathy and Peggy, both of the home and two brothers. The body
will be at Harris Chapel at Harris Chapel in Nixa from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday.
Hatfield, Mary Catherine "Cathy" 1972 - 27 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Gerald & Mary (Bearden) Hatfield]
Mary Catherine "Cathy" Hatfield, 16, of Clever, died June 27 from injuries
received in an automobile accident south of Boaz. Services for Miss Hatfield were held
June 29 in the Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of
Clever. Cathy was a very active member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church, and was an
employee of Pizza Hut in Nixa. She was formerly employed at the Jones Supermarket,
Clever. Cathy would have been a senior at Clever High School this fall. She served as a
district area officer of FFA, and had been listed in Who's Who Among American High
School Students. Surviving are her mother, Mary McFarland and her stepfather, Arthur,
both of the home; her father, Gerald Hatfield, and her stepmother, Nancy, both of Tulsa,
Oklahoma; a brother, Stephen Wayne Hatfield, and a stepbrother, Brian McFarland, both
of the home; two stepsisters, Lori McFarland, of the home, and Jana Stalter, Tulsa; her
maternal grandmother, Martha Bearden, Houston, Texas; her paternal grandmother,
Martha Hatfield, Fort Smith, Arkansas; her paternal step-grandparents, Earl and Mildred
McFarland, Clever; her step-grandparents, Frank and Bessie Ramsey, Knoxville,
Tennessee; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
memorial contributions to the Mount Sinai Baptist Church.

Hathcoat, Theresa Annette (Chandler) 6 Jun 1967 - 7 Nov 2004 SN-L 9 Nov 2004
Theresa Annette Hathcoat, age 37, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Sunday,
November 7, 2004. She was born June 6, 1967, in Rogers, Arkansas, the daughter of
Daniel and Patricia (Curry) Chandler. She grew up in Wagoner, Oklahoma, and attended
the University of Oklahoma. On June 23, 1990, she and Greg Lee Hathcoat were married.
Theresa was a loving and devoted daughter, wife, and mother. She was a member of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield. Survivors include her husband,
Greg; a son, Luke Andrew Hathcoat; her parents, Daniel and Patricia Chandler, Eagle
Rock, Missouri; a grandmother, Edna Curry, Eagle Rock; a sister, Laura Jester and her
husband, Robert, Edmond, Oklahoma; a brother, John Chandler and his wife, Barbara,
Wagoner, Oklahoma; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three children,
Willis Kyle, Noah Lee and Mary Wynne. A funeral mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Reverend Lewis Hejna. Burial will follow
in Patterson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today with a prayer service at 7
p.m in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Hatten, Homer Alvin
28 Aug 1904 - 15 Jun 1955 CCR 16 Jun 1955 p1
Novelist’s Death Termed Suicide
Funeral Friday for Homer Hatten
Funeral services for Homer Hatten, 53, well-known resident of Lindenlure, six
miles northeast of Ozark on Finley River, will be held Friday morning at 9:00 o’clock at
St. Agnes Church, Springfield, with burial in Linden Cemetery. Rosary services will be
held Thursday night at Chaffin Funeral Chapel, Ozark. The successful novelist’s death
occurred Wednesday morning at 8:45 a.m. at Haguewood Hospital, Ozark where he had
been rushed in a Chaffin ambulance after his wife, Rosamond found him unconscious
about 7 o’clock.
Coroner Dean Harris ruled the death a suicide following an inquest
Wednesday night. An overdose of sleeping pills was the apparent cause and a reported
“suicide note” substantiated the verdict. The following is from Wednesday evening
Springfield Leader and Press: “Hatten’s death continues a chain of tragedies at the
riverside residence. Hatten’s first wife, Ruth, was fatally injured there about a year ago in
a fall down a stairway. She had inherited the cottage from her mother, who was drowned
in the Finley lake above the small dam at Lindenlure several years ago. Hatten moved to
Lindenlure about four years ago after giving up an advertising executive’s job in Kansas
City to devote full time to writing historical novels, several of which have been
published. The novels stemmed from historical research Hatten did about the early days
of Westport Landing (Kansas City) which he undertook for an advertising campaign. All
of his novels have covered that period in the west and southwest parts of the country. His
latest published work is “Jezebel in Crinoline.” At the time of his death, Hatten was
working on two novels simultaneously. He had a contract for both and was trying to meet
a deadline, friends reported. Hatten was active in Springfield and Missouri writers’
groups and was eager to help new writes, associates said today. He was a speaker at the
May meeting of the Missouri Writer’s Guild in Columbia. In addition to his wife, Hatten
is survived by a step-sister, Mrs. John Souders, of the state of Ohio.
Hatten, Ruth Audine (Carpenter)

6 Jul 1906 - 30 Jul 1954 CCR 5 Aug 1954 p1

Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Audine Hatten, 48, who died Friday evening, July
30, were held Sunday afternoon, August 1, at four o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark, with the Rev. Bishop officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Hatten had been a resident of the Linden
community since 1951 when she and her husband moved there from Kansas City. She
had been very active in Red Cross work and was director of the Adverettes of Kansas
City. She was also an active member of the Stephens College alumni association and had
served as bridge instructor at the Springfield Y.W.C.A. this past winter. She is survived
by her husband, Homer Hatten of the home; two aunts, Miss Maude Carpenter of Webb
City and Mrs. Norbert Riley of Phoenix, Ariz; one uncle, Jess Carpenter of Webb City,
and a host of friends.
Hatter, Raymond Alan 5 Oct 1968 - 16 Apr 1992 NN-E 22 Apr 1992
[Note: Son of Raymond Alan & Phyllis (McDaniel) Hatter]
Raymond Alan Hatter, 23, died Thursday, April 16, from injuries suffered in an
accident. He was born October 5, 1968 in Cincinnati, Ohio. His family moved to
Christian County when he was nine years old. He attended Nixa schools. Survivors
include his mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Bob Lewis, Ozark; his father, Raymond
Alan Hatter, Cincinnati; his grandparents, Ben and Ruby McDaniel, Taneyville, and
Harold and Nora Lewis, Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister, Mariah Lewis, Gainesville; and a
brother, Roy Lacey, Ozark. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 18 at Hopedale
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Pastor Jess Gibson officiated.
Haviland, Todd E. 26 May 1976 - 27 Jul 2003 SN-L 30 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Richard Lee & Charlotte Ann (Sylvester) Haviland; married 24 Jun 1998
Trisha Stone]
Todd E. Haviland, 27, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2003 in the Barnes
Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, surrounded by his loving wife and family following a
brief illness. Todd was born May 26, 1976 in Springfield, MO, the son of Richard Lee
and Charlotte Ann (Sylvester) Haviland. He was a graduate of Hillcrest High School
where he participated in debate and public speaking and won numerous awards and
honors. He graduated from Hillcrest in the top three percent of his class with high
academic honors. Todd also enjoyed participating in soccer, tennis and basketball. Todd
loved the outdoors and especially time spent camping and fishing for crappie on Stockton
Lake. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Marketing from
Southwest Missouri State University and was employed as an EXA Manager for
Walgreen Drug Stores. Todd was united in marriage to Trisha Stone on June 24, 1998 in
Springfield. He was a member of the congregation and choir of James River Assembly of
God. Survivors include his wife, Trisha J. Haviland; sons Christopher Todd Haviland and
Andrew Lee Haviland; his parents, Richard Lee and Charlotte Haviland of Springfield;
brother Brian Haviland and wife Shannon of St. Louis, MO, and their children, Joshua
and Rachel; maternal grandparents, Leslie and Martha Ann Sylvester; paternal
grandparents, Jim and Joanne Miller, all of Denver, CO; father and mother-in-law, John
Andrew and Patricia Ann Stone of Willard, MO; sister-in-law, April Stone and daughter
Makenzie of Willard, MO; great-grandmother-in-law, Virginia Stone of Springfield; aunt
and uncle-in-law, Fred and Christine Styer and daughter, Jana Cunningham of

Springfield, MO; and aunts and uncles, Joe and Kathy Danser of Denver, CO, Doug and
Barbara Haviland, and Sharon Douglas, all of Aurora, CO, Doug and Linda Morgan of
Loveland, CO, Brad and Joni Sylvester of Wichita, KS, Jeff and Shelly Benedict of
Anchorage, AK, and Charles and Charlotte Goble of Wichita, KS. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. today in James River Assembly of God with Pastor John Snavely
officiating. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens under direction of
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. For those desiring, memorial
donations may be made to a college fund for Christopher and Andrew Haviland with
envelopes available at the funeral home.
Havin, Nellie 1889 - 14 Aug 1948 CCR 19 Aug 1948
[Note: married M. J. Havin]
Mrs. Nellie Havin, 59, died Saturday, Aug. 14, in a Springfield hospital after
suffering a stroke last Thursday. She was born at Bunkerhill, Ill. Mrs. Havin was a
member of the Bunkerhill Baptist church and retained her membership in the Royal
Neighbors lodge there. She had been a resident of Ozark for the past six years and
assisted Mr. Havin in the operation of the Christian County Telephone Co. until her
health failed. Survivors are her husband, one son, Beverly, of St. Louis and a
granddaughter, Virginia. Short funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel by Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was Monday afternoon in the
Hiram cemetery near St. Louis.
Hawk, Margaret J. 19 Oct 1915 - 31 Jan 2004 SN-L 1 Feb 2004
OZARK-Margaret J. Hawk was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Her
homecoming was Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004, at 7 a.m. She was a former member of
Midland Heights Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. She had been a member of Ozark
United Methodist Church since moving from Fort Smith. Margaret is survived by two
sons, Don Hawk and his wife, Ruth, and Keith Hawk and his wife, Jonette; four
granddaughters; two grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; several close nieces; and a host
of friends. A celebration of her life will be at Ozark United Methodist Church Monday a
t1 p.m. with Pastor Rod Kelley and Pastor Regina Bohannon officiating. Funeral services
are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. She will be available for viewing
at the church after 11 a.m. Monday. In Fort Smith, Ark., a funeral will be held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday in Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel with burial following. In lieu of
flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Endowment Fund at Ozark United
Methodist Church, 1200 E. McCracken, Ozark, MO 65721, in her name.
AND
Hawk, Margaret J. 19 Oct 1915 - 31 Jan 2004 CCH-N 3 Feb 004
Margaret J. Hawk, Ozark, was born October 19, 1915 in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Her homecoming was Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 7:00 am. She was a former member
of Midland Heights Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She had been a member
of Ozark United Methodist Church since moving from Ft. Smith. Margaret is survived
by: two sons, Don Hawk and his wife Ruth, and Keith Hawk and his wife Jonette; four
granddaughters; two grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; several close nieces; and a host
of friends. A celebration of her life was in Ozark United Methodist Church Monday,
February 2, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Rod Kelley and Pastor Regina Bohannon officiating.

Funeral services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In Fort Smith,
Arkansas a funeral was be held at 11:00 am Tuesday at Woodland Memorial Park
Cemetery Chapel with burial following. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation
be made to the Endowment Fund at the Ozark United Methodist Church, 1200 E.
McCracken, Ozark, MO 65721, in her name. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Hawkins, Bill W., Col.
26 Apr 1932 - Feb 2005 SN-L 15 Feb 2005
Col. Bill W. Hawkins, USA Retired (1932-2005) Bill Hawkins was born April 26,
1932, to Clay and Rosa (Little) Hawkins in Nixa, Missouri, where he attended school.
Bill graduated from S.M.S. with a degree in business and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt.
in the Army. He met and married Joyce Walker in 1955 and began his military career in
1956 when he attended both fixed wing and helicopter schools. After serving four years
of active duty he returned to Springfield, where he worked for and ran Misemer
Pharmaceuticals and joined the National Guard. Bill was Commander of Company A,
142nd Transportation Brigade (1960-1961), Company Commander of 1106th
Transportation Brigade (1968-1975), Battalion Commander of 142nd Transportation
Brigade (1976-79), and Commander of the 1107th Aviation AVCRAD Command (19831988). He retired as a Colonel after 33 years of military service and focused his energy
on real estate, a cabin at the lake, and traveling with his wife. Bill Hawkins is survived by
his wife, Joyce Hawkins (after 50 years of marriage); their four children, Debra Webb
and her husband, Rob, Michelle Fitzgerald and her husband, Mark, Chris Hawkins and
his wife, Debbie (Tilley), and Kevin Hawkins and his wife, Karol; seven grandchildren,
Justin, Natalie, and Lindsay Fitzgerald, Sam and Jake Hawkins, Klayton and Kyndal
Hawkins; a sister, Barbara Ann Hedgepeth of Alaska; two brothers-in-law, George
Walker and his wife, Janet, and Paul Walker; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a
member at King's Way Methodist Church, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Ozark Yacht Club, Scuba
Club, Sertoma, Downtown YMCA (where he played handball with his buddies at noon),
and was Past President of Spring Creek Property Owners Association. He loved to work
with his hands and was a "jack of all trades." He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to King's Way United
Methodist Church, YMCA, Sertoma, or Hospice of St. John's. Memorial services will be
held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, 2005, in King's Way United Methodist Church
with the Reverend Charles Buck officiating. A visitation will follow in the church.
AND
Hawkins, Bill W., Col. 26 Apr 1932 - Feb 2005 SN-L 16 Feb 2005
Col. Bill W. Hawkins USA Retired (1932-2005) Bill Hawkins was born April 26,
1932, to Clay and Rosa (Little) Hawkins in Nixa, Missouri, where he attended school.
Bill graduated from SMSU with a degree in business and was commissioned as a 2nd Lt.
in the Army. He met and married Joyce Walker in 1955 and began his military career in
1956, when he attended both fixed wing and helicopter schools. After serving four years
of active duty, he returned to Springfield, where he worked for and ran Misemer
Pharmaceuticals and joined the National Guard. Bill was Commander of Company A,
142nd Transportation Brigade (1960-1961), Company Commander of 1106th
Transportation Brigade (1968-1975), Battalion Commander of 142nd Transportation
Brigade (19761979), and Commander of the 1107th Aviation AVCRAD Command
(1983-1988). He retired as a Colonel after 33 years of military service and focused his

energy on real estate, a cabin at the lake, and traveling with his wife. Bill was a member
of King's Way United Methodist Church, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Ozark Yacht Club, Scuba
Club, Sertoma, Downtown YMCA (where he played handball with his buddies at noon),
and was the Past President of the Spring Creek Property Owners Association. He loved to
work with his hands and was a "jack of all trades." He was a loving husband, father, and
grandfather Bill Hawkins is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Hawkins; their four
children, Debra Webb and her husband Rob, Michelle Fitzgerald and her husband Mark,
Chris Hawkins and his wife Debbie (Tilley), Kevin Hawkins and his wife Karol; seven
grandchildren, Justin, Natalie, and Lindsay Fitzgerald, Sam and Jake Hawkins, Klayton
and Kyndal Hawkins; a sister, Barbara Ann Hedgepeth, of Alaska; two brothers-in-law,
George Walker and his wife Janet, and Paul Walker; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services are 4 p.m. today in King's Way United Methodist Church, with the
Reverend Charles Buck officiating. A visitation will follow in the church. In lieu of
flowers, contributions can be made to King's Way United Methodist Church, YMCA,
Sertoma, Hospice of St. John's, or the Glendale High School Choir.
Hawkins, Dora L. 19 Jul 1895 - 23 Feb 1979 OH 1 Mar 1979 pB3
[Note: Daughter of Alonzo M. “Lon” & Julia A. (Carter) Hawkins]
A memorial fund has been established at the Ozark Christian Church for Miss
Dora Hawkins, 83, who died last Friday in the Christian County Nursing Home. Funeral
services were held Monday in the Adams Chapel with the Rev. Matthew Faust
officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Hawkins, Dwight Edward 18 Nov 1915 - 8 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Dwight Edward Hawkins, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died Sunday,
February 8, 1998 in Manor at Elfindale, Springfield. He was born November 18, 1915
and was the son of John Leonard and Josephine (Collins) Hawkins. Before retirement he
owned and operated Ozark Mill and Fertilizer Company along with his father and later
his brother, Lee. He was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include: His
wife, Beulah Garrison Hawkins, three daughters, Barbara Hawkins, Springfield, Judie
Farmer and her husband, Larry, London, England, and Pat Michel and her husband, Al,
Nixa; five grandchildren, Joe Greene, Springfield, John Greene, Denver, Colorado,
Jennifer Greene, Springfield, Laura French, Kansas City, and Jason Michel, Springfield;
two stepsons and their wives, Phil and Pat Garrison, Springfield, and Mike and Gilley
Garrison, London England; two step-grandchildren, Julie Farmer, China, and Meredith
Farmer, Ash Grove; a brother, Lee Hawkins and his wife, Virginia Greely, Colorado; a
sister-in-law, Lucianna Hawkins, Springfield; several nieces and nephew and many
friends. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Celo Hawkins, in 1984; his parents; and
two brothers, Max and Sanford Hawkins. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Thursday,
February 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Michael McGinnis and Rev.
Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's
choice.
Hawkins, Earl 1902 - 2 Jul 1950 CCR 13 Jul 1950
[Note: married Laura]

John C. Hawkins and A.E. Hawkins, both of Nixa, have been in California the
past week attending the funeral of their brother, Earl Hawkins, who died suddenly in San
Francisco. Word of the death was received in Nixa Sunday, July 2, and the brothers left
the following day. Mr. Hawkins is survived by his wife, Laura, of their home in
California, four brothers, John C. and A.E. of Nixa, Glenn of Route 3 Springfield, and
Raymond of Center, Colorado; four sisters, Mrs. Laura Davis of 1020 W. State,
Springfield, Mrs. Eunice Perryman, Elmwood, Ill., and Mrs. Beulah Pimm and Mrs. Alta
Harper of Carthage; and by 31 nieces and nephews. Mr. Hawkins was about 48, and was
a Navy veteran. He made his home in California for several years and it had been nine
years since he had been here to visit relatives.
Hawkins, Eileen Doris (Aldino) 5 Mar 1926 - 10 Jan 2002 CCH-N 23 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Eleanor (McNally) Aldino; married 13 Feb 1944 Ralph C.
Hawkins]
Eileen Doris (Aldino) Hawkins, age 75, of Hutchinson, Kan., formerly of the
Ozark area, died Jan. 10, 2002, in Hutchinson Hospital. Hawkins was born March 5,
1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to parents Joseph and Eleanor McNally Aldino. On Feb. 13,
1944, she married Ralph C. Hawkins in Baltimore, Md., he survives. The couple lived in
the Ozarks for a few years shortly after their marriage. Hawkins was a homemaker and a
swimming instructor for the YMCA and American Red Cross, both of Hutchinson, Kan.
She attended St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Hutchinson, Kan. She was a member of St.
Teresa's Altar Society. Other survivors include: Her three children, Thomas and Paul
Hawkins and Kathleen Hall; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by a daughter, Noreen Hawkins, and a brother, Joseph Aldino. The
parish rosary was Jan. 11 at Elliott Mortuary Chapel, Hutchinson, Kan., and mass was
Jan. 12 at St. Teresa's Catholic Church with Father Richard F. Stuchlik officiating. Burial
followed at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Kan.
Hawkins, Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Anderson) 2 Jan 1877 - 17 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Daughter of Hiram P. & Mary Ann (Bloomer) Anderson; married 2 May 1901
CCM Alonzo M. Hawkins 4 Mar 1864 - 8 May 1929]
Mrs. Lizzie Hawkins died Wednesday, Nov. 17, at her home in Ozark. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Services will be held in
the chapel Friday morning at 10 o’clock.
Hawkins, Ethel R. (Noe) 6 Feb 1895 - 15 Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: Daughter of William & Lyda (Sanders) Noe; married John Hawkins 6 Jun 1894 8 Nov 1950]
Mrs. Ethel R. Hawkins, 81 of Fremont Manor, died at 11:25 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center. Mrs. Hawkins lived in the Nixa and Clever communities most of her life,
prior to her move to the nursing hone one year ago. She was a member of the Christian
Union Church near Nixa. Survivors include a son, Archie of 644 South Warren; three
daughter, Mrs. Virgie Bussard and Mrs,. Reathel Bacon, both of Route 1, Billings; and
Mrs. Maxine Morelock, 3731 South Glenstone; two brothers. Frank and Fred Noe, both
of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Rhea, Spokane and Mrs. Lorene Stockstill, Route 2
Crane; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.

Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Wilson Creek Baptist Church southwest of Springfield
with the Revs. Bill McTeer and Howard Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery.
Hawkins, Fred O. 18 Aug 1914 - Sep 1973 OH 20 Sep 1973 p8
[Note: Son of John Leonard & Josephine (Collins) Hawkins; married Opal]
Mts. Grove - Funeral services for Fred O. Hawkins, 59, a resident of Mountain
Grove, were held Wednesday in the First Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn
Wood officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery under direction of Craig-HurttHutsell of Mountain Grove. Surviving are his wife, Opal; one son, Howard, of the home;
one daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Stofer, Mansfield; one brother, Stanford of Oldfield; three
sisters, Mrs. Gertie Pruitt and Mrs. Ruby Grove, both of Nixa and Mrs. Hazel Gilliam,
Webb City, and four grandchildren.
Hawkins, Herbert 12 Jun 1901 - 30 Mar 2005 CCR 1 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Guss & Nellie Hawkins; married Dorothy]
Funeral services for Herbert Hawkins, 69, of Mound, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Mound Church, west of Ava, with Rev. Lawrence Applegate officiating. Burial will be in
Hall Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Hawkins died at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. He was a farmer.
Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; a son, Tom, of the home; two brothers, Fred Hawkins of
Mountain Grove and Stanford Hawkins of Oldfield; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Grover of
Springfield, Mrs. Gertie Pruitt of Nixa and Mrs. Hazel Gilliam of Webb City.
Hawkins, Ida B. (Chapman) 5 Jun 1881 - 13 Dec 1958 CCR 18 Dec 1958 p3
[Note: married Efton Hawkins]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida B. Hawkins, 77 of Nixa who died Saturday, Dec. 13
at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a very brief illness, were held Tuesday, Dec. 16
at 2:00 p.m. in the Nixa Christian Church, with the Revs. . Taylor Mahanay an Robert
Hoffman officiating, Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa. A former school teacher with 12 years experience in Christian County
schools, she was the widow of the late Efton Hawkins who died in 1952. She was a
member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. L. D.
McCroskey of Nixa; two grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Maud Allen of Oklahoma City,
Okla; sever nieces and nephews, including Martha Less Manning, Mabank, Texas, Mack
Allen of Oklahoma City, Agnes and Stafford Chapman of Wichita, Kan. and Herschel
Vaughan of Houston, Texas.
Hawkins, James Donald 1 Aug 1946 - 21 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Donald & ? (?) Hawkins; married Teresa]
James D. Hawkins, 42, Nixa, died Friday at his home. Services for Hawkins were
Wednesday under the direction of Klinger Chapel. Rev. Curtis March officiated the
services and burial was in Payne Cemetery. He was resident of Springfield most of his
life and was born in Denver, Colo. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
He attended both Drury College and Southwest Missouri State University, graduating
with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1974 and receiving his Masters degree from Drury

College in 1981. He was a member of the Kappa Alpha Fraternity, operated a family
business, One-Two-Three-Go store in Springfield and was national director for the
Palomeno Horse Breeders Association. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Donald D. Hawkins, Springfield; two children, Tyler, age four, and Cory, age two, and
their mother, Teresa; a sister, Barbara Green, Jacksonville, Fla.; and :a niece and nephew,
Shannon and Kyle Green.
Hawkins, John C. 6 Jun 1894 - 8 Nov 1950 CCR 9 Nov 1950
John C. Hawkins, 56, of Route 1 Nixa, an employee of the State Highway
Department the past 25 years, was killed Wednesday afternoon and two companions
where injured when they were struck by a car on Highway 13 north of Springfield. The
three men were struck by a car driven by Ben Davis Vetter, 60, Route 1, Muncie, Indiana,
it was reported in Springfield. Vetter was described as vice president of the International
Roofers Union AFL. Vetter told troopers he was following a truck southward when it
swung around the three men. He applied his brakes and the car skidded. The car struck all
three men and two of them were knocked to one side. Hawkins was carried forward on
the bumper and grill until it rammed into the rear of a state highway department truck. He
died of a basal skull fracture and other injuries. The other two injured employees, both of
Springfield, were taken to St. John’s hospital. Vetter was taken to Burge hospital for a
knee injury.
Hawkins, John Leonard
17 Dec 1883 - 12 Dec 1955
CCR 15 Dec 1955 p1
Heart Attack Fatal for J. L. Hawkins
John Leonard Hawkins, 71, well known Ozark miller, died suddenly at his home
in Ozark at 5 o’clock Monday afternoon, following a heart attack. He had lived in Ozark
since 1922, when he and his brother, Fred O. Hawkins came here from Linden and
established a mill. He was actively associated with the operation of the firm, the Ozark
Mill and Elevator Co., until his death. Mr. Hawkins made his profession of faith in Christ
in Linden in 1920. He was a member of the Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M. at
Ozark. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Jo Collins Hawkins; four sons, Max of Springfield
and Sanford, Dwight and Lee of Ozark; a brother, Fred of Springfield; a sister, Dora of
Ozark; two half-brothers, Paul and Albert Hawkins of Oklahoma and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Chaffin
Chapel, with Rev. Wendell Vaughan and Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial wa sin
Ozark Cemetery. Pallbearers were associates at the mill, Ed Hood, Manford Nokes, Bill
Miller, Ward Melton, Lester Kraft and Don Allen. Honorary pallbearers were Herbert
Haley and Ward Davidson.
Hawkins, Josephine R. (Collins) 15 Jun 1887 - 30 Aug 1970 CCR 3 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: married John Leonard Hawkins 17 Dec 1883 - 12 Dec 1955]
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine Hawkins, 83, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Adams Funeral Home here with the Revs. Conrad Kitchell and Allen
Harrison officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Hawkins died at 9:30 p.m.
Monday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a three week illness. She was a
member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors are three sons Max Hawkins,
Springfield and Lee Hawkins and Dwight Hawkins, both of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Edna

Greene, Pueblo, Colo. and Mrs. Nannie Hawkins, Springfield; seven grandchildren and
five great grandchildren.
Hawkins, Kirk W. 16 Nov 1908 - 27 Nov 1972 CCR 30 Nov 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Herbert & Frankie (Nichols) Hawkins; married 12 May 1934 Wilma M.
Clark; married Helen]
Kirk W. Hawkins, 64, of Nixa, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital at 3:40
p.m. Monday after suffering an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Nixa, Mr.
Hawkins was part owner of the Nixa Hardware Company. He had served as mayor of
Nixa for 16 years and was a member of the First Christian Church, where he had served
as an elder, He also was a member of the Friend Masonic Lodge, the York Rite and Abou
Ben Adhem Temple. He is survived by his wife, Helen; three sons, Sgt. Kirk W.
Hawkins, Jr. serving with the U. S. Marines at Guantonamo, Cuba, John Hawkins of Nixa
and Lynn Hawkins of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Kathy Stark of Republic and Jean
Hawkins of the home; a brother, Gentry Hawkins of Altus, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Mary
Jane Pollard of Nixa; his stepmother, Mrs. Lola Hawkins of Nixa and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. today in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. C.
C. Keller officiating. Burial was in the Glenn Cemetery near Nixa, with Masonic rites by
Friend Lodge N. 351, A.F. & A.M. of Ozark.
Hawkins, Laura M. (McMillan) 20 Jul 1879 - 19 May 1923 CCR 25 May 1923
[Note: married Elliott R. Hawkins 1873 - 1936]
Mrs. Laura Hawkins, aged 43 years 9 months, and 29 days, died at the home of
her daughter, near Mentor, Saturday, May 19, 1923. Burial services were, held at the
Manley, cemetery, Monday, May 21.
Hawkins, Lee Frank 17 Jul 1919 - 9 Oct 2005 SN-L 12 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of John Leonard & Josephine R. (Collins) Hawkins; married 2 Nov 1946
Virginia Otterman]
Lee Frank Hawkins, 86, formerly of Ozark, Mo., and recently of Greeley, Colo.,
died Sunday, October 9, 2005, in Greeley. He was born in Linden, Mo., July 17, 1919, to
Leonard and Josephine (Collins) Hawkins. His family moved to Ozark in l922. In 1989,
he and Virginia moved to Greeley to be closer to their daughter's family so he could
watch his grandsons grow. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1937 and served in
the Marine Corp and the Army Air Corp during World War II. On November 2, 1946, he
married Virginia Otterman. Lee and his brother Dwight took over the family business, the
Ozark Feed Mill, when their dad retired, then Lee took over the mill when Dwight
retired. During the years that he owned the business, Lee expanded the mill business to
include seed, veterinary supplies, and fertilizer. He sold the business in l988 due to his
health. Lee was known in Ozark and Greeley for his friendly nature. Once you met him,
he became a friend. He was a sensitive and caring man, and those who knew him
understood that he loved to sit and visit, getting to know each person he met as
individuals. He had a sharp memory and remembered details about the people he met at
work and in his private life. He was dedicated to his family. His life revolved around his
wife, two children, and his extended family. He cherished the time he spent with his
family, especially his three grandsons. Lee was also a man of deep faith. His religious

beliefs played a large role in his entire life. Lee loved watching baseball and basketball,
having played basketball in high school. He was a longtime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals
and enjoyed reminiscing about the Cardinal teams of the 30's and 40's. Since moving to
Colorado, he adopted the Rockies as his team to watch. He is survived by his wife,
Virginia Hawkins; his daughter, Linda Ann Wallace and her husband, Scott Wallace; his
grandsons, Trevor Hawkins Wallace, Collin William Wallace, and Jarred Lee Wallace;
sisters-in law, Beulah Garrison Hawkins and Lucianna Hawkins; four nieces; one
nephew; and friends and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers,
Max, Dwight, and Sanford; and his son, Ronald Lee Hawkins. Special thanks to his
doctors who described Lee as "heroic" and to his second family at Willow Station
Dialysis for their loving care this last year. Services will be held in Ozark on Sunday,
October 16, in the Adams Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m., service at 2
p.m., and interment in the cemetery in Linden. Contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association or the Finley River Community Foundation in Ozark.
Hawkins, Max E. 11 Feb 1914 - 26 Oct 1991
OH 31 Oct 1991
[Note: Son of John Leonard & Josephine R. (Collins) Hawkins; married Lucianna]
Max E. Hawkins, 77, Springfield, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 1991 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born Feb. 11, 1914 at Linden and was the son of John
Leonard and Josephine Hawkins. He was a lifelong resident of the Ozark and Springfield
areas and owned and operated Hawkins Milling Co. Springfield. He was a member of
Grace Baptist Church, Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Lucianna; a son and daughterin-law, James A. and Polly Hawkins, Ozark; a daughter and son-in-law, Julie and
Michael Kohr, Springfield; two brothers, Dwight Hawkins, Springfield, and Lee
Hawkins, Greeley, Colo; five grandchildren, Laura Key, Lynn Hokanson, Leah Hawkins,
and Molly and Andrew Kohr; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents and a brother, Sanford Hawkins. A private memorial service was held and
burial was in Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Greene Valley State School for the severely handicapped
or Hammons Heart Institute.
Hawkins, Raymond 18 May 1939 - 7 Jul 2006 SN-L 9 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of William & Ota (Pruett) Hawkins; married 1960 Helen Huff]
Raymond Hawkins, age 67, of Ozark, passed away Friday, July 7, 2006, from
injuries sustained following an accident on his farm in Douglas County. He was born
May 18, 1939, in Chadwick, the son of William and Ota (Pruett) Hawkins. In 1960 he
and Helen Huff were united in marriage. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr.
Hawkins was a faithful member of Roy Union Church where he served as
Superintendent. He had retired from Hagale Industries as plant manager, and continued to
be a hard worker until the time of his death. He loved his family and was a wonderful dad
and papa. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a daughter, Rayla Johns and husband, Scott,
Ozark; a grandson, Ty Johns; two sisters, Juanita Collins, and Dorothy Wallace and
husband, Jerry, all of Nixa; a sister-in-law, Trellis Hawkins, Ozark; nieces and nephews;
many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters,
Ruth Hursh and husband, Bill, and Madeena Bray and husband, Ed; a brother, Roscoe
Hawkins; a brother-in-law, Allen Collins; and a nephew, Eddie Bray. Funeral services

will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother Jerry
Vonallmen and Robert Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Goodhope Cemetery.
Visitation will be at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to The Gideons International.
Hawkins, Richard J. 29 Mar 1914 - 29 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: married Thelma]
Richard J. Hawkins, 75, of Nottinghill, [Ozark County, Missouri] died at 2:30
p.m. June 29 in his home following a long illness. Services for Mr. Hawkins were held
July 1 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Chapel, Gainesville. Burial was in Jackson Cemetery,
Romance. Mr. Hawkins was a member of the Romance Missionary Baptist Church. He
was a farmer and a stockman, and had lived in Nottinghill throughout his lifetime. He is
survived by his wife Thelma, of the home; a daughter Mrs. Peggy Mullins, Springfield:
three sons, Dolan, Springfield, Jerry, Normal, Illinois, and Joe, Nixa: 12 grandchildren;
11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Nora Sletter, Los Angeles, California; and two
brothers, Ralph, Hutchinson, Kansas, and Dexter, Nottinghill.
Hawkins, Ronald L. 13 Aug 1950 - 4 Apr 1993 OH 7 Apr 1993
[Note: Son of Lee & Virginia Hawkins]
Ronald Hawkins, 42, Los Angeles (Studio City), died Sunday, April 4, 1993 at his
home. Ronald was a graduate of Ozark High school, University of California at Los
Angeles, where he also received a doctorate degree. Survivors include: his parents, Lee
and Virginia Hawkins; longtime Ozark residents, now living in Greeley, Colo.; and his
sister, Linda Wallace, and her husband, Scott, also of Greeley, Colo. and their sons,
Trevor, Collin and Jarred. Local memorial services will be announced at a later date by
Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association or the American Cancer Society.
Hawkins, Rosa Lee (Little) 22 Oct 1910 - 14 Nov 1992 NN-E 18 Nov 1992
[Note: Daughter of William & Sally Little]
Rosa Lee Hawkins, 82, Nixa, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in Cox Medical
South, Springfield. She was born Oct. 22, 1910, in Boaz, to William and Sally Little. She
was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa, and the Nixa Garden Club. She retired from
Lily Tulip Corporation in 1972. Survivors include one son, Bill, and his wife, Joyce,
Springfield; a daughter, Ann Hedgpeth, and husband, Larry, Cooper Center, Alaska; six
grandchildren and spouses, Robin and Jerry Lee, Rendy and Jacque St. Amand, Debra
and David March, Michelle and Mark Fitzgerald, Chris and Debbie Hawkins, and Kevin
and Karol Hawkins; a brother, George Little, Springfield; a sister, Hettie Wilson,
Springfield; three great-grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces and
nephews. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the
Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Hawkins, Sanford James 9 Nov 1921 - 4 Jul 1970 CCR 9 Jul 1970 p3
[Note: John Leonard & Josephine R. (Collins) Hawkins]
Funeral services for Sanford James Hawkins, 48, Ozark were at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Ozark

Cemetery. Mr. Hawkins, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his mother, Mrs.
Leonard Hawkins, of the home; and three brothers, Dwight Hawkins and Lee Hawkins,
both of Ozark and Max E. Hawkins, Springfield.
Hawkins, Shirley Jane (Cooksey) 23 Sep 1935 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Aug 2006 & SNL 4 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rubert & Beatrice Cooksey; married 1965 Leonard Eugene “Gene”
Hawkins]
Shirley Jane Hawkins, 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2006,
at 6 p.m. at Cox South after a brief illness. She was born on September 23, 1935, to
Beatrice and Rubert Cooksey in Walnut Grove, Mo. She graduated in 1965 from Drury
College with a B.S. in Education, and later earned a Masters in Educations from Peabody
College (now part of Vanderbilt). She taught elementary school in Arlington, Texas, and
Pleasant View and Study before starting a family. She was united in marriage with
Leonard Eugene "Gene" Hawkins in 1965. She did volunteer work for a number of
organizations including the Learning Disabilities Association, where she served several
years as a board member and helped establish and lead the local LDA parent sharing
group. She also helped her daughter, Laura, manage her business, Starlighter's School of
Dance in Nixa. She is survived by her husband, Gene, and her three children, David (39)
of Springfield, John (34) of San Francisco, and Laura (32) of Springfield; and a host of
friends and relatives. She was a generous spirit and a teacher, mentor, counselor and
friend to all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Breast
Cancer Foundation or the Springfield Learning Disabilities Association. Funeral services
will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel,
with the Reverend Jerry Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa,
Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Hawkins, Stanford 4 May 1912 - 20 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
[Note: Son of Guss & Nellie Hawkins]
OZARK - Funeral services for Stanford Hawkins, 62 of Star Route, Oldfield were
at 2 p.m. Monday in Mount Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Burial
was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Hawkins died at 4:55 p.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
Hawkins, William Wesley 1900 - 26 Aug 1956
CCR 6 Sep 1956 p1
[Note: Son of Guss & Nellie Hawkins; married Ota]
Funeral services for William Wesley Hawkins, 56, who died August 25 at his
home in the Mound community east of Chadwick, were held Tuesday August 28 at the
Mound Baptist Church, with Rev. Howard Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Hall
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was a member of the
Mound Baptist Church. Survivors include hs wife, Mrs. Ota Hawkins; two sons, Roscoe
Hawkins of Keltner and Raymond Hawkins of the home; four daughters, Miss Juanita
Hawkins of Ozark; Mrs. Madeena Bray of Chadwick, Mrs. Ruthie Hursh of Selah,
Wash., and Miss Dorothy Hawkins of the home; six grandchildren, five brothers, Herbert
Hawkins of Keltner, Clifford Hawkins of Klamath Falls, Ore., Lloyd Hawkins of

Bloomington, Ind., Stanford Hawkins of Keltner, and Fred Hawkins of Mountain Grove;
three sisters, Mrs. Gertie Pruitt of Galva, Kan.., Mrs. Ruby Glover of Springfield and
Mrs. Hazel Gilliam of Webb City.
Hawkins, Yvonne Ruth (Patton) 8 Sept 1914 - 16 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Lenzy William & Eliza Jane Viles Patton; married Alfred Ervin
Hawkins]
Yvonne Ruth Hawkins, 87, Nixa, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2001, in
Doctor’s Hospital, Springfield. She was born Sept. 8, 1914 in Nixa, the daughter of
Lenzy William Patton and Eliza Jane Viles Patton. She was a charter member of Calvary
Bible Church, Nixa. Her husband, Alfred Ervin Hawkins, preceded her in death in 1959.
Three sisters also preceded her in death, Vernetta, Imogene, and Ruby. Survivors include
four brothers, Dale Patton and Leon Patton, both of Wichita, Kan., Rex Emery Patton of
St. John’s, Ore. And Frank Patton of Tampa, Kan.; and a sister, Faye Lola Messersmith
of Wichita, Kan. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2001, in
Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery, west of Nixa, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Friends may
call in the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Springfield News-Leader, October
19, 2001.
Haworth, Bert 12 Jul 1896 - 13 Nov 1975
In memory of Bert Haworth born 12 July 1896 and passed away November 13
1975. Services at Harris Chapel, Nixa MO, November 15 1975, 2:00 p.m. Officiating is
Rev. Wilbur Blansit. Final resting place is Selmore Cemetery. Escorts are: Howard
Melton, Vernon Blevins, Leo Haworth, William Blevins,
Rex Harp, and Hershel Haworth, Jr. Music: "Sheltered in the Arms of God," "More to
Go to Heaven For" sung by Mrs. Margie Blansit, Mrs. Sharon Michel and Mrs. Jackie
Blansit is also accompanist, and Mrs. Irene Young, organist. Info from funeral card
contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Haworth, Charles J. 1882 - 6 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Kirk and Cordelia (Wynn) Haworth]
Funeral services for Charles J. Haworth, 87, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9. in
the Hartville Christian Church with the Rev. Kermit Findley and the Rev. Fred Wynn
officiating. Burial was in Steele Memorial Cemetery under direction of Bergman-Miller.
Mr. Haworth died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Hartville area, he taught school for many
years and mad more recently been farming. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Docia
Nickle, Mountain Grove, Mrs. Pansy Wolfe, Ozark and Mrs. Agnes Smalley, Lynwood,
Calif. and several nieces and nephews.
Haworth, Clarence 4 Sep 1892 - 22 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Charles Grant & Laura Alta (Lair) Haworth; married 23 Mar 1913 Mary
Catherine “Mollie” Bilyeu 9 Jan 1895 - 15 Jan 1950]

Clarence Haworth, 87, Branson, formerly of Republic, father of Mrs. Imogene
Pruitt of Nixa and brother of Bert Haworth of Springfield, died Monday in Skaggs
Community Hospital.
Haworth, Debra K. (Johnson) 1957 - 30 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of James & Wilma Johnson; married Glenn Haworth]
Debra K. Haworth, 31, of Springfield, died of cancer at 4:26 a.m. Jan. 30.
Services for Mrs. Haworth were held at I .p.m. Wednesday in the Greenlawn Funeral
Home North, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery. Mrs. Haworth was a physical therapy aide for the Springfield Public Schools.
She was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Glenn;
their daughter, Shauna Marie, of the home; her parents, James and Wilma Johnson,
Springfield; and a brother, Victor Johnson, Rogersville.
Haworth, Herschel, Sr. 1894 - 28 Sep 1970 CCR 8 Oct 1970 p1
[Note; Son of Charles G. & Laura A. (Lair) Haworth]
Herschel Haworth, Sr., 76, of Springfield, died at 2:04 a.m. Friday in Forster’
Nursing Home after a long illness. He attended the Baptist church and was a native of
Christian County. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; a son, Herschel “Speedy” Haworth, Jr.
of Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Clyde Todd, of Springfield; a step-son, James
Bench, Springfield; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and three brothers,
Clarence Haworth of Republic and Bert Haworth and Lester Haworth, both of Nixa.
Funeral service were at 10 a.m. Monday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Fred
Lynn officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Rogersville.
Haworth, Jessie 13 Jul 1904 - 1 Feb 1962 CCR 8 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Charles G. & Laura A. (Lair) Haworth; married Gertie; spelling from
tombstone & 1910 census]
Funeral services for Jesse Haworth, 57, of Spokane, who died Thursday at his
home following a long illness, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Eisenhour Church with Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Gertie; two sons, Junior of the home and
Bobby Lee of Kansas City; four brothers, Lester and Burt, both of Nixa, Hershel of
Springfield and Clarence of Republic; a sister, Mrs. Maggie Batton of Springfield, and
two grandchildren/
Haworth, Jo Ann (Line) 23 Mar 1929 - 10 Sep 2003 SN-L 12 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Neil G. & Nadeen Line; married Junior "Hap" Haworth]
Jo Ann Haworth, 74, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2003, at St.
John's Regional Health Center. Jo Ann was born March 23, 1929, to Neil G. and Nadeen
Line in Springfield. She lived most of her life in Springfield and Kansas City and worked
in the insurance business for 50 years. Jo loved to travel in the states and abroad. Her
parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Junior "Hap" Haworth; her
children, Perry and Joanne Crume of Shawnee, Kan., and Teresa Williams of Lenexa,
Kan.; two grandchildren, Jon Williams and Evan Crume; sister Lora Martin of Reeds
Spring, Mo.; nieces and nephews, Linda, Gary, Brenda and Karen; as well as great-nieces

and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2003, in
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Spokane
Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service Saturday in the funeral home
chapel
Haworth, Lue Creassie (Redmon) 13 May 1905 - 1 Apr 1993 OH 7 Apr 1993
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Emma (Stutesman) Redmon; married 18 Aug 1930
Lester L. Haworth 24 Jul 1902 - 8 Mar 1985]
Lue Creassie Haworth, 87, Nixa, died Thursday, April 1, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born May 13, 1905 the daughter of G.W. and Emma Stutesman
Redmon. She was a lifelong resident of the Nixa area. She attended Nixa Assembly of
God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester, in 1985. Survivors
include two sons, William Haworth, Springfield, and Harold Haworth, Seattle, Wash.; a
daughter, Mary Williams, Nixa; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; other
relatives and friends. Services were held Sunday, April 4, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Haworth, Mary Catherine (Bilyeu) 8 Jan 1895 - 16 Jan 1950 CCR 19 Jan 1950
[Note: Daughter of Stephen Lafayette & Didemma (Cash) Bilyeu; married 6 Jan 1895
Clarence Haworth 4 Sep 1892 - 22 Oct 1979]
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Selmore Baptist Church
for Mrs. Clarence Haworth, 55, who died Sunday at her home In Republic. The Rev.
Lynn Swadley of Clever officiated at the services. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Clever. Mary Catherine Bilyeu was born to S.L. and Didema
Bilyeu near Selmore on January 6, 1895. On March 23, 1913 she was united in marriage
to Clarence Haworth and to this union eight children were, born, all of whom survive.
Survivors include the husband, Clarence Haworth, of the home; three sons, Earl and Leo
of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Ray of Denver, Colorado; five daughters, Mrs. Helen Turner of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mrs. Hazel Paulsell of Buena Park, California, Mrs. Imogene Pruitt of
Nixa, Mrs. Thelma Mooneyham of Rocky Comfort, and Miss Joyce Howarth of the
home; three brothers, Clyde Bilyeu of Springfield, Dayton Bilyeu of Mt. Vernon, and
Charley Bilyeu of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Wade Lawson of Springfield, Mrs. Herbert
Mayberry, and Mrs. Elmer Page of Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Rex Farthing of Sparta; 16
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Haworth was a member of the Selmore
Baptist Church.
Haworth, Wanda Lea (Kissee) 3 Feb 1928 - 26 Sep 2005 SN-L 28 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Richard Ellis & Anna G. (Melton) Kissee; married 28 Jun 1947
Howard "Jack" Haworth]
Wanda Lea Haworth, of Nixa, passed away September 26, 2005, after a long
battle with cancer. Wanda was born February 3, 1928, to Ellis and Anna Kissee. On June
28, 1947, she and Howard "Jack" Haworth were married. They enjoyed over 58 years of
married happiness. To this union one son, Dan, was born. Wanda retired from the Nixa
Schools after 25 years as a cook in the Main Street facility. Survivors include her
husband, Howard; her son, Dan Haworth and his wife, Pam; brothers, James Kissee and
wife, Mary, Richard Kissee, and Emil Kissee; brothers-in-law and their wives, Eugene

and Estelle Haworth, Bill and Marcia Haworth, Bob and Ava Haworth, and Gearl and
Helen Haworth; grandchildren, Brad Haworth and wife, Tracy, Doug Haworth and wife,
Jonna, Branden, Andrea, and Kristen Thurmond; and great-grandchildren, Kailey,
Braydee, Nicholas, and Ashlyn. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday, September
29, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will
follow in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m., tonight, in the funeral
home.
Hawthorne, Katie B. (Bosworth) 12 Mar 1907 - 17 Dec 2003 SN-L 19 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Roscoe & Lucinda E. (Horsley) Bosworth; married 27 Oct 1928 Rev.
Edward L. Hawthorne]
Katie B. Hawthorne, last surviving child of Roscoe Bosworth and Lucinda E.
Horsley Bosworth, was born March 12, 1907, and passed away Dec. 17, 2003, at St.
John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 96. Katie was united in marriage to Rev.
Edward L. Hawthorne on Oct. 27, 1928, in Tahoka, Texas. To this union were born four
children. She was a retiree of Camarillo State Hospital in California where she worked as
a psychiatric technician. Katie was an active and devoted Christian and member of
Macedonia Baptist Church. She was a resident of the Mission Baptist Home in Ozark for
the past six years. Katie was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, James
Dale and Naomi Hawthorne. She is survived by her daughters, Alta Leigh Brians and
husband Vern of Visalia, Calif., and Laura Gwen Hufft and husband Charles of
Springfield, Mo.; son Marlin Edwin Hawthorne and wife Diana of Tahoka, Texas; eight
grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Friends may
call after 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Services will be
held on Monday, Dec. 22, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn North with Charles Hufft officiating.
Memorials are suggested to the Baptist Home at Ozark.
Hayden, Hetty Pearl (Frazier) Dewitt 1893 - 26 May 1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Hetty Pearl Hayden, 67, of Nixa, who died May 26 in
Springfield, were held Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church at Nixa,
with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Nixa
community, she was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include two
sons, Jamie DeWitt of Concord, Calif., and Roylan J. Hayden of Nixa; four daughters,
Mrs. Gertrude Clark, Mrs. Rada Beth Maples and Mrs. Nancy Gail Moore all of
Springfield, and Mrs. Flora Belle Cutnose of Los Angeles, Calif.; her father, W. T.
Frazier of Springfield; 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Clyde
Frazier of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Radiee Faught of Springfield and Mrs. Flora Bowers
of Kansas City.
(The death date was May 26, 1960 and burial date May 29, 1969; they did not include the
year). Contributed by Gail Hayden Moore.
Hayden, May (Glenn) 15 Aug 1884 - 16 Aug 1981
Services for May Hayden, 97, Nixa, were Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Clell Wieneke officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery. Mrs. Hayden died at 3:21 a.m.
Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She lived in the Nixa-

Riverdale area most of her life and was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Young, Clever; seven grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. (The death date was August 16, 1981 and burial date August 19,
1981; no date were included). Contributed by Gail Hayden Moore.
Hayden, Hetty Pearl (Frazier) DeWitt Mar 1893 - 26 May 1960 CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Thomas “Pete” & Frances Anna Jane (Johnson) Frazier]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hetty Pearl Hayden, 67, of Nixa who died May 26 in
Springfield were held Sunday, May 29, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Nixa with
Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, Jamie
DeWitt of Concord, Calif. and Raylan J. Hayden if Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Gertrude
Clark, Mrs. Rada Beth Maples and Mrs. Nancy Gail Moore, all of Springfield and Mrs.
Flora Belle Cutnose of Los Angeles, Calif.; her father, W. T. Frazier of Springfield; 14
grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, Clyde Frazier of Ozark; two sisters,
Mrs. Radice Faught of Springfield and Mrs. Flora Bowers of Kansas City.
Hayden, Luella 11 Apr 1923 - 28 May 1923 CCR 8 Jun 1923
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mae (Glenn) Hayden]
Luella Hayden, seven weeks old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hayden, died
Monday evening, May 28th, 1923. Funeral services and burial was held at the Glenn
cemetery at 3:30 p. m. Tuesday, May 29.
Hayden, Robert Leslie 1921 - 5 Jan 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for Robert Leslie Hayden, 48, of Verona, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Leann Church, south of Aurora, with the Revs. Clymoth Madewill and
Herb Nelson officiating, Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Hayden died Monday
night in the state sanitorium at Mt. Vernon following a lingering illness, Mr. Hayden was
a farmer and resident of Verona 14 years and a former resident of Nixa. He is survived by
his wife, Irene; two sons, Roy Lee Hayden and Jerry Lynn Hayden, both of the home;
and one sister, Mrs. Betty Young of Clever.
Hayden, Roy 1882 - 21 Mar 1941
Final rites for Roy Hayden, 58, farmer who died yesterday in his home near Nixa,
will be at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Burial will be in the
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home. Surviving are his widow,
Hettie, one son, three daughters, two stepchildren and two sisters.
(The death date was March 21, 1941 and burial date March 24 1941; no dates were
included). Contributed by Gail Hayden Moore.
Hayden, Roylan 19 Aug 1932 - 7 Feb 2007 SN-L 9 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Roy & Hetty Pearl (Frazier) Hayden; married 1956 Rosetta Dickens 1 May
1938 - 21 Dec 2000]
Roylan Hayden, 74, of Walnut Grove, Mo., passed away in his home on Feb. 7,
2007, at 5:30 a.m. Roylan was born Aug. 19, 1932, to Roy and Hetty Hayden in Nixa,
Mo. He served in the U.S. Army for four years during the 1950s. But he is best known for

his years as an explosive operator on such jobs as Cox South and Highway 65 in
Branson. He was an avid farmer who loved animals of any kind. Roylan was preceded in
death by his wife of 44 years, Rosetta (Dickens) Hayden; his parents; one brother; two
sisters; and a granddaughter. He is survived by his children, Kim White, Walnut Grove,
Lynda and Rick Looney, Cape Fair, Scott and Sondra, Walnut Grove, Kathy and Arnie
Heglund, Nixa, Regina and Dewane Medin, Niangua, Tracey Hirst, Springfield, Rick
Hayden, Mt. Vernon, and Phillip Hayden, Springfield; two sisters, Rada Beth and Carl
Maples, Springfield, and Nancy and Jim Moore, Lincoln, Calif.; a special friend, Kelsey
Holcombe, Walnut Grove; 19 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with graveside services following in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Hayes, Chloe 21 Oct 1893 - 13 Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p8
[Note: Son of ; married Rolla Hodges 11 Jan 1894 - 11 Oct 1969; married second Lucille]
CLEVER - Funeral services for Chloe Hayes, 81, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Sun. in
the Christian Church here with the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mr. Hayes died at 5:10 p.m. Friday in the
Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon.
AND
Hayes, Chloe 21 Oct 1893 - 13 Dec 1974
Chloe Hayes, 81, of Clever, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday at the Missouri State Chest
Hospital, in Mt. Vernon. Survivors include; his wife, Lucille; one son, Holland of
Arizona; one step-son, John Killingsworth, Springfield; one step-daughter, Mrs. Nancy
Monson, Arkansas; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wolf, Colorado and Mrs. Lena Marsh,
California; two brothers, Curtis of Arkansas and Frank of California.
Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Christian Church with the Rev.
Larkin Haden officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under
the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home of Clever. The family will be at the funeral home
from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader December 14, 1974}.
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hayes, Clarence H. 23 Jan 1877-3 Sep 1962
BRADLEYVILLE - Funeral services for Clarence H. Hayes, 85, a resident of the
Bradleyville community for the past 22 years, who died at 11:20 p.m. Monday at Skaggs
Community Hospital in Branson, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Bradleyville Baptist
Church with the Rev. Glescoe Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery
near here under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Hayes is survived by three sons, Curtis,
Bradleyville, and Boyd and George, both of Ontario, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Eula
Shugart, Ontario, and Mrs. Ruby Stuart, Pomona, Calif.; five stepsons, six stepdaughters,
six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Hayes, Fred 1913 - 18 Mar 1967 CCR 23 Mar 1967 p1
Funeral services for Fred Hayes, 54, a former resident of Clever, was Tuesday,
March 21, in Long Beach, Calif. where he lived. A native of Green Forest, Ark., Mr.
Hayes lived in Clever as a child. He died at 11 a.m. Saturday in Long Beach. Surviving

are his wife, Chloe; two sons, Carl, Las Vegas, Nev. and Jim, Warrenton; two sisters,
Mrs. Lean Marsh, El Cerrito, Calif. and Mrs. Mary Wolf, Lon Mont, Colo.; three
brothers, Curtis V., Crane, Chloe, Clever and Frank, Long Beach; and four grandchildren.
Hayes, Gary Bill 27 Jul 1940 - 15 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Harry & Marie (McKenna) Hayes; married 12 Oct 1963 Velda Mae
Eckhoff]
Gary Bill Hayes, 61, of Nixa, passed away Friday, February 15, 2002 in his home.
He was born July 27, 1940 in Marshall, Missouri, the son of Harry and Marie (McKenna)
Hayes. On October 12, 1963 he and Velda Mae Eckhoff were married. He served his
country in the Vietnam War, and was a member of the Missouri National Guard. He was
an Instructor Pilot, and also worked as a safety inspector for the State of Missouri, and as
a pilot for the Missouri Highway Patrol. Gary was a wonderful husband and father to his
girls, and was loved by all those who knew him. He was a member of Family of Christ
Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include: His wife, Velda "Pete" Hayes; three
daughters, Lisa Hayes, Kansas City, Kim Abbott and her husband Thomas Martin
Abbott, Jefferson City, and Jana Hayes, St. Louis; his mother, Marie Hayes, presently
residing at Christian Health Care of Nixa; two grandchildren, Randi and Megan Abbott; a
brother, Paul Curtis Hayes, San Diego, California; and a sister, Carolyn Sue Kehl, Lake
Arrowhead, California. He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Elwood
Hayes and Dennis Hayes. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, in
Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Burial with
military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation was Monday in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Hayes, Gary Bill 27 Jul 1940 - 15 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Harry & Marie (McKenna) Hayes; married 12 Oct 1963 Velda “Pete”
MacEckhoff]
Gary Bill Hayes, age 61, of Nixa, died Feb. 15, 2002, in his home. He was born
July 27, 1940, in Marshall, the son of Harry and Marie (McKenna) Hayes. On October
12, 1963, he and Velda MacEckhoff were married. He served his country in the Viet Nam
War, and was a member of the Missouri National Guard. He was an instructor pilot, he
worked as a safety inspector for the state of Missouri, and he was a pilot for the Missouri
Highway Patrol. Hayes was a wonderful husband and father and was loved by all those
who knew him. He was a member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa.
Survivors include: His wife, Velda "Pete" Hayes; three daughters, Lisa Hayes, Kansas
City, Kim Abbott and her husband Thomas Martin Abbott, Jefferson City, and Jana
Hayes, St. Louis; his mother, Marie Hayes, residing in Christian Health Care of Nixa;
two grandchildren, Randi and Megan Abbott; a brother, Paul Curtis Hayes, San Diego,
Calif; and a sister, Carolyn Sue Kehl, Lake Arrowhead, Calif. He was preceded in death
by his father and two brothers, Elwood Hayes and Dennis Hayes. Funeral services were
Feb. 19 in Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating.
Burial with military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation was in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.

Hayes, Gertrude (Glennon) 4 Oct 1904 - 4 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of James & Madora Glennon]
Gertrude Glennon Hayes, 83, of Springfield, died at 11:35 a.m: Feb. 4 at
Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Hayes were held
Monday at the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel, with the Rev. James P. Robinson
officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hayes was born Oct. 4, 1904, in
Cedar City, Missouri, the daughter of James and Madora Glennon. She lived most of her
adult life in Springfield and retired in the early 1980s from the position of bookkeeper at
The Style, a ladies wear shop in Springfield. Her survivors include her sons David,
Harlingen, Texas, and Robert, Springfield; grandchildren Julia Hayes Tatum Glennon,
Ozark, Joe Hayes, Jean Marie Reed and Janis Karen Anderson, all of Springfield; and 11
great-grandchildren.
Hayes, Rolla (Hodges) 11 Jan 1894 - 11 Oct 1969
Mrs. Rolla Hodges Hayes, 75, lifelong resident of Clever, died at 5 p.m. Saturday
in the Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Billings Eastern Star
and Clever Christian Church. She had taught school for twelve years, and served as
postmaster of Clever for 22 years. Survivors include; her husband, Chloe; one son,
Holland Hayes of Arizona; four brothers, Clay Hodges, Ozark, Howard Hodges, Arizona,
Jim Hodges, Clever and Bill Hodges of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lora Palmer of
Clever and Mrs. Helen Walters of Billings; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader October 19, 1969}
AND
Hayes, Rolla (Hodges)
11 Jan 1894 - 11 Oct 1969
Funeral services for Rolla Hayes, 75, of Clever will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday
in the Clever Christian Church with the Revs. C.B. Orahood and Jim Smith officiating.
Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever. Funeral arrangements are under
the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader
October 20, 1969.} Contributed by Jamie Hubert.
AND
Hayes, Rolla (Hodges) 11 Jan 1894 - 11 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of James & Della (Fugitt) Hodges; married Chloe Hayes 21 Oct 1893 13 Dec 1974]
Mrs. Rolla Hodges Hayes, 75, lifelong resident of Clever, died at 5 p.m. Saturday
in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Billings Eastern Star
and the Clever Christian Church. She had taught school in Christian County for 12 years
and had served as postmaster of Clever for 22 years. Survivors include her husband,
Chloe; one son, Holland Hayes, Phoenix. Ariz.; four brothers, Clay Hodges, Ozark,
Howard Hodges, Phoenix, Jim Hodges, Clever and Bill Hodges, Springfield; two sisters,
Mrs. Lora Palmer, Clever and Mrs. Ellen Walters, Billings; two grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever Christen
Church with the Rev. C. B. Orahood and Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery near Clever. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Cantrell of
Clever.

Hayes, Roxie (Pope) 14 Feb 1913 - 9 Jan 1989
Funeral services for Roxie Hayes 75, Clever will be held Wednesday at 1:30 P.M.
Clever Methodist Church with Rev Larry Bohall officiating. Burial will be in the
Delaware Cemetery, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Hayes
died Monday morning in the emergency room of St. John’s Regional Health Center, of
an apparent heart attack. She was a lifetime resident of Christian County, attended the
Clever Methodist Church, a member of N.S.D.A.R. and the Senior Citizens Center of
Clever. She is survived by 2 sons, Bob and Bud both of Clever, 3 daughters, Jo Ann
Hayes of Clever, and Susan Compton of Republic; one brother Lloyd W. Pope of
Clever; 3 sisters, Alma Gregg, Leta Selk and Jackie Little all of Clever; 10 grandchildren
and 3 great grandchildren. The family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions be made
to the American Heart Association.
Funeral Card: ROXIE HAYES, FEB. 14, 1913 - JAN 9, 1989. SERVICES
HELD: Clever United Methodist Church January 11, 1989, at 1:30 P.M. OFFICIATING:
Rev. Larry Bohall. ESCORTS: Jody Hayes, Robert Hayes, Ron Stevens, Dan Compton,
Randy Vaught, Shayne Engel, Marty Lower. MUSIC : Nadiene Gold. FINAL RESTING
PLACE : Delaware Cemetery, MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, MO.
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Hayes, Rutherford Berchard 10 Oct 1912 - 5 Oct 1979 OH 11 Oct 1979 p8
[Note: married Roxie Pope 14 Feb 1913 - 9 Jan 1989]
Services for R. B. Hays, 66, a longtime resident of Clever, were Sunday in
Meadors Chapel in Republic with the Rev. Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Hays died last Friday
in St. John’s a Regional Health Center after a long illness. Mr. Hays was a member of
Republic First Baptist Church. He was a past president of the Steam Engine Association.
Survivors are his wife, Roxie; two sons, Bob and Bud, both of Clever; three daughters,
Miss JoAnn Hays, Clever, Mrs. Jane Stevens, Crane and Mrs. Susan Gaunt, Republic;
three brothers, Ed, Ozark, Purd, Leavenworth, Kan. and Erwin, Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters,
Mrs. Rose Spain, Grove, Okla. and Mrs. Violet Morgan, Tulsa; nine grandchildren and
one great grandchild.
Hayes, Sarah Jane (Bilyeu) Nov 1978 - 6 Apr 1964 CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Martha Catherine (Hanks) Bilyeu; married John H.
Hayes 17 Mar 1895; birthdate from 1900 census]
Mrs. Sarah Jane Hayes, 84, of 611 South Nettleton, Springfield died at 12:15 a.m.
Monday in the Kimbrough Nursing Home. She was born in Ozark. Mrs. Hayes is
survived by one son, Warren Hayes of 1040 West Linwood, Springfield; four daughters,
Mrs. Anna Wilson, 2240 Virginia, Springfield, Mrs. Eural Chalander, 821 South Rogers,
Springfield, Mrs. Lois Brownlow, 1044 East Linwood, Springfield, and Mrs. Lola Bare,
Oklahoma City; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Haslip, Ozark; nine grandchildren, 16 great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Rainey’s Chapel with the Rev. Vyron Yount officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery.
Hayes, Tena (DeBoie) Melton

Jan 1892 - 14 Oct 1959

CCR 22 Oct 1959 p8

[Note: married first, in 1909, Percy Melton, father of Wilma. Burial is under Melton
name]
Funeral services for Mrs. Tena Hayes, 67, who died Thursday morning at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Bolin, Highlandville, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Nixa Church of Christ with James Baysinger officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery with Harris of Nixa in charge. Mrs. Hayes, a member of Nixa Church of Christ,
had lived in Highlandville almost all of her life, She moved to Nixa four years ago.
Survivors other than Mrs. Bolin are a brother, Bea DeBoie, Highlandville; five sisters,
Mrs. Mable Rader, Mrs. Anna Turner and Mrs, Nona Harris, Nixa, Mrs. Meda McCauley
and Mrs. Nomel Powers, Highlandville, a step-son, George Hayes, state of Washington, a
step-daughter, Mrs. Clarice Collier, Santa Clara, Calif; three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Haynes, Joshua 21 Oct 1985 - 3 Jun 2004 SN-L 6 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Stevie & Nicki Haynes]
Joshua Haynes, 18, of Springfield, MO, formerly of Pleasant Hope, was taken
from his earthly home on the evening of June 3, 2004. He was a 2004 graduate of
Hillcrest High School. Josh was born on October 21, 1985, to James and Kathy Haynes
of Springfield. He is survived by his parents; sisters, Nikki and Stevie of Springfield,
MO, and Jennifer Haslip of Ozark, MO; and his grandmothers, Olive McGregor of Pugh.,
PA, and Mattie Haynes of Pleasant Hope, MO. In addition, Joshua leaves behind a host
of aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece, and friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew
him. Visitation will be held today, June 6, 2004, from 1 to 3 p.m. and 6 until 9 p.m. at
Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Haynes, Peggy Lorraine (Bailey) 16 Aug 1948 - 10 Aug 2005 SN-L 13 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Cora (Thompson) Bailey; married 18 Jan 1974 Robert
Haynes who died 19 Jan 1974]
Peggy Lorraine Haynes, age 56, of Sparta, joined her husband, Robert, in heaven
on Wednesday, August 10, 2005, in her home in Sparta. She was born August 16, 1948,
the daughter of Robert and Cora (Thompson) Bailey. Peggy served her country as a
Registered Nurse for the U.S. Navy until retirement. She was married to Robert Haynes
on January 19, 1974. He preceded her in death on December 18, 2004, as well as her
parents. In the past, Peggy served on the Sparta Board of Education. She enjoyed
ranching with her husband and children in Sparta. Survivors include: two daughters,
Karen Haynes, Sparta, and Sandra Haynes, St. Louis; a sister, Bobbie Irwin, Sparta; a
sister-in-law, Annette Kelly, South Hill, Virginia; nieces and nephews, Eleanor Crotser,
Aimee Vipond, Jack Forest, David Forest, Julie Hall, and Laura Irwin; great-nieces and
great nephew, Holly, Michele, and Nick Zarkadis; and her step-mother, Jessie Bailey. A
memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 15 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial will be in Virginia in Arlington National
Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
to the Peggy Haynes Memorial Fund through Great Southern Bank in Ozark, or through
the funeral home.
Haynes, Robert Carter

8 Nov 1925 - 18 Dec 2004

SN-L 21 Dec 2004

Robert Carter Haynes, age 79, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away from an accident
Saturday, December 18, 2004, at his home near Sparta. He was born November 8, 1925,
in Christiansburg, Virginia, the son of Fred and Eleanor (Weir) Haynes. Robert grew up
in Blacksburg, Virginia. He graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. On January
19, 1974, he and Peggy Lorraine Bailey were united in marriage. Mr. Haynes retired after
30 years in the military. He served his country both in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy.
He served during World War II and two tours in Vietnam. After retirement in 1975 from
the Navy, he enjoyed raising cattle on his ranch with his wife Peggy and daughters,
Karen and Sandra. Survivors include his wife, Peggy; four children, Carol Ann Sloss,
Virginia Beach, Virginia, Robert Gary Haynes, Tucson, Arizona, Karen Haynes, Ozark,
and Sandra Haynes, St. Louis, Missouri; a grandson, Steven Sloss; a sister, Annette
Kelly, Virginia; nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
December 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial
will be at 1 p.m. on January 28, in Virginia, at Arlington National Cemetery, with full
military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Robert Haynes
Memorial Fund through Great Southern Bank in Ozark or at the funeral home.
Hays, Bessie May (Applegate) 20 Feb. 1905 - 3 June 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Joseph Marion & Mary Frances (Green) Applegate; married 25
Dec 1945 Edward L. Hays]
Bessie May Applegate Hays, 90, Ozark, died Saturday, June 3, 1995. She was
born Feb. 20, 1905, in Douglas County, the daughter of the Rev. Joseph Marion and
Mary Frances Green Applegate. She was married to Edward L. Hays on Dec. 25, 1945,
and they lived for many years in Republic and in Tulsa, Okla., before retiring and
returning to Ozark in 1975. She was a homemaker and member of Ozark First Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers, five
sisters, and a grandson, Tommy Hughes. Survivors include one daughter, Alyce Hughes
and her husband Norman, three granddaughters, Eyvon Sanders and her husband Marion,
Regina “Jeanie” Anderson, and Patty Hughes, all of Ozark; five great-grandchildren,
Teresa McCutchen and Kim Dunn, both of Ozark, Jeff Sanders, Sparta, Elisa Anderson,
Nixa, and Larry Don Anderson, Aurora, Colo.; six great-great grandchildren, Tyla,
Daniel, Kacey, Gage, Tevin and Cara; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and
friends. Services were Tuesday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Troy Rhodeen and David Howard officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Ozark First Baptist Church Library
Fund.
Hays, Carl E. 28 Nov 1912 - 16 Nov 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of George Purd & Huldah Dee (Keltner) Hays; married Florence Jenkins]
Carl E. Hays, 76, of Springdale, Ark., died Nov. 16 at Springfield Memorial
Hospital. He was born Nov. 28, 1912 in Ozark, and was the son of G. Purd and Hulda
Hays. He was a retired owner of a warehouse in Springdale. He formerly lived in Ozark
and was employed as parts manager for a Chevrolet dealership. He was a member of the
First Presbyterian Church in Springdale and a member of the Masonic Fraternity and the
Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Florence Jenkins Hays of the home; two sons,
Patrick Hays of Cullowhee, N.C., and Michael Hays of Springdale, and five

grandchildren. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m, Nov. 18 at the First Presbyterian
Church in Springdale. Cremation was by Memorial Funeral Home in Springdale.
Survivors include his wife, of the home; his mother, Gladys M. Glaubitz, Ozark; three
daughters, Tina, Fort Bragg, N.C, and Tammy and Tonya, both of Ozark; a brother,
William, Buffalo; and a maternal grandmother, Leona McWilliams, Syracuse, Neb.
Hays, Delmar T. 1907 - 27 Mar 1949 CCR 31 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of ? & May (?) Hays; married Catherine]
Delmar T. Hays, 41, night supervisor for the Kraft Cheese company in
Springfield, died Sunday afternoon, March 27, in St. Johns hospital following a brief
illness. His home was at 458 ½ W. Page Street. Survivors include his wife, Catherine;
two sons, Bryl and Tommy and one daughter, Mary Alice, all of the home; his mother,
Mrs. May Hays of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Vesta Seeley of San Diego, CA; and two
brothers, George of Springfield and Guy of Colton, CA. Funeral services were conducted
Thursday afternoon in the Thieme Chapel in Springfield, with burial in Wade Chapel
cemetery west of Republic, under direction of Maples-Harris of Clever.
Hays, Hulda Dee (Keltner) 28 Apr 1878 - 8 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frank M. & Mary (Patterson) Keltner; married George Purd Hays 10
Dec 1865 - 3 Feb 1952]
Mrs. Dee Hays, 89, Ozark, died at 7:25 p.m., Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Hays was a
member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Surviving are two sons, Gerald P. Jefferson City, and
Carl E., Springdale, Ark.; a daughter, Mrs. Flo Schoene, Kansas City; five grandchildren;
and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel with Gale Hartley officiating, Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Hays, George Purd 10 Dec 1865 - 3 Feb 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of James & Lucinda Hays; married Hulda Dee Keltner 28 Apr 1878 - 8 Jan
1968]
G. Purd Hays, 86, prominent Ozark resident and former Christian County
prosecuting attorney, passed away at his home in Ozark Sunday evening, February 3.
Mr. Hays had been in failing health for the past several years. He was born in Greene
county, the son of James and Lucinda Hays. Mr. Hays, who practiced law in Ozark for 55
years following a period of school teaching, served as a state representative in the
legislature for several terms. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist church, Masonic
lodge, and Modern Woodmen of the World. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. D. Hays;
two sons, Gerald P. Hays of Springfield, and Carl Hays of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. D. A.
Schoene of Milan, MO; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Services were held
Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. F. R. Wallis of the
Second Baptist church in Springfield officiating. Interment was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Hays, James Tillman 1869 - May 1944
Funeral services for J. Tillman Hays, 74, a retired school teacher, who died at his
home in Ozark early Saturday morning were conducted at 1:30 o’clock Sunday in the Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Earl French of Ozark, with burial in the Frazier

Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. He is
survived by one brother, G. Purd Hays of Ozark, several nieces and nephews and many
friends survive him.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 4, 1944 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hays, Martin Andrew 22 Mar 1982 - 6 Jan 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Mike & Jan Hays]
Martin Andrew Hays, 10, Goshen, Ark., died Jan. 6, 1993 at University of Omaha
Medical Center. He was born March 22, 1982 at Fayetteville, the son of Mike and Jan
Hays. He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church, Northwest Arkansas Home School
Association, The Awana Club and the Suzuki Music School. Survivors include his father
and stepmother, Mike and Susan Hays, Fayetteville, Ark.; his mother and stepfather, Jan
and Ken Hargis, Goshen, Ark.; a brother, Matthew Hays; a sister, Jenny Hays; a
stepbrother, Nathan McPhail; a stepsister, Kati McPhail; paternal grandmother, Florence
Hays, Springdale, Ark., formerly of Ozark. Services were held at the First Presbyterian
Church. Burial was in the Bluff Cemetery in Springdale, Ark. Memorials may be made to
the University of Nebraska Medical Center Liver Transplant Fund, c/o Jean Tomasek,
600 S. 42nd, Omaha, Neb. 68105.
Hays, Mattie (Paulsell) 1874 - 26 Mar 1956CCR 19 Apr 1956 p4
Mrs. Mattie (Paulsell) Hayes, 81, a former Ozark resident, died March 26 at
Bozeman, Mont, following an illness of four weeks. She was the widow of John T. Hays
who died in 1937 and a sister-in-law of the late G. Purd Hays, an Ozark attorney. A
sister, Mrs. Minnie Robertson, is included among the survivors.
Hays, Nancy (Long) 27 Mar 1857 - 3 Aug 1947 CCR 14 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Margaret Long]
Mrs. Nancy Hays, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Long, was born March 27,
1857, and passed away Aug. 3, 1947, at the age of 90 years, 4 months, and 6 days. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. W.A. Gold of Republic and Mrs. Betty McMurry of St.
Louis. She was a long and devoted member of the Christian church. Funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon in the Maples Funeral Home at Clever, conducted by Rev.
Frank Eaton of Crane, with burial in the Masonic cemetery at Crane.
Hays, Roxie (Pope) 14 Feb 1913 - 9 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of David C. & Myrtle E. (Davis) Pope; married Rutherford Berchard
Hayes 10 Oct 1912 - 5 Oct 1979]
Funeral services for Roxie Hays 75, Clever will be held Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
Clever Methodist Church with Rev. Larry Bohall officiating. Burial will be in the
Delaware Cemetery, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Hays
died Monday morning in the emergency room of St. John's Regional Health Center of an
apparent heart attack. She was a lifetime resident of Christian County, attended the
Clever Methodist Church, a member of N.S.D.A.R. and the Senior Citizens Center of
Clever. She is survived by 2 sons, Bob and Bud both of Clever, 3 daughters, JoAnn Hays
of Clever, Jane Stevens, Crane and Susan Compton of Republic; one brother Lloyd W.

Pope, Clever; 3 sisters, Alma Gregg, Leta Selk and Jackie Little all of Clever, 10
grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The family requests in lieu of flowers,
contributions be made to the American Heart Association.
Hays, Silver Cecil 1896 - 7 Jan 1955 CCR 14 Jan 1955 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Silver Cecil Hays , 58, who died Thursday, January 7, at
St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, were held Monday at Johns Chapel near Ash Grove with
the Reverend Roy Keith officiating. Burial was in the Johns Chapel Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Hayes had lived in the Bradleyville
community the past eight years but formerly lived in the Ash Grove and Joplin
communities. She was a member of the Carthage Christian Church. Survivors include her
husband, Jess G. Hayes of the home near Bradleyville; one son, Ronald Cecil Hays of
Sanger, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine V. Shields of Toledo, Ore. and five
grandchildren.
Hays, Zack 1886 - 26 Jul 1954 BT 12 Aug 1954
Funeral services for Zack Hays, 68, who died July 26 were held July 20 at 2 p.m.
in the Union City community church with the Rev. Walter McKnight officiating. Burial
was in Wright’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Mr.
Hays spent most of his life in the Hurley community, spending the last four years on
Route 1, Billings. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Flora Hays of the home; three
daughters, Mrs. Lorena Jones of Nixa; Mrs. Murial Maples of Ontario, Calif.; and Mrs.
Dessie Durham of Springfield; five grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother,
R. T. Hays of Truth or Consequences, N. M.; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Henry and Mrs.
Amy Gideon, both of Hurley; and two step-sons.
Hayworth, Liza Ellen 15 Sep 1871 - 22 Mar 1948 CCR 1 Apr 1948
[Note: married 26 Oct 1890 Alfred M. Hayworth ? - Dec 1951]
Liza Ellen Hayworth was born in Walnut Shade, Taney county, Missouri,
September 15, 1871, and passed away at her home near Crane, Missouri on March 22,
1948. She was united in marriage to Alfred M. Hayworth at Ponce de Leon on October
28, 1890 and to this union four children were born. Mrs. Hayworth had spent most of her
married life in Stone county and had lived at the family home since 1928. She was a
devoted Christian woman and attended regularly the church of her choice. Surviving are
Mrs. Everett Parsons of Aurora; Mrs. Orville Williams of Seymour, Clyde Hayworth of
Kalamazoo, Mich., and Ernest Hayworth of South Bend, Ind. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon in the Osa church near Crane, conducted by Rev. Efton Blades of
Billings. Interment was made in the Marionville cemetery under direction of the Wilburn
Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Hazel, Jim H. 1866 - 8 Sep 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
[Note: married Frances S. 18 Jan 1873 - 25 Oct 1917]
Jim H. Hazel, 83, a former Springfield grocer, and a resident of Ozark for the past
four years, died Thursday night in the home of a son, Arthur Hazel, of Ozark. Mr. Hazel
was born in Kentucky, but moved to Springfield when he was a young man. He retired
from the grocery business five years ago. Besides his son, he is survived by two brothers,

Otis E. Hazel of Arkansas, and Walter Hazel of Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Ollie
Reynolds of Aurora; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services
were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Ponce de Leon cemetery, southwest of Spokane, Mo.
Burial was under the direction of Cheatham of Galena.
Hazen, Maurine
1914 - 8 Nov 2004 SN-L 10 Nov 2004
Mrs. Maurine Hazen, age 90, of Ozark, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.
8, 2004, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, in Stumpff
Funeral Home South, Kimberling City, with burial in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Friends
are invited to the residence of Wayne and Marilyn Tinsley on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

Head, Avis R. (Magers) 5 Jan 1913 - 14 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Eliza (Coffman) Magers; married 13 Jan 1931 J. L.
Hedgpeth; married 14 Jan 1955 Virgil L. Head 28 Aug 1901 - 1 Dec 1965]
Avis R. Head, 79, Sparta, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born Jan. 5, 1913, in Christian County to Tom and Eliza
Magers. She was a member of Sparta Garden Club and Sparta Church of Christ, and was
a City Clerk and Collector of Sparta for 12 years. She is survived by three children,
Bernice Atkinson, Hartville, Gary Hedgpeth, Nixa, and Wayne Hedgpeth, Sparta; a sister,
Vesta Glenn, Nixa; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a great-greatgrandchild. Services were Saturday, May 16, 1992 at the Sparta Church of Christ with
David Dugan officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel.
Head, Charles William 24 Apr 1920 - 9 Mar 2003 CCH-N 19 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Loren Robert & Martha (Boner) Head; married 1952 Joyce Ellene Cams]
Charles William Head, Ozark, died peacefully in the company of his loving
family March 9 at St. John's Regional Health Center, following a long and courageous
battle with lymphatic cancer. Head was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother,
and uncle. Head lived a long and rich life, having been born into relatively small means
on April 24, 1920, to Loren Robert Head and Martha Boner Head in Ash Grove. He
attended Ash Grove High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army on his birthday in
1942. As a staff sergeant in the Army's 10th Armored Division, he bravely defended our
country's threatened freedom against the Nazi plague of that time. His military
decorations included the Purple Heart, which he received after being injured during a
mission to rescue other injured soldiers. Following the war, Head toured with and
managed his brother and sister-in-law's band, The Saddle Rock 'n' Rhythm, before
returning to Missouri and proposing to Joyce Ellene Cams, whom he married in 1952.
Head had a keen interest and ear for talent in country-western and western swing music.
After their marriage, Charlie and Joyce Head traveled extensively through Kansas,
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Nebraska for his job with Neale Construction Company, of
Topeka, Kan. They settled in Everton, and later, Galena, where Head worked with the
Modern Telephone Company, which later became Continental Telephone, and then GTE
Telephone. He retired from GTE Telephone in 1983. The Heads moved to Ozark in 1967,
where they raised their three surviving children, Kelley, Tracey, and James. The couple
became active in community and civic affairs in Ozark, where Head served on an
appointed committee as part of a pilot project for the state, bringing local emergency
medical and ambulance services to small towns. This successful program later became
the Christian County Ambulance Service. Head was a long-term member of the Ozark
Rotary Club, and a long-term honored member of the Ozark Booster Club, which
sponsors Ozark's annual rodeo and bull ride, and facilitated the state high school rodeo.
He believed strongly in giving back to one's community, and that his participation and
leadership in civic organizations, especially the Booster Club, would benefit the
community more than a single individual's isolated efforts. Head is fondly remembered
for his mechanical and technical aptitude and his personal philosophy that there is beauty
in simplicity. He lived through the Great Depression and learned during that time that
life's simple pleasures can indeed be gratifying, and that men are largely responsible for

their destinies, shaped by their decisions throughout life. His common-sense approach to
living could benefit many who seek answers to complex questions in a modern world. He
was preceded in death by his parents; son Joel; brother Shorty Thompson; sisters Mildred
Head White and Mary Margaret Head Marshall. Survivors include his wife Joyce; son
James, Austin, Texas; daughters Kelley Head and Tracey Bradley; son-in-law Scott
Bradley; and granddaughters Rainey and Norrie Bradley and Laura Jane Head, Ozark;
sister Shirley Templeton, Phoenix, Ariz.; brother-in-law Jerry Cams, Springfield;
classmate and dear friend Bud Simmons, Ash Grove; numerous nieces and nephews in
California, Missouri, Tennessee, and Texas; and beloved pets Dandy, Poco, and KayKay. Visitation for family and friends was from 7 to 9 p.m. March 11, and services were
at 1 p.m. March 12, at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Colonel Chaplain
(retired) Dorsey Levell officiating. Burial was at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery,
Springfield, following the service.
Head, Donna Kay (Deffenderfer) 4 Mar 1944 - 23 Apr 2001 CCH-N 9 May 2001
Donna Kay Head, 57, Marionville, passed away April 23, 2001 in her home. She
was born March 4, 1944 in Christian County, south of Ozark, the daughter of Horace L.
and Blanche Harp Deffenderfer. On April 10, 1965 Donna was united in marriage to
William E. Head. They were blessed with 36 years of marriage. She was a lifelong
resident of Ozark and the Marionville and McKinley areas. Donna loved gardening and
reading. She had retired recently from General Electric after 25 years of service, where
she had made many friends over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
brother, Rex Deffenderfer; two sisters, Juanita Dean and Betty Kelsey and one niece,
Cheryl Mussche. Her survivors include her beloved husband, William of the home; a
daughter, Jeannie Edgar and husband Mike; a son Robert, all of Marionville; four sisters,
Onita Slaght, Jane Lee, and Cleta Baldwin, all of California and Mina Handy of Ozark;
two brothers, Wayne Deffenderfer, California and Dale Deffenderfer of Ozark; four
wonderful grandsons, Garrison and Gain Edgar and Justin and Dylan Head; several
nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held April
25 in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Marionville, under the direction of Williams Funeral
Home, Marionville.
Head, Esther (Wise) 4 Dec 1903 - 18 Jul 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
[Note: Daughter of Charles H. & Sarah (Crager) Wise; married Virgil L. Head 28 Aug
1901 - 1 Dec 1965]
Mrs. Esther Head, 46, died Tuesday morning in her home at Sparta, following a
lingering illness. She had been a resident of the Sparta community for the past 12 years.
Surviving are her husband, Virgil L. Head; a son, Kenneth, of Springfield; two daughters,
Mrs. Fannie Roe Rogers, of Perryton, Texas, and Mrs. Shirley Butler of Rogersville; and
three grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:30
p.m. Friday in Sparta church of Christ with burial in Sparta Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Head, Virgil L. 28 Aug 1901 - 1 Dec 1965 CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: married first Esther Wise 4 Dec 1903 - 18 Jul 1950; married second Avis (Magers)
Hedgpeth 5 Jun 1913 - 19 May 1992]

Virgil L. Head, 64, Sparta, died at 6: 30 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after an illness of several months. Mr. Head was an elder in the Sparta
Church of Christ. A resident of Sparta since 1938, he was a car body repairman.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Shirley Butler, Sedalia and Mrs. Fannie Rogers, St.
Louis; a step-daughter, Mrs. Bernice Atkinson, Hartville; a son, Kenneth, Springfield;
two step-sons, Gary Hedgpeth, Nixa and Wayne Hedgpeth of the home; his father,
Walter, Newark, Ark.; and nine grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Arrangements
are by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Head, Virgil L.
28 Aug 1901 - 1 Dec 1965
CCR 9 Dec 1965 p1
Funeral services for Virgil L. Head, 64, Sparta were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sparta
Church of Christ with Evangelist Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark. A survivors not previously listed is his wife, Avis.
Mr. Head died at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 1 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after
an illness of several months.
Headlee, Lonnie Gayle 3 Oct 1930 - 15 Jul 2005 SN-L 17 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Leo and Bessie (Reeves) Headlee ; married Mary Lou]
Lonnie Gayle Headlee, age 74, of Ozark, passed away at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15,
2005, in his home, surrounded by his wife and two children. He was born October 3,
1930, the son of Leo and Bessie (Reeves) Headlee in Dunreath, Iowa. Mr. Headlee was a
graduate of Prairie City High School in Prairie City, Iowa. After graduation he served his
country in the U.S. Navy. He then worked for and retired from Northwestern Bell.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou, Ozark; a daughter, Linda Headlee, Lakewood,
Colo.; a son, Michael Headlee, Fairplay, Colo.; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; a sister, Betty Welcher, Las Vegas, Nev.; a nephew, Paul Welcher, Las
Vegas, Nev.; and a niece, Patty Kuening, Prairie City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by
his parents. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 19, in Walters-Colburn Funeral
Home, Prairie City, Iowa. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Prairie City, Iowa. A
visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Johns Hospice. Flowers may be sent to WaltersColburn Funeral Home, Prairie City, Iowa.
Headley. Reathel Maize (Jones) Chastain 1 Mar 1912 - 26 Nov 2006 SN-L 28 Nov
2006
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Anna (Carsten) Jones; married Clyde Chastain; married Lute
Headley]
Reathel Maize (Jones) Chastain Headley, 94, Republic, Mo., died at 11:37 a.m. at
St. John's Hospital on Sunday, November 26, 2006. She was born in Maize, Kansas, on
March 1, 1912, the daughter of Ralph Jones and Anna (Carsten) Jones. Reathel was
preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; one brother; Clyde Chastain, the father of
their two daughters; and her late husband Lute Headley. She is survived by daughters,
Jean Boyd, Broken Arrow, Okla.; Anna and husband, Jim Bishop, Battlefield, Mo.;
grandchildren: Sandra Young and husband, Bill; Mark Wells; Scott Bishop and wife,
Cherie; Lee Bishop and wife, Rita: Lori Holmes and husband, Kevin; greatgrandchildren: Amanda, Brittney, Shannon, Ryan, Kelly, and Shayla; and great-great-

grandchildren, Dustin, Tamara, Courtney, and Derek. Surviving brothers and sisters are
Carl Jones, Pocola, Okla.; Lucille Haworth, Springfield, Mo.; Buddy Jones and wife,
Clara, Nixa, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Some of her hobbies included
quilting, listening to country music, and dancing. One of her proudest moments was
attending Coolege, Ariz., Junior College in her late seventies. She loved spending time
with her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all those she has touched
throughout her life. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 29,
2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Billy Pool officiating. Burial will
follow in Delaware Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the
funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Healy, Celia M. 8 Dec 1904 - 26 Jan 1990 NN-E 1 Feb 1990
Celia M. Healy, 85, of Sparta died in her home on Friday, Jan. 26, 1990,
following a long illness. Born in Chicago, Ill., she had been a Christian County resident
for one year. She was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark.
She is survived by a sister, Ellen Howard, of Sparta; a brother, James Healy, La Grange,
Ill.; and -nieces and nephews. Resurrection Mass was held Monday, Jan. 29, in St. Joseph
the Worker Catholic Church with Father Edward Eftink officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Heard, Jerry Eugene 14 Feb 1934 - 1 Jan 1977 OH 6 Jan 1977 p7
[Note: Son of ? & Thelma L. (?) Heard; married 26 Apr 1959 Mary Ann Boone]
OZARK - Services for Jerry E. Heard, 42, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Mr. Heard was dead on arrival at 11;11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after suffering an apparent heart attack. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Missouri Heart Association. Mr. Heard, a native of Ava, was a right-of-way
appraiser for the Missouri Highway Department. He was also a designated senior
residential appraiser, a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Ozark, a Korean
War veteran and chairman of the Christian County Museum. Survivors include his wife,
Mary Ann; a son, John D. of the home; a daughter, Cynthia of the home and his mother,
Mrs. Thelma L. Heard, Ava. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Heard, Jerry Eugene 14 Feb 1934 - 1 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p8
We would like to thank our friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness
shown us during our sorrow. Mrs. Jerry Heard, John & Cynthia Thelma Heard Claud
Boone
Heatherly, Sonia Kay 1973 - 13 Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of David & ? (Sullivan) Heatherly]
Services for Sonia Kaye Heatherly,4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Heatherly,
1500 South Golden, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with burial
in Ava Cemetery. The child died at 11:35 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital in St.
John’s Hospital of an apparent cerebral hemorrhage, according to a funeral home
spokesman. Survivors other than her parents include a brother, Joshua of the home;
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heatherly, Green Rock, Ill., paternal great

grandmother, Mrs. Dewey Heatherly, Exeter, Calif; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Myrtle Sullivan, Colonna, Ill.; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis
Sullivan, of the state of Illinois, maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Leona Hodges, Ava
and maternal great great grandmother, Mrs. Ora Humbryd, Ava
Heavin, Elsie (Pribyla) 26 Mar 1921 - 18 Aug 2004 SN-L 19 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Celestine (Orsak) Pribyla; married Clarence Edward Heavin
29 Jan 1916 - 19 Oct 1990]
Graveside services are planned for Elsie Pribyla Heavin on Friday August 20, at
11 a.m. at the Springfield, MO, National Cemetery and a celebration of life is on
Saturday, August 21, 11 a.m., at Countryside Christian Church, Ozark, MO. Visitation
will be today from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Greenlawn South. A lifelong Christian, she was
called home on August 18, 2004. She was born March 26, 1921, in Bomarton, TX, to
Frank and Celestine (Orsak) Pribyla. She was a resident of Springfield, MO, for 38 years,
moving to Jenks, OK, in 2001, following a stroke. A professional seamstress, she was
preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Clarence Edward Heavin. She is survived
by two sons and one daughter, Charles F. Heavin and his wife Melva, Ozark, MO, Wayne
E. Heavin, Springfield, and Helen Ege and her husband Jerry, Jenks, OK; six
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Charles Pribyla and his wife
Mona, Bomarton, TX; three brothers-in-law and their wives; and many nieces, nephews
and faithful friends.
Heavin, Lloyd W. 17 Aug 1924 - 21 Feb 2005
SN-L 23 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Luther & Emma Heavin; married 16 Aug 1951 Judy; married second Julia
Mae]
Lloyd W. Heavin, 80, Nixa, Mo., formerly of Sunrise Beach, Mo., passed away
Monday, Feb. 21, 2005. He was born Aug. 17, 1924, to Luther and Emma Heavin. Lloyd
was a decorated veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Lloyd and Judy
were united in marriage March 16, 1951. To this union three daughters were born. He
enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a guide on Lake of the Ozarks for many years.
Lloyd was a member of First Baptist Church of Sunrise Beach, Mo., a 32nd Degree
Mason, and a life member of D.A.V. He was a devoted husband and father. Lloyd came
to know Christ at an early age and loved his church family. He was preceded in death by
his parents and three brothers, Richard Heavin, Martin Heavin, and an infant brother.
Lloyd is survived by his loving wife, Julia Mae Heavin; three daughters, Kaye McMullin
and husband Rick, Nixa, Pam Singleton and husband Dennis, Martinsburg, Mo., and
Connie Montgomery and husband Bobby, Marshall, Mo.; two sisters, Marie Stevenson
and Faye Bates; two brothers, Wayne Heavin and Lee Roy Heavin; seven grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 2005, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Funeral services
will follow at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Baptist Church building fund, Rt. 3, Box 1180,
Sunrise Beach, MO 65079.
Heavner, Robert T. "Ted" 1933 - Aug 2005 SN-L 29 Aug 2005
Robert T. "Ted" Heavner, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Saturday in St. John's

Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by Veterans Memorial Team.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hebrank, Matthew H
1878 - 4 Oct 1957 CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
Matthew Hebrank, 79, passed away October 4 in a Springfield hospital. Born in
New Hampton, Iowa, he came to Billings at an early age, where he remained the rest of
his life. He was a farmer. The Rosary was recited October 6 in the Harris Chapel at
Billings and the funeral mass was conducted by the Rev. W. J. Connell October 7 at 9:30
a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery near
McKinley. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosa Hebrank, one daughters, Mrs. John F.
Ebert of Billings and one sister, Mrs. Mary Mihm of Hendrick, Minn,
Hedgepeth, Guy L. 17 Feb 1901 - 14 Nov 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married Jewel Nokes 1905 -]
NIXA - Guy L. Hedgepeth, 76, Nixa, died Monday morning at the Missouri State
Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon following a short illness. Mr. Hedgpeth was a retired
farmer and carpenter and a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church here. Survivors
include his wife Jewell; a son, J. E. of Nixa; a daughter, Kathleen Deulen, Clever; five
grandchildren; two step grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Virgle
Usrey, Clever and three brothers, Von of Springfield, Howard of Nixa and Milton of
Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev.
Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery near Ozark.
Hedgpeth, Anna 29 Apr 1879 - Oct 1976 OH 4 Nov 1975 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Services for longtime Rogersville resident, Mrs. Anna
Hedgpeth, 98, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Marsh Chapel here. Bruce Vetero will officiate
and burial will be in Dodson Cemetery west of Rogersville. Mrs. Hedgpeth, a member of
the Church of Christ, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday in Springfield General Osteopathic
Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Roy Hedgpeth, Springfield and
David Hedgpeth, Toledo, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Lema Mauk, Rogersville and Mrs.
Lena Barnard, Springfield, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family
will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Contributions may be made to the
Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford.
Hedgpeth Archie B. 25 Aug 1914 -3 Mar 1996 CCH-N 6 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of William J. & Nora (Shelton) Hedgpeth; married 29 Nov 1933 Imogene
Horn 24 Mar 1915 - 6 Dec 1992; No legible tombstone found at Richwood Cemetery]
Archie B. Hedgpeth, Nixa, passed away Sunday, March 3, 1996 at 12:35 p.m. in
St. John's Regional Health Center. Mr. Hedgpeth was born in Christian County on Aug.
25, 1914 to William J. and Nora (Shelton) Hedgpeth. He married Imogene Horn on Nov.
29, 1933, who preceded him in death in 1992. He was also preceded in death by: his
parents, four brothers; and one sister. He is survived by: his son, Gayl Hedgpeth, Nixa; a
sister, Florence Rhodes, Springfield; one step-grandchild, Duane McDaniels, Ozark; a
daughter-in-law, Louise Hedgpeth, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. Services are

today, Wednesday, March 6, 1996 at 10:00 a.m in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Home, Nixa,
with Robert M. Brooks, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery.
Hedgpeth, Bertha L. (DeBrunner) 29 Aug 1874 - 24 Sep 1966 CCR 29 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Frederick L. & Mary F. (Werder) DeBrunner; married Dr. Donald
Franklin Hedgpeth 4 Dec 1862 - 16 Jul 1938 - tombstone gives 29 Aug 1874 & SSDI
gives 28 Aug 1874 birthdate]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Hedgpeth, 92, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel with the Rev. James Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery. Mrs. Hedgpeth died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home here.
She was the widow of Dr. D. F. Hedgpeth who died in 1938. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church and was assistant cashier of the Ozark Bank from 1908 until her
retirement in 1949. Surviving are a son, John F., Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Ida Scholz, West
Plains; and three grandchildren.
Hedgpeth, Bessie Ellen (Willoughby) 9 Jun 1910 - 10 Mar 1994 OH 16 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Marshall & Hattie (Hunt) Willoughby; married 1930 James William
“Willie” Hedgpeth 26 Dec 1906 - 15 Nov 1994]
Bessie Ellen Willoughby Hedgpeth, 83, died Thursday, March 10, 1994 at
Maranatha Village Care Center, Springfield. She was born June 9, 1910. She was a
lifelong resident of Nixa and a member of Nixa Christian Church. She was preceded in
death by an infant son, James Marshall; her parents, Marshall and Hattie Hunt
Willoughby; and one sister, Leona Brock. She is survived by her husband of 63 years,
James W. “Willie” Hedgpeth; four daughters, Rosalee Delman and husband Jerry, Shirley
Maples and husband Joe, Joyce Armstrong and husband Richard, and Marilyn Hedgpeth;
a son, Ron Hedgpeth; grandsons, Brent Maples, Rex Maples, Brad Maples, Kevin
Hedgpeth and Brett Armstrong; granddaughters, Beth Szcur, Melissa Haque, Sherri and
Amy Hedgpeth; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Gerald, Marion “Brownie”, Elmo
“Bud”, and Phil Willoughby; and three sisters, Lillie Brazeale, Cecil Jaynes, and Lucy
Jones. Funeral arrangements were by Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Claude 21 Nov 1898 - 12 Oct 1957
CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
[Note: Son of Ruben & Anna (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married Hope]
Claude Hedgpeth was born November 21, 1898 at Nixa, the son of Ruben and
Anna Edwards Hedgpeth. On January 29, 1921, he was united in marriage to Hope
Keltner and to this union a son and a daughter were born. The son, James Russell, passed
away in infancy He was converted 25 years ago and united with the Nixa Christian
Church. Mr. Hedgpeth entered into rest October 12, 1957 at his home near Nixa at the
age of 58 years, 10 months and 21 days. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hope Hedgpeth
of the home, the daughter, Mrs. Annabelle Gardner of Nixa, his mother, Mrs. Anna
Hedgpeth of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Fred Usrey of Springfield, five brothers, Guy and
Howard of Nixa; Blon of Springfield, Ted of Republic and Milton of Forsyth; and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Ernest Ramsey officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Hedgpeth, Estia (Jones) 23 Oct 1902 - 9 Nov 1992 NN-E 18 Nov 1992

[Note: Daughter of Frank & Sarah Jones; married Ray Hedgpeth]
Estia Hedgpeth, 90, Nixa, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, in her home
after a long illness. She was born Oct. 23, 1902, in Greene County, the daughter of Frank
and Sarah Jones. She graduated from Nixa High School and attended Southwest Missouri
State and the University of Colorado in Boulder. She taught school in Nixa for 19 years
and Ozark for three years. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church, and a charter
member of the Nixa Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray
Hedgpeth, on Feb. 15, 1983. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Services will
be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, in the Calvary Bible Church, Hwy. 14 and Hwy. M, with
the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will be in the Payne Cemetery under the direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa. Friends may call in the funeral home at their convenience.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of SW Missouri.
Hedgpeth, Etta Catherine (Stone) 5 May 1888 - 3 Nov 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Edward & Mary Isabelle (McHaffie) Stone; married Frank
Hedgpeth 1887 - 1944]
Mrs. Etta Catherine Hedgpeth, 83 of Springfield, died at 12:35 P.M. Wednesday
in Mercy Villa. A resident of Linden and Rogersville communities most of her life, she
moved to Springfield in 1945. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ila Calfee and Mrs.
Myrtle Bernard, both of Springfield; two sons, Harl and Neal, Springfield; one brother,
Dan Stone of Rogersville; and two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Hedgpeth, Fern (Young) Maples 27 May 1915 - 25 Feb 2006 SN-L 27 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of John F. & Emma F. Young; married Harold Victor Maples 11 Feb
1914 - 15 May 1971; married Leonard Hedgpeth 26 Oct 1909 - Nov 1982]
Fern Maples Hedgpeth, age 90, of Nixa, departed this life Saturday, February 25,
2006. She was born May 27, 1915, in Christian County, Mo., the daughter of John F. and
Emma F. Young. She was married to Victor Maples, who preceded her in death in 1971.
She later married Leonard Hedgpeth, who also preceded her in death. She is survived by
sons, Eddie Maples and his wife, Betty, of Nixa; Larry Maples, of Clever; a daughter,
Linda Gamble and her husband, Dan, of Nixa; a sister, Elsie Reynolds, of Nixa; a sisterin law, Rayma Young, of Nixa; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren ; several nieces and nephews; as well as many friends.
Visitation will be at Greenlawn Funeral Home South Tuesday, February 28, 2006, from 6
to 8 p.m. Services will be Wednesday, March 1, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Bible Church,
Highway 14 and Nicholas Road in Nixa. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to
the Calvary Bible Church, 130 S. Nicholas Rd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Hedgpeth, Fern Elizabeth (Koch) 1927 - 7 Sep 1954 CCR 16 Sep 1954 p3
[Note: Daughter of William E. & Daisy E. (Smith) Koch; married J. D. Hedgpeth]
Funeral services for Mrs. Fern Elizabeth Hedgpeth, 26 of Nixa, who died Tuesday
at her home there following a prolonged illness were held Thursday afternoon in the
Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with Rev. J. Edward Daughtery officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Harris. She was a graduate of Nixa High School in
1945. She is survived by her husband, J. D. Hedgpeth; two sons, Joe David and Ronnie

Gene; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Koch; a brother, Jim Koch; paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Koch, all of Nixa; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Rose Richmond of Ozark.
Hedgpeth, Frank 22 Oct 1882 - 7 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of ? & Julie (?) Hedgpeth; married Susie 14 Mar 1895 - 28 Jan 1978]
Frank Hedgpeth, 65, lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at his farm
home near Nixa last Saturday night, following a short illness. He is survived by his wife,
Susie, and five children, Lloyd of Springfield, Victor of Clever, Clell of Nixa, Lenville of
Highlandville, and Mrs. Delpha Caughron of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were held
Wednesday afternoon in the Nixa Christian Church with burial in McConnell cemetery
under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Gary Leon 15 Apr 1937 - 23 Oct 2004 SN-L 25 Oct 2004 & CCH-N 27 Oct
2004 & CCH-N 3 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Lenville & Avis (Magers) Hedgpeth; married 15 May 1955 Beverly Sue
Sissel]
Gary Leon Hedgpeth, age 67, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2004.
He was born April 15, 1937, in Highlandville, the son of Lenville and Avis (Magers)
Hedgpeth. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1954. On May 15, 1955, he and
Beverly Sue Sissel were married. Gary served eight years in the Air Force Reserves. He
worked for Kraft Foods for 15 years as a Production Supervisor and then became an
independent over the road owner and operator. Gary was known as a man of few words,
but a man of great wisdom. He was a dedicated husband and father, and valued his family
and friends. Survivors include: his wife, Beverly; four children, Susan Schofield, Nixa,
Rick Hedgpeth and his wife Lisa, Fair Grove, Karen Whittaker and her husband Robert,
Spokane, and Melissa Rhoades and her husband Herman, Highlandville; five
grandchildren, Nick Schofield, Ashley Schofield, Andy Hedgpeth, Rita Hedgpeth, and
Rebecca Rhoades; a sister, Berniece Atkinson and her husband Paul, Bolivar; a brother,
Wayne Hedgpeth and his wife Wanda, Sparta; and many nieces and nephews. His parents
preceded him in death. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 26, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home.
Hedgpeth, Georgia (Cannon) 4 Feb 1899 - 13 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of John Franklin & Lula Bell (Shipman) Cannon; married 3 Nov 1916
CCM Hobart Hedgpeth]
Services for Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth, 80, Springfield were held Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Charles Hedgpeth and Ralph Eakins officiating.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Hedgpeth died Monday in Cox Medical Center. She
was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, Sparta. Survivors include a son, Ivan,
Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs. Cleo Clevenger, Springfield; a brother, Bud Cannon,
Ozark; a half-brother, Ray Kirby, Billings; three half sisters, Mrs. Rosie Jones and Mrs.
Ella Cawthra, both of Ozark and Mrs. Sarah Jane Shipman, Miami, Okla.
Hedgpeth, Hobart O. 1896 - 9 Jun 1969 CCR 12 Jun 1969 p8

Hobart O. Hedgpeth, 72, of Springfield, died at 7:45 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center. A retired farmer and a native of Rogersville, Mr. Hedgpeth was a lifelong
resident of this area. Surviving are his wife, Georgia Cannon Hedgpeth; a daughter, Mrs.
Cleo Clevenger, Springfield; a son, Ivan, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Ava Stone, Ozark;
eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Chapel of the Ozarks, with the Revs. Chas. Hedgpeth and Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial will be in Dodson Cemetery, Rogersville.
Hedgpeth, Howard D. 5 Sep 1911 - 15 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Ruben & Anna (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married 29 Nov 1933 Edith
McCafferty]
Howard D. Hedgpeth, 83, Nixa, died at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1995, in his
home following a long illness. He was born on September 5, 1911 to Rube and Annie
Hedgpeth in Nixa. He was a son in a family of seven boys and one girl. During World
War II he was a foreman for a bomber plant in Ypsilanti, Mich. During the early 40s he
worked in the Ford Motor Rouge Plant in Dearborn, Mich. He was married to Edith in
1933. He was a retired builder and real estate broker, an avid golfer and fisherman, and a
member of Calvary Bible Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers
and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Edith, of the home; a son, Larry, and his wife
Ann, Alaska; two granddaughters and their spouses, Robin and her husband Jerry Lee,
Alaska, Rendy and her husband Jaque St. Amand; two great-grandsons, Reuben and
Wesley St. Amand, state of Washington; a brother, Milton Hedgpeth, Ozark; and. many
nieces and nephews. Services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Harris, a Cassity
Heritage funeral home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in
Payne Cemetery, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Hedgpeth, Hugo H. 6 Feb 1903 - 21 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married 2 May 1923 Lena M
Nokes 27 Sep 1906 - 12 Jul 1972]
Hugo Hedgpeth was born Feb. 6,1903, and departed this life Oct. 22, 1947, at the
age of 44 years, 8 months, and 16 days. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lena Nokes
Hedgpeth, one son, Damon, his mother, Mrs. Annie Hedgpeth, all of Nixa, one sister,
Mrs. Fred Usery of Springfield, six brothers, Guy and Blond of Springfield, Claude,
Howard and Milton of Nixa, and Ted of Ozark. Funeral services were held Saturday
afternoon in the Nixa Baptist church conducted by Rev. R.C. Harding, assisted by Rev.
Harold Ott, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral
Home of Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Imogene (Horn) 24 Mar 1915 - 6 Dec 1992 NN-E 9 Dec 1992
[Note: Daughter of Leslie & Mary Horn; married Archie B. Hedgpeth 25 Aug 1914 - 3
Mar 1996]
Imogene Hedgpeth, 77, Nixa, died Sunday, Dec. 6, in her home. She was born
March 24, 1915, in Christian County, the daughter of Leslie and Mary Horn. She was
married to Archie Hedgpeth, and was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. Survivors
include her husband Archie; a son, Gayl Hedgpeth, Nixa; a step-grandson, Duane
McDaniel, Ozark; a close niece, Ruth Keysser, Ozark; several other nieces and nephews

and a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Services will be held Wednesday;
Dec. 9, at First Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Rev's. Richard Eakins and Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial will be in the Richwood Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Iva Ellen (McConnell) 12 Jul 1899 – 11 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
Iva Ellen Hedgpeth, 93, Nixa, died Friday, Sept. 11, in Springfield Community
Hospital. She was born July 12, 1899, the daughter of Linza and Anna McDaniel
McConnell. She lived throughout her life in Nixa and was a member of Nixa Christian
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy T. Hedgpeth, and a son, Ward
Hedgpeth. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Betty Hedgpeth,
Nixa; five grandchildren, Beverly Loftis, Sandra Bryant, and Jerry, Linza and Terry Jim
Hedgpeth; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marie Garrison, Springfield. Services
were held Sunday, Sept. 13, in Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Music was provided by Rev and
Mrs. Fahl.
Hedgpeth, J. D. 23 Jul 1926 - 5 Mar 1999 CCH-N 10 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Guy L. & Jewell R. (Nokes) Hedgpeth; married Fern Elizabeth Koch 1927
- 1954; married 22 Jun 1957 Nancy JoAnn Sherer]
J. D. Hedgpeth, age 72, died Friday, March 5, 1999 in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born July 23, 1926 in Nixa and was the son of Guy L. and
Jewell R. (Nokes) Hedgpeth. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War
II. On June 22, 1957 he and Nancy JoAnn Sherer were married. Mr. Hedgpeth retired
from the Iron Workers Union #10. He was also a farmer and cattleman. He was a member
of Friend Lodge #352 A.F and A.M., Ozark. Ozark Chapter #98 O.E.S., Christian County
Shrine Club, York Rite, Scottish Rite and Abou Ben Adhem Temple. He was a long time
member of Nixa American Legion Post 434, and was an accomplished hunter and
fisherman. Survivors include: his wife, Nancy; four children, Joe David Hedgpeth,
Ronald Gene Hedgpeth and his wife, Norma Jean, Terry Jim Hedgpeth, and Tony J.
Hedgpeth and his fiancee, Ronda Sipple, all of Nixa; ten grandchildren; ten greatgrandchildren; a sister, Kathleen Deulen, and her husband, Orville, Nixa; a brother-inlaw, C. H. Sherer and his wife, Linda, Ozark; a niece, Margie Messenger; a nephew,
Michael Deulen; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by: his
parents; his first wife, Fern Elizabeth Koch Hedgpeth; and a son Gene Allen. The funeral
was 2 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Saturday in the
funeral home with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made
to St. John's Hospice.
Hedgpeth, James Russel 4 Sep 1921 - 31 Jul 1923 CCR 10 Aug 1923 p 1
[Note: Son of Claude & ? (?) Hedgpeth]
Again the great master has visited our midst and called home the beloved infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hedgpeth. James Russel Hedgpeth age 1 year, 10 months and
27 days died July 31st 1923. On the night of July 31st, after five days of the most painful
suffering and all that living hands and kind Drs. Wasson, Robertson and Hultz could do

as the clock pointed to the hour of nine, death stealing down, kissed the pale, sweet
brown and the little sufferer returned home. Russel was a child loved by all who knew
him. His bright and sunny disposition won for him many friends. Although the dear
mother and father are heartbroken over their loss, but to them it is comforting to known
that although Russel cannot come back to them, they may go to him and their loss is
heaven’s gain. Jesus said, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, for such is the
kingdom of heaven. Russel leaves a father and mother with grandfathers and
grandmothers and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was laid to
rest in Payne Cemetery, B. F. West conducting the funeral service
The golden sun is shining upon the loved one’s grave
The one we loved so dearly and tried so hard to save
And when we lost our dear one, we lost our dearest babe
We love you and we miss you and we ever shall
So rest in peace dear Russel, safe in heaven’s tower
The day we shall meet grows nearer every hour
His eyes were like skies of glad summertime
His heart was full of sweetness
His face was home of smiles so sweet
To us he surely belonged
So God took him away, took our little Russel
And the days are empty and long
Sadly missed by his mother, daddy, grandmother and all
Written by his aunt, Flora Kilter [Note: Most of the front page was taken up with stories
about the death of President Harding.]
Hedgpeth, James William "Willie" 26 Dec 1906 - 15 Nov 1994 CCH-N 30 Nov 1994
[Note: Son of William J. & Nora D. (Shelton) Hedgpeth; married 9 Jul 1930 Bessie E.
Willoughby]
James W. "Willie" Hedgpeth, 87, Clever, died at 2:45 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15,
1994, in Maranantha Lodge. He was born Dec. 26. 1906, in Christian County, the son of
William J. and Nora D. Shelton Hedgpeth. He was united in marriage July 9, 1930, in
Ozark, to Bessie E. Willoughby. A retired horseman, he enjoyed raising and showing all
breeds of horses including Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walking Horses and Quarter Horses.
He was instrumental in originating the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.
He was a member of Nixa Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Bessie, March 20, 1994; his parents; a sister, Mae McConnell; and three brothers, Roy,
Ray and Leonard. Survivors include four daughters, Rosalee Delman, Springfield, Shirley
Maples and husband, Joe, Clever, Joyce Armstrong and husband, Richard, Huntsville,
Ala. and Marilyn Hedgpeth, Springfield; a son, Ron Hedgpeth, Springfield; a brother,
Archie Hedgpeth, Nixa; a sister, Florence Rhodes, Springfield; nine grandchildren and
seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 19, 1994, in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home-Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fall officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 1675-N E.
Seminole, Springfield, MO 85804.
Hedgpeth, Jewell R. (Nokes) 25 May 1904 - 25 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994

[Note: Daughter of James W. & Sarah Elizabeth (Walton) Nokes; married 3 Jul 1920
Guy L. Hedgpeth 17 Feb 1901 - 14 Nov 1977]
Jewell R. Hedgpeth, 89, Nixa, passed away at 12:03 p.m. Jan. 25, 1994 in Nixa
Park Care Center following a long illness. Jewell Nokes was born 25 May, 1904 in Nixa,
the daughter of James W. and Sarah Elizabeth Walton Nokes. She was united in marriage
to Guy L. Hedgpeth on July 3, 1920, in Nixa. She was a member of Riverdale Baptist
Church and had attended Calvary Bible Church for several years. She was a homemaker
and enjoyed traveling, cooking and taking care of her family. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Guy, November 14, 1977, and a brother, Claudie Nokes. She is survived
by a son, J. D. Hedgpeth, and his wife, Nancy JoAnn, Nixa; a daughter, Kathleen Deulen,
and her husband, Orville, Nixa; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Jan. 27, at 10:30 a.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with
the Rev. Danny Hartwell officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery.
Hedgpeth, John Fredrick 9 Jun 1912 - 5 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p1
[Note: Son of Donald Franklin & Bertha L. (DeBrunner) Hedgpeth; married Chlorene
Blevins]
Heart Attack Claims John F. Hedgpeth
John Fredrick Hedgpeth, known to many of his friends as Johnny, and president
of the Ozark Bank, had died of an apparent heart attack at the age of 63. Mr. Hedgpeth, a
lifetime resident of Ozark and one of the most widely known men in Christian County
was born in Ozark, the only son of the late Daniel Franklin (Dr.) and Bertha L. De
Hedgpeth. Dr. Hedgpeth died July 16, 1938. He had been associated with the Ozark Bank
for the past 40 years and had been president for the past year. Mr. Hedgpeth and his wife
Chlorene were at the Drive-In Bank shortly after 9 p.m. when he suffered the fatal heart
attack. He was taken to St. John’s Hospital in Springfield by Christian County
Ambulance where he was dead upon arrival. He also was served on the state banking
commission for the past 10 years and was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving
are his wife Chlorene, two sons, Daniel F. and John F. II and a daughter Laura Jane, all of
the home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon at Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Harris. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or organization of
the donor’s choice.
AND
Hedgpeth, John Fredrick 9 Jun 1912 - 5 May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
The family of John F. Hedgpeth wish to express our thanks to the many friends
and associates for their expressions of Sympathy shown in our hours of sorrow. Mrs..
John F. Hedgpeth and family.
Hedgpeth, Lenville J. 1910 - 10 Sep 1961 CCR 14 Sep 1961
[Note: Son of Frank & Susie ( ) Hedgpeth]
Services for Lenville Hedgpeth, 50, who died at Duncan at 7:30 a.m. at the home
of Rheuben Cantrell whom he was visiting, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris
Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery. Mr. Hedgpeth had lived in Duncan for the past three years. He had lived most
of his live in the Nixa community. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Berniece Atkinson of

Hartvlle; two sons, Gary of Nixa and Wayne of Sparta; five grandchildren; his mother,
Mrs. Susie Hedgpeth of Nixa; three brothers, Victor of Nixa; Louis of 1324 West Walnut,
Springfield and Clell of Jefferson City and one sister, Mrs. Delphia Caughron of Tulsa,
Okla.
Hedgpeth, Loyd Holman 21 Oct 1902 - 30 Sep 1963 CCR 3 Oct 1963
[Note: Son of Robert Franklin & Martha Susan (Gooch) Hedgpeth ; married Susie
Shelton 4 Oct 1905 - 19 Sep 1994]
Funeral services for Loyd Hedgpeth, 61, of 1324 West Walnut, Springfield, were
at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel. The Rev. Rosco Harding officiated
and burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery at Ozark. Mr. Hedgpeth died at 11:15 a.m.
Monday after suffering an apparent heart attack while working in a tree at his home. He
is survived by his wife, Susie; his mother, Mrs. Susan Hedgpeth, Nixa; a brother, Clell, of
Leslie, Ark.; and a sister, Mrs. Delphia Corn, Sand Springs, Okla. Mrs. Hedgpeth is the
former Susie Shelton, daughter of the late Jarrett Shelton and Mrs. Allie Shelton of
Springfield, former residents of Ozark.
Hedgpeth, Maggie Marcelee (Pearce) 19 Mar 1924 - 11 Aug 2002
After a long and meaningful life, Maggie Marcelee Hedgpeth, 78, departed from
our world to join her Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2002, following a brief battle with
cancer. She was born March 19, 1924, in Clever, Missouri, to Ernest and Flossie Pearce.
She was united in marriage to Damon Hedgpeth, her husband of 58 years. Damon and
Marcelee had two sons, Kelly and Kent. She was a loving and wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother, and great- grandmother. Her family was a very special part of her life and
she will be greatly missed. Her son Kelly and his wife, Bunny, live in Springfield,
Missouri. Son Kent and his wife, Pam, live in Clever. Marcelee was also very proud of
her grandchildren Chad Hedgpeth and wife Angie of Clever, Marcy Easterly and husband
Zach of Strafford, and Josey and Molly Hedgpeth of Clever. She was blessed with two
great-grandchildren, Maggie Elizabeth Easterly and Damon Lee Hedgpeth. Marcelee
lived and worked on the family farm for many years. She enjoyed cooking, especially
with her grandchildren, and gardening. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
August 13, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating.
Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Springfield News-Leader, August 12, 2002.
Hedgpeth, Mary Lou (Cavener) 13 Apr 1875 - 30 Jan 1962 CCR 1 Feb 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of James Patrick & Martha Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Dyer) Cavener; married
Clyde Hedgpeth]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Lou Hedgpeth, 86, of 649 S. Main, who died
Tuesday in Mercy Villa, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel
with the Rev Joe Detamore officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs.
Hedgpeth was the widow of Clyde Hedgpeth, who died in 1932. She was a member of
Central Christian Church. Survivors are her son, Herman Hedgpeth, 649 S. Main, in
Springfield, with whom she made her home; a brother, Neal Cavener, Upland, Calif., four
sisters, Mrs. Leona Baird, Upland, Mrs. Inez Collins of Ozark, Mrs. Belle Porter of Fort

Morgan, Colo., and Mrs. Rilla Huebner of Denver, Colo.; one grandchild and four great
grandchildren.
Hedgpeth, Milton H. 25 Nov 1915 - 27 Mar 2001 CCH-N 4 Apr 2001
Milton H. Hedgpeth, 85, Nixa, passed away March 27, 2001 in Christian Health
Care of Nixa. He was born Nov. 25, 1915 in Nixa, the son of Ruben and Anna (Edwards)
Hedgpeth. He was a graduate of Moody Bible Institute. As a Baptist minister, he served
as pastor for several churches, including Riverview Bible Baptist in Forsyth. He enjoyed
hunting and fishing whenever he could, and was an avid musician. Survivors include four
children and their spouses, Pat and Bill Michel, Harrison, Ark., Richard and Janice
Hedgpeth, Forsyth, Shirley and Larry Reynolds, Forsyth, and Dan and Debbie Hedgpeth,
Nixa; eight grandchildren, Suzanne Michel, Washington, D.C., Pamela Kueck, Len A.
Hedgpeth and Wesley Braden, all of Forsyth, Steven Braden, Taneyville, Jamie
Reynolds, Forsyth, Brandon Hedgpeth and Leanna Hedgpeth, both of Nixa; and eleven
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Claude, Guy,
Blon, Hugo, Howard and Ted Hedgpeth; a sister, Virgie Usery and a grandson, David
Michel. Funeral services were Friday, March 30 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Joseph Fahl, Rev. Leonard Felton and Rev. Len Hedgpeth officiating. Burial
followed in Payne Cemetery Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Newton F. 25 Mar 1882 - 19 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William R. & Elmina (Shipman) Hedgpeth; married first 1904 Bessie ;
Son Tilford born 1905 & Iva born 1908; listed on 1930 census as divorced; married 3 Jul
1943 Tilda M. (?) Clifton
Funeral services for Newt F. Hedgpeth, 87, Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Chapel, north of Nixa. Mr. Hedgpeth, a retired farmer, died at 8
p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughters, Mrs. Iva Kreeger, Independence; a stepson, Milford Clifton, Sarcoxie; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Hedgpeth, Nora Mae (Shelton) 19 Dec 1871 - 30 May 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of Theodore S. & Rosanna (Griffen) Shelton; married William James
“Jim” Hedgpeth 31 Jan 1868 - 3 Nov 1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Mae Hedgpeth, 78, were held Thursday afternoon
June 1, in the Nixa Christian church with the Rev. T.A. Mahanay of Republic officiating.
Mrs. Hedgpeth, wife of Jim Hedgpeth, died May 30 at the family home one mile west of
Nixa following a heart attack. She was a lifelong resident of Nixa, born near there
December 19, 1871, the daughter of T.S. and Rosa Shelton. She was a member of the
Christian church. Survivors are her husband, five sons, Roy, Ray, Willie, Leonard and
Archie, all of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Mae McConnell and Mrs. Florence Rhodes, both
of Nixa; [CUT OFF] grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Betty Stewart of Brookline; and one
brother, Will Shelton, also of Brookline. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Susie (Shelton) 14 Aug 1905 - 19 Sep 1994 NN-E 28 Sep 1994

[Note: Daughter of Jarret & Allie (Smith) Shelton; married 1926 Lloyd Holman
Hedgpeth 21 Oct 1902 - 30 Sep 1963]
Susie Shelton Hedgpeth, 89, Springfield, died at 1:55 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19,
1994, in Nixa Park Care Center, Nixa. She was born Aug. 14, 1905, in Ozark, the
daughter of Jarret and Allie (Smith) Shelton. She was united in marriage in 1926 to Lloyd
Hedgpeth who preceded her in death in 1963. She was a telephone operator in Ozark for
many years. Although she had no children of her own; she devoted much of her time to
young people through her many years of babysitting. She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother. She is survived by three first cousins, Walter "Connie" Shelton,
Ozark, Edna Shelton Carpenter, Fordland, and Jewell Shelton Greene, Sparta; and three
very special friends, Eula Monks, Ozark and Ron and Phyllis Feyh, Springfield.
Graveside services were Thursday, Sept. 22. in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ozark, with the
Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating.
Hedgpeth, Thelma I. (Sanders)
11 May 1908 - 26 Jan 1984
NIXA- Services for Thelma Hedgpeth, 75, Nixa, will be at p.m. Saturday at
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Delaware
Cemetery. Mrs. Hedgpeth died of natural causes at 2:50 a.m. Thursday at St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was a member of Clever First Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, J. B., Springfield, and Leroy, Nixa; one brother Glen
Sanders, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Phyllis Phillips and Mrs. May Dean Phillips, both of
Clever; and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral
home.
Funeral Card: In memory of THELMA I. HEDGPETH Born May 11, 1908
Found Eternal Rest January 26, 1984 SERVICES HELD Harris Chapel, Nixa, Missouri,
January 28, 1984 – 2 :00 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Joseph Fahl INTERMENT Delaware
Cemetery ESCORTS Ronnie Phillips, Marion Sanders, Phillip Sanders, Steve Phillips,
Max Sanders, Jim Hampton MUSIC ‘What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “The Old
Rugged Cross” Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Fahl . Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea
Gardner.
Hedgpeth, Theodore R. “Ted” 26 Mar 1918 - 8 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: Son of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married Wilma Verna Pearce 7
Apr 1918 - 6 Dec 2000]
Services for Theodore “Ted” Hedgpeth, 61, Springfield, were held Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fall officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery. Mr. Hedgpeth died at 9:10 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center
after a long illness. Mr. Hedgpeth, a building contractor, had resided in Springfield since
1960. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; a daughter, Marva June, Nixa; two brothers,
Howard, Nixa and Melton, Forsyth; and a sister, Mrs. Vergie Ussery, Springfield,
Hedgpeth, Tilda M. (Stewart) Clifton 25 Feb 1884 - 19 Oct 1965 CCR 21 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: married second 3 Jul 1943 Newton F. Hedgpeth 25 Mar 1882 - 19 Apr 1969
whose first wife and mother of Tilford Hedgpeth and Iva (Hedgpeth) Creager was Bessie
McGowen]

Mrs. Tilda Hedgpeth, 79, Nixa, died Tuesday morning in her home after a
lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Greene and Christian Counties, she was a member
of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Surviving are her husband, Newt; a son, Milford
Clifton, Sarcoxie; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Iva Kreeger, Independence; and a brother, Timothy Stewart, Stotts City. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. Roscoe Harding and
Joseph Faby officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Hedgpeth, Tony Jay 19 May 1967 - 11 Aug 2006 SN-L 13 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of J.D. & Nancy JoAnn (Sherer) Hedgpeth]
Tony Jay Hedgpeth, age 39, of Nixa, died on Friday evening, August 11, 2006,
from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 19, 1967, in
Fairbanks, Alaska, the son of J.D. and Nancy JoAnn (Sherer) Hedgpeth. He graduated
from Nixa High School and Missouri State University. He was employed by Associated
Grocers as a Warehouse Shipping Supervisor. He was a member of Ozark Friend Lodge
#352 A.F. and A.M. and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. Tony was an outdoorsman who
enjoyed hunting and fishing, and his dogs. He loved his mother and family and looked
forward to being with his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his mother, Nancy
JoAnn Hedgpeth, Nixa; three brothers all of Nixa, Joe David Hedgpeth and friend,
Marian Lamont, Ron Hedgpeth and wife, Jean, and Terry Jim Hedgpeth and friend,
Carolyn Willoughby; his fiance, Jennifer Moore; 10 nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces
and nephews; an aunt, Kathleen Deulen, Nixa; an uncle, C.H. Sherer and wife, Lynda,
Ozark; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father, J.D.
Hedgpeth, and a brother, Roger Eugene Allen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the
funeral home.
Hedgpeth, Victor Leroy 1 Jan 1908 - 25 May 1962
Funeral Card: In memory of VICTOR LEROY HEDGPETH Born January 1,
1908, Passed Away May 25, 1962 SERVICES Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, May 27,
1962, 2:99 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Roscoe Harding FINAL RESTING PLACE
Delaware Cemetery ESCORTS Earl Ginger, Ray Atkinson, Jack Aleshire, Ray
McKinney, Gary Hedgpeth, Nolan Enman. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea
Gardner.
Hedgpeth, Ward “Cotton” 1928 - 20 Feb 1957 CCR 7 Mar 1957 p. 1
Funeral services for Ward “Cotton” Hedgpeth, 28, a well known young Nixa
farmer and rodeo performer, who died February 20, were held February 24 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Nixa High School auditorium, with a capacity crowd of friends and relatives
attending. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Hedgpeth, one son Terry Jim Hedgpeth; a
step-son, Rodger Eugene Allen of Ozark; his parents, Mr. and Mrs Roy Hedgpeth of
Nixa, one brother, Lawrence Hedgpeth of Nixa, the paternal grandfather, Jim Hedgpeth
of Nixa and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lenzy McConnell of Nixa
ALSO

Hedgpeth, Ward “Cotton” 1928 - 20 Feb 1957 CCR 7 Mar 1957 p. 1
After waiving formal arraignment, Francis Henry, Highlandville service station
operator faced preliminary trial before magitrate Herbert Taylor at Ozark Thursday
morning and was bound over to the May term of Christian County circuit court on second
degree murder charges in connection with the death of Ward “Cotton” Hedgpeth of Nixa.
Hedgpeth’s death occurred the night of February 20, at Henry’s service station, a short
distance east of the 65-160 junction in Highlandville. A coroner’s request last week
determined that Hedgpeth “died as a result of felony committed by the hand of one
Francis Henry” Hedgpeth died a few minutes after being struck in the left chest by a blast
from a 12 guage shotgun. The incident occurred inside the service station in
Highlandville. After hearing the testimony of witnesses at the preliminary Thursday
morning, Magistrate Taylor reduced the charges from first degree murder and bound the
defendent over to circuit court. Bond was placed at $10,000 which was provided. The
defendent was originally charged with manslaughter by Prosecuting Attorney Sam
Appleby, but later evidence prompted Appleby to file a first degree murder charge.
Witnesses heard at the Thursday preliminary included Oren Eugene Ball and Charles
Edward Blevins, Hedgpeth’s companions on the night of the shooting., Sheriff Clay
Hodges of Christian County and Dr, David F. Gorelick, Springfield pathelogist for the
prosecution; Ozark City Marshal Buff Lamb, Sheriff Glen Hendrix of Green County and
Prosecutor Appleby for the defense. Appleby was called to the stand by defense attorney
Wayne Walker of Springfield to testify as to statements taken from eye witnesses on the
night of the shooting. Appleby is being assisted in the prosecution by Attorney Doug
Greene of Springfield.
AND
Hedgpeth, Ward “Cotton” 1928 - 20 Feb 1957 CCR 9 Jan 1957 p1
Murder Trial Nears End at Marshfield
Henry Testifies in Own Defense
The jury is expected to begin deliberation this afternoon at Marshfield in the
second degree murder trial of Francis Henry, 60-year-old Highlandville cafe and service
station operation, charged with the slaying last February 29 of Ward “Cotton” Hedgpeth,
28, of Nixa. Henry is charged with killing Hedgpeth with a 12-guage shotgun in the
Highlandville restaurant. He testified Wednesday afternoon in his own defense, and
stated that the killing was accidental -- that Hedgpeth has been causing trouble, cursing
and fighting, just before the shooting, and that he (Henry) walked out from behind the
counter with the gun with the intention of hitting Hedgpeth, not shooting him. Henry then
testified that Owen Ball began grappling with him, and the gun was discharged, killing
Hedgpeth almost instantly. Other defense witnesses who have testified include persons
who were in the cafe at the time of the shooting. The trial began Tuesday morning in
Webster County Circuit Court at Marshfield, where it was transferred on change of
venue. The prosecution rested its case Wednesday morning, after introducing several
witnesses. City Marshal L. E. “Buff” Lamb of Ozark testified he was the first officer to
reach the scene after the shooting and that Henry admitted killing Hedgpeth. He also
testified that Henry had earlier threatened to kill Hedgpeth. Sheriff Clay Hodges of
Christian County also testified that Henry admitted killing Hedgpeth. Charles Blevins of
Nixa, Hedgpeth’s companion at the time of the shooting, testified that Henry said that he
shot Hedgpeth and said after the killing that he meant to kill him. A transcript of Owen

Ball’s testimony at the preliminary hearing was that Henry admitted to the killing and
said he intended to kill him. Thursday morning is expected to be spent hearing rebuttal
witnesses, and the case will go to the jury following arguments by counsel for the
prosecution and defense.
AND
Hedgpeth, Ward “Cotton” 1928 - 20 Feb 1957 CCR 16 Jan 1957 p1
Jury Frees Henry of Murder Charge
A jury in Webster County Circuit Court at Marshfield deliberated only an hour
and 15 minutes before returning a verdict of not guilty in the trial of Francis Henry of
Highlandville in the second degree murder charges. Henry, 60-year-old cafe and service
station operator, contended that the shooting of Lawrence “Cotton” Hedgpeth, 28 of Nixa
last February 20 in Henry’s place of business at Highlandville was accidental.
Hedgpeth, William James 31 Jan 1868 - 3 Nov 1958
CCR 7 Nov 1958 p1
Funeral services for William James Hedgpeth, 90, who died Monday, Nov. 3 at
his home near Nixa, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Nixa Christian Church, with
Rev. Fred Jackman and Rev. Robert Horton officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. One of the Nixa community’s most
prominent citizens, he was retired farmer and stockman, and a former member of the
Modern Woodmen and Odd Fellows Lodges. He served as assessor of Christian County
from 1900 to 1904. Survivors include five sons, Roy Hedgpeth, Ray Hedgpeth, Willie
Hedgpeth, Leonard Hedgpeth and Archie Hedgpeth, all of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Mae
McConnell and Mrs. Florence Rhodes, both of Nixa; one brother, Newt Hedgpeth of
Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Josie Aven of Nixa, ten grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Hedgpeth, Wilma Verna (Pearce) 7 Apr 1918 - 6 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Wilma Verna Hedgpeth, age 82, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Wednesday,
December 6, 2000 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Mrs. Hedgpeth
was the daughter of William Clifford and Ethel (Rhodes) Pearce, born on April 7, 1918 in
Clever, MO. She married Ted Hedgpeth on April 24, 1944 in Galena, MO. She was
retired from bakery food service work. Her parents, her husband, and a sister, Jan,
preceded Mrs. Hedgpeth in death. Survivors include: a brother, Gary Pearce of Tucson,
Arizona; a sister, Ramona Scantlen of Bristol, Oklahoma; a stepdaughter, Marva
Hedgpeth; and three nephews. A memorial visitation was held on Saturday, December
16, 2000 at Harris Funeral Home in Nixa and burial services held at the Delaware
Cemetery in Nixa. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the
American Diabetes Association, 1944 East Sunshine, Springfield, MO., 65804.
Hedin, Merle 12 May 1932 – 13 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
Merle Hedin, 69, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2001, in his home surrounded by
his family. He was born May 12, 1932, in Minnesota, the son of Jack and Paula (Berg)
Hedin. On June 19, 1954, Merle was united in marriage to Kitty Rysted and to this union
four children were born. In 1961, Merle and Kitty moved to Ozark. Before retiring, Merle
owned and operated his own construction company for twenty-five years, earning the
reputation of being the best backhoe operator in the country. After working for Ozark

Special Road District, he and Bill Combs formed C&H Storage, where Merle was
manager for the past several years. Merle will be remembered for his strong work ethic,
firm handshake, dry sense of humor and infectious smile. He was preceded in death by
his mother Paula and his mother-in-law Alice. Merle is survived by his caring wife of
forty-five years, Kitty, of the home; four children, Richard and wife Rosalie, Texas.
Charles and daughter Brittany, Ozark, Lisa Savage and husband Jo and children Desiree
and Orrin, Rogersville, and Michael, Oklahoma; father Jack Hedin, Minnesota; two
brothers, Paul and Leroy; two sisters,. Marilyn and Elaine, all of Minnesota; and very
special friends Debbie and Justin. Services were Thursday, May 17, 2001, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating. Following the funeral
the body will be cremated with interment in Prospect Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, the family wishes donations be made to St. John’s HospiceCare, C/O Barnes
Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Hedrick, Estelle (McCrorey) 22 Mar 1929 - 9 May 2006 SN-L 11 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Ella (Florence) McCrorey; married 19 Dec 1947 Cecil
Hedrick]
Estelle Hedrick, 77, Nixa, went home to be with the Lord May 9, 2006. So
appreciated for her genuine, serving and caring heart, she was lovingly surrounded by
many family and friends. Estelle was born March 22, 1929, in Reeds Spring, the daughter
of Homer and Ella (Florence) McCrorey. She graduated from Reeds Spring High School.
Estelle was united in marriage to Cecil Hedrick on December 19, 1947. After their
marriage, they lived 10 years in the Los Angeles area, but then returned to the southwest
Missouri area as residents, most recently in Nixa for the past 12 years. Estelle and Cecil
have been members of the First Baptist Church of Ozark for 42 years. Estelle was
preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Cecil; their son, John
Hedrick and his wife, Nancy; and grandchildren, Christopher, Brenden and Sara. As an
only child, Estelle loved her husband's four brothers and four sisters as her own and she is
survived by them: Paul Hedrick, Marionville, Mo.; Bob and Micki Hedrick,
Harrisonville, Mo.; May Weathers, Santa Maria, Calif.; Wayne and Alta Hedrick,
Ottawa, Kan.; Merle and Fred Eaton, Marionville; Neil and Evelyn Dooling, Stilwell,
Kan.; Bill and Kay Hedrick, Billings, Mo.; and David and Rosalee Angus, Billings, Mo.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church of Ozark at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2006,
with burial to follow at Yocum Pond Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to
services at the church. Memorial gifts can be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark
Building Fund.
Hedrick, Harold Dean 4 Oct 1931 - 28 May 1994
Services for Harold Dean Hedrick, Galena will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the 65
Church near Spokane, burial to follow in the Eisenhour Cemetery near Spokane. Mr.
Hedrick a retired tool and die maker died at 6:25 a.m. Sunday in his home. Visitation will
be from 6-7 p.m. today in Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena. {Springfield (MO)
News Leader, May 31, 1994} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hedrick, Jordan Robert 1997 - 12 Apr 2003 CCH-N 7 May 2003
[Note: Son of Jamie & Alicia Hedrick]

Jordan Robert Hedrick, 5, Marionville, died at 3:38 p.m. April 12, 2003, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in
Stone County. Hedrick was a kindergarten student, attending Billings school the first
semester of this year before transferring to Marionville School. He spent many hours
playing with his baby sister, Ashley. An active boy with an outgoing personality, he
loved stock car racing, riding horses and riding in PaPa's boat and jet ski. He enjoyed
caring for and playing with his dog, Harley, and was looking forward to playing T-ball
this summer. Jordan was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Hagewood; his grandpa,
J.B. Hedrick; great-grandparents; and a great-uncle, Sonny Ash. He is survived by his
mother, Alicia Hedrick, Marionville; his father, Jamie Hedrick and wife, Sabrina, Stotts
City; three brothers, Matt Hedrick, Reavisville, Jacob Hedrick and Jarred Hedrick, both
of Springfield; two sisters, Ashley Hagewood Jenkins, Marionville, and Rachel Hedrick,
Reavisville; grandparents, Roy and Debbie Hagewood, Billings, Robert and Juanita
Bradley, Aurora, Ruby Hagewood, Republic, Loretta Yates, Ozark, Oca Hagewood,
Springfield; one aunt, Jamie Hagewood, Republic; four uncles, Steven Ash, state of
Wisconsin, David Keopke, Rogersville, Mark Keopke, New York state, and Cody
Hagewood, Billings; two cousins, Taylor and Karah Keopke, Aurora, and numerous other
relatives and friends. Services were at 10 a.m. April 16 in Meadors Funeral Homes,
Billings, with Pastor Arnold Evans officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery,
Aurora. Contributions may be made toward the medical and funeral expenses.
Hedrick, Kenneth 27 May 1929 - Jun 1995
Service for Kenneth Hedrick, Galena, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the 65
Church near Spokane with burial in Eisenhour Cemetery near Spokane under the
direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home of Galena. Mr. Hedrick, a retired
department store manager, died at 9 p.m. Sunday in his home. Friends may call after 2
p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, June 6, 1995}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hedrick, Lorene (Cutbirth) 24 Oct 1911 - 13 Jul 1991
Lorene Cutbirth Hedrich, 79, Crane died Saturday, July 13, 1991 in Grants Pass,
Oregon. She became ill while visiting a granddaughter, Celia Siemer, of Selma, Oregon.
Mrs. Hedrick was born October 24, 1911 in Nixa and lived her life in Stone County. On
March 3, 1928 she married her husband, Alvis Hedrick, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Ken Hedrick, Crane and Harold Hedrick, Galena; two
daughters, Mrs. Georgia McEntee, Crane and Mrs. Dorthea Robertson, Mt. Vernon; two
brothers and four sisters, State of Missouri; one sister, state of California; 13
grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded
in death by twin daughters, a son, two brothers and a sister. Services will be at 10 a.m.
today in the 65 Church, with internment following in Eisenhour Cemetery, near
Abesville. Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, July 20, 1991} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hedrick, Sammy Gerald 19 May 1941 - 13 Jul 2005 SN-L 15 Jul 2005
[Note; Son of Boyd & ? (?) Hedrick]

Sammy Gerald Hedrick, 64, Republic, was born May 19, 1941, in Laird Hill,
Texas, and passed away July 13, 2005, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was a
pipeline welder and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-56. Sammy was
preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Hedrick, Deer Park, Texas, and Mr.
and Mrs. B.A. Sparkman, Republic; and sister, Mary Edith Behrens, Lufkin, Texas. He is
survived by one son, Vincent Allen Hedrick, and two granddaughters, Olivia and Emily
Hedrick, Houston, Texas; one brother, Marvin Lloyd Hedrick and wife, Lou, Center,
Texas; five sisters, Lavon Drake, Republic; Louise Compton and husband, Carroll,
Republic; Paula Sue McGuire, Gallatin, Tenn.; Brenda Smith and husband, Tommy, Port
O'Connor, Texas; and Elaine Bynum, Port O' Connor, Texas; and many aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held Saturday at McConnellBledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Arrangements are by Greenlawn Funeral Home South. We love
and miss you, Sammy. -Your family
Hedrick, Tressie Dell (Sharp) 28 Apr 1904 - 7 Nov 2002 CCH-N 13 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of Aubrey Guy & Emma Jane Sara Sharp; married 18 Nov 1921 Elbert
Charles Hedrick
Funeral services for Mrs. Tressie Dell Sharp Hedrick, of Republic, formerly of the
Marionville and Stone County Areas, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2002 in
the Williams Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Max Edmondson officiating. Burial
followed in the Yocum Pond Cemetery in Reeds Spring, Missouri, under the direction of
the Williams Funeral Home of Marionville. Tressie Dell, was born on April 28, 1904 in
Reeds Spring, to Aubrey Guy and Emma Jane Sara Sharp, and she passed away at 8:35
a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2002 in the Sonshine Manor in Republic, at the age of 98
years, 6 months and 10 days old. She was married to Elbert Charles Hedrick on
November 18, 1921 in Galena, Missouri. They were married almost 70 years. Tressie
was, preceded in death by her husband, her son, S.A. Hedrick, two grandsons, Barry
Scott Hedrick, Tommy Dooling and a granddaughter, Joann Sorcas, her parents, two
sisters, Lillian and Lola, five brothers, Ernest, Bill, Arlis, Lucky and Clyde. Her survivors
include five sons, Paul of Marionville, Missouri, Wayne of Ottawah, Kansas, Cecil of
Nixa, Missouri, Bob of Garden City, Missouri, Bill of Billings, Missouri and four
daughters, Lillian May Weathers of Santa Maria, California, Merle Eaton of Marionville,
Missouri, Evelyn Dooling of Stilwell, Kansas and Rose Leo Angus of Galena, Missouri,
23 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 46 great-great-grandchildren, a sister,
Norma Hayes of Green, Arizona, and several nephews and nieces.
Heflin, Helen C. 16 Oct 1899 - 10 Oct 1989 OH 20 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Myron & Hattie Lee Heflin]
Helen C. Heflin, 88, of Springfield, died at 10:45 pm Oct 10 at Marcy Villa
Nursing Home. Services for Miss Heflin were held Oct 13, and included a graveside
service and memorial service, held at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield,
with the Rev. Curtis A March officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery under the
direction of Gorman Scharpf University Chapel. Miss Heflin was born in Branson Oct
16, 1899, the daughter of Hattie Lee and Myron Heflin. A clerk with the Frisco Railroad,
Miss Heflin retired from the company after serving it for 48 years. She was an active
member of the Frisco Women’s Club, and was a lifetime member of First and Calvary

Presbyterian Church, where she served as a care group leader. She was also a member of
the Binnie Clements Guild, Women of the Church and the Hardin class. She was
formerly active in the Women’s Auxiliary Group of the Springfield Symphony. Miss
Heflin was preceded in death by a brother, J. Denzil Heflin, and by two sisters, Niline
Medley and Alta Bacon. Her survivors include four nieces, Mary Lee Bell, Greenville,
MS, Marilyn Fuelling, Rogersville, Kay Snapp, Kansas City, and Janet Sparks,
Springfield, MS; two nephews, Bill Bacon, Greenville, MS, and Clyde Medley, Jr.,
Sacramento, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association or to First and Calvary Presbyterian Church.
Hefner, Burley Ellis 23 Jan 1922 - 28 May 2005 SN-L 30 May 2005
[Note: Son of Joda & Bertha (Olsen) Hefner; married 1947 Virginia Coday ]
Burley Ellis Hefner, 83, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Saturday, May 28,
2005, in the early morning. Burley was born January 23, 1922, in Neosho Rapids, Kan.,
the son of Joda Hefner and Bertha Olsen Hefner. At the age of four, they moved to
Wright County, north of Hartville, Mo., in the Little Creek community. He served his
country during World War II from 1942 to 1945, in the U.S. Army Field Artillery. He
was a member of the American Legion Post #676 and the Elks Lodge of Springfield.
Burley was married to Virginia Coday in 1947, and later that year moved to Springfield.
He was employed at Alma Lohmeyer Funeral Home for six years and then worked for the
Lily Tulip Cup Corp., retiring after 29 years, in 1984. Burley is survived by his wife of
58 years, Virginia; two sons and their spouses, Ellis and Carlean of Winchester, Ky., and
Carl and Carolyn of Ozark, Mo.; one sister, Penny Goad of Claycomo, Mo.; one brother,
Tony Hefner of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren, Emily Martin of Nixa, Mo., Jody
Hefner of Laurel, Md., J.R. and Jessica Hefner of Springfield, Mo., and Brooks Hefner of
Queens, N.Y.; five great-grandchildren; other relatives; and a host of friends. He was
preceded in death by an infant son; his parents; one sister; two brothers; and his best
friend, his dog Candi. Funeral services will be held in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home on
Tuesday, May 31, at 10 a.m. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight. Donations may be
made to St. John's Hospice or the Little Creek Cemetery. Friends may sign the online
register book at walnutlawnfuneralhome.com
Hefner, Genevieve (Glidewell) 1922 - 10 Dec 1969 CCR 18 Dec 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles Clinton & Mary Ethel (Brashears) Glidewell]
Mrs. Genevieve Hefner, 47, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical
Center at 4 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, following a lingering illness. A lifelong
resident of Springfield, Mrs. Hefner was a member of Grant Avenue Freewill
BaptistiChurch. Surviving are her husband, Arval A. Hefner; one daughter, Mrs. Linda
Dietz, Falls Church, Va.; two sons, Jerry Hefner and Leon Hefner, both of the home; her
mother, Mrs. Ethel Glidewell, Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Lea Ramsey, Springfield,
Mrs. Artie Baker and Mrs. Faye Moses, both of Nixa; and one brother, Orville Glidewell,
of Ozark. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the
Rev. Bill Adkisson officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Hefte, Ceola L. 5 Feb 1918 - 14 Apr 1989 NE 20 Apr 1989

Memorial services for Ceola L. Hefte, 71, Route 2, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 18 in Mount Olive Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert McQueen
officiating. Mrs. Hefte, a music teacher. died at 6:25 p.m. Friday, April 14 in Cox
Medical Center .South, Springfield, during surgery. The family suggests memorial
contributions to Mount Olive Church,
Hefton, Olin, Jr. “Sonny” 8 Jan 1936 - 15 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
The body of Olin Hefton, Jr., 45 of Billings, was taken Monday to Berryville,
Ark., by his mother, Sheriff L. E. Lamb reported Tuesday. Hefton’s body was found in
his fire-gutted home Nov. 15. Sheriff Lamb said the death has been ruled a suicide.
Hefton was believed to have shot himself with a shotgun after setting fire to his house.
The sheriff quoted Hefton’s mother as saying she had received a note and a will from her
son a few days ago. Hefton had lived in Billings about a year.
Hegner, Frank W. 18 May 1933 - 7 Sep 2005 SN-L 12 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Frank & Helen Hegner; married Lois]
Frank W. Hegner departed this life on September 7, 2005, after a long battle with
diabetes and heart disease. Frank was born on May 18, 1933, in Barrington, Ill., to Frank
and Helen Hegner. To his parents and sisters, Joyce, Mary Jane and Betty, he was known
as Junior. He attended school in Fox River Grove and the Elgin Academy, spending
summers at the family summer home in Balsam Lake, Wisc. Like many people in this
country, Frank was a good man who worked hard most of his life to support his family.
After working a series of jobs in landscaping and construction, in November of 1974, he
began work at TC Industries of Crystal Lake, Ill. He would work there for over 25 years.
His hard work, honesty and dedication to family shall always be an example for his
children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Upon his retirement, he moved to Nixa,
Mo. Here he was able to spend his remaining years in the company of his youngest
daughter and grandchildren, traveling and fishing when he could. In his last years, his
grandchildren and great-grandchild were his greatest sources of joy. Frank is survived by
his wife, Lois of Nixa, Mo.; his sister, Betty Hasemen of Barrington, Ill.; sons, David and
his wife, Olga, of Durango, Colo., and Bill and his wife, Cindy, of Cheyenne, Wyo.;
daughters, Kim and her husband, Lynn, of Edinburg, Va., and Elizabeth and her husband,
Jim, of Taneyville, Mo.; step-children, Steven Wilcox and his wife, Corrie, of Elburn, Ill.,
Sheri Weskerna and her husband, Ed, of Marengo Ill., and Jodi Wilcox of Chillicothe, Ill.
He also leaves a large extended family of nephews, nieces, grandchildren, a greatgrandchild, and friends. Those whose lives were touched by this kind and gentle man will
miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Frank's
name to the March of Dimes or the American Heart Association.
Heil, Martin P. 1952 - 1 May 2005 SN-L 4 May 2005
[Note: Son of Paul & Leona E. Heil; married Linda McReynolds]
Martin P. Heil, age 52, of Nixa, passed away at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2005, in
his home. Mr. Heil was a member of the Air Force and worked as a Civil Engineer. He
was an avid fisherman and guitar player, and a member of the Catholic faith. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Leona E. Heil, and father-in-law, Roy McReynolds. He
is survived by his wife, Linda S. Heil; father, Paul Heil; son, Joshua M. Heil; daughter,

Angela Farley; grandson, Austin Farley; granddaughter, Abigail Farley; brother, Chris
Heil and wife, Joan; and sisters, JoAnn Vogt and husband, Steven, and Theresa Young
and husband, Wayne; nieces and a nephew; adopted children, Jennifer and Christopher
T.; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2005, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 N. National, Springfield. Burial will be in
Danforth Cemetery. Visitation is at 7 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Heimdale, Wilda Loretta (Taylor) 28 May 1933 - 10 Oct 2002 CCH-N 23 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Rose (Graves) Taylor; married 17 Mar 1977 Jerry
Heimdale]
Wilda Loretta Heimdale, 69, Sparta, died Oct. 10, 2002, at Cox Medical Center
South Springfield. Heimdale was born May 28, 1933, in Greeley Colo., to Howard and
Rose Graves Taylor. She was of the Baptist faith and was married to Jerry Heimdale on
March 17, 1977, he survives of the home. Also surviving are four daughters, Lorrie
Danielson, Strafford, Beth Warfel, Buffalo, Carrie Woodreff. Carterville, Ga., and Pat
Williams of Oklahoma City, Okla; four sons, Jack Heimdale, Clairmore, Okla., Joe
Heimdale, Tulsa, Okla., Mark Heimdale, Abilene, Texas, and Dan Heimdale, Wright,
Wisc.; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Iona Nabbit and Wynona Collect and
great-grandson Amos Drake McElroy. Graveside services were held Oct. 14, 2002, at the
Linden Cemetery with Rev. Jack Day officiating.
Hein, David 23 Nov 1923 - 12 Nov 2004 SN-L 14 Nov 2004
Funeral Mass for David Hein, 80, Sparta, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. Visitation and
prayer service will be held Monday, Nov. 15, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the church under the
direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Heiney, Clifford Keith 29 Jun 1940 - 2 Jul 2004 SN-L 5 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Kenneth & Pearl Ann Heiney; marry Scherry Ruth]
Clifford Keith Heiney, 64, of Billings, died Friday, July 2, 2004, at Cox South in
Springfield. He was born June 29, 1940, in Lamar, Oklahoma, to Kenneth and Pearl Ann
Heiney. He was a retired welding supervisor for Burlington Northern for over 30 years.
He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Scherry Ruth;
his parents; two brothers, George White Heiney and Russell Gene Heiney; and one sister,
Sylvia Ruth Heiney. Survivors include, three children, Iris Kee Thornton of Bolivar, Mo.,
Jeremi Ruth Wonch of Olathe, Kan., and Clifford Keith Heiney Jr. of Purdy, Mo.; four
brothers, Buddy Lee Heiney of Anderson, Mo., Thomas Edward Heiney of Chelsea,
Okla., Kenneth Dale Heiney of Vinita, Okla., and Rev. Ralph Marks of Pryor, Okla.;
three sisters, Margie Marie Crabtree of Miami, Okla., Hazel Bernice Heiney of
Bluejacket, Okla., and Winnie Ann Durbin of Lamar, Mo.; and six grandchildren. A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Meadors Funeral
Home in Republic, Mo.
Heiney, Lewis, Jr. 25 May 1929 - 6 Apr 1996 CCH-N 13 Apr 1996
[Note: Charles & Mary (Sinclair) Heiney; married 6 Mar 1952 Rosemary Thomas ]

Lewis Heiney Jr., 55, of Ozark, Mo., passed away on April 6, 1996, in Caracas,
Venezuela, where he spent the last month of his life visiting his son and family, who are
missionaries there. Mr. Heiney was born on May 25, 1929 in Summersville, Mo. to
Charles Heiney and Mary Sinclair. He spent: most of his grade school years in the
Summersville area, then the family moved to Granite City, Ill. where he attended high
school. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, stationed in China. He was united in
marriage to Rosemary Thomas on March 6, 1952 at Russell, Kansas. To this union three
children were born. Lewis was an oil field worker before going into the ministry. He
accepted Christ as his personal savior in 1954, at Palco, Ks., later being called into the
ministry. He pastored churches in Elkhart, Pleasanton, and Osawatomie, Ks. He retired in
1993, moving to the Springfield area where he was able to enjoy his children and
grandchildren whom he loved so much. For the past two years he was employed parttime at the Half-Price Store in Springfield. He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife,
Rosemary, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Rosalyn and Doug Handley, of
Ozark, a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Patty Heiney, of Caracas, Venezuela; six
grandchildren, Carri, Tammi, Mark, Megan, Jared and Stacia; a great-grandson, Tielyr;
two sisters, Bertha Sharpton, of Springfield, and Faye Hoag, of Waldo, Fl.; and a host of
other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a daughter, Karen
Heiney; a brother, Clarence; and two infant sisters. He was dearly loved and will be
greatly missed by his family and friends. Services were held today, April 13, 1996 at
10:00 a.m., in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Reverends Donnie Blansit
and R.L. Courtney officiating. Graveside services following at 4:00 p.m. in the
Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Ks.
Heinlein, Corintha May (King) 17 Apr 1903 - 26 Nov 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of William Alonzo & Clarissa F. (Darnell) King; married 21 Mar 1926
Loy S. Heinlein who died 1937]
Corintha May Heinlein, 87, Ava, died Monday, Nov. 26, 1990 in her home. She
was born April 17, 1903 in the Honey Creek area, to William Alonzo and Clarissa F.
(Darnell) King. On March 21, 1926 she married Loy S. Heinlein. Site was a Christian and
a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Loy, in 1937; four
sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by a brother, Esley King, Springfield; two
sisters, Carrie Corum, Alhambra, Calif., and Cora Cornelius, Glidden, Iowa; four
children, William Heinlein, Sparta; Ellen Lakey and Loy Heinlein, Ava, and Lela Mae
Orr, Longview, Wash.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were
Thursday, Nov. 29, at Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Reggie Mitchem
officiating. Burial was in Ellison Cemetery.
Heinze, Hilivie J. 1883 - Feb 1974 OH 21 Feb 1974 p8
Mrs. Hilivie J. Heinzie, 90, of Bruner, died last Tuesday in Christian County
Nursing Home after a long illness. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. James Jenkins,
Sparta; a sister, Mrs. H. M. Luce, Kansas City; eight grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Heiss, Lillian (Capfer) 15 Dec 1915 - 15 Oct 2006 SN-L 18 Oct 2006

[Note: Daughter of Lewis Christian & Lucy (Parry) Capfer; married 18 Aug 1940
Edward W. Heiss who died 1998]
Lillian Heiss left this earthly life on October 15, 2006, to be with her Lord and
Saviour. She was born at Rolla, Mo., on December 15, 1915, to Lewis Christian Capfer
and to Lucy Parry Capfer. Both preceded her in death. Her sister, Althea, also preceded
her in death. She married Edward W. Heiss on August 18, 1940. They had been married
for nearly 58 years when he died in 1998. She was a legal secretary in the Personal Injury
Claims Department for the Frisco Railway for 26 years. She retired in 1976. She was a
member of Central Christian Church for more than 50 years. She was a Deacon Emeritus
and two-term president of the Christian Women's Fellowship at Central. She served on
the church board and in many other capacities in the church. She was a lifetime member
of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and served in various offices including a term as President of
the City Council. She was a longtime member of the General Federation of Womens'
Clubs (GFWC) and was past president of the 6th District of GFWC. She volunteered for
the local chapter of the American Cancer Society for many years and served several
terms on its Board. She volunteered at Crosslines for many years. Lillian is survived by
two sons, Dr. William C. of Springfield and Edward L. of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is
survived by four grandchildren and their spouses: Kerry B. Heiss (Maureen) of Higley,
Ariz.; Kelly B. Brown (Matt) of Ozark, Mo.; Kasey J. Crewse (Jason) of Ozark, Mo.; and
Kristopher T. Heiss (Amber) of Olathe, Kan. She is survived by eight great-grandchildren
and was awaiting the birth of a ninth great-grandchild. She is survived by Susie Heiss of
Mountain Grove, Mo., the mother of her grandchildren. Lillian was faithful to her Lord
and Saviour above all else. She took joy in all of her family especially her many greatgrandchildren. She leaves a legacy of family love and gentle demeanor quietly touching
all who knew her. She is remembered fondly by all who knew her and is missed sorely by
her family and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral
Home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1947 E. Seminole.
Interment will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20, at Hazelwood Cemetery. The memorial
service will be in the sanctuary of Central Christian Church, 1475 N. Washington at
Division St., at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Family and friends are welcome at any or all
of the services. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a contribution in her
memory to Central Christian Church, 1475 N. Washington, Springfield, MO 65802 or to
the local chapter of the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell Ave., Suite P,
Springfield, MO 65807.
Heldenbrand, Larry Emmett, Sr. 28 Nov 1937 - 2 Jan 1994 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Allen A. and Fleta Alwilda (Pierce) Heldenbrand]
Larry Emmett Heldenbrand Sr., 56, St. Petersburg, Fla., died Sunday Jan. 2, 1994
in his home of smoke inhalation. He was born Nov. 28, 1937 in Winston, the son of Allen
A. and Fleta A. Heldenbrand. He was a welder and a long haul truck driver all his life. He
was preceded in death by his father and a daughter, Fleta Ann. Survivors include his
mother, Fleta A. Smith, Ozark; nine children, Larry Emmett Jr., Portland, Ore., Anita,
Bridgeport, Conn., Annette Misel, Des Moines, Iowa, Tamara Campos, Omaha, Neb.,
Loretta Conley, Ephrata, Penn., Larry Gene, Waco, Texas, Susan Page, Wichita, Kan.,
and John and Allen, San Angelos, Texas; two brothers and their wives, Charles and Lois
Heldenbrand, Nixa, and Clyde Sr. and Shirley Heldenbrand, Ozark; eight grandchildren;

six nieces and nephews; 14 great-nieces and nephews; and will also be missed by other
family members and many friends. Memorial services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, at
Winston Cemetery, Winston.
Heldt, Richard W. “Pop” 1889 - 2 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
Richard W. (Pop) Heldt, 73, of Ozark, died Friday evening in Fayetteville, Ark.,
in the Veterans Hospital after a short illness He was a veteran of World War I. He had
lived in Ozark about 10 years. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Billie Harvey, Ozark; a
stepdaughter, Mrs. Ruby Piland, Springfield; a son, William Lee, Tucson, Ariz.; two
sisters, Elizabeth Smith. Route 5, Springfield, and Mrs. Dollie Eastwood, Dallas, Tex.;
and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Adams-Monger
Chapel here, with the Rev. Sylva Howard officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery.
Helfrecht, Nona Rebecca (Payne) 7 Dec 1910 - 19 Jun 2004 SN-L 21 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Francis & Lucinda (Lebow) Payne; married George W. Helfrecht,
Sr.]
Nona Rebecca Helfrecht, 93, of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord,
Saturday, June 19, 2004. Nona was born December 7, 1910, to Francis Payne and
Lucinda Lebow Payne, in Christian County, Mo. She was a member of the St. John's
UCC Church, the St. John's Quilters, an avid Bingo player, and a St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Nona enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and also enjoyed the
activities at Primrose Place and spending time with her "family" there. Nona was
preceded in death by her husband, George W. Helfrecht Sr., two brothers, three sisters,
and her parents. Nona is survived by her four daughters, Nancy Graham, Suzanne
Lindsey and her husband Charles, Dorothy Hale, all of Springfield, and Jean Panhorst, of
Gerald, Mo.; one son, George Helfrecht Jr. and his wife Jeanne, of Springfield; one sister,
Lucy Owen, of Nixa; nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and
nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in St. John's UCC
Church, at the corner of Scott and Main, with interment to follow in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Dr. Sol Codillo and Reverend Doug Burwick will be officiating. Visitation is
tonight from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home. Memorial
donations may be made to the St. John's UCC Church or a charity of choice.
Helms, Betty J. (Liming) Davis 24 Apr 1931 - 22 Dec 1995
[Note: Daughter of A.D. “Dick” & Leota (Ward) Liming; married Floyd Davis’
married 3 Nov 1965 John R. “Bob” Helms, Sr.]
Betty J. Helms, age 64, of Ozark, died Friday, Dec. 22, 1995, in her home.
She was born April 24, 1931, in Webster County and was the daughter of A.D.
“Dick” and Leota Ward Liming. Her first husband, Floyd Davis, preceded her in
death. On Nov. 3, 1965, she was united in marriage to John R. “Bob” Helms, Sr.
Mrs. Helms was a member of Mentor Baptist Church. In 1994. she retired from
Wal-Mart. Survivors include: her husband, John R. “Bob” Helms; four children and
their spouses, Cathy and Dave Hampton, Rogersville, Audria and Randy Bollinger.
Springfield, John “Junior” and Kim Helms, Ozark, and Jessie Helms, Rogersville:
seven grandchildren, Travis, Justin, Jason, Kristina, John III, Zachary, and Tammy:
two great-grandchildren, Christopher and Kayla: a brother, William A. Leming.

Ozark: two sisters, Phyllis Hall and Shirley Freeman. both of Wichita, Kansas; a
nephew raised in her home, Jimmy Dale Grey, Wichita: nieces; nephews and many
friends. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday. in Mentor Baptist Church.
with Rev. Roy Cantrell and Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in
Fordland Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Helms, John 1882 - 10 Jun 1947 CCR 12 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: married Elsie]
The sudden death of John Helms, 64, at his farm home northeast of Billings
Tuesday came as a severe shock to his family and many friends. Death was due to a heart
attack about 10 o’clock Tuesday night. Mr. Helms was a native of the Salem community
where his death occurred. Mr. Helms was a typical Ozarks character--friendly and always
ready to help his neighbors and his many other friends. He followed farming all his life
and was a success in his vocation. He was devoted to his home and family and
community. Survivors are his widow, Elsie; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Fritz of
Springfield, and Mrs. Nina Dell Williams of Bois D’Arc; two sons, Everett of Ontario,
Calif., and Junior of the home; three grandchildren; four brothers, George of Billings,
Delbert of Garden City, Calif., Jim and Ross of the old home place; two sisters, Mrs. Ella
Johnson also of the Salem community, and Mrs. Minnie Bayless of Bois D’Arc, Mo.,
other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2
o’clock at Yeakley Chapel conducted by Rev. Roy Keith of Ash Grove. Burial was made
in the church cemetery under the direction of R.E. Thurman Funeral Home of Republic.
Helms, John R. "Bob" 22 Jan 1931 - 10 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of Robert Folk & Edna Mae (Lee) Helms; married 1951 Helen M. Burks;
married 1965 Betty J. Liming 24 Apr 1931 - 22 Dec 1995 who married first Floyd
Davis]
John R. "Bob" Helms, age 67, of Ozark, died Tuesday, February 10, 1998 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born January 22, 1931 in Seymour
and was the son of Robert Folk and Edna Mae (Lee) Helms. He owned and operated
Congress Garage in Springfield for many years. In 1951 he married Helen M. Burks.
Together they had four children, Cathy, Audria, John Jr., and Jessie. In 1965 he married
Betty Davis who preceded him in death in 1995. He was also preceded in death by his
parents and a sister, Artie Hubbard. Mr. Helms was a member of Mentor Baptist Church.
Survivors include: four children, Cathy Hampton and her husband, Dave, Rogersville,
Audria Bollinger and her husband, Randy, Springfield, John Helms Jr., and his wife Kim,
Ozark, and Jessie F. Helms, Rogersville; a special nephew, Jimmydale Grey and his wife,
Karen, Wichita, Kansas, and their children, seven grandchildren, Travis, Jason, Tammy,
Kristina, Justin, John, and Zachary; seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Sammy Joe
Helms, Seymour, and four sisters, Genevive Todd, Peculiar, Betty Sanders, Springfield,
Ill., Mary Sanders, Palmetto, Florida, and Joyce Kay Langley, Springfield. Funeral
services were Thursday, February 12, in Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville, with Rev.
Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Helms, Edwin Roy

16 Mar 1937 - 13 Jul 1975 OH 17 Jul 1975 p1

Ex-Sparta Man Killed
A former Sparta man, Edwin Roy Helms, Edwin Roy Helms, was shot and killed
last Sunday in Wichita, Kansas. Helms, 38, was living in a motel in the south part if that
city after moving to Wichita seven months ago. Charges of murder have been filed
against a Kansas man.
Helton, Davis Albert 6 Mar 1928 - 14 Mar 2002 CCN-J 19 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Frank & Nancy (Davis) Helton; married Susan]
Davis Albert Helton, 74, of Marshfield, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2002
in Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. He was born March 6, 1928 in Ridgedale,
Missouri, the son of Frank and Nancy (Davis) Helton. He served his country in the U.S.
Army and worked as part of The Constabulary Forces following World War II. Mr.
Helton retired as District Communications Engineer for the Missouri State Highway
Patrol. He was an avid ham radio operator. Survivors include: his wife, Susan; two
brothers, Floyd Helton, Stockton, California, and Ernest Helton, Costa Rica; two nieces,
Cindy Grant, Naples, Florida, and Nancy Scanlon, Fulton; five stepsons, Joe Haggard,
Fordland, Jim Haggard, Walnut Grove, California, Carl "Bob" Haggard, Roanoke, Texas,
and Rick Miller and Kirk Miller, both of Texas. Preceding him in death were: his parents;
his first wife, Ila; two sisters, Velma Scanlon, and Evelyn Helton; and a brother, Gene
Helton. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 19, in Marshfield United
Methodist Church with Rev. Lynn Dyke officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations may be made to the
American Diabetes Association.
Helton, Edgar 1890 - 12 Aug 1970 CCR 20 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: married Mattie Hill 1889 - 9 Oct 1970 ]
Funeral services for Edgar Helton, 79, of Billings were at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Claude Brown officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn
Cemetery, Buffalo, under direction of Cantrell of Billings. A 31-year resident of Billings
and former resident of Buffalo, Mr. Helton was a retired Frisco Railway employee and
member of the Billings Baptist Church. He died at his home early Wednesday after a
short illness. Surviving are his wife, Mattie; a son, Forest Wayne Helton, Milwaukee,
Wis.; a sister, Mrs.. Lissie Haldeman, Sterling, Okla.; two grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Helton, Mattie (Hill) 1889 - 9 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: married Edgar Helton 1890 - 12 Aug 1970]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Helton, 81, Billings, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
the Baptist church in Billings with the Rev. Claude Brown officiating. Burial was in
Oakland Cemetery at Buffalo. A longtime resident of Billings, Mrs. Helton died at 8:30
p.m. Friday in the Cox Rest Home, Republic., She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are a son, Wayne Helton, Wauwatosa, Wisc,; two sisters, Mrs. Golden Vest,
Ventura, Calif. and Mrs. Gussie Hardison, Bromide, Okla.; a brother, Jim Hill, Los
Angeles; two grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Helton, Susan Miller (Kerr) 10 Nov 1931 - 27 Feb 2003

Susan Miller Helton, age 71, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2003
in the home of her niece, Terry Merritt. She was born November 10, 1931, the daughter
of Emmett and Ruth (Reed) Kerr. Susan was a homemaker and formerly owned the
Hickory House. She was a member of Marshfield United Methodist Church. She was
preceded in death by her first husband, Dick Miller. Her second husband, Davis Helton,
also preceded her in death, as well as a son, David Miller, her sister, Janiss Rhodes, and
her mother, Ruth. Survivors include two sons, Rick Miller and wife Jeannie, and Kirk
Miller and wife Mary, all of Texas; her father, Emmett Kerr and wife Violet, Joplin; her
brother, James Kerr and wife, Carol, Joplin; four grandchildren, Dustin Miller, Chris
Grant, Elizabeth Grant and Jacob Grant; and two great-grand- children. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Lynn Dyke
officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7
p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial
donations to St. John's Hospice Program. Springfield News-Leader, March 1, 2003.
Helton, Theresa (Weber) 16 Dec 1916 - 2 Jun 1963 CCR 6 Jun 1963
[Note: married Howard E. Helton]
Mrs. Theresa Weber Helton, 46, Billings, died from leukemia at 10 a.m. Sunday
in St. Joseph’s Hospital at St. Charles following a three-month illness. Mrs. Helton is
survived by her husband, Howard; a sister, Mrs. Frances Hagedorn, Pierce City; and two
brothers, Carl Weber, Billings, and Joe Weber, Kansas City. The rosary was at 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the Cantrell Chapel. Funeral mass was at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the St.
Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph Cemetery.
Hembree, Hugh R. 1911 - 6 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: married Charlene]
Hugh R. Hembree, 78, of Stockton, died at 1:58 p.m. July 6 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Hembree were held July
10 in the Stockton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Manning Miller officiating.
Military graveside services conducted by Fort Leonard Wood Army Post members were
held at Stockton Cemetery. Mr. Hembree was a member of the American Legion, of the
Stockton United Methodist Church, of the Retired Teachers Association, and of the
Stockton Lodge, No. 283. Mr. Hembree is survived by his wife, Charlene; four daughters,
Nancy Daughterty, Ozark, Jerry Boon, Springfield, Carol Faucett, Hartville, and Betty
Morgan, Waynesville; an aunt, Thelma Pyle, Stockton; an uncle, Elton Bryson
Springfield; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Alumni Development Office, 132 Alumni Center, Care of the
University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, Mo. 65211.
Hembree, William Ray 10 Apr 2001 - 14 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
[Note: Son of William Allen Hembree & Sigrid Elissa Reynolds]
William Ray Hembree, four day old infant of William Allen Hembree and Sigrid
Elissa Reynolds, died Saturday, April 14, 2001 in St. Louis Children's Hospital, St.
Louis. He was born April 10, 2001 in Reeds Spring. Survivors include his parents,
William Andy "Billy" Hembree and Sigrid Elissa Reynolds, Reeds Spring; grandparents

Jody and Alice Friar, Doniphan, Mo., Annie Green, Ozark, and Bill and Charlotte
Hembree, Reeds Spring; great grandparents Dorothy Gunter, Doniphan, Bill Reynolds,
Fairdealing, Mo., and John and Bert McCann, Springfield; aunts and uncles, Josie Friar,
Doug Reynolds, Crystal Shelton, Tami Turbeyville, Chris Green and Cory and Cody
Hembree. A graveside service was Wednesday, April 18 in Blue Eye Memorial
Cemetery, Blue Eye, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Troy Geddes officiating.
Hemphill, Fannie B. 27 May 1902 - 18 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
Fannie C. Hemphill, 87, of Galena, died at 11:35 p.m. June 18 in the Aurora
Community Hospital. Services for Mrs. Hemphill will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday,
June 22, in the Galena First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Galena Cemetery under
the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena. Mrs. Hemphill was a lifelong
resident of the area, and was a member of the Galena First Baptist Church. Surviving are
two sons, Andy, Galena, and Ronnie Ozark; two daughters, Betty Carr, Cape Fair, and
Wanda Hemphill, Galena; a sister, Allie Campbell, of the state of California; 13
grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Hemphill, Gene 28 Jul 1934 - 12 Sep 2005 SN-L 14 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Fenton & Anna Mae (Brown) Hemphill; married 18 Jul 1959 Mary Jo
Crutchfield]
Gene Hemphill, 71, Ozark, born July 28, 1934, to the late Fenton and Anna Mae
(Brown) Hemphill in Vinita, Okla., passed away on September 12, 2005, in Cox South
Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gene proudly served his country as a Sergeant
in the Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1957. He was united in marriage to
Mary Jo Crutchfield on July 18, 1959, in Vinita, Okla. In 1996, Gene retired from
Roadway after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Local Union
245, American Legion Post 0331 in Brownsburg, Ind., and the Elks. His hobbies included
golf and he loved horse racing. Every Thursday, you could find him at the local Price
Cutters having breakfast with local retirees. Gene enjoyed his grandchildren and will be
sadly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his loving wife of the home, Mary
Jo; son, Rod Hemphill and wife, Tina of Cassville; daughters, Debbie Wheeler and
husband, Mike of Ozark and Dee Bailey and husband, Scott of Fordland; eight
grandchildren; brother, Clifford Hemphill and wife, Glenda of Vinita, Okla.; sister,
Carolin Conlin and Bill Hargrove of Chelsea, Okla.; numerous other loving relatives; and
a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kenneth
Hemphill. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2005, at 11 a.m. in
the chapel of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte with Reverend Rod
Kelley officiating. Visitation is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. In lieu
of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Red Cross with
envelopes provided at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at
www.tshfuneralservice.com
Hencey, Robert F. 28 Sep 1910 - 17 Feb 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married 17 May 1984 Nadine]

Robert F. Hencey, 78, died Feb. 17 at Sparks Regional Medical Center, Fort
Smith, Arkansas. Services for Mr. Hencey were held Feb. 21 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, with the Rev. Leroy French officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr.
Hencey was a former resident of Springfield and Jefferson City, and was a retired rate
expert with the Public Service Commission of Missouri. He was a member of the Baptist
Church and Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422 in Springfield. He was a
musician and a member of the Musician's Local. He and his wife, Nadine, were married
in Ozark May 17, 1934 and would soon have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
He grew up in Springfield and returned there following his retirement. Mr. Hencey is
survived by his wife, Nadine; two sons, Robert, Battle Creek, Michigan, and Stephen,
Jefferson City; two daughters, Sharon Owensby, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Reta
Thompson, Kansas City; a brother, Clarence Hencey, Rogersville; nine grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren.
Henderson, Allie Susan (Cave) 31 May 1864 - 27 Jul 1955
CCR 4 Aug 1955 p8
Graveside services for Mrs. Allie Susan Henderson, 91, who died July 27 at
Nevada, Mo. were held Friday morning at 11:30 at Hopedale Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs. Henderson was born in 1864 in the Pembina
community northeast of Ozark. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors
include two sons, James C. Henderson of Topeka, Kan. and Gus P. Henderson of
Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Yates and Mrs. Ruby Gilmore, both of
Nevada; 11 grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Henderson, Almeda (Pittman) 10 Jul 1870 - 21 Jan 1952 CCR 22 Jan 1953 p4
Mrs. Almeda Henderson, 83, passed away Wednesday, January 21, at the home of
her son, Bernard Henderson of route 1, Ozark, where she had been living since June
1952. She was born in Mercer County, Missouri July 10, 1870, the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Salem Pittman. On November 6, 1891, she was united in marriage to Charles
Edward Henderson at Leon, Iowa and to this union three sons were born. Her husband
preceded her in death in June, 1952. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson spent the first years of their
married life in Missouri and Oklahoma, later moving to Nebraska, where they lived until
the death of Mr. Henderson. Besides rearing their own children, they opened their home
to a grandson and granddaughter. The grandson, Charles Henderson is now serving with
the U. S. Navy, and the granddaughter, Mrs. W. W. Wilkerson, now resides in Atlantic
Beach, Fla. Surviving are her three sons, Bernard of Ozark, Alva of Pasadena, Calif.. and
Olin of Foxboro, Wisc, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is
being sent by the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark to Bladen, Nebr. for services there on
Monday, Jan. 26 at the Methodist Church. Burial will be in the East Lawn Cemetery
under direction of the Merten Funeral Home of Bladen.
Mr. Bernard Henderson is
accompanying the body to Bladen for the funeral services there.
Henderson, Arnold C. 1912 - 15 Jul 1966 CCR 21 Jul 1966 p1
Funeral services for Arnold C. Henderson, 54, a former resident of Stone County,
who was killed Friday, July 15 in a two-car accident at an intersection in San Jose, Calif.,
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson

officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Henderson had lived in California for 15 years.
Henderson, Bernard L. 6 Jan 1893 - 13 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: married Amanda E. 26 Jan 1905 - 31 Oct 1980]
Bernard L. Henderson, 75, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital. The native of Princeton moved to Christian County in 1934
and was a member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Amanda; one son,
William of the home; a brother, Richard of Foxboro, Wis.; and two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen
Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery
Henderson, Clifford Wayne 21 Jul 1935 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: Son of ? & Alta (?) Henderson]
BILLINGS - Clifford Wayne Henderson, 39, Billings, was found dead in his
home here Thursday evening by a neighbor. Christian County Coroner Arthur D. Adams
said Mr. Henderson died of natural causes. Adams said the man had been in ill health for
some time, and he lived alone. The coroner said Mr. Henderson was last seen a week ago
Saturday. Among his survivors is his mother, Mrs. Alta Wiggans, Kansas City. The body
was transferred to Mt. Moriah Mortuary in Kansas City for services and burial.
Henderson, Coval D. 8 Oct 1912 - 25 Feb 2006 SN-L 27 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Lemuel Edgar & Stella (Looney) Henderson; married 8 May 1939 Ruth
Irene Donley 25 Sep 1917 - 27 Oct 2006]
Mr. Coval D. Henderson passed away peacefully in his sleep at 12:40 a.m. on
Feb. 25, 2006, at Christian Health Care East. He was born Oct. 8, 1912, at Lead Mine,
Mo., the oldest of six children born to Lemuel Edgar and Stella (Looney) Henderson. He
was a resident of Springfield for 60 years. He worked as an over-the-road driver. On May
8, 1939, he and Ruth Donley were united in marriage. He is survived by his wife, Ruth,
of the home sons, Gary Henderson, of Springfield, Jerald and Jan Henderson, of Nixa,
and Philip and Cheryl Henderson, of Shawnee, Kan. daughter, Debra Boehmler, of
Branson and son-in-law, Brook Boehmler, of Branson grandchildren: Michael
Henderson, Nixa Patrick Henderson, Broken Arrow, Okla., Jeffrey Henderson, Overland
Park, Kan. Michele Close, Raytown, Mo. Todd Boles, Russellville, Ark. Steven
Henderson, Ozark Chelsea Bassham, Lee's Summit, Mo. and Chad Boehmler, Branson
10 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Coval held a special place in his
heart for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed by
many, and will always be remembered for his kindness and gentleness by those who
knew and loved him. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. No formal visitation is planned.
Henderson, Emma G. (Henson) 14 Dec 1918 - 29 Jan 2005
SN-L 1 Feb 2005
Emma G. Henderson, 86, Springfield, passed away Saturday in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, Mo. She was born December 14, 1918, in Springfield, Mo., to
Charles and Loretta (Smith) Henson. Emma was a resident since the opening of the
Missouri Baptist Home, Ozark, Mo. Emma was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church

and a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and reading. Emma Henson and
James Henderson were married April 16, 1938, and three children were born to this
union. Survivors include her husband, James; two sons and their wives, James and Jeri
Henderson, and David and Diane Henderson; and daughter, Debra Trotter, all of
Springfield, Mo.; sister, Goldie Fuhr, Hemet, Calif.; six grandchildren; and two
greatgrandchildren. Services are 2 p.m. today in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel,
with burial following in Brookline Cemetery under the direction of Walnut Lawn
DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home.
Henderson, John W. 6 Dec 1883 - 23 May 1963 CCR 23 May 1963
[Note: Son of Alexander & Jane (Lowry) Henderson; married Minnie Jane Keithley 19
Jan 1892 - Apr 1983]
John W. Henderson, 79, of 1210 Mt. Vernon, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, May 11, at
Glendora, Calif. For the last 11 years he and his wife had been employed at Harding
Military Academy in Glendora during nine months of the year, spending the other three
here. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; a son, Fred, Van Nuys, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs.
Cuma Schupbach, Route 2, Billings; two brothers, Charley and Jim, both of Reeds
Spring; two sisters, Mrs Suda Davis and Mrs. Maude Evans, both of Wichita; six
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Eisenhour Church with the Rev. R.W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Henderson, Lillie Viola (Cloud) 1879 - 25 Sep 1961
CCR 28 Sep 1961 p4
[Note: married Hiram Henderson 1852 - 1932]
Mrs. Lillie Viola Henderson, 82, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Shirley Wolfe, 2 1/2 miles southeast of Clever, where she has resided for
the past six years. A resident of Christian and Stone Counties most of her life, Mrs.
Henderson is also survived by a son, Arnold of Cupertino, Calif.; ten grandchildren; a
sister, Mrs. Etta Wilson of Route 1, Clever; two brothers, Ellie I. Cloud of Carthage and
Efton H. Cloud of Grand Island, Nebr.; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Virl Renfro, Route 1,
Clever. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church
with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction
of Harris of Clever.
Henderson, Robert L. 1936 - 22 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
Funeral mass will be held for Robert L. Henderson, 28, of New Bloomfield,
formerly of Ozark, who was killed about 10:45 p.m. Monday in a one-car crash in Miller
County. According to troopers, Henderson, who was employed by the Bridge
Engineering Division of the Missouri Highway Department, was killed when his car went
off Miller County 17 near Tuscumbia. He attended grade school and high school in
Ozark, attended Southwest Missouri State College, and graduated from the University of
Missouri at Rolla. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Jefferson City, the
American Society of Civic Engineers, and the Missouri Society of Professional
Engineers. His wife, the former Miss Patricia Welch, graduated in 1952 from St. Agnes
High School in Springfield. Surviving besides Mrs. Henderson are a son, Steven, and a
daughter, Catherine Marie, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard

Henderson, and a brother, William Lee, all of Ozark. Rosary services were at 7:30
Wednesday evening in Dooley Chapel at Jefferson City. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m.
tomorrow at St. Agnes Cathedral in Springfield with the Rev. Nicholas Hirtz officiating.
Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery.
Henderson, Ruth Irene (Donley) 25 Sep 1917 - 27 Oct 2006 SN-L 29 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of M. Eldon & M. Anna (Thomas) Donley; married 8 May 1929 Coval
D. Henderson 8 Oct 1912 - 25 Feb 2006]
Mrs. Ruth Irene (Donley) Henderson passed away peacefully in her sleep at 11
a.m. on Oct. 27, 2006, at Christian Health Care in Nixa. She was born Sept. 25, 1917, at
Urbana, Mo., the only daughter of six children born to M. Eldon and M. Anna (Thomas)
Donley. She was a resident of Springfield for 60 years. She was united in marriage with
Coval D. Henderson on May 8, 1939, who passed on earlier this year. She is survived by
her children, Gary Henderson of Springfield, Jerald Henderson and Jan of Nixa, Philip
Henderson and Cheryl of Shawnee, Kan., and Debra Boehmler of Springfield, Mo.;
grandchildren, Michael Henderson, Nixa, Patrick Henderson, Broken Arrow, Okla.,
Jeffrey Henderson, Overland Park, Kan., Michele Close, Raytown, Mo., Todd Boles,
Russellville, Ark., Steven Henderson, Ozark, Mo., Chelsea Bassham, Lee's Summit, Mo.,
and Chad Boehmler, Springfield, Mo.; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. Ruth devoted her life to her husband, children and grandchildren. She was
happiest when surrounded by her family. After the passing of her beloved husband, she
looked forward to joining him in heaven. Mother, you will be greatly missed and never
forgotten. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 31, 2006, at
Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Pastor Nolan Carrier officiating. No formal
visitation is planned.
Hendon, Hubert 15 Oct 1910 - Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
ROGERSVILLE - Hubert Hendon, 65, Route 2, Rogersville, was dead on arrival
at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield about 2 p.m. Monday. Hospital authorities said cause
of death has not been determined that evening. The former resident of Fort Worth, Tex.;
four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Bosher and Miss Eunice Hendon, both of Burleson, Tex., Mrs.
Geneva Trueblood, Kilgore, Tex. and Mrs. Laveda Sears, Bowie, Tex.; eight stepgrandchildren and four step great grandchildren. Rivermonte will announce
arrangements.
AND
Hendon, Hubert 15 Oct 1910 - Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Hubert Hendon, 65, Route 2, Rogersville, was at 2
p.m. Thursday in Mentor Baptist Church near here with the Rev. John Spence and Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery near Buffalo, under the
direction of Rivermonte of Springfield. Mr. Hendon was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield about 2 p.m. Monday. A funeral home spokesman authorities said
cause of death has not been determined. Survivors not previously listed include eight
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Hendrex, James Louis 1861 - 1935
[note : Surname spelling from tombstone and spelling used by his descendants]

Funeral services for Louis Hendrix, 74-year-old Ponce De Leon farmer, who died
yesterday morning at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness, will be at
2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Ponce De Leon Church. Reverend A. E. Peterson
of Springfield will officiate. Burial will be in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery under
direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. The Masonic Lodge of Ozark, of which Mr.
Hendrix was a member, will conduct services at the grave. Survivors are the widow,
Mrs. Nancy Hendrix; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Little of Ponce De Leon and Mrs. Mary
Inmon of Ozark; and one son, Willie Hendrix of Ponce De Leon.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Hendricks, Bertie (Foster) 1885 - 3 Jul 1967 CCR 6 Jul 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertie Hendricks, 82, Billings, were at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in the Blades Chapel Church with the Rev. Marion LaFollette, the Rev. Harold
Pyle and the Rev. Bill Springer officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell. Mrs. Hendricks died about 1 p.m. Saturday in the Aurora Community
Hospital. She was a member of the Blades Chapel Church. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Oka Johnson and Mrs. Royal Talley, both of Marionville; two sisters, Mrs. Everett
Privatt and Mrs. Barney Upchurch, both of Ava; a brother, Estel Foster, Ava; six
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Hendricks, Champ A. 1894 - 19 Nov 1957 CCM 21 Nov 1957 p4
[Note: Son of Marquis R. & ? (?) Hendricks]
Funeral services for Champ A. Hendricks, 63, who died Saturday, November 16
in a Springfield hospital, were held Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at
Billings, with Rev. ____ LaFollette officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a native of Greene County who
lived his entire lifetime in the Republic and Billings communities where he was a farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. ___ Hendricks, Route 1, Republic; three daughters,
Mrs. Opal Roberts of Park Ridge, Ill, Mrs. Faye Fabro of Billings and Mrs, Mary Lou
Murray of Dallas, Texas, six grandchildren; three brothers, T. A. Hendricks of Pierce
City, Mo. and Clinton Hendricks of Fresno, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Angie Thayer of
Miller, Mo and Mrs, Addie Blades of Republic.
Hendricks, Louise 1896 - 10 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
Mrs. Louise Hendricks, 75, of Billings, died at Aurora Community Hospital
Friday morning after a short illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Opal
Roberts of Park Ridge, Ill., Mrs. Mary Lou Murray, of Irving, Tex, and Mrs. Faye Fabro,
of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Alma Clark, of Mt. Vernon; nine grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel at Billings
with the Rev. Leo Brown officiating. Burial was Kerr Cemetery, northwest of Billings.
Hendricks, Marquis R. 1860 - 26 Oct 1950 CCR 2 Nov 1950
Marquis R. Hendricks, 90, lifelong resident of Greene County, died at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday in the home of his son, Champ Hendricks on Route 2, following a short illness.
He was a retired farmer. Survivors include four sons, Tom and Champ Hendricks of
Wentworth, Mo., and Clinton Hendricks of Yosemite National Park, Calif., two

daughters, Mrs. Angeline Thayer of Mt Vernon and Mrs. Addie Blades of Republic; 12
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon
at Kerr chapel with Rev. Marion LaFollette officiating. Burial was made in Kerr
cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Glen Roberts, Ivan
Rose, James Thayer, Willard Mooneyham, Clyde Mooneyham and Claude Loyd.
Hendricks, Sadie Marie (Young) 24 Dec 1932 - 29 Dec 2003 CCH-N 14 Jan 2004
Sadie Marie Young Hendricks, 71, died at 5:58 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2003. She
was born Dec. 24, 1932 in Kansas City, the daughter of Archie Eugene and Sadie Adell
(Robinson) Young. Hendricks grew up in and around Appleton City, Mo., with her Aunt
Rose and Uncle Ike Seward. She graduated from Appleton City High School in May
1951. She and Jackie Ray Hendricks were married Nov. 14, 1951 in Las Vegas, Nev. To
this union five children were born: Jackie Eugene, Lonnie Dwayne, Juanita Marie,
Kenneth Ray and Noreen Gene. Hendricks spent many years traveling with her husband
and spent the last 15 years around Springfield and Clever with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Archie and Sadie Young; a sister, Patsy Sapp; a
brother, Archie Young; Aunt and Uncle Seward; sisters-in-law, Donna Hendricks, Kay
Hendricks, Rosemary Hendricks and Mildred Hendricks; brothers-in-law, Marvin
Hendricks, Arlie Hendricks, Gerald Langdon and Jimmie Hendricks. Survivors include
her husband of 52 years, Jackie Ray; three sons, Jackie and wife Catherine, Lonnie and
wife Barbara, and Kenneth and wife Debbie; two daughters, Juanita Richmond and
husband Terry, and Noreen Kohrs and husband Larry; seven grandchildren, Robert
Hendricks and wife Katherine, Brandy McGarity and husband John, Amanda Kohrs, Kale
Souder, Tia Harris and husband Kevin, Jessica Richmond and Kurtis Hendricks; three
great-grandchildren, Stormy and Bradley Hendricks and Joshua Harris; cousins, Bonnie
Crowder and husband Everett, and Barbara Jean; a half-sister, Pearl Lewis; several nieces
and nephews; family and friends. Cremation is under the direction of Greenlawn South.
No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Reorganized
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, American Heart Association and National
Kidney Foundation. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Hendricks, William Arthur 23 Nov 1868 - 5 Mar 1947 CCR 13 Mar 1947 p5
[Note: married Rosa A. 17 Sep 1878 - 10 May 1960]
William A. Hendricks died Wednesday morning in St. Johns hospital in
Springfield after a lingering illness. He was 78 years of age, and had been a resident of
Springfield for a number of years. He formerly lived north of Billings in the St. Joe
school district community. He is survived by his wife, Rosa; and one son, Howard B.
Hendricks of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon under
direction of the Dunn Funeral Home in Springfield with burial in Rose Hill cemetery in
Billings.
Hendricks, Winford 1893 - 15 Jul 1947 CCR 24 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Naomi (?) Hendricks married Fannie]
Winford Hendricks, 54, a Lawrence county farmer, died suddenly at his home in
Mt. Vernon Tuesday, July 15. A well-known farmer in that area, he was born in
Lawrence county and resided south of Halltown before moving to Mt. Vernon several

years ago. Survivors are his wife, Fannie; one daughter, Ruhama Jenkins; his mother,
Mrs. Naomi Hendricks; a sister, Mrs. Edith Hendrickson; two brothers, Lloyd and Alfred
Hendricks, and two grandchildren, all of whom reside south of Halltown. Funeral
services were held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at Kerr chapel, with the Rev. A.J. Burk
officiating. Burial was in Kerr chapel cemetery.
Hendrickson, Leroy 1897 - 15 Sep 1967 CCR 21 Sep 1967 p1
Leroy Hendrickson, 70, Chadwick, a retired painter, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Woodrow Bateman, Chadwick, after a brief illness.
Besides Mrs. Bateman, Mr. Henderickson is survived by four other daughters, Mrs.
Velma Scheu, Mrs. Lola Boyce, Mrs. Wilma Bailey and Mrs. Vernita Dawson, all of
Omaha, Neb.; one son, Russell, also of Omaha; four brothers, C. L., M. D., Arthur and
John, all of Villesca, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Branton and Miss Anna Hendrickson,
also of Villesca; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in the Wolfs Funeral Chapel in Villesca, Iowa. Local arrangements
were under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Hendrickson, Phyllis Jean (Cawthra) 3 May 1940 - 28 Apr 1998 CCH-N 6 May 1998
Phyllis Jean Hendrickson, age 57, of Ozark, died Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in her
home. She was born May 3, 1940 in Douglas County and was the daughter of Walter and
Eva (Kirby) Cawthra. Her parents and a brother, Roger Daniels, preceded her in death.
Survivors include: three children, James Hendrickson and his wife Stella, Sacramento,
Calif., Deloris Emfinger and her husband, John, Ava; and Eva Hendrickson, Ozark; five
grandchildren, Angie, James, and Gregory Hendrickson, Justin Emfinger, and Kelsi
Henrickson-Kindrick; seven brothers and sisters, Jimmy Daniels, Oklahoma; Eula
Harvey, Ozark; Donna Murphy, Springfield; Bill Cawthra and Gerald Cawthra, both of
Springfield; Robert Cawthra and Linda Burks, both of Ozark. Funeral services were 10
a.m. Saturday, May 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous at the Funeral Home.
Hendrix, Dorothy Ann (Hale) 27 Oct 1921 - 8 Aug 2003 SN-L 10 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of William & Docie (Smith) Hale]
Dorothy Ann Hendrix, 81, Springfield, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Friday, August
8, 2003 in Christian Health Care West. Dorothy was born October 27, 1921 in
Springfield, the daughter of William Hale and Docie Smith. She was united in marriage
to Melvin Eugene Hendrix in March of 1939 in Ozark. Her main focus in life was being a
mother and a grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her
grandparents who raised her, Eli and Annie (Towns) Smith; a sister, Anna Belle Webb; a
daughter, Barbara Jean Davis; and two sons, Melvin Russell Hendrix and Douglas
Eugene Hendrix. Survivors include seven children, Mary E. Belle and Linda A. Hendrix,
both of Springfield, Johnny R. Hendrix of Collins, Shirley K. Elliott of Aldrich, Janice L.
McConnell of Ozark, Bonnie S. Hendrix of Strafford, and Tommy L. Hendrix of
Marshfield 35 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; a
brother, E.J. Perkins of Springfield; and a sister, Agnes Blades of California. Dorothy
was touched by many family members in her life and extended family became her
immediate family. She will always be remembered as a loving sister-in-law, aunt, niece

and cousin. Graveside funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in
Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Antioch Cemetery, north of Springfield. Visitation will
be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Hendrix, Douglas Eugene 26 Jun 1959 - 28 Nov 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Melvin & Dorothy (Hale) Hendrix; married 19 Aug 1988 Donna]
Douglas Eugene Hendrix, age 42, of Sparta, died Nov. 28, 2001, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident in Greene County. He was born June 26, 1959, in
Springfield, the son of Melvin and Dorothy (Hale) Hendrix. He was employed by Paul
Mueller Company. On Aug. 19, 1988, he and his wife, Donna, were married. Survivors
include: His wife, Donna; four children, Alan Melton, Springfield, Sheryl Melton, Megan
and D'Ann Hendrix, all of the home; brothers and sisters and brothers-in-law and sistersin-law, Mary Belle and Steve, Linda Hendrix and Ralph, and Johnny Hendrix, all of
Springfield, Kay Elliot and Mike, Stockton, Janice McConnell and Scott, all of Ozark,
Bonnie Hendrix and Jack, Springfield, Tommy Hendrix and Dee, Marshfield, Joanne
Price and Danny, Springfield, and Charlotte Parker and James, Fordland; his mother and
father-in-law, Donald and Faye Price, Fordland; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Eugene Hendrix; a brother,
Melvin Russell; a sister, Barbara Jean Davis; and a brother-in-law, Frankie Price. A
graveside service was Dec. 1 in Antioch Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Jerry Cox
officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hendrix, Verna Agnes (Vaughn) Huffman 22 May 1910 - 8 Mar 1999 CCH-N 17 Mar
1999
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Lelia Pearl (Duncan) Vaughn; married Albert Huffman;
married Ervin Lee Hendrix]
Verna Agnes Vaughn Huffman Hendrix, age 88, of Nixa, passed Monday, March
8, 1999 in Nixa Balanced Care. She was born May 22, 1910 in Scott County, Missouri
and was the daughter of Charles and Lelia Pearl (Duncan) Vaughn. Mrs. Hendrix was a
member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include: two daughters,
Jeanell Lopp and her husband, Jerry, Ozark, and Dorothy Valentovic, Belton, Missouri; a
son, Charles Huffman, Houston, Texas; twelve grandchildren; and a host of great- and
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband
Albert Huffman, and her second husband, Ervin Lee Hendrix. Funeral services were
Wednesday, March 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Dale Bond officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery Ozark. Visitation was Tuesday in the funeral home.
Henley, Carra Ann 6 Aug 1897 - Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p9
[Note: married Clyde E. Henley]
Carra Ann Henley, 79, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 10:53 a.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center after a three-week illness. Mrs. Henley, a lifelong rural Rogersville
resident, was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ, the Kinser Home Economic
Extension Club and the Palace Garden Club. Surviving are her husband, Clyde E.
Henley; a son, W. E. Henley, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Allene Stowe, Springfield
and Mrs. Loriene Abruzzino, Cleveland, Ohio and two sisters, Mrs. Birdie Larson,

Atascadero, Calif. and Mrs. Myrtle West, Taft, Calif. Burial was at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Center Point Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray and Roy L. Wilson officiating. Burial
will be in Dodson Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Henley, Ethel (Heath) Gray Stafford 22 Mar 1938 - 15 Sep 2003 SN-L 16 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of George & Rhoda Heath; married first Howard Gray; married second
Jean Stafford]
Ethel Gray Stafford Henley, age 75, passed away Monday, September 15, 2003,
in the James River Care Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born March 22, 1928, in
Norwood, Mo., to George and Rhoda Heath. She is preceded in death by her parents, a
brother Arch Heath, her children's father Howard Gray, and husband Jean Stafford. She is
survived by her three children Sharon Moore, Beverly and husband Gerald Van Ness, all
of Rogersville, and Darrell and wife Janie Gray, Nixa; eight grandchildren and nineteen
great grandchildren Denise and Tom McPhail, Grace, Josh and Chrissi, Ash Grove;
Shellee and Randy Mavis, Abbee and Anna, Stacey and Curtis Boyland, Dillon, Austin,
and Jahda, all of Springfield; Dennis and Leann Moore, Kyle, Kayla, Hanna, Clayton,
and Macie, Teri and JA Fielden, Jason, Joshua, and Travis, and Keith Moore, Justin and
Jacob, all of Rogersville; Katrina and Jim Cantrell and Amanda, Nixa, Dennis Gray and
Dennis Jr., State of Louisiana; a sister Hazel and husband George Benoit, Brookline
Station; several nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. Ethel was a cherished
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who always took great pride in her family.
She especially loved spending time with all her grandchildren. She will be fondly
remembered and deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her. She will live on
forever in our hearts. Visitation will be held today, September 16, 2003, from 7 to 8 p.m.
in the funeral home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 17, 2003, at 10
a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with internment to follow in
Holland Cemetery, Rogersville, Mo. The family would like to extend their gratitude to
the staff at James River Care Center and Hospice for the care of support of our beloved
mother and grandmother during the past year.
Hennies, Marian Christine (Katzman) 21 Aug 1896 - 10 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of Adolph H. & Christina Katzman; married ? Hennies]
Marian Christine Katzman Hennies, 92, of Ozark, died Sept. 10 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Services for Mrs. Hennies were held Tuesday in Louisville,
Kentucky, with burial at Cave Hill Cemetery, Louisville. Mrs. Hennies had resided in
Louisville for most of her life, living the last 11 years in Ozark. She had been a
bookkeeper for McKesson-Robins, and for the Highland Presbyterian Church. She was a
member of the Highland Presbyterian Church. Her survivors include a sister, Mrs.
Mildred McCracken, Ozark; a niece and nephew, Betty and Neal Grubaugh, Ozark; a
nephew, Frank Katzman, Independence; nine greatnieces; and two great-nephews.
Henry, Alfred 1883 - 15 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
Alfred Henry, 82, whose home was west of Highlandville, died at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday in the Crane Retirement Home. He was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist
Church. Survivors are his wife, Ida Margaret; and three brothers, Vernice, Highlandville.
Jess, Aurora and Seth, Ash Grove. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pleasant

View Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Flood
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Henry, Bill 19 Mar 1908 - 4 Jan 1993 OH 6 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Press & Hattie (Stutesman) Henry; married Lula Rose “Lou” Adams]
Bill Henry, 84, Ozark, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1993 in Springfield. He was born
March 19, 1908, the son of Press and Hattie Stutesman Henry. Throughout his life he
lived in the Ozark area and was a farmer. He was a World War II veteran. He was united
in marriage to Lula Rose Adams. Survivors include his wife, Lou; a daughter, Shirley
Ann Smith, Rock, KS; two grandchildren, Jerri Palmer, Springfield, and Lora Landis,
Ozark; three great-grandchildren, Jeremy Palmer, Constance Fanning and Casey Landis;
a sister, Ethel McClimmons, Jerome, Idaho; nieces and nephews. Services were held in
Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Long officiating.
Henry, Earl Dean 29 Dec 1922 - Jun 1963 CCR 27 Jun 1963
Earl Dean Henry, 40, Highlandville, died Sunday morning at Burge-Protestant
Hospital after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertie Henry; three
daughters, Patsy, Earlene and Sheila; two sons, Harold Dean and Darrell, and his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Henry of Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm.
Wednesday in the Highlandville school with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial
was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Adams & Monger of Ozark.
Henry, Elisha 1873 - 21 Feb 1930
Elisha Henry passed away at his home southeast of Ozark Feb. 21, 1930, aged 56
years. The body was brought to the Ozark Undertaking Co. and prepared for burial.
Funeral services were held at the home February 22, with burial in Prospect cemetery
under the direction of T.B. Chaffin. (Christian County Republican – 27 February 1930)
Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henry, Ervie 1905 - 1 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of William & Henry; married Burel]
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday at Pleasant View church for
Ervie Henry, 42, who died Feb. 1 at his home near Montague. Services were conducted
by Rev. Donald Mabe, with burial under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of
Clever. He is survived by his wife, Burel; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Henry of
Montague; seven brothers, Perry and Riley of Marionville, Vernice of Highlandville,
Alfred of Springfield, Seth of Brookline, Jess of Hurley, and Evert of White City. He was
a member of the Pleasant View Baptist church.
Henry, Ezart Avery 26 Aug 1899 - 16 Nov 1957
CCM 21 Nov 1957 p4
Funeral services for Ezart Avery Henry, 58, who died Saturday, Nov. 16, in a
Springfield hospital were held this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church with Rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was a farmer and lived most of her life
in the Ponce de Leon community. He was first a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church, later moving his membership to the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Survivors

include his wife, Mrs. Vina Henry, Route 2, Galena; six sons, Onis and Curtis Henry of
Springfield, Homer Henry of Williamsport, Pa., Laurence Henry of Stella, Mo., Edgar
Henry of Galena, and Noel Henry of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Imogene Little and
Mrs. Faye Dean Pippin of Springfield, Lula Belle and Shirley Jean Henry of the home; 11
grandchildren, four brothers, Alfred and Vernice Henry of Highlandville, Seth Henry of
Ash Grove and Jess Henry of Aurora.
Henry, Flossie Etheleen 17 Oct 1911 - 21 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
Flossie Etheleen Henry, 77, of Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Springfield
Health Care Center. A rosary service for Mrs. Henry was held Feb. 23 at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark. Graveside services and burial were in Ridge Park Cemetery, Marshall.
She is survived by two daughters.
Henry, Francis A. 20 Sep 1898 - 16 Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
HIGHLANDVILLE - Francis Henry, 77. a lifelong Highlandville resident, died
Wednesday at 6:25 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient
for about a week. He had owned and operated a service station here before he retired. He
was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one brother, Bill of Nixa; three
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Hammons, Highlandville, Mrs. Edna Blevins, Springfield and Miss
Ethel Henry of the state of Oregon; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Highlandville Baptist Church with the Revs. John
Bilyeu and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under
the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Henry, George A. 22 Jan 1901 - 6 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
George A. Henry, father of Kenneth Henry of Billings, died Dec. 6 at his home in
Washburn apparently after suffering a heart attack. He was 78. Services and burial were
held last Sunday in Cassville with burial in Kings Cemetery near Washburn.
Henry, Glenn W. 28 Jun 1910 - 25 Jun 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Ira L. & Leona Jane (Walker) Henry; married Nona Eunice Swearengin]
Glenn W. Henry, 78, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of the Keltner area, died June
25 at the Phoenix General Hospital. Private services for Mr. Henry were held June 29.
Dr. William O. Smith, Pastor of the Shadow Mountain Church, officiated at the service.
Burial with full military rites was in National Memorial ,Cemetery in Arizona. Funeral
arrangements were under the direction of the Shadow Mountain Mortuary. Mr. Henry
was born June 28, 1910 at Keltner, where his parents owned a country store and post
office. He attended school in Keltner and high school at Rogersville. He attended the
State Teachers College in Springfield. Mr. Henry taught school at Union Hill in Christian
County. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He later served as sales and
advertising manager of the Jezzards and the Fadler Produce Companies in Springfield for
several years. After moving to Phoenix, he continued his career as advertising manager
for the AG Grocers until his retirement. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodges
in Sparta, Missouri and in Phoenix, Arizona. Surviving are his wife, Nona Eunice
(Swearengin) Henry; two sons, Max and Leon Henry of Phoenix; one sister, Hazel
Babcock; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; many friends and relatives.

Henry, Helen (Bishop)
26 Jul 1903 - 2 Feb 1923
GOD GIVETH AND TAKETH AWAY. One beautiful Sabbath morning July 26,
1903 into the care and home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop, God gave little Helen, a
darling baby girl. How their hearts thrilled with joy and swelled with pride over the birth
of this new born babe. Helen was an affectionate loving child and as she grew to
womanhood all along the pathway of life she was a ray of sunlight where e’re she went
and was loved and admired by all whom knew her. On February 2, 1923 at 12:30 a.m.,
after an illness of three days, God in his wisdom and glory seen fit to take her away. She
was a bride of but twelve days, having been married January 20, 1923 to Mr. Clarence
Henry of Hannibal, Mo., where the couple resided at the time of the death. The remains
were returned and laid away in the Highlandville cemetery February 4, 1923. On account
of an attack of the “flu” the bereaved husband was unable to accompany the body to its
last resting place. Deceased leaved a husband, father, mother, four brothers, five sisters,
and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words cannot express the
deep sorrow we felt upon hearing of her death. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the
bereaved relatives. How we miss our darling Helen, No more on earth to roam; One
sweet thought again we’ll meet her, On the Resurrection morn, She was converted when
eleven years old and united with the 1st Central Baptist church. Oh! The joys of that
morning, when our loved ones we meet; With songs of the Saints, we each other shall
greet. No more to be parted through eternities years, And the past all forgotten with its
sorrows and tears. (Christian County Republican, 02 March 1923). Contributed by Bill
Goss.
CARD OF THANKS. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors, who so kindly
assisted us through the illness and death of our dear wife and daughter, granddaughter
and niece, and when their time comes to leave this world, may as many willing hands be
ready to assist them, is the prayer of Mr. Clarence Henry, Mr. and Mrs. George Bishop
and children, Grandma Bishop and children, (Christian County Republican, 02 March
1923). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henry, Homer 10 Dec 1925 - 3 Apr 1967 CCR 6 Apr 1967 p1
Homer Henry, 41, of Spokane, died Sunday night in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a sudden illness. Mr. Henry was a construction worker up to a few
years ago when he developed a heart condition, He was a member of General Laborers
Local 676, Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Avis; four sons, Jimmie, Bobby, Richly
and Leslie and one daughter, Clara Mae, all of the home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. R. N.
Russell officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of CheathamStumpff.
Henry, Ida F. (Payne) 14 Mar 1886 - 3 Nov 1967 CCR 7 Nov 1957 p1
Mrs. Ida F. Henry was born March 14, 1886 and departed this life at
Highlandville at the age of 71 years, seven months and 20 days. She was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church and a resident of the Highlandville community for the past
30 years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, November 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the
Highlandville church by Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery

under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Oscar Henry;
three sisters, Mary Cook of Atlanta, Tex., Mrs. M. A. Clift of Dennison, Tex., and Mrs,
Jewell Burney of Atlanta, Tex.
Henry, Ida Margaret (Bilyeu) 1886 - 28 Nov 1966 CCR 1 Dec 1966 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Margaret Henry, 80. Highlandville, were at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in Pleasant View Baptist church west of Highlandville, with the Rev. Loyd
Wilson officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mrs. Henry died at 10:20 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was a
member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. One brother, Moses Bilyeu, Houston, Tex.,
survives.
Henry, Ivetta J. (Gum) 5 Jul 1911 – 16 Jan 2000 CCH-N 19 Jan 2000
Ivetta J. Henry, age 88, of Ozark, Missouri, died Sunday, January 16, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born July 5, 1911 in Powell, Missouri and
was the daughter of Jasper and Cora (Lawson) Gum. In 1937 she and Herbert E. Henry
were married in California. She lived most of her life in the San Jose, California area.
Survivors include: her husband, Herbert, a sister, Pauline Parker, Ozark; a brother,
Lowell Gum, Stella, Missouri; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in
death by two sisters, Lena Gum and Margaret Price and a brother, Noel Gum. A
graveside funeral was at 1 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, in Union Cemetery, east of
Anderson under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Henry, Jimmie Dale 18 Oct 1948 – 13 Jul 1995 CCH-N 26 Jul 1995
Jimmie Dale Henry, of Spokane, Mo., passed away at 12:18 Thursday morning,
July 13, 1995 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield at the age of 46 years. He was born on
October 18, 1948 in Spokane, Mo., the son of Homer and Avis Henry. Jimmie was a
member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. He was actively involved with the youth
program. He spent years coaching the Little League teams. He enjoyed fishing, floating,
watching car races and just being outdoors. He was employed at SMSU as a
groundskeeper, where he worked for 14 years. He was preceded in death by his father,
Homer Henry; and his sister, Clara Mae (Sissy Elliott of Marionville. He is survived by
his wife Karen Greenway Henry; two sons, Jeff Henry, of Spokane and Jason Henry, of
the home; his mother, Avis Henry, of Marionville; three brothers, Bobby Henry and wife
Monica, of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; his mother-inlaw, Alice Greenway,
and several brother and sister-in-laws. Visitation will be Friday evening, July 14, 1995
from 6 to 7 p.m. at Stumpff Funeral Home in Galena. Services will be Sunday afternoon,
July 16, 1995 at 2:30 p.m. in the Spokane High School Gym. Burial will be in the
Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, Mo.
Henry, Joy Regina (Dawson) 8 Jun 1926 - 29 Sep 2005 SN-L 2 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Byron & Opal Dawson; married 27 Sep 1946 Preston Henry]
Joy Regina Henry, 79, Springfield, died September 29, 2005. Because of Christ's
work on the cross, she is now with her Heavenly Father. The youngest of five children,
Joy was born June 8, 1926, to Byron and Opal Dawson of Springfield. She married
Preston Henry on September 27, 1947. Joy was an operator at Bell Telephone. She is

survived by her husband of 58 years; daughters, Catherine Sifford, Springfield, and
Elaine Gazaway, Nixa; sons, Bill, Nixa, and Todd, Brookline; six grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. today at Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Greenlawn North, with Brother
Paul Coltharp officiating, followed by a military burial service at Missouri Veterans
Cemetery.
Henry, Lemuel Oscar 8 Dec 1876 - 15 Jan 1967 CCR 19 Jan 1967 p1
Oscar L. Henry, 90, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday in the home of a nephew, Francis
Henry, Highlandville after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Highlandville, Mr. Henry
was a member of Green Mound Baptist church. He is survived by a nephew, a halfbrother, Roy, Springfield; and a half-sister, Alice George, Highlandville. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating.
Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Henry, Leona Jane (Walker) 9 Nov 1870 - 28 Jun 1947 CCR 3 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: married Ira Henry 18 Oct 1857 - 24 Mar 1936]
Leona Walker Henry was born Nov. 9, 1870, in Christian county, Mo., and
departed this life on June 28, 1947, at her home at Keltner, where she had resided for the
past 43 years. She was 76 years, 7 months and 19 days of age. At the age of 19 she was
united in marriage to Ira L. Henry and to this union were born eight children. Survivors
include Mrs. Mabel Myers of the home, Mrs. Agnes Loveland of Springfield, Mrs. Hazel
Babcock of Pardeeville, Wis., and Glenn Henry of Springfield. Also a sister, Mrs. Alice
McNey of Parsons, Kansas, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral
services were conducted July 1, at the Sparta Baptist church, by Rev. Reg M. Mapes,
with burial in the Sparta cemetery under the direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Henry, Lillie Ethel 17 Sep 1898 - 4 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: married Vernice T. Henry 29 Oct 1894 - 24 Apr 1980]
Lillie Ethel Henry, 89; of Springfield, died Sept. 4 at Maranatha Village,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Henry were held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Gary Phipps and Hosea Whitener officiating. Burial was in
Flood Cemetery, Highlandville. Mrs. Henry resided for most of her life in Stone and
Christian Counties, where she was a homemaker for her family. Converted at an early
age, Mrs. Henry was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Bernice, in 1980; a daughter, Mrs. Eva Shelton, in 1986; and a
grandson, Edward Wayne Wright, in 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Gladys
Flood and Mrs. Ines Wright, both of Highlandville; four sons, Gene Henry, Springfield,
Arnold and Hershel Henry, of Highlandville, and Willard Henry, of Bell Flower,
California; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren;
other relatives and many friends.
Henry, Linda "Marty" 1941 - Oct 2005 SN-L 9 Oct 2005
Services for Linda "Marty" Henry, age 64, of Springfield, will be at 11 a.m.,
Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m., Tuesday, until service time.

Henry, Lois 1896 - Oct 1945
Miss Lois Henry, 49, of Des Moines, Iowa was instantly killed Thursday night
when she stepped into the path of a street car at a busy intersection in that city. It was
believed that she was blinded by the lights of an approaching car. Miss Henry had been a
teacher in the Des Moines public schools for the past 15 years. She is survived by her
mother Mrs. Ira Henry of Keltner, Mo.,; four sisters, Mrs. E. T. Loveland of Springfield,
Mrs. Fay Southwick of Morrisville, Mrs. Hazel Babcock of Portage, Wis., and Mrs.
Mabel Meyers of Keltner; and one brother Glenn Henry, with the U.S. Army, recently
returned from Germany. Funeral services were held early this week under the direction of
Alma Lohmeyer Funeral Home of Springfield. (Christian County Republican, 20 October
1945). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henry, Linda Sue (Nokes) 12 Jul 1946 - 10 Sep 1990 OH 13 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Milford & Pauline (Mabe) Nokes; married Dean Henry]
Linda Sue Henry, 44, a resident of Highlandville and long-time performer with
Bob "O" Links and The Texans Music Show, died 10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10, 1990 in
Cox Medical Center, after a short illness. She was born July 12, 1946 to Milford and
Pauline (Mabe) Nokes. She worked for several years with the Baldknobbers Music Show
before joining Bob-"O"-Links and The Texans Music Show where she has performed for
the past 15 years. For the last two years, she has also operated her own beauty shop in
Highlandville, "Creations." She was preceded in death by her parents, Milford Nokes,
Pauline Mabe McCafferty and Donald McCafferty. Survivors include her husband, Dean
Henry; two sons, Michael Dean Henry and Christopher Michael Henry, both of
Highlandville; a daughter, Shanna Denna Henry, Highlandville; a brother, Wendell
Nokes, Branson; and a grandmother, Hazel Mabe. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Friday in the First Baptist Church of Highlandville with the Rev. Gary Stewart
officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be today (Thursday) at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m.
Henry, Lucinda 1864 - 9 Jul 1950 CCR 13 Jul 1950
[Note: married William Henry]
Mrs. Lucinda Henry, 86, a life-long resident of the Highlandville community,
died at her home there Saturday afternoon. She had been in ill health for several years.
She is survived by her husband, William Henry, of the home; seven sons, Perry and Riley
Henry of Marionville, Alfred and Vernice of Highlandville, Ezart of Ponce de Leon, Seth
of Ash Grove, and Jesse of Springfield; 36 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and
seven great-great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist church.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Pleasant View Baptist church.
Burial was in the church Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Clever.
Henry, Lydia 8 Oct 1876 - 28 Jul 1936
Lydia Henry, aged 59 years, 9 months and 20 days, wife of Oscar Henry, died at
her home on Woodsfork, July 28th. She is survived by her husband and one brother, and
a host of friends. Funeral services were held July 29th, at 2:30 p.m. in Highlandville, with

Rev. Willie Maples officiating, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction
of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark. (Christian County Republican, 31 July 1936). Contributed by
Bill Goss.
Henry, Mary Ellen (Choate) 1873 - 28 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Henry, 83, who died December 28 at her
home in Hurley, were held December 30 in the Hurley High School auditorium, with
Elmer Oliver Coons officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home A native of Christian County, she was a lifelong resident of the
Ponce de Leon and Hurley communities. Survivors include three sons, W. E. Henry of
Hurley and S. W. Henry and Leo Henry, both of Galena; seven daughters, Mrs. Zella
Wright and Mrs. Lottie Russell of Hurley. Mrs. Alice Houser of Phoenix, Ariz, Mrs.
Molly Cloud of Los Angeles, Calif, Mrs. Berniece Clud of Galena, Mrs. Aletha Jacks of
Webb City, and Mrs. Phyllis Walker of Springfield; 21 grandchildren; one brother, W. M.
Choate of Oklmulgee, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie McClure of Chicago and Mrs.
Gertrude McAnulty of Independence, Kan.
Henry, Mary Ellen (Johnson) 5 Dec 1926 - 16 Jan 2005 SN-L 19 Jan 2005
Mary Ellen Henry, age 78, went to meet her Lord and Savior Sunday, Jan. 16,
2005. She was born Dec. 5, 1926, to Ted and Ollie Johnson in Kansas City, Mo. She
married George Henry July 14, 1947, in Chicago, Ill., after having met him while he
served in the Navy there during World War II. Mary loved being a mother and
grandmother. Her hobbies included flower gardening and bird watching. She was actively
involved in churches in Kansas City, Chicago, and Springfield. She willingly shared her
many talents, and was especially admired for her beautiful God-given singing voice. She
was preceded in death by her parents and a younger brother, whose death in 1931 was the
result of polio. Soon after that, Mary, at age 5, had a serious bout with the disease and
carried several ill effect from it for the rest of her life. Mary is survived by her husband,
George; sister, Betty Chapman of Ozark, Mo.; sister, Shirley Johnson of Kenoska, Wisc.;
sister, Bertha Johnson of Twin Lakes, Wisc.; brother, Ted Johnson of Sparta, Mo.; and
brother, Donald Johnson of Simpson, Ill. Also surviving are a daughter, Karen Latham of
Alliance, Neb.; and son, Mark Henry of Nixa; Karen's daughters, Heather Stewart of San
Rafael, Calif., and Stephanie Dusinski of Chicago, Ill., and Summer Latham of
Minneapolis, Minn.; Mark's children, Travis Henry of Nixa, and Erin Roberts of
Springfield. Funeral services will be at 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, at Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with Mary's Pastor, J.R. Duncan, officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral
home Thursday, Jan. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Interment will be at White Chapel Memorial
Gardens.
Henry, Mattie 1868 - 1 Mar 1930
Mattie Henry – Died at her home near Selmore March 1, 1930 aged years. Funeral
services were held Sunday, March 2, at 2:00 o’clock by Rev. Rolla Cook, at the Prospect
church, with interment in Prospect cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin. (Christian
County Republican – 6 March 1930) Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henry, Maude M. (Medlin) 6 Feb 1885 - 21 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8

Funeral services for Mrs. Maude M. Henry, 83, a longtime resident of the
Spokane community, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the
Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Spokane cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Henry died at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Springfield General
Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bessie
Medlin of Rt. 2, Crain, and a grand-daughter-in-law, Mrs. Avis Henry of Spokane.
Henry, Nona Eunice (Swearengin) 4 Oct. 1915 – 1 Nov 1994 CCH-N 16 Nov 1994
Nona Eunice Henry, 79, Phoenix, Ariz., died Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1994, in the
hospital following a stroke in her home Sunday. She was born Oct. 4, 1915, in Ongo in
Douglas County to Ray and Clara Swearengin. She graduated from Ava High School in
1934 and taught at Highlonesome Grade School. She married Glenn (Bill) W. Henry.
They moved in 1950 to Phoenix. They worked until retirement at Sears. She was active in
her church and achieved a 50-year pen from the Eastern Star Lodge. Survivors include
sons Max Henry and families and Leon Henry and families, eight grandchildren, her
sisters, Mrs. Juanita Sheets, Sparta and Dorthy D. Hicks, Wichita, Kan, a special aunt,
Jemmie St. John, cousins and neighbors. Funeral services were Friday, November 4 for
relatives followed by a closed casket serviced for the public at Shadow Mountain
Mortuary, Phoenix. Burial was in the National Cemetery of Phoenix.
Henry, Oscar L. 1876 - Jan 1967
Oscar L. Henry, 90, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday in the home of a nephew, Francis
Henry, Highlandville, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Highlandville, Mr.
Henry was a member of Green Mound Baptist Church. He is survived by the nephew, a
half-brother, Roy, Springfield, and a half-sister, Alice George, Highlandville. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Donald Mabe
officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
(Christian County Republican – 19 January 1967)
Henry, Rachel 8 Sep 1904 - 7 Jan 1962
CCR 11 Jan 1962 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel, 57, of Spokane, who was dead on arrival at
Springfield Baptist Hospital at 8:15 p.m. Sunday following an apparent heart attack, were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Spokane Baptist Church. The Rev. Fate Montgomery
officiated. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of Manlove of Crane.
She is survived by a son, Homer of Spokane; and five sisters, Mrs. Lou Cox of Hurley,
Mrs. Mandy Pritchard and Mrs. Ester Seisser, both of Galena, Mrs. Alua Williams of
Douglas, Kan. and Mrs. Grace Cloud of the state of California.
Henry, Robert Preston “Press”
26 Aug 1866 - 24 Aug 1956 CCR 30 Aug 1956 p 5
Funeral services for Robert Preston Henry who died August 24, two days before
his 90th birthday, were held Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark,
Rev. Floyd Hans officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include three daughters, Jessie Hammond of
Highlandville, Mrs. Edna Blevins of Springfield and Mrs. Ethel Sinclair of Jerome,
Idaho; two sons, Francis Henry of Highlandville and Bill Henry of Ozark, 19
grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henry, Shrilda (Rains)
25 Jul 1830 - 21 Feb 1923
IN MEMORY OF SHRILDA HENRY Born July 25th, 1830. Departed this life
February 21, 1923 at the age of 92 years, 6 mos., and 26 days. Four living children mourn
her death.
We hear the soft wind sighing, Through every bush and tree, Where now her form
is lying, Away from love and me. Tears from our eyes are streaming, And sorrow shades
our brow, Oh weary was our arting, We have no mother now. We see the pale moon
shining, Upon the white head stone, The rosebush around it twining, Is here, like we,
alone. And just like we are weeping, Those dewdrops from the boughs, Short time has
she been sleeping, We have no mother now. Our hearts are ever lonely, Our life is drear
and sad,‘ Twas her dear presence only, That made our spirits glad. From morning until
evening. Care rests upon our brow She’s gone from us to Heaven, We have no mother,
now. (Christian County Republican, 02 March 1923). Contributed by Bill Goss.
CARD OF THANKS We would thank our friends and neighbors for every
generous deed and for all their kind assistance in our hour of need during the illness and
death of our dear mother Shrilda Henry. The Selmore W. C. T. U. we wish to thank for
the beautiful flowers that was placed on mother’s grave. Her Children (Christian County
Republican, 02 March 1923). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henry, Vida Lorine (Anderson) 21 Dec 1918 - 10 Feb 2006 SN-L 14 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rufus & Eliza (Wheeler) Anderson; married 25 Oct 1936 Ernest
Henry d 8 Nov 1993]
Mrs. Henry died at 9:10 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2006, at Ozarks Medical
Center. She was born December 21, 1918, at Pomona, Missouri, to Rufus and Elza
Wheeler Anderson. On October 25, 1936, she was married at Willow Springs, Missouri,
to Ernest Henry who preceded her in death November 8, 1993. She enjoyed reading and
was a member of the Hutton Valley Quilting Club. Mrs. Henry was a member of the
Pomona Christian Church. She is survived by three children, Linda Daugherty, Pomona,
Peggy Bradford and husband, Jack, Raymondville, Missouri, and Melody Schneider and
husband, Curtis, Ozark, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jerry Daugherty and wife, Paula,
Ozark, Missouri; Donnie Daugherty and friend, Monica Nichols, Springfield, Missouri;
Daren Bradford and wife, Noelle, Las Vegas, Nevada; Michael Houston and Michelle
Houston, Ozark, Missouri; two sisters, Gerry Hood, Hutton Valley, Missouri, and
Katheryn Evans and husband, Ace, West Plains. Her parents, husband, and son-in-law,
Joe Daugherty, preceded her in death. Funeral services for Vida Lorine Henry, 87,
Pomona, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Pomona Christian Church,
under direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in Willow Springs City
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society and left at
Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Henry, William 1858 - 19 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
William Henry, 93, died at the home of a son, Alfred Henry of Highlandville star
route Wednesday, Sept. 19. Member of a pioneer family, Mr. Henry had spent his life in
Christian and Stone counties. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist church. Other

survivors include six brothers, Perry and Riley of Marionville, James and Ezart of Route
4, Springfield, Vernice of Highlandville and Seth Henry of Everton; 37 grandchildren,
and a number of great-grandchildren. Services under direction of Harris of Clever were
held Saturday afternoon in the Flood Baptist church with burial in the church cemetery.
Henry, William E. “Bill” 22 Aug 1892 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Maude]
CLEVER - Services for William E. “Bill” Henry, 83, a lifelong resident of
Hurley, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Hurley High School with the Rev. Oren Wright
officiating. Burial was in Short Cemetery near Hurley under the direction of Meadors of
Clever. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. Mr. Henry, a member
of the Primitive Baptist Church, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Sunshine Acres Nursing
Home following a stroke. He is survived by his wife, Maude; two sons, Gilbert of Hurley
and Rex of Republic; a daughter, Mrs. Inez Sanders, Clever, six sisters, Mrs. Zeller
Wright, Hurley, Mrs. Lottie Thomas, Crane, Mrs. Bernice Cloud, Galena, Mrs. Alice
Butcher, Ozark, Mrs. Alta Jacks, Webb City, and Mrs. Phyllis Walker, Springfield; a
brother, Leo of Galena; eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Henry, William "Bill" George 30 Aug 1921 - 27 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
William "Bill" George Henry, 74, Nixa, went to be with our Lord 9:45 a.m.
Thursday June 27, 1996 in his home. William was born August 30, 1921 in Ponce de
Loen, Mo. the son of Seth and Lesta Moore Henry. He was married to Edith Fern Caffey
June 8, 1947 in Springfield, Mo. He was a member of the Park Crest Baptist Church. He
was a WWII US Army Veteran and was a retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by
his parents. Survivors include his wife Edith of the home, one son Don Henry, Republic,
two daughters, Dee Ann Perkins, Nixa, and Debbie Clamors and her husband, Ron,
Springfield, one sister Marie Hankins, Springfield, six grandchildren, Shayla Alumbaugh
and her husband Don, Shanna Perkins, Justin and Jason Clamors, Linsey and Lance
Henry, three great-grandchildren, Andrew, Chandler and Hannah. Funeral services were
10:00 a.m. Monday July 1, 1996 in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa with the Rev.
Gary W. Gray officiating burial following in the Lonesome Hill Cemetery Laclede, Mo.
Henry, William Norman 30 Nov 1874 - 13 Mar 1950
Funeral services were held March 16 at Spokane Church for William Norman
Henry, 75, of Spokane, who died March 13 in a Springfield hospital. The Rev. Worth
Caughron of Ozark officiated at the services. Burial was in the Spokane cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Henry, youngest son of a pioneer Stone
County family, was born near the school which bears the Henry family name about six
miles south of Clever. He married Maud M. Medlin June 22, 1907. He is survived by his
wife and an adopted son, Willard, of the home and two brothers Jody Henry, who lives
with daughter, Eva Wasson, at Nixa, and Alex Henry of Hurley. (Christian County
Republican, 23 March 1950). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Henslee, Clell Willis 26 May 1923 - 6 Jan 1951 CCR 11 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of James Winford & Sarah Samantha (Newberry) Henslee; married 28 Apr
1942 Wilma Cornog]

Clell Willis Henslee, the son of Winford and Samantha Henslee, was born on
May 26, 1923 near Chadwick, Missouri, and passed away at his home southwest of
Chadwick on January 6, 1951. On April 28, 1942, he was united in marriage to Miss
Wilma Cornog and to this union three children were born. He had spent his lifetime in the
Pine Ridge, Oak Wood and Chadwick communities except for a few months in the state
of California. Surviving are his wife, Wilma; three children, Betty, Carolyn, and Lee
Wayne, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Winford Henslee of Chadwick; his
maternal grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Newberry of Chadwick; two brothers, Charley of
Chadwick and Lester of West Haven, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Anabelle Brown of
Brooklin, Ark., Mrs. Sarah Hilton of Chadwick, and Mrs. Rachel Hurd and Mrs. Sadie
Lomborn of Kingsbury, Calif., and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Charley
Shipman officiating. Pallbearers were Lloyd Walker, Glen Gambel, Mart Jenkins, Elmer
Bilyeu, Willie House and Clum McCrath. The Harris Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
Henslee, Sarah Samantha (Newberry) 2 May 1892 - 13 May 1963 CCR 16 May 1963
[Note: Daughter of Stephen "Yell" & Sarah "Sis" (Mathews) Newberry; married James
Winford Henslee 6 Mar 1891 - 22 Mar 1984]
Mrs. Sarah Samantha Henslee, 71, of Chadwick, died Monday night at Skaggs
Community Hospital in Branson. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a
member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Winford; two sons,
Charley, 5611, South Warren, Springfield, and Lester, Hickman, Calif.; four daughters,
Mrs. Sarah Hilton and Mrs. Rachel Hurd, both of Denair, Calif., Mrs. Anna Bell Brown,
Brookland, Ark., and Mrs. Sadie Lanborn, Kingsburg, Calif.; a granddaughter reared in
the home, Mrs. Maggie Byse, Kennewick, Wash.; 28 other grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, John Newberry, Chadwick, and Tom, Sparta; and a sister,
Mrs. Lula Hammond, Joplin. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in Chadwick Baptist
Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris.
Hensley, Bruce N. 1964 - 22 Jan 2006 SN-L 24 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of E.C. & Lavon Hensley; married Mary McCarthy]
Bruce N. Hensley, age 41, Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church,
Sunday, January 22, 2006, beloved husband of Mary McCarthy Hensley, dear father of
Ryan Hensley, dear son of E.C. and Lavon Hensley of Nixa, Mo., dear brother of Janel
(Scott) Harris. He was loved and will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends.
Bruce attended Nixa schools through Jr. High. He graduated from John C. Calhoun H.S.
in Walterboro, S.C. He completed his Bachelor's degree at SMS where he was a member
of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. He earned his Master's degree from Washington
University. He was a program manager with the Anheuser-Busch Training and
Development Group. Bruce was so proud of his family and his accomplishments. He will
always be remembered with a smile on his face and so much love in his heart. Funeral
will be Thurs. Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m. from BOPP Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd., Kirkwood,
Mo., to Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will be in

Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trust Fund for
Ryan Hensley c/o Bopp Chapel. Visitation is 4 to 8 p.m. Wed.
Hensley, Charles Lloyd 23 Feb 1927 - 4 Oct 1993 OH 13 Oct 1993
[Note: Son of Preston & Pauline (Tucker) Hensley; married Leslie Ann Jay 8 Jul 1939 26 Mar 1982]
Charles Lloyd Hensley, 66, Springfield, died at 5:43 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, 1993
in Cox Medical Center South following a short illness. He was born Feb. 23, 1927 in
Pittsburgh, Kan., the son of Preston and Pauline Tucker Hensley. He had been a resident
of Springfield for the past 20 years, formerly of Butler. He was a retired salesman, having
worked for Dillards Department Store. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leslie Ann
Jay Hensley, and father, Preston Hensley. Survivors include one daughter, Nina L.
Hensley, Springfield; mother, Pauline Hensley, Nevada; one sister, Mrs. Marcelene
Sivils, Kansas City. Services were held Thursday, Oct. 7, at Selmore Cemetery with the
Rev. Faust Matthews officiating under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Hensley, Jerry 27 Nov 1933 - 12 Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p1
Appleby to Hear Murder Case in Hartville Friday
Judge Sam Appleby of Circuit Court Division II will preside over the preliminary
hearing Friday at Hartville for a man and woman charged with capital murder. The
defendants are Diane G. Alsup, 30 and Hubert Pete Moore, 25, both of Hartville., They
are accused in the fatal shooting Nov. 12 of Jerry Hensley, Hartville area farmer. Judge
Marion Huffman of the Wright County circuit court was to have heard the case but was
disqualified upon request of a Lebanon lawyer representing the pair, Darrell Deputy.
Judge Clifford Crouch made the appointment.
Hensley, Lola Laverne (Gregory) 11 Dec 1929 - 18 Oct 2005 SN-L 20 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Macy Smith & Bertha Cleo (Owens) Gregory]
Lola Laverne Hensley, daughter of Macy Smith and Bertha Cleo Owens Gregory,
was born December 11, 1929, near Hartville, Mo. She departed this life Tuesday, October
18, 2005, in her home in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 75 years, 10 months, and seven
days. Lola is survived by two daughters, Judy Epperly and her husband, Rex, of
Hartville, Mo., and Glenda Mott and her husband, Bruce, of Lebanon, Mo.; two sons,
Douglas Hensley of Rogersville, Mo., and David Hensley and his wife, Lori, of
Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Greg and Stacey Epperly, Alison Smith, Tracy
Baker, Jenna Rust, Jamie and Brent Hensley; five great grandchildren, Grant Imray,
Gavin and Gage Epperly, Asher Rust, Hayden Baker, and one eagerly anticipated greatgrandson to arrive soon; a brother, Larry Gregory and his wife, Lois, of Springfield, Mo.;
a number of nieces and nephews; an uncle, Floyd Owens and his wife, Ruth, of Mountain
Grove, Mo.; an aunt, Cora Dixon of the state of California; a special friend, Ben Arnall,
Jr., of Hartville, Mo.; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends. Besides being
a devoted homemaker, Lola had several business careers during her lifetime. She was coowner of the Hensley Lumber Company, and later the Hensley Insurance and Real Estate.
After moving to Springfield, she worked for Evan's Machinery in Ozark for several years,
and also for Cox Medical Center and Famous Barr. Funeral services for Lola L. Hensley

will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2005, in the Hartville Free Will Baptist Church,
with burial in Steele Memorial Cemetery, under direction of Holman Howe Funeral
Home of Hartville. Visitation is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, in the funeral home.
Hensley, Lucille (Glossip) 14 Jul 1913 - 6 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jode & Mildred M. Glossip; married Oakley Hensley]
Lucille Hensley, 76, Springfield, died at 1:15 a.m. Friday, July 6, 1990, in
Springfield Community Hospital. She was born July 14, 1913, in Ponce De Leon, to Jody
and Mildred Glossip. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Oakley, and a stepson, Olen Hensley. She is survived by a brother,
Herman Glossip, Springfield; a sister, Della Mae Holmes, Ozark; two stepdaughters,
Darlene Painter, Cassville, and Louise Allen, Springfield; and several grandchildren,
nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery, near
Marshfield.
Hembree, Stephen Don 1969 - 18 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Don & Sharon (Wolfe) Hembree]
Stephen Don Hembree, 19, of Ozark, died Feb. 18 from injuries he sustained in an
automobile accident. Services for Mr. Hembree were held Monday in the Glendale
Christian Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Eldo Roberts officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A resident of
Ozark, Stephen graduated from Ozark High School in 1987. He was attending Evangel
College in Springfield. Active in athletics both in high school and college, Stephen
lettered in baseball, basketball and football while attending OHS. He was a member of
the Countryside Christian Church, Ozark. Surviving are his parents, Don and Sharon
Hembree, Ozark; brothers Jared and Jeffrey, Ozark; paternal grandparents, John and
Pauline Williams, Reeds Spring; maternal grandfather, Claude Wolfe, Mt. Vernon; greatgrandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wolfe, Golden City; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Hembree, Kimberling City, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wolfe, Stotts City, and Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Perusse, Halltown. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Countryside
Christian Church, Ozark.
Henson, Barbara Jean (Cutbirth) 23 Jul 1930 - 29 Jan 1996
Services for Barbara Jean Henson, 65, Marionville, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in the 65 Church, Spokane, with burial in the Eisenhour Cemetery, under the direction of
the Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home of Crane. Mrs. Henson, a retired secretary, died at
12:05 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, January 30, 1996} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Henson, Francis Marion “Ken”
3 Oct 1928 - 15 Jun 1996
Services for Francis Marion “Ken” Henson, Republic will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in the 65 Church near Spokane, with burial in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of
Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home of Crane. Mr. Henson, a retired truck driver, died at
3:50 p.m. Saturday in Republic Park Care Center, Republic. Visitation will be from 7-8

p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, June 17, 1996}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Henson, James Kenneth 1950 - 30 Aug 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of James & Dorothy Henson; married Susan]
James Kenneth Henson, 38, of East Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Rogersville, died
Aug. 30 in East Peoria. Services for Mr. Henson were held Saturday at the Fremont
Church of God, with the Rev. E.L. Joplin officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery
under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel. Mr. Henson's survivors
include his wife, Susan; a son and daughter, Michael K. and Angela L., both of Marquette
Heights, Illinois; another daughter, Jennifer Wenzel, of East Peoria; his parents, James
and Dorothy Henson, Rogersville; two sisters, Jane Harris and Denna Cook, both of
Rogersville; a brother, Randy, of Marshfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Henson, Laurena (Weter) 26 Aug 1924 - 14 Jul 2001
Laurena (Weter) Henson, 76, Ozark, passed away at 11:10 a.m. Saturday, July 14,
2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born August, 26 1924 in
Sparta, Mo., daughter of Charles Griffen Weter and Roma Dale (Johnson) Weter.
Laurena was a 1941 graduate of Sparta High School. She was baptized on December 1,
1935, in Fairview Baptist Church. She later rededicated her life to Christ in April 1981.
On March 21, 1945, Laurena was united in marriage to William Thomas Henson.
Preceding her in death were her father, Charles Weter; a sister, Nell Jean Gann and her
husband Jim; a brother-in-law, Calbert Turner; and her youngest son, Stephen Henson.
Survivors include, her mother, Roma Weter, Springfield; a daughter, Barbara Milburn,
Aledo, Il., two sons, Patrick Henson, Ozark, MO and William T. Henson, Jr. and his wife
Lou Kay, Pleasant Hope; a daughter-in-law, Rhoda Henson, Ozark; four sisters, Myrna
Highlander, Kansas City, Charlene Turner, Sparta, Jacquelyn Andrews, Sparta and Coyee
Swearengin and her husband, Freeman, Sparta; two brothers, F.G. Weter and his wife
Mary, Ozark, and Raymond Weter and his wife Sheri, Fremont Hills; eight
grandchildren, Dru Wall, Dawn Michele Wall, Dena Marle Milburn, Charles Henson,
Jeanetta Henson, April Henson, Stephanie Henson, and Laurabeth Henson; and two
great-grandchildren, Austin and Colten Wall. Laurena worked as a bookkeeper for many
years in Kansas City before retiring in Ozark. She enjoyed reading, cooking, music,
crossword puzzles and card games. She always looked forward to her mother and sisters
stopping by for a game of “SKIP-BO”. Laurena was a great listener, always willing to
lend an understanding ear when family or friends wished to speak of their joys or
sorrows. She was uncomplaining when it came to her own struggles. Laurena was a
compassionate, intelligent and giving woman with a wonderful and strong life spirit. All
who were close to and loved Laurena will carry in their hearts the memory of her sweet
smile. A celebration of life to remember Laurena will be held Sunday, July 22, between 1
and 4 p.m. in the home of Ray and Sheri Weter, Fremont Hills.
Henson, Mildred M. (Smith) 25 Apr 1918 - 7 Sep 2004 SN-L 9 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Elizabeth (Weatherman) Smith; married Leslie Henson]
Mildred M. Henson, 86, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at Springfield
Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Mildred was born on April 25, 1918, in Ozark, to

the late Oscar and Elizabeth (Weatherman) Smith. She was united in marriage to Leslie
Henson on Aug. 17, 1938, in Greene County and together they worked on the farm in the
early years. Mildred loved all types of flowers, whether they were inside or out. She
enjoyed doing a wide variety of crafts and always seemed to be involved in numerous
projects. She took pride in her appearance and liked to dress up. Mildred was very close
with her sisters and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death
by her parents; loving husband of 54 years, Leslie; sisters Edna, Grace, Gladys, Cleo and
Merle; and one brother, John. Survivors include loving daughter Pam Herd of
Springfield. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004, in Liberty
Cemetery under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family has
requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, with envelopes provided at the funeral home.
Henson, Stephen W. 20 Jan 1953 - 19 Dec 2000 CCH-N 27 Dec 2000
Stephen W. Henson, age 47, of Warsaw, passed away on Tuesday, December 19,
2000. He was born on January 20, 1953 in Kansas City, MO., and was the son of William
T Henson Sr., and Laurena (Weter) Henson. Survivors include; his wife, Rhonda, and
three daughters, April, Stephanie and Laurabeth, all, of Warsaw; his mother, Laurena
Henson, of Ozark; two brothers, Patrick Henson of Ozark, and William Henson of
Pleasant Hope; a sister, Barbara Milburn, of Aledo, II.; and his grandmother, Roma
Weter, of Sparta. Mr. Henson was preceded in death by his father. A visitation for friends
and family was held on Friday, December 22, 2000 at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Henson, William R. 11 Jan 1931 - 18 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of Acey Bill & Fannie (Biscoe) Henson; married 16 Sep 1962 Jean Boyers]
William R. Henson, age 69, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born January 11, 1931 in Willow,
Oklahoma, the son of Acey Bill and Fannie (Biscoe) Henson. He served his country in
the U.S. Army. On September 16, 1962 he and Jean Boyers were married. Mr. Henson
was a real estate appraiser. He was a member and deacon of the Ozark Presbyterian
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Jean; his mother, Fannie Norman, Granite,
Oklahoma; a sister, Sue Ogles, Oklahoma; and nephews. Funeral services were 10:00
a.m. Thursday, April 20, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Karla
Endicott officiating. Graveside services and burial were Friday in Carter Cemetery
Carter, Oklahoma.
Herd, Brice Adam 3 Oct 1974 - 3 Oct 1974 OH 10 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Bob & ? (Macom) Herd]
CLEVER - Brice Adam Herd, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Herd, Route 1,
Clever, was dead at birth last Thursday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. Besides his
parents, the infant is survived by three brothers, Greg, Brian and Rommy, all of the
home; one sister, Tresa, also of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Quimby
Herd, Theodosia, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Macom, Hollister.
Funeral arrangements were under direction of Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home, Springfield.

Herd, Carol Dean 28 Jun 1923 - 23 Sep 1972 CCR 28 Sep 1972 p4
[Note: married Mary]
Carol Dean Herd, 49, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center
at 5 a.m. Friday after suffering an apparent heat attack at his home. Mr. Herd was a
cabinet maker with Zenith Corp and a World War II veteran. He is survived by his wife,
Mary; one son, Tommy Herd, of Gainesville, Fla.; one daughter, Miss Lisa Herd of
Mansfield, La.; one brother, Joe D. Herd of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Mary Watts of
Ozark; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Herd of Chadwick.
Herd, Joseph M. 5 Sep 1896 - 28 Feb 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: married Meta B. Brown 13 Jan 1900 - 1 Aug 1973]
Joseph M. Herd, 78, Chadwick, died at noon Friday at his home following a short
illness. A native of Lutie, he was a retired farmer, a member of the Chadwick Union
Church and was an Army veteran of World War I. Mr. Herd is survived by a son, Joe D.
of Chadwick, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Watts, Ozark; three brothers, Quinby of Ocie, Fred
of 2746 West Lombard and Ellis of Theodosia; five sisters, Mrs. Flora Wagner, Shawnee,
Okla., Mrs. Sadie Tannehill, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Vernal Clayton, Beaverton, Ore.,
Mrs. Beulah Hampton, Ocie and Hazel of Kansas City; and seven grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chadwick Union Church
with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was be in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Herman H. Lohmeyer.
AND
Herd, Joseph M. 5 Sep 1896 - 28 Feb 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
The family of Joseph M. Herd wishes to thank each one for the prayers, flowers,
food and cards at the death of our father. J. D. Herd and family. Jack Watts and family.
Herd, Larry O. 14 Feb 1952 - 21 Nov 1992 OH 25 Nov 1992
Larry O. Herd, 40, Chestnutridge, died Saturday, Nov. 21 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. He was born Feb. 14, 1952 at Ava, the son of Troy and Inez Herd. He
lived in Ava, Springfield and Christian County. He was a 1970 graduate of Parkview
High School, and served in the U. S. Army. On Nov. 30, 1973, he married Wanda. He
was employed by Martin Electric ad shop foreman. He was preceded in death by his
father Troy and Lillian Klineline “Mawse” in whose home he was raised as one of her
sons. Survivors include his wife, Wanda, son and daughter-in-law, Clifton and Beth
Herd, Springfield.; a daughter, Christi Jo Herd, Chestnutridge; a special niece, Kim
Terherst, Harrison, Ark.; three grandchildren, Kyle, Mark and Laken; two brothers,
James Herd, Clever and Tim Craig, Republic, a sister, Mary Jane Bruffett, Thornfield, his
mother, Inez Herd, Springfield; and many special friends and family. Services were held
Monday, Nov. 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. John Moles officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Herd, Meta B. (Brown) 13 Jan 1900 - 1 Aug 1973 OH 16 Aug 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Clate & Martha (Griffith) Brown; married Joe M. Herd 5 Sep 1896
- 28 Feb 1975]
Mrs. Meta Herd, 75, Chadwick, died last week in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield
after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Joe; one son, Joe, Chadwick; one

daughter, Mrs. Mary Watts, Ozark; two brothers, Everett Brown, Chadwick and Irlee
Brown, Monett; three sisters, Mrs. Audra Harris, Chadwick and Shirl Roller, Springfield
and Mrs. Lee Weimer, Springfield; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Herd, Ora M. (Brown) 14 Dec 1911 - 23 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: married Quimby Herd]
Ora Herd, 77, of Theodosia, died May 23 in her home. Services for Mrs. Herd
were held May 27 in the True Hope General Baptist Church with the Revs. Walter Wray
and Doyle Turner officiating. Burial was in Lutie Cemetery under the direction of
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Gainesville. Mrs. Herd was born Dec. 14, 1911 in Lutie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Quimby. Surviving are two sons and
daughters-in-law, Billy Joe and Jamey, Sparta, and Bobby Gene and Barbara, Clever,
nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Ray Brown, Wasola,
Barry Brown, Theodosia, and Etsel Brown, Kennewick, Washington,
Hermosa, Mario de Villa d Apr 1971 CCR 22 Apr 1971
Called to Sardinia By Bandit Murder
Mrs. David Archer of Ozark and her mother, Mrs. W. G. Boehning of Seneca, life
Sunday by plane for Cagliara, on the island of Sarfinia, Italy, where they attended funeral
services for Mrs. Boehning’s son-in-law, Mario de Villa Hermosa. Mr. Hermosa, the
husband of Mrs. Boehning’s daughter, Julia, was murdered by Sardinian bandits,
according to information received by the Archers. The murder victim is also survived by
a seven-year-old son, Billie.
Herndon, Bessie A. 3 Jan 1884 - 15 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: married John R. Herndon born Feb 1887]
Mrs. Bessie A. Herndon, 88, Nixa died at 6:10 p.m. Saturday in the Connelly
Nursing Home, Springfield. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Nixa. She
is survived by two sons, Horace Herndon, Burbank, Calif. and Halbert Herndon, La
Miranda, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Martin and Mrs. Loal Martin, both of Nixa
and Mrs. Joe Brown, Bowling Green, Ky; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Herndon, Burl D. 12 Nov 1912 - 18 Dec 1993 OH 22 Dec 1993
[Note: Son of Joseph Holman “Jode” and Cora Etta (Hoffman) Herndon; married 21 Oct
1933 Florence Lucille Maples 5 Dec 1915 - 20 Mar 2002]
Burl D. Herndon, 81, Bolivar, formerly of Nixa, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
18, 1993 in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born Nov. 12, 1912 near Nixa, the son of
Joseph and Cora Etta Herndon. On Oct 21, 1933, he was united in marriage to Florence
Maples. He was a member of Berean Baptist Church, Bolivar. He was preceded in death
by eight brothers and sisters. He preceded a daughter, Rose Essick, in death by three
hours. Survivors include his wife, Florence; two daughters, Bonnie Ports, Bolivar, and
Denna Hedgpeth, Springfield, six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services
were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu

Jr. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association, 531-B South Union, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Herndon, Claude A. Jul 1888 - 28 Dec 1962 CCR 10 Jan 1963
[Note: Son of Julian J. & Lunda J. (Pendleton) Herndon]
Claude A. Herndon of Springfield died Friday, Dec. 28, at 4 p.m. in St. John's
Hospital, where he had been a patient for 10 weeks. He was a native of the Nixa
community and had lived in Springfield 45 years. He was a retired building contractor, a
member of St. Paul Methodist Church, and the Elks Club. Survivors include his wife,
Roma May; two sons, Kem E. and Max J., both of Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; two
brothers, Holman W. of Springfield and Julian E. of Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. H. S. Jones
of Orlando, Fla., Mrs. E. H. McFarland of Peoria, Ill. and Mrs. H. R. Mooney of Nixa.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 31, at Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel in
Springfield, with Dr. Robert N. Arbaugh officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery,
Springfield.
Herndon, Cora E. (Hoffman) 15 Dec 1872 - 14 Oct 1957 CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
A Nixa resident most of her life, Mrs. Cora E. Herndon, 84, died Monday
morning at the Christian rest Home at Ozark. She is survived by four sons, Ernest, Virgie
and Burl,. all of Nixa and Pearlie of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Non Young of
Aurora and Mrs. Mae McKowen of St. Louis; 20 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren
and three great great grandchildren; one half-brother, Clarence Hoffman of Weaubleu.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the
Rev. J. Edward Daugherty officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Pallbearers were Eugene Forrest, Russell Herndon, Etsly Sparkman, Emery Ford and
Dave Wood.
Herndon, Ernest O. 8 Apr 1893 - 1 May 1969 CCR 8 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph “Jodie” Holman & Cora “Cordie” E. (Hoffman) Herndon; married
Lydia B. Young 4 Jul 1896 - 3 Dec 1990]
Funeral services for Ernest O. Herndon, 76, a retired farmer and a lifelong
resident of Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev.
Joseph Fahl and John Whittmer officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of
Nixa. Mr. Herndon died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, in St. John’s Hospital after an
illness of several years. Surviving are his wife, Lydia B., Route 1, Nixa; a son, Russell
W., Springfield; three brothers, Pearlie, Springfield, and Vergie and Burl, both of Nixa;
two sister, Mrs. Nona Young, Aurora, and Mrs. Mar McCowan, St. Louis; and two
grandsons,
Herndon, Florence Lucille (Maples) 5 Dec 1915 - 20 Mar 2002
Florence Lucille Herndon was born in Christian County, the daughter of Herman
and Vesta McConnell Maples. On October 21, 1933 she and Burl D. Herndon were
married. Mrs. Herndon was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She and her
husband owned and operated a dairy and beef farm southwest of Nixa for many years.
She later was employed by Lily Tulip for fifteen years. She enjoyed painting,
woodworking, Wood burning, and needlework of all kinds, she attended Mt. Gilead

Methodist Church in Bolivar. She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Burl, in 1993;
a daughter, Rose Marie Essick, in 1993; and a brother, Roy Maples, in 1975. Survivors
include: Two daughter, Denna Herndon, of Springfield, and Bonnie Potts and husband
Fred, of Aldrich; six grandchildren, Kevin Hedgpeth and wife Beth, of Lebanon, Melissa
Hedgpeth, Sherri Hedgpeth, Amy Thornton and Husband John, all of Springfield, Matt
Essick, of Highlandville, and Joe Potts, of Bolivar; five great-grandchildren, Steven
Bryan, Katey, and Rachel Hedgpeth, and Darian Potts; tow sister, Lois Wisner and Joyce
Mabe, both of Nixa; a brother, Raymond Maples, of Easley, South Carolina; nieces;
nephews; and many other relatives. In Memory of Florence Lucille Herndon 5 December
1915 - 20 March 2002. Services Friday, 22 March 2002 at 2:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, Missouri. Officiating is Pastor Hosea Bilyeu. Music: "Sweet Beulah
Land", "God Walks These Hills" "Far Side Bank Of Jordan" sung by Matt Essick, Donna,
Sarah, and Jamie Maples. Pallbearers are: Kevin Hedgpeth, Bryan Hedgpeth, Steven
Hedgpeth Matt Essick, Joe Potts, and Darian Potts. Honorary pallbearer is John
Thornton. Interment is in Delaware Cemetery.
Contributed by Marcia Haworth and
Becky Schimek.
Herndon, Frank K. 1916 - 12 Sep 1975 OH 18 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Jessie I (?) Blades]
Frank K. Herndon, 59, of 1506 Washington, died at 11 a.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center following a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield, an
Army veteran of World War II and a member of East Side Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jessie I.; three brothers, C. E. of 3000 West Lombard, Lee of
1724 Washington, and Bud of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Hall, Shrevesport, La.
and Mrs. Ola Mae Gibson, Wichita, Kan.; a step-son, Mack Blades, Fair Grove, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Jackie Stout, 3310 Mt. Vernon; and three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Greenlawn was in charge of arrangements.
Herndon, Holman Wesley 23 Nov 1881 - 29 Jul 1967
Holman Wesley Herndon, 84, of 240 South Florence, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday
in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Herndon, a native of Christian County,
was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Grace Methodist Church. Surviving are his
wife, Laura J.; one son, Glenn, 1641 South Kimbrough; one daughter, Mrs. Verna Lou
Sanzi, Atlanta, Ga.; one brother, Julian, Christian County; two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine
Mooney, Christian County, and Mrs. Gertrude McFarland, Peoria, Ill.; and one
grandchild. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Herman-Lohmeyer.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 30 June 1967)
Herndon, Julian E. “Jude” 21 Apr 1897 - 30 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Julian Jay & Lunda J. (Pendleton) Herndon; married Margaret G.]
Services for Julian E. “Jude” Herndon, 81, Route 2, Nixa, were held Sunday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in the Payne
Cemetery north of Nixa. Mr. Herndon, a retired farmer, died Friday in his home after a
long illness. A native of the Nixa community, he was a well-known musician and a
member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Jack, Nixa;
and two granddaughters.

Herndon, Julie Beth 15 Sep 1963 - 29 Mar 1964
Julie Beth Herndon born 15 September 1963 and passed away 29 March 1964.
Services are at Harris Chapel, Nixa MO 2 April 1964 2:00 p.m. Officiating is Mr. James
Baysinger. Escorts are: Rex Little, Gary Bowman, Lane Baysinger and Curtis Bowman.
Info from funeral card contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
AND
Herndon, Julie Beth 15 Sep 1963 - 29 Mar 1964 CCR 2 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Myra (Creed) Herndon]
Funeral services for Julie Beth Herndon, 6-months-old daughter of Me. and Mrs.
Jack Herndon of Nixa, who was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield
Sunday night were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. The infant
died of injuries suffered in a two-car accident north of Nixa on U. S. 160. Additional
survivors include two sisters, Cheryl Lynne and Melissa Kay, both of the home; the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Herndon. and the maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Raven Creed, Walnut Grove. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Herndon, Leslie 28 Jul 1905 - 24 Aug 1974 OH 29 Aug 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Walter Franklin & Eva (Painter) Herndon; married Clare B. 1 Apr 1903 3 Dec 1993]
NIXA - Funeral services for Leslie Herndon, 69, a resident of the Hurley
community, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hurley High School auditorium with the
Revs. Bill Robbins and Ben Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near
Clever under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Herndon, a retired farmer, died at 8 p.m.
Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Clare; a
son, Gerald of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Thomas of Bethalto, Ill.; a brother,
Leonard of Crane; a sister, Mrs. Elva Wilson of Crane; and four grandchildren.
Herndon. Lonnie L.
26 Dec 1879 - 26 Aug 1961 CCR 31 Aug 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Julian Jay & Lunda J. (Pendleton) Herndon]
Services for Lonnie L. Herndon, 81, Route 1, Nixa, who died Saturday morning at
his home, were at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the Nixa Church of Christ with James Baysinger
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Jewell E. Windle. Mr.
Herndon, who lived his entire life on a Nixa farm, was a member of the Nixa Church of
Christ. Survivors are three sisters, Mrs. H. R. Moody of Nixa, Mrs. Florence Jones,
Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. H. E. McFarland, Peoria, Ill. and three brothers, Julian E., Nixa
and H. W. and Claude H., both of Springfield.
Herndon, Lydia B. (Young) 4 Jul 1896 - 3 Dec 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of Samuel R. & Alafon "Allie" (Maynard) Young; married Ernest O.
Herndon 8 Apr 1893 - 1 May 1969]
Lydia B. Herndon, 94, Nixa, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 1990 in Nixa Park
Care Center. She was born July 4, 1896 in Christian County to Sam and Alfair Young.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in 1969. She is survived by a son,
Russell Herndon, Nixa; two grandsons, Mark and David; and one great-grandchild,

Angela Keesee. Services were Wednesday morning in Harris Colonial Chapel, 205 North
Main, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Herndon, Mark Allen 20 Nov 1958 - 4 Apr 1993 OH 7 Apr 1993
[Note: Son of Russell & ? (?) Herndon; married 1978 Deborah Ann Moseley]
Mark Allen Herndon, 34, Nixa, died Sunday, April 4, 1993 at 1:22 a.m. in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Nov. 20, 1958 in Springfield, the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Herndon. In 1978, he married Deborah Ann Moseley. He was coowner and manager of Body Crafters Auto Body, Nixa. Survivors include his wife,
Debbie, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Herndon, Nixa; a brother, David
Kissee, Nixa; a grandmother, Louis McClary, Colorado. Services were held Tuesday,
April 6, at Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery.
Herndon, Myra Mae (Creed) 31 Aug 1939 - 6 Jul 2006 SN-L 7 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Raven & Elizabeth (Davis) Creed; married 18 Apr 1954 Jack
Herndon]
Myra Mae Herndon, age 76, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006. She
was born August 31, 1929, in Walnut Grove, the daughter of Raven and Elizabeth
(Davis) Creed. On April 18, 1954, she and Jack Herndon were united in marriage. To this
union three daughters were born. She was a faithful member of the Nixa Church of
Christ, and served as an elder's wife. During her working career, Mrs. Herndon was
employed as a secretary for Harry Cooper Supply, and later worked for the Nixa School
System. She was helpful and supportive to her family and was always ready to help a
friend in need. She enjoyed sewing and working in her garden. She will be sadly missed
by survivors who include: Her husband, Jack; two daughters and their husbands, Cheryl
and Greg McClease, Nixa, and Melissa and Scott Trusty, Oak Grove; four grandchildren,
Sara Rice and husband, Jake, Zachary McClease, Alysse Trusty, and Brit Trusty; a greatgrand-daughter, Lakin Rice; six brothers and sisters, J.R. Creed and wife, Lola,
Oklahoma City, Okla., Lois Grantham and husband, Joe, Walnut Grove, Don Creed,
Walnut Grove, Mary Vinson and husband, Loyd, Sarcoxie, Betty DeWitt, and Doc
Pendergrass, Springfield; and Mike Creed, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Sue Creed,
Walnut Grove; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
daughter, Julie Herndon; and a brother, Dean Creed. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Evangelists James Baysinger and
Tom Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may
be made to The American Heart Association.
Herndon, Thomas Jasper 1869 - 15 Jul 1954 CCR 22 Jul 1954 p5
Funeral services for Thomas Jasper Herndon 85, who died July 15 at his home
were held Friday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at the Center Point Church with Brother Fielder
officiating. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. Mr. Herndon was a retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ at the
time of his death. His survivors include two sons, Earl and Gordon of the home; one
granddaughter, Mrs. Jack Smith and one great granddaughter

Herndon, Walter Franklin 29 Mar 1877 - 7 Dec 1947 CCR 11 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Son of William Joseph Holman & Francis N. "Fannie" (Hedgpeth) Herndon;
married 1900 Eva Painter]
Walter Franklin Herndon was born near Nixa, Mo., on March 29, 1877, and
departed this life Dec. 7, 1947, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 8 days. He was
married to Eva Painter in 1900 and to this union were born three children, Leonard of the
home, Leslie of Billings, Mo., and Mrs. Elva Wilson of Crane, Mo. In 1921 he united
with the Christian church and lived a devoted Christian life. In addition to the wife and
children, he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Maggie McDaniel of Nixa and Mrs. Ella
Tyler of Stockton, Calif., five grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were
held Tuesday at Wright Chapel, conducted by Rev. Walter Cowdry. Burial was in
Jamesville cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Herring, Louis J. W. 25 Aug 1883 - 14 Jan 1958 CCR 23 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for Louis J. W. Herring, 74 of Billings who died Tuesday, Jan.
14 in a Springfield hospital were held Saturday January 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Billing with Rev. D. J. Kirchner officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was a retired railroad employee. He
was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Herring,
one daughter of Miss Thelma Ruth Herring of Springfield.
Hershey, John Robert 12 Nov 1925 - 11 Oct 2000 CCH-N 18 Oct 2000
[Note: Son of John L & Virginia Lillian (Hunnicutt) Hershey; married 8 Apr 1978 Mary
Jane Stender]
John Robert Hershey, age 74, Oldfield, passed away Wednesday, October 11,
2000 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born November 12, 1925 in Warren County,
Iowa, the son of John L and Virginia Lillian Hunnicutt Hershey. Mr. Hershey was a
retired sales manager for Occidental Petroleum. he served his country in the U.S. Army
Infantry in the Philippines during World War II. He was of the Christian faith. In 1974,
he moved to Oldfield from the St. Louis area. On April 8, 1978, he was united in
marriage to Mary Jane Stender. Survivors include: his wife Jane Hershey, Oldfield; three
children, John Robert Hershey and his wife Melinda, Tampa, FL, Virginia Lynn Clark
and her husband Johnny, Mobile, AL, and Jennifer Marie Hershey, Oldfield; six
grandchildren, Candice Hershey, John Preston Hershey, Michael Beckham, Jeremy
Beckham, Corrie Beckham Hunnicut, and Brian Rasmussen; a sister, Catherine Ann
Fruth and husband Carroll, Palo Alto, CA; and two brothers, Roderick L. Hershey and
wife Evelyn, Metarie, LA, and Roger Hershey and wife Jean, Newton, IA. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard Hershey. A graveside service
with full military honors was held Friday, Oct. 13, 2000 in the Missouri Veteran's
Cemetery Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Military
Chaplain Dennis Estes officiating.
Herston, Della Azalia (Bray) Nov 1877 - 9 Oct 1962 CCR 18 Oct 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Taylor & Mary Jane (Marley) Bray; married Horace Greeley Herston]

Mrs. Della Herston, 84, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at her home at 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Services were at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. William T. White. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Survivors are two sons, Lyman of the home and Bill , Monroe, Wash.; a
daughter, Mrs. Rama Hays, Ozark; a brother, Ernest Bray, Route 1, Sparta; six
grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Herston, Lyman T. 28 Apr 1897 - 25 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Horace Greeley and Della Azalia (Bray) Herston]
AND
Melton, Earl Eugene 7 Jul 1922 - 26 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p1
Heart Attacks Claims Two
Apparent heart attacks claimed two well-known Ozark residents early this week.
Lyman Herston, 76, died at his home Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The second victim was
Eugene Melton, 51, a lifelong resident of the Selmore and Ozark communities, died at his
home at about 3:50 a.m. Monday.
AND
Herston, Lyman T. 28 Apr 1897 - 25 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p4
[Note: Son of Horace Greeley and Della Azalia (Bray) Herston]
Lyman Herston, 76, Ozark, died in his home Sunday morning at 10:15 a.m. of an
apparent heart attack. He was a retired electrician and a long time Ozark resident. He was
a veteran of both World War I Navy and World War II Army. Survivors are one sister,
Rama Hays, Ozark and one brother, Bill Herston of Monroe, Wash.; two nieces and five
nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel of Ozark
with the Rev. l. E. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Hertel, Carol Jean (Moore) 5 Nov 1936 - 22 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Faytha Moore; married 7 Apr 1956 Anthony J. Hertel]
Carol Jean Moore Hertel, 54, died Friday, Feb. 22, 1991, in University Hospital,
Columbia. A current resident of Green Ridge, Mo., she had previously lived in Nixa. She
was born Nov. 5, 1936, in Stone County, and was the daughter of Jim and Faytha Moore.
She became a Christian at an early age. She graduated from Nixa High School in 1953,
and married Anthony J. Hertel April 7, 1956. Survivors include her husband, Anthony;
two daughters, Valerie J. Snider, Crane, and Vickie Brandcamp, Sedalia; a son, Randall J.
Hertel, U.S. Army, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; her mother, Faytha Blevins, Nixa; a brother,
Billy Joe Moore, Clever; a sister, Colleen Donham, Highlandville; nine grandchildren;
and two step-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Jim Moore, in
1947; a sister, Ruth Marie Webb, in 1976; and a stepfather, Ralph Blevins, in 1989.
Services will be today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation
was held Wednesday, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in Adams Funeral Home.
Hertz, Gladys Rosalie (Cavaness) 2 Feb 1914 - 3 Nov 2004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004
Gladys Rosalie Hertz, age 90, of Ozark, died Nov. 3, 2004. A graveside funeral
will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, in Anna, Ill., under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.

AND
Hertz, Gladys Rosalie (Cavaness) 2 Feb 1914 - 3 Nov 2004 CCH-N 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lee Robert & Pearl Ann (Hartline) Cavaness; married Walter Hertz]
Gladys Rosalie Hertz, 90, died Wednesday Nov. 3, 2004. She had been a resident
of Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Feb. 2, 1914 in Cobden, Ill., the daughter of
Lee Robert and Pearl Ann (Hartline) Cavaness. She was united in marriage to Walter
Hertz who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and also worked at a grocery
store and sold Avon. She was loved by her family and made friends wherever she lived.
Those that will miss her include friends in Granite City, Ill., Cherokee Village, Ark., and
Carthage. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield, and was active
in the Lutheran Women's Mission League. Survivors include: Two children and their
spouses, Bill and Gloria Hertz, Columbia, Ill., Glenda and Tom Jones, Springfield; four
grandchildren, John Hertz, Ginger Crank and husband Jeff and their children, Gennifer
Appel and Chad Crank, Chris Jones, and Tom Jones and his wife Gwen and their
children, Brandon and Taylor Jones, a sister, Mary Ann Cavaness, Jonesboro, Ill.; and a
sister-in-law, Mae Cavaness, Granite City, Ill.; In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd Cavaness, and Earl Cavaness. A graveside
funeral was at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 in Casper Cemetery Anna, Ill. under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hess, Martha Grace (Clements) 23 Jun 1927 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 7 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Henry Everett & Martha Alma (Quick) Clements; married Jerome E.
Hess ]
Martha Grace Hess, age 77, of Hollister, Mo., died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 5,
2005, in Point Lookout Health Care. She was born on June 23, 1927, in Cheraw, S.C., the
daughter of Henry Everett and Martha Alma Quick Clements. She had been a resident of
the Hollister area for many years being co-owner with her husband of Hess "66" station
and cafe and the Hollister U-Haul. She was of the Presbyterian faith and was a graduate
of the Maryland Park High School and Townsend State Teachers College in Maryland.
She was also a member of the Clowns of America International. Survivors are her
husband, Jerome E. Hess of Hollister; five children, Jay Hess and wife, Vickie, of
Hollister, Marti Kleish and husband, Roger, of Keaau, Hawaii, Robert Hess and wife,
Cynthia, of Greensboro, N.C., Matthew Hess and wife, Cynthia, of Monett, and Mark
Hess and wife, Paula, of Ozark, Mo.; two brothers, Bill Morgan of Glendale, Ariz., and
George Morgan of Sun City, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Ralph E. Hess. There will be a family
service held at a later date. Cremation and arrangements were under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson.
Hesterberg, Walter Henry Frederick 4 Jan 1917 - 13 Oct 2005 SN-L 16 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Frederick and Clara Hesterberg; married 12 May 1950 Bonnie Wyatt]
Walter Henry Frederick Hesterberg, of Ozark, was called to his heavenly home on
Thursday, October 13, 2005. He was born January 4, 1917, in Hoxie, Kan., the son of
Frederick and Clara Hesterberg. He attended school in Humboldt, Kan., and served his
country in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II. He and Bonnie Wyatt were united

in marriage on May 12, 1950. For 40 years he owned Hesterberg Feed Service in
Appleton City, Mo. In 1993 he and Bonnie moved to Ozark, and in 2001 he became a
resident of the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Hesterberg was baptized into
the Lutheran Church in Hoxie as an infant, and was most recently a member of Redeemer
Lutheran Church in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; two children, Doug
Hesterberg and wife, Denise, Nixa, and Brenda Reinhard and husband, John, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Leah Reinhard and Ashley Hesterberg; a sister, Hilda Hesterberg,
Humboldt, Kan.; and a brother, Arthur Hesterberg, Upper Lake, Calif. Funeral services
will be at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, in Redeemer Lutheran Church,
Springfield. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Hesterlee, Arthur Benjamin 13 Jun 1880 - 2 Jan 1958 CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for Arthur Benjamin Hesterlee, 77, a former Christian County
Assessor, who died Thursday, January 2 at Springfield, were held Sunday, January 5 at
2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. He was a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Vivian Hesterlee
of Rogersville; two sons, Glen Hesterlee of Rupert, Idaho, and Gary Hesterlee of
Rogersville, one daughter, Mrs. Cathelene Rowland of Springfield; three grandchildren,
three brothers, Albert Hesterlee of California and Dawlton and Melvis Hesterlee of Ozark
County.
Hesterlee, Vivian E. 6 Sep 1909 - 2 Apr 1958
CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5
Funeral services for Vivien E. Hesterlee, 49, who died Wednesday, April 2, were
held Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Lynn
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Her
husband, Arthur Hesterlee, preceded her in death three months ago. Survivors include
one son, Gary David of the home, RFD Rogersville; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Cathleen
Rowland of Springfield, one stepson, Glen Hesterlee of Rupert, Idaho.
Hestir, Ann (Bulmer) 29 May 1949 - 16 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
[Note: Daughter of Frederick T. & Patricia Bulmer; married 17 Jul 1971 Randall Steven
Hestir]
A memorial service for Ann (Bulmer) Hestir was held Jan. 20 in the United
Presbyterian Church, Ozark with the Rev. James F. Robinson and Leslie Thompson
officiating. Mrs. Hestir died Jan. 16 and was buried Friday in De Witt, Ark, following
services in the First Baptist Church in De Witt. Surviving are her husband, Randy; her
mother, Mrs. Pat Bulmer, Ozark; sister, Claire Pineda, Sante Fe, N. M.; two brothers,
Bruce of Albuquerque, N. M. and Dick of Livermore, Calif. A memorial fund had been
established, The Ann Hestir Juvenile Help Fund, care of 1st National Bank, DeWitt, Ark.
72042
Heston, Wayne E. 25 Nov 1929 - 19 Feb 2005
SN-L 23 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Lee & Marguerite (Harper) Heston; married 1952 Jean Marie]

Wayne E. Heston, 75, Republic, passed from this life peacefully on Saturday
February 19, 2005, to be with the Lord. he was in his home surrounded by his loving
family. He was born November 25, 1929, in Carrollton, Mo., the son of Lee and
Marguerite (Harper) Heston. Wayne graduated from Carrollton High School and the
University of Missouri, Rolla, where he received top athlete awards and a degree in civil
engineering. He worked and traveled with the government (FAA) for 30 years. Wayne
was an honorable member and received his Fourth Degree with The Knights of
Columbus, and was a dedicated father in his faith at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in
Billings. Wayne was also a proud Veteran of his country. Wayne loved to coach sports,
take family weekend trips and long summer vacations to his favorite place in
Newfoundland, Canada. He was very active with his children's school programs and
stayed healthy and fit. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Jean Marie Heston,
of the home; and his seven children, Dirk Heston, Springfield, Carolyn Goure and spouse
Gary, West Plains, Kirk Heston and spouse Sheila, Las Vegas, N.V., Jacklyn Heston,
Republic, John Heston and spouse Linda, Haymarket, Va., Joani Heston, Republic, and
Bart Heston, Springfield; He was a proud grandfather of ten including, Travis, Kyla, and
Chad Heston, Nathan and Rebekah Goure, Michael and Meagan Heston, and Haley,
Emily, and Stephanie Heston; and his first great grandchild, Landon Heston Goure; and
they all wish to remember him as "SUPER PAPA". Memorial services, with military
honors by the Veteran's Memorial Team, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, February 25,
2005, in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, 5201 South Southwood, Springfield, with
Father Bobby Manso officiating. Cremation is under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Homes, Republic. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Knights of Columbus,
Billings Council, 320 NW Washington Ave., P.O. Box 100, Billings, MO. 65610.
Heying, Wayne 10 May 1944 - 12 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Albert J. & Jewel Virginia (Atterberry) Heying; married 25 Aug 1955 Barbara
Ann McDaniel]
Wayne Heying, 56. of Springfield passed away at 11:35 p.m. Friday May 12,
2000 in St. Johns Regional Health Center Springfield. Wayne was born on May 10, 1944
in Woodriver Ill. to Albert J. and Jewel Virginia Atterberry Heying. He was a graduate of
Fordland High School class of 1962, and of SMSU in 1971 with a BS in Science and
Business Administration. He was President of the Springfield Typographical Union
14617, and former member of the American Legion Post 676. He founded Greenhill
Alumni Association. he served in the US Navy in Vietnam. Wayne was married to
Barbara Ann McDaniel on August 26, 1966 in Springfield. He owned and operated Mr.
Printer in Springfield. Surviving is his wife Barbara of the home, one daughter Deborah
Heying of Springfield, One brother Raymond Heying and wife May of Ozark, one sister
Ruth Sales and husband Tom of Fetus. Three nieces Virginia Heying, Stephanie
Fergerson and LaNette Sales. Aunts and Uncle Maxine and Clarence "Dick" Heying of
Rogersville and Martha Heying of Foristell. His mother-in-law Dorris Mooney and
husband Don of Rogersville, several cousins, numerous business acquaintances and
friends Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, sister Deborah Heying and Niece
Dawn Smith. He only takes the best God saw he was getting tired and a cure was not to
be. So he put his arms around him, and whispered, "come with me." With tear filled eyes,
we watched him suffer and fade away. Although we loved him deeply. We could not

make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands put to rest. God
broke our hearts to proved to us, He only takes the best. -Author unknown-. Services will
be at 11 a.m. Wednesday May 17, 2000 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home Rogersville,
with burial in the West Finley Cemetery Fordland. Visitation was held from 6-8:30
Tuesday. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Heyle, Hugh W. 2 Mar 1920 - 9 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: married Phyllis M.]
Hugh W. Heyle, 68, of Springfield, died at 3:46 a.m. Saturday at St. John's
Regional Health Center after a brief illness. Memorial graveside services for Mr. Heyle
were held Tuesday in Springfield National Cemetery, with Dr. Ron Stewart officiating.
Burial was under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel. A resident of
Springfield for 50 years, Mr. Heyle was a partner in Hugh Heyle Realtors and owner of
the Greene County Land and Investment Corporation. He was a graduate of SMSU, and a
member of Solomon Lodge No. 271 AF & AM and other Masonic bodies including Abou
Ben Adhem Shrine. He had been an active member of the YMCA Fitness Center since
1966. 'He served in the Pacific Theatre as a major in the Marine Corps, and was a past
president of the Board of Realtors. A former active member of the Springfield Lions
Club, he was a member of the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Heyle's survivors include his
wife, Phyllis M. Heyle, Springfield; a son, Kirk A. Heyle, Springfield; a daughter, Leslee
A. Jaquette, Bellevue, Washington; a sister, Jean M. .Heyle, Rogersville; and four
grandchildren.
Heyn, Freda D. (Coffer) 5 Sep 1935 - 5 Nov 2003 SN-L 26 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Harrison & Elma (Allen) Coffer; married 1 Feb 1957 Fred Heyn]
Freda D. Heyn, 68, Ava, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2003,
as the result of a senseless crime. After waiting 18 long months her family and friends
will gather to pay their last respects and honor their loved one with a dignified funeral
service at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating, followed by a proper burial in the Old Boston Cemetery.
Freda was born September 5, 1935, in Oldfield Mo., the daughter of Harrison and Elma
Allen Coffer. On February 1, 1957, she was united in marriage to Fred Heyn in Ozark.
Freda dedicated her life to Christ at the early age of 16 and revealed God's presence in
her life with daily thoughtfulness for others, caring love, and tremendous faith. She loved
church activities and attended Oldfield Full Gospel Church. Freda would want everyone
to keep smiling while loving one another-\320a simple truth from a beautiful smiling and
special caring lady. Freda is survived by her husband of 47 years, Fred; one daughter,
Paula Waggoner and husband, Mike of Ava; one son, Harold Heyn, also from Ava; seven
grandchildren, Dustin, Eric and Travis Smith, Jennifer Clark, Ryan, Brooke and Brett
Waggoner; seven great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other caring
relatives and numerous good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a
daughter, Brenda Smith. Preceding the funeral service on Saturday, there will be a
visitation on Friday, May 27, 2005 from 6 to 7 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Heyn, Harold D. 1960 - 6 Mar 2006 SN-L 8 Mar 2006

[Note: Son of Fred & Freda D. (Coffer) Heyn]
Harold D. Heyn, 45, Ava, passed away Monday, March 6, 2006, in his home.
Graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2006, in Old Boston
Cemetery, east of Oldfield on T Highway. Services under the care and direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hickman, David Marion 19 Jan 1929 - 3 Aug 2004 CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Kersey & Gladys Hickman; married 25 Jan 1952 Joan Claudette Perry 21
Feb 1931 - 4 Oct 2005]
David Marion Hickman, 75, Ozark, passed away in his home Tuesday, Aug. 3,
2004. He was born January 19, 1929 in Long Beach, California, the son of Kersey and
Gladys Hickman. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. On January 25, 1952
he and Joan Perry were united in marriage. Mr. Hickman received a degree from Baylor
College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where he was instrumental in developing the
heart pacemaker and was involved in the first heart transplant. He served as VicePresident of Lovelace-Batann Hospital. Working for NASA, he developed the television
camera used for NASA's Apollo Moon Program, and taught the use of electronic
instruments to astronauts. He loved flying, and building airplanes. Prior to moving to
Nixa, he lived east of Bruner where he maintained an airport and hosted an annual fly-in
for fellow pilots and friends. He was a recognized Church of Christ minister, and was a
SCORE volunteer. He enjoyed traveling, and enjoying nature. He loved his family and
was a wonderful father and husband. Survivors include: His wife, Joan; a son, Michael
Hickman and wife, Linda, of Brookline, a granddaughter, Christi Hickman; nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Marian Mersecchi; a brother, Robert;
a sister, Nancy; and his parents. A memorial service will be at 2:00 pm Friday, August 6,
in Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers
the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Community Hospices of
America, Southwest Missouri.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Hickman, Joan Claudette (Perry) 21 Feb 1931 - 4 Oct 2005 SN-L 7 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Albert Sidney & Faye (Burnett) Perry; married 25 Jan 1951 David
Marion Hickman 19 Jan 1929 - 3 Aug 2004]
Joan Claudette (Perry) Hickman, 74, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Tuesday,
October 4, 2005, in Roberta, Okla. Joan was born February 21, 1931, in Memphis, Tenn.,
to Albert Sidney and Faye (Burnett) Perry. Joan married David Marion Hickman January
25, 1951, in Tulsa County, Okla. She worked for the Christian County Tax Assessor and
the Ozark Bank. Joan was a devoted member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. She
enjoyed flying with David, feeding and watching the wild animals, knitting, church work,
family and friends. Joan was very unselfish, always concerned about others, and never
complained. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Joan was preceded in death
by her beloved husband, David Hickman; daughter, Marion Hickman; parents, Albert and
Faye Perry; and brother, Buzz Perry. Survivors include, son, Michael Hickman and wife,
Linda, of Humansville, Mo.; granddaughter, Christi Hickman of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters-inlaw, Mary Perry and Helen Hickman, both of Tulsa, Okla.; several nieces, nephews,

great-nieces, great nephews, and a host of friends. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m.,
Saturday, October 8, 2005, in Riverdale Baptist Church in Ozark, Mo. Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu will officiate. Condolences may be sent to the family at brownsfs@ sbcglobal.net.
Please be sure to reference the name of the deceased in all correspondence. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Riverdale Baptist Church or your
local Hospice Center.
Hickman, Kenneth L. 26 Aug 1935 - 1 Apr 2006 SN-L 2 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Lewis E. & Bessie Lee (Overturf) Hickman; married 23 Mar 1991 Clara
(Anderson) Moore]
Kenneth L. Hickman, 70, Highlandville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, April 1,
2006, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born August 26, 1935, in Kansas City,
Missouri, the son of Lewis E. and Bessie Lee (Overturf) Hickman. On March 23, 1991,
he was united in marriage to Clara (Anderson) Moore. His life on earth was filled with
many unique and special events. He began his working career with the Greene County
Sheriff's Department attaining the rank of Captain and served for over 16 years. He also
worked for Springfield Regional Stock Yards for over 23 years and Nixa Sale Barn in
livestock commission sales. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, horses and
quarter horse shows. He was an enthusiastic basketball fan and especially enjoyed the
Lady Bears games. Kenneth proudly served his country with the United States Army
from 1954 to 1956. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Gary
Hickman; and a son, Vernon Moore. In passing he leaves love and confidence to his
caring wife, Clara; two daughters, Shelly Deckard and husband, Scott, of Bois D'Arc,
Missouri and Kenna McClanahan and husband, Billie, of Billings, Missouri; son, Van
Moore and wife, Jeanie; daughter-in-law, Teresa Wilson and husband, Jerry, of
Highlandville, Missouri; one sister, Beverly Hultgren and husband, Ronnie, of
Springfield; one sister-in-law, Glenda Hickman of Springfield; six grandchildren; many
nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April
3, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial will follow in Tory Cemetery, Highlandville, with full military honors. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, April 2, 2006, in the funeral home.
Hickman, Warren W. 14 Aug 1905 - 9 Mar 1974 OH 13 Mar 1974 p2
[Note: married Violet]
Warren W. Hickman, 68, of Ozark, died early Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
where he had been a patient for three weeks. Mr. Hickman, who had been with Sedwick
and Outlet Furniture for the past 25 years, was serving as advertising manager for the
company. He was a member of the first graduating class of Greenwood Laboratory
School and attended Southwest Missouri State University. Mr. Hickman served with the
Corps of Engineers in the Panama Canal Zone during World War I. Surviving are his
wife, Violet; two daughters, Mrs. Jack Hughes, Route 1, Rogersville and Mrs. William
McFall, 1126 East Greenwood; a sister, Mrs. Norma Caplan, Rockville, Md., and two
children. Arrangements were under direction of Jewell E. Windle.
Hicks, Arthur Edwin 17 May 1873 - 28 Jul 1949 CCR 11 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of ? & ? (O’Brien) Hicks; married Emma]

Word was received at Ozark last week of the death of Arthur E. Hicks at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. C.W. Campbell, at San Bruno, Calif., on July 28. Mr. Hicks, a
former resident of Ozark, was born in London, England in 1873 and came to the United
States as a young man. Survivors are Mrs. Hicks, two daughters, Mrs. Campbell and the
former Violet Hicks, two sons, Sidney of Chicago and Roy of Tulsa. Funeral services
were conducted Monday afternoon, Aug. 1, at San Bruno by Rev. Donald Chase, with
burial in Alta Mesa Memorial Park.
Hicks, Betty June (Edwards) 14 Mar 1939 - 28 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Roy David & Sarah Lee (Grady) Edwards; married 28 May 1955
Dallas Lee Hicks]
Betty June Hicks, 62, Springfield, passed away at 2:42 p.m. Saturday, July 28,
2001, in Cox Medical Center South. Betty was born March 14, 1939, in Galena, Mo. , the
daughter of Roy David and Sarah Lee (Grady) Edwards. She was united in marriage to
Dallas Lee Hicks on May 28, 1955, in Lone Jack, MO. She worked as a semi truck driver
and a restaurant owner. She was a member of Patte Park Baptist Church and enjoyed
crocheting, embroidery, crafts and playing Bingo. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a son, Dallas Lee Hick II; a granddaughter, Stephanie Gant; a brother, Carol
Edwards; and a sister, Barbara Cochran. She is survived by her husband, Dallas; four
daughters, Virginia Hicks, Opal Lasiter and her husband, Ron, and Shirley Jean Hicks, all
of Springfield, and Crystal Malchose and her husband, Kevin, St. Joseph; three brothers,
David Edwards and his wife, Barbara, Springdale, Ark., Roy Charles Edwards,
Springfield, Mo., and Steven Edwards and his wife, Cathy, Joplin; two sisters, Sally
Crump and her husband, Melvin, Kansas City, and Shirley Scott and her husband, Walter,
St. Joseph; 16 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 1, 2001, in Thieme Funeral
Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, Christian County.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
{Springfield News-Leader}
Hicks, Bill C., Rev. 20 Dec 1927 - 8 Aug 1988 OH 18 Aug 1988
[Note: married Jaunita]
Funeral services for Reverend Bill C. Hicks, 60, of Rogersville, were Aug. 11 at
Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville. Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiated the services.
Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military honors. Rev. Hicks died Aug.
8 at St. John's Regional Health Center following a short illness. He was born Dec. 20,
1927. He retired from service with the U.S. Army after 26 years. His Army career
included service during World War II. Hicks was an Ordained Baptist Minister serving
the Friendship Baptist Church, south of Marshfield since Nov. 1987. Survivors include
his wife, Jaunita of the home; three daughters, Brenda Hessie, Springfield; Peggy and
son-in-law Cart Blankenship, Springfield; and Christine and son-in-law Mark Bauer of
Joplin,; two sons, Doyle and daughter-in-law Lois Smith, Rogersville; Larry and
daughter-in-law Karen Smith, Ozark and 11 grandchildren.
Hicks, Darrel E. 30 Aug 1920 - 8 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: married Vesta Gryder]

Darrel E. Hicks, 67, of Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m. July 8 at Cox Medical Center,
South, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Hicks were held Monday in the
Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. A retired employee of the Mid-America Dairymans
Association, Mr. Hicks was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist Church. He is survived by
his wife, Vesta; two sons, Rudy, Clever, and Ricky, Walnut Grove; two sisters, Alma
Harter and Lura Harter, both of Billings; and four grandchildren.
Hicks, Dayton G. 1900 - 7 Jun 1960 CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
Funeral services for Dayton G. Hicks, 59, a Springfield car dealer and former
resident of Clever, who died Tuesday noon at St. John’s Hospital following a two year
illness, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in Klinger Chapel, Springfield with Rev. Robert
Baker officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruby Hicks of the residence at 2157
Claiborne, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Gayle Whitehead of the home; three brothers, C.
E. Hicks, Charles L. Hicks and H. H. Hicks, all of Springfield, a sister, Mrs. Clifford
Letterman of Wichita, Kan.; and two grandchildren.
Hicks, Dora (Wampler)
1877 - 1942
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Wampler Hicks, 65, resident of the Clever
community for the past 45 years, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clever Baptist Church,
conducted by Rev. R. R. Cook of Crane, MO., with interment in Frazier Chapel Cemetery
under direction of the Wilbur Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Her death occurred
Wednesday, Sept. 23. Mrs. Hicks came to Missouri some 45 years ago and in 1899 was
married to Isaac Newton Hicks, who preceded her in death in 1935. To this union were
born six daughters, all of whom survive. They are; Mrs. Roy Jay, Purcell, Okla., Mrs.
Verda Watts, Mrs. Pearl Edwards and Miss Maxine Hicks all of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. May
Perry, Hoberg, MO., and Miss Gerta Hicks of Clever. Other survivors include seven
brothers, Will and Jean Wampler of Clever, Javin of Marionville, Lloyd and Oliver of
Billings, Gus of Butler, MO., Leonard of Los Angeles, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Laura
Johnson of Springfield, Mrs. Verda Deaver of Clever, and Mrs. Stella Erwin of Boaz;
four grandchildren, Lloyd Cranford, stationed with the U.S. Army at Sioux Falls, S. D.,
Anna Lee and Junior Watts of Tulsa and Betty Maxine Perry of Hoberg. She joined the
Methodist church in early girlhood, later uniting with the Clever Baptist Church of which
she was a member at the time of her death.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples and contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hicks, Emma 1871 - 11 Oct 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p1
Mrs. Emma Hicks, 96, a former resident of Ozark, died Oct. 11 at Sacramento,
Calif. Mrs. Hicks was a native of England as was her late husband Arthur Hicks,. Mr.
Hicks managed a privately owned light plant in Ozark some 40-50 years ago. Survivors
include two sons, Sidney Hicks of Sarasota, Fla. and Roy Hicks of Los Angeles, Calif;
two daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Campbell of Palo Alto, Calif. and Mrs. Violet Norman of
Sacramento; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Interment was in Alta
Mesa Cemetery, Palo Alto.

Hicks, Gerta E.
27 Mar 1903 - 26 Jul 1991
GERTA E HICKS, 88, Clever, DIED AT 11:25 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Medical
Center, Springfield. She was a member of Clever First Baptist Church and former
employee of the Clever school system. Survivors include two sisters, Lula Mae Perry,
Kimberling City, and Maxine Harbuck, Heavener, Okla.; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at 1: 00 P.M. Monday in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the
Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 3 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. (Hand written date July 26, 1991)
Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Hicks, Jerry B.
23 Aug 1937 - 12 May 1969
Jerry Hicks, 31, Nixa, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital in
Springfield after an illness of two years. He was an employee of Foremost Dairy in
Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; a daughter, Deborah Jean, and a son, Joe
Randall, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hicks, Nixa; a brother,
Denny, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Patsy Mitchell, Springfield; the paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Lillie Hicks, Clever; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever.
Services will be at 2 p. m. Thursday in the Assembly of God Church here with the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa under
direction of Harris.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 12, 1969 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Hicks, Jerry B.
23 Aug 1937 - 12 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Russell & ? Hicks; married 20 Aug 1955 Wilma Harvill; SSDI
gives this lifespan for Kenneth Hicks]
Jerry Hicks, 31, Nixa, died at 8:40 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital in
Springfield after an illness of two years. He was an employee of Foremost Diary in
Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Wilma; a daughter, Deborah Jean; and a son Joe
Randal, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hicks, Nixa; a brother,
Denny, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Patsy Mitchell, Springfield; the paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Lillie Hicks, Clever; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever.
Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Assembly of God Church in Nixa, with the Rev,.
Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa under
direction of Harris.
Hicks, JoAnn (Mease) 2 Feb 1941 - 6 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
JoAnn Hicks, Reeds Spring, daughter of Eugene and Hazel (Stewart) Mease, was
born Feb. 2, 1941, in Stone County, and died Monday, April 6, 1998, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, at the age of 57 years, two months, and two days.
JoAnn had been a lifelong resident of the Stone County area. She was a cook for Reeds
Spring Elementary School for several years. JoAnne was married to Bill Hicks on Aug.
30, 1962. She is survived by her husband, Bill Hicks of the home, her father, Eugene
Mease of Reeds Spring, two sons; Eric and Kevin Hicks, both of Reeds Spring; and
Robin Rone of Humansville; four brothers; F I. Mease, Chestnut Ridge; Jim Mease,
Galena; Ronnie and G.C. Mease both of Reeds Spring, six sisters; Judy Maggard, Nixa;

Lorene Lowery, Kirbyville; Naomi Combs, Highlandville; Phyllis Wildley and Rose
Butler both of Reeds Spring; and Janice Estes, of Galena; two grandchildren, and a host
of friends and relatives. She was preceeded in death by her mother, Hazel Mease, a
daughter, Tracy Ann Hicks, a granddaughter, Savannoh Rone, and a brother, Harold
Mease. Funeral services were held Friday, April 10, 1998 at 2:00 p.m, in "Sixty-five"
Church with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in Eisenhower Cemetery
under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home of Galena. Visitation was from 6
to 7 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to: American Diabetes
Foundation.
Hicks, Joseph Russell 3 Feb 1913 - 11 Sep 1973 OH 20 Sep 1973 p8
[Note: Son of William Frank & Lillie J. (Frazier) Hicks]
Nixa - Funeral services for Russell Hicks, 60, of Route 2, Nixa were held
Thursday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Stevens and Joseph M.
Fahl officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery near Nixa under direction of Harris
of Nixa.
Hicks, Junior Dale 1938 - 12 Nov 2006 SN-L 14 Nov 2006
Junior Dale Hicks, 68, of Billings, passed away Sunday morning following a short
illness. He was born near Walnut Grove and was a millright with Carnahan & White Co.
and a U.S. Navy veteran. Memorial services will be Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. in
Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with military honors provided by Military
Honors Bravo Team. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today at the funeral home where the
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m.
Hicks, Leslie 1 Jul 1960 - 1 Jul 1960
Hicks, Weslie 1 Jul 1960 - 1 Jul 1960
The twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hicks, Route 8, Springfield, were dead at
birth early Friday morning in Burge Protestant Hospital. Besides their parents, they are
survived by a sister, Deborah, of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Hicks, Clever; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Harvill, Nixa; paternal greatgrandmother, Mrs. Lillie Hicks, Clever; paternal great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs.
Houston Keithley, Clever; and the maternal great-grandfather, Ed Blevins, Nixa.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Frazier Cemetery east of Clever under
the direction of Rev. Richard Fry. Burial will be under the direction of Harris.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a
handwritten date of July 1, 1960 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden)
Maples.
Hicks, Lorell A. (Skaggs) 1916 - 12 Jun 2004 SN-L 13 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of George M. & Flora (O’Dell) Skaggs; married 5 Aug 1933 Roy Hicks
20 Oct 1912 - 29 Aug 1982]
NIXA-Lorell A. Hicks, age 87, passed away on June 12, 2004. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home with burial following in Delaware Cemetery.
AND

Hicks, Lorell A. (Skaggs)
1 Aug 1916 - 12 Jun 2004
CCH-N 16 June 2004
Lorell A. Hicks, 87, Nixa, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 in Woodland Manor,
Springfield. She was born August 1, 1916, the daughter of George and Flora (O'Dell)
Skaggs. Mrs. Hicks worked as a garment factory seamstress for several years, and was a
homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. Survivors include: two
sons and their wives, Charles and Jeanne Hicks, and Roy Junior and Elaine Hicks, all of
Nixa; five grandchildren, Cindy Fenley and her husband Dennis, Olin Hicks and his wife
Lisa, Charles Brian Hicks and his wife Vickie and, and Michelle Gallion and her husband
Henry. As well as four great grandchildren, Tim Massengale, Jesse Fenley, Kate Fenley,
and Hannah Hicks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Woodrow Hicks, a
grandson, David Eugene Hicks, and two brothers, Herschel and Wade Skaggs. Funeral
services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in Adams Funeral Home Nixa. Burial followed in
Delaware Cemetery. Family and friends gathered in the funeral home on Monday
evening for visitation.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Hicks, Mary E.
5 Jun 1889 - 29 Oct 1978
Services for Mrs. Mary E. Hicks, 89, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Mrs. Hicks died at 1 a.m. Sunday in MediCenter, Springfield. She was a member of
Mount Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Roy, Nixa, and Ted, Republic;
two daughters, Mrs. Opal Aven, Lathrop, Calif., and Mrs. Roxie McCraken, El Sobrante,
Calif.; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 29, 1978 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hicks, Myrtle Arizona (Houser) 2 Apr 1884 - 1 June 1957
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Arizona Hicks, 73, who died Saturday, June 1, at
the Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Tuesday, June 4, in the Clever Baptist Church
with the Rev. Earl French and the Rev. Max Hamilton officiating. Burial was in the
Frazier Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was
born April 2, 1884, near Billings. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Houser. On
January 28, 1900 she was united in marriage to Charles N. Hicks, and to this union four
sons and three daughters were born. One of the daughters, Eva Belle, passed away at the
age of nine months and Mr. Hicks died July 16, 1938. Most of her life was lived in the
Clever community, and she was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Survivors
include four sons, Dayton, Clarence, Charles and Harold Hicks, all of Springfield; two
daughters; Mrs. Rosa Barb of Englewood, Calif., and Mrs. Lucille Letterman of Wichita,
Kan.; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Edgar Houser of
Phoenix, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Wampler of Springfield and Mrs. Freda Logan of
Wichita Falls, Texas.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 1, 1957 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hicks, Isaac Newton “Newt” 1878 - 1935

Newt Hicks, Clever barber and politician, died suddenly in his home at noon
yesterday. He was 56 years old. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2
o’clock at the Clever Baptist Church of which he was a deacon. Rev. W. L. Watson will
officiate. Mr. Hicks, a Democratic committeeman for the past few years, was born in
Tennessee but came to Christian County at the age of 14. He had been a prominent
citizen and barber for the past 35 years. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Dora Hicks; six
daughters, Mrs. Blanch Cranford, Mrs. Pearl Keith and Mrs. Verda Watts of Tulsa, Mrs.
R. E. Perry of Hurley, and Gerta and Maxine Hicks of Clever; two brothers, Charles of
Clever, and Bob of Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Lloyd Cranford, and Anna Lee
and Junior Watts.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Hicks, Joseph Russell
3 Feb 1913 - 11 Sep 1973
Russell Hicks, 60, of Route 2, Nixa, died at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. A retired farmer, he was a lifelong
resident of Christian County and a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Anna; one son, Denny, Route 2, Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Patsy
Mitchell, Springfield, his mother, Mrs. Lillie Hicks, Route 1, Clever; two brothers, Oren,
of Richmond, Calif., and Darrel, of Route 1, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Alma Harter and
Mrs. Lura Harter, both of Billings, and Mrs. Georgia Roy, of Springfield; eight
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with the Revs. Larry Stevens and Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial will be in
the Frazier Cemetery near Nixa under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 11, 1973 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Hicks, Rinnie (Logan) 1902 - 25 Jul 1962 CCR 9 Aug 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Malcolm Rice “Mack” & Ada Sina (Jernigan) Logan; married Sidney
Hicks]
Mrs. Sidney Hicks died Wednesday, July 25, at Sarasota, Fla. where she had
made her home the past six years. She was born in Ozark Dec 29, 1901 to the late Mr.
and Mrs. L. R. Logan. She went through grade school in Ozark and graduated from
there in 1920 later attending State Teacher’s College in Springfield. She then taught in
the Ozark Elementary school system until her marriage in 1925. After that, her home was
in Maywood and Chicago, Ill. until she moved to Sarasota. Survivors are her husband,
Sidney Hicks, a son, James Logan Hicks, five grandchildren and two brothers, Winford
Logan of Aurora, Ill. and Malcolm Logan of Denver, Colo. Funeral services were at
Maywood, Ill. Monday, July 30. Burial was near Aurora, Ill, Mr. Hicks returned this
week to his home at 2313 Valencia Dr., Sarasota, Fla.
Hicks, Robert E. 19 Nov 1919 - 8 Oct 2002 CCH-N 16 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Clarence & Viola (Byerly) Hicks; married Eva Aretta Davenport]
Robert E. Hicks, 82, of San Marcos, Texas, formerly of Palm Desert, Calif., died
in San Marcos, Oct. 8, 2002. He was born in Springfield Nov. 19, 1919, to Clarence and
Viola (Byerly) Hicks. The lifetime accomplishments of Robert E. Hicks are wide and
varied. First and foremost, he was a devoted husband and father, always exhibiting

patience and understanding in all things. Working diligently through many summers, he
obtained a Doctorate Degree in Education from Missouri University. He went on to found
the Junior College at The School of the Ozarks, currently known as College of the
Ozarks. Leaving there in 1961, he went on to Fort Scott, Kan., and founded the Junior
College there also and was very involved in legislative work for education. He is
survived by his wife, Eva Aretta Davenport Hicks of San Marcos, Texas; son Terry
Robert Hicks and wife, Sherry of Palm Desert, Calif.; daughter, Treena Donahue and
husband, Andrew Burrell Jr. of Wimberly, Texas; brother, Norman Franklin Hicks of
Palm Desert, Calif., Amber Burrell Jr. of Wimberly, Texas; brother, Norman Franklin
Hicks and wife, Aileen of Ozark; grandchildren, Kristin and Mark Hicks of Palm Desert,
Calif., Amber Pappas of Athens, Greece, Kimberly Coleman of Milwaukee, Wisc., and
Heorhe Matthew Eblin of Bryan, Texas; and great-grandson, Taylor Coleman of
Milwaukee, Wisc. Graveside Services were held Oct. 11, 2002, at Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas. For those desiring, memorial contributions
may be made to the College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, Mo. 65726. Arrangements
under the care and guidance of Pennington Funeral Home.
Hicks, Rocky Dean 16 Mar 1950 - 29 May 2005 SN-L 1 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Cecil Paul & Delores (Evans) Hicks; married Betty]
Rocky Dean Hicks, age 55, of Ozark, passed away on a beautiful Sunday
morning, May 29, 2005, in Gary, Ind. He was born March 16, 1950, in Ava, the son of
Cecil Paul Hicks and Delores Evans Hicks. He graduated from Mountain Grove High
School, and served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Rocky had been a truck
driver for over 20 years. He was presently employed by Erickson Transport in
Springfield. He was a great husband to his wife, Betty, and a loving father to his three
sons, Justin Hicks of Paul's Valley, Okla., Jubal Hicks of Nixa, and Cody Hicks of Ozark.
He is also survived by two brothers, Rex Hicks of Nixa, and Rick Hicks; a niece,
Amanda Hicks; and a nephew, Austin Hicks. Rocky will never be forgotten. Although he
is lost from our lives, he is not lost from our hearts. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Daren Roten
officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home. "God love you and keep you until we
meet again."
Hicks, Virginia Lee
9 Sept 1956 - 1 Oct 2001
Virginia Lee Hicks, 45, Springfield, passed away October 1, 2001 in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born in Santa Anna California on Sept. 9, 1956, the daughter of
Dallas Lee Hicks Sr. and the late Betty June Hicks. Virginia was preceded in death by her
mother; a daughter, Stephanie Lynn Gant; and a brother, Dallas Lee Hicks II. She is
survived by her children, Candice Ann Gant Hodge, Justin Wayne Goben, Nathaniel Roy
Eisenhour, Illene Jean Montgomery, all of the home; her father, Dallas Lee Hicks Sr.; 3
sisters, Crystol Jo Malchose, Opal Mae Lasiter, Shirley Jean Hicks; 1 granddaughter;
several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Virginia was beloved by all. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001, in Thieme Funeral Home, with
burial in Jones Chastian Cemetery in Christian County. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Nov 5, 2001.

Hicks, William Franklin
1894 - 9 Sep 1956
W. F. Hicks, 62, of route 1, Clever, died at 11 a.m. yesterday after suffering a
heart attack while returning home in his car from Brown Springs. Mr. Hicks, a native of
Tennessee, had complained of chest pains Saturday, relatives said. He had been a
resident of Clever 51 years. Survivors are his wife, Lillie; three sons, Russell and Darrell
of Clever, and Oren of Richmond, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Harter and Mrs.
Lura Harter, of Billings, and Mrs. Georgia Lee Roy of Clever; 16 grandchildren; one
brother, Charles Hicks of Nixa, and one sister, Mrs. Nina Young of Lomita, Calif.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever Baptist Church with burial in the
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 9, 1956 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Hicks, William Franklin
1894 - 9 Sep 1956
CCR 13 Sep 1956 p 5
Funeral services for William Franklin Hicks, 62, a resident of Clever since 1905,
who died Sept 9, were held Thursday, Sept. 11 in the Clever Baptist Church, with Rev.
Earl French and Rev. Arthur Ellis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was converted in 1915 and was
united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lillie Hicks of
the home, route 1, Clever; three sons, Russell Hicha and Darrell Hicks of Clever and
Oren Hicks of Richmond, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Harter and Mrs. Lura Harter
of Billings and Mrs. Georgia Lee Roy of Clever; 17 grandchildren; one brother, Charles
Hicks of Nixa and one sister, Mrs. Nina Young of Lomita, Calif.
Higginbotham, Robert C. 12 Apr 1957 - 9 Nov 2000 CCH-N 15 Nov 2000
Robert C. Higginbotham, age 43, of Enid Oklahoma passed away on November 9,
2000 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Higginbotham was born on April 12,
1957 in Orange County, California. He had made his residence in Brea California until
1990 when he relocated to Nixa, Mo. In 1998 he moved to Oklahoma. Mr. Higginbotham
had been a long haul truck driver for 15 years. He had owned a locksmith business in
California, and in Nixa. He was proprietor of an Auto Detail Shop known as "Bid
Daddy's" in Nixa for three years. Mr. Higginbotham was a man with a giving spirit. His
last request was carried out when his desire to be a multiple organ donor was honored.
"He will be sadly missed," said Jerry Jarrell, one of his many friends. Survivors include:
His wife, Angela Caldwell of Enid, Oklahoma; three daughters, Miranda Patricia
Higginbotham of San Antonio, Texas, Savannah Lynn Higginbotham, and Mary
Higginbotham, both of Highlandville, Mo.; his father, Raymond Higginbotham of Santa
Ana, California; his mother, Patricia Ledbetter of Enid, Oklahoma; four brothers, Randy
Higginbotham of Pahrump, Nevada, David Lattin of Enid, Oklahoma, Chris
Higginbotham of Arkansas, Nick Klein of Walla Walla, Washington, Dale KIein of
Bellingham, Washington; two sisters, Melody Sonnier of Santa Ana, California, Linda
Higginbotham of Tacoma, Washington; four stepsisters, one stepbrother, 2 grandchildren,
and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Higginbotham was
preceded in death by one son, Larry, and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. A
private memorial service at the James River Assembly of God Church in Springfield, Mo.

was being planned. The family has request that all memorial contributions be sent to the
C.C.U. Unit of St. John's Hospital in Springfield. "Gone, but never forgotten" (Patricia
Ledbetter, Mom).
Higgins, Dorothy Lorraine 1932 - 20 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
[Note: married Dayle Higgins]
Mrs. Dorothy Lorraine Higgins, 46 of Strafford, were held Tuesday in Wayside
Funeral Chapel in Strafford with the Rev. Bernie Wingo officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery. Mrs. Higgins died Sunday at Cox Medical Center after a
long illness. Surviving besides her husband Dayle are a daughter and two sons, Gary of
Rogersville and Dana of Strafford.
Hightower, Marjorie A. (Chopelas) Baer Baker 14 Jul 1957 - 29 Aug 2003 CCH-N
10 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of John & Margie Chopelas; married first ? Baer; married second ?
Baker; married third ? Hightower]
Marjorie A. Hightower, 46, Sparta, died Aug. 29, 2003, in her home. She was
born July 14, 1957, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of John and Margie Chopelas. She lived
in the Sparta community for the past 14 years where she was a homemaker and mother to
her three children. She was preceded in death by her mother on Jan. 10, 2003, and one
sister, Jeanne. Hightower is survived by two sons, Weston Baer and Curtis Baker, and
one daughter, Alicia Hightower all of the home; two sisters, Patricia Fitzgerald and
husband Joe, Chicago, Ill., and Elena Soto and husband Julio, Prospect Heights, Ill.; two
brothers, John Chopelas and wife Linda, Bloomingdale, Ill., and Tony Chopelas, Bruner;
nieces; nephews; other relatives and caring friends. Services for Marjorie Hightower were
held at 10 a.m. Sept. 2, in Barnes Family Home, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Hightower, Mary Florence (Moses) 15 Sep 1937 - 11 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Mary Florence Hightower, age 60, of Sparta, died Wednesday February 11, 1998
in St. John's Regional Health Center; Springfield. She was born September 15; 1937 and
was the daughter of Ernest and Esta (Smith) Moses, She was a graduate of Sparta High
School and Draughon's Business College. Mrs. Hightower was a member of Sparta
Church of Christ. She was a Home Economist for the University of Missouri Extension
Office. Survivors include: Two sons, Carl Hightower and Kevin Hightower and his wife,
Brenda, all of Sparta; a granddaughter, Alicia Jean Hightower; three step-grandchildren,
Aaron Nimmo, and Brian and Amber Sweet; a step-great-granddaughter, Skye Kay
Nimmo; a dear close friend, Keith Robison, Sparta; a nice Vicki Crimp; two nephews,
Keith and Sam Moses; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents and a brother, Samuel Arlie Moses.
Funeral services were Saturday, February 14, in Adam’s Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Hiles, Lloyd W. 29 Sep 1901 - 1 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Tennessee Greenville (Chronister) Hiles]

Lloyd W. Hiles, 87, formerly of Sparta, died Jan. 1 at the Jane Phillips Hospital in
Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Services for Mr. Hiles were held Jan. 4 in the Colonial Chapel
Neekamp Funeral Home, Bartlesville, with Dr. William Cook officiating. Burial was in
Little Cemetery, Seminole, Oklahoma. Officiating at the graveside services was Rev. Bill
Jones. Mr. Hiles' survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Eunice Green, Edmond,
Oklahoma, and Mrs. Marion Allen, Bartlesville; four grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; one sister, Lois Gilley, Sparta, with whom he had made his home recently;
and several nieces and nephews.
Hill, Elton L. 17 Mar 1884 - 6 Aug 1967 CCR 10 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of James & Julia (Garoutte) Hill; married Eleanor 1885 - 1941]
Elton L. Hill, 83, of Billings, died about 7 p.m., Sunday in the Aurora hospital
after a long illness. Mr. Hill, a retired McDonnell Aircraft employee, had operated a
hardware store in Clever for 28 years and was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel; three sons, Howard, South Gate, Calif., Armel Jack, St.
Louis, Ralph, Clever; one step-son, Leslie, Republic; one daughter, Mrs. P. B. Dreier,
Billings; one step-daughter, Miss Billie Hill, Woodville, Texas; 10 grandchildren; six
step-grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Billings Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Tom
Daniels officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of
Billings.
AND
Hill, Elton L. 17 Mar 1884 - Aug 1967
Elton L. Hill, 83, of Billings, died about 7 p.m. Sunday in the Aurora hospital
after a long illness. Mr. Hill, a retired McDonnell Aircraft employee, had operated a
hardware store in Clever for 28 years and was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Ethel, three sons, Howard, South Gate, Calif., Armel Jack, St.
Louis, Ralph, Clever; one step-son, Leslie, Republic; one daughter, Mrs. T. B. Dreier,
Billings, one Step-daughter, Miss Billie Hill, Woodville, Tex.; 10 grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral Arrangements are under direction of
Cantrell of Billings.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has the handwritten date
of 1967 in the margin.
Hill, Ethel (Washam) 15 Jun 1887 - 24 Mar 1975 OH 27 Mar 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Frances (?) Washam; married Roy R. Hill]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Ethel Hill, 87, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Billings Baptist church with the Revs. Loyd Wilson and Raymond Lewis officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under the Direction of Harris of Nixa. Survivors
include a son, Leslie of Route 2, Republic; two step-sons, Armel of Republic and Ralph
of Clever; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lucille Dreier of Billings; three sisters, Mrs. Fannie
Garbee, Billings, Mrs. Anna Hoops, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Katherine Tubbs, Joplin and
six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Hill, George S. 1911 - 29 Feb 1964
[Note: no legible tombstone]

CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5

Funeral services for George S. Hill, 52, of 700 East Walnut, Springfield who
succumbed late Saturday at St. John’s Hospital of apparently self-inflicted injuries and
poisoning Feb. 22, were at 10 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Hill, who was manager of the Englenook Apartments, is survived
by his wife, Bernadine; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Kunschel, Dunkirk, N. Y. and Mrs.
Sadie Rosa, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; a brother, James Edwin Hill, Lincoln, R. I. and a
half-sister, Mrs. Pearl Stewart, Reeds Spring.
Hill, Hulen Richard 13 Apr 1921 - 16 Nov 1996 CCH-N 20 Nov 1996
Hulen Richard Hill, 75, Nixa, passed away 6:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16,
1996 in Primrose Place Nursing Home, Springfield. Hulen was born April 13, 1921 in
Black Rock, AR., the son of Witt and Florence Montgomery Hill. He was a retired
carpenter. He was married to Mary Baughman Hill December 5, 1941 in Black Rock. He
was a WW II U.S. Army veteran, serving in Europe. He received numerous medals. He is
preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Leonard Hill, and an infant daughter, Leta
Sue Hill. Survivors include his wife, Mary Hill, Nixa; a son, Richard Hill and his wife
Carolyn, Nixa; a daughter, Brenda Jahr and husband, Larry, Huntington Beach, Ca.; three
brothers, Ray, Imboden, Ar., Leroy, Flint, Mich., and J.W. Hill, Springfield; 3
grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 3 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday November 20, 1996 in Bryan Funeral Home, Hoxie, Ar. with the
Rev. Ken Chamberlain officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Forest Cemetery, Black
Rock. Local arrangements are under direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home.
Hill, Homer Harrison 1891 - 3 Apr 1964 CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
Homer Harrison Hill, 72, of 1030 West Monroe Terrace, Springfield, died early
Friday at the Veteran’s Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. after a long illness. He was a
veteran of World War I. He was a contractor and carpenter here for several years. He had
been a resident here for two years, coming from Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Grace
G. of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Ila Jensen, Ozark; two grandchildren; two sister, Mrs.
Mary Peters, Blackwell, Okla. and Mrs. Minnie Reynolds, Molalla, Ore. and one brother,
William Hill, Arlington, Calif. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Ralph
Thieme Chapel. The Rev. James T. Shirley officiated and burial was in National
Cemetery here.
Hill, James "Jim" Lee 18 Jun 1945 - 16 Apr 2006 SN-L 18 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Hildred & B. L. Hill; married Sharon Kay]
James "Jim" Lee Hill, born June 18, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, was called home on
Easter Sunday, April 16, 2006. His parents, Hildred and B.L. Hill, and both sets of
grandparents preceded him in death. Jim is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon Kaye
Hill. Jim was her best friend and soul mate and will be missed beyond words. Jim has
very loving sons and gained two beautiful daughters when Kevin married Tiffany and
Brent married Debbie. These unions compounded Jim's joy for life by providing him with
seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His sister, Brenda Noah, and her
husband, Bill, both of North Carolina, and an aunt, Bobbie Johnson of Lamar, Colorado,
and two half-brothers, Freddie and Todd of Oklahoma, also survive Jim. Jim was a gifted
and accomplished entrepreneur and pilot. He also had a passion for playing and exploring

with long time friend, Bob Plummer. Jim's concern and giving to others was testimony to
his love for the Lord and God blessed him with a wonderful family and special friends.
Jim had an optimistic view on life that was beyond measure. He lived his life with honor,
dignity, respect, compassion, faith and great love. Jim's charisma and genuine interest in
those around him allowed him to leave a trail of friends everywhere he went. A memorial
service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at 103 Saddlebrook Drive,
Saddlebrook, Missouri 65630, next to Bull Creek. Signs will be posted along the road.
All family and friends are invited to celebrate Jim's life. In light of Jim's casual
personality, please dress comfortably. A memorial fund has been established to honor
Jim's life, in his name, at the Regions Bank, PO Box 489, Ozark, Missouri 65721, and
will be used to create a small park surrounded by flowers, a bench and nature, which Jim
enjoyed every day of his life.
Hill, Joan (Evans) 5 Jan 1933 - 21 Apr 1964 CCR 30 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Okla Clinton & Tressie E. (Norton) Evans]
Funeral services for Mrs. Joan Hill, 31, a former resident of Nixa, who was killed
in an auto accident in Laguna Beach, Calif. Wednesday, April 22, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel. The Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated, and burial was in
McConnell Cemetery.
Hill, Juanita (Henry) Roy 18 May 1928 - 5 Jun 2006 SN-L 8 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Ollie Delena (Howard) Henry; married Darl L. Roy; married J.
W. Hill died 1986]
Juanita Hill, 78, Ozark, passed away Monday, June 5, 2006, in the Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born May 18, 1928, in Dryad, Washington, to Jess and Ollie
Delena (Howard) Henry. Juanita was first married to Darl L. Roy. She later married J.W.
Hill who passed away in 1986. Soon after his death she moved to Missouri. Juanita was a
member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. She had a sweet spirit and a generous heart.
Her parents, a sister, Eula Childress, and four brothers, Jesse, Billy, Bobby and baby
Jerry Henry also preceded her in death. She is survived by a son and his wife, Dannie
Leon and Ann Roy, Granite Falls, Washington; two grandchildren, Ryan and Renee and
two great-grandchildren; two stepsons, James William Hill and Kenneth Wayne Hill; two
brothers and their wives, Don and JoAnn Henry, Clever, and Gary and Willena Henry,
Marionville; two sisters, Anna Roy, K.C. Mo., and Shirley Vaught, Crane; other relatives
and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 8, 2006, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Hill, Lisa Michelle (Getman) 19 Sep 1970 - 12 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Leroy & Joann Getman; married Robert Hill]
AND
Hill, Samantha Jo 21 Nov 1992 - 12 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Lisa Michelle (Getman) Hill]
Lisa Michelle Getman Hill, 22, and daughter, Samantha Jo Hill, four months.
Bradleyville, died Friday, March 12, in an accident near Sparta. Lisa was born September
19, 1970 at Monett. Samantha was born November 21 1992 in Springfield. Survivors

include: Lisa's husband and Samantha's father, Robert Hill; Lisa's parents, Leroy Getman,
Sparta and Joann Kirby, Springfield; Lisa's children, Robert Kimble Hill Jr. and Melisa
Hill; Lisa's sisters, Teresa Grider, Chadwick; and Rhonda Getman, Springfield; other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday at Spokane Cemetery with the Rev-.
Joseph Fahl officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Hill, Lura Addline (Moss) 1 Mar 1921 - 1 Nov 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
Lura Addline Hill, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2000
in her home. She was born on March 1, 1921 in Drasco, Arkansas, the daughter of John
Henry and Alice Janie (DeFoor) Moss. On February 1, 1962 she and Thomas C. Hill
were married. Survivors include; two children, Ronald David Hill and his wife, Marilyn,
of Nixa, and Tonya Panzica and her husband Dominic, of Rogersville, and three
grandchildren, Carmen Panzica, and Joshua and Matt Plank. Funeral services were held
on Saturday, November 4, 2000 in Adam's Funeral Home in Nixa. Burial followed in the
Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield.
Hill, Paul 1917 - 23 Oct 1971 CCR 28 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: married Ada Elsie]
Paul Hill, 54, of Nixa, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday at his home following an illness
of several months. He was a native of Dexter and had moved to Nixa in 1965. Mr. Hill
had been an employee of Continental Bus Lines since 1941 and in April of 1970, was
presented the safe driver award after driving more than 1 1/4 million miles. Survivors
include his wife, Ada Elsie; a son Samuel George Hill, Roswell, N. M; a step-son, Spec.
4, Kenneth Wayne Hogg, with the U. S. Army stationed in Frankfort, Germany; three
sisters, Mrs. Mae Camp, Cuba, Mrs. Louise West, Taft, Calif.., Mrs. Lois Graves, Dexter;
a brother, Ray, Dexter. The body was taken to Dexter for services at Rainey Chapel,
scheduled for Wednesday.
Hill, Robert Kimble Jr. 3 Jul 1988 - 29 Nov 1997 CCH-N 3 Dec 1997
Robert Hill, Jr., age 9, of Sparta, died Friday in Cox Medical Center South.
Survivors include: His father, Robert Hill, Springfield; his grandparents, Leroy “Boone”
Getman, Sparta, Joann Kirby, Springfield, and Roger Moore. Ozark; a sister, Melisa Hill;
and a great-grandmother, Esta Moore. His mother and a sister, Lisa and Samantha Hill
preceded him in death. Graveside services were Monday, December 1, in Spokane
Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hiller, Fred H. 19 Mar 1905 - Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: married Hazel A. 4 Nov 1905 - 19 Feb 2002]
Fred H. Hiller, 67, of Route 2, Nixa, died at 8:30 a.m. today at his home after a
long illness. A resident of Greene County most of his life, he was a World War I Army
veteran, a retired carpenter and contractor, and also a former city fireman. He was a
member of the Methodist Church, United Lodge No. 5, Zabud Council No. 25,
Springfield Chapter No. 15 of the Abou Ben Adham Shrine and the Carpenters’ District
Council. He is survived by his wife, Hazel A.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jewell A. Chapman
of 1220 East Woodland; one stepson Sammy Massey, of 2214 East Meadow Drive; one

brother, Granville of Bell Garden, Calif. Funeral services were announced by Ralph
Thieme.
Hillgamyer, Dorothy Earline (Linebaugh) 6 Nov 1914 - 13 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr
2002
[Note: Daughter of Sam & Mina Jewell (Brooks) Linebaugh; married Charles Hillgamyer
6 Oct 1905 - 19 Mar 1987]
Dorothy Earline Hillgamyer, 87, Ozark, passed away April 13, 2002, in Christian
Health Care, Nixa. She was born Nov. 6, 1914, in Charleston, Mo., the daughter of Sam
and Mina Jewell (Brooks) Linebaugh. She was married to Charles Hillgamyer who
preceded her in death in 1987. Several brothers and a sister also preceded her in death.
She retired from Fasco Industries. At the age of 80 she worked for McDonald's in Ozark.
She attended Hopedale Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Ervin R. Hillgamyer and
wife, Margaret, Ozark; two grandchildren, Kimberly Roster, Nixa and Tim Hillgamyer,
Ozark; three brothers, Marshall Linebaugh, Diehlstadt, Mo., Ted Linebaugh, Charleston,
Mo. and Harry Linebaugh, East Prairie; a sister, Evelyn Napier Harp, Nixa; and close
friends, Everett Medcalf and Dorothy Bilyeu. Funeral services were April 17, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark.
Hilton, Ada M. (Deaton) 1913 - Jul 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married Donald Hilton]
Mrs. Ada M. Hilton, 62, of 632 West Walnut, died at 8:03 p.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital here after a 4-month-illness. Mrs. Hilton was a longtime resident of the
Hurley community, and a member of the Red Fork Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla.
Survivors include her husband, Donald; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda O’Neal, Tulsa, Okla;
two brothers, Dallas and Dane Deaton, both of Wichita, Kan.; five sisters, Mrs. Alt
Savage, Route 2, Crane; Mrs. Almeta Eaton, Las Vegas; Mrs. Vesta Lee, Route 2, Crane,
Mrs. Fern Burgin, 3245 West Walnut and Mrs. Ollie Jean Evans, Route 1, Crane; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Services were under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Hilton, Agnes E. (Blevins) 13 Apr 1921 - 15 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Lucille (Lawing) Blevins; married 18 Aug 1940 Loyal C.
Hilton 30 Apr 1912 - 22 Feb 1973]
Agnes E. Hilton, age 79, of Ozark, died Monday, May 15, 2000 in Glenwood
Health Care, Seymour. She was born April 13, 1921 in the Riverdale Community near
Ozark and was the daughter of Roy and Lucille (Lawing) Blevins. On August 18, 1940
she and Loyal Hilton were married in Ava. During her working career she was employed
by Hagale Industries and as a Nurse Aid at Mercy Villa. She was a member of Prospect
Baptist Church. Mrs. Hilton was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter; Phyllis
Morton and husband, Jack, a granddaughter, Stephanie, a sister, Ruth Allen, a brother
Clyde Blevins, and her parents. Survivors include: her son, Rick Hilton, Ozark; three
sisters, Ella York, Palm Springs, California, Mag Baird, Seymour, and Sue Carol
Harbour, Pinon Hills, California; three step grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Conrad

Kitchell officiating. Burial will be in McCoy Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be
from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial, contributions may be made to
McCoy Cemetery.
Hilton, Ben H. 12 Feb 1888 - Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: Son of William J. & Hannah Elizabeth “Polly” (Bilyeu) Hilton; married Oct 1909
Louise Stultz 1878 - 22 Mar 1966]
SPOKANE - Services for Ben H. Hilton, 89, a resident of Spokane most of his
life, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church with burial in Spokane Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Hilton died at 3:05 p.m. Tuesday in Park Central
Hospital, Springfield, after several months illness. He was a mail carrier for 18 years in
Christian and Stone counties. Survivors include two step-grandchildren, Carlos Capp who
had lived with Mr. Hilton for a number of years and another step-grandson; two sister,
Mrs. Carrie Kerr, Live Oak, Calif., Mrs. Cora Hammonds, Everett, Wash. and two
brothers, Ellis of Denair, Calif. and Joe Hilton of Batesville, Tex.
Hilton, Ellis Lee 24 Oct 1903 – 18 Jun 1992 NN-E 15 Jul 1992
Ellis Lee Hilton, 88, of Turlock, Calif., died Thursday, June 18, of injuries
suffered in an automobile accident April 10. He was born Oct. 24, 1903, in Chadwick. A
farmer, he moved to California in 1930 and had lived in Turlock since 1953. He is
survived by his sons, Carl and James, both of Turlock, Neal, state of Colorado, and
Charles, Solvang, Calif.; a daughter, Maggie Dyse, Washington state; 13 grandchildren;
28 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday,
June 20. Burial was in Denair Cemetery, Turlock.
Hilton, Elsie Beatrice (Porter) 2 Apr 1908 - 8 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Berry & Louisa Porter; married Elmer L. Hilton 16 Aug 1906 - 7 May
1985]
Elsie Beatrice Hilton, 84, Ozark died Monday, March R, 1993 at Lit'l Bit Country
Private Care, Sparta. She was born April 2, 1908 in Ozark, daughter of Louisa and Berry
Porter. She was a 1926 graduate of Ozark of High School and a member of Mount Zion
Baptist Church. Survivors include her son, David Hilton, and daughter-in-law Holly,
Great Falls, Va; a niece, Muriel Bertelsen, California; and a nephew, Ronald Rathbun,
Texas. Services were held Saturday, March 13, 1993 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Hilton, Ethel Mary (Hunter) 3 Jun 1901 - 24 Jul 1963 CCR 1 Aug 1963
[Note: married Guy Joseph Hilton 11 Dec 1898 - 17 Oct 1993]
Ethel Mary Hilton, 62, of Spokane, died at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at St.
John's Hospital where she had been a patient the past three days. She had been in ill
health the past five years. A: native of Oklahoma, Mrs. Hilton had lived in the Spokane
community the past 43 years. She was a member of Spokane Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Guy J., of the home; four sons, Loren, Ontario, Calif., Otto,
Upland, Calif., Homer, Kansas City, and Robert, with the U.S. Air Force in Spain; two
daughters, Mrs. Wanda Farris, Ontario, Calif., and Mrs. Geraldine Manes, Upland, Calif.;
two sisters, Mrs. Fern Cobb, Tahlaquah, Okla., and Mrs. Blanche Keithley, Phoenix,

Ariz.; four brothers, Roy Hunter, Visala, Calif:, William; Hunter, ,of Oklahoma, Russell,
Tahlaquah, and Cecil, Phoenix; and 21 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Donald Mabes
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Hilton, Eugene “Gene” F. 28 Nov 1903 - 27 Oct 1972 CCR 2 Nov 1972 p8 & OH 2
Nov 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Samuel H. & Mary M. (Carter) Hilton; married Nannie Bass 24 Mar 1910 8 Jul 1995; check tombstone - have in list spelled as Glen]
Gene F. Hilton, 68, of Spokane, died at 11 a.m. Friday at his home following a
long illness. Mr. Hilton was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian County.
He is survived by his wife, Nannie; a son, Lt. William Hilton, stationed with the U. S.
Army in Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Loma Schupbach of Highlandville and Mrs. Emma
Maples of Spokane; two brothers, Guy Hilton of Spokane and Rudolph Hilton of Sugar
Creek; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was
in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hilton, Francis H. 20 Dec 1917 - 3 Jan 1994 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: married 14 Jun 1946 Lillian Hortense Rose]
Francis H. Hilton, 76, died Monday, Jan. 3, 1994 in St. John’s Regional Health
Center. He was born Dec. 20, 1917. He was a retired salesman, an avid model railroader,
photographer, and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and his pet dachshund,
Iga. He was also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was married to Lillian
Hortense Rose on June 14, 1946 and enjoyed their 47 years of marriage. Survivors
include his wife, Lillian Hortense; four daughters, Carolyn, of the home, Nila, and her
son, Brett Whitney, Billings, Mitzi, and her husband, Robert, and their children, Kira and
Kyle Albert, Walnut Grove, and Connie and her husband, Fred, Walsingham, Fla.; three
sons, Terry and his wife Robyn, and their sons, Benjamin and Taylor Hilton,
Midalothian, Va., and Kip, and his wife, Debbie, and their children Heather, Kassie and
Jonathan Hilton, Ozark, and Toby and his wife, Susan, Link, Colorado. Memorial
services were held Thursday, Jan. 6, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Rev.
Don Vernon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Adult Developmentally
Disabled Day School of Springfield.
Hilton, Glen F. “Gene’ 28 Nov 1903 - 27 Oct 1972 CCR 2 Nov 1972 p 8
[Note: given name on tombstone reading is Glen ]
Gene F. Hilton, 68 of Spokane died at 11 a.m.. Friday at his home following a
long illness. Mr. Hilton was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian County.
He is survived by his wife Nannie, a son Lt. William Hilton stationed with the U.
S. Army in Germany; two sister, Mrs. Lona Schupbach of Highlandville; and Mrs. Emma
Maples of Spokane; two brothers, Guy Hilton of Spokane and Rudolph Hilton of Sugar
Creek; six grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was
in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Hilton, Hannah Elizabeth “Polly” (Bilyeu) 23 Jan 1859 - 12 Jan 1958 CCR 23 Jan
1958 p5
[note age discrepancy between obit and tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Elizabeth Hilton, 96 who died Sunday Jan. 12 at
her home eight miles southwest of Chadwick, were held Wednesday, January 15 at 2:00
p.m. in the Spokane Baptist Church, with the Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. “Aunt Polly” as
she was known to her many relatives and friends was a member of the White Oak Baptist
Church now known as the Spokane Baptist Church. She was a native of Christian
County, the daughter of Wyatt and Jane Sinclair Bilyeu. Survivors include four sons,
Ellis and Newt Hilton of Forsyth. Ben Hilton of Spokane and Joe Hilton of Batesville,
Ark; four daughters, Mrs. Janie Spradling of Chadwick, Mrs. Mary Green Abbey of
Copan, Okla., Mrs. Carrie Kerr of Live Oak, Calif and Mrs. Cora Hammond of Everett,
Wash., 57 grandchildren, 150 great grandchildren and several great, great grandchildren;
a half-brother, John Bilyeu of Ozark; three half sisters, Mrs. Richard Clark, Mrs. Annie
Shelton and Mrs. Addie Tatum.
Hilton, Henry Lee “Harry” 20 Dec 1894 - 18 Apr 1955 CCR 28 Apr 1955 p1
Funeral services for Harry Lee Hilton, 60, a native of Spokane, Mo. who died
April 18 at Walla Walla, Wash., were held April 22 at 2:30 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist
Church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating, Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a veteran of World War I and a
member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Survivors include four children, Burl B. of
Pendleton, Ire., Gloria Kolde and John Hilton of Milton, Ore. and Wilma Stewart of
Springfield. Other immediate survivors include two grandchildren, five sisters and two
brothers, His wife, Flonnie Bedford Hilton, preceded him in death
Hilton, Howard E. 1918 - 26 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
Howard E. Hilton, 49, of O’Fallon, formerly of Billings, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in
Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet, Ill. after a short illness. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar
Hilton, Billings, and a brother, Wayne, Milwaukee, Wis. survive. Cantrell of Billings will
announce arrangements.
Hilton, Ivon Irene (Hall) Peters
27 Jan 1906 - 18 Apr 2002
Ivon Irene Hall Peters Hilton, 96, Crane, passed away at 10:45 p.m. Thursday,
April 18, 2002 in Christian Healthcare Center, Republic. Ivon was born Jan. 27, 1906 on
the Hall Homestead Farm in northern Stone County. She was the only child of William
Rice Hall and Sarah Elizabeth Spears whose families were early pioneers in Stone
County, Mo. Ivon attended Union City and Brown Springs Rural Schools while her father
and his brother, James Allen Hall, attended to the family farm and operated Hall Brothers
store in Brown Springs. Ivon graduated from Clever High School and went on to
graduate from what is now Southwest Missouri State University. On November 27, 1927,
Ivon was united in marriage to Guy Leslie Peters at the Clever Methodist Church. They
began their married lives in Brown Springs operating the store with her father and
mother. She taught in Brown Springs one year. They then moved to the Spears
Homestead on Spring Creek near Hurley where Ivon taught for two years. She then

finished her 33-year teaching career in Crane Elementary School. In the 1960’s, upon
Guy’s retirement from the farm, they moved to Crane where they were active in civic
affairs and the Crane Baptist Church. Guy preceded her in death in Dec. 25, 1980. In
1983, she married John Max Hilton. They were faithful members of the Crane
Presbyterian Church and remained busy in community affairs for 13 years. Ivon was an
accomplished pianist and shared this talent with the school and the organizations with
which she was involved. She was a member of the Crane/Galena O.E.S. who honored her
with a 50-year reception, the Stone County Republican Committee, Chapter DX P.E.O.,
the Crane Broiler Festival Committee, Lions’ Club Auxiliary, Pollyanna Club, Lawrence
County Retired Teachers’ Association, and the Crane Library Board. Ivon is survived by
a stepson, Dr. Jerry Max Hilton, Midland, Texas; her cousin, Sue (Hall) Stafford,
Stockton, who cared for her for six years; cousins Jane Entrekin, Rogersville, Erma
Garland, Spring field, Charles Kemp, Brown Springs, Max Kemp, Republic; and
numerous other Hall and Spears cousins, friends, and the hundreds of students she taught
and loved. Funeral services were held April 22, 2002, in the Crane Presbyterian Church
with Rev. Rodney Peters officiating with the assistance of Dr. Jerry Max Hilton. Burial
was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Manlove Stumpff
Funeral Home, Crane. Memorial contributions may be made to the Crane Presbyterian
Church or the Clever United Methodist Church Building Fund. Springfield News-Leader,
April 23, 2002.
Hilton, Jesse Fay (Bradley) 6 Jun 1914 - 30 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
Jessie Hilton, age 84, of Ozark, died Sunday, August 30, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She had been a resident of the Baptist Home, Ozark, for the
past year. She was born June 6, 1914 in Sparta, and was the daughter of W. D.
"Downrow" and Effie Marie (Shipman) Bradley. On April 19, 1932 she and Ward Hilton
were married. He preceded her in death in 1977. She was saved at an early age at the
Shady Grove Baptist Church and became a member of Prospect Baptist Church following
her marriage. She was a member of Ozark Chapter #98, Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs.
Hilton worked for the University of Missouri Extension Office as a cooking instructor
and later served as caregiver for several elderly people in the community. She loved the
time she could spend with her family and treasured her children, grandchildren, and many
friends. Survivors include: Two children, Frank Hilton and his wife, Liz, and Elaine
Taylor, all of Ozark; eight grandchildren, Laura, Amanda, Travis, and John Hilton,
Jonathan, David, and Robert Taylor, and Lester Hires; a great-grandson, Cody Hires; a
sister, Mildred Freeman, Springfield; a niece, Jeanne Crain, Ozark; a nephew, Jim
Freeman, Sparta; and two aunts, Ellen Cox, Arizona, and Mollie Stone, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 1, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Danny Hartwell and Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
McCoy Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made The Baptist Home,
Ozark.
Hilton, Loren 9 Jul 1922 - 11 Oct 2004 SN-L 17 Oct 2004
Loren Hilton, 82, of Las Vegas, passed away Monday, Oct. 11, 2004. He was
born July 9, 1922, in Spokane, Mo., and resided in Las Vegas for five years. Loren was a
retired salesman for the Stewart Warner Alemita Company. He married the love of his

life, Patricia Drennon on Feb. 4, 1944. Loren was considered a gentleman and a valued
friend by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Hilton; daughters
Jennifer (Dwane) Mathers and Robin (Roger) Filene; grandchildren, Michel Mathers,
Shoshana, Shira and Aaron Filene; and great-grandchildren, Emmalei and Brayden
Mathers. He is also survived by his brothers, Homer, Owen and Robert Hilton; and
sisters, Aletha Faris and Geraldine Manes; and their spouses. He was our hero and will be
extremely missed and never forgotten. Loren's family is taking him home to Springfield,
Mo., to rest next to his parents, Guy and Ethel Hilton. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service Rivermonte
Chapel. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, Mo., with Masonic Rites.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 17, in the funeral home.
Hilton, Louise (Stultz?) Capp 1878 - 22 Mar 1966 CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Married as Louise Stultz 17 Oct 1909 Ben H. Hilton 12 Feb 1888 - Aug 1977;
1910 census says she had had 4 children and 2 were living - none in their household]
Mrs. Lou Hilton, 87, died Tuesday morning in her home east of Spokane. She had
been a resident of the Spokane Cemetery most of her life. Survivors include her husband,
Ben H,; a son, Carl F. Capp, Oronogo; a sister, Mrs. Ollie Davis, Webb City; two
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in
Spokane Baptist church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hilton, Loyal Clyde 30 Apr 1912 - 22 Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of John F. & Della B. (McGinnis) Hilton; married Agnes E. Blevins 3
Apr 1921 - 15 May 2000]
Ozark - Loyal Clyde Hilton, 60, a lifetime resident of the Ozark area, died
Thursday in his home after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; a son, Rich
of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Morton of Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Della
Hilton of the home; three brothers, Ward, Elmer and Omer, all of Ozark; a sister, Mrs.
Marie Torrence, Springfield; three step-grandchildren; and a step great grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Prospect Baptist Church, south of
Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery south of
Ozark, under direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Hilton, Mary M. (Carter) 16 Apr 1866 - 10 Aug 1947 CCR 14 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Elizabeth (Lewis) Carter; married 28 Aug 1887 Samuel H.
Hilton 18 Jun 1866 - 9 Nov 1933]
Mrs. Mary M. Hilton was born in Tennessee on April 16, 1866, and departed this
life at Spokane, Mo., on Aug. 10, 1947, at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 24 days. She
was united in marriage to Samuel Hilton, prominent farmer and judge of the Christian
County Court, who preceded her in death several years ago. To this union were born six
children, five of whom survive. They are Mrs. Loma Schupbach of Highlandville, Mrs.
Emma Maples of Spokane, Rudolph Hilton of Kansas City, and Guy and Gene Hilton of
Spokane. She was a member of the Spokane Baptist church. Funeral services were held
Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes, with burial
in Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Hilton, Nannie (Bass) 24 Mar 1910 - 8 Jul 1995 CCH-N 12 Jul 1995
[Note: Daughter of William Calvin & Nancy Elizabeth (Simmons) Bass; married Eugene
Floyd “Gene” Hilton 28 Nov 1903 - Oct 1972]
Nannie Bass Hilton, age 85, of Spokane, died Saturday, July 8, 1995, in
Meadowbrook Manor, Springfield. She was born March 24, 1910 in Stone County and
was the daughter of William Calvin and Nancy Elizabeth Simmons Bass. Mrs. Hilton
attended Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. Survivors include: her son, Will Hilton, El Paso,
Texas; 6 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; and a brother,
Jim Bass, Branson. Preceding her in death were her husband, Gene Hilton in 1972; and a
son, Calvin Henry Hilton. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 11, in Faith Baptist
Church, Spokane, with Rev. James Mohler officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Hilton, Omer R. 6 Aug 1908 – 31 Dec 1994 CCH-N 11 Jan 1995
Omer R. Hilton, 86, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 1994, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born Aug. 6, 1908, the son of John and Della McGinnis Hilton. A
farmer, he lived throughout his life in the Ozark area, and was a member of Prospect
Baptist Church. On Sept. 21, 1929, he was united in marriage to Mabel Lorene Wiggins.
He was preceded in death by four brothers. Ward, Loyal, Elrner and an infant brother,
Charles. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mabel Hilton; two daughters, Wilda
Brock, and husband, Bill, and Wilma Hilton: a grandson, Greg Brock, and wife, Evelyn;
and a sister, Marie Torrence, all of Springfield; nieces and nephews. Services were held
Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Hilton, Orion C. 3 Jan 1921 - 11 Jul 1962 CCR 19 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Guy Joseph & Mary Ethel Hilton; married Margie L.]
Funeral services for Orion C. Hilton, 41, of Springfield who died Wednesday,
July 11at Burge Protestant Hospital where he had been a patient senev weeks, were held
Saturday, July 14 at 2 p.m. at the Spokane High School auditorium, with Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu and Rev. WIlbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Mr. Hilton was a bus driver for Greyhouns and had lived in
Springfield the past 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Margie; a son, Keith L. of the
home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy J. Hilton, Spokane; four brothers, Loren and Otto
Hilton, both of Ontario, Claif., Homer Hilton, Kansas City, and Robert Hilton, with the
Air Force in Spain; and two sisters, Mrs. Aletha Faris and Mrs. Geraldine Manes, both of
Ontario, Calif.
Hilton, Stephanie Alayne 24 Mar 1964 - 20 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Phyllis June Hilton]
Backing Auto Causes Death of 2-year-Old
Struck by a car backing from a driveway, a 2-year-old Springfield girl lived only
a few minutes after reaching a hospital last Friday night, May 20. The tragic accident
which claimed the life of Stephanie Alayne Hilton, daughter of Phyllis June Hilton,
occurred in front of the child’s home at 738 South Ferguson shortly before 7 p.m. Mrs.

Shelby Jean Cole, 28, who also resides at the Ferguson address, told Sgt. Jack Snodgrass
that she was preparing to go to the laundry when she began backing her 1959 Ford sedan
from the driveway. The woman shad she had noticed the youngster on the front porch
earlier, but didn’t see her there or around the car when she got into her vehicle. Mrs.
Cole said she intended to back into the street and head north but heard a scream from the
child’s mother, who shouted for her to stop the car quickly and did not pull forward. The
mother had thought Stephanie was in the house and after failing to find her looked
outside and discovered her lying beside the car in a pool of blood. Sgt. Snodgrass said
the backing vehicle’s right front tire apparently struck the child in the head as she stood
on a graveled area beside the driveway. The wheel evidently did not pass over her head,
according to the officer. Rushed to Burge-Protestant Hospital by AA Ambulance, the
youngster lived only five minutes after arrival, according to a physician. Death was
caused bt a compound skull fracture and severe brain injuries. The child’s mother said
Stephanie who was two years old, rarely left the front porch but occasionally went into
the yard when her grandparents came to take her for a ride. The mother believed the girl
thought she was going to be taken for a ride in the Cole auto when the accident occurred,
Snodgrass said. In addition to the mother, the child is survived by grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Loyal Hilton and great grandmother, Mrs. Della Hilton of Ozark. Funeral services
were Sunday afternoon at Prospect Baptist Church, with burial in McCoy Cemetery
under direction of Ayre-Goodwin of Springfield.
Hilton, Ward B. 10 Feb 1905 - 18 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p5
[Note: Son of John F. & Della B. (McGinnis) Hilton; married Jessie Fay Bradley 6 Jun
1914 - 30 Aug 1998]
OZARK - Ward B. Hilton, 71, Route 1, Ozark, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. A lifelong Ozark area resident, he was a
retired farmer and electrician and member of Prospect Baptist Church. Surviving are his
wife, Jessie, a son, Frank W.; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Taylor; his mother, Mrs. Della B.
Hilton, and two brothers, Elmer and Omer, all of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Marie Torrence,
Springfield and a grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
AND
Hilton, Ward B. 10 Feb 1905 - 18 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p8
We would like to thank our friends, relatives and neighbors for the cards, flowers,
food, visits and all acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our loved one.
May God Bless each of you. The Ward Hilton Family.
Hilton, William Newton “Newt” 3 Aug 1886 - 16 Jun 1963 CCR 20 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of William J. & Hannah Elizabeth "Polly" (Bilyeu) Hilton; mar/1 Maude A.
Lewis 1910]
W. N. (Newt) Hilton, 76, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday at his home, six miles south of
Chadwick. He was a lifetime resident of Christian County. Survivors include his wife,
Mary, of the home; two sons, Leonard, 812 West Della, Springfield, Bill, Ceres, Calif;
three daughters, Mrs. Arnetta Griffin, Springfield, Mrs. Rosa Nell Cornog, Delhi, Calif.;
Mrs. Jewell Andrews, Ceres, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; a stepson, Walter Rhoades,
Forsyth; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Nona Patrick, Muskogee, Okla.; three brothers, Joe,

Batesville, Texas, Ellis, Denair, Calif.., and Ben, Spokane; four sisters, Mrs. Janie
Spradling, Chadwick, Mrs. Cora Hammond, Everett, Wash., Mrs. Carrie Kerr, Live Oak,
Calif. and Mrs. Mary Abbey, Copan, Okla. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday in the Spokane Baptist Church. The Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiated and burial
was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hinchey, Shella Lee (Jones) 10 Jul 1921 - 18 Oct 1965
Funeral services will be held in the Hopkins Funeral Home, Toppinish,
Washington on Saturday, October 23 for Mrs. Shella Lee Hinchey, who was killed in
Oklahoma, Monday October 18. Survivors are her husband, A. J. Hinchey, three
daughters, Judy and Carlene Howard of the home and Mrs. Barbara Ann Lowe; seven
step-children all of Washington; four brothers, Jess, Orville, and Guy Jones of Nixa,
Loren Jones of Yakima, Washington; six sisters, Mrs. Arizona Rogers, Mrs. Ophelia
Inman and Mrs. Irene Cook all of Nixa, Mrs. Lorene Bolin of Bois D’Arc, Mrs. Bertha
Coker of Aurora and Mrs. Marie Annett of Parker, Washington. The Hinchey’s were en
route to Missouri to visit her sisters and brothers when the accident occurred. {Nixa (Mo)
Enterprise, October 21, 1965}
AND
Hinchey, Shella Lee (Jones) 10 Jul 1921 - 18 Oct 1965
In Memory of; Mrs. Shella Lee Hinchey...Born; July 10, 1921....Passed Away;
October, 18, 1965....Services In Shaw and Sons Chapel, Saturday, October, 23, 1965
10:30 A.M. Rev. Earnie A. Mathews, Officiating, Mrs. Clarice Quigley,
Organist....Bearers; Al Mouch, Ray Hinchey, Hershel Andrews, Bill Hinchey, Clay
Lincoln, Bob Brandsen....Interment; Terrace Heights Memorial Park {Funeral service
memory card. Shaw & Sons Funeral Home, Yakima, Washington}.
Hindle, Cloyd E. 1886 - 13 Jan 1966 CCR 20 Jan 1966 p1
Cloyd E. Hindle, 79, of Nixa, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after suffering a stroke Monday. He is survived by his wife, Effie; a stepson,
Clifford Gentry, Quincy, Ill,; a brothers, Harry, St. Louis; three sisters, Mrs. Jack Young,
Joplin, Mrs. Alice Watkins, Helena, Ark., and Mrs. William Felin, Marshfield; three
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Rosary services will be at 7:30 in Whelchel
Chapel at Branson by the Rev. Raymond Orf. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday
in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church at Branson. Burial will be in Old Branson
Cemetery.
Hindle, Effie L. 1882 - 1 Jun 1971 CCR 3 Jun 1971 p8
Rosary services for Mrs. Effie L. Hindle, 88, of Nixa, will be at 8 p.m. Thursday
in Whelchel Chapel, Branson, and funeral mass will be at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic
Church at 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Raymond Orf will officiate and burial will be in Old
Boston Cemetery. Mrs. Hindle died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Christian County Nursing
Home, Ozark, following a lingering illness. Surviving are three grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren.
Hindle, Harry R. 1891 - 15 Aug 1966 CCR 18 Aug 1966 p1

[Note: Daughter buried in Richwoods Cemetery beside Rinnie Hindle 26 Oct 1882 - 27
Dec 1986 who I thought was her mother - is this the same person as Cecilia? was she
Cecilia Rinnie or Rinnie Cecilia?]
Harry R. Hindle, 75, a long-time resident and blacksmith of Nixa, died Monday
morning in the Veterans’ Administration Hospital in St. Louis, following a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Cecilia, St. Louis; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Alice Pockles, St.
Louis and three sisters, Mrs. Dola Fellin, Marshfield, Mrs. Iva Young, Harrisonville and
Mrs Alice Watkins, Helena, Ark. Funeral services were Wednesday in the Albert Hope
Funeral Home in St. Louis.
Hindman, Doris Arlene (Helms) 5 Apr 1944 - 29 Jul 2004 SN-L 31 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Harley & Thelma Helms; married Rev. Cecil Hindman]
Doris Arlene Hindman, age 60, of Billings, Mo., passed away on Thursday, July
29, 2004, in her home. She was born on April 5, 1944, to Harley and Thelma Helms,
Vallejo, Calif. Doris was retired from M.C.I. in telephone sales. She had been a member
of South Campbell Ave. Baptist Church since 2001. She is survived by her husband, Rev.
Cecil Hindman, of the home; her son, Donald Branstetter, Springfield; her daughter,
Alice Hargis, Fair Grove; two stepsons, Clyde Hindman, Garden City, Kan. and Paul
Hindman, Clafin, Kan., and two stepdaughters, Cecilia Hilburn, Springfield, and Julia
Mae Smith, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by two sisters, Melba Gorman, Kansas City, Mo., and Carol Seibel, Yakima,
Wash., and one brother, Howard Helms, Sioux Falls, S.D. Funeral services will be at 1
p.m. Monday, August 2, 2004, in South Campbell Ave. Baptist Church, with the Rev.
Oran Cobb and Rev. Joe Decker, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens, under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E.
Walnut. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m on Sunday in the funeral home. If desired,
memorial contributions may be made to South Campbell Ave. Baptist Church, 927 S.
Campbell, Springfield, MO 65806.
Hinds, Lance Victor 11 Jul 1973 - 10 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: Son of Lucky David & ? (?) Hinds]
OZARK - Services for 3-year-old Lance Victor Hinds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lucky
David Hinds, Fayetteville, Ark. were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Hopedale Cemetery
north of Ozark with the Rev. Henry Richardson officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery under direction of Harris. The child died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a two-car smashup in Ozark on Saturday.
Hinkaline, Anna Jane (Inman) Aug 1884 - 19 Apr 1963 CCR 25 Apr 1963
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Nancy (Cloud) Inman
Mrs. Anna Jane Hinkaline, 78, of Clever, died Friday afternoon at Springfield
Baptist Hospital She was a music teacher. Survivors are a brother, Paul Inman, Route 1,
Clever; and a sister, Miss Grace Inman, Route 1, Clever. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Christian Church at Clever. The Rev. Hubert Lines officiated with burial
in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Hinkaline, Anna Jane (Inman)
12 Apr 1963 age 78

Mrs. Anna Jane Hinkaline, 78, Clever, died Friday afternoon at Springfield
Baptist Hospital. She was a music teacher. Survivors include one brother, Paul Inman of
Clever and one sister Miss Grace Inman of Clever. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
April 20, 1963} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Hinkaline, Anna Jane (Inman)
12 Apr 1963 age 78
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Christian Church for Mrs.
Anna Jane Hinkaline, 78, Clever who died Friday afternoon. The Rev. Hubert Lines will
officiate with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever by Cantrell Funeral Home.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 21, 1963}
Hinkle, Glen Died Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1975 p9
Clyde and I were unable to find appropriate words to express our feelings and
deep appreciation to our dear friends and neighbors in Ozark, Nixa and Springfield for all
their kind deeds and thoughtfulness during the illness and death of our brother Glen
Hinkle. Also for the lovely message by Rev. Kenneth Bandy and music by Mr. and Mrs.
George Schuhber. Dolly Keeton
Hinkle, Pearl (Bain) 27 Feb 1881 - 12 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of John C. & Mary E. (Wray) Bain]
Mrs. Pearl Bain Hinkle, 85, Ozark, died at 2:55 p.m. Thursday in Bilyeu Nursing
Home here after a lingering illness. Mrs. Hinkle was a member of Prospect Baptist
church and had been a resident of Ozark since 1956, moving here from Loveland, Colo.
She was a native of Christian County, the daughter of John C, and Mary E. Bain.
Surviving are nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams
Chapel here. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Adams-Lakin.
Hinton, Frances Burdella (Carson) 8 Feb 1906 - 21 Jan 2002 CCH-N 30 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Aquilla & Gussie (Walker) Carson; married Robert Hinton 29 Jan
1901 - Aug 1982]
Frances Burdella Hinton, age 95, of Ozark, died Jan. 21, 2002, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born Feb. 8, 1906, in Brighton, Colo., the daughter of Aquilla
and Gussie (Walker) Carson. The family moved to Nebraska and later to Portageville
when Hinton was a young woman. She married Robert Hinton, and they moved to Ava in
1951. She lived there until 10 years ago. She was a member of Portageville Church of
God. Survivors include: Four children and their spouses, Robert Lloyd and Bea Hinton,
and Roy and Bonzie Hinton, all of Portageville, Doris and Max Morrison, of Ava, and
Donald and Bonita Hinton, of Ozark; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three
sisters, Elsie, Freida and Maude; and a brother, Raymond. Her husband, Robert, preceded
her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Isabelle, Ella, Sylvia,
Frona, Bert and an infant brother. A graveside service was held on Jan. 24 in Portageville
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Mark Inman
officiating.
Hires, John F. 1895 - 21 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4

Funeral services for John F. Hires, 74 of Taneyville, were at 1 p.m. Monday in the
Taneyville Union Chapel with the Rev. Lesley Mendenhall officiating. Burial was in
Helphrey Cemetery in Taneyville under the direction of Forsyth Funeral Home of
Forsyth. Mr. Hires died Friday morning in a nursing home in Webb City, following a
lingering illness. Survivors include one son, Jack Hires of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs.
Johneva Todd of Santa Cruz, Calif.; three brothers, Alex Hires of Nixa, Frank and Alfred
Hires, both of Taneyville; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Hires, Lewis Alec 29 Oct 1883 - 21 Sep 1972 CCR 28 Sep 1972 p4
[Note: married Cora 1 Sep 1892 - Dec 1985]
L. A. (Alec) Hires, 88-year-old resident of Nixa, died at 1:10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.
21, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. A native of Taneyville,
Mr. Hires is survived by his wife, Cora; two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Mitchell, of
Springfield and Mrs. Maxine Siler of Nixa; two brothers, Alfred Hires and Frank Hires,
both of Taneyville; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. C. C. Keller
officiating. Burial was in Helphrey Cemetery at Taneyville.
Hires, Rick L. 23 Oct 1950 - 30 Apr 2006 SN-L 2 May 2006
[Note: Son of Jack and Juanita (Williams) Hires; married Theresa]
Rick L. Hires, age 55, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 30 in his home.
He was born October 23, 1950, in Branson, the son of Jack and Juanita (Williams) Hires.
In 1969 he graduated from Nixa High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy
during the Vietnam War. Mr. Hires retired as a maintenance foreman for Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He was a member of The Brotherhood of Maintenance Way.
Survivors include: three daughters, Megan Merz and Mark, Springfield, Sarah Hires and
William Albin, Nixa, and Addrianna Jones and Anthony, Springfield; 11 grandchildren;
his father, Jack Hires Sr., Springfield; a sister, Helen Jones and husband, Doyle, Nixa; a
brother, Jack Hires Jr. and wife, Vanda, Ozark; and the mother of his children, Theresa
Hires. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita, and two infant brothers. A
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Helphrey Cemetery, northeast of
Taneyville, with Warren Matlock officiating. Military honors will be provided by the
Harry S. Truman Chapter of the Korean War Veterans Association, Hollister.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
www.adamsfuneralhome.net
Hirschman, Harry E. 22 Jun 1922 - 18 Aug 2005 SN-L 22 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Henry & Freida Hirsch man ; married Ruth]
Harry E. Hirschman entered this world on June 22, 1922. He left our company to
be with the Lord on August 18, 2005. He was 83 years old. He was born to Henry and
Freida Hirschman at an area close to Jefferson City, Missouri, the locals called Honey
Creek. Harry was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Laura Walthers. He is
survived by his spouse of 63 years, Ruth Hirschman; his daughter, Sharon Ranum and
husband, Donald of Cape Coral, Florida; grandson, Mark Ranum of Ozark, Missouri; a
brother, Paul Hirschman and his wife, Ann of Nevada, Missouri; a sister, Erna

Linsenbardt and her husband, Lee of Jefferson City, Missouri; and many nieces and
nephews. Harry, as he was known to his family and friends, was a high school graduate
of Jefferson City High School. He retired early from his laundry and dry cleaning
business in Lawrence, Kansas, to Springfield, Missouri, in 1977. Harry and his wife were
members of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield. Visitation will be held Tuesday,
August 23, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Funeral proceedings will
follow at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with the burial ceremony in Greenlawn Cemetery at
12 p.m. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to
Trinity Lutheran Church in care of the funeral home.
Hitchcock, Viola 13 Jul 1896 - 8 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
Mrs. Viola Hitchcock, 82, Branson, died March 8 in Skaggs Community Hospital
after a short illness. Services were Sunday with burial in Ozark Memorial Park. A
daughter, Mrs. Tricia Griffin, Ozark, is among those surviving. A memorial has been
established in the Missouri Heart Association.
Hite, Daniel Lee, Sr. 7 Apr 1932 - 18 May 2004 SN-L 23 May 2004
[Note: Son of Rev. Benjamin H. & Mary E. (Vanover) Hite; married Edith]
Daniel Lee Hite Sr., 72, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, after a long illness. The son of Reverend Benjamin H. Hite and Reverend Mary E. (Vanover) Hite,
Bohannon, he was born in St. Louis, April 7, 1932. He was preceded in death by his
parents; two sisters, Uldine Webb and Jacqueline Tyree; two nephews, Jerald Hite and
David B. Hite Jr. He is survived by his wife, Edith; his sons, Daniel L. Hite Jr., both of
Springfield, Richard D. Hite of Saskatchewan, Canada, and Timothy H. Hite and wife
Simone of Ozark; four grandchildren, Joshua W. Hite, Jeremiah H. Hite, Arianna B. Hite
of Ozark, and Ayla Hite of West Dundee, Ill.; a brother, David Hite, Florissant, Mo.;
sisters Ruth Smith, Belleville, Ill., Marion Hern, Columbia, Ill., Juanita Reeder, O'Fallon,
Ill., and Shirley Sieli of Littleton, Colo.; a brother-in-law, Russell Tyree, St. Louis, Mo.;
as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Dan became a member of the Ferguson
Masonic Lodge on Dec. 9, 1955. He remained a member there for about three years, then
he and a few other men started the Florissant Lodge #668. He was a charter member and
was Worshipful Master in 1963. He was a Master Mason for 48 years and four months.
Two pictures of Dan hang at the Lodge in his honor. He was an avid golfer, playing
several times a week when possible. His love of golf led him to open Springfield Golf
Company on W. College Street in 1975, the first off-course golf store in Springfield. He
moved the business to E. Bergman, opening a driving range and later added the driving
range on S. Campbell to his business, eventually retiring in 1993. He also loved to fish
and fly remote control airplanes. He was a member of the Springfield Senior's Golf
Association and president of it in 1999 and again in 2001. He was the Royal Patron of the
Order of the Amaranth Jewel Court #16 in 1990 and 1991. He had been a member of the
shrine here and enjoyed being a member of the clown unit. He was greatly loved by his
family and many friends and will be missed by all who knew him. A memorial service
will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947
E. Seminole, under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, Mo. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.

Hixson, Jude K. (Chapman) 19 Dec 1869 - 19 Oct 1948 CCR 21 Oct 1948
[Note: Daughter of Stanford & Drucilla Ann (Horn) Chapman; married 19 Mar 1899
William L. Hixson 11 Jun 1874 - 5 Apr 1950]
Jude K. Hixon, daughter of Stanford and Ann Chapman, was born four miles
north of Ozark, Dec. 19, 1869, and departed this life Oct. 19, 1948. Her father and mother
came into this country from Tennessee in early childhood. She attended the Hopedale
school until about 16 years of age. She made her home for a few years with her sister,
Mrs. Geniva Wills, in Billings, Mo. While living there she became acquainted with W.L.
Hixson, to whom she was married, in Ozark, on March 19, 1899. To this union was born
one daughter, Louise, Nov. 1, 1903. She preceded her mother Sept. 28, 1917. After the
death of the daughter, Mrs. Hixson spent some time in Springfield and California. In
1922 she returned to Ozark, which had been her home until her death. She loved this
home and her family She was a member of the Christian church, order of the Eastern Star
and Ladies Literary Club of Ozark, in which organizations she was very active as long as
her health permitted. She is survived by her husband, W.L. Hixson; one brother, W.S.
Chapman, three sisters, Mrs. Geniva Wills, Mrs. Missouri Gibson, and Mrs. Ella Reid, all
of Ozark; and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at two o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel with Rev. B.F. West officiating.
She was laid to rest in the Chapman cemetery, where her people are buried. Burial was
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Hixson, William L. 11 Jun 1874 - 5 Apr 1950 CCR 6 Apr 1950
[Note: married 18 Mar 1899 Jude K. Chapman 19 Dec 1869 - 19 Oct 1948; married
second Maud]
William L. Hixson, 77, prominent citizen of Ozark and Christian County, died
Wednesday afternoon about 3 o’clock in the Haguewood hospital in Ozark. In failing
health the past couple of years, Mr. Hixson had been a patient in the hospital three times
during the last four or five months. He had been a druggist in Ozark and Billings,
postmaster at both places and state senator. He was a Mason and Shriner. Funeral
services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel. Burial
was in Chapman Cemetery west of Ozark with Masonic services.

Hoaglin, Carl Max 21 Oct 1938 - 27 Aug 2006 SN-L 30 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Delmar & Roxie Hoaglin; married Paula]
Earl Max Hoaglin Earl was born on Oct. 21, 1938, to Delmar and Roxie Hoaglin.
He departed this life on Aug. 27, 2006, surrounded by family, from pneumonia and
congestive heart failure. Earl retired from the City of Springfield, Public Works, in
January 2000 after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
grandparents, Earl and Inez Hoaglin, who helped raise him; and his sister, Mary Ann
Burrell. He is survived by his wife, Paula, of the home; sons, Regie and Connie of Nixa,
Rick and Denise of Nixa, Randy and Amanda of Republic, Matthew and Kimberly of
Springfield, and Trac of Springfield. Also surviving are his brother, David and Robin
Evans of Nixa, and sister, Lynelle and Paul Shingledecker of Garland, Texas. Also left to
mourn him are his nine wonderful grandchildren: Lindsey, Steven, Caitlin, Michael,
Jordan, Brooke, Shelbi, Lauren and Isabella Hoaglin; and his two aunts, Freda and Jesse
Lumley; and a host of family and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.
tonight at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 31, in the funeral home with cremation to follow. Burial will be at a later date.
Hoard, Emma Barbara (Brown) Allen 19 Jul 1916 - 25 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah (Hobbs) Brown; married first ? Allen; married 12 Aug
1940 John Hoard]
Emma Barbara Allen Brown Hoard, 72, of Ozark, died at 6:20 a.m. Feb. 25 at St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Hoard were held Feb. 28 at
the Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with Dr. Michael McGinnis officiating.
Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. A former resident of Douglas County, Mrs.
Hoard was the daughter of John and Sarah Hobbs Brown, Rippiee. She was born July 19,
1916. She was the wife of John Hoard, to whom she was married Aug. 12 of 1940 in
Bolivar. Additional survivors include a brother, Jason Brown, Ozark; a sister, Rebecca
Woody and her husband, Nelson, Ozark; a sister-in-law, Cora Brown, Joplin; and several
nieces and nephews.
Hoard, John Richard 1 May 1915 - 4 Dec 2003 SN-L 5 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Martin Richard & Pluma (German) Hoard; married Emma Brown]
John Richard Hoard of Ozark, Mo., passed away on Dec. 4, 2003, at Cox South
Hospital. He was born on May 1, 1915, to Martin Richard and Pluma (German) Hoard in
Morristown, Tenn. He was the youngest of two sons and was married to Emma (Brown)
Hoard. His parents, brother Ray, and wife all preceded him in death. John was a longtime
resident of the Springfield area, a member of the CCC camp that opened in Springfield in
1939, and a World War II veteran. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons systems
as a Food Service Supervisor in 1969. He is survived by his care provider and niece,
Bonnie Davis, and many nieces, nephews and friends. We will all miss you! Services are
noon Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Hobbs, Alexander 19 Feb 1882 - 2 Jun 1957 CCR 13 Jun 1957 p1
[Note: married Millie Derrick]
Funeral services for Alexander Hobbs, 75, who died Sunday, June 2 at his home
west of Sparta, were held Thursday, June 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with

Rev. E. N. Webb officiating, Burial was in Roberts Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Ozark County, Mr. Hobbs moved to Chadwick in
1918 and spent the past 11 years at Sparta. He was a member of the General Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Millie Derrick Hobbs; four sons, Barry Hobbs
and Glen Hobbs of Springfield, Claude Hobbs of Sparta and Joe Hobbs of Ava; three
daughters, Mrs. Everett Mitchell of Garrison; Mrs. Earl Jones of Selah, Wash; and Mrs.
Harry Van Sickle of Sparta; four brothers, J. Z. Hobbs of Blackwater, Mo., Harrison
Hobbs of Long Run, Mo, Tommy Hobbs of Sacramento, Calif. and Kelly Hobbs of
Thayer, Mo.; sixteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Hobbs, Claude 8 Jan 1905 - 13 Dec 1973 OH 20 Dec 1973 p7
[Note: Son of Alexander & Millie May ( ) Hobbs; married Velma Mitchell]
Claude Hobbs, 68, Route 1, Sparta, died at 6 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a lone illness. Mr. Hobbs, A native of Lutie and a longtime resident of
Ozark and Christian Counties had lived in Sparta since 1955 and was a farmer. Surviving
are his wife, Velma; a son, Jack of Plano, Ill; a daughter, Mrs. Avis Medlock, Route 1,
Sparta; three brothers, Harry of Route 5, Springfield, ___ of Ava and Glenn of Willard;
three sisters, Mrs. Rae Mitchell of Garrison, Mrs. Opal Jones, Banning, Calif and Mrs.
Hazel VanSickle of Ozark; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark will announce funeral arrangements.
Hobbs, Coy W. 17 Jan 1903 - 19 Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Pearl 19 Dec 1903 - Mar 1986]
Coy W. Hobbs, 85, of Walnut Grove, died at 11:15 a.m. Monday at the Mount
Vernon Park Care Center after a short illness. Services for Mr. Hobbs were held at 10
a.m. Wednesday in the Oak Grove Flint Hill Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Lon
Killingsworth officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery under the direction of
Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of this area, Mr. Hobbs was a
retired farmer and stockman, and a retired real estate and insurance agent. He was a
member of the Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a member of the
Walnut Grove Lion's Club. He had been a Board member of the Senior Citizen's Center,
and was a former member of the Walnut Grove School Board for many years. An avid
sportsman and fisherman, he was a holder of many trophies. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Pearl, in 1986. Surviving are five daughters, Bonnie Underwood, Peggy
Blakemore, and Nora Etta Erwin, all of Walnut Grove, and Barbara Cunningham and
Sandra Dowler, both of Springfield; four sisters, Mattie Dickinson and Georgia Lee
Long; both of Avenal, California, Angeline Smith, Union Lake, Michigan, and Dortha
Richesin, Billings; 18 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
Hobbs, Dustan Craig 17 Jun 1979 - 28 Aug 1999 CCH-N 1 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Danny & Brenda (Hale) Hobbs]
Dustan Craig Hobbs, 20 Ozark, MO., passed away at 1:52 PM. in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, MO., from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Dustan
was born June 17, 1979 in Springfield, MO., to Danny and Brenda Hobbs. He graduated
from Ozark High School in the spring of 1997. Dustan was currently attending Ozarks
Technical Community College and working construction with his family. When Dustan

was not working he was spending time with his friends and family. He also enjoyed
summers of skiing and tubing at the lake, playing baseball and all types of hunting. He is
survived by his parents Danny and Brenda Hobbs; two sisters Kristy Lynn Hobbs and
Jacklyn Michelle Hobbs; maternal grandparents Norman and Lulabelle Hale; paternal
grandparents Jack and Deloris Hobbs; two great-grandmothers Velma Hobbs and Ola
Eslinger and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at 12:30 PM.
Tuesday, August 31, 1999, in the Church of Christ, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins officiating.
Burial followed in Roberts Cemetery, Sparta under the direction of Mease-Barnes
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hobbs, Margaret Rosalee 1880 - 14 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8
Mrs. Margaret Rosalee Hobbs, 90, Spokane, died at 8:30 p.m. Monday at
Springhaven Rest Home, Chadwick, after a long illness. Mrs. Hobbs was a resident of
Christian County for 30 years. Surviving are two sons, Elmer Hobbs of Odell, Ore. and
Howard Hobbs of Klamath Falls, Ore.; four daughters, Mrs. Zenia Cay and Mrs. Levia
McKnabb, both of Springfield, Mrs. Delores Guddish, Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Faun
Barnhart, Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Almeda Coop, Billings Mont. and Mrs. Ellen
Armitage, Everett, Wash.; and 25 grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the
Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the
Lone Pilgrim Cemetery at Protem.
Hobbs, Martha E. 1893 - 29 Apr 1970 CCR 2 Apr 1970 p8
Mrs. Martha E. Hobbs, 76, a lifelong resident of Longrun, died at 11 a.m. Sunday
in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, after an illness of six weeks, Mr. Hobbs is survived
by her husband, B. H. Hobbs; a daughter, Mrs. Meda Smith, Ozark; a son, Newberry
Hobbs, Springfield; five grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs.
Erma Johnson, Gainesville, and Mrs. Flossie Robirds, Ozark. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Longrun General Baptist Church, with the Rev. Glesco Roberts
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Hobbs, Millie Mae 27 Apr 1885 - 13 Mar 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5
[Note; Widow of Alexander Hobbs]
Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Mae Hobbs, 72, who died March 13 at her home
three miles west of Sparta, were held March 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church
with Rev. E. N. Webb officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Ozark County, MO . she was a member of
the General Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Claude Hobbs of Sparta, Barry
and Glen Hobbs of Springfield, and Joe Hobbs of Ava; three daughters, Mrs. Everett
Mitchell of Garrison; Mrs. Earl Jones of Selah, Wash and Mrs. Harry Van Sickle of
Sparta; 16 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lou Blankenship of
Protem. Mo.; four half-sisters, Mrs. Bob Rose of Lutie, Mo, Mrs. Joe Steele of Ocie, Mo.;
Mrs. Burt Hoggard of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Tilford Jones of Rogersville.
Hobbs, Rolland Elsworth 23 Sep 1924 - 29 Dec 2004 CCH-N 5 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Alford & Bessie (Sibley) Hobbs; married Hazel]

Rolland Elsworth Hobbs, 80, Nixa, died in his home Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004.
He was born Sept. 23, 1924 in Boyton, Okla., the son of Alford and Bessie (Sibley)
Hobbs. Mr. Hobbs served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He and his wife, Hazel,
were united in marriage Feb. 21, 1975. Survivors include: His wife, Hazel; two
daughters, Paulette and Carol Ann, both of Calif.; two stepdaughters, Patricia Harris and
her husband Dale, Nixa, and Hazel Hensley and her husband Calvin, Nixa; 15
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rose. He was preceded in death by a
stepdaughter, Meg Hensley; three sisters and three brothers. In accordance to his wishes,
Mr. Hobbs was cremated.
Hobbs, Thomas 1891 - Dec 1973 OH 3 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: married Myrtle]
Funeral services for Thomas Hobbs, 82, of Yakima, Wash. were held last Friday
at the Keith and Keith Funeral Home there. Burial was in a Yakima Cemetery. Mr. Hobbs
died last Sunday in Yakima, where he had been a resident for 40 years. He was a former
resident of Ozark and Taneyville. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; four daughters,
Mrs. Max Wheeler of Ozark, Mrs. Floyd Watkins of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Marvin Shoultz
of Anacortes, Wash. and Mrs. L. L. Stanley of Stockton, Calif.; five stepchildren; two
brother, Daniel of Little Rock, and William of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. J. L. Matthews of
Forsyth, Mrs. Ellie Warren of Jacksonville, Ill., Mrs. Golda Floyd of Selah, Wash. and
Mrs. Immanuel Wood of Ozark and 14 grandchildren.
Hobbs, Velma (Mitchell) 15 Nov 1911 - 28 Apr 2005 SN-L 29 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Calvin & Ellen (Nelson) Mitchell; married Claude Hobbs]
Velma Hobbs, age 93, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2005, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born November 15, 1911, in Garrison, Missouri, the daughter
of Thomas Calvin and Ellen Nelson Mitchell. Mrs. Hobbs had been a resident of
Christian County most of her life. Saved at an early age, she was a homemaker first and
foremost and had served as a Nurses Aide for over 30 years at Ozark Riverview Manor.
One of the most important things in her life were her Sunday dinners for her children,
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, whom she dearly
loved. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting, gardening and cooking. Survivors
include children, Jack Hobbs and wife, Deloris, Ozark; Avis Medlock and husband, Paul,
Sparta; grandchildren, Danny Hobbs and wife, Brenda, Ozark; Paula Cole and husband,
Vernon, Branson; Pam Thurman and husband, Ed, Sparta; seven great-grandchildren and
seven great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Donnie Lemming, Ozark and Mary B. Stevens.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hobbs in 1973; brothers, Orton,
Clarence and John Mitchell; sisters, Lena Rains, Bonnie Soloman; and a great grandson,
Dustan Craig Hobbs. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Roberts Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Roberts
Cemetery, c/o Adams Funeral Home.
Hobbs, Walter R., Jr. 1 Jul 1917 - 15 Oct 2003 SN-L 16 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Walter R. & Faye (Wartman) Hobbs, Sr.; married 1947 Grace R.
Hilgeman]

Walter R. Hobbs Jr., 86, died in his sleep Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, at his home.
He was born July 1, 1917, in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Walter R. Hobbs Sr. (dean of
the veterinary college at Ohio State University) and Faye (Wartman) Hobbs. He was a
U.S. Army Air Corp veteran serving in World War II. Mr. Hobbs was a passionate solar
resource advocate. He had solar electric panels on his dream house in Rhode Island and
sold the excess electricity to the power grid. He had served as professor at the University
of Rhode Island and head librarian at New York City College. Mr. Hobbs and his wife
have lived in Clever with their son since the winter of Y2K. He is survived by his wife of
56 years, Grace R. (Hilgeman) Hobbs; two sons, Walter R. Hobbs III, Lincoln, R.I., and
Stephen J. Hobbs, Clever; a daughter, Bonnie J. Hobbs, North Kingstown, R.I.; and nine
grandchildren. The body will be cremated under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Burial will be at a later date.
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Hobbs, Walter R., Jr. 1 Jul 1917 - 15 Oct 2003 CCH-N 29 Oct 2003
Walter R. Hobbs, Jr., 86, died in his sleep Oct. 15, 2003, at his home. He was
born July 1, 1917 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Walter R. Hobbs, Sr. (Dean of the
Veterinary College at Ohio State University) and Faye (Wartman) Hobbs. He was a U.S.
Army Air Corp Veteran serving in WWII. Mr. Hobbs was a passionate solar resource
advocate. He had solar electric panels on his dream house in Rhode Island and sold the
excess electricity to the Power grid. He had served as professor at the University of
Rhode Island and head librarian at New York City College. Mr. Hobbs and his wife have
lived in Clever with their son since the winter of Y2K. He is survived by his wife of 56
years, Grace R. (Hilgeman) Hobbs; two sons Walter R. Hobbs, Ill., Lincoln, Rhode
Island, and Stephen J. Hobbs, Clever; a daughter, Bonnie J. Hobbs, North Kingstown,
R.I.; and nine grandchildren. The body will be cremated under the direction of Meadors
Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial will be at a later date.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Hobbs, William Emmett 29 Jun 1889 - 15 Nov 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p6
OZARK - Services for William E. Hobbs, 88, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Charles Williams officiating. Burial will be in Helphrey
Cemetery near Taneyville. Mr. Hobbs died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian County
Nursing Home after a long illness.
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Hobbs, William Emmett 29 Jun 1889 - 15 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p10
We would like to thanks each one for their help during the illness and death of our
loved one. Your many acts of Kindness was greatly appreciated. The William Emmett
Hobbs Family.
Hobbs, William G. 13 Sep 1886 - 10 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
William G. Hobbs, 93, father of William G., Jr. of Clever, died Monday in
Springfield MediCenter. Graveside services were set for 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in
Greenlawn Cemetery, the Rev. Neal Harris officiating.
Hockman, Helen Marjorie (Reed) Duckworth 18 Nov 1922 - 9 Oct 2004 SN-L 11 Oct
2004

[Note: Daughter of Thomas Franklin & Eunice A. (Anderson) Reed; married first
Duckworth; married 1946 Raymond Olen Hockman]
Helen Marjorie Hockman, age 81, of Ozark, formerly of Nixa, passed away
Saturday, October 9, 2004, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 18,
1922, in Burlington Junction, Mo., the daughter of Thomas Franklin and Eunice A.
(Anderson) Reed. Mrs. Hockman was a homemaker who loved her family and was
always willing to help others. She was a member of Clearmont Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Raymond O. Hockman, presently residing in
Ozark Riverview Manor; two children, Marvin Duckworth and his wife, Debbie, Ozark,
and Joyce Hudson, Springfield; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five greatgreat-grandchildren; and a sister, Faye Gray, Maryville, Mo. She was preceded in death
by her first husband, Meredith J. Duckworth; a brother, Harold Reed; a sister, Ferne
Gray; a grandson; four great grandchildren; and her parents. A graveside funeral will be
at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark, with Chaplain Marcia
Dodson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, October 11, in the funeral home.
Hockman, Raymond Olen 25 Jul 1914 - 14 Jun 2005 SN-L 15 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Alfred Clark & Eunice (McFerrin) Hockman; married first Bernice Atkins;
married second Helen Marjorie (Reed) Duckworth 18 Nov 1922 - 9 Oct 2004]
Raymond Olen Hockman, age 90, of Ozark, formerly of Nixa, passed away June
14, 2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born July 25, 1914, in Bradyville, Iowa, the
son of Alfred Clark and Eunice (McFerrin) Hockman. Mr. Hockman was a farmer and
enjoyed being around people. He was a member of Clearmont Christian Church. He
loved wood carving and oil painting. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bernice
Atkins; his second wife of 58 years, Helen Hockman; a grandson; four great grandchildren; and his parents. Survivors include two children, Joyce Hudson, Springfield, and
Marvin Duckworth and wife, Debbie, Ozark; seven grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; two sisters, Wilma Terry, Iowa, and Mabel
Page, Desoto, Mo.; and a brother, Stanley Hockman, Tenn. A graveside service will be
held at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 7
p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hodge, Milton W., Rev. May 1912 - 19 Jul 1991 NN-E 25 Jul 1991
The Rev. Milton W. Hodge, 79, Nixa, died of cancer at 2:54 p.m. Friday, July 19,
1991, in his home. A retired Baptist minister, he is survived by his wife, Mary Lou, of the
home; two sons and their wives, James W. and Lea, Simi, Calif., and David A, and Della,
Springfield; and three daughters, Donna, and her husband, Paul, Dallas, Texas, Debbie S.
Hodge, Kansas City, and Sandra L. Julien, and her husband, Denis, Waterville, Nova
Scotia. Services were Wednesday Morning in First Baptist Church, Maryland Heights.
Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery, Leesburg, under the direction of Hutson Funeral
Home, Cuba. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or
Missouri Baptist Cancer Center, 3015 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis.
Hodges, Alberta (Hamel) d 22 May 1965 CCR 27 May 1965 p3

Mrs. Alberta Hodges of Dallas, Texas, died Saturday morning at Parkland
Hospital in Dallas. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Springfield at the East Lawn
Cemetery under direction of Gorman Scharpf. Rev. William E. Everheart of the First and
Calvary Presbyterian Church officiated. Survivors are her mother, Mrs. A. A. Hamel of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Crain of Ozark and Mrs. Gilbert Luckenbill of
Quincy, Ill and one brother, Mr. Dave Hamel of San Diego. Calif.
Hodges, Christine 15 May 1923 - 15 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2 & OH 20 Jan 1972
p6
[Note: Daughter of Isaac N. & Zena (Johnson) Hodges]
Miss Christine Hodges, 48, a lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 5 p.m. Saturday
in Christian County Nursing Home where she had been a patient since 1961. She is
survived by two brothers, Leland Hodges of Springfield and Robert G. Hodges,
Springfield. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Shady Grove Baptist Church with
the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Hodges, Clay Greer, Sr.
13 Jul 1895 - 31 Dec 1985
Clay Hodges, 90, Ozark, died of natural causes at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Mr. Hodges had resided in the Clever area before moving to
Ozark in 1941. He retired in 1961 after serving four four-year terms as Christian County
Sheriff. He was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include; a son,
Herbert of Clever; a daughter, Maridella Maddux of Odessa, Texas; two grandsons,
James Herbert Hodges and Gregory Clay Hodges; two great-grandsons, Trevor Hodges
and Clayton Maddux; three brothers, Howard of Arizona, Jim of Clever, and Willie of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lora Palmer of Clever and Mrs. Helen Walters of Billings.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Harris Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs.
Tommy Bilyeu and Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery,
near Clever. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. { Springfield
{Mo} News and Leader January 2, 1986 } Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Clay Greer, Jr.
10 Oct 1917 - Jan 1982
Clay Hodges Jr., 64, of Billings, died at 3:58 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Hodges was a school teacher and a 35 year
employee of the Bank of Billings. He was World War II Army veteran and a member of
the First Baptist Church of Billings, he was also a member of the Billings Masonic Lodge
379. Survivors include; his wife, Georgia; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Hodges Sr. of
Ozark; a brother, Herbert of Clever ; a sister, Maridella Maddux of Odessa, Texas.
Arrangements will be announced by the Meadors Funeral Home of Billings {Springfield
{Mo} News and Leader January 14, 1982}
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Hodges, Clay Greer, Jr.
10 Oct 1917 - Jan 1982
Billings... services for Clay Hodges Jr., 64, Billings will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
the Meadors Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Ira Keithley and Bob Shank officiating.
Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, near Billings. Mr. Hodges died Wednesday in

Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Visitation will be today from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader January 15, 1982} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Clistine 15 May 1923 - 27 Dec 1959 CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4
[Note: daughter of Isaac N. & Zena (Johnson) Hodges]
Miss Clistine Hodges, 36, of Sparta, died Sunday morning at Doctors’ Memorial
Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Zena Hodges of Sparta, a twin sister,
Christine of the home; another sister, Mrs. Ivy Johnson of Ozark and two brothers,
Robert Gene of Ozark and Leland of Sparta. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
the Shady Grove Church. Burial was in the Shipman Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
of Ozark.
Hodges, Della (Fugitt) 1872 - Feb 1957
Mrs. Della Hodges, 82, of Clever, died early this morning in the Springfield
Baptist Hospital. She is a life long resident of this area and a member of the Clever
Christian Church. Survivors include; six sons, Sheriff Clay Hodges of Ozark, Lloyd
Hodges, Howard Hodges, James Hodges, and Bill Hodges all of Clever, Joe Hodges of
Phoenix, Arizona; three daughters, Mrs. Rolls Hayes of Clever, Mrs. Lora Palmer of
Indiana and Mrs. Helen Walters of Billings; a brother, James W. Fugitt of Republic; two
sisters, Mrs. Mary C. Wise of Clever and Mrs. Laura Pearce of Arizona; ten
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be under the direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 18,
1957}
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Hodges, Della (Fugitt) 1872 - Feb 1957
Funeral services for Della Hodges, 82, of Clever who died Monday will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating.
Pallbearers will be Clay, Herbert, and Kelly Hodges, Holland Hayes, Leonard Fugitt and
Russell Wise. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever. {Springfield {Mo}
News and Leader February 20, 1957} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
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Hodges, Della (Fugitt) 1872 - Feb 1957
Death came last Monday morning in the Springfield Baptist Hospital to a highly
esteemed Clever woman, Mrs. Della Hodges. A native of near Clever, she spent her
entire life in the Clever community. She was a devoted member of the Christian Church
of Clever and was helpful in all activities of her community. A patient and devoted
mother, she was not only loved by her family but by all who knew her. Mrs. Hodges was
a member of a pioneer family that came to this section by wagon train and possessed a
most hospitable manner and even strangers felt at home in her presence. Surviving are
six sons, Sheriff Clay Hodges of Ozark, and Lloyd Hodges, Howard Hodges, James and
Bill Hodges, all of Clever, and Joe Hodges of Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Rolla
Hayes of Clever, Mrs. Lora Palmer of Indianapolis, Ind., and Mrs. Helen Walters of
Billings; a brother, James W. Fugitt of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Wise of Clever
and Mrs. Laura Pearce of Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held this afternoon in the Christian Church at Clever with the Rev.
Harold Maye officiating. Pallbearers were Clay, Herbert and Kelly Hodges, Holland

Hayes, Leonard Fugitt and Russell Wise. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under
direction of Harris. Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has
a handwritten date of 21 February 1957 in the margin.
Hodges, Effie Irene (Maples) 18 Oct 1899 - 10 Mar 1984
Services for Irene Hodges, 84, Ozark, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Harris
Funeral Chapel with the Rev Robert Shank officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill
Cemetery, near Clever. Mrs. Hodges died at 5:28 a.m. Saturday in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center after a long illness. A Brookline native, she lived in Clever for a number of
years before moving to Ozark in 1940. She was a member of the Ozark First Baptist
Church. Survivors include; her husband, Clay; a son Herbert, of Clever; a daughter, Mrs.
Maridella Maddux of Odessa, Texas; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a sister,
Mrs. Rosa Sullivan, of Clever. The family will be at the funeral home from 4:30 to 5:30
p.m. today. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader March 11, 1984} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Hodges, Elsie M. (McMahan) Hardman 26 Jun 1909 - 17 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
Elsie M. Hardman Hodges, 81, died Monday afternoon, Dec. 17, 1990 in Nixa
Park Care Center. Born in Des Moines, Iowa , she had lived in Springfield from an early
age. She had resided in Madison Towers for 15 years. She was a member of the Catholic
Church. Survivors include two daughters, June Martin, Nixa, and Joann Smith, Strafford;
two brothers, George and Francis McMahan, both of Springfield: three grandchildren,
Lea Ann Brown, Terrie Lynn Carroll and Jacqueline Eubanks; and two great
Grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection was held Thursday Dec. 20 in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Fattier Edward Eftink officiating. Burial was in St.
Mary 's Cemetery, Springfield. Prayer service was Wednesday Dec. 19 in Adams Funeral
Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark.
Hodges, Faye Geneva (Little) 12 Feb 1906 - 14 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of Lewis & Nishie E. (King) Little;; married James Hodges - spelling
from tombstone]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Faye Genevia Hodge, 71, Clever, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Joseph D. Bremet, Clyde F.
Gilmore and Bob Crismon officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction
of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Hodge died at about 6 a.m. aturday in her home after a short
illness. She was a member of Clever Christian Church and was an employee of Ozark
Manor Nursing Home in Marionville. Surviving are her husband, James, a daughter,
Fayette of the home; three brothers, Howard Little, Howard Little and Dale Little, both of
Clever and Roy Little, Springfield and three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Gladys
Kirby and Mrs. Doris Blackburn, all of Springfield.
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Hodges, Faye Geneva (Little) 12 Feb 1906 - 14 May 1977
Services for Mrs. Faye Genevia Little Hodges, 71, of Clever will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Joseph D. Bremer, Clyde F.
Gilmore and Bob Crismon officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near
Clever, under the directions of the Meador Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Hodges died at

about 6 a.m. Saturday in her home after a short illness. She was a member of the Clever
Christian Church and was an employee of the Ozarks Methodist Manor Nursing Home in
Marionville. Surviving are; her husband, James; a daughter, Fayette, of the home; three
brothers, Howard Little and Dale Little both of Clever. And Roy Little of Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Kirby, and Mrs. Doris. Blackburn all of
Springfield. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Springfield {Mo} News and Leader May 15, 1977. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Floratro Phena 11 Feb 1883 - 25 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
Mrs. Floratro Phena Hodges, 84, Ozark, died at 6:20 p.m. Monday in the home of
a daughter, Mrs. Ota Hawkins with whom she had been living recently. She had been ill
six months. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. Surviving in addition
to Mrs. Hawkins are one other daughter, Mrs. Elsie Bryan, Ozark; eight grandchildren;
15 great grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
Friday in Union Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Melvis Applegate and the Martin
Caudill officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Hodges, Florence Lucinda (Hammons) Jan 1900 - 7 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Isaiah & Nancy J. Hammons; married Arthur Hodges]
Mrs. Florence Hodges, 69, of Oldfield died at 12:20 a.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Green Valley
Church with the Rev. Ada Maggard officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery near Green
Valley under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. In addition to her husband, Arthur, Mrs.
Hodges is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Celestia Stone and Mrs, Edith Curtis, both of
Ava and two sons,, Norman St. Joseph, and Delmar, Springfield . Also surviving are five
brothers, John Hammons, Bradleyville, Enoch Hammons, Sparta, Riley Hammons, state
of Washington, Melvin, Chadwick, and Charley, Ava; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Garrison,
Edmonds, Wash.; and 13 grandchildren.
Hodges, Forest P. "Boney" 6 Jul 1905 - 30 Jan 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: married Mildred]
Forest P. "Boney" Hodges, 83, of Springfield, died at 8:59 p.m. Jan. 30 at St.
John's Regional Health Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Hodges were held
Feb. 6 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with the Rev. Chester Wear officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hodges retired from Hodges Barber Shop on
Walnut Street in 1987, after 64 years. He was a writer, a trainer of Fox Trotting horses,
one of the founders of the Springfield Sportsmans' Club, and was a supervisor of the
McClurg Trail Ride for more than 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years,
Mildred; a son, M. Dean Hodges, Jefferson City; a sister, Ruth Woods, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Barry Hodges, Atlanta, Georgia and Susan Hodges, Jefferson City; a
great-granddaughter, Karry; and several nieces and nephews.
Hodges, Georgia Henrietta (Oetker) 11 Nov 1922 - 20 Nov 1984
Georgia Hodges, 62, Billings, died Monday evening in Americana-Fremont
Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Hodges was a member of the First
Baptist Church and Floral Club. Survivors include; her step-mother, Helen Oetker,

Marionville; two half-brothers, Bob Oetker of Mt. Vernon and C.W. Oetker of
Pittsburgh, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be announced by
Meadors Funeral Home. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today. { Springfield {Mo} News and Leader
November 21, 1984 } Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Hodges, Georgia Henrietta (Oetker)
11 Nov 1922 - 20 Nov 1984
Services for Georgia Hodges, 62, of Billings will be at 1:30 p.m. in the Meadors
Funeral Chapel, Billings. With the Revs. Melvin Stapp and Gary Stewart officiating.
Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, near Billings. {Springfield {Mo} News and
Leader November 22, 1984 }
Hodges, Isaac N.
30 Mar 1889 - 15 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Isaac N. Hodges, 68, who died Monday, July 15, at his home
in Sparta, were held Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Shady Grove Baptist Church
with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Shipman Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral home of Ozark. He was born March 30, 1889. On October 9,
1913, he was united in marriage to Miss Zena Johnson and to this union six children were
born. One child preceded him in death. He had been saved recently. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Zena Hodges, three daughters, Mrs. Iva Johnson of Ozark, Christine and
Clistine of the home two sons, Leland and Robert Hodges of Ozark, nine grandchildren,
one brother, Bill Hodges of Sparta, and one sister, Mrs. Margaret Gilmore of Springfield.
Hodges, James H. “Jim”, Jr. 19 Sep 1908 - 1 May 1990 OH 10 May 1990
James H. "Jim" Hodges Jr., 81, Clever, died Tuesday; May 1, 1990 in his home,
following a long illness, A lifelong resident of the Clever community, he was a retired
farmer and stockman and a member of the Clever First Christian Church. He is survived
by his daughter, Fayetta, of the home; two brothers, Howard Hodges; Cheno Valley,
Ariz., and Willie Hodges, Springfield; two sisters, Laura Palm Palmer, Clever, and Helen
Walters, Billings. Services were Friday in Clever First Christian Church With the Revs.
Tom Lawing and Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating, Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
AND
Hodges, James H. “Jim”, Jr. 19 Sep 1908 - May 1990
James H. Hodges, died Tuesday evening in his home following a long illness. A
life long resident of the Clever community, he was a retired farmer and stockman and a
member of the Clever First Christian Church. He is survived by; a daughter, Fayette of
the home; two brothers, Howard Hodges of Arizona and Willie Hodges of Springfield;
two sisters, Lora Palmer of Clever and Helen Walters of Billings. Services will be at 1:30
p.m. Friday in the Clever First Christian Church with the Revs. Tom Lawing and Lynn
Swadley Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under the
direction of the Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader May 3, 1990}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Hodges, Joe

1911 - 26 Sep 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1963 p5

[Note: Son of James & Della (Fugitt) Hodges]
A former resident of Clever, Joe Hodges, 51, died at midnight, Wednesday, Sept.
26, at Phoenix, Ariz, where he had made his home for several years. Funeral services and
burial were at Phoenix.. Survivors include his wife, Gladys and daughter, Jean of the
home; three sisters, Mrs. Rolla Hayes and Mrs. Lora Palmer, both of Clever and Mrs.
Helen Walters of Billings; five brothers, former Sheriff Clay Hodges of Ozark, Lloyd and
William Hodges, both of Springfield, Jim Hodges of Clever and Howard Hodges of
Phoenix; and two grandchildren.
Hodges, King H.
12 Feb 1902 - 21 Apr 1993
King H. Hodges, 91, Springfield, and a longtime resident of the Clever
community, died at 8:18 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was a
retired carpenter, member of the Clever First Baptist Church and a Gideon Memorial
Bible representative. He is survived by his wife, Velma; two sons, Jack Hodges,
Springfield and Bill Hodges and wife Bertie, West Point, Va.; a daughter, Betty
Anderson and husband Farrell, Springfield; eight grandchildren; and five great
grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clever First Baptist Church
with the Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. No
visitation is planned. Friends may call prior to the service in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. The family requests contributions be made to the Gideon Bible International, or
the Burn Fund for Spring Hill Baptist Church and New Hope Baptist Church.
Funeral Card: KING H. HODGES Feb. 12, 1902 – April 21, 1993, SERVICES
HELD Clever First Baptist Church April 24, 1993, at 2:00 P.M. OFFICIATING Pastor
Terry Fortner MUSIC Nadeine Gold, Joe Nelson ESCORTS Allen Wilson, Glenn
Miekley, Harold Brinkman, Bob Snook, Jim Stine HONORARY Ed Westerman FINAL
RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Republic, Mo.
Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Hodges, Leland Roy 10 Jul 1919 - 28 Aug 1993 OH 1 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Isaac & Zena (Johnson) Hodges; married 25 Dec 1937 Eileen Robison
Hodges]
Leland Roy Hodges, 74, Cassville, died Saturday, Aug 28, 1993 at 7:32 a.m. in
Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, following a long illness. He was born July
10, 1919 in Sparta, the son of Isaac and Zena Johnson Hodges. He was united in marriage
to Eileen Robison Hodges Dec. 25, 1937. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church,
and a WWII Navy Veteran. He was a retired service manager for an automobile
dealership. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and was a C. B. radio operator. He was preceded
in death by his parents; four sisters, Ruby Hodges, Iva Johnson, twin sisters Christine and
Clistine Hodges; one grandson, Mark Gideon. Survivors include his wife, Eileen; three
sons, Marvin and his wife, Phillis Hodges, Booneville, Stanley Hodges, Cassville, Leroy
and his wife Beverly Hodges, Springfield; two daughters, Norma Gideon, Mason City,
Ill., and Mildred and her husband Dewey Nelson, Cassville; a brother, Bob, and his wife
Joyce Hodges, Springfield; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services
were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Reverends Russell Bishop and Gary Robertson officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta
Cemetery.

Hodges, Lloyd 10 Aug 1899 - 6 Jun 1964 CCR 11 June 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James & Malinda "Della" A. (Fugitt) Hodges; married Louise]
Lloyd Hodges, 64 of Springfield died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital after a lingering illness. A resident here since 1958, he was a native of Clever.
He operated a feed business in Billings about 20 years. He was a member of the
University Heights Baptist Church and the Billings Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his
wife, Louise; a son, Kelly K., Springfield; a step-son, 2nd Lt. David Smith, San Antonio,
Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Eucola Stull, Wichita; a step-daughter, Mrs. Tom Williamson, Fort
Smith, Ark.; four brothers, Clay, Ozark; Jim, Clever; Bill, Springfield and Howard,
Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Hayes and Lora Palmer, both of Clever and Mrs.
Leonard Walters, Billings; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m.
Monday in the University Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Lunn
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever with Gorman-Scharpf in
charge.
AND
Hodges, Lloyd 10 Aug 1899 - 6 Jun 1964
Lloyd Hodges, 64, of Springfield died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital after a lingering illness. A resident here since 1958, he was a native of Clever.
He operated a feed business in Billings for about 20 years. He was a member of the
University Heights Baptist Church and the Billings Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his
wife, Louise; a son, Kelly K. of Springfield; a step-son, 2nd Lt. David Smith of Texas; a
daughter, Mrs. Eucola Stull of Kansas; a step-daughter, Mrs. Tom Williamson of
Arkansas; four brothers, Clay of Ozark, Jim of Clever, and Bill and Howard of Arizona;
three sisters, Mrs. Chloe Hayes and Lora Palmer of Clever and Mrs. Leonard Walters of
Billings; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the
University Heights Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Lunn officiating. Burial will
be in the Wise Hill Cemetery of Clever under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral
Home. {Springfield {Mo] News and Leader June 7, 1964 } Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Hodges, Lula M. (Hammons) 26 May 1926 - Jan 2005 Douglas County Herald 13 Jan
2005
[Note: Daughter of John Wesley & Mary Ann (Nance) Hammons; married 20 Jun 1945
Lewis A. Hodges 26 Oct 1904 - 15 Aug 1994]
Lula was a resident of the Ava community for the past 10 years moving from
Bradleyville. She was a housewife. On June 20,1945, Lula and Lewis Hodges were
united in marriage at Witty, and to this union six children were born. Lula was a member
of the Highway Church of the Nazarene, Ava, and a member of the Happy Homemakers
of Ava. She loved to quilt, and always looked forward to church trips. Lula was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband, Lewis in 1994; a son, Dale, in 1996; twin infant
daughters; two brothers and one sister. Her survivors include four sons and their spouses,
Harvey and Susan Hodges, Bradleyville, Randy "Boon" and Dawn Hodges, Chadwick,
Jerry and Jackie Hodges, Bradleyville, and Tom and Beverly Hodges, of Squires; one
daughter and husband, Shirley and Jackie Hall, Bradleyville; one daughter-in-law and
husband, Kim and Scott Davis, Ava; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two

sisters and their spouses, Maxine and Delmar Hodges, Springfield, and Cecil and Fred
Sartin, Douglas, Kan., one brother and wife, Howard and Pat Hammons, Wichita, Kan.;
and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday at
Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Dustin Ledford officiating. Interment was in
the Mills Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Mills Cemetery.
Hodges, Mary Lavena (McTeer) 10 Apr 1885 - 28 Aug 1964
CCR 3 Sep 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert Andrew & Mary F. (McCoy) McTeer; married William David
Hodges]
Mrs. Lavena Hodges, 79, a lifelong resident of the Shady Grove community
southwest of Sparta, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital. She is survived by a
son Gerald of Sparta, a brother, Robert McTeer of Sparta and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev. Clifford Day at
2 p.m. Sunday in the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hodges, Melda (Siler) 15 Apr 1875 - 17 Mar 1947 CCR 27 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: married James Elmer Hodges 8 Feb 1877 - 2 Mar 1956]
Melda Siler was born at Morley, Tenn., and departed this life at the home of her
son, King Hodges, at Grove Springs, Mo., on March 18, 1947, at the age of 71 years, 11
months and 3 days. She was married to Elmer Hodges and to this union were born two
sons, King of Grove Springs and Sherman of Granite City, Ill. She was converted early in
life and united with the Clever Baptist Church, later moving her membership to Granite
City where she was a member at the time of her death. Beside her husband and two sons,
she is survived by one brother, Hiram Silar of Ozark, and one sister, Mrs. J.B. Moyer of
Iola, Kansas, six grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services
were held Thursday afternoon in the Clever Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Robert
Baker of Springfield, with burial in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Wilburn
Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Hodges, Ralph 10 Jun 1903 - 27 Feb 1972 CCR 2 Mar 1972 p8
Funeral services for Ralph Hodges, 68, of Route 3, Ava, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Thornfield Chapel with the Rev. Bob Duckworth officiating, Burial will be
in Thornfield Cemetery under direction of Clingingbeard of Ava. Mr. Hodges, a farmer
and member of the Ava Saddle Club, died at 12 midnight Monday at his home, after an
illness of three weeks. Survivors include his wife, Effie; a son, Clifford Hodges of
Albuquerque, N. M.; a daughter, Mrs. Geneva Kuhn, Lakewood, Calif.; three brothers,
Frank Hodges of Ocie, Pierce Hodges of Billings, Mont. and Forrest Hodges, Springfield;
two sisters, Mrs. Berta Hampton, Powell, Wyo. and Mrs. Ruth Wood, Ozark; and three
grandchildren.
Hodges, Ralph C. 27 Apr 1930 - 3 Feb 2005 SN-L 6 Feb 2005 & SN-L 7 Feb 2005
Ralph C. Hodges, 74, Nixa, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2005, in his
home. He was born April 27, 1930, in Springfield, to Clifford Hodges and Grace
(Fowler) Hodges. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from
Dayco after 19 years of service. He was married to Doris Hodges on July 2, 1950, in

Springfield. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris, of the home; children and their
spouses, Susan Golubski (Mark) of Walnut Grove, Joe Hodges (Barbara) of Reeds
Spring, Tonya Chamberlin of Nixa, and Rick Hodges of Nixa; six grandchildren, Jennifer
Moss, Springfield, Michelle Shockley, Springfield, Melissa Brennan, Niangua, Alisha
Claudio, Lakeland, Fla., Tyler Chamberlin, Nixa, and Alexia Chamberlin, Nixa; 10 greatgrandchildren; four brothers and their spouses, Bob, Clifford (Pat), and Danny (Shelly),
all of Springfield, and Larry (Marilyn) of Fair Grove; five sisters and their spouses, Helen
Johnson (David) of Walnut Grove, Ellen Scott (Eldon) of Elizabeth, Ark., Mary Hunt of
Springfield, Shirley Epperson (Don) of Springfield, and Judy Davis (Rob) of Halltown;
numerous nieces and nephews; and close friends, Doug Williams, Rob Chamberlin, and
Tom Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a granddaughter, Autumn
Chamberlin. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North with Chaplain Pam Scroggins officiating. Military rites will follow
the service. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m.
today, Feb. 7 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
St. John's Hospice.
Hodges, Ugenia Eldora (Summers) 19 Sep 1882 - 6 Sep 1965 CCR 10 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lewis Sampson & Nancy Ellen (Barnes) Summers; married Edmond
D. Hodges Mar 9, 1880 - 29 Jun 1964]
Mrs. Ugenia E. Hodges, 83, of Oldfield, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday in the home of
a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Boyd of Oldfield, following a long illness. Mrs. Hodges is
survived by seven sons, Arthur, of Oldfield, Lewis, Lloyd, Rolla, and Olla, all of
Bradleyville and Jim of Route 3, Ava; two other daughters, Mrs. Mae Adams, Springfield
and Mrs, Edith Martin of Arizona; two brothers, Aaron Summers, Colcord, Okla. and
Fate Summers of Arizona; a sister, Mrs. Mary Murry of Idaho; 43 grandchildren and 53
great grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. today in the Green Valley Church near
Oldfield with Rev. Ada Maggard officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery under
direction of Clinkenbeard of Ava.
Hodges, William David 6 Oct 1882 - 26 Jun 1962 CCR 28 Jun 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Jess & Fannie (Shipman) Hodges; married Lavena 10 Apr 1885 - 28 Aug
1964]
Funeral services for William David Hodges, 80, who died at his home near Sparta
Tuesday morning, June 26, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Shady Grove Church with
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
and Son of Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Mary L. Hodges; a son, Gerald Hodges of
Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Margaret Gilmore of Springfield and three grandchildren.
Hodges, Zena C. (Johnson) 9 Nov 1893 - 15 Feb 1966 CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Alfred N. & Mary L. Johnson; married Isaac N. Hodges 30 Mar 1889
- 15 Jul 1957]
Mrs. Zena Hodges, 73, Sparta, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home
here after a lingering illness. A longtime resident of the Sparta community, Mrs. Hodges
was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church southwest of here. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Iva Johnson, Route 1, Ozark and Miss Christine Hodges, Ozark; two

sons, Leland, Sparta and Robert G., Springfield. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs.
Rita Nash and Mrs Ora Mae Hall, both of Ozark and Mrs. Iva Warren, Harrah, Wash; two
brothers, Earnest Johnson, Taneyville and Aldon Johnson, Baxter Springs, Kan., nine
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were sat 2 p.m. today in
Shady Grove Baptist Church southwest of Sparta with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was in Shipman Cemetery near there, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hoelker, Louis
1918 - 4 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Mamie (?) Hoelker; married Stella]
Louis Hoelker, 50, of Route 2, Billings, died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday
afternoon while feeding cattle on his farm. The body was found by his wife, Stella, soon
after the incident about 4 p.m. Surviving beside his wife are his mother, Mrs. Mamie
Hoelker, Clinton, Okla.; two brothers, Albert, Clinton; and Devert, Custer City, Okla.;
and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Dunn, Rogers, Ark and Miss Agnes Hoelker, Clinton.
Rosary services will be at 8 p.m. today in Cantrell Chapel in Billings with the Rev.
William Connell officiating. Funeral mass and burial services will be announced.
Hoeppner, Yvonne Marie 22 Apr 1957 - 4 Apr 2005 SN-L 6 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Delman & Avanelle Hoeppner]
Yvonne Marie Hoeppner, 47, Highlandville, born April 22, 1957, in Kansas City,
Mo., passed away at 7:55 a.m. Monday, April 4, 2005, in her home. She was a graduate
of SMSU, and held a Masters degree in Social Work. She devoted her life to social
services. She was preceded in death by her father, Delmar. She is survived by her mother,
Avanelle; two brothers, Steve and wife, Paula, and Barry; five nieces and nephews; one
great-nephew; and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in
Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church, 722 W. Atlantic, Springfield. Pastor Gregory
Esselman will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the
Southwest Humane Society. Marie will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Hoffman, Archie S. 1895 - 5 Mar 1950 CCR 16 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of C. E. & Nettie E. (Keltner) Hoffman; married Artie E. Davis 22 May 1897
- 8 Jun 1973]
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Nixa Christian church
for Archie Hoffman, 54, who died Sunday, March 5, at his Los Angeles, Calif., home.
Survivors include his wife, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Bauer, of Los Angeles, one sister,
Mrs. E.C. Darr of Nixa, and an aunt, Mrs. G. Purd Hays of Ozark. Rev. R.C. Harding
officiated at the service Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
The body was accompanied to Nixa by Mrs. Hoffman and the daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Bauer. Others from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. R.Y.
Fulbright of Clarksville, Ark. Mr. Hoffman was born and grew to manhood in the Nixa
community, locating in California a number of years ago.
Hoffman, Artie (Davis) 22 May 1897 - 8 Jun 1973 OH 14 Jun 1973 p11
[Note: married Archie S. Hoffman 1895 - 5 Mar 1950]
Nixa - Graveside services for Mrs. Artie Hoffman, 76, of Los Alamitos, Calif.,
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Payne Cemetery north of Nixa with the rev. C. C.

Keller officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Hoffman, who died
last Friday at Loa Alamitos Hospital was a native of Hurley and had taught in Nixa public
schools before moving to California 40 years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth D. Bauer, Los Alamitos, Calif.; one brother, Curtis Davis, Hurley; and one
sister, Mrs. Glenda Hilliard, Ozark, Ark.
Hoffman, Lyle Bernice (Morris) 25 Jul 1911 - 10 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Margaret (Bartlett) Morris; married Wilmer Hoffman]
Lyle Bernice Hoffman, 88, Nixa, Mo., passed away Friday, March 10, 2000, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born July 25, 1911, in Hale, Mo., the
daughter of Harvey and Margaret (Bartlett) Morris. She married Wilmer Hoffman, who
passed away in 1980. Mrs. Hoffman was a nurse, employed in Public Health, and also as
a private nurse. She and her husband farmed in the Ponce De Leon community for 35
years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley R. Wood,
El Paso, Texas, Ruby Ponder, Arlington, Texas, and Ruth Branscum and her husband,
Gene, Greeley, Colo.; 11 grandchildren including David Larsen, Nixa, Mo.; 14 greatgrandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, March 13, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial will be in Ponce De Leon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Ponce De Leon
Cemetery Fund in care of Juanita Maples, 2628 Miracle Spring Road, Ponce De Leon,
MO 65728.
Hoffmeier, Edith Lucille (Thomas) 28 Sep 1937 - 27 Apr 2002 CCH-N 1 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Laura Thomas; married 25 Jun 1960 Don Hoffmeier]
Edith Lucille Thomas Hoffmeier, 64, Nixa, passed away April 27, 2002, in her
home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born Sept. 28, 1937, in
Hutchinson, Kan., the daughter of Paul and Laura Thomas. On June 25, 1960, she was
married to Don Hoffmeier in Iola, Kan. To this union three sons were born, Mike, Steve
and Doug. She graduated from Elsmore High School in 1955, and Iola Junior College and
Emporia Teachers College. She taught school in Gridley Grade School for two years, and
substituted in Humboldt and Frontenac, Kan. After moving to Springfield in 1970, she
was a homemaker and an employee of Ferrell-Duncan Clinic for 13 years. Due to failing
health she retired in 1996. She was a volunteer at Espy Elementary in Nixa, where she
received a honorary life membership in the Congress of Parents and Teachers
Association. She loved flower gardening, music and working with children. Survivors
include, her husband, Don; three sons, Mike, Nixa, Steve and wife, Suzanne, Greenville,
Ill., and Doug and wife, DaNiece, Mustang, Okla.; four granddaughters, Stephanie,
Ashley, Jackie and Brittney; one grandson, Dustin; two sisters, Alice Burdette,
Hutchinson, Kan. and Flo Ann Johnson, Savonburg, Kan. She was preceded in death by
her father, Paul Thomas; her mother and stepfather, Laura and Jack Drake; and two
brothers, Paul Edward Thomas and Milton Thomas. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
May l, in Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Jack Barnes and Dr. Rod Cannedy officiating.
Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America.

Hogan, Sylvia Mae (Middleton) Frakes 16 Nov 1927 - 17 Dec 2003 SN-L 19 Dec
2003
[Note: married first ? Fraker; married second William Albert Rowan “Bill” Hogan]
Sylvia Mae Hogan, 76, Ozark, passed away at 4:57 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17,
2003, in Cox South, Springfield. Sylvia was a retired real estate broker and a member of
the Ozark Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her husband, Bill Hogan; a son,
Gerald Frakes, Ozark; two daughters, Linda Joyce Swisher, Apple Valley, Calif., and
Sheri Lyn Saldovar, Lompoc, Calif.; a stepson, Dennis Hogan, Waco, Texas; three
stepdaughters, Patricia Lynn Clemens, Apple Valley, Calif., Wenda Ackerman, Salt Lake
City, Utah, and Suzanne Gable, Victorville, Calif.; a sister, Bonnie Tittle, Mansfield,
Ohio; two brothers, Larry Middleton, Monroe, Mich., and David Henson, Charleston,
W.Va.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will b e1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in the Ozark Church of the Nazarene, Ozark, under the direction
of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with the Rev. Ken Chamberlain officiating. Burial
will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from noon to
service time Monday in the church.
Hogg, Lois 27 Nov 1909 - 16 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: married Vaughn Hogg]
Lois Hogg, 80, Nixa, died at 1:54 p.m. Jan. 16 in Nixa Park Care Center. She is
survived by husband, Vaughn, Nixa; son, Vincent Walker, Colusa, Calf.; daughter,
Monty Jo Lollar, Nixa; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and three step
grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Elliott Mortuary Chapel, Anthony,
Kan. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, Anthony.
Hogue, Archeleus A. , Rev. 7 Oct 1894 - 9 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
[Note: married Bessie Adams]
CABOOL - Services for Rev. Archeleus A. Hogue, 80, Cabool, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the First Free Will Baptist Church here with the Rev. Mac Courtney
officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery under direction of Elliott-Gentry of Cabool.
Mr. Hague, a retired First Free Will Baptist minister, died at 6:50 p.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital Springfield after a short illness. He had served many churches in the area
and was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Cabool. Surviving are his
wife, Bessie; two sons, Bill of Nixa and Arch, Jr. of Millbrea, Calif; three daughters, Mrs.
Vivian Waters, Sikeston, Mrs. Mildred Logsdon, Kansas City, and Mrs. Verna Lee
Smith, St. Louis; a brother, John of Willard; six sisters, Mrs. Hada Brezile, Tarkio, Mrs.
Delphia Beisner, Battle Creek, Iowa, Mrs. Elgie Laub, Neosho, Mrs. Lena Timmons,
Springfield, Mrs. Grace Mullins, Rogers, Ark., and Mrs. Ella Mae Jane; 17 grandchildren
and 14 great grandchildren.
Hogue, Maxine Delores (Kirst) Owen 17 Jan 1935 - 2 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: Daughter of Paul Ernst & Catherine Elizabeth (Breckle) Kirst; married 1962
William Paul “Bill” Hogue 26 Nov 1926 - 14 Aug 2002]
Maxine Delores Kirst Hogue was born January 17, 1935 at Stuart, Ark, to Otto
Paul Ernst Kirst and Catherine Elizabeth Breckle Kirst and died at 6:30 a.m., Saturday,

May 2, 1998 at her home in Nixa. Maxine was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in
Nixa, and retired from employment at GAB after 33 years of service. Maxine was also a
secretary to the late Red Foley and George Morgan. Maxine loved flowers and will be
greatly missed. Maxine is survived by her husband William P "Bill" Hogue of the home.
Her mother Mrs. Catherine Kirst of Nixa, two sons; Donald Dean Kirst of Nixa, and
Martin Owen of Brookline, two stepsons Larry Hogue of Springfield and Randy Hogue
of Tyler, Texas. Three brothers, Walter H. Kirst of Nixa. Alfred O. Kirst of San Jose,
Calif.; and Richard E. Kirst of Maryville, Tenn. and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 5, 1998 at Calvary Baptist Church at Nixa, with
the Reverend Carl Curtis officiating. Burial will follow at McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home: Services are under the
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Nixa. Memorial donations can be made
in Maxine's memory to the Calvary Baptist Church Missions.
Hogue, Randell ”Randy” Joe 19 Jun 1952 - 25 Apr 2003
Randell “Randy” Joe Hogue, 50, Chandler, Texas, died Friday, April 25, 2003, at
Hospice of East Texas in Tyler, Texas. He was born June 10, 1952 in Kansas City. He
worked as a lineman and was of the Baptist faith. And, he was a United States Marine.
Survivors include his mother, Ruth Hogue Wheeler, Chandler, Texas; three sons, Rocky
Hogue, Gladewater, Texas, Brian Hogue and Eric Hogue, both of Little Rock, Ark.; three
daughters, Melissa Hopkins, Sedalia, Brandy Morales, Tyler, Texas, and Heidi Money,
Gladewater, Texas; three brothers, Larry Hogue, Springfield, Martin Hogue, Branson,
and Dean Hogue, Nixa; and seven grandchildren.
Hogue, William Paul “Bill” 26 Nov 1926 - 14 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Rev. Archie A. & Bessie (Adams) Hogue; married second 1962 Maxine
Delores Kirst 17 Jan 1935 - 2 May 1998]
William Paul “Bill” Hogue, 75, Nixa, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday,
August 14, 2002, in Cox Medical Center South. Bill was born November 26, 1926 in
Tarkio, Mo., the son of Rev. Archie A. and Bessie (Adams) Hogue. He was united in
marriage to Maxine Kirst on June 22, 1959. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church
in Nixa. Bill was a veteran serving in World War II and Korea, serving both in the Navy
and Army. He enjoyed garage sales, golf and fishing. He was preceded in death by his
wife of 40 years, Maxine; his parents, Rev. Archie and Bessie Hogue; brother Lawrence
Hogue; and a sister, Mildred Logston. He is survived by four sons, Larry Hogue,
Springfield, Randy Hogue, Huntsville, Texas, Dean Hogue, Nixa, and Martin Hogue,
Hollister; a brother, Archie Hogue, Milbrea, Calif.; two sisters, Verna Claywell, St.
Joseph, and Vivian Waters, Sikeston, Mo.; mother-in-law, Catherine Kirst, Nixa; and
brother-in-law, Walter Kirst, Nixa; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Calvary Baptist
Church, Nixa. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery under the direction of Ayre
Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.
today in Calvary Baptist Church, 206 S. Smalley Street, Nixa. Memorial donations may
be made to Calvary Baptist Church. Springfield News-Leader, August 16, 2002.
Holbert, Ed 1876 -16 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947

Mrs. Laura Holbert attended the funeral services Monday afternoon of her
stepson, Ed Holbert, 71. Mr. Holbert died Saturday at his home, 2135 Ramsey St. in
Springfield, where funeral services were held. Burial was in East Lawn cemetery.
Holbert, Laura Ellen (Skaggs) 12 Sep 1877 - 29 Jun 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of James G. & Mary E. (Wise) Skaggs; married Rev. W. T. Holbert]
Mrs. Laura Ellen Holbert, 87. Ozark, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Aurora
Community Hospital after a lingering illness. The widow of the late Rev. W. T. Holbert,
she was active in Christian County Republican work. She was a member of the Ozark
First Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Belle Shipman, Ozark. The funeral
will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with burial in Selmore
Cemetery.
AND
Holbert, Laura Ellen (Skaggs) 12 Sep 1877 - 29 Jun 1965 CCR 8 Jul 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Holbert, 87, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Earl W. French and the Rev. Allen Harrison officaiting
and burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Holbert died Tuesday, June 29 at Aurora
Community Hospital. She was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church.
Holbrook, Donald V. 1950 - May 1974 OH 9 May 1974 p1
[Note: Son of Roy & ? (Amos) Holbrook; married Darlene]
One Auto Crash Claims Nixa Man
Funeral services for Donald V. Holbrook, 23, Route 1, Nixa, were held at 2 p.m.
Monday in Calvary Baptist church west of Nixa, with the Revs. B. J. Vernon and Larry
Densmore officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa. According to the highway patrol, Holbrook was killed about 2:30 a.m. when he was
thrown from and pinned beneath his overturning car off Christian County AA, four miles
south of Springfield. The victim, a resident of the Nixa community for the past 10 years,
was a graduate of Nixa High School, and an employee of Frisco Railway. A Marine
Reserve member, he also belonged to the Glendale Christian Church. Survivors are his
wife Darlene; a daughter Denyel of the home, His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holbrook of
Nixa; a brother, Michael, Nixa; the maternal grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Lowell Amos,
Route 2, Nixa; and paternal grandparents, James Holbrook, Madlen and Mrs. Genera
Rhodes, Springfield.
Holbrook, Dorothy June "Dottie" (Phillips) 22 Jun 1923 - 7 Jul 2003 CCH-N 16 Jul
2003
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Hilda Phillips; married 28 Sep 1943 Cpl. Kenneth Earl
Holbrook Aug 1919 - 16 Jul 2006]
Dorothy June "Dottie" Holbrook was born near the town of Bear Creek on June
22, 1923, to Walter and Hilda Phillips. She died peacefully in her home in Nixa July 7,
2003, at the age of 80. She grew up in Cedar County and lived in Southwest Missouri
most of her life. On Sept. 28, 1943, she married Cpl. Kenneth Earl Holbrook in San
Francisco, Calif., her loving husband of almost 60 years. She loved to cook, and after
retiring as a cook at Highlandville School, she opened her own cafe, "Dottie's" in Reeds
Spring. After her second retirement, she and her husband moved to Nixa in 1992.

Holbrook had a kind heart, an easy smile and loved a good joke or story. She was always
eager to help anyone in need. She loved to sing and listen to music and just being
outdoors. Most of all, she loved her husband and family. She was preceded in death by
her parents; her three brothers and four sisters; and several nieces and nephews. She is
survived by her husband, Kenneth; her son and daughter-in-law, Kirby and Karen
Holbrook, Nixa; her grandchildren, Scott Holbrook and wife Connie, Highlandville, and
Lydia Goodwin and husband Kevin, Liberty; her great-grandchildren, Chelsea Holbrook,
and Hannah, Emily and Caleb Goodwin; her special friends and caregivers, Vickie
Christianson and Angie Lauren and family as well as a host of nieces, nephews and
friends who will all miss her dearly. A graveside memorial service was held at 10 a.m.
July 10 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens in Springfield, with the Rev. Gary
Swearengin officiating. Arrangements were by Adams Funeral Home of Nixa. Memorial
gifts may be made in care of Adams Funeral Home to "the Smile Train", a world-wide
medical mission providing cleft lip and palate repair for children in developing countries.
Holbrook would love the thought of a child's life being changed by a small gift in her
honor.
Holbrook, Kenneth Earl Aug 1919 - 16 Jul 2006 SN-L 18 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Ralph & Mabel (Gregory) Holbrook; married Dorothy June “Dottie”
Phillips 22 Jun 1923 - 7 Jul 2003]
Kenneth Earl Holbrook of Nixa, age 86 years, 11 months, passed peacefully on
Sunday morning, July 16, at Riverview Manor in Ozark. "Pa" was preceded in death by
his wife of nearly 60 years, Dorothy "Dottie" Phillips Holbrook; his mother and
stepfather, Mabel Gregory Utley and Arthur B. Utley; his father, Ralph Holbrook; two
brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Kirby and
Karen Holbrook; his grandchildren, Scott Holbrook and his wife, Connie, and Lydia
Goodwin and her husband, Kevin; four great- grandchildren: Chelsea Holbrook, Hannah
Goodwin, Emily Goodwin and Caleb Goodwin; his sister, Irene Bass; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends, including his dedicated caregivers Donna, Vicky and
Linda. Pa lived in the Ozarks most of his life with the exception of his five year tour of
duty as an Army M.P. during World War II and eight years in California in the 1950's.
He did his military basic training at Ft. Reilly Kansas in the U.S. Army's last horsemounted cavalry regiment. He and Dottie were married in San Francisco in 1943 and
upon his honorable discharge, Ken was employed as an apprentice plumber as a member
of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #178 and made plumbing his lifelong career. After
retiring in 1975, Ken had time to pursue his many interests and love of the outdoors. He
was an avid reader and loved to learn about new topics. In addition to fishing and
hunting, his many interests included gardening, woodworking, animal husbandry, beer
and wine making, leather work, baking and cooking and general tinkering. He was great
at figuring out how to make something useful out of scrap materials and when he came
up with a new project, he always made one for everybody. A visit to Ma and Pa's always
meant you would get something to eat and be asked to stay a little longer. Ken had a
strong work ethic and was a generous and loyal friend and a loving husband, father and
grandfather. An informal graveside memorial service with military honors will be held at
White Chapel Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m., the Reverend Gary
Swearengin officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be

made to the Smiletrain (www.smiletrain.org) or the charity of your choice. Online
personal condolences may at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Holcomb, Amy Pearl (Wells) 1879 - 25 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: no legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy Pearl Holcomb, 89, of Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Billings Methodist Church. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Holcomb died Thursday afternoon in the Mary Cox Rest
Hold in Republic. She was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. Surviving are
two sisters,, Mrs. Gennie Kenyon, Beloit, Wis. and Mrs. Laura Thorson, Clinton, Wis.
and a brother, Ray Wells, of Tomahawk, Wis.
Holcomb, Benjamin Arthur 19 Sep 1871 - 22 Jul 1955 CCR 4 Aug 1955 p8
Benjamin Arthur Holcomb was born on Sept. 19, 1871 at Billings, Mo. the son of
John and Mary Jane Smart Holcomb. He was a member of the Billings Baptist Church
and of Corinthian Lodge No. 145, A. F. & A. M. at Cherokee, Okla. He entering into rest
on July 22 at his home in Billings at the age of 83 years, 10 months and three days.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Amy Pearl Holcomb of the home, one daughter, Mrs.
Thomas McLaughlin of Enid, Okla.; one granddaughter; one brother, William Holcomb
of Cherokee, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Anna Gray and Mrs. Minnie Brunner, both of
Cherokee, Mrs. Ruth Arnold of Enid and Mrs. Laura Gibson of Biltmore, N. C.; several
nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Mr. Holcomb’s father contributed the
land which is now Smart Cemetery and where his body will be laid in rest. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon July 24, in the Billings Baptist Church with Rev.
Lowell McFail officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Billings.
Holcomb, Daniel W. 1895 - 31 Jan 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
Funeral services for Daniel W. Holcomb, 63, who died Jan. 31 at Veterans
Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark. after a prolonged illness, were held Wednesday, Feb. 4 at
1:00 p.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Marvin Schwegler
officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery under direction of Funeral Home of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of
Yoachum Memorial Presbyterian Church at Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Naomi Holcom and a daughter, Judyth of the home on Route 1, Ozark; one brother, E. J.
Holcomb of Sunnyvale, Calif. and one sister, Mrs. Delta Stewart of Floris, Iowa.
Holcomb, Glapha Ann 15 Feb 1865 - 7 Jun 1951 CCR 14 Jun 1951
Miss Glapha Ann Holcomb, a longtime resident of Billings, died at her home last
Thursday, June 7, after a short illness. She was 86. Survivors include a nephew, John
Holcomb, and a great-niece, Mrs. Henry Verfurth, both of Billings; and a great-nephew,
Vernon Dippell, of Koshkonong. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the
Billings Methodist church, of which she was a member, conducted by the pastor, the Rev.
Harold E. Hunter, and the Rev. J.W. Hubbard. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home.

Holcomb, John Wesley 22 Jun 1871 - 15 Oct 1957 CCR 31 Oct 1957 p4
[Note: Son of James A. & ? (?) Holcomb]
Funeral services for John Wesley Holcomb, 86 who died October 15, at Rolla,
were conducted October 17 in the Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. D. S. Frazier
and the Rev. Harold Basset officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Mr. Holcomb was born June 22, 1871 at
Marshfield, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Holcomb. He moved to Billings at the age
of 16 years where he resided until 1951. He taught school at Clever, Center, Anderson
and Tell. Surviving are nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Holcomb, Naomi Belle 1913 - 21 Sep 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: spelled Halcomb in OH obit]
Naomi Belle Holcomb, 59, of Sulphur Springs, Ark. formerly a resident of Route
1, Ozark, was fatally injured in an auto accident at Noel, Mo. on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Judy Flora; a son, Denny Holcomb and other
relatives. She was a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church and had served that
denomination in the mission field the past four years. Interment was in a cemetery near
Sulphur Springs.
Holdeman, Harold E. 11 Aug 1912 - 10 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: married Bertie Mae 7 Nov 1917 - 4 Dec 1998 ]
Harold E. Holdeman, 76, of Springfield, died at 5 a.m. July 10 at Springfield
Community Hospital. Services for Mr. Holdeman will be at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, July
13, at the Greenlawn Funeral Home South. The Rev. Hubert Swearengin will officiate.
Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. Mr. Holdeman was a longtime
resident of Rogersville and Springfield. He was a retired Frisco Railroad structural
draftsman, and had worked for Frisco from 1942 until 1972, when he retired. He was a
member of the Mentor Baptist Church. Surviving are Mr. Holdeman's wife, Bertie Mae; a
son, Harold D., and his wife, Charlotte, of Wenatchee, Washington; a daughter, Norma
Jean Dickerson, and her husband, James, of Fair Play; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Holden, Florene (Morris) 5 Nov 1925 – 20 Mar 1997 CCH-N 26 Mar 1997
Florene Holden, 72, Ozark, died Thursday, March 20, 1997, in her home. She was
born February 5, 1925, in Polk County and was the daughter of Barum and Ora
(Mayfield) Morris. On December 17, 1949, she married Walter G. Holden. Mrs. Holden
retired after twenty seven years as a cafeteria worker for Hillcrest High School. She was
preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Denzil, Heber, and Dale Morris.
Survivors include: her husband, Walter; a son, Rodney Holden and his wife, Bonita,
Ozark; two grandchildren, Matthew Douglas Holden, and Myka Morgan, both of Ozark;
four brothers and sisters, Bernard Morris, Brookline, Geraldine Jefferies, Fair Grove, and
Betty Kroutil, and Leo Morris, both of Springfield. Funeral services were Sunday, March
23, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Don Vernon and Tom Swift
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

Holder, Harry G.
11 Aug 1899 - 9 Aug 1987
Services for Harry G. Holder, 87, Clever, were Tuesday in Meadors Chapel with
Rev. Loyd Wilson and Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery,
Mr. Holder, a retired farmer, died Sunday morning in his home of an apparent heart
attack. He was a World War I. Navy veteran, member of the Modern Woodman and a
member of the Baptist faith. He is survived by a daughter and her husband, Billie Jean
and Darrell Jones, Clever; one sister, Jessie Pearce, Norfolk, VA ; one grandson and his
wife, Jimmie and Jeanne Jones, Ozark; one great-grandson, Greg Jones, Springfield; and
two great-granddaughters, Armanda and Arana Jones, Ozark and several nieces and
nephews. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Holder, Mabel I. (Putney) 7 Aug 1913 - 25 Jan 1975 OH 30 Jan 1975 p1
[Note: married Henry Holder 1909 - 1975]
Accident Fatal To Nixa Women
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday for a rural Nixa woman who has
succumbed to internal injuries received in a one-car crash Thursday. Mable L. Holder,
81, Route 1, Nixa, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital here, becoming the
12th Ozarks traffic accident victim of the year. She was driving north on Hwy 65 at 7:40
a.m. when her auto skidded out of control on a frost-covered bridge. The vehicle struck a
guard railing and then overturned down an embankment. Mr. Holder was thrown from
the car. Services were held at Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, Springfield, west of Nixa, under direction
of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Holder is survived by a son, John H. of the home; three sisters,
Mrs. Lorane Woolery, Springfield, Mrs. Dorothy Hughes, Willard and Mrs, Cary Cassa,
Chatham, N., J.; and two brothers, Robert Putney, Huntsville, Ala. and James Putney,
Lawton, Okla.
Holder, Manerva Jane (McBride) 4 Sep 1859 - 11 Jul 1960
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva Jane Holder, 100, who died July 11, at the
home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Lora Short, near Galena, were held Thursday, July 14, at
2 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Baker and Rev. John Philliber
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. A resident of the Boaz community most of her life, she was a member of Clever
Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sons and three
daughters. Survivors include 139 direct descendants, including two sons, Thomas
Jefferson Holder of Galena and Harry Holder of Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Pearce
of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Villa Maples of Ozark; 17 grandchildren, 47 greatgrandchildren and 71 great great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 11, 1960 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Holder, Manerva Jane (McBride) 4 Sep 1859 - 11 Jul 1960
CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: spelling from tombstone; Daughter of Hugh Lafayette & Frances T. (Ellis)
McBride; married William H. Holder]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva Jane Holder, 100, who died July 11 at the
home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Lora Short, near Galena, were held Thursday, July 14 at 2

p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Baker and Rev. John Philliber
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. A resident of the Boaz community most of her life, she was a member of the
Clever Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sons and three
daughters. Survivors include 139 direct descendants, including two sons, Thomas
Jefferson Holder of Galena and Harry Holder of Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Pearce
of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Villa Maples of Ozark; 17 grandchildren; 47 great
grandchildren and 71 great, great grandchildren.
Holder, Thomas Jefferson 29 Mar 1886 - Jun 1977 OH 30 Jun 1977 p10
OZARK - Services for Thomas Jefferson Holder, 91, Ozark were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Galena Community Church with the Rev. Albert Stromlund
officiating. Burial was in the Galena Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff
of Galena. Mr. Holder died at 8 a.m. Sunday in his home following a long illness,
according to the funeral home spokesman. He was a retired farmer and is survived by a
son, Lloyd J. of Crane; six daughters. Mrs. Effie Pearce, Falcon, Mrs. Lora Short, Galena,
Mrs. Clora Plank, Ozark, Mrs. Nellie Gerber, Roy, Utah, Mrs. Bertha Sheehan,
Hawthorne, Calif. and Mrs. Bessie Gimlen, Crane; a brother, Harry of Clever; a sister,
Mrs. Jessie Pearce, Norfolk, Ca.; 26 grandchildren, 71 great grandchildren and 21 great
great grandchildren.
Holder, William Henry 1909 - 25 Nov 1965
CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of James Martin & Margaret R. (Willoughby) Holder; married Mable 7 Aug
1913 - Jan 1975]
Henry Holder, 56, died about 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 25 at his farm home five
miles west of Nixa of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Holder worked Thursday but planned
to join his wife and son to eat with relatives in Springfield at 6 p.m. When he failed to
arrive , they went to their home about 7 p.m. and found him dead. A farmer and
carpenter, he was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of the Clever
Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mable; a son, John of the home and a sister,
Mrs. Rosa Seaton, Mt. Vernon. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever
Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Holderby, James Jefferson 3 Oct 1873 - 7 Oct 1961
James Jefferson Holderby, 87, of Clever, died Saturday night at Aurora Hospital.
He is survived by two sons, Roy, Nampa, Ida., and Russ, Aurora; five daughters, Mrs.
Ethel Lotts, Lakeport, Calif., Mrs. Mary Larson, Springfield, Mrs. Elsie Sutherland,
Republic, and Mrs. Iva Boswell and Mrs. Gladys Harris, Aurora; and 16 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Clever Christian Church with burial in Wise
Hill Cemetery. Harris of Clever is in charge.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 8 October 1961 in the margin.
Holderfil, Linda K. (Deboard) 21 May 1952 - 4 Nov 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000

Linda K. Holderfil, age 48, of Aurora passed away on Saturday November 4,
2000 in her home following a long illness. She was born on May 21, 1952 in Springfield,
Mo. to William Claude Deboard and Geraldine Williams Deboard. She was a retired
C.N.A. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one son, Bobby
Dean Williams of Ozark; four brothers; Earl Deboard of Fresno, Ronny DeBoard of
Illinois, Bill DeBoard of Lubbock, TX. and Denny Lakins of Washington; five sisters:
Barbara Allen of Illinois, Marie Nichols of Sparta, Hulda Collins of Washington, Ellen
Emerson of Springfield and Deloris Ray of Aurora; one granddaughter, Fera Williams
and many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held on Tuesday in the Hood
Cemetery under the directions of Peterson Funeral Chapel.
Holdren, Ruby Grace (Stockstell) 10 Feb 1914 - 18 Jul 2003 SN-L 20 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Walter W. & Dollie (Young) Stockstell]
Ruby Grace Holdren departed this life on July 18, 2003 to rest eternally with her
Savior. Having been born in Bendavis, Missouri, on February 10, 1914, Ruby lived 89
years. She was the daughter of Walter W. Stockstell and Dollie (Young) Stockstell of
Bendavis (Texas County), Missouri. Ruby is survived by her only child, Clifford A.
Holdren and his wife, Carolyn Elaine Holdren, Nixa; a sister, Ida Ewing, Springfield; a
grandson, Bruce Holdren and wife Debbie, Van Buren, AR; a granddaughter, Christine
Holdren, Nixa; two great-granddaughters, Shannon and Chelsea Holdren, Van Buren;
nieces Linda Ewing, Springfield, and Janice Turner, Weir, KS; and a special niece, Peggy
Linder, and her children and their families, all of Freeman, MO. Also surviving are two
step-grandchildren, Stacey Trewatha Bach, Springfield, and Robert Trewatha Jr., Eden
Prairie, MN. Ruby Holdren was employed in the retail field, having worked for the Rosen
family in their Busy Bee stores for 50 years. In 1994, she retired at the age of 80, having
managed Busy Bee stores in both Carthage and Springfield. As a faithful member of
South Haven Baptist Church for over 25 years, Ruby enjoyed serving her "Super Sixties"
Sunday School class as president and taking part in the "Young at Heart" senior group.
Traveling was a delightful part of Ruby's life, having visited Europe, Canada, Hawaii and
most parts of the United States. Ruby will be remembered fondly by her many faithful
friends and good neighbors as a delightful, humorous lady who demonstrated selfreliance and a special strength in dealing with whatever life events occurred. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, July 21, 2003 at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn South with burial
following at Greenlawn North Cemetery. Visitation is today from 2 to 4 p.m. in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the "Super Sixties Sunday School
Class" at South Haven Baptist Church, 2353 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807, in lieu
of flowers, if desired.
Holland, Allen 1912 - 21 Jun 1962 CCR 28 Jun 1962 p1
Funeral services for Allen Holland, 50, of Spokane, who died Thursday morning,
June 21, in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lengthy illness, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Eisenhour Church, with the Revs. Raymond Lassiter and Gerald Green
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Survivors include his wife, Jewell; three sons, Max Holland of Hayward, Calif., Larry
Holland, U. S. Navy, and Michael Holland of the home; two daughters, Gretta of Exeter,
Calif., and Pamela of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holland of Hollister.;

three brothers, Leland Holland of Hollister, Robert Holland of Newton, Kan. and Jack
Holland of Potwin, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Myers of Newton; and five grandchildren.
Holland, Angela 1969 - Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
A Fair Grove woman was killed and a Highlandville woman was seriously injured
in a one-car wreck on Highway CC early Monday morning. Angela Holland, 21, was
killed after the eastbound 1979 Jeep she was driving failed to make a curve on Highway
CC at Fremont Hills The car went partially off the south side of the road, Holland overcorrected and the Jeep skidded sideways off the north side of the highway and overturned
several times, throwing her and a passenger out of the vehicle, the Missouri Highway
Patrol said. Holland was taken to Main Funeral Home. A passenger, 21 year-old Karyn
Rea, was taken to Cox Medical Center South Springfield, where she was listed in serious
condition in the neural intensive care unit. Rea was not wearing her seatbelt. according to
the highway patrol, Six people were killed in Southwest Missouri during the official
Thanksgiving holiday period, which began at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, and ended at
midnight Sunday. Holland's death was not among the official count since the wreck
happened after midnight. Scott Blansit, 28, Galena, was still in serious condition in Cox
Medical Center South's neural intensive care unit Tuesday after he was seriously injured
Wednesday night, Nov. 21, in a two-car wreck on U.S. Highway 160, two-and-a-half
miles south of Spokane. Injured in the same wreck was Roy Smith, 49, Ozark, who was
taken to St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. An update on his condition was
not available. According to the highway patrol, Blansit, driving a southbound 1980
Oldsmobile, completely crossed over the center line, striking nearly head-on a
northbound 1986 Chevrolet pickup driven by Smith. Neither Blansit nor Smith had their
seatbelt on, the highway patrol said.
Holland, Kathy Ann (Witt) 21 Nov 1955 – 4 Aug 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of Harold Wayne & Mattie Luc (Stutesmun) Witt; married 2 Feb 1974
Jesse Michael Holland]
Kathy Ann Holland, age 44, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, August 4,
2000 in her home, following a courageous eleven month battle with lung cancer. She was
born November 21, 1955 in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Harold Wayne and
Mattie Luc Stutesmun Witt. On February 2, 1974 she and Jesse Michael Holland were
married. She was a member of Highlandville First Baptist church. Kathy's first priority
had always been her family. Those she leaves missing her greatly include: her husband,
Mike; two children. Tina Vincent and her husband Ryan, Nixa, and Josh Holland, of the
home; her parents, Wayne and Mattie Witt, Crane; brothers and sisters, Virginia Pryer,
Nixa, Mike Witt, Niangua, Don Witt, Walnut Shade, and Cindy Bilyeu, Spokane; other
relatives and many friends throughout the community. A brother, David Witt, preceded
her in death. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 7, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Holland, Norah Ann 2 Jan 1893 - 12 Sep 1950 CCR 14 Sep 1950
[Note: Daughter of William G. & Lillie Leota "Ottie" (Bruton) Holland]

Miss Norah Ann Holland, 57, clerk in the Ozark post office, died suddenly
Monday evening at 6:15 in the garden behind the Bill Taylor home, next door to her
home, where she had been picking beans. Miss Holland had had high blood pressure for
some time, but there was no indication of a serious condition. She had visited her cousin,
Mrs. Anna Glenn after leaving the post office and before going home. After she got
home, she and Oliver Wilson picked a few beans in the garden behind the Wilson home,
then Mrs. Wilson offered to pick some for her from the garden back of the Taylor home.
She said, “I’ll help you. I just love to pick beans.” A few minutes later he heard a moan
and turned to find Miss Holland collapsed on the ground. He called his sister, Miss Ethel
Wilson and she called Dr. R.R. Farthing, who lives across the street. The physician
pronounced her dead. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the Chaffin
Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurat officiating, followed by burial in
Farmers Cemetery near Sparta. Miss Holland was born January 2, 1893, at Sparta, the
daughter of W.G. and Ottie Bruton Holland. With her parents and brother she moved to
Ozark about 1906 or 1907. She graduated from Ozark High School in the class of 1911.
She has been a clerk in the post office for several years. She lived alone. Surviving
relatives are Mrs. Pearl Bruton, an aunt living in Springfield, and three cousins, Mrs.
Anna Glenn of Ozark, Charles E. Cox of Tucson, Arizona, and William Bruton of
Springfield.
Holland, O. Esther (Johnson) 1 May 1908 - 15 Jul 1990 NN-E 19 Jul 1990
[Note: Daughter of James Albert & Stella Mae (?) Johnson; married 4 Sep 1937 Marble
Holland 5 Sep 1913 - Jul 1985]
O. Esther Johnson Holland, 82, Ozark, formerly of Galena, died Sunday, July 15,
1990, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She moved to Kansas as a young girl and while
working in the newspaper business in Wichita, Kan., married Marble Holland in Augusta,
Kan., on Sept. 4., 1937. They were married 48 years at the time of Marble Holland's
death on July 21, 1985. Holland became a member of the Broadway Christian Church in
Wichita on Dec. 27, 1953. She and her husband resided in the Wichita area until Marble
Holland's retirement with The Wichita Eagle-Beacon newspaper and moved to Galena,
where they purchased their retirement home and resided in the Galena area for 10 years.
Esther Holland loved their home in Galena and thoroughly enjoyed many hobbies. Along
with her love of gardening and caring for her many house plants, she also did handwork
and her joy of reading accounted for many hours of her life. Esther and Marble Holland
together enjoyed searching for past family history. She was proud of her Missouri
heritage. They also enjoyed fishing together in the river near their Galena home. Some of
her fondness and most repeated memories involved her own childhood experiences in and
around Christian County and the Sparta area. Together, they chose their final resting
place at Fairview Cemetery. They both loved the Ozark hills. Due to ill health following
her husband's death, it became necessary for her to move to the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center where she was residing at the time of her death. Her only son, Phillip Norman
Holland, preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1989. Services were held Wednesday in
Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church, Ozark. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, south
of Sparta. Visitation was Tuesday evening in the funeral home.
Holland, Shari Ann (Rhodes) 10 Sep 1970 - 16 Feb 1992 NN-E 20 Feb 1992

Services for Shari Ann Rhodes -Holland, 21, Highlandville, were held Tuesday in
Galena High School gymnasium. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark, under the
direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena. Rhodes-Holland, a customer
service representative, died at 3 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 16, 1992 near Pierce City of injuries
sustained in an automobile accident.
Hollenbeck, Jennifer Marie 13 Apr 1988 - 25 Apr 1988 OH 5 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of James & Myra (Barnes) Hollenbeck]
Jennifer Marie Hollenbeck, 12-day old infant daughter of James and Myra
Hollenbeck, Nixa, died at 5:10 pm, April 25 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, of
an illness she had had since birth. Graveside services for Jennifer were held April 27 in
the Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Burial was under the direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home South. Jennifer’s survivors include her parents, James and Myra
Hollenbeck; paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hollenbeck, Humansville;
maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Norman Barnes, Fair Grove; paternal greatgrandfather Clarence Dust, Humansville; maternal great-grandmother, Leona Barnes,
Springfield; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pierce.
Holley, Billy G., Sr. 1 Jul 1932 - 26 Aug 1997 CCH-N 30 Aug 1997
Billy G. Holley, Sr. died August 26, 1997. Mr. Holley was born July 1, 1932 in
Springfield to Steve "Pete" and Darthey Holley, who preceded him in death, along with a
wonderful stepmother, Velma; and a sister, Gladys Westervelt. He is survived by his
loving wife, Goldie, and his "sweetie" Bettinous; a son, Billy G. Holley, Jr., St. Louis; a
daughter and son-in-law, Terresa and Randy Clark, Seymour; seven grandchildren, Jared
Clark, Justin Wolford, Erin Wolford, Justin Clark, Drew Wolford, Amber Clark and
Kendall Wolford, all of Seymour; one brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Shirley
Holley, Oklahoma City Okla.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Cleo Brown, Mary
and Bert Workman, Shirley Morton and Bob Westervelt, all of Springfield, and Esther
and Jack Nunn, Bois D'Arc; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and many wonderful
friends. Mr. Holley served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers in Europe
during the Korean War as a Master Mess Sergeant. He was an entrepreneur, salesman,
trader and, in general, a "people person" throughout the course of his life. "There was
never a stranger, only a friend he hadn't met yet." Among his businesses were B&G
Grocery and Bill's Burger Bar, Rogersville; Holley House Donut and Delicatessen,
Ozark. His occupations included Berbiglia Liquor Stores, Kansas City, Tyndall Mills,
Mr. Roberts Liquor Stores, General Grocers, Canteen and A-1 Self Storage, Springfield.
In addition, Mr. Holley was active in the Democratic Party, FFA, Rotary Club, Lions
Club, various police organizations and served on the city council in Ozark. Chapel
services were at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 1997 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with
the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Hollinger, Kenneth D. 24 Mar 1928 - 29 Dec 2003 SN-L 31 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Gerald & Gertrude Hollinger; married Willa Norlyne "Dory" Downey 18
Dec 1927 - 1 Aug 2006 ]

Kenneth D. Hollinger, 75, Nixa, Mo., died Dec. 29, 2003, in Cox South Hospital.
The son of Gerald and Gertrude Hollinger, he was born March 24, 1928, in Lineville,
Iowa. Ken was a retired employee of the FAA, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is
survived by his wife, Willa Norlyne "Dory" Hollinger; one son, Jim Hollinger,
Springfield; six daughters, Barbara Coughennower of St. Joseph, Janice Roland of
Clarinda, Iowa, Kristi and Dan Porter, Terri and Rick Sinn, Kathi and Dick Labertew, all
of Indianola, Iowa, and Jackie Mueller, Nixa; one stepson, Rick Elgin, Pensacola, Fla.; 19
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hollinger will be cremated in Greenlawn
Crematory under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, and burial will be at a
later date in Lineville, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen.
Hollinger, Willa Norlyne “Dory” (Downey) 18 Dec 1927 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 4 Aug
2006
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Elsie Downey; married Kenneth D. Hollinger 24 Mar 1928
- 29 Dec 2003]
Willa Norlyne "Dory" Hollinger, 78, Nixa, passed away August 1, 2006, in her
home. She was born December 18, 1927, in Indianola, Iowa, to Walter and Elsie
Downey. Dory was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth D. Hollinger; her
daughter, Connie Ann Hoover; her parents; and two brothers, Richard and Bob Downey.
She is survived by her children: Rick Elgin, Pennsacola, Fla.; Barb Coughennower, Des
Moines, Iowa; Janice (Gary) Roland, New Market, Iowa; Kathi (Dick) Labertew, Kristi
(Dan) Porter, and Terri (Rick) Sinn, all of Indianola, Iowa; Jim Hollinger, Springfield;
and Jackie Mueller, Nixa. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Dale (Rita) Downey, Springfield, and Don (Betty) Downey,
Mesa, Ariz.; and one sister, Kay Sargent, Hampton, Iowa. Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, August 5, with funeral services following at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South. Dory will be laid to rest beside her husband Kenneth in Lineville, Iowa. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Missouri Humane
Society or The Kitchen.
Hollingshead, John Age 82
Funeral services will be held at 1 o’clock this afternoon in the Nixa Christian
Church for John Hollingshead, 82, who died Saturday night at his home, two miles west
of Nixa, after an 18-month illness. Mr. Hollingshead moved to the Nixa vicinity 38 years
ago from Mishawaka, Ind. He was a member of the Masonic Lodges at Ozark and
Springfield. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Katie Hollingshead; four sons, Herman of
Mishawaka, George of Chicago, and Miles and Carl of Felt, Idaho; three daughters, Mrs.
Carl Oberlander, Springfield, Mrs. B. E. Keltner, Nixa, and Mrs. N. C. Keltner,
Sacramento, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. The Rev. B. F. West will
officiate at the funeral. Burial will be at Mishawaka. The Wilburn Maples Funeral
Home of Clever is in charge.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Hollingshead, Karl Nov 1889 - 30 Jan 1964 CCR 6 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John & Catherine Hollingshead]
Karl Hollingshead, 75, of Felt, Idaho, died Thursday, Jan, 30 at Idaho Falls,
Idaho. He was born at Ash Grove and lived most of his life at Nixa before moving to

Idaho in 1910. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Anna Oberlander, 1347 Summit,
Springfield, Mrs. Clarence Keltner, Route 1, Nixa, and Mrs, Maude Keltner, Sacramento,
Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev.
Howard W. Bradford officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in Springfield.
Hollingshead, Miles F.
1876 - 3 Apr 1962
CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
Miles F. Hollingshead, 85, of Nixa died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. He had lived at Nixa since 1959. Survivors include a brother, Karl
of Felt, Idaho; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Oberlander of Springfield, Mrs. Grave Keltner of
Nixa and Mrs. Maude Keltner of Sacramento, Calif. Arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Nixa.
Hollingsworth, Versie Lee (Frost) Stoker 9 May 1895 – 13 Nov 1994 CCH-N 16 Nov
1994
Versie Lee Hollingsworth, 99, Nixa Residential Care Center, died Sunday, Nov.
13, 1994, in St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born May 9, 1895, in Hammond,
the daughter of Joe and Sally Frost. She lived in Ozark County for many years before
moving to Springfield in the 1940s. She was employed by Burge Hospital as
housekeeper, and later by St. John’s Hospital, working in the kitchen. She was a member
of True Hope Baptist Church, Lutie. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Arnold
and Florence Stoker, Nixa, and Junior and Barbara Stoker, Pleasant Hope; a daughter and
her husband, Freda and Calvin Waldo Green, Nixa; eight grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Chapel services
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jimmy Friend
officiating. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Lutie Cemetery.
Hollis, John David 1946 - 11 May 2006 SN-L 13 May 2006
[Note: Son of Lawrence & Willma E. (Price) Hollis; married Ann]
John David Hollis, 59, Ozark, died Thursday, May 11, 2006. He graduated from
Glendale High School, and attended Drury University and SMSU. Mr. Hollis was a Staff
Sargeant with the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972. In 1997, he retired from Hank's
Western Auto in Ozark. Woodworking was one of his hobbies. He enjoyed attending
regional craft shows, where he sold some of his items. He was preceded in death by his
father, Lawrence, in 1972, and by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survivors
include his wife, Ann, of the home; mother, Wilma E. (Price) Hollis; his sons,
Christopher and Carson and his wife Melissa, all of Springfield; stepson Brian Robinson
and his wife Stephanie, Willard; grandchildren Darby Clouse, Licking, Ashley Hollis,
Springfield, and Hannah Robinson, Willard; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He
also leaves a host of other relatives, former business acquaintances, and close friends.
Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North.
Hollis, Wilma G. (Scott) 26 May 1898 - 21 Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8
OZARK - Funeral services were Monday for Mrs. Wilma G. Hollis, 78, Ozark,
who died at 4 a.m. Saturday at Cox Medical Center, in Springfield after a long illness.
Mrs. Hollis retired after 20 years as a cook at Riverside Inn near here, was a member of

First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include two brothers, Millard Scott, Ozark and
Calvin Scott, Bakersfield, Calif. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel here
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Holloman, Smith 27 Jul 1918 - 8 Oct 2004SN-L 11 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Linn & Adeline Holloman]
Smith Holloman was born July 27, 1918, in Glover, Mo., to Adeline and Linn
Holloman, and died October 8, 2004, at 8:15 p.m. at Cox South hospital after a two week
illness. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth and Myron
Holloman. He is survived by his nephew, John Linn Holloman of New York City; his
sister-in-law, Elizabeth Holloman of Ironton, Mo.; and his longtime friend, William T.
White of Springfield, Mo. He was the godfather of Beth Titterington of Kansas City,
Mo., and friend of her father, Lee Hurlburt of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Holloman spent
several years at the Mt. Vernon Tubercular Clinic as a young man. It was there he first
met Dr. Elmer Glenn who brought him to Springfield to head the lab for his clinic. He
stayed at the clinic for 43 years and retired in 1985. Smith had a keen interest in the arts,
but particularly loved classical music and was an ardent and critical fan. He loved the
Springfield Symphony and became interested in the music department at SMSU where he
attended many recitals and concerts. He was a member of the SMSU Music Advisory
Board. He was a knowledgeable collector of art, antique prints, and especially, oriental
ceramics. He had a tremendous knowledge of and a collection of antique oriental rugs.
Much of his collection will be donated to the Springfield Art Museum. Services will be
held at St. John's Episcopal Church, where he was a long-time member, on Tuesday,
October 12, at 2 p.m. Burial will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Mr. Holloman has requested in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the William T. White Scholarship Fund for Strings at SMSU.
Holm, Ernest D. 7 Aug 1910 - 14 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
Ernest D. Holm, 77, of rural Nixa, died at 5:48 a.m. April 14 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services, including full military honors,
for Mr. Holm were held Friday at Springfield National Cemetery. Burial was under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mr. Holm was a retired military officer.
Holman, Christine Anne 15 Mar 1969 – 13 Dec 1994 CCH-N 21 Dec 1994
Christine Anne Holman, 25, Nixa, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994, in Life
Enhancement Village of the Ozarks, Nixa, where she resided for the past year and a half.
She was born March 15, 1969, in Goleta, Calif., the daughter of Dwain and Linda
Holman. She worked for the Christian County Work Shop. Survivors include her parents,
Dwain and Linda Holman, Eureka Springs, Ark.; five brothers; and one sister. Cremation
was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. A memorial service was held Friday,
Dec. 16, at Calvary Bible Church, Nixa.
Holmes, Benjamin Franklin 2 Jan 1891 - 25 Oct 1959 CCR 29 Oct 1959 p8
[Note: son of John H. & Mary Francis (Harp) Holmes]
Benjamin Franklin Holmes, 67, a retired furniture dealer, died at 8:30 a.m.
Monday at his home, 925 South New, Springfield, after a heart attack. Mr. Holmes had

been in ill health recently, but had been working at the furniture shop of his son on
Trafficway. He was born in Christian County near Highlandville and had been a resident
of Springfield about 40 years. He was a member of the Grace Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Audie Holmes, two sons, Maurice of 1914 Ferguson and
Gerald B. of Ontario, Calif.; three brothers, William of Highlandville and Thomas and
Leslie of Stockton, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Willard Cave of 2230 Catalina, Mrs. Clyde
Bilyeu of Route 1 and Mrs. Erma Skaggs of Ozark, three grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Services were conducted in Springfield Wednesday afternoon with burial at
Highlandville.
Holmes, Della (Glossip) Jackson 6 Oct 1925 - 8 May 2001 CCH-N 30 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of Jody & Mildred (Burchett) Glossip; married 1946 J. L. “Bill” Jackson
11 May 1907 - 14 May 1973; married 1983 Harold Dean Holmes 28 Jul 1920 - 20 Feb
1993]
Della Holmes, 75; Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2001, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Stone County, the daughter of
Jody and Mildred Glossip. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Tory.
In 1947 she and Bill Jackson were married. He preceded her in death in 1973. She
married Harold Holmes in 1983. He passed away in 1993. She was also preceded in death
by sisters and brothers, Jewell Bryant, Lucille Hensley, Jessie Curbow, Jim Glossip,
Eugene Glossip, and her parents. Survivors include six children and their spouses, Roger
and Linda Sue Jackson, Jenkins, Linda and John Wilson, Highlandville, Dwallin and
Johnny Maples, Highlandville, David and Cindy Jackson, Dunnegan. Emmitt and Patsy
Jackson. Chadwick, and Rickie and Lorie Jackson. Spokane; two stepsons and their
spouses, Kenny and Sandy Holmes, Fullerton, Calif., and Dean and Cass Holmes, Crystal
Fall, Mich.: fifteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren
and a brother, Herman Glossip, Brookline. Funeral service; were Saturday, May 12, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. with Rev. Rick Washam and Rev. Clifford Day officiating.
Burial followed in Ponce De Leon Cemetery. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home.
Holmes, Emily R. (Bostic) 12 Feb 1904 - 29 Dec 1974 OH 9 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Clem & Cynthia (Brookshire) Bostic; married Daniel C.
Holmes 27 Nov 1894 - 30 Nov 1955]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Emily R. Holmes, 70, a lifelong resident of
the Chestnut Ridge area, were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Chapel here with the Revs.
Paul Swadley and Raymond Loyd officiating. Burial was be in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs.
Holes died Sunday morning at Cox Medical Center in Springfield after suffering an
apparent heart attack.
Holmes, Harold Dean 28 Jul 1920 - 20 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Tom & Ruth (Ellingsworth) Holmes; married Jewel Dean Bishop 27 Jun
1925 - 4 Dec 1982; married Della Mae]
Harold Dean Holmes, 72, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1993 at his home. He
was born July 28, 1920 in Highlandville, the son of Tom and Ruth Ellingsworth Holmes.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He lived for several years
in California and Michigan, retiring from Martin Marietta in Michigan. He was a member

of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Highlandville. He was preceded in death by his
parents and his first wife, Jewell. Survivors include his wife, Della Mae Holmes; two
sons, Kenny Holmes, and his wife, Sandy, Fullerton, Calif., and Dean Holmes, and his
wife, Cass, Crystal Falls, Mich.; two sisters, Loretta Clark, California, and Gertrude
McGinnis, Ozark; stepchildren, Roger Jackson, and his wife, Linda, Marionville, Linda
Wilson, and her husband, John, Highlandville, Dwallin Maples, and her husband, Johnny,
Highlandville, Emmett Jackson and his wife, Patsy, Chadwick, Rickie Jackson,
Highlandville, and David Jackson and his wife, Cindy, Highlandville; five grandchildren,
14 step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services will
be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Clifford Day officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Holmes, Mattie E. (Bilyeu) 4 Jul 1893 - 19 Jun 1948 CCR 24 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of James Wiett & Jennie (Sumpter) Bilyeu: married 1 Jul 1912 CCM
Benjamin F. Holmes 2 Jan 1891 - 25 Oct 1959]
Mrs. Ben F. Holmes, 55, died at a Springfield hospital Saturday night at 11
o’clock. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Gerald B. and Maurice L. Holmes; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Bilyeu, Ozark, a sister, Mrs. Clyde Wheeler, Ontario, Cal.;
four brothers, Clell, Everett and Neal Bilyeu of California and Lon Bilyeu of Ozark, and
a granddaughter. Funeral services were held at Chaffin chapel in Ozark at 2 p.m.
Wednesday with the Rev. V.C. Clark of Springfield officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville cemetery. Rebeckah Lodge No. 143 will conduct graveside services.
Holmes, Oma Pearl 17 Mar 1906 - 19 Dec 2004 SN-L 21 Dec 2004
Oma Pearl Holmes, 98, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 3 a.m. Sunday,
December 19, 2004, in Springfield. Oma Pearl Holmes was born in Elmore City,
Oklahoma, on March 17, 1906. She was joined in marriage to her beloved husband,
Thomas (Claude) Holmes, 82 years ago on December 11 of this year. Together, they
raised 13 children. After 43 years of marriage, Claude went home to be with the Lord on
March 13, 1966. Oma's greatest joy in life over the past 25 years has been the annual
family reunion, where she would be surrounded by her 13 children, 44 grandchildren, and
more than 100 great and great great-grandchildren. Oma had a lifelong love of children
and was known by all simply as (Grandma). Oma loved the Lord and has stored up great
treasure in heaven as well as a small army of loved ones here on earth who love her
dearly and will miss her greatly. The great Author of our destinies, The glorious Captain
of our fate. He who knows our tomorrows, Before today is yet to break. In the mysteries
of His boundless wisdom. In the wonder of His perfect grace. He oft times issues us our
names, to guide and to mark our place. In the ancient Chaldean, the name Oma means
mother. In the house of Holmes, Oma Pearl means precious mother. You are a mother of
thirteen, a grandmother of many score. O Pearl of great value. How could we love you
more. Farewell Grandma, we won't say goodbye, only that we will see you later. In
addition to her husband, Oma was preceded in death by a son, James Claude Holmes; two
grandsons, Cody and Wesley Holmes; and great-grandson, Kerry Holmes. Oma is
survived by her children and their spouses, L.V. and Margaret Holmes of Strafford, Mo.,
Tommy and Stella Holmes of El Paso, Texas, Mac and Sarah Holmes of Casa Grande,
Ariz., Acey and Pat Holmes of Marshfield, Mo., Dexter Holmes of Casa Grande, Ariz.,

Steven and Tish Holmes of Springfield, Mo., David and Carolyn Holmes of Fordland,
Mo., Jim and Darlene Holmes of Springfield, Mo., Polly Hudson of Tontitown, Ark.,
Wilma and J.K. Wallace of Paoli, Okla., Jane and Si Allen of Springfield, Mo., and
Carolyn and Bob waddle of Norman, Okla.; a sister, Oleta Kline of Nashville, Tenn.; and
over 150 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral
services will be Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 1 p.m. in GormanScharpf Brentwood
Chapel with the Rev. Brian Letsinger officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta City
Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Holmes, Robert Allen, III 7 Apr 1976 - 2 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of Robert Allen & Mary (Ostrowski) Holmes, Jr.]
Robert Allen Holmes III, 14, Ozark, died at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 1991, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born April 7, 1976, in St. Joseph. He was
a freshman at Ozark High School and enjoyed art, fishing and bodybuilding. Survivors
include his parents, Mary and Robert Allen Holmes Jr.; grandmothers, Sophia Ostrowski,
St. Joseph, and Lillian Holmes, Rosendale; and two sisters, Belinda Susan Holmes,
Springfield, and Sandra Christine Holmes, of the home. Visitation and prayer service was
Thursday, April 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Thomas Reidy
officiating. Burial was Friday in Mount Olivet Cemetery, St. Joseph. A prayer service
was held Friday in Mount Olivet Chapel, with the Rev. William Caldwell officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to CARE Team, Ozark High School, P.O. Box 166,
Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Holmes, Roma (Kentling) 15 Dec 1906 - 14 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998
Roma Kentling Holmes, age 91, Highlandville, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 15, 1906, and was the daughter of William
Kentling and Laura Powers Kentling of Highlandville and granddaughter of Katherine
and Ferdinand Kentling who settled in Highlandville in 1868. She married William W.
Holmes in 1923 and lived in Springfield, for many years before moving back to
Highlandville. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and stepmother,
Ida, and a grandson, Richard K. Holmes. Survivors include: three children, Aaron K.
Holmes and his wife, Mary, Branson; Wendell Holmes and his wife, Breta,
Highlandville; and Barbara Redman, Rochester, New York. She is also survived by three
grandsons, a granddaughter, and three great-grandsons. At Mrs. Holmes request services
were private. A graveside service was Thursday, April 16, in Highlandville Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorials may
be given to your choice of organization.
Holmes, Ruth A. “Rue” (Ellingsworth) 4 Aug 1896 - 8 Aug 1971 CCR 12 Aug 1971
p8
[Note: Daughter of James Robert & Francis J. (Salkill) Ellingsworth; married Thomas
Reed Holmes 6 Apr 1892 - 25 Feb 1974]
Mrs. Ruth Holmes, 75, of Ozark, died at 6:45 p.m. Sunday after a long illness.
She died in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude McGinnis, also of Ozark. A member
of the Highlandville Baptist Church, Mrs. Holmes had resided in Ozark, Nixa and
Highlandville all her life with the exception of 12 years spent in California. Surviving are

her husband, Thomas R. Holmes; another daughter, Mrs. Loretta Clark, Napa, Calif.; a
son, Harold Holmes of Adrian, Mich.; and 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Also surviving are two brothers, Arlie Ellingsworth, Highlandville, and Howard
Ellingsworth, Westminster, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy O’Neal, Modesto,
Calif., Mrs. Lela Eisenmann, Ozark and Mrs. Estel Signer of Bakersfield, Mo. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Highlandville Baptist Church with the Revs.
Tommy Bilyeu and Gary Robenett officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris.
Holmes, Travis E. 24 Oct 1923 - 20 Jun 2001
Travis E. Holmes, 77, Spokane, Mo., passed away at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, June
20, 2001, in Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon. The son of Danniel and Emily
(Bostic) Holmes, he was born in the Spokane area on Nov. 24, 1923. He was united in
marriage on April 19, 1943, to Eula Marie Davis at Chestnut Ridge, and to this union two
children were born. Travis was a retired farmer and Army veteran of World War II. He
proudly served his country in the infantry in Italy, where he received several outstanding
service awards, as well as the Purple Heart award. A man who loved people and family,
Travis was also a woodsman who liked watching turkey and deer and enjoyed the
outdoors. While Travis was lovingly cared for in his home, the spiritual testimony of his
nurse lead him to openly profess his faith in Christ and surrender his life to the Lord. He
was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Allen Holmes; one baby sister; and
one grandson, Marvin Bilyeu. Travis is survived by his loving wife, Eula Marie, of the
home; one daughter, Rita Bilyeu and husband Argel, Ozark, Mo.; one son, Windell
Holmes, Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, the Rev. U. John Holmes and wife Bette,
Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many
loving friends. Graveside funeral services with full military honors will be at 11 a.m.
Monday, June 25, 2001, in Schupbaugh Cemetery, Spokane, with the Rev. U. John
Holmes officiating under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Holmes, William A. 21 Dec 1898 - 22 Jul 1971 CCR 29 Jul 1971 p1
William A. Holmes, 72, of Bruner, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center at
4:45 p.m. Thursday of an apparent heart attack. The former Springfield resident was a
retired meat cutter. He was a veteran of World War I and was employed at the Mooney
store in Waynesville. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. William Moll of Springfield; a
sister, Mrs. Fred Rathbun, Bruner and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30
a.m. Monday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Pexton officiating. Burial was in
National Cemetery under the direction of Klingner.
Holmes, Willie W. 9 Mar 1899 - 1 Jan 1972 CCR 6 Jan 1972 p4 & OH 6 Jan 1972 p6
[Note: Son of John H. & Mary Francis (Harp) Holmes; married Roma E. Kentling 15
Dec 1906 - 14 Apr 1998]
Funeral services for Willie W. Holmes, 72 of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Holmes died at 10 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital
after a 2-year illness. A native of Highlandville, Mr. Holmes lived for several years in
Springfield, moving back to Highlandville in 1951. He was a retired machinist with

Frisco Railway, and also owned a large beef farm in Highlandville. He was a member of
the Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Roma E.; two sons, Aaron K. Holmes,
Prairie Village, Kan. and Wendell Holmes, Highlandville; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Jean
Rebman, Rochester, N. Y.; two brothers, Thomas R., Ozark, Leslie G., Modesto, Calif;
three sisters, Mrs. Mae Cave, Springfield, Mrs. Glenn Bilyeu, Nixa, Mrs. Ermal Skaggs,
Ozark, and five grandchildren.
Holstein, Bobby Gene 20 Nov 1929 - 22 Jan 1998 CCH-N 28 Jan 1998
[Note: Son of David & Edith (Moore) Holstein; married 26 Jun 1982 Virginia Ann
Kendrick]
Bobby Gene Holstein 68, of Nixa, died at 1:05 a.m. Thursday, January 22, 1998
in Balanced Care, Nixa. Bobby was born November 20, 1929 the son of David Holstein
and Edith (Moore) Holstein Overton. He was married to Virginia Ann Kendrick, June 26,
1982 in Miami, Ok. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Korean conflict. He was a
retired forklift operator from Associated Grocers. He was preceded in death by his father.
Survivors include his wife, Ann, Nixa, two daughters, Lynn Bixler, Reeds Spring, Clara
Sue Isaacs, Abesville, two sons, Dewayne Holstein, Nixa, Dean Holstein, Springfield,
mother, Edith Overton, California, two brothers, Bill and David Holstein both of
Washington, four sisters, Donna Henrichson, Linda Ramsey, Verna Chatham, Joyce
Blevins, all of Texas, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. No funeral services
are planned. In accordance with Bobby's wishes, his body will be cremated under
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Holstein, David 13 Apr 1906 - 15 Jul 1972 CCR 20 Jul 1972 p1 & OH 20 Jul 1972 p8
[Note: Son of David & Ida Lucinda (Tennis) Holstein; married first 1924 Edith; married
27 Jan 1937 Nora Holley; married 24 May 1943 Hellen Virginia Atkisson]
David Holstein, 66, died at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at his home in Nixa after
a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Nixa and Highlandville communities.
Survivors include three sons, Billy Holstein of Santee, Calif., Bob Holstein of Ozark,
David Holstein of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Donna Albright, Victoria, Tex., Mrs.
Linda Garza, Mrs. Verna Chatam and Mrs. Joyce Blevins, all of Seadrift, Tex.; three
sisters, Mrs. Alma Penniman, Highlandville, Mrs. John Hammond, Wenatchee, Wash.
and Mrs. Ida Belle Moore of Highlandville, 14 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel in Nixa
with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery south
of Nixa.
Holstein, Holland 22 Oct 1920 - 17 Nov 1997 CCH-N 22 Nov 1997
[Note: Son of Harley & Hester (Baird) Holstein; married 16 Apr 1950 Betty Lou Davis]
Holland Holstein, age 77, of Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997, in his home,
and is resting in peace with Jesus. He was born Oct. 22, 1920 and was the son of Harley
and Hester (Baird) Holstein. He lived throughout his life in the Ozark area and on April
16, 1950 married Betty Lou Davis. He owned and operated Holstein Auto Salvage for
over forty years. Holland loved his work and the time he could spend with his family.
Survivors include: his wife, Betty; a son, Bill Holstein and his wife, Sherry, Mt. Vernon;
two daughters, Kaye Russell and her husband, Steve, and Saundra Looney, Nixa; thirteen

grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Lillian Davis, Ozark; nieces; nephews;
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov., 20 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Holstein, James W. “Jim” 13 Feb 1894 - 11 Apr 1962 CCR 19 Apr 1962 p1
[Note: Son of David & Ida Lucinda (Tennis) Holstein]
Funeral services for James W. Holstein, 68, Nixa, who died at 11:52 p.m.
Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel
in Nixa withe the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery. Mr.
Holstein, a lifelong resident of the Nixa and Highlandville communities, is survived by a
brother, David, Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Penniman, Highlandville, Mrs. Julia
Hammond, Wenatchee, Wash. and Mrs. Ida Bell Moore, Highlandville.
Holstein, Virginia Ann (Kindrick) 3 Jan 1947 - 18 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of Elmer Lincoln & Velma Leona (Ash) Kindrick; married Bobby Gene
Holstein 20 Nov 1929 - 22 Jan 1998]
Virginia Ann Holstein, 52, passed away June 18, 1999 at Balanced care, Nixa,
Missouri. She was born on January 3, 1947 at Aurora, Missouri the daughter of Elmer
Lincoln Kindrick and Velma Leona Ash Kindrick. Virginia was a longtime resident of
Nixa. She had been employed at Fasco Industries. Virginia was the widow of Bobby
Gene Holstein, who preceded her in death on January 22, 1998. Also, preceding her was
her father. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Highlandville. Survivors include
two sons, Dewayne of Nixa, Dean of Springfield, her mother Velma Kindrick of
Highlandville, two brothers, Bobby Kindrick of Texas, and Joe Kindrick of
Highlandville. Four sisters, Sharon Hampton of Lampe, Jane Kindrick of Highlandville,
Jean Sowers of Marshfield, and June Snyder of Ozark, and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Monday, June 21, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Nixa with burial at Glenn Cemetery, Nixa.
Holstein, William Harley 18 Sep 1872 - 15 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of David & Ida (Tennis) Holstein; married 24 Dec 1914 Clara Hester Baird 27
Dec 1894 - 6 Nov 1988]
William Harley Holstein was born Sept. 18, 1892, in Christian County and passed
away Nov. 15, 1948, at the age of 56 years, one month and 27 days. He was united in
marriage to Clara Hester Baird, Dec. 24, 1914. To this union were born two children.
Mrs. Lillian Tuter and Holland Holstein, both of Ozark. Besides his wife and children, he
is survived by his mother, two brothers, Jim and David Holstein, both of Ozark, and three
sisters, Mrs. Williams Penianum of Troy, Mo., Mrs. Julia Hammond of Bethell, Wash.,
and Mrs. Louis Moore of Highlandville; four grandchildren, a host of relatives and
friends. He united with the Selmore Baptist church at the age of 19, where he remained a
member until death. He spent his entire lifetime in Christian county, where he took and
active interest in the life of his community. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at
2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist church, with burial in the Selmore cemetery under the
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Holstein, William Holland "Bill", Jr. 7 Jul 1953 - 12 Dec 2005 SN-L 14 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of William Holland & Betty Lou (Davis) Holstein; married Sherry]
William Holland "Bill" Holstein, Jr., age 52, of Mt. Vernon, died Monday,
December 12, 2005. He was born July 7, 1953, in Highlandville, the son of William
Holland and Betty Lou (Davis) Holstein. Bill was a cattle rancher. He enjoyed camping
and rodeos, and his main hobby was his eight year old son, Holden. Bill loved spending
time with his family. His nieces and nephews were a big part of his life. Survivors
include his wife, Sherry, Mt. Vernon; his son, Holden, Mt. Vernon; his daughter, Jennie,
Louisiana; his mother, Betty, Nixa; his two sisters, Kaye Russell and husband, Steve, and
Saundra Looney; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1997; and his grandparents. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial
will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in
the funeral home.
Holt, Alice (West) 30 Jun 1931 - 26 Nov 2002
Alice West Holt, 71, Highlandville, died Nov. 26, 2002, in Christian Health Care
of Nixa. She was born June 30, 1931, in Highlandville, the daughter of Arthur Earl West
and Alta Payne Terry West. On Dec. 31, 1952, she and Willard Beaman Holt were
married. Holt was a homemaker and also worked for a short time for SMS Food Services
and Fasco Industries. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist
Church Highlandville. Survivors include three children, Lucy Holt, of the home, Martha
Painter and husband, Dennis, Ottawa, Kan. And Bill Holt, Baldwin City, Kan.; and three
grandchildren, Jonah Painter and wife Tara, Jeremy Holt and Christi Holt. She was
preceded in death by her husband in 1987; six brothers and sisters, Lucy, Joel, Floyd,
Frank, Oscar and Dorothy; and a grandchild, Joshua David Painter. Funeral services were
Nov. 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Travis Edwards officiating. Burial
followed in Highlandville Cemetery.
Holt, Clarence Lee 11 April 1919 - 22 June 1995 CCH-N 28 June 1995
Clarence Lee Holt, 76, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Bruner, died Thursday, June
22, 1995, in his home. He was born April 11, 1919, the son of Andy and Annie (Gilbert)
Holt. Mr. Holt was a World War II Veteran. He had been retired for several years.
Survivors include a brother, Luther Holt, Hurley, two sisters, Ethel Chapman,
Springfield, and Lucile Hale, Ozark; nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, June
26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Elmer J. “Mac” McCully officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Holt, Clark 2 Sep 1952 - 22 Sep 1995 CCH-N 27 Sep 1995 Janet Thompson]
[Note: Son of Sidney & Letha (Cannon) Holt; married 26 May 1873 Janet Thompson]
Clark Holt, 43, of Sparta, died Friday, Sept. 22, 1995, in Cox Medical Center,
South. He was born Sept. 2, 1952, in Mineral Wells, Texas, and was the son of Sidney
and Letha Cannon Holt. He was a long time resident of the Oldfield and Sparta area. On
May 26, 1973, he married Janet Thompson. Mr. Holt was an employee of General
Electric. He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church where he served as Sunday
School Superintendent. Survivors include: his wife, Janet; two sons, Bryan Holt and his

wife, Tina, Sparta, and Keith Holt, of the home; his father and stepmother, Sidney and
Martha Holt, Oldfield; a sister, Brenda Chapman, Ozark; a brother Jeff Holt, Bruner;
three half-brothers, Loyd, Leon and Michael Holt, all of Oldfield; and a stepsister, Marie
Gilbert, Oldfield. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield.
Holt, Della A. (Workman) Jan 1900 - 8 Oct 1947 CCR 16 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Richard F. “Babe” & Susie (Clayton) Workman; married 1921 Sidney
Glen Holt 28 Nov 1899 - 5 Apr 1977]
Funeral services for Della A. Holt, 47, who died Oct. 8, at the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.F. Workman at Chadwick, were held Sunday afternoon in the
Chadwick Union church, conducted by Rev. F.V. Yeo of Joplin. Burial was in Chadwick
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick. She was married to
Sidney G. Holt in 1921, and to this union were born two sons, one of whom preceded her
in death. She is survived by one son, Gene, her parents, and two brothers, Earl and
Hobart Workman, both of Chadwick. She became a Christian at the age of 11 and was a
true and faithful Christian throughout her life. She was afflicted with a serious illness 20
years ago from which she never recovered.
Holt, Edgar Weir 8 Oct 1911 - 17 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: married Lovie Francis 2 Dec 1911 - 16 Jan 1993]
Services for Weir Holt, 67, Ozark, were held Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the
Rev. Harold A Mayes officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Masonic rites were
held. Mr. Holt died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long
illness. He had owned a service station in Ozark. He has been the postmaster in Ozark
and was a rural mail carrier. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of disabled
American Veterans, the Friend Masonic Lodge and the Nixa American Legion. Survivors
include his wife, Francis.
Holt, Elizabeth 20 Jul 1909 - 2 May 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Ida (Adams) Holt]
Funeral services for Miss Elizabeth Holt, 51 of Ozark who died Monday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital after an illness of two weeks were held Wednesday at 2 p.m.
in the Chaffin Funeral Home here with Rev. William White officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark
Community and a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include her
mother, Mrs. Ida Holt; three brothers, Leonard and Harry Holt of Ozark and Elbert Holt
of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Inez Hammack of Brookport, Ill. and one niece, Miss Ida
Ann Hammack.
Holt, Emma (Thompson) 9 Aug 1889 - 26 Mar 1973 OH 29 Mar 1973 p4
AVA - Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Holt, 83, of Ava, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Clinkingbeard Chapel here with the Rev. Tom Johnson, officiating.
Burial was in Ava Cemetery. Mr. Holt died at 3:43 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital
where she had been a patient for 10 days. Mr. Holt died at 3:43 p.m. Monday at St.

John’s Hospital where she had been a patient for 10 days. She was a member of the
Spring Creek General Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Ava. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Morris of Missoula, Mont., Mrs. Grace Haden of Ava; five
sons, Maynard of Redwood Falls, Minn, Frank of Thompson Falls, Mont., Howard of
Rogersville, John W. of Hurley and Bob of Ava; one brother, Dave Thompson, of
Fredonia, Kan., one sister, Mrs. Sarah Cooper of Grand Junction, Colo., 23 grandchildren
and several great grandchildren
Holt, Frances (Canard) 2 Dec 1911 - 16 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Louie (Bunch) Canard; married Weir Holt]
Frances Holt, 81, Ozark, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1993 at Americana Healthcare
Center, Springfield. She was born Dec. 2, 1911 in Ozark, the daughter of Frank and
Louie Bunch Canard. Converted at an early age, she reaffirmed her faith in 1989. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Weir Holt. Survivors include her brother; `Bob
Canard, Texas; nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 20,
in Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Holt, Harold Stewart 7 Jan 1914 - 6 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Franklin Lafayette & Anna Lee (Stewart) Holt; married 26 May 1931
Jewell Eutsler 25 Nov 1912 - 26 Nov 1998 divorced in Calif.; married 7 Aug 1980
Pauline (McCauley) Payne 21 Dec 1914 - 22 Jul 2004]
Harold S. Holt, 75, of Highlandville, died at 11:20 a.m. July 6 at-St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Holt were held July 10 at the
Harris-Colonial Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Holt was born Jan. 7, 1914, to the marriage of Frank and
Anna Holt. He was a member of South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield. Preceding
him in death was his son, J. Frank Holt. Surviving are his loving wife and companion,
Pauline, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Mitzi, Little Elm, Texas;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Bill Gideon, Highlandville, and Peggy and
Roy Noe, Spokane; a sister, Maxine Shelton, Springfield; eight grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Holt, Ida M. (Adams) 28 Sep 1878 - 22 Mar 1964 CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Vincent and Emily (Johnson) Adams; married Andrew Jackson Holt]
Mrs. Ida Holt, 85, of near Ozark, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital following a short illness. She was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, William,. 740 North Kansas, Springfield, Harry and
Leonard, both of the home; a daughter, Mrs. James H. Hammack, Brookport, Ill.; a
brother, J. W. Adams, Ozark; a half-brother; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Rainey and Mrs.
Louisa Porter, both of Ozark and Mrs. Naomi Farrar, Buffalo; and a granddaughter.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. William
T. White officiated. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Holt, Jacob Edgar 6 May 1873 - 28 Aug 1953 CCR 3 Sep 1953 p1
Jacob Edgar Holt was born May 6, 1873 near Rogersville, the son of Will and
Emily Holt and departed this life August 28, 1953 at his home in Ozark at the age of 80

years, 3 months and 22 days. He was united in marriage to Lillie M. Davidson March 30,
1907. To this union two children were born. He had been a member of the Masonic
Lodge for 40 years; served on the City Council for several years and was a member of the
Ozark Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife Lillie; one daughter, Cleo Rotsinger of
Fordland and one son, weir of Ozark, one brother, Will Holt of Gilliam, Mo; two sisters,
Mrs. Myrtle Marshall and Mrs. Margaret Davis, both of Victor, Colo.; six grandchildren
and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, August 30 at 2 p.m.
in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel by Rev. Hursh, with burial in the Linden Cemetery with
Masonic services at the grave,
Holt, James Arthur 27 Jan 1926 - 25 Jul 1954 CCR 29 Jul 1954 p5
[Note: Son of Sam & Holt]
James Arthur Holt, 28, died Sunday, July 25 in the Veteran’s Hospital in
Fayetteville, Ark. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 28 at 2 p.m. in the
Oldfield Church with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was sin the Old Boston
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Holt was a veteran of
World War II, serving in the South Pacific theater. Shortly following his return to the
states, he was injured in an automobile accident and remained an invalid from that time.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Holt of Oldfield; five brothers, Sidney
Holt of Springfield, Pvt. Edward Holt of Camp Chaffey, Ark., Cpl. Andrew Holt,
stationed in Korea, Larry and Ronald Holt of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Gloria Thomas
of Springfield and Miss Nancy Holt of the home; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Holt, James Leonard 5 Nov 1911 – 30 Aug 1996 CCH-N 4 Sep 1996
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Ida (Adams) Holt]
James Leonard Holt, age 84, of Ozark died Friday, August 30, 1996 in his home.
The son of Andrew Jackson and Ida Adams Holt, he was born November 5, 1911. He
attended Ozark schools and was a lifelong resident of the Ozark area. He was a retired
carpenter and painter. The youngest of five children, he was preceded in death by: his
parents; two sisters, Elizabeth Holt and Inez Hammack; and two brothers, Elbert and
Harry Holt. He is survived by a niece, Ida Ann Hammack, Brookport, Illinois, and several cousins. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 3, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Holt, Jeffery L. 16 Apr 1955 - 24 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Raymond & Letha (Cannon) Holt; married Rita Daniels]
Jeff Holt, 47-years, five months and eight days, died Sept. 24, 2003, at his home
after a short illness. Holt was employed at Zenith Corporation for 20 years and for the
past nine years for the Sparta School System. Holt was preceded in death by his parents,
Raymond and Letha; a brother Clark; grandparents; and his father and mother-in-law,
Elmer and Edith Daniels. Survivors include his wife, Rita; his son and daughter-in-law,
Jeffrey and Misty; and granddaughters Jordan Dakota and Kaytlyn Opal, all of Tyndall
Air Force Base, Florida; his step-mother, Martha; brothers, Lloyd, Leon and Michael;
sisters, Brenda and Marie; his extended family, Ada, Vera, Marie, Linda and Leon, Gary
and Mary, Ronnie and Melanie, Allie and Ida; his special nephews, Christopher, Kelby,
Ryan, and Bailey; several aunts, uncles, other special nieces and nephews, and a host of

many other relatives and friends. Services were at 2 p.m. Sept. 29 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Holt, John Joseph 23 Mar 1917 - 28 Feb 1992 NN-E 11 Mar 1992
John Joseph Holt, 74, died Friday, February 28 in Cox Medical Center South. He
was born March 23, 1917 in Christian County, the son of Andrew and Annie Gilbert
Holt. He was a brick mason and had lived in Springfield for 30 years. Among those who
preceded him in death were: a daughter, Opal Faye Holt; a son Noel Roger Holt; and a
granddaughter, Diane Holt. He was survived by his wife, Joyce Inez Hull Holt; two
sisters, Lucille Hale, Ozark and Ethel Chapman, Springfield; two brothers, Luther Holt,
Hurley, and Clarence Holt, Wichita, Kansas; a step-daughter, Erma Kennedy,
Springfield; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and
one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, March 1 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark with Rev. D.W. Wartenbee officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Holt, John W. 2 Sep 1878 - 31 May 1951 CCR 7 Jun 1951
[Note: this is a big puzzle - the Eisenhour Cemetery tombstone which matches this
lifespan has the name John W. Holt on it and says he married Daisy Eisenhour; the
Nelson Valentine Stewart story in HFCCM says Mary Louise (Holt) Stewart 12 Sep
1884 - 18 Jan 1967, wife of Alonzo L. “Lonnie” Stewart was the daughter of Squire
James Fielding & Alice C. (Couch) Holt; and the stone in Spokane Cemetery for Kenneth
Willard “K. W.” Holt has the lifespan as 29 Aug 1917 - 14 Sep 2000; since whoever this
is is a mere six years and ten days older than Mrs. Stewart, it must have actually meant a
sister, especially since it goes on to say “another sister“; 1880 Stone County Flat Creek
Twp census does show James F. & Alice C. (Couch) Holt with a two year old son John
W. Holt. I think this REALLY is John W. Holt, son of James F. & Alice C. (Couch) Holt]
K. W. Holt, 73, retired farmer of Reed’s Spring, died last Thursday at a
Springfield hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lonnie Stewart, of Spokane.
Other survivors include the widow, three sons, three brothers, and another sister. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon at Eisenhour Church near Reed’s Spring, with
burial in the church cemetery.
Holt, Julie Frances ( Braden) 4 Jul 1900 - 26 Mar 1975 OH 3 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Jane (Watts) Braden]
SPARTA - Mrs. Julie Frances Holt, 74, Sparta, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a two-week illness. She was a lifelong resident of the
Sparta and Bruner communities and was a member of the Bruner Baptist Church.
Survivors are a son, Manford Braden, 2016 North Benton, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs.
Mary Thompson, Sparta, Mrs. Etta Davis, Fordland and Mrs. Jessie Davidson, Forsyth;
and three grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Julie Frances Holt, 74, Sparta were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Bruner Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in
Bruner Cemetery. Mrs. Holt died at 8 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital after a twoweek illness.
Holt, Kenneth Willard 29 Aug 1917 - 14 Sep 2000 CCH-N 20 Sep 2000
[Note: Son of Johnny W. & Daisy (Eisenhour) Holt; married 7 May 1938 Hazel Wilson]

Kenneth Willard Holt, age 83, of Reeds Spring, passed away Thursday,
September 14, 2000 in his home. He was born August 29, 1917, the son of Johnny W.
and Daisy Eisenhour Holt. He was born and lived throughout his life on the Stone County
farm where he died. In 1938 he and Hazel Wilson were married. Mr. Holt was a
stockman, raising cattle, horses, and burros. Beginning in 1974 he worked as "Depot
Agent" at Silver Dollar City for twelve years. Survivors include: his wife, Hazel; three
children, Linda Lou Ellis and her husband, Jim, Coon Ridge, Ruth Coffelt and her
husband, Robert, Spokane, and Rick Holt, Spokane; three grandchildren, Lesley Ann
Sumners, Aurora, Jackie Sue Peterson, Reeds Spring, and Kerry Dishman, Ozark; five
grandsons; a great-granddaughter; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents, a sister, Inez Cook and two brothers, Jake and Theodore Holt. Funeral services
were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Holt, Letha Cloa (Cannon) 31 Aug 1933 - 6 Apr 1962 CCR 12 Apr 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of Bud & Mary Etta (Butler) Cannon; married Sidney Holt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Letha Cloa Holt, 29, who died at home near Oldfield of
a stroke, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with burial in Old
Boston Cemetery. Mrs. Holt, who was a lifelong resident of the Ozark and Oldfield
communities, is survived by her husband, Sidney; two sons, Clark and Jeffrey and a
daughter, Brenda, all of the home; five brothers, Alva Cannon, Spokane, Wash.,
Manford, great Bend, Kan., James, State of California, Joe, Lincoln, Neb., and Richard,
Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Hughes, Ozark, Mrs. Louise ter Horst, state of California
and Mrs. Esta Daugherty, St. Charles and her father, Bud Cannon, Ozark.
Holt, Lillie M. (Davidson) 28 Feb 1880 - 12 Jan 1963 CCR 17 Jan 1963
[Note: Daughter of Marshall Blair & Stacy Catherine (Stone) Davidson; married Jacob
Edgar Holt]
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here for Mrs. Lillie M.
Holt, 82, lifelong resident of Christian and Greene Counties, who died at 3 a.m. Saturday
in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. The Rev. Francis Bishop officiated with burial in
Linden Cemetery. A member of the RLDS church, Mrs. Holt is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Cleo Rotzinger, Fordland; a son, Weir, who is postmaster at Ozark; two sisters, Mrs.
Lucy Wiggins, Sparta, and Mrs. Mae Holt, Gilliam; two brothers, Allen Davidson,
Sparta, and Earl Davidson, Modesto, Calif.; six grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren,.
Holt, Lucy Elizabeth (Fink) 28 Mar 1904 – 25 Nov 1994 CCH-N 30 Nov 1994
Lucy Elizabeth Holt, 90, Springfield, died Friday, Nov. 25, 1994, in Republic
Park Care Center. She was born March 28, 1904, in Christian County, the daughter of
John and Mary Ellen (Loveland) Fink. She married William Elbert Holt on Oct. 23, 1937,
in Forsyth. The Holts lived in Conway where they owned a variety store before moving
to Springfield. They operated a grocery store on Nettleton Street until retiring in 1970.
She was an active member of Orchard Crest Baptist Church, Springfield. She was
preceded in death by her husband, William, on July 3, 1984; two sisters, Lois E.
Swearengin and Fired H. Schallert; one brother, Louis E. Fink; and parents, Mary E. Fink

and John B. Fink. Survivors include a sister, Bette V. Sipes and her husband, Edward E.
Sipes, Salem, Ore.; nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Adah Swearengin; a brother-inlaw, Leonard Holt; cousins and many friends. Services were held 10:30 a.m. Monday,
Nov. 28, at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Steve Jones and the
Rev. Robert Brooks officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Holt, Luther 12 Mar 1922 - 7 Sep 1998 CCH-N 16 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Andy and Annie (Gilbert) Holt; married Wilda Jean]
Luther Holt, 76, Hurley, died at 4:14 p.m. Monday, September 7, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born March 12, 1922 in Buchanan, to Andy and Annie
(Gilbert) Holt. Luther served his country in the U. S. Army during WW II. He earned the
EAME Theater Ribbon with 3 Battle Stars. He also earned the Purple Heart after being
wounded in action in Italy. A longtime resident of Hurley, he was a farmer until
retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents and 13 brothers and sisters. He is
survived by his wife of nearly 49 years, Wilda Jean; 2 sons, Gary Holt of Gassville,
Arkansas and Frankie Holt of Springfield; 2 daughters, Linda Sue Holt and Ellen Carr,
both of Hurley; 2 sisters, his twin, Lucille Hale, of Ozark and Ethel Chapman of
Springfield; 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services was at 10:30
a.m. Friday, September 11, in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Rev. Herbert Ward
officiating. Burial will be in Hood Cemetery West of Hurley. Visitation was at 7-8 p.m.
Thursday in the funeral home.
Holt, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Davis) Allen 10 Nov 1928 - 21 Feb 2006 SN-L 23 Feb
2006
[Note: Daughter of Adam & Lessie Victoria (Messer) Davis; married Donald Dean
“Dusty” Allen 13 Mar 1926 - 1 Apr 1980; married Orville Holt 21 Feb 1917 - 10 Nov
2004]
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Holt, age 77, of Reeds Spring, passed away Tuesday,
February 21, 2006, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in California on
November 10, 1928, the daughter of Adam and Lessie Davis. Mrs. Holt was a
homemaker and also worked for Hagale and Fasco Industries. She loved being with her
family and friends, and was an avid horseback rider. She was a member of the Fox
Trotter Association. She also enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family. Survivors
include: Five children, Sue Wester and husband, Jim, Jeri Day and husband, David,
Sharon Neil and husband, Doug, Donnie Allen, and Teri Jo Allen and husband, Ed
Winder; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; five brothers and sisters, Robert
Davis and wife, Lillian, Ruth Davis, J.W. Davis and wife, Marie, Helen Turner, and
Mildred Murphy; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Orville; two sons, Rick Allen and Ronnie Allen; and a grandson,
Derek Allen. A graveside funeral will be at 12 noon Friday, February 24, at Prospect
Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating. Visitation will be from 10 to
11:30 a.m. Friday before the service at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Holt, Mary Ellen “Mollie” (Skinner) 3 Dec 1871 - 17 Jun 1957
[Note: married Houston Holt]

CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Holt, 85, who died June 17 at the home of a
daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hattie Holt of Pampa, Tex. were held June 20 at 3:00 p.m. in the
Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was the widow of
Houston Holt who died in 1930 and she was also preceded in death by two children,
Etcyl Holt in 1947 and Mrs. Brookseye Allen in 1949. She was a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors include the daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hattie Holt; one son, Sidney Holt of
San Antonio, Texas; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, Perry
Skinner of Alluwe, Okla; two sisters, Mra. Onie Bodle of Nowata, Okla. and Mrs. Lottie
Coffelt of Broken Arrow, Okla.
Holt, Matel Lorine (Davis) 9 May 1917 - 12 Mar 1997 CCH-N 15 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Nellie Pearl (Whitworth) Davis; married 1 Oct 1946
Addison Holt]
Matel Lorine Holt, 79, died March 12, 1997 at Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark.
She was born at Goodhope, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Nellie Pearl Whitworth
Davis on May 9, 1917. She was united in marriage to Addison Holt on October 1, 1946,
and was a homemaker and life-long resident of the Ava area, where she was a member of
the Faith Rock Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two
infant sons, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by three sons, Raymond and
Roger Hampton, Sparta, Douglas Holt, Ozark; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Phillips, Springfield, and Irene Archer, Augusta,
Kansas; one brother, Otto Davis, Ava; a nephew, who was raised in the home, Jerry Gay,
of Moline, Illinois; and a host of nephews and nieces. Services will be held this afternoon
at 2:00 p.m. in Ragan-Thieme Funeral Home, with Rev. Tom Johnson and Rev. Carl
Willis officiating. Interment will be in Ava Cemetery.
Holt, Orville L. 21 Feb 1917 - 10 Nov 2004 SN-L 12 Nov 2004
[Note: married second ___ (Davis) ]
Orville Holt, age 87, Ozark, formerly of Reeds Spring, passed away Nov. 10,
2004. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Holt, Pauline (McCauley) 21 Dec 1914 - 22 Jul 2004 SN-L 25 Jul 2004 & CCH-N 28
Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Meda (DeBoie) McCauley; married 7 Aug 1980 Harold S.
Holt]
Pauline (McCauley) Holt, 89, Highlandville, died on July 22, 2004. Pauline, the
only daughter of Fred and Meda (DeBoie) McCauley, was born December 21, 1914, in
Springfield, Mo. She was united in marriage to her soul mate, Harold S. Holt, on August
7, 1980. Pauline returned to Highlandville after living in Springfield for many years. She
held many occupations, one of the most rewarding of those being a House Mother for the
Tri-Sigma Sorority of SMS for 20 years. She was also a lifetime member of South
Haven Baptist Church where she and Harold exchanged their solemn wedding vows.
Pauline enjoyed flower gardening, visiting with family and friends, cooking and was

famous for her chocolate pie. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
She
was preceded in death by her husband Harold Holt; her daughter Peggy Noe; and a
grandson David Gideon. Pauline is survived by a daughter Linda Gideon and husband
Bill, of Highlandville; a son Ken Payne and wife Mitzi, of Port Lavaca, Texas; a son-inlaw Leroy Noe, of Spokane; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; her Samoan
sons; and many loving friends. Funeral services were 10 a.m., Monday, July 26, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial followed
in Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, Mo. Visitation was from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, in the
funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Holt, Raymond "Sid" 16 Sep 1928 - 27 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of Samuel J. & Maggie Lee (Hall) Holt; married 22 Jun 1963 Martha Dalton]
Raymond "Sid" Holt, 68, Oldfield, passed away at 320 p.m. Thursday, March 27,
1997, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center from injuries sustained in an automobile
accident. Sidney was born September 16, 1928, in Bruner. The son of Sam and Maggie
Hall Holt. He was married to Martha Dalton on June 22, 1963, in Harrison, Arkansas. He
was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He had been employed as a general manager of
Rhodes Concrete for 27 years. He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Clark Holt; a
sister, Nancy Mashburn; and a brother, Ronnie Holt. Survivors include his wife, Martha
Dalton Holt, of the home; four sons, Michael, of the home, Leon and Terri, Oldfield,
Loyd and Julie, Oldfield, Jeff and Rita, Sparta; two daughters, Brenda Chapman and
husband, R.W., Ozark, Marie Gilbert and Mike, Oldfield; 8 grandsons; 1 granddaughter;
2 great-granddaughters; 3 brothers, Edward, Andy, and Larry Holt, all of Oldfield; and a
sister, Gloria Kilmer, Ozark. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997,
in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Hobo Applegate and Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial donations may be made to the Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Holt, Robert "Bob" Morris 25 Oct 1930 - 19 Mar 2004 CCH-N 24 Mar 2004 & CCHN 31 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of John Franklin & Alsie Emmaline (Thompson) Holt; married Patty Miller]
Robert "Bob" Morris Holt, 73, Ava, died peacefully in his sleep March 19, 2004.
He was born Oct. 25, 1930, on the same farm in Douglas County, south of Ava, where he
lived most of his life. An avid woodsman and nature lover, he hunted, fished, and farmed
the Ozark Hills for most of his 73 years. Holt began playing the fiddle at age 15 and
loved playing his traditional fiddle music for his square dance loving neighbors. Fiddle
camps, folk festivals, and private fiddle lessons allowed him to pass on and share this
tradition with many others throughout the United States. Holt's talent and passion for
music will live on through his students, the square dancers, and music lovers throughout
the Ozarks and beyond. In 1999 First Lady Hillary Clinton awarded Holt with the
National Heritage Fellowship award for the National Endowment of the Arts for his
lifetime achievement in preserving traditional Square Dance Music. He was a passionate
reader and was interested in other places and ways of life, it made him appreciate what he
had even more. He counted his greatest privilege to be on his rural Ozarks farm among
family, friends, and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alsie Emmaline
(Thompson) Holt; his father, John Franklin Holt; one sister, Daisy Morris; and seven

brothers, Clarence Holt, Maynard Holt, Frank Holt, Addison Holt, Fred Holt, Howard
Holt and John Holt. Survivors include his wife, Patty Miller Holt, Ava; one daughter,
Judith A. Streight and husband Rodney, Ava; two sons, Daniel M. Holt, Las Vegas, Nev.,
and John R. Holt and wife Reba, Lewisville, Texas; three step-sons, Bob Miller and wife
Jeanie, Bella Vista, Ark., David Miller, Ava, and Jon Miller, Ava; one granddaughter,
Jennifer Jackson, Rogersville; two grandsons, David M. Holt, Dallas, Texas, and John D.
Holt, Lewisville, Texas; seven step-grandchildren, Bobbie Wylie, Justin Miller, Elisha
Miller, Chelsea Osborn, Lynsey Miller, Paige Miller and Jessie Miller; one greatgranddaughter, Julie Jackson; two great-grandchildren, Kylie Wylie and Shaelyn Vinson;
one sister, Grace Haden, Ava; many nieces, nephews, numerous loving friends, and
appreciative students. A memorial service was held at 6 p.m. March 23 in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ava, with Brother Tom Johnson officiating and eulogy by Gordon
McCann. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Barnes
Family Funeral Home, PO Box 65, Ava, MO 65608.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Holt, Ronald Gene "Hoot" 14 Oct 1923 - 30 Jul 1992 NN-E 5 Aug 1992
[Note: Son of Sidney & Della (Workman) Holt]
Ronald Gene "Hoot" Holt, 68, died Thursday, July 30, at his home in Chadwick.
He was born Oct. 14, 1923, the son of Sidney and Della Workman Holt. He lived in the
Chadwick area throughout his life. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the
Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 296 A.F. & A.M. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine
Applegate Holt; a daughter, LaVonne Isaacs, and her husband, Tony, Springfield; two
stepsons, Jerry Daugherty, and his wife, Viola, Chadwick, and Lionel Daugherty, Willow
Springs; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a
step-daughter-in-law, Carolyn Daugherty; and by his parents. Services were held
Monday, Aug. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta Masonic Cemetery with Masonic services
conducted by Sparta Lodge No. 296. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Holt, Ronald L. 12 Jan 1950 - 11 Mar 1997 CCH-N 15 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Sammy Joe & Maggie Lee (Hall) Holt; married Sherry Rowland]
Ronald L. Holt, 47, Sparta, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born January 12, 1950, in Bruner and was the son of
Sammy Joe and Maggie Lee (Hall) Holt. He worked as a roofer until the time he became
disabled ten years ago. Mr. Holt attended Sparta First Baptist Church. Survivors include:
his wife, Sherry (Rowland) Holt; three children, Matthew Brian Holt, Greenville, Texas,
Scott Otto Rowland and his wife, Amanda, Sparta, and Amanda Jo Holt, of the home;
four brothers, Sidney, "Raymond" Holt, Larry Holt, and Ed Holt, all of Oldfield, and
Andy Holt, Elkhead; a sister, Gloria Kilmer, Ozark; several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a brother, James Arthur Holt, and a sister, Nancy Ellen
Mashburn. Funeral services were Friday, March 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Holt, Samuel J. 10 Jul 1904 - 6 Sep 1979 OH 13 Sep 1979 p6

[Note: Son of Herbert H. & Anna Holt; married 23 Nov 1928 CCM Maggie Lee Hall 4
Apr 1908 - 8 Sep 1982]
Services for Samuel J. Holt, 75, Oldfield were held last Saturday at Harris Chapel
in Ozark with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston
Cemetery near Oldfield. Mr. Holt died Sept. 6 at St. John’s Regional Health Center after
an illness of several months. Survivors include his wife, Maggie L.; five sons, Sidney,
Edward, Andy, Larry and Ronald, all of Oldfield; two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Thomas,
Nixa and Mrs. Nancy Mashburn, Wolfe City, Texas; four brothers, Cetis, Mountain
Grove, Joe, Springfield, Clarence, Wichita, Kan. Luther, Hurley; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel
Chapman, Springfield, Mrs. Gladys Hall and Mrs. Lucille Hale, both of Ozark; 29
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
AND
Holt, Samuel J. 10 Jul 1904 - 6 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 pB9
We wish to thank everyone for the prayers, cards, food and flowers at the death of
our loved one. The Sam Holt Family.
Holt, Sidney Glen 28 Nov 1899 - 5 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: married Della Workman 1900 - 1947]
CHADWICK - Services for Sidney G. Holt, 77, Chadwick, were at 2 p.m. today
in First Baptist Church here with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Holt died at 1:55
p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness.
Holt, Wanda Lucille (Henslee) 24 Oct 1907 - 16 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of ? & Rusha (?) Henslee; married Troy Holt]
GALENA - Services for Mrs. Wanda Lucille Holt, 69, Route 3, Galena, were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Reeds Spring Junior High School. The Rev. John Renfro officiated and
burial was in Philibert Cemetery near Kimberling City under the direction of Stumpff of
Reeds Spring. Mrs. Holt, a lifelong resident of Stone County, died at 6:05 p.m.
Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. She is survived by
her husband, Troy; her mother, Mrs. Rusha Henslee, Route 3, Galena; a son, Melvin of
Highlandville; two brothers, Clifford Henslee of Reeds Spring and Harvey Henslee of
Haynesville, La., and three sisters, Mrs. Ola Gilbert and Mrs. Louise Paschall, both of
Tulsa and Mrs, Wanda Lalaine Stephens of Kimberling City.
Holtzclaw, Timothy "Tim" Ryan 14 Sep 1989 - 15 Apr 2003 CCH-N 30 Apr 2003
[Note: Son of Larry Gene Holtzclaw & Michelle Jolene Price]
Timothy "Tim" Ryan Holtzclaw, 13, Nixa, died at 9:34 p.m. April 15, 2003 in St.
John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born Sept. 14, 1989, the son of
Larry Gene Holtzclaw and Michelle Jolene Price. He loved the outdoors, spending much
of his time fishing and hunting for snakes, lizards and anything that moved. He was an
all-star Mighty Mites football running back and loved playing the sport. He enjoyed
picking up hubcaps for his grandfather, "The Hubcap Man." He was a loving and caring
young man who was quick to help anyone in need. He will be sadly missed by his loving
family, many friends and classmates as well as his teachers. He is preceded in death by
his paternal grandfather, Charles Holtzclaw, and one cousin, Justin. Survivors include his

parents, Michelle, of the home, and Larry, Hardin; five brothers, Jeremy Adair, of the
home, Dustin, Michael, Joshua and Jacob Holtzclaw, all of north Missouri; one sister,
Wendy; maternal grandparents, Royce and Lora Price, Nixa; paternal grandmother,
Burnice Holtzclaw, Excelsior Springs; and various aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and
many other loving family and friends. A celebration of Holtzclaw's life was held 10 a.m.
April 18, in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Zimmerman officiating.
Burial followed in Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations for Holtzclaw's
funeral expenses may be made to Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E. Seminole,
Springfield, 65804.
Honeycutt, David A., Rev. 1873 - 22 Jun 1965 CCR 24 Jun 1965 p1
The Rev. David A. Honeycutt, 91, Ava, died at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home.
He had been pastor of churches near here for 58 years.The retired General Baptist
minister had been pastor at churches around Ava for 58 years, He had been a member of
Ava General Baptist Church. Mr. Honeycutt had been ill for about a year. Survivors are a
son, Willis, Pontiac, Mo.; six daughters, Mrs. Mary Wallace, Hammond, Mo,m Mrs.
Maggie Beasley, Licking, Mrs. Jennie Herd, Pendleton, Ore., Mrs. Lula Fisher, North
Platte, Neb. and Mrs. Lillie Harris, Springfield ; and several grandchildren, great
grtandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Adams-Monger Funeral Home of Ozark
will announce funeral arrangements.
Honeycutt, William R. 13 Feb 1874 - 6 Jun 1947 CCR 12 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: married 1901 Lily L. Forsee]
William R. Honeycutt was born near Lead Hill, Ark., on Feb. 13, 1874, and
departed this life on June 6, 1947, at his home at Marionville, Mo., at the age of 73 years,
3 months and 24 days. He spent most of his life near Lead Hill moving to Marionville
two years ago. He was married to Lily L. Foresee in 1901 and to this union were born
eight children. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ for many years, and was
honest, courteous, trustworthy and loved by all who knew him. Survivors include his
wife, Lily; three sons, Walter T. Honeycutt, Mt. Vernon, Mo., Coy W. Honeycutt, Nixa,
Mo., and Finis B. Honeycutt of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Ray B. Ingeis, Hardesty,
Okla., Mrs. Frank H. Tannier, Pomona, Calif., Mrs. Bert L. Richesin, Parma, Idaho, Mrs.
Jess L. Glover and Mrs. Vernon Hubler, Marionville; 18 grandchildren, four brothers and
two sisters, Harve, Sam, Jim and Troy, Harriett and Dora, all of Meeker, Okla. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, June 10, at 2:30 p.m., in the Bradford Funeral Home at
Marionville, conducted by Rev. Blue, pastor of the Aurora Church of Christ. Burial was
in the Marionville cemetery under direction of the Holt Funeral Home of Harrison, Ark.
Honsinger, Dora Alice (Sanders) 1872 - Oct 1950 CCR 2 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Mary Ellen Sanders; married George Honsinger 1874 - 15
Feb 1962]
Dora Alice Honsinger, 77, a resident of Springfield the past 20 years, died at her
home there, 1616 College Street, following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of
Billings for many years before moving to Springfield and was a member of the Billings
Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, George of the home; five sons, Tom of
Selma, California; Willis, Roy and Floyd of Kansas City, Mo., and Clyde of Santa Rosa,

Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Batson of Billings, Mrs. Grace Rose of Flint, Mich.;
and Mrs. Laura Geren of Republic; twenty-five grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Billy Sanders of Battlefield and John Sanders of Clever; two sisters, Mrs.
Charles Jones of Springfield and Mrs. Rosa Gonce of Newburg, Ore. Funeral services
were held Sunday, October 22, in the Billings Christian Church with Rev. Charlie
Hatfield officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery under direction of Harris of
Billings.
Honsinger, George 1874 - 15 Feb 1962
George Honsinger, 87 died Thursday in the General Hospital at Joplin after a long
illness. He had been living with a son Floyd of Pierce City, and was a former resident of
Billings and Republic. He was a member of the Billings Christian Church. He is survived
by three daughters, Mrs. Virgil Batson, Billings, Mrs. Harry Rose, Deerfield Beach, Fla.,
and Mrs. Henry Geren, Republic; five sons, John, Selma, Calif., Clyde, Concord, Calif.,
Wills and Roy, both of Kansas City, and Floyd; 24 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Billings
Christian Church with the Rev. Charley Hatfield officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Billings.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1962 in the margin.
AND
Honsinger, George 1874 - 15 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: married Allie Dora Sanders 1872 - Oct 1950]
Funeral services for George Honsinger, 87, who died Thursday in the General
Hospital in Joplin after a long illness. [Sic - sentence incomplete] He had been living with
a son, Floyd at Pierce City and was a former resident of Billings and Republic. He was a
member of the Billings Christian Church. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Virgil
Batson, Republic, Mrs. Harry Rose, Deerfield Beach, Fla. and Mrs. Henry Geren,
Republic; five sons, John, Selma, Calif., Willis and Roy, both of Kansas City and Floyd;
24 grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Honsinger, John Thomas 27 Feb 1895 - 9 Aug 1985 OH 28 Aug 1975 p8
[Note: married Blanch]
CLEVER - Services for a former Clever resident, John Thomas Honsinger, 80,
were Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Lisle Funeral Home, Fresno, Calif. with the Rev. Terry Gayle
officiating. Burial was in Selma Cemetery. Mr. Honsinger died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in a
Fresno Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Blanch; three sons, Joe of Concord, Calif.,
Murve of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Jim of Vacaville, Calif; a daughter, Marsha of Fresno,
Calif; four brothers, Willis of Spring Valley, Calif; Clyde of Santa Rosa, Calif., Roy of
Kansas City and Floyd of Pierce City; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Batson, BIllings, Mrs.
Grace Rose, Republic and Mrs. Lura Geren, Clever; and 12 grandchildren.
Honsinger, Roy O. 24 Jan 1903 - 22 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
Services for Roy O. Honsinger, 86, Kansas City, formerly of Billings, were at 11
a.m. Saturday, April 22 in Carson's Blue Ridge Chapel, Kansas City. Burial was in

Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas. Mr. Honsinger, a retired carpenter, died
Wednesday in Research Medical Center, Kansas.
Hood, Beverly Jean (Stine) 6 Aug 1940 – 16 Jul 1995 CCH-N 19 Jul 1995
Beverly Jean Hood, 54, Kent, Washington, a former Nixa and Springfield resident
passed away at 4:20 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Jeanie
was born August 6, 1940, in Springfield, the daughter of Dennis Ervin and Lillian Young
Stine. She was married to Chuck Hood Sept. 22, 1955 in Springfield, Mo. She was a
homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is dearly loved and missed by
all. She is survived by her husband, Chuck Hood, Kent, Wash., mother, Lillian Stine and
her husband, Pete, Springfield, father, Dennis Ervin and his wife Hazel, Springfield, four
sons, Scott, Springfield, Steven, Bothell, Wash., David, Springfield, Kevin, Sedalia, one
daughter Dianna Letournau, Sedalia, two brothers, Larry and Terry Ervin both of
Springfield, four sisters, Peggy Kerstetter, Greensburg, Ky., Debbie Gassert, Topeka, Ks.,
Vi Grimble, Tucson, Ar., Glenna Schoen, Monette, six loving grandchildren. Services
will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in Harris a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa with
the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery.
Hood, Emil O. "Buster" 22 Jan 1917 - 1 May 1988 OH 5 May 1988
[Note: married 5 Feb 1938 Faye Bilyeu]
Emil O. “Buster” Hood, 71, of Nixa, died at 8:10 pm Sunday at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Hood were held at 2 pm
Wednesday in the Nixa Assembly of God church with the Revs. Don Blansit and Joseph
M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery near Nixa, under the
direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Hood was united in marriage to Faye Bilyeu Feb. 5,
1938. Mrs. Hood preceded him in death in 1986. A farmer and dairyman, Mr. Hood
operated a dairy in Stone County near Viola. In 1952, the family moved to a farm north
of Nixa, where he continued dairying until his retirement in 1977. Mr. Hood’s survivors
include a daughter, Vicki Campbell, Nixa; a son, Keith, Nixa; three sisters, Beulah Cox,
Cassville, George Daughtery, Neosho, and Shirley Lewis, Webb City, and seven
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian or Jasper County
hospice foundations.
Hood, Millie 1861 - 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Hood, 76, who died yesterday in her home after a
brief illness will be held at 1 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever M.E. church. Burial will
be in the Black Jack Cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Her
husband, William Hood, died February 8. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bertha
Rickman, Branson, Mrs. Verna Cummings, Springfield, and Mrs. Myrtle Hammer,
Portland Ore.; three sons, Fred, Clever, Luther, Monett, and Floyd, of Oklahoma City,
and nine grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula Gardner has a handwritten date of 1937 in
the margin.
Hood, William M.

1858 - 8 Feb 1937

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 o’clock this morning in Clever Methodist
church for William M. Hood, 78-year-old retired farmer who died at his home in Clever
at 10:30 p.m., Monday. Burial will be in Black Jack cemetery under the direction of
Wilbur Maples. He is survived by three sons, Luther of Monett, Fred of Clever, Floyd of
Oklahoma City; three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Richman of Branson, Mrs. Verna
Cummings of Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Hamner of Portland, Ore., and a grandchild whom
he reared, Mrs. Fern Godfrey.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula Gardner had no dates on it, however, see
the obituary for Millie Hood for additional info.
Hook, Dwayne Nelson 7 Jul 1932 - 12 Feb 2001 CCH-N 28 Feb 2001
Dwayne Nelson Hook, 68, Ozark, passed away Monday, Feb. 12, 2001 in
Springfield Rehabilitation and Care Center after a three-year battle with Alzheimer's
disease. Dwayne was born July 7, 1932 in St. Louis, the son of Vessie and Nellie
(Turrentine) Hook. He attended School of the Ozarks before serving his country in the
U.S. Navy. During the fifties, he traveled for four and a half years as a promenader with
the Ozark Jubilee. Dwayne was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge #352 A.F & A.M.
and served as District Deputy Grand Lecturer for the 54th District of the Masonic , Order.
He served as Worthy Patron for the Eastern Star. He was member of First Baptist Church
of Ozark, and had taught Sunday school there in the past. Before retirement Dwayne
worked as a sales representative for Horton Supply Co. Dwayne, above all else, was a
loving husband to his wife, Sharon, of forty years, a caring father to his five children, and
a wonderful grandfather to his ten grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all the
lives he touched. Dwayne was preceded in death by his parents as well as a sister, Carol
Rea Barger. He is survived by his wife, Sharon, five children, Kim Hardin and her
husband Russ of Ozark, Karla DeClue and her husband Chip of Detroit, Mich., Kelly
Frakes and her husband Tim of Springfield, Dwayne Hook II "Bucky" and his fiancee
Jennifer of St. Louis. and Cindy Gregg of Ozark; ten grandchildren, Zach, Tucker, Luke,
Laura Ann, Maggie, Abbey, Mollie, Emma Rose, Sophie and Alexis. A memorial service
following cremation was Friday, Feb. 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy
Rhoden, Rev. Jim Jeffries and Chaplain Bob Brooks officiating. A graveside service
followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with Masonic and military honors. The family
has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association,
Southwest Missouri Chapter, 2021 S. Waverly Ave., Suite 2021, Springfield, MO, 65804.
Hooper, Albert E. 1875 - 31 Dec 1964 CCR 7 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: married Mabel Emma 6 Sep 1879 - 15 Mar 1971]
Albert E. Hooper, 89, Galloway, died at 4:30 p.m. Thursday after suffering an
apparent heart attack. He had been ill the past three years. A lifelong resident of Greene
County, he was a descendant of a pioneer family. A farmer, he had been a member of the
Galloway Methodist Church for 60 years and had been a trustee for the past three years.
His survivors are his wife, Mabel E.; a daughter, Mrs. Marguerite Harley, Ozark; a son,
Glenn E. Hooper, 611 South Grant; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Ralph
Turner officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery.

Hooper, Andrew Gardner 1910 - 15 Aug 1917 CCR 19 Aug 1971 p2
[Note: married Clara]
Funeral services for Andrew Garner Hooper, 61, of Nixa, will be at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday in the Harris Funeral Home at Nixa, with the Rev. Harry Vickery officiating.
Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Cemetery under direction of Ulmer Funeral
Home of Carthage. Mr. Hooper was pronounced dead on arrival at 11:45 p.m. Sunday at
McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage after suffering an apparent heart attack at the home
of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Richardson. He had been visiting them
in Carthage for one day. A Neosho native, Mr. Hooper is a former Springfield resident
and had lived in Nixa for the past two years. A heavy equipment operator, he served in
the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Clara; a son, Preston Hopper of Hazelwood;
his daughter, Mrs. Richardson; a brother, Elmer Hooper of Dallas, Tex.; three sisters.
Mrs. Hayden Feasler, Onongo, Mrs. Florence Montgomery, Miami. Okla. and Mrs. Lelia
Thomas, Westminster, Calif; five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.
Hooper, Mabel Emma 6 Sep 1879 - 15 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: married Albert E. Hooper 1875 - 31 Dec 1964]
Mrs. Mabel Emma Hooper, 91, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 12:01 a.m. Saturday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Marguerite Hartley, of the home and a son, Glenn, Route 3. Funeral services were at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of the Ozarks. The Rev. Albert Pyle officiated. Burial was in
Galloway Cemetery.
Hooper, Melvin L. 4 Jan 1912 - 8 Dec 2005 SN-L 11 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Homer & Erma (Hunt) Hooper; married Viola]
Melvin L. Hooper, 93, Billings, was born January 4, 1912, west of Rogersville,
Missouri, the son of Homer and Erma (Hunt) Hooper. He passed away Thursday,
December 8, 2005, at St. John's Hospital. He attended the old Kinser School in
Rogersville, and was a retired landscaper for Silver Dollar City. Mel was preceded in
death by his wife Viola; his parents; and sisters, Beaetta Bradley and Roberta "Bobby"
Ash. He is survived by his son, Jack and wife, Jenalee; granddaughter, Tracie Lenz;
great-grandson, Nicholas Lenz; sisters, June Dreier and Lorene Robb; many nieces and
nephews; and his best friend, Betty Clements. He will be missed by his many friends at
the Billings Senior Housing Complex. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m.
Monday, December 12, 2005, in the Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Visitation will be 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
prior to the service, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, Billings.
Hoops, Anna Laura 1911 - 6 Aug 2006 SN-L 9 Aug 2006
Anna Laura Hoops, 95, Aurora, died at 7:52 a.m. Sunday, August 6, 2006, at the
Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August
11, 2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in Laney Cemetery,
Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Hooton, Charley A. 1892 - 17 Apr 1958

CCR 1 May 1958 p1

Funeral services for Charley A. Hooten, 65, who died April 13, at his home
northeast of Hurley, were conducted in the Hurley High School auditorium with the Rev.
Lloyd Bowling officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Hooton was a farmer and lifelong resident of the
Hurley community. Survivors include two brothers, Ernest and Everett, both of Crane,
three sisters. Mrs. Lula Sims, Mrs. Elva Tennis and Mrs. Edith Jenkins, all of Mt.
Vernon.
Hooten, Roma Lorene (Gold)
6 Jun 1911 - 19 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4
[note: surname spelling from tombstone, which is different than obituary]
Mrs. Roma L. Hooton, 42. died at 10:45 a.m. Friday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital where she had been a patient for 39 days. She had been a resident of the Hurley
community for most of her life. Mrs. Hooton is survived by her husband, Clifford of the
home near Hurley; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Weems of San Bernadino, Calif; one
granddaughter; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gold of Rt. 1, Billings; two sisters,
Mrs. Ruby Maples of Erlanger, Ky. and Mrs. Mildred Fouquette of Spring Valley, Calif.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hurley High School Auditorium
by the Rev. Clarence Smith. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Clever.
AND
Hooton, Roma Lorene (Gold)
6 Jun 1911 - 19 Feb 1954
Roma Lorene Gold was born June 6, 1911, near Hurley, Missouri, to Charley and
Cora Gold and died February 19, 1954, in a Springfield, Missouri, hospital at the age of
42 years, 8 months, and 13 days. On September 25, 1934, she was united in marriage to
Clifford Hooton. She was converted to Christ on February 7. Survivors include her
husband, Clifford Hooton; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Weems of San Bernardino,
California; a granddaughter, Annette Weems; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gold of
Route 1, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Maples of Erlanger, Kentucky, and Mrs.
Mildred Fouquette of Spring Valley, California; other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Hurley High School
auditorium, Rev. Clarence Smith officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Pallbearers were Lowell Pope, Kay Hooton,
John Beaty, Gene Burton, Wilburn Hooton and Eldon Gold. (Contributed by Hazel
Messenger)
Hooton, Verna 4 Feb 1896 - 6 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Verna Hooton, 74, Billings, were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday
in the Hurley High School auditorium with the Revs. Ones Biellier and the Rev. Earl
Blansit officiating. Burial was in Wright’s Chapel Cemetery with Cantrell of Clever in
charge. Mrs. Hooton died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in her home following a long
illness. She was a member of the High Ridge Fundamental Methodist Church.
Hopkins, Charles William “Bill” 3 May 1920 - 15 Sept 2001
[Note: Son of James H. & Grace P. (Bernard) Hopkins; married ? ?; married 12 Apr 1992
Marion E. Hager]

Charles W. “Bill” Hopkins, 81, Nixa, passed away at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
15, 2001, in his home following a long illness. Mr. Hopkins, a retired foreman with
American Can Company, was born May 3, 1920 in Holt, Mo., the son of the late James
H. and Grace P. Bernard Hopkins. He was united in marriage to Marion E. Hager on
April 12, 1992 in Springfield. Bill was a World War II U.S. Army Air Force veteran and
a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. He enjoyed woodworking,
carpentry and reading. A brother, Richard Hopkins, also preceded him in death. He is
survived by his wife, Marion; 4 daughters, Judy Underdall and her husband, Austin of
Nixa, Coedith May of Plattesburg, Sandy Patton and her husband, Robert of Redding,
Calif., Carrie Lassinger of Holt, Mo.; 3 sons, Richard Kesler of Fair Play, Robbie
Hopkins and his wife, Sharon of Sparta, Scott Kesler and his wife, Cindy of Sullivan; 10
grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Sept. 19, 2001, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, with the Rev. Fergus
Monaghan officiating, under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at
Rivermonte. Burial, will military honors, will follow at a later date in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, with prayer services following at 7
p.m. in the church. Springfield News-Leader, Sept. 18, 2001.
Hopkins, Charlotte (Barker) 1948 - 3 Mar 2007 SN-L 4 Mar 2007
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Floydene (?) Barker; married 5 Oct 1968 Charles Hopkins]
Charlotte Hopkins, 58, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2007. She was
joined in marriage to Charles Hopkins on October 5, 1968. He survives her passing.
Charlotte was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt. She enjoyed crafts, garage
sales, and flea markets. Charlotte also enjoyed oldies music, especially The Beatles, as
well as spending time with her family and all her special friends. She was preceded in
death by her mother, Floydene Barker. Along with her beloved husband, survivors
include her father, Everett Barker, and wife, Juanita; three daughters, Jennifer Daum, and
husband, Randy, Melissa Hommel, and husband, Kevin, and Sandra Hopkins; three
grandchildren, Grant and Ryleigh Daum, and Landon Hommel; and one grandcat,
Chester Pete. Also surviving are three sisters, two step-sisters, numerous nieces and
nephews as well as a host of other relatives and close friends. Funeral services for
Charlotte will be on March 6, 2007, at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home, East,
Springfield. Burial is to follow in Martin Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, March 5,
from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Friends and family may honor her memory by
sending flowers or by making donations to the American Cancer Society in her name.
Hopkins, Debra Kay 14 July 1953 – 10 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 17 Dec. 1997
Debra Kay Hopkins, age 44, of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 10, 1997, in
St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born July 14, 1953, and was a 1971 graduate
of Ozark High School. She owned her own advertising agency for several years and
worked for the Springfield Business Journal and Springfield magazine. Debra also
worked in television and radio. She enjoyed gourmet cooking and had been employed by
Riverside Inn. Survivors include her parents, Thomas and Anna Hopkins, Mission,
Texas; a sister, Cheri Reifsteck and her husband Mike, Odgen, Ill.; three nieces, Stacy,
Laura, and Meri; a great nephew, Quentin; a very special friend, Darrell McTeer, Sparta;
and a large adopted family. Graveside services were Friday, December 12, in Fairview

Cemetery, Sparta. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Hopkins, Georgia 28 Feb 1900 - 23 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
Mrs. Georgia Hopkins, 78 of Rt. 2, Box 147, Ozark died unexpectedly Dec. 23 in
a Bakersfield, Calif. hospital. Services were held in Oildale, Calif. Dec. 26. Private
cremation services followed. Mrs. Hopkins was a native of Dawson, Mo. and had lived in
Bakersfield for a month. She was a Gold Star mother. She is survived by a son, Jackson
Hopkins of Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Betty Rich of Bakersfield and Rennie
Talbot of Ozark; three sisters, Grace Hunt of Humboldt, Kan., Jewell Dilly of Camden,
Mo. and Edna Mabes of Idaho
Hopkins, Jeff 26 Jun 1962 - 2 Jul 1999 CCH-N 14 Jul 1999
[Note: Son of Robert & Jan (Berry) Hopkins; married Debbie Ann]
Jeff Hopkins, age 37, of Nixa, Missouri, was the dear and loving husband of
Debbie Ann, dad of Dustin Bradley of the home, and Tara Mezzacapa and her husband
Daniel. He was "Pa-Pa" to his three very precious grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob, and
Sidney Mezzacapa, all residing in Ft. Hood, Texas. Also leaving behind him that was
dear to his heart the following: His father Robert Hopkins, Forsyth; grandparents, Hubert
and Fern Hopkins, Forsyth; grandmother "Ma-maw" Oleta Berry, Seymour; grandfather
Sherwood Berry, Grove, Oklahoma; numerous other family members. Also so very many
dear, dear, friends that held a special place in his heart, friendships he cherished over the
years and enjoyed so much. He now joins his dear and loving mother, Jan Hopkins who
preceded him in death in February of 1982, as well as a dear friend Lou Burns whose
recent death he had still mourned. Jeff was born June 26, 1962 and died July 2, 1999 at
Cox Medical Center South from an illness he no longer suffers from. He was born in the
Mansfield Hospital and receded in Seymour, Missouri several years before moving to
Nixa. He was a graduate of the Nixa High School Class of 1980. Jeff's most precious
enjoyments in life were his love of fishing, spending as much time as possible with his
wife, and playing with his grandchildren. He so enjoyed all of his times with his many
many dear to his heart friends. Jeff touched so many lives, and was all were blessed by it.
He will be truly missed and forever will he hold a special place in everyone's heart with
memories of him. Jeff's wishes were for him to be cremated. Memorial services were
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation among
family and friends followed.
Hopkins, John M. 1884 - 15 Aug 1965 CCR 19 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: married Lillian Clara 11 Nov 1886 - 22 Nov 1956]
Funeral services for John M. Hopkins, 81 of Green Mound were at 2 p.m. Today,
Thursday in the First Central Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Hopkins died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Winnie Davis, south of
Spokane. A native of St. Joseph, Mr. Hopkins, moved to Taney County as a child, them
moved to Green Mound community 19 years ago. He was a member of First Central
Baptist Church at Green Mound. Surviving Mr. Hopkins are two other daughters, Mrs.
Bessie Ware of Galena and Mrs. Loretta Wade of Spokane; Seven sons, Clarence,

Hutchison, Kan., John W. and Lawrence, Highlandville, O. C., Dillard, Ore, Herman,
Ontario, Calif., Robert, Algona, Wash. and Loren, Tulsa; 31 grandchildren , 39 great
grandchildren and one great, great grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. Gertie McMillan,
Vern, Okla, and Mrs. Agnes Sears, Wichita, Kan.
Hopkins, Lawrence Hopkins 18 Apr 1919 - 31 Jan 1998 CCH-N 11 Feb 1998
Lawrence Hopkins, age 78, of Highlandville, died Saturday, January 31, 1998, in
Cox Medical Center South. He was born April 18, 1919 in Day, and was the son of John
and Lillian (Smith) Hopkins. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. On July 9, 1948 he and Rose Achor were married. Mr. Hopkins was a member of Nixa
Full Gospel Church. Survivors include: His wife, Rose: four children. Willard and his
wife, Lucille. Highlandville, Wanda Tagg, Linden, Gary Hopkins and his wife, Carol,
and Roy Hopkins and his wife, Kathy, all of Highlandville; twelve grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Loretta
Wade, Ozark; four brothers, Charlie Hopkins, Dillard, Oregon, Herman Hopkins, Nixa;
Bob Hopkins, Canada, and Loren Hopkins, Sapulpa, Okl. A sister, Bessie Ward Cates,
died February 1, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Winnie Davis
and two brothers, Clarence Hopkins, and John "Bud" Hopkins. Funeral services were
Monday, February 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James Ellingsworth
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Hopkins, Lillian Clara 11 Nov 1886 - 22 Nov 1956 CCR 29 Nov 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Clara Hopkins, 70, who died Nov. 22 were held
Monday, Nov. 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Greenmound Church with Rev. James Ellingsworth
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. She was a member of the First Central Baptist Church. Survivors include
her husband, John Hopkins; seven sons, Clarence of Lyons, Kan., John W. of
Highlandville, O. C. of Dillard, Ore., Lawrence of Highlandville, Herman of Spokane,
Robert of Rockford, Ill. and Loren of Lyons, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. Winnie Davis of
Spokane, Mrs. Bessie Ward of Galena and Mrs. Loretta Wade of Highlandville; two
sisters, Mrs. Maud Hopkins and Mrs. Florence Remy of California; 24 grandchildren and
17 great grandchildren.
Hopkins, Margaret A. (Leuzinger) Barke 12 Jun 1897 - 20 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Regena Leuzinger; married first William F. Barke 11 Feb
1884 - 29 Nov 1959; buried under name Barke; married second ? Hopkins]
Margaret A. Barke Hopkins, 91, of Billings, died Aug. 20 at Mount Vernon Park
Care Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Hopkins were held
Tuesday in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. James Schultz officiating. Burial was
in St. Peters Cemetery. Mrs. Hopkins was a member of St. Peters United Church of
Christ, and of the Ladies Aid of the church. She is survived by three sons, Otto Barke,
Billings, Walter Barke, Springfield, and Erich Barke, Aurora; 12 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and a niece, Emma Groves, Billings.
Hopkins, O. V. 3 Mar 1930 - 30 Oct 1991 OH 7 Nov 1991

O. V. Hopkins, 61, Ozark, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1991 in Cox South
Hospital, Springfield. The son of O. V. and Clara Hopkins, he was born March 3, 1930 in
Pine Bluff, Ark. A retired sales representative for the R. T. French Co. he was a U. S. Air
Force veteran and a member and deacon of Second Baptist Church. He is survived by his
wife, Carole A.; three daughters, Marcia Barr and Leslie Davis, both of Nixa and Julia
Todd, Sparta; a sister, Clara McKinney, Kansas City; and six grandchildren. Services
were held Friday in Second Baptist Church with the Revs. Jim Reimer and John Eddy
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis, tenn.
Hopkins, Richard 14 Sep 1955 - 6 Aug 2003 SN-L 8 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of ? & Sylvia Hopkins; married Robin]
Richard Hopkins, age 47, of Nixa, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, August 6th, at
his home. Mr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, Robin of the family home; two children,
Carol Noel and Jessica Dawn Hopkins of the family home; his mother, Sylvia Hopkins,
Independence; two brothers, Larry Hopkins, Caulfield, and Charles Hopkins, Glendale;
and one sister, Gayla Hayes, Independence. Funeral services for Richard Hopkins will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2003 in Rose Chapel of the Robertson-Drago Funeral
Home with interment in New Liberty Cemetery under direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in memory of Richard Hopkins may be made to
New Liberty Cemetery and may be left at the funeral home.
Hopper, Mildred (Mayden) 28 Oct 1913 - 17 Dec 2003 SN-L 20 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of William Lawrence & Amanda (Hance) Mayden
Mildred Hopper, age 90, of Nixa, Mo., died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17,
2003, at Christian Health Care East. She was born on Oct. 28, 1913, in Sparta, Mo., the
daughter of William Lawrence and Amanda Hance Mayden. Besides her family, whom
she loved very much, she was passionate about her two hobbies, fishing and bowling. She
also enjoyed traveling and was a world traveler. She was a territory manager for the
Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics Sales Corp. and a cosmetic buyer and manager for Heer's
Dept. Store in the 30s and 40s. For over thirty years, she was in charge as territory
representative of the city of Chicago and six states. She was preceded in death by her
parents, two half-sisters, and a brother, Frank Mayden. She is survived by a daughter,
Marquita Miller McLin of Springfield, Mo.; a grandson, Randy McLin of Woodland
Park, Colo.; a granddaughter, Caron Whitton of Whitefish, Mont.; two greatgranddaughters, Natalie Reynolds of Georgia, and Cara Reynolds of Tennessee; a special
friend who was like a son, Ronald Buchwald of Oregon; and many other friends. At
Mildred's request, a visitation is planned for Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, between 3 and 5
p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Her body will be cremated after the visitation
and burial will be at a later date. No services are planned. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Alzheimer's Association of Southwest Missouri in memory of Mildred.
Hopper, Milladean “Dean” (Farthing) 8 Mar 1927 - 5 Jul 1955 CCR 21 Jul 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Milladean Hopper, 28, who died July 5 at Modestl,
Calif. where she had lived the past four years, were held Sunday at the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery

under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth and four children, her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Farthing of McCracken; one brother, Billy Lee Farthing; her
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Garrison of Ozark and her paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Will Farthing of McCracken.
Hord, A.C. 20 Aug 1917 – 1 Dec 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
A.C. Hord, 74, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1991 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He
was born Aug. 20, 1917 and was the son of Willis A. and Druzillah Hord. He lived in the
Goodhope community throughout his life. He was a farmer and a deacon of the General
Baptist Church, Goodhope. In 1937 he married Clara Adamson, who preceded him in
death. Survivors include three sons, Richard Hord, Ozark, Redgie Hord, Fort Wayne,
Ind., and Claud Hord, Rochell, Ill.; two daughters, Wanda Hathcock, Strafford, and Patty
Pierson, Ava; a brother, Francis Hord, state of Oregon; two sisters, Lottie Harper, Ava
and Lucy Wheeler, Conway; 18 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery.
Hord, Becki LeAnn 15 Dec 1970 - 20 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of Wilburn Richard & Judith Kay (Jones) Hord]
Thanks to everyone for the food, flowers, visits, cards and thoughtfulness during
the stay in Columbia hospital and death of our little girl, Becki LeAnn. A special thanks
to little Lenny Phillips for the special flowers he brought. Thank you and God Bless All.
Richard Hord and Family.
AND
Hord, Becki LeAnn 15 Dec 1970 - 20 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p12
Miss Becki LeAnn Hord, 6 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hord, Rt.
1, Ozark died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in University Medical Center in Columbia. Becki
went in for open heart surgery at 7: a.m. Wednesday morning. The surgery was
performed, but the heart was too weak to start after the surgery was completed. In
addition to her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Gary Dean and Karlyle James of
the home; a sister, Mrs. Debbie DeBoard of Ozark, her paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Arneal Hord, Ava and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Jones,
Ozark. Funeral services were Saturday, July 23 in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery.
Hord, Becki LeAnn 15 Dec 1970 - 20 Jul 1977 OH 19 Jul 1979 p5
In memory of our darling little Becki LeAnn who went away two years ago July 20.
May the Healing touch of time ease the sorrow that we hear
Take it from our troubled hearts and leave warm memories there.
And may those cherished memories give us courage, strength and peace.
As we realize a love so great can never, never cease.
Also in memory of Becki’s grandfather, Ernest Jones who went away 1 1/2 years ago
July 23. Richard & Judy Hord, Gary, Karl & Debbie.
Hord, Bonita Mae 5 Apr 1963 - 5 Apr 1963 CCR 11 Apr 1963
AND

Hord, Wanita Kay 5 Apr 1963 - 5 Apr 1963 CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Daughters of Wilburn Richard & Judith Kay (Jones) Hord]
The infant twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hord, Route l. Ozark, were
dead at birth Friday, in St. John's Hospital. Surviving, besides the parents, are the paternal
grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Ameal Hord, Ava; and maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest W. Jones, Ozark. Graveside services were at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Filmore
Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Harris of Ozark was in charge.
Hord, Richard Lynn 15 Jan 1965 - 15 Jan 1965 CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Wilburn Richard & Judith Kay (Jones) Hord]
Funeral services for Richard Lynn Hord, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hord
who was dead at birth in St. John’s Hospital Friday morning were at 3 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Aneal Hord, Ava; the maternal, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jones, Ozark; and tow
paternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Barney Lafferty, Ava and Mrs. Annabelle Adams,
Ozark.
Hord, Vicki Sue 1974 - 19 Feb 1975 OH 27 Feb 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Reggie & ? (Cheshire) Hord]
OZARK - Services for Vicki Sue Hord, one-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Reggie Hord, Fort Wayne, Ind. were at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel here with
the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. The child died at
12:05 a.m. Wednesday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, following a short
illness. Besides the parents, who are former Douglas County residents, she is survived by
her brothers, Darrell and Douglas and a step-sister, Stacey Cobb, all of the home, the
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clare Cheshire, Mady and the paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hord, Ava.
Horn, Gene E. 7 Aug 1917 – 15 Oct 1995 CCH-N 1 Nov 1995
Gene E. Horn, 78, of Nixa, , died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born Aug. 7, 1917, and was the son of George and Mamie Wisner
Horn. He lived throughout his life in the Nixa area and was a farmer for many years. On
Oct. 8, 1941, he was united in marriage to Lola IIene Chapman. Survivors include: His
wife of 54 years, Lola; two daughters, Debra Ann Horn, of the home, and Gloria Davis,
Springfield; and a host of friends. An avid sportsman, Mr. Horn always enjoyed time
spent hunting and fishing. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 27, at Hopedale Cemetery,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Horn, Goldie Ethel (Harper) Melton 30 Nov 1885 - 22 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah L. (Mason) Harper; married Randolph Melton 30 Jun
1882 - 29 Dec 1950; married Dennis G. Horn 3 Feb 1889 - 9 Aug 1969]
Goldie Ethel Horn, 102, of Springfield, died Friday in the Springfield Heritage
Manor after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Horn were held Sunday in the Adams
Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Howard Blevins and James Mills officiating. Burial was in

Weaver Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs.. Horn was
born Nov. 30, 1885, at Bois D'Arc to James and Sarah Harper. A former country school
teacher and homemaker, she had lived in Springfield for 25 years and was a member of
the Palmer Heights Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Tressie Ward,
Springfield; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two
sisters, Ester Green, Ozark, and Vivian Clark, Neosho; one brother, Leo Harper, Ozark;
two stepdaughters, Anna Lea, Little Rock, Arkansas, and Ruby Hoppie, state of Oregon;
and one stepson, Henry Horn.
Horn, James Madison “Mack”
Jul 1885 - 20 Dec 1959
CCR 24 Dec 1959 p2
[Note; Son of William Thomas & Sarah Angeline “Angie” (Larkins) Horn married Edna
Jones 4 Feb 1911]
James Madison “Mack” Horn, 74, of 3003 West Page, died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday in
Ellis Fischel Hospital in Columbia, where he had been a patient since Nov. 9. A retired
Christian County farmer, Mr. Horn moved from Ozark to Springfield two years ago. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Edna; one
son, Burl Horn of New Orleans, three daughters, Mrs. Lorena Smith of Route 7, Mrs.
Elva Sims of Ontario, Calif and Mrs. May Denney of North Sacramento; one sister, Mrs.
Helen Parsons of Ontario, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in First Baptist Church in Ozark with the Rev. Sylva
Howard officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. The body will remain at the
Thieme Chapel until 11 a.m. Thursday.
Horn, Leslie Glen 1890 - 17 Jun 1954
CCR 24 Jun 1954 p4
Funeral services for Leslie Glen Horn, 64 who died June 17 in St. John’s Hospital
following a long illness, were held 2 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in the Harris Chapel at Nixa
with the Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. He was
converted at the age of 15 and was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church at the
time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Horn of the home at Nixa; two
daughters, Mr. Marguerite Melton and Mrs. Imogene Hedgpeth, both of Nixa; four
grandchildren; one brother, James Madison Horn of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Helen
Parsons of Ontario, Calif.; other relatives and a host of friends.
Horn, Mary Mamie (Chapman) 20 May 1891 - Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
[Note: Daughter of Sherman Franklin & Parmelia J. (Fulkerson) Chapman; married 20
Dec 1911 Leslie Glenn Horn Jan 1890 - 17 Jun 1954]
NIXA - Mrs. Mary Horn, 87, Nixa, died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Horn was a member of the First Baptist
Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Melton and Mrs. Imogene
Hedgpeth, both of Nixa, a sister, Mrs. Rinnie Hinkle, St. Louis, four grandchildren and
six great grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in the First Baptist Church.
AND
Horn, Mary Mamie (Chapman) 20 May 1891 - Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p10
We would like to than each and every one for the visits, Prayers, cards, flowers,
food and kindness that was shown during the illness and death of our mother and
grandmother. May God bless each one. Mrs. Marguerite Melton, Archie Hedgpeth and

family; Orlen Keysser and family; Richard Melton and family; Richard Melton and
family; Roger Melton and family.
Horn, Stella J. (Piercy) Green
1880 - 10 Nov 1964 CCR 12 Nov 1964 p1
Mrs. Stella J. Horn, 84, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Rest Home at
Ozark. She was a member of the First Baptist Church here. Survivors include a son, Joe
Green, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. L. D. Childers, Ozark and Mrs. Eva Collins,
Springfield; three stepdaughters, Mrs. George Case and Mrs. Henrietta Stokes, both of
Springfield, and Mrs. Mabel Hopkins, Rogersville; a brother, John Piercy, Claremore,
Okla.; eight grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams-Monger Chapel. The Rev. William T.
White officiated, and burial was in Maple Park Cemetery.
Hornbeak, Fred A. 1890 - Apr 1969
SN-L 1 May 1969 p5
[Note: married Effie (Mills) Hornbeak, daughter of William Burrell & Sarah Mary
"Mollie" (Hart) Mills ]
Funeral services for Fred A. Hornbeak 78 of 1527 East Whiteside, will be at
10:30 a.m.. Friday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev. Michael McGinnis
officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted by Gate of
the Temple Lodge. A retired Frisco engineer, Mr. Hornbeak had been a resident of
Springfield 49 years, He died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital after
a lingering illness. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Henderson
Masonic Lodge No 477 of Rogersville. Surviving are his wife Effie, two sons, James,
Joplin and Fred A. Hornbeak, Jr., Lincoln, Ill. two daughters, Mrs. Virginia McAdams,
Memphis, Tenn and Mrs. Patricia Perkins, Route 12 and eight grandchildren.
Horne, Edna Dee (Evans) 18 Apr 1932 - 6 Sept 2002
Edna Dee Horne, age 70 of Nixa, passed away Friday, September 6, 2002 in her
home. She was born April 18, 1932 in Nixa, the daughter of Howard and Audrey
(Blevins) Evans. She retired from J.C. Penney where she had worked as a sales clerk.
Survivors include three children and their spouses, Brenda and Jim Rantz, Nixa, Denny
and Sandy Gold, Springfield, and Dwain and Mary Jo Gold, Springfield; her mother,
Audrey Evans, Nixa; six grandchildren, Nathan Gold and his wife, Ginger and their son,
Levi, Jonathan Gold, Mandy Gold, Caleb Gold, Daley Gold and Zachary Rantz. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Ron Horne; her father, Howard Evans; and a brother,
Junior Evans. A graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in McConnell Cemetery,
Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. No visitation is planned. Springfield News-Leader, September 7,
2002.
Horner, Florence (Wells) 31 July 1895 - 16 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
[Note: married 24 Nov 1912 Frank “Pete” Horner 17 Oct 1892 - 7 Mar 1991]
Florence Horner, 99, Ozark, died Friday, June 16, 1995, in Nixa Park Care
Center. She was born July 31, 1895, in the Pembina Community in Christian County. In
1912 she was married to Frank “Pete” Horner. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991; a son, Tom; and an infant

daughter. Survivors include a son, Joe Horner and his wife, Mable, Springfield; two
grandchildren, Jerry Horner, Philadelphia, Penn., and Frankie Horner, Sparta; two greatgrandchildren, Michael Horner and Michelle Gideon, and a great-great-granddaughter.
Services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh
officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery, near Rogersville.
Horner, Frank "Pete" 17 Oct 1892 - 7 Mar 1991 NN-E 14 Mar 1991
[Note: Son of John & Elizabeth (Kelly) Horner; married 24 Nov 1912 Florence Wells 31
Jul 1895 - 16 Jun 1995]
Frank "Pete" Horner, 98, died Thursday morning, March 7, 1991, in Nixa Park
Care Apartments. He was born Oct. 17, 1892, in Greene County, near Rogersville, and
was the son of John and Elizabeth Kelly Horner. He was a lifelong resident of Christian
and Greene counties. On Nov. 24, 1912, he married Florence Wells. He retired as a
foreman of District 8, State Highway Department. He was a Baptist. Survivors include
his wife of 78 years, Florence; a son, John Horner, Springfield; two grandsons, Jerry
Horner, Philadelphia, and Frankie Horner, Oldfield; two great-grandchildren, Michael
and Michelle Horner; and nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a son, Tom;
an infant daughter; and a sister, Ethel Francher. Services were held Saturday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial was in
Palmetto Cemetery, near Rogersville.
Horner, Gladys (Shipman) Morisset 7 Jan 1912 - 24 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Isaac L. & Lydia Bell (Garrison) Shipman; married Truman Ruby
Morisset 23 Aug 1909 - 25 Jan 1948; married 3 Jul 1965 Thomas Horner]
Gladys (Shipman) Morisset Horner, 77, of Ozark, died at 4:10 a.m. June 24 in her
home following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Horner were held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 28 at Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James L. Cockroft
officiating, Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Horner was born Jan. 7, 1912. She was
reared in Ozark, and resided in this area all of her life. She was a homemaker. Mrs.
Horner was a member of the Light and Life Free Methodist Church, Oldfield. She was
preceded in death by her first husband (the father of her children), Mr. Ruby Truman
(R.T.) Morisset, in 1948. She was also preceded in death by one infant son, Roscoe, a
grandson, Richard Lee Morisset, Jr., and by her parents, Ike and Lydia Shipman.
Surviving are two sisters-in-law Hazel Barnes, Ava, and Mary Shipman, Ozark; two sons,
Leroy F. and his wife, Judy, and Richard L., Sr., both of Ozark; one daughter, Barbara A.
Chance and her husband, Marvin L., Marshfield; eight grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Light and
Life Christian School of Oldfield or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Horner, Laura Alta “Dolly” (Sands) 4 Apr 1880 - 15 Nov 1967 CCR 16 Nov 1967
p1
Mrs. Laura Alta “Dolly” Horner, 87, died at 7:55 a.m. Wednesday in her home in
the Jamesville community. Mrs. Horner, a native of Carthage, lived in Cassville, until
1933 when she moved to Springfield, In 1940, she moved to Jamesville. She was a
member of the Methodist Church in Carthage. Survivors include two daughters, Miss
Leveta Horner, of the home and Mrs. Frances Anderson, Kansas City; three sons,

Eugene, Springfield, Amos, Cassville and Richard, Lancaster, Calif.; 13 grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Herbert and Chester Sands,
both of Cassville and Otto, Bakersfield, Calif. and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Langhick,
Philadelphia, Penn. The body will be at Harris Chapel in Nixa Thursday evening. Funeral
services will be at Cassville at 2 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Harold E. Hunter officiating.
Burial will be in Horner Cemetery near Cassville.
Horner, Mable June (Collins) 12 Jun 1919 - 26 Nov 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Fannie (Johnson) Collins; married 25 Jan 1939 Joseph Henry
Horner 15 Dec 1918 - 22 Jul 1998]
Mable June Horner, age 82, of Valley Forge, Pa., formerly of the Galloway area
died Nov. 26, 2001, in her son's home. She was born June 12, 1919, in Grant City, the
daughter of Roy and Fannie (Johnson) Collins. On Jan. 25, 1939, she and Joseph Henry
Horner were married. He preceded her in death in 1998. Horner was a member of
Galloway Baptist Church. She retired as a dormitory employee for Southwest Missouri
State University. Her son, Jerry Horner, of Valley Forge, Pa., survives her. A graveside
funeral was Dec. 3 in Palmetto Cemetery, near Rogersville, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Pastor Randy Smith of Galloway Baptist Church officiated.
Horner, Thomas Herbert “Tom” 19 Jul 1915 - Dec 1975 OH 18 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Son of Frank H. & Florence Horner]
OZARK - Thomas Herbert “Tom” Horner, 60, Ozark, died Thursday evening in
his home following a heart attack. Mr. Horner, a lifelong resident of Ozark, was a veteran
of World War II and a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Ozark Christian
Church. Survivors include a son, Frankie Dean of Kansas City; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Horner, Ozark; a brother, Joe of Springfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral
services for Tom Horner, 60, of Ozark, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel at
Ozark. The Rev. Allen Harrison will officiate and burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery.
Horst, Arthur Ray 18 Mar 1933 - 13 May 1952 CCR 21 May 1953 p8
[Note: son of Charles J. & Cuma (Stewart) Horst, Jr.]
In Memorium
This is a copy of a letter written to Arthur Ray Horst on his 18th birthday , March
16, 1951 by his mother and found in his letter box after his death by his father: Eighteen
Years ago, today, my son, was a special one. With the early sun, I looked at you with awe
and wonder. You were a tiny man, as sure as thunder! I was young and you were so
small, I was scared I’d let you fall, But every finger and toe was there -- God had
answered my every prayer. Could I make a man of this tiny mite? You would cry and
scream and try to fight. I was more than eighteen times as old as you, and But of all the
experiences we did go through, I often wonder if I ever would be as much trouble to you
as you were to me. I often wondered if you would be the kind of man I like to see Honest and brave and kind and good. I knew if I prayed you surely would. When you got
the poison, I turned gray because of worry to see you sick that way. Again God was so
very kind, Making you well and saving my mind. God must have something very special

for you to do because of all he had taken you through. Never forget to count your
blessings as days go by, And for greater things of life you will surely try. You are very
tall now with eyes of heavenly blue, A good clean character all built in you. You can
have glory, honor and fame, If you never forget the value of a good, clean name. Now, as
I write with a tear in my eye - you will remember all the happiness, smiles and tears.
They’ve all been a blessing - those eighteen years. And a message from a friend who had
lost a son in his teens - Love is even stronger than death, and the ones for whom we
sorrow will live forever in our hearts and through our thought through each tomorrow.
Horst, Charles James Jr. 11 Apr 1908 – 3 Aug 1997 CCH-N 6 Aug 1997
Charles James Horst, Jr., age 89, of Ozark, died Sunday, August 3, 1997, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born April 11, 1908, in Hatcher, Kentucky, and lived in
Howell County, Missouri during his youth. On August 24, 1920 he married Cuma G.
Stewart. Mr. Horst was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church. He was a long-time
floor covering contractor and had been a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America for over fifty years. His wife, Cuma, preceded him in death in
1994. He was also preceded in death by two sons, an infant, Clifford, and Arthur in 1952;
his parents, Charles James Horst, Sr., and Rubye Horst; and a brother, Phillip. Survivors
include: four children, Wilford L. Horst and his wife, Caroline, Springfield, Fama Jean
Burns and her husband, Tom, Sparta, Weston Horst and his wife, DeAnna, Springfield,
and W. Annette Andrews, Strong, Maine; sixteen grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren;
one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, William, Mountain View, and Joe, West Plains;
two sisters, Ellen Maltais, Warner Robin, Georgia, and Betty Jordon, Alexandria,
Virginia; and a sister-in-law, Jean Horst, Mountain View. Funeral services will be at
10:00 am. today (Wednesday) in Ozark Presbyterian Church. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Presbyterian Church.
Horst, Cuma G. (Stewart) 30 Oct. 1910 - 10 Mar 1994 OH 16 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Martha (Cummings) Stewart; married 24 Aug 1929 Charles
James Horst, Jr.]
Cuma G. Horst, 83, Ozark, died Thursday, March 10, 1994 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Oct. 30, 1910 at Day, the oldest daughter of Walter and Martha
Cummings Stewart. During her early years she lived at Day, Reno, Mountain View and
Ozark. She attended School of the Ozarks. On Aug. 24, 1929, she was united in marriage
to Charles James Horst, Jr. Along with raising her family, they worked together in the
carpet and interior decorating business. She was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church,
where she had served as Sunday School teacher. She helped organize Camp Fire Girls in
Ozark in 1947, was a charter member of Local #978 Auxiliary of Carpenters in
Springfield, and belonged to the Home Extension Club of Ozark. Her parents preceded
her in death, as well as a brother, Vernon Stewart, and two sons, Clifford and Arthur.
Survivors include her husband, James; four children, Wilford Horst, and his wife
Caroline, Springfield, Fama Jean Burns and her husband Tom, Sparta, Weston Horst and
his wife, DeAnna, Springfield, and W. Annette Andrews, Springfield; six sisters, Pauline
Henry, Mildred Stewart, and Fay Johnson, all of Kansas City, Opal Jay, Forsyth, Eva
Wright, Elk Creek, and Martha Koelling, Hermitage; a brother, Jim Stewart, Kansas City,
Kan.; 16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday,

March 12, in Ozark Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert Brueck officiating. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Horst, Howard E. 27 Nov 1923 - 7 Oct 1979 OH 11 Oct 1979 p8
[Note: married Helen]
Services for Howard E. Horst, 55, Sparta, were held Wednesday in the Ralph
Thieme Chapel, with the Rev. J. D. Little officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Horst died at 3 p.m. Sunday in his home after apparently suffering a heart attack. He
was a carpenter, and a member of the United Methodist Church and the Eagles Lodge.
Survivors include a wife, Helen; two stepsons, Vernon Luttrull, Springfield, and Glenn
Luttrull, Marshfield; a brother, Ernst, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Edythe Nunn,
Springfield.
Horst, Robert L., CWO2 20 Jun 1950 - 7 Apr 1972 CCR 20 Apr 1972 p1 & OH 20 Apr
1972 p6
[Note: Son of Claiborne & ? (Henne) Horst; married Mary Beth Wheeler]
Funeral services for Robert L. Horst, 21, a chief warrant officer , second, of Route
1, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Klingner chapel with the Rev. Henry Wingard
officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery with full military rites conducted at
graveside. Horst was killed in action April 7 in Vietnam, where he was an Army aircraft
commander of a medical evacuation helicopter. He graduated from Hillcrest High School
in 1968 and attended Southwest Missouri State College before entering the Army. Horst
had been in Vietnam for 10 months. Surviving are his wife, Mary Beth, the former Mary
Beth Wheeler of Ozark; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claiborne Horst, Springfield; a sister,
Mrs. Lynn Keene, Springfield; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Woker,
St. Louis; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Henne, St. Louis. Memorial
contributions may be made to UNICEF, Springfield, Mo.
Horst, Wilford L. 2 Dec 1931 - 20 Jul 2006 SN-L 23 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Charles James & Cuma (Stewart) Horst, Jr. ; married Caroline]
Wilford L. Horst, age 74, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006, in
his home. He was born December 2, 1931, in Mountain View, Missouri, the son of
Charles James and Cuma (Stewart) Horst. His parents and two brothers preceded him in
death. He was a graduate of Ozark High School, and served his country in the U.S.
Marine Corps. Mr. Horst was a Trade Show Business owner, and had been in the family
floor covering business. He also had been employed as a sales manager for textile firms.
Survivors include: His wife, Caroline; six children, Linda, Gary, Brenda, Karen, Jared,
and Damon; 12 grandchildren, Justin, Christina, Kerry, Nate, Joshua, Joe, Stephanie,
Katie, Allyson, Rebeccah, Jillian, and Devin; a brother, Weston; two sisters, Fama Jean
and Annette; and a host of other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral will be at 2
p.m. Sunday, July 23, in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor Joseph Barber
officiating. No visitation is planned. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Horton, Carol Sue (Burgess) 20 Feb 1946 – 11 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992

Carol Sue Horton, 46, Nixa, died Friday, Sept. 11, at Mercy Hospital Medical
Center, Des Moines, Iowa. She was born February, 20, 1946, the daughter of William T.
and Veda Tarbutton Burgess. In 1964 she graduated from Greenwood High School, and
on October 10, 1964, she married Floyd Lee Horton Jr. Throughout her life she lived in
the Springfield and Nixa area. She, along with her husband, owned and operated Horton
Supply Company. She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include
her husband, Floyd; a son, Mike Horton and his wife, Jamie, Springfield; a daughter,
Karen, Springfield; her mother, Veda Burgess, Springfield; a brother, William T. Burgess
Jr, and his wife, Nora, Springfield; her mother-in-law, Genevieve Horton, Nixa; and
sister-in-law and her husband, Patti and Berl Floyd, Nixa. Services were held Monday,
Sept. 14, in Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
Horton, Henry 23 Oct 1909 - 7 Jul 1970 CCR 9 Jul 1970 p3
[Note: Son of Isaac N. & Eliza A. ( ) Horton; married Mary L. 6 Dec 1914 - 5 Jan
1995]
Henry Horton, 63, Route 1, Rogersville, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday in his home. Mr.
Horton had been a farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian County. He is survived by
his wife, Mary L. Horton; two sons, Robert Gene Horton of Rogersville and Cecil Horton
of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Braden of Lathrop; four grandchildren; two brothers,
Chesley Horton of Long Beach, Calif. and Sherman Horton of Bellflower, Calif. three
sisters, Mrs. Tima Roller of Springfield, Mrs. Clara Roller of Dallas and Mrs. Elsie Sartin
of Bellflower. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Spring Hill Baptist Church with
the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Horton, Issac N. Dec 1868 - 14 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of John & Roshina (Roller) Horton; married Eliza Stillens; tombstone gives
birthdate as 2 Jan 1869]
Funeral services for Issac Horton were held January 18, at 2:00 pm in the Pedlo
church with Rev. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Pedlo cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Horton was born in December 1868 and passed away January
14, 1949 at the age of 80 years. He married Eliza Stillens and to this union were born ten
children. Two of them preceded him in death. Survivors include the wife, Eliza; four
sons, Riley Horton and Chesley Horton of Springfield, Sherman Horton of Paramount,
Ca, and Henry Horton of near Rogersville; four daughters, Mrs. Tima Roller and Mrs.
Cara Roller of Rogersville, Mrs. Addie Bruler of Bremerton, WA and Mrs. Elsie Sartin of
Willowbrook, CA; fourteen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren and a host of
other friends and relatives.
Horton, James Michael “Mike” 3 Jul 1965 - 6 Nov 2003 SN-L 9 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Floyd & Sue (Burgess) Horton, Jr.]
James Michael Horton, 38, of Springfield, formerly of Nixa, passed away
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, in his home. Mike was born to Floyd Horton Jr. and Sue Burgess
Horton, July 3, 1965, in Springfield, Mo. He was a 1984 graduate of Nixa High School,

and worked as a sales representative for Horton Supply Company. Mike was an avid
computer buff and collector of antiques. While Mike left us all too soon, it is wonderful
to know that he had the gift of never meeting a stranger. He always found a common
interest with the people that he met. Once you met Mike you had a friend for life,
whether you knew it or not. Mike did not forget names or faces. You might not remember
meeting him, but he never forgot meeting you. Another of the great loves of Mike's life
was his cocker spaniel, Jessie. You rarely saw Mike without Jessie at his side. Mike
accepted Christ as his Savior at a young age at Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. Mike was
preceded in death by his loving mother, Sue Horton, his grandfathers, Floyd Horton Sr.
and William T. Burgess, and uncle Bill Burgess. He is survived by his sister, Karen
Horton of Kansas City; his father and stepmother, Floyd and Dolores Horton, Nixa;
stepsisters and spouses, Heather and Jimmy Standaert, and Keri and Ryan Myers, all of
Kansas City; his grandmothers, Genevieve Horton, Nixa, and Veda Burgess, Springfield;
his aunt and uncle, Berl and Patti Floyd, Nixa; and aunt Nora Burgess, Springfield. He is
also survived by cousins Tara and Bryan Mulholland, Chuck and Rene Burgess, Teresa
West, Jeff and Missy Floyd, and Stephanie and John Hassell. Services will be held
Monday at 10 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa with interment at McConnellBledsoe Cemetery in Nixa. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
AND
Horton, James Michael "Mike" 3 Jul 1965 - 6 Nov 2003 CCH-N
James Michael "Mike" Horton, 38, Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died Thursday,
Nov. 6, 2003 in his home. He was born to Floyd Horton Jr. and Sue Burgess Horton, July
3, 1965 in Springfield. He was a 1984 graduated of Nixa High School, and worked as a
sales representative for Horton Supply Company. Horton was an avid computer buff and
collector of antiques. While he left us all too soon, it is wonderful to know that he had the
gift of never meeting a stranger. He always found a common interest with the people that
he met. Once you met him you had a friend for life, whether you knew it or not. He did
not forget names or faces. You might not remember meeting him, but he never forgot
meeting you. Another of the great loves of Horton's life was his cocker spaniel, Jessie.
You rarely saw him without Jessie at his side. Horton accepted Christ as his Savior at a
young age at Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. He was preceded in death by his loving
mother Sue Horton, his grandfathers, Floyd Horton Sr., and William T. Burgess, and
Uncle Bill Burgess. He is survived by his sister, Karen Horton, Kansas City; his father
and stepmother, Floyd and Dolores Horton, Nixa; stepsisters and spouses, Heather and
Jimmy Stadaeri and Keri and Ryan Myers, all of Kansas City; his grandmothers,
Genevieve Horton, Nixa, and Veda Burgess, Springfield; his aunt and uncle Berl and
Patti Floyd, Nixa, and aunt Nora Burgess, Springfield. He is also survived by cousins,
Tara and Bryan Mulholland, Chuck and Rene Burgess, Teresa West, Jeff and Missy
Floyd, and Stephanie and Jon Hassell. Services were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 Adams
Funeral Home in Nixa with interment at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery in Nixa.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. ©Ozarks
Newsstand 2003
Horton, Jerry George 24 Oct 1943 - 10 Aug 1991 NN-E 15 Aug 1991 & NN-E 22 Aug
1991

[Note: Son of Elmer & ? (?) Horton; married Rosie]
Jerry George Horton; 47, Sparta, died at 4:45 p.m. Aug. 10 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Horton was born Oct. 24, 1943, in Marshall, Ark. He is survived by
his wife, Rosie, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Horton, Marshall, Ark.;
three daughters, Connie, Drenda and Marla, all of Springfield; his stepchildren, Mike,
James, Tim and Robin, all of Sparta; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a
brother, Leon C. Horton, Marshall, Ark.; and a sister, Janis Crumley, Springfield.
Services were held Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell
Hinds officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
Horton, John Tolbert “Tollie” 15 Apr 1875 - 7 Feb 1959
CCR 12 Feb 1959 p5
Funeral services for John T. Horton, 85, of near Bruner, who died Saturday, Feb.
7 were held Tuesday afternoon at the La Rose Church, with Rev. Sylva Howard
officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mary Padgett Horton and
five children. Survivors include one son, Marion Horton of Springfield; two daughters,
Mrs. Martha Barnard and Mrs. Rhoda Marshall, both of Stockton, Calif; one brother,
James Horton of Rogersville; 17 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and one great,
great grandchild.
Horton, Josie N. (Nance) 30 Jun 1886 - 2 Oct 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: married Dan E Horton 9 May 1890 - 3 Nov 1973]
Mrs. Josie N. Horton, 85, of Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in her home.
Mrs. Horton was a lifelong resident of Christian and Green Counties and had resided in
Springfield since 1942. She was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Dan E. Horton, one niece and three nephews. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Elm Grove Methodist Church with Rev.
George Carden officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Horton, Lewis Alva 25 Sep 1886 - 25 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: Son of James & Amanda (Patton) Horton]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here for Alva
Horton, 76, died at his home about midnight Friday. The Rev. Sylva Howard officiated
with burial in Ozark Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Horton was a lifelong resident of
Christian County. He is survived by a brother, Dan, Route 12, Springfield, and several
nieces and nephews.
Horton, Lula Bruce (Jackson) 20 Aug 1888 - 15 Oct 1969 CCR 16 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Louis & Atlanta V. (Hyde) Jackson; married James Lee
Horton 7 Aug 1877 - 1960]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula B. Horton, 81, of Springfield, were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Estel I. Moore officiating, Burial was
in the McHaffie Cemetery north of Bruner. Mrs. Horton was a former resident of the
Bruner community and a member of the Westport Assembly of God. She died at 2 p.m.
Friday in the home of her son, Floyd Horton, Nixa, following an apparent heart attack.

Survivors include another son, Louis Horton, Bohoshe, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. Kate
Johnson and Mrs. Gwendolyn Dalton, both of Springfield; 14 grandchildren and 29 great
grandchildren.
Horton, Virgil 1895 - 19 Nov 1972 OH 23 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: married Pearl]
ROGERSVILLE - Virgil Horton, 77, lifelong resident of Rogersville, died last
Sunday at his home after a long illness. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the
Rogersville Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pearl; a son, Arthur, of the
home; a daughter, Mrs. Lean Virginia Carr, of the home; a foster son, James Collings,
Springfield, three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were under
direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Horton, Wanda (Gardner) 1935 - 3 May 1972 CCR 11 May 1972 p4
[Note: granddaughter of James Alfred & Dora E. (Hall) Gardner; married Robert Gene
Horton - a marriage record dated 25 December 1955 for Robert Gene Horton gives wife’s
name as Wilma Marie Gardner]
Mrs. Wanda Horton, 36, of Rt 2, Rogersville, died while in surgery, Wednesday,
May 3 at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. She had suffered from a brain tumor and had
been ill only a short time. Mrs. Horton is survived by her husband, Robert G. Horton;
four children, Kirby, Gina, Jill and Cory, all of the home; her father, Tug Gardner of
Oldfield and a grandmother, Mrs. Dora Gardner of Richmond, Calif. A fund to assist the
family with medical expenses has been established at the Citizens Bank of Rogersville
and persons wishing to contribute may mail their contribution to the bank, friends said.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Church of Christ at Sparta, with Mr.
Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Springfield Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Hosfield, Nathan Alan 3 Jan 1998 -3 Jan 1998 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
Nathan Alan Hosfield, infant son of Steven Alan and Alora (Hartwell) Hosfield,
was stillborn Saturday, January 3, 1998 in Baptist Hospital, Kansas City Mo. He is
survived by: His parents, Steven and Alora, of Grandview, maternal grandparents, Danny
and Janie Hartwell, Nixa; paternal grandparents, Martha White, Grandview, and James
Hosfield, Kansas City; maternal great-grandparents, Dean and Evelyn Lewis, Nixa, and
Clifford and Loretts Hartwell, Elkland; paternal great-grandmother, Birdie Kline, Helena,
and Maternal great-great-grandmothers, Amanda Ensminger, Nixa, and Audrey Cowen,
East Peoria, III. A graveside service was Tuesday January 6, 1998 in Prospect Cemetery,
south of Ozark, with Rev. Richard Wakefield officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Hoskins, Raymond W. 1904 - 3 Jul 1973 OH 5 Jul 1973 p8
Marshfield - Ray W. Hoskins, 69, Niangua, was pronounced dead on arrival at the
Marshfield Clinic at 8 a.m. Tuesday after a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Ora; two
daughters, Mrs. Deborah McDonald and Mrs. Mildred Dinwiddie, Springfield; three
sons, Paul of Long Tree, Iowa, Everett of Ozark and Raymond, Jr. of Iowa City, Iowa;
three sisters, Mrs. Helen Favrycki of Fair Grove, Mrs. Sarah Walker of Kansas City, and

Mrs. Hazel Webster of Versailles; three brothers , Claude of Morgan, Pete of the state of
Wash,. and Otis of Denver, Colo.; 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, Funeral
arrangements were under direction of Barber-Edwards-Arthur of Marshfield.
Hotsenpiller, Maxine (Thompson) 21 May 1922 - 17 Aug 2004 SN-L 19 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Elijah & Inez Thompson; married 30 Oct 1947 Lee Hotsenpiller]
Maxine Hotsenpiller, 82, of Nixa, Mo., went home to be with Jesus Aug. 17,
2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born May 21, 1922, in Versailles, Mo.,
the daughter of Elijah and Inez Thompson. She was a member of the Methodist Church in
Versailles. On Oct. 30, 1947, she married Lee Hotsenpiller, who preceded her in death.
They had a car lot and body shop for several years in Springfield, Mo. They had four
daughters and one son, Kathy Coughenour of Okla., Jeanie Mincks Bollinger, Patty
Graue, Sandy Hambelton and Bill Hotsenpiller, all from this area. Maxine was a member
of the Eagles Lodge and loved music tremendously. She had 10 grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank dear
friends Paul Wiles and Martha Jeffries, Community Hospices of America, Integrity
Home Care, Maxine's Earth Angels, Sarah Overstreet and Diana Holt. The family will
receive friends at the Community Building, English Village Park, Nixa, Mo., Hwy 160
and CC, Friday, Aug. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. A private cremation is unannounced. In lieu of
flowers, please make donations to Community Hospices of America, Springfield, Mo.
Hough, Grady Eldon 23 Feb 1968 – 18 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
Grady Eldon Hough, age 27; of Springfield, died Saturday Nov. 18, 1995, in his
home. He was born Feb. 23, 1968, in Kansas City, and was a 1986 graduate of Parkview
High School, Springfield. He was preceded in death by: His wife, Tina; his father, Keith
Lafferty; and grandparents, Melvin and Lois Lafferty. Survivors include: His daughter,
Megan Nicole Hough Lafferty; his mother and stepfather, Janet and Timothy Draper,
Nixa; a sister, Casey Cantrell, Pleasant Hope; a half-brother, Shane Lafferty, Lebanon;
grandparents, Farrell and Eleanore Hough, Lebanon; a nephew, Scotty Altic, Pleasant
Hope; a special friend, Jennifer; aunts; uncles; and friends. Funeral services were
Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Hough, Lindsey R. 3 May 1961 - 18 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Mitchell & Mary Ann Hough]
Lindsey R. Hough, 40, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Springfield and Carthage,
died in his home Monday, February 18, 2002, of a heart attack. The son of Mitchell and
Mary Ann Hough, he was born May 3, 1961 in Springfield. He was a graduate of
Glendale High School in 1979 and also Drury University in 1983. He had resided in
Topeka the past nine years and had attended law school at the University of Tulsa. He is
survived by his father and stepmother, Judge Mitchell Hough and Judy Hough, Ozark; his
mother, Mary Ann Hough, Springfield; a sister and her husband, Terianne and Jeff Love
and their three children, Alysha, Erin and Jack Love of Springfield Missouri. Services
were at 11 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2002, in Christ Episcopal Church, with the Rev.
Virginia D. Brown and the Rev. Constance Tyndall officiating, with burial in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Christ's Episcopal Church or the charity of their

choice. He valued his many close friends that he had in Springfield, Topeka and around
the country and will be dearly missed by all of his friends and family.
Hough, Tina Maria (Paschall) Dean Lafferty 20 Jun 1968 - 9 Sep 1993 OH 15 Sep
1993
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Susan (McDonald) Paschall; apparently took name of stepfather, Glen Dean; married ? Lafferty; married Grady Eldon Hough]
Tina Maria Dean Hough, 25, Sparta, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1993 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born June 20, 1968. She grew up in Walnut
Grove and was Salutatorian of the class of 1986. She attended Drury College. She was
employed by Credit Bureau of the Ozarks as Supervisor of Collections. Survivors include
her husband, Grady Eldon Hough; her daughter, Megan Nicole Hough Lafferty; her
mother and stepfather, Susan and John Stewart, Springfield; her father and his wife, Bill
and Debbie Paschall, Pleasant Hill; a stepfather and his wife, Glen and Ida Dean, Bolivar;
grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Frank McDonald, New Castle, Ind., and Sadie Paschall,
Springfield; a great-grandmother Gertrude Robbins, Valparaiso, Ind.; two sisters, Connie
Emmitt and her husband, Rick, Springfield, and Jessi Paschall, Pleasant Hill; two
brothers, Paul Dean Paschall, Springfield, and Josh Paschall, Pleasant Hill; a stepbrother,
Jeffery Dean, Bolivar; a niece and nephew, Hillary and Brandon Emmitt; her father and
mother-in-law, Timothy and Janet Draper, Nixa; aunts, uncles and cousins. Services were
held Sunday, Sept. 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Paul Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Megan Hough Lafferty Fund, c/o Postal and Federal Credit Union, 1983 E. Seminole,
Springfield, Mo. 65804.
Houghton, Douglas Virgil 7 Apr 1934 - 18 Jun 2004 CCH-N 30 Jun 2004 & SN-L 20
Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Virgil & Delore (Scollon) Houghton; married 9 Jun 1956 Judith A. Lowe]
Douglas Virgil Houghton, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Friday, June 18, 2004.
He was born April 7, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Virgil and Delorc (Scollon)
Houghton. He served his country in the U. S. Army. On June 9, 1956 he and Judith A.
Lowe were united in marriage. Houghton was a member of St. Joseph The Worker
Catholic Church in Ozark, a member of Knights of Columbus, and a Veteran of Foreign
Wars member. Survivors include: His wife, Judith; six children, Douglas M. Houghton
and his wife Linda, Ames Iowa, Ann Salucka and her husband Ray, Cedar Rapids Iowa,
David Houghton and wife Lorie, Clearwater, Fla., Stephen Houghton and his wife Sara,
Round Rock, Texas, Amy Drost and her husband Jeff, St. Joseph, Mo. and D. Jason
Houghton, Atlanta Ga. Fourteen Grandchildren: Douglas C. Lucas, Alexander, Kelly,
Kathryn, Madeline, David, Emily-Jacklyn, Samantha, Victoria, Jennifer, Alycia, and
Jebidiah; siblings: Donald Houghton, Virginia Santoro, Theresa Ventura, and Carl
Phelps. A funeral mass was 10 a.m. Monday, June 21 in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic
Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Cremation followed. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Housch, John Wilson 25 Dec 1934 - 18 Nov 1997 CCH-N 22 Nov 1997
[Note: Son of Edwin James "Tony" & Jessie Ruth (Partee) Housch]

John Wilson Housch, age 62, of Sparta, died Tuesday, November 18, 1997, in his
home. He was born December 25, 1934 in Mountain Home, Ark., and was the son of
Edwin James "Tony" Housch and Jessie Ruth Partee Housch. His parents preceded him
in death. Mr. Housch was a farmer. Survivors include: his sister, June Davis and her
husband, Ted, Sparta; two nieces, Rosemary Fulton, and Violet Caylor, both of Sparta;
and a nephew, Tony Michael Davis, Springfield. A graveside service was Friday, Nov.
21, in Bruner Cemetery with Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
House, Charles Sep 1895 - Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p6
[Note: Son of James S. & Mary M. House; married Elsie 1898 - 23 Dec 1987]
BILLINGS - Services for Charles House, 81 of Billings were at 1 p.m. Monday in
Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Nick Arnold officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery, Republic. Mr. House, a lifelong Christian County resident, died Saturday
evening in Foster Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a retired Frisco employee
having worked there for more than 25 years. He is survived by his wife Elsie; a son,
Norris Charles of Long Beach, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Josephine Land of Republic; a
brother, Clyde of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Daisy Harris of the state of Kansas and six
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
House, Elsie (?) 1898 - 23 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
[Note: married Charles House Sep 1895 - Feb 1977]
Elsie House, 89, Billings, died Dec. 23 at St. John's Regional Health Center in
Springfield. Services for Mrs. House were held Saturday in Meadors Chapel, Republic,
with the Rev. Melvin Stapp officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery: Mrs. House
was a member of the Billings First Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Norris
Charles, Porterville, California; a daughter, Josephine Land, Republic; six grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
House, Etta (Dwyer) 1892 - 20 Mar 1963 CCR 28 Mar 1963
[Note: married George N. House 17 Sep 1888 - 25 Sep 1962]
Mrs. Etta House, 70, Chadwick, died at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital. She was the widow of George N. House, who died Sept. 25, 1962. Mrs.
House was a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter,
Mrs. Ruby McCall, Kansas City; two sons, Herbert, Buena Park, Calif.; and Junior,
Chadwick; seven grandchildren, and three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Helton, Duenweg, Mrs.
Dessia Gibson, Joplin, and Mrs. Orpha Archer, Baxter Springs, Kan. Services were at 2
p.m. Saturday at the Chadwick Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
House, George N.
17 Sep 1888 - Sep 1962 CCR 27 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John & Polly A. House; married Etta Dwyer]
Funeral services for George N. House, 74, who died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at his
home southwest of Chadwick, were held at 2 p.m. today at the Chadwick Baptist
Church, Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Ozark. Mr. House was a native of the Chadwick community and a member of the

Chadwick Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Etta; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby
McCall, Kansas City; two sons, Herbert, Beuna Park, Calif. and Junior House, Chadwick;
a brother, W. M. “Bill: House, Chadwick; a sister, Mrs. Ellie Hammond, also of
Chadwick and six grandchildren.
House, George N. 13 Sep 1923 - 21 Oct 1991 NN-E 24 Oct 1991
George N. House, 68, of Chadwick died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 1991
in his home. He was born Sept. 13, 1923 in Chadwick to George N. House and
Etta Dwyer House. A lifelong resident of Chadwick, he was a retired truck driver
and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He married
Maxine Weter on June 9, 1944, and they had six children. Survivors include his
wife of 47 years, Maxine, of the home, and their children, Paul of Chestnutridge,
Patsy Osborn of Chadwick, Vicky Walker of Chadwick, Rick House of Ozark,
Eddie House of Oldfield, and Penny Braden of Chadwick; 12 grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; a brother, Herb House, Fullerton, Calif.; a sister, Ruby
McCall of Springfield; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, Oct. 23 in the Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. James “Hobo”
Applegate officiating. Burial followed in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
House, Hubert “Fatty” 1898 - 7 Aug 1962 CCR 9 Aug 1962 p4
Funeral services for Hubert “Fatty” House, 64, lifelong resident of Billings, who
died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after a long illness were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Harris
Chapel in Billings with the Rev. R. W. Forbes officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery at Republic. Mr. House was a Billings barber for almost 20 years. He was also
a Frisco Railway employee for 36 years prior to retirement three years ago. He was a
member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of the Way Employees. He is survived by his
wife, Marguerite; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Pauline Johns, Ozark; three sons, Max D.,
Aurora, Jack A., Brookline and Hubert Lee of the home; four brothers. Clyde and June of
Springfield Ted of Nevada and Charley of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Daisy Harris, Modesto,
Calif. and nine grandchildren.
House, James C. 1917 - 26 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
James C. House, 70, of Billings, died Jan. 26 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. House were held Jan. 29 at the Meadors
Chapel, Billings, with the Revs. Melvin Stapp and Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Mr. House had been a resident of Billings most of his
life, and was a member of the Billings Baptist Church. A retired maintenance-of-way
employee of the Frisco Railroad, he was an Army veteran of World War II serving in
Burma and India. His survivors include his mother, Ollie Thompson, Springfield; his
wife, Betty; a son, James R., Billings; two daughters, Barbara Ebert and Anna House,
both of Billings; and three grandchildren, Craig, Darin and Brooke.
House, William M. 11 Mar 1894 - 31 Jan 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: married 12 Mar 1916 Lillian C. “Lillie” Lemler 2 Jan 1899 - 18 Nov 1985]
OZARK - William M. House, 78, of Star Route, Chadwick, died at 2:20 p.m.
Wednesday after a long illness. Mr. House was a retired farmer and a member of

Oakwood Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years. Surviving are his
wife, Lillie; seven daughters, Mrs. Sarah Andrews, Garden Grove, Calif., Mrs. Pearl
Bilyeu, Sparta, Mrs. Maude Freeman and Mrs. Pauline Dobbins, both of Costa Mesa,
Calif., Mrs. Marie Applegate, Chadwick, Mrs. Blanche Keene, Appleton City and Mrs.
Beulah Maynard, Springfield; one son, John W. of Long Beach, Calif.; one sister, Mrs,
Ella Hammons, Chadwick; 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Houser, Edwin Copelin "Tim" 26 May 1929 - 27 Aug 2005 SN-L 28 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Orlie E. & Sarah (Forrester) Houser; married 21 Feb 1960 Cleora Wehrs]
Edwin Copelin "Tim" Houser, 76, of Nixa, Mo., died August 27, 2005, of cancer.
He was born May 26, 1929, near Hurley, Mo., the son of Orlie E. and Sarah Forrester
Houser. He and Cleora Wehrs were married on February 21, 1960, in Campus Lutheran
Church at Columbia, Mo. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired Entomologist
and Real Estate Appraiser. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; and a
sister, Jo Houser Haring. Survivors include his wife, Cleora, of the home; his brothers,
Alfred G. Houser and wife, Charlotte, and Benny V. Houser, all of Crane, Mo.; and a
brother-in-law, Robert W. Haring of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, August 30, 2005, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. If desired,
friends may contribute a memorial to Short Cemetery, P.O. Box 313, Hurley, MO 65675.
Houser, Guineth age 29
Funeral services for Mrs. Guineth Houser, 29, who died Thursday night will be at
2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel with the Rev. Gordan
Lokey officiating. She lived at 821 West Elm Street. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Miller,
Harold Bailey, Forrest Hopper, Merle Houtz, Forrest Brite and Ralph Mangan.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Houser, Laura Lavonia (Hargrove) 15 Dec 1869 - 5 May 1948 CCR 13 May 1948
[Note: Daughter of William & Lucinda Hargrove; married 31 May 1891 John Houser]
Mrs. Laura Lavonia Houser was born in the state of Tennessee December 15,
1869, the daughter of the late William and Lucinda Hargrove, and passed away at her
home near Hurley, Mo., on May 5, 1948. She moved to Greene county, Missouri, with
her parents when she was two years old and at the age of eighteen she moved to the home
in Stone county where she has lived for 60 years. She was united in marriage to John
Houser on May 31, 1891, and to this union ten children were born. Two daughters, Mrs.
Myra Smith and Mrs. Zelma Sifferman preceded her in death. She was converted early in
life and united with the Primitive Baptist church. She was a consecrated worker, a
devoted wife and loving mother. Surviving are her husband, John; six sons, J.G. of
Central Point, Ore.; Herman of Visalia, Calif., Alfred and Cecil of Crane, Archie of Del
Rey, Calif., and C.H. of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Gold of Crane and Mrs. A.B.
Davis of Rogers, Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Anna Long of Texas; 31 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Hurley school
auditorium by Rev. O.E. Coones of Bentonville, Ark. Burial was in the Short cemetery
under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.

Housh, Jessie Ruth 11 Nov 1908 - 31 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Tony J. Housh 28 Jun 1899 - 8 Jan 1983]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Jessie R. Housh, 66, of Bruner were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Alva Richmond officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Mrs. Housh died Sunday at her home after a six-month
illness.
AND
Housh, Jessie Ruth 11 Nov 1908 - 31 Aug 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness during the
death of our wife and mother, Jessie Ruth Housh. A special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Dean
Harris of the funeral home. The family of Jessie Ruth Housh.
Housman, Lester F. 30 Jan 1892 - Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married Mildred]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Lester F. Housman, 84, Rogersville, were at 1
p.m. Wednesday in the Marsh Chapel here with H. F. Robertson and the Rev. W. L.
Gaddis officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Masonic rites were
conducted after the funeral services. Mr. Housman died at 11:37 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a veteran of World War I, a
member of the Marshfield VFW post, the Henderson 477 AF & AM Masonic Lodge, the
Bethel Chapter 281 of the Eastern Star and the United Methodist Church. He is survived
by his wife, Mildred and a sister, Mrs. Doris Ellgood, Dumas, Ark. The family will be at
the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.
Houtz, Ty M. 1961 - 21 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Ikey & ? (Heanson) Houtz]
Ty M. Houtz, 27, of Rogersville, died Sunday as the result of a drowning accident
on Table Rock Lake. Services for Mr. Houtz will be held today (Thursday, Aug. 25) at 10
a.m, in the Greenlawn North Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Louis Caddell officiating.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Ty was an employee of Service
Merchandise in Springfield. His survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ikey Houtz,
Rogersville; two sisters, Sherri Carrigan, San Rafael, California, and Nancy Proctor,
Springfield; his maternal grandmother, Faye Heanson; and his paternal grandmother,
Floreine Houtz.
Howard, Agnes P. (Richardson) 15 Nov 1909 – 23 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Walcie Richardson; married Lt. Col. William Robert
Howard]
Agnes P. Howard, 82, Ozark, formerly of Springfield, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 23, 1991 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1909 in
Owasso, Okla., to Henry and Walcie Richardson. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lt. Col. William Robert Howard; and a brother, Henry Richardson, Jr. She is
survived by a son, William R. Howard II, Madison, Wis.; a daughter, Beryl Atkinson,
Webster Groves; and four grandchildren, Roy William Atkinson Jr., Brett Barrett
Howard, Keri Ann Atkinson, and Pamela Megan Howard. Services were held

Wednesday, Nov. 27, in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating.
Burial was in Springfield National cemetery.
Howard, Andrew Jackson “Jack” 26 Dec 1858 - 22 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of Francis Calvin & Martha Ann (Porter) Howard; married 4 Nov 1894 Addie
Manlove 13 Jul 1868 - ?]
Another of our beloved long-time residents, Mr. A. J. Howard was claimed by
death Thursday night, June 22, at his home. He was 91 years of age, 61 of which have
been spent as cashier of the Bank of Billings. Mr. Howard was the last of the original
group of stockholders and organizers of the Bank of Billings which was established in
March of 1889, with J. J. Pearce, president; James Hildreth, vice-president and A.J.
Howard, cashier. While Mr. Howard had been in frail health for some time, he continued
his activities at the bank until two months ago when his health would no longer permit.
However, he attended and was honored at the sixty-first Annual Stockholders meeting
held on May 9, with his last visit to the bank two weeks ago. Mr. Howard, effectionatley
(sic) known as “Jack” was recognized as an outstanding banker known for his sound bank
principles, excellent judgment and integrity. There has never been a time through all the
panics, through all the depressions, but what anyone who had a dollar or who had
thousands in the Bank of Billings could walk in the front door and get every dollar he had
coming. He was the oldest active banker in Missouri. Mr. Howard served on the Board of
Education of the Billings school for 50 years. In his early years, he was surveyor, school
teacher and farmer. He helped survey many of the farms and lands here in Christian
County. On James River is what is known to hundreds of this community as the Jack
Howard farm, and on this farm one would find a nice herd of pure bred cattle, of which
Mr. Howard had made quite a study and hobby. Andrew Jackson Howard was born on
December 26, 1858 on this farm on James River. He was graduated from the old
Marionville College in 1878 and attended the University of Missouri. In 1894, he was
married to Addie Manlove, a sister of former Congressman, Joe J. Manlove. Mrs.
Howard preceded him in death in 1941. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Harriet Massey
of Ozark, two sons, Kenneth and Andrew of Billings, and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the high school auditorium with Rev. D.
S. Frazier and Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Joe Berghaus, Hubert Gibson, Joe
Burger, Henry Garbee, Oliver Wampler, and C.N. Thomas. The songs were sung by a
girl’s quartet, composed of Eldena Hale, Lou Koenig, Betty Ann Rauch and Erna Lou
Katzur, who were accompanied by Mrs. Al. Kucera.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is undated.
Howard, Albert Marion 6 Feb 1869 - 26 Jan 1952
[Note: Son of Henry Taft & Nancy Howard; married 20 Aug 1893 Permelia Shelton]
Albert Marion Howard was born February 6, 1869, and died January 26, 1952 at
the age of 82 years and 11 months. Mr. Howard was the eldest son of Henry T. and
Nancy Howard, whose parents emigrated to this community from North Carolina about
1830 and settled on the James River near the Greene-Christian county line. On August
20,1893 he was married to Permelia Shelton. Shortly after their marriage they purchased
a farm and engaged in general farming. Mr. Howard was already to cooperate in any

movement for the improvement of the community. In his young manhood he was
converted to the Christian faith and became a charter member of the Battlefield
Methodist church and was a member of the church board until failing health forced his
retirement. His wife preceded him in death on November 24,1939. Survivors include
three sons, Almus of Kansas City, Clarence of Marshfield and Ernest of Springfield;
three daughters, Mrs. Birdie McElhaney of Republic, Mrs. Grace Cable of Versailles, and
Mrs. Merle Zulauf of the home; two brothers, G.W. Howard of Springfield and R. F.
Howard of Wharton, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Araminta Sanders from Springfield, one
grandson, four granddaughters and a great-granddaughter, several nieces and nephews
and many friends.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Howard, Charles Luther 5 Apr 1872 - 29 Dec 1952
CCR 8 Jan 1953 p5
[Note: son of Levi C. & Ann (Creson) Howard - marriage record gives wife as Suzanne
Caudle]
Charles Luther Howard, born in Ray County, Missouri April 5, 1872, died in his
home in the Shady Grove community Monday, Dec, 29 where he had resided since 1920,
having moved to Christian County in 1898. In Feb 1950, he married Suzanna Caudill
[SIC - marriage records give 21 Feb 1905 date]. One son, Homer Howard, was born to
this marriage. Mr. Howard was a devout member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Other survivors, besides Mrs. Howard and Homer, is a brother, Riley Howard of
Ozark and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday
afternoon, Dec. 30 by the Rev. Robert Holloway in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel.
Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery.
Howard, Dallas 7 May 1883 - 16 Dec 1961 CCR 22 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Obediah & Lizzie Howard; married Lula Gahagan]
Funeral services for Dallas Howard, 78, of Highlandville, who died Saturday at
his farm home near Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Tory Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Howard, a lifelong member of the Highlandville
community is survived by his wife, Lula; a daughter, Mrs. Chris Wolf of Highlandville;
two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Howard, Edgar 1905 - 8 May 1961 CCR 11 May 1961 p4
[Note: married Wynona]
Funeral services for Edgar Howard, 55, a resident of Willard and Highlandville
communities who died in Wabash, Ind. Monday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Rose
Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Alden Jayness officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of Brim-Daniel of Ash Grove. He is survived by his wife,
Wynona; one son, Tommy of the home; one daughter, Renee of the home; one brother
Verdie of Highlandville; one sister, Myrtle Adkinson of Kansas City.
Howard, Effie Elizabeth (Willhite) 23 Sep 1880 - 11 Nov 1956 CCR 22 Nov 1956 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie Elizabeth Howard, 76, a former resident of
Christian County who died Nov. 11 at Yakima, Wash. were held Saturday, Nov. 17 at

2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Donald Mabe officiating.
Burial was in Tory Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Survivors include three daughters, two sons, 16 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren,
and one great, great grandchild whose names were not available for publication.
Howard, Elsie Mae Lee 7 Jun 1907 - 26 May 1998 CCH-N 10 Jun 1998
Elsie Mae Lee Howard was born June 7, 1907, near Fair Grove, and died May 26,
1998. She spent her adult life living near Ponce de Leon and Nixa. She was the widow of
Seamon Howard. She is survived by four sons and their families, Huston and his wife
Josephine, Nixa; John and his wife, Dorothy, Springfield; Fred and his wife Marilee,
Springfield; Delbert and his longtime friend Jackie Smith, Nixa; 13 grandchildren; and 18
great-grandchildren. Other survivors include two nieces, Ida Bell Mastellar and Mary
Jane Hale and a cousin Shirley Mae Hartley. Elsie was a homemaker who spent her life
caring for others around her. Memorial services were conducted May 28, 1998, at Harris
Funeral chapel in Nixa followed by burial in Tory Cemetery.
Howard, George Washington 21 Jun 1874 - 9 Dec 1949 CCR 15 Dec 1949
[Note: Son of Levi C. & Anna Elizabeth (Creson/Cresent) Howard; married Vina Caudill
26 Dec 1881 - 28 Jan 1971]
George Washington Howard died at his home in Ozark Friday at the age of 75.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Craffin Funeral Home chapel with
the Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in the Shipman cemetery. Mr. Howard was
born June 21, 1874, at Clarence, Missouri. In early life he moved from Clarence to Ozark
and lived most of his life in and near here. In 1897 he married Vina Caudill. To them
eight children were born, four of whom preceded him in death. He is survived by his
wife, four children, Herbert and Sylvia Howard of Ozark, Perry of Bakersfield, Calif.,
and Velma Lassley of Fresno, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Marge Moore of Denver, Colo., two
brothers, Charles of Sparta and Riley of Ozark, and by eight grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Howard, George Woodson 10 Sept 1876 - 25 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Henry Taft & Nancy Howard]
George Woodson Howard was born in Christian County, Mo., September 10,
1876, and died February 25 at the age of 75 years. He was the son of Henry and Nancy
Howard and spent most his life in the Battlefield community. He was a retired carpenter.
He is survived by one brother, Robert Howard of Wharton, Texas, and sister, Mrs. A.
Sanders of Springfield and other relatives.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 on it.
Howard, Herbert Clarence 11 Jul 1900 - 10 Mar 1967 CCR 16 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & Vina (Caudill) Howard; married first Velma (McGinnis)
Bond 25 Feb 1902 - 1 Jul 1955; married second Gladys Black 18 Jan 1900 - 1 May
1971]
Herbert C. Howard, 66, Route 4, Springfield, a retired Christian County farmer,
was dead on arrival at Burge-Protestant Hospital at 8:15 a.m. Friday. He was a member

of the Turkey Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Howard is survived by his wife, Gladys of the
home; mother, Mrs. Vina Howard, Lampe; two brothers, Perry, state of California, and
Sylva, Lampe; one sister, Mrs. Velma Lassley, state of California; and four step-children.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta. The Rev.
Harry Cole officiated, and burial was under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Howard, Huston 24 Dec 1924 - 22 Apr 2005 SN-L 23 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Wilbur Seaman & Elsie May (Lee) Howard; married 15 Aug 1946 Sarah
Josephine Tennis]
Huston Howard, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Friday, April 22, 2005. He was
born December 24, 1924, in the Tory community, the son of Wilbur Seaman Howard and
Elsie May (Lee) Howard. On August 15, 1946, he and Sarah Josephine Tennis were
united in marriage. He was saved on January 19, 1963, at Craig Hollow Church. He
retired from Lily Tulip after 25 years. Mr. Howard spent his later years talking on the CB
Radio and singing for the Lord. He traveled with his family, making friends over the
years as they sang gospel music together. Survivors include: his wife, Josephine; a
daughter, Sharon Marie Winzeler and husband, Stephen, Nixa; two grandsons, Michael
Winzeler and Daniel Winzeler; three brothers, John Howard and Fred Howard, both of
Springfield, and Delbert Howard, Nixa; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in
death by his parents and a granddaughter, Kari Ann Winzeler. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. Monday, April 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Frank Bostic and Rick
Melton officiating. Burial will be in Jones-Chastain Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3
to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Howard, Ila V. (McCoy) 30 Aug 1910 - 20 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: May be the daughter of George Fredrick and Pearl (Tindle) McCoy, but not shown
with them on 1920 census in Barry County & married about 1929 Verda L. Howard 9 Jun
1909 - 19 Dec 1975]
Ila V. Howard, 77, of Branson, died at 1:17 a.m. Saturday at the Skaggs
Community Hospital, Branson. Services for Mrs. Howard were held Monday at the
Whelchel Funeral Chapel, Branson, with the Revs. Gary Robertson and Ira Keithley of
the Skyline Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs.
Howard was a member of the Farm Club at Highlandville. She was preceded in death by
her husband, V. L. Howard. Her survivors include one daughter, Sue Mabe, Branson; one
brother, Rex McCoy, Springfield; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two
foster grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Howard, James Lorn 1 Jan 1907 - 10 Jan 1962 CCR 11 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Harden H. & Effie Elizabeth (Willhite) Howard; married Clorus Johnson
17 Nov 1929]
Lorn Howard, 55, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 4 p.m.
Wednesday at his home three miles west of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clorus
Howard; by a son, Curtis of Rt. 1, Nixa; a brother, Carl of Manson, Wash.; three sisters,
Mrs. Nola Andrews of Parker, Wash., Mrs. Zula Sanders of Rockford, Ill. and Mrs. Ethel
Jones of Yakima, Wash. and a grandson.
AND

Howard, James Lorn 1 Jan 1907 - 10 Jan 1962 CCR 18 Jan 1962 p3
Funeral services for Lorn Howard, 55, who died Wednesday, Jan. 10, at his home
near Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Captain
Lovell officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Howard, Kenneth Porter 28 Dec 1896 - 9 Nov 1957 CCR 14 Nov 1957 p5
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson “Jack” & Addie (Manlove) Howard]
Funeral services for Kenneth Porter Howard, 60, who died Saturday, November 9
in a Springfield hospital were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Billings, under direction of Harris. Most of his life was spent at Billings with
the exception of a few years in Springfield. Survivors include a daughter, Miss
Genevieve Howard of Pattonville, Mo.; a brother, Andrew Howard of Billings; and a
sister, Mrs. Harriet Massey of Ozark.
Howard, Margaret (Wade) 8 Jan 1875 - 2 Nov 1954 CCR 4 Nov 1954 p2
[Note: Daughter of Joe & ? (?) Wade; Chaffin record gives parents as Joseph & Martha
(McGinnis) White, apparently an error]
Mrs. Margaret Wade Howard, 79, lifelong resident of Christian County and
daughter of pioneer settlers in the Tory neighborhood, died Tuesday morning, November
2 at 6:00 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Howard fell and broke a hip six
weeks ago and death resulted from complications arising from the fracture. Mrs. Howard,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wade, pioneer residents, was born at Tory January 8, 1875.
Her husband, Columbus Howard, died on election night 1952 and Mrs. Howard passed
away on election morning this year. Survivors include two sons, Joe of Ozark and W. S.
Howard of Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Alzy Holt of Artesia, Calif; and four grandsons,
Houston, John, Fred and Delbert Howard, sons of W. S. Howard. Funeral services were
to be held this Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the family church, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
with the pastor, Rev. Houston Crosby, assisted by the former pastor, the Rev. Luther
Parks, in charge, Burial was to be made in Tory Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Pallbearers, all but one relatives of Mrs. Howard, were to be
Fred Wade, V. L. Howard, Edgar Howard, Houston Howard, Chris Wolfe and Robert
Rice.
Howard, Lula (Gahagan) 20 Sep 1885 - 18 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of Michael & Alabama “Allie” (Mayberry) Gahagan; married 23 Mar
1904 CCM Dallas Howard 7 May 1883 - 16 Dec 1961; have wrong death date on
cemetery list]
Mrs. Lula Howard, 94, Highlandville, died Dec. 18 at Fremont Manor after a
short illness. A lifelong resident of the Highlandville community, Mrs. Howard was a
member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruie
Wolf, Highlandville; two brothers, Clifton Gahagan, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs.
Winnie Inmon, Hurley, Mrs. Beulah McGinnis, Ozark, Mrs. Faitha Roy, Springfield; two
grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Saturday in Harris Chapel officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery
near Highlandville.

Howard, Nettie L. (Goins) 11 Aug 1907 - 19 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of William T. & Pearlie (?) Goins]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Nettie Howard, 69, Apache Junction, Ariz. was at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. John Elliott officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Howard, a native of Bruner who lived most of her life in the
Springfield area, died March 19 in General Hospital Florence, Ariz. after a long illness.
She moved to Arizona about three years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Genevieve Stamminger, St. Louis; a sister, Mrs. Eva Lanovich, Apache Junction; a
brother, Tom Goins, Pekin, Ill.; her father, William T. Goins, LaFayette, Tenn; her
mother, Mrs. Pearlie Carey, Apache Junction; two half-brothers, Carl Carey, Springfield
and James Carey, Jr., Ozark and three grandchildren.
Howard, Susannah (Caudill) 19 Jun 1889 - 9 Dec 1972 OH 14 Dec 1972 p4
[Note: Son of William W. & Nancy (Eldridge) Caudill; married Charles Luther Howard 5
Apr 1872 - 29 Dec 1952]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Susannah Howard, 83, of the Sparta
community, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. James
Applegate and Leeroy Maples officiating. Burial will be in the Sparta Cemetery. Mrs.
Howard died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday in the Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital.
AND
Howard, Susannah (Caudill) 19 Jun 1889 - 9 Dec 1972 OH 18 Jan 1973 p6
CARD OF THANKS
I would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, prayers, and also a thank
you to the singers, pall bearers, minister and all who had a part in the funeral services for
Susannah Howard.
Mr. and Mrs. Homer Howard
Howard, Thomas F. 30 Oct 1872 - 29 Aug 1954 CCR 2 Sep 1954 p4
Funeral services for Thomas F. Howard were held Tuesday afternoon, August 31,
at two o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Worth Caughron
officiating. Burial was under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr.
Howard was a native of the Highlandville community was a member of the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church at Tony, Mo. Survivors include two sons, Edward Howard of
Willard and Verdie Howard of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Atkison of
Kansas City; one brother, Dallas Howard of Highlandville; two grandchildren, a host of
friends and many other relatives.
Howard, Velma (McGinnis) 25 Feb 1902 - 1 Jul 1955 CCR 7 Jul 1955 p1
Mrs. Velma Howard, 63, a lifetime resident of the Shady Grove community, died
Friday, July 1, at Osteopathic Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. She was
a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Herbert C.
Howard and one sister, Mrs. Lou Johns of Sparta. Funeral services were held at 1 o’clock
Sunday afternoon at the Shady Grove Church with burial in Shipman Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Howard, Verda L. 9 Jun 1909 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7

[Note: married Ila V. McCoy 30 Aug 1910 - 20 Feb 1988; listed on 1930 census as foster
son of Mary Landers]
OZARK - Verda L. Howard, 68, of rural Highlandville, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday
in his home after suffering from a heart condition for some time. A Hereford cattle farm
owner, he was a member of First Baptist Church of Highlandville. Surviving are his wife,
Ila V.; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Mabe, Branson, a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Adkisson, Tulsa, Okla.;
three grandchildren, three great grandchildren and a foster grandchild. Services will be at
2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel; in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating,
assisted by the Rev. John Bilyeu. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Howard, Verna (Baird) 13 Jan. 1910 – 24 April 1997 CCH-N 7 May 1997
Verna Howard died April 24, 1997, at Lake Isabelle, California. She was born
January 13, 1910, the daughter of Luther and Lula Baird, Ozark. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Terry Howard. She is survived by two daughters, Virginia McAtte,
Lake Isabelle, California, and Annabelle Wheeler, Bakersfield, California; two sisters,
Rinnie Walker, Wichita, Kansas, and Leona Ridenhour, Ozark; several grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Burial was at Lake Isabelle, California.
Howard, Vina (Caudill) 26 Dec 1881 - 28 Jan 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Nancy (Eldridge) Caudill; married George
Washington Howard 21 Jun 1874 - 9 Dec 1949]
Mrs. Vina Howard, 89, who had lived in Forsyth the past three years, died at 5:30
a.m. Thursday in Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson after a short illness. Survivors
are two sosn, Harry P. Howard of Lake Isabella, Calif. and Sylva Howard, Forsyth; a
daughter, Mrs. Velma Lassley, Fresno, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Susan Howard, Sparta; a
brother, Leroy Caudill, Ozark; nine grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Services
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church in Forsyth, with the Rev. Harold Hurst
and the Rev. Frank Worley officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery, Sparta, under
direction of Forsyth Funeral Home.
Howard, Wilbur Seaman 4 Apr 1898 - 20 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John Columbus & Margaret W. (White) Howard; married Elsie May Lee]
Seaman Howard, 63, of Nixa, died at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday after a long illness. A
farmer, he was a lifelong resident of the Nixa and Highlandville communities. Surviving
are his wife, Elsie; four sons, Huston and Delbert, both of Nixa, and John and Fred, both
of Springfield; one brother, Joe, of Ozark; and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
will be announced by Harris of Nixa.
AND
Howard, Wilbur Seaman 4 Apr 1898 - 20 Feb 1962 CCR 1 Mar 1962 p5
Funeral services for Seaman Howard, 63, of Nixa who died at 5:20 Tuesday at St.
John’s Hospital were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev.
James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever.
Howard, William Gregory 2 Sep 1961 - 5 Sep 1961 CCR 14 Sep 1961

William Gregory Howard. infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Howard of Ozark,
died Tuesday, September 5. He was three days old. He is survived by his parents, one
sister, Lorie Lynn, his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Howard of Ozark and
his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Crystal Pickett of Webb City. Graveside services were
held Wednesday, September 6 at the Highlandville Cemetery with Rev. Spindler
officiating, under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Howard, William Mark 24 Jan 1960 - 24 Jan 1960 CCR 4 Feb 1960 p1
Graveside services for William Mark Howard, born Sunday, Jan. 24, at Burge
Hospital, were held the following Monday at Highlandville Cemetery. The infant was the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Howard of Springfield and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rile
Howard of Ozark.
Howard, William Riley “Rile” 12 Aug 1885 - 28 Nov 1963 CCR 5 Dec 1963
Rile Howard, 78, lifelong resident of Christian County, died Thursday at BurgeProtestant Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness. Mr. Howard is survived by his
wife, Winnie, of the home in Ozark; a daughter, Lola Phelps, 2525 East Linwood,
Springfield; a son, Alfred Howard, 3155 South Ferguson, Springfield; and three stepsons,
Albert Clapp, San Francisco, Ned Clapp, of the home, and A.K. Clapp, 3124 South
Ferguson, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Adams-Monger
Chapel here with Joe Deal officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Howard, Willis Lon 5 Oct 1912 - 11 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Oct 1950
[Note: Son of Harden & Effie Elizabeth (Wilhite) Howard,; married Vinnie McKee]
Willis L. Howard, 38, of Highlandville star route, was fatally injured at 5:30
Wednesday afternoon when he was struck by a car in front of the Oran Baird grocery on
Highway 65. In Christian County jail charged with manslaughter is Marshall Leroy
Adams, 50, of Route 9, Springfield. There were no eyewitnesses to the accident, but
Sheriff Clay Hodges reconstructed it from information from persons who were nearby.
Howard, he said, was riding with Ernest Dye, also of near Highlandville, and they had
stopped and parked at the west curb just south of the Baird Grocery, and just south of a
flatbed truck owned by T. J. Stoner. About twenty feet north of Stoner’s truck was a car
belonging to Roy Dougan. Dougan had parked his car close to the curb, leaving little
room between it and a rope marking off some construction work started on the vacant lot
just south of the grocery building. Howard stepped to the curb from the Dye machine and
walked along the curb past the Stoner truck toward the grocery, then went toward the
pavement to pass Dougan’s car between the car and the pavement, there being about
three feet between the car and the pavement. Just as he was alongside Dougan’s car, he
was struck by Adams’ southbound 1937 two-door Ford. Howard’s legs were mashed
between the Ford and the left front fender of Dougan’s Oldsmobile, he was jammed
toward the front of the Oldsmobile and thrown to the ground in front of it. Adams’ car hit
the right front corner of the flatbed of Stoner’s truck and the impact tore off the door of
the Ford and left it flattened out against the truck bed. Stoner and Dye were at the store
and were among the first to reach the injured man. A Chaffin ambulance was called by
Mrs. Cecil Bunch, who lives just south of the vacant lot. Howard was taken first to
Haguewood hospital and then rushed to a Springfield hospital where he died about

twenty minutes after his arrival. Coroner T.B. Chaffin said Howard’s injuries included a
fractured skull, broken left arm and a broken left leg that was almost severed. No inquest
was called. Adams, who was drunk according to Sheriff Hodges and Deputy Sheriff N.C.
Nelson, was taken to jail immediately. Adams was arraigned before Magistrate Judge
Herbert Taylor this morning and committed to jail in default of $7,500 bond. Hearing in
magistrate court is set for Wednesday, October 25. Howard is survived by his wife and
two children about 12 and 9 years old.
AND
Howard, Willis Lon 5 Oct 1912 - 11 Oct 1950 CCR 26 Oct 1950
Funeral services for Willis Lon Howard, 38, of Highlandville, were conducted
Tuesday afternoon in the First Central Church on Green Mound Ridge with the Rev.
Howard Blevins and the Rev. Donald Mabes officiating. Mr. Howard died Wednesday
night last week in a Springfield hospital after being struck by a car on Highway 65 in
front of the Baird grocery in Ozark. The accident happened about 5:30 p.m., and Mr.
Howard died about and hour later. Mr. Howard was born at Tory October 5, 1912, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. Hardin L. Howard. He is survived by his widow, Vinnie Howard,
and two daughters, Roberta, 11, and Charlene, 9, of Highlandville, his mother, who lives
in Yakima, Wash., three sisters, Ethel of Yakima, Wash., and Zula and Nolla of Parker,
Wash., and two brothers, Carl of Parker, Wash., and Loren of Nixa. His father preceded
him in death. Burial was in the Tory cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home.
AND
Howard, Willis Lon 5 Oct 1912 - 18 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: Son of Harden & Effie Elizabeth (Wilhite) Howard; married Vinnie McKee]
Marshall LeRoy Adams, 50, formerly of Route 9, Springfield, now living in
Laclede County, pleased guilty to manslaughter before Judge Tom R. Moore in Douglas
County Circuit Court at Ava last Friday and was sentenced to five years in the state
penitentiary. Adams had been free on bail since his indictment following the death of
Willis L. Howard, 38, of Highlandville after a collision in Ozark last Oct. 18. In a hearing
immediately following the trial State Senator D. Raymond Carter of Marshfield, Adams’
attorney, entered application for parole for his client. Sen. Carter’s plea was that Adams
suffers from a chronic asthmatic condition. Evidence presented at the time of Adams’
arraignment showed that he had been drinking before the accident occurred. Sen. Carter
argued that Adams’ asthmatic condition, rather than intoxicants, could have been
responsible for a temporary blackout, or “smothering” at the time of the accident. Adams
professed to have no memory of the events immediately preceding and following the
tragedy. No objection was entered by Prosecuting Attorney Bill Davenport of Christian
County, and a bench parole was granted by Judge Moore. Howard was crushed between
Adams’ south-bound car and a car parked off the highway near the former Baird grocery
on Highway 65 in Ozark. He died an hour later in a Springfield hospital from a fractured
skull and other injuries. He left a widow and two minor daughters. In another case moved
to Douglas Circuit Court on change of venue, Forrest Lynch of Seymour pleaded guilty
to a charge of driving while drinking and was fined $100 and costs which he paid. He
was picked up in Ozark nearly a year ago.
Howard, Winnie (Redmon) Klapp 9 Sep 1889 – 8 May 1992 CCH-N 13 May 1992

Winnie Howard, 91, died Friday, May 8, at Springfield Health Care Center. She
was born September 9, 1899 at Highlandville, the daughter of Granville Seymour "Dan"
Redmon and Mary Leigh Redmon. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a
member of Ozark Northside Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were her parents; a
daughter, Lola Dean Phelps; her first husband, David Klapp; her second husband, Rile
Howard; three sisters; a brother; two infant children; and three grandchildren. Survivors
include four sons, David N. Klapp, Ozark, Albert G. Klapp, Aurora, August K. Klapp and
Alfred E. Howard, both of Springfield; a sister, Cheatie Gibson, state of Oregon;
grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Monday, May 11 in Adams Funeral Home, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery.
Howard, Zella M. (St. John) 25 Apr 1905 - 7 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of Vincent Purcell & Lydia (Lawson) St. John; married 5 Nov 1930
Homer Luther Howard 5 Sep 1910 - 5 Sep 1985]
Zella M. (St. John) Howard, age 93, of Sparta, died Saturday, November 7, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born April 25, 1905 in Sparta and was the daughter of
V. P. and Lydia (Lawson) St. John. In 1930 she was united in marriage to Homer
Howard. He preceded her in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Frank and Floyd St. John and two half sisters, Stella Bennett, and Ola Chaffin.
Mrs. Howard was a member of the Sparta First Baptist Church. Survivors include a
brother, Roy St. John, Fresno, California, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services were 2
p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson and Rev. James
"Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Howard, Zora
1885 - 14 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
Mrs. Zora Howard, 80, a former resident of Ozark, died March 14 at Gainesville,
in the home of a sister-in-law, Mrs. Iva Davis, after a lingering illness. She was a member
of the Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Genevieve Harper of Ozark; two
sons, Vernie and Eugene, both of Kansas City, and six grandchildren. Funeral services
were Thursday, March 17 at 2 p.m. in Clinkingbeard Chapel at Gainesville, with the Rev.
Fred Casey officiating. Burial was in Lilly Ridge Cemetery.
Howe, Arlie V.
18 Sep 1905 - Jan 1986
Officiating at services for Arlie V. Howe, 80 Brookline, will be Rev. Alfred
Busby and Rev. Bill McTeer. Mr. Howe was a member of Wilson’s Creek Baptist
Church and a well-known farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife, Mae; one
son, Louie, Brookline; two daughters, Reba Sumner, Ash Grove, and Delores Olson,
Nixa; two sisters, Arlena May, Richmond, Calif., and Ora Keltner, Brookline; five
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 22 January 1986)
Howe, James Robert
28 Dec 1872 - 23 Jun 1952
James Robert Howe, 79, retired farmer, died in the home of a daughter near
Brookline at 10 o’clock this morning after a long illness. He was born in Polk County
but lived in Christian and Greene Counties most of his life. He was a member of Wilson

Creek Baptist Church. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Ora Keltner, near Brookline, Mrs.
Arlene Vanderford, Richmond, Calif., and Mrs. Oma Hicks, Brookline; two sons, Clois
of Oxnard, Calif., and Arlie of Brookline; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Ingram, Ventura,
Calif., Mrs. Belle Payne, Lebanon, and Mrs. Irene Willis, Bolivar; three brothers, Reilly,
Springfield, Charles of Bakersfield, Calif., and Stacey, San Francisco; and 11
grandchildren. Funeral services will be under the direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewell E.
Windle.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.
Howe, Mae (Keltner)
6 Mar 1907 - 3 Apr 1993
Mae Howe, 86, Brookline, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday in her home. She was the
widow of the late Arlie How. She was a homemaker and a member of Wilson’s Creek
Baptist Church. She is survived by three children, a son, Louie and Elsie Howe,
Brookline; and two daughters and their husbands, Reba and Ed Sumner, Ash Grove, and
Delores and Lloyd Oleson, Nixa; two brothers, Felix Keltner, Brookline and Loyd
Keltner, Springfield; a sister, Delpha Harter, Ash Grove; five grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be a t 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in
Meadors Funeral Chapel, Republic, with the Revs. Randall Moody and Alfred Busby
officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery.
Howell, Bessie
1887 - 21 Mar 1965 CCR 25 Mar 1965 p1
Mrs. Bessie Howell, 77, of Hillcrest Farm, Ozark, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Noel Ryan of Stockton; a son, Joe F.
Howell, Little Rock, Ark.; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of the Ozarks. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery at Republic.
Howell, Dell (Ames) d 22 Apr 1956 CCR 26 Apr 1956 p5
Word had been received here of the death of Mrs. Dell Howell, a former Ozark
resident, at her home in Seal Beach, Calif. on April 22. Burial will be in California
beside her husband, the late Frank Howell. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Annie
Beamon of Los Angeles, a sister Gertrude and Mrs. Walter Haguewood of Nixa and one
brother, Jim Ames of Battlefield.
Howell, Duane S. 6 Dec 1965 - 1 Dec 2006 SN-L 5 Dec 2006 & CCH-N 6 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Ron & Nila Howell; married Stacey]
Duane S. Howell, 40, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Friday, December 1,
2006, in the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, after an extended
illness. Duane was born on December 6, 1965 in San Fernando Valley, California, the
son of Ron and Nila Howell, Ozark, Mo. Survivors include his loving wife, Stacey and
daughter, Ashley both of the home; parents, Ron and Nila of Ozark; two sisters, Sharon
Cowherd and her husband Trent of Springfield, and Nitza Dee Long and her husband
Chris of Rogersville; numerous other loving family members and a host of friends. He
was preceded in death by his brother Danny Howell. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at

Rivermonte with burial to follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be
held on Wednesday, December 6, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home, 4500 S.
Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
to the trust fund for their daughter, Ashley Edwards, at any Signature Bank in
Springfield. Online condolences can be made at www.klingner-cope.com
Howell, Francis Marion 1860 - 13 Apr 1949 CCR 28 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of ? & Mary F. (Crofford) Howell; Stepfather was Miles Kessinger who Mary
married 22 May 1867; married Della]
Francis Marion Howell, 88, of 1317 ½ Ocean Ave, Seal Beach, CA, died April 13
at his home. He was born in Bellefonte, AR, spent most of his life in Ozark, MO and
came from San Antonio, TX to Seal Beach in 1945. Surviving are the widow, Della; a
son, Walter G. Howell of Costa Mesa; three daughters, Mrs. Rennie Prentiss of Laguna
Beach, Mrs. Marie Callan of Sunset Beach, Mrs. Eula Ritchie of Aransas Pass, TX; 12
grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 15 in the chapel of the Dilday Mortuary,
Long Beach, CA, Rev. F. Bruce Ellis of Seal Beach Community church officiating.
Interment was in Westminster Memorial Park.
Howell, James Curtis 28 Jul 1930 - 16 May 2005 SN-L 18 May 2005
[Note: Son of James & Hezzie (McCurry) Howell; married 4 Aug 1962 Virginia Miller ]
James Curtis Howell, age 74, of Ozark, passed away suddenly, Monday, May 16,
2005. He was born July 28, 1930, in Ramseytown, N.C., the youngest of nine children
born to James and Hezzie (McCurry) Howell. He served his country in the U.S. Navy
during the Korean War. On August 4, 1962, he and Virginia Miller were united in
marriage. Mr. Howell retired as a graphic artist and sign painter. He enjoyed gardening,
being outdoors, and blue grass music. He attended Ozark Christian Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Ralph, Bayard, Foltsome, and John
Howell, and a sister, Naomi Bryant. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two daughters
and their husbands, Maria and Blake Smith, San Diego, Calif., and Rhonda and Michael
Counts, Springfield; two granddaughters, Taylor and Lauren Smith; three sisters, Agnes
Peterson, Burnsville, N.C., Ruetta Bryant, Erwin, Tenn., and Ruth Adkins, Green
Mountain, N.C.; a multitude of nieces and nephews; other relatives; and friends. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
David Massey-Brown officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Howell, John Anthony 3 Nov 1967 - 19 Jul 1992 OH 29 Jul 1992
[Note: Son of George & Brenda Howell]
John Anthony Howell, 24, Oklahoma City, died Sunday, July 19, in Oklahoma
City of a gunshot wound. He was born Nov. 3, 1967 in St. Charles. He was preceded in
death by his parents, George and Brenda Howell. He was a former sergeant in the U.S.
Air Force. Survivors include a sister, Shannon Mincks, Nixa; a brother, George “Sonny”
Howell, Nixa; two half brothers, Christopher Howell, St. Louis, and Nathaniel Howell,
Washington, MO; a daughter, Rachel Howell, Oklahoma City; and grandmothers Hazel
and Marie Howell, both of Tell city, IN. A memorial mass was held Monday, July 27, in
St. Joseph the Worker Church with Father John A. Brath officiating. Arrangements are

under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later time in Glenn
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Howell, John Anthony 2 Nov 1967 - 19 Jul 1992
John Anthony Howell, 24, presently of Oklahoma City, Okla., died Sunday, July
19 in Oklahoma City, a victim of homicide. He was born Nov. 3, 1967, in St. Charles.
He is a former U.S. Air Force Sergeant. He was preceded in death by his parents, George
and Brenda Howell. Survivors include a sister, Shannon Mincks, Nixa; a brother, George
(Sonny) Howell, Nixa; two half-brothers, Christopher Howell, St. Louis, and Nathaniel
Howell, Washington, Mo.; and a daughter, Rachel Howell, Oklahoma City, Okla.
Memorial mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,
Ozark, with Father John A. Brath officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery at a later
date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Howell, Mary E. 25 Jan 1902 - 23 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: married Dorwin Howell - may be Dorwin C. Howell 8 Aug 1892 - 5 Feb 1989
died Winterset, Iowa]
Mary E. Howell, 87, of Ozark, died at 7:20 a.m. July 23 at Ozark Nursing and
Care Center following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Howell were held July 26 in the
Thornburg Funeral Home in Farmland, Indiana. Burial was in Huntsville Cemetery,
Modoc, Indiana. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by her husband, Dorwin, and by a
son, William. Surviving are a son, Ronald Howell, Ozark; a sister, Georgie Cross,
Farmland, Indiana; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren. Harris Colonial Chapel was in charge of local arrangements.
Howell, Teresa “Terri“ (Raines) 14 Mar 1956 - 31 Mar 2002 CCH-N 17 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of Harold & Joanne (Mabe) Rains]
Terri Howell, 46, currently of Denton, Texas, formerly of Springfield,
Mo., went home to be with the Lord, Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002. After graduating
from Glendale High School she attended the University of South Alabama and EmbryRiddle Aeronautical University. Terri’s life revolved around being a pilot since the age of
18. She loved to travel and there were not many places she hadn’t been. She worked for
Eastern Airlines for 11 years. She became a flight instructor at Stone Mountain-Britt
Memorial Airport. She then was a First Officer on DC-3 for Academy Airlines involving
freight delivery. She then became a First Officer for American Eagle working her way up
to Captain on the Saab. In 1998 she received her final and favorite job as First Officer for
American Airlines on the Fokker 100 Jet. Planes she flew included Cessna 152, Douglas
DC-3, Jetstream 31, Saab 340B, and the Fokker 100 Jet. She was a member of the Allied
Pilots Association. She currently attended Denton Community Church. Terri was
preceded in death by her mother, Joann Koonce; her father, Harold Rains; her
grandparents, Charlie and Josephine Mabe, Claude and Nannie Rains; step-grandmother,
Gladys Mabe; step-sister, Ruth Koonce; sisters-in-law, Coleen and Amber Koonce; and
other aunts and uncles. Survivors include her much loved step-father, Don Koonce of
Highlandville, who took care of her during her illness; sister, Debbie Peters of Pueblo,

Colo.; and her daughters, Toni and Staci; and great-nephew, Jacob; sister, Vicki Maples
and her husband, Brian and their children, Morgan, Bradley, and Ryleigh, all of
Highlandville; step-sister, Marilyn Graham and her husband, Dave and their children,
stepbrothers, Roy Koonce, Ray Koonce and Jeff Koonce and their children, step-mother,
Jean Rains and her children, Darin and Valerie; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; a list
of friends including, but not limited to Steve Dyroff, Skip, Ray, Hope, Susan, Corby,
M.A., Larry, Jessie, Kent, Liz, Mike, Steve, Claudine, Judy, Gary, Lou, and Ruth. A
special thanks is sent to the staff at The Arlington Cancer Center, especially to Dr. Dicke
who was very special to Terri, and to Jamie, Karen, Sylvia, Kathy, Linda, Donna,
Evelyne, and Nedi and to the infusion center, especially Ilene and Robyn. Also thank you
to a wonderful crew and family of American Airlines, flight office, Zane Lemmon and
De Ann King. The family will be having private services with burial in Highlandville
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a fund for pilots on disability
in Terri’s memory, which she benefited from. A fund will be set up at Empire Bank of
Highlandville, P.O. Box 158, Highlandville, MO. 65669. Arrangements were under
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
ALSO Springfield News-Leader, April 7, 2002.
Howerton, James Sterling B.
8 Dec 1868 - 14 Jul 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
James S. Howerton was born December 8, 1868 at Tazwell, Tenn., the son of
Green and Mary Elizabeth Howerton. On January 6, 1895, he was united in marriage to
Marietta Louisa Hart and to this union three children were born. Mrs. Howerton passed
away October 3, 1955. Mr. Howerton wa converted 42 years ago and united with the
Clever Christian Church. He entered into rest July 14, 1956 at Mercy Infirmary in
Springfield, Mo. at the age of 87 years, 7 months and 6 days. Survivors include one son,
Robert C. Howerton of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Word of Clever and Mrs.
Celeste Norman of Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Cordelia Moles of Norwood, Mo.;
one half-sister, Mrs. Emily Winkle of Tennessee; two grandchildren; five great
gtrandchildren. Funeral services were held July 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian
church with the Rev. Harold Mayes and Arthur Ellis officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Howerton, Marietta Louisa (Hart) 10 Mar 1872 - 3 Oct 1955
CCR 5 Oct 1955 p5
Mrs. Marietta Louisa Howerton, 83 of Clever died at 9:30 a.m. Monday at an
Ozark rest home after a long illness. A member of the Clever Christian Church, Mrs.
Howerton is survived by her husband, James S.; a son, Robert C. of Clever; two
daughters, Mrs. Nellie Word of Clever and Mrs. Celeste Norman of Spokane, Wash.’ two
brothers, James Hart of Clever and Caney Hart of Denison, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie
Baer of Clever and Mrs. Pearl Luce of Crane; two grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Clever
Christian Church by the Rev. Harold Mayes and the Rev. Arthur Ellis. Burial was in
Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Howerton, Robert Clifton 13 Nov 1895 - 28 Jun 1968 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: Son of James & Marietta Louise (Hart) Howerton; married Ruth Short]

Funeral services for Robert C. Howerton, 64, who died Tuesday, June 28, at
Veterans’ Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark. were held Friday, July 1 at 2 p.m. in Clever
Christian Church with Rev. Byron Clark and Rev. John Philliber officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A veteran of
World War I, he was a member of Clever Christian Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Ruth Howerton of the home in Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Ward of Clever and
Mrs. Celeste Norman of Spokane, Wash.
Hubbard, Amos 1908 - 24 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Feb 1991
Amos Hubbard, 82, Billings, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a short illness. He was a retired carpenter
and farmer, and a member of Billings Christian Church. He is survived by a daughter,
Anita Harleen Harter, and her husband, Wayne, Billings; seven grandchildren; and
several great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Wednesday afternoon in Mount
Olive Cemetery, west of Billings, with Jerry Vigneaux officiating. Services and burial
were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Contributions may be made
to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the charity of the donor's choice.
Hubbard, Dessie “Leota” (Perigan) 7 Feb 1913 - 29 Sep 1990 NN-E 4 Oct 1990
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Gertie (Blades) Perigan; married Amos Hubbard20 Dec
1908 - 24 Feb 1991]
Dessie “Leota” 77, Billings, died Staurday, Sept. 19, 1990. She was born Feb. 7,
1913, to Claude and Gertie Blades Perigan. She was a member of the Billings of Church
of Christ. She loved working in her garden and taking care of her flowers, both of which
she shared with her. family and friends. She was preceded in death by two brothers; a
son, Jerry Hubbard; and a grandson, Reggie Hubbard. She is survived by her husband,
Amos Hubbard, of the home; a daughter, Anita Harlene Harter, and her husband Wayne,
Billings; seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Naomi
Starbuck and Amy Knight, both of Marionville. Funeral services were Monday in
Meadors Chapel with Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive
Cemetery west of Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Hubbard, Fannie Hope 14 Aug 1923 - 21 Oct 2004 SN-L 23 Oct 2004
[Note: married Russell Sheridan Hubbard]
Fannie Hope Hubbard, 81, Springfield, Mo., a retired nurse's aide, passed away at
11:08 a.m. Oct. 21, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Sheridan
Hubbard; two brothers, Noel and Jean James; and one sister, Sammy Lane Jones. She is
survived by two sisters, Georgia Harbour of Colorado, and Madge Miller of
Highlandville; two daughters, Laurel Kalinoskey and Russella Schultze of Springfield;
two sons, Tony Hubbard and wife Janet of Buffalo, and Tim Hubbard and wife Tammy
of Brighton; and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held today at 3
p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Hubbard, Jessie (Mills) Bray 17 Mar 1895 - 2 Feb 1982

[Note: Daughter of William Burrell & Sarah Mary “Mollie” (Hart) Mills; married first
Osro Ross Bray; married second Hubbard]
Graveside services for Jessie Bray Hubbard, 86, Lamar, Colo, were held Feb 6 in
the Linden Cemetery near Sparta with the Rev. Bennie L. Yount officiating. Burial was
under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Hubbard died of natural causes on Feb 2 in a
Pueblo, Colo. hospital. She was a native of Dugginsville and had resided in Sparta before
going to Colorado 50 years ago. Survivors include two sons, Fred Bray, Memphis, Tenn
and Neil Bray, Lamar, Colo; one step-son, Carroll Hubbard, Lamar, Colo, four
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Effie Hornbeak, Springfield.
[Jessie Mills 1895 - 2 Feb 1982 Dau of William Burrell & Sarah Mary "Mollie" (Hart)
Mills married first Osro Ross Bray]
Hubbard, Reggie Allen 17 Dec 1952 - Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Jerry & ? (?) Hubbard; married Jeannette]
BILLINGS - Services were at 2 p.m. today in Paris, Tex. for Reggie Allen
Hubbard, 23, Paris, who formerly lived in Billings, He died recently in a Paris hospital
after a three-month illness. Surviving are his wife, Jeannette; a son, Reggie Allen, Jr., of
the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Hubbard, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Debbie
Clark, Durant, Okla.; and Miss Tammie Hubbard, Billings; a brother, Scott of Billings;
and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Hubbard, Billings.
Hubbell, Estalee Della (Whitworth) 15 Jan 1916 - 23 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? & ? Whitworth; married John Dudley Hubbell 7 Nov 1913 - 28 Aug
1995]
Mrs. Estalee Della Hubbell, 63, Ozark, died last Friday in her home after a long
illness. A native of Kansas City, she had lived in West Plains and Macon before moving
to Ozark. She attended the Christian Church in Macon. Surviving are her husband, John;
two brothers, James Whitworth, Niagara Falls, N. Y. and Chris Whitworth, Lotus, Calif.;
and two sisters, Mrs. Rosalee Roberson, Ozark and Mrs. Gladys Johnson, Osceola.
Services were held Monday in Adams Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Shank
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Hubbell, George 7 Sep 1928 - 19 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: married Doris]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for George Hubbell, 50, Rogersville, were held
Friday at Greenlawn North, Springfield, with the Rev. Robert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Hubbell died July 19 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Doris and three
sons, George, Randy and Mark, all of the home.
Hubbell, Hugha E. 1881 - 12 Mar 1963 CCR 14 Mar 1963
Hugha E. Hubbell, 82, died at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian Rest Home,
Ozark, where he has lived for the past year. Mr. Hubbell, a retired farmer, had spent most
of his life in the Mountain View community. Survivors include a son, W. G. Hubbell,
Omaha, Neb.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Opal Ledbetter, and a stepson, William Engle, both
of Ozark; four brothers, Bernie of Omaha, Elmer, Ontario, Ore., Everett, Castro Valley,

Calif., and Ora, North Platte, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Smith, Cheyenne, Wyo., Mrs.
Goldie Brocktrup, North Platte, and Mrs. Lennie Brinley, Omaha; nine grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren. The body will be forwarded by Harris of Ozark to the
Duncan Funeral Home in Mountain View for services at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Chapel Hill,
south of Mountain View. The Rev. Carl Willis will officiate. Burial will be at the chapel
cemetery under direction of Duncan.
Hubbell, John Dudley 7 Nov 1913 - 28 Aug 1995 CCH-N 6 Sep 1995
[Note: Son of George & Bessie Lee (Brewer) Hubbell; married Estalee]
John Dudley Hubbell, 81, of Ozark, died Monday, Aug. 28, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born November 7, 1913, in Cabool and was the son of George and
Bessie Lee Brewer Hubbell. He owned a farm north of Osceola for several years before
moving to West Plains and later to Macon, where he owned and operated Dairy Queen
Restaurants. In 1976, he retired and moved to Ozark. His wife, Estalee, preceded him in
death in 1979. Survivors include: a very special friend, Thelma Hall; a special nephew,
Ronald Lee Hubbell and his wife, Wanda, Springfield; sisters, Ethleen Sanders, Mt.
Grove, Mildred Lacey, Mt. Grove, and Faye Hubbell, Linn Creek, and Patsy Hendricks,
Exeter; brothers, Charles Hubbell, Oklahoma, Luther Hubbell, Idaho, Walter Hubbell,
Cassville, and Jack Hubbell, Kentucky; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Les and
Gladys Johnson, a brother-in-law, Chris Whitworth; nieces and nephews; Carl Choate;
Betty Underwood; June Callahan; Evon and John Becker. Funeral services were
Thursday, Aug. 31 in Adams. Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Hubbell, Steve S. 5 Dec 1909 - 20 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
[Note: Son of George & Bessie Lee (Brewer) Hubbell; no legible tombstone]
Services for Steve S. Hubbell, 69, Springfield, were held last Saturday in ElliottGentry Chapel in Cabool. Mr. Hubbell died Aug. 20 in Cox Medical Center after a long
illness. Burial was in Monger Cemetery. Among those surviving were his mother, Mrs.
Bessie Wiley and a brother, John, both of Ozark.
Huber, Beverly June (?) Doll 16 Jun 1932 - 15 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: married first ? Doll; married second Chris Huber]
Beverly June Huber, 66, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 2:51 a.m. Thursday in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, MO., with her family at her side. Beverly
was born June 16, 1932, in Guernsey, Wy. She grew up in the home of her grandmother,
Amella Stage, in Lakewood, Colo. She was united in marriage to Chris Huber. Chris and
Beverly united children from previous marriages and to this family added children of
their own, creating a unique and blended family of 10 children. She was a certified
nurse's aide and was a member of Parkview Christian Church where she mentored young
children, was a member of MOPS program and continually delighted her family and
friends with her sense of humor and wit. She is survived by her husband, Chris; two sons,
Don Doll and his wife, Gaynelle, Nashville, Tenn. and Chris E. Huber and his wife,
Debra, Arnold, MO.; eight daughters and their husbands, Jewel Sample and Chuck,
Stillwater, Okla., Cindy Alverson and Rick, Wichita, Kan., Elma Clements and Clayton,
Springville, Iowa, Lindy Gimlin and Tony, Ozark, MO., Donna Turner and Tom,

Rogersville, Michelle Goddard and Larry, Springfield, Charlotte Krug and Mike, Fort
Benning, Ga. and Suzanne Parks and Matt, Republic; 21 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. Services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, 1999 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family received
friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be
made to the American Cancer Society. Her love of life and ability to be content under any
circumstance will be a great inspiration to everyone who knew her.
Huber, Carl 22 Sep 1884 - 15 Jan 1976 OH 22 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Henry & Elizabeth (Horne) Huber; married Ruth J. 23 Dec 1895 - 18 Dec
1980]
BILLINGS - Services for Carl Huber, 91, Billings, were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. David Beckerdite officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mr. Huber died Thursday morning in the Aurora Community Hospital after a
long illness. He was a retired special agent for Frisco Railways. He is survived by his
wife, Ruth and several nieces and nephews.
Huber, Lida 1880 - 17 Jan 1955
CCR 20 Jan 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lida Huber, 74, who died January 17 at her home in
Billings, were held Thursday afternoon, January 20, in the chapel of the Harris Funeral
Home there with Rev. Francis Cohen officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery at
Billings. A native of Cedar Springs, Mich., she spent most of her life at Superior, Wis,
located at Ozark for four years and moved to Billings in 1951. A member of the Lutheran
Church, she was also a member of the Billings Christian Church Guild, Royal Neighbors
of America, and Maple Camp 5060, Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include her
husband, Carl Huber, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Dorman of San Francisco, Calif.
Huber, Rosie E. (Berg) 21 Oct 1896 - 30 Oct 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of George & Elizabeth Berg; married 22 Aug 1916 CCM Henry M.
Huber 31 May 1888 - 31 Oct 1979]
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Huber, Henry M. 31 May 1888 - 31 Oct 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Jacob & Henrietta (Bahler) Huber; married 22 Aug 1916 Rosie E. Berg 21
Oct 1896 - 30 Oct 1979 ]
Rosary services for Henry M. Huber, 91, Billings and his wife, Rosie E., 83, were
held Thursday. Funeral services were held Friday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with
the Rev. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Huber died
Tuesday evening in Fremont Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Huber died
Wednesday afternoon in Fremont Manor after a long illness. Mr. and Mrs. Huber were
members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings and the Altar Society there. Mr. Huber
was a retired farmer. Their survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Betty Harter, Billings,
Mrs. Rosamond Harrington, Nixa, Mrs. Frankie Lehner, Springfield, Mrs. Mary Ruscha,
Verona and Mrs. Joan Stewart, Marshfield; 18 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Mrs. Huber is survived also by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Beaufiet,
Huntsville, Ala and Mrs. Thresa Schrekenhofer, Lebanon; Mr. Huber is survived by a
sister, Mrs. Margaret Hunter, Springfield.

Huck, Ted A. 30 May 1969 - 12 Nov 2005 SN-L 16 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Wayne F. & Rita A. (Moellering) Huck]
Ted A. Huck, age 36, went to be with the Lord suddenly at 12:30 p.m. on
November 12, 2005, while deer hunting in the National Forest in Pulaski County, with
his father and brother by his side. He was born on May 30, 1969, in St. Louis, Mo., son of
Wayne F. Huck of Edwardsville and the late Rita A. (Moellering) Huck, who passed
away on December 31, 2003. Ted was employed at Bass Pro Shop in Springfield, Mo., as
an accountant and he was employed part-time at the Arby's restaurant in Ozark, Mo. He
was a member of the Countryside Christian Church in Ozark, Mo. He is survived by his
daughter, Mackenzie Huck, of Ozark. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday,
November 17, 2005, in Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto, Ill. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2005, in Kallal and Schaaf Funeral
Home in Bethalto, with Fr. Tom Liebler and Pastor Jack Ward officiating. Burial will
follow in Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto. Memorials may be given to a benefit
account at the Olin Community Credit Union for Mackenzie Huck's education fund.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.kallalandschaaf.com
Hudson, Audra Renee (Nall) 18 Dec 1976 - 25 Mar 1997 CCH-N 29 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Keith Ray McBurney and Nena Nall; married 9 Nov 1996 Jesse
Hudson]
Audra Renee Hudson, 20, Ozark, died at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997, in
St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Audra, a homemaker, was born December 18,
1976 in Pomona, Calif., the daughter of Keith Ray McBurney and Nena Nall. She was
married to Jesse Hudson on November 9, 1996 in Indian Point Baptist Church, Branson.
She attended Galena High School. She was a coach for the Highlandville T -Ball
Baseball League. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Hobert Nall; grandmother,
Betty Nall; uncle, Kevin Nall; and niece, Ashley Marie. Survivors include her husband,
Jesse, Ozark; a son, Brandon Michael Cody Nall, of the home; her mother, Nena Harner,
Ozark; father, Keith McBurney, Los Angeles, CA; two sisters, Deedee Hammett, Nixa,
and Charlotte Harner, Highlandville. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday,
March 28, 1997 in Hopedale Cemetery with the Rev. Galen Martin officiating and under
the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hudson, Finis Leroy 18 Feb 1889 - Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p3
[Note: married 1 Mar 1915 Olive Gray 7 Dec 1887 - 5 Sep 1919; married 3 Jul 1922
Ethel Naomi Cobb 17 Jan 1893 - Mar 1976]
Finis L. Hudson was born near Marionville, Missouri, on Feb. 18, 1889, and
passed away at his home near Springfield last week. He moved to Clever when a young
man and in 1910 became station agent and telegraph operator for the Missouri Pacific
R.R. for 30 years. On July 3, 1922, he united in marriage to Miss Ethel Cobb and to this
union two daughters were born. He united with the Methodist church in Clever and after
moving to the home near Springfield four years ago he transferred his membership to the
St. Paul Methodist church in that city. Surviving are his wife, Ethel; two daughters,
Ethelyne, and Mary Lou, both of the home; two sisters, Mrs. R.D. Gould of Lamar, Colo.,
and Mrs. Laura Torbett of Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services were held Saturday

afternoon in the Clever Methodist church by Rev. O.U. Isabel of Springfield, assisted by
R.E. Haney and Rev. Frazier of Clever. Interment services were under direction of
Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Hudson, Kaleb William 10 May 2002 - 15 Jun 2002
Kaleb William Hudson, infant son of Kevin and Jennifer (Smith) Hudson, passed
away Saturday, June 15, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born May 10, 2002
and was the surviving triplet. His sisters, Lindsey Marie and McKennah Rose preceded
him in death. Survivors include his parents of Sparta; grandparents, Jerry and Karen
Hudson and Della Smith, all of Springfield, and Richard and Robin Smith, West Plains;
great grandparents, Marilyn Morriss, Springfield, and Joan Smith, West Plains. A
graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, in Eisenhour Cemetery, south
of Spokane, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Robert
Stephenson officiating. Springfield News-Leader, June 18, 2002.
Hudson, Lindsey Marie 10 May 2002 - 13 May 2002
AND
Hudson, McKennah Rose 10 May 2002 - 13 May 2002
Lindsey Marie Hudson and McKennah Rose Hudson two day old infant daughters
of Kevin and Jennifer (Smith) Hudson, passed away Monday, May 13, 2002 in Cox
Medical Center South. Survivors include their parents of Springfield; the infants’ triplet
brother, Kaleb William Hudson; grandparents, Jerry and Karen Hudson, and Della Smith,
all of Springfield, and Richard and Robin Smith of West Plains; and great-grandparents,
Marilyn Morris of Springfield, and Joan Smith of West Plains. A graveside service will
be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2002 in Eisenhour Cemetery, south of Spokane with Rev.
Robert Stephenson officiating, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Springfield News-Leader, May 16, 2002.
Hudson, Phillip Wayne 21 Jul 1943 - 6 Nov 2003 SN-L 9 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Arlie & Floy (Sparks) Hudson; married 9 Sep 1967 Virginia “Gini”
Stoops]
Phillip W. Hudson, 60, of Fremont Hills Nixa, stepped into Heaven Thursday,
Nov. 6, 2003, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri, following a fivemonth courageous battle with cancer. Phillip was born July 21, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas,
the son of Arlie and Floy (Sparks) Hudson. On Sept. 9, 1967, he was united in marriage
to Virginia (Gini) Stoops. Following his academic accomplishments at Texas-Tech in
Lubbock, Texas, Phillip pursued a career as a Chief Financial Officer for several major
companies in the oil industry and the health care industry. Phillip was an avid golfer and
member of Fremont Hills Country Club where he also served as a past board member. He
proudly served his country in the United States Navy and attended the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. His life was characterized by a loving, caring and a very giving spirit.
As a sign of his final giving spirit he donated his eyes so others might benefit from his
generosity. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Dan. Phillip leaves
behind to cherish his memory a devoted wife of 36 years, Gini; a loving daughter
Kimberli Hudson of Austin, Texas; sister-in-law Lou Hudson of Plano, Texas; a special
aunt, Marj Hudson, of Amarillo, Texas; and several coworkers, other relatives and caring

friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 10, 2003 at 12:30 p.m. in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial
will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors. No
formal visitation is planned, however friends may call at their convenience Monday from
10 until service time in the funeral home. According to Phillip's request, the casket will
remain closed at all times. Memorial donations can be made to the Breast Cancer
Foundation of the Ozarks, 330 North Jefferson Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65806.
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Hudson, Phillip Wayne 21 Jul 1943 - 6 Nov 2003 NN-E 12 Nov 2003 & CCH-N 3
Dec 2003
Phillip W. Hudson, 60, Fremont Hills-Nixa, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003, at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a 5-month courageous battle with cancer.
Hudson was born July 21, 1943, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Arlie and Floy (Sparks)
Hudson. On Sept. 9, 1967, he was married to Virginia (Gini) Stoopes. Following his
academic accomplishments at Texas-Tech in Lubbock, Texas, he pursued a career as a
chief financial officer for several major companies in the oil industry and the health care
industry. Hudson was an avid golfer and member of Fremont Hills Country Club where
he also served as a past board member. He proudly served his country in the United
States Navy and attended the First Baptist Church of Ozark. His life was characterized by
a loving, caring and a very giving spirit. As a sign of his final giving spirit he donated his
eyes so others might benefit from his generosity. He was preceded in death by his parents
and one brother, Dan. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Gini; a loving daughter,
Kimberli Hudson, Austin, Texas; sister-in-law, Lou Hudson, Plano, Texas; a special aunt,
Marj Hudson, Amarillo, Texas; several co-workers, other relatives and caring friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to
the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, 330 North Jefferson Ave., Springfield, MO
65806.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Huff, Alice Marie (Gilmore) 4 Jul 1909 - 15 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Isiah & Foster M. (Clossen) Gilmore; married 29 Oct 1930
Robert Nathan Huff 9 Oct 1910 - 20 Jan 1984]
Mrs. Marie Huff, 62, of Rogersville, died at 6:20 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Huff was a resident of
Christian County most of her life. She was a resident of Taney County. Surviving are her
husband, Robert N. Huff; four sons, Eugene Huff, Oklahoma City, Okla., Jerry R. Huff,
Rogersville, John W. Huff, Springfield, and Charles R. Huff, Sparta; a daughter, Mrs.
Judy Barnett, of the home; a brother, Johnnie H. Gilmore, Rogersville; and 11
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday at Spring Hill Baptist Church
with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Scott Williams officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Huff, Andrew N. 1957 - 2 Oct 2006 SN-L 3 Oct 2006
Andrew N. Huff, 49, Sparta, Mo., passed away Monday, October 2, 2006.
Visitation will be today, October 3, 2006, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral

Home, Ozark, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2006,
in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Linden Lure Cemetery with Revs. Gary Burr
and Gene Swofford officiating.
Huff, Clell 10 Mar 1912 - 2 Sep 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of John & Amanda (Shipman) Huff; married 24 Oct 1934 Geneva Tillman]
Clell Huff, 77, of Rogersville, died Sept. 2 in his home following a long illness.
Services for Mr. Huff were held Sept. 5 at the Marsh Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom
Roberson officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Huff was born in Sparta March
10, 1912, to the marriage of John and Amanda Shipman Huff. He was united in marriage
in Ozark to Geneva Tillman Oct. 24, 1934. To this union were born two children, Juanita
and James Huff. Mr. Huff spent most of his life in the Sparta and Rogersville
communities, as well as spending 11 years in Ione, California with his family. He gave
his life to the Lord at an early age at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McCracken. When
he returned to this area from California, he lived in Elm Grove, where he joined the Elm
Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. Huff worked for the MFA Exchange and St. John's
Regional Health Center; Springfield. He also operated a dairy farm. He is survived by his
wife, Geneva; a daughter, Juanita Burgess, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a son, James Huff and his
wife Judy, Rogersville; five grandchildren, Clell E. Huff and his wife, Kristie, Norman,
Oklahoma, Kathy Burgess, Tulsa, Jamie Huff, of the state of Arkansas, and Holly and
James Jered, Rogersville; a sister, Lorene Wiggins, Springfield; and several nieces and
nephews. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Huff, Daniel C. 1 Nov 1957 - 19 Jul 1970 CCR 23 Jul 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Alvin Douglas & Emma Lou (Gimlin) Huff]
Diving Mishap In Finley River Fatal For Youth
A swimming accident at the mill pond bridge over Finley River in Ozark resulted
in death by drowning late Sunday afternoon for 12-year-old Daniel C. Huff of Ozark. The
lad, son of Alvin Huff of Ozark, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield, after his body was recovered from the water just below the bridge , near the
dam. Young Huff has jumped from the bridge and was swimming back toward the bridge
pier when he was struck by another diver. Apparently stunned by the impact, Huff did not
surface again, and his body was recovered about 10 minutes later. Resuscitation efforts at
the scene and enroute to the hospital were futile. Besides the father, he is survived by four
brothers, Douglas and Dale of Ozark, Ricky of the home, and Sp4 Thomas Huff,
stationed in Vietnam; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Huff of Chestnut Ridge;
and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Gimlin of Ephrata, Wash. Harris
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete pending arrival of the
brother from Vietnam.
Huff, Donald 9 Jan 1929 - 15 Apr 2004 SN-L 17 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Noel Manford & Sadie E. (Stewart) Huff; married 17 Jul 1952 Florene
Tennis]
Donald Huff, age 75, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2004. He was
born Jan. 9, 1929, in the Chestnutridge community, the son of Noel and Sadie (Stewart)
Huff. On July 17, 1952, he and Florene Tennis were united in marriage. He owned and

operated Donald Huff Trucking and was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Florene; two daughters and their husbands, Donella and
Dennis Carr, Galena, and Yvonne and Mike Combs, Spokane; four grandchildren, Brent
Carr and his wife, Sheena, Kalle Carr, Travis Huff and Chance Barton; a sister, Nadine
Seaton, Springfield; nieces, nephews and cousins; and a host of other relatives and
friends. His parents and a sister, Lorraine Huff preceded him in death. A graveside
funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, in Spokane Cemetery with Pastor Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
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Huff, Donald 9 Jan 1929 - 15 Apr 2004 CCH-N 21 Apr 2004
Donald Huff, 75, of Nixa, died Thursday, April 15. He was born January 9, 1929
in the Chestnutridge community, the son of Noel and Sadie (Stewart) Huff. On July 17,
1952, he and Florene Tennis were united in marriage. He owned and operated Donald
Huff Trucking and was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He is survived by: his
wife, Florene; two daughters and their husbands, Donella and Dennis Carr, Galena, and
Yvonne and Mike Combs, Spokane; four grandchildren, Brent Carr and his wife Sheena,
Kallie Carr, Travis Huff and Chance Barton; a sister, Nadine Seaton, Springfield; nieces;
nephews; cousins; and a host of other relatives and friends. His parents and a sister,
Lorraine Huff, preceded him in death. A graveside funeral was held 10:00 a.m. Monday,
April 19, in Spokane Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Huff, Edna M. (Heppl) 6 Oct 1912 - 28 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Frances (Wolfe) Heppl; married 14 Feb 1935 Melvin O.
Huff 8 Sep 1909 - 19 Nov 1992]
Edna M. Huff, 83, Ozark, died Friday, June 28, 1996, in A Lit'1 Bit Country
Private Care, Sparta, Missouri. She was born October 6, 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio where
she continued to live most of her life. She was the daughter of Frank and Frances (Wolfe)
Heppl. On February 14, 1935 she was united in marriage to Melvin O. Huff who
preceded her in death in 1992. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Robert Huff and his
wife, Laura, Chadwick, and Richard Melvin Huff, Bethel, Connecticut; a daughter, Lynn
Frances Flanagan and her husband, Kurst, Mt. Morris, New York; four grandchildren,
Timothy Melvin Huff, and Deborah Huff, both of Bethel, Connecticut, Adlai Boyd, Palm
Harbor, Florida, and Rebekah Boyd, North Hampton, Massachusetts. Graveside services
were held Monday, July 1, in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright
officiating. Arrangements were under the of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Huff, Emma Lou (Gimlin) 21 Sep 1928 - 29 Nov 1965
CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: married 1 Mar 1946 Alvin Douglas Huff ]
Mrs. Emma Lou Huff, 37, died at 8:53 a.m. Monday in her home five miles south
of Ozark after an illness of several weeks. A resident of Christian County most of her life,
Mrs. Huff is survived by her husband, Alvin D.; five sons, Douglas, Dale, Tom, Rickey
and Dan, all of the home and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Gimlin, Electric City,
Washington. Also surviving are four brothers, Chesley Gimlin, Soap Lake, Wash,
Warren and Ray, both of Ephrata, Wash. and Robert L. Gimlin, U. S. Navy Air Corps.

Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. in Oak Ridge Union Church with the Rev. T. T. Ward
officiating.. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Huff, Jack D. 24 Jun 1933 - Dec 1975 OH 18 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: married Gladys]
AVA - Jack D. Huff, 42, Lanagan, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. A resident of Lanaga for the past eight months,
moving form Gainesville, he was a county agent - youth specialist for Douglas, Ozark
and Wright counties for the past nine years. Prior to that, he was a teacher for five years.
Mr. Huff, a veteran of the Korean War, was a member of the Methodist Church, Lions
and Rotary Clubs and Cattlemen’s Association. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; a
daughter, Anita and a son, Rolland, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
E. Huff, Route 3, Ava; three sisters, Mrs. Wanda June Humbyrd, Pasco, Wash., Mrs.
Helen Hawkins, Ozark and Mrs. LaVon Swearengin, Route 11, Springfield; and two
brothers, Jerry of Branson and Randy of Bruner. Services were at 2 p.m. in Clinkingbeard
Chapel here with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Goodhope Cemetery
near Ava.
Huff, Jody D. 23 Jan 1919 - 28 Nov 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
Jody D. Huff, 70, Springfield, died at 9:15 p.m. Nov. 28 in Springfield
Community Hospital after a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of St.
Agnes Catholic Church. Mrs. Huff is survived by three sons, Stephen, Springfield, Dan,
Granite City, Ill., and Paul, Nixa; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Huff, Leonard Irvin 22 Sep 1935 - 22 Dec 1945
[Note: Son of Nobel Edgar & Lily Dale (Jay) Huff]
Leonard Irvin Huff, youngest child of Noble and Lily Huff, was born Sept. 22,
1935 and departed this life Dec. 22, 1945 at the age of 10 years and three months.
Besides his parents, he is survived by three sisters and two brothers, Oleta of the home,
Mrs. Melba Blansit of Chestnutridge, Maxine Huff of Kansas City, Mo., Alvin Huff, with
the army in Hawaii, and Noble Huff, Jr., of the home. Services were conducted
December 30 in the Chestnutridge church at two o’clock in the afternoon. Rev. Worth
Caughron officiated with burial in the Schupbach cemetery under the direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. (Christian County Republican, 10 January 1946). Contributed by
Bill Goss.
Huff, Lily Dale (Jay) 21 Feb 1900 - 13 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Eliza Jay; married 1919 Noble Edgar Huff 15 Feb 1894 - 6
Mar 1971]
Lily Dale Huff, 91, Chestnutridge, died at 3:55 a.m. Monday, May 13, 1991, in
Nixa Park Care Center. She was born in Binger, Okla., Feb. 21, 1900, to Thomas and
Eliza Jay. She married Noble Edgar Huff in 1919 and moved to Missouri from Oklahoma
in 1929. She organized and was a charter member of Oak Ridge Church for more than 58
years, working in different capacities as Sunday school teacher, secretary, pianist, song
leader, etc. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1971; a son, Leonard, of the

home; and a daughter, Maxine Clay, Kansas City, Kan. She is survived by two daughters,
Melba Blansit, Ozark, and Oleta Bradford, Walnut Shade; two sons, Alvin, Nixa, and
Noble Jr., Ozark; a brother, Clyde Jay, Seres, Calif.; 20 grandchildren; 53 greatgrandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews; and friends. Services
were Wednesday afternoon in Oak Ridge Church, Walnut Shade, with the Revs. Derrel
Friend, Wilbur Blansit and Tim Snider officiating. Burial was in Schubach Cemetery
under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Huff, Lorraine “Rainey” 23 Aug 1922 – 1 Jun 1996 CCH-N 5 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Noel Manford & Sadie E. (Stewart) Huff]
Lorraine “Rainey” Huff, formerly of Nixa, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 1996
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Lorraine, a longtime area resident, was born August
23, 1922 in Acme, Texas and was the daughter of Noel Manford and Sadie E. Stewart
Huff. Survivors include her mother, Sadie Huff Friend, Ozark; a sister, Nadine Seaton,
Nixa; a brother, Donald and his wife Florene, Highlandville and nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her father, Noel Manford Huff. Funeral services were Tuesday,
June 4, 1996, at 2:30 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Huff, Melvin O.
8 Sep 1909 - 19 Nov 1992
OH 25 Nov 1992
[Note: Son of Omar and Sarah (Hearnes) Huff; married 14 Feb 1935 Edna M. Hepple 6
Oct 1912 - 28 Jun 1996]
Melvin O. Huff, 83, Ozark, died Thursday, Nov. 19 at a Lit’l Bit Country Private
Care, Sparta. He was born Sept. 8, 1909 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Omar and Sarah
Hearnes Huff. He retired in 1974 from Union Carbide in Cleveland as cost estimate
coordinator. Survivors include his wife, Edna; two sons., Kenneth Robert Huff and his
wife Laura, Chadwick, and Richard Melvin “Dick” Huff, Bethel, Conn,; a daughter, Lynn
Frances Flanagan and her husband, Kurt, Mt. Morris, N. Y.; a sister, Dorothy Jenney,
Ashland, Ohio; and two grandchildren, Timothy Melvin and Deborah Huff. Services
were held Monday, Nov. 23 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev, Ray
Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. [Body moved to Massachusetts
2001 when son moved back]
Huff, Noble Edgar 15 Feb 1894 - 6 Mar 1971 CCR 11 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: married Lily Dale Jay 21 Feb 1900 - 13 May 1991]
Noble E. Huff, 77, of Chestnut Ridge died at 4:50 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s
Hospital,. Springfield. Mr. Huff was a retired farmer and sawmill operator. He has
resided in Oklahoma a number of years before returning to Missouri in 1929. He was a
veteran of World War I, serving in France. He was a member of the Chestnut Ridge
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lilly; two sons, Alvin Huff, Ozark and Noble
E. Huff, Jr., Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Melba Blansit, Ozark, Mrs. Maxine Clay,
Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Oleta Braford, Walnut Shade; two half-sisters, Mrs. Norma
Frost, Talent, Ore. and Mrs. Lorene Wiggins, Springfield; two half-brothers, Robert and
Clell, both of Rogersville; 20 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Earl

Blansit and Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery, under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Huff, Noble J. 5 Mar 1930 - 8 Mar 2005 SN-L 10 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Noble E. & Lily Huff; married June]
Noble J. Huff, 75, Nixa, died March 8, 2005, at 11 p.m. in his home after a battle
with cancer. He was born March 5, 1930, in Binger, Okla., the son of Noble E. and Lily
Huff. In 1947, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. His service tour began in San Diego, Calif.,
and spanned many parts of the world, serving nine years on the USS Columbus and USS
New Jersey. On December 11, 1951, he was united in marriage to Freda June Bradford.
They were blessed with two children. He retired from the Dayco Plant in Springfield in
1988, after 23 years of service, and sold his Angus farm south of Ozark this year and
moved to Nixa after 40 years of farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, a
brother, Leonard Huff, and a sister, Maxine Clay. Noble is survived by his loving wife,
June; a son and wife, Dwayne and Sheryl Huff, Pierce City, Mo.; a daughter and
husband, Linda and Larry Stineburg, Walnut Shade, Mo.; two sisters, Melba Blansit and
Oleta Bradford; a brother, Alvin Huff; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and a
host of friends and relatives. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 12, 2005, at 10
a.m. in Healing River Worship Center, Walnut Shade, Mo., under the direction of
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with burial to follow in Schupbach Cemetery,
Spokane, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Huff, Noel Manford 2 Dec 1897 - 26 Jan 1961
CCR 2 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Son of John & Alice (Gonce) Huff; married Sadie A. Stewart]
Services for Noel Huff, 63, longtime resident of the Chestnut Ridge community,
who died at his home at noon Thursday Jan. 26, after an illness of several weeks, were at
10 a.m. Sunday at the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Paul Swadley and
Curtis McComas officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
of Ozark. Mr. Huff was a farmer and a member of the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church
where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife, Sadie; one son, Donald Huff of
Highlandville; two daughters, Mrs. Orville Seaton of Spokane and Miss Lorraine Huff of
the home; three brothers, Nobel Huff of Chestnut Ridge, Clell and Robert Huff, both of
Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Chesley Wiggins of Springfield and Mrs. Norma Frost,
Paradise, California; and four grandchildren.
Huff, Vera Dorothy (Darrough) 13 Nov 1911 - 29 Jun 1996 CCH-N 10 Jul 1996
Vera Dorothy Huff, 84, Nixa, died Saturday, June 29, 1996 at 3:16 p.m. in her
home. Vera was born November 13, 1911 in St. Louis, Mo. the daughter of Joseph and
Cora Williamson Darrough. She was married to Olaf Huff. She was a retired insurance
clerk for the Hill Ins. Co. of St. Louis. Survivors include her husband, Olaf, Nixa; three
daughters, Joy Holden and her husband, David, Dallas, Tx.; Jacquelyn Cash and her
husband, Robert, Nixa; Marilyn Huff, Nixa; three sisters, Genevieve Lane, St. Charles,
Mo.; Corine Vunesky, Warrenton, Mo.; Geraldine Mitchell, Cedar Hill, Mo.; eight
grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren. The body was cremated under the direction of
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, Mo. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial
Park Cemetery St. Louis, Mo.

Huff, Willie E. 1905 - 27 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
Willie E. Huff, 83, of Ava, died at 9 a.m. June 27 in his home following a short
illness. Services for Mr. Huff were held July 1 in Roy Union Church with the Revs. Jesse
Phillips and Ira Humbyrd officiating. Burial was in Goodhope Cemetery under the
direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home. A farmer, Mr. Huff was a member of the Roy
Union Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees. Mr. Huff was preceded in
death by a son, Jack. He is survived by his wife, Nina; two sons, Randy Huff, Sparta, and
Jerry Huff, Springfield; three daughters, Wanda June Humbyrd, Pasco, Washington,
Helen Hawkins, Ozark, and Lavon Swearengin, Fair Grove; 13 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Huffman, Bernice Mildred (Lockhart) 24 Jan 1906 - 17 Feb 1997 CCH-N 22 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Albert K. & Louella (Trueblood) Lockhart; married 26 Nov 1925
Orion M. Huffman 17 Feb 1903 - 1 Oct 1984]
Bernice Mildred Huffman, 91, Ozark, formerly of Sparta,, died at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, February 17, 1997, in the Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Bernice was born
January 24, 1906, in Woomer, Kansas, the daughter of Albert K. and Louella Trueblood
Lockhart. She was married to Orion Huffman, November 26, 1925, in Kansas, who
preceded her in death October 1, 1984. She was a member of the Sparta Christian
Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed reading and her church work. She is also
preceded in death by her parents, one son, Elwyn E. Huffman, two brothers and one
sister. Survivors include three grandchildren, Rev. James Huffman, Fayetteville,
Arkansas, Joyce Jeffries, Newbern, Tennessee, and John Huffman, The Dalles, Oregon; a
sister, Edra Banister, Emporia, Kansas; a daughter-in-law, Rev. Buena HuffmanAlexander, Eldon, Missouri; thirteen great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, February 21, in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta
Cemetery.
Huffman, Lillie M. (Adams) 25 Sep 1873 - 30 Jul 1947 CCR 14 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas D. & Kate (Mayden) Adams; married 5 Sep 1912 Peter D.
Huffman 6 Aug 1881 - 27 Aug 1956]
Mrs. Lillie Adams Huffman, a lifelong resident of the Sparta community, was
born Sept. 25, 1873, and passed away July 30, 1947 at the age of 73. At an early age, she
became a member of the Methodist church known as the Old Salem church. She is
survived by her husband, Pete Huffman, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Aug. 2 at the Sparta Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Worth
Caughron, with burial in Bruner cemetery under direction of the Sparta Funeral Home.
Hughes, Donald James, T/Sgt. 6 Mar 1950 - 21 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Wendell Rutledge & Eva Marie (Cannon) Hughes]
T/Sgt. Donald James Hughes, 38, of Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster,
died Sunday morning of injuries received in an automobile accident in Webster County.
The accident occurred on KK Highway, near Marshfield. Graveside services were held
Sunday in Linden Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Full

military honors were conducted by the 351st Strategic Air Missile Wing, Whiteman Air
Force Base. T/Sgt. Hughes was born March 6, 1950, in Ozark. A graduate of Ozark High
School, he joined the U.S. Air Force after graduation. He served overseas in Turkey,
Vietnam, Italy and the Aleutian Islands. His survivors include his mother, Eva M.
Shipman, Ozark; a very close friend, Marilyn Ladeley, Knob Noster; a sister, Carol
Powell, Ozark; two brothers, Jerry Hughes, Sparta, and Russell Hughes, Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews.
Hughes, Earl 1902 - 12 Aug 1947 CCR 14 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: married 3 Jul 1932 Leatha Eileen Bishop]
The E.M. Bishop family received word Tuesday morning of the sudden death of
their son-in-law, Earl Hughes, 45, who suffered a heart attack at his home at Tulsa, Okla.
Mr. Hughes and his wife, the former Leatha Bishop, operated a beauty academy at Tulsa.
Burial was Thursday at his former home, Sapulpa, Okla. Attending from Ozark were J.L.
Bishop, Mrs. Gene Williams, Miss Anna Lee Bishop, and Carl Dagley.
Hughes, Ethel (Andrews) 25 Jan 1893 - 8 May 1955 CCR 12 May 1955 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Hughes, 61 who died Sunday night at her home
eight miles east of Chadwick, were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chadwick Baptist
Church, with Rev. Bill McTeer officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a native of Christian County and a
member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Henry Hughes; three sons,
Don of Chadwick; Norman of Oldfield and Russell of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Max
G. Estes and Mrs. Ward Workman of Ozark and Mrs. Agnes Roberts of Kansas City;
three brothers, Arthur and Austin Andrews of Oldfield and Fred Andrews of Rocky Ford,
Colo.; four sisters, Mrs. Maude Richardson of Oldfield, Mrs. Alta McDaniel of Sparta,
Mrs. Blanche Tipton of Bois d’arc and Mrs. Nora Mutts of Hickman Mill; 14
grandchildren, two great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Hughes, Jacklyn Marie 24 Apr 1996 - 24 Apr 1996 CCH-N 1 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Scharlene Hughes]
Jacklyn Marie Hughes, infant daughter of Tom and Scharlene Hughes, died at
birth Wednesday, April 24. She is survived by her parents; a brother, Jacob; a sister,
Jordan; grandparents; aunts and uncles as well as many other relatives and family friends.
Burial and a private graveside service was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home.
Hughes, Jared William 5 Sep 1995 - 5 Sep 1995 CCH-N 13 Sep 1995
[Note: Son of Tom & Scharlene Hughes]
Jared William Hughes died shortly after birth Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1995. He is
survived by his parents, Tom and Scharlene Hughes; a brother, Jacob; a sister, Jordan;
grandparents, aunts and uncles; and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were
held at Selmore Cemetery on Saturday, Sept. 9, 1995, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, with the Ref. Troy Rhoden officiating.
Hughes, Jerry Wendell 20 Sep 1944 – 26 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000

Jerry Wendell Hughes, age 55, of Rome, Georgia, died Sat., Feb. 26, 2000 in his
home following a long illness. Mr. Hughes was born Sept. 20, 1944 in Ozark. He was a
graduate of Ozark High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Following his
honorable discharge from the Army he lived and worked in Georgia until his death.
Survivors include: his mother, Eva Shipman, Ozark; a sister, Carol Powell, Ozark; a
brother, Russell Hughes, Nixa; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Donnie, and his father, Wendell R. Hughes. Funeral services were Tuesday, Feb.
29, 2000 at Linden Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hughes, Russell 21 Mar 1946 - 4 Dec 2005 SN-L 6 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of ? & Eva Mae (?) Hughes; married Rose]
Russell Hughes, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2005, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born March 21, 1946, and was a 1964 graduate of Ozark
High School. He joined the U.S. Army and served his country in Vietnam. Before
becoming disabled he was a customer service agent for Ozark Airlines and later TWA.
Survivors include: his wife, Rose; a son, Brian; a daughter, Nora; a stepson, Robert
Hodge; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his mother, Eva Mae Shipman;
two brothers, Jerry Hughes and Donnie Hughes; and a sister, Carol Powell. Visitation
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. this evening, Dec. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Private
burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Salvation Army.
Hughes, Thomas E. 26 Oct 1948 - 16 Jun 1969
Spec-4 Thomas E. Hughes, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman T. Hughes of Route
1, Ozark, was killed in an enemy attack on his base in Vietnam. According to Army
officials the death occurred Monday near the Cambodian border when the enemy
assaulted the base camp of the 25th Infantry Division, of which Spec-4 Hughes was a
member of the headquarters company. A native of Oldfield, young Hughes attended
school through the 11th grade at Chadwick before moving to Ozark with his parents in
1965. He had been employed by the Major Cheese Company here, and later with Royal
McBee in Springfield. He entered the service in March, 1968, and after completing basic
training at Ft. Polk, La., was ordered to Vietnam in August, 1968. Survivors in addition
to his parents, are three sisters, Mrs. Eyvon Sanders, Ozark, Miss Regina Hughes, Tulsa,
Okla., and Miss Patricia Hughes, of the home; and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward L. Hays, Tulsa. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of July 1969 in the margin.
AND
Hughes, Thomas E., Sp-4 26 Oct 1948 - 16 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Norman T. & Alyce (Applegate) Hughes]
Sp-4 Thomas E. Hughes Killed in Vietnam Fighting.
The far-away Vietnam War has reached into Ozark by claiming the life of Sp-4
Thomas E. Hughes. Soldier Hughes, 20, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman T. Hughes,
Rt. 1, Ozark. The Army notified the parents their son was killed June 16 by an enemy

attack near the Cambodian border. The assault was on the base of the 1st Brigade, 25th
Infantry Division of which he was a headquarters company member. A native of
Oldfield, Sp-4 attended school through the 11th grade at Chadwick before moving with
his parents to Ozark in 1965. A graduate of Ozark High School, he worked at Major
Cheese, Inc., Ozark and later at Royal McBee, Springfield. Entering the Army in March
1968, he received basic training at Fort Polk, La. and was ordered to Vietnam in Aug.
1968. He is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Eyvon Sanders, Rt. 1, Ozark, Miss
Patricia Hughes at home and Miss Regina Hughes, Tulsa, Ok.; and his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Hays, Tulsa. Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. this Thursday at the First Baptist Church, Ozark. They will be conducted by the
Rev. Allen Harrison, pastor of the church and the Rev. Melvis Applegate. Burial will be
in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Hughes, Viola R. (Roush) d 10 Aug 1968 CCR 22 Aug 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Viola R. Hughes of Macon, Ga. who died Saturday,
Aug. 10 in a Macon hospital after an extended illness, were held Monday, Aug. 12 at
Hart’s Mortuary there. Burial was at Macon. Mrs. Hughes, the former Viola Roush, had
resided at Macon the past 11 years, moving there from Texas. She held the position of
secretary for Family Federal Savings and Loan Association, was a member of the First
Christian Church, and a member of the board of governors of Macon Theatre. Survivors
include her mother, Mrs. Lurie Roush of Ozark; one son, J. M. Hughes and one daughter,
Miss Valerie Hughes, both of Macon.
Hughlett, Avis Alberta (Stallings) 1 Apr 1913 - 16 Feb 2006 SN-L 19 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ross & Bess Stallings; married 16 Jul 1935 Joe Hughlett]
On April 1, 1913, God sent an angel from Heaven that touched the lives of many.
Avis Alberta Stallings born and raised in Springfield, Mo., one of six children to Ross
and Bess Stallings. She was married in Ozark, Mo., on July 16, 1935, to Joe Hughlett.
They had three children, Jack Hughlett and LaVetrice, of Springfield, Mo., Patricia Smith
and her husband, Arthur, of Lincoln, Mo., and Marcia Major and her husband, Paul, of
Nixa, Mo. Jack gave her six grandchildren: Rick Hughlett, Donna Nelson, Brenda Duree,
Steve Hughlett and Sherry Wester, all of the Springfield area, and Scarlett Dunbar, of
Richardson, Texas; Patricia gave her three: Betty Vaughn, of Oak Grove, Joe Smith, of
Grain Valley, and Brian Smith, of Blue Springs; and Marcia also gave her three:
Amanda, Kim and Shannon Major, all of Springfield. She was preceded in death by Joe
Hughlett; her parents; one grandchild, Amanda; and three siblings, Howard Stallings,
Muriel Dysart and Leonard Stallings. She is survived by two siblings, Virginia Carter, of
Springfield, and Don Stallings, of Brookline; 22 great grandchildren; four great greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. She went to be with the Lord on Feb.
16, 2006. She passed away peacefully with her family at her side at Primrose Nursing
Home where she was so lovingly cared for. The family asks in lieu of flowers that
contributions be made to Springfield Community Hospice, in memory of Avis Hughlett.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. tonight with Memorial Service on Monday, Feb. 20, 2006, at 2
p.m., at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial following in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Hughlett, Jack Joseph 5 Feb 1937 - 13 Jun 2006 SN-L 15 Jun 2006

[Note: Son of Joseph & Avis Alberta (Stallings) Hughlett]
Jack Joseph Hughlett was born on February 5, 1937, at Joplin, Mo. He was one of
three children born to Joseph and Avis Hughlett, who preceded him in death. Jack had six
children, Donna Nelson and her husband, Gene, of Springfield, Mo., Rick Hughlett and
his wife, Karen, of Nixa, Mo., Brenda Duree and her husband, Mark, of Nixa, Mo., Steve
Hughlett and his wife, Theresa, of Springfield, Mo., Sherry Wester and her husband,
Kelly, of Ozark, Mo., and Scarlett Dunbar and her husband, Kevin, of Richardson, Texas.
Donna gave him four grandchildren: Sean Mooney, Jamie Mooney, Chad Nelson and
Jessie Nelson; Rick gave him two grandchildren, Crystal Chronister and Kayla Carnett;
Brenda gave him three grandchildren: Austin Duree, Shanelle Duree and Derrick Duree;
Steve gave him two grandchildren: Brandon Hughlett and Skyelar Hughlett; Sherry gave
him three grandchildren: Crystal Wester, Haley Wester and Jacklynn Wester; and Scarlett
gave him one grandchild, Shane Poole. Jack also had five great grandchildren. Two are
from Sean Mooney: Brianna Cates and Cody Mooney; two from Crystal Chronister:
Dalton Chronister and Kaylee Chronister; and one from Haley Wester, Jade Murray. He
is survived by his two siblings, Patricia Smith of Lincoln, Mo., and Marcia Major of
Nixa, Mo. He is also survived by his stepmother, Normajean Hughlett of Ava, Ill., and
his loving companion, LaVetrice Lewis of Springfield, Mo. He went to be with the Lord
on June 13, 2006. For his last full day here on Earth, God allowed time for Jack to visit
and laugh with a multitude of family and friends. He then passed away peacefully in his
home that night while he was asleep after a four year battle with lung disease. The family
asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Fellowship Bible Church in
Rogersville, Mo., in memory of Jack Hughlett. Phillip Wright is both the pastor of
Fellowship Bible Church and was an educator of the peace between Jack and the Lord.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, June 15, 2006, with a Memorial Service on Friday
morning at 10 a.m., at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial following in Eastlawn
Cemetery.
Hulett, Virgle James 16 Oct 1938 – 31 Oct 1997 CCH-N 8 Nov 1997
Virgle James Hulett, 59, Brookline, died at 3:45 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 1997, in St.
Johns Regional Health Center. Virgle was born Oct. 16, 1938, in Bynumville, to Edwin
and Oleta Hulett. Virgle was a heavy equipment operator for 39 years. He was presently
employed with Patch Entertainment in Hollister. He was preceded in death by his parents
and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol, of the home; a
daughter, Michelle Hulett, a granddaughter, Crystal Maria, the love of his life; two sisters
and their husbands, Louise and Arnold McSparren; Kathryn and Bob Wright; two
brothers and their wives, William and Karen Hulett and Ted and Andrea Hulett; and
several nieces and nephews; and a special neighbor, Charles Lahr. He will be greatly
missed, but his memory will be cherished by all whom he loved and who loved him. He
will be cremated under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. No services are
planned at this time. A memorial service will be held in his honor in Bynumville, at a
later date.
Hughes, Wendell R. 27 Nov 1919 - 21 Aug 1991 NN-E 5 Sep 1991
[Note: married Evelyn]

Wendell R. Hughes, 71, Bolivar, died at 10:49 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1991,
in Veterans Memorial Hospital, Columbia. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of the
home; two daughters, Carol Powell, Ozark, and Uldine Nimmo, Halfway; three sons,
Jerry, Marietta, Ga., Richard, Marshfield, and Glenn, Independence; 14 grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harold, Raytown, and Wayne, Independence;
and three sisters, Creola Roberts, Ozark, Mary Newberry, Independence, and Ruth
Robison, Sedalia. Military graveside services were held Sunday, Aug. 25, at 1 p.m. at
Salem Cemetery, under direction of Pitts Funeral Home, Bolivar.
Hughey, Elizabeth (?) Tindle 1905 - 15 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Elizabeth Hughey, 82, of Springfield, died at 3:45 p.m. June 15 at Cox Medical
Center North after a sudden illness. Services for Mrs. Hughey were held Saturday in the
Klingner Chapel with Rev. Delbert Vanderpool officiating. Burial was in Bellview
Cemetery. Born in Ebenezer, Mrs. Hughey had been a resident of Springfield all of her
life. She was retired from housekeeping for Cox Medical Center North, and was a
member of the Pentecostal Faith. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma
Tindle. Survivors include three sons, Floyd Tindle and Donnie Tindle, of Springfield, and
Wayne Tindle, Nixa; three daughters, Lena Pitt; Sparta, Margaret Barris and Sarah
Grady, both of Springfield; a sister. Louise Austin, Strafford; 23 grandchildren, 35 greatgrandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; a host of friends and neighbors; and
several nieces and nephews.
Hull, Alva R. 29 Jul 1909 - 8 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Charles & Ethyl Hull; married 11 Mar 1934 Frances M. Conner 17 Apr
1918 - 14 Jun 1992]
Alva R. Hull age 89, of Sparta, died Tuesday. June 8, 1999 at St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born July 29, 1909 in Bruner, Missouri, the son of Charles and
Ethyl Hull. He was united in marriage to Frances Conner on March 11, 1934 in
Dogwood. He was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church where he served as a
deacon. Survivors include: three daughters and their husbands; Ruth and Milburn
Winslow, Bonnie and Earl Muilenburg, and Louise and Johnny Morgan; two sons Donald
Hull and his wife Ann, and Harold Hull; a daughter-in-law, Donna Hull, all of Sparta; a
brother, Melvin Hull and his wife Mary, Sarcoxie; three sisters-in-law, Maxine Hull,
Lucile Hull, and Hazel Ferdig and her husband, Bob; 24 grandchildren; 46 greatgrandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many
friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; a son, Paul; a grandchild: two
great-grandchildren; five sisters; and five brothers. Funeral services were 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bally Johnson and Rev.
Carl Thompson officiating. The Lafferty Family provided music. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Hull, Arthur Cleo 24 May 1915 - 30 Apr 1988 OH 5 May 1988
[Note: married Mary]
Arthur C. Hull, 72, of Sparta, died at 7:41 am Saturday at St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Hull were held
Tuesday at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating.

Burial, with military honors conducted by American Legion Post 676 and VFW Post
3404, was in Bruner Cemetery. Mr. Hull was born May 24, 1915, at Oldfield to Otie C.
and Violet Nelson Hull. He was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a US Army
Veteran of WWII and was a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. Mr. Hull’s survivors
include his wife Mary; two sons, Gene Hull and Gay McKinney, Elkhead; four daughters,
Alice Faye Morimoto, Laura Ann Green and Genevieve Hull, all of Mitchell, NE, and
Evonne Garrison, Sarcoxie; two brothers, Wade Hull, Moxee, WA, and John Hull,
Bruner; six sisters, Mari Loveland, Selah, WA, Joyce Holt, Springfield, Kate Moore,
Ozark, Mabel McHaffie, Oldfield, Huba Winslow, Highlandville, and Sue Burkhart,
Chadwick; 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Hull, Bethenia Vernetta (Burkhart) 8 Mar 1886 - 24 Sep 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p1
[Note; Daughter of Jacob & Rebecca (Harville) Burkhart; married 7 May 1905 John T.
Hull Sep 1881 - 8 Aug 1961]
Bethenia Vernetta Burkhart was born March 8, 1886, east of Oldfield, Missouri,
to Jacob and Rebecca Harville Burkhart. On May 7, 1905, she was united in marriage to
John T. Hull and to this union two sons and two daughters were born. After having been
converted, Mrs. Hull was baptized on November 21, 1931 and united with the Chadwick
Baptist Church. Mrs. Hull had been a resident of the Oldfield community most of her life
where she and her husband operated a general store. Mr. and Mrs. Hull celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary May 7, 1955. She entered into rest at an Ozark,. Missouri
hospital on September 24, 1955 at the age of 69 years , at the age of 69 years, 6 months
and 16 days. Her survivors include her husband, John T. Hull of the home in Springfield;
two sons, Ervin Hull of the home and Leonard Hull of Route 3, Springfield, Missouri;
two daughters, Mrs. Clara Ponder of Joplin, Missouri and Mrs. Eula Rozell of Chadwick,
Missouri; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Newton Burkhart of
Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Anna Brazel of Elkhead, Missouri; several nieces and nieces,
other relatives and a host of friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held at
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 1955 at the Chadwick Baptist Church with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery north of Oldfield under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Hull, Beverly "Ann" (Harrison) 11 Jun 1941 - 14 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Frances (Stamper) Harrison; married 14 Mar 1959 Donald
Hull]
Beverly "Ann" Hull, age 64, of Sparta, passed away Friday, April 14, 2006, in her
home. She was born June 11, 1941, in Kansas City, the daughter of Edward and Frances
(Stamper) Harrison. On March 14, 1959, she and Donald Hull were united in marriage.
Ann was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She was a charter member and Past
District Grand Matron of Sparta Chapter #326, OES. Ann was an employee of Cox
South. Survivors include three daughters, Paula Hess and husband, Mark, Ozark, Linda
Essick and husband, Kevin, Sparta, and Karla Hyde and husband, David, Sparta; four
grandchildren, Brenton Hyde and wife, Amber, Mathew Hyde, Nick Hyde, and Bethany
Essick; a sister, Barbara Roller and husband, Don, Sparta; nieces; nephews; other
relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers,
Roscoe , Walter, and Jim Harrison, and sister, Dunnie Stafford. A graveside funeral will

be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, in Sparta Cemetery, with Pastor Gil Spencer officiating.
Visitation will be from 7 t o9 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospices of Southwest Missouri.
Hull, Charles 8 Feb 1871 - 28 Dec 1967 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: Son of George Washington & Mary Louisa (Gentry) Hull; married Ethel Johns 18
Aug 1876 - 24 Sep 1936]
Charlie Hull, 96, Bruner, died at 3 a.m. Thursday in the home of his son, Odie. He
was lifetime member of the Bruner Baptist Church. He is survived by seven sons, Odie
and Elza, both of Bruner, George, Parker, Kan., Alvie, Sparta, Fred, Springfield, Melvin,
Claremore, Okla, and Ellis, Reeds; three daughters, Mrs. Nettie Phillips, Springfield,
Mrs. Florence Ball, Pryor, Okla. and Mrs. Effie Hull, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.
Matilda Wilhite, Santa Barbara, Calif. and Mrs. Lydia Meadows, Dinuba, Calif.; 56
grandchildren; 81 great grandchildren and 41 great, great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bruner Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Hull, Charles David 21 Jul 1956 - 18 Apr 1994 NN-E 27 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of Elzie David & Lowell Maxine (Garrison) Hull]
Charles David Hull, 37, Forsyth, died Monday, April 18, 1994, near Elkhead. He
was born July 21, 1956, at Elkhead, the son of Elzie David Hull and Lowell Maxine
Garrison Hull. He had lived at Ozark Mountain Manor in Forsyth for eight years. He was
preceded in death by his father, Elzie Hull; a brother, Jerry Hull; and a sister, Lisa Hull.
Survivors include his mother, Maxine Hull, Forsyth; three sisters, Lula Barton, and her
husband, Ron, Elkhead, Morgan Countryman, and her special friend, Rick Holt, Spokane,
and Allene Hull, and her special friend, Dan Davis, Forsyth; two brothers, Bobby Hull,
and his wife, Michelle, Springfield; and Fred Hull, Republic; two nieces, Shelby Hull and
Lisa Key; two nephews, Andy and Travis Countryman; very special friends, Ruth and
Glenn Schilling, and other friends who shared a home with Charles. Funeral services
were held Thursday, April 21, in Bruner Baptist Church under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Hull, Crawford 1883 - Apr 1954
[Note: married Ethel B. Pennington 1894 - 26 Apr 1949]
Funeral services for Crawford Hull, 70, a retired farmer who died at 10:15 p.m.
Saturday in the home of Samuel Matthews, near Oldfield, were to be held this afternoon
in the Oldfield Church of Christ. Mr. Hull, who had been living at the Matthews home for
the past four months, was a native of Princeton, Ind. He moved to the Oldfield
community when he was two years old, spending most of his life in that community.
Survivors include a son, Leo of Kelso, Wash.; two brothers, Charlie of Elkhead and John
of Oldfield; two sisters, Mrs. Matilda Wilhite and Mrs. Lydia Meadows, both of Dinuba,
Calif.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Smith Cemetery
near Sparta under direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers will be Earnest, Ervin,
Leonard, Otie and Henry Hull and Kenneth J. Rodman. Springfield Leader-Press, April
19, 1954.

Hull, Edna Lucile (Conner) 6 Mar 1916 - 16 Jan 2003 CCH-N 22 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ancel & Carrie (Haney) Conner; married 21 Nov 1936 Fred E. Hull
10 Mar 1913 - 10 Oct 1983]
Edna Lucile Hull, 86, Sparta, died Jan. 16, 2003 in her home. She was born
March 6, 1916, in McCracken, Kan., the daughter of Ancel and Carrie (Haney) Conner.
On Nov. 21, 1936, she and Fred E. Hull were married in Bruner. Hull worked at
Producers Produce for 21 years and was also a housekeeper for Southwest Missouri State
University. She was a homemaker and was Baptist by faith. She loved her family and was
a wonderful mother and grandmother. Mrs. Hull is survived by her son, Hollis Hull and
wife Luella, Brighton; two daughters, Sharon Stapp and husband Bob, Joplin, and Viola
Daugherty and husband Jerry, Chadwick; 13 grandchildren and their spouses, Tim and
Cyndi Hull, Cyndi and Dean Edwards, Denis Daugherty, Rhonda and Eugene Maggard,
Rachel and Bo Morrison, Robin and Jim Phillips, Kent and Cindy Daugherty, Kirk
Daugherty, Kurtis and Missy Daugherty, Pam and Rick Porter, Valeria and Rick Gideon,
Ryan and Amanda Stapp, and Junior Stapp; 30 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; a sister, Hazel Ferdig and husband Bob, Louisburg, Kan.; a special friend
and niece, Ruth Winslow; other nieces, nephews; and a host of friends. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Fred Hull; three infant children, Doris Mae, Inez Marie and
Gerald Dean; three brothers, Howard, Leonard and Tommy; and three sisters, Frances,
Dora, and Margaret. Services were at 10:00 a.m. Jan. 20, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Visitation was
from 3 to 4 p.m. Jan. 19 in the funeral home.
Hull, Ervin L. 22 Aug 1907 - 14 Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: Son of John T. & Bethenia (Burkhart) Hull]
OZARK - Ervin L. Hull, 67, a lifelong Oldfield resident, died at 2:40 p.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a deacon of the
First Baptist Church of Chadwick. Prior to Mr. Hull’s retirement three years ago, he
owned and operated a grocery and feed store and a stock farm in Oldfield, southeast of
here. Survivors include his brother, Leonard of Galena; and two sisters, Mrs. Clara
Fletcher, Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Eula Rozell, Chadwick. Services for Ervin L. Hull,
67, a lifelong Oldfield resident, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick First Baptist
Church with the Revs. Ivan Coyle and Bob Agee officiating. Burial was in the Oldfield
Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
AND
Hull, Ervin L. 22 Aug 1907 - 14 Jun 1975 OH 26 Jun 1975 p10
We wish to thank all our friends for the flowers, food, cards and other acts of
kindness during the death of our brother, Mr. Ervin Hull. We especially thank Mr. and
Mrs. Harold Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Jones for caring for him so lovingly in their
home during his illness. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hull. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fletcher.
Mrs. Eula Rozell.
Hull, Ethel B. (Pennington) 1894 - 26 Apr 1949 CCR 5 May 1949
[Note: married Crawford Hull 1883 - Apr 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel B. Hull, 54, who died in her home in Oldfield, Mo
on April 26, were held Thursday afternoon at the Oldfield school auditorium, with Rev.

R. E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Chadwick. She is survived by her husband, Crawford Hull and one son,
Leo Hull, also of Oldfield. She was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ.
Hull, Frances (Conner) 17 Apr 1918 - 14 Jun 1992 NN-E 17 Jun 1992 & OH 17 Jun
1992
[Note: Daughter of Ancel & Carrie Conner; married 11 Mar 1934 Alva R. Hull 29 Jan
1909 - 8 Jun 1999]
Frances Hull, 74, Sparta, died Sunday, June 14, in Cox Medical Center South in
Springfield. She was born April 17, 1918, in McCracken, Kan., the daughter of Ancel and
Carrie Conner. She was united in marriage to Alva Hull on March 11, 1934, in Dogwood.
She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Alva,
of the home; three daughters and their husbands, Ruth and Milburn Winslow, Bonnie and
Earl Muilenberg, and Louise and Johnny Morgan, all of Sparta; three sons and their
wives, Paul and Donna Hull, Donald and Ann Hull, and Harold and Rowena Hull, all of
Sparta; two sisters, Lucille Hull and Hazel Ferdig, Sparta; 24 grandchildren; 38 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents;
three brothers; one sister; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren. Services were
held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Dale
Ross and Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Hull, Imogene (Tennis) Patterson 30 Oct 1923 - 17 Jan 1996 CCH-N 20 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of John & Cleo (Porter) Tennis; married first Robert Patterson; married
second Janoia Hull 27 Aug 1923 - 15 Oct 1977]
Imogene Tennis Hull, 73, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 1996 in Cox
South Hospital. She was a life-long area resident, born south of Nixa near the Finley
River on October 30, 1923, to John and Cleo (Porter) Tennis. She was a graduate of Nixa
High School, and Southeast College at Bolivar, held a cosmetology certificate, was past
president of the Nixa VFW auxiliary, and past president of the District VFW auxiliary,
past member of Ozark Order of the Eastern Star, instrumental in the implementation of
the first Nixa Sucker Day, shared in the operation of Jonoia's Beauty Shop for 20 years
and was an active member of her church. Imogene was the beloved wife of the late Janoia
Hull and loving mother of her son Joe Patterson, grandmother of Greg Patterson, sister of
Leo Tennis, and the late Ward Tennis,, dear mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt, and is
survived by innumerable friends. A memorial service will be held at Harris, A Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa on Sunday, January 21, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. with the
Reverend Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow at the Jones Cemetery south of
Nixa, across from the Finley River where she was born, raised and lived. Visitation will
be Saturday, January 20, from 7-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Hull, Janoia V. 27 Aug 1923 - 15 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married Imogene Tennis 30 Oct 1923 - 17 Jan 1996 who had married first Robert
Patterson]
NIXA - Services for Janoia V. Hull, 54, Nixa were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Harold Davis officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain
Cemetery south of Nixa. He is survived by his wife Imogene; a son, Joe of St. Louis and

a grandson. Mr. Hull, a longtime resident of Nixa, died at 8:20 a.m. Saturday in Harry S.
Truman Veteran’s Hospital in Columbia after a long illness.
Hull, Jerry Lee 27 Jun 1949 - 22 Jul 1970 CCR 30 Jul 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Elzie & Maxine (Garrison) Hull]
Funeral services for Jerry Lee Hull, 21, of Elkhead, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
25, in Bruner Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in Bruner
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Hull died Wednesday
morning, July 22, enroute to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a metal wedge, with
which he was splitting logs, splintered and a fragment of steel severed the aorta artery in
his chest. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elzie Hull of Elkhead; three
brothers, Charles, Freddie and Bobby Joe all of Oldfield; five sisters, Mrs. Lila Belle
Stevens of Garrison, Miss Ethel Hull of Ozark, Miss Allene Hill, Sparta, Miss Rebecca
Hull of Mountain Grove and Miss Lisa Hull of Sedalia; and his maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Zula Garrison of Bruner.
Hull, John T. Sep 1881 - 8 Aug 1961 CCR 17 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Birthdate from 1900 census - Tombstone gives 1880; Son of George W. & Mary
Louisa ( ) Hull; married Bethenia Vernetta Burkhart 8 Mar 1886 - 24 Sep 1955]
Services for John T. Hull, 81, Oldfield, who died Tuesday night, Aug. 8, at St.
John’s Hospital were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Chadwick Baptist church with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding and Paul Cress officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever.
Hull, Paul W. 11 Oct 1938 - 6 Mar 1997 CCH-N 12 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Alva & Frances (Conner) Hull; married 20 Feb 1960 Donna Ruth
Thompson]
Paul W Hull, 58, Sparta, died Thursday, March 6, 1997, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born October 11, 1938, in Bruner and was the son of Alva and
Frances (Conner) Hull. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. On February 20, 1960, he
was united in marriage to Donna Ruth Thompson. Mr. Hull was a carpenter and a farmer.
He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School
Superintendent. His mother, Frances, preceded him in death. Survivors include: his wife,
Donna; two sons, Carl Hull and his wife, Debra, and Keith Hull; four grandchildren,
Bradley Paul Hull, Dustin Allen Hull, Jason Jay Hull and Travis Morrison; his father,
Alva Hull; three sisters and their husbands, Ruth and Milbern Winslow, Bonnie and Earl
Muilenburg, and Louise and Johnny Morgan; two brothers, Donald Hull and his wife,
Ann, and Harold Hull; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Mary Thompson, all
of Sparta; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Connie and Larry Gilbert, Oldfield; several
nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bally Johnson and Rev.
Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Hulse, Edna Earl (Newsome) 1880 - 20 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 pl
Mrs. Edna Earl Hulse, 75-year-old Nixa resident, died Monday evening in the
Mercy rest Home in Springfield where she had been a patient about a month. She was a

member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Charles H. Hulse and one
brother, D. W. Newsome of Whiteville, Tenn. Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Mecklin Cemetery near Oak Grove in Jackson County with graveside
services scheduled for Thursday afternoon under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home
Hulse, Samuel Dewey 13 May 1901 - 12 Nov 1968 CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: married Eula M. McCauley 1901 - 1983]
S. Dewey Hulse, 67, of Springfield, died at 12:25 a.m. Tuesday, November 13 in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Helse had been a meat inspector for the city of
Springfield the past eight years, and was a member of South National Church of Christ,
president of the Traveling Men’s Booster Clud, and a member of Optimist Club. He is
survived by his wife, Eula; daughter, Mrs. Beatrice J. Gillies, Longview, Tex.; three
brothers, Charles W., Springfield, Willis, Bell Garden, Calif. and Jess, Nevada; and four
grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 14, in South National
Church of Christ, Springfield with John H. Alley officiating. Burial was in McCauley
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Hulston, John Kenton
29 Mar 1915 - 13 Nov 2004 SN-L 16 Nov 2004
[Note: Owned Bank of Billings at one time; author of Panhandle Profiles]
John Kenton Hulston, 89, died Saturday morning, November 13, 2004, in his
home. John was born near Bona, Dade County, Missouri, on March 29, 1915, the son of
John Fred and Myrtle Rosa King Hulston. He was married to Ruth Amis Luster on
December 18, 1944. She preceded him in death on March 15, 1992. He is survived by
one son, John Luster Hulston and wife, Lucia; three grandchildren, Lorrie Hulston Corvin
and husband, Tom, John Patrick Hulston and wife, Maida, all of Kansas City, and Joseph
Fred Hulston, presently serving in the U.S. Army; and two great-grandchildren, Thomson
King Corvin and Ivy Lynn Corvin, of Kansas City. Following his graduation from Drury
College in 1936, John taught history and coached basketball at Ash Grove High School,
then entered the law school at the University of Missouri at Columbia in 1938. He
received his JD in 1941, whereupon he served in the U.S. Army until 1946, obtaining the
rank of Major. John had been in the private practice of law since 1946 and was in his
office the week of his death and at the Bank of Ash Grove the day prior to his death. John
has been chairman of Bank of Ash Grove since 1959, Chairman of Bank of Billings since
1987, and Chairman of Citizens Home Bank of Greenfield from 1967 until its recent sale.
He became a member of the Missouri Bankers Association 50 Year Club this year. He
had been a board member of CoxHealth since 1959, serving as president in 1966, vice
chairman 1967-2000, and chairman 2000-2003. He was honored by Cox in the naming of
the Hulston Cancer Center in 1997. John was instrumental in the establishment of
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield and donated 2700 books for the John K. and Ruth L.
Hulston Library. It is the largest Civil War Library among the battlefield libraries in the
National Park Service. He was a Trustee of Drury College from 1966-95 and was made a
Life Trustee in 1995. he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Drury in 1974.
He was the recipient of many honors, among them, Springfield Young Man of Year
award 1950; Springfieldian of Year award 1978; The Missourian award 1998; Special
Commendation U.S. Dept. of the Interior, National Park Service 1981; Faculty-Alumni

gold Medal award Missouri University 1988; Citation of Merit Missouri University Law
School, Distinguished Service award Missouri University Alumni Assn. 1993; inductee
into Writers Hall of Fame 1995. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Pontentate of Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine in 1963, and a Jester. He had published eight books which were given to
clients, bank customers and friends. His ninth book is currently at the printer. John was a
member of Ash Grove Presbyterian Church. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Dale
Whitman, Dr. William Harris and Sam F. Hamra, Esq., officiating. Burial will follow in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hulston Cancer Center, 3850 South
National, Springfield, Missouri 65807, or to Law School Foundation, Hulston Hall,
University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65211.
Humble, Ellis W. 1899 - 4 Oct 1963
CCR 10 Oct 1963
Ellis W. Humble, 64, of 505 West Normal, Springfield, died Friday in St. John’s
Hospital where he had been a patient for the last seven weeks. He was a lifelong resident
of Springfield and a longtime member of South National Church of Christ. He also was a
member of Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422, Vincil chapter of Royal Arch
Masons and Brotherhood of Railway Engineers. Mr. Humble had been an engineer on the
Frisco for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Emogene; a son, Wilfred, 1119
East Seminole; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine McCregor, 745 Maplewood; three sisters,
Mrs. Lillie Cockrum and Mrs. Lula Bryant, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Virgie Klepper,
Rogersville; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Monday in the Klinger Chapel. John Alley officiated and burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by the Gate of the Temple Lodge 422.
Humble, Ellis W. 1899 - 4 Oct 1963
CCR 10 Oct 1963
Ellis W. Humble, 64, of 505 West Normal, Springfield, died Friday in St. John’s
Hospital where he had been a patient for the last seven weeks. He was a lifelong resident
of Springfield and a longtime member of South National Church of Christ. He also was a
member of Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422, Vincil chapter of Royal Arch
Masons and Brotherhood of Railway Engineers. Mr. Humble had been an engineer on the
Frisco for the past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Emogene; a son, Wilfred, 1119
East Seminole; a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine McCregor, 745 Maplewood; three sisters,
Mrs. Lillie Cockrum and Mrs. Lula Bryant, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Virgie Klepper,
Rogersville; and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Monday in the Klinger Chapel. John Alley officiated and burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery, with graveside services conducted by the Gate of the Temple Lodge 422.
Humble, Joe T., Sr. 2 Nov 1923 – 16 Apr 1997 CCH-H 23 Apr 1997
Joe T. Humble; Sr., 73, Sparta, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born November 2, 1923, and was the son of Thomas and Dona
Margaret (Snider) Humble. He lived throughout his life in the Sparta area. He served his
country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II, and was missing in action for nine
months in occupied France. He was a Purple Heart recipient and a member of the Air

Force’s Escape and Evasion Society. On July 5, 1945, he married Mary L. Teague. Mr.
Humble was a truck driver for several trucking companies and retired from the Teamsters
Union. He was also a farmer. He was preceded in death by: his parents; his grandparents,
who raised him. Joe and Ann Snider; a brother, Darwin Humble; a sister, Dona Little;
two uncles, Frances and Newt Snider; and an aunt, Neal Whitmore. Survivors include: his
wife, Mary L. Humble; a son, Tom Humble and his wife, Jenise, Sparta; three grandchildren, Amy, Andy and Aric Humble, Sparta; a sister, Lenora Little, Sundown, Texas;
two aunts, Rachel Pigg, Rogersville, and Belle Scott, Mt. Vernon; and an uncle, Wayne
Snider, Springfield. Funeral services were Saturday. April 19, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead and Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in
Bruner Cemetery with military honors.
Humble, Louise Margaret (Jones) 1881 - 5 Dec 1954
CCR 9 Dec 1954 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Margaret Humble, 73, a resident of Billings
since 1904, who died December 5 were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Billings Methodist
Church, with Rev. Frances Cohen officiating. Burial was in Blades Chapel Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was a member of the Billings
Methodist Church and was affiliatedwith the W. C. S. C. She was also a member of the
Billings W. P. P. A. Chapter No. Royal Neighbors of America, American Legion at
Billings, a past president of the 17th District Auxiliary and a member of the Eight and
Forty of Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Andy P. Humble, one son, Joe
Humble of New Orleans, La; three step-sons, Charles and Edgar Humble, both of Kansas
City and Leon Humble of Crane; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ida Rauch of Billings and
Mrs. Flora Crowell of Bakersfield, Calif; eight grandchildren and five great
grandchildren; three brothers, William F. Jones of Iberia, David R. Jones of Socorro, N.
M. and Howard C. Jones of Fowler, Kan.,; five sisters, Mrs. Nattie Coastney and Mrs.
Emma Akin, both of Kansas City, Mo, Mrs. May Schubert of Festus, Mo, Mrs. Helen
Nygaard of Dallas, Tex. and Mrs. Flossie Kinder of Owensville, Mo; many other
relatives and a host of friends.
Hummer, Sean Andrew 23 May 1980 - 22 Jan 1997 CCH-N 29 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Clayton K. & Judy Hummer]
Sean Andrew Hummer, 16, Ozark, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center South, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born
May 23, 1980, in Garden City, Kansas. Sean was a Junior at Ozark High School where he
was a determined student, achieving high academic standing, and where he lettered in
several sports. Sean loved life and lived each day to the fullest. Survivors include: his
mother, Judy Hummer, and her fiance, Russell Chambers, Springfield; his father, Clayton
K. Hummer and stepmother, Carri, Springfield; his brother, Tyler, Springfield;
grandparents, Charles and Vida Patterson, Lakin, Kansas, and Orville and Frances
Anstaett, Garden City, Kansas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 25, in the Ozark High School gymnasium with
Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Sean Hummer Memorial Fund, c/o Ozark High School.

Humphreys, Hugh Kenneth “Ken” 27 Nov 1923 - 12 Dec 2005 SN-L 13 Dec 2005 &
SN-L 14 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Burney & Hugh Humphreys]
Ken Humphreys (Hugh Kenneth Humphreys), 82, of Nixa, died on December 12,
2005. He was born in Memphis, Tenn., on November 27, 1923, to Burney and Hugh
Humphreys. He attended Idlewild Elementary School, Fairview Jr. High and graduated
from Memphis Central High in 1941. He attended the University of Tennessee in
Knoxville, Tenn., earning a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Ken's class load was very
heavy his last year at UT, as he was eager to support his country with the war effort, and
joined the U.S. Navy upon graduating. He served there for two years until World War II
ended. Ken then returned to Memphis and accepted a position with Buckeye Cellulose as
a Design Engineer (brief jobs with Firestone Tire Co. and Kimberly Clark preceded this
position.) He attended Central Christian Church and in 1956, became a charter member
of Kingsway Christian Church. As a boy, Ken had been active in Boy Scouts and later
served tirelessly as Scoutmaster. During his 29 years as a Scoutmaster, he helped over
120 young boys earn their Eagle Scout rank, including his own two nephews. Ken also
served as Leader of Troops at four National Jamborees and published numerous articles
for the popular scouting magazine, "Boys Life". History was another of Ken's special
interests. Civil War History, Circus History, and any history concerning his home state
were his particular passions. He served one term on the Tennessee Historical
Commission, was a member of the Shelby County Historical Commission, Chairman of
the Historical Markers Committees for THC, SCHC and West Tennessee Historical
Society for many years. Ken edited the original and a later revised edition of "Official
Historical Markers in Memphis and Shelby County". Ken continued to support The
Circus Fans of America and served as Chairman of the Tennessee Chapter for a few
years. Ken managed to combine his love of history and scouting in 1960 when he
founded an educational historic hiking trail program at Shiloh National Military Park. His
"Pathways to History" program is nationally known and remains very popular. It was
eventually expanded to include 19 trails at Shiloh and many historic parks in Memphis,
Fort Pillow, Fort Johnson and elsewhere in western Tennessee. It is estimated that over a
million hikers have hiked these trails. Some have been the general public, but most are
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and various other youth groups. In 1997, Ken's love of family
enabled him to say farewell to Memphis, his home of 74 years, to live with his only
sibling and her husband in Nixa, Mo., (Bev and Tom Parish). A wonderful tribute was
celebrated at Kingsway Christian Church before he left. There, hundreds of former scouts
gathered to share their admiration and gratitude to Ken Humphreys. Doctors, lawyers,
teachers, and business owners/CEO's and fellow Scout Leaders managed to both surprise
and honor Ken with kind words of Praise. Later in 1997, some of these same scouts
dedicated a cabin in Hardy, Arkansas, at Old Camp Kia Kima, in Ken's honor. Survivors
include his beloved sister, Beverly Parish, and brother-in-law, Tom, of Nixa; nephew,
Tommy and his wife, Tammy; greatniece, Amelia, of Nixa; niece, Bette Jayne Parish, of
Overland Park, Kan.; nephew, Andy and his wife, Rebekah; great-nephew, Adam; and
great-nephew, Garrett, of Leawood, Kan. Memorial services will be held at South Street
Christian Church in Springfield, where Ken was a member, at 11 a.m. on Thursday,
December 15, 2005. Visitation will follow. A graveside service in Memphis, Tenn., will

be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to South Street Christian
Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Hunt, Agnes L. (Pope) 4 Feb 1898 - 18 Feb 1990 OH 22 Feb 1990
[Note: Daughter of Samuel M. & Adaline R. (Routh) Pope; married Fay Hunt 10 Sep
1899 - 4 Apr 1985]
Agnes L. Hunt, 92, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 1990, in St. Johns Regional
Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 4, 1898, in Christian County to Samuel and Ada
Pope. She helped start the Lone Hill 4-H Club and the Clever Methodist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Faye, in 1985; an infant daughter, Reba Faye Hunt;
two brothers, Clarence and Jessie Pope; and four sisters, Myrtle King, Gertie Gardner,
Flossie Gardner and Rosa Sanford. She is survived by two daughters, Cleo M. Hunt
Davis and Mary E. Hunt Wilcox and husband, Clay, all of Nixa; three sisters, Lois
Manness, Republic, Eula Young, Billings, and Geneva Little, Clever; four grandchildren,
Larry Wilcox and wife, Carla, Nixa, Joretta Twitty and husband, Jack, Springfield, David
Inmon and wife, Patricia, Highlandville, and Sherryl Giffin, Republic; six greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. Services
were Wednesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery.
Hunt, Ben 19 Nov 1904 - 9 Feb 1971 CCR 18 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: married Golda]
Ben Hunt, 66, Nixa, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield
after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Hunt was a farmer at Nixa for the past 15
years and an member of the Calvary Baptist Church at Ponce de Leon. Surviving are his
wife, Golda; a son, James Hunt, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Wellington, Rockaway,
N. J.; a sister, Mrs. Helen Schooley, Missouri City and six grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Don
Starnes officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Hunt, David Freeman 12 Jan 1862 - 7 Nov 1950 CCR 9 Nov 1950
[Note: married 28 Jan 1887 Mary E. Willey 5 Jul 1862 - 7 Dec 1961]
David Freeman Hunt died Tuesday at his home in Sparta. He was born January
12, 1862, at Ottumwa, Iowa. He married Mary E. Willey in Goodell, Iowa, January 28,
1887. To them eight children were born. Two children preceded him in death. He is
survived by his wife, Mary E. Hunt, four daughters, Mrs. A.K. Allen of Sparta, Mrs. C.H.
Ellison and Mrs. C.S. Banks of Springfield, and Mrs. R.A. Ellison of Ava; two sons,
Freeman F. of Sparta and David W. of Rogers, Arkansas; three half brothers, L.H. Wilson
of Goodell, Iowa, Henry Wilson of Neosho, and Garfield Wilson of Grants Pass, Oregon,
15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Hunt’s
family moved from northern Iowa to a farm near Ava in October 1908, and from there to
Sparta in March 1918. Mr. Hunt was a member of the Sparta Baptist church. Funeral
services were conducted at the church Wednesday by the pastor, the Rev. E.N. Webb.
Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Hunt, Dora Eleanor (Taber) 1 Jan 1884 - 6 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4

[Note: Daughter of Aaron & Rebecca Josephine (Hill) Taber; married 11 Feb 1906
Douglas County Missouri John Chesterfield Hunt 15 Jun 1868 - 19 Jun 1949]
Mrs. Dora Hunt, 87, of Garrison, died at 1:15 a.m. Monday at the home of a
daughter, Miss Jo Hunt, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include another
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Stinnett, Garrison; two sons, Fred Hunt, Springfield and Ralph
Hunt, Garrison; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. today in the Garrison Union Church, with the Rev. Ernest Hart officiating.
Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn.
Hunt, Edna (McCoy) Lloyd 25 May 1897 - 22 Jul 1988 OH 28 Jul 1988
[Note: Daughter of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah “Fannie” (Phillips) McCoy;
married first Dorrell Lloyd; married second ? Hunt]
Edna Hunt, 90, of Springfield, died July 22 at the Springfield Residential Center.
Services for Mrs. Hunt were held Tuesday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield,
with the Rev. Bill Dowell officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. Hunt's
survivors include her daughter, Elouise O'Gorman, Springfield; three brothers, Albert
McCoy, Ozark, Ralph McCoy, Carrolton, Texas, Archie McCoy, Nixa; a sister, Inez
McCoy, Springfield; three stepchildren; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild; several step-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, all of Texas.
Hunt, Gertie Beatrice (Brandon) 26 Jan 1914 - 17 Aug 1989 OH 24 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Frederick and Lena (Blansett) Brandon; married 11 Dec 1948 Ronald
F. Hunt]
Gertie Beatrice Hunt, 75, of Rogersville, died Aug. 17 in her home. Services for
Mrs. Hunt were Aug. 21 in Marsh Chapel with the Rev. Louis Caddell officiating. Burial
was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mrs. Hunt was born Jan. 26, 1914 in Pocahontas,
Arkansas to Frederick and Lena Blansett Brandon. She graduated from Ft. Smith High
School and attended Arkansas Tech at Russellville. She was employed for many years as
a clerk-stenographer by the federal government. She was married to Ronald Hunt on
December 11; 1948, and was a lifetime member of Disciples of Christ Church. Surviving
are her husband, Ronald F. Hunt, of the home; a son, Ronald B. Hunt, Springfield; two
grandchildren, Mary and James Hunt, Ada, Okla.; a brother, Lucian Brandon, Clio,
Mich.; five sisters, Thelma Stringer, Fresno, Calif., Mary Hamilton, Flint, Mich., Mildred
Cremeens, Springfield, Ruby Plunkett, San Diego, Calif., and Lucille Palau, East
Stroudsburg, Penn.; three step-children, Aldron Wolfe, Morrisville, Vt., Marcia Lyman,
Burlington, Vt., Marvin Hunt, Austin, Texas; several step-grandchildren and a host of
nieces and nephews.
Hunt, Gorman 30 Nov 1924 - 20 May 1997
CCH-N 26 May 1997
Gorman Hunt, 72, Arlington, Texas, died May 20, 1997. He was a truck driver
and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member for 50 years of New
York Avenue Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen (Osburn) Hunt,
Arlington, Texas; 3 daughters; Carolyn Carolyn Murray and husband, Bob, Kennedale,
Texas, Deborah Lochabay and husband, Samuel, Conroe, Texas and Ann Miller, Florida;
2 sisters, Juanita Hunt Merritt Brooks, Eugene, Oregon and Okaleah Hunt Ezell, Fresno,
California; 8 grandchildren, Michael Murray and wife, Tracey, Kennedale, David

Murray, Kennedale, PFC. Anna Lochabay, U.S. Army, Ft. Lewis, Washington, Samual
Lochabay, Jr. and Bobbi Jean and Kelli Lochabay all of Conroe, Texas, Dale and Skipper
Miller, Florida; and great-grandson, Dustin Murray, Kennedale, Texas. Funeral services
were Friday, May 23, 1997, at Moore Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Moore
Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.
Hunt, James L. 27 Jan 1932 - Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Son of & Golda (?) Hunt]
NIXA - Funeral services for James L. Hunt, 42, Nixa, were at 1 p.m. Monday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Mr. Hunt, a lifelong resident of the Nixa area, died at 5 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield after a long illness. A heavy equipment operator, he was a member of
the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and the Optimist Club. Surviving are a daughter,
Katrina Lynn Hunt, Ozark; his mother, Mrs. Golda Hunt, Nixa and a sister, Mrs. Virginia
Wellington, Rockaway, N. J. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Hunt, Joe H. 10 Dec 1932 - 22 Feb 1997 CCH-N 26 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Joe & Estelle (McKinney) Hunt; married Maxine]
Joe H. Hunt, 64, Nixa, died suddenly Saturday, February 22, 1997, at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born December 10, 1932, in Hunt County,
Texas, and was the son of Joe and Estelle (McKinney) Hunt. He served his country in the
U.S. Army and Air Force. Mr. Hunt was a brick mason for Britt and Midland
Construction Companies. Survivors include: his wife. Maxine Hunt; six children, Tammy
Dallas, Texas; Karen, Randy, and Justin, Brandon, Manitoba, Canada; and Jim and
Donnie, Montana; a sister, Lois Tippen, Temple, Texas; five stepchildren, Jackie Dixon,
Raymore, Mike Kenney, Butler, Debbie Kisner, Butler, Shelly Pettit, Ozark, and Bobbi
Mabry Republic; several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. A
graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. today in Green Lawn Cemetery Rich Hill.
Hunt, John Chesterfield 15 Jun 1868 - 19 Jun 1949 CCR 23 Jun 1949
[Note: Son of Benjamin J. “Ben” & Sue E. Hunt; married 11 Feb 1906 Dora Eleanor
Taber 1 Jan 1884 - 6 Sep 1971]
Funeral services for John Chesterfield Hunt, 81, who died June 19, at the home of
a daughter, near Garrison, Mo., were held Tuesday afternoon at the Garrison Union
church, with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick. He is survived by two daughters,
Miss Josephine Hunt of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Grand Stinnett of Garrison; two sons,
Ralph Hunt of Garrison and Fred Hunt of Davenport, Iowa; one sister, Mrs. Mary Pratt of
Springfield, Mo., and three grandchildren.
Hunt, Joseph Nathaniel
1894 - 2 Dec 1958
CCR 11 Dec 1958 p4
Funeral services for Joseph Nathaniel Hunt, 64, who died Tuesday, Dec. 2, at his
home in Fresno, Calif. were held Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Witten officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under

direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong resident of Christian County,
he was a member of the Calvary Tabernacle at Fresno, Calif.. where he had lived the past
five years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Hunt; a son, Gorman Hunt of St. Louis;
two daughters, Mrs. E. C. Merritt of Eugene, Ore., Mrs. James Ezell of Fresno, Calif.; a
sister, Mrs. Eva Harvill of Sparta and seven grandchildren.
Hunt, Mae (Sharpton) 8 May 1896 - 26 Sep 1990 NN-E 25 Oct 1990
[Note: Daughter of Hutson Low & Sarah Elizabeth (Pruitt) Sharpton; married 1916 Joe
N. Hunt 1 Mar 1894 - 2 Dec 1958; in McCracken 1930 census]
Mae Hunt, 94, state of California, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1990. She was born
and raised near Ava before moving to California. She had been in a convalescent hospital
since 1984. She was preceded in death in 1958 by her husband, Joe Hunt. She is survived
by two daughters, Okaleah Ezell, Fresno, and Juanita (Merritt) Brooks, Eugene, Ore.; a
son, Gorman Hunt, Arlington, Texas; three sisters, Hazel Lakey and Belle Nelson, both
of Ava; and Leota Applegate, state of Texas; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren;
and six great-great grandchildren. A private funeral was held Sept. 28. Burial was in
Belmont Memorial Park, Fresno.
Hunt, Mary E. (Willey)
5 Jul 1862 - 7 Dec 1961
CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: second week in a row newspaper carried date 7 Dec 1961 - should be 14 Dec
1961; Daughter of Russell & Hannah M. (Craker) Willey; married David F. Hunt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Hunt, 94, who died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday,
Dec 7 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. S. Banks, Route 10, Springfield, where she
lived, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Gene Roberts
officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery. She was a former resident of Sparta, a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church and Royal Neighbors Queen City Camp No. 567.
Her only survivors are two sons, D. W. of Rogers, Ark. and R. F. of 823 E. Division,
Springfield; two other daughters, Mrs. L. H. Ellison of 1909 S. Ave, Springfield and Mrs.
Ray Ellison of Route 3, Ava; 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and three great
great grandchildren.
Hunt, Paul E., S/Sgt. 18 Sep 1923 - 3 Mar 1944 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of John Chesterfield & Dora Eleanor (Taber) Hunt]
The body of S/Sgt. Paul E. Hunt, 20, who was killed March 3, 1944, in Italy,
arrived Wednesday afternoon for funeral services and reburial under direction of Herman
Lohmeyer. Sergeant Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hunt of Garrison, was graduated
from senior high school in 1943. He was a member of the 15th Air Force. Other survivors
include two sisters, Miss Josephine Hunt of 728 South Jefferson, Springfield, Mo., and
Mrs. Nettie Stinnett of Garrison; two brothers, Fred of Springfield and Ralph of Garrison.
– Springfield Leader-Press.
Hunt, Ralph Benjamin 19 Nov 1909 - 8 Jun 2000 CCH-N 14 Jun 2000
[Note: Son of John Chesterfield & Dora Eleanor (Taber) Hunt; married Velma Jessie
Lambeth 10 Feb 1916 - 15 Jun 1951; married a Lambeth; married 6 Nov 1981 Henrietta
Brown]

Ralph Benjamin Hunt, 90, Sparta, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2000 in A Lit'1
Bit Country Private Care. He was born on November 19, 1909 in Douglas County, the
son of John Chesterfield and Dora Taber Hunt. On November 6, 1981 he was united in
marriage to Henrietta Brown. After serving his country in the U.S. Army during World
War II, Mr. Hunt made his living as a farmer. He attended Union Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include, his wife, Henrietta, Sparta; two sisters, Nellie Stinnett, Ozark, and
Josephine Hunt, Springfield; a brother, Fred Hunt, Springfield; four grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two children,
Alberta Newberry and Ralph Hunt, Jr.; and a brother, Paul E. Hunt. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Ray
Cartwright officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2000 in the
funeral home. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery.
Hunt, Ralph Benjamin, Jr. 30 Jul 1948 - 18 Dec 1972 OH 21 Dec 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Ralph Benjamin & Velma Jessie Hunt]
Shooting Accident Reported at Garrison
A tragic hunting accident near Garrison late Monday afternoon claimed the life of
a young Garrison man. Ralph Hunt, Jr. was reportedly killed instantly when struck under
the left arm by a .30-.30 slug fired by an 11-year-old hunting companion. Hunt, the son of
Ralph, Sr. Garrison farmer, was an employee of Bradleyville Cheese Factory and
unmarried. The name of the boy who reportedly fired the fatal shot, could not be released
pending further, pending further investigation of the incident. Following the shooting, the
boy reportedly ran to the home of relatives and reported what had taken place and was
accompanied back to the scene where Hunt was found to be dead. It was reported that the
youth had fired “at a deer” in the gathering darkness of late afternoon when Hunt was
struck. Hunt, a 1966 graduate of Chadwick High School, is survived by his father, Ralph
B. Hunt, Sr., Garrison; a sister, Mrs. Alberta Ward, Ozark; a half-brother, Eugene
Johnson, state of Oregon, and his step-grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Lambeth, Ava. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Hunt, Ralph Benjamin, Jr. “Butch” 30 Jul 1948 - 18 Dec 1972 OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Ralph Benjamin & Velma Jessie (Lambeth) Hunt]
Ralph B. Hunt, Jr. was born on July 20, 1948 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of
Ralph B. and Velma J. Lambeth Hunt. “Butch”, as he was known, resided in the Garrison
community and was a member of the Chadwick High School 1966 graduate. He was an
employee of the Taney County Cheese Company at Bradleyville the past six years.
Although he was not a member of a church, he was known not to swear, drink or smoke.
He departed this life on December 18, 1972, at the age of 24 years, 4 months and 18 days.
Survivors include his father, Ralph B. Hunt of Garrison; one sister, Mrs. Alberta M.
Ward of Ozark; a half-brother, Harold Eugene Johnson of the state of Nevada; his stepgrandmother, Mrs. Mable Lambeth of Ava; six aunts and seven uncles and two nieces
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Chadwick
school gym on Dec. 22, 1972 with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was in
Garrison Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Hunt, Robert S.

1877 - Oct 1954

Robert S. Hunt, 77, of Reeds Spring, died at 3:45 a.m. today in an Aurora nursing
home. Until he was admitted to the nursing home, Mr. Hunt had been living with a
nephew, Jimmy Jackson, in Marionville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in
Delaware Church near Nixa. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of
Bradford-Surridge of Marionville.
(Springfield News-Leader – 16 October 1954)
Hunt, William L.
11 Aug 1876 - 27 Jul 1967
CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
William L. Hunt, 90, Ozark, died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home here. A retired farmer who had lived in Christian County since 1938, Mr. Hunt
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. He was a native of Lincoln, Mo.
Survivors include his wife, Molly of Ozark; one son, Redford L. Hunt, Springfield; one
grandson and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn
Cemetery, Springfield.
Hunter, A. J. 24 Jun 1927 - 23 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of C. A. and Gertrude (Edwards) Hunter; married 23 Dec 1950 Margaret Mae
Aleshire 7 Aug 1930- 2 May 1976]
A. J. Hunter, Fittstown, died Sunday, March 23, 1997. He was born June 24,
1927, in Bixby, Oklahoma, the son of C.A. and Gertrude (Edwards) Hunter. He came to
this area in 1960 from Shawnee, Oklahoma and graduated from Nixa High School. He
graduated from Drury College with a Bachelor Degree in Geology. He was a selfemployed welder. On December 23, 1950, he married Margaret Mae Aleshire, who
preceded him in death on May 2, 1976, in Oklahoma City. He was a member of the
Fittstown Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his parents,
C.A. and Gertrude Hunter, Nixa; three daughters, Margie Hunter Short, Ada, Jamae Hill,
Ada, and Regina Collins, Porter, Oklahoma; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, March 26, 1997, at Fittstown Baptist Church with Revs. Terry Sledge
and Nathan Durant officiating. Interment was in Rosedale Cemetery.
Hunter, Dorothy 10 Feb 1915 - 14 Mar 1990 OH 22 Mar 1990
Dorothy Hunter, 75, Ozark, died Wednesday, March 14, 1990, in Primrose Place,
Springfield, following a long illness. A long-time resident of Kansas City, she had moved
to Ozark two-and-a-half years ago to be near Her daughter. She had been a Century Pines
resident. Before her retirement, Hunter was a cashier for a gift shop in Kansas City.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and Mike Addington, Ozark; two
granddaughters, Tiffani and Nicole Addington, Ozark; two sisters, Ruth Solsberg, Kansas
City and Elizabeth Karn, Raytown. Funeral services were held in Mt. Moriah-Freeman
Funeral Home, Kansas City, Friday. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Funeral
arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hunter, Ethel Rose 1890 - 26 Apr 1965 CCR 29 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: may mean that Roy Hunter is a brother of Charles F. Hunter 1871 - 1937, father of
Gertrude (Hunter) Roper]
Mrs. Ethel Rose Hunter, 74, of 1100 South Fort, died at 4:35 p.m. Monday in
Mercy Villa following a lingering illness. A member of the First Methodist Church, Mrs.

Hunter is survived by her husband, Roy; three sons, The Rev. Harold Hunter, Mountain
Grove, Gene, Houston, Tex., and Max, Route 8; two daughters, Mrs. Dick Venie, 1920
South Delaware, and Mrs. Ralph Sharpe, Marysville, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Marie
West, Mrs. Faye Harris and Mrs. Edith Keltner, all of Springfield, and Mrs. Pearl Bell,
Madison, Kan.; eleven grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. Mrs. Hunter is the aunt
of Mrs. Charles Roper of Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday under direction
of Herman Lohmeyer.
Hunter, Frank 24 Mar 1865 - 29 Dec 1946 CCR 16 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: married Tabitha]
Frank Hunter was born in Indiana on March 24, 1865, and departed this life Dec.
29, 1946, at the age of 81. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Tabitha Hunter, one son,
Frank Hunter Jr., of Denver, of Colo., and four stepchildren, Joe Thompson of Sparta,
Leslie Thompson of Tarkio, Mo., Mrs. Bessie Chapman of Sparta, and Mrs. Etta Fox of
Ft. Smith, Ark. He was a member of the Sparta Assembly of God church, having become
a Christian in early life. He was dearly beloved and highly respected for his Godly life
and Christian integrity. Funeral services were held at Fairview church, conducted by Bro.
Warren Davenport, and burial was in Johnson cemetery under direction of the Sparta
Funeral Home.
Hunter, George Truman 24 Jun 1934 - 17 Apr 2004 SN-L 19 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Claude & Elsie (Clarkson) Hunter; married 24 Aug 1957 Mary Patricia
"Pat" Waldie ]
George Truman Hunter, age 69, of Ozark, passed away in his home Saturday,
April 17, 2004. He was born June 24, 1934, the son of Claude and Elsie (Clarkson)
Hunter. On August 24, 1957, he and his wife, Mary Patricia "Pat" Waldie were united in
marriage. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark.
Survivors include five children, Sharon Patrick and her husband, Larry, Sandra Mullins
and her husband, Bruce, Melanie Hunter, Stephen Hunter, and Lynn Barrett and her
husband, Steve; nine grandchildren; a brother, Paul "Jack" Hunter; and nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Hunter, in 1987; six brothers and a
sister, Ollie, Flossie, J.W., Floyd, Andrew, Frank, and Elmer; and his parents. A funeral
mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,
Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Protem Cemetery, Protem. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. A wake service will be at 7 p.m. today, April 19, in the Church, followed
by visitation until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St.
Joseph the Worker Building Fund or St. John's HospiceCare.
Hunter, L. Don 18 Nov 1903 – 30 Nov 1991 NN-E 12 Dec 1991
L. Don Hunter, 88, Lewiston, Mont., died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1991. He was born
March 18, 1903 in Ozark and was the son of Charles F. and Ida Garrision Hunter. He
graduated from Ozark High School in 1920 and attended Springfield Teachers College
and Bolivar Baptist College. He taught at Blue Star School for two years. Hunter resided
in Montana most of his adult life and was associated with Metropolitan Life Insurance
Co. until his retirement. He was active in the Lewiston Kiwanis Club, Men's Breakfast

Club and First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three
daughters; and a sister, Lois Hunter Marriott, Ozark.
Hunter, George Truman 24 Jun 1934 - 17 Apr 2004 CCH-N 21 Apr 2004
George Truman Hunter, age 69, of Ozark, passed away in his home Saturday,
April 17, 2004. He was born June 24, 1934, the son of Claude and Elsie (Clarkson)
Hunter. On August 24, 1957, he and his wife, Mary Patricia "Pat" Waldie were united in
marriage. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark.
Survivors include: five children, Sharon Patrick and her husband Larry, Sandra Mullins
and her husband Bruce, Melanie Hunter, Stephen Hunter, and Lynn Barrett and her
husband Steve; nine grandchildren; a brother, Paul "Jack" Hunter; nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pat Hunter in 1987; six brothers and a sister, Ollie,
Flossie, J.W., Floyd, Andrew, Frank, and Elmer; and his parents. A funeral mass was at
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 20, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with
Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial followed at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday in Protem
Cemetery, Protem. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. A wake service was at 7:00 p.m. Monday in the Church, followed by visitation
until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the
Worker Building Fund or St. John's HospiceCare. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Hunter, Margaret (Aleshire) 7 Aug 1930 - 2 May 1976 OH 6 May 1976 p6
[Note: Daughter of Alva & Harriet C. (Dicks) Aleshire; married A. J. Hunter]
ADA - Okla. - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Aleshire Hunter, 45, of Ada,
formerly of Nixa, was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Fitstown Methodist Church near Ada
with burial in the church cemetery under direction of Criswell Funeral Home of Ada.
Mrs. Hunter suffered a cerebral hemorrhage late last Monday and died Sunday after brain
surgery at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Oklahoma City. She was a former school teacher at
Nixa and had taught the past 12 years in the McNish, Okla school system. She was a
member of Ozark Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband, A. J.; three daughters,
Mrs. Margie Short and Mrs. Jane Easterly, both of Pontotoc, Okla. and Regina of the
home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Aleshire, Nixa; three brothers, Jack Aleshire,
Wilcox, Ariz. and Randy and Bill Aleshire of Nixa and one grandchild.
Hunter, Ona Lacy 13 Apr 1882 - Jul 1976 OH 8 Jul 1976 p11
Services for Mrs. Ona Lacy Hunter, 94, of 423 East Elm were at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. David Schmacher officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. The casket was closed at the beginning of
services. The family was in the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Hunter died
Saturday evening in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a native of Exeter
and was a public school teacher in Joplin for 30 years. Mrs. Hunter. who wrote articles
and short stories for magazines, had been a resident of Springfield since 1948. Following
her retirement, she continued to make sales to magazines until a short time before her
death. She was a member of the Missouri Writer’s Guild for many years and in 1969 and
1974 won top awards for best short story in the state organization’s competition.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Forester, Ozark, and Mrs. Elizabeth
Carter, Northridge, Calif..; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Hunter, Pamela Jill 24 Jun 1947 - 5 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of Woodrow & Ruby Hunter]
Pamela Jill Hunter, 43, Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, 1991. She was
born June 24, 1947, to Woodrow and Ruby Hunter. She was a graduate of Nixa High
School and a 1985 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University with a degree in
business. She was a member of the Nixa Assembly of God and was employed at WinVent. She was a. former assistant instructor for Dale Carnegie classes. Survivors include
a daughter, Judy Walden, and her husband, Ronnie, Nixa; her mother, Ruby Hunter,
Brenham, Texas; her father, Woody Hunter, and wife, Aileen, Tulsa, Okla.; a grandson,
Jonathan Walden, Nixa; a brother, Bill Hunter, and wife, Judy, state of Kansas; a sister,
Jeanne Luedemann, and husband, William, Brenham, Texas; three nephews, Scott Hunter
and Alan and John Luedemann; and a host of friends. Services were Monday in Nixa
Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Donnie Blansit officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Hurd, Arthur C. 1884 - 28 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
BILLINGS - Arthur C. Hurd, 90, Billings, died at 7:10 a.m. today in Springfield
MediCenter after a long illness. A longtime resident of Springfield, he moved to
Springfield after his retirement as an employee of the Springfield Public Works
Department. Before then, he had worked for Frisco Railway. He was a charter member of
the Hamlin Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Glen of Billings and Luther of
Kimberling City; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Collins, Kimberling City and Mrs. Margie
Henderson, Lamar; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Greenlawn of
Springfield announced funeral arrangements.
Hurd, Clarence C. 14 Sep 1914 - 6 Apr 1990 OH 12 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Mary (Smith) Hurd]
Clarence C. Hurd, 76, Ozark, died at 4:35 a.m. Friday, April 6, 1990 at St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born in Lowry, Ark., on Sept. 4, 1914 to James Thomas
and Mary Smith Hurd. Survivors include his brother, Kelly Hurd, Denair, Calif.;
numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Selmore
Cemetery with the Rev. Benny DeWitt officiating. Services were under the direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Hurd, Edith M. (Thornton) Hilton 7 Dec 1899 - Jun 1973 OH 5 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: married 23 Aug 1919 James Ross Hilton 14 Nov 1891 - 5 May 1936; married
second Ernest Hurd; buried under the name Hilton]
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Hilton Hurd, 72, of Laconia, N. H. were held at 2
p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ernest; five daughters,
Mrs. Ruby Holliday, Muskogee, Okla., Mrs. Ellen Luff, Amarillo, Tex., Mrs. Geraldine
Wood and Mrs. Joan White, both of Marionville; and Mrs. Floyd; two sons, Billy R.
Hilton, Tucson, Ariz. and Kenneth Hilton, Tacoma, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie
Estep, Phoenix, Ariz, Mrs. Anna Bilyeu, Ozark; 29 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. Mrs. Hurd was a former Taney County resident.

Hurd, Garnie A., Rev. 14 Jan 1908 - 30 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p6
[Note: married Emmagene I.]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for the Rev. Garnie A. Hurd, Sr., 69, Route 3,
Rogersville, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield
with the Revs. Winston Burton and Gene Cole officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mr. Hurd died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after
a long illness. She had lived in Rogersville since 1958, moving here form the state of
California. Mr. Hurd was also a former resident of Morrisville. Mr. Hurd was a retired
Baptist minister and was a retired employe of Springday Division of Dayco Corp. in
Springfield. He had been pastor of Mt. Gillian Baptist Church at Fordland for 16 years.
Surviving are his wife, Emmagene I.; a son, Allen of Route 2, Republic; a daughter, Mrs.
Linda Jones, Route 4, Springfield; five brothers, Home of Greenfield, Lester of
Lockwood, Ray of Montclair, Calif., Leonard of Pomona, Calif and Nelson of Desert
Center, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Verla Butler, South Greenfield and Mrs. Jean Morris,
Greenfield and two grandchildren.
Hursh, Bert Lee 1903 - 10 Dec 1962
Funeral services for Bert Hursh, 59, Chadwick, who died Monday of an apparent
heart attack, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chadwick Union Church, with the Rev.
Charley Shipman officiating, Harris of Ozark is in charge.
AND
Hursh, Bert Lee 1903 - 10 Dec 1962 CCR 13 Dec 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Perry M. C. & Sarah Ellen “Ellie” (Coffer) Hursh; married Callie Myrtle
Roberts 1923]
Bert L. Hursh, 59, a lifelong resident of Chadwick, who had suffered for some
time from a heart condition, died from an apparent heart attack at 7:15 p.m. Monday
while enroute to a hospital. A state trooper tried without success to revive Mr. Hursh.
Trooper Jerry Hart was stopped near the junction of U. S. 65 and State 14 near Ozark
who notified the officer that his father had collapsed before 7 p.m. Trooper Hart radioed
for an oxygen-equipped ambulance and then used mouth-to mouth respiration in vain.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Callie Hursh; two sons, Sgt. Rex A. Hursh, with the
army in Mannheim, Germany and Joe L. Hursh of Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. Fern
Lawson of Sparta and Donna Jane of the home; two brothers, Della of Tulsa and Homer
of Selah, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Applegate of Chadwick, Mrs. Lillie
Rosenberger of Richmond, Calif. and Mrs. Minnie Rosenberger of Selah, Wash. and
seven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Hursh, Carl F. 16 May 1920 - 14 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
Funeral services for Carl Hursh, 40, who died August 14 at Burge Protestant
Hospital in Springfield, were held August 18 at 2 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church
with Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Born near Chadwick and a graduate of the
Chadwick High School, he resided in Springfield the past several years. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Maggie A. Hursh of the home in Springfield; his mother, Mrs.
Essie Hursh of Ozark; one brother, Bill Hursh of Springfield.

Hursh, Charles F. 5 Nov 1891 - 22 Jul 1955 CCR 28 Jul 1955 p5
Funeral services for Charles F. Hursh, 63 at Chadwick who died of an apparent
heart attack while attending the Noel Cox Auction Sale at Ozark, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Chadwick Baptist Church. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris. A complete obituary was not available for publication this week.
AND
Hursh, Charles F. 5 Nov 1891 - 22 Jul 1955 CCR 4 Aug 1955 p8
Funeral services for Charley F. Hursh, 63, farmer and lifelong resident of the
Chadwick community, were held Wednesday afternoon July 27, at the Chadwick Baptist
Church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Hursh suffered an apparent heat
attack a week ago Friday, while attending the sale at the Noel Cox Auction, south of
Ozark. He was rushed to the Haguewood Hospital where he was pronounced “dead on
arrival”. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Essie Hursh of the home east of Chadwick
two sons, Carl F. Hursh of Yakima, Wash and Billy J. Hursh of Selah, Wash.; three
brothers, Dell Hursh of Tulsa, Okla.; Homer Hursh of Yakima and Bert Hursh of
Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Rosenberger of Selah and Mrs. Laura Applegate of
Chadwick; three half-brothers, Lonnie Hursh of Branson, Mo; Ralawn and Oliver Hursh,
both in the Armed Services; two half-sisters, Mrs. Rucy Hunsaker of Hilda, Mo. and Mrs.
Pearl Adams of Springfield. His sudden death was a shock to his countless friends who
mourn his departure.
Hursh, Clifford 11 Aug 1915 - 30 Oct 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001
Clifford Hursh, age 86, of Chadwick, died Tuesday, October 30, 2001, in his
home. He was born August 11, 1915, in Chadwick, the son of Daniel and Etta (Lowe)
Hursh. Mr. Hursh was a self employed logger and farmer most of his life. He and Orphie
B. Walker were united in marriage on December 16, 1954. Survivors include his wife,
Orphie Hursh, Chadwick; a son, Danny Hursh and wife Diane, Chadwick; and a
granddaughter, Maddie Hursh, Chadwick. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A graveside service was held Thursday, November 1, in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery,
with Reverend James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Arrangements were under direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hursh, Connie Lou 30 Aug 1951 - 30 Aug 1951 CCR 6 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of Joe Lee & Hazel (Shipman) Hursh]
Connie Lou Hursh, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee Hursh, died at birth at
2:30 Thursday afternoon, last week, in the home at Chadwick. In addition to her parents,
she is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hursh of Chadwick;
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shipman of Chadwick; one greatgrandfather and two great-grandmothers. Graveside services were held at 2 pm the
following Friday in the Chadwick cemetery with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating.
Burial was under direction of Harris of Chadwick.
Hursh, Essie Mae (Roberts) 13 Nov 1900 - 30 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11

[Note: Daughter of James & Mary M. (Melton) Roberts; married Charlie F. Hursh 5 Nov
1891 - 22 Jul 1955]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Essie Mae Hursh, 74, of Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the First Baptist Church at Chadwick, with the Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Hursh died in her home at
Ozark at noon Monday of an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Hursh was a long-time resident
of Christina County and a cook many years at the Riverside Inn at Ozark. She was a
member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by a son, Bill Hursh, 1426 East
North, Springfield; three brothers, Herman Roberts, Burlington Junction, Mo., Grant
Roberts, Tarkio and Lee Roberts, Sparta; and one grandson. Arraignments were under
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hursh, Etta Ann 15 Apr 1897 - 31 Jan 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: married Charlie F. Hursh 5 Nov 1891 - 22 Jul 1955]
Etta A. Hursh, 95; Chadwick, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, 1993 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 15, 1897 in Chadwick. In 1914, she
married Daniel Hursh. She attended Union Church in Chadwick. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Daniel, in 1951. Survivors include her son, Clifford Hursh, and his
wife. Orphie, Chadwick; grandson, Danny Hursh, Chadwick. Services will be held at 1
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in the Union Church, Chadwick, with the Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Hursh, Henrietta
30 May 1854 - 4 Aug 1923
A FATAL ACCIDENT CCR 10 Aug 1923 last page
Last Saturday morning, while in the company with her daughter Mrs. Wilson on
their way to a picnic at Jamesville, Mrs. Henrietta Hursh aged 69 years, 2 months and 6
days, fell from the buggy in which they were driving, sustaining injuries from which she
died about one hour from the time of the accident, though at the time the lady thought
she was not seriously hurt. The Ozark Undertaking Co was called and Mr. Chaffin went
to the neighborhood of the accident and brought the body to the home of Mrs. Lon Smith
south of town and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in
the Ozark Christian Church conducted by Rev. A. S. Hanks with burial in the Ozark City
Cemetery. The deceased leaves five children, four daughters and one son, Loran Hursh
who resides in California, Mrs. Lon Smith and Mrs. Dick Wilson of Christian County and
Mrs. J. W. Roller and Mrs. L. J. Long of Springfield, to mourn the loss of a mother.
Hursh, Ida May “Mag” (Allen) 5 May 1885 - 31 Mar 1964
CCR 2 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Name from tombstone; Daughter of & Dulcenia ( ) Allen]
Mrs. Mag Hursh, 79, a lifelong resident of the Chadwick community, died at 8:10
p.m. Tuesday in a Harris ambulance enroute to a hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Hursh who
had been in ill health for some time, was pronounced dead in a doctor’s office in
Springfield when an emergency stop was made. Mrs. Hursh, who was a member of the
Chadwick Baptist Church, is survived by her husband John; two sons, Walter Hursh,
1910 North Lyon, Springfield and Everett of Springfield; a brother, Bob Allen of Joplin;

three sisters, Mrs. Ada Evans, Temple, Okla., Mrs. Frances Downing, Joplin and Mrs.
Nellie Owens, Pauls Valley, Okla.; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Harris of Ozark will announce funeral arrangements.
Hursh, John F. 25 Mar 1879 - 15 Sep 1966 CCR 22 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & Ellen (Woods) Hursh; married Ida May 5 May 1885 - 31 Mar
1964; SSDI gives birthdate of 25 Mar 1877]
John F. Hursh, 88, Chadwick, died Saturday, Sept., 15 in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home, Ozark. Mr. Hursh was a retired farmer and maker of split bottom chairs. He is
survived by two sons, Walter, Springfield, and Everett, Chadwick; one brother, Richard,
Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hughes, Springfield, Mrs. Stella Polly, Springfield, and
Mrs. Elsie Moody, Marionville; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chadwick Baptist Church with the Rev.
Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Hursh, Lillie F. (?) 17 Oct 1904 - 2 Nov 1991 OH 7 Nov 1991
Lillie F. Hursh, 87, Ozark, died early Saturday, Nov. 2, 1991 in Riverview Manor.
She was born Oct. 17, 1904 at Keltner and was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick and
Ozark areas. Her husband, Richard, preceded her in death in 1981. The Hurshes were
widely known for their craft as chair makers. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. Survivors include two sons, Denny Hursh and his wife, Bonnie, Ozark
and Dillard Hursh and his wife, Margie, Kissee Mills; a sister, Stella Burkhart,
Springfield; seven grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and three great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Adams Funeral Home with
the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Hursh, Lloyd Dillard 21 Feb 1921 - 12 May 1999 CCH-N 19 May 1999
[Note: Son of Richard J. & Lillie E. Hursh; married Margie]
Lloyd Dillard Hursh, age 78, of Kissee Mills, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 in
Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was born February
21, 1921 in Chadwick, and was the son of Richard and Lillie Hursh. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Before retirement Mr. Hursh was a
publisher for the White River Leader and Taney County Republican newspaper and
editor for the Christian County Headliner. He was well known as a fisherman and area
photographer. Survivors include: his wife, Margie Hursh; four daughters, Penny Glossip,
Ozark, Janice Tannehill, Springfield, Jeannie Rosebrock and Joyce Hursh, both of
Anchorage, Alaska; eleven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Denny
Hursh, Ozark; nieces and nephews. His parents preceded him in death as well as a son,
Randy Hursh. A memorial service was 1 p.m. Saturday, May 15, in the Forsyth Church of
Christ with Danny Fox officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hursh, Lonnie “Lon”, Rev. 18 Aug 1924 – 31 Aug 1996 CCH-N 7 Sep 1996

Rev. Lonnie “Lon” Hursh, 72, Caldwell, Idaho, formerly of Chadwick, passed
away at 10:00 a.m. Aug. 31, 1996, in his home. Lon was born Aug. 18, 1924 in
Chadwick, the son of Perry and Golda Wyman Hursh. He served his Lord as a minister in
the Treasure Valley for the past 30 years. He was active in the Boise Prison Ministry and
also the Salvation Army He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include four sons, Lon
Hursh Jr. and David Hursh, both of Caldwell, Idaho, Randy Hursh, Gresham, Ore., and
Raymond Hursh, Fayetteville, N.C.; one daughter, Brenda Shular, Vancouver, Wash.;
twelve grandchildren, one greatgrandchild, two brothers, Rawleigh Hursh, Nampa, Idaho,
and Oliver Hursh, Kansas City, Kan.; two sisters, Pearl Adams, Springfield, and Ruby
Hunsucker, Cedar Creek, Mo.; one half brother, Sherman Jenkins, Lamar, Mo. Memorial
services will be held Sept. 13, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church, Caldwell,
Idaho. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sat., Sept. 7, 1996, at the Swanville
Cemetery, Garrison, Mo., with the Rev. Kenny Dewey officiating, under direction of
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hursh, Mary Lee (Blevins) 16 May 1927 - 10 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Claude J. & Lennie M. (Young) Blevins; married Lloyd Dillard
Hursh 21 Feb 1921 - 12 May 1999]
Mrs. Mary Lee Hursh, 42, Ozark, died at 5 p.m. Friday in her home following a
lingering illness. Mrs. Hursh was a former editor of the White River Leader. Her
husband, Lloyd, is editor of the Ozark Headliner, Mrs. Hursh is survived by her husband;
a daughter, Pamela of the home; one son, Randy of the home; four brothers, Bill Blevins
of Ozark, Holland Blevins of Springfield, Archie Blevins of Kansas City and Stanley
Blevins of Wichita, Kan.; her mother, Mrs. Lennie Blevins of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs.
Ola Hannah of Ozark and Mrs. Ona Wigginton of Wichita, Kan. Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Scott of
Norwood officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Hursh, Mary Lelah (Forgey) 18 Aug 1920 - 26 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Alma Nora (Harp) Forgey; married 5 Oct 1940 Dillard
Hursh]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Mary Lelah Hursh, 56 of Rogersville, were
Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery near Sparta. The family was at the chapel today from 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Mrs. Hursh was killed Wednesday in an auto accident on U. S. 60 in
Rogersville. Mrs. Hursh is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Janice Tannehill,
Rogersville, Mrs. Jeannie Rosebrock, Eagle River, Alaska and Miss Joyce Hursh,
Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers, Neal Forgey of Heath, Ohio and Burel Forgey, Route
2, Nixa; and five grandchildren.
AND
Hursh, Mary Lelah (Forgey) 18 Aug 1920 - 26 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p8
Please let us take this opportunity to thank each of everyone for flowers, prayers
and the many acts of kindness shown us during the loss of our beloved mother and
grandmother. The Family of Mary Lelah Hursh

Hursh, Randall "Roho" 29 Sep 1947 - 21 Apr 1998 CCH-N 6 May 1998
[Note: Son of L. E. “Buff” & Mary Lee (Blevins) Lamb]
Randall Ray "Roho" Hursh, age 50, of Ozark, died Tuesday, April 21, 1998, in his
home. He was born Sept. 29, 1947 in Ozark. His mother, Mary Lee (Blevins) Hursh
preceded him in death. Mr. Hursh was a construction worker. Survivors include: four
children, Brian Williams, Bonne Terre, Brandy Hursh, Ozark; Michael Shane Creson,
Springfield; and Summer Skinner, Marshfield; a grandson, Austin Chandler; a sister,
Penny Glossip, Ozark: his father, L.E. “Buff” Lamb, Ozark; his stepfather, Lloyd D.
Hursh, Kissee Mills; aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside funeral service was
Thursday, April 23, 1998 in Selmore Cemetery, with Rev. Elmer "Mac" McCully.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Hursh, Ruth J. (Hawkins) 5 Jul 1932 - 24 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of & Oto ( ) Hawkins; married Bill Hursh; name in SSDI Ruthie]
Mrs. Ruth J. Hursh, 44, of 1426 East North, died Thursday at 1:20 p.m. in Cox
Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Hursh, a native of Chadwick, was a
longtime Springfield resident and an office worker in the mission office of the Baptist
Fellowship. She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church. Survivors include her son,
Bill; a son, J. D., of 1634 East Nora; her mother, Mrs. Ota Hawkins, Ozark; two brothers,
Roscoe, Hawkins, Mansfield and Raymond Hawkins, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Madeena
Bray, Chadwick and Mrs. Dorothy Wallace and Mrs. Juanita Collins, both of Ozark and a
grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Berean Baptist Church, 507 East Norton,
with the Rev. Leon Gray officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction
of Greenlawn.
Hursh, Tennie H. (Pruitt) 16 Jun 1915 - 26 Jan 1975 OH 30 Jan 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Sarah Pruitt; married Everett Hursh 6 May 1912 - 30 Nov
1983]
OZARK - Mrs. Tennie H. Hursh, 59, Chadwick, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital at Springfield after a short illness. A resident of the Chadwick
Community most of her life. Mrs. Hursh was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Baptist
Church. Survivors include her husband, Everett; a son, Jerry, of Chadwick; a daughter,
Mrs. Shirley Ellis, Bruner; five sisters, Mrs. Laura Thompson and Mrs. Hattie Lee, both
of Sparta. Mrs. Stella Burkhart, Chadwick, Mrs. Lillie Hursh, Ozark and Mrs. Viola
Stogsdill, Hutchison, Kan.; and six grandchildren.
AND
Hursh, Tennie H. (Pruitt) 16 Jun 1915 - 26 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
We wish to thank each and every one for the flowers, cards and acts of kindness
during the illness and death of our wife, mother and grandmother. Everyone’s kindness is
deeply appreciated. May God bless you. The Everett Hursh Family.
Hurst, Cassie Elberta (Williams) 1884 - 15 Nov 1961 CCR 16 Nov 1961 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Cassie Elberta Hurst, 77, of Highlandville, died at 2:30
a.m. Wednesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday in AyreGoodwin Chapel with the Rev. Lowell E. McFall officiating. Burial will be in Little
White Church Cemetery at Jamesville. She was a native of Stone County and a lifelong

resident of the area. She was a member of the Emanuel Baptist church. Survivors include
four daughters, Mrs. Cora Caudill, 921 North Lexington, Mrs. Iva Moody, 1834 North
Golden, Mrs. Nora Berry, 1834 North Golden and Mrs. Ellen Spiker, Seminole, Okla.; a
son, W. M. Moody of Highlandville; three brothers, Green Williams, Springfield, Roy of
Republic and Dewey Williams of the state of Colorado; 11 grandchildren and 21 great
grandchildren.
Hurst, Fern 1908 - Sep 1970 CCR 1 Oct 1970 p6
Mrs. Fern Hurst, 61, of Joplin, died at 4:25 a.m. in Freeman Hospital of Joplin.
Mrs. Hurst was a member of the First Baptist Church in Joplin, where she and her
husband, the Rev. Harold H. Hurst, have lived the past six years. Rev. Hurst is the
superintendent of the Big Brothers’, Inc., Children’s Home in Joplin. Besides her
husband, Mrs. Hurst is survived by two sons, Herb L. of Diamond Bar, Calif. and H.
David, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Mamie L. Marley, Ozark; and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison and
the Rev. James Melton officiating., Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Hurst, Flossie May (Gardner) Erickson 1909 - 29 Apr 1963 CCR 2 May 1963
Mrs. Flossie May Erickson Hurst, 53, Route 1, Clever, died Monday morning in
the Aurora Community Hospital following an illness of about a week. Funeral services
were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald
Gardner officiating. Burial was in Lee Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Mrs. Hurst is survived by her husband, Warren; a son, Harold Erickson, Verona; a
stepson, Lean Hurst, Clever; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Geraldine White, North Hollywood,
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Marie Rogers, Route 1, Aurora; two brothers, James W.
Gardner, Route 1, Aurora, and Charles Gardner, Burchard , Neb:; and three
grandchildren.
Hurst, Gladys (Gardner) Hunt 9 Mar 1905 - 11 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Lewis & Elizabeth Gertrude “Lizzie” (Roper) Gardner; married bef
1936 ? Hunt; married ? Hurst]
Gladys Gardner Hurst, Age 72, Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Ozark, passed away
March 11, 1977 and was buried March 14 in Rest Haven Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas. She
is survived by two daughters, Helen Simpson of California and Nancy Klein, London,
England. one brother, Irven Gardner, Harper, Kansas.
Hurst, Leon 5 Jun 1923 - 4 Jul 1974 OH 11 Jul 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Warren W. & Ruth Marie (Wilson) Hurst]
NIXA - Funeral services for Leon Hurst. 51, of Route 1, Nixa, were at 1 p.m.
Sunday in the Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial
was in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Clever. Mr. Hurst died Thursday morning in his home
of natural causes.
Hurst, Richard Marion 25 Jun 1861 - 28 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Mechack & Jane Hurst; married 1883 Tennessee White who died 1906;
married 1908 Laura L. Butler 3 Aug 1881 - 24 Jan 1912]

Richard Marion Hurst, son of Mechack and Jane Hurst, was born June 25, 1861,
and passed away Feb. 28, 1947, at the age of 85 years, 8 months and 3 days. He made his
home with his daughter, Mrs. Maude Martin, where he was tenderly cared for by his
children during his last illness. He was married to Tennessee White in 1883, and she
preceded him in death in May, 1906. To this union were born four daughters and two
sons. In 1908 he was married to Laura Beutler and to this union one daughter was born.
Those who survive him are two sons and three daughters, Warren Hurst and Mrs. Maude
Martin, both of Billings, Rt. 1, Leonard Hurst of Tiskilwa, Illinois, Mrs. Ida Mitchell of
Princeton, Illinois, Mrs. Thelma West of Rt. 4, Springfield, five brothers, five sisters, 12
grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. He was a faithful member of the Methodist
church. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Cross Roads
church, conducted by Rev. Hal Merritt, with burial in White cemetery under direction of
the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Hurst, Robert Dale 26 Aug 1930 - 3 May 1948 CCR 13 May 1948
[Note: Son of Fred & ? (?) Hurst]
Robert Dale Hurst was born August 26, 1930, and passed away May 3, 1948 at
his home near Clever. Robert was a Senior in the Clever high school and would have
graduated with honors later this month. He was loved by all his teachers and classmates
for his friendly disposition and friendly smile. Robert was converted in May 1946 and
took an active part in church life. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hurst; his
twin sister, Ruby, of the home; another sister, Mrs. Lois Farmer of Springfield; his
grandmother, Mrs. Flora Singer of Marionville, and a host of relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Clever school auditorium by Rev.
W.H. Hawes, pastor of the Clever Baptist church. Classmates served as pallbearers and
flower girls. Burial was in the Marionville cemetery under direction of the Wilburn
Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Hurst, Ruby 1931 - 18 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Fred & ? (?) Hurst]
A young Clever woman, Miss Ruby Hurst, 20, was killed August 18 in a one-car
wreck on Highway 123 south of Spokane and 3-1/2 miles north of Walnut Shade. The
driver of the car, William Stacye, 27, of Springfield, was committed to the Taney County
jail at Forsyth on a charge of drunken driving in default of $2500 bond pending a hearing
Sept. 8. State troopers said Stacye’s car left gravel route 123, rolled onto its side down an
embankment, and stopped against a tree. Miss Hurst died almost instantly when the left
door pinned her to the earth and cut off her breathing. Harry Forsyth, Taney County
coroner, said Miss Hurst also had rib fractures but died from strangling rather than
internal injuries. He said no inquest would be held. Time of the accident was 2:00 am.
Stacye said he and Miss Hurst, a Ft. Leonard Wood soldier named Pfc. Walter Madey,
21, and a friend of Miss Hurst’s Miss Velma Rogers, 24, were headed to Rockaway
Beach. The soldier was treated at a Branson hospital for an arm fracture. Miss Rogers and
Stacye were unhurt. A graduate of Clever High School, Miss Hurst had taken a course at
Draughon’s Business college and obtained employment with a Springfield insurance
firm. She and Miss Rogers lived at 615 S. Jefferson in Springfield. Survivors include her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hurst of Browns Spring; a sister Mrs. Lois Farmer of rural

Springfield. Funeral services were held Aug. 20 in the Clever High school auditorium.
Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Marionville, under direction of Harris of
Clever.
Hurt, Clara Mabel (Dennis) 1888 - 4 Apr 1966 CCR 7 Apr 1966 p1
Mrs. Clara Mabel Hurt, 77, died early Monday at her farm some four and a half
miles southeast of here. A former resident of Chariton County, she had lived in this area
the past 11 years. Mrs. Hurt was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Oliver O. Hurt; a son, Dennis E., St. Louis; two grandchildren
and a brothers, Leslie E. Dennis, Moberly. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Robert Perry officiating, Graveside services were at 2
p.m. today at the Finnell Cemetery near Salisbury.
Hurt, David L. 1939 - 25 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: married Mary]
David L. Hurt, 48, of Springfield, died May 25 at St. John's Regional Health
Center after a short illness. Services for Mr. Hurt were held Saturday in the Greenlawn
Funeral Chapel North with the Rev. Steve Ward officiating. Burial was in Rivermont
Cemetery. A resident of Springfield for the past 25 years, Mr. Hurt was a supervisor for
Litton Industries. His survivors include his wife, Mary; three daughters, Cheryl Ann
House, Strafford, Sheila Davis, Springfield, Sharon Hurt, Fort Wayne, Indiana; three
stepsons, Gilbert Villanueva, Mission Hills, California, Daniel Villanueva, state of
California, and David Villanueva, San Fernando, California; a stepdaughter, Melinda
Gastil, San Fernando; three sisters, Carolyn Hurt, Springfield, Opal Copenhaver,
Springfield, and Lorene Pope, Shelbyville, Tennessee; four brothers, Doyle Hurt, Nixa,
Albert Hurt, Peoria, Illinois, W.J. Sullivan, Bellbuckle, Tennessee, and Phillip Sullivan,
Carthage; two grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
Hutchens, Dilford 18 Apr 1912 - 12 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
[Note: Son of Shelby & Lela (Huey) Hutchens; married Wenonah]
Dilford Hutchens, 76, of Ozark, died at 11:29 a.m. May 12 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a one year illness. Services for Mr. Hutchens were held
Monday at the Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Dr. Robert E. Brueck officiating.
Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home. Mr. Hutchens was born April 18, 1912, in Winslow, Arkansas to Shelby and Lela
Huey Hutchens. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a veteran of World
War II, serving as a Navy Lieutenant aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis. He taught agriculture at
Fair Grove High School from 1948-1954. Later, he became involved with teaching soil
conservation to the Indians in Eagle View, South Dakota and Kayenta, Arizona. He
returned to Ozark in 1972. Mr. Hutchens' survivors include his wife, Wenonah, of Ozark;
two sons, Chris and Kent, both of Stillwater, Oklahoma; one daughter, Sheila Bucy,
Ozark; one brother, Carl Hutchens, and one sister, Lois Peters, both of Bentonville,
Arkansas; a half-brother, Ira Hutchens, Prairie Grove, Arkansas; eight grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
Hutcheson, James Robert "Jim" 17 Jun 1940 - 25 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002

[Note: Son of Robert & Betty Hutcheson; married 28 Jun 1940 Carole Ann Vincent]
James Robert "Jim" Hutcheson, 62, of Springfield died Sunday, Aug. 25, 2002, in
Poplar Bluff. He was born June 17, 1940, in Bolivar, the son of Robert and Betty
Hutcheson. He graduated from Southwest Baptist University in 1960 and then attended
Southwest Missouri State University. He served in the U.S. Army and then in the U.S.
Army Reserve. On June 28, 1963, he married Carole Ann Vincent. He spent his business
career in the retail building supply business. He founded Ozark Building Supply in 1969
and was an owner of other building supply businesses in southern Missouri until his
retirement. He was active in the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield, the MidAmerica
Lumbermen Association and the Ozark Booster Club. He was also a former member of
the Ozark Rotary Club and a charter member of the Ozark Jaycees. He is survived by his
wife, Carole; a daughter, Holly Ann Combs, and her husband, Paul, of Kennett; and two
grandchildren, Meredith Ann and Hayden Paul Combs. He is also survived by three
brothers, David Hutcheson of Boone, N.C., Dan Hutcheson of Honolulu, Hawaii, and
Ron Hutcheson of Republic; and two sisters, Jean Raney of Bolivar and Debra Brick of
Chillicothe. Services will be at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday) at Butler Funeral Home with
the Rev. Dan Adkison officiating. David Hacker will be the soloist, with Carol Krueger
as pianist. Burial with full military honors, conducted by the Amvets Post No. 114, will
be in Greenwood Cemetery. Bagpiper will be Joel Wren. Casketbearers will be David
Hutcheson, Dan Hutcheson, Ron Hutcheson, David Vincent, Jim Raney and Roger Brick.
Hutchins, Roger Vincent “Hutch” 13 Jun 1921 - 5 Mar 2007 SN-L 7 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Harley & Ruth Ellen (Rodgers) Hutchins; married 6 Jun 1983 Joyce
(Walker) Roberts]
Roger Vincent "Hutch" Hutchins Sr., 85, Ozark, passed away Monday, March 5,
2007, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born June 13, 1921, in Kansas City,
Missouri, to Harley and Ruth Ellen (Rodgers) Hutchins. Roger graduated from Raytown
High School at 16 years of age and was their track star in low hurdles. Roger enlisted in
the United States Army, 110th Engineers, during the second World War. He was an Auto
Mechanic Instructor at Fort Benning, Georgia and also served at Camp Robinson in
Arkansas. Roger studied law in the early 50's and was an Insurance Adjustor in
Springfield, for many years. Roger and Joyce Walker Roberts were united in marriage on
June 6, 1983, and spent 23 wonderful years together. He was preceded in death by his
parents; an infant daughter; two brothers, Donald and Harley Hutchins; three sisters,
Dorothy Dell Mac Elhern, Harlene and Patricia Hutchins; stepson Richard Robertson and
grandson Tommy Hutchins. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Joyce; stepson, Donald
Neal Robertson, and wife, Monica, and their seven-year-old son, Shane, who was Roger's
special buddy; a dear aunt, Alvina Rodgers; brother, Howard Hutchins; sister, Mary Lou
Westmoreland, and her son, Kevin Westmoreland; two sisters-in-law, Jeanne Clark and
Bonnie Walker; Roger's three children, Rogena Berberich, Roger Hutchins Jr., and Linda
Vogler; three devoted and caring great-grandsons, D.J. Peppers, Dustin and Dalton
Tubbs; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Hutchins' family wishes to thank the
wonderful nurses at St. John's Hospital for their caring love. Roger loved nature and had
a strong interest in American Indian history and culture. Drury University became a big
part of his life after he married Joyce. He attended the theatre productions and enjoyed
getting to know the talented students. Roger was also a big fan of the men and women's

basketball teams. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. and memorial service will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain
Peter Browning and Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. The Hutchins' family requests
memorial donations be sent to Drury University Alumni Office, 900 North Benton,
Springfield, Missouri 65082, for the Brebner and Elois Memorial Scholarship Fund or the
Theatre Department.
Hutchinson, Anna 21 Feb 1901 - 13 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Hayes Lynn & Sallie Lois (Armstrong) Hutchinson]
Anna Hutchinson, 88, of Sparta, died at 1:10 p.m. July 13 at Ozark Nursing and
Care Center after a long illness. Services, for Miss Hutchinson were held Saturday in the
Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in
Goodhope Cemetery in Douglas County. Miss Hutchinson was born Feb. 21, 1901 in
Linn, Missouri, the daughter of Hayes Lynn and Sallie Lois (Armstrong) Hutchinson. She
had lived in the community six years after moving from Ava, and was a seamstress. She
attended the Sparta Baptist Church. She is survived by her brother, Carter Hutchinson,
Ozark; and nieces and nephews.
Hutchinson, Carter Dudley 21 Jul 1913 – 23 Sep 1997 CCH-N 27 Sep 1997
Carter Dudley Hutchinson, age 84, of Ozark, died Tuesday Sept. 23, 1997, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. He was born July 21, 1913 in Goodhope, Missouri, and
was the son of Hayes Lynn and Sally (Armstrong) Hutchinson. Carter gave his life to
Christ in October of 1996. Survivors include: four children; Bobby Joe Hutchinson and
his wife Jo Ann, Springfield, Walter Lynn Hutchinson and his wife, Ellen, Ozark, Larry
Hutchinson and his wife, Wanda, Ava, and Richard Hutchinson, Ozark; ten grandchildren
and twelve great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hester, on
December 20, 1968, his parents, brothers, and sisters. Funeral services were Friday, Sept.
26, 1997 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was
in Ava Cemetery.
Hutchinson, Veronica L.
10 Oct 1986 - 24 Jan 2003
Veronica L. Hutchinson, 16, Springfield, formerly of San Diego, CA, died at 7:35
a.m. Friday, January 24, 2003 in Cox South. Veronica was born October 10, 1986 in San
Diego, CA, daughter of Jeffrey Hutchinson and Margaret Hutchinson. She was a junior at
Central High School. Veronica will be remembered for her positive attitude, kindness,
friendliness, compassion, strong will, and loving smile. She had beautiful blonde spiral
hair and big blue eyes that everyone admired. She was so full of life and brightened up
everyone’s day. She loved people and being outside. Her favorite activities were
swinging, exercising, and she loved to sing and dance for people. She loved swinging
because it felt like she was flying and felt so free. She loved giving and receiving hugs
and kisses. She was always understanding when people were sad and when someone was
hurt; she stayed by them and made them better. She thought everyone was her friend and
would wave to them even if some people ignored her. Life will never be the same without
her, but she fought to stay alive for so long and now she went home. She will always be
remembered as a little angel. Veronica is survived by her parents; a sister, Melanie;
grandma, Roxie Starnes; grandparents, Lyn and Ellen Hutchinson; and loving friends,

David Pyle and Scott Rhoden, who made her so happy and made her feel so loved.
Veronica showed the brighter side of life, was full of love, and made each day exciting
and fun. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, Chester Starnes. She touched many
lives and brought joy to those that gave her a chance. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will be in Bruner Cemetery; Christian
County, MO. the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, January 26 2003.
Hutchison, Herman D. 13 Jan 1856 - 20 Sep 1959
CCR 24 Sep 1959 p5
Funeral services for Herman D. Hutchison, 73, of Oldfield who died Sept. 19 at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, were held Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. in the Oldfield
Church, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery near Bagnell
under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A retired employee of the Western
Pacific Railroad, Mr. Hutchison had resided near Oldfield since 1951. He was a member
of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Esther Hutchison, one son, Foley
E. Hutchison of Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Stella Jobe of Stockton, Calif. and several
nieces and nephews.
Hutchison, Martha E. (Ferguson) 5 Jan 1937 - 21 Feb 1992 NN-E 27 Feb 1992
Martha E. Hutchison, 55, Springfield, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1992, after a long
illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Hutchison, in March 1991.
She is survived by her parents, Herbert and Gleta Ferguson, Springfield; two sons,
Jeff Hutchison, Springfield, and Doug Hutchison and wife, Lisa, Ozark; two
grandsons, Brandon and Steven Hutchison, Ozark; and a brother, John Ferguson and
wife, Connie, also of Ozark. Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 25. in the National
Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society.
Hutsell, Lawrence “Larry” 1945 - 18 Dec 2004 SN-L 19 Dec 2004
Lawrence (Larry) Hutsell, 59, Nixa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield. He was a warehouseman for Sweetheart Cup Company (now
Solo) for 38 years. He was also a long time member of Second Baptist Church,
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence C. Hutsell; an infant
brother and sister; and father-in-law, Jesse Anderson. He is survived by his wife Evelyn,
of the home; a daughter, Amy, of the home; his mother, Maymie Hutsell, Lebanon; two
brothers, Melvin Hutsell, Centralia, and Doyle Hutsell and wife Pat, Olathe, Kan.; one
sister, Connie Welch and husband Danny, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; numerous nieces and
nephews; his mother-in-law, Marie Anderson, Nixa; and a sister and brother-in-law,
Margaret and Dale Crouch, Kansas City, Mo. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, December
21, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens, Springfield. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Relay for Life in care of the funeral home.
AND
Hutsell, Lawrence “Larry” 1945 - 18 Dec 2004 SN-L 20 Dec 2004
Lawrence (Larry) Hutsell, 59, Nixa, passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield. He was a warehouseman for Sweetheart Cup Company (now

Solo) for 38 years. He was also a long time member of Second Baptist Church,
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence C. Hutsell; an infant
brother and sister; and father-in-law, Jesse Anderson. He is survived by his wife Evelyn,
of the home; a daughter, Amy, of the home; his mother, Maymie Hutsell, Lebanon; two
brothers, Melvin Hutsell, Centralia, and Doyle Hutsell and wife Pat, Olathe, Kan.; one
sister, Connie Welch and husband Danny, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.; numerous nieces and
nephews; his mother-in-law, Marie Anderson, Nixa; and a sister and brother-in-law,
Margaret and Dale Crouch, Kansas City, Mo. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, December
21, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens, Springfield. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Relay for Life in care of the funeral home.
Hutter, Albertina (Stencel) 23 Feb 1865 - 9 Mar 1947 CCR 13 Mar 1947 p5
[Note: married Albrecht Hutter 14 Nov 1862 - 6 Oct 1936]
Funeral services for Mrs. Albertina Hutter, 82, who died Sunday night at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. John Trogdon will be at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the
Evangelical church at Billings, with the Rev. R.G.A. Bareis officiating. Burial will be in
Rose Hill cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home. Mrs. Hutter was born in
Germany and came to the United States when she was 21 years of age. She lived for a
while in Chicago, then moved to Christian county and lived the rest of her life there. Her
husband, a farmer, died in 1936. She is survived by a son, Albert J. Hutter, and three
daughters, Mrs. Will Salchow, Mrs. Telly Williams and Mrs. John Trogdon, all of near
Billings.
Hutter, Charles Henry 29 Nov 1903 - 19 Nov 1971 CCR 25 Nov 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Gottlieb & Elpha Etta (Mount) Hutter; married Merle M. ]
Charles Henry Hutter, 68, of Billings, died at 7 a.m. Friday in Aurora Community
Hospital where he had been a patient since Saturday. Mr. Hutter is survived by his wife,
Merle and his brother, Joe Hutter of Billings. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church, Billings, with the Rev. Roger Cantrell officiating., Burial
was in E and R cemetery in Billings, under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Hutter, Dorothy Lee 5 Oct 1924 - 24 Jul 1952 CCR 31 Jul 1952 p4
Funeral services for Miss Dorothy Lee Hutter, 28, who died Thursday, July 24,
were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. R. G. A. Bareis in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church. Burial was under direction of Harris of Billings. Dorothy, a graduate
of the class of 1942 of Billings High School, later attended a business school in
Springfield and for the past five years has been employed as bookkeeper by the
International Harvester Company in Springfield. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Hutter; two brothers, Pfc. Burton A. Hutter, serving with the U. S. Army in
Germany and Eugene Hutter of the home.
Hutter, Gustave 9 Sep 1901 - 3 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: Son of Gottlieb & Elpha Etta (Mount) Hutter]
Gustave Hutter, 67, Billings, died at 9 p.m. Friday in the Aurora Hospital after a
brief illness. Mr. Hutter was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Billings. Surviving

are two brothers, Charlie and Joe Hutter, both of Billings. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Billings with the Rev. Forrest Brown
officiating. Buiral was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Hutter, Joseph 19 Nov 1910 - 25 Nov 1981 OH 3 Dec 1981
[Note: Son of Gottlieb & Elpha Etta (Mount) Hutter; married Olive]
Services for Joe Hutter, 71, Billings, were held Nov: 28 in Meadors Chapel with
the Rev. Fred Beyer officiating. Burial was in St. Peters Cemetery. Mr. Hutter died Nov.
25 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a
lifelong Billings resident and a member of St. Peters Evangelical Church. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Charlene Salchow, Indianapolis; Ind.; two grandchildren and
nieces and nephews.
Hutter, Katie (Baum) 13 Jan 1900 - 9 Aug 1969 CCR 21 Aug 1969 p5
[Note: Daughter of Jacob “Jake” & Jennett Baum; married Albert J. Hutter 14 Oct 1894 21 Jan 1983]
Mrs. Katie Hutter, 69, resident of Billings, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s
Hospital following a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Albert; two sons,
Burton of Russell, and Gene of Billings; two brothers, George Baum and Sandy Baum,
both of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Mitchell of Marionville and Mrs. Josephine
Vermule of Billings and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Monday
in the United Church of Christ in Billings, with the Rev. Fred Beyer officiating. Burial
was in the church cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Hyde, Alice M. (Williams) Isham Huffman 1911 - 17 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: married first 8 Jul 1928 William Isham; married second Huffman; married third
Clarence Hyde]
Mrs. Alice M. Hyde, 57, Fordland, died in her home at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17
after a 10-year illness. A member of Bruner Pentecostal Church, Mrs. Hyde is survived
by her husband, Clarence; six sons, Billy Isham, Ozark, Frank Huffman, no address,
Dwayne Huffman, Air Force, Kenneth Hyde, Army, and Linnie and Jack Hyde, both of
the home; and one daughter, Mrs. Donna Pettit, Rogersville. Also surviving are three
brothers, Ray Williams, Seymour, Tilford, Tarkio and Everett, Fordland; five sisters,
Mrs. Pearl Haden and Mrs. Dorothy Burke, both of Ava, Mrs. Ada Adams, Fordland,
Mrs. Eva Splain, Marshfield, and Mrs. Clella Eshenko, Prosser, Wash.; and 10
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Chapel in
Rogersville with the Rev. Audrey Rogers officiating. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery.
Hyde, Boyd Allen 4 Dec 1896 - Dec 1977 OH 22 Dec 1977 p10
NIXA - Services for Boyd Allen Hyde, 81, Nixa were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
the Ralph Thieme Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. W. H. Harnett officiating. Burial
was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Hyde died at 11:30 p.m. Sunday in Fremont
Manor, Springfield, after a long illness.
Hyde, Christie Marie (Newman) 19 Dec 1917 - 23 Feb 1993 OH 3 Mar 1993
[Note: married Addison, Hyde]

Christie Marie Newman Hyde, 75, of Texarkana, Texas, died Tuesday, Feb. 23,
1993 in Texarkana. She was born Dec. 19, 1917 in Christian County. She had lived in
Texarkana since 1966. She was a homemaker and a member of the Centre West Baptist
Church, Texarkana, Texas. Survivors include her husband, Addison Hyde; a daughter and
son-n-law, Robert and Marie Hyde Dickson, Texarkana; nieces and nephews. Services
were held in Texarkana, Texas, Friday, Feb. 26. Graveside services were held Sunday,
Feb. 28, at Hopedale Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Dickson officiating. Local
arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Hyde, Hattie Caroline 16 Feb 1898 - Jul 1973 OH 19 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: married Boyd A. Hyde 4 Dec 1896 - Dec 1977]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Caroline Hyde, 75, Nixa who died Wednesday
after a long illness, were held last Saturday in Ralph Thieme Chapel in Springfield, with
the Rev. Bill Barnes, officiating. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday in
Springfield’s National Cemetery.
Hyde, John R., Sr. 14 Oct 1926 – 22 Mar 1997 CCH-N 26 Mar 1997
John R. Hyde, Sr., 71, Sparta, died Saturday, March 22, 1997, in his home. He
was born October 14, 1925, in Niangua and was the son of Ramon Lynn and Opal
Virginia (Blackwell) Hyde. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
On November 5, 1946, he married Mattie Lou Day who preceded him. in death on
February 1, 1997. Mr. Hyde retired as a sales representative for Phillips Petroleum
Company. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ozark. He was active in
his church and community and served as treasurer for the Sparta Masonic Lodge #296
A.F & A.M. Survivors include: two daughters, Patricia McMurry and her husband, Gary,
Sparta, and Jeanne Behrend, Carthage; a son, John R. Hyde, Jr., Sparta; five
grandchildren, M. G. Behrend, Raleigh, North Carolina, Matt Behrend and John Behrend,
both of Jasper, Garett McMurry and Jamie McMurry, both of Sparta;. a great-grandson,
Austin McMurry, Ava; three brothers, Bill Hyde, Marshfield, Charlie Hyde, Niangua,
and Ronnie Hyde, Marshfield; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday,
March 25, in the United Methodist Church of Ozark, with Rev. Jimmy Young officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the American Heart Association. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Hyde, Mattie Lou (Day) 21 Aug 1926 - 1 Feb 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Jaketh & Nannie M. (Hoover) Day; married 5 Nov 1946 John R.
Hyde 14 Oct 1925 - 22 Mar 1997]
Mattie Lou Hyde, 70, Sparta, passed away at 11:15 p.m. Saturday February 1,
1997, in Primrose Place, Springfield, of congestive heart failure. She was born August
21, 1926, in Elkland, Missouri. On November 5, 1946, she was united in marriage to
John R. Hyde of Niangua Her parents, Jaketh and Nannie (Hoover) Day and two younger
brothers, Jaketh Edgar and Joseph Carol Day, preceded her in death. Mrs. Hyde was a
homemaker and enjoyed her home and family. Her hobbies included crafts and
genealogical research. She researched surnames in both the Day and Hyde families who
were early settlers of Webster County, Missouri. She recently donated genealogical

manuals to the Christian County Library in Ozark. She was a lifelong member of the
Methodist Church and attended the United Methodist Church of Ozark. Survivors
include: her husband, John R. Hyde; two daughters, Patricia McMurry and her husband,
Gary, Sparta and Jeanne Behrend, Carthage; a son, John R. Hyde, Jr., Sparta; five
grandchildren, M.G. Behrend, Raleigh, North Carolina, Matt and John Behrend, Jasper,
Missouri, and Garett and Jami McMurry, Sparta; a great-grandson, Austin McMurry,
Ava; a sister; Barbara List, Palm Beach, Florida; a brother, John Day, Chadwick; nieces,
nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
February 6, in the United Methodist Church of Ozark. Burial will be in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Hyde, Paris R. 5 Feb 1882 - 26 Jun 1958
Paris R. Hyde, 76, of 301 Mt. Vernon, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday at his home
after an illness of six weeks. Born in Sparta, he had lived here 46 years, and was a
member of Central Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Ella; a daughter, Mrs.
Helen Worthington of Enid, Okla., and a sister, Mrs. Frances McCoy, 301 Mt. Vernon.
Ayre-Goodwin is in charge of arrangements. (Springfield Leader-Press – 27 June 1958)
Hyde, Walter Oland, Jr. 20 Feb 1930 - 10 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Walter Oland & Obieree (Lyles) Hyde; married 1958 Shirley A. Turner]
Walter Oland Hyde, Jr., Nixa, passed away Thursday, June 10, 1993, at Cox
Medical Center South. He was born in Birmingham, Ala., on February 20, 1930, the son
of Walter Oland and Obieree Lyles Hyde. In 1958 he was united in marriage to Shirley
A. Turner. He served in the Korean Conflict from 1950 to 1953. He was preceded in
death by his parents, and is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home, three sons,
Stephen O. Hyde, Dallas, Paul A. Hyde, Billings, and Christopher W. Hyde, Kimberling
City, a daughter, Deborah A. Ruck, Clever, a brother, John Hyde, Robertsdale, a sister,
Martha Ann Brooks, Mobile, Ala., and three grandchildren Sarah Ruck, Matthew Ruck
and Britni Hyde. Funeral services were Sunday at Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
Nixa, with the Rev. William Koch officiating. Burial was Monday at Rehobeth Cemetery,
Slater. Arrangements were provided by Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Hyden, Cora Bell 1895 - 13 Jul 1979 OH 19 Jul 1979 p5
Graveside services for Mrs. Cora Bell Hyden, 84, Springfield, mother of Mrs.
Betty Raab, Rogersville, were held Monday in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Hyden died
last Friday in the Northside Nursing Home after a long illness.
Hylton, Grover H. “Dick” 28 Nov 1884 - 8 Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Anna 5 Feb 1902 - Aug 1984]
G. H. “Dick” Hylton, 82, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 10:20 a.m. yesterday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Hylton
resided in Kansas most of his life before moving to Nixa in 1956. Surviving are his wife,
Anna; one son, Wendell H. of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Dales, Iuka,
Kan. and Mrs. Ruth Cusenbary, Tucson, Ariz.; one brother, Leslie of Phoenix, Ariz.; two

sisters, Mrs. Eva Gibson, Van Buren, Ark. and Mrs Cora Hudson, Waynetown, Ind.; nine
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Nixa First Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in
Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Hylton, Norma (Hamilton) 17 Mar 1930 - 13 Sep 2005 SN-L 18 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Elsie Hamilton; married 1948 Wendell Hylton]
Norma Hylton was born March 17, 1930, and departed this world of the dying to
enter Everlasting Life on September 13, 2005. She was the fourth child of five born to
Everett and Elsie Hamilton in Portland, Kan. In 1949, she married Wendell Hylton, a
rancher and builder. Two children were born to this union, David in 1950, who died of a
brain aneurysm at the age of 23, and Diane (aka Ruby) in 1952. She is survived by her
husband, Wendell of Nixa, Mo.; daughter, Ruby and husband, Tim Haigh of Homer,
Alaska; Norma's brother, Roger Hamilton and wife, Grace of Garden City, Kan.; sister,
Dorothy Murphy of West Lafayette, Ind., and sister, Elsie and husband, Len Baylor of
Washington State. Surviving grandchildren are David, Corrie, and Bethany Haigh; and
two great-grandchildren, Madison and Lilly. Some words from Norma: "The ranch life
was pleasing to this family and there were no thoughts of changing occupations. In 1956,
we were called into missions and served first in Kodiak, Alaska, to children and building.
Later, we served on Hopi and Navajo Indian Reservations in Arizona, the Paiute in
Nevada, the Crows in Montana, and several tribes in Oklahoma. Each move put the
family in a new culture. When the children were in high school, we bought a home in
Denver, Colorado. Wendell's position had changed to overseeing Mission Structures. I
worked there for a large Church and later sold real estate for 20 years. In 1992, we moved
to Nixa to develop land and that year I learned that I had Melanoma in my right eye.
After surgery, and recovery, I was free of cancer for eight years, continuing during this
time with attention to good nutrition, herbs, and exercise. In 2000, cancer had
metastasized into my lungs and liver. The opinions of three Oncologists from three
prominent cancer centers stated that I had eight months to live no matter how much
Chemo I might take. I want to thank my Oncologist, Dr. Robert Ellis of Hematology
Oncology, for allowing me to have an opinion about my own treatment. Perhaps it was
not the herbs or nutrition, it could have been just God's timing, but Dr. Ellis allowed me
to be in charge of my own body. Since I have never had chemo or radiation, I have
donated my body to Genesis, a Medical Education and Research Institute, where over
2000 Surgeons and Researchers come each month to study new surgical procedures. I'm
most grateful to a Heavenly Father who cares for His children, and most grateful for a
great support group. In lieu of flowers, I suggest donations to Community Hospices of
America, their staff and volunteers at 1465 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804. A
memorial service will be at 5 p.m., Wednesday, September 21, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m., before the service.

Ice, Elsa May "Granny" (Vinson) 3 May 1917 - 27 Mar 2005 SN-L 29 Mar 2005
[Note: married 26 Mar 1938 Linval Ice]
Elsa May "Granny" Ice, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 27,
2005, in her home with her daughter, Shirley and grand-daughter by her side. Elsa was
born in Reeds Spring, Mo., on May 3, 1917. Elsa was married to Linval Ice on March 26,
1938, in Ozark, Mo. She worked hard all of her life. For many years she worked as a
seamstress at Jethro Garment Factory. Later She worked as a dishwasher at the College
Street Cafe. Many knew her as Granny and everyone loved and adored her. She always
put a smile on everyone's face, even when she was sick. She attended the Salvation Army
Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linval; brother,
George Vinson; a daughter, Caroyln Sue Ice. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley, of the
home; son, Manuel Ice of Washington State; two grandsons, Dwayne Long, who she
raised, of Springfield, and Brian of Colorado; four granddaughters, Teresa of Republic,
Carol of Fresno, Calif., and Lisa and Lori of Washington State; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 30, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the
Midtown Chapel of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service, with Reverend Derl Hicks
officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6 to 8
p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Idell, Ella Levetta (Dalton) 1 Oct 1917 – 11 Aug 1996 CCH-N 14 Aug 1996
Ella Levetta Idell was born October 1, 1917 in Christian County to Charles J. and
Stella O. (Lakes) Dalton and departed this life on Sunday, August 11, 1996 at the
Primrose Place, Springfield after a long illness of leukemia. She was united in marriage
to Virgil Idell on October 25, 1945, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker
and life-long resident of the Rogersville and Fordland area Ella accepted Jesus Christ as
her personal savior at the early age of 11 and united with West Finley Baptist Church.
She was a member for 68 years. She served there as a pianist and clerk for over 30 years.
She especially enjoyed reading and writing poems and was devoted to her family and
friends and loved to praise the Lord in music and song. She is survived by two sons, Gary
Idell and his wife, Karen of San Pedro, Ca., Clyde and his wife, Cathey of Ozark and a
daughter, Jean Owsley, of Springfield. She is also survived by a brother, Clinton Dalton
of Rogersville, a sister, Beulah Lassley, and husband, Jack, of Rogersville. Also surviving are 2 brothers-in-law Cecil and wife Juanita Idell, and Junior Bone, all of’
Burneyville, Ok. and 6 grandchildren: Adam, Megan, Robert, and Jason Idell, also
Darrell and Bradley White and a step-grandchild, Emily Owsley, as well as several
nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Services will be held August 14, 1996 at 2:00 p.m.
with Preston Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville. Mo. Burial will be at West Finley
Baptist Cemetery south of Fordland.
Immel, Bessie H. (Logan) d Mar 1954 CCR 11 Mar 1954 p5
Ozark relatives were advised this week of the death of a former Ozark resident,
Mrs. Bessie Immel of Upland, Calif. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Leonora
Saltonstall and Mrs. Paul H. Dibble of Ontario, Calif, two sons, Clifford and Joe Immel
of Upland, and two sisters, Mrs. Finn Erickson of Everett, Wash, and Mrs. Ross W.
Bingham of Springfield. Mrs. D. O. Leonard of Ozark is a cousin. Interment was at
Ontario on Wednesday.

Immel, Clifford I. 1903 - Jan 1966
CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William. & Bessie H. (Logan) Immel
Ozark relatives have received word of the death of Clifford I. Immel, 63, at his
home in Ontario, Calif. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Immel, former residents of
Ozark. He had lived in Ontario since 1933 and was a retired Southern California Edison
employee, a member of the First Christian Church at Ontario, and of San Bernardino
Lodge No. 348, A. F. & A. M. Survivors include his wife, Geraldine; a son, Clifford, La
Canada, Calif; a daughter, Phyllis Culver, Ontario; two sisters, Mrs. Paul Dibble, Ontario
and Mrs. Phillip Barnack, Upland, Calif.; a brother, Lt. Col. Joseph H. Immel,
Vandenburg Village, Calif. and five grandchildren. Funeral services and interment were
at Upland.
Ince, Billy Joe 6 Feb 1937 - 12 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
Services for Billy Joe Ince, 42, Kansas City, formerly of Fordland, were held
Wednesday in Fordland First Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilbur Cravens officiating.
Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under the direction of Marsh. Mr. Ince died Sunday in
his home of natural causes. He was a construction worker. Survivors include a daughter,
Miss Barbara Ann Ince, Kansas City; three brothers, Homer, Jerry and Tommie all of
Fordland and five sisters, Miss Ovelah Ince, Mrs. Eugene Lawson, Mrs. Jessie Marie
Woodruff, Mrs. Clara-lynn Hensley and Mrs. Alice Rush, all of Fordland
Ingalls, Margaret D. “Marge” (Schoellig) 17 Sep 1930 - 14 Sep 2004 SN-L 15 Sep
2004
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Ethel (York) Schoellig; married James Ingalls]
1930-2004 Margaret (Marge) Ingalls, 73, of Springfield, Mo., passed over to her
eternal home to be in the presence of her Lord, whom she had loved since her childhood.
Marge had been a resident of the Republic Christian Health Care Center where she
departed this world on Sept. 14, 2004. Marge fought a long, courageous battle with
Alzheimer's, with the help of family, friends and the excellent staff of her skilled nursing
home. Margaret was born Sept. 17, 1930, in St. Louis, Mo., to Albert Schoellig and Ethel
York Schoellig. At an early age, she sensed God's call for service and would later attend
Olivet Nazarene University near Chicago, where she met her future husband, James
Ingalls of Iowa. They were united in marriage in 1951, graduating from seminary in
1956. Their pastoral journey began shortly after their marriage in 1951 in Illinois and
continued in North Carolina, California, Missouri, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Kentucky,
Kansas, and Indiana. Their last regular pastorate was with the Crestview Church of the
Nazarene in Springfield. The Ingalls retired after 50 years of united service in pastoral
and evangelistic ministries. Coupled with their domestic pastorates, they traveled to 55
different countries in ministry act ivies. Marge was known for her great energy, charisma
and purpose. Her influence for Christ was measured by the multitude of friends who hold
her in the highest esteem. Her ministry was especially outstanding with cultural groups in
Los Angeles, Pasadena, San Francisco and other centers. Her radiance and personality
influenced thousands in her constant quest to please the Lord Jesus who called her and
equipped her with gifts and graces. She personified all that is beautiful and godly in a
Christian woman and will long be remembered for her personal touch by all her friends

and acquaintances. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Louis;
and is survived by her sister, Betty Robertson of Florida. She is also survived by her
husband, James; their daughter, Karen Mitchell and son-in-law of Nixa, Jeffrey; and three
grandchildren, Bryan, Alison and Alyssa. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday and are
to be conducted at the chapel at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be held
from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Greenlawn North and burial at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Memorial donations may be made in Marge's memory to the Alzheimer Association,
S.W. Missouri Chapter, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Ingalsbe, Lawson S. 3 Jun 1891 - 27 Oct 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
Lawson S. Ingalsbe, 80. of Springfield, died at noon Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital after an illness of three months. Mr. Ingalsbe, who had lived in Springfield since
1940, had been employed by the MFA Milling Company, Cloud Oak Floor Company,
and for five years prior to his retirement last April, he worked in the maintenance
department of St. John’s Hospital. Mr. Ingalsbe was a veteran of World War I and was a
member of World War I and was a member of VFW Post 3404. A lifelong member of the
Christian Church, he was an ordained elder in the Southland Christian Church, Survivors
include his wife Isabel; four sons, Lawson J., Paul W., Donald L. and Dwight W., all of
Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. C. W. Kemm, Springfield, Mrs. Delbert Mullens,
Houston, Tex., Mrs. Dennis Gilbert, Richmond, Va. and Mrs. Stanley Brunswick,
Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, Franz Ingalsbe of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. George
Rasmussen of Ozark; and 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 11 a.m. Saturday in Gorman-Scharpt-Abbott Chapel with the Rev. Sonny Dawes
officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery.
Ingenthron, Charles Elmo 17 Jan 1911 - May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
Charles Elmo Ingenthron, 77, of Kirbyville, died Saturday morning in his home
after a long illness. Services for Mr. Ingenthron were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in
Williams Memorial Chapel, School of the Ozarks, with Dr. Clark officiating. Burial was
in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, under the direction of Snapp's Funeral
Home, Branson. Mr. Ingenthron was a native of Taney County and was a historian. He
earned degrees from Southwest Missouri State University (Springfield), the University of
Missouri-Columbia, and also studied at the University of Arkansas, Oklahoma A&M, and
the University of Arizona. He was principal of the Branson High School, Superintendent
of Abesville Consolidated School and Blue Eye Public Schools, and Taney County
Superintendent of Schools. He taught in many of the Taney County rural schools. During
World War II, he was a Navy Lieutenant in the Pacific Theater. He was the organizer and
first president and historian of the White River Valley Historical Society. He was past
president of the Missouri County Superintendent Association. He was an active farmer
and forester, and was a historian and author. He was a Mason and belonged to the Boy
Scouts of America. He is survived by his son, Chandis Ingenthron, Ozark; a brother, Oren
Ingenthron, Forsyth; three sisters, Elsie Palmer, Forsyth, Ruth Jefferies, Springfield, and
Thelma Wallace, El Cajon, California.
Ingenthron, Charles W. 1 Mar 1883 - 13 Aug 1974 OH 21 Aug 1974 p15
[Note: married Lunda N. Palmer 7 Jun 1887 - May 1975]

OZARK - A retired farmer and a resident of Ozark for 12 years, Charles W.
Ingenthron, 91, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday in the Springfield Medicenter. Mr.
Ingenthron was a resident of Walnut Shade area most of his life and was a member of the
Pleasant Shade Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lunda; three daughters, Mrs.
Katherine Raymer of Ozark and Mrs. Josephine Palmer of Ozark and Mrs. Madge
Bertrand of Austin, Nev.; one brother, Oliver of Davenport, Okla; three sisters, Mrs. Ella
Dunn of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Katherine Cofield and Mrs. Florence Whitley, both of
Forsyth; and six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Bruce Maples officiating. Burial
was in the Walnut Shade Cemetery.
Ingenthron, Dominic J. 3 Jul 1881 - 10 Mar 1972 CCR 16 Mar 1972 p4 & OH 16 Mar
1972 p12
WALNUT SHADE - Funeral services for D. J. Ingenthron, 91 of Walnut Shade,
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church, north of Branson, with the
Rev. Mitchell Dunn officiating. Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery under direction of
Clarkson of Forsyth. Mr. Ingenthron died Friday at 10 p.m. in Christian County Nursing
Home, Ozark, where he had lived for three years. He was a farmer and cattleman and was
one of Taney County’s oldest residents. Surviving are a son, Homer Ingenthron of
Bradleyville; three brothers, Charley o Ozark, Henry of Springfield, and Oliver of
Davenport, Okla; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Whitley and Mrs. Katherine Merriott, both
of Forsyth, and Mrs. Ella Dunn, Walnut Shade; six grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
Ingenthron, Henry A. 30 Dec 1892 - Jan 1973 OH 11 Jan 1973 p4
Forsyth - Funeral services for Henry A. Ingenthron, 80, of 1706 Old Orchard,
Springfield, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Riverview Baptist Church with the Rev.
Bob Grady and the Rev. Sam Jessee officiating. Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery,
near Forsyth, under Clarkson of Forsyth. A longtime resident of Taney County, Mr.
Ingenthron had lived in Springfield for several years. He was a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Florence Whiteley and Mrs. Katherine Marriott, both
of Forsyth and Mrs. Ella Dunn, of Walnut Shade; two brothers, Charley of Ozark and
Oliver of Davenport, Okla., and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ingenthron, Homer T. 25 Aug 1915 - 2 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16 & OH 17 Nov
1977 p6
[Note: married Ruth]
BRADLEYVILLE - Services for Homer T. Ingenthron, 62, Bradleyville, were at
2 p.m. Friday in Clarkson Chapel in Forsyth with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial
was in Patterson Cemetery here. Mr. Ingenthron was dead on arrival at 2:30 a.m.
Wednesday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack in
the home. He was a veteran of World War II, a farmer and was a lifelong Taney County
resident. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; two sons, Randle of Forsyth and Joey of
Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Jean Chorn, Kansas City, Mrs. Pat Wright, Petty, Mrs.
Glessie Day, Buffalo, Wyo. and Mrs. Saundra Willis, 924 S. Craig, Springfield; seven
grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Ingenthron, Jacob James 1875 - 4 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4
Funeral services for Jacob James Ingenthron, 95, of Forsyth, will be at 2 p.m.
today in Whelchel Chapel of Forsyth with the Rev, Mitchell Dunn officiating. Burial will
be in Ozark Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Ingenthron died Saturday afternoon in Skaggs
Hospital in Branson after a long illness. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Elsie Palmer,
Forsyth, Mrs. Ruth Jefferies, Springfield, and Mrs. Thelma Wallace, San Diego, Calif.;
three sons, Elmo Ingenthron of Kirbyville, Oren and Loyd Ingenthron, both of Forsyth;
four brothers, Henry of Springfield, D. J. of Bradleyville, Charley of Ozark and Oliver of
Davenport, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Whitley and Mrs. Kathryn Merriett, both of
Forsyth, and Mrs. Ella Dunn of Walnut Shade, and 14 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
Ingenthron, Lunda N. (Palmer) 7 Jun 1887 - May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Charles W. Ingenthron 1 Mar 1883 - 13 Aug 1974]
OZARK - Mrs. Lunda N. Ingenthron, 98, Ozark, died this morning in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after several weeks’ illness. A native of Walnut Shade, she was a
longtime resident of Taney County, having lived for a few years in California. For the
past 13 years, she had made her home in Ozark. Mrs. Ingenthron was a member of
Pleasant Shade Baptist church near Walnut Shade. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs.
Katherine Raymer and Mrs. Josephine Palmer, both of Ozark and Mrs. Madge Betrand,
Austin, Nev.; a brother, Morgan E. Palmer, Forsyth; six grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev.
Bruce Maples officiating. Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery.
AND
Ingenthron, Lunda N. (Palmer) 7 Jun 1887 - May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
For all the kindness, prayers, love, food, flowers, and cards from the bottom of
our hearts - thank you. The family of Lunda Ingenthron. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Raymer.
Ms. Jo Palmer. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bertrand.
Ingenthron, Saundra Lea 2 Jun 1946 - 16 Sep 2003
CCH-N 24 Sept 2003
Saundra Lea Ingenthron was born June 2, 1946. She died Sept. 16, 2003. A
memorial for Ingenthron will be held at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at Countryside Christian
Church, located on Highway 14 between Ozark and Nixa. Survivors include daughter
JoDee and her husband, Chris Heavin; two grandchildren, Brody, 2, and Emilee, four
months; one full brother and close friend, Joey Ingenthron; two half-brothers, Randall
and Billy; two half-sisters, Sharon and Jean; two full sisters; many cousins, nieces,
nephews and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Ingle, Lurt H. “Joe” 1919 - 18 Jun 1973 OH 21 Jun 1973 p7
[Note: married Ivy]
L. H. (Joe) Ingle, 53, of Rt. 2, Ozark, died last Sunday in his home after
apparently suffering a heart attack. He had been a resident of the Ozark area since 1954.
Survivors include his wife, Ivy; four sons, Bobby Joe, Aurora, Ill., Frank, Ozark, Tam,
Springfield, and Mike, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Ivy Nell Lillard, Ozark, Miss
Sharon Ingle and Miss Brenda Ingle, both of the home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Joyce N.

Neal,. Harrisburg, Ark.; two brothers and six sisters. Burial will be in Harrisburg, Ark.
Local arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Ingle, William Oliver 1904 - 22 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
Funeral services for William Oliver Ingle, 65, of Reeds Spring, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Stumpff Chapel with the Rev. Leland Loy officiating. Graveside services
and burial were in Capron, Okla. Mr. Ingle was serving his second terms as
superintendent of schools at Chadwick and had taught school for 12 years prior at
Forsyth. A member of the Baptist Church, he also was a member of the Missouri State
Teachers Association and the IOOF and Rebekah Lodge at Blue Island, Ill. Mr. Ingle
died at 9:45 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a brief illness.
Surviving are his wife, Lila; one brother, Wilbert of Alva, Okla; three sisters, Mrs. Anna
May Stanford, Alva, Mrs. Inis McMurtrey, Cherokee, Okla. and Mrs. Neva Van Sickle,
Medford, Okla.
Ingram, Florence (Garrison)
3 Jan 1884 - 7 Dec 1965 CCR 9 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hiram Forgy & Sarah Ann (Walker) Garrison]
Mrs. Florence Garrison Ingram, 82, a lifelong Ozark resident, died in 8:04 p.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital Springfield after a short illness. Survivors are three nieces,
Mrs. Annabelle Fox of St. Louis, Mrs. Mildred Silvey of Ava and Mrs. Celo Hawkins of
Ozark; and two nephews, Howard Garrison and Ralph Garrison, both of Ozark.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. today in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Don
Jewett officiating. Burial was in the Garrison Family Cemetery near her home just
northeast of Ozark.
Inman, Artie M. (McConnell) 26 Oct 1888 - 20 Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7
[Note: Daughter of James Wright & Mary Frances (McCafferty) McConnell; married 5
Dec 1909 William D. Inman 19 Mar 1890 - 4 Aug 1934]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Artie M. Inman, 88, Nixa were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel here Monday in Harris Stoops officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Memorial Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Inman died at 12:45 a.m. Saturday in Maranatha
Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Nixa
community and was a member of Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter.
Mrs. Mabel McConnell, Route 2, Nixa; a son, Lowell of Houston, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs.
Dora Moore and Mrs. Myrtle Keltner, both of Nixa; two brothers, Hobert McConnell and
Seymour McConnell, both of Nixa and nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Inman, Burnice Eugene 26 Mar 1911 - 22 Jan 1999 CCH-N 27 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Isaiah & Martha (Hale) Inman; married 3 Dec 1932 Velma Davis]
Burnice Eugene Inman, age 87, of Springfield, died Friday, January 22, in his
home. He was born March 26, 1911 in Battlefield and was the son of Isaiah and Martha
(Hale) Inman. On Dec. 3, 1932 he and Velma Davis were married. Mr. Inman was a
farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Sparta First Baptist Church. Survivors
include: his wife, Velma; a son, Billy Joe Inman and his wife, Othena, Sparta; a daughter,
Helen Fortner and her husband, Larry, Pleasant Hope; a daughter-in-law, Bessie Inman,
Rogersville; a brother, Ray Inman, Sparta; a sister, Edith Billings, Ozark; eight

grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded
in death by: his parents; a son Bobby Eugene Inman; a daughter, Juanita Faye
[UNREADABLE], two granddaughters; a great-grandson; a brother, Carl Inman; and two
sisters, Anna Mae Inman and Faye Luce. A funeral service was Sunday, Jan. 24, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Inman, Captain Torrance 22 Mar 1922 – 6 Feb 1992 NN-E 11 Mar 1992
Funeral services for Captain Torrance Inman, 69, of Conroe, Texas were held
Monday, February 10, 1992 in Cashner Colonial Chapel with Mr. Bob Mize officiating.
Internment followed at Garden Park Cemetery. Captain Inman was born March 22, 1922
in Sparta, Missouri and died February 6, 1992 in a Houston hospital. He was a member of
the Church of Christ, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association, and a
veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Inman of Conroe, Texas;
daughters and sons-in law, Elizabeth and Stuart Snow of Spring, Texas, Debra and
Armando, Dureell of Quito, Ecuador, and Kathryn and Mike Catalanotto of Spring,
Texas; grandchildren, Jarett Dureell, Jessica Dureell, Jennifer Dureell, Chelsea Snow,
Adam Snow and Andrew Catalonotto. Donations may be made to the Woodlands
Medical Center .Foundation, c/o The Chaplain, The Woodlands, Texas.
Inman, Carl Norman 12 Dec 1918 - 4 Nov 1993 OH 10 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Isaiah & Martha Jane (Hale) Inman; married 14 Sep 1941 Addie Mae Farr]
Carl Norman Inman, 74, Sparta, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 1993 at 9:15 a.m.
in the Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. Carl was born
Dec. 12, 1918 in Sparta, the son of Isaiah and Martha Jane Hale Inman. He was the fourth
of six children. He was united in marriage to Addie Mae Farr on Sept. 14, 1941. To this
union was born twin daughters, Betty and Beverly. Carl, a lifelong resident of the Sparta
community, was a retired truck driver and dairy farmer. The most important things in his
life were his Christian faith, his family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 52
years, Addie Mae; daughters Betty Short, Ozark, Beverly and her husband, Darrell
Pinkley, Rogersville; two brothers, Burnice and wife Velma Inman, Springfield, Ray and
wife June Inman, Sparta; one sister, Edith Billings, Sparta, five grandchildren, Steven and
Karen Throckmorton, Dane, Sarah and Mark Short; a host of loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Sunday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Reverends Gary Fields and Gary Long officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, Inc.
Inman, Chester R. 1 Apr 1951 - 19 Jan 1996 CCH-N 10 Feb 1996
[Note: Son of Lee O. & Sylvia (Raubs) Inman; married 22 Aug 1970 Linda A.
Greenewald ]
Chester R. Inman, 44, of Evansdale, died Monday, Jan. 19, at Covenant Medical
Center, Waterloo, of natural causes. He was born April 1, 1951, in Fordland, Mo., son of
Lee O. and Sylvia Raubs Inman. He married Linda A. Greenewald on Aug. 22, 1970 in
Evansdale. Mr. Inman was employed with Deere & Co. for 23 years. He is survived by:
his wife; a son, Daniel L. of Evansdale; a daughter, Anne M. Kohis, of Waterloo; two
grandchildren; his parents, of Ponce De Leon, Mo.; three brothers, Harold Dean, of

Springfield, Mo., Dennie Lee of Ponce De Leon, and Fred Albert of Walnut Shade, Mo.;
and paternal grandfather, Fred Inman, of Seymour, Mo. Services were held at 10:00 a.m.,
Friday, at Faith Assembly of God Church, Elk Run Heights, with burial in Fairview
Cemetery, Waterloo, following. Friends called from 4 to 8 p.m., Thursday at Parrott &
Wood Funeral Home, Waterloo. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Inman, Cora (Frazier) 1880 - 11 Aug 1962 CCR 16 Aug 1962 p5
Mrs. Cora Inman, 81, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday at her home two miles
northwest of Nixa. Mrs. Inman has been a resident of the community for the past 60
years. Survivors include three sons, Edgar, Kansas City, Kan., Earl, Nixa and Kenneth,
Independence, Mo. and three daughters, Mrs. Annie Nokes, Mrs. Lydia McConnell and
Mrs. Lavanda Pope, all of Nixa. Also surviving are two brothers, Dee and Rex Frazier,
both of Waldron, Ark.; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Killian and Mrs. Lydia Castleberry, both
of Waldron and Mrs. Callie Hutchins, Weatherford, Tex. 10 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the
Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Inman, Dina Michelle 28 Feb 1972 - 11 Feb 1982
Services for Dina M. Inman, 9, Cameron, N.C., were held Feb. 13 at the Clever
Full Gospel Church. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. The child died Feb. 11 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center following a sled accident Feb. 9 in Galena. Survivors include her father and
stepmother, Harold Dean and Lisa Inman, Cameron, N.C.; her mother, Mrs. Phyllis Jean
Winchell, state of Iowa; one brother, Joseph, Cameron, N.C.; one half-brother, Marcus
Dean Inman, state of Texas; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Inman, Ponce
De Leon; her maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Bessie Raub, Walnut Shade; and her
paternal great-grandfather, Fred Inman, Peoria, Ill. {1982} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Inman, Earl 5 Mar 1909 - 18 Sep 1976 OH 23 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: Son of John G. & Cora (Frazier) Inman; married Helen L. Stamper 22 Dec 1913 16 Jun 1993]
NIXA - Services for Earl Inman, 55, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery near here. Mr. Inman was killed Saturday in a
two-car headon crash on U.S. 65 about a half mile south of Springfield. A resident of the
Nixa area most of his life, Mrs. Inman was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Helen;
a daughter, Mrs. Brenda Fletcher, of the home; two brothers, Edgar of Nixa, and Kenneth
of Independence; and three sisters, Mrs. Lydia McConnell, Mrs. Lavanda Pope and Mrs.
Anna Nokes, all of Nixa.
AND
Inman, Earl 5 Mar 1909 - 18 Sept 1976
Funeral services for Earl Inman, 66, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. today in the Harris
Funeral Home, Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in the
McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr. Inman was killed Saturday in a two car head-on
crash on US 65 highway, about ½ mile south of Springfield. A resident of the Nixa area

most of his life, Mr. Inman was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Helen; a
daughter, Mrs. Brenda Fletcher of the home; two brothers, Edgar of Nixa and Kenneth of
Independence; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia McConnell, Mrs. Lavanda Pope, and Mrs. Anna
Nokes all of Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader September 20, 1976} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Edgar 21 Oct 1899 - 22 Feb 1983
Edgar Inman, 83, of Nixa, died about 7 p.m. Tuesday at the St. John’s Regional
Health Center in Springfield, Missouri after a long illness. Mr. Inman was a retired
carpenter and had lived in the Nixa area about 20 years. He was a member of the Calvary
Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors include; two sons, Nolan of Nixa and Glenn of
Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Ila Widders of Independence; two sisters, Mrs. Lavanda
Pope and Mrs. Lydia McConnell both of Nixa. Services were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at
the Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl Officiating. Burial will be in
the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Memorial contributions can be made to the Heart or
Kidney Foundations. {Nixa Enterprise Newspaper Nixa {Mo} March 10, 1983}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Enoch H. “Buster” 12 Dec 1901 - 26 Sep 1966
CCR 29 Sep 1966 p1
E. H. “Buster” Inman, 64. of Springfield, died at 5 p.m. Monday in Handley
Hospital there, after a long illness. Mr. Inman had been a resident of Springfield the past
22 years and formerly lived in Sparta and Chadwick. Graveside services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Chadwick Cemetery with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Services were
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Inman is survived by one sister, Mrs. Tillie
Mitchell, Chadwick and several nieces and nephews
Inman, Francis Orphelia (Jones) 18 Apr 1905 - 7 Nov 1972 CCR 9 Nov 1972 p1 &
OH 9 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charley W. & Clara May (Sparkman) Jones; married Robert Inman
19 Dec 1899 - 17 May 1991 spelling from tombstone]
Mrs. Ophelia Inman, 67, Nixa, was dead on arrival at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Inman was a lifelong resident of
Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Robert; a son, Gerald Inman, Cardin, Okla; a
daughter, Joyce Honeycutt, Blue Springs; four brothers, Guy Jones, Jess Jones and
Orville Jones, all of Nixa and Loren Jones, Yakima, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Marie
Annette, Parker, Wash., Mrs. Irene Cook, Nixa, Mrs. Lorene Bolin, Bois D’Arc, and Mrs.
Bertha Coker, Aurora; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday
at Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa.
AND
Inman, Francis Orphelia (Jones) 18 Apr 1905 - 7 Nov 1972
[note Francis Orphelia on tombstone]
Mrs. Ophelia Inman, 67, of Route 1, Nixa, was dead on arrival at 3:45 a.m. today
at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Inman was a lifelong resident
of Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Robert; a son, Gerald, Cardin, Okla; a daughter,
Mrs. Joyce Honeycutt, Blue Springs; four brothers, Guy, Jess, and Orville Jones, all of

Nixa, and Loren Jones, of Yakima, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Arnette, Parker,
Wash., Mrs. Irene Cook, Nixa, Mrs. Lorene Bolin, Bois D’Arc, and Mrs. Bertha Coker,
Aurora; and seven grandchildren. Services will be under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 8, 1972}
AND
Inman, Francis Orphelia (Jones) 18 Apr 1905 - 7 Nov 1972
Funeral services for Mrs. Ophelia Inman, 67 of Nixa will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Harris Chapel, Nixa with Rev Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will be in McConnell
Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Inman was dead on arrival at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. Johns
Medical Center after a long illness. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 8, 1972}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Frank Harrison 17 Sep 1888 - 25 Sep 1962 CCR 26 Sep 1963
Frank H. Inman, 75, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Christian Rest Home
here where he had resided since October, 1962. Mr. Inman formerly resided with his
brother, E. H. Inman, of 347 North Park in Springfield. He was a former resident of the
Chadwick and Sparta community, a veteran of World War I. Surviving in addition to the
brother is a sister, Mrs. Calvin Mitchell, of Garrison, Mo. Services will be announced by
Harris.
Inman, Fred Otto 15 May 1907 - 16 Dec 1996
Fred Otto Inman... Seymour.. Heritage Funeral Home, of Nixa with burial in
McConnell Cemetery. Mr. Inman, a retired Assembly of God Minister, died at 2:45 p.m.
Monday in his home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
{Springfield (Mo) News Leader December 18, 1996}
AND
Inman, Fred Otto 15 May 1907 - 16 Dec 1996
The date of Fred’s birth is incorrectly listed on his headstone, it reads 1907 rather
than the 1906 verified by the family Bible. SSDI Records show 1907. {Research of Rosa
Inman Hightower} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Gerald McCroskey
7 Feb 1923 - 3 Aug 2001
Gerald McCroskey Inman, 78, Clever, went to be with his Lord, Friday, Aug. 3,
2001. He was born Feb. 7, 1923, in Clever, Mo., to Paul and Ida (McCroskey) Inman and
graduated from Clever High School in 1940. Gerald was married to Theda Keith on April
14, 1944, in Pocatella, Idaho. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He
was employed by E.A. Martin Machinery Company, Springfield, Mo., as a diesel
mechanic for 39 years. Gerald faithfully attend ed the United Methodist Church in
Hurley, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Theda; one stepson, Dennis Rush and wife
Joyce, Billings; two sons, Tom and wife Lori, Buffalo, and Jerry, Clever; one daughter,
Sandy, Thoreau, New Mexico; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his dog,
Cuddles; and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Meadors
Funeral Chapel, Clever, with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. The
Clever chapel will be open at noon today with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Inman, Gladys E. 16 Mar 1910 - 2 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Nov 1991
[Note: married Kenit W. Inman]
Gladys E. Inman, 80, Route 8, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 1991. She was born
March 16, 1910, and was a resident of this area for 27 years. She was a member of the
National Avenue Christian Church in Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Kenit
W. Inman; a son, Dr. Curtis D. Inman, Ozark; two daughters, Sharon Guthrie, San
Antonio, Texas, and Avis Fitzpatrick, Roswell, Ga.; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at National
Avenue Christian Church, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
contributions be made to the Outreach Foundation, National Avenue Christian Church,
Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Inman, Grace Suvilla
1887 - 4 Oct 1963
[Note: Daughter of Henry N. & Nancy L. (Cloud) Inman]
Funeral services for Grace Suvilla Inman, 76, lifelong resident of Clever, who
died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cox Rest Home at Republic, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at
the Clever Christian Church. The Rev. Hubert Lines will officiate and burial will be in
Mr. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 4 October 1963 in the margin.
AND
Inman, Grace Suvilla
1887 - 3 Oct 1963
CCR 10 Oct 1963
Grace Suvilla Inman, 76, lifetime resident of Clever, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday at
the Cox Rest Home at Republic. She is survived by one brother, Paul, of Clever. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Christian church. The Rev. Hubert Lines
officiated with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Inman, Helen L (Stamper) 22 Dec 1913 - 16 Jun 1993
Helen L. Stamper Inman, 79, Nixa, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday in
Riverview Manor, Ozark, following a long illness. Helen Stamper was born 12-22-1913
in Clever, Missouri, the daughter of Charles E. Stamper and Nettie Young. She was
united in marriage to Earl Inman in 1930, who preceded her in death in 1976. She was a
homemaker and a member of Calvary Bible Church. She enjoyed cooking and sewing.
She is survived by a daughter, Brenda and her husband, Vincent Hammond, Nixa; a sister
and her husband, Pollie and Marion Davis, Springfield; 5 grandchildren, Timothy,
Jennifer, Marc, Stacey, and Angela; several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 2
p.m. Saturday in the Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa with the Rev Joe Fahl officiating.
Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader June 19, 1993} Contributed
by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Ida M. (McCroskey)
10 Oct 1900 - 15 Apr 1986
Note: this is from her Funeral Card and is not an obituary as such.
IDA M. INMAN Oct. 10, 1900 – April 15, 1986 SERVICES HELD Clever
United Methodist Church April 18, 1986 at 2:00 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Randy
DeMasters, Rev. Tom Daniels ESCORTS Mike King, Aron Rush, Dennis Rush, Dewey

Nichols, Dale Chastain, George Jenkins MUSIC Nell Bolley, Lindall Arndt, Genevieve
Jones FINAL RESTING PLACE Mt. Carmel Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL
HOMES, contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Inman, James L.
1983 - Aug 1944
James L. Inman, 61, Springfield, died Sunday at 5:25 p.m. after a short illness at
his home. He is survived by his wife Martha Jane Inman; two daughters, Mrs. Florence
James of California and Miss Jewell Inman of the home; five sons, James H., Brookline,
Porter, Clever, Lewis and Jack of Springfield, and Pvt. Eldon Inman stationed in the
Southwest Pacific. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Dunn Funeral
Home. Funeral services will be at McConnell Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating with burial in the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Pallbearers will be Earl,
Kenneth, Fred, Elmer, Lowell and Loyd Inman. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader
August 14-16, 1944} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Joe Glover 1929 - 7 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Fred Otto and Tilda Marina (Jones) Inman; married Ruby Jean]
Inman, Ruby Jean 1929 - 7 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
Inman, Joe S. 1948 - 7 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
Inman, Donna Jean 1952 - 7 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
Funeral services for Joe Glover Inman, 36; his wife, Ruby Jean, 36; his son, Joe
S., 17, and his daughter, Donna Jean, 13, all of whom were killed in a traffic accident at
8:25 p.m. Thursday, April 7. on Mo 13 near Collins, were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Nixa High School auditorium. Officials were Elder Carl Pine, the Rev. Ross Green and
the Rev. Max McClury. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery of Springfield under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Inman, John Campbell 1920 - 23 Mar 1966 CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: spelling from tombstone; Son of Paul Calvin & Ida (McCroskey) Inman]
John Campbell Inmon, 45, of Route 1, Clever, was found dead in his home about
8:45 a.m. Wednesday after suffering an apparent heart attack. He had sufferd from a heart
condition most of his life. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Inmon, Route 1.
Clever; a brother, Gerald, Billings; a niece and three nephews. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Friday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direcion of Cantrell of Clever.
AND
Inman, John Campbell 1920 - 1966
[note - Inman on tombstone & his parents’ and his brother’s stones & obits]
John Campbell Inmon, 45, Route 1, Clever, was found dead in his home about
8:45 a.m. Wed. after suffering an apparent heart attack. He had suffered from a heart
condition most of his life. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Inmon, Route 1,
Clever; a brother, Gerald, Billings; a niece and three nephews. Cantrell of Clever will
announce arrangements. Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner
is not dated.
Inman, John David 1878 - 5 Jul 1970 CCR 9 Jul 1970 p3

John David Inman, 92, of Springfield, died at 3 a.m. Sunday in his home
following a short illness. Mr. Inman was a lifelong resident of Nixa and Springfield, a
retired farmer, and member of High Street Baptist Church. He and his wife, Lillie had
celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. He was also the grandfather of Greene County
Deputy Sheriff Jerry Inman who was shot and killed west of Springfield one year ago.
Survivors include his wife, Lillie; two sons, P. D. Inman of Springfield and Herschel
Inman of Denver, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Maye Clayton of Springfield and Mrs, Flora
Mooneyham, Springfield; four grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home
with Dr. David A. Cavin officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery.
Inman, Joseph Paul 24 Sep 1915 - 8 Oct 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p12
[Note: Son of William M. & Christine V. Inman; married 18 Aug 1934 Ola Mae Hannah
25 Oct 1915 - 3 Dec 1998]
Services for Joseph Paul Inman, 62, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel here, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery. The
family will be at the final home form 4-6 p.m. today. Mr. Inman died at 12:40 a.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of a heart ailment. He was born in Richland
and was a longtime Nixa resident. He was an employe of Texaco Inc. and a member of
James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ola Mae of Nixa; a
daughter, Miss Jo Ann Angela Inman, Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Christine Inman, of
the home; and a sister, Mrs. Ella Mae Steinert, Springfield.
Inman, Ken W. 31 Oct 1908 - 29 May 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
Ken W. Inman, 86, formerly of Ozark, died May 29, 1995, in Ft. Myer, Fla. He
was a plant manager for Kraft Foods Industrial Division in Springfield until his
retirement. He was past board member and deacon at National Avenue Christian Church,
Springfield, and past Master of Friend Lodge, Ozark. He resided in Ozark until 1991.
Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Guthrie, San Antonio, Texas, and Avis
Fitzpatrick, Roswell, Ga.; a son, Dr. Curtis Inman, Ozark; six grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Crosslines, in care of
National Avenue Christian Church.
Inman, Kenneth J. 7 Jul 1912 - Dec 1978
Kenneth J. Inman, 66, Kansas City, a former resident of Nixa, died at 8 p.m.
Tuesday December 19th in the Kansas University Medical Center, in Kansas City,
Kansas after a two week illness. Mr. Inman was a carpenter and a realtor. He was a
member of the Kenwood Chapel Church of Christ, where he was a deacon. Survivors
include; his wife, Norma; a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Cox, Texas; a brother, Edgar of Nixa,;
two sisters, Mrs. Lavanda Pope and Mrs. Lydia McConnell both of Nixa and two
grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Burial
will be in the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. {Nixa Enterprise Newspaper Nixa {Mo}
December 21, 1978} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Lee Otis 4 Oct 1925 - 3 Oct 2003 SN-L 6 Oct 2003

Funeral services for Rev. Lee Otis Inman, 77, of Ponce De Leon, MO will be held
at 3 p.m., Tuesday at the Ponce Pentecostal Church in Ponce De Leon with burial to be in
McConnell Cemetery near Nixa, Mo under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of
Branson. He died at 8:34 p.m. Oct. 3, 2003 in Cox South Hospital. Survivors are three
sons, one brother, two sisters, eleven grandchildren and twenty one great grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Inman, Lena B. (Nokes) Hedgpeth 27 Sep 1906 - 12 Jul 1972 CCR 13 Jul 1972 p1 &
OH 20 Jul 1972 p9
[Note: Daughter of William H. & Lillie (Mayabb) Nokes; married Hugh Hedgpeth 6 Feb
1903 - 21 Oct 1947; married Nolen E. Inman ]
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Lena B. Inman, 65, of Nixa, will be Friday at 2
p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating.
Burial will be in the Payne Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Inman
died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness.
Survivors include her husband, Nolen E. Inman; one son, Damon Hedgpeth of Clever; a
brother, Homer Nokes, of Nixa; two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Inman, Lillie M. 4 May 1880 - Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
Mrs. Lillie M. Inman, 95, of 910 West Calhoun, died Friday night in the resort
home of a daughter, Mrs. Flora Mooneyham, Route 16 near Shell Knob, after a brief
illness. A lifelong Springfield resident, Mrs. Inman belonged to the High Street Baptist
Church. Besides Mrs. Mooneyham. Mrs. Inman is survived by a son, Herschel of Denver,
Colo.; another daughter, Mrs. Maye Clayton of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie
Martin, Nixa and Mrs. Zella Gibson, St. Charles; four grandchildren, 11 great
grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home with Dr. David Cavin officiating. Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery.
Inman, Lonnie Elmer 14 Nov 1904 - 20 Nov 1966
Elmer Inman, 62, of Springfield, died at 9:25 a.m. yesterday in Handley City
Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Inman is survived by his wife, Marcella, Springfield; one son,
Jimmy, address unknown; two brothers, Fred of Jasper, Ark., and Robert of Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Mae McConnell, Republic, and Mrs. Don Gray, Springfield, and two
grandsons. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the
Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, November 21, 1966} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Inman, Lonnie Elmer 14 Nov 1904 - 20 Nov 1966 CCR 24 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Finley Glover & Mary Alice (Lawson) Inman; married Marcella]
Elmer Inman, 62, of Springfield died at 9:25 a.m. Sunday in Handley City
Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Inman is survived by his wife, Marcella, Springfield; one son,
Jimmy, address unknown; two brothers, Fred of Jasper, Ark. and Robert of Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Mae McConnell, rt. 2, Republic and Mrs. Don Gray, Springfield; and two
grandsons. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating, Burial was in McConnell Cemetery,.

Inman, Lloyd M. 25 Jan 1903 - 26 Apr 1950 CCR 4 May 1950
[Note: Son of John G. & Cora (Frazier) Inman; married 12 Aug 1925 Ollie Aven]
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in Union Chapel Church near
Nixa for Lloyd M. Inman, 37, Nixa café operator. Mr. Inman died April 26 in his home
west of Nixa following a short illness. The Rev. Edward Dougherty and the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiated at the services. Burial was in the Chapel Cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Bearers were Russell McConnell, Leo Pope, Nolan
Inman, Lowell Aven, Carl Widders, and Glen Inman. Mr. Inman was born near Nixa
January 25, 1903, the son of John G. and Cora Inman. He married Ollie Aven August 12,
1925. He is survived by his wife, his mother, Mrs. Cora Inman of Nixa, three brothers,
Edgar of Kansas City, and Earl and Kenneth, both of Nixa; and by three sisters, Mrs.
Annie Nokes, Mrs. Lydia McConnell, and Mrs. Lavanda Pope, all of Nixa. Mr. Inman
had operated a café in Nixa the past six years. Prior to that he had worked as a carpenter.
Inman, Martha J. “Bunch” (Hale) 19 Dec 1882 - 19 Dec 1970 CCR 24 Dec 1970 p3
[Note: Daughter of Joseph E. & Mary E. (Cavener) Hale; married 25 Dec 1904 Isaiah J.
Inman 27 Feb 1883 - 1 May 1962; marriage record says Inman, obit says Inmon, his
tombstone says Inmon, her tombstone says Inman, Carl & Burnice’s tombstone say
Inman- anyone’s guess which is correct]
Mrs. Martha J. (Bunch) Inmon, 88, a resident of the Sparta community since
1912, died at 10:40 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital. She was a member of the Sparta
Church of Christ. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Billings, Rogersville and Mrs.
Faye Luce, Sparta; three sons, Burnice Inmon, Springfield and Carl Inmon and Ray
Inmon, both of Sparta; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother, Robert
Hale, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Ollie Walker, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Sparta Church of Christ, with Dwayne Bray and Herle Gardner
officiating, Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Inman, Martha Jane (Sparkman) 6 Oct 1883 - Apr 1980
Martha Jane Inman, 96, Springfield, died at 1:15 a.m. today at Cox Medical
Center after a short illness. Mrs. Inman was a resident of Springfield for 46 years. She is
survived by five sons, James, Jack, and Eldon, all of Springfield, Porter, Nixa, and Louis,
Olathe, Kan.; two daughters, Florence Vallencourt, and Jewell Cannady, both of
Springfield; one brother, John Sparkman, Battlefield; 27 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grand-children. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Ayre-Goodwin. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 23, 1980}
AND
Inman, Martha Jane (Sparkman) 6 Oct 1883 - Apr 1980
Martha Inman... Services for Martha Jane Inman, 96, of Springfield, Missouri will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the McConnell Church, near Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery under the direction of
Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home of Springfield. Mrs. Inman died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday at
the Cox Medical Center, after a short illness. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader, April 24,
1980} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Inman, Mary E. (Nichols) Nov 1871 - 16 Jan 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin F. & Amanda E. Nichols; married Fred W. Inman 9 Sep
1896]
Veteran Teacher Called by Death
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Inman, 90, of Nixa, who spent more than 42
years as a teacher in schools at Sparta, Ozark and Nixa, were held at 2 p.m. last Thursday
in the Nixa Baptist Church. The Rev. Oscar Pigg of Tulsa, a former student, the Rev.
Robert Baker and the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiated. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa. The Nixa resident died Tuesday Jan. 16, at Burge
Protestant Hospital in Springfield where she had been a patient only a few days. She was
one of the founders of the Nixa Baptist Church and the only living charter member in the
Nixa community. She first taught at Sparta and later at Ozark. Most of her teaching was
done in Christian County and with the exception of a few years following her marriage
and before World War II, she continued teaching until the age of 75. In 1953, the
Missouri State Teachers Association awarded her a certificate for services to the cause of
education. For the past four years, Mrs. Inman had lived with her daughter, Mrs. Charles
Amy of Nixa. She is also survived by a son, F. W. Inman of Sierra Vista, Ariz; two
grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. “Christian County - Its First 100 Years”,
published in connection with the 1959 Centennial, said of Mrs. Inman, “The story of her
life, if written out, would summarize the history of schooling in Christian County.” A
former student wrote: “She was a teacher, I believe, who thought it as much her
responsibility to instill character into her pupils as to teach them.” The Rev. Pigg
commented: “I forgot her arithmetic but I never forgot the training which molded my
character.”
Inman, Mary Ellen (Harris) died May 1945
Mrs. Mary Inman, widow of the late James L. Inman, died yesterday morning
after an illness of several months at her home on South Campbell. She was a member of
the Pythian Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Inman is survived by five sons, Ed Inman,
William R. , Bill Inman, Roscoe Inman all of Springfield and Sgt Lewis Inman of the
Philippines; three daughters, Mrs. Jeannes Chittin, Mrs. Mary Francis Melton and Mrs.
Helen Percival all of Springfield; one brother, Joseph Harris of New Castel, New
Hampshire; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow
afternoon in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel with the Rev. L.V. Swadley officiating.
Burial will be in the Payne Cemetery, near Nixa with the following men as pallbearers;
Milford Swadley, Ben Pyles, James Mueller, Walter Jones, Ray Fowler and R.E. Kinser.
{Springfield {Mo} News and Leader May 28, 1945} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Mary Ida (Inman) 26 Feb 1893 - 6 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lee & Ada (Whitaker) Inman]
Mrs. Mary Ida Inman, 54, a native of Chadwick, died July 6 at her home, 435
Park Street, Springfield. She is survived by one son, Torance Inman, of the U.S. Marines,
two brothers, Frank and Howard Inman, and a sister, Mrs. Tillie Mitchell of Garrison.
Funeral services were held July 7 in the Chadwick Baptist church, conducted by Rev.
Roy Shipman, with burial in Chadwick cemetery under direction of T.B. Chaffin of
Ozark.

Inman, Mayme Ruth (Conrad) O’Neal 7 Nov 1919 - 18 Oct 1981
Services for Mrs. Mayme R. Inman, 62, Route 20, Springfield, will be at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with David Schumacher officiating. Burial will be
in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Inman died at 11:55 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a lifelong Springfield resident and a
member of Christ Church Unity. She was a secretary for Springfield Roofing Co. for 35
years. Survivors include her husband, William; three sons, Jack, Stanley and Jay, all of
Springfield; two brothers, C. L. “Buster” and A. L. “Bud” O’Neal, both of Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Davidson, Mrs. Blanche Myers and Mrs. Jane Dayton, all of
Springfield; and seven grandchildren. Family visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home. The casket will be closed. Memorial contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society. October 29, 1981. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Nancy Louisa (Cloud) 1869 - 20 Dec 1949 CCR 29 Dec 1949
[Note: Daughter of Calvin & Mary (Nail) Cloud; married Henry Inman 1857 - 1943;
surname spelling from tombstone]
Mrs. Nancy Louisa Inmon, 89, died in her home one mile south of Clever
Tuesday afternoon last week. She was the widow of the late Henry Inmon, who died in
1943. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Clever Christian Church with
the Rev. D.S. Frazier and the Rev. Carl Burkhardt officiating. Burial was in the Mt.
Carmel cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Bearers were
Lyle Davis, Leonard Lehman, Albert Bohm, Cecil Allen, Fred McCrosky and Ullman
Sanders. She is survived by one son, Paul Inmon of Clever, two daughters, Miss Grace
Inmon of Clever and Mrs. Anna Henkaline of Greenville, Ohio, two grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren.
Inman, Norma Leona (Painter)
17 Feb 1912 - 23 Apr 2003
Norma Leona Inman, age 91, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away Wednesday,
April 23, 2003 in Independence Regional Health Center. She was born February 17, 1912
in Christian County, Missouri, the daughter of Jake and Stella Painter. She had lived in
the Kansas City area since 1953. Mrs. Inman was a member of the Church of Christ, at
7109 Raytown Road. Before retirement, she worked for Tri Chem Liquid Embroidery as
a Star Region Manager for almost twenty years. Her husband, Kenneth J. Inman preceded
her in death in 1978, as well as her parents and two brothers, Raymond Painter and Leslie
Painter. Survivors include a daughter, Wilma Cox and her husband, Don, Independence,
Missouri; a son, Ronnie Inman and his wife, Beverley, Enterprise, Alabama; a brother,
Ray Painter, Ozark, Missouri; a sister, Marcia Haworth and her husband, Bill, Nixa,
Missouri; granddaughters, Karen Cox and her husband, Randy Gould, Kansas City, and
Nancy Zirpolo and her husband, Sam, Independence; a grandson, Rick Rikard and his
wife, Julie Ann, Dothan, Alabama; and three great-grandchildren, Jake Zirpolo, Anna
Zirpolo and Sarah Beth Rikard. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital,
Nursing Research Fund, 2401 Gilham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108. Springfield NewsLeader, Springfield MO,

Inman, Opal Mae (Bolin) 12 Dec 1912 - 20 Mar 1976 OH 26 Feb 1976 p7
[Note: married 12 Jun 1937 Porter Isaac Inman 6 Nov 1909 - 6 Feb 1983]
NIXA - Mrs. Opal Mae Inman, 63, Route 1, Nixa, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in a
Simi Valley, Calif.. hospital after a short illness. lifelong area resident, she was a former
garment worker. She and her husband were visiting relatives in Simi Valley. Mrs. Inman
was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Porter; two sons, Jerry
of Kansas City and Eldon Dean of Atascadero, Calif.; six daughters, Mrs. Edna
Thompson, Hollister, Mrs. Mary Simmons, Redlands, Calif., Mrs. Donna Fellowers,
Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. Rosa Vaughn, Camarillo, Calif., Mrs. Nettie Hubbard, Simi Valley,
Calif., and Mrs. Martha Martin, 2900 West Lombard, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs.
Merle Jones, Nixa, Mrs. Myrtle Floyd, 1100 North National, Springfield, Mrs. Marie
Estes, Hillcrest Trailer Park, Springfield and Mrs. Ava Inman, Olathe, Kan.; two
brothers, Lester Bolin, Bois’D’Arc and Noel Bolin, Route 7, Springfield; 20
grandchildren and a great grandchild. The body was returned to Springfield with services
to be announced by Ralph Thieme there.
AND
Inman, Opal Mae (Bolin) 12 Dec 1912 - 20 Mar 1976
Mrs. Opal Mae Inman, 63, Route 1, Nixa, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in a Simi
Valley, Calif., Hospital, after a short illness. A lifelong resident, she was a former
garment worker. She and her husband were visiting relatives in Simi Valley. Mrs. Inman
was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, Porter; two sons, Jerry ,
of Kansas City, and Eldon Dean, of Atascardero, Calif.; six daughters, Mrs. Emma
Thompson, Hollister, Mrs. Mary Simmons, Redlands, Calif., Mrs. Donna Fellows,
Lawrence, Kan., Mrs. Rosa Vaughn, Camarillo, Calif., Mrs. Nettie Hubbard, Simi Valley,
and Mrs. Martha Martin, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Merle Jones, Nixa, Mrs. Myrtle
Floyd, Springfield, Mrs. Marie Estes, Springfield, and Mrs. Ava Inman, Olathe, Kan.;
two brothers, Lester Bolin, Bois D’Arc, and Noel Bolin, Springfield; 20 grandchildren
and a great-grandchild. The body will be returned to Springfield, with services to be
announced by Ralph Thieme there. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, February 22, 1976}
AND
Inman, Opal Mae (Bolin) 12 Dec 1912 - 20 Mar 1976
Services for Mrs. Opal Mae Inman, 63, Nixa, will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in
McConnell Church with the Rev. Bob Dasal officiating. Burial will be in McConnell
Cemetery near Nixa, under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home of Springfield.
Mrs. Inman died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in a Simi Valley, California hospital after a short
illness. The family will be at the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday. {Springfield
(MO) Leader Press, February 24, 1976} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Patsy Joan (Ballard)
15 Feb 1940 - 26 Oct 1991 OH 31 Oct 1991
Patsy Joan Inman, 51, Ozark, formerly of Rogersville, died at 9:40 a.m. Friday,
Oct. 26, 1991 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Patsy Joan Ballard was born
Feb. 16, 1940 in Mountain Grove, the daughter of Claiborne and Opal Mae (Floyd)
Ballard. She was married Feb. 23, 1961 to Roy Kenneth Inman in Mountain Grove. She
was a member of the Grant Avenue Freewill Avenue Church and was a sales clerk for KMart on South Campbell in Springfield. She is survived by her husband, Roy Inman,

Ozark; a daughter, Sherry Inman, Springfield; a sister Carol Horn, Mehlville; an aunt and
uncle, Ray and Artha Hutsell; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death
by her parents and a sister, Marjorie Laeler. Funeral serves were Monday in AyreGoodwin-Lee Funeral Home in Rivermonte, Springfield, with the Rev. Jeffrey Gaskins
officiating. Burial was at Rivermont Memorial Grdens, Springfield.
Inman, Paul Calvin 5 Sep 1896 - 21 Mar 1972
Funeral services are incomplete but will be announced by Cantrell for Paul C.
Inman, 75 of Clever, who died Tuesday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield following a
long illness. Survivors include his wife Ida; a son, Gerald of Billings; four grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Inman, Paul Calvin 5 Sep 1896 - 21 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Henry & Nancy (Cloud) Inman; married Ida M. McCroskey 10 Oct 1900 15 Apr 1986]
Funeral services for Paul Inman, 75, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever
Methodist Church with the Revs. Thomas Daniels and Benjamin Schmidtke officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, under the direction of Cantrell. Survivors include
his wife, Ida; a son, Gerald Inman of Billings; four grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Inman, Porter Isaac
6 Nov 1909 - 6 Feb 1983
Services for Porter Inman, 73, Nixa, were held Feb. 8 in Greenlawn South in
Springfield with the Rev. Kenneth P. Bandy officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery west of Nixa. Mr. Inman died Feb. 6 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after
a long illness. A longtime Nixa resident, he was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist
Church. Survivors include two sons, Jerry, Forsythe, and Dean, Alassaden, Calif.; six
daughters, Mrs. Edna Thompson, Salt Lake City. Utah, Mrs. Mary Simmons, Redlands,
Calif., Mrs. Rose Cochran, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Donna Rowley, Kansas City, Mrs.
Nettie Hubbard, Semi Valley, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Martin, Reeds Spring; four
brothers, Jack, James and Eldon, all of Springfield, and Louis, Olathe, Kan.; two sisters,
Mrs. Jewell Cannaday, Springfield, and Mrs. Florence Vandercourt, state of California;
21 grandchildren; and six great-grand-children. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
February 1983} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Robert 19 Dec 1899 - May 1991
Robert Inman, 91, Nixa, died Friday in Mount Vernon Park Care Center,
Springfield. Mr. Inman, a farmer, was born in Cassville Dec. 19, 1899 to Finley and
Mary Inman. He at one time attended Nixa Assembly of God. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Ophelia, on Oct. 7, 1972. Survivors include a son, Gerald Inman, Sr., Picher,
Okla.; a daughter, Joyce Honeycutt, Blue Springs; a brother, Fred Inman, Seymour; a
sister, Mae McConnell, Republic; a nephew, Wayne McConnell, Stockton, Calif., whom
he raised from age two; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grand-children; numerous nieces
and nephews; and a host of friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, 205 N. Main, Nixa. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation

will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, May
20, 1991} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, Tilda Marina (Jones)
22 Jul 1906 - 23 Apr 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Tilda Marina Inman, 62, of Jasper, will be at 10:30 a.m.
Monday in the Jasper Assembly of God Church with the Rev. C. C. Hodges officiating.
Burial will be in 2:30 p.m. in the McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, under direction of
Christensen of Harrison, Ark. Mrs. Inman, a native of Nixa, had lived in Kansas City
before moving to Jasper four years ago. She died Wednesday in her home. She is
survived by her husband, the Rev. Fred Inman; three sons, Lee of Waterloo, Iowa, Otto of
Springfield, and David of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia John of Seymore,
and Mrs. Imogene Matney of Olatha, Colo.; three brothers, Oneis of Artois, Calif., Roy
of Bell, Calif., and Efton of Ozark; and four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harp of Riverside, Calif.,
Mrs. Artie Smith of Paramount, Calif., Mrs. Lillie Watkins of Cypress, Calif., and Mrs.
Anna Mae Jones of Bell, Calif.; and 17 grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
April 26, 1969} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Inman, Tilda Marina (Jones)
22 Jul 1906 - 23 Apr 1969 CCR 1 May 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Allie Fair (Wilhite) Jones; married Fred Otto Inman
15 May 1907 - 19 Dec 1996]
Funeral services for Mrs. Tilda Marina Inman, 62, of Jasper, Ark. were at 10:30
a.m. Monday in the Jasper Assembly of God Church with the rev. C. C. Hodges
officiating. Burial was at 2:30 p.m. in the McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction
of Christeson of Harrison, Ark. Mrs. Inman, a native of Nixa, had lived in Kansas City
before moving to Jasper four years ago. She died Wednesday in her home. She is
survived by her husband, the Rev. Fred Inman; three sons, Lee of Waterloo, Iowa, Otto of
Springfield and David of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia John of Seymour and
Mrs, Imogene Matney of Olathe, Colo.; three brothers, Onies of Artois, Calif., Roy of
Bell, Calif. and Efton of Ozark; and four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harp of Riverside, Calif.,
Mrs. Artie Smith of Paramount, Calif., Mrs. Lillie Watkins of Cypress, Calif. and Mrs.
Anna Mae Jones of Bell, Calif.; and 17 grandchildren.
Inman, Velma M. (Davis) 21 Sep 1912 - 14 Feb 2001 CCH-N 28 Feb 2001
Velma Inman, 88, Springfield, passed away with her family by her side
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2001 at her home in Marantha Village. She was born Sept. 21, 1912
in Linden, Mo., the daughter of Albert and Alpha (Roberts) Davis. On Dec. 3, 1932, she
and Burnice Inman were married. He preceded her in death on Jan. 22, 1999. She was
also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Inman, a daughter, Juanita Goodman, two
brothers, Ivan Davis and Alvin Davis, two granddaughters and one great-grandson. She is
survived by a son, Billy Joe Inman and his wife Othena, Sparta; a daughter, Helen
Fortner and her husband, Larry, Pleasant Hope; a daughter-in-law, Bessie Inman,
Rogersville; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Ray Inman and his wife, June, Sparta, and two
sisters-in-law, Addie Mae Inman, Springfield, and Gertrude Green, Overland Park, Kan.
Mrs. Inman looked forward to joining her Lord and Savior. She was a member of Sparta
First Baptist Church. All who knew her delighted in her sense of humor and remarkable

memory. She will be greatly missed. The family wishes to express their heartfelt
appreciation for the love and support of her family and friends at Marantha Village and to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri, especially her nurse and dear friend, Kathy Graham.
Services were Friday, Feb. 16 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Inman, William J. “Jack” 3 Nov 1915 - 6 Jan 1998
W.J. “ Jack “ Inman, 82, Springfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 6,
1998, in Mercy Villa following a long illness. Mr. Inman was born November 3, 1915, in
Nixa, Missouri, to James L. and Martha Jane (Sparkman) Inman. He was married to
Mayme Ruth O’Neal and together they owned and operated the Springfield Roofing
Company. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mayme R. Inman; three brothers,
James, Porter, and Eldon Inman; and a sister, Mary Hale. He is survived by his present
wife, Emma Jane (Harrison) Inman; three sons and their wives, Jack L. and Joan Inman,
Mississippi, Jody and Karen Inman, and Jay N. and Glenda Inman, all of Springfield,
Missouri; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Louis “ Red “ Inman,
DeSoto, Kansas; two sisters, Florence Villancourt, and Jewell Canaday, both of
Springfield, Missouri and four step-children. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 10, 1998, in the McConnell Cemetery near Nixa, under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Formal visitation will be today from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday
in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to The American Heart Association.
{Springfield (Mo) News and Leader January 8, 1998} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Inman, William Neal
12 Dec 1882 - 22 Oct 1964 CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Nicholas Alexander & Mary J. (Roberts) Inman; married Christine V. 27
Jun 1885 - 10 Oct 1981; censuses & tombstone give name as Inman]
William Neal Inmon, 81, a retired Nixa farmer, died Thursday afternoon in a
Springfield nursing home. Mr. Inman was a member of James River Chapel Church of
Christ. Surviving are his wife, Christine; a daughter, Mrs. Ella Mae Steinert, Route 8,
Springfield; a son, Joe P. Inmon, Marietta, Okla.; three grandchildren; two great
grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Letha R. Rees, Nixa and Mrs. Elizabeth Crow,
Delhart, Tex. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with Bob
White officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
AND
Inman, William Neal 12 Dec 1882 - 22 Oct 1964
William Neal Inmon, 81, a retired Nixa farmer, died Thursday afternoon in a
Springfield nursing home. Mr. Inmon was a member of James River Chapel Church of
Christ. Surviving are his wife, Christine; a daughter, Mrs. Ella Mae Steinert, Route 8,
Springfield; a son, Joe P. Inmon, Marietta, Okla.; three grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Letha M. Rees, Nixa, and Mrs. Elizabeth Crow,
Dalhart, Tex. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Nixa. Buried in
Payne Cemetery, Nixa, Missouri, Christian County – October 23, 1964 Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Inman, William Neal 12 Dec 1882 - 22 Oct 1964

Funeral services for William Neal Inman, 81, Nixa, who died Thursday afternoon
in Springfield Nursing Home, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Funeral Chapel,
Nixa with the Rev. Bob White officiating. Burial will be in the Payne Cemetery, near
Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader October 24, 1964}
Inmon, Beulah M. (Payne) 7 Sep 1895 - 29 Nov 1971 CCR 2 Dec 1971 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah M. Inmon, 76, of Clever, were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with Dan Lightfoot officiating. Burial was in
Patterson Cemetery. Mrs. Inmon died at 1:30 p.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. She was a long-time resident of Greene County until moving to Clever in
1955. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband,
Charles; two sons, Raymond Inmon of Republic, and Jim Inmon of Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Betty Kennedy of Clever; a brother, Clay Payne, Springfield; eight
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Inmon, George Riley 4 Jan 1902 - 16 Jul 1953
George Riley Inmon, 51-year-old farmer, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday at his home
on route 1, Nixa., after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Inmon, who was a life-long
resident of the Nixa community, was a member of the Church of Christ at Broadway and
Madison. He is survived by his wife, Lucy; a son, Pvt. Billy Joe Inmon, who recently
returned form Korea; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Lea Decker of Nixa; three brothers, Robert
of Nixa, Elmer of Springfield and Fred of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Mae McConnell of
Republic and Mrs. Frances Gray of route 10. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Nixa Church of Christ by Evangelist Elmer L’Ry. Burial will be in
McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Pallbearers will be Harry Lee
McConnell, Joe Wayne and Jimmy Dale Harrington, Leo, James and Verlin Sparkman.
{Springfield (Mo) News Leader, July 18, 1953} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Inmon, George Riley 4 Jan 1902 - 16 Jul 1953
CCR 23 Jul 1953 p1
Funeral services for George Riley Inmon, 51, who died July 16 at his farm home
north of Nixa were held Sunday afternoon at the Nixa Church of Christ. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. He is survived by the widow,
Mrs. Lucy Inmon, one son, Pvt. Billy Joe Inmon, now in the Armed Forces; one
daughter, Mrs. Wanda Lea Decker of Nixa’ three brothers, Robert of Nixa, Elmer of
Springfield and Fred of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Mae McConnell of Republic and Mrs.
Frances Gray of Springfield; other relatives and many friends. He was a member of the
Church of Christ at Broadway and Madison in Springfield.
Inmon, Howard A. 1892 - 10 Sep 1962
CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
Howard A. Inmon, 70, of Hurley died of an apparent heart attack on his farm
about 4 p.m. Monday. He was a retired general merchandise and lumber dealer. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Hurley High School, with the Rev. Paul May field
and the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell of Clever. Survivors are his wife, Winnie; two daughters, Mrs. Roy C.
Barber, Dallas, Tex. and Mrs. Homer H. Bowman, Springfield; two brothers, J. B.,

Springfield, and Oscar, Ozark and two sisters, Mrs. Gladys West, Monett and Mrs. Ada
Jones, Hurley.
Inmon, Isaiah I. 27 Feb 1883 - 1 May 1962
CCR 3 May 1962 p1
[Note: Spelling from mortuary & tombstone records; Son of Isaiah & Nancy (Jones)
Inmon; married, Martha Jane Hale]
Funeral services for Isiah Inmon, 79 of Sparta, who died at his home at 1);45 a.m.
Tuesday, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Sparta Church of Christi with the Rev.
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin &
Son of Ozark. He was a longtime resident of the Sparta community and a retired farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Martha; three sons, Bernice of Rogersville and Carl and Ray
of Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Fay Luce of Sparta and Mrs. Edith Billings of Springfield;
six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Inmon, Joseph "Joe" 9 Jul 1927 - 29 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989 & NN-E 10 Aug 1989
[Note: married Viola]
Joseph "Joe" Inmon, 62, of Hurley, died at his home July 29. Services for Mr.
Inmon were held Aug. 4 at the Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Revs. Lynn Swadley
and Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery. Mr. Inmon had been a
lifetime resident of the Crane community. He was a veteran of the United States Army. A
member of the Selmore Christian Church, Mr. Inmon was employed by the, Fort Howard
Paper Company in its maintenance division. He was also a stock farmer. Surviving are
his wife, Viola; two sons, Ron Coker, Hurley, and Troy Coker, Okinawa; four daughters,
Diana King, Clever, Veronica Gatton, Crane, Sherry Boyd and Velma Boyd, both of
Marionville; his mother, Mary Inmon, Springfield; one brother, Bill, of Sparta; three
sisters, Irene Mitchell, Bakersfield, California, Ruth Brown, St. Charles, and Nancy
Crites, Springfield; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Inmon, Oscar L.
3 Dec 1894 - 10 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
[Note: married Mary A. 15 Dec 1900 - 24 Feb 1991]
Oscar L. Inmon, 74, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 3:24 p.m. Saturday in the Veterans
Administration Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark. where he had been a patient for five weeks.
Mr. Inmon, a native of the Hurley community, and a resident of Ozark since 1934, was a
retired farmer. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Selmore Christian
Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons, Joseph, of Crane and William,
Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Blankenship, Hollister, Mrs. Irene Mitchell,
Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Brown,. Poplar Bluff, and Mrs. Nancy Arnett of the home;
11 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and seven step great
grandchildren. Other survivors are a brothers, J. V. Inmon, Springfield; and two sisters,
Mrs. Gladys West, Hurley and Mrs. Ada Jones, Crane. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Selmore Christian Church with the Revs. Harold Mayes and George
Nordgulen officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Iorg, August 23 Apr 1881 - 31 Mar 1949 CCR 7 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of Charles & Mary Elizabeth (Kamm) Iorg; married 1909 Alice Swearengin]

August Iorg was born April 23, 1881 and died March 31 1949, at the age of 67
years, 11 months and seven days. He was united in marriage in 1909 to Alice Swearingin,
who preceded him in death May 1944. To this union were born six children; Elsie Denny
and Elmer of Fordland, MO, Esther Cornelison and Oscar Iorg, Bruner, MO, Irma
McBride, Everton, MO, Lloyd Iorg, Elkhead, MO; six brothers, Charley Iorg of
Whiterocks, UT, Fred Iorg, Nixa, MO, William Iorg, Elkhead, MO, Edd Iorg, Bruner,
MO, Henry Iorg, Cheyenne, WY, and Herman Iorg, Marshfield, MO; one sister, Ella
Williams of Auburn, CA and fourteen grandchildren. He was converted in 1920, at the
age of 39. Funeral services were conducted Sunday April 3, at 2 pm in the Union Chapel
church by Rev. Clouse, with burial in the Union Chapel cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Iorg, Ed 1 Mar 1891 - 18 Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Charles & Mary Elizabeth (Kamm) Iorg; married 4 Apr 1916 Grace
Padgett 22 Feb 1894 - 21 Feb 1940]
SPARTA - Services for a longtime Sparta resident, Ed Iorg, 85, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Sparta Church of Christ here with Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in
Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Iorg died at 9:50 a.m.
Friday in Springfield MediCenter after an illness of several weeks. He was a member of
the Sparta Church of Christ. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Iorg, Elmer E. 1924 - 1 Jul 1969 CCR 3 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of August & Alice (Swearengin) Iorg; no legible tombstone in Christian
County]
Elmer E. Iorg, 45, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital at
3:50 p.m. Tuesday after suffering an apparent heart attack at Associated Electric Co-Op
where he was employed. A resident of Springfield the past four years, Mr. Iorg was a
veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Florence; two brothers, Lloyd, Elkhead,
and Oscar, Bruner, and three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Denney, Fordland, Mrs. Esther
Cornelison, Bruner and Mrs. Erma McBride, Everton.
AND
Iorg, Elmer E. 1924 - 1 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
Funeral services for Elmer E. Iorg, 45, of Springfield were at 11 a.m. Saturday in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Darrelll Swearengin officiating. Burial was in White
Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Iord was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital at 3:50 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Iorg, Gladys (Harvill) 22 May 1920 - 8 Feb 2004
SN-L 11 Feb 2004.
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Frances (Nelson) Harvill; married 10 Dec 1939 Lloyd Melton
Iorg 3 Dec 1916 - 1 Nov 1992]
Mrs. Gladys Iorg was born May 22, 1920, the daughter of Jesse and Frances
Nelson Harvill in Keltner, Mo., and departed this life on February 8, 2004, in Ozark, Mo.
Gladys was a homemaker and farmer. Gladys attended the Elkhead Church of God and
most recently attended Mt. Zion Church. Dec. 10, 1939, Gladys and Lloyd Iorg were
united in marriage in Fordland, Mo., and to this union three children were born. Gladys is
survived by children, Knial Iorg and wife, Helen, Forsyth, Mo., Carroll Iorg and wife,

Betty , Kansas City, Mo., Donna Dalton and husband, Ernie, Sparta, Mo.; grandchildren,
Laura and Emily Iorg, Kansas City, Mo., Shelley and husband, Terry, Cape of Midland,
Ga., Patricia Iorg, Lockspur, Calif., Keith Iorg, Woodsbury, Tenn., and Mark Estep and
wife, Shanna, Aurora, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Jesse, Grant and Julia Cape, Midland,
Ga., and Cheyanne and Shelby Estep, Aurora, Mo. Also surviving are two sister-in-laws,
Sybil Harvill of Oldfield and Louetta Willis of Springfield, and several cousins, nieces,
nephews, and a multitude of friends. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband
Lloyd, her parents and two brothers, Gene and Oren Harvill. Services will be 2 p.m. Wed.
Feb. 11, 2004, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with Rev. Leland Trussell
and Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating. Interment will be in the Bruner Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Mt. Zion Bible School.
Iorg, Lloyd Melton 3 Dec 1916 - 1 Nov 1992
NN-E 11 Nov 1992
Lloyd Melton Iorg, 75, Sparta, died Nov 1, in Riverview Manor, Ozark. He was
born Dec 3, 1916, in Elkhead, the son of August and Alice Swearengin Iorg. He was a
farmer and school bus driver. He married Gladys Harvill on Dec 10, 1939 in Fordland.
He was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Survivors include his wife,
Gladys; two sons, Knial Dwain Iorg. Springfield and Carroll Gene Iorg, Kansas City; one
daughter, Donna Kay Alton, Sparta; one sister, Elsie Denney, Springfield; one brother,
Oscar Iorg, Bruner; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one step grandchild and
one step great grandchild. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Clinkingbeard
Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating. Burial was in the Bruner
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers.
Iorg, Margaret C. (Walker) Kirkpatrick 12 Jul 1872 - 21 Mar 1950 CCR 30 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of W. L. & ? (?) Walker; married ? Kirkpatrick; married Charles Iorg 9
Sep 1855 - 12 Jan 1944]
Funeral services were held at Union Chapel Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Margaret
C. Iorg who died March 21 at the home of a son, T.J. Kirkpatrick in San Antonio, Texas.
The Rev. Worth Caughron officiated at the services. Burial was in the Union Chapel
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She was the widow of the late
Charles Iorg. She and Mr. Iorg formerly lived in Ozark. Mrs. Iorg was a native of Polk
County where she was born July 12, 1873, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Walker.
Survivors include also another son, F.M. Kirkpatrick of Elkhead, a daughter, Mrs. Claud
Henderson of Springfield, and three sisters and two brothers, all of the Aurora vicinity.
She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Iorg, William M. 30 Jul 1883 - 23 Nov 1962 CCR 29 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Charles & Elizabeth (Kamm) Iorg; married Dora Catherine Walker]
William Iorg, 79, Sparta, died at 9:30 p.m. last Friday at his home. He was a
former resident of Elkhead and moved to Sparta two years ago. Survivors are his wife,
Dora; a son, Clyde, Albuquerque, N. M.; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel McHaffie, Bruner
and Mrs. Marie Cawthra, Sparta; three brothers, Charles, Eureka, Calif,; Henry,
Cheyenne, Wyo. and Edd, Bruner and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.

Iorge, Dallas (McMullen) 18 Jun 1882 - 27 Feb 1960
CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
Funeral services for Mrs. Dallas Iorge, 77, who died Feb. 27 at the home of a son,
Floyd Iorge, southeast of Nixa, were held Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel
at Nixa, with Rev. Robert Hoffman and Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
McCauley Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Nixa Community, she was a member of
the Nixa Christian Church. Her husband, Fred Iorge, preceded her in death in 1951.
Survivors, in addition to the son, are two grandchildren and two great grandchildren one
sister, Mrs. Della C. Beverage of Springfield.
Iorge, Fred 26 Mar 1877 - 14 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: married Dallas McMullen 18 Jun 1882 - 27 Feb 1960]
Fred Iorge, 74, died Saturday, April 14 at his home southeast of Nixa after a
lingering illness. Born in Germany, Mr. Iorge came to the United States when he was six
years old and settled in Christian County. He had lived in the Nixa community for the
past 53 years. Survivors include his wife, Dallas; a son, Floyd of Nixa; five brothers,
Charles of California, Henry of Cheyenne, WY, Herman of Mansfield, Willie of Elkhead
and Eddie of Bruner; a sister, Mrs. Ella Williams of California; two grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday in Nixa Christian church, of
which Mr. Iorge was a member with burial in McCauley cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa. Pallbearers were: Loyal Young, Ray Hedgpeth, Jake Flood, Clifton
Bilyeu, Clell Young, and Roy Young.
Ipock, Fred Albert 21 May 1895 - 8 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of George & Doche (Floyd) Ipock; married 25 Mar 1924 Ruby Deckard]
Fred Albert Ipock, 94, of Seymour, died June 8 at St. John's Regional Health
Center. Services for Mr. Ipock were held June 12 at the Seymour First Baptist Church
with the Rev. Wil Pounds officiating. Burial was in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery
under the direction of Bergman-Miller Funeral Home. The son of George and Doche
Floyd Ipock, he was born May 21, 1895, in Seymour, and was one of 14 children. He was
united in marriage to Ruby Deckard on March 25, 1924, and she preceded him in death in
September, 1981. He was a World War I Army Veteran. He gave his life to Jesus Christ
in the 1930s and remained a faithful Christian until his death. He was a member of
Seymour First Baptist Church. Surviving are four children, Freda Phipott and Jauleta
Ward, both of Springfield, Wayne, Nixa, and Frank, Seymour; 10 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Ipock, Kenneth Wayne 1927 - 15 Dec 2006 SN-L 17 Dec 2006
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Ipock, 79, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Seymour, Mo., passed
away Friday, December 15, 2006, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Missouri.
He was a member of the Loggers Association and had an Oak and Walnut lumber
business for many years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2006,
in Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, Mo., under direction of Holman-Howe
Funeral Home of Seymour, Mo. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December 18,
2006, in the Nixa Assembly of God Church, and also Tuesday from 1 p.m. until service
time in the funeral home.

Irons, Verda Jo (Long) 9 Feb 1908 - 17 Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lula (?) Long]
PONCE DE LEON - Word has been received here of the death of a former
resident, Mrs. Verda Jo Irons of Sun Valley, Calif. Mrs. Irons died of a heart attack
Sunday in Sierra Memorial Hospital in Sun Valley. Funeral services were held
Wednesday in Whittier, Calif. Mrs. Irons is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lula Long,
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Jean Eisenhour, Panorama, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs.
Velta Steele and Mrs. Lura Glossip, both of Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Delpha Deering
and Mrs. Orville Landers, both of Springfield; two brothers, Darrell Long, Galena and
Dale Long, Springfield and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Irwin, James Corbett 31 May 1894 - 5 Aug 1976 OH 19 Aug 1976 p7
[Note: Son of John & Mary Catherine (Monger) Irwin; married Ora Wall 2 Mar 1896 15 Jan 1988]
SPARTA - J. Corbett Irwin, 82, San Luis Osbispo, Calif., formerly of the Sparta
and Chadwick communities, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday in Sierra Vista Hospital in San
Luis Osbispo after a short illness. Mr. Irwin, a native of Sparta, moved to the state of
Oregon in 1938. He had lived in the state of California the past 12 years. He was a
member of the First Presbyterian Church in San Luis Osbispo and the Masonic Lodge of
Oakland, Ore. Survivors include his wife, Ora; a son Worth of Tucson, Ariz.; a sister,
Mrs. Octavia Merrit, Belen, N. M.; 11 grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements,
Irwin, Ora (Wall) 2 Mar 1896 - 15 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Fannon “Frank” E.. & Cena (?) Wall; married James Corbett Irwin
31 May 1894 - 5 Aug 1976]
Ora Irwin, 91, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Chadwick, died at 4:00 a.m. Jan.
15 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Tucson. Graveside services for Mrs. Irwin were held Tuesday,
with the Rev. Dr. Robert E. Brueck officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. The funeral was held Saturday at the Bring's
Funeral Home in Tucson. Mrs. Irwin resided in Tucson for the past 4 1/2 years, moving
there from San Luis Obispo, California. A native of Chadwick, she had resided in the
Chadwick and Sparta area prior to moving to the west coast in 1938. She was preceded in
death by her husband, J. Corbett Irwin, in 1976; by a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Peters, in
1972; and by two sons, Asa and Don, both in 1975. She was a member of the First
Presbyterian Church in San Luis Obispo. Survivors include one son, Worth, of Tucson,
and several grandchildren. .
Isaacs, Everett E. 22 Mar 1945 - 26 Mar 1998
Everett E. Isaacs, 52, Nixa, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 1998 in Cox
Medical Center South of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Isaacs was a retired Air Force
veteran and member of Wilson Creek Church. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three
daughters and their husbands, Lisa and Kelly May, Farmersburg, Ind., Tina Michell and
Greg Compton, Strafford, Mo., Kimberly and V Dwayne Cooper, Mountain View, MO.;
three grandchildren, Brian May, Devin Cooper and Dustin Compton; his mother Lillian

Isaacs, Connersville, Ind. He was preceded in death by his father, Dee Isaacs. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, March 30, 1998 in Wilson Creek Baptist Church with
Rev. Randall Moody officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Manley Cemetery,
under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Springfield News-Leader, March
29 1998.
Isbell, Clyde H. 11 Feb 1917 - Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
NIXA - Funeral services for Clyde H. Isbell, 57, Route 1, Nixa was held 2:30
p.m. Monday at Klingner Chapel., Springfield, with the Rev. Gary Johnson officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Isbell, a 15-year Nixa resident, died
at 5:55 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a one-year illness.
Isbell, Glenn Max 11 Apr 1895 - 27 Dec 1952
CCR 1 Jan 1953 p 5
[Note: son of John Phenix & Paralee Imogene (Melton) Isbell]
Glen Isbell, 56, died suddenly Saturday, December 27 at his home in Sparta
following an illness of several months. The son of the late John and Paralee Isbell, he was
born in the Sparta community and lived his entire life there. He was a carpenter by trade.
In 1917, he was united in marriage to Miss Maud Bateman and to this union four children
were born. Surviving are his wife, Maud; three daughters, Mrs. Mabel Maples of Clever,
Mrs. Edith Gilley of Sparta and Miss Madge Isbell of Springfield; a son, Airman 1/c Joe
Isbell stationed at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City. two grandsons and two
granddaughters; three sisters and four brothers.
Isbell, J. Preston "Ampy" 12 Oct 1919 - 19 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of John Phoenix & Ollie Jane (Nix) Isbell, Jr.; married Ferne]
J. Preston "Ampy" Isbell, 68, of Sparta, died at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, shortly after being admitted. Services for Mr. Isbell
were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Born Oct. 12, 1919, near Sparta, to
John and Ollie Isbell, he was a lifelong resident of Sparta and a graduate of the Sparta
High School class of 1940. He also attended Southwest Missouri State University, and
while a student, excelled in sports and was widely known as an outstanding basketball
player. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre. He
was a former sales manager of the Welch Packing Company in Springfield, and was also
a salesman for many years in Southwest Missouri with Krey Meat Packing. He had
operated a Sparta cafe for five years. His survivors include his wife, Ferne; a daughter
Joetta Jenkins, Lanagan, a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Ray Pennington of
Sparta; seven grandchildren, Ken, Jonna, Bub, Candi, David, Mike, and Jeanie; six greatgrandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, Jason, Brenton, Mathew, and Kelsey; a brother, Max
Isbell, Springfield; and his mother-in-law, Alta McDaniel, Springfield.
Isbell, Joe James 9 Jun 1931 - 9 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Son of Glen and Maude (Bateman) Isbell; married Mary Ann]
Graveside services for Mr. Joe James Isbell, age 67, of Kerrville, Texas, who died
Tuesday, February 9, 1999 in a Kerrville Hospital were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday,
February 15, 1999 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas with

full military honors. Mr. Isbell was born June 9, 1931 in Sparta, Missouri to Glen and
Maude (Bateman) Isbell. He graduated from Sparta School and received his B.S. Degree
from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. He served in the US
Air Force from March 1951 to March 1955 in the special weapons unit. He was preceded
in death by his parents, two sister Madge Isbell and Mable Maples; brother in-law Noe J.
Gilley. He is survived by his wife Mary Ann of Kerrville, Texas; son James Isbell of
Houston, Texas; sister Edith Gilley of Sparta, MO.; three nephews Jerry Gilley of
Memphis, TN; Jim Gilley of Camdenton, MO.; and Jack Gilley of Sparta, MO.; two
nieces Ardell Maples Fox of Bonita Springs, Florida and Celeste Maples Messenger of
Easley, SC; brother-in-law Raymond Maples of Marionville, MO. Memorial may be
made to the Scleroderma Research Foundation 2320 Bath St., Suite 307, Santa Barbara,
CA 93105 or to Scleroderma Federation, Peabody Bldg., One Newberry Street, Peabody,
MA 01960. Overby Funeral Home of Kerrville was in charge of arrangements.
Isbell, John Phenix, Jr. 29 Dec 1892 - 10 Sep 1965 CCR 16 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of John Phenix & Paralee Imogene(Melton) Isbell; married Ollie Jane Nix 7
Feb 1896 - 23 Nov 1964]
Funeral services for John P. Isbell, 72. of Sparta, who died Friday afternoon,
Sept. 10, in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sparta Church of
Christ with Dewayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Mr. Isbell is survived by two sons, Preston, Route 8, Springfield and
Max, Mountain Grove; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, C. P.
Isbell, Higginsville and two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Vaughan, Springfield and Mrs. John
Dillard, Denver, Colo.
Isbell, Madge W. 27 Aug 1919 – 4 Jul 1992 NN-E 8 Jul 1992
[Note: Daughter of Glenn Max & Maude (Bateman) Isbell]
Madge W. Isbell, 72, Springfield, died at 11:06 a.m. Saturday, July 4, in Cox
Medical Center South in Springfield. She was born Aug. 27, 1919, in Sparta, the
daughter of Glen and Maude Bateman Isbell. She was employed as a secretary by the
Southwest Regional Stockyards. She was a member of South Street Christian Church in
Springfield. Survivors include a brother, Joe Isbell, and his wife, Mary Ann,
Albequerque, N.M.; a sister, Edith Gilley, and her husband, Noel, Sparta; and nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Mabel Maples. Services
were held Tuesday, July 7, at Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home with the Rev. Max Jenkins officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to
South Street Christian Church.
Isbell, Maude (Bateman) 1 Oct 1897 - 7 Apr 1965 CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Ida Bell (Walker) Bateman; married Glenn Max
Isbell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Isbell, 67, who died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday in
her home at 1331 State after a lingering illness, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel
at Ozark with the Rev. Kermit Finley officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs.
Isbell, a member of South Street Christian Church, is survived by a son, Joe, McAllen,
Tex; three daughters, Miss Madge Isbell of the home. Mrs. Raymond Maples, Clever,

Mrs. Noel Gilley, Sparta; three brothers, Knial Bateman, 1634 East Commercial, A. J.
Bateman, Phoenix, Ariz, Orville Bateman, Sunnyvale, Calif. and six grandchildren.
Isbell, Max 1924 - 29 Jul 2006 SN-L 3 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of John Phenix & Ollie Jane (Nix) Isbell]
Max Isbell, 82, Springfield, passed away July 29, 2006. Cremation was by Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. No services are planned.
Isbell, Ollie Jane (Nix) 7 Feb 1896 - 23 Nov 1964 CCR 26 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Paul & Sarah Elizabeth (Nix) Nix; married John Phenix Isbell,
Jr. 29 Dec 1892 - 10 Sep 1965]
Mrs. Ollie Isbell, 68, a life-long resident of the Sparta community, died at her
home at 3:30 a.m. Monday. She was a member of the Sparta Christian Church., She is
survived by her husband, John of the home; two sons, Preston Isbell, Route 8, Springfield
and Max Isbell, Mt. Grove; four grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs.
Susie Fowler, Modesto, Calif. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sparta
Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Isenberg, Nadine Mary (Oidtman) 5 Sep 1928 - 1 May 1996 CCH-N 4 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Jule Hugo & Anna Lucille (Westhues) Oidtman; married 10 Apr 1948
Samuel Lee Isenberg]
Nadine Mary Isenberg, 67, of Jefferson City, died Wednesday at St. Mary's
Health Care Center. She was born Sept. 5, 1928 in Jefferson City, the daughter of Jule
Hugo and Anna Lucille Westhues Oidtman. She was a 1946 graduate of St. Peter High
School. She married Samuel Lee Isenberg on April 10, 1948, in Jefferson City, who
survives at the home. She offered child care services out of her home for many area
families for 20 years until retiring in 1994. Earlier she was a receptionist for Dr. L.B.
Klebba. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church; St. Ann's
Sociality; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2693 Ladies Auxiliary; Immaculate Club;
and the ladies bowling league at Westgate Lanes. Other survivors include five daughters,
Rose Ann Wellington, Columbia; Mary Bloomer and Kim Schroeder, both of Holts
Summit; Joanie Talbott, Pratt, Kansas; Angel Eakins, Ozark, Missouri; six sons, Jim,
Larry, and Chip Isenberg, all of Jefferson City; Lee Isenberg, Auburn, WA; Craig
Isenberg, Ashland; and Jerry Isenberg, Wardsville; 24 grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Bebe Martin, Sarasota, Florida; Anna Marie Klebba, Jefferson
City; Jewel Rae Licius, Lake Ozark; and Joanie Brondel, Manhatten, Kansas; and a
brother, Jerome Oidtman, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter,
Laurie Annette Isenberg. Services were 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church. The Rev. Henry J. Reichert officiated. Burial was in Resurrection
Cemetery. Visitation was 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Dulle Funeral Home, with the Rosary
recited at 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Helias Foundation; or the Candlelighters.
Isenberg, Samuel Lee 28 Mar 1925 - 23 Feb 2003 CCH-N 26 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Henry George & Rosa Belle (Barnhart) Isenberg; married 10 Apr 1948
Nadine Mary Oidtman 5 Sep 1928 - 1 May 1996]

Samuel Lee Isenberg, 77, Jefferson City, died Feb. 23, 2003, at St. Mary's Health
Center, Jefferson City. He was born March 28, 1925, in Meta, the son of Henry George
Isenberg and Rosa Belle (Barnhart) Isenberg. He was married on April 10, 1948, in
Jefferson City to Nadine Mary Oidtman who died on May l, 1996. He was employed with
Gold Cup Bakery, Von Hoffman Press, and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a member
of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus,
and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2693. Survivors include six sons, Henry L.
Isenburg, Auburn, Wa., Samuel J. Isenberg and Larry B. Isenberg, Jefferson City, Chip
M. Isenberg, Henley; Craig J. Isenberg, Ashland, and Jerry S. Isenberg, Wardsville; five
daughters, Rose Ann Wellington, Columbia, Mary Bloomer and Kim Schenewerk, Holts
Summit, Joanie Talbott, Pratt, Kan., and Angel Eakins, Spokane; 30 grandchildren; 15
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ann Verhoff, Jefferson City. He was preceded in
death by an infant daughter, Laurie Annette Isenberg. Services were Feb.. 26 in
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas L. Alber officiated. Burial
was in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Helias Foundation or
Candlelighters.
Ivory, Wellen F. “Wally” 23 Sep 1922 – 5 Aug 1997 CCH-N 9 Aug 1997
Wellen F. “Wally” Ivory, age 74, of Ozark, died Tuesday August 5, 1997, in his
home.
He was born September 23, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York, and was the son of
Benjamin and Julia (Guzmich) Ivory. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps
during World War II. He was united in marriage to Marguerite Rubenstrunk on June 25,
1943. Mr. Ivory retired as a railroad electrician and moved to Ozark in 1987. He was a
member of the Roman Catholic Church. His parents preceded him in death, as well as a
brother, Fredrick Benjamin Ivory. Survivors include: his wife, Marguerite; five children,
Marguerite Huysman and her husband, Martin, Pawcatuck, Connecticut, Joseph Ivory
and his wife, Donna, Springfield, Lynne Marie Ivory, Malone, New York, Timothy G.
Ivory and his wife, Irene, Ozark, and Patricia Ann Bush and her husband, Howard,
Winthrop, New York; 21 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral mass was
Friday, August 8, in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul
McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. A Prayer Service was held
Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jackman, Fred James, Rev. 11 Apr 1903 - 8 Sep 1979 OH 13 Sep 1979 p6
[Note: married May]
Services for Fred J. Jackman, 76, Nixa, were held Tuesday in the Springfield First
Baptist Church with Dr. T. T. Crabtree and A. B. Christian officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Harris. Mr. Jackman died Saturday afternoon
in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a native of Galena,
Kan.,, attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, and Draghon Business College and
Drury College, Springfield. He was credit manager for Sedgwick Furniture, Springfield,
for a number of years before entering the ministry in 1930. He served at Pleasant Home
Baptist Church, Springfield, Center, Ash Grove, First Baptist Church, Nixa, First Baptist
Church, Puxico and Broadway Baptist Church, Springfield, from which he retired in
1971. For the past three years, he has served as associate pastor of First Baptist Church,

Springfield. Surviving are his wife, May; a daughter, Joan Groves, Springfield; a son,
Rev. James S., Doniphan; eight grandchildren; four brothers, Robert, Natches, Miss., Bill,
Neosho, George, Falls Church, Va. and Arthur, Shawnee, Okla.; and two sisters, Mrs.
Rhoda Hutto, Galena, Kan. and Mrs. Nadine Hulse, Garden Grove, Calif.
Jackson, Allene C. (Condict) 10 Sep 1906 - 3 Apr 1990 OH 12 Apr 1990
Allene C. Jackson, 83, Ozark, died Tuesday, April 3, 1990 at Mercy Villa,
Springfield. Survivors include her brother, Hal Condict, and his wife, Dorothy, Ozark; a
niece, Teri Hammons; three nephews, Mike, Pete and Tom Condict. Memorial services
were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Ozark Presbyterian Church with Dr. Robert Brueck
officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Jackson, Alpha Lee (Meese) 5 Jun 1909 - 6 Jun 1991
Services for Alpha Lee Jackson, 82, Navasota, Texas, formerly of Springfield,
will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery, near Battlefield. Mrs. Jackson, a homemaker, died at 5:50 p.m.
Thursday in Grimes County Hospital, Navasota. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today
in the funeral home.
Jackson, Annette Jesselyn (Crowe) 7 Mar 1921 - 17 Mar 1994 OH 23 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of William Carleton & Emma (Burgess) Crowe; married Mack Jackson]
Annette Jesselyn Jackson, 73, Nixa, died Thursday, March 17, 1994 at 7:45 p.m.
in her home. She was born March 7, 1921 in Kansas City, the daughter of William
Carleton Crowe and Emma Burgess. On January 21, 1946, she was united in marriage to
Mack Jackson, who survives. She was also a retired school teacher. She is survived by
two sons, Mike Jackson, Springfield, and Don Jackson, Kansas City; a daughter, Emma
Lee Jackson Hurst, Forsyth; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday,
March 19, at 2:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa, with burial in
Hopkins Memorial Cemetery, Hopkins.
Jackson, Arnold B. 30 Nov 1902 -25 Jan 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Clessa 21 Dec 1901 - Aug 1987]
Arnold B. Jackson, Petaluma, California, died Jan. 25 of this year. Memorial
services were held at Petaluma Valley Baptist Church. Burial was at the Cypress Hill
Memorial Park in Petaluma. Mr. Jackson worked as a welder for 30 years, first at Mare
Island Naval Shipyards and then for Poultry Producers and Golden Eagle Feed Mills. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Clessa, in 1987. Survivors include one son; William
D. Jackson, Petaluma; two grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. He was the brother
of Ellis Jackson, Marshfield, Hazel Dunn, Rogersville, and Bernice Jackson and Mabel
Northrip, Springfield.
Jackson, Barbara J. "Bonnie" (Stephen) 29 Jul 1924 - 20 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Myrtle (Wheeler) Stephen; married 24 May 1947 Rex
Jackson]
Barbara J. "Bonnie" Jackson, 63, of Rogersville, died March 20 in her home after
a short illness. She was born July 29, 1924, in Stone County, to John and Myrtle Wheeler

Stephen. She was married to Rex Jackson May 24, 1947, in Galena, Kansas. Her
survivors include her husband, Rex; two sons, Russell and John, both of Springfield;
three daughters, Becky Hawkins and Polly Jackson, both of Springfield, and Caroel
Nowack, Ozark; two brothers, Kirtis Stephen, Galena, and Lynn Stephen of California;
seven sisters, Marie Booth, Ruby Davis, Virginia Brown, Maxine Lee, Betty Beaver,
Mary Pippin, and Marcella Hathaway, all of California; nine grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild.
Jackson, Bedford, Rev. 1925 - 15 May 2006 SN-L 17 May 2006
Reverend Bedford Jackson, 80, Ozark, Mo., died Monday, May 15, in Christian
Health Care East. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 18, in Hopedale Baptist
Church, Ozark. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the church, with burial in the
church cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Jackson, Bennie E. 1945 - 11 Dec 2003
SN-L 2 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Robert & Mildred Jackson; married Tonya]
Bennie E. Jackson, age 58, of Springfield, passed away at 2:09 a.m. Dec. 11,
2003, in his home. A retired firefighter, he was formerly a member of the Shriners. He
was an avid fan of stock car racing. Survivors include his wife, Tonya; son Todd;
daughter Angie; stepson Jamie Earl; four brothers, Leonard, Joe, Roger and Robert
Jackson; and a sister, Nancy Smith. He was preceded in death by his brother, Harold
Jackson; his mother, Mildred Jackson; and his father, Robert Jackson. Burial will be held
at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Jackson
family c/o Greenlawn North, 3506 N. National, Springfield, MO 65803.
Jackson, Billy Gene 1938 - 30 Sep 2005 SN-L 26 Oct 2005
Billy Gene Jackson, 67, passed away in his home in Hallock, Minn., September
30, 2005. He was a former Springfield resident and a retired truck driver. Graveside
services will be held at the Eisenhour Cemetery in Spokane, Mo., on Friday, October 28,
2005, at 1 p.m.
Jackson, Bradley 3 Aug 1976 - 25 Jun 2005 SN-L 27 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Larry A. & Darlene (Massengale) Jackson]
Bradley Jackson, age 28, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2005,
following a long illness. He was born August 3, 1976, the son of Larry A. and Darlene
(Massengale) Jackson. He attended Nixa High School and SMSU. Bradley had an
outgoing personality, had a great sense of humor, and enjoyed telling a good joke. He
was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan, and could often be found at his computer playing
games or writing poetry or short stories. Survivors include his parents, Larry and Darlene,
Nixa; eight brothers and sisters: Chad Jackson, Jamie Jackson, and Jake Jackson, all of
Nixa; Russell Jackson, Roanoke, Va.; Daniel Jackson, East Moline, Ill.; Andrew Jackson,
Springfield;
Jackson, Carl E. 1928 - 3 Apr 1963
CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of Clarence & Jewel (Stapp) Jackson; married Jean M. 1927 - 1987]

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harris Chapel for Carl E. Jackson, 34,
of Ozark, who died Wednesday afternoon, April 3, at the state hospital in Mt. Vernon.
The Rev. Sylva Howard officiated and burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Survivors are
his wife, Jean; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Ozark, and Judy, of the home; a son,
Carlos of the home; his mother, Mrs. Jewell Jackson, 2664 East Blaine, Springfield; two
brothers, Harold, Springfield, and Paul, Route 3, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Francis
Dalton, Ozark, and Mrs. Merle Iorg, Bruner; and a grandchild.
Jackson, Charlie R. 1911 - 11 Jun 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
Charlie R. Jackson, 57, Nixa, died at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday at his home after a 6month illness. Mr. Jackson was employed by Springfield Co., Springfield before his
illness. He is survived by his wife, Sally; one step-son, Joe Marriott, Springfield; one
step-daughter, Mrs. Jay Ann Sterling, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Cook,
Galloway; one brother, Claude, Nixa; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at
10:30 a.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
Jackson, Claude 24 Nov 1902 - 3 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4 & OH 9 Mar 1972 p6
[Note: spelling from tombstone; married 7 Jun 1930 Verba Campbell,; married 25 May
1937 Goldie G. Anderson]
Funeral services for Claud Jackson, 69, of Route 1, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery. Mr.. Jackson died at 7:40 a.m. Friday in the Missouri State Chest Hospital,
Mr. Vernon. He was a resident of the Nixa community most of his life, and came to
Ozark in June of 1971. Surviving are his wife, Goldie, and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Cook of
Springfield.
Jackson, Clifford Glen “Jimmy” 5 Dec 1914 - 13 Dec 1983
Clifford Glen “Jimmy” Jackson, 69, Route 2, Billings, died of natural causes
Tuesday afternoon at his home. Mr. Jackson was a member of Springfield Baptist
Temple. Survivors include his wife, Willena; two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Sue Brown,
Billings, and Mrs. Marcia Jane Sanders, Marionville; three brothers, Herbert and
Gaylord, both of Nixa, and Jessie, Broken Arrow, Okla.; five grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Williams of Marionville will announce services.
Jackson, Daisy (McHaffie) 8 Nov 1917 - 12 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of Newt & Lula (Roberts) McHaffie]
Funeral services for Mrs. Daisy Jackson, 61, Springfield, former Bruner resident,
were held Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark. The Rev. Rex Henderson officiated.
Burial was in Galloway Cemetery. Mrs. Jackson died last Thursday in Cox Medical
Center after a two-year illness. She had been a Springfield resident since moving here
from Bruner in 1941. She was a 30-year employee of Woolworth here and a member of
Galloway Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Glen of Ozark; one daughter,
Wanda of the home; two brothers, Dewey McHaffie of Bruner and Marvin McHaffie of
Portland, Ore.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Jackson, Delbert 6 Feb 1921 – 20 Sep 1995 CCH-N 27 Sep 1995
Delbert Jackson, 74, of Sparta, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995 in his home. He
was born February 6, 1921 in Omaha, Arkansas, and was the son of Isaac and Nellie
Atchison Jackson. On August 2, 1944, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Gideon. His
parents preceded him in death as well as three sisters, Freda Kinyon, Hila Gideon, and
Irene Jackson. Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy; six children and their spouses, Mike
and Genevia Jackson, Sparta, Mary and Pat Kelley, Raytown, Wanda and David Stillings,
Ava, Sharon and Larry Kirby, Rogersville, Gary Jackson, of the home, and Pamela and
Gary Ferris, Pheonix, Arizona; five sisters, Edith Friend and her husband, Wayne, Grand
Junction, Colorado, Thira Johnson, Ozark, Earnestine McTeer, Sparta, Novella
Thompson and her husband, Ray, Sparta, and Mara Rantz, Sparta; five grandsons; two
granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny
DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Jackson, Denzil Lonzo 23 Aug 1898 - 10 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
Denzil Lonzo Jackson, 68, retired Frisco shop employee, died at 9:05 a.m.
Wednesday in his home in Garrison. Mr. Jackson was a member of the Southern Baptist
Convention. He went to Springfield in 1921 to work for Frisco, moving to Yakima,
Wash, in 1945. He returned to the Ozarks in 1965. Surviving are his wife, Vesta; a son,
Rex, Fordland; two daughters, Mrs. Marcelle Millstead, Springfield; Mrs. J. Joyce
Dalrymple, Garrison; two brothers, Ernie, Bradleyville and Lee, Smallett; and 10
grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Jackson, Denzil Lonzo 23 Aug 1898 - 10 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
Funeral services for Denzil Lonzo Jackson, 68, Garrison, were at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Bradleyville Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Chester Burns officiating. Burial
was in Mills Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Jackson died at 9:05 a.m.
Wednesday May 10 in his home.
Jackson, Eugene E. “Gene” 29 Oct 1898 - 23 Jun 1964 CCR 25 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Isaac G. & Martha J. (Carter) Jackson; married Pearl Brown]
E. E. “Gene” Jackson, 65, native of the Chestnut Ridge community, died Tuesday
morning in Riverside, Calif. Mr. Jackson lived in Kansas City before going to Los
Angeles, Calif, 25 years ago. Survivors are a son, Earl and a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Clark,
both of Los Angeles; two brothers, Fred and Robert of Springfield; and a sister, Mrs.
Pearl Melton, Highlandville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel.
The Rev. Tip Keithley will officiate with burial in Spokane Cemetery.
Jackson, Eugene E. “Gene” 18 Apr 1920 - 8 Jan 1999 CCH-N 20 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Eugene E. “Gene“ & Pearl (Brown) Jackson; married Annabelle]
Gene Jackson, 78, Ozark, went to be with the Lord at 10:52 p.m. Friday January
8, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Gene was born April 18, 1920, in Reeds
Spring, to Eugene and Pearl Brown Jackson. On March 24, 1983, he was united in
marriage to Annabelle in Miami, OK. He was preceded in death by his mother and one
infant son. His survivors include his wife Annabelle, three sons, Bill Jackson, Glyndyn,

MN., Bob Jackson and wife Carlene, Ava, and Gene Jackson Jr. and Tammy, Ozark, five
daughters, Mrs. Linda Cameron, Cash, OK., Mrs. Kathy Osborn, Lolo, MT, Mrs. Karen
Matthews, Ozark, Mrs. Darla Swearengin, Sparta, and Mrs. Julie Arnall, Ozark, three
brothers Arthur Elder, Reeds Spring, Buck Elder, Kansas City, and Junior Elder, Reeds
Spring, one sister Zola Brawner, Galena, three brother-in-laws Jim Allen, Highlandville,
Fred and wife Mary Allen, Springfield, and Wilford and wife Mary Allen Los Angles,
CA, fifteen grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren. He loved to attend church
and testify how the Lord had saved him. Gene also enjoyed farming and raising beef
cattle. He was a great gardener and loved to watch things grow that he had planted. For
forty years Gene also trucked and hauled cedar post and grain. Gene was a Veteran of
World War II and is a lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a loving
husband and father. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 12 in MeaseBarnes Funeral Home, Ozark. Rev. Gary Jennings and Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating.
Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was Monday, January 11,
from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Jackson, Everett Lois 1864 -15 Feb 1951 CCR 22 Feb 1951
[Note: married Martha]
Everett Lois Jackson, 86, life-long resident of Stone county, MO died February 15
at his home near Hurley. Mr. Jackson was a retired farmer. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium by Rev. Frank Eaton.
Burial was made in the Short cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Harris
of Clever. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Jackson, of the home; one son, Wade
Jackson of Hurley; four daughters, Mrs. Edith Herndon of Riverside, CA, Mrs. Agnes
Baugh of Colton, Ca, Mrs. Margie Gold of Crane and Mrs. Wands Ruckman of
Springfield; 15 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Jackson, Florence Vesta (Viles) 4 Dec 1903 - 6 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of William Sanders & Nancy Jane "Nannie" (Jackson) Viles;
married Fred Jackson 1 Jan 1902 - 12 Feb 1980]
Florence V. Jackson, 84, Springfield, died at 4:25 p.m. Sunday at the Mount
Vernon Hospital after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Jackson were held Wednesday at
Klingner Chapel, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery, Spokane. Born in Christian County, Mrs. Jackson had been a longtime resident
of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband; Fred; a daughter, Ruth; and
two sons, Ralph, Jr., and Jackie. Her survivors include three sons John and Bill, Everton,
and Charles, Springfield; two daughters, Beulah McCoy, Ozark, and Helen Angus,
Willard; two sisters, Lavenia Roberts, Spokane, and Gladys Courtois, Springfield; 16
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Jackson, Gaylord "Fuzz" 27 Jul 1918 - 5 Jan 2006 SN-L 6 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Frank & Parthena (Hunt) Jackson; married 17 Nov 1954 Mary Lou Young]
Gaylord "Fuzz" Jackson, age 87, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, January 5,
2006. He was born July 27, 1918, in Nixa, the son of Frank and Parthena (Hunt) Jackson.
On November 17, 1954, he and Mary Lou Young were united in marriage in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. Mr. Jackson worked as a house painter and also a trailer dealer before

retirement. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Lou; nieces and nephews; and
many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Herbert,
Jess, and Glen Jackson, two sisters, Eula Nelson and Lorene Estes, and his parents. A
graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, in Delaware Cemetery, west of
Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
Jackson, Gilbert Alonzo “Lon” 19 May 1890 - 28 Oct 1976
Lon Jackson, 86, of 1107 South Hillcrest, died at 11:15 a.m. Thursday in Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. A native of the Nixa community, Mr. Jackson was a
retired farmer who had lived in Springfield for the past 30 years. He was a veteran of
World War I. Surviving are four sons, Roscoe, of 3121 West Page, Robert, of 1134
South Hillcrest, Lee, of Yucaipa, Calif., and Guy, of Route 7; two daughters, Mrs. Edith
Wade, 1107 South Hillcrest, and Mrs. Dorothy Fields, 610 North Brown; 17
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by Ayre-Goodwin
Funeral Home.
Jackson, Herbert “Hub” 28 Jun 1908 - 11 Feb 1990
Herbert “Hub” Jackson, 81, Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Sunday in his home after a long
illness. A lifelong resident of the Nixa area, he was a stock farmer. He attended Calvary
Bible Church. He is survived by his wife, Hester; a daughter, Joretta Fitzpatrick, and her
husband, Bill, Nixa; a brother, Gaylord Jackson, Nixa; two grandsons, Rickey and Randy
Fitzpatrick, both of Nixa; and five great-grandsons. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Jackson, Hester Ann (Aven)3 March 1912 - 27 Apr 2001
Hester Ann (Aven) Jackson, 89, Nixa, passed away Friday, April 27, 2001, in her
daughter’s home. She was born March 3, 1912, in Nixa, the daughter of Walter and Josie
(Hedgpeth) Aven. On August 6, 1932, she and Herbert Jackson were married. He
preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs. Jackson attended Calvary Bible Church. Survivors
include her daughter and son-in-law, Joretta and Billy Fitzpatrick, Nixa; two grandsons,
Rickey Fitzpatrick and wife Shirley and Randy Fitzpatrick all of Nixa; three greatgrandsons, Chris Fitzpatrick and wife Michelle, Daren Fitzpatrick and wife Muffy and
Cory Fitzpatrick, all of Nixa; two great-great-grandsons, Derek and Zack Fitzpatrick; and
two sisters, Ollie Ginger, Nixa; and Bessie Owen, Springfield. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Sunday, April 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, April 28, 2001.
Jackson, Homer W. “Jack”
31 Aug 1907 - 10 Aug 1983
Services for Homer W. “Jack” Jackson, 75, Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Greenlawn Funeral Homer South with Ron Blakey officiating. Burial will follow in
Manley Cemetery south of Springfield Mr. Jackson died at 7:23 p.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. A lifelong Greene County resident, he
was a retired Frisco Railway machinist and member of West and Lincoln Church of

Christ. Survivors include his wife, Alpha L; a son, Homer Lee, Navasota, Texas; a
daughter, Mrs. Mary Sue White, Dallas, Texas; a brother, Hiram, Philadelphia; a sister,
Mrs. Bertha Branson, Ozark; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Springfield News-Leader, August 12 1983.
Jackson, Infant Twin Sons 13 Feb 1977 - 13 Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8
[Note: Sons of Robert O. & Mary (Barbee) Jackson]
Graveside services for the infant twin sons of Robert O. and Mary E. Jackson,
1242 South Cedarbrook were in Hazelwood Cemetery under direction of GormanScharp-Abbott. The infants died about 2:13 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital. Survivors
other than the parents include a half-sister, Michele of Rogersville; paternal grandparents,
Mrs. and Mrs. W. H. Jackson of Kansas, maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bonnie Barbee, 863
South Grand and maternal grandfather, Harvey Barbee, Hemet, Calif.
Jackson, Jack C. 11 Apr 1917 - 23 Jan 1971 CCR 28 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Obit does use both the surname Jarson and Jackson - SSDI says Jackson is correct]
Jack C. Jarson, 53, of Route 2, Ozark, was pronounced dead on arrival at 4:05
p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Jackson was a former resident of Springfield, and had lived here the past three years.
He was an employee of Owens-Illinois Forest Products division of Kansas City. He was a
member of the Elks Lodge in Springfield. Mr. Jackson is survived by his wife, Terry
Jackson of the one; one son, Carl Jackson of Providence, R. I.; and one brother, J.
Shannon Jackson of Placitas, N. M. Funeral services will be at 1:30 a.m. today at
Margarum Chapel in Gahanna, Ohio. the family received friends at Harris Chapel from
1:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in Jefferson Cemetery, Franklin County, Ohio.
Jackson, James Franklin 23 Oct 1878 - 29 Feb 1964
James Franklin Jackson, 85, a retired farmer of the Marionville community, died
Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield where he had been a patient for
six days. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lorene Estes, San Mateo, Calif.; four sons,
Jess, Phoenix, Ariz., Herbert and Gaylord, both of Nixa, and Glen, of Billings; 11
grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Arrangements will be
announced by Bradford-Surridge of Marionville.
AND
Jackson, James Franklin 23 Oct 1878 - 29 Feb 1964
CCR 27 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James F. & Sarah Ellen (Glidewell) Jackson; Married Parthena Hunt]
James Franklin Jackson, 85, a retired farmer of the Marionville community, died
Thursday morning in St. John’ Hospital at Springfield where he had been a patient for six
days He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lorene Estes, San Mateo, Calif.; four sons, Jess,
Phoenix, Ariz., Herbert and Gaylord, both of Nixa, and Glen of Billings, 11
grandchildren; 11 Great grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Sunday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel at Marionville. The Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiated. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery near Nixa.
Jackson, James J. 116 Sep 895 - 27 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6

ROGERSVILLE - Services for James J. Jackson, 81, of Rogersville, were at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Funeral Home here with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating.
Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mr. Jackson died at 9:15
Friday morning in a Nevada hospital of pneumonia. He was a veteran of World War I and
a member of the First Baptist Church here. He was a retired painter and barber. Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Kate Cunningham, of Rogersville; a brother, Otis of Springfield; a
sister, Mrs. Minnie Copeland of Rogersville and three grandchildren
Jackson, James O. 26 May 1926 - 23 Feb 1997 CCH-N 26 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of James Everett & Nancy Ellen (Jones) Jackson; married Cora]
James O. Jackson, 71, Sparta, died Sunday, February 23, 1997, in his home. He
was born May 26, 1926, in Ayrshyre, Indiana, and was the son of James Everett and
Nancy Ellen (Jones) Jackson. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II and was a Purple Heart recipient. He was a member. of the DAV Mr. Jackson was a
World Wide Church of God minister and was a carpenter by trade. He was preceded in
death by his parents and a son, Anthony Clark Jackson. Survivors include: his wife, Cora
Jackson; six children, Joseph Jackson, Valparaiso, Indiana; Hollie McAlister, Bruner;
Shirla Mallard, Savannah, Georgia; James O. Jackson, Jr., Seattle, Washington, Yevett
Allen and her husband, James, Springfield, and Christine Jackson and her fiance, Ira
McCracken, Kansas City; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother,
Robert Jackson, Winslow, Indiana; a sister, June Stover, Petersburg, Indiana; a good
friend, Tom Cockrell, Springfield; and many friends in the Sparta and Bruner areas.
Visitation will be from 6 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jackson, Jerry Wayne 7 Nov 1959 - 3 May 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Jackson, age five months, who died Tuesday
morning in St. Johns Hospital following a sudden illness, were held at 2 p.m. today in
Chaffin Chapel with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include his mother, Doris Louis Jackson and his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noel Jackson of Ozark.
Jackson, Jewell (Stapp) 24 Oct 1899 - 4 Apr 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Isaac C. & Saphronia Belle (Sims) Stapp; married Clarence Jackson
10 Oct 1894 - 20 Feb 1941]
Jewell Jackson, 88, formerly of Strafford, died Monday at 7:30 a.m. in a private
nursing home in Springfield. Services for Mrs. Jackson were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Union Chapel Cemetery, Fordland. A homemaker, Mrs. Jackson was a native of the
Bruner community. She was born Oct. 24, 1899, to Isaac and Saphrona Stapp. Mrs.
Jackson had resided in Strafford for the past 12 years. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Clarence Jackson, in 1941; by two sons, Paul, in 1976, and Carl, in 1963; and
by a daughter, Mary, in 1924. Her survivors include one son, Harold (Spike) Jackson,
Strafford; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Dalton, Ozark, and Mrs. Merle Iorg, Bruner; 12
grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 4 great-greatgrandchildren; and one sister-in-law, Pauline Stapp, Bruner.

Jackson, Jimmie Lee d 14 May 2005 SN-L 17 May 2005
[Note: Son of Ralph & Doris Jackson]
Jimmie Lee Jackson was taken from this earth on Saturday, May 14, 2005, doing
what he enjoyed, riding the motorcycle with Trish and dog, "KayLee", on his way to play
music. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Jackson; and a brother, Terry. He
was employed by Craftline Cabinets in Ozark, Mo. Since 1958, he played the guitar and
was currently a member of the "Shades of Country Band". He is survived by two sons
and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Wendy Jackson, of Nixa, Mo., and David and Annette
Jackson, of Butler, Mo.; a daughter and son-in-law, Denita and Michael Miller, of Nixa,
Mo.; five grandchildren: Doug Jackson, and wife, Cheri; Ashley Sutcliffe; Amanda
Jackson; Daniel Guier; and Jordan Jackson; a great-grandson, Hunter Jackson, who he
was anxiously awaiting his arrival in June; his mother, Doris Jackson, of Nixa, Mo.; a
brother, Larry Jackson, and wife, Connie, of Springfield, Mo.; two nieces, Christina
Holton and husband, Larry, and Stacy Jackson and Kelly; other special people in his life,
Jane, Kimberly, Kevin and Michael Vest, Rebeka, Dantley and Rylie, the children and
grandchildren of his significant other and best friend, Patricia Watson; as well as a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2005,
in Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour. Graveside services and burial will be 1 p.m.,
Thursday, May 19, 2005, in Green Mound Cemetery, in Harwood, Mo. Joint visitation
will be Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. A memorial has
been established for the American Diabetes Association, and contributions may be made
through Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 366, Seymour, MO 65746
Jackson, Loyd V. 16 Apr 1924 - 16 Oct 1991 OH 24 Oct 1991
Loyd V. Jackson, 67, South Kansas City, died Oct. 16, 1991 at the home. He was
born in Christian County and moved to Kansas City. in 1947. He was a cement finishers,
retiring in 1986. He was a member and former business agent of Local 518 of the Cement
Masons Union and helped to organize the union’s Missouri state chapter. He was also a
veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Shirley “Jo” Jackson of the home; a
son, Robert Michael Jackson, Belton; a brother, Noel Jackson, Ozark and three
grandchildren. Memorial services were held Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Mount Moriah and
Freeman Chapel. Private entombment was in the Garden Mausoleum at Mount Moriah
Cemetery.
Jackson, Minnie Marie 24 Sep 1922 - 8 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
Minnie Marie Jackson, 66, of Clever, died Jan. 18 at Springfield Community
Hospital following a long illness. Services for Miss Jackson were held Jan. 21 at the
Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Robert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Jamesville Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Hurley and Clever communities, Miss
Jackson is survived by a niece, Janice Payne, Clever, with whom she lived; and several
other nieces and nephews. She is also survived by one brother, Lloyd Jackson, Republic.
Jackson, Needham I. 1932 - 17 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Needham I. Jackson, 58, El Dorado, Kan., died Sunday, March 17, 1991, at the
home of nephew, Donald Stevens, Nixa. Jackson was a signalman for the Missouri
Pacific Railroad. Survivors include a son, Jeremy Jackson, Independence; four

daughters, Dawana Cemer, Bowling Green, Ky., Diana Roberds, Tammy Jackson and
Tracy Jackson, all of Independence, Kan.; three brothers, Howard and Orval Jackson,
Grainola, Okla., and Delmer Jackson, Ardmore, Okla.; four sisters, Anna Stevens,
Springfield, Nellie Gammon, Coffeyville, Kan., Eva Kelly, Grainola, Okla., and Mary
Yelton, Borger, Texas. Graveside services were Wednesday in Maple City Cemetery,
Maple City, Kan., under the direction of Graves Funeral Home. Local arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jackson, Nellie (Atchison) 30 Oct 1890 - 14 Apr 1963 CCR 18 Apr 1963
[Note: married Isaac Jackson 19 May 1879 - 27 Jul 1939]
An Easter trip with a daughter ended in death early Sunday for a Sparta woman,
Mrs. Nellie Jackson, 73. She was thrown from an overturning auto and killed instantly in
the accident which occurred on U. S. 65 near Marshall, Mo., about 5 a.m. The victim was
riding in a northbound 1962 Renault driven by Mrs. Jackson's daughter, Mrs. Thira
Johnson, 50, Route 2, Ozark, when the vehicle veered off the road and overturned two
miles north of Marshall. Treated at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall were Mrs. Johnson,
who suffered a possible right leg fracture and facial injuries which included a broken
nose, and Mrs. Johnson's daughter-in-law, Mrs. Peggy Johnson, 19, of Ozark, who
received bruises. Mrs. Jackson had spent Saturday night at the home of her daughter and
was traveling to Chillicothe with her when the mishap occurred. Also surviving are five
other daughters, Mrs. Mira Rantz, Sparta, Mrs. Edith Friend, Palisade, Colo., Mrs.
Novella Graysen, Bell Gardens, Calif., Mrs. Ernesteen McTeer, Sparta, and Mrs. Freda
Kinyon, of Colorado; a son, Delbert Jackson of Sparta; two brothers, Frank Atchison,
Omaha, Ark., and Johnny Atchison, Reeds Spring; four sisters, Mrs. Letha Davis, Tulsa,
Mrs. Lulu Gross, Ridgedale, Miss Floyd Atchison and Mrs. Augusta Poor, both of
Sacramento, Calif.; 39 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for
Mrs. Jackson, a member of Sparta Assembly of God Church, were held at 1:30 p.m.
today in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Jackson, Nellie (Atchison) 30 Oct 1890 - 14 Apr 1963
Funeral arrangements remained incomplete today for a 73-year-old Sparta woman
who was killed in a traffic accident two miles east of Marshall on U.S. 65 about 5 a.m.
Sunday while on an Easter trip with her daughter. She was Mrs Nellie Jackson who died
instantly when thrown from an overturning auto. Troopers said Mrs. Jackson was riding
in a car driven by her daughter, Mrs. Thira Johnson, 50, Route 2, Ozark. When Mrs.
Johnson reportedly dozed at the wheel. The car veered off the road and rolled. Mrs.
Johnson was treated at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall for a possible right leg fracture
and facial injuries, which included a broken nose. Also hurt was Mrs. Johnson's daughterin-law, Mrs. Peggy Johnson. 19, of Ozark. who received bruises. Mrs. Jackson had spent
Saturday night at the home of her daughter and was traveling to Chillicothe with her
when the mishap occurred. Also surviving are five other daughters, Mrs Mira Rantz,
Sparta. Mrs. Edith Friend, Palisade, Colo., Mrs. Novella Grayson, Bell Gardens, Calif.,
Mrs. Ernesteen McTeer, Sparta, and Freda Kinyon, of Colorado: a son, Delbert Jackson,
of Sparta. two brothers, Frank Atchison, Omaha. Ark., and Johnny Atchison, Reeds
Spring; four sisters Mrs. Letha Davis, Tulsa. Mrs. Lulu Gross. Ridgedale, Miss Floyd
Atchison, and Mrs. Augusta Poor, both of Sacramento, Calif.; 39 grandchildren and 15

great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Sparta Assembly of God Church.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Jackson, Noel A. 14 Mar 1919 - 3 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep 1994
[Note: Son of Claude & Fannie (Allen) Jackson; married 11 Sep 1937 Ruby Meadows]
Noel A. Jackson, 75, Ozark. died suddenly at his home Saturday, Sept. 3, 1994.
He was born March 14, 1919, at Chestnutridge, the son of Claude and Fannie Allen
Jackson. On Sept. 11, 1937, he was united in marriage to Ruby Meadows. He served his
country in the US Army. He was retired from Ash Grove Cement Company. He was
preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Everett and Loyd; and a grandson, Jerry
Wayne. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Ray
Flummer, Clever; a son and daughter-in-law, Noel Leon and Lea Jackson, San Diego,
Calif.; five grandchildren, John Lucas, Kevin Lucas and his wife, Glenda, Darren Jackson
and his wife, Angie, Molly and Emily Jackson; four great-grandchildren, Kevin Lucas,
Jr., Nicole, Jessie Lynn and Kyle Lucas. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Phipps and Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Jackson, Norman Lee 2 Jan 1921 - 15 Aug 2002 CCH-N 28 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Murray & Lula (Weaverling) Jackson; married 12 Jul 1945 Mary Nadine
Latta]
Norman Lee Jackson, 81, Nixa, passed away Aug. 15, 2002, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born Jan. 2, 1921, in Holden, the son of Murray and Lula (Weaverling)
Jackson. He served his country in the military during World War II. On July 12, 1945, he
was united in marriage to Mary Nadine Latta. Before retirement Jackson worked as an
accountant for the civil service. He returned to Missouri in 1991, after living in California
for 45 years. He was a member of Countryside Christian Church. Survivors include his
wife, Nadine; two children, Ronald Jackson and wife Lana, Boise, Idaho, and Joyce
Pocinich and husband, Paul, Connell, Wash.; three grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and two sisters, Jean Simmons, Odessa, and Vivian Parson, Warrensburg.
Funeral services were Aug. 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Don Vernon
officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Jackson, Parthena (Hunt) 15 Apr 1881 - 19 Jun 1950
Mrs. Parthena Jackson, 68, a resident of Marionville, died at her home at 1
o’clock Monday afternoon, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Jackson was a native of
Christian County, having lived there from the date of her birth until 1933, when she
moved to Marionville. Survivors include her husband, J. Frank Jackson of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Eula Nelson, Aurora, and Mrs. Sam A. Estes, Tulsa, Okla; four sons,
Jesse of Tulsa, Herbert and Gaylord of Nixa, and Jim of Peoria, Ill.; two brothers, Floyd
Hunt of Bender, Okla., and Robert Hunt of Reeds Spring and 13 grandchildren. Funeral
services will be conducted at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Roscoe
Harding of Nixa, at the Salem Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery,
under the direction of Bradford-Surridge of Marionville.
Jackson, Pearlie M. 1889 - 10 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8

Mrs. Pearlie M. Jackson, 81, Springfield, died at 11:25 p.m. Thursday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. She had been a resident of Stone and Christian Counties
much of her life and had moved to Springfield in 1964. Surviving are a son, Lloyd
Jackson, Republic; two daughters, Mrs. Minnie Marie Jackson of the home and Mrs. Mae
Conrad, Springfield; seven grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great
grandchild. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with burial
in Jamesville Cemetery.
Jackson, Ralph Edward, Sgt. 13 Dec 1928 - 28 Sep 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
A former Nixa resident, Sgt. Ralph E. Jackson, 42, of Vandenberg Air Force Base
in California, died Wednesday in California. Mr. Jackson had spent two years in the
Army, then many years in the Air Force. Survivors include two sons, Edward Jackson
and Jeffrey Allen Jackson, of Santa Maria, Calif.; and a brother, Wilburn Jackson of
Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the McConnell Union Chapel
with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery
with military rites conducted by a detachment from Fort Leonard Wood.
Jackson, Randolph 1884 - 2 Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
Randolph Jackson, 82, died at 5 a.m. Thursday in his home on Route 8,
Springfield. A member of Jamesville Baptist Church, Mr. Jackson resided in Stone and
Christian Counties before moving to his present address in April 1964. He is survived by
his wife, Pearlie; a son Lloyd, Republic; two daughters, Miss Marie Jackson, of the home
and Mrs. Mae Conrad, Route 8; a brother, Lou, of Springfield; and seven grandchildren
and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Jamesville
Baptist Church, Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Jackson, Raymond I. 11 Oct 1922 – 11 Feb 1992 NN-E 20 Feb 1992
Raymond I. Jackson, 69, Ozark, a former Joplin resident, died at 6:20 p.m.,
Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1992 at his home after a long illness. Jackson was born Oct. 11, 1922
in Joplin. He moved to Ozark from Denver, Colo., about 10 years ago. He was a
millwright and designed and manufactured furniture. He retired 10 years ago from Broad
Street Woodworking Co. He was a member of the Christian Church and Springfield
Local No. 1842, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. He was an Army Veteran
of World War II. He married Helen June Boydston on Dec. 25, 1941 in Joplin. She
survives. Also surviving are a son, Larry Jackson, Lewisville, Texas; two brothers, Bob
Jackson, Little Rock, Ark., and Gene Jackson, Commerce City, Colo.; two grandchildren;
and a great-grandchild. Services were Friday at Mason-Woodard Mortuary with the Rev.
Harold Spradling officiating. Burial was in Hornet Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri, Springfield.
Jackson, Rex Eugene 1 Aug 1924 – 9 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Rex Eugene Jackson, 75, of Springfield passed away Sunday January 9, 2000 at
4:10 p.m. at the home of his daughter in Ozark. Rex was born on August 1, 1924 in
Denver, Colo. to Denzil and Vesta Walker Jackson. Rex served in the Marine Corps in
WW II. He was married to Barbara J. Stephens on May 24, 1947 in Galena Ks. and she
preceded him in death on March 20, 1988. Rex was a meat cutter at Pickerings Grocery

in Rogersville and for Consumers before retiring. He had worked for the Rogersville
High School and was a bus driver for many years. He enjoyed playing country music and
was an active part in his grandchildren lives. Surviving are two sons Russell and John
Jackson both of Springfield, three daughters Caroel Nowack and husband Don of Ozark,
Becky Hawkins and husband Dale of Niangia, and Polly Miller and husband Lenny of
Springfield. One sister Joyce Darymple and husband Les of Springfield, 10 grandchildren
and 10 great-grandchildren, one aunt, Gina Blair. Rex was preceded in death by his twin
brother Russell and a sister Marcelle Millstead and a daughter Theresa. Graveside
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday January 13, 2000 in the Crane Masonic Cemetery,
Crane. Visitation will be from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday in the Preston Marsh Funeral Home
Rogersville. Memorials may be made to Hospice of SW Mo.
Jackson, Robert A. 28 Nov 1904 - 8 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Isaac G. & Martha J. (Carter) Jackson; married Mildred F. 24 Jun 1909 27 Apr 2003]
Services for Robert A. Jackson, 71 of 1413 East Commercial, a longtime resident
of Chestnutridge, was at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs.
Laverne Maxwell and Kenneth Diehl officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mr.
Jackson died at 11:40 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Mr.
Jackson moved to Springfield from Chestnutridge in 1951. He had been a furniture
delivery man for Park-Inn, Sherwood and Northside Furniture companies for several
years. Survivors include his wife, Mildred F.; six sons, Harold of 2236 North Prospect,
Leonard of 2353 South Florence, Joe A. of 2506 North Kellett, Roger L. of 2347
Kirkwood, Robert Dean, 2233 North Roosevelt, and Ben E. of 1143 West Riverside; a
daughter, Mrs. Earl Smith, Strafford; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Melton, Highlandville; a
brother, Fred of Springfield; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Jackson, Robert Paul 19 Jul 1915 - Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: Son of Clarence & Jewel (Stapp) Jackson; married 23 Sep 1933 Daisy Alice
McHaffie]
Services for R. Paul Jackson, 60, of 3514 South Barbett were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Rex Henderson officiating, Burial was in Galloway
Cemetery. Mr. Jackson died at 2 p.m. Saturday in his home after a seven-month illness.
He was born near Bruner and moved to Springfield in 1941. He was employed by the
Ash Grove Lime Company at Galloway from 1940 until last August. He attended the
Galloway Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Daisy Jackson; a son, Glen of 774
Deerfield; a daughter, Miss Wanda Jackson of the home; mother, Mrs. Jewell Jackson,
Pea Ridge, Ark.; a brother, Harold of Stafford; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Dalton, Ozark,
and Mrs. Merle Iorg, Bruner; and four grandchildren/
Jackson, William Addison “Bill” 1911 - 27 Sep 1974 OH 3 Oct 1974 p2
[Note: married Irene]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for W. Addison “Bill” Jackson, 63, Route 3,
Rogersville, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Dean Rhoads officiating. Burial
will be in Marshfield Cemetery. Mr. Jackson died at 12:44 a.m. Fri. in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after several years’ illness. A farmer, he was a member of the

Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene; a son, Wallace of Route 3, Rogersville;
two brothers, Ellis, of Marshfield and Arnold of Penngrove, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs.
Hazel Dunn, Route 3, Rogersville and Miss Bernice Jackson, Miss Loris Jackson and
Mrs. Mabel Northrip, all of 1230 Cozy, Springfield, and a granddaughter.
Jackson, William Alexander 11 May 1869 - 4 Aug 1952 CCR 14 Aug 1952 p4
[Note: Son of William & ? (?) Jackson; married 1891 Lucinda Gray]
William Alexander Jackson, 83, was born May 11, 1869 near Bruner in Christian
County and died at his homeplace there August 4, 1952. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
William Jackson. He was united with the church at an early age. In 1891, he was united
in marriage to Lucinda Gray and to this union four children were born. Charles, a son
died in infancy. Mrs. Jackson also preceded her husband in death in 1910. In 1921, he
married Julia Owens and she also preceded him in death in 1949. Survivors are two sons,
James of Rogersville and Otis of Sacramento, Calif; and one daughter, Mrs. Minnie
Walker of the home address; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren; several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, August 7, in the Abadyl
Church by Rev. Bruce Vetole with burial in the McHaffie Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Jackson, William E.
27 Jun 1924 - 29 Nov 2004 SN-L 30 Nov 2004
William E. Jackson passed away November 29, 2004. He was born June 27, 1924.
With great pride he entered the United States Army on August 1, 1943. During his first
tour of duty in World War II, he was captured in Germany on January 18, 1945 and
remained a POW until General Patton liberated the camp where he was being held on
April 29, 1945. During his service in World War II from 1943 to 1949, Jackson received
the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Prisoner of War, Army Commendation-European Theatre,
Army of Occupation European Theatre, WWII American Theatre and the WWII Victory
Medals. He also received the Combat Infantry Badge. Jackson's second tour of duty was
during the Korean War. It was during this time that Jackson earned the rank of Master
Sergeant, which at that time was the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Army. During his
tour of duty from 1950 to 1956, he received numerous medals including two Silver Stars,
two Purple Hearts, Army of Occupation European Theatre, Korean Theatre, Korean
National Defense, and the Korean Conflict (with three campaign Battle Stars). MSgt
Jackson was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, two Presidential Unit Citations and a
Korean Presidential Citation, 23rd Infantry. Jackson was awarded two battlefield
commissions; however he was wounded in action prior to both occasions and could not
attend the ceremony. The U.S. Army named a hill after MSgt Jackson for his gallantry in
Korea and he also received the Army Good Conduct Medal seven times. Jackson's final
tour of duty was Vietnam (three rotations) as a civilian for the Department of Defense,
during which he received the Army commendation medal. Other volunteer military duties
of MSgt William E. Jackson (Ret) include: Military training instructor-hand to hand
combat, Military Advisor-Saudi Arabia-instructed infantry tactics, ROTC InstructorMilitary Education, Integrated Armored Infantry (Mechanized) instructor. Jackson and
his wife, Edna, retired from the Army in August, 1964. Following retirement he worked
for the Department of Defense as an Ordnance Technician. He and his wife dedicated
their life to the service of God and he became ordained as a Baptist minister. Four of his

sons have served this country as members of the Armed Forces: Bill in the Army, James
in the Navy, Ralph was inducted into the Green Berets, and Robert "Bob" enlisted in the
U.S. Air Force April,1981 and is currently stationed at Whiteman AFB, 442 Fighter
Wing/Munitions Flight. Two of Robert's sons have continued this strong family tradition
of service, Joshua in the U.S. Marine Corps and Jared in the U.S. Air Force. Rayford D.
Jackson, next to the oldest son of William E. Jackson, could not serve in the Armed
Forced due to a severe accident as a youth. Rayford is retired and lives in Southern
Indiana. William E. Jackson and his wife, Edna J. Jackson, who survives him, celebrated
their 62nd wedding anniversary on April 12, 2004. Other survivors include, four sons,
Bill and his wife, Pat, Texas, Rayford and his wife, Claudetta, Indiana, James, Indiana,
and Robert and his wife, Catherine, Knob Noster; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; a brother, Roy,; and two sisters, Jeanie and Velma. He was preceded in
death by a son, Ralph, in 1966, a brother, Wilburn, and three sisters, Pearl, Reba, and
Edna Faye. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 1, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Jackson, William Paris
22 Jan 1897 - 12 Sep 1956
CCR 20 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for William Paris Jackson, 59 who died Wednesday, Sept.. 12
were held Friday, Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Union Chapel Church with Rev. Roy
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include three nephews and two nieces, children of the
late Judge Clarence Jackson of the Christian County Court, who preceded his brother in
death Feb. 20, 1941. They are Paul Jackson of Springfield, Carl Jackson of Ozark, Harold
Jackson of Bellflower, Calif and Mrs. Frances Dalton and Mrs. Merle Iorg, both of
Bruner.
Jaco, Ethel (Gray) 12 Dec 1894 - Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p5
[Note: married Ben F. Jaco 17 Feb 1898 - Sep 1987]
OZARK - Mrs. Ethel Jaco, 82 of Ozark, died in her home Monday after a long
illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church here and had moved here from
Harrison, Ark. in 1965. Survivors include her husband, Ben F.; a daughter, Mrs. Paul
Castleberry, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. P. B. Taylor, Upland, Calif., Mrs. Lena Bruce,
Calif., Mrs. Raymond Shime, Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Ralph Milligan, Oxnard, Calif. and
Mrs. Doyle Jaco, Alacedero, Calif; two brothers, Vance and Vern Gray, both of Hanford,
Calif.; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body will be transferred by
Adams of Ozark to Christenson Funeral Home in Harrison, Ark, for burial in
Maplewood Cemetery there. Arrangements will be announced.
Jacobs, Doyle E.
30 Jul 1959 - 31 Aug 1992
Services for Doyle E. Jacobs, 33, Springfield, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in
Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery.
Mr. Jacobs, a hotel clerk auditor, died Monday in his home. Cause of death was
unavailable. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. (Springfield
News-Leader – 1992)

Jacobs, Willie Don 28 Jul 1890 - 23 Oct 1969
CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: married Dorothy Mae Parker 24 May 1908 - 15 Oct 1994; may have married
previously as Dorothy at 60 would not be likely to have great, great grandchildren unless those descendants were step children or grandchildren of a child of Mr. Jacobs]
Willie D. Jacobs, 79, Crane, died in his home 10 a.m. Saturday after a lingering
illness. He was a former resident of the Highlandville community and a member of the
Green Mound Baptist Church. Mr. Jacobs is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Frances VanHorn, Belton, 10 step-grandchildren; four step great
grandchildren and two step great great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Jacobsmeyer, Nancy Jean (Borneman) 9 Dec 1931 - 11 Dec 2004 SN-L 13 Dec 2004
Nancy Jean Jacobsmeyer, age 73, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, December 11,
2004. She was born December 9, 1931, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Frederick
Henry and Edna A. (Moore) Borneman. She graduated from the University of Arkansas
in 1953 with a degree in social work. She worked as a case worker for the Division of
Family Services in Taney County, and later in Greene County. Mrs. Jacobsmeyer was an
active member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. She enjoyed music
and was a member of the choir. She loved her family, and put them foremost in her life.
She enjoyed living in the country, and raised and showed Tennessee Walking Horses and
other breeds. Survivors include four children, Ross Lindsay Jacobsmeyer, Denver,
Colorado, Lane Marie Lockhart and her husband Bruce, Nixa, Brian Joseph Jacobsmeyer
and his wife Kim, Pasadena, California; her foster son originally from Vietnam, Michael
Van and his wife Cynthia, Dallas, Texas; three grandchildren, Molly Lockhart, Nick
Jacobsmeyer, and Lily Van; a brother, Fred Borneman, Ozark; nieces; nephews; and
cousins. Her parents and a brother, Robert Borneman, preceded her in death. A memorial
mass will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 14 in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver
Cemetery. Visitation and a prayer vigil will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the church.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Building Fund.
Jacobson, Annabelle (Strait) 23 Dec 1926 - 2 Feb 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Ace & Dessie (Clark) Strait; married 23 Dec 1963 Jason Jacobson]
Mrs. Annabelle Jacobson, 72, Ozark, passed away at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in
Mountain Home, Ark. from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Annabelle was
born Dec. 23, 1926 in Lafarge, Wisconsin to Ace and Dessie Clark Strait. Annabelle was
united in marriage to Jason Jacobson on Dec. 23, 1963. She was a homemaker and a
member of Ozark Mountain United Pentecostal Church, Ozark. Annabelle was preceded
in death by both parents and two brothers, Clifford Strait and Glen Strait. Her survivors
include her husband Jason Jacobson, of the home; two daughters Sharon Thofne,
Viroqua, Wisconsin; Pam Daffron, Mountain Home, Ark., three granddaughters, Melody
Tucker, Minneapolis, MN.; Tammy Daffron, Cassville, Ark. and Amie Casey, Mountain
Home, Ark.; two great-grandchildren Chandler and Jeremiah Casey both of Mountain
Home, Ark.; two sisters Geneva Jacobson, Gays Mills, Wisconsin; Della Dregne,

Viroqua, Wisconsin. Services was at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 6, in Mease-Barnes
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery, Selmore. With Rev. Jerry
Heard and Rev. Jerry Todd officiating. Visitation was at Friday, February 5, from 6 to 8
p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the
Ozark Mountain United Pentecostal Church, 2100 South 16th Ave., Ozark, MO C/O Rev.
Jerry Heard.
Jacobson, Jason 5 Sep 1924 - 27 Oct 1999 CCH-N 3 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of Harry E. & Vessie M. (Olsen) Jacobson; married 23 Dec 1963 Annabelle]
Mr. Jason Jacobson, 75, Mountain Home, Arkansas, formerly of Ozark, Missouri,
passed away at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, 1999, in Baxter County Regional
Hospital, Mountain Home; Arkansas. Jason was born September 5, 1924 in Viroqua,
Wisconsin to Harry E. and Vessie M. Olsen Jacobson. On December 23, 1963 he was
united in marriage to his wife Annabelle in Elkton, Maryland. He proudly served his
country in the Merchant Marines as a Seaman for over thirty years. He was a member of
Ozark Mountain United Pentecostal Church, Ozark, Missouri. He enjoyed gardening,
planting flowers, traveling and shopping for antiques with his late wife Annabelle. He
was preceded in death by both of his parents, wife Annabelle, and two brothers Bill
Jacobson and Lawrence Jacobson. Jason is survived by three daughters Evonne Jacobson,
Sparta, Wisconsin; Pam Daffron, Mountain Home, Arkansas; Sharon Thofne, Viroqua,
Wisconsin; one son Gary Jacobson, Polk City, Florida; three granddaughters Melody
Tucker, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Tammy Daffron, Gassville, Arkansas; and Arnie Casey,
Mountain Home, Arkansas; two great-grandchildren; two sisters Lucille Taggie, Viroqua,
Wisconsin; and Sue Lunde, Glendale, Arizona. Services was held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
October 30, 1999 in Ozark Mountain United Pentecostal Church, Ozark, Missouri, with
Rev. Jerry Heard officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery under the care and
direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Memorial contributions can
be made to the Ozark Mountain United Pentecostal Church, 2100 South 16th Ave.,
Ozark, Missouri 65721 C/O Rev. Jerry Heard. www.obitdetails.com.
Jaeger, Robert Charles 8 Dec 1926 - 6 Sep 2004
SN-L 8 Sep 2004 & CCH-N
15 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Walter & Aleda (Rosemann) Jaeger; married Billie Sue 16 Jun 1929 - 11
Nov 2000]
Robert Charles Jaeger, age 77, of Ozark, went home to be with the Lord Monday,
Sept. 6, 2004, in Cox South Hospital. He was born Dec. 8, 1926, in Waterloo, Ill., the son
of Walter and Aleda (Rosemann) Jaeger. He served his country in the U.S. Army during
World War II. After retirement from Manufacturers Railway in St. Louis in 1988, Bob
and his wife, Billie, moved to Ozark in 1989. He loved sharing his faith, all of God's
creatures, and enjoyed bowling and square dancing. He had been a member of Calvary
Bible Church in Nixa, and was presently a member of Victory Baptist Church, Ozark,
where he enjoyed being a choir member, teaching Sunday School, fellowshipping and
ministering to others, and being called "Grandpa Bob" by many. He was a loving father,
grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, dear friend, and brother in Christ.
Survivors include six children, Connie Lemmon and her husband, Doug, St. Louis, Bruce
Jaeger and his wife, Beverly, Springfield, Jim Jaeger and his wife, Shirley, Ozark, Tom

Jaeger, Ozark, Barbara Brown, St. Louis, and Sheila Middleton and her husband, Roger,
Valmeyer, Ill.; 11 grandchildren, Leon Wirth and his wife, Michelle, Jason Wirth and his
wife, Yurika, Nicole Peirce and her husband, Steve, Seth Jaeger, Sherra Jaeger, Joe
Edwards, James Edwards, Thomas Jaeger, Julia Brown, Jennifer Raley and her husband,
Morgan, and Clayton Middleton; seven great-grandchildren, Hannah, Becca, Emma,
Olivia, Sakura, Hayden and Kirsten; two sisters, Mary Frances Prange and Dorothy
Viola; his special love, Lillie "Babe" Meadows; other family members; and many friends.
His wife of fifty years, Billie S. Jaeger, preceded him in death in November, 2000. A
sister, Genevieve Biglow also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long and Pastor
Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church.
Published 09/08/04
Jaffe, Patsy Ruth (Stowe) 18 Sep 1927 - 24 Nov 2003 SN-L 27 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Royal H. & Julia (Hendrickson) Stowe; married 1962 Roger Jaffe]
Patsy Ruth Stowe Jaffe, age 76, of Springfield, Mo., passed away peacefully in
her sleep on Nov. 24, 2003, after a two-year battle with cancer and a recent stroke that
occurred on her birthday the first of September. Patsy was born in Conway, Ark. on Sept.
18, 1927, to Royal H. and Julia Hendrickson Stowe. She moved to Missouri as a small
child and grew up at Turner's Station. After graduating from Rogersville High School,
she joined the Navy and spent five years serving during the Korean Conflict. While in the
Navy, she met and married her husband of forty-one years, Roger Jaffe. After serving in
the Philippines for two years, Patsy and Roger lived in California until 1989, when they
moved to Springfield, Mo. Patsy was a member of the Springfield Elks Lodge #409. She
loved to travel and enjoyed reading and music. She especially enjoyed the company of
her two cats, Fred and Ginger. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,
Roger Jaffe in 1996; a brother, James Robert Stowe; and an infant brother who died at
birth. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rodney and Kathie Jaffe; a son and
daughter-in-law, Joseph and Cindy; and three grandchildren who were her pride and joy,
Erika, Pamela and Cory, all of California; a sister, Victoria Viola Lee of Springfield, Mo.,
Virginia Pittman and her husband, Carl, of Fair Grove, Mo.; a brother and his wife, Dan
and Patricia Stowe of Ozark, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Annabelle Stowe of Springfield, Mo.;
several nieces and nephews, and cousins and friends who loved and adored her. She will
be greatly missed. Funeral services will be on Friday, Nov. 28, 2003, at 1 p.m. at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial to follow in White Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Friday from noon to service time in the funeral home.
James, Bernice (Bookless) 1917 - 1 Jan 1966 CCR 6 Jan 1966 p3
Mrs. Bernice James, 48, a former Branson resident, died early Saturday at her
home near Blue Jacket, Okla. after a long time. Mrs. James, a member of the Episcopal
Church in Branson, moved to Okla, in March 1965. Survivors are her husband, Frank;
two daughters, Mrs Betty McKnabb, Ozark and Mrs. Sue Call, Branson; her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Bookless, Branson and 11 grandchildren. The body was returned to
Branson for services and burial under direction of Luginbuel, Vinita, Okla.

James, Carl R. 1912 - 25 Dec 2006 SN-L 28 Dec 2006
Carl R. James, 94, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Ozark, departed this life
Monday, December 25, 2006, at Manor Care. Private services will be held at Missouri
Veterans Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation. Arrangements are under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield.
James, Ethel Marie (Newberry) 17 Jun 1922 - 27 Aug 2003 SN-L 28 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Oliver M. & Olive R. (Powers) Newberry; 22 Feb 1941 Francis O.
James]
Ethel Marie James, 81, Billings, died at 1:48 a.m. Wednesday, August, 27, 2003,
in her home. She was born June 17, 1922, in Richland, Mo., the daughter of Oliver M.
and Olive R. (Powers) Newberry. She was united in marriage to Francis O. James on
February 22, 1941. Mrs. James was a member of the Christian Church in Richland and a
former employee of Plaza Laundry, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Charles Davis; and an uncle, John Powers. She is survived by her
husband of 62 years, Francis, of the home; a daughter and her husband, Carolyn and Joe
Boatright, Republic; two grandchildren and their spouses, David and Dana Boatright,
Billings, and Bobbie Jo and Denny Blankenship, Marionville; two great-grandchildren,
Hollie Jo and Dennis Blankenship; and other relatives. Funeral services will be held at 11
a.m. Friday, August 29, 2003, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic, with the Rev. Bert
Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will
be 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Community
Hospice.
James, Florence (Nelson) 7 Mar 1894 - 14 Apr 1966
CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert Hope & Frances (Stafford) Nelson; married Henry Newt
James 20 Feb 1882 - 13 Sep 1960]
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence James, 72, of 1537 North Wabash, Were at 2
p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated, and burial
was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. James died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday in Bilyeu Nursing
Home in Ozark after a lengthy illness. A former Christian County resident, she had lived
in Springfield eight years. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Sammy Lane Jones,
Galena, Mrs. Hope Hubbard, Springfield, Mrs. Georgia Harbour, Beulah, Colo. and Mrs.
Madge Miller, Chestnut Ridge; and 16 grandchildren.
James, Francis O. 4 May 1909 - 29 Mar 2006 SN-L 30 Mar 2006
[Note: married 22 Feb 1941 Ethel Marie Newberry 17 Jun 1922 - 27 Aug 2003]
Francis O. James, 96, Billings, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2006, in
Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born May 4, 1909, in Richland, Missouri. He
was united in marriage to Ethel Marie Newberry on February 22, 1941. Mr. James was a
member of the Richland First Baptist Church, retired from the Frisco Railroad, and he
loved to fish and garden. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, August 27, 2003;
his parents; two brothers; and two sisters. He is survived by a daughter and her husband,
Carolyn and Joe Boatright, Republic; two grandchildren and their spouses, David and
Dana Boatright, Billings, and Bobbie Jo and Denny Blankenship, Marionville; two great

grandchildren, Hollie Jo and Dennis Blankenship; other relatives and many friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2006, in Wade Chapel
Cemetery, Republic, with Rev. Bert Miller officiating, under the direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
James, Henry Newt 20 Feb 1882 - 13 Sep 1960 CCR 22 Sep 1960 p5
[Note: Son of Adam Francis and Mary Francis (Watts) James; married Florence Nelson]
Funeral services for Henry Newt James, 72, who died Sept. 13, were held Sunday
at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating.
Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr. James was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Florence James; four
daughters, Mrs. Sammy Lane Jones, Mrs. Hope Hubbard, Mrs. Georgia Harbor and Mrs.
Madge Miller; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Snider, Mrs. Ann Snider, Mrs. Dove Shipman
and Mrs. Effie Rogers and 16 grandchildren.
James, Lillian (?) Manley Clary 17 Oct 1892 - 20 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married ? Manley; married Odie Clary 3 Feb 1889 - 8 Jun 1953; married ? James;
buried under name Clary]
Services for Mrs. Lillian James, 87, Sparta, were held last Friday at Harris Chapel
in Ozark with Doin Pitchford officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Mrs. James
died of natural causes, Thursday at St.. John’s Regional Health Center. A native of
Protem, Mrs. James had lived in Sparta since 1962. She was a member of Sparta Church
of Christ. Survivors include a son, Maig Manley, Harrison, Ark. and a grandson.
James, Martha (Wray) OH 17 May 1979 p1
Martha James Quits after 41 Years “I’m leaving While I’m Still Wanted”, By Eldena
Bilyeu
Mrs. Martha James sat in her Developmental Reading Room at Ozark High
School, talking of her retirement and reminiscing about the past 41 years she had been
teaching. Her smile came easy and often as she looked through pictures of her students.
“I want to leave while I’m still wanted,” she said. “There is an old saying that if you give
a teacher a dollar, she will spend half of it on something beautiful but impractical. I’m
going to buy flowers and help my husband Carl plant them in the year and do all those
things I’ve never had time for,” she added. They live on McCracken Road in the house
where she was born. Their son, Richard, lives with his family in Fairfax, Va. Elder
Ephraim Wray, Mrs. James’ great grandfather, was the first pastor of the Baptist church
in Ozark. Her grandfather, W. J. Wray, was also a minister and her grandmother Wray
was a teacher. Her father, John Wray, owned a hardware store in town, while her mother,
Bessie, taught in the Ozark school system. Mrs. Wray also taught at the School of the
Ozarks the year it opened. “Much emphasis was placed on learning in our home, and my
parents through I was hopeless.” remembered Mrs. James, “I had long, stringy hair and
was the ugliest child you would ever see. I hated school and cried every day. The only
thing I learned the first two years of school was “The Little Red Hen.” Finally, at the end
of another tutoring session, my exasperated mother discovered I was seeing double. The
next day, I had a pair of glasses and things began to get better. I think this is the reason I
went into learning disabilities in 1964. I understand I had a problem too. There usually is

a reason for a child not learning. Mrs. James has seen a complete circle in clothing styles,
teaching techniques and attitudes. “We really are returning to basics in many ways.” She
feels the single most important influence is the child’s life in a home. The home sets the
pattern, and then the teacher can build on it and enhance it. She said she was grateful to
the 1938 board members, D. C. Leonard and Ralph Hartley, along with Supt, Chester
Parker for taking a chance on her. She wanted to thank Clyde McConnell for putting up
with her and asking her to return on three occasions when she had to leave. She
appreciated the present faculty for making her feel needed. She also wanted to thank the
parents for tolerating her mistakes over the years and, of course, thanks to the students
who’ve made it worthwhile. As teachers and students popped in and out, exchanging
pleasantries, it was obvious that this was not an ordinary room. More than math and
reading problems have been solved here, because this was not an ordinary lady. Mrs.
James has taught our children well over the years. The community wants for her the best
in her retirement and thanks her for the challenge she has left us by her shining example.
Scholarship Being Formed
A scholarship fund honoring retiring teacher Martha James is being founded. The
1979 winner who can use the proceeds at the school of his or her choice, will be
announced at the Senior Assembly at 9:30 a.m. May 22. Persons desiring to give to the
fund may left at the Christian county National Ban or the Ozark Bank. Drury College or
Southwest Missouri State University will match the total given, a spokesman for the fund
said.
What They Think of Her . . .
From students, former students and administrators, here’s what they think of
Martha James: In 1948, Mrs. James was already aware that second graders read at
different levels and there was a need for different reading groups. Phyllis Hilton Morton,
1959 graduate. The think that amazed us third graders was when Mrs. James would pull
a stem out of her apple and split it down the middle with her thumbs. I still can’t do that.
Julie Major Ellison 1974 graduate. Martha James was an excellent teacher, always
willing to go that extra mile for her students, Clyde McConnell, Former Ozark
Superintendent. My mother had to return to the school four times when they split up our
room in the middle of the year. I thought my world had ended when they took me out of
Mrs. James room. Myron Grubaugh 1974 graduate. My parents and I appreciate very
much the help you, along with Mr. Edwards, gave me when I first come to Ozark High
School. You even had the patience to help me even though we had a lot of trouble
understanding each other. Anyway, I thank you for everything and may God bless you.
Jack C. Archer 1979 graduate (Archer came to Ozark from Mexico, Central America)
Mrs. James went far beyond the call of duty on so many occasions. No one will ever
know all the good things she has done for her students. Nancy Kissee 1949 graduate.
My daughter Jenny would not have passed the first grade if Mrs. James had not brought
her work to her when she had to miss 5 months of school due to illness. Syble Major
1951 graduate What can you say about a woman who can do just about anything.
Everything from helping with math tests to helping us get out drivers license, to helping
us get out of trouble with the office! What can we say but we love you and thank you.
Jane Hanks Sears 1949 graduate. The faculty and I hate to see her leave. She is one of a
kind. Mrs. James has truly made a valuable contribution over the years. Jordan
Needham, Supt. of Ozark School Martha James is extra special. She is respected by

adults for her outstanding teaching ability. Children give her the same respect because
she is compassionate and aware of their needs. Joe Major Former Board member
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James, Martha (Wray) OH 24 May 1979 p16
Martha James Reception “It was Kind of Like a Reunion”
“It was Kind of like a reunion” . . . Mrs. Chlorene Hedgpeth And that’s the way it
was for Mrs. Martha James, remedial specialist closing out 41 years of leaching, all but
three in Ozark; a steady trail of well-wishers, mostly students of the past , , , or their
parents . . . or both . . . dropped in last Thursday afternoon to reminisce and to wish her
well. Some were present students. But the students would have the next day to drop in
and eat cookies and drink punch. Thursday was such as Kim Nguyen went on to School
of the Ozarks. She learned English from Mrs. James. And Valerie Bilyeu, a junior, whose
mother, Mrs. Ron (Eldena) Bilyeu, did such a beautiful job writing the interview for the
Headliner and quoting students both past and present, on Martha James the teacher and
Martha James the person. “Val”, her mother said, “went to Mrs. James for help on her
math. At first, she was embarrassed. Now, she’s proud to be known as one of her
students.” Val was at the reception desk along with former students, Jenny Gregg and
Julie Ellison and Syble (Mrs. Joe) Major. Naturally gracious, Mrs. James spent part of the
afternoon moving about and conversing. And part of it at the memorabilia table,
explaining items to guests. It was piled with yearbooks and scrapbooks and on the wall
were photos and drawings of Mrs. James and posters expressing loving sentiment. the
drawings from teacher Anne Lindsey’s art class, were by students working form
photographs taken by Michelle Crain, not much bigger than the camera dangling from her
neck. The posters were lettered by art students. Clyde Heldenbrand, the youngster left
almost helpless by an accident almost a year ago, was there in a wheelchair, brought by
his father, Clyde, Sr. It was only Clyde, Jr.’s second visit to the school since the crash
that could have killed him. Neal Grubaugh was there telling that he was Mrs. James’
pupil when he was in the first grade. But before anyone could say that she certainly didn’t
look her age, he admitted he was joking by about 10 years. And look her age, whatever it
is, she certainly didn’t. Martha James could be called a radiant redhead except that it
would embarrass her. “Mrs. Patty (Gary) McDaniel said, “She was like a second mama to
me.” Mrs. James had some jokes of her own, like the one about the Ozark couple (who
will be nameless here) who were high school sweethearts and spent a lot of time holding
hands (in the old building) on the stairs between the upper and lower halls, :If a teacher
was coming from upstairs, they would hold hands on the down. If they were coming form
downstairs, they would hold hands on the up. That way, they could hide by holding up
their other hand.” “I could blackmail half of the town of Ozark.” she joked. Although she
had taught English to a Vietnamese, she doesn’t know Vietnamese language. That’s the
best thing. “Vietnamese pupils who learn English from Vietnamese teachers who know
English almost always go back to their own language. What will Mrs. James do in her
retirement? Like most facing that, she will do things she has never had time to do. “I
hope to walk to my own drumbeat instead of someone else’s.” If she listens to most
retirees, she will probably be happiest doing what she’s always done - Martha James,
you’ll see
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James, Martha (Wray) OH 31 May 1979 p2

Martha James Guest List Included 2 Californians
The following signed the Guest Book during the reception May 17 for Mrs.
Martha James,. retiring after teaching here for 41 years. The guests were from as far away
as California, with most form Ozark and surrounding area. From Ozark: Judy Morissett,
Martha Young, Paula Hopper, Dennis Miller, Jordan Needham, Vivien Whittington,
Thelma Whittington, Valerie Bilyeu, Scott Mills, J. F. Dopp and Tracy Randall, Nancy
Kissee, Karol Kissee, Julie Ellison, Rachel Minthorn, Joy Cotton, Letha Turner, Lois
Simpson and Ryan, Gary Sorrells. Dennis Edwards, Helen Hawkins and Rayla, and Opal
Gamel, Carolyn Mitchum, Frank Rathbun, Jan Cox, Joan Burns, Dana Long, Clyde and
Verna McConnell, Susan Lemmon, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Davis, Nadine Farthing, Janet
Johns, Dewey Day, Melvin Cole, and Keith Kissee, Mrs. Barry Harman, Ina Collins,
Lora Ann Robertson, Rachel Robertson, Bonnie Crain, Molly Edwards, Twylla
Glidewell, Esther Collins, Gertrude Roper, Mary Lee Campbell, Ruth M. Penner, and
Patsy Hanks. Jane Sears, Muriel Hanks, Jeanette Doran, June Kaufman, Joe Major,
Avalene Estes, John J. E. Weant, Jack and Jennie Farthing, Donna Grubaugh Turner,
Mary Shelton Noon, Syble Major, and Sue Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. John (Roberta) Pile,
Clyde Heldenbrand, Jr. and Sr., Rita Meadows, Neal Grubaugh, Jean Needham, and Dana
McDaniel, Kerwin Russell and Chlorene Hedgpeth, Michelle Crain, Shirley
Heldenbrand, Eldene Bilyeu. Maxine Bilyeu, Clell and Lourea Johns, Larry D. Gamel,
Jacob C. Archer, Sandy Tostes, Shirley Uhrig, John Grubaugh, Mr. and Mrs. Russell
Grubaugh. From Nixa - Paul Magers, Jenny Gregg and Geselle Bilyeu. Ted Nehrbass of
Sparta. Betty Bennington and Imogene Parten of Springfield and Kim Nguyen of School
of the Ozarks. Jim McCullah and Mary McCullah of Santa Ana, Calif., Faye Andrews of
Billings, Joe Rozell of Garrison and Pa__ Rozell of Kansas City.
James, William Luther 15 Oct 1910 - 27 Sep 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married Elleen]
OZARK - Graveside services for William Luther James, 66, Burbank, Calif. were
at 1:30 p.m. in Vaughan Cemetery southeast of here with the Rev, Jack Koehler
officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams. Mr. James who wife Elleen is a former
Ozark resident died Wednesday in Burbank, Calif, hospital after a short illness.
Janes, Ada Irene
1880 - 27 Aug 1967 CCR 31 Aug 1967 p1
Mrs. Ada Irene Janes, 87, a lifetime resident of Billings, died at 5:35 p.m. Sunday
in Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Janes had been a resident the past year
of the Cox Nursing Home in Republic. She was a member of the Billings Baptist Church.
She is survived by two son, Roy S. Janes, Mt. Vernon, and George H. Janes, Springfield;
three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Billings Baptist Church, with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating, Burial
was in Kerr Cemetery.
Janes, Anna T. 1911 - 20 Feb 1971 CCR 25 Feb 1971 p4
Miss Anna T. Janes, 59, of Aurora died at 2 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, after a short illness. Miss Janes was a former Billings resident and was a
member of Aurora Baptist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Clara Rohlman and
Mrs. Jack Henson, both of Billings and Mrs. Lee Ekhoff, Milwaukee, Wis.; and two

brothers, Wyves, Marionville and Leslie, Nevada. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Cantrell Chapel at Billings, with the Revs. Bill Springer and Walter Smart
officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery.
Janes, Nancy L.
1879 - 1 Mar 1969 CCR 6 Mar 1969 p8
Mrs. Nancy L. Janes, 89, of Route 2, Billings, died Saturday afternoon in the
Lawrence County Nursing Home, Mt. Vernon where she had lived the past year. Mrs.
Janes, a native of Lawrence County, is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jack Hanson and
Mrs. Clara Rohlman, both of Billings, Mrs. Lee Ekhoff, Milwaukee, Wis. and Miss Anna
Janes, Aurora; two sons, Wyres, Marionville and Leslie. Mt. Vernon; 16 grandchildren
and several great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Cantrell
Chapel in Billings with the Revs. Walter Smart and Bill Springer officiating. Burial was
in Kerr Cemetery northwest of Billings.
Janes, Robert K.
1883 - 3 Dec 1955
CCR 22 Dec 1955 p4
Funeral services for Robert K. Janes, 72, a native of the Billings community, who
died at his home at Independence, Mo. December 3, were held December 6 at the Curtis
Chapel west of Billings, with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Mr. Janes moved to Laquey, Mo.,
from Billings in 1932 and had resided in Independence for the past eight years. He is
survived by one son, Rober K., Janes, Jr. and one daughter, Mrs. Esther McGowan, both
of the home; one step-daughter, one step-son, 15 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Janeway, Paul E. 13 Jan 1913 – 19 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Paul E. Janeway, age 87, Ozark, passed away July 19, 2000 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was retired from Lockheed Aircraft, CA, and KKRD television station in
Wichita, KS. Paul Janeway was born on January 13, 1913 in Glenco, OK, the son of
Enoch E. and Harriett R. McCulley Janeway. Mr. Janeway served his country during
World War II as a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the VFW in
Ozark. Preceding him in death were his parents and his wife Dorothy. Survivors include,
two sons, Ron Janeway and his wife, Sheila, Ozark, and Bob Huff and his wife Shirley,
Hays, KS; a daughter, Donn Boyd, St. Petersburg, FL; eight grandchildren; and sixteen
great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 22, 2000 at Lakeview
Memorial Gardens, Wichita, KS. Local arraignments were under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jansen, Paul Henry 14 Nov 1928 - 20 Dec 2005 SN-L 22 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Ben & Christine (Brockmeyer) Jansen; marred 17 Jan 1953 Juanita Faye
Brantley]
Paul H. Jansen, 77, Rogersville, passed away at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 20,
2005. He was with his family, in his home where he wanted to be. Paul Henry Jansen was
born on November 14, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the son of the late Ben and
Christine (Brockmeyer) Jansen. Paul spent his childhood on the family farm where he
developed a passion for hunting, fishing, gardening and working with horses. He left
home at age 21 to join the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged after peacetime

service. Paul then married Juanita Faye Brantley in Caruthersville, Missouri on January
17, 1953. They were to celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary next month. After
retiring from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1987 with 35 years of service,
Paul returned to all the things he enjoyed as a child. He often said that he didn't know
when he ever had time for work. He was also preceded in death by three brothers,
Raymond, Herman and Martin Jansen. Paul enjoyed many things in life, especially his
close family and friends. He brought a smile to everyone's face with his jovial
personality. Paul treasured the friends he made at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,
Logan-Rogersville Booster Club and the Rogersville Saddle Club. Paul was also a proud,
lifelong Democrat! Dad, we know there must be horses in heaven, and we're happy that
you're back in the saddle again. We love you, and will miss you everyday. He is survived
by his wife, Juanita; a daughter, Toni Bass and husband Scott, Rogersville; a son, Kevin
Jansen and wife Jami, Wise, Va.; four grandchildren, Zachary Paul and Kaitlin Jansen,
Parker and Preston Bass; two brothers, Leon Jansen and wife Bernice, Cape Girardeau;
George Jansen and wife Louise, Chaffee; three sisters, Lucille Klipfel, Cape Girardeau;
Irene Klueppel and husband Joe, Benton; Corina Berkbigler and husband Lee, Jackson;
two sisters-in-law, Rita Jansen and Mary Jane Ford, Kelso. The family would like to give
special thanks to Dr. Robert Carolla and the staff at Community Hospices of America
(especially Nurse Bonnie) for their wisdom and kindness throughout Paul's illness.
Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 23, 2005, in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, under direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home,
Rogersville. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.
today with a short prayer service beginning at 5:30 p.m. before the service, in the funeral
home. Online condolences may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose,
Springfield, MO 65804 or the charity of your choice.
Janssen, Wilma Jean (Cloud) 10 Jun 1926 - 23 Aug 2003 SN-L 26 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Lenna & Charlie Cloud]
Wilma Jean Janssen passed away August 23, 2003 at age 77. Born in Ponce de
Leon, Mo., she spent most of her life in California. Upon retiring from Hughes Aircraft
she and her husband returned to Springfield in 1989. The daughter of Lenna and Charlie
Cloud she is survived by her husband of 18 years, Tony Janssen; a daughter, Sherry
Townzen of Mira Loma, CA; a son, David Shaputis of Vista, CA; four grandchildren,
Tricia, Wendy, Keith, and Linda; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2003 in White Chapel Memorial Gardens under
the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
January, Marilyn (Monroe) 26 Oct 1949 - 9 Dec 1988 OH 15 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of ? & Eleanor (?) Monroe; married Frank January]
Marilyn January, 39, of Raymore, formerly of Ozark, died Dec. 9. Services for
Mrs. January were held Dec. 13 at the Grandview United Methodist Church. Burial was
in Raymore Cemetery. Born in Oswego, Kansas, Mrs. January had lived in Raymore
since 1970. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Grandview.

She was a clerk in personnel for Mayflower Contract Services. Mrs. January's survivors
include her husband, Frank; three daughters, Cori Jones, Belton, Cari and Cristi, of the
home; her mother, Eleanor Monroe, Oswego; two brothers, Bryan Monroe, Americus,
Kansas, and Lynn Monroe, Spring Hill, Kansas; and two grandchildren, Billie and Cady
Jones. Belton. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Clinical
Oncology Endowment Fund of the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City.
Jaqua, Bertha Mae 14 Feb 1890 - Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
[Note; married Roy H. Jaqua 1882 - 1943]
Mrs. Beulah Mae Jaqua, 74, of Nixa, died Sunday morning in St. John’s Hospital
at Springfield. She is survived by three sons, Charley, of Denver, Colo., Carl of Long
Beach, Calif. and Eddie of Richmond, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Taylor, Nixa, Mrs.
Mary Outlaw, McLean, Va., and Mrs. Anna Mae Smith, Fountain Valley, Calif.; a sister,
Mrs. Edith Glenn, Nixa; 15 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church of Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy
and Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Jaqua, Charley H. 31 Mar 1912 - 26 Jan 1967 CCR 2 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Roy H. & Beulah M. Jaqua; married Nola Marie Estes 24 Sep 1912 - 24
Aug 2001 who married second Gerald Perry]
Charley H. Jaqua, 54, of Denver, Colo., died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in St.
Joseph’s Hospital, Denver, He formerly lived in Nixa and Springfield and had resided in
Denver the past six years. Mr. Jaqua was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church. He
operated a service station in Nixa and was with an oil company in Springfield before
moving to Colorado. Surviving are his wife, Nola; a son, James R. of the home; two
brothers, Carl of Long Beach, Calif., Eddy of Landover, Md. and three sisters, Mrs. Ruth
Taylor, Nixa, Mrs. Mary Outlaw, McLean, Va., Mrs. Anna Mae Smith, Fountain Valley,
Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with Rev. Fred
Jackson and Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Jaqua, Linda Louise 25 Sep 1948 – 23 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Mar 2001
Linda L. Jaqua, age 52, Nixa, died Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 in her home. She was
born Sept. 25, 1948 in Appleton, Wisc., and grew up in Aberdeen, S.D., and Denver,
Colo. On Aug. 12, 1967 she and James Roy Jaqua were married at St. Francis DeSales
Church, Denver. Linda worked for the Nixa School system in food service. Survivors
include her husband. Jim; a daughter, Tammy Hartley and husband Eric; her mother.
Alice Werts; and mother-in-law. Nola Perry, all of Nixa. A memorial service was held
Feb. 26, 2001 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating. Burial
followed in Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice Care of St. John's.
Jarboe, Leta Cloteen (McCarty) 3 Oct 1908 - 25 Dec 2004 SN-L 28 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of A.A. and Rachel (Hargis) McCarty; married 8 May 1932 Glenn W.
Jarboe]
Leta Cloteen Jarboe, 96, Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 25,
2004, at Mercy Villa. Leta was born on October 3, 1908, to the late A.A. and Rachel

(Hargis) McCarty in Christian County. She was united in marriage on May 8, 1932, to
Glenn W. Jarboe in Fordland. She graduated from nursing school in Kansas as a
registered nurse and retired in the late 1960s from Springfield Baptist Hospital as the
Director of Nurses. For years she and Glenn operated the service station/garage in
Galloway across from the Lime Kilm. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,
December 29, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Fordland Cemetery.
Jarecke, Adam F. 9 Apr 1900 - 1 Jun 1975 OH 5 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: married Laura Velma 23 Dec 1903 - 27 Apr 1977]
OZARK - Adam F. Jarecke, 75, Ozark died about 3:30 p.m. Sunday in his car
near the Finley River about 2 miles west of here apparently after a heart attack. He
moved to Ozark in 1934 from Fullerton, Neb. and operated a Texaco service station here
several years before retiring. Mr. Jarecke was a native of Columbus, Neb. Survivors
include his wife, Velma; three sons, Frank of Ozark, Wesley of Monett and Eldon of
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Ramsey of Ozark; a brother, Paul of Ozark; three
sisters, Mrs. Jo Rathbun, Roselle, Ill., Mrs. Ann Sokol, Kansas City and Mrs. Lucille
Rapp, Brownsville, Neb.; 10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services for Adam F.
Jarecke, 75, Ozark were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev.
Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
AND
Jarecke, Adam F. 9 Apr 1900 - 1 Jun 1975 OH 12 Jun 1975 p11
We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all who came to the home, gave gifts of
time, food and flowers in our hour of sudden need; also to the Heart Fund. A special
thank you to the Harris Funeral Home and to Rev. Harold Mayes. The Adam Jarecke
Family.
Jarecke, Amy May (Johnson) 1 May 1913 - 8 Dec 1959 CCR 10 Dec 1959 p1
[Note: married Paul Jarecke]
Funeral services for Mrs. Amy May Jarecke, 46, who died at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday
at his home in Ozark, following a lengthy illness will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial will be in
Ozark Cemetery. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Paul Jarecke, a son, Darrell Jarecke of Springfield; two daughters , Mrs.. Jo
Anne Hawkins of Springfield and Miss Sherry Jarecke of the home; five grandchildren,
her mother, Mrs. Ray Johnson of Belgrade, Neb. a sister, Mrs. Gladys Harder of Oregon
and a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Shannefelt, address unavailable.
Jarecke, Jolene (Mooneyham) 23 Sep 1933 - 28 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
Jolene Jarecke, 54, of Springfield, died Sept 28 in her home following a long
illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Jarecke were held Saturday in the Wade Chapel
Cemetery, Republic, with the Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Survivors include two sons, David, of
Springfield, and bill, of Huntsville, TX; three daughters, Patricia Wilson, Springfield,
Janet Bassett, Ft. Leavenworth, KS, and Judy Strock, Oceanside, CA; seven
grandchildren; two brothers, Jay Mooneyham, Republic, and Richard Mooneyham,

Marionville; a sister, Betty Spencer, Billings; three half-sisters, Linda Brown, O’Fallon,
IL, Elizabeth Brake and Sybil Ryan, both of Billings; her stepmother, Ellen Mooneyham,
Republic; and two stepsisters, Martha Croxdale, Strafford, and Mary Collins, Freemont,
IL. Contributions may be made to the Burrell Mental Health Center, Springfield.
Jarecke, Laura Velma 23 Dec 1903 - 27 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Adam F. Jarecke 9 Apr 1900 - 1 Jun 1975]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Velma Jarecke, 74, Ozark, were at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel here with Rev. Grady Cockerham officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Jarecke died late Wednesday afternoon in St. Vincent Hospital in
Monett after a long illness.
Jarrard, Edith B. (Keltner) 1907 - 20 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: double check cemetery readings. I have the distinctly bizarre dates of 6 Nov 1868
- 5 Jun 1882 for Edith and 27 Sep 1856 - 18 Oct 1856 for Earnest who were in fact both
alive early in 1969, when dates indicate neither lived to maturity or shared a single day
when both were alive]
Mrs. Edith B. Jarrard, 61, of Springfield died Sunday at Burge-Protestant Hospital
after a lingering illness. Mrs. Jarrard was a retired school teacher, having taught in the
Spokane and Ozark communities. Mrs. Jarrard had been active in the floral exhibits at the
Ozark Empire Fair. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, the Sorosis Club and the
Conjugo Club of Nixa. She also was a member of Central Christian Church. Surviving
are her husband, Earnest of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Mace, Tulsa, Okla.; one
son, John, Clinton, Tenn.; one stepson, Cecil, Corpus Christ, Tex.; one brother, Albert
Keltner, Nixa; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
Chapel of the Ozarks, The Rev. Michael McGinnis officiated with burial in Payne
Cemetery at Nixa.
Jarrell, Clifford C. 1899 - 17 Oct 1963 CCR 24 Oct 1963
[Note: married Melda]
Clifford C. Jarrell, 64, of Ozark, died at 2:25 p.m. Thursday at Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a short illness. A retired railroad conductor with Frisco, Mr. Jarrell was a
former resident of Oklahoma City. He moved to Ozark in 1950. He was a member of
Friend Masonic Lodge 352 of Ozark and the Ozark Presbyterian Church. He is survived
by his wife, Melda; one son, Cliff, of Midwest City, Okla.; two grandsons; five brothers,
Jim, Windsboro, Tex., Bill, Peoria, Ill., Don, Fort Smith, Ark., Glendon, Altus, Okla., and
Louis, Lubbock, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Triplett, Sayre, Okla., Mrs. Ella Bolton,
Wichita, Falls, Tex., and Mrs. Nannie West, Childress, Tex. Funeral services were at 11
a.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. James Robinson officiating. A
second funeral was held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Capitol Hill Funeral Home in Oklahoma
City. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City.
Jarvis, Morris D. "Sonny" 28 May 1955 - 18 May 2005 SN-L 22 May 2005
[Note: Son of Dwight W. "Bill" & Pauline Jarvis]
Sonny passed on to a greater life to walk with the Lord on May 18, 2005, at Cox
South Hospital at 3 p.m. Sonny was born on May 28, 1955, to Dwight W. and Pauline

Jarvis in Sedalia, Mo. Sonny grew up in the Springfield area. At the age of 16, he
suffered a spinal cord injury during football practice for Glendale High School. After the
accident he was left paralyzed from the chest down. Sonny graduated from Kickapoo
High School in 1974 and then attended the University of Missouri for a couple of years.
In 1976 Sonny went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone in the Accounting
Department. In 1981 Sonny began working as a dispatcher for the Greene County
Sheriff's Department, under Sheriff John T. Pierpont. He retired in 1990 for health
reasons. After retirement, Sonny spent most of his time as an Amateur Radio Operator
where he made many friends all over the world. He was also a very active member of
Army MARS. Sonny was an inspiration to all who knew him. Sonny enjoyed fishing and
hunting, always bringing home a big prize. Sonny was preceded in death by his father,
Dwight W. "Bill" Jarvis. He is survived by: mother, Pauline Jarvis of Elk Creek, Mo.;
brother, Joe W. Jarvis and his wife, Mary of Fair Grove; niece, Dawn Cowles and her
husband, Brian, and their two daughters, Morgan and Brianna of Springfield; nephew,
Jason Jarvis and niece, Laura Jarvis, both of Fair Grove; and a number of other aunts,
uncles and cousins. A very special thank you to Uncle Charlie and Aunt Bill, who spent
many hours with Sonny during his last few weeks of life. Funeral services will be held at
1 p.m. Monday, May 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. this evening, May 22, in the funeral home.
Jaqua, Reba (Inmon) 24 Sep 1916 - 4 Oct 1989 OH 16 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Sarah Inmon; married Carl R. Jaqua 8 Oct 1914 - 26 Feb
1994 ]
Reba Jaqua, 73, a homemaker, died at home on Oct. 4 in Westminster, Calif. She
was a former Nixa resident, the daughter of Edward and Sarah Inmon. She is survived by
her husband, Carl; and three daughters, Kay Seida, Long Beach, Calif., Karen Sheperd,
Fairfield, Calif.; and Kathie Smith, Grant Pass, Ore; and five grandchildren. Services
were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home of Ozark with the Rev. Russell Heatherly
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Jastal, Margaret Lane 20 Nov 1999 - 20 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Jay & Sandra (Fox) Jastal]
Margaret Lane Jastal, an infant, died Saturday, November 20, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. Survivors include her parents, Jay Jastal and Sandra Fox Jastal,
Aurora; three brothers, Sean, Mark and Christian; two sisters, Jesse and Corrina;
grandparents, Jerry and Jan Fox, Richard and Carol Schmidt, and Clarence and Leona
Jastal; and a great aunt and uncle, Margaret and Jack Haslip, Ozark. A memorial service
will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 4, 1999 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Aurora. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Cremation was under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jay, Albert Morris 1921 - 18 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
Albert Morris Jay, 48, Nixa, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
after a short illness. Mr. Jay, a native of Great Bend, Kan., had lived in Nixa and the
Brookline communities for the past 18 months. He is survived by his wife, Irene and
daughter, Renee, both of the home; two brothers and five sisters, all living out of state.

The body was returned to Great Bend, Kan. for services there at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Bryant-Fryberger Chapel with burial in Great Bend Cemetery.
Jay, Blanche N. (?) Cranford
3 May 1900 - 3 Sep 1975
Mrs. Blanche N. Jay, 75, of 303 North Scenic Drive, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday
in a rest home in Chickasha, Okla., after a long illness. A native of Clever, she had lived
in Springfield for some time, and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Surviving
are a son, Lloyd Cranford, of Chickasha; four sisters, Mrs. Gerta Hicks, of the home
address, Mrs. Luther Sims and Mrs. Maxine Harbuck, both of the state of Oklahoma, and
Mrs. Mae Perry, Santa Barbara, Calif.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Revs. Joe
Acuff and Ross Estes officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
September 3, 1975 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Jay, Mark E.
6 Sep 1886 - 14 Sep 1968 CCR 19 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas Jay & first wife]
Mark E. Jay, 82, died at 9:45 p.m. Saturday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark.
Mr. Jay had lived with a half-sister, Mrs. Lily Huff, in Chestnutridge nine years. Also
surviving are a brother, Oscar, Neosho; and two half-brothers, Clyde, Modesto, Calif. and
Howard, Delhi, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Oak Ridge Full
Gospel Church with the Revs. Jim Triplett and Earl Blansitt officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Harris.
Jeffco, Morgan Janette 18 July 1990 - 11 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Morgan Janette Jeffco joined her heavenly family on Monday, December 11,
2000 at the tender age of 10. Morgan was born on July 18, 1990 in Caldwell, Idaho, and
moved to Bruner while in her infancy. She was a fourth grade student at Sparta School.
Morgan is survived by her parents, Terry and Tammy Cossins; a brother, Nathan Jeffco,
two stepbrothers, Dwayne Cossins and Derek Cossins; grandparents, Robert and Betty
Fink of Bruner, Jerry Cossins of Denver, Colorado, and Arby Cossins of Springfield;
numerous aunts and uncles, and many cousins. A funeral service was held on Friday,
December 15, at the Fellowship Lighthouse Church in Bruner. The Rev Harold Tennison
officiated, while burial took place at the Owens Cemetery, also in Bruner. Services were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Jeffries, Archie Lyle 7 Sep 1925 - 26 Dec 1998 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Archie & Ellen (Randall) Jefferies; married 1945 Reba Nell Fesperman]
Archie Lyle Jefferies, age 73, of Branson, died Saturday, December 26, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born September 7, 1925 in Ord, Nebraska,
and was the son of Archie and Ellen (Randall) Jefferies. He graduated from Ozark High
School. In 1945 he and Reba Nell Fesperman were married. Lyle was a member of Ozark
Friend Lodge #352 A.F & A.M. As a young man he became a Christian in Ord,
Nebraska. Lyle was a retired truck driver, had previously operated a service station, and
worked for Wal-Mart. Survivors include his wife, Reba, a son, Bob Jefferies and his wife
Jan, Sweetwater, Tennessee; and a grandson, Wyatt Jefferies, Havlock, North Carolina.

His parents and an infant sister preceded him in death. A graveside funeral was at 3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 29, in Monger Cemetery, north of Sparta, with Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jefferies, Ellen Edith (Rendell)
22 Nov 1903 - 12 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
Ellen Edith Jefferies, 89, died Thursday morning, Dec 12, 1991 in Mount Vernon
Park Care, Springfield. She was born Nov. 22, 1903 in David Creek, Neb. to William and
Maria Rendell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Archie Jefferies in
1986. Survivors include a daughter, Leta Mason, Springfield, two sons, Lynn Jefferies,
Springfield and Lyle Jefferies, Branson; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four
sisters, Anna Schultz, Las Vegas, Nev,; Berta Eshmon, Denver, Colo.; Gaye Hayes,
Denver, Colo, and Elsie Thomas, state of Florida. Graveside services were held Saturday
in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark with Charles White officiating.
Jefferies, Reba Nell (Fesperman) 25 Oct 1926 – 6 Feb 2000 CCH-N 16 Feb 2000
Reba Nell Jefferies, age 73, Ozark, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2000 in
Sweetwater Hospital, Sweetwater, Tennessee. She was born on October 25, 1926, in
Sparta, the daughter of Mike and Audie Fesperman. In 1945 she was united in marriage
to Archie Lyle Jefferies. Together they owned and operated the Texaco station in Ozark
for many years. Her husband preceded her in death in 1998. Survivors include: a son,
Bob Jefferies and his wife Jan, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, a grandson, Wyatt Jefferies,
Havlock, North Carolina, a sister, Nina Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri; and a niece,
Paulette Oliver, Crossville, Alabama. A graveside service was held Wednesday, February
9, 2000 at Monger Cemetery, Sparta, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jeffery, Xanthus “Xan” 21 Jan 1974 - 24 Feb 2004 SN-L 26 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of Ransom & Rosemary Jeffery]
Xan Jeffery, age 30, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, after suffering a
heart attack. Xan was born in Springfield, Mo., on Jan. 21, 1974, the son of Ransom and
Rosemary Jeffery. He attended Nixa High School where he passionately pursued his love
of athletics, especially football. Xan began his college studies at the University of
Missouri-Columbia, ultimately graduating from SMS with an English degree. He loved
literature and was a creative writer pursuing his English master's degree at the time of his
death. Xan had an exceptionally competitive and fun-loving spirit. His passion for sports
remained a constant throughout his life. His dedication to family and friends was
unwavering. His love of life was never more evident than when he entertained his loving
young nephews and nieces. Survivors include his parents, Rosemary and Ransom Jeffery;
his sisters, Phaedra Craig and Nicole Smith; his brother-in-law, Gregory Craig; his three
nephews, Bryce, Evan and Brandon Craig; his two nieces, Emma and Claire Smith; and
his many loving friends, teachers and teammates. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandparents, Virgil and Luallie High, and his paternal grandfather, Robert
Jeffery. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, at 4 p.m. in National Avenue
Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, book donations may be made in Xan's name to the
Nixa High School or the Springfield Catholic High School library. Arrangements are
under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

Jeffrey, Frances Marie (Holstine) 14 Jun 1911 – 24 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Mar 2001
Frances Marie Jeffrey, 89. Ozark, formerly of Kansas City and Raytown, Mo.,
died Saturday. Feb. 24, 2001 in the Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. The daughter
of Frank and Nettie Holstine, she was born June 14, 1911, in Kansas City, Mo. She is
survived by a son, John Jeffrey, Ozark and daughter Mary Jane Withers, Independence.
No services are planned. The body has been cremated under direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Kansas City,
Mo.
Jemes, John Robert 14 Nov 1917 - Aug 1975 OH 28 Aug 1975 p8
[Note: married Virginia]
MARSHFIELD - Funeral services for John Robert Jemes, 57, Oakland, Calif. a
former Marshfield resident, were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Barber-Edward-Arthur Chapel
here. Burial was in the Marshfield Cemetery. Mr. Jemes died Monday in his Oakland
home after a short illness. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a veteran of
World War II. Survivors are his wife, Virginia; five sisters, Mrs. Crysteen Pruett,
Niangua, Mrs. Frances Campbell, Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Elaine Born, New York City, N.
Y., Mrs. Betty Davis, Seal Beach, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Ann Harper, Ozark; and two
brothers, Tom, North Bellmore, Long Island, N. Y. and Bill, Urbandale, Iowa.
Jemes, Ottie M. (Hyde) 1891 - 11 Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Ottie M. Jemes, 77, of 1207 North Jefferson,
Springfield, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. L. L. Rodgers
officiating. Burial was in Marshfield Cemetery. Mrs. Jemes, who had been in ill health
about a week, died at 3:40 a.m. Sunday in her home. Born in Niangua, Mrs. Jemes
formerly lived in Marshfield and was a resident of Springfield the past 40 years. She was
a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles M.; three sons,
Robert, Oakland, Calif., Thomas N. Bellmore, N. Y., William, St. Louis; five daughters,
Mrs. William J. Purtt, Niangua, Mrs. Jack Campbell, Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Bryon Born,
Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., Mrs. William Davis, Seal Beach, Calif and Mrs. Donald Harper, Ozark.
Other survivors include one brother, Freeman Hyde, Chillicothe, Ohio; one sister, Mrs.
V. Ernett Sama, Oklahoma City, Okla.; eight grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Jenkins, Alveretta Gertrude (Clemens) 5 Sep 1919 - 2 Oct 2003 CCH-N 15 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of James Ephraim & Eva Gertrude (Yates) Clemens; married Loran
Jenkins]
Alveretta Gertrude Jenkins, 84, of Ava passed away on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003, at
Maranatha Village in Springfield. She was born Sept. 5, 1919, in Webster County, the
daughter of James Ephraim and Eva Gertrude (Yates) Clemens. On Jan. 28, 1939, she
was married to Loran D. Jenkins, to which union five sons and one daughter were born.
Alveretta was preceded in death by her husband Loran on July 21, 1991, both parents,
three brothers Bill, John D. and Tom, infant twin brothers Lawrence and Leonard, and
four sisters Eva Jane Kissner, Nina Kitrell, Mary Kensinger and Sammie MacKenzie. She
is survived by five sons Sherman Jenkins, California, Marlin Jenkins, Florida, David
Jenkins, Wildwood, Robert Jenkins, Squires, Darrell Jenkins, Ark., and daughter

Elizabeth Young of Blackburn. She was also survived by twelve grandchildren; thirteen
great-grandchildren; sisters Ann Dana, Utah, Nancy Olivares, Calif., and Amanda Bryant,
Bolivar. In-laws include Basil Jenkins, Ozark, Dorothy Clemens, Springfield, Mary Lou
Ball, Branson, and many neices and nephews. Funeral services were held October 6 at
Barnes Family Funeral Home in Ava. Burial followed in Jenkins Cemetery in Goodhope.
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Jenkins, Audrey (Heinze) 30 Oct 1912 - 29 Jul 1998 CCH-N 5 Aug 1998
Audrey Heinze Jenkins, age 85, of Sparta, died Wednesday, July 29, 1998 in Cox
Medical Center, South. She was born October 30, 1912 in Ancon, Canal Zone, Panama,
and was the daughter of Richard and Julia (Espelin) Heinze. She graduated from Central
High School in Springfield, and attended Draughon's Business College. On May 28, 1938
she and James Irven Jenkins were married at Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield by
Dr. Sears Riepma. Mrs. Jenkins was a member of the Sparta Christian Church, and had
been a long time member of the Sparta Extension Club and Eastern Star. Survivors
include: Her husband, James I. "Jimps" Jenkins; four children and their spouses, Julia and
Charles Himes, James R. and Land Jenkins, and John D. and Lynnette Jenkins, all of
Sparta, and JoAnne and Bill Sterling, Auburndale, Florida; eleven grandchildren; and
eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Ted Heinze. Funeral
services were Saturday, August 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ray
Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Jenkins Scholarship Fund, in care of the Citizens Bank of Sparta.
Jenkins, Charley B. 21 Apr 1891 - 6 Oct 1973 OH 11 Oct 1973 p6
[Note: married Bertha M. 20 Dec 1894 - 5 Jul 1980]
Charley B. Jenkins, 82, Ozark died at 9:20 a.m. last Saturday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. He was a resident of Douglas and Christian Counties most of his life
and worked as a sawmill operator. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; three sons, Verna
Caufield, Loran, Ava; Basil, Sparta; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Lou Ball, Branson; one
brother, William, Ava; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Archer, Yakima, Wash.; 13 grandchildren
and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel with Bill Nichols sending final remarks. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, near
Oldfield, under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Jenkins, Charley B. 21 Apr 1891 - 6 Oct 1973 OH 18 Oct 1973 p8
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors, for the flowers, food and all
acts of kindness shown us during the death of our loved ones. C. B. JENKINS FAMILY
Jenkins, Eda Faye (Harnden) 18 Jul 1914 - 28 Jan 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of John Daniel & Mabel Rockwell (Dougherty) Harnden; married 10
Apr 1938 Warden Dee Jenkins 5 Oct 1909 - 19 Nov 1993]
Eda Faye Jenkins, 74, of Ava, died at 6:24 a.m. Jan. 28 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Graveside services for Mrs. Jenkins were held Jan. 31 at Denney Cemetery,
with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was under the direction of Clinkingbeard
Funeral Home, Ava. Mrs. Jenkins was born July 18, 1914 to John Daniel and Mabel
Rockwell (Dougherty) Harnden. She was married to Warden Dee Jenkins April 10, 1938.

Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by one sister and by two children. Her survivors
include her husband, Warden Dee; two sons, James Warden Jenkins, Ava, and David
Lynn Jenkins, Virginia Beach, Virginia; three daughters, Eva Sue Berry, Ozark, Judy
Kay Haden, Ava, and Karla Jane Roller, Sparta; 10 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Nellie Norman and Freda Jenkins, Ava, and Lucille Stewart,
Kent, Washington; and four brothers, Glenn Harnden, Ava, Ray Harnden, St. Louis, Roy
Harnden, Medford, Oregon, and Howard Harnden, Rogersville.
Jenkins, Ella Mae (Burks) 30 Mar 1917 - 15 Nov 1958
CCR 20 Nov 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Jenkins, 41 who died Nov. 15 at her home
near Fordland, were held at Petelo Baptist Church, with Rev. Harry Collison and Rev.
Paul Bellinger officiating, Burial was in Petelo Cemetery under direction of KellyFerrell& Bergman of Fordland. Survivors include her husband, Ray Jenkins; five son,
Donald Lee and Billy Jenkins of Springfield, and Jimmy Darrell and Tommy of the
home; four daughters, Mrs. Peggy Fitzpatrick of Springfield and Alberta, Janice and
Teresa Jenkins of the home; one brother, Otis Burks of Springfield; one sister, Mrs.
Thelma Minor of Sacramento, Calif; and two grandsons.
Jenkins, Emma (Curtis) 14 Feb 1898 - 30 May 1964 CCR 4 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: spelling from tombstone; married Martin L. Jenkins]
Mrs. Emmer Jenkins, 66, who had been making her home with a granddaughter,
Mrs. Melvin Maggard, of Springfield, died there at 3:20 a.m. Saturday. She was a
longtime resident of the Oakland community south of Chadwick. She was a member of
the Oakwood Missionary Baptist Church and is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Wilma
Procter and Mrs. Mae Gullett, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Lina Della Whitaker, state of
Tennessee; a brother, Haskell Curtis, state of Tennessee; one half-sister. and two halfbrothers; 11 other grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery with Harris of Ozark directing.
Jenkins, Emma R. (Erwin) 18 Feb 1915 - 25 Jan 1988 OH 28 Jan 1988
[Note: married Don Jenkins]
Emma Jenkins, 72, of Springfield, died Monday in Maranatha Manor after a long
illness. Services for Mrs. Jenkins were held Wednesday in the Pitts Funeral Chapel, with
the Rev. Bob Daniels officiating. Burial was in Slagle Cemetery, south of Bolivar. A
longtime resident of Greene County, Mrs. Jenkins and her husband; Don, owned and
operated the Jenkins Trucking Company in Greene County for 35 years. They served as
dealers and distributors for agricultural products. She was a member of the High Street
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Don; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Brown,
Nixa, Mrs. Iva Gilmore, Halfway, and Mrs. Doris Gallaway, Raytown; and six brothers,
Wilbert Erwin, Fair Play, Wilburn, Daril, and James Erwin, all of Halfway, Eugene
Erwin, of the state of California, and Donald Ray Erwin, Odessa. Memorial contributions
may be made to the local lung association.
Jenkins, Fluella 25 Oct 1894 - 20 Apr 1951 CCR 26 Apr 1951
[Note: married Joseph W. Jenkins 11 Aug 1890 - 12 Apr 1976]

Mrs. Joe W. Jenkins, 56, former resident of Chadwick, died at her home in
Springfield last Friday, April 20. She had lived in Springfield since leaving Christian
county in 1943. she was a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include her
husband, four daughters and two sons of Springfield, another daughter in Hawaii, her
mother in Tennessee, three sisters, six brothers and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday at the Union Church of Chadwick with Charlie Shipman in charge.
Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Jenkins, Harvey L. 5 Apr 1893 - 27 Jul 1964 CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Irven W. & Malinda Evelyn (Allen) Jenkins; married Grace Lee]
Harvey L. Jenkins, 71, a cashier in the Citizens Bank of Sparta from its founding
in 1919 until his retirement in 1963, died early Monday at his home here. A native of the
Mount Comfort community north of Springfield, he had been a Sparta resident since a
small child. He was a member of the Sparta Christian Church.
Survivors are his
wife, Grace; a son, James, Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. June Barrett and Mrs. Florence
Hayes, both of Springdale, Ark. and Mrs. Virginia Kissee, Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Dona
Wise and Mrs. Georgia Hale, both of Sparta; 14 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark.
The Rev. Faust Matthews officiated and burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Jenkins, Helen L. (Little) 24 Jul 1926 - 9 May 2002
Helen L. Jenkins, 75, Clever, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002 in her home in
Clever. She was born July 24, 1926 in Clever, to Onis A. and Alma (Washam) Little and
graduated from the Clever High School. She was united in marriage to John Jenkins on
December 10, 1943. They lived in Aurora 45 years where she worked 20 years as an
advertising proofreader for MWM Color Press. They moved to Clever in 1994. Mrs.
Jenkins was a member of the Aurora United Methodist Church and of the Gideons
International. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband, John;
two daughters and their spouses, Janice and Gary Stallcup, Lincoln, Neb., and Joanne and
Bill Fitzgerald, Clever; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a brother, Joe
Little, Clever. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery. The Clever chapel will be open at 11 a.m. Friday, where the family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The casket will be closed following visitation. Memorials
may be made to Community Hospice of America or Gideons, Intl. Springfield NewsLeader, May 10, 2002.
Jenkins, Iva (Bowman) 31 Mar 1916 - 2 Nov 1990 OH 8 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of William & Nancy Bowman; married Vernie A. Jenkins 9 Sep 1913 Sep 1980]
Iva Jenkins, 74, Oldfield, died Friday morning, Nov. 2, 1990 in her home. She
was born March 31, 1916 in Dunewig to William and Nancy Bowman. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Vernie A. Jenkins, on Sept. 17, 1980. She is survived by two
sons, Charles and Loy, both of Ava; a daughter, Joyce Ackerman Squires; 12
grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.

Jenkins, James I. “Jimps” 26 Apr 1916 - 12 Nov 2002
James I. “Jimps” Jenkins, age 86, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, November 12,
2002 in Cox South. He was born April 26, 1916, the son of Harvey and Grace (Lee)
Jenkins. On May 28, 1938, he and Audrey Heinze were married. Mr. Jenkins was
currently serving as Chairman Emeritus of Citizens Bank of Sparta where he had been
employed for 60 years. He took pride in his community and was involved in many Sparta
projects throughout his life. He was a member of Sparta Christian Church and also a
member of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296 A.F. & A.M. He enjoyed wood crafting,
gardening and fishing whenever possible. Survivors include four children, Julia Himes
and husband Charles, James R. Jenkins and wife Lana, John D. Jenkins and wife
Lynnette, all of Sparta, and JoAnne Sterling and husband Bill, Auburndale, Florida; 11
grandchildren, Daniel and Sarah Jenkins, Andrew, Mark and Grant Jenkins, Emily
Sterling, Tracy Todd, Tamara Goetz, Tana Jordan, Teresa Hale, and Tiffany Holstine; 21
great-grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Kissee, Sparta, June Barrett and Florence
Hays, both of Springdale, Arkansas; a special friend, Fae Harvill; other relatives; and a
host of friends. His wife, Audrey, passed away in 1998 after 60 years of marriage. His
parents and a brother, Roger Jenkins, also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright and Rev.
John Hyde officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. A Masonic Service will be
presented at 6 p.m. Friday with visitation following until 8 p.m. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Jenkins Scholarship Fund, c/o Citizens Bank of Sparta. Springfield
News-Leader, November 15. 2002.
Jenkins, James Lewis 19 Dec 1879 - 11 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of James Lewis & Sarah June Jenkins; married 1 Feb 1910 Olive Nelson]
James Lewis Jenkins was born in Marshfield Mo., December 19, 1879, and died
at his home in Brown’s Springs February 11, 1948, at the age of 68 years, one month and
23 days. He was the son of James Lewis and Sara June Jenkins. His sister, Ella Jenkins
Wilson, preceded him in death just last week. On February 1, 1910, Mr. Jenkins was
married to Olive Nelson of Marshfield. To this union were born two daughters, Mrs.
Emile McIntosh of St. Louis and Rebecca of the home; four sons, Edward of Verona,
George of Browns’ Springs, John of Clever and Charles of the home; all of whom with
their mother survive. A half-brother, Ewin C. Winslow of Memphis, Tennessee; seven
grandchildren and many other relatives and friends are left to mourn his passing. He was
a member of the Bradfield Presbyterian church. He came to Stone county 24 years ago
and was associated in the canning business with his brother-in-law, Roy Nelson. “I
cannot say and I will not say, That he is dead, he is just away; With a cheery smile and a
wave of the hand. He has wondered into unknown land. Think of him faring on as dear,
In the love of There, as the love of Here, Think of him still as the same, I say, He is not
dead, he is just away”—Riley. The funeral was conducted Sunday, February 15, by the
Rev. G. Fred Gilbert of Marionville at the Bradfield Presbyterian church. Burial was in
the Marionville cemetery with the Maples Funeral Home of Clever in charge.
Jenkins, Joetta Jane (Isbell) 15 Oct 1941 - 16 Nov 2001 CCH-N 28 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of Preston & Ferne (McDaniel) Isbell; married Kenny Allen Jenkins]

Joetta Jane Jenkins, 60, of Sparta, died Nov. 16, 2001, in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born Oct. 15, 1941, the daughter of Preston and Ferne (McDaniel) Isbell.
Her father preceded her in death. Joetta was an LPN and a nursing home administrator.
Survivors include: Her mother, Ferne Isbell, Sparta; two sons, Kenneth Jenkins, and
Keith Jenkins and his wife Debrah, all of Sparta; three grandchildren, Kelsey Jenkins,
Bradley Jenkins, and Nicole Jenkins; a sister, Becky Pennington, Sparta; uncles, aunts,
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Nov. 19 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Jenkins, Joseph Ervin 1888 - 4 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Irven W. & Malinda Evelyn (Allen) Jenkins; married Grace]
Joseph Ervin Jenkins, 58, onetime resident of Sparta, Mo., died suddenly on Aug.
4 at Lakin, Kansas. Mr. Jenkins was enroute to his home at Kansas City after a five-week
vacation tour of the western states and he suffered a fatal stroke while repairing a tire. He
is survived by his wife, Grace, a daughter, and two sons, three sisters, Mrs. George Smith
of Sparta and Mrs. Dona Wise and Mrs. Anna Stevens of Springfield, and by two
brothers, L.D. and H.L. Jenkins of Sparta. A deaf mute, Mr. Jenkins graduated from the
Missouri School for the Deaf at Fulton, Mo., where he learned the cabinet maker’s trade.
He lived in Kansas City for many years where he engaged in carpenter work. Burial was
in Memorial Cemetery at Kansas City.
Jenkins, Joseph W. 11 Aug 1890 - 12 Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: married Fluella 25 Oct 1894 - 20 Apr 1951]
OZARK - Joseph W. Jenkins, 87, Chadwick, died at 3 a.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A native of Tennessee, he came to
Oklahoma with his family in 1915 and moved to Chadwick in 1923, coming in a covered
wagon. Later, he spent several years in Springfield, where he was employed at Producers
Produce. After living for a time in Kirbyville, he returned to Chadwick. Mr. Jenkins was
a retired farmer. Surviving are two sons, Gene of the home and J. A. of Route 1,
Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Irene Gullett and Mrs. Martha Walker, both of
Chadwick, Mrs. Edna Royal, Springfield, Mrs. Nora Burrows, Cleveland, Ohio and Mrs.
Estalee Moses, Oahu, Hawaii; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Mace, Rolla and Mrs. Nora Keyton,
Kirbyville; 24 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Jenkins, Kenneth Preston 14 May 1962 - 28 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Kenny Allen & Joetta Jane (Isbell) Jenkins]
Kenneth Preston Jenkins, 41, Sparta, died July 28, 2003, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born May 14, 1962. Jenkins graduated from Sparta High School
and was an auto mechanic. He loved to fish, hunt, collect antiques, and enjoyed playing
softball. Survivors include his father, Kenny Jenkins and wife Jalana; a daughter, Kelsey
Jo Jenkins; a brother, Keith "Bub" Jenkins and his wife Debrah; a grandmother, Ferne
Isbell; step-grand parents, Charles and Wilma Fish; a niece and nephew, Nicole and
Bradley Jenkins; an aunt, Becky Pennington, all of Sparta; cousins, Jonna and Clay

Loveland, David and Karla Hyde, and Mike and Paula Hyde; other relatives; and many
good friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joetta Jane Jenkins; and
grandfather, Preston Isbell. Services were at 10:30 a.m. July 30 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
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Jenkins, Lloyd Dwight 19 Jun 1883 - 8 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: Son of Irven W. & Malinda Evelyn (Allen) Jenkins; married Rebecca Nix 2 Feb
1887 - 28 Aug 1971]
Funeral services for Lloyd D. Jenkins, 65, who died at 3:30 a.m. Sunday at his
home near Sparta, were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Sparta high school
auditorium with the Rev. Warren Davenport officiating. Burial was at Spring Hill
cemetery south of Rogersville under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A
prominent farmer and stockman, Mr. Jenkins had lived most of his life near Sparta. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Rebecca Jenkins; five daughters, Mrs. G.E. Luttrell, Mrs.
Merle Wilson and Mrs. Mary Ray, all of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Phillips, Sparta,
and Miss Pauline Jenkins, Portland, Ore; two sons, Ralph Jenkins of St. Louis and Ray
Jenkins, Rogersville; a brother, H.L. Jenkins, Sparta; three sisters, Mrs. George Smith,
Sparta, Mrs. Dona Wise and Mrs. Anna Stevens, both of Springfield; and 28
grandchildren.
Jenkins, Missouri Tennessee “Zude” (Wright) 23 Apr 1878 - 11 Jun 1848 CCR 17 Jun
1948
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Francis Angeline (Byrd) Wright; married Henry H.
Jenkins 8 Aug 1871 - 24 Mar 1962]
Mrs. Henry Jenkins, age 72 years, died at her home in Hurley, Mo., Friday night
of a lingering illness. She was born and spent her life in Stone County. She is survived by
her husband, Henry, and 12 children; seven sons and five daughters: Ernest of Ponce de
Leon, Mo., Sam of Hollydale, Calif., Loren of Ventura, Calif., Hershel of Wentzville,
Mo., George of Pomona, Calif., Kirby of Springfield, Heridan of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs.
Ethel Anderson and Mrs. Flossie White of Crane, Mrs. Mary Fugitt of Springfield, Mrs.
Martha Bush of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Ruby Weatherman of Toole, Utah; two sisters
and one brother; Mrs. Sarah Burton and Mrs. Ettie Burton of Billings and John Wright of
Crane, Mo., 25 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wrights Chapel church conducted by Rev. Frank Eaton with
burial in the church cemetery under the direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of
Clever.
Jenkins, Tina F. (?) Weeks 1887 - 3 Apr 1977 OH 7 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: married ? Weeks; married John I. Jenkins]
BUFFALO - Services for Mrs. Tina F. Jenkins, 89, Oldfield, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Benton Branch Baptist Church with the Rev. Erwin Harris officiating. The
body will be sent to Denver, Colo. for graveside services Friday in Fairmont Cemetery.
Arrangements are under direction of Cantrell of Buffalo. Mrs. Jenkins died at 10:28 a.m.
Monday at Park Central Hospital, Springfield after a three-week illness. She was a former
resident of Dallas County and a member of the Denton Branch Baptist Church. Survivors

include her husband, John I.; two sons, John O. Weeks, Hutchison, Kan, and Kyle L.
Weeks, Garden Grove, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Norma Rider, Portersville, Calif.
and Mrs. Ruth Dunning, Freeport, Me.; a step-son, Conrad Jenkins, Walton, Calif.; two
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Jenkins, Marie (Pogue) Wilson Swearengin 8 Dec 1914 – 30 Oct 1997 CCH-N 5 Nov
1997
Marie Jenkins, 82, of Fordland, died Thursday Oct. 30, 1997 at 7:25 p.m. in Cox
Medical Center South. Marie was born on Dec. 8, 1914 at Ava to Huston Daniel Pogue
and Retta Lucille Cornelison Pogue. She was a cook at the Fordland Cafe for 30 years
and was baptised of the Baptist faith. Marie was married to Donald Swearengin and he
proceeded her in death in 1955, she was also preceded in death by her husband Ray
Jenkins in 1987. Surviving are two sons Clifford Wilson of Fordland, J.D. Swearengin
and wife Wanda of Ozark, five step sons Don Jenkins of Kansas City, Bill Jenkins of
Nixa, Jim Jenkins of Fordland, Tom Jenkins of Seymour, and Dorrell Jenkins of
Marshfield, four step daughters Peggy Fitzpatrick of Forsyth, Alberts Daniels of
Fordland, Janice Schofield of Wisconsin, and Teresa Layton of Houston, Tex.; one
brother and his wife Carl and Maxine Pogue of Fordland; two sisters, Della Yates of
Ozark, and Dorothy Bowers and husband Si of Fordland; seven grandchildren, 24 stepgrandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren, a host of friends and relatives and special neighbors. Services will be
at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with
burial in the Union Chapel Cemetery, Fordland. Visitation will be from 6-7:30 p.m.
Saturday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Jenkins, Martin L. 31 May 1892 - 26 Jul 1958
CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
Funeral services for Martin L. Jenkins, 66, of Chadwick who died July 26 in a
Springfield hospital were held Monday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union
Church, with Rev. Charles Shipman officiating, Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Tennessee, Mr. Jenkins had been
a resident of Chadwick since 1923. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Jenkins; three daughters, Mrs.. Wilma Proctor
and Mrs. Mar Gullet, both of Springfield and Mrs. Lina Gullett of Chadwick; three
sisters, Mrs. Nora Keylon of Kirbyville, Mrs. Louise Schenks of St. James and Mrs. Betty
Mace of Waynesville; two brothers, Joe Jenkins of Kirbyville and Archie Jenkins of Hill
Point, Wisc, 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Jenkins, Mertie May (McKnight) 17 Mar 1895 - 13 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Dan & Celrinda McKnight; married 29 Nov 1914 Thomas R. Jenkins]
Mertie May Jenkins, 97, Ozark, died at 1:50 a.m. Wednesday, May 13 at Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born March 17, 1895, in Harlan, Ky., the daughter of
Dan and Celrinda McKnight. She was married to Thomas R. Jenkins on Nov. 29, 1914, in
Roy. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers and four sisters. She is
survived by two sisters, Condie McKnight, Roy, and Verdie Horner, Ava; a daughter,
Elsie Haden, Ozark; a grandson, Dale Haden, and his wife, Lava, Ozark; three great-

granddaughters; and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday,
May 15 at Ava Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with
the Rev. Tom Johnson, Ava General Baptist Church, officiating.
Jenkins, Rebecca (Nix) 2 Feb 1887 - 28 Aug 1971 CCR 3 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Mary E. (Abbott) Nix; married Lloyd Dwight Jenkins
19 Jun 1883 - 8 May 1949]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Jenkins, 84, a former resident of Sparta, will be at 2
p.m. today in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Warren Davenport officiating.
Burial will be in Springhill Cemetery. Mrs. Jenkins, who moved from Sparta in 1965 to
Downey, Calif. died Saturday in Downey. She was a member of the Assembly of God
Church. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Opal Luttrull, Sparta, Mrs. Merel
Gregory, Buena Park, Calif., Mrs. Mary Ray, Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Phillips,
Seymour, and Mrs. Pauline Morrison, Oregon City, Ore; two sons, Ralph Jenkins of
Piedmont and Ray Jenkins of Fordland; one sister, Mrs. Birdie Baty, Fordland; and 32
grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchildren.
Jenkins, Reta "Pauline" (Richardson) 20 Jul 1918 - 13 May 2006 SN-L 16 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Lois (Jenkins) Richardson; married 25 Dec 1938 Lester
Vernon Jenkins]
Reta "Pauline" Jenkins, daughter of Arthur and Lois Jenkins Richards, was born
July 20, 1918, near Rome, Missouri, and she departed this life Saturday, May 13, 2006, in
Overland Park Regional Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of eightyseven years, nine months, and twenty three days. She was united in marriage to Lester
Vernon Jenkins December 25, 1938, and to this union one daughter was born. Lester
preceded her in death December 14, 2002; she was also preceded in death by her parents,
and two brothers, Marshall and Bill Richards. She was a longtime resident of the Ava
area moving to Seymour in l996 and then to Shawnee, Kansas, to be near her daughter
three years ago. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church in Seymour and
a member of the Roy Quilting Club near Ava. She was retired from Fasco Industries in
Ozark, Mo. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Beverly Sue and Jim
Wetherton, Lenexa, Kan.; a granddaughter and husband, DeRecia and Eric Wade, Olathe,
Kan.; three great-grandsons, Jimmie Burt, Jordan, and Josh "Chopper" Wade, Olathe,
Kan.; a foster daughter, Mary Lou Hendricks, Fairview, Okla.; a foster son, Finnis "Skip"
Berry, Ava, Mo.; four foster grandsons, Jackie, Allen, Curtis, and Gary Hendricks,
Fairview, Okla..; a sister, Helen Dobbins, Ava, Mo.; two brothers and their wives, Jack
and Irene Richards and Dick and Pauline Richards, all of Ava, Mo.; a number of nieces
and nephews and other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be 1 t o2 p.m.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour with graveside
services at 2:45 p.m. in Mt. Tabor Cemetery near Ava, with Reverend Tom Johnson
officiating and under direction of Holman Howe Funeral Home of Seymour. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Douglas County Museum and Historical Society or the
American Heart Association in care of the funeral home at P.O. Box 366, Seymour, MO
65746.
Jenkins, Roger Wesley 6 Nov 1928 - 11 Jan 1961 CCR 12 Jan 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Harvey & Etta Grace (Lee) Jenkins; married Dorothy June }
Roger Jenkins Sustains Fatal On-Job Injuries
Iinjuries sustained Tuesday in a construction job accident near Amory, Miss.
proved fatal Wednesday morning in an Amory hospital for Roger W. Jenkins, 32., a
senior structural engineer for the past ten years with the St. Louis & San Francisco
railway company. Details of the accident had not been learned Thursday morning Harris
Funeral Home of Clever was enroute here with the body and funeral arrangements are
still incomplete. Jenkins was a graduate of Sparta High School and the Missouri School
of Mines at Rolla, where he attained his degree in civil engineering, He had been
employed by the Frisco since graduation. Survivors include his wife, June and three
daughters, Melinda, Lucinda and Lisa Kay, of the home at 932 E. University, Springfield,
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jenkins of Sparta; one brothers, James Jenkins of
Sparta and three sisters, Mrs. June Barrett and Mrs. Florence Hays of Springdale, Ark,
and Mrs. Virginia Kissee of Sparta. He was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ and
the Sparta Masonic Lodge.
Jenkins, Warden Dee 5 Oct 1909 - 19 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of William G. & Mary Lou Visa (Sartin) Jenkins; married Eda Fay Harnden
who died 16 Apr 1938]
Warden Dee Jenkins, 84, Ozark, died at 7:33 a.m. Nov. 19, 1993 at St. John’s
Regional Health Care Center, Springfield. He was born Oct. 5, 1909 in Douglas County,
the son of William G. Jenkins and Mary Lou Visa (Sartin). He was married to Eda Fay
(Harnden) Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eda, in April 16, 1938; two
daughters, three sisters; one brother. Survivors include two sons, James Warden Jenkins,
Ava, and David Lynn Jenkins, Ozark; three daughters, Eva Sue Berry, Ozark, Judy Kay
Haden, Ava, and Karla Jane Roller, Sparta; three brothers, Tony Jenkins, Ava, Jesse
Jenkins, Ava, and Glen Jenkins, Yakima, Wash.; three sisters, Alpha Witworth and
Mildred Walker, both of Selah, Wash., and Ruby Huffman, Entiat, Wash.; 10
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at
Clinkingbeard Chapel, with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was in Denney
Cemetery, Ava. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Jenkins, Warren James 29 Apr 1949 - 4 May 1968 CCR 9 May 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Basil W. & Hazel (Allen) Jenkins]
Warren James Jenkins, 19, of Chadwick died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of two months. Death was attributed to a
brain tumor. He was a member of Pentecostal Church of Christ at Chadwick, and before
his illness, was an employee of Fasco Industries, Inc. at Ozark. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Basil W. Jenkins, of Chadwick; one brother, Gene L. Jenkins of
Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Janet Sue Davidson of Chadwick and his paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Jenkins of Chadwick. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 7, at
2:30 p.m. in the Pentecostal Church at Chadwick with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home
of Ozark.
Jenkins, Willie Eugene 17 Oct 1916 - 5 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991

[Note: Son of Joe & Fluella Jenkins]
Willie Eugene Jenkins, 74, Forsyth, died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991, in
Riverview Manor Nursing Home, Ozark. He was born Oct. 17, 1916, in McMinnville,
Tenn., to Joe and Fluella Jenkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two
sisters. He is survived by two sons, James Jenkins, state of Colorado, and Kenny Jenkins,
Sparta; a brother, James A. Jenkins, Springfield; five sisters, Irene Gullett, Chadwick,
Martha Walker, Forsyth, Edna Royal, Springfield, Opal Burrows, Cleveland, Ohio, and
Ester Lee Moses, state of Hawaii; four grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services were Wednesday in Springfield National Cemetery, under direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Jenks, Betty L. 27 Jan 1916 - 21 Feb 2002
Betty L. Jenks, 86, Ozark, a homemaker, died at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21,
2002, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She is survived by her husband, David Jenks; 1
daughter, Nancy Leotti, Colorado; 1 son, Gary Jenks, Ozark, Mo.; 6 grandchildren; and 1
great grandchild. No services are planned. The body will be cremated under the direction
of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Springfield News-Leader, February 23, 2002.
Jennings, Carolin Sue “Susie” (Maples) 9 Nov 1952 - 30 Sep 2003 SN-L 2 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Vertie (Thomas) Maples; married Finley Jennings]
Carolin Sue "Susie" Jennings, Crane, Mo., daughter of Jack and Vertie (Thomas)
Maples was born Nov. 9, 1952, in Highlandville, Mo., and departed this life Sept. 30,
2003, in her home at the age of 50 years, 10 months and 21 days. Susie was a lifelong
resident of the area. She worked at Wal-Mart in Nixa and was a member of Craig Hollow
Christian Union Church in Highlandville. Her parents and one grandson, Dillion
Jennings, preceded Susie in death. Survivors include her husband, Finley; one son, Allen
and his wife, Christie, of Hurley; one daughter, Carla Jennings of Clever; two brothers,
Dale Maples of Nixa, and Danny Maples of Ozark; five sisters, Janet Robertson of
Highlandville, Shelha Potter of Nixa, Kay Martin of Galena, Judy Warren of Elkhead,
and Debbie DeLong of Lebanon; four grandchildren, Derrick, Steven, Lane and
Brooklynne; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, in Manlove-Stumpff Chapel, Crane, with Rev. Jerry Wilson
and Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Galena Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Jennings, Cecil H. 13 Jun 1905 - May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Beatrice]
LEBANON - Services for Cecil H. Jennings, 60, Lebanon, were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Raymond David officiating. Burial was
be in the Lebanon City Cemetery. Mr. Jennings was dead on arrival at Wallace-Rowden
Hospital here at 2:20 a.m. Monday after apparently suffering a heart attack. He is
survived by his wife, Beatrice; five sons, Jim of Lee’s Summit, Bob and Tom, both of
Lebanon, and Gary and Jack, both of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jones and Mrs.
Patricia Jones, both of Marionville; one step-son, Roy Gist, Lebanon;’ and 19
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Jennings, Clyde E. 13 March 1881 - 16 March 1960 CCR 17 Mar 1960 p4
Clyde E. Jennings of Ozark died Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield
following a stroke suffered Wednesday at his home. He was three days short of his 79th
birthday. A former merchant, Mt. Jennings sold his store in Fordland and retired to Ozark
in October 1958. He bought the former John Hartley home near Ozark Cemetery. An
only child and a bachelor, Mr. Jennings’ survivors include a number of cousins in
Springfield, Forsyth, Branson, Taneyville, and Portland, Ore. Funeral services were to be
held today (Thursday) at Branson with burial to be in the family plot at Old Forsyth
Cemetery.
Jennings, Demma E. (Kaneaster) Cornelison 27 Oct 1910 - 17 Oct 1999 CCH-N 27
Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Nellie Cordelia (Snapp) Kaneaster; married ?
Cornelison; married Albert Jennings]
Funeral services for Mrs. Demma E. Jennings, age 88 of Branson will be held at 2
p.m. on Thursday, October 21st at the Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson. Burial will
be in the Snapp Cemetery of Forsyth. Officiating will be the Rev. Byron Smith. Mrs.
Jennings died on Sunday evening, October 17, 1999 at the Ozark Riverview Manor
Nursing Home in Ozark. She was born on October 27, 1910 in Branson the daughter of
George Washington Kaneaster and Nellie Cordelia (Snapp) Kaneaster. Survivors include
her children; Mildred Lee of Mercedes, Texas, Alfred Cornelison of Citrus Hts., CA,
Helen Walker, Sparta, James (J.R.) Cornelison of Highlandville, Burrel Cornelison,
Shingle Springs, CA, eighteen grandchildren, two step grandchildren, 28 great
grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by one son, Hannon Lee Cornelison, her husband Albert Jennings of
Taneyville, a sister Mae Cornelison, four brothers, Fletch, Sam, Dayne and Walter
Kaneaster, two stepdaughters, Gladys Noel and Opal McClary, two step grandsons, Doug
and Don Noel. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20th at
the Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson.
Jennings, Ellis L.
5 Dec 1875 - 22 Aug 1962 CCR 23 Aug 1962 p4
[Note: married Hannah Friend; had a son Hiram 5 Apr 1902 - 26 Feb 1954]
Ellis Jennings, 86, a former presiding judge of Christian County Court, died
Wednesday afternoon in the Christian Rest Home here. He was a resident of Ozark.
Only survivor is a granddaughter, Patricia Jennings of 1455 South Pickwick, Springfield.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Jennings, Hannah (Friend) 18 Sep 1877 - 29 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Jennings, 79 who died April 29 at the Christian
Rest Home at Ozark following a long illness, were held Tuesday, April 30 at 2:00 p.m. in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Broadhurst officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of Christian County, she was a
member of the Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Ellis Jennings of Ozark;
a daughter-in-law. Mrs. Effie Jennings and one granddaughter.
Jennings, Hiram E. 5 Apr 1902 - 26 Feb 1954

CCR 4 Mar 1954 p5

Funeral services for Hiram E. Jennings, 51, a native of the Sparta community,
who died February 26, were held Sunday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in
Ozark with Rev. Wendell Vaughan, pastor of the First Christian Church at Ozark
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Effie Jennings, and a daughter Patricia of the home; and his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Jennings of Ozark.
Jennings, Merle 1922 - 22 Jul 1960 CCR 28 Jul 1960 p1
Sparta Man Dies in Kansas Mishap
Merle Jennings, 38 of Sparta met a tragic death Saturday, July 22, in a
construction accident at McPherson, Kan. According to meager reports reaching here
from McPherson, he was crushed by a falling concrete form. Funeral services were held
Tuesday at the Church of Christ at Calico Rock, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Jan; two
daughters, Nancy, 7, and Mary Sue, 2, and one son, Michael. 12. Those from the Shady
Grove community who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Estep, Lyman,
Anita and Janette, Mr. and Mrs.. Homer Seaton, Mrs. Ted Davis and Ward Hilton and
Elaine.
Jens, Donald E. 9 Nov 1941 - 4 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Louis F. & Donna Lee (Baker) Jens, Jr.; married Brenda]
Donald E. Jens, 47, of Ozark, died July 4 after suffering a heart attack.
Graveside services for Mr. Jens were held July 7 at Springfield National Cemetery with
the Revs. Robert Daniels and Steve Wilks officiating. Military rites were conducted by
the American Legion Post #676 and VFW Post #3404. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Jens was born Nov.
9, 1941 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the son of Louis F. (Jr.) and Donna Lee (Baker) Jens. He
had been a resident of Ozark for six years, having moved from Omaha, Nebraska. Mr.
Jens was a veteran Technician 4th Class in the United States Army. He was a counselor
for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse program at Phoenix Circle in Springfield, and was a
member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Brenda, of the home;
three sons, Jason, of the home, and Troy and Clay, of Glenwood, Iowa; three daughters,
Shawn, of the home, and Shawn and Dena, of Glenwood, Iowa; his mother, Donna Lee
Jens, Council Bluffs, Iowa; one sister, Lili Marlene McCoy, Council Bluffs; and three
grandchildren.
Jensen, Jessie Mae (Kidder) Estes 30 Apr 1906 - 17 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31 Jan 2001
[Note: Daughter of Milo & Lillian Kidder; married first Estes; married second Jensen]
Jessie Mae Jensen, 94, formerly of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001
in Tablerock Retirement Village, Kimberling City. She was born April 30, 1906 in Iowa,
the daughter of Milo and Lillian Kidder. A son, Doyle Estes, and a grandson, Timothy
Messersmith preceded her in death. Survivors include: a daughter, Judy Messersmith,
Carthage; eight grandchildren, Penny Dudley, Steve Messersmith, Wade Messersmith,
Doug Messersmith, Dean Estes, Lori Ryan, Melanie Caldwell and Tony Estes; and
sixteen great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral was Saturday, Jan. 20 in Hopedale
Cemetery Ozark with Wilbur Swearingin officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.

Jensen, Steve Lee 5 Sep 1948 - 30 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
Steve Lee Jensen, age 49, of Ozark, died Sunday, August 30, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, from Lou Gehrig's (ALS) Disease. He was born September 5,
in Ogden, Utah and was the son of Garth Hale Jensen and Emma Inez Hart Jensen. He
served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He had been a truck driver
since the age of sixteen, and was employed by CFI Trucking Company in Joplin. On
March 9, 1985 he and Shirley (Layne) Rice were married. Mr. Jensen was a Christian and
member of New Hope Assembly of God Church, Seymour. Survivors include: His wife,
Shirley; two daughter, Denise and Penny Jensen, Prompt, Nevada; a grandson, Kevin
Jensen; seven brothers and sisters and their spouses, Raye and Blaine Eilander, Tucson,
Arizona, Garth Hart and Carmel Jensen, Parachute, Colorado, Toni and Gene Winch, Salt
Lake City, Utah, Jeannie and Bill Pendergraft and Gary H. and Carolyn Jensen, all of
Marshfield, Kitty and Robin Caudle, Holton, Kansas, and Susie and Johnnie Lemons,
Hartville; many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews; five stepsons, Wayne
Rice and his wife, JaDonna, Ronnie Rice and his wife, Nancy, John Rice, Paul Rice and
his wife, Becky, and Robert Rice, all of Ozark; step-grandchildren, Rusty, Jeremy, Andy,
Ronetta, Robbie, Melissa, Krista, and Mikkayla Rice, Jason Millencamp, Tonya Roberts,
and Seth, Ryan, and Amanda Ehbrecht, two aunts, Cleone Whitney, Salt Lake City, Utah,
and Larna Harrison-Feldsted, Laie, Hawaii. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday,
September 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jay Sherwood officiating.
Burial was in Smith Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lou Gehrig's
Association.
Jentzsch, Klaus Kurt "Tony" 13 Jun 1942 - 9 Dec 2006 SN-L 11 Dec 2006 & CCH-N
27 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Kurt & Meta (Wybourn) Jentzsch; married 31 Oct 1964 Judy Ann
Wozniak]
Klaus Kurt "Tony” Jentzsch, age 64, of Clever, Missouri, passed away Saturday,
December 9, 2006, in his home. He was born June 13, 1942, in Berlin, Germany, the son
of Kurt and Meta Jentzsch. He moved to this country in 1957 and on October 31, 1964,
he and Judy Ann Wozniak were united in marriage. He became a U.S. Citizen in
Wisconsin, where he worked as a diesel mechanic. Klaus moved to Missouri in 1984 and
worked for Allied Bus Sales. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Galena,
Missouri. Klaus was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother to: his wife, Judy;
daughters, JoAnn Jentzsch and Fred Schultz, Hartland, Wisconsin, Kristine Walton and
Greg, Nixa, Missouri; son, Kenneth Jentzsch and Dawn, Nixa, Missouri; seven
grandchildren, Savannah Jentzsch, Amanda Vickers, Stetson Jentzsch, Brandon Vickers,
Crystal Erickson, Robert Schultz, and Sawyer Jentzsch; and three brothers, Peter Jentzsch
and Seiglinda, Dieter Jentzsch and Kathi, and Gunther Jentzsch and Linda. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Meta Wybourn and father, Kurt Jentzsch. A visitation
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri
with a funeral service following at 7 p.m. with Rev. Freeland Peterson officiating.
Services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will be Saturday, December 16, with a visitation from
11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and service following at 1 p.m. in Alstadt-Tyborski-Emenc McLeod

Funeral Service. Private burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Gardens, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin.
Jernigan, Bessie Lucille (Bradley) 8 Nov 1911 - 2 Oct 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: married Robert Lynn Jernigan 23 May 1909 - 30 Aug 1970]
Bessie L. Jernigan, 76, of Sparta, died in her home at 12:30 pm Oct 2 after a
sudden illness. Services for Mrs. Jernigan were held at 2 pm Wednesday, Oct. 5 in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Steve Eutsler and Jesse “Bea” Phillips, Sr.
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Jernigan, Blanche Marie (Sowards) 1910 - 26 Sep 1959 CCR 1 Oct 1959 p10
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Marie Jernigan, 49, Route 2, Rogersville, who
died Saturday at Burge Hospital, Springfield, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Rogersville
Church of Christ with Merritt Youngblood officiating. Kelly-Ferrell of Rogersville was in
charge with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield. Mr. Jernigan belonged to the
Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Elvis Jernigan; three sons, Robby
Jernigan, J. T. Jernigan and Donald Jernigan of the home two daughters, Donna Jernigan
of the home and Mrs. Barbara Blount, Route 2, Rogersville, her mother, Mrs. Virgie
Sowards of Ozark, four brothers, Perry Sowards, Rogersville, Rex Sowards, Roy
Sowards and N. B. Sowards of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel McCoy, Mrs. Ruth
Horner, Ozark and Mrs. Maggie Carroll of Springfield.
Jernigan, Eva O. (Banks) 20 Mar 1903 - 7 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Belle Banks; married 29 Jun 1924 Orval Monroe Jernigan ]
Eva O. Jernigan left this life on April 7, 1999 at 1:20 p.m. to be with the Lord.
She was born in Atkinson, Nebraska on March 20, 1903. She later moved to Chadwick
where she met and married Orval Monroe Jernigan of June 29, 1924. Orval preceded her
in death on September 12, 1980. They owned Jernigan Shoe Store on the Ava square for
many years. She attended and helped build Goodhope General Baptist Church which she
dearly loved. She is survived by twenty-five nieces and nephews, four sisters-in-law; her
adopted family Frank, Chris, Rick, Jim and Paul Voliva, Ava and her loving church
family and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Belle
Banks; four brothers Henry, Jack, Sam and Jim Banks and one sister Lizzie Eslick.
Funeral services was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 3, 1999 in First General Baptist
Church, Ava, with Rev. Mike Freeman officiating. Burial followed in the Ava Cemetery.
Visitation was Monday, April 12, 1999 from 7 to 8 p.m. in First General Baptist Church,
Ava under the direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers
memorial contributions can be made to the Goodhope General Baptist Church Building
Fund, Rt, 3 Box 376 Ava, Missouri 65608.
Jernigan, Juana Lea (Keltner) 12 Mar 1925 - 14 Oct 1996 CCH-N 18 Oct 1996
Juana Lea Jernigan, 71, Nixa, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Monday, October 14,
1996, in St. Johns Regional Health Center. Juana was born in Nixa on March 12, 1925,
the daughter of Lum and Flora (Nokes) Keltner. She worked for 17 years as the City
Clerk in Nixa and for 19 years as a bookkeeper for CleanCo Company. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Juana will be remembered for her loving devotion to her sons and

grandchildren and will be deeply missed. She is survived by three sons, Michael and his
wife, Susan, Nixa, Scott and his wife, Ronna, Springfield, and Lee Jernigan, Nixa, two
granddaughters, LeAnne and Sara Jernigan, and a host of cousins and friends, including
Annadel Gardner and Leola Handy. She was preceded in death by her parents, two
brothers and a sister. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with burial following in Payne Cemetery.
Jernigan, Robert Lynn
23 May 1909 - 30 Aug 1970 CCR 3 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Mark N. & Rosa L. (McNally) Jernigan; married Bessie Lucille Bradley 8
Nov 1911 - Sep 1988]
Lynn Jernigan, 61, of Sparta, died at 5 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield following a lingering illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta and
Ozark communities and was a farmer and stockman. Survivors include his wife, Bessie
L.; a daughter, Miss Venita Jernigan of the home; three brothers, Orville Jernigan, Ave,
Elvis Jernigan, Forsyth and Wayne Jernigan, Ozark’ two sisters, Mrs. Irene Rickey,
Springfield and Mrs. Edna Farthing, Rogersville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Young officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Jernigan, Rosa L. (McNally)
25 Dec 1882 - 19 Jun 1960
CCR 23 Jun
1960 p4
[Note: daughter of James & Elizabeth (Rolen) McNally; married Mark N. Jernigan]
Funeral services for Rosa L. Jernigan, 72, who died Sunday, June 19, at St. John’s
Hospital following a lengthy illness, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. A longtime resident of the Hopedale community, north of Ozark,
she was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Orville
Jernigan of Ave, Elvis Jernigan of Rogersville, Lynn Jenrigan of Sparta and Wayne
Jernigan of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Rickey of Springfield and Mrs. Edna
Farthing of Rogersville; one brothers, T. M. McNally of Seattle, Wash; 15 grandchildren
and 20 great grandchildren.
Jernigan, Wayne 10 Apr 1918 - 27 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married Helen]
Wayne Jernigan, 70, of Ozark, died at 6:30 pm July 27 at Primrose Place,
Springfield, after a three-month illness. Services for Mr. Jernigan were held Saturday in
the Adams Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial
was in Ozark Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Ozark community, Mr. Jernigan was a
member of the Ozark Christian Church, where he served as deacon. He was a retired
farmer and a former employee of the Ozark Special Road District. His survivors include
his wife, Helen, of the home; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Kay and Greg Walton, and
Karen and Bill Fischer, and four grandchildren, all of Springfield; a brother, Elvis
Jernigan, Springfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Irene Rickey, Springfield and Mrs. Edna
Farthing, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.

Jersak, William R. "Bill" 22 Nov 1918 - 29 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married Nell]
William R. “Bill” Jersak, 69, of Reeds Spring, died at 4:10 pm July 29 at St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a seven-month bout with cancer.
Memorial services for Mr. Jersak were held Monday in the Klingner Chapel, Springfield.
A native of Kingfisher, OK, Mr. Jersak graduated from the University of Oklahoma and
the UMKC school of dentistry. He served as a Captain in the Army Dental Corps. Upon
his discharge, he opened his dental practice in Springfield in 1946, continuing to practice
there through 1987. He was a 35-year member of the Springfield Dental Society and was
a lifetime member of the American Dental Association. Prior to moving to his home on
Table Rock Lake in 1976, he was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church. Mr.
Jersak was preceded in death by a son, Paul, in 1986. He is survived by his wife of 40
years, Nell; by two daughters and their husbands, Louise and Larry Grisham, Phoenix,
AZ, and Nancy and Ken Henderson, Kimberling City; his son and daughter-in-law,
Richard and Wanda Jersak, Nixa, and his son Paul’s widow, Gay Jersak of Webster, TX;
six grandchildren, Margo, Krista, and Christopher Grisham, Sara and Jill Henderson, and
Gina Jersak; a sister, Dr. Louise Galloway, Brunswick, GA; a brother, Dr. Robert C.
Jersak and his wife, Betty, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, Kimberling City, or to
the charity of the donor’s choice.
Jimenez, Samuel Paul, Jr. 20 Apr 1948 - 18 Apr 2003
Samuel Paul Jimenez Jr., 54, Sparta, died April 18, 2003 in his home. He was
born April 20, 1948, in Tampa, Fla., the son of Samuel Paul Jimenez and Orchid Stewart.
Survivors include his mother, Orchid Stewart, Ozark; his father, Samuel Paul Jimenez,
Sr., Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Samantha Broomfield, Miami, Fla., and Heather Elbert,
Silver Springs, Md.; a step-son, Kenny Glossip, Springfield; three grandchildren,
Khameche Broomfield, Tahjee Broomfield, and Jaquaid Broomfield; a sister, Orchid
Soller and husband Lloyd, Ozark; three nieces, Lori Ann Kaufman, Lisa Marie Hall, and
Lyn Janice Grisham; a nephew, Lloyd Ralph Soller, Jr.; three great nephews, Curtis Lee
Hall, Blake Christopher Soller, and Kyle Joseph Soller; and many, many friends. A son,
Eric Dean Jimenez, preceded him in death. As a young man, Jimenez served his country
in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War and was a very proud member of the 82nd
Airborne. Throughout his life, he was blessed with many friends, who not only shared his
zest for life and his passion for Harley Davidson Motorcycles. His life was highlighted by
several cross-country road trips. With his saddlebags packed tight and sleeping bag
strapped to the back of his bike, he would set out to feel the wind on his face and hear the
methodical rumble of his bike. While he often sought out magnificent destinations, those
who knew him well understood, it wasn't just the destination, but the call of the open road
ahead that always seemed to be singing his name. Jimenez had a unique quality that
enabled him to live his life as a free spirit, in his very own way. He will be dearly missed
and never forgotten as he rests in peace.

Jobe, Randall Dean 1 Sep 1961 - 28 Feb 1997 CCH-N 1 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Joe & Helen (Mongler) Jobe]
Randall Dean Jobe, 35, Sparta, died Friday, February 28 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. The son of Joe and Helen Mongler Jobe, he was born
September 1, 1961, in Albany, Georgia. Randall was a 1979 graduate of Mexico High
School, Mexico, Missouri. After high school, he was a cattlegroomer, at registered cattle
sales, state fairs and national cattleshows. He was active in the Cub Scouts, 4-H and FFA,
where he served on livestock judging teams. He worked in construction as a roofer for 13
years and was a member of lst Christian Church, Parsons, Kansas. He is survived by: his
parents, Joe and Helen Jobe, Kansas City; a brother, Alan Kent Jobe, Kansas City; a
sister, Sheila Rene Jobe, Kansas City; maternal grandmother, Alys Marguerite Mongler,
Mexico, Missouri; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O.R. Jobe, Lubbock, Texas;
several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Memorial services were held at 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 1997, with Robert Marty and Rev. Randy Sawyer officiating. In lieu
of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Jobe, Troy Gene 1931 - 21 Aug 2005 SN-L 22 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Richard Lee & Effie D. Jobe; married Velma P.]
Troy Gene Jobe, age 74, of Ozark, Mo., passed away at 1:40 a.m. on August 21,
2005, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was a machinist and member of South
Campbell Ave. Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Lee
and Effie D. Jobe. He is survived by his wife, Velma P. Jobe of Ozark, Mo.; son, Bruce
A. Jobe and wife, Victoria, of Merriam Woods, Mo.; daughter, Kathy Jobe of Ozark,
Mo.; sisters, Dee and husband, Bill Beckley, of Springfield, Mo., and Tylene Zumwalt of
Bolivar, Mo.; brothers, Darian Lee Jobe and wife, Kay, of Fordland, Mo., and Olee Jobe
and wife, Sharon, of Rogersville, Mo.; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family;
and many friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2005, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home.
John, Inez Viola 1919 - Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Inez Viola John, 68, of Greeley, Colorado, formerly of Ozark, died in Greeley.
Services for Mrs. John were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Chapel,
Springfield: Burial was in Brushy Knob Cemetery.
John, Roy Paul 26 Oct 1900- 23 Feb 1971 CCR 2 Mar 1972 p8 & OH 2 Mar 1972 p6
Roy Paul John, 71, of Ozark, died in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital in
3:30 p.m. Thursday following a long illness. Mr. John had been a resident of Ozark for
the past three years, coming from Bushyknob. He was a veteran of WWI. Survivors
include his wife, Inez of the home; one son, Bobby Eugene John, of Nebraska; two
daughters, Alicia Kelley of California and May Lou Estes of Branson; his mother, Mrs.
Ava John of Ava; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Story, Sitka, Alaska, and Mrs. Olive Proctor,
Ava; one brother, Tobe, Henderson, Nev.; and nine grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Brushyknob Church with Rev. Orvil
Stephens and Rev. George Taylor officiating. Burial was in Brushyknob Church
Cemetery, under direction of Clingingbeard of Ava.

Johns, Agnes Vera (Monger) 3 Dec 1903 - 29 May 1990 OH 7 Jun 1990
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Cora (Anderson) Monger; married Ralph Linley Johns 5 Mar
1902 - 5 Apr 1982]
Agnes V. Johns, 86, Sparta, died Tuesday, May 29, 1990 in her home, after an
illness of a few months, She was born to Joe and Cora Anderson Monger Dec. 3, 1903 in
St. Louis. She lived most of her life in the Sparta area and was active in community
functions. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ from an early age. She was a
loving mother and grandmother and caring to many friends. She is survived by two sons;
I.J. Johns, and his wife, Susie, Sparta, and Herschel Jones, and his wife, Martha Anne,
Ozark; three sisters, Lucille Collins, Ozark, Josephine Anderson, Castro Valley, Calif.,
and Katy May, Mesa, Ariz.; two brothers, Jack Monger, Nixa, and Jay Monger, Ava; four
granddaughters, Wanda Johns, Springfield, Brenda Lande, Silver Springs, Md., Cathryn
Bumgarner, Sparta, and Cindy Adamson, Hartville; two grandsons, Danny Johns,
Ridgedale, and Rick Johns, Sparta; nine great-granddaughters: seven great-grandsons;
and a great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1982; a
son, Manford, in 1944; and a granddaughter, Carolyn Daughterty, in 1982. Services were
held Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray and David Dugan
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Johns, Albert Newton 23 Mar 1881 - 10 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of William Jackson & Julinda W. (Shipman) Johns; married Nancy Ellen
Gann 25 Feb 1887 - 12 Oct 1977]
Albert N. Johns, 89, of Sparta, died at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday in the Springfield
Baptist Hospital. The retired farmer was a lifelong resident of Sparta and a member of the
Shady Grove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; three sons, Noel C.
Johns and L. Cleo Johns of Sparta; Wesley L. Johns of Edmonds, Wash.; one daughter,
Mrs. Evalee Gibson of Ozark; 10 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Shady Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Fred
Woodall officiating. Burial will follow in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta, under direction
of Harris Funeral Home.
Johns, Barbara Pauline (House) 29 Aug 1933 - 22 Oct 1971 CCR 28 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Hubert & Marguerite (Carr) House; married Harry Herschel Johns]
Mrs. Barbara Pauline Johns, 38, of Ozark, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. A resident of Ozark since 1959, Mrs. Johns was
a native of Billings. She was a member of the South Side Church of Christ here. Mrs.
Johns had operated a pre-school nursery in her home for the past 11 years. Survivors
include her husband, Herschel; two daughters, Wanda and Brenda, both of the home; her
mother, Mrs. Marguerite House, Billings; three brothers, Max House of Torrance, Calif.
and Jack House and Hubert House and Hubert Lee House, both of Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel here with Joe Deal and Dwayne Bray
officiating, Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Johns, Bertha Odessa (Douglas)

23 Jun 1877 - 24 Sep 1952

CCR 2 Oct 1952 p8

Mrs. Bertha Odessa Douglas Johns was born June 23, 1877 and died Sept. 24,
1952 at the age of 75 years. She had been a member of the Church of Christ since an
early age. In 1895, she was united in marriage to J. L. Johns and to this union nine
children were born; one preceding her in death, Sgt. Roy B. Johns. She is survived by her
husband of the home; two sons, Dewey of Springfield and Lee Roy of Sparta; six
daughters, Mrs. Osta Haggarty, Mrs. Hazel Pippin, Mrs. Ruth St. John, Mrs. Cleo Cowan,
Mrs. Lela Robinson and Mrs. Lula Ladd, all of Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Callie Ray; 24
grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday,
Sept 27 in the Sparta Church of Christ by Brother Jesse Weatherwax with burial in the
Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Johns, Charley Manford, S/Sgt. 15 Jan 1923 - 28 Jul 1944 CCR 25 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Ralph Linley & Agnes Vera (Monger)]
Funeral services for S/Sgt. Charley Manford Johns, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Johns of Sparta, Mo., will be held Thursday, Sept. 1, at Louisville, Ky., with burial in the
Zacharry Taylor National Cemetery. Young Johns was killed in action July 28, 1944, in
the crash of a B-26 in France. It will be a combined service for some of the group of six
crewmen who lost their lives caused by colliding with an enemy plane. Sgt. Johns, an
engineer and gunner, started his training in January of 1943 and was sent overseas in
April of 1944. He flew 32 missions from England over Europe and had earned the air
medal with the three oakleaf cluster. Other survivors include two brothers and a nice in
Peoria, Ill., and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe G. Monger of Ozark.
Johns, Clell E. 24 Apr 1916 - 23 Oct 1999 CCH-N 27 Oct 1999
[Note: Son of Charley & Lou (McGinnis) Johns; married 6 Nov 1963 R. Lourea Bridges]
Clell E. Johns, age 83, of Ozark passed away Saturday, October 23, 1999, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center from complications due to a stroke. He was born to
Charley and Lou McGinnis Johns on April 24, 1916, in the Shady Grove Community. He
was united in marriage to R. Lourea Bridges on November 6, 1943. Mr. Johns spent the
early part of his life farming and later moved to Ozark where he operated the Phillips 66
Service Station and Tire Shop with his father-in-law for more than 30 years. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church, Ozark. After retirement from the service station he
drove for Hagale Industries for many years during that time he owned and operated a
school bus for the Ozark R-VI school district. He is survived by his wife Lourea Johns, of
the home; two daughters, Ellen Henry and her husband Stephen of Muskogee, OK, and
Lou Ann Stark and her husband Chris of Springfield; two grandsons, Nathan Henry,
Norman, OK, and Christopher Stark, Lawrence, KS; two sisters, Lorene St. John and her
husband Zack, Sparta, and Faye Short, Ozark; and two nephews, Bob Johnson and his
wife Erva Lou, Sparta, and Earl Brake Jr., Nixa. Mr. Johns was preceded in death by his
parents. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 25, 1999, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Pastor Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery.
Johns, Cordia (Copeland) 5 Sept 1902 - 7 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of George Jefferson & Retta Belle (Walker) Copeland; married John
William "Boyd" Johns 19 Oct 1901 - 25 Jan 1978]

Mrs. Cordia Johns, 69, of Route 2, Fordland, was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7. following an apparent heart attack
while shopping at Kinser’s Foodland in downtown Ozark. Mrs. Johns is survived by her
husband, J. W. “Blackie”: Johns, a former member and Presiding Judge of the Christian
County Court; a son, Jack Johns of Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Mills of
Oldfield and Mrs. Josephine St. John of Batesville, Ark.; nine grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 10 in Adams
Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery.
Johns, Darrell Ray “D. J.” 24 Jan 1967 - 10 Nov 1989 OH 16 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of Darrell & Connie Johns; married Shelley Scott]
Darrell Ray (D.J.) Johns, 22, died Saturday at 8:15 in Cox Medical Center South
from automobile injuries sustained earlier that day. He lived most of his life in Christian
County and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Ozark. As an Ozark High
School student, he participated in sports activities. Survivors include his wife, Shelley;
his mother and stepfather, Connie and Wendell Estep; his father and stepmother, Darrell
and Kathy Johns; a sister, Tina Johns, Ozark; a half-sister, Sheila Johns, Nixa; a
stepbrother, Mark Estep, Springfield; grandparents, Roy and Wilma Johns, Sparta,
Juanita Weter, Seymore, Ind., and Richard and Lucille Estep, Sacramento, Calif.; greatgrandparents, Lloyd Swearengin, Ozark, and Edna Dean, Seymore, Ind.; and his fatherin-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Ronda Scott, Highlandville.
Johns, Dewey Finis 16 Jul 1898 - 22 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of John Leroy "Salt" & Bertha Odessa (Douglas) Johns; Irma Violet Farwell
17 Aug 1903 - 2 Aug 1991]
Dewey F. Johns, 89, of Springfield, died at 9:25 p.m. March 22 in his home after a long
illness. Services for Mr. Johns were held March 25 in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with
John Alley officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. A retired merchant, Mr. Johns had
operated the Johns Grocery store for some time. He also had been a farmer, having
farmed in both Greene and Christian counties. He was a member of the Sunset Church of
Christ, Springfield. His survivors include his wife, Erma, of the home; one daughter, Mrs.
Irene Johnson, Republic; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
Lela Robison, Sparta, and Mrs. Lula Ladd, Sparta; and one brother, Roy Johns, Sparta.
Johns, Edna (Pearson) 19 Feb 1924 - 28 Aug 2006 SN-L 29 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Birdie (Wicks) Pearson; married 1 Dec 1943 James
Edward "Buster" Johns 25 Feb 1915 - 28 Nov 1994]
Edna Johns, age 82, of Ozark, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2006. She
was born February 19, 1924, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, the daughter of John E. and Birdie
(Wicks) Pearson. On December 1, 1943, she was united in marriage to James Edward
"Buster" Johns, who preceded her in death in 1994. Edna and Buster moved to a farm
near Riverdale in 1951, where they lived most of their lives. Edna was a member of
Fremont Hills Baptist Church. She is survived by her six children and their spouses, Edna
"Joyce" McNeal, Ozark, Joel Edward and Janet Johns, Milton, Florida, Jeffrey Lee and
Kathy Johns, Republic, Paul William and Regina Johns, Nixa, Ray Gene and Paula

Johns, Nixa, Jeanette Marie and Glen Frey, West Plains; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; her twin brother, Bill Pearson and wife Johnet, and a second brother, J.W.
Pearson and wife Ruth, all of Terrell, Texas; numerous nephews, nieces and many
friends. In addition to her husband, those preceding her in death were her parents; a
granddaughter, Michelle Miller; and a sister, Gerry Hodges. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, August 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Art Hicklin
officiating. Burial will follow in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to
8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Community
Hospices of America Foundation.
Johns, Frances Julia Ann “Dutch” (Braden) 27 Dec 1870 - 1 May 1957 CCR 9 May
1957 p3
Funeral services for Julia Frances Johns, 86, who died May 1 at the Smith Rest
Home in Ozark, after an illness of two years, were held Friday, May 3, at the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Wayne Bray officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of the Sparta community, she was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. She is survived by one brother, George Braden of
Sparta.
Johns, George W. “Jack” 30 Nov 1920 - 27 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of John William “Boyd”& Corda (Copeland) Johns; married 13 Jan 1949
Geraldine]
George W Jack Johns of Rogersville passed away at his home on November 27,
1999 at 8 a.m. after a long illness. He was 78 years, 11 months and 27 days. Jack was
born at Bruner Mo. on November 30, 1920 to J.W Johns and Corda Copeland Johns. He
was a graduate of Sparta High School, a Veteran of WW II and member of the Orlan
Smith DAV a member and Deacon at the Springhill Baptist Church, Rogersville. He
retired from Friendly Ford in November 1982 where he worked in the parts Dept. He was
married to Geraldine on January 13, 1945 and she survives of the Home. Also surviving
is one son Jackie and his wife Judy of Marshfield; one daughter Deloris Burr and
husband Gary of Springfield, four grandchildren Jeff Johns and wife Missy, Joey Johns
and wife Bobbie all of Marshfield, Shelley Burr of Springfield and Donna Allen and
husband John of Willard, nine great-grandchildren Danielle, Jessica, Ethan, Kaelyn,
Lachelle, Casie, Dakota, Natalie and Madison, One Sister Josephine St. John of
Batesville, Ark. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Geraldine Mills. He
is also survived by many nieces, nephews and a host of friends and relatives: Services
was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 1999 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home
Rogersville with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday
in the Funeral Home.
Johns, Grace Florence (Ferguson) 28 Mar 1892 - 21 Oct 1965 CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Amanda (Walker) Ferguson; married Millard Clarence
Johns 5 Nov 1885 - 8 Jun 1963]
Mrs. Grace F. Johns, 73, a lifelong resident of the Sparta community, died at 5:40
a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was a member of Sparta
Baptist Church and was a past president of the Sparta Garden Club. Her husband, Millard

C. Johns, died in June 1963. A daughter, Mrs. Claradine Kraft, of Ozark survives.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis
Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Johns, Hortense (Swearengin) 15 Jan 1909 - 20 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Ellis & Mary (Brazeal) Swearengin; married Rona Buck Johns 5 Feb
1907 - May 1964]
Hortense Johns died Saturday. Jan. 20, 1996 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was
born at Bruner, the only child of Ellis and Mary (Brazeal) Swearengin. She was a
homemaker and a lifelong resident of the Sparta area. She was a member of First Baptist
Church, Sparta, where she had taught Vacation Bible School, Training Union and was
active in the Women's Missionary Union. Survivors include: Two sons and their wives,
Ronnie and Janet Johns. Ozark. and Leonard and Margo Johns, Florida state: a daughter
and her husband, Eileen and Maynard Rodgers, Branson; ten grandchildren; and several
great-grandchildren. Her husband, Rona B. Johns, preceded her in death in May of 1964.
Funeral services were Sunday, Jan. 21, 1996 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery, near Fordland.
Johns, Irma Violet (Farwell) 17 Aug 1903 - 2 Aug 1991 NN-E 8 Aug 1991
[Note: Daughter of Charles Jerome & Minerva "Minnie" (Mills) Farwell; married
Dewey Finis Johns 16 Jul 1898 - 22 Mar 1988]
Irma Johns, 87, Springfield, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Aug. 17, 1903, in Christian County, to
Charles and Minerva Farwell. She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Johns. She is survived by a daughter, Irene
Johnson, Republic; a sister, Agnes Hall, Nixa; a grandson, Gary Johnson, Ozark; a
granddaughter. Karen Robinson, Springfield; four great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-granddaughter. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with
John Alley and Dennis Smith officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Johns, James E. "Buster" 25 Feb 1915 – 28 Nov 1994 CCH-N 7 Dec 1994
James E. "Buster" Johns, 79, Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 28, 1994, in his home.
He was born Feb. 25, 1915 near Seymour, the son of William and Surilda Cardwell
Johns. On Dec. 1, 1943, he was united in marriage to Edna Elizabeth Pearson. While
serving in the United States Army during World War II, he fought in the Battle of the
Bulge and was a POW for six months. He was a recipient of the Purple Heart Award. He
lived and farmed near Ozark since 1952. Preceding him in death were his parents; a
brother, William Robert Johns; and a sister, Florene Silvey. Survivors include his wife,
Edna; six children and their spouses, Edna "Joyce" and Gary McNeal, Springfield, Joel
Edward and Janet Johns, Milton, Florida, Jeffry Lee and Kathy Johns, Republic, Paul
William and Regina Johns, Nixa, Ray Gene and Paula Johns, Nixa, and Jeanette Marie
and Glen Frey, Cabool; a sister, Agnes Maples, Nixa; and eight grandchildren, Michelle
Miller, Chris Johns, Shane Robinson, Dusty Robinson, Ashlee Johns, Jarrod, Caitlin Frey
and Megan Frey. Funeral services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home with Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial with military honors were in Seymour Masonic

Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or
the American Cancer Society.
Johns, Jennie Marie (Woodall) 21 Dec 1910 - 26 Oct 1990 OH 1 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Marcus & Biddie (Bryant) Woodall; married Noel Clyde Johns]
Marie Johns, 79, Sparta, died Friday afternoon, Oct. 26, 1990, in A Little Bit
Country Private Nursing Care. A lifelong resident of Sparta, she had been a member of
Shady Grove Baptist Church for 62 years. Survivors include her husband, Noel; a
daughter, Marlene Watts, and her husband, Rex, Sparta; three grandchildren, Greg Watts,
Ozark, Jenise Humble, Sparta, and Bryan Watts, Weatherford, Texas; a half-brother,
Howard Woodall, Springfield; six great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. John Hyde
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Johns, John LeRoy “Salt” 14 Mar 1871 - 19 Nov 1958 CCR 27 Nov 1958 p1
Funeral services for John LeRoy Johns, 87, who died Nov. 19, were held
Saturday, No. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Sparta Church of Christ, with Jess Weatherwax
officiating. Burial was in the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He had been a member of
the Church of Christ for the past 36 years. Survivors include two sons, Dewey F. Johns of
Springfield and LeRoy Johns of Sparta, six daughters, Mrs. Oata Givens, Mrs. Hazel
Pippin, Mrs. Ruth St. John, Mrs. Lela Robinson, Mrs. Lula Ladd, all of Sparta and Mrs.
Cleo Cowan of Upland, Calif.; 24 grandchildren and seven great, great grandchildren.
Johns, Joseph “Bud” 28 Sep 1870 - 5 Aug 1949 CCR 11 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of William W. & Rachel Catherine (Braden) Johns; married 17 Jan 1895 Ida
B. Nelson 17 Jan 1878 - 6 May 1911; m/2 Martha Ellison 13 Oct 1870 - 23 Feb 1968]
Funeral services for Bud Johns, 78, a lifelong resident of the eastern part of the
county, who resided on the farm on which he was born his entire lifetime, and who died
Aug. 5, were held Sunday afternoon at the Dogwood church. Burial was in Dogwood
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. In 1895 he was married to Ida
Nelson and to this union was born a daughter, Beulah. Both wife and daughter preceded
him in death. In 1919 he was married to Martha Ellison. He is survived by the widow and
a stepdaughter, Mrs. Opal Garrison of Stillwater, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. Bell Barber
of Aurora.
Johns, Joseph Leslie “Joe” 5 Oct 1900 - 23 Oct 1973 OH 1 Nov 1973 p7
[Note: Son of George Anderson & Mary Catherine (Monger) Johns; married Etta Mae
Foster 5 Aug 1908 - 25 Jun 1994]
Sparta - Funeral services for Joe L. Johns, 72, of Sparta, were held last Friday in
the Sparta Church of Christ, with Tom Smith and Elmer Butler officiating, Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Mae; three
sons, Glen of Modesto, Calif., Clifford of California, Mo. and Sammie of Springfield;
two daughters, Mrs. Evalena Davis and Mrs. Juanita Luttrell, both of Rogersville; a
brother, Warren of Sparta; a half-brother, Corbett Irwin, Pismo Beach, Calif.; a halfsister, Mrs. Octavia Merritt, Belenm, N. M.; 12 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.

Johns, Lacy Cordella (Brown) 14 Jun 1904 – 22 Nov 1995
Lacy Cordella Brown Johns, 91, formerly of Sparta, died in Powellhurst Care
Center, Portland, Oregon, Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995. She was born June 14, 1904, near
Rogersville. She was a member of the Church of Christ. In 1923, she was united in
marriage to Warren Louie Johns who preceded her in death in 1975, She was also
preceded in death by three sons, Arlie H. Johns, Lora E. “Bud” Johns, and Jimmie W.
Johns. Survivors include nine children: George R. Johns. Portland, Or., Leslie R. Johns,
Nixa, Lloyd C. Johns, Portland. Or., Novella J. Killian, Simi Valley, Calif.. Paul L.
Johns, Missoula, Montana, Roger L. Johns, Vancouver, Wash., Judy A Newkirk,
Redondo Beach. Calif., Mike O. Johns Gresham, Or., and Carol L. McGuire, Springfield,
Or., two sisters, Elodie Hastings, Springfield, Mo., and Elsie Loveland, Weatherford, Tx.;
thirty-three grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. Graveside funeral services will be at 12:00 noon today at Sparta Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Johns, Leroy “Roy” 25 Oct 1919 – 14 Mar 2000 CCH-N 22 Mar 2000
Leroy “Roy” Johns, age 80, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2000 in
St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born October 25, 1919, the son of
John and Bertha (Douglas) Johns. He lived throughout his life in Christian County and on
September 25, 1942. married Wilma Irene Swearengin. Mr. Johns was a farmer and was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his family and
was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Survivors include: his wife, Wilma; three
children and their spouses, Wanda and Jim Maples, Deana and Andy Del Carlo, Darrell
and Vivian Johns, all of Sparta; six grandchildren, Larry Blevins, La Trica Young, Tina
Swearengin, Sheila Johns, Bradley Blevins, and Darren Blevins; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons, Darrell Ray Johns, and
Russell Blevins; and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Friday,
March 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Johns, Lesley Cleo 18 Mar 1916 - 17 Jul 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Albert Newton & Nancy Ellen (Gann) Johns; married Leona Birdella
Freeman]
Lesley Cleo Johns, 72, of Ozark, died at 6:15 a.m. June 17 in his home. Services
for Mr. Johns were held Monday at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Don Blansit
and Harry Cole officiating. Military rites were conducted by the American Legion Post
No. 676 and VFW Post No. 3404. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery, near Sparta. A
former longtime Shady Grove resident, Mr. Johns had resided in Ozark since 1979. He
was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church, and was a retired security officer for
Consumers Warehouse. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Johns was
preceded in death by a son, Thomas L. Johns, in 1978. He is survived by his wife, Leona;
four sons, Lesley, Terry, David and Jimmy, all of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Sue
McHaffie, Sparta, and Mrs. Lana Beth Smith, Ozark; two brothers, Noel Johns, Sparta,
and Wesley Johns, Edmonds, Washington; a sister, Mrs. Evalee Gibson, Sparta; 12

grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
Johns, Lloyd Clay 14 Apr 1929 - 2 Apr 1996 CCH-N 15 May 1996
[Note: Son of Warren Louie & Lacy Cordelia (Brown) Johns]
Lloyd Clay Johns, 66, formerly of Sparta, died April 2 of a cerebral hemorrhage.
Clay was the son of Warren and Lacy Johns. He attended Sparta High School and served
in the Army, 1947-48. He moved to Oregon in 1951 and worked as a warehouseman until
1984 when he was medically retired. He was preceded in death by his parents; a twin
brother, Floyd, who died at birth; and three brothers, Arlie, Lora, and Jim. He is survived
by three sisters, Novalla Killian, Simi Valley, California, Judy Newkirk of Redondo
Beach, Calif. and Carol McGuire of Springfield, Oregon; five brothers, Geo. R. of
Portland, Oregon, Les Johns of Nixa and Paul of Missoula, Montana, Roger of
Vancouver, Washington and Mike of Gresham, Oregon. Graveside services were held
April 24, 1996 at Williamette National Cemetery, Portland, Oregon.
Johns, Lou (McGinnis) 4 Jun 1892 - 11 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Sarah (Shipman) McGinnis; married Charley Johns 27 Sep
1887 - 24 Feb 1940]
Lou Johns, 96, of Sparta, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 at Springfield
Community Hospital following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Johns will be held at 2:30
p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 16, in the Adams Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth
Lupton officiating. Burial will be in Shipman Cemetery. Mrs. Johns was born June 4,
1892, to John and Sarah McGinnis. She was a homemaker and a lifelong resident of the
Sparta area, where she was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Mrs. Johns was
preceded in death by her husband, Charley, in 1940. Surviving are a son and daughter-inlaw, Clell and Lourea Johns, Ozark; two daughters, Faye Short, Ozark, and Lorene St.
John and her husband, Zack, Sparta; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Johns, Mica Sue (Moody) 20 Aug 1939 - 25 Dec 2004 CCH-N 29 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Vada (Rippie) Moody]
Mica Sue Johns, 65, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004 at her home. Cremation
is under the direction of Forsyth Welchel Chapel, Forsyth, Mo. Mica was born Aug. 20,
1939 in Hartville, Mo., the daughter of Harry and Vada (Rippie) Moody. They preceded
her in death. Mica is survived by two daughters, Tammy Johns, Ozark, and Pandora
Johnson, Springfield; and seven grandchildren.
Johns, Millard Clarence
5 Nov 1885 - 8 Jun 1963 CCR 13 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of William Jackson & Julinda W. (Shipman) Johns; married Ferguson, Grace
Florence Ferguson 28 Mar 1892 - 21 Oct 1965 ]
Millard Johns, 77, a retired farmer, died at his home at Sparta early Saturday after
a long illness. Mr. Johns, a life-long resident of the community, was a member of Sparta
Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Grace; a daughter,
Mrs. Claradine Kraft, Ozark; a brother, Albert, Sparta; and a sister, Mrs Ollie Dougan,
Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev
Ralph Maness officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery with Harris of Ozark in charge.

Johns, Nancy Ellen (Gann) 25 Feb 1887 - 12 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of Thomas L. & Mary Melissa (Hood) Gann; married Albert Newton
Johns 23 Mar 1881 - 10 Oct 1970 ]
SPARTA - Services for Mrs. Nance E. Johns, 59, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Shady Grove Baptist church with the Revs. Fred Woodall and Leeroy Maples
officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery here under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mrs. Johns died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, after short
illness. She was a longtime resident of the Shady Grove community southwest of here
and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for the past 73 years. Survivors
include three sons, Noel and Cleo, both of Sparta and Wesley of Edmonds, Wash.; a
daughter, Mrs. Eva lee Gibson, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and a
great great grandchild.
AND
Johns, Nancy Ellen (Gann) 25 Feb 1887 - 12 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p11
We wish to extend our thanks and deep gratitude to our friends, relatives and
neighbors for the prayers, flowers and food in the loss of our loved one. The Nancy
John’s Family.
Johns, Noel C. 31 Mar 1909 - 20 Jul 2004 SN-L 21 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Albert & Nancy (Gann) Johns; married 17 Oct 1931 Marie Woodall]
Noel C. Johns, age 95, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2004, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born March 31, 1909, in Christian County, the son of Albert
and Nancy (Gann) Johns. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1930 and on Oct. 17,
1931, was united in marriage to Marie Woodall. Throughout his working career, Mr.
Johns owned and operated a general store at Shady Grove, drove a milk truck, and
worked at Rathbun Hardware in Sparta. He had been a member of Shady Grove Baptist
Church for over 75 years. He had the privilege of singing at over 600 area funerals. He
was also a member for over 50 years and Past Master of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296.
Survivors include his daughter, Marlene Watts, Sparta; three grandchildren and their
spouses, Gregg and Kathy Watts, Jenise and Tom Humble, Sparta, and Bryan and Susan
Watts, Weatherford, Texas; eight great grandchildren, Janie Gann, Ozark, Ryan Gann,
Denver, Colo., Kelly Watts, Sparta, Amy Humble, Andy Humble and wife Nicole, and
Aric Humble, all of Sparta, Stephanie Garner and husband Paul, and Timothy Watts, all
of Weatherford, Texas; three g r e a t g r e at-grandchildren, Holden Brown, Sparta, and
Thomas Garner and Shane Johnson Jr., both of Weatherford, Texas; a sister, Evelee
Gibson, Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Johns, Edmonds, Wash., and Leona Johns,
Ozark; a brother-in-law, Howard Woodall, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, in 1990; two brothers, Cleo and Wesley
Johns; and his son-in-law, Rex Watts. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gilbert Spencer officiating. Burial will
follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
AND
Johns, Noel C. 31 Mar 1909 - 20 Jul 1904 CCH-N 28 July 2004
Noel C. Johns, 95, Sparta, died Tuesday, July 20, 2004 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born March 31, 1909 in Christian County, the son of Albert and Nancy

(Gann) Johns. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1930 and on October 17, 1931
was united in marriage to Marie Woodall. Throughout his working career Mr. Johns
owned and operated a general store at Shady Grove, drove a milk truck and worked at
Rathbun Hardware in Sparta. He had been a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church for
over 75 years. He had the privilege of singing at over 600 area funerals. He was also a
member for over 50 years and Past Master of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296. Survivors
include: His daughter, Marlene Watts, Sparta; three grandchildren and their spouses,
Gregg and Kathy Watts, Sparta, Jenise and Tom Humble, Sparta, and Bryan and Susan
Watts, Weatherford, Texas; eight great-grandchildren, Janie Gann, Ozark, Ryan Gann,
Denver, Colorado, Kelly Watts, Sparta, Amy Humble, Andy Humble and wife Nicole,
and Aric Humble all of Sparta, Stephanie Garner and husband Paul, and Timothy Watts,
all of Weatherford, Texas; three great-great-grandchildren, Holden Brown, Sparta, and
Thomas Garner and Shane Johnson, Jr., both of Weatherford, Texas; a sister, Evalee
Gibson, Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Eleanor Johns, Edmonds Washington, and Leona
Johns, Ozark; a brother-in-law, Howard Woodall, Springfield; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie, in 1990, two brothers, Cleo and
Wesley Johns, and his son-in-law, Rex Watts. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday,
July 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gilbert Spencer officiating. Burial
followed in Sparta Cemetery.
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Johns, Noel Dean 4 Nov 1938 - 7 Jan 1994 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of William Robert & Ruby (Miller) Johns; married Oleta]
Noel Dean Johns, 55, Ozark, formerly of Seymour, died Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 in
the Harry S Truman Veterans Memorial Hospital in Columbia. He was born Nov. 4, 1938
in Seymour, the son of William Robert and Ruby Miller Johns. He served with the U.S.
Army in the late 50s and was a truck driver. He had lived in Wiggens, Miss., for several
years before moving back to Missouri to make his home in Ozark, where he attended the
First Baptist Church when his health permitted. Survivors include his wife, Oleta; four
sons, Carl Dean Johns, Strasbourg, France, Michael Dean Johns, Fordland, Leon
McHenry, Loveland, Colo., and Keith McHenry, Ozark; two daughters, Cathy Marie
Alexander, Nixa, and Linda Shelton, Salem; eight grandchildren; one brother, Raymond
Johns, Seymour; two sisters, Edna Schatley and Lela Arnold, both of Rogersville; several
nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, in Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial will be in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Johns, Ollie Elizabeth (Walker) 20 Feb 1876 - 6 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Albert J. & Louiza Eveline Tennessee (Burks) Walker; ; married 1894
Thomas Finley Johns 27 Mar 1873 - 25 Mar 1953]
Mrs. Ollie E. Johns was born February 20, 1876 and passed away at her home
near Bruner, MO., on February 6, 1952. She was the daughter of the late A. J. and Lousia
Walker. In 1894, she was united in marriage to T. F. Johns and to this union were born
two children. One daughter preceded her in death. Survivors are her husband; her
daughter, Mrs. Jessie Holman of the home; two grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Mrs. Laura McHaffie of Bruner, Mrs. Lula Harvill of Keltner and Mrs. Ella
Alshire of Jaris Island, SC. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the

LaRose school house with Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Burial was in the McHaffie
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Johns, Ray “Bud” 11 Sep 1916 - 4 Mar 1945 CCR 21 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of John Leroy "Salt" & Bertha Odessa (Douglas) Johns; married Verda
Marie Iorg]
Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Sparta
Church of Christ, by Bro. Jesse Weatherwax, for S/Sgt. Ray Johns, 28, who was killed at
Neuss, Germany, March 4, 1945. He entered the services on December 27, 1942. On
August 15, 1942, he married Miss Marie Iorg. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J.L. Johns, one son, Jerry Ray; six sisters, Mrs. Osta Haggerty, Mrs. Hazel Pippin, Mrs.
Ruth St. John, Mrs. Lela Roberson, Mrs. Lula Ladd and Mrs. Cleo Cowan; two brothers,
Dewey and Leroy. Military services were held at the grave and burial was in the Sparta
cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Johns, Rebecca Lourea (Bridges) 12 Mar 1923 - 18 Nov 2001
Rebecca Lourea (Bridges) Johns was born March 12, 1923, southeast of Ozark in
the community of Christian Center to Bert and Mamie Bridges. She went to be with the
Lord and her family November 18, 2001. She graduated from Ozark High School in 1941
and later attended and graduated from Gertrude’s Beauty School in Springfield and
thereafter worked as a beautician in Ozark. In 1943, she married Clell Eugene Johns of
Sparta, and to this union two daughters were born, Ellen Kay and Lou Ann. She was a
faithful member of First Baptist Church of Ozark for 66 years. She is survived by her two
daughters, Ellen Kay Henry and Lou Ann Stark and spouse, Chris Stark, of Springfield;
grandsons, Nathan Blake Henry of Norman, Okla. And Christopher John Stark of
Lawrence, Kan.; nephew, Earl Blake Jr. of Nixa; a sister-in-law, Lorene St. John; and a
niece, Erva Lou Johnson, both of Sparta; an aunt, Inez Bryant of Rolla; and two cousins,
Darrell Bryant of Windsor and I Margaret Kandler of Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Allen Harrison and Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be beside her husband, Clell, in
McCoy Cemetery, where they will be “together forever at last.” Visitation will be from 6
to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, November 20, 2001.
Johns, Rona Buck 5 Feb 1907 - 10 May 1964 CCR 14 May 1964 p1
[Note: Son of William Henry & Mary Alice (Smith) Johns; married Hortense
Swearengin]
Roma B. Jones, 57, died about 7:15 a.m. Sunday at his home five miles northeast
of Sparta as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Christian County coroner, Dean
Harris reported Sunday night. Mr. Johns reportedly shot himself with a 12 gauge shotgun
in the lower left chest. There will be no inquest into the death, according to Harris, who
ruled the death a suicide. Mr. Johns who, according to officials, had been despondent and
in ill health for some time, shot himself on the back porch of his home. The body was
discovered by his wife, who was in another part of the home. A lifelong resident of the
Sparta community, he is survived by his wife, Hortense; two sons, Leonard, 1109 North
Cedarbrook, Springfield, and Ronnie, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Eileen Rogers,
Rogersville; two brothers, Frank, Yakima, Wash. and J. W., Fordland; five sisters, Mrs.

Georgia Swearengin, Bethal, Kan., Mrs. Bessie Lassley, Selma, Calif., Mrs. Mary
Ackles, Mount Orab, Ohio, Mrs. Elsie Osborn, and Mrs. Eva Pettit, both of Sparta; and
six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Harris Chapel at
Ozark. The Rev. Dennis Swift officiated and burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Johns, Sammie 18 Dec 1911 - 5 Mar 2005 SN-L 8 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Jasper & Mary (Killian) Johns; married Edith Ellingsworth]
Sammie Johns, 93, Ozark, left his earthly home Saturday, March 5, 2005, in St.
John's Regional Hospital surrounded by his family and pastor singing hymns and holding
hands until he touched the hand of God. Sammie was born on Dec. 18, 1911, in Thayer,
Kan., to Jasper and Mary (Killian) Johns. He proudly served the country he loved in the
United States Army during World War II. He was married to the late Edith Ellingsworth.
He was known for his green thumb and his love for fishing, bowling, and baseball. He
was a Professional Welter Weight Boxer years ago and was known as "Sonnie Boy
Johns". At the age of 68, he gave his heart to the Lord Jesus and then became a member
of Glendale Baptist Church. For the last five years, Sammie resided at Century Pines
Retirement Home where he was crowned King. He was loved and cared for by staff and
friends. He was truly blessed with a sound, sharp mind and a great sense of humor to the
very end. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith; son-in-law, Jerry Alexander; and
brother, Angelo Johns. Survivors include daughters, Peggy Alexander, Sandy Tompkins
and husband, Robert; grandchildren, Toni and John Cunningham, Tom and Rhonda
Alexander, Jackie and Steve Snead, Scott and Julie Alexander, all of the Springfield area,
and Robin Hilliar and Steve Tompkins, Florissant, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Kip and
Amanda Cunningham, Keri and Travis Marshall, Jared and Joel Alexander, Abigail and
Isabel Alexander, and Will Snead, all of the Springfield area, and Kyle and Katie Hilliar;
and great-great-granddaughter, Kaytlin Hilliar, Florissant, Mo. Services will be on
Wednesday, March 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Glendale Baptist Church, 2236 Ingram Mill
Road, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte, with
Rev. Mark Baker and Rev. Thomas McClain officiating. Burial will follow in the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation is today from 5 to 7
p.m. in the funeral home. For those desiring, memorials contributions may be made in
Sammie's memory to the Glendale Baptist Church with envelopes provided in the funeral
home.
Johns, Shirley (Davenport) 10 Jun 1932 - 2 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of Cordy Anthony & Gladys Lorene (Johnson) Davenport; married
Leslie Roscoe Johns]
Shirley Johns, 55, of Nixa, died at 8:50 p.m. Feb. 2 in her home after a short
illness. Services for Mrs. Johns were held Saturday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with
James Baysinger officiating, assisted by Dwain Stoops. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Mrs. Johns was a former longtime Sparta resident, moving to Nixa in 1973. She was
preceded in death by her parents, C.A. Davenport and Gladys Johnson Warden; and a
daughter, Jackie Sue Johns, on June 22, 1985. Her survivors include her husband, Leslie;
three daughters, Janis, and son-in-law, Lee Walker, of Chadwick, and Joyce Johns and
Jeanne Johns, both of Springfield; two grandchildren, David Walker and Karen Walker,
both of Chadwick; a brother, Arle Davenport, Baldwin Park, California; her stepmother,

Mrs. Goldie Adams, Stockton, California; her stepfather, Jack Warden, Joplin; and a
niece and two nephews.
Johns, Warren Louie 2 Sep 1905 - 1 Sep 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of George Anderson & Mary Catherine (Monger) Johns; married Lacy
Cordelia Brown 14 Jun 1904 - 22 Nov 1995]
SPARTA - Warren L. Johns, 69, of Sparta, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield following a short illness. Mr. Johns, a retired farmer, was a
longtime resident of the Sparta community. His survivors include his wife, Lacy; nine
sons, Arley H., Roger L., Mike O. and Lloyd C., all of Portland, Ore., George R. of the
home, Leslie H. of Nixa and Lora E. of Fordland, Jimmy of El Paso, Texas and Paul L. of
Missoula, Mont..; three daughters, Mrs. Novella Killian, Simi Valley, Calif., Mrs. Judy
Ann Newkirk, Torrence, Calif.. and Mrs. Carol Jo Shaughnessy, Portland, Ore.; a halfbrother, James C. Irvin of San Luis Obispo, Calif.; a half-sister, Mrs. Octavia L. Merritt,
Belen, N. M.; 30 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements were under
direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
AND
Johns, Warren Louie 2 Sep 1905 - 1 Sep 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
Lacy C. Johns and children wish to express their deep appreciation to all those
who offered gifts of kindness during our time of sorrow. A special thank you to the
ambulance attendants, florist shop employees and the Adams Funeral Home.
Johnson, Aaron Boyed 29 Aug 1905 - 28 Aug 1995 CCH-N 6 Sep 1995
[Note: Son of William Thomas & Martha Jane (Kimmons) Johnson; married Esther
Borg]
Aaron Boyed Johnson, 90, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, 1995, in
the Nixa Park Care Center. Mr. Johnson was born Sunday, Aug. 29, 1905, in Nixa, the
son of William Thomas and Martha Jane Kimmons Johnson. He was a member of
Modern Woodmen of America and had a great love for his dog. He was preceded in
death by his parents, one sister, and his wife, Esther Borg Johnson. He is survived by one
daughter; Aarona Chorostecki, of Illinois; one son, Ronald B. Johnson, of Calif.; six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Aug.
31, 1995, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl
officiating.
Johnson, Alice (Monger) Humble 17 Jan 1860 - 12 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Oct 1950
[Note: Daughter of John William & Matilda (Waller) Monger; married 28 Sep 1887 M.
T. Humble; married 14 Dec 1899 William Marion Johnson 23 Sep 1862 - 22 Jul 1957 marriage date according to 1900 census & marriage records]
Funeral services for Mrs. W.M. Johnson, 90, of Sparta, were held Sunday
afternoon in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. E.N. Web officiating. Mrs. Johnson
died Thursday, October 12. An active member of the Sparta Baptist Church, she was a
regular attendant at church until two weeks before her death. She had joined the church in
her young womanhood. She was born Alice Monger, daughter of John and Matilda
Monger, on January 17, 1860. A lifetime resident of the Sparta community, she was
known to all her friends as Aunt Alice. By her first marriage she had one child, which

died in infancy. She married W. M. Johnson Dec. 14, 1900. she is survived by her
husband, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Beatrice Anderson and Mrs. Audrey Ladd, nine
grandchildren and by 13 great-grandchildren. Burial Sunday afternoon was in the Sparta
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Johnson, Almus Hershel 4 Mar 1910 - 14 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
Almus Hershel Johnson, 71, Billings, died on Nov. 14. He had been in ill health
for a year. Mr. Johnson was a retired carpenter and farmer. Survivors include three
sisters, Mrs. Belle Stafford, Springfield, Mrs. Grace Chandler, Springfield, and Mrs.
Beulah Thomas, Dadeville; and a brother, Earl, Springfield. Services were held Nov. 17
at Klingner Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. W.E. Dowell officiating. Burial was in
Mount Olive Cemetery near Marionville.
Johnson, Alton "Tex" Taylor 23 Apr 1914 - 18 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of James Walter & Lizzie (Cook) Johnson]
Alton "Tex" Taylor Johnson, 86, Ozark, passed away Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 in
his residence following an extended illness of ALS. Alton was born Thursday, April 23,
1914 in Daingerfield, Texas, the son of James Walter and Lizzie (Cook) Johnson. He was
a retired law enforcement official serving as deputy sheriff in Taney County, Mo., and
later serving as police chief in the Branson, Rockaway Beach area. "Tex's" spirit of
dedication will be missed by the people he so willingly served in the community. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a granddaughter, Sherry Johnson, a brother, Rayford
Johnson and sisters, Lillian and Gladys. He is survived by his daughter, Betty Johnson,
Springfield; his son, Charles Johnson and wife Chloeta, Walnut Shade; grandchildren
Sam Johnson, Highlandville, Mike Lupton and Raymond Fulcher, both of Springfield.
Funeral services were held Jan. 22 in the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend
Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial followed in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Cemetery, Springfield under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, Missouri Police Chiefs
Association or National Sheriff's Association.
Johnson, Amos M. 17 Sep 1874 - 4 Jul 1963 CCR 11 Jul 1963
[Note: married first Ermena “Emma” Bray 22 Nov 1875 - 11 May 1939; m/2 Lydia Bell
(Garrison) Shipman 1873 - 1970, widow of Isaac L. Shipman]
Amos M. Johnson, 88, of Ozark, died at his home at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday. Mr.
Johnson was a lifelong resident of Christian County. He is survived by his wife, Lydia; a
daughter, Mrs. Pauline Brown, of Long Beach, Calif.; one son, Roy, of the state of
California; three step-daughters, Mrs. Lois Garrison, of Route 1, Sparta, Mrs. Goldie
Hooper and Mrs. Gladys Walters, both of Springfield; two step-sons, Ralph Shipman, of
Springfield, and Tandy Shipman, of Ozark. Funeral arrangements are under the direction
of Adams and Monger of Ozark.
Johnson, Arthur M. Jul 1893 - 9 Aug 1964
CCR 13 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James H. & Sarah A. ( ) Johnson]
Graveside services for Arthur M. Johnson, 71, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Adams-Monger Cemetery (sic) here with the Rev. William T. White officiating. He died

at 2 p.m. Saturday August 8 at the Christian Rest Home here after a short illness. A
member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark, he was a lifelong resident of the Ozark and
Sparta communities. Surviving are a son, Clell, Joplin; one brother, Sherman,
Springfield; and two grandsons.
Johnson, Augusta (Jones) 1878 - Nov 1953BT 26 Nov 1953
Funeral services were held November 16 at Mt. Olive Church with Rev. A. T.
Mahanay of Republic officiating for Mrs. Augusta Johnson, 75 of Marionville who
passed away Saturday morning at a nursing home in Aurora where she had been a patient
for the past three months. Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of
Bradford-Surridge of Marionville. Mrs. Johnson was a native of Christian County and the
widow of John William Johnson. Survivors are three sons, Oka of Rt. 1, Marionville;
Hugh of China Lake, Calif.; and Carel of Tacoma, Wash.; nine grandchildren and five
great grandchildren; a brother, James C. Jones of Marionville; and three sisters, Mrs. W.
E. Boyd of Oklahoma City, Okla; Mrs. Earl Garoutte, Stratford, Tex and Mrs. Lester
Mack of Rogersville.
Johnson, Basil M. 28 Jun 1915 - 31 Jul 1999 CCH-N 4 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of John Frances & Emma Daisy (Shipman) Johnson; married 12 Oct 1940
Flora Faye Winslow]
Basil M. Johnson, 84, of Ozark passed away Saturday July 31, 1999 at his home.
Basil was born Monday June 28, 1915 at Christian County, Missouri, the son of John
Frances Johnson, and Emma Daisy Shipman Johnson. On October 12, 1940 Basil was
joined in marriage to Flora Faye Winslow at Ozark. Basil and Faye would soon celebrate
59 years of marriage. Basil served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Basil worked in the mines and for the railroad and was an excellent mechanic. Basil was
of the Baptist faith and was converted early in life. Basil loved to fish, hunt, especially
coon hunting. He also enjoyed digging ginseng root and has the honor of being recorded
as the digging the largest ginseng root in the state of Missouri. Basil was preceded in
death by his mother in 1923, his father in 1955, and an infant son, David Paul in 1945. He
was preceded in death by six sisters and one brother. Basil will be greatly missed by his
survivors who include his wife Flora Faye; three sons, Richard Lee and his wife Carolyn
of Highlandville; Roger Dale and Tommy Steven both of Ozark; a daughter Brenda Gail
Pruett and her companion Roger Dunlap of Strafford; his Mother-In-Law, Ina Biers of
Nixa; his grandchildren; Jennifer Christman, Leslie McCafferty, Nikki Johnson, Lucas
Johnson, Rhonda Langley Robin Blansit, Annahlee Johnson, Ricky Hood, Tina Johnson,
Tommy Johnson, Michael Johnson, and Kelly Pruett, His step grandchildren; Mike
Sportsman, Brian Sportsman, and Brad Sportsman; his great-grandchildren, David
Langley and Daniel Langley. Also surviving are nieces, nephews and many other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday August 3, 1999 at. the
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverends Hubert Swearengin and Bob
Long officiating. Burial with military honors were at the Highlandville Cemetery.
Visitation were Monday, August 2, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Johnson, Bessie May (Steinbeck) 11 Aug 1920 - 26 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991

[Note: Daughter of Harry & Stella Steinbeck; married Herbert Johnson 20 Nov 1915 Jun 1984]
Bessie May Johnson, 70, Nixa, died at noon Wednesday, June 26, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. The daughter of Harry and Stella Steinbeck, she was
born Aug. 11, 1920. She was a member of North Nixa Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Herbert, June 7, 1984. She is survived by two sons, Michael
Wayne, San Francisco, Calif., and Johnny, Springfield; a daughter, Sherrell Luckie,
Springfield; and a sister, Lucille Rand, Versailles. Graveside services were Friday in
Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. The Rev. Jim
Schudy officiated. Memorials may be made to the Diabetes Association or Good
Samaritan Boys Ranch.
Johnson, Bobby Gene 19 May 1929 - 3 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
Bobby Gene Johnson, age 70, Sparta, passed away Thursday, February 3,
2000, in Cox Medical South, Springfield. He was born May 19, 1929, in Sparta,
Missouri, the son of Denver Calvin Johnson and Lorene Johns Johnson St. John.
On December 28, 1952, he and Erva Lou Bolin were united in marriage. Mr.
Johnson was a farmer and lived all of his life in Sparta, where he was a member of
the Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife, Erva Lou Johnson, Sparta; his
mother, Lorene St. John and stepfather, Zack, Sparta; an uncle, Olin Johnson,
Springfield; two aunts, Faye Short and Lourea Johns, both of Ozark and three
cousins, Nadine Winslow, Ozark, Lou Ann Stark, Springfield, and Ellen Kay
Henry, Muskogee, OK. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services
were Sunday, February 6, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely
Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Johnson, Budd Eldon
21 Sep 1939 - 15 Jun 2000
Budd Eldon Johnson, 60, Clever, Mo., went to be with his Lord Thursday, June
15, 2000, in his home following a long illness. He was born Sept. 21, 1939, to Frank and
Helen (Henry) Johnson. On July 2, 1971, he was united in marriage to Nancy Ghan.
Budd attended Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, and was an active member of the Christian
County Saddle Club until his health prevented his participation. He was a retired auto
mechanic and spent the last 10 years farming. He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy, of the home; his mother, Helen Johnson,
Springfield; a brother, Allen Johnson, Mount Vernon; nieces and nephews; and a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2000, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. The Clever chapel will be open at noon today with visitation
from 7 to 8 p.m. (Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 18 June 2000)
Johnson, Byrl Glenn 15 Nov 1919 - 7 Dec 1965 CCR 9 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: married Nina Louise McCoy 1 Jun 1922 - 18 Jul 1995]
A 46-year old Ozark Resident, Byrl G. Johnson, was found dead about 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, the victim of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to
Christian County Coroner Dean Harris. Harris said Johnson was found by his wife, Nina.
The couple had been separated for a few days, and no one had seen Johnson since

Sunday. The coroner said it is thought that Johnson had shot himself in the left temple
with a .22 caliber rifle, possibly Tuesday morning. The victim was a lifelong resident of
Ozark, veteran of World War II and a member of the Calvary Baptist church in Ozark.
Surviving are the wife; three sons, Larry of Seymour, Byrl G., Jr. and Freddie, both of
Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Swayne of Seymour and Mrs. John Bulmer, Rolla; a
brothers, Clell of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Fisher and Mrs. Matel Matthis, both of
Bakersfield, Calif. and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Gerald Rushing officiating. Burial will be in Roberts
Cemetery near Sparta.
Johnson, Calvin 18 Jul 1875 - 13 Jan 1957 CCR 10 Jan 1957 p1
Funeral services for Calvin Johnson, 81, who died January 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the
chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark. Rev. Roy Shipman officiating, and burial
was in Monger Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a lifelong resident of the
Sparta community and a retired farmer. Survivors include one sister, Miss Ellen Johnson
of Sparta; one brother, John Johnson of Springfield; five nephews and three nieces.
Johnson, Clarence H. Oct 1899 - 6 May 1923
CCR 11 May 1923
[Note: Son of William & Zura (Reed) Johnson; mortuary and tombstone both give name
as Clarence H. Johnson]
Clarence Johnson, aged 23 years, died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Johnson near Selmore at 6:00 o'clock a, m. Sunday, May 6, 1923, after a lingering
illness. Funeral services were held at the residence at 1:00 o'clock p: m., Monday,
conducted by Rev. J. W. Alexander of the Baptist church of Ozark with interment in the
Ozark city cemetery under direction of undertaker T.B. Chaffin. The deceased leaves the
parents and two sisters, Miss Emma Johnson and Mrs. Zona Day to mourn the untimely
departure of the only son and brother.
AND
Johnson, Clarence H. Oct 1899 - 6 May 1923 CCR 8 Jun 1923
We, as members of Ozark Rebekah Lodge No. 412 extend our sympathy to Sister
Zona Day and family in the loss of her brother, Clarence Johns who died at the home of
his parents, Sunday, May 6, 1923. We feel the family and friends have suffered a great
loss and we commend them to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe. Realizing the tie that
binds us in Friendship, Love and Truth, we take this method of expressing our sympathy
to the family. May the Heavenly Father comfort them in this hour of their bereavement.
Johnson, Clarence W. 15 Apr 1885 - 17 Apr 1958 CCR 24 Apr 1958 p4
Funeral services for Clarence W. Johnson, 73, of Highlandville who died
Thursday, April 17 were held Sunday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Ohio, he spent most of his life in the
Highlandville community. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Johnson, one daughter, Mrs.
Eula Mae Bishop of Highlandville; one sister, Mrs. Linna Cox of Barton, Fla.; two
brothers, Emmett Johnson of Oakland, Calif and Orlan Johnson of San Bernardino, Calif
and two grandchildren.

Johnson, Clell "Johnny" 1929 - 6 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Homer T. & Maude A. (Stutesmun) Johnson; married Lola]
Clell "Johnny" Johnson, 59, of Canby, Oregon, formerly of Highlandville, died
Sept. 6 at the Oregon City Hospital following a long illness. Services for Mr. Johnson
were held Sept. 9 at. the Everhart and Kent Mortuary, Canby. Mr. Johnson was the
youngest of six children born to Homer and Maude Johnson. His survivors include his
wife, Lola; three sons, Johnny Lee, of the home, and Rick and Scott, both of Arizona;
three stepsons; six daughters; several grandchildren; two brothers, Ray, of Eagle, Idaho
and Ruel, of Wapato, Washington; three sisters, Marie Carroll of the state of Iowa, and
Chloe Aton and Faye Cloud, both of Springfield; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a
host of friends.
Johnson, Clell N. 11 Aug 1910 - 21 Aug 1974 OH 29 Aug 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Robert & Minnie (Roberts) Johnson; married Iva F. Hodges 17 Jul 1914 15 May 1968]
OZARK - Clell N. Johnson, 64, of Route 1, Ozark was dead on arrival at 3:45
p.m. Wednesday at Cox Medical Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. A
lifelong resident of rural Ozark, Mr. Johnson was a former employee of the Ash Grove
Lime Company at Gallaway and the Reynolds Manufacturing Company in Springfield.
He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs.
Ethel Fisher and Mrs. Matel Mathis, both of Bakersfield, Calif. and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Shady Grove Baptist Church in
Sparta with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in the Roberts Cemetery near
Sparta under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Johnson, Clifford D. 1900 - 2 Dec 1962
CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Son of William A. & Elnora (Abbott) Johnson; married Mabel]
Funeral services for Clifford D. Johnson, 62, of Fairview, will be at 2 p.m. Tues
day at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died at his home Sunday morning. He had been a lifelong
resident of the Fairview community and was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mabel; a daughter, Mrs. Nadine Winslow, Route 1, Sparta; two
brothers, Roger, 611 North West, and Olin, 1944 South Pickwick; a sister, Mrs, Faye
Preston, 923 South Kimbrough; and a grandchild.
Johnson, Clista “Faye” (Stewart) 25 Jan 1917 – 26 Jul 1997 CCH-N 16 Aug 1997
Clista “Faye” Johnson, 80, died Saturday, July 26, 1997, at John Knox Care
Center, Lee’s Summit, Mo. Mrs. Johnson was born January 25, 1917, in Reno, Mo., the
daughter of Walter James and Martha “Matilda” (Cummings) Stewart. Her grandparents
were George Cyrus and Eva Lena (Havens) Stewart and Vincent A. and Martha J.
(Weatherman) Cummings. She was married to Clint C. Johnson on June 20, 1943. She
began her school-teaching career in the late 1930’s in a one-room school house in Stone
County, and retired from the Osage Beach area, having taught for 40 years in the
southern Missouri/Ozark area. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson lived in Lebanon for several years,
where the Johnson family owned and operated a men’s clothing store. Mrs. Johnson was
preceded in death by her husband, Clint C. Johnson in 1977; her parents, and sisters and

brothers, Fletta Rae, Vernon Walter “Pat” Cuma Guineth Horst, and Theofis Loren “Jim”
or “Doke” Stewart. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Pauline Paul and Mrs. Mildred
Cloyd, both of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Opal Jay, Forsyth, Mo., Mrs. Evelyn Wright
and Mrs. Martha Koelling, both of Raytown, Mo. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. today
in Mount Rose Memorial Park, Lebanon, Mo. Memorials may be made to the National
Alzheimer’s Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, IL 60611-1676.
Johnson, Colleen
1934 - 9 Dec 2004
SN-L 11 Dec 2004
Colleen Johnson, age 70, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, Dec. 9. A graveside
funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Johnson, David Newton
8 Jun 1890 - 26 Jan 1961 CCR 2 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Monroe & Mary Jane (Hiles) Johnson; married Lucy J.]
Services for David Newton Johnson, 70, who died Thursday, Jan. 26 at his home
in Sparta after a long illness, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Sparta Baptist Church.
Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Revs. Harold
Ziegler and Gene Roberts officiated. Mr. Johnson, a lifelong resident of Sparta, was a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Lucy; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Rosalie Carey of Springfield and Mrs. Irene Luttrell of Sparta; two
sisters, Mrs. Lena Robison of Sparta and Mrs. Etta Reynolds of Nixa and eight step
grandchildren.
Johnson, Della 11 Feb 1890 - 21 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
Della Johnson, 99, of Keltner, died at 7 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Hillhaven
Convalescent Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Ms. Johnson will be
held tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 24) at the Adams Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Troy
Rhoden officiating. A longtime resident of the Keltner area in Christian County, Ms.
Johnson attended the Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Lillian Fugate, Ozark;
and by several nieces and nephews.
Johnson, Della D. (Schaefer) 8 Jan 1879 - 4 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: Daughter of H. W. & Malinda (?) Schaefer; married 30 Sep 1900 William C.
Johnson who died 1938]
Mrs. Della Johnson, nee Schaefer, was born Jan. 8, 1879, at California, Mo.,
where she grew to young womanhood. Her family moved to Billings, Mo., where she was
united in marriage to William C. Johnson on Sept. 30, 1900. They made their home here
until 1919 when the family went to the state of Washington and later moved to
Wenatchee, Washington in 1923. She was preceded in death by Mr. Johnson in 1936.
Mrs. Johnson passed away on May 4. Funeral services were held from Wenatchee Valley
Church of the Brethren on May 9 at Wenatchee, Wash. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs.
Charles Barnhart and Mrs. John Schultz, both of Wenatchee; four sisters, Mrs. A.F.
Fletcher of Wenatchee, Mrs. E.I. Wood of Bremerton, Mrs. W.W. Haile of Chehalis and
Mrs. Oliva DeBow of Portland, Ore., and two grandsons. Her two daughters are the
former Nellie and Josephine Johnson, who attended school here, Nellie having graduated
with the local high school class of 1919.

Johnson, Derrick James Aug 1971 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Jimmie & ? (Rhea) Johnson]
Derrick James Johnson, 5 of San Diego, Calif. died at 2:00 Saturday morning of
Cystic Fibrosis. He would have been six this coming August. He is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jimmie Johnson of San Diego, Calif. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Neal Rhea
of Ozark. Their address is 2266 Lloyd Street, San Diego, Calif. if anyone wished to send
their condolences.
Johnson, Dora Marie "Dodi" (Johnson) 10 Sep 1922 - 14 Aug 2003 CCH-N 9 Sep
1998
Dora Marie "Dodi" Johnson, of Sparta, died Saturday, August 29, in her home.
She was the daughter of Floyd Milton and Marie (Garrison) Johnson. Dodi was an
employee of Lambert's Restaurant. She was a small woman with a big heart, and was a
devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and daughter. Survivors include: Her mother,
Marie Johnson, of the home; three children, Michelle Ausmus and her husband, Rick,
Sparta, Rhonda Ausmus and her husband, Hugh, Sparta, and Becky Ridenour,
Springfield, and her fiancee, John McGuire; seven grandchildren, Denise, Josh, Erick,
Cyle, Fama, Nick, and Courtney; two brothers, Rex Johnson, Elkland, and Buddy
Johnson and his wife, Helen, St. Louis; a sister; Wanda Smith, Sparta; a special friend,
Ron Willis, Sparta; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Dodi was
preceded in death by her father, Floyd Johnson, a grandson, Patrick Ausmus, a nephew,
Randy Johnson, and a sister-in-law, Joan Johnson. Funeral services were Tuesday,
September 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Johnson, Dorothy I. (Wright) 4 Aug 1920 - 6 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
Dorothy I. Johnson, age 77, of Elkhead, died Monday, April 6 1998, following a
year long battle with cancer. She was born August 4, 1920, in Douglas County, and was
the daughter of Archie and Mary (Johnson) Wright. On Oct. 4, 1936 she married Louie
Johnson and resided in Elkhead community since that time. Preceding her in death were:
her parents; three brothers, Austin, Lawrence and Foster Wright and five sisters, Esta
Johnson, Ethel Maggard, Coyee Willis, Laura Hunt, and Trudy Sullivan; two infant sons;
and an infant grandchild. Survivors include: her husband, Louie, of the home; three
daughters and their husbands, Bonnie and Todd Walker, Oldfield; Frances and Bruce
Miller, Springfield; and Donna and Russell Shortt, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Mike and
David Walker, Debra Williams, Kim Carpenter, Greg and Steve Braden, and Kristina,
Ricky and Danny Shortt; nine great-grandchildren, Bradley, Daphne, arid Kendle Walker,
Jeremy and Jody Hull, Kraig and Kendra Walker and Jason and Matt Carpenter; a brother
Dillard Wright, Springfield; and a sister, Bydge Swearingin, Springfield. Dorothy was a
loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed by all of those
whose lives she touched. Funeral services were Thursday, April 9, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Charles Eakins officiating. Burial was in Swearengin Cemetery, in
Douglas County. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Johnson, Edith E. (Eby) Ladd 26 Feb 1906 – 19 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Mar 2001

Edith E. (Ladd) Johnson, 94, Sparta. passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2001 in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born Feb. 26, 1906 in Croghan, N.Y.,
the daughter of John and Mary (Compo) Eby. On Dec. 18. 1925, Edith was united in
marriage to Alan Ladd in Sault Sainte Marie, Mich., and to this union five children were
born. Edith was a homemaker who enjoyed and loved taking care of her family. She was
a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who knew her. She was preceded in death
by both of her parents; husband Alan Ladd; and brother Theodore Eby. Edith is survived
by two daughters, Barbara Gates, Sparta, Shirley Crampton and husband Chuck,
Tallahassee, Fla.; three sons, Merle Ladd and wife Pat; Tallahassee. Fla., Jack Ladd and
wife Janet, Clermont, Fla., and Douglas Ladd and wife Jo, Yuma. Ariz.; sister Vivian
Tackley, St. Petersburg, Flu.; brother John Eby, Sault Sainte Marie, Mich.: twenty
grandchildren; forty-two great-grandchildren and twelve great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial services were Feb. 22 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
David Clouse officiating.
Johnson, Elbert “Buck” 11 Dec 1916 - 24 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: married Huba]
SPARTA - Services for Elbert “Buck” Johnson, 60, Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Union Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Carl Thompson and James
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County under direction of
Adams of Ozark. Mr. Johnson died Saturday at 11 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield
after a long illness. He was a World War II veteran and an employe of Fasco Industries.
Survivors include his wife, Huba; two sons, Clarence of Sparta and Carnel of Chadwick;
three brothers, Jim of Sparta, William T. of Springfield and Dearl of Fairfax; three sisters,
Mrs. Minta Coffer, Springfield, Mrs. Ercie Davis, Springfield and Mrs. Bertia Shortt,
Chadwick, and three grandchildren.
AND
Johnson, Elbert “Buck” 11 Dec 1916 - 24 Sep 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p10
We would like to express our many thanks to all our friends and relatives for the
food, flowers and prayers and visits in the loss of our husband, dad and brother. The
Elbert “Buck” Johnson Family.
Johnson, Elbert Wells 1884 - 28 Jan 1954 CCR 4 Feb 1954 p4
Funeral services for Elbert Wells Johnson, 69, who died January 28 at his farm
home near Dogwood were held Monday at 2 o’clock in the Dogwood Church, with the
Reverend Reg M. Mapes officiating. Burial was in the Dogwood Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born at the farm where he lived
at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rosa Johnson; two brothers, W.
M. Johnson of Springfield and C. H. Johnson of Sidney, Neb. and a sister, Mrs. Rachel
Spencer of Linden, Mo.
Johnson, Eldon A. “Fred” 1913 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Jewell]
Eldon A. “Fred” Johnson, 62 of 2610 Cherry, died at 11 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital after a long illness. He was a former resident of Taney County and had
lived in Springfield since 1940. He was a retired Frisco Railway crane operator and a

member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; four daughters, Mrs.
Helen Smith, 3809 Nichols, Mrs. Arlene Taylor, Republic, Mrs. Freda Smith, Branson,
Mrs. Lottie Holmes, Independence, Kan; two sisters, Mrs. Treva Thompson, Nixa and
Mrs. Luella Holloway, Westville, Okla.; a step-son, Robert Murphy, 2318 South
Dollison; his step-mother, Mrs. Nannie Melton, Taneyville; two half-brothers, Ivan
Johnson, Kansas City and Dale Johnson, Sacramento, Calif.; a half-sister, Mrs. Ethel
Metcalf, Bradleyville; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Greenlawn will
announce arrangements,
Johnson, Ellen 23 Feb 1886 - 16 Jan 1965
CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Horace & Nancy Ann (Hart) Johnson]
Funeral services for Miss Ellen Johnson, 78, a lifelong resident of Sparta, were
held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here, with burial in Monger Cemetery near
Sparta. Miss Johnson died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday at Springfield Baptist Hospital. She is
survived by a brother, John Johnson of Sparta.
Johnson, Elmer M. 1910 - 29 Dec 1964 CCR 31 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Lew & Myrtle (Roberts) Johnson]
Elmer M. Johnson, 54, was pronounced dead on arrival at 7:19 p.m. Tuesday
following an apparent heart attack at his home at 1228 North Jefferson in Springfield. He
was a former resident of the Ozark and Sparta communities. Mr. Johnson is survived by
his wife, Lorrain; a son, Denzil of Riverside, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Donna Goins,
Springfield, Mrs. Joan Smith, Kerman, Calif.; Mrs. Mary Reddick, Arnold, Mrs. Elvena
Johnston, Pleasant Hope, and Mrs. Carol Carmin, Riverside, Calif.; four brothers, Roy,
Elbert and Luther, all of Springfield and Glenn of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Elma
Swearengin and Mrs. Lela Miller, both of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. Fern Phillips, Bruner,
Mrs. Helen Mitchell of Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Robertson of Springfield and
25 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Johnson, Elnora A. (Abbott) 1 Mar 1877 - 1 Feb 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Louise (Felton) Abbott; married 26 Feb 1899 William
A. Johnson 9 Jun 1876 - 6 Mar 1940]
Mrs. Elnora Abbott Johnson was born March 1, 1877 and passed away at her
home in Sparta, MO, on February 1, 1952. Mrs. Johnson had been an invalid for the past
four years. She was united in marriage to William A. Johnson on February 26, 1899 and
to this union five children were born. Her husband and one son, Denver, preceded her in
death. Survivors include three sons, Roger and Clifford Johnson of Sparta and Olin
Johnson of Ozark; one daughter, Miss Faye Johnson of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Jane
Walker of Joplin and Mrs. Cordelia Bennett of Columbus, KS; three grandchildren, one
great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Ross Carter
officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home.
Johnson, Emma Luella “Ella
24 Dec 1890 - 29 Jun 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
[Note: Daughter of Lewis M. & Sena Johnson]

Funeral services for Miss Emma Louella Johnson, 72, of Clever, who died Friday
night at her home after a long illness, were at 2: 30 p.m. Sunday in the Methodist Church
at Clever with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell. Survivors are a brother, Louis, and a sister, Miss Mabel
Johnson, both of Clever.
Johnson, Ernest 1890 - 1 Dec 1969 CCR 4 Dec 1969 p8
Funeral services for Ernest Johnson, 79, of Taneyville, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 26, at Taneyville Apostolic Church and burial was in Helphrey Cemetery in
Taneyville under the direction of Forsyth Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson died Monday night
in Skaggs Hospital, Branson following a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife,
Nannie; three daughters, Mrs. Trevo Thompson of Nixa; Mrs. Louella Holloway of
Stillwell, Okla. and Mrs, Mary Metcalf of Brown Branch; three sons, Eldon of
Springfield, Ivan of Kansas City and Dale of Imley, Nev.; one brother, Aldon of Baxter
Springs, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Rita Nash and Mrs. Ora Hall, both of Ozark and Mrs.
Ivy Warren, the state of Washington; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Johnson, Ferrell P. 1901 - 10 Mar 1961 CCR 23 Mar 1961 p5
[Son of Leroy M. & Maude (Park) Johnson, who married in Christian County in 1900]
Ferrell P. Johnson of Wheat Ridge, Colo, formerly of the Highlandville
community, died of leukemia March 10, at a hospital in Wheat Ridge. Burial was in
Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. He was the son of Maude Park Johnson Tribble
who passed away last September and the nephew of Mrs. Elsie Maples .
Johnson, Florence Anna (Barnard) 7 Mar 1898 - 31 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Lemuel C. & Christina Alice (Yandell) Barnard; married 13 Mar
1942 Ernest J. Johnson]
Florence Anna Johnson, 92, of Rogersville, died July 31 in her home after a long
illness. Services for Mrs. Johnson were held Aug. 2 in the Marsh Funeral Chapel with the
Rev. Louis Caddell officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was
born March 7, 1898, in Rogersville to Lemuel C. and Christina Alice (Yandell) Barnard.
She was employed with the Citizens Bank of Rogersville as an assistant cashier, and was
a member of the Rogersville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnson was an active
member of the Rogersville Eastern Star and of the White Shrine. She was married to
Ernest J. Johnson March 31, 1942. Mr. Johnson preceded his wife in death in 1985.
Surviving are nephews Donald Barnard, Rogersville, and Kenneth and David Barnard,
both of Springfield; two nieces, Marguerite Stiegemeyer, Springfield, and Josephine
Blount, Gainesville, Florida; and a sister-in-law, Jessie Barnard, Lebanon. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Handicapped Fund at the
Rogersville United Methodist Church.
Johnson, Floyd 1890 - 10 Mar 1961 CCR 16 Mar 1961 p4
Services for Floyd Johnson, 70, who died at 1:30 p.m. Friday at his home in
Highlandville after a seven month illness were in Klinger Chapel March 13 with Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Johnson had worked
for the Frisco Railroad for 45 years, retiring in 1955. He was a member of the Boulevard

Baptist Church in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Edith; five daughters, Mrs. J.
V. Farrell, Pleasant Hope, Mrs. J. H. Shaffer, Mrs. Ralph Murray, Mrs. Wilma Nance and
Mrs. Homer Jones, all of Springfield; two brothers, Coleman and Dalton, both of Iola,
Kan., one sister, Mrs. Lester Knepp of Iola, Kan.; 14 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Johnson, Floyd Allen 11 Dec 1920 - 19 Oct 1991 OH 24 Oct 1991
Floyd Allen Johnson, 70, Ozark, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 1991 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Born Dec, 11, 1920 in Sikeston, he was the son of Claude and
Grace Johnson, He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. On Nov. 22, 1947, he
married Bettie Jane Sayre. He was retired from the furniture business. He was preceded
in death by his parents, a son, Michael; and a brother, James. Survivors include his wife,
Bettie; a son, James Allen Johnson, Old Hickory, Tenn; two daughters, Marilyn Whatley
and Karen Weise, both of Ozark; six grandchildren, Kristen and Lori Baird, Sarah and
Jeffrey Weise, Cynthia Johnson and Jeremy Whatley; and two sisters, Ihone Swanson,
Northern California, and Grace Crothers, Monterey Park, Calif. Graveside services with
military honors were held Tuesday, Oct. 22 in Springfield National Cemetery with the
Rev. Steve Wilks officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home.
Johnson, Floyd M. 20 Apr 1916 - 4 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: Son of George W. & Lula (Staber) Johnson; married Marie T. Garrison 9 Sep
1922 - 14 Aug 2003]
SPARTA - Floyd M. Johnson, 60, a longtime resident of the McCracken
community, died in his home here at 5:45 p.m. Saturday after an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Johnson, a retired farmer, is survived by his wife, Marie of the home; two sons,
Floyd Rex of Strafford and Buddy Ray of St. Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Lou
Smith, Bloomingdale, Ohio and Mrs., Dora Marie Ridenour, Nixa and a half-sister, Mrs.
Birdie Klewett, Oakdale, Calif. Services will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Johnson, Floyd M. 20 Apr 1916 - 4 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p9
SPARTA - Services for Floyd M. Johnson, 60, Sparta, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery. Mr. Johnson died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday in his home of an apparent
heart attack.
Johnson, Franklin 'Pop' 20 Apr 1908 - 10 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
[Note: married Helen Catherine Henry 4 May 1920 - 27 Jun 2001]
Franklin "Pop" Johnson, 81, of Springfield, died Jan. 10 in St. John's Regional
Health Center following along illness. He was a retired maintenance employee at the
Landers Building. He had lived in Springfield since 1940 but was formerly of Colorado.
He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Bud E. of Clever and Allen R. of
Springfield; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were Friday in
Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating.
Johnson, Fred, Jr.

23 Jun 1941 - 5 Apr 2004

Fred Johnson, Jr. died Monday, April 5, 2004. He was born June 23, 1941, the son
of Fred and Helen Louise (Coker) Johnson. On Sept. 9, 1989, he and Patricia Gail Lowe
were united in marriage. Dayco Industries employed him for 25 years. He attended Nixa
Assembly of God Church. His parents; one sister, Louise Collier and his first wife, Hazel,
preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Gail; a son, Dylan Johnson, of the
home; two daughters from his first marriage, Sandra Loftis and husband John,
Springfield, and Shelly Allen and husband Mike, Nixa; seven grandchildren, Melissa,
Marinda, Megan, Casandra, Lauren, Jordan and Morgan; brothers and sisters, Carl
Johnson, Marionville, Shirley Evans, Marionville, Josephine Dunn, San Antonio, Texas,
and Randy Johnson, Springfield. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. April 7 in Nixa
Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Don Blansit officiating. Burial followed in
Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Johnson, Freda Mae (Cutbirth) 3 Nov 1917 - 12 Dec 2001 CCH-N 26 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of James Jefferson & Meda (Moore) Cutbirth; married Howard Johnson
24 Sep 1913 - Aug 1979]
Freda Mae Johnson, age 84, of Ozark, died Dec. 12, 2001, in Mercy Villa,
Springfield. She was born Nov. 3, 1917, in Enid; Okla., the daughter of James Jefferson
Cutbirth and Meda (Moore) Cutbirth. Her husband, Howard Johnson, preceded her in
death in 1979. She was a preceded in death by a son, James Edward Johnson, and several
brothers and sisters. Survivors include: Two children, Brenda Simpson and her husband
Paul, Nixa, and Jerry Johnson and his wife Gert, Warsaw; six grandchildren, Mark
Johnson, Dee Ann Weaver, Charlotte Smith, Bonnie Johnson, Matt Simpson and Brian
Simpson; and eight great-grandchildren, Brett, Courtney, Jamie, Lance, Colt, Caleb,
Ashley and Jesse. Funeral services were Dec. 15 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Johnson, Gaylord Stiffler 6 Oct 1906 - 22 Apr 1978
A former Nixa resident, Gaylord Stiffler Johnson, 71, Knoxville, Iowa, died
Saturday, April 22 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Knoxville after a long
illness. Mr. Johnson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include three
half-brothers, Jack Glidewell, Route 1, Brookline, Archie Glidewell, 2829 W. Lombard,
and Vernie Glidewell, 505 S. Barnes; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Eula Bolin, Burbank,
Calif., and Mrs. Lucille Gardner, Route 1, Brookline. Services were held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Greenlawn Battlefield South with the Rev. Alfred Grant officiating. Burial
was in Manley Cemetery.
Johnson, George M. “Kinse” 13 Jun 1878 - 20 Feb 1971 CCR 25 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Woodson T. & Mary G. (Hilton) Johnson; married Vesta Mae Wilson 12
Jan 1885 - 4 Feb 1963]
George M. “Kinse” Johnson, 92, Route 2, Ozark, died at 8:02 p.m. Saturday in the
Springfield Rest Home after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a native of
Spokane, but had lived nearly 40 years near Ozark. Mr. Johnson was a member of the
Baptist Church at Monett. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Clarkson, Kansas
City and Mrs. Fern Amadon, Las Vegas, Nev., a son, Wayne C. Johnson, Ozark; two

brothers, Homer Johnson, Walla Walla, Wash. and Raymond E. Johnson, Ozark; a sister,
Mrs. Allie J. Wilson, Ozark; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Johnson, Harry T. 1892 - Jul 1955 CCR 21 Jul 1955 p1
Funeral services for Harry T. Johnson, 63, who died at 5:50 p.m. at the Locker
Plant which he owned in Clever, were held Thursday at the Clever Methodist Church
with Rev. Harold Hunter officiating. Burial was in Pierce City Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Johnson was a native of Lincoln, Ark., had
lived at Pierce City from 1946 to January 1, 1954 when he purchased the Clever Locker
and moved to Clever. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church, the Pierce City
Masonic Lodge and the Fort Smith, Ark. Scottish Rite. Survivors are his wife, Mrs.
Bonnie Johnson of the home; one brother, Rufus Johnson of Muskogee, Okla; and several
nephews.
Johnson, Hazel Jane (Jackson) 28 Jun 1941 - 31 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: married Fred Glen Johnson 24 Aug 1907 - 20 Jun 1981]
Hazel Johnson, 46, of Nixa, died at 2:41 a.m. Dec. 31 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Johnson were held
Sunday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. Mrs. Johnson had been a resident of Nixa for the last 19
years, and was an employee of St. John's Regional Health Center. An avid bowler, she
had bowled on several Springfield leagues. Her survivors include her husband, Fred; a
daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Johnnie Loftis, of Springfield; a daughter, Shelly
Johnson, of the home; two grandchildren, Melissa and Marinda Loftis, of Springfield; a
brother, Carlos Jackson, of Aurora; and two sisters, Judy Huff, of Rogersville, and, Carla
Ennis; of Springfield.
Johnson, Helen L. (Coker) 9 Jun 1920 - 15 May 1998
Helen L. Johnson, 77, of Nixa, died at 8:42 p.m. Friday, May 15, 1998 after a
long illness. Helen was born on June 9, 1920 in Stone County, Missouri, the daughter of
Claude R. and Myrtle M. Turner Coker. She was a member of the Hamlin Memorial
Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by three sons, Carl E. Johnson
of Marionville, Fred Johnson of Nixa, and Randy Johnson of Springfield; three
daughters, Louise Collier of Higginsville, Shirley A. Evans of Marionville, and Jo Dunne
of San Antonio, Texas; a sister, Hattie Skaggs of Boaz; 20 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren; and a host of many friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday,
May 18, 1998 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Nilene McKnight
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, Nixa Missouri. Escorts were: Bob
Skaggs, Raymond Eutsler, Donnie Eutsler, Roy Eutsler, Greg Johnson and Peter Dunne.
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Johnson, Henry F. Jul 1882 - 14 Jul 1968 CCR 18 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph & Malinda Clementine (Daugherty) Johnson]

Henry Johnson, 86, died Sunday morning, July 14, in a hospital at Sidney, Nebr.
after a lengthy illness. A native of the Elkhead community in Christian County, Mr.
Johnson moved to Nebraska about 40 years ago. Survivors include his wife, Anna, of the
home at Sidney and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were
Tuesday at Sidney.
Johnson, Henry J. 1878 - 5 Jun 1968
CCR 20 Jun 1968 p8
Funeral services for Henry J. Johnson, 90, of 821 West Brower, were at 10 a.m.
Monday in Chapel of the Ozarks with Dr. Z. Glenn Jones officiating. Burial was in East
Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, died Wednesday in Sunshine Acres. A
sister, Mrs. Mandy Lawson, Sparta, survives.
Johnson, Howard G. 24 Sep 1913 - 11 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
[Note: married Freda M. 3 Nov 1917 - 12 Dec 2001]
Services for Howard G. Johnson, 65, of Ozark, were held last Saturday in the
Adams Chapel with the Rev. Bob Shanks officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn. Mr.
Johnson died Aug. 10 in his home after a long illness. He was a retired construction
worker and a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Freda; two sons, Jerry, Cushing, Okla. and James E., Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs.
Brenda Sue Simpson, Springfield; three brothers, Herbert, Nixa, Robert, LaPorte, Texas
and Donald, Forsyth; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wilson, Springfield and Mrs. Betty O’Neal,
Pittsburg, Mo.; and four grandchildren.
Johnson, Hugh Bernice
10 May 1881 - 5 Jul 1963 CCR 11 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Zachariah A. & Margaret Ann "Maggie" (Boyd) Johnson; married Jane
Lodusky]
Bernice Johnson, 82, died at 4:15 a.m. Friday at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
He was a lifelong resident of Ozark where he was a jeweler for about 50 years. After his
retirement in 1950, he and his wife operated a concession stand in the Christian County
Courthouse. He was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Lodusky; a daughter, Mrs. Katy Lee Whittington, Ozark; two
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
the Harris Chapel with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery.
Johnson, Isaac Wesley 1890 - 6 Jun 1960 CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
Funeral services for Isaac Wesley Johnson , 70, a retired Sparta farmer who shot
himself to death at his home Monday, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sparta Baptist
Church, with Rev. Gene Roberts officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Johnson, who moved to the home s mile
southwest of Sparta after a long residence southeast of Chadwick, had been despondent
since the death of his wife last Dec. 11 and had threatened suicide. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Mable Cook of Rich Hill, Mo. and Mrs. Eva Workman of Sparta; a
brothers, Elbert Johnson of Rich Hill; two sister, Mrs. Ella Gibson, Rich Hill and Mrs.
Lydia Parrill of Bloomfield, Neb.; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Johnson, Ivan Milton 16 Aug 1886 - 30 Nov 1954 CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
Funeral services for Ivan M. Johnson, 68 of Clever, who died at 4:30 a.m.
Tuesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were to be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. in
the Clever Christian Church with rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial will be in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A farmer, Mr.
Johnson moved to the Clever community in 1941 from McCool Junction, Neb. He was a
member of the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a brother,
Clifford Johnson of Lincoln, Neb.; and three sisters, Mrs. Olive Churchill of Sandpoint,
Idaho, Mrs. Zra Cooper of York, Neb. and Mrs. Irene Burney of Bradshaw, Neb.
Johnson, Iva F. (Hodges) 17 Jul 1914 - 15 May 1968
CCR 23 May 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Isaac N. & Zena (Johnson) Hodges; married Clell N. Johnson 11
Aug 1910 - 21 Aug 1974]
Mrs. Iva F. Johnson, 53, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday, May
15, in her home after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of the Ozark and Sparta
communities, Mrs. Johnson was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving
are her husband, Clell; a sister, Miss Christine Hodges, Ozark and two brothers, Leland
Hodges, Branson and Robert Hodges, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was in Roberts Cemetery near Sparta under direction of Harris of Ozark
Johnson, James Edward 18 Sep 1948 - 24 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Howard and Freda (Cutbirth) Johnson; married Virginia]
James Edward Johnson, 40, of Kansas City, died March 24 at the Stelman
Memorial Hospital in Smithville, following a boating accident at Smithville Lake.
Services for Mr. Johnson were held March 27 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel
Funeral Home, Gladstone. Burial was in Berry, Cemetery, Kansas City. Mr. Johnson was
born September 18, 1948 in Kansas City to Howard and Freda (Cutbirth) Johnson. He
was an assembly iron worker in the body shop at General Motors Fairfax Plant, Kansas
City. Mr. Johnson served his country in the Air Force from 1966-68. Surviving are his
wife, Virginia, of the home; one daughter, Bonnie LeAnn, of the home; his mother, Freda
Johnson, Ozark; one brother, Jerry, Deepwater; and one sister, Brenda Simpson, Nixa.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the "Dream Factory", P.O. Box 12373, Kansas
City, MO 64116. .
Johnson, James Evert 15 Dec 1889 - 18 Feb 1952 CCR 21 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of James H. & Martha (Turner) Johnson; married Ivy S. 4 Apr 1894 - Nov
1979]
James Evert Johnson, 62, lifelong Sparta resident, died Monday afternoon in
O’Reilly veterans hospital. Mr. Johnson, a World War I, veteran, had been in ill health
for some time. He is survived by his wife, Ivy; two brothers, Arthur of Nevada, and
Sherman of Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. May Davidson, of Sparta. Funeral services,
under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark, will be held this afternoon
(Thursday), at the Fairview church, with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial will be
in Monger Cemetery.

Johnson, James L., Dr. 1887 - 3 Oct 1953 CCR 8 Oct 1953 p1
Dr. James L. Johnson, 66 of 715 East Madison, Springfield, died at 10:10 a.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital Springfield where he had been a patient 16 weeks. Dr.
Johnson was an optometrist with offices in the Landers Building. He was a member of
the Methodist Church. Survivors are a son, James E. Johnson of Baldwin, Kan., a
daughter, Mrs. Frank Steingrandt of New York City; and a brother, H. B. Johnson of
Ozark. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 at New London, Mo and
burial was beside his wife there. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Johnson attended the funeral service
at New London.
Johnson, Jesse James 27 Sep 1907 - 13 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Cora]
ROGERSVILLE - Jessie James Johnson, 68, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 6 p.m.
Tuesday at his home apparently of a heart attack. Mr. Johnson was retired and had lived
in Springfield for seven years after moving from Plainview, Tex. He was a member of
Assembly of God Church, Ozark. Survivors are his wife, Cora; two daughters and two
sons, seven sisters and five brothers; and nine grandchildren. Rivermonte of Springfield
announced services.
AND
Johnson, Jesse James 27 Sep 1907 - 13 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p11
ROGERSVILLE - Jessie James Johnson, 68, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 6 p.m.
Tuesday at his home apparently of a heart attack. Mr. Johnson was retired and had lived
in Springfield for seven years after moving from Plainview, Tex. He was a member of
Assembly of God Church, Ozark. Survivors are his wife, Cora; two daughters and two
sons, seven sisters and five brothers; and nine grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Rivermonte Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Albert Watkins officiating.
Burial was in a Rivermonte Cemetery, Springfield.
Johnson, Jim “Sonny” 7 Feb 1941 - 7 Feb 2004 SN-L 10 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of James Albert & Goldie Mae (Menzie) Johnson; married 23 Oct 1993 D.
Annette "Cookie" Logsdon]
Mr. Jim "Sonny" Johnson, 62, passed away at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, February 7,
2004, in his home in rural Ash Grove. He was born February 7, 1941, in Springfield,
Missouri, to James Albert and Goldie Mae (Menzie) Johnson. Jim lived in the Lawrence
County Community for the past nine years. He retired from Roadway Express in 1995
after 24 years of service. He owned and operated Sonny's Small Engine Repair in Mount
Vernon. Jim was a member of Teamsters Local 245, Pleasant View Baptist Church and
an army Veteran serving from November 1, 1963, through June 30, 1969, during the
Vietnam era. he was also an "avid deer hunter". On October 23, 1993, he married D.
Annette "Cookie" Logsdon in Bolivar, Missouri. She survives. Additional survivors
include one son, Shannon Johnson and his wife, Teresa, of Springfield; two daughters,
Kimberly Faught and her husband, Rodney, Springfield, and Melissa McCauley and
husband, Steve, Ozark; 1 step-son, Scott Hatch and wife, Carrie, Virginia Beach,
Virginia; one step-daughter, Julie Harvey and husband, Mike, Guthrie, Oklahoma. Ten
grandchildren, Brandi Fetterhoff, Fair Grove; Sierra Faught, Springfield; Ashley and
Tanner Forshee, Sara McCauley, all of Ozark; Makenzie and Cole Johnson of

Springfield; Brennan, Mason and Casey Harvey of Guthrie, Oklahoma. One greatgrandson, Cameron Fetterhoff, Fair Grove. He was preceded in death by his parents and
one sister, Shirley Henry. Services, under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home,
Mt. Vernon, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2004, in the Funeral Home
Chapel. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2004, in the
funeral home. Burial will follow in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield,
with full military honors. Memorial Contributions may be made to the donor's choice, in
care of the funeral home.
Johnson, Jim E. 8 Apr 1908 – 6 Oct 1995
Jim E. Johnson. 87, Sparta, died Friday, Oct. 6. 1995, in Extended Care Unit,
Doctors Hospital. He was born April 8, 1908, in Pansy, Mo., and was the son of John E.
and Myrtle E. Moore Johnson. On December 21, 1931, he was united in marriage to Lois
Elene Hall, in Ava. Mr. Johnson was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Douglas County.
Survivors include five sons, Andy, Amos, James W. Johnson, all of Wichita, Kansas,
Johnnie Johnson, Ava, and Steve Johnson, Nixa; three daughters, Nyla Barter, Wichita,
Ks., Jana Williams, Grove, Tx, and Kathryn Booth, Sparta; two brothers, Tom Johnson,
Springfield, and Dearl Johnson, Sparta; a sister, Minta Coffer, Sparta; a sister-in-law,
Joyce Horner. Bradleyville; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren: one greatgreat-grandson; other relatives; and friends. Preceding him in death were his wife, Lois; a
granddaughter, LuAnn; two brothers, Jess and Buck; and two sisters, Bertie Shorn and
Ersie Daves. Graveside funeral services were Sunday in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Gale Hanley officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hall Cemetery.
Johnson, John 10 Sep 1887 - 6 Nov 1968
[Note: Son of Horace & Nancy Ann (Hart) Johnson]
John Johnson, 81, Sparta, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in
Ozark. He was a longtime resident of Sparta, except for 20 years in Springfield where he
was an employee of Producers Produce Company. Mr. Johnson is survived by five
nephews and a niece. Services will be announced by Harris of Ozark. (Springfield
Leader-Press – 5 November 1968)
AND
Johnson, John 10 Sep 1887 - 6 Nov 1968
CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Horace & Nancy Ann (Hart) Johnson]
John Johnson, 81, Sparta, died at 6:05 p.m. Monday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in
Ozark. He was a longtime resident of Sparta, except for 20 years in Springfield where he
was an employee of Producers Produce Company. Mr. Johnson is survived by five
nephews and a niece. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark
with Dwayne Bray officiating,. Burial will be in Monger Cemetery north of Sparta
Johnson, John Adam 5 Feb 1937 - 22 Mar 2006 SN-L 24 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Lex Carl & Ernestine Dolly (Hembree) Johnson; married 17 Nov 1964
Shirley Whaley]
John Adam Johnson, 69, Verona, departed this life and went to be with his Lord
and Saviour Wednesday morning, March 22, 2006. He was born February 5, 1937, in

Galena, Mo., to Lex Carl and Ernestine Dolly (Hembree) Johnson. John was united in
marriage to Shirley Whaley on November 17, 1964. He worked at Pierce's Amoco
Station at Glenstone and Bennett in Springfield from 1964 until he retired in 2004. He
attended the Clever Full Gospel Church and was proud to say "I'm Pentecostal". His
motto was "Singing for Jesus and loving it." He was very close to his family and he
enjoyed going to Old Time camp meetings in the summer. Other favorite pastimes were
fishing, hunting, and taking his grandkids squirrel hunting. During John's courageous
battle with cancer, his faith in God never wavered. His parents, two brothers, and four
sisters preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; three
sons, John Rice, Fair Grove, Eddie Rice and wife, Sharon, Willard, Tracy Johnson and
wife, Sheryl, Verona; two daughters and their husbands, Cindy and Phillip Taylor, Chula
Vista, Calif., and Teresa and Michael Williams, Springfield; seven grandchildren; four
brothers; his father-in-law, Charles "Red" Whaley, Ozark; other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Clever Full Gospel Church,
with Rev. Nilene McKnight officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
today in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Johnson, John Elbert 1882 - 8 May 1957 CCR 16 May 1957 p 4
Funeral services for John Elbert Johnson, 73, who died Wednesday, May 8 in a
Springfield hospital were held Friday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mound Baptist Church
with Rev. Ralph Holland officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He lived most of his life in the Keltner community and
was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include five sons, James and Elbert
Johnson of Keltner, Jesse Johnson of Bradleyville, Thomas Johnson of Springfield and
Dearl Johnson of Fairfax, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Coffer of Keltner, Mrs.
Birtie Short of Sparta and Mrs. Ercie Davis of Springfield, 28 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren, one brother, William Johnson of Springfield, two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Wright and Mrs. Della Maggard, both of Springfield.
Johnson, John W. 20 Aug 1881 - 25 Dec 1959
CCR 7 Jan 1960 p4
Funeral services for John W. Johnson, 78, of Nixa, who died Dec. 25 at
Fayetteville, Ark. where he was a patient at Veterans Hospital, were held Dec. 28 at 2
p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial
was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the
Nixa community, he resided there most of his life, and was a farmer. He was a veteran of
the Philippine Insurrection. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Betty Johnson, of the home
at Nixa.
Johnson, Julia d 14 Apr 1949 CCR 21 Apr 1949
Mrs. Julia Johnson passed away Thursday morning after a long illness at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Gene Neyer in Aurora. Her body was shipped to Chicago, IL, for
burial beside her husband who preceded her in death some years ago. Besides her
daughter, she is survived by a son in Chicago. Rosary services were held Thursday
evening in the Marsh funeral home in Aurora. Those attending from here were Mr. H. J.

Neyer, Mrs. Eugenia Berghaus, Mrs. John Nagle, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Netzer and Mr. and
Mrs. Matt Netzer.
Johnson, Kate M. (Horton) 26 Jan 1918 - 14 Mar 2004 SN-L 16 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of James & Lula Horton; married Roy D. Johnson]
Kate M. Johnson, 86, of Springfield, passed from this life Sunday, March 14,
2004, in Cox Medical Center South, following a short illness. Mrs. Johnson was born
January 26, 1918, in Christian County, Mo., to James and Lula Horton. She was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband of 47 years, Roy D. Johnson; son, Orland "Pete"
Johnson; two brothers, Floyd Horton and Louis Horton; grandson, Larry Johnson; and
great-granddaughter, Tiffany Johnson. She was a long time member of Westport
Assembly of God Church and currently a member of Central Assembly of God. She is
survived by two sons, Morris and Erika Johnson, and Jim Johnson, of Springfield.; two
daughters, Delores and Tom Peebles, of Springfield, and Sue and Bob Wilson, of
Lebanon, Mo.; daughter-in-law, Berniece Johnson, Springfield; one sister, Jenny Dalton,
of Springfield; 15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren ;
many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in Greenlawn North with Dr. Charles Harris and Rev. Larry Hartman officiating. Burial
will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight, March 16,
from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Johnson, Kathern Lorene (Miller) Brannock 1914 - Aug 1972 OH 31 Aug 1972 p3
[Note: married 18 Nov 1937 Daniel Leonard Brannock; married second Almus Johnson]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Kathern Lorene Johnson, 58, Rogersville, died at 4:50
p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a seven- month illness. She
was a native of Springfield and lived in Rogersville for eight years. Survivors include her
husband, Almus; five sons, Daniel Brannock, 1332 East Division, Charles Brannock,
2116 West Olive, James Brannock, 3550 West Highway 266; Willard and Stanley
Brannock, both of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Patsy Kaye Bennitt, Renondo Beach,
Calif.; a brother, Lloyd Miller, Elmwood; a half-brother, Dick Miller of Fordland; a halfsister, Mrs. Ethel Gransteffs, Marshall and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at
10 a.m. Saturday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in the Palmetto Cemetery, northwest of Republic.
Johnson, Kenneth Neal “Duck”
27 Jul 1938 - 8 Feb 1992
NN-E 13 Feb 1992
Kenneth Neal “Duck” Johnson, 53, Ozark, formerly of Ava, died at 3:30 a.m.
Saturday, Feb 8, 1992 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born July 27, 1938
in Arvin, Calif, the son of Carl and Euna Johnson, He was co-owner of Johnson Electric
in Ava where he was an electrician and plumber. Survivors include his parents, Carl and
Euna Johnson: a son Alan Johnson, Freeman; two daughters, Carole McKeehan and
Cathy Johnson, both of Belton; his fiancee, Pat Glenn, Ozark; four grandchildren; four
brothers, Raymond Johnson, Prosper, Texas, Gary Johnson, Grandview. Danny Johnson
and Jimmy Johnson, both of Ava; four sisters, Dorothy Siler, Darlene Davis, Luetta
Mitchell and Joyce Harper, all of Ava. Services were held Tuesday in Clinkenbeard
Chapel, Ava, with the Revs. Floyd Roberts and Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial followed
in Jenkins Cemetery, Ava.

Johnson, Kenny
14 Dec 1941 - 18 Dec 2001
Kenny Johnson, 60, Ozark, passed away Monday, December 17, 2001, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born December 14, 1941, the son of
Glenn David and Maribelle (Diel) Johnson. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a
Medic. Kenny retired from Dayco after 38 years of service. His first wife, I Lou
(Garrison) Johnson, preceded him in death, as well as his parents. Survivors include his
wife, Debra; a daughter, Tara Detherow and her husband, Henry of Ozark; two
grandchildren, Cheyenne and Cooper; a sister, Katheryn Little of Ozark; a brother,
Robert Johnson and his wife, Cherrie of Springfield; three step-children, Darrell Johnson
and his wife, Renee of Branson, Vanessa Owens and her husband, Robert of Sparta and
Beverly Parent of the home; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Larry
Winfree and Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Springfield News Leader,
December 19, 2001.
Johnson, Kimberly Joe
15 Feb 1959 - 25 Mar 1967 CCR 30 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd & Patricia (McHaffie) Johnson]
Funeral services for Kimberly Joe Johnson, 8, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Johnson, 640 South Western, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with Gene Gardner officiating. Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery. Kimberly
died Saturday of injuries suffered when the car she was riding in skidded on wet
pavement on U.S. 60 about 2 miles south of Springfield, crashed into the end of a bridge
and burst into flames.
Johnson, Larry Gene 2 May 1961 - 8 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Morris & Linda Johnson]
Funeral services for Larry G. Johnson, 10. son of Morris Johnson, Springfield and
Mrs. Linda Johnson, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. E. I. Moore officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery, north of Bruner. The
body was killed at 5:30 a.m. Thursday when a tree under which he was standing near
Bonna boat ramp on Stockton Reservoir about five miles south of Stockton was struck by
lighting. Surviving are his parents; a sister, Kalyn, Springfield; his paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson, Springfield and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Kyle, Springfield. The boy was a fourth grade student at Horace Mann School and
was a member of the Hickory Hills Boy Scout troop in Springfield.
Johnson, Larry Oakley 17 Mar 1928 - 25 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Oakley Davis & Hazel Leona (Snider) Johnson; married 1950 Mildred
Virginia "Mickey" Johnson]
Larry Oakley Johnson, age 74, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, February 25,
2003 in his home. He was born March 17, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Oakley
Davis Johnson and Hazel Leona Snider Johnson. He served his country in the U.S.
Marines during World War II. He married Mildred Virginia "Mickey" Johnson fifty-three
years ago. They lived in Michigan and Paris, Tennessee, before moving to this area five

years ago. Larry retired from Operating Engineers Union as a crane operator. He
collected steam engines and was involved in showing them. He also enjoyed his Model T.
He was always there for his family, and enjoyed fixing things for them. His wife,
Mickey, preceded him in death on November 12, 2002. He was also preceded in death by
two sons, Larry Johnson and Lon Johnson. Survivors include his daughter, Linda
Johnson, Chestnut Ridge; three grandchildren, Larry Voight, Timothy Johnson and
Lindsay Johnson; a sister, Patricia Duffy, Florida; a brother-in-law, Henry P. Geller,
Ohio; and other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Joel Childers officiating. Springfield
News-Leader, February 27 2003.
Johnson, Laura (Wampler) 20 Jun 1879 - 3 Sept 1975
Services for Mrs. Laura Johnson, 96, of 515 Mt. Vernon, will be at 10:30 a.m.
today in Rivermonte Chapel with Dr. T. T. Crabtree officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Chapel Cemetery, west of Nixa. Mrs. Johnson died at 9 p.m. Wednesday in St. Vincent’s
Hospital, Monett, after a long illness. Survivors include a son, Fred, of 2118 Kings; two
brothers, Lloyd Wampler, Springfield, and Oliver Wampler, Louisville, Ky.; a sister,
Mrs. Stella Irvin, Clever; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 3, 1975 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Johnson Laura L. (McCullough) 15 Jul 1912 -28 Feb. 1996 CCH-N 6 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Emma (Thomas) McCullough; married Arthur Johnson]
Laura L Johnson, 83, of Ozark, formerly of Ava, died at 11:05 a.m., Wednesday,
Feb. 28, 1996, in her home. Laura was born July 15, 1912, in Tigeress, the daughter of
Robert and Emma Thomas McCullough. She was a homemaker and worked at Fasco,
Inc. She also owned and operated Eat-A-Bite Cafe, Ozark. She was a Christian of the
Baptist faith, and was active with Ava Senior Citizens before leaving Ava. She is
survived by: a daughter and her husband, Roma and Tony Evans; two grandchildren,
Tammy Riley and her husband, Charles, and Tony L. Evans, Jr., all of Ozark; and two
great-grandchildren, Ashley and Nicholas. She was preceded in death by: her husband,
Arthur; her parents; five brothers; and four sisters. Services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday,
March 2, 1996, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with burial following in Arden
Cemetery.
Johnson, Lena (Roberts) 10 Jun 1903 - 17 Jul 1997 CCH-N 26 Jul 1997
[Note: Daughter of William David & Athelia Clementine (Griffith) Roberts; married
1920 Fray Johnson]
Lena Roberts Johnson, 94, Ozark, died Thursday, July 17, 1997, in Sullivan Park
Care Center, Veradale, Washington. She was born June 10, 1903, in Hassan in the
northeast corner of the Oklahoma Territory. She was the only child of William David and
Athelia Clementine (Griffith) Roberts. She spent her early years living in several towns
as her father taught school and attended law school. When her father passed the bar, they
made Gainesville their home. She graduated from Gainesville High School and attended
Southwest Missouri State University. In 1920 she married Fray Johnson in Gainesville.
They purchased the Ford Agency in Ozark in 1923. Mr. Johnson died in 1943. She sold

the business and went to work for the O.P.A. In 1944 she was transferred to O'Reilly
Hospital in Springfield where she remained for the duration of World War II. Mrs.
Johnson managed the Ozark School cafeteria for 25 years before retirement in 1971. She
continued to work part-time for the Christian County Library for several years. She was a
charter member of the Modern Seekers Club of Ozark, a member and Past Matron of
Eastern Star, and member of White Shrine. She was active in the women’s organizations
of the Ozark Presbyterian Church, where she taught Sunday school and helped with Bible
school. For a short time she belonged to the Ozark Garden Club and Study Club. Mrs.
Johnson loved to play bridge and was a member of several groups. Fray and Lena
Johnson had two children. Her son, Dr. William Johnson, preceded her in death on April
30, 1993. Survivors include: her daughter, Mary Barbara Johnson Buteux and her
husband, William S. of Veradale, Washington; a daughter-in-law, Martha Johnson,
Springfield; granddaughter, Cynthia Jane Buteux Brewster and her husband, Robert, and
their daughter Shannon Mary of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, grandson Douglas Buteux of
Woodenville, Washington, grandson, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, and wife, Marcia, and their
children, Jennifer, Kate and Chip, and grandson David Johnson and wife, Diane, and their
children, Drew, Elizabeth and Ben, all of Springfield, and granddaughter, Judith Johnson
Moore of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and her son, Jason, of Los Angeles, California. A
remembrance service was held Wednesday, July 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson requested that in lieu of flowers, all
donations be made to the Ozark Presbyterian Church Women’s Tuesday Group, PO Box
328, Ozark, Missouri, 65721.
Johnson, Lenard Ray 1 Sep 1931 - 20 Apr 2006 SN-L 22 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Samuel Judd Johnson and Clara V. (Horton) Johnson; married Fay]
Lenard Ray Johnson, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2006. He
was born September 1, 1931, in Day, Arkansas, the son of Samuel Judd Johnson and
Clara V. (Horton) Johnson. He served his country in the U.S. Army, in active duty and as
an active reservist. He was devoted to his family and was a member of civic
organizations in the communities where he lived. He was an economic development
specialist for the University of Missouri. Survivors include: His wife, Faye; a son, Steve
Johnson and wife, Kathy, Lee's Summit; three daughters, Kim Beuerlein and husband,
Tom, Raymore, Pam Decker, Nixa, and Linda Dodds and husband, Tom, Republic; nine
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters; and two brothers. He was preceded
in death by two brothers, a sister, and his parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating. Burial
will be on Monday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, with full military honors. Visitation
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Johnson, Leon J. 1 Sept 1925 - 12 May 2001
[Note: Son of Edward & Marie (Robbins) Johnson; married 4 Feb 1944 Irene Johns]
Leon J. Johnson, 75, Republic, died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, May 12, 2001, in
Missouri Veterans Home, Mount Vernon. He was born September 1, 1925, in
Springfield, the son of Edward and Marie (Robbins) Johnson. He served his country in
the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to Irene Johns on February 4, 1944.
They owned and operated the Republic Locker Plant for several years. Later he retired as

a carpenter from Gillenwaters Developers. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Republic
Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Lee Wilson; and
three sisters, Wilma Blades, Gladys Griter and Elizabeth Davis. He is survived by his
wife, Irene, of the home; a son and his wife, Gary and Kayte Johnson, Billings; a
daughter, Karen Robinson and her husband, Garry, Springfield; four grandchildren, Gena
Noyes and husband, Tom, Farmington Hills, Mich., Jeff Johnson and wife, Carol,
Republic, and Kerry and Lindsey Robinson, Springfield; three step-grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Johnson, Miami,
Okla.; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May
16, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Elvis Denney officiating. Burial
will be in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Mo. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association or
the Fair Haven Children’s Home, in care of the funeral home.
Johnson, Lewis Miller 25 Nov 1894 - 19 Jan 1966 CCR 20 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Lewis M. & Sena M. Johnson]
Lewis Miller Johnson, 71, a retired Clever farmer, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday in
his home after a short illness. His only survivor is a sister, Miss Mable Johnson, of the
home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Today in Cantrell Chapel at Clever with the Rev.
Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Johnson, Lodusky Jane 10 Feb 1882 - 28 Feb 1964
CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
[Note: married Hugh Bernice Johnson]
Mrs. Lodusky Johnson, 82, died Friday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bert
Whittington of Ozark. Mrs. Johnson, a member of the United Presbyterian Church of
Ozark, had assisted her husband, Bernice, in the operation of a concession stand in the
Christian County courthouse until his death in 19534 and then she operated the stand
alone until last December. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Johnson is survived by two
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
Johnson, Lonzo D. 17 May 1921 - 20 Feb 2002
Lonzo D. Johnson, 80, Brookline Station, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Wednesday,
February 20, 2002, in Cox Medical Center South. Mr. Johnson was born May 17, 1921 in
Dogwood, Mo., the son of William Henry and I (Montgomery) Johnson. He was united in
marriage to Dorothy I. Sanders on October 9, 1940 in Rocky Ford, Colo. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was a member of Wilson Creek Baptist
Church and the VFW Post 676. He served as a rifleman and commander of the Veteran’s
Memorial Team, where he helped to honor other fallen veterans. He helped establish the
first fire department in Battlefield and served as the fire chief. He loved to garden and
later in life he loved to dance at Senior Citizens dances. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Dorothy; an infant son, Keith Johnson and a brother, Milo Johnson. He is survived
by three daughters, Donna Massengill of Aurora, Barbara Silvery and husband, Gary of
Battlefield, and Jeanette Johns of Nixa; one son, Ronnie Johnson and wife, Joyce of
Ozark; a brother, Lee George Johnson of Texas; his step-mother, Thira Johnson of

Springfield; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. today, February 23, 2002, in Wilson Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Randall
Moody officiating. Burial will follow in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield, under the
direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Memorial donations may
be made to the World War II Memorial, c/o Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home, 4500 S.
Lone Pine, Springfield, MO. 65804. Springfield News-Leader, February 23, 2002.
Johnson, Louie Joseph 17 Mar 1912 - 27 Feb 2006 SN-L 1 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Andrew & Mary (Braden) Johnson; married 4 Oct 1936 Dorothy Wright]
Louie Joseph Johnson, age 93, of Oldfield, passed away Monday, February 27,
2006, at home in Oldfield. He was born March 17, 1912, in Elkhead, the son of Andrew
and Mary (Braden) Johnson. On October 4, 1936, he and Dorothy Wright were united in
marriage. Mr. Johnson was proud to have been a farmer in the Elkhead area throughout
his life. He was baptized into the Church of Christ at Oldfield. In his later years, Mr.
Johnson especially enjoyed time spent with his family and the Oldfield Opry. Survivors
include three daughters, Bonnie Walker and husband, Todd, Oldfield, Frances Braden,
Springfield, and Donna Shortt and husband, Russell, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Mike
Walker and Patty, Debbie Williams and Bruce, David Walker and Katrina, Kim
Carpenter and Mike, Greg Braden and Angela, Steve Braden and Lisa, Kristina Dyer and
Zach, Danny Shortt, and Rick Shortt; ten great-grandchildren, Daphne Loveland, Bradley
Walker, Kendle Blacksher, Jeremy Walker, Jody Hull, Kraig and Kendra Walker, Jason
Carpenter, Matt Carpenter and Elias Shortt; seven great-great-grandchildren; a brother,
Raymond Johnson and his wife, Jane, Springfield,; a sister, Hazel Whitted, Springfield; a
brother-in-law, Kirby Nelson; and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Dorothy,
preceded him in death in 1998. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pearl Nelson;
two infant sons; an infant grand-child; and a great-great grandchild, Brianna Walker.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Chuck Eakins officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, in the
funeral home.
Johnson, Loyd 22 Nov 1899 - 12 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of Amos W. & Erminia “Emma” (Bray) Johnson]
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon for Loyd Johnson, 50,
who died January 12 at Phoenix, Arizona. The Rev. Reg Mapes officiated. Burial as in
the Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born November 22, 1899 at Elm Grove, near
Linden. Until 15 years ago he lived at Ozark. Since then he has been in Washington,
California and Arizona. He was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church. He is survived by
his father, Amos Johnson of Ozark; a brother, Roy of Long Beach California, and a sister,
Pauline Brown, also of Long Beach.
Johnson, Lucy Jane (Johnson) Gann 5 Nov 1910 - 29 Sep 1998 CCH-N 7 Oct 1998
Lucy Jane Johnson was born November 5, 1910 to Thomas J. Johnson and Nancy
Alice Robertson. She lived her entire life in Christian County, going to school at Shady
Grove, a little country school. In 1939, she moved to Sparta. On August 25, 1928 Lucy
and Everald Gann were married. Two daughters were born to them, Rosalie and Irene.
Everald preceded Lucy in death in July 1935. On May 9, 1945 Lucy and David N.

Johnson were married. No children were born to this union. David preceded her in death
on January 26, 1961. Lucy loved flowers, quilts, animals and most of all her family. Two
infant brothers, and brother Auda Johnson and two grandsons, Wesley Gale Luttrull and
Alan Carey preceded her in death. Survivors include: Daughters, Rosalie Gann Carey and
Irene Gann Luttrull; grandchildren Linda Beth, Gilda Jean, Mark, Bruce, Gary Lynn,
Susan Raye, Peggy Anne and Tracey; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 1 Saturday October 3, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow at
Shipman Cemetery in Sparta. Visitation was held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday October 2 at
the funeral home.
Johnson, Lydia Bell (Garrison) Shipman 1873 - 14 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Larilda Frances (Bledsoe) Garrison; married 9 Apr 1898
Isaac L. Shipman 3 Aug 1873 - 25 Aug 1940; buried under the name Shipman near sons
Carl 1909 - 12 Oct 1940, Frank 20 Jan 1905 - 5 Dec 1938, Hershel 24 Mar 1913 - 3 Dec
1946, Ralph 9 Aug 1899 - 22 Jun 1969, Sam Mar 1902 - 21 Jun 1942, and Tandy 29
Nov 1915 - 11 Jan 1988; married 24 Mar 1944 Amos M. Johnson 17 Sep 1874 - 4 Jul
1963]
Mrs. Lydia Shipman Johnson, 97, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at her home
here at 5:05 a.m. Monday after a long illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by a son, Tandy Shipman of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs.
Goldie Hooper, Springfield, Mrs. Lois Garrison and Mrs. Gladys Horner, both of Ozark;
a brother, Water Garrison, Ozark; 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 10 great,
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Adams Chapel here with
the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Johnson, Mabel 18 Dec 1892 - 1 May 1972 CCR 6 May 1972 p5
[Note: Daughter of Lewis M. & Sena Johnson]
Funeral services for Miss Mabel Johnson, 79, of Clever will be at 2 p.m.,
Wednesday in Cantrell Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. L.S. Cooper officiating. Burial will
be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Miss Johnson died Monday morning in Mercy Villa
following a long illness. She was a member of Clever Methodist Church. She has no
immediate survivors, but she resided with a friend and guardian, Mrs. Harold Westerman
of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1972 in the margin.
Johnson, Margaret Neoma (Parrill) 1892 - 11 Dec 1959 CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Neoma Johnson, 67, who died Friday, Dec.
11 in a Springfield hospital, were held December 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist
Church with Rev. Gene Roberts officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was born in Kansas City, Mo. the
daughter of W. H. and Mary Parrill. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors
include her husband, Isaac Wesley Johnson of the home 11 miles southwest of Chadwick;
two daughters, Mrs. Mable Cook of Rich Hill, Mo., and Mrs. Eva Workman of Sparta;
three sisters, Mrs. Gussie Ragsdale of Taneyville, Mo., Mrs. Clara Lathrop of
Marionville, Mo. and Mrs. Iva Scott of Carthage, Mo.; three brothers, Clarence Parrill of

Gooding, Ida., Frank Parrill of Bloomfield, NEb and Emery E. Parrill of Homedale, Ida;
three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Johnson, Maribelle (Diel) 9 Aug 1918 - 21 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: married Glenn Johnson 18 Jul 1918 - 12 Dec 1984]
Maribelle Johnson, 71, of Ozark, died at 9:10 p.m. Saturday in St. John's Regional
Health Center of Springfield. She was a longtime resident of Ozark and was a member of
the First Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth and his wife, Mary Lou,
of Ozark, and Robert and his wife, Theresa, Alton; a daughter, Kathryn Little and her
husband, Dean, Ozark; a sister, Sarah Edwards, Mount Vernon; five grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services were
Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Troy Rhoden and David Howard
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Johnson, Marie T. (Garrison) 9 Sept 1922 - 14 Aug 2003
Marie T. Johnson, 80, Sparta, died Aug. 14, 2003, in her home. She was born
Sept. 9, 1922, in Galloway, the daughter of Walter Todd Garrison and Evay Lee (Liles)
Garrison. She had lived in the Ozark and Sparta area for many years. Johnson loved her
family and always enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply
missed by all of them. She was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd M. Johnson;
two daughters, Wanda Smith and Dora Johnson; three grandsons; a great-grandson; and
her parents. Survivors include two sons, Floyd Rex Johnson, Elkland, and Buddy Ray
Johnson and his wife Helen, St. Louis; a brother, Bid Garrison, Chadwick; a sister, Mary
Tate, Chadwick; 13 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Aug. 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial
was in Linden Cemetery.
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Johnson, Martha Jane (Kimmons) 20 Dec 1865 - 8 Jun 1956 CCR 14 Jun 1956 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Kimmons Johnson, 90, who died June 8 at her
home near Nixa, were held Monday afternoon in the Delaware Church west of Nixa, with
Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Polk County, she came to Christian County when a
small girl and lived in Clever and Nixa communities the rest of her life. She was a
member of the Delaware Methodist Church. Her husband, William Thomas Johnson,
preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Aaron Johnson of Chicago, one
daughter, Mrs. Clorus Howard of Nixa, a brother John Kimmons of San ___, Texas, three
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Johnson, Mary (Sheen) 22 Mar 1889 - 23 Jul 1956
CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
Mary Sheen was born March 22, 1889 at York, Neb., On June 19, 1913, she was
united in marriage to Ivan M. Johnson at McCool Junction, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson
came to the Ozarks in 1941 and setted on a farm in Clever in the spring of 1955 where
she lived until she entered into rest Jul 23 at the age of 67 years, 4 months and one day.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson were members of the Clever Christian Church and will be
remembers as devoted Christian citizens of our community. Mrs. Johnson’s survivors

include four nephews and two nieces; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
held July 26 in the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating,
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Clever.
Johnson, Mary A. (Braden) Feb 1885 - 9 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of John & Susan Braden; married 19 Apr 1909 F. A. Johnson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Johnson, 85, of Springfield, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Claude E. Barclay officiating, Burial was in
Dogwood Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. She had lived in the Bruner community all of her life before moving to
Springfield in 1960. She was also a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. Survivors
include two sons, Louis Johnson and Raymond Johnson, both of Elkhead; two daughters,
Mrs. Pearl Nelson and Mrs. Hazel Whitted, of Springfield; 10 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren.
Johnson, Mary Lou (Garrison) 18 Sep 1946 - 16 Sep 1996 CCH-N 21 Sep 1996
Mary Lou Johnson, 49, Ozark, passed away at 3:01 p.m. Monday September 16,
1996 in her home following a long illness. Mary Lou was born September 18, 1946 in
Springfield, the daughter of Clell and Angie Tindle Garrison. She was a life-long resident
of Christian County, having lived in Linden and Ozark. She was a 1964 graduate of
Sparta High School, and also graduated from the Hillcrest School of Cosmetology. She
had a love for people and a love for the profession as a hair dresser, owning and operating
her own salon for the past 25 years. She was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church.
She was united in marriage to Kenneth Johnson on Oct. 2, 1964 in Sparta. To this union
was born a daughter, Tara Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors
include her husband, Kenneth, and daughter, Tara, of the home, a sister and her husband,
Jane and Jerry Dye, Ozark, a brother and his wife, Bob and Sue Garrison, Cassville, five
nieces, one nephew, and one great nephew. Mary Lou will be deeply missed by her
family and many friends. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday Sept. 19, 1996 in
Harris a Heritage funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial
followed in the Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contribution may be made to St. John’s
Hospice, Springfield.
Johnson, Mildred Virginia “Mickey” (Curtis) 24 Jul 1931 - 12 Nov 2002 CCH-N 4
Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Kathleen (Butcher) Curtis; married 1949 Larry O.
Johnson]
Mildred Virginia “Mickey” Johnson, age 71, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday,
November 12, 2002 in Cox South, Springfield. She was born July 24, 1931 in Detroit,
Michigan, the daughter of Charles and Kathleen (Butcher) Curtis. She married Larry O.
Johnson fifty-three years ago. They lived in Michigan and in Paris, Tennessee, before
moving to this area five years ago. Mickey had always been there for her family
whenever needed, and loved to cook and care for her husband, daughter, and
grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Larry; a daughter, Linda Johnson,
Chestnut Ridge; three grandchildren, Larry Voight, Timothy Johnson and Lindsay

Johnson; two brothers, William Curtis and Charles Curtis, both of Michigan; an aunt,
Mary Margaret Peterson of Michigan; a sister-in-law, Patricia Duffy of Florida; a
brother-in-law, Henry P. Geller of Ohio; other relatives; and many friends. Her parents
preceded her in death as well as two sons, Larry Johnson and Lon Johnson. A funeral
service was Nov. 16, 2002 at 10 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Joel
Childers officiating.
AND
A funeral service will be Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 10 a.m. in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Joel Childers officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until
service time on Saturday. Springfield News-Leader, November 14, 2002.
Johnson, Minnie (Roberts) 4 Sep 1875 - 10 Apr 1962 CCR 19 Apr 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Pamela (Smith) Roberts; married Robert Johnson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Roberts Johnson, 86, a longtime Christian
County resident who died April 10, were held Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel
in Ozark, with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin & Son. She was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Clell Johnson and Byrl Johnson, both of Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Ethel Fisher and Mrs. Matel Mathis, both of Bakersfield, Calif.; one
brother, Lambert Roberts of Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Amy McConnell of Republic; 14
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Johnson, Minnie Florence (Smith) 27 Jul 1875 - 29 Apr 1950 CCR 4 May 1950
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mary (Walker) Smith; married 5 May 1895 Isaac Henry
Johnson 21 Dec 1872 - 2 Jun 1940; marriage records give 12 May 1895 wedding date]
Mrs. Minnie Florence Johnson died Friday morning at her home at Sparta. She
was 74. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist Church
with the Rev. E.N. Webb officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Johnson was born July 27, 1875. She married Isaac H.
Johnson May 5, 1895. Three children were born to them, one daughter and two sons. Her
husband and one son, Willa, preceded her in death. She is survived by the daughter, Iva,
of the home, one son, Ivan of Lebanon, and one grandson, I.H. and two great-grandsons,
also of Lebanon. She leaves also two sisters, Mrs. Addie Melton of Sparta, and Mrs.
Grace Wilson of Huntington Park, Calif., and two brothers, Lon Smith of Craig,
Montana, and Buster Smith of Ozark. Mrs. Johnson became a member of Smyrna Baptist
Church when she was 16. Later she moved her membership to the Sparta Baptist Church
of which she was a member at the time of her death.
Johnson, Minta (Redfern) 17 Nov 1864 - 14 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Daughter of O. P. & Nancy (Johnson) Redfern]
Minta Johnson was born in Christian County November 17, 1864 and died
January, 1949 at the age of 79 years. She spent her life in Christian and Greene Counties,
with the exception of a few years spent in Kansas City, Mo. She was converted at an
early age and was united with the Methodist church in Kansas City. She is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Iva Corthy of Springfield; two brothers, Abb of Rogersville and
Henry Johnson of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Chaffin of Springfield and Mrs.

Amanda Lawson of Sparta, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
conducted January 16, at 2:00 pm in the Harmony church with Rev. Dowl officiating.
Burial was in the Holland cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Johnson, Nancy Alice (Roberts) 16 Mar 1882 - 2 Jul 1962 CCR 5 Jul 1962 p2
[Note: Daughter of Al & Francis (Johnson) Roberts]
Mrs. Nancy Alice Johnson, 80, died at 7:50 p.m. Monday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Nancy Johnson, in Sparta. She was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist
Church. Other survivors include one son, Auda, of Galena; six grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Shady Grove Church
with Rev. Sylva Howard officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin and Son of Ozark.
Johnson, Nina Louise (McCoy) 1 Jun 1922 – 25 Jul 1995 CCH-N 26 Jul 1995
Nina Louise Johnson, 73, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 10:40 P.M
Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, North, Springfield, Missouri. Nina was born June 1,
1922 i n Highlandville, Mo., the daughter of Edward and Maude Hicks McCoy. She was
married to Byrl Johnson April 16, 1938 in Keltner, Mo. She was a homemaker, a member
of Calvary Baptist Church, Rogersville, Mo. She was employed by Riverside Inn and
Hagle Garment Factory for over 20 years. She enjoyed her working life. She is preceded
in death by her parents, her husband, Byrl, one daughter, Helen Vinson, one son Byrl Jr.
and two granddaughters. Survivors include two sons, Larry Johnson, Springfield, and
Fred Johnson, and his wife, Judy, Ozark; one daughter, Joan Bulmer, Calif.; one brother,
Buel McCoy and his wife, Mary, Ariz.; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren
Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Friday in Harris , a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark with the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial following in the Roberts Cemetery,
Sparta. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Johnson, Noel D. "Red" 16 Sep 1912 - 2 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: married Mary Margaret]
Noel D. "Red" Johnson, 75, of Rogersville, died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a brief illness. Services for Mr. Johnson
were held Tuesday in Klingner Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. William A. Moore
officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery, near Rogersville. Masonic services were
performed at the Chapel. Born in Miller, Mr. Johnson had been a resident of Rogersville
since 1976. He was a retired electrician for Gilbert. and Stearns Electrical Engineers in
Santa Anna, California, and had operated an accounting service in Santa Anna from
1961-1976. He formerly worked for the Lidey Electric Company in Springfield. He was a
member of the Masons and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple since 1947; the
Directors Staff, Orange County Shrine; Christian County Shrine; and Charter of the
Shrine Chanters. His survivors include his wife, Mary Margaret Johnson; a son and
daughter-in-law, David Noel and Judith Johnson, Bolivar, Ohio; a granddaughter,
Christine Johnson; two brothers, Bill Johnson, Kansas City, and Jack Johnson, state of
California; two sisters, Bonnie Allen, Long Beach, California, and Noma Hill, Miller;

and seven nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Abou Ben
Adhem Building Fund or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Johnson, Oca 3 Feb 1898 - 27 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: married Arena; SSDI spells name Oka]
Services for Oca C. Johnson, 81, Billings, were held Monday in Meadors Chapel
with the Rev. Bill Springer and Stanley L. White officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive
Cemetery near McKinley. Mr. Johnson died Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after apparently suffering a heart attack. A retired farmer and counter
assessor, he was a member of McKinley Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Arena;
a son, Fred C., Republic; three daughters, Mrs. Sue Fox, Corona, Calif., Mrs. Norma
Land, Billings, and Mrs. Ruby Haugsted, Raytown.
Johnson, Olin Ward 20 Jul 1914 - 29 Dec 2000 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
Olin Ward Johnson, age 86, of Springfield, died Friday, December 29, 2000 at
10:20 a.m. in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after courageously fighting
heart disease and Parkinson's Disease for many years. He was born in July 20, 1914 in
Sparta, Missouri, the son of William and Elnora (Abbott) Johnson. He graduated form
Sparta High School in 1933. He retired as Maintenance Manager of Venture Stores in
1977 due to heart problems. Prior to that he had worked as a welding foreman at Kaiser
Shipyards in Richmond, California during World War II, then 22 years as a foreman and
inspector for Trailmobile, Inc., and as a quality control foreman at Zenith Television for
many years. He married Mildred (Weagley) Johnson June 7, 1941 and to this union a
daughter was born, Judy Kay (Johnson) Manen. He was converted at an early age and
after moving to Springfield in 1954 he joined First Baptist Church of Springfield. Mr.
Johnson was a 50 year member of Friend Masonic Lodge of Ozark #352 A.F.&A.M., and
a member of the Ozark Eastern Star #98. He was preceded in death by: His parents; 3
brothers, Denver, Clifford and Roger Johnson; and a sister, Faye (Johnson) Preston.
Survivors include: Mildred, his wife of almost 60 years; a daughter and her husband,
Judy and Larry Manen, Harrison, Arkansas; three granddaughters, Angela Martin and
Terri Ash, Blue Springs, Missouri, and Kristen Warren, Springfield; four greatgrandchildren, Amber Lyn Martin, Overmohr, Germany, Shane Warren, Springfield, and
Brendon and Brook Ash, Blue Springs; a niece, Nadine Winslow, Ozark; and a greatniece, Linda Sue Winslow. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 1, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Edgar Burks officiating. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery,. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association,
1675 E. Seminole, Springfield, MO 65804.
Johnson, Ona Mae 1904 - Feb 1976 OH 5 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: married Ross E. Johnson]
GARRISON- Services for Mrs. Ona Mae Johnson, 71. Garrison, were at 3 p.m.
Monday in Klingner Chapel, Springfield with the Revs. Bob Dasel and W. L. Murdaugh
officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield., following a two-week
illness. She was a member of Boulevard Baptist Church in Springfield. Surviving are her
husband, Ross E.; a daughter, Mrs. Darlene Parsons, 1033 East Smith; three step
daughters, Mrs. Irlene Morgan, Bradleyville, Mrs. Evelyn Kuhniel, Sarcoxie and Mrs.

Hester Duck, Tampa, Fla.; two step sons, Donald of Bradleyville and Ray of Buffalo, N.
Y. and one grandchild.
Johnson, Opal Elizabeth (Payne) 11 May 1907 – 6 Aug 1997 CCH-N 13 Aug 1997
Opal Elizabeth Johnson, 90, Nixa, passed away at 11:13 a.m. Wednesday, August
6, 1997 in Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa. Opal was born May 11, 1907 in Nixa,
Mo., the daughter of Joseph and Mary E. Sellers Payne. She was one of eight children.
She was the loving wife and companion of Fred Glen Johnson who preceded her in death
in 1981. They were married October 19, 1932 in Christian County. She graduated Summa
Cum Laude from Drury College in 1931 with a B.A. in History and Economics and was
elected to the honorary scholastic society, Pi Gamma Mu. Opal taught in a one-room
school in Christian County where she encouraged and inspired her students with her love
of learning, and she was active for many years in the Kansas City schools. She is also
preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two
sons, Fred J. Johnson and his wife, Pamela, Springfield, Ronald G. Johnson, Santa Cruz,
Ca.; a daughter, Katherine Kaelin and her husband, Ronald, North Hills, Ca.; a brother,
Hubert Payne, Highlandville; a sister, Blanche Tatum, Nixa; seven grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
August 9, 1997 in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Jack Barnes officiating. Burial followed in the Delaware Cemetery.
Johnson, Ota V. (McDaniel) 10 Jan 1889 - 10 Aug 1958 CCR 14 Aug 1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Ota V. McDaniel Johnson, 69, a longtime resident of
Sparta, who died Sunday, Aug, 10 at a Springfield rest home, were held Tuesday at 2:00
p.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was
in Fariview Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. A native of the Sparta
community, she was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church for 47 years. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. Rex Robison of Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Clyde Workman of
Sparta; two brothers, Cecil McDaniel of Springfield, Mo and Jasper McDaniel of
Independence, Kan; two sisters, Mrs. Ollie Anderson of Oakland, Calif and Mrs. Ada
Higgenbotham of Joplin, Mo; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Johnson, Otis 1885 - 10 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
Otis Johnson, 82, a lifelong resident of the Rogersville community, died at 3:15
a.m. Monday in Springfield Osteopathic Hospital, He was a retired painter. He is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Melba Ruffin, Tulsa, Okla. and Mrs. Velma Bloomer,
Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Jack Delzell, Rogersville, and Mrs. Nellie Bruton, Pueblo,
Colo.; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. on
Wednesday in Marsh Chapel with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in
Panther Valley Cemetery.
Johnson, Paul R. 6 Mar 1923 - 5 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
Paul R. Johnson, 69, Billings, died at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1991 in his home
following a long illness. He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by an aunt,
Fern Denny, Aurora; nieces; nephews: and cousins. Graveside services were held

Tuesday in IOOF Cemetery, Marionville, with the Rev. Fred Moody officiating. Services
and burial were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Johnson, Paul Roger 1905 - 9 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5 & OH 17 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: Son of William A. & Elnora (Abbott) Johnson; married Berniece]
Paul Roger Johnson, 64, of 611 North West Avenue, Springfield, died at 3:25
a.m. Wednesday at his home after a long illness. A 20-year resident of Greene County,
Mr. Johnson was a native of Sparta and a retired sander at Native Wood Products
Company, Ozark, He was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church at Sparta. Survivors
are his wife, Berniece; a step-son, Worden Colson, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Fay
Preston, Springfield; a brother, Olin, Springfield; and a granddaughter. Chapel of the
Ozarks is in charge.
Johnson, Pauline E. (Earnhardt) Brown 25 Nov 1913 - 10 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov
1991
Pauline E. Johnson, 77, Chadwick, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1991 at Riverview
Manor. She was born Nov. 25, 1913 in Springfield, the daughter of Shelby Oscar and
Phoebe Tune Earnhardt. She was a member of the Chadwick Extension Club for 16
years. She was a board member of the Christian County Neighborhood Center and served
on the OACAC board of directors. Preceding her in death were a son, Charles Edward
Brown; her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include a sister and brotherin-law, Christine and J. Russell Jones, Chadwick, with whom she lived for the past 16
years; a brother and sister-in-law, Edward Lee and Louise Earnhardt, Springfield; a
sister-in-law, Roberta Earnhardt, Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Robin Brown, state of
Oregon; two grandsons, Charles and Ron Brown; a step-grandson, Sam Goodwin; and
three great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday in Rivermonte
Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Services were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Johnson, Pauline Vina (Bishop) 6 Jan 1910 - 16 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
Pauline Vina Johnson; 78, of Springfield, died at 7:15 p.m. March 16 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Johnson were
held Saturday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. A resident of Springfield since 1942, Mrs. Johnson was a member of College
Street Baptist Church. Her survivors include two daughters, Nancy Ann Butts and Norma
Jean Garrison, both of Springfield; a stepson, Bobbie Elbert Johnson, Redding,
California; three sisters, Georgia Pierce and Lois Pennanchio, both of Raytown, and
Katherine Maples, Rogersville; three brothers, Bud Bishop, Joplin, Elbert Bishop,
Raytown, and Orrin Bishop, Highlandville; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Johnson, Ray 2 Feb 1915 - 8 May 2000 CCH-N 7 Jun 2000
[Note: Son of Homer & Maude (Stulzman) Johnson; married Bernice Stang]
Ray Johnson, 85, of Eagle, Idaho died of natural causes Monday, May 8, 2000, in
a Boise Care Center. Funeral services will be held at the Valley Shepherd Church of the
Nazarene, Meridian, at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 13. Graveside services will follow at the
Meridian Cemetery. Viewing for family and friends was held on Friday May 12, at

Accent Funeral Services Home in Meridian between 4-8 p.m. Ray was born in Christian
County, Mo to Homer and Maude Stulzman Johnson on Feb. 2, 1915. After his father
died in 1931, Ray quit school and farmed to provide for the family of seven. He came to
Idaho, in 1940, working on various dairy farms and orchards in the valley and wheat
harvests in Washington. he started working at the Ada County Dairymen's Association
Meridian Creamery in 1942. Ray married Bernice Stang in 1943, he served in the Army
from 1943 to 1946, and saw combat during the Philippine liberation operations.
Returning to Meridian, he continued farming and worked at the Meridian and Caldwell
creameries until 1971. He loved to see things grow, from his registered Jersey cows to
grafted fruit trees, roses and grapes from cuttings. He loved to hunt, fish, and be with his
family. Ray is survived by his wife Bernice; two sons, Arthur and wife, Ginger Johnson
of Iowa, Calvin and wife, Renee of Colorado; two daughters, Karen and husband, Al
Littau of Oregon, Carolyn and Don Groat, Jr. of Washington; two sisters, Chloe Aton of
Missouri, and Marie Carroll of Iowa; one brother, Ruel and wife, Judy Johnson of
Washington; grandchildren, Tonya Littau, Shaun and Cody Johnson, Jeremy and Jessica
Groat, and Benjamin and Alexandra Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents;
sister, Faye; and a brother, Clell. Memorials may be made to the Meridian Valley
Shepherd Church of the Nazarene Missions Fund, 831 E. 1st Street, Meridian, ID 83642;
Eagle Seniors Center, 312 E. State Street, Eagle, ID 83616, or charity of choice.
Johnson, Raymond E. 23 Aug 1900 - 6 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Raymond E. Johnson, age 97, of Ozark, died Friday, February 6, 1998 in Cox
Medical Center, South. He was born August 23, 1900 in Spokane and was the son of
Woodson T. and Mary G. (Hilton) Johnson. He was the youngest of seven children. His
brothers, sisters, and parents preceded him in death. Raymond was converted at an early
age in a prayer meeting in his parent's home. A revival meeting was being held at that
time at Rockspring Baptist Church which is now the Spokane Baptist Church. Raymond
became a member of that church. Later his membership was changed to the First Baptist
Church in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. He was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352 AF
& AM in Ozark. Raymond was elected to the Office of the Recorder of Deeds in
Christian County for two four-year terms. He retired from service with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers in 1967 as Land Law Assistant. Since 1920, Raymond had lived on
the Johnson homestead just north of Ozark. Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Mae
Johnson, Athena, Oregon, and other close relatives and friends. Funeral services were
Monday, February 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Clifford Day officiating.
Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Johnson, Raymond L. 1929 - Sep 2004
SN-L 15 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Vernon Alfred & Iva Ann (Fletcher) Johnson; married 1957 Wanda
Davidson]
Raymond L. Johnson, age 75, of Osceola, died Monday in Sac-Osage Hospital.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be
in Bruner Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2 to 7 p.m. today.
AND
Johnson, Raymond L. 13 Feb 1929 - 13 Sep 2004 CCH-N 22 Sep 2004

Raymond L. Johnson, 75, Osceola, died on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 in Sac-Osage
Hospital, Osceola. He was born Feb. 13, 1929 in Thornfield, the son of Vernon Alfred
and Iva Ann (Fletcher) Johnson. In 1957 he and Wanda Davidson were united in
marriage. Johnson worked as a logger before retirement. He loved his family and enjoyed
cooking for them and his friends. He held fish frys and chili suppers for them. He was a
hunter and fisherman, and especially enjoyed turkey hunting. He always had a big
garden, sharing the produce with friends and neighbors. He enjoyed visiting with others
and telling hunting stories. Survivors include: His wife, Wanda; five children, Peggy
Pyeatt and husband Doug, Osceola, Randy Johnson, Osceola, Mary Lou Brunk, Forsyth,
Katy Boone, Forsyth, and Mary Sue Maynard and her husband, Mike, Davenport, Iowa;
12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; his step-mother, Hazel Smith, Springfield;
six sisters and brothers, Nada Stehle, Hougson, Calif., Jewell Dalton, Ozark, Roy
Johnson, Tecumseh; Harold Johnson, San Bernardino, Calif., Wayne Johnson, Klamath
Falls, Ore., and Ronnie Johnson Greenville, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his
parents, an infant brother, a brother Russell Johnson; and a sister Oveda Jennings.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Carl Whitacre officiating. Burial followed in Bruner Cemetery. Friends
called at the funeral home from 2 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Johnson, Richard “Dick”, Rev. 28 Aug 1914 - 20 Jan 2007 SN-L 21 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Jervis & Winemia Johnson; married 1946 Grace]
Rev. Richard "Dick” Johnson, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 20,
2007, in his home. He was born August 28, 1914, in Linville, Iowa, the son of Jervis and
Winemia Johnson. Rev. Johnson was an electrical superintendent before moving to this
area from Des Moines, Iowa, in 1970. He pastored several Baptist churches in Christian
and Taney Counties. He is survived by: his wife of over 60 years, Grace; four children,
Joyce Walyn and husband, John, Florida, Dennis Johnson and wife, Robin, Ozark, Patti
Fullerton and husband, Jamie, Ozark, and Annette Nicholson and Blaine Watts, Nixa; 10
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A son, Ronald Johnson preceded him in
death. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Community Hospice and
Riverdale Baptist Church members for their loving support. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and Pastor
Jamie Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery. Visitation will be from
10 a.m. until service time on Tuesday.
Johnson, Robert L. 13 Jul 1945 - 1 May 2004 SN-L 2 May 2004
[Note: Son of Glenn & Maribelle (Diel) Johnson; married Cherrie Lynn]
Robert L. Johnson of Springfield, Mo., passed away at home May 1, 2004. Robert
was born on July 13, 1945, in the McCracken, Mo. community, the son of Glenn Johnson
and Maribelle Diel. He was retired from Kraft Foods where he worked for thirty one
years as a truck driver. While there, he had the honor of receiving thirty-one Safe Driving
Awards and an award for three million miles of driving without any accidents. He was
preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Kenneth Johnson of Ozark. Robert is
survived by his wife, Cherrie Lynn Johnson; one daughter, Sherry Hanafin and husband
Dusty of Clever; one son, Greg Johnson and wife Trish of Springfield; stepson Joel

Davison and wife Angie of Buffalo; stepdaughter Kimberly Hallemeier of Springfield;
stepdaughter Carrie Davison of Springfield; stepson Matthew Davison and wife Rachel
of Clever; and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Kathryn Little of
Ozark, and many more family members and a great many friends who will miss his ready
smile and friendly nature. Funeral services will b e2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home.
AND
Johnson, Robert L. 13 Jul 1945 - 1 May 2004
Deaths 06/08/2004
Robert L. Johnson, Springfield, died at home May 1, 2004. Robert was born July
13, 1945 in McCracken, Mo., the son of Glenn Johnson and Maribelle Diel. He was
retired from Kraft Foods where he worked for 31 years as a truck driver. While there he
had the honor of receiving 31 safe-driving awards and an award for 3 million miles of
driving without an accident. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother,
Kenneth Johnson. Robert is survived by his wife, Cherrie Lynn Johnson; a daughter,
Sherry Hanafin and husband Dusty, Clever; one son, Greg Johnson and wife Trish,
Springfield; stepson Joel Davison and wife Angie, Buffalo; stepdaughter Kimberly
Hallemeir, Springfield; stepdaughter Carrie Davison, Springfield; stepson Matthew
Davison and wife Rachel, Clever; and ten grandchildren. He is also survived by one
sister, Kathryn Little, Ozark, and many more family members and a great many friends
who will miss his ready smile and friendly nature. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Johnson, Ronald Eugene 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & ? (?) Johnson]
AND
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Robert S. & ? (Patrick) Prewitt]
Sunday Crash Claims Young Countians
Tragedy in the form of a grinding automobile crash claimed the lives of two local
young men shortly afternoon Sunday. The victims in Sunday’s smashup were Robert
Dane Prewitt, 20, Spokane and Ronald Eugene Johnson, 16, also of Spokane. Prewitt and
Johnson were killed about 12:10 p.m. while enroute home from church. Troopers said a
northbound auto driven by Donald Charles Southern, 55, apparently was on the wrong
side of the highway when it met Prewitt’s car one mile north of Spokane on U. S. 160. As
Prewitt swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision, his auto skidded broadside and was
struck on the right side by the other vehicle. The Prewitt automobile was knocked off the
road and overturned. Officers said both Prewitt and Johnson were pronounced dead at the
scene. Southern suffered head and elbow lacerations, and his wife, Virginia, 51, suffered
head cuts and a concussion. They were taken to St. John’s Hospital for treatment. Prewitt,
a lifelong resident of Spokane, was a charter member of Calvary Fundamental Baptist
Church at Ponce de Leon and was a l970 graduate of Spokane High School. A member of
the National Guard unit at Aurora, he enlisted in 1971 and trained at Fort Dix, N. J. He
was attending the School of the Ozarks for the second year, and was employed at the
Shepherd of the Hills Farm near Branson. He also was known for his work with
Appaloosa horses and had won a number of trophies in shows. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Prewitt; a sister, Wanda of the home; his paternal

grandmother and a step grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stewart, Spokane and maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Patrick, Spokane. A resident of Spokane for three
years, young Johnson was a former resident of Des Moines, Iowa. A junior at Spokane
High School, he was a member of the basketball team and had recently been names
“athlete of the year” by his classmates. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Johnson; one brother, Dennis, of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Joyce
Whittington of Atlanta, Mrs. Patricia Hippert of Des Moines and Miss Annette Johnson
of the home. Double funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Spokane High
School Auditorium for both Prewitt and Johnson with Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Bill
Lancaster officiating. Both were buried in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane with Harris of
Ozark in charge of arrangements for Prewitt and Stumpff of Galena direction
arrangements for Johnson.
AND
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 18 Oct 1973 p8
AND
Johnson, Ronald Eugene 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 18 Oct 1973 p8
TO OUR MANY FRIENDS
It is virtually impossible for us to write each family or friend that has been so near
and dear to us during our time of loss. We thank God for so many friends, for every payer
and kind word and for every act of kindness extended to all of us. Our sons leave us with
a legacy of wonderful memories and these have been enriched by Christian love and
compassion shown by so many wonderful people. Food was prepared and brought by so
many we cannot know the names of all for sure. May God richly bless all who helped in
preparing the auditorium for the funeral, and those who marked the burial plots, sent
flowers and gave to the scholarship and memorial fund; sent flowers and gave to the
memorial and scholarship funds; also the minister, singers and those who were so helpful
and thoughtful at the scene of the accident, many of whom we did not even know.
THE JOHNSON FAMILY. THE PREWITT FAMILY.
AND
Johnson, Ronald Eugene 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 26 Sep 1974 p8
AND
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 26 Sep 1974 p8
In Memory of Ron Johnson and Dwayne Prewitt.
Just a year ago the 30th day of this month, our sons were killed in an accident as
they were coming home from Sunday School and church. The year has been long, our
lives have been empty and our hours lonely. We hope and pray for you that knew Ron
and Dwayne that you also know their Christ and will continue to carry on the work they
were doing for God.
THEY WERE SO YOUNG. They were so you, God, so you and strong and filled
with promise. So vital, so radiant, giving so much joy where ever they went. They were
so brilliant. On these two boys, you lavished so many talents, they could have enriched
your world. They had already received so many honors to come. Why them? In our
agony, we ask, why them? Why not someone less gifted? Someone less good? Some hopheaded rioter, thief, brute, hood? Yet we know, even as we demand what seems to us a
rational answer that we are only intensifying our grief. Plunging deeper into the blind and
witless place where all hope is gone. A dark lost place where our own gifts will be

blunted and ruin replace the goodness they bought and wished for. Instead, let us say
thank you for the marvel that these boys were. That we can say goodbye to them without
shame or regret, rejoicing in the blessed years they were given to us. Knowing that their
bright young lives, their many gifts, have not truly been stilled or wasted, only lifted to a
higher level where the rest of us can’t follow yet. Separation? Yes. Loss? Never. For their
spirit will be with us always. And when we meet them again, we will be even more
proud. Thank you for the answer, God.
AND
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 30 Sep 1976 p8
AND
Johnson, Ronald E. 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 30 Sep 1976 p8
IN MEMORY OF DWAYNE PREWITT AND RON JOHNSON
Three years have gone by since that fall Sunday morning when our sons, Dwayne
and Ron were killed in an accident, by an on coming car traveling in their lane, as they
were coming home from church. Time hasn’t made it easier, but with the grace of God.,
we learn to live with the hurt and loneliness and God has given us peace. A verse of
scripture that Dwayne carried in his billfold has helped us and we want to share it with
you, hoping it will help those who have the same hurt. Philippianes Ch. 4-9: Those things
which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, so; and the God of
peace shall be with you.
Johnson, Roy 1905 - 11 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Amos M. & Ermena “Emma” (Bray) Johnson]
Word has been received here of the death on Oct. 11 of Roy Johnson, 60, at Long
Beach, Calif. A native of Ozark, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Johnson, he had
lived at Long Beach for many years, where he owned and operated a barber shop.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home at 1740 West Spring, Long Beach; a
daughter, Mrs. Pauline McPeak, a granddaughter, Suzanne McPeak; a sister, Mrs. Pauline
Brown of Oakdale, Calif.; a nephew, Alvin Brown of Orange, Calif. Funeral services and
burial were at Long Beach.
Johnson, Roy R. 28 Jan 1915 - 26 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: Son of John Francis & Emma Daisy (Shipman) Johnson; married Tressie]
Roy R. Johnson, 64, Ozark, died Feb. 27 in Cox Medical Center, after several
months illness. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church, a veteran of World War
II and a lifelong resident of the Christian Center community southeast of Ozark.
Survivors include his wife, Tressie; five sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Phillips, Mrs. Goldie Allen,
Mrs. Gladys Haslip, Mrs. Ruby Rhea and Mrs. Fern Winslow, all of Ozark and a brother,
Basil, Ozark. Funeral services were March 1 at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev.
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
AND
Johnson, Roy R. 28 Jan 1915 - 26 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 pB2
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for all the food, flowers and
all acts of kindness show during the loss of my brother, Roy Johnson, Also all who had
part in the services. May God bless each of you. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haslip & family.
AND

Johnson, Roy R. 28 Jan 1915 - 26 Feb 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB3
I wish to thank everyone for the prayers, help, cards and flowers during the illness
and after the loss of my husband. Tressie Johnson
Johnson, Ruth G. (Squires) 8 Aug 1895 - 4 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
Ruth G. Johnson, 99, Springfield, formerly of Nixa died October 4, 1994 at 4:20
p.m., in Springfield Park Care Center. Mrs. Johnson was born August 8, 1895, in
Princeton, MO, the daughter of Grant and Minnie Crouse Squires. Mrs. Johnson, a
homemaker, was united in marriage to Guy Johnson, who preceded her in death. Also
preceding her in death was a son, Glen Johnson. She is survived by a sister, Veva Cain,
Springfield, AR; and nephew, Gerald Stanley, state of Ohio. Also surviving are special
friends Glenn and Delilah Brown. Graveside services were October 21, in Goshen
Cemetery, Princeton, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Johnson, Sharon (Kirkwood) 7 Jun 1940 - 8 Aug 2004 SN-L 11 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Myrl (Granby) Kirkwood; married 4 Apr 1964 Don Johnson]
Sharon Johnson, 64, of Chestnutridge, Mo., passed away Sunday, August 8, 2004,
in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1940, in Rochester,
Minn., the daughter of Bill and Myrl (Granby) Kirkwood. Sharon graduated from
Rochester High School in 1958, and received a two-year A.A. degree from Rochester
Junior College. On April 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to Don Johnson and blessed
with the births of two sons. Sharon was a homemaker, loving wife and mother, a member
of the United Methodist Church and also assisted in owning and operating the Deluxe
Motel in Rochester, Minn. Sharon is survived by her husband, Don; two sons, Kirk
Johnson and wife Amanda of Citrus Springs, Fla., and Kent Johnson and wife Kara of
Chandler, Ariz.; one sister, Dixie Anderson and husband Jay; one brother, Gregg
Kirkwood and wife Mary Ann; numerous other relatives and caring friends. Sharon was
preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday,
August 13, 2004, at Branson United Methodist Church, 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd.,
Branson, Mo., with Rev. Don Keithly officiating. Services conducted under the care and
direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. For those desiring, memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 1465 E. Primrose,
Springfield, MO 65804.
Johnson, Sharon (Kirkwood) 7 Jun 1940 - 8 Aug 2004 CCH-N 18 Aug 2004
Sharon Johnson, 64, Chestnutridge, Missouri, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2004, in her
home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 7, 1940, in Rochester,
Minnesota, the daughter of Bill and Myrl (Granby) Kirkwood. Sharon graduated form
Rochester High School in 1958, and received a two-year A.A. degree from Rochester
Junior College. On April 4, 1964, she was united in marriage to Don Johnson and blessed
with the births of two sons. Sharon was a homemaker, loving wife and mother, a member
of the United Methodist Church and also assisted in owning and operating the Deluxe
Motel in Rochester, Minnesota. Sharon is survived by her husband Don; two sons, Kirk
Johnson and wife Amanda of Citrus Springs, Florida, and Kent Johnson and wife Kara of
Chandler, Arizona; one sister Dixie Anderson and husband Jay; one brother Gregg
Kirkwood and wife Mary Ann; numerous other relatives and caring friends. Sharon was

preceded in death by her parents. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday,
August 13, 2004, at Branson United Methodist Church, 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd.,
Branson, Mo., with the Rev. Don Keithly officiating. Services conducted under the care
and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. For those desiring,
memorial contributions maybe made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 1465 E.
Primrose, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Johnson, Stephen Callaway 17 Jan 1860 - 15 Dec 1911 CCR 22 Dec 1911
[Note: Son of Anderson & Mahala (Robinson) Johnson; married Polly Ann Stephens 28
Nov 1864 - 28 Mar 1946]
Died, at his home hear Sparta, December 15, 1911, Mr. S.C. Johnson, in the 52nd
year of his age. Mr. Johnson was born January 17, 1860 in Hawkins County,
Tennessee.He professed religion when 14 years old and joined the M. E. Church. Was
married to Miss P.A. Stevens, September 28, 1882 at Garrison, Missouri.. Of this union
there were three children, William, Mary and Ella, who with their mother and two uncles
remain to mourn their loss. The family moved to Ozark, Missouri in 1898 where Mr.
Johnsn was county collector for 12 years, and for the last three years have lived on his
farm near Sparta. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. C. H. Mitchelmore at
the home after which the remains were enterred in the Ozark Cemetery.
Johnson, Thomas Andrew 1 Feb 1872 - 25 May 1947 CCR 29 May 1947 p1
[Note: married 1909 Mary A. Braden Feb 1885 - 9 Oct 1970]
Thomas Andrew Johnson was born Feb. 1, 1872, and passed away May 25, 1947.
He was united in marriage to Mary Braden in the year 1909 and to this union four
children were born. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons, Louis and Raymond of
Elkhead, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Pearl Nelson of Springfield and Hazel of the home;
seven grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon in the church at Dogwood with burial in the church cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Johnson, Vesta Eunice (Miller) Fugitt 21 Mar 1907 - Jan 1970 gwobit
[Note: married first ? Fugitt; maried second Robert L. Johnson]
Springfield, Mo - Mrs. Vesta Eunice Johnson, 62, Springfield, died at 8 p.m.
Thursday in Cox Medical Center following a short illness. Mrs. Johnson was a longtime
resident of Springfield and a member of the South Side Baptist Church. She is survived
by her husband, Robert L.; one son, Bob Fugitt, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Frank
Jones, Springfield; one step-son, Bobby Johnson, California; one brother, Charley Miller,
Crane; four sisters, Mrs. Cora Maples, and Mrs. Tilda Kerans, Crane Mrs. Flora Sims,
Texas, Mrs. Nellie Marks, Monett; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev.
Fred Neidy officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. {Springfield
{Mo} News Leader January 9, 1970} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Johnson, Vesta Mae (Wilson) 12 Jan 1885 - 4 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963

[Note: Vesta & Ora Wilson were in Washington Twp, Taylor Co, Iowa in 1900 as
adopted children of Mann H. & Ida T. McKuen; married George M. Johnson]
Mrs. Vesta Johnson, 78, of Route 1, Ozark, died Monday morning at the state
hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. Surviving are
her husband, G. M. (Kinsey) Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Clarkson, Kansas
City, and Mrs. Fern Amadon, Pico Rivera, Calif.; a son, Wayne, of the home; two
brothers, Ora Wilson, Bartlesville, Okla., and Alfred, Elk City, Kan.; seven
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery.
Johnson, Viola Kathryn (Reckart) 6 Dec 1916 - 2 Oct 2005 SN-L 5 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Anna and John Reckart; married 1934 Vernon Johnson ]
Viola Kathryn (Reckart) Johnson left this life from Ozark Mountain Regional
Healthcare Center in Crane, Missouri, October 2, 2005. She was born December 6, 1916,
in St. Louis to Anna and John Reckart. She then married Vernon Johnson in 1934 in St.
Louis and became a homemaker. They moved to the Ozarks in 1973 and remained active
members of the community since that time. Viola was a member of Calvary Baptist
Church in Nixa, Missouri. Her parents, husband, and two daughters, Harriet Watkins and
Lucille Gutermuth, preceded her in death. She is survived by five children and their
spouses, Gerald and Madeline Johnson, Hawaii; Eileen and Charles Dalton, Nixa; Janet
and Ted Siebert, Springfield; Vivian and Carl Duncan, Springfield; Donald and Sonja
Johnson; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and a great-great grandchild.
Services will be held October 8, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa
with Pastor Carl Curtis officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be
made to Calvary Baptist Church in Nixa, Missouri.
Johnson, William L Jun 1888 - 5 Jan 1967 CCR 19 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Steven Callaway & Polly A. (Stephens) Johnson]
Lynn Tunnell of Ozark received word last Saturday of the death on January 5 of
William L. Johnson, 76, of Kansas City, former Ozark resident. In the early twenties,
Johnson was the star pitcher for the Ozark baseball team which was quite successful for
that era. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Callaway Johnson. Callaway Johnson at
one time served as Collector for Christian County. Burial was at Highland Park Cemetery
in Kansas City, with Masonic rites.
AND
Johnson, William L. Jun 1888 - 5 Jan 1967 Kansas City Times Friday 16 Jan 1967 p17
[Note: Son of Steven Callaway & Polly A. (Stephens) Johnson; married Goldie D. (?)
Freeman]
William L. Johnson, 75, of 3400 North 79th , Kansas City, Kansas, died yesterday
at Bethany hospital. He was born in Ozark, MO and was a resident of Kansas City , KS
55 years. Mr. Johnson was a meter tester for the Kansas City, Kansas board of public
utilities 32 years. He retired seven years ago. since retiring he had served as a caretaker at
the Quayle Memorial Methodist Church. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Methodist
Church in Ozark, MO., and of the Roger E. Sherman Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his
wife Mrs. Goldie D. Johnson of the home: two stepsons, Everett E. Freeman of the home

and Raymond F. Freeman, 5424 North 115th; a stepdaughter, Mrs Dorothy Stewart,
Tonganoxie, Kansas; a sister, Mrs Ella Lowe, Mindenmines, MO; eight grandchildren
and five great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10:30 O'Clock Saturday at the
Porter Chapel; burial in Highland Park Cemetery.
Friends may call after 5 o'clock today at the chapel
Johnson, Walba G. (Alexander) Case 21 Jun 1903 - 31 Aug 1973 OH 6 Sep 1973 p4
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Margaret E. “Maggie” (Nelson) Alexander; married G.
Truman Case 18 Oct 1901 - 29 Oct 1948; married Ross E. Johnson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Walba G. Johnson, 70, a lifelong resident of Garrison,
were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Garrison Baptist Church with the Rev. David Holvick
officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Ozark. She is
survived by her husband, Ross E.; one son, Clifford Case of Ava; three daughters, Mrs.
Lois Adams of Garrison, Mrs. Joyce Applegate of Chadwick and Mrs. June Boyd of
Bradleyville; two stepsons, Ray Johnson of Rochester, N.. Y. and Don Johnson of
Bradleyville. Mrs. Hester Duck of Tampa, Fla. and Mrs. Evelyn Kuhnel of Sarcoxie and
two brothers, Dr. A.. M. Alexander of Springfield and Herbert Alexander of Joplin.
Johnson, William Lon Oct 1883 - 7 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Woodson T. & Mary G. (Hilton) Johnson]
Death Claims Former Lt. Gov. of Washington
W. Lon Johnson, 84, a native of Christian County, and a former Lt. Governor of
the State Washington, died Sunday night in a hospital at Colville, Wash., relatives here
have been informed. He was the son of the late Wood T. Johnson, who served at one time
as Presiding Judge of the Christian County Court, and the late Mary G. Johnson, He was
born at a farm near Spokane, Mo. He went to Washington as a young man, studied law
and was admitted to the bar. He was active in civic and political affairs in his adopted
state and was elected County Clerk, State Senator, Lieutenant Governor and Supreme
Court judge, in that order. He retired from the latter position Jan; 1, 1958, after 20 years
on the bench. Survivors include his wife, Iva, of the home at Colville; two daughters,
Mrs. Dorris Edwards, San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Evelyn Hawes., Buffalo, N. Y.; two
granddaughters; a sister, Mrs. Allie Wilson, Ozark; three brothers, Kilsey Johnson and
Raymond Johnson of Ozark and Homer Johnson of Walla Walla, Wash. and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were Wednesday, May 10, at Colville.
Johnson, William Marion 23 Sep 1862 - 22 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for William Marion Johnson, 94, who died Monday, July 22 at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Audry Ladd of Springfield, were held Tuesday, July 23, at
2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was
in the Sparta Cemetery. He was born September 23, 1862 and was a retired farmer and
served three terms as Eastern Judge of the county. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist
Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Audry Ladd and Mrs. Beatrice Anderson,
both of Springfield; nine grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Johnson, William T. 3 Jun 1914 - 9 Jun 2003 CCH-N 18 Jul 2003

[Note: Son of John & Myrtle (Moore) Johnson; married Lillian Dewhirst 27 Feb 1914 11
Oct 1995]
William T. Johnson, 89, Mt. Vernon, formerly of Springfield, died June 9, 2003,
in the Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon. He was a born June 3, 1914, in Pansy, the
son of John and Myrtle (Moore) Johnson. Johnson was a U.S. Army World War II
Veteran. He retired from Springfield City Utilities in 1975. Survivors include daughter,
Linda Mallot and husband Jack, Springfield; and two grandsons, Ed Mallot, Iowa City,
Iowa, and Bill Mallot and wife Gwen, Cape Girardeau. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Lillian (Dewhirst) Johnson; four brothers; and three sisters. Services were held at 2
p.m. June 13 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was
in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County.
Johnson, Wirt Van Matre, Lt. Col. 1926 - 5 Jun 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
Funeral services for Lt. Col. Wirt Van Matre Johnson, 42, a former resident of
Ozark, who died in San Antonio, Tex. on Wednesday, June 5, after an apparent heart
attack. were at 1 p.m. Monday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel, Springfield, with the
Rev. George A. Wilson, officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery with military rites.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Johnson and a daughter, Susan, both of San
Antonio, and his mother, Mrs. Pearl H. Johnson, 219 East State Street, Springfield.
Johnson, Woodson Tyler 26 Nov 1854 - 11 Jun 1951 CCR 14 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of James & Lucinda (Hayes) Johnson; married Mary Greene Hilton 1859 1938]
Woodson Tyler Johnson, pioneer resident of Christian county, died peacefully in
his sleep Monday afternoon at the family home in the Hopedale community five miles
north of Ozark. He was 96 years of age. His father and mother, James and Lucinda Hayes
Johnson, had settled on a farm in Polk County, AR; and it was there where Woodson was
born Nov. 26, 1854. when Woodson was a year old the family returned to Missouri,
settling in what was then known as the Highlandville community, four miles south of the
present Highlandville and one mile north of present Spokane. Here the family of four was
orphaned by the death of their father at the hands of bushwackers. A Union soldier, the
elder Johnson had returned home on furlough in 1863 and was resting on his house porch,
with his 9-year-old son Woodson on his knee, when the renegades came for him. They
took him into the woods, robbed him, shot him in the back of the head, and left.
Regaining consciousness, the elder Johnson crippled back to his home, was taken to a
doctor in Ozark, but died 18 days later. This tragedy left an indelible impression on the
mind of the lad Woodson. For a time the orphaned lad lived with an aunt and uncle in
Greene County near the present Cody. He spent his young manhood, however, in the
home of Col. Charles Haden on a farm south of Springfield. He was married to Mary
Greene Hilton of Highlandville Feb. 15, 1877, and the couple settled down on a farm in
his old home community near the present Spokane. Here their seven children were born,
and six of them grew to maturity. Here began Mr. Johnson’s long consecrated service to
his church and community. Joining the Baptist church at 24, he became a charter member
of the White Oak Church near Spokane, and with Welch, Cox, Hilton, and Davis families
was instrumental in the building of Rock Spring Baptist Church, now, with additions,
used as the meeting house of the Spokane church. Deprived of any but the scantiest

formal education himself, Mr. Johnson was determined that his children and those of his
neighbors should not suffer a similar deprivation. With Uncle Bill Cox, grandfather of
Rep. Noel Cox, and Will Hilton, a brother-in-law, he took teams and wagons into
northern Arkansas and hauled back pine lumber to build the White Oak school, later
taken into the Spokane Consolidated District. The building is still standing and has been
remodeled as a residence. Mr. Johnson served a two-year term as county assessor in
1896-97 and after moving to his late home in the Hopedale community in 1919 re-entered
public life as presiding judge in Christian County court. He was in this office when the
present courthouse was erected at Ozark; and had been elected for another four-year term
in 1927 when he burned the last bonds of the $100,000 indebtedness on the structure on
the west steps of the courthouse in 1926. One of Mr. Johnson’s vivid memories of a
rugged pioneer childhood concerned a lonesome horseback ride down to the Wilderness
Road through Stone County to Berryville, AR and return. At the time he was but 17 and
not a single homestead had been established in the virgin forest between the Uncle Jim
Davis home west of present Spokane and the Kimberling Ferry on White River. Although
accustomed to the abundant wild life of his home region, young Johnson mounted his
horse and galloped north along the trail, spurred by fear, when he was awakened from a
rest stop by the scream of a panther nearby. Mr. Johnson is survived by four sons, G.M
Johnson of Route 2, Ozark; W. Lon Johnson of Colville, WA, judge of the State Superior
Court, Charles Homer Johnson, a pharmacist of Pullman, WA, and Raymond E. Johnson,
Christian County circuit clerk and recorder; two daughters, Mrs. Lunda Gorman of
Sapulpa, OK, and Mrs. Allie Wilson of Tucson, AZ; eight grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. One son, James Samuel, died in
infancy. His younger brothers and a sister also had preceded him in death. His wife, Mary
Greene Johnson, died in 1938 and was buried at her request in Weaver cemetery two
miles north of Ozark Highway 65. Mrs. Johnson chose this resting place because she had
often spoken of it as one of the most beautiful natural scenes in the Ozarks. Her husband
was laid beside her there in the family plot following funeral services held this Thursday
afternoon at Hopedale Baptist church with the Rev. Ross Carter of Crane, former pastor
and longtime friend of the deceased, assisted by the Rev. Ross Estes, present pastor,
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers, all members of
related families, were James Gorman, Bill Clarkson, Virgil Brown, Wilford Tate, Clayton
Roller, and Simeon Maples.
Johnston, Berenice (Johnson) 26 Aug 1896 - 4 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Berenice Johnston, 77, of Kansas City, a former
Rogersville resident and Springfield native, died Friday in a Kansas City nursing home
after a long illness. Mrs. Johnston was a retired bookkeeper and belonged to the
Episcopal Church. She is survived by one sister, Miss Thelma Johnson of Kansas City.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Rogersville.
Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery northwest of Rogersville
Johnston, Debra Lynn (Hankins) Jones Adams 4 Jul 1963 - 22 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31
Jan 2001
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Virginia Sue (Finney) Hankins; married ? Jones; married ?
Adams; married ? Johnston]

Debra Lynn Hankins Johnston, 37, Ozark, died Monday, Jan. 22 from a homicide
in Christian County. She was born July 4, 1963 in Branson, the daughter of Roy Hankins
and Virginia Sue (Finney) Petersen. Survivors include: her parents, Roy Hankins, Crane,
and Virginia Sue Petersen and her husband Carl, Tulsa, Okla.; five children, Matthew
Adams and Stacy Adams, Garrison, Ronnie Jones, Jr., Cassie Jones and Hanna Jones, all
of Mountain Grove; three brothers, Steven Hankins and Russell Hankins, Crane, and
Donald Hankins, Springfield; a sister, Donna Lewis, Joplin; and a grandmother, Clara
Finney, Chadwick. Funeral services were Friday, Jan. 26 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Reverend Dale Gann officiating. Burial followed in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery.
Johnston, James Henry, Jr. 19 Jun 1931 - 1 Oct 2006 SN-L 4 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of James Henry & Faye (Ritchie) Johnston; married Linda D.]
James Henry Johnston, Jr., died Sunday, Oct. 1, at his home in Plano, Texas,
following a battle with cancer. He was 75. Mr. Johnston lived in Highlandville, Mo., for
19 years, where he and his wife owned and operated the Lake City Craft Company, a
supplier of quilling craft materials and books. They sold the company, based in Nixa,
Mo., in 2003 and moved to Plano in 2004 to be closer to their children. Previously, he
retired after 30 years with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. His career took him to
assignments in Houston and Galveston, Texas; Little Rock and Hot Springs, Ark.; and
Kansas City, Mo. Mr. Johnston was born on June 19, 1931, in Newport, Ark., the son of
James Henry Johnston, a Newport attorney, and Faye Ritchie Johnston, a longtime third
grade teacher in the Newport schools. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in
1953 with a bachelor's degree in business administration and was a member of the Sigma
Chi fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserves, where he achieved
the rank of captain. Throughout his moves, Mr. Johnston was active in Baptist churches
and was most recently a member of Parkway Hills Baptist Church in Plano. Mr. Johnston
is survived by his wife, Linda D. Johnston, of the home; daughters, Jo Johnston and
Elaine Widman Durham, both of Plano, and Eloise Johnston of Fort Smith, Ark.; and
grandsons, Alexander and Colton Widman of Plano. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. today,
Oct. 4, at the Sparkman-Dickey Funeral Home in Dallas, Texas (972) 407-6070. Burial
will follow in the DFW National Cemetery.
Johnston, Jeanne Mary (DeYoung) 31 Jul 1934 - 29 Mar 2004 SN-L 4 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of John Virgil & Elsie (Coleman) DeYoung; married 13 Sep 1951
Kenneth Hollis Johnston]
Jeanne Mary Johnston, age 69, of Nixa, passed away Monday, March 29, 2004,
after complications following back surgery, then open heart surgery. She was born July
31, 1934, in Muskegon, Mich., the daughter of John Virgil DeYoung and Elsie
(Coleman) DeYoung. On Sept. 13, 1951, she and Kenneth Hollis Johnston were united in
marriage. In 1952, they joined New Tribes Mission, serving in Panama and New Guinea
and at the Bible Institute in Wisconsin for a total of 18 years with N.T.M. She was later a
bank employee for several years. Jeanne and her husband have enjoyed being a part of
the North Nixa Baptist Church family. She was a loving and selfless wife and mother,
and will be deeply missed. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; three children and
their spouses, all serving in foreign mission work, daughter Donna and Gary Beach,

N.T.M. Bible College in England, daughter Judy and Don Johnston, associates with
Friends in Action International, residing in Florida, and son Timothy and Janet Johnston,
also with Friends in Action, residing in Mansfield, Mo. Also surviving are twelve
grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; a brother, John DeYoung and his wife, Jan,
Hemet, Calif.; and a sister, Barbara Lamb, Mt. Juliet, Tenn. A memorial service will be
held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, in North Nixa Baptist Church on Hwy. CC in Nixa with
Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Johnston, Sherri Ann (Haden) 9 Oct 1959 - 1 Mar 1999 CCH-N 10 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Raymond J. & Naida L. (Goodnight) Haden; married John Johnston]
Sherri Ann Johnston, age 39, of Nixa, died Monday, March 1, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, from cancer. She was born October 9, 1959 in
Rochelle, Illinois. She graduated from Ava High School in 1978. On December 2, 1979
she and, John William Johnston were married. They have lived in Nixa since that time.
Sherri had been involved in the Nixa Fire Protection District for seventeen years, most
recently serving as Administrative Assistant. She drove a school bus for handicapped
children for several years. Sherri was a member of the Nixa Assembly of God Church
and served as Sunday school teacher for 2 and 3 years olds. Survivors include: her
husband, John; two children, Charles W. Johnston and Sarah Ann Johnston, both of the
home; her parents, Raymond J. and Naida L. (Goodnight) Haden, Ava; two brothers,
Curtis R. Haden, Houston, and Steven B. Haden, Nixa; other relatives and many friends.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, in Nixa Assembly of God
Church, with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of
Nixa. Visitation was from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A
service presented by the Nixa Fire Department was at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Assembly of God Church Building
Fund or the Sherri Johnston Memorial Fund for the benefit of the Nixa Fire Department
Memorial.
Jolley, Jennie L.
3 Mar 1871 - 15 Dec 1967
CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie L. Jolley, 96, a longtime resident of Ozark, were
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Smyrna Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Evans officiating,
Burial was in Linden Cemetery northwest of Sparta, northwest of Sparta, under direction
of Harris of Ozark. A native of New York City, Mrs. Jolley died at 7:30 a.m. Monday in
the Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Ozark. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Franklin, Los
Angeles, Calif. and Miss Peggy Jolley of the home.
Jolley, Margaret Peggy 7 Mar 1904 - 1 Apr 1997 CCH-N 5 Apr 1997
[Note: Daughter of William & Ruth Jolley]
Margaret Peggy Jolley, age 93, of Ozark, died Tuesday, April 1, 1997 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Missouri. Peggy was born March 7, 1904 in Abilene,
Kansas and was the daughter of William and Ruth Jolley. She was a reporter/columnist
for the Christian County Headliner many years ago, prior to becoming disabled. Peggy
will be remembered by many friends as a very kind person. She attended Ozark First

Baptist Church. Miss Jolley was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Betty
and Virginia. She is survived by a cousin, Harold T Jolley, Jr. and his wife, Peggy, of St.
Louis, Missouri and a special friend, Carol Rhoden, of Ozark. Graveside services were
held Thursday, April 3, 1997 in Linden Cemetery, with Rev. Gary Long officiating under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jolley, William Grant 23 Feb 1868 - 1 Dec 1955 CCR 8 Dec 1955 p1
William Grant Jolley, 87, of Ozark, a retired millinary salesman, died at 6 p.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital. Mr. Jolley, who had traveled out of St. Louis, retired
about 25 years ago and settled in Linden, He and Mrs. Jolley lived there until they moved
to Ozark about a year ago. Mr. Jolley was a member of the Methodist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Jane and three daughters, Miss Peggy Jolley of Ozark, Mrs. Paul
Franklin of Los Angeles and Mrs. Peter Balkema of Burlington, Iowa. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurst
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Joncas, Fred Marshall 16 Dec 1924 - 20 Apr 2006 SN-L 27 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Alexis & Lillian Joncas; married 1944 Lilian]
Fred "Freddy the Cleaner" Marshall Joncas, 81, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away
on April 20, 2006, following a brief illness, at home with his family by his side. He was
born on December 16, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan, to Alexis and Lillian Joncas. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Alexander; and an infant son. Fred is
survived by the love of his life for 61 years, Lilian Joncas; daughter, Valerie Arendell and
husband, Phil, of Springfield, Missouri; two sons, Alex Joncas of Phoenix, Arizona; Fred
Joncas and wife, Valerie, of Brighton, Michigan; eight grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Fred served in the United States Army Air Force as a T. Sgt. Radio
Operator aboard military aircraft including the "Alles Kaput." His contributions during
the war were noted in the fall 1996 edition of the America Aviation Historical Society
Journal. After the military Fred and Lilian raised their family in Detroit. He worked as a
Detroit Policeman before owning and operating Carousel Cleaners and Flair Cleaners in
Detroit and Farmington Hills. After retirement, Fred and Lilian lived in San Diego,
California, for 17 years. Recently joining their daughter and son-in-law in moving to
Springfield (Ozark) Missouri. Dad was a very special person. He was a devoted husband,
supportive father and father-in-law, proud grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be
greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. At his request no services are to be held,
and his body was donated to the University of Missouri Medical School under the
direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. A celebration of his life will be held in
June. The family expresses sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses of Cox Hospital and
to the Hospice Foundation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made in
his memory to your local Hospice Foundation or your favorite charity.
Jones, ? (?) d 3 Dec 1951 CCR 6 Dec 1951
[Note: married Stanton Jones]
Mrs. Stanton Jones of St. Louis, passed away early Monday morning following a
lingering illness. Funeral services were held in the city Tuesday morning and burial was
made in Jefferson City in the afternoon. Her husband, Stanton, survives. He is the son of

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jones of Nixa. Attending the services from Nixa were Mr. and
Mrs. Jones, Mrs. And Mrs. W.E. Jones and Linda Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hedgpeth and
Mr. and Mrs. Blon Richter.
Jones, Acenith P. 1864 - Jul 1945 gwobit
Mrs. Billie Jones, 81, a life-long resident of Christian County, died at her home in
Clever Friday night following a four weeks’ illness. She was a member of the Clever
Christian Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Guthrie, Mrs. David Little
and Mrs. Zetta Maples, all of Clever; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at the Clever Christian Church Sunday afternoon with Rev.
Kenneth Hoggard and Rev. Frank Jalageas officiating. Interment was made in the Frazier
Chapel under direction of the Wilbur Maples Funeral Home.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 20, 1945 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Jones, Albert G., Jr. 18 Jan 1905 - 16 Mar 1970 gwobit SSDI - Rocky Comfort, MO
Funeral services for Albert G. Jones Jr., 65, of Rocky Comfort, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at McConnell Church northwest of Nixa, with Rev. John Whitman officiating.
Burial in the church cemetery under the direction of McQueen Funeral Home of
Wheaton. Mr. Jones died at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, of an apparent heart attack. He was a
native of Nixa, and had lived there until moving to Rocky Comfort two years ago. He
was a retired farmer, and a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Annie; three daughters, Mrs. Betty Smith of Belle Plain, Kansas, Mrs. Barbara
Turpin of Nixa, Mrs. Shirley Davis of Pomona, California; three sons, James of Wheaton,
David of LaRussell, Joe Paul of Springfield; two brothers, Clarence of Nixa and Ernest of
Highlandville; one sister, Delpha Shipman of Long Lane; 15 grandchildren. The body
will be at the funeral home until 11 a.m. on Tuesday. (Springfield (Mo) News Leader,
March 16, 1970) Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Amos Larkin 17 Nov 1893 - 8 Sep 1966 CCR 15 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Joel M. & Mary "Polly" (Adamson) Jones; married Annie Delores Gates
6 Apr 1899 - 28 Jul 2000]
Amos Jones, 74, Ceres, Calif,, formerly of Chadwick, died Thursday in Modesto,
Calif. after a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife, Annie, of the home; two sons,
Raymond, Yuma, Ariz. and Elmer, Reeds Spring; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Benton, Glen
Elders, Kan., Mrs. Marjorie Coffer, Ceres and Mrs. Ruth Hanover, Tokyo, Japan; two
sisters, Mrs. Nancy Shipman, Picher, Okla. and Miss Thenia Akons, Prosser, Wash.; and
25 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in Pine Ridge Church. Burial was
in Chadwick Symmetry under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Jones, America Annabelle “Pet” (Chastain) 16 Apr 1883 - 16 May 1965 CCR 20 May
1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Catherine (King) Chastain; married Eddie L. Jones 1 Oct
1881 - 3 Jan 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. America Annabelle “Pet” Jones, 82, Clever, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones officiated and burial

was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Jones died at 11
a.m. Sunday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Nichols, Route 1, Clever. She was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors other than the daughter include a son,
Russell, Republic; a brother, John Chastain, Clever; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Hudson,
Springfield; three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
AND
Jones, America Annabell (Chastain)
16 Apr 1883 - 16 May 1965 gwobit
Funeral services for Mrs. America Annabelle (Pet) Jones, 82, Clever, were held
Tuesday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Jones died Sunday in
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mabel Nichols, Rt. 1, Clever. She was a member of Clever
Methodist Church. Survivors other than the daughter include a son, Russell, Republic; a
brother, John Chastain, Clever; a sister, Mrs. Ethel Hudson, Springfield; three
grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1965 in the margin.
Jones, Anna Belle (Carsten) 14 Jul 1896 - 9 Sep 1984
gwobit
Anna Belle Jones, 88, Springfield, died 10:57 p.m., Sunday in St. John’s Medical
Center, Springfield, Missouri after a short illness. A former longtime Nixa resident, Mrs.
Jones moved to Springfield in 1952. She was a homemaker and a member of the Nixa
First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Cleo of Nixa, and Carl of Fort Smith,
Arkansas; three daughters, Mrs. Reathel Headley of Columbus, Kansas, Tressie Patton
and Lucille Haworth of Springfield; five brothers, Johnny Carsten of the state of Nevada,
Claude Carsten, Loren Carsten and Royal Carsten all of Springfield, and Fred Carsten of
Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Mrs. Wilda Golstein of Miami, Oklahoma and Mrs. Alma
Procht of Fair Grove; 36 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Arrangements by the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa, with Rev. Don Powell officiating. Burial in the Delaware
Cemetery. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader, September 12, 1984} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert. Anna Belle Jones born 14 July 1896 and found eternal rest on 9 September
1984. Services held at Harris Chapel, Nixa Missouri 13 September 1984 at 2:00 p.m.
Officiating is Rev. Don Powell. Escorts are: Jerry Carsten, Andy Barton, Kevin Lines,
Jerry W. Carsten, Brandon Haworth, and J.R. Carsten. Music: “What A Friend We Have
In Jesus”, “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”, Mrs. Cheryl Eoff, Soloist and Mrs., Margie
Bandy, Organist. Interment at Delaware Cemetery. Info from funeral card from Marcia
Haworth.
Jones, Anna Helena (DeBrunner) Sep 1884 - 28 May 1960 CCR 2 Jun 1960 p1
[Note: Daughter of Frederick L. & Mary F. (Werder) DeBrunner]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Helena Jones, 75, a former resident of Billings,
who died Saturday night, May 28 at her home in West Plains were held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Carter Chapel at West Plains with Rev. S. C. Headrick officiating. Graveside
services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Cemetery at Billings. Mrs. Jones is
survived by her husband, Summerfield Jones, a retired West Plains postmaster; two
sisters, Mrs. Ida Scholz of West Plains and Mrs. Bertha Hedgpeth of Ozark and a
brothers, Charles F. DeBruner of Kansas City.

Jones, Anna Malinda “Susie” (Coker) 15 Aug 1869 - 2 Jun 1941 gwobit
Mrs. Susie Jones, 72, died at 1 o’clock yesterday afternoon at her home on Route
1 Nixa, Missouri. Surviving are her husband, Dade; and eight children, Willie and Homer
Jones of Nixa, Walter and Ulva Jones of Rogersville, Mrs. Dora Cox of Crane, Missouri,
Mrs. Annie Cutbirth of Galena, Missouri, Mrs. Pearl McCoy of Miami, Oklahoma, and
Lucy McConnell of Grisham, Oregon. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 this
afternoon in the home of the Rev. Roscoe Harding, pastor of the Nixa Baptist Church.
Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa, under the direction of the Wilburn
Maples Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (Mo) Daily News June 13, 1941}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Bertha Belle (Norris) 16 Jan 1880 - 9 Oct 1948 CCR 14 Oct 1948
[Note: Daughter of James L. & Mary E. (?) Norris; married 3 Mar 1897 George Thomas
Jones 21 May 1874 - 16 May 1966]
Bertha Belle Jones was born to Mr. and Mrs. James L. Norris on Jan. 16, 1880,
and died at her home in Garrison Saturday, Oct. 9, 1948, at the age of 68 years. She came
to Garrison 28 years ago and has lived here since. She was married March 3, 1897, at
Sparta, Mo., to George Thomas Jones, and to this union was born seven children. She
was converted at the age of 17 and in 1832, placed her membership with the Garrison
Baptist church. Survivors include the husband, George, of the home; six daughters, Mrs.
Delia Swadley of Livermore, Calif.; Mrs. Blanch Gass of Selah, Wash., Mrs. Pearl Pearce
of Selah, Wash., Mrs. Mary Bagby of Ozark, Mo., Mrs. Beryl Stenvens of Garrison, Mo.,
and Mrs. Thelma McManes; one son, Oren Jones of Garrison; two brothers, Joe Norris of
Springfield and Lon Norris of Idaho; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Dixon of Idaho, Mrs. Eva
Taylor of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Bessie Robertson of Idaho, and other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at two o’clock in the Garrison
Baptist church with the Rev. Roy Shipman of Sparta officiating. Burial was made in the
Garrison cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Jones, Beverly Jane (Brown) 30 Nov 1950 - 16 Sep 2005 SN-L 18 Sep 2005
[Note: daughter of Wade and Velma Mae (Howard) Brown; married Clinton Jones]
Beverly Jane Jones, daughter of Wade and Velma Mae (Howard) Brown, was
born November 30, 1950 , in Republic, Mo., and passed away September 16, 2005 , at
her home in Salem , Mo. , at the age of 54 years, nine months and 16 days. She was
preceded in death by her father, Wade Brown. Survivors include her husband, Clinton
Jones of the home in Salem ; four children, Julia Ann Jones of Salem; Clinton Dean
Jones and wife, Karen of Salem; Margaret Lou Jones and Cassius Evan Jones, both of the
home in Salem ; her mother, Velma Mae Brown of Republic, Mo.; two sisters , Mary
Rich and husband , Tom of St. Louis; and Rebecca Humphreys and husband , Alan of
Ozark; two brothers , Daniel Brown of Republic , Mo. ; and Steven Brown of Republic,
Mo.; two grandchildren Martin Dean Jones and Katherine Ann Jones.
Jones, Bryan Kent 25 Jun 1970 – 13 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of Doyle & Helen (Hires) Jones]
Bryan Kent Jones, Nixa, passed away on Oct. 13, 1995 in Springfield. Bryan was
born on Thursday, June 25, 1970, in Springfield, the son of Doyle and Helen Jones.

Bryan graduated from Nixa High School in 1988, and was a member of Jamesville
Baptist Church. He loved fishing, hunting and cooking. He is survived by his parents;
two brothers, Darin Jones and Kevin Jones, all of Nixa; maternal grandparents, Jack and
Juanita Hires, of Springfield; paternal grandparents, Donal and Carolyne Jones of Nixa; a
great-grandmother, Ruth Williams, of California; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services were Monday, Oct. 16, 1995, at 10:00 a.m. in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa. Burial followed in McConnell Cemetery, in Nixa. Visitation was from 2:003:00 p.m, Sunday, Oct. 15, 1995 in the funeral home.
Jones, Cecil James 6 Mar 1931 - 24 Dec 1970 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
Funeral arrangements for a former Springfieldian, Cecil James Jones, 38, who
was found dead at in his home at St. Louis on Dec. 24, will be under direction of Adams
Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Jones is survived by two sons, Jimmie Jones of Carthage
and Harry Jones, address unknown; four daughters, Elaine and Peggy of Springfield,
Gloria of Nevada and Teresa, state of Mississippi; and two sisters, Mrs. Bernadean
Pantigo, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Evalina McGinnis, Springfield. Graveside services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday in National Cemetery with Bob Lindley officiating.
Jones, Charles R., Sr. 21 Dec 1928 - 13 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: married Elsie F.]
Charles R. Jones Sr., 65, Lee Summit, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, in his home.
He was born in Nixa, where he spent most of his life. He was a welder for Ford
Claycomo Plant for 30 years. He retired in 1983, and became a member of the UAW.
Jones served his country the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict. He was a member
and Deacon of the Christian Center Church, Lee Summit. Survivors include wife, Elsie F.
Jones, of the home; five sons, Charles R. Jones, Jr., Kansas City, Robert D. Jones, Blue
Springs, Dale E. Jones, Kansas City, William D. Jones, Kansas City, Lawrence D. Jones,
Muncin, Ind.; his mother Myrl Jones, Springfield; three sisters, Addie Dickens,
Independence, Edith Hite Springfield, Wilma Noel, Miller and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 1:30 p.m., at the Langsford Cox
Chapel. Burial is in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City.
Jones, Charles W. “Sister” 27 Jan 1878 - 28 Feb 1939 gwobit
Funeral services for Charles W. Jones, 61, who died at his farm home near Nixa,
will be held at 1 o’clock this afternoon at Nixa Baptist Church with the Rev. Rosco
Harding officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery under direction of the
Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Clara Jones; seven
daughters, Mrs. Arizona Rogers, Mrs. Ophelia Inman, Mrs. Marie Young, Mrs. Irene
Cook and Mrs. Shella Lee Howard, all of Nixa, Mrs. Lorene Bolin of Springfield and
Mrs. Bertha Coker of Aurora; four sons, Guy, Loren and Orville Jones, all of Nixa, and
Jesse of Springfield; four brothers, James R., Albert D. and John Henry Jones, all of
Nixa, and D. A. Jones of the state of California; 19 grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
{Springfield (Mo) Leader Press Feb/March 1939} contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Charley Arvel 7 Nov 1886 - 11 Sep 1963 CCR 12 Sep 1963

[Note: Son of Riley G. & Sarah Ellen (McElhaney) Jones - Bessie’s info calls her Mary
Ellen McElhaney]
Charley Arvel Jones, 76, Rt. 1, Clever, died at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
Fayetteville Veteran's Hospital. He was a member of the American Legion at Nixa.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Tishie Hanafin, Clever, and Mrs. Bessie Compton,
Billings, and a brother, Dewey, Route 1, Clever. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the
Baptist Church in Clever. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Jones, Cheryl A. (Duffle) 29 Jan 1956 - 28 Oct 2004 CCH-N 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Loyal & Marjorie (Darter) Duffle; married 27 Jun 1975 Keith Jones]
Cheryl A. Jones, 48, Ava, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, in her home. Cheryl was
born Jan. 29, 1956, in Dexter, the daughter of Loyal and Marjorie (Darter) Duffle. Cheryl
lived in Van Buren for 15 years, graduating from Van Buren High School in 1974. On
June 27, 1975 in Fremont, she was united in marriage to Keith Jones and to this union
two children were born. In 1986, Cheryl and Keith moved to Ava where they have lived
for the past 18 years. Cheryl was an active member of the Ava Assembly of God Church
where she served on the Praise and Worship Team. Cheryl was a licensed insurance agent
working for Shelter Insurance for many years. In her spare time she enjoyed crocheting,
decorating her house and buying gifts for her family and friends. Cheryl was a devoted
wife, loving mother and looking forward to being a grandmother. During her courageous
battle with cancer she lived every day to the fullest and made every moment count. Her
fighting spirit and determination was an inspiration to all. She was preceded in death by
her father Loyal Duffle. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 29 years Keith
Jones; one son Donald Jones and wife Alisha, Nixa; one daughter Erin Jones, Ava; her
mother Marjorie Duffle, Ava; two brothers Chris Darter and David Duffie; three sisters
Loyenna Burke, Patricia Burke and Sovonna Duffle; many nieces, nephews and loving
friends. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, in the Ava Assembly of
God Church, with the Rev. Gary Stigall officiating, under the direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ava. Burial followed in the Denny Cemetery Ava.
Jones, Clara May (Sparkman) 6 Jan 1881 - 15 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
[Note: married Charles W. Jones]
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara May Jones, 76, who died April 15 at an Aurora
hospital were held April 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Home Chapel in Nixa, with
Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial cemetery under
direction of Harris. She was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors
include four sons, Guy Jones, Jessie Jones and Orville Jones, all of Nixa and Loren Jones
of Yakima, Wash.; seven daughters, Mrs. Arizona Rogers, Mrs. Orphelia Inmon and Mrs.
Irene Cook, all of Nixa, Mrs. Marie Arnett and Mrs. Sheila Howard of Parker, Wash.,
Mrs. Lorene Bolin of Bois D’Arc, Mo, and Mrs. Bertha Cocker of Aurora; 28
grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren, one great, great grandchild, one sister, Mrs. Jane
Inmon of Springfield; three half-brothers, John Sparkman of Brookline an Willie
Sparkman of Mt. Vernon and Bob Sparkman of Springfield.
AND
Jones, Clara (Sparkman) 6 Jan 1881 -15 Apr 1957
gwobit

Mrs. Clara Jones, 76, years old Nixa woman, died at the Aurora Hospital where
she was a patient at 8 o’clock last night. Mrs. Jones was a life-long resident of the Nixa
community and was the widow of the late Charles W. Jones. Mrs. Jones is survived by
seven daughters, Mrs. Arizona Rogers, Mrs. Ophelia Inman and Mrs. Irene Cook of Nixa,
Mrs. Marie Annett and Mrs. Shella Howard of Parker, Wash., Mrs. Lorene Bolin of Bois
D’Arc and Mrs. Bertha Coker of Aurora; and by four sons, Guy, Jesse and Orville Jones
of Nixa, Loren Jones of Yakima, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Jane Inman of Springfield; four
brothers Charles Sparkman of Oklahoma, Ray Sparkman of California and Eldon and
Conce Sparkman of Springfield; a half sister, Mrs. Lucy Inman of Springfield; three half
brothers, Willie Sparkman of Mt. Vernon, John Sparkman of Brookline and Bob
Sparkman of Springfield; 28 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild. In all, she is survived by 67 direct descendants. Funeral arrangements are
incomplete but will be in charge of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. {Springfield (Mo)
Leader Press, April 16, 1957}
In Memory of CLARA MAY JONES.... born; January 6, 1881.... Passed Away;
April 15, 1957.... Services; Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, April 19, 1957 2:30 p.m.....
Officiating; Rev. Roscoe Harding.... Final Resting Place; McConnell Memorial
Cemetery.... Escorts; Richard Coker, Leon Bolin, Darell Gene Cook, Donald Jones,
Russell Jones, Rolland Dee Rogers. {Funeral Memory Card, Harris Funeral Home, Nixa
MO} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Clarence 1904 - 3 May 1989 NE 11 May 1989
[Note: Son of Albert Gordon "Eit" & Cora (Wilhite) Jones; married Mage Jackson 1903
- 1925]
Clarence Jones, 84, Clever, died Wednesday morning, May 3 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. Mr. Jones, a longtime resident of the Clever area, was a farmer.
Surviving are a son, Roscoe, Ozark and a sister, Olla Spraug, Kansas City. Services were
at 2 p.m. Saturday May 6 in Meadors Funeral Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Dale
Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
AND
Jones, Clarence 1904 - May 1989
[Note: Son of Albert Gordon “Eit” & Cora (Wilhite) Jones; married 21 Jun 1925 Maggie
Jackson]
Clarence Jones, 84, Clever, died at 6 a.m., Wednesday in the Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark. Arrangements will be announced by Meadows Funeral Home.
(Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 4, 1989)
AND
Jones, Clarence 1904 - May 1989
Clarence Jones, 84, Clever, died Wednesday morning in the Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. Mr. Jones a longtime resident of the Clever area, was a farmer. Surviving
are a son, Roscoe of Ozark; a sister, Olla Spraug of Kansas City and several nieces and
nephews. Services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday in Meadors Funeral Home Chapel, Clever,
with the Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery.
(Springfield (MO) News Leader, May 5, 1989) Contributed by Jamie Hubbert
Jones, Claud 14 Sep 1906 - Oct 1976 OH 4 Nov 1976 p6

GALENA - Services for Claud Jones, 70, Galena, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cape
Fair Church of Christ with Walter Buchanan officiating. Burial was in Cape Fair
Cemetery under direction of Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. Mr. Jones died at 7:15 a.m.
Saturday in Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia after a two-month
illness. He was a lifelong Stone County resident was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia; two sons, Woodrow of Nixa and Billy Gene of
Cassville; four daughters, Mrs. Rosie Scott, Galena, Mrs. Maxine Shultz and Mrs.
Pauline Moudy, both of Cape Fair, and Mrs. Patricia Chasteen, Cassville; two brothers,
George, of Rupert, Idaho and Home of Cassville; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Foster, Greenwich,
Kan. and 17 grandchildren.
Jones, Cleda Ann (Chastain) 12 Jun 1918 - 18 Aug 1989 gwobit SSDI - Aurora, MO
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Alta (?) Chastain; married William Chloe Jones 18 Jan 1914 - 3
Jul 1991]
Cleda Ann Jones, 71, Aurora, died Friday in Hillhaven Convalescent Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. She was born June 12, 1918, near Clever, Mo. She lived
most of her life near Hurley before moving to Aurora seven years ago. She was a
member of the World Wide Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Chloe, of the
home; her mother, Alta Chastain, Clever; three sons, Kenneth (Spike) Jones, Aurora,
Gary Jones, Dallas, Texas, and Stan Jones, Tarpon Springs, Fla.; four sisters, Ruth
Chastain, Rockford, Ill., I Gilmore, Clever, Thelma Bates, St. Louis, and Carol Sullins,
Ash Grove; four brothers, Joe Chastain, Rockford, Ill., Bill and David Chastain, both of
Clever, and Don Chastain, Hurley; six grandsons; and three great-grandsons. She was
preceded in death by her father, Joe Chastain; three brothers, James, Edgar and Johnny
Chastain; and one grandson, Jamey Jones. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Fred Bailey officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Visitation will be from 5 to
6 p.m. today in the funeral home. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Jones, Clifford Earl 7 Aug 1931 - 28 Mar 1992 NN-E 1 Apr 1992
[Note: Son of Samuel & Jessie (McDaniel) Jones; married 22 Jun 1951 Mary Compton]
Clifford Earl Jones, 60, Rogersville, passed away at 3:10 a.m. Saturday, March 28
in Springfield Community Hospital. He was born Aug. 7, 1931, in Ozark to Samuel and
Jessie McDaniel Jones. On June 22, 1950, in Ozark, he was married to Mary Compton.
He worked as a roofer for Ajax for 15 years, and in January 1991 he retired from
Hutchison Industries after 18 years. He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, Ava.
Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Ronald Earl Jones, Tulsa, Okla.,
and Michael David Jones, Springfield; three daughters, Judy Ann Snelson, Rogersville,
Doris Field, Marshfield, and Janet Dunlap, Rogersville; two brothers, Jerry Jones, Tulsa,
and Donald Jones, Springfield; a sister, Pauline Thornton, Ozark; 14 grandchildren; an
aunt, Dorothy McDaniel, Highlandville; and an uncle, Albert McDaniel, Ozark. Services
were held at 2 p.m. March 30 in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Adams
officiating. Burial was in Danforth Cemetery, Springfield.
Jones, Craig Stephen 25 Mar 1962 - 28 Nov 1967 CCR 7 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Elmer & ? (Jones) Jones]

Funeral services for Stephen Jones, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Jones, Star Route, Reeds Spring, were at 2 p.m. Friday in 65 Church south of Spokane
with the Rev. Bob Hicks officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. The child died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield where he had been in critical condition since his clothes caught fire
in a leaf fire Nov. 21. Surviving, besides the parents, are four sisters, Jacqueline, Cynthia,
Paula and Jeannetta, and two brothers, David and Paul, all of the home. Other survivors
include his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Jones, Reeds Spring his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Annie Jones, Ceres, Calif. and the maternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Ida Carsten, Ozark.
Jones, Dan 1902 - 20 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
Dan Jones, 59, died Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a brief illness. He
was self-employed as a trucker connected with the MFA. Survivors are a son, Dan. Jr..
Route 3, Springfield; two brothers, Leonard, Route 3, Springfield and Noah, Ozark, and a
sister, Mrs. Helen Little of 438 East Elm in Springfield. Funeral services were at 3 p.m.
Sunday in the Rainey Chapel with the Rev. L. V. Swadley, Burial was in Galloway
Cemetery.
Jones, Dale Leon, Rev. 8 Dec 1932 - 18 Jan 2006 SN-L 20 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of E. Harry & Thelma L. (Sawyer) Jones; married 28 May 1957 Sharon
McConnell]
Dale Leon Jones, 73, Nixa, was born Dec. 8, 1932, in Cherokee, Okla., to E.
Harry and Thelma L. (Sawyer) Jones, and passed away Jan. 18, 2006. He earned a
Bachelor of Business Administration from Wichita State University. Dale was a preacher
for over 25 years at local congregations in El Dorado, Fort Scott and Pittsburg, Kan., and
Marshfield, Oldfield and Nixa, Mo. He married Sharon McConnell on May 28, 1957.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Marjorie (Smith) Jones. He
is survived by his wife, Sharon Jones; two children, Stephen and Timothy; grandchildren,
David Dale and Lyndan Rose; brother, Forrest; and sisters, Berniece and Carolyn.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 21, 2006, in Sunset Church of Christ,
222 W. Sunset, Springfield.
Jones, David Eugene 6 Dec 1945 - 12 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of Albert Gordon & Arnie Bell (Box) Jones; married 26 Jan 1965 Viola
Getman]
David Eugene Jones, 52 of Springfield, died at 10 am. on February 12, 1998 at
Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Jones was born to Albert Gordon Jones and Arnie
Bell Box Jones on December 6, 1945 in Nixa. Mr. Jones was self-employed in the
excavating business. On January 26, 1965 he was united in marriage to Viola Getman
who survives. Also surviving are two daughters Shirley Norburg of Springfield and
Sandra Land of Springfield, 10 sons, Tommy St. Clair of Sarcoxie, Steve St. Clair, Las
Vegas; Nevada, Troy Jones of Springfield, David Jones of Republic, Calvin Jones of
Springfield, Ronnie Jones of Springfield and Joe Jones of Springfield, Harold Jones,
Springfield, two sisters, Betty Smith of Kansas, and Shirley Jones of Springfield, two
brothers James Jones of Halltown and Paul Jones of Billings, 28 grandchildren, 5 great-

grandchildren. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Larry Jones.
Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday February 14, 1998 in Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home Ozark, with Rev. Kenneth Gilming officiating. Burial will follow in
McConnell Cemetery at Nixa. Visitation will be 7-8 p.m. Friday, February 13,1998 in the
Funeral home.
Jones, David McKinley 7 Apr 1990 - 7 Apr 1990 OH 12 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Jeffrey Thomas & Cynthia Ann (Roof) Jones]
David McKinley Jones, infant son of Cynthia Ann and Jeffery Thomas Jones,
Spokane, was stillborn Saturday, April 7, 1990 in Cox Medical Center South. Survivors
included his parents; a brother, Zachary Thomas Jones; paternal grandparents, Floyd W.
and Allie Jones; maternal grandfather, David R. Roof; great-grandparents John and
Barbara Coones and Ora Florence. Graveside services were Monday at Eisenhour
Cemetery with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial was under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jones, Dessie Mae “Jackie” 25 Jan 1921 - 22 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Dessie Mae “Jackie” Jones, 58, Springfield, Rt. 5, mother of
Gary M. Jones, Ozark, were held Tuesday in Greenlawn North Chapel. Burial was in the
National Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness.
Jones, Dewey A. 20 May 1898 - 3 Apr 1967 CCR 6 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Riley & Mary Ellen (McElhaney) Jones]
Funeral services for Dewey A. Jones, 68. of Billings, who died at 11 p.m. Monday
at Aurora Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Billings Baptist Church with the Rev.
Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Pete Wells officiating. Burial, under direction of Cantrell, will
be in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Jones, a retired farmer, was a member of the Jamesville
Baptist Church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tishie Hanafin of Clever and Mrs
Bessie Compton, Billings.
AND
Jones, Dewey A. 20 May 1898 - 15 Apr 1967 gwobit SSDI - Billings
Funeral services for Dewey A. Jones, 68, of Billings, who died at 11 PM, Monday
at Aurora Hospital, will be at 2 PM Thursday at Billings Baptist Church with the Rev.
Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Pete Wells officiating. Burial under the direction of Cantrell,
will be in Wise Cemetery. Mr. Jones, a retired farmer, was a member of the Jamesville
Baptist church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Tishie Hanafin, Clever, and Mrs.
Bessie Compton, Billings. Springfield Leader & Press, Apr 6 1967.
Jones, Donal Wesley 6 Apr 1924 - 23 Jan 1996 gwobit
[Note: Son of Guy Wesley & Opal (McConnell) Jones; married 1 Apr 1945 Carolyne
Collins]
Donal Wesley Jones, 71, Nixa, MO, passed away at 3:20 a.m., Tuesday, January
23,1996, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Donal was born, Sunday,
April 6, 1924 in Christian County, Missouri., the only child of Guy Wesley and Opal
McConnell Jones. He was united in marriage to Carolyne Collins on April 1, 1945. A
productive work life was filled with periods as a farmer, cattleman, maintenance worker

and a carpenter. After retiring from Litton 15 years ago, his hobbies included fishing,
playing music, woodworking, camping and spending good times with family and friends.
He was a member of the Jamesville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a precious grandson, Bryan K. Jones who died in October 1995. He is
survived by his wife, Carolyne of the home; two sons and their wives, Doyle and Helen,
and Steven and Shirley; a daughter and her husband, Cynthia and Warren Matlock; five
grandsons, Darin, Kevin, Tony, and Jason Jones, and Jeff Matlock; a granddaughter and
her husband, Melia and Tyler Dunn; two step granddaughters, Shelly and Shawna Duby;
a great grandson, Taylor J. Dunn all of Nixa; two sister-in-laws and their husbands, Joan
and Donald Robertson, Republic and Ruth and Walter Dougan of Ozark. He was very
proud of his children and grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m., Thursday January
25, 1996 in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating, burial will follow in the McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from
7:30-8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader, January 24,
1996} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Donald P. 21 Nov 1941 - 12 Aug 2000 CCH-N 23 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Earl S. & Jessie M. (McDaniel) Jones]
Donald P Jones, age 58, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South. He was born November 21, 1941 in Nixa, the son of Earl S.
and Jessie M. McDaniel Jones. Mr. Jones was a beautician and had worked at Glen Isle
Beauty Shop for many years. He was baptized at an early age and was a member of the
Baptist faith. Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Clifford, Jimmie,
and Jerry Jones, and a sister, Sheila Thomas. Survivors include: a sister, Opal E.
"Pauline" Thornton and her husband Joe, Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jones,
Springfield, and Betty Jones, Tulsa, Oklahoma; an uncle, Albert McDaniel and his wife
Peggy and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A graveside funeral will be at
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark with Pastor
Bob Long officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Jones, Dorothy Marie 1937 - 20 Sep 1954 CCR 16 Sep 1954 p 4
[Note: Daughter of Albert Gordon & Arnie Bell (Box) Jones]
A two-year illness was fatal for Miss Dorothy Marie Jones, who lived seven miles
south of Nixa. Her death occurred at 3:20 p.m. Monday at Burge Hospital in Springfield.
She attended school at Nixa until her illness and was a member of the Community
Church west of Nixa. Survivors are her parents, Mrs. and Mr. Albert Jones; three sisters,
Mrs. Betty Smith of Winfield, Kan. and Barbara and Shirley of the home; three brothers,
James, David and Paul; and a grandmother, Mrs. Virgie E. Box of Oklahoma City.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa, with burial in McConnell Cemetery.
Jones, Earl 10 Jun 1914 - 22 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2 & OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Earl Jones, 62, Route 2, Anderson, died at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday
in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a six-month illness. Mr. Jones was a retired
bread truck salesman and grocery store clerk. He was a member of First Baptist Church,

Anderson and was veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. Survivors
include his wife, Winifred; a daughter, Clara Ann Shannon, Rogersville; a brother, Gene.
of Locust Grove, Okla,; two sisters, Gladys Boyd, Route 3, Afton, Okla. and Bernice
Wright, Afton and a grandson. Services will be Friday in First Baptist Church, Anderson.
Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in GAR Cemetery, Grove, Okla. under
direction of Ozark of Anderson.
Jones, Earnest W. 24 Mar 1900 - 17 Feb 1951 CCR 22 Feb 1951
[Note: Son of James J. & Tiney (Kerr) Jones; married 24 Mar 1926 Verna B. Carter 29
Aug 1905 - 1990]
Earnest W. Jones was born on March 24, 1900 at Nixa, MO and passed away at
his home in Nixa on February 17, 1951. He was converted and united with the Nixa
Christian church on Nov. 29, 1914. On March 24, 1926 he was united in marriage with
Miss Verna Lawing and to this union one son was born. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Verna Jones of the home; the son, Richard Jones, of Nixa; one brother, Herschel Jones of
Sparta; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Wasson of Yates Center, KS, Mrs. Alta Melton of St.
Louis and Mrs. Delilah Stiffler of Nixa. Funeral services were conducted Monday
afternoon in the Nixa Christian church by Rev. Edward Daugherty, assisted by Rev. B.
Frank West. Interment was made in the Payne cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral home of Nixa.
Jones, Eleanor Opal (Stevens) 27 Sep 1906 - 5 Oct 1996 CCH-N 9 Oct 1996
[Note: Daughter of Jason & Callie (Nelson) Stevens; married 24 Dec 1925 Oren Jones]
Eleanor "Opal" Jones, 90, Chadwick, passed away at 8:13 a.m. Saturday, October
5, 1996, in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Opal was born September 27, 1906
in Garrison, Mo., the daughter of Jason and Callie Nelson Stevens. She was married to
Oren Jones, December 24, 1925, in Ozark, who preceded her in death April 2, 1986. Opal
lived all of her life in the Chadwick area raising and caring for a large family. She was a
cook for the Chadwick School for 10 years and also Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing
Home which she took great pride in. She and her husband owned and operated a gas
station and cafe in Chadwick. She is also preceded in death by two sons, Doyle and
Loyle, also an infant son, one daughter, Wanda, a grandson, Charles Oren Lee, a
granddaughter, Patty Jones, and a brother, Burl Stevens. Survivors include three sons,
Harold, Oldfield, Ron and his wife, Mary, Chadwick, Russ and his wife, Nona, Sparta.,
seven daughters, Juanita Maggard and her husband, Roy, Jewel Lee and her husband,
Charles, Wilda Fay Walker and her husband, Don, and Linda Rozell and her husband
Jerry, all of Chadwick, Norma Davis, Selah, Wash., Phyllis Knight, Richland, Wash.,
Shirley Jones and her husband, George, Garrison, one sister, Edna Scott, Sparta, and a
sister-in-law, Pearl Peace, Selah, Wash., 34 grandchildren, 66 great-grandchildren and 4
great-great-grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
October 8, 1996, in Chadwick Baptist Temple with the Revs. David Owens, Bally
Johnson and Jerry Loveland officiating. Burial followed in the Garrison Cemetery under
the direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jones, Ernest 12 Mar 1909 - 11 Apr 1974

OH 18 Apr 1974 p2

[Note: Son of Albert Gordon "Eit" & Cora (Wilhite) Jones; married 3 Apr 1935 Gertie
Butler; married second Nellie]
Funeral services for Ernest Jones, 65, of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Paul Barrett officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell
Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr. Jones died at 12:01 a.m. Thursday in the Springfield
MediCenter after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Nellie; one son Orvil Lee
Jones of the home; four step-daughters, Mrs. Ruby Tinker and Mrs. Tennie Blevins, both
of Reed Springs, Mrs. Viola Jones of Billings and Mrs. Rosie Creson of Ozark; six
stepsons, Fred Getman of Sparta, Chester Jenkins of Forsyth, John Getman of Branson,
Leroy Getman of Highlandville and David and Oscar Getman both of Ozark; one brother,
Clarence of Clever; two sisters, Ola of Kansas City and Delphia of Buffalo; 44
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader April 12,
1974} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Ethel M. (Howard) 31 Jan 1921 - 23 Dec 1994 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Harden & Effie (Wilhite) Howard; married 1938 Loren Jones]
Ethel M. Jones, 73, Yakima, died Friday December 23, 1994 at her home. Mrs.
Jones was born at Highlandville, Missouri to Harden and Effie (Wilhite) Howard. She
graduated from high school at Highlandville and married Loren Jones at Ozark in 1938.
They came to Yakima in 1940. Mr. Jones attended the Bethel Church of the Nazarene.
She enjoyed bowling and crocheting. Survivors include her husband, Loren Jones of
Yakima; a daughter, Alma Geniva “Jean” Byrd and her husband, Larry of Moxee; a sonin-law, Clarence Strader of Yakima; 8 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Mrs.
Jones was preceded in death by a daughter, Willa Dean Strader, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Shaw and
Sons Chapel. Burial will be at the Terrace Heights Memorial Park. If desired, memorials
may be made to the St. Elizabeth Hospice. {Shaw & Sons Funeral Home Keepsake
Obituary Card} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Florence 15 Sep 1876 - 10 Apr 1956 CCR 19 Apr 1956 p4
Miss Florence Jones, 79-year-old retired medical missionary, died at 10:10 p.m.
Tuesday, April 10 in Ozark Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness. A native of
Billings, Miss Jones returned to Springfield in 1941 to make her home with a sister, Mrs.
Laura A. Garoutte, 1201 West Scott, after serving as a medical missionary with the
Southern Baptist Association in China for 37 years. She was a member of the Grant
Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include one other sister, Mrs. W. S. McIntosh of St.
Louis. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 13, at the Grant Avenue
Baptist Church in Springfield with Dr. Glenn E. Bryant officiating. Burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery near Billings, under direction of Jewell E. Windle. Pallbearers were Walter
Smith, George West, Charles Andrews, Arthur McClellan, Emmett White, Sr., D. O.
Fullerton, A. R. Hoover and W. R. McLin.
Jones, Florence L. (Herndon) Feb 1884 - 19 Aug 1963 CCR 29 Aug 1963
[Note: Daughter of Julian & Lunda Jane (Pendleton) Herndon; married Henry S. Jones
born 1884]

Florence L. Jones, age not given, died Monday, Aug 19, at her home in Orlando,
Fla., after an illness of several months. She was a native of the Nixa community and
moved to Florida in 1956. She was a member of the Church of Christ which observed its
50th anniversary in October, 1962. Survivors include her husband, Henry S. Jones; a son,
Willard H., Sanford, Fla.; a daughter, Mrs. R.J. Waldo, Orlando; two brothers, Holman
W. Herndon, Springfield, and Julian E. Herndon, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. E.J. McFarland,
Peoria, Ill., and Mrs. H.R. Mooney, Nixa; and one granddaughter. Funeral services and
burial was at Sanford, Fla.
Jones, Frances Marie (Paul) 13 May 1925 - 5 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
[Note: Daughter of Melvin Leroy & Goldie (Harper) Paul; married 14 Feb 1947 Harold
Leon Jones 20 Nov 1926 - 10 Jul 1999]
Frances Marie Jones, age 74, of Oldfield, passed away Wednesday, January 5,
2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born May 13, 1925 in Nevada,
Missouri and was the daughter of Melvin Leroy Paul and Goldie Harper Paul. On
February 14, 1947 she and Harold Leon Jones were married. She was a homemaker and
also held several employments during her working career. She was a school teacher for
several years, a nutritionist for the University of Missouri Extension Center, a cafe
operator and also was employed by Zenith. Mrs. Jones was a member of First Baptist
Church of Chadwick. Survivors include: two children and their spouses, Alan and Janet
Jones, Oldfield, and Beverly and Darrell Nalley, Chadwick; six grandchildren; Janelle
Willis and her husband, Gary, Lance Jones, Allison Jones, Tina Carson and her husband,
Brian, Tessa Nalley and Tiffany Nalley; a step-granddaughter, Marsha Shepherd and her
husband Jesse; four step great-grandchildren; three brothers, Ronald Paul and Donald
Paul, both of Bakers City, Oregon and Raymond Paul, LaGrange, California; a sister,
Betty Showen, Cottage Grove, Oregon; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by her former husband, Harold, two brothers, Sherman and Fred Paul; three sisters,
Bonnie Elston, Tony Case, and Sharon Kay Jones; and a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Jones.
Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate and Rev. C.G. Paul officiating. Burial was in
Garrison Cemetery. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home.
Jones, Frank G. 19 Nov 1918 - 17 Feb 1998 CCH-N 25 Feb 1998
[Note: Son of Frank & Emma (Gaines) Jones]
Frank G. Jones, age 79, of Ozark, died Tuesday, February 17,1998, in Cox
Medical Center, South, Springfield. He was born November 19, 1918 in Independence,
and was the son of Frank and Emma (Gaines) Jones. Her served his country in the U.S.
Army. Mr. Jones was a bank officer, and was known by many as manager of Fisher's
Steak House, north of Ozark. Mr. Jones was a member of Independence No #76 A.F &
A.M. Masonic Lodge and Abou Ben Adhem Temple. He attended the Ozark Christian
Church. He is survived by several cousins and many good friends in the Ozark
Community. Funeral services were Saturday, February 21 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Neal Grubaugh and Rev. Gene Bates officiating. Burial was in Weaver
Cemetery.
Jones, Fred Wiley 16 Jun 1904 - 29 Nov 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13

[Note: married 8 Sep 1928 Clara Marie McGinnis 23 Mar 1906 - 27 Dec 1976 ]
Fred Wiley Jones, 73 of 3322 West Madison, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday in
Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital. Mr. Jones had farmed in Christian County for
some 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Clara Marie; three sons, Richard Lee of Ozark,
Bobby Gene of 3321 West Madison, and Billy Joe of West Plains. Survivors include his
wife, Clara Marie; a brother, Allen, Route 3, three sisters, Myrtle Jones, route 3, Anna
Moutray, 948 East Normal, and Elvira Shipman, Rogersville; three sons, Richard Lee of
Ozark, Bobby Gene of 3321 West Madison, and Billy Joe of West Plains; and 17
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Ralph Thieme will announce arrangements.
Jones, Gary 5 May 1945 - Dec 2006 SN-L 24 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Melvin & ? (?) Jones; married 1964 Shirley]
Gary Jones was born May 5, 1945. He was a Construction Superintendent for 42
years. Gary's greatest love was spending time with his beloved wife, children and
grandchildren. The love he showed to each one of them are memories they will never
forget. Gary was a true hunter and fisherman; his love wildlife and outdoors was
something he truly enjoyed. One of his favorite pastimes was sitting on his patio
watching and admiring the deer come down and graze. Gary was a deacon at Ozark
Assembly. Gary's love of the Lord was something he lived daily. You could always see
the love of God through Gary's kind and giving heart. Gary reached out to many lost
souls, people in need, and he always was willing to help no matter how difficult the
situation. He always had a smile and a kind word to give to all. He will be missed dearly
by his family and friends, but they know Gary is at peace with his Lord and Savior in
heaven. He has no more sickness and no more pain. Gary is survived by Shirley Jones,
his loving wife of 42 years; three children, Tom Jones, of Ozark, Teresa and Ashley
Burks, of Willard, and Mike and Sharon Jones, of Ozark. Gary had six grandchildren,
Lindsey and Tyler Burks, Stephanie Dove, Rachel Jones, Codey Jones and Kurtis; and he
is also survived by his father Melvin Jones, and brother Clinton Jones, of Springfield. His
memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 27, at 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South with Pastor Orrell officiating.
Jones, George Thomas 21 May 1874 - 16 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Joel M. & Mary "Polly" (Adamson) Jones; married Bertha Bell Norris 16
Jan 1880 - 9 Oct 1948; SSDI gives death date as 15 May 1966]
George T. Jones, 92, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday in the home of a daughter, Mrs.
Beryl Stevens who lives east of Garrison. A member of Garrison Baptist Church, he is
survived by four other daughters, Mrs. Delia Swadley, Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Mary
Bagley, Kansas City, Mrs. Pearl Peace, Selah, Wash., and Mrs., Thelma Anderson,
Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, Oren, Sparta; a brother, Amos, Keys, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs.
Thelma Akons, Prossor, Wash. and Mrs Nancy Shipman, Picher, Okla. and 28
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in Garrison Baptist Church with the
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark
Jones, Gertie 5 Oct 1896 - 3 Apr 1986
gwobit
Funeral Card: Gertie Jones Oct 5, 1896-April 3, 1986 SERVICES HELD Clever
First Baptist Church April 6, 1986 at 2:30 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Ron Zamkus and

Rev. Loyd Wilson ESCORTS: Jim Jones, Greg Jones, Jim Thomas, Junior Jones, Jearld
Shuler, J. William Jones MUSIC: Nadine Gold and Joe Nelson FINAL RESTING
PLACE: Wright Cemetery. MEADORS FUNERAL HOME Contributed by Clever Older
Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Jones, Goldia Florence (Haguewood) Rader 31 Aug 1880 - 3 Apr 1966 CCR 7 Apr
1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of James L. & Mary Malinda (Estes) Haguewood; married 121 Nov
1898 William M. Rader 4 Jul 1878 - 2 Jun 1930; married 1932 John A. “Lec” Jones 23
Dec 1867 - 27 Dec 1961; buried under name Rader]
Mrs. Goldia Florence Jones, 84, of 617 South Broadway, Springfield, died at 7:30
a.m. Sunday in Foster Nursing Home after an illness of four months. She is survived by
one brother, Walter Haguewood, Ozark and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Eoff, 621 Broadway,
Springfield. Funeral services were Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Ozarks. The
Rev. Ross Estes officiated and burial was in Richwood Cemetery near Nixa.
Jones, Guy W. 1 Sep 1903 - 8 Apr 1988 NE 13 Apr 1989
[Note: Son of Charlie & Clara Jones; married Alma]
Guy. W . Jones, 85, Nixa, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in Springfield
community Hospital He was born Sept. 1, 1903, to Charlie and Clara Jones. Surviving are
his wife, Alma; a son, Donal Jones. Nixa; 3 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; two
brothers, and three sisters. Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 1l in Harris
Funeral Home. 205 N. Main, Nixa. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
AND
Jones, Guy W. 1 Sep 1903 - 8 Apr 1989 gwobit
[Note: Son of Charlie & Clara Jones; married Alma]
Guy W. Jones, 85, Nixa, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in Springfield
Community Hospital. He was born September 1, 1903 to Charlie and Clara Jones.
Surviving are his wife Alma; a son, Donal of Nixa; grandchildren, Doyle and Steven
Jones and Cynthia Matlock; great grandchildren, Darin, Bryan, Kevin, Tony and Jason
Jones, Jeff and Melia Matlock; two brothers and three sisters. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial in McConnell Cemetery. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, April 9, 1989}
AND
Jones, Guy W. 1 Sep 1903 - 8 Apr 1989 gwobit
Services for Guy W. Jones, Nixa will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Funeral
Home. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery. Mr. Jones died at 12:10 p.m., Saturday in
Springfield Community Hospital. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 10, 1989}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Harold Leon 20 Nov 1926 - 10 Jul 1999 CCH-N 11 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Oren & Eleanor Opal (Stevens) Jones; married 14 Feb 1947 Frances Marie
Paul 13 May 1925 - 5 Jan 2000]
Harold L. Jones, age 72, of Sparta, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Cox South
Hospital. He was born November 20, 1926 in Garrison, and was the son of Oran Jones
and Opal (Stevens) Jones. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Mr. Jones owned and operated a saw mill. He attended Union Church, Chadwick for
several years. Survivors include: A son, Alan Jones and his wife Janet, Oldfield; a
daughter, Beverly Nally and her husband Darrell, Chadwick; six grandchildren, Gary and
.Jannelle Willis, Lance and Allison Jones, Tina and (Brian) Carson, Tessa and Tiffany
Nalley; a step-granddaughter, Marsha and (Jesse) Sheperd; an ex-wife, Frances Marie
Jones; two brothers, Russ Jones, Sparta and Ron Jones, Chadwick; six sisters, Juanita
Maggard, Chadwick, Shirley Jones, Garrison, Linda Sue Rozell, Chadwick, Jewel Lee,
Chadwick, Norma Davis and Phyllis Knight, State of Washington. He was preceded in
death by his parents, two sister, Fay Walker and Wanda Jones; three brothers, Doyle and
Loyal Jones, and an infant brother; a daughter-in-law, Sylvia Jones, and in-laws, Goldie
and Roy Paul, Tony Case, Sherman Paul, Fred Paul, Kay Jones and Bonnie Elston.
Funeral services was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Don Potter and Pastor Dennis Walker officiating. Burial was in Garrison
Cemetery, Garrison, MO. Visitation was held Monday, July 12 in the funeral home.
Jones, Harry E. 20 Jan 1889 - 20 Oct 1961 CCR 26 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Son of E. B. & Emaline (Cox) Jones; married Lula]
Funeral services for Harry E. Jones, 72, a retired farmer of the Ozark community
who died Friday in the Veterans Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in the Chaffin Chapel. Burial was in National Cemetery in Springfield. He was a member
of the Methodist Church, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the VFW. Survivors
are his wife, Lula; and three sisters, Mrs. Laura Richardson of 736 West Walnut in
Springfield, Mrs. Opal Van Dyke of Kansas City and Mrs. Nellie Morrisey of Woodston,
Kan..
Jones, Helen Francis (Bolin) Wood 17 Feb 1924 - Jun 1990 gwobit
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Ruth Bolin; married first ? Wood; married Jones]
Helen Wood Jones, 66, San Francisco, Calif., formerly of Nixa, died Saturday
evening in Civic Presbyterian Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Jones was born
Feb. 17, 1924, in Highlandville, to Oscar and Ruth Bolin. She is survived by a son,
Jimmie Wood, Springfield; two daughters, Cathy S. Walsh, Hayward, Calif., and Nancy
Dixon, Oceanside, Calif.; a brother, Freddie Bolin, Willard; two sisters, Freda Ceratto,
Republic, and Madelin Hopkins, Springfield; and three grandchildren. Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Manley Cemetery, south of Battlefield, with the
Rev. James Nutter officiating. Services are under direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee
Funeral Home at Rivermonte. The casket will be closed at all times. (Springfield NewsLeader – 16 June 1990)
Jones, Henry Efton 20 Feb 1903 - 8 Dec 1971 SN-L 9 Dec 1971 & CCR 9 Dec 1971
p8
[Note: Son of John Henry & Allie Fair (Wilhite) Jones; married 2 Feb 1942 Ruth Gooch
1916 - 1984]
Efton Jones, 68, of Sparta, was found dead at his home 5:10 p.m. Wednesday; he
apparently died of natural causes. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of
Christian Co. He had lived at his present resident for 20 years. Survivors include four
sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harp of Nixa, Mrs. Artie Smith, Mrs. Lillie Wadkins and Mrs. Mae

Clutter all of California; two brothers, Roy and Onis of California. Harris of Ozark will
announce the funeral arrangements. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 9, 1971}
AND
Jones, Henry Efton 20 Feb 1903 - Dec 1971 SN-L 10 Dec 1971
Funeral services for Efton Jones, 68, of Sparta will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit, officiating. Burial will be in
McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Jones was found dead at 5:10 p.m. Wednesday in
his home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, December 10, 1971} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Jones, Herschel 28 Mar 1902 - 19 Jul 1976 OH 22 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: Son of James J. & Tina (Kerr) Jones; married Mary Pauline Shipman 13 Jun 1907
- 31 Dec 1996]
OZARK - Herschel (Shorty) Jones, 74, Ozark, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday in Park
Central Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. He was a retired mechanic and was a
lifelong resident of Christian County. He was also a member of Nixa Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Day, Ozark and Mrs.
Rosemary Doran, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. De Lila Stiffler, Nixa and Mrs. Alta Melton,
Maplewood; a half-sister, Mrs. Grace Wasson, Visalia, Calif., nine grandchildren and one
great grandchild. Harris of Ozark. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
AND
Jones, Herschel 28 Mar 1902 - 19 Jul 1976 OH 12 Aug 1976 p6
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the flowers, food, cards,
prayers and all kindness shown during the illness and death of our loved one. Mrs.
Pauline Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Day & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Doran &
Family.
AND
Jones, Herschel B. “Shorty” 28 Mar 1902 - 19 Jul 1976 OH 14 Jul 1977 p12
IN MEMORY OF
Herschel “Shortie” Jones who left us one year ago, July 19, 1976. We miss you so
much. By his wife, daughters and grandchildren. Pauline, Virginia, Rosemary and
grandchildren.
Jones, Hobart 1895 - 19 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: Son of ? & Julia (?) Jones]
Funeral services for Hobart Jones, 53-year-old farmer and lifelong resident of the
Hurley community, who died Thursday morning at his home there, were held May 20 in
the Hurley high school auditorium, with Rev. Jack Eaton officiating. Burial was in
Wright cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He is
survived by one son, Hobart Jr., of the home; his mother, Mrs. Julia Jones of Hurley; and
two brothers, Roy Jones of Clever and Lloyd Jones of Hurley
Jones, Hunter Clinton 13 Dec 1993 - 20 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of Jimmie E. & Gloria Ann (Tennison) Jones, Jr.]

Hunter Clinton Jones, age 22 months, went to be with Jesus following a life long
illness, Friday morning, Oct. 20, 1995, in Cox Medical Center, South. He was born
December 13,1993, to Jimmy E. Jones, Jr., and Gloria Ann Tennison Jones. Other
survivors include: A brother, Levi Logan Jones, of the home; maternal grandparents,
Harold and Georgia Tennison, Sparta; paternal grandparents, Alice Jones, Ozark, and
Jimmy E. and Fat Jones, Highlandville; aunts and uncles, Robin and Andrea Dotson,
Sparta, Debbie and Marvin Duckworth, Ozark, Cheryl and Tim Smith, Lampe, and Vicky
Jones, St. Louis; cousins, George, Daniel, Cody, Trevor, Shannon and Randy; other
relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Leonard Bailey officiating. Burial was in Vaughan-Oddfellows
Cemetery, Ozark.
Jones, James Edward 28 Feb. 1940 - 17 March 1995 CCH-N 29 March 1995
[Note: Son of James T. & Gladys (Montgomery) Jones; married 13 Feb 1961 Mary
Margaret Howard]
James Edward Jones, 55, Ozark, died Friday, march 17, 1995 in his home. He was
born Feb. 28, 1940, in Harlon County, Ky., the son of James T. and Gladys Montgomery
Jones. He was married Mary Margaret Howard on Feb. 13, 1962, in Scott Co., Tenn. He
was a loving husband and father and enjoyed fishing and his work. Survivors include his
wife, Mary Margaret Jones, Ozark; three daughters, Alonda Guthrie and her husband
David, Kacie Jones and Dana Jones, all of Ozark; three sons, David Jones and his wife
Anita, Springfield, Terry Jones and his wife Tina, Idaho, Nicholas Jones, Ozark; on
sister, Brenda Matheny, Athens, Tenn.; one brother, Kenneth Jones, Chicago, Ill.; his
parents, James and Gladys Jones, Athens, Tenn.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral
services were Friday, March 24, in St. Agnes Cathedral with Father Tom Keifer
officiating. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Jones, James L. 18 Oct 1894 - 17 Jun 1972 CCR 22 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Son of William A. & Mary E. “Mollie” Jones; married 10 Sep 1919 Dora E.
Ellingsworth 6 Apr 1899 - 25 Dec 1933; married 25 Jan 1942 Lillie Roberts 1899 - 1 Jun
1962; married after 1962 Edith ]
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Garrison Union Church for
James L. Jones, 77, with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was in Garrison
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Jones died at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 17, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was a retired farmer and a
lifelong resident of Garrison, where he attended the Garrison Union Church. He was a
veteran of World War I and served six months in France. Survivors include his wife,
Edith of the home in Garrison; one daughter, Mrs. Helen Blevins of Wichita, Kan.; two
brothers, Cecil Jones of Garrison and Earl Jones of Banning, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs.
Pearl Gilland, Mrs. Mae Handley and Miss Ina Jones, all of Sparta; two step-sons,
Russell Davidson of Anderson and Charles Davidson of Joplin; one step-daughter, Mrs.
Ruth Roard of Lafayette, La.; a nephew, Dale Taylor of Springfield; two grandchildren,
10 step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren.
Jones, James Robert “Dade” 22 Oct 1861 - 2 Apr 1948 CCR 15 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of William J. & Nancy (Inman) Jones; married Susie Yocum ? - 1941]

James Robert Jones was born in Christian county on Oct. 22, 1861, and died at the
home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Blanche Cox of Aurora, at the age of 86 years, 5 months
and 11 days. He was married to Susie Yocum in 1885. She preceded him in death seven
years ago. To this union were born 8 children, four sons and four daughters: Willie of
Selmore, Walter of Springfield; Ulva of Rogersville, and Homer of Nixa, Mrs. Annie
Cutberth of Galena, Mrs. Lucy McConnell of Gresham, Ore., Mrs. Pearl McCoy of
Commerce, Okla., and Mrs. Dora Cox of Billings, all surviving. Besides the children, he
is survived by one brother, Babe Jones of California; 48 grandchildren and 55 greatgrandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2
o’clock Friday in the McConnell church with Rev. R.C. Harding officiating. Burial was
made in the church cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of
Clever.
AND
Jones, James Robert 22 Oct 1867 - 3 Apr 1948 SD-N 5 Apr 1948
James Robert Jones, 86, a retired farmer, died at the home of his granddaughter,
Mrs. Blanche Cox, of Aurora, Missouri at 10 o’clock Saturday night. Mr. Jones had been
making his home at his granddaughter’s for the past six months, but for seven years
previous to that he had lived with his daughter, Mrs. Annie Cutbirth of Galena, Missouri.
A native of Christian County, Mr. Jones farmed for many years in the Nixa community.
Survivors include; four sons, Willie of Selmore, Missouri, Walter of Springfield,
Missouri, Ulva of Rogersville, Missouri, and Homer of Nixa, Missouri; four daughters,
Mrs. Annie Cutbirth of Galena, Mrs. Lucy McConnell of Grisham, Oregon, Mrs. Pearl
McCoy of Commerce, Oklahoma and Mrs. Dora Cox of Billings, Missouri; a brother,
David Jones, of California. Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but will be under the
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (Mo) Daily News April 5,
1948}
AND
Jones, James Robert 22 Oct 1867 - 3 Apr 1948 SDN 8 Apr 1948
Funeral services for James Robert Jones, 86. who died Saturday, will be held at 2
o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the McConnell Church, near Nixa, with the Rev. R.C.
Harding of Nixa officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery under the
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (Mo) Daily News April 8,
1948} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, James William 1888 - 30 Sep 1959 CCR 8 Oct 1959 p1
[Note: married Nellie]
Funeral services for James William Jones, 70, of Highlandville, who died Sept. 30
at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church with Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was
in McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of
Christian County, he resided in the Ozark, Nixa and Highlandville communities most of
his life and was a farmer and Missouri State Highway Department employee. He attended
the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Jones; three
sons, Everett Jones of Marionville, Earnest Jones of Ozark and James Jones of Delphia,
Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Maude Cox of Watsonville, Calif., Mrs. Gertrude Hankins of
Oakland, Calif. and Mrs. Mable Crumpley of Modesto, Calif; 14 grandchildren and 10

great grandchildren; three brothers, Ulva Jones of Rogersville, Homer Jones of Nixa and
Walter Jones of Bolivar; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Cutbirth of Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Pearl
McCoy of Commerce, Okla and Mrs. Dora Cox of Clever; one step-son, Allen Moore of
Highlandville, two step-daughters, Mrs. Velvie Maples of Ponce de Leon and Mr. Ava
Roy of Springfield.
Jones, Jesse F. 4 Oct 1906 - 30 Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p11
[Note: Son of Charley W. & Clara (Sparkman) Jones; married Myrl L. Boldin 19 Dec
1908 - 25 Jun 1994]
NIXA - Services for Jess F. Jones, 70, a lifelong Nixa resident were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. The family will be in the funeral home from 7-9 p.m.
today. Mr. Jones died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after
several weeks’ illness. Survivors include his wife, Myrl; a son, Charles R. of Lee’s
Summit; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Miles, Willard, Mrs. Addie Mae Dickens,
Independence, and Mrs. Wilma Sue Noel, Sunrise Beach, Mo.; three brothers, Guy and
Orville, both of Nixa, and Loren of Yakima Valley, Wash.; for sisters, Mrs. Lorene
Bolin, Bois d’Arc, Mrs. Irene Cook, Nixa and Mrs., Bertha Coker, Aurora; and six
grandchildren.
AND
Jones, Jesse F. 14 Oct 1906 - 30 Jul 1977 gwobit
[Note: married Myrl]
Services for Jess F. Jones, 70, a lifelong Nixa resident, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit, officiating. Burial will be in
McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. The family will be in the funeral home from 7-9 p.m.
today. Mr. Jones died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center after several weeks
of illness. Survivors include his wife, Myrl; a son, Charles R. of Lee Summitt; three
daughters, Edith Miles of Willard, Addie Mae Dickens of Independence and Wilma Sue
Noel of Sunrise Beach; three brothers, Guy and Orville of Nixa and Loren of
Washington; four sister, Marie Annett of Washington, Lorene Bolin of Bois D’Arc, Irene
Cook of Nixa and Bertha Coker of Aurora; six grandchildren. Arrangements by Harris
Funeral Home, Nixa. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, August 1, 1977} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Jimmie E. 15 Aug 1933 - 21 Jan 1998 gwobit
[Note: Son of Otis A. & Ollie Reathel Jones; married Patricia]
Jimmy E. Jones, 64. Ozark died Wednesday, January 21, 1998, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, Missouri. He was born August 14, 1933 in Clever, son of Otis
A. and Ollie Reathel Jones. He served his country in the US Army. Mr. Jones retired
from FASCO Industries. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Jones and four children;
Debbie Duckworth and her husband Marvin of Ozark, Vickey Jones, of St. Louis, Cheryl
Smith and her husband, Tim of Lampe, Missouri, and Jimmy Jones Jr. and his wife
Gloria of Nixa; three step-children, Kelly R. Sheridan of Crane, Leslie Kim Rife of Reeds
Springs and Candace Rife of Ozark; 5 grandchildren 9 step-grandchildren; two sisters,
Maxine Lehman and her husband Bud of Billings and Wilma Scott of Marionville; his
step-mother, Genevive Jones of Springfield and a host of other relatives and friends. He

was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Arvil Gene Jones; a sister, Doris Arlene
Jordan, a grandson, Hunter Jones. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday January
24, in the Adams Funeral Home of Ozark with the Rev. Bob Long officiating. Burial in
the Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Visitation will be today from 7 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader January 23, 1998} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Jones, John A. “Lec” 23 Dec 1867 - 27 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: mar/1 Sarah Emma Grubaugh; mar/2 Goldie]
AND
Shipman, Siloamma Fredonia (Nelson) 16 Oct 1871 - 27 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961
p1
[Note: Dau of Robert & Laverne (Wright) Nelson; mar Abraham Shipman]
Aged Residents Called by Death
Two of the county’s oldest native residents died Wednesday night. Funeral
arrangements for both were still incomplete, it was stated Thursday morning by Chaffin
Funeral Home, in charge. J. A. “Lec” Jones, 94, of Ozark died last night following a short
illness, For many years prior to his retirement, Mr. Jones was engaged in the plumbing
and hardware business here. Mrs. S. F. Shipman, 90, died last night at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Oren Fowler of McCracken. She had been in ill health for several years.
Jones, John Henry 28 Jul 1869 - 4 Dec 1943 retired
gwobit
John H. Jones formerly of the Nixa community died Saturday night at the home of
a son, Efton in Monett, following a brief illness. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are;
three other sons, Roy Jones of California, Onis Jones of Springfield, and Lowell of the
U.S. Navy; seven daughters, Mrs. Ethel Harp, Mrs. Lillie Wadkins and Mrs. Freda Smith
and Mrs. Anna Mae Norman all of Springfield, Missouri, Mrs. Tilda Inman and Miss
Reathel Jones both of Clever, Missouri and Mrs. Artie Smith of Ozark, Missouri. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Union Chapel Church near Nixa with the Rev.
R.C. Harding officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery of Nixa under the
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (Mo) Daily News
December 6, 1943} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, John Alexander 24 Jan 1866 - 24 Mar 1949 CCR 31 Mar 1949
[Note: married 1884 Della Cantrell 1867 - 1944- her tombstone says Delia]
John Alexander was born January 24, 1866, near Smithville, TN and departed this
life March 24, 1949, at the age of 83 years and two months. He was married to Della
Cantrell in 1884 and to this union were born nine children, eight of whom survive. The
wife and one son, Jeptha Jones, preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his departure,
Mrs. Herbert Maples of Clever, Grover C. Jones of Springfield, Mrs. C.R. Bucker of Fair
Grove, Willie R. Jones of Aurora, Mrs. Tompa King of Clever, Mrs. Dewey Hays of
Green Forrest, AR, Joe Jones of Clever and Mrs. Kenneth McClure of Aurora; one
brother, J.W. Jones of Lutz, FL; one sister, Mrs. E.H. Allen of Smithville, TN; twentynine grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren. He professed his faith in Christ
early in life and was baptized and united with the Baptist church leading an active
Christian life until falling health and declining years prevented him from active service in

the church. He had spent his entire life in Lawrence and Christian counties and will be
sadly missed by his friends and loved ones. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at
1:30 pm in the Clever Baptist church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and Rev. Fred McPhall
officiating. Burial was made in the Delaware cemetery under the direction of the MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Clever.
Jones, John Homer 10 Jan 1907 - 23 Jun 1965 gwobit
[Note: Son of James Robert & Anna Malinda Susie (Coker) Jones; married Lorena
Wymetta 18 Sep 1907 - 26 Dec 1959]
Homer Jones, 58, a farmer in this community, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday of
an apparent heart attack while driving home from a nearby grocery store. Mr. Jones was a
life long resident of Nixa. He is survived by 2 sons, Preston Lee and Lester both of Nixa;
two brothers, Ulva of Rogersville and Walter of Cleoque, Missouri; three sisters, Mrs.
Dora Cox of Aurora, Mrs. Annie Cutbirth of Ponce de Leon and Pearl McCoy of
Commerce, Oklahoma, and 5 grandchildren. Arrangements will be under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. { Springfield {Mo} News and Leader June 24, 1965 }
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Jones, John Homer 10 Jan 1907 - 23 Jun 1965 gwobit
Funeral services for Homer Jones, 58, who died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday of an
apparent heart attack while driving home from a nearby grocery store, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in the
McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr. Jones was a farmer and a life long resident of the
Nixa area. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader June 25, 1965}
AND
Jones, John Homer 10 Jan 1907 - 23 Jun 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Son of James Robert & Anna Malinda Susie (Coker) Jones; married Lorena
Wymetta 18 Sep 1907 - 26 Dec 1959]
Homer Jones, 58, a farmer in the Nixa community, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
June 23, of an apparent heart attack while driving home from a nearby grocery store. Mr.
Jones wad a lifelong resident of Ozark. He is survived by two sons, Preston Lee and
Lester, both of Route 1, Nixa; two brothers, Ulva, Rogersville, and Walter, Cleoque, Mo.;
three sisters, Mrs. Cora Cox, Aurora, Mrs. Anna Cutbirth, Ponce de Leon and Mrs. Pearl
McCoy, Commerce, Okla.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery.
Jones, John Wesley Mar 1877 - 15 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
[Note: son of Allen & Mary E. (Carter) Jones; married first Fannie Libbey born 1883
who died 1903 - mother of Rolla; married second in 1910 Winnie 1888 - 1939]
Funeral services for John Wesley Jones, 83 of Clever who died March 15 in a
Springfield hospital, were held March 18 at 2 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church, with
Rev. John Philliber and Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a lifelong resident of the
Clever community and a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Oma Jones, of the home, Route 1, Clever; one son, Rolla Jones of San

Leandro, Calif.; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Della
Baty of Springfield; two stepsons, Arthur Rowden of Springfield and Jim Bill Rowden of
Sandusky, Ohio; two stepdaughters, Mrs. C. E. Rupard of Kansas City and Mrs. J. A.
Howard of Salina, Kan.
Jones, Joseph Frank 10 Sep 1861 - 28 Nov 1929 gwobit
Funeral services for Frank Jones, 68, who died after a short illness at his home 4
½ miles west of Nixa on Friday morning, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at the residence
with Rev Onis Greenway officiating. Interment was made in Delaware Cemetery near
Nixa, under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. {Christian Co.
Republican, Ozark (MO) December 5, 1929} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Julia 1870 - 22 Dec 1957 CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Jones, 87, who died shortly before noon Sunday at
the home of a son, Lloyd Jones of route 2, Crane were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the
Hurley High School auditorium with burial in Wright Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Other survivors include another son, Roy Jones of Clever, four
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was a longtime resident of Stone County.
Jones, Julian 5 May 1906 - 1 Jan 1949 CCR 6 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Ben & Nellie (Mooney) Jones]
Julian Jones, 42, died Saturday, January 1, 1949, at the State Sanatorium. Only
survivors are two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at
11 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery.
Jones, Larry Andrew 11 Oct 1940 – 14 Oct 1997 CCH-N 18 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Paul Cecil & Margaret Rosalie (Hodges) Jones; married Ruby]
Larry Andrew Jones, age 57, Ozark, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997. He was born
Oct. 11, 1940 in Knoxville, Iowa, and was the son of Paul Cecil and Margaret Rosalie
(Hodges) Jones. Larry spent most of his early life in Jackson, Mississippi, moving to
Iowa later, where he was employed by JB Construction Company. Larry was united in
marriage to Ruby Howell October 26,1982. Mr. Jones was a member of the Eagles Lodge
in Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Ruby Jones; a son Paul Jones, Jackson, Miss.; two
daughters, Margie Jones, Jackson, Miss., and Heather Gardner, Baton Rogue, Louisiana;
three step-daughters, Adrienne Gahman, Deanna Howell, and Pam Isernhagen; four
grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; a brother, Stephen Jones, Des Moines, Iowa;
three sisters, Veronica Wheeland, Nevada, Iowa, Ceclia Jones and Theresa Koons, both
of Knoxville, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sandra Clark, and a
son Christopher Jones. Funeral Services were held Thursday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with President Chase Britton officiating. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery,
Knoxville, Iowa.
Jones, Lawrence M. "Larry" 22 Feb 1921 - 13 Aug 2006 SN-L 15 Aug 2006 & SN-L
13 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Rev. I. C. & Effie (Osborn) Jones; married Evelyn]

Lawrence M. "Larry" Jones, age 85, of Joplin, passed away Sunday, August 13,
2006. He was born February 22, 1921, in Anderson, Missouri, the son of The Rev. I. C.
and Effie (Osborn) Jones. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II,
landing on Omaha Beach on D-Day. On November 26, 1949, he and Evelyn Strom were
married in Kansas City. Larry was an architect in the Kansas City area, and following
retirement moved to the Ozarks. He was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church
and served as trustee at several Methodist Churches. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn,
Joplin; four sons, Russell Jones and wife, Pat, Shawnee, Kansas, Randy Jones and wife,
Marsha, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Ken Jones and wife, Phyllis, Nixa, and Curtis Jones
and wife, Carol, Maryland Heights, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Andy Jones and wife,
Amie, Seneca, Holly Streck and husband, Tony, Joplin, Wendy Jones and Tim Jones,
Shawnee, Kansas, Stephanie Jones and Dan Jones, Colorado Springs, and Becky Jones,
Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Chester Jones. Funeral
services will be at 9:30 a.m. today, August 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Chaplain Jimmy Young officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity
Hospice, 1905 W. 32nd St., Suite 406 Joplin, MO 64804.
Jones, Leonard 15 Apr 1900 - 30 Dec 1968
CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Sarah (Tucker) Jones; married Merle B. Keltner 1901 - 21 Nov
1968]
Leonard Jones, 68, Nixa, died Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mr. Jones
had been a resident of Nixa community most of his life and was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Nixa. He was a retired electrician. He is survived by two sons, W. E. of
Nixa and Stanton D., Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Willie Richter and Mrs. Estia
Hedgpeth, both of Nixa; one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church in Nixa with the Revs. Kenneth Bandy and
Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Jones, Lester Lee 11 Jun 1934 - 2 Dec 1997gwobit
Lester Lee Jones, 63, Nixa, MO, passed away at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Lester was born July 11, 1934, in Nixa, MO,
son of Homer and Lorena W. (Hayes) Jones. He was married to Nadine Smith, July 5,
1952, in Harrison, AR. He is survived by his wife, Nadine Jones; a son Rick, Nixa; two
granddaughters, April Jones and LaCinda Jones, bother of Springfield; two step –
grandchildren; two step – great – grandchildren; a brother, Preston Jones, all of Nixa; and
two close friends, Rex and Janet Clark. Preceding him in death are his parents, and a son,
Steven Jones. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997, in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Revs. Wilbur and Don Blansit officiating. Burial
will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. (Springfield News Leader, Dec. 4, 1997) Contributed by LaCinda Lee
Jones, granddaughter.
Jones, Lester S. 1893 - 2 Nov 1962

CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1

Funeral services for Lester S. Jones, 69, Ozark were at 1 p.m. Monday in the
Adams-Monger Chapel with burial in Rice Cemetery at Dadesville. Mr. Jones died at
3:30 p.m. Friday in the Christian Rest Home here. He had been ill about a year. Survivors
are two sisters, Mrs. Mary Jackson, Ozark and Mrs. Maggie Byram, Kansas City; and
three brothers, Ben, Grand Junction, Colo., Finis, Nevada, and Clyde, Eldorado Springs.
Jones, Lillian Gertrude 19 May 1924 - 13 Jun 1924
gwobit
Lillian Jones, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jones, died this morning at
their home in Springfield. She is survived by her parents and one brother. The body will
be taken overland to McConnell Cemetery in Christian County, tomorrow for burial by
Lohmeyer Undertaking Company of Springfield, Missouri. {Springfield (Mo) Leader
Press, June 13, 1924} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Lloyd Carl 1926 - 26 Sep 1947 CCR 9 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Amos Larkin & Annie Delores (Gates) Jones; no legible tombstone]
Lloyd Carl Jones, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Jones of Chadwick, was fatally
injured Friday, Sept. 26, at Merced, Calif., when he fell from a trestle while employed as
a section hand for the Santa Fe railroad. He had been a resident of California for the past
two years. Survivors are his parents, two brothers, Raymond Jones of Merced, and Junior
of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Benton, Marjorie and Ruth, all of the home. The body
arrived in Springfield last Friday, accompanied by his brother, Raymond, and funeral
services were held Saturday at Union Church at Chadwick, conducted by Mrs. Bill Stone.
Burial was under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Jones, Lois E. (Crumbliss) 12 Sep 1924 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 14 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Truston & Jane (Gold) Crumbliss]
Lois E. Jones, age 81, of Branson, Missouri, died at 1 a.m. Thursday, April 13,
2006, at the Christian Health Center in Nixa, Missouri. She was born on September 12,
1924, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Truston and Jane Gold Crumbliss. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Sycamore Log Church. Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2006, at Greenlawn Funeral Home, Branson, with Rev. John
Barnes officiating. Burial will be in the Gretna Cemetery. Survivors are three children:
Bob and Elda Jones of Branson, Barbara Leatherman of Reeds Spring, Mo., and Linda
and Jim Fullerton of Kirbyville, Mo.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Jones, Lonie Earl 25 Dec 1919 - 20 Jun 2005 SN-L 24 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Charles & Mary Jones]
Lonie Earl Jones was born to Charles and Mary Jones on December 25, 1919, in
Anton, Colorado, and he passed away on June 20, 2005, at his daughter's home in Nixa,
Missouri. Lonie served in World War II and Korea where he was a war hero, having
earned over 22 medals under enemy fire. He is survived by his daughter, Londa
Reynolds; three grandchildren, Derral, Marc and Darla; and two great grandchildren,
Aiyanna and Katie. Chapel services will be held on June 24th at 1 p.m. at the Greenlawn
Funeral Home on 441 West Battlefield in Springfield, Missouri, and the interment will be

at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at 5201 South Southwood in Springfield at 2 p.m.,
directly following the service.
Jones, Lonnie Lee 16 May 1889 - 14 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
Funeral services for Lonnie Lee Jones, 64 of Springfield, a former resident of
Nixa, who died March 14 in a Springfield hospital were held March 16 at the Nixa
Baptist Church, with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He spent most of his life in the Nixa
Community, with the exception of six years as a guard for the Missouri School of Boys at
Boonville and about two years as a guard at the U. S. Medical Center in Springfield. He
had been in failing health with a heart condition the past two years and had recently made
his home at 401 West Elm, Springfield. He was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Emery L. Jones of Denver, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Ray
Hedgpeth and Mrs. Blon Richter of Nixa; one brother, Leonard Jones of Nixa; two
grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.
Jones, Lillie (Roberts) 1899 - 1 Jun 1962
CCR 7 Jun 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Millard F. & Nancy (Chaffin) Roberts; married James Jones]
Mrs. Lillie Jones, 63, died at her home in Garrison Friday afternoon June 1. She
was a lifelong resident of Garrison and a member of the Garrison Baptist church.
Survivors include her husband, James of the home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Howard Blevins,
Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, E. M. Roberts, Garrison and Leslie Roberts, Springfield; a
sister, Mrs. Nellie Taylor, Wichita, Kan. and two grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Garrison Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial
was in Roberts Cemetery near Sparta under direction of Harris of Clever.
Jones, Lorena Wymetta
18 Sep 1907 - 26 Dec 1959 CCR 7 Jan 1960 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Lorena Wymetta Jones, 52, who died Dec. 29 at her
home five miles southwest of Nixa, were held Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. in the McConnell Union
Chapel, with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Hurley
community, she was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Springfield, Mo.
Survivors include her husband, Homer Jones; two sons, Preston Lee Jones of Springfield
and Lester Jones of Nixa; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Dessie Dunham of
Springfield and Mrs. Muriel Maples of Ontario, Calif.
Jones, Lowell W.
1922 - 31 May 1954 CCR 6 Jun 1954 p1
Lowell W. Jones, 32, a resident of the Clever community, died Monday
afternoon, May 31. He was a veteran of World War II and served for 36 months in the
European Theater where he was wounded during the Battle of the Rhine, He was born in
Nixa and lived most of his life in Clever. He is survived by two sons, Gary and Cary
Jones, Memphis, Tenn.; seven sisters, Mrs. Reathel Jones of Clever, Mrs. Ethel Harp of
Paramount, Calif., Mrs. Tilda Inman of Route 1, Clever, Mrs. Artie Smith and Mrs. Lillie
Watkins, Paramount, Calif., Mrs. Freda Smith and Mrs. Anna Mae Pope of Los Angeles,
Calif; and three brothers, Efton Jones of Sparta, Ones of Artesia, Calif and Roy of Los
Angeles, Calif. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 4, in the Harris Funeral

Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial will be in McConnell
Memorial Cemetery near Nixa. Military rites will be conducted at the grave by Billings
Legion Post 139.
Jones, Luther Eddie 1881 - 3 Jan 1954
CCR 14 Jan 1955 p5
Funeral services for Luther Eddie Jones, 72, who died Sunday, January 3, at his
home at Clever, were held Tuesday in the Clever Methodist Church, with the Reverend
H. C. Green officiating, assisted by the Reverend D. S. Frazier. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Clever
community, he was married in 1903 to Anna Belle Chastain. Mr. and Mrs. Jones
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last November. He was converted at the age
of 25 and later joined the Clever Methodist church of which he was a member at the time
of his death. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Anna Belle Jones of the home, one son,
Russell Jones of Republic; one daughter, Mrs. Mable Nichols of Clever; two brothers,
Ralph Jones and Ernest H. Jones, both of Springfield; three grandchildren, Pvt. Charles
Rudy Nichols of Ft. Riley, Kan. Dewey and Kathy Nichols of Clever; two nieces, Mrs.
Wanda Lee Young of Nixa and Mrs. Imogene Walker of Springfield, who were reared in
the home; several other nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Jones, Mabel (McCafferty) 13 Feb 1905 - 24 Feb 1996 CCH-N 2 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin R. & Sally Ann (Pope) McCafferty; married William
Jones]
Mabel Jones McCafferty passed away Feb. 24, 1996 in El Monte, California. Mrs.
Jones was born Feb. 13, 1905 at the family farm located southwest of Nixa. She was the
last survivor of eleven children in the family of Sally Ann (Pope) and Benjamin R
McCafferty. She was preceded in death by: her husband, William Jones. Mrs. Jones is
survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins, including in the Ozark and Nixa
communities: Edith Hedgpeth, Jerry Young, Vonda Taylor, Evelyn Shelton and Warren
Wisner; in Springfield, Flo Williams, Martha and Janette McCafferty, Robert and John
Walsh and Barbara Oberlander. Services were held Feb. 28, at 11:00 a.m., with burial in
Forest Lawn in Glendale, California.
Jones, Maggie Louise (Melton)
22 Jun 1933 - 21 Apr 2003 gwobit
Maggie Louise Jones, age 69 of Ozark, passed away Monday, April 21, 2003 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 22, 1933 in Christian County, the daughter
of Lenvil and Ida (Meadows) Melton. On January 27, 1951, she and Richard Lee Jones
were married. She was a member of First Central Baptist Church in Highlandville. Mrs.
Jones had been employed by St. John's Health Center as a housekeeper for several years.
She had also worked for Hagale Garment Factory and Welcome Wagon. She loved her
family and enjoyed being with her grand children whenever possible. Survivors include:
her husband, Richard; five children, Richard Dwayne Jones and wife Barbara, Ozark,
Marian Elaine Sistrunk and husband Phillip Dewayne, Philadelphia, Mississippi, Lynda
Jean Jones, Springfield, Victor Jones, Ozark, and Velda Harris and husband Jimmy,
Ozark; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Braden and
husband John, Sparta; three brothers, Harold Melton and wife Judy, Ozark, Glenn
Melton, Springfield, and Richard Melton and wife Sandy, Ozark; and several nieces and

nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Jimmy Harriss officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, April 22, 2003.
Jones, Makayla Murphy 31 Jul 2001 - 8 Jun 2004 SN-L 12 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Michael Bryant & Amanda Gayle (Payne) Jones]
Makayla Murphy Jones, two-year-old daughter of Michael Bryant Jones and
Amanda Gayle (Payne) Jones, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 31, 2001, in Springfield. Makayla
was a happy and loving child, and was dearly loved by her family and friends. She was a
wonderful big sister. She had a beautiful singing voice, a love of books and a green
thumb. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Amanda Jones, Reeds Spring; her
sister, Hannah Gabrielle Jones; her grandparents, John and Paula Payne, Ozark, and Wes
and Donna Jones, Nixa; great-grandparents, Wayne and Dee Murphy, Blue Eye, Carl and
Myrtle Whitworth, Fairfield, Calif., and Mildred Payne, Lamar; an aunt, Emily Payne,
and two uncles, Cooper Payne and Tyler Jones; other family members; and many friends.
A celebration of Makayla's life will be 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Sam Kaunley and Carl Simpson officiating. She will be laid to rest in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark, following the service. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Makayla Murphy Jones
Memorial Fund through Ozark Bank or Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Jones, Makayla Murphy 31 Jul 2001 - 8 Jun 2004 CCH-N
16 Jun 2004
Makayla Murphy Jones, two year old daughter of Michael Bryant Jones and
Amanda Gayle (Payne) Jones passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2004. Makayla was a
happy, loving child and was dearly loved by her family and friends. Survivors include her
parents, Michael and Amanda Jones, Reeds Spring; her sister, Hannah Gabrielle Jones;
her grandparents, John and Paula Payne, Ozark, Wes and Donna Jones, Nixa; great
grandparents, Wayne and Dee Murphy, Blue Eye, Carl and Myrtle Whitworth, Fairfield,
California and Mildred Payne, Lamar; an aunt, Emily payne and two uncles, Cooper
Payne and Tyler Jones. A celebration of Makayla’s life was held Monday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Sam Kaunley officiating. Burial followed in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark.
Jones, Margaret (Bishopp), Rev. 5 Sep 1907 - 14 Aug 2003 SN-L 17 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Ethel (Hanger) Bishopp; married 11 Mar 1930 Harold S.
Jones]
Reverend Margaret Bishopp Jones, 95, a retired minister and missionary of
Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2003 at Marantha Village.
Mrs. Jones was born September 5, 1907 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Ernest and Ethel
(Hanger) Bishopp. She married Harold S. Jones on March 11, 1930. She attended
Vanguard University to train for the ministry. In 1931, she was appointed as a foreign
missionary by the Assemblies of God, and served more than 30 years in Burkina Faso
and 10 years in South Africa. Margaret was an outstanding preacher and communicator
of the Word on a very practical level. She literally saved the lives of infants and mothers

at risk. She assisted many to obtain elementary and Bible School training. She motivated
many lives to fulltime Christian service, including her own children and grandchildren,
leading by example and serving the Lord wholeheartedly. All who knew her benefited
from her wonderful gift of hospitality. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents,
husband Harold S. Jones, and her sister, Esther Watson. Survivors include her children,
Margaret (Peggy Jo) Lasley and husband Bill of Ozark, MO, Ernest G. Jones and wife
Marjorie of Corpus Christi, TX, and Virginia Corbin and husband Don of Springfield,
MO; eleven grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Bleming
of Huntington Beach, CA, and Ione Stockholm Tyler of Newport Beach, CA. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003 in the Chapel at Marantha
Village, 233 E. Norton Rd., with Ernest G. Jones, Derald Musgrove, and Billy Burris
officiating under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Midtown.
Burial will follow in Black Oak Community Cemetery, Marshfield, Missouri. Friends
may call at Maranatha Village one hour prior to the service for viewing. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests memorial funds be designated to World Missions for the
Burkina Faso Missions Program, #891050 (70)
Jones, Margarie G. (Gibson) Klinkers 27 Oct 1917 - 7 Dec 2006 SN-L 13 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Ada (Mosher) Gibson; married 1940 Ralph Edward
Klinkers, Jr. who died 1965; married 1966 Victor William Jones 8 Sep 1915 - 24 Jul
2001]
Margarie G. Jones, 89, El Cajon, California, entered into eternal rest on Thursday,
December 7, 2006, in her daughter's home. She was born October 27, 1917, in Grand
Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of William Henry and Ada (Mosher) Gibson. Marge
retired after 30 years of nursing. She lived in Springfield, Missouri, from 1976 to 2000,
before moving to El Cajon, California, to be closer to her daughter. She was preceded in
death by first husband of 25 years, Ralph Edward Klinkers, Jr., in 1965; second husband
of 35 years, Victor William Jones in 2001; her parents; two brothers; and one sister. She
is survived by five children, Gary Klinkers, of Michigan, Karole McKinley, of California,
Ralph Klinkers III, of Washington; Saundra Barker-Sentman, of Washington and Gary
Jones, of Idaho; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
other relatives and many friends. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14,
2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery,
Clever. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Clever United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.
meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Jones, Martha Ann (Whitaker) 26 Jul 1870 - 5 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of John & ? (?) Whitaker; married 23 Mar 1902 George W. Jones 2 May
1868 - 12 Mar 1917]
Mrs. Martha Ann Jones, 81, passed away at her home in Chadwick, MO., on
February 5, following a short illness. She was born in Burlington Iowa, but had spent
most of her life in the Sparta and Chadwick communities. She was preceded in death by
her husband, George Jones on March 12, 1917. She was a member of the Methodist
church. Surviving are one son W. C. Whitaker of Yuma, AZ; five daughters, Mrs. Julia
Stevens of Augusta, KS., Mrs. Sarah Morgan, Nevada, MO., Miss Mary Jones, of the

home, Mrs. Tillie Loomis of Chadwick and Mrs. Myrtle Shipman of Ava, MO.; 17
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother of Beloit, KS. Funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon in the Chadwick Union church with the Rev. Roy Shipman of
Sparta officiating. Burial was in the Garrison Cemetery under the direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever.
Jones, Mary A. (Pearce) 24 Jul 1882 - 14 Aug 1965 gwobit
Mrs. Mary A. Jones, 83, Clever, widow of Toby Jones, died last Friday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a lingering illness. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs.
Sylvia Conrad, Hurley; a son, Ed, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Etna King and Mrs. Winnie
Estes, both of Clever; four brothers, Henry Pearce, Bois D’Arc, Caney, Springfield, Earl,
state of California, and Alva, state of Washington; six grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services, under direction of Cantrell of Clever, were held Monday
in the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines and the Rev. Orie Short
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand written date
of 1965 in the margin.
AND
Jones, Mary A. (Pearce) 24 Jul 1882 - 14 Aug 1965 CCR 19 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Josh P. and Frances J. (Holder) Pearce; married Riley G. “Toby”
Jones 5 Jul 1878 - 18 Aug 1948]
Mrs. Mary A. Jones, 83. Clever, widow of Toby Jones, died about midnight,
Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a lingering illness. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Conrad, Hurley; a son, Ed, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Etna King and
Mrs. Winnie Estes, both of Clever; four brothers, Henry Pearce, Bois D’Arc, Caney,
Springfield, Earl, state of California, and Alva, state of Washington; six grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services, under direction of Cantrell of Clever, were
in the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating, Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery.
Jones, Mary Emily “Mollie” (Nelson) 1862 - 1 Sep 1948 CCR 9 Sep 1948
[Note: married 7 Dec 1884 CCL William A. Jones]
Funeral services for Mary Emily Jones, 86, who died Sept. 1 at her home at
Garrison, were held Saturday afternoon in the Union church at Garrison with Rev. F.L.
Spindler officiating. Burial was in Garrison cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Chadwick. Survivors include three sons, Jim and Cecil, both of
Garrison, and Earl of Selah, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs. Ina Jones of the home, Mrs.
Pearl Gilland of Sparta and Mrs. Mae Handley of Selah; other relatives and a host of
friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Jones, and two sons,
Vernie and Bryan.
Jones, Matilda M. (Cornett) 26 Jan 1900 - 24 Nov 1976
Mrs. Matilda M. Jones, 76, of Springfield, died about 7:00 a.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a former Dunnegan
resident, moving to Springfield ten years ago. Survivors include, four daughters, Mrs.
Ruth McCubbin, Elwood, Illinois, Mrs. June Walters and Mrs. Patsy Brazier, both of

Joliet, Illinois and Mrs. Norma Lou Walters of Brighton; two sons, Melvin and Elza of
Springfield; a brother, George Cornett of Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Ida Ice of Fordland;
21 grandchildren; 15 great grand children and one great great grandchildren and 5 step
grandchildren. Pitts of Bolivar will announce the arrangements. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, November 25, 1976}
AND
Jones, Matilda M. (Cornett) 26 Jan 1900 - 24 Nov 1976
Services for Mrs. Matilda M. Jones of Springfield will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in
the Pitts Funeral Home Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev’s Tom Johnson and Bob Dasal,
officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. The family will be in the
funeral home from 7-8:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Jones died at about 7:00 a.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
November 26, 1976. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Jones, Matilda M. (Corbett) 26 Jan 1900 - 24 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married Walter Jones 22 Nov 1898 - 8 Nov 1966]
Mrs. Matilda M. Jones, 76, of 1216 East Pacific, died about 7 a.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a former Dunnegan resident, moving to
Springfield 10 years ago. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Ruth McCubbin,
Elwood, Ill., Mrs. June Walters and Mrs. Patsy Brazier, both of Juliet, Ill. and Mrs.
Nermal Lou Walters, Brighton; two sons, Melvin of Route 5, and Elza of Route 10, a
brother, George Corbett, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Ida Ice, Fordland; 21 grandchildren,
15 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild and five step grandchildren. Pitts of
Bolivar will announce arrangements.
Jones, Merle (Gibson) 22 Jul 1903 - 23 Oct 1966 CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Georgia C. (Walker) Gibson; married Cecil M. Jones
20 Feb 1903 - 20 Jun 1987]
Mrs. Merle Jones, 63, Garrison, died Sunday morning in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. A member of the Garrison Baptist Church, Mrs. Jones is survived by her
husband, Cecil M.; three sons, George W. and Gordon R., both of Garrison, and Jerry H.
of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren; her father, George R. Gibson, of Sparta; and three
sisters, Mrs. Mildred Watts, Sparta, Mrs. Zelma Gann, Ozark and Mrs. Christine Merritt
of Australia. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Garrison Baptist Church
with the Rev. Donald Mabe and the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Garrison Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Jones, Merle B. (Keltner) 1901 - 21 Nov 1968 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Walter A. & Bessie (Gilmore) Keltner; married first 15 Jun 1918 Asa
Johns 17 May 1899 - 18 Oct 1918; married second Leonard Jones 15 Apr 1900 - Dec
1968]
Mrs. Merle B. Jones, 66, Nixa, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Mrs. Jones
was a member of First Baptist Church there. She was Nixa’s first PTA President and a
member of the Garden Club. Surviving are her husband, Leonard; two sons, W. E., Nixa.

and Stanton D., Kansas City; two brothers, Kyle Keltner, Nixa and Lloyd, Springfield;
one grandchild and two great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in First
Baptist Church at Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and Fred Jackman officiating.
Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Jones, Michael Warren 21 Jun 1917 - 21 Jun 1971 CCR 23 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Jim & ? (Walker) Jones]
Michael Warren Jones, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Jones, Republic died at
9:20 a.m. shortly after birth in Cox Medical Center Monday. Survivors, in addition to the
parents, include a brother, Gregory Scott, of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Darrell Jones, Clever; the paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones and
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holder, all of Clever; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted
Walker and the great grandfather, Pode Walker, Springfield. Graveside services will be at
1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Allen A. Maples officiating. The services will be at
Frazier Chapel Cemetery east of Clever, under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Jones, Michael Warren Jun 1971 - Jun 1971 gwobit
Graveside services for Michael Warren Jones, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Jones, of Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. Allen A. Maples officiating.
The services will be at Frazier Chapel Cemetery, east of Clever, under direction of
Cantrell. The infant died shortly after birth at Cox Medical Center Monday.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 21, 1971 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Jones, Millie Joanne (Webster) 4 Jun 1933 - 16 Feb 2007 SN-L 18 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Agnes L. (Milican) Webster; married 4 May 1952 Roy M.
Jones]
Millie Joanne Jones, 73, Nixa, passed away at 8 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2007,
in Cox Medical Center South. She was born June 4, 1933, in Highpoint, North Carolina,
the daughter of the late John M. and Agnes L. (Milican) Webster. She was united in
marriage on May 4, 1952, in Highpoint, North Carolina to Roy M. Jones. He preceded
her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Dixie. Joanne was a
homemaker and enjoyed traveling, but more importantly she enjoyed life. She is survived
by two daughters, Vicki Nuckolls, and husband, Rod, Ozark; Patricia Howery, and
husband, C.B., Boyton Beach, Fla.; two sons, John Jones, Springfield; and Ronald Jones,
and wife, Pat, Palm Beach Garden, Fla; a brother, Maxie "Bub" Webster, Luggoff, S.C.;
four granddaughters, Renee Tolliver, and husband, Travis, St. Louis; Jessice Howery,
Boyton Beach, FL; Sheena Nuckolls, Nixa; Lala Jones, Lake Worth, Fla.; two grandsons,
Roddy Nuckolls and wife Chrystal, Ozark; Bobby Howery, Boyton Beach, Fla.; seven
great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. No services are planned; the
body has been cremated under direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Online condolences may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Jones, Minnie F. (Harp) Williams 21 Dec 1920 - 31 Dec 1968

CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3

[Note: Daughter of Thomas D. “Tommy” & Fannie Pearl (Bryan) Harp - mother was first
married to a Carsten]
Mrs. Minnie F. Jones, 48, Sacramento, Calif. and a former resident of Chestnut
Ridge, died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday in Sacramento Community Hospital. Mrs. Jones was a
member of the New Haven General Baptist Church at Chestnut Ridge. Survivors include
her husband, Leaster, Sacramento; two sons, David Lee Jones and Ronnie Williams, both
of Sacramento; two daughters, Mrs. Wilda Schenler and Miss Linda Kaye Jones, both of
Sacramento; two grandchildren; her father, Tommy Harp. Chestnutridge; three brothers,
Johnnie, Sacramento, Willie and Oliver, both of Elk Grove, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs.
Jessie Anderson and Mrs. Emma Meadows, both of Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Claris Dye,
Chestnut Ridge. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in New Haven General Baptist Church
with the Revs. Earl Blansit and Elmer Davis officiating. Burial was in Schupbach
Cemetery near Spokane under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Jones, Morris B. 9 July 1922 – 25 March 1995 CCH-N 29 March 1995
Morris B. Jones, 72, Hollister, died Saturday, March 25, 1995, at Skaggs
Community Health Center, Branson. He was born July 9, 1922, in Buffalo, the son of
Leonard B and Bonnie Butler Jones. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of
the Missouri Funeral Directors Association. He has been associated with L.B. Jones
Funeral Home in Buffalo and Greenlawn, Gorman-Sharpf-Abbot and Ayre-Goodwin
Funeral Homes in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth “Toots” Jones;
and his father. Survivors include his mother, Bonnie Jones, Buffalo; a daughter, Cynthia
McCracken and her husband Jack, Springfield; two sons, Larry Jones and his wife Kathy,
Willard, and Jeffrey Brad Jones and his wife, Mary, Rockaway Beach; seven
grandchildren, Jennifer and Bren Albaugh, Rob and Alan Jones, Amanda and Jacob Hill,
and Shad McCracken, and two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew Jones. Funeral
services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Paul
Reed officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be
made to Ozark Mountain Hospice of Branson.
Jones, Myrl L. 19 Dec 1908 - 25 Jun 1994 gwobit SSDI - Springfield, MO
Services for Myrl L. Jones, 85, of Springfield will be held at 2:00p.m. Tuesday in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, of Nixa, Missouri with burial to follow in the
McConnell Cemetery of Nixa. Mrs. Jones , a homemaker, died at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in
the Nixa Park Care Center. Visitation will be today, from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
{Springfield (Mo) News Leader, June 27, 1994} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Nancy A. F. (Inman) 29 Jan 1844 - 7 Feb 1926 gwobit
Mrs. Nancy A. F. Inman Jones was born in Giles County, Tennessee, January 29,
1844 and died February 7, 1926. Her maiden name was Nancy A. Inman. She was laid to
rest in McConnell Cemetery, 3 ½ miles west of Nixa, by her friends. She came to
Missouri with her father and mother in 1851 and was married to William Jesse Jones in
1859. To this union were born 9 children, 2 daughters and 7 sons one daughter and one
son preceded her in death leaving 1 daughter and 6 sons to mourn her death; also 62
grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren making a total of 125

grandchildren and a host of friends. {Christian County Republican Newspaper, Ozark
(MO) February 26, 1926} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Nellie (Gooch) 20 May 1904 - 7 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
Nellie Gooch was born May 30, 1904 near Nixa, the daughter of Shed and Mintie
Gooch. On April 29, 1938, she was united in marriage with Everett Jones. Mrs. Jones was
converted at an early age and was a member of the Bethany Chapel Baptist Church at
Marionville. She entered into rest May 7, 1959 at the age of 54 years, 11 months and
seven days. Survivors include her husband, of the home, four brothers, John Gooch,
Topeka, Kan., Pad Gooch of Pomona, Calif, Milford Gooch of Joplin, Mo, and Wilford
Gooch of Almeta, Calif, four sisters, Mrs. Frances DeWitt of Cupertino, Calif., Mrs.
Merle Wines of Joplin, Mrs. Clara Misner of Springfield and Mrs. Ruth Jones of
Marionville, two half-brothers, two half-sisters. Funeral services were held May 10 in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Howard Mitchell and Carl Fortner
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery.
Jones, Nellie R. (?) Jenkins Getman 16 Aug 1910 - 1 Aug 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: married 1 Mar 1955 Ernest Jones 12 Mar 1909 - 11 Apr 1974]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Nellie R. Jones, 64, a former resident of Sparta and
Ozark, was at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Jack Keithley
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery, Nixa. Mrs. Jones died at 6:15
a.m. Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Tinker, Route 2, Reeds Spring.
Survivors include seven sons, Fred Getman, Sparta, Chester Jenkins, Forsyth, John
Getman, Branson, Leroy Getman, La Russell, David Getman, Rogersville, Oscar
Getman, Nixa, and Orvil Lee Jones, Ozark and three other daughters, Mrs. Tennie
Blevins, La Russell, Mrs. Viola Jones, Billings and Mrs. Rosie Creson, Rogersville; a
step-son, Lloyd Jones, Springfield; and 38 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
AND
Jones, Nellie R. (?) Jenkins Getman 16 Aug 1910 - 1 Aug 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
We would like to express out sincere appreciation for the flowers, food and love
shown to us during the loss of our loved one. The Nellie Jones Family.
Jones, Nettie (Pearce) 1888 - 14 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
Mrs. Nettie Jones, 81, Route 1, Clever, died at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center. She is survived by two step-sons, Victor and Woodrow Jones of El Cajon, Calif.;
two step-daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Clymer, Gilmore City, Iowa and Mrs. Tiny Murphy,
Papillion, Neb.; a foster son, Lloyd Evatt, Republic; three brothers, Ernest and Gowan
Pearce, both of Billings, and Clifford Pearce of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Jewell Avery,
Ozark; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Cantrell of Clever will
announce arrangements.
Jones, Noah 1899 - 1 May 1964 CCR 7 May 1964 p1
Noah Jones, 64, of Route 2, Ozark, was found dead at his home late Friday
afternoon by his brother, Leonard of Galloway. Mr. Jones had been ill for some time. He
apparently had been dead for a few hours. Surviving in addition to his brother are two
sons, Herbert and Bill, both of Portland, Ore.; and a sister, Mrs. Helen Little of

Springfield. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Sunday in Rainey’s Chapel, Springfield, with
the Rev. Ralph T. Baker officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery.
Jones, Ollie Reathel (Jones) 17 Jul 1908 - 10 Mar 1968 gwobit
[note - dates from tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Reathel Jones, 59, Billings, who died at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday at her home, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Full Gospel Church in Billings,
with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Mrs. Faye White officiating. Burial, under
direction of Cantrell, will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 10 March 1967, in the margin.
AND
Jones, Ollie Rathel (Jones) 17 Jul 1908 - 10 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Allie Fair (Wilhite) Jones; married 28 Jul 1938 Otis
Arvil Jones 30 Apr 1907 - 10 Sep 1978]
Mrs. Ollie Rathel Jones, 59, a lifelong resident of Route 1, Billings, died at 6:30
p.m. Sunday in her home of an apparent heart attack. She had suffered from a brief
illness. A member of the Full Gospel Church here, she is survived by her husband, Otis;
three daughters, Mrs. Wilman D. Scott, Marionville, Mrs. Dorisalen Gordon, Rock Hill,
S. C., and Mrs. Maxine Lehman, Springfield. Other survivors include two sons, Orvil E.
Jones, Billings and Jimmie E., Ozark; and three brothers, Efton Jones, Sparta and Onis
and Roy, both of the state of California. Also survivors are five sisters, Mrs. Ethel Harp,
Mrs. Artie Smith, Mrs. Lillie Watkins and Miss Anna Mae Jones, all of the state of
California and Mrs. Tilda Inman, Jasper, Ark.; 21 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Today at the Full Gospel Church in
Billings, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Mrs. Faye White officiating. Burial,
under direction of Cantrell, will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Jones, Opal (McConnell) 11 Jan 1908 - 20 Mar 1967 CCR 23 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Harvey W. & Maud A. (Brown) McConnell; married Guy Jones 1
Sep 1903 - 8 Apr 1989]
Mrs. Opal Jones, 59, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 9:54 p.m. Monday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Jones, a lifelong
resident of Nixa, was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband,
Guy W.; one son, Donald of Nixa; two brothers, Lowell and Carmen McConnell, both of
Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Edwards, Republic, and Mrs. Vesta Maples, Nixa, and three
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cavalry
Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Jones, Opal (McConnell) 11 Jan 1908 - 20 Mar 1967 gwobit
Mrs. Opal Jones, 59, of Route 1, Nixa died at 9:54 p.m. Monday, in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Jones, a lifelong
resident of Nixa, was a member of Calvary Bible Church. Surviving are her husband,
Guy W.; one son, Donald of Nixa; two brothers, Lowell and Carmen McConnell, both of
Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Edwards, Republic, and Mrs. Vesta Maples, Nixa, and three

grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Calvary Bible Church, Nixa,
with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Nixa.
Nixa Enterprise, March 23, 1967.
Jones, Orvil Eugene “Gene” 24 Apr 1929 - 18 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: Son of Otis Arvil & Reathel (Jones) Jones; married Iris Edwina Maness]
Services for Orvil Eugene Jones, 59, Marionville, were held April 20 in BradfordSurridge Chapel with the Rev. Frank Childers officiating. Burial was in Harrington
Cemetery, Republic. Mr. Jones died April 18 in the Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mount
Vernon after a long illness. Among those surviving are his wife, Iris; a son, Rickie of
Billings; and a sister, Mrs. Maxine Lehman, Billings.
Jones, Orville Leon “Pete” 8 Jul 1924 - 24 Dec 2003 SN-L 26 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Charley & Clara (Sparkman) Jones; married 25 Sep 1943 Marjorie June
Bolin]
Orville Leon "Pete" Jones, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24,
2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born July 8, 1924, near
Nixa, the son of Charley and Clara (Sparkman) Jones. He continued to live throughout
his life in Nixa. On Sept. 25, 1943, he and Marjorie June Bolin were united in marriage.
He was saved at an early age and attended Calvary Bible Church. Horses were a big part
of Pete's life and he was a member of the Christian County Saddle Club and Missouri
Fox Trotting Horse Breeders Association. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; two
sisters, Lorene Bolin, Bois D'Arc, and Bertha Coker, Aurora; and numerous nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by five sisters, Arizona, Ophelia, Marie, Irene and
Shella Lee, and four brothers, William, Guy, Jesse and Loren. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl
officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 4 to
6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Jones, Otis A. 30 Apr 1907 - Sept 1978 gwobit SSDI - Clever, MO
Otis A. Jones, 71, Clever, died at 1:52 p.m. Sunday in St. Johns Medical Center,
Springfield after a long illness. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife,
Genevieve; two sons, Orville Gene of Marionville and Jimmy of Ozark; three daughters,
Maxine Lehman of Billings, Wilma Dean Scott of Marionville and Dorisalene Jordan of
South Carolina; a step daughter, Peggy Puryear of Springfield; 20 grandchildren, nine
great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren. Harris of Nixa will announce the
arrangements. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, September 11, 1978}
AND
Jones, Otis A.
30 Apr 1907 - Sept 1978
Services for Otis A. Jones, 71, Clever will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel, Nixa, with Rev Wilbur Blansit officiating, burial in Frazier Cemetery near
Clever. The family will be in the funeral home from 7-8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Jones died at
1:52 p.m. Sunday in St. Johns Medical Center. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
September 12, 1978} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Patsy Sue 1945 - 3 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948

[Note: Daughter of Crosby & ? (?) Jones]
Funeral services for Patsy Sue Jones, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Cosby Jones of Hurley, who died Feb. 3, were held Wednesday afternoon at Hurley,
conducted by Rev. Scroggins of Springfield. Burial was in Hood cemetery under
direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Jones, Pauline E. (Homand) 3 Jun 1930 - 15 Jul 1999 CCH-N 21 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of James & Hazel (Ceeley) Homand; married Lawrence M. Jones]
Pauline E. Jones, 69, Ozark, MO. went to be with the Lord at. 12:17 p.m.
Thursday, July 15, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center, Springfield, Mo.
Pauline was born June 3, 1930 in Los Angeles Ca., to James and Hazel Ceeley Homand.
Her survivors include one son Ray Jones, Springfield; one daughter Shelia Brown, Ozark;
and four grandchildren, Ray Jones Jr., Oregon; Brian Jones, Springfield; Tammy
Tadlock, Springfield; and Lisa. Jones, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her husband
Lawrence M. Jones; her parents James and Hazel Homand; and one sister Dorthy
Bradley. Graveside services were Saturday, July 17, 1999, in Selmore Cemetery under
the direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home. With Rev. Jim Edernard officiating.
Jones, Ralph 2 Sep 1890 - 17 Dec 1941
gwobit
Ralph Jones, 49, of Nixa, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Neosho, Missouri,
following a heart attack. He is survived by his widow, Annie; two sons, Wilburn of
Baxter Springs, Kansas and Carl of Tulsa, Oklahoma; six daughters, Mrs. Reathal
Chastain of Springfield, Mrs. Tressie Sanders of Nixa, Mrs. Lillian Wilson of Tulsa,
Oklahoma, Mrs. Lucille Haworth of Neosho, and Freeda, and Cleo Jones of the home;
one brother, Alvie of Baxter Springs, Kansas; and five sisters, Mrs. Ettie Bolin, Mrs.
Minnie Stampler, and Mrs. Ida Pierce, all of Baxter Springs, Kansas, Ella Inmon of
Springfield, and Elsie Glidewell of Brookline, Missouri. Funeral arrangements are in
charge of the Maple Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (MO) Daily News December
19, 1941} Ralph Jones was buried in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Raymond Max 9 Nov 1928 - 29 May 2002 gwobit SSDI - Springfield, MO
R. Max Jones, 73, Springfield, passed away at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 29,
2002 in Cox Medical Center South. Mr. Jones was a self-employed retail businessman.
He officiated basketball and umpired baseball for 23 years. He is survived by his wife of
41 years, Beverly; a son, David Jones of Springfield; a daughter, Karla Pennington and
her husband, Terry of Ash Grove; two granddaughters, Melanie Pennington of Ash
Grove, and Melissa Argo and her husband, Greg of Ash Grove; a great-granddaughter,
Jadin Argo of Ash Grove; and a sister, Marjorie Cline of Winterhaven, Fla. Graveside
services will be at 2 p.m. today in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Springfield News-Leader, May 31, 2002.
Jones, Richard E. 13 May 1925 - Jan 1976 OH 8 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Elizabeth (?) Jones; married Barbara]
SPARTA - Richard E. Jones, 50, Route 1, Sparta, died at 2:30 a.m. Today in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Jones was employed by Saville Iron

Works, Nixa, and had lived in Christian County for the past two years after moving form
Houston, Tex. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; two sons, John, of Louisville, Ky. and
Richard of Spendora, Tex.; a daughter, Sheila, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Hayes, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Gann and Mrs. Mary Geren, both of
Springfield; and a grandchild. Rivermonte of Springfield will announce arrangements.
Jones, Richard Lee 18 Aug 1929 - 31 Aug 2006 SN-L 2 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Fred & Sara (McGinnis) Jones; married 27 Jan 1951 Maggie Louise
Melton 22 Jun 1933 - 21 Apr 2003]
Richard Lee Jones, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006. He
was born August 18, 1929, in Rogersville, the son of Fred and Sara (McGinnis) Jones.
On January 27, 1951, he married Maggie Louise Melton, who preceded him in death on
April 21, 2003. Richard served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He
then worked as a machinist at Ash Grove Lime for more than 22 years. In the late 1960s,
he opened a race track at his home. In 1975 he opened a garage and welding shop.
Richard attended Victory Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include: five children,
Richard Dwayne Jones and wife, Barbara, Ozark, Marian Elaine Sistrunk and husband,
Phillip, Dewayne, Philadelphia, Mississippi, Lynda Jean Jones, Springfield, Victor Jones
and wife, Karen, Nixa, and Velda Harriss and husband, Jimmy, Ozark; a brother, Bill
Jones and wife, Joann, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Ruthine Jones, Springfield; 11
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; an "adopted daughter", Rosie Melton; and a good
friend, Roger Hutchison. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, September 3, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Jimmy Harriss officiating. Burial will
follow in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Jones, Riley Garfield 5 Jul 1878 - 18 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Allan & Mary Ellen (Carter) Jones married 17 Sep 1899 Mary Pearce 24
Jul 1882 - 14 Aug 1965]
Riley G. Jones, 70, died Friday, Aug. 18th at his Clever, Mo. home. The son of
Allan and Mary Jones, he was born in Christian county where he spent his entire life. On
Sept. 17, 1899, he married Mary Pearce and to this union three children were born, Hazel
Velta having preceded him in death. Survivors are his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs.
Sylvia Conrad of Hurley, a son, Edward Jones of Nixa, two brothers and five sisters, Jim
and John Jones of Clever, Mrs. Sarah Anderson of Idaho, Mrs. Cynthia King of
Washington, Mrs. Nancy McCowan of Oregon, Mrs. Delilah Larkins of Springfield, and
Mrs. Josie Ghan of Clever. He was a member of the Clever Christian church where
services were conducted by Rev. Taylor Mahanay, pastor of the Republic, Mo., church.
Burial was in the Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Maples and Harris Funeral Home
of Clever.
Jones, Ronald E. 30 Apr 1933 - 28 Feb 2005
SN-L 2 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Oren & Opal (Stevens) Jones]
Chadwick: Ronald E. Jones was born April 30, 1933, in Garrison, Mo., and was
the son of Oren and Opal (Stevens) Jones. He died Monday, February 28, 2005, in his
home. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying horseback riding, hunting, fishing and golf.

He also enjoyed spending time with his friends at the cafe. He was willing to help anyone
in every situation and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by
his parents and six brothers and sisters, Doyle, Loyal, Wanda, an infant, Wilda Faye
(Jones) Walker, and Harold Jones. Survivors include three children and their spouses,
Sue and Marshall Palmer, Banning, Calif., Doyle and Tammy Jones, Sparta, and William
and Gayla Jones, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Tammy Sibole, Shawn Palmer, Mindy
Kamper, Travis Jones, Shane Jones, Trevor Jones, Tiffany Jones; one great-grandchild,
Jacob Marshall Sibole; seven brothers and sisters, Juanita Maggard, Chadwick, Norma
Davis, Selah, Wash., Russ Jones, Sparta, Shirley Jones, Garrison, Phyllis Knight,
Kennewick, Wash., Jewel Lee, Chadwick, Linda Rozell, Chadwick. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Dennis Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Garrison Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Jones, Roy E. 12 Jul 1951 - 29 Apr 1993 OH 5 May 1993
[Note: Son of Brownie & Tennie (Getman) Jones]
Roy E. Jones, 41, Ozark, died Thursday, April 29, 1993 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born July 12, 1951 in Highlandville, and has been a lifelong resident of
Christian County. He was a farmer. He was preceded in death by his mother, Tennie
Getman Blevins. Survivors include four daughters, Angel Phipps, Tennie, Angelina and
Jessica Jones, all of Flora, Ill.; his father, Brownie Jones, Reeds Spring; a sister, Nellie
Brinyark, Picher, Okla.; a half-sister, Linda; two half-brothers, Jim and Mike Jones; and a
special cousin, Tommy St. Clair, Ozark. Services were held Saturday, May 1, in Spokane
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Ozark, with the Rev. David
Owings officiating.
Jones, Roy Isaac 18 Oct 1894 - 12 Apr 1973
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Funeral Card: ROY ISAAC JONES Born October 18, 1894 Died April 12, 1973
SERVICES 2:30 O’clock Sunday, April 15, 1973, Baptist Church Clever, Missouri
MINISTER Rev. James Smith INTERMENT Wright Cemetery PALLBEARERS Joe
Thomas, Hobart Jones, Jr., Jerald Shuler, Jim Thomas, Fred Clark, J. William Jones
CANTRELL FUNERAL HOME Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc.
and Bea Gardner.
Jones, Roy L. 1894 - 12 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
Clever - Funeral services for Roy L. Jones, 78, Clever, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, south of
Clever. Mr. Jones died at 11:30 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a
short illness.
Jones, Ruth E. (Gooch)
1916 - Jan 1984
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Services for Ruth E. Jones, 67, Joplin will be at 2 p.m. Friday in McConnell
Church near Nixa with Rev. Neil Boone officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell
Cemetery under direction of Thornhill-Dillon Mortuary, Joplin. Mrs. Jones died at 2 a.m.
Tuesday in a Joplin Nursing Home after a long illness. A native of Nixa, she moved to
Joplin in 1945 from Springfield. She was a member of the First Gospel Workers Church

and the Ladies Bible Class. Survivors include, one daughter, Clara Lois Englemier of
Minnesota; two brothers, Winfred Gooch and Paul Gooch of California; three sisters,
Frances Dewett of California and Clara Misner of Springfield and Merl Wines of Joplin
and three grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, January 25, 1984} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Sally Wade (Glenn) 1869 - 29 Dec 1947 CCR 1 Jan 1948
[Note: Daughter of Newton M. C.& Lucy Frances (White) Glenn; married 23 Nov 1887
Charles G. Jones 1860 - Dec 1939]
Mrs. Sally W. Jones, 78, of 1037 Stanford, died at 6 o’clock Monday morning at a
hospital in Springfield where she had been a patient for the past three days. She had been
ill five weeks. she has lived in Springfield 40 years and was a member of the First
Congregational church. Mrs. Jones was the widow of Charles C. Jones, who died in 1921.
He operated a grocery store at Springfield from 1904 to the time of his death. Survivors
include two sons, Theodore of Polson, Mont., and Harold of Joplin; two daughters, Miss
Lucy Jones of Springfield, and Mrs. George C. Hunter of Springfield, Mass., and three
sisters, Mrs. Etta Hawkins of Verona, Mrs. Dena Crowder and Mrs. Oeta Bennett of
Pueblo, Co., six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3
o’clock Tuesday afternoon in Herman Lohmeyer chapel with the Rev. Porter Bower
officiating. Burial was in Jones cemetery two miles south of Nixa. Pallbearers were Paul
White, Robert Shannon, Emil Grainge, W.R. Smith, Pless Toliver, and Clyde Pharris.
Jones, Sammy Lane
30 Aug 1918 - 30 Sep 1967 CCR 5 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: married Mansur King Jones 30 Jul 1902 - 16 May 1975]
Mrs. Sammy Lane Jones, 49, of Route 1, Galena, died in the state sanitarium at
Mt. Vernon at 4:45 p.m. Saturday where she had been a patient 18 days. A native of
Ozark and a resident of Highlandville and Galena communities most of her life. Mrs.
Jones had suffered a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, M. K.; a son, Thomas
Newton, of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Russell S. Hubbard, Springfield, Mrs. Georgia
Harbour, Beulah, Colo. and Mrs. Dale Miller, Chestnut Ridge, Mo. and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. at Ozark with the Rev. Harold Mayes
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Jones, Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” (Tucker) 13 Jun 1866 - 10 Mar 1948 CCR 18 Mar
1948
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Paulina (Walker) Tucker; married 25 May 1888
Frank Jones Nov 1865 - 25 May 1933]
Funeral services for Sarah Elizabeth Jones, 81, who died Wednesday, March 10,
at her home in Nixa, Mo., were held Saturday, March 14, at 2 o’clock in the Nixa
Christian church, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ray Hedgpeth and Mrs. Blon
Richter, and two sons, Lon Jones and Leonard Jones, all of Nixa.
AND
Jones, Sarah Elizabeth “Sallie” (Tucker) 13 Jun 1866 - 10 Mar 1948 CCR 25 Mar
1948

Sarah Elizabeth Tucker was born June 13, 1866, and departed this life March 10,
1948, at her home in Nixa, Mo., at the age of 81 years, 9 months, and 10 days. She was
the daughter of A.J. and Pauline Tucker and was born near Nashville, Tennessee. She
came to north Missouri when only a small child. On May 25, 1888, she was united in
marriage to Frank Jones, who preceded her in death in 1933. To this union was born five
children. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. B.B. Richter and Mrs. Ray Hedgpeth,
both of Nixa, and two sons, Leonard Jones and Lon Jones, both of Nixa, Mrs. Emmit
Lebow, another daughter, died in 1916. She is survived by one brothers, Mr. Lee Tucker
of Binger, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. Ida Godfrey of Hinton, Okla., six grandchildren,
four great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. At an early age she
was converted and united with the Christian church, serving faithfully as long as her
health permitted.
Jones, Sarah Ellen 1857 - Feb 1952
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Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Ellen Jones, 94, who died Friday in her home on
Route 1, Clever, will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in Little White Church southeast of
Clever. The Rev. Hearl Merritt will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery
under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of February 1952 in the margin.
Jones, Stanton D. 15 Apr 1925 – 11 Jun 1997 CCH-N 25 Jun 1997
Stanton D. Jones, 72, Springfield, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 1997, in
Cox Medical Center South. Mr. Jones, a retired accountant, was born April 15, 1925, in
Nixa, the son of Leonard and Merle Keltner Jones. He was united in marriage to Hertha
Jones who preceded him in death in 1951. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church,
Springfield. He is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Walter E. and Mary Francis
Jones; a niece, Linda K. Rice, all of Nixa; two great-nephews and two great-great-nieces.
Memorial services were held Friday, June 20, 1997, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Nixa. Private burial will be at a later date. The body has been cremated. The family has
requested that memorial donations be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 601 E. Walnut,
Springfield, 65806.
Jones, Stephanie Marie 2 Apr 1988 - 2 Apr 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Gary Jones II & Kathey Haden]
Stephanie Marie Jones, infant daughter of Gary Jones II and Kathey Haden,
Springfield, died Saturday at Cox Medical Center South shortly after birth. Graveside
services for Stephanie were held Tuesday in the Chadwick Cemetery. Survivors include
her parents; maternal grandparents, Jack and Ula Haden, Ava; paternal grandparents,
Gary and Ruby Jones, Springfield; two uncles and one aunt.
Jones, Steven Kent 28 Aug 1947 - 19 Aug 1998 gwobit
Steven Kent Jones, 50, Nixa, died Wednesday August 19 in St. Johns Medical
Center, Springfield. He was born August 28, 1947 in Springfield, the son of Donal
Wesley and I Carolyne Collins Jones. Steven was a 1965 graduate of Nixa High School
where he was President of the FFA. He served his country in the US Navy as a section

leader of an airbase crash crew. After an honorable discharge, he was lead herdsman at
the Riverfork Ranch. For the past 20 years he worked as a clerk and supervisor for the US
Postal Service in Springfield. As a supervisor he earned vast amount of love and respect
from his colleagues and co- workers. Steven’s greatest joy was his 2 sons and he was
most proud of their character and accomplishments. Steven was preceded in death by his
father, grandparents, Guy & Opal Jones and Raymond & Minnie Collins and a nephew,
Bryan Jones. Survivors include two sons, Anthony “Tony” Kent Jones and Jason King
Jones, both of Nixa; his mother, Carolyne Jones; a brother, Doyle and his wife Helen; a
sister, Cynthia and her husband Warren Matlock, all of Nixa; two aunts and their
husbands, Ruth & Walter Dougan of Ozark and Joan & Donald Robertson of Republic;
nieces and nephews, Darin Jone, Kevin & Maggie Jones all of Nixa, Melia & Tyler Dunn
and family of Colorado and Jeff Matlock of Nixa. {Christian Co. Headliner News, Ozark
(MO) August 26, 1998}
AND
Jones, Steven Kent 28 Aug 1947 - 19 Aug 1998 gwobit
Funeral services for Steven Kent Jones will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday,
August 22, 1998 in the Adams Funeral Home of Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating; Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to M.D.
Anderson Cancer Center of Houston, Texas. {Springfield (MO) News Leader August 21,
1998} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Steven Lee 2 Jun 1953 - 28 Mar 1993 OH 31 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Lester & Nadine (Smith )Jones; married Melissa]
Steven Lee Jones, 39, Aurora, formerly of Nixa, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, March
28, 1993 in Cox Medical Center South, from complications of renal failure and diabetes.
He was born June 2, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Lester and Nadine Smith-Jones. He
was a car man with Burlington Northern Railroad. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Melissa; three daughters, LaCinda Lee and
April Nicola Jones, Willard, and Michelle Hilton, Columbia; a son, Jacob Johnston,
Aurora; his parents, Lester and Nadine Jones, Nixa; his brother and his wife, Rick and
Betty Jones; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be held at
2 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, at Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Wilbur
Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Ozark Dialysis Center c/o Cox
Medical Center North.
AND
Jones, Steven Lee 2 Jun 1953 - 28 Mar 1993
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[Note: Son of Lester & Nadine (Smith) Jones; married Melissa]
Steven Lee Jones, 39, Aurora, Formerly of Nixa, passed away at 5:45 a.m.
Sunday in Cox Medical Center South, from complications of renal failure and diabetes.
Steven Jones was born June 2, 1953, in Springfield, MO; son of Lester and Nadine
(Smith) Jones. He was a car man with Burlington Northern Railroad. Steve enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Melissa, three daughters,
LaCinda Lee and April Nicola Jones, Willard, and Michelle Hilton, Columbia; a son
Jacob Johnston, Aurora; his parents, Lester and Nadine Jones, Nixa; a brother and his

wife, Rick and Betty Jones; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the
Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 7 to 8p.m. today in the funeral home. The family request memorial
donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or Ozark Dialysis Center, c/o
Cox Medical Center South. (Springfield News Leader April ?, 1993) Contributed by
LaCinda Lee Jones, Daughter.
Jones, Summerfield Ernest Feb 1884 - 15 Nov 1972 CCR 23 Nov 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Summerfield & Sarah Frances (Kerr) Jones; married 1906 Anna Helena
DeBrunner Sep 1884 - 28 May 1960; father of Summerfield Jones, Jr. 12 Dec 1907 - 15
Dec 1907; married second Estella]
Funeral services for Summerfield Jones, 87, of West Plains, were at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday in Carter Chapel in West Plains with the Revs. Robert W. Core and David
Hicks officiating. Burial was in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Jones died Wednesday night,
Nov. 15, in St. John’s Hospital after an illness. A native of Billings, Mr. Jones was
appointed postmaster in 1935 and served for 18 years. Active in civic affairs, he was a
member of the Mt. Zion Lodge No. 325 AF and AM for over 50 years and the First
United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Estella; one step-daughter, Mrs.
Maurice Springer of St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Grant Herring of Wetumka, Okla.; and
two granddaughters.
Jones, Twana 11 Sep 1955 - Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7
[Note: Daughter of Norman & ? (Heigham) Jones]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Miss Twana Jones, 21, Route 1, Rogersville, will
be at 10:00 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield with the Rev.
George G. Greenway officiating., Burial will be in National Cemetery. Miss Jones was
killed late Monday night in a three-vehicle accident on I-44, 10 miles east of Lebanon.
She was a 1973 graduate of Logan-Rogersville High School. Survivors include her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jones, Rogersville; two brothers, John Paul of the home
and David N. with the U. S. Navy, stationed in Norfolk, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Nicki Chaffin,
910 Morningside, Springfield; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Verda Jones, Hartville; and
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Heigham, Ava. Donations may be made to the
donor’s favorite charity.
Jones, Ulva 4 Sep 1905 - Apr 1988
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Ulva Jones 82, of Rogersville died at 5:54 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center
South. He was born September 4, 1905 near Nixa, Missouri to James Robert and Susie
(Coker) Jones. He was married to Viola Cornett on September 16, 1923 and she preceded
him in death in 1975. A retired foreman of King and Clowd Furniture Factory, he was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Rogersville. He is survived by two sons and
daughter-in-laws, Clyde and Nora Jones of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Cecil and Doris Jones
of Rogersville, Missouri; four daughters and sons-in-law, I and Clyde Harris of Ozark,
Missouri, Hubert and Leeta McCroskey of Springfield, Missouri, Marsella and Garrel
O’Conners of Niangua, Missouri and Ivy Ann and Joe Galloway of Fordland, Missouri;
18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and several Niece and nephews. Services will

be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville with the Revs. Winston
Burton and Tom Johnson officiating. Burial in Holland Cemetery of Rogersville.
Visitation will be today from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral home. Contributions can be made
to the American Heart Fund. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader, April 22, 1988}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, Victor William 8 Sep 1915 - 24 Jul 2001 gwobit
Victor William Jones, 85, El Cajon, Calif., formerly of Springfield, Mo., entered
into eternal rest at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001 in Grossmont Hospital in El Cajon,
Calif., where he had recently moved. He was born September 8, 1915 in Clever, Mo.,
from the union of Grover and Mae (Hood) Jones. Victor graduated from Clever High
School. He joined the CC Camp and was in Bradleyville, Mo., then enlisted in the Army
Air Corp. as a mechanic, flying transports to numerous locations state side for the
duration of World War II. Upon discharge from the army, he began his civilian career at
North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, Calif. Upon retiring, he moved to
Springfield, Mo. Victor was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Irwin Jones, the mother of his two children; and
a younger brother, Woodrow Jones, in 1984. Survivors include his wife, Margarie, El
Cajon, Calif.; a son, Gary Jones, Boise, Idaho; a daughter, Saundra Sentamin, Newman
Lake, Wash.; three stepchildren, Karole McKinley, El Cajon, Calif., Gary Klinkers,
Allegan, Mich., and Ralph Klinkers, Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Beatrice Clymer,
Papillion, Neb., and Toni Murphy, LaVista, Neb.; sister-in-law, Virginia Jones,
Springfield, Mo.; 14 grandchildren; and a number of great-grandchildren. He is also
survived by numerous nieces and nephews who dearly loved their uncle. Many friends
and neighbors will miss his happy face and smile. Graveside services will be at 10:30
a.m., Thursday, August 9, 2001 at Delaware Cemetery, Clever, with the Rev. Dennis
Bowling officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever. Military
honors will be performed by the Veterans’ Memorial Team. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Clever United Methodist Church.
Jones, Viola (Cornett) 19 Dec 1907 - Sep 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Ulva Jones]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Viola Jones, 67, Route 3, died at 5:25 a.m. Wednesday
after a long illness. Mrs. Jones, a longtime resident of the area, was a member of the First
Baptist Church here. Survivors are her husband, Ulva; two sons, Clyde of Tulsa, Okla
and Cecil of Route 1; four daughters, Mrs. May Harris, Route 1, Ozark, Mrs. Loetta
McCroskey, Route 16, Springfield, Mrs. Marsella O’Connor, Route 2, Niangua and Mrs.
Ivyona Galloway, Route 1, Fordland; a brother, George Cornett, Route 1; two sisters,
Mrs. Ida Ice, Route 1, Fordland and Mrs. Matilda Jones, Springfield; and 18
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Marsh
Chapel here. Burial was in Holland Cemetery, west of Rogersville.
Jones, Walter 22 Nov 1898 - Nov 1966
gwobit SSDI - Dunnegan, MO
Walter Jones, 67, Dunnegan, died shortly before 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Fair Play
Auction Barn after suffering an apparent heart attack, a funeral home spokesman said. He
had suffered from a heart condition for several years. A longtime Ozark resident, Mr.

Jones moved to Dunnegan 8 years ago. Surviving him are his wife, Mathilda; two sons,
Melvin and Elza of Springfield; four daughters, Norma Lou Walters of Brighton, Ruth
McGibbon, June Walters and Patsy Brazier, all of Joliet, Illinois; one brother, Ulva of
Rogersville; two sisters, Dora Cox of Aurora and Pearl McCoy of Oklahoma; seventeen
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Pitts of Bolivar. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, November 9, 1966} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, William 1885 - Oct 1955
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William Jones 70, a lifelong resident of Christian County, who made his home in
Highlandville, died at 1:00 a.m. today in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Survivors include
his wife Nellie; three sons, Everett of Marionville, Ernest of Ozark, and James of
California; three daughters, Mrs. Blanche Cox , Mrs. Gertrude Hankins and Mrs. Mabel
Crumpley all of California; a step-son, Allen Moore of Highlandville; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Velvie Maples of Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Ava Roy of Springfield; three
brothers, Ulva Jones of Rogersville, Homer Jones of Nixa and Walter Jones of
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Cutbirth of Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Pearl McCoy of
Commerce, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Dora Cox of Clever; 13 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. Services for William Jones 70, of Highlandville will be held in the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church west of Highlandville with the Revs. Howard Blevins and
James Ellingsworth will officiate. Burial in McConnell Cemetery near Nixa under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa, Missouri. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader,
October 1, 1955} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Jones, William Thomas
5 Nov 1866 - 10 Mar 1942 gwobit
Funeral services for William T. Jones, 75, a life-long resident of Christian
County, who died at his home on March 10, were held Wednesday in the Clever
Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. D. H. Holland and Rev. Leonard Wise, both of
Clever. Burial was in the Frazier Chapel under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral
Home. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Cenia Jones, and three daughters, Mrs. Efton
Guthrie, Mrs. David Little, and Mrs. Etta Maples, all of Clever, and two grandchildren,
Mrs. Beulah Walker of Clever and Willard Little of the U. S. Army; three brothers, Jim,
John and Tobe Jones of Clever, and five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Anderson of Idaho, Mrs. Nan
McGowan of Lakeview, Ore., Mrs. Cynthia King of Washington, Mrs. Dilla Baty of
Kansas City, and Mrs. Josie Ghan of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1942 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Jones, Wilma Laverne (Brown) Hopkins Stearns Cox 29 Dec 1931 – 3 Oct 2000
CCH-N 11 Oct 2000
Wilma Laverne Jones, age 68, Halltown, passed away October 3, 2000 in Cox
Walnut Lawn Skilled Nursing Facility. She was born December 29, 1931 in Ponce de
Leon, Missouri, the daughter of Claude Morris and Winnie Gertrude Roberts Brown.
Mrs. Jones was a homemaker. She attended Halltown Christian Church. She was known
to many in the area as “Granny Jones”. Preceding her in death were her parents; four
brothers, Truman, Alvis, Junior and Buddy Brown; and a sister, Lela McCormack.

Survivors include: ten children, Linda Runyon, Auburn, WA, Hershel Hopkins, Fair
Grove, Paul Cox, Atwater, CA, Larry Cox, Los Osos, CA, Edward Cox, Springfield,
Claude Cox, Springfield, Nancy Bretz, Springfield, Pamela Loftis, Springfield, Peggy
Cox, Halltown, James Starnes, Fair Grove, and Kathy Wolfe, Springfield; eight
stepchildren; two sisters, Betty Wright, Ash Grove, and Linda Ulrich, Jonesboro, AR; a
brother, Jerry Carsten, Nixa; forty-four grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren;
step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral service was held
October 5, 2000 in Spokane Cemetery, Spokane, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Charles Horton officiating.
Jordan, Georgia (Perry) 15 Mar 1908 - 5 Oct 1996 CCH-N 9 Oct 1996
Georgia Jordan, 88, Ozark, died Saturday, October 5, 1996 in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born March 15, 1908 in Competition, Missouri, and was the
daughter of Bruce and Fannie Perry. On February 15, 1927, she was united in marriage to
Ira V. Jordan. Mrs Jordan was a rural school teacher for many years. She was a long time
member of the Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were: her husband in 1991; an
infant daughter, Connie Rose; a sister, Roberta Lindsay; and two brothers, Vaughn and
Lester Perry. Survivors include; A son and his wife, Perry and Colleen Jordan,
Springfield; a granddaughter, Deborah Sue Davault, Godfrey, Ill; two great-grandsons,
Dustin and Derrick Davault; a sister, Ruth Garett, Lebanon; a brother, Jewell Perry,
Competition; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 8 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Claxton Cemetery,
north of Hartville. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home.
Jordan, Ira V. 11 May 1905 – 17 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Ira V. Jordan, 85, Ozark, died Sunday, March 17, 1991, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, following a month's illness. He was born May 11, 1905 in
Hartville, and was the son of T.J. and Mora Jordan. He married Georgia Perry Feb. 15,
1927, at Lebanon. As a young man, Jordan taught in Wright County Rural Schools and
was a farmer. For 30 years he served as manager for Missouri Farmers Association in
Rogersville and later in Ozark, retiring in 1971. He became a member of the Church of
Christ 58 years ago and was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include
his wife, Georgia; a son, Perry G. Jordan, and his wife, Colleen, Springfield; a brother,
Dallas Jordan, and his wife, Doris, Hartville; a granddaughter, Deborah Sue Davault, and
her husband, Roger, Godfrey, Ill.; two great-grandsons, Dustin and Derrick Davault; an
uncle, Argus Emerson, and his wife, Ruth, Lebanon; an aunt, Cledith Young, Hartville;
two sisters-in-law, Lucille Jordan, Tulsa, and Hazel Jordan, Thayer; other relatives and
many friends. Preceding him in death were an infant daughter, Bonnie Rose; a sister,
Verna Jordan; and two brothers, Paris and Russell Jordan. Services were Wednesday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with David Dugan and Doin Pitchford officiating. Burial
was in Claxton Cemetery, north of Hartville. Memorial contributions may be made to
Fairhaven Children's Home, Strafford.
Jordan, Jewell Vivian (Shaddy) 14 Jun 1907 - 25 May 1905
SN-L 29 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Peter James & Gracie Jane (Luallin) Shaddy; married 4 Aug 1928
Alva Preston Jordan 2 Sep 1906 - 22 Mar 1993]

Jewell Vivian Shaddy Jordan was born in Wright County, Missouri, on June 14,
1907. She married Alva Preston Jordan on August 4, 1928. They resided in Nixa, Mo.,
until 1993 when she moved to Tyler, Texas, after Alva's death. She had three daughters,
Marieta Jane Jordan Lines, Marilyn Kay Jordan Mays, and Marjorie Ann Jordan Jones;
seven grandchildren, Lisa Kay Stokes, Paul Eugene Lines, Robert Timothy Mays,
Patricia Carmen Mays Brown, Andrew Preston Jones, Andrea Marie Jones Wood, and
Allan Bradley Jones; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents,
Peter James Shaddy and Gracie Jane Luallin Shaddy; sister, Veda Lillian Shaddy
Langston and Lela Marie Shaddy Porter; her daughter, Marieta Lines; and her husband,
Alva Jordan. Vivian went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2005, at 2 p.m. She was
baptized in 1920 by Will Slater and was faithful to her death at the age of 97. In lie of
flowers, donations may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home. Family visitation will
be Monday, May 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., with funeral services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May
31, all in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Joslyn, David Earl 18 Mar 1909 - 22 Dec 1950 CCR 28 Dec 1950
[Note: Son of Carl W. & Lelia (Aughe) Joslyn; married 14 May 1933 Elizabeth Draper]
David Earl Joslyn, oldest son of Carl W. and Lelia Aughe Joslyn, was born in
Lebanon on March 18, 1909, and died in O’Reilly Hospital in Springfield, MO on
December 22, 1950. With his two sisters, Catherine and Dorothy, and brothers Wilbert
and Robert, he lived through childhood to maturity in his father’s home in Lebanon.
Their mother died when Bobby was a baby, and the children received the loving care of
their father’s sister, Miss Alice Joslyn, now living in Denver, until the marriage of their
father to Miss Elizabeth Corry. David regarded her affectionately as mother and big
sister. He went through the Lebanon schools, and in 1931 graduated from the Missouri
University School of Journalism, after which he worked on the local newspaper until
1936. He was married on May 14, 1933 to Miss Elizabeth Draper, youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur P. Draper. They lived in Lebanon until 1936, when David took a
position with Elmer Curry at Ava, MO as Assistant Editor of the Douglas County Herald.
He continued this association until after he joined the united States Armed Forces in
1944. While in training at Fort Riley, KS, he received very severe injuries from an
exploding hand grenade, which terminated his connection with the active service, and
from which he never entirely recovered. After his honorable discharge from the army he
resumed his editorial work with the Herald until it became apparent that his physical
condition precluded that class of occupation. He had for many years been an enthusiastic
amateur photographer, and when a change of occupation became imperative, he took a
G. I. course in photography, on completion of which he opened a studio in Ava. In 1949
he sold out his studio and resumed newspaper work as Editor of the Christian County
Republican, in which capacity he remained until his death. He and his family made many
devoted friends in both Ava and Ozark, to which latter city they moved in the spring of
this year. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, known to her relatives and friends as
“Bib”, four daughters, Carolyn, Betty, Dorothy, and Diana, and one son David, the latter
two being twins; two sisters, Catherine Conner of Lebanon, and Dorothy Campbell of
Los Angeles; and a brother, Wilbert of Lebanon. Robert, “Bob” was killed in action in
the second World War. His stepmother, Elizabeth Corry Joslyn, also lives in Lebanon.
Those from Ozark and vicinity who attended the funeral services of David E. Joslyn at

Lebanon Sunday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Rosenow, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene
Sweet, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Sellers, Mr. and Mrs. Max Wheeler, Mrs. Don Fulbright, Mr.
and Mrs. Al Berberla, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Mayberry, Clay Hodges and Dr. H.O. Wolfe.
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Pile of Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Berti of Seymour.
Joy, Leon H. 1917 - 16 Jul 1970 CCR 23 Jul 1970 p5
Funeral services for Leon H. Joy, 52, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Macedonian
Baptist Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Charles Hufft officiating. Burial was in
Evergreen Cemetery, Republic, under direction of Cantrell of Republic. Mr. Joy, an
employee of Campbell 66 Express, was found dead about 9:45 p.m. Thursday in a
Memphis, Tenn. hotel room. He apparently took his own life. He is survived by his wife,
Winifred; a son, Richard Joy of Tampa, Fla.; his mother, Mrs. Mabel Joy, Redlands,
Calif.; a brother, Karl Joy, Tacoma, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Hale, Yucalpa, Calif.
and Mrs. Anita Kennedy, Henderson, Nev. and a grandson.
Joy, William Ed 8 Oct 1891 - 20 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Ed Joy, 87, formerly of Rogersville, died Tuesday at Fremont Manor Nursing
Home, Springfield. Mr. Joy was a grocer and farmer. He is survived by a daughter,
Yvonne Les of Rogersville; one grandchild, two great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced by the Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville.
AND
Joy, William Ed 8 Oct 1891 - 20 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
Ed Joy, 87, formerly of Rogersville, died Marsh 20 in Fremont Manor Nursing
Home. Services were held last Thursday in Rogersville; burial was in White Oak
Cemetery. A daughter, Yvonne Lee of Rogersville is among those surviving.
Joyce, Francis John 9 Aug 1920 - 11 May 2001 CCH-N 30 May 2001
[Note: married 19 Apr 1942 Joan]
Francis John Joyce, 80, Nixa, passed away Friday, May 11, 2001 in Christian
Health Care of Nixa. He was born Aug. 9, 1920, in Scranton, Penn. He served his country
in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On April 19, 1942, he and his wife, Joan, were
married. He and his family moved from Pennsylvania to Plantation, Fla., in 1959. In
1994, Mr. Joyce and his wife came to Nixa to be near his son, Patrick. Mr. Joyce retired
as a salesman for Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. He was a member of St. Joseph
the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. Preceding him in death were his wife, Joan, in 1998,
and two sons, Dennis and Francis. Survivors include a son, Patrick Joyce and his wife,
Joy, Nixa; two granddaughters, Danielle and Shea Joyce; three sisters Catherine Casoria
and Jeanne Gassman, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Anna Rose Mateychick, Scranton,
Penn.; a brother, James Joyce, Scranton, Penn.; and many nieces and nephews. A private
graveside service was held Monday, May 14, in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph the Worker
section, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Joyce, Joan Margot (Flynn) 4 Aug 1923 - 25 Jun 1998 CCH-N 8 Jul 1998
Joan Margot Joyce, age 75, of Nixa, died Thursday, June 25, 1998, in her home.
She was born Aug. 4, 1921. in Scranton. Penn., and was the daughter of Matthew and

Ellen (McNeal) Flynn. On April 1, 1943, she and Francis John Joyce were married. Mrs.
Joyce was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church and had been a member
of St. Mary's Auxiliary in Plantation, Fla.. before moving to Nixa. Survivors include: her
husband Francis: a son. Patrick J. Joyce and his wife, Jo, Nixa; a granddaughter, Danielle
Joyce, Nixa; two brothers, Matthew Flynn, Scranton: and Neal Flynn. Ocala, Fla.; and
three sisters. Rosemary Albrecht, Port Richey, Fla.; Patricia O'Boyle, Scranton; and
Celine Greniger, Annadale, Minn. She was preceded in death by two sons, Francis and
Dennis Joyce. A funeral mass was Monday, June 29, in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic
Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Weaver
Cemetery, St. Joseph The Worker Section, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home. Nixa. A wake service was Sunday in the funeral home.
Judy, Charles A. 19 Apr 1910 - Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: married Fay]
Charles A. Judy, Route 2, Springfield, died at 4:15 p.m. Wednesday in Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Judy was a member of the First Baptist church
and was a retired employe of the American Bakery Company. He was a lifelong resident
of Greene County. Survivors include his wife, Fay; a step-son, Max Young, Springfield;
a step-daughter, Mrs. Betty Clover, Nairobi, Kenya; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Burns,
Rogersville; and three step-grandchildren. Arrangements were under direction of
Greenlawn.
Jundy, Lylah W. (Koontz) 20 Mar 1909 - 22 Mar 1993 OH 31 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Issiac Statton & Annie Elizabeth (Griffith) Koontz; married 20 Jan
1939 Norman Jundy]
Lylah W. Jundy, 84, Butler, died Monday, March 22, 1993 at Willow Lane
Nursing Center in Butler. She was born March 20, 1909, the daughter of Issiac Statton
and Annie Elizabeth Griffith Koontz, Ballard. She attended Freeze Out grade school near
Ballard. She played basketball at Butler High School where she graduated in 1927. After
attending Central Missouri state College in Warrensburg for two years, earning an
associate's degree, she taught school for 29 years in rural Bates County which-included
Belmont, Nyhart, Tripp and Herrell schools. On January 20, 1939, she married Norman
Jundy. She lived on a farm west of Butler 42 years before moving to town in 1987. She
belonged to the Virginia United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Norman, on Oct. 17, 1987. Survivors include one brother, Ted Koontz, and
wife, Edith, Hume; one nephew, Teddy J. Koontz, Ozark; four nieces, Anna K. Hill, and
husband, Bill, Joplin, Phyllis G. McCulley, and husband, Bob, Pineville, Luella Smith,
and husband, Lynn, Kansas City, and Leona Herman, and husband, Harvey, Desert Hot
Springs, Calif.; 11 great-nephews, three great nieces, six great-great-nephews, three
great- great-nieces, and a host of friends. Services were held Friday, March 26, at the
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler, with the Rev. Lisa Stephens officiating and the
Rev. Russell Cox assisting. Memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia
Methodist Church, Bates County Health Department Home Health Care, or the Senior
Center, all in Butler.
Justice, Clyde James 7 Sep 1919 - 9 Oct 2004

SN-L 12 Oct 2004

[Note: Son of Jacob Gilbert & Louisa Belle (Gault) Justice; married 22 Jul 1939 Juanita
Helen Bussard]
Clyde James Justice, 85, of Springfield, our beloved father, grandfather and great
grandfather, passed away on October 9, 2004, in Primrose Place after a short illness. He
was born on September 7, 1919, in Springfield, to Jacob Gilbert Justice and Louisa Belle
Gault Justice. He was united in marriage to Juanita Helen Bussard on July 22, 1939. He
was a wonderful husband and a gentle man. They celebrated 56 years of marriage. He is
survived by three children, son, Mark and wife, Glenda, Ozark, son, Randy and wife,
Jamie, Springfield, and daughter, Deanna Justice, Springfield; four grandchildren, Sherry
Burris and husband, Doug, Memphis, Tenn., Todd Justice, Ozark, Katy Justice,
Springfield, and Christopher Dean, Kansas; three great-grandchildren, Chad, Chelsie and
Brett Burris, Memphis, Tenn.; plus many nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. He
was preceded in death by his wife, parents, twin brother, and four sisters. He became a
carpenter and during World War II helped build the Hercules Powder Plant in Kansas and
O'Reilly Hospital in Springfield. He began his decorating career with Town and County.
He had his own wallpapering and painting business. He was employed by Railway
Express Agency for 34 years. He was an avid gardener. He was a member of the Ozark
Mountain Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution. He was a docent for 10 years at
Gray-Campbell Farmstead. He was baptized at an early age and a member of East
Sunshine Church of Christ for 45 years. He will be missed for his wise decisions,
counseling, hard work ethic and his love of his family. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, October 13, 2004, in Greenlawn South Funeral Home with W.K. Boyce
officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery. Visitation is this evening, October 12,
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home, 441 W. Battlefield. Memorials are suggested to
Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford, Mo.
Justice, Herbert Ershel
1 Feb 1904 - 22 Oct 1969
CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William H. & Lizzie Justice]
Herbert E. Justice, 65, of Springfield died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday in Cox
Medical Center. Mr. Justice was a longtime resident of Springfield and a native of
Christian County. Survivors include his wife, Betty L. and nine sisters, Mrs. Rushia
Roberts of Ozark, Mrs. Maytle Waltrip of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Bertha Beach of Springfield,
Mrs. Ruby McIntosh of Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Edna Cochran of San Diego, Calif., Mrs.
Arlena McCandless of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Delsia Shadwell and Mrs. Eula Maples, both
of Niangua, and Mrs. Fay Hall of the state of Washington. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel. Ozark, with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial
was in Ozark City Cemetery.

Kabetske, Donald “Doc” 1 Aug 1938 - 30 Dec 2004 SN-L 1 Jan 2005
Donald (Doc) Kabetske, 66, Clever, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Thursday,
December 30, 2004, at his home. He was born August 1, 1938, in Pasadena, California, to
Paul Avol and Mildred W. (Sage) Kabetske. Doc worked in residential construction and
had made his home in Clever for 27 years. He loved motorcycles and enjoyed listening to
music. His father and a grand- daughter, Taylor Danielle Kabetske, preceded him in
death. He is survived by a son, David J., Clever; four daughters, Susan Kabetske,
Lincoln, Mont., Tammy Perks, Mineral City, Ohio, Robin DeBlasio, Norwalk, Conn.,
and Linda Kabetske, Florida; his mother, Midred Kabetske, Clever; a sister, Rosalie
Donohur, New Jersey; 13 grandchildren; Isabel Haling, lifelong friend and mother of his
children; other relatives and many friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to
Southern Care Hospice, Keri White and James Brown; and a special nephews, Kevin
Hayes, for their loving care to Doc and the support to the family. Doc will surely by
missed by all. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2005, at Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating. The chapel will be open
one hour prior to service. The family requests contributions be made to Southern Care
Hospice.
Kaiser, Albert J. 23 Aug 1914 - 8 Aug 1995 CCH-N 16 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Nickolas & Eleanor (Netzhammer) Kaiser]
Albert J. Kaiser, 80, Nixa; Missouri, formerly of Brooklyn, Iowa, died at 8:49
a.m.; Tuesday, August 8, 1995 in Nixa Park Care Center, Nixa, MO. Mr. Kaiser, a retired
billing clerk with the Missouri Pacific Railroad, was born August 23, 1914 in Kansas
City, Missouri, the son of Nickolas and Eleanor Netzhammer Kaiser. He lived most of his
adult life in the Kansas City area before retiring to Brooklyn, Iowa. He is survived by
three daughters, Carolyn J. Clements, Ozark, MO.; Diane R. Holthaus, Parkville, MO.;
and Patricia M. Ihns, Marion, Ohio; a sister, Josephine Seffens, Kansas City, MO.; nine
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial
graveside services, with military honors, were held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, August 11, 1995
in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial services follow at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August
11, 1995 in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, MO. The body has been
cremated under direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, MO.
Kaiser, Robert "Bob" Edward 28 Jan 1951 - 8 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Son of Robert Harold & Glenda Ann (Laws) Kaiser; married 19 Feb 1972 Joni]
Robert "Bob" Edward Kaiser, 49, Nixa Mo., passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday,
May 8, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Bob, the son of Robert Harold
Kaiser and Glenda Ann (Laws) Elam, was born Sunday, January 28, 1951, in Dallas,
Texas. Robert, an Automotive Sales Consultant, enjoyed his career and the people he met
each day. He loved his Mother and Grandpa John, Sissie, Luke, Mike and Terese, Kids,
and Mom, (Joni). Robert is survived by his wife of 28 years, Joni, whom he married
February 19, 1972, in Houston, Texas; their daughters; Toni Rene Kaiser. Seattle.
Washington, Stacie Rae Kaiser, their son, Orphan Robert Kaiser, both of Springfield; his
mother and stepfather, Glenda Ann and John C. Elam, Highlandville, Mo., two sisters;
Beverly G. Newman, Ozark, Mo., Terese Rudolph, Marshalltown, Iowa, two brothers;
Logan Kaiser, Branson Mo., Mike H. Kaiser, Spokane, Washington, and one grandson,

Brandon Sampson Kaiser of Springfield, Mo. Bob was dearly loved by his family. "We
love you, Bobby." "I love you, Poppy, Mom, (Joni)." No services are planned. Cremation
was under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa.
Kane, Ona Lorene (Moore) 16 Jan 1930 - 20 Jul 2006 SN-L 23 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Daniel & Gladys (Owens) Moore; married 3 Feb 1952 B. B. “Jack”
Kane]
Ona Lorene Moore Kane was born January 16, 1930, in Graham County, Kansas.
The daughter of Daniel and Gladys Owens Moore of Norwood, Mo., she was the second
of ten children. She passed away Thursday, July 20, 2006. The family moved to
California in 1935 during the depression and, other than Lorene, they never returned to
Missouri. Lorene graduated from Five Points High School in 1947 and Central California
Commercial College in 1949. She worked for one year for Farmers Insurance, Fresno,
Calif., as a legal secretary for Harold Parichan, a well-known lawyer in Fresno. Prior to
leaving California, she worked as a clerk for Judge Flossie Lobo in Merced, Calif. She
met B.B. "Jack" Kane at Castle Air Force Base in California, in January 1952. They were
united in marriage on February 3, 1952, in Reno, Nevada. She left California in 1957 to
join her husband in Europe, where they resided in Luxemburg and in France for three
years. Upon returning stateside in November 1959, they lived at Chanute AFB Rantoul,
Ill., where she went to work as a GS-5 AF Civilian employee. In 1960 they were assigned
to the T-38 Test Force at Randolph AFB in Texas. Lorene was assigned to Air Training
Command HQ in Flying Training Operation. In January 1965, she moved to the 340th
Bomb Wing SAC, Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas, where her daughter Janet Maurine
was born. She left Bergstrom AFB in August 1966 to go to Glasgow AFB in Montana,
then in 1968 they left Glasgow to go to Carswell AFB in Ft. Worth, Texas, for FB-111
Aircraft Advance Party. Their son John Campbell was born. They then took a base
preference back to Randolph AFB in 1972 for the purpose of retirement. They retired
from the Air Force in 1974 and moved to Springfield, Mo., in October 1975. After their
children were grown, Lorene resumed her career, then worked for five years for MidAmerica Dairymen. Upon reaching the age of 65 she retired to be with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her daughter, Jan and son-in-law, Jeff Jones, of Ozark, Mo., her son,
John Kane of Springfield, Mo.; three granddaughters, Mallory and Lauren Jones and
Sloane Kane; three brothers, Arthur Moore of Ariz., Frank Moore of Calif., and Larry
Moore of Idaho, and a host of other relatives and friends. Lorene had total dedication to
her family and her Bingo friends. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Her
strength, graciousness and devotion to her family and friends will forever set the example
for those who love her. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2006, in
the Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today, July
23, 2006, in the funeral home. Burial will be at Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mo.
An online register book may be signed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Kapustka, Roberta M. (Owen) 29 Jul 1931 - 22 Dec 2000 CCH-N 10 Jan 2001
Roberta M. Kapustka, age 69, of Nixa, Mo., passed away on Friday, Dec. 22,
2000 in Christian Health Care West Springfield. She was born July 29, 1931 in
Goodhope, Mo., the daughter of Jim and Nora (Thompson) Owen. She had been married
to Benedict Steve Kapustka for forty-one years. He preceded her in death in 1999. She

had worked as a secretary for a Masonry Company, and as a Day Care Operator. Mrs.
Kapustka was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include her four sons, Dr. Eric
Kapustka, Springfield, Chet Irons, Republic, Greg Irons, Nixa, Kevin Irons, Ozark; eight
brothers and sisters, Delita Jenkins, Ava, Thelma Cox, Milan, Ill., Huba Stephens,
Rockford, Ill., Inetha Madison, Moline, Ill., Tressie Shaw, Delaware, Okla., Ethel
Lawrence, Bradleyville, Adrain Owen, Ava, and Colbert Owen, Denver, Colo., ; several
grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by three siblings, Zenna
Haynes, Springfield, Willie Owen, Ava, and Cleo Owen, Ava. Funeral services were held
on Sun., Dec. 24, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, with Rev. David Rabenecker officiating.
Burial was in Payne Cemetery, Nixa.
Karns, Eugene Russell “Gene” 16 Sep 1925 - 17 Mar 2005 SN-L 18 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Glenn Russell & Elizabeth (Gibbs) Karns; married 9 Aug 1947 Vivian
Mardelle Nevitt]
Eugene Russell "Gene" Karns, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, March 17,
2005, in Christian Healthcare, Republic. He was born September 16, 1925, in Decatur
County, Iowa, the son of Glenn Russell and Elizabeth (Gibbs) Karns. On August 9, 1947,
he and Vivian Mardelle Nevitt were married. Mr. Karns was a highly respected real estate
broker for many years. He was a member of the Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge
#442. Mr. Karns was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include: his wife,
Vivian Karns, Nixa; three children, Stephen Karns and wife, Sharon, Lineville, Iowa,
Pamela Sue Garton and husband, Darrill, Appleton, Wisconsin, and Patrick Karns and
wife, Kay, Nixa; seven grandchildren, Sindi Day and husband, Tony, Shane Karns and
wife, Carla, Kim Summers and husband, Scott, Dana Haire and husband, Bill, Gena
Weldy and husband, Chris, Cheri Wierichs and husband, Dan, and Dena Garton; 11
great-grandchildren, Parker and Regan Day, Renae Beebout and husband, Aaron,
Courtney Karns, Joey and Kayly Summers, Nathan, Payton, and Clayton Haire, Ava
Weldy, and Tessa Wierichs; a brother, Lyle Karns, Lineville, Iowa; a sister, Marcilee
Shriver, Lineville, Iowa; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his parents. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Glyn Davies and Lindell Morris officiating. A Masonic service will be
conducted. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield, with military honors. Memorial donations may be made to the Crippled
Children's Hospital in care of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, 601 St. Louis Street,
Springfield, MO 65806 or the American Cancer Society.
Karnes, Keith1897 - 19 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
Word has been received of the death of Keith Karnes, about 70, former resident of
Forsyth and Ozark, and a former pharmacist in Ozark, Forsyth and Branson. Mr. Karnes,
who had been in ill health for some time, died Monday evening in his home on Route 1,
Smithville., He was a pharmacist in the Smithville Hospital the past four years. Survivors
include his wife, Edna, of the home; two sons, several brothers and a sister. Services and
burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Overbrook, Kan.
Karpa, Julius 6 Jun 1919 - 8 Jan 2006 SN-L 11 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Peter & Anna Karpa; married Lillian Midura]

Julius Karpa, 86, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2006, at Riverview Manor,
Ozark, Missouri, following a brief illness. He was born June 6, 1919, to Peter and Anna
Karpa in Irma, Wisconsin. At a young age, the family moved back to Estonia, where
Julius grew up. He left Estonia in 1937 and arrived in New York. He married Lillian
Midura and they raised three children. Julius was successful in the construction business
in Westchester County, New York. Julius moved to Springfield in October, 2003, and
enjoyed the past two years and two months in the home of his daughter and her family.
Julius was self made, independent, strong, smart and loving. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Lillian, in 1985. He is survived by his children, Don Karpa and his wife, Nancy,
Rogersville; Jan Hyde and her husband, Kent, Springfield; and June Riihimaki and her
husband, Paul, of Fountain Hills, Arizona; and grandchildren, Jack and Hillary Hyde. He
will be buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings on the Hudson, New York, with
arrangements by GormanScharpf Funeral Home.
Kasinger, John W. 17 Feb 1901 - 8 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
J.W. Kasinger, 88, of Billings, died at 7:40 p.m. Jan. 8 in St. John's Regional
Health Center in Springfield. He was a resident of Stone County for the past 53 years and
a retired farmer of the Baptist faith. He is survived by six sons, Harley, Boyd, Bill and
J.D., all of Marionville, Doug, of Billings, and Earl, of Los Angeles, Calif.; three
daughters, Ruby Garner, Billings, Yvonne Meyer and Geneva Metzelthin, both of
Kimberling City; two brothers, Jim and Don, both of Cedar Edge, Colo.; three sisters,
Daisy Durfee, Palomar, Calif., Myrtle Messick, Azusa, Calif., and Nell Benton, Grand
Junction, Colo.; 30 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild;
and several nieces and nephews. Services were Jan. 11 in Marionville IOOF Cemetery
with the Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Services and burial were under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home of Billings.
Kasinger, Lissie 29 Mar 1873 - Aug 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. Lissie Kasinger, 93, of Route 2, Billings, will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel, Marionville, with the Rev. Joel Alexander
officiating. Burial will be in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. A native of Arkansas, Mrs.
Kasinger died early Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs.
Kasinger moved to Colorado in 1930, then to the home of a son, J. W. Kasinger, of Route
2, Billings, three years ago. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors, in
addition to the son, include four other sons, Edgar Kasinger, of Aloma, Calif., Isaac
Kasinger, of Pueblo, Colo., and Jim and Don Kasinger, both of Cedaredge, Colo.; other
survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Flora Burush, Littlerock, Calif., Mrs. Ada Gunter,
Upland, Calif., Mrs. Myrtle Messick, Azusa, Calif., Mrs. Nellie Benton, Grand Junction,
Colo., and Mrs. Daisy Duffee, Oroville, Calif.; 60 grandchildren; 120 greatgrandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Kastendieck, Augusta A. 23 Jul 1877 - 6 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
[Note: Daughter of John Dick & Rebecca ( ) Kastendieck, Sr.]
Billings - Funeral services for Miss Augusta M. Kastendieck, 96, a former
Billings resident, were at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. Robert

Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery north of Billings. Miss
Kastendieck died in Sunshine Acres Nursing Home in Springfield Sunday afternoon after
a long illness. She had lived in Chicago for several years after leaving Billings and before
moving to Springfield. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Kastendieck, Dorothy (Miekley) 22 Aug 1915 - 17 Jun 2005 SN-L 19 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of William & Louise Miekley; married Richard K. Kastendieck 8 Dec
1915 - 11 Oct 2003]
In Loving Memory Of Dorothy (Miekley) Kastendieck passed away at 1:22 a.m.
Friday, June 17, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born
to William and Louise Miekley August 22, 1915, in Billings, Mo. Dorothy was a loving
wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a lifetime member of the "German Church", St.
Peter's Evangelical UCC in Billings. She was a longtime homemaker; and in retirement
she worked with her husband in Yellowstone National Park. She was preceded in death
by her parents; three sisters; one brother; and her husband of 63 years, Richard
Kastendieck. She is survived by a sister, Harriet Ehrhard of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a son,
William Kastendieck; a daughter, Lois Kastendieck Haneghan; a daughter-in-law, Penny;
a son-in-law, Steve; a granddaughter, Timatha; a grandson, Kyle and his wife, Mindy; as
well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. followed by a
memorial service at 7 p.m. Monday evening, June 20, in St. Peters UCC, with Pastor
Doug Burwick officiating. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be
made to St. Peter's Evangelical UCC, P.O. Box 250, Billings, MO 65610. Cremation will
be under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Kastendieck, Frank Andrew 1 Apr 1892 - 11 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
[Note: Son of George D. & Elizabeth A. (Keast) Kastendieck; married Lucy Anna
Keatts 17 Jun 1887 - 2 Aug 1970]
Frank A. Kastendieck, 76, of Route 2, Billings died at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the home
of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Kastendieck was a farmer and a longtime resident of this
area. He was a member of the Methodist Church in Billings and a 50-year member of the
Masonic Lodge United No. 5 of Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Lucy Anna; a son,
Richard, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Valentine Schaumann, Route 2, Billings; a brother,
George, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Andrews, Melton, Iowa, and Mrs. Hazel
Shafer. Tulsa, Okla; and five grandchildren.
AND
Kastendieck, Frank Andrew 1 Apr 1892 - 11 Mar 1969 CCR 20 Mar 1969 p8
Funeral services for Frank A. Kastendieck, 76, of Route 2, Billings, were at 2
p.m. Thursday, March 13 in the Methodist Church in Billings with the Rev. Roy Wilson
officating. Masonic graveside services by United Lodge No. 5 of Springfield were
conducted in Rose Hill Cemetery. Burial was under direction of Cantrell of Billings, Mr.
Kastendieck died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 in his home of an appparent heart attack.
Kastendieck, John LeRoy “Roy” 1890 -12 Feb 1954 BT 18 Feb 1954
Funeral services for John LeRoy Kastendieck, 63, a native of Billings, who died
February 12 at his home at Bristow, Okla, were held Monday, February 15 at the First
Christian Church in Bristow with the Rev. Charles F. Arnold officiating, Burial was in

Oak Lawn Cemetery there under direction of the Bates Funeral Home. Survivors include
a brother, Ray of Gary, Ind. and two sisters, Minnie of Joplin and Mildred of St. Louis.
AND
Kastendieck, John LeRoy “Roy” 1890 - 12 Feb 1954 BT 18 Feb 1954
Word was received of the death of Roy Kastendieck of Bristow, Okla, in a
Muskogee hospital on February 12. Mr. Kastendieck is a former Billings resident and a
graduate of the Billings High School. Survivors include his widow, Virgie (nee Williams)
of the home and four daughters, two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Davis of Joplin, Mo. and Mrs.
Mildred Collins of St. Louis’ and one brother, Ray Kastendieck of Gary, Ind. Funeral
services were held Sunday with burial at Bristow.
Kastendieck, Karl D. 5 Oct 1897 - 1 Nov 1953
CCR 12 Nov 1953
Karl D. Kastendieck was born on a farm southeast of Billings on October 5, 1997
and passed away in Springfield Baptist Hospital on November 1, 1853 at the age of 56
years and 26 days, after a lingering illness. He was the son of the late John and Louise
Kastendieck. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Clara, all of whom
passed away in 1943 and two brothers who died in infancy. He was baptized in infancy in
the Billings Methodist Church where he later transferred his membership to the St.
Peter’s Evangelical Church where he remained a faithful member until death. On
December 10, 1919 he was united in marriage to Minnie Peiter of Marionville and to this
union were born six children; two sons and four daughters, all of whom survive. He spent
his entire life on the farm on which he was born; being active in many community affairs,
having served on the Billings Public School Board, was past president of the Billings
Guernsey Association . He was also an active member of the St. Peters Evangelical
Church, having served on the church board for many years. He was a hard worker and
took great interest in his family, farm and dairy cattle until ill health forced him to retire
from active farm work from which he then devoted all his life to his church and to his
family. He is survived by his wife, Minnie, two sons, Edward and Clifford of the home;
four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Cross, Mary Jane Kastendieck and Mrs. Ruth Gay, all of
Springfield and Anna Lea of the home; one brother, Paul Kastendieck of Marionville; one
aunt, Augusta Kastendieck of Springfield; four grandsons, Joe and Jerry Cross and David
and Danny Gay, many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at
2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, November 3, at St. Peters Evangelical Church with the Rev.
R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of
Harris of Billings. Escorts were Herman Vermule, Frank Stark, Arthur Ebert, Albert
Staiger, Henry Katzue and Eddie Bohn
Kastendieck, Mary (Stone) 1858 - 2 Jun 1947 CCR 5 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Mary Stone; married John Herman Kastendieck 6 Dec
1855 - 2 Aug 1935]
Mrs. Mary Kastendieck, age 89 years, a resident of Billings for the past 60 years,
died at a Springfield hospital Monday afternoon. She is survived by four children, Roy of
Bristow, Okla., Raymond of Gary, Ind., Mrs. Minnie Davis of Joplin, Mo., and Mrs.
Mildred Collins of Clayton, Mo. She was the daughter of Thomas and Mary Stone and
was born in Illinois and was a member of the Billing Christian church. Funeral services
were held at 2:30 o’clock Wednesday in the home with Rev. Paul Downs of Nixa

officiating. Burial was made in the Rose Hill cemetery under the direction of Wilburn
Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Kastendieck, Minnie (Peiter) 24 Dec 1897 - 6 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: married Karl D. Kastendieck 5 Oct 1897 - 1 Nov 1953]
Minnie Kastendieck, 90, of Billings, died May 6 at Maranatha Manor,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Kastendieck were held Sunday in the
St. Peter's United Church of Christ with the Rev. James Schultz officiating. Burial was in
St. Peter's Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Billings. Mrs. Kastendieck was a
member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, where she was a member of the Women's
Guild. Her survivors include two sons, Carl E. and Clifford, both of Billings; three
daughters, Mary Jean Merrick, Republic, Ruth Gay, Springfield, and Anna Lee Dobbins,
Aldrich; a brother, Fred Peiter, Marionville; 10 grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren.
Kastendieck, Richard K. 8 Dec 1915 - 11 Oct 2003 SN-L 14 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Frank & Lucy (Keatts) Kastendieck; married 21 Sep 1940 Dorothy
Miekley]
Richard K. Kastendieck, 87, Billings, died at 4:59 p.m. Saturday, October 11,
2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born December 8, 1915,
in Billings, Mo., the son of Frank and Lucy (Keatts) Kastendieck. He married Dorothy
Miekley on September 21, 1940. Mr. Kastendieck was a retired mechanic for
Yellowstone National Park, and a member of the St. Peter's Evangelical UCC in Billings.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Valentine Schaumann. He is
survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; a son, and his wife, Bill and Penny
Kastendieck, Wylie, Texas; a daughter and her husband, Lois and Steve Haneghan,
Springfield; and two grandchildren, Timatha Kastendieck and Kyle Kastendieck and his
wife Mindy. Cremation is under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
AND
Kastendieck, Richard K.
8 Dec 1915 - 11 Oct 2003 CCH-N 22 Oct 2003
Richard K. Kastendieck, 87, Billings, died on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 8, 1915 in Billings, the son
of Frank and Lucy (Keatts) Kastendieck. He married Dorothy Miekley on Sept. 21, 1940.
Mr. Kastendieck was a retired mechanic for Yellowstone National Park, and a member of
St. Peter's Evangelical UCC, Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister
Valentine Schaumann. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Dorothy; a son Bill and
his wife Penny, Texas; a daughter Lois Haneghan and husband Steve, Springfield; and
grandchildren Timatha Kastendieck and Kyle Kastendieck and his wife, Mandy.
Cremation is under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Memorial
services will be at a later date.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Kastendieck, Robert “Bob” G. 22 Aug 1921 - 3 Mar 2004 SN-L 14 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of George H. & Irene Kastendieck; married 1943 Betty Jane]

Robert G. Kastendieck, age 82, of Richardson, TX, died March 3, 2004, of
complications following a lengthy illness. Robert was born in Springfield, MO, on Aug.
22, 1921, to Irene and George Kastendieck. He was a graduate of SMSU, formerly
S.T.C., with an M.S.A. from M.U. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the
European Theatre with the 291 INF 75th Div. and was a holder of the Bronze Star and
Purple Heart. Robert was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Richardson and
worked for Texas Instruments for 17 years until his retirement in 1982. Robert is
survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Jane; son David Robert and wife Schann
and grandsons Jason, Jeffrey and Todd of Houston, TX; sister Florence and husband
Steve Francis, and brother Joe Kastendieck and wife Patricia of Springfield, MO; and late
sister Dorothy Reynolds. A memorial service was held Saturday, March 13, in First
Presbyterian Church in Richardson, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
memorials be sent in Robert's name to the Boy Scouts of America. Arrangements are
under direction of Restland Funeral Home, 972-238-7111, restlandfuneralhome.com
Katzberg, Henry E.
7 Sep 1920 - 13 Oct 2004
SN-L 15 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Edward & Lydia (Neuman) Katzberg; married Una Culligan who d 11 Feb
1971; married second Beatrice Vogel 13 Apr 1919 - 1 Jan 1997]
Henry Edward Katzberg, 84, Bois D'Arc, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13,
2004, at Cox South, Springfield. He was born Sept. 7, 1920, in Chicago, Ill., to Edward
and Lydia (Neuman) Katzberg. Henry was a member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church
in Billings. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the V.F.W. He
was first married to Una (Culligan), and two children were born to this union. She passed
away Feb. 11, 1971. He later married Beatrice (Vogel). They moved to this area 14 years
ago. She passed away Jan. 1, 1997. A grandson also preceded him in death. Henry lived a
full life. He was a retired over-the-road truck driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, caring
for his yard, and flowers. He is survived by his wife of four years, Judy, of the home; a
son, Edward, Amboy, Ill.; a daughter, Sharon Lee, Paris, Tenn.; two stepsons, Alva C.
Settle, Minnesota, and Anthony Nimmo, Texas; seven stepdaughters, Audrey Gilbert,
Bois D'Arc, Barbara Bibly, Karen O'Malley, Mary Worth, Linda Davidenko, all of
Illinois, Ann LaBarge, Virginia, and Michelle Gifford, Iowa; a sister, Myrtle Mikes,
Illinois; four grandchildren, 22 step-grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; and
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Bobby Manso officiating under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial with military honors will be in St.
Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Republic funeral
home.
Katzman, George E. 1911 - 1 Feb 1968 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
George E. Katzman, 56, of Ozark, died Thursday, Feb. 1 in the Veterans Hospital
at Fayetteville, Ark. where he had been a patient since the previous Monday. A World
War II veteran, he flew with the Air Corps in the China-Burma-India theater and retired
as a lieutenant colonel. He had served as a pilot, both private and commercial for
American Airlines and Capitol Airways until illness forced his retirement in 1966. He
had lived with his aunt, Mrs. Myron C. McCracken, at Ozark the past several months. He
was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Other survivors include a brother, Frank, of

Independence; a half-brother, Don of Auburn, Ky.; other aunts, Mrs. George T. Peurrung,
Mrs. George A, Hennies and Mrs. William Miller, all of Louisville, Ky., and Mrs.
Andrew C. Cowan of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Mrs. Neal Grubaugh of Ozark is a cousin.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev.
Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery , Springfield.
Kauffman, George L. 30 Sep 1917 - 22 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: married Florence]
George L. Kauffman, 71, of Springfield, died at 5:55 p.m. March 22 at Cox
Medical Center South after a long illness. Services for Mr. Kauffman were held March 24
in the Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel with David McKay officiating. Burial
followed in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Kauffman was a longtime resident of
Springfield, and was a retired meat cutter at Consumers Markets, where he was employed
for 23 years. He was a member of the Brentwood Christian Church and of the
Amalgamated United Food and Commercial Workers No. 340. Mr. Kauffman was an
Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Florence; three sons, Rick and
Doug, Springfield, and Stan, Ozark; his father, Howard K., Springfield; two sisters, Irene
Garton, Fair Grove, and Dorothy McElhaney, Republic; and four grandchildren.
Kaufman, Charles E. 23 May 1876 - 14 Jul 1959 CCR 23 Jul 1959 p8
Funeral services for Charles E. Kaufman, 83 of Sparta who died Tuesday, July
14, were held Thursday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev.
Linebarger officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. He spent most of his life in the Sparta community and was a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Dallas Kauffman of
Rogersville, one daughter, Mrs. Virgil Osborn of Sparta, five grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Kaufman, Dallas Lloyd 20 Nov 1906 - 16 Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
[Note: married Marie Baird 19 Aug 1907 - 11 Jul 1997]
OZARK - Services of Dallas L. Kaufman, 68, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating, Burial was in Pembina
Cemetery near Rogersville. Mr. Kaufman died Saturday morning at his home after a short
illness. He had lived in Ozark the past several years and was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Leanette Perry, Route 7, Springfield; one sister, Mrs.
Leta Osburn, Sparta, and three grandchildren.
Kaufman, Lyford J. 9 May 1902 - 15 Apr 1955
CCR 21 Apr 1955 p4
[Note: Son of Charles E. Kaufman]
Lyford H. Kaufman, 52. of Stover died Saturday at his home of a heart attack. Mr.
Kaufman operated a tourist court at Stover. He was a former resident of Christian
County. Survivors include his wife, Betty; three sons, Glen of Ozark, Jack stationed with
the Navy in San Diego, Calif, and Jimmy of the home; a brother, Dallas Kaufman of
Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Leta Osborn of Rogersville, a step-daughter and a grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark by the Rev.
Floyd Hanks Burial was in Pembina Cemetery.

Kaufman, William Sherman 1864 - 15 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
[Note: married Esta 1867 - 1950]
William Sherman Kaufman, 83, died at his home in Billings at 10:45 Sunday
morning after a lingering illness. He was born in Ashland, Ohio, but was a resident of
Billings, Mo., for the past four years, coming to Billings from Dickens, Mo. He is
survived by his wife, Esta, one brother and two sisters, and one nephew, Walter Houser,
of Joplin, Mo. Funeral services were held at 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the Billings
Methodist church conducted by the pastor, Rev. G.W. Wheat, with burial in Rose Hill
cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Kavanaugh, Gladys (Gardner) 8 Mar 1912 - 14 May 2004 Springfield News-Leader
20 May 2004
Gladys Gardner Kavanaugh was born on March 8, 1912 to Joseph and Zepha
Gardner in McGhee, Ark. She joined her older brother, Joseph Jr., and later a younger
brother, Nowlin. Always beautiful and vivacious, Gladys was surrounded by a circle of
friends. During her time in business college, Gladys met the love of her life, W.F. "Kavy"
Kavanaugh. They were married in September of 1934. Gladys and Kavy welcomed their
first son, Michael, in 1940 and second, Alan, in 1946. The family moved to Hattiesburg,
Miss. where Gladys was an active member of Main Street Baptist Church and the
Explorers Bible Study. Gladys traveled around the world and enjoyed the company of
family and many friends. In 1992, she moved to Nixa, Mo. to live with her son and his
family, and died in the home on May 14, 2004. She is deeply loved and missed by her
children, seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and extended family. We
remember her deep faith, joyful laugh, and ready hugs and kisses. She loved without
reservation and was loved by many. Services will be held Saturday, May 22, at 2 p.m. at
Southgate Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to honor Gladys can do so
by making a donation to The Library Center, Community Hospices of America
Southwest Missouri, or Southgate Baptist Church.
Kay, Mary I. (Jury) 20 Mar 1929 - 4 Aug 2006 SN-L 7 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary Etta Jury; married Roy F. Kay 23 Jul 1924 - 18 Nov
2006]
Mary I. Kay, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, age 77, of
Nixa, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 4, 2006. She was born March 20, 1929,
in Longdale, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Mary Etta Jury. In 1947 she and Roy F.
Kay were united in marriage. Mrs. Kay was a member of the Church of Christ in Nixa.
Survivors include her husband, Roy; five children, Bill Evans and wife, Marilyn, Guthrie,
Okla., Debbie Haigh and husband, Jim, Springfield, Sandy Richards and husband,
Michael, Edmond, Okla., Cindy Kay, Guthrie, Okla., and Kenny Kay and wife, Betsy,
Tulsa, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Jean Gatz, Jane
Rutz and Hilda Rhodes. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Tom Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
www.adamsfuneralhome.net

Kay, Roy F. 23 Jul 1924 - 18 Nov 2006 SN-L 21 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Thomas Marion & Mary Ann (Bridges) Kay; married 1947 Mary I. Jury]
Roy F. Kay, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006, in
Broken Arrow, Okla. He was born July 23, 1924, in Shawnee, Okla., the son of Thomas
Marion and Mary Ann Bridges Kay. In 1947 he and Mary I. Jury were in united in
marriage. Mary preceded Roy in death this past August. After serving in the U.S. Navy
during World War II, Roy worked as a general warehouse manager at TG & Y Stores. He
organized the first Fire Department in Stilwell, Okla. Roy enjoyed woodworking as a
hobby. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include five children,
Kenny Kay and wife, Betsy, Tulsa, Okla., Debbie Haigh and husband, Jim, Springfield,
Mo., Sandy Richards and husband, Michael, Edmond, Okla., Cindy Kay, Guthrie, Okla.,
and William D. Evans and wife, Marilyn, Guthrie, Okla.; a brother, Art Kay, Seminole,
Okla.; four sisters, Mary Ruth Taylor and husband, Marshall, Chandler, Okla., Armelda
Randall, Tulsa, Okla., Opal Bullock, Bixby, Okla., and Lela McKee and husband,
Charles, Shawnee, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents; his wife; two sisters, Stella Kay and Ruby Jones; and two
brothers, Richard Kay and Marion Kay. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday with Tom Allen officiating. Military honors will be provided by National
Guard Bravo Team. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa.
Kaylor, Vera (Hilton) Harper 1889 - 18 Aug 1968 CCR 22 Aug 1968 p8
Mrs. Fred Kaylor, 79, the former Vera Harper of Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 18,
following a heart attack at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Waldron of Long Beach,
Calif. She is survived by her former husband, Leo Harper of Ozark; and five children,
Leonard Harper of Chicago, Mrs. Ruth Harper Waldron, Long Beach, Calif, Lloyd
Harper of Washington State, Florine Harper Cooter of Long Beach and Robert Harper of
Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services and burial were Tuesday at Long Beach.
Kearney, Marcella 13 Jul 1923 - 28 Jan 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Francis & Elsie (Bowman) Kearney]
Marcella Kearney, age 75, of Ozark, died Thursday, Jan. 28 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born July 13, 1923 in Bolivar and was the daughter of Francis and Elsie
(Bowman) Kearney. She lived under the care of the Life Enhancement Village in Nixa
for several years before. moving to Ozark Riverview Manor. A brother, Johney Bowman
Kearney, Sr., of Beverly Hills, California, survives her. Cremation was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with internment at a later date.
Keast, Bessie May (Todd) Dec 1889 - 25 Oct 1961
CCR 2 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Lile P. Todd; married Joseph Albert Keast]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie May Keast, 71, a former resident of Billings who
died Thursday in Dvarte, Calif. hospital were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Corona, Calif. She had
been ill for several weeks. Survivors are her husband, J. Albert; two sons, Dale, with the
Air Force in Korea and Wayne of Corona, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. May Johnson of
Lakewood, Calif, and Mrs. Lois Hayes of Blythe, Calif.’ three brothers, Dr. A. E. Todd

and Garland Todd, both of Marshfield and Marvin Todd of San Demas, Calif.; a sister,
Mrs. Jeannette Callaway of Marshfield; 15 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Keatts, Flora Mable (Conard) 19 Jun 1892 - 12 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Laura T. Conard; married William Jefferson Keatts 28
Sep 1862 - 11 Jun 1939 ]
Services for Mrs. Mable C. Keatts, 87, a longtime Billings resident, were held last
Saturday in Billings First Baptist Church with the Revs. Ira Keithley and Lloyd Wilson
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Keatts died Sept. 12 in Cox Medical
Center, after a short illness. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary Falk of the home;
one son, William Loyd, Wichita, Kan.; one brother, William Conrad, Brandon, Fla.,; six
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Keatts, Herbert Eugene 1927 - 22 Nov 1948 CCR 2 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Leo & ? (?) Keatts]
Funeral services for Herbert Eugene Keatts, 21, who died in his sleep Monday
night at his farm home northwest of Billings were held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at
the Halltown Baptist church. Burial was made in the Halltown cemetery under direction
of Fossett Funeral Home of Mount Vernon. Herbert is survived by his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Leo Keatts; two brothers, James Henry of Monett and Raymond at home and by five
sisters, Louella, Patricia Ann, Edna Mae, Pauline and Dorothy, all at home.
Keatts, Myrtle Bernice 21 Mar 1920 - 26 Mar 1975 OH 3 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Jefferson & Flora Mabel (Conrad) Keatts]
BILLINGS - services for Miss Myrtle Bernice Keatts, 55, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
today in Billings First Baptist Church with the Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating. Burial
was in Rose Hill Cemetery near here under direction of Cantrell. Mrs. Keatts, who was
employed by Hagale Garment Company in Ozark, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday in the
Aurora Community Hospital of an apparent heart attack. A surviving sister, Mrs. Mary L.
Faulk, Billings, was previously listed incorrectly.
Keatts, William Curtis 1889 - 7 Feb 1948 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: married Lillie M. 26 Feb 1892 - Jan 1985]
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Blades Chapel for
William Curtis Keatts, 58, whose death occurred Feb. 7. Services were conducted by
Rev. M.H. LaFollette, with burial in Rose Hill cemetery under direction of the Maples
Funeral Home of Billings. He is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Keatts; one sister, Mrs.
Frank Kastendieck of Billings; two brothers, Jinks Keatts of Golden City and Leo Keatts
of Republic. In early youth he professed faith in Christ and united with the Billings
Baptist church. In his younger years he was very active in sports and his chief interests
were his horses and dogs. He had been in ill health for some time, but his death came
unexpectedly.
Keatts, William Lloyd 1 Nov 1925 - 16 Sep 1981 OH 24 Sep 1981
[Note: oddly enough, the SSDI gives a death date of 15 Jan 1982, four months after the
obit - same name, same age, same place of death]

Services for William Lloyd Keatts, 55, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Billings were
held on Sept. 19 in All Faith Chapel at Lakeview Mortuary in Wichita. Entombment was
in Lakeview Mausoleum. Mr. Keatts died Sept. 16 in a Wichita Hospital after a short
illness. Survivors include his wife, Kawanna; three sons, William, Mesa, Ariz., Randal,
Kansas City, Kan., and Johnathan, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Deborah Brockensick,
Perryville, Fla.; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Falk, Billings.
Keck, Loretta M. (Tuttle) 1926 - 12 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lucy (?) Tuttle; married Rev. Joe A. Keck]
Loretta M. Keck, 62, of Springfield, died at 9:43 p.m., Dec. 12 at St. John's
Regional Health Center from injuries received in a car accident. Services for Mrs. Keck
were held Dec. 15 at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Revs. Billy Wolfe and Ed
Pfeifer officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Keck was a member of the
Full Gospel church, Springfield, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She was a
longtime employee of Springfield Tablet Manufacturing Company, and was a member of
the Teamsters Local. Mrs. Keck was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Faye,
Johnson, and by a brother, Clarence Tuttle. Her survivors include her husband, the Rev.
Joe A. Keck, Springfield; two sons, Joe A., Statesville, North Carolina and Clarence
"Buddy" Keck, Rogersville; her mother, Mrs. Lucy Tuttle, Springfield; a brother, Jessie
Tuttle, Martinez, California; a sister, Eva Williamson, Springfield; and four
grandchildren, Scott and Loree Johnson, Chris Keck and Nicholas Fraser.
Keel, Eleanor (Okerson) 16 Dec 1911 - 13 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charlie G. & Minnie L. (Erickson) Okerson; married Ralph A. Keel]
Eleanor Keel, 87, Nixa, passed away at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 1999, in her
daughter's home. She was born Saturday, December 16, 1911, in Cole Harbor, North
Dakota, the daughter of Charlie G. Okerson and Minnie L. Erickson Okerson. On
November 15, 1930, she was united in marriage with Ralph A. Keel in Washburn, North
Dakota. Eleanor, a 30 year resident of Mesa, Arizona, enjoyed her life, family and home.
Her death is greatly mourned by her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband; and a son, Wayne A. Keel. She is survived by a daughter and her
husband, Helen and Gerald Gange; a grandson and his wife, Rocky L. and Gini Gange,
and their children April and Renee, all of Nixa, two granddaughters, Brenda J. Gange and
her daughter, Sarah, Nixa, Cami A. Finger and husband Randy of Higley, Arizona. No
services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa. Burial will be at a later date in North Dakota.
Keen, Anna Mae 1929 - 26 May 2005 SN-L 29 May 2005
[Note: married Eugene Keen]
Anna Mae Keen passed away on May 26, 2005, at the age of 75. She survived by
her husband of 56 years, Eugene Keen, of the home; two daughters, Margie and Ron Bass
of Billings, and Jean Fugate of Sparta; and one son, Bud and Karen Keen of Sparta. She
is also survived by five grandchildren, two step grandchildren, and four greatgrandchildren. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 30, 2005, at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Graveside services will be at the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery (off Evans Road by Springfield Lake) on Tuesday, May 31, 2005, at 10 a.m.

Keene, Billy Joe 12 Aug 1926 - 1 Mar 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Freeman & Lily Keene; married 1954 Lee Anna]
Billy Joe Keene, 63, Highlandville, died Thursday, March 1, 1990, in his home.
He was Born Aug. 12, 1926, in Rogersville. He served in the U.S. Army and was a
P.O.W. in the Korean War. He was employed by Zenith for 23 years. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Freeman and Lily Keene; both sets of grandparents and a brother,
James Keene. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Lee Anna Keene; two sons, Danny
Keene and his wife, Kathy, and Billy Joe Keene and his wife, Gina; a daughter, Debbie
Williams and her husband, Dennis; five grandchildren, Terry and Robby Williams, Chris
Stouby, Jeremy and Lacy Keene; his mother and father-in-law, Lovie and Chester
Workman; a brother-in-law, Wade Workman and his wife, Shirley and a sister-in-law,
Lois Day and her husband, Clifford. Services were Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Keene, Cecil Lee 19 Feb. 1923 – 1 May 1997 CCH-N 7 May 1997
Cecil Lee Keene, Sr., 74, Rogersville, died Thursday, May 1, 1997, at 1:00 p.m.
in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. C.L. was born on February 19, 1923, in
Sparta, to Burt and Irene Brake Keene. He was of the Baptist faith, baptized at a young
age. C.L. served in the United States Army during WW II and was a member of the
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Association. He was married to Hulda Nichols who was the
mother of their children. C.L. was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lance Allen
Keene; a sister, Doris Mallonee; and a half brother, John Keene. Surviving are two sons,
Cecil L. Keene, Jr. and his wife, Kathy, Springfield, Albert Keene and his wife, Linda,
Rogersville; two stepsons, Timothy Nichols and wife, Judy, San Diego, California,
Angelo Keene and wife, Pam, Georgia; two daughters, Pam Robb and her husband, Ron,
Rogersville, Debra Shepherd and her husband, Shane, Fayetteville, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Sondra Payne and husband, Rob, Arkansas; a sister, Fern Greene, Springfield; a
sister-in-law, Eve Keene, Springfield; a very close friend, Betty Wells, Rogersville; 13
grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May
4, in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the White Oak
Cemetery, Rogersville. Cloye Lea officiated.
Keene, Hazel (Goin) Applegate 30 Jul 1928 - 28 Feb 1997 CCH-N 1 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Lenora (Cowan) Goin; married Burl Applegate; married
Floyd Keene]
Hazel Applegate Keene, 68, Sparta, died Friday, February 28, 1997, in her home.
She was born July 30, 1928, in Bruner and was the daughter of Charley and Lenora
(Cowan) Goin. She was a homemaker and worked in the medical field prior to retirement.
Hazel was an active member of the Eagles Lodge in Springfield. She was preceded in
death by: her parents; her first husband, Burl Applegate; two sons, Roy and Robert (Bob)
Applegate; and a daughter, Dorothy McGinnis. Survivors include: her husband, Floyd
Keene; seven children, Burl Applegate, Jr., Don Applegate and David Applegate all of
Moab, Utah, Gary Applegate, Sparta, Brenda Elliott, Reeds Spring, Renda Hill, Moberly,
and Lenda Shepard, Marionville; two stepchildren, Randy Keene and Beverly Hiland,

both of Springfield; a sister, Alice Bridges, a brother, Floyd Goin; 27 grandchildren and
27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, March 3, 1997, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Keener, Edward E. 1900 - 18 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p5
Funeral services for Edward F. Keener, 57, who died May 18 at his home at
Osbron, Mo. were held May 22 at the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. Frank Eaton and
Rev. John Philiber officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a native of the Clever community. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Grace Keener; six sons, Ervie Keener of Crane, Darrell Keener of
Billings and Thurman, Dwight, Danny and Robert Lee, all of the home; four daughters,
Mrs. Fern Hood and Mrs. Helen Kimberling, both of Crane; Mrs. Rosella Howard of Mt.
Ayr, Iowa and Mrs. Betty Lou Kerr of Galena; 18 grandchildren; his father. Willis H.
Keener of Billings; one brother, Home Keener of Billings.
Keener, Mary E. (Treadway) 24 Apr 1900 - 5 Oct 1980
Services for Mrs. Mary E. Keener, 80, Route 1, Billings, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Union City Community Church with the Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating.
Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs.
Keener died Sunday morning at Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. She
was a lifelong resident of the Union City and Clever communities. Survivors include a
son, Earl Homer, Billings; three brothers, Emmett Treadway, Parsons, Kan., Pete
Treadway, Galena, and Raymond Treadway, Port Charlotte, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Iva Mae
Hodge, Bethesda, Md.; and one granddaughter.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Keener, Mary Elizabeth (Chapman) 1876 - 11 Aug 1951 CCR 16 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Alex Leroy & Joanna C. (Hart) Chapman; married Willis Keener]
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Keener, lifelong resident of the Billings community, died
Saturday morning at her farm home on Route 1 after a long illness. She was 75 and a
member of the Clever Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Willis; two sons,
Edward of Iowa and Homer of Billings; a brother, Walter Chapman of Wichita; a halfbrother, four half-sisters, 14 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Monday afternoon at Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley,
officiating. Burial was made in the I00F Cemetery at Marionville under direction of
Harris of Clever.
Keener, Norma Lee (McGlothlin) 1928 - 15 Sep 1960
CCR 22 Sep 1960 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Lee Keener, 32, of Billings who died Tuesday
morning Sept. 15 at the State Sanitarium at Mt. Vernon, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Clever Baptist Church with the Revs. Frank Eaton and John Phillips officiating. Burial
was in Wright Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Survivors include her husband, Darrell; three daughters, Miss Linda McGlothlin
and Miss Linda McGlothlin, both of Crane and Miss Helen Jean Keener of the home; her

parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGlothlin of Crane; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Eby of Galena; five brothers, Johnny McGlothlin of Galena, Virgil, Homer and Billy
McGlothlin, all of Crane and Buddy McGlothlin of Billings; three sisters, Mrs. Lula
Chambers of Crane, Mrs. Retha Belle Branham of Galena and Miss Betty Ann
McGlothlin of Crane.
Keener, Virgie Ellen (Bohannon) Nelson 1895 - 2 Mar 1959 CCR 12 Mar 1959 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie Ellen Keener, 63. who died March 2 at her home
southeast of Clever, were held Thursday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian
Church, with Rev. Harold Mayes and Rev. Byron Stark officiating. Burial was in IOOF
Cemetery at Marionville under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. On May 17,
1917, she was united in marriage to A. T. Nelson, who preceded her in death in 1941. On
June 17, 1945, she was united in marriage to Ira Keener. She became a member of the
Christian Church at Afton, Okla. at an early age. Survivors include her husband, Ira
Keener of the home, one son, Robert {Paul Nelson of Long Beach, Calif., one daughter,
Mrs. Pauline George of Madison, Wisc., five grandchildren, three brothers, Doc, Cecil,
and Clyde Bohannon, all of Afton, Okla. and one sister, Mrs. Allie Gunderson of Kansas
City, Mo.
Keener, Willie H.
1874 - 4 Aug 1961 CCR 10 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Wagman & Emilie Keener - 1880 CCM Census, Polk Twp; married Mary
E. Chapman 8 Sep 1895]
Services for Willie H. Keener, 86, who died at the home of a son, Homer, Route
1, Billings, Friday morning, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union City Community Church
with the Rev. Hurel Merritt officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Keener, a retired farmer and Frisco blacksmith, had
worked for the railroad 20 years prior to retiring to his farm in Stone County. Survivors
besides his son are a sister, Mrs. Ida Washam of Springfield, a brother, Ira Keener of
Ozark; 14 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Keese, David Anthony 16 Jul 1954 - 5 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
David Anthony Keese, 43, Clever, died at 3:55 p.m.; Sunday, April 5, 1998, in
Cox Medical Center South. David was born Friday July 16, 1954, in Springfield, Mo. He
attended Riverdale Baptist Church. David is survived by his parents, Russell and Betty
Herndon, Nixa; two daughters, Angie Fairchild and Summer Rogers, both of Springfield;
and a very special person, his fiancee Linda Baker of Clever; and one grandchild. He is
proceeded in death by his brother Mark Herndon, and his grandmother Lydia Herndon.
Services were held Wednesday, April 8, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial
followed in Delaware Cemetery. In David's memory memorial donations may be made to
Tri-Lakes Hospice.
Keesling, Jacob L. 1 Sep 1906 - 7 May 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Inez]
Services for Jacob L. Keesling, 70, of 1943 Cambridge were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Eureka, Mo. Methodist Church with the Revs. Keith Lee and J. D. Little officiating.
Burial was in Eureka Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin of Springfield. Mr.

Keesling died at 4:40 a.m. Saturday in Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. He
was a member of the Eureka Methodist Church. He was a member of the IOOF and the
Masons AF and AM in Conway. Surviving are his wife, Inez; a son, J. L. of Springfield;
two daughters, Mrs. Charles Taylor, Marshfield and Mrs. Roberta Harville, Nixa; two
brothers, William of Marshfield and John of Pontiac, Mich. and six grandchildren.
Keeton, Dollie 18 Sep 1905 - 4 Nov 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: married Clyde Keeton 15 Nov 1898 - Nov 1980]
Dollie Keeton, 84, formerly of Nixa, died last Saturday in Springfield. Mrs.
Keeton was born Sept. 18, 1905, and was married to Clyde Keeton, who preceded her in
death. She was a secretary for Frisco Railroad before her retirement. She is survived by
nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services were held Monday in Harris Colonial
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery.
Keeton, Howard Raymond 18 Apr 1909 - 19 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Martin Luther & Carol Lee (Keithley) Keeton; married Stella Margaret
Cline]
Howard R. Keeton, 60, of Springfield, died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.
ion Cox Medical Center following a lingering illness. Mr. Keeton was a native of
Christian County. He is survived by two sons, Donald Keeton of Inglewood, Calif.. and
William Keeton of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Marketa Ricrost, Huntsville, Ala.
and Mrs. Bonnie Sue Martin of Okinawa, Japan; one half-brother, Roy Knight of
Wichita, Kan,. and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Adams Chapel in Ozark with Conrad Kitchell officiating, Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Keeton, Leonard O. “Shorty” 16 Sep 1906 - 12 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Martin Luther & Carol Lee (Keithley) Keeton]
Funeral services for Leonard “Shorty” Keeton, 58, a resident of Sunshine Acres,
Springfield, who died there at 9:15 p.m. Sunday after a lingering illness, were at 10 a.m.
today in Adams Chapel here, with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Adams-Lakin. Mr. Keeton was a former resident of
Ozark and was well known in the community. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Carol Knight of Lockwood; one brother, Howard of
Springfield; and two half-brothers, Ray Knight, Wichita, and Richard Knight, state of
Tennessee.
Keeton, Martha (Williams) 25 Nov 1871 - 4 Feb 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: married William A. Keeton]
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Keeton, 90, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and
Ozark communities, who died Sunday in Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, were at 2
p.m. on Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. William White
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Survivors are a son, Clyde of Ozark and three grandchildren.
Keeton, William Dean 13 Nov 1937 - 13 Sep 2005 SN-L 15 Sep 2005

[Note: Son of Howard and Stella (Cline) Keeton; married 10 Jan 1955 Shirley Anderson]
William Dean Keeton, 67, Springfield, was born on November 13, 1937, in Ozark
to the late Howard and Stella (Cline) Keeton, and passed away on September 13, 2005, in
his home surrounded by his loving family. On January 10, 1955, he was united in
marriage to Shirley Anderson and to this union one daughter was born. He proudly
served his country in the Air Force from 1955 to 1959. William retired from Bus
Andrews Trucking in 2001, where he was a welder. His hobbies included lighter
collecting, airplanes, and woodworking. William will be sadly missed by all who knew
him. Survivors include his loving wife of the home, Shirley; daughter, Tanya R. Doubek
and husband, Jerry of Springfield; two grandchildren, Breannon and Taylor Doubek;
sisters, Markeeta Ricroft and husband, Jerry of Alabama and Bonnie Martin and husband,
Forrest of California; sisters-in-law, Mary Newbill and husband, Leonard, and Laura
Faith; nieces and nephews, Pam Fields and husband, Roger, Paula Brake, Cindy
Montgomery, Sheila Burros and husband, Mark, Dave Montgomery and wife, Denise and
Curtis Montgomery and wife, Jill; numerous other loving relatives; and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Don Keeton. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2005, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
Service at White Chapel. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens with
military honors provided. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Friday,
September 16, 2005, at the funeral home, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO
65802. Online condolences can be made at www.tshfuneralservice.com
Keezer, Vicky Kay 18 Aug 1959 - 11 Aug 2005 SN-L 13 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Dick & Betty Keezer]
Vicky Kay Keezer, 45, Billings, passed away at 4:44 a.m. Thursday, August 11,
2005, in her home. She was born August 18, 1959, in Billings and attended the Billings
schools. She was formerly employed at Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. Vicky
enjoyed cooking, entertaining, and spending time with her son. She is survived by a son,
Robert Keezer, of the home; her mother, Betty Keezer, Billings; her father, Dick Keezer,
Neosho; a brother, Rick Keezer and wife, Debbie; a nephew, James Keezer and wife,
Kelly; a niece, Shelly Keezer; and great-nephew, Elijah Keezer, all of Neosho; a dear
friend and father of her son, Gray Davis, Billings; other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2005, in Billings First Baptist Church
with Pastor Lloyd Heavin officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The Billings chapel will be
open noon Sunday, where visitation will be 3 to 5 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Billings First Baptist Church.
Keffer, Donald F. 2 Oct 1931 - 20 Aug 1991 NN-E 29 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Donald L. & Ethel Keffer]
Donald F. Keffer, 59, Nixa, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1991, in his home. He was
born Oct. 2, 1931, in Tuswacas, Ohio, to Donald L. and Ethel Keffer. He was a housing
maintenance worker at Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, and a member
of North Nixa Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors
include two sons, Tony and Donald, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; two brothers, Terry, Spring
Hill, Kan., and Benjamin, Gainesville, Fla.; two sisters, Martha Civello and Doris

Donahue, both of Urichsville; and seven grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Aug.
22, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial was in McComb Cemetery,
near Marshfield.
Keilbarth, Harold Junior 1943 - 26 Jun 1956 CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
Funeral services for Harold Junior Keilbarth, 12 of Springfield, who was
accidently drowned Saturday, June 23 in James River near Galloway were held June 26
at 2:00 p.m. in the Galloway Baptist Church with Rev. Emmitt Dake. Burial was in
Galloway Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. His mother
preceded him in death in September 1954, and he is survived by his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. John Keilbarth, Jr. of Springfield; two sisters, Priscilla June and
Betty Lou; the paternal grandfather. John Keilbarth, Sr. of Galloway; and the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cook of Galloway.
Keilbarth, John
1891 - 22 Apr 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
Funeral services for John Keilbarth, 68, of Galloway who died April 22 at St.
Johns Hospital were held April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Galloway Baptist Church with Rev.
Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Lovetz, Poland, he came to America as a young
man and resided at Chadwick for many years before moving to Galloway. Survivors
include two sons, John Keilbarth, Jr. and Charles Keilbarth, both of Springfield; one
daughter, Mrs. Josephine Wilson of California; four grandchildren; two brothers, Robert
Keilbarth of British Columbia and Adolph Keilbarth of Breckenridge, Okla.; four sisters,
Mrs. Pauline Reinhardt of Fairmont, Okla., Mrs.. Amelia Bluemley, Mrs. Emma Brown
and Mrs. Christina Schults, all of the British Zone in Germany.
Keith, Vincent Anthony 13 Apr 1970 - 22 Jul 2006 SN-L 25 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Carl & Sharon (Pinzino) Keith; married Constance]
Vincent Anthony Keith, age 36, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July
22, 2006. He was born April 13, 1970, in St. Joseph, Missouri. He had been employed as
a Nurse Aide. Vincent loved the Lord and attended Generation Christian Center. He was
a loving father to his children. Survivors include his wife, Constance; two children, Joey
Keith and Vincenzo Keith; his father, Carl Keith and wife, Debbie, St. Joseph; five
brothers and sisters: Michelle Garrett and husband, Tim, David Keith, Ashley Keith,
Michael Bailey and wife, Barb, and Alisha Bailey; grandmother, Marylin Pinzino; aunts,
uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharaon
(Pinzino) Bailey; step-father, Jim Bailey; and grandfather, Otto Pinzino. A memorial
service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, in Generation Christian Center, Nixa, at
Hwy. 160 and CC, behind Pizza Hut, with a time of fellowship to follow. In lieu of
flowers, please make contributions in memory of Vincent through Great Southern Bank,
717 W. Mt. Vernon, Nixa, MO 65714. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Keithley, Anson 14 Sep 1878 - 15 Mar 1965 CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married 10 Feb 1901 Josie Harp 5 Feb 1881 - 22 Oct 1947]

Funeral services for Anson Keithley, 86, Nixa, who died at 2 p.m. at Mt. Vernon,
were at 2 p.m. today at Harris Chapel. Mr. Keithley was a member of the James River
Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ann; three daughters, Mrs. Eula
Whittington and Mrs. Gladys Aven, both of Nixa and Mrs. Esther Avery, 517 East Elm,
Springfield; four stepsons, Raymond Curbow of Nixa. Leslie Curbow of Route 12,
Springfield, Roy Curbow of 426 South Newton, Springfield; Fred of San Diego, Calif;
five step-daughters, Mrs.. Iva Faught of Springfield, Mrs. Euna Froussard of Tyler, Tex.,
Mrs. Eva Lewis of Springfield, Mrs. Lucille Burnett of Nixa, and Mrs. Hattie Lee Faught
of Stockton, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Shook of Springfield, Mrs. Amy Patterson
of Aurora and Mrs. Grace Austin of Altus, Okla.; and six grandchildren and 16 great
grandchildren.
Keithley, Harriet A. (Graves) 19 Aug 1894 - 15 Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8
[Note: married Louis Houston Keithley 14 Apr 1891 - May 1980]
Nixa - Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet A. Keithley, 78, Jamesville, were held
Monday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with Ronnie Wade officiating. Burial was in the
Jamesville Cemetery. he is survived by her husband, Houston; eight sons, Martin,
Theodore, Joe John and David., all of Clever, Perry, Nixa, William, Springfield and ??a,
Redford; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Maples, Springfield, Mrs. Anna Hicks, Nixa and
Mrs. Ora Hood of Elmira, Ore. two brothers, Jess Graves, Springfield and Charley
Graves of Elwood; four sisters, Mrs. Lou Pennington of Wichita, Kan, Mrs. Neal Sal???
of Bois-d-arc and Mrs. ? Maples of Miller and Mrs. Martha Salkin of Chico, Calif; 54
grandchildren, 79 great grandchildren and 13 great, great grandchildren.
Keithley, Helen Marie died 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Nov 2006 & SN-L 3 Nov 2006
Mrs. Keithley passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2006, in Ozark, Mo. A
funeral service will be held at the Forsyth Whelchel Funeral Chapel on Saturday,
November 4, 2006, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial Park, Branson, Mo.
Visitation will be Friday, November 3, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Forsyth Whelchel Chapel.
Keithley, Ida Mae (Wishon) 1925 - 11 Jun 1967 CCR 15 Jun 1967 p1
Mrs. Ida Mae Keithley, 41, Route 1, Clever, died Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a long illness. Surviving are her husband, William: four sons, James
Lee, Joe Paul, Jess Erie and Jay Carl and one daughter, Polly Mae, all of the home; her
mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wishon, Aurora; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Baker,
Aurora, Mrs. Margie Johnson, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs Elsie Keithley, Butterfield; three
brothers, Leo Wishon, Maryville, James Wishon, Verona, Carl Wishon, Aurora.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Union Ridge Church with the Rev.
Eli J. Routh and the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Keithley, J. W. A. 15 Jul 1867 - 21 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: married 17 Feb 1889 Frances A Stewart; married second Belle]
J. W. A. Keithley was born July 15, 1867 and passed away September 21, 1951 at
his home near Oak Ridge in Taney county. He was a life-long resident of Taney county
and had served as county assessor and two terms on the county court. On February 17,

1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Frances A Stewart at Reno, MO and to this
union 12 children were born. Two children, a son and a daughter, preceded him in death.
In 1945, he professed faith in Christ and was united with the Christian church. Surviving
are his wife, Belle; five sons, Elmer Lee, Burl, William Gary, Tipton and Luther
Keithley; five daughters, Mrs. Glossie Melton, Mrs. Edith Wortham, Mrs. Beulah Holt,
Mrs. Hazel Godley and Miss Anna Keithley. Funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon in the Oak Ridge church by Rev. Johnson and Rev. Grady. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Keithley, James Elmer Lee 1890 - 9 Nov 1966 CCR 17 Nov 1966 p1
Funeral services for James Elmer Lee Keithley, 76, Walnut Shade were at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov., 12, in Whelchel Chapel at Branson with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating,
Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Keithley died Wednesday night, Nov. 9 in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife, Mabel;
three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Bilyeu, Spokane, Mrs. Annabelle Dalton, Taneyville, and
Mrs. Betty Sackett, Arvada, Colo.; four brothers, Burl, Forsyth, Luther, Walnut Shade,
Tip, Rockaway Beach, and Guy, Mt. Vernon; four sisters, Mrs. Glessie Melton and Mrs.
Hazel Godlee, both of Rockaway Beach, Mrs. Beulah Goff, Chino, Calif. and Miss Ann
Keithley, San Gabriel, Calif; 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Keithley, James Neal 6 Jan 1915 - 22 Mar 1997 CCH-N 26 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Earl & Mollie (Maples) Keithley; married 17 Jun 1941 Clara Belle Fox]
James Neal Keithley, 82, Galena, died Saturday, March 22, 1997, in his home of
cancer. He was born January 6, 1915, in Stone County and was the son of Earl and Mollie
(Maples) Keithley. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and was
stationed in Africa and Italy. On June 17, 1941, he was united in marriage to Clara Belle
Fox. Together they owned and operated a general store in Abesville for 32 years. He was
a member of Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and served as a deacon for 41 years. He was
preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Fern Ellingsworth and Clara Brown.
Survivors include: his wife of 55 years, Clara Belle; a daughter and son-in-law, Janice
and Jerry Farley, Abesville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, James, Brian
and Deanna Farley, Galena and their children, Christopher and Amy, John and Cynthia
Farley, Manhattan, Kansas and their children; John Ross, Ashleaha, Jean Luc, and
Jessica, Joey and Cynthia Farley, Galena and Jeri Ann and Christopher Loomis, Galena; a
sister, Ruth Pohutsky, Shelby Township, Michigan; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with
Rev. Kenneth McIntosh and Danny Fox officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America, Inc.
Tri-Lakes, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65616.
Keithley, Josie A. (Harp) 5 Feb 1881 - 22 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Sarah Isabelle (Harp) Harp; married 10 Feb 1901 Anson
Keithley 14 Sep 1878 - 15 Mar 1966]
Mrs. Josie A. Keithley, 66, died at her home in Nixa Wednesday morning
following a lengthy illness, and funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the
Nixa Baptist church by Rev. Ross Carter of Buffalo, assisted by Rev. R.C. Harding of

Nixa. Burial was in Richwood cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of
Nixa. She is survived by her husband, Anson Keithley, and three daughters, Mrs. Eula
Whittington, Mrs. Gladys Aven and Mrs. Sarah Avery, all of Nixa.
Keithley, Lula M. (Stewart) 2 Aug 1884 - 6 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: married Pleasant Keithley 20 Oct 1881 - 22 Jan 1944]
Mrs. Lula Keithley, 94, of Walnut Shade, mother of Mrs. Mamie Bilyeu of
Chestnutridge, died July 6 in Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson. Services were
conducted July 1 by the Revs Wilbur and Donnie Blansit in the Oak Ridge Full Gospel
Church. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Keithley, Lula M. (Stewart) 1885 - 6 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p B7
The family of Lula Keithley wishes to express our appreciation for all the
beautiful flowers, food, prayers and all the many acts of kindness shown us during the
death of our loved one. May God bless each of you. Gladys Layton Mamie Bilyeu John
Layton Family
Keithley, Mabel Allie (Cupp) 8 Aug 1895 - 17 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Ike & Anna Cupp; married James Elmer Lee Keithley]
SPOKANE - Mrs. Mabel Keithley, 81, Spokane, who lived most of her life in the
Oak Ridge community in Taney County. died at 1:40 a.m. Friday in Skaggs Community
Hospital in Branson. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Bilyeu and Mrs.
Betty Sackett, both of Spokane, and Mrs. Anna Belle Dalton, Taneyville; three brothers,
Otto Cupp, Stuart, Iowa, Herbert Cupp, Fellows, Calif. and Elliott Cupp, Forsyth; three
sisters, Mrs. Nellie Bryant, Stuart, Iowa, Mrs. Daisy Bilyeu, Orangevale, Calif and Mrs.
Nettie Bilyeu, Pine Ridge, Mo.; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Keithley, Marion F. 17 May 1913 - 27 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of L. Houston & Harriet (Graves) Keithley; married 8 Sep 1935 Sylvia B.
King 27 Jul 1917 - 30 Aug 1978]
Marion F Keithley, 86, Clever, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999
in the home of his daughter and son-in-law in Clever. He was born May 17, 1913 in
Stone County, Mo. to L. Houston and Harriet Graves Keithley. He was united in marriage
to Sylvia King on Sept. 8, 1935, and two daughters were born to this union. She preceded
him in death August 30, 1978. He is survived by two daughters and their husbands,
Phyllis and Larry Bannister, Clever, and Betty and Jerry Haynes, Hale, Mo.; a
granddaughter, Alane Roy, Nixa; three grandsons and their wives, Ralph and Janine
Haynes, Jefferson City, Alan and Karen Bannister, Lee's Summit, J. Wayne and Michele
Haynes, Fayetteville, NC; seven great-grandchildren, Becky and Leanne Roy, Nixa,
Leiha and Keith Haynes, Jefferson City; Tyler and Emily Bannister, Lee's Summit and
Joel Haynes, Fayetteville, NC. Also surviving are three sisters, Mary Maples, Springfield,
Anna Hicks, Nixa and Ola Hood, Eugene, Oregon; six brothers, Theodore and David,
Hurley, Perry and John, Nixa, William T Springfield, and Ira of Clever. A brother, Joe
preceded him in death in 1981. Marion was a church leader, deacon, Sunday School
teacher and a longtime member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz. In recent years he
moved his membership to Clever First Baptist Church. He was a dairy and beef farmer

and a carpenter, with many woodworking hobbies. Marion is fondly remembered and
missed by his family that he loved so dearly. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation was at 7-8 p.m. Monday, in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clever First Baptist
Church Building Fund or the Jamesville Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of the
funeral home.
Keithley, Michael Gene 1968 - 2004 SN-L 2 Jun 2004
Funeral services for Michael Gene Keithley, age 35, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Healing River Worship Center, Walnut Shade. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Keithley, Michael Gene
16 Dec 1968 - 31 May 2004 CCH-N 8 Jun 2004
Michael Gene Keithley, age 35, died Monday, May 31, 2004 in Dallas County
Care Center, Buffalo. He had been diagnosed with Huntington's chorea several years ago.
He was born December 16, 1968 in Branson. In 1987 he graduated from Spokane High
School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Michael was a sawmill worker and also
worked in restaurants. He attended Victor Baptist Church in Branson. Survivors include:
His father and step-mother, Freddie and Helen Keithley, Walnut Shade; a sister, Rebecca
Cummings, Kirbyville; a half-sister, Debra Brady, Rockaway Beach; a niece, Kimberly
Cummings; and a nephew, Joshua Cummings. His mother, Deanna Centeno preceded
him in death. Funeral services were Friday, June 4, 2004 in Healing Rivers Worship
Center, Walnut Shade with Rev. Kenny Robinette officiating. Burial followed in Oak
Ridge Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Keithley, Neil R. Sep 1975 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Chris & ? (Whitner) Keithley]
CRANE - Services for Neil E. Keithley, the 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Chris Keithley, Crane were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Hurley High School gymnasium with
the Revs. H. E. Whitner and Perry Keithley officiating. Burial was in the Jamesville
Cemetery near Hurley under direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Neil died
Friday at the Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after a 10-day illness. Besides his
parents, he is survived by paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Keithley, Route 1,
Nixa; maternal grandparents, Mr., and Mrs. J. E. Whitner, Route 2, Crane; maternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Baxter, Chickasaw, Okla.; paternal great grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Route 1, Clever.
Keithley, Nettie Ann (Sellars) Curbow 1 Sep 1884 - 27 May 1967 CCR 1 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Mayberry R. & Hollie Emma Sellars; married first James N. Curbow
1 Feb 1869 - 7 Dec 1946 ; married second Anson Keithley 14 Sep 1878 - 15 Mar 1966;
stone under name Curbow]
Mrs. Ann Curbow Keithley, 82, a lifelong resident of Nixa, died at 1:40 a.m.
Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Keithley was the widow of Anson Keithley

who died in 1965. She was a member of James River Church of Christ. Survivors are four
sons, Raymond Curbow, Gallatin, Leslie Curbow, Springfield, Roy Curbow, Springfield,
and Fred Curbow, San Diego, Calif.; and five daughters, Mrs. Lois Faught, Springfield,
Mrs. Una Froussard, Tyler, Tex., Mrs. Eva Lewis, Springfield, Mrs. Lucille Barnett,
Nixa, and Mrs. Hettie Lee Faught, Stockton, Calif. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs.
Gertie Slay, Springfield; three step-daughters, Mrs. Eula Whittington, and Mrs. Gladys
Aven, both of Nixa, and Mrs. Esther Peters, Springfield; 14 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating, assisted by Edward P. Buttram. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery.
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Keithley, Nellie Ann (Sellars) Curbow 1 Sep 1884 - 27 May 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Keithley, 82, of Nixa who died Saturday morning
at Springfield Baptist Hospital will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating, assisted by Edward P. Buttram. Burial will be in Delaware
Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1963 in the margin. [Obit actually was in 28 May 1967 Springfield newspaper]
Keithley, Sylvia B. (King) 27 Jul 1917 - 30 Aug 1978
Services for Mrs. Sylvia Keithley, 61, Clever, was at 2 p.m. Friday in Mount Sinai
Baptist Church with the Rev. James Carter officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Keithley died at 5:47 Wednesday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Marion; two
daughters, Mrs. Betty Hanes, Hale, and Mrs. Phyllis Gene Banister, Nixa; a brother,
Clinton King, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Audrey Maples and Beatrice Maples, both of
Clever, and four grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of August 30, 1978 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Keithley, Theodore 28 Mar 1918 - 18 Sep 2006 SN-L 20 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Lewis Houston & Harriet Ann (Graves) Keithley; married Ruby Maxine
Chastain who died March 23, 1985; married Juanita (Lakins) Walles who died November
18, 2002]
Theodore Keithley, 88, Clever, passed away Monday, September 18, 2006, at his
home. He was born March 28, 1918, in Stone County, Missouri, to Lewis Houston and
Harriet Ann (Graves) Keithley. Theodore was united in marriage to Ruby Maxine
Chastain. They were blessed with eight children. Ruby passed away March 23, 1985.
Theodore, later, married Juanita (Lakins) Walles, who passed away November 18, 2002.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Larry; two brothers, Joe and
Marion; two sisters, Mary and Anna; two sons-in-law, Homer Wilson and Billy Joe
Wilson; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Keithley began his
ministry of the gospel in 1946 at the Jamesville Baptist Church where he was a charter
member. He is survived by seven children and their spouses, Billy and Linda Keithley,
Charles and Joyce Keithley, Jimmie Keithley, Danny and Joyce Keithley, JoAnn Wilson,
Linda and Roy Medlin, and Kathy and Steve McCroskey; five stepchildren: Dorothy

Stewart, John Walles, Diane Jennings, Donnie Walles, and Larry Walles; five brothers,
Perry, John, Willie, Ira and David Keithley; one sister, Ola Hood; 36 grandchildren, 77
great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; nine step grandchildren, 12 stepgreat-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday, September 21, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home Clever with Rev. Bally
Johnson and Rev. Allen Maples officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Kell, George Leroy 20 Aug 1925 - 20 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of George W. & Viola Mae (Hogan) Kell; married 31 Aug 1950 Jackie Ruth
Glenn 1931 - 13 Dec 2005]
George Leroy Kell went to be with his Lord on August 20, 2002 on his 77th
birthday. He was born in Salem, MO in 1925 to George W. and Viola Mae (Hogan) Kell.
He graduated from high school in Pavilion, WY. Saved as a teen, he was a faithful
follower of his Lord Jesus Christ. On August 31, 1950, he married Jackie Ruth Glenn.
Their marriage was blessed with five children. After 28 years of employment at the
Nooter Corporation in St. Louis, he retired and moved to the Ozark, MO area. Surviving
are: his loving wife, Jackie; children Glenn and Peggy Kell, Iowa City, IA, David and
Debra Plumlee, Independence, MO, Rand and Judith Kell, Fredericktown, OH, James
and Laura Spencer, Ozark, MO, Dave and Reba Bowden, Linden, MO; grandchildren
Rachel Cox, Ash Grove, MO, Rand Kell, Jr., Mount Vernon, OH, Jason and Amiee
Spencer, Springfield, MO, Wayne and Jennifer Patterson, Ann Arbor, MI, Ryan and
Carissa Kell, Overland Park, KS, Michael and Renee Gray, Louisville, KY, Rebecca
Spencer, Ozark, MO; Victoria Bowden and Katherine Bowden, Linden, MO; and greatgrandchildren Crystal Cox, Kyle and Emalee Spencer. Visitation will be at the Adams
Funeral Home in Ozark from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 23. A memorial service will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 24 at the Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Dr. Glenn
Kell officiating. A private interment will occur later on Saturday. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be given to the Gideons. Springfield News-Leader, August 22, 2002.
Kell, Jackie Ruth (Glenn) 1931 - 13 Dec 2005 SN-L 17 Dec 2005 & SN-L 18 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of John and Reba (Boyd) Glenn; married 31 Aug 1950 George Leoroy
Kell 20 Aug 1925 - 20 Aug 2002]
Jackie Ruth Kell went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2005, following a
brief battle with cancer. She was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1931 to John and Rebia
(Boyd) Glenn. She graduated from High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Saved as a child,
she was a faithful follower of her Lord Jesus Christ. On August 31, 1950, she married
George Leroy Kell. Their marriage was blessed with five children. She retired from the
Missouri State Highway Patrol as a driver examiner. She was an active member of the
Ozark Church of the Nazarene and the Christian County Friends of the Library. Surviving
are her children, Glenn and Peggy Kell, Iowa City, Iowa; Debra and David Plumlee,
Independence, Mo.; Rand and Judith Kell, Fredericktown, Ohio; Laura and James
Spencer, Ozark, Mo.; Reba and Dave Bowden, Linden, Mo.; 9 grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant
sister, Laura Lee, and her husband, George Leroy Kell. A memorial service was held
Saturday, December 17, 2005, at 12 noon at the Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Dr.

Glenn Kell officiating. A private interment followed later that day. In lieu of flowers,
donations may be given to The Gideons International, PO Box 293, Nixa, MO 65714.
Keller, Addie (Smith) Brickey Harrison 15 May 1913 - 22 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May
1999
[Note: Daughter of Clint & Julie (Highslip) Smith]
Addie Brickey Harrison Keller, daughter of Clint and Julie Highslip Smith was
born May 15, 1913 in Hartville, MO and died at Balanced Care West Nursing Home,
Springfield, Saturday, 10:23 a.m., May 22, 1999, at the age of 86 years and 7 days. Addie
was known for her hand sewn quilts that she enjoyed doing. She worked in several
restaurants as a cook in and around the Springfield area. She was a former resident of the
Hartville area. Addie was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Wilier Bud Brickey,
one son-in-law, Joseph G. Garner and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by two
daughters, Jenny Garner, Rogersville and Judy Gregson and her husband, Frank, Search,
AR; three sons, Gerald Brickey, Cedar Creek; Lilburn Bert Brickey and his wife Dorothy,
Springfield, and Donald Brickey and his wife Pat, Las Vegas, NV; one daughter-in-law,
Shirley Brickey, Macon, MO; 23 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 11 great
great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Balanced Care
Hospice, 514 W Fremont Rd., Lebanon, MO 65536. Funeral services were Tuesday, May
25 in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Brad
Smith officiating. Burial was at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery, Springfield. Pall Bearers
were Christopher Gray, Randy Weaver, Greg Parrish, Craig Sneed, Steve Maples and
Cory Brickey.
Keller, Alton P. “Al” 29 Dec 1925 - 18 Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: married Beverly]
Alton P. “Al” Keller, 50 of Route 1, Rogersville, died in Duke University
Hospital in Durham, N. C. while having open heart surgery, Friday, June 18th. He was an
elevator mechanic and in elevator construction until he suffered a heart attack almost two
years ago. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; three daughters, Kelly Ann of the home,
Joanne Keller of Springfield and Mrs. John (Janice: Lee of Springfield; three sons, Jim of
Mt. Vernon, Illinois, Bob of Springfield and Larry with the U. S. Navy, stationed aboard
the U. S. S. Truxton. His mother, Opal Keller of Ringgold, Va.; two sisters and three
brothers. Tentative arrangements are to bring his body back to this area for burial.
Services will be in Ringgold, Va. too, where Mr. Keller spent his early life. He was a
veteran of World War II with the Navy and had been employed with the Haughton
Elevator company in Springfield for several years. Contributions may be made to the
Heart Association or to the Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford. Services were at 2:00
p.m. Wed. at the Harris Chapel.
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Keller, Alton P. “Al” 29 Dec 1925 - 18 Jun 1976 OH 1 Jul 1976 p12
Since it is impossible to thank each one personally, may we take this means of
thanking everyone who has been so kind during the death of our loved one, Al Keller.
Your expressions of sympathy and deeds of kindness will be remembered by all of us.
Mrs. Beverly Keller, Jim, Bob, Larry, Janice, Joanne, Kelly Ann and the Whobrey
Families.

Keller, Benjamin F. 5 Nov 1865 - 28 Aug 1939
Funeral services for Benjamin F. Keller, 73, retired farmer who died at 8:45
o’clock yesterday morning in his home will be held at 2 o’clock at the Manley cemetery
near Nixa. He formerly lived near Nixa, but moved to Springfield one year ago.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Otis Haggerman, Springfield, Mrs. Lora Meese and
Mrs. Willie Young, both of Nixa; three sons, Walter Keller, Springfield, Wilburn Keller,
Nixa and Roscoe Keller, Jefferson City and 12 grandchildren. The Springfield Leader
August 29 1939.
Keller, Cleo Ellott 19 Mar 1911 - 5 Nov 2005 SN-L 8 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of James Wiley & Edna (Abney) Keller; married 1932 Otta Lee Faught ;
married 1969 Verna Wilson-Hicks]
Cleo Ellott Keller, 94, Springfield, born March 19, 1911, to the late James Wiley
and Edna (Abney) Keller in Christian County, passed away on Saturday, November 5,
2005, at St. John's Hospital. He was united in marriage to Otta Lee Faught in 1932 and to
this union four children were born. She passed away in 1964. Cleo later married Verna
Wilson-Hicks in 1969. In 1970 he retired from the Ash Grove Lime Company as a
Mechanic. His hobbies included wood working, wood crafting, fishing and bowling. Cleo
lived a long life and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include sons,
James Keller of Springfield, Eddie Keller and wife Carolyn of Nixa, and Rick Keller and
wife Shirley; and son-in-law, Kiney Stegner, all of Rogersville; 10 grandchildren; three
step-grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents;
both wives; daughter, Linda Stegner; two brothers, Chell and Kenneth Keller; sister,
Lilley Cox; and step-son, Kenneth Hicks. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,
November 9, 2005, at 11 a.m. in Galloway Cemetery under the direction of ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte. There will be no formal visitation, however,
friends may call at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Keller, Walter F. 27 Dec 1900 - Feb 1982
Walter F. Keller, 81, Springfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in his home after a
long illness. Mr. Keller, who lived most of his life here, was a bartender for many years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty White, Brookline; two brothers, Wilbur “Burr”,
Springfield, and Roscoe, Elkland; two sisters, Mrs. Lora Meese and Mrs. Willie Rogers,
both of Nixa; and Myrtle Halley, of the home. Ralph Thieme will announce services.
Clipping dated February 14, 1982.
Kelley, Byron “By” 13 Mar 1892 - 2 Mar 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: Son of ? & Alcy C. (?) Kelley; married O’Dessa Maud Weaver 7 Sep 1892 - 4 Apr
1958; surname spelling from tombstone, censuses, marriage and other records]
Funeral services for Byron “By” Kelly, 86 of Ozark, were held Tuesday in the
Adams Chapel, Ozark, with burial in the Weaver Cemetery. Dr. James K. Kellett
officiated. Mr. Kelly died in his home last Friday of natural causes. Kelly played bass
fiddle at Silver Dollar City and with the Ozark Opera and had been employed with
Hawkins Mill her about 40 years. He was a member of the Ozark Christian Church.

Survivors include a son, Junior D., Fairchild, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Greer and
Miss Dorothy Kelly, both of Alton, Ill,; a sister, Mrs. Alice Bonner, Springfield and two
grandchildren.
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Kelley, Byron “By” 13 Mar 1892 - 2 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB3
We the Kelley family wish to express out heart felt and sincere appreciation and
thanks to all who were so nice, kind and thoughtful in so many ways. in memory of our
beloved father, Byron Kelley. We also want to thank and remember those kind friends
and neighbors who may not have received a personal thank you message. We the Kelley
family regret and apologize to those of you whom we may have overlooked. It was not
intentional. Sincere thanks, The Kelley Family, Mary Eva, Dorothy and Junior.
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Kelley, Byron “By” 13 Mar 1892 - 2 Mar 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p1
A Million Memories
They called it “Ozark’s Grand Ole Opry”. Beverly Haworth Lines, daughter of
Leo and Lucille Haworth, of Springfield, named it when she was 8 years old. All now
that’s left of “Ozark’s Grand Ole Opry” is a pile of ancient, shattered lumber. And a
million memories. The shattered lumber is the remains of two buildings on the northeast
corner of the square demolished recently by B. J. Maddux, owner. A large part of the
sentimental memories are those of the musicians who held jam sessions every Saturday
25 years ago, playing the country favorites of Ozarkers and of others who jammed into
the old building or stood outside to listen. One of the tunes was “Greene County
Breakdown” written by Leo “Curly” Haworth as the theme of a band he led several years
ago called the Greene County Ramblers, named for an auto agency the Ramblers played
on sponsored shows. One of the musicians was By (Byron) Kelley said to be Ozark’s last
black citizen when he died last January. By Kelley’s death inspired one of the most
heavily attended funerals in Ozark history and eulogies by prominent citizens, including
Mayor Fesperman. Leader of the jam sessions was Emanuel Wood with his fiddle, still
sawing away at 79, donating his music to the Saturday night parties held once a month at
the Senior Citizen’s Center. His sons Ray and Rex often join in the Center sessions.
Other musicians included Thelma Wood Hermilla (bass), David Boyd (banjo), Nelson
Hermilla (guitar), Mrs. Posey of Ava (electric guitar) and Leo and his fiddle. Emanuel
Wood who sold the building to Maddux more than 20 years ago, occasionally plays at
Silver Dollar City with the Haworths and their group. John Osborn and Glen Mackey
could always be counted on to jig-dance at the jamborees. Beverly Haworth when she
was 8 asked is she could give the Grand Ole Opry name. She climbed up on a bench and
did the lettering on the tattered wall behind the seated listeners. By Kelley and his upright
bass gained farm in St. Louis when the Ramblers were invited for a department store’s
celebration of St. Louis’s 150th anniversary in 1976. The band’s appearance depended in
Kelley’s being included, as a salute to the black citizens of St. Louis. Haworth said his
group has been invited again, next summer, for an appearance in St. Louis, by the same
store, Famous-Barr. Kelley can’t make it. He’s on a permanent engagement with that Big
Jam Session in the Sky.
Includes five large photos on page 1
Mike Crain’s ‘Grand Ole Opry’ Pictures

The pictures here were developed for the Headliner by Mike Crain from negatives
taken at least 25 years ago. They were taken during Saturday night jam sessions in what
was called ‘Ozark’s Grand Ole Opry’ in buildings on the northeast corner of the Square,
demolished about a month ago. Identifications were by Emanuel Wood, leader of the
pickers and fiddlers Dean Harris and Leo and Lucille Haworth (assisted by Geneva Huff).
The latter three live in Springfield. Photo 1 caption - Marge Howell smiles and “counts
the house” while Emanuel Woods, mustached and dark haired around a quarter-century
ago, coaxes oldtime music out of his fiddle. Photo 2 caption - Mrs. Posey of Ava starts
the left to rights in this Mike Crain photo, with her electric guitar, woman with back to
camera unidentified, behind her Marge Howell, then Emanuel Wood, Dave Boyd, Nelson
Hermilla, Ray Wood (guitar) and Byron (By) Kelley admiring Thelma Wood Hermilla’s
technique on the upright piano. Photo 3 caption - Here are some spectators from around
25 years ago at Ozarks Saturday night Grand Ole Opry, the name given and painted by
Beverly Haworth Lines of Springfield when she was 8 years old. From left, Dora Lee
Barnett who died this past March 30, John Osborn and Mr. and Mrs. Brady Wood. Photo
4 caption - Identifications of this Mike Crain’s photo group. Mrs. Bob (Dude) Herndon,
Madge Howell, Mrs. Posey of Ava and her electric guitar, Dave Boyd (banjo), dancers
John Osborn (hat) and Glen Mackey. Behind Osborn on the upright piano is Thelma
Wood Hermilla. Photo 5 caption - The late Byron (By) Kelley, fingering the bull fiddle
about 25 years ago in Ozark’s Grand Ole Opry. Profile at left is Thelma Wood Hermilla,
probably playing the guitar. She also played the upright bass fiddle and still does. (Story
from Kelley’s funeral last March is inside today’s Headliner)
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Kelley, Byron “By” 13 Mar 1892 - 2 Mar 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p1
At Long Last - The By Kelley Story, By Joe Cody, News Editor
“Why don’t you do a story on By Kelley?” By Kelley? Who’s By Kelley. These
were a reader’s question and my answer when Byron Kelley died last March 2, just 13
days short of his 87th birthday. “He was Ozark’s last black citizen.” Well, what else. “Er
- I’ll look around and find someone to tell you about By.” We were new in Ozark last
March, and in our haste to get on with the “important” news, we never got around to
learning about By Kelley. Then J. B. Maddux tore down his old buildings on the
northeast corner of the Square. And somebody said, : for years, they held country music
jam sessions there on Saturday nights.: Then, Mike Crain brought us prints of pictures he
took he doesn’t know how many years ago, of Emanuel Wood and his “Ozark’s Grand
Ole Opry” and of spectators who gathered every Saturday night to listen., In one of the
photos was By Kelley pounding out rhythms on a bass fiddle. We began to ask around
and found that Kelley’s funeral was one of the biggest Ozark ever had . . . that 250 to 300
people attended . . . that those who couldn’t get into the 200-seat chapel at the Adams
Funeral Home stood outside and listen via loudspeaker. The even before, 100 to 125
visited with the family. At the funeral, they heard a minister and five other white resident
eulogize By Kelley as a gentle, highly respected man who brought musical joy and
inspiration to uncounted thousands in Ozark and Silver Dollar City. (He also played in St.
Louis during that city’s sesquicentennial in 1976). About him, it seemed nobody could
think of an unkind thought. We learned there was a tape recording of the service. It was
made by Anthony McConnell, Ozark lawyer and lifelong friend of Kelley. Mrs. Thelma
Adams obtained it for us from Mrs. Dorothy Kelley who lives now in her father’s home.

On an inside page, we are publishing excerpts from the tributes paid to Kelley at his
funeral.
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Kelley, Byron “By” 13 Mar 1892 - 2 Mar 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p5
By Kelley’s Funeral One of Ozark’s Biggest.
Eulogies from Ozark residents marked the funeral service last March 6 of Byron
(By) Kelley. Among them were Dwight Hawkins, Mayor Leon Fesperman, Homer
Lawing, Anthony McConnell and Mrs. Janis Rhodes. The pallbearers were Algia Gray,
Hawkins, Ted Green, Loyce Bilyeu, Delbert Cook and H. A. Buddette. The soloist was
Mrs. Janis Rhodes. Mrs. Freda Sweet was the organist. Dr. James Kellett, minister, Ozark
Christian Church, was the officiant. Dr. Kellett included these poetic points in his long
eulogy. “Your years of life were a lovely song, the last sweet notes of which stood long.
You passed into silence while we listened. We who loved you listen still, expectantly,
and we feel that grief for you was surely wrong. You have merely passed beyond where
we cannot see. For us who know you, dead of ages past, you took life tiptoe to the very
last. It never lost its lovely look, You kept your interest in its thrill book. To you, death
came no conquering in the end. You merely waved and smiled at another friend.” “Here
was a men who came to be loved and respected by the whole town of Ozark. Hawkins
“We are here today to honor By and pay our last respects to him whom I consider one of
Ozark’s finest citizens. He has lived here his entire life. “By started work for my father in
the flour mill when I was seven years old. He continued for practically forty years. He
was the first colored person that I had ever seen. “By was a man who would give you an
honest day’s work. I’ve seen By come to work many times when he was really too sick to
work, but it was a loyalty to his job that he showed up to do his work. “I worked side by
side with By for several years at different levels of work and I never thought of him any
different than I did the white men who worked for my father, and I always thought that
practically all the citizens of Ozark felt the same way and think those thoughts are proven
here today by so many of you being here to pay your final respects to By, and by the
many beautiful flowers. “When his wonderful wife Odessa was living, they were both
very active in the Ozark Christian Church. After she passed away, By never attended
much, but he was loyal - he always had someone come by to give them his monthly
financial contribution to the church. “By loved his music and he thrilled many people. A
lot of you have heard his bass fiddle. I can remember when I was real young, you heard
the music in someone’s yard, it would be By and somebody playing and a bunch of us
younger people would go and we’d dance out in the yard. You could catch them in
different parts of town. And, as you all know, later he played at Silver Dollar City. His
heart was with his music. His heart was in being a good friend to everyone. “About two
weeks ago, I had a long visit with By, whom I considered my very close friend. and my
closing thought today is that God has gained a friend and that Ozark has lost one.
McConnell - “ I feel like God has blessed Ozark by letting By Kelley live with us. I feel
like we have had a real spiritual life by seeing By every day and by seeing him smile.
Fesperman - “As the mayor of Ozark, I’m speaking for the people. He was a very good
citizen. Janis Rhodes - “Today is the end of an era in Ozark. I think we all respected By.
I remember growing up in the Christian Church. They were always there. Lawing
recalled that he knew Kelley as a boy because “my parents raised him.”

Kelley, Carl Lee 1958 - Jul 2005 SN-L 14 Jul 2005
Carl Lee Kelley, age 47, of Holts Summit, formerly of Galena, passed away on
Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 16, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial will follow in Martin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12 noon until
service time on Saturday.
Kelley, Cynthia (Smith) 1958 - 8 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & ? (?) Smith; married Wiley Kelley]
Cynthia Kelley, 29, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, formerly of Springfield, died at
9:08 a.m. Friday at the Lake Charles Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Graveside
services for Mrs. Kelley were held Tuesday in the Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs.
Kelley was a native of Branson, and lived in Springfield most of her life, until moving to
Lake Charles four years ago. She was a legal secretary and a member of the Krewe Bon
Vie. Her survivors include her husband, Wiley; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith,
Springfield; a sister, Jannelle Smith, Springfield; her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Smith; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Mitten, Ozark.
Kelley, David C. “Bear” 23 Nov 1943 - 17 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Herndon D. & Carolyn Kelley]
David C. “Bear” Kelley, age 52, of Billings, passed away at 1:30 a.m.,
Sunday, March 17, 1996, after a brief illness. He was born November 23, 1943 in
Kodiak, Alaska. He was a brick mason by trade and a free spirit at heart. He served
his country as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by: his
parents, Carolyn and John Russell, of Springfield, and Herndon D. Kelley, Cabot,
Ark.; three sisters, Karen Wilkerson-Needy and Chuck Needy, Washington, D.C.,
Carolyn Brashears and her husband, Dale, and Rosalind Kraeger and her husband,
Donald, all of Springfield: a brother, Eric Daniel Kelley and his wife, Camille, of
Cabot, Ark.; a special heart companion, Aileen Merritt, Billings; many nieces,
nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and many special friends. He will be
greatly missed and loved by all who knew him. Graveside funeral services were
Tuesday, in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with Rev. Sonny
Simpson, of Aurora, officiating, a close personal life-long friend and “brother.”
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Kelley, Dorothy 3 Mar 1918 - 27 Mar 1995 CCH-N 5 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Byron "By" and Odessa (Weaver) Kelley]
Dorothy Kelley, 77, Ozark, died Monday, March 27, 1995, in Doctor's Hospital,
Springfield. She was born March 3, 1918, in Ozark, the daughter of Byron "Bye" and
Odessa Weaver Kelley. She lived in Ozark most of her life. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Survivors include a daughter, Mary K Perkins, Ozark; a brother, Delane
Junior Kelley and his wife, Emma, Fairfield, Calif.; an aunt, Alice Bonner, Springfield;
and a nephew, Delane Byron Kelley. Services were held Thursday in Weaver Cemetery
under the. direction of Adams Funeral Home, with the Rev. Paul Whitfield officiating.
Kelley, Eleanor d 17 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: married Eugene B. “Pete” Kelley 13 May 1913 - 8 Jan 1968]

Mrs. Eleanor Kelley died Thursday, Fri. 17 at the home of a relative in Chicago.
A former resident of Ozark, she was the widow of the late Pete Kelley and a daughter-inlaw of Byron Kelley of Ozark. Other survivors include three sisters and two brothers,
Funeral services and burial were at Godfrey, Ill.
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Kelley, Eleanor d 17 Feb 1972 OH 24 Feb 1972 p8
Word has been received by relatives and friends of the passing of Mrs. Elanor
Kelly, formerly of Ozark. Mrs. Kelly, daughter-in-law of Byron Kelly, Ozark, died
Thursday, February 17, in Alton, Ill.
Kelley, Elsie O. (Bilyeu) Hale 25 Jun 1896 - 28 Apr 1992 NN-E 29 Apr 1992
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Emma Belle (Haslip) Bilyeu; married William Alexander
Hale 9 Aug 1890 - 10 May 1949; married second ? Kelley]
Elsie Hale Kelley, 95, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday
in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born June 25, 1896, in Christian County to
J.T. and Belle Bilyeu. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, W.A. "Bill" Hale, in 1949; and a granddaughter, Janice Hale, in
1974. Survivors include her son, Bernal Hale and his wife Imogene, Springfield; a sister,
Stella McCoy; a brother, Clinton Bilyeu; four grandchildren, Marilyn Reid, country of
Saudi Arabia, Rusty Hale and Bill Hale, both of Springfield, and Debbie Witt, Walnut
Shade; nine great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Services were Friday
in Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, Ozark, with the Rev. Guy Lawyer
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Kelley, Ervin Richard 29 Oct 1904 -19 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
Ervin Richard Kelley, 83, of Ozark, died at 4 a.m. Saturday at Springfield
Community Hospital following a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Kelley, a retired
construction worker, were held Tuesday in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Smallett.
Burial was under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Kelley, Eugene B. “Pete” 13 May 1913 - 8 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Byron “By” and Odessa Maud (Weaver) Kelley; married Eleanor d 17 Feb
1972]
Funeral services for Eugene B. “Pete” Kelley, 54. of Ozark who died at 10 a.m.
Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be held at one o’clock Saturday afternoon in
the Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, with the Rev. William E. Pitts, of Springfield and the
Rev. Allen Harrison of Ozark officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery north of
Ozark. Mr. Kelley, a native of Ozark, was a construction worker and helped build many
of the new buildings at Southwest Missouri State College in recent years. At the time he
became incapacitated by illness several weeks ago, he was employed on the new Zenith
plant in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor of the home here; his father,
Byron Kelley of Ozark; one brother, Junior Kelley with the armed forces in Germany,
who arrived in Ozark Wednesday morning; two sisters, Mrs. May Greer of Alton, Ill. and
Miss Dorothy Kelley of Ozark; a niece, Mary K. Perkins of Alton; a nephew, Delane
Kelley of Los Angeles, Calif; four aunts and two uncles.

Keller, Henrietta 1885 - 14 Apr 1949 CCR 21 Apr 1949
[Note: Daughter of & Bessie (?) Keller]
Miss Henrietta Keller of Springfield passed away in St. Johns hospital in
Springfield on April 14. She has been hospitalized since January 16, when she fell and
suffered a broken hip. Miss Keller was widely known for her outstanding and exceptional
success in musical circles. She was a member of the SMS faculty for 35 years and was
actively teaching until the time of her accident. Miss Keller is a sister of Mrs. Leo
Berghaus, who with her family, now of Springfield, were former Billings residents. Miss
Keller often visited here and will be remembered by many Billings people. Funeral
services were held Saturday morning in the Immaculate Conception Catholic church in
Springfield with burial made in St. Mary’s cemetery there.
Kelley, James Robert 13 Jun 1926 - 6 Feb 1960 CCH 18 Feb 1960 p1
[Note: son of Byron “By” & Odessa Maud (Weaver) Kelley]
Funeral services for James Robert Kelley, 32, a former resident of Ozark, who
died Saturday, Feb. 6 at his home in Alton, Ill. were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a native of Ozark and a veteran of
the Korean conflict. Survivors include his father, Byron Kelley of Ozark; two brothers,
Eugene “Pete” Kelley of Ozark and Master Sergeant Delane Kelley, serving with the Air
Force in Alaska; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Eva Greer and Miss Dorothy Mildred
Kelley, both of Alton, Ill.
Kelley, Lera Ann (Gregg) 17 Mar 1926 - 31 Aug 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Oscar Lee & Lillie Rose (Beroth) Gregg]
Lera Ann Kelley, 76, formerly of Galena, died Aug. 31, 2002, in Dalworth
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Arlington, Texas. She was born March 17, 1926, in
Reeds Spring, the daughter of Oscar Lee Gregg and Lillie Rose (Beroth) Gregg. She was
a member of Highlandville Church of Christ. She was a caring person, giving to others
whenever needed. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Shirley and James
Gideon, Carrollton, Ga., Wanda and Paul Hill, Arlington, Texas, George and Terri
Kelley, Lathrop, and Carl and Angie Kelley, Holts Summit; 12 grandchildren, Renee
Wells and husband Brandon, Carrollton, Ga., Kimberly Sullivan and husband Terry
Temple, Ga., Brian Gideon, Carrollton, Ga., Tony Scobee, Ft. Worth, Seantelle Scobee,
Dallas, Christopher Hill, Arlington, Texas, Amanda Hill, Arlington, Texas, Jackson
Kelley and Daniel Kelley, both of Lathrop, Shannon Kelley, California, Mo., Mariya
Stewart and husband Gabe, Jefferson City and Mellissa Sharp, Jefferson City; 12 greatgrandchildren; eight brothers and sisters, Josephine Thompson, Ozark, Evelyn Gregg and
Gladys Gregg, both of Kansas City, Betty Venus and husband James, Pleasant Valley,
David Gregg, Greenfield, Edna Riley and husband Bill, Warsaw, James Gregg Sr. and
wife Helen, Galena, and Ruth Coleman and husband Eldon, Kansas City. Her parents and
a brother, Robert Gregg preceded her in death. Funeral services were Sept. 3, 2002, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Bill Mills, of Highlandville, officiating. Burial
followed in Martin Cemetery, Spokane. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association.

Kelley, Odessa Maud (Weaver) 7 Sep 1892 - 4 Apr 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5
[despite obit saying maiden name was Wright, censuses, marriage record, etc. all say she
was a Weaver; married Byron Kelley]
Funeral services for Mrs. Odessa Maud Kelley, 66, who died suddenly in Ozark
were held Monday, April 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel at the Chaffin Funeral Home in
Ozark, with Rev. Richard Pope, Dean of the School of the Bible at Drury College,
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, north of Ozark under direction of Chaffin.
Mrs. Kelley was born near Highlandville, the daughter of Charles and Rachael Wright. At
the age of 16, she united with the First Christian Church of Ozark, where she remained a
faithful member for 50 years. Her complete unselfishness and genuine solicitude for the
welfare of her friends and neighbors endeared her to all who knew her. Survivors include
her husband, Byron Kelley to whom she was married December 15, 1912, three sons,
Eugene Byron Kelley of Ozark, Master Sergeant Delane June Kelley of Travis Air Force
Base, Calif. and James Robert Kelley of Madras, Ore.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Eva
Greer and Miss Dorothy Kelley, both of Alton, Ill.; two grandchildren; four brothers,
Charles and Eugene Wright of Indianapolis, Ind. and William Wright of Godfrey, Ill. two
sisters, Mrs. Beulah Raglin and Mrs. Kathleen Holman, both of Godfrey, Ill.
Kelly, Jewell Maggie (Biggs) 1904 - 3 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
Jewell Maggie Kelly, 84, of Rogersville, died at 5:25 a.m. June 3 at Nixa Park
Care Center in Nixa following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Kelly were held at 2 p.m.
June 7 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with Roy Wilson officiating.
Burial was in Smith Cemetery, near Rogersville. Born Sept. 8, 1904, in Springfield to
John and Rebecca Biggs, Mrs. Kelly had been a member of the Church of Christ for more
than 40 years. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Boyd, Rogersville, and
Georgia Keller, Springfield: two brothers, Lonnie Biggs, McPherson, Kansas, and Walter
Biggs, Rogersville; two grandchildren, Larry Keller, Springfield, and Mike Boyd,
Rogersville; one great-grandchild, Michael Boyd, Rogersville; and several nieces and
nephews.
Kelly, Lydia Opal (Tillman) 4 Sep 1911 - 14 Jul 2000 CCH-N 19 Jul 2000
[Note: Daughter of James & E. Maude M. (Bradley) Tillman; married Robert Harvey
Kelly 1 Feb 1900 - 10 Nov 1970]
Lydia "Opal" Kelly, 88, was welcomed into Heaven by loved ones and friends
Friday morning. She left her earthly home in the Linden-Pippensville area at 3:00 a.m. on
July 14, 2000. Opal was an office manager in Tulsa until she retired in 1965 and returned
here with Hervey, her husband. She was a true helping hand to all her family, friends and
neighbors. She especially enjoyed Elm Grove Church's Lords Acre Sales and collecting
donations for the Linden Cemetery on Memorial Weekend and visiting the families. She
was also an avid fan of the Ozark Mountain Ducks Baseball Team. Opal is survived by
one sister, Geneva Huff of Rogersville; a niece and her husband, Juanita and Raymond
Marler of Bixby, Oklahoma; a nephew and his wife, Jim and Judy Huff, of Rogersville;
many great nieces and great nephews; a stepdaughter, Faye McDonough of Claremore,
Oklahoma; six step grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and one great greatgranddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hervey Kelly, her parents,
James and Maude Tillman; a sister, Inez Tillman; a brother, Jefferson Tillman; and a
stepdaughter, Cloetta Knowlton. Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 16,

2000, at the Linden Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Linden Cemetery Fund at
the Ozark Bank.
Kelly, Robert Harvey 1 Feb 1900 - 10 Nov 1970 CCR 12 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: married Lydia Opal Tillman 4 Sep 1912 - 14 Jul 2000; spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Robert Hervey Kelly, 70, Sparta, will be at 2 p.m. today in
Marsh Funeral Chapel, Rogersville, with burial in Linden Cemetery south of Rogersville,
Mr. Kelly died at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He had
been a patient in the intensive care unit. He was a retired mechanist for Frisco Railway at
Tulsa, Okla. and had moved to Sparta five years ago. Surviving are his wife, Opal; two
daughters, Mrs. Foye (SIC) McDonough, Torrence, Calif. and Mrs. Cloetta Knowlton,
Topeka, Kan.; three brothers Herbert, Hot Springs, Ark., Lake, Tulsa, and Blake, San
Francisco, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Edyth Schlegel, Hollywood,. Flo.; six grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Kelsay, Elva Florence (Gray) 1893 - 22 May 1972 CCR 25 May 1972 p4
Mrs. Elva Florence Kelsay, 78, of Springfield, died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital, after a long illness. Mrs. Kelsay was a native of the Ozark community. A
member of the Springfield First Baptist Church, Mrs. Kelsay is survived by two sons,
Claud Kelsay and Richard Kelsay, both of Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
Alford of Rogersville and Mrs. Clessie Hiers of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Elbert
Elbert and Mrs. Lois Parten, both of Springfield; a brother, Algia Gray, of Wichita, Kan.;
nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
today in the Ralph Thieme Chapel, with the Rev. Guy Lawyer officiating. Burial will be
in Maple Park Cemetery.
Kelso, Rebecca Sue (Gregg) 17 May 1954 - 16 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
[Note: married 11 Apr 1987 Timothy O. Kelso]
Rebecca Sue Gregg Kelso, age 45, of Springfield, died Sunday, January 16, 2000,
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 17, 1954 in Aurora,
Illinois, She was a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. She
served as a missionary to Chile and on April 11, 1987 she and Timothy O. Kelso were
married. Together they served as missionaries to Argentina before returning to this area.
Rebecca had been a Corporate Assistant for O'Reilly Automotive. She was a member of
Baptist Temple, Springfield. Survivors include: her husband, Timothy; a daughter,
Marianne Kelso; her parents, Robert and Mary Gregg; a brother, Steve Gregg, Columbus,
Ohio; and a brother-in-law, Tommy Coffer, Springfield; and other relatives and friends
whose lives were touched by her compassionate heart and her love for the Lord. A sister,
Barbara Jo Coffer preceded her in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 18 in
Baptist Temple, Springfield, with Pastor Bill Dowell, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Old
Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Keltner, Almond Fult 15 Nov 1874 - 29 Apr 1961
[Note: married Annie McCroskey 7 Oct 1879 - 15 Nov 1939]
A.F. Keltner, 86, of Brookline, Route 1, member of a pioneer Greene County
family, died Saturday at the home of a son, Felix, Route 1, Brookline. Mr. Keltner, who

retired from active farming only last year, had been in failing health the past few months.
He spent his entire life in the vicinity where he was born. A livestock man, he was
especially known for his fine Aberdeen-Angus herd. He was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. The family farm land is a few miles from Wilson’s Creek
Battlefield. Three sons reside on neighboring farms in the Brookline community. They
are Felix, Lloyd and Howard. Mr. Keltner also is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Mae
Howe, Brookline, Mrs. Delpha Carter, Route 2, Ash Grove and Mrs. Doris Phillips,
Route 2, Republic; 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Buckmaster
officiating. Burial will be in the Manley Cemetery south of Battlefield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Keltner, Annie (McCroskey) 7 Oct 1879 - 15 Nov 1939
[Note: married Almond Fult Keltner 15 Nov 1874 - 29 Apr 1961]
Mrs. Annie Keltner, 60, wife of A. F. Keltner, Greene county farmer, died at 8:10
o’clock this morning at there home three miles southwest of Battlefield following a long
illness. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Loyd Keltner, Brookline;
Felix Keltner, Springfield, and Howard Keltner of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mae
How, Brookline, Mrs. Delpha Carter, Springfield, and Mrs. Doris Phillips, Republic; four
brothers, Rudie McCroskey, Brookline, Felix McCroskey, Republic, Eddie McCroskey,
Springfield and June McCroskey, Springfield, and five sisters, Mrs. Lettie Tongker, Ash
Grove, Mrs. Pearl Hoffman, Mrs. James Johnson, Mrs. John W. Bass and Mrs. John
Wilson, all of Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 0’clock Thursday afternoon
in the home. Springfield Leader, November 15, 1939.
Keltner, Bessie A. (Gilmore) 24 Jan 1873 - 27 Apr 1947 CCR 1 May 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Homer G. & Lucy A. Gilmore; married 10 Sep 1894 Walter E.
Keltner 2 Apr 1872 - 20 Jun 1955]
Bessie A. Gilmore was born at Maysville, Mo., on Jan. 24, 1873, and passed away
Sunday, April 27, 1947, at her home at Nixa, Mo., following an illness of several weeks.
She was united in marriage to Walter E. Keltner on Sept. 10, 1894, and to this union were
born seven children, four of whom preceded her in death. In 1888, at the age of 15, she
united with the Congregational church at Riverdale, and after her marriage, Mrs. Keltner
became a member of the Nixa Christian church, and served her Master with that
congregation so long as her physical strength permitted and spiritually until her death.
Mrs. Keltner is survived by her husband, Walter E. Keltner; three children, Merle B.
Jones, Kyle and Lloyd Keltner; five grandsons and one great-granddaughter. Extending
their heartfelt sympathy and joining in mourning the passing of Mrs. Keltner are the host
of lifelong associates and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon
in the Nixa Christian church, conducted by Rev. Paul Downs, and burial was in Chastain
cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Keltner, Bonda E. 17 May 1893 - 22 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Marion Francis & Della J. (Kerr) Keltner; married 22 Oct 1913 Grace
Hollingshead 9 May 1894 - Jan 1987]

Bonda E. Keltner, 75, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Nixa
community, died at 6:05 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. Mr.
Keltner is survived by his wife, Grace of the Route 1, Nixa home; one daughter, Mrs.
Robert I. Souter, Route 1, Nixa; three brothers, Jack, Route 11, Springfield and Lee and
Lum, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Hope Hedgpeth, Nixa, and Mrs. Fern Angelo,
Kansas City; and two grandchildren. Funeral services for Mr. Keltner will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Dale De Long officiating. Burial will
be in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Carrie Blanche (Mitchell) 8 Dec 1894 - 30 May 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of Martha E. (Whittington) Mitchell; married John Halbert Keltner 26
Oct 1895 - 27 Aug 1972]
Mrs. Carrie Keltner, 73, a life-long resident of the Nixa community, died at 10:30
p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a nine-week illness. Mrs. Keltner
was a member of Springfield Christian Cherish and the Springfield Sorosis Club, she was
also a national flower show judge. Her survivors include her husband, J. Halbert; a
daughter, Mrs. Russel B. Wood, Nixa; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Other
survivors include a brother, Thomas Mitchell of Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. Dale DeLong and John Whitmer
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Daisy (Barnett) 21 Feb 1913 - 21 Sep 1990 NN-E 27 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Marshall & Margaret Barnett; married Lester Keltner]
Daisy Keltner, 77, died Friday, Sept. 21, 1990, in Springfield at the home of a
daughter. She was born Feb. 21, 1913, at Brown's Spring. She was the daughter of
Marshall and Margaret Barnett. She had lived in Chestnutridge for 60 years. She was a
member of the Chestnutridge Southern Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a
son, Sidney Keltner, in 1964; five brothers; and her parents. Survivors include her
husband, Leslie Keltner; three daughters and sons-in-law, Annalee and Robert Grady,
Springfield, Jean and J.T. Edley, Spokane, and Alice and Jerry Forrester, Smithville;
eight grandchildren, Mark Keltner, who was raised in the home, June Chism, Jayne
Gallion, Jennifer Harter, John Edley, Steven Forrester, Robert Forrester and Brian
Forrester; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard Barnett, Modesto, Calif.; a sister,
Lillie Geren, Monett; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu Jr. and the Rev.
Larry Linebarger officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Keltner, Della B. (Bilyeu) 20 Sep 1907 - 17 Oct 1970 CCR 22 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of James Milbern & Frances A. (Gideon) Bilyeu; married Glen Keltner
25 Mar 1906 - 28 Apr 1981]
Mrs. Della B. Keltner, 63, a lifelong resident of Chestnut Ridge, died at 10 a.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient 10 days. He
was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Glen;
two daughters, Mrs. Aileen Keithley, Branson, and Mrs. Glenette Brown, Chestnut
Ridge; six brothers, Luther Bilyeu and James Bilyeu, both of Ozark, Leonard Bilyeu,
Chestnut Ridge, Clarence Bilyeu, Forsyth, Hosea Bilyeu, Spokane and Chester Bilyeu,

Walnut Shade and four granddaughters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
New Haven General Baptist Church with the Revs. Allen Ledbetter, John L. Comer and
Elmer Davis officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Keltner, Delpha Marie (Meese)
5 Jun 1909 - 29 Nov 1987
[Note: married Felix “Pete” Keltner]
Delpha Marie Keltner, 78, Brookline, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in her home after
a long illness. She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ. Survivors include her
husband, Felix “Pete” ; three daughters, Zelma Cox, Willard, Patsy Wiseman,
Springfield, and Carolyn Scroggins, Brookline; a son, Bud E., Elk Grove, Calif.; 11
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four sisters, Vesta Merritt, Brookline, Alpha
Jackson, Navasota, Texas, Merel Owens, Belton, MO., and Zella Owens, Sacramento,
Calif. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Greenlawn South Chapel, Springfield with
John Alley officiating. Burial will be in Manley cemetery.
Keltner, Elmer Gordon 22 Mar 1887 - 25 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of H. H. & Mary Keltner; married 13 Feb 1910 CCM Mary A. Chastain 10
Oct 1891 - 11 Oct 1991]
Funeral services for Elmer G. Keltner, 61, who died Wednesday at the home of
his son, James, near Nixa, will be held Friday afternoon at Union Chapel with Rev.
Edward Dougherty officiating. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two other sons, Nile of
Springfield and Donald of Longview, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Arnold of
Springfield; a brother, Tom of Santa Rosa, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Alva Young of
Weatherford, Okla. and Mrs. Margie Stevens of Bronxville, NY and six grandchildren.
Burial will be in the McConnell cemetery under direction of Maples and Harris of Clever.
Keltner, Eula Gladeen (Nokes) 27 May 1919 - 9 Dec 2003 SN-L 11 Dec 2003 & CCHN 17 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Jasper & Ottie (Stutesmun) Nokes; married 3 Mar 1937 James
Harrison Keltner 27 Jul 1911 - 29 Apr 2004]
Eula Gladeen (Nokes) Keltner, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, December
9, 2003, in her home. She was born May 27, 1919, in Nixa, the daughter of Jasper and
Ottie (Stutesmun) Nokes. On March 3, 1937, she and James H. Keltner were united in
marriage. Mrs. Keltner was a member of Calvary Bible Church. She was an excellent
seamstress, sewing for her family, and also enjoyed cooking for them. She loved her
grandchildren and took an active part in their lives and their activities whenever she
could. Survivors include her husband, James; two daughters and their husbands, Shelby
and Denny Hicks, Nixa, and Janice and David White, Nixa; six grandchildren, Peggy
Preston and husband Scott, Paula Chapman and husband Don, Patty Wilson, Pam Holmes
and husband Gary, Brian White, and Sara Couts and husband Ryan; nine greatgrandchildren, Karen Monk and husband Crosby, Rachel Lyons, Nic Wilson, Phillip
Backlin, Amanda Wilson, Adam Johnson, Grant Holmes, Quinn Holmes, and Lydia
Chapman; a brother, Manford Nokes and wife Goldie, Springfield; and a sister, Trevo
Leece, Williams, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Merle
Jacconetti; and five brothers, Milford, Lloyd, Raymond, Jimmy and Gerald Nokes.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with

Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Keltner, Fred M. 19 May 1883 - 24 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: married 7 Mar 1914 Mary E. (maybe Young) Wilson 12 Jan 1888 - Mar 1976]
Fred M. Keltner, 84, Spokane, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a short illness. A native of Republic, Mr. Keltner had been a resident of
Spokane the past 40 years, with the exception of seven years in Yosemite Park, Calif.
where he was employed as a painter. Surviving are his wife, Mary E.; a daughter, Mrs.
Flora McAllister, Aledo, Ill.; two sons, Earl, Keokuk, Iowa and George, Lebanon, Tenn.;
a stepson, Roy Wilson, Mt. Vernon; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Baptist Church in Spokane with the Revs. Elmer F. Cox and Jim
Drake officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Keltner, Herschel 29 Jun 1909 - 5 Jul 1960 CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: tombstone spells name Herschel; Son of Thomas B. & Betty (Cline) Keltner]
Funeral services for Hurshel Keltner, 51, who died Tuesday, July 5, at Springfield
Baptist Hospital, were held Friday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Union Church
with Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was a member of the Oak Ridge Union Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mildred Keltner of the home, 635 South Main,
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Jean Stewart of Galena and Mrs. Geraldine
Thompson of Warrensburg, one brothers, Okley Keltner of Ontario, Calif., seven sisters,
Mrs. Goldie Ragain of Crane, Mrs. Ora Shirkey and Mrs. Gladys Eisenhour of Reeds
Spring; Mrs. Lula Eisenhour of Springfield, Mrs. Venna Flood and Mrs. Earnestine
Ellingsworth of Nixa and Mrs. Lorene Bishop of Pomona, Calif; and three grandchildren
Keltner, James Harrison 27 Jul 1911 - 29 Apr 2004
CCN-L 3 May 2004
[Note: Son of Elmer & Mary Keltner; married Eula Gladeen Nokes 27 May 1919 - 9 Dec
2003]
James Harrison Keltner, 92, of Nixa, died Thursday April 29, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. A descendent of a pioneer Nixa family, he was born
July 27, 1911 the son of Elmer and Mary Keltner, on the farm where he continued to live
throughout his life. On March 3, 1937, he and Eula Gladeen Nokes were united in
marriage. A builder, Mr. Keltner helped to construct many homes and buildings in Nixa,
including the high school on South Main Street and Calvary Bible Church. Following
retirement he enjoyed farming. He was a member and past deacon of Calvary Bible
Church. Survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands, Shelby and Denn Hicks,
Nixa, and Janice and David White, Nixa; six grandchildren, Peggy Preston and husbands
Scott, Paula Chapman and husband Don, Patty Wilson, Pam Holmes and husband Gary,
Brian White and Sara Couts and husband Ryan; nine great-grandchildren, Karen Monk
and husband Crosby, Rachel Lyons, Nic Wilson, Philli Backlin, Amanda Wilson, Adam
Johnson Grant Holmes, Quinn Holmes and Lydia Chapman; a brother-in-law, Manford
Nokes; two sisters-in-law, Trevor Leece and Lenna Keltner; and close cousins and
traveling companions, George and Ruth Salmon. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Eula, on December 9, 2003, a sister, Gladys Arnold, three brothers, Nile, Donald and

Stanley Keltner, and his parents. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and the Rev. Dominic Aquilino
officiating. Burial followed in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was from 5-7:00
p.m. in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
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Keltner, James Harrison 27 Jul 1911 - 29 Apr 2004 SN-L 1 May 2004 & SN-L 2 May
2004
[Note: Son of Elmer J. & Mary A. (Chastain) Keltner; married 3 Mar 1937 Eula Gladeen
Nokes 27 May 1919 - 9 Dec 2003]
James Harrison Keltner, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2004,
in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. A descendant of a pioneer Nixa family, he was born
July 27, 1911, the son of Elmer and Mary Keltner, on the farm where he continued to live
throughout his life. On March 3, 1937, he and Eula Gladeen Nokes were united in
marriage. A builder, Mr. Keltner helped to construct many homes and buildings in Nixa,
including the high school on South Main Street and Calvary Bible Church. Following
retirement, he enjoyed farming. He was a member and past deacon of Calvary Bible
Church. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Shelby and Denny Hicks,
Nixa, and Janice and David White, Nixa; six grandchildren, Peggy Preston and husband
Scott, Paula Chapman and husband Don, Patty Wilson, Pam Holmes and husband Gary,
Brian White, and Sara Couts and husband Ryan; nine great-grandchildren, Karen Monk
and husband Crosby, Rachel Lyons, Nic Wilson, Phillip Backlin, Amanda Wilson, Adam
Johnson, Grant Holmes, Quinn Holmes, and Lydia Chapman; a brother-in-law, Manford
Nokes; two sisters-in-law, Trevo Leece and Lenna Keltner; and close cousins and
traveling companions, George and Ruth Salmon. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Eula, on Dec. 9, 2003; a sister, Gladys Arnold; three brothers, Nile, Donald and Stanley
Keltner; and his parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl and Rev Dominic Aquilino officiating. Burial will
follow in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Keltner, John Halbert 26 Oct 1895 - 27 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 31 Aug
1972 p3
[Note: Son of James Claud & Una E. (Rice) Keltner; married Carrie Blanche Mitchell 8
Dec 1894 - 30 May 1968]
Funeral services for J. Halbert Keltner, 76, of Nixa, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
north of Nixa. Mr. Keltner, a resident of this community most of his life, died at 6:10
a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired engineer for
Kraft Foods and was a member of the First Christian Church of Nixa. Surviving are his
wife, Marcella; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Wood, Nixa; two stepsons, Donald C. Beckett,
Austin, Tex.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Virginia Sproule, Springfield; two grandchildren; and
five step grandchildren.
Keltner, John T. 29 Sep 1885 - 1 Jan 1941
Funeral services for John Keltner, 55, farmer of the Brookline community, who
died Wednesday in his home, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Battlefield Church.

Burial will be under direction of the Maples funeral home. He is survived by his widow,
Grace; two sons, Kenneth of Springfield and Victor of Battlefield; four daughters, Mrs.
Flo Herndon, Aurora, Mrs. Dorothy Batson of Springfield, and Miss Margie and Miss
Marcella Keltner both of the home; one stepson, Albert Norman of Republic; four
stepdaughters, Mrs. Laura Inman of Brookline, Mrs. Bertha Claypool and Mrs. Clara
Anker, both of Republic and Mrs. Alta Pope of Republic, Route 1; a brother Fult Keltner
of Brookline, Route 1 and one sister, Mrs. Jane Manley of Springfield.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Keltner, Kyle E. 14 Feb 1909 - 22 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Walter E. & Bessie A. (Gilmore) Keltner; married Lorene “Heidi” 28 Dec
1910 - 5 Nov 2000]
NIXA - Services were Thursday morning for a retired Nixa businessman, Kyle E.
Keltner, 68, who died early Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short
illness. The services were at 10:30 a.m. in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Harold
Davis and C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery south of Springfield.
Mr. Keltner, along with three sons, operated Keltner Enterprises, a wholesale oil and
automotive distributorship in 19 states. The four also operated Keltner Homes, a home
building company and Keltner Investment Company, a land development corporation. All
three businesses are located in Springfield. Mr. Keltner also had operated the Kyle
Keltner Insurance Agency at Nixa and the Ozark Theater in Ozark. He had served 15
years as president of the Nixa Board of Education. He was a member of Nixa Christian
Church most of his life and was a board chairman and elder there. He was a native of
Christian County, graduated from Nixa Schools and later attended Drury College in
Springfield. Mr. Keltner’s survivors include in wife, Lorene; three sons, Kyle A.
“Tommy”, Keith and Ken, all of Nixa; a brother, Lloyd of Ozark and six grandchildren
and one great grandchild.
Keltner, L. Gordon "Bud" 4 Jun 1897 - 3 Mar 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Lon G. and Rachel Keltner; married 13 Sep 1924 Muriel Mae Thompson]
Gordon "Bud" Keltner, 92, Ozark, died Saturday, March 3, 1990, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. He was born June 4, 1897, to Lon and
Rachel Keltner and lived most of his life in the family common place on Evans Road,
close to the James River, the woods and wilderness were dear to his heart. He was
married to Muriel Mae Thompson on Sept. 13, 1924. To this union was born a daughter,
Bonnie, who lived only a few hours. Eight years later, their son, Vernon, was born. He
was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister. He was a veteran of World War
I, serving under Lt. (Gen.) George Patton. He was retired from Sedgwick Furniture Co. in
1962. He is survived by his wife, Muriel, of the home; a son, Vernon, and his wife, Carol,
Strafford; a granddaughter, Cindy, Strafford; and many nieces and nephews in Texas,
Georgia and Florida. Services were Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with Brad
Smith officiating. Burial with military honors was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the charity of the donor's
choice.
Keltner, Laco E. Dec 1891 - 29 Dec 1962 CCR 3 Jan 1963

Laco E. Keltner, 71, Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Saturday in St. John's Hospital,
Springfield, following a six-month illness. He was a patient at the hospital for one day.
Mr. Keltner was born in Ash Grove but spent most of his life in the Nixa community. He
was a retired employee of City Utilities in Springfield and a member of the Christian
Church at Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Ruby; a daughter, Mrs. Ava Rodriquez,
Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Hope Hedgpeth, Nixa and Mrs. Fern Angelo, Kansas City;
four brothers, Bronda, Lum and Lee, all of Nixa, and Jack, of Springfield; and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the
Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of AyreGoodwin.
Keltner, Lavada P. Feb 1876 - 9 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Sarah Caroline (Patterson) Keltner]
Miss Lavada Keltner, 88, died Thursday at her home at 827 South Missouri,
Springfield. Miss Keltner, a native of Nixa, had resided in Springfield for the past 40
years and was a member of the Central Christian Church. She is survived by a brother,
Neil C. Keltner, Sacramento, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Klingman, also of Sacramento,
and 8 nieces and 9 nephews Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel at
Nixa with the Rev. Eugene Arney officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Linza 15 May 1896 - 20 May 1967
CCR 25 May 1967 p1
[Note: listed in home of John A. & Margaret J. (Morris) Keltner in 1900 as a grandson;
may be son of Thomas Keltner in same household listed as a son and a widower Thomas had married Maxie Terry 1875 - 1898]
Linza Keltner, 70, a native of Nixa, died Saturday in Los Angeles, where he had
worked for the Veterans Administration Hospital seven years. He was a veteran of World
War II. He is survived by a cousin, Bernice Keltner, who was reared by his parents, and
two aunts in Nixa. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in
Nixa with Janes Baysinger officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Lola Mae (Sinor) 20 Jan 1908 - 23 Aug 1991 NN-E 29 Aug 1991
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Martin & Melissa Elizabeth (Reynolds) Sinor; married 7 Aug
1926 Marion Lee Keltner]
Lola Mae Keltner, 83, Nixa, died at 2:59 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, 1991, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. A homemaker, she was born Jan. 20, 1908, in
Gassville, Ark., to Andrew Martin and Melissa Elizabeth Reynolds Sinor. She was a
member of the Nixa Assembly of God. She was married Aug. 7, 1926, in Gassville, Ark.,
to Marion Lee Keltner, who preceded her in death in 1978. She is survived by a son, Billy
Dale Keltner, and his wife, Barbara, Strafford; two daughters, Leola Marle Handy and
Sue Ann Perkins, both of Nixa; a sister, Hazel English, Damascus, Ark.; two grandsons,
Keith Kent Keltner and his wife, Marcella, Galena, and Evan Dale Keltner and his wife,
Carol, Strafford; two granddaughters, Kipp Alison Dyer and her husband, Ron,
Drumright, Okla., and Lori Ann Perkins, Nixa; six great-grandchildren, Caleb, Joshua,
Brett and Jennifer Keltner and Zakry and Canaan Dyer; and several nieces, nephews and
a host of friends. Services were Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Chapel at Rivermonte

with the Revs. Wilbur and Donnie Blansit officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens.
Keltner, Lona Mae 2 Jul 1868 - 13 May 1949 CCR 19 May 1949
[Note: Daughter of Francis J. “Frank” & Mary M. (Glidewell) Keltner]
Lona Mae Keltner was born to Frank and Mary Keltner near Mentor, Missouri, on
July 2, 1868 and departed this life May 14, 1949, in her home near Nixa, at the age of 80
years, 10 months, and 11 days. She had lived practically all her life in the Nixa
community. She had been a member of the Christ Adelphian church since early age. She
leaves to mourn her departure one daughter, Mrs. Elma Tinsley of Little Rock, Ark.; a
neice, Mrs. Ethel Darr of Nixa; a nephew, A.D. Hoffman of Los Angeles, Calif.; one
granddaughter, Mrs. Clifford Schaefer of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. G. Purd Hays of Ozark;
two great-grandchildren; other nieces and nephews, many other relatives and a host of
friends. Funeral services were conducted Saturday in the Nixa Christian church with Rev.
Roscoe Harding and Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was in the Payne cemetery
under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Keltner, Lorene "Heidi" (Aven) 28 Dec 1910 - 5 Nov 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
Lorene "Heidi" Keltner, age 89, of Nixa, passed away on Sunday, November 5,
2000 at the Christian Health Care, her temporary home, in Nixa. Lorene Aven and Kyle E
Keltner were married in 1927 and lived their lives in Nixa. Kyle preceded her in death in
1977. Heidi was born on December 28, 1910, and was the only child of Elmer and Bessie
Aven. Born to Lorene and Kyle were three sons; Tommy, Keith, and Ken. Heidi had been
an active social member of her community all of her life. Her family and friends were her
life. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren always received unconditional
love from her. She gave her family the gift of strength, security, and strong family value.
Her love, her smile, her laugh, her sense of humor, her sense of right and wrong, her
strong spirit will all be greatly missed. She was a selfless, generous, and loving person.
We will all draw from these virtues and pray for guidance in continuing the work she
believed in so strongly. She was involved with many worthwhile endeavors. She was a
member of Nixa's first girl's basketball team. She enjoyed her life long affiliation with her
friends in the Conjuo Club. She was president of the PTA and Mom to her son's college
fraternity. She was a lifetime member and leader of the Nixa Christian Church. One of
her greatest enjoyments in recent years was being included in the activities of her many
friends. She is survived by her three sons, Kyle A. "Tommy" Keltner and his wife
Janette, of Rogersville, Keith K. Keltner and his wife Wanda of Nixa, and Ken C. Keltner
and his wife, Nancy of Rogersville; four granddaughters, Kimberly Mills, Kandace
Prewitt, and Kourtney Colerick, all of Springfield, and Kristy Mills of Nixa; twelve greatgrandchildren, and many friends and relatives. Heidi, because of her caring personality
and great concern of putting others needs first will leave a void in the hearts of those who
loved her. She will be sincerely missed by not only her family, but also by those who
knew her. We know, especially, she would have wanted to say "I love you" and "Thank
you" to all those who touched her life in the last few months. Funeral services were held
on Wed., November 8, 2000 at the Nixa Adam's Fttneral Home, with Dr. Jack Barnes
officiating. Burial followed at the Patterson Cemetery north of Nixa. Contributions may
be made to the Nixa Christian Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Keltner, Lula C. 26 Apr 1873 - 25 Apr 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
[Note; Daughter of John A. & Margaret J. Keltner]
Funeral services for Miss Lula C. Keltner. 86, who April 25 at her home north of
Nixa were held April 28 at 2 p.m in the Harris Funeral Home at Nixa with Rev. Edward
Buttram officiating. Burial was at Payne Cemetery near her home. A member of the Nixa
Church of Christ, she was born on the farm on which she lived at the time of her death.
Survivors include to nephews, Bernice Keltner of the home and Linza Keltner of Los
Angeles, Calif and five other nieces and nephews.
Keltner, Lum A. 9 Dec 1894 - 23 Nov 1977 OH 1 Dec 1977 p14
[Note: Son of Marion Francis & Della J. (Kerr) Keltner; married Flora C. Nokes 5 Sep
1896 - 6 Nov 1982]
NIXA - Lum A. Keltner, 82, Nixa, died at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. Mr. Keltner was a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Flora C.: two daughters, Mrs. Louise Herndon,
Riverside, Calif. and Mrs. Juana Jernigan, Nixa; two brothers, Lee, Nixa and Jack,
Willard; two sisters, Mrs. Hope Hedgepeth and Mrs. Fern Angelo, both of Nixa; six
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services for Lum A. Keltner, 82, Nixa were
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Davis officiating. Burial
will be in Payne Cemetery.
Keltner, Mack Donald 31 May 1919 - 6 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
Donald Keltner, 68, of Kelso, Washington, formerly of the Nixa area, died
Saturday in Longview Hospital, Longview, Washington, of an apparent heart attack.
Services for Mr. Keltner were held Tuesday in McVickers Chapel on the Hill, Kelso,
Washington. Burial was in Longview Memorial Park, Longview. Mr. Keltner lived for
several years in the Christian County area before moving to Washington. He was retired
from the Weyerhauser Lumber Company. His survivors include his wife, Millie, of the
home; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and LeRoy Smith; two grandchildren, Lori and
Matthew, of Longview; his mother, Mary A. Morgan, of Springfield; and a brother,
James Keltner, of Nixa. He was preceded in death by a son, Donnie, and a daughter,
Donna.
Keltner, Ora Lorene 3 Nov 1908 - 24 Jan 1988
Funeral services for Ora Lorene Keltner, 79, of Brookline, were held at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday in Meadors Chapel-Republic, with the Revs. Alfred Busby and Randall Moody
officiating. Burial followed in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Mrs. Keltner died at 1:07 a.m.
Sunday at Springfield Health Care Center following a long illness. A retired garment
factory worker and homemaker, she was a charter member of the Wilson Creek Baptist
Church and a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club. She is survived by her husband,
Lloyd, of the Ozark Nursing and Care Center; three sons, Beryl of Brookline, Paul of
Springfield and Terry of Boaz; three daughters, Vergie Sissel of Route 2, Brookline,
Bonna Mitchell of Springfield and Evadean Beauchamp of Kansas City; one sister,
Arlene May of California; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Keltner, Sidney Eugene 28 Aug 1933 - 2 May 1964 CCR 7 May 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Leslie & Daisy June (Barnett) Keltner]
Sidney Eugene Keltner, 30, of Chestnut Ridge, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday in
Skaggs Memorial Hospital in Branson, from head injuries received in a wreck at 12:45
a.m. on Highway 76, east of Branson. Also injured when Keltner’s car overturned several
times was Jackie Lee Linder, 22, of Springfield. He is reported in critical condition in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. Keltner is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie
Keltner of Chestnut Ridge; a son, Mark Eugene of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Lee
Grady, Springfield, Mrs. Jean Marie Edley, Spokane, and Miss Alice Fay Keltner,
Chestnut Ridge. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Chestnut Ridge Baptist
Church, with the Rev. Paul Swadley and the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was
in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Keltner, Thomas Benton 1841 - Dec 1932
Funeral services for Thomas Benton Keltner, 91, native farmer of Greene county
who died at his home near Battlefield Saturday night, where to be this afternoon, with
burial in the Manley cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples funeral home of
Clever MO. Mr. Keltner was born and raised in this county in a pioneer day. As a young
man during the war he was a member of the Sixth Missouri cavalry. Except for his time
in the army, he spent his life farming in his native community. His wife died more than
40 years ago. He is survived by two son, A. F. Keltner and J.T. Keltner, both of
Battlefield, and one daughter, Mrs. Martha J. Manley, of Springfield, and by one sister,
Mrs. Lou Nelson of Battlefield and three brothers, George T. Keltner of Springfield,
Marion Keltner of Nixa and Jasper Keltner of Oklahoma. Springfield Leader, December
5 1932.
Keltner, Thomas Benton
1867 - 6 Nov 1958
CCR 20 Nov 1958 p8
Funeral services for Thomas Benton Keltner, 81 who died Nov. 6 at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Gladys Eisenhour of Reeds Spring were held Sunday, Nov. 9 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris. He was a lifelong resident of the Nixa
community and a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include six other
daughters, Mrs. Goldie Ragain of Crane, Mrs. Ora Shirkey of Reeds Spring, Mrs. Lois
Eisenhour and Mrs. Earnestine Ellingsworth of Springfield, Mrs. Verna Flood of Nixa
and Mrs. Lorene Bishop of Pomona, Calif; two sons, Oakley Keltner of Ontario, Calif
and Hershel Keltner of Springfield; 38 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs Maud Stewart of Neosho.
Keltner, Walter E. 2 Apr 1872 - 20 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
[Note: Son of Robert & Virginia (Hawkins) Keltner; married 1895 Bessie A. Gilmore 24
Jan 1973 - 27 Apr 1947]
Walter E. Keltner was born on April 2, 1872, in Stone County, Mo., the son of
Robert and Virginia Hawkins Keltner. Mr. Keltner was united in marriage to Bessie A.
Gilmore in 1895 and to this union several children were born. Mr. Keltner was preceded
in death by four of the children. Mrs. Keltner passed away on April 16, 1947. Mr. Keltner
was a longtime member of the Nixa Christian Church and had served as an elder the past

several years. He served as Clerk of Christian County from 1910 to 1918. He was a past
member of the Masonic Lodge, the Shrine, the Lions Club, Good Fellows and Rebeccas.
He entered quietly into rest at Springfield Baptist Home on June 19 at the age of 85 years,
2 months and 17 days. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd of Springfield and Kyle of
Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Merle Jones of Nixa; five grandchildren, three great
grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30
p.m. Monday, June 20 in the Nixa Christian Church with the Rev. Ivan Potts officiating.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Escorts were members of the official board of the Nixa Christian Church.
Kemmer, Margie M. (Simurdiak) 1 Nov 1929 - 10 Jan 2003
Margie M. Kemmer, died. Jan. 10, 2003, in St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Springfield. She was born Nov. 1, 1929, the daughter of Anton and Helen Simurdiak. On
July 29, 1979, she was united in marriage to William R. Kemmer, in Chicago, Ill. Her
husband preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 2001. Kemmer was a homemaker and enjoyed
sewing projects, baking and gardening. She was also a nature enthusiast and spent her
spare time feeding and watching deer and wild turkeys. She was a member of St. Joseph
The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in
death by her parents, one brother, one sister, and one daughter. Kemmer is survived by
three daughters, Margie Hightower and husband Carl, Sparta, Patricia Fitzgerald and
husband Joe, Chicago, Elena Soto and husband Julio, Prospect Heights, Ill.; two sons,
John Chopelas and wife Linda, Bloomingdale, Ill., and Tony Chopelas, Brunner; one
brother, Anthony Simurdiak; two sisters, Teresa Kallenbach and Cecilia Lucchesi; 10
grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.. Burial will be in
Weaver Cemetery.
Kemp, Charles William 21 Jun 1941 - 28 Dec 2006 SN-L 30 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of John Wade & Dovie Mae (Fugitt) Kemp; married 1959 Aroma]
Charles William Kemp, 65, Clever, passed away Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, in his
home. He was born June 21, 1941, in Stone County to John Wade and Dovie Mae
(Fugitt) Kemp. Charles retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1989 after 25 years
of service. For many years he raised beef cattle on his farm in Browns Spring. He sang in
the choir at the Hurley Church of God for as long as his health allowed. He loved to fish
and go to farm auctions, but his delight was his family, especially his grandchildren who
will dearly miss their papaw. His parents and a brother, Roger, preceded him in death. He
is survived by his wife of 47 years, Aroma; two children, Brian Kemp and Carla Counsil,
all of Clever; a brother, Max Kemp, Republic; four grandchildren; and a host of other
family and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, in the
Hurley Church of God, with Pastor Herbert Ward officiating, under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Hospice or the Clever School
band. Online condolences may be made at:www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Kemp, Dovie Mae (Fugitt) 15 May 1908 - 19 Jan 1994
Dovie Mae Kemp, 85, Crane, formerly of Browns Spring, died at 5:45 p.m.
Wednesday, January 19, 1994 in Aurora Community Hospital. She was a homemaker, a

schoolteacher, and a member of Clever United Methodist Church and the Quilting Club.
She was preceded in death by a son Roger; a grandson, Douglas; two brothers; and a
sister. Survivors include her husband, Wade, Crane; two sons, Charles Kemp and wife,
Aroma, Clever, and Max Kemp and wife, Jean, Republic; four grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 22 in
Clever United Methodist Church with the Revs. Ray Willis and Hubert Fugitt officiating
under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial was in Mount Carmel
Cemetery near Clever. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Kemp, John Wade 12 Oct 1908 - 8 Jul 1994
John Wade Kemp, 85, Republic, formerly of Browns Spring, died at 6:45 p.m.
Friday, July 8,1994, in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was a retired farmer and a
member of Clever United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Dovie, on January 19, 1994; a son, Roger; a grandson, Douglas; and a sister. He is
survived by two sons and their wives, Max and Jean, Republic, and Charles and Aroma,
Clever, four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. Services
were at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 11 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Revs.
L.S. Cooper and Thelma Cooper officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Contributions may be made to Springfield Area Council of Churches, P.O. Box 3947,
Springfield, Mo. 65808. {Ernie Neill Burial Records Collection} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Kemp, Nettie Grace (Hall) 1874 - 17 Jun 1960 CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: husband, Archie P. Kemp 1872 - 1959; son John Wade Kemp 12 Oct 1908 - 8 Jul
1994 and daughter-in -law Dovie M. (Fugitt) Kemp 15 May 1908 - 19 Jan 1994 buried in
same cemetery]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie Grace Kemp, 76, who died June 17 in
Springfield, were held Monday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with the
Rev. R. W. Forbis and John Philliber officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Kemp was converted at an
early age at the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church and later united with the Brown Springs
Baptist Church. She was a lifelong resident of the Brown Spring and Clever
communities. Survivors include one son, Wade Kemp of Route 1, Marionville, Mo; one
daughter, Mrs. Lucy Arndt of La Tuna, Texas; four grandchildren; one brother, S. H. Hall
of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Marker of Santa Cruz, Calif and Mrs. Anna Brown
of Route 1, Billings.
Kennedy, Miriam L. (Medlin) 28 Oct 1915 - 25 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: married James William Kennedy 17 Jul 1916 - 12 Jul 1998]
Miriam L. Kennedy, 72, of Boulder City, Nevada, formerly of Billings, died May
25 at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City, after a short illness. Services for Mrs.
Kennedy were held Saturday at the Meadors Funeral Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Gary
Stewart officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Born in Billings, Mrs. Kennedy
lived in Aurora before moving to Boulder City in 1959. She had been living in Kansas
City until April of this year. She was a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Her

survivors include her husband, James W., of the home; a brother, John Medlin, Raytown;
and a sister, Mildred Batson, Raytown.
Kennedy, Monna Frances (Garrett) 16 Aug 1936 - 25 Sep 2001 CCH-N 10 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Eva Garrett; married 1955 Crawford Kennedy]
Monna Frances Garrett Kennedy, 65, of Oklahoma City passed away Sept. 25 in
St. Anthony's Hospital in Oklahoma City following a long illness. She was born Aug. 16,
1936, in Taneyville, the daughter of Eva and Harry Garrett. Monna attended school in
Ozark and Sherwood School in Springfield. She graduated from Capital Hill High School
in Oklahoma City. Monna married Crawford Kennedy in 1955, and throughout the years
he has been her faithful friend and supporter. She is survived by Crawford; their son,
Chris Kennedy and a granddaughter, Cecelia, all of Oklahoma City. Also surviving are
three sisters, Margaret Daniel, San Bernardino, Calif.; Evelyn Hughes, Bolivar; Marian
Jones, Farmington; her brother A. H. Garrett, Ozark; and many nieces, nephews and
cousins. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Eve Renee Kennedy; her parents; a
sister, Leorah Logan; and a brother, Glen Garrett. A graveside service was held Sept. 29
in Helphrey Cemetery in Taneyville with A.H. Garrett officiating. Arrangements were
under direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Kennemer, Emma Althea 22 Mar 1895 - Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Kennemer, 84, Chino, Calif., mother of Mrs.
Martha Moore, Rogersville, were held this week in Whittier, Calif. Mrs. Kennemer died
last Saturday in a hospital after a short illness.
Kennemer, Jack Steven 29 Jun 1958 - 28 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Lowell & Betty (Buckner) Kennemer; married Barbara]
Jack Steven Kennemer, 30, of Rogersville, died at 3 pm, Sept 28 at the Ellis
Fischel State Cancer Center, Columbia, following an 18 month illness. Services for Mr.
Kennemer were held Sept 30 in the Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel, with the Rev.
Randall Moody officiating. Masonic services were conducted by Solomon Lodge #271
AF & AM. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. The owner and operator of J.K. Craft and
Cabinet Shop, Mr. Kennemer was a member of the Solomon Lodge #271 AF & AM; of
the Scottish Rite, Valley of Joplin, and was a member of the Greeters Club and the Camel
Herders of the Abu Ben Adhem Temple. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; his parents,
Lowell and Betty Kennemer, Springfield; a step-son, Dustin Wilson, Billings; a sister,
Cheryl Kennemer, Springfield; and his grandmothers, Gladys M. Kennemer and Velta L.
Buckner, both of Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ellis Fischel
State Cancer Center, Columbia, MO.
Kennemer, Louise M. (Turner) 15 Sep 1910 - 21 Mar 2004 CCH-N 24 Mar 2004 &
CCH-N 31 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of George Oliver & Nettie Tennessee (Webb) Turner; married 1928
Raymond Lewis Kennemer who d 1989]
Louise M. Kennemer, 93, Springfield, died at 7:55 p.m., Sunday, March 21, 2004,
in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born Sept. 15, 1910, in Greene County, the
daughter of George Oliver and Nettie Tennessee (Webb) Turner. In 1928, she was united

in marriage to Raymond Lewis Kennemer and to this union one son was born. She and
Raymond shared 61 years of marriage together before he died in 1989. Kennemer was a
member of the Oakland United Methodist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving
mother, grandmother, and a great cook. Her cinnamon rolls and deviled eggs will be
missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; and two brothers
and two sisters. Survivors include her son, Gary Kennemer and wife Connie, Springfield;
one brother, James Turner and wife Dorothy, Springfield; two grandsons, Mark
Kennemer and wife Susan, and Tim Kennemer and wife Terrie; and four greatgrandchildren, Kole, Grant, Taylor, and Tanner Kennemer, all of Rogersville. Graveside
funeral services were held March 24 in Danforth Cemetery, under the care and direction
of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jim Downing and Pastor Joe
Humphrey officiating. Visitation was held March 23 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home,
Springfield. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Kenney, Bernard J. 28 Nov 1926 - 5 Aug 1999 CCH-N 11 Aug 1999
Bernard J. Kenney, age 72, of Highlandville, died Thursday. August 5, 1999 in
his home. He was born November 28 1926 in Chicago, Illinois where he lived most of his
life. He was the son of Bernard and Myrtle (Engelhardt) Kenney. He served his country
in the U.S. Army. Mr. Kenney retired as a telephone installer for Illinois Bell Telephone
before moving to this area. He is survived by his sister, Mildred Keeney, with whom he
shared a home in Highlandville. A graveside service was Saturday, August 7, in
Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation in
the funeral home preceded the service.
Kenney, Mildred B. 1920 - 21 Dec 2005 SN-L 23 Jan 2006
Mildred Kenney, 85, of Highlandville, Missouri, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on
Wednesday, December 21, 2005, in Christian Healthcare West, and was cremated. A
Memorial service will be held at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, at 4 p.m. Thursday,
January 26. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association.
Kensinger, William Howard 28 Feb 1912 - 13 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Howard Kensinger, 65, Fordland, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Marshal Chapel here with the Revs. Darrell Swearengin and Burney Claxton
officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mr. Kensinger
died at 5:31 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center in Springfield of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Kensinger, a lifelong resident of Rogersville, was a retired farmer and backhoe
operator. Survivors include four sons, Jamie, Addison, Ill., John of Seymour and Ronnie
and David, both of Fordland, four daughters, Mrs. Janet Batterson, Mrs. Sharon
Dammeron, Mrs. Karen Miller and Miss Martha Kensinger, all of Springfield; four
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Greene and Mrs Ethel Kelly, both of Oroville, Wash. and Mrs. Jane
Morris and Mrs. Willie Bench, both of Springfield and 13 grandchildren.
Kent, Clarence (Reid) 1874 - 10 Aug 1958 CCR 21 Aug 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Reid Kent, 74, who died Sunday, August 10,
in a Shreveport, La. hospital were held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 9:00 a.m. at St. John’s

Catholic Church in Shreveport. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery at Shreveport.
Mrs. Kent was a former resident of Ozark, her father, C. E. Reid, having been publisher
of the Ozark Democrat for several years. Survivors includes a daughter, Mrs. Jack Lowe
of Shreveport’ a brother, Emmit Reid of Ardmore, Okla. and one grandson, Clayton Kent
Lowe of Shreveport.
Kentling, Alma J. (Keysser) 24 Mar 1876 - 9 Mar 1947 CCR 13 Mar 1947 p5
[Note: Daughter of Carl G. & Sarah Elizabeth (Logan) Keysser; married Frank F.
Kentling 3 Mar 1872 - 4 Jun 1954]
Alma J. Keysser was born March 24, 1876, and passed away at her home at
Highlandville, Mo., on March 9, 1947, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 15 days. She
was married to Frank Kentling on Nov. 21, 1897, and to this union were born three
children. Mr. and Mrs. Kentling would have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary
in November, this year. Surviving are her husband, one son, Carl Kentling, of Wichita,
Kansas, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank Campbell of Highlandville. A son, Emil, preceded
his mother in death in 1929. Other survivors include three grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Minnie Magers, and a brother, Herman Keysser, both of
Highlandville. She united with the Church of Christ in 1929 and was a faithful wife and
devoted and loving mother. Funeral services were held March 11 at the residence at
Highlandville, conducted by Rev. Shultz, with burial in Highlandville cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Kentling, Bernard Paul “Ben” 31 Jan 1874 - 18 Sep 1947 CCR 25 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Fernando "Frank" & Katerina "Katie" (Schatz) Kentling; married 1895
Lula Mettie Collins 13 Dec 1874 - 12 Jul 1930]
Bernard Paul (Ben) Kentling was born Jan. 31, 1974. He was a prominent farmer
and longtime resident of the Highlandville community. In 1895 he was married to Lula
Mettie Collins, who preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert
Carter of Lexington, Neb., and four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Johanna Stephens of
White Water, Colo., and Mrs. Amelia Forrester of Springfield, three brothers, Frank,
William and Charley Kentling, all of Highlandville, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Highlandville school auditorium,
conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Kentling, Beryl O’Dell (Lee) 22 Jun 1912 - 10 Nov 1993 OH 17 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Herbert & Mable (Prater) Lee; married 23 Sep 1932 Carl K. Kentling 28
Jul 1906 - 22 Nov 2003]
Beryl O’Dell Lee Kentling, 81, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Highlandville, died
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1993 in Wichita. She was born June 22, 1912 in Logan, Okla., the
daughter of Herbert Lee and Mable Prater Lee. On Sept. 23, 1932, she married Carl
Kentling. The Kentlings were a pioneer Christian County family, and founders of
Highlandville. She was a retired homemaker, and he is a retired professional baseball and
basketball player. Survivors include her husband, Carl, Wichita, Kan., a son, Billy Karl
Kentling, Topeka; a sister, Thelma Gayton, Coronado, Calif.; two brothers, Everett Lee,
Planada, Calif.; and Milford Lee, Austin, Texas; two grandchildren, Christian and Carrie

Nell, both of Wichita; two nephews by marriage, Paul Campbell, Highlandville, and
James Wayne Campbell, Houston, Texas. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 13, in
Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Kentling, Carl 28 Jul 1906 - 22 Nov 2003 SN-L 25 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Frank & Alma J. (Keysser) Kentling; married Beryl Lee]
Carl Kentling, former professional athlete and member of a pioneer Ozarks
family, died at age 97 on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, in Wichita, Kan. He was born July 28,
1906, in Springfield, Mo. In the mid-1860s, Kentling's German-Austrian grandparents
Frank and Katherine built the original Dutch Store in Christian County along with the old
Wilderness Road, which ran from Springfield to Harrison, Ark. The settlement of
Highlandville grew up around the Kentling Store. A star athlete, Kentling graduated from
Ozark High School in 1925. He attended Southwest Missouri State University before
turning professional in basketball (four years) and baseball (nine years). After retiring
from professional baseball, Kentling was the leading hitter in the Baseball Congress
National Tournament in 1940, helping the Houston, Texas Grand Prize Brewery to a third
place finish in the event. After returning to Highlandville where he owned several
businesses in the 1940s, he and his family moved to Wichita where he was involved in
several Boeing Co. baseball projects and was a regional scout for the San Francisco
Giants before retiring in 1975. In 1984 he was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of
Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Beryl Lee Kentling; parents,
Frank and Alma Kentling; a brother, Emil Kentling; a sister, Mable Campbell; and infant
son, Johnnie Dean Kentling. Survivors include a son, Billy Karl Kentling, Topeka, Kan.;
grandchildren, Christian and wife Laura of Wichita, and Carrienell Kentling Dasa of
Lawrence, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Crason Kentling of Wichita, Hannah
Kentling of Lawrence and Nitai Dasa of Lawrence; and former daughter-in-law, Frances
Smith Kentling of Wichita. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Highlandville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
AND
Kentling, Carl 28 Jul 1906 - 22 Nov 2003 CCH-N 3 Dec 2003
Carl Kentling, former professional athlete and member of a pioneer Ozarks
family, died at age 97 on Nov. 22, 2003 in Wichita, Kan. He was born July 28, 1906 in
Springfield. In the mid-1860's, Kentling's German-Austrian grandparents Frank and
Katherine built the original Dutch Store in Christian County along the old Wilderness
Road, which ran from Springfield to Harrison, Ark. The settlement of Highlandville grew
up around the Kentling Store. A star athlete, Kentling graduated from Ozark High School
in 1925. He attended southwest Missouri State University before turning professional in
basketball for four years and baseball for nine years. After retiring from professional
baseball, Kentling was the leading hitter in the national Baseball Congress National
Tournament in 1940, helping the Houston, Texas Grand Prize Brewery to a third place
finish in the event. After returning to Highlandville where he owned several businesses in
the 1940's, he and his family moved to Wichita where he was involved in several Boeing
Co. baseball projects and was a regional scout for the San Francisco Giants before

retiring in 1975. In 1984 he was inducted into the Kansas Baseball Hall of Fame. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Beryl Lee Kentling; parents, Frank and Alma
Kentling; a brother, Emil Kentling; a sister, Mable Campbell; and infant son, Johnnie
Dean Kentling. Survivors include a son, Billy Karl Kentling, Topeka, Kan.;
grandchildren, Christian and wife Laura, of Wichita, Kan.; granddaughter, Carrie-nell
Kentling Dasa, Lawrence, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Bailey and Carson Kentling,
Wichita, Hannah Kentling, Lawrence, and Nitai Dasa, Lawrence; and former daughter-inlaw, Frances Smith Kentling, Wichita. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. Nov. 26 in
Highlandville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Kentling, Charles 3 Oct 1884 - 3 Mar 1964 CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
[Note: Son of Ferdinand “Frank” & Katerina “Katie” (Schatz) Kentling]
Charles Kentling, 78, died late Tuesday in his home at Highlandville after a short
illness. Mr. Kentling was a merchant in several communities in Greene and Christian
counties before retiring to Highlandville. He was a member of the first Baptist Church
here. Survivors include his wife, Nell, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Jenkins,
Mrs. L. Moss and Mrs. Evelyn Bollinger, all of Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Amelia
Forrester, 733 West Walnut, Springfield; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu and
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Kentling, Frank F. 3 Mar 1872 - 4 Jun 1954 CCR 10 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for Frank Kentling, 82, who died June 4 in the Ozark Rest Home,
were conducted Sunday afternoon at two o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. G.
V. Logan officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born and reared at Highlandville and spent most
of his life there. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include two
children, Mrs. Mable Campbell of Highlandville and Carl of Wichita, Kan.; three
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Willie and Charles, both of
Highlandville; and two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Forster of Springfield and Johnanna of White
Water, Colo.
Kentling, Ida May (Wright) 17 Jun 1881 - 27 Apr 1951 CCR 3 May 1951
[Note: married William M. Kentling 12 Sep 1879 - 22 Oct 1957]
Mrs. Ida May Kentling, 69, a resident of the Highlandville community for the past
33 years, died Friday at her farm home north of Highlandville. Mrs. Kentling is survived
by her husband, William M. Kentling; a step-daughter, Mrs. Roma Holmes of
Highlandville; three brothers, Jim, George, and Henry Wright, all of near Hurley; two
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Daum and Mrs. Bessie Hanafin, also of near Hurley; three stepgrandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist Church, with burial in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Kentling, William M. 12 Sep 1879 - 22 Oct 1957 CCR 24 Oct 1957
William M. Kentling, 78, a life-long resident of Highlandville died Tuesday
morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. W. M. Holmes, near Highlandville. He had been
ill several months. Mrs. Kentling. a farmer and stockman, was a member of the Methodist
Church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Amelia Forrester, Springfield and Mrs.
Joanna Stevens, White Water, Colo., one brother, Harold of Highlandville; three
grandchildren, four great grandchildren and the daughter. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday
in the Highlandville school auditorium, with burial to follow in the Highlandville
Cemetery. The Rev. Howard Blevins will officiate assisted by the Rev. Orie Short.
Chaffin of Ozark will be in charge.
Keohane, John Patrick 26 Jun 1968 - 20 Mar 2006 SN-L 23 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Patrick & Ann Keohane; married Kim Cantrell]
John Patrick Keohane, 37, of Albuquerque, N.M., passed away on March 20,
2006, due to heart complications. He was born on June 26, 1968, in Leavenworth, Kan.,
the son of Patrick and Ann Keohane of Nixa. John is survived by his wife, Kim Cantrell
Keohane; daughters, Ashley and Sarah; stepson, Matthew; his parents, Patrick and Ann
Keohane; brothers, Kevin and Eddie Keohane; sisters, Katie Keohane and Beth Pottios;
and many friends and family. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 25,
2006, in the St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, in Ozark.
Kepley, Bessie Fay (Kissee) 12 Jan 1909 - 1 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Alexander & Nancy Alice (Moore) Kissee; married Harvey
Wade Kepley]
NIXA - Mrs. Bessie Fay Kepley, 64, died at 5 p.m. Thursday at her home in Nixa.
She was a native of Rogersville and had lived for the past seven years in Nixa. She was a
member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Fair Grove. She had worked for St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield for eight or nine years. Mrs. Kepley is survived by her husband,
Harvey Wade Kepley; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Jean Hartley of Ozark and Mrs.
Phyllis Ann Mayfield of Fair Grove; three sons, Ephraim Dale Kepley of Strafford,
Adrain O’Dell Kepley of Route 9, Springfield, and Jerry Wade Kepley of Colorado
Springs, Colo.; two brothers, The Rev. Richard Kissee of Kale Isabella, Calif. and
Sherman Kissee of Elkland; three sisters, Mrs. Alva Umphries of Rogersville, Mrs. Lola
Grier of Temple City, Calif and Mrs. Velma Roller of Junction City, Kan.; and nine
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bass Chapel Baptist Church
with Rev. Kenneth Bandy and Rev. James Melton officiating. Burial was in Bass Chapel
Cemetery.
Kepley, Fred Harvey "Buckey" 29 Sep 1931 - 28 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Claude & Mary Kepley; married Norma Lee]
Fred Harvey "Buckey" Kepley, 56, Fair Play, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday in Citizens
Memorial Hospital, Bolivar, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Kepley were held
Wednesday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Mitchell Wright
officiating. Burial was in Bass Chapel Cemetery. A member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist
Church in Springfield, Mr. Kepley was a past president and vice president of the Fair

Play Lions Club. A carpet layer for 30 years, he at one time was co-owner of the H and K
Floor Covering business in Bolivar. His survivors include his wife, Norma Lee; his
parents, Claude and Mary Kepley, Fair Grove; a daughter, Vanda Kay Slaughter,
Springfield; a stepdaughter, Angela Darlene Taylor, Bolivar; four stepsons, Boyce Aaron,
Springfield, James Joseph Frank, Bois D'Arc, Johnathan Earl Frank, Fair Play, and
Jeffrey Eugene Frank, Monett; three sisters, Geneva Snow, Springfield, Jane Spracklen,
Fair Grove, and Barbara Sue Highfill, Clever; a brother, Bruce Wayne Kepley, Fair
Grove; and 16 grandchildren.
Keppel, Ercel Neil 28 May 1930 - 1 Feb 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of John & Laura (Fox) Keppel; married 9 Feb 1993 Beulah]
Ercel Neil Keppe, 62, Nixa, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1993 at Cox Medical Center
South. He was born May 28, 1930 in Rush County, Ind., the son of John and Laura Fox
Keppel. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years. He has lived in Christian County for
the past 30 years. On Feb. 9, 1973, he was united in marriage to his wife, Beulah. He was
a member of Pisgah Baptist Church, Shelbyville, Ind. He was preceded in death by his
parents; four brothers; and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Keppel; two
daughters, Martha Kelly and Melinda Kelley, both of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two stepchildren, Leah Emerson, Ozark, and Marty Richardson, Springfield; a brother, Ervin
Keppel, Flat Rock, Ind.; five sisters, Elsie Turner, Donaldson, Ga., Ethel Shugert,
Shelbyville, Ind., Evelyn Cauldwell, Fortville, Ind., Edna Weaver, Shelbyville, Ind., and
Enda Jean Keller, Indianapolis, Ind.; and eight grandchildren. Services will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh
officiating. Burial will be in Martin Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to R p.m. Wednesday
in the Funeral Home.
Kerans, Mary Matilda “Tilda” 2 Apr 1894 - 23 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: married Ira Kerans]
Mary. M. Kerans, 95. of Clever, died May 23: in the home her daughter, in
Tustin, California. Services for Mrs. Kerans were held May 28 in Faith Chapel, Crane,
with the Rev. Charles Fuller officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery. Mrs.
Kerans was a homemaker. Her husband, Ira Kerans preceded her in death in 1971.
Surviving are a daughter, Betty Talley, Tustin, California; two sisters, Cora Maples,
Crane, and Flora Owen, Republic; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Kerby, Earl Lee 22 Feb 1920 - 8 Oct 1943 CCR 25 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Walter Ancel & Ida Mae Kerby]
Earl L. Kerby, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Kerby, was born Feb. 22, 1920, at
Prescott, Kan., and was killed in action in Italy Oct. 8, 1943. Earl entered the service of
his country Oct. 2, 1941, as a volunteer in the infantry and served as such until his death.
Before his entry into services, he lived with his parents at Prescott, Kansas. For his
distinguished service to his country, he has been awarded, posthumously, the Purple
Heart and the Bronze Star by the War Department of the United States. Left to mourn his
departure are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Kerby of Sparta; three brothers, Lawrence
and Howard of Waterloo, Iowa, and William Kerby of Sparta; three sisters, Mrs. Rena
Gamble of Sterling, Idaho, Mrs. Mary Cartwell of Pleasanton, Kan., and Miss Elsie

Kerby of Sparta. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Sparta
Baptist church, with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in Sparta cemetery under
direction of Chaffin funeral home of Ozark.
Kerby, Ida Mae 29 Oct 1895 - 3 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: married Walter Ancel Kerby 6 Feb 1881 - 5 Apr 1961]
Ida M. Kerby, 92, of Ozark, died at 10:50 p.m. Dec. 3, in Hillhaven Convalescent
Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Kerby were held Monday in Harris Chapel; Ozark,
with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery. She was a
native of Prescott, Kansas. She moved to Christian County in 1944, where she resided in
the Sparta and Ozark communities. She was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Mrs.
Kerby is survived by three sons, Lawrence, of Elkland, William, of Springfield, and
Howard, of Salt Lake City, Utah; three daughters, Mrs. Rena Gamble, of Aberdeen,
Idaho, Mary Cantwell, of Pleasanton, Kansas, and Mrs. Elsie Litle, of Springfield; 14
grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 4 step-great-grandchildren,
and 4 step- great-great-grandchildren.
Kerby, Patrick 21 Jan 1970 - 21 Jul 2004 CCH-N 28 July 2004
[Note: Son of Bill & Ann Kerby]
Mr. Patrick Kerby, Ozark, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at Barnes-Jewish
Hospital, in St. Louis, while being prepared for a liver transplant. Patrick was born in
Memphis, Tennessee to Bill and Ann Kerby on January 21, 1970. After spending most of
his life in Arkansas, he moved to Ozark in early 2002 with his family, to join his father at
Burton Building Products. In 2003 he started his career as a salesman for the company,
and his years of preparation and his warm smile immediately made him a success. He
also coached Basketball for 2 years in the Ozark youth Basketball League, and loved
working with young people. He married Cassie Morris on May 9, 2004. Survivors
include: His wife Cassie Jo (Morris) Kerby, his step son Jacob Tyler Morris, his
daughter, Alyssa Lane Kerby all of Ozark; his parents, Bill and Ann Kerby, of Nixa; a
sister, Alice Kerby, a nephew, Colin Kerby, and a niece, Annah Dubois, all of Pangburn,
Arkansas, he is also survived by his grandfather, W.E. Kerby, of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Allen Maples officiating. Burial followed in Vaughan-Oddfellows
Cemetery, Ozark The family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
©Ozarks Newsstand
2004
Kerby, Patrick 1970 - Jul 2004 SN-L 23 Jul 2004
Services for Mr. Patrick Kerby, age 34, of Ozark, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Kerby, Walter Ancel 6 Feb 1881 - 5 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Son of Ancel Kerby; married Ida Mae 29 Oct 1895 - 3 Dec 1987]
Funeral services for Walter Ancel Kerby, 80, who died Wednesday, April 5, at his
home in Sparta, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel. Burial was in Sparta

Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Rev. Albert Pyle officiated. Survivors are his wife,
Ida May of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Rena Gamble of Aberdeen, Idaho, Mrs. Mary
Cantwell of Pleasanton, Kan. and Mrs. Elsie Little of Springfield, Mo.; three sons,
Lawrence and William Kerby of Springfield and Howard of Salt Lake City, Utah; two
sisters, Mrs. Nancy Potter of Hume, Mo. and Mary Emily of Washington and 13
grandchildren.
Kerns, Pauline (Allison) Green 30 May 1900 – 13 Aug 1996 CCH-N 17 Aug 1996
Pauline Green Kerns, age 96, of Nixa, died Tuesday, August 13, 1996 in Nixa
Park Care Center. She was born May 30, 1900 in Hanover, KS, the daughter of James
and Clara (Hambleton) Allison. She spent most of her life in Kansas and was a member
of the Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening and crafts. Preceding her in death were
her first husband, Walter A. Green in 1957, and her second husband, J.G. Kerns in 1972,
as well as a brother and sister. Survivors include: a daughter, Beverly Eggleston and her
husband, Robert, Nixa; a son, Harlan Green and his wife, Wilma, Springfield; five
grandchildren, Nancy O’Connor, Doug Eggleston, Debbie Gillette, Gayle Green, and
Gloria Munoz; five great-grandchildren; and a stepdaughter, Mary Fearmonti, Girard,
KS. Funeral services were held Thursday in Carson-Wall funeral Home, Girard, Kansas.
Burial was in Glenwood Cemetery, Walnut, Kansas, arrangements under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Kerr, Edmond Mathew “Eddie” 8 Oct 1897 - 12 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Marion C. & Lennie (Nelson) Kerr; married Nellie Jewel 24 Jun 1899 - 25
Jan 1993]]
Eddie Matthew Kerr, 74, a life-long resident of the Clever area, died at 7:20 a.m.
Friday, May 12, at his home after a long illness. Mr. Kerr, a farmer, was an active
member of Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Millie; a daughter, Mrs.
Thelma Conley of Tulsa; three sons, Harold Kerr of Tulsa, Marion Kerr and John Kerr,
both of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Lucile Thomas, Springfield; nine grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Methodist
Church with the Rev. Ben Schmidtke officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Kerr, Homer L. 13 Dec 1876 - 19 Jun 1950 CCR 22 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of William James. & Sarah Susan (Lyman) Kerr; married 1900 Mayme
Greene]
Dr. Homer L. Kerr, 73, physician and surgeon in Crane since 1911, died at his
home there Sunday evening, following a lengthy illness. Dr. Kerr was born in Springfield
on December 13, 1876, the son of W.J. and Susan Kerr, pioneers of the Ozark and
Hopedale settlements. He attended school in Christian county, and was graduated from
the St. Louis university school of Physicians and Surgeons in 1901. He was married in
1900 to Miss Mayme Greene of Ozark. Prior to settling in Crane, Dr. Kerr practiced
medicine in Galloway and Sparta. He took an active part in medical affairs, having been a
member of the state society of the American Medical Association, president of the Ozark
Medical Society, and past president of the Missouri Board of Health and the Missouri
Medical Society. Among his community interests were the Crane Community Club, of

which he was a past president, the board of directors of the Bank of Crane, of which he
was president, and the Masonic Lodge and Shrine of Springfield. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Mayme Kerr, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Seanor Abbot of Memphis,
Tenn., and Mrs. Taylor McMasters of Rockaway Beach; one son, Jack, of Branson; two
sisters, Mrs. R.R. Farthing and Mrs. A.H. Tiehl of Ozark; two brothers, W.T. of Oakdale,
Cal., and Dr. Fred Kerr, 736 E. Grand, Springfield; two grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Presbyterian Church
at Crane, with the Rev. W.J. Willis officiating. Burial in Maple Park Cemetery in
Springfield with Manlove of Crane in charge. Active pallbearers were Dr. Frank Kerr,
Dr. Fred Farthing, Dr. Gene Farthing, Orville Kerr, Jack Farthing, Emmet Kerr, and
Lyman Kerr. Honorary pallbearers were J.W. Cook, L.A. Gatton, A.B. Hilton and
Charles Smythe. It was Dr. Kerr’s wish that money for flowers be sent to the Bank of
Crane, in care of L.A. Gatton. Funds will be used to set up a Dr. Kerr Memorial to assist
two medical students through school.
Kerr, James C. 1866 - 22 Jan 1949 CCR 27 Jan 1949
[Note: married 1896 Emily Hanson]
James C. Kerr, 82, a retired farmer died January 22 in his home at Billings,
following a lingering illness. He was a life-long resident of Christian county and the
Billings vicinity. In 1896 he married Emily Hanson and to this union were born four
children. His wife and all four children preceded him in death. Mr. Kerr was converted
and united with the Primitive Baptist church at Kerr Chapel in his early manhood.
Survivors include seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, five nephews, two
nieces, and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday at 2:00
pm in the Maples-Harris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marion LaFollette and Rev. Efton
Blades officiating. Burial was made in Kerr cemetery.
Kerr, James Gene 9 May 1928 - 16 Mar 2005 SN-L 18 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Willard N. & Beatrice (Taylor) Kerr; married 12 Jul 1953 Ruth Arlene
Ambrose]
James Gene Kerr, age 76, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in
Cox Walnut Lawn, Springfield. He was born May 9, 1928, in Miami County, Kansas, the
son of Willard N. and Beatrice (Taylor) Kerr. He served his county in the U.S. Air Force
during the Korean War. On July 12, 1953, in Paola, Kansas, he married Ruth Arlene
Ambrose, who survives him. Mr. Kerr was retired from Kansas City Power and Light. He
was a member of Nixa Christian Church and Friend Lodge #352 Ozark Chapter and
Ozark Chapter #98, O.E.S. In addition to his wife, survivors include: two children, Karla
Kerr Rotton, Nixa, and Donald L. Kerr, Kansas City, Mo.; and two grandchildren, Evan
Phillip Rotton and Spencer Kerr Rotton. He was preceded in death by his parents and a
brother, Willard Joe Kerr. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Nixa
Christian Church with Pastor Rod Cannedy officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m.
Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with a Masonic service at 5 p.m. Burial will be in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorials may be made to O.E.S. Charity
Project Heart Fund, or to Nixa Christian Church.
Kerr, Jeff C. 31 May 1875 - 6 Feb 1965

CCR 11 Feb 1965 p1

[Note: Prob son of James W. & Agnes C. (Howard) Kerr who married in 16 Aug 1874]
A prominent farmer and stockman, Mr. Kerr was born on the same farm, which
was part of the land homesteaded by his grandfather, Calvin Howard, in 1835. (sic) He
had been president of the Bank of Billings for many years. Mr. Kerr’s wife, the former
Rosa Phillips, died in 1950. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ralph Dennison of the
home and Mrs. William Edwards, 2275 Mirabeau in Springfield; a cousin, Mrs. Wade
Bradfield, 1952 South Kings, Springfield, who was reared in the home; a brother, Joe
Kerr of Clever; two grandsons and two granddaughters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. D. S. Frazier and the Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Kerr, Joe O. 3 Dec 1885 - 21 Jul 1971 CCR 29 Jul 1971 p1
[Note: married Retie Thomas 23 Jun 1892 - 11 Jun 1983]
Joe O. Kerr, 85, of Clever, died Wednesday afternoon, July 21, in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. The retired farmer was a member of Clever Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Retie; three daughters, Mrs. Cleo Carter, Kansas City. Mrs. Opal
McCroskey, Republic and Mrs. Alma Jo Spurgeon, Rockford, Ill.; a son, Donald Kerr,
Kansas City; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30
p.m. Friday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Kerr, John Emmett 15 Jun 1907 - 28 Mar 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004
John Emmett Kerr, 96, Ozark, died Sunday, March 28, 2004, following a two
week illness. He was born June 15, 1907, the son of James Asa Kerr and Effie (Taylor)
Kerr. He was a 1926 graduate of Ozark High School and was proud to have played on
the basketball team. He attended Drury University and married Ruth Reed. Kerr was a
long time school bus driver, and also operated Kerr's Drive In in Ozark. He was a farmer,
road construction contractor, and during WWII, transported Army Troops from Ft.
Leonard Wood. At one time he owned the Standard Gas Station in Ozark. Kerr was a
long time member of Ozark Christian Church. Two years ago he moved to Joplin to share
a home with his son and daughter-in-law. He loved baseball and kept up on current
Cardinal players. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Ruth; two daughters,
Janiss Rhodes and Susan Helton; two brothers, Lyman Kerr and Frank Kerr; a sister, Lula
Wernet; and a grandson. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Clay Kerr, Oakley, Kan.; a
son, Jim Kerr and wife, Carol, Joplin; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; six
great-great-grandchildren; and a step-son, Royce Clay, Oakley, Kan. A graveside funeral
was at 10 a.m. March 31 in Ozark City Cemetery, with Pastor David Massey-Brown
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Kerr, John Fleet, Jr. 22 Sep 1944 - 17 Jul 2005 SN-L 19 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of John F. & Vesta Kerr]
John F. Kerr, Jr., born Sept. 22, 1944, died in his home on July 17, 2005. He is
survived by his son, Ryan Kerr; his daughter, Jennifer Chastain; two granddaughters,
Ashley and Catherine; his mother, Vesta Kerr; two sisters, Patti Gustaveson and Cindy
Mayes; and many other relatives. He was a loving father and friend who will be greatly

missed. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wed., July 20, in Payne Cemetery, Nixa.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Kerr, Leo S. 17 Feb 1882 - 29 May 1968
CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: Son of Christopher Columbus & Alice (Harper) Kerr; married first Irma 3 Jun
1888 - 9 Sep 1915; married second Kate 7 Jul 1886 - 6 May 1935]
Leo S. Kerr, 86, of Springfield, died at noon Wednesday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness. A native of Nixa, Mr. Kerr had moved to
Springfield 60 years ago. He had operated his own sanitation service in downtown
Springfield for many years. Surviving are two sons, E. Clee, Springfield and N. Clell,
Houston, Texas. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Gorman-Scharp Chapel,.
The Rev. Donald Fordyce officiated, and burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Kerr, Leona G. (Kidwell) 8 Nov 1902 - 9 Nov 1993
Note: This info is from a Funeral card and not an obit as such.
Funeral Card: LEONA G. KERR, November 8, 1902, Union Town, Kansas November 9, 1993, Bensenville, Illinois. SERVICES Clever United Methodist Church
November 13, 1993 at 1:30 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. Ray Willis MUSIC Nadeine
Gold, Sara Vettraino, Mary Hurrel ESCORTS Rick Mehall, Luke Mehall, Rev. John
Hart, James Robert Hart FINAL RESTING PLACE Delaware Cemetery MEADORS
FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Kerr, Lyman J. 27 Mar 1901 - 18 Apr 1994 NN-E 27 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of James & Effie (Taylor) Kerr; married Alice Tennis; married Mildred
Chrisman]
Lyman J. Kerr, 93, Ozark, died Tuesday, April 19, 1994, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born March 27, 1901, in Ozark, the son of James Kerr and Effie
Taylor Kerr. He was a 1923 graduate of the University of Missouri, College of
Agriculture. Mr. Kerr was a life member of University of Missouri Alumni Association.
He attended the 70th anniversary of his graduation last May. Following World War II,
Mr. Kerr taught agriculture to veterans. He was associated with his father in highway and
bridge construction and later farmed in the Hopedale area for many years. He was
preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Tennis Kerr in 1945; his second wife, Mildred
Chrisman Kerr in 1986; and a great-grandson, Shuaib Palmer. Survivors include his
daughter, Mary Jo Messer, Leawood, Kan.; three granddaughters, Robyn Palmer, Garden
Grove, Calif., Carolyn Kerr Messer, Philadelphia, Penn., and Michelle Chiacchia,
Uxbridge, Mass.; three great-grandchildren, Aiyub and Muhammad Palmer and Olivia
Chiacchia; and a brother, Emmett Kerr, Springfield. Funeral services were held Friday,
April 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Kerr, Marion Lee 16 Oct 1932 - 19 Jul 2003 SN-L 23 Jul 2003 & CCH-N Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Eddie Matthew & Nellie Kerr; married 1942 Jacqueline “Jackie” Little 3
Sep 1933 - 29 May 1999]

Marion Lee Kerr died on July 19, 2003 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, at the age of 70, after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 16, 1932,
at Clever, MO, to Eddie and Nellie Kerr. He was an active member of the Clever United
Methodist Church. Marion attended Clever High School and graduated in 1950. He
attended SMS where he obtained a Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in School
Administration. He was a member of the TKE fraternity, where he was still active as an
alumnus. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 until he retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1992.
He obtained his Masters Aviator Wings for helicopters and airplanes. In addition to his
military career, Marion taught and coached basketball at Phillipsburg, Nixa, St. Louis,
and Clever. He was the coach for the first Nixa boys' basketball team that qualified for
the state playoffs in 1959. He was currently active with the VFW, DAV, and American
Legion, and also volunteered for the Red Cross and Dickerson Park Zoo. Marion married
Jackie Little in 1952. They were married for 47 years until she preceded him in death in
1999. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Thelma; and a brother,
Harold. He is survived by his cur- rent wife of three years, Jo Kerr; a son, Stacey Kerr
and companion Candy Little; a daughter and spouse, Lacey and Kris Flood; stepchildren,
Andy Boyts, Lorrie Stratton, and Jeanne and Govener Shurvington; three grandchildren,
Cagney Kerr, Logan and Cameron Flood; seven step-grandchildren; a brother and wife,
John and June Kerr; nieces, nephews, and a host of good friends. He will be missed by all
who knew him. A special thanks to the Oncology wing staff and ER staff at St. John's
Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at the Clever United
Methodist Church under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. today in the Clever funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in
Delaware Cemetery, where he was on the board. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the American Cancer Society, or the Clever United Methodist Church.
Springfield News-Leader, July 21 2003. AND
Christian County Headliner 2003
Kerr, Maude (Clark) 1865 - 28 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: married Dr. U. F. Kerr]
Mrs. Maude Clark Kerr, 86, wife of Dr. U.F. Kerr, Springfield, died at 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday in Springfield Baptist hospital. Mrs. Kerr, a resident of Springfield for 50
years, formerly lived in Christian County, where her husband practiced medicine for
many years. She was a member of South Street Christian church. Besides her husband,
she is survived by a son, Orville Kerr of Springfield, and a half-sister, Mrs. Lola Hawkins
of Nixa. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle.
Kerr, Maude M. 30 Sep 1890 - 2 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
Mrs. Maude M. Kerr, 81, of Billings, died at 12:24 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical
Center in Springfield after a short illness. She was a member of Billings Baptist Church.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Maxine Fuhr, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle McGehee and
Mrs. Helen McGehee, both of Marionville and Mrs. Lena Swinney, Halltown; a son,
Howard Kerr, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Bass, Springfield; nine grandchildren and
14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Billings Baptist Church
with the Rev. Claude Brown officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell.

Kerr, Mettie R. (Sims) 5 Oct 1890 - 4 Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Thomas E. & ? (?) Sims; married Fred Kerr 31 Oct 1890 - 2 Aug
1980]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Mettie R. Kerr, 84, Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. C. H. Sleeth officiating. Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Kerr died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital at
Springfield. She had lived most of her life in the Cassidy community and was a member
of the Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Fred; a daughter, Mrs.
Roena Davis, Ozark; two sons, Lanford of Aurora and Stanley of Springfield; seven
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Kerr, Nellie Jewel (?) 24 Jun 1899 - 25 Jan 1993
Nellie J. Kerr, 93, Clever, died at 4:15 a.m. Monday in Republic Park Care
Center. A longtime resident of Clever; she was a homemaker, a member of Clever United
Methodist Church and the UMW. She is survived by three sons, John, Branson, Marion,
Clever, and Harold, Broken Arrow, Okla.; a sister, Dorothy Wilder, San Jose, Calif.;
eight grandchildren;; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lee officiating.
Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home of
Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. The casket will be
closed at the beginning of the service.
Funeral Card: NELLIE J. KERR June 24, 1899, - January 25, 1993, SERVICES
HELD Clever United Methodist Church January 27, 1993, at 11:99 A.M. Contributed by
Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Kerr, Ruth (Reed) 13 Jun 1909 - 10 Mar 1973 OH 11 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of Elijah and Mae (Betts) Reed; married John Emmett Kerr 15 Jun 1907
- 28 Mar 2004]
Mrs. Ruth Kerr, 63, of Ozark died Saturday in St. John’s Hospital after a long
illness. Mrs. Kerr, a lifelong resident of Ozark, was a member of the First Christian
Church and Modern Seekers Club of Ozark. Surviving are her husband, Emmett; two
daughter, Mrs. Susan Miller and Mrs. Janiss Rhoades, both of Ozark; a son, James R. of
Carthage; a sister, Miss Irene Reed of Ozark, nine grandchildren and three step
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at the Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Kerr, Thomas G. 13 Sep 1950 - 19 Aug 1923
CCR 24 Aug 1923 p 1
Thomas G. Kerr, born in McNairy County, Tennessee September 13th 1850. Died
August 19th 1923, at the home of his sister, Mrs. Eliza Faught of Nixa MO being 72
years, 11 months and 6 days of age. Funeral services were held at the Nixa Christian
Church with Rev. B. Frank West officiating and interment being at the Payne Cemetery
under direction of T. B. Chaffin.
Mr. Kerr has resided in Christian and adjoining
counties since 1852. He was united in early life with the Methodist Church. Being
dissatisfied in later life was baptized by Br. Wade Moore. Mr. Kerr never married and
was the last brother of the Kerr family. He leaves three sisters to mourn their loss, Mrs. T.

C. Pryor of Webster County, Mrs. Elisa Faught of Nixa and Mrs. Ollie Cook of
Springfield. MO
AND
Kerr, Thomas G. 13 Sep 1950 - 19 Aug 1923
CCR 24 Aug 1923 p 1
Tom Kerr, aged 73 years, died in the home of his niece, Mrs. Alex Meadows,
Sunday, August 19, 1923. Funeral services were held at the Nixa Christian Church at
3:00 Monday afternoon, conducted by B. Frank West with burial in the Payne Cemetery
with T. B. Chaffin in charge of the burial
Kerr, Viola (Jones) 8 Mar 1878 - 31 Jul 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Isaiah & Mary (Moore) Jones; married Columbus H. Kerr 5 Oct 1876
- 7 Jun 1942]
Mrs. Viola Kerr, 89, Ozark, died at 5:05 a.m. Sunday in Burge-Protestant Hospital
after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kerr was a lifelong resident of Christian and Stone Counties
and a member of the Church of Christ in Ozark. She is survived by two sons, Jean of
Hayward, Calif. and Fleet, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Lafon Russell, Ozark; four
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Kerr, William T.
Mar 1870 - 18 Apr 1958
CCR 24 Apr 1958 p4
Mrs. A. H. Giehl and Mrs. R. R. Farthing received word last Friday of the death
of their brother, W. T. Kerr of Oakdale, Calif. He was 88 years old. Mr. Kerr was a native
of Christian County, having been born on a farm north of Ozark, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
W. J. Kerr. His brothers were J. A. Kerr, Dr. U. F. Kerr and Dr. H. L. Kerr. Survivors
include his wife Eva; one son, Gene Kerr of Sacramento, Calif; three daughters, Mrs.
Gladys Dick of Santa Cruz, Calif; Mrs. Belle Valentine of Delano, Calif. and Mrs.
Lucretia Martin of Stockton, Calif. Mr. Kerr resided and was in business in Ozark for a
number of years before moving to California with his family in 1904. He operated a Ford
agency in Oakdale. After his retirement, his hobby was helping his community develop
irrigation systems, planting highways with beautiful trees, establishing parks and
gardening. His own home was beautiful bower of flowers and his vegetables and fruit
were the best. Mrs. Farthing recently returned from a visit with her brother and sister-inlaw at Oakdale.
Kessinger, Andrew J., Sr. 1878 - 16 Mar 1966 CCR 24 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob C. & Frances Elizabeth (Fulford) Kessinger; may be the A. J.
Kessinger who married 1898 Aletha Tenney ]
NEOSHO - A. J. Kessinger, Sr., 88, Neosho, died Thursday, March 16, following
a one-year illness. Mr. Kessinger, a native of Ozark, who came to Neosho in 1932, is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ida Bell Purdy of Springfield and Hattie Gray, Long
Beach, Calif.; four sons, Rev. Fay Kessinger, Osceola, Roy of Newhall, Calif., Derric,
Long Beach and Dr. A. J. Kessinger, Jr. of Neosho; one sister, Mrs. Dessie Vanderhoof,
Denver; 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday at 2
p.m. in the Methodist Church at Neosho with the Rev. Paul White officiating. Burial was
in IOOF Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Kessinger, Everett 28 Mar 1905 - 17 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John E. & Nancy (Mapes) Kessinger; married Jewell Baker 15 Feb 1910 5 Nov 1985]
Everett Kessinger, 61. of Ozark, a candidate for the Republican nomination as
Presiding Judge of the County court, died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital, after suffering a heart attack on his way to Springfield earlier that morning. Mr.
Kessinger retired from the U.S. Medical Center in Springfield last November 5, after 21
years service. A native of the Christian Center community southeast of Ozark, he
operated farms in that area before entering employment in the Medical Center. He
attended Ozark High School. A lifelong Republican, Mr. Kessinger was making an active
campaign in his first bid for public office. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Jewell
Kessinger and one son, John Kessinger, both of the home in Ozark; two daughters, Mrs.
Bessie Schupbach of Route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Nancy Kissee, deputy circuit clerk, of
Route 2, Ozark; one brother, Henry Kessinger, county surveyor; three sisters, Mrs. Ida
Rhodes and Mrs. Ina Workman, both of Ozark and Mrs. Bessie Ford, Springfield; and
five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Funeral Home
chapel here. The Rev. Ivan Coyle will officiate, and burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Kessinger, Greene 1897 - 6 Oct 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p9
[Note: married Maude]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Greene Kessinger, 80, Route 3, Rogersville, were
at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Revs. Winston Burton and Hubert
Gallaway officiating, Burial was in the Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of
Rogersville. Mr. Kessinger died at 3:10 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield after along illness. He was a lifelong resident of Webster County. He was a
retired farmer and a deacon in the First Baptist Church here. Survivors include his wife,
Maude; a son, Phil, of Houston, Texas; a step-son, Marvin Bass, Springfield; two
brothers, Lum and Fred, both of Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Greene and Mrs.
Ethel Kelly, both of Oroville, Wash.; and Mrs. Jane Morris and Mrs. Willie Bench, both
of Springfield and two grandchildren.
Kessinger, Henry J. 9 Feb 1896 - 11 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p1
[Note: Son of John Robert & Villa (Melton) Kessinger; married 25 Feb 1917 Pauline M.
Deffenderfer 2 Mar 1894 - 26 Jul 1940; married second 30 Jun 1940 Vena Blevins 12
Oct 1887 - 6 Jun 1949; married third Orpha Mae (Beard) Wolfe 21 Feb 1907 - Oct 1995]
County Surveyor Dies
Henry Kessinger, Christian County surveyor has died of an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Kessinger, who lived on Route 1, a short distance southeast of Ozark, was found
beside his tractor where he was preparing to feed his cattle last Saturday morning around
8 a.m. He was 78 years old and a lifelong resident of Christian County and had served as
county surveyor for the past 38 years.
AND
Kessinger, Henry J. 9 Feb 1896 - 11 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
OZARK - Services for Henry J. Kessinger, 78, Route 1, Wednesday in Adams
Chapel with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery
southeast of Ozark. Mr. Kessinger died at 8 a.m. Saturday at his home after suffering an

apparent heart attack. Mr. Kessinger, a lifelong Christian County resident, was a member
of the Prospect Baptist Church south of here. He served the past 38 years as county
surveyor. Survivors include his wife, Mae; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Smith, Bruner, and
Mrs. Hazel Burk, 1918 Luster, Springfield; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Freida Mae Hartley,
Route 1, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Rhodes, Ozark and Mrs. Bessie Ford, 438 East
Portland, Springfield; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
AND
Kessinger, Henry J. 9 Feb 1896 - 11 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1975 p9
We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, food, flowers, cards and all acts
of kindness expressed at the death of our loved one, Henry Kessinger.
Mae Kessinger. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hartley and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Emmett
Burk and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kessinger and Family.
Kessinger, James J. Jan 1887 - 27 Feb 1962
CCR 1 Mar 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Francis Marion & Sarah M. (Sullinger) Kessinger; birthdate from 1900
census; no tombstone]
Funeral services for James J. Kessinger, 74, who died February 27 in a Joplin rest
home, will be held Sunday, March 4 at 2 p.m. in the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall in
Ozark with burial in the Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Kessinger, who lived in Christian County
most of his life, is survived by three sisters, Mrs. J. A. Filbeck of Leavenworth, Kan.,
Mrs. Lee Huddleston of Joplin and Miss Dorothy Kessinger of Nevada, Mo.; and one
brother, Henry Kessinger of Joplin.
Kessinger, John E. 3 Nov 1870 - 25 Feb 1930
John Kessinger of south of Ozark passed away in the Baptist hospital at St. Louis,
Feb. 25th. T.B. Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Co. was called to remove the body to
Ozark. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. (Christian County
Republican – 27 February 1930) Contributed by Bill Goss.
Kessinger, Mae (Baird) Wolfe 21 Feb 1907 – 28 Oct 1995 CCH-N 1 Nov 1995
Mae Kessinger, 88, of Ozark, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 1995, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Feb. 21, 1907, near Ozark, and was the daughter of Zeb and Jessie
Baird. She lived throughout her life in the Ozark area, and joined the Smyrna Baptist
Church at an early age. Mrs. Kessinger was employed at the Smith Hotel in Ozark many
years ago. Later she worked for Dr. R.R. Farthing. Her last employment was at Baird's
Furniture Store in Ozark. Preceding her in death were: Her first husband, Chester Wolfe;
her second husband, Henry Kessinger; two brothers, Oren and Joe Baird; and her parents.
Survivors include: Her daughter and son-in-law, Fredia Mae and Bill Hartley, Ozark; two
grandchildren and their spouses, Pam and Gene McGowan, Mountain Grove, and Tom
and Debi Hartley, Ozark; three great-grandchildren, Jeff Jackson and Tyler and Tanner
Hartley; a brother, Robert Baird, Ozark; and three sisters, Genobia Gray, Springfield,
Beadith Broce, Marionville, and Helen Campbell, Ozark. Funeral services are today at
2:00 p.m, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Derrel Friend officiating. Burial
will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Kessinger, Miles Henry

9 Feb 1872 - 13 Dec 1962

CCR 20 Dec 1962 p5

[Note: Son of Jacob C. & Frances Elizabeth (Fulford) Kessinger; married Lillie Melton
15 Apr 1896]
Funeral services for Miles H. Kessinger of 719 East Walnut, Springfield were at 2
p.m. Sunday at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Cecil Swinehart officiating. Mr.
Kessinger was a retired barber, following his trade at Ozark, Springfield and Tulsa. He
died Thursday at 11:56 p.m. at Forster Nursing Home. Survivors are a son Orville, Texas
City, Tex; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Atkinson, 719 East Walnut. Mrs. Euel Chapin,
1341 North Fremont and Mrs. Gussie Denby, Route 3, Rogersville; a brother, A. J.,
Neosho; a sister, Mrs. Dessie Vanderhoof, Denver and six grandchildren.
Kessinger, Nancy E. (Mapes) 19 Oct 1869 - 10 May 1957
CCR 16 May 1957 p 4
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy E. Kessinger, 87, who died Friday, May 10, after
a lengthy illness, were held Sunday, May 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in
Ozark, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. Daughter of a pioneer Christian County family, Rev. Henry J.
Mapes amd Mary Ann Maps, she was married in 1891 to John E. Kessinger who
preceded her in death in 1930. To this union were born four sons and five daughters, four
od whom preceded her in death. She became a member of the Fairview Baptist Church at
the age of 16, later moving her membership to Prospect Baptist Church. For 40
consecutive years, she was a delegate from the Prospect Church to the Christian County
Baptist Association. Survivors include two sons, Henry Kessinger and Everett Kessinger,
both of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Rhodes of Ozark, Mrs. Ina Workman of Fairfax,
Calif, and Mrs. Bessie Ford of Springfield, nine grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren’ one sister, Mrs. Lillie Roberts of Manitou Springs, Colo, several nieces
and nephews and many friends.
Kessinger, Sara M. (Sullinger) 16 Apr 1869 - 8 Feb 1947 CCR 13 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of James & Louise (Curtis) Sullinger; married 2 Jan 1897 Francis
Marion “Frank” Kessinger 30 Mar 1856 - 25 Feb 1942]
Mrs. Sara M. Sullinger Kessinger was born on April 16, 1869, and passed away at
her home in Ozark on Feb. 8, 1947. She was united in marriage to Frank Kessinger on
Jan. 2, 1897, and to this union were born seven children. Her husband and two children
preceded her in death. She was baptized about 25 years ago into the Seven Day Adventist
church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Daisy Philbeck of Kansas City, Kansas,
Mrs. Elsie Lee Hudelston of Joplin and Miss Dorothy Kessinger of the home; two sons,
Jim of Ozark and Henry of Joplin; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; four
brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Reg Mapes with burial in the Ozark cemetery.
Kessinger, Thomas Jacob “Jake” 29 May 1873 - 18 Feb 1922
T. J. Kessinger, aged 48 years, died at his home two miles south of town
Saturday morning, February 18, 1922. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at
the Prospect Baptist church conducted by Rev. Tom Hanks, with burial in the Prospect
cemetery. Deceased was a native of Christian County and had spent his life in this
vicinity. He leaves the widow, one child and one step child of his immediate family

besides many relatives and friends to mourn his departure. Tuberculosis was the cause of
his death. (Christian County Republican, 24 February 1922). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Kessinger, Vena Mae (Blevins) 12 Oct 1905 - 6 Jun 1949 CCR 9 Jun 1949
[Note: Daughter of Joseph W. & Mary (Plum) Blevins; married 30 Jun 1940 Henry
Kessinger 9 Feb 1896 - 11 Jan 1975]
Mrs. Vena Kessinger, 43, wife of Henry Kessinger, County Surveyor, died
Monday afternoon at the home south of Ozark, following a lengthy illness. Survivors
include her husband, Henry Kessinger; her mother, Mrs. Mary Blevins of Hollister; two
stepdaughters, Mrs. Hazel Kessinger of Springfield and Mrs. Mary R. Martinez of Los
Angeles, Calif.; one stepson, John Kessinger of Springfield; and three step grandchildren.
She was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday
afternoon in the Prospect Baptist church with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial
was in the cemetery there under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Bearers were Russell McConnell, W.H. Mallonee, Rex Preston, John Short, Herbert
Taylor, and Robert Hall.
Kester, Ernest, Jr. 2 May 1926 - 30 Jun 2006 SN-L 2 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Ernest & Carrie (Denny) Kester; married 22 Mar 1946 Virginia Klineline]
Ernest Kester, Jr., age 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 30,
2006, in the Veteran's Home, Mount Vernon, Missouri. He was born May 2, 1926, in
Ava, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Carrie (Denny) Kester. On March 22, 1946, he was
united in marriage to Virginia Klineline and to this union two wonderful sons were born.
Ernie proudly served his country with the United States Navy during World War II and
retired from the United States Postal Service in 1986. He was an avid coon hunter and
enjoyed spending time with his hunting buddies. Ernie was also a member of Hopedale
Baptist Church of Ozark. Preceding him in death were his parents. Ernie is lovingly
survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; two sons, Dennis Kester and wife, Paula, of
Springfield, and David Kester and fiance, Kim Hurshman, of Rogersville; four
grandchildren: Jeff Kester and wife, Stacy, Jason Kester and wife, Ashley, all of
Springfield, Ian Kester of Las Vegas, Nevada, Hana Kester of New York City; and two
future step grandchildren, Nick and Nathan Hurshman of Rogersville. He is also survived
by four great-granddaughters, Katy, Mary, Maggie and Addison; one sister, Maxine
Ellison and husband, Herman; a niece, Karen Timby; a great-niece, Carrie Timby; and an
aunt, Dorothy Worel, all of Springfield; many caring family members and good friends.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the caring staff of the Veterans Home for
Ernie's excellent care during his extended illness. On Monday, July 3, 2006, the family
will receive friends and relatives from 1 to 2:30 p.m. for visitation at Hopedale Baptist
Church, 5370 North Highway NN, Ozark, Mo. Funeral services under the care of Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, will immediately follow the visitation at the church. Burial
will be in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests memorial donations be made to Hopedale Baptist Church or the
Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, Missouri.
Ketchum, Carl Eugene 29 Aug 1917 - 4 Sep 2005 SN-L 7 Sep 2005

[Note: Son of Homer C. & Lula (Box) Ketchum; married 6 Jul 1942 Estalee Wallis]
Carl Eugene Ketchum, 88, died Sunday, September 4, 2005, in his home. Carl
was born August 29, 1917, in rural Polk County near Walnut Grove, Mo., the first son of
the late Lula Box Ketchum and Homer C. Ketchum. Carl was a graduate of Willard
Missouri High School and attended U.C.L.A. during his military service. He was a World
War II veteran, having volunteered for duty in the Army in 1941, and returning to
inactive duty as a Captain in 1945. He served in the South Pacific as company
commander of an ordnance base depot company and was later assigned to General
McArthur's headquarters as liaison officer to the Philippine Army. After his return to
civilian life, he was briefly in the restaurant, and later, life insurance business. He was
then employed by a wheel, rim, and truck equipment distributor as a sales representative,
retiring in 1979 after 30 years of service. Carl was a longtime member of St. Paul United
Methodist Church where he served on various committees, the Church Board, and several
terms as president of the Wedding Ring Class. At the time of his death, he was chairman
of the Wedding Rink Class Scholarship Committee. He was a teacher in the class until
vision problems interfered. Carl was married to Estalee Wallis on July 6, 1942, and they
were the parents of two daughters, Carla and Ginny. Estalee preceded him in death
November 29, 1987. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Ketchum. Carl
is survived by two daughters, Carla Wilcox, Springfield, and Virginia Brandt and her
husband, Robert, Nixa; his loving wife, Betty Ralston Bruton, to whom he was married
September 12, 1991; four adored grandsons: Shawn O'Neal and his wife, Kayla, Kansas
City; Jason O'Neal and his wife, Angie, Springfield; Brett O'Neal, Nixa; and Kory
Wilcox, Springfield; three great grandchildren, Oliver and Avery O'Neal, Kansas City,
and Grace O'Neal, Springfield; and his sister, Wilma Creed, Walnut Grove. He is also
survived by two step-daughters, Helen von Buxhoeveden and her husband, Hans,
Chesterfield, Mo., and Janet Walpert and her husband, Bill, Cleveland, Ohio; a step-son,
Richard Bruton and his wife, Kathy, Springfield; five step-grandchildren; eight step-great
grandchildren; three nieces; two nephews; numerous cousins; and many friends from all
walks of life. Private family graveside services will be held in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. A public memorial services will be held in St. Paul United Methodist Church,
413 East Walnut, Springfield, on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at 11 a.m. with Dr. Gary
Metcalf officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation
will be in the church parlor from 10:15 a.m. until service time. At his direction, his family
requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Wedding Ring Sunday School
Class Scholarship Fund, c/o St. Paul UMC, The American Cancer Society, The American
Heart Association, or St. John's Hospice Care.
Kettering, Eunice Faye “Peggy” (Haworth) 1923 - 1 Jun 1969 CCR 12 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Bert & Mearl B. (Blevins) Haworth; married Robert Kettering]
Mrs. Eunice Faye “Peggy” Kettering, 46, a native of Nixa and former resident of
Springfield, died Sunday night, June 1 in Madrid, Spain of an apparent heart attack. Mrs.
Kettering, who was living in Madrid with her husband, Robert a civil servant attached to
the Air Force, was hair stylist at Heer’s for some time. She is survived by her husband,
Robert C. and son Kenneth, both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haworth,
Nixa; and five brothers, Eugene, Howard, Bill, Bob and Geral, all of Nixa. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, June 10 in San Diego, Calif.

Keysser, Cristina Lea 7 May 2003 - 10 May 2003 CCH-N 21 May 2003
Cristina Lea Keysser, three-day-old infant daughter of Keven Fritz and Jonie
Keysser, died May 10, 2003, in Cox South Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Nixa;
grandparents Ruth Keysser, Nixa, and Joe and JoAnne Hutchinson, Springfield; greatgrandmother Ressie McPherson, Bull's Gap, Tenn.; and an aunt, Regina Keysser, Joplin.
She was preceded in death by a grandfather, Orlen Keysser; and two great-grandfathers,
Carter Hutchinson and Wilbur McPherson. A graveside funeral was held at 11 a.m. May
17 in Richwood Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Cox officiating.
Springfield News-Leader
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©Christian County Headliner 2003
Keysser, Herman E. 1878 - 23 Dec 1962 CCR 27 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Charles & Sarah Elizabeth (Logan) Keysser; married Maggie F. Harris]
Herman E Keysser, 84, died at 2:25 p.m. Sunday at Christian Rest Home in
Ozark. He was a lifelong resident of Highlandville and a member of Highlandville
Baptist Church. Survivors are two sons, Orval, Highlandville and Orlen, Nixa; two
daughters, Mrs. Theda Little, Highlandville and Mrs. Imogene Little, Ozark; nine
grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
Highlandville; Baptist Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Keysser, Maggie Frances (Harris) 1900 - 4 Aug 1956 CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Frances Keysser, 58, who died August 4, at
Springfield Baptist Hospital in the Highandville Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe
Harding and Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Keysser was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Herman Keysser of the
farm home near Highlandville; two sons, Orval Keysser of Highlandville and Orlen
Keysser of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Theda Little of Highlandville and Mrs. Imogene
Little of Nixa; eight grandchildren; four brothers, Gabe Harris of Springfield, Richard
and Ellge Harris of Ozark and Bert Harris of Nixa
Keysser, Orlen Hansford 20 Dec 1931 - 22 Jan 1996 CCH-N 27 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Herman & Maggie (Harris) Keysser; married 27 Jun 1951 Ruth Melton]
Orlen Hansford Keysser, 64, Nixa, passed away at 3:15 p.m, Monday, Jan. 22,
1996, in his home after a long illness. Orlen was born Dec. 20, 1931, in Highlandville,
the son of Herman and Maggie Harris Keysser. June 27, 1951, he was married to Ruth
Melton. He was preceded in death by: his parents and a sister. He is survived by: his wife,
Ruth, of the home; a son, Fritz and his wife, Jonie, Nixa; a daughter, Regina, Joplin; a
brother, Orval, Highlandville; and a sister, Theda Little, Highlandville. Orlen was a
member of Calvary Baptist Church. He loved to work with his hands and he loved the
outdoors. Services were Thursday, Jan. 25, 1996, at 2:00 p.m., in Harris, a Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial followed in
Richwood Cemetery. Visitation was from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.. Wednesday, in the funeral
home.

Keysser, Sarah Elizabeth (Logan) 18 Nov 1846 - 24 Oct 1925
Mrs. Sarah E. Keysser, aged 78 years, 11 months and 6 days, died at her home, 3
miles southwest of Highlandville on Saturday, October 4, 1925. Funeral services were
held at the Highlandville Christian church at 1:00 o’clock p.m. Monday, conducted by
Rev. James W. White with interment in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Ozark, beside her
husband, Chas. Keysser, who it will be remembered by old timers was killed by Doc.
Gonce nearly 40 years ago. The deceased was a sister of the late G.W. Logan of Ozark
and leaves one brother, John Logan, living in Arkansas. She leaves one son and four
daughters, beside many grandchildren and other relatives. (Christian County Republican
– 30 October 1925). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Khulman, Emma K. 21 Sep 1881 - 4 Feb 1951 CCR 8 Feb 1951
[Note: married 17 Feb 1907 John Henry Khulman 5 Jul 1872 - 21 Nov 1948]
Mrs. Emma Khulman was born on September 21, 1881 in Hillsboro, IL and
passed away at her home in Ozark on February 4, 1951 following a brief illness. At the
age of two, she with her parents moved to St. Louis, MO and five years later the family
moved to a farm near Springfield where she spent her girlhood. On February 17, 1907
she united in marriage with John Henry Khulman of Springfield and to this union one
daughter was born. Mr. and Mrs. Khulman owned and operated a grocery store in
Springfield until March of 1912 when they sold out and moved to a farm south of Sparta.
They resided there until the death of Mr. Khulman in 1948 at which time Mrs. Khulman
sold the farm and moved to Ozark where she resided until her death. Mrs. Khulman was a
member of the Sparta Baptist church and had worked faithfully in the church as long as
health would permit her to do so. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Howard Brown of
Springfield; two grandsons, Clell Johnson and Howard Brown, Jr. and a step-grandson,
David Brown, all of Springfield; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Elmer Webb
officiating. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Kidwell, Elizabeth Jane “Betty” (Frazier) Jul 1868 - 19 Jun 1961 CCR 22 Jun 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Jefferson & Rachel Mariah (McCroskey) Frazier; Married
James H. Kidwell 29 Dec 1901]
Services for Mrs. Betty Kidwell, 92, of Clever who died Monday morning at St.
John’s Hospital were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Methodist Church with the
Revs. Harold Hunter and Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Leona Kerr of
Lamar, Mrs. Vera Ghan of Boise, Ida. and Mrs. Grace Hart of Clever; six grandchildren
and four great grandchildren; one brother, Pete Frazier of Springfield; and one sister,
Mrs. Mary Belle Frazier of Springfield.
Kidwell, James H. 1865 - 1941
Last rites for James H. Kidwell, 79, who died Sunday in his home on route one,
Nixa, will be at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the Methodist Church of Clever. The
Rev. Roy Bowers of Lamar will officiate. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home. Mr. Kidwell is survived by his widow; three

daughters, Mrs. Clyde Kerr of Clever, Mrs. L. L. Gann of Phillipsburg, and Mrs. C. K.
Hart of Willard, and a brother A. B. Kidwell of Uniontown, Kansas.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Killian, Bill F. 14 Aug 1925 - 23 Aug 2005 SN-L 26 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Jacob Paul & Grace M. Killian; married Inez Wells 6 Oct 1925 - 9 Jan
1996]
Bill F. Killian, 80, passed away August 23, 2005, at the Missouri Veterans' Home
in Mt. Vernon. Bill was born August 14, 1925, in Seymour, Mo., to Jacob Paul and Grace
M. Killian, both deceased. He joined the Navy out of high school and was an electrician
and gunner on the LST 459 which saw active duty and made nine landing during World
War II. He married Inez Wells, deceased, on October 3, 1947, in Springfield, Mo. Bill
spent most of his life building residential and commercial properties in Springfield and
the Branson area. He was the cofounder of Killian Construction in 1948, was a member
of the Builders Association, Masons, Shriners, Order Of The Eastern Star, Chanters,
Barber Shoppers, and MC'ing and singing in country music shows. He was a baptized
Christian who loved gardening, cooking, and grilling. He was best known for his great
sense of humor, funny stories, a beautiful voice, and lending a helping hand. He was
loved by all and will be dearly missed. Bill is survived by his two daughters, Cindy
Murphy and husband, Wayne, and Peggy Lisenbe; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren, all from North Carolina. Also surviving are brother, Bob Killian and wife,
Betty; sisters, Jeri Erb and husband, Harry of Springfield, and Maurine Wilson of
Branson; several nephews, a niece, and special friend, Eunice Cavanaugh and family.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sat., August 27 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Bill's nephew, The Rev. Michael White from Brookfield United Methodist Church,
Brookfield, Mo., will officiate. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville,
Mo., with military honors. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today, August 26 in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Missouri Veterans' Home,
1600 S. Hickory, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712.
Killillay, Homer Nathaniel 20 Jul 1915 - 7 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
Homer Nathaniel Killillay, 84 of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October
7, 1999 at 9:35 a.m. at Balanced Care, Nixa. Homer was born Tuesday, July 20, 1915 at
Wilmore, Kansas. The son of Charles E. and Hannah (Weddle) Killillay. On March 1,
1937 at Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado, Homer was united in marriage to Ina Hecht.
Homer was a retired a conductor for the Denver and Rio Grand Western Railroad. He
attended the First Baptist Church of Nixa, and he was a member of the Paul Revere
Masonic Lodge #162. Homer enjoyed fishing, gardening, and especially enjoyed mowing
lawns. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Homer is
survived by his wife. Ina of the home, a son, LarrY Killillay of Bryans Road. Maryland, a
daughter, Nancy M. Mullins and her husband Roy of Nixa, five grandchildren, Chris
Killillay and his wife Chrissy of LaPlata, Maryland; Kevin Killillay of Bryans Road,
Maryland; Holly Brisco of Harrison, Arkansas; Natalie Tilley and her husband Kenneth
of Flippin, Arkansas; and Joe Tollen and his wife Sheila of Nixa. Also, surviving are 10
great-grandchildren and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday,

October 11, 1999, at 7:30 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. The Reverend
Richard Eakins officiated. Burial will be at a later date at the Mountain View Cemetery,
Flippin, Arkansas. Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m., and from 6 to 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, at the funeral home.
Killingsworth, Floyd Dicky 1905 - 12 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
Floyd Dicky Killingsworth, 59, died at 11 a.m. Thursday in his home after a
lengthy illness. He was a farmer in the Clever community. Surviving are his wife, Verba;
two sons, Larry, of Springfield and David of the home; three brothers, Bill of Sedalia,
Blaine of Springfield, and Emmett of San Jose, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Muriel Chaney,
Branson and Mrs. Don Bruner, Norman, Okla.; and a grandchild. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Killingsworth, Maude "Alpha" (Duncan) 1 Apr 1897 - 21 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Finis Caney & Nancy Jane (Cloclasure) Duncan; married 3 Dec 1916
Leonard Killingsworth who d 1986]
Maude "Alpha" Killingsworth, 91, of Greenfield, died at 1:40 p.m. March 21 at
the Dade County Nursing Home following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Killingsworth
were held March 22 in the Greenfield Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lon Killingsworth
officiating. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery. Mrs. Killingsworth was born April 1,
1897, in Dade County to Finis Caney Duncan and Nancy Jane (Cloclasure) Duncan. She
was married to Leonard Killingsworth Dec. 3, 1916 in Neola. He preceded her in death in
1986. Mrs. Killingsworth was also preceded in death by two sons, Raymond Lee, as an
infant, and Truman Leonard, who was a casualty of World War II. Mrs. Killingsworth
was a homemaker and a member of the Greenfield Baptist Church. Her survivors include
eight sons, Charles, Greenfield, Oral, Mount Vernon, Marvin, Ozark, Howard, Hurst,
Texas, Glover, Stockton, Richard, San Francisco, California, Joe, South Greenfield, and
Steve, Watauga, Texas; a daughter, Martha Hembree, Greenfield; 24 grandchildren; 38
great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the American Heart Fund.
Killingsworth, Maurice 17 Oct 1906 - 17 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
Maurice Killingsworth, 63. Clever, died at midnight, Thursday, April 9, in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. He was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church, Billings Masonic Lodge and Billings Eastern Star. Mr. Killingsworth
was a native of Walnut Grove. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; a son, John Killingsworth,
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Monson, Harrison, Ark.; two brothers, Millard,
Springfield, and Robert, Walnut Grove. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Harold Hunter and James Smith officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Kimberling, Betty M. (Metz) 9 Oct 1926 - 3 Jan 2005
SN-L 5 Jan 2005
Betty M. Kimberling, born October 9, 1926, in Naylor, Mo., passed away
Monday, January 3, 2005, at Elfindale Manor in Springfield, Mo., in the presence of her
loving family. Betty was happily married to Bill Kimberling for 56 years. She was

preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jane Metz; one brother, Don Metz; and two
sisters, Glorianna Metz and Lorene Williams. Betty is survived by her husband, Bill; one
daughter, Kay and her husband, Charles Marlin of Little Rock, Ark.; one son, Stephen of
Springfield, Mo.; one grandson and his wife, Lee and Sonya Marlin, of Little Rock, Ark.;
one granddaughter, Cindy Marlin of Fayetteville, Ark. She is also survived by one sister,
Dora Zadnick and a niece and her husband, Frankie and Richard Gray of Jonesboro, Ark.;
one brother and his wife, Rex and Violet Metz of St. Peters, Mo. She had many great
trips with Bill's cousin, Jack and Lucy McNeal, of Canyon Lake, Calif., and Chris and
Dorothy Cento, St. Louis, Mo. Betty was a vivacious, energetic, fun-loving woman, that
loved and helped people all her life. She had a successful 25 year career with Missouri
State Employment Security. She served as the fundraiser for the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill for several years. Betty was a CWF member at Nixa Christian Church. She
loved helping organize their sales and served in many capacities at the church. Betty was
an avid Lady Bears basketball fan, after having been a forward on her high school team.
She enjoyed many years camping, fishing, and water-skiing on Table Rock Lake. She'll
be greatly missed by her family and many friends. The family would like to thank the
caring staff of The Manor and also the support we received from the wonderful people of
St. John's Hospice Care during Betty's illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to St. John's Hospice Care, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804,
or Lymphoma Research Foundation, 111 Broadway, 19th Floor, NY, NY 10006.
Visitation will be held from 6t o8 p.m. today, January 5 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, 441 W. Battlefield. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday,
January 6 at Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview, Nixa, MO.
Kime, Lillie E. (Mitchell) 29 Jan 1899 - 21 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of Richard Douglas & Elizabeth Jane (Ewing) Mitchell; married 18 Jun
1924 Jim Dennis Kime 5 Sep 1892 - 11 Jun 1954 ]
Lillie E. Kime, 89, of Springfield, died at 11:35 a.m: Saturday at Cox Medical
Center North. Graveside services for Mrs. Kime were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
Springfield National Cemetery, with Rev. Carl Sweney officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mrs. Kime was born Jan. 29, 1899, to
Richard Douglas and Elizabeth Jane Ewing Mitchell at Rome, Missouri. A retired
dietitian cook in Cox Medical Center North, she was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was united in marriage to Jim Kime June 18, 1924, in Ozark. She was preceded in
death by her husband and by one son, James D. Kime. Mrs. Kime's survivors include
three daughters, Marcella Daley, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Louise Waddell, Willard, and Barbara
Gelsheimer, Springfield; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Kimes, Robert 11 May 1938 - 23 Jul 1978 OH 20 Sep 1979 p1
‘Contract’ Murder Case Sent Here
One of the defendants in an alleged contract-killing in Ozark County is being held
in the Christian County jail pending trial here on a change of venue. She is identified as
Debbi Sue Liperi, step-daughter of Robert Kimes of Ozark County who was shot to death
this past July 23. Larry Luna of Gainesville, the Ozark County prosecuting attorney, will
handle the prosecution here. Another defendant is Nita Jane Kimes, widow of the slain
man. She is accused of offering $25,000 to have her husband killed. Another man, Steven

L. Berg is a defendant and another woman, Doris Willingham, also face charges, Luna
says. He described her as a prosecution witness. A man named Terry Yingst was
involved, the transcript of the testimony by Mrs. Willingham shows. Luna said it hasn’t
been determine who actually shot Kimes. The other defendants still await action in Ozark
County.
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Kimes, Robert 11 May 1938 - 23 Jul 1978 OH 6 Dec 1979 p1
‘Contract’ Case Will Be Tried, Prosecutor Says
The verdict of “innocent” for Mrs. Nila Kimes, 44, of Ozark County, decided
Saturday by a jury in Forsyth, will not change a plan to try a related case in the Christian
County Circuit Court, Larry Luna, Ozark County Prosecuting Attorney said today. Debbi
Sue Liperi, 28, Mrs. Kimes’ daughter and Kimes’ step-daughter, is presently awaiting
trial in Christian County on a change of venue from Ozark County, also on a capital
murder charge. Mrs. Kimes had been charged with capital murder in connection with the
shooting death of her husband, Robert 41, last July 23, on their farm near Thornfield. The
principal witness against Mrs. Kimes, at the trial on a change of venue in Taney County,
was Doris Ann Willingham, 19 of Tulsa, who spent several hours in the witness stand on
Friday. Gist of her testimony was that Mrs. Kimes took part in the planning of the
‘contract’ killing of her husband. Debbi Sue Liperi, 28, Mrs. Kimes’ daughter and
Kimes’ step-daughter, is presently awaiting trial in Christian County on a change of
venue from Ozark County, also on a capital murder charge. Two other persons face
action in the case, Mrs. Kimes’ son, Steven Berg, 26 and Terry Yingst, 26, of Tulsa. Mrs.
Kimes was said to have offered $25,000 for the slaying of her husband. The jury freed
Mrs. Kimes, Luna said, as the State cannot appeal it.
Kimmons, Bessie Delia (McElhaney) 28 Jun 1893 - 27 Jul 1961 CCR 6 Aug 1961 p1
[Note: married John Bartley Kimmons 28 Jun 1916]
Services for Mrs,. Bessie Delia Kimmons, 68, Route 1, Nixa, who died Thursday
in Turlock, Calif., were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa, Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mo, Mrs. Kimmons is
survived by her husband, John B. Kimmons; two daughters, Mrs. R. C. Fisher of
Cassville and Mrs. M. C. Nowland of Oletha, Kan.; four sons, George of Ozark; Marion
of Urbana; Dr. John B. of Crane and Jerry of Nixa; three brothers, Charley McElhaney,
Turlock, Calif, Bob McElhaney of Tonkawa, Okla, and Bryan McElhaney of Brookline
and nine grandchildren.
Kimmons, George Thomas 3 Nov 1919 -13 Feb 1999 West Plains Quill-16 Feb 1999
Funeral services for George Thomas Kimmons, 79, Ozark, brother of Dr. Marion
Kimmons of West Plains, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in Mease-Barnes
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kevin Wilkerson officiating. Mr. Kimmons died
Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1919, in Nixa, the son of John
and Bessie Kimmons. He was a graduate of Clever High School and the University of
Missouri-Columbia. On Feb. 16, 1947, he was married to Mildred Pauline Engle. For
several years before going into farming, Mr. Kimmons was a vocational agriculture
teacher at Ozark High School. In the early 1960's, he won numerous awards for the
highest yield of bushels per acre of corn and soybeans. Other survivors include three

daughters, Georgia Sue Kimmons, Ozark, Linda Climer, Springfield, and Deborah Jo
Corrao and husband, Maurizio, Dallas, Texas; his sister-in-law, Lois Kimmons, West
Plains; two other brothers, Dr. Johnny Kimmons and wife, Lula, Marionville, and Jerry
Kimmons and wife, Berneta, Billings; two sisters, Louise Fisher and husband, R. G.,
Cassville, and Emma Lou Nowland, Billings; and five grandchildren, Shawn, Mark,
Courtney, Nicole and Stephanie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one
son, Stephen "Tom" Kimmons; and an infant daughter, Brenda. Visitation will be from 7
to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Kimmons, Harriet E. “Aunt Sis” 3 Nov 1855 - 7 Mar 1949 CCR 10 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of Bartley & Lucy Ann (?) Kimmons]
Funeral services for Harriet E. “Aunt Sis” Kimmons, 93, who died at her home on
Rt. 1, Nixa, Monday afternoon, were held Thursday, March 1, in Delaware Chapel, with
the Rev. J. Edward Dougherty officiating. Burial was in Delaware cemetery under
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A niece, Mrs. Clours Howard,
lived in her home, and cared for her during her long illness. Survivors include one sister,
Mrs. Martha Jane Johnson of Nixa, one brother, John H. Kimmons of San Juan, TX; two
nieces and three nephews. She was a member of the Methodist church.
Kimmons, John Bartley 2 Feb 1891 - 20 Dec 1972 OH 28 Dec 1972 p14
[Note: Son of Thomas Bartley & Esebelle ( ) Kimmons; married 28 Jun 1916 Bessie
Delia McElhany 28 Jun 1893 - 27 Jul 1961; married second Lela M.]
Nixa - Funeral services for John B. Kimmons, 81, of Nixa, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Allen Maples officiating. Burial was
in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Survivors include his wife,
Lena M.; four sons, George of Ozark, Marion of Columbia, Dr. John B. of Crane and
Jerry of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Fisher of Cassville, Mrs. Emma Lou
Nowland, of Harlingen, Tex.; one sister, Mrs. Christa C. Swadley, of Springfield; 11
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Kimmons, Johnny B. , DVM 16 Jan 1927 - 1 Dec 2002
Dr. Johnny B. Kimmons, DVM, 75, Marionville, Mo., died Sunday morning,
December 1, 2002 in his home. He was born January 16, 1927 in Nixa, Mo. to John B.
and Bessie Delilah (McElhaney) Kimmons. Dr. Kimmons had been a well known
veterinarian in this area for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister,
Louise; and a brother, George. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lula Belle (Henry),
of the home; four sons, Jeff Kimmons and wife Dana, Springfield, John Kimmons and
wife Dana, Willard, Randy Branstetter and wife Glenda, Marionville, and Rick
Branstetter, Springfield; grandchildren, Dusty and Brandi Branstetter, Zachary
Branstetter and Megan Branstetter; great-grandchildren, Bryston and Wesley Branstetter;
two brothers, Jerry and Bernetta Kimmons, Billings, and Dr. Marion Kimmons and wife
Lois, West Plains; and a sister, Emma Lou Nowland, Billings. Memorial service will be
at 3 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Jim
Jones officiating. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a
charity of donor’s choice. Springfield News-Leader, December 4, 2002.

Kimmons, Mildred Pauline (Engle) 5 Jan 1928 - 18 Jan 1993 OH 27 Jan 1993
[Note: Daughter of William & Ada Engle; married 15 Feb 1947 George Thomas
Kimmons]
Pauline Kimmons, 65, Ozark, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1993. She was born Jan. 5,
1928 at Seymour, the daughter of William and Ada Mae Lee Engle. At a young age, she
moved to Ozark with her family. She graduated from Ozark High School. On Feb. 16,
1947, she was united in marriage to George Thomas Kimmons. She was preceded in
death by her father, William Engle; and a son, Tom Kimmons. Survivors include her
husband, George; her mother, Ada Engle; three daughters, Georgia Sue Van Horn,
Mazon, III., Linda Climer, Rogersville, and Deborah Jo Corrao, Grand Prairie, Texas,
four grandchildren, Shawn R. Van Horn, Mark R. Van Horn, Stephanie Morgan Climer,
and Courtney Marie Kimmons; and a brother, J.C. Engle. Services were held Wednesday,
Jan. 20, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
Kincade, Cassandra Lynne 1988 - 23 Sep 1988 OH 29 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of Charles R. & Wilma (Combs) Kincade]
Cassandra Lynne Kincade, infant daughter of Charles T. and Wilma Kincade, Rt.
2, Billings, died Sept 23 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Graveside services
for Cassandra were held Monday in the Evergreen Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Green
officiating. Services and burial were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Cassandra is survived by her parents; two sisters, Christina Kincade and
Marcia Kincade, both of the home; and by a maternal grandmother, Erma Combs,
Portageville.
Kindrick, Elmer L. 2 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: married Velma Leonna Ash 6 Jul 1923 - 26 Mar 2000]
Elmer Kindrick, 55, Ozark, died at 10 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center after a
short illness. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church and formerly served
as assessor of Christian County. In former years, he was coach of the basketball team in
Highlandville. He was a stock and grain farmer. Survivors include his wife, Velma; two
son, Bobby Rex of Ozark and Paul Joseph of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Virginia
Ann Holstein, Nixa, Mrs. Sharon Lee Hampton, Goodhope, Miss Lida Jane Kindrick of
the home, Mrs. Karen Jean Rountree, Springfield, Mrs. Minnie June Snyder, Ozark; three
brothers, Clause, Springfield, Owen, San Jose, Calif. and Mitchell, Sacramento, Calif.;
four sisters, Mrs. Lizzie McKnight and Mrs. Maude Hastings, both of Springfield and
Mrs. Ethel McGinnis, Tulsa and 12 grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday in
Adams Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Kindrick, Lida Ethel (Glenn) 25 Apr 1875 - 31 Aug 1956 CCR 6 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lida Ethel Glenn Kindrick, 81, who died August 31, at
her home on route 1, Ozark, were held Sunday, Sept. 2 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in
Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. Kindrick professed her faith in Christ
some 60 years ago and was a member of the Highlandville Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Kindrick; one son, Felix C. Horn, of

Springfield; four stepsons, Claude Kindrick of Springfield, Owen Kindrick of San Jose,
Calif., Mitchell Kindrick of Sacramento, Calif; and Elmer Kindrick of Ozark; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Lizzie Knight and Mrs. Maude Hasten if Sacramento, Mrs. Cora Hill of
Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel McGinnis of Tulsa; two brothers, George Glenn and Ted
Glenn, both of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Jennie G. Pierce of Nevada; 39 step grandchildren,
40 step great grandchildren; one step great, great grandchild; and a host of other relatives
and friends.
Kindrick, Thomas R. 1871 - 22 Jun 1962 CCR 28 Jun 1962 p1
[Note: no legible tombstone; married Lida Ethel Glenn 25 Apr 1875 - 31 Aug 1956]
Funeral services for Thomas R. Kindrick, 90, who died Friday June 22, at the
home of a son, Elmer Kindrick, near Highlandville, were held at 10 a.m. Monday in the
Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Charles W. Creibaum
officiating. Second services were held at 12:30 p.m. Monday at the Prospect Baptist
Church in Webster County, and burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of
Harris. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. He is also
survived by three other sons, Claude of Springfield, Owen of San Jose, Calif. and
Mitchell of Sacramento, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Lizzie Knight and Mrs. Maude
Haston, both of Sacramento, Mrs. Cora Hill of Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel McGinnis of
Tulsa; 41 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren and 14 great, great grandchildren: 140
descendants in all.
Kindrick, Velma Leeona (Ash) 26 Jul 1923 - 26 Mar 2000 CCH-N 29 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of Marion and Monnie (Holloway) Ash; married Elmer L. Kindrick 2
Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 1979]
Velma Leeona Kindrick, age 76, of Ozark, died Sunday, March 26, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born July 26, 1923 in Cassville, Missouri,
and was the daughter of Marion and Monnie (Holloway) Ash. Mrs. Kindrick retired from
Fasco Industries and was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Preceding her in
death were her husband, Elmer L. in 1979, a daughter, Virginia Ann Holstein, three
brothers, and five sisters. Survivors include: six children, Bobby Rex Kindrick, Texas,
Sharon Lee Hampton, Lampe, Lida Jane Kindrick, Ozark, Karen Jean Sowers and her
husband Stan, Marshfield, Monnie June Snyder and Paul Joseph Kindrick, both of Ozark;
19 grandchildren including one she raised in her home, Anthony; 13 great-grandchildren;
four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March
29 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating.
Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation was Tuesday evening in the
funeral home.
King, Aaron Lynn 9 Mar 1982 - 22 Dec 2002
Aaron Lynn King, 20, Clever, died early Sunday, December 22, 2002, of injuries
sustained in an automobile accident, south of Clever. He was born March 9, 1982 in
Springfield, MO. Aaron grew up in the Boaz community and graduated from Clever High
School. He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was an outdoorsman. He
thoroughly enjoyed camping, fishing, floating, cookouts, and other outdoor activities.
Aaron was passionately loyal to his friends, of whom there were many. He was preceded

in death by his grandparents, Clinton and Lois King and great-grandparents, Tom and
Lyndal Mallonee, and Lawrence Meritt. He is survived by his parents, Ray E. King,
Clever, and Cathy Sanderson and husband Richard, Odessa, MO; a brother and his wife,
Jaredd and Heather King, and a niece, Melayna King, all of Galena; maternal
grandparents, James and Ruby Meritt, Clever; great-grandmother, Veronica Meritt, Boaz;
a great-aunt, Mildred Bergman, Aurora; his fiancée, Tabatha Gardner, and their unborn
daughter, Gracie Marie, Clever; Tabatha’s parents, Terry and Brenda Gardner, Clever;
and a multitude of other loving family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday, December 24, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Dale
Grubaugh and Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. The funeral
home will be open at 2 p.m. today where visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. The family
has requested memorials be made to the educational fund for his daughter. Springfield
News-Leader, December 23, 2002.
King, Allen D. "Bill" 29 Jun 1932 - 10 Jul 2006 SN-L 12 Jul 2006
[Note: married 1952 Vivian]
Allen D. "Bill" King, 74, died July 10, 2006, in Cox South. He was born June 29,
1932, in Frazee, Minnesota. After serving in the United States Army, he began an
appliance business in Lawrence, Kansas. He built their home in Highlandville in 1996. In
2002 he and his wife moved to Nixa, Mo. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Vivian
King; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Randy McGehee; grandchildren, Katy Servos
and husband, Nathan, Calley McGehee, and Patrick McGehee and great-grandson,
Sebastian Servos. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard N. King. Visitation will be
held from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, July 12, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, at James River Assembly of God, Clark
Chapel, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will be at Lawrence Memorial Park in Lawrence,
Kansas, at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006.
King, Audie (Sullivan) 1902 - Mar 1960
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Elizabeth ( ) Sullivan; married Arbie King]
Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at Clever Tuesday afternoon for
Mrs. Audie King, 58, who died at her home near Clever Saturday morning following a
lengthy illness due to a malignant condition. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery north
of Clever. The deceased was born in the Clever community and spent practically all of
her life there. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Clever and was active in the
work of the church as long as her health would permit. She was respected by her many
friends and her death leaves a deep vacancy, not only in the home, but in the community
as well. Survivors include her husband, Arbie; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Jones of
Apalachin, N. Y.; a son, Willard of Clever; one brother, Ernest Sullivan of Springfield;
two sisters, Mrs. C. C. Talent of Republic and Mrs. Laura Osborn of Springfield; other
relatives and friends. Harris of Clever had charge of arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 10 March 1960 in the margin.
King, Bethel Leona 4 May 1923 - Oct 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Hubert King]

Mrs. Bethel Leona King, 52, Visilia, Calif. died at 8 p.m. Thursday in Fresno
Valley Medical Center, Fresno, Calif. following a short illness. Mrs. King is survived by
her husband, Hubert; a son, Billy James of the home; two sisters, Alma Jewell King,
Fordland and Freda Pettit, Ozark. Miller Funeral Home of Visilia was in charge of
arrangements.
King, Betty (Baker) 17 May 1887 - 30 Aug 1958 CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty King, 71, who died Aug. 30 at her home in
Billings were held Monday, Sept. 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings Baptist church, with rev.
Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Billings. A native of the Clever community, she was a member of the
Billings Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorotha Barber of
Sapulpa, Okla., and Mrs. Irene Netzer of ; one granddaughter and one great grandchild’
three brothers, Rev. Robert Baker and Leonard Baker, both of Springfield and Clarence
Baker of Billings; three sisters, Mrs. Lura Bristow of Springfield, Mrs. Effie Wilkins of
Billings and Mrs. Edith Coker of Long Beach, Calif.
King, Charles L. 30 Jan 1931 - 26 May 2004 SN-L 25 May 2004
[Note: Son of Wesley & Zora (Sivils) King; married Barbara]
Charles L. King, 73, ended his long struggle with heart disease on May 26, 2004,
at Cox South. He was born on Jan. 30, 1931, to Wesley and Zora Sivils King in Ava,
Mo., who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was his son, Reginald David King,
who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; son Steven
Squibb and wife Kathryn of Daphne, Ala.; sisters Nina Lisenby and Jim, Nixa, Shelba
Lawson, Sparta, and Delores Speake, Cabool; a stepsister, Louise Napier, Marshfield;
numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. He was a charter member of Orchard
Crest Baptist Church where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29,
2004, with Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial will be in Gann Cemetery in Dallas
County. Visitation will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, May 28, at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made in his
name to Orchard Crest Baptist Church Building Fund, 320 S. Orchard Crest, Springfield,
MO 65802.
King, Chester Roy 1892 - 15 Jul 1968 CCR 18 Jul 1968 p8
Funeral services for Chester Roy King, 76, Nixa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday
in Chapel of the Ozarks, Springfield, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery near Willard. Mr.
Kind died at 4:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital Springfield. Surviving are his wife,
Dora; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Swan, Willard, and Mrs. Anita Helmer, Big Bear Lake,
Calif.; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
King, Clinton C. 26 Jan 1915 - 6 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Jessie L. & Sadie L. (Frazier) King; married 13 May 1939 Lois Irene
Meritt 18 Dec 1920 - 10 Jul 1989]
Clinton C. King, 74, of Clever died at 11:52 p.m. Sept. 6 in St John's emergency
room from apparent heart failure. Services for Mr. King were held Sept. 9 in the Union
City Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Riley Hall, Ray Geren, and Don Cross

officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home.
Mr. King was a lifetime resident of the Boaz area and a member of the Union City
Church of the Nazarene. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of Kraft Foods.
Surviving are four sons, Wayne, Republic, Roy, Ozark, Ray, Clever, and Ralph, Hurley;
three daughters, Dorothy Maggard, Ava, Connie Vaughn, Buckley, Washington, and
Nelda Salkil, Clever; two sisters, Beatrice Gerard, Boaz, and Audra Maples, Springfield;
22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Frazier Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.
AND
King, Clinton C. 26 Jan 1915 - 6 Sep 1989
Clinton C. King, 74, of Clever, died at 11:52 p.m. Sept. 6 in St. John’s emergency
room from apparent heart failure. Services for Mr. King were held Sept. 9 in the Union
City Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Riley Hall, Ray Geren, and Don Cross
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home.
Mr. King was a life time resident of the Boaz area and a member of the Union City
Church of the Nazarene. He was a retired farmer and a retired employee of Kraft Foods.
Surviving are four sons, Wayne, Republic, Roy, Ozark, Ray, Clever, and Ralph, Hurley;
three daughters, Dorothy Maggard, Ava, Connie Vaughn, Buckley, Washington, and
Nelda Salkil, Clever; two sisters, Beatrice Gerard, Boaz, and Audra Maples, Springfield;
22 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Frazier Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. (Contributed by Lisa Ellison)
King, Curtis Efton 8 Oct 1892 - 17 Feb 1950 CCR 23 Feb 1950
[Note: Son of ? & Delphia (?) King; married 7 Feb 1914 Stella Baird ; 1910 Census
shows living with sister, Lida (King) Adams; birthdate from WW I registration]
Word was received here this week of the death of Curt King of Ontario,
California, for many years a resident of Ozark. A brother, W.H. King, of Aurora,
received a telephone call Friday night that the former Ozark man died following a stroke.
He had been in ill health for some time. He was 58. Funeral services and burial were to
be at Ontario Monday. Survivors include his 88-year-old mother, Mrs. Delphie King, his
wife, Stella, two sons, Harold and Roy Lee, two daughters, Hazel and Vena; four sisters,
two brothers and two half brothers.
King, Delphia E. 28 Sept 1898 - 18 Apr 1993
Funeral services for Delphia E. King, 94 , of Clever, were held Wednesday, April
21, In Clever First Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. King died at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, in the Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks, Nixa. She was a member of the
Clever First Baptist Church, Farm Club, Country Club and the Clever Senior Citizens
Center. She is survived by a son Bob King, of Clever, and a daughter, Ivon Chastain, of
Springfield; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren.
Funeral Card: DELPHIA E. KING Sept. 28, 1898 – April 18, 1993, SERVICES
HELD Clever First Baptist Church April 21, 1993, at 1:30 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev.
Terry Fortner MUSIC Rosemary Bane, Joe Nelson ESCORTS Gerald Little, Charles
Little, Kenneth Westerman, Roy King, Jim Young, Joe Little FINAL RESTING PLACE

Mt. Carmel Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by
Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
King, Edward 7 May 1890 - 26 Jun 1958 CCR 3 Jul 1958 p1
Funeral services for Edward King, 68, a prominent farmer and stockman who died
Thursday, June 26, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark
with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin. Known to everyone as “Ed:, Mr.. King lived his entire life on the farm his great
grandfather homesteaded in the 1840’s He was a longtime member of the Selmore
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Wheeler King; one daughter, Mrs.
Clifton Rainey of Ozark; one brother, Scott King of Bakersfield, Calif,; two sisters, Mrs.
Iva Shepherd of Carthage, Mo. and Mrs. Ruth Proutt of Bakersfield and one
granddaughter, Carolyn Rainey.
King, Ernie Patrick “Pat” 30 Jun 1953 - 8 May 1979 OH 17 May 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Joe & ? (?) King; married Patti]
Funeral services for Ernie King, 25, of Clever were held May 10 in the Clever
United Methodist Church with the Revs. Paul Swadley and Frank Gilmore officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. King died May 8 at his home of a gunshot wound.
The Stone county Sheriff’s Department is still investigating the shooting and a ruling has
not been made on the death, a department official said. Mr. King was a farmer and a
member of the Clever United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Patti; a son,
Steve of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe King, Clever; a brother, Mike, Clever; a
sister, Miss Pam King, Clever and a grandmother, Mrs. Dorothy Little, Clever.
King, Etna (Pearce) 5 May 1890 - 24 Dec 1968
[show spelling as Pearce in other sources ?]
Mrs. Etna King, 77, died at the Cox Rest Home in Republic, where she had been a
resident, early today. A member of the Clever Baptist Church and the Eastern Star at
Billings, she was a native of Christian County. She is survived by one son, Jim King,
Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Estes, Clever; four brothers, Henry Pierce,
Bois D’Arc, Canney Pierce, Springfield, Alvie Pierce, Moses Lake, Calif., and Earl
Pierce, Hanifred, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 24 December 1968 in the margin.
AND
King, Etna (Pearce) 5 May 1890 - 24 Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph P. & Frances J. (Holder) Pearce; all other records spell name
Pearce; married Hardie A. King 27 Jun 1892 - 1 Mar 1950]
Mrs. Etna King, 77, died at Cox Rest Home in Republic where she had been a
resident early Tuesday, Dec. 24. A member of the Clever Baptist Church and the Eastern
Star at Billings, She was a native of Christian County. She is survived by one son, Jim
King, Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Winnie Estes, Clever; four brothers, Henry
Pierce, Bois D ’Arc, Canney Pierce, Springfield, Alvie Pierce, Moses Lake, Calif. and

Earl Pierce, Hasford, Calif.; two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday
in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
King, Eura W. 23 Jun 1895 - 11 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2
[Note: married Delphia E. Estes 28 Sep 1897 - 18 Apr 1993]
CLEVER - Eura W. King, 78 of Clever died in St. John’s Hospital. Springfield
after a long illness. Surviving are his wife, Delphia; a son, Bob of Clever; two daughters,
Mrs.. Mary Young, Clever and Mrs. Ivon Chastain, 2526 South Meadowbrook,
Springfield; two brothers, Glen of Sterling, Colo. and Orbie of Clever; and six sisters,
Mrs. Stella Wise, Bayard, Neb., Mrs. Blanche Stull, Sterling, Neb., Mrs. Cressie Broyles,
Broken Bow, Neb., Mrs. Ruby Fuch, Boulder, Colo., Mrs.. Velma Whited, North Platte,
Neb. and Mrs. Maxine Edgar, Salt Lake City, Utah. Cantrell of Clever will announce
funeral arrangements.
King, Frances 2 Jan 1897 - Nov 1976 OH 18 Nov 1976 p8
[Note: spelling from SSDI]
OZARK - Mrs. Francis King, 78, a longtime Ozark resident, died at 7:45 a.m.
Wednesday in Springfield’s Northside Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a
member of Elm Grove Methodist Church near Ozark. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lon
Blevins, Ozark and Mrs. Diana Shepherd, Colton, Calif. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. John Comer officiating. Burial was in White
Chapel Cemetery in Springfield. The family will be in the funeral home form 7 to 8:30
p.m. today.
King, Gary Lee 1949 - 1951
Apparently reaching for a small plastic toy, a two-year-old boy drowned late
yesterday when he tumbled into a shallow water cooler in a barn lot at a farm home near
Clever. Gary Lee King as found by his mother, Mrs. Clinton King, about 6 p.m. only
shortly after he left the house. Artificial respiration efforts of both his parents failed to
revive the lad. The farm is located four miles southeast of Clever. Mrs. King, mother of
four other children, told Coroner Dean Harris of Christian County, that she missed the
child and went to look for him. She found him face-down in the water cooler, a cut-down
50-gallon barrel two feet high and containing only a foot of water. Floating in the water
was the plastic toy about the size of a spool. Coroner Harris said there would be no
inquest. In addition to his parents, Gary Lee is survived by two brothers, Wayne and
Roy, and two sisters, Dorothy and Connie, of the home, and his maternal grandparents,
the Rev. and Mrs. Heral Merritt of Route 2, Crane. Funeral services will be under
direction of Harris of Clever. (Contributed by Lisa Ellison)
King, Hardy C. 27 Jun 1892 - 1 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of Thadeus C. & Victoria A. King; married Etna M. Pearce 5 May 1890 - 24
Dec 1968; name spelled Hardie on tombstone]
Hardy C. King, 57, a resident of Clever community for 52 years, died March 1
following a month’s illness. Mr. King was engaged in the trucking business in Clever
until 1940 then became custodian of the Clever school. He was a member of Clever

Baptist church for 30 years and also was a member of Billings Masonic Lodge. Surviving
are his widow, Etna; a son, James, of Billings, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held Friday in Clever Baptist church with the Rev. R.W. Forbis and Lynn
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever. Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside.
King, Hester B. (Bilyeu) 25 Nov 1903 - 12 Sep 1950 CCR 21 Sep 1950
[Note: Daughter of John Franklin & Minnie “Minda” (Hedgpeth) Bilyeu; married 13
Dec 1919 Scott King 11 Feb 1900 - Dec 1980]
Mrs. Scott King, 46, of Bakersfield, California, died at her home there September
12. The body was brought to Ozark and funeral services were conducted Monday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating.
Burial was in the Selmore cemetery. Mrs. King was a native of Christian County, born
November 25, 1903. She was united in marriage to Scott King, December 13, 1919. She
united with the Victory Baptist Church at an early age, later moving her membership to
the Selmore Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Scott King; her father and
mother, John and Minda Bilyeu of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Josie Bridges of Ozark; and by
two brothers, Stanford Bilyeu of Bakersfield, California, and Edd Bilyeu of Springfield.
King, Howard C. 20 Dec 1914 - 13 Jun 1969
Howard C. King, 54, a lifelong resident of Clever, died Friday morning, June 13,
in the veteran’s hospital at Kansas City after a long illness. Mr. King was a retired Army
veteran of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle King, Clever; two
brothers, Stanley and J. Victor, both of Miami, Okla; and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Adams,
Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Funeral Chapel
here. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery (hand written date of 1969).
Funeral Card: In memory of HOWARD C. KING born December 20, 1914,
Clever, Missouri; DIED Thursday, June 13, 1969, Kansas City, Missouri MEMORIAL
SERVICE Sunday, June 15, 1969, 2:00 p.m. Cantrell Chapel, Clever OFFICIATING
Rev. James Smith FINAL RESTING PLACE, Delaware Cemetery. Contributed by Sadie
Phillips and Bea Gardner.
AND
King, Howard Clyde 20 Dec 1914 - 13 Jun 1969 CCR 19 Jun 1969 p8
[Note Son of John R. & Myrtle R. (Pope) King]
Howard C. King, 54, a lifelong resident of Clever, died Friday morning in the
veterans hospital in Kansas City after a long illness. Mr. King was a retired Army veteran
of World War II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle King, Clever; two brothers,
Stanley and J. Victor, both of Miami, Okla. and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Adams, Phoenix,
Ariz. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Funeral Chapel.
King, Hugh Clifton 8 Jun 1892 - 24 Oct 1953 CCR 29 Oct 1953 p1
Funeral services for Hugh Clifton King, 61, who died October 24 at St. Joseph’s
Hospital in Kansas City of injuries suffered in an auto accident near his home in
Appleton City, Mo. were held Oct. 26 at Highlandville Baptist Church , conducted by
Rev. Reg M. Mapes. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Masonic services were held at the grave. Mr. King had spent

most of his life on a Christian County farm until moving to Appleton City five years ago.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stella Weaver King; one daughter, Mrs. Guy O. Carter
of Wichita, Kan.; other relatives and many friends who will remember him as a good
neighbor.
King, Infant Son 30 Dec 1978 - 30 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Allen & ? (?) King; no legible tombstone found]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen King, Route 1, Ozark,
were held Tuesday at Collins Cemetery, southwest of Ozark with the Rev. Leroy Maples
officiating. Burial was sunder direction of Harris of Ozark. The baby was dead at birth
Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield.
King, James Tompa 14 Dec 1887 - 13 Jun 1964
James Tompa King, 76, of Clever, died in the Aurora Hospital at 8:30 a.m.
Monday. A native of Billings, he was a World War 1 veteran and a member of the
Methodist Church at Clever. Survivors include his wife, Zula; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Vesta Mae Dickenson, Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Betty Orcutt, St. Louis; a step-son, Dale
Maples, Cary, Ill.; a brother, S. G. King, Clever; five sisters, Mrs. I Alice Peebles, Mrs.
Lloyd Wampler, Mrs. Nora Solomon, Mrs. Cindy Wampler and Mrs. Lee Jenkins, all of
Springfield; nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were to be at 2 p.m. today in the Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones and
the Rev. Ed Brock were to officiate with burial in Frazier Chapel Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
King, James Tompa 14 Dec 1887 - 13 Jun 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Lewis Little & Lucinda (Carter) King; married first Thelma Jones 12 Oct
1897 - 31 Jan 1954; married second Zula (Tennis) Maples; Tombstone give name as
Tompa James]
James Tompa King, 76, of Clever, died in the Aurora Hospital at 8:30 a.m.
Monday. A native of Billings, he was a World War I veteran and a member of the
Methodist Church of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Zula; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Vesta Mae Dickenson, Dallas, Tex. and Mrs. Betty Orcutt, St. Louis; a step-son, Dale
Maples, Cary, Ill.; a brother, S. G. King, Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Alice Peebles,
Mrs. Lloyd Wampler, Mrs. Nora Solomon, Mrs. Cindy Wampler and Mrs. Lee Jenkins,
all of Springfield; nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Clever Methodist Church. The Rev.
Wayne Jones and the Rev. Ed Brock will officiate with burial in Frazier Chapel
Cemetery. The casket will be at the church from 12:30 Thursday until service time, and
then will be closed.
King, Jean Ione (Lindberg) 17 Oct 1919 - 10 Apr 1996 CCH-N 13 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of William S. & Gertrude (Tholen) Lindberg; married 1 Dec 1945
Herbert J. King]
Jean Ione (Lindberg) King, 76, Springfield, formerly of Sweet Springs, passed
away at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 1996 in Cox Medical Center South. Jean, a
retired teacher, was born in Grand Rapids, MI on October 17, 1919 the daughter of

William S. and Gertrude (Tholen) Lindberg. She graduated from Union High School in
Grand Rapids, ML, Grand Rapids Jr. College, and Western Michigan University. During
WWII she served as a Grey Lady at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. She was
married December 1, 1945 to Herbert J. King They started their relationship on a blind
date, continued through a WWII courtship and culminated in over fifty years of marriage.
To this union was born two sons. She taught elementary school for many years in
Michigan and Sweet Springs, Missouri. Jean taught, loved and cared for a generation of
children. While living in Sweet Springs Jean was a member of Wesley United Methodist
Church and was involved in many civic endeavors, served on many committees, school
board, Scouting, church choir member and Sunday School teacher. She was currently a
member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and the U.M. Women’s Group. Jean
loved trout fishing, all types of travel, the symphony, was an avid bridge player and an
outdoors person who loved flowers and bird watching. She is survived by her husband,
Dr. H. J. King, of the home, two sons and their families, Craig W and Pat and their
children, and their children, Shannon and Megan, and Paul J. and Shirley and their
children Christopher and Carrie Beth, several nieces and nephews and many dear and
wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Elaine Lindberg
and two brothers, Col. Robert B. Lindberg and William S. Lindberg.
King, Jesse J. “Little” 9 Oct 1882 - 15 Mar 1945
Little Jesse J. King, 62, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sylvia
Keithley at Clever, Thursday, March 15, 1945. He came to Missouri at the age of two
and spent his entire life in the Clever and Boaz communities. He was united in marriage
in 1907 to Sadie Frazier, who preceded him in death 18 years ago. Those who survive
are his mother, Mrs. Lucinda Pond of Billings, Mo.; one son, Clinton of Clever; three
daughters, Mrs. Audrey Maples and Mrs. Sylvia Keithley of Clever and Mrs. Beatrice
Gerard of Charlestown, Ind.; three brothers, Tompa and Gratz King of Clever and Orba
of Richmond, Calif.; five sisters, Mrs. Alice Peebles, Mrs. Nora Solomon and Mrs.
Naoma Wampler, all of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Fina Wampler of Buffalo, Mo., and
Mrs. Eula Jenkins of Richmond, Calif.; and eight grandchildren. He was converted at the
age of 15 and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield. Burial was in the Frazier Chapel under
direction of Maples of Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
King, Jim 30 Jan 1960 - 27 Jan 2007 SN-L 31 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Rev. Gilbert & June King]
Jim King entered Heaven early Saturday morning, January 27, 2007, at the age of
46, after suffering a heart attack. Jim was born January 30, 1960, in St. Louis, Mo., to the
Rev. Gilbert and June King. He moved to Springfield in 1971 and graduated from
Glendale High School in 1978. Jim managed various Springfield restaurants including
Heritage Cafeteria, Ryan's, Mexican Villa, and Steak Out. Jim's favorite pastime was
being an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. Jim is survived by his sister, Sheila Gould,
Nixa; nieces and nephews; and his aunt, Marcella McGhee. Jim was preceded in death by

his parents. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 1, 2007, at 11 a.m. in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel, with the Reverend Doug Shivers officiating. Burial will
follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
King, Lance Lee 17 Apr 1985 - 30 Mar 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Wayne Lee & Karen Kirstine (Jensen) King]
Lance Lee King, 18, Winfield, Kan., died Tuesday morning, March 30, 2004, at
his home. He was born April 17, 1985 in Bay City, Texas, the son of Wayne Lee King
and Karen Kirstine (Jensen) King. At about one year of age, King and his family moved
to Winfield. He attended school in Winfield, Kan., and in Missouri. King began working
at Rubbermaid two months ago. He enjoyed cars and especially his truck. He also loved
to hang out with friends and working on his brother, Justin's, truck. King enjoyed fishing
and hunting with his family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Cody, on June 2,
2003. Survivors include his parents, Wayne King, Karen King and her companion
Clarence Neal, all of Winfield, Kan.; his brothers, Justin King, Winfield, Kan., and Billy
Dale, Coffeyville, Kan.; his sister, Jinger Clark, Baxter Springs, Kan.; his maternal
grandparents, Dorothy Tesh, Rockdale, Texas, and Fred Jensen, Tyler, Texas; his
paternal grandmother, Jenny Meier, Nixa; his aunt and uncle, Linda Riggs, Nixa, and
Tom King, Matthews, N.C.; and a host of cousins, other family and friends. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. April 3 at Miles Funeral Service. Burial was in Floral Cemetery
north of Winfield, Kan. A memorial was established in King's name for CASA of
Cowley County, Kansas. Contributions may be made through the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
King, John Oscar 19 Jun 1916 - 4 Apr 1966 CCR 7 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of W. Harvell “Harv” King]
John Oscar King, 49 of the Shady Grove Rest Trailer Park here, died Monday
afternoon in his home after a six-month illness. Mr. King was an employe of Campbell
Motor Company here. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; three sons, Jonathan, Allen and
Clifford, all of the home; a brother, Ward, La Habra, Calif.; and his father, Harwell,
Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in Adams Chapel here. Elder Paul
Penno officiated and burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
King, Lois Irene (Merritt) 18 Dec 1919 - 10 Jul 1989
[Note: married Clinton King]
Lois I. King, 69, of Clever, died Monday, July 10 at St. John’s Regional Health
Care Center, Springfield, Mo., following a long illness. Mrs. King was a longtime
resident of the Union City community and a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She
is survived by her husband, Clinton; four sons, Wayne of Republic, Roy of Ozark, Ray of
Clever, and Ralph of Hurley; three daughters, Dorothy Maggard of Ava, Connie Vaughn
of Buckley, Wash., and Nelda Salkill of Clever; her mother, Mada Merritt; four brothers,
Gordon Merritt of Hurley, Ralph Merritt of Galena, Paul Merritt of Smithville, Kentucky,
and David Merritt of Diggins; two sisters, Wilma Ridenger of Ozark, and Helen Sims of
Saudi Arabia; 22 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday,
July 13, at 10 a.m. at the Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Riley Hall

officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral
Home. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
King, Mabel A. (Seaton) 8 Jul 1873 - 4 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Eva (Hickox) Seaton]
Mrs. Mabel King, 87, died Wednesday evening at the Christian Rest Home in
Ozark where she had been a patient for the past four months. A former resident of
Council Bluffs, Iowa and a member of the Church of Christ, she is survived by two
sisters, Mrs. Madge Barrett of Baxter Springs, Kan and Mrs., Deborah Claxton of
Harrison, Ark. The body was forwarded to Council Bluffs, Iowa for burial by the Chaffin
Funeral Home.
King, Marjorie Ann "Tootsie" (Clinton) 14 Apr 1944 - 18 Dec 2006 SN-L 20 Dec
2006
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Ada Clinton; married 27 Mar 1965 Charles Dewey King]
Marjory Ann "Tootsie" (Clinton) King was born on April 14, 1944, in Fowler,
Colorado, and passed away on December 18, 2006, at Cox South hospital surrounded by
her husband and children after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. She was the fourth
child of Ray and Ada Clinton. Marge lived in Fowler until the age of 12 when her family
moved to Verona, Mo. She graduated in May of 1962 from Verona High School.
Following high school, she worked for National Bella Hess in Kansas City as a
secretary/manager for two years before returning to the Verona area to help take care of
her siblings. Marge was saved at the tender age of 12 at the Church of the Nazarene in
Fowler, Colorado. She attended the Lee Community Church in Verona where she met
Charles Dewey King. She and Charles were married on March 27, 1965. Marge worked
hard all of her life, working nights as a nurse's aide for 18 years, and raising four
children. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, cooking, camping, going to the mountains
and spending time with her grandchildren. Marge is survived by her husband Charles; her
four children and their spouses, Toby and Betsy King, Jody and Tammy King, Kelly and
Scott Sallee and Michael and Robin King; and five grandchildren, Brooke, Sterling,
Lindsey, Nikki and Sammi. She is also survived by her sister Marie, and four brothers,
Milford, Marvin, Delbert, and Pete. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother,
Delmar and a granddaughter, Brandee. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
December 21, 2006, at Hurley Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Winfree officiating under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow at Rose Hill West
Cemetery, Billings. Family will receive visitors from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 20, in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis
Society. Online condolences may be made at: www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
King, Mark Alan 15 May 1963 – 28 Sep 1995 CCH-N 4 Oct 1995
Mark Alan King, age 32, of Nixa, died Thursday, September 28, 1995 at home.
He was born May 15, 1963 in Springfield, and continued to live in this area throughout
his life. Survivors include: his mother, Mae King, Nixa; his father, John King, Republic;
two sisters; Debbie King, Republic, and Melinda King, Nixa; and grandmother, Helen
King, Republic. Graveside funeral services were Monday, in Stoney Point Cemetery,

Scranton, Arkansas under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Christian County Developmental Center of the Ozark.
King, Mark Lee 30 Apr 1884 - 1 Jun 1947 CCR 5 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Thadeus C. & Victoria C. King; married 13 Mar 1907 Betty Baker 17 May
1887 - 30 Aug 1958]
Mark Lee King was born in Murphy, N.C., on April 30, 1884, an departed this life
at his home in Billings on June 1, 1947, at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 1 day. He
spent about 33 years of his life as an automobile mechanic. He was a good mechanic, was
honest, courteous and trustworthy. At the age of 13 years he came with his parents to
Missouri and located near Billings, where he has spent the remainder of his life in and
near Billings. On March 13, 1907, he was united in marriage to Betty Baker and to this
union were born two daughters, Dorothy and Irene. He was converted about 30 years ago
and united with the Clever Baptist church, later transferring his membership to the
Billings Baptist church where he held membership at the time of his death. He leaves the
following loved ones, who will miss him in his going, but realize their loss is his eternal
gain, his wife, Betty and two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Barber of Sapulpa, Okla., and Mrs.
Irene Netzer of Billings, one granddaughter, Earlene Barber of Sapulpa, Okla., two
brothers, Hardie and Willie of Clever, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his
going. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Monday in the Billings Baptist church,
conducted by Rev. Robert Baker of Springfield, assisted by Rev. Warren Williams and
Rev. N.G. Bristow. Burial was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of
Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
King, Martha Lulla (?) Howard 16 Nov 1888 - Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p9
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Martha Lulla King, 88, Highlandville,
were at 11 a.m. Friday in Methodist Church in Fordland with the Revs. Wayne Jones and
Clay McVay officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. The family will be in Adams
Funeral Home in Ozark from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. Mrs. King died at 9:55 p.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of
Pleasant View Methodist Church and was a longtime resident of the Ozark and
Highlandville communities. Survivors include her husband, Harve; a son Freeman
Howard, Sacramento, Calif.; a step-son, Ward King of the state of California; three
sisters, Mrs. Vada Pursley, Benkelman, Neb., and Mrs. Opal McCurry and Mrs. Wynema
Pirtle, both of Stockton, Calif.; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
King, Myrtle Rebecca Jane (Pope) 1 Jul 1886 - 22 Oct 1986
Funeral services for Myrtle Rebecca Jane King , 100, of Clever were held at 10:00
a.m. last Friday at Meadors Chapel in Clever, with Rev. Terry Hieke officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery. Mrs. King died last Wednesday morning at Eastwood
Manor Nursing Home at Commerce, Oklahoma, following a long illness. She was a
longtime resident of the Clever community, a member of the Clever United Methodist
Church and a member of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Samuel and Ada Pope; her husband, John Roe King; and three sons, Stanley M, Howard
C. and J. Victor. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Gladys Adams of: Phoenix,
Arizona; four sisters, Lois Maness of Springfield, Agnes Hunt of Nixa, Eula Young of

Billings, and Geneva Little of Clever; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Handwritten date 10-22-86
Note: This is from her Funeral Card and not an obit as such.
MYRTLE R. KING July 1, 1886 – Nov. 22, 1986. SERVICES HELD Meadors
Chapel – Clever, Mo October 24, 1986 at 10:00 A.M. . OFFICIATING Rev. Terry Hieke
, ESCORTS Ben Webb, Sam Adams, James King, Lloyd W. Pope, Donald Maness,
Ishmael (Jack) Gardner MUSIC Joe and Ruth Nelson , EASTERN STAR RITES
Eastern Star Chapter #525 , FINAL RESTING PLACE Delaware Cemetery. MEADORS
FUNERAL HOMES .
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
King, Orba Mannie Loranzo 20 Oct 1902 - 8 Jan 1957 CCR 10 Jan 1957 p1
[Note: married Alta]
Funeral services for Orba W. King, 54, of near Clever, who died January 8 at St.
Johns hospital, Springfield were held January 11 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hurley High School
auditorium with Rev. Lloyd Bowling officiating. Burial was under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. King was a lifelong resident of the Clever and Hurley
communities. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alta King; eight daughters, Mrs. Louise
Wilson of Republic; Mrs. Fern Strane of Greenwick, R. I.; Mrs. Gynith Ferrall of San
Pablo, Calif; Mrs. Goldie Chambers of Springfield; Mrs. Gladys Jagler of Lebanon, Mo
and Betty, Georgia and Mary King, all of the home; 14 grandsons and two
granddaughters; two brothers. Tampa King and Grantz King, both of Clever; five sisters,
Mrs. Alice Peebles, Mrs. Lloyd Wampler, Mrs. Wiley Solomon, Mrs. Gus Wampler and
Mrs, Lee Jinkins, all of Springfield.
King, Pearl M. 21 Oct 1920 - 6 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
Pearl M. King, 70, Billings, died at 2:38 p.m. Monday, May 6, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South Emergency Room, Springfield, following an apparent heart attack.
She was a retired secretary and a charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
of Republic. She is survived by three sons, Gary King and Larry King, both of Billings,
and Terry King, Fordland; a daughter, Theresa McMurray, Troy, Ill.; two stepdaughters,
Beatrice Heithaus and Shirley Terbrock, both of Troy, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, May 9, with Major and Mrs. Jacob Bender
officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic.
King, Richard E. "Dick" 21 Feb 1934 - 16 Apr 1998 CCH-N 22 Apr 1998
Richard E. "Dick" King, age 64, of Nixa, died Thursday, April 16, 1998, in his
home. He was born Feb. 21, 1934, in Asheville, N.C., and was the son of John Joseph
and May (Harbin) King. The family moved to Canton, N.C., when Dick was an infant.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy. On March 15, 1980 he married Linda Wilson.
Mr. King retired from Lockheed Aircraft as a test equipment mechanic. He was an avid
bowler and a member of the American Bowling Congress. Survivors include: his wife,
Linda; three children and their spouses, Steven and Betsy King of Nixa; Rick and Pauline
Anderson of Quinlan, Texas; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Roberta Bonham of Clyde,
N.C.; Joan Shepard of Burnsville, North Carolina; a brother, Joe King of Jacksonville,

Fla.; and a host of friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 19, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Doug Shivers officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
King, Sallie Ann (Wilkins) 4 Dec 1884 - 20 May 1947 CCR 29 May 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Henry S. & Sarah J. Wilkins; married Dec 1909 William H. King 13
Oct 1878 - 24 Oct 1948]
Mrs. Sallie Ann King was born in Monroe county, Tennessee, on Dec. 4, 1884,
and passed away at her home in Clever, Missouri, on May 20, 1947. She moved to
Missouri with her parents while she was very young. She was united in marriage to Will
H. King in December 1909 and to this union six children were born. Two sons and one
daughter preceded her in death. She was converted at an early age and was a member of
the Clever Baptist church. Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Margie of Bois
D’Arc; three sons, Willard of Republic, Virgil of Springfield, and Aulden of the state of
Washington; two grandchildren, six brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon in the Clever Baptist church by Rev. R.W. Forbis of Pierce City and
Rev. Kenneth Hoggard of Branson. Burial was in the Wise Hill cemetery under the
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
King, Samuel Gratz 3 Sep 1894 - 20 Nov 1972 CCR 23 Nov 1972 p1 & OH 23 Nov
1972 p8
[Note: Son of Louis Leonard & Lucinda Cinderella (Carter) King; married Nelsie Grace
Deeds 20 Mar 1896 - 17 Feb 1973]
CLEVER - Samuel Gratz King, 78, a lifelong resident of Clever, died at 4:25 a.m.
Monday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after an illness. A retired farmer, he was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Nelsie Grace; two
sons, Jack King and Joe King, both of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Odom of
Lake City, Fla.. and Mrs. Norma Wetzel of Carrollton; five sisters, all of Springfield,
Mrs. Mary Alice Peebles, Mrs. Naomi Wampler, Mrs. Nora Solomon, Mrs. Cindy
Hedgpeth and Mrs. Eulah Jenkins; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Clever Methodist church with the
Rev. Wayne Jones and Larkin Heyden officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery,
north of Clever, under direction of Cantrell Funeral Home.
King, Samuel Jack 29 Jul 1917 - 18 Dec 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
[Note: married Mildred]
Samuel Jack King, 71, of Clever, died Nov. 18 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, following an apparent heat attack. Services for Mr. King were held
Nov. 21 in the Clever United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. and
Larry Bohall officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home. A lifelong resident of the Clever community, Mr. King was a well-known
farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church. His
survivors include his wife, Mildred; two sons, Jack Lee King, Waynesville, and David
Lewis King, Mt. Vernon; a brother, Joe, of Clever; two sisters, Virginia Lee Odom, Lake
City, FL, and Norma Jean Willoughby, Carrollton; and six grandchildren.
AND
King, Samuel Jack 29 Jul 1917 - 18 Dec 1988

Samuel Jack King died Friday night, Nov. 18, in St. John’s Health Regional
Health Center, Springfield, following an apparent heart attack. He was a lifelong resident
of the Clever community and a well-known farmer and stockman. He was a member of
the Clever United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two sons, Jack
Lee King, Waynesville, and David Lewis King. Mount Vernon; a brother, Joe, Clever;
two sisters, Virginia Lee Odom, Lake City, Fla., Norma Jean Willoughby, Carrollton; and
six grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 in Clever United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., and Larry Bohall officiating. Burial
was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home (Hand written
date 1988) Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
King, Sanford L. “Sank” 1884 - 7 Jun 1960
CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
[Note: married Frances]
Funeral services for Sanford L. “Sank” King, 75, a retired farmer of Route 1,
Rogersville who died at his home Tuesday afternoon following a long illness, were held
at 2 p.m. today in the Rogersville Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Turner officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell of Rogersville.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances King of the home; two sons, Bill King and
Cradford King of Nashville, Tenn.; four brothers, Landreth King of Louisville, Ky. Les
King and Jim King of Hardyville, Ky., and Dave King of Hopkinsville, Ky and a sister,
Mrs. Verda Blakey of Bowling Green, Ky.
King, Thelma L. (Jones) 12 Oct 1897 - 31 Jan 1954 CCR 4 Feb 1954 p4
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Clever Methodist Church
for Mrs. Thelma L. King, 56, of near Clever, who died last Sunday in a Springfield
hospital, Officiating ministers were Rev. H. C. Green and Rev. R. W. Forbis and burial
was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs.
King was converted at an early age and later joined the Clever Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Tompa King of the home near Clever; one daughter, Mrs.
O. C. Dickinson of Dallas, Tex.; a grandson, William Edward Dickenson of Dallas; three
brothers, Grover Jones of Springfield, Willie Jones of Aurora and Joe Jones of Clever;
four sisters, Mrs. Herbert Maples of Clever; Mrs. Dewey Hays of Green Forest, Ark;
Mrs. Charles Buckner of Fair Grove, Mo. And Mrs. Kenneth McClure of Aurora, other
relatives and many friends.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 31, 1954 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
King, Virgil L. 6 Jun 1921 - 14 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of William & Sallie King; married Eveline]
Virgil L. King, 81, Springfield, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday in Springfield
Rehabilitation Center. The son of William and Sallie King, he was born June 6, 1921 in
Clever, Mo. Virgil was a retired Frisco Railroad employee, U.S. Coast Guard veteran of
WWII and member of Southside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Eveline, Apr. 26, 2001; his parents; three sisters and one brother. Survivors include one
daughter and her husband, Karen and Jack Wilcox, Battlefield; one son and his wife,
Wayne and Judy King, Jerseyville, Ill.; one sister, Margie Doran, Willard; five

grandchildren, Kenneth King, Sean King, Jeff Wilcox, Candy Hunnicutt, and Sandra
Howard; seven great-grandchildren, Ethan King, Mason Wilcox, Kayla Howard, Churon
Hunnicutt, Josh Hunnicutt and Sarah Howard. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, with Rev. Bud Everett officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W.
Battlefield, Springfield. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Springfield News-Leader, October 15 2002.
King, W. Harvell “Harv” 9 Mar 1886 - 25 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
OZARK - Services for W. Harve King, 91, Highlandville, were at 1 p.m. Saturday
in Adams Chapel here. The Rev. John Bilyeu will officiate and burial was in Selmore
Cemetery south of Ozark. Mr. King died at 9 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was a retired
dairy farmer. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist church. Mr. King is survived
by a son, Ward of San Jacinto, Calif.; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Arrangements were announced by Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
King, William Henry 13 Oct 1878 - 24 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: married 1909 Sallie Wilkins 4 Dec 1884 - 20 May 1947]
Funeral services were to be held Friday afternoon at the Clever Baptist church for
William Henry King, 70, who died October 24, at his home near Clever. Burial will be in
Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr.
Kin was married in 1909 to Miss Sally Wilkins and to this union seven children were
born. His wife and three children preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons,
Willard of Republic, Alden of Freewater, Ore., and Virgil of Springfield; one daughter,
Mrs. Marjorie Doran of Clever; one brother, Harvey King, also of Clever; three
grandchildren and many friends.
King, William Marion 3 May 1865 - 25 Jan 1947 CCR 30 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John E. & Martha J. (Noe) King; married 24 Dec 1888 Elizabeth
Sappington 12 Sep 1860 - 12 Jun 1892; married Dec 1894 Minnie B. Gilmore 6 Mar
1866 - 15 Mar 1953]
William Marion King was born May 3, 1865, and passed away at his home south
of Ozark on Jan. 25, 1947. He was united in marriage on Dec. 24, 1888 to Miss Elizabeth
Sappington and to this union one son was born. Mrs. King passed away on June 10, 1892.
In December 1894 he married Miss Minnie R. Gilmore and to this union six children
were born. Three children preceded him in death. He was converted at an early age and
united with the Baptist church. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; two sons, Edd of Ozark
and Scott of Oildale, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Ivan Smith of Carthage, Mo., and Mrs.
Ruth Prout of Bakersfield, Calif.; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Mrs. Ellen Payne and Mrs. Emmon Page, both of Ozark. Funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Floyd Hanks of
Springfield. Internment was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
King, Willie 4 Oct 1894 - 18 Oct 1964

CCR 22 Oct 1964 p1

Willie King, 70, died at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Veterans’ Hospital at Fayetteville,
Ark. A native of Christian County, Mr. King had resided about 40 years in California
state . For the past three years, he had made his home in Ozark at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Horner. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include a brother,
Harwell, of Highlandville; and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Larson, Whittier, Calif., Mrs.
Nettie Pearce, Rialto, Calif. and Mrs. Lida Adams, California state. Funeral services were
at 2 p. m. Thursday in Harris Chapel. The Rev. Joe Horner officiated, and burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Kingen, Waldo Ralph 17 Feb 1916 - 10 Jan 2005 SN-L 12 Jan 2005
Waldo Ralph Kingen, Ozark, passed from this life January 10, 2005, in the Mt.
Vernon Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Mo. He was a retired teacher and superintendent.
He graduated from Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, in 1949.
Following his retirement in 1979, he and Rosalee moved to Springfield, where they lived
for five years until they moved to Ozark. Following graduation from Southeast State, he
worked on and received his Master's degree from Millikin University, Mt. Auburn, Ill. A
veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII, he served in the European theater, attaining the rank
of S/Sgt. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark. His parents were Glen and Ida
Kingen. He was born in Ellsinore, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Rosalee, to whom he
was married on February 17, 1946; one daughter, Lee Ann and her husband Terry Delso,
Arlington, Texas; one son, Michael Glen Kingen, Glenwood Springs, Colo.; two sisters,
Jo Ann Case and Glenda Goelz, both of St. Louis, Mo.; two grandchildren, Jerry
Christopher Perryman and his wife Jill, and Casey Barrett Perryman. Services are 9:30
a.m. Friday, January 14, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with Rev. Troy
Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to
7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church
Building Fund in Ozark.
Kinney, Marleta (Freelove) Tucker 5 Apr 1924 - 17 Aug 2003 SN-L 20 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Verna Freelove; married 17 Dec 1946 Robert M. “Barefoot
Bob” Kinney 5 Feb 1921 - 3 Dec 2003 ]
Marleta (Tucker) Kinney, 79, Billings, Mo., departed this life Aug. 17, 2003, at
Christian Health Care Center, Republic. The daughter of Harry and Verna Freelove, she
was born April 5, 1924 in Bradford, Pa. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her
husband, Robert "Barefoot" Kinney, whom she married Dec. 17, 1945. Marleta is also
survived by one son and his wife, Brad and Sandy Kinney of Republic, Mo.; three
daughters, Karen Cole and husband David of Salem, Va., Karel Whyte of Aiken, S.C.,
and Kris Beemiller and husband Ron of Benton, Kan.; one brother, Don Freelove of
Florida; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will be in
Springfield National Cemetery at a later date.
Kinney, Robert M. “Barefoot Bob” 5 Feb 1921 - 3 Dec 2003 SN-L 5 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Leon & Minnie Kinney; married 17 Dec 1946 Marleta Freelove 5 Apr
1924 - 17 Aug 2003]

Robert M. "Barefoot Bob" Kinney, 82, Billings, Mo., died at 8:55 a.m. Dec. 3,
2003, in Christian Health Care Center, Republic. The son of Leon and Minnie Kinney, he
was born Feb. 5, 1921, in Waverly, N.Y. Bob had been an associate in the radio industry
many years, and was highly respected in Springfield and the Ozarks. "Bob" was an Army
Airborne Soldier in World War II, having served in the European Theater, where he had
received the Purple Heart as well as Silver and Bronze star medals. He belonged to the
V.F.W. and the American Legion. He is survived by his son and his wife, Bradley R. and
Sandra Kinney, Republic; three daughters, Karen and David Cole, Roanoke, Va., Karel
Whyte, Aiken, S.C., and Kristina and husband Ron Beemiller, Wichita, Kan.; one sister,
Catherine Ring, Gatlinburg, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Bob's
wife, Marleta, preceded him in death Aug. 17, 2003. Memorial services will be held at 3
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield.
Military services will follow in the funeral home. Bob has been cremated and burial will
be in Springfield National Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to
Springfield Association of the Blind, 1600 N. Washington, Springfield, MO 65802.
Kinyon, Freda M. (Jackson) 1936 - 22 Oct 1976 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Nellie (Atchison) Jackson; married Joe E. Kinyon]
Funeral services for Mrs. Freda M. Kinyon, 40, of Taneyville, were at 2 p.m.
today in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.
Burial was in the Helphrey Cemetery near Taneyville, under the direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mr. Kinyon died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday in the University of Missouri Medical
Center, Columbia after a short illness. Mrs. Kinyon was a former resident of Sparta. She
is survived by her husband, Joe E.; two sons, Steve Carl Kinyon of Chadwick and
Tommy Joe Kinyon of the home; a brother Delbert Jackson of Sparta; five sisters, Mrs.
Novella Thompson, Mrs. Myra Ranta and Mrs. Earnesteen McTeer, all of Sparta, Mrs.
Thirza Johnson of Ozark and Mrs. Edith Friend of Grand Junction, Colo.; and two
grandchildren.
Kirby, Beulah Lucille (Gilmore) 12 Dec 1917 - 1 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of John & Ruby (Henderson) Gilmore; married Ray Kirby]
Beulah Lucille Kirby, 72, Alba, formerly of Christian County, died Wednesday,
Aug. 1, 1990, in St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin. She was born Dec. 12, 1917,
in Christian County, to John and Ruby Henderson Gilmore. She attended Purcell Baptist
Church in Purcell, Mo. On Jan. 30, 1938, she married Ray Kirby. She was preceded in
death by a mother, Ruby Henderson Gilmore, in 1963; her father, John Gilmore, in 1971;
and her husband, Ray Kirby, in 1983. Survivors include two sons, Clifford Kirby, and his
wife, Ann, Clever, and Gary Kirby, Billings; three daughters, Lucille Neal, and her
husband, Lynn, Carthage, Nadine Grammer and Margie McCormick, both of Billings;
her stepmother, Carrie Gilmore, Sparta; three sisters, Ivonne Carnes, Rogersville, Geneve
Jackson, Sparta, and Amy Kirby, Salt Lake City, Utah; 10 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces;
nephews and host of friends. Services were held Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Kirby, Carl Junior 4 Mar 1940 - 4 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995

Carl Junior Kirby, 55, of Ozark, died Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995, in Veterans
Administration Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born March 4, 1940, in Ozark,
and was the son of Landon and Mabel DeBord Kirby. He served his country in the U.S.
Army. Mr. Kirby was a truck driver for many years. Survivors include: His wife, Bonnie;
three children, Eugene Kirby, of the home, Joanna Kowack, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina,
and Carl Landon, Mesa, Arizona; six grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Lee Kirby,
Ozark, and Larry Kirby, Rogersville; and three sisters, Erma Grider, Highlandville, Faye
Guerin, Oldfield, and Joanne Kirby, Springfield. Graveside funeral services were
Saturday, Oct. 7, in Fairview Cemetery, Sparta, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Thomas "Jamie" Bilyeu officiating.
Kirby, Cecil W. 7 Apr 1901 - 23 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
[Note: married Gladys]
Cecil W. Kirby; 86; of Springfield, died at 1:45 a.m: Dec. 23 at Mercy Villa,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Kirby were held Saturday at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, the Rev. Lee Soxman officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. His
survivors include his wife, Gladys; a daughter, Virginia Laxton, of Springfield, a
stepdaughter, Betty Lemasters, of Rogersville; a stepson, Bill Ritzinger, of Clever; six
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr: Kirby was a member of Kingsway
United Methodist Church, Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsway
Methodist Building Program.
Kirby, Dillard Ray 20 May 1914 - 18 Feb 1983
Services for Ray Kirby, 68, Route 1, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Linden
Cemetery. Mr. Kirby died at 6:25 p.m. Friday in Springfield Health Care Center,
Springfield, after an illness of three months. He lived most of his life in the Christian
County communities of Billings, Clever and Sparta. He was a member of Center Baptist
Church near Ash Grove. Survivors include his wife, Beulah; two sons, Clifford Ray and
Gary Dwayne, both of Billings; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Neal, Carthage, Mrs.
Sharon Nadine Grammer, Billings, and Mrs. Marjorie McCormack, Springfield; three
sisters, Mrs. Janie Shipman, Ozark, and Mrs. Eva Mae Cawthra and Mrs. Rosie Jones,
both of Ozark; six grandchildren and three step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
(Springfield News-Leader – 20 February 1983)
Kirby, J. B. 14 Jan 1921 – 11 Aug 1997 CCH-N 16 Aug 1997
J. B. Kirby, 76, Ava, Mo., died August 11, 1997 at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after a lengthy illness. He was born January 14, 1921, the son of Oscar and
Lillie (Clark) Kirby in Arkansas. He married Shirley Elaine Loftin January 7, 1983 in
Oklahoma. He was a retired truck driver for Kraft for 30 years. He was preceded in death
by two bothers and six sisters. Survivors include: his wife, Shirley Kirby; children,
Christopher Kirby, Ava, Kelly Kirby, London, Kentucky, William David Kirby, Randy
Kirby, Shirley Hilton, and Nancy and Cliff Mills all of Ozark, Kay and Ron Ward,
Coweta, Oklahoma, and Mary Jo Secker, Buffalo, Mo.; 33 grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; and step-children, Debra McDonald, Janet Johnson, and Daryl and Julie
Gann, all of Springfield, Cheryl Gann and Allen and Suzanne Clark of Ava . Services

were held Thursday, August 14, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava
with Rev. Paul Welch and Rev. Larry Vinson officiating. Burial was at Weaver Cemetery
in Ozark.
Kirby, Jimmy Nov 1966 - 24 Feb 1967 CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
Graveside services for Jimmy Kirby, 3-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lee
Kirby, Fort Leavenworth, Kan. were held Saturday in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County.
Harris of Ozark was in charge. The infant died Wednesday in Munson Army Hospital in
Fort Leavenworth. Other survivors include a brother, Landon Thomas; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Landon C. Kirby, Ozark; maternal grandfather and step
grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, Springfield; paternal great-grandmother,
Mrs. Hulda Lakines, Hurley and maternal great-grandfather, John Butler, Ava.
Kirby, Landon C. 26 Sep 1909 - 16 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2 & OH 20 Jan 1972
p6
[Note: Son of Luna R. & Lula Bell (Shipman) Kirby; married Mable I. DeBoard 24 Jan
1913 - 21 May 1969]
Landon C. Kirby, 62, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 6:40 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Kirby was a lifelong resident of Ozark.
Surviving are three sons, Carl Kirby, Phoenix, Ariz, S-Sgt. Arthur Kirby with the U. A.
Army in Reboboth, Mass. and Larry Kirby of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Irma
Cawthra and Mrs. Lula Faye Smith, both of Ozark and Mrs. Joan Gettman, Mt. Vernon;
two brothers, Nathan Kirby of Pleasant Hope and Ray Kirby of Billings; three sisters,
Mrs. Ella Cawthra and Mrs. Rosa Jones both of Ozark and Mrs. Jamie Bilyeu, Miami,
Okla.; a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth, Ozark; a half-brother, Bud Cannon, Ozark;
16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Linden
Cemetery.
Kirby, Lula Bell (Shipman) Cannon 31 Jan 1876 - 30 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Bell Kirby, 79 who died December 30 were held
January 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Dean Harvey
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident
of the Ozark community, she was first married to John F. Cannon, and to this union two
children were born. Mr. Cannon preceded her in death in 1901, and in 1901 she was
married to Luna R. Kirby and to this union seven children were born. Mr. Kirby also
preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, Bud Cannon of Ozark, Nathan Kirby
of Pleasant Hope, Ray Kirby of Springfield and Landon Kirby of Fair Grove; four
daughters, Mrs. Janie Shipman and Mrs. Georgia Hedgpeth of Springfield; Mrs. Ella
Cawthra and Mrs. Rosa Jones of Ozark; 40 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and one
brother, Dillard Shipman of Sparta
Kirby, Luna Ray “Looney” 14 Apr 1881 - 16 Mar 1951 CCR 22 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of 31 Jan 1876 - 30 Dec 1956; married Lula Belle Shipman]
Funeral services for Lunie Ray Kirby of Ozark were held Monday at the Linden
Chapel by the Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in Linden cemetery under direction of

the Chaffin Funeral Home. Born at Memphis, April 14, 1881, Kirby died at his home
here March 16, 1951, aged nearly 70. He is survived by his wife, the former Lula Belle
Cannon, whom he married July 9, 1906; three sons, Nathan of Spokane, Landon of
Selmore, Ray of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Janie Shipman of Springfield, Mrs. Ella
Cawthra of Spokane, and Mrs. Rosa Belle Jones of Selmore; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Georgia Hedgpeth of Galloway; a step-son Elza (Bud) Cannon of Ozark; 38
grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Hampton of Springfield and Mrs. Lille Emmons of
Butler, MO; four brothers, Bertie of Springfield, Robert of Nebraska, and Johnny and
Bryan, address unknown. He was a member of the Assembly of God church.
Kirby, Mable I. (DeBoard) 24 Jan 1913 - 21 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
[Note: married Landon C. Kirby 26 Sep 1909 - 16 Jan 1972]
Mrs. Mable I. Kirby, 57, Route 1, Ozark, died at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21,
in a physician’s office at the Smith-Glynn-Callaway Clinic, Springfield. She had suffered
from a lengthy illness. Mr. Kirby is survived by her husband, Landon; three sons, Carl,
Springfield, Sgt. Arthur Kirby, Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Larry, of the home; three
daughters, Mrs. Irma Cawthra, Bellview, Wash., Mrs. Lula Faye Smith, Ozark, Mrs. Joan
Getman, Highlandville, Other survivors include her mother, Mrs. Hulda Lakins, Hurley; a
brother, Claude DeBoard, Ozark; two half-brothers, Joe and David Lakins; three halfsisters, Mrs. Jean Holt and Mrs. Juanita Wallace, Hurley, and a third half-sister, Norma
(married name unknown) of Whittier, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Melvis
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery north of Sparta.
Kirk, Rodney J., Jr. 22 May 1963 - 17 May 2003 SN-L 21 May 2005
[Note: Son of Rodney J. & Joan Kirk]
Rodney J. Kirk Jr. passed away May 17, 2005, in Reno, Nev. Rod was a computer
analyst at Brightcloiat in Reno, Nev. He served in the United States Air Force. Rod was
born May 22, 1963. His services will be held in Reno, Nev., at Mountain View Funeral
Home today, May 21, 2005. He is survived by his parents, Rodney J. Kirk Sr. and Joan
Kirk; brothers, Greg and Terry; sisters, Teresa and Tammy, all of Ozark, Mo.; and the
love of his life, Murna of Reno, Nev., and her son, Anthony. He will be deeply missed.
Kirkendall, George Edward 1930 - Jul 2004 SN-L 22 Jul 2004
Graveside services for Mr. George Edward Kirkendall, age 74, Galena, are 10
a.m. Friday, July 23, 2004, in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, under the care of Westrip
Funeral Home, Crane. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Kirkpatrick, Elsie Mae
d 28 Sep 1991 age 90 OH 17 Oct 1991
Memorial services for Elsie Mae Kirkpatrick, 90, Chadwick were held Sunday at
3 p.m. in Ozark United Methodist Church., Ozark. Burial will be at a later date. The body
was cremated under direction under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home, South,
Springfield. A retired teacher, she died at 1:46 a.m. Sept 28 in Ozark Nursing Care
Center, Ozark
Kirkpatrick, Ida Mae (Swearengin) 30 Nov 1901 - 24 Jul 1970 CCR 30 Jul 1970 p4

[Note: married Francis Marion Kirkpatrick 12 Aug 1898 - 18 Dec 1958]
Mrs. Ida Mae Kirkpatrick, 68, of Bruner, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after several years of failing health. A native of Douglas County,
she was a member of Holiness Church. She is survived by a son, George Kirkpatrick of
Sparks, Nev.; three brothers, Will T. Swearengin of Fordland; Arthur of Clovis, N. M.
and Claude of Modesto, Calif.; a sister. Mrs. Cordia Cornelison of Fordland and one
grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Union Chapel Baptist Church with
the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in the Union Chapel Cemetery under the
direction of Marsh of Fordland.
Kirkpatrick, Kenneth L. 14 Mar 1943 - 9 Jul 2006 SN-L 11 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Max Franklin & Dorothy Katherine (Crowder) Kirkpatrick; married 21
Mar 1964 Mary Wood]
Kenneth L. Kirkpatrick, 63, Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2006, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born March 14, 1943, in Burlington, Iowa, the son
of Max Franklin and Dorothy Katherine (Crowder) Kirkpatrick. On March 21, 1964, Ken
was united in marriage to Mary Wood and to this union three children were born. Ken
was employed at General Electric in Iowa for 27 years, after moving to Ozark in 1988, he
worked for Fasco Industries until the company closed. Ken was an avid outdoorsman
who enjoyed hunting, fishing, skeet and trap shooting and especially favored duck
hunting. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Ozark Shooters Sport Complex and also
attended First Baptist Church of Ozark. Ken was a loving husband, terrific dad and the
light of his life were his precious grandchildren. Preceding Ken in death were his parents
and sister-in-law Nancy Kirkpatrick. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 42 years,
Mary; children Dallas and Mary Ann Kirkpatrick, of Fremont Hills, Dawn Kirkpatrick
and Mike of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Darcy Cawood and Steve of Bella Vista, Arkansas;
one brother Robert Kirkpatrick of Lincoln, Nebraska; nine grandchildren Garrett, Joshua,
Jon, David, Alex, Katie, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Asher; two nieces, Trisha and Kathy; two
nephews, Robert and Mark; several other relatives and caring friends. Visitation will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Graveside services
and burial will be at 11 a.m.. Saturday, July 15, 2006, in Aspen Grove Cemetery,
Burlington, Iowa.
Kirkpatrick, Max F., Sr. 6 Aug 1914 – 15 Nov 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
Max F. Kirkpatrick Sr., 80, Ozark, formerly of Burlington, Iowa, died at 9:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994, in the Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home. He was born Aug.
6, 1914, in New London, Iowa, the son of Dallas and Edith Hand Kirkpatrick. He was
united in marriage to Dorothy Crowder Aug. 31, 1935, in Burlington, Iowa. He was a
retired security guard at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, a member of the Moose
Lodge, Eagles, Malta Lodge #315 AF&AM, S.E. Iowa Shrine Club. He was preceded in
death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy, June 30, 1975; and a brother, Dale Kirkpatrick.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Kirkpatrick and wife, Mary, Ozark, Robert
Kirkpatrick Sr. and wife, Nancy, Lincoln, Neb., and Max Kirkpatrick Jr., Guttenburg,
Iowa; one sister, Velma Bugg, Ft. Madison, Iowa; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Nov. 19, in Burlington, Iowa. Burial followed

in the Aspen Grove Cemetery. Local arrangements were under direction of Harris; a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Kirkpatrick, Michael Wayne 20 Nov 1974 - 20 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Roy E. & ? (Dinwiddie) Kirkpatrick]
BILLINGS - Graveside services for Michael Wayne Kirkpatrick, infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Kirkpatrick, Route 1, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Bass
Chapel Cemetery near Strafford with the Rev. Lee Packwood officiating. The infant was
dead at birth at 10 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Beside his
parents, he is survived by a paternal grandmother, Mrs. Alberta Kirkpatrick, Mayview; a
maternal grandfather, Dan Dinwiddie, Kansas City; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Barrett, Independence; a maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mable Peak, Fair Grove
and a maternal great, great grandmother, Mrs. Eva Lay, Stroud, Okla.
Kirksey, Joan Eleanor (Hennings) 6 Nov 1937 - 21 Dec 2006 SN-L 24 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Eleanor Hennings; married 31 Aug 1956 Wayne Kirksey ]
Joan Eleanor Kirksey went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2006,
at her home in Walnut Grove, Mo., after a long illness at the age of 69 years. She had
been cared for by her husband Wayne and her daughters. Joan was the daughter of Ralph
and Eleanor Hennings. She was born on November 6, 1937, in Santa Anna, California.
Her family moved back to Crofton, Nebraska, when she was a young child. In 1950, her
family moved to the Bar-K Ranch in Chadwick, Mo., which is now part of the Mark
Twain Forest. In 1955, her family moved to a farm near Willard, Mo., where she
graduated from Marion C. Early High School in 1956. Joan was united in marriage to
Wayne Kirksey in Aldrich, Mo., on August 31, 1956, and to this union two daughters
were born. Joan spent many years as a beautician in Willard, Mo She owned and operated
the East Center Beauty Shoppe. Her hobby was to work in her beauty shop and visit with
her friends while she fixed their hair. Joan had only one granddaughter, Lacey. Joan
loved to paint Lacey's nails and put make-up on her when she was a little girl. She loved
to cook for the family and bake apple pies so friends could come over to eat them. Joan
loved being a grandma to her six grandchildren. She spent a great amount of time fishing
and coon hunting with her husband Wayne and their grandchildren. Preceding her in
death were her parents, Ralph and Eleanor Hennings; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law,
Gordon and Elva Kirksey, Richard Kirksey, Howard and Delores Kirksey, Dean Kirksey,
and Herman and Sharon Kirksey. Joan is survived by her husband Wayne, of Walnut
Grove; her daughter and son-in-law, Mitzi and Clarence Johnson, of Fair Grove; her
daughter Ginger Ray, of Walnut Grove; and her grandchildren, Brandon Kirksey and his
wife, Amber, of Willard, Lacey Allen and her husband, Chris, of Springfield, Colt
Johnson, of Fair Grove, Cory Ray, Dexter Ray and J.L. Ray, all of Walnut Grove. Also
surviving are her sister, Marlyn Morgans and her husband, Don, of Buffalo; her brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Joe and Anna Kirksey, of Pleasant Hope; sister-in-law, Bonnie
Kirksey, of Bolivar; eight nephews; five nieces; and many friends. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2006, in Pitts Chapel, Bolivar. Graveside services
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2006, in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Aldrich. Arraignments under the direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.

Kirksey, Michael 17 Jul 1936 - 24 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5
Funeral services for Michael Kirksey, 42 of Buffalo, were held last Saturday in
the Buffalo Baptist Church with burial in Garden of Memories in Buffalo. Among those
surviving is a brother, Jerry Kirksey of Ozark. Michael Kirksey died in an auto accident
April 24.
Kirst, Walter Herman 3 Jul 1933 - 10 Oct 2005 SN-L 11 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Otto Paul Ernst & Catherine Elizabeth (Breckle) Kirst]
Walter Herman Kirst, age 72, of Nixa, passed away Monday, October 10, 2005.
He was born July 3, 1933, in Sharp County, Ark., and was a graduate of West Plains
High School. He served his country in the Army National Guard from 1951 until 1959.
He retired from Dayco. Survivors include his mother, Catherine Elizabeth (Breckle)
Kirst, of the home; two brothers, Alfred Kirst, San Jose, Calif., and Richard Kirst,
Maryville, Tenn.; nephews, and nieces. His father, Otto Paul Ernst Kirst, preceded him in
death as well as a sister, Maxine Hogue. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday,
October 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in McConnell Bledsoe
Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Kissee, Alta Deloris (Hanks) 21 Nov 1905 - 26 Aug 1999 CCH-N 1 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of George Thomas & Ollie (Nash) Hanks; married Raymond Roy Kissee
19 Dec 1904 - 4 Nov 1955]
Alta Kissee, age 93, passed away Thursday, August 26, 1999 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born November 21, 1905 in Prospect Community near Ozark, Missouri
and was the daughter of George Thomas and Ollie (Nash) Hanks. She was united in
marriage to Raymond R. Kissee who preceded her in death in 1955. She was also
preceded in death by two sisters, Velma Hannah and Merle Fulton, and an infant
daughter, Marilyn. Mrs. Kissee was a homemaker and an active member of the First
Baptist Church, Ozark as well a member of the Book Club in Ozark. Alta is survived by:
two sons and their wives, Don and Nancy Kissee, Ozark and Tom and Juliette Kissee,
Billings; five grandchildren, Keith Kissee, Richmond, Virginia, Karol Sullivan and her
husband Terry, Ozark, Tom W Kissee and his wife LuAnn, Springfield, Julie Herzog and
her husband Kenny, Sealy, Texas and Kelly Postin and her husband Rob, Stephens,
Georgia, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were 2 PM. Sunday, August 29, at the First Baptist Church, Ozark with the Reverend
Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church
of Ozark Building Fund.
Kissee, Anna G. (Melton) 22 Jan 1899 - 24 Jul 1988
[Note: Daughter of Ansel Marion & Laura Naomi (Plank) Melton; married Richard Ellis
Melton 2 Dec 1898 - 28 Jul 1964]
In memory of Anna G. Kissee born 22 January 1899 and found eternal rest 24
July 1988. Services held at Harris Chapel, Ozark MO, 27 July 1988 at 2:00 p.m.
Officiating Rev. Howard Blevins. Escorts are: Knial Kissee, Jr., Gearl Haworth, Grant
Stinell, Bill Kissee, Clifford White and Richard Ramsey. Honorary escorts are: Donald
Kissee and Tom Kissee. Music: “My child, You’re Home At Last,” “My Real Home,”

Precious Memories” sung by Rev. and Mrs. Harold Tennison and Mrs. Ramona Brown,
Mrs. Georgia Tennison, Accompanist and Mrs. Freida Sweet Organist. Interment at
Selmore Cemetery. Info from funeral card contributed Marcia Haworth and Becky
Schimek.
Kissee, Dema O. (Gann) 18 May 1905 - 19 Aug 1989 OH 24 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Robert Uriah & Lunda Louise (Johns) Gann; married Knial Kissee 20
Nov 1906 - 5 Jul 1959]
Dema O. Kissee, 84, of Sparta, died at 10:45 p.m. Aug. 19 at Cox Medical Center
South from injuries received in an automobile accident Aug. 7 on mile west of Sparta on
Highway 14. Services for Mrs. Kissee were held Aug. 22 in Harris-Colonial Chapel,
Ozark. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Kissee, a native of Sparta, was born May 18,
1905 to Robert and Lunda Gann. She was a very active member of the First Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Knial Kissee, in 1959. Surviving are
her son, Knial B. Kissee, Sparta; a daughter, Adeline Robertson, Lakewood, California; a
brother, Lester Gann, and a sister, Pauline Farwell, both of Ozark; six grandchildren, six
great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives; and a host of
friends.
Kissee, Georgia Helen (Hacker) 14 Jun 1911 - 24 Oct 2006 SN-L 26 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Bertie C. & Teresa B. “Tressie” (Givens) Hacker; married William
“Bennie” Kissee 6 Feb 1910 - Jun 1976]
Georgia Helen Kissee, 95, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, October 24,
2006, at her home. Georgia was born on June 14, 1911, at Rogersville to Bertie and
Tressie Givens Hacker. She was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church at
Rogersville. Georgia was married to William Kissee and he preceded her in death in
1976. Surviving are six sons: Roy Kissee and wife, Sandra, William Kissee and wife,
Doretha, James Kissee and wife, Barbara, Robert Kissee and wife, Carley, Lonnie Ray
Kissee and Lonnie William Kissee; one brother, Therwood "Red" Hacker and wife,
Nona; one sister, Gladys Shaw; 22 grandchildren and many great and great-greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
October 28, 2006, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will be in the
Watts Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Kissee, Helen Marie (Brothers) 30 Apr 1929 - 24 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Charles "Bud" & Alara (Brown) Brothers; married Chester E. Kissee
24 Apr 1926 - 16 Mar 1988]
Helen Marie Brothers Kissee, 72, of Bardstown, Kentucky (formerly of Billings),
passed away on February 24, 2002 at her home. She had worked for Public Radio
Stations in Phoenix, Arizona for ten years, and also read books for the blind. She was the
author of a book titled, "My Uncle and I" Helen was a member of Assembly of Yahweh
in Phoenix, Arizona, and ran a ministry of prayer for 50 years in Phoenix for the sick and
lonely. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Kissee, and parents Charles
"Bud" and Alara Brown Brothers. Survivors include two sons, Bradley Kissee of
Bardstown, Kentucky, and Thomas Kissee of O'Fallon, Missouri, one daughter, Shirley
D. "Sunny Stephens" Kissee of Scottsdale, Arizona; one sister, Lola Burke of Moriaty,

New Mexico; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation was March 2,
2002, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The funeral services were held at Cruanuall-Houghlin
Northside Funeral Home with burial in Bardstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the family.
Kissee, Knial G. 20 Nov 1906 - 5 Jul 1959 CCR 9 Jul 1959
[Note: Son of Richard & Laura (Watts) Kissee; married Dema]
Crash Injuries Result in Death for Knial Kissee
A well-known Sparta stockman and walking horse fancier, Knial Kissee, 52, died
at 6:40 o’clock Sunday night in Burge Hospital, Springfield of head injuries sustained in
a two car crash late Saturday night on Highway 13, north of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs.
Kissee were returning from a horse show in Bolivar when Kissee’s 1959 Ford struck a
1956 Ford sedan driven by 17-year-old Robert Cunningham, 1626 South Fremont,
Springfield. Highway patrolmen reported young Cunningham’s car passed a stop sign
and drove from a side road into the path of the Kissee auto. Cunningham was hospitalized
with multiple lacerations of the face and rib fractures and his passenger, Ruth Pyle, 17, of
Springfield was treated for a gash over her left eye. Mrs. Dema Kissee, riding with her
husband, suffered severe bruises, but was released from the hospital Tuesday. Mr. Kissee
was a native of Christian County and a son of the late Rich Kissee. He followed his father
into the cattle business and was active in the Ozark Commission Company at the Union
Stock Yards, Springfield. He also operated extensively as a feeder and dairyman with his
son, Knial Kissee, Jr. He was widely known throughout midwestern states as a walking
horse breeder, and as owner of the famous walking mare, Black Angel, which swept
honors at horse shows throughout the country. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. E. N. Webb, Rev. Donald Linebarger
and Rev. Eugene Roberts officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Kissee is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dema Kissee,
one son, Knial Kissee, Jr. , a daughter, Miss Adeline Kissee; a brother, Ellis Kissee of
Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Elza Sherrow of Ozark and Mrs. Pearl Raper of Fresno, Calif.
Kissee, Margaret Irene “Peggy” (Louis) 22 Mar 1934 - 3 Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: married Richard C. Kissee]
Margaret Irene "Peggy" Kissee, 55, Neosho, died November 3 in the Neosho
Hospital after a long illness. She was a retired school teacher and a member of the First
Presbyterian Church of Neosho. Services for Mrs. Kissee were held November 5 in the
First Presbyterian Church, Neosho, where she was a member, with the Rev. Gilbert C.
Hill officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Neosho. Survivors include her
husband, Richard C. Kissee of the home; a daughter, Roseanna Cluck, Bentonville, Ark.;
one brother, Dean Louis.
Kissee, Nina (Stratton) 8 May 1906 - 6 Jan 1997 CCH-N 11 Jan 1997
[Note: Daughter of John & Anna Stratton; married 1926 Willard Kissee 21 Jun 1901 - 27
Jul 1958]
Nina Kissee, 90, Ozark, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, January 6, 1997, in Cox
Medial Center, South. She was born May 8, 1906, near Clever and was the daughter of
John and Anna Stratton. In 1926 she married Willard Kissee who preceded her in death in

1958. She was also preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Kissee was a
resident of Ozark most of her life, and worked as a nurse and later was a clerk for Kissee
Department Store. She was a member of Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include: a
son, Bill Kissee and his wife, Mary, Ozark; three grandchildren and their spouses, Judy
and Ted Chambers, Ozark, Ron and Pam Kissee, Ozark, and John and Denise Kissee,
Marietta, Georgia; seven great-grandchildren, Scott, Beth, Angela, and Marshall Kissee,
all of Ozark, Ron Watson, and Courtney and Jonathan Kissee, Marietta, Georgia; and
three great-reat-grandchildren, Allie, Lacie and Katie Kissee, all of Ozark. Funeral
services were held Friday, January 10, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Kissee, Raymond Roy 19 Dec 1904 - 4 Nov 1955 CCR 10 Nov 1955 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & Laura (Watts) Kissee; married 30 Jan 1926 Alta Hanks]
Last Rites Sunday for Raymond Kissee
Estimated 1,000 Attend Services
Funeral services for Raymond R. Kissee, 50, one of the region’s best known
stockmen, were held Sunday afternoon at the Ozark Baptist Church, with the Reverend
Harold Hurst, Pastor of the church, officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. His death occurred Friday, November 4, at
Burge Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient the past seven weeks. First
symptoms of the fatal disease became apparent about two years ago, and he had been
under extensive medical treatment since that time. A lifelong resident of Ozark, he was
the son of the late Rich and Laura Kissee and a descendant of a pioneer Southern
Missouri family. He received his education in the Ozark schools and on January 30,
1926, was united in marriage to Alta Hanks who survives him. To this union were born
two sons, Donald and Tommy, who also survive him and a daughter, Marilyn Ruth who
died in infancy. The son Donald is married to the former Nancy Kessinger. Besides the
widow and the two sons, he is survived by three brothers, Ellis Kissee of route 2, Ozark,
Willard Kissee of Reeds Spring, Mo. and Knial Kissee of Sparta, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs.
Elza Sherrow of Ozark, Mrs. Clara White of Springfield, and Mrs. Pearl Raper of Fresno,
Calif. A sister, Hilda, died in her early youth. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church at Ozark and was a member of the Fifty-Fifty Sunday School class. Mr. Kissee
had a lifelong interest in livestock, particularly cattle, and from boyhood was associatd
with his father, one of South Missouri and North Arkansas’s most active and widely
known cattle buyers. In 1920, he moved his activities to the Union Stock Yard at
Springfield where he served as a director of the Union Stock Yards Company for many
years. In 1935, he became a buyer for the Independent Packing Co. of St. Louis, a
subsidiary if Swift & Co. and maintained an office and buying staff at the Union Stock
Yards until his death. Joe M. Shipman, a former president of the Union Stock Yards Co.
and a long-time acquaintenance and business associate of Mr. Kissee, had the following
to say regarding his death: “Raymond Kissee was an outstanding man in his field, and his
long and successful association with the operation of the Union Stock Yards was in large
measure responsible for its rapid growth during the past few years. He was a stockholder
in the Union Yards and served as a director for several years. He was considered by all
commission men and patrons of the years as one of the outstanding buyers of all kinds of
livestock. He had a well organized force of men working with him, buying thousands of

cattle, calves, sheep and hogs for the Independent Packing Co. and they are carrying on
under the capable direction of Joe Smith who had been Raymond’s right hand man for
the past 20 years.” Funeral services here Sunday were attended by an estimated more
than a thousand persons, Pallbearers were representatives of six livestock commission
firms at the Union Stock Yards, all of whom had been longtime business associates of
Mr. Kissee, They included Roy Dennis, Lawrence rush, Jack Wiles, Francis Jordan, Lee
McLean and Carl Gates.
Kissee, Richard Ellis 2 Dec 1898 - 28 Jul 1964 CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & Laura (Watts) Kissee; married Anna G. Melton 22 Jan 1899 24 Jul 1988]
Ellis Kissee, 55, of Route 1, Ozark, was dead on arrival Tuesday afternoon at
Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. He suffered from a heart condition and became
ill at his home here. He was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors are
his wife, Anna of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Haworth, Nixa; three sons, James of
Rogersville, Richard, Neosho, and Sgt. Emil Kissee, who is stationed with the Air Force
in England; three sisters, Mrs. Elza Sherrow, Ozark, Mrs. Clara White, Strafford and Mrs.
Pearl Raper, Fresno, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced
by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Kissee, Richard Ellis
2 Dec 1898 - 28 Jul 1964 CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
Funeral services for Ellis Kissee, 65, of Route 1, Ozark, who was dead on arrival
Tuesday afternoon, July 28, at Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Howard Blevins officiated, and burial was
in Selmore Cemetery.
Kissee, Willard 21 Jun 1901 - 27 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p1
Bullet Wounds Fatal for Willard Kissee
Woman Faces Murder Count
Willard Kissee, 57, well known Reeds Spring cattleman, was fatally shot last
Sunday morning at a residence near Crane and a woman acquaintance has been charged
with first degree murder in connection with his death. Charles were filed at Galena
Monday against Lenora Gwen Hurley, 39, who lives with her parents three miles south
of Crane. She is accused of shooting Kissee nine times with a .22 caliber pistol after
Kissee came to her home while her parents were at church. She is free on $7,500 bond,
pending a preliminary hearing scheduled for August 12 at Galena. Authorities believe
Kissee, who lived on one of his ranches four miles south of Reeds Spring, was shot by
Miss Hurley in a fit of jealousy after an argument. The two were known to have “kept
company” for several years. Kissee was widely known throughout the midwest as a large
scale cattle operator. In addition to running hundreds of Hereford cattle on his ranches
and at his farm four miles north of Ozark, he conducted a weekly auction at Harrison,
Ark. and was connected with the Union Stock Yards in Springfield. Funeral services for
Kissee were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev.
Harold Mayes, pastor of the Ozark Christian Church, officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, north of Ozark, under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include his widow, Mrs.
Nina Kissee, route 2, Ozark, one son, Bill Kissee; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mary Kissee

and two grandchildren, Judy and Harold, also of Route 2; two brothers, Ellis Kissee of
Ozark and Knial Kissee of Sparta; three sisters, Mrs. Elza Sherrow of Ozark; Mrs. Clara
White of Springfield and Mrs. Pearl Raper of Fresno, Calif. Preceding him in death were
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kissee and one brother, Raymond Kissee of Ozark.
Kissee, William “Bennie” 6 Feb 1910 - Jun 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Georgia]
ROGERSVILLE - Bennie Kissee, 66, of Route 1, Rogersville, died at 1:15 a.m.
today in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Kissee was a farmer and
member of Springhill Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; five sons, Roy
Clarence of Henryetta, Okla., William George and Lonnie Ray, both of Modesto, Calif.
and Robert Lee and James Edward, both of Route 1, Rogersville; a brother, Virgil E. of
Elwood, Ill.; 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, Arrangements will be
announced by Marsh of Rogersville.
AND
Kissee, William “Bennie” 6 Feb 1910 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
ROGERSVILLE - Bennie Kissee, 66, of Route 1, Rogersville, died at 1:15 a.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Kissee was a farmer
and member of Springhill Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Georgia; five sons,
Roy Clarence of Henryetta, Okla., William George and Lonnie Ray, both of Modesto,
Calif. and Robert Lee and James Edward, both of Route 1, Rogersville; a brother, Virgil
E. of Elwood, Ill.; 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services was at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Marsh Chapel here with the Revs. Gary Burr and Charles Ivan Hedgpeth
officiating. Burial was in Watts Cemetery south of Rogersville.
Kissock, Josephine S. (Watson) 15 Mar 1888 - 22 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Sarah Caroline (Carter) Watson; married 27 Nov 1904
William S. Kissock 11 Jul 1874 - 12 Nov 1963]
Mrs. Josephine S. Kissock, 83, of Ozark, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. A former newspaper distributor in Ozark, Mrs.
Kissock was a member of the Baptist Church. See is survived by three sons, Stanford of
Springfield, Tolly of Cleveland, Ohio, and Pat of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Helen
Wilson, Licking and Mrs. Gelella Sondhi, San Mateo, Claif.; and seven grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Herman
Lohmeyer.
AND
Kissock, Josephine S. (Watson) 15 Mar 1888 - 22 Sep 1971 CCR 30 Sep 1971 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Josephine S. Kissock, 83, of Ozark, were at 10 a.m.
Saturday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Robertson officiating.
Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery. Mrs. Kissock died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22,
in Cox Medical Center.
Kissock, William Stanford 11 Jul 1874 - 12 Nov 1963 CCR 14 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of James Alexander & Martha Caroline (Black) Kissock; married Josephine
Watson 15 Mar 1888 - 22 Sep 1971]

William Stanford Kissock, 89 of Ozark, died at 6:45 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's
Hospital after a three-month illness. A native of Dent County, Mr. Kissock was a
merchant in Ozark for more than 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, of the
home; three sons, Pat, 615 South Grant, Springfield, Stanford, of Clinton, and Tolliver,
Cleveland, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Helen Wilson, Licking, and Mrs. Genella Sondhi,
Bombay, India; two sisters, Mrs. Martha Cook, Rialto, Calif., and Mrs. Armanda
Robinett, Anutt, Mo.; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. William T. White
and burial will be in Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield.
Kistler, Mildred (Shipman) 1906 - Jul 1970
Mrs. Mildred Kistler, 64, of 626 South Douglas, was dead on arrival at Cox
Medical Center at 8:30 a.m. Saturday after a long illness. She had moved to Springfield
from Neosho six years ago and was a member of High Street Baptist Church. Mrs.
Kistler is survived by her mother, Mrs. Daisy Shipman of the home. Services for Mrs.
Kistler will be at 3 p.m. Monday in Ayre Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Earl Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 24, 1970 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Kitchell, Conrad, Dr.
1 Sept 1927 - 29 Jul 2002
Dr. Conrad Kitchell, 74 of Sparta, died Monday, July 29, 2002 at his home. He
was born September 1, 1927 in Atlanta, IL to Earl and Lou Ella Kitchell. He served his
country during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He married Vivian May Puterbaugh
August 12, 1956 in Pekin, IL. Dr. Kitchell was a graduate of Texas Christian University
and Brite Divinity School. He received his doctoral degree from Phillips Theological
Seminary. He was minister for churches in Mercedes, TX, Pond Creek and Del City, OK,
and Springfield, Clever and Ozark, MO. He was serving as minister of Selmore Christian
Church in Ozark. He was an avid reader, organic gardener and bicyclist. He was a
devoted son, brother, husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include three children,
Kevin Lee Kitchell of the home, Eric Kitchell and wife Dawn, Washington, MO, and
Kathryn Mays and Mario Velez, Ozark; grandchildren, Bailey, Tate and Aubree Kitchell,
and Jessy Mays and Lance Lile; a sister, Madalynn McKague and husband Jack, Boise,
ID; sisters in-law and brothers-in-law, Lavonne and Don Meinen, Pekin, IL, and Joann
and Leslie “Bud” Puterbaugh, Roach, MO; nieces and nephews; and a multitude of
friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian on June 12, 2001; his parents; and
a brother, Richard Kitchell. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 3 in
Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Dennis Rutledge officiating. Burial will follow
in Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Selmore Christian Church, 519 Tatum Drive, Ozark, MO
65721. Springfield News-Leader, August 1, 2002.
Kitchell, Vivian May (Puterbaugh) 18 Sep 1926 - 12 Jun 2001 CCH-N 20 June 2001
Vivian May Kitchell, 74, Sparta, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. She was born Sept. 18,

1926, in Mackinaw, Ill., the daughter of Arthur and Letha (Gunion) Puterbaugh. On
August 12, 1956, she and Conrad Kitchell were married. Vivian Kitchell worked as an
insurance underwriter, was a homemaker and supported her husband in his Christian
ministry. She was a member of Selmore Christian Church. Vivian also was a member of
TOPS Club in Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Kathryn Ann
Puterbaugh. Survivors include: her husband, Dr. Conrad Kitchell; three children, Kevin
Lee Kitchell, of the home, Eric Kitchell and his wife Dawn, Washington, Mo., and Kathy
Mays, Ozark, and her fiance, Mario Velez; four grandchildren, Bailey, Tate and Aubree
Kitchell, and Jessy Mays; a sister, Lavonne Meinen and her husband Don, Pekin, Ill.; a
brother, Leslie "Bud" Puterbaugh and his wife Joanne, Roach, Mo.; a sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Madalynn and Jack McKague, Boise, Idaho; and nieces and nephews, as
well as great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, June 16, 2001,
in Selmore Christian Church with Rev. Dennis Rutledge officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Selmore Christian Church.
Klapp, Albert G. 8 Oct 1917 - 19 Jul 1999 CCH-N 28 Jul 1999
[Note: Son David & Winnie (Redmon) Klapp; married 3 Dec 1942 Marguerite J. Brown]
Graveside services with military honors for Albert G. Klapp, 81, of Aurora were
held July 23, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora under direction of
Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home. Mr. Klapp was born October 8, 1917 in Spokane,
Missouri. he was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired air force veteran of
World Ward II. he married Marguerite J. Brown Dec. 3, 1942 in Ozark, Missouri and she
survives. He passed away Monday, July 19, 1999 at 3:20 p.m. in the Missouri Veterans
Home following a lengthy illness. He is survived by one son and his wife: Albert Gary
and Cheri Klapp of Buffalo, Mo. one daughter and her husband: Janette Marlene and
Walter Jr. Hall of Galena, 3 brothers: Ned Klapp, A.K. "Gus" Klapp and Alfred Howard,
all of Springfield, Missouri, 5 grandchildren: Marla and Carla Cunningham, Walter Jr.
Hall, William Paul Hall and Tonya Klapp Jackson, 8 great-grandchildren: Justin and
Jerrid Cunningham, Sean and Bridget Cunningham, Colby, Maegan and Caleb Hall and
Kelsey Hall. Memorials are suggested to the Heart Fund.
Klapp, August Kern 21 Aug 1921 - 31 Oct 2005 SN-L 2 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of David & Winnie (Redmon) Klapp; married Pauline Murphy]
August Kern Klapp, 84, lifelong educator, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, October 31,
2005. He was born August 21, 1921, in Christian County, Missouri. A.K. (Gus) was a
graduate of Ozark High School, Southwest Missouri State College, University of
Missouri-Columbia and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He taught in
Kansas and various southwest Missouri schools, retiring from the Springfield Public
School System in 1983 after teaching 25 years at Hillcrest High School as English
Department Coordinator. Gus worked 28 summers as Historian at Wilson's Creek
National Battlefield. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Winnie
(Redmon) Klapp, three brothers and a sister. He is survived by his wife, Pauline; son,
Philip, his wife, Susie, and grandsons, Caleb and Nicholas of Jefferson City; and a host of
other relatives and friends. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 2, 2005, in Walnut
Lawn Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors will be 11 a.m. Thursday,

Nov. 3 in Hazelwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of
donor's choice. Friends may sign the guest book at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com
Klapp, Charles May 1887 -17 Mar 1965
CCR 25 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Calvin H. & E. Narcissus (Dean) Klapp]
Funeral services for Charles Klapp, 77, a former resident of Spokane who died
Wednesday in Edwardsville, Ill. were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy Williams of
Edwardsville, Ill. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Coffeyville, Kan.; and 10 grandchildren.
Klapp, Lily Myrtle (Klapp) Martin 5 Oct 1875 - 31 Jan 1952 CCR 7 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Calvin H. & Narcissa (Dean) Klapp, on 1900 census; Chaffin Funeral
Home records gives father as Calvin Hazelwood; tombstone spells name Lillie]
Mrs. Lily Myrtle Klapp was born October 5, 1875 at Highlandville, MO, and
passed away at her home in Ozark on January 31, 1952. She was united in marriage to
Charles Martin of La Crosse, WI, who preceded her in death in 1925. She was united
with the Highlandville Baptist church at an early age. Surviving are a son, Glen, of the
home; a brother, Charles Klapp of Buffalo, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church
with Rev. Reg Maples officiating. Interment was in the Highlandville Cemetery with the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark in charge of arrangements.
Klehm, Dorothy (Sanders) 1926 - July 2006 SN-L 13 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of John and Amy Sanders]
Mrs. Dorothy Sanders Klehm, 79, of Harrisburg, Ark., died Monday. Born in
Nixa, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Amy Sanders; four
brothers, Wayne, Horace, Cloves and Milford Sanders; two sisters, Rachel Osborne and
Gladys Mabe. She is survived by three sisters, Lois Black, Ruby Lovell and Lena
Keltner. Graveside services will be Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at Delaware Cemetery in
Nixa, Mo. Weston Funeral Service of Harrisburg, Ark., is in charge of services.
Kleigle, LaKada Pauline (Hayes) 13 Feb 1919 - 15 Aug 1993 OH 18 Aug 1993
LaKada Pauline Kleigle, 74, Nixa, died at 9:33 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, 1993 at
Cox Medical Center South Emergency Room, following an apparent heart attack. She
was born Feb. 13, 1919 in Phroso, Okla., the daughter of Murray W. Gaylord and Ida
Mae Hayes. She had been a resident of Nixa since 1982, formerly of El Reno, Okla. she
was a retired nurses aide and attended Christ’s Church Unity of Springfield. She was also
a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, ElReno, and was a very active member of
the Nixa Senior Citizen’s Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Matt
Kleigle; her parents; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include a son, Ernest Dwayne
Haworth, Calumet, Okla.; three daughters, Sally Vahle and husband, Jim, Nixa; Phyllis
Cecil and husband, Don, Canton, Texas, and Majorie Joy Mallory and husband, Tom,
Van Buren, Ark.; a sister, Addie Odell, California; 14 grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Nixa. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug 19, at the

Nixa Senior Center, 404 S. Main, with the Rev. Doug Bottorft officiating. Memorial
donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Klein, Edna M. (Givan) 3 May 1907 - 1 Dec 1962 CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hiram L. & Lena Newland (Vaughan) Givan
Funeral services for Mrs. Nicholas Klein, 55, a former resident of Ozark, will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Cecil Swinehart officiating. Burial will
be in Vaughan Cemetery. Mrs. Klein died Saturday at Los Angeles, Calif. where she
lived. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Survivors are her
husband, Nicholas; a son, Nichols, Jr., Los Angeles; two daughters, Dorine and Susan,
both of the state of California; four brothers, Hiram Givan, Ozark, Forrest and William,
both of Porterville, Calif. and Edwin, Garden Grove, Calif; six sisters, Mrs. Geneva
Jacobs and Mrs. Mary DuPree, both of Americus, Ga, Mrs. Beatrice Gearhart and Mrs.
Alice Kunc, both of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Ellen James, Burbank, Calif. and Mrs. Eleanor
Shaffer, Rededa, Calif; and seven grandchildren.
Klepper, Bela C.
8 Jul 1882 - 5 Jun 1967 CCR 8 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. Klepper; married Dora May Biers 8 Sep 1890 - 27 Oct 1989]
Bela C. Klepper, 84, of 909 Kimbrough, Springfield, a former funeral home and
furniture store owner and building contractor, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday in BurgeProtestant Hospital where he had been a patient for a day. Born on a farm in Greene
County near Rogersville, he had lived all his life in this area and had lived in Springfield
the past 21 years. Before moving to Springfield, he had resided in Ozark may years,
where he operated a funeral home and furniture business. Earlier, he had also operated a
funeral home in Rogersville. In recent years, before his retirement, Mr. Klepper was a
building contractor in the Springfield area. Surviving are his wife, Dora; two daughters,
Mrs. Ralph Sidebottom, Route 3, Springfield, and Mrs. Winifred Wayland, Forsyth; two
sons, Stanley, San Jose, Calif, and Forest, Kennewick, Wash.; a brother, Ebb.
Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Reuben Burks, Springfield, seven grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Klepper, Donald Gene 1930 - 4 Jan 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
Donald Gene Klepper, 39, of Springfield, co-owner of the Barclay-Love Oil Co.,
died at midnight Sunday in St. John’s Hospital. He had been ill 10 months, suffering from
a brain tumor. Mr. Klepper was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church west of
Rogersville and of Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 477 of Rogersville. He was a native of
Greene County. Survivors include his wife, June; one son, Tommy Klepper of the home;
his mother, Mrs. Virgie Klepper, Rogersville; two brothers, Leslie, Rogersville and
Claxton, Caruthers, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Arvetta Carlew and Mrs. Nadine Mooney,
both of Rogersville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Marsh Chapel at
Rogersville with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery
west of Rogersville, with Masonic services at the grave.
Klepper, Dora May (Biers) 8 Sep 1890 - 27 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Alice Rosella (Keith) Biers; married Bela Klepper 8
Jul 1882 - Jun 1967]

Dora May Klepper, 99, Springfield, died in the Americana-Fremont Health Center
at 5:50 p.m. Friday after a short illness. She was born to John Henry Biers and Alice
Rosella Keith in 1890 near Forsyth and was one of eight children. She moved with her
family to Texas in a covered wagon when she was about 4 years old. She remembered
how her brother, Ed, pulled 50-pound bags of cotton at age 5. When it was time to rest,
she ran to the shade tree where she opened her little quilt box and pieced quilts. She
pieced six quilts before she started school. This industrious nature stayed with her
throughout her life. After three or four years, the family moved back to Forsyth where her
grandparents lived. She lived most of her life in Taney, Christian and Greene counties.
Mrs. Klepper was a charter member of the Ozark Baptist Church where her husband,
Bela, led the singing a great deal of the time. The two were in the funeral home and
furniture business in Ozark for about 25 years. They were married in 1910 near Ozark
while Mr. Klepper was foreman on .the Capt. Taylor farm. In 1944, they moved to
Springfield, where he went into the contracting and building business, and Dora into the
upholstery business from their home. She was still upholstering chairs at age 90. She
remained strong, living alone, and in good health until she was hospitalized on Sept. 2
Mr. Klepper preceded her in death by 22 years. She is survived by two sons, William S.
Klepper, Springfield, and Forest Klepper, Spokane, Wash.; two daughters, Pauline
Sidebottom, Springfield, and Katheleen Dennis, Branson; two sisters, Bonnie Morgan,
Gunnison, Colo., and Addie Doneen, Wenatchee, Wash; seven grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were Tuesday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Memorials may be made to the First
Baptist Church of Ozark.
Klepper, Ebb 1892 - 17 Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Robert M. Klepper]
Ebb Klepper, 74, Rogersville, died at 8:55 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital after a short illness. He was an employee of the Greene County Road and
Bridge Department and a retired farmer. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Virgie; three sons, Leslie, Rogersville, Clayton,
Caruthers, Calif., Donald, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Arvetta Galloway,
Rogersville, Mrs. Nadine Mooney, Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Burks,
Springfield; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins, assisted by
Rev. Jim Melton, officiating. Burial was in the Smith Cemetery.
Klepper, Leslie R. 31 May 1913 - 14 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Ed & Bergie (Humble) Klepper; married 8 Apr 1933 Laura Martin]
Leslie R. Klepper, 75, of Rogersville, died Dec. 14 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Klepper were held Dec. 17 in
the Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Smith Cemetery. Mr. Klepper was born May 31, 1913 in Greene County to Ed and
Bergie Humble Klepper. He married Laura Martin April 8, 1933. A member of the
Harmony Baptist Church, Mr. Klepper was also a member and past master of the
Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 477 for more than 40 years, and was retired from Frisco

Railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a brother, Donnie; and by a sister,
Nadine Moonie. Surviving are his wife, Laura; two sons, Art and Les, both of
Rogersville; a daughter, Judy Atkinson, Rogersville; a brother, Clayton, Caruthers,
California; a sister, Arvetta Carlew, Rogersville; five grandchildren; two step grandchildren; a great-grandchild and a step great-grandchild.
Klepper, Stella Mae (Miller) 1883 - 25 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Mae Klepper, 85, Carterville, a former resident of
Rogersville, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harmony Baptist Church near Rogersville
with Gene Weece officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery under direction of Mason of
Joplin. Mrs. Klepper died Thursday evening in McCune-Brook Hospital in Carthage. She
was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, Survivors include a son, Ted, Carterville;
two brothers, Bill and Spencer Miller, both of Rogersville; six grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Klinger, Christian O. 10 Jan 1891 - 30 Dec 1976 OH 6 Jan 1977 p7
NIXA - Services for Christian O. Klinger, 85, Nixa, were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in
Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield. The Revs. George Smith and Jack Moore will
officiate and Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery there. Mr. Klinger, a former painter
and paper hanger in Springfield, died at 7:16 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, after a long illness.
Klobuchar, Curtis Gene "Curt" 6 Dec 1933 - 1 Oct 2005 SN-L 6 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Pete & Henrietta Klobuchar; married Gertrude Fayollat]
Curtis Gene "Curt" Klobuchar, age 71, of Nixa, entered into the arms of his Lord,
with his loving family surrounding him, on October 1, 2005. He was born December 6,
1933, in Belleville, Illinois, the son of Pete and Henrietta Klobuchar. During his high
school years, Curt distinguished himself as an outstanding athlete at Collinsville High
School in Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War. Curt
was a member of St. John's Chapel United Church of Christ in Springfield. He was a
longtime employee of Monsanto Company. During his retirement years, Curt enjoyed
many hobbies including woodworking, gardening, and fishing. He lived in Mountain
Home, Arkansas, for 11 years before moving to Nixa six years ago. Curt will be sadly
missed by his loving wife and children, and all those who knew and loved him for his
ever present willingness to lend a helpful hand to family, friends and neighbors in need.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude (Fayollat) Klobuchar; children, Kim Mooney and
husband, Mike, of Troy, Ill., Beth Oliver of Clayton, Mo., Kyle Converse and husband,
Mike, of Troy, Ill., and Scott Klobuchar and wife, Jackie, of Pocahontas, Ill.; stepchildren, Dr. Jeff Bergmann and wife, Meg, Columbia, Ill., and Tracy Everright, of
Collinsville, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and ten great- grandchildren. He was preceded in
death by a son, Curtis Klobuchar, Jr.; a sister, Kay Launhardt and his parents. A
memorial service will be at 11:30 a.m. on October 8, 2005, in St. John's Chapel, United
Church of Christ, 4344 S. Fremont, Springfield, Mo. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. John's Chapel U.C.C. or to the American Heart Association.
Kloefkorn, Donna Louise (Eden) 16 Aug 1937 - 1 Nov 2004

SN-L 4 Nov 2004

Donna Louise Kloefkorn, age 67, Ozark, passed away Monday. Funeral services
are at 10 a.m. Saturday in James River Assembly, Clark Chapel. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
AND
Kloefkorn, Donna Louise (Eden) 16 Aug 1937 - 1 Nov 2004 CCH-N 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Dale & Leota (Wagner) Eden; married 1957 Ivan T. Kloefkorn]
Donna Louise Kloefkorn, 67, Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 1, 2004. She was born
Aug. 16, 1937, the daughter of Dale and Leota (Wagner) Eden. Her father preceded her
in death. In 1957 she and Ivan T. Kloefkorn were united in marriage. Mrs. Kloefkorn and
her husband were active in the Assembly of God ministries. She was president of
Stonecroft Ministries in Salt Lake City. She served as pianist and vocalist at James River
Assembly and also taught Sunday School. Survivors include: Her husband, Ivan; three
sons, Dale Alan Kloefkorn, Rock Springs, Wyo., Roger Dean Kloefkorn and his wife,
Tammy, Rock Springs, Wyo., and David Glen Kloefkorn and his wife, Dana, Medford,
Ore.; seven grandchildren, Tracy, Rachel, Sarah, Amanda, Hannah, Luke and Holly; her
mother, Leota Eden Cornwell, presently residing in Maranatha Village, Springfield; and a
brother Wayne, Eden, N.D. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in James
River Assembly of God Church, Clark Chapel. Burial followed in Hopedale Cemetery
Ozark.
Kloppenberg, Flora Amelia (Amsler) 2 May 1878 - 23 Mar 1961 CR 30 Mar 1961 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah A. (Alt) Amsler; married Charles Kloppenberg spelling from tombstone]
Services for Mrs. Flora Amelia Kloppenburg, 82, longtime resident of Billings
who died at Ruffin Rest Home at 11 a.m. Thursday, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the
Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. David Dillon officiating. Burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Mrs. Kloppenburg was a member of
the Billings Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, John, of Dolton, Ill; one sister,
Miss Laura Amsler of the home; one brother, Frank B. Amsler of Kansas City, and two
grandchildren.
Kloppenburg, Harry Lee 10 Jun 1918 - 18 Oct 2001
Harry Lee Kloppenburg, 83, a life time resident of Billings, Mo., passed away at
home on Thursday, October 18, 2001. He was born on June 10, 1918 to Herman John and
Mary Ellen (Schmill) Kloppenburg. He was united in marriage with Mildred Elizabeth
Metzelthin on November 15, 1940. Harry was a well known craftsman involved in the
Silver Dollar City National Crafts Festival for 36 years and was an active member for
many years of the Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Association Inc. He was a featured
craftsman at the Smithsonian Institution’s “A Man & His World” Exhibition held in
Montreal, Canada in 1970. Harry was a member of the Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379
and Galena Chapter Eastern Star, and was named Mason of the Year in 2000. He was
active in the farming community of Billings and owns a Century Farm north of Billings.
On the farm, one of his favorite hobbies was “toying” around with his antique tractors,
farm implements, and automobiles. He was an active member in the Billings United

Methodist Church. Harry was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Jerry Herman.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred; son, C. Wayne Kloppenburg of Beverly, Mass.; a
daughter and son-in-law, Mary Elizabeth and Richie Brown of Billings, Mo.; a sister,
Eunice Wise of Webb City; a brother, Roy Kloppenburg of Springfield; and three
grandchildren, Mark Edward Kloppoenburg of Florida, Ellen Kay Brown of Houston,
Mo. and Joshua Spain Brown of Billings, Mo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October
21, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Masonic Rites performed, with burial
in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. The chapel will be open at noon, with visitation from 6
to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s
Miracle Network or Billings United Methodist Church.
Kloppenberg, Jerry Herman 9 Oct 1941 - 5 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Son of Harry Lee & Mildred E. (Metzelthin)
Kloppenberg]
Funeral services for Jerry Herman Kloppenburg, 25, Route 2, Billings, were at
2:30 p.m. Sunday in Billings High School. The Rev. Tommy Daniel officiated, and burial
was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings, Mr. Kloppenburg died
about 1 a.m. Friday when his car left a Mo. 174 curve, struck a culvert and overturned
several times seven miles east of Mt. Vernon.
Kloppenburg, Joan Elizabeth (Tuhey) 30 Jun 1926 - 7 Apr 2006 SN-L 9 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Matilda (Casperson) Tuhey; married 11 Nov 1946 Roy J.
Kloppenburg 3 Oct 1926 - 21 Jan 2002]
Joan Elizabeth Kloppenburg, 79, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on April 7,
2006, at Christian Healthcare West, after a long illness. She was born on June 30, 1926,
in Grand Island, Nebraska, to John and Matilda (Casperson) Tuhey. Joan graduated from
Central High School in Springfield, Missouri, as well as Burge School of Nursing. She
was united in marriage to Roy J. Kloppenburg on November 11, 1946, in Springfield,
Mo. Into this union two children were born. Joan was a longtime member of Wesley
United Methodist Church for over 43 years. She was active in many aspects of the church
including being the church secretary for a short time and communion steward and
member of the ladies' Ruth Circle. She was a member of the Dogwood Sunday School
Class. She formed many friendships and shared great memories with other church
members. Joan worked many jobs while living in Springfield. She worked as a registered
nurse for the Greene County Health Department in cooperation with Springfield Public
Schools with students quarantined at home. She also worked as a pediatric nurse in Dr.
Clayton's office for many years. She and her husband then started their own business,
Queen Size Shoe Stores in Springfield and Joplin. Joan was one of two founding
members of the Ozarks Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Springfield, over 25 years ago. Many
friends crossed her path as she made these changes in life. Preceding her in death, in
addition to her parents; were one brother, Donald Tuhey; and her husband of half a
century, Roy J. Kloppenburg. She is survived by two sons; Kevin Kloppenburg of
Springfield, as well as Ray Kloppenburg and his wife, Ann, of St. Louis, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew and Hannah Kloppenburg, all of St. Louis, Missouri. Also
surviving are her two brothers, Jerry Tuhey of Ozark, Missouri, and Edward Tuhey of
Nixa, Missouri, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,

April 12, 2006, in Wesley United Methodist Church with the Reverend William Moore
officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens under the care of
Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home 500 E. Walnut St. Visitation will be from 5 to 7
p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made
to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65807, in
memory of Joan Kloppenburg. Online condolences can be made at
www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Kloppenburg, Mary Ellen (Schmill) 18 Dec 1894 - 20 Jun 1957 CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Kloppenburg, 62, who died Thursday, June
20, at St. Johns hospital, Springfield, were held Sunday, June 23, at 2:30 p.m. in the
Billings Methodist church, with Rev, Harold Bassett and Rev. S. D. Frazier officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Widow of the late Herman John Kloppenburg who died in 1941, she was a longtime and
active member of the Billings M. E. Church. Survivors include two sons, Harry of
Billings and Roy of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Eunice Wise of Springfield, five
grandchildren, eight brothers and two sisters.
Knabb, Ima Daisy (Haworth) 1905 - 13 Dec 1966 CCR 15 Dec 1966 p1
Mrs. Ima Daisy Knabb, 61, of Springfield, died at 11:30 p. m. Tuesday in Burge
Protestant Hospital after a lingering illness. She was the widow of Dr. Henry Knabb, Sr.
Mrs. Knabb had lived in Springfield for 40 years and was a school teacher who taught at
Oak Grove School for 35 years and at Bell, Victory and Glidewell Schools. She was a
member of First Baptist Church and University Women’s Club. Mrs. Knabb was also a
member of Beta Sigma Phi, the National Education Association, The Missouri State
Teacher’s Association, and the Friendship Club. She is survived by two stepsons, Dr.
Harris E. Knabb and Dr. Henry F. Knabb, Jr., Springfield; one brothers, Charles J.
Haworth, Hartville; three sisters, Mrs. William Nickel, Mt. Grove, Mrs. Roy Smalley, Sr.,
Linwood, Calif and Mrs. H. O. Wolfe, Ozark; and three grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Thieme Chapel in Springfield, with the Rev. Thomas S.
Fields, assisted by the Rev. Allen Harrison, officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery.
Knapp, Joan (Durham) 25 Sep 1936 - 2 Dec 2004 SN-L 5 Dec 2004
Joan Knapp, 68, Nixa, Mo., died at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at the
family home in Christian County. Mrs. Knapp was born Sept. 25, 1936, the daughter of
Louis S. and Pearl A. Durham in Greensburg, Kan. She moved to Christian County, Mo.,
in January 2002 after living 37 years in the Kansas City area. Joan retired after 20 years
of service from the Federal Housing Administration in 1996 as the Director of
Multifamily Housing for the State of Kansas and half of the State of Missouri. Survivors
include her husband, Max J. Knapp, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kurt
and Tracy Knapp of Nixa, and Dale and Janet Knapp of Kansas City, one daughter and
son-in-law, Kim and Greg Biery of Clyde, Kan.; two brothers and three sisters-in-law,
Chris and Frances Durham of McAllen, Texas, Lee and Annette Durham of Sacramento,
Calif., and Wilma Durham of Wichita, Kan.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law,
Shirley and Joe Wood of Aurora, Ella and Bill Lohnes of Sequim, Wash., Billie and

Larry Kozdury of Apache Junction, Ariz., and Anna Marie Brooks of Wichita, Kan.; and
nine cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Josh Knapp, Megan, Amy, Hannah and Joseph
Knapp, and Brett, Michael, and Tammy Jo Biery. Funeral services will be held on
Monday, Dec. 6, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte Chapel. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. There will be
no formal visitation. For those desiring, memorial contributions can be made in Joan's
name to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO
65807, with envelopes provided at the funeral home.
Knell, Wendell Dwayne 23 Mar 1962 – 18 Dec 1995 CCH-N 27 Dec 1995
Wendell "Dwayne" Knell, 33, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, Dec. 18,
1995, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Dwayne was the son of Wendell H. and
Edda Wescott. Knell was born March 23, 1962 in British Columbia, Canada. He was
united in marriage to Mary Beth Glidewell, Aug. 12, 1989, at Selmore Christian Church
with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. To this union was born one daughter, Elizabeth
Jeanette, 4, and one son, Ian Wendell, 2. Dwayne obtained a B.S in Physics and
Electronics from SMSU in 1989, and was pursuing a MBA at the University of Phoenix
online. He was employed at United Parcel Services in Springfield as a manager.
Survivors include: wife, Mary Beth, daughter, Elizabeth, and son, Ian, of the home;
parents, Wendell H. and Edda Knell; and grandmother, Opal Knell, all of Carthage.
Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 21, in Selmore Christian Church with
the Reverends Faust Matthews and Elton White officiating. Burial following in the
Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Kniffin, Lohren Victor “Vic” 20 Jan 1928 - 26 Jan 2006 SN-L 29 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Joseph Fred & Della Marie (Burgess) Kniffin; married 19 Oct 1948 Naomi
Kathleen Harrison]
Lohren Victor "Vic" Kniffin, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, January
26, 2006. He was born January 30, 1928, in Sutherland, Nebraska, the son of Joseph Fred
and Della Marie (Burgess) Kniffin. He grew up in Lebanon and Mt. Vernon, Missouri,
before the family moved to the Kansas City area. He served his country in the U.S. Army
Air Corp during World War II as a Radar Technician and instructor. On October 19,
1948, he and Naomi Kathleen Harrison were united in marriage. Mr. Kniffin was a
lithographer who always maintained a strong work ethic and took pride in everything he
accomplished. He was a member of Communication Workers of America Union. He
retired in 1992. He put his family above all and was a wonderful and unselfish father. He
taught his family that their reputation and ethics were important to maintain. Mr. Kniffin
enjoyed fishing and took great pride in having a beautiful green yard that neighbors could
also enjoy. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Naomi; three sons and their wives,
Gordon and Rosemary Kniffin, New Braunfels, Texas, and their daughter, Mary Kathleen
Kniffin; Bruce and Sherry Kniffin, Las Vegas, Nevada, and their children, Ashley
Kniffin, Denver, Colorado, and Blake Kniffin, Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and Fred and
Pam Kniffin, San Antonio, Texas, and their children, Tracey Kniffin, College Station,
Texas, and Andrew Kniffin; a daughter, Barbara Kniffin, Denver, Colorado; a brother,
Joe Kniffin and wife, Doris, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews. He

was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Kniffin and George Kniffin, and his parents.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield, with military honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, in the
funeral home.
Knight, Debra Ann (Powell) 2 Jan 1955 - 16 Sep 1993 OH 22 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Kenny & Sharon Powell; married Jerry Knight]
Debra Ann Powell Knight, 38, Ozark, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1993 in her home.
She was born 2 Jan. 1955, in Peoria, Ill. She had been an active member of the American
Legion Auxiliary in Bartonville, Ill. Ten years ago, she and her family came to live in this
area. Survivors include her husband, Jerry Knight; three daughters, Kimberly Ann Sutton
and Kari Ann and Kasey Ann Knight, all of Ozark; her mother and stepfather, Sharon and
Norman Bauer, Peoria, Ill.; her father, Kenny Powell, Bartonville, Ill.; grandmother,
Margaret Bryan, Peoria, Ill.; and sister, Pam Schaefer, Bartonville, Ill. Services were held
Saturday, Sept 18, in McCoy Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to a trust fund in her daughters’ names c/o Southside Bank,
2119 S.W. Adams St., Peoria, Ill. or to the American Cancer Society.
Knisell, Patrick Neal, Jr. 8 Apr 1976 - 8 Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: Son of Patrick Neal & ? (Jarvis) Knisell]
OZARK - Graveside services for Patrick Neal Knisell, Jr. infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Patrick Knisell, Sr., Route 2, Ozark, were held at 3 p.m. in the Ava Cemetery, with
the Rev. Billy Cole officiating. Burial will be under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
The infant died shortly after birth Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Besides
the parents, survivors include a sister Shelly of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Bill Jarvis of the state of California; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Argie
Johnson; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Knisell, Ava; paternal great
grandparents, Mrs. Opal Williams of Jennings and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Knisell of St. John’s
Mo. and paternal great great grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Fowler, St. Louis.
Knoblock, Leo Edward 9 Feb 1910 - 18 Mar 1998 CCH-N 1 Apr 1998
[Note: married 1934 Wilma Lee Traylor 1 Mar 1912 - 15 Jan 1994]
Leo Edward Knoblock was born Feb. 9, 1910 at Coffee County, Kan. to Ed and
Maude Williamson Knoblock. Leo died on Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at St. John's
Regional Health Center in Springfield. Leo was 88 years, one month and 9 days of age.
Leo was a former Nixa resident but recently made his home with his daughter Patricia of
Sparta. Leo was united in marriage to Wilma Lee Traylor on April 2, 1934 at Neosho
Rapids, Kan. Leo was a retired inspector with the Coleman Company of Wichita. Leo
was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma on Jan. 15, 1994, his parents, three sisters and
one brother. Leo is survived by his daughter Patricia and her husband Constantin
Urgureanu; a son Bobby of Duluth Minn., three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren . Funeral services were held at 10 am Saturday March 21 at Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home in Nixa. Rev. Terry Kindrick officiated. Burial followed in the

McConnell Cemetery at Nixa. Memorial contributions can be made in Mr. Knoblock's
memory to American Health Care.
Knoblock, Wilma Lee (Traylor) 1 Mar 1912 - 15 Jan 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Lee & Sarah (McGuire) Traylor; married 1934 Leo Edward
Knoblock 9 Feb 1910 - 18 Mar 1998]
Wilma Lee Knoblock, 81, Nixa, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at 9:37 a.m. in Nixa
Park Care Center following a long illness. Wilma Traylor was born March 1, 1912 in
Coffey County, Kansas, daughter of Lee Traylor and Sarah McGuire. In 1934, she was
united in marriage to Leo Knoblock. For 30 years, she was the cafeteria manager for the
school district in Wichita. She also enjoyed cooking and caring for her home and family.
Mrs. Knoblock was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Survivors include
her husband, Leo Knoblock; a daughter, Patricia Ungureanu, and her husband,
Constantin, Nixa; two grandchildren, Tammy Kocher, Ozark, and Kim Goza and her
husband Sam, Dallas, Texas, and one great-grandchild, Thomas Elston, Nixa. Funeral
services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Knott, Myrtle D. (Browning) 20 Jul 1890 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
Aurora - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle D. Knott, 82, of Aurora, were held at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Peterson Chapel in Aurora with the Revs. Paul Colthrap and Peter
Whittier officiating, Burial was in Spring River Cemetery in Verona. Survivors include
two sons, Robert of Monett and Kenneth of Vista, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Esther
Salchow of Billings, Mrs. Mabel Light of Aurora, Mrs. Roberta Pendleton of Verona,
Mrs. Lenna Pool of Texarkana, Tex., Mrs. Grace Gardner of Placentia, Calif; one brother,
Jay Browning of Verona; three sisters, Mrs.. Maude Shue of Verona, Mrs. Callie Moore
of Bakersfield, Calif, and Mrs. Lora Beehler of Denver, Colo.; 18 grandchildren and 15
great grandchildren.
Knox, Fred 11 Oct 1917 - 16 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Turner & Media Frances (Rogers) Knox; married Daisy]
Fred Knox, 76, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1994 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Oct. 11, 1917 in Bradyville, Tenn., and was the
son of Turner Knox and Media Frances Rogers Knox. He was a resident of Ozark since
1986. Before retirement, Mr. Knox was employed by Wayne County Hospital, Eloise,
Mich., as a licensed psychiatric attendant. He was a life member of the Council Chapter
Consistory, Masonic Lodge, Detroit, Mich. Survivors include his wife, Daisy; two
brothers, James Knox, Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Robert Knox, Tenn.; nieces and
nephews. Graveside services were Saturday in Riverside Gardens Cemetery, Woodbury,
Tenn., under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Masonic services were
provided by Cannon Masonic Lodge.
Knox, Willard C. 18 Oct 1927 - 23 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of J. Willard and Ruth Knox; married Vernadene]

Willard C. Knox, 61, of Nixa, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield after a long illness. Services for Mr. Knox are scheduled for 2
p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 26) at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Leonard Knox officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Knox was born Oct.
18, 1927 in Lewis, Kansas to J. Willard and Ruth Knox. He was a member of the Church
of Christ. He was a life member of the Independent Telephone Pioneers Association. He
was a field engineer for R.E.A. Surviving are his wife, Vernadene, of Nixa; four sons,
,
John Knox, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bob Knox, of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Scott Knox, of
Springfield, and Chris Knox, of Nixa; and nine grandchildren.
Knutson, Youel A. 20 May 1907 - 12 Mar 2003
Youel A. Knutson, 95, Springfield, died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2003
in his home. The son of Alonzo and Iona Knutson, he was born May 20, 1907 in Indian
Territory, Okla. Mr. Knutson was a retired operating engineer with Skelly Oil Co. in
Texas. He was a longtime pastor of the Community of Christ Church in Borger, Tex- as
for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Margaret J. Knutson, to whom he had been
married 75 years; three daughters, Mary Campbell of Springfield, Velma J. and her
husband, Paul Bondurant, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Betty J. and her husband,
Prentiss (Pat) Thames, Nixa, Mo.; two sons and their wives, Gerald L. and Audette
Knutson, and Tom R. and Suzan Knutson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and
several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2003 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Evangelist Gerald L.
Knutson officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to
7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Community Church of
Christ Building Fund or Outreach International. Youel was a loving husband, father and
grandfather, and a friend to many. He will be sadly missed. Springfield News-Leader,
March 13 2003.
Koblick, Marian S. (Maples) 15 Apr 1934 - 27 April 2004 CCN-L 3 May 2004 &
SN-L 29 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Halleck R. & Marian B. (Davey) Maples]
Marian S. Koblick, resident of Highlandville, died Tuesday, April 27 in St.
Charles, Mo. Marian lived most of her life in the St. Louis area and moved to
Highlandville in the early 90s to care for her parents, Halleck R. and Marian B. Maples,
during their final years. She was a friend of Bill W., raised three children and was a
counselor and mentor to many people. She is survived by her loving children, Carl
Koblick of St. Charles and Melinda Lackey and husband Herndon of Forest Hills, New
York, and Kelly Koblick and his wife Sherri of St. Louis; seven grandchildren and one
great-grandchild; her sister, Nan Renaud of Little Rock, Ark.,; and her brother, Hat
Maples of St. Charles; as well as many dear friends. Donations in lieu of flowers may be
sent to: Solutinos for Economic Empowerment and Dignity (SEED, 6836 108th St. New
York, N.Y. 11375. Make checks payable to "Funds for the City of New York for SEED"
A visitation was held at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa on Friday, April 30 from 6-8 p.m.
Funeral services were May 1 at 10:00 am. at Riverdale Baptist Church. From Nixa, take
160 South, 4 miles, and just before Finley River Bridge, make a right on Riverdale Road.
Church is on right in 100 yards.

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Koch, Homer Franklin Sep 1897 - 22 Jun 1956 CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
Funeral services for Homer Franklin Koch, 59, a native of Christian County, who
died Friday, June 22 in a Springfield hospital, were held June 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. J. Edward Daugherty officiating. Burial was in
Jones Cemetery south of Nixa, under direction of Harris. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Drucilla Williams of Independence, Mo. and Mrs. Imogene Whitehead of
Springfield; five grandchildren; the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Koch of near Nixa; two
brothers, Bill Koch and Neal Koch, both of Nixa.
Koch, James Albert 1876 - 10 Dec 1958 CCR 18 Dec 1958 p3
[Note: married Lola Myrtle Melton 15 Sep 1880 - 15 Apr 1968 ]
Funeral services for James Albert Koch 82, who died Wednesday, Dec. 10 at his
home southwest of Nixa, were held Friday, Dec. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery
under direction of Harris. Mr. Koch was a farmer and resided most his life in the Nixa
community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Koch of the home, two sons, Bill
Koch of Nixa and Neal Koch of the home, three grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Koch, Lola Myrtle (Melton) 15 Sep 1880 - 15 Apr 1968 CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
[Note: Daughter of Ansel Marion & Abigail (Landers) Melton; married 20 Dec 1896
James Albert Koch 1876 - 10 Dec 1958; no legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle L. Koch, 89, of Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating, Burial was in JonesChastain Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Koch died at 7 p.m.
Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of the
Christian Church. Surviving are her son Neal of the home; a half-sister, Mrs. Anna
Kissee, Ozark; three grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and two great, great
grandchildren.
Koch, Neal Francis 13 Feb 1915 - 8 Apr 1970
CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of James Albert & Lola Myrtle (Melton) Koch]
Funeral services for Neal Koch, 55, Nixa, who died Wednesday were held at 2
p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Donald Mabe officiated, and burial was in
Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa. Mr. Koch, found dead in a panel truck about
7:15 p.m. Wednesday, had been under a doctor’s care for a heart condition, He had
apparently suffered a heart attack. A life-long resident of Nixa and a veteran of World
War II, he is survived by one nephew and two nieces.
Koch, William E. “Bill” 1904 - 13 Apr 1963
CCR 18 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of James Albert & Lola Myrtle (Melton) Koch; married Daisy Smith 15 Nov
1909 - 9 Jun 2001]
W. E. “Bill” Koch, 59, of 2107 North Main, was dead on arrival at St. John's
Hospital Saturday afternoon following a heart attack.. Formerly of Nixa, he had been an

employee of a lumber yard there and a school bus driver before moving to Springfield
about 18 months ago. He was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. Surviving are
his wife, Daisy, a son, James, 2001 North Main; a brother, Neal, Route 1, Nixa; his
mother, Mrs. Myrtle Koch, Route 1, Nixa; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Donald
Mabe and the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Kock, Daisy Elizabeth (Smith) 15 Nov 1909 - 9 Jun 2001 CCH-N 20 June 2001
Daisy Elizabeth Kock, 91, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2001, in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born Nov. 15, 1909, in Ozark, the daughter of
William E. and Rose Elizabeth (Sallee) Smith. She was married to William E. Koch On
July 3, 1926. Daisy retired as a dietician for St. Joint's Regional Health Center. Preceding
her in death were: her husband. Bill; three children, Fern Elizabeth Hedgpeth, James
William Koch and Raymond Koch; and four brothers, Guy, John, Willard and Glenn
Smith. Survivors include: two grandsons, Joe David Hedgpeth and Ronald Gene
Hedgpeth and his wife, Norma Jean, all of Nixa; five great-grandchildren: two greatgreat-grandchildren: two sisters-in-law, Lucy Smith, Ozark, and Mildred Smith.
Springfield; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Ted Smith officiating. Burial followed in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was Monday in the Funeral Home.
Koeneman, Edna (Fly) Perkins 9 Apr 1908 - 18 Nov 2005 SN-L 21 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Horace Webster & Ida May (McNeely) Fly; married Edward Perkins;
married second George Koeneman]
Edna Koeneman, 97, Springfield, passed away Friday, November 18, 2005, in her
home. She was born April 9, 1908, in Cape Fair, Mo., to Horace Webster and Ida May
(McNeely) Fly. Mrs. Koeneman was a member of the Nixa General Baptist Church. She
enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, cooking, and sewing and had
completed more than 100 afghans. Two husbands preceded her in death, Edward Perkins,
the father of her children, and George Koeneman. A daughter, Lea Ellen Williams,
passed away November 21, 2004. She is survived by three daughters, Lillian Elkins,
Kalamazoo, Mo., Bonnie MacDonnold, Republic, and Betty White, Billings; 12
grandchildren; many great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2005, at the Nixa
General Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Comer and Pastor Sid Nutt officiating, under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Hazelwood
Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. The
family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the American Heart
Association.
Koenig, Ashley I. 20 Apr 1911 - 4 Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Henry Carl & Alma Darcus Koenig]
OZARK - Services for a former Chadwick resident, Ashley I. Koenig, 66, Dallas,
Tex. were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Tom Smith
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Koenig died at 4 a.m.
Sunday of an apparent heart attack in his Dallas home. He had lived in Dallas 30 years.

He was a native of Bourbon who moved to Chadwick in 1935. He resided there until
going to Washington as an architect in World War II. He also worked as an architect on a
federal project at Oak Ridge, Tenn. Mr. Koenig had lived in Dallas the past 30 years. He
was a member of the Baptist Church.
Koenig, Elizabeth (Rauch) 13 Aug 1870 - 14 Jun 1952 CCR 19 Jun 1952
[Note: Daughter of Nicholas & Agnes M. (Fleischman) Rauch; married 30 Dec 1890
Charles Koenig 13 May 1870 - 20 Oct 1941]
Elizabeth Rauch Koenig was born on August 13, 1870 in Mitterhausen Hessen,
Hessen, Darmstadt, Germany, the daughter of Nicholas and Agnes Rauch and departed
this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. H. Yoachum at Billings, on June 14, 1952.
At the age of 10 years she came with her parents to America and settled on a farm near
Billings. At the age of 14 years, she was confirmed into St. Peter’s Evangelical church at
Billings, having as her confirmation verse I Timothy IV: 8 (For bodily exercise profiteth
little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is,
and of that which is to come). On December 30, 1890 she was united in marriage to
Charles Koenig and to this union one daughter and four sons were born. Mr. Koenig
passed away in 1941. Mrs. Koenig’s Confirmation, wedding, and Golden Wedding
anniversary were held in the original St. Peter’s Evangelical church which is now the
church hall, having the same witnesses at their Golden Wedding anniversary that
witnessed their marriage in 1890. Most of Mrs. Koenig’s life was spent in the Billings
community with the exception of the first 10 years in Germany and a period from 19131924 at Dickens, MO, at which place she was active in Sunday School work helping to
organize the Sunday school and for many years taught Sunday school in Billings, was a
choir member, and a member of the Guild. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. C. H.
Yoachum of Billings; four sons, Rev. William F. Koenig of Essimore, CA., Henry
Koenig of Denver, CO., Paul Keonig of Dickens, MO., and Edward Koenig of Billings;
12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Rauch, of Billings and two
sisters Mrs. Gus Kreuger and Mrs. Henry Engleking, both of Springfield, other relatives
and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in the
Christian church conducted by Rev. Karl Baur of Kansas City, MO, with Rev. William
Koenig making a few appropriate remarks. Burial was made in St. Peter’s Evangelical
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Koenig, Joseph 10 May 1861 - 17 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: married Amelia 1 Oct 1858 - 9 Oct 1932; married Sarah J. (Land) Payton 1 Apr
1869 - 16 Sep 1949]
Joseph Koenig was born May 10, 1861, in Australia, and died August 17, 1948, at
his home near Christian Center where he had been a resident since 1886. After the death
of his first wife, he was married to Sarah J. Payton, who survives, along with one nephew
and one niece. Funeral services were held August 20, at Chaffin Funeral Chapel,
conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery near Ozark.
Koenig, Leslie Eugene “Gene” 16 Oct 1922 - 17 Jan 2003
Leslie Eugene “Gene” Koenig, 80, Billings, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Friday,
January 17, 2003 in Cox South hospital, Springfield. He was born October 16, 1922 in

Springtown, Ark. The son of Adolph and Ethyl (Benson) Koenig. Mr. Koenig was a
WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, as a navigator, and later, as a
navigation instructor. He also had the opportunity to participate in one of his favorite
pastimes, as a player with the U.S. Marine Corps baseball team. He was united in
marriage to Florence Schatz on June 1, 1952. They lived away from Billings for several
years and he retired as an accountant from Grocers Supply in Houston, Texas. They
moved back to Billings where he could enjoy another pastime of fishing. Mr. Koenig was
preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Cliff. He is survived by his wife of over
50 years, Florence, Billings; a sister, Irene Rimmer, Anaheim, Calif.; a nephew, Leon
Koenig and wife Gale; two nieces and their husbands, Vivian and Loren Johnson and
Linda and Gary Kinkade; four great-nephews and three great-nieces. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2003 in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with
Father Patrick Teter officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may
call after noon today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, January 20, 2003.
Koenig, Sarah J. (Land) Payton 1 Apr 1869 - 16 Sep 1949 CCR 22 Sep 1949
[Note: Daughter of John & ? (?) Land; married ? Payton; married 15 Jun 1933 Joseph
Koenig 10 May 1861 - 18 Aug 1948]
Mrs. Sarah J. Koenig, 80, died Friday morning at her home in Sparta. She had
been in ill health several months. Survivors include a son, Thomas L. Payton of Ozark, a
daughter, Mrs. Frances R. Reeding of Sparta; a stepson, Harley Payton of Riverside, Cal.;
a stepdaughter, Mrs. Bella Morgan of Sacramento, Cal.; a sister, Mrs. Anna Boyd of
Republic, and a brother, Jess Land, of Republic. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Chaffin chapel at Ozark. Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery.
Koenig, Velma Geneva (Gold) 12 Sep 1906 - 17 Dec 1991 NN-E 26 Dec 1991
Velmia G. Koenig, 85, Springfield, formerly of Billings, died at 2:45 a.m.,
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1991 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She had been
involved in many local community activities including the Southern Baptist Convention.
She was involved in starting the first YWA unit in Billings, was a member of Brookline
Baptist Church and had been active in missionary work for many years. She is survived
by a son, Harold Wayne Koenig, Springfield; two daughters, Doris Jeanne Roy,
Springfield, and Dixie Smith, Tempe, Ariz.; a sister, Kathleen Gray, Corpus Christi,
Texas; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Services
were held Saturday in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. John Holmes
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery, near Clever.
Koestner, Nickolas J. 23 Oct 1913 - 19 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: married Violet]
Nickolas J. Koestner, 75, of Ozark, died at 9:05 p.m. June 19 in his home
following a long illness. Services for Mr. Koestner were held June 22 at the Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Mike Walters officiating. Graveside services were
conducted June 23 at Marissa Cemetery, Marissa, Illinois. Mr. Koestner was a man who
constantly worked to help others. His service work through AA included the Fordland
Honor Camp, Halfway House of Springfield, and other projects throughout the suite. He
was a retired insurance salesman with the American National Life and Accident

Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Violet, in 1978. Mr. Koestner is
survived by a host of friends.
Koller, Constantine 1858 - 20 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
Funeral services for Constantine Koller, 95, a native of Hungary, who died
March 20 at St. Louis. were held Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church at Billings with Father Thomas A. Doyle officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a former resident
of Springfield, Sparta and Billings, and moved to St. Louis in 1925, where he was a
member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, William and Frank
of St. Louis and Enoch of Marionville; one daughter, Mrs. Katherine Demanche of St.
Louis; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; other relatives and friends,
Koonce, Joann Elizabeth (Mabe) 20 Jun 1936 - 28 Oct 2000 CCH-N 1 Nov 2000
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Josephine (Dingeldein) Mabe; married 12 Aug 1969
Donnie Koonce]
Joann Elizabeth Koonce, age 64, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, October
28, 2000, after a 16 year battle with cancer. She was born June 20, 1936 in Springfield,
the daughter of Charles and Josephine Dingeldein Mabe. She was united in marriage to
Donnie Koonce on August 12, 1969. Joann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a
friend to many. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Tory),
Highlandville. She had worked at Dayco and Pershing Junior High School in Springfield
and was a member of Dayco Retiree. Survivors include: her loving husband of 31 years,
Donnie Koonce, Highlandville; three children, Debbie Peters, CO; Terri Howell, TX, and
Vicki Maples and her husband Brian, Highlandville; four stepchildren, Marilynn Graham
and her husband Dennis; OR, Ray Koonce and his wife Darla, IL, Roy Koonce and his
wife Colleen, OR, and Jeff Koonce, WA; fifteen grandchildren, Morgan, Bradley, Weigh,
Toni. Staci. Ricki. Brandy, Tammy, Marla, Brittany, Brena, Bradley, Ivy, Jake and
Cassie: three great grandchildren; her stepmother, Gladys Mabe, Branson; a sister,
Beverly Owen and her husband Terry, Springfield; and a stepbrother, Larry Lewis and
his wife Terry, Branson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepbrother, Jimmie
Lewis; and a stepdaughter, Ruth Ann Koonce. Funeral services were held on Monday,
October 30, 2000 in Pleasant Baptist Church, Highlandville, under the direction of
Adam's Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Rick Washam and Pastor Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Korte, Ida Mae (DeRossett) 11 Jun 1932 - 6 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of John and Viola (Davenport) DeRossett; married 4 Oct 1951 Julius
June Korte]
Ida Mae Korte, age 66, of Ozark, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born June 11, 1932 in Cole Camp, Missouri, and was the daughter
of John and Viola (Davenport) DeRossett. On October 4, 1951 she and Julius June Korte
were married. Mrs. Korte was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Survivors
include: her husband, June; three children, Tom Korte and his fiancee, Kathy Carter,
Marshfield, Dan Korte and his wife, Karen. Huntsville, Arkansas, and Cindy Hancock
and her husband, David, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Erica Korte,

Grant Korte, Joseph Korte and his wife, Ginger, Nicholas Korte, and Doug Hancock; four
great-grandchildren, Chris, Ben, John and Zeck; and a sister, Betty Martin, Brookline.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother John, and two sisters Judy and
Martha. A funeral service was 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Fred Lawley officiating. Visitation preceded the funeral. A graveside funeral
was at 1 p.m. Friday in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Boonville, Missouri.
Koutakos, Phyllis K. (Moore) Hardwick 13 Jan 1939 - 7 Feb 2007 SN-L 8 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Lewis G. & Newtella (Guthrie) Moore; married ? Hardwick; married
John Koutrakos]
Visitation for Phyllis K. Koutrakos, 68, of Forsyth, will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,
February 9, 2007, in Forsyth Welchel Chapel. Funeral services will be at O.B. Davis
Funeral Home, Miller Place, N.Y., Tuesday, February 13, 2007, at 10 a.m. Burial will
follow at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale, N.Y. Mrs Koutrakos died
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, in her residence. Phyllis was born January 13, 1939, in
Independence, Mo., the daughter of Lewis G. and Newtella (Guthrie) Moore, who
preceded her in death. She was raised in Texas where she met and married John
Koutrakos, they relocated to Point Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y. Phyllis was intimidated
by the move, but fell in love with New York City. She and John moved to Forsyth, Mo.,
from Point Jefferson, Long Island, N.Y., in 1993. Survivors include her husband, John, of
the home; one son, John Prescot "Scott" Hardwick, of Ozark; one daughter, Kelly Klug,
Mount Sinai, N.Y.; two stepchildren, Lina Koutrakos, and Maribeth Koutrakos Perreaux,
both of New York City, N.Y.; one brother, Lewis Moore, of California; and six
grandchildren. Memorials may be made to National Kidney Foundation of Kansas and
Western Missouri, 1900 W. 47th Place, Suite 107, Westwood, KS 66205.
Krafka, Martin Kenneth 10 Nov 1913 - 8 Sep 1998 CCH-N 16 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary (Kirknavy) Krafka; married 17 Jun 1942 Agatha Mary
Barron ]
Martin Kenneth Krafka, age 84, of Ozark, died Tuesday, September 8, in his
home. He was born November 10, 1913 in Taylor, North Dakota, and was the son of
Frank and Mary (Kirknavy) Krafka. On June 17, 1942 he and Agatha Mary Barron were
married. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the World War II. Mr. Krafka
retired in 1971 from the General Service Administration for the Federal Government in
Kansas City. He was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. Survivors
include: his wife, Agatha; two daughters and their husbands, JoAnn M. and Philip
Sample, Claremore, Oklahoma, and Patricia L. and Bruce Chrisope, Springfield; and
three grandchildren, Kristina Sample, and Bret and Michael Chrisope. A funeral mass
was Thursday, September 10, in St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with
Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph Section,
Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A wake service was held
Wednesday, September 9 in the funeral home with visitation following.
Kraft, Claradine (Johns)
21 May 1923 - 21 Apr 2004 CCH-N 28 Apr 2004 & SN-L
22 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Millard & Grace (Ferguson) Johns; married Lester Kraft]

Claradine Kraft, age 80, of Ozark, passed away in her home on Wednesday, April
21, 2004. She was born May 21, 1923 in Sparta, the daughter of Millard and Grace
(Ferguson) Johns. On March 30, 1946 she and Lester W. Kraft were united in marriage in
Sparta. Claradine operated her own beauty shop for many years. She loved the Lord and
was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Lester;
two sisters-in-law, Esther Loyd, Billings, and Mildred Harding, Republic; two cousins,
Penny Waggoner, Springfield, and Fred Morisset II, Springfield.; other relatives; and
friends. A graveside service was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23 in Sparta Cemetery, with
Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
AND
Kraft, Claradine (Johns) 21 May 1923 - 30 Mar 1946 SN-L 22 Apr 2004
In loving memory of my wonderful wife, sweetheart, best friend and pal. I miss
you and never forget you. Until we meet again in the great beyond and be “together
again” - Lester W. Kraft.
Kraft, Henry William
1892 - 29 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
Funeral services for Henry William Kraft, 73, of Aurora, will be at 2 p.m. today in
Cantrell Chapel at Billings with burial in Kerr Cemetery. Mr. Kraft died Tuesday
afternoon in Burge Protestant Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient for two
weeks. Mr. Kraft was a resident of Billings until three years ago when he moved to
Aurora. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Harding, Westminister, Colo., and
Mrs. Esther Lloyd, Route 2, Billings; two sons, Oscar H., Springfield, and Lester, Ozark;
and four grandchildren.
Kraft, Rose Ethel (Pryor) 1894 - 12 Jul 1965 CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
Mrs. Rose Ethel Kraft, 71. Aurora, died at 10 p.m. Monday in Aurora Community
Hospital where she had been a patient for 10 days. Survivors include her husband,
Henry; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Harding, Westminister, Colo.; Mrs. Esther Loyd,
Route 2, Billings; two sons, Lester, Ozark, Oscar, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Blevins, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Martha Loyd, Seattle, Washington; a brother, Tommy Pryor,
Springfield; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.. today, Thursday, in
the Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. Marion LaFollett officiating. Burial was in Kerr Chapel
Cemetery.
Kragh, Lucy (Vostatek) 28 Jul 1912 - 30 Oct 2005 SN-L 2 Nov 2005
Lucy Kragh, 93, of St. John's Mercy Villa in Springfield, passed away Sunday,
October 30, 2005. Lucy was born July 28, 1912, in Leipzig, Germany, one of six
Vostatek children. She emigrated to the United States in 1928 and lived most of her life
in New York City, coming to live in Fremont Hills in 1993. Loving wife to Ernest,
devout mother of five, grandmother to 21, and great grandmother to 37, Lucy was
completely devoted to her large family, and she will be deeply missed by her family and
friends whose lives she blessed. Lucy is survived by her sons, George Kragh of Lake
Ariel, Pennsylvania, John Kragh of Moneta, Virginia, and her daughters, Margaret
Powers of Hudson, Florida, and Rosemary Hintze of Ozone Park, New York; and her
surviving grandchildren in Fremont Hills, Missouri, Valerie Stadnik and Christopher

Diggons and their families; and in Houston, Texas, Bill Diggons and his family.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2005, at Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. On Friday, November 4, 2005, a visitation hour will be
held at 10 a.m. and funeral mass service will be held at 11 a.m. at St. John's Mercy Villa,
1100 E. Montclair, Springfield, MO 65807. The family requests memorial donations be
sent to St. John's Mercy Villa, 1100 E. Montclair, Springfield, MO 65807.
Kramer, Harold Conrad 24 May 1911 - 38 Sep 2002 CCH-N 9 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Phillip & Arvilla (Conrad) Kramer; married 18 Jun 1938 Mary Mae Sieg]
Harold Conrad Kramer, 91, Nixa, died, Sept. 28, 2002, in his home. He was born
May 24, 1911 in Brimfield, Ill., the son of Phillip and Arvilla (Conrad) Kramer. On June
18, 1938, he and Mary Mae Sieg were married. Kramer retired from Caterpillar Tractor
Company, and was also a farmer. Survivors include: His wife, Mary; two children,
Beverly Ann Cox and husband Bob Dunlap, Illinois, and Harold Dean Kramer and wife
Sandy, Ozark; five grandchildren, Robin Cox, Brian Cox, Ashley Marie Kramer, Danielle
Nicole Kramer, and Miranda Brooke Kramer; a brother, George Kramer, Carlinville,
Illinois; and a sister, Wilma Kunce, Morton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother, Pearl Kramer. Funeral services were Oct. 2, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Pastor Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Swan Lake Cemetery,
Peoria, Ill.
Krammerer, Robert Lee Jack 20 Dec 1934 - 18 Sep 2006 SN-L 20 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of John & MaLinda (Paulson) Kammerer; married 20 Nov 1954 Shirley
Cavanaugh]
Robert Lee Jack Kammerer, age 71, of Nixa, passed away Monday in his
daughter's home. He was born December 20, 1934, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of John and
MaLinda (Paulson) Kammerer. On November 20, 1954, he married Shirley Cavanaugh.
Bob worked as a salesman for Wonderbread for many years. After moving to Nixa in
1986, he worked as a carrier for the Springfield News-Leader for 15 years. Bob enjoyed
hunting, fishing, riding horses, and collecting affectionate dogs who needed homes. He
loved his grandchildren dearly. Survivors include his wife, Shirley, Nixa; three children,
Lisa Nagle and husband, Patrick, Nixa, Kevin Kammerer and wife, Jennifer, Spokane,
Wash., and Curt Kammerer and wife, Kathy, Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren,
Patrick, Erin, Kyle, Zoe, Michelle, Alex and Ethan; a sister, Ruth Kaczmarek, Nixa; three
brothers, Harold, Clinton, Iowa, Cliff, San Diego, and Richard, North Carolina; and
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters,
Mildred and Shirley. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Father Mark Boyer officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Kranz, Bonnie Bell (Rethamel) Newberry 10 Jan 1933 - 15 Dec 2004 CCH-N 22 Dec
2004
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Freda Rethamel; married first ? Newberry; married second ?
Kranz]
Bonnie Bell Kranz, 71, Tulsa, Okla., died Dec. 15, 2004. She was born Jan. 10,
1933 in Mason City, Iowa to Earl and Freda Rethamel. Bonnie was involved in the

Railroad Retirement Club and a member of Christ View Christian Church. Before
retirement, Bonnie was a home health care provider. For fun, she enjoyed square dancing
with the Squares Square Dance Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and
Freda Rethamel; her brothers, Gordon and Roland Rethamel and a sister, Margaret Ann
Rethamel. Bonnie is survived by: her son, Michael Newberry, Okla.; a brother, Arthur
Rethamel, Nora Springs, Iowa; a sister, Betty Elwood, Ozark and several loving nieces
and nephews. Services were held at 3 p.m., Dec. 17, 2004, at Christ View Christian
Church in Tulsa, Okla. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2004, at
Hopedale Cemetery Ozark. Donations can be made to Christ View Christian Church,
2525 South Garnett Road, Tulsa OK.
Krasser, Hazel B. (Collins) 21 Feb 1922 - 22 Oct 2006 SN-L 24 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Florene Collins; married Charlie Krasser]
Hazel B. (Collins) Krasser, age 84, of Clever, formerly of Springfield, passed
away at 4:12 a.m. Sunday, October 22, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center after a
short illness. She was born Feb. 21, 1922, in Oakland, Ark. She was preceded in death by
her parents, Homer and Florene Collins; a sister, Bela Melvin; and a brother, Lowell
Collins. Hazel worked alongside her husband, Charlie, on their farm north of Springfield
for over 50 years. She was also employed with MFA plant foods in Springfield as a
bookkeeper. She retired in 1972. She was a member of the St. John UCC Church in
Springfield. Hazel was very giving of her time, volunteering for Girl Scouts, Crosslines,
Ozark Food Harvest, MS 150 and many other organizations. Hazel is survived by her
loving husband of 56 years, Charles of the home; two sons, Jerry and wife, Nina Krasser,
of Columbia, Conn., and Danny and wife, Debbie Krasser, of Clever; five grandchildren,
Charlie, Ian and Alex of Conn., Katie Lane and husband, Brian, of Springfield and Tori
Krasser of Clever; three sisters, JoAn Robbins and husband, Denzil, Ocala, Fla., Naomi
Tate and husband, Jesse, and Carmileta Paschall, all of Springfield; and a host of other
beloved family members and friends. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
Oct. 26, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Pastor Sol Codillo and Jim
Baysinger officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Crosslines, Ozark Food Harvest, or the
charity of your choice.
Krauss, Charles Frederick “Dad” 8 Sep 1864 - 17 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: married 1893 Sophia Maude Fitzgerald 5 Nov 1873 - 30 May 1948]
Charles Frederick “Dad” Krauss, 83-year-old retired restaurant operator, died at
his home in Ozark on Oct. 17, following a lengthy heart ailment. Mr. Krauss was born in
Germany in 1864, but came to America with his parents as a small boy. His family
located at Memphis, Tenn., where his father operated a drug store. Both parents and two
brothers died in a yellow fever epidemic, and he and his only brother returned to
Germany to live with his grandparents. Later, Mr. Krauss returned to America and
located at Memphis for a few years. In 1893 he went to Chicago where he married his life
long companion, Sophia Maude Fitzgerald. Mr. and Mrs. Krauss later moved to
Arkansas, coming to Missouri in 1927 where they established the Mother’s Café at Reed
Springs junction. They became widely known as restaurateurs and later operated cafes at

Ozark and Sparta. “Dad” Krauss as he was familiarly known to his hundreds of friends
and acquaintances, was one of the most civic minded citizens the community has ever
known. He was active in Masonic circles, was a Democratic Party leader in Christian
county, and headed the March of Dimes campaign here since its inception. His only
survivor is his devoted companion, Mrs. Sophia Maude Krauss. Funeral services were
held Oct. 19 in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home, with burial in Weaver cemetery.
Rev. Frank Brewster officiated, with Masonic services at the graveside.
Krauss, Sophia Maude (Fitzgerald) 5 Nov 1873 - 30 May 1948 CCR 8 Apr 1948
[Note: married Charles Frederick Krauss 8 Sep 1864 - 17 Oct 1947]
Mrs. Maud Krauss was born Sophia Maude Fitzgerald on November 5, 1873, in
Quebec, Canada, and passed away at her home in Ozark on May 30, 1948. At the age of
18 she came to the United States and settled in Chicago, Ill. Soon after her arrival she met
and married the late Charles Frederick Krauss, who preceded her in death on October 17,
1947. She and her husband lived in Chicago about 25 years, coming to Missouri in 1928.
They lived in and around Ozark until their deaths. She was a member of the Ozark
Presbyterian church and was active in the church work until ill health prevented her
leaving her home. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. F.G. Jarvis of Ottawa, Canada, and
two nieces. Also a host of friends in the Ozark community. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Vance with
burial in the Weaver cemetery.
Krause, Sharon Elizabeth 1962 - 25 Jul 2005 SN-L 28 Jul 2005
Sharon Elizabeth Krause, age 42, Nixa, passed away July 25, 2005. Funeral
services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, July 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends
may call Friday until service time. Cremation will follow.
Kreider, Orillia 19 Mar 1927 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
Services for Mrs. Orillia Kreider, 50, of 2347 west Kerr, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. David Cavin officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery, west of Nixa. Mrs. Kreider died at 10:07 p.m. Saturday at the state cancer
hospital, Columbia, after a long illness. Survivors include a son, Daniel of the home; a
daughter, Cheryl Lynn Kreider, Route 8, Springfield; two brothers, Sam West,
Hutchinson, Kan. and Jerry McCafferty, Route 1, Nixa and a sister, Bonnie Liffert,
Winona, Minn.
Kreith, Winifred 1894 - 4 Aug 1967 CCR 10 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: married William Kreith]
Mrs. Winifred Kreith, 73, Vinita, Okla. a former resident of Sparta, died at 11:50
p.m. Friday in her home there after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kreith, who moved to Vinita
last September, is survived by her husband, William and one sister, Mrs. Dela Edlen,
Camden. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Vinita under direction of Luginveul.
Kreitzer, Robert Edward 13 Nov 1924 – 19 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000

[Note: Son of Lawrence & Elsie (Jordan) Kreitzer; married 27 Nov 1946 Eleanor
McCollough]
Robert Edward Kreitzer, age 75, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2000
in Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born November 13, 1924 in Knightstown,
Indiana, the son of Lawrence and Elsie Jordan Kreitzer. On November 27, 1946 he and
Eleanor McCollough were married. He retired from General Electric in Los Angeles, CA.
Mr Kreitzer loved music, singing in church choirs for over 50 years and playing the
Baritone Horn. He attended Nixa General Baptist Church. His survivors include: His
wife, Eleanor; four sons and their wives, Phillip Edward and Sue Kreitzer, LaHavre, CA;
Mark Robert and Nancy Kreitzer, Jackson, MS; David William and Debbie Kreitzer,
Rancho Cucamunga, CA; and Thomas John and Penny Kreitzer, Nixa; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Nicole, Kelli, Kristen, Markie, Caroline, and Sarah Anne. His parents and a
brother, William Henry Kreitzer, preceded him in death. Graveside services were 9:00
a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000 in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial services were 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2000 in Nixa
General Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Comer and Reverend Mark Kreitzer officiating. Visitation was Sunday in the Funeral Home.
Kronholm, Cheryl (Weeks) 23 Jun 1970 - 13 Apr 1997 CCH-N 16 Apr 1997
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Rebecca (Scott) Weeks; married 17 Apr 1993 David Allen
Kronholm]
AND
Kronholm, Jordan Marissa Danielle 9 Oct. 1996 - 13 Apr 1997 CCH-N 16 Apr 1997
[Note: Daughter of David Allen & Cheryl (Weeks) Kronholm]
Cheryl Weeks Kronholm, 26, Highlandville, and her daughter, Jordan Marissa
Danielle Kronholm, 6 months, died Sunday, April 13, 1997, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Cheryl was born June 23, 1970, and was the daughter of Paul and
Rebecca (Scott) Weeks. She was a 1988 graduate of Spokane High School and attended
Drury College. On April 17, 1993, she married David Allen Kronholm. They had lived in
Oklahoma for the past four years before returning to this area two weeks ago. She was
employed by Empire Bank. Jordan was born October 9, 1996, in Oklahoma City.
Survivors include: Cheryl’s husband and Jordan’s father, David Kronholm; Cheryl’s
parents, Paul and Becky Weeks, Highlandville; David’s parents, Richard Kronholm, Sr.
and Margaret Kronholm, Wellston, Oklahoma; Cheryl’s brother, Stanley Weeks, Kansas
City; Cheryl’s grandparents, Earl and Metta Jean Scott, Highlandville, and Florence
Weeks, Lebanon; David’s grandmother, Theresa Rudolph, St. Paul, Minnesota; aunts,
uncles, and cousins. Cheryl and Jordan will be missed by family and friends who loved
them so much. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from
78:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Krout, Roy H. 11 Jan 1902 - 6 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: married Roxy]
Roy H. Krout, 76 of Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died June 6 in Cox Medical
Center after an illness of three months. He had lived in Cabool, Seymour and Nixa after
retiring in 1966 from Lockheed Aircraft, Burbank, Calif. He was a member of the Nixa

Christian Church. Among those surviving is his wife, Roxy. Services were held last
Friday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa
Kroutil, Joseph James 27 Jun 1960 - 14 Dec 1996 CCH-N 18 Dec. 1996
Dr. Joseph James Kroutil, D.V.M., 36, Nixa, died at 12:05 p.m., Saturday
December 14, in Cox Medical Center South. He was a 1984 graduate of the University of
Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine. He was in small animal practice for nine years
prior to joining the USDA, and was a member of the American Veterinary Medical
Association. He was active in community and civic affairs and the schools. He was a
soccer coach, Eagle Scout, and Cub Scout leader. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann
Seaton Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joseph
W. Kroutil. He is survived by his wife, Karen; son, Matthew, and daughter, Linsay, all of
the home; parents Joseph and Evelyn Kroutil, Florissant, Mo.’ Brother, Mark, Bridgeton,
Mo., Jude and wife, Lisa, Durham, N.C., and John and wife, Tracy, St. Louis, Mo.;
maternal grandparents, James and Tracy Francka, Bolivar; and paternal grandmother,
Mary Kroutil, Strafford; nieces, Kuryn Kroutil and Erica Engelby; nephews Jacob Kroutil
and Christopher and Bryon Levesque. Funeral mass was at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday,
December 17, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Father Fergus Monaghan
under direction of Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial followed. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 W.
Norton Rd., Springfield, 65803; Missouri Conservation Department, 2630 Mayfair,
Springfield, 65803; or Boy Scouts of America, 2806 E. Sunshine, Springfield, Mo.
65804.
Kroutil, Tony C.
10 Oct 1927 - 25 Feb 2005 SN-L 27 Feb 2005
Tony C. Kroutil, 77, passed away Friday, February 25, 2005, in his home,
following a 20 year battle with cancer, with his wife at his side. He was born October 10,
1927, in Bolivar, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Sophia
Kroutil, and a son, Phillip J. Kroutil. He was united in marriage to Juanita Urban on
January 17, 1951, at St. Agnes Cathedral. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; three
daughters, Mary Burns and husband, David, Reeds Spring, Janet Carnahan and husband,
Clif, and Jeanine Bratcher and husband, Bruce of Nixa; daughter-in-law, Carol Kroutil of
Springfield, Mo.; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, Emily Martin and
husband, Lance, and daughters, Hannah and Brooke; Sarah and husband, Joe Crabtree
and their daughter, Paige, all of Nixa; Matthew and wife, Donnel Kroutil; Jennifer and
husband, Kerry Ristine, and their children, Kelly and Kory; Amie Sharp and the late
Richard Sharp II, and their son, Richard Sharp III; Tony Kroutil and fiance, Stephanie, all
of Springfield; Beth and her husband, Mark Norberg, Rochester, New Hampshire; Ryan
Kauffman and fiance, Nicole Laurin; Marc Kauffman, all of Nixa; Kristin Kauffman,
Springfield; Kyle, Kaleb, and Jacob Bratcher, all of Nixa; a brother, Jimmy and wife,
Betty Kroutil, Springfield; plus a host of friends and relatives. We would like to thank the
many friends and relatives that visited him these last few weeks. A special thanks to
Community Hospices of America and especially his nurse, Roy, for their wonderful help
and support the last five months. Tony worked at White Motor Company over 30 years
and also served in the Army during World War II. He loved his cats, going fishing and
feeding the birds. He especially loved when his grandchildren and great- grandchildren

came to visit. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, February 28, 2005, in St.
Agnes Cathedral with Father Michael V. McDevitt celebrant, under the direction of Bob
and Don Lohmeyer of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in St.
Wenceslaus Cemetery, Karlin, Missouri. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday
in the funeral home with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America or St. Vincent de Paul of
St. Agnes Cathedral.
Kruger, Erma E. (Gardner) 31 Jan 1911 - 13 Oct 2005 SN-L 16 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Katharine (Striech) Gardner; married 8 Jun 1933 William
Robert Kruger, Sr.]
Erma E. Kruger, 94, Billings, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005, in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born January 31, 1911, in Billings, Mo., to
Edward and Katharine (Striech) Gardner. Erma was united in marriage to William Robert
Kruger, Sr., on June 8, 1933. They made their home and raised their sons on the farm
south of Billings. They were blessed with 69 years of marriage before he passed away in
2002. Others preceding her in death were her parents, a brother, Howard Gardner, 1954,
and a great grandchild, Shane Fowler in 1985. She was a member of St. John's Chapel
United Church of Christ, Springfield and was active in the Women's Guild. She is
survived by two sons, William R. Kruger, Jr., and wife, Zelma, Hesperia, Calif., and Karl
Kruger and wife, Jeanne, Springfield; 11 grandchildren, Tim Kruger, Dan Kruger, Ben
Kruger, Noel McDonald, Mark Kruger, Mike Kruger, Kathy O'Neal, Sandra Renstrom,
Diana McAllister, Clyde Helms, and Don Helms; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great
grandchild; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be at 10
a.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Pastor
Becky Hebert officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home.
Kruger, Herman Julius
7 Feb 1879 - 15 Jul 1957
CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
[Note: Son of William & Friederike (Achterberg) Kruger]
Funeral services for Herman Julius Kruger, 78, who died at Ozark rest Home,
Monday July 15 were held Wednesday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Billings with the Rev. Harry O. Hein officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Evangelical cemetery. He was born February 7, 1879, near Billings, Mo. and was the son
of William and Friederike Achterberg Kruger. He lived all his life on the farm where he
was born until entering the Rest Home in Ozark 27 months ago. Mr. Kruger was
confirmed at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings early in life. Survivors include
two brothers, Robert Kruger of the home and William F. Kruger of Springfield, one
sister, Mrs. Otto Wieck of Billings, one half-brother, Arthur Zieroth of Springfield, one
half-sister, Mrs. Bertha Manley of Springfield.
Kruger, William R. 26 Feb 1909 - 27 Oct 2002
William R. Kruger, 93, Billings, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, October 27, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born February 26, 1909 south of Billings to
R.A. and Alice (Arnsmeyer) Kruger. Mr. Kruger was united in marriage to Erma Gardner
June 8, 1933. They lived on and worked their farm, south of Billings, where they raised

their family. He was a member of St. John’s Chapel United Church of Christ, Springfield,
and was a member of the Men’s Brotherhood. His parents and a great-grandchild, Shane
Fowler, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Erma; two sons, William R.
Kruger, Jr., and wife Zelma of Hesperia, Calif., and Karl Kruger and wife Jeanne of
Springfield; a brother, Clarence Kruger, Springfield; 11 grandchildren, Tim Kruger,
Dallas, Texas, Dan Kruger, Ben Kruger and Noel Kruger, all of Springfield, Mark
Kruger, Redlands, Calif., Mike Kruger, Hesperia, Calif., Kathy O’Neal, Tulsa, Okla.,
Sandra Renstrom and Diana McAllister, both of Hesperia, Calif., Clyde Helms, Rancho
Cucamonga, Calif., and Don Helms, Norman, Okla.; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to
9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, October 26, 2002.
Kuehler, Edward J. 1 Aug 1894 - 16 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2 & OH 20 Jan 1972
p6
[Note: married Gladys Rife 5 Feb 1910 - Oct 1991]
Edward J. Kuehler, 77. of Ozark, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Missouri State
Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon. He was a retired stone cutter for a monument company in
Nebraska and had lived in Ozark the past eight years. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; a
step-daughter, Mrs. Rowena Robertson, Forsyth; two brothers, Joe of Crofton, Neb. and
August of the state of California; two sisters, Miss Anna Kuehler and Mrs. Mamie Byers,
both of Sidney, Neb.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with Glen Hartley officiating. Burial was in Yokum Pond
Cemetery near Reeds Spring.
Kuehler, Gladys Mildred (Rife)
5 Feb 1910 - 9 Oct 1991 OH 17 Oct 1991
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Rosa Rife; married second Edward J. Kuehler 1 Aug 1894 16 Jan 1972]
Gladys M. Kuehler, 81, Ozark, died Wednesday, Oct 9, 1991, in her home. Born
Feb 5, 1910, in Little Sioux City, Neb., she was the daughter of Frank and Rosa Rife. A
resident of Ozark since 1970, she was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was preceded in
death by her husband, Edward in 1972. Survivors include a daughter, Rowena Robertson,
Ozark; five grandchildren, Rick Smiley, Wichita, Kan., Debra Selvidge, Ozark, Denise
Aldridge, Kissee Mills, Mike Kutchko, Nixa and Tony Kutchko, Sparta; six great
grandchildren, Eric and Ellen Smiley, Matthew and Bryan Selvidge, Bobby Joe Aldridge,
and Allen Kutchko; and a step-daughter, Phyllis Mullins, Mesa, Ariz. Funeral services
were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Gale M. Hartley,
officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring.
Kueker, Art W. 1901 - 1 Dec 1970 CCR 3 Dec 1970 p8
Art W. Kueker, 69, of Ozark, died at 7:40 a.m. Monday in Springfield Rest Home
after a long illness, Mr. Kueker moved to Ozark in 1955 from Villa Park, Ill. He operated
a concession stand near the grade school here until his retirement four years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Beatrice; a son, Roger C. Kueker, Chicago, Ill.; a sister, Mrs.
Alma Sawasho, Berwyn, Ill.; two brothers, Walter F. Kueker and Elmer Kueker, both of
Chicago, and five grandchildren. Wake services were held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the

Harris Chapel in Ozark with Rev. William Bresnahan officiating. Funeral mass was at 9
a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph the Worker Church at Ozark with the Revs. Leonard A.
Chambers, Conrad Kitchell and Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was at Elmhurst, Ill.
Kuhlman, John Henry 5 Jul 1872 - 21 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: married ?. ?; married Emma K. Seideralsbaum 21 Sep 1880 - 4 Feb 1951]
John Henry Kuhlman was born in Prussia, Germany, the son of Mr. and Mrs.
August Kuhlman. He died Nov. 30, 1948, at Ozark, Mo., at the age of 76 years. When
nine months old he came to the United States with his parents, who settled in Debuque,
Iowa. Ten years later the family moved to Bolivar, Mo. Mr. Kuhlman was twice married.
He was preceded in death by his first wife and their son. In 1907 he married Emma
Seideralsbaum of Springfield, Mo., and to them was born one daughter, Mrs. Marie
Johnson of Ozark. For several years Mr. Kuhlman followed the grocery business and
later the carpenter trade in Springfield. In 1915 he bought and located on a farm near
Sparta, Mo. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist church. Other survivors besides the
wife and daughter are a grandson, Clell Johnson of Ozark and one sister of Epsworth,
Iowa. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin funeral home by
Rev. E.N. Webb of Sparta with burial in the Ozark cemetery.
Kuhns, William Joseph “Billy”, Sp-4 8 Sep 1943 - 19 Jun 1969 CCR 3 Jul 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Gilbert & Lorene Ettamay (Salchow) Kuhns; married Nellie]
Services Held in Clever for Vietnam War Victim
Funeral services for Sp-4 William Joseph “Billy” Kuhns, 26, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Clever High School auditorium. The services were conducted by the Rev.
G. I. Theis, and there were full military rites. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Clever.
Soldier Kuhns was killed in action in Vietnam June 19 while serving with the First
Battalion 138th Artillery, C. Battery. He entered the Army Sept. 11, 1967 and received
training at Fort Bliss, Texas, Fort Sill, Okla., Fort Lewis, Wash. and arrived in Vietnam
July 27, 1968. After graduation from Clever High School in 1962, he was a meat cutter
for the Hormel plant in Springfield. A Springfield resident at the time of his death, he
leaves his wife, Nellie; a son, William J. Kuhns whom he had never seen; a daughter,
Anita Jo Kuhns; his mother, Mrs Lorene Kuhns, Clever; a sister, Mrs. Shirley Lawrence,
Clever and a brother, James Kuhns, Hollywood, Calif. Sp-4 Kuhns was a brother-in-law
of Bill Lawrence, Clever who was a candidate for sheriff of Christian County in 1968.
Funeral arrangements were under charge of Harris of Nixa.
Kunc, Charles C.
1894 - 8 Aug 1967 CCR 17 Aug 1967 p1
Charles W. Kunc, 73, of Oklahoma City, Okla. died Tuesday, Aug 8, at
Presbyterian Hospital. Services were held on Wednesday at the Guardian Funeral Home
with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
He was a native of Edmond, Okla, and served with the Oklahoma police
department 27 years when he retired due to ill health. A World War I veteran, he was a
member of the American Legion Post No. 35. Survivors are his wife, Cynthia Alice, of
the home; one daughter, Mrs. H. B. Caldwell of Pueblo,. Colo.; two grandchildren; a
brother and two sisters. Mrs. Kunc is a sister of Hiram Givan of Ozark.

Kundee, Marsha Lynn (McKitrick) 14 Apr 1937 - 8 Sep 1995 CCH-N 13 Sep 1995
[Note: Daughter of Seth Redford & Marguerite Eileen (Lyon) McKitrick; married 30 Aug
1957 Robert J. Kundee]
Marsha Lynn Kundee, 58, of Ozark, died Friday, Sept. 8, 1995, in her home. She
was born April 14, 1937 in Hannibal and was the daughter of Seth Redford McKitrick
and Marguerite Eileen Lyon McKitrick. On Aug. 30, 1957 she married Robert J. Kundee.
Mrs. Kundee was former owner of Dogwood Confectionery in the Maine Streete Mall,
Ozark. She attended Ozark United Methodist. Church. Survivors include: Her husband,
Robert; two daughters, Kathryn Racz, Springfield, and Alison Vigil, Diamond; two
grandchildren, Sean Vigil, and Nikolas Racz; a sister, Delores Eileen Goebel, Orr's
Island, Maine; and a brother, Ronald McKitrick, Frederick, Maryland. Her parents
preceded her in death. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday in Hopedale Cemetery,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Jimmy Young
officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist Church of Ozark.
Kunold, Gerald J. 4 Jun 1921 - 4 May 1990 OH 10 May 1990 & OH 17 May 1990
[Note: married 8 Jun 1943 Helen Gurlin ]
Gerald J. Kunold, 68, Ozark, died Friday, May 4, 1990 in his residence, following
a long illness. Born June 4, 1921, in Omaha, Neb., he married Helen Gurlin on June 8,
1943. He served in the United States Navy and retired in 1968 after 28 years of service.
He served in WWII and took part in the Battle of Coral Sea and Battle of Midway. He
was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church, Springfield, and a member of the Full
Gospel Businesswoman's Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a
son, Roger Alan Kunold. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Helen, of the home; a
daughter, Rosalie Fallert, Crystal City; a daughter-in-law, Judy Kunold, Portsmouth, Va.;
four grandchildren, Tina Michelle Herrell, Crystal City, Roger Alan Kunold, Bryon Karl
Kunold and Eric Dale Kunold, all of Virginia Beach, Va.; two half-brothers, Bryce
Hatton, Herman, Neb., and David Hatton, Cypress, Calif.; and a sister, Jean Criswell,
state of Iowa. Services were held Monday in Cornerstone Church with the Revs. Jess
Gibson and Paul Cheeck officiating. The body was cremated under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel. The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri, 3653 South Avenue, Springfield, 65890-0730.
Kurtz, Dale Oliver 22 Mar 1955 - 8 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
Dale Oliver Kurtz, 33, of Ozark, died at 4 a.m. March 8 at Springfield
Community Hospital after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Kurtz were held
March 10 in the Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Ragan-Thieme
Funeral Home North; Springfield.
Kuykendall, David H. 19 Jan 1932 - 14 Sep 2005 SN-L 16 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Harry & Eunice Kuykendall; married 8 Jul 1957 Jane Knowles]
David H. Kuykendall, 73, Ozark, was born Jan. 19, 1932, in Dexter, N.M., and
passed away Sept. 14, 2005, in his home. He married Jane Knowles July 8, 1957, in
Roswell, N.M. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a retired
self-employed real estate broker. David was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Eunice Kuykendall; and sister,

Dorothy Rose. Survivors include: his wife, Jane, of the home; children, Teddy
Kuykendall, Beverly and Larry Garner, Paul and Sonya Kuykendall, and Myra and Larry
Small; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brothers, Donald and Danny
Kuykendall; and sister, Doris Kluting. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday,
Sept. 17, 2005, in First Baptist Church of Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark building fund.
Kuykendall, J. C. “Jake” 1869 - 28 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for J. C. “Jake” Kuykendall, 87, who died December 28 at Mercy
Infirmary in Springfield were held December 31 at 10:30 a.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Billings, with Rev. Harold Bassett officiating. Burial was in Evergreen
Cemetery at Republic under direction of Harris. He was longtime resident of Billings and
had operated groceries and bakeries at Republic, Marionville and Billings. Survivors
include two sons, Floyd Kuykendall of Salem, MO and Cecil Kuykendall of Dallas, Tex;
two daughters, Mrs. W. A. Graves of Springfield and Mrs. Frances Roberts of Shelton,
Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Mattie Carr of Republic and four grandchildren.
Kyger, Mary Rose (Vaughn) Jones 3 Jun 1939 - 23 Jan 2007 SN-L 26 Jan 2007
Mary Rose Kyger-Vaughn of Springfield, Missouri, age 67, passed away on
January 23, 2007, in Cox South Hospital following a short illness. She is survived by two
sons, Larry Jones, of Springfield, and James Jones of West Plains; as well as two
daughters, Dorothy Kornegay, of Springfield, and Leigha Snow, of Rogersville. She is
also survived by a sister, Martha Stevens, of Springfield, as well as 13 grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, her parents, and
seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2007 at
1 p.m. in Greenlawn North Funeral Home, with burial in Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark,
Missouri. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. today.
Kynion, Genevieve (Little) 16 Aug 1924 - 16 Feb 2005 SN-L 17 Feb 2005
Genevieve Kynion, 80, Springfield, passed away at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday,
February 16, 2005, in her home. She was born August 16, 1924, in Clever, Mo., to
Hobert Sherman and Lena Rickman Little. She grew up and attended school in Clever
and became a teacher. She taught first grade and then for many years operated Oak Grove
Kindergarten. She was named Executive Director of the Springfield Girls Club and
served for over 27 years prior to her retirement. In recent years she remained active
working at PFI Western Store. She was a charter member of Schweitzer United
Methodist Church. Genevieve will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing
her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. George
Kynion, who died April 12, 1984. She is survived by her daughter, Susan Darling and
husband, Dick, and granddaughter, Claire Darling, all of Valley Center, Kan.; a sister,
Jane Cowan, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and a "special" daughter, Phyllis Lentz, Kearney,
Mo.; one niece; and six nephews. Special acknowledgment to her nephew, Randy Little
and wife Johnelle and their family, for the quality of love and care given to Genevieve
over the past several years. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 18, 2005,
in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever,

Mo. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may
be made to St. John's Hospice Care, 1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804.

Labrie, Romeo N. 16 Aug 1906 - 5 Sep 1974 OH 12 Sep 1974 p6
[Note: married Agnes]
OZARK - Romeo N. Labrie, 68, of Route 1, Ozark. died at 7:10 p.m. Thursday at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after an illness of Several weeks. A native of Coaticook
in Quebec, Canada, Mr. Labrie came to the U.S. in August 1966, first living in
Oklahoma, then moving to Ozark in 1967. He was a retired diesel mechanic and a
member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Agnes; a daughter, Mrs.
Annetta Benedict, Dell City, Okla.; four sons, Ernest of Montrose, Calif., Harry of
Oklahoma City and George and Paul of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Geralda Grandchamp,
Montreal, Canada and 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Prayer services will
be at 8 1 p.m. Fri. in Harris Chapel in Ozark. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with the Rev. Philip A. Bucher officiating. Burial
will be in Jones Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa.
Lachmund, Margaret M. 1904 - 16 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
Mrs. Margaret M. Lachmund, 46, of Springfield, niece of Mrs. Bedford Russell of
Ozark, died at St. John’s hospital Monday following a long illness. A native of
Marionville, she lived in Ava before moving to Springfield in 1942. She was an active
worker in the Methodist church. Funeral services were held Wednesday and burial was in
White Chapel cemetery.
Lacio, Anthony F. 1952 - 28 Apr 1989 NE 4 May 1989
Services for Anthony F Lacio, 36, Ozark, were Wednesday, May 3 in Resthaven
Mortuary, Wichita, Kans. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens under direction of
Adams Funeral Home. Mr. Lacio, an insurance salesman, was found dead in his home at
8:40 p.m. Friday, April 28 from apparent suicide.
Lacomte, Edward Henry 9 Jun 1890 - 19 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Henry Lacomte; married Mary Ann Hodgson 1891 - 16 Feb 1977]
E. Henry Lacomte, 78, Highlandville, died at 13:30 p.m. Thursday in his home of
an apparent heart attack. A native of Lens, France, Mrs. Lacomte came to the United
States at nine years of age to live in Weir, Kan. He moved to Mindenmines in 1919 and
to Highlandville in 1927.Mr. Lacomte owned and operated Montague Springs Hatchery
west of Highlandville until his retirement in 1964, He was a member of Friend Lodge in
Ozark and St. John’s Commandery, Vincel Chapter 110, Zabud Council 25 and the Abou
Ben Adhem Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann; two daughters, Mrs. Alice
Sagerser, Richland, Wash., and Mrs. Opal Eads, Reeds Spring; two grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Highlandville Baptist
church. The Revs. Howard Blevins and Thomas Blevins officiated with burial in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Masonic Rites were
performed at graveside at Friend Lodge 352 of Ozark.
Ladd, Audrey M. (Johnson) Youngblood 12 Jan 1894 - 3 Nov 1973 OH 15 Nov 1973
p6

[Note: Daughter of William Marion & Alice (Monger) Johnson; married 1 Aug 1914
Roscoe Burgett Youngblood 23 Oct 1893 - 25 Dec 1918; married second Dewey B.
Ladd 1 Mar 1898 - Apr 1963]
Mrs. Audrey M. Ladd, 79, of 1936 Rock Island, died at 3:40 p.m. last Saturday at
Park Central Hospital following a long illness. She was a member of the Northwest
Baptist Church or former Sparta resident. She is survived by one son, Nile, Kansas City,
Kan.; one daughter, Mrs. Wayne Shelton, 1936 Rock Island; four grandchildren and nine
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Chapel with
the Rev. Fred Lynn officiating, Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Ladd, Carlton 16 Jul 1901 - 28 Jun 1992 NN-E 1 Jul 1992
[Note: Son of Pleasant S. & Adelia C. (Smith) Ladd]
Carlton Ladd, 90, Ozark, died Sunday, June 28, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born July 16, 1901, in Sparta, the son of Pleasant and Adelia
Smith Ladd. He was a schoolteacher, philosopher and landscaper. He loved traveling, and
from an early age took many opportunities for adventure. As a member of Handley Road
Baptist Church in St. Louis, he served as deacon and taught young married couples. He
was a member of Sparta Lodge 296, A.F. & A.M., and received his 50-year pin.
Survivors include a sister, Annabelle Herbel, Springfield; a foster son, Alan Taylor, St.
Louis; nine nieces; six nephews; several great nieces and great nephews; and a special
friend, Frances Dalton, Ozark. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, in Adams
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Ladd, Curtis Campbell 30 Dec 1963 - 24 Nov 2004 SN-L 21 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Charles & Carol (Campbell) Ladd]
Memorial services for Curtis Campbell Ladd, age 40, of Bolivar, Mo., formerly of
Branson, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2004, at James River Assembly of
God Church in the Clark Chapel at Ozark, Mo., with Pastor John Lindell officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson, Mo. He
died on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004, at his home in Bolivar. He was born on Dec. 30, 1963,
in Branson, Mo., the son of Charles and Carol Campbell Ladd. He was a graduate of the
class of 1982 at Branson High School. He was an investment broker. Survivors are his
two children, Taylor Lynn Ladd and Preston Holt Ladd, both of Bolivar, Mo.; his mother,
Carol C. Ladd of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Christopher Scott Ladd and wife
LaVonne of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Charles Walter Ladd and wife Ronda of
Springfield; one sister, Caroline Ladd MacDonald and husband Todd of Nixa, Mo.; his
grandmother, Gladys Carolyn Campbell of Branson; and five nieces and nephews,
Autumn, Alexia, Addison, Riley and Alice. He was preceded in death by his father,
Chuck Ladd. Memorial contributions are suggested to a scholarship fund for his children,
c/o Edward Jones, 300 John Q. Hammonds Parkway, Suite 100, Springfield, MO 65806.
Ladd, Dewey B. 1 Mar 1898 - 2 Apr 1963 CCR 4 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of Pleasant S. & Adelia C. (Smith) Ladd; married Audrey M. 12 Jan 1894 Nov 1973]

Dewey B. Ladd, 65, of 1936 Rock Island, died Tuesday morning in Burge
Protestant Hospital after a short illness. Mr. Ladd, a member of the Northwest Baptist
Church, retired March 1 after 28 years with the Frisco Railroad and six years with
Mozark Concrete Products Company. Survivors are his wife, Audrey; a son, Nile, Kansas
City, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Shelton, Sarcoxie; four brothers, Tom, Forsyth, Carl,
St. Louis, Dick, Fordland, and Herbert, Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Patterson and Mrs.
Harry Herbel, both of Springfield, Miss Fern Ladd, Ozark, and Miss Mildred Ladd,
Washington, D.C., four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. today in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Claude Barclay officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Ladd, Fern Elizabeth 6 Oct 1894 - 5 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Daughter of Pleasant S. & Adelia C. (Smith) Ladd]
Fern Elizabeth Ladd, 95, Ozark, died Thursday, July 5, 1990, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County. After attending
Southwest Missouri State University, she pursued a teaching career in Sparta, moving to
Ozark a few years later. Before her retirement, she had devoted more than 50 years to the
teaching profession. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. She is survived
by a brother, Carlton Ladd, Ozark; a sister, Annabelle Herbel, Springfield; and nieces and
nephews. Services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Music was provided by the Sparta Baptist Church Quartet. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Ladd, Lula Geneva (Johns) 9 Dec 1913 - 3 Dec 1996 CCH-N 7 Dec 1996
[Note: Daughter of John Leroy & Bertha (Douglas) Johns; married Herbert Ladd]
Lula Geneva Ladd, 82, Sparta, died Tuesday, December 3, 1996, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born December 9, 1913, at Bruner and was the daughter of
John Leroy and Bertha (Douglas) Johns. Mrs. Ladd's life was family-centered, and she
loved the time they could spend together. She was a member of Sparta Church of Christ
and attended regularly until her health failed. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Herbert Ladd, on February 9, 1978. Also preceding her in death were: two brothers,
Dewey and Ray Johns; and five sisters, Osta Givens, Hazel Pippin, Ruth St. John, Cleo
Cowan, and Lela Robinson. Survivors include: a son, Donald “Archie” Ladd and his
wife, Janet, Sparta; a daughter, Shirley Brown, Sparta; four granddaughters, Sherry
Phillips, Tammy Brown, Kristy Lynn and her husband, Melvin Parker, and Amye Dawn
Ladd; three great-granddaughters, Gina and Angie Phillips and Kortney Paige Parker;
two great-grandsons, Cody Phillips and Dustin Brown; a brother, Roy Johns and his wife,
Wilma, Sparta; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Ladd, Mildred N. 4 Jun 1911 - 1 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of Pleasant S. & Adelia C. (Smith) Ladd]
Mildred N. Ladd, 78, died Jan. 1 in Mercy Villa, following a long illness. Miss
Ladd was born in Sparta and taught school in Christian County for several years. She
lived in Washington, D.C., for 40 years and was employed in the U.S. Maritime and
Commerce Departments. A talented musician, she served as church organist in

Washington, D.C., for 30 years. Survivors include a brother, Carlton Ladd, of Ozark; two
sisters, Fern Ladd, of Ozark, and Annabelle Herbel, of Springfield; and several nieces
and nephews. Services were held Friday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Contributions may be made to The
Kitchen, 420 E. Commercial, Springfield, Mo. 65803.
Ladd, Nile Dee 27 Jul 1923 - 8 Jul 2004 CCH-N 14 Jul 2004 & SN-L 10 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Dewey & Audrey (Johnson) Ladd; married 19 Nov 1941 Jerri
McReynolds]
Nile Dee Ladd, 80, Rockaway Beach died Thursday, July 8, 2004 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born July 27, 1923 in Sparta, the son of Dewey and
Audrey (Johnson) Ladd. On November 19, 1941, he married Jerri McReynolds. He was a
member of Bethel Baptist Church, Kansas City, Kansas. Nile served his country during
World War II in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1945. He worked for Phillips Petroleum,
retiring after 38 years. He and his wife then moved to Rockaway Beach where they have
lived for the past 21 years and where Nile enjoyed wonderful friends and fishing buddies.
He was known by the special nickname, "Unc." Survivors include: his loving wife of 62
years, Jerri Ladd, Rockaway Beach; his son, Larry Ladd and wife Dorothy, Mansfield;
two grandchildren, Jeff Ladd and wife Melanie, Republic and Lisa Ladd, Ionia; two great
grandchildren, Joshua and Sarah Ladd; a special aunt, Annabell Herbel, Springfield; and
numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by: his parents;
an infant son, Gary; and his sister Huba Shelton. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Troy Powell officiating.
Burial with military honors will followed in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Missouri.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
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Lafferty, Edward Herman 14 Sep 1882 - 24 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Son of ? & Lucy (Barr) Lafferty married Margie C. Pippen 16 Dec 1882 - 25
Feb 1953]
Edward Lafferty, 78, a resident of the Sparta community, died early Friday, Aug.
24 at the Christian Rest Home here. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charlie Davis,
Sparta. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin & Son Chapel, with the
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Lafferty, Larry Elvis, Rev. 31 Jan 1953 - 10 Dec 2001
Rev. Larry Elvis Lafferty, 48, of the Red Bank community near Ava, passed away
Monday Dec. 10, 2001, in his home. He was born July 31, 1953, in Springfield, the son
of Joe and Frances Lafferty. On June 17, 1972, he and Jeanette Winslow were married.
Larry was currently pastor of Chadwick Union Church. He had been a teacher for the
Plainview R-8 School System. Larry had a good sense of humor that he shared with all
his acquaintances. His garden reflected his green thumb. Larry loved his family and
especially enjoyed his grandchildren and taking care of his dogs. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Frances Lucille (Morris) Lafferty; and an infant son, Clinton Ray
Lafferty. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette; four children, Joe Lafferty and wife Candy,
Sparta, Larry Eugene Lafferty, Ozark, James Lafferty and wife Barbara, and David Eric

Lafferty, all of Red Bank; a foster daughter, Angel Lafferty, Red Bank; five
grandchildren, Nikki, Kyle, Christopher, Sabrina, and Tiffany; his father and step-mother,
Joe and Clara Lafferty, Ava; brothers and sisters and their spouses, Jimmy and Janice
Lafferty, Ava, June and John Durden, Springfield, Judy and Mike Willis, Sparta, Jean
and Rick Crawshaw, Ozark, Debbie and Rick Bilyeu, Springfield, Susie and Randy
Sisco, Chadwick, David and Stephenie Lafferty, Ava, Keith and Regina Lafferty, Ava,
and Kerry Dee Lafferty, Ava; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Milbern and Ruth
Winslow. Sparta; brothers-in-law, Wes Winslow, Ozark, Tom Winslow and wife
Michele, Sparta; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and other
relatives and friends. A funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday Dec. 13, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. J.C. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Bruner
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Springfield News-Leader,
December 11, 2001.
Lafferty, Margie C. (Pippin) 16 Dec 1882 - 25 Feb 1953 CCR 5 Mar 1953 p4
Mrs. Marga Lafferty was born Dec. 16, 1882 and passed away Feb. 25 at the age
of 70. She was married to Ed Lafferty and to this union were born nine children, eight of
whom preceded her in death. Early in life she was converted and united with the Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband, Ed Lafferty; one daughter, Mrs. Mable David;
seven grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one sister and five brothers. Funeral services
were conducted Saturday afternoon, Feb. 28, in the Linden Chapel by Rev. Roy Shipman.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
LaFollette, Julia Ann 1873 - 10 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
Mrs. Julia Ann LaFollette, 74, passed away Tuesday afternoon February 10, at the
Aurora hospital in Aurora, Mo., where she had been a patient for the past week. She lived
with her son, Ora LaFollette, south of Aurora on route 2. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at Blades Chapel with Rev. Roy Keith of Springfield officiating.
Burial was made in the church cemetery under the direction of the King Funeral Home of
Aurora. Survivors are three sons, Amos B. LaFollette, Strafford, Mo.; Ora of Aurora,
Mo., and Oval S. of Ash Grove, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs. Ada Keatts of Golden City,
Mo.; 22 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Mrs.
LaFollette and family were former Billings residents.
Lair, Della M. (Burgess) 13 Oct 1892 - Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
WEST PLAINS - Mrs. Della M. Lair, 82, West Plains, died at noon Monday in
West Plains, Memorial Hospital after a long illness. A long time resident of the Hocomo
area, Mrs. Lair was a 68-year member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. C. M. Vaughan, Moody, Mrs. Thelma Sigler, Hocomo, Mrs. Ellis Stokes,
West Plains and Mrs. Elmer Diediker, Ozark; two sons, Victor, of Wasco, Calif. and Don
of West Plains; two sisters, Mrs. Jess Vaughan and Mrs. Owen McCanles, both of
Moody; and one brother, John Burgess of Reunion; and 12 grandchildren, 14 great great
grandchildren and one great, great grandchildren. Services were under direction of
Robertson of West Plains

Lair, Gratz 9 Feb 1900 - 22 Jan 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of William C. & Nettie Lair]
Gratz Lair, 88, of Ontario, California, died Jan. 22 at Ontario Community
Hospital. Services for Mr. Lair were held Jan. 24 at Stone Funeral Home. Entombment,
was in Bellevue Mausoleum. A retired building contractor, Mr. Lair was a native of
Ozark. He had lived in Ontario, California for 59 years. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Montclair. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; two sons, William Lair,
Ontario, and Monroe Lair, Rancho Cucamonga, California; two stepsons, Sam Gold,
Ontario and Randy Gold, San Luis Obispo, California; a daughter, Rosalie Rowley,
Montclair; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Lair, James Clarence 1890 - 28 Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
James Clarence Lair 78, Hocomo, died Saturday morning in West Plains
Memorial Hospital. A lifelong Howell County farmer, Mr. Lair was a member of Prairie
Grove Church of Christ some 50 years. Survivors include his wife, Della; two sons,
Victor, Search, Ark. and Don, West Plains; four daughters, Mrs. C. M. Vaughan, Mrs.
Thomas Sigler and Mrs. Ellie Stokes, all of West Plains and Mrs. Elmer Deideker of
Ozark; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Lair, John William 13 Feb 1944 - 29 Dec 2006 SN-L 31 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Harry Lee & Joan (Wren) Lair; married 14 May 1978 Lenora Adams]
John William Lair, 62, of Fair Grove, Mo., born February 13, 1944, at Strafford,
Mo., passed away December 29, 2006, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He retired
after 17 years of service with SRC, Springfield. John and Lenora (Adams) Lair were
united in marriage on May 14, 1978, in Springfield. He attended East Grand Church of
Christ. "PaPa" loved fishing and watching his grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his son William Todd Lair; mother Joan (Wren) Lair; father Harry Lee Lair; infant
sister Harriet Lee Lair; and sisters, Ivey Lynn Akins, Sherry Bogue and Mary Ann
Munsford. He is survived by his children, John (Shannon) and Lorna Lair, of Sparta,
Tricia Spear and Max White, of Springfield, Dawnetta and Chris Brewer, of Fair Grove,
Dustin and Stacy Lair, of Fair Grove, and James and Shannon Lair, of Springfield; 13
grandchildren: Jessica, Bradley, Shannon, Steven, Dalton, Tarra, Trenton, Alex, Sage,
Xavier, Michael, Sky, and Rocky; brothers, Denton and Nereida Childs, of Fayetteville,
Ark., Kent and Gwen Childs, of Springfield, Ill., Allen and Joanna Childs, of Morrisville,
Lindsey Childs, of Boaz; sister Diane Routh, of Branson West; numerous nieces and
nephews; cousins, Beverly and Phyllis; and Aunt Betty, of Kansas City. Funeral services
will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home North on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at 1 p.m. Burial
will follow in Greenlawn North Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, Jan. 1, 2007, from
6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lair, William Carroll 29 Feb 1872 - 27 Jul 1948 CCR 29 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of James & Betty (Cook) Lair; married 3 Feb 1895 Nettie Alexander McLean
3 Sep 1878 - 17 Jun 1967]
Word was received here this week of the death of W.C. Lair Tuesday evening at
his home in Ontario, Calif. Burial will be there Friday. The Lairs were former Ozark
residents before going to California several years ago.

Lakey, Gary Keith Allen 1 Apr 1977 - 6 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: Son of Gary & ? (Fish) Lakey]
BILLINGS - Gary Keith Allen Lakey, the five-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary
Lakey, Billings, died at 8:13 a.m. Wednesday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield. Beside
his parents, he is survived by a brother, Michael, of the home, maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Lester Lovins, Vermont; maternal grandfather, Roe Fish, Mountain Grove, paternal
grandfather, Elias Lakey, Route 3, Ava and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary
Osborn, Willow Springs. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Stillings
Cemetery, south of Ava, with the Rev. Bob Huskey officiating. Services were under the
direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Lakins, Helda (Lane) DeBoard 14 Dec 1895 - 19 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of ? Lane]
Mrs. Helda Lakins, 83, Republic, mother of Claude DeBoard, Sparta and sister of
Clyde Lane, Billings, died last Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center. Funeral
Services were held Monday in the Hurley church of God, with burial in Hood Cemetery
near Hurley.
Lamar, Bertha Elizabeth (Everly) 6 Sep 1914 - 28 Apr 2006 SN-L 30 Apr 2006
Bertha Elizabeth Lamar, 91, of Ozark, passed away on April 28, 2006, in her
home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in the chapel of
ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at White Chapel. Interment will follow in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time on
Wednesday.
AND
Lamar, Bertha Elizabeth (Everly) 6 Sep 1914 - 20 Apr 2006 SN-L 2 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Gladys (McIntosh) Everly; married Jan 1937 Edward L.
Lamar]
Bertha Elizabeth Lamar, the daughter of Elmer and Gladys (McIntosh) Everly,
was born on September 6, 1914, in the log cabin that her great-grandfather built when he
came home from the Civil War, and where her grandfather and father were also born. On
April 28, 2006, she passed away in her home, at the age of 91. Bertha was raised in a
Christian home and gave her heart to Jesus when she was nine years old. Bertha stated,
"As the oldest child I resented some of the responsibilities I had to assume. At times I
was extremely stubborn, adamantly refusing to be obedient. Being a regular attendant at
church, I knew that someday I would have to make a decision about yielding my life to
Christ. I felt guilt about my stubbornness and just couldn't sleep as I should. One night I
just got out of bed, knelt and gave my life to God, promising to follow in all ways but
especially asking help to overcome my problems. Then I made a public profession at our
next revival, and was baptized in a creek when the weather got warmer. Being a Christian
means letting Jesus be Lord of my life. It means striving to be Christ-like in all things. It
means being able to walk in direct communication with God. It means being able to let
others see Jesus in me." For many years she was a faithful member of Grant Avenue
Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, worked in the nursery, sang in
the choir, and was a member of the Women's Missionary Union. In January 1937, Bertha

was united in marriage with Edward L. Lamar and to this union five children were born.
She was a devoted mother. Her children remember the songs she sang, the stories she told
that passed on her heritage, the things she taught them about living-to always do your
best and look for the positive in everything but most of all the way she lived that showed
them God's love. For 30 years she was active in the Ozark Dogwood Trails Council of the
Girl Scouts. She worked as a leader and trainer and served as Second Vice President of
the council. During her free time, she enjoyed working with roses, writing poetry,
sewing, crafts, gardening, working with herbs and plants. She also enjoyed reading and
was an excellent cook. Bertha is survived by two sons, John and his wife, LaVonna, of
Kansas City, Missouri, and Joe Lamar, of Republic; two daughters, Barbara Morgan and
her husband, Von, of Ozark and Harriet List and her husband, Rick, of Branson; one sonin-law, Thomas Shane, of Ozark; 16 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and nine great
great-grandchildren. She is also survived by four sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law,
many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of treasured friends, especially
those at Franciscan Villa where she resided for the past eight years. She was preceded in
death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Marlene Shane, three grandchildren, one
brother and two sisters. Funeral services will b e2 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, 2006, in the
chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at White Chapel. Interment will follow in
White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until
service time on Wednesday. In her honor, memorials may be made to the St. John's
Hospice House, 1378 E. Republic Road, Springfield, Missouri 65804, or may be left with
the funeral home. Even though she lived alone for the past 16 years, Bertha was always
quick to say, "I really don't live alone, God is always there with me. We have good talks,
my Lord and I. He is my total peace and happiness." Bertha will be deeply missed by her
family until they join her in her wonderful Heavenly home. Online memorial condolences
may be left at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Lamb, James Carter "Chard" 22 Dec 1921 - 5 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of William & Flossie (Brooks) Lamb; married Fern]
James Carter "Chard" Lamb, 67, of Springfield, died at 3 p.m. Feb. 5 in his home
after a short illness. Services for Mr. Lamb were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the AyreGoodwin Funeral Chapel, with the Rev, Harley Lawson officiating. Burial with military
honors was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Lamb was born Dec. 22, 1921. He was
retired from Anheuser Busch, and was an Army veteran of World War II. His survivors
include his wife, Fern; a daughter, Linda Pierce, Springfield; a son, Reggie Lamb,
Springfield; two brothers, Buff Lamb, Ozark, and Tommy Lamb, Henderson, Kentucky;
a sister, Clady Beckett, Princeton, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Kim Mines, Teri
Boggess, Angie Nell, and Brian Nell; and three great-grandchildren.
Lamb, L.E. “Buff” 1 Feb 1924 - 16 Nov 2001
L.E. "Buff" Lamb, 77, Ozark, passed away Friday Nov. 16, 2001, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born Feb. 1, 1924, in Princeton, Ky., the son of
William and Flossie (Brooks) Lamb. Buff left home at the age of 13 and moved to
Michigan to join Jack Raum's Rodeo. He rode bulls and broncos and as a motorcycle
daredevil jumped burning buildings and rows of cars. In 1945 he moved to Ozark and in
1947 became Ozark's first Town Marshall. He helped develop the Ozark Police

Department and served there for 18 years. He became Christian County Sheriff in 1965
and served for 16 years before retiring in 1985. When not serving as sheriff he worked on
the Alaskan Pipeline as a powder charge man. In 1991 he and Arlene Davis were
married. He was preceded in death be his parents; six brothers, Carter, Virgil, Griffen,
Reginald, Alex, and Hershal Lamb; and a son, Randy Hursh, in 1998. He is survived by
his wife, Arlene; a sister, Clady Beckett and husband J.C.; a brother, Thomas Lamb, all
of Eddyville, Ky.; a daughter, Penny Glossip and husband Garry, Ozark, Mo.; three stepsons, Larry Davis and Sharon, Jeff Davis and Robin, and Ken Davis and Darlene, all of
Ozark; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday Nov. 19, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the L.E. "Buff" Lamb Rodeo Scholarship Fund in care of
Ozark Bank. Springfield News-Leader, November 18, 2001.
Lamb, Ruby Jo (Martin) 19 Aug 1917 - 20 Mar 1989 OH 23 Mar 1989
Ruby Jo Lamb, 71, formerly of Springfield and Rogersville, died at 8:27 a.m.
March 20 at Springfield Community Hospital. Graveside services for Ms. Lamb were
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Hazelwood Cemetery with Charles Atkins
officiating. A former administrator for Northside Nursing Home until her retirement, Ms.
Lamb was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sisters and brothersin-law, Helen and Don Stafford, Taneyville, and Lucille and Herbert Wilson, Forsyth;
and one brother and sister-in-law, Homer R. and Luanna Martin, Springfield.
Lamb, William Everett 1923 - 16 Oct 2004
SN-L 18 Oct 2004
William Everett Lamb, age 81, of Ozark, Mo., died at 6:55 p.m. Saturday,
October 16, 2004, at Cox South hospital. Funeral services will be on Wednesday,
October 20, 2004, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial with military
honors to follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday in
the funeral home, where visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Lamberson, Randall Lynn, SFC 1969 - 10 Apr 2006 SN-L 18 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Bill & Joy Lamberson; married Dana Ray]
Sergeant First Class Randall Lynn Lamberson, age 36, of Fort Campbell, Ky.,
formerly of Springfield, Mo., died Monday, April 10, 2006, in Balad, Iraq. He was the
son of Bill Lamberson and the late Joy LambersonKlock. He is also survived by his wife,
Dana (Ray) Lamberson, Fort Campbell, Ky.; one daughter, Kelsi Lamberson of Fort
Campbell, Ky.; one son, Evan Lamberson of Fort Campbell, Ky.; two brothers, Kevin
and wife, Nicola Lamberson, of Clever, Mo., and David and wife, Kristen Lamberson, of
Republic, Mo. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 2006,
at Calvary Baptist Church in Republic, Mo. Hwy 60 West and funeral services will be 10
a.m. Friday, April 21, 2006, at Calvary Baptist Church. A funeral procession will be led
to Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be
made to US Bank for Kelsi and Evan Lamberson Education Fund. Arrangements are
being handled by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home LTD, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St.,
Springfield, Mo. Friends may send condolences to walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.

Lambert, Glen 29 Jul 1918 - 8 Dec 1990 OH 13 Dec 1990
[Note: Son of Glen & Carrie Lambert; married Ruth]
Glen Lambert, 72, Nixa, died at 2:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, 1990 in his home. He
was born in Shawnee, Kan. on July 29, 1918 to Glen and Carrie Lambert. He was a tax
examiner for the Kansas Department of Revenue and served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. He had been a resident of Nixa since 1981. He is survived by his wife,
Ruth; two daughters, Carla Coberly, Nixa; and Janice Thacker, Merriam, Kan.; and two
grandchildren. Services were Tuesday in Penwell-Gable Funeral Home, Topeka, Kan.
Local arrangements were under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Lambeth, Anita Louise 31 May 1965 - 31 May 1965 CCR 3 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Audie & Shirley (Vaughan) Lambeth]
Graveside services for Anita Louise Lambert, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Audie Lambeth, 1501 East Whiteside, will be at 10:30 a.m. today in the Prospect
Cemetery with the Rev. Max Edmondson officiating. The baby died at 3:05 p.m.
Monday, six hours after birth. Surviving are her parents; paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Theodore Nelson, 2723 West State; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oren Vaughan,
Ozark; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Lene Kerr, Macks Creek; maternal great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Vaughan of Ozark; maternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Lillie Hale, Galena.
Lambeth, Carrie Winona 1876 - 9 Feb 1961 CCR 16 Feb 1961 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Winona Lambeth, 84, of Aurora who died
suddenly Thursday at 1 p.m. in her home,. were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Arnold
Chapel with the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial was in the Odd Fellows
Cemetery in Marionville. She moved to Aurora from BIllings about 12 years ago. She
was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Opal Singer
of Winslow, Ariz, and Mrs. Edith Crumley of Aurora; a son, Harry Lambeth of Billings;
a sister, Mrs. Lettie Kimes of Ontario, Calif., five grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Lambeth, Homer S. 26 Oct 1911 - 25 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Jess & Ellen Lambeth]
Homer S. Lambeth , 75, Ford land, died his home Tuesday after a long illness. He
was born Oct. 26, 1912 in Taneyville, Mo. to Jess and Ellen Lambeth. He is a veteran of
the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He is a Thirty-second Degree Mason,
former member of the Forsyth Lodge and a member of the American Legion. Survived
by two brothers Chester of Fair Play, Hiram, McClurg; three sisters, Violet Hoovler,
Springfield, Edith Jones, Yakima, Wash., and Jean Boggs, Ava; several nieces and
nephews. Graveside services will be on Friday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m, at the Garrison
Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday morning from 10 a.m. to noon at the Marsh Funeral
Home, Fordland. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Lambeth, Jesse P. 31 Aug 1934 - 30 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Doris]

OZARK - Jesse P. Lambeth, 42, Chadwick, died at10 p.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a 16-month illness. Mr. Lambeth was a native of Forsyth and
had lived in Taney County until moving to Chadwick in 1960. He was a supervisor at
Reyco Manufacturing, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Doris; one sons, Michael,
of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Denice Lynn, Surf City, N. C.; one brother, Don
Lambeth, Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Reba Ragsdale and Mrs Wanda Whiteid, both of
Forsyth, Mrs. Julie Minnick, Ozark, and Mrs Diana McDaniel, Springfield. Arrangements
will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Lambeth, Jesse P. 31 Aug 1934 - 30 May 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
OZARK - Jesse P. Lambeth, 42, Chadwick, died at10 p.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a 16-month illness. Mr. Lambeth was a native of Forsyth and
had lived in Taney County until moving to Chadwick in 1960. He was a supervisor at
Reyco Manufacturing, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Doris; one sons, Michael,
of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Denice Lynn, Surf City, N. C.; one brother, Don
Lambeth, Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Reba Ragsdale and Mrs Wanda Whiteid, both of
Forsyth, Mrs. Julie Minnick, Ozark, and Mrs Diana McDaniel, Springfield. Services were
at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Lambeth, William R. 28 Aug 1909 - 17 Jul 1971 CCR 22 Jul 1971 p8
[Note: married Ruth]
William L. “Buddy” Lambeth, 62, Billings, was pronounced dead on arrival at
Aurora Hospital at 6 p.m. Saturday. Mr. Lambeth, a well-known area farmer, had
suffered a stroke July 8 and had been a patient at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield,
returning to his home Saturday morning. A member of the Shiloh Baptist Church, Mr.
Lambeth is survived by his wife, Ruth of the home; a daughter, Miss Nilene Lambeth,
Springfield; a son, Buddy Paul Lambeth, Marionville; a sister, Mrs. Edrie Gardner,
Springfield, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Shiloh
Baptist Church with burial in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction of BradfordSurridge.
Lamkin, Mary Hellen (Moore) Cox 2 Jun 1913 - 11 Mar 2004 CCH-N 11 Mar 2004
& CCH-N 17 Mar 2004
Mary Hellen Lamkin, 90, Nixa, died Wednesday, March 11, 2004 in Christian
Health Care, Nixa. She was born June 2, 1913 in Willow Springs. Lamkin's parents
moved to Kansas when she was a small girl. She married George Cox on Nov. 6, 1932 in
Ashland, Kan. To this union six children were born. Cox died Feb. 2, 1942. Mary Hellen
Moore married Ernest Lamkin Dec. 25, 1950 in Protection, Kan., where they lived for
about 30 years. They moved to Wichita, Kan., where Ernest died Oct. 12, 1989. Lamkin
was a member of the Southern Baptist Church of Coldwater, Kan. She was preceded in
death by her parents; three children, George Cox Jr., Larry Cox and Shirley Cox; and
three grandchildren, Wayburn Ernest, Trever and Boomer. Survivors include three
children, Mary Ann Huffman, Clever, Raymond Cox, Tanner, Ala., and William Cox,
Reeds Spring; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren;
sisters, Cora Wilkens, Visalia, Calif., Millie Heincy, Minneola, Kan., and Vandilla

Gruesing, Leoti, Kan. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. March 13 in Resthaven Gardens
of Memory, Wichita, Kan. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Lammon, Lauren Nicole (Hanewich) Huff 15 Dec 1979 - 31 May 2005 SN-L 3 Jun
2005
[Note: Daughter of ? & Sheila (?) Hanewich; married first ? Huff; married second Chad
Lammon]
Lauren Nicole Lammon, age 25, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2005, in
her home. She was born December 15, 1979, in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of
Michael and Sheila Uzzle Hanewich. Lauren attended St. Joseph's College in Indiana. On
October 16, 2004, she married Chad Lammon. She was a wonderful homemaker. She
enjoyed taking care of her daughter, Hailey. She and her husband, Chad were looking
forward to welcoming their second daughter, Phoebe, in September. Survivors include
her husband, Chad Lammon, Nixa; her daughter, Hailey Nicole Huff, Nixa; her stepson,
David Lammon, Nixa; her mother, Sheila Hanewich, Wheatfield, Indiana; two brothers,
Matthew and fiancee, Celina, and nephew, Michael, Maryland, and Brian Hanewich and
fiancee, Mallory, Wheatfield, Indiana; her aunt, Linda Uzzle, Maryland; and her parentsin-law, Clancey and Brenda Burtts, Nixa, and David and Anne Lammon, Texas; and
brother-in-law, Wade Lammon, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her father. A
visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A service
will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Weston Cemetery, Rensselaer,
Indiana. The family requests donations to the Lauren Nicole Hanewich Lammon
Memorial Fund, St. Joseph's College, PO Box 869, Rensselaer, Indiana 47978.
Lampe, Matthew 1959 - 17 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
Services for Matthew Lampe, 19, of Springfield were held Monday in Greenlawn
North with the Rev. J. D. Little officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr.
Lampe died last Thursday at St. John’s Regional Health Center about an hour after a
motorcycle accident. A brother, John is among those surviving.
Land, Cecil Delzo 12 Dec 1910 - 22 May 1991 NN-E 30 May 1991
[Note: married Bernice 19 Apr 1917 - 15 Oct 1993]
Cecil Delzo Land, 80, Route 2, Billings, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 22,
1991, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was a retired U.S. Army
captain and a well-known businessman in Billings. He owned and operated the Bank
Tavern for 36 years. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 676, Republic
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 4593, Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379, and WOW of
Omaha, Neb. Survivors include his wife, Bernice; a son, Charles Edward, of the home;
two brothers, Jewel Dean, Hoxie, Ark., and Basel Andrew, Portia, Ark.; a sister, Bridie
Mondy, Arlington, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were
Friday in Springfield National Cemetery with masonic rites by Bill Moore and military
rites by American Legion Post No. 676, and VFW No. 3404 and 963. Arrangements were
under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Memorial contributions may be
made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Land, Maryia Helen (Godsey) 10 Aug 1929 - 9 Mar 2004 SN-L 17 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Townsend & Helen Godsey; marries 21 May 1952 Gaylord “Gay”
Kenneth Land]
Maryia Helen Godsey Land, 74, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on March 9,
2004, at Skaggs Community Health Center. Pidge, as her family and friends knew her,
fought a long and protracted battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Pidge
was born in St. Joseph, Missouri, on August 10, 1929, to the late Helen and Townsend
Godsey. In 1934, the family moved to Jefferson City and in 1940 to Hollister, and then
four years later to Columbia. Pidge received her Associate of Arts Degree from Stephens
College in 1949 at which time the family moved to Branson and Pidge continued her
studies at the University of Arkansas. In 1951, she met Gaylord (Gay) Kenneth Land, and
on May 21, 1952, they were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Branson. In
1953, Gay and Pidge moved to North Carolina, then returned to Branson in 1966 with
their three children. Pidge worked at the College of the Ozarks for 26 years where she
supervised the Circulation Department. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree (with
honors) from the College of the Ozarks in 1974. She worked alongside her husband for
many years at the Shepherd of the Hills Farm as a cast member and also supervised the
parking lot crew. Pidge was an enthusiastic quilter, square dancer and for many years a
nationally recognized Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. She was instrumental in
forming the Branson Park Board and led the effort to build the Branson Municipal Pool.
She volunteered for many years as a leader for the Girl Scouts as well as helping out with
the local Boy Scouts. Pidge loved the outdoors and taught her children and grandchildren
to appreciate and respect the world around them, passing on her love of the Ozark
Mountains, canoeing, camping, caving, trees, flowers and birds. She was an avid
gardener, was well known for her "Pidge's Pickles," and raised some of the areas most
beautiful irises. Although seriously handicapped with a "bum hip", she never allowed it
to keep her from enjoying a ramble in the woods or a long swim. Pidge loved God and
her family, music, theater and a good puzzle. She passed on her passion for reading,
sewing and crafts to her children and grandchildren. Pidge was a member of the United
Methodist Church where she was a longtime choir member and served on the Board of
Trustees. Pidge was preceded in death 16 months ago by Gaylord Kenneth Land, her
beloved husband of 50 years. She is survived by her three children, Scot and wife Diana
of Redmond, Washington, Cindy Barkley and husband David of Kirbyville, and Jace and
wife Lisa of Clever, Missouri; grandchildren Nathan and Jason Frans, Gabriel, Rachel,
and Rebekah Land; sister Katye Elsea and husband of Marshall, Missouri; 13 nephews
and nieces; and other relatives and friends too numerous to name. Pidge's older brother
Bil died in 2002. A visitation is planned for March 19, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at
Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson with the family. A remembrance and Celebration of
Life service is planned for Saturday, March 20, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist
Church. All friends and acquaintances are most welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions can be made to Ozark Mountain Bank (attention Cindy Barkley) for a
project to honor Pidge with a "Gift of Life" through World Vision.
Land, Maude R. (?) Fay 13 Sep1880 - 26 Jan 1968 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: mother of Nathan Irving Fay 15 May 1906 - 19 May 1993]

Mrs. Maude E. Land, 87, of Ozark, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a two-weeks illness. Mrs. Land had moved in 1956 from Oak Hill,
Iowa to Ozark where she had made her home with a son, Nathan Fay. Survivors, besides
the son, include a step-son John Land, Sigourney, Iowa; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Gertrude Land, Oak Hill, Iowa, and Mrs. Josephine Kenison, Sigourney; a sister, Mrs.
Myrtle Able, Clarkston, Wash.; seven grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Christian Church at Osceola, Iowa, with the
Rev. John Dale officiating. Burial was in Green Bay Cemetery with Adams of Ozark in
charge.
Lander, Susie (Bilyeu) 1887 - Jul 1959
CCR 23 Jul 1959 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Lander, 72, of Route 1, Berryville, Ark, were held
Wednesday afternoon, July 22 at McCullough Church near Viola, Mo with the Rev.
Carter Smalley officiating. Burial was in McCullough Cemetery under direction of the
Nelson Funeral Home of Berryville, Ark. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Lonnie
Hendrickson, Route 1, Berryville, Ark., Mrs. Perry Swafford, Route 1, Ozark, Mrs. Ray
Edwards, Aurora, Mrs. Loren Rader, Shell Knob, Mo., Mrs. Robert Martin, Lebanon,
Mo., Mrs. Leon Baldwin, El Paso, Texas, one son, Dale Lander, Route 1, Berryville, two
brothers, Jimmie Bilyeu, Ozark and Martin Bilyeu, Nixa, four sisters, Mrs. Millie
Wilhite, Holly, Colo., Mrs. Sarah Henderickson, Broken Arrow, Okla, Mrs. Belle
Lawrence, Viola, Mo., 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Landers, Ada M. (Terry) 7 Feb 1895 - Nov 1975 OH 27 Nov 1975 p6
[Note: Daughter Miles & Ione Terry; married 11 Feb 1914 Joel C. Landers 14 May 1886
- 12 Sep 1956]
SPOKANE - Mrs. Ada M. Landers, 80, Wichita, Kan, a former resident of
Spokane, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Wichita following a long illness. Mrs. Landers
moved to Wichita from Spokane in 1958. She was a member of Olivett Baptist Church
there. Survivors include two sons, Eldridge “Eddie” of Wichita, Kan. and Donald of
Pleasanton, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Clara Boyd, Buhl, Idaho. Services for Mrs. Ada M.
Landers, 80, Wichita, Kan. were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church with the
Rev. Robert R. Miller officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery, under direction
of Ralph Thieme of Springfield.
Landers, Charles Henry 7 Sep 1888 - 10 Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas & Margaret Elizabeth (Oakley) Landers; married first Lou Sarah
Phipps 17 Sep 1888 - 7 Jan 1950; married second Lennie who married first a Tilton]
Charles H. Landers, 79, Greeley, Colo. died Saturday morning in his home. He
spent most of his life in Highlandville and Nixa communities before moving to Greeley
in 1954. He is survived by his widow, Lennie; one son, Raymond, 2617 West Lincoln,
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Netzer, Billings, Mrs. Iris Little, Clever; three
stepsons, William Tilton, Denver, Colo., Harold, Cheyenne, Wyo., Don, Scotts Bluff,
Neb.; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Nixa First Baptist church and burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris.

Landers, Fred Alton 7 May 1879 - 12 Nov 1952 CCR 20 Nov 1952 p8
Fred A. Landers of Auburn, Calif., a former resident of the Highlandville
community, died last Wednesday in a Sacramento, Calif. Hospital after a lingering
illness. The body will arrive in Springfield at 5:40 a.m. Thursday. Funeral arrangements
are under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
AND
Landers, Fred Alton 7 May 1879 - 12 Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov 1952 p8
[note: this gives middle initial W., but had information on Fred Alton Landers, son of
Henry Hill & Mary (Cox) Landers mar 4 Sep 1896 Belle Chastain]
Funeral services for Fred W. Landers, 73, a former Ozarkian and retired Baptist
minister who died November 12 in a Sacramento, California hospital after a long illness,
were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Tory Pleasant Grove Baptist Church near
Highlandville by the Rev. Ross Carter. Mr. Landers is survived by his wife Belle of
Sacramento; two sons, Elmer and Jack, both of Reno, Nev.; five daughters, Mrs. Nola
Manderino of Pueblo, Colo, Mrs., Ruth Tucci of Pueblo, Mrs. Leota Hutcheson, of
Oxnard, Calif, Mrs. Esther Walker of Trowbridge, Calif and Mrs. Bertha Muller of Santa
Monica; a brother, Herbert Mayberry of Mt. Vernon, 10 grandchildren and 14 great
grandparents. Both Mr. and Mrs. Landers were natives of Southwest Missouri. They
taught in Christian County for several years and made their home near Highlandville.
Burial was made in Mayberry Cemetery under direction of Dee Fossett Funeral Home of
Mt. Vernon.
Landers, Helen (Achziger) 4 May 1913 - 26 Jun 2006 SN-L 2 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Marie Achziger; married Raymond Landers]
Helen Landers, 93, of Springfield, died June 26, 2006, at Magnolia Square
Nursing Home. She was born May 4, 1913, in Greeley, Colo., to John and Marie
Achziger. At the end of World War II, she met and married the love of her life, Raymond
Landers. They spent many happy years together in Springfield, where Raymond worked
for and retired from the Springfield Police Department. Survivors include two brothers,
Clarence Achziger of Eaton, Colo., and Harvey Achziger of Sumter, S.C.; two sisters,
Florine Meeker of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., and Esther Bauer Orr of Houston, Texas;
several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Debbie Yocum and Jean Landers
Martin. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and three
brothers. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Community Hospice of
America or the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Landers has been cremated and private
burial will be held at a later date, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Burial will be in the Highlandville. IOOF Cemetery beside her husband.
Landers, Henry Washington 29 May 1879 - 23 Apr 1947 CCR 1 May 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas F. & Mary Francis (Landers) Landers; married Bertha; married
Clara 20 Aug 1885 - 26 Apr 1965]
Henry Washington Landers was born in Christian county, Missouri, on May 29,
1879, and passed away April 23, 1947, following a lingering illness. He was converted to
Christ early in life and at the time of his death was a member at the Taturn Chapel Baptist
church. Surviving are his wife, Clara, 11 children; nine grandchildren; one brother, Joel
C. Landers; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday

afternoon in the Highlandville school auditorium by Rev. Russell Ward of Republic and
Rev. Conrad Willard of Bolivar. Burial was in the Highlandville cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Landers, Joel C. 14 May 1886 - 12 Sep 1956 CCR 20 Sep 1956 p1
[Note: married Ada]
Funeral services for Joel C. Landers, 70, who died Wednesday, Sept 12, at his
home at Spokane were held Sunday afternoon at the Spokane Baptist Church of which he
was a member with Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Ada Landers; two sons, Elbridge Landers of Wichita, Kan. and Donald
Landers of Seattle, Wash., and six grandchildren.
Landers, Lou Sarah (Phipps) 17 Sep 1888 - 7 Jan CCR 19 Jan 1950
[Note: Daughter of James F. & Olive Henrietta (Baird) Phipps; married 26 Dec 1909
Charley Henry Landers 17 Sep 1888 - 10 Aug 1968]
Funeral services were held January 9 in the Nixa Baptist Church for Mrs. Charles
H. Landers, 81, who died January 7 in her home in Nixa. A second service was held in
the Highlandville Baptist Church. The Rev. Worth Caughron officiated at both services.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Bearers were Frank Fox, Frank Phipps, Clyde Phipps, George Fox, Cecil Phipps and
Clell Campbell. Lou Sarah Phipps was born to Frank and Olive Phipps in Thackery,
Illinois on September 17, 1888. She spent most of her life in the Nixa and Highlandville
communities. On December 26, 1909, she was united in marriage to Charles H. Landers
and to this union were born four children. One son, Cletus, preceded her in death on June
14, 1848. She was converted at the age of 16. and was united with the Prospect Baptist:
Church. Later, she moved her membership to Highlandville, then to Nixa. She leaves her
husband, Charles, of the home; one son, Raymond Landers of Springfield; two.
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Netzer of Billings and Mrs. Iris Little of Clever, three brothers,
Robert and David Phipps, both of Highlandville and William Phipps of Ponce de Leon;
four sisters, Mrs. Delia Fox and Mrs. Lissa Fox. both of Springfield, Mrs. Rose Adams of Ozark, and Mrs. Diamia Shetley of St. Louis; and five grandchildren.
Landers, Martha Jane (Adams) 14 Oct 1884 - 3 Jan 1950 CCR 12 Jan 1950
[Note: married 12 Aug 1908 William Franklin Landers 2 Aug 1884 - 8 Sep 1932]
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Jane Landers, 65, were held Friday afternoon in
the Selmore Baptist Church. Mrs. Landers died Tuesday, January 3. The Rev Worth
Caughron officiated at the funeral services. Burial was in the: Selmore Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. An obituary, submitted by the survivors, follows:
Obituary The gates of Heaven have swung ajar and another soul has entered into that
mysterious realm that lies yet further onward that all men seek and hope to attain; that
place that is the final resting place of the soul of mortal man. This time the gates of
Heaven. have encircled and closed upon the soul of Martha Jane Adams, who came into
this world on the 14th day of October 1884, and whom the Lord saw proper to take our
from our midst on the 3rd day of January, 1950, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 20
days. She was joined in holy wedlock and united in the bonds of matrimony with William

Franklin Landers the 12th day of August, 1908, which union was blessed with God's
greatest gift of four children, all of whom are living and who are unable to comprehend
the magnitude of their loss nor to obtain solace for their aching hearts and agonizing
souls. They are Mrs. Alta White of Highlandville, Mrs. Geraldine Patterson of Galena,
Mrs. Verenece White of Ozark, and Mrs. Opal McLean of Nixa; seven grandchildren,
one great-grandson, and one brother, J.H. Adams of Ozark. At the age of 14 years she
became a staunch believer in the teachings of the Lord and Master, and, in obedience
with His commands, united with the Prospect Baptist Church. In later years her
membership was moved to the Highlandville Baptist church of which she was a true and
loyal member even until her death. She lived so that when her summons came to join the
innumerable throng that moves to that mysterious realm, she was ready and passed from
the repose of life into that of death and thence through the Gates of the Kingdom of
Heaven into the Reward of eternal glorious, everlasting life that is the reward and the
inherent right of all of God's children. Her husband passed away 17 years ago, September
8, 1932. A vast throng of friends survive her. Besides her daughters; she is sadly missed
by a number of other relatives all of whom will ever miss her cheery smile and lovable
heart. Perhaps the sentiments of the our survivors may, better be expressed by the
following: Dearest Mother, thou has left us, Oh 'Tis sad to say farewell: But 'tis God, who
has bereft us, He doeth all things well, Tho we never-more shall greet thee Neath' the
circle of the sun, But in Heaven we hope to meet thee When our work on Earth is done.
Landers, Troy G. 17 Feb 1892 - 28 Dec 1947 CCR 1 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of William W. & Lucy Jane (Ward) Landers; 1900 census gives birthdate as
1888; married before 1920 ? Carter]
Troy G. Landers, 59-year-old Frisco machinest of 1521 State, Springfield, died at
11:15 o’clock Sunday night at a hospital there only a few hours after entering the
hospital. Mr. Landers had been a resident of Springfield for the past 25 years and all but
two years of that time he had been a machinist at the Frisco west shops. Survivors include
a son, Jack, of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Bishop of Warrensburg, Miss
Madelyn Jane and Miss Patsy Sue Landers of Springfield; a brother, Frank of
Highlandville; sisters Miss Roxa Landers of Kansas City, Mrs. Dee Gilmore of
Springfield, Mrs. Walsie Gideon of Wenatchee, Wash., Mrs. O.W. Jones of Miami, Fla.,
Mrs. Del Hammond of Ponce de Leon, and Mrs. Adell Young and Mrs. C.M. Brown of
Springfield, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 12:30 Tuesday
afternoon in Herman Lohmeyer chapel, with the Rev. E.C. Sechler officiating. The body
was taken to Highlandville for burial. Pallbearers were Billy Gilmore, Warren Pritcher,
J.D. Emil, Stanley and Clell Landers, all nephews.
Landers, Woodie (Tate) 2 Jan 1882 - 4 Oct 1950 CCR 13 Oct 1950
[Note: Daughter of Samuel B. & Mary E. (Hawkins) Tate; married 1912 R. Frank
Landers 15 Mar 1883 - 11 Jul 1959]
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Landers, 68, were held Sunday afternoon in the
Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Mrs. Landers
was born Woodie Tate, the daughter of Samuel B. and Mary E. Tate, on January 2, 1882.
She was united in marriage to R.F. Landers in 1912 and to them two children were born.
She is survived by her husband, Frank Landers, one daughter, Maxine Shirkey; a son,

James D. Landers; three grandchildren, Arvilla Maples and Jimmy Gale and Gwendolyn
Kay Landers; a brother, O.H. Tate of Chestnut Ridge; and a sister, Bessie Reed of
Detroit, Mich. Burial was in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home.
Landes, Dwaine L. "Bud" 18 Jun 1921 - 10 Mar 1999 CCH-N 17 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of John T. "Jack" & Florence G. (Pulse) Landes; married 23 Sep 1941 Helen
Louise Stine 19 Mar 1898 - 6 Jul 1980]
D. L. "Bud" Landes, age 77, of Ozark, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999. He was
born June 18, 1921 in Sioux City, Iowa, and was the son of John T. "Jack" and Florence
G. (Pulse) Landes. On September 23, 1941 he and Helen Louise Stine were married. Mr.
Landes owned and operated Ozark Transfer Company for many years. He served his
community as a member of the Ozark Board of Education, Ozark Lions Club, and the
Springfield Traffic Club. Survivors include: his wife, Helen; four daughters, Pat Rainey
and her husband Gary, Peggy McDaniel and her husband Albert, Suzanne Blansit, and
Mary Jane Landes, all of Ozark; seven grandchildren, John Rainey and his wife Liz,
Karen Massey and her husband Dwight, Carrie and Libbey McDaniel, Scott Blansit,
Bryan Walker, and Johna Wynn; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and their husbands,
Margie and David McKay, Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Ruth Ann and Bill Hanks, Ozark;
and his mother-in-law, Maggie Stine, Ozark. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a
son, John Landes; a grandson, Jason Wynn; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Lou and
Jay Monger; and an infant brother, William. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 13, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes and Rev. Neal
Grubaugh, officiating. Entombment was in Ozark Cemetery. Visitation was 5-7 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest
Missouri Chapter, Alzheimer's Association.
Landes, Helen Louise (Stine) 11 Apr 1923 - 25 Jun 2004 SN-L 27 Jun 2004 & CCH-N
30 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Robert Leonard & Maggie Lee (Beddingfield) Stine; married 23 Sep
1941Dwaine L. “Bud” Landes 18 Jun 1921 - 10 Mar 1999]
Helen Louise Landes, 81, Ozark, died Friday, June 25, 2004 in Skaggs Hospital,
Branson. She was born April 11, 1923, in Ozark, the daughter of Robert Leonard and
Maggie Lee (Bedingfield) Stine. On September 23, 1941 she and D.L. "Bud" Landes
were married; Bud and Helen owned and operated Ozark Transfer Company for many
years. A lifelong resident of Ozark, she was a graduate of Ozark High School Class of
1940. A member of the Ozark Christian Church since 1954. Helen was an avid gardener
and enjoyed her family and friends. Survivors include: four daughters, Pat Rainey and her
husband Gary, Peggy McDaniel and her husband Albert, Suzanne Blansit, and Mary Jane
Landes, all of Ozark. Seven grandchildren, John Rainey and his wife Liz, Karen Massey
and her husband Dwight, Carrie Barton and her husband David and Libbey McDaniel,
Scott Blansit, Bryan Walker, and Johna Wynn; two great grandchildren, Logan Rainey
and Laurel McDaniel, a brother, Paul "Sam" Stine, and wife Joyce, three sisters-in-law,
Barbara Stine, Ruth Ann Hanks and her husband Bill, and Margy McKay. She was
preceded in death by: her parents, her husband, D.L. "Bud", a son, John Landes; a
grandson, Jason Wynn, and a brother James Stine. The Helen Landes family wants to

give a special thank you to everyone who has cared for their mother over the past few
years, especially, Leona, Charity, Donna and Lori. Graveside services were held at 10
a.m. Tuesday, June 29, in the Ozark Cemetery, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh and the
Rev. Don Brown officiating. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Branson Dialysis, PO Box
429, Branson, MO 65616.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Landes, John R. 26 Jul 1951 - 14 Dec 1969 CCR 18 Dec 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Dwaine L. “Bud & Helen Louise (Stine) Landes]
Kansas Crash Fatal for John Landes, 18
A popular Ozark young man, John R. Landes, 18, died at 2:20 last Sunday
morning in St. John’s Hospital, Joplin, of injuries suffered about 9:30 p.m. Saturday in a
one-car mishap on Kansas Highway 26, a mile south of Galena, Kan. Kansas authorities
reported young Landes was the front seat passenger in a car driven by Kenneth Teague,
18, of Springfield. Kansas authorities. He sustained crushing chest injuries when the
vehicle struck a guard rail, swerved across the highway and overturned. Landes was
thrown from the auto. Also taken to the Joplin hospiutal with undetermined injuries were
the driver and two other passengers, Ray Gill of Springfield and Ronnie Haumes of
Fordland. The son of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. “Bud” Landes of Ozark, John graduated last
May from Ozark High School. He was employed by Rainey Oil Company here. Other
survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Pattie Rainey of Ozark, Mrs. Peggy McDaniel, Nixa,
Mrs. Suzanne Landes, Ozark, and Mary Jane Landes, of the home; his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Florence Landes of Ozark, and his maternal grandparetns, Mr. and
Mrs. R. L. Stine of Ozark. One of the largest crowds to attend a funeral in Ozark the past
several years overflowed the Harris Chapel in Ozark at services held at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Officiating were the Rev. Harold Mayes of Buffalo and the Rev. Conrad Kitchell, pastor
of the Ozark Christian Church. Entombment was in the mausoleum at Ozark Cemetery.
AND
Landes, John R. 26 Jul 1951 - 14 Dec 1969 OHS Observer 25 Dec 1969 p1
In Memory of John Landes, Killed December 14
Here in my curving hands I cup This quiet dust; I life it up
Here is the mother of all thought; Of this the shining heavens are wrought.
The laughing lips, the feet that rove, The face, the body, that you love.
Mere dust, no more, yet nothing less. And this has sufferd consciousness.
Passion and terror, this again Shall suffer passion, death and pain.
As all flesh must die, so all Now dust, shall live; Tis natural
Yet hardly do I understand - Here in the hollow of my hand.
A bit of God Himself I keep, Between two vigils fallen asleep.
Landes, John T. “Jack’
27 Apr 1893 - 19 Nov 1965 CCR 25 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: married Florence G. 19 Mar 1898 - 6 Jul 1980]
J. T. “Jack” Landes, 72, Ozark died at 1:05 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Born in Mandal, Norway, Mr. Landes
moved to North Dakota at the age of 16. He moved to Ozark 26 years ago, and has been
owner of Ozark Transfer Co., a truck line, for 25 years. A veteran of World War I, he

was a member of the First Christian Church of Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Florence;
three daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Monger, Ava and Mrs. Mary Ann Hanks and Mrs.
Margie Goddard, both of Ozark; a son, D. L., Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Gunmundsen,
Brooklyn, N. Y.; and 16 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel here with the Revs, Harold Mayes and John
Jewett officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Landtroop, Harold Warren 4 Jun 1922 - 11 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
Harold Warren Landtroop, 66, of Nixa, died March 11 at General Leonard Wood
Army Community Hospital. Graveside services with full military honors for Mr.
Landtroop were held March 14 at Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of
the Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Lane, Alvie J. “Tab” 11 Jul 1900 - May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p 11
CLEVER - Services for Alvie J. “Tab” Lane, 75, Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial will be
in Short Cemetery near Hurley. Mr. Lane died Friday evening in Aurora Community
Hospital after a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Clever and Hurley
communities and a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include a daughter, Miss
Raceen Lane of the home and a brother, Alfred, Route 2, Billings.
AND
Lane, Alvie J. “Tab” 11 Jul 1900 - May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
CLEVER - Graveside services for Alvie J. “Tab” Lane, 75, Clever, were at 1:30
today Short Cemetery near Hurley with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was
under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Lane died Friday evening in Aurora
Community Hospital after a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Clever and
Hurley communities and a member of the Pentecostal church. Survivors include a
daughter, Miss Raceen Lane of the home and a brother, Alfred, Route 2, Billings.
Lane, Byron Ellsworth 18 Nov 1922 - 22 Aug 1949 CCR 25 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Nannie Elizabeth (Gilmore) Lane; married Mackey]
The eighth annual three-day float party of four brothers ended in tragedy late
Monday afternoon when the youngest of the four was drowned and another barely
escaped drowning in waist deep water on the White River near Shell Knob bridge in
Barry county. Dead is Byron Ellsworth Lane, 26-year-old farmer who lived about 15
miles south of Springfield near Ozark. And in “satisfactory” condition is Caswell Lane,
30-year-old Frisco brakeman of 1758 North Delaware, who reportedly is suffering from
shock and “lots of bruises.” Both men had left Springfield Monday morning on an annual
fishing trip with two older brothers, Carl S. Lane, 43, of 1512 St. Louis, a shop
superintendent at Producer’s Produce company and Haden Lane, 44, who is on vacation
from his home in Los Angeles. According to Mrs. Carl S. Lane, the tragedy occurred this
way: Carl and Haden, in one boat, had floated down the river a mile to make camp and
cook supper for the other two, who had remained in their boat near Shell Knob. About 4
o’clock Monday afternoon, when the two younger Lanes “didn’t show up,” Carl and
Haden went back up the river to find both of them in the water. Carl pulled both brothers
out and gave artificial respiration to young Byron for “a long time,” Mrs. Lane said, but it

had no effect. Mrs. Lane said Byron and Caswell apparently had stopped at a sandbar,
vacated their boat, and started for a swim. She believed Byron had suffered “the cramps”
and drowned, while Caswell nearly met death in trying to save his brother. Barry county
Coroner Paul Henbest believed the tragedy possibly occurred after the younger Lanes’
boat became stuck on the sandbar, and Byron Lane “went under” when he stepped from
the boat to push it off. There will be no inquest. Besides the three brothers who were on
the fishing trip, Byron Lane is survived by his wife, Mackey; one son, Tommie; his
mother, Mrs. Nannie Lane, of the home, and another brother, Homer, of Little Rock, Ark.
The funeral, under direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle, was held Thursday
afternoon at the Hopedale church north of Ozark with Rev. Gerald Locke officiating.
Pallbearers were Neal Payne, Stanton Patterson, Jimmy Todhunter, Larry Gresham, V.V.
Chapman and Huber Chapman.
Lane, Cellie 13 Jan 1891 - 11 May 1969
Funeral services for Cellie Lane, 78, Clever, who died at 3 a.m. Sunday in Aurora
Community Hospital after a short illness, were to be at 2:30 p.m. today in Cantrell Chapel
here, with burial in Short Cemetery, Hurley. Surviving are two brothers, Alvie, Clever
and Alfred, Billings.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of May 12, 1969 on it.
AND
Lane, Cellie 13 Jan 1891 - 11 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
Funeral services for Cellie Lane, 78, Clever, who died at 3 p.m. Sunday in Aurora
Community Hospital after a short illness, were at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel
win Clever with burial in Short Cemetery, Hurley. Surviving are two brothers, Alvie,
Clever, and Alfred, Billings.
Lane, Etta (Pendergrass) 29 Jun 1910 - Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
Services for Mrs. Etta Lane, 68, Billings, were held Sunday in Meadors Chapel in
Billings. Burial was in Wright Cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Lane died in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of Elsie
Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her husband, Clyde; five sons, Charley, James and
Paul, Jr. all of Springfield; Derel, Billings and Bob of Ava; four daughters, Mrs. Beulah
Mehl, Mrs. Dennis Wolfe and Mrs. Patsy Harter, all of Billings and Mrs. Dorothy Witty,
Rogersville; three brothers, Earl and Efton Pendergrass, both of Aurora and Emmitt
Pendergrass, Springfield; a half brother, Vernon Eutsler, address unknown; a sister, Mrs.
Mae Periman, Billings; 20 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Lane, G. Thomas “Tom” 1905 - 7 Dec 1968 CCR 12 Dec 1968 p8
Funeral services for G. T. “Tom” Lane, 63, of Route 2, Billings Baptist Church in
Billings with burial in Billings with burial in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Nixa. A native of Stone County, Mr. Lane had moved to Billings from
Brown Springs community southeast of Marionville in 1941. He died at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday in his home after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Mae; a son, Willis,
Springfield; and two daughters, Mrs. Lela Laney, Republic and Mrs. Joy Kaas,
Commerce City, Calif. Other survivors include a brother, Clyde, Billings; three sisters,

Mrs. Mae LaTorres, Tracy, Calif., Mrs. Janie Truman, Miami, Okla., and Mrs. Hulda
Lakins, Crane, and 10 grandchildren.
Lane, Genevieve C. (Farmer) 5 Jan 1916 - 26 Sep 1990 NN-E 4 Oct 1990
[Note: Daughter of Dennie & Mattie Farmer; married 1 Jan 1936 Olen W. Lane 29 Jul
1911 - 17 Sep 1997]
Genevieve C. Lane, 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1990 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Born Jan. 5 1916 in Blue Mountain, Ark., she was the daughter of
Dennie and Mattie Farmer. She married Olen Lane on Jan. 1, 1936 in Conway, Ark. Most
of their married life was spent in Wichita, Kan. She retired from General Adjustment
Bureau of Wichita as branch secretary. After retirement in 1976, they moved to
Springfield. Lane was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church of Ozark. She belonged
to the Missouri Extension Homemakers Association. She enjoyed music, art, gardening
and homemaking, Survivors include her husband, Olen; a son and his wife, Dennis and
Susan Lane, Springfield; three grandsons, Branin, Aaron and Jordon; a granddaughter,
Suzanne; three brothers, Esten Farmer, Lonoke, Ark., Theodore Farmer, Wichita, Kan.,
and Glendon Farmer, Florence, Ala.; two sisters, Gwendolyn Koken, Lakewood, Calif.,
and Eloise Hayre, Morrilton, Ark.; and 11 nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death
were two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopedale Baptist Church, P.O. Box 612,
Ozark, Mo., 65721.
Lane, Helen Lettie (Taft) 23 May 1919 - 5 Nov 2004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004
Memorial service for Helen L. Lane, 85, Nixa, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at
Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa, with the Rev. Strawhun officiating. Helen
passed away Oct. 13, 2004. Helen L. Lane was born May 23, 1919, in rural McCone
County, Mont. She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. after 28 years of
service. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers and a member of the Skums of
the Pioneers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Henry "Hank" Lane,
parents, Amos and Lettie Taft, five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a
daughter, Kathleen Brown, Calif.; two sons, Harvey Lane, Ozark, and Joe Lane and his
wife, Bunny, Nixa; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Memorial
contributions can be made to the Bus Fund, in her name, at Aldersgate United Methodist
Church, 460 W. Aldersgate Dr., Nixa, MO 65714. Burial will be at Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens.
Lane, Maybell E (Estes)
1 May 1906 - 21 Sept 2001
[Note: Daughter of Loyal & Laura (Weaver) Estes; married 1929 Carl S. Lane 28 Aug
1907 - 8 Feb 1985]
Maybell E. Lane, 95, Ozark, entered into eternal peace on Friday Sept. 21, 2001.
After a long blessed life, she passed away peacefully in James River Care Center,
Springfield. Maybell was born May 1, 1906, in Ozark to Laura (Weaver) and Loyal
Estes. She was a graduate from Ozark High School. In 1929 she was united in marriage
to Carl S. Lane and to this union one daughter, Jo Ann, was born. The family resided in
Springfield where Carl was manager of Producers' Produce Company for many years.

Shortly before his retirement they returned to Ozark and built a home on land
homesteaded by Maybell's forbears. She and Carl spent many happy years there before
his death. Maybell was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark. In her earlier
years, she often played the piano during worship services. She came to Jesus Christ while
attending a revival as a young woman, and was baptized and received into the salvation
of our Lord. Maybell was a talented homemaker whose life was dedicated to her family.
Until her sight failed, she loved knitting, sewing, and needle work, making sweaters and
other gifts for family and friends. Maybell was preceded in death be her husband, Carl;
two sisters, Zella Bingham and Annie Davidson; and three brothers, Fred Estes, Roy
Estes and Levert Estes. Maybell is survived by her daughter, Jo Ann Getting and husband
Daryle, Ozark; three granddaughters, Donna Hamilton and husband Mark, Omaha, Neb.,
Suzanne Blanchet and husband Bob, Debois, Wyo., and Rev. Carol Meredith and
husband David Reynolds, Deerfield, N.H.; two great granddaughters, Christa and
Lindsay Hamilton, Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Rev. Ross Estes, Springfield; nieces and
nephews; and other family and friends. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.
25, 2001, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating.
Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2t o3 p.m. Tuesday Sept.
25, 2001, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to Hopedale Baptist
Church Building Fund, 5370 Highway NN, Ozark, MO 65721. Springfield News-Leader,
Sept. 23. 2001.
Lane, Nannie Elizabeth (Gilmore) 24 Aug 1879 - 17 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
[Note: married Charles E. Lane 18 Feb 1875 - 16 Oct 1940]
Mrs. Nannie Elizabeth Lane, 81, of 225 South Pickwick, Springfield, died at 8
a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital where she had been a patient for 16 days. She was
a the widow of Charles E. Lane, an MFA executive. Mrs. Lane moved to Springfield 12
years ago from Ozark. She was a member of the Hopedale Church. Survivors are four
sons, Hayden G. Lane of 1706 East Elm, Springfield, Homer J. Lane of Monroe, La., and
Caswell C. Lane of Tulsa; a brother, James Gilmore of Forsyth; five grandchildren and
five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Gorman-Scharpf.
Lane, Olen W.
29 Jul 1911 - 17 Sep 1997 CCH-N 20 Sep 1997
Olen W Lane, age 86, formerly of Springfield and Wichita, Kan., died
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 in Tulsa, Okla. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Genevieve C. Lane, in 1990. Survivors include: a son and his wife, Dennis and Susan
Lane; four grandchildren, Branin and his wife, Bridget, Aaron, Jordan, and Suzanne, all
of Dallas, Texas; a brother, Hebert Lane; two sisters, LoRene McClaren and Vernice
Tester; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in
Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in
Hopedale Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hopedale Baptist Church, PO. Box 612, Ozark, Mo.
65721.
Laney, Augusta Anna (Kraft) 16 Sep 1887 - 19 Dec 1953
CCR BT 31 Dec 1953
Mrs. Augusta Anna Laney was born Sept. 16, 1887, and passed away at her home
in Billings at 10:15 p.m. Saturday, December 19, following a long illness. She was a life-

long resident of the Billings community. She is survived by her husband, J. E. Laney;
three sons, Major Emmett J. Laney of the U. S. Air Force of Alexandria, Va., Clifford of
the home and Gerald Laney of Billings; one brother, Henry Kraft of Billings, route 2 and
four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel with Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was made in the Laney
Cemetery under direction of Harris. Pallbearers were Oscar Kraft, Lester Kraft, Earl
Laney, Ellis Kerr, Arthur Schaumann and Claude Loyd.
Laney, Elizabeth Anne (Wiles) 19 Jul 1921 - 1 Feb 2007 SN-L 4 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Armor and Helen (Reid ) Wiles; married Ray Laney]
Elizabeth Anne Laney, died February 1, 2007, after a short illness. She was born
on July 19, 1921, to Armor and Helen (Reid ) Wiles. Anne spent her entire life in the
Billings area, and was a well known educator. She was an English and music teacher in
the Reeds Spring and Marionville school districts and the guidance counselor in the
Billings school district prior to her retirement. Anne was also the pianist for the Billings
Christian Church for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray
Laney; parents; and her brother Charles Wiles. She is survived by her children, Michael,
of Billings, Alan (Karen), of Nixa, and David (JoAnne), of Tucson, Ariz.; her
grandchildren, Christy McCue, Shane Kucera, Jennifer Alhashimi, Jordan Kucera, Cole
Dishman, and Clint Dishman; her great-grandchildren, Connor Andrew McCue and
Carter Wiles Kucera; brothers, Reid Wiles, of Springfield, Mo., and Larry Wiles, of
Billings; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 6, 2007, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings, with Rev. Micki Pulley-King officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Online
contributions may be made at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Laney, Hazel Lee (Wagemann) 6 Aug 1930 - 24 Oct 2003 SN-L 26 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of William F. & Clara Louise (Brown) Wagemann; married 19 May
1950 Gerald Laney]
Hazel Lee Laney, 73, Billings, passed away 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2003, in
the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born Aug. 6, 1930, in Billings to
William F. and Clara Louise (Brown) Wagemann. Hazel Wagemann and Gerald Laney
were married on May 19, 1950. They lived and raised their three sons on their farm in
Billings. She was a member of the Billings United Methodist Church and the UMW. She
also served as church pianist for many years. Hazel was a member of the Eastern Star
Galena Chapter #7, where she would have earned her 50-year pin in April 2004. She was
the Chapter pianist, and had served as Worthy Matron, and District Deputy Grand Matron
of the 54th District. Hazel's interest in the Billings community was evident by her
participation in the various organizations. She has served on the Billings Fair Board and
was a member of the Billings Extension Club. She served as the PTA president several
terms during the years her sons were in school. She was a rural mail carrier for the USPS
for more than 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; her sons and their
spouses, Steve and Becky Laney, Fort Smith, Ark., Stan and Patty Laney and Tyler and
Candy Laney, all of Billings; grandchildren, Nichole Plowman and husband, Lyndell,
Nina Vesci and husband, Matt, Naomi Harter and husband, Bradley, Todd Laney, Ross

Laney, Amy Laney, Phillip Laney, and Sean Laney; great-grandchildren, Colton
Plowman and Grace Vesci; a brother and his wife, Virgil and Norma Wagemann,
Billings; and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will b e2 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 28, 2003, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in Laney Cemetery,
northwest of Billings. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday with Eastern Star Rites at 7 p.m.
in the Billings chapel. Springfield News-Leader, October 26, 2003.
Laney, James Elmer 22 Apr 1880 - 18 Mar 1967 CCR 23 Mar 1967 p1
James Elmer Laney, 87, of Billings, died Saturday afternoon in his home of an
apparent heart attack. He is survived by three sons, Emmett J., Springfield and Clifford
and Gerald, both of Billings; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. Marion LaFollette officiating. Burial was in
Laney Cemetery.
Laney, Ray 18 Sep 1921 - 13 Oct 2003 SN-L 15 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Earl & Mae (McCullah) Laney; married Anne]
Ray Laney, 82, Billings, died at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2003. The son of
Earl and Mae McCullah Laney, he was born Sept. 18, 1921, north of Billings, Mo. Ray
graduated from Billings High School in 1940. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942 and
served as a gunner on a B-17 bomber aircraft when his plane was shot down on Dec. 20,
1943. Ray was held as a Prisoner of War at Stalag 17B in Krems, Austria, for a period of
more than a year and one-half, until May 3, 1945. After his discharge in October of 1945,
Ray returned to Billings, Mo. He then was employed by the Springfield Police
Department and the Springfield Health Department. At the time of his retirement, he was
an owner of the Billings Oil Company. Ray was a member of the Greater Ozarks Chapter
American Ex-POWs, Masonic United Lodge No. 5, Scottish Rite, Abou Ben Adhem
Temple in Springfield, the Lawrence County Shrine Club, American Legion Post 676 and
the Billings VFW. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mae Laney, and a
sister, JoAnne Massey. Survivors include his wife, Anne; a nephew, Monte Massey,
Kansas City; three stepsons, David Kucera, Tucson, Ariz., Alan Kucera, Ozark, Mo., and
Michael Kucera, Springfield; six grandchildren, Christy Kucera McCue, Shane Kucera,
Jennifer Kucera, Jordan Kucera, Cole Dishman and Clint Dishman. He is also survived
by several cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday,
Oct. 17, 2003, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings, with Chaplain Paul Stanek
officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings, with military honors. The
Billings chapel will be open today with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Springfield NewsLeader, October 15, 2003.
Laney, Thomas F. 1867 - 5 Jan 1954
BT 14 Jan 1954
Thomas F. Laney, 86, a former Republic resident and retired carpenter and police
judge, passed away Tuesday morning, January 5 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Aloth
Kinnaman in Springfield. Survivors are another daughter, Mrs. Ruth Grogg of
Monroeville, Ind.; a son, Euritt V. Laney of Route 7, Springfield; a stepson, Roy Turner
of Palm Beach, Calif., six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services
were conducted at Blades Chapel northeast of Billings Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with

Rev. Efton Blades officiating and burial was made in the church cemetery under direction
of Max Fossett of Republic.
Lange, Edward M. 19 Mar 1890 - 4 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
[Note: Son of Charles & Louise (Wagahoff) Lange; married Laura Medlin]
Services for Edward M. Lange, 71. of Billings, who died at 6 p.m. Sunday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Mitchell of Tulsa, Oklahoma were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. He is survived by
one other daughters, Mrs. Laura Brown of Tulsa, one son, Charles Lange of Billings; and
nine grandchildren.
Lange, Larry d 3 Nov 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
Mrs. Mae Skaggs and Glenn Miller of Ozark received word Monday of the death
of their uncle, Larry Lange, of Lanagan, Mo. Mr. Lange, a World War I veteran, died at
Veteran’s Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark, after several weeks illness. He was a retired marble
setter, having worked on several noted buildings in Washington, D. C,, Lincoln’s Tomb,
Springfield, Ill., St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Mo., several tombs of noted movie stars
in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Los Angeles, Calif. and many hotels all over the United States.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and one son.
Lange, Laura (Medlin) 27 Mar 1895 - 13 Dec 1955 CCR 22 Dec 1955 p4
[Note: married Eddie Lange]
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Lange, 60, of Billings who died December 13 at
St. Vincent’s Hospital, Monett, were held December 16 at the Billings Methodist Church
with Rev. Harold L. Bassett officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funerl Home of Billings. A native of Billings, she was the daughter of J. B.
and Laura Aton Medlin. At an early age, she united with the Billings Baptist Church and
later attended the Billings Methodist church with her husband. Survivors include her
husband, Eddie Lange of route 2, Billings; one son, Charles Lange of Billings; two
daughters, Mrs. Thelem Mitchell of Janesville, Wis. and Mrs. Laura Brown of Tulsa,
Okla; right grandchildren; one brother, Elmo Medlin of Aurora; two sisters, Mrs. Frank
Owen and Miss Ada Medlin, both of Springfield; other relatives and a host of friends.
Lange, Laura Viola (Shallert) 25 Jul 1918 - 6 Jul 2006 SN-L 9 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Laura Shallert; married Alfred Lange]
Laura Viola Lange, age 87, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2006. She was
born July 25, 1918, in St. Louis, the daughter of Joseph and Laura Shallert. She was a
1936 graduate of Beaumont High School in St. Louis, and at the age of 75, graduated
with a B.S. in Business from the College of the Ozarks. She also received her Real Estate
License in 1981. Mrs. Lange was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors
include: three children, Laura Little and husband, Richard, Springfield, Larry Lange, and
Jeannie Mullican; grandchildren, Ricky Little, Matt Little, Robert Lange, Laura Lange,
Levi Lange, Ruth Lange, and Tyler, Seth, and Noah Mullican; and great grandchild, Zane
Mullican She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Lange; a brother, Joe
Shallert; a sister, Norma Shoemacker; and a special caregiver, Jeannie Brandt, Branson.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 10, in Redeemer Lutheran Church,
Springfield, with Pastor Jeff Sippy officiating. Burial will follow in Ozarks Memorial
Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time on Monday at
the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Lange, Mary Janice 7 Feb 1951 - 16 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles J. & Helen L. (Lehman) Lange]
BILLINGS - Miss Mary Janice Lange, 24, Billings, died at 4:50 a.m. Thursday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. An employee of the Ferrell-Duncan
Clinic, she was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church here. Surviving are her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lange, Sr., Billings; two brothers, Charles, Jr. of Hazelwood and
Steven Allen, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Marie Wake, Billings; and Linda
Wake, Billings; and Linda Kay, of the home; and her grandmother, Mrs. Theresa
Lehman, Billings. Donations may be made to the Leukemia Fund. Rosary services were
at 8 p.m. in Meadows Chapel, Billings. Mass was at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church here with the Rev. Gerome Eachbacher officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery.
Langley, Jeremy Lynn 11 Dec 1978 - 17 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Norman Gregory & Cynthia Marie (Counts) Langley]
Jeremy Lynn Langley, age 20, of Ozark, died Thursday, June 17, 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born December 11, 1978 in Franklin, Indiana
and was the son of Norman Gregory and Cynthia Marie (Counts) Langley. He attended
high school in Ozark. Survivors include: his parents of Ozark; two sisters, Brianna Sue
Langley, Ozark, and Heather Lea Barber and her husband, Norman, Ozark; a
grandmother, Dorothy S. Counts; a great-grandmother, Helen B. Counts, both of
Fredericktown, Missouri; an uncle, Jeff Langley and his wife Ronda, Holt's Summit; an
aunt, Rebecca Collins and her husband; Dillard, St. Charles; four cousins, Trace and Erin
Langley, Holt's Summit, Matthew McCord and Cameron Collins, St. Charles; and his
girlfriend, Jewel Bowen, Sparta. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Norman
and Barbara Langley, and James L. Counts; and an aunt, Cleta Langley Thomas. Funeral
services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 19, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, Cox Road, Springfield, with the Bishop Gene Van Shaar officiating. Burial
was at 2 p.m. Saturday in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains. Visitation was Friday, June
18, from 7-8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Langston, Charlotte P. (Owens) 1893 - 2 May 1961 CCR 4 May 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of Jesse M. (Eliasen) Owens]
Mrs. Charlotte P. Langston, 67, 1040 Mt. Vernon, in Springfield, died at 12:30
p.m. Tuesday in her home following a short illness. Mrs. Langston was the widow of the
late Frank Langston, She is survived by two brothers, Carl and Mike Owens, both of
Ozark and one sister, Mrs. L. L. Welch, Huntington, Calif. Arrangements are under
direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Langston, Frank R. 1891 - 24 Jun 1956

CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1

Funeral services for Frank R. Langston, 4, a well-known resident of the Mentor
community north of Ozark, who died early Sunday at his home after an extended illness
were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday morning in Rainey’s Chapel of the Ozarks,
Springfield, with Rev. Glenn E. Bryant officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery,
Springfield, under direction of Rainey. Masonic services were held by United Lodge No.
5, A. F. and A. M. A veteran of World War I and a retired Medical Center employe, he
was a member of Masonic Lodge 327 at Randlett, Okla. Survivors include his wife,
Charlotte; a son, Rex of 1505 East Nora, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. E. W. Boyd of
Dallas, Texas and Mrs. Frankie Lee Beauchamp of Indio, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Mabel
Mann of Dallas and four grandchildren.
Larkins, Ella Mae (Gooch) 18 Jan 1889 - 12 Feb 1967 CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Bluford & Minnie Ellen (Doran) Gooch - in 1900 in household
Marshall S. & Minnie E. Fitzpatrick as daughter of Minnie E.; married Samuel G.
Larkins 8 Aug 1889 - 17 Jun 1943]
Mrs. Ella Larkins, 78, 904 South Robertson, Springfield, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday
in St. John’s Hospital following an illness of several weeks. She was a member of
Cassidy Methodist Church, Mrs. Larkins resided most of her life in Springfield.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lorene Thompson, Route 12, Springfield, and Mrs.
Roberta Davis, Springfield; one son, Eual, of Route 8, Springfield; one brother, Edward
Gooch, Coffeyville, Kan.; four half-brothers, one half-sister, three grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Ralph Turner and the Rev. Clifford Sleeth officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
Larkins, Eual Glenn
30 Nov 1940 - 3 Feb 2002
Eual Glenn Larkins, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, February 3,
2002, in Primrose Place Healthcare Center. He was born September 16, 1920, near
Ozark, the son of Samuel and Ella Mae (Gooch) Larkins. On November 30, 1940, he and
Kathleen Wilson were married. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was
stationed in the Philippines during World War II. Mr. Larkins retired from Lily Tulip. He
was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church. He loved his family, and especially
enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He was a very jolly person and enjoyed
making people laugh. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; two children, Samuel L.
Larkins, of the home, and Glenda Lathrom and her husband, Dick, Nixa; two
grandchildren, Ashley Wood and Gary Wood; two sisters, Lorene Thompson and Roberta
Davis, both of Springfield; a niece, Frances Reynolds and her husband, June, Springfield;
two great-nieces, Diane Teal and Janet Miller; and a special friend, Debbie Rusher.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2002, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Harold Peters officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Cassidy United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Springfield News-Leader February 4, 2002.
Larkins, Samuel L. 4 Jan 1949 - 8 Oct 2005 SN-L 10 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Eual G. & Kathleen (Wilson) Larkins]

Mr. Samuel L. Larkins, 56, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 10:34 a.m.,
Saturday, October 8, 2005, in Primrose Place, Springfield, Mo., with his loving family by
his side. Samuel was born January 4, 1949, in Springfield, the son of Eual G. and
Kathleen (Wilson) Larkins. He was a retired real estate salesman. He proudly served his
country in the United States Marines and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a
member of the Disabled American Veterans and also an active member of American
Legion Post 0676 in Springfield. Samuel loved life and always met everyone with a smile
and a warm handshake. He also enjoyed baseball, old cars and talking to people about life
in the old days. He was a Christian and a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church,
Ozark, Mo. His father preceded him in death. Samuel is survived by his mother,
Kathleen; one sister, Glenda Lathrom and husband, Dick, of Nixa, Mo.; one aunt,
Roberta Davis; very special niece and nephew Ashley and Gary Wood; other relatives
and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2005, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Harold Peters officiating. Burial with full
military honors will be in the Springfield Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is
from 6 to 8 p.m., tonight, in the funeral home. The family requests memorial donations be
made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO
65804.
Larabee, George L. 1874 - 25 Jul 1954
CCR 29 Jul 1954 p5
Funeral services for George Larabee, 80, who died July 25, were held Tuesday
afternoon, July 27 at 1 o’clock in the Chiles Funeral Home in Lamar. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery under direction of Chiles. Mr. Larabee was a retired Sparta farmer and
merchant and lived in Lamar at the time of his death. Survivors include his wife, Ollie of
the home; one step-daughter, the former Fern Adams; a brother and three grandsons.
Larabee, Ollie ( ) Adams 2 Jul 1876 - 7 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
[Note: married/1 Charles W. Adams 9 Feb 1867 - 28 Dec 1900 who was father of Fern
born 1901 - Charles shot by Will Harrington; married/2 1903 George W. Larabee]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Larabee, 86, who died Monday in San Diego,
Calif., will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sparta Christian Church with the Rev. Cecil
Swinehart officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of
Ozark. She had been a resident of Christian County most of her life, having moved to San
Diego a few years ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Fern Waller, San Diego, three
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Larimer, Sam W. 15 Aug 1903 - 13 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Sherman & Susan Larimer; married 26 Oct 1926 Ethel Evans]
Sam W. Larimer, 89, Rogersville, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1993 at Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born Aug. 15, 1903 the son of Sherman and Susan Larimer.
On Oct. 26, 1926, he was united in marriage to Ethel Evans. He was a resident of the
Conway Community until moving to Rogersville in the early 1960s. He was a farmer. An
advocate of children, he served on the School Board and taught young people in Sunday
school. He served as a deacon at Harmony Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a
son, Guy Marion Larimer; two brothers, Frank and Isaac; a sister, Iva; and infant siblings.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Betty Larimer, Rogersville; two

daughters and their husbands, Hazel and Howard Midyett, Everton, and Donnie and Dean
Calvin, Wood River, Ill.; five grandchildren, Judy Midyett-Pender, Steve Larimer, Dan
Larimer, Linda Larimer Baldwin and Jeff Calvin; four great-grandchildren, Laura and
Wyatt Larimer, and Richard and Alex Baldwin. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 16, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Larry Neil officiating. Burial was in
Harmony Cemetery, Dallas County.
LaRosa, Barbara Jean (Dilport) 19 Jan 1948 - 23 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Nora Dilport; married Joe LaRosa]
Barbara Jean (Dilport) LaRosa, 52, Nixa, Mo., went to be with the Lord at 3:10
p.m. April 23, 2000. She was born Jan. 19, 1948, the daughter of Eugene and Nora
Dilport. Barbara was a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 16 years until her illness forced
her to give up the vocation she dearly loved. She was a charter member of Aldersgate
United Methodist Church in Nixa, where she served her Lord Jesus and church in many
capacities. She enjoyed Cardinals baseball and was an avid Nixa High School basketball
fan for many years. Barbara was diagnosed with brain cancer in October 1992 and was
treated with the utmost of care at the uUniversity of Arkansas Medical Center in Little
Rock, Ark. She was always grateful for the ministry of healing they offered. She believed
prayer, her faith, and her church family sustained her and her family during this trial. She
was preceded in death be her father, Eugene and brother, Larry Dilport, She leaves as
survivors her mother, Nora Dilport, Nixa, Mo.; the children with which she was blessed
out of her marriage with Joe LaRosa, namely, one son, Chris LaRosa and his wife Dawn,
Branson, Mo., and Rebecca Brugnara and her husband, Scott, St. Louis, Mo.; a
granddaughter, Casey Janay LaRosa; a sister, Elizabeth Gillet and her husband, Tom,
Nixa, Mo.; a brother, James H. Dilport and his wife, Elvira, Brecksville, Ohio; 14 nieces
and nephews; 11 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of relatives and friends. Services
were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa,
under direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in Maple
Park Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made in her name to Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Memorial Fund or to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Larson, Charles Edward 24 Jun 1942 - 15 Nov 1991
NN-E 21 Nov 1991
Charles Edward Larson, 49, Shelbyville, died Friday, Nov 15, 1991 at
approximately 8 p.m. at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Ill. following a gun accident. He
was born in Hayward, Minn. on June 24, 1942 and was the son of Luvern and Helen
Margaret (Schweppe) Larson. On Nov. 26, 1966 he married Regina Raney in Springfield.
He is survived by his father, Luvern Larson, Sparta; his wife, Regina of the home; one
son, Charles E. Larson, St. Louis; four sisters, Charlene Swearengin, Sparta, Nancy
Gardner, Ozark, Donna Hanks, Ozark and Linda Wallace, Forsyth; and four brothers,
Don Larson, St. Louis, and Leo Larson, Gale Larson and Tony Larson, all of the state of
Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his mother.
He was a member of the
Lutheran Church and served in the Army. He lived in Shelby County for the past six
years, where he farmed. Services were held Monday at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church in
Shelbyville. The Rev. Norman Bahlow officiated, Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.

Larson, Donald Luverne 1939 - 25 May 1993 OH 2 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Luverne & Helen Larson; married Donna Shine]
Donald Luverne Larson, 53, Tulsa, Okla., died Tuesday, Ma 25, 1993. He was a
resident of Springfield 21 years before moving to Tulsa in 1990 as a maintenance
engineer for Meadow Gold Dairy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen
Larson; a brother, Charles Larson; and an infant granddaughter, Hailey Larson. Survivors
include his wife, Donna (Shine) Larson; five children, Terry Duryee, Charlotte, N.C.,
Stephen Duryee, Harrison, Ark., Robin Smith, Sparta, Darin Larson, St. Louis, and Misty
Larson of the home; eight grandchildren, Julie, David, Rachel, Mandy, Stevie and Stacey
Duryee and Seth and Brandon Phillips; his father, Luverne Larson, Ozark; three brothers,
Leo and Gail Larson, Jeffery City, Wyo., Anthony Larson, Ozark, four sisters, Charlene
Swearengin, Sparta, Linda Wallace, Forsyth, Nancy Gardner and Donna Hanks, both of
Ozark. Services were held Friday, May 28, at Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home. Burial
was at White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Larson, Frances (Stoddard) 9 Aug 1908 - 11 Dec 2002
Frances Stoddard Larson, age 94, left this life for her heavenly home on
December 11, 2002 after a short illness. Frances was born in Melva, Stone County,
Missouri on August 9, 1908 to Claud and Jennie (Newton) Stoddard. Frances lived in
Aurora from 1919 until she entered Ozark Methodist Manor in Marionville in 1998. She
has been an active member of the Aurora Church of Christ for many years, and taught
Bible classes to children for over 60 years. She has been an active supporter of the Fair
Haven Children’s Home in Strafford, Missouri. In recent years, she has donated money to
the Nicaragua Mission Fund to build two homes for needy families in Nicaragua, Central
America. Frances married Arthur Larson in 1969. He preceded her in death in 1992. She
was also preceded in death by her parents, her brother and her three sisters. Frances is
survived by three stepchildren and their families. Her stepchildren are Ruth Talent and
Dorothy Tuck of Springfield, Missouri and Walter Larson of Washington Missouri.
There are nine step-grandchildren, 21 step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-greatgrandchild, as well as may nephews and nieces who will miss her very much. Funeral
services will be at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, Missouri at 11 a.m. on
December 14, 2002. Burial will be at the Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever, Missouri. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home in Strafford,
Missouri. Springfield News-Leader, December 13, 2002.
Larson, Helen Margaret (Schweppe) 5 Apr 1918 – 2 Oct 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
Helen Margaret Schweppe Larson, 73, Sparta, died Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1991, in
Riverview Manor, Ozark. Born in Webster City, Iowa, April 5, 1918, she was the
daughter of Albert and Hannah Schweppe. She had made her home in Sparta since 1959.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sparta. She is survived by her husband of
53 years, Luverne; five sons, Donald Larson, Tulsa, Okla., Leo Larson and Gail Larson,
both of Jeffrey City, Wyo., Charles Larson, Shelbyville, and Anthony Larson, Sparta;
four daughters, Charlene Swearengin, Sparta, Linda Wallace, Forsyth, and Nancy
Gardner and Donna Hanks, both of Ozark; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a
brother, Albert Schweppe Jr., Forsyth; and four sisters, Charlotte Bishop, Sparta, Bertha
Oftedahl, Ankeny, Iowa, Eugenia Thompson, Mankato, Minn., and Lois Herd, Chadwick.

Services were held Friday, Oct. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl
Thompson and the Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Larson, Luverne Preston 22 May 1916 - 24 Sep 2005 SN-L 26 Sep 2005
[Note: married Helen Margarter Schweppe 5 Apr 1918 - 2 Oct 1991]
Luverne Preston Larson, age 89, of Ozark, passed away Saturday in his home. He
was born May 22, 1916, in Hubbard, Iowa. He and his family moved from Minnesota to
this area in 1959. Mr. Larson was a retired service station owner in Sparta. He served as
Mayor of Sparta and on the Sparta Board of Education. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of Sparta and enjoyed the Ozark Senior Center. Survivors include five children,
Gail Larson, Linda Wallace, Nancy Gardner, Donna Hanks, and Anthony Larson; 19
grandchildren; many great and great-great-grandchildren; four brothers; and two sisters.
His wife, Helen, preceded him in death in 1991. He was also preceded in death by four
children, Donald, Leo, and Charles Larson, and Charlene Swearengin; and a brother and
sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 27, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 6 p.m.,
today, in the funeral home.
LaSalle, John Edward 28 May 1936 – 12 Dec 1995 CCH-N 20 Dec 1995
John Edward LaSalle, 59, Springfield, died at 7:58 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 12, 1995
in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Thursday, May 28, 1936 in Chicago,
Illinois, the son of Charles and Mary A. (Gross) LaSalle. He was united in marriage to
Melodee McCain on February 14, 1988 in San Diego, Calif. John, a salesman, was a
member of First Baptist Church in Nixa and was a loving husband, father and
grandfather. He was preceded in death by: His parents. John is survived by: His wife,
Melodee, of the home; a daughter, Lisa Magill, Huntington Beach, Calif.; two
stepdaughters, Tiffaney and Valene Sauer and a stepson, Lucas Sauer, all of East Canton,
Ohio; three grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services will
be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Dec. 18, 1995, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Nixa, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. The body will be cremated. Burial will be
at a later date in Springfield National Cemetery.
Lasiter, Julia Ann (Harris) 12 Oct 1922 - 12 Jan 1991 NN-E 17 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of Columbus Madison & Ollie Nevada (Williams) Harris; married Ray
Lasiter 4 Jan 1913 - 9 Jul 1980]
Julia Ann Lasiter, 68, died Saturday, Jan. 12, 1991, in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Born Oct. 12, 1922, in Marionville, she was the daughter of Ollie Nevada
Williams and Columbus Madison Harris. She was a longtime resident of Ozark and
attended Maranatha Chapel in Ozark. Survivors include five sons, Phillip, Highlandville,
Virgil, Washougal, Wash., Charles and Robert, both of Ozark, David, Pierce City; five
daughters, Lois Starnes, Alma Coker, Mary Ann Rouse and Cynthia Parsley, all of Ozark,
and Charlotte Lupton, Purdy; 21 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Ray, on July 9, 1980; and an infant daughter, Virginia
Louise. The funeral was held Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Romaine Cummins officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.

Lasiter, Virginia Louise
25 Oct 1965 - 25 Oct 1965 CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Ray Franklin & Julie Anne (Harrris) Lasiter]
The infant daughter of Mrs. and Mrs Ray Lasiter, Route 1, Ozark, died at birth at
4 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is survived by
five brothers, Phillip, Virgil, Charles, Robert and David and five sisters, Mary Ann, Lois,
Alma, Cynthia and Charlotte, all of the home; and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ollie
Cook, Ozark. Graveside services were at 2 p.m Tuesday in Ozark Cemetery with the
Rev. Robert Johnson officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Lassiter, James P. 17 Mar 1949 - 9 Jun 2005 SN-L 12 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of George & Virginia Lassiter]
James P. Lassiter, 56, Republic, was born on March 17, 1949, to George and
Virginia Lassiter in Cassville, Mo. He passed away June 9, 2005, from a short illness. He
was a graduate of Central High School's class of 1967. He later earned an engineering
degree from SMSU in 1976. As a Navy veteran, he participated in two tours of Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two infant siblings. He is survived by his
two children: a son, Patrick Lassiter and wife Kellie, Republic, and a daughter, Rachel
Dennis and husband Steven, Republic; seven grandchildren, Seth, Sarai and Sam
Lassiter, and Emily, Tyler, Abby and Grace Dennis; two brothers, George Lassiter and
wife Kay, Nixa, and Richard Lassiter and wife Angie, Republic; one sister, Glenda
Lassiter, Republic; four nieces and one nephew. Services are 10 a.m. Monday in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic, with burial following in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to
6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Lassley, Bertha Velma (Howard) 1905 - 7 Apr 1971 CCR 15 Apr 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Vina (Caudill) Howard; married 23 Dec 1923
William J. Lassley]
Mrs. William Lassley, 65, of Fresno,. Calif. died Wednesday, April 7, after a
lingering illness. Survivors are Mr. Lassley; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Waring; a son,
Gerald Lassley; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of Fresno; two
brothers, Perry Howard of Lake Isabella, Calif and Sylva Howard of Forsyth, Mo.
Funerals services were conducted at Fresno on Saturday morning, Mr. and Mrs. Homer
Howard of Sparta left immediately after receiving the message to spend two weeks with
the family at Fresno.
AND
Lassley, Velma Bertha (Howard) 1905 - 7 Apr 1971 CCR 6 May 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Vina (Caudill) Howard; married William
Lassley]
Funeral services for Mrs. Velma B. (Howard) Lassley were held at 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, April 10 in Fresno, Calif.. Mrs. Lassley, 65, died April 7. Interment was in
Fresno Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lassley was born at Bruner, the daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. George W. Howard. She had lived in Fresno for 44 years, where she had been a
member of the Cedar Ave. Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, William Lassley
of Fresno, one daughter, Mrs. Geneva Wating of Fresno; one son, Gerald Lassley of
Clovis, Calif.; two brothers, Perry Howard of Lake Isabella, Calif. and Sylva Howard of
Forsyth; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Lassley, Eliza Angeline (Brown) 23 Sep 1876 - 9 Jul 1963
CCR 18 July 1963
[Note: married Marion Henry Lassley, Sr. 28 Nov 1874 - 28 Sep 1918]
Mrs. Eliza A. Lassley, 87, former resident of Route 2, Rogersville, died Tuesday
morning, July 9, in the Modesto Memorial Hospital, Modesto, Calif. Her home was in
Fresno, Calif. Survivors include seven sons, Joe, Bill, Sam and John, all of Fresno,
Marion of Hayward, Calif., Robert of Selma, Calif., and Leonard of Modesto; 37
grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Sylva
Howard officiating. Burial was in Kissee Cemetery.
Lassley, Marion Otto 28 Jan 1893 - 1 Sep 1960 CCR 8 Sep 1960 p1
[Note: Son of James Sherman and Mary Belle (Ferguson) Lassley]
Funeral services for Marion Otto Lassley, 67, former resident of Sparta, who died
Thursady, Sept. 1 in a veterans hospital in Oaklnad, Calif., were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a member of the
Sparta Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his widow, Beulah of Oakland; two sons and
two daughters; five sisters, among them, Mrs. Thomas McTeer of Sparta and two
brothers.
Lassley, Mary Magdalene 23 May 1920 - Sep 2004
SN-L 13 Sep 2004
[Note: probably Mary Moore, wife of Clyde H. Lassley 9 Feb 1914 - 5 Mar 1978]
Mary Magdalene Lassley, 84, of Billings, formerly of Rogersville, passed away
Saturday at her daughter's home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the PrestonMarsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Miller Cemetery. Visitation will be
Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Miller Cemetery.
Latham, H. Bob 3 Dec 1923 - 24 May 2006 SN-L 28 May 2006
[Note: Son of William & Pearl Latham; married 1944 Eileen]
H. Bob Latham, age 82, of Highlandville, passed away at 10 p.m. Wednesday,
May 24th. Bob was born in Springfield on Dec. 3, 1923, to the late William and Pearl
Latham. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, South and Central Pacific combat areas,
during World War II and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant. Bob retired after 30
years with Caltrans as a Civil Engineer. Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Eileen;
daughters, Cathleen Collins and Lucinda Kelly; four grandchildren, Shannon Harward,
Nathan Stover, Breanna Bayless and Ryan Kelly; seven great grandchildren; sister, Vida
Jinks and brother, Larry Lathem. Bob was preceded in death by brother, Earnest Lathem
and sister, Mildred Vantine. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at
the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to
Community Hospices of America, Springfield, Mo.
Lathrop, Bertha F. 22 Jul 1903 - 11 Jan 1969
CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: married William Wesley Lathrop 20 Sep 1896 - 17 Jul 1969]
Mrs. Bertha F. Lathrop, 65, Ozark, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday in the Davis
Nursing Home in Springfield. Mrs. Lathrop moved to Ozark from Seneca in 1966. She

was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving is her husband, Wesley. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m Tuesday in Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Bob
Grady officiating, Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Lathrop, James E. 24 Jan 1892 - 15 Apr 1964 CCR 23 Apr 1964 p5
[Note: Probably son of Thomas b. & Martha C. Lathrop]
James E. Lathrop, 72, died at his home in Garden Grove, Calif., Wednesday,
April 15. A resident there 12 years, he had lived in Springfield for 15 years. He spent the
early part of his life in Ponce de Leon community. Survivors include two brothers,
Albert, Delaware, Ohiol and Fred, of the Veterans Hospital in Little Rock, Ark, and a
sister, Mrs. Dwight, Seymour, Garden Grove, Calif. Graveside services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. The Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiated with burial
under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Lathrop, William Wesley 20 Sep 1896 - 17 Jul 1969 CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: married Bertha F. 22 Jul 1903 - 11 Jan 1969]
William Wesley “Wes” Lathrop, 72, of Ozark, died at 2 a.m. Thursday in the
Veterans’ Hospital, North Little rock, Ark. where he had been a patient since May 4. Mr.
Lathrop, a retired farmer and former 20-year employee with the Carborundum Company,
Seneca, also had lived in the Chadwick community. He was a member of the Pentecostal
Church and a veteran of World War I. Survivors are two brothers, Raymond, Carthage,
and Norman, Prosperity. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the
Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Lathrope, Elizabeth Ann 1890 - 7 Jul 1965 CCR 8 Jul 1965 p1
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Lathrope, 75, Ozark, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Lathrope, who lived most of her life in the Lone Star
community of Taney County, was a member of Lone Star Church of God. Survivors
include a son, Ernest of the home; a half-sister, Mrs. Nora Cook, Los Angeles, Calif.; a
half-brother, Tom Tetters, state of California; and three grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Lathrope, Elizabeth Ann 1890 - 7 Jul 1965 CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Lathrope, 75, of Ozark, who died
Wednesday morning in St. John’s Hospital, were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel.
The Rev. Roy Shipman officiated, with burial in Lone Star Cemetery in Taney County.
Lathrope, Ernest E. 1909 - 20 Nov 1968 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8
Ernest E. Lathrope, 59, Ozark, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. A lifelong resident of Taney and Christian Counties, Mr. Lathrope is
survived by two daughters, Miss Lora Lee Lathrope, Kansas City and Miss Rowena
Lathrope, St. Joseph. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark.
Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery in Taney County.
AND
Lathrope, Ernest E. 1909 - 20 Nov 1968 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8

NOTICE OF LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION GRANTED - Estate of Ernest S,
Lathrope, Descendent.
To all persons interested in the estate of ERNEST E. LATHROPE, deceased.
On the 20th day of November, 1968, Lora Lee Lathrope was appointed the
administriax of the estate of ERNEST E. LATHROPE, decedent of, by the probate court
of Christian County, Missouri. The address of the administriax is 216 North Wheeling,
Kansas City, Missouri 64123 and her attorneys are Crain and Garrison whose address is
103 Telephone Building, Ozark, Missouri. All creditors of said descendent are notified to
file claims in court within nine months from the date of this notice or be forever barred.
Date of this publication is November 28, 1968.
BEULAH ANDERSON, Clerk of
the Probate Court, Christian County, Missouri 36-4
Lathrope, Roena Mae 18 Sep 1941 – 11 Sep 1997 CCH-N 24 Sep. 1997
Roena Mae Lathrope, 55, died Thursday, Sept. 11, in Kansas City. She was born
at Swan on Sept. 18, 1941 to Ernest and Rosa (Crum) Lathrope. She is survived by one
sister, Debbie (Lora Lee) Lathrope of Kansas City; an uncle, Lloyd Crum, Cottage
Grove, Ore.; an aunt, Olive Hammond, Joplin; and a host of other relatives. A memorial
service and burial will be at the Chadwick Cemetery Sept. 27, 11 a.m., with Neal Crum
officiating.
Lathrope, Vernon L. 1911 - 28 Jul 1964 CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
Vernon L. Lathrope, 53, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at his home south of Ozark. He
was a resident of the Swan community in Taney County most of his life. He moved to
Ozark 14 years ago. He was a member of the Church of God. Surviving are his mother,
Mrs. Elizabeth Lathrope and a brother, Ernest, both of the home. Funeral services will be
announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Lathrope, Vernon L. 1911 - 28 Jul 1964 CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
Funeral services for Vernon L. Lathrope, 53, who died at 6 a.m. Tuesday at his
home south of Ozark, wre at 1 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Roy
Shipman officaited, and burial was in Lone Star Cemetery in Taney County.
Latterner, Zelma Esther 29 Jan 1907 - Feb 1975 OH 20 Feb 1975 p11
Funeral services for Zelma Esther Latterner, 68, were held February 18, at Adams
Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Adams.
Laudermith, Donald Alan 21 Apr 1945 - 8 Aug 2005 SN-L 10 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Donald and Dorothy (McCann) Laudermith; married 1 Jan 1992 Linda]
Donald Alan Laudermith, age 60, of Ozark, passed away Monday, August 8,
2005. He was born April 21, 1945, in Omaha, Neb., the son of Donald and Dorothy
(McCann) Laudermith. His parents preceded him in death. As a U.S Marine, he served
his country in Vietnam. Mr. Laudermith worked as a water treatment systems salesman.
He enjoyed football, especially Nebraska Corn Huskers and the Colorado Broncos. On
January 1, 1992, he and his wife, Linda, were married. Survivors include his wife, Linda;
six children: Roxanne Middleton, Omaha, Neb.; Donald Scott Laudermith, Dallas, Texas;

Michael James Laudermith, Omaha, Neb.; Michelle Carmichael, Omaha, Neb.; Angelica
Laudermith, Pittsburg, Kan.; and Aaron Laudermith, Vermillion, S.D.; a step-child, Bob
McDaniel, Jefferson City, Mo.; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 9 a.m.
today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Iva Laudermith officiating. Viewing
will begin at 8 a.m. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Law, Edgar D. 4 Oct 1922 - 12 Aug 2003 SN-L 14 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Cly & Edna (Rouse) Law; married 1946 Elizabeth]
Edgar D. "Bud" Law went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2003 at 3 p.m. at
Cox South in Springfield, Missouri. The son of Cly and Edna (Rouse) Law, he was born
October 4, 1922 at Green City, Sullivan County, Missouri. An Army veteran of World
War II, he served in the South Pacific, Honolulu, Saipan and Iwo Jima with the 752nd
Anti-Aircraft Gun Battalion. He retired from Ozark Electric Cooperative after 31 years of
service. He leaves his beloved wife of 57 years, Elizabeth; one son and daughter-in-law,
Sam and Sharron Law; two granddaughters, Michelle Law of Springfield, MO, and Leah
Grier and her husband Dr. Aaron Grier of Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Kirsten and
Ethan Grier; four sisters; two brothers; and a host of nieces and nephews survive him.
Bud was a member of the First Methodist Church in Mount Vernon, Missouri, and loved
to serve the Lord and the church there. After moving to Springfield, he worshiped at
Christ United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be held in the Missouri State
Veterans Cemetery on Friday, August 15, 2003 at 11 a.m. Family and friends may call at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South today between the hours of four and eight p.m. No
formal visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Springfield Victory
Mission or Christ United Methodist Church.
Lawing, Allen Abraham
12 Dec 1904 - 14 Jan 1955
CCR 20 Jan 1955 p1
Funeral services for Allen Abraham Lawing, 50, who died Friday morning,
January 14, at his farm home south of Ozark where he was born, were held Sunday
afternoon in the Selmore Christian Church, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. He was a
member of the Selmore Christian Church, a longtime member of the Modern Woodmen.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Maurine Lawing; one son, Orville L. Lawing;
one daughter, Mrs. Maurine Young; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Lawing; a sister,
Mrs. Lucille Blevins of Ontario, Calif; four grandchildren; five nieces and one nephew.
Lawing, Joseph D. 1933 - 18 Sep 1956 CCR 27 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for Joseph D. Lawing, 23, formerly of Marionville, who died
Tuesday, Sept. 18 in a Los Angeles, Calif. hospital of injuries sustained when he was
struck by a hit-and-run driver, were held Monday afternoon in the Marionville First
Baptist Church. Rev. Oscar Higgins and Rev. Kim Hylton were the officiating ministers
and burial was in the IOOF Cemetery at Marionville under direction of BradfordSurridge. Immediate survivors include his wife, Patricia; his mother, Mrs. Emma Lawing
of Marionville; a sister, Mrs. W. B. Jones of Phoenix, Ariz and a brother, W. T. Lawing
of Kansas City, Kan. The deceased was a son of the late Dombey Lawing, a native of
Ozark and a nephew of Mrs. Ralph Hartley of Ozark.

Lawing, Kathleen 21 Aug 1889 - 11 Feb 1975 OH 13 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Robert Jasper & Mary (Clark) Lawing]
OZARK - Miss Kathleen Lawing, 85, died this morning at the Christian County
Nursing Home here after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Ozark before her retirement
she was employed with Lyons Music Store in Springfield for many years. Miss Lawing
was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Surviving are six nieces and five nephews.
Arrangements will be announced by Adams of Ozark.
Lawing, Kenneth 30 Sep 1894 - 6 Sep 1963 CCR 12 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of Robert Jasper & Mary (Clark) Lawing]
Kenneth Lawing, 69, a Borger, Texas, attorney, died Friday in a Borger hospital
only a few hours after he was injured in a headon auto crash near Borger. Lawing, who
practiced law at Borger for the past 17 years, was the youngest son of one of Ozark's
earliest families, Robert and Mary Jane Lawing. The body was brought to Ozark for
funeral services at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Funeral Chapel. A long-time friend, O. K.
Armstrong of Springfield, delivered the eulogy. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, north of
Ozark. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Edwin Tomlin of Shreveport, La., and four
grandchildren; a brother, Paul Lawing of Seattle, Wash.; two sisters, Kathleen Lawing of
Ozark and Mrs. Ethelyn Crowdus of Newark, N. J.; and a number of nieces and nephews,
among them Roger Crain of Ozark. Among those from a distance who attended funeral
services Sunday were two private plane loads of his bar associates from Borger.
Lawing, Lavonia Magdalene (Payne) 23 May 1875 - 11 Nov 1957
CCR 14 Nov
1957 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Lavonia Magdalene Lawing, 82, who died Monday
morning, November 11 at her home in Ozark were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the
Selmore Christian Church with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A member of the
pioneer Abraham Payne family of Christian County, she was a native of Ozark and spent
her entire life in this community. In girlhood, she became a member of the Berea
Christian Church later moved her membership to the Highlandville Christian Church and
when the Selmore Christian Church was founded became a charter member of that
congregation. She remained a faithful member there until her death. Survivors include
her husband, Waldo Lawing of Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Lucile Blevins of Pomona,
Calif; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Lawing of the home; one brother, Ralph Payne of
Ozark, one sister, Mrs. Mollie Deffenderfer of Ozark; eight grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death in January 1955, by a son, Allen Lawing and
also by four brothers and one sister. Mr. and Mrs. Lawing and would have celebrated
their 60th wedding anniversary this coming January 12.
Lawing, Malburn (Chaudoin) Gann 18 Oct 1898 - 8 Aug 1957 CCR 1 Aug 1957 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Malburn Lawing, 58 of Ozark who died Thursday,
August 8, following a lengthy illness, were held Monday at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
here, with Rev. Charles McFall officiating, Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. The daughter of J. B. and Cordelia Chaudoin, who was born in the
Shady Grove community southeast of Ozark and was married to Ashel Gann in 1922, Mr.

Gann preceded her in death in 1936, and in 1953 she was married to Homer Lawing who
survives. She was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Other than the husband,
survivors include two sons, Charles O. Gann of Independence, Mo. and Bob Gann of
Wichita, Kan; three grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Cordelia Chaudoin of Ozark, two
sisters, Mrs. Gladys Forgey of Monett, Mo. and Mrs. Lois Plank of Ozark.
Lawing, Orville Leon “Buck” 23 Aug 1926 - 27 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Son of Allen A. & Evelyn (Phillips) Lawing]
Orville "Buck" Leon Lawing, 73, of Yucaipa, CA. died Monday, March 27, 2000
at Redlands Community Hospital. Lawing, a native of Ozark, MO., lived in Yucaipa for
12 years. He was a retired cokeoven foreman at Kaiser Steel in Fontana, CA. and a World
War II Navy Veteran. Survivors include two sons, Robert D. of Bremerton, WA., Jim L.
of Rialto, CA., three daughters, RuthAnn Kingsford of San Bernardino, CA., Jane S.
Guillen of Fontana, CA. and Judy L. Johnson of Fallon, NV; his sister, Maurine Young of
Ozark, MO.; his aunt, Virginia Allen, of Kansas City, MO.; twelve grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren. The service was held at 10:45 a.m. at the Riverside National
Cemetery, staging area four, on Tuesday, April 4. the cemetery is located at 22495 Van
Buren Blvd., Riverside, CA. 92518.
Lawing, Rinnie Margaret (Webber) 29 Feb 1864 - 16 Mar 1953 CCR 19 Mar 1953 p8
Mrs. Rinnie Margaret Lawing was born near Mt. Vernon, Ill. February 29, 1864,
the daughter of William and Francis Webber, and passed away at her home in Ozark on
Monday, March 16, 1953. She was united in marriage to William Thomas Lawing on
November 6, 1884, and to this union nine children were born. Her husband and three
children preceded her in death. Mrs. Lawing spent most of her life in the Ozark
community and was well known throughout the vicinity. She was one of Jehovah’s
Witnesses. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Bodenhamer, San Bernardino,
Calif, Mrs. Dora McCullough, Rexburg, Idaho, Mrs. Blanche Hartley, Ozark; three sons,
Herbert S. Lawing, Pasadena, Calif., Horace C. Lawing., Kirkwood, Mo and Homer H.
Lawing of the home in Ozark; 22 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Thursday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. E.
C. Widel officiating. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery.
Lawing, Sarah Doris (Tennis) 10 May 1914 – 13 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Sarah Doris Lawing, 76, Ozark, died at 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 1991,
in Springfield Community Hospital. She was born in Ozark May 10, 1914, to Thomas
Tennis and Anna Montgomery. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Homer. She is survived by five nephews, Larry
Harris, Springfield, Thomas Harris, Rogers, Ark., John Harris, Independence; Howard
Harris, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Leslie Tennis, Cedar Creek. Services were Saturday in
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with David Howard officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Lawing, Waldo W. 6 Mar 1873 - 9 Jun 1960 CCR 16 Jun 1960 p5
[Note: Married Lavonia Magadalena Payne; also had a son, Allen Abraham Lawing]

Funeral services for Waldo W. Lawing, 88, a longtime resident of the Ozark
community, who died last Thursday, June 9, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lucille
Blevins of Ontario, Calif, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Christian Church.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Chapel of Ozark. He
was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Other survivors are a sister, Mrs. Alma
Baker who lives in California; eight grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Lawing, William Thomas “Tom”, Rev. 1923 - 31 Dec 2005 SN-L 4 Jan 2006
Memorial services for Rev. Tom Lawing, of Marionville, will be on Friday,
January 6, 2006, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor Chapel in Marionville, under the
direction of the Williams Funeral Home of Marionville, at 10 a.m. Rev. Lawing passed
away at 12:36 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2005, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield,
Missouri. He was 82. There will be no visitation. His body has been donated to the Dept.
of Anatomy, School of Science, University of Missouri, Columbia.
Lawrence, Blanche June 1904 - 3 Feb 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: married Henry Lawrence]
Blanche June Lawrence, 85, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 1990, at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, following a short illness. Born in Greenfield, Mo., she lived for 40
years in Calif. before returning to the area 15 years ago. She was a homemaker. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Henry, in 1983. Survivors include her sister, Fonda
Adams of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Reta Hampton of Ava; and several nieces and
nephews. Graveside services were held on Feb. 5 in Goodhope Cemetery with the Rev.
James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lawrence, Braz Daniel, II 26 Jun 1933 - 13 Jul 1999 CCH-N 21 Jul 1999
[Note: Son of Braz Daniel & Cuby (Hopkins) Lawrence; married 12 Jun 1957 Carol
Louise Mason]
Braz Daniel Lawrence II, 66, of Nixa, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 26, 1933 in Springfield and was
the son of Braz Daniel and Cuby (Hopkins) Lawrence. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during the Korean Conflict. On June 12, 1957 he and Carol Louise Mason were
married. Mr. Lawrence was a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal System and most recently
was employed by SMSU as a security guard. He was a charter member of Aldersgate
United Methodist Church in Nixa. He was very committed to the church he loved.
Survivors include: his wife, Carol; two children, Braz Daniel Lawrence III, and his wife
Lynn, Springfield, and Danetta Lawrence, Nixa; a grandson who he dearly loved, Braz
Daniel Lawrence IV; a brother, Don Lawrence, Springfield; a sister, Vinita McMahon,
Wichita, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Haze, Lawrence St. Louis; and two brothers-in-law,
Robert Altic, Brighton, and John Harris, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents,
two sisters, Ruby Altic and Pat Harris, and a brother, John Lawrence. Funeral services
were 10 a.m. Thursday, July 15, in Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee
Strawhun officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. The Veterans Memorial Team provided military honors.
The family wishes to thank the St. John's ReHab Staff for their friendship and care during

the time Mr. Lawrence spent there. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to
Aldersgate United Methodist Church for the Braz Lawrence Memorial Fund.
Lawrence, Burnie B. 20 Sep 1895 - 8 Nov 1968
Funeral services will be Monday for Burnie B. Lawrence, 73, a longtime Route 2,
Crane resident who died Friday morning of apparent food poisoning while visiting a son
in Great Bend, Kan. It was ruled Mr. Lawrence died of accidental food poisoning after
apparently eating some contaminated food while traveling to Kansas, according to funeral
home attendants. Survivors include his wife Nellie, of the home here; four sons, Clifford
and Gerald both of Republic, Robert, Sylmar, Calif., and David, Great Bend, three
daughters, Mrs. Sharon Merritt, Stotts City, Mrs. Susan Hooten, Route 1 Billings, and
Mrs. Muriel Rosewurn, Crane; three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Monday in Hurley High School auditorium, with the Rev. Ora Short officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever, under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1968 on it.
Lawrence, Della 2 Mar 1899 - 23 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Della Lawrence, 80, Marionville, mother of Donald Lawrence
of Chadwick, were held Wednesday in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel with burial in the
IOOF Cemetery in Marionville. Mrs. Lawrence died Monday in St. Vincent’s Hospital,
Monett.
Lawrence, Gerald W. 4 May 1936 - 26 Mar 2004 SN-L 28 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Burnie & Nellie (Tharp) Lawrence; married 1986 Pat]
Gerald W. Lawrence, 67, Marionville, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, March
26, 2004, at his home. He was born May 4, 1936, in Stone County, Mo. the fourth son of
Burnie and Nellie (Tharp) Lawrence. His parents; a brother, David Lawrence; and two
sisters, Muril Roswurm and Sharon Merritt, preceded him in death. He is survived by his
wife of 18 years, Pat; five children, Steve Lawrence, Austin, Texas, Jason Lawrence,
Marionville, Mo., Michele Currin and Tina Dicken, both of Springfield, and Deborah
Ann Young, Harrisburg; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Clifford Leo Lawrence,
Republic, and Bob Lawrence, Carson City, Nev.; a sister, Susan Hooten, Crane; and a
host of relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Elder Bill Woods officiating. Burial will follow
in Mount Carmel Cemetery, south of Clever. The casket will be closed at all times. .
Lawrence, Inice Irene (Maggard) 28 Feb 1924 - 6 Nov 2005 SN-L 8 Nov 2005 & SN-L
9 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Caleb & Nancy (Huff) Maggard; married 9 Feb 1941 Richard L.
Lawrence]
Inice Irene Lawrence, daughter of Caleb Maggard and Nancy Huff Maggard, was
born on February 28, 1924, in Ava, Mo., and went to her Heavenly home on Nov. 6,
2005, in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 81 years. Inice was a lifetime resident of the Ava
community. She had lived for the past three months in Ozark to be with her family. On
February 9, 1941, Inice and Richard L. Lawrence were united in marriage in Douglas

County, Mo., and to this union one daughter was born. Inice was a Dairy Farmer for 60
years working alongside her husband. She was a member of the Highlonesome
Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
Richard, in 2003. She is survived by a daughter, Genevieve Garland, a granddaughter,
raised in the home, JaDonna Rice, both of Ozark, Mo.; two grandchildren, Cecilia and
Melinda; four great-grandchildren, Dandy, Jeremy, Candy and Tonya; three great-great
grandchildren, Bailey, Lucie and Quentin; two brothers, Arthur Maggard, Springfield,
Mo., and Jim Maggard, Willard, Mo.; five sisters, Lois Fitzgerald, Bettendorf, Iowa;
Tennie Williams, McPherson, Kan.; Madena Faye Hall, Springfield, Mo.; Gladys Huff
and Francis Montgomery, both of Ozark, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services will be Thursday, Nov. 10, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava,
with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation
is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorials can be made to the American
Cancer Society. Services are being conducted by Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo.
Lawrence, John T. 24 Sep 1925 - 16 Jun 1991 NN-E 20 Jun 1991
John T. Lawrence, 65, Clever, was found dead Sunday evening, June 16, 1991, in
his home. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II and the
Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Republic VFW Post No. 4593. He loved
animals, bird watching, fishing and the outdoors. He is survived by a brother, Bill
Lawrence, Billings; two sisters, Mary Lawrence, Kansas City, and Helen Cole,
Springfield; and nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Wednesday morning in
Springfield National Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post No. 676 and
VFW posts No. 3404 and No. 693. Services and burial were under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society.
Lawrence, Juanita (Gold) 1930 - 27 Jan 2006 SN-L 29 Jan 2006
Juanita (Gold) Lawrence, 75, of Chadwick, passed away Friday, January 27,
2006, in her home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 29, in the
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Ozark. Visitation will follow the memorial
service Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Graveside
services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 30, in Crane Community Cemetery,
Crane, Mo. Services under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lawrence, Richard L. 11 Oct 1921 - 25 Dec 2003 SN-L 28 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of James R. & Gertrude (Melton) Lawrence; married 9 Feb 1941 Inice
Maggard]
Richard L. Lawrence, the son of James R. Lawrence and Gertrude Melton
Lawrence was born on Oct. 11, 1921, in Douglas County, Mo., and departed this life Dec.
25, 2003, at the age of 82 years, 2 months and 14 days. Richard was a lifelong resident of
the Ava area. Richard was employed with Douglas County as a grader operator for 19
years. He was also a retired dairy farmer. On Feb. 9, 1941, Richard and Inice Maggard
were united in marriage in Douglas County, and to this union a daughter, Genevieve, was
born. They were also blessed to raise granddaughter JaDonna in their home. Richard was
preceded in death by his parents, one brother and a sister. Survivors include his wife,
Inice, of the home; a daughter, Genevieve Garland, Ozark, Mo.; granddaughter JaDonna

Rice and husband Wayne, Ozark; two granddaughters, Cecilia and Melinda; four greatgrandchildren, Dandy, Jeremy, Candy and Tonya; three great-great grandchildren, Bailey,
Lucie and Quentin; one sister, Ada Wilson, Springfield; one brother, Sam Lawrence,
Oldfield, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Johnson and
Rev. Woody Coonce officiating. Interment will follow in Ava Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Lawrence, Richard L. 11 Oct 1921 - 25 Dec 2003 SN-L 29 Dec 2003
Richard L. Lawrence, 82, Ava, a grader operator and retired dairy farmer, died
Dec. 25, 2003. Services are 10 a.m. today in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home with burial in
Ava Cemetery.
Lawson, Allyn Bradley 4 Sep 1976 - 11 Aug 1993 OH 18 Aug 1993
[Note: Son of Maynard & Edna (Garrison) Lawson]
Bradley Allyn Lawson, 16, Ozark, died at 12:08 p.m. Aug. 11, 1993 at Cox South.
He was born Sept. 4, 1976 in Springfield, the son of Maynard Lawson, Springfield, and
Edna Garrison, Ozark. He was a student at Ozark High School. He attended Noble
General Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Leonard Lawson and
Ed Garrison, and one sister, Stacey. Survivors include his parents, Maynard Lawson and
Edna Garrison; one brother, Dustin Lawson, Ozark; one sister, Kristen Lawson, Ozark;
maternal grandmother, Eva Garrison, Ava; paternal grandmother, Bonnie Lawson, Noble.
Services were held Saturday, Aug. 14, at Clinkingbeard Chapel with the Rev. Paul Welch
officiating. Burial was in Thornfield. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes.
Lawson, Amanda E. (Johnson) Aug 1885 - 5 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oliver P. & Nancy E. Johnson; married 1 Feb 1903 James Alexander
“Alex” Lawson 15 Dec 1876 - 5 Apr 1966]
Mrs. Amanda Lawson, 84, died at 7 a.m. Thursday at her home in Sparta after a
long illness. A lifelong resident of Sparta and a member of the Baptist Church there, she
was the widow of Alex Lawson, a well-known farmer who died in 1966. Mrs. Lawson is
survived by one son, Arnold, Kansas City, Kan.; four daughters, Mrs. Mamie Lee, Sparta,
Mrs. Bessie Gann, Ozark, Mrs. Ona Bumgarner, Republic, Mrs. Effie Jennings,
Springfield; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Revs. Roscoe Harding and Connie Shelton
officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery near Rogersville under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Lawson, Arthur “Buck” 29 Oct 1913 - 17 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of Berdine D. & Margaret Ann "Maggie" (Stone) Lawson; married 15 Apr
1937 Elene Bilyeu]
Arthur “Buck” Lawson, 79, Sparta, died at 10:24 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 1993 in
St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Oct. 29, 1913 in Christian
County, the son of Burdine and Maggie Stone Lawson. He was united in marriage on
April 15, 1937 in Ava, to Elene Bilyeu. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta and
Christian County area. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church and a retired

cattle farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jack, Jim, and
Glenn Lawson. Survivors include his wife, Elene; a son, Jerry and his wife, Kathlyn
Lawson, Nixa; a brother, John, and his wife, Shelby Lawson, Sparta; a sister, Gladys
McDaniel and her husband, George, Sparta; two grandsons, Scott, and his wife, Cindy
Lawson, Springfield, and Bradley D. Lawson, also of Springfield. Services were held
Tuesday, July 20, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Art Blume
officiating. Burial followed in Linden Cemetery.
Lawson, Billie J. 8 Sep 1934 - 3 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Feb 1991
[Note: married Dean Lawson]
Billie J. Lawson, 56, Sparta, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, 1991, in St. John's
Regional Health Care Center, Springfield. Lawson, a native of Ava, had lived in Sparta
for the past eight years. She was an employee of the Apple Tree Restaurant. Survivors
include her husband, Dean; two sons, Jeff Lawson, Oldfield, and Chris Lawson, Sparta; a
sister, Shirley Marrow, Kansas City; two brothers, Max Irwin, Ava, and David Wilson,
Springfield; and three grandchildren, Cabin, Coby and Cyrana Lawson. Services were
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating.
Music was provided by the Glory Bound Quartet. Burial was in Burnham Cemetery, near
Willow Springs: Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of
Sparta.
Lawson, Burdine D. 7 Aug 1874 - 9 Jan 1957 CCR 10 Jan 1957 p1
[Note: Son of James B. & Malinda Lawson; married Margaret Ann “Maggie” Stone 20
May 1881 - 7 Jan 1952]
Funeral services for Burdine Lawson, 82, a well-known Christian County farmer
who died January 9 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield were held January 11 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev, Bishop officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Lawson came to Missouri at the age of
19 and was married in 1898 to Miss Maggie Stone who preceded him in death. Survivors
include one daughter, Mrs. Gladys McDaniel of Rogersville; five sons, Buck Lawson,
Jack Lawson, Glen Lawson and Jim Lawson, all of Sparta and John Lawson of Ozark; six
grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one brother, Elic Lawson of Sparta; and one
sister, Mrs. Elsie Campbell of Springfield.
Lawson, Edgar W. 23 Dec 1878 - 30 May 1960 CCR 2 Jun 1960 p1
[Note: Son of James Harvey & Sarah Elizabeth (James) Lawson; married Rachel White]
Funeral services for Edgar Lawson, 81, a well-known resident of the
Highlandville community, who died Monday night at Doctors Memorial Hospital,
Springfield were held at 2 p.m. today in the Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev.
Roscoe Harding and Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa. A farm and lifelong resident of the county, he was an
active Republican and for many years served on the county central committee. He was a
member of Highlandville Baptist Church which he served as deacon for 52 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rachel Lawson of the home east of Highlandville; three
sons, Wade Lawson of Springfield, Glenn Lawson of the home and Rev. Robert Lawson

of Maryville, Mo; a daughter, Mrs. Enid Murphy of Wichita, Kan; eight grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.
Lawson, Elene (Bilyeu) 13 Sep 1917 - 19 Mar 1999 CCH-N 7 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Henry Frank & Blanche V. (Allen) Bilyeu; married 13 Apr 1939
Arthur "Buck" Lawson]
Elene Lawson, 81, a lifelong resident of Christian County was born September
13, 1917 and passed from this life on March 19, 1999 at Springfield. Elene was the
daughter of H. F. Bilyeu and Blanche Allen Bilyeu. Elene was united in marriage to
Arthur "Buck" Lawson on April 13, 1939 at Ava, Missouri. Elene was retired from
Hagale Industries where she worked as Head of Production for many years. Elene was a
devoted and valued employee. Elene loved to sew, knit, crochet, and quilting. She
enjoyed quilting even after arthritis made it difficult for her to do so. Elene held a special
love of her family and especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elene
was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, her parents, her sister Cathleen Rogers
and her brother Verlin Bilyeu. Survivors include her son Jerry and his wife Kathlyn of
Sparta, 2 grandsons, Bradley David of Springfield and Scott Russell and his wife Cindy
of Hartville, 2 granddaughters, Ivy Elisabeth and Flora Olivia Rose. Also surviving are
several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services was held Sunday March
21, 1999 at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home with Reverend Darrell Hinds officiating.
Burial followed at the Linden Cemetery, Linden, Missouri. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m.
Saturday March 20 at the funeral home. Elene will always be remembered by family and
friends for her friendly smile. The family has requested in lieu of flowers donations be,
made to the Arthritis Foundation in Elene's memory.
Lawson, Elsie (Ellison) Rethford 30 Mar 1904 - 16 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Kell & Nancy Ellison; married Louie Rethford; married second
Leman Lawson]
Elsie Lawson, 83, of Marshfield, died at 2:45 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Mount Vernon
Park Care Center after a long illness. Graveside services were held Monday with the Rev.
Howard Cowen officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under the direction of
Marsh Funeral Home, Fordland. Mrs. Lawson was born in Ava Mar. 30, 1904 to Kell and
Nancy Ellison. She was married to Louie Rethford, who preceded her in death. Also
preceding her in death were two sons. She was then married to Leman Lawson, who
survives. Other survivors include two stepsons, Linden Lawson, of the state of Wyoming
and Paul Lawson, of San Diego, California; a daughter-in-law, Lucille Rethford, of
Marshfield; three brothers-in-law, Roy, of Ozark, Tommy, of the state of California, and
Charlie, of Marshfield; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Taylor and Lillian Stinecipher, both of
Springfield; and a grandson, William Rethford, of Miami, Florida.
Lawson, Elsie Gladys (Monger) 18 Jun 1905 - 11 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph George & Cora Belle (Anderson) Monger; married 20 Sep
1924 Arnold Lawson]
Elsie Gladys Monger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe G. Monger, was born June
18, 1905, at Sparta, Mo., and departed this life on Aug. 11, 1947, at Osawstomie, Kansas,
at the age of 42 years. She was married to Arnold Lawson of Sparta and to this union was

born one son, James Lawson, of Kansas City, Kan. She was a member of the Church of
Christ, having been converted at the age of 14. She is also survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Monger of Sparta, five sisters, four brothers, other relatives and many
friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 15, at the Sparta Church of Christ,
conducted by Bro. Milton E. Truex of Springfield. Burial was in Sparta cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Lawson, Etta 1888 - 4 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
FORDLAND- Services for Mrs. Etta Lawson, 90, Fordland, were held Thursday
in Marsh Chapel, Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Mrs. Lawson died at 6:04 a.m.
Tuesday in the Northside Nursing Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a
member of Cass Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include four sons, Leamon,
Marshfield, Tommy, Orange, Calif., and Charley and Roy, both of Fordland; two
daughters. Mrs. Lillian Stonecipher and Mrs. Maxine Taylor, both of Springfield; a sister,
Mrs. Otta Lane, Springfield, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Lawson, Glen 5 Nov 1907 - 11 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Burdine D. & Margaret Ann “Maggie” (Stone) Lawson; married 23 Jul
1939 Hazel Evelyn Allen]
Glen Lawson, 85, Sparta, died Friday, June 11, 1993, at Ozark Riverview Manor.
He was born November 5, 1907, at Sparta, the son of Burdine and Maggie Stone Lawson.
On July 23, 1939, he was united in marriage to Hazel Evelyn Allen. He was a farmer and
lived throughout his life in the Sparta area. He was a member of the Sparta Church of
Christ. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a son, Ronnie Lawson, and his wife, Ruth,
Rogersville; a daughter, Joyce Dillard, and her husband, John, Springfield; five
grandchildren, Steve and Lexi Lawson, Jay Teague, and his wife, Dina, Kristen Brewer,
and her husband, David, and Gina Teague; a great-grandchild, Carleigh Teague; a sister,
Gladys McDaniel, Sparta; and two brothers, Arthur "Buck" Lawson and Johnie Lawson,
both of Sparta. Services were held Sunday, June 13, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Lawson, Hasque “Jock” 27 Jul 1901 - 25 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Son of Berdine D. & Margaret Ann "Maggie" (Stone) Lawson; married 6 Apr
1919 Clara Stott ]
Hasque “Jock” Lawson, 61, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 12:15
a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, in Springfield, after suffering a stroke at his home
near Sparta. Mr. Lawson, a farmer and stockman, is survived by a son, Lenny, of Sparta;
a daughter, Miss Edith Lawson, of the home; three grandchildren; four brothers, Arthur
and Glenn Lawson, both of Sparta, Johnnie, Ozark and Jim, Rogersville; and a sister,
Mrs. Gladys McDaniel, Rogersville. Funeral services were Monday at 2 p.m. in the
Chaffin & Son Chapel, with burial in Linden Cemetery.
Lawson, Herbert Glenn 28 May 1908 - 15 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Edgar W. & Rachel (White) Lawson]
Herbert Glenn Lawson, 80, of Lebanon, formerly of Highlandville, died at 10:30
a.m. June 15 at the Lebanon Manor Nursing Home. Graveside services for Mr. Lawson

were held June 17 at the Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Mr. Lawson was a native of Highlandville. His survivors include two
brothers; Wade Lawson, of Springfield, and Rev. Robert Lawson, of Farmington; one
sister, Mrs. Enid Murphy, of Wichita, Kansas; and several nieces and nephews.
Lawson, James Alexander “Alex” 15 Dec 1876 - 5 Apr 1966 CCR 7 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James B. & Malinda Lawson; married 1 Feb 1903 Amanda E. Johnson;
SSDI gives 15 Jul 1966 death date]
J. A. “Alex” Lawson, 89, a resident of Sparta most of his life, died at 11 p.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A member of Sparta Baptist Church, he is
survived by his wife, Amanda; a son, Arnold, Kansas City; four daughters, Mrs. Mamie
Lee, Sparta, Mrs. Bessie Gann, Ozark, Mrs. Ona Bumgarner, Rogersville, and Mrs. Effie
Jennings, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Liza Campbell, Sparta; 10 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sparta Baptist Church with the
Revs. Roscoe Harding and Dennis Swift officiating. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Lawson, Jenice G. (Spiess) 9 Feb 1912 - 13 Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of August & Eunice (Beal) Spiess; married 20 Jul 1932 Robert E.
Lawson]
Jenice G. Lawson was born at Ozark, Mo. on Feb. 8, 1912, the daughter of the
late August Spiess and his wife Eunice nee Beal and passed away at St. Francis Hospital
in Washington, Mo. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1973, reaching the age of 61 years and four
days. She received her schooling in Ozark and graduated from the Southwest Baptist
College at Springfield (SIC). On July 20, 1932, she was united in marriage to Mr. Robert
E. Lawson at Ozark, by Rev. Carter. Mrs. Lawson was a very active member of the First
Baptist Church at Union, Mo and the Franklin County Baptist Association., She was also
a member of the Franklin County Eastern Star. Those who survive are her husband,
Robert E. Lawson; Three daughters, Mrs. Karol Brown of McLeansboro, Ill., Mrs. Anne
Starr of Lincoln, Nebr. and Miss Evelyn Lawson of Kansas City, Mo.; Two sons, Karl of
Union and Ed of Beaufort, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Jennilyn Brown, Rochelle
Starr and Christine Lawson (SIC); one sister, Mrs. Clell Porter of Rogersville; many
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, Feb. 16, 1973 at the
First Baptist Church in Union at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Earl Burnside. Thence to the First
Baptist Church at Highlandville for services on Saturday, Feb. 17th at 1:00 p.m. by the
Rev. Bruce Maples and the Rev. Gary Robnett. Interment followed in the Highlandville
Cemetery.
Lawson, Johnie J. 29 Jun 1917 - 16 Dec 2003
CCH-N 24 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Burdine D. & Margaret Ann “Maggie” (Stone) Lawson; married Shelba]
Johnie J. Lawson, 86, Sparta, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 at Century Pines in
Ozark. He was born June 29, 1917, in Christian County, the son of Burdine and Maggie
(Stone) Lawson. Lawson retired in 1971 as bus driver for the Ozark School System. He
was also a cattle farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Jock,
Jim, Buck, and Glenn Lawson; and a sister, Gladys McDaniel. Survivors include his
wife, Shelba Lawson; two step-sons, Bryan Richards and Carla, and Jeff Richards and

Lisa; five grandchildren, Chris, Lane, Sheri, Brittany and Taylor; and two nephews,
Ronnie Lawson and Jerry Lawson. A graveside funeral was held at 2 p.m. Dec. 19 in
Linden Cemetery with Dwayne Bray officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. Dec. 18.
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Lawson, Robert Kenneth 1880 - 23 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of James Harvey & Sarah Elizabeth (James) Lawson; married 13 Jan 1901
Laura Maples]
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug 26 at his home in Edmond, OK, north of
Oklahoma City, for R. K. Lawson, 70, who died the previous Thursday following a long
illness. Born and reared south of Ozark, son of James H. and Sarah Lawson, early
Christian county residents, Mr. Lawson left here for Oklahoma 25 years ago. He and his
sons operated a machine shop in Edmond. Survivors in addition to his wife and eight
children include a brother E. W. Lawson, of Highlandville who with three of his sons,
went to Edmond for the funeral services.
Lawson, Leman 11 Jan 1908 - 16 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Robe & Etta (Kinser) Lawson; married 1938 Elsie Ellison]
Leman Lawson, 80, of Marshfield, died June 16 at Mount Vernon Park Care
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Lawson were held
Sunday at Fordland Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Cowen officiating. Burial was
under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home, Fordland. Born Jan. 11, 1908, to Robe and
Etta (Kinser) Lawson, Mr. Lawson was married to Elsie Ellison in 1938. He had worked
for the State Highway Department in Marshfield. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Elsie, earlier this year. Survivors include two sons, Linden, of the state of Colorado, and
Paul, of San Diego, California; a daughter-in-law, Lucille Rethford, Marshfield; three
brothers, Roy, of Ozark, Tommy, of Orange, California, and Charlie, of Marshfield; two
sisters, Maxine Taylor and Lillian Stonecipher, both of Springfield; and three
grandchildren, Christine and Paul Lawson, Jr., of San Diego, and William Rethford,
Miami, Florida.
Lawson, Lenny C. 28 Jun 1922 - 5 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Hasque “Jack” & Clara (Stott) Lawson; married 13 May 1944 Fern Hursh]
SPARTA - Lenny C. Lawson, 52, a lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 8:10 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after several months’ illness. A farmer and
milk hauler, he was employed as a county road grade for seven years. Mr. Lawson
attended the Assembly of God Church here. Surviving are his wife, Fern; a son, Michael
Lee of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lou Daniels and Mrs. Bonnie Sue DeWitt
and a sister, Mrs. Edith Newberry, all of Sparta; and two grandchildren. Arrangements
were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Lawson, Lenny C. 28 Jun 1922 - 5 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
SPARTA - Lenny C. Lawson, 52, a lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 8:10 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after several months’ illness. A farmer and
milk hauler, he was employed as a county road grade for seven years. Mr. Lawson

attended the Assembly of God Church here. Surviving are his wife, Fern; a son, Michael
Lee of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Lou Daniels and Mrs. Bonnie Sue DeWitt
and a sister, Mrs. Edith Newberry, all of Sparta; and two grandchildren. Services were at
2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Bea Phillips officiating.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
AND
Lawson, Lenny C. 28 Jun 1922 - 5 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
We deeply appreciate every act of kindness and death of our loved one. Our
heartfelt thanks to everyone for the food and beautiful flowers. Also a special thank you
to Harris Funeral Home, the singers and the Rev. Phillips for his comforting words and to
every church which offered us prayers, sent food and flowers. May God richly bless you
all. Mrs. Fern Lawson. Mike Lawson. Mr. & Mrs. Gary Daniels and Melinda. Mr. and
Mrs. Benny DeWitt and John. Mr. and Mrs Ernest Newberry.
Lawson, Rachel S. (White) 16 Apr 1884 - 21 Feb 1967 CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas H. & Elizabeth A. (Hammons) White; married Edgar W.
Lawson 23 Dec 1878 - 30 May 1960]
Mrs. Rachel S. Lawson, 82, a lifelong resident of Highlandville, died at 2:20 a.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A member of Highlandville Baptist church,
she is survived by three sons, Wade, Springfield, Glenn of the home and the Rev. Robert
Lawson, Union; a daughter, Mrs. Enid Murphy, Wichita, Kan; a brother, Ellis White,
Springfield; eight grandchildren and one great, great grandchild (Sic). Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. today in Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev.. Tommy Bilyeu ,
assisted by the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris.
Lawson, Thomas Bradley 2 Apr 1875 - 4 Sep 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of Samuel & Sarah (Farrier) Lawson]
Funeral services for Thomas Bradley Lawson, 73, were held Tuesday afternoon,
Sept. 6, at the Highlandville church with Rev. Roscoe C. Hardin and Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was made under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home at the
Highlandville Cemetery. Survivors are one sister of Marionville, Mo., and one brother,
James C. Lawson, of Fresno, Calif.
Laymon, James A. 1917 - 9 Oct 2006 SN-L 10 Oct 2006
[Note: married Marsena]
Mr. James A. Laymon, 87, Billings, passed away Monday, October 9, 2006, at
Christian Health Care, Republic. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Marsena; a son, Donnie Laymon, Crane; two grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; five sisters; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at the Hurley Church of God with Rev.
Herbert Ward officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will
follow in Wright Cemetery south of Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hurley Church of God. Family
and friends may place a condolence message at www.meadors funeralhome.com.

Layne, John A. 8 Aug 1934 - 5 Sep 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
John A. Layne, 64 of Rogersville passed away at 5 p.m. Saturday after a long
illness. John was born, August 8, 1934 in Rogersville, to Guy and Bessie Layne. He was
a life long resident of Rogersville. John was a member of the United Methodist Church,
The Henderson Lodge, Scottish Rite, and the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. He was selfemployed as a electrician for the past 30 years. John was united in marriage to Wilda
Stewart on June 20, 1953, and preceded in death by his parents and one sister Beulah
Gray. He is survived by his wife Wilda, 3 sons and their wives, Mike and Keturah, Steve
and Kelly of Springfield, Mark and Deanna of Tulsa OK., 5 grandchildren, Joshua,
Justan, Jarred, Jacob, and Whitney Layne, 3 brothers Lloyd and Kenneth, both of
Springfield, and Gerald of Dallas, Texas, 1 sister Lucille Hillen of Springfield, along with
a host of nieces and nephews, and many close friends. John enjoyed fishing and
woodworking. Visitation was at 7 pm to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Preston Marsh Funeral
Home in Rogersville. Funeral services was held at 10 Wednesday with burial in the
White Oak Cemetery Rogersville.
Layton, Frank F. 16 Jul 1899 - 12 Dec 1956 CCR 20 Dec 1956 p1
[Note: married Gladys]
Funeral services for Frank F. Layton, 57, who died Wednesday, Dec. 12 were
held Saturday, Dec. 15 at 10:00 a.m. in the Oak Ridge Church with Rev. Blansit
officiating. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. He was converted at the Oak Ridge Church on April 12, 1942. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Gladys Layton, one son, John Layton and one granddaughter, both
of the home; one brother, Lee Layton of Stark City, Mo., and three sisters, Mrs. Laura
Oliver and Mrs. Edna McInturff, both of Neosho and Mrs. Lola Garrison of Wichita,
Kan.
Layton, Lucy Jane (Plank) 1902 - 30 Mar 1968 CCR 4 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Alice L. (Cupp) Plank]
Mrs. Lucy Jane Layton, 65, of Springfield, died at 5:28 p.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital following a lingering illness. A longtime resident of Springfield, Mrs.
Layton was a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God. She is survived by her
husband, Les A.; four brothers, George Plank, Ontario, Calif., the Rev. Fred Plank, Tulsa,
Emmet Plank, Rayville, La. and Ralph Plank, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Skaggs,
Clever, Mrs. Blanche Forgey, Ozark, Miss Naomi Plank, Kansas City, Mrs. Flossie
Higgins, Kansas City, and Mrs. Belle Mabry, state of California. Services will be under
direction of Ralph Thieme. Funeral services were at 2 p. m. Monday in Thieme Chapel
with the Rev. Stewart H. Robinson officiating, Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Layton, Penelope “Nellie” (Osborn) 1867 - 19 Apr 1951 CCR 26 Apr 1951
[Note: Daughter of Thomas G. & Mary Ann (Stubbs) Osborn; married Robert D. Layton
6 Jul 1860 - 1 Jan 1937]
Mrs. Nellie Layton, 84, died Thursday, April 19, at her home in Springfield. Mrs.
Layton is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ada Smith of Rogersville; three sons, Ira of
Springfield, James of the home, and Tom of Slater; three brothers, John Osborn of
Springfield and William and Atlas Osborn of Sparta; two sisters. Mrs. Artilla Snook and

Miss Nettie Osborn both of Sparta. Funeral services were held Friday with burial in
Martin cemetery.
Layton, Wade Sherman 14 Jul 1903 - 15 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Frederick N. & Ellie “Bird” (Walker) Layton; married Pearl Lewis 16 Mar
1906 - 12 Nov 1990]
Wade Layton, 65, of Sparta, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital Thursday
afternoon May 15, of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. Mrs. Pearl Layton said
her husband had been in ill health since 1951, and that he was despondent over his
illness. The Laytons had operated the Sparta Drug store for many years. Mr. Layton had
been a resident of Sparta since 1949, and was a former resident of Oklahoma and
Arkansas, Mrs. Layton had operated the store prior to their marriage. A member of the
First Baptist Church in Sparta, Mr. Layton is survived, in addition to his wife, by a son,
John, Fayetteville, Ark.; and a second son, S-Sgt Ralph Layton, with the U. S. Army in
Vietnam; a brother, Porter Layton Fayetteville, Ark.; a half-brother, Waldo Aleshire,
Jacksonville, N. C.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Connie Shelton officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Lea, Dortha Luann (Shortt) 5 Jan 1957 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 15 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Artie Ester (Pruett) Shortt; married John Randall Lea]
Dortha Luann (Shortt) Lea, age 49, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006, in her
Douglas County home. She was born January 5, 1957, in Springfield, the daughter of
Everett and Artie Ester (Pruett) Shortt. Luann attended primary and secondary schools in
Ava. She completed St. John's School of Nursing and subsequently worked in area
hospitals, her primary areas were neonatology and emergency medicine. At the time of
her death, she was near completion of her English Degree at Drury University. Her next
goal was to teach English in a rural Ozark setting. Luann was an honor student at Drury,
an avid reader, collector of books, an amateur painter, photographer, and lover of all
living things, with a special love for cats. Memberships include: Daughters of the
American Revolution, Carl Neiman Chapter, Ava, Missouri, and Alpha Sigma Lambda
Honor Society. Survivors include: her husband, John Randall Lea, of the home; three
stepchildren, Elaine C. Lea, Columbia, Claire E. Lea, Columbia, and Paul C. Lea,
Nashville, Tenn.; a sister, Wanda Lavon Hutchinson and husband, Larry; a niece, Tammy
Gunter and husband, Darryl, and children, Lindsey and Johnathan Mitchell; a brother,
Hillis Lee Shortt and wife, Dianne; a nephew, Ralph Hutchinson and wife, Melissa, and
children Deanne, Nathan and Ethan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a
sister, Pat Nelson. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Corolla, Dr. Thomas Briggs, Dr. Robert
Scott, and Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah for their compassion and concern during her illness.
Also to Community Hospice of Southwest Missouri for sending Tracy and Mandi to us in
our time of need, and to Dr. Max Decker Ph.D., who guided and encouraged her studies.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ava.
Burial will follow in Harvil Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lea, Lorene M. (Miller) 6 Dec 1908 - 24 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988

[Note: Daughter of U.L. & Etta (Klepper) Miller; married 25 Jul 1933 Harry Lea 5 Nov
1904 - Oct 1965]
Lorene M. Lea, 79, of Rogersville, died March 24 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Lea, a homemaker, were held
Monday in Harmony Baptist Church. Burial was in Smith Cemetery, under the direction
of Marsh Funeral Home. Mrs. Lea was born Dec. 6, 1908, in Ozark to U.L. and Etta
Klepper Miller. She was married to Harry Lea July 25, 1933. He preceded her in death in
1965. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Fred
Lea, Springfield; two daughters, Gertrude Reed, Rogersville, and Pat Bilyeu, Monett; two
brothers, Sherman Miller, Springfield, and Bob Miller, Rogersville; a sister, Hazel
Bonner, Marshfield; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Lea, Ora M. 14 Mar 1897 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married George G. Lea]
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Lea M. Lea, 79 of Fordland was at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Church of Christ at Fordland with Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial was in
Fordland Cemetery under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home. Mrs. Lea died today at 1
a.m. at her home after a long illness. She was a long-time resident of Fordland and a
member of the Church of Christ here. Survivors include her husband, George G.; a
brother, Lige Williams of Nixa; and a sister, Mrs. Edna Burger of Denver, Colo.
Leach, Burl F. 2 May 1920 – 21 Oct 1997 CCH-N 29 Oct 1997
Burl F. Leach. 77, of Nixa, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997, in his home. He was
born May 2, 1920, in Gentry, Ark. and was the son of Franklin Melvin and Cora (Gouge)
Leach. On Dec. 5, 1939, he married Dorothy Florene Whitely. Mr. Leach was a carpenter
and a real estate broker. Before retirement he was manager for Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company in Salina, Kan. Mr. Leach was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Nixa. Survivors include: His wife, Florene; two sons, James Melvin Leach and his
wife, Connie, Sierra Vista, Az., and Jerry Leach and his wife, Donna, Springfield; five
grandchildren, Jan Leach, Todd Leach, Ami Bremer and her husband, Joe, Renee
Springer and her husband, Scott, and Jim Leach; and two great-grandchildren. He was
proceeded in death by his parents, and a brother, Lawrence Leach. Funeral services were
2:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, with
Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
Leake, Lottie C. (Henderson) 10 Jul 1873 - 15 Feb 1951 CCR 22 Feb 1951
[Note: Daughter of Ruel L. & ? (?) Henderson]
A resident of Aurora for many years, Mrs. Lottie C. Henderson Leake, widow of
the late John W. Leake, justice of the peace of Aurora, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Noel Hall in Ozark, Thursday evening about 7:30 o’clock. She was 77 years old.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel and burial was made
in the Maple Park cemetery in Aurora where short graveside services under direction of
the Order of Eastern Star were held prior to interment. The Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark was in charge of arrangements. Rev. F. M. Price, pastor of the Congregational
church of Springfield was the officiating minister. Mrs. Leake was active in civic and
club work in Aurora for many years helping to organize the first Campfire Girls

organization and the first Parent Teachers Association there. She was a past worthy
matron and a past district deputy grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a
past Oracle of the Royal Neighbors. During World War I, she was Lawrence county
production chairman of the American Red Cross, and for many years was a member of
the Ladies Saturday Club. She was born July 10, 1873 in Neosho. Her father, Reul I.
Henderson was a land agent for the Frisco railroad. Her husband preceded her in death in
1934. Mrs. Leake is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Noel M. Hall of Ozark; a son, Harold
Henderson Leake, who is head of the radio department at Oklahoma A&M College at
Stillwater, OK; four grandchildren, John Ben Leake of Crane, Mrs. Herman Roeder of
Stillwater, Noel M. Hall, Jr. of Ft. Stockton, TX, and Mrs. Adrian Durant, Jr. of
Columbia, MO; and also four great-grandchildren. Mrs. Leake was a member of the
Congregation church. She was a member of the Ozark Ladies Literary Club at the time of
her death.
Lear, Robert Edgar 30 Nov 1920 - 20 Feb 2004 SN-L 22 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of Ford E. & Belle (Lung) Lear; married Jun 1941 Ruth M. Childs d 1973]
Robert Edgar Lear, 83, Billings, formerly of Flint, Mich., died at 9 a.m. Friday,
Feb. 20, 2004, in Ozark Mountain Regional Health Care Center, Crane. He was born
Nov. 30, 1920, in Flint, Mich., the son of Ford E. And Belle (Lung) Lear. He was united
in marriage to Ruth M. Childs in June, 1941. Mr. Lear graduated from Flint Northern
High School in 1938, where he played trumpet. He retired in 1984 from the AC Spark
Plugs Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, in 1973. He is survived by
a son, Dale Lear and his wife, Alicia, Billings, Mo., and a daughter, Nancy Lear,
Republic. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2004, in MilesMartin Funeral Home, Mt. Morris, Mich. Burial will be in Flint Memorial Park, Mt.
Morris. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Miles-Martin Funeral Home. Local
arrangements made by Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Leasure, Margaret Frances (Pickering) 12 Feb 1921 - 31 Mar 1997 CCH-N 5 Apr
1997
[Note: Daughter of Roby E. & Lenna F Pickering]
Margaret Frances Leasure, 76, of Ozark, formerly of Maryland, Wisconsin and
Sparta, Mo. died at 1:03 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997 in Cox Medical Center South.
The daughter of Roby E. and Lenna F Pickering, she was born Feb. 12, 1921 in Fort
Howard, Baltimore, MD. Margaret grew up in Fort Howard and attended grade school
there. She went through two years of high school in Sparrow's Point, MD. Margaret
worked several different jobs, including working at Bethlehem Steel in Sparrow's Point
during WW II. She made nuts and bolts for victory ships to carry supplies for the
military. She also did spot welding at another factory for military supplies. She was
preceded in death by: a son, Robert Leasure; and two brothers, Earl and Norris Pickering.
She is survived by: a daughter and her husband, Linda and Guenter Jentzsch,
Highlandville; a daughter-in-law, Larraine Leasure, New York; six grandchildren, Kurt
and Amanda Jentzsch, Keith Jentzsch, all of Springfield, Darryl and Kimberly Leasure,
state of New York, and Bob and Michael Leasure, state of New York; three greatgrandchildren; and a dear friend, Junita Morrow. Margaret had been a resident of Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, since October 1995. She was "Queen of Hearts" for

1996 and participated in the Ms. Nursing Home Pageant. Margaret was a pleasant and
delightful lady. Her body is to be cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South. Memorial services were held Thursday, April 3, 1997 in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association or the American Heart Association.
Leath, Clara A. 31 Dec 1895 - 8 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
Clara A. Leath, 92, of Hurley, died Monday morning in the Aurora Nursing
Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Leath were held Wednesday in the Meadors
Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. Pete Welles officiating. Burial was in the Wright
Cemetery. Mrs. Leath had lived in Hurley for more than 65 years, and was a member of
the Hurley Baptist Church. Survivors included four daughters; Mildred Conrad and
Gladys Jennings; both of Hurley, Alice Wright, Clever, and Donna Faye Porter,
Springfield; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Leath, Kenneth L. 16 Jun 1925 - 18 May 2001
Kenneth L. Leath, 75, Springfield, died in his home Friday, May 18, 2001. He
was united in marriage to Doris L. Savage on December 17, 1943, and six children were
born to this union. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. A
longtime resident of Springfield, he retired from Mid American Dairy Association. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, on July 6, 1996; and his parents, Loren and
Gladys (Scott) Leath. Survivors are six children, Linda Bryant, Carolyn Perryman, Jim
Leath and wife, Eva, Patricia Moore, Mike Leath and Lisa Powers, all of Springfield; 11
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris
Gamble, Crane; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, May 21, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with burial to follow in
Mount Carmel Cemetery with military honors. The Clever Chapel will be open at noon
Sunday with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m.
(Springfield News-Leader) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Leath, Paul Edwin 27 Jun 1937 - 23 Jan 1958 CCR 30 Jan 1958 p4
Funeral services for Paul Edwin Leath, 20 who died Thursday, Jan, 23 in an auto
accident near Camp Polk., La. were held Tuesday January 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Ivan Coyle officiating. Burial was in National
Cemetery at Springfield, with military services at the grave. He entered the United States
Army in 1953, serving in Korea and at several military posts in the United States.
Survivors include his mother, Rachel Delania Applegate, a brother, Jerry Dean Todd of
Modesto, Calif, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. John Newton of Ozark and his maternal
grandmother, George W. Applegate of Huntsville, Ark.
Leavitt, Myrtle (?) Wilson 18 Jan 1891 - Sep 1979 OH 4 Oct 1979 p2
Services for Mrs. Myrtle Leavitt, 88, Springfield, were held Monday in the Ralph
Thieme Chapel, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. The Revs. Ira Keithley and Bill
Keithley officiated. Among those surviving are two sons, Loyd Wilson, Clever and Paul
Leavitt, Billings. Mrs. Leavitt died last Saturday in Springfield General Osteopathic
Hospital after a long illness.

LeBlanc, Marjorie Ruth (Nealy) 15 Oct 1923 - 18 Apr 2004 CCH-N 21 Apr 2004
Marjorie Ruth LeBlanc, 80, of Spokane, died Sunday, April 18 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born October 15, 1923 in Sterling,
Nebraska, the daughter of Edwin Cole Nealy and Marjorie (McVay) Nealy. During her
working career she owned and operated an upholstery shop. Survivors include: two
children, Marjorie Lambert and her husband, Danny, Spokane, and Harold Joseph
LeBlanc Jr. and his wife Peggy, Morgan City, La.; five grandchildren, Harold Joseph
LeBlanc III, Shane Anthony LeBlanc, Tara Lynn LeBlanc, Danny Lambert Jr., and John
J. Lambert; six great-grandchildren; four brothers, Edwin C. Nealy, Greeley, Colo., Jim
Nealy, Greeley, Colo., Bill Nealy, Lincoln, Neb., and Ralphy Nealy, Longmont, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Joseph LeBlanc Sr., a brother, John
Halbert Nealy, and her parents. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 28 at
10:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Randall Harwood officiating.
Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 27
from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Lecomte, Mary Ann (Hodgson) 1891 - 16 Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p10
[Note: married Edward Henry Lecomte 9 Jun 1890 - Dec 1968]
OZARK - services for Mrs. Mary Ann Lecomte, 85, a former Highlandville
resident, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church of Highlandville Cemetery
under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Lecomte died at 5:30 p.m. Monday in
Richland, Wash. after a long illness. Mrs. Lecomte was a native of Weir, Kan, and settled
in Highlandville in 1927. In Highlandville, she and her husband operated the Montague
Springs Trout Hatchery until their retirement in 1964.
Ledbetter, ? (?) d 14 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: married R. E. Ledbetter]
Funeral services were held Sunday at Mountain View for Mrs. R.E. Ledbetter,
mother of F.A. Ledbetter of Ozark. She passed away Thursday following a lengthy
illness. Those from Ozark attending the funeral were Rev. Bonnie Ward who conducted
services, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tunnell, Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Engle and J.C., Lynn Ball, Arthur Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Don Davis, Miss Christina
Ledbetter of Independence, Mo., and Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Ledbetter. Mr. R.E. Ledbetter
returned to Ozark and will remain for an extended visit with his son.
Ledbetter, Clara Mildred (Bunten) 22 May 1910 - 28 Jan 1997 CCH-N 1 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Edward & Nevada (Carroll) Bunten; married 22 Nov 1927
Vercel Roy Ledbetter 28 Nov 1907 - 1 Feb 1990]
Clara Mildred Ledbetter, 86, Ozark, died Tuesday, January 28, 1997, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born May 22, 1910, in Owensville, Missouri, and was the
daughter of Isaac Edward and Nevada (Carroll) Bunten. On November 22, 1927, she was
united in marriage to Vercel Roy Ledbetter. Throughout her husband's career as an
Assembly of God minister, Mrs. Ledbetter assisted him in several communities. Together
they ministered to the Ozark community where Mr. Ledbetter served as pastor of the
Ozark Assembly of God Church for 24 years. Her husband preceded her, in death in

1990. Mrs. Ledbetter was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Springfield.
Survivors include nieces, nephews, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00
a.m. Monday, February 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Stanley Michael
officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-4:00 p.m. Sunday
in the funeral home.
Ledbetter, Emmett Guy 27 Oct 1933 - 10 May 2005 SN-L 12 May 2005
[Note: Son of Emmett Napolean & Mildred Ann (Lovell) Ledbetter; married 4 Jun 1960
June Elizabeth Ferguson]
Emmett Guy Ledbetter, age 71, went to be with his Lord on May 10, 2005, in his
home in Ozark, Mo., surrounded by his family. He was born October 27, 1933, in
Botkinberg, Ark., the son of Emmett Napolean Ledbetter and Mildred Ann Lovell. He
moved his family to Missouri in 1968 from Norman, Okla. He and his wife, June
Elizabeth Ferguson, were married in Oklahoma City, Okla., on June 4, 1960. They were
to celebrate their 45th anniversary next month. Emmett proudly served his country in the
Navy from 1953 to 1957. Emmett worked in the grocery industry all his life. He started
by stocking shelves in high school and retired in 1992 after owning his second grocery
store. Emmett enjoyed many things: gardening, reading, drives in the country, and loved
spending time with his family, especially playing games with his wife, children, and
grandchildren. Emmett loved his family deeply and his greatest joy was having all of his
family with him. Emmett's crowning achievement was nurturing a family that was close
knit, bearing one another's burdens, and sharing each other's joy. He taught us all how to
love one another and he knew how to have fun! Emmett was saved at an early age in a
tent revival and strived to teach all of his kids to follow God's Word. Emmett is counting
on us to support one another until we're reunited with him in God's presence. Emmett was
preceded in death by his grandparents, Will and Lelia Ann Lovell; father, Emmett
Napolean Ledbetter and mother, Mildred Ann Lovell; brother, Bill Dean Ledbetter; and
his in-laws, Emory and Luna Ferguson. Emmett is survived by a large and loving family,
his wife, June; his four children, Steve and his wife, Debbie, Anne and husband, Winston,
Krista, and Lori and husband, Scott; eight grandchildren, Stephanie, Christopher, Britnee,
Tyler, Darby, Blake, Luke, and Eppie and husband, David; three great-grandchildren,
Andrew, Riley, and Michael; three sisters, Rose, Mary, and Bobbie; one half-brother,
Don; three half-sisters, Ruth, Sadi, and Iris; and step-mother, Cleo. He is also survived by
many other relatives and friends. Services for Emmett will be held on Friday, May 13,
2005, at 12 p.m. in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home in Springfield, Mo., with Rev. Lane
Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Ledbetter, Opal Mae (Engle) 23 Feb 1903 - 25 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Lottie (Glen) Engle; married F.A. Ledbetter 1 Aug 1902 30 Jul 1986]
Opal Mae Ledbetter, age 93, of Ozark, died Monday, March 25, 1996, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, where she had received loving care since May. She was born
February 23, 1903 in Glenwood, Iowa, and was the daughter of Joseph and Lottie (Glen)
Engle. The family moved to Missouri when Opal was a young girl. She was united in
marriage to F.A. Ledbetter, who preceded her in death in 1986. She was also preceded in
death by: a brother, William Engle; and a son-in-law, Russell Farrar. Mrs. Ledbetter was

an active. member of Ozark First Baptist Church for many years. Survivors include: two
daughters, Christina Farrar, Garden Grove, Calif., and Evelyn Davis and her husband,
Don, Ozark; three grandsons, Steven Farrar, Dana Point, Calif., Keith Farrar, Garden
Grove, Calif., and Kent Davis, Nashville, Tenn.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be held today, March 27, 1996 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy
Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Ledbetter, Richard E. Sept 1864 - 18 Oct 1948 CCR 21 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of James R. & Nancy F. (Jones) Ledbetter; married Harriet]
Richard E. Ledbetter, 84, died Monday afternoon, Oct. 18, at the home of his son,
F.A. Ledbetter, at Ozark following a long illness. Mr. Ledbetter was a retired farmer and
had lived in the Mountain View community most of his life. Survivors include three
daughters, five sons, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at a rural Baptist
church near Mountain View, Mo. Burial was there under direction of Duncan Funeral
Home. Rev. Bonnie Ward officiated. Those who attended from Ozark were Mr. and Mrs.
F.A. Ledbetter, Rev. and Mrs. Bonnie Ward, Mr. and Mrs. William Engle, Mr. and Mrs.
Don Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Tunnell, Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Leonard and Mrs. George
Kimmons.
Ledbetter, Vercel Roy, Rev. 28 Nov 1907 - 1 Feb 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: married Mildred Clara Bunten 22 May 1910 - 28 Jan 1997]
Reverend Vercel R. Ledbetter, 82. died Thursday, Feb. 1, 1990, in Maranatha
Village in Springfield, following a long illness. A resident of Ozark for 24 years, he
served as Minister for Assembly of God Churches throughout Missouri during his 55
year career. Rev. Ledbetter was a member of the General Council of Assembly of God
Churches and a member of the Central Assembly of God Church of Springfield. He was a
former member of the Assembly of God Church of Ozark, where the activity building,
Ledbetter Hall, was named in his honor. Survivors include his wife, Mildred and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Sunday, Feb. 4 in Adams Funeral
Home of Ozark with Dr. G. Raymond Carlson and Rev. Philip Wannenmacher
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the
charity of the donor's choice.
Lederer, Gladys E. (Brumley) 1897 - 14 Apr 1963 CCR 18 Apr 1963
[Note: married Casper Lederer 25 Apr 1884 - Oct 1972]
Mrs. Gladys E. Lederer, 65, Billings, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday in St. John's
Hospital where she had been a patient two days. Mrs. Lederer, who was a member of St.
Agnes Cathedral, is survived by her husband, Casper; a son, Charles Lederer, 1111
Barnes, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Douglas Dark, Hazelwood, Mo.; four brothers,
Dan, Earl and Lester Brumley, all of Springfield, and Chester Brumley, Bolivar; a sister,
Mrs. Wilma Lockridge, Kansas City, Kan.; and five grandchildren. Rosary services were
at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. Funeral mass was at 9 a.m.
Tuesday in St. Agnes Cathedral with Msgr. V. A. Schroeger officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery.

Lee, Armeda (Hicks) 28 Feb 1899 - 13 Nov 1991
NN-E 21 Nov 1991
Armeda Lee, 92, Ozark, formerly of Bradleyville, died at 7:35 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov 13, 1991 in her home. She was a homemaker and a member of the General Baptist
Church, Bradleyville. She was born Feb. 28, 1899 in Seymour, the daughter of Andrew
and Maude (Harper) Hicks. On March 15, 1918 she married William J. Lee in Longrun,
MO. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Nadine Dean, Ozark; six grandchildren; six
great grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held
Saturday in Longrun Cemetery with the Revs. Floyd Roberts and Tom Johnson
officiating.
Lee, Dicy Diane (Davis) 8 Feb 1877 - 21 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p4
[Note: married 12 Sep 1895 James R Lee 15 Jul 1876 - 19 Apr 1938]
Funeral services for Mrs. Dicy Diane Lee, 96, of Ponce de Leon, were at 2 p.m.
lastFriday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating.
Burial was in Martin Cemtery near Spokane under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs.
Lee died last Wednesday in the Christian County Nursing Home here.
Lee, Eldon U. 30 Mar 1916 - 16 Jan 1974 OH 24 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: married 14 Apr 1940 Goldie Robinson]
Sparta - Eldon U. Lee, 57, of Sparta, died at 9:35 a.m. last Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. A lifelong Sparta resident, Mr. Lee
was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. He was an employee of Major Cheese
Company in Ozark for 23 years. Survivors include his wife, Goldie’ one daughter, Mrs.
Patricia Ann Welch of Sparta one brother, Gordon of Sparta and one sister, Mrs. Naomi
Harper of Springfield. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Lee, Eldon V. 30 Mar 1916 - 16 Jan 1974 OH 16 Jan 1975 p11
In memory of our husband and father, Eldon Lee - it has been a year, but God
gave us memories that are so dear to his goodness to us and the love for his home and his
family and my family. He has gone on to his heavenly home he so deserved. Mrs. Eldon
Lee and daughter.
Lee, Eva Marilyn (Ledbetter)
1884 - 7 Dec 1964
CCR 10 Dec 1964 p1
Mrs. Eva Marilyn Lee, 80, died after a long illness at 3 p.m. Monday in an Ozark
rest home. A member of the Calvary Temple in Springfield, Mrs. Lee was a Mountain
View native, moving to Springfield 16 years ago. he was the widow of George Lee,
retired Frisco employee who died four years ago. She is survived by a son, Oscar, 1448
South Virginia; a daughter, Mrs. Ida Engle, Ozark; two brothers, Willie Ledbetter, Keyes,
Calif. and Riley Ledbetter, Mountain View; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Tindle, 822
Chicago in Springfield, Mrs. Nettie Ikard, Sacramento, Calif. and Mrs. Ibbie Thornton,
Oregon state; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Chapel Hill Cemetery near Mountain View, with the Rev. Wilbur
Blansit officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery under direction of Ralph Thieme.
Lee, Goldie

8 Apr 1909 - 30 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3

Services for Mrs. Goldie Lee of 1234 S. Plaza, were held Saturday in Greenlawn
North Chapel with the Rev. Thomas McClain officiating. Mrs. Lee was dead on arrival at
6:30 p.m. last Thursday at St. John’s Regional Health Center after apparently suffering a
heart attack at her home. She was a retired employee of McDaniel’s Furrier and member
of Glendale Baptist church. Survivors include a son, Bill, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs.
Florence Wofford, Denver, Colo.; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Lee, Hattie Odela (Pruitt) 1 Aug 1908 – 29 Sep 1991 NN-E 3 Oct 1991
Hattie Odela Lee, 83, Sparta, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1991 in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 1, 1908 at Keltner and was the daughter of John
and Sally Pruitt. She was a longtime resident of Sparta and a member of Mt. Pleasant
Baptist Church. She was employed by Producers Produce Co., Springfield, for 24 years
before retirement. Survivors include her son, Rondle Lee, Sparta; and two sisters, Stella
Burkhart, Springfield, and Lillie Hursh, Ozark. Preceding her in death were a daughter,
Melvena Lee; and four sisters, Tennie Hursh, Ocie Gailey, Laura Thompson, and Viola
Stogsdill. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Lee, Henrietta (Douglas) 11 Oct 1871 - 24 Jul 1956 CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
Henrietta Douglas was born October 11, 1871 at Swan, Iowa, the daughter of
David and Ceringa Douglas. She came to the Sparta community in 1892. On April 23,
1893, she was united in marriage to James H. Lee and to this union one son and two
daughters were born. Mr. Lee passed away March 4, 1920. Mrs. Lee was converted at an
early age and was a member of the Sparta Christian Church. She entered into rest July 26
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Bray at Sparta at the age of 84 years, nine months and 13
days. Survivors include one son, Max Lee of Monett; two daughters, Mrs. Bray and Mrs.
Grace Jenkins of Sparta; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; one brother, Albert
Douglas of Vancouver, Wash. Funeral services were held July 26 in the Sparta Church of
Christ, evangelist O. C. Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cmetery iner direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Lee, J. V. 7 Mar 1862 - 2 Oct 1947 CCR 9 Oct 1947 p1
J.V. Lee, father of Mrs. Mintora Wilhite, passed away Thursday night after a
lingering illness. He was born March 7, 1862, in Lee Town, Ark., and passed away Oct.
2, 1947, six miles north of Marionville, where he had lived for the past three years. He
gave his heart to God in early manhood, and joined the Colegap Free Will Baptist church
and lived a true Christian life. He leaves to mourn his passing two daughters, Mrs.
Mintora Wilhite, with whom he made his home and Mrs. George Bland of Rogers, Ark.,
and one son, John Lee of Lincoln, Neb., 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Everett Bland at Garfield, Ark., on Sunday,
Oct. 5, and burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of Wemer and Miller
Funeral Home of Garfield.
Lee, James "Jim" 14 Jul 1962 - 25 Feb 2007 SN-L 3 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of James & Goldie (Armstrong) Lee; married 14 Jul 1962 Ethel Hollars]

Mr. James "Jim" Lee, 74, Ozark, Mo., formerly of St. Louis, Mo., passed away
Monday, February 26, 2007, at Century Pines Retirement Home, Ozark, Mo. He was
born June 21, 1932, to James and Goldie (Armstrong) Lee in Kenyon, Minnesota. James
was married to the love of his life, Ethel Hollars, on July 14, 1962, in St. Louis, and they
were blessed with two daughters. James never let his visual impairment stand in the way
of leading a very successful and meaningful life. He attended college in Minnesota and
went on to be a teacher at the Missouri School for the Blind for 39 years. He was a very
active member and church musician of Hope Lutheran Church in St. Louis. He was also a
member of Lions Club, AARP and the United Workers for the Blind. His parents and one
infant brother preceded James in death. James is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ethel;
two daughters, Aundrayah Shermer and husband, Rob, of Ozark, Mo. and Cecilia Lee of
St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jackson, Evan, Sutton and Megan Shermer; and many
cousins and other relatives. He was loved and respected by students, fellow teachers, and
will be greatly missed by his many friends in both Ozark and St Louis areas. In
accordance to James' wishes, his body has been cremated. A memorial service and
celebration of his life will be held at Century Pines Retirement Home, 709 East
McCracken, Ozark, Mo., Sunday, March 4, 2007, at 2 p.m. Cremation and memorial
service are under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. The
family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospices of America or Guiding Eyes for the Blind, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home,
PO Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Lee, James Adrian 31 Jul 1950 - 31 Jul 1973 OH 2 Aug 1973
[Note: Son of Adrian & ? (Maples) Lee; married ___win]
AND
Davis, Elmer 23 Mar 1911 - 31 Jul 1973 OH 2 Aug 1973
Hwy 160 Crash Claims Two Lives
A two-vehicle smashup in Hwy. 160 four miles south of Nixa claimed the lives
of both drivers and left a passenger in serious condition. The crash which occurred at 9
p.m. Tuesday killed James Adrian Lee, 23, of Ponce de Leon and Elmer Davis, 62 of
Springfield and seriously injured Gary Wayne Davis, 30, son of the elder Davis.
According to a younger brother, he is expected to “pull through’ but underwent extensive
head surgery and removal of his spleen at St. John’s Medical Center. Lee is survived by
his wife, __win and four month old son, __ Martin Lee of the home; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Adrian F. Lee, Spokane; one brother, John Ferrell Lee, Spokane. Other survivors
include his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Thelma Lee, Ponce de Leon; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Maples, Spokane and paternal great grandmother,
Mrs. Dicy Lee, Crane. Funeral arrangements for Lee are pending under the direction of
Harris of Ozark.
[Two photos and captions: Hardly recognizable as to make following a Hwy. 160 crash
Tuesday evening this 1968 Chevy pickup carried James Adrian Lee to his death, Scarcely
a part in the forward part of the vehicle remained unbroken. AND The 1972 Caprice was
totally demolished and its driver Elmer Davis killed and his son Gary Wayne Davis
seriously injured in the Hwy. 160 crash. The vehicle was towing a boat and trailer at the
time of the accident. Both were reportedly demolished.]

Lee, James W. 1881 - 18 Feb 1951 CCR 22 Feb 1951
[Note: married Rosa]
James W. Lee, 69, a retired farmer of the Hurley community, passed away
Sunday night at his home south of there. He had spent most of his life in the Crane and
Hurley communities. He was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Rosa Lee of the home; four sons, Ray, Walter and John all of Crane, and Edward of
Ontario, CA; four daughters, Mrs. Nellie McClellan, Mrs. Dottie Eaton, Mrs. Jessie
McHolland and Mrs. Jewell Parson, all of Crane; one brother, Elmer Lee of Chicago;
four sisters, Mrs. Alice Bowling of Crane, Mrs. Nola Carney of Springfield, Mrs. Anna
Drake of Joplin, his twin, and Mrs. Mayne Houk, also of Joplin; and 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium
with Rev. Howard Wells officiating. Interment was made in the Short cemetery south of
Hurley under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Lee, Juanita Ann (Irwin) 25 Aug 1912 - 10 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of Hibbert & Naomi (Adams) Irwin; married 8 Feb 1950 James M. Lee]
Ann (Irwin) Lee, 75, of Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of Ozark, died May 10 at
her home in Leavenworth after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Lee were held May 12 at
the Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, with Chaplain John Divine, Veterans
Administration Center, officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Muncie Cemetery,
Leavenworth. Born at Ozark August 25, 1912, to Hibbert and Naomi Adams Irwin, Mrs.
Lee married James M. Lee February 8, 1950. She was a member of the Episcopal Church
and the George E. White VFW Auxiliary No. 56. She and Mr. Lee had served as
managers of the Leavenworth Shrine Club for several years. She was preceded in death
by one son and one grandson. Survivors include her husband, James M. Lee; three sons,
William E. Young, Smithville, James R. Young, Oakley, California, and James M. Lee II,
Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Eileen M. Bonnell, Leavenworth; a nephew, Gary L.
Coffer, Lee's Summit; an aunt, Mrs. Mary D. Rainey, Ozark; seven grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
Lee, Lanora Pearl (Miller) Hansen 22 Feb 1906 - 20 Jul 1990 NN-E 2 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of William & Bernitta Miller; married first ? Hansen; married ? Lee]
Lanora Pearl Lee, 84, formerly of Ponce de Leon, died at 10:00 p.m. Friday July
20, 1990, at Woodland Manor in Springfield. She was born in Flora, Ill., on Feb. 22,
1906, to William and Bernitta Miller. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in
Springfield. Survivors include one son, William Hansen of Fresno, Calif.; stepdaughters
Mary Jane Hale, Springfield and Ida Bell Masteller, Springfield; a brother, Leslie Wayne
Miller; two sisters, Melvina Knapp and Edna Faye Craig; nine grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 25 in the Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. George Pettey officiating. Burial followed in Spokane Cemetery.
Lee, Lawrence E. 15 Jun 1898 - 8 Apr 1967 CCR 13 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of James R. & Dicy (Davis) Lee; married Oct 1916 Goldie Terry ]
Funeral services for Lawrence E. Lee, 68, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Martin Cemetery in Highlandville under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Lee was

found dead of gunshot wounds about 8 a.m. Saturday in his home. He is survived by his
mother, Mrs. Dicey Lee, Ponce de Leon; a son, L. V. Lee, Moline, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs.
Robert Miller, Buena Park, Calif.; two brothers, Sam and Martin, both of Ponce de Leon;
one sister, Mrs. Theodore Cox, Highlandville; four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.
Lee, Martin D. 24 Jun 1903 - 23 Feb 1970 CCR 26 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Son of James R, & Dicie (Davis) Lee; married 30 Apr 1924 Thelma C. Wilhite 20
Sep 1906 - 7 Mar 1995]
Martin D. Lee, 67 of the Ponce de Leon community, died at 4:55 p.m. Monday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a brief illness. Mr. Lee, a farmer, was stricken
in his home early Monday. He was a lifelong resident of the Ponce de Leon community
and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; a son, Adrian
Lee of Spokane; two grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Dicy Lee, Crane; a brother, Sam
Lee, Ponce de Leon; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Cox of Highlandville. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Calvary Baptist Church in Ponce de Leon, with the Rev. Virgil
McCroskey and the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating, Burial was in Spokane Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Lee, Mayme Agnes (Lawson) 5 Jul 1905 - 31 Dec 1997 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
Mayme Agnes Lee, age 92, of Sparta, died Wednesday, December 31, 1997 in the
Baptist Home, Ozark. She was born July 5, 1905 in Sparta and was the daughter of
James Alexander and Amanda Elizabeth (Johnson) Lawson. She married Ray Allen Lee
who preceded her in death on July 4, 1980. Mrs. Lee was a member of First Baptist
Church of Sparta. Survivors include: three daughters, Wilda Hoffman and her husband,
Herb, Linn Creek, Dorothy Raby, Peculiar, and Edith Hutchinson, Springfield; six
grandchildren, Shelia, Ed, Deb, Diana, Chuck, and Missy; five great-grandchildren; and
two sisters, Effie Jennings, Springfield, and Ona Bumgarner, Rogersville. Funeral
services were Saturday, January 3, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Lee, Melvin Arthur 8 Aug 1925 - 23 Nov 2002 CCH-N 4 Dec 2002 & CCH-N 11 Dec
2002
[Note: Son of Arthur & Sylvia (Fulton) Lee]
Melvin Arthur Lee, 77, Springfield, died at 8:14 a.m. Nov. 23, 2002, at St. John's
Regional Health Center Springfield. Melvin was born on August 8, 1925, in Christian
County, Mo. to Arthur and Sylvia Fulton Lee. He was a graduate of Rogersville High
School's class of 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, was a member of the
Elm Grove Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge No. 409 Springfield, and past member of
the Scottish Rite in Joplin and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield. He also
participated in the American Legion Post No. 676 on Sunshine Street, Springfield. He
was employed at Fisk Limousine in Springfield. He spent leisure time listening to
bluegrass and playing music. Lee was known for his love of laughter, life and spending
quality time with family and friends. Melvin is survived by one daughter Beverly
Anderson and husband Roger, Gainseville, Mo.; four grandchildren, Shelly Patrick and
husband Troy, Bobby Anderson, Denna Lee and Tracy Lee; two great-grandchildren and

several cousins. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Hansel Dean
Lee. Services were at 2 p.m. Nov. 27, 2002, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with burial in the Roller Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shriners
Children Hospital, 2001 S. Linbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo. 63131.
Lee, Melvina 1931 - 1 Jan 1961 CCR 5 Jan 1961 p1
Nevada Patient Ends Own Life at Sparta Home
The body of Miss Melvina Lee, 29, a patient at the Nevada State Hospital for the
past six years, was found Sunday about 6:30 p.m. in a cistern near Sparta, and Coroner
Dean Harris of Clever ruled her death a suicide. Miss Lee had been spending the holidays
with her mother, Mrs. Hattie Lee, who lives a short distance west of Sparta, and was to
have returned to the hospital Sunday. Harris stated she had attempted suicide several
times before. She had dinner Sunday with her father, Bryant Lee, who is separated from
her mother, and she was missed after he took her home. an uncle living across the road
from Mrs. Lee found the body. Besides the parents, Miss Lee is survived by a brother,
Ronnie of Sparta, and her maternal grandfather, John Pruitt of Keltner. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. W. E. Dowell
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa.
Lee, Myrtle (Abbott) Aug 1892 - 19 Jan 1973 OH 27 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Osro & Mary (Walker) Abbott; married Lodo L. Lee 28 Aug 1890 17 Mar 1936]
SPARTA - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Lee, 80, Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Friday in the First Baptist Church, Sparta, with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating, Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Lee died at 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Naomi Harper,
2224 Cherry; two sons, Eldon and Gordon, both of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Dora Race
and Mrs. Elsie Bird, both of Sparta; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Lee, Nellie E. (Winslow) 24 Mar 1883 - 17 Mar 1956 CCR 22 Mar 1956 p4
Funeral services for Nellie A. Lee, 72, a former resident of Sparta who died
March 17 at the home of a brother, Oscar Winslow, near Highlandville, after a long
illness, were held Monday afternoon at the Sparta Church of Christ of which she was a
member. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Lee and two sons. Survivors
include the brother, Oscar Winslow and several nieces and nephews.
Lee, Rebecca (Payne) 27 Sep 1870 - 21 Mar 1949 CCR 1 Apr 1948
[Note: married 17 Oct 1897 Thomas M. Lee 30 Jul 1863 - 27 Dec 1934]
Mrs. Rebecca Lee, 77, died Sunday afternoon in the St. John hospital where she
had undergone an operation. Mrs. Lee had lived in Clever most of her life but moved to
Republic about seven years ago and had lived there since. She was the widow of Tom
Lee, who died in 1934. She was a member of the Clever Christian church. The nearest
survivor is a nephew of Ontario, Calif., who was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Lee. Other

nieces and nephews also survive her. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mahaney
of Republic Thursday afternoon in the Clever Christian church. Burial was made in the
Wise Hill cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever.
Lee, Rick 12 Apr 1961 - 13 Aug 2005 SN-L 15 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Pete & Priscilla (Hogenmiller) Lee; married 20 Jun 1980 Cindy Peck 14
Oct 1961 - 13 Aug 2005]
AND
Lee, Cindy (Peck) 14 Oct 1961 - 13 Aug 2005 SN-L 15 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Odell & Norma Lee (Pittman) Peck; married 20 Jun 1980 Rick Lee
12 Apr 1961 - 13 Aug 2005]
Rick and Cindy Lee, Republic, passed away Saturday evening, August 13, 2005,
in Branson as a result of injuries from a motorcycle accident. Rick was born April 12,
1961, in Greene County, Mo., the son of Pete and Priscilla Lee, Republic. He was
formerly employed at Redneck Trailers and was currently with TCI Industries. Cindy was
born October 14, 1961, in Greene County, Mo., the daughter of Odell and Norma Lee
Peck, Republic. She was currently office manager for Link Construction Co. Rick and
Cindy were united in marriage June 20, 1980. They, and their two children, Josh and
Sara, have made Republic their home where they enjoyed spending most of their spare
time with family activities. They were active members of Spokes BMX and the West
Republic Fire Department. Rick and Cindy are survived by their children, Josh and Sara,
both of the home, and many friends. Rick is also survived by his parents; a grandmother,
Mildred Hogenmiller, Bois D'Arc; a sister, Debbie Carter, Ozark; and two nieces. Cindy
is also survived by her parents; a grandmother, Lucille Pittman, Brookline; a brother,
Dwayne Peck, Ebenezer; a sister, Julie Zackrison and husband, Eric, Springfield; and one
nephew. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 17, 2005, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Yeakley
Cemetery, Bois D'Arc. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home. The
family requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to an educational fund for Sara.
Lee, Sam 16 Mar 1907 - 17 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of James R. & Dicy Lee; married Marie]
Sam Lee, 80, of Ponce De Leon, died Jan. 17 at Springfield Community Hospital
after a long illness. Mr. Lee was born Mar. 16, 1907 at Spokane to J.R. and Dicy Lee. He
was a farmer and a lifelong resident of this area. He and his wife were foster parents to
many children. Survivors include his wife Marie, of the home; a granddaughter, Candi
Lee, of the home; one son, Sammy, of Ponce De Leon; two daughters, Jessie Coonce and
Thelma Jean Lee, both of California; one sister, Mary White, of Highlandville; and
several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. No services are planned. The body
was cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The family requests
memorial donations be made to the Good Samaritan Boys Ranch, Girls Town, or the
charity of the donor's choice.
Lee, Sophia Jane 1885 - 9 Jul 1955 CCR 21 Jul 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Jane Lee, 68, who died July 9 in a Springfield
hospital were held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 11 at Spokane Baptist Church with Rev.

James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Lee had been a resident of the Ponce de Leon
community for 41 years. Survivors include her husband, Tom Lee; one son, Everett Lee;
one daughter, Mrs. Elsie Howard, all of Ponce de Leon; 7 grandchildren and 4 great
grandchildren.
Lee, Thelma C. (Willhite) 20 Sep 1906 – 7 Mar 1995 CCH-N 15 Mar 1995
Thelma C. Lee, 88, Spokane, died Tuesday, March 7, 1995, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1906, in Spokane, the daughter of John Monroe and
Olive Willhite. She lived throughout her life in the Spokane community and was a
Christian from an early age. She was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Lee; her
parents; a grandson, James; and four sisters. Survivors include her son and his wife,
Adrian and Billy Jean Lee, Spokane; a grandson, John Lee and his wife Cassandra,
Spokane; and four great-grandchildren, James, Adrienne, Angela, and John J. Lee.
Graveside services were Thursday, March 9, in Spokane Cemetery with Rev. Lynn
Swadley, Jr., officiating. Burial was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Lee, Thomas Albert 28 Nov 1886 - Nov 1975 OH 13 Nov 1975 p8
[Note: Son of Frank Joseph & Martha A. (Osburn) Lee; married 25 Dec 1914 Mary
Shipman]
Services for Albert Lee, 88 of 1873 North Lyon, were at 1 p.m. Monday at
Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. W. L. Murdaugh officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Lee died at 4 a.m. Saturday in Park Central Hospital
after a short illness. A native of Christian County, Mr. Lee was a longtime resident of
Springfield. He was a retired employee of Brooks Potato Chip Co. Mr. Lee is survived by
his wife, Mary; a son, Clell, 1840 Kimbrough; four daughters, Mrs. Opal Sharp, Kansas
City, Mrs. Louise Killoughby, 1943 North Old Orchard, Miss Jean Lee 2351 West
Atlantic, and Mrs. Eula May Rollins, Route 15; two brothers, Ralph of Sparta and
Clarence of 2100 North Clifton, a sister, Mrs. Stella Garrison, 2638 West Lombard, 11
grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Lee, Thomas Shelton 30 Jan 1871 - 20 May 1954 CCR 27 May 1954 p5
Funeral services for Thomas Shelton Lee, 83, who died May 20 at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Winslow near Highlandville, were held Sunday, May 23, at the
Sparta Church of Christ, with John Weatherwax officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by his
wife, Nellie, they having celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary last October; two
brothers, Jack Lee of Galloway and Sam Lee of California; two sisters, Mrs. Alice
Bateman and Mrs. Lula McGillory, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews and
many friends. He was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ for several years.
Lee, William Emmett 1903 - 28 Dec 1973 OH 14 Feb 1974 p6
[Note: Son of William H. & Nancy A. (Bloomer) Lee; married 15 May 1934 Lora
Deulin]

Word has been received that a former Christian County resident, William Emmett
Lee, 69, of Tracy, Calif. passed away December 28. 1973. Mr. Tracy (sic) had friends
and relatives residing in Christian County.
Lee, Winford C. 25 Apr 1918 - 6 Apr 1947 SN-L 5 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Herman & Eva (Cooper) Lee; married 6 Apr 1947 Reba Owens]
Winford C. Lee, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007. He was
born April 25, 1918, in Montevideo, Minnesota, the son of Herman and Eva (Cooper)
Lee. On April 6, 1947, he and Reba Owens were united in marriage. Mr. Lee had been a
Church of Christ Evangelist for over 50 years. He lived in Clarinda, Iowa, from 1947 to
1953, then moved to Martinsville, Indiana, where he lived from 1953 to 1981. He has
resided in Nixa since that time. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 7,
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Evangelist John Lee officiating. Entombment will
follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, in the funeral home.
AND
Lee, Winford C. 25 Apr 1918 - 6 Apr 1947 CCH-N 7 Mar 2007
Winford C. Lee, 88, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007. He was born
April 25, 1918, in Montevideo, Minn., the son of Herman and Eva (Cooper) Lee. At the
age of 9, the Lee family moved to Ethel. On April 6, 1947, he and Reba Owens were
united in marriage. Mr. Lee had been a Church of Christ Evangelist for over 50 years. He
lived in Clarinda, Iowa, from 1947 until 1953, then moved to Martinsville, Ind., where he
lived from 1953 until 1981. He has resided in Nixa since that time. Survivors include: His
wife, Reba; a son, John Lee and wife Donna, Greenwood; a daughter, Karen Armstrong
and husband Bruce, Connersville, Ind.; four grandchildren, Brandon Lee, Shane Lee,
Samantha Hodges and Jessica Armstrong; and three brothers, Wilmer Lee and Warren
Lee, Ethel, and Wesley Lee, Marceline. He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Waunita O'Brian and Wava Hogenson and his parents. Funeral services are Wednesday,
March 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Evangelist John Lee officiating.
Entombment followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Legan, Dora Lee (Poindexter) 7 Apr 1934 - 4 Sep 2005 SN-L 7 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Arl W. & Dora Poindexter; married 4 Jun 1955 Bobby G. Legan]
Mrs. Dora Lee Legan, 71, Springfield, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2005.
Dora Lee was born April 7, 1934, the daughter of Arl W. and Dora Poindexter. She
married Bobby G. Legan on June 4, 1955. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Legan
of Springfield; two daughters and two sons: Patricia Powell and husband, Tony, of
Searcy, Ark.; Pamela Lackner and husband, Paul, of Basehor, Kan.; Daryl Legan and
Bobby Legan of Springfield; seven grandchildren: Johnathan Felton and wife, Allison, of
Ozark, Mo.; Jesse Powell of Searcy, Ark.; Kara, Jeff, Emily, and Katie Lackner of
Basehor, Kan.; two step grandchildren, Jacob Powell and Ashley Temple, both of Searcy,
Ark.; and her brother, Ritz Poindexter and wife, Terry, of Springfield. Graveside services
will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Springfield. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Legg, Terry Ann (Bass) McGee 5 Aug 1955 - 8 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988

[Note: Daughter of ? & Kathryn (?) Bass; married first ? McGee; married second ? Legg]
Terry Ann Bass Legg, 32, of Nixa, died June 8 from injuries received in an automobile
accident two miles east of Nixa on Highway 14. Services for Mrs. Legg were held
Saturday at the Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. She was born
August 5, 1955, in Springfield. She had moved here one year ago from Norman,
Oklahoma, and was working as a clerk for the Signal Station in Nixa. Her survivors
include her mother and stepfather, Kathryn and David Smalley, Nixa; two sons, Shannon
Dale Smalley and Cory Lee McGee, both of Nixa; her maternal grandmother, Opal
Freeman, Springfield; one sister, Tammy Bass Haynes, Camdenton; and one brother,
Scott Allen Smalley, Nixa.
Leggett, David Alvin, Rev. 28 Sep 1971 - 25 Oct 2005 SN-L 26 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Ray & Janie (Burris) Frazier; married 18 May 1996 Karyn "Karrie"
Linnette Rae]
Rev. David Alvin Leggett, age 34, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, October 25,
2005. He was born September 28,1971, in Canton, Ohio. He graduated from Waynesville
High School and College of the Ozarks. On May 18, 1996, he and Karyn "Karrie"
Linnette Rae were united in marriage and to this union two sons were born. David loved
the Lord and answered His call and became a licensed minister for the Joplin District
Church of the Nazarene. He was employed by the Branson Daily News as an advertising
executive. Survivors include his wife, Karrie; two children, Christopher and Braydon
Leggett; his mother and step-father, Janie and Rev. Ron Leggett, Mountain Home, Ark.;
his father, Ray Frazier, Carrollton, Ohio; grandmothers, Ruth Burris, Dellroy, Ohio, and
Audrey Leggett Sherrodsville, Ohio; two brothers, Mark Leggett and wife, Kelley, Nixa,
and Ron Leggett and wife, Rayola, Buffalo; two sisters, Melissa Dudley and husband,
Tim, Marshfield, and Brandy Carlisle and husband, Justin, Jacksonville, N.C.; and
several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Donald Burris
and Jack Leggett. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Friday, October 28, 2005, in Nixa
Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Gary Swearengin officiating. Burial will follow in
Payne Cemetery, north of Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Lehman, Adolph A. 24 Jan 1897 - 16 Apr 1972 CCR 20 Apr 1972 p1 & OH 20 Apr
1972 p6
[Note: Son of Charles & Matilda (Metzelthin) Lehman; married Theresa C. Huber 5 Sep
1900 - 29 Jun 1978]
BILLINGS - Adolph A. Lehman, 75, of Billings, died in his home at 4 p.m.
Sunday following a short illness. Mr. Lehman was a member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Billings and a retired Frisco Railway boilermaker. Surviving are his wife,
Theresa, four daughters, Mrs. Helen Lange and Mrs. Ann Stever, both of Billings, Mrs.
Virginia Twilling, Grand Rapids, Mich. and Mrs. Jean Mals of Aurora; and a son, Joseph
H. Lehman, St. Louis. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Fred Zoller, Billings and Mrs.
Lorene LeBlond, Torrance, Calif., and two brothers, Ralph of Long Beach, Calif. and
Harry of Republic. Rosary services were at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Cantrell Chapel in

Billings and funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church, The
Rev. Jerry Aschbacker officiating, and burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Lehman, Emil W. 4 Jan 1876 - 9 Jan 1962 CCR 11 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Julius & Augusta (Bengsch) Lehman; married Vina Margaret Mitchell]
Funeral services for Emil Lehman, 86, of Clever who died on Tuesday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Clever Christian Church with
the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial will be in the Smart Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Clever. He is survived by three sons, Leonard and Leo of Rt. 1,
Clever and Howard of Tulsa; a daughter, Mrs. Stella Salchow of Rt. 1, Billings; a brother,
Robert of Rt. 1, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Freida Zell of Billings; and a half-sister, Anna
Miekley of Billings; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Lehman, Leo Sheldon 13 Mar 1911 - 17 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Emil W. & Vina Margaret (Mitchell) Lehman; married Maxine Ruth Pope
7 May 1918 - 17 Feb 2003]
Leo Lehman, 78, of Republic, died at 2:27 p.m. July 17 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr.
Lehman were held July 20 in the Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Bill
Raymond officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery, west of Clever. A retired farmer and
stockman, Mr. Lehman was a longtime member of the Clever Christian Church. He was
also a member of the Lions Club of Clever and served on the Clever School Board and on
the Smart Cemetery Board. Surviving are his wife, Maxine; three sons and their wives,
Bud and Maxine, Billings, Rex and Judy, Republic, and Mike and Carol, Clever; a sister,
Stella Carlock, Billings; and seven grandchildren, Christine, Shelly, Stacy, Mara, Paula,
Craig and his wife Lisa, and Tracy McCord. Memorial contributions are suggested to the
Leukemia Foundation or to the American Cancer Society.
Lehman, Leonard E. 2 Aug 1906 - 12 Oct 1967
CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Emil W. & Vina Margaret (Mitchell) Lehman; married Audie Frazier 28
Apr 1908 - 27 Jun 1999]
Leonard E. Lehman, 61, Clever farmer and a director of People’s Bank in Clever,
died about 4 a.m. Saturday in his home. He suffered from a heart condition. Mr. Lehman,
a private pilot, was a member of the Clever Christian Church and the Ozark Antique Car
Club. Surviving: his wife, Audie; two brothers, Leo, Clever. Howard, Tulsa, Okla; and a
sister, Mrs. Stella Carlock, Billings. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clever
Christian Church with the Rev. O. L. Manhayer and the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
AND
Lehman, Leonard E. 2 Aug 1906 - 12 Oct 1967
Leonard E. Lehman, 61, Clever farmer and a director of the People’s Bank here,
died about 4 a. m. Saturday in his home. He suffered from a heart condition. Mr.
Lehman, a private pilot, was a member of the Clever Christian Church and the Ozark
Antique Car Club. Surviving: his wife, Audie; two brothers, Leo, Clever, and Howard,
Tulsa, Okla., and a sister, Mrs. Stella Carlock, Billings. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Clever. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clever Christian

Church with the Rev. O. L. Manhamyer and the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial
will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 21 Oct 1967, in the margin.
Lehman, Maxine Ruth (Pope) 7 May 1918 - 17 Feb 2003
Maxine Ruth Lehman died at 3 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2003 in Primrose
Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. She was born May 7, 1918 in Clever, MO, the
daughter of Jesse and Anna (Merritt) Pope. She was united in marriage to Leo S. Lehman
November 6, 1938, in Clever, and they were blessed with three sons. They farmed and
raised their family in the Clever area where they were honorary members of the Clever
High School FFA. Mrs. Lehman also served as election judge in Christian County for
several years. They moved to Republic in the early 80s. She was a member of the
Westside Christian Church where she was active in the Women's Sewing Circle. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Leo, July 17, 1989; her parents; and 11 brothers and
sisters. She is survived by her sons, Bud Lehman and wife Maxine, Billings, Rex Lehman
and wife Judy, Republic, and Mike Lehman, Clever; six grandchildren, Christine Crow,
Craig Lehman, Mara Ray, Paula Lehman, Shelly Holt and Stacy Lehman; nine greatgrandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a brother and his wife, Wayne and Mary
Pope, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 20, 2003 in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Tim Kahre officiating. Burial will follow in
Smart Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Westside Christian Church Women's Sewing Circle.
Springfield News-Leader, February 19, 2003.
Lehman, Michael E. 28 Mar 1952 - 25 Apr 2005 SN-L 28 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Leo S. & Maxine Ruth (Pope) Lehman; married 26 Sep 2003 Pamela Lee
Oxendine]
Michael E. Lehman, 53, Clever, died in his home Monday, April 25, 2005. He
was born March 28, 1952, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Leo S. and Maxine Ruth (Pope)
Lehman. He was raised in the Clever area, graduating from the Clever High School.
Michael, a journeyman plumber, was active in the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local
178, and also served as an instructor at the union hall. He was united in marriage to
Pamela Lee Oxendine on September 26, 2003. His parents, and his father-in-law, Leon
Oxendine, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Pam; step-sons, Rich
Eagleburger and Francie Reust, and Aaron Eagleburger and wife, Amee, all of
Springfield; step-daughters, Cassandra Hagood, Lebanon, and Jenna Moreland and
husband, Bobbie, Ozark; eight step grandchildren, Megan, Alexandria, Zachary,
Nicholas, Seth, Makenzie, Madison, and Mason; two brothers and their spouses, Bud and
Maxine Lehman, Billings, and Rex and Judy Lehman, Republic; nieces and nephews;
other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April
30, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Tim Kahre officiating. Burial
will follow in Smart Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to the St. John's
Burn Center, Springfield.

Lehman, Robert Frederick 25 Mar 1881 - 6 May 1963
CCR 9 May 1963
[Note: Son of Julius & Auguste (Bengsch) Lehman; married Emma M. Zoller 30 Mar
1886 - 30 Apr 1962]
Robert Frederick Lehman, 82, of Route 1, Billings, died at his home Monday
afternoon. He was a lifelong resident of the community. Surviving are a daughter, Miss
Mildred Lehman, of the home; and a sister and a half-sister, Mrs. Freda Zell and Mrs.
Anna Miekley, both of Billings. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today at Cantrell Chapel
with burial in German Evangelical Cemetery.
Lehmann, Charley Ferdinand 5 Mar 1874 - 20 Aug 1947 CCR 28 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Julius & Augusta (Bengsch) Lehman; some of family used 1 “n” and others
two “n” on surname; married 28 Jan 1898 Mathilda Metzelthin 12 Dec 1878 - 12 Oct
1960]
Charley Ferdinand Lehman was born in Michigan on March 5, 1874, and passed
away at his home southeast of Billings on Aug. 20, 1947, at 2:20 p.m. at the age of 73
years, 5 months, and 15 days. He moved to Billings at the age of three and has lived in
this community since. Through his work as a thresher man and farmer, he made friends
far and near. He was united in marriage to Ida Mathilda Metzelthine on Jan. 28, 1896,
and to this union five children were born. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. Peters
Evangelical church of Billings of which he was a member until death. Survivors are his
wife, Ida Mathilda Lehmann; two daughters, Freda Zoller of Billings and Lorene
LeBlond of Long Beach, Calif.; three sons, Adolph and Harry, both of Billings, and
Ralph Lehmann of Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
one sister, Mrs. Fred Zell, one half-sister, Mrs. Otto Miekley, both of Billings; two
brothers, Emil of near Clever and Robert Lehmann of Billings; also nieces and nephews
and other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at
the Evangelical church, conducted by Rev. R.G.A. Baries. Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Lehmann, Emma M. (Zoller) 30 Mar 1886 - 30 Apr 1962 CCR 3 May 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of William L. & Anna M. (Ebertd) Zoller]
Funeral services for Mrs. Robert F. Lehmann, 76. of Billings, who died at 2:45
p.m. Monday at her home, were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, in the Harris Chapel in Billings,
with the Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery.
She was a lifelong resident of the Billings community. Survivors include her husband,
Robert F.; a daughter, Miss Mildred M. Lehmann of the home; a brothers, Bud Zoller of
Billings and three sisters, Mrs. Lena Salchow, Mrs. Anna Rauch and Mrs. Mollie Oetker,
all of Billings.
Lehmann, Mildred M. 24 May 1910 - 21 Dec 1972 OH 28 Dec 1972 p14
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Emma M. (Zoller) Lehmann]
Billings - Miss Mildred M. Lehman, 62, Route 1, Billings, died in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Lehmann was a lifelong resident of the
Billings area. Services were under the direction of Cantrell of Billings.

Lehner, Frances Louise “Frankie” (Huber) Hammer 16 Dec 1917 - 27 Apr 2002
CCH-N 1 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Rosa (Berg) Huber; married first James Amos "Jim"
Hammer; married second John David Lehner]
Frances Louise Lehner, 84, Nixa, passed away April 27, 2002, in Christian Health
Care, Nixa. She was born Dec. 16, 1917, in Billings, the daughter of Henry and Rosa
(Berg) Huber. Lehner, known as Frankie, worked as a presser for Lloyd's Dry Cleaners
for many years. She enjoyed making friends and participating in activities at the Nixa
Senior Center. She received wonderful care both while a resident at Century Pines in
Ozark and Christian Health Care in Nixa, where she loved her physician, Dr. Mac.
Survivors include, four sisters, Betty Harter, Billings, Mary Ann Ruscha and husband,
Raymond, Verona, Rosemond Harrington and husband, Joe, Nixa, and Joan Stewart and
husband, Charles, Marshfield; 18 nieces and nephews, including Beverly and Steve
Gann, Judy and Doug Long, and Joe and Leanette Harrington, who helped so much with
visiting and care; 35 great-nieces and nephews, including Matthew Gann and his fiancee
Beth Hart, Mark and Rochelle Gann, Andrea Long and Jacob Harrington; 19 great-greatnieces and nephews, including Braxton Gann; other relatives; and many friends. She was
preceded in death by her first husband, James Amos "Jim" Hammer; her second husband,
John David Lehner; and her parents. Funeral services were held April 30, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins and Chaplain Harold Williams officiating.
Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Nixa Senior Center or Christian Health Care Hospice.
Leiman, Leona (Patton) Noe 1 Mar 1916 - 12 Aug 2006 SN-L 13 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of June & Lina Patton; married 14 Jan 1933 Clyde A. Noe 20 Jan 1908 18 Feb 1947; married William Harold Leiman 6 Nov 1912 - 9 May 1987]
Mrs. Leona (Patton) Noe-Leiman departed this life in her sleep on August 12,
2006, at age 90. She was born March 1, 1916, in Nixa, Mo., the oldest of six children, to
June and Lina Patton. Leona was preceded in death by her husband; the father of her
three sons, Clyde Noe; her second husband, Harold Leiman; her mother and father; three
brothers, Ivan Patton, Delmar Patton and Leonard Patton; and a sister, Mildred Blades.
Leona is survived by her three sons, Eugene Noe, Strafford, Wayne Noe, Selins Grove,
Pa., and Larry Noe, Nixa; a sister, Hazel Yenicheck, Springfield; eight grandchildren; 22
great-grandchildren; and many other descendants. She was a member of Wilson's Creek
Baptist church for many years and was a devout Christian. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15th, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Randall Moody
officiating. Burial will follow in Manley Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Wilson Creek Baptist
Church.
Leiman, William Harold 6 Nov 1912 - 9 May 1987
[Note: married Leona (Patton) Noe 1 Mar 1916 - 12 Aug 2006]
William Harold Leiman, 74, Route 1, Brookline, will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Randall Moody officiating. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery. Mr. Leiman died Saturday morning in Mount Vernon Chest Hospital
after a short illness. He was a retired employee of MFA Milling Co and a member of

Wilson Creek Baptist Church and Oddfellows Lodge of Avilla. He is survived by his
wife, Leona; three stepsons, Eugene Noe, Battlefield, Wayne Noe, Republic, and Larry
Noe, Nixa; one brother, Charles Leiman, Oakton KY,; two sisters, Dorothy Brown,
Jackson, MO., and Christine Lindley, Joplin, MO; one stepsister, Mabel Stacey, Union
City, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The Springfield Leader
and Press, May 10, 1987.
Springfield News-Leader, May 8, 2003.
Leitensdorfer, Celestine 27 Dec 1896 - 22 Jul 1964
Miss Celestine Leitensdorfer, 67, a retired schoolteacher, died at 2:40 p.m.
yesterday in St. John’s Hospital following a lingering illness. She had spent her lifetime
in the Billings community. Miss Leitensdorfer is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. J.
Neyer and Mrs. William Berghaus; and one brother, Vernon Leitensdorfer, all of Billings.
The rosary will be recited at 8 tonight in Cantrell Chapel in Billings, and the funeral will
be conducted at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings. The Rev.
William Connell will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
AND
Leitendorfer, Celestina 27 Dec 1896 - 22 Jul 1964 CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Norris & Mary Pauline (Grove) Leitensdorfer]
Miss Celestina Leitendorfer, 67, a retired school teacher, died at 2:40 p.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital following a lingering illness. She had spent her lifetime
in the Billing community.
Miss Leitendorfer is survived by two sisters, Mrs. H. J.
Neyer and Mrs. William Berghaud and one brother, Vernon Leitensdorfer, all of Billings.
The rosary was recited at 8 Thursday night in Cantrell Chapel in Billings and the funeral
mass was conducted at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings. The Rev.
William Connell officiated. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Leitensdorfer, Vernon F. 1891 - 17 Sep 1965 CCR 23 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph Norris & Mary Pauline (Grove) Leitensdorfer; married first Lucille
J. Napper 20 May 1891 - 15 Apr 1916 who died at the birth of their daughter; married
second Rosalie Uhring 11 Feb 1893 - Jun 1980]
Vernon F. Leitensdorfer, 74, Billings, died about 1 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 in his
home. He worked as a grocery clerk in Billings for 50 years before he retired. He was a
member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church at Billings. Surviving are his wife, Rosalee; a
daughter, Miss Lucile Elizabeth Leitensdorfer of the home and a sister, Mrs. Emily
Neyer, Billings. Rosary services were at 8 a.m. Sunday in Cantrell Chapel in Billings.
Funeral mass was at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev.
William Connell officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Leitle, Gertrude 3 May 1911 - 5 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
AURORA - Funeral mass for Miss Gertrude Leitle, 66 of Route 2, Aurora was at
10 a.m. Thursday in Holy Trinity Catholic Church here with the Rev. James McKenna
officiating, Rosary services were held at 8:15 p.m. today in the Crafton-Cantrell Chapel
with the Rev. Stephen Woznicka officiating. Miss Leitle, a lifelong Aurora resident, died
at 6:20 p.m. Tuesday in the Camden Health Center in Monett in Monett after a long
illness. She was an employe for 43 years at the Juvenile Shoe Factory. Miss Leitle was a

member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Holy Trinity Altar Society, the American
Legion Auxiliary and the Aurora Community Hospital Auxiliary. Survivors include: four
sister, Josephine, Pauline and Mary Leitle, all of the Aurora home; and Mrs. Helen
Brown, of Aurora; three brothers, Bill of Aurora, Gene of Billings and Charles of Joplin.
Lemaster, Jack Desmond 15 Dec 1934 - 14 Jan 2005 SN-L 20 Jan 2005
Jack bravely fought cancer for 21 months. During this time he composed the
following: Jack Desmond Lemaster was born in the Aurora and Crane area on December
15, 1934, and died on January 14, 2005, in the Nixa area, after a long battle with bone
cancer. He attended school at Osa Grade School and high school at Aurora, but finished
his last year at Center High in Kansas City, Mo., where he met his loving wife Donna.
Jack was married to Donna Lee Vedder on November 27, 1954, and celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary on that date in 2004. He is preceded in death by his parents,
his mother-in-law and father-in-law, four brothers-in-law, and several aunts, uncles, and
cousins. He is survived by his wife Donna Lee (Vedder) Lemaster, two sons, Michael
Desmond Lemaster and Jason Wayne Lemaster and his wife Carla, all of whom live and
work in the Nixa area; two granddaughters, one grandson, and one great-grandson, all of
whom were the pride of his life. He is also survived by two sisters, Mary Jo Henderson
and Phyllis Bennett, both of Aurora, Mo. Jack leaves behind a multitude of good friends.
Jack moved to the Nixa area in 1970. He spent his life at various jobs and positions. He
was a barber, custom home builder, hardware clerk, hardware manager, and a lifetime
furniture and home designer. A memorial service will be held at noon January 22, 2005,
in the Aldersgate Methodist Church, at the corner of Highway 160 and Aldersgate Road
in Nixa. Burial will be in the Osa Cemetery, five miles west of Crane, Mo., at a time set
at the conclusion of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made
to the Hulston Cancer Center, Springfield, Mo.
Leming, Clyde 18 Sep 1903 - 20 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
Clyde Leming, 85, of Nixa, died at 6:45 p.m. June 20 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Leming were held June 22 in the
Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
South. Mr. Leming was a retired railroad boiler maker.
Leming, Fred Alexander 1902 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: married Thelma]
Rogersville - Fred Alexander Leming, 70. of Rogersville, died in the emergency
room at Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a retired Frisco employee and a
member of the Norwood Baptist Church and the Henderson Masonic Lodge of
Rogersville. He is survived by his wife, Thelma; two sons, Jerry of Springfield and Gary
Neil of Ava; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Malicoat of Springfield and Wanda Jefferies
of Springfield; one brother, Carl of Rt. 2, Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Irene Snow, of Los
Angeles, Calif.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are
under direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Leming, William Keith 30 Dec 1959 - 22 Dec 1996 CCH 1 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of William and Donnie Leming; married Paula]

William Keith Leming, age 36, of Lebanon, Ohio, formerly of Ozark, died
Sunday, December 22, 1996 near Narrows, Virginia, in an air cargo plane accident. He
was born December 30, 1959 in Wichita, Kansas and lived in Kansas City before moving
to Ozark at age 14. He was a 1978 graduate of Christian Schools of Springfield. On
March 17, he married Darlene Pitts. He attended College of the Ozarks and in 1984
graduated from Calvary Bible College in Kansas City with a degree in Missionary
Aviation. That year he also received a degree from Baker's School of Aeronautics. At the
time of his death, he was employed by Airborne Express, Wilmington, Ohio, as captain
and flight manager of DC-8 planes. Keith attended Grace Baptist Church in Middletown,
Ohio. He was a member of Ozark Baptist Temple during the time he lived in Ozark.
Keith was a devoted father, husband, and son. He enjoyed the time he could spend with
his family, and his loving memory will forever be in their hearts. Survivors include: his
wife, Paula; two children, Kara Jo and Nathan Keith Leming of the home; his parents,
William and Donnie Leming, Ozark; a sister, Cathy La-Rae Hedgpeth, Sparta, and her
son, Jesse; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Rachel Pitts, Ava; sisters-in-law
and brothers-in-law, Kim Pits, Ava, John and Pam Aldrich, Lexington, Kentucky, and
their children, Andrew and Matthew, Michael and Kristi Teaster, Fayetteville, North
Carolina, and Keith and Julie Watson, Romance, and their son, Ryan; a grandmother-inlaw, Modena Pitts, Rogersville; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday, December 29th in Ozark Baptist Temple with Rev. John Aldrich and
Rev. Eric Winslow officiating. Burial was in Swanville Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be
made to Middletown Christian Schools Building Fund.
Lemler, Jewel Delma (Hammond) 9 Apr 1911 - 20 Jun 2003
Jewel Delma Lemler died at 10:20 a.m. June 20, 2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor
where she had been a beloved resident for many years. She was born April 9, 1911, in
Chadwick, the daughter of Alves Childer Hammond and Liza Ellen (House) Hammond.
Survivors include her sister, Nellie May Valle and husband Robert, El Cajon, Calif.; a
niece, Marlene Chandler, Moline, Ill.; a nephew, Larry Gibson, Chicago, Ill.; a cousin,
Marie Applegate, Chadwick; and other relatives and friends. Her parents and her
husband, Alva Lemler, preceded her in death. A graveside funeral was 10 a.m. June 24,
in Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lemley, Blanche 15 Jan 1905 - 24 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Blanche Lemley, Nixa, were Friday in Harris Chapel with the
Rev. Harold Davis officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. Lemley died Oct. 24
in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a member of the First
Christian Church. Survivors include a foster son, Tommy Brown, Liberal, Kan,; a
stepson, Paul Lemley, Kalsalka, Mich. and three sisters, Mrs. Idola Murfin, Nixa, Mrs.
Greathel Dow, Sturgess, S. D. and Mrs. Eythel Mark, Gresham, Ore.
Lemons, Arizona 25 Dec 1901 - 10 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
Services for Mrs. Arizona Lemons, mother of Charles D. Lemons, Nixa, were
held Saturday in Dedmon Chapel at 2 p.m. with Eugene Wilson officiating. Burial was in
No. 1 Cemetery near Huggins. Mrs. Lemons died last Wednesday in Mountain Grove

Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a lifelong Mountain Grove resident and a
member of the Church of Christ. She is also survived by two other sons, Ansel and Leo,
both of Mountain Grove, and a daughter , Mrs. Ruth Miller, Kansas City.
Lenhard, Violetta C. (Tate) Wilson 20 Aug 1909 - 23 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Mary Tate; married first Ralph Eugene Wilson; married
1948 Walter E. Lenhard 18 Sep 1906 - 19 Mar 1978]
Violetta C. Lenhard, 91, Ozark, died at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 1991, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born Aug. 20, 1909, in Sikeston, N.D., to Frank
and Mary Tate. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Lenhard; and a
grandson, David Wright. Survivors include a son, Lanford Wilson, New York, N.Y.; two
stepdaughters, Elaine Dunn, Ozark, and Judy Williams, state of California; four
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were Friday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark, with Pastor Richard Orrell and the Rev. Jim Groves officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
Lent, John Lester 4 Sep 1962 - 4 Jun 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note Son of Harold & Dorothy (Lewis) Lent; married Nancy]
John Lester Lent, Nixa, died Friday, June 4, 1999, in his home. John was born
September 4, 1962, the son of Dorothy Lewis Lent and Harold Lent. He is survived by
his wife, Nancy; a daughter, Robin Pearce, Boston, Massachusetts; and a brother, Harold,
Florida. His extended family includes June and Al Gallo and family, Highlandville. A
Nixa resident since August 1998, John was a long-time member of the Church of Christ.
Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999, in Southside Church of
Christ, Ozark, under direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, officiated by
family friend Keith Barnhart, Overland Park, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be sent to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Lentz, Cletis Irene (Baker) 9 Jul 1911 - 25 May 2001
Cletis Irene Baker Lentz, 89, Springfield, Mo., departed from this life at 1:45 p.m.
Friday, May 25, 2001, in Primrose Place. Cletis was born July 9, 1911, to Robert H. and
Weltha E. Ghan Baker, in Clever, Mo. She married Fred A. Lentz in 1938. She attended
Southwest Baptist University and graduated in 1933, from Southwest Missouri State
University. She taught music and home economics in Branson and Republic Schools and
was a home economist for the Farm Security Administration in Jasper and Barton County
while living in Carthage, Mo., for many years. She was a member of First Baptist
Church and a teacher in Sunday School and missions wherever she lived. Cletis was
preceded in death by her husband on May 4, 1987; her parents; three brothers, Howard,
Raymond, and Huber Baker; and a sister, Fern Viola Baker. Survivors include, one
brother, Robert G. Baker, Kansas City, Mo.; two nephews, Rex and wife Susan Baker,
San Diego, Calif., and Brad and wife Rovey Baker, San Francisco, Calif.; four nieces,
Caroline Wren, and Suzanne Chastain and husband Steve, all of Springfield, Mo., Donna
and husband Mike Simpson, Columbia, Mo., and Janet Paquette, state of Michigan; eight
great-nieces and nephews; cousins; special friends; and a host of friends. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreidWood Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow in Wise Hill Cemetery. Friends may

call after 10 a.m. Tuesday in the chapel. If desired, memorials may be made to the
charity of choice.
Leonard, Arthur Clinton 19 Feb 1873 - 18 Jan 1958 CCR 23 Jan 1958 p5
[Note: married 1893 Ida Catherine Speaks]
Funeral services for Arthur Clinton Leonard, 84 of Ozark who died Saturday,
January 18 after an illness of several years, were held Monday, Jan 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Vance officiating. Burial was in East Lawn
Cemetery, Springfield under direction of Chaffin. A native of the Linden community
northeast of Ozark, he was married in 1893 to Ida Catherine Sparks who preceded him in
death as did one son. He homesteaded land near Hugo, Mo in 1907 and later operated a
cafeteria in Springfield. For the past 19 years, he had lived on his farm near Ozark. He
was a member and active worker of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Henriettta Leonard; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence Thompson of Pryor,
Okla and Mrs. Edith Mooney of Tulsa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Moentnish of
Oklahoma City; a sister, Mrs. Mary E. Dreier of Oklahoma City, a nephew, D. C.
Leonard of Ozark, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, other nieces and
nephews.
Leonard, Loretta A. (Bryant) 24 Nov 1889 - 19 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: married Dewitt C. Leonard 22 Nov 1892 - 8 Mar 1981]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Loretta M. Leonard, 86, a lifelong resident of Ozark
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church here with the Revs. Allen Harrison
and Bruce Maples officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Mrs. Leonard died at 2 p.m. Monday at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Conrad
Kitchell officiating and the Rev. Earl T. Sechler assisting. Burial followed in the Sparta
Cemetery.
Leonard, Otis B. Jul 1897 - 9 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Arthur C. & Ida C. (Sparks) Leonard]
Funeral services were Tuesday in Tulsa, Okla. for a former Springfield resident ,
Otis B. Leonard, 72, who died in a hospital there Friday after a long illness. Mr. Leonard
moved from Springfield to Tulsa several years ago. Survivors include his wife, Alma of
the Tulsa home; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Lindsay, and one son, Harold, both of Tulsa;
two sisters, Mrs. Clyde Thompson, Gravette, Ark. and Mrs. Edith Mooney, state of
Colorado; one brother, Earl, state of Texas and five grandchildren. Mr. Leonard is the son
of the later Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Leonard of Ozark and a cousin of Mr. and Mrs. D. C.
Leonard. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Moore-Eastlawn Chapel in Tulsa,
with burial in Floral Haven Cemetery there.
Lepchenske, Mabel Elizabeth (?) Presson 1915 - 13 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Mabel Elizabeth Lepchenske; 72, of Springfield, died at 10:10 p.m. June 13 at
Cox Medical Center South after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Lepchenske were held
June 16 at the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, with the Rev. Charles Hufft officiating. Burial was
in White Chapel Cemetery. A resident of Springfield for 37 years, Mrs. Lepchenske had
been employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone as a chief operator. She was a member

of the Macedonia Baptist Church, and of the Eastern Star Crescent Chapter No. 21.
Survivors include a son, Charles Presson, Nixa; a sister, Onis Oaks, Poplar Bluff; and two
grandchildren.
Lester, Helen Louise 10 Oct 1928 - 24 Jul 2004 SN-L 27 Jul 2004
[Note: married Marion Corwin Lester 10 Feb 1924 - 31 Jul 2003]
Helen Louise Lester of Ozark, Mo., died at St. John's Hospital on Saturday, July
24, 2004, at the age of 75. Visitation is today, July 27, 2004, from 5 to 6 p.m. in Walnut
Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be July 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. in Missouri
Baptist Home Chapel, Ozark, Mo., with burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Lester, Linda Kaye 26 Jan 1958 - 24 Dec 2004 SN-L 28 Dec 2004
Linda Kaye Lester, age 46, Springfield, passed away Friday in her home.
Graveside memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, Springfield.
Lester, Nancy (?) 23 Sep 1911 - Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: married Michael Lester 15 Oct 1907 - 15 Nov 1995]
Funeral services for Mrs. Michael Lester, 67, of Billings, were held Wednesday in
Kansas City. Her husband was among those surviving. She had been a resident of
Billings and Republic for the past 18 years.
Lethco, Claude 1894 - 25 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
Funeral services for Claude Lethco, 73, of Ava, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Clinkingbeard Chapel with the Revs. Robert Halstean and Ira Bray officiating. Military
rites were conducted at graveside in Ava Cemetery by the Ava American Legion., A
native of Christian County, Mr. Lethco was reared in Douglas County. He died at 11:45
a.m. Saturday when struck by a car as he was walking along Douglas County OO, 13
miles southwest of Ava. Mo. He was killed instantly, according to officers. A veteran of
Word War I, Mr. Lethco worked in Indian Service for the federal government upon
retirement from the U. S. Army in 1919. He was then employed by the Internal Revenue
Service until his retirement in 1955. Surviving are a brother, Joesph W. , Arlington, Va.’
and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Deeds, Pryor, Okla.
Lethem, Kathleen Marie (Rains) 26 Sep 1964 - 30 Sep 2003 CCH-N 22 Oct 2003 &
SN-L 3 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Douglas & Carolyn Rains]
Kathleen Marie (Rains) Lethem, age 39, of Chadwick, died Sept. 30 in Cox South
Hospital, after a long struggle with her illness. She was born Sept. 26, 1964 in
Bellflower, Calif. She had been employed by Georgia's Poultry Company in Springdale,
Ark. before her illness. Kathy was a loving mother and a good friend to whomever she
met and was always easy to get along with. When she was well she always had a smile on
her face. Survivors include: Her son, Cole Lethem, Mineola, Kan.; her mother and stepfather, Carolyn and Bill Thurman, Chadwick; her father and step-mother, Douglas and
Phyllis Rains, Ash Grove; two brothers, Edward Rains, Germany and Travis Whitman,
Sparta; aunts; and uncles. A graveside funeral was at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 in Sparta Cemetery

with Rev. Wayne Ferry officiating. Visitation was be from 6-7 p.m. Oct. 3 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Letsinger, Cecil 27 Apr 1901 - 2 Jun 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
Services for Cecil Letsinger, 78 of Mansfield, father of Mrs. Florence Moore,
Ozark, were held Wednesday in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava with the Revs. Lawrence
Applegate and R. E. Hensley officiating, Burial was in Prairie Hollow Cemetery. Mr.
Letsinger died Saturday in an Ava nursing home after a long illness.
Letsinger, Clara Elsie (Gregory) Kelley 6 Sep 1911 - 23 Mar 1997 CCH-N 29 Mar
1997
[Note: Daughter of Carlie & Susan (Tennison) Gregory; married 8 Jan 1930 Thomas
Kelley 1905 - 1963; married 18 Jun 1957 Harold Letsinger]
Clara Elsie Gregory Kelley Letsinger, 85, Ozark, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 in
Cox Medical Center, South. Clara, a homemaker, was born September 6, 1911 in Reeds
Spring, Mo., the daughter of Carlie and Susan Tennison Gregory. She was married to
Thomas Kelley, January 8, 1930 and Harold Letsinger, June 18, 1957. Both husbands
preceded her in death. She was a loving and caring person. She enjoyed camping with her
family. She had set a goal to visit all of the state parks and historical sites in the state of
Missouri, which she accomplished in 1996. She is also preceded in death by her parents;
an infant daughter, Doris Lee; three sisters, Lillie Krumholz, Ethel Tennison, and Goldie
Arnold; three brothers, Huey, Jarnes and Evert Gregory; a grandson, Ronnie Kelley; and
a son-in-law, Harold Taylor. Survivors include, a son, Jim Kelley and his wife, Shirley,
Seymour; a daughter, Lorene Taylor, Ozark, three sisters, Emma Roberts, Oklahoma,
Pauline Hunt and Velma Butler, both of Springfield; a brother, William Gregory and his
wife, Ruby, Reeds Spring; three granddaughters, Kathy Taylor, Deene Pointer, and Clara
LaVita Hatfield; six grandsons, Jimmie Jr., Johnnie, Tommy, Joe, Tim and Jerry Kelley;
seven great-granddaughters, Amber Leigh Wray, Nikki Ray Pointer, Connie Valdez,
Jennifer Kelley Asher, Nicole Kelley, Chelsey Kelley and Christina Kelley; five greatgrandsons. Christopher, Tommy Jr., Austin, Bryis and Zachery Kelley. Funeral services
were at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 in 65 Full Gospel Church at Eisenhour
Cemetery, Spokane. Mo. with the Rev. Bob Deeds officiating. Burial followed in the
Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home. Ozark.
Letterman, Anna Mae (Watkins) 10 Sept 1926 - 29 Jul 2003
13 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of William Franklin & Louise (Swearengin) Watkins; married Charley
Luther Letterman 17 Sep 1926 - 15 Jun 2002 ]
Anna Mae Letterman, 76, Sparta, died July 29, 2003, in Cox South Hospital.
She was born Sept. 10, 1926, in Orrick, the daughter of William Franklin Watkins and
Louise (Swearengin) Watkins. She worked for Hagale's Garment Factory for many
years, and retired from Fasco. She was a member of Fellowship Lighthouse Church. Her
husband, Charley Letterman preceded her in death June 15, 2002. Also preceding her in
death were a son, Howard Letterman; two infant sons; a sister, Martha June Watkins; four
brothers, Eldon Lester Watkins, Robert Elmer Watkins, Almus Richard Watkins, and
William Franklin Watkins, Jr., and her parents. Survivors include 12 children, Ronnie

Perkins and wife Karen, Ozark, Barbara Blankenship and husband David, Ozark, Rachel
Joann Palmer Shepley and husband Bill, Charlene Hull and husband Gene, Charles
Letterman and wife Linda, Pauline Letterman, Faye Maggard and husband Larry, Kathy
Gideon, Neva Maggard and husband Jerry, Janice Applegate and husband Clinton, David
Letterman, and Alice Brown, all of Sparta; 28 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren;
three brothers, James T. Watkins, Ozark, Norman Wayne Watkins, Sparta, and Albert
Ray Watkins, Sparta; and two sisters, Bobbie Williams, Marshfield, and Betty Lou Fink,
Bruner. Services were at 2 p.m. Aug. 1 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs.
Reggie Micham and Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery,
Douglas County. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Letterman, Arlice 26 Jun 1920 - 4 Apr 1989 NE 13 Apr 1989
Services for Arlice Letterman, 68, Sparta, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in
Harris Funeral Home. 301 W. Church Street, Ozark. Burial was in Union Chapel
Cemetery, Fordland. Mr. Letterman, a retired farmer, died at 4:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 4
in his car on Highway 14, Sparta, after an apparent heart attack.
Letterman, Charley Luther 17 Sep 1926 - 15 Jun 2002 CCH-N 26 Jun 2002
[Note: Son of Seburn & Ruby (Cook) Letterman; married Anna Mae Watkins 10 Sept
1926 - 29 Jul 2003]
Charley Luther Letterman, 75, Sparta, passed away June 15, 2002, in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born Sept. 17, 1926, near Ongo, the son of Seburn and
Ruby (Cook) Letterman. Preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Howard; two
infant sons; a brother, Arlice; and an infant brother. He retired from Fasco Industries in
1988. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae; 12 children and their spouses, Ronnie and
Karen Perkins, and Barbara and David Blankenship, all of Ozark, Rachel Joann Palmer
Shepley and Bill, Charlene and Gene Hull, Charles and Linda Letterman, Pauline
Letterman, Faye and Larry Maggard, Kathy Gideon, Neva and Jerry Maggard, Janice and
Clinton Applegate, David and Gina Letterman, and Alice Brown, all of Sparta; 24
grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Inis Phillips, Greeley, Colo., and
Alice Wright, Ault, Colo. Funeral services were held June 19 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial
will follow in Union Chapel Cemetery, Douglas County.
Letterman, Florence (Bowden) 10 Dec 1897 - 6 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of Samuel W. & Louisa A. ( ) Bowden; married Joe E. Letterman 16
Jun 1893 - 17 Oct 1976]
SPARTA - Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Letterman, 78. of Sparta was at 2
p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be
in the Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Letterman, a lifelong Sparta resident, died at 4:25 p.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness.
Letterman, Howard Lee 12 Aug 1958 - 31 Aug 1969 CCR 4 Sep 1959 p1
[Note: Son of Charley Luther & Anna Mae (Watkins) Letterman; dates from a cemetery
reading do not match age in obit - should birthdate be 1955??
Elkhead Youth Died in Fiery One-Car Crash

A one-car crash late Sunday in Route T, seven miles east of Oldfield, claimed the
life of 14-year-old Howard Letterman of Elkhead. Letterman was a passenger in an auto
driven by his brother, Charles, 18, when it pulled to the wrong side of the road, met
another vehicle and cut sharply to the right. The car plunged off a 40-foot embankment,
wrapped around a tree and burst into flames, trapping young Letterman inside. Charles
Letterman was admitted to St. John’s Hospital in serious condition with burns, lacerations
and abrasions, Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Letterman; another
brother, David of the home; seven sisters, Mrs. Charlene Hull, Elkhead, Mrs. Pauline
Stall, Ava and Fay, Kathy, Neva June, Janice and Alice, all of the home; a half brother,
Ronnie Joe Perkins, Ozark; two half sisters, Mrs. Barbara Blankenship, Ozark, and Mrs.
Joan Cornelius, Seymour; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Louise Watkins and paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Letterman, both of Bruner. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Bruner Baptist church, with the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial
was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Letterman, Joe E. 16 Jun 1893 - 17 Oct 1976 OH 21 Oct 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Jack & Margaret Letterman; married Florence Bowden 10 Dec 1897 - 6
Jun 1974]
SPARTA - Joe Letterman, 84, Sparta, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a two-week illness. A native of the Niangua area, Mr.
Letterman had been a resident of Sparta since 1924. He formerly worked for the Missouri
Highway Department for 35 years. Surviving are two sons, Freeman and Bobby, both of
Springfield and Junior of Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Lottie Robinson, Western Grove,
Ark. and Mrs. Joan Staley, Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Jordan, Springfield,
and Mrs. Essie Rader, Marshfield; two brothers, Clarence and Porter, both of Niangua; 19
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Letterman, Junior P. 5 May 1932 – 30 Aug 1997 CCH-N 6 Sep 1997
[Note: Son of Joe E. & Florence (Bowden) Letterman; married Lella Patterson]
Junior P. Letterman, 65, of Sparta, died Saturday, August. 30, 1997 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 5, 1932 in Bruner and was the son
of Joe and Florence (Bowden) Letterman. He lived throughout his life in the Sparta area
and on December 8. 1952 married Lella Patterson. He served his country in the U.S.
Marine Corps. Mr. Letterman served Christian County as Eastern Commissioner for
twelve years. He enjoyed his work as a farmer and was also a heavy equipment operator.
Survivors include: his wife, Lella; two children and their spouses, Ronald and Faye
Letterman, Springfield, and Connie and Greg Schreiner, Sparta; five grandchildren,
Melissa, Joseph, and Joshua Letterman, and Matthew and Miranda Schreiner; a brother,
Bob Letterman and his wife, Ann, Fair Grove; two sisters, Lottie Robertson, Western
Grove, Arkansas, and Joan Staley and her husband, Larry, Winnemucca, Nevada; a niece
raised in the home, Donna Dodd and her husband, Orville, Cache, Oklahoma; and several
other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Cleona
Pierce, and a brother, Freeman Letterman. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
September 3, 1997 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.

Letterman, Ruby (Cook) 29 Feb 1904 - 4 Jul 1993 OH 7 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Laura (Swearengin) Cook; married Seaborn Letterman]
Ruby Letterman, 89, Elkhead, died Sunday, July 4, 1993 in Ozark Nursing Care
Center. She was born Feb 29, 1904 in the DePew Community in Douglas County, the
daughter of Homer Cook and Laura Swearengin Cook. She was a member of the Baptist
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Seaborn Letterman in 1948; a son,
Arlice Letterman, and an infant son. Survivors include a son, Charley Letterman, and his
wife, Anna Mae, Sparta; two daughters, Inis Phillips, Eaton, Colo., and Alice Wright, and
her husband, Elvis, Greeley, Colo.; two brothers, Hiram Cook, Springfield, and Oden
Cook, Austin, Texas; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7,in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be at Union Chapel Cemetery.
Letts, Frances Matilda (Earnhart) 1875 - 14 Sep 1956 CCR 27 Sep 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Matilda Letts, 81, who died Sept. 14 at her
home on route 1, Billings were held Sept 16 in the Union City Church with Rev. Walter
McKnight officiating. Burial was in the Antioch Baptist Church. A native of Tennessee,
she came to the Ozarks with her family at the age of 13 in a covered wagon and they
settled on a tract of land northeast of Clever. She was converted at an early age and
united with the Antioch Baptist Church. Services include two sons, Everett Letts of Crane
and Glen Letts of the home; one brother, John Earnhart of Marionville; 10 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren.
Letts, Glenn 18 Jan 1909 - 24 Oct 1971 CCR 28 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: married Dollie]
Glenn Letts, 61, of Billings, died at 2:45 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Dollie; six daughters, Mrs. Corine Payne, Odessa,
Mrs. Mary Lou Stafford, Peculiar, Mrs. Gladys Allman, Kansas City, Mrs. Charlene
Jackson, Crane, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Billings, and Mrs. Ruth Scriven, Kansas City; two
sons, Douglas Letts, Dover, Ark. and Sgt. Junior Letts, stationed in Germany; 32
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday
in Union City Community church, with the Revs. Pete Wells and Victor Horton
officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of Cantrell, of Clever.
Letts, Dollie Cordelia (Blair) 18 Jun 1910 - 3 Sep 2006 SN-L 6 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Millard & Beadie (Drewery) Blair; married 3 Jun 1932 Glenn Letts 8
Jan 1909 - Oct 1971]
Dollie Cordelia Letts departed this life September 3rd, 2006, at the Ozark's
Methodist Manor in Marionville, Missouri, following a brief illness. A long time resident
of the Union City area, she was known as "Aunt Dollie? or "Grandma Dollie" to her
family and neighbors. Dollie had worked in area canning factories, egg plants, and
garment factories; in her later life she enjoyed tending her flowers, vegetables, and
grandchildren. A lifelong Christian she was a member of the Union City Community
Church. Born June 18th, 1910, in Witt Springs, Arkansas, to Millard Blair and Beadie
Drewery Blair. Dollie was united in marriage to Glenn Letts on June 3rd, 1932. In
addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Silas,

Sam, Audie, Bruney, Turney, and Orbrie Blair; sisters, Etta Isreal and Dottie Lofitn; two
grandchildren; a great-grandchild; son-in-law, William Payne; and a daughter, Gladys
Allman, who sang with the angels at their reunion in Heaven. Dollie is survived by seven
children: two sons, Douglas Casey and wife, Rose, of Dover Ark., Junior Letts and wife,
Elizabeth, Hopkinsville, Ky.; five daughters, MaryLou Stafford and husband, Lawrence,
of Harrisonville, Mo., Corrine Payne of Bolivar, Mo., Charlene Jackson and husband,
Dale, of Crane, Mo., Dorothy Davis of Billings, Mo., and Geneva Houston and husband,
John, of Clever, Mo.; a brother, Henry Blair of Eucha, Okla.; 34 grandchildren; 64 greatgrandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, along with a
host of other friends and relatives. Visitaion will be today, September 6, in Meador's
Chapel Clever between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, September 7th, also in Meador's Chapel Clever with the Rev. Allen Maples
officiating. Burial following in Wright's Cemetery, south of Union City. In lieu of
flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Wright's Cemetery, the Gideon's or
the charity of their choice.
Leuzinger, Jacob J. 5 Sep 1864 - 18 Oct 1945
[Note: married Regina Kublar ]
Jacob J. Leuzinger, 81, pioneer resident of Billings passed away Oct. 18, 1945 at
the home of a granddaughter at 2400 North Robertson in Springfield, Mo. Mr. Leuzinger
was born in Switzerland in 1864 and came to this country with his parents when he was
15 years of age. The family lived in St. Louis four years then moved to the Billings
community, where Mr. Leuzinger spent his entire lifetime. He was united in marriage to
Miss Regina Kublar and to this union were born two children. His wife preceded him in
death 31 years ago. Survivors include one son, Walter of Billings; one daughter, Mrs.
Will Brake of Billings; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock in the Billings Evangelical church with Rev.
Vernon Curles of Springfield officiating. Burial was made in the Rose Hill cemetery
under the direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Billings. (Christian County
Republican, 20 October 1945). Contributed by Bill Goss.
Levan, Elona 10 Mar 1909 - 28 May 2003 CCH-N 11 Jun 2003
Elona Levan was born March 10, 1909, at Ava. She died May 28, 2003, at the
Heart of the Ozarks Nursing Home in Ava. She was a housewife and mother. Levan
loved farm life, gardening and canning. She was preceded in death by her husband
Edgar; her parents Henry and Julie Sanders; four children, Lorene Keeton, Arlena
Suskey, Raymond Levan and Vernon Levan; seven brothers and four sisters; four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Survivors include three sons and their wives,
Albert and Maxine, Davenport, Iowa, Melvin and Peggy, Arthur and Nancy, all of Ava,
four daughters and their husbands, Irene and Bill Gulliver, Bolivar, Reba and Les Howe,
Ozark, Ark., Joanna and Robert Lipsey, Campbell, and Arletta Dewhurst, Van Buren; one
sister Mary Boehl, Bettendorf, Iowa, 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and
great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was saved and baptized, and
was a member of Ava General Baptist Church. Services were at 10 a.m. June 2, in Mt.
Tabor Church, near Ava, with the Revs. Oren Alcorn and Robert Roberts officiating.

Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Leverington, Dorothy (Bellflower) Coots DeCamp Wright 1 May 1922 - 6 Apr 1988
OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Pearl Bellflower; married ? Coots; married ? DeCamp;
married 1948 Roy Wright 8 Dec 1904 - Jun 1974 ; married Jul 1975 Kenneth
Leverington 1 Sep 1916 - Aug 1984]
Dorothy Wright Leverington, 65, of Rogersville, died April 6 in her home
following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Leverington were held Saturday in Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with Lovell DeBusk officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley
Cemetery. Mrs. Leverington was born May 1, 1922, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, to Ernest
and Pearl Bellflower. She was a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. She was
married to Roy Wright in 1948; he preceded her in death in 1974. She married Kenneth
Leverington in July, 1975. He preceded her in death in 1984. Mrs. Leverington's
survivors include four sons, Belvie Coots; Rogersville, Gideon DeCamp, Phoenix,
Arizona, Kenneth Leverington, Springdale, Arkansas, and David Leverington, Red Level,
Alabama; two daughters, Janice Horner, Springdale, Arkansas, and Sharon Neihart, Las
Vegas, Nevada; two brothers, Lonnie Burgans, Springfield, Oregon, and John Estick,
Patrick, South Carolina; two sisters, Ruby Homestead, St. Helens, Oregon, and Georgie
Dexter, Long Grove, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Lewin, Ruth (Collins) 1898 - 10 Oct 1960 CCR 13 Oct 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of Horace Porter & Daisy Bell (McGinnis) Collins]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruth Collins Lewin, 62, a former resident of Ozark and
Springfield, who died at 2 a.m. Monday at her home in Sierra Madre, Calif., will be in
California.
A native of Christian County, Mrs. Lewin lived in Springfield for several
years before moving to California about 30 years ago. She is survived by her husband,
Bert; two sister, Mrs. Floy Bowler, 1034 South Florence, Springfield, and Mrs. George
Wood of Carthage; and a brother, Horace Collins, Anaheim, Calif.
Lewis, Amanda ( ) Harrold 1873 - 18 Feb 1964 CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1
Mrs. Amanda Lewis, 90 of 1906 South Maryland, Springfield died at 2:40 p.m.
Tuesday in the Kimbrough Rest Home. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Christian
Church in Richland, where she once lived. Survivors include a son, William I. Harrold,
Richland; a daughter, Mrs. Cecile Davis, 1906 South Maryland, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Irene Cole of Dallas, and Mrs. Laverne Albauck of Richland, 10
grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Ivan Coyle
of Ozark is a granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Christian
Church of Richland. The Rev. Eugene Earp will officiate and burial will be in Freedom
Cemetery under direction of Rainey.
Lewis, Charles 9 Apr 1859 - 17 Dec 1942
[Note: married Nancy Jane Tucker]

Charles Lewis, 81, a resident of Christian County for more then 50 years, died
Dec. 17, 1942, He was married to Nancy Jane Tucker who survived, and to this union
were born ten children: five sons and five daughters; Survivors include Sammie of
Bremerton, Wash., Wesley of Anthony Co., Kansas, Jake of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Dan
of San Francisco, CA, Mrs. Tilda Whitlock of Highlandville, Mrs. Grace Winslow of
Sparta, and Iva Mooney of Sparta, Mrs. Stella Vaughn of Sacramento, CA, Mrs. Myrtle
Newberry of Kansas City, one son Riley of Ozark who preceded him in death in 1940,
other survivors include a brother Jim Lewis of Sparta, a sister Mrs. Cynthia Wilkerson, of
Joplin, 41 grandchildren and 62 great-grandchildren. Thursday, December 24, 1942
Christian County Republican. Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Lewis, Charles Audie 10 Aug 1940 - 14 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Adron & Nellie Lewis; married 7 Aug 1980 Sharon Kay Robinson]
Charles Audie Lewis, age 65, went to meet his Lord on April 14, 2006, after a
long and courageous battle with heart disease. He was born August 10, 1940, in
Hinsboro, Illinois, to Nellie and Adron Lewis. He was united in marriage with Sharon
Kay Robinson on August 7, 1980. Charles joined the United States Air Force four days
after graduation where he served as a radar operator until 1961. Charles was then
employed as a pressman for the Springfield News-Leader for 36 years until his health
forced him to retire in 1997. He loved serving his church, West Finley Baptist Church,
where he was a trustee. Charles had a great sense of humor and spent many hours in his
shop lovingly working with wood. He could make anything out of wood, but his favorite
was making toys for children. He specialized in unique wooden trains and gave hundreds
of them to children. His toys have been given across the United States Canada, and
Uganda, Africa. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Junior; and son,
Charles Scott. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lewis of Springfield; four sisters, Sue
and Mary Lewis of Illinois; Patricia Kirk of Ash Grove, Lucy Foust of Texas; his
daughters, Pam and husband, Alvin Beasley, of Everton, Lisa and husband, Todd Wolny,
of Naples, Florida, Colette and husband, Bob Long, of Nixa; son, Brian and wife, Sara
Lewis, of Springfield; six grandchildren, Janette Belcher, Chrystal Meier, Brandon Long,
Bradley Long, Bryce Long and Lars Wolny; and many other family and friends. A
celebration of his life and love will be held at West Finley Baptist Church, Fordland,
Mo., on Tuesday, April 18, 2006, at 12 p.m. noon under the direction of ThiemeShadel
Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial with full military honors will be held following the
service at 2 p.m. at Missouri Veteran's Cemetery, Springfield, Mo. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, April 17, 2006, at the funeral home, 4500 S.
Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. Online personal condolences may be made at
www.thieme-shadel.com.
Lewis, Charles C. 27 Dec 1929 - 23 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
Charles C. Lewis, 49 of Gastonia, N. C., brother of Mrs. Pearl Workman and Mrs.
Bessie Selden, both of Ozark, died Aug 23 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in
Columbia, S. C. Services were held last Sunday in Gastonia with military graveside rites
in a Gastonia Cemetery.
Lewis, Charley L. 7 Jul 1888 - 8 Sep 1968

CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8

[Note: all other records give middle initial as L.; married Maude Melton 14 Aug 1889 12 Aug 1961]
Charley M. Lewis, 80, of Spokane, died at 3:10 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. A native of Taney County, Mr. Lewis was a longtime resident of
Spokane. Surviving are a son, Clarence, Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Bessie Tate,
Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Mary E. Weatherman, Galena, Mrs. Walcie Stewart, Spokane. and
Mrs. Flossie Holt,. Reeds Spring; 20 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Baptist Church in Spokane with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating., Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Lewis, Clarence 8 Jun 1923 - 3 Aug 2006 SN-L 4 Aug 2006 & AFH 16 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Charley & Maude (Melton) Lewis; married 18 Sep 1944 Cumma Hopper]
Clarence Lewis, age 83, of Ozark, passed away in his home Thursday, August 3,
2006. He was born June 8, 1923, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the youngest of seven children of
Charley and Maude (Melton) Lewis. On September 18, 1944, he and Cumma Hopper
were united in marriage. Mr. Lewis was self employed as an over the road truck driver.
Survivors include: His wife, Cumma; three children, Ron Lewis, of the home, Donna
Doty and husband, Buck, Nixa, and Sherry Campbell, Nixa; two grandchildren, Sean
Campbell and wife, Rae, and Christy Doty, all of Nixa; two great-grandchildren, Kylie
Doty and Jaden Campbell; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant
son, Jackie, six brothers and sisters, and his parents. Visitation will be on Sunday, August
6, from noon until 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. A funeral service will follow at
2 p.m. in the funeral home, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in
Spokane Cemetery.
Lewis, Cleo 1915 - June 2005 SN-L 16 Jun 2005
Cleo Lewis, age 89, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, in her home. A funeral
service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation
will be from 2 to 3 p.m. before the service. Private burial will be in Philibert Cemetery,
Kimberling City.
Lewis, Clifford 29 Oct 1911 - 22 Jun 1956
CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
Funeral services for Clifford Lewis, 44 of Spokane, Mo., who died Friday, June
22 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of 11 days, were held Tuesday, June
26, at the Spokane Baptist Church, with Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include
three children, Beverly Ann, Ray Eugene and Janith Ruth; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Lewis of Spokane; two brothers, Fred and Clarence Lewis of Spokane and four
sisters, Mrs. Bessie Tate of Chestnutridge; Mrs. Walcie Stewart and Mrs. Flossie Holt of
Spokane and Mrs. Mary Ellen Weatherman of Anaheim, Calif.
AND
Lewis, Clifford 29 Oct 1911 - 22 Jun 1956 CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
Clifford Lewis, 44, of Spokane. Died early Friday at St. John’s Hospital after a
lingering illness. He is survived by two daughters, Beverly Ann and Janice Ruth and a
son, Roy Eugene, all of the home; two brothers, Fred and Clarence, of Spokane; four

sisters, Mrs. Bessie Tate of Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Wallice Stewart, of Spokane, Mrs.
Flossie Holt of Spokane and Mrs. Mary Ellen Weatherman of Anaheim, Calif., and his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Lewis of Spokane. Funeral arrangements will be under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Saturday, June 23, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader- Press
AND
Lewis, Clifford 29 Oct 1911 - 22 Jun 1956
Funeral services for Clifford Lewis, 44, of Spokane, who died Friday in St. John’s
Hospital after a lingering illness will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Spokane Church,
the Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Monday, June 25, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press
Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Lewis, Clyde E. “Jack” 16 Feb 1896 - 20 Apr 1971 CCR 22 Apr 1971 p4
[Note: married Elizabeth K. 29 May 1899 - 24 Feb 1984]
C. E. “Jack” Lewis, 75, of Rogersville, died Tuesday afternoon at a doctor’s
office in Rogersville after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a World War I
veteran. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; two sons, Jack Lewis of Rogersville and
George Lewis, employed by the U. S. government in Vietnam; and a sister, Mrs. Pearl
Layton of Sparta. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Lewis, Dan C.
14 Jan 1897 - Apr 1982
Graveside services for Dan C. Lewis, 85, Cross Timbers, will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Springfield National Cemetery, Arrangements are under the direction of
Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Mr. Lewis died Sunday evening at the Veteran
Administration Hospital, Columbia after a short illness. Born and raised near Ozark, he
was an Army veteran of World War 1, His wife, Lydia Newberry Lewis died in 1978, in
1981 he moved to his daughter's residence in Cross Timbers. Survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Juanita Owsley of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Vaughn, Sacramento,
Calif, and Mrs. Myrtle Newberry, Kansas City, Kan: seven Grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren. {April 5, 1982 Springfield News Leader} Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Lewis, Dean 6 Mar 1906 - 15 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: Son of William & Ella (Hensley) Lewis; married Anna Mae]
Dean Lewis, 83, of Rockaway Beach, died May 15 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Lewis were held May 19 at the Whelchel Funeral
Chapel, Branson. Officiating at the service was the Rev. Kenny Robinette. Burial was in
Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Mr. Lewis was born March 6, 1906 at Walnut
Shade, the son of William and Ella Hensley Lewis. He had been a resort operator for the
Merriam Company for many years. and had also been a farmer and a cattleman. Mr.
Lewis was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Forsythe, and of the General Baptist
Church in Branson. He had been a devoted Christian for many years, having been
baptized by the late Rev. Bob Grady. Survivors include his beloved wife, Anna Mae; of
the home one son, David Lewis, Springfield; one sister; Betty Edwards, Wichita, Kansas;
and a host of nieces, nephews and friends: The family suggests memorials to the
American Heart Association or to the American Cancer Society.

Lewis, Eva Marie (Curbow) 19 Mar 1914 - 17 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: married Henry Lewis]
Services for Mrs. Eva Marie Lewis, 65, Springfield, were held Tuesday in the
Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include her
husband, Henry and two brothers, Raymond and Leslie Curbow, both of Nixa. She died
Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness.
Lewis, Faye Ola (Melton) 26 Dec 1910 - 16 Jan 1991 NN-E 31 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of Joseph E. & Mary Jauncie “Jane” (Bilyeu) Melton; married Fred
Lewis 27 Oct 1907 - 23 May 1959]
Faye Lewis, 80, Spokane, died Wednesday morning, Jan. 16, 1991, in her home.
Born Dec. 26, 1910, she was the daughter of Joseph and Jane Melton. She was a lifelong
resident of Spokane and a member of the First Baptist Church of Spokane. Survivors
include a son, Joe Lewis, and his wife, Jean Ann, Spokane; a daughter, Geraldine "Jeri"
Layton, and her husband, John, Walnut Shade; five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred. Services were Saturday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery.
Lewis, Fred 27 Oct 1907 - 23 May 1959 CCR 28 May 1959 p4
Funeral services for Fred Lewis, 51 of Spokane who died at 9 o’clock, Saturday
night at his home there, were held Wednesday afternoon in the Spokane church,
conducted by Rev. James Ellingsworth under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. A lifelong resident of the Spokane community. Mr. Lewis had served 25 as bus
driver for the Spokane school district. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ola Fay Lewis of
the home near Spokane, a don, Joe Allen Lewis of the home; a daughter, Mrs. John
Layton of Spokane, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis of Spokane; a brother,
Clarence Lewis of Spokane; four sisters, Mrs. Williford Tate of Chestnut Ridge, Mrs.
Orville Holt and Mrs. Leon Stewart of Spokane and Mrs. Roscoe Weatherman of
Anaheim, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Lewis, Helen (Thomas) 9 Apr 1915 - 21 Oct 1996 CCH-N 23 Oct 1996
Helen Thomas Lewis, 81, Ozark, died Monday, October 21, 1996, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born April 9, 1915, in Cerulean, Kentucky, and was the
daughter of Marvin and Cora Thomas. On July 3, 1957 she was united in marriage to
Felix Earl Lewis in Corinth, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1985.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Lillian Burton, and three brothers,
Edwin, Amos and Wallace Thomas. Survivors include: a sister, Edna Holman, Cerulean,
Kentucky; and two nieces, Barbara Weiss, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Karen Cole,
Ozark. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. in Cerulean Cemetery, Cerulean,
Kentucky with Pastor Joseph Newton officiating. Visitation was Tuesday in Cadiz
Baptist Church, Cadiz, Kentucky. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home.
Lewis, Leland E.

23 Sep 1906 - 21 Dec 2004

SN-L 22 Dec 2004

Leland E. Lewis, age 98, of Nixa, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until service
time on Thursday. Burial will be in Philibert Cemetery, Kimberling City.
Lewis, Loran Max
13 Feb 1928 - 17 Oct 2003 CCH-N 22 Oct 2003
Loran Max Lewis passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2003 at his home with his loving
wife by his side after a lengthy illness. He was born in Lillbourn to Matt and Ora Lee
Lewis on Feb. 13, 1928. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother and two
sisters. He left Missouri in 1945 and drove west on route 66 to Los Angeles, Calif.,
where he graduated from Life Bible College in 1949. He pastored several churches and
was the minister of music in others. He was married to Irene Lewis on June 4, 1948 and
had three children. He was preceded in death by his youngest son Paul A. Lewis and
survived by his son Stephen Lewis, Oklahoma, daughter Gail Lewis, Republic, and 10
grandchildren Lori, Cody, Heather, Isaac, Michelle, Paul, Kira, Savannah, Carrie and
Lydia, and one great grandchild, Joseph Loran. Loran survived his life totally for others
and for serving his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was always there to lend a helping
hand. His journey is over here on earth. He carries no more sorrows and is free of pain
because he stands whole in the presence of God. Funeral services were Sunday, Oct. 19
in Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic, with Rev. Darvin Toman officiating. Burial
followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic.
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Lewis, Lydia Rose (Newberry)
20 Dec 1903 - 29 Oct 1977
Graveside services for Mrs. Lydia (Newberry) Lewis, 73, Independence, formerly
of Christian County, will be at 2:30 pm Tuesday in Highlandville Cemetery in Christian
County. An Independence funeral home is handling arrangements. Mrs. Lewis died at
4:30 pm Saturday in Independence Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors
include her husband, Dan, of Cross Timbers, a daughter Mrs. Juanita Owlsey, of the state
of Nevada, four sister, Mrs., Sylvia Crawford, Independence, with whom she made her
home. Mrs. Golda Loveland, Cassville, Mrs. Esther Jones, of the state of California, and
Mrs., Alta Waterman, Sugar Creek; two brothers, Fred Newberry, of Wheatland, and
Omer Newberry, of Independence; and several grandchildren. {November 1, 1977
Springfield News-Leader} Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Lewis, Marie Ada (Killingsworth) 2 Nov 1941 - 10 Jan 1919 SN-L 6 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Wayne & Ada (Farthing) Killingsworth; married 2 Nov 1941 Elmer
Lewis]
Marie Ada Killingsworth Lewis has gone peacefully to her heavenly home on
August 5, 2003. She was born January 10, 1919 in Springfield, Missouri. She grew up in
Ash Grove, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Elmer Lewis on November 2, 1941.
To this union God blessed them with three children, Donna, Duane, and Debra Sue.
Anyone who shared in her life will remember her sweet smile, gentle spirit, positive
attitude, and the twinkle in her eyes. Marie truly endured life's trials with a peace that
could only come from knowing Jesus. She instilled in her children a strong faith in God
and wanted nothing more than knowing that all her family and friends will be together
again in Heaven. She was a longtime member of University Heights Baptist Church

where she was Preschool Sunday School Superintendent for many years and a member of
the Harding Circle. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Ada Farthing
Killingsworth; sisters, Daisy Cassity and Louise Littleton; daughter, Debra Sue; and
grandson, Benjamin Lewis. She was loved and will be greatly missed by her husband of
61 years, Elmer; daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Wayne Francisco, Minneapolis,
MN; a son, Duane Lewis, Ozark; grandchildren, Cynthia (Jay) Perske, Christopher
Lowry, Corbin (Ann) Martin, Chad Martin, all of Minneapois, MN; and five greatgrandchildren, Nickolas, Natassia, Josiah, Elijah, and Zackary Perske. Visitation will be
today, August 6, 2003 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. We
will celebrate her life and homecoming with funeral services at 2:30 p.m. Thursday,
August 9, 2003 in University Heights Baptist Church with Drs. Jim Hagan And Don
Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 4995,
Springfield, MO
Lewis, Maude (Melton) 14 Aug 1889 - 12 Aug 1961 CCR 17 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Daughter of Isaac S. & Lucy (Tatum) Melton; married Charles L. Lewis]
Mrs. Maude Lewis, 71, died early Saturday morning at her home in Spokane.
Survivors are her husband, Charley; a son, Clarence of Spokane; four daughters, Mrs.
Bessie Tate of Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Ellen Weatherman of Anaheim, Calif, Mrs. Walcie
Stewart of Spokane and Mrs. Flossie Holt of Reeds Spring; a brother Calvin Milton [sic actual name is Melton] of Nixa; two half- sisters; 20 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Lewis, Maude (McGinnis) 26 Jan 1890 - 26 Jul 1964
CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Maggie (Allen) McGinnis; married Riley L. Lewis]
Mrs. Maude Lewis, 74, died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday at her home in Ozark. A resident
of Ozark most of her life, she was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors are
three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Workman, and Mrs. Bessie Fielden, both of Ozark, Mrs. Mae
Tennis, 1744 West Walnut; two sons, Bill Lewis, 634 South New and Clell of Gastonia,
North Carolina; 18 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Harold officiated (SIC) and
burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Lewis, Nancy Jane (Tucker) 22 Dec 1861 - 9 Apr 1949
Two hundred and fifty-seven descendants survive Mrs. Nancy Jane Lewis, 89,
who died Saturday at her home in Sparta. Mrs. Lewis, the widow of Charles Lewis, a
farmer who died several years ago, is survived by five sons, four daughters, 84
grandchildren and 164 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 o'clock this
afternoon in Prospect church south of Ozark, with burial to be in the cemetery there under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Her sons are Wesley of Valley Springs, Cal. Jake of
Waggner, Okla., Dan of Calif. Sammy of Seattle, Wash, and Riley of Ozark and the
daughters are Mrs., Stella Vaughn, Mrs. Matilda Whitlock and Mrs. Ivy Mooney of
Sparta, and Mrs. Myrtle Newberry of Kansas City, Kan. {Monday, April 11, 1949
Springfield News-Leader}. Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.

Lewis, Newman Hall 1877 - 28 Sep 1951 CCR 18 Oct 1951
[Note: married Olive]
Newman Hall Lewis, 74, was born in Stacey county Iowa and died at his home
near Chestnut Ridge Friday September 28. He was a member of the Quaker church,
which faith he claimed through life. One son and one daughter preceded him in death.
Survivors are his wife, Olive; one daughter, Mrs. Lucille McCain, of Bell Gardens, Ca.;
two sons, Orin Lewis, Long Beach, CA and Harold Lewis of North Little Rock, AR; two
grandchildren; three brothers, James Lewis, Rocky Ford, CO, Ellis Lewis of Denver, CO,
and Will A Lewis of Altadena, CA. The body was in care of the Chaffin Funeral Home
until Oct. 4, when it was taken by train to Lamar, CO for burial. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde
McCain and daughter came from Colorado to assist in the arrangements.
Lewis, Olive Thatcher 16 Jun 1883 - 13 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: no stone in Ozark Cemetery]
OZARK - Graveside services for Mrs. Olive Thatcher Lewis, 93, Ozark, were at 3
p.m. Friday in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs. Lewis Died at
9:30 a.m. Thursday in Christian County Nursing Home after a long illness. Survivors
include two sons, Harold of Ozark and Orin of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs.
Lucille Bowman, Montebello, Calif. and two grandchildren.
Lewis, Patricia "Pat" Geneva 1935 - Mar 2005 SN-L 18 Mar 2005
Funeral services for Patricia "Pat" Geneva Lewis, 69, Ozark, will be at 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 19, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be 3
p.m. until service time on Saturday.
Lewis, Paul E. 23 May 1960 - 12 Jan 2007 SN-L 14 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of David & Pat (Osborne) Lewis]
Paul E. Lewis, 45, of Ozark, passed away Friday, Jan. 12, 2007. Funeral services
will be 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 15, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial with full
military honors will follow at a later date in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield,
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
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Lewis, Paul E. 23 May 1960 - 12 Jan 2007 CCH-N 24 Jan 2007
Paul E. Lewis, 46, Ozark, met his savior on Jan. 12, 2007, in Ozark. Paul was
born May 23, 1960, to Dave and Pat Lewis in Prescott, Ariz. He lived in California until
age 6, when the family moved to Ava. In 1980, after serving in the Air Force in security,
he moved to Ozark to be near his parents. He was a spirited truck driver for the past 26
years. He was loved not only by those who he called family but by those "over the road"
angels he called brothers. Paul was preceded in death by his mother, Pat Lewis, in 2005,
and a brother, David, in 1955. He is lovingly survived by his father Dave and his wife
Janice of Ozark; sister Teresa Bruns and husband Randy of Nixa; grandma Jenny
Osborne of Ozark; and aunt Jeanette Pigeon of Prescott, Ariz. Funeral services were held
at 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 15, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplin
Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors at a later date in the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
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Prosecutor: Fatal shooting by deputies was justified
Ryan Slight News-Leader 26 Jan 2007
Christian County deputies were justified in fatally shooting an Ozark man on Jan.
12, Prosecuting Attorney Ron Cleek said Thursday. Paul E. Lewis, 46, was pronounced
dead outside a residence at 157 Ruth St. He had reportedly raised a handgun in a
threatening manner at officers. After reviewing information gathered by the Missouri
Highway Patrol, Cleek will not file charges against three deputies who fired a total of
nine shots. Capt. Jeremy Whitehill of the Christian County Sheriff's Department said the
agency was pleased with Cleek's decision. Two of the deputies have returned to work.
The department Thursday was waiting for a medical evaluation to be completed for the
third, which Whitehill said is standard procedure. "We had no doubt that was what the
outcome would be. Our officers are trained to do what needs to be done in an unfortunate
situation," Whitehill said. The patrol interviewed officers who were at the shooting,
collected physical evidence and spoke with neighbors. Deputies responded to a residence
southwest of Ozark around 5 p.m. Jan. 12. A woman reportedly told authorities that
Lewis appeared to be intoxicated, had a gun and was threatening to kill someone.
According to a report by Cleek, six deputies arrived. A deputy knocked on the door and
announced the sheriff's department was there. He retreated behind a vehicle after hearing
two gunshots inside the house. Lewis then walked out with a handgun in his left hand. A
witness interviewed by the patrol recalled hearing an officer telling Lewis to put the gun
down. He allegedly responded, "No, just shoot me." The witness reported hearing other
officers tell Lewis to drop the weapon, but he did not comply. The witness recalled
seeing Lewis raise the handgun, and then some officers fired. "Bottom line, the officers
gave every opportunity for the deceased to put down his weapon and avoid this tragedy.
It is my opinion that the officers had no other choice than to fire their weapons," Cleek
wrote in his report. "Either the officers or neighbors of the deceased could have been
injured or killed had the officers not taken the actions that they did," the report said. In an
unrelated incident, Christian County deputies shot and killed Mike Digiuseppe, 53, of
Springfield after he reportedly refused to drop a gun he held. Cleek decided Jan. 2 that
the shooting was justified.
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CCH-N 31 Jan 2007
Christian County Prosecutor Ron Cleek, Jan. 25, deemed the Jan. 12 fatal
shooting of Paul E. Lewis on Ruth Street in Ozark by county deputies justified. Cleek
said in a news release that no charges will be brought against any of the deputies that
were at the location at the time of the shooting. He said the investigation was ongoing
and won't be finalized until all forensic tests and autopsy reports are finalized, but the
deputies involved should be allowed to return to active duty. According to information
from Cleek's office, officers responded to a 911 call at about 5 p.m. Jan. 12 from Lewis'
sister. She said that her brother was threatening suicide and harm to other family
members. When officers arrived at the scene one went to the front door, knocked and
then heard two shots fired from inside the home. The officer took cover when Lewis
walked out the front door in view of all of the six officers responding. The officers
commanded Lewis to drop the weapon he displayed. An "independent" witness to the
shooting recounted that Lewis refused to obey the officers' orders and said, "No just shoot

me." When Lewis raised the weapon, three officers fired nine shots with three shots
hitting Lewis in the chest and one in his arm.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
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Lewis, Paul E. 23 May 1960 - 12 Jan 2007 SN-L 14 Feb 2007 & CCH-N 14 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of David & Pat Lewis]
Paul E. Lewis, 46, Ozark, was born May 23, 1960, and met his Lord and Savior
on January 12, 2007. Although Paul's life on earth was short, he touched many lives.
After serving in the United States Air Force in 1980, he was employed as an over the
road truck driver. Paul is joined in Heaven by his mother, Pat Lewis, who passed away in
2005, a brother, David, who passed away in 1955, and other loved ones awaiting his
arrival. Paul leaves behind his father, Dave and wife, Janice, of Ozark; his sister, Teresa
Bruns and husband, Randy, of Nixa, who loved him dearly; and his grandmother, Jenny
Osborne, of Ozark, who nicknamed him "Little Paul", and who loved him
unconditionally and will miss him immensely. He so loved all his surviving aunts, uncles,
cousins and his traveling four-legged companion, Sheba. His friends, family and over the
road "brother and sisters" will gravely miss his silly chuckle, the love he bestowed and all
the times he gave of himself. Words cannot describe the heart Paul had for others.
Graveside inurnment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2007, with full military
honors at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark. Additional funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Monday, January
15, 2007, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lewis, Permelia Ann 16 Aug 1926 - 4 Feb 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Ivan Charles & Dora Bell (Sanderson) Lewis]
Permelia Ann Lewis, 70, Ozark, died Tuesday, February 4, 1997, in the home she
shared with her sister. She was born August 16, 1926, in Denton, Montana, and was the
daughter of Ivan Charles and Dora Bell (Sanderson) Lewis. She was preceded in death by
her parents and a brother, William I. Lewis. She was employed by the United States
Prison System as a correctional officer before retirement. Survivors include: two sisters,
Ruthie Golladay, Ozark, and Rosie B. Lewis, Great Falls, Montana; a brother, Henry I.
Lewis, Seattle, Washington; nieces and nephews. Cremation was under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No local services are planned. Interment will be in
Hillcrest Lawn Memorial, Great Falls, Montana.
Lewis, Roy E. “Butch” 19 Apr 1943 - 5 Jul 1970 CCR 9 Jul 1970 p3
Funeral services for Roy E. Lewis, 27, of Route 1, Galena, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial followed in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Lewis died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday in Skaggs
Hospital, Branson, following a short illness. He was a life-long resident of Spokane and
Galena and was an employee of Shepherd of the Hills Farm. Survivors include his wife,
Carol; a son, Clifford Lewis of the home; two step-sons, Alan and Richard, of the home;
three step-daughters, Mrs. Paul J. Camp, of the home; three step-daughters, Sandra,
Donna and Beth, of the home; a half-brother, Sammy Lee of Ponce de Leon; two sisters,

Mrs. Beverly Weatherman of Galena and Mrs. Janice Cook of Garfield, Ark.; and his
mother, Mrs. Mary Lee of Ponce de Leon.
Lewis, Vinos 1 May 1896 - 25 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: married Mollie]
Graveside services for Vinos Lewis, 83, Ozark, were held last Thursday in the
Hillside Cemetery, Sedgewick, Kan.; with Dr. Ivan Mattern officiating. Local
arrangements were under the direction of Harris. Mr. Lewis died at 11 p.m. Monday in
his home after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Mollie; a son, George,
Lawrence, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Paugh, Cheney, Kan, and Mrs. Sharon
Shue, Berryville, Ark,; a sister, Mrs. Cuba Schwear, Ordley, Colo.; a grandson who was
reared in the home, Rod Terrell, Ozark; a half-brother, Albert Pierson, Ordley, Colo.; 10
other grandchildren and six great grandchildren
Lewis, Willie Gene 14 Aug 1924 - 27 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
CLEVER - Services for Gene Lewis, 52, Clever were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Aurora First Baptist Church with the Revs. Howard Boys and James Heisner officiating.
Burial was in Aurora Maple Park Cemetery. The body will be in Fellowship Hall of
Clever Baptist Church from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today. The family will be at CraftonCantrell Chapel, Aurora from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Lewis died at 9:18 a.m. Sunday in
St. John’s Hospital , Springfield, after a short illness.
Libby, Ernest Gilbert 25 Dec. 1913 – 11 March 1995 CCH-N 15 March 1995
[Note: Son of Ernest Lige & Sarah Ellen "Ella" (Rhodes) Libby; married 27 Jul 1936
Marjoria Leona Goetz 22 Feb 1916 - 30 Sep 2006]
Ernest G. Libby, 81, Ozark, died Saturday, March 11, 1995, at St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born Dec. 25, 1913, in Tulsa, Okla., Following
graduation from Tulsa Central High School, he attended Spartan’s School of Aeronautics
where he completed the Aviation Instrument Technician Course and was employed by
Douglas Aircraft. In the late forties he opened a hardware store in Ozark, which he
operated for thirty years. He was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church, Masonic
Lodge No. 352, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 98. Survivors include his wife,
Marjoria; two daughters and their husbands, Sue and Willard Copeland, Mountain Home,
Ark., and Diane and Richard Smith, Ozark; one granddaughter, Holly, and her husband
Jeff Zelinsky, Woodbury, Minn.; three grandsons, Robert, Andy and Michael Smith,
Ozark, one great-grandson, Steven; a dear family friend, John Brandner, St. Paul, Minn.;
and a sister, Ila May Libby, Ozark. Masonic Rites were Wednesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Private funeral services were Thursday in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Christian County Library, 1005 N. 4th Ave., Ozark, or
a charity of choice.
Libby, Ernest Lige 10 Dec 1889 - 23 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Earnest Lincoln & Maggie (Gilbert) Libby; married Sarah Ellen "Ella"
Rhodes 12 Jun 1890 - 12 Oct 1975]
E. L. “Lige” Libby, 71, owner and operator of Gamble’s store in Ozark for the
past 13 years, died at his home in Ozark at 12:20 p.m. Friday. Mr. Libby was a member

of the Linn Creek Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ella; two sons, Warren
E. Libby of Union and Ernest Libby of Ozark; two daughters, Ila May and Ruth, both of
the home, one brother, Ray Libby of Camdenton; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Shipman of
Camdenton and Mrs. Eva Carl of Tulsa; and four grandchildren. Arrangements are under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Libby, Marjoria Leona (Goetz) 22 Feb 1916 - 30 Sep 2006 SN-L 2 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Otto & Lou May (Link) Goetz; married 27 Jul 1936 Ernest
Gilbert Libby 25 Dec 1913 - 11 Mar 1995]
Marjoria Leona Libby, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 30,
2006, in James River Care Center, Springfield. She was born February 22, 1916, in
Purdy, the daughter of Andrew Otto and Lou May (Link) Goetz. She was united in
marriage to Ernest Gilbert Libby on July 27, 1936. She was a retired civil service
employee, a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark, and Order of the Eastern Star,
Chapter #98. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Smith and husband, Richard, Ozark;
three grandchildren, Holly Zelinsky and husband, Jeff, Woodbury, Minnesota, Andrew
Smith and his wife, Tatyana, Aurora, and Michael Smith, Ozark; two greatgrandchildren, Steven Brandner and Sarah Zelinsky, both of Woodbury, Minnesota;
Steven's father, John Brandner, St. Paul, Minnesota; and a sister, Murrel McDougal and
husband, M.M., Portland, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in
1995; a daughter, Sue Copeland; a grandson, Robert Smith; a sister, Juanita Blessing and
husband, Clifford; and two brothers, Ralph Goetz and Jack Goetz and wife, Antoinette.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m. today, Oct. 2, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. A private graveside funeral will be in Ozark Cemetery, with Dr. Edwin
Burris officiating. Memorials may be made to Community Hospices of America in
Springfield, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Libby, Ruth 30 Nov 1920 - 30 Apr 1964
CCR 7 May 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Ernest Lige & Sarah Ellen “Ella” (Rhodes) Libby]
Miss Ruth Libby, 43, died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Ella Libby, Ozark, where she had lived the past 16 years. Miss Libby suffered from a
lingering illness. In addition to her mother, Miss Libby is survived by a sister, Miss Ila
Mae Libby of the home and two brothers, Warren E. Libby, Union, Mo and Ernest G.
Libby, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Libby, Sarah Ellen “Ella” (Rhodes) 12 Jun 1890 - 12 Oct 1975 OH 17 Oct 1975
[Note: married Ernest Lige Libby 10 Dec 1889 - 23 Dec 1960]
OZARK - Mrs. Ella Libby, 85, Ozark, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Libby lived for a number of years in
Lebanon and Tulsa, Okla. before moving to Ozark in 1948. She was a member of the
Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. Survivors include two sons, Ernest of Ozark and
Warren of Union; one daughter, Miss Ila Mae Libby, Ozark; four grandchildren; three
great grandchildren, two brothers, Claude Rhoades, Big Springs, Neb. and Ed Rhodes,
Tulsa, Okla. Arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Lietch, Jakob Allen 23 May 2002 - 15 Nov 2002 CCH-N 27 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of Darin & Kandiss (Snyder) Lietch]
Jakob Allen Lietch, infant son of Darin and Kandiss (Snyder) Lietch, Ozark, died
Nov. 15, 2002, in St. Louis Children's Hospital, St. Louis. Jakob was born May 23, 2002,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Mo. Baby Jakob was a very ill little boy but
fought to survive for almost six months. During his brief but very special life, he touched
loving hearts and changed lives. His precious memory will always be remembered with
love and affection. His beautiful soul has gone back to God, and soars with the angels in
Heaven. Jakob's little life made an impact on his family and changed their lives for the
better. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents and his maternal
great-grandfather. Jakob is survived by his parents, Darin and Kandiss Lietch, Ozark; his
grandparents, Chris Snyder, Ozark; Beverly Grider and husband Scott Highlandville;
Jody Haden, Highlandville; Kenny and Michelle Lietch, Marshfield; great-grandparents,
Jim and Irene Haden, Sparta; Charlie and Chestine Lietch, Ava; Linda Carney, Ozark;
Jim and Maxine Grider, Highlandville; three uncles, Michael Snyder, Zachary Grider and
Rusty Kessinger; four aunts, Crystal Potter, Jessica Grider, Brenda Young and Ingrid
McCallister; cousins and other caring relatives. Graveside services were at 11 a.m., Nov.
19, 2002, in Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Harriss, officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Light, J. W. “Jay” 13 Jan 1928 - 5 Jan 2002
J.W. "Jay" Light, 73, Billings, died Saturday morning, January 5, 2002, in his
home. He was born January 13, 1928 in Aurora, Mo., to Wayne and Mollie (Jones) Light.
He was a longtime resident of Billings and a retired employee of the State of Missouri.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa, the Masonic Lodge in Grand
Island, Neb. and a U.S. Navy veteran. His parents and a son, Jerry, preceded him in
death. He is survived by three daughters, Julie Ridinger, Jayne Brown and Janice Light,
all of Springfield; two sisters, Jackie Stites of Springfield, and Imogene Miller of
Modesto, Calif.; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2002, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev.
Richard Eakins officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in Evergreen Cemetery,
Republic. The Republic chapel will be open at 11 a.m. today. Visitation will be from 6 to
7:30 p.m. today, with Masonic Rites at 7 p.m. Springfield News-Leader, January 8 2002.
Light, Kurtis M. 1971 - 18 Jul 2004 SN-L 20 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Larry & Grace (Roberts) Light]
Kurtis M. Light, 33, Ozark, died Sunday, July 18, 2004. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 22, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may
call from 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in the funeral home.
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Light, Kurtis M. 20 Mar 1971 - 18 Jul 2004CCH-N 28 July 2004
Kurtis M. Light, 33, Ozark, died Sunday, July 18, in Christian County. The son of
Larry Light and Grace (Roberts) Stevens, he was born March 20, 1971 in Springfield,
Mo. Kurtis graduated from Randell Moore High School in Denver, Colo., attended The
College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, N.M., and was a cabinet maker. His love for nature lead

him to a passion of photography. He had a unique insight of God's creation and captured
the beauty of the great outdoors on his camera lens. He also enjoyed playing the guitar,
bird-watching and was a special uncle to his niece and nephew. He was preceded in
death by his father and his grandparents. Kurtis is survived by his mother Grace Stevens
and husband John of Ozark; his brother Gaylyn Bell; one niece, Kendra Bell, and one
nephew, Trever Bell, all of Pierce City, Mo.; several caring aunts, uncles, cousins,
numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 10 am. Thursday, July
22 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Allen Maples officiating. Burial
will follow in Selmore Cemetery, Selmore, Mo.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Light, Marsha Gail (Wright) 30 Jul 1959 - 9 Apr 1996 CCH-N 13 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of William & Margie (Williams) Wright; married 11 Aug 1979 Steven
Dale Light]
Marsha Gail (Wright) Light, age 36, of Ozark, died Tuesday, April 9, 1996 in her
home. She was born July 30, 1959 in Eldorado, Arkansas and was the daughter of
William and Margie (Williams) Wright. Marsha attended the University of Missouri and
graduated cum laude from Southwest Missouri State University. She had been an
elementary teacher since 1981, and had taught in the Ozark School system for seven
years. She married Steven Dale Light on August 11, 1979. Marsha was a member of
James River Assembly of God Church. Her love for Jesus Christ affected all who knew
her. She loved her family, teaching, and her many friends. Survivors include: her
husband, Steven; two sons, Nathanael Ryan and Christopher David Light; her mother,
Margie Wright, Barnett; two sisters, Jennifer Hazelman, Liberty, Mo., and Roberta
Galate, Lone Jack; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by: her father,
William David Wright in 1995, and a sister, Rose Carol Wright. The funeral service was
held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, in James River Assembly of God Church with Rev. John
Lindell and Rev. Richard Orrell officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery Ozark. Contributions may be made to Marsha Light
Memorial Fund for the benefit of Nathanael and Christopher Light, at Ozark Bank.
Lightfoot, Dallas Wayne
6 Feb 1977 - 23 Dec 1996
Dallas Wayne Lightfoot, 19, of Billings died at 3:50 p.m. December 23rd of
injuries suffered in an automobile accident on P Hwy. North of Clever. He was a
graduate of Billings High School and was employed at the Pizza Inn at Republic. He is
survived by his mother and step-father, Jackie and Brian Bengsch; a brother, Sonny
Grady Lightfoot, III; a step-sister, Jessica Bengsch, all of Billings; maternal grandparents,
Betty Monger of Springfield and Jack Monger of Nixa; step-grandfather, Burton Bengsch
of Billings; uncle and aunt, Johnny and Kathy Monger; uncle and aunt, Mike and Judy
Lile, all of Clever; and a host of very special friends. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m.
December 27th at Meadors Chapel in Republic with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Billings Scholarship Fund in his memory.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Lightfoot, Johnny 1899 - 30 Mar 1970 CCR 2 Apr 1970 p1
Aged Epileptic Victim of Ironic Highway Mishap

Johnny Lightfoot, 70, apparently from an Indian reservation in North Carolina,
was the victim of a tragic bit of irony Monday morning, when he was killed by a truck at
Campbell City, north of Ozark. Lightfoot, an epileptic according to medicine and
information found on his person, apparently had a seizure early morning, before daylight,
while hitchhiking. Lying beside the road, he was spotted by fishermen enroute to the
lake, and they drove to Ozark and called Sheriff L. E. Lamb. The sheriff was driving
slowly along Hwy. 65, looking for Lightfoot, when an approaching truck, driven by
Theodore Daniel, pulled to the shoulder, away from the flashing light on the sheriff’s car,
and struck Lightfoot. He was pronounced dead on the site by Coroner Dean Harris. The
body is at Harris Funeral Home here, pending word from reservation authorities as to
disposition of the body.
Lightner, George 29 Mar 1900 - 20 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p5
ROGERSVILLE - Services for George Lightner, 76, Rogersville, will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Marsh Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Paul Aldrich
officiating. Another funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. in Lindley Funeral Chapel in
Chula with the Rev. Joe Lightner, Mr. Lightner’s son, officiating. Burial was in
Plainview Cemetery near Chula. Mr. Lightner died at 6:06 p.m. Saturday in Park Central
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a retired livestock dealer and was a
member of Rogersville Methodist Church. He worked at the Union Stockyards for
several years. Survivors include three sons, Joe and Jim, both of Rogersville; four sisters,
Mrs. Lela Pendergast and Mrs. Grace Ibert, both of Chula, Mrs. Bess Gerhart, Meadville
and Mrs. Virge Hurst of the state of South Dakota, nine grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the heart fund.
Ligon, William Joseph 6 Sep 1895 - 27 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: married Helen Frances 29 Sep 1904 - 20 Nov 1981]
Services for William Joseph Ligon, 83, Clever, were held last Friday in Meadors
Chapel with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mt.
Ligon died at 2”23 a.m. Tuesday in the Christian County Nursing Home after a long
illness. He was a retired employee of the Fiberboard Paper Co. in Verona, Calif and was
a Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Helen Frances; a son,
William Russell of the home; three brothers, Walter, Otis and Everett of the state of
California; a sister, Miss Erma Ligon, Llano, Texas, and two grandchildren.
Liles, Earl Leon 4 Feb 1946 - 21 Jul 1999 CCH-N 28 Jul 1999
Earl Leon Liles, 53, of Rogersville passed away at 9:10 P.M. Wednesday July 21,
1999 in Cox Medical Center South. Earl was born on February 4, 1946 in Springfield,
Mo. to Jim and Matilda Lakey Liles. He was an auto mechanic and had worked at Ash
Grove Lime. He is survived by his mother Matilda of the home, one son Earl Liles Jr. and
wife Amy of Urbana, Ill., two daughters, Melinda Giroir and husband Robert, and
Katherine Liles of Kennewick, Wa. Grandmother Ida Munn of Kennewick, Wa., two
brothers, Jimmy Liles and wife Mattie Dale of Rogersville, Donnie Liles of Fordland,
four sisters and their husbands, Naoma and Carl Adams of Rogersville, Linda and Lynn
McCleary of Fair Grove, Carolyn and Daniel Horr of Springfield, and Kathy and Paul
Mitchell of Nixa, 3 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Services

were at 11:00 A.M. Saturday July 24, 1999 in the Preston-March Funeral Home
Rogersville with burial in the Galloway Cemetery Springfield. Visitation was from 78:30 P.M. Friday in the Funeral Home.
Liles, Matilda Marie (Lakey) 19 Apr 1926 - 28 Oct 2000 CCH-N 1 Nov 2000
[Note: Daughter of John & Ida (Hale) Lakey; married 1 May 1943 Jim Liles]
Matilda Marie Liles, 74 of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2000
at 3:30 PM. in' the home of her daughter in Springfield. Matilda was born on April 19,
1926 in Douglas County Mo. to John and Ida Hale Lakey. She was a member of the
Believers Full Gospel Church in Springfield. She was married to Jim Liles on May 1,
1943 and he preceded her in death on April 27,1981. Surviving is her mother, Ida Munn,
of Kennewick, WA.; step grandmother, Leona Hale of Springfield; two sons, Jimmy
Liles and wife Dale of Rogersville, and Donnie Liles of Rogersville; four daughters and
their husbands, Carolyn and Daniel Horn of Springfield, Naoma and Carl Adams of
Rogersville, Linda and Lynn McCleary of Fair Grove, and Kathy and Paul Mitchell of
Nixa; two half-brothers, Oden Sanders and wife Alene and Clifton Sanders and wife
Betty, all of Washington; sister-in-law, Elsie Lakey of Oregon; three sisters, Darlene
Bender, Donna Walker and husband Gary, and Louella Page and husband Jim all of
Washington, 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Matilda was also proceeded in death by three sons; Lester, Lonnie and Earl Liles, a
brother, Raymond Lakey, and a sister, Helen Sherbert. Services were held on
Wednesday, November 1, 2000 in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville.
Burial followed in the Galloway Cemetery in Springfield.
Lillard, Gary Lee 19 Jun 1943 - 18 Jan 2004 SN-L 20 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Marion Wayne & Phyllis Belle (Rich) Lillard; married 14 Feb 1961 Mary
Elizabeth Ikenroth]
Gary Lee Lillard, age 60, of Springfield passed away suddenly on January 18,
2004 in St. John's Regional Health Center of congestive heart failure. Gary was born June
19, 1943 in Greene County, the son of Marion Wayne Lillard and Phyllis Belle Rich
Lillard. He spent much of his life in and around Springfield. He graduated from Parkview
High School in 1961. He was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Ikenroth on February
14, 1961. To this union was born two daughters, Kimber Lee Lillard and Whitney Lane
Harris. Gary worked as a supervisor for Syntex AgriBusiness for 38 years at both the
Springfield and Verona, MO facilities. He retired in 1997. He was preceded in death by
his paternal and maternal grandparents, a father-in-law and mother-in-law Kenneth and
Lorene Ikenroth, and a sister-in-law, Peggy Ann Lillard. Gary is survived by his wife of
42 years, Mary Elizabeth of the home, his mother, Phyllis Lillard, his father, Wayne
Lillard and his wife, Virginia. Two daughters, Kimber Lee Lillard of Springfield, MO
and Whitney Lane Harris and her husband, Shawn of Nixa, MO. Four grandchildren,
LeeAmber, WesLee, Shelby and Shaylen. One brother, Wayne Dean, of Yucaipa, CA.
One sister, Jeanne Shipley of Springfield and one half sister and her husband, Linda and
Kenny Teague of Willard. Three brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law, Michael and
Barbara Clawson of Springfield, Bob and Diana Cossin of Rogersville, MO and Kenneth
Ikenroth of Springfield. And several nieces and nephews and a wealth of friends. Gary
was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting,

fishing and camping. In the last few years, he and Mary enjoyed traveling. Gary was a
loving grandfather and he enjoyed sharing his love of the outdoors with all his
grandchildren, whether it was trout fishing on Taneycomo, soccer or a baseball game; he
enjoyed being with his family. He will be missed and will be remembered by many.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004 in Herman Lohmeyer
Funeral Home , 500 E. Walnut St., with Rev. Charles Hufft officiating. Burial will be in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Family visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the
funeral home. Memorial Donations may be made to the Macedonia Baptist Church
Daycare, or to the donors choice.
Lilley, Julia Elizabeth (Braden) Sparger 4 Mar 1884 - 5 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug
1953 p5
[note: buried under name Sparger - first name spelling and birthdate from mortuary
record and tombstone]
Juley E. Braden was born March 4, 1883 and departed this life August 5, 1953 at
the age of 70. She grew to womanhood near Bruner, Mo. She was married to William E.
Sparger who preceded her in death in 1935. In 1938, she was married to Sanford Lilley.
Survivors include her husband, one stepson, Earl Sparger, one brother, Alfred Braden of
Bruner, one sister, Mary Johnson of Elkhead, other relatives and friends.
Lilly, Mary Louise (Proctor) 20 Aug 1914 - 17 Oct 2006 SN-L 19 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of George & Annie (Newberry) Proctor; married 19 Oct 1931 Nathan G.
Lilly 22 Oct 1904 - 10 Nov 1979]
Mary Lou Lilly, age 92, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2006. She
was born August 20, 1914, in Chadwick, the daughter of George and Annie (Newberry)
Proctor. On October 19, 1931, she and Nathan Lilly were united in marriage. Mrs. Lilly
worked as a restaurant cook for many years in Rockaway Beach and Springfield, and
continued to live in Christian County throughout her life. She worked hard to love and
raise her family, and had a special fondness for animals. Survivors include five children,
Betty Richardson, Afton, Okla., Jessie Rossner, Springfield, Joe Lilly and wife, Garolyn,
Sparta, Lois Zatorski, Springfield, and Doris Ward and husband, Holly, Ramona, Okla.; a
daughter-in-law, Sidney Lilly, Springfield; a son-in-law, Frank Traficanti, Nixa; 16
grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and
many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan in 1979; four children,
Ruth Traficanti, Dean Lilly, George Ray Lilly, and Dora Nan Lilly; three brothers and a
sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Chadwick Union Church. Burial
will follow in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lilly, Nathan Dean 25 Mar 1940 - 27 Sep 2002
[Note: Son of Nathan G. & Mary Louisa (Proctor) Lilly; married Sidney]
Nathan "Dean" Lilly, 62, Buffalo, MO, died in his home at 7:45 p.m. Friday, Sept.
27, 2002. The son of Nathan G. and Mary Louisa Proctor Lilly, he was born March 25,
1940 in Christian County, MO. Prior to his retirement, he had been a technician with SW
Bell Telephone for 36 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Nathan G. Lilly.

Dean is survived by his wife of 42 years, Sidney; a son, Russell and his wife, Elizabeth of
Jefferson City; two daughters, Lisa Campbell and her husband, Mike, and Lora Maritt
and her husband, John, all of Springfield; and granddaughters Amanda and Rachel Lilly.
Other survivors include his mother, Mary Lou Lilly of Oldfield; one brother, Joe Lilly
and his wife, Garolyn of Sparta; five sisters, Mary Ruth Traficanti and her husband,
Frank of Sparta, Betty Richardson of Afton, OK, Jessie Rossner of Oldfield, Lois
Zatorski of Rogersville, and Doris Ward and her husband, Holly of Ramona, OK; and
four step-grandchildren, Kelly Maritt and Katie, Michelle and Matthew Campbell, all of
Springfield. Dean is also survived by a large extended family of nephews, nieces, and inlaws, and a special family friend, Felicia Gerkey. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 1, 2002 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with Dennis Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery in Chadwick, MO. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield. Springfield NewsLeader September 29, 2002.
Lilly, Nathan G. 22 Oct 1904 - 10 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p B7
[Note: married 19 Oct 1931 Mary Lou Proctor 20 Aug 1914 - 17 Oct 2006]
Thanks so much to all our friends and neighbors. Perhaps you sent a lovely card
or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray. If so, we saw it there. Perhaps
you spoke the kindest words, As any friend would say. Perhaps you were not there at all,
Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so
much whatever the part. Mary Lou Lilly, wife and children.
Limbaugh, Cleo (Johnson) 1909 - 16 Sep 1959 CCR 24 Sep 1959 p5
Mrs. Cleo Limbaugh, 50, died suddenly at her home near Rogersville Wednesday
afternoon, Sept. 16 of a heart attack. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the
Rogersville OES. Survivors are her husband, W. M., two sisters, Mrs. R. K. Allgeier of
Walla Walla, Wash., Mrs. Lloyd O’Briant of Branson, three brothers, Fred Johnson of
Kansas City, Clyde of Caracas, Venezuela and Elmer of Springfield, an aunt, Mrs. Madge
Tunnell of Ozark; and three cousins, Mrs. Rowena Pinkerton, Mrs. Ester Todd and Mark
Todd of Wellsville, Kan. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the
Harmony Baptist Church by the Rev. James Melton and the OES. Burial was in East
Lawn Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell of Rogersville.
Limron, J. D. 22 Mar 1938 - 14 Dec 2001
J. D. Limron, 63, Ozark, passed away Friday, December 14, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a four-year illness. He was born March
22, 1938, in Flint, Mich., the son of Albert and Myrtle Limron. On September 28, 1963,
he and Donna Jean Hargrove were married. J. D. lived in Ohio for twenty-eight years
where he retired from Alsco. He moved to Ozark eight years ago and was employed by
Wal-Mart in Springfield. He was a skilled musician and craftsman, and enjoyed deer
hunting. J. D. was a beloved husband, dad and friend. He will be missed by all who
knew him. Survivors include his wife, Donna; five children and their spouses, Dennis J.
and Gale Limron of New Phila, Ohio, Gregg S. and Nickie Limron of Springfield, Sherry
J. Kutcher of Dover, Ohio, MSgt. Kevin R. and Donna Limron of Belen, N.M., and
Jenifer D. and Shawn Leyda of Ozark; thirteen grandchildren; a brother, Fay Limron and

his wife, Jean of Boyne City, Mich.; nieces, nephews and many friends. He was
preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Howard, Phillip and Richard Limron;
and a sister, Jessie Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John Snavely officiating. Burial will follow in
Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in the
funeral home. (Springfield News-Leader – 16 Dec 2001)
Lindahl, Mary Lou (Aven) 3 Mar 1928 - 7 July 1998 Christian County Headliner-News
Mary Lou Aven Lindahl died Tuesday, July 7, 1998 at a Convelescent Hospital in
Vallejo, California. She was born March 3, 1928 in Nixa, Missouri. She was 70 years
young and was a homemaker for 47 years. Mrs. Lindahl was a member of the Church of
Christ in Richmond, Ca. For forty-seven years, she was the wife of Wayne Lindahl of
San Pable, CA; the Mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Steve Hosford and Gary
Lindahl all of San Pablo, CA and the sister of Victor E, and Rheba Aven of Nixa. They
all survive her. Also surviving are grandchildren, Jennifer Hosford and Nathan Hosford, a
great grandson, W. Sean Holmes all of San Pablo, CA; a sister-in-law Oleta Aven, Nixa,
nieces, Dixie Little, Clever, LuAnna Baysinger, Nixa, Lois Anderson, Lee’s Summit,
Susan Miles, Rogersville, Pamela Palmer, Kansas City and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were Friday, July 17, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. at Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Linder, Ova R. 18 Jun 1898 - 14 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Ova R. Linder, 80. of Marshfield, were held March 17 in
Marshfield with burial in Marshfield Cemetery. Mrs. Linder died March 14 in Cox
Medical Center. Among those surviving is a son, Hugh of Fordland.
Lindquist, Ina M. (Lindgren) 30 Jul 1909 - 30 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Daughter of ? & Anna (?) Lindquist; married Martin Lindquist 20 Dec 1907 - May
1977]
Services for Mrs. Ina M. Lindguist, 70, Route 2, Nixa, were held Wednesday in
Messiah Lutheran Church, Springfield with the Rev. Henry Wingard officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Battlefield South. Mrs. Lindquist died Monday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. An area resident since 1952,
Mrs. Lindquist was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Survivors include her
mother, Mrs. Anna Lindquist, Apple Valley, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Shroll and
Mrs. Marjorie Newton, both of Sioux City, Iowa and Mrs. Hilma Ball, Apple Valley,
Calif. and a brother, Alvin Lindgren, Arleta, Calif.
Lindquist, Martin “Tom” 20 Dec 1907 - 28 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Ina]
NIXA - Services for Martin “Tom” Lindquist, 69, Route 2, Nixa, were at 3:30
p.m. Tuesday at Messiah Lutheran Church, 935 East Seminole, with the Rev. Henry
Wingard officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn
South. Mr. Lindquist died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday in Springfield MediCenter after a long
illness. A native of South Dakota, Mt. Lindquist moved to clever in 1952 and had lived in

Nixa since 1968. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Ina, and two brothers,
Walter of 3307 South Welwood and William of Pierre, S. D.
Lindsey, Leonard Dale 30 Jan 1930 – 30 Nov 1997 CCH-N 3 Dec 1997
Leonard Dale Lindsey, age 67, of Chestnut Ridge, died Sunday, November 30,
1997, in Skaggs Community Health Center, Branson, following a valiant battle with
cancer. He was born January 30, 1930 in Chestnut Ridge, and was the son of Wayne and
Grace (Stewart) Lindsey. On January 14, 1949 he married Ethel Coonce. Dale served his
country in the U.S. Army. He lived throughout his life in Chestnut Ridge. Survivors
include: His wife, Ethel; a son, David Lindsey and his wife, Sue, Hurley; a daughter,
Denise Glidewell and her husband, Tom, Ozark; four grandchildren, Tomi Runner and
her husband, Marc, Springfield, Lindsey Glidewell, Ozark, Angela and Jason Lindsey,
Hurley; a brother William Lindsey and his wife, Verna, Strafford; a sister, Frances Tennis
and her husband, Jim, Spokane; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday December 5, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8:00 p.m. Thursday in the Funeral Home.
Lindsey, Lynette 8 Apr 1966 - 8 Apr 1966 CCR 14 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Vernetta Lindsey]
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Lindsey, of
Route 2, Strafford, who died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Burge Protestant Hospital a
short time after birth, were at 10 a.m. Monday in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by a brother, Wayne and a
sister, Jane, both of the home; two half-sisters, Mrs. Judy Workman, Ozark and Mrs.
Marilyn Ege, Conway; two half-brothers, Carroll Davis, Springfield and Carroll Davis,
State of California; paternal, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lindsey, Chestnut Ridge
an paternal great grandfather, Willie Stewart, Spokane.
Lindsey, Nettie Jane (Manley)
1871 - Dec 1942
Mrs. Nettie Jane Lindsey, 71, died this morning at her home at 1002 West
Thoman. The funeral will be Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at 629 West Walnut.
Burial will be at Manley Cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Lindsey are one daughter, Mrs. May
Ruyle of Springfield; three brothers, W. C. Manley, R. C. Manley and J. C. Manley; two
sisters, Mrs. Sarah E. Short and Miss Etta Manley, all of Republic; two granddaughters
and two great-granddaughters.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 15 December 1942)
Lindsey, Wayne 14 Mar 1896 - 26 May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
[Note: married Grace 6 Aug 1896 - 26 May 1976]
OZARK - Services for Wayne Lindsey, 80, Chestnutridge, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Chestnutridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Rex Williams and Raymond
Lloyd officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mr. Lindsey died at 8:40 p.m. Wednesday in Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, after
a long illness. A native of Conway, Iowa, Mr. Lindsey had lived in the Chestnutridge
community most of his life. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Chestnutridge

Baptist Church and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Grace
S.; two sons, William W. of Stafford and Leonard Dale of Chestnutridge; a daughter,
Mrs. Frances Tennis, Chestnutridge; a sister, Mrs. Frances Whitney, Boulder, Colo.; a
half-sister, Mrs. Helen Kersteins, Denver, Colo.; seven grandchildren, three great
grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Lindsey, William Wayne “Bill”
26 Feb 1926 - 12 Aug 2002
William "Bill" Wayne Lindsey, 76 of Strafford, passed away at 10:19 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 12, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born Feb. 26, 1926 in
Chestnutridge, Mo., the son of Wayne and Grace Lindsey. William retired from Lily
Tulip after 32 years of employment. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother,
Dale Lindsey; two sons, Carroll Davis and Woody Lindsey; and one daughter, Lynetta
Lindsey. William is survived by his loving wife, Vernetta Lindsey; two sons, Wayne
Lindsey and William Davis; three daughters, Jane Cotter, Joan Schmitt and Judy
Workman; a sister, Francis Tennis; several grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002 in
Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, August 14
2002.
Linebaugh, Christopher Michael 22 Dec 1977 - 20 Mar 1996
Christopher Michael Linebaugh, age 18, of Ozark, was the son of Randall Keith
and Patricia Ann. Chris lived in Nixa before moving to Ozark where he attended Ozark
schools. As a senior he looked forward to graduation activities and was active in school
functions. He was a sports fan and enjoyed being mascot for the Ozark Tigers. Chris
was a member of the Science Club, Chess Club, and Jr. R.O.T.C. His father, Randy
Linebaugh, Ozark MO, and supportive friend, Kenna Robinson; his mother and stepfather, Patty and James Denham, Nixa; a sister, Cazzidy Linebaugh, of the home;
grandparents, Nolan and Marcelle Inman, Nixa. Roscoe "Cotton" and Sue Linebaugh,
Nixa, Bonnie and Don Glidewell, Springfield, and Rick and Catherine Denham,
Ardmore, Oklahoma; aunts; uncles; and cousins. He was preceded in death by a
grandfather, Louis "Cotton" Periman. Linebaugh, Christopher Michael Born 22 Dec
1977 and died on Wednesday 20 March 1996. Services on Saturday, 23 March 1996,
2:00 p.m. Adams Funeral Home, Nixa Mo. Officiating was Revs. Rick Denham and
Danny Fox. Escorts were Dan Gardner, Doug Gardner, Jeff McCoy, Jared Miesner,
Frank Nelson, Jason Frazier, Shawn Widel and Jeremy Biers. Interment in McConnell
Cemetery, Nixa.
Contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Linebaugh, Ellen Marie (Myers) 2 Jan 1935 - 2 Mar 2002
Ellen Marie Linebaugh, 67, Highlandville, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2002
in Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born January 2, 1935 in Raton, New Mexico,
the daughter of Vernon and Marie Myers. On November 14, 1951 she and Loren
Linebaugh were married. Ellen retired from Fasco Industries in 1988 after working there
for 17 years. She was a loving wife and mother, always active in her children's and
grandchildren's school functions and activities. She was excellent at taking care of and
loving those around her. Ellen was a Christian and a member of Riverdale Baptist

Church. She had also been a Sunday School Teacher in Alaska before coming here.
Survivors include her husband, Loren; four children, Sue Melton and her husband Ron,
Republic, Ken Linebaugh and his wife Patty, North Pole, Alaska, Richard Linebaugh and
his wife Darla, Nixa, and Ronda Middleton and her husband Jim, Bolivar; six grandchildren, Tiffany Booth and her husband Jason, Kimberly Ma- son, Justin Linebaugh,
Jordan Linebaugh, James Middleton, and Jared Middleton; two great-grandchildren,
Madilynn Grace Booth, and Kyle Mason; a sister, Ruth Powell and her husband Bud,
Wichita, Kan.; other relatives and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents, and a brother, Vernon James Myers. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will
be in Bledsoe-McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, March 4, 2002.
Linebaugh, Hugh Samuel "Dick" 21 Apr 1909 - 19 Mar 1992 NN-E 25 Mar 1992
[Note: Son of Samuel and Mina (Brooks) Linebaugh; married Verna Gaumann]
Hugh Samuel "Dick" Linebaugh died Thursday, March 19 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born April 21, 1909 at Charleston and was the son of
Samuel and Mina (Brooks) Linebaugh. Mr. Linebaugh served his country in the United
States Air Force during World War II, and was a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna Gaumann Linebaugh, his parents, and
brother and sister. Survivors include four brothers, Harry, Theodore, and Marshall
Linebaugh, all of Charleston, and Marcus Linebaugh, Valley Station, Ky.; and three
sisters, Evelyn Napier and Dorothy Hillgamyer, both of Nixa, and Lillian Loflin,
Bertrand. Graveside services were Monday, March 23 in Oak Grove Cemetery,
Charleston, with Rev. Gerald Collier officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Linebaugh, Joyce Kay 28 Feb 1961 – 20 Aug 1998
Joyce Kay Linebaugh, age 37, of Springfield, died Thursday, August 20, in her
home. She was born February 28, 1961, in Springfield, and was the daughter of Ronald
Lee and Patricia Ann (VanHorn) Linebaugh. Joyce was raised in the Nixa area before
moving to Springfield. She was baptized into the Baptist faith at an early age. She was
preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel and Ella Linebaugh and Duane Conlon.
Survivors include her father, Ronnie Linebaugh and his wife Sharon of Nixa; her mother,
Patsy Hogue, Springfield; three children, Amy Linebaugh Kennedy, Gregg Broome, and
Christ Linebaugh, all of Springfield; two grandchildren, Danny Kennedy, and Christina
Kelly; grandparents, Eunice Conlon and Lillie VanHorn, both of Ozark; two brothers,
David Dwayne Linebaugh, Springfield, and Phillip Duane Linebaugh. Winona, Texas; a
sister, Nancy Carr, Chestnutridge; Joyce’s fiancee, Edward Scannell, of Springfield, and
a host of many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, August 23, at 2
p.m., in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was Eisenhour
Cemetery, Spokane.
Linebaugh, Kenneth Wayne 29 Jan 1954 - 15 Nov 2003 SN-L 18 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Loren & Ellen Linebaugh; married Patty]

Kenneth Wayne Linebaugh, 49, North Pole, Alaska, formerly of Highlandville,
passed away Saturday, November 15, from a massive stroke. He was born January 29,
1954, in Springfield to Loren and Ellen Linebaugh. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Ellen. Kenny is survived by his wife Patty, daughter Kim Mason, and his most
valued treasure grandson Kyle; father, Loren; brother, Richard and wife Darla; sisters,
Sue Melton and husband Ron, Ronda Middleton and husband Jim; nephews and nieces
Justin and Jordan Linebaugh; Tiffany Booth and husband Jason; James and Jared
Middleton; and great-niece Madilynn Booth (Gracie); special friend and business partner
Bobby and a host of family and friends. Kenny cherished his family. Although his life
was in Alaska, he maintained close contact with his family in Missouri, being here when
he was needed. Kenny lived his life as the unique individual he was. He will be
remembered for his generous nature and kind heart. Memorial service will be held
Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church, Nixa. He will be deeply
missed.
Linebaugh, Samuel E. 22 Jul 1896 - 3 Jul 1976 OH 8 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: married Sarah Ella Mason 1 Jan 1904 - 30 Oct 1974]
NIXA - Samuel E. Linebaugh, 79 of Route 1, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Linebaugh, a retired farmer, was a
World War I Army veteran and a native of Taney County. He had lived in the Nixa area
for the past 32 years and attended the Calvary Bible Church here, Survivors include three
sons, Loren of Highlandville, Roscoe and Ronald, both of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs.
Novella Thomas, Mantera, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Gills, Sparks, Nev., Mrs. Charlene
Crumpley and Mrs. Norma Jean Maples, both of Highlandville; a brother, Gess of
Springfield; 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery here.
AND
Linebaugh, Samuel E. 22 Jul 1896 - 3 Jul 1976 OH 15 Jul 1976 p13
The family of San Linebaugh wishes to thank everyone for your cards, flowers,
thoughtfulness, prayers and sympathy during the illness and loss of our loved one,. The
Sam Linebaugh Family.
Linebaugh, Sarah Ella (Mason) 1 Jan 1904 - 30 Oct 1974 OH 7 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Arch & Mason; married Sam E. Linebaugh 22 Jul 1896 - 3 Jul 1976]
NIXA - Mrs. Ella Linebaugh, 70, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 12:25 a.m. today at her
home after a long illness. A native of Taney County, she had resided in the Nixa
community for the past 20 years and was a member of Calvary Bible Church. Surviving
are her husband, Sam; three sons, Loren of Highlandville and Roscoe and Ronnie, both of
Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Charlene Crumpley and Mrs. Norma Jean Maples, both of
Highlandville, Mrs. Novella Thomas, Tracy, Calif. and Mrs. Ruth Gill, Ceres, Calif.; her
father, Arch Mason of the home; four brothers, Glen Mason of the home, Gerald Mason
of Rogersville, Ernest Mason of Cassville and Vern Mason of Sarcoxie; her sister, Mrs.
Wilma Raper, Brookline; 26 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Arrangements
were announced by Harris of Nixa.

Linenbroker, Frank J.
1886 - 25 May 1964 CCR 28 May 1964 p1
Frank J. Linenbroker, 77, died at 7 a.m. Monday at his home on Route 1, Ozark.
He had suffered from a heart condition. Mr. Linenbroker was a resident of Granite City,
Ill. until moving to Crane in 1949. He lived there until moving to Ozark about three
weeks ago. Surviving are his wife, Amelia; two sons, Elmer, of the home, and Ralph,
Havenville, Kan; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Waugh, Edwardsville, Ill.; four brothers,
Henry of Rosebud, Hugo of Gerald, August and William, both of St. Louis; two sisters,
Mrs. Ida Gehner, and Mrs. Lena Lattal, both of Rosebud; six grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. The body was forwarded by the Harris Funeral Home to Granite City, Ill.
for funeral services at 1 p.m. Wednesday and burial in St. John’s Cemetery.
Lines, Marieta Jane (Jordan) 5 Jun 1929 - 12 Apr 1989 NE 20 Apr 1989
[Note: Daughter of Alva & Vivian Jordan; married 17 Oct 1954 Cecil Lines]
Marieta Jane Jordan Lines, 59, Nixa, died at her home at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday,
April 12 after a long illness. She was born June 5, 1929 near Hartville to Alva and Vivian
Jordan. She was baptized into Christ at the Shaddy Church of Christ at the age of 13. She
was united in marriage to Cecil Lines on October 17, 1954. Survivors include her
husband Cecil; one daughter, Lisa Stokes; one son, Paul Lines; one granddaughter, Sarah
Stokes; her parents, Alva and Vivian Jordan, Nixa; two sisters, Ann Jones, Coldwater,
Miss.: Kay Mays, Tyler, Tex. Services were at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Linet, Ida Leona (Chapman) 1898 - 21 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
Mrs. Ida Leona Linet, 71, of Forsyth, died at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Lakeview Rest
Home, Forsyth, following a one-year illness. Mrs. Linet was a member of the High Street
Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, James L. Chapman of Ava and George
Chapman of Oldfield; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Ewen and Mrs. Velma Graff, both of
Burlington, Iowa, Mrs. Maggie Horner of Oldfield and Mrs. Christine Shipman of Tulsa,
Okla. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thieme.
Liniger, James Louis
12 Sep 1929 - 3 Apr 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004
James Louis Liniger, 74, Ava, died Saturday, April 3, 2004, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born Sept. 12, 1929 in Brixey, the son of James Louis
and Ethel Mae (Barley) Liniger. On Sept. 16, 1955, he was united in marriage to the
mother of his children, Sharlene Hostetler, in Raton, N.M. She preceded him in death. On
April 3, 1987, he was married to Doris (Sprigs) French in Ava. Liniger's life was a life of
honesty, integrity and unconditional devotion and loyalty to his family and friends. He
enjoyed Bluegrass music, fishing, hunting, and truly appreciated God's creation of the
great outdoors. He was blessed with several interests, talents and could achieve multitasks and was always generous with his time. He retired from the city of Ava Electrical
Department where he was employed for over 14 years and later a heavy equipment
operator for several companies. He was presently employed by S.C.S.E.P. of the United
States Forrest Service. He was also a member of the city of Ava Volunteer Fire
Department for more than 20 years and proudly served his country as a member of the
United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors
include his loving wife, Doris Liniger; four daughters, Marcy Platt and husband Preston,

Ava, Carrie Liniger, Ava, Cynthia Clements, Republic, and Becky Smith and husband
David, Denver, Colo.; four sons, Jim Liniger and wife Brenda, Ava, Steve Liniger and
wife Linda, Ava, Rodney French, Ozark, and Cody French, Houston, Texas; three
brothers, Huey Liniger and wife Lucy, Springfield, Phillip Wade and wife Linda, West
Plains, and Allen Wade, Little Rock, Ark.; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
many nieces, nephews, caring friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
April 6 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with REv. Robert Roberts and Rev. Lin
Stern officiating. Burial was in Ava Cemetery with full military honors performed by
Ava American Legion Post No. 112 and V.F.W. Post No. 5993.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Lipe, Tonya Lea 17 Aug 1970 – 11 Jun 1992 NN-E 17 Jun 1992 & OH 17 Jun 1992
[Note: Daughter of Leon & Sandra K. Lipe]
Tonya Lea Lipe Tonya Lea Lipe was born Aug. 17, 1970 in Rockford, Ill. to
Sandra K. and Leon Lipe. She departed this life June 11, 1992, at the age of 21 years, 10
months and 25 days. Tonya was tragically killed in an automobile accident near Nixa.
Tonya graduated from high school with honors at Louisiana, Mo. She was enrolled in the
College of the Ozarks to begin in January 1993. Her goal in life was to get a degree in
Commercial Art so to be able to raise her small son. She was employed at Endless
Summer in Springfield. Tonya leaves to mourn her passing a 1-year-old son, Dustin
Jacob, her parents, grandparents, a sister, Melissa; two half sisters, Rhonda and Robin;
four half brothers, Eddie, Ricky Dean, Kenny and Ricky; and several nieces and
nephews. To know Tonya was to love her–so she also leaves behind many good friends
who will always love and miss her greatly, especially her new family in Nixa. Graveside
services will be held later in the week in Louisiana, Mo. Memorial services will be held
locally at the Harris Colonial Chapel at 205 N. Main, Nixa, Saturday, June 20, 1992, at 2
p.m with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating.
Lippold, Dylan Stephen 17 Dec 1997 - May 2004 CCH-N 26 May 2004
A memorial for Dylan Stephen Lippold, 6, was held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday,
May 22 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield. A celebration of life preceded the
memorial at 11 a.m., also at the church.
Lipscomb, Mary N. (Carsten) 29 Mar 1942 - 15 Feb 1974 OH 21 Feb 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Leo “Joe” & Carsten - unable to determine if mother was Leo’s first
wife Ruth Gideon whom he married 1936 or his second wife Annabelle Barrett 4 Jul
1926 - 1 Jan 1991; married Ray Lipscomb]
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary N. Lipscomb, 31 of Enid, Okla. were held
Wednesday in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa. The Rev. Bill Lancaster
officiated. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Lipscomb died Friday
afternoon at her home after a long illness.
AND
Lipscomb, Mary N. (Carsten) 29 Mar 1942 - 15 Feb 1974
Mrs. Mary N. Lipscomb, 31, Enid, Oklahoma, died Friday at her home after a
long illness. She was a native of Spokane. Survivors include her husband, Ray; two sons,

Mike and Joe; two daughters, Angela and Mechelle all of the home; her parents, Mr. &
Mrs. Joe Carsten of Spokane. Harris of Ozark will announce the arrangements.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, February 18, 1974}
AND
Lipscomb, Mary N. (Carsten) 29 Mar 1942 - 15 Feb 1974
Graveside services for Mrs. Lipscomb, 31, Enid, Oklahoma will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Jones Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa, with the rev Bill Lancaster
officiating. Burial to follow under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs.
Lipscomb died Friday in her home after a long illness. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
February 19, 1974} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Lisenby, David Robert "Bob" 1939 - 3 Jan 2007 SN-L 5 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Lloyd & Effie Lisenby; married Carolyn; married 7 Nov 1998 Jeanette
Rapp]
David R. "Bob" Lisenby, 67, Billings, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Jan. 3, 2007, in
St. John's Hospital. On Nov. 7, 1998, he was married to Jeanette Rapp in Prairie City,
Mo. Bob worked over 30 years at The Feed Mill. He loved racing cars, fishing, and
spending time with his family. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Carolyn
Lisenby; parents, Lloyd and Effie Lisenby; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife,
Jeanette Lisenby; a son, David Scott, of the home; a son, Bobby Lisenby and wife, Lisa,
of Republic; one granddaughter, Christina "Hop" Lisenby, of Republic; two brothers and
their wives, Sonny and Vickie Lisenby and Sam and Karen Lisenby; three sisters, Wilma
Bigelow, Darcus Killingsworth and Evelyn Smith; numerous nieces and nephews; and a
host of friends and family. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Sat., Jan. 6, 2007, in
Greenlawn North, with burial in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today,
Jan. 5, 2007, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the House of
Ruth in Republic, Mo.
Lisenby, Hattie Irene 10 Mar 1900 - 9 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: married E. B. Lisenby]
Hattie Irene Lisenby, 89, of Willard, died at 11:05 a.m. May 9 in Maranatha
Manor, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Lisenby were held May 13 at Willard United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Griffin officiating. Burial was in Wesley Cemetery
under the direction of Wilson-Brim-Daniel Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Mrs. Lisenby was
a native of Greene County and was a lifelong homemaker and resident of the area. She
was a member of the Willard United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the
United Methodist Women's Organization and the Sacville Club. Mrs. Lisenby was
preceded in death by her husband, E.B., in 1983. She is survived by three sons, George,
Kansas City, John, Willard, and Jim, Nixa; two daughters, Frances Vick, Hanna, Indiana,
and Katherine Walch, Arlington, Texas; eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren.
Lish, Mabel D. (West) 10 May 1899 - 12 Aug 1969 CCR 21 Aug 1969 p5
[Note: Daughter of L. Daily & Lucinda West; married John D. Lish 29 Jul 1897 - 20 Jul
1976]

Graveside services for Mrs. Mabel D. Lish, 70, of Tulsa, Okla. were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Smart Cemetery in Clever. A former resident of Clever, Mrs. Lish died
Tuesday morning in Doctors Hospital, Tulsa after a short illness. Survivors include one
daughter, Madeleine Tarpley, Tulsa; one son, Lewis, Clever; six grandchildren and
several great grandchildren.
Litt, Genieve R. (Pendergrass) Brown 20 Jul 1926 - 11 Feb 2006 SN-L 14 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Claud ? Stella (Thorton) Pendergrass; married ? Brown; married ?
Litt]
Genieve R. Litt, 79, Nixa, passed away at 10:26 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006, in
Cox Hospital South. Genieve was born July 20, 1926, in Rock Port, Mo., to Claud and
Stella (Thorton) Pendergrass. She is survived by her four children, Karen Laramore, of
Arma, Kan., Sonny Brown, of Redding, Calif., Joe Brown, of Carson City, Nev., and
Dale Brown, of Apple Valley, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and 11
great-great-grandchildren; she is also survived by her seven sisters and many nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends. She was loved by all her family and friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2006, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral
Home, 500 E. Walnut Street, with Rev. Tim Wertz officiating. Burial will follow in
Brookline Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Littell, Duane Oliver 23 Nov 1913 - 17 Jul 2002 CCH-N 7 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of John S. & Eva (Shamp) Littell; married Genevieve "Jan"]
Duane Oliver Littell, 88, Springfield, died July 17, 2002, in the Manor at
Elfindale, Springfield. Littell was born Nov. 23, 1913, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, the
son of John S. and Eva (Shamp) Littell. In 1934, he received his undergraduate bachelor's
degree from Geneva College and graduated with a law degree in 1938 from Duke
University. From 1943 until 1945, he was a Counter Intelligence Officer for the Fifth
Army, 69th Division and served as Captain in the Army Reserve Military Intelligence
until 1953. He was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his loving
wife Genevieve "Jan" Littell, Springfield; two sons Duane Oliver Littell, Jr., Steamboat
Springs, Colo.; and Gary T. Littell, Springfield, Ohio; and six grandchildren, Todd Chad,
Michelle, Trey, John and Julia Littell. The Littell family wishes to express their gratitude
wishes to express their gratitude to The Manor at Elfindale staff for the care given to
Duane during his stay at the facility. Also special thanks to Community Hospices of
America for all the support and care during the terminal stages of Duane's illness. A
private family burial was held in Dogwood Cemetery, Dogwood. Arrangements were
under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations
in memory of Littell can be made to Community Hospices of America Foundation, 1465
East Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, Mo. 65804.
Little, Alma L. (Washam) 8 Aug 1893 - 2 Feb 1989
Funeral services for Alma L. Little, 95, were held at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February
5 at the Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Bohall officiating. Burial
was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Little died
Thursday evening at Ozark Methodist Manor Nursing Home, Marionville, following a

long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Clever community and a member of the
Clever United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Joe Little of Clever, one
daughter, Helen Jenkins of Aurora; one brother Glen Washam of Monett; three sisters,
Dortha Wilder, and Madiline Ferrier State of California and Nellie Kerr of Clever; four
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Contributions may be made to Clever
Methodist Church.
Funeral Card: ALMA L. LITTLE Aug 8, 1893 - Feb. 2, 1989. SERVICES
HELD: Clever United Methodist Church, February 5, 1989, at 2:00 P.M. ESCORTS:
Bob King, John Kerr, Rex Little, Travis Little, Gary Stallcup, Danny Krasser. MUSIC:
Debbie Gardner, Joe Nelson. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Wise Hill Cemetery
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Little, Arlie W. 17 May 1913 - 16 Dec 2005 SN-L 18 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of William W. & Doshia (Manes) Little; married 13 Jul 1939 Laura Bell]
Arlie W. Little, 92, a lifetime Clever area resident, passed away at 11:40 p.m.
Friday, December 16, 2005, at Sonshine Manor, Republic. He was born May 17, 1913, at
the Christian-Greene County line to William W. and Doshia (Manes) Little. He was
united in marriage to Laura Bell July 13, 1939. They were faithful members of the Clever
United Methodist Church. Mr. Little was a retired farmer. He enjoyed farming, golfing,
and most of all, his politics. His parents, five sisters, and four brothers preceded him in
death. His loving wife, Laura, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends survive him. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 20, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., and Rev. Mary Ann Ray officiating. Burial will
follow in Pope Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Clever United
Methodist Church, in care of the funeral home.
Little, Arthur Lee “Stack” 1 Oct 1926 - 11 Mar 2005 SN-L 14 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Milton A. Little & Eliza Ann (Pitts) Little; married Ellen Jayne Confer 26
Mar 1926 - 6 Jan 1998]
Arthur Lee "Stack" Little, 78, Springfield, passed away Friday, March 11, 2005,
in Cox South Hospital. He was born October 1, 1926, the son of Milton A. Little and
Eliza Ann (Pitts) Little. Retired from the military, he served his country in the U.S. Army
from 1946 until 1966. After retirement, Mr. Little worked in construction for Bell
Building Systems in Springfield. He was a member of East Sunshine Baptist Church. He
enjoyed being outdoors, camping and fishing. His garden was a source of pride for him,
and he would challenge anyone to a game of dominoes. His wife, Ellen Jayne (Confer)
Little, preceded him in death, as well as three sons, Albert Lee Little, Todd Shaeffer, and
Scott Shaeffer; brothers and sisters, Ollie Little, Estie Dougan, Homer Little, Doc Little,
Doyle Little; two infant siblings; and his parents. Survivors include eight brothers and
sisters, Millard Little and wife, Theda, Highlandville, Mable Keysser and husband, Orval,
Highlandville, Marvin A. Little and wife, Evelyn, Blue Springs, Alice Jane Blanchard,
Ozark, Lucille Dennis, Bradleyville, Myrtle Sue Loveland and husband, Jack, Sparta,
Florence Rantz and husband, Loyd, Spokane, and Tommy Little and wife, Helen, Ponce
de Leon; a daughter, Heidi Keller, Gatlinburg, Tenn.; two sons, Lance Shaeffer,

Pittsburgh, Penn., and Mark Shaeffer and wife, Sue, Springfield; two daughters-in-law,
Carol Shaeffer and Caryn Shaeffer; six grandchildren, Elizabeth Evans-West, Jessica
Shaeffer, James Shaeffer and wife, Tricia, Les Shaeffer and wife, Amy, Jennifer Daves
and husband, Ben, and Erin Shaeffer; three great-grandchildren, Abel Shaeffer, Nikki
Shaeffer, and Marcus Shaeffer; a very close friend, Maxine Cinadr; many nieces and
nephews; and his canine companion, Lady. Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday,
March 15, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Ron Houston officiating.
Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors
at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Little, Betah H. (Hendrex) 1 Jan 1903 - 31 Dec 2001
Betah H. Little, 98, Clever, died at 11:55 a.m. Monday Dec. 31, 2001, in the
Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville, one day before her 99th birthday. She was born
Jan. 1, 1903, in Ponce De Leon, Mo., to James Lewis and Nancy A (Hart) Hendrex. Mrs.
Little attended Marionville College, where she met Rev. Clyde Edward Little. They were
married Jan. 5, 1924. She later received her Bachelor's degree from SMSU and her
Master's degree from Drury College. She was an elementary and intermediate teacher in
the Abesville Consolidated, Clever, and Leadwood School Districts. She retired from the
Leadwood School after 34 years of teaching. She was a volunteer at the Ozarks
Methodist Manor for 14 years and was a lifetime member of their auxiliary. A longtime
resident of Clever, she was an active member of the Clever United Methodist Church
until her health failed. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1933; her parents;
two brothers; and one sister. She is survived by two sons and their wives, James Edward
and Helen Little, Jefferson City, and Charles H. and Verda Lea Little, Clever; three
grandchildren, Lea Anne Little, St. Louis, Susan Bliss and husband Norman, Carrolton,
and James Little and wife Jeanne, Columbia; two great-grandchildren, Kellen James
Little and Katherine Jane Little; a step-granddaughter, Angela Wellman; and a step-greatgrandson, Jaceton Stark; one brother-in-law, D.T. Little and wife Mildred; two sisters-inlaw, Gladys Hendrex and Isabel Little; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Jan. 3, 2002, in Clever United Methodist Church with
Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. The family requests memorials be made to the Clever United
Methodist Church. January 2, 2002, Springfield News-Leader.
Little, Charles Hendrex
9 Apr 1927 - 17 Dec 2002
Charles Hendrex Little, 75, died at 3:20 a.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2002 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born April 9, 1927 in Epping, New
Hampshire, the son of Rev. Clyde Edward and Betah (Hendrex) Little. Mr. Little served
his country in the U.S. Army during the occupation in Japan during World War II. He
was united in marriage to Verda Lea Davis on February 15, 1948. Mr. Little was the
recipient of the Community Service award from the city of Clever, because of his service
as the Christian County Deputy, Clever Volunteer Fire Chief, and Clever Police Chief.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clever, and the President of the
United Methodist Men's Organization. Mr. Little was owner and operator of The Clever
Garage for over thirty years and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1991 as a rural

mail carrier. He was also a Chrysler products antique care enthusiast. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Maxine Davis; and brothers-in-law, Dee Little,
Gerald Hale and Richard Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Verda Lea of the home; his
daughter, Lea Anne Little, St. Louis; a brother and his wife, James Edward and Helen
Little, Jefferson City; an uncle and his wife, Daniel T. and Mildred Little, Springfield;
two aunts, Gladys Hendrex, Ozark, and Isabel Little, Overland Park, Kansas; sisters-inlaw, Doris Little, Dolores Hale, both of Clever, and Henrietta Phillips, Republic; three
nieces; seven nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be at
10:30 a.m. Friday, December 20, 2002 at the United Methodist Church, Clever, with Rev.
Dennis Bowling officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever.
Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or
the United Methodist Church, Clever. Springfield News-Leader, December 19, 2002.
Little, Charles Rickman 14 May 1927 - 9 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Hobart & Lena (Rickman) Little; married Wanda]
CLEVER - Services for Charles R. Little, 49, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Hadin officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery north of here under direction of Meadors of Clever. A lifelong
resident of the Clever area, he was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the
American Breeders Association and the Clever Methodist Church and was a veteran of
World War II. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; three sons, Rick of Eldon, Dick of
Clever, and Randy of Springfield; one daughter, Miss Shirley Little, Springfield; his
mother, Mrs. Lena Little, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. George Kynion, Springfield, and Mrs.
Bob Cowan, Broken Arrow, Okla.; and two grandchildren.
Little, Daniel Taylor 30 Jan 1875 - 20 Apr 1962 CCR 26 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Son of George W. & Mary (Martin) Little; married Maud R. Laney]
Daniel Taylor Little, 87, died Friday, April 20, at 9 a.m. at a Billings rest home.
He was a retired farmer and had been a resident of the Clever community since the age of
15. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include four daughters,
Mrs. Alma Wilkins, Clever, Mrs. Tressa Sestek, Kansas City, Mrs. Eva Maples and Mrs.
Ilah Ramsdell, both of Springfield, three sons, Noel., Kansas City, Loer, Clever and D.
T., Jr.. Ft. Dodge, Iowa; two brothers, Martin, Springfield and David, Clever; a sister,
Mrs. May Kerr of Lebanon; 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services were
held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Mayfield
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Little, David Eugene 31 Oct 1952 - 22 Jun 1953 CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services for David Eugene Little, seven-months old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Adrian Little of Ponce de Leon, Mo, who died June 22, were held Tuesday at Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church west of Highlandville, the Rev. H. J. Crosby officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors,
other than the parents are one sister, Barbara; the paternal grandfather, Robert Little of
Springfield and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Henry of Rt. 2, Galena

Little, Dixie Lee (Aven) 28 Mar 1932 - 12 Feb 2000
”This life’s” evening sun set for Dixie Lee Little, 67, Saturday, Feb 12, 2000, in
her home in Clever, MO., surrounded by the love and care of her family and the support
of special nurses with Hospice of Southwest Missouri. The sun rose for Dixie on March
28, 1932, in Nixa, MO., the daughter of James and Oleta Aven. She touched many lives
with her spirit of sunshine and laughter. At an early age she became a member of the
Nixa Church of Christ and was strengthened and sustained by her faith lifelong. On July
9 1950, she was united in marriage to Joe H. Little, a faithful and caring companion.
Dixie was a loving, loyal and giving supporter to her family, church and community. She
also enjoyed and treasured many happy friendships. Dixie was a dedicated preschool
teacher in Nixa for 26 years. She leaves a wonderful lasting legacy, not only to her
family, but to the hundreds of children she taught. Survivors include her husband, Joe; a
son, Rex Little and wife, Cindi; a daughter, Debbie Krasser and husband, Danny; seven
grandchildren, Travis Little and wife, Rhonda, Zachary McCafferty, Johnathan Little, and
Katie and Tori Krasser, all of Clever, MO; Casey Little, Republic, and San Coay and
husband, Neil, Kansas; a great-granddaughter, Emily Little, Clever, MO; her mother,
Oleta Aven, Nixa; two sisters, LuAnna Baysinger and husband, James, Nixa, and Lois
Anderson and husband, Gerry, Lee’s Summit; a sister-in-law, Helen Jenkins and
husband, John, clever; and a host of other beloved family members and friends. She was
preceded in death by her father, James Aven. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb 15, 2000 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with James Baysinger
Officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. The Clever chapel will be open at 2
p.m. today with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri. Dixie fought her battle of cancer with faith, courage and dignity.
We take comfort in these words, "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the
everlasting arms." Deut. 33:27. Contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Little, Dock 17 Oct 1920 - 30 Dec 2000
Dock Little, 80, Springfield MO departed from this life at 1:10 p.m. Saturday 30
Dec 2000, in Cox Medical Center North. Dock was Born 17 Oct 1920, in Depew, OK, to
the late Milton Aaron Little and Eliza Pitts Little. Dock was a member of Calvary
Baptist Church in Nixa. He loved to garden and retired from Dayco Industries in
Springfield MO. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his Wife,
Clarice Little, of the home; a daughter, Sharon Schiesi of Anthony NM,; two sons,
Wilburn Little of Rusk TX, and Roger Little of Charleston SC; two step-children, Carl
Curtis of Nixa, and Janice Kittle of Battlefield MO; five brothers, Tommy of Ponce de
Leon, Millard of Highlandville MO, Marvin of Kansas City MO, and Arthur and Homer
of Springfield MO; five sister, Jane Blanchard of Ozark MO, Myrtle Loveland of
Brunner, Mable Keysser of Highlandville, Florence Rantz of Spokane and Lucille Dennis
of Bradleyville; three grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; a great-grandchild, 13
step-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday 3 Jan 2001, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home with the
Rev. Carl Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Contributed
by Marcia Haworth and Becky Schimek.
Little, Dorothy M. (Thompson)

23 Feb 1902 - 8 Mar 1987

Note: this is from her Funeral Card and not an obituary as such.
DOROTHY M. LITTLE Feb. 23, 1902 - March 8, 1987. SERVICES HELD
Clever United Methodist Church March 11, 1987 at 2:99 P.M.
OFFICIATING Rev. Terry Henke, Rev. Wesley J. Arington ESCORTS Mike King,
Wayne Bader, Alan Little, Gary Jordan, Jack Little, Kent Hedgpeth, Jack Rasmussen
MUSIC Rosemary Bane, Joe Nelson, David Weldey FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise
Hill Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES, Clever, Mo..
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Little, Doyle L. "Dean" 22 Jul 1933 - 9 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Milton Aaron & Eliza (Pitts) Little; married 18 Oct 1958 Kathryn "Katie"
Johnson ]
Doyle L. "Dean" Little, 60, Ozark, died on Feb. 9, 1994. Dean was born July 22,
1933, in Lowry, Ark., the son of Milton Aaron and Eliza Pitts Little. He was united in
marriage to Kathryn "Katie" Johnson on Oct. 18, 1958, in Ozark. Dean accepted Christ as
his savior on Oct. 22, 1972. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church, Nixa, a U.S.
Navy veteran and a 36-year employee of Sweetheart Cup, retiring as a pressman. Being
active in his church and family was very important to Dean. He was preceded in death by
his parents, two brothers, Ollie and William Little, one sister, Rosie Mae Little. He is
survived by his wife Katie; one son, David, Spokane; a daughter, Renee and her husband,
John Schwyhart, Lampe; four grandchildren, Holly, Joshua, Sarah and Emilee; six
brothers and their spouses, Dock and Imogene Little, Ozark, Millard and Theda Little,
Highlandville, Homer and Betty Little, Springfield, Arthur and Connie Little, Sparta,
Marvin and Evelyn Little, Blue Springs, Tommy and Helen Little, Ponce De Leon; six
sisters and their spouses, Estie and Roy Dougan, Galena, Mabel and Orville Keysser,
Highlandville, Alice Jane Blanchard, Ozark, Lucille and Bill Dennis, Bradleyville,
Myrtle and Jack Loveland, Sparta, Florence and Loyd Dean Rantz, Spokane; and a host
of relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 12, at Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Jim Cooper and Rev. George Bishop
officiating. Burial followed in the Selmore Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made
to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Little, Edith Julina Mae (Eutsler) 2 Feb 1894 - 6 Mar 1965
CCR 10 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: married Francis Little]
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Julina Mae Little, 72, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Calvary Bible Church in Nixa with the Rev. James Kimball officiating. Burial
was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Mrs. Little died at 3:50
a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital where she had been a patient a day. Surviving are her
husband, Francis; five daughters, Mrs. J. L. Blevins and Mrs. Lowell Blevins, both of
Nixa; Mrs. Lelsey Fox, Tribune, Kan.. Mrs. Floyd Boroth, Tacoma, and Mrs. Loretta
Rogers, Ozark. Also surviving are three sons, Loren and Carl, both of Tacoma and
Kerby, Lansing, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Bertha Daniels, state of California; six brothers,
Luther Eutsler, Grandy, Jackie, Galena, Henry, Greenfield, Walter, William L. and Josh
Harris Eutsler, all of California state; 34 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Little, Eldon A. “Pat” 20 Feb 1905 - 24 Nov 1975 OH 4 Dec 1975 p8

[Note: Son of William A. & Theodosia L. (Manes) Little; married Geneva W. Pope
28 May 1908 - 13 Sep 1997]
CLEVER - Services for Eldon A. “Pat” Little, 70, a lifelong resident of Clever
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Methodist church with the Rev. Larkin Haden
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery near Clever under the direction of Meadors
of Clever. Mr. Little died at 4:20 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
following a long illness, He was a retired farmer and businessman and was a member of
Clever Methodist church. Survivors include his wife, Geneva; a son, Gary “Pat”, address
unavailable; three brothers, Roy of the state of California and Arlie and Dee, both of
Clever; four sister, Mrs. Ona Riley, Republic and Mrs. Tina Swadley, Mrs. Velma
Meadors and Mrs. Alta Ghan, all of Clever and a grandson.
Little, Emma (Mallonee) 1 Feb 1887 - 23 Oct 1965
CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note; married Alfred Monroe Little 1 Jul 1878 - 17 May 1963]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Little, longtime resident of Springfield and
Ozark, who died early Saturday in Dallas. were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Jewell E.
Windle Chapel, Springfield. Dr. Z. Glen Jones officiated, and burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery near Republic. Mrs. Little moved to Dallas two years ago following the death
of her husband, Alfred. Mrs. Little was a member of the Grace Methodist Church and the
Burge Protestant Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Reba Jane
Bounous, Wichita, Mrs. Fern Denton and Mrs. Peggy Simpson, both of Dallas; a sister,
Mrs. Shack Frazier, Clever; and five grandchildren.
Little, Emma Francis (Williams) 1892 - 17 Nov 1966
CCR 24 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: married 4 Apr 1909 Emery M. Little 4 Dec 1887 - May 1974; sister of Lula Alice
(Williams) Little 20 Sep 1893 - 28 Jun 1978]
Mrs. Emma Francis Little74, Clever, died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 in
Burge-Protestant Hospital where she had been a patient since September. She is survived
by her husband, Emra; two daughters, Mrs. Velma Cox, Clever, Mrs. Lucille Watson,
Springfield; two sons, Kenneth, Florissant, Gerald, Clever; one sister, Mrs. Alice Little,
Clever; one brother, Ollie Williams, Ferguson; five grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Little, Francis Earl 25 Aug 1910 - 22 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Joseph & Anna (Dean) Little]
Francis Earl Little, 83, Ozark, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 1994, at Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. He was born Aug. 25, 1910, in Wingate, N.C., the son of Joseph and Anna
Dean Little. He was a long-time resident of California and was employed as a union
painter. As a young man he traveled in the south, singing and playing guitar for radio
stations. He was an avid deep sea fisherman and enjoyed bird watching and making bird
habitats. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Christy and Richard Hancock,
Ozark; a brother, Bill Little, Borger, Texas; and two grandchildren, Zachary and Samuel
Hancock. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No
services are planned.
Little, Francis M. “Mirt” 30 Jan 1894 - 16 Nov 1975 OH 20 Nov 1975 p6

[Note: married Edith Julina Mae (Eutsler) 2 Feb 1894 - 6 Mar 1965]
NIXA - a lifelong resident of Christian and Stone counties, Francis M. “Mirt”
Little, 81, Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a 2-year
illness. Mr. Little was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving are three sons,
William and Carl, both of Tacoma, Wash. and Kirby , Clearwater Beach,. Flo.; five
daughters, Mrs. Fern Beroth, Tacoma Wash., Mrs. Elvie Blevins and Mrs. May Barber,
both of Nixa, Mrs. Loretta Newberry, Galena and Mrs. Grace Fox, Leotl, Kan.; four
brothers, Louis of Sacramento, Calif. and Dude, Walter and Jim, all of Reeds Spring;
three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Nichols, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Lucy Pitts, Bristow, Okla, and Mrs.
Cora Fore, Greeley, Colo.; 33 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and a great great
grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Eisenhower Church with the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of
Ayre-Goodwin of Springfield.
Little, George David 17 Dec 1876 - 16 Mar 1965 CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of George Washington & Mary “Mollie” (Martin) Little; married 6 Jun 1915
Zetta Jones]
George David Little, 88, a retired farmer, died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in his home
in Clever. Survivors are his wife, Zetta; a son, Thomas W., Clever; a daughter, Mrs.
Beulah Walker, Clever; a brother, Martin, 311 East Seminole, Springfield; a sister, Mrs.
Mae Kerr, Lebanon; five grandchildren, and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. today in Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones officiated, and burial
was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Cantrell
AND
Little, George David 17 Dec 1876 - 16 Mar 1965
George David Little, 88, a retired farmer, died Tuesday in his home at Clever.
Survivors are his wife, Zetta; a son, Thomas W., Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Beulah Walker,
Clever; a brother, Martin, 311 East Seminole, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Mae Kerr,
Lebanon; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services were held today
(Thursday) in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1965, in the margin.
Little, Gerald Lee 14 Sep 1926 - 22 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Marvin & Dorothy (Thompson) Little; married Betty]
Gerald Lee Little, 61, of Route 3, Marshfield, died March 22 in his home
following a long illness. Graveside services for relatives and close friends were held
Friday morning, March 25, in the Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever, with the Rev.
Clayton Smith officiating. Memorial services were held Saturday in the Schweitzer
United Methodist Church, Springfield, with Rev. Smith officiating. The services were
under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. A farmer, Mr. Little was a
member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church, the RCD Council and the Extension
Council of Marshfield. He is survived by his wife, Betty; three daughters, Ginger Jordan,
Forestville, New York, Jane Rasmussen, Springfield, and Cherry Bader, Strafford; two

brothers, Norwood, Billings, and Forrest, Seymour; a sister, Cleio King, Clever; and nine
grandchildren.
Little, Homer 13 Nov 1923 - 26 Apr 2004 SN-L 28 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Milton & Eliza Little; married Betty]
Homer was born Nov. 13, 1923, near Kimberling City, the son of Milton and
Eliza Little, and departed this life on April 26, 2004, at 9:35 a.m. He is survived by his
wife, Betty; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Mike Moroney; son Nelson; brothers
Arthur, Marvin, Tommy and Millard; and sisters Mable Keysser, Jane Blanchard, Lucille
Dennis, Myrtle Loveland and Florence Rantz. Homer served his country during World
War II and later in the Missouri National Guard. He was a retired correctional officer
from the U.S. Medical Center. Homer was a member of the East Grand Church of Christ
American Legion Post 676, Gate of the Temple Lodge 422, NARFE and FPRA.
Visitation will be held today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with
Masonic rites being held at 6 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 29,
2004, in the funeral home with burial with military honors in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Fairhaven Children's Home, Strafford, Mo.
Little, Howard Martin 26 Apr 1908 - 3 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: Son of Louis L. & Nishie E. (King) Little; married 2 Jun 1927 Grace Earline
Wade 8 Aug 1908 - 27 Jan 1997]
Services for Howard Little, 70, Clever, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Meadors
Chapel with the Revs. Frank Gilmore and Larkin Hodges officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Little died Wednesday when he apparently had a heart attack
while helping his son, Jim,, the manager of Springfield’s CMI softball team, feed cattle.
He had served as Clever’s mayor, a school board member, a Wise Hill Cemetery board
member and a Republican committeeman of the Lincoln township. Survivors include his
wife, Grace; the son, Jim, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Kirby
and Mrs. Doris Blackburn, all of Springfield and seven grandchildren.
AND
Little, Howard Martin
26 Apr 1908 - 3 Jan 1979
Services for Howard Little, 70, Clever, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in United
Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Gilmore and Larkin Haden officiating. Burial will
be in the Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Little died Wednesday when he apparently had a heart
attack while helping his son, Jim, feed cattle. He had served as Clever’s mayor, a school
board member, a Wise Hill Cemetery board member and as Republican committeeman of
the Lincoln township. Survivors include his wife, Grace; a son, Jim of Clever; a daughter,
Mrs. Jackie Kerr of Clever; a brother, Dale of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson,
Mrs. Gladys Kirby and Mrs. Doris Blackburn, all of Springfield; and seven
grandchildren. The family will be in the funeral home from 7-8 tonight. Clipping dated
January 4, 1979.
Little, Ila Ruth (Gee)
6 Feb 1940 - 4 May 2003
[Note: Daughter of William & Lucille (Chesney) Gee; married Mike Little]
Ila Ruth Little, 63, Clever, was pronounced dead at 9 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 2003
at her home, as a result of the tornado that swept through the area. She was born February

6, 1940 in Plainview, Arkansas, the daughter of Willard and Lucille (Chesney) Gee. Mrs.
Little attended Central Assembly of God, Springfield. She married Michael Dee Little 13
years ago, and they made their home in the Clever area. She retired from Sweetheart Cup
in Springfield. Mrs. Little loved gardening. She was a caring and giving mother and
grand- mother. She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Gee. She is survived by
her husband, Mike, Clever; a daughter, Gena Davis and her fiancé, Mike Kirkwood,
Springfield; her mother, Lucille LaFarlette, Michigan; a grandson, Josh Davis, who was
the light of her life; a stepdaughter, Amanda Ernst and husband Forest, Clever; two stepgrandchildren, Forest Daniel and Madalyn Ernst; three brothers and their spouses, Billy
and Karen McCuan, Carl and Brenda McCuan, and Ken and Pat McCuan, all of
Michigan; three sisters, Treva Mizell and Judy Chesney of Michigan, and Iva Krzyston
and husband Bob, Alabama; many nieces, nephews and other relatives; and a host of
friends. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2003 at Meadors Funeral
Home, Republic, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Pope Cemetery,
Clever. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in Mrs.
Little's name.
AND
Little, Ila Ruth (Gee) 6 Feb 1940 - 4 May 2003 SN-L 4 May 2004
In Memory of Ila Ruth Little February 6, 1940 May 4, 2003 It has now been a
year since the tornadoes took you from us to be with God. You touched so many lives
with your love and kindness while you were here on earth and you are dearly missed
everyday of our lives. Our tears have slowed and the pain has eased, but the memories of
your life have grown even stronger. You were the greatest mom, grandmother, wife,
daughter, sister, and friend. We miss your kindness, smiles, and laughter everyday. We
will see you again in Heaven and everything that we do here on earth is in memory of
you (our Nanny). Love always, Your son-in-law and daughter, Mike and Gena Kirkwood,
and your grandson, Josh Davis
Little, James William
1890 - Sept 1964
James William Little, 74, died Sunday night at Claremont, Calif., where he had
lived 25 years. He was a native of the Clever community where he lived until 1925.
Surviving are three sons, Bryon, Sacramento, Calif., Thays, Upland, Calif., and Bobby
Jim, New York City; a daughter, Mrs. Marie Butler, California state; four brothers, Emra,
Onis, Floyd and Sanford, all of Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Henry Davis, Mrs. Leonard
Meacham and Mrs. L. H. Hale, all of Clever, Mrs. Logie Garoutte, Billings, and Mrs.
Walter Davis, Alameda, Calif.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
services and burial were in California.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 17 September 1964 in the margin.
Little, Joe Holland 20 Aug 1929 - 1 Dec 2002
This life's evening sun set for Joe Holland Little, 73, Sunday, December 1, 2002
in Cox South hospital, Springfield, Mo., surrounded by the love and support of his
family. The sun rose for Joe on August 20, 1929 in Clever, Mo., the son of Onis and
Alma (Washam) Little. He was a graduate of the Clever High School and lived in Clever

his entire life. On July 9, 1950, Joe was united in marriage to Dixie Lee Aven, a faithful
and caring companion. He was an active member of the Nixa Church of Christ. He was a
loving, loyal and giving supporter to his family, church and community. He also enjoyed
and treasured many happy friendships. Joe was a dairy farmer but found time to play on a
fast pitch softball team in Springfield and surrounding areas for 20 years. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Dixie, February 12, 2000; his parents; and his sister, Helen
Jenkins. Survivors include a son, Rex Little and wife, Cindi; a daughter, Debbie Krasser
and husband, Danny; seven grandchildren, Travis Little and wife Rhonda, Ava, Zachary
McCafferty, Johnathan Little, and Katie and Tori Krasser, all of Clever, Casey Jones and
husband Jeremy, Ava, and San Coay and husband Neil, Kansas City, Mo.; three greatgrandchildren, Jack Coay, Kansas City, Mo., and Eden and Emily Little, both of Ava; a
brother-in-law, John Jenkins, Clever; and a host of other beloved family members and
friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2002 in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery. The Clever chapel will be open at 9 a.m. Wednesday, with visitation from 6 to
8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospice. Springfield
News-Leader, December 3, 2002.
Little, Kerby Lee 1931 - 19 Aug 2006 SN-L 21 Aug 2006
Kerby Lee Little, age 75, of Pittsburg, Mo., passed away Saturday. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in 65 Church, south of Spokane, with burial
following in Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug.
23, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Little, Lena (Rickman)
6 Apr 1904 - 7 Jan 1990
CLEVER - Lena Little, 85, Clever, died at 4:10 a.m. Sunday in Primrose Place,
Springfield. A lifelong reasoned of the Clever community, she was a member of the
Clever United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Genevieve Kenyan,
Springfield, and Euphony Jane Cowman, Broken Arrow, Okla.; two brothers Don and
Bill Rican, both of Brandon; eight grandchildren.
Funeral Home: LENA LITTLE , April 6 , 1904 - Jan. 7, 1990. SERVICES
HELD: Clever United Methodist Church, January 10, 1990 at 1:00 P.M.
OFFFICIATING: Rev. James Lee. ESCORTS: Brad Cowan, Chris Cowan, Rick Little,
Greg Little, Dick Little, Randy Little, Charles Little, MUSIC: Nadiene Gold, Joe
Nelson. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Wise Hill Cemetery, MEADORS FUNERAL
HOMES. Clever, Mo.
Little, Lewis Lafayette 1879 - 24 Mar 1957 CCR 4 Apr 1957 p 1
Funeral services for Lewis Lafayette Little, 78, who died March 29 at his home
in Clever were held Friday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church with
Rev. Kenneth Bunting and Rev. Floyd Holt officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill
Cemetery, under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Little has been a
resident of the Clever community since the age of nine and was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nishie Little; three sons, Roy Little
of Springfield, Howard Little and Dale Little, both of Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel
Johnson and Mrs. Doris Hicks, both of Springfield, Mrs. Faye Hodges of Clever and Mrs.

Gladys Kirby of Philadelphia, Pa; 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; four
brothers, Taylor and David Little, both of Clever, Johnny Little of Mountain Grove, MO
and Martin Little of Springfield, Mo one sister, Mrs. May Kerr of Lebanon, MO
Little, Louise (Ottendorf) 3 Jun 1923 - 11 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Louis & Bessie Ottendorf; married 8 Jan 1942 Dale Little 30 Jul 1919
- 10 May 1995]
Louise Little, 71, Clever, died at 3:38 a.m., Tuesday, April 11, 1995, at St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born June 3, 1923, in Republic, the daughter of Louis
and Bessie Ottendorf. She was married to Dale Little on Jan. 8, 1942, in Republic at the
First Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist
Church in Clever. She loved her flowers, gardening and being with her family. Survivors
include her husband, Dale Little, Clever; three daughters, Linda Schrader and her
husband Bob, Sharon Crimson and her husband Bob, Judy Martin and her husband Eddy;
a son, Kenny Little and his wife Cathy; seven grandchildren, Ty Schrader, Tiffany Hicks,
Melanie Maples and her husband Brad, Angie Wilson and her husband Allen, Lynn
Crimson, Michelle Kissinger and Kara Little; three great-grandchildren, Ezekiel and
Jacob Wilson and Macy Martin; two brothers, Loarn Ottendorf, Republic, and Louis
Ottendorf, Jr., Springfield; and a sister, Wanda Forbis, Aurora; nieces and nephews.
Services were held Friday, April 14, 1995, in Clever United Methodist Church with the
Rev. Dennis Bowling and the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Little, Loyal Floyd 9 Jun 1984 - 2 Nov 1983
Note: this is from his Funeral Card and not an obituary as such.
LOYAL FLOYD LITTLE June 9, 1894 -Nov. 2, 1983 SERVICES HELD Union
Ridge Baptist Church November 4, 1983 at 1:30 P.M. Officiating Rev. Ermon Webb,
Rev. Eli Routh ESCORTS Bill Hawkins, Johnnie DeBoie, Brent Maples, Gerald
Chastain, Tim Kasinger, Stanley Chastain HONORARY Dick Chastain, David Chastain,
Harold Wilson, Clarence Boyts, Bob Chastain MUSIC Kevin Hawkins, Larry Winfree
FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Little, Lucy P. (Padgett) Grogan 9 Jan 1902 - 24 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: married ? Grogan; married Sgt. Leo J. Little]
Lucy P. (Grogan) Little of Montgomery, Alabama, died at 9:25 p.m. Oct. 24 at a
nursing home in Montgomery. Services for Mrs. Little were held Oct. 27 at White
Chapel, Montgomery, with the Rev. Charles Stroud officiating. Burial followed in
Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Little was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Leo J.
Little, formerly of Clever. Her survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Sara Grogan
Crumpton and Robert B. Crumpton; a brother and sister-in-law, Mal J. Padgett and
Lucille Padgett, Waycross, Georgia; two grandchildren, Robert B. Crumpton, Jr. and
Cara Mia Braswell, both of Montgomery; and four great-grandchildren.
Little, Luella (Craig) Sportsman

3 Nov 1921 – 18 Dec 1994 CCH-N 21 Dec 1994

Luella Sportsman Little, 73, Walnut Shade, died Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 3, 1921, at Walnut Shade, where she
lived throughout her life, the daughter of James and Monta Florence Craig. She was a
member of Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church for many years. She was preceded in death by
her first husband, Vollie Sportsman; her second husband, Ollie Little; her parents; five
children, Linual Sportsman, Linda Amon, Sherman Sportsman, Shirley Smithart and
Mack Sportsman; two grandchildren, Debbie Clarkson and Rick Sportsman; and a sister,
Clara Bolin. Survivors include four daughters, Lelia Clarkson, Liberty, Marty
Daughterty, Napa, Calif., lnna Melton, Highlandville and Alice Winkler, Ft. Lauderdale,
Fla.; a brother, T.J. Craig, Arnold, Calif.; three sisters, Leonia Setter, Portland, Ore.,
Marie Tennison, Peoria, Ill. and Oleta Finley, Sacramento, Calif.; 16 grandchildren; and
12 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 20, 1994, at Oak Ridge Full
Gospel Church, with Pastor Tim Snider officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Little, Martin J. 22 Jan 1890 - 11 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
[Note: Son of George & Mary (Martin) Little; married 23 Aug 1908 Willie M. Davis 11
Oct 1890 - 7 Feb 1979]
Services for Martin Little, 88, former longtime Clever resident, were held last
Saturday at Greenlawn Battlefield South, He died last Thursday in Cox Medical Center
after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Willie, and six daughters, include Mrs.,
Filettes Murphy of Clever. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of Clever
Methodist Church.
Little, Marvin Joseph 14 Oct 1902 - 12 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of William & Theodosia (Maness) Little; married Dorothy Thompson 23
Feb 1902 - 8 Mar 1987]
Former Judge Gunshot Victim
Marvin J. Little, 69, Christian County western district judge for eight years,
accidentally shot himself to death at his home on Route 1, Billings, at approximately 10
a.m. Tuesday. It was reported that Mr. Little was placing a shotgun in his pickup when
the gun went off, hitting him in the chest. Little was a retired farmer and was associated
with the Soil Conservation Services in Christian County. He was a member of the Clever
Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; one daughter, Mrs. Joe King, Route
1, Clever; three sons, Gerald Little of Route 3, Marshfield, Forrest Little of Route 1,
Seymour, and Dee little of Clever; four brothers, Ray Little of Denair, Calif., Pat Little,
Arlie Little and Dee Little, all of Clever; four sisters, Mrs. Ona Riley of Republic, Tiny
Swadley of Springfield, Mrs. Velma Meadows of Clever and Mrs. Alta Ghan of Clever
and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today, Thursday at Clever
Methodist church. The Revs. Ray Hodges and Wesley Arrington will officiate. Burial
will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Little, Mary Ann (Thompson) May 1877 - 15 Jun 1960 CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: Obit gives maiden name - Thompson Daughter of Joseph Green & Sarah Jane
(Lentz) Thompson; tombstone is under married name - Little; married Robert H. Little 14
Oct 1898]

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Thompson, 83, of Nixa, who died
Wednesday, June 15, were held Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel
at Nixa with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery. She
was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs.
Reathel Ewens of the home at Nixa; one brother, Zelma Thompson of Clever; six sisters,
Mrs. Nannie Butler and Mrs. Bessie Gardner of Springfield; Mrs. Ora Thompson and
Mrs. Mirtie Estes of Clever, Mrs. Lula Pierce of Orange, Calif. Mrs. Dorothy Little of
Billings, Mo.
Little, Mary “Mollie” C. (Martin) 5 May 1849 - 23 Jun 1935
Mrs. Mollie C. Little, 86, died Monday night in the home of her daughter, Mrs.
John Meachem of Clever, after suffering a paralytic stroke last Thursday. Funeral
services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church with the
pastor, the Rev. Floyd Holt officiating. Burial will be in Polk Cemetery under direction
of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Mrs. Little, who had lived in Clever 47 years, coming
from Texas, is also survived by two other daughters, Mrs. John Luce and Mrs. Mary Kerr
of Lebanon; and six sons, William, Taylor, David, Lewis John and Martin Little, all of
near Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Note: She DOES have a stone in Little/Pope Cemetery - whether she is buried there or in
a “Polk” Cemetery is unknown.
Little, Maude Rosella (Laney) 23 Oct 1879 - 21 Aug 1952
CCR 28 Aug 1952 p5
Mrs. Maude Rosella Little was born October 22, 1879 in Christian County, the
daughter of Jesse and Mary Ann Laney, and passed away at her home in Clever on
August 21, 1952. On October 1, 1899, she was united in marriage to David Taylor Little
and to this union were born six sons and four daughters. Three of her sons preceded her
in death. Survivors include her husband, three sons, Loel Little of Clever, Noel Little of
Kansas City and D. T. Little, Jr. of Wichita, Kan.; four daughters, Mrs. W. S. Wilkins of
Clever, Mrs. Howard Sestak of Kansas City, Mrs. G. R. Ransdell of Buffalo, N. Y. and
Mrs. Melvin Maples of Springfield; 16 grandchildren and one great grandchild; three
brothers, Mack Laney of Galena, Jerry Laney of Chelsa, Okla. and Harold Laney of
Reedley, Calif. and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church with Rev. Floyd Holt and Rev. H. C.
Green officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Little, Melvina M. (Moore) 25 Oct 1896 - 16 May 1950 CCR 18 May 1950
[Note: Daughter of William F. & Mary (Mason) Moore; married 2 Jul 1915 Robert W.
Little 15 May 1883 - 20 Nov 1955]
Mrs. Melvina M. Little, 54, lifelong resident of the Highlandville community,
died at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist hospital after a long illness. She is
survived by her husband, Robert W. Little; three sons, Onis, Adrian, and Frankie Wayne
Little, all of the home; three daughters, Miss Cleva Little of 827 East Walnut and Miss
Vivialn Little of 646 West Walnut, Springfield; and Mrs. Mives Lueallen of the home; a
sister, Mrs. Burel Kessinger of Montague, Mo., and a granddaughter. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with the Rev. Floyd

Hanks of Springfield officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever.
Little, Michael Duane 31 May 1959 - 12 May 2001 CCH-N 30 May 2001
[Note: Son of Kenneth Duane & Jackie (Johnson) Little]
Michael Duane Little, 41, Miller, Mo., formerly of Sparta, passed away Saturday,
May 12, 2001. Michael was born May 31, 1959 in Sheridan, Wyo. to Kenneth Duane and
Jackie (Johnson) Little. He enjoyed bass fishing, boating, skiing in the mountains,
hunting and especially loved country music. He was preceded in death by his paternal
grandparents, Walt and Ellen Little, maternal grandmother Lucile Cook; one aunt,
Francis McDermott and one uncle, Gene Little. Michael is survived by his daughter,
Terran Little and granddaughter, Makiya, Bruner, son Chris Little, Chadwick; mother
Jackie Little, Cardwell, Mont.; father and stepmother, Kenneth and Geraldine Little, Fort
Collins, Colo.; one sister Ronnie Goracki; three brothers, Skip Little, Defiance, Ohio;
Wes Little, Three Forks, Mont.; Ed Little and wife Traci, Morris, Ill.; one stepbrother,
Steven Clark, Leoita, Kan.; two stepsisters Darlene and Gina Reschke; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Services were May 18 in Temple Hill Cemetery, Bruner, with Rev.
Hobo Applegate officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Little, Milton A. 13 Feb 1890 - 28 Feb 1969
CCR 6 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: married Eliza Ann Pitts 31 Mar 1898 - 26 Feb 1981]
Milton A. Little, 79, a longtime resident of Ozark, died at 5:55 p.m. Friday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, He had suffered from a heart condition for some time. A
native of the Kimberling City area, Mr. Little was a retired farmer and a member of the
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Eliza; and eight sons, Ollie, Reeds Spring,
Dock, Ozark, Millard, Highlandville, Homer, Springfield, Arthur, Nixa, Marvin, Ludlow,
Mass., Doyle, Ozark and Tommy, Ozark. Other survivors include six daughters, Mrs.
Estie Martin, Ozark, Mrs. Mable Keysser, Highlandville, Mrs. Alice Blanchard, Milford,
Mich., Mrs. Lucille Dennis, Bradleyville, Mrs. Myrtle Loveland, Willard and Mrs.
Florence Rantz, Nixa. Also surviving are five brothers, Walter, Dude and Jim, all of
Reeds Spring, F. M., Nixa and Louise, Sacramento,. Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Louise
Pitts, Bristow, Okla., Mrs Cora Gore, Loveland, Colo., and Mrs. Rosie Nichols, Reeds
Spring; 44 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. V. R. Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery near Spokane.
Little, Nishie Elizabeth (King) 9 Sep 1884 - 8 Jul 1976 OH 15 Jul 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of Jesse Lafayette & Bethena King; married 22 Jul 1901 Lewis
Lafayette Little 26 Mar 1879 - 27 Mar 1957]
CLEVER - Mrs. Nishie E.. Little, 92 of Clever, died at 7:10 a.m. Thursday at St.
John’s Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Little was a longtime resident of Clever
Methodist Church. Surviving her are three sons, Roy of Springfield, and Dale and
Howard, both of Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Johnson, Mrs. Gladys Kirby, Mrs.
Doris Blackburn, all of Springfield and Mrs. Fay Hodges of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Freda
Arndt , Billings; 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Services was at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin
Harden and Dr. Frank Maple officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of
Clever under direction of Meadors of Clever. The family will be in the funeral home from
7 to 9 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to Clever Methodist Church.
Little, Nola A. (Chastain) 11 Feb 1894 - May 1980
Funeral services for Mrs. Nola A. Little, 86, of Clever, were held at 1:30 p.m.
Friday at Union Ridge Baptist Church with Revs. Robert Russell and Eli Routh
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under directions of Meadors of Clever.
Mrs. Little died Wednesday morning at Lester E. Cox Medical Center following a long
illness. She was member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church and a longtime resident of
the Clever community. She is survived by her husband, Loyal, a son, Leo of Clever; five
brothers, Charley Chastain of Clever, Archie Chastain of Springfield, Dillard Chastain of
Nixa, Leford Chastain of Louisa, Virginia and Rayo Chastain of Willard; two sisters,
Mrs. Tillie Peters, and Mrs. Thelma Boyto, both of Springfield; a granddaughter who
made her home with them for several years, Mrs. Sandra Kasinger of Billings; two other
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea
Gardner.
Little, Ollie 5 Jan 1917 - 29 Jun 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
[Note: Son of Milton A. & Eliza A (Pitts) Little; married 23 Jun 1990 Luella Sportsman]
Ollie Little, 74, died Saturday, June 29, 1991, in his home, following a six-month
illness. He was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Ponce de Leon, to Milton A. and Eliza A (Pitts)
Little. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was retired from Hedge Construction
Co. He was a veteran of World War II and an active member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars, Reeds Spring. He was also a member of Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church. He
enjoyed fishing and hunting. On June 23, 1990, he married Luella Sportsman. Survivors
include his wife, Luella; seven brothers, Dock, Marvin and Doyle, all of Ozark, Millard,
Highlandville, Homer, Springfield, Arthur, Reeds Spring, and Tommy, Ponce de Leon;
six sisters, Estie Dougan and Florence Rantz, both of Galena, Mable Keysser,
Highlandville, Alice Blanchard, Ozark, Lucille Dennis, Bradleyville, and Myrtle
Loveland, Sparta; 13 stepchildren, Delilah Muhlenbruch, Bobbie Barron, Inna Melton,
Ann Clarkson, Alice Winkler, Mary Daugherty, Junior Elders, Arthur Elders, Ernest
Elders, Charles Elders, Sadie Barnes, Zola Browner and Gene Jackson; several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of friends. Services were Tuesday, July
2, in Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church, with Kris Jackson officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery, under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena.
Little, Pamela Susan 1950 - 24 Jul 1970 CCR 30 Jul 1970 p4
Funeral services for Pamela Susan Little, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin A.
Little of Springfield were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel, with the
Rev. Charles H. Hufft officiating. Burial was in Brookline Cemetery. Miss Little was
killed in a traffic accident early Friday in Waynesville. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church, Topeka, Kan. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a sister,
Sheryl, and a brother, Michael, both of the home, and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Earl R. Dalton of Springfield and Mrs. Milt Little of Ozark.

Little, Robert Henry 1878 - 27 Aug 1959
CCR 10 Sep 1959 p4
Funeral services for Robert Henry Little, 81, who died August 27, were held Aug.
30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Robert Hoffman officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of the Clever
community, he was united at an early age with the Clever Christian Church, later
transferring his membership to the Nixa Christian Church upon moving to the Nixa
community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Ann Little of the Nixa, one daughter,
Mrs. Reathel Ewens of the home, one brother, Louis Little of Washburn, Mo., two halfbrothers, James H. Gilmore of Elkland, Mo. and Monroe Gilmore of Dixon, Mo.; one
half-sister, Mrs. Nettie Cline of Springfield.
Little, Robert W. 15 May 1883 - 20 Nov 1955
CCR 1 Dec 1955 p1
Funeral services for Robert W. Little, 72, who died November 20 at Springfield,
Mo. were held November 22 in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, west of
Highlandville, with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A longtime resident of the
Highlandville community, he moved to Springfield following the death of his wife in
1950. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Onis and
Adrian Little of Springfield and Frankie Wayne Little of the home at 1476 McGee,
Springfield; three daughters, Cleva and Vivian Little of the home and Mrs. Mides Russell
of Nixa, eight grandchildren and other relatives
Little, Rolla Monroe 10 Jul 1905 - 22 Mar 2005 SN-L 23 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of E. Sherman & Rosetta (Luce) Little; married 15 Sep 1929 Theresa Marie
Gardner]
Rolla, 99, Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2005. He was born on
July 10, 1905, in his parents home in Clever, Mo., where his father, E. Sherman Little,
and mother, Rosetta (Luce) Little, lived on the family dairy farm. Rolla is the youngest of
three children, his sister, Alice, and his brother, Hobert. Rolla spent his childhood
working on the family farm and attending school where he graduated from Clever High
School. upon graduation he attended Draughns Business College in Springfield, and after
graduation there, he entered into the banking industry in Monett, Kansas City, and finally
Springfield, where he has resided ever since. Early in his career, Rolla met and married
Theresa Marie (Gardner) Little from Billings, Mo., and they were married in Christian
county on September 15, 1929. Rolla left the banking industry and served as Traffic and
Claims Manager, and later part owner of Powell Brothers Trucklines in Springfield. He
worked with Powell Brothers for over 20 years, until Time Trucklines bought the
business. At that time, he went to work for A J Industries/Reyco as Traffic Manager and
worked there until mandatory retirement at age 65. Upon retirement, he had more leisure
time to do his favorite pastimes of fishing, gardening, and returning to the family farm to
help out since the original farm and home place are still operated and owned by a greatnephew. Survivors include two sons, Ron Little and wife, Sally, of Lebanon, Mo., and
Tom Little and wife, Linda, of Springfield; grandchildren, Randy Little and wife, Lora,
Doug Little, Matt Little, and Stacy Little; great-grandchildren, Jake Little, Cory Little,
and Jennifer Little; one granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Little; numerous other loving

relatives; and a host of friends. Rolla was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of
69 years; and one grandson, Mike Little of Lebanon. The family wishes to thank the staff
of Woodland Manor Nursing Home for the loving and excellent care provided to Rolla as
a resident from 1998 to his passing. They would also like to express appreciation to the
members of Grace United Methodist Church for the frequent visits that brightened his
day. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 24, 2005, at 2 p.m. in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to service, beginning at 1 p.m. in White Chapel In
lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Grace United
Methodist Church, 600 S. Jefferson, Springfield, 65806.
Little, Rosetta R. (King) Bristow Feb 1893 - 14 Sep 1973 OH 20 Sep 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lafayette & Bethena King; married Walter H. Bristow 6 Aug 1888 Aug 1968; married Emra Little]
Clever - Mrs. Rosetta Little, 80, a resident of Clever, died last Friday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, following a short illness. Surviving are her husband, Emra;
one daughter, Mrs. Marie Kanawyer, Jamestown, Calif.; two sons, Wayne Bristow, Ponca
City, Okla. and Eugene Bristow; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dick Cox, Clever and Mrs.
Lucile Watson, Springfield; two step-sons, Gerald Little, Clever and Kenneth Little,
Florissant; two sisters, Mrs. Nisha Little, Clever and Mrs. Claude Arndt, Billings; three
grandchildren, five step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Little, Sanford M. 25 Dec 1901 - 23 May 1968
Sanford M. Little, 66, Clever, died at 1:45 a.m. today in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield, following a brief illness. A native of this community, he was a
mechanic and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Opal; a
daughter, Mrs. Geraldean Shuler, Florissant; three brothers, Onis, Emra and Floyd, all of
Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Belle Hale, Mrs. Bertha Meacham and Mrs. Verda Davis, all of
Clever, Mrs. Logie Garoutte, Billings, and Mrs. Lou Davis, Cucamonga, Calif. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold
Hunter officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 23 May 1968 in the margin.
AND
Little, Sanford M.
25 Dec 1901 - 23 May 1968 CCR 30 May 1968 p8
[Note: Son of James L. & Martha (Dean) Little; married Opal Ellis 29 May 1902 - 24
Jan 2000]
Sanford M. Little, 66, Clever, died at 1:45 a.m. Thursday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield, following a brief illness. A native of the Clever community, he was
a mechanic and a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Opal; a
daughter, Mrs. Geraldean Shuler, Florissant; three brothers, Onis, Emra and Floyd, all of
Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Belle Hale, Mrs. Bertha Meacham and Mrs. Verda Davis, all of
Clever, Mrs. Logia Garoutte, Billings and Mrs.. Lou David, Cucamonga, Calif. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold Hunter
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.

Little, Sarah Ann “Sally” (Gilmore)
27 Aug 1876 - 8 Nov 1953
Mrs. Sarah Ann (Sally) Little, 77-year-old lifelong resident of the Clever
Community, died at 1:45 p.m. yesterday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a four
weeks illness. Mrs. Little is survived by her husband, William J. Little; two sons, Loyal
of Clever and Sam Little of 904 West Poplar; three daughters, Mrs. Hettie Wilson of
Clever, Mrs. Vesta DeBoie of Highlandville and Mrs. Rosa Hawkins of Nixa; two
brothers, John Henry Gilmore of Route 1, Billings and Tom Gilmore of Springfield; six
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church by the Rev. R. W. Forbis. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1953, in the margin.
Little, Stella (Kerr) 4 May 1888 - 3 Jul 1952
Mrs. Stella Little, 64, of 928 East Grand, died at 12:15 a.m. today in St. John’s
Hospital, where she had been a patient for four days. She had been ill for two years.
Mrs. Little, a Springfield resident since 1925, was a member of the Grace Methodist
Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Earl Ellis of Tulsa, Okla.; a son, the Rev.
Matt Kerr of Lebanon, Mo.; and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery
between Clever and Republic. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Alma
Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 3 July 1952 in the margin.
Little, T. Willard "Scrooge" 16 Jul 1916 - 29 Apr 1998 CCH-N 6 May 1998
T. Willard "Scrooge" Little, 81, Clever, died at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29,
1998 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 16, 1916 in
Clever, to George David and Zetta "Jones" Little. Willard served his country in the U.S.
Army during WW. II. He was with the Clever Fire Department for 35 years, and retired
from the City of Clever as a maintenance worker. He was a member of the Clever United
Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife,
Luella; a stepdaughter, Lucinda "Cindy" Williams, both of the home; a sister Beulah
Walker of Clever; two nieces and their husbands, Betty and Reid Bradberry of Battlefield
and Bonnie and Larry Herndon of Springfield; two nephews Bill Walker and David
Walker and his wife, Margaret, all of Springfield; five great-nephews; two great-nieces; a
great-great-niece, a great-great-nephew; two brothers-in-law, Eugene (Bud) Williams of
Clever and Cecil Williams of Springfield; a host of other relatives and friends and two
special Hospice friends, Becky and Gladys. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.
Saturday May 2, 1998 in the Clever United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Bowling
and David Smith officiating, and under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Burial with military honors followed in Pope Cemetery, Clever. Visitation was 7 to 8
p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clever
United Methodist Church, Hospice, VNA; Clever Fire Department or the Clever Older
Adult Care.

Little, Thedosia Lillian (Manness) 4 Nov 1873 - Apr 1968
Mrs. Thedosia Lillian Little, 94, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday in Ozark Methodist
Manor, Marionville, where she had been a patient three years. A resident of the Clever
area most of her life, Mrs. Little is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Ona Riley, Republic,
Mrs. Tina Swadley, Springfield, and Mrs. Velma Meadors and Mrs. Alta Nelson, both of
Clever. Other survivors include sons, Ray, Denair, Calif., and Marvin, Eldon, Arlie and
Dee, all of Clever; 32 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-greatgrandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 25 April 1968 in the margin.
AND
Little, Thedosia Lillian (Maness) 4 Nov 1873 - 22 Apr 1968 CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
[Note: married William Barlow Little 1873 - 1948]
Mrs. Thedosia Lillian Little, 94, died at 5:05 p.m. Monday in Ozark Methodist
Manor, Marionville, where she had been a patient three years. A resident of the Clever
area most of her life, Mrs. Little is survived by five sons, Ray of Denair, Calif. and
Marvin, Eldon, Arlie and Dee, all of Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Ona Riley of Republic,
Mrs. Tina Swadley of Springfield and Mrs. Velma Meadors and Mrs. Alta Nelson, both
of Clever; 32 grandchildren, 47 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Methodist Church in Clever with the Rev.
Wayne Jones and E. L. Devors officiating. Burial was in Pope Chapel Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell.
Little, Verda Lea (Davis) 15 Feb 1930 - 15 Apr 2005 SN-L 17 Apr 2005 & SN-L 18
Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of George Henry and Verda Arana (Little) Davis; married 15 Feb 1948
Charles Hendrex Little ]
Verda Lea Little, 75, Clever, passed away Friday evening, April 15, 2005, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. She was born in rural Clever, Mo.,
the youngest of five daughters, to George Henry and Verda Arana (Little) Davis. Vert
was united in marriage to Charles Hendrex Little February 15, 1948. Charles passed
away in December 2002. She was a long time resident of Clever. She was a member of
the Clever United Methodist Church and was active with the women's group. Vert was
the secretary at Clever Schools for 28 years, retiring July 1996. Vert was a gracious
caretaker of her family. Her hobbies included golf, reading, shopping, and she was a
member of the Red Hat Society. She formerly served on the board of the Christian
County Historical Society and currently was serving on the Board of the Christian
County Health Department. Others preceding her in death were her parents, and sisters,
Maxine Davis, Dolores Hale, and Henrietta Phillips. She is survived by a daughter, Lea
Anne Little, St. Louis; a sister, Doris Little, Republic; nieces and nephews, Gary Hale,
Larry Hale, Jeanne Jones, Stan Hale, Richard Phillips, Mike Little, Peggy Phillips, Chris
Phillips, and their families; and many other relatives and friends who loved her and were
loved by her. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in the Clever
United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating, under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery. Visitation will

be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Relay
for Life or Clever United Methodist Church.
Little, Wade D. 26 Aug 1913 - 16 Nov 1950
Funeral services for Wade Little, who died last Thursday of a heart attack at his
home in Springfield, were held yesterday in the Methodist Church at Clever with the
Revs. Wm. Butts and Floyd M. Holt officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Roy Pearce, Byron Maples, Robert Cassady, Jerome Gooch, Robert
Sullins and Willard Little. J. R. Foster, H. A. Carter, C. W. Fischer, H. J. O’Brien, W.
McNish, T. B. Powell, R. N. Moore and E. L. Neuman, all fellow employees at Goodyear
Service Stores in Springfield, were honorary pallbearers. The deceased was 37 years old
and spent his early life in Clever but had lived in Springfield for the past several years.
He is survived by his widow, Hattie Wolf Little, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Martin J. Little of Clever; a brother, S-Sgt. Leo J. Little, U.S. Air Force, Munich,
Germany; six sisters, Mrs. Zola Pearce of Springfield; Mrs. Filettes Maples of rural
Billings, Mrs. Vernell Cassady, Biloxi, Miss., Mrs. Helen Gooch of Springfield, Mrs.
Norma W. Intermantel of St. Louis, and Mrs. June Sullins of Springfield. The widow of
the deceased is the niece of Mrs. G. A. Marsh of this city.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 16 November 1950 in the margin.
Little, William A. 1873 - 8 Dec 1948 CCR 16 Dec 1948
[Note: married Theodosia]
William A. Little, 75, a retired farmer, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon, Dec.
8, from a heart attack at this home in Clever. He had lived in Missouri most of his life
and in the Clever community for the past 30 years. Survivors include the wife,
Theodosia, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Ona Riley of Republic, Mrs. Tina Swadley
of Springfield, Mrs. Balma Meadors and Miss Alta Little of Clever; five sons, Ray of
Denair, Calif., Marvin, Eldon and Dee of Billings and Arlie of Clever; five brothers,
Lewis, Taylor and David of Clever, Johnnie of Hartville, Mo., and Martin of Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Luce and Mrs. Texana Meacheam of Clever, and Mrs. Mae
Kerr of Lebanon; 22 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church with Dr. Hurvey
officiating. Burial was made in the Polk Chapel cemetery under the direction of the
Maples-Harris Funeral Home.
Little, William Hobert 14 May 1902 - 26 Nov 1974 OH 5 Dec 1974 p9
[Note: Son of Enoch & Etta ( ) Little; married Lena Rickman 6 Apr 1904 - 7 Jan 1990;
tombstones spell his name Hobert and his wife’s name Lena]
CLEVER - Funeral services for William Hobart Little, 72, a lifelong resident of
Clever, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Haven
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Cantrell of
Clever. Mr. Little died Tuesday morning after a short illness. He was a retired auditor for
the federal government. Surviving are his wife, Lema; a son, Charles R. of Clever; two
daughters, Mrs. Genevieve Kynion, Springfield and Mrs. Eupha Jane Cowan, Broken

Arrow, Okla.; a brother, Rolla of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Allis Baker, of Clever, eight
grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Little, William Jefferson
1867 - 9 Nov 1958
Tombstone has 11 Jan 1870 - 12 Nov 1958
Funeral services for William Jefferson Little, 91, of Clever, who died Nov. 9 in a
Springfield hospital, were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a retired farmer
and a resident of Stone County most of his life, until moving to Clever in 1943. He was a
longtime member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Loyal
Little of Clever and George little of San Jose, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Hettie Wilson
of Springfield, Mrs. Vesta DeBoie of Highlandville and Mrs. Rosa Hawkins of Nixa; six
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis Little of Washburn,
Mo., and Robert Little of Nixa; two half-brothers, J. H. Gilmore of Elkland, Mo., and
Monroe Gilmore of Dixon, Mo.; one half-sister, Mrs. Nettie Cline of Chicago, Ill.
Note; this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King0 Maples has a handwritten date
of 1958 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Little, William Jefferson
11 Jan 1870 - 12 Nov 1958 CCR 20 Nov 1958 p8
Funeral services for William Jefferson Little, 91, of Clever, who died Nov. 9 in a
Springfield hospital, were held Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a retired farmer
and a resident of Stone County most of his life until moving to Clever in 1943. He was a
longtime member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Loyal
Little of Clever and George Little of San Jose, Calif., three daughters, Mrs. Hettie Wilson
of Springfield, Mrs. Vesta Deboie of Highlandville and Mrs. Rosa Hawkins of Nixa; six
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis Little of Washburn,
Mo and Robert Little of Nixa; two half-brothers, J. H. Gilmore of Elkland, Mo and
Monroe Gilmore of Dixon, Mo. one half-sister, Mrs. Nettie Cline of Chicago, Ill.
Little, William Loren, Sr. 26 Sep 1924 - 11 Nov 1995 CCH-N 15 Nov 1995
William Loren Little, Sr., 71, of Nixa, passed away at 3:50 a.m. in Nixa Park Care
Center. Mr. Little was born on Sept. 26, 1924, in Abesville, Missouri, to Frances M. and
Edith M. Eutsler Little. He retired from the United States Army with the rank of 1st
Sergeant and was a Combat Engineer. Mr. Little was preceded in death by: His parents; a
sister; and a son, Ray Little. He is survived by: His son, William Little, Jr., and his wife,
Carol, of Chantilly, Va.; a daughter, Patricia Evanger, and husband, Larry, of Lacey,
Wash.; two brothers, Kerby Little, Pittsburg, Mo., and Carl Little, Tacoma, Wash.; five
sisters, Elvie Blevins and May Barber, both of Nixa, Loretta Essary, Galena, Mo., Grace
Fox, Springfield, Mo., and Fern Beroth, Tacoma, Wash.; three grandchildren, Travis
Evanger, Lacey, Wash., Amy Little Steinberger, Reston, Va., and Shain Little, Tacoma,
Wash.; and a great grandchild, Loran Steinberger, Reston, Va. Services were Tuesday,
Nov. 14, 1995, at 2:00 p.m, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the

Rev. Ray Lassley officiating. Burial followed with full military honors in Eisenhour
Cemetery; Spokane. Visitation was Monday from 7-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Little, Zetta (Jones) 7 May 1892 - 28 Dec 1965
Mrs. Zetta Little, 73, died at 8:40 p.m. yesterday in her home here (Clever) after a
lingering illness. She is survived by a son, Willard, and a daughter, Beulah Walker, both
of Clever; and a sister, Lizzie Guthrie, of Clever. Mrs. Little, a lifelong resident of
Clever, was a member of the Methodist Church and a charter member of WSCS. Other
survivors include three granddaughters, two grandsons and a great-grandson. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne
Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967, in the margin.
Littrell, Clay 16 Jul 1906 - 17 Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Clay Littrell, 69, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Marsh Chapel here with Eugene Gilmore and Bruce Veteto officiating.
Burial was be in White Oak Cemetery northeast of here. The family will be at the funeral
home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Littrell died at 5:25 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a short illness.
Livingood, Fannie (Stewart) d 4 Jun 1949 CCR 9 Jun 1949
Fannie Stewart Livingood, a former resident of Ava, Mo., died Saturday at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Max Riech of St. Louis, after a lingering illness. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home of
Ava, with burial in the Good Hope cemetery nearby. Graveside services were given by
the Ozark Chapter of Order of Easter Star of which Mrs. Livingood was a longtime
member. Those attending from Ozark were Judge and Mrs. Tom R. Moore, Mr. and Mrs.
Clell McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gunn, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wade, Mesdames Myron
White, Walter Brazeale, Adolph Pickering, W.C. Taylor, Robert Rice, H.B. Johnson, and
R.R. Farthing.
Livingston, Robert W. 20 Jul 1911 - 17 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
NIXA - Services for Robert W. Livingston, 65, Nixa, were at 1 p.m. Monday in
Roller Funeral Home, Mountain Home, Ark. with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
was in the Mountain Home Cemetery. Mr. Livingston, a former Mountain Home
merchant, died Friday morning in his home here after a short illness. After his retirement
in 1973 from operation of a Mountain Home supermarket and a Gassville, Ark. meat
processing plant, Mr. Livingston moved to Nixa. He was a member of Mountain Home
United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Adams, Mathis, Tex.
and Mrs. Virginia Bryant, Nixa.
Livingston, Thomas Roy 1894 - 13 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
AND
Livingston, Vernettie (McGriff) 1891 - 13 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8

Double funeral services for Thomas Roy Livingston, 75 and his wife, Vernettie,
78, were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Billings High School auditorium with the Revs,
Roy Wilson and John Tranbarger officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
under direction of the Greenlawn Funeral Home. The elderly couple was killed in a cartrain crash in Billings Wednesday afternoon. A retired farmer and painter, Livingston was
a member of the Methodist Church. He and his wife are survived by four sons, Tennyson
Livingston, Aurora, Ill., Bennett C. Livingston, Granite City, Ill., Roger E. Livingston,
Beatrice, Neb., and Monte D. Livingston, Richmond; a daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Malcolm,
Springfield, and 15 grandchildren. Livingston is also survived by three brothers, Robert,
Iberia, J. W., Tuscumbia, And Stanley, Etterville, and four sisters, Mrs. G. A. Barr, York,
Neb., Mrs. G. A. Berry, Tuscumbia, Mrs. Nettie Mace, Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Hazel
Woody, St. Louis. Mrs. Livingston also is survived by a sister, Mrs. Carrie Downing,
Adalanto, Calif.. and a brother, Brice, McGriff, Adelanto.
Lloyd, Harold H. 1898 - 14 Jan 1951 CCR 18 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of C.P. & Catherine Lloyd; married Emma]
Harold H. Lloyd, 52, of Spokane, MO., died Sunday in the St. Johns Hospital in
Springfield following a five weeks illness. Mr. Lloyd was born in Springfield, the son of
the late C.P. and Catherine Lloyd, pioneer Greene county residents. In 1927, Mr. Lloyd
moved to Jefferson City where he lived for 19 years. About four years ago, he moved to
Spokane where he entered the poultry business. Surviving are his wife, Emma; a
daughter, Mrs. G.V. Mitchell of St. Louis; two brothers, Hugh Lloyd of Springfield and
Guy Lloyd of Miller; four sisters, Mrs. R.E. Howerton of Carthage, Mrs. C. Nick Sprong
of Springfield, Mrs. J.H. Boatman and Mrs. John Snow, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; one
granddaughter, Miss Barbara Jo Mitchell of St. Louis. Funeral services were under
direction of Herman Lohmeyer of Springfield.
Lloyd, Parker 1910 - 24 Jun 1968 CCR 27 Jun 1968 p8
Parker Lloyd, 57, Ozark, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
at 10:45 a.m. Monday after an apparent heart attack. Employed as a concrete finisher for
Plymate and Co. Contractors in Springfield. Mr. Lloyd suffered an apparent heart attack
while working at Ozark-York Air Conditioner and Heating in Springfield. He is survived
by his wife, Vivian; one daughter, Mrs. Minerva Edmondson, Maysville, Ark.; three
sons, Grady J., Ozark, Wesley H., Miller, Phillip D., Navy of Little Creek, Norfolk, Va.;
two brothers; two sisters; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
today in the Old Bennington Presbyterian Church, Bennington, Okla. with the Rev. R. R.
Craig officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Murray of
Durant, Okla. The body was in Harris Funeral Home until 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Lockhart, Lois L. (Troutt) 4 Jan 1914 - 30 Dec 1993 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of George & Meda (Hodges) Troutt; married 2 Nov 1930 Loyal R.
Lockhart]
Lois L. Lockhart, 79, Wichita, Kan., formerly of Sparta, died Thursday, Dec. 30,
1993 at 9:51 a.m., in her home following a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 4, 1914 in
McDonald, Kan., the daughter of George and Meda Hodges Troutt. She was united in
marriage Nov. 2, 1930 to Loyal R. Lockhart. She had resided in Sparta from 1935 to

1954 before moving to Wichita, Kan. She was a homemaker and a member of the West
Side Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Loyal Lockhart,
Aug. 29, 1967; one sister, Opal McMullin; one brother, John Lloyd Troutt. Survivors
include a daughter, Floretta Swearengin, Joplin; a brother, Howard Troutt, and his wife,
Effie, Nixa; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; Graveside services were
Tuesday, Jan. 4, in the Sparta Cemetery, with the Rev. Don Vernon officiating, under the
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lockhart, Louella (Trueblood) 30 Oct 1876 - 12 Oct 1959 CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
Funeral services for Mrs. Louella Lockhart, 82, who died Monday at Cheyenne
County Hospital, St. Francis, Kan. will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Sparta Church of
Christ, with Clyde Shrum officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A former resident of Sparta, Mrs. Lockhart was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Loyal of Wichita and
Kyle, Pine Wood, Minn.; two daughters, Mrs. Bernice Huffman, Sparta and Mrs. Edna
Bannister, McDonald, Kan., a brother, Earl Trueblood, Denver, a sister, Mrs. Edna
Kirkpatrick, Loveland, Colo., six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Lockhart, Loyal R. 12 Apr 1911 - 29 Aug 1967
CCR 7 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: married Lois L. Troutt 4 Jan 1914 - 30 Dec 1993]
Funeral services for Loyal R. Lockhart, 56, Wichita, a former resident of Sparta,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Lockhart, a shipping clerk, died at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, following a heart attack while at work. Born in
McDonald, Kan., Mr. Lockhart moved to Sparta in 1935 where he was engaged in
farming and operated a cafe for a short time. He moved to Wichita in 1954. He was a
member of the Sparta Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Lois; one daughter,
Mrs. Floretta M. Swearengin, Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Banister, McDonald, Kan.
and Mrs. Bernice Huffman, Sparta; and three grandchildren.
Lockmiller, Gary Walter 1958 - Dec 1974 OH 3 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of William & ? (?)]
Gary Walter Lockmiller, 15, of 911 South West Street, died at 5:20 p.m. last
Thursday at the Cox Medical Center following a long illness. A sophomore at Central
High School, Springfield, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
Lockmiller; and one brother, Larry, all of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Sherrie Kakouris,
Ozark and Mrs. Terrie Myers and Linda, both of the home; and his grandmothers, Mrs.
Muriel Page and Mrs. Marie Roe, both of Springfield. Funeral arrangements were under
the direction of Chapel of the Ozarks
Loftin, Martha Ellen 1874 - 30 Jun 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Ellen Loftin, 88, a former resident of the
Thornfield community, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Thornfield Church with the
Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was in Bradley Cemetery with Clinkingbeard of
Ava in charge. Mrs. Loftin died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Christian Rest Home at
Ozark where she had resided two years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Evans, Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Genevieve
Deffenderfer, Ozark; three sons, Hershell, New Plymouth, Ida., Max, Wapato, Wash.,
and Del, Moline, III.; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Loftis, Charlie H. 4 Sep 1909 - 7 Nov 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: married Rena Nancy Welch 14 Apr 1911 - 22 Feb 2000]
Charlie H. Loftis, 80, a longtime Ozark resident, died at 1:04 a.m. Nov. 7 at St.
John's Regional Health Center. He was born Sept. 4, 1909, and was a member of
Romance Baptist Church in Romance, Mo. He married Rena Welch on June 16, 1929. He
is survived by his wife, Rena; five sons, Ken and Loftis of Ozark, Clifford of Hollister,
Delmar of Pontiac, and Delbert of Chadwick; one daughter, Freda Lane of Thornfield; 13
grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be today at Harris Colonial
Chapel of Ozark with the Revs. Jerry Cox and Jesse Loftis officiating. Visitation was
Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.
AND
Loftis, Charlie H. 4 Sep 1909 - 7 Nov 1989 OH 16 Nov 1989
[Note: married Rena Welch 14 Apr 1911 - 22 Feb 2000]
Charlie H. Loftis, 80, an Ozark resident for 25 years, died at 1:04 a.m. on Nov. 7
in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Mr. Loftis was born Sept. 4, 1909 and was a
member of Romance Baptist Church, Romance, Mo. He and Rena Welch were married
on June 16, 1929, at Romance. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rena; five sons,
Ken and Marlin of Ozark, Clifford of Hollister, Delmar of Pontiac and Delbert of
Chadwick; one daughter, Freda Lane of Thornfield; 13 grandchildren; and 21 greatgrandchildren. Services were last Thursday at Harris Colonial Chapel with the Revs.
Jerry Cox and Jesse Loftis officiating.
Loftis, Clifford W. 30 Oct 1931 - 21 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of Charles & Rena Loftis; married 8 Jan 1951 Zella Mae Stone]
Clifford W Loftis passed away Friday morning, April 21, 2000 at Skaggs
Community Hospital, Branson, Mo. after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife
Zella Mae of the home, two children, Leman Loftis of Branson and Connie Williams of
Bonne Terre, one sister, Freda Lane of Nottinghill, four brothers, Ken Loftis of Ozark,
Delman Loftis of Pontiac, Delbert Loftis of Wasola, and Marlin Loftis of Ava, six
grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Clifford was born at Romance, MO. on
October 30, 1931 to Charlie and Rena Loftis. He was baptized at the Romance General
Baptist Church at the age of 14. Clifford and Zella Mae Stone were joined in marriage at
Mountain Home, AR. on January 8, 1951. He worked at Lily Tulip for 27 years and
always enjoyed hunting, fishing, his music, and his farm. He strove to make the world a
better place. Those of us who knew him knows he succeeded. The truest tribute to the life
of Clifford can be seen in the lives he touched and heard floating on the breeze in the
music and laughter to anyone who would listen. Funeral services were held at the Harris
Funeral Home in Ozark, Mo. Monday April 24, 2000 at 10 A.M. Burial was held in the
McCoy Cemetery Ozark, MO. No formal visitation was held. Memorial donations may
be made to The American Arthritis Foundation.
Loftis, Delbert Dean “D.D.” 2 Feb 1938 - 28 Dec 2000 CCH-N 3 Jan 2001

Delbert Dean D.D. Loftis, age 62 of Wasola died on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Loftis was born on Feb. 2, 1938 in
Romance, and was the son of Charlie and Rena (Welch) Before retirement, Mr. Loftis
worked as a builder in Springfield, and had worked for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Kan.,
in addition to having operated a grocery store in Lebanon, and after having worked for
Kraft Foods for 30 years. He was married to Wanda Hillhouse for 29 years, with two
daughters coming from that union. He was baptized in 1951 and two years ago became
active in service at the Frontier General Baptist Church in Pontiac. He loved spending
time with his grandchildren and playing music with his family and at church. Survivors
include; his daughters, Debi Hartley of Ozark, and Shelia Stamper of Nixa; four
grandchildren also survive.
Loftis, Rena Nancy (Welch) 14 Apr 1911 – 22 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000
Rena Nancy Loftis, 88, of Ozark went to be with her Lord on February 22, 2000,
at 2:45 p.m. at St. John’s Hospital. She was born April 14, 1911, in Romance; Mo., the
daughter of Eli and Sally Bass Welch. On June 16, 1929, she married Charlie H. Loftis,
and they were married 60 years until he preceded her in death in 1989. She loved her
flowers, making quilts and crocheting but most of all, she loved and treasured her family
and friends. She was saved at an early age and lived a Christian life loving others more
than herself. She’s a member of the Romance Baptist Church, Romance, Mo. where she
and Charlie raised all six children. “Mom, Grandma,” your children and grandchildren
want to say to you, “thank you for loving us so much and for teaching us by your loving
example.” She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, six sisters and her
husband. She is survived by one daughter, Freda Lane of Nottinghill; five sons and three
daughter-in-laws, Kenneth and Dorothy Loftis of Ozark, Clifford and Zella Loftis of
Ozark, Delbert Loftis of Wasola, Delmar and Lorene Loftis of Pontiac, Marlin Loftis of
Oldfield, 14 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Also two sisters and one brother-in-law, Etuolia Taylor, Delouris and James Linder.
Visitation was held Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 at 6:30-8 p.m. Funeral services were held
Friday Feb. 25, 2000 at 10 a.m. at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Bob
Long and Reverend Hubert Swearengin officiating. Interment was at McCoy Cemetery
Ozark.
Loftis, Zella Mae (Stone) 30 Apr 1933 - 31 Jul 2002 CCH-N 14 Aug 2002
[Note: Daughter of Mack Preston & Nola (Conrad) Stone; married Clifford William
Loftis 30 Oct 1931 - 21 Apr 2000]
Zella Mae Loftis, age 69, Ozark, died July 31, 2002, in her home. She was born
April 30, 1933, in Thornfield, the daughter of Mack Preston Stone and Nola Conrad
Stone. She was a homemaker and was devoted to her husband, caring for him during his
long illness. Survivors include: Two children, Leman Dean Loftis and his wife, Margaret
Rose, Branson, and Connie Jean Williams and her husband, Rodney, Bonne Terre; six
grandchildren, Justin Kirk Loftis, Rayla Williams, Angela Moak, Brian Williams, Brian
Williams, Curtis Williams, and Eden Williams; several great-grandchildren; and a sister,
Alvera Watson, Springfield, Oregon. Her husband, Clifford William Loftis, and several
brothers and sisters preceded her in death. A graveside funeral was held Aug. 2 in McCoy

Cemetery with Rev. Robert Long officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Logan, Carrie (Horn) d 21 Aug 1947 CCR 28 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: married 28 Aug 1888 Merritt M. Logan]
Mrs. Carrie Logan, wife of the late Merritt M. Logan, died Thursday, Aug. 21, in
Kansas City at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E.E. Ellis. Other survivors are two sons,
Ralph of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Mehl, stationed on Siapan. Funeral services were
conducted Saturday at the Lohmeyer funeral home in Springfield by Rev. Hugh O. Isbell,
pastor of the Grace M.E. church. Burial was in Eastlawn cemetery. Those attending from
Ozark were Mrs. D.C. Leonard, Mrs. R.R. Hartley and Mrs. M.R. Logan.
Logan, Emmaline S. (Stine) 15 May 1908 - 8 Dec 1994 CCH-N 14 Dec 1994
[Note: Daughter of William Otis & Lalla Rook (Keltner) Stine; married Malcolm M.
Logan 20 Sep 1908 - 6 Aug 1990]
Emmaline S. Logan, 86, Denver, Colo., died Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994, in Denver.
She was born May 15, 1908, in Ozark, the daughter of William Ottis and Lalla Rook
Keltner Stine. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was
married to Malcolm Logan, who preceded her in death Aug. 6, 1990. Survivors include
two daughters, Sandra Hines, Lakewood, Colo., and Melinda Matson, Evergreen, Colo.;
one son, Michael Logan, New York, NY.; and four grandsons. Private funeral services
were held at Chapel Hill Mortuary in Littleton, Colo. Memorials may be made to
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association, 825 East Speer Ave. Denver,
Colo. 80220. Arrangement by Olinger's Chapel Hill Mortuary, Littleton, Colo.
Logan, Fredrica (Stinart) 1884 - 8 May 1950 CCR 18 May 1950
Mrs. Fredrica Loga, 85, died in the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Allie Maples,
four miles south of Clever May 8. She was a resident of Shawnee, Okla., but had been
visiting relatives here for the past five months. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs.
Verda Wright of Billings, Rt. 1, Mrs. Eunice Sturgis of Spokane, Washington, and Mrs.
Lois Sanders of Ada, Okla.; two brothers, Alec Stinart of Galena, and John Stinart of
Springfield; four sons, Charley Logan of Wewoka, Okla., Henry Logan of Spokane,
Wash., Roy Logan of Shawnee, Okla., and Clarence Logan of Holdenville, Okla.; 32
grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. The body was sent May 10 to Wewoka,
Okla., for services and burial by the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Logan, Jack 1925 - 9 Mar 1968
CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: married Betty Jean 16 Jan 1926 - 19 Mar 1999]
Funeral services for Jack Logan, 43, Reeds Spring, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Sixty-Five Church with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour
Cemetery under direction of Stumpff of Reeds Spring. A businessman and resident of
Reeds Spring the past seven years, Mr. Logan died in his home at 7:009 p.m. Saturday of
an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Betty; a son, Harold D. of the home; a
daughter, Betty, of the home and a brother, Bobby Lewis, Marionville. Other survivors
include four sister, Mrs. Anna Lee Loramges, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Dorothy Fay

Blakery, Hermiston, Ore. and Mrs. Lorene Hunt and Mrs. Mary Lou Dawn, both of
BIllings; and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ada Allen, Walnut Shade.
Logan, John Ronald “Bill” 20 Aug 1922 - 18 Sept 2001
[Note: Son of William Alfred & Frances Emma (Gibbs) Logan; married 30 Mar 1950
Joan Audrus]
John Ronald "Bill" Logan, 79, Hurley, died at 11:58 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001
in Cox Medical Center South. He was born August 20, 1922 near Hurley, Mo., to
William Alfred and Frances Emma (Gibbs) Logan. Mr. Logan served in the Army during
World War II from November 14, 1942 to October 20, 1945. He served in Hdq. Co., 1st
Bn, 13th Infantry, 8th Division. The 13th Infantry was known as The Golden Arrow
Doughboys. The 13th Infantry began their European Campaign on July 4, 1944 on Utah
Beach. The regiment took over 100,000 prisoners. The 8th Division suffered nearly
14,000 men killed or wounded. The campaign ended on May 8, 1945 meeting the
Russians at Elbe River in Germany after many battles which included the fiercest fighting
and heaviest casualties in the European Campaign. He was awarded the Infantry Bronze
Star, Purple Heart, Combat Badge, Good Conduct Medal, EAMA Service Medal with
four Bronze Service Stars. He was a member of VFW Post 3404. He married Joan
Audrus, daughter of Jess and Cora Mae (Blades) Audrus on March 30, 1950. They lived
and raised their children on their farm near Hurley. He was a retired farmer and a
member of the Hurley United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joan; three
children and their spouses, Dr. Michael J. and Jeannie Logan of Newport, Ark., Mary
Ann and Joe Lakins of Clever, Mo., and Kora Sue and David Lindsey of Hurley; six
grandchildren, Wesley Brian Logan, Stephanie Gayle Logan, Rebecca Dawn Logan,
Jennifer Ann Lakins Watson, Angela LaRee Lindsey and Jason Matthew Lindsey; one
great-grandchild, Jeremy Michael Seeley; brothers and sister, Gordon William Logan of
Rockford, Ill., Jesse Carl Logan of Hurley, and Virginia Glossip of Brookline. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with
Rev. Joyce Rush and Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial, with military honors by the
Veteran's Memorial Team, will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The Clever chapel will
be open Friday morning with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Veteran's Memorial Team. Springfield News-Leader, Sep. 20, 2001.
Logan, Levi Wesley 1868 - 6 Oct 1955
CCR 13 Oct 1955 p4
Levi Wesley Logan, 87, a retired farmer, died suddenly at his home at Crane,
Thursday, Oct. 6. Mr. Logan is survived by three sons, Lem, Alfred and Laurence, all of
Route 2, Crane, the latter of the home place; two daughters, Mrs. Vernie Hooten and
Mrs.. Pearlie Gold, both of Route 1, Billings; 12 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren and one brother, Will Logan of the state of California.
Logan, Malcolm Rice “Mack” 20 Oct 1873 - 15 Jan 1952 CCR 24 Jan 1952
[Note: Son of George W. & Elizabeth (Weber) Logan; married 1895 Ada Sina Jernigan
22 Jan 1875 - 12 Feb 1929; married Gertie E. Berry 23 Dec 1883 - 22 Mar 1942]
Malcolm Rice Logan, affectionately known as “Mack”, was born in Ozark, MO,
on October 20, 1873, and departed this life at his home in Ozark on Tuesday, January 15,
1952, at the age of 78 years, two months, and 25 days. He was one of eight children, four

sons and four daughters, born to Geo. W. and Elizabeth Weber Logan. In 1895 he was
united in marriage to Ada Sanders Jernigan, to this union four children were born, three
of whom survive. His companion died in 1929, and he was later married to Gertie Berry,
whose death occurred in 1942. He was converted as a young man and became affiliated
with the Ozark Christian church, where he remained a faithful member, having served as
a treasurer for many years. Practically all of his life was spent in Ozark. In the summer of
1950, ill health caused him to leave his home in Ozark, and move to the home of his
daughter in Maywood, IL., during which time he made many friends. In October, 1951,
he returned happily to Ozark and, as always, was so delighted to greet his friends. He
served the public in many capacities. He was Justice of the Peace for 30 years during
which time he performed 838 marriage ceremonies. He also served as coroner of
Christian County for some time and was in the insurance business here for many years.
Mr. Logan was a collector of important data pertaining to the history of Christian County
and recently presented his valuable collection to the City of Ozark. Survivors are his
daughter, Mrs. Sidney Hicks, Maywood, IL; two sons, Winford S. Logan of Aurora, IL.,
and Malcolm M. Logan of Denver, CO.; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Immel, Upland, CA.,
Mrs. M.W. Bingham, Springfield, MO., and Mrs. F. Erickson, Everett, WA.; four
grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three step-daughters, Mrs. Fred Meier,
Albuquerque, NM., Mrs. W. V. Montgomery, Albuquerque, and Mrs. Harold Langdon,
Birmingham, AL. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Ozark
Christian church with the Rev. Richard Pope of Springfield and Rev. B. Frank West of
Nixa officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Logan, Ona M. (Collins) 20 Mar 1907 - 3 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
[Note: Daughter of Homer J. & Dalcie (Stockstill) Collins; married Wilford Logan]
Services for Ona M. Logan, 72, Ozark were held Tuesday in Healy Chapel,
Aurora, Ill. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park. Mrs. Logan died April 4 in Christian
County Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a native of Christian County and a
member of Selmore Christian Church. She and her husband, Wilford, moved to Aurora in
1929 and returned to Branson in 1968. Survivors besides her husband include one
brother, Hearal “Bill” Collins of the home.
AND
Logan, Ona M. (Collins) 20 Mar 1907 - 3 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 pB3
I would like to thank my friends for the cards, flowers, visits and prayers, during
my wife’s illness and at the time of her death. Your thoughtfulness will always be
remembered. God bless each of us. Winford S. Logan
Logue, Leola Katherine (German) 27 May 1909 - 23 Aug 2004 SN-L 26 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of John & Kate German; married 1930 William P. Logue who d 1982]
Leola Katherine Logue died peacefully on Aug. 23, 2004, at Ozark Riverview
Manor in Ozark, Mo. Mrs. Logue was born in Springfield to John and Kate German on
May 27, 1909. She graduated from Central High in 1927. In 1930, she married William
P. Logue of Springfield, and they were together for 52 years before his death in 1982.
They had two children, Rosanna Catherine Bradshaw and John Patrick. Mrs. Logue is
survived by her son, Pat and his wife, Patty, of Springfield; two grandsons, Timothy

Logue and his wife, Becca, of Ithaca, N.Y., and Christopher Logue of Iowa City, Iowa;
two granddaughters, Linda DeBerry and her husband, Bernie, of Dyersburg, Tenn., and
Betsy Burris and her husband, Greg, of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Matthew
DeBerry, Victoria Burris and Hannah Logue; three step-grandchildren, Mindy Brinkhorst
and her husband, Will, of St. Louis, Aimee Smith and her husband, Keith, of St. Louis,
and Bruce Brenon of Miami, Fla.; along with four step great grandchildren, Abbie and
Audrey Brinkhorst, and Gabby and Sydney Smith. Leola was a devoted and loving wife
and mother who saw her family through good times and bad. She and her husband, Bill,
especially enjoyed volunteering in several Council of Churches programs administered
by their daughter, Rosanna, such as the RSVP, Senior Discount and Walking Books
programs. They also were very involved for years as volunteers at St. John's Hospital.
Mrs. Logue was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for many years.
She always had a kind word and smile for everyone and will be missed dearly by all who
knew her. A memorial service will be held at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel on
Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at 10 a.m. Donations may be made to the Community Hospices
of America Foundation, Southwest Missouri Chapter.
Logan, Malcolm M. 20 Sep 1908 - 6 Aug 1990 NN-E 16 Aug 1990
[Note: married 1937 Emmaline Stine]
Malcolm M. Logan, 81, Denver, Colo., died Monday, Aug. 6, 1990, in Hospice of
St. John. He was born Sept. 20, 1908, in Ozark. He attended Southwest Missouri State
University. He retired after 37 years from Gates Rubber Co. He married the former
Emmaline Stine in Ozark in 1937. Survivors include his wife, Emmaline Logan, Denver;
two daughters, Sandra B. Hines, Lakewood, Colo., and Melinda P. Matson, Evergreen,
Colo.; a son, Michael M. Logan, New York City; and four grandsons. Services were
Wednesday, Aug. 8, in Olinger's Chapel Hill Mortuary, Littleton, Colo. Burial was in
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Littleton. Donations may be made to Diabetes Research
Foundation of Colorado, 1776 Vine St., Denver, Colo., 80206.
Lokey, James, Rev. 17 Mar 1853 - 22 Apr 1923
James Lokey was born in Johnson County, Virginia ( Note: We have been unable
to authenticate his birthplace), March 17, 1853, and died in Clever, Missouri, April 22,
1923, at the age of seventy years, two months and four days. He was converted early in
life and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was licensed to preach by the
Rev. D. P. Mitchell, father of the presiding bishop of this conference, to which Gordon
Lokey, a son of the deceased, is to be admitted on trial. Brother Lokey was a great
preacher of the evangelistic type. His records show over 5,000 converts to his ministry.
He baptized 1800 people. He was licensed to preach in 1873, and was admitted to the
Arkansas conference in 1878, Supernumerated 1908, Superannuated 1913. He was
united in marriage to Dora Jones in 1872. To this union were born two sons and three
daughters.
No one ever questioned James Lokey's conversion and call to preach. He
himself was as sure that God called him to preach the gospel as was sure of any
conviction that was ever laid on his heart. His family says, "Well done, faithful father;"
the church says, "Well done thou good and faithful servant, thou has been faithful over a
few things, I will make thee ruler over many things, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."
Contributed by his great-grandson, Jim Murphy.

Lone, W. R. 1898 - 28 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
Funeral service for W. R. Lone, 80 of Monett, brother of Mrs. Helen Wolfe of
Strafford, will be held tomorrow (Friday) in Buchanan Chapel in Monett with the Rev.
Vernon McBride officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Lone died
Monday in Springfield Medi-Center after a long illness.
Long, Bertha Ann (?) Young
29 Jan 1888 - Oct 1970
Bertha Ann Long, 83, of Clever died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 9:30
p.m. Wednesday after a long illness. Survivors include five sons, Paul Young of
Pasadena, Tex., Roy Young of Clever, Oren Young of Springfield, Howard Young of
Austin, Tex., and Junior Young of Seattle, Wash.; and two daughters, Dorothy Gold of
Clever and Eulah Pennington of Wichita, Kan. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Eli Routh and Jim Smith officiating.
Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of October 1970, in the margin.
AND
Long, Bertha Ann (Chapman) Young Arthur 29 Jan 1888 - 28 Oct 1970 CCR 5 Nov
1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of John B. & Nancy (Garrison) Chapman; married Samuel P. Young 25
Feb 1887 - 4 May 1941; married second ? Arthur; married 3 Sep 1954 Lawrence John
Long June 1882 - 27 May 1964; tombstones under both Young and Long, the Long one
with no dates]
Funeral services for Bertha Ann Long, 83, of Clever were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Eli Routh and Jim Smith officiating. Burial was
in the Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Long died
Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, following a long illness. Survivors
include five sons, Paul Young of Pasadena, Tex., Roy Young of Clever, Oren Young of
Springfield, Howard Young of Austin, Tex., and Junior Young of Seattle, Wash.; and two
daughters, Dorothy Young of Clever and Bulah Pennington of Wichita, Kan.
Long, Carlos Dean 26 Feb 1929 - 27 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
Carlos Dean Long, 49, Mountain Grove, brother of a Nixa resident, died Jan. 27
after apparently suffering a heart attack in his office in Mountain Grove. He was manager
of the H. & R. Block Tax Service. Mrs. Amel Blevins of Nixa is among those surviving.
Services were held Tuesday in the First Freewill Baptist Church of Mountain Grove with
burial in the Coon Creek Cemetery.
Note - change in index & Obit BLEVINS, AMEL IRIS (LONG) 27 Oct 1917 - 12 Apr 2000 gwobit
Long, Connie Lee 1947 - 16 May 2004 SN-L 18 May 2004
Connie Lee Long, age 56, died on May 16, 2004. A memorial service will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Don Blansit officiating.
AND
Long, Connie Lee 23 May 1947 - 16 May 2004 CCH-N 26 May 2004

Connie Lee Long, 56, of Springfield, died Sunday, May 165 in St. John’s
Regional Medical Center. She was born May 23, 1947 in Plainwell, Mich. She served her
country in the U. S. Marine Corps. On July 23, 1994, she and William Eugene Long were
united in marriage. Connie enjoyed her family and was a loving mother and
grandmother. Survivors include her husband, Bill; five children, Michael and Sally of
Australia; Jennifer of Butler, Ohio, Douglass of the home and Christopher of New
Mexico; three step-children, Delese of Laramie, Wyo., William Jr. of Salt Lake City,
Utah and Kaylyne of Ogden, Utah; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; four
sisters, Pat, Pam, Cindy and Jennie and two brothers, Brian and Danny. A memorial
service was held at 2 a.m. Thursday, May 20 in Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Don
Blansit officiating.
Long, Donald James 7 Aug 1940 - 12 Apr 2005 SN-L 15 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of James "Dick" & Vera Long; married Joe Ann]
Donald James Long, 64, Clever, Missouri, passed away at 10:40 p.m. April 12,
2005, in his home. He was born August 7, 1940, in Paris, Texas, to James "Dick" and
Vera Long. Don is survived by his wife, Mrs. Joe Ann Long, Clever; three stepsons,
Ricky Kee, Springfield, Billy Kee, Conway, Mo., and Morris Kee Jr., Springfield; seven
grandchildren; nine great-grand- children; siblings, Jean Walters, Red Bluff, Calif., Nell
Conn, Venus, Texas, Arlene Bruce, Iva, Texas, Robert Long, Bedford, Texas, and Veda
Suits, Carrollton, Texas. A celebration of Don's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April
16, 2005, in the family home at 763 Richwood School House Road, Clever. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a trust fund at Great Southern Bank,
West Battlefield Branch, in his name.
Long, Donald Lewis, Sr. 16 Apr 1942 - 27 Jun 2006 SN-L 30 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Lewis & Laverna Long; married 28 May 1960 Carolyn Thompson]
Donald Lewis Long Sr., loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away
June 27, 2006, in Springfield, Mo. He was born April 16, 1942, in Harveyville, Kan., to
Lewis and Laverna Long. He spent most of his life in Topeka and was a graduate of
Highland Park in 1960. The last 25 years have been spent in the Ozarks, most recently in
Spokane, Mo. Mr. Long worked in management for Kent Brown Chevrolet, John Hoffer
and Bill Kobach auto dealerships in Topeka. He enjoyed the building and custom
painting of old cars. He participated in many old car events. He was a member of the
Ozarks Antique Auto Club of Springfield. He was married to Carolyn Thompson on May
28, 1960, in Topeka. Surviving Mr. Long are his wife of 46 years, Carolyn, and their
three children, Michelle Varney of Ozark, Mo, Dawn Kramer and Donald Lewis Long
Jr., both of Topeka; a brother, Vincent Long and his wife, LuAnn, of Topeka; six
grandchildren in Topeka and three grandchildren in Highlandville, Mo. Memorial
services will be held in Nixa, Missouri, on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the Bridge
Church of Nixa from 1 to 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donald L.
Long Memorial Fund in care of the Davidson Funeral Home, 1035 N. Kansas, Topeka,
KS 66608.
Long, Frances (Smith) 9 Aug 1909 – 24 Sep 1991 NN-E 3 Oct 1991

Frances Long, 82, Ozark, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1991 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born Aug. 9, 1909, and was the daughter of Charles
B. and Ollie Mae Carroll Smith. She resided in Fort Worth, Texas, before moving to
Ozark seven years ago. She was a graduate of Draughon Business College and was a
member of Ozark Christian Church. She was also a member of Polytechnic Chapter No.
420 Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Texas, American Quarter Horse Association
and Crossroad Stockhorse Association. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law,
Carol Elnora and Denny Willis, Ozark; three grandchildren, Tamara Kaye Sweet,
Denver, Colo., T.Sgt. Thomas E. Tye, RAF Lakenheath, England, and Tracy Willis,
Mount Vernon; a brother, James William Smith, Fort Worth, Texas; six great-grandsons;
and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Long, in 1986;
her parents and a brother, Charles B. Smith Jr. Services were Friday, Sept. 27 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Brookline
Cemetery.
Long, Gene W. 25 Dec 1916 - Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Services for Gene W. Long, 62, formerly of Springfield, were held Monday in
Petaluma, Calif. Burial was in Marsh Air Force Base Cemetery. He retired as a chief
master sergeant from the Air Force in 1960 after 30 years in the service. Among those
surviving is a brother, Rance in Nixa and a sister, Mrs. Milo Thornton of Nixa.
Long, Geraldine Marie (Knight) Litton 26 Mar 1931 - Jun 2005 SN-L 23 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Raymond & Cecil Knight; married Otis G. Long]
Geraldine Marie Long, 74, Nixa, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2005, in her
home. She was born March 26, 1931, in Belle, Mo., to Raymond and Cecil Knight. She
and her husband, Otis G. Long, lived in Colorado many years before moving to Nixa four
years ago. Mrs. Long was a homemaker and attended the North Nixa Baptist Church. She
loved flowers, reading, and her boxers, but most of all, she enjoyed her grandchildren.
Her parents and a son, Dennis Litton, preceded her in death. She is survived by her
husband, Otis, of the home; a son and his wife, Randy and Pam Long, Boaz; six
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a sister, Alana Mahaney, Belle, Mo.; and other
relatives and friends. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, in the
First Baptist Church in Belle, Mo. Burial will follow in Union Hill Cemetery, Vienna,
Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Long, Katherine Jean (Shelton)
23 Dec 1953 - 21 Mar 2003
Katherine Jean Shelton Long, age 49, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, passed
away from cancer, Friday, March 21, 2003, in her home. She was born December 23,
1953. Kathy was presently employed by Premier Health Plans as an enrollment specialist.
She was a long time member and Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church, Ozark.
Survivors include two children, Steven Long and wife Cindy, Ozark, and Julie Girth,
Springfield; three grandchildren, Zackery Girth, Destanie Girth, and Reece Long; her
mother, Gracie Shelton, Ozark; two sisters, Melinda Shelton, Springfield, and Cindy
Stark, Nixa; an aunt and uncle, Mary and Stan Kerr, Branson; a nephew, Jeremy Woods
and Jessica and their child, Olivia; a niece, Angela Ghan and husband Matt, and their

children, Riley and Adam; her stepmother, Shirley Shelton; a stepsister, Carol Box and
husband Jason and their son, James; and a stepbrother, Dennis Herd and wife Nancy, and
their children Shane and David. Her father, Arthur Shelton, preceded her in death in
2002. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery,
Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, March 23, 2003.
Long, Lawrence John June 1882 - 27 May 1964 CCR 4 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Albert W. and Emma Emely Long]
Lawrence John Long, 82, Union City, a retired farmer of Stone County, died at 3
a.m. last Wednesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient for two
weeks. Mr. Long had spent most of his life in the Highlandville community. He was a
member of the Union City Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bertha of the home;
five step-sons, Paul Young, Jasper, Tex., Howard Young, Houston, Tex., Roy Young,
Route 1, Clever, Oren Young, Mt. Vernon and Junior Young, state of California.; two
step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Gold, Route 1, Clever and Mrs. Beulah Pennington,
Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Mae Landers, Riverton, Wyo.
Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery.
Long, Leonard E. 5 Sep 1929 - 12 Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Lola]
Leonard E. Long, 59, of Springfield, died Sept. 12 at Cox Medical Center South
after a short illness. Services for Mr. Long were held Friday at Redeemer Lutheran
Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Gerard Thies officiating. Burial was in National
Cemetery. A retired cable splicer with Southwestern Bell, Mr. Long and his wife, Lola,
were charter members of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Mr. Long was preceded in death
by four sisters and two brothers. His survivors include his wife. Lola; two sons, Randy,
Ozark, and Doug, Nixa; a daughter, Rebecca Long, San Diego, California; two brothers,
Everett "Manzo" of Bois d'Arc, and Alonzo, Willard; three sisters, Lora Herrera, San
Leandro, California, Clara Strange, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Hazel Johnson, Springfield;
and three grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa-Ozark
Lutheran Mission, c/o Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield, or Hope Lutheran
Church, Republic.
Long, Ralph C. 25 Jul 1912 - 27 Jan 2006 SN-L 29 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of William C. & Hulda (Cook) Long; married 7 Feb 1934 Ruby Worley ]
Ralph C. Long, 93, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at his home in Ozark, Mo. He was born
July 25, 1912, at Langdon, Kan., the son of William C. and Huldah Cook Long. Ralph
was raised in Kansas and married Ruby Worley on Feb. 7, 1934, at Cottonwood Falls,
Kan. In 1941, the Long family moved to Los Angeles, Calif., where Ralph was a candy
maker, baker and pipe fitter before going to work for McDonald Douglas in Long Beach
about 1954. In 1961 and 1962, Ralph and Ruby lived in Diggins, Mo., where Ralph tried
dairy farming. After a couple of years, they moved back to California where he worked
for McDonald Douglas in Long Beach, and retired in 1974. In 1979, Ralph and Ruby
moved to Ozark. On Dec. 26, 1983, Ruby went home to be with the Lord. Mr. Long

bowled many years in Springfield with the Senior Citizens and had many active years. He
was a faithful member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Springfield for the past 27
years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Long; sisters,
Carmen Hutcherson and Dorothy Linder; and one great-grandchild. He is survived by
two sons, Gary Long and wife, Susie, and Robert A. Long and wife, Sharon; a daughter,
Norma and husband, Maurice Nichols; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Tuesday, January 31, 2006, at 10
a.m. with burial in McCoy Cemetery in Ozark. Visitation will be Monday evening
between 7 and 8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Long, Roy Lee, Sr. 3 Dec 1909 - 4 Nov 1970
CCR 12 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Andy & Iva Long; married Eva Beatrice Gregg 8 Oct 1912 - 21 Oct 1962]
Funeral services for Roy L. Long, 59, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris
Chapel, Nixa with Ronny Wade officiating. Burial was ion Richwood Cemetery east of
Nixa. Mr. Long died at 11: 20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 in Cox Medical Center after a
short illness. He was a member of Seminole Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of
the Springfield-Nixa area. Surviving are three sons, Leroy Long, Springfield, Larry Long,
Seven Mile, Ohio and Dewayne Long of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Jean
Keltner, Strafford, Mrs. Shirley Howard, Nixa, and Mrs. Sharon Carr, East Alton, Ill.;
two sisters, Mrs. Nora Umphries, Ballwin and Mrs. Elsie Wells, Des Moines, Iowa; and
five grandchildren.
Long, Ruby (?) Freelove
27 Nov 1889 - 6 Apr 1954 CCR 8 Apr 1954 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Long, 64, who died April 6, at her home near
Highlandville, were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the Jones Chapel south of Nixa.
Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Survivors include her husband Lawrence Long, one son, Elza E. Freelove and four
grandchildren.
Long, Sylvia M. (Deffenderfer) Schupbach 6 Apr 1904 - 1 Mar 1972 CCR 2 Mar 1972
p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas S. & Mary (Payne) Deffenderfer; married Franz Schupbach
6 May 1891 - 13 Apr 1948; married 18 May 1961 B. L .Long ]
Mrs. Sylvia M. Long, 67, of Ozark died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at her home after
a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community,. Surviving are her
husband, B. L.; two brothers, Henry C. Deffenderfer, Ozark and Glenn Deffenderfer,
Thermal, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Agnes Melton, of Ozark. Harris of Ozark will
announce funeral arrangements.
AND
Long, Sylvia M. (Deffenderfer) Schupbach 6 Apr 1904 - 1 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972
p4
Mrs. Sylvia M. Long, 67, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, at her home in
Ozark, after a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community and
was first united in marriage to Franz Schupbach. To this union, two sons were born, both
of whom died in infancy. Mr. Schupbach died in 1948. In 1961, she was married to B. L.
Long, who survives. Other survivors include a sister, Mrs. Agnes Melton of Ozark; two

brothers, Henry Deffenderfer of Ozark and Glenn Deffenderfer of Thermal, Calif.; a
stepdaughter, Mrs. Vaunda Gardner of Republic; and three step grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, in the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with Harley
Tallman and Dorman Dixon officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery near
Spokane.
AND
Long, Sylvia M. (Deffenderfer) Schupbach 6 Apr 1904 - 1 Mar 1972 OH 9 Mar 1972
p6
Sylvia M. Deffenderfer was born April 6, 1904 near Ozark, Mo. She was the
daughter of Thomas Spencer and Mary Jane Deffenderfer. She was first married to Franz
Schupbach and to this union, two sons were born. She was preceded in death by the sons
in infancy and Mr. Schupbach passed away April 13, 1949. She later married B. L. Long
May 18, 1961. Mrs. Long was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community and a devoted
Christian. She entered into rest March 1, 1972, at her home in Ozark at the age of 67
years, 10 months and 24 days. Surviving her are her husband, B. L. Long of the home;
one sister, Mrs. Agnes Melton of Ozark; two brothers, Henry Deffenderfer of Ozark and
Glenn Deffenderfer of Thermal, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Vaunda Gardner of
Republic; and three step grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
March 4, in the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with Harley Tallman and Dorman Dixon
officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Long, Timothy Loren 17 Oct 1949 - May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p 11
REPUBLIC - Services will be today at 10 a.m. in Crossroads Church west of
Galena for Timothy Loren Long, 26, of Republic. The Revs. Frank Eaton and Nathan
Johnson will officiate and burial will be in Crane Masonic Cemetery under direction of
Manlove of Crane. Mr. Long was killed in a three-vehicle accident about 1:33 p.m.
Saturday on Stone County Route 13, one mile south of Crane. Survivors include his wife,
Frances Lorene, a son Jason Loren of the home, his mother, Mrs. Freda Fugitt,
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Jan Kissee, Billings; a brother, Terry, Republic and his
grandmother, Mrs. Meree Long, Galena.
Long, Walter L. 14 Mar 1931 - 15 Jun 1990 OH 28 Jun 1990
A 59-year-old Rogersville man died Sunday afternoon after trying to save his 6year-old grandson from drowning. Walter L. Long was pronounced dead at the scene
Sunday around 3 p.m. after he drowned in the Finley River off Farm Road 14-153B
northwest of Bruner, according to the Christian County Sheriff's Department. Long, who
reportedly could not swim, tried to rescue his grandson, Michael Pacheco, Springfield,
after he began to struggle in water about 10 feet deep. The child also could not swim, the
sheriffs department said. Long was "fully clothed" and wearing work boots when he tried
to make the rescue, according the sheriff's department. Sparta residents Jerry Owens and
his wife, Shirley, rescued the pair from the water. Shirley Owens pulled the child from
the river and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him. Jerry Owens managed to
rescue Long and both he and his wife performed CPR on him. Long, however, was
pronounced dead at the scene. Pacheco was airlifted by Hammons Life Line to St. John's
Regional Health Center, where he was listed in satisfactory condition.

Long, Walter W., Sr. 1903 - 22 Mar 1970 CCR 26 Mar 1970 p8
Walter W. Long, Sr., 66 of Rogersville, died about 11:10 p.m. Sunday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital following a brief illness. A longtime resident of the
Rogersville area, Mr. Long was a concrete finisher and member of Local 396. Surviving
are his wife, Fern; six sons, Clell Long of Springfield, Jesse Long of Grandview, Kenneth
Long of Neosho, Walter Long, Frank Long and Robert Long, all of Rogersville; three
brothers, B. L. Long of Ozark, Charles Long and Herbert Long of Springfield; one sister,
Mrs. Clara White, Springfield; 19 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. John
Perryman officiating., Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery.
Longhofer, Carrie C. (Ehrlich) 7 Sep 1914 – 26 Sep 1995 CCH-N 4 Oct 1995
Carrie C. Longhofer, age 81, of Ozark, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, died
Tuesday. September 26, 1995 in Riverview Residential Place, Ozark. She was born
September 7, 1914, in Shattuck, Oklahoma and was the daughter of C. G. and Amelia
Ehrlich. She was a graduate of Wichita State University. Mrs. Longhofer was a public
school teacher in Wichita for many years before retirement. She was preceded in death
by: her husband, Arthur; a sister, Virginia Blachley; and a brother, Charlie Ehrlich.
Survivors include: a daughter, Joyce Emerson, and her husband, Wes, Branson; three
grandchildren, Captain Jeff Long and his wife, Allison, Warrenburg, Scott Emerson, and
his wife, Michelle, Kansas City, and Jody Adams and her husband, Chris, Denver,
Colorado; two great-grandchildren, Katherine and Jackson Long; and a sister, Vivian
Steinert and her husband, Palmer, Shattuck, Oklahoma. Graveside funeral services were
Thursday in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas, with Rev. Dick Gorham officiating,
under the direction of Adams Mineral Home, Ozark.
Longworth, Elaine R. (Stephenson) 7 Feb 1924 - 3 Mar 1996 CCH-N 9 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Wade & Floy (Wilkinson) Stephenson; married 7 Feb 1924 E. H.
Longworth]
Elaine R. Longworth, 72, died Saturday in her home in Nixa, following a lengthy
illness. A memorial service was held Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at Aldersgate United
Methodist Church, Nixa. There was no visitation. Elaine was born the daughter of Wade
and Floy Wilkinson Stephenson on Feb. 7, 1924, at Somers, Iowa. After graduating from
Gowrie High School, she moved to Des Moines and was employed by Sears and
Roebuck. On June 5, 1948, she was united in marriage to E.H. Longworth in Ames. Iowa.
Moving to Nixa in 1991, Elaine was an active member of Aldersgate United Methodist
Church. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Ed; two brothers, Vaughn and Adair
Stephenson; and one sister, Gretchen Vinchattle. She is survived by: her two sons. Chris,
and his wife, Gail, of Ozark, and Nick, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two sisters, Beth
Skarshaug, of San Jose, Calif., and Gretta Johnson, and her husband, Howard, of
Stamford, Connecticut; one granddaughter, Jenifer Longworth, of` Shawnee, Kansas; a
brother-in-law, William Longworth, and his wife. Emily, of Garden Grove, Calif.; several
nieces and nephews; and many friends. The family requests that in lieu of flowers,
donations be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund. Nixa. The
body will be cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

Loomis, Bessie E. (Hopper) 29 May 1892 - 15 Apr 1961 CCR 20 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: married James Arthur Loomis]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Loomis, 68, who died in her home at Chadwick
Saturday were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery with Harris of Clever in charge.
Mrs. Loomis is survived by her husband, James A., Loomis, one son, Gerald Loomis of
Sparta; a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Papi of Englewood, Colo. and 11 grandchildren.
Loomis, Dorothy B. (Allen) 9 Jul 1924 - 12 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
Dorothy B. Loomis, of Oldfield, age 73, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, at St,
Mary's Hospital, Jefferson City. Ms. Loomis was born in Chadwick, July 9, 1924, to
Charley Allen and Sarah (nee Hall) Allen. She was a nurses aid in a nursing home. She
was of the Pentecostal Church of God in Eldon, Mo. Survivors include: one son, Charles
Loomis, Osceola; two daughters, Janice Luttrell, Iberia; and Judy Witt, Tuscumbia; two
brothers, Bud Allen, of Rogersville; Clarence Allen, Chadwick; five sisters, Elsie Gray,
Chadwick, Elma Moody of Sparta; Florence Newberry of Nixa; Gladys Gilberts,
Oldfield; Hazel Jenkins of Sparta. Ms. Loomis has seven grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren. Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. May 16, 1998, in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Griswold Kays in
Eldon, Mo.
Loomis, Douglas Howard, Sr. 5 Nov 1934 - 14 Apr 1990 OH 19 Apr 1990
Douglas H. Loomis Sr., 55 Sparta, died Saturday, April 14 1990 in St. Johns
Regional Health Center. Springfield- He was born Nov, 5, 1934 in Chadwick, to Thomas
and Blanche Loomis, and was married to Shirley Gideon on Jan. 21, 1960. He retired as a
sergeant first class in the U.S. Army after 20 years service. He was a member of the
Sparta Law Enforcement Agency and a member of VFW Post No. 7628, Ozark. He is
survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; four sons, Danny and James, both of Sparta,
Douglas Jr., Ozark, and Jerry, of the home; two daughters, Linda Baker and Sherry
Hacker, both of Ozark; three. brothers, Charles, state of Washington, Wayne, Sparta, and
J.T., state of California; three sisters, Betty Wilson, state of California, Molly Brainard,
state of Connecticut, and Helen Brooks, Springfield; and 10 grandchildren. Services were
Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. John Hyde Officiating. Burial with full
military honors was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Loomis, Earl A. 4 Aug 1905 – 11 Nov 1995
Earl A. Loomis. 90, of Chadwick, died Saturday. Nov. 11, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born Aug. 4, 1905. and was the son of Howard and Frances
Shipman Loomis. He lived throughout his life in the Chadwick area, spending many
summers in Kingsburg, Calif., before retiring from Del Monte Canning Company in
1969. Mr. Loomis was a member of Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his
first wife, Tillie; his second wife, Mary; six brothers; and one sister. Survivors include
two children and their spouses, Joe and Jean Loomis, Chadwick, and Janie and George
Morrison, Oldfield; two grandchildren, Rhonda Stokes, Ozark, and James “Bo”
Morrison, Oldfield; four great-grandchildren, Courtney Sanders, Leslie Correll, and
Jayme and Caleb Morrison; a great-greatgrandchild, Dylan Sanders; nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Bally
Johnson, and the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery.
Loomis, Earnest Harry 23 Aug 1897 - 20 Jul 1960 CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
Funeral services for Earnest Harry Loomis, 62, who died July 20, at his home in
Chadwick, were held July 23 at 2 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church, the Rev., Charley
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Chadwick community.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Loomis; six brothers, John, James A. and Earl, all
of Chadwick, Edd of Mansfield, Paul and Fred of Fresno, Calif., one sister, Mrs. O. L.
Hassler of Springfield.
Loomis, Hiram Jud 1876 - 1 Oct 1961
CCR 5 Oct 1961 p5
Services for Hiram Jud Loomis, 85, of Ozark, who died in St. John’s Hospital
Sunday, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Galena Community Church. Burial will be in
Yocum Cemetery near Reeds Spring under direction of Cheatham of Galena. Mr. Loomis
is survived by three sons, Charley Loomis of California, Ben Loomis of Modesto, Calif.;
three daughters, Mrs. Emma Caudill of Ozark, Mrs. Inez Jordan of Springfield and Mrs.
Stella Wilson of Ponce de Leon; one brother, Tom Loomis of Buffalo, Okla; 19
grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Loomis, James Arthur 2 Mar 1896 - 9 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5 & OH 17 Feb
1972 p8
[Note: Son of Howard A. & Francis (Shipman) Loomis; married 1918 Bessie E. Hopper
29 May 1892 - 15 Apr 1961 ; married 5 Aug 1963 Icie Marie Williams]
James Arthur Loomis, 75, of Chadwick, died at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday at St.
John’s Hospital. He was a retired farmer and had lived in Chadwick most of his life.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Beniger, Englewood, Colo.; a sister, Mrs.
Gemonne Hassler, Springfield; three brothers, John and Earl, both of Springfield and
Fred of Pleasanton, Calif.; and six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark will announce funeral arrangements.
Loomis, Joe 5 Aug 1932 - 2 Nov 2002 CCH-N 13 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of Earl and Tillie (Jones) Loomis; married Jean]
Joe Loomis, age 70, of Chadwick, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2002 in
his home. He was born August 5, 1932 in Chadwick, the son of Earl and Tillie (Jones)
Loomis. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Loomis worked in construction and also
retired from Fasco Industries. He was a member of the Chadwick Fire Department.
Survivors include: His wife, Jean; a sister, Janie Morrison and husband George, of
Oldfield; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at
2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 6, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Bally Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery.
Loomis, Lydia (Moody) 20 Sep 1895 - 17 Apr 1968

CCR 18 Apr 1968 p1

[Note: Daughter of William Monroe & Sarah Catherine (McCullough) Moody; married
John L. Loomis 22 Nov 1892 - 16 Feb 1980; tombstone spells name Lyda]
Woman Killed in Auto Crash Near Sparta.
A head-on crash at the junction of Hwys 14 and 126 east of Sparta proved fatal at
4 p.m. Wednesday for Mrs. Lydia Loomis, 72, of Chadwick. Mrs. Loomis was a
passenger in a 1959 Chevrolet driven west on Hwy. 125 by her husband, John Loomis,
77. The Loomis vehicle failed to yield the right-of-way to a 1959 Chevrolet traveling east
on Hwy. 14 by Mrs. Ada Thompson 46. of Bruner. Mrs. Thompson was treated for
lacerations on he right knee and chin. The extent of Mr. Loomis’s injuries was not
learned. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Loomis will be under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Ozark. Her survivors include her husband, John L. “Babe” Loomis of the home
at Chadwick; five sons, Richard of Wenatachee, Wash.; Arnold Gene of Ozark, Don and
Reggie of Kansas City, and Jackie of Englewood, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Jewell
Wright of Ush, Wash., Mrs. Sylvia Atkinson and Mrs. Agnes St. Clair of Chadwick and
Mrs. Marie Davis of Sparta; 21 grandchildren and four great grandchildren; six brothers,
Cyrus and Richard Moody of Oldfield, Efton Moody of Marionville, Pleze Moody of
Galena, Homer Moody of Selah, Wash. and Albert Moody of Marion, Ind.; and two
sisters, Mrs. Becky Wright of Marionville and Mrs. Ella Adams of Oldfield.
AND
Loomis, Lydia (Moody) 20 Sep 1895 - 17 Apr 1968
CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Loomis,. 72, Chadwick who was dead on arrival
at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, following an auto
accident of Mo. 125 near Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Union Church in
Chadwick with the Rev. Don Downes officiating. Burial, under direction of Harris of
Ozark, was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Loomis, Mary Lois (Traylor) 24 Feb 1930 - 21 Feb 1998 CCH-N 4 Mar 1998
Mary Lois Loomis, age 67, of Sparta, died Saturday, February 21, 1998, in
Primrose Place, Springfield. She was born February 24, 1930 in Fresno, Calif. and was
the daughter of Madison Ambrose Traylor and Leshie Alzina (Hunt) Traylor. On
September 6, 1944 she and Wayne M. Loomis were married. Survivors include: her husband, Wayne; four children and their spouses. Sharon and George Sharp, Madera, Calif.;
Jean and Frank Gabel, Sparta; Tom and Judy Loomis, Stockton, Calif.; and Darrel and
Dixie Loomis, Sparta; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren; two
brothers, Glenn Traylor, El Monte, Calif.; and Floyd Traylor, Sonora, Calif.; many other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Blaine Sharp,
and three sisters, Alice, Esther, and Ruth. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday,
February 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead officiating. Burial
will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. Friday,
February 27, in the funeral home.
Loomis, Reggie Lee 21 Mar 1934 - 14 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Son of John L. & Lyda (Moody) Loomis; married 15 Jun 1957 JoAnn Hayes;
married Mary]
Reggie L. Loomis, 45, Pleasant Hill, formerly of Chadwick, died Nov. 13 at
Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, of injuries suffered in a traffic accident. A Chadwick

native, he had lived in the Pleasant Hill area for several years. He was an iron worker and
a member of the Iron Workers Local No. 10, Kansas City. Survivors include his wife,
Mary; a son, Michael W. Surrell, Belton; a daughter, Mrs. Pamela J. Schemm, Lebo,
Kan.; four brothers, Richard of Wenatchee, Wash,; Arnold of Osceola, Donald of St.
Joseph and Jack of Chadwick; four sisters, Mrs. Jewell Wright, Usk, Wash. and Mrs.
Sylvia Atkinson, Mrs. Agnes St. Clair and Mrs. Marie Davis, all of Chadwick; his father,
John L. of Chadwick; and two grandchildren. Services were held Sunday in the he Union
Church, Chadwick with the Rev. James Hobo Applegate officiating. Burial was in the
Chadwick Cemetery.
Loomis, Sarah (Workman) 21 Dec 1881 - 3 Nov 1961
CCR 9 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Richard Truax "Kit" & Eliza Jane (Mitchell) Workman]
Funeral services for Sarah Loomis, 79 a lifelong resident of the Chadwick
community, who died in the Ozark Rest Home Friday, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in the
Chadwick Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Clever. She is survived by a brother,
Millard F. Workman of Chadwick and several nieces and nephews of Chadwick.
Loomis, Shirley Jeannie (Gideon) 19 May 1942 - 18 Jul 2005 SN-L 20 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Eldo Burton & Ora Marie (McTeer) Gideon; married 21 Jan 1960
Douglas Howard Loomis 5 Nov 1934 - 14 Apr 1990]
Shirley "Jeannie" Loomis, age 63, of Sparta, passed away Monday, July 18, 2005.
She was born May 19, 1942, in Sparta, the daughter of Eldo Burton Gideon and Ora
Marie (McTeer) Gideon. On January 21, 1960, she and Douglas Howard Loomis were
united in marriage. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1990. Survivors include four
children, Sherry Barr and Kevin, Wayne Loomis and Theresa, Danny Loomis and
Angela, and James Loomis and Kim, all of Sparta; ten grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a brother, Don Gideon, Sparta; and three sisters, Dorothy Jackson, Sparta,
Faye Rantz, Kissee Mills, and Sue Schreiner, Sparta. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by four brothers and sisters: Leon Gideon, Dale Gideon, Eula Mae
Burkhart, and infant Eugene Gideon. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Loomis, Thomas A. 17 Dec 1887 - 13 Jan 1956 CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4
Thomas A. Loomis was born December 17, 1887 at Chadwick, Mo. the son of
Howard and Frances Shipman Loomis. On May 17, 1914, he was united in marriage to
Blanche Weter and to this union six sons and five daughters were born. Two of the sons,
Marion and Bobby, passed away in infancy. He spent most of his life in the Chadwick
community with the exception of about 18 years in California and Oklahoma. He was
converted in 1949 at the State Hospital in Mt. Vernon, MO. Survivors include four sons,
Charles and Wayne Loomis of Fresno, Calif., Jimmy Loomis of Los Angeles, Calif and
Cp. Douglas Loomis stationed with the Army in Korea; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth
Holbert and Mrs. Helen Brooks of Anaheim, Calif., Mrs. Eris Will and Mrs. Betty Neil
of Fresno, Calif and Mrs. Mollie Brainard of West Haven, Conn.; 23 grandchildren;
seven brothers, John, J. A., Ernest and Earl Loomis of Chadwick; Edd Loomis of

Mansfield, Mo., Paul and Fred Loomis of Fresno, Calif; one sister, Mrs. O. L. Hassler of
Springfield, MO; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00
p.m. January 15, at the Chadwick Union Church with Rev, Charles Shipman officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Loomis, Tillie (Jones) 1909 - 9 Jan 1967
CCR 12 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Martha Jones; married Earl Loomis 4 Aug 1905 - 11 Nov
1995]
Funeral services for Mrs. Tillie Loomis, 57, Chadwick, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Chadwick Baptist Church with the Rev. James Applegate and the Rev. Ivan Tatum
officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs.
Loomis died at 11:15 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, after a
lingering illness. A lifetime resident of the Chadwick community, she is survived by her
husband, Earl; a son, Joe, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Janie Morrison, Springfield; and a
brother, Bill Whiteker, Tucson, Ariz. Also surviving are four sisters, Miss Mary Jones
and Mrs. Julia Stevens, both Augusta, Kan., Mrs. Sally Morgan , Nevada and Mrs. Myrtle
Shipman, Ava; and two grandchildren.
Loomis, Wayne M. 16 Jun 1925 - 2 Feb 2003
Wayne M. Loomis, 77, Sparta, died Feb. 2, 2003, in Cox South Medical Center.
He was born June 16, 1925, in Christian County, the son of Thomas and Blanche (Weter)
Loomis. Loomis worked as a cement truck driver and was a member of Teamsters Union
No. 431. In 1998, his wife, Lois, preceded him in death after 53 years of marriage. He
was also preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Blaine Sharp; an infant daughter,
Betsy Jane; a brother, Doug; and four sisters, Ruth, Eris, Helen, and Betty. Survivors
include four children, Sharon Sharp and husband George, Madera, Calif., Jean Gabel and
husband Frank, Sparta, Tom Loomis, Lodi, Calif., and Darrel Loomis and wife Dixie,
Sparta; 19 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles "Bro" Loomis,
Bremerton, Wash., and J.T. Loomis, Calif.; and a sister, Molly Bernaird, Conn. Services
will be at 2 p.m. Feb.6, 2003, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell
Mead officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Loomis, William Charles 23 Oct 1898 - 25 Aug 1973 OH 30 Aug 1973 p9
[Note: married Bessie A. 6 Oct 1901 - 30 Jul 1953]
Funeral services for William Charles Loomis, 75 of Olivehurst, Calif. will be held
at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Sixty Five Community Church south of Ozark with the Rev.
Clifford Day officiating. Burial will be in the Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of
Adams of Ozark. Mr. Loomis died last Saturday afternoon at his home.
Looney, Goldie M. (Beard) 23 May 1923 - 21 Oct 1991 OH 31 Oct 1991
[Note: married Newell Looney]
Goldie M. Looney, 68. Billings, died at 10:25 Monday, Oct. 21, 1991 west of
Republic of Injuries received in an auto accident. The wife of the late Newell Looney,
she attended South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield. She is survived by a son, Lyle,
state of Oregon; three daughters, Karla Creed, Miller, Star Cox, Springfield, and Brenda
Hartsell, Billings; two brothers, Hobert Beard, Republic and Homer Beard, Cleveland,

Tenn; a sister, Mamie Graddy, Billings; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev.
Jesse Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Wade Cemetery.
Looney, Julia Kathryn (Rowles) 11 Apr 1920 - 6 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Frank & ? (?) Rowles]
Kathryn Looney, 68, of Houston, formerly of Republic, died Feb. 6 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Looney were
held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Meadors Chapel, Republic. Burial followed in Wade
Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Looney served as a nurse at the Texas County Hospital. Her
survivors include five sons, Denver, Jack and Keith, all of Republic, Stan, of Springfield,
and Robert, Billings; three daughters, Gladene White, Billings, Karen Kelley,
Springfield; and Connie Britian, Licking; her father, Frank Rowles, Houston; a brother,
Ted Rowles, Houston; three sisters, Arvil Hebblethwaite, Dorothy Poe and Marilyn Root,
all of Houston; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
Looney, Kirk Edward Nov 1960 - 12 Jan 1961
CCR 19 Jan 1961 p8
Funeral services for Kirk Edward Looney, seven-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Looney of Ozark, who died Thursday in Burge Protestant Hospital were at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Assembly of God Church at Republic with the Rev. Ray Hundley
officiating. Burial was in Wade Cemetery with Cantrell of Republic in charge. Besides
his parents, he is survived by one brother, Charles Rickey of the home; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dolen Looney of Republic and his maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McGinnis of Ozark.
Looney, Leah Kathy (Daniels) Cameron 1944 - 16 Feb 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990 & OH 3
May 1990
A "badly" decomposed body was found in a pile of flood debris along the banks
of the James River Tuesday afternoon. Police said it was too early to tell w hose body it
was, though it may be the body of a Hollister woman reported missing since Feb. 16. "At
this point, it's really, really hard to say" who it is, said Christian County Sheriff's
Department Investigator Roger Huffman. "As of now, we are going to have to wait for
the autopsy and make the identification by some other form of records." Huffman said at
the scene the gender of the body was not known. The body was discovered around 1:30
p.m. by three elderly men scavenging the banks of the river along a dirt road south of
Highway FF1 and FF4 in northern Christian County. They were looking for old cans and
bottles, Huffman said. One of the men smelled something bad and went for a closer look.
It was then that he found a skull, Huffman said. He then called the sheriffs’ department
and an officer was sent to the scene. The officer called back, verifying the claim, and
Huffman, Investigator Bill Miller, Sheriff Steve Whitney and the State Highway Patrol
were sent to the scene. Police used a backhoe to pull the body from the debris. It was
around 6:30 p.m. that the body was finally pulled from the debris. "It's in a pretty bad
state," Huffman said of the body. He said it appeared animals had been picking at the
body. "It looks like that may have been going on," Huffman said. "It doesn't take long for
(animals) to get at it." On Feb. 16, Leah Looney was reported missing when her exhusband, Stan Looney, told Greene County Sheriff's Deputies his truck was swept into

the James River when his wife drove across a swollen low-water bridge. He told police
he was able to escape but his wife was not. Earlier rescue efforts included searches by
divers as well as an early-April search through piles of wood and brush debris created by
high river levels in Greene County.
AND
A coroner's inquest has been set to look into the death of a 44-year-old Hollister
woman found along the banks of the James River in northern Christian County.
Authorities are looking for clues in the cause of death of' Leah Looney, who was
identified by family members who said a necklace, blue jeans, socks and a black shoe
matched those of Looney. Christian County Sheriff Steve Whitney was to meet with
Greene County Sheriff John Pierponte and a task force that has looked into the case
involving Looney; who was reported missing Feb. 15 by her ex-husband. An inquest by
Christian County Coroner Arthur Adams was planned for Wednesday night to look for
clues to determine if Looney died "as the result of accident, homicide or suicide.” An
autopsy performed last week in St. Louis failed to identify Looney, whose body was so
badly decomposed that it was impossible to use fingerprints for identification. Dental
records were also of no use since her dentures were missing. Family members finally
identified Looney Friday at the Greene County Sheriff's Department. Her body was
discovered last Tuesday by three elderly men who were scavenging the banks of the
James River, looking for old cans and bottles. Looney was reported missing in midFebruary after her ex-husband, Stanford Claude Looney; 49, told authorities the two were
in a pickup that was swept off a low-water bridge on the James River near Springfield.
The body was found about four miles downstream from where Stan Looney said the body
had been swept into the river.
Looney, Melissa K. 1980 - 8 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of Rick & Linda (Hayden) Looney]
Melissa K. Looney, age 7, of Cape Fair, died June 8 at the University of Missouri
Health Center after a long illness. Services for Melissa were held Saturday at the
Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Cecil Tolbert officiating. Burial was at Wade
Chapel, Republic. Melissa was a first grade student at Reeds Spring. Her survivors
include her parents, Rick and Linda Looney, one sister, Elizabeth, and one brother,
Rickey Dale, all of the home; her paternal grandparents; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Looney of
Cape Fair; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Hayden of Springfield; paternal
great-grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Looney of Republic; and maternal great-grandmother,
Mrs. Marie McGinnis, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation of Columbia.
Looney, Othel C. "Tick" 7 Dec 1921 - 5 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Jessie (?) Looney; married Imogene]
Othel "Tick" Looney, 65, of Republic, died June 5 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Looney were held Tuesday in
the Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Jack Day officiating. Burial was in Wade
Chapel cemetery. Mr. Looney was a retired employee of Custom Trailers, Springfield. A
World War II Navy veteran, he attended Black Oak Church in Marshfield. He is survived
by his wife, Imogene; a son, Leroy Looney, Tulsa, Oklahoma; two daughters, Carolyn

Comfort, Dallas, Texas, and Dee Ann Brosseau, Billings; three stepchildren, Ronnie
Ingram, Muskogee, Oklahoma, Lannie Ingram, Springfield, and Becky Forbis, Republic;
11 grandchildren; his mother, Jessie, Republic; and three sisters, Frankie Mooneyham,
Republic, and Evelyn Brown and Virginia Fuhr, both of Raytown.
Lopez, Michael 27 Apr 1953 - 6 Mar 2006 SN-L 8 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Ismael & Lea Lopez; married 28 Jun 1980 Donna Vigil]
On April 27, 1953, Michael Lopez was born in Trenton, N.J., to Lea and Ismael
Lopez. Mike died March 6, 2006, at 9:30 a.m., one month after receiving the diagnosis of
a "stinkin' tumor" in his brain. After growing up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, he
came to Springfield, Mo., to attend Evangel College in 1971. While at Evangel, Mike
was known for playing the guitar and for his big Afro hair! Before graduation in 1975,
Mike started working at KYTV in Springfield, Mo. On June 28, 1980, Mike married
Donna Vigil.... "Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in looking together in
the same direction." (Antoine de SaintExupery). To this union three remarkable kids were
born, Ginger, Michael Jr. and Rosa Lea Lopez. Mike completely loved his wife, and set
an example for other couples, helping them to grow together as he taught through the
Homebuilder's Couples Class at Hope Community Church, and a project for Ozark
Marriage Matters, and presented for the Assemblies of God Marriage Encounter. His
lifelong love of music and writing delighted his family and friends who enjoyed songs
played on his guitar, and each quick and witty remark. Mike was a great example of what
it meant to be a godly man, godly husband, godly father and friend. He gave all he had in
all of these talents and only offered the best, nothing less would satisfy him. Mike
continued to work at KYTV as Creative Services Supervisor and wrote many great
commercials and presentations for this community. Mike is survived by his wife, Donna,
and their children; his brother and sister in-law, Steven and Avonna Lopez, and their
children, Adrienne and Andrew Lopez, of Ozark, Mo. Mike lived a great life and
achieved many goals including running in 3K and 5K races. His family and friends wish
he would have stayed longer, but his job here was finished so God took him home. Now
he plays a golden guitar in Heaven, accompanied by his parents, who were waiting to
greet him. Visitation will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Walnut Lawn Funeral
Home, Springfield, Mo. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until the funeral
service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, in Hope Community Church, 2121 South
Blackman Rd., Springfield, Mo. Memorials may be made to Lopez Family Memorial
Fund, c/o of KY3, 999 W. Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807. Condolences may be
expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Lord, Clonie Lee 24 Jan 1945 - 31 Oct 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: married Janice]
Clonie Lee Lord, 44, died Oct. 31. Born Jan. 24, 1945 in Lead Hill; Ark., he was a
longtime resident of the Highlandville area. He was an employee of the Sundance Horse
Ranch of Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Janice, of Highlandville; two daughters, Kaye
Burns, Highlandville, and Crystal Lord, Highlandville; one son, Michael, Highlandville;
his mother, Jessie Miller, Branson; two brothers, Tira Miller, Kentucky, and James
Miller, Kimberling City; one sister, Annie Kyle, Branson; one grandson, Shane Burns,
Highlandville; and two nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Glessie Miller.

Services were held Saturday at Protem Community Church with the Rev. Gary Jennings
officiating, Burial was in Protem Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home
of Ozark.
Lord, Erma (Melton) 23 Jun 1910 – 13 Aug 1996 CCH-N 4 Sep 1996
Erma Lord born June 23, 1910, she arrived to meet Jesus at 11:15 p.m. August 13,
1996. She was preceded in death by husband, Doyle Lord, and survived by son and
daughter-in-law, Jack and Ann Lord. Daughter and son-in-law, Gail and Lawrence
Laubert, son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Sharon Lord, grandchildren: David and
Cheryl Lord, Janet and Taylor Rose, Richard and Sue Lord, Don and Dee Lord, Carolyn
and Mark Casey, Jonathan and Debbie Laubert, Julie and Yost Zakhary, Laurie and
Max Steinke, Macky and Stephanie Laubert, Elizabeth and Rex Beene, Michael Lord,
Deborah Lord, and 19 great-grandchildren. Brother, Frank Melton; sister and husband,
Wyval and Richard Donahue; nephews; Bob and Marcelle Woolfolk and sons, niece and
nephew in Nixa. Mrs. Lord was a former member and Sunday school teacher at Galilean,
Claredon Drive, Grace Temple, Hampton Place and other Baptist churches. Services were
12:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996, at Restland Memorial Chapel.
Lorenz, Carl H. 17 May 1927 - 13 Jan 2004 SN-L 15 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Harry & Lula Lorenz; married 1967 Arana]
Carl H. Lorenz, 76, of Nixa, Mo., went to his Eternal Rewards on Jan. 13, 2004.
His family and friends were with him as he wished in his home in Nixa. Carl was a
retired salesman from Sears. He was born in Harrison, Ark., the son of Harry and Lula
Lorenz. He was a World War II veteran and a member of Calvary Bible Church, Nixa.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; brother Johnny Lorenz; two sisters, Martha
Slaughter and Clara Brown; and stepsister Mary Plank. He is survived by his brother,
Frank L. Lorenz, and wife Barbara; sister Bonnie Lorenz and brother-in-law Ed Brown of
Springfield; stepsister Della Young of Fair Grove. Survivors include his family of 36
years, wife Arena; (step) son, Marty Pickney and wife Etta, and granddaughters Abigail
and Sarah of Richland; (step) daughter Tamara Manes and granddaughter, Chelsea of
Ozark. Survivors also include two children, Larry Lorenz, Springfield, and Judy Kean,
Hollister; grandchildren Dawn, Ryan and Shad; and three great-grandchildren. Carl was
loved and respected by a host of other family and friends. Graveside services are 10 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Evans Rd. exit, with Rev. Joe Fahl
officiating, assisted by Rev. Dominic Aquilino. Visitation is 6 to 7:30 p.m. today at
Greenlawn South. The casket will be closed at all times.
Lorenz, Harry J. 1901 - 1 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
Funeral services for Harry J. Lorenz, 77 of Springfield, father of Carl of Nixa,
were held April 5 in the Klingner Chapel. Mr. Lorenz died April 1 in Cox Medical Center
after a short illness., He was a retired Frisco Railway machinist.
Lorenz, Steven Eric 8 Feb 1976 - 15 Aug 2006 SN-L 17 Aug 2006 & SN-L 18 Aug
2006
[Note: Son of Frank & Mitzi (Dyer) Lorenz]

Steven Eric Lorenz, 30, Springfield, passed away at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 15,
2006, in Cox Medical Center South from complications of colon cancer. He was born
February 8, 1976, in Springfield. Steven was a graduate of Ozark High School Class of
1994, a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity at the University of Missouri 1995 to 1997,
and a 2004 graduate of Missouri State University. He was a two time Friday's Bartending
Champion. Steven was a longtime St. Louis Cardinals and Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan
and a well-known sports afficianado. He was preceded in death by his maternal
grandfather, Gene Dyer; and his paternal grandfather, Frank Lorenz. Steven is survived
by his father, Frank Lorenz and Mary Ann Campbell, Ozark; his mother, Mitzi Hasker
and Sam Hasker, Springfield; his sister, Stephanie Wingo and Brian Wingo, Hampton,
Va.; grandmothers, Pat Dyer and Fran Lorenz; along with countless family and friends.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2006, in St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, with The Reverend Paul McLoughlin celebrant. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with a prayer service at
7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Steven Lorenz
Memorial Fund in care of Finley River Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1176, Ozark,
MO 65721.
Lorrah, Charles K. 17 Sep 1914 - 10 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
Charles K. Lorrah, 73, of Clever, died at 9:40 a.m. Sunday at his home. Services
for Mr. Lorrah were held Monday in the Greenlawn South Chapel. Burial will follow at a
later date in California. Mr. Lorrah was a retired service station operator.
Los, Leendert "Lane" 1 Mar 1950 - 13 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
Leendert "Lane" Los, 53, Clever, died at 12:40 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at a
residence in Clever. He was born March 1, 1950 in Zwijndrecht, Holland, the son of
Daniel and Marie (DeWaard) Los. He was married to Linda H. VanderLoo on March 19,
1975. The couple then moved to the United States in 1985, and have lived in Clever since
1998. Los was an electrician by trade, and a member of the Prince of Peace Lutheran
Church in Springfield, the Clever Band Booster Club and the American Motorcycle
Association. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and uncle, Jan DeWaard.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Linda and a son, Sebastian, both of Clever; his
mother, Marie, Holland; an aunt, Aly DeWaard, Holland; brothers, Daan, Janus, Gert and
Meewuis; sisters, Janny Los, Lieneke VanHamersveld, and Marrie VanDerVeken; other
relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19,
2004, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Springfield, with Pastor Jim Banner
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery, Billings. Arrangements were under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in
the funeral home.
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Losh, Infant 5 May 1988 - 5 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Infant of Ricky & Sarah (Morgan) Losh]
Graveside services for Baby Losh, infant of Ricky and Sarah Losh, Sparta, were
held Friday in the Bruner Cemetery. Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, directed services for
the infant, who was stillborn. Reverend Joe Lafferty officiated at the services. Survivors
include the parents, Ricky and Sarah Losh; one brother, Kasey, of the home; maternal

grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Morgan, Sparta; paternal grandmother Mrs. Lorna
Losh, of the state of Colorado; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Losh,
Rogersville; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Hull, Sparta; and maternal
great-grandmother Leona Morgan, Forsyth.
Loucks, Clell Clifford 19 Mar 1924 - 2 Jul 1944 CCR 21 Jul 1949
[Note: Son of Lyman R. & Mollie Pamaula (Grider) Loucks]
Clell Clifford Loucks was born March 19, 1924, and departed this life July 2,
1944, in Burma, India, while in the service of the U.S. Army, and working on the Burma
Road. It was supposed that he was killed by Japanese airmen. Mr. Loucks attended
school at Liberty, south of Ozark, and until his entrance into the Army, had lived near the
Christian Center community through his lifetime. On Aug. 2, 1944, he was posthumously
awarded the Purple Heart for valorous service in the United States Army in the Asiatic
War Area. Left to mourn his departure are his father and mother, Lyman Loucks and
Mollie Loucks; also one brother, Ward Loucks and one sister, Wilma Bilyeu, all of
Ozark, Mo. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin
Chapel by Rev. Reg M. Mapes with burial in the Selmore cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home.
Loucks, Lottie E. (Goodhue) 29 Jan 1863 - 2 Apr 1948 CCR 8 Apr 1948
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Katie (Williams) Goodhue; married Michael Richard
Loucks 1847 - 26 Jul 1931]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lottie E. Loucks, 85, who died April 2, were held
Sunday, April 4, at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Reg M. Mapes. Burial
was in Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was originally a member of the
Ozark Baptist church, later transferring her membership to the Baptist church at Victory.
Survivors include four sons, Lyman of Ozark, Walter of Tulsa, Howard and Henry of
California, and five grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death about 15 years
ago.
Loucks, Lyman R. 3 Jun 1896 - 3 Oct 1966 CCR 6 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Michael Richard & Lottie E. (Goodhue) Loucks; married Mollie Pamuala
Grider 16 Feb 1901 - 4 Jul 1998]
Funeral services for Lyman R. Loucks, 70, lifelong resident of the Logan Ridge
community south of Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Loucks died at
8:35 a.m.. Monday in the Veterans Hospital, North little Rock, Ark, where he had been a
patient since 1960. A veteran of World War I, he was a member of the Logan ridge
Church. Survivors include his wife, Millie, Springfield; one son, Ward G., Springfield;
one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Bilyeu, Springfield; three brothers, Walter, Tulsa, Okla.,
Howard, Westend, Calif. and Harvey, Fresno, Calif.; three grandchildren and four great
grandchildren.
Loucks, Mollie Pamuala (Grider) 16 Feb 1901 - 4 Jul 1998 CCH-N 15 Jul 1998
Mollie Pamuala Loucks, was born on Feb. 16, 1901, to Jake and Betty Cook
Grider at Springfield, and died on July 4, 1998 at her home in Springfield. Mollie was

married to Lyman Richard Loucks and was a homemaker. Mrs. Loucks was preceded in
death by her husband, her parents, and one son. Mrs. Loucks is survived by one daughter,
Wilma E. Bilyeu of Springfield, one son, Ward Loucks of Springfield, and one sister
Opal Davis of Springfield. Also surviving are three grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren
and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the graveside on Monday
July 6, 1998, at 3 p.m. at the Selmore Cemetery with the Rev. Jesse Roberts officiating.
Burial followed in the Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Loucks, Walter G. 1 Mar 1892 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Son of Michael R. & Lottie E. (Goodhue) Loucks; married Dalay]
Walter G. Loucks, 80, of 2950 Boston Place, Tulsa, Oklahoma, a retired oil
producer and Tulsa resident since 1919 died Friday, Feb. 9. Mr. Loucks, a World War 1
Navy veteran and native of Ozark, was auditor and supervisor of operations for F. D.
Misener, early day independent Tulsa oil producer. He became a producer himself in
1946. In 1952, he was listed in “Who’s Who in Industry” in the South and Southwest. He
was a member of the Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, Independent Petroleum
Association of America and a life member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving
are his widow, Dalay; three nieces and two nephews.
Loughlin, John Louis 1920 - 30 Dec 1958 CCR 2 Jan 1958 p1
Funeral services for John Louis Loughlin, 37 of Springfield, who died Monday
afternoon at St. John’s Hospital, were held 1:30 Thursday afternoon in the Herman
Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield, with burial in National Cemetery, Springfield. A former
resident of Ozark, Mr. Loughlin was an exchange repairmen for Southwestern Bell
Telephone Co. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of the First Calvary Church
at Ozark. His death followed surgery last Saturday. Survivors include his wife, Charlene,
of the home at 1453 Luster Drive, Springfield; one son, Mike; one daughter, Cindy; his
father, Charles Loughlin of Chicago; three sisters, Mrs. Adeline Wolf of St. Paul, Minn.,
Mrs. Sue Boone of Joplin, and Mrs. Peggy White of Chicago.
Louis, Marcellus J. 3 Oct 1883 - 2 Jun 1966 CCR 9 Jun 1966 p1
Marcellus J. Louis, 82, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday , June 2, in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield.. A retired farmer, he had lived near Ozark since 1934. Mr. Louis is survived
by three sisters, Mrs. Olivia Wasser, Miss Matilda A. Louis, and Mrs. Adella Lanter, all
of Belleville, Ill. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Weaver Cemetery with
the Rev. Joseph Gosche officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Love, Barbara Lou (Batelle) 24 Jun 1930 - 11 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Elda Batelle; married Rev. John B. Love]
Barbara Lou Love, 57, of Nixa, died at 9:31 a.m. Jan. 11 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Love were held Jan. 13
at Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Dave Owings and family members
officiating. Burial was in the West Lawn Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas. Mrs. Love was born
June 24, 1930, in St. Joseph to Fred and Elda Batelle. She had lived in Nixa since August
of 1981, moving from Topeka, Kansas, where she had been employed as an

administrative secretary in the Topeka Public School system. She was formerly an office
manager for the Tri-County Baptist Association at Highlandville, and most recently was
executive secretary for Better Horsekeeping of Ozark. She was a member of the Eastern
Gate Baptist Church, serving on the staff there as church music director. Her survivors
include her husband, Rev. John B. Love, of Nixa; her mother and stepfather, Elda and
Harold Simmonds, of Topeka, Kansas; one daughter, Cathy S. Shoemaker, of Cashmere,
Washington; one son, Scott McCarter, of Mountain View, California; three stepsons,
Dick Love, of Houston, Texas, Dave Love, of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Marcus Love,
of Lexington, Kentucky; and eleven grandchildren. Local arrangements were made under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, of Ozark.
Love, Claude 21 May 1907 - 13 Feb 1967 CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Edwin Ellsworth and Grace Leta (Garrison) Love]
Mrs. Ed Love of Ozark was notified Monday morning of the death of her son,
Claude Love, 60, of Rockford, Ill. She was joined her Monday evening by a daughter,
Mrs. Thomas Floyd of Columbus, Ga., and the two flew to Rockford Tuesday morning.
Funeral services and burial were at Rockford Wednesday morning. Survivors include his
wife; two daughters, Mrs. Jim Williamson and Miss Julie Love, and a son, Thomas, all of
Rockford; and his mother and sister.
Love, Edwin Ellsworth 18 Sep 1881 - 12 Mar 1965
CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married 24 Dec 1905 CCM Grace Leta Garrison]
Edwin E. Love, 83, of Ozark, died Friday at 10 a.m. in his home. A retired
salesman, Mr. Love was a Jehovah’s Witness. He is survived by his wife, Grace; a son,
Claude, Rockford, Ill.,; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Lou Floyd, Columbus, Ga.; five
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel with James N. Shollenberger officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Love, Lois A. (Lowe) 20 Mar 1910 – 30 Nov 1994 CCH-N 7 Dec 1994
Lois A. Love, 84, Ozark, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994, in Laurie Nursing
Home. She was born March 20, 1910, in Christian County near Swan Creek, the daughter
of David and Maude Jenkins Lowe. In 1929 she was united in marriage to Virgil Love.
He preceded her in death in 1985. They lived in Kansas City from 1929 to 1980,
returning to this area at that time: She was a member of the Ozark United Methodist
Church. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Ralph and Nancy Love, Sunrise
Beach, and Norman and Jackie Love, Boulder, Colo.; four grandchildren, Terri Maples,
and Mike, David and Paul Love; four great-grandchildren, Staci and Trevor Maples, and
Meredith and Nicole Love; and a brother, Lloyd Lowe, Independence. Funeral services
were Saturday in Ozark United Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmy Young officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home.
Love, Lucretia L. “Keta” 1 Aug 1883 - 11 Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p8
[Note: married Walter Frank Love 13 Jul 1882 - 18 Nov 1952]
CHADWICK - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucretia A. Love, 91, former resident of
Chadwick, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Glesco

Roberts officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Love died early Wednesday in Kansas City where she had lived
since 1966.
Loveall, Rosa Angeline 14 Jun 1889 - Feb 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
We would like to thank all our friends for the flowers, cards, food and all acts of
kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one. The family of Rosa Angeline
Loveall.
Lovins, John G. 1953 - 28 Feb 2006 SN-L 2 Mar 2006
John G. Lovins, 54, Ozark, passed away February 28th in Cox South. Memorial
services will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2006, in Victory Baptist Church, Ozark.
Loveland, Alice Joan (?) Bash 17 Jan 1936 - 24 Feb 2004 SN-L 29 Feb 2004
[Note: married first ? Bash; married second ? Loveland]
Alice Joan Loveland, age 68, of Republic, Mo., passed away at 6:55 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2004, in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born Jan. 17, 1936,
in New York, NY. Survivors include four sons, Neil Loveland and wife Amber,
Republic, Jon Loveland and wife Rebecca, Springfield, David Bash of St. Charles, Mo.,
and Kenneth Bash and wife Michelle, Ozark; eight grandchildren; and a sister, Betty
Chapman, Strafford, Mo. Private graveside services are at a later date under direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial visitation is noon to 1 p.m. Monday, March
1, in the funeral home.
Loveland, Annabelle (Burks) 12 Sep 1927 – 13 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
[Note: Daughter of Gerald & Wilma (Johnson) Burks; married 1 Feb 1947 Raymond
Ross Loveland]
Annabelle Burks Loveland, 72, of Fordland passed away at 3:15 p.m. Thursday
January 13, 2000 at her home, Annabelle was born on September 12, 1927 in Rogersville
to Gerald and Wilma Johnson Burks, She was a graduate of Rogersville High School
class of 1945 where she was 3rd in her class. Annabelle was married to Raymond Ross
Loveland on February 1, 1947 and he survives of the home. Annabelle was a member of
the United Methodist Church in Fordland where she was treasurer for over 20 years. Also
surviving is her three daughters and their husbands Norma and Mike Robinson of St.
Peters, Nancy and Donald Sayre of Ozark, and Neva and Jack Wester of Birch Tree, two
sons and their wives, Michael and Rhonda Loveland of Fordland, Allan and Tammy
Loveland of Rogersville, Earl and Lois Porter of Rogersville, One sister and her husband
Donna Lou and Dale Galloway of Rogersville. Eight grandchildren John and Tracy Sayre
of Ozark, Bryan and Lealie Sayre of Ozark, Daniel and Douglas Loveland of Fordland,
Nathaniel and Nicholas Wester of Birch Tree, Matthew and Krista Loveland of
Rogersville. Two step grandchildren Michael and Meredith Robinson of St. Peters, three
great-grandchildren Ryan, Hannah and Elizabeth Sayre of Ozark, One Aunt Dee Mueller
of Springfield and a sister-in-law Betty Bolin of Springfield, several nieces and nephews
and cousins. Annabelle was a wonderful wife and mother and will be missed greatly. She
was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Earl Burks and a granddaughter Jennifer
Loveland. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2000 at the United Methodist

Church Fordland, with burial in the Fordland Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the
Alzheimer's Associations or the Diabetes Association.
Loveland, Clarence Ben 7 Jul 1895 - 14 Jul 1958 CCR 24 Jul 1958 p4
[Note: married 19 Jul 1919 Franc Marie Stull 25 Jun 1902 - 11 Feb 1996]
Funeral services for Clarence Ben Loveland, 63, who died suddenly of a heart
attack at his home near Bruner on Monday morning, July 14, were held Friday, July 18 at
2 p.m. at the Sparta Church of Christ, with Bro. Rue Porter of Neosho officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong
resident of Christian County, Mr. Loveland served as a milk hauler to Armour a& Co.,
Springfield and to the Major Cheese Co., Ozark At the time of his death, he was
employed as a truck driver for Custom Trailers, Inc. Springfield. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Franc Marie Loveland; five sons, Raymond of Alabama, Don of Michigan,
Jack of Springfield and Jim and Jerry of the home; four daughters, Alice and Mary of
Ozark, Betty of Nevada and Carole of the home; one brother, Elvin Loveland of
Rogersville and two sister, Mrs. Nellie Bledsoe of Sparta and Mrs. Mary Henry of Cody,
Wyo.
Loveland, Franc Marie (Stull) 25 Jun 1902 - 11 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of of Charles and Jenny Stull; married 19 Jul 1919 Clarence Ben
Loveland 7 Jul 1895 - 14 Jul 1958]
Franc Marie Loveland, age 93, of Sparta, passed away at 4:00 a.m., Sunday, Feb.
11, 1996 at Nixa Park Care Center. She was born June 25, 1902 in Osceola, Nebraska,
and was the daughter of Charles and Jenny Stull. She was a member of the Sparta Church
of Christ. On July 19,1919, she was united in marriage to Clarence B. Loveland. To this
union, eleven children were born. Survivors include five sons, Don Loveland and his
wife, Trudi, Ozark, Jack Loveland and his wife, Myrtle, Sparta, Raymond Loveland and
his wife, Betty, Rogersville, Jerry Loveland and his wife, Donna, Ava, and Jim Loveland,
Springfield; four daughters, Alice Sanders, Ozark, Mary Carey and her husband, James,
Ozark, Betty Stull and her husband, Ted, Buffalo, Carole Workman, Nixa Park Care
Center, Nixa; a sister, Ona Francone, Redding, Calif.; a niece, Evelyn Fink and her
husband, Jack, Alameda, Calif.; twenty-seven grandchildren; forty-two greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Clarence Loveland on July 14, 1958; a daughter, Dorothy; a son, James
Clarence; her parents; two sisters, Marcia and Helen; and two brothers, Morris and
Archie. She was a wonderful, loving wife, mother and grandmother, centering her life
around family. The love she shared with them will always be remembered. Funeral
services were Tuesday, Feb. 13 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray and
Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Loveland, Gordon Eugene 30 Dec 1920 - 16 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Edward T. & Agnes B. Loveland; married Laura]
Gordon E. Loveland, 67, of Springfield, died in his home Aug. 16 following an
apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Loveland were held Aug. 19 at the Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Frank Nickel officiating. Burial was in the Sparta

IOOF Cemetery. Born in Oldfield, Mr. Loveland had lived in Springfield since 1930. He
was an Army veteran of World War II, serving as a combat infantryman in the Pacific
Theater. He was a member of the Southern Heights Bible Church, and of the following
organizations: International Association of Chiefs of Police, FBI National Academy
Associates (past president of the Missouri-Kansas Chapter), Missouri Police Chiefs
Association, and the Missouri Peace Officers Association (past president). He was also a
member of the Missouri Council on Criminal Justice, the Executive Board of the
Springfield-Greene County Employees Credit Union, and was a charter member of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association. He served for many years as a police officer, and
served on the Board of Directors of the local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy
Association. He served for many years as a police officer, and served on the Board of
Directors of the local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mr. Loveland's
survivors include his wife, Laura; children Rick and Janis Seals, Vickie and Mike
Stafford, and Connie and Rick Austin; and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Loveland, Jennifer 1975 - 14 Jul 1979 OH 19 Jul 1979 p5
[Note: Daughter of ? & Norma (?) Loveland]
Services for Jennifer Loveland, 4, of Springfield, were held last Monday in the
Fordland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Houston Anderson officiating. Burial
was in Fordland Cemetery. Among those surviving is her mother, Mrs. Norma Loveland
of Springfield, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Loveland of Fordland and great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Burks, Rogersville. The child died last Saturday in
Cox Medical Center of injuries suffered when she was struck by a car Friday night.
Loveland, Lillie M. (Lowe) 1874 - 23 Apr 1965
CCR 29 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” (Burkhart) Lowe]
Mrs. Lillie M. Loveland, 90, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in the home of a son, Cleo,
1314 West State, Springfield, with whom she lived. A native of Chadwick, she also is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Cook, Denver, Colo.; two brothers, David Lowe,
Chadwick, and Harrison Lowe, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Laura Calvin, Lenox, Iowa; six
grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Ayer-Goodwin Chapel. The Rev. Wayne Lyon and the Rev. Chester Smith officiated,
with burial in Sparta Cemetery.
Loveland, Norma C. (Beck) 2 Aug 1943 - 17 Dec 2006 SN-L 19 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Erskin “Bud” & Thelma (Chappell) Beck; married 7 Nov 1959
Gerald Eugene Loveland]
Norma C. Loveland, 63, passed away December 17, 2006, in her home. Funeral
service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor Allan Maggard officiating. Burial will follow in Old Boston
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today, December 19, 2006, in the funeral
home.
AND
Loveland, Norma C. (Beck) 2 Aug 1943 - 17 Dec 2006 CCH-N 27 Dec 2006

Norma (Beck) Loveland, 63, Sparta, departed from this life on Dec. 17, 2006, and
was reunited with her savior Jesus Christ and many friends and family after a courageous
battle with cancer. Norma was born Aug. 2, 1943, in Cassville, to Erskin (Bud) and
Thelma (Chappell) Beck. On Nov. 7, 1959, she was united in marriage to Gerald Eugene
Loveland. Norma accepted Jesus Christ as her savior at a young age and has been a
lifelong Southern Baptist, serving faithfully at Calvary Baptist Church the last several
years. Norma was employed as a food service provider at Sparta School after her
retirement from Fasco Industries. She loved to cook and spend time with her family,
traveling, and was very proud she had visited all 50 states, reading and fishing. Her
family and friends will miss her greatly but know that she will be waiting for them in
heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Bennett Beck and Ray
Beck, and two sisters Georgia Johnson and Hazel Miller. Norma is survived by her loving
husband of 47 years Gerald Loveland; four children and their spouses Clay and Jonna
Loveland, Tammy and Jim Case, Joy and Tony Finney, all of Sparta, and Brian and
Sherrie Loveland of Nixa; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Anderson, Joshua Loveland, Jason
Loveland, Clint Loveland, Jacob Finney, Dusty Loveland, Whitney Finney, Kendra Case,
Kayla Case and Garrett Case; four great-grandchildren Dexter Loveland, Walker
Loveland, Logan Anderson and Alivia Loveland; two brothers Maurice Beck and Glenn
Beck; five sisters Naomi Patrick, Ada Gaddy, Wilma Harrison, Marie Shelly and Shirley
Todd; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 20,
2006, at 2 p.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Allan Maggard
officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation was held from 5
to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, in the funeral home.
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Loveland, Zella (Campbell) Keller 9 Nov 1901 - 10 Mar 1990 OH 22 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Charles N. & Lydia R. (McCarty) Campbell; married 15 Dec 1917
Floyd Keller; married second Frank Loveland 1896 - 1961
Zella Loveland, 88, Carthage, died March 10, 1990, in Freeman Hospital, Joplin,
after a short illness. She was born Nov. 9, 1901, in Christian County, to Chas N. and
Lydia McCarty Campbell. She lived in the Rogersville area until 1939, when she and her
husband, Frank, moved to Carthage. She was a member of the First Church of the
Nazarene in Carthage. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and three
brothers. Survivors include a son and his wife, Raymond and Eunice Keller, Carthage; a
brother, Blond Campbell, Ozark; a sister, Charlene Cave, Rogersville; two grandchildren;
four great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 13 at
Knell's Funeral Chapel, Carthage. A graveside service and burial was at the Pembina
Cemetery, Rogersville.
Lovis, Jeffery Dwayne
29 Dec 1953 - 11 Feb 2002
Jeffery Dwayne Lovis, 48, Mt. Vernon, died Monday, February 11, 2002, of a
probable heart attack in an auto parts store parking lot. He was born in Hurley, Mo.
December 29, 1953. He was married to Elizabeth Leidinger September 6, 1977. They
have made their home near Chesapeake the past twelve years, where he was a selfemployed auto parts buyer. Two brothers, Kenneth Warren Vineyard and Donnie Eugene
Vineyard preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; a son, Karl Lovis;

and a daughter, Jennifer Lovis, both of the home; his mother, Nellie Marie Wilson, Nixa;
three brothers, Buferd Vineyard and his wife, Sharon, Springfield, Oscar Lorenz,
Cameron and Billy Wilson and his wife, Darlene, Clever; a sister, Betty Compton,
Springfield; an aunt, Viola Medlin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2002, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with
Rev. Scott Killingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, south of
Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, February 14, 2002.
Lowe, Harrison 10 Feb 1890 - 27 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Oliver Richard & Elizabeth Ann (Burkhart) Lowe; married 21 Jan 1908
Stella Hursh born Feb 1892]
Harrison, Lowe, 79, of Springfield, died at 3:20 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center after a short illness. He was a retired carpenter. Surviving are a granddaughter,
Mrs. Betty Surby, Webster Groves, with whom he formerly lived; a brother, Dade,
Chadwick; and a sister, Mrs. Laura Calvin, Iowa. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel with the Rev. George Kilgore officiating. Burial was in
the Boston Cemetery at Oldfield.
Lowe, Lora E. 1908 - 9 Dec 1968 CCR 12 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Harrison & Stella (Hursh) Lowe]
Lora E. Lowe, 60, Ozark, died at 3:40 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital,
Springfield, after a long illness. A resident of Chadwick most of his life, her was
employed several years at Major Cheese Co. as maintenance supervisor. Mr. Lowe is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Brite Lowe; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Surby, Webster
Groves; two step-sons, Robert E. Brite and Ben D., Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs.
Barbara Lee, Baton Rouge, La.; his father, Harrison, Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Stella
Polly, Springfield; and three step grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Lowe, Stella A. (Ray) 1904 - 30 Jun 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1
Mrs. Stella A. Lowe, 61 of Ozark, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in BurgeProtestant Hospital after a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, Lora E. of
the home; a daughter, Mrs. Harold Surby, 852 South New, Springfield; two brothers,
Preston and Leroy Ray, both of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Essie Ryan, Springfield.
Mrs. Lorene Grove and Mrs. Ruth Oldham, both of Kansas City and Mrs. Artie Hawley,
San Francisco, Calif. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Klingner.
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Lowe, Stella A. (Ray) 1904 - 30 Jun 1965 CCR 8 Jul 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella A. Lowe, 61, Ozark, were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday
in Klingner Chapel. The Rev. Cecil Daniel officiated, and burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mrs. Lowe died Wednesday, June 30 in Burge-Protestan Hospital here
following a lingering illness
Lowery, Shirley N. 1928 - 7 Mar 2007 SN-L 9 Mar 2007
[Note: married Dr. B.E. "Brownie" Lowery]

Shirley N. Lowery, 78, of Springfield, formerly of Humansville, passed away
Wed., March 7, 2007, in the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Baptist faith. Shirley was united in marriage to Dr. B.E. "Brownie"
Lowery, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two daughters and their spouses, Maureen and Joe Long, Aldrich, and
Cindy and Brent Richards, Ozark; four grandchildren and their spouses, Tami and Ron
Greene, Clint and Melissa Noe, Jake Richards and Sarah Richards; and two greatgrandchildren, Alyshia Greene and Delton Greene. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Sat.,
March 10, 2007, in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Willard. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today,
March 9, 2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Lowery, Walter 1875 - 27 Jun 1970 CCR 2 Jul 1970 p8
Walter Lowery, 94, Route 1, Ozark, died at 1 p.m. Friday at Sunshine Acres after
a long illness, Mr. Lowery, a retired farmer, has been a resident of the Springfield area
for the past 20 years. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Reddish,
Springfield, and Mrs. Lou Crooks, Ponca City, Okla.; a son, M. D. Lowry, Ozark; five
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Don Gee Officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens.
Lown, Bessie A. 31 Jan 1880 - 1 Aug 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
[Note: married 4 Jul 1905 Robert C. Lown ]
Mrs. Bessie A. Lown, 96, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Sunday in Manhattan. She
was born Jan. 31, 1880 in Reno County, Kansas. She was a member of the Crestview
Christian Church in Manhattan. She was married to Robert C. Lown July 4, 1905. He
preceded her in death November 2, 1966. She is survived by one son, Wilforn Lown of
Manhattan, two granddaughters and five great grandchildren. Services will be at 10:a.m.
Wednesday at the Parkview Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Cemetery at Manhattan.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manhattan Christian College.
Lowrance, Jewell "Judy" Lorene (Browitt) 8 Jul 1921 - 27 Feb 2004 SN-L 1 Mar
2005
[Note: Daughter of Andrew & Ethel (Brooks) Browitt; married 25 Dec 1941 Gayford R.
Lowrance]
Jewell "Judy" Lorene Lowrance, 83, Ozark, Mo., departed from this life Sunday
morning in The Baptist Home, Ozark. Judy, the daughter of Andrew Browitt and Ethel
Brooks Browitt, was born in Hartville. She graduated from Hartville High School in
1940. Judy was united in marriage to Gayford R. Lowrance, December 25, 1941. To this
union two sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Dale Leon
Lowrance; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Gayford R.
Lowrance; one son, Gayford R. Lowrance, Jr., and wife Janyce, Fair Play, Mo.; grandson,
Kevin Lowrance; great-grandson, Keifer, Mexico, Mo.; granddaughter, Mary Ray; and
two great-granddaughters, Courtney and Ashley, Walnut Grove, Mo. Funeral services
will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in the First Baptist Church, Hartville, Mo.,
with visitation in the church from 12 noon until service time. Burial will follow in Steele

Memorial Cemetery, Hartville. Visitation is today from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, in The
Baptist Home, 1625 W. Garton Rd., Ozark, MO.
Lowry, Cora 1876 - 10 Oct 1966
CCR 13 Oct 1966 p1
Funeral services for Miss Cora Lowry, who died at 8:15 a.m. Monday in the
Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark , where she had lived since 1961, were held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Don Jewett officiating, Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery. Surviving are a niece and a nephew.
Loyd, Catherine (Arnold) 20 Aug 1905 - 30 May 1968
CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
Mrs. Catherine Loyd, 62, a lifelong resident of Billings, died at 12:15 a.m.
Thursday in Cox Rest Home, Republic after a six-month illness. A member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Billings, she is survived by a step-son, Lytell Loyd, Paramount,
Calif., two brothers, Paul and Joe Arnold, both of Billings; and one step-grandchild.
Rosary services were at 8 p.m. Friday in Cantrell Chapel. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m.
Saturday in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. William Connell officiating. Burial
was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Loyd, Raymond Boone, Rev. 3 Feb 1908 - 6 Oct 1979 OH 11 Oct 1979 p8
[Note: married Sophia Rozena Perkins 26 Jul 1910 - 21 Dec 1993]
Services for the Rev. Raymond B. Loyd, 71, Ozark were held Tuesday in Harris
Chapel with the Revs. Everett Chapel with the Revs. Everett Bryant and Robert Shank
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Loyd died Saturday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center after an illness of several months. A native of Gasconade county.
Mr. Loyd was ordained a Baptist minister at Union Chestnutridge Baptist Church in 1972
and had served at area churches, including Selmore and First Central, both near Ozark.
Surviving are his wife, Sophia; one brother, Royd, Owensville; and one sister, Mrs. Eva
Decker, Owensville.
Loyd, Walter Wesley 7 Feb 1897 - 3 Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Catherine 20 Aug 1905 - 30 May 1968]
Walter Wesley Loyd, 70, of Billings, died about 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, in
Aurora Hospital following a short illness. Mr. Loyd, a retired store clerk in Billings, was
a member of Billings Masonic Lodge, the 40 and 8 of the American Legion and Abou
Ben Adhem Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Catherine; his mother, Mrs. Martha Loyd,
Seattle, Wash.; and one son, Lytell of Paramount, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Cantrell Chapel at Billings with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Lozer, Aline (?) Bisher 11 Jan 1905 - 26 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
[Note: married Frank Bisher who died 1932; married Bill Lozer who died 1985]
Aline Lozer, 83, of Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Dec. 26 at Greenhaven Rest
Home. Services for Mrs. Lozer were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenlawn
Funeral Home South. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. A longtime resident of the
Ozark and Springfield communities, Mrs. Lozer was a member of Broadway United
Methodist Church. She was a longtime employ of the Southwestern Bell Telephone

Company in Springfield. Mrs. Lozer was the widow of Frank Bisher, who preceded her
in death in 1932, and of Bill Lozer, who preceded her in death in 1985. Surviving are a
son, Brooks Bisher, Ozark; a daughter, Shirley Zirwes, Kirkwood; two sisters, Thelma
Stratton Hays, Springfield, and Lillian Kemp, East Prairie: five grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Lucas, Frank 25 Nov 1905 - 17 Nov 1972 OH 23 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: married Agnes]
MTN. GROVE - Funeral services for Frank Lucas, of Rt. 1, Norwood, were held
at 2 p.m. last Friday in the Craig-Hurtt Hutsell Chapel here with the Rev. Eddie Altia
officiating. Burial was in Mountain Valley Cemetery, near Mountain Grove. A lifelong
resident of Wright County, he was a retired farmer and blacksmith. He is survived by his
wife, Agnes; one son, Albert, of the home; six daughters, Mrs. June French of Mtn.
Grove, Mrs. Lois Fullington, of Ozark, Mrs. Patricia Nix of Independence and Mary,
Mavis and Connie, all of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Artie Wilson of Stockton, Calif. and
Mrs. Dorothy Mitchell, of Mt. Grove; 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Luce, Albert A. Feb 1893 - 29 Sep 1960 CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
[Note: Son of Royal Sylvester and Margaret Luce; married Reathel Nelson]
Funeral services for Albert A. Luce, 67, retired farmer and life-long resident of
Clever, who died suddenly Thursday morning of an apparent heart attack, were held at 2
p.m. Monday at the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. He is survived by
his wife, Reathel; one son, Dean and one daughter, Mrs. Zella Wilson, both of Escondido,
Calif.; three brothers, Ollie Luce of Baker, Ore., Charley Luce of Republic and Robert
Luce of Jenkins; one sister, Mrs. Myrtle Wilkins of Rolla; eight grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
Luce, Charles F. 17 Dec 1882 - 3 Oct 1963
Funeral services for Charles F. Luce, 80, retired farmer of Republic, will be at
2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Baptist Church here with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial
will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mrs. Luce died at his home
Thursday after a lingering illness. He is survived by two sons, Howard, Greenville, Ill.,
and L. C., Pullman, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Nova Maul, Republic, and Mrs. Gladys
Cheatham, Galena; one sister, Mrs. Myrtie Wilkins, Rolla; two brothers, Robert, Crane,
and Ollie, Baker, Ore.; one half-sister, Mrs. Ethel Burks, Sparta; two half-brothers, Royal
Luce, Sparta, and O. R. Luce, Springfield; and six grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 4 October 1963 in the margin.
Luce, Crystal L. (Phelps) 19 Nov 1962 - 30 Jul 1999
Crystal L. Luce, 36, Republic, Mo., died at 3 a.m. Friday, July 30, 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Crystal was born November 19, 1962, in Wichita, Kan., to Bill H. and Karen Madison
Phelps. She was married to Chris Luce July 8, 1983. Crystal was a member of Hood
United Methodist Church, Republic, and was active with Republic P.T.A. She was also a

para-professional with Greene County Developmental Center, Springfield. Her father
preceded her in death on March 3, 1998. She is survived by her husband, Chris; two
sons, Alex and Adam; and a daughter, Ashley, all of the home; her mother, Karen Phelps;
and a sister, Misty Lane and her husband, Mark, all of Republic; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 1999, in Hood United Methodist
Church, Republic, with the Revs. Gary Griffin and Harold Mayes officiating. Private
burial will be at a later date in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever, under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral
home. The casket will be closed at all times. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Crystal Luce Memorial Fund to be used in the fight against cancer.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Luce, Dorothy M. (Gardner)
25 Jun 1911 - 4 May 1998
Funeral Card: DOROTHY M. LUCE June 25, 1911 Battlefield, Mo - May 4,
1998, Springfield, MO SERVICE HELD Clever First Baptist Church May 8, 1998 at
10:00 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev. James Gardner and Mark Smith MUSIC Debbie
Gardner and Joe Nelson ESCORTS David Reader, Michael Moore, Gary Chastain, Eric
Luce, Chris Luce, Jack Teaver FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Luce, Kyle R. 26 May 1909 - 22 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
[Note: Son of John T. & Catherine (Little) Luce; married 10 Aug 1929 Dorothy M.
Gardner 25 Jun 1911 - 4 May 1998]
Services for Kyle R. Luce, 69, Clever, were held Saturday in Clever First Baptist
Church with the Revs. Frank Gilmore and Howard Boyd officiating. Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery. Mr. Luce died last Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness.
He was a retired Frisco employee; a member of Clever United Methodist Church and the
Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; one son, Jay of Clever; a brother, Clay,
St. Petersburg, Fla.; a sister, Mrs. Jewell Quested, Diamond City, Ark. and four
grandchildren.
AND
Luce, Kyle R. 26 May 1909 - 22 Mar 1979
Funeral Card: KYLE R. LUCE May 26, 1909 - March 22, 1979 FUNERAL
SERVICES HELD March 24, 1979 at 1:30 P.M. Clever First Baptist Church
OFFICIATING CLERGYMEN Rev. Frank Gilmore and Rev. Howard Boyd
PALLBEARERS Marion Kerr, Paul Estes, Jack Swope, Lendsie Gardner, Herbert
Hodges Willard Little HONORARY PALLBEARERS Dale Little, Leo Lehman, Carl
Ghan, Josh Pope, Arlie Little, Curtis Thomas, Gilbert Perkins, Harold Wampler, Jr.
FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES.
Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Luce, Robert Henry 17 Jul 1885 - Apr 1964
CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Royal Luce & his first wife - Royal married 1888; married Jesse Pearl
Hart]
Robert Henry Luce, 78 of Crane, died early Tuesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Pearl of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Ora Fortner,

Aurora; a sister, Mrs. F. D. Wilkins, Rolla; a brother, Ollie Luce, Baker, Ore.; two halfbrothers, O. F. Luce, Springfield and Roy Luce, Sparta.; and a half-sister, Mrs. Ethel
Burks, Sparta. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Crane First Baptist
Church with the Rev. Robert Baker and the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in
Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Manlove of Crane.
Luce, Royal Henry 22 Jan 1906 - 22 Dec 1992 NN-E 30 Dec 1992
[Note: Son of Royal & Martha Luce, Sr.; married Lela Fae Inmon 31 May 1914 - 10 Jul
1983]
Royal Henry Luce, 86, Sparta, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Cox Medical Center,
South. He was born Jan. 22, 1906, in Springfield, the son of Royal and Martha Luce Sr.
He lived in Sparta for many years and was a dairy farmer. He was a member of the
Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Fae Inmon Luce. Survivors
include his sister, Ethel Burks, Sparta; and nieces and nephews. Services were held
Thursday, Dec. 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray and David
Dugan officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Ludwig, Rebecca A. (Pennington) 1961 - 27 Sep 2004 SN-L 1 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of James & Joyce (Warren) Pennington; married 1987 Kurt J. Ludwig]
Rebecca A. (Pennington) Ludwig, 43, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of the Kansas City
area, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at her residence. Services will be at noon
Saturday, Oct. 2, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will
be in Brooking Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel. The
family suggests contributions to the Victory Junction Gang or the Jeff Gordon
Foundation. Rebecca was born Sept. 17, 1961, to James and Joyce (Warren) Pennington.
in Kansas City, Mo., and had lived in this area until 1988. She was a medical assistant.
Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Kurt J. Ludwig of the home; two sons, Bryan
Pennington and Erik Ludwig, both of Ozark, Mo.; her mother, Joyce Pennington of
Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Jim Pennington of Independence, and Dennis
Pennington of Springfield; and a sister, Tammy Courtney of Independence.
Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd., KC,
MO 64133, (816) 353-1218.
Luetjen, Edwin Louis 29 May 1907 - 12 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan 1976 p11
[Note: married Hazel Ruth 4 Jan 1910 - 6 Jul 1978]
NIXA - Edwin L. Luetjen, 68, Nixa, died at 10:55 a.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. A native of Cole Camp, Mr. Luetjen was
a longtime resident of Kansas City, where he was employed with the Certified Brands
Coffee Company until his retirement in 1968. He moved to Nixa following his retirement
and was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield. Survivors include
his wife, Hazel; one daughter, Mrs. Carole Coates, Garland, Tex.; two brothers, Ferd of
Marshall and Olas of Cole Camp; two sisters, Mrs. Augusta Schmakenberg, Cole Camp
and Miss Hulda Luetjen, Kansas City and two grandchildren. Arrangements were under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Luker, Agnes Murl (Tienken) 9 Aug 1907 - 24 Sep 1976 OH 30 Sep 1976 p13

[Note: Daughter of Charles Henry & Ethel (Prator) Tienken]
BILLINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Murl Luker, 69, a restaurant
operator here, were at 11 a.m. at Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Bruce Lawrence
officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, The minister’s name was previously
listed incorrectly. Mrs.. Luker, a former nurse, died at 5:10 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A survivors previously listed incorrectly is a
sister, Mrs. Ethel Tienken, Billings.
Lumbard, Alta May 26 Jul 1909 -6 Jan 1992 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
Alta May Lumbard, 82, Ozark, died at 5:32 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 1992 in
Springfield Community Hospital. Arrangements will be announced by Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
AND
Lumbard, Alta Mae 26 Jul 1909 - 6 Jan 1992 NN-E 16 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Ernest Barton & May Elizabeth (Pulse) Lumbard]
Alta Mae Lumbard was born in Kimball, S.D., July 26, 1909, to Ernest Barton
and May Elizabeth Pulse Lumbard. She died Jan. 6, 1992 in Springfield Community
Hospital. She earned a bachelor's and master's degree, having studied at Huron
University, Huron, S.D., Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., University of
Kentucky, Lexington, Ky., Mozart Conservatory, Salzburg, Austria, and New York City.
She taught music in schools for 40 years, the last being in Harrison, Miamitown, and
Indian Hill, suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. She also maintained organ-choir director
positions at various churches and had a large class of private students in each place where
she lived and taught. She retired in Ozark in 1971 to be near her mother's sister, Florence
Pulse Landes. She was a member of Sparta Church of Christ. Preceding her in death were
her parents; a sister, Erma; and two brothers, Donald and Paul Lumbard. She is survived
by three nieces, Mary Elizabeth Lumbard, Paula Faye Lumbard, and Sue Ann Lumbard; a
nephew, Robert Ransom Weston, Chico, Calif; and cousins Ruth Ann Landes Hanks and
Dwayne "Bud" Landes, both of Ozark, and Margy Landes McKay, Springfield. Memorial
services were held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home with David Dugan and Dwayne Bray
officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparta Church of Christ.
Lumley, Truman William 28 Nov 1927 - 9 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Ves & Margie Lumley; married Martha]
Truman William Lumley, 61, of Springfield, died March 9 at Cox Medical Center
South following a short illness. Services for Mr. Lumley were held March 13 at the
Greenlawn Chapel North with Dennis Smith and Clarence Feeney officiating. Burial was
in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Lumley was born at Elkland Nov. 28, 1927, the
son of Margie and the late Ves Lumley. He was employed at Erickson Transport for 18
years, where he served as shop superintendent. He was a member of the Kansas
Expressway Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Martha; his mother, Margie; his
children, Jeanette Ford, Springfield, Linda Wallace, Painesville, Ohio, David,
Springfield, Wade, Ozark, Kyle, Ava, Diedre Parker, Ava, James Lowry, Bucyrus,
Kansas, David Lowry, Fair Grove, Bruce Lowry, Springfield, Debbie Bass, Nixa, and
Angela McLaughlin, of the home; 20 grandchildren; a brother, Norman, Springfield; and
four sisters,, Pauline Herren, Aurora, and Irene Robinson, Reva Lee Lewallen and Jodi

Brickner, all of Springfield. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sherl and Oral
Lumley. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Fairhaven Children's Home,
Strafford.
Luna, Delores M. (Carr)
21 Apr 1924 - 26 Feb 2005 SN-L 1 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Columbus & Maria Elizabeth Carr; married 1947 Leonard Luna]
Delores M. (Carr) Luna, Springfield, died February 26, 2005, in Cox South
Hospital. She was born in Fredonia, Kan., on April 21, 1924. Her son, Mark Luna, and
two grandsons, Joseph and Matthew Lathem, preceded her in death. Also preceding her
in death were her parents, Columbus and Maria Elizabeth Carr; sisters, Evelyn Walker
and Ione Goodwin; and brothers, Cecil Carr, Everett Carr, and Frank Carr. Surviving is
her husband of 57 years, Leonard Luna; five children, Linda Lathem and husband Ralph,
Strafford, Jase Luna, Broken Arrow, Okla., Rhonda England, Willard, Leisha McCrea
and husband Rick, Clever, and Ross Luna; seven grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; a sister, Mary Ward, Fredonia, Kan.; two brothers, George Carr and wife
Cele, Fredonia, Kan., and Charles Carr and wife Nadine, Wichita, Kan.; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005,
in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin immediately
following the visitation at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jerry Cooney officiating. Burial will
follow in the Maple Park Cemetery.
Luna, Leonard Vernon 23 Apr 1920 - 25 Jun 2005 SN-L 28 Jun 2005
Leonard Vernon Luna, 85, of Strafford, died on June 25, 2005, in Cox South. Mr.
Luna was born April 23, 1920, in Carthage, Mo. Mr. Luna was predeceased by his wife
of 57 years, Delores M. (Carr) Luna; a son, Mark Luna; grandsons, Joseph and Matthew
Lathem; his parents, Alva T. and Abbie E. Luna; three brothers, John, William, and
Byron; three sisters, Phyllis, Mary Elizabeth, and Beulah. He is survived by three
daughters, Linda Lathem of Strafford, Rhonda England of Willard, and Leisha McCrea
and her husband, Rick, of Clever; two sons, Jase Luna of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Ross
Luna; two brothers, Lester Luna of Springfield, and Taylor Stevens of El Cajon, Calif.;
four grandsons; three granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews. Services for Leonard Luna will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005,
in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Maple Park
Cemetery. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Lunsford, Marie (Weter) 18 Mar 1904 - 10 May 1994 OH 25 May 1994
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Laura (Myers) Weter; married 26 Jun 1926 Vollie Paul
Lunsford 2 Aug 1903 - 25 May 1961]
Marie Weter Lunsford, 90, Sparta, died at 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 1994 a
Lit’l Bit Country Private Care Center. She was born March 18, 1904 on Barber Creek
Farm in Christian County, the daughter of Frank and Laura Myers Weter. They later
moved to Bull Creek. She attended school in Chadwick. She was united in marriage to
Vollie Paul Lunsford in Ozark on June 26, 1926. They lived in Nebraska during the
Depression and then Washington state, where he had a saw sharpening business for the
lumber jacks. They also lived in California for many years where her husband died in
1961. Marie loved to oil paint and did lots of pictures of the mountains and the flowers

there. Marie returned to Ozark in 1969 and lived on the square until 1988, when she
moved to Sparta. She was very active in the Ozark Senior Center when she lived in
Ozark. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents; six brothers, Arthur,
Thomas, Clyde, Charles, Woodrow, and Mike; three sisters, Bess Loomis, Blanche
Loomis and Hazel Workman. Survivors include a sister, Mildred Walker, Springfield;
two sisters-in-law, Roma Weter, Sparta, and Juanita Weter, Springfield; her loving
caregiver friend, Rosalie Woods, Sparta; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 12, in the Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating under the direction of Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lupton, James R. 28 Aug 1930 - 11 Jun 2001 CCH-N 20 June 2001
James R. Lupton. 70. Ava, passed away at 1:04 p.m., Monday. June 11. 2001, 1,
in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He was born August 28, 1930, the son of Bart
and Modena (McCoy) Lupton. On Nov. 5, 1953, James was united in marriage to Erma
Lea Fitzgerald, and to this union two daughters were born. He lived his entire life in
Douglas County and was retired from Rawlings Sporting Goods. He was an active
member of the Dogwood Nazarene Church and a devout Christian. James loved the
outdoors, gardening and spending time on the farm with his wife and family. He was
preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. James is survived by his loving wife
Erma Lea, of the home; two daughters Mary Jo Rainey and her husband Craig, Ozark,
Mo., and Sheryl Jennings, Springfield, Mo.; four brothers Bill Lupton and wife Elizabeth,
Fordland, Mo., Barton Lupton and wife Hester, Ozark, Kenneth Lupton and wife Jo Ann,
Sparta, Mo., and Charlie Lupton, Nixa, Mo.; one sister, Christine Breshears and husband
Joe, Ava, Mo.; five grandchildren Shannon and Sean Jennings, Kimmie Jo, Josh and
Carrie Rainey; several other relatives; and many loving friends. Funeral services were at
10 a.m., Friday, June 15, 2001, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. L.V.
Holmes and Rev. Andy Hitchcock officiating. Burial followed in Ava Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2001, in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests donations may be made to the Gideons Memorial Bibles.
Lupton, Lesley "Les" 11 Sep 1953 - 24 Apr 1996 CCH-N 1 May 1996
[Note: Son of Bill & Elizabeth Lupton; married Charlotte Lasiter]
Lesley "Les" Lupton, 42, of Ozark, died Wednesday, April 24, in Memphis,
Tenn., from injuries sustained in a construction accident. He was born September 11,
1953 in Fordland. Survivors include: his wife, Charlotte Lasiter Lupton; two sons,
Michael Lupton, Springfield and Allen Lupton of the home; his parents, Bill and
Elizabeth Lupton, Rogersville; two brothers, Wesley Lupton, Fancy Farms, Ken., and
Dannie Lupton, Gary Indiana; a sister, Mary Howard, Rogersville and a host of other
relatives. Funeral services were Monday, April 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. James Eakins officiating. Burial was in Easter Cemetery near Fordland.
Lurvey, Ruby J. 1 Jul 1913 - 30 Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p11
Services for Mrs. Ruby J. Lurvey, 64, of 2675 East Division were at 1 a.m.
Tuesday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Raymon Tracy officiating. Burial was in East
Lawn Cemetery. The family will be in the chapel from 7 - 8:30 p.m. today. Mrs. Lurvey
died at 7:43 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. She was a member

of Seminole Baptist Temple and had been a resident of Springfield for the past 11 years.
coming from Marshfield. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Cara Hibbard, Guthrie,
Okla.; three sons, Jud of Ozark, Joe of Marshfield and Jim of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Opal
Rice, Springfield; and 11 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Heart Association.
Lurvey, Victor E. 28 May 1912 - 7 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of Rev. L.E. & Nellie May (Glidden) Lurvey; married 1939 Katherine
Clingan]
Victor E. Lurvey, 78, Nixa, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Community
Hospital, after a long illness. He was born May 28, 1912, to the Rev. L.E. Lurvey and
Nellie May Glidden in Springfield. In 1939, he married Katherine Clingan, Niangua, and
they lived in Springfield for more than 50 years. He spent 45 years as a builder and
developer. During World War II, he was a defense contractor and worked to build Fort
Leonard Wood, Camp Crowder, Lowery Field, Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Denver, and
personnel housing in Muskeegon, Battle Creek, Ann Arbor and Yepsilante, Mich. In
Springfield he developed 14 subdivisions and Twin Oaks Shopping Center. He built more
than 75 homes in Springfield and donated land for five city playgrounds. He was a
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Katherine; two sons,
Victor Lurvey Jr. and his wife, Linda, Tulsa, Okla., and Ronald Lurvey and his wife,
Barbara, Nixa; a daughter, Nel Cox, Springfield; six grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; and four brothers, Sam Lurvey, Merle Lurvey, Luther Lurvey and Dell
Lurvey, all of Springfield. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Junior, Art,
Glidden and John, all of Springfield. Memorial services were Wednesday in Redeemer
Lutheran Church with the Rev. Gerald Thies officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery under the direction of Klinger Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society.
Lusson, Virgil Frank 22 Aug 1945 - 24 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
Virgil Frank Lusson, age 53, of Ozark, died Thursday, June 24; 1999, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born August 22, 1945 in Waucoma, Iowa, and
was the son of Albert and Bertha (Bieker) Lusson. He and his wife Elaine, were married
March 15, 1973. Mr. Lusson retired as a salesman for a bookkeeping service. Survivors
include: His wife, Elaine; four children, Debra Johnson, Concordia, Missouri, Owen J.
Engen, Republic, Wayne Engen, Pineville, Louisiana, and Kelly Sheffield, Republic; nine
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Al Lusson, and a sister, Esther
Hoffman, both of Waterloo, Iowa; nieces and nephews. His parents and a brother, Merlin,
preceded him in death. A graveside service was 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Lutgen, Robert Warren 29 Apr 1943 – 12 Aug 1996 CCH-N 17 Aug 1996
Robert Warren Lutgen, 53, Nixa, went to be with Jesus at 2:15 p.m. on Monday,
August 12, 1996 in Cox South Hospital from a brain aneurysm. Bob was born on
Saturday, April 29, 1943 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the son of George and Eunice
(Sanders) Lutgen. On June 1, 1965 he was married to Lynda Walker, and to this union,
four children were born. He resided in Nixa for the past 20 years. Bob was employed at

Accurate Plastics for 15 years and most recently worked for Unimark Plastics in
Springfield. He was honorably discharged as a staff sergeant of the United States
Airforce after serving for eight years, 18 months of which was served in Vietnam. Bob
was active in the Nixa Fire Protection district for 18 years, serving in many capacities
such as fire chief, fire marshal and president of the board of directors. He actively served
God at Nixa Assembly of God where he was an usher. Bob had several hobbies, but his
favorite was anything to do with airplanes, from reading about them to building them to
flying his own ultralight. Bob will be deeply missed. A part of him will live on in each of
our hearts. He touched more lives than he will ever know. He is survived by his wife of
31 years, Lynda, of the home, three daughters: Natalie, Shawn and Terrie all of Nixa, a
son, Bobby of Nixa, ten grandchildren, also of Nixa, and a sister, Georgia Wilson of West
Port, S.D. Services were held Thursday, August 15, 1996 in the Nixa Assembly of God
Church with the Reverend Donnie Blansit officiating under the direction of Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home. Burial was held in Glenn Cemetery.
Luttrell, Robert Eugene 27 Mar 1926 - 17 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: married Bernita]
Robert Eugene Luttrell, 63, of Ozark, formerly of Galesburg, Ill., died Oct. 17 in
St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was
born March 27, 1926 and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the First
Christian Church of Ozark. Mr. Luttrell is survived by his wife, Bernita, of the home; two
daughters, Leslie and Carrie Luttrell, both of Kansas City; a son, Donald Luttrell, Denver,
Colo.; a sister, Katherine Coe, Galesburg; and a brother, Mare Luttrell, Midland, Texas.
Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Roland Schrunk
officiating; burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Luttrell, David Vernon 9 Mar 1969 - 2 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Glenn Allen & Elaine Luttrell]
David Luttrull, 19, of Rogersville, died at 1:30 p.m. July 2 from injuries received
in an automobile accident east of Fordland on Route A. Services for Mr. Luttrull will be
held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in the Marsh Funeral Chapel, Rogersville. Burial will be,
in McHaffie Cemetery. He is survived by his father, Glenn, of Rogersville; his mother,
Elaine, of Albany, Oregon; two brothers, Billy, of Highlandville, and Glenn Allen, Jr., of
Strafford; one sister, Glynis Mead, of Albany, Oregon; his great-grandmother, Matilda
Cornelison, Fordland; and a close friend, Jackie Ross, Rogersville.
Luttrull, Edna Leona (Horton) 21 Nov 1897 - 11 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Daughter of John Tolbert & Mary Emeline (Padgett) Horton; married Ottis
Emmitt Luttrull 29 Oct 1892 - 14 Jun 1974]
Funeral services for Mrs. Leona Luttrell, 50, of Bruner, who died Wednesday,
Nov. 10, at Springfield Baptist hospital, was held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the
McHaffie school near Bruner. Burial was in the McHaffie cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include her husband, O.E. Luttrell; five
daughters, Mrs. Elga Brown of Rogersville, Mrs. Vearl Moses of Waggoner, Okla., Mrs.
Floyd Robinson of Marshfield, Mo., Louis and June Luttrell of the home; six sons, James

of Rogersville, Ermine of Waggoner, Mo., Jackie, Bobbie, Chester, and Dean of the
home; her father, J.T. Horton of Bruner; a brother, Marion Horton of Springfield; two
sisters, Mrs. Martha Barnard and Mrs. John Marshall of Stockton, Calif., and nine
grandchildren.
Luttrull, Elmer Lawrence 6 Jul 1891 - 17 Jan 1969
CCR 23 Jan 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Allen Tolbert & Jane (Lay) Luttrull; married Lucy A. 1 Mar 1893 - 20 Apr
1971]
Funeral services for Elmer L. Luttrull, 77, Sparta, who died at 10:30 p.m. Friday
in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with
burial in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Luttrull was a retired farmer and a member of the
Apostolic Church. He is survived by his wife, Lucy A.; five daughters, Mrs. Clarice
Brown, Springfield, Mrs. Edrie Braden, St. Louis, Mrs. Mary Jane Calf, Sacramento,
Calif., Mrs. Christine Nimmo, Monett and Mrs. Elloene Davis, Kansas City; five sons,
Ray, Springfield, Don, Sparta, Steven, Nashville, Tenn., Amos, Ozark and Ronald,
Springfield; two brothers, Newet, Ramona. Okla. and Otis, Bruner; two sisters, Mrs. Ida
Osburn, Sparta and Mrs. Florence McHaffie, Sparta; 20 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.
Luttrull, Ermine Allan 20 Mar 1922 - 6 Jun 1973 OH 14 Jun 1973 p11
[Note: Son of Ottis Emmitt & Edna Leona (Horton) Luttrull; married Helen D.
Cornelison 31 Aug 1922 - 28 Dec 1986]
Ermine A. Luttrull, 51, Sparta, died last Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after an illness of several months. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two
sons, Glenn, Ozark and Vernon Lee, Springfield; five brothers, James, Ozark, Dean and
Jack, both of Sparta, Bob, Grand Junction, Colo. and Charles, Iowa; five sisters, Mrs.
Ruby Brown, Rogersville, Mrs. Dorothy Moses, Wichita, Kan.. Mrs. Betty Robinson,
Marshfield, Mrs. June Maggard, Willow Springs, and Mrs. Louis Harrison, state of Calif.
and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery.
Luttrull, Gus E. “Tooter” 24 Dec 1898 - 23 May 1968
CCR 30 May 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Tolbert & Parcita Jane (Lay) Luttrull; married Opal C. Jenkins 13 Jul 1907
- 6 Sep 1998; spelling from tombstone]
Gussie E. “Tooter” Luttrell. 69, died Thursday night near his home at Route 1,
Rogersville after suffering an apparent heart attack while walking home from the Finley
River where he had been fishing. A lifelong Christian County resident, Mr. Luttrull (sic two spellings in obit) was a farmer and a member of the McHaffie Community Church.
Survivors include his wife, Opal; two sons, Herbert, Superintendent of the LoganRogersville Schools and Leslie; and a daughter, Mrs. Betty Schweppe, all of Rogersville;
three brothers, Newton, Ramona, Okla. and Elmer and Otis, both of Bruner; two sisters,
Mrs. Ida Osburn and Mrs. Florence McHaffie, both of Sparta and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Burney
Claxton and Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery.
Luttrull, Jack 27 Jul 1940 - 28 Jul 1996 CCH-N 31 Jul 1996

Jack Luttrull, 56, Springfield, died Sunday, July 28, 1996 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born July 27, 1940 at Bruner and was the son of Ottis and Edna
(Horton) Luttrull. He was a long-time resident of the Sparta and Bruner areas. His parents
preceded him in death, as well as brothers, Bob, James, Dean, and Ermine Luttrull and an
infant brother. Survivors include: his wife of twenty-seven years, Iva Luttrull; six
children, Jerry of Mesa, Arizona, LeNette of Flemington, Shannon of Stockton, Caroline
of Springfield, and Teresa and Scot, both of Grand Junction, Colorado; 10 grandchildren;
five sisters, Ruby Brown, Rogersville, Dorothy Moses, Wichita, Kansas, June Maggard,
Willow Springs, Louis Hamblin, Langlois, Oregon, and Betty Robinson, Marshfield; a
brother, Charles Luttrull, Muscatine, Iowa; and other relatives and friends. Graveside
funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 31 in McHaffie Cemetery, Bruner,
with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Luttrull, Jaymon Ellis 13 Aug 2004 - 13 Aug 2004 SN-L 15 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Justin & Donielle Luttrell]
Jaymon Ellis Luttrull, infant son of Donielle and Justin Luttrull, Springfield,
passed away on August 13. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Sparta
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Luttrull, Jaymon Ellis 12 Aug 2004 - 13 Aug 2004 CCH-N 18 Aug 2004
Jaymon Ellis Luttrull, infant son of Justin and Donielle (Logan) Luttrull, was born
at 11:32 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2004 and died at 2:00 a.m. August 13, 2004. The
baby's family includes, his parents of Springfield; a sister, Kerina; a brother Justin
Luttrull, II; grandparents, Darrell Logan, Springfield, Donnell Woodruff, Salem, Melanie
Hutton, Springfield, and Gary Luttrull, Belton; great grandparents, Calvin and Naomi
Logan, Elkland, Don & Sally Luttrull, Sparta, and Mary Weter, Ozark; uncles, Wayne
Logan, Darrell Lee Logan, Derrick Logan, Jason Davidson, and Keith Luttrull; and aunts,
Sarina Smith, Kezia Lilly, Brandy Coke, and Crystal Duncan. A great-grandfather, F.G.
Weter preceded him in death. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 16 in
Sparta Cemetery with Rev. Gilbert Spencer officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Luttrull, Jessie Richard 20 Jun 1884 - 27 Sep 1966 CCR 29 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Allen Tolbert & Parcita Jane (Lay) Luttrull; SSDI gives 20 Jun 1883
birthdate]
Jessie R. Luttrull, 81, Bruner, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home
here. Luttrull, a lifelong Christian County resident, is survived by four brothers, Newton,
Ramona, Okla., Elmer and Otis, both of Bruner, and Gus, Route 1, Rogersville and two
sisters, Mrs. Ida Osburn and Mrs. Florence McHaffie, both of Sparta. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Luttrull, Jessie Richard
20 Jun 1884 - 27 Sep 1966 CCR 6 Oct 1966 p1

Graveside services for Jessie R. Luttrull, 81, Bruner, were at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept.
30 in McHaffie Cemetery. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Lutrull
died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Bilyeu Nursing Home here.
Luttrull, Leland Amos 24 Aug 1959 - 14 Jul 1990 NN-E 19 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of Amos & Marian (Grider) Luttrull]
Leland Amos Luttrull, 30, died Saturday July 14, 1990. Born Aug. 24, 1959, he
was the son of Amos and Marian Grider Luttrull, presently living in Springfield. He lived
most of his life in Ozark and attended Ozark Schools. He was a veteran. He is survived
by his parents, Amos and Marian Luttrull, Springfield; a grandmother, Nellie Grider,
Ozark; and three half-sisters, Darlene, Debby and Linda, all of Florida. Funeral services
were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Luttrull, Lucy A. 1 Mar 1893 - 20 Apr 1971 CCR 22 Apr 1971 p4
[Note: married Elmer Lawrence Luttrull 6 Jul 1891 - 17 Jan 1969]
Mrs. Lucy A. Luttrull, 78, of Sparta, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home after a
short illness. Mrs. Luttrull had lived in this area since 1913. She was a member of the
Assembly of God Church. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Clarice Brown, Springfield,
Mrs. Edrie Braden, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Mary Jane Cobb, Citrus Heights, Calif.,
Mrs. Christine Nimmo, Monett, and Mrs. Elloene Davis, Kansas City; five sons, Ray
Luttrull and Ronald Luttrull, both of Springfield, Don Luttrull, Sparta, Stephen Luttrull,
Nashville, Tenn. and Amos Luttrull, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Hallie Young, Harrisonville; 20
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery.
Luttrull, Opal C. (Jenkins) 13 Jul 1907 - 6 Sep 1998 CCH-N 16 Sep 1998
[Note: Daughter of Loyd and Rebecca (Nix) Jenkins; married 22 Dec 1926 Gussie E.
"Tooster" Luttrull 24 Dec 1898 - 23 May 1968]
Opal C. Luttrull, age 91, of Sparta died Sunday, September 6, in the home of her
daughter. She was born July 13, 1907 near Sparta and was the daughter of Loyd and
Rebecca (Nix) Jenkins. On December 22, 1926 she and Gussie E. "Tooster" Luttrull were
married. Together they farmed and raised their family near Rogersville. Following Mr.
Luttrull's death in 1968 Mrs. Luttrull moved to Sparta. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Sparta; where she taught Sunday School until the age of 86. She was
also a member of the Sparta Garden Club. She was preceded in death by: her parents, her
husband, two brothers, Ralph and Ray Jenkins,, a sister Mary Ray, and a son-in-law,
Roger Schweppe. Survivors include: Three children, Herbert Luttrull and his wife,
Juanita, Rogersville, Leslie Luttrull, Springfield, and his friend Juanita Bolin, Ozark, and
Betty White and her husband, Gene, Sparta; seven grandchildren, Joyce McCrea, Danny,
David, and Rick Luttrull, Vicki Rhodes, R. D. and Gregg Schweppe; sixteen greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Merle Wilson, Fullerton, California, Mildred Phillips,
Mansfield, and Pauline Morrison, West Lynn, Oregon; a sister-in-law, Edna Jenkins,
Waynesville, and a brother-in-law, Don Ray, Fordland. Funeral services were

Wednesday, September 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev Gary Robertson and
Greeley Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery.
Luttrull, Ottis Emmett 29 Oct 1892 - 14 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: Son of Allen Tolbert & Parcita Jane (Lay) Luttrull; married Edna Leona Horton
21 Nov 1897 - 11 Nov 1948]
SPARTA - Funeral services for Otis F. Luttrull, 83, a life-long resident of the
Sparta and Bruner communities who died Friday after a brief illness will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Roy Cantrell will officiate, and burial will
be in McHaffie Cemetery near Bruner.
Luttrull, Ralph S. 28 Sep 1914 - 20 Mar 1968 CCR 21 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Son of Elmer Lawrence & Lucy A. Luttrull; married Uldenia 5 Mar 1915 - 10 Apr
2000]
Ralph S. Luttrull, 53, a resident of Rock Castle Apartment, Springfield, was found
dead in his apartment shortly after 1 p.m. Wednesday by his landlady, Mrs. Lilli Van
Horn. Mr. Luttrull was employed at Electric Motro Service Company. He had called
there at 8 a.m. Tuesday saying that he felt ill. Thursday an employee tried to call him
several times, gat a busy signal and decided to check. The employee and the landlady
eneter Mr. Luttrull’s apartment and found him dead, sitting in a chair with the phone in
his hand, Police believe he may have died shortly after making the call Tuesday. A
brother, Don Luttrull, Sparta, said his brother suffered from a kidney ailment and may
have had heart trouble. The brother survives. A resident of Springfield 25 years, Mr.
Luttrull was a member of Masonic Lodge 422 and the Abou Ben Adhen Shrine.
Surviving besides the brother, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer L. Luttrull, Bruner and
four other brothers, Ray, Springfield, Stephen, Nashville, Tenn., Amos, Ozark, and
Ronald, Springfield. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Clarice Brown, Springfield,
Mrs. Edrie Braden, St. Louis, Mrs. Mary Jane Cobb, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Christine
Nimmo, Monett, and Mrs. Elloene Davis, Kansas City. Arrangements will be announced
by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Luttrull, Ralph S. 28 Sep 1914 - 20 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
Funeral services for Ralph S. Luttrull, 53, of the Rock Castle Apartments,
Springfield, who was found dead of apparent natural causes in his apartment on
Wednesday, March 20 were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, The Rev.
Ernest Hart officiated and burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Luttrull, Terry Gene
3 Feb 1954 - 15 Mar 1966
CCR 17 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Donald & Jewell (Coffer) Luttrull]
Gun Accident Brings Death to Sparta Lad
Twelve-year old Terry Luttrull was the victim of a gun accident at his home east
of Sparta on Hwy 14 Tuesday afternoon. Holding the heavy calibre gun which
accidentally discharged was Terry’s twin brothers, Gary. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs.
Don Luttrull. Christian COunty Coroner described the accident by saying the twins’ older
brothers, Keith, 17, a senior at Sparta High School, had been shooting a .22 calibre rifle
“out behind the house” and that he gave the gun to Gary to return to the gun rack about

3:45 p.m. Keith left to go to town, and Gary put the gun away but took a .30 calibre lever
actioon rifle from the rack. Coroner Harris said the boy told him the chamber was empty,
but he levered a shell from the magazine into the barrel. This cocked the hammer, and as
Gary was holding the gun at his side, the hammer fell and the gun fired. The shot passed
through an open door and struck Terry, standing in another room, in the lower part of his
chest, killing him instantly. Harris said no inquest is planned. Besides his parents and
brothers, Terry is survived by another brother, Denny, of Corning, Calif.; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Luttrull, of Elkhead and his maternal grandparetnss,
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coffer of Sparta. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday inb
the Harris Funeral Home Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. James Applegate, assisted by Rev.
Clifford Day, officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Luttrull, Uldenia (Hodges) 5 Mar 1915 - 10 Apr 2000 CCH-N 19 April 2000
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Rhoda (Gray) Hodges; married Ralph S. Luttrull
28 Sep 1914 - 20 Mar 1968]
Uldenia Luttrull, 85, Springfield, passed away Monday, April 10, 2000, in her
home. She was born March 5, 1915 to Andrew Jackson and Rhoda (Gray) Hodges in
Ava. Uldenia lived her younger years in Ava and attended Roy Grade School. She later
moved to Springfield where she was a seamstress in a garment factory. She was a faithful
member of Oak Grove Assembly of God Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death
by both of her parents, three sisters and a brother. Uldenia is survived by two nephews,
five nieces, and many friends. Graveside services was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 13,
2000 in Sparta Cemetery with Rev. Tom Johnson officiating under the care and direction
of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was held Wednesday, April 12, 2000
from 12 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
Lydick, Maola (Brizendine) 10 May 1904 - 3 Sep 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: Daughter of William C. & Mary Elizabeth (Huffman) Brizendine; married 1 Jul
1921 James Claude Lydick]
Maola Brizendine Lydick, 85, of Ozark, died Sept. 3 at the Nixa Park Care
Center. The body was cremated under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
Springfield. Burial will be in the Adams Cemetery, Tarseny, at a later date. Memorial
services for Mrs. Lydick are planned for a later date at the Greendale Baptist Church in
Kansas City. Mrs. Lydick was born May 10, 1904 at Tarseny to the marriage of William
C. and Mary Elizabeth (Huffman) Brizendine. She was married July 1, 1921 to James
Claude Lydick, and lived for most of her life in the Kansas City area, where she was a
member of the Greendale Baptist Church: She was preceded in death by her husband,
Claude; by two daughters, Alice May and Betty McVay, and by a brother and a sister.
Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy Evers and her husband, Bill, of Rogersville, and
Claudette Kinnison and her husband, John, of Ozark; a brother, Carroll Brizendine,
Harrisonville; a son-in-law, Ed McVay, Independence, a granddaughter, Wilma McNiel,
and her son, Bill Berry, Lee's Summit; and three grandsons, Eric and Craig Kinnison, and
Terry M. Evers. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Greendale Baptist Church or
to the Ronald McDonald House of Springfield.
Lyle, Morton C., Lt. 1925 - 7 Aug 1957 CCR 15 Aug 1957 p1

Military funeral services for Lt. Morton C. Lyle, 32, killed in the crash of a Navy
patrol bomber in northern Italy on July 19, were held Wednesday, Aug. 7 at Cape May,
N. J. Survivors include his wife, the former Barbara Day of Chadwick, Mo, two
daughters, Pamela, 2 and Debra, 5. Engaged in the automobile business at Cape May, he
was on Naval Reserve flight duty at the time of his death.
Lyman, Donald Lee 29 Jun 1946 - 1 Mar 1998 CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
Donald Lee Lyman, 51, of Ozark, died on March 1, 1998 at Cox South Hospital
in Springfield. Donald was born on June 29, 1946 to Paul Mark Lyman and Helen Elaine
Taylor Lyman in Springfield. Lee was a 32nd degree Mason with the York Rite and a
member of the Masonic Lodge. Lee loved to fish and loved southern gospel music. Lee
attended the Assembly of God Church in Ozark. On Feb. 10, 1996 Lee was married to
Evangeline (Vanna) McCullough. Lee is survived by his wife Vanna of the home, two
daughters Tammy Honse of Jefferson City; and Melissa Lyman of Bolivar. One
stepdaughter Krista McCullough of Ozark and one stepson Jason McCullough of Ozark.
His parents Paul and Helen Lyman of Republic and one sister Judy Smith of Tyler,
Texas. Funeral services will be Wednesday March 4, 1998 at the Ozark Assembly of God
Church with the Rev. Jeff Connett and Richard Orrell officiating. Burial with military
rites will be at Hazelwood cemetery in Springfield, under the direction of Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. in the funeral
home.
Lyman, William Francis, Jr. 19 Feb 1935 - Aug 2005 SN-L 10 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of William Francis & ? ( ?) Lyman; married 13 Aug 1957 Barbara Murphy]
William Francis Lyman Jr., 70, passed away in his home in Strafford, Mo. He was
born on February 19, 1935, in Putnam, Conn. Bill played minor league baseball with the
Kansas City A's as a pitcher 1953-1954. He served in the U.S. Army 1955-1959. He was
united in marriage to Barbara Murphy on August 13, 1957, and to this union there were
four children. The family lived in Branford, Conn., until they moved to Springfield, Mo.,
in 1968. Bill worked for DayCo until he formed his own business, Midwest Fiberglass, in
1970. He was very creative and was always working on at least one "project", but usually
several "projects" at one time. He was an avid reader. Bill is survived by his four
children, Beverly Eil and husband, Ken, Springfield; Barbara Eli and fiance, Steve
Galbraith, Nixa; Betsy Poindexter and husband, Max, Bonne Terre, Mo.; and son,
William R. "Willie" Lyman and wife, Becky, Strafford, Mo.; seven grandchildren,
Bridget Lacy and husband, Scott, Springfield; Brandy Lyman and fiance, Justin Crigger,
Springfield; Christopher Stinson, Springfield; Megan and Asia Eli, Springfield; Chelsea
Eli, Nixa, and Brandon Lyman, Strafford; and one great-grandchild, Kaedon Lacy,
Springfield. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 11, 2005, at 10 a.m. in
Greenlawn South. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. in Missouri State Veterans
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Abuse
Council, c/o Telecomm Cre
Lynch, Bob R. 14 Feb. 1929 – 6 Nov. 1996 CCH-N 11 Dec. 1996
Bob R. Lynch, 67, Ozark, died Wednesday, November 5, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born February 14, 1929, in Alton, Illinois, and was the son of Carl and

Julia Lynch. He graduated from Alton High School and served in the U.S. Army. He also
graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla with a degree in Mechanical
Engineering. In 1952 he married Laura Marie Bingham. Before retirement in 1985, Mr.
Lynch was employed by Lily Tulip. He, along with his sons, founded Tri-L
manufacturing in Ozark in 1979. Mr. Lynch was a member of First and Calvary
Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of the Ozark Chapter of Professional
Engineers. Survivors include his wife, Marie; his mother, Julie Smith; two sons and their
wives, Robert and Robin Lynch, Ozark, and Tom and Valerie Lynch, Kansas City; two
grandchildren, Cortney and Stephanie Lynch; a brother and his wife, Ron and Sharon
Lynch, Houston, Texas; a sister-in-law, Anna Belle Bingham, Ozark; uncles, aunts and
cousins. His father, Carl Ross Lynch, preceded him in death. Funeral services were
Saturday, November 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Gary Stratman and
Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Lyon, Daniel F. 4 Nov 1896 - 17 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Dorothy 29 Oct 1911 - Sep 1976]
Daniel F. Lyon, 83, Crane, father of Eddie Lyon, Billings, died Monday in the
Missouri Chest Hospital, Mount Vernon, after a short illness. Services were held
Wednesday in Aurora with burial in Mount Olive Cemetery Marionville.
Lyon, Dorothy 29 Oct 1911 - Sep 1976 OH 23 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: married Daniel F. Lyon 4 Nov 1896 - 17 Dec 1979]
CRANE - Services for Mrs. Dorothy Lyon, 64, Route 1, Crane, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Mount Olive Methodist church neat Marionville with the Rev. David
Arnsmeyer officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery under direction of Peterson
of Aurora. Mrs. Lyon died at 5 p.m. Thursday in her home following a long illness. She is
survived by her husband, Dan; a son, Eddie, Route 2, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret
Lasiter, Wichita, Kan.; three sisters. Mrs. Dollie Sutton, Farisita, Colo., Mrs. Hazel
Warmath, Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Nora Peters, Quincy, Calif.; and eight grandchildren
and six great grandchildren.
Lyons, Dennis L. “Denny” 22 Apr 1903 - 26 Jun 1969 CCR 3 Jul 1969 p8
Dennis L. “Denny” Lyons, 66, of Sparta, collapsed in the Sparta Barber Shop at 2
o’clock Thursday and was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield., A retired
engineer with the Missouri Highway Department, he had moved to Sparta 28 years ago.
He had farmed a short while. Mr. Lyons was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; two brothers, Joseph L. and Lawrence O,
Springfield; and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Lyons, Springfield and Miss Blanche Lyons,
Los Angeles. Rosary services were at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the
Rev. Joseph Gosche officiating. Funeral mass was at 9:30 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph the
Worker Church, Ozark and burial was Tuesday morning in Resurrection Cemetery,
Kansas City.
Lysinger, Ida Allison (Hardwick) Crawford 1867 - 1 Aug 1950 CCR 3 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Charles F. & Margaret Hardwick; married 1894 Samuel P. Crawford;
married second ? Lysinger]

Mrs. Ida Allison Lysinger, 83, a resident of Nixa for the past five years, died
Monday morning in Ozark Osteopathic hospital after an illness of two weeks. She was a
member of the Methodist church. Surviving are one son, Dean Crawford of Nixa; one
daughter, Mrs. Alta Cooksey of Nixa; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and
one brother, John Hardwick of Cleo Springs, Okla. Burial was in Oak Grove cemetery
near Walnut Grove under direction of Harris of Nixa.

Mabe, Bessie 1905 - 28 Nov 1952 CCR 18 Dec 1952 p8
[Note: Daughter of E. Hoge & Allie (Maples) Mabe; 1910 census gives her name as
Lenna]
Miss Bessie Mabe, 47, died Friday, Nov. 28, at her home in Neosho. A former
resident of Highlandville, she was the daughter of the late H. E. Mabe and Mrs. Mabe.
With the mother, three sisters and three brothers also survive. Services and burial were at
Neosho.
Mabe, Betty Lee (Brown) 26 Nov 1941 - 6 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Son of Raymond & Martha (Melton) Brown; married 28 Feb 1958 Lyle W. Mabe
]
Betty Lee Mabe, age 56, of Ozark, died Friday, November 6, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born November 26, 1941 in Highlandville and was
the daughter of Raymond and Martha (Melton) Brown. On February 28, 1958 she and
Lyle W. Mabe were married. Betty was saved at the age of nine at the Highlandville
Baptist Church. She was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include: her
husband, Lyle; two children, Brent Mabe and his wife, Shelli, Nixa, and LaWana
Craigmyle, and her husband, James, Ozark; four grandchildren, James Craigmyle, Jr.,
Sara Craigmyle, and Caleb and Abby Mabe; two aunts, Nola DePaoli, Springfield, and
Lucy Sage, Grand Junction, Colorado; and a uncle, Gene Melton, Wheatland. She was
preceded in death by her parents and two infant children. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Monday, November 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and
Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was
Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Mabe, Billy Gene "Bill" 18 Apr 1931 - 21 Apr 2005 SN-L 23 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Donald Lester & Hazel Viva (Warren) Mabe; married 30 Jun 1950 Joyce
Jean Maples]
Billy Gene "Bill" Mabe, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2005, in his
home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 18, 1931, in Highlandville,
one of 13 children of Donald Lester Mabe and Hazel Viva (Warren) Mabe. He and Joyce
Jean Maples were married on June 30, 1950. Bill grew up singing gospel music, and sang
with members of his family at many funerals. While living in Wichita, Kansas, in the
early 1950's, Bill and Joyce were active leaders in the Indian Southern Baptist Church
where Bill taught youth while Joyce taught the little ones. Later Bill was for 30 years the
song leader at the Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa. He would often return from
road shows in the early morning hours on Sunday, but would still be at his appointed
place when it was time for the service to begin. For the last several years he was an active
member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Springfield, attending his Faith Family and
worship services regularly even during his last weeks of life when he was ill. He was in
the process of reading through the Bible this year. Bill was a pioneer in the Branson
entertainment business where he and three of his brothers founded the Baldknobbers
Show in 1959. Bill played the Dobro and steel guitar, sung high tenor harmony, and
served as the perfect "straight man" for Droopy's comedy antics. He also was the
producer of the show, and was known for his excellent ear for music, being able to hear

what was right or notes that were missed with uncanny accuracy. Survivors include his
wife, Joyce, of the home; three children, Debbie Bilyeu and her husband, Hosea,
Brookline, Dennis Mabe and his wife, Renee, Ozark, and Darla Linebaugh and her
husband, Richard, Nixa; nine grandchildren, Joy Bilyeu Steele, Robin Rees, Will Bilyeu,
John Bilyeu, Tifini Roberts, Garrett Mabe, Denton Mabe, Justin Linebaugh, and Jordan
Linebaugh; six great- grandchildren; six brothers and sisters and their spouses, Margie
and Wilbur Blansit, Nixa, Bob and Sue Mabe, Branson, Cletus and Maebelle Mabe,
Wichita, Kan., Lyle Mabe, Springfield, Joan and Tommy Bilyeu, Ozark, and Sharon and
Gary Michel, Nixa; three sisters-in-law, Katie, Lois, and Barbara; many nieces and
nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and
six brothers and sisters, Don Mabe Jr., Connie Sue Mabe, Pauline McCafferty, Max
Mabe, Nancy Carter, and Jim Mabe. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 24
in Ridgecrest Baptist Church, 2210 West Republic Road, Springfield, with Pastors Hosea
Bilyeu and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mabe, Dennis 10 Jun 1957 - 26 Apr 2006 SN-L 28 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Bill & Joyce (Maples) Mabe; married 20 Feb 1977 Renee Davis]
Dennis Mabe, age 48, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2006. He was
born June 10, 1957, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Bill and Joyce (Maples) Mabe. He
graduated from Nixa High School in 1975. On February 20, 1977, he and Renee Davis
were married. Dennis was best known as a Baldknobbers entertainer. For the past 20
years he worked with his father, uncle, cousins, niece, and other family members as
vocalist, show producer, and played the harmonica and guitar. He thought of and treated
his cousins as brothers, but his proudest moment was working with Tim, Patty, and
Renee to bring their sons on stage to perform with them. He was a loving husband, father,
papa, and friend to all. Dennis was a spiritual man. He loved the outdoors, and worked
with K-9 units, training German Shepherds. He was a leader and served as problem
solver in all walks of his life. Survivors include: His wife, Renee; two sons, Garrett Mabe
and wife, Callie, and Denton Mabe, Nixa; a daughter, Tifini Roberts and husband, Josh,
Nixa; two grandchildren, Greyson and Holland Roberts; his mother, Joyce Mabe, Nixa;
two sisters, Debbie Bilyeu and husband, Hosea, and Darla Linebaugh and husband,
Richard, all of Nixa; his mother-in-law, Margie Price, Nixa; a very special loving aunt,
Katie Mabe, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Debbie Davis, Nixa; and brother-in-law, Randy Davis,
Canada; nieces; nephews, many other relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by
his father, Bill; an uncle, Jim Mabe; and his father-in-law, Paul Davis. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, in Ridgecrest Baptist Church Springfield, with
Pastor Hosea Bilyeu and Dr. Carl Rees officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. At his
request, there will be no viewing. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's
choice. www.adamsfuneralhome.net
Mabe, Donald Lester, Rev. 22 Feb 1902 - 24 Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Son of E. Hoge & Allie (Maples) Mabe; married Hazel Viva Warren 23 Mar 1904
- 6 Feb 1993]

HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Rev. Donald L. Mabe, 72, Highlandville, were
at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. John Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Mabe died at 1 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after an illness of three months. Mr. Mabe, an ordained Baptist
minister, pastored churches at Pleasant View in Stone County and First Central, Garrison
and Fairview, all in Christian County. He also drove the school bus for the Highlandville
Spokane School District for 33 years and formerly was a farmer. Surviving are his wife,
Hazel; six sons, Max of Highlandville, Bob of Branson; Bill and Jim, both of Nixa and
Lyle of Ozark all of whom are members of the Baldknobbers country music group) and
Cletus of Wichita, Kan.; five daughters, Mrs. Pauline McCafferty and Mrs. Sharon
Michael, both of Highlandville, Mrs. Margie Blansit and Mrs. Nancy Carter, both of Nixa
and Mrs. Joan Bilyeu, Spokane; a sister, Mrs. Lynn Craig, Santa Cruz, Calif.; 33
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Mabe, Edward 23 Nov 1916 - 27 Apr 2004 SN-L 29 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of G. A. & Lorene (Daugherty) Mabe; married 15 Mar 1937 Flora Killen]
Edward Mabe, 87, Springfield, passed away at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2004,
in Christian Health Care East. He was born November 23, 1916, in Lexington, Alabama,
the son of G.A. and Lorene (Daugherty) Mabe. He was a graduate of Lexington High
School in Alabama. He was united in marriage to Flora Killen on March 16, 1937, in
Lexington, Ala. He and his wife lived in Alabama and Tennessee before moving to
Springfield in 1958. He worked as a truck driver most of his life, retiring from Hiland
Dairy as a rural ice cream route driver. He helped establish the Teamster's Local Union
No. 245 in Springfield. He was a very talented woodworker. He and his wife traveled to
many craft shows, where he displayed and sold his work. He was a member of Kings
Way United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Flora; a son and his wife,
Paul and Judy Mabe of Springfield; three grandchildren and their spouses, Teri and Larry
Flower of Marshfield, Jeff and Janelle Mabe of Ozark, and Mike and Christy Mabe of
Springfield; and three great-grandchildren, Leah Shaye, Colton Flower and Jessica Mabe.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks
Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today, April 29, in the funeral home.
Mabe, Hazel Viva (Warren) 23 Mar 1904 - 6 Feb 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: married Donald Lester Mabe 22 Feb 1902 - 24 Dec 1974]
Hazel Mabe, 88, Nixa, died at .5:40 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born March 23, 1904 in Cabool. In 1920, she married
Donald Lester Mabe. She was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Donald Mabe and four children, Pauline McCafferty, Max
Mabe, Connie Sue Mabe and Don Mabe Jr. Survivors include sons, Bob Mabe, Branson,
Bill Mabe, Nixa, Cletus Mabe, Wichita, Kan., Lyle Mabe, Ozark, and Jim Mabe, Nixa;
daughters, Margie Blansit, Nixa, Sharon Michel, Nixa, Joan Bilyeu, Ozark, and Nancy
Carter, Nixa; brothers, Joy Lee Warren, Wallace Warren and Hollis Warren; her halfsisters, Cleta Swearengin, Bernice Letterman, Roberta Mahan and Maretta Kyle; 39
grandchildren; 67 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were

held Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev, Wilbur Blansit
and the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Mabe, Jack Dean 16 Jun 1933 - 5 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991
[Note: Son of Hershel & Rada (Melton) Mabe; married Matilda]
Jack Dean Mabe, 57, Landers, Calif., died Wednesday, June 5, 1991, at Desert
Hospital, Palm Springs, Calif. He was born in Highlandville and had lived in Upland,
Calif., for 52 years. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and a jet engine
inspector for General Electric for 33 years. He was a former member of the Word of Life
Church, Ontario, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Matilda; three sons, Thomas, Covina,
Calif., and Bryan Morrow and Michael Mabe, both of Landers; two daughters, Mistie
Mabe, Landers, and Stephanie Mabe, Sacramento, Calif.; his mother, Rada Hughes,
Upland; a brother, Joe Hughes, Upland; and a sister, Jody Brewster, Palm Desert.
Services were held June 10 at Mountain Valley Mortuary, Joshua Tree, Calif. Interment
was in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Joshua Tree.
Mabe, Jim “Droopy” 12 Sep 1934 - 3 Nov 2003 SN-L 5 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Donald Lester & Hazel Viva (Warren) Mabe; married 7 May 1953 Katie
Lee Wolfe]
Jim "Droopy" Mabe, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, in his home
surrounded by his loving family. He was born Sept. 12, 1934, in Highlandville, one of
thirteen children of Donald Lester Mabe and Hazel Viva (Warren) Mabe. Jim grew up on
gospel music, and loved to play and sing with his family since he was very young. He
and Katie Lee Wolfe were married on May 7, 1953. A pioneer in the Branson
entertainment business, he and three of his brothers founded the Baldknobbers Show in
1959. The show grew from a modest start in the Branson Police Station to a 1500 seat
state of the art auditorium on 76 Boulevard. He was fondly known as Droopy Drawers,
and had the personality for being a natural comedian. The washboard was his instrument
of choice. Jim was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa. Survivors
include his wife, Katie; two children, Marilyn Poitz and her husband, Lyn, Nixa, and Tim
Mabe and his wife, Patty, Nixa; four grandchildren, J.P. Mabe, Brandon Mabe, Shane
Mabe and Breanna Mabe; seven brothers and sisters and their spouses, Margie and
Wilbur Blansit, Nixa, Bob and Sue Mabe, Branson, Bill and Joyce Mabe, Nixa, Cletus
and Maebelle Mabe, Wichita, Kan., Lyle Mabe, Springfield, Joan and Tommy Bilyeu,
Ozark, and Sharon and Gary Michel, Nixa; his mother-in-law, Gladys Wolfe, Nixa; a
brother-in-law, Bob Wolfe and wife Jan, Ozark; and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters, Don Mabe Jr., Connie Sue
Mabe, Pauline McCafferty, Max Mabe and Nancy Carter. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Nixa Assembly of God Church with Pastors Hosea Bilyeu,
Tommy Bilyeu, and Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville
Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Community Hospices of America.
AND
Mabe, Jim "Droopy" 12 Sep 1934 - 3 Nov 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003

Jim "Droopy" Mabe, Nixa, died Monday, Nov. 3, 2003, in his home surrounded
by his loving family. He was born Sept. 12, 1934 in Highlandville, one of 13 children of
Donald Lester Mabe and Hazel Viva (Warren) Mabe. Mabe grew up on gospel music,
loving to play and sing with his family since he was very young. He and Katie Lee Wolfe
were married on May 7, 1953. A pioneer in the Branson entertainment business, he and
three of his brothers founded the Baldknobbers Show in 1959. The show grew from a
modest start in the Branson Police Station to a 1,500 seat state of the art auditorium on 76
Boulevard. He was fondly known as Droopy Drawers, and had the personality for being a
natural comedian. The washboard was his instrument of choice. He was a member of the
Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents, and
five brothers and sisters, Don Mabe Jr., Connie Sue Mabe, Pauline McCafferty, Max
Mabe and Nancy Carter. Survivors include his wife, Katie; two children, Marilyn Poitz
and husband Lyn, Nixa, and Tim Mabe and wife Patty, Nixa; four grandchildren, J.P.
Mabe, Brandon Mabe, Shane Mabe and Breanna Mabe; seven brothers and sisters and
their spouses, Margie and Wilbur Blansit, Nixa, Bob and Sue Mabe, Branson, Bill and
Joyce Mabe, Nixa, Cletus and Maebelle Mabe, Witchita, Kan., Lyle Mabe, Springfield,
Joan and Tommy Bilyeu, Ozark, and Sharon and Gary Michel, Nixa; his mother-in-law,
Gladys Wolfe, Nixa; one brother-in-law, Bob Wolfe and wife Jan, Ozark; and many
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 in Nixa Assembly of
God Church with Pastors Hosea Bilyeu, Tommy Bilyeu and Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial followed in Highlandville Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospices of America.
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Mabe, Leisa Dawn 12 Jan 1964 - 12 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lyle W. & Betty Lee (Brown) Mabe; Spelling from tombstone]
Liesa Mabe, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Mabe, of Highlandville, died at
11:15 a.m. Sunday, shortly after birth in St. John’s Hospital. She is survived, in addition
to the parents, by one sister, Lawana; one brother, Brent of the home; paternal
grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. Donald Mabe, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ramond Brown, all of Highlandville. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the
Highlandville Cemetery, the rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiated. Burial was under direction of
Harris.
Mabe, Max Leon 13 Mar 1924 - 28 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Donald Lester & Hazel Viva (Warren) Mabe]
Max Leon Mabe, 64, of Highlandville, died at 4:57 p.m. Monday at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Services for Mr. Mabe were held today (Thursday) at 11 a.m,
at the First Baptist Church of Highlandville, with the Rev. Gary Stewart officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark. A native of Highlandville, Mr. Mabe had resided in Wichita, Kansas, for several
years prior his return to Highlandville in 1972. He had been employed by the
Baldknobbers Hillbilly Jamboree Show at Branson since 1973; he was in charge of
transportation. He was a veteran of World War II, where he served the U.S. Army. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highlandville. Mr. Mabe's survivors include

his wife, Barbara, Highlandville; three sons, Danny, Nixa, Ronney, Foyil, Oklahoma, and
Chris, of the home; two daughters, Pam Saffeels, Nixa, and Dana Eakins, Nixa; 10
grandchildren; his mother, Hazel Mabe, Nixa; five brothers, Bob, Branson, Bill, Nixa,
Cletus, Wichita, Lyle, Ozark, and Jim, Nixa; and four sisters, Mrs. Margie Blansit, Nixa,
Mrs. Joan Bilyeu, Ozark, Mrs. Sharon Michel, Nixa, and Mrs. Nancy Carter, Nixa.
Mabe, Raymond Allen 17 Jul 1906 - 28 Jan 1972 CCR 3 Feb 1972 p4 & OH 3 Feb
1972 p8
Raymond Allen Mabe, 65, of Oakland, Miss. died Friday at 4 p.m. at the Kennedy
Veteran’s Hospital in Memphis Tenn. He had been ill a long time. He was a native of
Springfield and lived in Ozark about five years before World War II. He served as an
officer in the U. S. Air Force from 1942-1945. He was a service manager for a car agency
in Oakland, Miss. until he became ill. Surviving are his son, Raymond Mabe, of
Memphis, one brother, C. W. Mabe of Springfield and three grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1:2p0 Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Dr. Paul M. Bolman
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military rites
Mabe, Shane Timothy 14 Jul 1985 - 9 Jul 2006 SN-L 11 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Timothy Dale & Patty (Thomas) Mabe]
Shane Timothy Mabe, age 20, of Nixa, died on Sunday, July 9, 2006. He was
born July 14, 1985, the son of Timothy Dale and Patty (Thomas) Mabe. He was a 2004
graduate of Nixa High School. Shane was the light of his family, a loving son, brother,
and uncle. He was always entertaining, and enjoyed making his family and friends laugh.
He had a wonderful smile and joyful spirit. He looked forward to being a third generation
family comedian. He worked with the Baldknobbers as a lighting technician and also
appeared on stage with his family. He enjoyed all sports and working on cars, especially
Mustangs. He was a hard worker, and didn't hesitate to help anyone. Shane was a
Christian and attended Nixa First Assembly. Survivors include his parents, Tim and Patty
Mabe; a brother Brandon Mabe and wife, Jessica; a sister, Breanna Mabe; and nephew,
Broden Mabe, all of Nixa; grandparents, Katie Mabe Diekhoff and husband, Bob, and
Lowell Thomas and wife, Kathy, all of Nixa; aunts and uncles, Marilyn and Lyn Poitz,
and Alisha Thomas, all of Nixa, Jewell and Todd Sorenson, Utah, Don and Darlene
Thomas, and Steve Thomas, all of Washington; special cousin "Aunt Renee"; many
cousins, other relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his Papa, Jim
Mabe; grandmother, Jewell Thomas; great-grandmother, Gladys Wolfe; great-uncle, Bill
Mabe; and cousin, Uncle Dennis Mabe. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
July 13, in Nixa First Assembly with Pastor Don Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mabury, William Ray “Bill”, Rev. 7 Nov 1926 - 2 Jan 2005
SN-L 4 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Jesse & Margaret Leona Mabury; married Erma Jean Austin]
Rev. William Ray (Bill) Mabury, 78, of Blytheville, Ark., formerly of the
Springfield area, died Jan. 2, 2005, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville after a
long illness. He was born Nov. 7, 1926, in Piedmont, Mo., the son of the late Jesse and
Margaret Leona Mabury. Rev. Mabury was ordained to the ministry in 1951 and pastored

at Southern Baptist churches in Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas for 41 years. He began
his career as a "circuit rider" at several small rural churches in southeast Missouri. He
went on to serve at churches in St. Louis, Selmore, Crane, Cairo, Marceline, Sparta,
Glidewell, and Ozark, all in Missouri; Wellington, Kan.; and Midway, Ark., near
Mountain Home. He is survived by his wife, Erma Jean (Austin) Mabury, of Blytheville;
a daughter, Nancy Beams, of Madison, Ala.; a son, David Mabury, of Memphis; two
sisters, Margaret Brooks of Blytheville and Peggy Howard of Harrison, Ark.; and a
brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Betty Mabury of Patterson, Mo. Memorial services
will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at First Baptist Church, Blytheville, Ark. For more
information contact Cobb Funeral Home at (870)-763-4431.
Mace, Ida M. (Wiruth) 25 Oct 1917 - 20 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Nellie Wiruth; married Raymond W "Wynn" Mace]
Ida M. Mace, 83, Ozark, formerly of Coffeyville, Kan., passed away Saturday,
Jan. 20, 2001 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Ida was born in Oct. 25,
1917 in Cuba, Kan., the daughter of Frank and Nellie Wiruth. She was a retired bank
customer service representative. Ida's love of family and friends, dedication to her job
and her strong compassion to live her life to the fullest is the legacy she leaves for all.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond W "Wynn" Mace; two
sisters, Vashti lckes and Valorie MacGregor; and a brother, Frank "Junior" Wiruth. She is
survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Terrell and husband Rodney, Ozark; two sisters,
Geneva Smiley, Salinas, Calif. and Georgetta Richesky, Kansas City, Kan.; two
grandsons, Wade Terrell, Harrison, Ark., and Kyle Terrell and his wife, Sandra,
Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Kristen Gerard and her husband Rick, Ozark, Keli
Jo Terrell, Ozark, and Collin Michael Terrell, Springfield; several nephews, nieces and
cousins; and a host of friends. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. A service followed at 7 p.m. with Chaplain Ronald Arell
officiating. A eulogy was given by her grandson, Wade Terrell. A graveside service will
be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in National Bohemian/Kopsa Cemetery, Cuba, Kan., with
Rev. Sue Haseltine officiating.
Mace, Norman R. 1909 - 20 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
[Note; married Josephine]
A Route 2, Ozark resident, Norman R. Mace, 61, was dead on arrival at 7:25 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 20, at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart
attack at the main post office dock there while preparing for his mail route. Springfield
Postmaster, C. Arch Bay, described him as a “loyal and devoted employee of the
Springfield post office.” Police officers investigating Mr. Mace’s death said they were
told by Postal supervisor Floyd Derrick that Mace arrived for work and after a while
complained of chest pains, said he was feeling too ill to work and went into an office to
sit down. Later, Derrick said he and other employees noticed Mace was having trouble
breathing and called Safety Ambulance, which transported the stricken man to Cox where
he was pronounced dead on arrival. Mr. Mace began his postal career June 21, 1938 as a
custodian at the main post office, Springfield. He was promoted to clerk in 1940, and on
Jan. 1, 1946, he was assigned as a rural carrier on Route 6, where he had served since. In
October of this year, Mr. Mace received a superior accomplishment award for his

services. He was president of the local rural carrier organization and, according to Bay,
was “always interested in the welfare of the rural carriers and the welfare of the postal
service.” A past elder in the Presbyterian Church in Ozark, Mr. Mace was a former scoutmaster of Troop 16 in Springfield. He was a member of Gate of the Temple Lodge No.
422, A. F. & A. M.; past illustrious Master of Zabud Council No. 25, RNSM; past high
priest of Vincel Chapter No. 110, RAN and was Grand Sentinel of the Grand Chapter,
Royal Arch Masons, State of Missouri. Survivors include his wife, Josephine a son, Dr.
Richard Mace, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Mishler, Memphis, Tenn; four
brothers, Fred Mace, Springfield, The Rev. Edwin Mace, crane, Dr. Roy Mace,
Springfield, and Dr. William Mace, El Cerrito, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Homer Kesterson,
Laramie, Wyo.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. George Carden officiating.
Masonic services were conducted by Gate of the Temple Lodge No. 422, A. F. & A. M.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Mack, Carrie Ella (?) Lewis 18 Dec 1860 - 21 Mar 1948 CCR 25 Mar 1948
[Note: married 1879 Jesse L. Lewis 4 Mar 1853 - 9 May 1910; married 1921 Robert R.
Mack 1860 - 11 Aug 1933]
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Mack, 87, who died March 21 at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Tuttle, at Ozark, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Sparta
Christian church, conducted by the Reverend R.E. Musgrave. Burial was in Sparta
cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. The deceased was
born at Leavenworth, Kansas, and in 1879 she was married to Jesse L. Lewis, who
preceded her in death in 1910. In 1921 she was married to Robert R. Mack, who preceded
her in death in 1933. She is survived by one son, Thomas Lewis of Topeka, Kansas, and
by her adopted daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Tuttle of Ozark, with whom she made her home
fore several years.
Mack, Keith Elvan 22 Nov 1948 - 17 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Ralph & Janice Mack]
Keith Elvan Mack, 53, Ozark, passed away April 17, 2002, in the home he shared
with his sister, Susan. He was born Nov. 22, 1948, in Kenosha, Wis. He served his
country in the U.S. Army. Keith had worked in apartment maintenance. He will be sadly
missed by his family and friends. Survivors include his father, Ralph Mack and wife,
Marge, Brookings, Ore.; his mother, Janice Mack, Kenosha, Wis.; two sisters, Cheryl
Lawver and Susan Ramos, both of Ozark; four brothers, Kurt Mack, Palm Springs, Calif.,
Kerry Mack, Daryl Mack and Brian Mack, all of Kenosha; nieces; nephews; aunts; and
uncles. His grandparents preceded him in death. In accord with Keith's wishes, cremation
has taken place under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A memorial service
will be held at a later date in Kenosha, Wis.
Mack, Pansy S. (Lea) 10 Apr 1903 - 17 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: married Steve Mack]
Funeral services for Mrs. Pansy M. Mack, 76, Fordland, were held Tuesday in the
Fordland First Baptist Church with the Revs. Roy Cantrell, L. E. (Johnny) Stapp and
Calvin Parrish officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Mrs. Mack died Sunday in

St. John’s Regional Health Center after a 3-year illness. Among survivors are her
husband, Steve Mack and four brothers, Lonnie Lea of Rogersville and Ralph, Raymond
and George Lea, all of Fordland.
Mackey, David Sturman 9 Dec 1941 - 15 Sep 1998 CCH-N 23 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of John Durward & Ruby Mackey; married Judith Marie]
David Sturman Mackey, 56, of Fayetteville, passed away at 12:05 a.m. September
15. He was born December 9, 1941 at Rome, the son of John Durward and Ruby
Mackey. He was the sixth child of seven. Mr. Mackey attended grade school at Walnut
Grove near Smallett. He was a 1961 graduate of School of the Ozarks High School, Point
Lookout, where he received the distinguished Lake Honor Award. He earned an
Associate Degree in 1963 from School of the Ozark, Jr. College and completed his
undergraduate studies at Southwest Missouri State College in Springfield, where he
earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1967 with Honors. He earned a Master of
Science Degree in Public Administration (cum laude) in 1969 from the University of
Kansas at Lawrence. He earned a Physical Education Teaching Degree from the
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1992 and taught P.E. in Springdale, AR, two
years. He later received his Arkansas Real Estate License. Mr. Mackey was formerly
employed by the City of Fayetteville, AR as Assistant City Manager in Charge of
Finance, Budgeting and Purchasing. He also served as City Manager of the City of
Murray, KY for a short term. He was active in coaching and assisting the Bambino Little
League Baseball Program along with his family, in Fayetteville for several years.
Gardening, fishing and golfing were enjoyed, but after his disability retirement in 1994,
grandson, Avery, later became his most favorite enjoyment. Mr. Mackey made a
profession of faith in Christ and was baptized at an early age at the Free Methodist
Church in Rome, MO, where he attended during his formative years. He was preceded in
death by his parents and two brothers, James Arthur and Ray Harlin. He is survived by
wife, Judith Marie, and two sons, David Sturman II and Chadwick Sturman, and one
grandson, Avery Pearce, all of Fayetteville. Survivors include two sisters and their
husbands; Judith Ann and Leroy Morisset, Ruby Jane and Larry Burton, of Ozark, two
brothers and their wives, Franklin D. and Louise Mackey, Independence and Durward
Nelson and Joyce Mackey, Ozark. In-law survivors include five sisters and their
husbands, Wanda and Fred Hargrove, Virginia and Dick Nelson, Barbara and Tom
Stinnett, Mary Lou and Mike Welter, all of Sikeston, Debbie and Gary Martin of
Springfield, two brothers and their wives, Herman and Loraine Grimes of Sikeston, and
Jim and Nettie Grimes of Washington, MO. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews,
other relatives and friends. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. on Friday, September 18 at
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Funeral services was scheduled at 2 p.m. on
Saturday, September 19, in Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava. Burial will be in the Ava
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to College of the
Ozarks, Point Lookout, University Baptist Church 2nd. Mile Ministry of Fayetteville, AR
or Fayetteville, AR Youth Center.
Mackey, John Durward 11 Oct 1906 - 20 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Ruby]

AVA - John Durward Mackey, 70, Ava, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Mackey was a longtime resident of
Douglas County. Surviving are his wife, Ruby; two daughters, Mrs. Judith Ann Morisset
and Mrs. Ruby Jane Burton, both of Ozark; four sons, Ray of Ava, Franklin, of
Independence, Durward of Ozark and David of Fayetteville; a brother, Jack of 2936 West
Chestnut Expressway; and 15 grandchildren. Services are under the direction of
Clinkingbeard of Ava. Memorial contributions may be made to the School of the Ozarks
Alumni Association.
Mackley, Homer 1897 - 5 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
Services for Homer Mackley, 81, of Mountain Grove, father of Glen Mackley of
Ozark, were held last Thursday on the Souder Church of Christ with E. J. Hampton
officiating. Burial was in Souder Cemetery. Mr. Mackley died June 5 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center.
MacMurray, Dianne W. 30 Sep 1958 - 18 Dec 1993 OH 22 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of Philip & Margaret MacMurray]
Dianne W. MacMurray, 35, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993 at St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1958 in Buffalo N.Y. Survivors include
her father, Philip MacMurray, Highlandville, and her mother, Margaret MacMurray,
Buffalo, N.Y.; two sisters, Jody Metzger, Boston, N.Y., and Karen Saunders, Orchard
Park, N.Y.; and a brother, Philip Mark MacMurray, Highlandville. Memorial services
were held Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Ozark United Methodist Church, with Pastor Jimmy
Young officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Macon, Austin “Pappy” 1899 - 20 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
Services of Austin (Pappy) Macon, 80, Hollister, father of Mrs. Barbara Heard,
Clever, were held Monday in Williams Chapel, School of the Ozarks, with burial in
Ozarks Memorial Park. Mr. Macon died last Saturday in Skaggs Community Hospital,
Branson, He was farm manager and worked in the S of O machine shop for 29 years.
MacWithey, Travis DeWayne 14 Feb 1984 - 29 Jul 2001
[Note: Son of Alfred L. & Melody (Spencer) MacWithey]
Travis DeWayne MacWithey, 17, Billings, died from drowning in Table Rock
Lake in Shell Knob at 3:40 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001. He was born February 14, 1984,
in Beardstown, Ill., to Alfred L. and Melody (Spencer) MacWithey. Travis grew up in
Billings and attended the Billings School. He was active with Motorcross racing, AYRA
Rodeo and the BMX Bicycle Racing. He was employed with O’Reilly Auto Parts in
Springfield and was a member of the Billings First Baptist Church. His grandmothers,
Helen Spencer and Mary DeSpain, preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents,
Alfred and Melody MacWithey; a sister, Cherie L. MacWithey, all of Clearwater, Fla.;
his grandfather, the Rev. Lloyd Dean Spencer and his wife, Maria, Pittsfield, Ill; an aunt
and uncles, Judy and David Slagle, Jacksonville, Ill., and Carl DeSpain, Glasgow, Ill.; a
special girlfriend, Nicole Hager, Billings, Mo.; and special friends with whom he made
his home, David, Cindy and Josh Hager, Billings. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, August 1, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. Bruce
Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill West Cemetery. The Billings chapel
will be open at noon today with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be made to
Missouri State Motorcross Series.
Madden, Harry Edwin, Sr. 1 Sep 1915 - 9 Dec 1999 CCH-N 15 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Grover C. & Goldie E. (Stevenson) Madden; married 27 May 1963 Lola
Stewart]
Harry Edwin Madden, Sr., age 83, of Highlandville, died Thursday, December 9,
1999 in Balanced Care West, Springfield. He was born September 1, 1916 in Aurora,
Missouri and was the son of Grover C. and Goldie E. (Stevenson) Madden. He was raised
in Stone County and attended Notch School. On May 27, 1943 he and Lola Stewart were
married. He worked as a guide for the Lynch Sister's Marvel Cave and helped build what
is now State Highway 76. Harry worked in CCC Camps in Shell Knob and in the State of
Oregon. During World War II he served his country in the U.S. Army. Harry worked on
the building of Table Rock Dam and was in heavy construction, carpentry, and was a
farmer and stockman. His farm is located near Highlandville. He raised a large home
garden and did woodworking. He and his wife made their home there until poor health
made it necessary to move to Greene County nearer medical help. Harry was saved on
July 18, 1955 and was baptized into the Chestnutridge Baptist Church on July 3, 1955 by
the Reverend Paul Swadley. He became an ordained deacon of the Chestnutridge Church
on July 7, 1957. He served there until he bought a farm in the Spokane area and moved
his letter to the Spokane First Baptist Church, where he served happily with his family.
Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother Charles, a stepbrother Ralph English,
and a brother-in-law Robert Buck. Survivors include: his wife, Lola; a son, Harry E. Jr.
and his wife Estella, Independence, Missouri; a daughter, Marcia Cooper and her
husband, Lovel Lee, Springfield; three granddaughters; a great-granddaughter; three
brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. Funeral services were Saturday, December 11,
1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Paul Swadley, Rev. Randall Harwood,
and Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Maddox, James L. 19 Jul 1938 - 28 Dec 2000 CCH-N 10 Jan 2001
[Note: married Marilyn]
James L. Maddox, age 62, of Billings, passed away Thurs., Dec. 28, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South Springfield. He was born July 19, 1938 in Harrisburg, Ill. He
served his country in the US. Army. Mr. Maddox owned and operated Maddox Family
Restaurant and later Jimmy's Sports Bar in Nixa, along with his wife, Marilyn. Visitation
was Sat., Dec. 30, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was Wed., Jan. 3, 2001 in
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Harrisburg, Ill.
Maddox, Paralee (Henry) Pigg 28 Apr 1890 - 23 Oct 1963
CCR 24 Oct 1963
[Note: Daughter of Jake & Martha (Davis) Henry; married first John Richard Pigg 15
Jan 1861 - 2 Jul 1934; married second Perry E. "Pete" Maddox 27 Nov 1889 - 7 Mar
1967]
Mrs. Paralee Maddox, 73, died at 11 a.m. Wednesday at her home near
Highlandville following a long illness. She was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, P. E.; four daughters, Mrs. Mettie McConnell, Highlandville,
Mrs. Geneva Amos, Nixa, Mrs. Opal Scott, Springfield, and Mrs. Daisy Lowe, Tulsa;
five stepsons, James L. Maddox, Big Bend, Calif., Leonard Pigg, state of California,
Eston and Leslie Maddox, both of Red Bluff, Calif., and Lexie, of Clovis, Calif.; four
stepdaughters, Mrs. Marjorie Melton, Huntington, Pa., Mrs. Nora Melton, Auburn, Calif.,
Mrs. Mayme Vaughan, Ozark, and Mrs. Lissie McCoy, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.
Julia Stucke, Highlandville, and Mrs. Lean Glessner, Springfield; 27 grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Maddox, Perry E. “Pete” 27 Nov 1889 - 7 Mar 1967
CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Paralee (Henry) Pigg 28 Apr 1890 - 23 Oct 1963]
P. E. “Pete” Maddox, 78, a resident of the Highlandville community for 30 years,
died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark. He had been in ill
health for several months. Survivors include one son, James L. Maddox, Big Bend,
Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Margie Melton, Huntington, Pa.; four step-daughters, Mrs.
Mettie McConnell and Mrs. Geneva Amos, both of Nixa, Mrs. Opal Scott, Route 9,
Springfield, and Mrs. Daisy Lowe, North Hollywood, Calif.; five grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Nixa
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maddux, Ola N. 1896 - 5 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
ELKLAND - Services for Ola N. Maddux, 81, Elkland, were at 11 a.m. Tuesday
in Montgomery Chapel, Buffalo, with the Revs. Tom Buchanan and James Huitt
officiating. Burial will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Buffalo. Mr. Maddux
died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after several weeks’
illness. He was a retired grocer and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist church, He was a
veteran of World War I. Survivors include two son, Bob of Lebanon and Bland of Ozark;
a daughter, Mrs. Lois Atteberry, Elkland; three brothers, Hobart of Buffalo, Frank of
Eldridge and Ralph of El Dorado, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Geraldine True, Buffalo, Mrs.
Jewel Hurst, Urbana; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Maddy, Theodore M. 21 Jan 1920 - 9 Mar 1991 NN-E 14 Mar 1991
[Note: Son of Jacob & Nora (McGinnis) Maddy]
Theodore M, Maddy, 71, died Saturday, March 9, 1991, in Alpine North Manor,
Kansas City. He was born Jan. 21, 1920, and was the son of Jacob and Nora McGinnis
Maddy. He was a native of Christian County and was a World War II veteran. Survivors
include a son, Theodore Maddy Jr., Columbia; a daughter, Patricia Hoffman, Republic;
five sisters, Minnie Forgey, Ozark, Marion Carney, Oklahoma City, Mary Creed, Walnut
Grove, Bonnie Ware, Marionville, and Doris Haslip, state of Idaho; two grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Wednesday afternoon in National
Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Military
honors were provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars posts 3404 and 963, and American
Legion Post 676.
Mading, Joe L. 20 May 1865 - 22 Jun 1958 CCR 26 Jun 1958 p1

[note: tombstone, mortuary records and other records spell surname Mading]
Funeral services for Joe L. Madding, 93, who died Sunday morning at a Nixa rest
home were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home at
Ozark, with Rev. Robert H. Baker officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of Ozark, Mr. Madding had been in ill health for
several years. Survivors include four nephews, W. C. Russell, P. D. Russell, and Harry
Madding, all of Springfield and Jack Russell of Kansas City and two nieces, Mrs. Leo
Burnett and Mrs, Edna David, both of Springfield.
Madore, Bernard Joseph 11 June 1941 - 1 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
[Note: Son of Bernard Joseph and Olive (Kendall) Cunningham - SIC; married Dorothy
Maw Harrison Adams 7 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 1998 ]
Bernard Joseph Madore, Sr., age 56, of Sparta, died Monday, December 1, 1997,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born June 11, 1941, in Cambridge,
Mass., and was the son of Bernard Joseph and Olive (Kendall) Cunningham. Survivors
include his wife, Dorothy; four children, Deborah Fletcher, Keith Madore, Bernard
Joseph Madore, Jr., Thomas J. Madore, all of Mass.; three step-children, Dan Adams,
Gary Adams, and Bill Adams, all of Calif.; ten grandchildren; six brothers, Robert L.
“Gus”, Fred, Paul, Dave, and Gilbert Madore, and a sister, Mildred Marchetti. Funeral
services were Wednesday, December 3, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Gary Robertson.
Madore, Dorothy Mae (Harrison) Adams 7 Jul 1941 - 1 Jan 1998 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Basil & Ruth (Weatherbie) Harrison; married Bernard Harrison
Madore 11 June 1941 - 1 Dec. 1997]
Dorothy Mae Madore, age 56, of Sparta, died Thursday, January 1, 1998, in
Columbia South Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 7, 1941 in Lowell,
Massachusetts, and was the daughter of Basil and Ruth (Weatherbie) Harrison. She
served her country as a U.S. Navy WAVE. Mrs. Madore was an executive secretary for
Polaroid and other businesses in Massachusetts before moving to Missouri in 1989. She
worked in the Greene County Prosecutors Office until 1996. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Bernard Joseph Madore, Sr., on December 1, 1997, and a son, Robert
Adams. Survivors include: Three sons, Edward Dan Adams, Imperial, Calif., Gary
Adams, San Diego, Calif., and William Adams, Oceanside, Calif.; four stepchildren.
Deborah Fletcher, Keith Madore, Bernard Madore, Jr., and Thomas Madore, all of Mass.,
ten grandchildren; three sisters, Elenor Stephens, New Hampshire, Barbara Nelson,
Florida, and Velma Madore, Florida; and a brother, George Harrison, Calif. Funeral
services were Tuesday, January 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Madsen, Arnold E. 11 Feb 1922 - 5 Jan 2005
SN-L 6 Jan 2005
Arnold E. Madsen, born Feb. 11, 1922, of Nixa, passed away peacefully
Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in Primrose Place, surrounded by those who loved and cared
for him. He leaves behind his life's love of 63 years, Doris Madsen of Primrose Place;
two sons, Ron and his wife, Sandy of Kansas City, and Randy and his wife, Ann of
Springfield; also grandchildren, Marcie, Russell, Michael, Scott and Kevin. Graveside

services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery under
direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Maelbrancke, Alvena (Robinson) 8 Jan 1918 – 5 Dec 1995
Alvena Maelbrancke, 77, Ozark, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5
1995, at Ozark Nursing Care Center. Alvena Maelbrancke, a homemaker, was born on
Jan. 8, 1918, in Hay Springs, Nebraska, the daughter of Fountain and Annie Robinson.
She was united in marriage in 1939, in Hay Springs to Petrus Maelbrancke, who
preceded her in death. She was preceded in dead her parents, husband, one brother, and
one sister. She is survived by three daughters, Geneva Johnson, Della Nichols, both of
Springfield, and Evelyn Maelbrancke, Aurora, Mo.: one son, Charles Maelbrancke, Fort
Worth, Tx., one sister, Lydian Zobel, Spokane, Washington; two brothers, Harvey
Mitchell, Nebraska; Johnny Robinson, Tucson, Arizona, eight grandchildren; and eleven
great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 10:00 a.m.. Friday, Dec. 8. at
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Reed officiating. Vistation was from 7 p.m.
to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, in the funeral home.
Magers, Eliza (Coffman)
2 Nov 1877 - 17 Dec 1957 CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Magers, 80 who died December 17 at the home of
a daughter, Mrs. Avis Head at Sparta, were held Thursday, Dec 19, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Highlandville Baptist Church, with Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. The widow of
the late Thomas H. Magers, she had lived in the Ponce de Leon and Highlandville
communities since 1897. She was a membe of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Ernest Magers of Bolivar; two daughters, Mrs. Vesta Graham
of Yakima, Wash. and Mrs. Head; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one
brother, Clay Coffman of Muskogee, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ann Carter of Highlandville
and Mrs Carrie Glascow of Muskogee two step-daughters, Mrs. Ada Hendricks and Miss
Ola Magers, both of Ponce de Leon.
Magers, James Sidney “Sid” 9 Jul 1874 - 13 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel Elza & Georgann (Spradling) Magers; married Maud Bell - maiden
name unknown - possibly Sechler 10 Jul 1882 - 5 Jan 1958; SSDI gives 15 Jun 1966
death date]
J. S. “Sid” Magers, 91, a Ponce de Leon farmer and merchant most of his life,
died at 9:20 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital after a brief illness. Mr. Magers, who
moved to Nixa in 1951, is survived by a son, Walden, Nixa and two grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. today in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiated, and burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery.
Magers, Joy M. (Matherly) 28 Mar 1920 - 13 Sept 2002
Joy M. Magers of Morton, Illinois, formerly of Springfield, died at 7 p.m. Friday,
September 13, 2002 at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. Born March 28, 1920 in
Oilton, Oklahoma to Cecil and Aubra Matherly, she married Paul W. Magers on October
1, 1938 in Springfield. He died May 1, 1997 in Springfield. She was also preceded in

death by two brothers and one sister. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra of Long Beach,
California and Mary of Bristol, Rhode Island; three sons, David (and Cindi) of Marton,
Illinois, Lonny of Phoenix, Arizona, and Larry (and Belen) of Union City, California; 14
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday
at Highlandville Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South in Springfield. Friends may call at their convenience between 1 and 5 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to any charity. Springfield NewsLeader, September 15, 2002.
Magers, Loranzo F. 27 Dec 1863 - 1 Aug 1949 CCR 4 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Wilburn B. & Mary Armintia (Spradling) Magers; married Minnie E
Keysser 15 Dec 1871 - 26 Dec 1957]
Loranzo Magers was born Dec. 27, 1863, and departed this life Aug. 1, 1949, at
the age of 85 years, seven months and five days. He was united in marriage Dec. 16,
1888, to Minnie Keysser. To this union seven children were born, two of whom, Roy
Magers and Flossie Farrar, have preceded him in death. He leaves his wife, Minnie, four
sons, Roscoe of Springfield, Guy of Galena, Leonard of Reeds Spring, Ward of
Highlandville, and one daughter, Ethna, of the home; five grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 in the Highlandville school auditorium
with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Magers, Maude Belle 10 Jul 1882 - 5 Jan 1958
CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Maud Belle Magers, 75, who died Sunday, January 5, at
her home in Nixa were held Tuesday, January 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Bradleyville
community, she moved to Ponce de Leon with her family at the age of 19. She was a
chapter member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and her member ship was placed
in the Nixa Baptist Church upon moving there in 1951. Survivors include her husband, J.
Sidney Magers, one son, Walden Magers of Nixa; two grandchildren, one brother, C. W.
Sechler of Spokane.
Magers, Minnie H. (Keysser) 15 Dec 1871 - 26 Dec 1957 CCR 2 Jan 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Keysser Magers, 86, of Highlandville, who died
Thursday, Dec. 26, were held Sunday, December 29, at 2 p.m. in the Highlandville
school auditorium, with Rev. Blevins and Rev. Logan officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a
member of the Christian Church. Survivors include four sons, Roscoe Magers of
Springfield, Guy Magers of Galena, Leonard Magers of Reeds Spring and Ward Magers
of Monett, one daughter, Midd Ethna Magers of the home.
Magers, Orville J. 5 May 1924 - 18 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of John T. & Gertrude (Hotelling) Magers; married Marie]
Orville J. Magers, 64, of Republic, died Aug. 18 at Cox South Hospital,
Springfield, during heart surgery. Services for Mr. Magers were held Sunday in the
Ridgecrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Bellview

Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. A World War II Navy
veteran, Mr. Magers was a retired security guard for the Zenith Electronics Corporation.
He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield. Survivors include his
wife, Marie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyndall and Kaye, and Randy and Diane, all
of Springfield; four daughters and sons-in-law, Dora and Fred Reid, Ozark, Donna and
Mark Matthews, Brookline, Margaret and David Foster, and Carla and Joe Myers, all of
Springfield; two sisters, Pauline Bishop, Bolivar, and Alma Ruth Shelburn, Springfield;
and 14 grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ridgecrest Baptist
Church Building Fund.
Magers, Ward G. “Cotton” 9 Apr 1905 - 17 Feb 1966
CCR 24 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Loranzo & Minnie (Keysser) Magers; married Lucille M. ]
Ward “Cotton” Magers, 60, of Springfield died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 17,
after he had recently undergone open heart surgery at Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. Magers was a
retired Highlandville and Monett businessman. He moved to Springfield last November
where he was a member of Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. He was a native of the
Highlandville community. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; two brothers, Roscoe of
Springfield and Leonard of San Bernardino, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Ethna Stephens of
Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel
with the Rev. Joseph M. Amos officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maggard, A. Dale 26 Feb 1935 - 11 Apr 2003 CCH-N 7 May 2003
[Note: Son of Albert B. & Judy M. (O'Neal) Maggard; married 5 Jun 1954 Carolyn June
Luttrull]
Dale Maggard, son of the late Albert B. Maggard and Judy M. O'Neal Maggard,
was born Feb. 26, 1935, in Bradleyville. He died April 11, 2003, in his home in Willow
Springs at the age of 68 years, one month and 16 days. He was united in marriage to
Carolyn June Luttrull on Feb. 5, 1954, in Rogersville. He owned and operated Maggard
Walnut Company for many years. He especially enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish.
He was a saved Christian of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, June Maggard,
of the home; two sons, Roger Dale Maggard Sr. and wife Talena, Udall, and Rick A.
Maggard, Willow Springs; daughter Rhonda Gail Maggard Wake and husband Lonnie,
Willow Springs; one brother, Ray Maggard, Bradleyville; one sister, Melva Messenger,
Pensacola, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and a
host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Arvil,
Loyd and Bob Maggard; and his father and mother. Services were held at 2 p.m. April 15
at First Baptist Church, Willow Springs, with Paul Majors and Raymond Laramore
officiating. Burial was in Howell Memorial Park, West Plains, under the direction of
Willow Funeral Home, Willow Springs.
Maggard, Alva 11 Apr 1909 - 31 Jan 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Johnny & Myrtle (Harricks) Maggard]
Alva Maggard, 87, died Friday, January 31, 1997, while attending a basketball
game at Chadwick School Gym to watch his great-great nephew, Shawn Guerin. He was
born April 11, 1909, in Douglas County, and was the son of Johnny and Myrtle

(Harricks) Maggard. Mr. Maggard was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, Oldfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Lonnie, Fred, Everett and Emmett
Maggard; and a sister, Goldie Maggard. Survivors include: a brother, Ira Maggard and his
wife, Faye; a sister, Alta Gammill, Ozark; a special nephew and niece, Kenneth Maggard
and Barbara Combs; many more nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Monday, February 3, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was in Old
Boston Cemetery.
Maggard, Ashley Marie 11 Dec 1985 - 3 Feb 2007 SN-L 5 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Darren Keith & Tracy Joetta (Nelson) Maggard]
Ashley Marie Maggard, age 21, of Oldfield, passed away Saturday, February 3,
2007. She was born December 11, 1985, the daughter of Darren Keith Maggard and
Tracy Joetta (Nelson) Maggard. She attended school in Chadwick. Ashley was a member
of Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ava. Survivors include her two children, Crissie Jo
Coltrane and Michael Oscar Lee Morrison; her boy friend, Travis Morrison; her parents,
Darren Maggard, Ava, and Joetta Maggard, Oldfield; a brother, Ronnie Lee Maggard,
Oldfield; grandparents, Jerry Nelson, Oldfield, and Marie Maggard, Ava; other relatives
and many friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents Bonita Nelson and Ronnie
Maggard. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 6, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor James Orick officiating. Burial will follow in Harville
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Maggard, Benton Issac 11 Oct 1910 – 4 Aug 1996 CCH-N 10 Aug 1996
Benton Issac Maggard, age 85, of Springfield died Sunday, August 4, 1996 in his
home. Mr. Maggard was born October 11, 1910 in Taney County and was the son of
Elihu and Nellie Roberts Maggard. He spent his entire life in the Ozarks where he was a
construction worker. He was preceded in death by: his parents; three brothers, Henry,
Enoch, and Woodrow Maggard; a sister, Rosa Applegate; and three half-brothers, Jim
Maggard, Caleb Maggard, and Silas Maggard. He is survived by: three sisters, Edna
Hawkins, Oldfield, and Maude Nelson and Rhoda Thomas, both of Ava, and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 8, 1996 at 10:00 a.m.
at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark Missouri with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial
was in Hall Cemetery at Mound, Missouri.
Maggard, Caleb B., Rev. 15 Apr 1890 - 22 May 1971 CCR 27 May 1971 p8
Funeral services for the Rev. Caleb B. Maggard, 81, a Missionary Baptist minister
in the Ava area for 58 years were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clinkingbeard Chapel with the
Rev. Ira Johnson officiating. Rev. Maggard, a retired Ava farmer, died at 2:45 p.m.
Saturday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Marvena Faye Hall, Springfield, after a 6month illness. He had been a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church 61 years. In
addition to Mrs. Hall, survivors include five sons, Roy Maggard of Roseville, Calif.,
Arthur Maggard, Springfield, Hiram Maggard, Springfield, Glenn Maggard, Springfield
and James Maggard, Willard; seven other daughters, Mrs. Nora Stillings and Mrs. Inice
Lawrence, both of Ava, Mrs. Lois Fitzgerald, Bettendorf, Iowa, Mrs. Tennie Williams,
McPherson, Kan, and Mrs. Nina Mae Roberts, Willard, Mrs. Gladys Huff, Gainesville,

and Mrs. Frances Montgomery, Ozark; one brother, Silas Maggard of Springfield; two
half-brothers, Benton Maggard of Springfield and Enoch Maggard, Pleasant Hope; five
half-sisters, Mrs. Rosa Applegate, Springfield, Mrs. Edna Hawkins, Oldfield and Mrs.
Vina Caudell, Mrs. Rhoda Thomas and Mrs. Maudie Nelson, all of Ava, and 37
grandchildren and 52 great grandchildren.
Maggard, Cleveland 1888 - 24 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
Cleveland Maggard, 78, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at noon Saturday at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He had suffered from a heart condition. Mr. Maggard, a
native of Pound, Va., moved to Douglas County when he was five years old and to
Springfield in March. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors are his
wife, Stella; four sons, Melvin, Hosea, Kenneth and Edwin, all of Springfield; five
daughters, Mrs. Eula Short and Mrs Edith Maggard, both of Oldfield; Miss Goldie
Maggard, Mrs.. Bernice Cole and Mrs. Janet Davidson, of Springfield; two brothers,
Sampy, Elkhead and Monroe, Oldfield; one sister, Mrs. Vina Davis, Springfield; 19
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in
Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. James H. Applegate officiating. Burial was in
Mount Olive Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Maggard, Delphine June (Hornsey) 15 Apr 1933 – 1 Jul 2001 CCH-N 11 Jul 2001
Delphine June Maggard, 68, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born April 15, 1933, in Patterson, Mo., the daughter
of Gerald Hornsey and Edith Virginia (Watkins) Hornsey. Mrs. Maggard was a
homemaker and had worked at Hagale’s and as a waitress for area restaurants. Survivors
include: three daughters, Gayla June Starnes and her husband Joseph, Ozark, and Wanda
and Virginia Mathis; a son Ted Woodsmall; and two grandchildren living in Ozark, Arah
June and Joseph William Starnes. A graveside service was Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in
Prospect Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Robert
Long officiating. Visitation preceded the service in the funeral home.
Maggard, Dillard Samuel 1 Sep 1937 - 12 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: married Ruth]
Dillard Samuel Maggard, 51, of Rogersville, died at 11:29 a.m. May 19 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Maggard were held May 15 in the
Garrison Baptist Church. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark. A member of the Garrison Baptist Church, Mr. Maggard was
converted at an early age and rededicated his life to the Lord in 1968: He is survived by
his wife, Ruth, of Rogersville; two sons, Ray, Rogersville, and Eugene, Chadwick; a
daughter, Joyce Eastland, Rogersville; brothers Delbert Hall, Peoria, Illinois, and Jimmy
Johnson, San Diego, California; a sister, Tressie Abney. Springfield; and eight
grandchildren.
Maggard, Dorothy (Day) 3 Dec 1906 - 27 May 1992 OH 3 Jun 1992
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Vina Day; married Irven Maggard 3 Sep 1897 - Jun 1982]
Dorothy Maggard, 95, Sparta, died Wednesday, May 27 in her home. She was
born Dec. 3, 1906, in Bradleyville, the daughter of Samuel and Vina Day. She lived in

the Bradleyville and Sparta areas throughout her life, and was a member of New Mansion
General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Irven Maggard, in
1982; a daughter, Reva Neuenschwander; and her parents. Survivors include two sons,
Roy Maggard and his wife Juanita, Chadwick, and Glen Maggard and his wife, Sharon,
Sparta; two brothers, Robert Day, Kansas City, and Cleo Day, Bradleyville; two sisters,
Lucille Brumfield and Farley O'Neal, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, May 30,
in New Mansion General Baptist Church, Bradleyville, with the Revs. Ray Cartwright
and Floyd Roberts officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery in Taney County.
Maggard, Floyd H. 1925 - 5 Aug 1988 OH 11 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Henry & Dora Maggard; married Wanda]
Floyd H. Maggard, 63, of Sparta, died August 5 at his home. Graveside services
for Mr. Maggard were held Aug. 8 at the Hall Cemetery, Oldfield, with the Rev. Martin
Caudle officiating. Mr. Maggard had resided in Sparta for 37 years, having moved there
from his birthplace in Douglas County. He was a retired, self-employed, radio and
television technician. His survivors include his wife, Wanda, of the home; two daughters,
Miss Caroline Maggard, of the home, and Mrs. Delores Melton, Norfolk, VA; his
parents, Henry and Dora Maggard, Oldfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Hallyce Smith,
Rogersville, and Mrs. Leona Harres, Austin, TX.
Maggard, Fred 8 Mar 1903 - 11 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
[Note: Son of John & Myrtle Harriett (Harricks) Maggard]
Fred Maggard, 74, of Springfield, whose sister, Mrs. Alta Gammill lives in Ozark,
died last Sunday in the Medi-Center after a short illness. Services were held in Union Hill
Church near Oldfield. Burial was in Hall Cemetery on Swan Creek.
AND
Maggard, Fred 8 Mar 1903 - 11 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 pB6
We would like to thank all our friends & relatives for the food, flowers, cards,
visits and all kindness shown during the loss of our brother; also thanks to all who had
been part of the services. May God bless each of you. Fred Maggard Family
Maggard, Harold Dennie 1956 - 11 Dec 1963 CCR 12 Dec 1963
Harold Dennie Maggard, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tilbert Maggard, of Oldfield,
died at his home at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, He had been an invalid since birth. Surviving
in addition to the parents are two sisters, Donna and Carolyn, both of the home; a brother,
Leon, of the home; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Maggard, Ava.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mt. Olive Church with the Rev. C. B.
Maggard officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of
Clinkingbeard.
Maggard, Glessa L. (Nelson) 1914 - 9 Sep 1947 CCR 18 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of William E. “Bill” & Sarah Elizabeth (Adams) Nelson; married
Nathaniel Maggard]
Funeral services for Mrs. Glessa Maggard, 33, who died Sept. 9 at Nowata, Okla.,
were held there on Sept. 11, with burial in Nowata cemetery. Death occurred in a Nowata

hospital after an illness of three years. She is survived by her husband, Nathaniel
Maggard, six children, all of the home, and her father, Bill Nelson of Keltner, Mo.
Maggard, Hollyce (Swearengin) 25 Dec 1924 - 4 Dec 1955 CCR 8 Dec 1955 p1
Mrs. Hollyce Swearengin Maggard, 20, of Route 4, Springfield, died at 2:30 a.m.
Sunday, Dec. 4 in Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient for a week.
Mrs. Maggard had been in ill health most of her life. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Ill- [SIC] Mrs. Roy
Swearengin of Route 4, Springfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Eunice Henry of Phoenix,
Ariz, Mrs. Juanita Brown of Miller and Mrs. Dorothy Hicks of Wichita, Kan. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Floyd
Hanks officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Maggard, Ira 1 Dec 1915 – 18 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
Ira Maggard, 84, Oldfield, passed away Monday, Sept. 18, in his home. He was
born Dec. 1, 1915 in Ongo, Mo., the son of Johnny and Myrtle (Herricks) Maggard. On
Sept. 25, 1939, he and Faye Thompson were married. Ira owned and operated a furniture
business in Sparta for many years with his son, Kenneth. He was a charter member of
Union Hill Baptist Church in 1960. He was their first song leader, and led for many
years. He sang at several hundred funerals throughout the years. He was also a bus driver
for Chadwick School and an auctioneer. Survivors include his wife, Faye Maggard,
Oldfield; his son, Kenneth Maggard and his wife, Patty, Oldfield; his daughter, Barbara
Combs and her husband, Garland, Ava; grandchildren, Wayne, Cammie, Melissa, Marla,
Carla and their spouses; great-grandchildren, Tommy, Derek Ira, Kenny Wayne,
Shawney, Kathryn, David Lee, Nathan, Deanna, Ethan, Misty, Rikki, Jacob and Nicholas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Lonnie, Fred, Everett, Alva, and
Emmitt Maggard; two sisters, Goldie Maggard and Alta Gammill; a daughter-in-law,
Carolyn Fletchall; and a grandchild, Robin Lynn Maggard. Funeral services were held
Wednesday, September 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bally Johnson
and Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Maggard, Ivan Wayne 24 Apr 1955 - 25 Jul 1992 NN-E 5 Aug 1992
Ivan Wayne Maggard, 37, died Saturday, July 25, in Davis Medical Center, San
Francisco, Calif. He was a former resident of the Oldfield area. Services were held
Wednesday, July 29 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome, with the
Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Maggard, James D. "J.D." 20 Dec 1944 - 5 May 2006 SN-L 6 May 2006
[Note: Son of Clinton & Opal (Cameron) Maggard; married 9 Jul 1982 Brenda Fielden]
James D. "J.D." Maggard, 61, Rogersville, peacefully left this world at 12:22
a.m. Friday, May 5, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born on
December 20, 1944, in Ava, Missouri, the son of Clinton and Opal (Cameron) Maggard.
He was united in marriage on July 9, 1982, in Rogersville, to Brenda Fielden. J.D. was
baptized at an early age. He worked at M.F.A. Packing, Ash Grove Lime, trained horses
and most recently enjoyed auctioneering. He was an 18 year member of the Springfield

Elks Lodge were he enjoyed visiting with his many friends. He loved the outdoors
including hunting, fishing and most recently riding horses with his cousin Roy. He was a
loving husband, father, brother and son, who never met a stranger. He was preceded in
death by his father in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; a daughter, Anndrea and
husband, Matt, Springfield; two brothers, Kyle Maggard, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Tim
Maggard, Everton; three sisters, Patsy Maggard and husband, Kenneth, Sparta, Doris
Neely and husband, Russ, Dadeville, and Rita Dodson and husband, Steve, Walnut
Grove; his mother, Opal Maggard, Nixa; three grandchildren, Tanner, London and
Jordan; a brother-in- law, J.D. Fielden and wife, Karen; his mother-in-law, Anna Lee
Fielden, all of Rogersville; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many,
many friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2006, in J.D. Lee
and Sons Funeral Home, west of Rogersville. Burial will follow in Holland Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 t o7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Online condolences may also be
made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Maggard, John 19 Dec 1879 - 27 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: married Myrtle Harriet Harricks]
OZARK - Services for John Maggard, 97 of Ozark, were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Union Hill Baptist church with the Revs. Carl Thompson, James Applegate and Melvis
Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery on Swan Creek under direction of
Adams of Ozark. Mr. Maggard died Sunday morning in Christian County Nursing Home
here. Mr. Maggard was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. He is
survived by six sons, Lonnie of Republic, Fred, Everett and Emmitt of Springfield and
Alva and Ira, both of Oldfield; a daughter, Mrs. Alta Gammill, Ozark and 16
grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren.
AND
Maggard, John 19 Dec 1879 - 27 Feb 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p10
We would like to thank all our friends for the food, flowers, cards, prayers and
kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one. The Johnny Maggard family.
Maggard, Lloyd I. 8 Jun 1921 – 18 Sep 1996 CCH-N 21 Sep 1996
Lloyd I. Maggard, 75, Ozark, passed away at 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, September
18, 1996 in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Lloyd was born June 8, 1921 in
Ongo, Mo. the son of Sampy and Freelove Maggard. He was a retired carpenter. He is
preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Otto and Henry. Survivors include one
daughter, June Starnes, and her husband Joseph, Ozark, a sister, Stella Caudill, Oldfield,
and three stepdaughters. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in the Hall Cemetery Douglas County.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time.
Maggard, Margie (Boly) Wall
1920 - 13 Jun 1965 CCR 17 Jun 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Margie Maggard, 44, of Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated and burial was
in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County. Mrs. Maggard died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. She had been in ill health for several years. Survivors
include her husband, Lloyd; a brother, Carly Boly, St. Louis; three daughters, Mrs. Betty

Smith, St. Louis, Miss Barbara Wall, Gilman, Ill. and Miss Marilyn Wall, Iberia; and two
grandchildren.
Maggard, Monroe 1886 - 12 Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
Funeral services for Monroe Maggard, 82, a longtime Oldfield resident, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in High Lonesome Church with the Rev. C. B. Maggard officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr.
Maggard, a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Rosa; five sons, Preston, Troy
and Tilbert, all of Oldfield, Lorie, Route 3, Ava and Cecil, 1019 North Brown,
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Opal Coffer, Chadwick; a brother, Sampy, Oldfield; and a
sister, Mrs. Vina Davis, Springfield.
Maggard, Nancy Bell (Huff) 1891 - 3 Dec 1969 CCR 11 Dec 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Bell Maggard, 78, of Ava, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with the Rev. Ira Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Ava
Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Ava area, Mrs. Maggard died at 9:15 a.m.
Wednesday in her home following a three-month illness. She was a member of Mount
Olive Missionary Baptist Church for 54 years. Surviving are her husband, Caleb
Maggard; five sons, Roy Maggard of Roseville, Calif.. James Maggard of Willard, and
Arthur, Hiram and Glenn Maggard, all of Springfield; eight daughters, Mrs. Lois
Fitzgerald, Bettendorf, Ia., Mrs. Tennie Williams, McPherson, Kan., Mrs. Nina May
Roberts, Willard, Mrs.. Mozena Fay Hall, Boise, Idaho, Mr. Gladys Huff, Gainesville,
Mrs. Francis Montgomery, Ozark, Mrs. Nora Stillings and Mrs. Inice Lawrence, both of
Ava; one brother, Jim Huff, Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Lottie Blair, Modesto, Calif.;
37 grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Maggard, Patricia Ann 21 May 1967 - 21 May 1967 CCR 25 May 1967 p1
Patricia Ann Maggard, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Clinton Maggard,
died at birth at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Survivors, in
addition to the parents, are two sisters, Doris Jean and Marietta Kay, both of the home;
two half-brothers, J. S. of Springfield and Kyle Lee of the home; one half-sister, Mrs.
Patsy Cromley, Springdale, Ark; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Mooneyham, Billings; paternal grandparents, Lon Maggard, Republic, and Mrs. Nellie
Adams, Fordland and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Blades, Billings.
Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell.
Maggard, Pellie 1881 - 1 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: married Sampson Maggard 16 Apr 1881 - Apr 1973]
Funeral serivces for Mrs. Pellie Maggard, 89, of Oldfield will be at 2 p.m. today
in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at High Lonesome with the Rev. James Applegate
officiating, Burial will be in Hall Cemetery at Ongo under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mrs. Maggard died at 5:40 p.m. Monday in the Springfield Baptist Hospital. Survivors
include her husband, Sampy; three sons, Henry Maggard and Otto Maggard, both of

Oldfield, Lloyd Maggard of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Stella Caudill, Elkhead; 21
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Maggard, Robin Lynn 8 Sep 1968 - 8 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Maggard, of Seymour, was dead at
birth at Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, at 5:04 p.m. Sunday. Surviving, in
addition to the parents, are a sister, Cammey Sue of the home; the paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Maggard, Oldfield; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Carol Webb, Des
Moines, Iowa; and the maternal grandfather, J. P. Fletchall, address unknown. Graveside
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Old Boston Cemetery east of Oldfield, with the Rev.
Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial was under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Maggard, Rosa May
24 Feb 1889 - 5 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa May Maggard, 80, Oldfield, will be at 2 p.m.
today in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at High Lonesome with the Rev. C. B. Maggard
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard. Mrs.
Maggard died at 6:05 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield. She was
a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Opal
Coffer, Chadwick; five sons, Lorie, Ava, Preston, Troy and Tilbert, all of Oldfield and
Cecil, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Maggard, Roy Preston, Rev. 1 Jul 1914 - 18 Feb 1992 NN-E 27 Feb 1992
Rev. Roy Preston Maggard, 77, Oldfield, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 18, 1992
in his home. He was born July 1, 1914 and was the son of Monroe and Rosa Mae
Pruett Maggard. He was ordained to preach the gospel in September 1946. A
carpenter and minister, he lived throughout his life near Oldfield. He was a member
of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents
and a sister, Opal Coffer. Survivors include his wife, Iona; a daughter, Bonita Nelson
and her husband, Jerry, Oldfield; two sons, Ervin Maggard and his wife, Sandra,
Ozark, and Ivan Maggard, San Francisco, Calif; five grandchildren, Loetta, Juanita,
Joetta, Valerie and Dwight; five great-grandchildren, Jerry Seth, Lacey Jo, Ashley,
Kiersten and Shelby; and four brothers, Lorie and Cecil Maggard, both of Ava, and
Troy and Tilbert Maggard, both of Oldfield. Services were held Thursday in Mount
Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Oldfield, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.
Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Maggard, Sampy 16 Apr 1881 - 10 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
Oldfield - Funeral services for Sampy Maggard, 91, of Oldfield were held at 2
p.m. Saturday in the Mt. Olive Church with the Rev. James Applegate officiating, Burial
was in Hall Cemetery near Ongo under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr.
Maggard, a retired farmer, died last Tuesday at the Missouri State Chest Hospital after a
7-month illness. Survivors include three sons, Henry and Otto, both of Oldfield and Loyd
of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Stella Caudill, Elkhead, 22 grandchildren, 32 great
grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Maggard, Silas, Rev.1894 - 1 Apr 1974 OH 4 Apr 1974 p7

Funeral services for Rev. Silas Maggard, 79, Ave are to be held today (Thursday)
at Union Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. James Applegate and Jess Hunt officiating.
Burial will be in Hall Cemetery near Mound. A retired Baptist minister, Mr. Maggard
died Monday morning at Chastain Nursing Home after a long illness.
Maggard, Stella May (Nelson) 29 Aug 1889 – 8 Mar 1992 NN-E 11 Mar 1992
Stella May Maggard, 93, died early Sunday, March 8 in Cox Medical Center
North. She was born August 29, 1889 at Keltner and was the daughter of William and
Sally Adams Nelson. Most of her life was spent in Douglas County before moving to
Springfield twenty-five years ago. She was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist
Church. Survivors include: nine children, Eula Short, Sparta, Edith Maggard, Oldfield,
Goldie Filbeck, Springfield, Melvin Maggard, Springfield, Bernice Reaves, Brookline,
Hosea Maggard, Fordland, Kenneth Maggard, Springfield, Janet Huston, Springfield and
Edwin Maggard, Rogersville; two grandchildren. raised in the home, Ronnie Maggard
and Debbie Haymes; twenty additional grandchildren; forty-one great-grandchildren;
eight great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Made Morrison, Oldfield, Walsie Berner,
Augusta, Kansas and Clota Harvill, Sacramento, California. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Cleveland Maggard; her parents; five brothers; two sisters and two
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 10 at Mt. Olive church at
Highlonesome with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating, under direction of Adams Funeral
Home. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
Maggard, Troy D. 24 Mar 1919 - 5 Jul 2003 CCH-N 9 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Monroe & Rosa (Pruett) Maggard; married 24 Oct 1942 Edith Maggard]
Troy D. Maggard was born in Douglas County near Highlonesome on March 24,
1919. He was the son of Monroe and Rosa Pruett Maggard. He died July 5, 2003, in his
home, with his wife and children at his bedside. Maggard was a member of the Mt. Olive
Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. He was saved and on Oct. 19, 1940, was
baptized into this church. On March 29, 1998, he was ordained as a deacon at Mt. Olive.
He and Edith Maggard were united in marriage on Oct. 24, 1942, and into this union two
children were born. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Edith; one son, Loren,
Oldfield; daughter Barbara Day and husband Bob, Ava; five grandchildren, Lisa Cantrell,
Leslie Maggard, Bobbi Hicks and husband. Rodney, Lee Maggard and wife Chelsea and
Adam Day and wife Leslie; six great-grandchildren, Cody Ellison, Sarah Maggard,
Brittany, Morgan and Eli Maggard, and Tiffany Hicks; a sister-in-law, Iona Maggard,
Oldfield; former daughters-in-law Dorothy King, Ava, and Georgia Maggard, Oldfield;
three step-granddaughters, Crystal Nelson and husband Curtis, Tattie Maggard and
husband Jerry, Jr., and Nicole Cunningham; and two step-great-granddaughters, Hanna
Guerin and Cassidy Nelson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe and Rosa;
an infant sister; sister Opal Coffer; and four brothers, Lori, Preston, Cecil and Tilbert.
Maggard also leaves behind a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 2
p.m. July 9 in Mt. Olive Church with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Maggard, William H. 12 Jan 1897 - 1 May 1971 CCR 6 May 1971 p8
[Note: married Anna]

Funeral services for William H. Maggard, 74, of Springfield, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in General Baptist Church, Ozark with the Revs. Glenco Roberts and John
Commer officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of AyreGoodwin. Mr. Maggard died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a short
illness. He had lived in Springfield for 12 years and was formerly of Bradleyville. He was
a deacon of Hercules Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna; five daughters, Mrs. Delmar
Green, Springfield, Mrs. Clifford Shelton, Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Paul Davis, Stockton,
Calif.., Mrs. Carl Goetz, Ozark, and Mrs. Wayne McCord, Springfield; two sons, Earl
Maggard, Seymour and Bob Maggard, Eugene, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Jim Roberts,
Stockton, Calif. and Mrs. Wade Dollarhide, Jay, Okla.; 28 grandchildren and 31 great
grandchildren.
Maggard, William J. “Bill” 1 Oct 1899 - 15 Mar 1967
CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel H. & Eliza Jane ( Pruett) Maggard; married first 1929 Gertrude
Hall 30 May 1903 - 8 Apr 1938; married second 1939 Ruby Johnson]
W. J. (Bill) Maggard, 68, of Route 1, Ozark, died Wednesday morning in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. Surviving are one son, Dillard S.,
Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Tressie May Johnson, Route 1, Ozark; two stepsons,
Charles D. Hall, Creve Coeur, Ill., and Marine S-Sgt. Jimmy Joe Johnson, San Diego,
Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Anna Gunn, Route 1, Ozark; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in Bruner Cemetery.
Maggard, William Leonard 25 Nov 1923 - 27 Jan 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
William Leonard Maggard, 68, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1992 at his home near
Springfield. He was born Nov. 25, 1923 at Ongo and was the son of Silas and Della Jane
(Johnson) Maggard. He was a minister and a member of the Solid Rock Church of
Springfield. He worked as a bricklayer. Survivors include four sons, Silas Randall
Maggard, Everton; Jerry L. Maggard, Republic; Michael Dean Maggard and Paul Ray
Maggard, Everett, Wash.; six daughters, Rosetta Pope, Buffalo; Paulette Ann Lay,
Everton; Christina Johanssen, Arlington, Texas; Tonya Michelle Maggard, Everett,
Wash.; two brothers, Everett “E. J.” Maggard, Springfield and Otis Maggard,
Sacramento, Calif; three sisters, Eunice Williams, Palmer, Idaho; Norma Hampton, Nixa
and Eva Crawford, Fair Grove; 20 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was
preceded in death by three brothers, a sister and a grandchild. Funeral services were
Friday, Jan. 31 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate
and the Rev. J. C. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery.
Maggi, Esther (Thomas)
22 Jul 1922 - 16 Sep 2004 SN-L 18 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Shelby & Sue Thomas; married Richard Maggi who d 1958]
Esther Maggi, age 82, formerly of Springfield, passed away Sept. 16, 2004, in
Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born July 22, 1922, in Taney County, Mo., to
Shelby and Sue Thomas. Mrs. Maggi was a retired employee of Consumer's Market
bakery department. She enjoyed trout fishing and traveling with her sister, Marie. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard Maggi, in 1958; brother
Buster Thomas; and sister Faye Sims. Survivors include her children and their spouses,

Shirley and Merle Gelsheimer of Cape Girardeau, Connie and Charles Miller of Anthem,
Ariz., Jim and Alice Maggi of Springfield, Bob and DiAnna Maggi of Ozark, Stan and
Marsha Maggi of Ozark, and Mick Maggi and fiancee Cathy Foraker of Rogers, Ark.; 19
grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Blackaby and husband Jack of Tulsa,
Okla.; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, in
Greenlawn North Cemetery.
Mahaffy, Susie M. (Duckworth) 31 Aug 1909 - 10 Apr 2002 CCH-N 17 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Isa (Bright) Duckworth; married 19 May 1935 Harold
Mahaffy 19 May 1911 - 17 Nov 1994 ]
Susie M. Mahaffy, 92, Ozark, died April 10, 2002, in Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born in Longton, Kan., on Aug. 31, 1909, to Fred and Isa (Bright) Duckworth.
On May 19, 1935, she married Harold Mahaffy of Tyro, Kan. They lived in the
Coffeyville and Dearing, Kan., area for six years. In 1941, the family moved to Wichita,
Kan. Her husband worked for Beech Aircraft until his retirement in 1976. Mahaffy was
very active in the Hyde Park Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School and she spent
rnany hours working as librarian in the church. She enjoyed her 20 years of volunteer
work in the Wichita Braille Workshop. One of her accomplishments was completing Mrs.
Carl Menniger's four year bible study in Wichita. Her special interests were reading and
working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her husband on Nov. 17, 1994. She
has been a resident of Ozark Riverview Manor since 1995. She is survived by a daughter,
Pat Keagy, Springfield; three granddaughters; three great-granddaughters; and a greatgrandson. A graveside funeral was April 11 in Resthaven Cemetery, Wichita, Kan., under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mahanay, A. Taylor, Rev. 1879 - 24 Feb 1964 CCR 27 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: married Ida]
The Rev. A. Taylor Mahanay, 84, of Springfield, a prominent minister of the
Christian Church (Disciplines of Christ) died at 1:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital
after a short illness. Mr. Mahanay, a 1914 graduate of Drury College, was a minister in
Marshfield, Richland and the Christian Churches to Republic in 1943. He retired from
active ministry in 1953 but served as a supply minister for many churches in the area. He
spoke many times at the Ozark First Christian Church in recent years. He is survived by
his wife, Ida, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lavelle Weaver and Mrs. Carl Squires;
one sister, Mrs. R. M. Hall, Springfield; three grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at South Street Christian Church,
Springfield with Dr. George I. Myers officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery
under direction of Jewell E. Windle. Memorial contributions may be made to the A.
Taylor Mahanay Scholarship Fund at Drury College.
Mahang, Johnnie Byron 1886 - 26 Jan 1972 CCR 27 Jan 1972 p4 & OH 3 Feb 1972
p8
Johnnie Byron Maharg, 85, who had lived with his son, Robert Maharg of Ozark
for the past eight months, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday at the home. A resident of
Daviess County all of his life, Mr. Maharg was a retired groceryman and in more recent

years had sold real estate and insurance. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church
and had recently received a 50-year pin from the Jamesport Masonic Lodge. Besides the
son, surviving are two sisters, Miss Ora Maharg, Fortuna and Mrs. Frank Morgan,
Cameron; a brother, Tom Maharg, Stanberry, Mo. and four grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark is transferring the body to Noble-Roberson Chapel in Jamesport, where services
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday. Melvin Stanton will officiate, and burial will be in Prairie
Valley Cemetery at Gallatin.
Mahnken, Paul J. 28 Jan 1905 - 10 Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: married Lorene E. 26 Feb 1902 - 15 Sep 1991]
TANEYVILLE - Services for Paul J. Mahnken, 72, Taneyville, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Robert M. Dohn officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Mahnken died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Mahnken was a native of Kansas City, and had lived
in Taneyville for the past 7 1/2 years. He was a member of the Evangelical and Reform
Church. Survivors include his wife, Lorene and two sister, Mrs. Wilma Mosby, Sedalia
and Mrs. Mildred Jackel, Independence. Contributions may be made to the cancer fund.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Mahnkey, Charles Douglas “Doug” 18 Jun 1902 - 2 Nov 2004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Charles Preston & Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey; married 1928 Merle Walker]
Born June 18, 1902, in Swan, Mo., Doug was the firstborn son of Mary Elizabeth
and Charles Preston Mahnkey. He went to be with the Lord on Nov. 2, 2004. He passed
away at the Forsyth Nursing and Rehab Center. He spent his youth in Kirbyville, Mincy
and Hollister, and attended high school in Forsyth and the School of the Ozarks. While
still a teenager, he qualified to become a school teacher by attending Southwest Missouri
State Teachers College in 1920, and taught for several years at Bee Creek School near
Kirbyville from 1921 to 1927. In 1928, he married Merle Walker and later had three
children, Pat, Mary Jo and Bill. After completing a correspondence course from La Salle
Correspondence School in Chicago, he was the last person to pass the Missouri bar exam
without attending formal law school. For over 60 years, Doug practiced law throughout
the state of Missouri. He was elected County Clerk in Taney County in 1926, in which
capacity he served until his election to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1934.
He left after one term to serve one term as Taney County Prosecuting Attorney, 19371939. In 1945, he returned to the Missouri House, where he served three more terms.
After leaving the legislature for the final time, he maintained a private law office in
Forsyth and Branson until 1997. One of the highlights of Doug's term in the state
legislature was meeting President Truman in Fulton, Mo., for the famous Iron Curtain
Speech in 1945. In the late 1940s and early 50s, Doug played an instrumental role in
moving the town of Old Forsyth from its original location, which became a flood area
due to the construction of Bull Shoals Dam, to its present location. In the 1950s, the
Mahnkey family built and owned a 10 unit motel in Forsyth to cater to the growing
tourist industry. Doug also served as the City Attorney of Forsyth. In later years, Doug
became a noted local and regional historian. He published two books, "Bright Glowed
My Hills," and "Hill and Holler Stories," and wrote extensively about the Ozarks and its

native people. His work appeared in The Ozark Mountaineer over several decades. He
was a renowned storyteller and was known as one of the last "Old Time Storytellers." An
avid hunter and fisherman, Doug enjoyed the outdoors and always had a prolific
vegetable garden. He spent many hours on the rivers and streams fishing, camping and
floating with his family. A lifelong Cardinals fan, he spent many summers coaching
Little League baseball. Douglas is survived by one son, William "Bill" Mahnkey of
Forsyth; one daughter, Mary Jo Kirkey and husband Richard of Rogersville;
grandchildren William Douglas Mahnkey and wife Meredith of Springfield, Elizabeth
Turner and husband Grant of Forsyth, Matthew Kirkey and wife Debbie of Ozark, and
Julie Fox of Springfield; great grandchildren Tyler, Trevor, Christopher and Margaret. He
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Merle in 1985; and his son, Charles "Pat"
in 2001. Funeral services will be Friday, Nov. 5, at 10 a.m. at the Community
Presbyterian Church in Forsyth. Burial will be at Snapp Cemetery in Forsyth. Visitation
will be today, Nov. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forsyth Whelchel Chapel. The family has
suggested memorials to the Alzheimer's Association at Southwest Missouri Chapter, Glen
Isle Center, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Mahr, Frank Conrad 1864 - 13 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Oct 1950
[Note: married Josephine Krawiec]
Frank Conrad Mahr, 86, RFD Chadwick, died Friday at his home 6 miles north of
Forsyth. Mr. Mahr moved from Chicago to the Ozarks 47 years ago and settled on the
farm on which he died. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by the
widow, Mrs. Josephine Krawiec Mahr, two sons, John and Walter, and a daughter, Miss
Maggie Mahr, all of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Martha Ragsdale of Forsyth; and three
grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday afternoon in the Ragsdale cemetery
with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Chadwick.
Maidlow, John Glenn, Rev. 19 Aug 1960 - 17 Jun 2005 SN-L 19 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Carl & Jackie Maidlow; married Regina]
John Glenn Maidlow, age 44, of Nixa, anxiously met his Savior Friday, June 17,
2005, in his home. He was born August 19, 1960, in Elizabethtown, Ky. John Boy was
known for his big heart and compassionate manner. He humbly served the members of
Immanuel Baptist Church in Nixa for the past six years, by passionately preaching God's
word. His love for his family was second only to his love for the Lord. When not
preaching he enjoyed fishing and watching his girls play softball. Loved ones include his
wife, Regina; three daughters, all of Nixa, Nicole, Leslie and Katie Maidlow; his mother,
Jackie Kennedy and husband, Walter, Ashland City, Tenn.; six siblings, Becky, Danny,
David, Brenda, Keith, and Kim; nieces and nephews; and a host of many friends. His
father, Carl Maidlow preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. Monday,
June 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Nathan Beal officiating. Friends
may call at their convenience on Monday for viewing at the funeral home. Burial will be
on Wednesday in Siloam Cemetery, Westmoreland, Tenn. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church Sunday School Addition.
Maine, Harold L. “Jack”, Pvt. 30 Jan 1926 - 26 Mar 1945 CCR 11 Nov 1948

[Note: Son of Tony & Audie (?) Maine]
The body of Pfc. Harold L. Maine arrived in Springfield Friday, Nov. 5, at 4:35
p.m. and was taken to the Maples-Harris Funeral home to await reburial. Funeral services
were held Sunday in the Clever Baptist church with the Rev. Kenneth Hoggard
officiating. Burial was made in the Marionville cemetery. Harold Maine was born at
Brown’s Spring, Mo., Jan. 30, 1926, and was killed in action March 25, 1945, near
Gladbeck, Germany, at the age of 19 years. “Jack” as he was called by his family and
friends, graduated from the Clever high school in the class of 1944. He was a member of
the 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Division and was a machine gunner in Company “G”
which was at that time a part of the Ninth Army. His superiors said he was a capable and
courageous soldier and his memory is a fitting tribute to his supreme sacrifice. He is
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Maine of Brown’s Spring, and one brother,
Winfred, of the home. A sister, Ruth, preceded him in death.
Maine, Tony 1887 - Sept 1964
[Note: married Audie]
Tony Maine, 74, Clever, died at 4:30 a.m. today at Springfield Baptist Hospital of
injuries suffered in a two-car accident at 5 p.m. Saturday at the junction of U. S. 60-166,
a mile east of Republic. Maine thus became the fifth person to succumb to injuries
suffered during the Labor Day holiday in the Ozarks, and the eighth to die in the Ozarks
in September traffic accidents. The month, with an average death rate so far of one a day,
appears to be following the pattern of deadly July and August, when a total of 67 persons
were killed in traffic accidents in the area. Maine suffered his injuries when a car driven
by Fred E. Mitchell, 74, Oklahoma City, failed to yield the right of way, pulled into the
path of Maine’s car and was struck broadside, the state patrol said. Both vehicles were
demolished. Maine is survived by his wife, Audie; one son, Winfred, Clever; one
brother, Mart Maine, Crane; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Rutledge, Springfield, Mrs. Nora
Gaggans, Kansas City, Mrs. S. P. Beard, Ardmore, Okla., and Mrs. Florence Horton,
California; and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of
Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 8 September 1964 in the margin.
Maine, Winfred L. 1929 - 19 Jun 1969 CCR 19 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Tony & Audie Maine; married Evelyn]
Winfred L. Maine, 39 , Clever was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, after an apparent heart attack. Survivors include
his wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Kathy and Diane; and a son, Bryan, all of the home; his
mother, Mrs. Audie Maine, Clever. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Clever. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Christian Church in
Clever. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Major, Ferrol I. (Prock) 30 Oct 1911 - 6 Oct 1972 CCR 12 Oct 1972 p1 & OH 12 Oct
1972 p6
[Note: Daughter of Grant U. & Ida (M.) Prock; married Joe R. Major 10 Oct 1908 - 4 Sep
1953]

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel here for Mrs. Ferrol
I. Major, 61. of Ozark. The Rev. Allen Harrison officiated and burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery. Mrs. Major was found dead in her home at 4:45 p.m. Friday. Christian County
coroner, Dean Harris ruled the death due to natural causes. A resident of Ozark for the
past 37 years, Mrs. Major was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Ladies Literary
Club and the Ozark Book Club. She is survived by a son, Joe L. Major of Ozark; two
sisters, Mrs. Nola Fergerson of Kansas City and Mrs. Clara Wood of Harville; a brother,
Virgil Prock of Grovespring, and four grandchildren.
Major, Joe R. 10 Oct 1908 - 4 Sep 1953 CCR 10 Sep 1953 p1
[Note: married Ferrol I. Prock 30 Oct 1911 - 6 Oct 1972 ]
Fishing Trip Fatal for Joe R. Major
Well Known Cheese Manufacturer Died in waters of Bull Shoals Lake.
The entire Ozark community was stunned beyond belief last Friday evening by
news of the tragic death of Joe Major, 44, owner of the Major Cheese Company and one
of Ozark’s most enterprising and prominent citizens. His death occurred about 6:15 that
evening in the waters of Bull Shoals Lake, southeast of Forsyth, where he and John Pile,
editor of this newspaper, had spent the afternoon fishing. Location of the tragedy was
what is known as the Hayworth Hole, about two miles up the lake from the Beaver Creek
Boat Dock at the mouth of Beaver where the trip originated. About 6:15 p.m. after a
successful afternoon trolling, the two men decided to try casting.. Pile had been running
the outboard motor and it was decided he should cast from the front of the boat while
Major ran the motor. The two men met at the center of the boat and passed each other
face to face. Pile preceded to the front of the boat and Major to the rear. While their backs
were to each other, Major fell from the boat. Pile was immediately aware that Major had
fallen into the water, and he hurried to the motor and spun the boat back to where Major
had fallen as indicated by his cap floating on the water. When Major failed to surface
after a few seconds, Pile dived in to the lake after him, but his efforts to locate him were
futile. Pile swam to the boat which had drifted several feet away in the light breeze that
was blowing and returned to the boat dock. A trip to Forsyth was made immediately by
Paul Fredericks, Springfield contractor, who notified Taney County authorities and called
Ozark to give word of the tragedy. Rube Meadows, veteran Branson riverman, who is
famous for his work recovering bodies from the water and his son, Chris Meadows, also
of Branson, were summoned and they arrived at the boat dock with their equipment about
eight o’clock. Assisting in the search were Mr. and Mrs. John Slack of Springfield and
Pile. At 2:30 Saturday morning, a thick blanket of fog covered the lake, making it
impossible to continue the search. Work was to begin at daylight the next morning, but
fog continued to delay operations until seven o’clock. The searching party was
augmented by Sheriff Theron Gideon of Taney County, Scotty Atkins of the State
Conservation Department, Bill Bilyeu, Ross Vaughan, Gene Sellars, and Russell
Grubaugh, all of Ozark.
A fishing plug attached to Major’s line at the time he fell
from the boat was brought to the surface by the boat occupied by Sheriff Gideon, Atkins
and Vaughan. A short time later, Vaughan contacted the body with a grappling hook and
it was raised to the surface at 9:07 a.m., almost exactly 15 hours after the mishap. Water
at the point of recovery was approximately seven to eight feet deep. Major was still
tightly clutching his rod and reel. This fact, the position of his body and the fact that he

was a capable swimmer leads to the belief that he suffered a heart attack just as he
reached the rear of the boat.
______________
The career of Joe Major will always remain a bright and shining light in the
history of Ozark and surrounding community. We watched Joe during the early struggle
for security when he dumped all the milk and weighed and tested, made the cheese, then
finished the day with hours of laborious work over his books. His progress was steady
and inevitable. His opinion was candidly given but never inflicted. Joe Major found time
to play a vital role in the civic functions of the community,. He was the first president of
the Ozark Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Ozark Board of Education and
immediate past president and long-time member of the Ozark Lions Club. We derive
great satisfaction in being allowed to report that the Major Cheese Company will be an
integral part of the Ozark community for long years to come. As Joe had planned and
dreamed, his son, cast in the same mold as the father, has assumed active management of
the operation. He, along with a fine group of loyal and capable employees with whom Joe
had surrounded himself, will continue to operate the Business as usual. We think we
speak for the entire community when we pledge to Joe L. Majors and Mrs. Joe R. Major
his mother, the same respect and patronage the business enjoyed under the direction of
Joe R. Major, their father and husband.
_______________
Joe R. Major, son of W. Roy and Pauline Prusse Major, was born at Decatur, Ill,
on October 10, 1908 and departed this life on September 4, 1953. He was united in
marriage to Ferral Prock of Grove Springs, Mo. on November 22, 1931 and to this union
was born one son, Joe Lewis Major. Early in manhood, he professed his faith in
Christianity. Other than the wife and son, survivors include his father, W. Roy Major of
Adrian, Mo.; a brother, Charles E. Major of the Air Force, now stationed in Tucson,
Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Judith Workman of Adrian and Mrs. Mary Cook of California;
one aunt, Mrs. Clifford Walters of Beloit, Wisc.; three nephews and three nieces. Funeral
services, attended by a huge gathering, were held Monday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. in the chapel
of the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Harold Hurst, pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. Interment was in the Ozark Cemetery under direction of Mr. and Mrs.
T. B. Chaffin.
Major, Syble Jean (Gilbert) 1934 - 28 Feb 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Eula Carol (Hughes) Gilbert; married Joe Lewis Major]
Syble Major, 55, Ozark, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 1990, from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident. She was a lifelong resident of this area and a member of the
First Baptist Church of Ozark. She enjoyed flying, having obtained her pilot's license ten
years ago. Survivors include her husband, Joe; her mother, Eula Estes, Ozark; her
stepfather, Max Estes, Springfield; three daughters, Jenny Gregg, Nixa, Julie Ellison,
Ozark, and Melanie Karner, Houston; a son, Sam Major, Ozark; six grandchildren, April,
Travor, Chandler and Justin Gregg, and Amy and Rebecca Ellison; and many friends.
Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Allen
Harrison and the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark.

Malan, Gloria (Grace) Gerlach 11 Oct 1926 - 11 Nov 2001 CCH-N 21 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of Daniel and Ella (Grant) Grace; married first ? Gerlach; married
second ? Malan]
Gloria Grace Malan, age 75, of Nixa, passed away Nov. 11, 2001, in Christian
Health Care of Nixa. She was born Oct. 11, 1926, in Buffalo, N.Y., the daughter of
Daniel and Ella (Grant) Grace. Malan moved to the area from California where she was
employed as a personnel manager for Gourmet Concessions. After moving here, she
worked for Mid America Banking and later as church secretary for Nixa Christian
Church, where she became a member. She was a volunteer for St. John's Mid-America
Cancer Center. Whether working or volunteering, she considered each a joy to do.
Survivors include: Her son, John D. Gerlach and his wife Sharon of Pearland, Texas; a
granddaughter, Leslie Nidey; a grandson, Andrew Huff, a new great-granddaughter,
Sharon Yvonne; a sister, Beatrice Hecker and her husband Howard of Ocala, Fla.; a
brother, Ronald Grace and his companion Sharon Wagner of Cyprus, Calif.; a niece,
Linda Hunt of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and a host of other nieces, nephews and family
members. A memorial service was held Nov. 13, 2001, in Nixa Christian Church with Dr.
Jack Barnes officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Christian Church or MidAmerica Cancer Center.
Malcolm. Jessie L., Sgt. 1915 - 20 Aug 1961
CCR 31 Aug 1961 p1
Funeral services for Sgt. Jessie L. Malcolm, 46, of 2120 West Atlantic, who died
Aug. 20 on a ship returning him from military service in Germany, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Lunn Funeral Home at Olney, Texas. He is survived by his wife, the former
Marge Livingston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Livingston, Billings, former residents
of Selmore.
Mallon, Steve Roy 1885 - 4 Jul 1957 CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4
Steve Roy Mallon, 72, died Thursday, July 4, at the home of a step daughter-onlaw, Mrs. Otis Teague near Sparta. The body was forwarded Saturday, July 6, to Guthrie
Center, Iowa by the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Glessie Bray Mallon of Sparta; five grandchildren of Springfield; three sisters of Guthrie
Center, Iowa and a brother of California.
Mallonee, Charles Raymond 20 Oct 1901 - 29 Oct 1981 OH 5 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of Charles A. & Martha Ellen (Riley) Mallonee]
Services for Raymond Mallonee, 80, Springfield, were held Nov. 1 in Harris
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery near Clever. Mr. Mallonee died Oct. 29 in Maranatha Manor after a long
illness. A Taney County native, he operated stores in Walnut Shade, Hollister and other
areas. Survivors include a son, Charles, Jacksonville, Ark.; six grandchildren; a sister,
Mrs. Grace Young, Springfield; and a brother, Hershel, Highlandville.
Mallonee, Conrad Enos 1884 - 22 Jul 1960 CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas W. & Nancy E. (?) Mallonee; married Ada Belle Thompson

Funeral services for Conrad Enos Mallonee, 76, who died July 22, were held July
25 at 2 p.m. in the Hurley High School auditorium, with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating.
Burial was in the West Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
A native of Clever, he was a resident of Christian and Stone counties most of his life.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ada Belle Mallonee of Hurley; three sons, Leo of
Salinas, Calif, Bill of Crane and Tom of Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Dorma Fay
Robertson of Crane; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs.
Emma Little of Springfield, Mrs. Clemma Frazier of Clever and Mrs. Gertrude Burman
of Los Angeles
Mallonee, Enoch Andrews 1871 - 28 Jun 1935
[Note: Son of Thomas W. & Nancy E. (?) Mallonee]
Funeral services for Enoch Andrews Mallonee, 63-year-old boilermaker whose
body was found east of the city yesterday after he had apparently committed suicide, will
be held at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel. The
Reverend Robert Baker will officiate. The body was lying face downward in a small
stream, three bullet holes in the chest apparently self-inflicted. The body was lashed to a
wire fence in an evident attempt to make sure it would soon be found. Tuesday was the
second anniversary of Mallonee’s daughter’s death. Grief was blamed for his act. He
had been deeply affected by the death, and had often visited the grave of the daughter,
Mrs. Jewell Hooper, who for years was a clerk at the Union National Bank. The Frisco
workman left his home at 1024 East Division Street to go to work at the north shops
Thursday. That was the last time Mrs. Mallonee saw him. His body was found by three
boys who walked northward on the rocky lane off East Mill Street road about a half-mile
east of the city to pick blackberries. Mrs. Mallonee reported the disappearance of her
husband to police yesterday morning and said she fear, “the worst had come,” but the
news of the suicide seemed a terrible shock to her. She declared she had become alarmed
at her husband’s despondency about a week ago. Sunday, at the home of his son, Roy
Mallonee, of near Sparta, he had talked of “life after death.” Survivors besides his wife
and son are five brothers, John, Sebetha, Kan., Charles, Highlandville, Joe, Springfield,
Ed, of California, and Conrad of Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Burman, Springfield,
Mrs. Emma Little, Springfield and Mrs. Clemma Frazier, Clever; and two grandchildren.
Mr. Mallonee was a member of the Modern Woodmen, the Knights of Pythias and the
Methodist Church. Mr. Mallonee tried to borrow a pistol from Detective Riley Bolerjack
about a week ago, the detective disclosed last night. He said he wanted it to take with
him on a fishing trip in the Gasconade country. “I saw that he was worried about
something,” Bolerjack said, “and I told him I didn’t have a gun I could loan him. He then
wanted me to help him find one but I told him I didn’t know who to ask. I talked to him
a long time and tried to find out what was in his mind. I told him I thought he was up to
something desperate but he denied it. I insisted on his telling me who he had trouble
with, but he repeated that he wanted the gun to take with him on a trip.” He promised the
detective he would come back and talk with him the following day, but he never came.
And Bolerjack forgot the incident until he learned of the suicide. Mrs. Mallonee said
yesterday she didn’t know where he got the gun with which he killed himself.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.

Mallonee, Gertie (Russell) Wright 16 Jun 1911 - 26 Mar 2006 SN-L 28 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Luther & Joda Seville (Leverette) Russell; married 16 Mar
1930 Redgie E. Wright d 12 Dec 1983; married 10 Apr 1991 Leo Mallonee d 29 Jan
2004]
Gertie Wright Mallonee, 94, Clever, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2006, at St.
John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born June 16, 1911, near Ponce DeLeon, Mo., to
Benjamin Luther and Joda Seville (Leverette) Russell. Gertie was the youngest of seven
children. She married Redgie E. Wright November 16, 1930. A daughter, Eula Jean, was
born to this union. They made their home in Hurley, Mo., and enjoyed 52 years of
marriage before Mr. Wright passed away December 12, 1983. On April 10, 1991, Gertie
married Leo Mallonee and they moved to Clever in the fall of 2002. Mr. Mallonee passed
away January 29, 2004. Others preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers,
Jesse Russell, Joseph "Duge" Russell, and Sam Russell; three sisters, Nettie Pritchard,
Eula Flood, and Minnie Henry; a granddaughter, Carol Franzino; and a great-grandson,
Justin Harris. Gertie was a member of the Hurley United Methodist Church. She had
attended the Clever UMC after moving to Clever. She is survived by her daughter, Jean
Hancock and husband, Kenneth, Clever; two grandchildren, Cathy McCurley and
husband, Jim, of O'Fallon, Mo., and Scott Hancock and wife, Rene, Republic; eight
great-grandchildren; two great-great-grand- children; two stepsons, Ray Mallonee, Los
Banos, Calif., and Ralph Mallonee, Reno, Nevada; four stepdaughters, Shirley Hatchett,
Velma McConville, Marie Cook, and Helen Janotta, all of the Phoenix, Ariz., area;
several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wed., March 29, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in Crane Community
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the Crane Community Cemetery.
Mallonee, Leo Olen 7 Jan 1914 - 29 Jan 2004
SN-L 1 Feb 2004.
[Note: Son of Conrad Enos & Ada Belle (Thompson) Mallonee; married Jessie Mason]
Leo Olen Mallonee, 90, Clever, died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 2004, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Jan. 7, 1914, in Galena, Mo.,
the son of Conrad E. and Ada (Thompson) Mallonee. Leo was married to the former
Jessie Mason for approximately 50 years and to this union were born three sons and four
daughters. Leo and Jessie lived in Salinas, Calif., for many years where he was a diesel
mechanic for a Ford truck agency. Upon retirement, they moved to Hurley where Jessie
passed away in 1983. He married Gertie Wright in 1991 in Miami, Okla. They have lived
in Clever the past two years. Leo was a Christian and attended the Clever United
Methodist Church. Others preceding him in death were his parents; a son, Lee Roy; and
two brothers, Tom and Bill. He is survived by two sons, Ray Mallonee, Los Banos,
Calif., and Ralph Mallonee, Reno, Nev.; four daughters, Shirley Henderson, Velma
McConville, Marie Cook and Helen Janotta, all of the Phoenix, Ariz. metropolitan area; a
stepdaughter, Jean Hancock, Republic; a sister, Dorma Robertson, Crane; 17
grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; eight step greatgrandchildren; one step great-great-grandson; three sisters-in-law, Merle Mallonee,
Crane, Mayme Fore, O'Fallon, Ill., and Eurdee Carter, Mount Vernon; several special
nieces and nephews; other relatives and wonderful friends. Funeral services will be held

at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev.
Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery. The Clever chapel
will be open at noon Monday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
Mallonee, Lucy L. (Frazier) Rhodes 26 Oct 1887 - 16 Aug 1977 CCR 18 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of Martin Dick & Margaret Caledonia (McCroskey) Frazier; married 10
Sep 1899 Henry G. Rhodes 18 Apr 1877 - 16 Apr 1909; married second ? Mallonee]
Mrs. Lucy Mallonee, 90, of Los Angeles, Calif. passed away January 25. She is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nora Cunningham of Overland Park, Kan. and Mrs.
Eula Canaday, Long Beach, Calif; two sons, George Rhodes, St. Joseph and John
Mallonee of Los Angeles, Calif.; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and one
great great grandchild and one sister, Mrs. Effie Caughron, Ozark. Services were held in
The Church of the Little Flowers in Los Angeles and interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery,
Glendale, Calif. Mrs. Mallonee was a former resident of Christian and Greene County.
Mallonee, Martha Ellen (Riley) 13 Dec 1869 - 2 Dec 1947 CCR 11 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Seth William & Rebecca Ann (Gooding) Riley; married 2 Aug 1891
Charles A. Mallonee 12 Jul 1868 - 23 Dec 1941]
Mrs. Martha Mallonee, 77, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the home of a daughter, Mrs.
Grace Young, 1421 North Broad, Springfield. She is survived by two sons, C.R. and
W.H. Mallonee, both of Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Ruth
Thogmartin, also of Springfield, and Mrs. Norma Gahagan of Highlandville; three
brothers, Emmett Riley of Clever, Ernest Riley of Republic and John Riley of Phoenix,
Ariz.; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon
at the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery near Clever.
Mallonee, Roy Andrew 1899 - 23 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Enoch Andrews & ? (?) Mallonee; married 8 May 1921 Ester Leta
Skidmore]
Roy Andrew Mallonee, 67, of Rogersville, died at 8:32 a.m. Friday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield, after several years of failing health. Mr. Mallonee was a
retired salesman, He worked for F. A. Martin Machinery Company and Chiles Tractor
and Machinery Company, both of Springfield. Mr. Mallonee was also a farmer of the
Rogersville community and an elder of Ozark Christian Church. He was a member of
Henderson Masonic Lodge 477, Rogersville. Survivors include his wife, Leta; two sons,
Allen, of Rogersville and James, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Bona Beth Andrews,
Rogersville, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in KelleyFerrell-Marsh Chapel in Rogersville with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was
in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Maloney, Darlene (Clevenger) 2 Aug 1942 - 12 Jun 2002
[Note: Daughter of Kenneth & Cleo Clevenger; married 4 Jun 1966 Chuck Maloney]
Darlene Maloney, 59, Springfield, Mo., passed away in her home Wednesday,
June 12, 2002 following a ten year courageous battle with cancer. The daughter of
Kenneth and Cleo Clevenger, she was born August 2, 1942 in Greene County. Darlene
was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband,

Chuck to whom she was married June 4, 1966; two sons, Mark Allen and Jeffery Scott
Maloney, both of Springfield; two daughters, Michelle Hart and her husband, Brian, and
Melissa Maloney, all of Springfield; a brother, Kenneth Clevenger of Ozark, Mo.; a
sister, Patsy Ashford of Springfield; and three grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 15, 2002 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Rev. John Hyde
officiating, with burial in Holland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today
in the funeral home, 441 W. Battlefield. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer
Society. Springfield News-Leader, June 14, 2002.
Maloney, Lowell W. 6 Feb 1926 - 23 Aug 2006 SN-L 25 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Elmer & Ica (Lewis) Maloney; married 23 Aug 2006 Lorene Rippee
Dougherty]
Lowell W. Maloney, son of Elmer and Ica Lewis Maloney, was born Feb. 6,
1926, in Ava, Mo., and departed this life Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2006, in Rocky Ridge
Manor nursing home, Mansfield, Mo., at the age of 80. On June 20, 1970, Lowell was
united in marriage to Lorene Rippee Dougherty and they shared 36 years together.
Lowell was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruie Kimbrell and Opal
Campbell; one son-in-law, Steve Fitzgerald; one granddaughter, Missy Vasquez; and one
great-granddaughter, Hannah Chance. He is survived by his wife, Lorene, of the home;
two sons, Danny and Beth Maloney, Sparta, Mo.; Jarrett and Dena Dougherty, Spokane,
Mo.; four daughters, Debbi and Larry Chance, Carolyn and Donnie Davis, Connie and
Danny Givans, and Cindy and Rick Croney, all of Ava, Mo.; one brother, Clinton and
Dorothy Maloney, Springfield, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Lowell, a 1943 graduate of Ava High School, served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at
various jobs including Springday Corp. of Springfield, Carnation and Twentieth Century
Milk Plants and Emerson Electric, and owned the L & L Drive Inn all of Ava. He also
managed the Roaring River State Park. He retired from the Ava Public Schools in
November 2001. With Lowell's love of coon dogs, he helped start the Douglas County
Coon Hunters Assoc. He also enjoyed coaching his son's ball teams. Lowell enjoyed
square dancing on the Ozark Jubilee that aired on KY3. He was a member of the First
General Baptist Church of Ava. He was well known for his wonderful sense of humor.
He loved his family making them his pride and joy. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug.
26, 2006, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Robert Roberts
and Rev. Casey Pierce officiating. Interment will follow in the Ava Cemetery. Visitation
is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers
Association or of the donor's choice.
Maloney, Mary Margaret (Kester) 29 Nov 1916 - 3 Feb 2006 SN-L 5 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Lizzie Kester; married Charles Arthur Maloney, Jr.]
Mary Margaret Maloney, 89, Ozark and formerly of Springfield, passed away
peacefully within the arms of our Lord, on February 3, 2006, after a brief illness. She
resided with her daughter until shortly before her death. She was born November 29,
1916, in Missoula, Montana, to Joe and Lizzie Kester. She met and married Charles
Arthur Maloney, Jr., and they resided in St. Louis before moving to Springfield in the late
forties. Together they were blessed with seven sons and a daughter. Waiting to greet her
in Heaven were her parents, husband, two infant sons, Dale and Timothy, and daughter-

in-law, Darlene Maloney. Margaret is a beloved mother, who leaves behind her daughter
and five sons, Julie and Pastor John Hyde, Ozark; Charles and Jane Maloney III,
Springfield; Mike and Shirley Maloney, Ozark; Bill and Cheryl Maloney, Blue Eye;
Patrick Maloney and friend, Nancy Bickel, Shell Knob; and Dennis and Susan Maloney,
Norman, Okla. She is also survived by her sisters, Myrtle Poe, Denver, Colo., and Zelma
Williams, Gate City, W.Va.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; eight step-grandchildren; and a wealth of other family and friends. During her
life, Margaret was an avid reader, expert seamstress and a faithful member of New Hope
Baptist Church in Ozark. She was a witty, self-educated, freethinking lady, who will be
greatly missed by all who loved or knew her. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday,
February 6, 2006, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial to follow in Holland
Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Fear not tomorrow, God is already there.
Manczuk, Sally Jo 26 Sep 1939 - 29 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married Casimer Manczuk]
Sally Jo Manczuk, 48, of Springfield, died at 11 am July 26 in her home after a
long illness. A Funeral Mass for Mrs. Manczuk was held July 29 at the Holy Trinity
Catholic Church with the Revs. James Holmes and Gregory Zatina officiating. Burial was
in Resurrection Cemetery. Mrs. Manczuk had been a resident of Springfield for 23 years.
Her survivors include her husband, Casimer; two sons, Marc, of Rogersville, and Mikel,
of Springfield; a daughter, Michelle Adams, Springfield; a sister, Sharon Grable, Kansas
City, KS; an aunt, Geraldine Brown, Kansas City, and two grandchildren.
Manjeot, Mary Belle (Shulse) Haskins 28 Oct 1931 - 7 Feb 2006 SN-L 8 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Malcolm & Audrey Mabel (Teasley) Shulse; married ? Haskins;
married 16 Dec 1956 Roy Lee Manjeot 11 Dec 1895 - Oct 1976]
Mary Belle Manjeot, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2006.
She was born October 28, 1931, in Urich, Mo., the daughter of Malcolm and Audrey
Mabel (Teasley) Shulse. On December 16, 1956, she and Lee Manjeot were united in
marriage in Creighton, Mo. Mary and Lee have lived in Nixa for the past 48 years. Mrs.
Manjeot was a homemaker and was active in the Nixa Senior Citizens Center. Her
greatest joy was being a mom and grandma. She also enjoyed basketball games and going
fishing. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Fabro and Kathy Bennett; a son, Kim
Haskins; six grandchildren, Denise Ritter, Marcie Gregory, John Haskins, Ashley
Bredenberg, Kelsey Bredenberg, and Celine Bennett; three sisters, Edna Shifflett, Betty
Eagan, and Sharon Shrock; and a brother, Dallas Shulse. She was preceded in death by
her parents and a brother, Duane Shulse. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joe Fahl and Leeroy Maples
officiating. Burial will follow in Bledsoe-McConnell Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1
to 2 p.m. immediately preceding the funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made
to AWANA Club at the Calvary Bible Church in Nixa.
Manley, Edward M. 19 Nov 1905 - May 1982
Memorial services for Edward M. Manley, 77, Mount Vernon, Wash., were held
Tuesday in Hulbush Funeral Home; Burlington, Wash. Mr. Manley died May 27 in his

home. A Springfield native, he moved to Washington in 1948. He was a retired tile
contractor. Survivors include two daughters; two sons; 12 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Jack, Springfield. Clipping dated June 6, 1982.
Manley, Elmer W., Rev. 11 Oct 1902 - 6 Jan 1967 CCR 12 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married Dorothy M. 7 Sep 1908 - Jul 1983]
The Rev. Elmer W. Manley, 64, Ozark, died at 7:50 a.m. Friday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. A native of Edison, Nebr., Mr. Manley moved to Christian County in
1939 and was ordained as a Christian Church minister seven years ago, A member of the
First Christian Church here, he served as pastor of Christian Churches in Chadwick and
Jasper, Ark. His wife, Dorothy M.; a daughter, Mrs. Elemore Carpenter, Boulder, Colo.
and three grandchildren survive. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Don Jewett officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery
Manley, Nancy J. (Carr) 1847 - Jan 1931
Mrs. Nancy J. Manley, 83, one of the eldest residents on the site of the Wilson
Creek Battleground, was to be buried at the Manley cemetery at 1:30 o’clock this
afternoon. The Manley’s had lived on the battle site since 1867 and there raised a family
of 10 children, six of whom are still living. Besides taking an active part in the
battleground reunions which, with intervals now and then, have been held annually for
half-a-century or more, Mrs. Manley has welcomed hundreds of tourists and visitors to
the site. She has been throughout all the years, also, one of the sturdiest pillars of the little
Wilson Creek Cumberland Presbyterian church, and of late years it has been largely
through her efforts that the church has continued to operate. For her pleasant, unassuming
kindness and hospitality, Mrs. Manley has grown to be loved by many, even among those
who knew her but casually. She was born in Stone county, daughter of Captain and Mrs.
William A. Carr; was married to John T. Manley in 1864. The sons and daughters
surviving her are Mrs. N. J. Lindsey of Springfield; W.C., R.C. and J.C. Manley and Miss
Etta Manley, and Mrs. F. E. Short, all of Republic. Mrs. Manley died at Republic
Thursday, after an illness resulting from a fall suffered several weeks ago. The Reverend
E. W. Johnson, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church here, was to officiate the
burial service. The Leader, January 29, 1931.
Mann, Pearl Maxine (Peterson) 1 Feb 1927 - 22 Aug 1993 OH 25 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of Nels & Ida Peterson; married 27 Jun 1953 William E. Mann]
Pearl Maxine Mann, 66, Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1993 at St. Louis
University Hospital. She was born Feb. 1, 1927, the daughter of Nels and Ida Peterson.
On June 27, 1953, she was united in marriage to William E. Mann. She formerly lived in
Powersite and was an employee of 76 Mall, Branson. She was preceded in death by her
parents and a brother, Raymond Peterson. Survivors include her husband, Bill; two sons,
Michael R. Mann, Nixa. and Anthony J. Mann, Springfield; two daughters, Cynthia K.
Losee, Nixa, and Jan Marie Hall, Lees Summit; three grandchildren, Christopher and
Jennifer Mann, and Brian Losee; a twin sister, Pauline Hook, Wichita, Kan., and another
sister, Vivian Hagen, Algona, Iowa. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Dale Bond officiating. Burial will be in
Springfield National Cemetery.

Manthey, Lettie Jane (Caldwell) 12 Dec 1899 - 5 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Lettie Jane Manthey, 91, Nixa, died Tuesday, March 5, 1991, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born in Minnesota Dec. 12, 1899, to
Matthew John and Minnie Caldwell. She graduated from Chicago Nursing School,
Englewood Hospital, in 1930. She registered in Springfield, Ill., and retired 25 years
later. She married Walter E. Manthey on July 16, 1936. She was a member of Eastern
Star No. 210, Hayward, Wis., and is survived by a niece, Eileen Nelson, Seattle, Wash.
She was cremated under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield. Burial
was in Greenwood Cemetery, Hayward, Wis.
Manuel, Charles O. 12 Dec 1917 - 30 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
Charles O. Manuel, 61, Walnut Grove, father of Charles Manuel of Ozark, died
last Thursday in St, John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. Funeral services
were held Saturday in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mapes, Charles William 2 Feb 1884 - 12 Aug 1962 CCR 16 Aug 1962 p5
[Note: married Ida Belle McFarland 6 Mar 1888 - 20 Feb 1989 ]
Funeral services for Charles W. Mapes, 78, a lifelong resident of Christian
County, who died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, were held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin & Son Chapel with the Rev. William White and the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
He was a retired
farmer and a member of the Baptist Church at Chadwick. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Ida Mapes, of the home at Ozark; three sons, Olen and Lloyd Mapes of Springfield
and Glenn Mapes of Harrisonville; three daughters, Mrs. Nola Harvey of Detroit, Miss
Mildred Mapes of Tulsa, and Mrs. Thelma Flake of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Homer
Shipman of Ozark; and eight grandchildren.
Mapes, Ella Mae (Nance) Feb 1875 - 27 Oct 1962 CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Sarah Nance; married Joseph T. Mapes 1894]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Mapes, 87, of Kansas City who died there on
October 27, were held at the graveside in Weaver Cemetery north of Ozark Tuesday
afternoon, October 30. Mrs. Mapes was the widow of the late J. T. “Tom” Mapes who
served Christian County as Superintendent of Schools from 1907 until 1925. She was a
native of the Garrison community. Since 1935, she had made her home with a daughter,
Miss Grace Mapes, in Kansas City. Survivors include one son, Rev. Reg M. Mapes,
pastor of the First Baptist Church of South Roxana, Ill,; one daughter, Grace; three
brothers, R. G. Nance of Walnut Grove, Mo, Joe Nance of Headrick, Okla. and Bill
Nance of Spokane, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Mills and Mrs. Ruth Lloyd, both of
Billings, Mont, and Mrs. Dora Brown of Spokane, Wash.; four grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren.
Mapes, Glenn Edward 6 Sep 1921 - 21 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p12
[Note: Son of Charles William & Ida Belle (McFarland) Mapes; married Nona Mae 23
Jul 1926 - 31 May 1997]

EL DORADO SPRINGS - Services for Glenn E. Mapes, 55, El Dorado Springs,
were at 1 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church here with the Rev. William Riddle
officiating. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. in Ozark Cemetery, Ozark, under direction
of Isbell-Carothers of El Dorado Springs. Mr. Mapes, a member of the Chamber of
Commerce here, died Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of natural
causes, according to a funeral home spokesman. He had operated United Farm Agency
here for many years and was a member of First Baptist Church and a number of civic
organizations here. Survivors include his wife, Nona; two sons, Gary of Springfield and
Jerry of Tulsa, Okla; a brother, Orlin of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma Flake,
Springfield, Mrs. Nola Harvey, Detroit, Mich. and Miss Mildred Mapes, Ozark; his
mother, Mrs. Ida Belle Mapes, Ozark and a grandchild.
Mapes, Grace 20 Aug 1894 - Mar 1964
CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Thomas & Ella Mae ( Nance) Mapes]
Funeral services were conducted this (Thursday) morning in Kansas City for Miss
Grace Mapes, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Mapes and sister of Reg Mapes of
Illinois. Graveside services were held in the afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Weaver
Cemetery north of Ozark.
Mapes, Ida Belle (McFarland) 6 Mar 1888 - 20 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of William W. & Hattie Alice (Runkle) McFarland; married Charles
William Mapes 2 Feb 1884 - 12 Aug 1962]
Ida B. Mapes, 100, of Ozark died early Feb. 20 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Mapes will be held today
(Thursday, Feb. 23) at 2 p.m. in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold
Mayes officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Mapes was born March 6,
1888 in Warrensburg, the daughter of William W. and Hattie Alice (Runkle) McFarland.
A longtime Ozark resident, Mrs. Mapes was a homemaker and a member of the
Chadwick Christian Church. Mrs. Mapes was preceded in death by her husband, Charles,
by two sons, Lloyd and Glen, and by one grandson, Paul Flake. Survivors include a son,
Orlin Mapes, Springfield; three daughters, Nola Harvey and Thelma Flake, Springfield,
and Mildred Mapes, Ozark; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Mapes, Lloyd Wesley 8 Dec 1911 - 18 Jun 1972 CCR 22 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Charles William & Ida Belle (McFarland) Mapes; married Helen Irma]
Lloyd W. Mapes, 60 of Springfield died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Mapes was a veteran of World War II and a
member of the Baptist Church. He worked as a clerk for Frisco Railway for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Irma; two daughters, Glenda Mapes and Mary Mapes, both of
the home; his mother, Mrs. Ida V. Mapes, of Ozark; two brothers, Orlin Mapes of
Springfield and Glenn Mapes of El Dorado Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Nola Harvey of
Detroit, Mrs. Thelma Flake of Springfield and Mildred Mapes of St. Louis. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Hardy
Reese and the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery.
Mapes, Mabel (Woody) 4 Sep 1902 - 7 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993

[Note: Daughter of William and Effie (Lawing) Woody; married Reginald M. Mapes 3
Aug 1903 - Dec 1974]
Mabel Mapes, 91, Miami, Okla., died Monday, June 7, 1993, at Baptist Regional
Health Center. She was born Sept. 4, 1902, the daughter of William and Effie (Lawing)
Woody. She was married to Reginald M. Mapes and was a homemaker. She was Miami,
Okla., Senior Citizen of the Year in 1983. She was preceded in death by her husband and
her parents. Survivors include two sons, Tom W. Mapes, Miami, and M.L. (Bud) Mapes,
Baton Rouge, La.; two daughters, Margaret Sue Genteman, Bethalto, Ill., and Saundra L.
Crawford, Grove, Okla.; and nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services
were held Thursday, June 10, in Hazelwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds
officiating.
Mapes, Mildred B. 12 Oct 1918 - 28 Nov 2006 SN-L 30 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles W. and Ida B. (McFarland) Mapes]
Mildred Mapes, age 88, of Ozark, died Tuesday, November 28, 2006. She was
born October 12, 1918, in Chadwick, the son of Charles W. and Ida B. (McFarland)
Mapes. Survivors include two sisters, Nola Harvey and Thelma Flake, both of
Springfield; two nieces and five nephews. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 2, in Weaver Cemetery with Pastor Jim Jeffries officiating. Visitation will
be from 10 to 11 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, immediately before the service.
Mapes, Nancy Jane (Shipman) 31 Dec 1877 - 12 Jun 1954 CCR 17 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs., Nancy Jane Maples, 77, who died at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Homer Bilyeu in Ozark on June 12, were conducted Monday, June 14 at 2 p.m.
in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. Forbes and Rev. Mapes officiating, Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Early in life, she
was converted to the Christian religion and at the time of her death was a member of the
Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Bilyeu of Ozark,
Mrs., Edna Shearer of Ozark and Mrs. Lois Dunham of Carthage; one brother, John
Shipman of Sparta; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; a and a host of other
relatives and friends.
Mapes, Reginald M., Rev. 3 Aug 1903 - Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Joseph Thomas & Ella Mae (Nance) Mapes; married Mabel]
LEBANON - Funeral services for the Rev. Reg M. Mapes. 71, Route 4, Lebanon,
were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Bruce Maples
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Mapes died at noon Wednesday at
Cox Medical Center, Springfield after an 11-month illness. A native of Chadwick, he
served as Christian County Clerk and Recorder of Deeds 16 years. He was a Southern
Baptist minister 36 years and pastored churches in Garrison, Nixa, Sparta, Spokane,
Highlandville, South Roxana, Ill, Sunrise Beach and Millcreek Baptist in Lebanon. He
was interim pastor at Buffalo a short time before his death. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Genteman,
Bethalio, Ill, and Mrs. Sandra McClure, Route 4, Lebanon; two sons, Bud of Baton
Rouge, La., and Tom of Miami, Okla.; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Maples, Albert Richard 21 Jan 1931 - 3 Jan 2004
SN-L 7 Jan 2004
Albert Richard Maples, age 72, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 8:40 a.m. Jan.
3, 2004, in his home. A retired truck driver, Mr. Maples was a member of the Baptist
church. He is survived by his wife, Velma; three daughters, Robin Jones and husband
Randy of Oak Grove, Mo., Rebecca Harvey of Fair Grove, Mo., and Regina Grieshaber
and husband Doug of Springfield; grandsons Nate Jones, Larry Wayne Arthur III and
Gary Arthur; granddaughter Delaney Grieshaber; great-grandson Hunter Jones; greatgranddaughter Julie Arthur; sister Opal Thomas; brother Junior Maples; sister-in-law
Lena Maples; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Riley and Rosie Maples; three brothers, Ray, Jack and Frank Maples; and two sisters,
Ruby Wade and Ruth Riott. Services are 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, in Grant Ave.
Freewill Baptist Church, 1060 S. Grant. Cremation and burial will follow at a later date
under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation is 5:30 p.m. to service time
Thursday in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer
Foundation of the Ozarks.
Maples, Allie E. 3 Oct 1898 - 7 Oct 1966 CCR 13 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Timothy Ozias & Nannie (Gideon) Maples]
Funeral services for Allie E. Maples, 68, lifelong Christian County resident, were
held Sunday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit and the Rev. Lynn
Van DeMark officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa. Mr. Maples died on Friday of last week in his home, Route 1, Clever, of an
apparent heart attack. Two sons, Glen, Route 1, Billings, and Jamie, Nixa, and four
grandchildren survive.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Maples, Andrew Abram 31 Jan 1888 - 11 Mar 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5
[note: says Abram on his tombstone]
Funeral services for Andrew Abrem Maples, 69, who died March 11 at his farm
home 6 miles west of Nixa, were held March 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Church
with Rev. Fred Jackman and Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian
County, he was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He was
a former member of the Masonic Lodge of Clever. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Bessie Maples, two sons, Ivan Maples of Nixa and Byron Maples of Billings; five
grandchildren; three brothers, Sam and Leslie Maples of Aurora, and Mose Maples of
Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Greenway and Mrs. Aggie Rogers, both of Aurora.
Maples, Argus Scofield 27 Nov 1909 - 6 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Son of Simeon David & Savilla (McBride) Maples; married Hazel F. Riley 21
Aug 1904 - 7 Nov 1992]
Argus Scofield Maples, 83, Highlandville, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday, May 6,
1993 in Springfield Community Hospital. He was born Nov. 27, 1909 in Ozark. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, and his parents. He is survived by three sisters,
Georgia Buxton, Ozark, Penelope Riley, Springfield and Earnestine Riley, Aurora, Colo.;

three brothers, Halleck Maples, Highlandville, Robert “Bob” Maples, Pryor, Okla.;
Francis Maples, Crane, and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday,
May 8, at Fraizer Cemetery, with the Reverends Jim Bradley and Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Services were under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Maples, Audrey C. (King) 9 Nov 1908 - 7 Nov 1994
Graveside services for Audrey C. Maples, Springfield formerly of Clever, will be
at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Mrs. Maples, a homemaker, died at
12:45 a.m. Monday, November 7th in Greene Haven Nursing Home. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Meadors Funeral Home Clever. Passed away November 7th
1994. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Austin M. 5 Dec 1890 - 3 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James S. & Sarah E. (Ellingsworth) Maples; married Weltha Gonce 8
Feb 1901 - 11 Mar 1993]
Austin M. Maples, 78, of Highlandville, died at 7:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital following a lingering illness. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Maples was a
retired farmer of the Tory community south of Highlandville. He was a member of the
pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Tory. He is survived by his wife, Weltha; two sons,
Glen and James of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Foell, Springfield; one sister.
Miss. Lona Sims, Nixa; 13 grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church at Tory, south of Highlandville. The Rev. Earl Bishop and the Rev.
Howard Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under direction
of Adams of Ozark.
Maples, Austin Ray 30 Jun 1978 - 30 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5
[Note: Son of James Allen & Donna Raye (Bilyeu) Maples]
Funeral services for 10-month-old Austin Ray Maples of Ponce De Leon will be
held today (Thursday) in the New Haven General Baptist church, officiating by the Revs.
Elmer Davis and Freeda Holt. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery, under the direction
of Harris of Ozark. The infant succumbed to a heart condition that developed three days
after his birth. He died Monday at 6:30 a.m. in Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City,
where he had undergone several heart operations, the first at the age of eight months. He
was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Maples. Other survivors include grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. James Maples, Highlandville and Mr. and Mrs. Don Bilyeu, Chestnutridge; great
grandparents, Mrs. Weltha Maples, Highlandville; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Meier,
Chestnutridge, Mrs. Eileen Whitting, Rocky Comfort and Mrs. Lola Bilyeu
Chestnutridge; and a great, great grandmother, Mrs. Ellen Brewer, Rocky Comfort.
Maples, Bessie (Hood) 7 May 1913 - 22 Aug 1986
[Note: married 1 Mar 1930 Raymond L. Maples 29 Apr 1908 - 5 Mar 1977]
Revs. Art Hodge and Bob Russell officiated at funeral services Monday for
Bessie C. Maples, 73, Route 1, Clever. Mrs. Maples was a longtime resident of Clever
and the Union City community and a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. She is
survived by two sons, Finis, Springfield and Jerry, Clever; one daughter, Joretta Stevens,
Route 1, Nixa; three brothers, Bob Hood, Clever, Edd Hood, Nixa, and Harlin Hood,

Elmira, Ore.; two sisters, Tressea Samsel and Jessie Epperson, both of Springfield; seven
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Maples, Bessie L. (Forbis) 15 Jan 1892 - 6 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Green & Florence L. (Thompson) Forbis; married Abram
Maples 31 Jan 1888 - 11 Mar 1958]
NIXA - Mrs. Bessie L. Maples, 83, died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in a Springfield
nursing home after an illness of eight months. Mrs. Maples, a lifelong resident of the
Nixa commentary, was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. She is survived by one
son, Byron of Billings; five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one brother,
Raymond Forbis, Springfield. Services were at 10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa,
with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of
Nixa.
Maples, Betty Lou (Blevins) 16 Oct 1939 - 13 Dec 2003 CCH-N 17 Dec 2003
Betty Lou Maples, 64, Springfield, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Oct. 16, 1939, the daughter of Charles
and Thelma (Anderson) Blevins. Maples was a homemaker and liked to play Bingo. She
loved her family and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She
was married to Fredrick Maples who preceded her in death as well as her parents, and a
brother, Charles Blevins. Survivors include eight children, Vickie Coker-Brennan and
Tracy Brennan, Mary Chenoweth and Clifford Dickinson, Tamara Butler and Isaac,
Jenny Lou Loftis, Robin Greathouse, Jack Newberry and Barbara, Theresa Newberry,
and April St. Clair, all of Springfield; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and three
sisters, Helen, Judy, and Kathy. Graveside funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Dec.
17, in Spokane Cemetery with Pastor Ben DeWitt officiating. Visitation was held from 9
to 10 a.m. Dec. 17.
Maples, Birdie Elizabeth (Edwards) 20 Oct 1889 - 25 Mar 1981
Mrs. Birdie Elizabeth Maples, 91, of Clever died Wednesday in the Missouri
State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon, Missouri, after a long illness. Mrs. Maples was a
member of the Clever First Baptist Church. Survivors include a niece, with whom she
had made her home, Mrs. Wanda Robertson, Republic; two nieces and two nephews. The
family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday. Arrangements are under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home with burial in the Manley Cemetery, near Nixa.
{Springfield {Mo} News Leader March 26, 1981} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Maples, Bryon M. 21 Feb 1913 - 13 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: married 27 Jul 1934 Filettes Lucille Little 3 Nov 1915 - 24 Feb 2002]
Bryon M. Maples, 77, Billings, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1990 in Republic Park
Care Center, following an apparent heart attack. A longtime resident of the Clever and
Billings communities, he was a member of Clever United Methodist Church. A
dairyman, he was retired from the Mid-American Dairymen's Association and was a
member of Teamsters Local No. 245. He is survived by his wife, Filettes, of the home;
two sons, Jerry of Nixa and Mickey of Republic; a daughter, Becky Pearce and her

husband, Mickey, Billings; four grandsons, Eric and Chris, both of Clever, Lance Pearce
and Shawn Pearce, both of Billings; a granddaughter, Christina Pearce, Billings; and five
great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Nov. 15, in Clever United Methodist
Church with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Services
and burial were under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Contributions may
be made to Clever United Methodist Church or to the Heart Fund.
Maples, Carl William 21 Sep 1921 - 20 Jun 1972 CCR 22 Jun 1971 p4 & OH 29 Jun
1972 p6
[Note: Son of Fred Arthur & Lula Mae (Ellingsworth) Maples; buried Highlandville
Cemetery]
Carl William Maples, 51, was found dead in his apartment in Chicago at about 1
p.m. Tuesday. Mr. Maples was a former resident of Highlandville, and also lived in
Springfield. Mr. Maples was a former resident of Highlandville, and also lived in
Springfield. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Nelson of Sparta and Mrs.
Imogene Washam of Colton, Ore. and a half-brother, Ross Price of Springfield. The body
is being returned to Springfield for services under direction of Ralph Thieme.
Maples, Charley W. 12 Feb 1907 - 22 Dec 2003 SN-L 24 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Gabriel & Martha (Little) Maples; married 24 Mar 1928 Opal V. Roy 15
Mar 1907 - 2 Apr 2003]
Charley W. Maples, 96, Clever, died at 2:28 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in
Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare Center, Crane. He was born February 12, 1907, in
Stone County, Mo., the son of Gabriel and Martha (Little) Maples. He was united in
marriage to Opal V. Roy on March 24, 1928. Mr. Maples was a member of the Union
Ridge Baptist Church, Clever, where he was saved at the age of 21 years old. After
retirement, Mr. Maples sold his farm and moved to Clever, and has lived there for the
past 30 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opal, on April 2, 2003; a son, Gary;
an infant son, Johnny Gene; his parents; three brothers, Loren, Lester and Riley; and a
sister, Gladys. He is survived by a son and his wife, Joe and Shirley Maples, Clever; a
daughter and her husband, Betty and Gene Baker, Hurley; nine grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Elnora Echols,
Paducah, Ky.; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30
p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev. Larry
Winfree and Rev. Leeroye Maples officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in the funeral home. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery,
Clever. Contributions may be made to the Hurley First Baptist Church or Union Ridge
Baptist Church.
Maples, Clint Douglas 14 Aug 1970 - 17 Oct 2004 SN-L 19 Oct 2004
Clint Douglas Maples was born August 14, 1970, son of Jerrel Maples and Norma
Maples of Springfield, Mo. In 1971 the family moved to Strafford, Mo. He departed this
life October 17, 2004, in his home. He was preceded in death by his father in 1998. He
was a graduate of Strafford High School and a member of First Baptist Church of
Strafford, Missouri. Clint leaves his mother, of the home. He leaves his sister, Mrs. Alta
Patterson and husband, Steve of Strafford, Missouri. He leaves his brother, Jerrel "Bill"

Maples and wife, Laura of Overland Park, Kansas; his brother, Jim Maples and wife,
Cathy of Fair Grove, Missouri; brother, Chris Maples and wife, Kim of Strafford,
Missouri; and a special aunt, Janice Sparks and her husband, Richard of Bristol, New
Hampshire. Clint has several nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He had many
friends that were very special to him. He was loved very much and will be always in our
hearts. We look forward to being with him and our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. Services
will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2004, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreidWood Funeral Home with the Reverend's Keith Vawter and Boone Middleton officiating.
Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7
p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Maples, Connie Maud (Jones) Pearce Sept 1886 - 20 Nov 1954 CCR 25 Nov 1954 p1
[note: tombstone gives earlier married name, Pearce; birthdate from 1900 census, d/o
John A. & Delia Jones]
Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Maud Maples, 67, who died November 1888 in
a Springfield hospital, were held Saturday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church with
Rev Robert Baker and Rev. Arthur Ellis officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Tennessee, she came
to the Clever community at the age of six and spent the remainder of her life there. She
was a member of the Clever Baptist Church, Survivors include her husband, Herbert C.
Maples; two sons, Lawrence Pearce of Clever and Ray Pearce of Springfield; one
daughter, Mrs. Rayo Little of Clever; A step-son, Melvin N. Maples of Springfield; two
step-daughters, Mrs. Bessie Potts of Republic and Mrs. Alice Merritt of Clever; three
brothers, Grover Jones of Springfield; Willie Jones of Aurora, and Joe Jones of Clever;
three sisters, Mrs. Belle Buckner of Fair Grove, Mrs. Hallie Hayes of Green Forest, Ark.,
and Mrs. Luella McClure of Aurora; other relatives and many friends.
Maples, Cynthia Mae (Long)
4 May 1881 - 6 Aug 1968
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Maples, 86, Aurora, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Peterson Chapel with the Rev. Stevie Maples officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Maples died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in Aurora Community
Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Samuel; one son, Evert, Aurora; and two
daughters, Mrs. Leota Brewen, Susanville, Calif., and Mrs. Opal Harp, Long Beach,
Calif.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of August 1968, in the margin.
Maples, Dale E. 10 Jun 1924 - 3 Jul 1964 CCR 9 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Wilburn & Zula (Tennis) Maples; married Rosalee Ebersole]
Dale Maples, 40, former resident of the Clever and Nixa communities, died
Friday morning of an apparent heart attack at Cary, Ill, where he made his home. Son of
the former funeral director at Clever, the late Wilburn Maples, he was associated with the
Curtiss Breeding Service at Cary for the past 11 years. Prior to this, he ran the
Maplewood Dairy at Nixa for several years. He was a member of the Crystal Lake
Baptist Church at Crystal Lake, Ill., a member of the Masonic Lodge at Ozark, a York
Rite Mason of Springfield and a member of Abou Ben Adhem at Springfield. Survivors

include his wife, Rosalie; four sons, Mike, Tommie, Gary and Tracey, all of the home;
his mother, Zula Maples King, Clever and a sister, Mrs. Betty Orcutt, St. Louis. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Edward
Brock officiating, Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Maples, Delphia (Gilmore) 27 Jan 1901 - 8 Mar 1964
CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1
[Note; married Timothy L. Maples 28 Nov 1891 - 29 Feb 1952]
Mrs. Delphia Maples, 63, a longtime resident of the Boaz community, died at
10:40 a.m. Wednesday, March 18 in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a short
illness. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Maples and two sons, Ernest and
George, all of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Rodriquez, Bartlesville, Okla and
Mrs. Georgia Aleshire, 1818 South Scenic, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Delaware Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Maples, Delphia (Gilmore) 27 Jan 1901 - 8 Mar 1964
Mrs. Delpha Maples, 63, a longtime resident of the Boaz community, died at
10:40 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a short illness. Survivors
include a daughter, Miss Ruby Maples and two sons, Ernest and George, all of the home;
and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Rodriguez, Bartlesville, Okla., and Mrs. Georgia Aleshire,
1818 South Scenic, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Delaware
Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris
of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Maples, Donald J., Pvt. 1919 - 30 Jul 1944 CCR 12 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of Charles C. & Rettie (Welch) Maples}
Funeral services for Pvt. Donald J. Maples, 24, of Clever, who was killed in
action in France July 30, 1944, were conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the
Mount Sinai Baptist Church. The Rev. Harold Hurst officiated. Burial was in Frazier
cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever. Former servicemen served as pallbearers.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rittie Maples of Springfield; four brothers, Herman
Maples and Willie Maples of Springfield; Raymond and Elmer Maples of Clever, and
four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman of Marionville, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford, Cal.; Mrs.
Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Etheleen Sloughter of Springfield.
AND
Maples, Donald J. , Pvt.`1919 - 30 Jul 1944
Funeral services for Pvt. Donald J. Maples, 24, of Clever, who was killed in
action in France July 30, 1944, will be conducted at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at the
Mount Sinai Baptist Church. The Rev. Harold Hurst will officiate. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever. Former servicemen will serve as
pallbearers. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rittie Maples of Springfield; four brothers,
Herman Maples and Willie Maples of Springfield; Raymond and Elmer Maples of
Clever, and four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman of Marionville, Mrs. Fern Smith of
Hanford, Cal. Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Eetheleen Sloughter of
Springfield.

Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed
by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Dustin Andrew 23 May 1990 - 18 Jun 1990 OH 28 Jun 1990
[Note: Son of Cale & Deanna (McGoldrick) Maples]
Dustin Andrew Maples, infant son of Cale and Deanna Maples, Ozark, died
Monday, June 18, 1990 in Stanford University Hospital, Palo Alto, Calif. Survivors
include his parents; maternal grandparents, Dwayne and Janet McGoldrick, Branson;
paternal grandparents, Glen and Annie Maples, Highlandville; maternal greatgrandparents, Bob and Jewell McGoldrick, West Plains; maternal great-grandparents,
Paul and Venice Thompson, West Plains; paternal great-grandmother, Weltha Maples,
Highlandville; numerous aunts; uncles; cousins and many friends. Graveside services
were Friday in Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Services
were under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Maples, Edith Marie (Fugitt) 27 April 1912 – 7 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
[Note: married Alzie M. Maples 5 Apr 1904 - 16 Oct 1985]
Edith Marie Maples, age 85, of Aurora, died Sunday, December 7, 1997, in the
Aurora Community Hospital. She was born April 27, 1912, near the community of Union
Ridge to Arthur Lee “Bud” and Ethel Fugitt. On October 17, 1928, she married Alzie
Wesly Maples. To this union three children were born. She had lived in the communities
of Hurley and Highlandville before moving with her daughter, Barbara, to Aurora in
June, 1993. She entered the Aurora Nursing Center on December 14, 1995.
Edith
was saved at an early age and was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. Her
husband preceded her in death on October 16, 1985. She was also preceded in death by
her parents, and two brothers, Ray and Lester Fugitt. Survivors include a son, Rev.
Leeroye Maples and his wife, Velma, Nixa; two daughters, Jackie Medlin, and Barbara
DeBoie, both of Aurora; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and seven
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, in the
Ponce Pentecostal Church, Ponce de Leon, with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial
was in Union ridge Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Maples, Elias S. 10 Dec 1873 - 6 Sep 1955
Elias S. Maples, 81, prominent Christian County farmer for many years, died at
11 p.m. Tuesday at his home in Aurora. Mr. Maples, who had farmed near Clever,
retired seven years ago and moved to Aurora. One of his sons, Ward of Marionville, is
judge of the eastern district of Lawrence County. Other survivors are the widow, Grace;
three sons, Alva and James, both of Seattle, and Elmer of Marionville; a daughter, Mrs.
Ethel Nelson of Billings; a brother, W. C. Maples of Aurora; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth
McCarthy and Mrs. Mary Wooley, both of Montana; and 19 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Marsh Chapel at
Aurora with burial in the Frazier Cemetery near Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 6, 1955 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Maples, Elmer C. 30 Aug 1911 - 22 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
[Note: married Betty]
Elmer C. Maples, 77, of Clever, died at 1:37 a.m. May 22 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. Services for Mr. Maples were held
at 2 p.m. May 24 in the Meadors Chapel, Clever , with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and Dale
Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz.. Mr. Maples was a retired
employee of the Lily-Tulip Corporation. He was a farmer, and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife Betty; two sons, Donnie, Miami, Oklahoma, and Danny, West
Palm Beach; Florida; three daughters, Carol Sue Rhodes, Overland Park, Kansas, Sherrie
Stine, Nixa, and Brenda Hale, Clever, three sisters, Cora Sparkman; Mount Vernon,
Valeria Chastain, Clever, and Etheleen Shultz, Excelsior Springs; 11 grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews: The family requests contributions be made
to the American Cancer Society.
AND
Maples, Elmer C. 30 Aug 1911 - 22 May 1989
Funeral Card: ELMER C. MAPLES Aug. 30, 1911 - May 22, 1989.
SERVICES HELD: Meadors Chapel-Clever, Mo., May 24, 1989, at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Rev. Dale Grubaugh. ESCORTS: Dirk Hale, Ryan
Hale, Randy Hicks, Ian Williams, Ronnie Maples, Gary Chastain
FINAL RESTING PLACE : Frazier Cemetery, MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever,
Mo.
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.
Maples, Emma E. (Hilton) 11 Mar 1901 - 25 May 1985
Highlandville—Services for Emma Maples, 84, Highlandville, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Gary Robertson and Dale Grubaugh
officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Maples died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A Christian County
resident most of her life, she was a member of Spokane Baptist Church and the Auxiliary
of Carpenters Local No. 978. Survivors include her husband, Simeon; two sons, Olan,
Phoenix, Ariz, and Perry, Spokane; two daughters, Billy Jean Lee, Spokane, and Samie
Jane, Springfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rudolph
Hilton, Sugar Creek, and Guy Hilton, Spokane; and a sister, Loma Schupbach,
Highlandville. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Springfield,
Mo. News-Leader, Sunday, May 26 1985. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Maples, Emmett 7 Sept 1915 - 16 May 2001
Emmett Maples, 85, Springfield, passed away at 3:44 a.m. Wednesday, May 16,
2001, in Christian Health Care East. Mr. Maples, a field service mechanic for E. A.
Martin Machinery Company, was born September 7, 1915, in Tory, Mo., the son of the
late George Bentley and Naoma (Brown) Maples. He was united in marriage to
Katherine Bishop on June 6, 1936, in Springfield, Mo.; she preceded him in death on
May 13, 2001. He was a member of High Street Baptist Church. He enjoyed wildlife; he
loved horses and all animals. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and tinkering with motors
of any kind. An infant son, Dewey Maples; four brothers; and two sisters, also preceded
him in death. He is survived by a son and his wife, Larry and Deanna Maples,

Rogersville; a sister, Beatrice Shelton, Highlandville; three grandchildren and their
spouses, Mark Andrew and Casey Maples, Kathryn Ann and David Patton, and Stephen
Paul Maples, all of Springfield; a great-grandson, Joshua Andrew Maples; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 2001, in
Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
donations may be made to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 West Norton
Road, Springfield, Mo 65803.
(Springfield News-Leader 18 May 2001)
Maples, Emory C. 28 Oct 1905 - 10 May 1989 NE 11 May 1989
[Note: married Mary]
Emory C. Maples, 83. Springfield, passed away May 8 in Cox Medical Center.
Services were held in Union Ridge Church near Clever on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m.
Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery, under direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral
Home. Surviving are his wife Mary of the home: four sons, Wilford, Springfield; Aubrey,
Cliquot; Keith, Walnut Grove: and Steve, Springfield, seven daughters, Virginia Rogers,
Clever, Sylvia Fleetwood Squires Kathy Harvill, Nixa; Janice Kee, Springfield: three
sisters, Mary Bell, Baderdine, Washington; Limious Slavens, Springfield; Kathleen
Davis, Springfield; 48 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty June Hamilton. and two
sons, Chester and Fred.
Maples, Ernest T. 30 Sept 1922 - 8 Jan 2002
Ernest T. Maples, 79, Boaz, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2002, from a
sudden illness. He was born September 30, 1922 in Christian County, the son of Timothy
and Delphia (Gilmore) Maples. He enjoyed being out of doors and liked drawing and art
work. His parents and two sisters, Ruth and Ruby Maples, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his brother, George Maples, with whom Ernest shared his home; and a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January
10, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow
in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, January 9, 2002.
Maples, Etta (Jones) 7 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1949 CCR 23 Jun 1949
[Note: Daughter of William Thomas & Acenith Parthena (Word) Jones; married 16 Oct
1920 Timothy Ozias Maples 4 Aug 1871 - 28 Nov 1929]
Mrs. Etta Maples, 57, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died
Wednesday night at the home of a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Guthrie, southeast of Clever,
following a lengthy illness. Survivors include a twin sister, Mrs. Zetta Little of Clever,
Mrs. Guthrie; one niece, Mrs. Beulah Walker, and one nephew, Willard Little. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clever Baptist church of which she was a
member, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and Rev. Walter Geren officiating. Burial was in
Frazier cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
AND
Maples, Etta (Jones) 7 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1949

Mrs. Etta Maples, 57, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, died
Wednesday night at the home of a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Guthrie, southeast of Clever,
following a lengthy illness. Survivors include a twin sister, Mrs. Zetta Little of Clever,
Mrs. Guthrie, one niece, Mrs. Beulah Walker, and one nephew, Willard Little. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon at the Clever Baptist Church, of which she was a
member, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and Rev. Walter Geren officiating. Burial was in
Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 15, 1949 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Evelyn (Jaqua) 16 Jul 1915 - 12 Apr 2005 SN-L 14 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Nancy Jaqua; married Rev. Stevie Maples]
Evelyn Jaqua Maples, 89, Aurora, died at 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, 2005,
after a long illness, in the Monett Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for
the past six years. She was born July 16, 1915, in Union City, Stone County, Mo. She
lived in the Aurora area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65
years, Rev. Stevie Maples; one grandson, Jerry Schram; her parents, Fred and Nancy
Jaqua; and two sisters, Leila and Lois Jaqua. She is survived by two daughters, Tressa
Madewell and Barbara Owens and her husband, Art, all of Aurora; three grandchildren,
Steve Madwell and his wife, Jane, of aurora, Terry Madewell and his wife, Tina, of
Pierce City, and Nancy Brin and her husband, Ron, of Bartlett, Tenn.; eight greatgrandchildren, Michael Madewell, Matt Madewell, Marcus Madewell and his wife,
melody, Jennifer and Jessica Schram, Samantha and Jonathan Brin, and Teri Madewell;
one great-great-grandson, Hadan Madewell; two sisters, Mary Perry, North Carolina, and
Mildred Maples, Kansas City, who followed her in death one hour later. Evelyn was a
charter member of the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church, where her husband pastored for
over 60 years. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2005, in the Peterson Funeral
Chapel. Brother Tom Mitchell, Pastor of the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church, will be
officiating. Burial will be in the Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Visitation is from 7 to 8
p.m. tonight in the Peterson Funeral Home Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church.
Maples, Filettes Lucille (Little) 3 Nov 1915 - 24 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Martin Joseph & Willie Mae (Davis) Little; married 27 Jul 1934
Byron Maples]
Filettes Lucille Maples, 86, Billings, died at 8:20 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2002,
in Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born November 3, 1915, the daughter of
Martin Joseph and Willie Mae (Davis) Little. She was united in marriage to Byron
Maples on July 27, 1934. He preceded her in death on November 13, 1990. She was a
member of the Clever United Methodist Church, Christian County Committee Woman,
and the Farm Club. Others preceding her in death were her parents. She is survived by
two sons, Mickey J. Maples, Republic and Jerry L. Maples, Nixa; a daughter, Becky A
Pearce, Billings; five grandchildren, Eric Luce, Chris Luce, Lance Pearce, Christy
Strohm, and Shawn Pearce; and ten great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday, February 27, 2002, in Clever United Methodist Church, with Rev.

Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery, Clever, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The Clever Chapel will be open today, with
visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s
Association or Christian Health Care Hospice. Springfield News-Leader, February 26,
2002.
Maples, Finis Wayne "Big Dad" 1932 - 14 Jan 2006 SN-L 16 Jan 2006
Finis Wayne Maples, 73, Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2006, in
Greene Haven Nursing Home following a courageous battle with cancer. He retired from
Reyco Industries in 1990 after becoming disabled. He was a member of Union Ridge
Baptist Church. He is survived by three daughters and their spouses, Brenda and Joe
Keithley, Deanna and Steve McEntire, Marcia and Larry Hastings; one son and daughterin-law, Wayne and Brenda Maples; one brother and his wife, Jerry and Sharon Maples;
12 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and other relatives. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev.
Leeroye Maples and Scott Maples officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge
Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Maples, Francis McBride 25 Mar 1919 - 14 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Simeon David & Savilla (McBride) Maples; married Emily Mary Davey
16 Dec 1911 - 31 May 1998]
Francis McBride Maples, 76, Crane, died Friday, April 14, 1995, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born at the family farm near Spokane on
March 25, 1919, the son of Simeon David and Savilla McBride Maples. He was a
journeyman carpenter, retiring from the trade in 1981. Survivors include his wife, Emily
Davey Maples, Crane; two brothers, Halleck Maples, Highlandville, and Robert Maples,
Pryor, Okla.; two sisters, Georgia Buxton, Ozark, and Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colo.;
many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and the Rev.
Bob Sharp officiating.
Maples, George Brentley 19 Sep 1878 - 26 Oct 1964 CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph & Della (Johnson) Maples; married Naomi Brown]
George B. Maples, 86, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital.
Mr. Maples , a resident of Springfield for 25 years, had spent the last four months in an
Ozark nursing home. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving are
five sons, Earl, Vearl, and Virgil, all of Springfield; Emmett, Route 2, Springfield and
Jerrel, Route 3, Strafford; three daughters, Mrs. Ada Irene Hale, Springfield, Mrs. Velma
Hale, Albuquerque, N. M. and Mrs. Beatrice Bishop, Los Angeles; a sister, Mrs. Frona
Gray, Carthage; three brothers, Lonnie, Fairland, Okla, Edd, Nixa and Zack, Los
Angeles; a half sister, Mrs. Martha Edge, Los Angeles; 31 grandchildren and 52 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The
Rev. Fred B. Raines officiated and burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maples, Gerald Lee “Jerry”

21 Aug 1958 - 3 Apr 2001

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Maples passed away Tuesday evening, April 3, 2001, in San
Diego, Calif. Jerry was born August 21, 1958, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Dewey and
Doris Maples. He grew up in the Ozarks and had been a resident of San Diego since
1996. He is survived by his parents, Dewey and Doris; a sister, Janet, and brother,
Jeffrey, and their spouses; his grandmother, Esther; nephews, Justin and Kyle; a niece,
Kayla; a great-niece, MacKenzie; and many uncles, aunts and cousins. He also leaves
behind numerous friends. A funeral service with visitation following will be held from 7
to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev.
Larry Winfree officiating. Family and friends will gather together to remember the
friendship, love and laughter Jerry shared with so many of us during his time on this
earth. Cremation will follow the service. Jerry’s ashes will later be given to the ocean he
loved so well. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kindness and consideration.
(Contributed by June Weaver)
Maples, Grace E. (Chastain)
15 Jan 1897 - 26 Jun 1986
Services for Grace Maples, 89, Clever, were held June 28 in First Baptist Church
with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the
direction of Meadors Chapel, Clever. Mrs. Maples died June 26 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after an apparent heart attack.
She had been a member of
Clever Baptist Church for 69 years, and was a member of Clever Community Farm Club
and the Senior Citizens Club. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Jo Purcell, Poplar
Bluff; two brothers. William and Herman Chastain, both of Springfield; two sisters,
Gnette (sic) Wilkins and Georgia DeGraffenreid, both of Springfield; one grandson; and
several nieces and nephews. Hand written date of 1986.
Note: this data is from her Funeral Card, not an obituary as such.
GRACE E. MAPLES Jan. 15, 1897 – June 26, 1986 SERVICES HELD Clever
First Baptist Church June 28, 1986 at 2:00 p.m. OFFICIATING
Rev. Loyd Wilson EULOGY James E. Bane ESCORTS Darrell Jones, Herbert Hodges,
Herman Chastain, Dick Degraffenreid, Steve Chastain, Jim Owens
MUSIC Joe Nelson, Nadine Gold, Anna Lea Baker, Rosemary Sullivan Bane FINAL
RESTING PLACE Frazier Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES .
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.
Maples, Grant S.
1873 - 27 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p1
[Note: married Melissa Florence “Lissie” Martin 1883 - 15 Jun 1959]
Funeral services for Grant S. Maples, 84 who died May 27 at his home in the
Flood community, were held Friday, May 30, at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist
Church, with Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Dale Gann officiating, Burial was in Flood
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Clever
community, he had been a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church since 1896.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Melissa Maples of the home, a nephew, Joe Maples who
was reared in the home, a brother-in-law, Fred Martin, also reared in the home; one
brother, Burch Maples of Highlandville and several nieces and nephews.
Maples, Halleck R. 20 Feb 1905 - 25 Feb 1999 CCH-N 3 Mar 1999

[Note: Son of Simeon David & Savilla (McBride) Maples; married Marion B. Davey 8
May 1910 - 8 Mar 2000]
Halleck R. Maples, age 94, of Highlandville, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Thursday,
Feb. 25, 1999 at the Balanced Care Center in Nixa. Halleck was born in Christian County
on February 20, 1905. He grew up in Southwest Missouri at Spokane and Ozark. He
attended high school at the School of the Ozarks and Aurora High School. He worked in
the Kansas wheat fields at harvest as a young man and spent a year “ridin' the rails” to
New Orleans and back. Halleck moved to St. Louis in his early twenties. He worked
through the Great Depression a leather tannery for $15 a week. He worked for General
American Life Insurance Company and Life Insurance Company of Missouri in St.
Louis. He moved to Cincinnati, Ohio in 1960 and finished his career as Manager of
Credit Insurance for Western and Southern Life. In 1970, he retired to his 80 acre
homeland in Highlandville, and named it Woodfall. He spent many years building and
improving his home and outbuildings. Early in his retirement, he raised Walker hounds
and hunted the hills he loved. He produced a large garden every year until about 1988. He
had been a friend and mentor to many throughout his life. He is survived by his wife of
65 years, Marian B. Maples; his daughter Marian Koblick, Highlandville, his daughter
Nan Renaud, Little Rock, Arkansas, his son, Hal Maples, St. Charles; nine grandchildren;
thirteen great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Georgia Buxton, Ozark and Earnestine
Riley, Aurora, Colorado. A graveside funeral was at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, with Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was Saturday in the funeral home.
Maples, Harold Victor 11 Feb 1914 - 15 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Moses & Ollie (Davis) Maples; married 23 Sep 1933 Fern A. Young]
A Nixa farmer was killed about 1:15 p.m. Wednesday on his farm when the
tractor he was operating overturned in a ditch. Coroner Dean Harris said that there would
be no inquest into the death of H. Victor Maples, 57. The accident was investigated by
the Christian County sheriff’s office. Mr. Maples was a lifelong resident of the Nixa
community and a member of the First Baptist Church. He served as custodian of the East
Elementary School in Nixa since its construction 10 years ago. Survivors include his
wife, Fern A.; two sons, Charles E. Maples, Nixa and Larry Dean Maples, Nixa; one
daughters, Mrs. Linda Kay Jones, Nixa; his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Mose D. Maples,
Nixa; two brothers, Wayne Maples, Nixa and James Maples, Billings; one sister, May
Mayfred Frazier, Clever; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in the Calvary Bible Church with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Maples, Hazel Fern (Riley) 21 Aug 1904 - 3 Nov 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
Hazel Fern Maples, 88, Highlandville, died at 7:45 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born 21 Aug 1904 in Halfway to John and Rosa Riley.
On March 10, 1934, she married Argus Maples. Survivors include her husband, Argus of
the home; a brother, Seth W. Riley, Prescott, Ariz. and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, under direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Jim Bradley, officiating.

Maples, Helen B. (Fox)
24 Aug 1924 - 3 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of Joesph F. & Adline “Addie” (Bolin) Fox; married Royce Herman
Maples 4 Mar 1924 - 22 May 1975]
Helen B. Maples. age 71, of' Nixa, died Saturday, Feb. 3. 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Aug. 24, 1924 in Nixa, and was the daughter of
Joe and Addie (Bolin) Fox. On May 2, 1943, she was united in marriage to Royce H.
Maples. Following graduation from Nixa High School in 1942, she worked as a grocery
store clerk, then was Assistant Postmaster under Edna Wasson. She later clerked for Josh
Smith and C.A. McConnell, worked in the cheese factory office, and held the job of Nixa
City Collector. Mrs. Maples was Republican Committee Woman for several years. She
was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include: two sons,
Vernon and Terry Maples, both of Nixa; a granddaughter, Shannon Montgomery, Walnut
Grove; a great-grandson, Dylan Montgomery; and a sister, Eva Lee Sissel, Nixa. She was
preceded in death by: her husband, Royce, in 1975; a sister, Lucille Phillips; and two
infant sisters. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery, Nixa.
Maples, Herbert Hugh 12 Feb 1891 - 8 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Alvin Alfred & Mary Frances (McBride) Maples; married Mary Bailey 24
Aug 1891 - 15 May 1945]
Clever - Herbert Hugh Maples, 82, a lifelong Clever resident, died at 3:10 p.m.
Tuesday in the Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired
restaurant owner here, Mr. Maples was a member of the Clever Baptist Church.
Survivors include one stepdaughter, Mrs. Rayo Little, of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa
Sullivan, of Clever, and Mrs. Irene Hodges, of Ozark; and one granddaughter and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 8, 1974 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Herman Ralph
1903 - 4 May 1955 CCR 12 May 1955 p4
Funeral services for Herman Ralph Maples, 51 of Boaz, who died May 4 were
held last Friday afternoon at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He
was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II and a lifelong
resident of the Boaz community. Survivors include three brothers, William Maples of St.
Louis, and Raymond Maples and Elmer Maples of Clever; four sisters. Mrs. Cora
Sparkman of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford, Calif., Mrs. Valeria Chastain of
Clever and Mrs. Ethel Slaughter of Springfield and other relatives and friends.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1955 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Hershel Robert 29 Jan 1894 - 12 Jul 1956
CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
Hershel Robert Maples was born January 29, 1894 near Clever the son of William
and Fannie Maples. On August 1, 1917, he was united in marriage to Nellie Miller. Mr.
Maples was a veteran of World War I and had served asa maintenance foreman at

Springfield News & Leader 17 years before retiring in 1952. He had lived on a farm near
Nixa since his retirement. He was converted in 1950 and united with the Southside
Baptist Church in Springfield. He entered into rest July 12, 1956, at Burge Hospital in
Springfield, at the age of 62 years, six months and 13 days. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Nellie Maples of the home, route one, Nixa; four brothers, Hurley Maples of Clever,
Sherman and Elmer Maples of Crane and Elvie Maples of El Paso, Tex. one sister, Mrs.
Nellie Miller. Funeral services were held July 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Bill McTeer officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Maples, Hurley H. 15 Jun 1899 - 25 Oct 1967 CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William & Sarah (Fugitt) Maples; married Birdie E. Edwards 20 Oct 1889
- 25 Mar 1981]
Hurley H. Maples, 68, died in his home in Clever Wednesday morning in an
apparent heart attack. A member of the Clever Baptist Church, Mr. Maples is survived
by his wife, Birdie of the home; a sister. Mrs. Nellie Miller, Republic; and two brothers,
Elvie, Carlsbad, N. M. and Elmer, Crane. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever
Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating, Burial will be in Manley Cemetery
northeast of Clever, under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Maples, Hurley H. 15 Jun 1899 - Oct 1967
Hurley H. Maples, 68, died in his home here this morning of an apparent heart
attack. A member of the Clever Baptist Church, Mr. Maples is survived by his wife,
Birdie, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Miller, Republic; and two brothers, Elvie,
Carlsbad, N.M. and Elmer, Crane. Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 on it.
Maples, Inez 24 Oct 1897 - 6 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Simon David and Savilla “Villa” (McBride) Maples]
Inez Maples, 92, Clever, died March 6, 1990, in the Riverview Manor, Ozark,
after a long illness. A retired teacher for many years, she was born in Christian County on
Oct. 24, 1897, to Simon and Villa Maples. Graveside services were held Friday in the
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Maples, Ivan Birch 15 Aug 1910 - 13 Dec 1959 CCR 17 Dec 1959 p1
[Note: son of Abram & Bessie (Forbis) Maples]
Nixa Farmer Kills Himself
A 49-year-old farmer, Ivan B. Maples, shot and killed himself with a .22
automatic pistol about 3 p.m. Sunday in his milk barn about six miles west of Nixa.
Coroner Dean Harris termed the tragedy an apparent suicide and said there would be an
inquest. Harris said Maples shot himself six times and that most of the bullets entered
from the left side, emerging toward the back. One shot, however, was over the right ear.
According to Harris, Maples had been despondent and in ill health and was recently
thrown from a horse against a barn, suffering disabling injuries. Survivors include his

wife, Mrs. Ermel Maples, a son, Jimmie, a daughter, Barbara and his mother, Mrs. Bessie
Maples, all of the home. and a brother, Byron Maples, Route 1, Billings. Funeral services
were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Delaware Church, with the Rev. Fred Jackman and
Rev. Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction
of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
AND
Maples, Ivan Birch 15 Aug 1910 - 13 Dec 1959CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4
Funeral services for Ivan Birch Maples, 49, who died December 13, were held
December 18 at 2:00 in the Delaware Church with Rev. Fred Jackman, assisted by Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Maples was converted in 1923 and later united with
the Antioch Baptist church. His membership was transferred to the Nixa Baptist church in
1926. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ermel Maples of the home six miles west of Nixa;
one son, Jimmie Gene Maples of the home; one daughter, Barbara Ann Maples of the
home; his mother, Mrs. Bessie Maples of the home; one brother, Byron Maples of Route
1, Billings.
Maples, James Junior
21 Nov 1929 - 9 Apr 2000
James Junior Maples, Sparta, Mo., passed away April 9, 2000, at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was the son of Loren and Merle (Moore) Maples, born
November 21, 1929, in Stone County, Mo. He served his country in the U. S. Army. On
October 11, 1989, he and his wife, Wanda, were married. He retired as a quality control
engineer for the Barber-Coleman Company. He was preceded in death by his parents; his
stepmother, Velvie Maples; two brothers, Orville and Dearl Maples; and a son, Russell
Blevins. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; six children, Phyllis Fabert and her
husband, Clark, Kimberly Orvis and her husband, Bryan, Kathleen Maples, James J.
Maples, Jr., and his wife, Patsy; Kelly Jones and her husband, Greg, all of Rockford, Ill;
and Larry Blevins and his wife, Ebony, Sparta; 12 grandchildren; a brother, Wendell
Maples; five sisters, Freda Roy, Marcella Moore, Elnor Jean Coats, Opal Hendrix and
Martha Ellen White. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Greeley Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment was
in Sparta Cemetery. (Contributed by June Weaver)
Maples, Jasper L. 3 May 1871 - 22 Jan 1954 CCR 28 Jan 1954 p5
[Note: Son of Plez & Kizzie (Morris) Maples; married 1896 Mary Moore]
Funeral services for Jasper L. Maples, 82, who died last Friday, January 22, at the
home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Ida Gillett, in Springfield, were held at 2 o’clock Saturday
afternoon in the Pleasant View Baptist Church, west of Highlandville, with the Reverend
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Flood Cemetery under the direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Stone County, the son of Plez and Kizzie
Morris, the deceased was married in 1896 to Mary Moore, who preceded him in death in
1943. A son, Leonard, died in 1941. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lille Henry of
Highlandville and Mrs. Evertt Lee of Ponce de Leon, three brothers, Grant and Birch
Maples, both of Highlandville and Lemmon Maples of Fairland, Okla; ten grandchildren;
11 great grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Maples, Jessie Marie (Cutbirth)
23 Nov 1912 - 8 Feb 1965 CCR 18 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Bertie (Brown) Cutbirth; married Vearl Maples]
Mrs. Jessie Marie Maples, 52 of 802 North Homewood, died at 11 a.m. Monday
in Davis Rest Home. A resident of Springfield 34 years, she was a member of the
Pentecostal Church. Surviving are her husband Vearl; a son, Bobby Cleo, Turner Station;
her mother, Mrs. Birdie Cutbirth, Highlandville; three brothers, Roy and Floyd Cutbirth,
both of the state of California. and Frank, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Ellingsworth,
Highlandville and five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Jewell
E. Windle Chapel with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Maples, Joe A. 11 Feb 1952 - 27 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of James & Mary Lois (Metzelthin) Maples
Joe A. Maples, 37, of Billings, died at 1:15 p.m. March 27 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, following a short illness. Services for Mr. Maples were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 30 at Meadors Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, northeast of Clever. Mr. Maples was a former
employee of the Burlington Northern Railroad. He was a member of the Clever First
Baptist Church and a member of the Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379. He is survived by
two sons, Christopher Joe (Kit) Maples, Republic, and James Heath Maples, Otello,
Washington; by his parents, James and Mary Lois Maples, Billings; by two brothers,
Ronnie, Clever, and Mark, Billings; and by two nieces and one nephew.
Maples, Katherine (Bishop) 2 May 1920 - 13 May 2001
Katherine Maples, 81, Springfield, passed away at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, May 13,
2001, in Christian Health Care East. Mrs. Maples was born May 2, 1920, in
Highlandville, Mo., the daughter of George Grant and Laura Elizabeth (Brickle) Bishop.
She was united in marriage to Emmett D. Maples on June 6, 1936, in Springfield. She
worked as a sales clerk for Heer’s Department Stores for many years. She attended High
Street Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening, needle work, crossword puzzles and
spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Emmett; a son and his
wife, Larry and Deanna Maples, Rogersville; three grandchildren, Mark Andrew Maples
and wife, Casey, Kathryn Ann Patton and husband, David, and Stephen Paul Maples; a
great-grandson, Joshua Andrew Maples, all of Springfield; a sister-in-law, Bea Shelton,
Highlandville; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, May 16, 2001, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will
follow in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home.
(Springfield News-Leader 15 May 2001)
Maples, Kathryn H. 1916 - 13 May 2005 SN-L 15 May 2005
[Note: married 25 Jan 1947 Orville L. Maples]
Kathryn H. Maples, 88, of Fair Grove, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2005,
at 9:30 a.m. in her home, after a long illness. Kathryn had been a homemaker since Jan.
25, 1947, when she married Orville L. Maples. There was one child born to this union,
Bobby Lynn Maples. Both Orville and Bobby Lynn preceded her in death. She is

survived by three sisters, Eva Jane Wilkerson of Springfield, Mo., Bernice Maples and
husband, Arlan, of Rogersville, Mo., and Georgia Ann Tennison and husband, Harold, of
Sparta, Mo.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be
held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2005, in Greenlawn North Funeral Chapel with Rev.
Leonard Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home.
Maples, Lema Lorene (Daily) Vernon 1912 - 20 Jul 2004 SN-L 31 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of J. William & Sarah (West) Daily]
Lema L. Maples, 92, of Springfield, Mo., died at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, July 29,
2004, at Cox South. She was born in Selmore, Mo., the daughter of J. William and Sarah
West Daily. She was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by
a son and daughter-in-law, Denny and Marsha Maples; six grandchildren and six great
grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two daughters-in-law, Linda Maples and
Pat Vernon. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn
South, with burial to be at Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home.
Maples, Lenna E. (Ware) 12 Mar 1889 - 26 Oct 1955 CCR 27 Oct 1955 p5
Mrs.Lenna E. Maples, 66, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday at her home in Highlandville
after a lingering illness. The widow of the late Rev. Willie Maples, who died Sept. 7,
Mrs. Maples had been a resident of Highlandville most of her life. A member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church, she had been clerk of the church 30 years and president of
the Women’s Missionary Union in Highlandville. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Reitha Noe of Spokane; four brothers, Woodson and William Ware of Highlandville and
Fillmore and Earl Ware of Aurora; three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral
services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Highlandville Baptist Church by the
Reverends Robert Lawson and Jim Hilton. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Maples, Leonard L. 16 Jul 1914 - 7 May 1988
Leonard L. Maples, 73, Ponce De Leon, died at 8 p.m. Saturday (May 7, 1988) in
his home. He was born July 16, 1914, near Republic to the marriage of Thomas Maples
and Margaret Chastain Maples. A resident of Ponce De Leon for the past 48 years, he
was a retired self-employed contractor and developer. He was a 35-year member of the
Carpenters Union No. 61, Kansas City, Mo., and he formerly operated a school bus for
nine years for the Dadeville School District. He was a member of the Highlandville
Assembly of God Church. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; two daughters, Gena
Chaffin, Ozark, and Tammie Kerans, Ponce De Leon; a granddaughter, Robin Maples of
the home; four additional grandchildren; five brothers, Loyd, Branson; Paul, Tacoma,
Wash., Bob, Sacramento, Calif., and Bill and Marvin, both of Kansas City, Mo.; and five
sisters, Helen Norris, Ethel Epps and Lucille McGlothlin, all of Sacramento; Betty Smith,
Carmichael, Calif., and Mary Ellen Jones, Branson. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Highlandville Assembly of God with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating and
assisted by Rev. James Ellingsworth. Burial will be in Ponce De Leon Cemetery under
the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home.

(Contributed by June Weaver)
AND
Maples, Leonard L. 16 Jul 1914 - 7 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Son of Thomas & Margaret (Chastain) Maples; married Juanita]
Leonard L. Maples, 73, of Ponce De Leon, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in his home.
Services for Mr. Maples were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Highlandville Assembly
of God church with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating, assisted by Rev. James
Ellingsworth. Burial was in Ponce De Leon Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Maples was born July 16, 1914, near Republic, to the
marriage of Thomas Maples and Margaret Chastain Maples. A resident of Ponce De Leon
for the past 48 years, he was a retired, self-employed contractor and developer. He was a
35-year member of the Carpenters Union No. 61, Kansas City. He formerly operated a
school bus for nine years for the Abesville school district. He was a member of the
Highlandville Assembly of God church. His survivors include his wife, Juanita; two
daughters, Gena Chaffin, Ozark, and Tammie Kerans, Ponce De Leon; a granddaughter,
Robin Maples, of the home; four additional grandchildren; five brothers, Loyd, Branson,
Paul, Tacoma, Washington, Bob, Sacramento, California, and Bill and Marvin, both of
Kansas City; and five sisters, Helen Norris, Ethel Epps, and Lucille McGlothlin, all of
Sacramento, Betty Smith, Carmichael, California, and Mary Ellen Jones, Branson.
Maples, Leslie Ann 7 Nov 1971 - 7 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
AND
Maples, Melesia Dawn 7 Nov 1971 - 7 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
Graveside services for Leslie Ann and Melesia Dawn Maples, twin daughters of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Maples, of Clever were at 11 a.m. Monday at Delaware Cemetery with
the Rev. Jess Hunt officiating. Burial was under direction of Cantrell of Clever. The
twins were dead at birth in Aurora Community Hospital. Surviving beside the parents are
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Maples, Billings, great paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Maples, Nixa and Mr. and Mrs Herman Metzelthin, Billings’
maternal grandparents , Mr. and Mrs.. Joe Hunt. Billings; maternal great grandparents,
Rev. and Mrs. Jess Hunt, Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Logan, Marionville.
Maples, Lola Mae (Ridge) 1917 - 17 Nov 1949 CCR 24 Nov 1949
[Note: Daughter of ? & Martina (?) Ridge; married Carl W. Maples - may be error on
dates on tombstone; 31 or 32 is awfully young to have a married daughter]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola Mae Maples, wife of Carl W. Maples, formerly of
Springfield, who died Thursday in her home in Kansas City, were held Sunday afternoon
in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Harold Blevins officiating. Burial was
in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs.
Maples was born in Mammoth Springs, AR, and lived in Springfield for some years,
moving with her husband to Kansas City in 1944. Other survivors include her mother,
Mrs. Martina Ridge of Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Lucille Harris of Kansas City;
three sisters, Mrs. Ressie Ebney of Ft. Scott, KS, Mrs. Dorothy Lou McClaren and Mrs.
Nadine Beasley, both of Kansas City; three brothers, Robert Ridge of McPherson, KS,
Henry Ridge of Fall River, KS, and Alfred Ridge of West Plains, and one grandchild.

Bearers were Henry Ridge, Glen McClaren, Paul Beasley, Clayton Sween, Harold
Washam and Ross Price.
Maples, Loren L. 31 Jan 1909 - 1 Jun 1993 OH 9 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Gabriel & Martha (Little) Maples; married Merle Moore 1911 - 1940;
married Velvie Lorene Moore 30 Nov 1908 - 14 Mar 1999]
Loren L. Maples, 84, Highlandville, died Friday, Jun 1, 1993 at his home. He was
born January 21, 1909 in Christian County, the son of Gabriel and Martha Little Maples.
A farmer, he lived throughout his life in the Highlandville area and was a member of
Tory Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his sons, Orville and Dearl Maples,
his first wife, Merle, a brother, Lester Maples; an a sister, Gladys Noe. Survivors include
his wife of 53 years, Velvie; two sons, James Maples, and his wife Wanda, and Wendell
Maples, all of Highlandville; five daughters and their husbands, Opal Marie and Dan
Hendrix, Springfield, Freda and Bob Roy, Clever, Martha Ellen and Virgil White,
Highlandville, Marcella and Joe Moore, Clever, and Elnor Jean and Lendal Coats,
Independence; two daughters-in-law, Charlon Maples and Norma Jean Maples, both of
Highlandville; a brother, Charley Maples, Clever; 22 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, June 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. James Mohler officiating. Burial was in Tory
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse
Association.
Maples, Lowell Ward 24 Feb 1901 - 1 Jun 1953 CCR 18 Jun 1953 p1
[note: dates on tombstone differs from obit]
Lowell Ward Maples was born on February 24, 1902 at Highlandville, Missouri,
the son of James S. and Sarah Elizabeth Maples and departed this life on June 11, 1953 at
the home of a brother, Robert Maples, two miles north of Highlandville, at the age of 51
years, 3 months and 18 days. Mr. Maples lived in the Highlandville community all his
life and was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Tory, west of
Highlandville. He was a farmer. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Finton of
San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Betty Brown of Highlandville; two brothers, Robert Maples
of Route 1, Ozark and Austin Maples of Highlandville; one sister, Mrs. Lona Sims of
Highlandville; one grandson, Douglas Brown; other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 13 in the Highlandville Baptist
church with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Escorts were Glen Maples, James
Maples, Truman Russell, Junior Sims, Virl Maples and Lycurgus White.
Maples, Loyd T. 28 Jun 1916 - 18 Aug 1999 CCH-N 25 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Thomas & Margaret (Chastain) Maples; married 3 Jan 1949 Betty Jones
Henderson]
Loyd T. Map Maples 83, Branson, MO., passed away peacefully in his sleep
Wednesday morning at 8:50 A.M., August 18, 1999, in his home. He was born June 28,
1916, in Republic, MO., the son of Thomas and Margaret "Chastain" Maples. On January
3, 1949 he and Betty Jones Henderson were married in Harrison, Arkansas. Mr. Maples
was a World War II Army Veteran having served in the 1298th Engineering Company,

A. Battalion. He retired from farming and construction. Loyd was an avid sports
enthusiast. He was also of the Pentecostal Faith. He was a loving husband, father,
grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all. He is survived by his wife of fifty years,
Betty; six children Earline Powell; Terry Maples and his wife Anita; Sheryl Huff and her
husband Dwayne; Melinda Coones and her husband John; Marilyn Dodd and her husband
.Jerry; Randy Maples and his wife Julie; ten grandchildren Shelly Niemeier, Mary Beth
Long, Clint Mease, Brad Dodd, Wendy Doucey, Missy Coones, Callie Maples, Tom
Maples, Janell Maples and Garrett Maples; One great-grandson Richard Doucey; four
brothers Bob, Paul, Bill and Marvin; four sisters Betty Smith, Helen Norris, Ethel Epps
and Mary Ellen Jones and many friends and neighbors. He was preceded in death by his
parents; two brothers Leonard and Eddie; two sisters Lucille McGlothlin and Rethel
Emert. Funeral services were Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 2 p.m. in Mease-Barnes
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in the
Evergreen Cemetery, Branson. Visitation was Saturday, August 21, 1999 from 6 to 7
p.m. in the funeral home.
Maples, Lucy E. (Craig) 1869 - 4 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Elijah & Louisa Craig; married Dorah E. Maples 1860 - 1944]
Mrs. Dora E. Maples, 77, died July 4 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gladys
Calame at Fort Scott, Kan. She had been a lifelong resident of the Clever community
until going to her daughter’s home a year ago. Survivors are two sons, Horace of
California and Bernice of Fayetteville, Ark., and two daughters, Mrs. Calame, Fort Scott,
and Miss Lura Maples, Ogden, Utah. She was a member of the Clever Baptist church and
of the Royal Neighbors. Funeral services were held at the Clever Baptist church at 3
o’clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Robert Baker of Springfield. Burial, under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever, was in the Wise Hill cemetery near
Clever.
Maples, Lula 4 May 1914 - Jan 1980
Services for Miss Lula Maples, 65, Aurora, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Wilson Avenue Baptist Church with the Rev. H. V, Wells officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery Chapel Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Peterson. Miss
Maples died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long
illness. She was a member of Wilson Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include three
brothers, the Rev. Stevie Maples and James, both of Aurora, and Liman, Verona; and a
sister, Mrs. Ernest Watkins, Aurora. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to
8:30 tonight.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 13, 1980 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Lula Mae (Ellingsworth) Price 31 Aug 1889 - 19 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960
p1
[Note: Daughter of , Marion Grant & Lutisha Caroline (Noe) Ellingsworth; married first
William Price; married second Fred Arthur Maples]

Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Maples, 71, 1405 West Walnut, Springfield, who
died at 3:45 p.m. Dec. 19 at Burge Protestant Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Byron Young officiating. Burial was in
the Church cemetery under direction of Rainey. She was a lifelong resident of the
Springfield and Highlandville communities. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Mary Ruth Nelson of Sparta and Mrs. Imogene Washam, 1401 West Walnut, Springfield;
three sons, Ralph Price of the home, Ross Price, 2516 West Walnut and Carl of Chicago;
six sisters, Wanda Bolin, Mrs. Beulah Russell, Mrs. Elsie Gahagan and Mrs. Edna Sims,
all of Highlandville and Mrs. Neva Combs of Hayward, Calif; three brothers, Ben and
Melvin Ellingsworth, both of Highlandville and Ershel Ellingsworth of Torrance, Calif..;
14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Maples, Lyndal (Pearce)
1909 - 1 May 1968 CCR 4 May 1967 p1
[Note; married Jess Maples]
Mrs. Lyndal Maples, 57, died at her home on Route 1, Marionville, at 10:30 a.m.
Monday after suffering an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Stone County and
a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, she is survived by her husband, Jess;
two sons, Lynn of the home and Kenneth of Reeds Spring; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy
Sreaves, Goodman and Mrs. Artie Lou Cox, Springfield; five grandchildren and a
brother, Gerald Pearce, Crane. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday in Shiloh
Baptist Church with the Rev. Ottis Ennis officiating, Burial will be in Crane Masonic
Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Maples, Malissa Florence (Martin) 1883 - 15 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
[Note: heading and first sentence give name as Martin, while the survivors portion calls
the final surname Maples and her brother’s name as Martin - I’m guessing I have this
correct - tombstone gives Lissie F. 1881 - 1959; married Grant S. Maples 1873 - 27 May
1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Malissa Florence Martin, 75, who died June 15 at her
home six miles west of Highlandville, were held June 18 at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant View
Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in
Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Maples was
a charter member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Her husband, Grant
S. Maples, preceded her in death on May 27, 1958. Survivors include a nephew, Joe
Maples, who was reared in the home; a brother, Fred Martin of Ft. Wingate, N. Mex.,
who was also reared in the home; several other nieces and nephews.
Maples, Mamie V. (Eoff) 10 Dec 1911 - 11 Apr 1996 CCH-N 17 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Dona Eoff; married Ules D. “Buster” Maples 22 Nov 1907 - 8
Jan 1996]
Mamie V. Maples, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 11, 1996, in her
home. She was born December 10, 1911 and was the daughter of Roy and Dona Eoff. A
wife, mother, and homemaker, she was preceded in death by her husband of many years,
Buster Maples. Survivors include: Her daughter, Norma Hartley, and two grandchildren,
Danny Hartley and Judy Hartley, all of Ozark; nieces, nephews, and friends. Services

were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carnel "Bally" Johnson
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Maples, Margaret d 25 Apr 1961 CCR 27 Apr 1961 p9
Graveside services were held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield Tuesday
afternoon April 25, for Mrs. Margaret Maples, a former resident of Springfield and
Ozark. Her home was in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Mrs. Maples died in East Tennessee Baptist
Hospital at Knoxville, Tenn. after having suffered a stroke earlier in the week. She was
visiting a sister in Townsend, Tenn. when stricken. Her husband, The Rev. L. H. Maples
was a former pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ozark, from 1917 - 1921. His death
occurred in August 1945. A son, the Rev. Charles C. Maples also served as pastor of
Ozark from 1937 - 1939. Mrs. Maples is survived by three sons, Rev. L. E. Maples,
pastor of the First Baptist Church of Tulsa, Okla., Rev. Charles C Maples, pastor of the
First Baptist Church at Gatlinburg, Tenn and Gordon S. Maples of Dallas, Texas.
Relatives attended the funeral were Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Maples and daughters of Tulsa,
Okla, Rev. and Mrs. Charles C. Maples and Mrs. Jack Arthur of Gatlinburg,. Tenn, Mr.
and Mrs. Gordon S. Maples and Sandra and Mrs. Jim Whitehead of Dallas, Texas, Mrs.
Margaret Ammerman of Green City, Mo and Mrs. Georgia Bradshaw of Townsend,
Tenn. Friends attending from Ozark were Mesdames D. C. Leonard, J. W. Bostic, C. A.
Roper, Leonard Stine and Lula Stine.
Maples, Marian B. (Davey) 8 May 1910 - 8 Mar 2000
[Note - Tombstone & other places spell name Marian]
Marion B. Maples, Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2000, in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. Mrs. Maples was born May 8, 1910, in Tokyo, Japan. The
daughter of missionaries, she spent her early childhood in Japan before moving to
Halifax, Nova Scotia, and then to Missouri. She received a bachelor’s degree from
Washington University in St. Louis in 1956. She raised three children and worked as a
teacher periodically throughout the career of her husband, Halleck R. Maples, of
Highlandville. She lived at Wofall in Highlandville with Halleck from 1970 to 1999,
when she developed Alzheimer’s disease. Mrs. Maples was a member of Ozark
Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Halleck, in 1999. She
is survived by her daughter, Marion S. Koblick, Highlandville; her daughter, Nan M.
Renaud, a systems analyst, Little Rock, Ark.; her son, Hal Maples, a business owner in
St. Louis, Mo; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will
be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Contributed by June Weaver)
Maples, Marion L. Dec 1877 - 28 Aug 1955
Marion L. Maples, 78, of Aurora, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday at the Ozark
Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. A resident of Aurora 15 years, Mr. Maples
previously was a farmer near Clever. Survivors include a son, Amos of long Beach,
Calif.; two brothers, Elarif and W. C. both of Aurora; a half-brother, Sherman of

Springfield, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy of Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral
services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilson Ave. Baptist Church in
Aurora by the Rev. Stevie Maples. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, east of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of August 26, 1955 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Maples, Marion L. 1877 - 28 Aug 1955
CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
Marion L. Maples, 78, of Aurora died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday at the Ozark
Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. A resident of Aurora 15 years, Mr. Maples
previously was a farmer near Clever.
Survivors include a son, Amos of Long
Beach, Calif.; two brothers, Elarif and W. C., both of Aurora; a half-brother, Sherman of
Springfield and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy of Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral
services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Wilson Ave. Baptist Church in
Aurora by the Rev. Stevie Maples. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, east of Clever.
Maples, Mary Frances (McBride) 24 Feb 1872 - 1 Nov 1953
Mrs. Mary Frances Maples, 81, widow of Dr. A. A. Maples of Clever, and an aunt
of Mrs. John Arrington of this city, died at her home in Clever at 11:20 o’clock Sunday
morning, after a long illness. Funeral services were held in the Clever Baptist Church
Tuesday afternoon and burial was in the Frazier Cemetery. The deceased was a lifelong
resident of Clever and was a member of the Baptist Church there. Survivors include two
sons, Herbert and Rolla, both of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Rosa Sullivan of Clever and
Mrs. Irene Hodges of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Jane Holder and Mrs. Martha Wise of
Springfield and Mrs. Villa Maples of Ozark; seven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1953, in the margin.
Maples, Mary Lois (Metzelthin) 1 Jun 1927 - 17 Nov 2001
Mary Lois (Metzelthin) Maples was born June 1, 1927, to Herman W. and
Gertrude (Bond) Metzelthin at the family farm between Clever and Billings. She
departed this life November 17, 2001, at St. John’s Health Care, Springfield, at the age of
74 years,5 months and 16 days. She was a lifelong resident of the Clever/Billings area.
On January 19, 1946, she was united in marriage to James Allen Maples in Columbus,
Kansas. To this union three sons were born, Ronald James (Ron) Maples, Joe Allen
Maples and Mark David Maples. She was saved in April 1954, and joined the Clever
First Baptist Church. She was graduated from Clever High School. She was a member
of Billings #525 OES for 26 years and was Worthy Matron in 1972. She was a longtime
member of Wise Hill Extension Club. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother
and friend. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe; her parents; three sisters, Ivon
Salchow, Pauline Bluebaum and Dorothy Kassinger; a brother, Willard Metzelthin; three
grandchildren, twin daughters of Joe, and the infant son of Mark and Theresa. She is
survived by her husband of 55 years, James; two sons, Ronald James (Ron) Maples and
Mark David Maples and his wife Theresa, all of Clever; seven grandchildren, Sarah Lynn
Farbro and her husband Ernie of Oklahoma, Kimberly Ann Maples of Coweta,

Oklahoma, Christopher “Kit” Maples and friend Marki of Verona, Mo., James Heath
Maples of Otello, Wash., Colby David, Landon Reid and Tatum Alee Maples, all of
Clever; seven great-grandchildren, Jason Maples, Austin and Tyler Rogers, Bodey
Farbro, Brianne and Lacy Maples and Melody Maples; a sister, Mildred Kloppenburg,
Billings; several nephews and nieces; sisters-in-law; brothers-in-law; and a host of
friends. Mary Lois was a family person with a great love for her family. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 20, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Homes,
Clever. Eastern Star rites were given during the service. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. (Contributed by
Hazel Messenger)
Maples, Maxine Ruby (Wilson) 10 Sep 1922 - 6 Jul 2003
Maxine Ruby Maples, 80, Billings, died at 5:17 a.m. Sunday, July 6, 2003 in her
home. She was born September 10, 1922 in Stone county, Missouri. She married Glen E.
Maples on December 29, 1938 and dairy farmed along side him until his death June 29,
1987. Mrs. Maples continued to raise beef cattle and was a member of Union Ridge
Baptist Church. Others who preceded her in death were her parents, and a sister, Wilma.
She is survived by a son, Glen Maples, Billings. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, July 9, 2003 in Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Rev. Leeroye Maples
officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever. The Clever Chapel will be
open 10 a.m. Wednesday, when the family will receive friends, until service time.
Contributions may be made to the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Contributed by Hazel
Messinger.
Maples, May (Ash) 1890 - Jul 1960
Mrs. May Maples, 70, of Aurora, died at her home at 9:30 p.m. Sunday. She had
been a resident of Aurora 30 years, moving there from Clever. Mrs. Maples is survived
by her husband, W. C. Maples of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Watkins of
Aurora and Miss Lula Maples of the home; three sons, the Rev. Stevie Maples, Lyman
Maples and James Maples, all of Aurora; four sisters, Mrs. Grace Baugh of Albion,
Okla., Mrs. Rose Wildman and Mrs. Gertie Andrus of Crane, and Mrs. Floy Painter of
Galena, Mo.; two brothers, Lon Ash of San Francisco and Afton Ash of Aurora; 10
grandchildren, and 5 great- grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Wilson Avenue Baptist Church in Aurora with the Rev. Howard Wells officiating. Burial
will be at Frazier Cemetery near Clever under direction of Marsh of Aurora.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 10, 1960 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, May (Bailey)
24 Aug 1891 - 15 May 1945
May Bailey was born August 24,1891 at Mammoth Springs, Ark., and departed
this life May 15, 1945 in the Springfield Baptist Hospital. In early childhood she moved
to southwest Missouri with her parents. On Jan. 18, 1913 she was united in marriage to
Herbert H. Maples and to this union was born one son. She has been a member of the
Clever Baptist Church for a number of years and many persons of this community have
felt the influence of her every day practice of Christian service. She is survived by her

husband; one son, Melvin M. Maples and one granddaughter, Mary Patricia, both of
South Bend, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Nora Hunter of Crane, Mrs. Edyth Ghann of
Springfield, Mrs. Nell Canfield and Mrs. Pearl Shipman, both of California; and two
brothers, Ira and Ray Bailey of California. Funeral services held Thursday afternoon,
May 19 in the Clever Methodist Church were conducted by Rev. Robert Baker of
Springfield and Rev. Kenneth Hoggard, pastor of the Clever Baptist Church. Burial was
in the Frazier Chapel under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Melissa Ann 8 Sep 1970 - 8 Sep 1970 CCR 10 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Steve A. & ? (Bilyeu) Maples]
Graveside services for Melissa Ann Maples, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Steve A. Maples of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. today in the Spokane Cemetery with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of Nixa. The infant
died at 3 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, a few hours after birth. Survivors include
the parents, paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Maples, Las Vegas, Nev.;
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Bilyeu, Springfield; paternal great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Maples, Springfield; maternal great grandparents, Mr.,
and Mrs. Fred Rogers, Nixa and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank H.
Sholz, Cape Fair.
Maples, Moses D. 18 Mar 1886 - 10 Jun 1975 OH 19 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Timothy O. & Harriet (Frazier) Maples; married Ollie Davis 24 Jan 1890
- 24 May 1974]
NIXA - Mose D. Maples, 89, died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home on Route 2,
Nixa. Mr. Maples was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Nixa. He was a member
of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Mayfred Frazier,
Clever; two sons, James of BIllings and Wayne of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Aggie Kimbrel,
Aurora; 10 grandchildren, one step grandchild and 12 great grandchildren. Services were
held 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel of Nixa with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Maples, Myrtle B. (Pearce) 11 Aug 1887 - 16 Nov 1961 CCR 23 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meacheam) Pearce; married Robert N. Maples]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Maples, 74, of Clever, who died Thursday at St.
John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Revs. Lynn
Swadley and Edd Brock officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Clever. A member of Clever Baptist Church, Mrs. Maples is survived by a
son, Lester of Route 2, Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Cecil Stigall and Mrs. Cleda Davis
of Clever and Mrs, Anna Mae Phillips of Nixa; three brothers, Ernest and Cowan Pearce
of Route 1, Billings and Clifford Pearce of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Jones of 2075
Hoffman, Springfield and Mrs. Jewell Avery of Chico, Calif., five grandchildren, and
four great grandchildren.
Maples, Norma J. (Noe)

21 Jan 1932 - 21 May 2003

CCH-N 4 Jun 2003

Norma J. Maples, 71, Springfield, died May 21, 2003 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 21, 1932 in Highlandville, the daughter of
Herbert and Reitha Vivian Noe. She graduated from Southwest Baptist College, Bolivar
and attended Southwest Missouri State University. On Dec. 30, 1952, she and Perry
Maples were married. Maples retired from Missouri Division of Family Services, She
was a member and regularly attended Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Perry; a son, Michael Maples and wife Courtney; a grandson, Betty Cummins
and husband Harold, Ozark; and a brother, Gene Noe and wife Katy, Nixa. The family
would like to thank the doctors and their staff for helping them through troubled times,
and also to thank the many nurses and staff at St. John’s and the Surgical Intensive Care
Unit Northwest. The doctors who helped so much include Dr. James Hargis, Dr. Mark
Grimm, Dr. Frank Schmidt, Dr, Donald Wantuck and Dr. William Sistruck. The family
would also like to thank all the family members, many friends and individuals at the
Riverdale Baptist Church for their support and prayers. A graveside ceremony was held
at 11 a.m. May 23 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with Pastor Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverdale Baptist Church, C/O Joey
Glenn, P.O. Box 164, Nixa, 65714.
Maples, Orville 30 Dec 1925 - 17 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Loren & Velvie Lorene (Moore) Maples according to obit - actually the
son of Lester & Velvie Lorene (Moore) Maples - brothers Loren & Lester Maples
married sisters Velvie & Merle Moore, then after young deaths of Lester & Merle, Loren
& Velvie married in 1940; married Charlon]
Orville Maples, 62, of Highlandville, died at 4 a.m. March 17 in his home.
Services for Mr. Maples were held Saturday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery, near Highlandville. A farmer, Mr.
Maples was born near Ponce De Leon, and had lived most of his life in Stone County. He
was an Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the Highlandville Assembly
of God church. His survivors include his wife, Charlon; a son, David, of the home; his
parents, Loren and Velvie Maples, Highlandville; two brothers, James, Jr., and Wendell,
both of Highlandville; five sisters, Opal Hendrix, Springfield, Freda Roy, Clever, Martha
Ellen White, Highlandville, Marcella Moore, Clever, and Elnor Jean Coats,
Independence; a sister-in-law, Norma Jean Maples, Highlandville; and several nieces and
nephews.
Maples, Orville Emmanuel 14 Aug 1926 - 4 Feb 2006 SN-L 5 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Sherman & Verna Maples; married c1948 Helen Mary; married 22 Dec
2003 Pat Martin]
Orville Emmanuel Maples, age 79, of Nixa, went to be with his Lord and Savior
on February 4, 2006. He was born on August 14, 1926, the son of Sherman and Verna
Maples in Springfield, Missouri. He resided in Billings, Missouri, until moving to Nixa in
2003. Orville bravely served with the United States Navy as an electrician's mate in both
World War II and the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Pat Martin on December
22, 2003. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Helen Mary Maples. To this
union two children were born. He was a loving husband and father for over 58 years,

grand- father for over 33 years, and great-grandfather for over 10 years. He was a
member of Calvary Christian Church for 14 years and a member of Glad Tidings for over
40 years prior to that. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Verna
Maples, and grandson, Stacey Lynn Maples. He is survived by his wife, Pat (Martin)
Maples; son, Terry L. Maples and wife, Charlotte, Billings; daughter, Donita Monroe and
husband, Phil, Ozark; brother, Ernest "Bob" Maples and wife, Anita, Elwood;
grandchildren, Stephanie Campbell, Billings, Jason Monroe, Springfield, and Amber
Hodson, Overland Park, Kan.; great-grandchildren, Hunter and Destiny Campbell,
Billings; and a host of friends. Graveside services will be held in White Chapel Memorial
Gardens at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2006, with Pastor Gerald Horne and Pastor Lee
Schultz officiating. Visitation will be held at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic from 6
to 8 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2006.
Maples, Ralph James 23 Aug 1912 - 22 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Charles & Rhoda (Peebles) Maples]
Ralph James Maples, 59, of Seattle, Wash,. formerly of Clever, died Tuesday in
Seattle from injuries received in a fall. He was a member of Jamesville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mr. Charley Maples of Lockwood; a daughter,
Mrs. Phyllis Sheppard, Springfield; six brothers, Raymond of Clever, Ishmael and
Harold, both of Miller, Bill of Colorado Springs, Colo., W. R. of Lockwood and Melvin
of Everton; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys E. Wolfe, Clever, Mrs. Beatrice Bowerman and
Mrs. Beverly Jo Melton, Springfield [sic - does say four, then names only three] and three
grandchildren. His body will arrive in Cantrell Funeral Home Friday morning. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Union Ridge Church with Revs. Eli Rough and
Leeroy Maples officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell.
Maples, Raymond C. 30 Apr 1909 - 24 Sep 1977
Services for Raymond C. Maples, 68, of the Boaz community were at 2 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 26 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. James F. Carter officiating.
Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Maples died at
9:20 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He
was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and a resident of the Boaz community
most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Audrey; a son, Carl H., of Springfield; a
brother, Elmer, of Clever; four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman, Marionville, Mrs. Fern
Smith, Springfield, Mrs. Valeria Chastain, Clever, and Mrs. Etheleen Schultz, Excelsior
Springs, and two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 24, 1977.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Maples, Raymond C. 30 Apr 1909 - 24 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: Son of Charley C. & Rettie (Welch) Maples; married Audrey C. King 9 Nov 1908
- 7 Nov 1994]
NIXA - Services for Raymond C. Maples, 68 of Boaz community, were at 2 p.m.
Monday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. James F. Carter officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Maples died at 9:20 a.m.

Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. He was a member of the
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and a resident of the Boaz community most of his life. He is
survived by his wife. Audrey; a son, Carl H., of Springfield; a brother, Elmer of Clever;
four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman, Marionville; Mrs. Fern Smith, Springfield, Mrs.
Valeria Chastain, Clever and Mrs. Ethleen Schultz, Excelsior Springs; and two
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Maples, Raymond Leo 29 Apr 1908 - 5 Mar 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p7
[Note: married Bessie]
CLEVER - Services for Raymond Leo Maples, 68, Clever, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Eli Routh and Bob Russell
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr.
Maples died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie; a daughter, Mrs. Joretta Stevens, Nixa; two sons, Finis
of Springfield and Jerry of Clever; a step-mother, Mrs. Nica Maples, Miller; a sister, Mrs.
Gladys Wolfe, Clever; a brother, Bill, of Branson; three half-sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Bowerman and Mrs. Lurene Grubaugh, both of Miller and Mrs. Beverly Milton,
Springfield; four half-brothers, Ishmael and Harold, both of Miller, Bob of Lockwood
and Melvin of Everton; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Maples, Riley L. 1887 - 15 Dec 1960
CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Noah Asberry & Margaret (Davis) Maples; married Rose M. Patrick]
Funeral services for Riley L. Maples, 73, of Highlandville who died Dec,. 15 in
Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Highlandville Christian Union
Church with Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery with Harris of
Nixa in charge. Mr. Maples was a member of the Ponce De Leon Baptist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Rose; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Thomas of Aurora and Mrs. Ruth
Riott of Ontario, Calif,; five sons, Albert, Jack and Roy, all of Highlandville; Junior of
Kansas City and Frank of the state of California; three sisters, Mrs. Clone Peeples of
Springfield, Mrs. Lucy Eagen of Detroit and Mrs. Mollie Kiethley of Flint, Mich.; one
brother, Thomas, of the state of California; 32 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Maples, Rittie I.
1879 - Mar 1952
Mrs. Rittie I. Maples, 72, a longtime resident of the Clever and Boaz
communities, died at 11:40 last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Cora Sparkman,
Route 1, Mt. Vernon, following a short illness. She had lived with the daughter for the
past two years. The widow of Charles Maples, who died in 1926, Mrs. Maples was a
member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include three other daughters, Mrs.
Fern Smith of Hanford, Calif., Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Etheleen
Slaughter of 610 West Commercial; four sons, Herman, a patient at the Veterans
Administration Hospital at Fayetteville, William of St. Louis, Raymond and Elmer of
Route 1, Clever; 20 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Mae
Maples of Pomona, Calif. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of March 1952, in the margin.

Maples, Robert L. 1889 - 7 Jun 1963
CCR 13 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of James S. & Sarah (Ellingsworth) Maples; married Elsie Park 1889 - 1982]
Robert L. Maples, 74, retired farmer and life-long resident of Highlandville, died
at 8:20 p.m. Friday at his home. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife Elsie, one son, Verl J. Maples, 510 Mt. Vernon, Springfield;
one daughter, Mrs. Sallie Barber, Ozark; three grandchildren; one brother, Austin Maples
of Highlandville; and a sister, Mrs. Lona Sims, Highlandville. Services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Maples, Rolla M. 23 Dec 1896 - 7 Apr 1970 CCR 9 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Alvin Alfred & Mary Frances (McBride) Maples; married Grace E.
Chastain 15 Jan 1897 - 26 Jan 1986]
Rolla M. Maples, 73, of Clever, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at his home, following
a heart attack. Mr. Maples was a retired mail carrier, serving the postal department 43
years. Survivors include his wife, Grace; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Jo Purcell of Poplar
Bluff,; one brother, Herbert Maples, of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Sullivan of Clever,
and Mrs. Clay Hodges of Ozark; and one grandson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. James Smith officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Chapel under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Coincidences
Rolla Maples and Henry Geren were born the same year- -1896; Henry in September and
Rolla in December. Each spent his boyhood and young manhood in the same clock in
Clever. Both attended the Clever Baptist Church, Rolla for 62 years. They attended the
same school. Each owned a business in Clever in early manhood- - Rolla a produce,
Henry a barbershop. They both married hometown girls. Their children attended the
same school and churches. Both were residents of Republic. Rolla and Henry both
passed away April 7, 1970; both died suddenly. Both funerals were held the same day;
both in the Clever Baptist Church, with the same pastor, same organist, same soloist.
Internment was in the same cemetery, Mt. Sinai at Boaz on the same day. Their
obituaries were in the same paper; they laid in state the same day at the same funeral
chapel; arrangements were made by the same undertaker, flowers were from the same
florist and they share the same heaven.
Note; this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Rosemary (Patrick) Jan 1889 - 11 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Birthdate from tombstone & 1900 census; Daughter of John R. & Susie C. Patrick;
married Riley M. Maples]
Mrs. Rosemary Maples, 73, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Ruth Riott south of Reeds Spring after a short illness. Mrs. Maples, a resident of
Highlandville most of her life, was a member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. She
is survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Opal Thomas, Aurora; five sons, Albert, Nixa,
Jack, Highlandville, Junior, Nampa, Idaho. Frank, La Puente, Calif. and Ray, 815 West

Calhoun, Springfield; three brothers, Truman Patrick, Notus, Idaho, John Patrick, Wilder,
Idaho and Frank Patrick, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Burk and Mrs. Euna Davis,
both of Reeds Spring and Mrs. Gertie Crume, Springfield; 35 grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian Union Church
northwest of here. The Rev. Ora Short and the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiated. Burial
was in the Eisenhour cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Maples, Royce Herman 4 Mar 1924 - 22 May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Herman R. & Vesta (McConnell) Maples; married 2 May 1943 Helen B.
Fox 24 Aug 1924 - 3 Feb 1996]
NIXA - Royce H. Maples, 51, a lifelong resident of Nixa, died at 4:15 p.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Maples was an
Army veteran of World War II who served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of
the American Legion and Calvary Bible Church here. Surviving are his wife, Helen B.;
two sons, Vernon and Terry, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Vesta Maples, Nixa; a
brother, Raymond of Dunnegan; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Herndon, Mrs. Lois Wisner
and Mrs. Joyce Mabe, all of Nixa; and a granddaughter. Funeral services were at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was
in McConnell Cemetery.
Maples, Ruby L. 24 Sep 1920 - 7 Aug 1998 CCH-N 19 Aug 1998
Ruby L. Maples, 77 of Clever, died August 7, at Cox South Medical Center. She
was born September 24, 1920 in Springfield. She lived most of her life in Christian
County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Timothy and Delpha Maples and a
sister Ruth. She is survived by two brother, Ernest and George Maples, both of Clever.
Funeral services was held at 2:00 pm Sunday, August 9, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa, with the Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware
Cemetery Nixa. Visitation was held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., Sunday in the the funeral
home.
Maples, Samuel Hase
8 Nov 1876 - 19 Aug 1968
Funeral services for Samuel Maples, 92, Aurora, who died at 9:30 a.m. Monday in
Aurora Community Hospital after a short illness, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Peterson Chapel in Aurora. The Rev. Stevie Maples officiated, and burial was in Frazier
Cemetery near Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Maples, Sarah Elizabeth (Ellingsworth) 1869 - 8 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: Daughter of Robert E. & Anna (Durham) Ellingsworth; married 29 Dec 1887
James S. Maples 1862 - 1946]
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Maples, 80, died at the home of her son, Austin Maples, in
Highlandville Sunday night, following a long illness. She had been a resident of the
Highlandville community all her life. Other survivors include her sons, Robert of Ozark,
Route 1, and Lowell of Highlandville; a brother, Tom Ellingsworth, Highlandville; a
sister, Mrs. Lillie Deboys, Highlandville; 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Highlandville Baptist church with the

Revs. Roscoe Harding and Howard Blevins officiating. She as a member of the Baptist
church. Burial was in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of
Nixa.
Maples, Savilla “Villa” (McBride) 21 Apr 1877 - 17 Sep 1970 CCR 24 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Hugh L. & Frances T. (Ellis) McBride; married Simeon David
Maples 7 May 1870 - 3 Jan 1948]
Mrs. Villa Maples, 83, died at 4:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, in her home in
BIllings. She had been a resident of Christian County most of her life, mostly in Spokane
and Ozark, moving to Billings in 1962. She was a member of the Baptist Church.
Surviving are seven sons: Bruce Maples, Springfield, Simeon Maples of Spokane,
Halleck Maples of Highlandville, Augus Maples of Phoenix, Ariz., Robert Maples of
Austin, Tex., William Maples of Independence, and Francis Maples of the home; seven
daughters, Mrs. Chloris Stacey of Springfield, Miss Inez Maples of the home, Mrs. Ruby
Bilyeu of Spokane, Mrs. Edith Fry of Salinas, Calif., Mrs. Georgia Buxton of Ozark, Mrs.
Penelope Riley of Bolivar and Mrs. Ernestine Riley of Phoenix, Ariz.; 38 grandchildren,
86 great grandchildren and 14 great great grandchildren. A 15th child had died years ago.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Mt. Sinai Baptist with the Rev. L. W. Van de
Mark officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Maples, Sherman 1892 - 15 Oct 1958 CCR 16 Oct 1958 p5
Funeral services for Sherman Maples, 66, of Springfield who died Wednesday in
Handley Hospital there will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in Union Ridge Church with Rev.
Albert Pyle officiating, Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral home of Clever. Survivors include one son, Maloy Maples of Springfield; three
brothers, Elva Maples of Carlsbad, N. M., Hurley Maples of Clever and Elmer Maples of
Crane; and one sister, Mrs. Nellie Miller of Springfield.
Maples, Simeon David 7 May 1870 - 3 Jan 1948 CCR 8 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of Simeon Perry & Mary A. (Maples) Maples; married 11 Mar 1894 Savilla
“Villa” McBride 21 Apr 1877 - 17 Sep 1970]
S.D. (Davie) Maples, 77, a lifelong resident of Christian county, died Saturday
morning, Jan. 3, at his home at Ozark, following a lengthy illness. He was born near Boaz
and spent many years as a public school teacher. He served as circuit clerk of Christian
county two terms, 1906 to 1914 and again served in the circuit clerk’s office as deputy
under E.K. Peebles. Ill health forced his retirement about three years ago. He was an
active member of the Ozark Baptist church. Those who survive him are his wife, Mrs.
Villa Maples; seven sons, Rev. Bruce Maples of Crane, Mo., Simeon L. of Spokane,
Halleck and Robert of St. Louis, Argus and Francis of Phoenix, Ariz., and William E. of
Ozark; seven daughters, Mrs. B.O. Stacey of Springfield, Miss Inez Maples, Mrs.
Norman Buxton and Mrs. Ernestine Riley, all of Ozark, Mrs. Earl Bilyeu of Spokane,
Mrs. Phillip Fry of Salinas, Calif., and Mrs. Louis Riley of Phoenix; two brothers, Robert
Maples of Pomona, Calif., and Dr. Floyd H. Maples of Marshall, Mo. Funeral services
were held at one o’clock Monday afternoon at the Ozark Baptist church conducted by the
pastor, Rev. Bonnie Ward. A second service was held at three o’clock that afternoon at

Mt. Sinai Baptist church near his birthplace at Boaz, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron
of Ozark, followed by burial in the Frazier Chapel cemetery under direction of the
Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
AND
Maples, Simeon David 7 May 1870 - 3 Jan 1948
Funeral services for S. David Maples, 77-year-old native and life-long resident of
Christian County who died at his home in Ozark Saturday morning, will be held at Ozark
Baptist Church at 1 o’clock this afternoon. Mr. Maples had taught school in Christian
County for 40 years and was a former circuit clerk of the county. Following retirement
from teaching, about 10 years ago, he served as a deputy in the circuit clerk’s office. He
was the father of 15 children, 14 of whom survive—Mrs. Ernestine Riley, Mrs. Norman
Buxton, Bill Maples and Miss Inez Maples, all of Ozark; Mrs. Earl Bilyeu and Simeon
Maples, Spokane; Argus Maples, Francis Maples and Mrs. Louis Riley, all of Phoenix,
Ariz.; Mrs. Philip Frye of Salinas, Cal.; the Rev. Bruce Maples, Crane; Robert and
Halleck Maples, St. Louis; Mrs. B. O. Stacy, Springfield. Also surviving are his wife,
Savilla; two brothers, Dr. Floyd Maples, superintendent of the state institution for
epileptics at Marshall, and Herschel of the state of California; 38 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. The Rev. Bonnie Ward will officiate at the funeral services. A
short service also will be held at Frazier chapel in Clever at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
Burial will be in the chapel cemetery, with the Maples Funeral Home of Clever in charge.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, Simeon L. 14 Apr 1900 - May 1986
Simeon L. Maples, 86, Spokane, died at 8 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. A longtime area resident, Mr. Maples was a 45-year member of
Carpenters Local No. 978. He was a member of Spokane Baptist Church where he served
as deacon for over 50 years. Survivors include two daughters, Bill Jean Lee, Spokane,
and Samie Jane Maples, Springfield; two sons, S. Olan Maples, Phoenix, Ariz., and Perry
L. Maples, Springfield; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five brothers,
Halleck and Argus, both of Highlandville, Bob, Phillipsburg, Bill, Niangua and Francis,
Crane; five sisters, Ruby Bilyeu, Spokane, Inez Maples, Clever, Georgia Buxton, Ozark,
Penelope Riley, Phoenix, Ariz., and Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colo. Services will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will
be in Spokane Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press, Monday, May 12 1986. Contributed by
Woody Franklin.
Maples, Timothy
16 May 1844 - 20 Sep 1937
Timothy Maples, 93-year-old Civil War veteran, died at 1 a.m. Monday in his
home three miles south of Battlefield, after a lingering illness. Funeral services will be
held at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Manley cemetery under the direction of the
Wilburn Maples Funeral home of Clever. Mr. Maples came to Christian county from
Tennessee with his parents when he was a small boy. He lived on the farm where he died
for the past 60 years. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Cenia Cross of Nixa, Mrs.
Onus Greenway of Crane and Mrs. Aggie Kimberland of Springfield; five sons, Sam

Maples of Afton, Okla., Robert of Clever, Leslie of Brookline, Moses and Abe of Nixa;
a brother, Joseph Maples of Afton, and two sisters, Mrs. Cinda Henry and Mrs. Becka
Jaqua of Ponce de Leon. The Springfield Daily News, September 21 1937.
Maples, Ulis N. "Buster" 22 Nov 1907 - 8 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 & CCH-N 17
Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Robert N. & Myrtle “Mertie” (Pearce) Maples; married Mamie V. Eoff 10
Dec 1911 - 11 Apr 1996]
Ulis N. "Buster" Maples, age 88, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away at 2:00 p.m.,
Monday, Jan. 8, 1996. He was born Nov. 22,1907, in Christian County to Robert and
Myrtle Maples. His parents preceded him in death as well as a sister, Anna Mae Phillips.
Mr. Maples was a long time farmer and a life time resident of Christian County. He is
survived by: His wife, Mamie, of the home; a daughter, Norma Jean Hartley, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Danny Hartley and Judy Hartley, both of Ozark; two sisters, Cecil Stigall
and Cleda Davis, both of Clever; nieces; nephews; and friends. Funeral services were
held Friday, Jan. 12, 1996, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carnel "Bally"
Johnson officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Maples, Vearl James “Dick” 5 May 1912 - 14 Aug 1990 OH 23 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Robert & Elsie (Parks) Maples]
Vearl James Maples, 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 14, 1990 at Nixa Park Care Center,
He was born May 5, 1912 to Robert Maples and Elsie Parks. He is survived by a son,
Robert Maples, Springfield; a daughter, Pauline Pope, Springfield; and a sister, Sally
Barber, Nixa. Services were Friday at Ayre-Goodwin-Lee at Rivermonte Chapel with the
Rev. Tom Maples officiating. Burial was at Johns-Chastain Cemetery in Nixa.
Maples, Velma J. (Mills) 1938 - 24 Apr 2004 SN-L 26 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Ella Mills; married Albert Richard Maples 1931 - 3 Jan
2004]
Velma J. Maples, age 65, of Springfield, Mo., slipped away to be with her Savior
at 4:11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004, in her home. She was a retired certified nurses aide
and a member of the Baptist faith. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Albert
Maples, on January 3, 2004; her parents, Frank and Ella Mills; three brothers; and three
sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Harvey, Fair Grove, Mo.; daughter,
Regina Grieshaber and husband, Doug of Springfield, Mo.; a step-daughter, Robin Jones
and husband, Randy of Oak Grove, Mo.; grandsons, Larry Wayne Arthur III, and Gary
Arthur; a granddaughter, Delaney Grieshaber; a step grandson, Nathan Jones; a greatgranddaughter, Julia Arthur; a step great-grandson, Hunter Jones; a sister, Edith Mills;
and two brothers, James and Vearl Mills. Funeral services will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
April 27, 2004, at Grant Avenue Freewill Baptist Church, 1060 S. Grant, Springfield,
with Pastor Cody Freeman officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Eisenhower
Cemetery. Visitation will be at 5:30 p.m. until service time Tuesday in the church. The
family would like to thank Dr. Gary Hoos and the staff of St. John's Hospice, especially
Arlene McCormack and Kathryn Wells; and Elisa Coonrod of BCCCP program.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.

Maples, Velvie Lorene (Moore) 30 Nov 1908 - 14 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Samuel and Nellie (Gahagan) Moore; married Lester Maples; married
Loren L. Maples 31 Jan 1909 - 1 Jun 1993]
Velvie Lorene Maples was born in Stone County, Missouri, the daughter of
Samuel and Nellie (Gahagan) Moore. She was a charter member of the Faith Baptist
Church, Spokane, Mo. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lester Maples, in
1937; her second husband, Loren Maples, in 1993; four sons, Oakley, Cornell, Orville
and Dearl Maples; a son-in-law, Virgil White, and two sisters, Merle Maples and Ava
Roy. Survivors include seven children and their spouses, Opal Marie and Dan Hendrix,
Springfield, Freda and Bob Roy, Clever, Martha Ellen White, Highlandville, James
Junior and Wanda Maples, Sparta, Maracella and Joe Moore, Clever, Elnor Jean and
Lendal Coats, Independence, and Wendell Maples, Highlandville; two daughters-in-law,
Charlon Maples and Norma Jean Maples, both of Highlandville; twenty-two
grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Allen Moore and his wife, Zoe, of Ozark. (Contributed by June Weaver)
Maples, Vernon M. 16 Oct 1946 - 2 Apr 2002
Vernon M. Maples, 55, Nixa, died at 9:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. He was born October 16, 1946 in Nixa, Mo. to Royce and
Helen Maples. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1964. He worked for R T French
for 24 years before retiring in 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, Royce and
Helen (Fox) Maples. Survivors include a brother, Terry R. Maples of Nixa; his daughter
and her husband, Shannon and Charles Montgomery; and a grandson, his “buddy”, Dylan
Montgomery, all of Springfield; a special friend and caretaker, Mary Phillips; and a host
of family and friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2002, in
McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Hospice Care, 1235 E.
Cherokee, Springfield, MO. Springfield News-Leader, April 5, 2002.
Maples, Vesta (McConnell) 22 Sep 1896 - 31 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of Harvey W. & Maud A. (Brown) McConnell; married 4 Nov 1915
CCM Herman R. Maples 29 Jan 1895 - 9 Aug 1974]
Services for Mrs. Vesta Maples, 83, Nixa, were held Sunday in Harris Chapel in
Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial
Cemetery. Mrs. Maples died Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long
illness. Mrs. Maples, a lifelong Nixa resident, was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include a son, Raymond, Marionville; three daughters, Mrs. Florence Herndon,
Mrs. Lois Wisner and Mrs. Joyce Made, all of Nixa; 11 grandchildren, 14 great
grandchildren and two brothers, Lowell and Carmen McConnell, both of Nixa.
Maples, Ward Gene 16 Apr 1942 - 4 Dec 2005 SN-L 6 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Ward H. & Maxine (Brown) Maples; married 1973 Barbara Ward]
Ward Gene Maples, 63, Billings, went home to be with his Lord and Savior
Sunday, December 4, 2005. He was born April 16, 1942, in Ponce de Leon, Mo., to Ward
H. and Maxine (Brown) Maples. Ward loved his country and proudly served in the U.S.
Marines in Okinawa. He was a member of the American Legion Post #639, Springfield.

He retired from Dayco after 41 years of dedicated service, and was a member of the
United Steelworkers Union Local #622. He strongly supported purchasing American
made products whenever available. A man with a big heart and sense of humor, Ward
was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a faithful supporter of the
National Rifle Association, Missouri Conservation and Wildlife, and had a passion for
old muscle cars. Ward was an active member of the Cornerstone World Outreach Center,
Springfield. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a true friend to all
who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara (Norris) Maples, of the
home; two sons and their wives, Mark Wayne and Shawnda Maples, Republic, and Darin
Lee and Mindy Maples, Billings; his parents, Ward H. and Maxine Maples, Billings;
seven grandchildren, Dustin Maples, Blake Medcalf, Kayla Medcalf, Corey Maples,
Dahlton Maples, Jedidiah Maples and Shawn Maples; one great-grandson, Taylor Wayne
Maples; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Dec. 8, in Cornerstone World Outreach Center, Springfield, with Pastor Jess
Gibson and Rev. David L. Norris officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Missouri Veteran's Cemetery at 1
p.m. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Heartland Cancer Research, in care of the funeral home.
Maples, Weltha E. (Gonce) 8 Feb 1901 - 11 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of James & Violet (Noe) Gonce; married Austin Maples 5 Dec 1890 - 3
Feb 1969]
Weltha E. Maples, 92, Highlandville, died Thursday, March 11, 1993 at Nixa
Park Care Center. She was born February 28, 1901 daughter of James and Violet Noe
Gonce. She was a lifelong resident of the Highlandville area and a member of Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin, in 1969.
Survivors include son, Glen Maples, and daughter-in-law,. Annie, son, James Maples,
and daughter-in-law, Esther, all of Highlandville; daughter, Lois Foell, and son-in-law,
Joseph L., Springfield; 13 grandchildren; 21 great -grandchildren; and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sunday at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Clifford Day and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Maples, Wilburn 19 Apr 1898 - 16 Nov 1950 CCR 23 Nov 1950
[Note: Son of George W. & Sarah Jane Maples; married 25 Feb 1919 Zula Tennis 1899 1966]
Funeral services for Wilburn Maples, 52, Mayor of Clever and former Christian
County coroner and funeral director serving Clever, Nixa and Billings, were held
Saturday in the Clever high school auditorium. Mr. Maples, whose home was at Clever,
died of a heart attack in his pickup truck at the farm home of his son Dale of Nixa
Thursday, November 16. He was the son of George W. and Sarah Jane Maples and was
born in Christian County April 19, 1898. He married Zula Tennis February 25, 1919. To
them two children were born, a son, Dale, and a daughter, Betty. He is survived by his
wife Mrs. Zula Maples of the home in Clever, the son, Dale, of Nixa; the daughter, Mrs.
Betty Orcutt of Clever; one grandchild, Michael Lee Maples; two brothers, Warren of
Sand Springs, OK and Jesse of Harrah, OK; and three sisters Mrs. Ethel Clinton and Mrs.

Olive Gibbs both of Ozark, and Mrs. Clorah Sparkman of Springfield. Mr. Maples
professed faith in Christ in 1914 and united with the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist
Church. He later moved his membership to the Ozark Baptist Church, then in 1926 when
he moved to Clever he transferred his membership to the Clever Baptist Church where he
was an active member until his death. He was ordained a deacon of the Clever Baptist
Church and served as chairman of the board of deacons. He was treasurer of the building
committee when the present church was built. He was elected and served as president of
the Christian County Brotherhood for two years. Mr. Maples was funeral director for 22
years and had Funeral Homes at Clever, Nixa, and Billings. He retired from that
profession about three years ago, selling the business to John Harris. He was coroner of
Christian County for 16 years, and was mayor of Clever at the time of his death. More
than 1,400 persons attended the funeral. The Rev. Fred Jackman was the officiating
minister assisted by the Rev. Lowell McFall, the Rev. Kenneth Haggard, the Rev. Roscoe
Harding, the Rev W. Caughron, and the Rev. Lynn Swadley. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers were Frank Wadkins, Austin
Dunham, Howard Allen, Gus Ebersold, Ray Hedgpeth, and Chloe Hayes. Masons were
honorary pallbearers.
Maples, William Columbus 1879 - Apr 1961
Funeral services for William Columbus Maples, 81, Aurora, who died
Wednesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Wilson Avenue Baptist Church in
Aurora, with the Rev. Howard Wells and the Rev. Fred Woodall officiating. Burial will
be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery near Clever under direction of Marsh Funeral Home of
Aurora. Mr. Maples had lived in the Clever and Nixa communities until about 25 years
ago when he moved to Aurora. He was a longtime member of the church where the
services will be held. He is survived by three sons, The Rev. Stevie Maples, Limon and
James, all of Aurora; two daughters, Lula Maples, of the home, and Mrs. Bessie Watkins,
Aurora; a brother, Sherman, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth McCarty, Salt Lake
City, Utah, and Mrs. Mary Woosley, Ronan, Mont.; 10 grandchildren, and five greatgrandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 12, 1961 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, William E. “Bill” 1907 - 29 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for William E. “Bill” Maples, 49, who died December 24 at
Veterans Hospital in St. Louis were held December 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Clever, he lived there
until 1943 when he moved to Springfield and in 1951 moved to St. Louis. He was a
veteran of World War II and a member of the Third Baptist Church in St. Louis.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Maples of St. Louis; two brothers, Raymond
Maples and Elmer Maples, both of Clever; four sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman of Mt.
Vernon, Mrs. Fern Smith of Handford, Calif, Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs.
Etaleen Slaughter of Kansas City, MO
AND
Maples, William E. “Bill” 1907 - 29 Dec 1956

W. E. “Bill” Maples, 49, a World War II veteran, died at 9:10 p.m. Monday at a
veterans’ hospital in St. Louis. Mr. Maples a native of Christian County lived most of his
life in Clever and moved to Springfield in 1945, going to St. Louis in 1951. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Mary Maples of St. Louis; two brothers, Raymond and Elmer of
Clever; and four sisters, Mrs. Ora Sparkman of Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Fern Smith of Hanford,
Calif.; Mrs. Valeria Chastain of Clever and Mrs. Etheleen Slaughter of Kansas City.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the
Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of
Harris.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 24, 1956 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Maples, William R. 1872 - Feb 1932
Funeral services for William R. Maples, 59, who died Thursday night at his home
in Jamesville, Missouri after a few hours illness will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union
Ridge Church with the Rev. J.W. Gaugaron. Burial will be in the church cemetery there
under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Maples is survived by
the widow; five sons; two daughters. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, February 16,
1932} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Maples, Willie Alvin "Billy" 4 May 1925 - 5 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990
Willie A. "Billy" Maples, 64, of St. James, Minn., formerly of Highlandville, died
last Friday morning in Boston Hotel in St. James. As a young man he lived in Oklahoma,
where he was employed at B.F. Goodrich. He later moved to Minnesota, where he retired
from the railroad. He is survived by one brother, Joe Maples, Highlandville; one sister,
Maggie Ailshie, of Hurley; and several nieces and nephews. Services were Monday in
Pleasant View Church near Highlandville with the Rev. Leroy Maples and the Rev.
Hosea "Spook" Whitener officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home.
Marcos, Evelyn L. (Bain) 17 Feb 1922 - 5 Mar 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p7
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Lena Rivers (McConnell) Bain; married Erwin Marcos]
Services for Mrs. Evelyn Bain Marcos, 55, of El Cerrito, Calif., daughter of the
late Walter and Lena Bain, were Tuesday, March 8 at the Ellis Olson Mortuary, Albany,
Calif. Mrs. Marcos Died Saturday morning after an illness of 1 1/2 years (cancer). Mrs.
Marcos is survived by her husband Erwin of El Cerrito, a daughter Judy Murry of El
Cerrito, a sister, Mrs. Mable Eklund of Swartz Creek, Mich.; three brothers., C. Ward
Bain, Baxter Springs, Kans.; John J. Bain, Springfield, MO and D. Frank Bain, Miami,
Florida. She died in Alta Bates Memorial Hospital in Berkeley, Calif.
Marden, Eileen H. (Keokane) 26 Apr 1937 - 21 Jul 2006 SN-L 23 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Nora Keohane; married Jack Marden]
Eileen H. Marden entered into rest July 21, 2006, in Fremont, Calif. Born April
26, 1937, in Massachusetts to Thomas and Nora Keohane, she was 69 years old. Eileen
graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Mo., earning a

Bachelor of Arts in education. She made the brave move to the west coast, packing her
car with a friend, to take a teaching position in California. Before making the decision to
stay home to raise her children, Eileen worked as an elementary school teacher for many
years. One of her many passions in life was antiquing. She was a member of the Bite and
Browse Antique Cooperative where she made many new and dear friends. Eileen loved to
travel and made numerous trips with family to Ireland for family reunions. She loved to
read, go to tea with friends, and spend time watching all her grandchildren's numerous
sporting events. She was one of ten children and loved her parents and siblings
passionately. Her greatest joy in life was her husband, Jack. Beloved wife of Jack
Marden. Devoted mother to Jennifer Hodges and husband, Mark, of Santa Cruz, Calif.,
Jack Marden of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Jay Marden and wife, Suzanne, of Carmel, Calif.
Loving grandmother to Jack, Kylie, Sean, Ryan and Connor Marden, and Jonah and
Madison Hodges. Beloved sister of Noreen Penn and Kay Verfurth, both of Springfield,
Mo; Thomas F. Keohane of San Diego, Michael Keohane of Jacksonville, Fla.,
Christopher Keohane of Springfield, Mo., William Keohane of South Windsor, Conn.,
and Patrick Keohane of Nixa, Mo. Her brother, Timothy M. Keohane, and sister, Ann
York, preceded her in death. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass
July 25, 2006, at 11 a.m. to be held in the Mission San Jose Church, 43300 Mission
Blvd., Fremont, CA. For further information please call: BERGE- PAPPAS-SMITH
CHAPEL OF THE ANGELS (510) 656-1226 FD668.
Mariner, Ruth
24 Apr 1933 - Mar 1987
Graveside services for Ruth Mariner, 53, Springfield will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
in Manley Cemetery near Battlefield. Burial is under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South. Mrs. Mariner died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday in Fosters Nursing Home.
Springfield News-Leader, April 1 1987.
Markey, Emmett Patrick 14 Mar 1895 - 4 Mar 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1 & CCR 13
Mar 1947 p5
[Note: married Lillian M. 17 Oct 1905 - 15 Dec 1993]
The community was sadly shocked Tuesday morning when Emmett P. Markey
suddenly passed away at his farm home one and one-half miles northwest of town when
he suffered a severe heart attack. Mr. Markey was milking at the time of the attack. He
came to the house and was resting in a chair when the end came very quickly. Funeral
arrangements are as yet incomplete, pending word from relatives residing in other states.
AND
Markey, Emmett Patrick 14 Mar 1895 - 4 Mar 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1 & CCR 13
Mar 1947 p5
[Note: married Lillian M. 17 Oct 1905 - 15 Dec 1993] - had the first, but not the second
on this - gap begins after his first obit]
Emmett P. Markey, 51, a veteran of World War I, and a prominent farmer, died
suddenly Tuesday morning at his home two miles northwest of Billings. Mr. Markey was
born in Pennsylvania. About 14 years ago he purchased the former Martin Schmuckley
farm and with his family moved from Oklahoma. Although a stranger to this community,
his fine characteristics and progressive ideas soon endeared him to all whom he met. He
was an outstanding leader in church, social and civic affairs. He was never too busy to

assist anyone in time of need. He is survived by his wife, Lillian; two daughters, Mary
Alice and Ann Markey; and two sons, Patrick and Gerald, all of the home. Rosary
services were held Friday evening at the Maples Funeral Home. Funeral services were
held at 9 o’clock Saturday morning in St. Joseph’s Catholic church with Father Ahern
officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction [LAST LINE
MISSING]
Markus, Joseph B. 4 Nov 1927 - 9 Jun 2004 SN-L 11 Jun 2004 & CCH-N 23 Jun
2004
[Note: Son of Joseph A. & Margaret (Tieben) Markus; married 1 Mar 1949 Esta Black]
Joseph B. Markus, 76, Ozark, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2004, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Joseph was born Nov. 4, 1927, in Bucklin,
Kan., the son of Joseph A. and Margaret Tieben Markus. In March of 1946, he enlisted in
the United States Army to proudly serve his country. Joe was assigned to the 36th
Combat Engineering Squadron at Fort Ord, Calif., and the 5th Combat Engineering
Battalion, at Fort Lewis, Wash. He was a search light operator and a light truck driver.
Joe played baseball while in the Army and was an outstanding pitcher. After his tour of
duty he returned to Dodge City, Kan., where he met Esta Black and on March 1, 1949,
they were united in marriage. To this union five children were born. Joe and Esta moved
the family to Ozark in 1966, where Joe provided for his family by building homes, and
farming in Christian County. Joe was an avid roper for over 30 years. He enjoyed horses,
rodeos and teaching young people how to rope and ride. Later in life when age kept Joe
from being able to rope, he was still in the arena watching young ropers and giving them
advice. Joe was a mentor and role model to many young cowboys. Joe was preceded in
death by his parents; two brothers, Al Markus and Sonny Markus; and one greatgrandchild, Nicholas Markus. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Esta Markus
of the home; two daughters, Karen Trimble of Ozark, and Kathy Wimsatt and husband
Gene of Oswego, Kan.; three sons, Mike Markus and wife L.G. of Rolla, Larry Markus
of Ozark, and Mark Markus of Ozark; two sisters, Marie Bolmer and Valeria Denton,
both of Dodge City, Kan.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many others
who knew him as grandpa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 12,
2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Wade Markham of Cowboy
Junction Ministries officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in Selmore
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m., today, June 11, 2004, in the funeral home.
Markus-Stoops, Nicholas Shane Jan 1995 - 27 Jun 1995 CCH-N 5 Jul 1995
Nicholas Shane Markus, 5 month old son of Janice Jill Markus and Roger Shane
Stoops, died Tuesday, June 27, 1995. Survivors include: his parents; grandparents, Cindy
and Noel Friend, B. Mark Markus, Roger and Rhonda Stoops, and Terry and Jim Boone;
greatgrandparents, Joe and Esta Markus, James N. McHaffie, John and Barbara Sunny,
and Dale and Loetta Stoops; great-grandmothers, Pauline Stoops, Ninabell Wood; aunts,
Tiffany Hope McHaffie, Jesse K. Stoops; uncles, Steven Greathouse, Brian Archer,
Quentin L. Friend; great aunts and uncles; cousins and many friends. Services were
Thursday in Temple Hill Cemetery, near Bruner under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, with Pastor Faye Yates officiating.

Marler, Doris E. (Martin) 29 May 1902 - 10 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
Doris E. Marler, 86, formerly of Seymore and Diggins, died at 7:44 a.m. Oct. 10
at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs.
Marler were held Oct. 13 in the Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. Wilbur
Cravens officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. A seamstress and
homemaker, Mrs. Marler was a member of the Diggins Apostolic Church. She had lived
with her daughter in Ozark for the past six years. Survivors include her daughter, Carolyn
J. Ward, Ozark; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren: a brother, Carl Martin,
Fordland; and five sisters, Faye Brixey, Seymour, Beulah Slack, Marshfield, Opal
Dudley, Twin Falls, Idaho, Maude Rohrbacher, St. Peters, and Garnet Roast, Jefferson
City.
Marler, Harry William, Jr. 1930 - 2 Jul 2006 SN-L 4 Jul 2006 & SN-L 5 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Harry William & Frances Grace Marler]
Harry William Marler, Jr., (Joe Bill Baker), 75, Ozark, Missouri, passed away
after a long illness at 11:35 a.m. Sunday, July 2, 2006, in his home surrounded by family.
Harry was a Korean War veteran where he received the Purple Heart. He was the owner
of Marler Electric from 1969 to 1998 and was a lifelong member of Pythian Avenue
Baptist Church. He was also inducted into the fast pitch softball Hall of Fame. Harry
enjoyed Country and Western music and dancing and doing for his children and
grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Harry was preceded in
death by his father, Harry W. Marler, Sr.; his mother and stepfather, Frances Grace Baker
and Clarence Wilfred Baker; a brother, Sam Baker; and a sister, Betty Johnson. Harry is
survived by his fiance, Sue Bright; a son, Greg Marler and his wife, Kim; two daughters,
Jill Guinn and her husband, Robert, and Jana Marler; six grandchildren: Megan Marler,
Samantha Mails and her husband, Matt, Corey Warren, Colette Marler, Clayton Bowman
and Sydni Guinn; and one great-grandson, Jackson Mails. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with private family graveside
services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice
Care, 1378 East Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65807.
Marler, Steve Franklin 22 Nov 1948 - 28 Sep 1998 CCH-N 7 Oct 1998
Steve Franklin Marler, age 49, of Ozark, died Monday, September 28, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a heart attack. He was born
November 22, 1948 in Kansas City. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. He and his
wife, Susan, were married on June 2, 1976. Mr. Marler had served as Chief of Police in
Ozark, since November 1, 1993. He was a member of the Missouri Police Chiefs
Association and had been a member of the Deputy Sheriffs Association. He was also a
member of the Ozark Rotary Club, Ozark Community Development Authority and Ozark
Chamber of Commerce. He had been Chairman of the Board for COMET, and served as
President of the Ozark Antique Auto Club. He was a member of Southland Christian
Church in Springfield where he served as deacon. Survivors include: His wife, Susan;
four children, Chad Marler, Hawaii, Scott Cullens, Los Angeles, California, and Michele
and Christy Cullens, both of San Francisco, California; his parents, Robert and Grace
Marler, Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Keith and David Marler, Merriam, Kansas; a
sister, Nancy Schneider, Tonganoxie, Kansas; and his wife's parents, Ray and June

Gentry Riverside, MO. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Thursday, October 1, in the First
Baptist Church of Ozark. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Marley, Chloe (McCoy) 11 Jan 1906 - 15 Jul 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
Funeral Services for Mrs. Chloe Marley, 50, of 1701 South Jefferson, Springfield,
who died at Burge Hospital following an illness of three months, were held Tuesday
afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was
in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Harold Hursh officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Marley; a
daughter, Mrs. Ralph Thompson of St. Louis; a brother, Lloyd McCoy of Ozark; and
three sisters, Mrs. Eula Bilyeu of Springfield; Mrs. Opal Warren of Neosho; and Mrs.
Floy Robertson of Los Angeles.
Marley, Della Blanche (Hanks) 13 Mar 1881 - 24 May 1950 CCR 1 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of Eliga & Mary Jane “Mollie” (Clapp) Hanks; married 25 Jun 1899
Eddie Ezra Marley 10 Apr 1878 - 8 Oct 1953]
Funeral services for Mrs. Eddie E. Marley, 69, were held Friday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the
Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Marley died Wednesday, May 24. She was born Della B. Hanks,
daughter of Elija and Mary Jane Hanks, on Mar 13, 1881, near Prospect. On Jun 25,
1899, she was united in marriage to Eddie E. Marley. To them eight children were born,
seven of whom survive. She had been a member of the Prospect church for the past 54
years. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Charles Conover of Ponca
City, Okla.; six sons, Raymond and Paul of Ozark, Ruel, Duff and Clell of Kansas City,
and Ralph of Springfield; fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, one sister,
Mrs. Balm Gibson of Sparta; and one brother, P.B. Hanks of Kansas City, Kansas. In
addition to her family, Mrs. Marley reared two children of her brother, Shirley Hanks.
They are Mrs. Blanche Coffee of Springfield and Earl Hanks of St. Louis.
Marley, Duff 1911 - 7 Jul 1963 CCR 11 Jul 1963
[Note; Son of Eddy Ezra & Della Blanche (Hanks) Marley]
Duff W. Marley, about 52, Independence, formerly of Ozark, died in St. Mary's
Hospital, K.C., Mo., Saturday afternoon following a stroke. Surviving are his wife,
Wilma; two sons, Bill, of the home, and Jack, Denver; four brothers, Paul, Rural and
John, all of Kansas City, and Ralph, Ozark; and a sister, Mrs. Elva Vanover, Ponca City,
Okla. Funeral services were Tuesday in the Floral Hills Garden Chapel, with burial in the
Floral Hills Gardens at Raytown.
Marley, Eddy Ezra 10 Apr 1878 - 8 Oct 1953
CCR 8 Oct 1953 p1
E. E. Marley, 75, prominent farmer and stockman, died Thursday evening at 7:30
following a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be at 2:00 Sunday afternoon at the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark.
AND
Marley, Eddy Ezra 10 Apr 1878 - 8 Oct 1953
CCR 15 Oct 1953 p1

Funeral services for Eddie Ezra Marley, 75 a lifelong Christian County resident
and son of a pioneer Christian County family were held last Sunday Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m.
in the chapel at the Chaffin Funeral Home. Services were conducted by Rev. Harold
Hurst and burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Masonic services
were conducted at the grave. Mr. Marley died last Thursday evening at 7:30 at his home
in Ozark where he had resided since his retirement several years ago. For many years, he
was an active farmer and stockman and was prominent in the management of the MFA
stock years at Springfield for several years. He was a member of the Prospect Baptist
church for 57 years and a member of Friend Lodge, A. F. & A. M. at Ozark. He is
survived by six sons, Ralph Marley of Springfield, Raymond Marley of Ozark, and Ruell,
Paul, Duff and Clell Marley, off of Kansas City; one daughter, Mrs. Elva Vanover of
Ponca City, Okla, One son, Roger, preceded him in death. He is also survived by 14
grandchildren, five great grandchildren and six sisters, In addition to their own family,
Mr. and Mrs. Marley also provided a home for a niece, Mrs. Blanche Coffey of
Springfield and a nephew, Earl Hanks of St. Louis.
Marley, Eldon D. 24 May 1894 - 10 Jul 1953
CCR 16 Jul 1953
Eldon Marley, 59, former Ozark resident, died Friday at his home in St. Joseph.
He is survived by his wife, Freda, of the home and his mother, Mrs. Mary Ellen Marley,
Ozark and other relatives. The body was sent to Ozark for graveside services and burial at
9 a.m. Tuesday. The Rev. R. C. Campbell officiated and Campbell of Springfield was in
charge of arrangements
Marley, Helen Marie 8 Feb 1906 - 1 May 1951 CCR 3 May 1951
[Note: Daughter of Eli B. & Jennie (Rainey) Marley]
Helen Marie Marley, 45, for many years the Selmore correspondent of The
Christian County Republican, died of a heart attack Wednesday morning at her home
near Selmore after a lingering illness. She and Her mother, Mrs. Jennie Marley, with
whom she lived, were building a new home in Selmore and would have moved into it
from their farm home within a few weeks. Miss Marley joined the Selmore Baptist
church in 1926 and for 25 years had been active in that church and in county
organizations of the Baptist Church. For the past seven years she has been clerk of the
Christian County Baptist Association and has held office also in the county Women’s
Missionary Union. She is survived by her mother and three brothers, Willie, John, and
Elmer, all of Selmore. Funeral services were to be held today (Thursday) at 2:30 pm in
the Selmore Baptist Church, with the Rev. Gene Lewis and the Rev. Everett Bryant
officiating. Burial was to be in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Marley, Irene (Smith) Smith 19 Feb 1913 - 15 Aug 2001
[Note: married Edward Everett Smith; married John Marley]
Irene Smith Marley passed on to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday,
August 15, 2001 in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born February 19, 1913 in
Ozark, Mo., and was a lifelong resident. Irene was a member of Selmore Baptist Church.
She worked at Riverside Inn, where she was given a personal painting from Howard
Garrison for her loyal employment. She also worked at Blair Pottery and Hagale Garment

Factory where she retired after many years of faithful service. While working all these
years, she was also raising a family and taking care of her husband and invalid mother.
Irene’s two grandchildren and her great-granddaughter were blessed with being helped to
be raised by “Grandma”. She was preceded in death by her husbands Everett Edward
Smith and John Marley; brothers, Dick, Raymond, and Roy Smith; and a sister, Edna
Robinson. Irene is survived by a host of loving family and friends. Her son and daughterin-law, Everett and Linda Smith of Ozark; granddaughter, Marsha Matthews of Ozark;
grandson, Mark Smith and his fiancé Julie Palmer of Springfield; great-granddaughter,
B.J. Matthews of Ozark; great-grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua Smith of Nixa; and Loren
William Smith of Mansfield; special friends, Fay and Leonard Melton of Nixa, and
Arthur Collins of Ozark; and a host of nieces and nephews. Irene loved her family,
friends, and church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 20 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Elmer “Mac” McCully officiating. Burial will be in
Ozark Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
8/17/2001 Springfield News-Leader.
Marley, J. Paul 1910 - 31 Aug 1964
CCR 3 Sep 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Eddy Ezra and Della Blanche (Hanks) Marley; married Helen Publo 1935]
A former Christian County resident, Paul Marley, 54, Kansas City, died early
Monday morning in Kansas City Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of the
home; one son, Tommy, stationed with the U. S. Army in Louisiana; two daughters, Mrs.
Pauletta Overackers, Kansas City and Carol of the home; three grandchildren; two
brothers, Ruell and Clell, Kansas City; and one sister, Mrs. Elva Vanover, Ponca City.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, today, in the Selmore Baptist church under the
direction of D. W. Newcomers Sons of Kansas City with Rev. William T. White
officiating. Burial will be in the Ozark City Cemetery.
Marley, Jack L. 13 May 1934 - 11 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Duff & Wilma (Stockstill) Marley]
OZARK - Services for a former Christian County resident, Jack L. Marley. 42,
Denver, were at 10 a.m. today in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens Funeral Home in Kansas
City. Mr. Marley died Sunday afternoon in Denver after a long illness. He is survived by
one son, Jack of Denver; his mother, Mrs. Wilma Marley, Independence; and a brother,
Bill of Independence.
Marley, John F. 10 Nov 1910 – 24 Aug 1992 NN-E 26 Aug 1992
John F. Marley, 81, Ozark, died Monday, Aug. 24, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born Nov. 10, 1910, near Ozark, and was the son of Eli and
Jenny Rainey Marley. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill and
Elmer; a sister, Helen; and his first wife, Ruby. He joined the Selmore Baptist Church at
an early age, and has served as deacon there since 1946. Survivors include his wife,
Irene; a stepson, Everett Smith, and wife, Linda, Ozark; step-grandchildren, Marsha
Matthews, Ozark, and Mark Smith, Springfield; stepgreat-grandchildren, Brandy Matthews, Ozark, and Jeremy and Joshua Smith, Springfield. Services will be Wednesday,
Aug. 26, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Martin Sifford and the Rev. Robert
Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.

Marley, Mamie L. 15 Mar 1902 - Sep 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p9
[Note: married Raymond Edward Marley 7 Dec 1902 - 22 Mar 1958]
Services for Mrs. Mamie L. Marley, 75, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating, Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Mrs. Marley died at 5 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
She was a longtime Ozark resident and a member of the First Baptist Church. She is
survived by two sons, Robert G. of Parsons, Kan, and Raymond D. of Kansas City; two
daughters, Mrs. Berniece Summers, St. Louis and Mrs. Beverly Jones, Springfield, and
seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Marley, Mamie Ruth (Wilcox) 27 Apr 1913 - 23 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Fionnu (Johnson) Wilcox; married Willie Bun “Bill”
Marley 5 Aug 1908 - 26 Nov 1972]
Mamie Ruth Marley, 80, Nixa, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 1994, in Meadowbrook
Manor, Springfield. She was born April 27, 1913, the daughter of Walter and Fionnu
Johnson Wilcox. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of
Selmore Baptist Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed working on the farm. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Marley; two sisters, Genevie Rainey and
Ruby Marley; and two brothers, Clark and Roy Wilcox. Survivors include three brothers,
Clay Wilcox, Donald Wilcox and Ray Wilcox, all of Nixa; three sisters, Thelma O'Neil,
Nixa, Goldie Shipman and Louise Melton, both of Springfield; nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Elmer McCully officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Marley, Nellie Jane (Simpson) Berkhead 20 Nov 1907 - 10 Jul 1998 CCH-N
Mrs. Nellie Jane Marley, the daughter of James R. & Elizabeth Ann (Mullis)
Simpson was born November 20, 1907. She passed away Friday, July 10, 1998 in
Parklane Medical Center, following an extended illness. Her age was 90 years, 7 months
and 20 days. Nell was born in Fremont, Missouri and was a longtime resident of the
Raytown area. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Reuel N. Marley, one son Wayne Berkhead, five
brothers, Clyde, Leonard, Irvin, Guy and James Simpson; four sisters, Agnes Millsap,
Mildred Foster, Reva Marley and Melba Foster. She is survived by one sister, Edith
Dailey of Independence, MO, three grandchildren. Graveside services Tuesday, July 14,
1998 in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark with Rev. Tom Geer officiating and interment
to follow in Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Wilson, Brim Daniel Funeral
Home, Ash Grove, MO
Marley, Orene (Youngblood) Brown 23 May 1908 - 14 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of C.W. & Mollie (Garton) Youngblood; married 23 May 1926 Max F.
Brown 30 Aug 1902 - 29 Sep 1956; married Ralph Buford Marley 2 Jun 1901 - 24 Jan
1964]
Orene Brown Marley, 85, Sparta, died Thursday, April 15, 1994 in Heritage
Manor, Springfield. She was born May 23, 1908 in Sparta, the daughter of C.W. and
Mollie Garton Youngblood. She lived most of her life in Sparta and attended the

Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Max Brown;
her second husband, Ralph Marley; her parents; brothers and sisters. Survivors include a
son, Myrl Brown, and his wife, Linda, Springfield; a grandson, Curtis Brown,
Springfield; a great-niece, Verelynn Zimmet, Amarillo, Texas; a great-nephew, Merlin
Zimmet, Grand Junction, Colo.; other relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday,
April 16, at Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Kevin Diffee officiating.
Marley, Ralph Buford 2 Jun 1901 - 24 Jan 1964 CCR 30 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Eddie & Della (Hanks) Marley; married Chloe McCoy; married Orene
(Youngblood) Brown 23 May 1908 - 14 Apr 1994 ]
Funeral services for Ralph Buford Marley, 62, Sparta were at 1 p.m. Monday in
the Selmore Baptist church under direction of Adams-Monger. The Rev. William T.
White officiated with burial in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Marley died Friday evening in his
home, He was, for 25 years, a cattle buyer for MFA and was manager of various farm
exchanges during that time. He was a member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge. He is
survived by his wife Orene; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Thompson, St. Louis; a sister, Mrs.
Elva Vanover, Ponca City, Okla; and three brothers, Paul, Ruell and Clell, all of Kansas
City.
Marley, Raymond Edward 7 Dec 1902 - 22 Mar 1958 CCR 27 Mar 1958 p1
Illness Fatal for Raymond E. Marley
Raymond Edward Marley, 55, a well known Ozark drilling contractor, died
Saturday evening at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis where he had been a patient since last
Wednesday. An autopsy revealed that a blood clot caused by a diseased pancreas was the
direct cause of his sudden death. Mr. Marley was a native of the Prospect community
southeast of Ozark and attended high school here. He spent several years in Kansas City
and 14 years ago returned to Ozark and engaged in the hardware business for several
years. At the time of his death, he was a partner in the Marley & Flood Drilling Co.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mamie Marley; two sons, Robert Marley of Blue
Springs, Mo. and Ray Dean Marley of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Bernice
Summers of Houston, Mo. and Mrs. Beverly Schupbach of Ozark; six grandchildren; five
brothers, Ralph Marley of Branson and Ruel, Paul, Duff and Clell Marley, all of Kansas
City and one sister, Mrs. Elva Vanover of Ponca City, Okla. Funeral services were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Harold Hurst
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Active
pallbearers were Gratz Anderson, Leslie Flood, Walter Shelton, Gene Sweet, John Bostic
and W. L. Reed. Honorary pallbearers were Ed Atwood, Jack Eakins, Jack Landes and
Loyal Hanks.
Marley, Reuel N. 15 Jul 1904 - 1 May 1970 CCR 7 May 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Eddy Ezra & Della Blanche (Hanks) Marley; married Nellie J. 20 Nov
1907 - 10 Jul 1998 ]
Funeral services for Reuel N. Marley, 65, former resident of Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating, Burial was in Selmore
cemetery. Mr. Marley died at 4 p.m. Friday in Baptist Memorial Hospital, Kansas City,

following a long illness. He made his home in Kansas City since about 1920. Survivors
include his wife, Nell; one brother, Clell of Kansas City; and one sister, Mrs. Elva
Vanover of Ponca City, Okla.
Marley, Ruby Belle (Wilcox)
25 Aug 1911 - 23 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Mamie Frionnu (Johnson) Wilcox; married John Florence
Marley 10 Nov 1910 - 24 Aug 1992]
Mrs. Ruby B. Marley, 59, of Ozark, died at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. She had lived all her life in Christian County and was a member of
Selmore Baptist church. Surviving are her husband, John F. Marley; five brothers, Clay
Wilcox and Donald Wilcox, Nixa, Roy and Ray, Wilcox, Ontario, Calif and Clark
Wilcox of Pomona, Calif.; and four sisters, Mrs. Mamie Marley, Ozark, Mrs. Thelma
O’Neal, Ontario, Calif,, Mrs. Goldie Shipman, Springfield and Mrs. Louise Melton,
Springfield. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Selmore Baptist Church with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Marley, Willie Bun 5 Aug 1908 - 26 Nov 1972 CCR 30 Nov 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Eli B. & Jennie (Rainey) Marley; married Mamie Ruth Wilcox 27 Apr
1913 - 23 Jan 1994]
Willie B. Marley, 64, of Ozark, died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a 3-week illness. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the Selmore
community. Surviving are his wife, Mamie; and two brothers, John Marley and Elmer
Marley, both of Route 1, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Marlin, Cynthia Jo 8 Oct 1955 - 8 Oct 1955
CCR 13 Oct 1955 p4
Cynthia Jo Marlin, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Marlin of Berryville,
Ark. died Saturday, Oct. 8 in St. John’s Hospital shortly after birth. The infant, in
addition the parents, is survived by a brother, Charles, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Glossip of Spokane; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Marlin of
Route 12, Springfield; the maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ella Glossip of Ponce de
Leon and paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Bertie Dustin of Conway. Graveside services
were held Sunday in Spokane Cemetery with the Rev. Archie Boyd of Berryville
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Marlin, John Siegel
6 Sep 1882 - 26 Nov 1961 CCR 30 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Jesse & Catherine (Logan) Marlin; married Pheba Jane McHaffie]
Funeral services for John S. Marlin, 79, who died at his home in Bruner Sunday,
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McHaffie Church near Rogersville with Douglas
McHaffie officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Kelly-Ferrell
of Rogersville. He is survived by his wife, Pheba Jane; three sons, Arthur of Bruner, Earl
of Visalia, Calif. and Hugh of Arlington, Calif. and Hugh of Arlington, Calif.; two
daughters, Mrs. Maggie Estes of Everton and Mrs. Clara Finney of Chadwick; three
sisters, Mrs. Grace Thune of San Pedro, Calif., Mrs. Lucy Luttrell of Bruner and Mrs.
Hallie Young of Conway; 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Marlin, Pheba Jane (McHaffie) 12 May 1884 - 12 Dec 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: Daughter of Simon & Emily Catherine (Ragsdale) McHaffie; married John Seigle
Marlin 6 Sep 1882 - 26 Nov 1961]
Mrs. Pheba Jane Marlin, 83, of Bruner, died at her home at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday
after a lingering illness, She was a lifelong resident of the area and a member of the
Pentecostal Church in Bruner. She is survived by a son, Arthur, of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Clara Finney, Chadwick and Mrs. Maggie Estes, Everton; 13
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday
in the McHaffie Church. The Rev. Douglas McHaffie will officiate. Burial will be in
McHaffie Church. The Rev. Douglas McHaffie will officiate. Burial will be in McHaffie
Cemetery under direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Marmon, Alta M. (Williams)
1889 - 13 Jan 1968 CCR 18 Jan 1968 p8
Mrs. Alta M. Marmon, 78, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday in Mercy Villa where she
had been a patient since 1962. Mrs. Marmon lived most of her life in Fremont, Mo. and
Dallas, Tex. She is survived by her husband, George F., Jamesville; two sons, Raymond,
Dallas and Howard, Dexter; two daughters, Mrs. Eula Burrows, St. Louis and Mrs.
Dorothy Alexander, Portland, Ore.; a brother, Guy Williams, Winona; a sister, Mrs. Ellen
Dunnigan, Houston; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of Christ, Hickory Grove, with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Marmon, George F. 1891 - 19 Sep 1970 CCR 24 Sep 1970 p8
Funeral services for George F. Marmon, 78, of Silver Lake Ranch in Silver
Ranch, in Stone County, were at 10 a.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with Rev.
Gene Putnam officiating. Mr. Marmot died Saturday at 10:55 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital
following a lengthy illness. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery near Alton. Prior to
his retirement, Mr. Marmot was district sales manager for Colorado Mill and Elevator
Company of Denver. He was a member of the board of directors of Ozark Electric
Cooperative for 21 years. At the time of his death, he was a farm and stockman, and was
a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
Alexander, Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Eula Burrows, St. Louis.; two sons, Raymond
Marmon, Dallas and Raymond Marmon, Dexter; five grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Marquie, James "Jim" O. 1937 - Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006
James "Jim" O. Marquie, age 68, of Ozark, passed away on Friday. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, in Southside Church of Christ, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ‘
Marr, Cecil M. 27 Sep 1902 - 18 Nov 1968 CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: married Alice M. 4 Apr 1907 -5 Sep 1995]
Cecil M. Marr, 66, Bruner, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday in his home of an apparent
heart attack, He had been in failing health for several months. A retired construction
worker, Mr. Marrs had moved to Bruner from Downs, Kan, eight years ago. Surviving

are his wife, Alice; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Shipley, Stockton and Mrs. Glenn
Williams, Downs; three brothers, Stanley, Esbon, Kan., Dallas, Santa Monica, Calif, and
Raymond, state of California; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchilldren,
Arrangements are under direction of Adams.
AND
Marr, Cecil M.
27 Sep 1902 - 18 Nov 1968 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8
Funeral services for Cecil M. Marr, 66, Bruner, were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday,
November 21, in Bruner Baptist Church with the Rev. Charlie Asher officiating. Burial
was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Marr died at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, November 18, in his home of an apparent heart attack.
Marriott, Clell 31 Jul 1911 - 24 Oct 1993 OH 27 Oct 1993
[Note: married 2 Oct 1948 Wilma Hazel Reall]
Clell Marriott, 82, Ozark, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 1993 at Cox Medical Center
South. He was born July 31, 1911 in Green Forest, Ark. He lived most of his life in
Woodlake, Calif. before returning to this area two years ago. He was united in marriage
to Wilma Hazel Reall on Oct. 2, 1948. He owned and operated an auto mechanic
business. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet. Survivors include his wife,
Wilma; three children, James Clell Marriott, Columbia, Doris June McMain, Springfield,
and John Scott Marriott, Visala, Calif.; a stepson, Harold Casey, Ozark; and a sister,
Corene Wilson, Green Forest, Ark.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A
memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Deveritt Butrick officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to
Alzheimer’s Association.
Marrs, Dorothy Elizabeth (Snare) 17 Nov 1906 – 6 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Dorothy Elizabeth Marrs, age 93, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, January 6,
2000 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 17, 1906 in Wyoming,
Illinois, and was one of eight children of Reesy Scott Snare and Elizabeth Newton Snare.
She was married to John McKinley “Mack” Marrs in 1926, who preceded her in death in
1971. She was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Marrs was a
long time resident of Newton County before moving to Ozark Senior Housing in 1984.
She was a postal worker in Fairview and operated the “James R. Davery Motel” for many
years. Mrs. Marrs was an active member of the Fairview Methodist Church before
becoming a member of Ozark United Methodist Church. Survivors include: two daughters and their husbands, Miriam and Jim Turner, Ozark and Marjorie and Clyde Byrd,
Hemet, California; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and a brother, Stanley
Snare, Cherokee, Kansas. Graveside funeral services were 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 9,
in Dice Cemetery in Newton County, Missouri with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Family and friends gathered at the funeral
home on Saturday.
Marrs, John Mack 12 Jan 1898 - Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: married Dorothy]
Funeral services for John Mack Marrs, 73, Fairview, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the United Methodist Church in Fair View. The Rev. Robert Loughheed officiated, and

burial was in Dice Cemetery in Fairview under direction of Freud-Thompson of Neosho.
Mr. Marrs, a lifelong resident of Newton County, died at 3 a.m. Saturday at Ales
Memorial Hospital in Neosho after a three-week illness. Mr. Marrs, a member of the First
Christian Church of Neosho, operated Marrs’ Garage in Fairview. Survivors include his
wife, Dorothy; two daughters. Mrs. Jim Turner of Ozark and Mrs. Clyde Byrd, Jr.,
Oklahoma City, Okla; a sister, Mrs. D. J. Williams, Kansas City; a brother, W. T. Marrs,
Winnemucca, Nev.; and five grandchildren.
Marsh, Jerry Cleo 11 Feb 1928 - 13 Dec 2003 SN-L 15 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Beattie & Nannie (Friar) Marsh; married Reita Ann Allison]
Jerry Cleo Marsh, son of Beattie and Nannie Friar Marsh, was born Feb. 11, 1928,
in Pennsboro, Mo. He died at 12:09 p.m. Dec. 13, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Jerry was united in marriage to Reita Ann Allison and to this union
six children were born: Becky Marsh, Beth Marsh, Nanette and her husband Bobby
Haenig, Sonya Marsh, all of Springfield; Allyson Marsh, Cassville; Lynn and his wife
Tonya, Nixa. Other survivors include four grandchildren, Rachel, Lindsay, Alayna, and
Alyssa; three brothers, B.J. Marsh, Springfield, Frankie Marsh, Miller, and Billy Marsh,
Flagstaff, Ariz.; and a cousin, Ruth Marsh, Springfield. Jerry enjoyed gardening. He had
a green thumb that produced a beautiful array of flowers around his yard every summer.
Jerry took great pride in his children and grandchildren and loved them deeply. He spent
a lot of time with his beloved black Lab, Macy, as well. Graveside services are 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003, in Pennsboro Cemetery, Pennsboro, Mo. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m.
today in Walnut Lawn Funeral Chapel In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the
Humane Society or the Kidney Foundation.
Marsh, Natella Arlene (Bates) 20 Aug 1919 - 13 Sep 2006 SN-L 15 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Nathan & Nellie (Ruttman) Bates; married 1937 Uel E. Marsh 14 Jul
1911 - Oct 1985]
Natella Arlene Marsh, age 87, of Ozark, passed away September 13, 2006, in the
home of her daughter near Ozark, after a short illness. She was born August 20, 1919, to
Nathan and Nellie (Ruttman) Bates in Bartley, Nebraska. Natella was married to Uel E.
Marsh for 48 years until his death in 1985. They moved to Texas County from Colorado
in 1942 and then to the Springfield area in 1956. She was a life-long member of the
Christian Church. Natella worked in the business field all her life -in the registrar's office
at Drury University, the accounting department at Silver Dollar City, and as a bank teller
for several banks in the area. Survivors include: two daughters and their husbands,
Carolyn and Dean Meadows, Ozark, and Kay and Carl Honeycutt, Houston; five
grandchildren and their spouses, Randy Meadows, Cassville; Mardeanna Sproat,
Chesterfield; Lisa Cossins, Bolivar; Ross Brashear, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Roger
Brashear, Scottsdale, Arizona; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and
husband, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bonard Brashear in 1971, and a
great-granddaughter, Emma Grace Brashear in 2005. A funeral service will be held at 2
p.m. Saturday, September 16 in Evans Funeral Home, Houston, Missouri, with Gordon
Souder officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Lawn Cemetery, Houston. Visitation will be
held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations may be
made to the Selmore Christian Church Building Fund or any Hospice organization.

Marshall, Bert O. 27 Sep 1908 - 18 Jun 1976 OH 1 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: Son of James D. & Ellen (Wright) Marshall; married Nancy Hulsey]
Bert O. Marshall, aged 67, of Sparta, Mo. died June 18, 1976, at Cox Medical
Center in Springfield, Mo. He was born Sept. 27, 1908, at Berryville, a son of James D.
and Ellen Wright Marshall. Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Hulsey) Marshall in the
home; two sons, Norman Marshall of Sparta, Mo. and Edwin L. Marshall of San Diego,
Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Wayne Reddick of Ozark, Mo.; a brother, Charley Marshall of
Berryville; two sisters, Mrs. Lois Hale of Berryville and Mrs. Bernice Donaldson of Car
Lane, Mo. and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 22,
at the Nelson Chapel in Berryville, with Rev. Elmer Griever officiating. Interment was in
the Marshall-Wright Cemetery under direction of Nelsons.
Marshall, Dempsey 1900 - Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Dempsey Marshall, 74, Rogersville, were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in West Finley Cemetery east of Rogersville. Mr. Marshall died at 4:26 a.m.
today (SIC) in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a retired
construction worker, a native of Webster County and a member of the Church of God
Holiness of Rogersville. Surviving are his wife, Nora; three sons, Junior James, of
Hammond, Ind., the Rev. Wallace G. Marshall, Cincinnati, Ohio and Jack L. of Joplin;
three daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Bailey, Rogersville, Mrs. Betty Shoemaker, Fordland and
Mrs. Gloria Powell, Berkeley, Ind.; three brothers, Charlie of Scammon, Kan., Everett of
Route 2, Rogersville and Granville of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hanna
and Mrs. Maxine Procter, both of Rogersville and Mrs. Goldie Snyder of Joplin; 10
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
Marshall, Gerald Allen, III 19 Dec 1988 - 26 Mar 2005 SN-L 29 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Gerald Allen & Michelle Linnea (Stephens) Marshall, Jr.]
Gerald Allen Marshall III, of Ozark, Mo., known as G.A. to family and friends,
passed away Saturday morning, March 26, 2005, in a truck accident on T Hwy. in Ozark,
Mo. He was 16 years old, born Dec. 19, 1988, in Grand Island, Neb. He had been a
resident of Ozark, Mo., since 1995. G.A. loved turkey and dear hunting, fishing, working
with his dad rebuilding his Camaro, thanking, hugging, and teasing his mom, and playing
cards with his family. G.A. was a very loving and appreciative son and brother. He leaves
behind his parents, Gerald Allen Marshall, Jr., and Michelle Linnea Marshall; two sisters,
Lindsey Michelle Marshall and Jaclyn Fay Marshall, of the home in Ozark; maternal
grandparents, Guy and Binnie Stephens of Nixa, Mo.; and many aunts, uncles, and
cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gerald Allen Marshall,
Sr., and Freda Faye Marshall; and a cousin, Paul Allen Marshall, Jr. Memorial services
were held March 28, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Victory Baptist Church, Ozark, Mo., with Pastor
Bob Long officiating.
Marshall, Graham Montague 30 Apr 1922 - 22 Feb 2004 SN-L 25 Feb 2004 & SN-L
26 Feb 2004

[Note: Son of Montague Sidney & Mary Bertha (Newton) Marshall; married 1995 Ruth
Harp Zieger]
Graham Montague Marshall, age 81, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Sunday, Feb. 22,
2004. He was born April 30, 1922, in London, England, the son of Montague Sidney and
Mary Bertha (Newton) Marshall. He served five years in the Royal Air Force during
World War II. In England, Mr. Marshall owned a wholesale leather and grindery
business. He met Ruth Harp Zieger on a tour to California and they married in 1995.
Since that time, they have traveled extensively both in America and abroad. Survivors
include his wife, Ruth; two children of London, England, Peter Marshall and his wife,
Rosalyn, and Lynn Coppin and her husband, Adrian; three grandchildren, Richard
Coppin, Sally Coppin and David Coppin; and a stepson, James Zieger, Raleigh, N.C. He
was preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia; a daughter, Leslie Marshall; three sisters;
and his parents. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn
Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
AND
Marshall, Graham Montague 30 Apr 1922 - 22 Feb 2004 CCH-N 25 Feb 2004
Graham Montague Marshall, 81, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2004. He was born
April 30, 1922 in London, England, the son of Montague Sidney and Mary Bertha
(Newton) Marshall. He served five years in the Royal Air Force during World War II. In
England, Marshall owned a wholesale leather and grindery business. He met Ruth Harp
Zieger on a tour to California and they married in 1995. Since that time they have
traveled extensively both in America and abroad. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Patricia; one daughter, Leslie Marshall; three sisters; and his parents. Survivors
include his wife, Ruth; two children, Peter Marshall and wife Rosalyn, and Lynn Coppin
and husband Adrian, all of London; three grandchildren, Richard, Sally and David
Coppin; and one step-son, James Zieger, Raleigh, N.C. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Lee Strawhum officiating.
Burial followed in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. Feb. 27
in the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Marshall, Leroy F., Sr. 25 Sep 1915 - 3 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Frank & Anna M. (Slavek) Marshall; married 14 Apr 1945 Lola A.
Anderson]
Leroy F. Marshall, Sr., 73, of Ozark, died at 4:20 a.m. June 3 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Marshall were held June 6 in the
Griswold-Kays Funeral Home, Eldon. Burial was in Eugene Cemetery, Eugene, Mo. Mr.
Marshall was born in Omaha, Nebraska Sept. 25, 1915, the son of Frank and Anna M.
(Slavek) Marshall. He was married April 14, 1945 to Lola A. Anderson in Omaha, and
was employed by Union Pacific Railroad of Omaha. He was a World War II veteran,
having served with the United States Air Force. Mr. Marshall lived in Forsyth for the last
five years, having moved from Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was a member of Westminster
Presbyterian Church, of the Masonic Lodge St. John's No. 25 of Omaha, and of Harmony
Council No. 27 Order, of the White Shrines. He is survived by his mother, Anna Grath,
Omaha; by his wife, Lola, of the home; a son, Leroy F. "Bob" Marshall, Council Bluffs; a
daughter, Kay Bittle, Eugene; and four grandchildren.

Marshall, Martha Jane (Day)
Sept 1883 - 13 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Mary E. (Chaffin) Day]
Mrs. Martha Jane Marshall, 85, of Rogersville, died at 4:45 p.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield following a short illness. Mrs. Marshall was a lifelong
resident of Rogersville and a member of the Rogersville Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband, Dennis of the home; five step-sons, Riley of Arcadia, Kan., Charley
of Scammon, Dempsey of Rogersville, Everett of Rogersville, and Granville of Las
Vegas, Nev; two daughters, Mrs. Ama Dalton of Rogersville and Mrs. Ida Porter,
Rogersville; three step-daughters, Mrs. Ethel Hanna of Rogerville. Mrs. Goldie Snyder of
Joplin and Mrs. Maxine Procter of Rogersville; one half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Baird of
Ozark; a brother, Charley Day, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two
great great grandchildren; and 29 step-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday in the Rogersville Baptist Church with the Revs. Claude McMullin and Hubert
Galloway officiating. Burial was in the West Finley Cemetery, southwest of Rogersville.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Marshall, Norman C. 24 Jun 1938 - 18 Dec 2003 SN-L 21 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Bert & Hazel Marshall; married 25 Dec 1957 Nora F. Howerton]
Norman C. Marshall, age 65, of Ozark, passed away on Thursday, December 18,
2003. He met his mom at the gates of Heaven. He was born June 24, 1938, in Whittier,
Calif., the son of Bert and Hazel Marshall. On December 25, 1957, he was united in
marriage to Nora F. Howerton. Mr. Marshall was a retired truck driver and loved the
outdoors. He loved life and his family. He also loved helping others in need and was full
of such wonderful laughter. He was a member of Grandview Baptist Church in
Grandview, Ark. Survivors include his wife, Nora; a son, Steve Marshall and wife
Beverly; a daughter, Susan Haralson and husband Shannon, all of Ozark; four
grandchildren, Ryan Mulcahy, Jonathan Rinck, Joe Rinck, and Stephanie Rinck; his
stepmother, Nancy Marshall, Springfield; a stepsister, Deanie Reddick, Billings; a niece,
Kathy Chastain, Chicago, Ill.; a nephew, Eddie Marshall, Los Angeles; and four special
aunts. His parents and a brother, Leon Marshall, preceded him in death. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy
Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south
of Ozark. Visitation will be today from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
AND
Marshall, Norman C. 24 Jun 1938 - 18 Dec 2003 CCH-N 24 Dec 2003
Norman C. Marshall, 65, Ozark, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003. He was born June
24, 1938 in Whittier, Calif., the son of Bert & Hazel Marshall. On Dec. 25, 1957 he was
united in marriage to Nora F. Howerton. Marshall was a retired truck driver and loved the
outdoors. He loved life and his family and he also loved helping others in need and was
full of such wonderful laughter. He was a member of Grandview Baptist Church in
Grandview, Ark. His parents and a brother, Leon Marshall preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Nora; a son, Steve Marshall and wife Beverly; a daughter,
Susan Haralson and husband Shannon, all of Ozark; four grandchildren, Ryan Mulcahy,
Jonathan Rinck, Joe Rinck, and Stephanie Rinck; his step-mother, Nancy Marshall,
Springfield; a step-sister, Deanie Reddick, Billings; a niece, Kathy Chastain, Chicago,

Ill.; a nephew, Eddie Marshall, Los Angeles; and four special aunts. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Dec. 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and
Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Visitation will be held Dec. 21 from 5-7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Marshall, Zelda B. (Royston) 29 Jan 1915 - 12 Jan 1989 OH 19 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Elva Jane Royston; married 10 Oct 1931 Elmer A.
Marshall 28 Aug 1910 - Oct 1969]
Zelda B. Marshall, 73, of Marshfield, formerly of the New Hope community near
Halltown, died in her home Jan. 12. Services for Mrs. Marshall were held Jan. 14 in the
Barber-Edwards Arthur Funeral Chapel, Marshfield, with her son, the Rev. Bill Marshall,
officiating. A second service was held Jan. 14 at the New Hope Baptist Church, near
Halltown. Burial followed in the Rock Prairie Cemetery, Halltown. Mrs. Marshall was
born Jan. 29, 1915, to Thomas and Elva Jane Royston. She married Elmer A. Marshall
Oct. 10, 1931. Mr. Marshall preceded her in death in 1969. She was also preceded in
death by two sisters, Ruby and Helen, and by her parents. Survivors include four
children, Kathy Brown, Marshfield, Marlene Curl, Rogersville, Bob Marshall and Bill
Marshall, both of Columbia; her children's families; two sisters, Reva Lipscomb,
Springfield, and Sue Bennington, Tulsa, Oklahoma; two brothers, Barney Royston,
Scottsdale, Arizona, and Bill Royston, Springfield; 10 grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers are suggested to Hospice of Marshfield
or to the New Hope Baptist Church, Ash Grove; First Baptist Church, Marshfield; or to
the charity of the donor's choice.
Marti, John 1886 - 12 Jul 1951 CCR 19 Jul 1951
John Marti, 65, well-known farmer of Stotts City and brother of Mrs. Minnie Hale
of Ozark, died July 12 in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. He was a
member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
Martin, Alma Rose (Evans) Newton Lassiter 18 Nov 1897 - 22 Jul 1960 CCR 18 Aug
1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Evans]
Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Martin, 62, who died Friday, July 22, at ther home
in Ozark, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark, with Rev.
Sylva Howard officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. She is survived by two sons,
Alvin Newton, state of Oregon and Ray Lassiter, Ozark; and 13 grandchildren.
Martin, Benno Richard 13 Dec 1913 - 20 Dec 1997 CCH-N 24 Dec 1997
Benno Richard Martin, age 84, of Ozark, died Saturday, December 20, 1997, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born Dec. 13, 1913 in Aitkin County, Minn. and
was the son Levi and Regina (Hermann) Martin. He served his country in the U.S. Armed
Forces. Mr. Martin was a retired maintenance worker for motels and residential housing.
Survivors include: A brother, James Martin, Council Bluffs, Iowa; two sisters, Ida
Denny, Onawa, Iowa, and Amanda Kendall, Blencoe, Iowa; a great-niece and caretaker,
Debbie Selvidge and her husband, Keith, Ozark; and Debbie's children, Matthew and

Bryan Selvidge. Private graveside services were Monday, December 22, 1997, in
Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Martin, Beth Ann 3 Jul 1967 - 7 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of John & Louis (Clere) Martin]
Beth Ann Martin, 35, Nixa, died Dec. 7, 2002, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.
Martin was born July 3, 1967, in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of John and Louis (Clere)
Martin. Martin graduated from Evangel College in 1989. Survivors include her parents,
Nixa; a sister, Deborah Edwards and husband Tom, Nixa; a brother John Michael Martin,
Nixa; and uncles and aunts from Ohio and Alabama. Services were held at 2 p.m. Dec.
11, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Gary Hay officiating. Burial was in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to
Evangel College in Springfield.
Martin, Betty Loraine (Haynie) 12 Aug 1925 - 1 Sep 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Herman &Juanita (Fortner) Haynie; married 8 May 1943 James
Alfred Martin]
Betty Loraine Martin, age 77, of Nixa, died Sept. 1, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born Aug. 12, 1925, in Ash Grove, the daughter of
Herman and Juanita (Fortner) Haynie. On May 8,1943, she and James Alfred Martin
were married. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Mike and Robin Martin,
Clever, and Ron and Conni Martin, Norco, Calif., two daughters and their husbands,
Cindy and Bob Emery, Norco, Calif., and Kay and Linn Sutterfield, Orange, Calif.; nine
grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Lisa Tyler and her husband Shaun and their
children, Amber, Courtney, and Tiffany, Michael Emery and his wife Kristie and their
children, Taylor and Brody, Misty Campos and her husband Lee, Sarah Sutterfield, Shane
Martin, Crystal Martin, and James Martin; two brothers and their wives, Ben and Delores
Haynie, las Cruses, N.M., and Bill and Sandra Haynie Cottage Grove, Ore. She was
preceeded in death by her husband in 1996, as well as a brother, Bob Haynie, her mother
and father, and stepmother, Trude Killingsworth. Funeral services will be in Pierce
Brothers Crestlawn Chapel, Riverside, California. Burial will follow in Crestlawn
Memorial Park. Local arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa.
Martin, Carl 29 Mar 1899 - 14 Aug 1972 CCR 24 Aug 1972 p1
[Note: married 9 Mar 1925 Frances Yager; married second Ruby Mae Watson 4 Nov
1907 - 4 Feb 1999]
Carl Martin, 73, of 1019 Bruce, died at 9:55 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. A retired Santa Fe Railway employee, Mr. Martin
was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include his wife Ruby; two daughters,
Mrs. David Allen, Morris, Ky. Mrs. Robert Jacoby, 1110 Bruce; five brothers, Hal, Roy,
Howard and Clyde, all of Santa Fe, N.M.,, Richard, Amarillo, Tex.,; a sister, Mrs. Elmo
Sizils, Amarillo and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Thursday in
Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Brown officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery.

Martin, Chloe Marie (Prunty)
9 Sep 1901 - 21 Sep 1980
Services for Mrs. Chloe Marie Martin, 79, of 1042 W. State, will be a t1 p.m.
Tuesday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with Lonnie Smith officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery. Mrs. Martin died at 2 a.m. Sunday in Springfield Medicenter after a short
illness. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She moved here
in 1977 from Independence. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mae Pearson, 1207 W.
Harrison. Springfield Leader and Press, September 22 1980.
Martin, Cindy Irene (Blevins) 8 Feb 1901 - 9 Dec 2001 CCH-N 26 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of James & Molly (Billingsley) Blevins; married Melvin Martin 11 Apr
1902 - 12 May 1987]
Cindy Irene Martin, age 100, of Marshall, Texas, formerly of Nixa, died Dec. 9,
2001, in Marshall Manor Nursing Home, Marshall, Texas. She was born Feb. 8, 1901, in
Ozark, the daughter of James and Molly (Billingsley) Blevins. Martin was a homemaker
and a charter member of Riverdale Baptist Church. She was married to Melvin Martin
who preceded her in death in 1987. Six brothers and a sister also preceded her in death.
Survivors include: A son, Billie Martin and his wife, Janie, Marshall, Texas; two
grandsons, Ken Martin, Malvern, Ark., and Dane Martin, Salem; four greatgrandchildren, Ashley, Brian, Tamara, and Shalon; three great-great-grandchildren,
Brady, Blake, and Morgan; two brothers, Virgil Blevins, Nixa, and Howard Blevins,
Ozark; a sister, Reba Bishop, Ozark; and three half-brothers, Tommy Blevins, Arkansas,
Cecil Blevins, and Donnie Blevins, both of Nixa. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Dec. 11
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in
Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Martin, Dallas Roosevelt 1901 - 29 Jan 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
Funeral services for Dallas Roosevelt Martin, 57, who died Jan. 29 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist church with
Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in the Flood Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, he
lived most of his life in the Flood community west of Highlandville, and he was a
member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella
Howard Martin of the home six miles west of Highlandville, two sons, Emmit Martin of
Peoria, Ill and Kenneth Martin of Highlandville; three grandchildren; one brother, Ross
Martin of Elmira, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Rothermel of Highlandville; Mrs.
Lyda Gilmore of Lakewood, Calif, and Mrs. Vesta Green of Eugene, Ore.
Martin, Duane Richard 11 Oct 1911 – 27 Jan 1996
Duane Richard Martin, 84, Ozark, formerly of Nixa, passed away at 12:50 a.m.,
Saturday, Jan. 27, 1996 in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home, following a long
illness. Duane was born October 11, 1911 in Festus, Mo., the son of Richard and Ella A.
Cook Martin. He was married to Hazel Marie Baughn on May 14, 1938 in Festus, Mo.
He retired in 1975 as a general foreman after 29 years with McDonald Douglas Aircraft.
After retirement, he enjoyed writing poetry. He is preceded in death by: his parents; and
one sister. Survivors include his wife, Hazel, Nixa; three daughters, Rita Ray and her

husband, Robert, Bunceton, Mo., Linda S. Reid, Dallas, Tx., and Peggy J. Grant, Nixa;
one sister, Nellie Sherwood, Kingsport, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Memorial services will be held at Festus, Mo. at a later date. The body has
been cremated under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Martin, Eddie Franklin
13 Oct 1897 - Sept 1979
Eddie Franklin Martin, 81 of 1046 State died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday in Medicenter
after a long illness. Mr. Martin moving here from Kansas City had been here for two and
one half years. He was a retired employee of Armco Steel Mills. Surviving are his wife,
Chloe Martin, a brother, Finis, Detroit, Mich.; five sisters, Mrs. Rosie Short and Mrs.
Mae Martin, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Velvie Thompson, Independence, Mrs. Elsie Owens,
Kansas City and Mrs. Jewel McCroskey, Raytown. The Springfield Leader and Press,
September 30 1979.
Martin, Elizabeth Ann (Bilyeu) 12 Oct 1933 - 16 Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
[Note: married John L. Martin]
OZARK - Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Martin, 43, of Heath, Tex., formerly of the
Springfield area, died at 4:58 a.m. Saturday in Mesquite, Tex. Memorial Hospital. A
spokesman for Harris Funeral Home here said death has been attributed to natural causes.
Mrs. Martin lived in Kansas City for about 20 years and she also resided in Joplin. She
was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, John L. of Heath; four
daughters, Mrs. Rhonda Lee Leslie, Austin, Tex.,, Mrs. Janice Ann Lybarger, Edgewood,
Tex. and Miss Donna Jean Martin and Miss Rebecca Sue Martin, both of Heath; two
sons, Stephen L. and John L. Martin, II, both of Heath; a sister. Mrs. Kathryn Howard,
Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Walter Bilyeu, state of California and Ronald Bilyeu, San
Jose, Calif and a granddaughter. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
AND
Martin, Elizabeth Ann (Bilyeu) 12 Oct 1933 - 16 Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Martin. 43, Heath, Tex. were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, in the Harris Chapel here with Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Martin died at 4:58 a.m. Saturday in Mesquite, Tex,
Memorial Hospital of natural causes. She was a former resident of the Springfield area.
Martin, Ella May (Flood) 27 Aug 1898 - 15 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of Aron & Martha (Inman) Flood; married Dallas Martin]
Ella May Martin, 89, of Highlandville, died at 3:32 p.m. June 24 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Martin were held Monday in the Pleasant
View Baptist Church, near Highlandville, with the Revs. Bob Russell and H.E. Whitener
officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark. Mrs. Martin was born in Stone County August 27, 1898, to Aron and Martha
(Inman) Flood. A homemaker, she was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church
and had resided in the Flood community, near Highlandville, most of her life: She was
preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Martin, in 1959; by a son, Kermit Martin, in
1981; and by a grandson, Randy Martin, in 1980. Survivors include a son and daughterin-law, Kenneth and Faye Martin, Highlandville; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Martin,

Peoria, Illinois; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and
nephews.
Martin, Elmer 21 Sep 1921 - 2 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p B3
[Note: married Arvilla “Artie“ Simpson]
We wish to express our sincere thanks for all the prayers, flowers and food. Also
all the many kindnesses extended to us during the loss of our husband and Dad. Special
thanks to Rev., Gerald Green for his prayers and help and to Mr. and Mrs. Dean Adams
for being do understanding. God Bless you all. Wife, children and grandchildren of Elmer
Martin.
Martin, Elmer Lee 13 Feb 1947 - 20 Oct 1996 CCH-N 23 Oct 1996
[Note: Son of Elmer & Arvilla “Artie” (Simpson) Martin; married Linda]
Elmer Lee Martin, 49, Springfield, died Sunday, October 20, 1996, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born February 13, 1947 in Ozark, and was
the son of Elmer Wesley Martin and Artie Simpson Martin. Mr. Martin owned and
operated Martin Electric Corporation in Springfield. His father preceded him in death, as
well as a sister, Peggy Morisset, and a brother, Johnny Ray Martin. Survivors include:
seven children, Blaine, Waine, Vanessa, and David Martin, Ozark, Joyce Newell and her
husband, Douglas, Ozark, John Martin, Springfield, and Audrey Martin, Hurley; His
mother, Artie Martin, Ozark; the mother of his children, Linda Martin, Hurley; a brother,
Danny Martin, Sparta; and eight sisters, Wilma Clinton, Bonnie Smith, and Rovinna
Gideon, all of Ozark, Vicki Martin, Kansas, Linda Letterman, Sparta, Veronica Rice,
Ozark, Penny Bowers, Highlandville, and Kristina Hankins, Ozark. Funeral services will
be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Shipman
Cemetery, Sparta.
Martin, Emma Loal (Herndon) 6 Apr 1914 - 7 Nov 1973 OH 15 Nov 1973 p6
[Note: Daughter of John & Bessie Herndon; married 3 Sep 1932 Howard Franklin Martin
30 Jan 1913 - 20 Apr 1982]
Nixa - Mrs. Loal Martin, 59, of Nixa, died last Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital
after a long illness. She was a resident of Nixa most of her life and lived in Springfield
for 15 years. A member of the Riverdale Baptist Church, she is survived by her husband,
Frank; one son, Robert of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Jewell Martin of Nixa and Mrs. Jo
Brown of Bowling Green, Ky.; two brothers, Horace Herndon of Burbank, Calif. and
Halbert Herndon of La Mirada, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were
under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Martin, Eulivia "Pat" (Pertuche) 10 Dec 1910 - 16 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Nancy (Evans) Pertuche; married James Martin]
Eulivia "Pat" Martin, 88, Springfield, MO., died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 16,
1999 in Primrose Place, Springfield. She was born December 10, 1910, the daughter of
Charles and Nancy Evans Pertuche in Cleveland, Oklahoma. Eulivia was a retired
homemaker and was a member of Grant Avenue Baptist Church for over 60 years.
Eulivia was married to James Martin who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in
death were her parents, three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter

Shirley Woomer of Nixa, two sons, Jimmy Martin of Springfield, and Eddie Martin of
Clever. Nine grandchildren 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 3 p.m., May 19 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield under the
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Martin, George Edward 30 Jan 1879 - 24 Mar 1948 CCR 1 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary (Hodge) Martin; married Josie M. Wilhite 18 Dec 1881 - 1
Jul 1952]
George Edward Martin was born January 20, 1879, at Colehill, Ark., and passed
away at his home near Nixa on March 24, 1948. Mr. Martin moved with his parents to
Missouri when he was five years old and spent most of his lifetime in the Nixa
community. He was united in marriage to Josie Wilhite on March 10, 1901 and to this
union were born four children. He was converted early in life into the Congregational
church and remained a devoted member throughout his life. Surviving are his wife, Josie;
three sons, Frank, Leonard and Melvin, all of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Iva Plank or
Springfield; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were
conducted Friday afternoon in the Riverdale church by Rev. Roscoe Harding with burial
in the Jones cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Martin, Gerald 6 Aug 1939 - 17 Aug 1952
CCR 28 Aug 1952 p5
Gerald Martin was born in Stone County, Missouri on August 6, 1939, the son of
Roy and Grace Martin and passed away Sunday evening, August 17, 1952 following a
brief illness. Gerald had lived in the Flood settlement in Stone County all of his life and
attended the Abesville schools. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Martin;
two brothers, Donald Martin of Springfield and Seaman Joe Allen Martin with the U. S.
Navy; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Flood of Highlandville; other
relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held in the Pleasant View Baptist
Church west of Highlandville last Thursday afternoon with Rev. Donald Mabes
officiating. Burial was in the Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever.
Martin, Grace (Flood) 27 Mar 1905 - Sep 1973 OH 6 Sep 1973 p4
[Note: married Roy H. Martin 29 Jun 1899 - Jul 1975]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Martin, 68, of Route 1, Highlandville, were held
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Revs. H. V. Wells and
Harry Wallace officiating. Burial was in the Flood family cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Nixa. She is survived by her husband, Roy; two sons, Donald of Springfield and
Joe of Kansas City; four brothers, Cleo Flood of Springfield, Gilbert and Charley, both of
Highlandville and Dale of Eugene, Ore.; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Moody, Highlandville,
Mrs. Ethel Majors, Santee, Calif., Mrs. Reitha Wright, Clever and Mrs. Flossie Leach,
Lodi, Calif and six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Martin, Hazel M. (Baughn) 31 Dec 1938 - 14 Feb 2007 SN-L 16 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Emma (Kurtz) Baughn; married 14 May 1938 Duane R.
Martin]

Hazel M. Martin, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2007.
She was born December 31, 1920, in Early, Iowa, the daughter of Harry and Emma
(Kurtz) Baughn. On May 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to Duane R. Martin. Mrs.
Martin was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, quilting,
crafting, oil painting, traveling, bowling, and fishing. Survivors include: three daughters,
Peggy Grant, Nixa, Linda Rydberg and husband, James, Marshfield, and Rita Martin,
Nixa; grandchildren, Nathan Grant and wife, Melissa, Springfield, Reavis Kucsik, Nixa,
and five other grandchildren from throughout the country; 14 great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Robert Baughn, St. Charles. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane,
and two brothers, Norvell and Ernest Baughn. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
February 17 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with grandson Nathan Grant officiating.
Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery.
Martin, Jewell M. (Herndon) Clark 20 Jun 1912 - 2 Apr 1997 CCH-N 5 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of John & Bessie (Cole) Herndon; married first ? Clark; married Jan 1961
Leonard Martin]
Jewell M. Martin, 84, Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died Tuesday, April 2, 1997
in James River Care Center, Springfield. Jewell was born June 20, 1912 in Springfield,
Mo., the daughter of John and Bessie Cole Herndon. She was married to Leonard Martin
in January, 1961 in Miami, Ok. She was a homemaker and also worked as a florist. She
was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. Jewell is preceded in death by her husband,
Leonard; her parents; a sister, Loal Martin; a grandson, Ron Clark; a great-grandson, J.D.
Maples; and a great-granddaughter, Kimberly Clark. Survivors include a daughter,
Jeanette Doran, and her husband, Wes, Ozark; two sons and their wives, John and
Vernette Clark, Nixa and Gary and Vivian Clark, Lebanon; a stepson, Jim Martin and his
wife, Angie, San Antonio, Tx.; two brothers, Horace Herndon, Chaney, Ks. and Halbert
Herndon, LaMirada, Ca.; a sister, Jo Brown, Bowling Green, Ky.; 7 grandchildren; and
16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 4, 1997 in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial followed
in the Jones Chastain Cemetery.
Martin, Joanne (Ramsour) 21 Feb 1928 - 25 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Mittie (Hansford) Ramsour; married 14 Mar 1950 Wayne
Martin ]
Joanne Martin, age 74, of Ozark, passed away Monday, February 25, 2002 in her
home. She was born February 21, 1928 in Newtonia, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and
Mittie (Hansford) Ramsour. On March 14, 1950, she married Wayne Martin in
Bentonville, Arkansas. Survivors include: Her husband, Wayne; three children, Ronald
Martin, Houston, Texas, Rick Martin, Ozark, and James Edward, Sparta; six
grandchildren, Jason, Travis, Matt, Flynn, Eden and Alissa; one great-grandchild,
Danielle; three brothers, Gene Ramsour, Reno, Nevada, Fred Ramsour, Castle Rock,
Colorado, and Donald Ramsour, Buena Vista, Colorado; three sisters, Hazel Bigbee,
Wilma Bandy, and Donna Gourley, all of Joplin. Preceding her in death were her parents;
a brother, Glen Ramsour, and an infant daughter. A graveside service, under direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, was held Thursday, February 28 in Ramsour-Nimmo
Cemetery, Ritchey, Missouri.

Martin, John W. “Uncle Johnnie” 7 Dec 1855 - 23 Feb 1948 CCR 26 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of Nathaniel & Susan Martin; married Queen Victoria 28 Apr 1862 - 11 Mar
1932]
John W. Martin, 92, a lifelong resident of Christian and Stone counties, died at his
home six miles south of Highlandville early Monday morning. He was better known as
Uncle Johnnie. He was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Those who
survive him are two children: Mrs. Lissie Maples of the home and Fred Martin of Fort
Wingate, New Mexico. Mrs. Martin was the last of a family of 12 children. Funeral
services were held at 2 o’clock Friday in the Pleasant View Baptist church, conducted by
Rev. R.W. Forbis of Clever, with burial in the Flood cemetery under the direction of
Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Martin, Johnny Ray 18 Jul 1957 - 23 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
[Note: Son of Elmer & Arvilla “Artie“ (Simpson) Martin: married 10 Feb 1979 Myrna
Lynn Thompson]
Services for Johnny Ray Martin, 22, Ozark, were held Saturday in Adams Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Gerald, Ozark, with the Rev. Gerald Green officiating, Burial was in
Shipman Cemetery. Mr. Martin died Aug. 23 when the walls of a ditch where he was
working caved in, suffocating him and a fellow worker. He was employed as a plumber
for Arctic Heating and Cooling and Plumbing Co. of Springfield. The work site was at
the new James Jefferies Elementary School in the 4000 block of South Sherwood Road in
Springfield. The accident occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Among those surviving are his wife
Myra; his mother, Mrs. Arvilla Martin, Sparta; two brothers, Elmer Lee and Danny, both
of Ozark; and nine sisters, Mrs. Wilma Clinton, Mrs. Bonnie Smith, Mrs. Rovina Gideon,
Mrs. Veronica Rice and Mrs. Penny Gideon, all of Ozark, Mrs. Vicki Burks, Las Vegas,
Nev., Mrs. Linda Fay Letterman and Miss Kristina Martin, Sparta and Mrs. Peggy
Morisset, Nixa.
AND
Martin, Johnny Ray 18 Jul 1957 - 23 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 pB7
We would like to express our sincere thanks to everyone for the flowers, food and
all kindness shown during the loss of our dear son, brother and husband. Special thanks
to Rev. Gerald Green and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Adams. May God bless you all.
Mother, Wife, Brothers and Sisters of Johnny Ray Martin.
AND
Martin, Johnny Ray 18 Jul 1957 - 23 Aug 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p1
Ozarker Asks $7.7 Million In Mate’s Death
The widow of an Ozark resident who died last Aug 23 in an excavation cave-in
has filed a suit for $1.1 million from each of the seven defendants. Mrs. Myrna Martin
says the death of Johnny Ray Martin, 22, was due to negligence. Martin and George
Sojka, 51, Springfield died near the James A. Jeffries Elementary when a section of
sewer trench crossing Sherwood Road caved in. The site is near Sherwood Road and
Hwy. M. The suit claims the parties involved didn’t take the proper safety measures on
the site - supporting the walls of the sewer trench or ditch it so it would not collapse, said
Tim Strong, an attorney in the case. Defendants are the Springfield R-12 School District
and its Board of Education members and companies involved in construction of the

school, including Casey and Associates, Inc., Moore and Wolfinbarger Engineers and
Surveyors, Inc., Mathew J. Collins, Bramer Construction CO., Arctic Heating and
Cooling. Co. and Jolley and Sons, Inc.
Martin, Josie May (Wilhite) 18 Dec 1881 - 1 Jul 1952 CCR 10 Jul 1952 p8
Mrs. Josie May Martin, 70, died Tuesday, July 1, at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Earl Plank, in Springfield. Her husband, George E. Martin, preceded here in death.
Survivors are the daughters, Mrs. Plank and three son, Melvin and Frank of Nixa and
Leonard of Ontario, Calif., seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. She was a
member of the Selmore Christian Church. Funeral services were conducted Thursday,
July 3, by the Rev. Roscoe Harding at the Riverdale Church. Burial was in the Jones
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Martin, Kenneth C. 5 Aug 1931 - 16 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of Dallas & Ella (Flood) Martin; married 8 Mar 1955 Faye McEntire]
Kenneth C. Martin, 59, Highlandville, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991,
in home, following a short illness. He was born Aug. 5, 1931, to Dallas and Ella Flood
Martin. On March 8, 1955, he was married to Faye McEntire. They had two sons. He was
a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He was a truck driver and service station
operator. He was preceded in death by his father, Dallas; his mother, Ella; a brother,
Kermit; and a son, Randy. He is survived by his wife, Faye, of the home; a son, Denzil,
and his wife Sherry, Nixa; and two grandchildren, Robin and Matthew, both of Nixa.
Services were Monday in Pleasant View Baptist Church, west of Highlandville, with the
Rev. Spook Whitener officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Martin, Kevin Franklin “Cub” 15 Aug 1960 - 15 May 2004 SN-L 18 May 2004
[Note: Son of Robert & Judith (Wood) Martin; married 9 Jun 1979 Janet Sue Calhoun]
Kevin Franklin (Cub) Martin, 43, Nixa, passed away at 2:54 p.m. Saturday, May
15, 2004. He was born to Robert and Judith (Wood) Martin on Aug. 15, 1960, in
Springfield. "Cub," a lifelong resident of Nixa, graduated in 1978 from Nixa High
School. He married Janet Sue Calhoun on June 9, 1979, and was looking forward to
celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this summer. To this union a daughter, Nicole
Diane, was born on Nov. 7, 1979. Kevin began working as a builder in his hometown. On
April 5, 1985, Kevin and Janet were blessed with a son, Andrew "Drew" Franklin. In
1988, Kevin began the pursuit of his lifelong dream of becoming a coach. He graduated
with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Southwest Missouri State
University in 1993. In May 2003, Kevin received his Masters Degree in Administration,
also from SMSU. Kevin's first coaching position was at the junior high level in Nixa as
an eighth grade basketball coach. He became the Assistant Basketball Coach at Nixa
High School in 1993 and remained in that position until his passing. Kevin was admired
by his family and friends for having the determination to achieve the goal of a college
degree some 15 years after starting to work and raising his family. Cub was highly
respected by fellow coaches, officials and players and will be greatly missed. Kevin was
a member of both the Missouri State Teachers and Missouri Basketball Coaches

Associations. He was also a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. Survivors include his
wife, Janet; a daughter, Nicole Burks and her husband, Dustin, Ozark; a son, Drew; his
parents, Bob and Judith Martin, all of Nixa; a brother, Trevor Martin and his wife, Tisha,
Boise, Idaho; his maternal grandmother, Marcella Wood, Springfield; his paternal
grandmother, Leta Martin, Nixa; his mother-in-law, Ann Calhoun; a brother-in-law, Gary
Calhoun and his wife, Teresa, all of Nixa; a sister-in-law, Connie Peebles and her
husband, Quintin, Reeds Spring; his grandmother-in-law, Virginia Jones, Cape Fair; a
nephew, Garrett Calhoun; three nieces, Sadie Martin, Brianne Calhoun and Marrissa
Peebles; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many, many friends. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in Nixa High School Gym under the direction of
J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery,
Nixa. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today in the funeral home. it was Kevin's request that
the casket be closed. The family strongly request memorial donations be made to The
Kevin Martin Scholarship Fund, c/o Empire Bank, P.O. Box 363, Nixa, MO 65714.
AND
Martin, Kevin Franklin “Cub” 15 Aug 1960 - 15 May 2004 SN-L 19 May 2004
Kevin F. (Cub) Martin, 43, Nixa, passed away at 2:54 p.m. Saturday, May 15,
2004. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, May 19, in Nixa High School under
the direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.
AND
Martin, Kevin Franklin “Cub” 15 Aug 1960 - 15 May 2004 CCH-N 24 May 2004
Kevin Franklin (Cub) Martin, 43, Nixa, passed away at 2:54 p.m. Saturday, May
15, 2004. He was born to Robert and Judith (Wood) Martin on Aug. 15, 1960, in
Springfield. "Cub," a lifelong resident of Nixa, graduated in 1978 from Nixa High
School. He married Janet Sue Calhoun on June 9, 1979, and was looking forward to
celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary this summer. To this union a daughter, Nicole
Diane, was born on Nov. 7, 1979. Kevin began working as a builder in his hometown. On
April 5, 1985, Kevin and Janet were blessed with a son, Andrew "Drew" Franklin. In
1988, Kevin began the pursuit of his lifelong dream of becoming a coach. He graduated
with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Southwest Missouri State
University in 1993. In May 2003, Kevin received his Masters Degree in Administration,
also from SMSU. Kevin's first coaching position was at the junior high level in Nixa as
an eighth grade basketball coach. He became the Assistant Basketball Coach at Nixa
High School in 1993 and remained in that position until his passing. Kevin was admired
by his family and friends for having the determination to achieve the goal of a college
degree some 15 years after starting to work and raising his family. Cub was highly
respected by fellow coaches, officials and players and will be greatly missed. Kevin was
a member of both the Missouri State Teachers and Missouri Basketball Coaches
Associations. He was also a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. Survivors include his
wife, Janet; a daughter, Nicole Burks and her husband, Dustin, Ozark; a son, Drew; his
parents, Bob and Judith Martin, all of Nixa; a brother, Trevor Martin and his wife, Tisha,
Boise, Idaho; his maternal grandmother, Marcella Wood, Springfield; his paternal
grandmother, Leta Martin, Nixa; his mother-in-law, Ann Calhoun; a brother-in-law, Gary
Calhoun and his wife, Teresa, all of Nixa; a sister-in-law, Connie Peebles and her
husband, Quintin, Reeds Spring; his grandmother-in-law, Virginia Jones, Cape Fair; a
nephew, Garrett Calhoun; three nieces, Sadie Martin, Brianne Calhoun and Marrissa

Peebles; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many, many friends. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004, in Nixa High School Gym under the
direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow in Payne
Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today in the funeral home. It was Kevin's
request that the casket be closed. The family strongly request memorial donations be
made to The Kevin Martin Scholarship Fund, c/o Empire Bank, P.O. Box 363, Nixa, MO
65714.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Martin, Leona Belle (Meyers) Suedekum 27 Dec 1885 - 16 Jun 1947 CCR 19 Jun 1947
p4
[Note: Daughter of Joshua & ? (Delks) Meyers; married 1904 Albert E. Suedekum;
married 1937 Bert Martin]
Funeral services for Mrs. Leola Belle Martin, 61, who died Monday at her home
at Billings, were held Wednesday, June 18, at the Spokane church, conducted by Rev.
R.E. Musgrave, with burial in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. She was married in 1904 to Albert E. Suedekum and to this union were
born five children. In 1937 she was married to Bert Martin and in 1941 they came to
Missouri to make their home, locating near Spokane where they lived. [MISSING THE
END?]
Martin, Lester 2 May 1921 - 30 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: married Dorothy L. Ethridge]
Lester Martin, 66, of Nixa, died at 2:27 a.m. Dec. 30 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Martin were held Saturday at Harris Chapel, with
the Revs. Jerry Humble and Denny Batson officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Memorial Cemetery. An Army veteran of World War II and a longtime Nixa resident,
Mr. Martin was a member of the Nixa American Legion and had been employed for 21
years with Campbell 66 before retiring in 1986. His survivors include his wife, Dorothy;
two sons - James and Dan, both of Nixa; two daughters, Darlene Bostic, of Nixa, and
Melinda Alford, of Joplin; seven grandchildren; and two sisters, Lillian Merritt and
Dorothy Pope, both of Nixa.
Martin, Lloyd Earl, S/Sgt. 28 Jun 1924 - 11 Dec 1944 CCR 2 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Louis E. & Dela E. (?) Martin]
S/Sgt. Lloyd E. Martin was born June 28, 1924, and was killed in action Dec. 11,
1944, at the age of 20 years. He was drafted into the Army at the age of 18, and served as
a radio operator in the 15th Air Force. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie
Martin of near Bradleyville; two sisters, Ruth and Doris of the home; and three brothers,
Billy and Fred of Washington and Oregon and Ronald of the home. Funeral services were
conducted Friday, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at Oak Ridge. Bro. Jess Weatherwax officiated with
burial in the Oak Ridge cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Martin, Lucy Emma 1922 - 8 Jun 2006 SN-L 10 Jun 2006
Mrs. Lucy Emma Martin, 83, of Bradleyville, a homemaker, died at 9:25 a.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Funeral
services will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2006, in Bradleyville Church of the Nazarene,

with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Christian County. Visitation will be 4 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, June 11, 2006, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Martin, Mabel B. (Brown) 3 Aug 1890 - 26 Feb 1967
CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married William Earl Martin 31 Jan 1890 - 25 Nov 1966; spelling from
tombstone]
Mrs. Mable B. Martin, 76, a former Chadwick resident, died at 12:15 p.m. Sunday
in Miami County Hospital, Paola, Kan., after several weeks’ illness. Mrs. Martin had
been living with her sister, Mrs. Marvin Thurman, Paola, since the death of her husband,
Earl, Mary. 25. She was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints at Ava. In addition to the sister, Mrs. Martin is survived by a son, Jack
Martin, Portland, Ore.; one brother, J. W. Brown, Grandview; one grandchild and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chadwick Union
Church with Elder Frank Freeman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Martin, Malissie (Wood) 3 Sep 1880 - 16 May 1951 CCR 24 May 1951
[Note: married Sam F. Martin]
Mrs. Malissie Wood Martin died Wednesday, May 16, at her home near
Bradleyville. She was born in eastern Douglas County Sept 3, 1880 and was a member of
the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Sam F. Martin to whom she was
married July 7, 1897; three daughters, Mrs. Essie Vaughan of Bradleyville, Mrs. D. O.
Mitchell of Ozark, and Mrs. Dewey Melton of Springfield; eight grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday at Oak Ridge Church with burial
in the Martin Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Martin, Marvel Ernest 1911 - 24 Mar 1960CCR 7 Apr 1960 p1
[Note: Son of R. C. “Augustus” & Mary Alice (Mills) Martin - probable named for his
grandfather, Marvel Mills]
Funeral services for Marvel Ernest Martin, 48, who died March 23 at his home
north of Spokane, were held Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist church
with Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery under direction
of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include one brothers, Sam Martin of the
home; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Davis of Bell Gardens, Calif; and several nieces and
nephews.
Martin, Mary Alice (Mills) 8 Oct 1869 - 26 Oct 1952 CCR 20 Oct 1952 p15
Mary Alice Mills Martin was born Oct. 8, 1869 and died Oct. 26, 1952 at the age
of 82 years. In 1891, she was united in marriage to Gusta Martin and to this union eight
children were born. Three daughters and one son preceded her in death. At an early age,
she united with the Seventh Day Church of Gad and was a faithful member all her life.
Survivors are three sons, Nattie, Sam and Ernest, all of the home; one daughter, Mrs.
Rosa Davis of Los Angeles, Calif., five grandchildren, five great grandchildren; one
brother, N. C. Mills of Reeds Spring and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held in the Spokane Church Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 28 by Rev. Rose with burial in
the Martin Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.

Martin, Mary Ruth (Merritt) 5 Aug 1930 - 3 Aug 1989 NN-E 10 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Raymond Everett & Rosie Alice (Turner) Merritt; married Don
Martin]
Mary Ruth Martin, 58, of Clever, died Aug. 3 at St. John's Regional Health Center
in Springfield. Memorial services for Mrs. Martin were held Aug. 6 at the Meadors
Funeral Chapel, Republic, with the Revs. Bernie Claxton and Roy Wade officiating. The
body was cremated; private burial is planned at a later date. Mrs. Martin was born Aug. 5,
1930 in Hurley to Raymond Everett and Rosie Alice (Turner) Merritt. Surviving are her
husband, Don; her children, Charles and Mary, of the home, Cindy, Roseland, Louisiana,
Stan and his wife, Carol, Strafford, and Rose and her husband, Gary Wooldridge,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Tracey Martin, Oklahoma City, Kris
Martin, Roseland, Wes Weibel, Oklahoma City, and Jacob Martin, Strafford; a brother,
Junior Merritt, Crane; her sisters, Virginia Metcalf, Crane, Ola May Smithwick, Ponce de
Leon, and Joan Dewitt, Hurley. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be
made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, so that their compassion and caring may he
perpetuated for others.
AND
Martin, Mary Ruth (Merritt)
5 Aug 1930 - 3 Aug 1989
Mary Ruth Martin, 58, of Clever, died Aug. 3 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center in Springfield. Memorial services for Mrs. Martin were held Aug. 6 at the
Meadors Funeral Chapel, Republic, with the Revs. Bernie Claxton and Roy Wade
officiating. The body was cremated; private burial is planned at a later date. Mrs. Martin
was born Aug. 5, 1930, in Hurley to Raymond Everett and Rosie Alice (Turner) Merritt.
Surviving are her husband, Don; her children, Charles and Mary of the home, Cindy,
Roseland, Louisiana, Stan and his wife, Carol, Strafford, and Rosie and her husband,
Gary Wooldridge, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Tracey Martin,
Oklahoma City, Kris Martin, Roseland, Wes Weibel, Oklahoma City and Jacob Martin,
Strafford; a brother, Junior Merritt, Crane; her sisters, Virginia Metcalf, Crane, Ola May
Smithwick, Ponce De Leon , and Joan DeWitt, Hurley. The family requests that in lieu of
flowers, donations be made to Hospice Southwest Missouri so that their compassion and
caring may be perpetuated for others. Note: Probable date 1989. Contributed by the
Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.
Martin, Maude E. (Garbee)
8 Feb 1898 - 30 Aug 1992
Maude E. Martin, 94, Springfield, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was a native of Billings, but lived most of her adult life in
Springfield. She was a retired RN and a member of University Heights Baptist Church.
She is survived by a sister, Ella L. Aton, Springfield; three brothers, Dr. E. E. Garbee,
Springfield, Howard F. Garbee, Knoxville, Tenn., and Jack G. Garbee, Billings; several
nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday in Rose Hill Cemetery, north of Billings, with the Rev. Michael K. Olmsted
officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel. (Springfield News-Leader – 1992)
Martin, Miriam Gayle 25 Jul 1947 - 12 Feb 2006 SN-L 16 Feb 2006

[Note: Daughter of George & Rosemarie (Richardson) Martin]
Miriam Gayle Martin, 58, of Nixa, passed away on Sunday afternoon, February
12, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South following a sudden illness. Gayle was born July
25, 1947, in Santa Claire County, California, the daughter of George and Rosemarie
Martin. She was a longtime resident of Nixa, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Fowler; her
father, George Martin; one sister, Sandra R. Underwood; and one nephew, Douglas
Richardson. She is survived by her mother, Rosemarie (Richardson) Dodd and spouse,
Jim, of Walnut Grove, Mo.; three brothers, George Larry Martin, of California, Darrell
Wm. Richardson and wife, Carla, of Buffalo, Mo., and Charles V. Richardson and wife,
Kimberly, of Fremont, California; one sister, Merry C. Baker, of Walnut Grove; one
great-aunt, Mrs. Georgia Strickland, of Lebanon, Mo.; three nieces; and six nephews. She
will be missed by her family and a host of friends. Memorial services will be held Friday,
February 17, 2006, at 11 a.m. in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with Rev.
Wm. L. Shackelford officiating with inurnment of her earthly remains at a later time.
Martin, Nathaniel L.
12 Mar 1905 - 21 Sep 1954
CCR 23 Sep 1954 p4
Funeral services for Nathaniel L. Martin, 49, who died Tuesday at Haguewood
Hospital in Ozark, following a short illness, were to be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the
Spokane church near his home, with the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark in charge.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Martin of Farmington, N. M.; a sister, Mrs. Rose Davis
of Bellgarden, Calif; and two brothers, Sam Martin and Ernest Martin, both of Spokane.
Martin, Norma (Gann) d 2 Oct. 1997 age 66 CCH-N 4 Oct. 1997
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Lillie (Hall) Gann; married Grady Martin, Sr.]
Norma Gann Martin, 66, Chapel Hill, Tenn., formerly of Ozark, died Oct. 2, 1997
in Baptist Hospital in Nashville. Mrs. Martin was a native of Oldfield, a homemaker and
was a member of the Belle Meade United Methodist Church. She was a daughter of the
late Elmer and Lillie Hall Gann. Survivors are: her husband, Grady Martin, Sr.,
Lewisburg, Tenn.; two daughters, Alisa Martin, Dallas, Tex. and Julie Ezell, Chapel Hill.
Tenn.; three sons, Grady Martin, Jr., Lewisburg. Tenn.; Joseph Martin, Nashville, Tenn.,
and Tal Martin, Lewisburg, Tenn.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Short, Sparta, Mrs. Betty
Lamnalein, Springfield, and Mrs. Pauline Coffer, Ozark; one brother, Bob Gann,
Oldfield; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dean Gann.
Visitation will begin Saturday, Oct. 4, at 12 noon at Lawrence Funeral Home in Chapel
Hill, Tenn. with memorial services to follow at 2 p.m. at Lawrence Funeral Home with
Rev. Tim McGehee officiating. Lawrence Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Tenn. is in charge
of arrangement.
Martin, Robert L. 29 Dec 1931 - 31 Jan 2007 SN-L 4 Feb 2007
Robert L. Martin, 75, of West Plains, died Jan. 31, 2007, at his daughter's home.
He was born Dec. 29, 1931. He is survived by his son, Lee, of West Plains, Mo.; daughter
and son-in-law, Kathy and Ronnie Green, of Billings, Mo.; and son, John, of Newport,
Tenn. Memorial service and family visitation will be at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10, 2007, at the
residence of Ron and Kathy Green: 3225 Wisehill Rd. Billings, MO 65610.

Martin, Ronald Dale 1950 - 12 Feb 1979 OH 15 Feb 1979 p8
Ronald Dale Martin, 28 of Fair Grove, died Feb. 12 in New Orleans. He was a
Vietnam War veteran, a Baptist and a former employee of the Ralston-Purina Mill in
Springfield. A brother, Ronald Martin of Highlandville is among those who survive.
Martin, Roy H. 29 Jun 1899 - Jul 1975 OH 17 Jul 1975 p11
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Roy H. Martin, 76, a lifelong Highlandville
resident, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Pleasant View Baptist Church here with the Rev.
H. E. Whitener officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery west of Highlandville. Mr.
Martin died at 5 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Medi-Center after a long illness.
Martin, Rubin Virgil "Dob" 23 Dec 1921 - 29 Sep 2002 CCH-N 9 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Chiles Holly & Sophia Matilda (Seisser) Martin; married 28 Dec 1946
Donna Jean Myers]
Rubin Virgil "Dob" Martin, 80, Galena, died Sept. 29, 2002, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 23, 1921, near Galena, the son of Chiles
Holly Martin and Sophia Matilda (Seisser) Martin. On Dec. 28, 1946, he and Donna Jean
Myers were married. Mr. Martin was a farmer and had served on the Stone County Fair
Board for many years. Survivors include: His wife, Donna; three children, Veda Clifton
and husband Teddy, Douglas Martin and wife Kay, and Wade Martin and wife Annette,
all of Galena; seven grandchildren, Melissa Swarer and husband James, Riley Martin,
Duane Keithley, and Brenda Martin; and four great-grandchildren, Dani Scaggs, Samuel
Smith, Matilda. Swarer, and Lillian Smith. His parents and a brother, Efton Martin
preceded him in death. Funeral services were Oct. 2 in 65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane,
with Pastor Billy Bob Jones officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial followed in Eisenhour Cemetery.
Martin, Samuel F. “Sam” 25 Apr 1876 - 31 Jan 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: married Mary Melissa]
A lifelong resident of Bradleyville, S.F. “Sam” Martin, 86, died at 6:12 p.m.
Thursday, Jan 31, at Springfield Baptist Hospital. Survivors are three daughters, Essie
Vaughan. Bradleyville, Mrs. Cora Jane Mitchell, Ozark, and Mrs. Sarah Melton, 1447
North West Ave., Springfield eight grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Ridge Church near Bradleyville with Mrs. Adah
Maggard officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Martin, Walter C. 1892 - 27 Nov 1956 CCR 29 Nov 1956 p1
An entanglement with a fence while hunting near his home south of Sparta proved
fatal Tuesday for Walter C. Martin, 64, a writer and resident of the Sparta community for
the past ten years. A hawk had been bothering Martin’s chickens and about noon
Tuesday, he tool a 12 gauge double-barrel shotgun in pursuit of the predator. When he
failed to return for lunch, his wife, Mrs. Ruth Martin started searching for him and found
his body near their home, his feet still entangled in the strands of a fence. Death come
from a wound in the neck and it was obvious that he had fallen and the gun discharged
while trying to cross the fence. County officials were called to the scene and their
decision was that no inquest was necessary. Martin had worked for newspapers and

advertising agencies in earlier years, and of late had been engaged in writing magazine
articles. A graduate of Missouri University, he was a member of Phi Betta Kappa and a
three-time winner of the University’s poetry award. Survivors include his wife, two sons,
Skelly Martin with the armed services in Japan and Ralph, a student at Missouri
University; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Miller of State College, Pa., and Mrs. Ray D.
Shaw of China Lake, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Leonard Douglas of Lamar, Mo. and Mrs.
Paul Alyea of Tulsa and four grandchildren. Interment was Saturday at Lamar.
Martin, William Earl 31 Jan 1890 - 25 Nov 1966
CCR 1 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: married Mabel B. Brown 3 Aug 1890 - 26 Feb 1967]
W. Earl Martin, 76, died at 6:45 p.m. Saturday at his home in Chadwick, Mr.
Martin, who had been in failing health for some time was a retired farmer and had lived
in Chadwick for several years. A member of the Organized Church of Jesus Christ of
Later-Day Saints, he is survived by his wife, Mabel of the home; one son, Jack, of
Portland, Ore; one brother, Omer C. Martin, Lauderdale, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Jessie Lee
Webber, Oakland, Calif.; one grandchild and two great grandchildren.
Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Chadwick Union church with Elder Frank Freeman
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Martindale, J. P. "Jake" 10 Dec 1917 - 12 Apr 2005 SN-L 21 Apr 2005
[Note: married first Alena; married seconD Loretta]
J. P. "Jake" Martindale, 87, December 10, 1917, to April 12, 2005. Mr.
Martindale, a native of Enterprise, Okla., died in his Modesto, Calif., home. Prior to
2001, he lived in Nixa and many years in Wasco, Calif. He is survived by his wife,
Loretta; children, Wayne Martindale of Wheaton, Ill., and Larry Martindale of Birch
Tree; sisters, Lois Moreland of Bakersfield, Calif., and Juanita Ginn of Muskogee, Okla.;
five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first
wife, Alena; four brothers; and five sisters. The funeral will b ea t1 p.m. Saturday, April
23, in the Nixa First Baptist Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, is in charge of arrangements.
Mashburn, Robert Wayne 26 Aug 1942 - 21 Jun 2005 SN-L 23 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Arkie & Loy Winfred Mashburn; married Evelyn Sue Dotson]
Robert Wayne Mashburn, age 62, of Highlandville, passed away in his home,
Tuesday, June 21, 2005. He was born August 26, 1942, in Protem, Mo., the son of Arkie
and Loy Winfred Mashburn. His parents and a sister, Shirley, preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Sue (Dotson) Mashburn; a son, Chris Mashburn and
wife, Lynda, Bridgeton; two grandsons, Nathan and Justin; a sister, Lenore Hobbs, Foley,
Mo.; and a brother, Loy Mashburn, Fayetteville, Ark. A graveside funeral will be at 2
p.m. Friday, June 24, in Protem Cemetery with David Mashburn officiating. Visitation is
from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mason, Barbara (Ball) Ford 21 Aug 1968 - 10 Oct 2005 SN-L 14 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Wanda (Hagler) Ball; married ? Ford; married 28 Aug 2005
Kentry Mason]

Barbara (Ball) Ford Mason, 37, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2005, in her
home, after a courageous battle with RSDS. She was born August 21, 1968, in Aurora,
Mo. She was a member of Mt. Olive Methodist Church in Billings. She was a graduate of
the OTC School of Nursing as an LPN. She was working toward her RN license through
the SBU/St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield. She was previously employed at the
Aurora Nursing Center. On August 28, 2005, she married Kentry Mason. She was
preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, George and Nora Ball. She is survived by
her husband, Kentry, and his daughter, Haylie of Marionville; four children of the home,
Marshall Davidson, Caleb Norris, Brett and Brenna Ford, all of Marionville; parents,
Wanda and Larry DeLozier of Springfield, Tom and Brenda Ball of Springfield; brother,
Mike Ball and his fiancee, Elizabeth Gray of Springfield; stepbrother, Chris DeLozier of
Sarasota, Fla.; step- sister, Sherri DeLozier and her fiance, Milo Carter of Ozark;
stepbrother, Todd Melton and wife, Alberta of San Diego, Calif.; stepbrother, Brandon
Melton and wife, Tracey of Marionville; stepsister, Tammy Bagsby and husband, Rob of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa; maternal grand- parents, Donald and Maye Hagler of Springfield;
mother-in-law, Louise Holden and husband, Jeff of Kimberling City; father-in-law, Jerry
Mason of Exeter; brother-in-law, Rick Mason of Exeter; and many aunts, uncles, cousins
and friends. Visitation is today, October 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home,
Marionville. Services will be held Saturday, October 15 at 10 a.m. in Wiliams Funeral
Home. Burial will follow at the Marionville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Williams Funeral Home.
Mason, Jesse Leo 18 Apr 1905 - 21 Sep 1967
CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
Funeral services for Jesse Leo Mason, 62, a native of Taney County and resident
of Joplin several years, were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev.
Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery. Mr. Mason died at 10:45 p.m.
Thursday in the state sanitarium, at Mt. Vernon where he had been a patient only five
hours. Surviving are his father, Archie of Nixa; four brothers, Ernest, Mt. Vernon, Glen,
Nixa, Vern, Long Beach, Calif. and Gerald, Rogersville and two sisters, Mrs. F. Ella
Linebaugh of Nixa and Mrs. Wilma Raper, Brookline.
Mason, Martha Meade (Funderburk) 1897 - 13 Aug 1971 CCR 19 Aug 1971 p2
Mrs. Martha Meade Mason, 74, of Republic, was dead on arrival at 5:30 a.m.
Friday at Springfield Baptist Hospital after an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Mason, a
Billings resident for many years, is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Betty Langley of
Billings, Mrs. Goldie Davis of Tishomingo, Okla. and Mrs. Jean Jones of Republic; three
sons, Roy Mason of Tulsa, James Mason of Macedon, New York and Cecil Mason of
Siloam Springs, Ark.; a brother, John Funderburk, of Tulsa, and a sister, Mrs. Mary
Smith of Tulsa. Funeral services were at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel in Clever
with burial in the Wright Cemetery south of Clever.
Mason, Norene L. (White) 1 Jan 1918 - 29 Jun 2001 CCH-N 4 Jul 2001
Norene L. (White) Mason passed away June 29, 2001, at 7:50 a.m. Norene was
born Jan. 1, 1918, in Stone County, Mo., the daughter of Jess and Famy White. She was
wed to her husband, Glen, on Dec. 5, 1945, and followed him throughout his military

career and then to their farm in Nixa where they spent most of their 56 years together.
She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church of Highlandville, Mo. Norene
was a hard worker, devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in
death by both her parents and one sister, Jewel Holland. She is survived by her husband
Glenn; a daughter Judith Rantz and her husband Herman, Springfield; a sister Inez Sims
and husband Huey, Highlandville; three granddaughters, Sharron Gritzo, Patty Kaegel
and husband Jeff, Melissa Herman and husband Stewart, all of Springfield; seven greatgrandchildren, Richard Gritzo, Jedidiah Gritzo, Joshua Gritzo, Brittney Kaegel, Lewie
Kaegel, Christopher Herman and Micheala Herman; two great-great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews; and many friends. Norene will be deeply missed by an abundance of
friends, family and neighbors. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial followed in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. Visitation was Monday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Massengale, Michael Dee 12 Dec 1960 – 23 May 1997 CCH-N 28 May 1997
Michael Dee Massengale, 36, Nixa, died Friday, May 23, 1997, resulting from a
homicide. He was born December 12, 1960, in Dimmitt, Texas, and was the son of E.J.
and Wanda (Jeffcoat) Massengale. Michael was employed as a cook for Smitty's
Restaurant in Nixa. He was a kind, caring friend to all he came in contact with, and was
always willing to help anyone in need. Preceding him in death were his parents and two
brothers, Wayne and Timmy Massengale. Survivors include: a daughter, Shonnette
Massengale; seven brothers and sisters, Bob Massengale, Nixa, Cathy Anderson, Nixa,
Steve Massengale, Bakersfield, California, Darlene Jackson, Nixa, Cindy Doran,
Highlandville, Tommy Massengale, Odessa, Texas, and Becky Godrey, Billings; nieces
and nephews. A graveside funeral service will be at 4 p.m. today, May 28, in Ava City
Cemetery with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Visitation was Tuesday, May 17 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa Rev. Don Taber closed in prayer.
Massey, Gordon J. 4 Jul 1898 - 7 Nov 1956
[Note: married Harriet E. Howard 22 Jul 1903 - 18 Dec 1990]
Gordon J. Massey, 58, died at his home at Ozark yesterday afternoon after several
years of illness. Mr. Massey was a graduate of Billings High School and attended
Missouri University Law School. He was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1924. After
being admitted to the bar he practiced for a short time in Billings. He was elected to the
Missouri State Legislature and served as a representative for Christian County in 19251926. He later taught school at Nixa until 1930 when he was elected prosecuting attorney.
Mr. Massey served as prosecutor for Christian County until 1940. Since 1940 Mr.
Massey has practiced law in Lamar and Ozark when his health would permit. He is
survived by his wife, Harriett; one son, Steven of the home; one brother, Yvon C. of
Warrensburg. A memorial fund has been established and will be used for medical
research. The family requests that no flowers be sent but that the contributions be made to
Miss Ethel Wilson at the Christian County Courthouse. Funeral serviced will be held
Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery in Billings.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of March 8, 1956 in the margin. [Note - actual date of death was November 7, 1956 &
obit appeared in Springfield newspaper November 8, 1956]
AND
Massey, Gordon J. 4 Jul 1898 - 7 Nov 1956
CCR 8 Nov 1956 p1
Gordon J. Massey, 58, well known Ozark attorney and former member of the
Missouri State Legislature died about 4:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at his home
following an illness of several years. A native of the Billings community and a graduate
of the Billings high school, Massey attended the Missouri University School of Law and
was admitted to the Missouri Bar in 1924. In 1924, he was elected to the Missouri State
Legislature and was Christian County’s representative in the General Assembly in 192526. He then taught school at Nixa and in 1930 was elected prosecuting attorney of
Christian County. He later filled out a term for his brother-in-law, Andrew Howard, when
Mr. Howard entered the armed services during World War II. Other than a few years at
Lamar during the mid-1930’s, Mr. Massey engaged in an active law practice at Ozark
until he was beset by illness about five years ago. He had been able to practice only
intermittently since becoming ill. He served Ozark as mayor and city attorney and was
active in community and civic affairs. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Harriet Massey;
one son, Steven of the home and one brother, Yvon C. Massey of Warrensburg, Mo.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon in Rose Hill Cemetery near
Billings under direction of Chaffin
-------Gordon Massey was a man as big in soul and spirit in stature. Through his
aggressive interest in the principles in which he believed, he played a significant role in
Ozark and Christian County community for many years. In retrospect, it seems that the
writer and Gordon were invariably on opposite sides in the community’s little
controversial issues. After they were decided, one way or the other, we always set down
together and talked it over without even a shade of bitterness or invective. In fact, many
of these discussions were enjoyed while fishing together on one of the Ozarks streams
Gordon loved so well. This writer said on numerous occasions during Gordon’s lifetime and we sadly repeat it here “He’s the most honest man I’ve ever known.” A memorial
fund has been established and will be used for medical research. This is more than fitting
in view of Gordon’s baffling and untimely ailment. The family requests that no flowers
be sent, but that contributions to this fund be made to Miss Ethel Wilson at the
courthouse.
Massey, Harriet E. (Howard) 22 Jul 1903 - 18 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Addie (Manlove) Howard; married Gordon J.
Massey 4 Jul 1898 - 7 Nov 1956]
Harriet Howard Massey, 87, Ozark, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 1990 in Mercy Villa
Nursing Home in Springfield, following a long illness. Massey, a longtime resident of
Ozark, was born in Billings, July 22, 1903, the daughter of Addie Manlove and Andrew
Jackson Howard. She graduated from Drury College in 1926, and earned a master's
degree in education from Drury in 1962. Harriet Howard and Gordon J. Massey were
married Aug. 16, 1929 and had one son. Harriet Massey was active in civic and church
affairs in Ozark throughout her life, and was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church.

Before marriage and following the death of her husband, she taught high school
mathematics and English at Lamar, Hollister and Sparta, and at Wasatch Academy in
Wasatch, Utah. She was the offspring of early Christian County settlers.. She is survived
by her son, Stephen Massey, Livermore, Calif.; her brother, Andrew Howard, Billings;
and a niece, Genevieve Stamminger, St. Louis. A memorial service will be held in early
January. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Cremation and services are under
direction of Adams Funeral. Home, Ozark.
Massey, Jonah C. “Joe”
16 Sept 1915 - 30 Dec 1989 OH 4 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Fred & Myrtle Massey; married Lydia]
CLEVER -- Jonah C. Massey, 74, Clever, died at 11:24 p.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, after a long illness. He was a retired construction worker
with heavy equipment, and was a member of the Baptist Faith, the Masonic Lodge in
Faith Horn, Minn., Scottish Rite, and the shrine of Anchorage, Alaska. He is survived by
his wife, Lydia; a daughter, Phyllis Denny, Vernal, Minn.; a brother, Vester Massey,
Bell Garden, Calif.; two sisters, Lola Fredricks, West Covina, Calif., and Nellie Hodges,
Springfield; four granddaughters, 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Meadows Chapel, Clever, with the Rev
James Lee officiating. Masonic Rites will be conducted by Republic Lodge No. 579.
Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Muscular
Dystrophy Association.
Funeral Card: JONAH C. MASSY, Sept. 16, 1915 Dec. 30, 1989. SERVICES
HELD: Meadows Chapel - Clever, MO. January 2, 1990, at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Rev. James Lee. ESCORTS: Republic Masonic Lodge #579.
HONORARY: Josh Pope, Charlie Little. MUSIC : Nadine Gold, Joe Nelson.
MASONIC RITES: Republic Masonic Lodge #579. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Wise
Hill Cemetery, MEADOWS FUNERAL HOMES, Clever, MO.
Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Massey, Maude E (Phillips) 31 Jul 1874 - 29 Apr 1951 CCR 3 May 1951
[Note: Daughter of Thomas E. & Sarah (Collins) Phillips; married 13 Jun 1895 Jesse L.
Massey]
Mrs. Maude E. Massey, daughter of T. E. and Sarah Collins Phillips, was born
July 31, 1874 at Gibson City, IL, and died April 29, 1951 in the Goss Nursing Home in
Springfield at the age of 76. She was a longtime resident of the Billings community. She
was married to Jesse L. Massey at Galena June 13, 1895 and to this union four sons were
born. One son, Boyd, died in infancy and Bryan died in the service of his country in
1918. Her husband preceded her in death about seven years ago. Survivors include two
sons, Gordon J. Massey of Ozark and Y. C. Massey of Warrensburg; two brothers, B. E.
Phillips of Rolff, OK, and H.M. Phillips of Yellville, AR; and three grandchildren. Mrs.
Massey united with the Methodist church at an early age and was active in church work
all of her life. She took an active interest in all programs where she could benefit the
young people of her neighborhood. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star
Royal Neighbors, and of the W.P.F.A. Mrs. Massey taught more than 52 years in the
rural schools of Taney, Stone, Christian, Greene, and Lawrence counties. Her first term
was at Protem in Taney county. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the

Billings Methodist church with the Rev. D.S. Frazier and the Rev. H. E. Hunter
officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Billings.
Masteller, Jim “Tiny” 1929 - 21 Jun 2004 SN-L 22 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Emory Leonard & Artie Mae (Stiffler )Masteller; married Ida]
Jim (Tiny) Masteller, 74, of Springfield, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Monday, June
21, 2004, in his home. He was born near St. Joseph, Missouri, and moved to Nixa at an
early age, where he attended Nixa High School and excelled in basketball and other
interests. He later served as military police in St. Louis during the Korean War. He
worked for Kraft Foods for more than 30 years. After retirement, he opened a pawn shop
with family members in Marshfield. Jim is survived by his wife, Ida, of the home; a son,
Tom Masteller, of Marshfield, Missouri; a daughter, Sandy Freeman and husband J.C.;
two grandsons, Kelly Woods and Kevin Woods and his wife Arabella; three greatgrandchildren, Elizabeth, Keegan and Maggie Woods; and a sister, Helen Sellars, all of
Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, in
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery. Visitation is
7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 22, 2004.
Masters, Herbert W. “Butch” 1946 - 24 Apr 1974 OH 19 Sep 1974 p1
Caption on photo: This shallow grave held the body of Herbert “Butch” Masters. Masters
had been missing since April
Murdered in Greene County
Body Found in Christian
The decomposing body of Herbert W. “Butch” Masters was recovered from a
shallow grave one mile south of the old Ozark city dump. Masters, age 27, of Route 10,
Springfield, had been missing since April 24. An unnamed informant led Christian
County Sheriff Joe Mayberry and officers from Springfield to the gravesite in the early
morning hours of September 11. Masters body was found in a shallow grave at the spot.
It was determined that he had been shot both in the back of the head with a 28 cal. pistol
and in the stomach with a shotgun. Charged with first degree murder in the case id Daniel
Lee Faught, 28, of 3331 S. Lone Pine, Springfield. Faught is being held on $100,000
bond. Also, John G. Coker, 24 and Ronnie D. Ingram, 24, were charged with accessory
after the fact to first-degree murder. Bond of $2,500 has been set for both.
Masters, J.B.
d 25 Feb 1930
J.B. Masters passed away at his home east of Ozark Feb. 25, at 1:30 a.m. His
body was brought to the Ozark Undertaking Co. and prepared for removal to Gravity,
Iowa, where funeral services will be held Feb. 27th. (Christian County Republican – 27
February 1930) Contributed by Bill Goss.
Masters, James Edgar 1919 - Jul 2004 SN-L 14 Jul 2004
James Edgar Masters, age 85, of Nixa, passed away on Monday. Funeral services
will be in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, on Friday, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home
AND

Masters, James Edgar 6 Jan 1919 - 12 Jul 2004 CCH-N 21 Jul 2004
James Edgar Masters, 85, Nixa, died Monday, July 12, 2004 in Christian Health
Care of Nixa. He was born January 6, 1919 in Gretna Nebraska, the son of Fred and
Lillie Pearl (Woods) Masters. On October 7, 1938 he and Nella Wolfmeier were united in
marriage. Mr. Masters operated large road equipment, and owned a trucking company.
He enjoyed being a greeter at Wal-Mart and his garden. He was a member of Calvary
Bible Church. Survivors include: Two daughters and their husbands, Leila and Allen
Clawson, Nixa, and Linda and George Stanton, Lake Ozark; six grandchildren, Patrick
Clawson and his wife Lori, Amber Clawson Mueller and her husband Kevin, Amy
Stanton Carson and her husband Geoff, Holly Stanton Nimmo and her husband Matt,
Emily Stanton Carter and her husband Ben, and Jonathan Stanton; and twelve greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nella in 2001; his parents; three
siblings; and a great-grandchild.
Masters, Nella Mary (Wolfmeier) 20 Feb 1920 - 18 Nov 2001 CCH-N 28 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of William Jacob and Edna Mae (Paul) Wolfmeier; married 7 Oct 1938
James Edgar Masters]
Nella Mary Masters, 81, of Nixa, died Nov. 18, 2001, at Christian Health Center,
Nixa. She was born Feb. 20, 1920, in Fulton, the daughter of William Jacob and Edna
Mae (Paul) Wolfmeier. On Oct. 7, 1938, she and James Edgar Masters were married and
lived in Nebraska for 23 years before returning to her home state of Missouri. Though she
did bookkeeping, Nella's greatest joys and accomplishments were being a homemaker
and mother and being born again in 1974 while attending Grace Bible Church, Columbia.
She joined Calvary Bible Church after moving to Nixa in 1998. Survivors include: Her
husband, Edgar Masters, presently residing at Christian Health Care, Nixa; two daughters
and their husbands, Leila and Allen Clawson, Nixa, and Linda and George Stanton, Lake
Ozark; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. She was
preceded in death by her parents and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services were
Nov. 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
followed in Hopedale Cemetery.
Masterson, Dora E. (Sooter) 20 Oct 1887 - 29 Nov 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of Milton & Nancy Jane (Rhodes) Sooter; married Harry Amsterson]
Dora E. Masterson, 101, of Fordland, died Nov, 29 at Hillhaven Convalescent
Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Masterson were held Dec. 1 in
the Fordland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Howard Cowan officiating. Burial
followed in Mount Olive Cemetery, under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville. Born Oct. 20, 1887 in Webster County to Milton Sooter and Nancy Jane
Rhodes, she was married to Harry Masterson. Mrs. Masterson had been a member of the
Mount Olive Church until it closed; she then moved her membership to the Fordland
United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, in 1972.
Mrs. Masterson's survivors include a son, Halbert Eugene Masterson, Nixa; a daughter
Bonell Clouse, Rogersville; eight grandchildren-, 14 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren.
Mathews, Athalie G. 14 Mar 1921 - 27 Jun 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988

Athalie G. Mathews, 67, of Chino Valley, Arizona, formerly of Clever, died June
27 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Prescott, Arizona. Services for Mrs.
Mathews were held July 1 in the Victorian Chapel, Hampton Funeral Home, Prescott.
Mrs. Mathews was a retired schoolteacher.
Mathews, Charles L. 22 Mar 1902 - 30 Sep 1974 OH 10 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Isaac L. & Mary C. (Proctor) Mathews; married 24 Dec 1924 Hallie Mae
Phillips 6 Mar 1908 - 2 Sep 1979]
ROGERSVILLE - Graveside services for Charley Mathews, 72, a native of the
Rogersville area, were at 2 p.m. Saturday, in the Spring Hill Cemetery south of here.
Burial was under direction of Marsh Funeral Home here. Mr. Mathews died Tuesday in
Bellflower, Calif. after an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Hallie; two
sons, Rex of Fullerton, Calif. and Carl of Bellflower, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Lela
Kemp, Norwalk, Calif.. and Mrs. Mary Ann Hagner, Anaheim, Calif.; two brothers, Jim
and Vernie, both of Bellflower, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Ruthie Todd, Fresno, Calif.,
Mrs. Sarah Kissee, Compton, Calif. and Mrs. Clara Phillips, Lakewood, Calif. and nine
grandchildren.
Mathews, Helen Beatrice (Galbraith) 18 Jul 1925 - 4 Jan 1997 CCH-N 8 Jan 1997
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Mildred Galbraith; married John W. Mathews 25 Jan 1923 4 May 1967]
Helen Beatrice Mathews, 71, a retired teacher, counselor and mother died
Saturday, January 4. She was at home with her family at the time. Helen was born on July
18, 1925, in Colorado, the daughter of Clyde and Mildred Galbraith. She spent her early
years in the Hugo, Colorado area and was united in marriage to John Mathews, who
preceded her in death in 1967. Helen received her teaching degree from SMSU in 1960
and later earned a master's degree in remedial reading as well as a counseling degree
from SMSU. She was a teacher and counselor in the Nixa school system for 34 years. A
favorite teacher of young children for more than a generation of families in the Nixa area,
the community recognized her devotion to the young future of Nixa by naming the new
elementary school, Helen B. Mathews Elementary. In 1996, Helen was also selected the
elementary counselor of the year by the Southwest Missouri School Counselor
Association and 1996 Play Therapy Award for outstanding implementation of play
therapy in the school setting by the Missouri Association for Play Therapy. Helen was a
member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield. Her greatest loves were her family
and her school. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Mildred Galbraith; a
brother, Jerry and her husband, John. She is survived by six children: three sons, Larry,
Roger and his wife, Vicky, all of Nixa and Tim and his wife, Cathy, Springfield; three
daughters and their husbands, Karen and Randy Lantz, Prairie Village, Kansas, Susan and
Don York, Nixa, and Bobbie and Mike Rauch, Billings; 14 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren; also four sisters, Evelyn Hartzell, Littleton, CO, Marge Coates, Apache
Junction, AZ, Jackie Galbraith and Linda Beede, Loveland, CO and one brother, Melvin
Galbraith, Denver, CO. Services were held at Ridgecrest Baptist Church on Tuesday,
January 7 with Reverends Hosea Bilyeu and Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial followed
at Payne Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. She
will be missed so very much as a kind and loving mother, grandmother and friend, not

only by her own family but by the family she encompassed with her work and life. For so
many, the young children and the not so young, she was always there to listen and
comfort. A memorial has been established for the Nixa Elementary Library.
Contributions may be made to the Library Memorial Fund at Mathews Elementary.
Mathews, John W. 25 Jan 1923 - 4 May 1967
CCR 11 May 1967 p1
[Note: married Helen Beatrice Galbraith 18 Jul 1925 - 4 Jan 1997]
John W. Mathews, 44, recently named chief of police at Nixa, died at 1:20 a.m.
Thursday, May 4, at his home there after an apparent heart attack. Funeral services were
at 3 p.m. Sunday in Calvary Baptist church at Nixa with the Rev. Don Davis and the Rev.
James Kimball officiating, Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa. Mr. Mathews, a resident of Christian county since 1956, was elected police chief
here April 4. He had also lived in Clever and Ozark. A veteran of World War II and
member of Cavalry Baptist Church, Mr. Mathews is survived by his wife, Helen; three
sons, Timothy, Larry and Roger, all of the home; and three daughters, Mrs. Barbara
Stine, Springfield and Susan and Karen, both of the home. Also surviving are six sisters,
Mrs. Helen Bailey, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Elma Davis, Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. Jean
Pinkerton, Gardner, Kan., Mrs. Margaret Fontes, Fayetteville, N. A. and Mrs. Lela Cross
and Mrs. Dorothy Logan,. both of Denver, Colo.; and one grandchild.
Mathews, Nancy 1952 - Mar 2005 SN-L 28 Mar 2005
Services for Nancy Mathews, age 52, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30,
2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time.
Mathias, William H. 1882 - 24 Nov 1960 CCR 1 Dec 1960 p1
Services for William H. Mathias, 78, of Billings who died at 6 a.m. Thursday at
St. John’s Hospital were at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel in
Springfield with the Rev. Clarence Young officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mr. Mathias has been a resident of Springfield until ten years ago when he
moved to Billings. A member of the Brotherhood of Firemen and Locomotive Engineers,
he retired from the Frisco about eight years ago after some 35 years of service. He was a
member of the Billings Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Iva; a son, William G.
of Republic; a daughter, Mrs. Mae Towery of McCune, Kan.; three grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
Mathis, Patsy Ann 23 Aug 1943 - 1 Jun 2000 CCH-N 7 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of James R. & Urcel (Pickett) Mathis]
Patsy Ann Mathis, 56, Nixa, Mo., passed away Thursday evening, June 1, 2000 in
her home. Patsy was born Monday, August 23, 1943, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, the
beloved daughter of James R. and Urcel (Pickett) Mathis. She was a bookkeeper with
Mathis Auto-Salvage Company. Patsy was preceded in death by her brother, James, and
is survived by her parents; James and Urcel Mathis; Nixa, Mo., and her sister; Barbara,
and her husband, Joseph Dolis of Marshfield, Mo. No services were held. Cremation was
under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, Mo.

Matney, Judy Kaye (Bentley)
3 May 1944 - 26 Jun 2001
Judy Kaye Matney, 57, Clever, died at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in her
home. She was born May 3, 1944, in Kansas City, Kan., to Ralph and Helen (Pippin)
Bentley. Judy was a member of Clever Assembly of God Church. She had been a Girl
Scout leader for several years and over the past years has cared for many children in the
Clever area. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. She is survived
by her husband of 40 years, Ival; a son and his wife, Larry and Sandra Matney, Clever;
two daughters, Donna Howerton and husband Scott, Aurora, and Lynda Matney, of the
home; five brothers, James Yoss, Germany, Joe Yoss, Kansas City, Mo., Jay Yoss,
Urbana; Jerry Bentley, Bessie, Okla., and Jesse Bentley, Kansas City; two sisters,
Jacqueline Simon, Wichita, Kan., and Jennifer Hotaling, Simi Valley, Calif.; five
grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 29,
2001, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with the Revs. Gary Phipps and Bruce Baker
officiating. Burial will be in Smart Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clever
School System.
Matthews, Gentry Edwin "Bud" 25 Mar 1925 - 16 Feb 2005 SN-L 20 Feb 2005
Gentry Edwin "Bud" Matthews, 79, Nixa, Mo., died Wednesday, February 16,
2005, in Cox South Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was born in Chaffee, Mo.,
on March 25, 1925, and was a U.S. Naval Veteran of World War II and the Korean War.
Mr. Matthews retired as an agent of the Frisco Railroad in 1981. He is survived by his
wife, Lillian Matthews; two sons, Edwin and Mark; his daughter, Helena Beth (Crosby);
three grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, and Melissa Matthews; five sisters, Loraine
Halter, Cape Girardeau, Mo., Christine Unnerstall, Mt. Ida, Ark., Virginia Phillips,
Marley, Mo., Edith Lansmon, Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Gloria Laub, Chaffee, Mo.; one
stepson, John Jones and his family. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday,
February 22, 2005, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St.
Burial with full military honors will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be
held from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, February 21, 2005, in the funeral home.
Matthews, Gladys Irene (Rowden) Barnes 16 Dec 1921 - 15 May 1989 NN-E 25 May
1989
[Note: Daughter of James Hobart & Essie Louise (Stokes) Rowden; married 13 Jul 1939
Gladys Irene Matthews, 67 Strafford; died May 15. following; long illness.
Services for Mrs. Matthews were held May 19 at the Greenlawn Funeral Home North
with Pastor Jack Blansit officiating. Burial was in Bass Chapel Cemetery. A Strafford
area resident for 46 years, Mrs. Matthews was born Dec. 16, 1921, in Marshfield to
James Hobart Rowden and Essie Louise (Stokes) Rowden. She was married to Harold
Barnes July 13, 1939. To this marriage were born four children. Mr. Barnes preceded her
in death. She married Paul Matthews Oct 20, 1945. To this marriage was born one
daughter. Mr. Matthews also preceded her in death. Surviving are sons Ivan Barnes
Springfield, Ted Barnes Rogersville; daughters Jane Sachs Ashland, Merna Elledge,
Independence, and Vonda Bain, Buffalo; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; her
mother, Essie Rowden; and six brothers and five sisters, Glenn, Jarvis, Russell, Shirl, Rex

and Herbert Rowden, and Eunice Choate, Eula Mac Burney, Geraldine Price, Shirley
Harlan and Blanche Davis.
Matthews, Georgia Ethel (McCullah) 24 Nov 1899 - 27 Jan 1997 CCH-N 1 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of William H. & Ida (Preston) McCullah; married Jasper Matthews]
Georgia Ethel Matthews, 97, Ozark, died Monday, January 27, 1997, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born November 24, 1899, in Garrard
County, Kentucky, and was the daughter of William H. and Ida (Preston) McCullah. She
moved to Ozark in 1970 and had been a resident of Century Pines for several, years. Mrs.
Matthews was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper; two young children, Ira and
Jessie Matthews; and her daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Tommie Van Hoozer, of
Ozark. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ozark. The
funeral service was Wednesday, January 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Jimmy Young officiating. A graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 1,
in Scots Fork Cemetery, Garrard County, Kentucky.
Matthews, James A. 27 Oct 1928 - 28 May 2005 SN-L 30 May 2005
[Note: Son of Jack & Elsie (Sullivan) Matthews]
Mr. James A. Matthews, 76, Republic, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Saturday, May
28, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, with his family at his side. He was born
October 27, 1928, in Sikeston, Mo., to Jack and Elsie (Sullivan) Matthews. Mr. Matthews
had been in sales with B.F. Goodrich Tire Company and later owned and operated
Matthews Real Estate in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He has lived in the Republic area the past
eight years, where he was a member of the First Christian Church. He was preceded in
death by his parents and four siblings, Reese Matthews, Joe Matthews, Jack Matthews,
and Irene Hunt. He is survived by a daughter, Judy Moomau, Republic; three sons and
their wives, Jeffrey and DeeLyn Matthews, Sterling, Colo., Charles "Chuck" and Dodee
Matthews, Clever, and Steve and Linda Matthews, Jacksonville, Ill.; eight grandchildren,
Curt Copeland, Morgan Matthews, GinnyLee Matthews, Colby Matthews, Marnie
Matthews, Jacob Matthews, Jordan Matthews, and Jillian Matthews; a great
granddaughter, Olivia Copeland; three brothers, Lyman Matthews, California, John
Matthews, Sikeston, Mo., and Larry Matthews, Dexter, Mo.; and other relatives and
friends. He will be fondly remembered by his friends in Billings. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in Republic First Christian Church, with Rev. Dr.
Thomas Minton officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Burial will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be
made to the Republic First Christian Church.
Matthews, Joseph L. 11 Mar 1893 - 25 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: married Pearl]
Joseph L. Matthews, 95, of Taneyville, died at 3:50 a.m. Monday in the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center after a long illness. Services for Mr. Matthews will be held
today (Thursday) in the White River Association Building near Taneyville, with the Rev.
Earl Blansit officiating. Masonic graveside services will be in Dickens Cemetery. Burial
will be under the direction of Kissee Mortuary, Forsyth. Mr. Matthews was the Taney

County assessor from 1936-1952, and president of the Bank of Taney County from 19581963, serving on the Board of Directors from 1958-1973. He was a member of the
Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star, both of Forsyth. His survivors include his wife,
Pearl, of the Ozark Nursing and Care Center; two sons, Roy and Newton, both of
Taneyville; a daughter, Neva Smith, Taneyville; a sister, Mabel Stacy Bellingham,
Washington; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild.
Matthews, Maudie Marie "Toots" (Samuels) 1918 - 19 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of Major M. & Minnie B. Samuels]
Marie "Toots" Matthews, 70, of Springfield, died at 1:11 a.m. Jan. 19 at Cox
Medical Center North after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Matthews were held Jan. 21
at the Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home, with Dennis Smith officiating. Burial was in White
Chapel Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Mrs. Matthews was a member of the
Kansas Expressway Church of Christ. Survivors include her son, Daniel Wayne
Matthews of Stillwater, Oklahoma; two daughters, Iola Marie Hooper, Athens, Texas,
and Cynthia Gann, Springfield; a sister, Nina Latterner, Springfield; two brothers, Elmer
and Oliver Samuels, both of Rogersville; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews. Memorials are suggested to the Fair Haven Children's
Home.
Matthews, Melissa Kay 1967 - 10 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
Melissa Kay Matthews, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tim Matthews,
Nixa, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday in her home. The Matthews live in Meadows Trailer Park.
Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother, Eric, of the home; her paternal
grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. Faust Matthews, Springfield; and her maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Woods, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in First
Christian Church of Walnut Grove with the Rev. Harry Vickery officiating. Burial was in
East Lawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Doyle L. Daniel of Walnut Grove.
Matthews, Minnie C. 1879 - 15 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
Mrs. Minnie C. Matthews, 90, former resident of Ozark, died at 8:30 p.m. Friday
in a Springfield rest home following a long illness. Mrs. Matthews was a member of the
First Christian Church of Ozark. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Kemp of
East Prairie, Mrs. Aileen Lozar of Waterloo, Iowa, and Mrs. Thelma Stratton of
Springfield, seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11
a.m. Monday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating,
Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery.
Matthews, Robert "R.E." Jr. 9 Mar 1916 - 4 Nov 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001
Robert Estes "R.E." Matthews, Jr. of Ozark died in Amarillo, TX, Sunday,
November 4, 2001, at the age of 85. He was born in Miami, Texas on March 9, 1916. He
wed Leucille Florence Hardy on March 12, 1938, in Wheeler, Texas. R.E. and Leucille
farmed in the Texas panhandle for many years. They moved from Dalhart, Texas to
Ozark in 1969 where Mr. Matthews worked for Joe Warren Welding until retirement. Mr.
and Mrs. Matthews did wood and soft good crafts for many years during retirement. Mr.
Matthews loved to go fishing and camping with his family. He was a member of Briar

Street Baptist Church, Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Leucille; five sons, E.W
Matthews and wife Joan of Central Point, Oregon, Roy Matthews and wife Karen of
Ozark; Erwyn Matthews of Damascus, Maryland, Roland Matthews and wife Marion of
Ozark; and E.R. Matthews and wife Kay of Ozark; two daughters, Mittie Bias and
husband Eddie of Amarillo, Texas, and Joy Woody and husband Ken of Amarillo, Texas;
twenty grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Augusta Brown of
Pampa, Texas. Mr. Matthews was preceded in death by four brothers and four
grandchildren. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. tomorrow, November 8, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Matthews, Samuel Arthur 1916 - 15 Nov 1968 CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
Funeral services for Samuel Arthur Matthews, 52, a former resident of the
Oldfield community, were held Monday in the First Baptist Church at Arnett, Okla., with
interment in DeBolt Cemetery at Arnett. Mr. Matthews died last Friday at Arnett,
following a lengthy illness.
Matthews, Troy Leonard 24 Sep 1927 - 7 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: married Patsy]
Troy Leonard Matthews, 61, of Willard, died Sept. 7 in his home after a lengthy
illness. Services were held Sept. 9 in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove, with John
Wheeler officiating. Interment was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Matthews was born in
Springfield and was a long time resident of the Springfield, Ash Grove and Willard areas.
He was employed as a quality control technician with the Zenith Corporation for 22
years. He was a member of Willard Church of Christ and an Army Veteran of World War
II, He and his wife were privileged to share 40 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife,
Patsy; a son, Albert M: Matthews, Nixa; three daughters, Ginger Kay White, Willard,
Cheryl Marie Byrd, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, and Mary Ruth Young, Springfield; a sister,
Joyce Matthews, Ash Grove; two brothers, Donald Matthews, Morrisville, and Kenneth
Matthews, Ozark; and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Matthews, Vivian R. 21 Jan 1925 - 27 Dec 2003 SN-L 29 Dec 2003
Vivian R. Matthews, age 82, of Sparta, formerly of Lebanon, a homemaker, died
Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in James River Care Center, Springfield. Services are 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel, Lebanon,
with burial in Graceland Cemetery, Conway. Friends may call at their convenience in the
funeral home.
Matthis, Richard A. 5 Feb 1930 - 12 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
Richard A. Matthis died at 8:50 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. Mr. Matthis was a retired mechanic. No services are planned for
Richard A. Matthis. The body will be cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home.
Mauk, Anna Maybel 1901 - 5 Mar 1968 CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8

Mrs. Anna Maybel Mauk, 66, of Rogersville, died at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a sudden illness. A longtime resident of Canton, Ohio,
Mrs. Mauk had been a resident of Rogersville the past three years. She was a member of
the Christian Science Church, Canton, Ohio, and of the mother church in Boston, Mass.
She also held membership in Bethel Chapter 281 of the Eastern Star in Rogersville.
Memberships in Canton included the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Washington Shrine 16;
Amaranth, Inc., Emerald Court 33; and the Ladies Auxiliary, Brotherhood of Railroad
Trainmen. Surviving are her husband, Ernest J.; and three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Sexton, and
Mrs. Wilma Clinkscales, both of Rogersville, and Mrs.. Real Felton, Springfield. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. in the Marsh Chapel in Rogersville with Reader Ferris Carter
officiating. Eastern Star services will follow, and burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.
Mauk, Claris Eugene 18 Jul 1920 - 7 Jun 2002 CCH-N 19 Jun 2002
[Note: Son of William Edward & Fannie Belle (Cole) Mauk; married 26 May 1951
Katherine Ann Press]
Claris Eugene Mauk, 81, Sparta, passed away June 7, 2002, in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born July 18, 1920, in Berwyn, Neb., the son of William Edward
and Fannie Belle (Cole) Mauk. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World
War II. On May 26, 1951, he and Katherine Ann Press were married. Mauk worked in
construction, operating heavy equipment. Survivors include his wife of 51 years,
Katherine; four daughters, Rachel M. Hale, Oak Forest, Ill., Gail Cotton and husband,
Gary, Bolivar, Linda Pippen and husband, Greg, and Della Crosby and husband, Carl, all
of Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; step-grandchildren; stepgreat-grandchildren; and two sisters, Frances Sleeper and Arlene Lamb, both of Ozark.
His parents and a brother, Clyde Mauk, preceded him in death. Funeral services were
June 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Mauk, Fannie B. 5 Sep 1900 - 5 Mar 1974 OH 13 Mar 1974 p2
[Note: married William Edward Mauk 19 Mar 1887 - 21 Jun 1978]
Mrs. Fannie Mauk, 73, died last Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield
where she had been a patient for 18 days. Survivors include her husband, William E.; a
son, Claris of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Frances Sleeper of Fort Meyers, Fla. and Mrs.
Arlene ___; a sister, {ink blot on paper] Wyo. and ____ Henry, Neb.; and 11
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction
of Harris of Ozark.
Maus, William F. "Bill" 21 Jan 1915 - 27 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Frederick & Myrtle Maus; married 3 Apr 1942 Ella Mae Sullivan]
William F. "Bill" Maus, 73, of Ozark, died Friday evening, Jan. 27 at Springfield
Community Hospital after a long illness. Services for Mr. Maus were held Jan. 31 in the
Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Mike Walters officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Maus was born March 21, 1915 in Shell City to Frederick and
Myrtle Maus. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Maus was united in
marriage to Ella Mae Sullivan April 3, 1942. She preceded him in death in 1985.
Survivors include two daughters, Martha Ann Robertson, Fritch, Texas, and Elizabeth
Kay McGinnis, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Argie Powell, Tammy Williams, Linda

Melton, Shane and Lane McGinnis, and Jenny and Allen Robertson; and one greatgrandchild, Kristin Melton.
Maxfield, Emma Dell (Lancaster) 1 Aug 1926 - 22 Dec 1997 CCH-N 31 Dec 1997
Emma Dell Maxfield, 71, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 4:00 a.m.
Monday December 22, 1997 in Manor Care Health Services, Springfield. Emma was
born August 1, 1926 in Noel, the daughter of Jessie and Emma (Frye) Lancaster. She was
married to Dwight E. Maxfield, March 4, 1944 in Bentonville, Ark. She was of the
Baptist Faith. She was very artistic, enjoying painting and crafts. She is preceded in death
by her parents, a daughter Jeanne Kay Maxfield, a sister Elizabeth Bass, three brothers
Bob, Jessie, and Bill Lancaster. Survivors include: a daughter, Judy Clark and her
husband, Morrie, Ozark, two sons, Stephen Maxfield and wife, Laura, Brookline, Roger
Maxfield, and wife Brenda, Benton, Az., two sisters, Margaret Warnick, and Lois Gayler,
a brother, Hurbert Lancaster, all of Calif., four grandchildren, Melanie Maxfield, Joliet,
Ill., Kristine Clark and Jeff Clark both of Baltimore, Md., and Michael Machino, Benton,
Az. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Private burial will be at a later date.
Maxwell, Anna Francis (Brown) 6 Feb 1916 - 15 Jul 2000 CCH-N 19 Jul 2000
[Note: Daughter of Monroe & Martha (Crow) Brown; married 2 Feb 1943 Huel
Maxwell]
Anna Francis (Brown) Maxwell was born February 6, 1916 in Tilly, Arkansas to
Monroe and Martha (Crow) Brown. She passed from this life July 15, 2000 in her home
at Union City at the age of 84 years, 5 months and 9 days. She married Huel Maxwell
February 2, 1943 and lived in Arkansas for several years before moving to Union City,
Missouri, the winter of 1952. Five children were born to this union. She was an active
member of the Assembly of God Church; Union City. She was also a member of the
Hurley Quilting Club and the Union City Friendship Club. She was active in politics and
se served as supervising judge for the local polling sites. Anna wrote the Union City
News for the Crane Chronicle for twenty-plus years. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Huel, in 1977; a son, Sammy Maxwell, in 1961; a grandson, Joey,
and a sister, Lola Vick. She is survived by four children and their spouses, Sharlene and
Eldon Logan of Moberly, MO, Clella Harrison, RT. 1, Billings, Yvonne and Cecil
Etheridge, RT. 1, Billings and Rick Maxwell of Cameron, MO; 10 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Dorothy Warren, Tilly, Arkansas and Elsie Newman and
her husband, J.T. of Lampe; 2 brothers and their wives, Garland and Edith Brown of
Tilly, Arkansas and Arlee and Thelma Brown of Billings, and a host of other relatives
and friends. Anna touched hundreds of lives with her love and belief in God and will be
sadly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 18,
2000 at the Assembly of God Church in Union City, with Reverends Bruce Baker and
Bill Stephens officiating. Burial was at Wright Cemetery under the direction of Meadors
Funeral Homes, Clever.
Maxwell, Hazel Eva 29 Jan 1894 – 29 Sep 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
Hazel Eva Maxwell, Nixa, born Jan. 29, 1894, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 1991 at the
age of 97 in Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She is survived by nieces and

nephews Marguerite Adams, Republic, Elizabeth Ely, Springfield, Kay Maness,
Centertown, Jerry Maxwell, Centertown, Jim Maxwell, state of Kansas, Joe Maxwell,
state of Massachusetts, and Ada Jan Cass, state of Kansas. Maxwell was born in Republic
and lived there most of her life. She graduated from School of the Ozarks in 1916. She
joined the Hood Methodist Church of Republic in 1921 and was a member at the time of
her death. For more than 50 years she had been a member of Eastern Star, Chapter No.
370. During her working years she was employed as a teller in banks in Springfield,
Hollister and Republic. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. at
Lindsey Cemetery in Republic under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Maxwell, Peggy L. (Glossip) 1939 - 6 Jan 2007 SN-L 8 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Curtis & Zoe Glossip]
Peggy L. (Glossip) Maxwell, age 67, went to be with the Lord on January 6, 2007.
She was born in Ponce de Leon, Missouri, to Curtis and Zoe Glossip. She was a graduate
of Galena High School. Peggy loved people and the Lord. She devoted her life to the
ministry and helping others. She was a friend to all. She was a loving mother to daughter
Tonya Anderson and husband, David, of Sevierville, Tenn., and son Jeff Maxwell and
wife, Stella, of Joplin, Missouri. She also helped raise her nephew, Shawn Glossip, of
Springfield. Peggy was the beloved grandmother of Ashley and Leslie Anderson, of
Sevierville, Tenn., and Jeff and Lindsey Maxwell of Joplin. She is also survived by
brothers, Danny Glossip and wife, Elaine, of Crane, Missouri, and Garry Glossip and
wife, Penny, of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister,
Debbie Glossip. Visitation will be held at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Missouri, on
Tuesday, January 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A funeral service will be on Wednesday,
January 10, at 1 p.m. in the funeral home. A private burial will follow.
May, Anna Marie (Henderson) 17 Feb 1937 - 23 Sep 2000 CCH-N 27 Sep 2000
Anna Marie May, 63, of Ozark, passed away September 23, 2000 in St, John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Anna was born February 17, 1937 in Glendive,
Montana to Charles and Barbara Kilsimer Henderson. She is preceded in death by her
parents, and a sister, Delores Wilson. She is survived by her children; three sons, Joseph
Lee May and his wife Cornelia, of Ozark, and Jeffery Lee May and his wife Patti, of Van
Nuys, Ca., and Michael Lee May and his wife Melanie, of Palm Springs, Ca.; and a
daughter, Mary Ann and her husband Victor Herrera, of Lancaster, Ca. Seven
grandchildren; Sarah Nicole May, Kevin Marcell May, of Ozark, Allison Leigh May,
Amber Leigh May of Palm Springs, Ca., Jennifer Marie May, Victor Rolando Herrera,
Chuck Ceasar Herrera, of Lancaster, Ca.; a brother, Charles Henderson and his wife
Martha, of Venice, Ca.; a sister, Rose Fillingame and her husband Harold of Cerritos,
Ca.; a brother, Robert Henderson and his wife Cheryl, of Culver City, Ca.; a sister,
Marlene Wiley, of Santa Monica, Ca. Anna was a member of St. Bridgette Catholic
Church in Van Nuys, Ca. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September
22, 200 in Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Darrell Hinds officiating with
burial in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial donations may be made
to the American Cancer Society.
Mayberry, Betty Lee (Lesher) 13 Feb 1924 - 29 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000

[Note: Daughter of Charles Earl & Myrtle Nora (Cameron) Lesher; married 9 Aug 1941
Grancel Joseph Mayberry 5 Jun 1921 - 17 Jan 1997]
Betty Lee Mayberry, 76, Mt. Vernon, went to be with her Savior at 1:10 a.m.,
Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Mayberry was
born, February 13, 1924 in Ft. Scott, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Earl and Myrtle
Nora (Cameron) Lesher. She loved church and made the decision to follow Jesus in
baptism when she was nine years old. Betty met and fell in love with Granvel Joseph
Mayberry and became his wife August 9, 1941 in Mt. Vernon, MO. Joe preceded her in
death on January 17, 1997. Betty's greatest joy was her children, as was shown by her
loving care of her family. Betty was good in memorizing verse and participating in
drama, theatre, music, and dance. Betty continued in her love for God and all those
around her, she was always filled with joy and song. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband Joe, twin daughter Carol Lee and Nancy Louise, a brother, Quentin
Earl Lesher, two sisters, Bernice Bernhardt and Marie Rogers; and her granddaughter
Wendy Lynn Ebersole. She is survived by three daughters, Maryann M. Davis, Branson,
Linda Joe Macke, Springfield, Kathy Lynn Ebersole, Ozark; a son Joel Alan Mayberry,
Mt. Vernon; two sons-in-law, George "Andy" Davis and Wayne Ebersole; seven
grandchildren, Michael A. Davis, Andra Lyn Mills, Becky S. Karr, Bonnie Henderson,
Beth Beursken, Bevis E. Hayes, and David W. Ebersole; 23 great-grandchildren; many
nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April l,
2000, at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Mayberry Cemetery in
Highlandville, MO. Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2000 at the
funeral home.
Mayberry, Edith M. 1882 - 14 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: married Jordan A. Mayberry 28 Sep 1878 - ?]
Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Mayberry and son have returned to their home in Ozark
from Hattiesburg, MS, where they spent the past two weeks helping to care for Rolland’s
mother, Mrs. A. J. Mayberry. Mrs. Mayberry died Aug. 14 in the Methodist Hospital in
Hattiesburg. Funeral services were held Aug. 16 in the Zion Hill Baptist church of which
she was a member, with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Mayberry was a native of
Missouri having been born in Wright County. She and her husband and daughter moved
to Mississippi in 1933. She is survived by the husband, A. J. Mayberry of Hattiesburg;
one daughter Ruby Foster, also of Hattiesburg; one son, Rolland of Ozark; four
grandsons; three sisters, Mrs. Warren Robinson, Orla, MO, Mrs. Lee Cunningham,
Temple City, CA, Mrs. D. W. King of Norwalk, CA; who was with her during the last
few days of her illness. Mrs. Mayberry was an active member of the Baptist church,
spending many years teaching in the Sunday School, serving as president of the W.M.U.
and for the past several years as chairman of the stewardship committee of the Lebanon
Association of Churches in Mississippi.
Mayberry, Glen Herbert 9 Jan 1919 - 8 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Herbert & Caroline “Carrie” E. (Bilyeu) Newberry; married Arlene]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Glen Herbert Mayberry, 55, Route 1,
Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Arthur Page
officiating. Burial was in Mayberry Cemetery near Highlandville. Mr. Mayberry died

Wednesday night in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He is survived
by his wife. Arlene; three sons, Jim of Springfield and Larry and Terry, both of Verona,
eight daughters. Mrs. Judy Henderson and Mrs. Debbie Allcock, both of Monett, Miss
Janice Mayberry, Verona, Miss Alice Mayberry, Azusa, Calif, and Kathleen, Jacqueline,
Alicia and Glenda, all of the home; and five grandchildren. Other survivors include his
mother, Mrs. Carrie Smith, Seymour; three brothers, Christian County Sheriff, Joe
Mayberry, Ozark, Bud of West Plains and Robert of Elkhead and two sisters, Mrs.
Gladys Schnake, Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Grace Calloway, Denver, Colo.
AND
Mayberry, Glen Herbert 9 Jan 1919 - 8 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1975 p9
To friends and relatives we extend our sincere thanks and appreciating for the
beautiful cards, flowers, prayers, food and thoughtfulness in the death of our loved one,
Glen Mayberry.
Mrs. Glen Mayberry & Family. Mrs. Carrie Smith. Mr. & Mrs. Joe Mayberry &
Family. Mr. and Mrs. Mae Schnake & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Calloway & Family. Mr.
& Mrs. Bud Newberry & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Mayberry & Family.
Mayberry, Granvil Joseph 5 Jun 1921 - 17 Jan 1997 CCH-N 22 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Herbert & Carrie (Bilyeu) Mayberry; married 9 Aug 1941 Betty Lee
Lesher 13 Feb 1924 - 29 Mar 2000]
Joe Mayberry, 75, Mt. Vernon, died at 8:15 p.m., January 17, 1997, in his home
with his loving wife, Betty, at his side. He was the son of Herbert and Carrie Bilyeu
Mayberry, born June 5, 1921, in Christian County, Mo. Joe was united in marriage to
Betty Lesher on August 9, 1941. To this marriage, six children were born and four
survive. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Gladys Schnake; brother, Glen
Mayberry; and infant twin daughters, Nancy Louise and Carol Lea. Joe achieved many
accomplishments during his lifetime. The most important of all was serving his Lord
through the way he lived his life and cared for his family. He was an ordained deacon and
a member of the First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon. He worked many years as a dairy
farmer and heavy equipment operator. He served Christian County as Sheriff from 19721976; served Lawrence County as Presiding Judge of the County Court in the 1980's; and
also owned his own real estate company in Mt. Vernon. Joe will be dearly missed by his
many loved ones and friends. Pain had wracked his body and suffering had been great,
but peace and rest now abide. He was a true husband and loving father. A precious one
from us has gone; a voice we loved is still; a place is vacant in our home which can never
be filled. Thank you dear Lord for giving Joe to us. We know he is safe with you now.
Joe is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty; three daughters, Maryann Davis and her
husband, Andy, Branson; Linda Joe Macke, Dayton, Ohio; Kathy Ebersole and her
husband, Wayne, Ozark; a son, Joel, Mt. Vernon; three grandsons, David Ebersole and
Bevis Hayes, Nixa; Michael Davis, Lexington, Kentucky; five granddaughters: Wendy
Ebersole, Eugene, Oregon; Andra Mills, Randolph, Vermont; Becky Johnson and Beth
Beursken, Rolla; Bonnie Henderson, Fairborn, Ohio; 16 great-grandchildren; two
brothers: Bud Mayberry, Pomona; Bob Mayberry, State of Missouri; a sister, Grace
Callaway, Denver, Colorado area; several nieces and nephews and an abundance of
friends. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 20, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in the Mayberry

Cemetery, Highlandville. Visitation was held on Sunday between the hours of 2:30 and
4:00 p.m. The family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Hartline Hospice
Foundation, 3322 South Campbell, Suite P, Springfield, MO 65807, or to the charity of
the donor's choice. The caring staff at Hartline assisted the family in caring for Joe during
the last months of his life and this care is deeply appreciated.
Mayberry, Jordan A. 1878 - 7 Oct 1960 CCR 13 Oct 1960 p5
Jordan A. Mayberry, 82, former resident of Hattiesburg, Miss. died at noon Friday
in the Christian Rest Home in Ozark. Mr. Mayberry was a member of the Sunrise Baptist
Church in Hattiesburg. He is survived by one son, Roland Mayberry of Ozark; one
daughter, Mrs. Charles M. Foster of Hattiesburg and four grandchildren. The body was
sent to Hattiesburg Saturday by Chaffin Funeral Home for services and burial.
Mayberry, Rolland W.
24 Apr 1908 - Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: married first Ruby J. 1912 - 1963]
Rolland W. Newberry, 59, Ozark, died at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday of an apparent
heart attack. A retired mechanist, Mr. Mayberry had been employed with Trailmobile in
Springfield 20 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church and Friend Lodge No.
352 here. Surviving are his wife, Hazel M.; a son, Thomas H., Ozark; a stepson, Dale E.
Wimberley, Pontiac, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Foster, Hattiesburg, Tenn.; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the
Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Masonic rites at the
graveside will be conducted by Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M.
Mayberry, Mary Alice (Fisher) Brittain 28 Jan 1851 - 2 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & ? (?) Fisher; married 1869 J. Francis Brittain 30 Apr 1848
- 11 Mar 1884; married 1887 Robert Mayberry died 1911]
Mrs. Mary Alice Maberry was born in the state of Ohio on Jan. 28, 1851, and
passed away at her home near Ponce de Leon, Missouri, on Feb. 2, 1947. She was united
in marriage to Francis Brittain in 1869 and moved with her husband and family to
Missouri in 1883. To this union seven children were born. Mr. Brittain passed away in
1884 and three of the children preceded her in death. In 1887 she was married to Robert
Maberry and to this union were born two children. Mr. Maberry passed away in 1911.
She professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Baptist church. She was a
member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist church at the time of her death. She lived a
devoted Christian life and was a wonderful friend to all. Surviving are four daughters,
Mrs. Maggie Walker of Pe’Ell, Wash., Mrs. Minnie Reed of Ponca City, Okla., Mrs.
Birdie White of Highlandville, Mo., and Mrs. Edith Leigh of Miami, Okla.; two sons,
Milton Brittian of Depew, Okla., and Lee Maberry of Highlandville; 37 grandchildren, 60
great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon in the Pleasant Grove church by Rev. Williams. Burial was in the
Tory cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Mayberry, Roy Lee 3 Oct 1888 - 25 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: no stone in Tory Cemetery]

OZARK - Services for Roy Lee Mayberry, 88, Highlandville, were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church west of Highlandville with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery west of Highlandville under direction
of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Mayberry died at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Christian County Nursing
Home, Ozark after a long illness.
Mayberry, Ruby J. (Handley) 1912 - 27 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: married Rolland W. Mayberry 24 Apr 1908 - Apr 1968]
Mrs. Ruby J. Mayberry, 50, of Ozark died early Monday at St. John's Hospital in
Springfield. She was a victim of leukemia. Mrs. Mayberry came to Ozark in 1948 and on
Friday had completed her fifteenth term in the primary school system here. A native of
Competition, she had taught several terms at rural schools in Laclede County and had
taught in the Conway system for two years. She was graduated from Southwest Missouri
State College in 1958. Mrs. Mayberry was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Ozark. Surviving are her husband, Rolland W., of the home; one son, Thomas H.
Mayberry, Ozark; one grandson; a brother, Earl Handley of Lebanon; three sisters, Mrs.
Delphia Tyre, Leon, Mrs. Sally Patterson, Route 8, Springfield, Mrs. Nadine Massey,
Competition; and her father, A.J. Handley, Competition. Funeral services were at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Harold Hurst and the Rev. William
T. White officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Mayden, Amanda O. (? ) Smith
4 Nov 1870 - 21 Jun 1961
CCR 29 Jun 1961 p1
[Note: mar/1 1889 Robert A. Smith 30 Sep 1869 - 16 Nov 1933 with whom had
daughters Blanche B. (Smith) Johnson 15 Jun 1892 - 7 Aug 1936 & Ethel Beck (Smith)
Adams 23 Nov 1894 - 8 May 1917; mar/2 in 1901 William L. Mayden 14 Mar 1880 - 17
Jan 1960]
Mrs. Amanda Mayden, 90, a patient for the past year at Grand Acres, died there
Wednesday night. Mrs. Mayden, born in Forsyth, spent most of her life in the Sparta
community. She was a member of the Sparta Christian Church. Survivors include a son,
Frank Mayden, 1515 West Webster, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Hopper of
Chicago; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and four great great, grandchildren.
Services are under direction of Rainey.
Mayden, William Frank 17 Jun 1903 - 9 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan 1976 p11
[Note: Son of William L. & Amanda (Smith ) Mayden; married 14 Oct 1940 Lorraine
Moore]
Frank Mayden, 72, died Friday at Cox Medical Center from burns suffered
Tuesday at the Grand Acres Nursing Home, 2401 West Grant. Mr. Mayden, a resident of
Springfield for 37 years, was a retired employ of the Springfield Concrete Co. and was a
member of the Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Lorene, and a sister, Mrs.
Mildred Hopper, of Chicago. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Adams
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Donald Starnes officiating. Burial was be in the Sparta
Cemetery.
Mayes, Clyde F. 1891 - 6 Nov 1961 CCR 9 Nov 1961 p1

Clyde F. Mayes, 7-, a retired farmer of Ash Grove, Route 1, died at St. John’s
Hospital Monday where he had been a patient for a weeks. Mr. Mayes had been a
member of Central Baptist Church since 1912 and a deacon of the church since 1924. He
was a member of the Ash Grove Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Bess; a son,
the Rev. Harold Mayes of Ozark, and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30
p.m. Thursday Nov. 9, in the Center Baptist Church with the Revs. Larry Allison and
Kenton Webb officiating. Burial was in Ash Grove Cemetery under direction of Birch of
Ash Grove. The family has announced a memorial fund for a new communion table in
the Center Baptist Church.
Mayfield, Paul L. 10 Dec 1901 - 5 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of Robert & Nancy (Dodd) Mayfield; married 12 Jul 1924 Helen Elizabeth
Humble]
Paul L. Mayfield, 89, Rogersville, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1991, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. He was born Dec. 10, 1901, in Polk County, to Robert and Nancy Dodd
Mayfield. He was married to Helen Elizabeth Humble on July 12, 1924, in Rogersville.
He was a Methodist Minister, retiring in 1967. He had officiated in Niangua, Seymour,
Ava, Clever and many other churches in Southwest Missouri. He was a member of the
Rogersville Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
He is survived by his wife, Helen, Rogersville; a son, Gordon, and his wife, Mary Lou,
Rogersville; a daughter, Paula, and her husband, Bob Alford, Springfield; six
grandchildren, Mary Beth and husband, Ivan Breshears, Brian Mayfield, Jennifer and
husband, Rod Hoover, Randy and wife, Karen Alford, Chris and wife, Candy Alford, and
Lisa Alford; seven great-granddaughters, Michele and Monica Breshears, Ashley and
Adrienne Hoover, Haley and Kaitlyn Alford and Christin Alford. Services were Friday in
Rogersville United Methodist Church with the Revs. Carlton Knight, Chris Oetting and
W. Thomas Robinson officiating. Burial was in Watts Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial
Contributions may be made to Rogersville United Methodist Church.
Maynard, Cornelius 5 Dec 1886 - 30 Jan 1963
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here for Cornelius
Maynard, 76, who died Wednesday night at his home west of Nixa. Burial will be in
Payne Cemetery. A lifelong resident of this community, Mr. Maynard was a retired
carpenter and member of the Nixa Bible Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Eula, and a son, Lloyd, both of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sanders and Mrs.
Nora Ann Hart, both of Nixa; two brothers, John and Grover, both of Springfield; four
sisters, Mrs. Hattie Faught and Mrs. Belle Ward, both of Springfield, Mrs. Jane Faught,
Ozark, and Mrs. Tilda Norton, Nixa; and one grandchild.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1963 in the margin.
AND
Maynard, Cornelius 5 Dec 1886 - 30 Jan 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of Lewis & Martha (Stephenson) Maynard; married Eula Aven]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Nixa for Cornelius Maynard,
76, who died Wednesday night at his home west of Nixa. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Mr. Maynard was a retired carpenter and

member of the Nixa Bible Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Eula, and a son,
Lloyd, both of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ethel Sanders and Mrs. Nora Ann Hart,
both of Nixa; two brothers, John and Grover, both of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie
Faught and Mrs. Belle Ward, both of Springfield, Mrs. Jane Faught, Ozark, Mrs. Tilda
Norton, Nixa; and one grandchild.
Maynard, Eula (Aven) 1 Mar 1895 - 4 Oct 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
Eula Maynard, 96, Nixa, died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 1991 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield.
She was born in Nixa to Walter and Josie Hedgpeth Aven. She married Cornelius
Maynard on Nov. 6, 1908. She was preceded in death by her husband and two children,
Loyd Maynard and Ethel Sanders. Survivors include a daughter, Nora Ann Hart, Nixa; a
son-in-law, Glenn Sanders, Nixa; a grandson, Joe Sanders, Nixa; three great-grandchildren, Dwight Sanders, Nixa, Joella Roberts, Nixa, and Patrick Sanders, Enid,
Okla.; three great-great-grandchildren, Lynn Roberts and Alan Roberts, both of Nixa, and
Aven Sanders, Enid, Okla.; and three sisters, Bessie Owen, Springfield, Ollie Ginger,
Nixa, and Hester Jackson, Nixa. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Maynard, Florence (Inmon)1889 - 24 May 1960 CCR 26 May 1960 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Maynard, 70, of Route 8, Springfield, who
died Tuesday morning at St. Johns Hospital are in charge of Jewell E. Windle,
Springfield. She had been employed in the office of Barney’s Roofing Co. operated by
her nephew. She was a member of the Walnut Hill Church of Christ. Survivors include a
son, Raymond Maynard of El Paso, Texas; a brother, Ed Inmon of Nixa; four sisters,
Mrs. Sally Eoff of Nixa. Mrs. Tilda Sparkman of Brookline, Mrs. Dorothy Arndt of
Brookline and Mrs. Emma Millard of California; and three grandchildren.
Maynard, John M. 31 Jan 1881 - 23 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8 & OH 2 Mar 1972
p6
[Note: Son of Lewis and Martha (Stephenson) Maynard; married Aggie Ginger]
Graveside services for John M. Maynard, 91, retired farmer and lifelong resident
of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Payne Cemetery with the Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Maynard died at 6:05 a.m.
Wednesday in the Sunshine Acres Rest Home. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Belle
Ward, of Springfield; and two granddaughters and four great grandchildren.
Maynard, Lewis, Jr. Apr 1883 - 13 Sep 1947 CCR 18 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Lewis & Martha (Stephenson) Maynard]
Funeral services for Lewis Maynard, 64, who died Sept. 13, were held last
Sunday afternoon at the Nixa Baptist church conducted by the pastor, Rev. Harold Ott.
Burial was in Payne cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. He
was a native of the Nixa community and spent his entire life farming in Christian and
Greene counties. He is survived by five sisters, Hattie Faught and Belle Ward of
Springfield, Tilda Norton, Lucinda Walker and Jane Faught of Nixa, four brothers, Ira of
Springfield, and Cornelius, John and Grover, all of Nixa.

Maynard, Mary Ellen “Ella” (Payne) 18 Jan 1897 - 22 Jul 1935
Mrs. Ella Maynard, 31, died at her home, Route 1, Nixa, after a short illness. She
is survived by her husband, Bert, and by four daughters, Leota, Ruth, Lorene and Rosele.
The following brothers and sisters also survive: W. A. and Alonzo Payne of New York, J.
O. Payne of Springfield, and Mrs. Ethel Belt, Long Lane. Funeral services will be at 2
o’clock this afternoon in the Nixa Christian Church. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery
under direction of Alma Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Mayne, Martin Uriah 27 Mar 1886 - Jul 1976 OH 29 Jul 1976 p14
[Note: married Hester; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age on obit]
CRANE - Martin Uriah Mayme, 80, of Route 2, Crane, died early today in St.
John’s Hospital, in Springfield following a short illness, Mr. Mayne, a retired farmer,
spent most of his life in the Stone County area. Survivors include his wife. Hester, five
daughters, Mrs. Mildred Taylor, Route 2, Crane, Mrs. Madelene Baum, Marionville, Mrs.
Pauline Burton, Route 1, Billings, Mrs. Imogene Russell, Sacramento, Calif, and Mrs.
Shirley Lewis, Clever; three sons, Leroy of the state of California, Joe of Springfield and
Gerald of Sacramento, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Arrangements are incomplete under the direction of Meadors of Clever.
Mayo, Leon Daniel 9 Jan 1927 - 11 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 & CCH-N 17 Jan
1996
[Note: Son of Dr. Leon H. & Minnie (Mason) Mayo]
Leon Daniel Mayo, age 68, of Nixa, passed away at 3:30 p.m., Thursday Jan. 11,
1996, in his home. He was born Jan. 9, 1927, in, Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Dr.
Leon H. Mayo and the former Minnie Mason of Pine Hill, Alabama. Leon completed
high school in Pine Hill, received a B.A. degree from the University of Alabama, and
attended graduate school at Stanford University in California. A career regular Army
officer, with 28 years of service, his military education included the Infantry School,
Intelligence School, Command and General Staff College, and the Foreign Area
Specialist Training (FAST) Program, China. He served 17 years in the Far East, including
participation in WWII, the Korean Conflict, and Vietnam. Since his retirement in 1972,
Col. Mayo served in multiple community service activities, including: OACAC, the
Kimberling City Lions Club, and was Commander of American Legion Post #637. Col.
Mayo is survived by: His daughter, Marilyn Mayo Denny; and granddaughters, April and
Ashley Denny, of Mobile, Alabama. Graveside services with full military honors were
held at 11:00 a.m.; Monday, Jan. 15, 1996, in Rivermont Memorial Gardens, with the
Rev. Wilbur Denny officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Visitation was from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Table Rock Post 637, The American Legion,
Kimberling City, MO 65686.
Mayo, Leona Maxine 19 Jul 1926 - 18 Jun 2002 CCH-N 30 Jan 2002
Leona Maxine Mayo, age 75, of Springfield. died Jan. 18, 2002, in Christian Health Care
West. Springfield. She was born July 19, 1926, in Fredericktown. Mayo was a

homemaker. Survivors include: A son, Craig Mayo and his wife Linda, of Nixa: four
grandchildren, Bryan. Kimberly, Lauren. and C.J. and a sister, Polly Brickson. A son.
Mark Mayo, and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were
Jan. 20 in Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel, St. Louis, with Rev. Jim Carter officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Mays, Cherial "Chung Rya Kim" 26 Nov 1922 - 30 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Sep 2006
[Note; Daughter of Hyung Tae Kim & Kum Ja Oh]
Cherial Mays (Chung Rya Kim), 83, of Nixa, Mo., a homemaker, departed this
life on Wednesday, August 30, 2006, in Ozark Riverview Manor after an illness. She was
born November 26, 1922, in Seoul, Korea, to Hyung Tae Kim and Kum Ja Oh. Survivors
include three children, Mary J. Hurt and husband, Doyle W. Hurt; Yun Sung Chung and
wife, Young Sook; and Young Soo Chung and wife, Myung Sook; one sister, Won Rya
Kim; one brother, Sang Jim Kim; six grandchildren, Sandra Barnes, Wayne Hurt, Minho
J. Chung, Susan Chung, Sunny Chung and Judy Culber; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2006, at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, September
3, 2006, in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
Mays, Lonnie D. 13 May 1908 - 16 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
Lonnie D. Mays, 81, of Milford, Kansas, formerly of Nixa, died May 16 at the
Fort Riley Army Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas. Graveside services with full military rites
for Mr. Mays were held May 21 in Springfield National Cemetery. Greenlawn Funeral
Home South was in charge of arrangements.

McAllister, Jodie Lynn 20 Apr 1971 - 6 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of James & Janice McAllister]
Jodie Lynn McAllister, Ozark, 30, was born in Littleton, Colo., on April 20, 1971
to James and Janice McAllister. She died a violent and untimely death on Monday,
August 6, 2001. Jodie was preceded in death by her father, James. She is survived by her
mother, Janice, of Central City, Colo.; Becky Yacano of Lakewood, Colo.; Valerie
McAllister of Sugar Hill, Ga.; Karla Paulsen of Sunrise Beach, Mo.; and James Justin
McAllister of Linn Creek, Mo. Services will be at 7 p.m. today, August 9, 2001 in
Kidwell Garber Mortuary, Laurie, Mo. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the
mortuary. Jodie’s ashes will be spread over the Rocky Mountains. In lieu of flowers,
there is a Memorial Fund set up at Community Bank of the Ozarks, Highway 5, P.O. Box
43, Sunrise Beach, MO.
McAllister, Orbie Tillman “Mac” 29 May 1911 - 26 Oct 2002 CCH-N 6 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Henry & Ethel McAllister; married Helen Marie McPhetridge]
Orbie Tillman McAllister (Mac), 91, Ozark, passed away Saturday, October 26,
2002, at 7:59 p.m. in St. John's Regional Health Center, surrounded by his friends and
family. He was born May 29, 1911 in Mountainburg, Ark. one of three children born to
Henry and Ethel McAllister. Following the death of his mother in 1913, at the age of two
he was raised by his maternal grandparents and his father on a farm in Spearman, Texas.
During high school in Bartlesville, Orbie worked briefly in his grandfather's grocery
stores. Orbie loved to work! His varied work life began after high school with Phillips
Petroleum. He loved to tell stories and tales about Frank Phillips ranch. He was a welder
in the shipyards of Portland, Oregon, during WWII where he met and married his wife,
Helen Marie McPhetridge. After serving his country with the U.S. Army, he returned to
southern California and began building homes. In the 1950's he and his wife bought a
section of land in Willow Springs, Mo., and began raising Hereford cattle. In the early
1960's they purchased their current cattle farm along the Finley River in Ozark, Mo.
During this time he continued to work on the Beaver Dam and for the Corps of Engineers
in Branson, Mo. Orbie was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He is
survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marie of the home, two daughters, Andrea
Beatty, La Crescenta, California, and Donna Graham, Crestline, California; three
grandchildren, Allister Traber, Amanda Graham, and Zachary Graham; four greatgrandchildren, Alec, Gavin, Andrew, and Hailey; nieces, nephews, other loving relatives
and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November l, 2002, in
Southside Church of Christ, 801 West South Street, Ozark, Mo. with Chuck Eakins
officiating, under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial with full
military honors followed in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. No visitation is planned,
and in accordance with the family wishes the casket will remain closed at all times.
McAmis, Charlene (Slaymaker) 10 May 1940 - 15 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Russell & Charlotte Slaymaker; married Neal McAmis]
Charlene McAmis, 48, of Nixa, died at 3:05 p.m. Feb. 15 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mrs. McAmis were held Feb. 18 in
the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with Tom Alexander officiating. Burial was in

Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. McAmis was born May 10, 1940 in Iowa to Russell and
Charlotte Slaymaker. She lived in southern California for a number of years, where she
was employed by Custom Components in Chatsworth. She had been a resident of this
area for 10 years, owning and operating Charlene's Cafe in Ozark and Nixa. Surviving
are her husband, Neal; a son, Rick, Ozark; a daughter, Nora Lee Laffoon, Nixa; her
mother, Charlotte Slaymaker; two brothers, Dennis and Jack Slaymaker; a sister, Diane
Clark, all of Spencer, Iowa; and two granddaughters, J'Neal and Jamie Warfel, Nixa.
McArthur, Edward A. 20 Jul 1959 - 16 Aug 2004 SN-L 21 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of ? & Sharon McArthur]
Ed is survived by his mother, Sharon Mooney and husband Mike; sisters Terri and
husband Jay Polk, Felicia and Jason Zinn; aunts Donna and Judy; best friend Kevin
Franz; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Ed was well loved and will be greatly
missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Thieme-Shadel-Hicks
Funeral Home. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Aug. 28, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever,
Mo. Son, I loved you with all my heart, why did you leave me, why did we part. When I
gave you life, I never thought that you would go before me. My heart is breaking, don't
you see. God took you today, and I didn't have a say. I know you're not hurting anymore,
so I'm closing the door. God be with you, and I'll see you in the next life. Love, Mom
McBee, Jerry L. 1946 - May 2005 SN-L 29 May 2005
Funeral services for Jerry L. McBee, age 58, of Nixa, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
May 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in
the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Willard.
Mr. McBee, a retired U.S. Army Veteran died Friday in St. John's Regional Health
Center.
McBrayer, Evelyn Irene (McFadden) 6 Nov 1907 - 3 Dec 2000 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
[Note: Daughter of Eugene Whiting & Eloda (Jenkins) McFadden; married Howard
McBrayer]
Mrs. Evelyn Irene (McFadden) McBrayer, 93, Springfield, a retired owner and
operator of a drug distributorship, died at 9:45 p.m. Sunday 3, December 2000 in
Woodland Manor Nursing Home. Evelyn Irene McFadden was born 6 November 1907 at
Sparta Christian County Missouri the daughter of Eugene Whiting McFadden and Eloda
Jenkins McFadden. She graduated from Sparta High School class of 1926. Having lived
most of her adult life in the St. Louis area, she met and married Howard McBrayer,
moving to Springfield Missouri after retiring. She was a member of the Lutheran Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two brothers Irven and E.W
McFadden Jr., one sister Mrs. Geneva Rathbun. Evelyn is survived by a daughter and
son-in-law Eloise and Pat Gooch. Three grandchildren Patricia, Mike, and John, seven
great-grandchildren, one sister Mrs. Edith (McFadden) Owens and other relatives and
friends. Graveside services were held at 12 p.m. noon, 7 December 2000 in Sparta
Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, Missouri.
McBride, Alfred Henry “Smilie” 1 Apr 1922 - 19 Jan 1992 NN-E 30 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Emmett James & Flora Mae (Tuttle) McBride]

Alfred Henry "Smilie" McBride, 69, Clever, died at 8:10 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 19,
1992 in Springfield Community Hospital following a long illness. He was a retired
farmer and a member of Clever First Baptist Church, a World War II veteran, and a
member of American Legion Post 676.
He is survived by two brothers, Jack,
Springfield, and Russell, Peoria, Ill,; a sister, Fern McBride, Clever; and nieces and
nephews. Services were Jan. 23 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Rev. Terry
Fortner officiating. Burial with military rites was in Smart Cemetery.
McBride, Alice (Collier)
Apr 1860 - 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Alice McBride, 77, who died Tuesday afternoon in her
home at Clever, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the First Baptist Church at Clever,
followed by burial in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of
Clever. Survivors are a son, E. L., of California; a daughter, Mrs. Vesta Desmond of
Denver; two brothers, Ozro Collier of Springfield, and Don Collier of California.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
McBride, Emmett James
15 Dec 1886 - 25 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: Son of Gideon & Amanda Melvinia (Hale) McBride; married Flora May
Tuttle 20 Aug 1899 - 20 Jan 1970]
Emmett McBride, 76, Route 1, Billings, died early Saturday in the Veterans
Hospital Fayetteville, Ark., after a long illness. A native of Christian County, he was a
retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Flora; a daughter, Miss Fern McBride, of the
home; three sons, Alfred, of the home, Russell, North Pekin, Ill., and Jack, U.S. Air
Force; two sisters, Mrs Blanche Shorten, and Mrs. Clara Owen, both of Neveda; a halfbrother, Bill Hampton, Fort Scott, Kan.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church at Clever, the Rev. Ed Brock officiated. Burial
was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
McBride, Flora May (Tuttle) 20 Aug 1899 - 20 Jan 1970
[Note: Daughter of ? & Ida Bertha (?) Tuttle; married Emmett James McBride 15 Dec
1886 - 25 May 1963]
Funeral services for Mrs. Flora May McBride, 70, of Route 2, Billings will be at 1
p.m. Friday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will
be in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. McBride died
Wednesday night in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a lingering illness. She
was a member of the Baptist Church at Clever. Survivors include one daughter, Miss
Fern McBride of the home; three sons, Alfred of the home; Russell of Peoria, Ill., and
Jack of Springfield; her mother, Mrs. Ida Bertha Tuttle of Poplar Bluff; three brothers,
Charles Tuttle and Joe Tuttle, both of LaJunta, Colo., and Ralph Tuttle of Kingsland,
Tex.; five sisters, Miss Eva Tuttle and Mrs. Tressie Marifield, both of Anacordes, Wash.,
Mrs. Kay Wilson of Poplar Bluff, Mrs. Mary Hoover of LaJunta, Colo., and Mrs. Ruth
Gold of Route 2, Billings; and five grandchildren. The casket will be closed during
funeral services.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 22 January 1969 in the margin.

McBride, James Byron 16 May 1949 - 23 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: Son of Russell & ? (Lopez) McBride]
Graveside services were held Tuesday at Smart cemetery for James Byron
McBride, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron McBride of Billings. Officiating was Rev.
Lynn Swadley and burial was in the Smart cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include the parents, a brother and a sister, the paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett McBride of Billings, and the maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Juan Lopez of New York City.
McBride, Samuel H. 28 Nov 1864 - 1 Sep 1943
[Note: Son of Hugh L. & Frances (Ellis) McBride; married 1888 Naomi Farris]
Funeral services for S. H. McBride, 78, who died Sept. 1, at his home at Siloam
Springs, Ark., were held last Sunday at Boaz, conducted by Rev. Kenneth Hoggard, with
burial in Frazier Cemetery under direction of the Wilbur Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Born near Boaz, Mr. McBride grew up in that community and was well known
throughout the southwest as a lover of music, having taught many singing schools. In
1888 he was married to Naomi Farris and to this union were born two children, Fred, who
preceded him in death, and Mrs. Leone McComber of Spokane, Wash. Survivors include
five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Setzer of Siloam Springs, Mrs. Jane Holder and Mrs. Martha
Wise of Springfield, Mrs. Mary Maples of Clever, and Mrs. Villa Maples of Ozark. He
was converted in early manhood, at Green Ridge, under the preaching of the late Rev. E.
L. Sloan.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1943 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
McCafferty, Bennie Clell 24 Jul 1917 - 2 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of William L. & Nora A. (Aven) McCafferty]
Bennie "Clell" McCafferty, 70, of Nixa, died at 7:11 p.m. Dec. 2 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. McCafferty were held Saturday in Harris
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
with military honors performed by Wilcox American Legion Post No. 676, Republic. A
former restaurant operator, Mr. McCafferty was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was
a native of Nixa, spending several years in Michigan before returning to Nixa in 1958. He
was a member of Calvary Bible Church, near Nixa. His survivors include four sons, Jack,
of Cabalon, California, Robin, of Roseville, California, and Tom and Benny, both of
Springfield; a daughter, Bunny Hedgpeth, of Clever; 15 grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; his mother, Nora McCafferty, Nixa; and three sisters, Edith Hedgpeth,
Nixa, Nina Smitt, Romulus, Michigan, and Pauline Barnwell, Dearborn, Michigan.
McCafferty, Byrd M. 5 Sep 1887 - 22 Oct 1960 CCR 27 Oct 1960 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone and mortuary record differs from obit spelling; Son of
John Q. & Caledonia "Callie" (Faught) McCafferty; married Nola Blanche McCoy 26
Apr 1899 - 29 Jul 1937]
Funeral services for Bird M. McCafferty, 73, a retired farmer and former resident
of Christian County who died Saturday night at his home on Route 7, Springfield were

conducted by the Rev. R. C. Harding at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark.
Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery. Mr. McCafferty was a member of the Prospect
Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Paul McCafferty, 1446 East Whiteside and
Manford McCafferty, Route 7, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ross Blanton of 2643
Lincoln, Springfield; three brothers, Clifford and Linville of Nixa and Don of Lees
Summit and a sister, Mrs. Panzy Kellen of Post Oak, Texas.
McCafferty, Clifford L. 21 Jul 1895 - 27 Jul 1964
CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John Q. & Caledonia "Callie" (Faught) McCafferty; married 9 Nov 1923
Wilda M. (Payne) Sanders, who had married in 1913 Joseph Sanders 16 Dec 1883 - 17
Feb 1920]
Clifford L. McCafferty, 68, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. He was a farmer in the Nixa community and formerly served as an associate
judge (western district) of the Christian County Court. He was a member of the Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Wilda,. of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Alene Conn, of
Route 1, Nixa; a brother, L. A. McHafferty , Nixa (SIC - does have different spelling
here); a sister, Mrs. Pansy Killen, of Post Oak, Tex.; three stepsons, Glen, Roy, and
Lowell Sanders, all of Nixa; nine grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Harris.
McCafferty, Giles O. 22 Nov 1903 - 31 Dec 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of James F. & Anna (Carroll) McCafferty; married Grace; spelling from
tombstone]
Jiles O. McCafferty, 67, of Branson, died at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31 in
Skaggs Hospital in Branson, following a shirt illness. Mr. McCafferty was a longtime
resident of Christian and Greene Counties and a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist
church. Survivors include his wife, Grace of Fulton; three brothers, Gene McCafferty,
address unknown, Wilburn McCafferty of Kansas City, and Donald McCafferty of
Highlandville; and two sisters, Mrs. Marvene Baker of Cassville and Mrs. Nola Reabuse
of Kansas City, Kan. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa
with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Gary Robnett officiating, Burial was in McConnell
Memorial Cemetery.
McCafferty, John Q. 1914 - 29 Sep 1960 CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
[Note: Son of James F. & Anna (Carroll) McCafferty]
Funeral services for John Q. McCafferty, 45, of Denver. formerly of the Nixa
community who died Tuesday morning in Denver, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Harris
Chapel in Nixa with burial in McConnell Cemetery. He is survived by four brothers,
Eugene, Wilburn, Donald and Giles and two sisters, Mrs. Nola Rabuse and Mrs. Marvene
Barker.
McCafferty, Linnie M. (Bain) 4 Jul 1912 - 9 Jul 1962 CCR 12 Jul 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Nora Ella () Bain; married Kermit B. McCafferty 11 May
1907 - 14 Jul 1980]
Funeral services for Mrs. Linnie McCafferty, 50, of Route 1, Ozark, who died
Monday at 9 a.m. in Burge Protestant Hospital where she had been a patient for several

weeks , were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, in the Chaffin Chapel here, with the Rev.
Bud Forbis officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin and
Son. Mrs. McCafferty was a member of Prospect Baptist Church and has been employed
the past eight years at Turner’s Department Store in Springfield. She is survived by her
husband, Kermit; three daughters, Mrs. Vonda Taylor of Ozark, Miss Jeanett McCafferty
of Grandview and Miss Martha McCafferty of the home; her mother, Mrs. Oscar Bain,
Route 1, Ozark; and one grandchild.
McCafferty, Martha Ann 18 Nov 1933 - 10 Sep 2006 SN-L 11 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Kermit & Linnie (Bain) McCafferty]
Martha Ann McCafferty departed this life on Sunday, September 10, 2006, at her
home in Springfield with her loving family by her side after a rare illness of three
months. She was born on November 18, 1933, to Kermit and Linnie Bain McCafferty.
She grew up on a farm south of Ozark and graduated from Ozark High School. Upon
graduation she enrolled in business college, and after earning her degree she became a
part of the medical field working as secretary to Drs. Siceluff and Milne. A serious illness
forced her into early retirement. She will be especially remembered for her helpfulness
and kindness to the elderly patients. She was very compassionate toward others in need
and did many acts of kindness in her own quiet way. Martha developed an artistic hidden
talent for making 1890's style dolls, mohair bears, wood and wire armature animals, old
world Santas and many other collectible items adapted from the past. Martha was a
member of Prospect Baptist Church, Ozark, where she served as secretary for many
years. She is survived by her sister, Vonda and Willard Taylor, Ozark; a sister Janette
McCafferty, Springfield; a nephew, Steven and Peggy Taylor, Nixa; a great-nephew, Tim
and Kristin Taylor and their children, Sayer and Trevin, Nixa; a great-niece, Melissa Ann
Taylor, Springfield; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8
p.m. tonight in the funeral home. Burial will be in McCoy Cemetery, Ozark. Donations
may be made to Ronald McDonald House of Springfield or the charity of your choice.
McCafferty, Nora A. (Aven) 31 Dec 1896 - 14 May 1991 NN-E 23 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Walter A. & Josie A. (Hedgpeth) Aven; married 6 Jun 1914 William
L. McCafferty who died 14 May 1960]
Nora A. McCafferty, 94 Nixa, died Tuesday, May 14, 1991, in her home. She was
born Dec. 31, 1896, in Nixa, to Walter and Josie Aven. She was married June 6, 1914, to
W.L. McCafferty. They spent many years in Michigan, where she worked at Willow Run
Bomber Plant, manufacturing B-24s. The plant later became Kaiser-Frasier Auto
Manufacturers. She was preceded in death by her husband, May 14, 1960; two sons, Clell
and Aven Lee McCafferty; and a brother, Arter Aven. She is survived by three daughters,
Edith Hedgpeth and her husband, Howard, Nixa, Nina Smitt and her husband, Robert,
Romulas, Mich., and Pauline Barnwell and her husband, Ed, Birmingham, Mich.; a
daughter-in-law, Lillian McCafferty, Nixa; four sisters, Bessie Owen, Springfield, and
Eula Maynard, Hester Jackson and Ollie Ginger, all of Nixa; eight grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Services were Friday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery.

McCafferty, Opal (Plank) 6 Jun 1908 - 14 Aug 2004
SN-L 15 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of John & Dona Plank; married 1928 Ocal McCafferty 18 Mar 1904 - 2
Mar 1987]
Opal McCafferty was born June 6, 1908, in Ozark, Mo. She left this life Aug. 14,
2004, at 96 years of age. The daughter of John and Dona Plank, she is survived by her
niece, Dorothy Garner and her husband, D.A. of Republic; her great-niece, Susie Wieland
and her husband, Dave, of Springfield; and her great- nephew, Casey Dent, his wife,
Sara, and their son, Sam of Louisville, Ky. She had one brother, Wilbur Plank of Willard,
now deceased. In 1928, Opal married Ocal McCafferty. Theirs was a loving marriage of
59 years until Ocal's death in 1987. They had no children. Opal spent most of her life as a
homemaker and farmer's wife. She worked outside the home in the 1950s as a
bookkeeper for the Adams/McCafferty Manufacturing Co. for 12 years. Opal and Ocal
were charter members of First Baptist Church of Springfield. As farm people, Ocal and
Opal were frugal. They managed their money well, saving up for all purchases. Opal
would laugh and say the only thing she every bought on credit was a lamp for $2.50.
They paid $.25 a week until it was paid for. Opal enjoyed sewing, cooking, gardening
and reading. In years past, she was a member of the Farm Women's Extension Club. Opal
maintained remarkably good health, continuing to tend her yard and flowers and live in
her own home until just a short while ago, when advanced age finally caught up to her. It
was never her nature to complain and when asked how she was doing, she would smile
and say (I'm fine!) Her strength of spirit and calm acceptance of life's difficulties have
been an inspiration to all who knew her. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 16, in
Greenlawn South. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, in the funeral home
with interment following in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
McCafferty Verl V. 19 May 1909 - 11 Apr 1972 CCR 20 Apr 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Benjamin Franklin & Sarah “Sallie” (Pope) McCafferty]
Funeral services for Mr. Verl V. McCafferty, former Nixa resident were at noon
Friday, April 14 in Gardena, Calif. He died Tuesday following a long illness in Gardena
where he had made his home. He is survived by one son, Michael McCafferty, Gardena;
three sisters, Mrs. Grace Oblander, Springfield, and Mrs. Mabel Jones and Miss Jessie
McCafferty, both of Los Angeles; and one brother, Kermit McCafferty of Springfield.
McCall, Eugene Finis “Gene” 16 Nov 1916 - 28 Dec 2003 SN-L 29 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Finis Oakley & Harriett (McCormick) McCall; married 1 Jun 1938 Elise
Wolter]
Eugene Finis "Gene" McCall, age 87, of Ozark, passed away in his home Sunday,
December 28, 2003. He was born November 16, 1916, in Eureka Springs, Ark., the son
of Finis Oakley and Harriett (McCormick) McCall. He and Elise Wolter were united in
marriage on June 1, 1938, in Chicago. Before retirement at age 70, Mr. McCall served as
General Manager for Heritage Cafeteria in Springfield. He was a member of Messiah
Lutheran Church. He had a passion for people and for the outdoors. He loved horses and
was a member of Southwest Missouri Fox Trotters Association and the Rogersville
Saddle Club. Survivors include his wife, Elise; two children and their spouses, Faye Ellen
and Tom Pyatt, Bella Vista, Ark., and Dr. Gary Eugene and Tedra McCall, Tulsa, Okla.;

six grandchildren and their spouses, Kimberly and Rod Abel, Ozark, April and Sam
Whitney, Richmond, Texas, Wendy "Jack" and Jeff Siegenthaler, Tulsa, Dr. Jonas and
Heather McCall, Muskogee, Okla., Liza "Shorty" and Doug DeJarnette, Tulsa, and
Jordan McCall, Tulsa; two step-grandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Lisa Pyatt, and
Amy and Jamie Chesser; eight great-grandchildren, Alexander Abel, John, Katherine, and
Daniel Whitney, Tyler, Austin and Savannah Siegenthaler, and Logan McCall; five step
great-grandchildren, Colin, Laura and McClaren Chesser, and Joshua and Emily Pyatt; a
brother, Wells McCall, Berryville, Ark.; many nieces and nephews; and his Fox Trotter,
Mandy. His parents and a brother, Bruce "Bill" McCall, preceded him in death. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Dan Friberg officiating. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Eureka
Springs Cemetery, Eureka Springs, Ark., with Pastor Billy McCall officiating. Visitation
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Parkinson's Association in care of the funeral home.
AND
McCall, Eugene Finis "Gene" 16 Nov 1916 - 28 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Finis Oakley & Harriett (McCormick) McCall; married 1 Jun 1938 Elise
Wolter]
Eugene Finis "Gene" McCall, 87, Ozark, died in his home Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003.
He was born Nov. 16, 1916 in Eureka Springs, Ark., the son of Finis Oakley and Harriett
(McCormick) McCall. He and Elise Wolter were united in marriage on June 1, 1938 in
Chicago. Before retirement at age 70, McCall served as General Manager for Heritage
Cafeterias in Springfield. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He had a
passion for people and for the outdoors. He loved horses and was a member of Southwest
Missouri Fox Trotters Association and the Rogersville Saddle Club. His parents and a
brother, Bruce "Bill" McCall, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Elise;
two children and their spouses, Faye Ellen and Tom Pyatt, Bella Vista, Ark., and Dr.
Gary Eugene and Tedra McCall, Tulsa, Okla.; six grandchildren and their spouses,
Kimberly and Rod Abel, Ozark, April and Sam Whitney, Richmond, Texas, Wendy
"Jack" and Jeff Siegenthaler, Tulsa, Dr. Jonas and Heather McCall, Muskogee, Okla.,
Liza "Shorty" and Doug DeJarnette, Tulsa, and Jordan McCall, Tulsa; two stepgrandchildren and their spouses, Jeff and Lisa Pyatt, and Amy and Jamie Chesser; eight
great-grandchildren, Alexander Abel, John, Katherine and Daniel Whitney, Tyler, Austin
and Savannah Siegenthaler, and Logan McCall; five step-great-grandchildren, Colin,
Laura and McClaren Chesser, and Joshua and Emily Pyatt; a brother, Wells McCall,
Berryville, Ark.; many nieces and nephews; and his Fox Trotter, Mandy. Funeral
services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Dan Friberg officiating. A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Eureka
Springs Cemetery, Eureka Springs, Ark., with Pastor Billy McCall officiating. Visitation
was from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Parkinson's Association in care of the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
McCally, Laurine Lisetta Anna (Pollard) 3 Oct 1915 - 16 Dec 2006 SN-L 17 Dec
2006
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Laura (Arndt) Pollard; married 30 Jun 1956 Harlan G.
McCally 3 Mar 1902 - Apr 1969]

Laurine Lisetta Anna (Pollard) McCally, age 91, passed away on Saturday,
December 16, 2006, in the Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born to Paul and Laura
(Arndt) Pollard on October 3, 1915, and remained a resident of St. Louis until 1969. She
moved to Nixa, Missouri, in the Fall of 1969. On June 30, 1956, she was united in
marriage to Harlan G. McCally, and he preceded her in death in 1969. A stepson, Bill
McCally, preceded her in death in 2004. She was a member of the Nixa Christian Church
and belonged to the C.W.F., a former deacon of the church, along with being the first
church secretary, retiring on December 31, 1990. Honorary member of Job's Daughter
Bethel 12 in St. Louis; member of the Ozark Chapter #98 of the Order of Eastern Star;
Past Grand Chancellor of Sigma Epsilon National Sorority and member of The Chapter
in St. Louis. In 1991 she was honored as being Woman of the Year by the American
Business Women Association (Heart of the Ozarks Chapter); associate member of the
Nixa Garden Club and former Nixa Women's Club. A very special "Thank You" goes to
the staff of Bradford Court in Nixa, where she was a resident for 12 years, and also the
staff of Ozark Riverview Manor for their care during the past year. Survivors include a
step daughter-in-law, Norma McCally, and six step grandchildren and their
spouses/children; a godson, Jon Olson, of Burbank, California; very special friends,
Emma Lee and Wayne Radford (and their family), of Nixa, and Janie Miller, of
Springfield, Mo.; many, many friends and her Nixa Christian Church family. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, December 18, 2006, at 1 p.m. in Nixa Christian Church,
with Dr. Rod Cannady officiating; visitation will be from 12 to 1 p.m. in the church prior
to the service. Burial will be in the Pippinger Cemetery in Lockwood, Missouri.
Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa Christian Church or the Christian County
Humane Society.
McCammon, Mabel A. (Ives) 24 Nov 1906 - 21 Jan 2004 SN-L 22 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Sarah Ives; married 24 Nov 1924 Harvey L. McCammon]
Mabel A. Ives McCammon, 97, passed away on January 21, 2004, in Christian
Health Care, Nixa, Mo. Mabel was born November 24, 1906, in Alton, Kan., the fourth
of six children of Edward and Sarah Ives. She married her soul mate, Harvey L.
McCammon on her 18th birthday, and they shared 68 years together. To this union two
sons were born, Loren and Keith. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son and
daughter-in-law, Keith and Marie McCammon; her parents; her two sisters; and three
brothers. Mabel spent most of her life in Osborne, Kan., where she enjoyed being a
homemaker. She was a charter member of the Osborne Assembly of God Church, where
she taught Sunday School for over 50 years. After Harvey's death in 1992, she moved to
Walnut Grove, Mo., to be near her son's family. She is survived by her son and daughterin law, Loren and Joyce McCammon, Nixa, Mo; seven grandchildren, Brad McCammon,
Springfield, Mo., Tami Boyd, Nixa, Becky Ayers and Tim McCammon, Osborne, Kan.,
Martin McCammon, Marquett, Kan., Stephanie Fromm and Bruce Harbin, Calif.; 18
great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held in
Osborne, Kan., at 10 a.m. on January 24, 2004, under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North, Springfield, Mo.
McCann, Ardeth Nadine (Ver Maas) 22 Apr 1925 - 12 Jun 2004 SN-L 15 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Nicklas & Irene (Traver) Ver Maas; married Robert McCann]

Ardeth Nadine McCann, 79, Billings, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004,
at her home in Billings. She was born April 22, 1925, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter
of Nicklas and Irene (Traver) Ver Maas. She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Stacey; and her parents. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Robert, of the home;
a son and his wife, Michael and Linda Clayton, Santa Cruz, California; and special
friends who have been very helpful the last few years, Vickie and George Dunakin,
Springfield. Local arrangements made under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes,
Republic.
McCann, James Kenneth 1903 - 20 Aug 1951 CCR 23 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of Dr. James P. & Mary (?) McCann; married first ?; married second Helen
Bright]
James Kenneth McCann, 48, son of Dr. and Mrs. James P. McCann of Ozark died
Monday in a New York hospital after a two-weeks illness. A certified public accountant,
Mr. McCann was on duty in Ankara, capital of Turkey, working for a private American
company, when he became seriously ill and was flown to New York for treatment. The
body was flown to Springfield; and Mr. McCann’s widow, Helen Bright McCann and
their child David, were expected to arrive in Springfield Wednesday by air. Funeral
arrangements waited her coming. Other survivors include two sons by a first wife, Robert
of Springfield, an employee of the Frisco Railroad and James a sophomore at the
University of Missouri; a sister, Mrs. Allen B. Ward of the Panama Canal Zone; and two
grandchildren.
McCann, James Perry, Dr. 1880 - 6 Jun 1954 CCR 10 Jun 1954 p1
[Note: married Mary]
Dr. James Perry McCann, 73, died Sunday night, June 6, in St. John’s hospital in
Springfield where he had been a patient for one week. Dr. McCann, an ear-eye-nose
specialist, retired from his Springfield practice 15 years ago and had made his home in
Ozark since that time. He was a graduate of St. Louis University School of Medicine and
took graduate work at Manhattan School of Medicine in New York. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel in Springfield with the
Reverend Wendell Vaughn officiating. Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside in
a Warrensburg cemetery. Pallbearers were Cecil Scott, Dr. E. C. Carter, Lester Thomas,
William Foster, Francis Wernet, Dr. H. O. Wolfe, Dr. H. P. Smith and Balfour Harkless.
Dr. McCann’s survivors include his wife Mary of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Allen B.
Ward of Balboa, Canal Zone; a sister, Mrs. Laura James of Escondido, California; five
grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and a host of friends.
McCarty, Nannie C. (Staton) 16 Mar 1905 - 19 Oct 1996 CCH-N 23 Oct 1996
[Note: Daughter of Al & Edith (Anderson) Staton; married Carl E McCarty]
Nannie C. McCarty, 91, Sparta, passed away at 11:14 a.m. Saturday, October 19,
1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Nannie was born March 16, 1905 in Neodesha,
Kansas, the daughter of Al and Edith Anderson Staton. She was a retired assembly
worker for Boeing Defense plant. She was married to Carl E McCarty, who preceded her
in death. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jack, a daughter, Mary Jo
Frazier, two brothers, Don and Orley Staton, two sisters, Georgia Gluck and Alvanchie

Croll, two grandsons and a great-grandchild Survivors include: two sons and their wives,
Donald and Betty McCarty, Sparta, and Harld and Bonnie McCarty, Cedarville, Kansas,
a daughter, Margaret Jaynes, Topeka, Kansas, a sister, Mary George, Cherryville,
Kansas, a brother, Glen Staton, Girard, Kansas, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren
and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October
22, 1996, in Neodesha City Cemetery, Neodesha, Kansas with the Rev. Francis Stockton
officiating, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark and Potts
Chapel, Independence, Kansas.
McCarty, Ruth L. (Roper) 17 May 1918 - Sep 2004 SN-L 21 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Sarah (Patterson) Roper; married J. B. McCarty who d 1973]
Ruth L. McCarty, age 85, of Springfield, Mo., died at 7:20 a.m. Friday in her
home. She was born on May 27, 1918, in Buffalo, Mo., the daughter of Fred and Sarah
Patterson Roper. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of the Asbury United
Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, J. B., in 1973,
three sisters and three brothers. She is survived by two nephews, Tom and his wife,
Glenalee Roper of Battlefield, Mo., and Randy Roper of Nixa, Mo.; two great-nieces,
Irene Roper of Nixa, Mo., and Ashley Roper of Battlefield, Mo.; her good friend Dee
Manard of Battlefield, Mo.; and many friends. Graveside services will be Monday, Sept.
22, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Mount Comfort Cemetery with the Rev. Charlie Shurtz officiating.
Visitation will be today in the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Community Hospices of America. The family would like to thank
Community Hospices of America and her caregiver, Patsy Windham, for all that they
have done for their Aunt Ruth.
McCauley, Aggie (Gilbert) 18 Sep 1893 – 25 Jun 1995 CCH-N 5 Jul 1995
[Note: Daughter of George & Nan Gilbert; married 25 Feb 1920 Orville McCauley]
Aggie McCauley 101, Nixa, died Sunday, June 25, 1995 in Ozarks Methodist
Manor, Marionville. She was born September 18, 1893 in Cassidy, the daughter of
George and Nan Gilbert. She married Orville McCauley on February 25, 1920, in
Springfield. She had been an active member of Cassidy Methodist Church since an early
age. Survivors include: her husband, Orville; three children, Edith Herndon, Montlake
Terrace, Washington, Dwight, McCauley, Richmond, Indiana, and Jim McCauley and his
wife, Delma, Nixa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a nephew, Tommy
Gilbert, Nixa. Services were Wednesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Alfred Blair officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery, Ozark.
McCauley, Annas Essie (Cook) 18 Jan 1900 - 4 Jan 1957 CCR 10 Jan 1957 p1
[Note: married Otis McCauley]
Funeral services for Mrs. Annas Essie Cook McCauley, 56, who died January 4 at
St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, were held Sunday, January 6 At 2:00 p. m. in the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. W. E. Dowell of Springfield officiating. Burial was
in McCauley Cemetery, west of Ozark under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. A
native of the Prospect community southeast of Ozark, she spent her entire lifetime in the
Ozark community and was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include
her husband, Otis McCauley; one son, Don McCauley and one daughter, Mrs. Genevieve

Adams, all of Rt. 1, Nixa, four grandchildren, one brother, Homer Cook of Rt. 1, Ozark
and six sisters, Mrs. Etta Wasson and Mrs. Emma Stevens, both of Springfield, Mrs.
Vada Florence and Mrs. Laura Murphy, both of California, and Mrs. Beulah Hanks and
Mrs. Ada Murphy, both of Wichita, Kan.
McCauley, Carl F. 1911 - 2 Jul 1964
CCR 9 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Son of David Frank & Bertha Mae (Redman) McCauley]
Carl F. McCauley, 53, a Springfield building contractor, died at 2:30 a.m.
Thursday July 2 at Burge Protestant Hospital after suffering a heart attack Wednesday.
He was born in Ozark but moved to Springfield as a youth. He was a member of the old
Boy Scout Band under R. R. Robertson and served as director of music at Glenstone
Baptist Church of which he was a member. Survivors are his wife, Marie of the home;
two daughters, Miss Nancy McCauley and Miss Mary Ann McCauley, both of the home;
a son, David L. McCauley, Springfield; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. F. McCauley,
Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Hazel Hartley, also of Springfield. Funeral services were at
3:30 p.m. Friday at Klingner Chapel with the Rev. James T. Shirley officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery.
McCauley, Earl 1888 - 25 Aug 1973 OH 6 Sep 1973 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas Francis Marion & Sarah Elizabeth (McCauley) McCauley;]
Earl McCauley, native of the Ozark community, died August 25, Long Beach,
California. Funeral services were held Aug. 28. Mrs. McCauley resides at 1329 E. 1st St.,
Apt. 6, Long Beach, Calif. 90802.
McCauley, Earshel E. “Epp”
1888 - 10 Jun 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: married Octa L.]
Earshel E. “Epp” McCauley, 80, of Springfield, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the
Davis Rest Home after a lingering illness. Mr. McCauley who moved to Springfield 35
years ago, was born and reared in Christian County. He retired as a Frisco machinist in
1957 after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Octa L.; one sister, Mrs. Laura
Gibson, Sunshine Acres Rest home; one twin brother, Earl F., Long Beach, Calif.; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Klingner
Chapel with the Rev. William Spindler officiating, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
McCauley, Edna N. (Miles) 23 Jan 1872 - 23 Aug 1968 CCR 29 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married James Russell McCauley 4 Jul 1872 - 15 Sep 1955]
Mrs. Edna N. McCauley, 96, of Springfield, died at 12:50 a.m. Friday in St.
John’s Hospital after a short illness. A professional writer, Mrs. McCauley wrote much
poetry and was a member of South National Church of Christ. She had lived in Nixa most
of his life. She was the widow of James R. McCauley, a well-known farmer and
stockman. Surviving are a son, Orville, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Dewey Hulse,
Springfield, and Mrs. C. M. Powell, Clever; nine grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren,
and two great, great grandchildren. Services were in Nixa at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris
Chapel . Evangelist John H. Alley officiated with burial in McCauley Cemetery.

McCauley, Henrietta Pauline (Boehme) Leonard 18 Oct 1898 - 25 Jul 1991 NN-E 1
Aug 1991
[Note: Daughter of Theodore E. & Pauline Boehme; married ? Leonard; married 13 Oct
1960 Otis McCauley]
Henrietta Pauline McCauley, 92, Ozark, died at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, July 25,
1991, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Oct. 18, 1898, in Fair Grove, to
Theodore E. and Pauline Boehme. She moved to Ozark in 1941 and was a member of
United Presbyterian Church in Ozark for 50 years. She is survived by her daughter, Mary
Scates, and her husband, Eddie, LaGrange, Texas; a stepdaughter, Genevieve Adams,
Nixa; a sister, Matilda Trantham, Springfield; two grandsons, Robert Moentnish, and his
wife, Minnie, LaGrange, Texas, and David L. Novak, Tamuning, Guam; and several
nieces and nephews and other relatives. Services were Tuesday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark, with Dr. Robert E. Brueck officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery.
McCauley, Jerome Arnold 29 Oct 1874 - 11 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas Francis Marion & Sarah Elizabeth (McCauley) McCauley;
married 17 Jan 1900 Mary Agnes O’Neil]
Funeral services for Jerome Arnold McCauley, 82, a native of Christian County,
who died Thursday, July 11 were held Sunday, July 14 at 3:30 p.m. in the Chaffin
Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in the Richmond
Cemetery. [Note - stone is in Richwoods Cemetery]
He was born October 29, 1874, the son of Thomas and Sarah Elizabeth
McCauley. On January 17, 1900, he was united in marriage to Mary Agnes O’Neil and to
this union three children were born. One son, Roy, died in infancy. Mr. McCauley was a
member of the Cassidy Methodist church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes, two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Whittington of Ozark and
Mrs. Nelle Gray of Wichita, Kan.; two grandchildren, Jack Whittington of Springfield
and John David Whittington, Ozark; three great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Martha
Goddard of Richards, Mo., Mrs. Maggie Rader of Nixa and Mrs, Laura Gibson of
Springfield; two brothers, Ershel McCauley of Springfield and Earl McCauley of Long
Beach, Calif.
McCauley, John L. 6 Nov 1848 - 11 Aug 1923 CCR 17 Aug 1923 p 1
[Note: married 7 Nov 1867 Belle Chaffin]
John L. McCauley, a prosperous farmer living three miles west of Ozark, died
about 6:00 p.m. in the Springfield hospital, Saturday, August 11, 1923, aged 74 years, 9
months and 5 days. The remains were brought to Ozark by T. B. Chaffin and prepared for
burial in the undertaking rooms before being taken to his home. Funeral services were
held at the residence Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. A. Grubaugh with burial in
the McCauley Cemetery. Deceased leaves two children, one son, Mr. Sam McCauley and
one daughter, Mrs. Oliver Stine, to mourn the loss of a father.
AND
McCauley, John L. 6 Nov 1848 - 11 Aug 1923
CCR 24 Aug 1923 p 1
John L. McCauley was born in Washington County, Virginia November 6, 1848
and died August 11, 1923 aged 74 years, 9 months and 5 days. Mr. McCauley moved to
Missouri with his parents in the early fifties when they settled on a farm two miles west

of Ozark, when he lived until his death. He was married to Belle Chaffin November 7,
1867. To this union was born six children, one daughter and three sons having preceded
him in death. He leaves one son, Samuel F. McCauley and one daughter, Mrs. Vada
Stine, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He had taken and raised J. A.
Jones of Ozark from five years of age until he was married. He was converted about one
year ago. Funeral services were held in the residence about two miles west of Ozark
conducted by Rev. J. A., Grubaugh where a large number of relatives and old friends
gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. He was laid to rest in the McCauley
Cemetery Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 p.m. He was an honest, upright citizen, a good
neighbor, loved by all who knew him. Signed, a friend.
McCauley, Mary Agnes (O’Neil) 27 Jan 1877 - 21 Oct 1964
CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert and Sarah A. (Littlejohn) O’Neil; married Jerome Arnold
McCauley]
Mrs. Agnes McCauley, 87, of the Richwood community west of Ozark, died at
5:30 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 21 in St. John’s Hospital. She was a member of the Cassidy
Methodist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Whittington, of the home
and Mrs. Nell Gray, Wichita; two grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Ralph Turner
and the Rev. Huber Galloway officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
McCauley, Mary Margaret “Maggie” (Glenn) 6 Aug 1872 - 6 Jul 1955 CCR 14 Jul
1955 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie McCauley, 82, who died July 6 at the Goss Rest
Home in Springfield where she had been a resident the past six years were held last
Saturday at the Selmore Christian Church with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was
in Glenn Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong
resident of Christian County, the deceased was a charter member of the Selmore
Christian Church. She is survived by an adopted daughter, Mrs. Lon Atterberry of
Detroit, Mich. three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
McCauley, Meda (DeBoie) 3 Jan 1897 - 16 Oct 1979 OH 18 Oct 1979 p12
[Note: Daughter of Stephen Lee & Lillie Ann (Ellingsworth) DeBoie; married Frederick
E. McCauley 28 Jan 1886 - 14 Apr 1982]
Mrs. Meda McCauley, 82, Highlandville, died Tuesday at St. John’s Regional
Health Center, after a short illness. She was a member of Highlandville Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Fred E.; one daughter, Mrs. Pauline Payne, Springfield;
one brother, Bea DeBoie, Highlandville; three sisters, Mrs. Nomel Powers, Highlandville,
Mrs. Mabel Bader, Nixa and Mrs. Nona Harris, Ozark; three grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren.
AND
McCauley, Meda (DeBoie) 3 Jan 1897 - 16 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Meda McCauley, 82, Highlandville, were held Oct, 18 in Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery west of
Ozark. Mrs. McCauley died Oct. 16 at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield,
after a short illness.

McCauley, Olivia Gale (DeClue) 7 Aug 1952 - 4 Aug 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989 & NN-E 10
Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Donald & Jessie (Boyer) DeClue; married Steven McCauley]
Olivia Gale McCauley, 36, of Nixa, died at 4:55 a.m. Aug. 4 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Services for Mrs.
McCauley were held Aug. 7 at the Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Dennis
Johnson officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery, Ozark. Mrs. McCauley was born
Aug. 7, 1952 in Bonneterre, Missouri. Surviving are her husband, Steven McCauley, of
the home; two daughters, Sara McCauley, of the home, and Jodie Allen, San Diego,
California; her mother, Jessie Hale, Springfield; her father, Donald DeClue, Potosi,
Missouri; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Boyer, Cadet; a sister, LaDonna
Morris, Springfield; and numerous aunts, uncles and a host of friends.
McCauley, Orville 20 Sep 1895 – 26 May 1997 CCH-N 31 May 1997
[Note: Son of James Russell & Edna Nancy (Miles) McCauley; married 25 Feb 1920
Aggie Gilbert]
Orville McCauley, 101, died Monday, May 26, 1997, in Ozarks Methodist Manor,
Marionville, of complications from pneumonia. He was born September 20, 1895, and
was the son of James Russell and Edna Nancy (Miles) McCauley. On February 25, 1920,
he married Aggie Gilbert. They were married seventy-five years before her death in
1995. Mr. McCauley lived throughout his life in Nixa. He and Aggie lived in the same
house for more than seventy-four years. He was a member of Cassidy Methodist Church.
Farming was a livelihood, career and a passion for Orville McCauley. In 1925 he started
a custom thrashing operation and ran a thrashing machine rig for 30 years, thrashing
grain in Christian County and southern Greene County. He thrashed grain from land
known today as Battlefield Mall, the Medical Mile, Chesterfield Village, and Parkcrest
Shopping Center. He was a very progressive and innovative farmer. He was one of the
first farmers to use and promote the use of commercial fertilizer. The first test of Boron, a
widely-used ingredient in alfalfa fertilizer today, was conducted on his farm in 1948. He
was the first farmer in Christian County to raise a measured and documented hundred
bushels of corn to the acre. He was the first farmer in the state of Missouri to raise
certified orchard grass seed and delivered the first load of fescue seed ever processed by
the Nixa Hardware and Seed Company. He received many local, county, and state awards
for diversified farming, soil conservation, balanced farming, and leadership in the
agriculture extension programs. In 1960 he discovered a second passion in life when he
purchased a Jumbo steam traction engine, just like the one he ran for his father when he
was 13 years old. From that beginning grew a collection of immaculately-restored steam
traction engines. He was a member of Ozarks Steam Engine Association. In 1965, at the
age of seventy, he was invited to demonstrate one of his steam engines at Silver Dollar
City’s National Festival of Craftsman. For the next twenty-five years he demonstrated at
Silver Dollar City with as many as three engines. He spent many hours visiting with
steam enthusiasts from all over the nation. At ninety-four, he reluctantly retired due to
health. Preceding him in death were: his wife, Aggie; a daughter, Alys Evelyn Scholten;
and two sisters, Eula Hulse Claussen and Lennie Powell. Survivors include: three
children, Edith Herndon, Mountlake Terrace, Washington, Dwight McCauley, Richmond,

Indiana; and Jim McCauley and his wife, Delma, Nixa; eight grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, May 20, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Ozarks Methodist
Manor.
McCauley, Sam F. 1 Nov 1876 - 21 Jan 1960 CCR 29 Jan 1960 p1
[Note: son of John & Bell (Chaffin) McCauley]
Funeral services for Sam F. McCauley, 83, were held Saturday, Jan. 22, in the
Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in the McCauley
Cemetery. Mr. McCauley was a retired farmer in the Richwood community, and a
member of the Cassidy church. Survivors include one son, Otis McCauley; a sister, Veda
Stine; two grandchildren, Mrs. Genevieve Adams and Don McCauley; five great
grandchildren, Dale, Mike and Bruce Adams, Jennifer and Steven McCauley and one
foster brother, J. A. “Leck” Jones. His wife, the former Myrtle Eoff, preceded him in
death by 14 years.
McChristy, Lillian B. d 10 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
Lillian B. McChristy, originally of Nixa, died Sept. 10, 1991 at Shawnee Mission
Medical Center. She was born in Nixa and spent most of her life in Kansas City, Kan.
She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include her son, James
Carlton McChristy, Long Beach, Calif.; two daughters, Donna Peterson and Vonda
Higbee, both of Olathe, Kan.; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Services were held Sept. 12 at Maple Hill Chapel, Kansas City, Kan. Burial was in Maple
Hill Cemetery.
McClain, Marcaleene Arana (Little) Orcutt 15 Jun 1919 - 24 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Floyd & Lula Alice (Williams) Little; married Charlie Orcutt; married
25 Jul 1981 Charles McClain ]
Marcaleene Arana McClain, 82, Clever, died at 10:10 p.m. Sunday, February 24,
2002, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born June 15, 1919 in Clever, Mo., the
daughter of Floyd and Lula Alice (Williams) Little. Marcaleene was united in marriage to
Charles McClain on July 25, 1981, and he survives. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a previous husband, Charlie Orcutt; an infant daughter; and a brother, Raymond.
She is also survived by a son and his wife, Ronney and Jan Estes, Galena; three
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday,
February 27, 2002, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Nilene McKnight
officiating. Burial will be in Pope Cemetery, Clever. Clever Chapel will be open today,
with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. February 27, 2002 Springfield News-Leader.
McClease, Darrel W.1931 - 21 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
NIXA - Rosary services for Darrel W. McClease, 42, of Route 1, Nixa, will be at
7 p.m. Monday in Whelchel Chapel in Branson. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, with the Rev. Raymond Orf officiating. Burial
will be in Ozark Memorial Cemetery in Branson. Mr. McClease died Friday morning in
Martin Luther Hospital, Anaheim, Calif. after a long illness. Among survivors is a sister,
Mrs. Alba Cunningham of Cape Fair.

McClellan, Captola Mae (Gossage) 9 Apr 1916 - 13 Oct 2006 SN-L 15 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles Calvin & Dollie Elizabeth (Bible) Gossage; married Arthur
McClellan]
After a brief illness and a beautiful life, Captola Mae Gossage McClellan went
home to be with her Lord Jesus October 13, 2006, at the Baptist Home in Ozark. She was
born April 9, 1916, in Flat River Missouri, the daughter of Charles Calvin Gossage and
Dollie Elizabeth Bible Gossage. She was preceded in death by her parents and four
brothers, Flavis, Charles, Thomas and William Gossage, and is survived by one sister,
Violet Owen, Rock Island, Ill., and John Gossage, Springfield, Va. Immediate survivors
include her husband, Arthur, of 69 years, of the Baptist Home, Ozark, Mo.; one daughter,
Patricia Gann and her husband, Don, Holts Summit, Mo.; and two sons, David McClellan
and his wife, Allie, Naples, Fla., and Tom McClellan and his wife, Norma, Springfield;
seven grandchildren: Tom Gann and his wife, Mindy, Lee Summit, Mo., Susan
Washburn and her husband, Keith, Prairie Village, Christopher McClellan, Sarasota, Fla.,
Marcie Renyer and her husband, Tony, Goddard, Kan., Joy Richardson and her husband,
Rob, Kansas City, Kan., Lisa McClellan, Phoenix, Ariz., and Tyler McClellan, Phoenix,
Ariz.; 14 great-grandchildren and a host of cherished friends. She was a member of Grant
Avenue Baptist Church where for many years she was active in the church ministry in so
many ways, including teaching Sunday School, being a youth leader and helping others
in the outreach ministry. Her commitment to Christian service was evidenced throughout
her life as she always practiced placing Jesus first, others second and herself last. She
spread encouragement and cheer to everyone she met even in the most recent days. She
was dedicated to making others happy. Captola valued and enjoyed her family and was a
loving and faithful wife. She loved all natural things including birds, flowers, creeks and
leaves. She was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing and needlework.
She was a gracious and wonderful Christian who will be missed greatly. A memorial
service to celebrate her life is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30 at the Baptist Home with the
Rev. O.V. Dodson officiating. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Baptist
Home under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Baptist Home in Ozark.
McCloud, Darleen (Crabtree) 26 Jul 1925 – 18 Feb 1995 CCH-N 22 Feb. 1995
[Note: Daughter of Walter E. & Leona (Koch) Crabtree; married 16 Mar 1941 William F.
“Mac” McCloud]
Darleen McCloud, 69, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 18, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born July 26, 1925, in St. Louis, the daughter of Walter E. and
Leona Koch Crabtree. She was a graduate of Hodgen School in St. Louis. On March 16,
1941, she was united in marriage to William F. “Mac” McCloud, and to this union five
children were born. She was employed as a Nurse Assistant at St. John’s Mercy Medical
Center in St. Louis and St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, having retired
in 1986. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter E. Crabtree; her husband,
William F. “Mac” McCloud; her son, William F. “Billy McCloud; her grandson, Darren
J. Hammett; and one sister, Shirley Reddick.
Survivors include her mother, Leona
Crabtree, Nixa; four daughters, Phyllis J. McCloud and Sharron S. Baumgartner, both of
Ozark, Cheryl L. Newberry and her husband Michael, Chesterfield, and Vicky A.

Hitchcock and her husband Randy, Billings; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
one brother, Ted Crabtree, St. Louis; many nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral mass
will be celebrated Friday, Feb. 24, 1995, at Ascension Church in Chesterfield with Father
Joseph Pins officiating. Burial will be in Jefferson Barricks National Cemetery in St.
Louis. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday Feb. 23, 1995, at Baue Funeral Home
in St. Charles. Local arrangements are under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa.
McCloud, Phyllis Jean 20 Jun 1942 – 3 Mar 2000 CCH-N 15 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of William Fisk & Darleen (Crabtree) McCloud]
Phyllis Jean McCloud, 57, Ozark, passed away at 4:05 p.m. Friday, March 3,
2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Phyllis was born June 20, 1942, in St.
Louis to William Fisk and Darleen (Crabtree) McCloud. She loved her family and many
friends and enjoyed computers and academics. A Navy veteran, she served 8 years in Full
Military Service and 15 years in the Reserves. Phyllis was a Lab Analyst for the United
States Customs Service and, also, touched many lives as an Emergency Medical
Technician for numerous hospitals. She was preceded in death by her parents,
grandparents, a brother, William “Bill” McCloud, two nephews, Dean and Darren
Hammett; and a brother-in-law, Peter Baumgartner. Phyllis is survived by three sisters;
Sharron Baumgartner, Ozark, Cheryl Newberry and husband, Michael, Katy, Texas; and
Vicky Hitchcock and husband, Randy, Billings; three nephews, Daniel Hammett and wife
Holly, Silex; Alex Newberry, Katy, Texas; and Ryan Hitchcock, Billings; two nieces,
Patricia McCloud, Marthaville; Ashley Newberry, Katy, Texas; two great-nephews, Evan
and Andy Hammett and a great-niece, Taylor Hammett, Silex; special friend, Al Alfultis
of Ozark, and many other friends and relatives to mourn her passing. Graveside services
with Full Military Honors was 9 a.m., Wed., Mar. 8, 2000 at Jones-Chastain Cemetery,
Nixa with the Reverend Warren Todd officiating. Cremation was under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home. No visitation was planned. .
McCloud, William F. “Billy” 7 Sep 1960 – 29 Jan 1995 CCH-N 8 Mar 1995
[Note: Son of William F. “Mac” & Darleen (Crabtree) McCloud; married Connie]
William F. (Billy) McCloud, 34, formerly of Lincoln County, died Sunday, Jan.
29, 1995, in his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1960, in. Troy, the son of William F. (Mac)
and Darleen Crabtree McCloud. He attended Sacred Heart and Lincoln County RIII
schools and was the owner and operator of Jefferson County Auto Electric in Arnold. He
married Connie Guenther, June 30, 1994, in St. Louis. He was preceded in death by his
father, William F. (Mac) McCloud; his grandfather, Walter E. Crabtree; and one nephew,
Darren J. Hammett. Survivors include his wife, Connie, Hartland, Mich.; a daughter,
Patricia Charlene McCloud, Cahokia, Ill.; his mother, Darleen McCloud, Ozark; his
grandmother, Leona Crabtree, Nixa; four sisters, Phyllis McCloud and Sharron
Baumgartner, Ozark, Cheri Newberry and her husband Mike, Chesterfield, and Vicky
Hitchcock and her husband Randy, Billings; many nephews, nieces and friends. Funeral
services were held at the Jones-Chastain Cemetery, Nixa, Saturday, March 4, 1995.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Edgewood Alumni Association, c/o St.
John's Mercy Medical Center, 615 S. New Ballas Rd., Creve Coeur, MO 63141.

McCombs, June Edna 1914 - 21 Sep 2006 SN-L 24 Sep 2006
June Edna McCombs, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Thursday in Mercy Villa.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph
Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home
McConnell, Abby Lucretia “Cretia” (Gooch) 11 Oct 1895 - 25 Sep 1989 NN-E 28 Sep
1989
[Note: Daughter of John & Elizabeth (McDaniel) Gooch; married Seymour F.
McConnell.24 Oct 1890 - 11 Jul 1980]
Abby Lucretia McConnell, 93, of Nixa; died Sunday in her home. Mrs.
McConnell was born Oct. 11, 1895 in Nixa, to John and Elizabeth McDaniel Gooch, and
was a member of Nixa Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Seymour McConnell. Survivors include four daughters, Rayma Young, Nixa, Elba
Gwaltney Milligan, Hemet, Calif., Glenn Frazier, Clever, and Norma Hecox, Wichita,
Kan.; a son, James C. McConnell, Broken Arrow, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and 23 greatgrandchildren. Services were Wednesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev.
Winford C. Lee officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Memorials may be made
to McConnell Cemetery Fund.
McConnell, Annie Pearl (McDaniel) 1 Dec 1876 - 30 Jun 1957 CCR 4 Jul 1957 p1
[Note: Daughter of James & Mary Ellen McDaniel; married Lenza McConnell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Pearl McConnell, 80, who died Sunday, June 30
at her home northwest of Nixa were held Tuesday, July 2 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Floyd Courtney officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. McConnell was born near Ozark, the daughter
of James and Mary Ellen McDaniel. Her husband, Lenza McConnell, preceded her in
death in August 1956. She was a member of the Christian church. Survivors include one
son, Lloyd McConnell of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Iva Hedgpeth and Mrs. Ida
Payne, both of Nixa and Mrs. Marie Garrison and Mrs, Lynn Leming both of Springfield;
10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Roy McDaniel of route 1,
Brookline and Ed McDaniel of Myrtle, MO.
McConnell, Carmen Okla 18 Feb 1916 - 25 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Harvey W & Maud Brown McConnell; married 18 Mar 1939 Mabel
Inman]
Mr. Carmen Okla McConnell, age 83, Nixa, passed away Thursday, Nov. 25,
1999 at 8:37 p.m. in Cox Medical Center South. Carmen was born Feb. 18, 1916, in
Nixa, to Harvey W and Maud Brown McConnell, who preceded him in death. He was
also preceded in death by his sisters, Vesta Maples, Mae Edwards, Opal Jones, Marie
Inman, and by his brother, Lowell McConnell. He was a 1936 graduate of Nixa High
School and played basketball all four years. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps
for three years. He was the Nixa Cheese Factory superintendent, a service station owner
and operator, a Christian County surveyor, and in later years, a farmer. Carmen was
united in marriage to Mabel Inman on March 18, 1939, and is survived by her. He is also
survived by three daughters and their husbands, Linda and Larry Noe, Nixa, Connie and

Eddie Jones, Billings, and Marsha and Raymond Crotts, Nixa; four grandchildren,
Jennifer Noe Baltes and husband Tim, St. Louis, Brian Noe and wife Cindy, Ozark,
Emily Crotts, Nixa, Kim Jones and wife Angie, Billings; four great-grandchildren, Taylor
and Madison Noe, Ozark, and Stasia and Kanaan Jones, Billings; and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with the Reverend Billy Skinner officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
McConnell, Clarence H.
13 Dec 1874 - 9 Jan 1956 CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4
[Note: Son of John K. & Mattie (Butler) McConnell; married 29 Aug 1904 Amy
Gertrude Roberts]
Clarence H. McConnell was born December 13, 1874 near Republic, Mo, the son
of John K. and Mattie Butler McConnell. On August 29, 1904, he was united in marriage
to Amy Gertrude Roberts, a native of Sparta, and to this union three children were born.
Mr. and Mrs. McConnell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary August 20, 1954.
Mr. McConnell was converted in 1924 and later united with the Hood Methodist Church
at Republic of which he was a member at the time of his death. He entered into rest
January 9, 1956 at his home at Republic, at the age of 81 years and 27 days. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Amy Gertrude McConnell of the home; two sons, Russell
McConnell of Springfield, Mo. and Paul McConnell of Republic; a daughter, Mrs. Edith
Nance of Paramount, Calif.; four grandchildren, Gene McConnell of Springfield, Paul
David and Dickie McConnell of Republic and Johnny Mack Wise of Tucson, Ariz; two
brothers, James McConnell of Kansas City, Kan and Clyde McConnell of Little Rock,
Ark; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Criswell of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Treasa Carpenter of
Englewood, Calif; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held
January 11, 1956, 2:00 p.m. in the Hood Methodist Church at Republic, Mo with the Rev.
Al Smith officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever.
McConnell, Clyde W. 25 Aug 1904 - 29 Apr 1989 NE 4 May 1989
[Note: Son of Homer E & Cora (Gibson) McConnell; married Verna A. 26 Oct 1908 - 2
Feb 1982]
Clyde W. McConnell, 84, Ozark, died Saturday evening, April 29 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Born in Nixa, he was a life long resident of
Christian County. He was a retired Superintendent of Ozark Schools, serving in the
system for 44 years. He was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include
a son, Anthony McConnell, Ozark; two granddaughters; two sisters, Lois Campbell,
Highlandville, and Helen Pierce, Batesville, Ark.; and his stepmother, Elsie McConnell,
Nixa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Verna. Services were at 5 p.m. Tuesday,
May 2 in Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Michael and the Rev. Faust
Matthews officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery, Nixa. Contributions are suggested
to the American Heart Association.
McConnell, Dana Ginna 15 Jun 1939 - 28 Nov 2004 SN-L 29 Nov 2004 & CCH-N 1
Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lowell E. & Fannie (Cox) McConnell; CCH-L spells middle name
Ginna]

Dana Ginna McConnell, age 65, of Nixa, passed from this life on Sunday, Nov.
28, 2004, at 4:30 a.m., surrounded by her friends after a courageous short battle with
pancreatic cancer. Dana was born June 15, 1939, the only child of Fannie (Cox)
McConnell and Lowell E. McConnell in Springfield, Mo. Dana's early years were spent
in southern Texas, Kansas, and northern Missouri while her dad traveled building post
offices. When Dana was five years old, Lowell and Fannie bought their family farm west
of Nixa and built a house so Dana could attend Nixa School and be close to family. Dana
attended all twelve years at Nixa, graduating from high school there. She attended Drury
College in Springfield and graduated with a degree in social work. After that, Dana spent
her entire life helping others both personally and professionally. She worked as a juvenile
officer for multiple counties from 1965 until 1969, was executive director of the YWCA
in Springfield for a time, worked as a social worker in the prison system of Missouri, and
as a medical social worker at Doctor's Hospital, Park Central Hospital, and Community
Hospital in Springfield. In 1985, Dana helped start her own business of operating assisted
living facilities and worked as a social worker in those facilities until her death. Dana was
preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. She is survived by several cousins and
many, many friends. Dana always tried to help others and fix their problems, putting
others before herself. Dana loved to garden, read, travel and collect antiques. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. Dana's special friends, Glenda Stein and Kenny and
Linda Rogers, give special thanks to all the family and friends who offered support
through prayer, visits, phone calls, food and sitting with Dana during her illness. A
special thanks also to Dr. Grisalano for the compassionate care and concern he provided
Dana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery,
south of Nixa. Friends may call at the funeral home from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday for
viewing. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford,
Mo., or to Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks, Resident Activity Fund, Nixa.
McConnell, Donald Lars “Bud” 2 May 1933 - 21 Sep 2003 SN-L 23 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Donald C. & Florence McConnell; married Barbara]
Donald Lars "Bud" McConnell was born May 2, 1933, and went to be with his
Lord and Savior on Sept. 21, 2003, after a two-year battle with cancer. In 1989, he retired
from NASA. He was active in the Republican Party in Christian County. Mr. McConnell
was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Quincy, Ill., and was a NARFE member. He was
an active Toastmaster, winning many contests. He was a member of the Cassidy United
Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and served as a lay speaker. He had
also taught Sunday School in Lancaster, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Donald C. and Florence McConnell, and an older brother, Wiley McConnell, all of
Quincy, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Barbara; his son, Donald R. McConnell and wife
Julia of Long Beach, Calif.; his daughter, Linnea Sue Garner and husband Randy, and
grandsons Michael, Benjamin and Wiley, all of Pomona Park, Fla.; a stepson, Neal
Stumbo of Ozark; a stepdaughter, Debra Linscome and husband Steven and step
grandson, Christopher, of Kings Beach, Calif.; and a sister, Mary Mahoney and husband
Pat of Quincy, Ill. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Harold Peters officiating. Burial will follow in
Richwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to

service time on Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army.
Springfield News-Leader, September 23, 2003.
McConnell, Elsie (Arndt) 27 Nov 1897 - 22 Jan 1995
Elsie Arndt McConnell, born 27 November 1897 and died 22 January 1995.
Services at Greenlawn Funeral Home South Springfield MO, 1:00 p.m. Wednesday 25
January 1995. Officiating is Mike Brazle, singers are Norma Amis, Nadine Ebrite, Gene
Barnes, David Dockery, Rex Taylor, Frank Delo, Paula Nevatt, and Marilyn Anderson.
Escorts are, Bill Smith, Harry Campbell, Larry Buffington, Bill Arndt, Ralph McDaniel,
Bill O’Neal, Jack Glidewell, Glen Edwin Owen and Anthony McConnell. Interment is
in Payne Cemetery, Christian County. Contributed by Marcia Haworth and Becky
Schimek.
McConnell, Ernest d 28 May 1961 CCR 1 Jun 1961 p6
[MAY be b 1908 to Charley E. & Lillie (Rhea) McConnell - that is the only Ernest
McConnell on 1910 Christian County census; Ernest did not marry in Christian County,
wife’s maiden name is unknown and Charley & Lillie are not buried here]
Ernest McConnell of Van Nuys, Calif, former Nixa resident, died Monday
afternoon in an automobile accident, according to word received here by relatives, He
had lived in California for more than 20 years. Survivors are his wife, Georgia, three
sons, Charles, Bryan and Bill, all of California and two daughters, Mrs. Doris Ferrio of
Rock Springs, Wyo. and Mrs. Wanda Davis of California; a brother, George McConnell,
Sunland, Calif,; and five sisters. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
McConnell, Fannie Mae (Cox) 12 Mar 1912 - 1 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Myrtle (Pruitt) Cox; married 25 Dec 1933 Lowell McConnell]
Fannie Mae McConnell, age 90, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, January 1,
2003 in her home. Fannie was born March 12, 1912 in Jamesville, Missouri, to Fred and
Myrtle (Pruitt) Cox. She was married to Lowell McConnell on Christmas Day 1933 in
Nixa. Fannie and Lowell had one daughter, Dana. Fannie devoted her life to caring for
her family and many, many friends. Fannie was baptized into the Church of Christ,
Jamesville, Missouri, at the age of 19 and always lived her life as a positive person with
only good to say about others. Her favorite verse described her outlook on life even in
times of strife. "I shall pass thru this world but once. Any good that I do or any kindness I
show any human being, let me do it now and not defer it. For I shall not pass this way
again." Fannie was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell; her parents, Fred and
Myrtle (Pruitt) Cox; her brother, Paul Cox; and her sister, Fay Deulin Dennis. She is
survived by her daughter, Dana McConnell, Nixa, Missouri; several cousins, nieces and
nephews; and many, many friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 4, at
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in
Jamesville Cemetery, Jamesville. Friends and relatives may call at their convenience at
the funeral home from 1 to 7 p.m. today. Fannie will be greatly missed by all who had the
privilege of knowing her. Springfield News-Leader, January 3, 2003.
McConnell, Georgia (Nelson) 16 Nov 1909 - 1 Nov 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7

Services for Mrs. Georgia Nelson McConnell, 65, a former Christian County
resident and a Sherman Oaks, Calif. resident since 1939 were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
California in Canoga Park Chapel with burial in Valhalla Cemetery. Mrs. McConnell
died about 3 a.m. Saturday in a Van Nuys, Calif. hospital after a long illness. Mrs.
McConnell is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Doris Tremelling of Glen Rock, Wyo. and
Mrs. Wanda Davies, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; three sons, Bill and Charles, both of Canoga
Park, and Bryan of the state of Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Velma Smith, Nixa and Mrs.
Dorothy McDaniel, Ozark; a brother, Howard Nelson, Enterprise, Ala.; and 13
grandchildren.
McConnell, Harrison 3 Dec 1888 - 23 Nov 1966
CCR 1 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Rebecca Jane (Pope) McConnell]
Funeral services for Harrison McConnell, 77, a lifelong Nixa resident, were at 2
p.m. Friday, Nov. 25 in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating,
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Mr. McConnell, a retired farmer, died at 8:25 a.m.
Wednesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home at Ozark. Nieces and nephews survive.
McConnell, Harvey W. 7 Dec 1876 - 13 Jan 1955 CCR 20 Jan 1955 p1
Funeral services for Harvey W. McConnell, 78, who died January 13 at the home
of a son, Carmen at Nixa, were held Saturday afternoon at the McConnell Union Chapel
with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
He was a member of the Union Hill
Church. Survivors include two sons, Lowell and Carmen, both of Nixa; three daughters,
Mrs. Vesta Maples, Mrs. Mae Edwards and Mrs. Opal Jones, all of Nixa; 14
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; three brothers, Homer McConnell of Nixa and
Alex and Roscoe McConnell, both of Burbank, Calif; three sisters, Mrs. Apple
Thompson, Springfield, Mrs. Florence Boyts of Burbank and Mrs. Christie Steel of
Battlefield, Mo, other relatives and friends.
McConnell, Hobert 16 Mar 1898 - 19 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
[Note: Son of James Wright & Mary Frances (McCafferty) McConnell; married 5 Jul
1924 CCM Lydia Inmon 17 Nov 1904 - 22 Sep 1985]
NIXA - Services for Hobert McConnell, 80, Nixa, were held Sunday in Harris
Chapel here with Jack Richardson Officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial
Cemetery. Mr. McConnell died Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield
after a long illness. He was a lifelong Nixa resident and a retired farmer. He served for 20
years as a board member of the Agricultural Soil Conservation Services and was a
member of the James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Lydia;
two sons, Russell W., Marshfield and Tommy, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Harp, Nixa; a
brother Raymond F. McConnell, Nixa; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
AND
McConnell, Hobert 16 Mar 1898 - 19 Jan 1979
[Note: married Lydia]
Services for Hobert McConnell, 80, Nixa will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris
Funeral Home Chapel, here with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial will be in the
McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr. McConnell died at 8:26 a.m. Friday in the St.

John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a life long
resident of Nixa and a retired farmer. He served for 20 years as a board member of the
Agricultural Soil Conservation Service and was a member of the James River Chapel
Church of Christ. Survivors include; his wife, Lydia; two sons, Russell W. of Marshville,
and Tommy of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Harp of Nixa; a brother, Seymour F.
McConnell of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Keltner of Springfield and Mrs. Dora Moore
of Nixa; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader
January 20, 1979} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
McConnell, Homer E. 6 Jan 1881 - 11 Jun 1967 CCR 15 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & Sarah M. “Sallie” (Keltner) McConnell; married first Cora
Gibson 14 Jul 1882 - 17 Mar 1940; married second Elsie E. Arndt 27 Nov 1897 - 22 Jan
1995]
Homer E. McConnell, 86, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at his farm home, 2 1/2 miles
northwest of Nixa following a sudden illness. A member of the James River Chapel
Church of Christ, he is survived by his wife, Elsie; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Campbell,
Highlandville and Mrs. Helen Pierce, Batesville, Ark.; two sons, Chester A. of Nixa and
Clyde W. McConnell, superintendent of schools at Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Christie
Steele, Battlefield and Mrs. Florence Boyts, Burbank, Calif,; one brother, Roscoe of San
Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with burial in Payne Cemetery.
AND
McConnell, Homer E. 6 Jan 1881 - 11 Jun 1967
Homer E. McConnell, 86, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at his farm home 2 ½ miles
northwest of Nixa following a sudden illness. A member of the James River Chapel
Church of Christ, he is survived by his wife, Elsie; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Campbell,
Highlandville, and Mrs. Helen Pierce, Batesville, Ark.; two sons, Chester A. of Nixa, and
Clyde W. McConnell, superintendent of schools at Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Christie
Steele, Battlefield, and Mrs. Florence Boyts, Burbank, Calif.; one brother, Roscoe of San
Francisco, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held in Harris Chapel Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. with Mr. Bob White and Mr. Allen
Boyts officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 in the margin.
McConnell, Howard H. 5 Sep 1917 - 21 Jun 1972 CCR 27 Jul 1972 p5
[Note: Son of Ross T. & Myrtle (Wisner) McConnell; married Betty]
Howard H. McConnell, 54 of Nixa, died at 3 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital,
Mr. McConnell was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sons, Scott McConnell
of Highlandville and Dennis McConnell of St. Louis; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle McConnell
of Nixa; two brothers, Herman McConnell and Clay McConnell, both of Norwalk, Calif.
and one sister, Mrs. Elvalee Melton of Kingsland, Tex.. Funeral services were at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial
was in Payne Cemetery.
McConnell, Joe Frank 7 Apr 1871 - 7 Jan 1956

CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4

[Note: Son of John W. & Tilda E. McConnell; married 22 Feb 1894 Mary Slay]
Joe Frank McConnell was born April 7, 1871 near Nixa, Mo., the son of John W.
and Tilda E. McConnell. On February 22, 1894, he was united in marriage to Mary Slay
and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. Mr. McConnell was preceded in
death by one son, Alva, who died in 1931 and Mrs. McConnell who died July 13, 1945.
He entered into rest January 7, 1956, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mae Gregg of near
Nixa at the age of 84 years and 9 months. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Gregg include
one son, Kent McConnell of Kansas City, Kan; six grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren; two brothers, Harrison and Robert McConnell, both of Nixa; many other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Harris Funeral Chapel, January 9,
1956 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the McConnell
Memorial Cemetery northwest of Nixa.
McConnell, Joe Ross 4 Mar 1929 - 10 May 1953
[Note: Son of Ross T. & Myrtle (Wisner) McConnell]
Joe Ross McConnell, 24, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 5:10 a.m. yesterday at Ozark
Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the
Nixa community. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle McConnell of Route 1, Nixa;
three brothers, Howard and Clay of Norwalk, Calif., and John of Seattle, Wash.; a sister,
Mrs. Elva Lea Milton of Fairbanks, Alaska. Arrangements are under direction of Harris
of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
McConnell, Joe Ross 4 Mar 1929 - 10 May 1953 CCR 14 May 1953
Joe Ross McConnell, 24 of Ozark died at 5:10 a.m. Sunday at Ozark Osteopathic
Hospital following a short illness. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the Nixa
community. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Myrtle McConnell of Nixa.; three brothers,
Howard and Clay of Norwalk, Calif. and John of Seattle, Wash., a sister, Mrs. Elva Lee
Melton of Fairbanks, Alaska. Funeral services were Wednesday under direction of Harris
of Nixa.
McConnell, John Herman 30 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: Son of Ross T. & Myrtle (Wisner) McConnell]
Services for Herman McConnell, 67, Long Beach, Calif., were held Nov. 15 in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Mr. McConnell died Nov. 11 in California of natural causes. A Nixa native, he
had lived in California many years. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Myrtle
McConnell, Nixa; a brother, Clay R., Norwalk, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Elva Lee Melton,
Kingsland, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
McConnell, John Holland “Hollie” 24 Jan 1892 - 23 Oct 1954 CCR 28 Oct 1954 p3
[Note: married 14 Jul 1912 Lena Esta “Lennie” McCoy 30 Aug 1895 - 7 Aug 1974]
Hollie McConnell was born January 24, 1892 near Nixa, Mo. the son of W. J. and
Frances McConnell. He died October 23, 1954, at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 20
days in a Cheyenne, Wyo hospital after suffering a heart attack. He and Mrs. McConnell
were visiting a son, Clifford and family in Cheyenne. A resident of the Ozark community

for many years, he had been employed by the Frisco railroad in Springfield the past 14
years. At an early age, he became a member of the Prospect Baptist Church of which he
remained a faithful member. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lennie McConnell; a
daughter, Mrs. James L. “Clara” Wallace of Albuquerque, N. M.; two sons, Clifford of
Cheyenne, and Neal of Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Emery Hanks of Ozark; eight
grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2
o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark with Rev.
Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
McConnell, John Walter 21 Dec 1892 - 25 Aug 1960
CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: Son of William Alexander & Mary B. (Ray) McConnell]
Services for John Walter McConnell, 68 of Highlandville, a retired farmer who
died Sunday night at the Fayetteville Veterans Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. A veteran of World War I, he had lived most of his
life in the Nixa community, but had lived at Highlandville for the past eight years. He is
survived by four sons, Ray of Springfield, Okla of Amarillo, Texas, Clyde of Mira Loma,
Calif., and Wayne of Modesto, Calif/; a daughter, Mrs. Ed Springer of Kansas City; three
sisters, Mrs. Iva Wade and Mrs. Frank Gell, both of Springfield and Mrs. Lina Patton of
Nixa and 11 grandchildren.
McConnell, Lena Esta “Lennie” (McCoy) 30 Aug 1895 - 7 Aug 1974 OH 15 Aug
1974 p3
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Jefferson & Laura Virginia (Bilyeu) McCoy; married 14 Jul
1912 John Holland "Hollie" McConnell 24 Jan 1892 - 23 Oct 1954]
OZARK - Mrs. Lennie McConnell, 78, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 7:20
p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. She was a member of the
Prospect Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Clara Wallace, Albuquerque, N.
M.; two sons, Clifford of Phoenix, Ariz, and Joe Neal of Albuquerque, N. M; a brother,
Leonard McCoy; and a sister, Mrs. Ima Bunch, both of Ozark; nine grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery.
McConnell, Lowell E. 24 April 1911 - 27 Apr 1991 NN-E 9 May 1991
[Note: Son of Harvey W. & Maude A. (Brown) McConnell; married 25 Dec 1933 Fannie
Cox]
Lowell E. McConnell, 80, Nixa, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 1991, in his
home, following a long illness. He was born April 24, 1911 in Nixa, to Harvey and
Maude McConnell. On Dec. 25, 1933, he married Fannie Cox. They had a daughter,
Dana. McConnell worked as a carpenter, building post offices throughout the South and
Midwest until 1942, when he and his wife bought 20 acres near Nixa and built their
family home. They farmed and gardened and he continued to work with the postal service
until his retirement in 1973. In 1987, due to failing health, he and his wife sold their farm
and moved to Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Maude
McConnell; and his sisters, Mae, Marie and Opal. He is survived by his wife, Fannie, of
the home; a daughter, Dana McConnell, Nixa; a brother, Carmen McConnell, also of

Nixa; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. Services were Tuesday, April 30,
in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Revs. Joe Fahl and Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
McConnell, Lucy E. 16 Mar 1886 - 23 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Wright & Mary Frances (McCafferty) McConnell]
Miss Lucy McConnell 83, Nixa died at 6 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield where she had been taken following a fall in her home Wednesday. Miss
McConnell was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include three sisters,
Mrs. Artie Inman and Mrs. Dora Moore, both of Nixa and Mrs. Myrtle Keltner,
Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with James
Baysinger officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa.
McConnell, Mae (Hedgpeth) 19 Aug 1904 - 8 Aug 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of William James “Jim” & Nora (Shelton) Hedgpeth; married Chester
McConnell 5 Nov 1902 - 24 Sep 1986]
Mrs. Mae McConnell, 67, of Nixa died at 9 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. She and her husband, Chester A. McConnell, operated a grocery store in
Nixa from 1945 to 1952 and the Nixa Dairy Queen from 1956 to 1961. Survivors besides
the husband include a son Richard K. McConnell of Long Beach, Calif.; five brothers,
Roy, Ray, William. Leonard and Archie Hedgpeth, all of Nixa; and a sister, Mrs.
Florence Rhoades of Springfield. Services were at 2 p.m. today at Harris Chapel at Nixa
with the Rev. C. C. Keller and Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery.
McConnell, Maude A. (Brown) 11 Apr 1877 - 14 Feb 1952 CCR 21 Feb 1952
[Note: married Harvey W. McConnell 7 Dec 1876 - 13 Jan 1955]
Mrs. Maude A McConnell, 74, died Thursday afternoon at her home near Nixa
after a lingering illness. Mrs. McConnell was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community.
Surviving are her husband, Harvey McConnell; two sons, Lowell and Carmen
McConnell, both of near Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Vesta Maples; Mrs. Mae Edwards
and Mrs. Opal Jones, also of Nixa; 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Saturday afternoon in Nixa Christian church with Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in the McConnell Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa.
McConnell, Mettie (Pigg) 18 Feb 1910 - 2 Nov 1974 OH 7 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Paralee (Davis) Pigg; married Clarence L. McConnell 17
May 1911 - 18 May 1980]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mettie Pigg McConnell, 64 of Little Rock, Ark. were at
2 p.m. Tuesday in the Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Chapel with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery, under direction of Chapel of the
Ozark. Mrs. McConnell died at 10:18 p.m. Saturday in St. Vincent’s Hospital in Little
Rock after a long illness. She had lived in little Rock about one year, moving there from
Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Clarence L.; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Allen, Little
Rock; four sisters, Mrs. Opal Scott, Springfield, Mrs. Geneva Amos, Nixa, Mrs. Dee

Hedge, Victorville, Calif and Mrs. Margie Melton, Huntingdon, Pa. and five
grandchildren
McConnell, Myrtle (Wisner) 24 Apr 1890 - 16 Jul 1998 CCH-N
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Magalia (Goddard) Wisner; married 1909 Ross T.
McConnell]
Myrtle McConnell, age 108 of Nixa died Thursday, July 16, 1998 in Springfield.
She was born April 24, 1890 in Nixa and was the daughter of Robert and Magalia
(Goddard) Wisner. She attended Northview Country School, and in 1909 married Ross T.
McConnell. Together, they farmed and raised five children. Following the death of her
husband, Mrs. McConnell maintained the family farm and raised cattle until the age of
95. She was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Ross; three sons, Herman, Howard and Joe McConnell; a grandson, Max
Ronald Melton; and brothers and sisters, Robert, Mamie, Clyde, Eva and Ted. Survivors
include a daughter, Elva Lee Melton, Springfield; a son, Clay R. McConnell, Los
Angeles, CA; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A graveside service was
Saturday, July 18 in Payne Cemetery with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home.
McConnell, Peggy J. (Shumate) 18 May 1925 - 13 Jan 2006 SN-L 15 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Austin & Naomi Shumate; married 5 May 1944 Russell W.
McConnell]
Peggy J. McConnell, the beloved wife of Russell W. McConnell and cherished
mother of Dwayne and Jolene, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2006,
surrounded by her family. Peggy was born May 18, 1925, to Austin and Naomi Shumate.
She was the eldest of five children and married Russell May 5, 1944. Russell and Peggy
were married for 61 happy years. During that time, they lived predominately in the Nixa,
Springfield, and Marshfield, Missouri, areas and El Paso, Texas. After retiring, they
enjoyed traveling and visiting family and friends. Peggy was a devoted wife, mother and
friend during her lifetime. She loved cooking, homemaking, sewing, painting and playing
bridge. A highlight of her life was playing with her grandson, Daniel. Upon their last
move to Nixa, they placed their membership at Nixa Christian Church. Peggy is survived
by her husband, Russell W. McConnell; children, Dwayne McConnell and wife, Anne
Preston, Jolene Jackson and husband, Kerry Jackson, and one grandson, Daniel Jackson;
brother, John Shumate; and sisters, Altha Klepper and Dorothy Cheffey. She was
preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Austin Jr. A visitation will be held at
Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Missouri, on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. with funeral service on Wednesday, January 18, at 2 p.m., with burial in
McConnell Cemetery in Nixa, Missouri. Donations may be made to the SW Chapter
Alzheimer's Association, Glen Isle Center, 1500 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO
65804.
McConnell, Ray T. 25 Apr 1920 - 20 Jun 1977
Grave side services for Ray T. McConnell, 57, of Springfield will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial will be under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr.

McConnell died at 7:05 p.m. Monday in Park Central Hospital after a long illness. A
native of Nixa, he moved to Springfield in 1940. He was an Army Veteran, serving
during WW II and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Verna Springer,
Stillwater, Oklahoma; and three brothers, Okla of Texas and Clyde and Wayne both of
California. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader June 21, 1977} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
McConnell, Robby 6 Mar 1989 - 8 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Mark & Patty (Baldwin) McConnell]
Robby McConnell, infant son of Mark and Patty McConnell, Billings, died at Cox
Medical Center South March 8, two days after his birth. Graveside services for Robby
were held Much 11 in the Patterson Cemetery near Nixa, under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. The Rev. Lee Huitt officiated at the service. Robby is survived by
his parents; by one brother, Jason McConnell, and one sister, Cari Faith McConnell, both
of the home; his maternal grandparents, Rosalee Baldwin and Jim and Debbie Baldwin,
Springfield; his paternal grandparents, Paul and Norma McConnell; of Republic and
Gene and Phyllis McConnell, Billings; his maternal great-grandparents, Ray and Bea
Baldwin, Springfield and Ted and Lela Floyd, Rogersville; aunts and uncles.
McConnell, Robert L. Oct 1878 - 20 May 1964
CCR 27 May 1965 p3
[Note: Son of John W. & Rebecca Jane (Pope) McConnell]
Funeral services for Robert L. McConnell, 86, lifelong resident of the Nixa
community, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at Harris Chapel in Nixa. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. McConnell died at 8 p.m. Thursday in Bilyeu Nursing
Home in Ozark following a lingering illness. He is survived by a brother, Harrison, also
of Nixa; and several nieces and nephews.
McConnell, Ross T. 16 Aug 1890 - 20 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: Son of John Alexander & Nance E. (Aven) McConnell; married Myrtle Wisner 24
Apr 1890 - 16 Jul 1998]
Funeral services for Ross T. McConnell, 59-year-old farmer of near Nixa, who
died Sunday afternoon in the Haguewood hospital in Ozark, were held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Nixa Church of Christ, the Rev. J. Edward Dougherty
officiating. Burial was in Payne cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Myrtle McConnell; four sons, Howard
and Clay of Norwalk, Calif., John of Seattle, Wash., and Joe of the home; one daughter,
Mrs. Elva Lee Melton of Yokohoma, Japan; one brother, W.L. McConnell of Nixa; four
sisters, Mrs. Lucy Stewart and Mrs. Kate Owen, both of Battlefield, Mrs. Bertha Gooch
of Springfield and Mrs. Grace Aven of California.
McConnell, William Alexander
10 Mar 1867 - 5 May 1952
[Note: married Grace]
Death came at 4:15 o’clock Monday morning to William Alexander McConnell,
85-year-old pioneer resident of this section, at his home at 1509 West Olive, in
Springfield. He had been in declining health for a year. Born and reared in the Nixa
community, Mr. McConnell spent is entire life there and in the Brookline community and

in Springfield. He was a member of the Brookline Baptist Church. Mr. McConnell was
among the sturdy pioneers of this section and was thoroughly familiar with their
problems and hardships. He possessed the generous and hospitable characteristics of the
pioneer and was devoted to his family, friends and community. He is survived by his
widow, Grace of the home; two sons, Henry of Republic, Route 2 and John W. of
Kansas; four daughters, Mrs. Iva Wade and Mrs. Frank Geil, Springfield, Mrs. Lina Patta,
Nixa and Mrs. Hester Marcello of Sacramento, Cal.; one sister, Mrs. Ann Beverage of
Nixa; three brothers, Frank, Bob and Harrison McConnell, all of Nixa; seven stepchildren, Warren Allie, Clyde and Boone Allie of Soap Lake, Wash., Mrs. Jim Ivy,
Wichita, Kas., Mrs. Ora Bowler and Mrs. Earl Kitterman, both of Springfield; 21
grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held yesterday afternoon at the McConnell Chapel southeast of here and burial was
in the cemetery there.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner had a handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.
McConnell, William Loyd 2 Feb 1906 - 14 Jan 1972 OH 20 Jan 1972 p6
[Note: Son of William Linza & Annie Pearl (McDaniel) McConnell]
NIXA- Funeral services for Loyd McConnell, 65, Nixa, were held Monday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Ida Payne, Nixa, Mrs. Iva Hedgpeth, Nixa,
Mrs. Lynn Leming, Springfield and Mrs. Marie Garrison, Cedar Creek, Mo. Mr.
McConnell died last Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness.
AND
McConnell, William Loyd 2 Feb 1906 - 14 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
[Note: Son of William Linza & Annie Pearl (McDaniel) McConnell]
Loyd McConnell, 65, a lifelong resident of Nixa, died at 9 p.m. Friday in St.
John’s Hospital,, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. McConnell was a retired farmer.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Ida Payne, Nixa, Mrs. Iva Hedgpeth, Nixa, Mrs. Lynn
Leming, Springfield, and Mrs. Marie Garrison, Cedar Creek, Mo. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
was in Payne Cemetery.
McCord, Elmer Joe “Tug” 8 Feb 1924 - 25 Dec 2003 SN-L 28 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of William Martin & Maudie Alice (Points) McCord; married 26 Aug 1947
Betty Lou Thompson 27 Jan 1931 - 19 Aug 1998]
Elmer Joe "Tug" McCord, 79, Clever, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003,
in Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born Feb. 8, 1924, in Jamesville, Mo., the son
of William Martin and Maudie Alice (Points) McCord. He was united in marriage to
Betty Lou Thompson on Aug. 26, 1947. He was a retired truck driver for Clever Mill.
Mr. McCord had a strong will to live for his family. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Betty Lou, on Aug. 19, 1998; his parents; and a brother, Shorty. He is survived by
seven children and their spouses, Gary and Kenda McCord, and Larry and Robyn
McCord, all of Clever, Janice and Rusty Scott, Bellflower, Calif., Norma and Terry
Mooneyham, Republic, Wanda "Susie" and Terry Bean, Gale and Danny Daniels, and
Angie and Troy Davis, all of Clever; 20 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and two

sisters, Wilma Brayton and Maxine Hendrix, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, at Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with Rev. Larry Winfree and Rev. Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating. Burial will
follow in the Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30,
2003, in the funeral home.
McCord, James B. 19 Sep 1888 - 11 Jan 1969
CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: Son of John Edward & Missouri Jane (Butler) McCord; married first Ada;
married second Bea]
James B. McCord, 80, Ozark, died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient six days. He suffered from a threemonth illness. Mr. McCord owned and operated the McCord Shoe Store in Ozark for
several years, In recent years, he had operated a shoe repair shop on South Campbell
Street in Springfield. He had attended the First Baptist Church in Springfield. Surviving
are three sons, Clell, Kansas City, Jack, Kansas City, Kan. and Jimmy, with the U. S. Air
Force; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Stitt, East St. Louis, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Florence
Willoughby, Marshfield, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
McCord, Kathleen (Hanks) 29 Apr 1920 - 20 Sep 2006 SN-L 22 Sep 2006
[Note Daughter of Floyd Julian & Mary M. (Melton) Hanks; married ? McCord]
Kathleen McCord, 86, Springfield, passed away Sept. 20, 2006, in Maranatha
Village. She was born April 29, 1920, to Floyd and Mary Hanks. Kathleen was preceded
in death by her three brothers, Bill, Ray and Dorrell Hanks. She is survived by her four
children, Jack Skidmore, Jim Skidmore, Jerry Delashmit and Judy Kossen; 10
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and her sister, Florene Thompson, El Reno,
Okla. Graveside services are 10 a.m. today, Sept. 22, in National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to Seasons Hospice. Kathleen was a very
special woman who touched many lives. She will be missed dearly.
McCord, Lola Mae 31 Jan 1933 - 12 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
Lola Mae McCord, 54, of Billings, died Saturday in the home of her sister after a
short illness. Services for Mrs. McCord were held Tuesday in Meadors Chapel, Billings,
with the Rev. Raymond Schultz officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. Mrs.
McCord was the owner of Lola's Alterations in Springfield Fremont Center. She is
survived by two sons, Bennie, Columbus, Kansas, and Oscar, Kansas City; a daughter,
Dolly McQueen, Springfield; three sisters, Josephine Owens and Judy Lair, both of
Springfield, and Aline Teal, Billings; and four grandchildren.
McCord, Lon R. 3 Mar 1891 - 28 Mar 1948 CCR 15 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Bruce & ? (?) McCord; married 12 Mar 1930 Alice Watts]
Word was received in Ozark this week of the death of Lon R. McCord at the
Newman Memorial hospital in Emporia, Kansas, on March 28. Mr. McCord was born in
Ozark, Missouri, on March 3, 1891, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bruce McCord. He
moved to Emporia in 1914 and became a prominent farmer and stockman. He was united

in marriage to Miss Alice Watts in Emporia on March 12, 1930. He was a member of the
Boston Grange and of the American Legion. Funeral services were held at the RobertsBlue Funeral Home in Emporia with interment in the Evergreen cemetery in that city.
Graveside services were conducted by the Ball-McColm post of the American Legion.
Mr. McCord was a nephew of Mrs. Jane McCord of Ozark.
McCord, Maudie Alice (Points) 12 May 1904 - 27 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: married William Martin McCord]
Maudie Alice McCord, 85, of Clever, died Nov. 27 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. McCord were held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in the Meadors Chapel, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating. Burial
was in the Jamesville Cemetery. Mrs. McCord was a longtime resident of the Clever
community, and was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church. Her survivors
include two sons, Henry Lee “Shorty”, Republic, and Elmer “Tug”, Clever; two
daughters, Wilma Jean Brayton and Maxine Hendricks, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa; a
sister, Ada Wolfe, Brown Springs; 24 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and five
great-great-grandchildren.
AND
McCord, Maudie Alice (Points) 12 May 1904 - 27 Nov 1988
[Note: married William Martin McCord]
Funeral services for Maudie Alice McCord, 84, of Clever will be held Wednesday
at 1:00 P.M. at Meadors Chapel in Clever with Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., officiating.
Burial will be in Jamesville Cemetery. Mrs. McCord died Sunday morning at St. John’s
Regional Health Center following a long illness. She was a member of the Clever United
Methodist Church and a long time resident of the Clever community. She is survived by
two sons: Henry Lee (Shorty) of Republic and Elmer (Tug) of Clever; two daughters
Wilma Jean Brayton and Maxine Hendrix, both of Council Bluff, Iowa, one sister, Ada
Wolfe of Brown Springs, 24 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and five great, great
grandchildren.
Funeral Card: MAUDIE A. McCORD, May 12.1904 - Nov 27, 1988.
SERVICES HELD: Meadors Chapel-Clever, MO. November 30, 1988 at 1:00 P.M.
ESCORTS : Gene Kelly, Eric Corral, Rod Peterson, Danny Daniels, Terry Mooneyham,
Kerry Ray Kimberling. MUSIC: Nadiene Gold, Lynn Swadley. Jr., . FINAL RESTING
PLACE : Jamesville Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES.
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.
McCord, William “Bill” 20 Sep 1929 - 4 Sep 1950 CCR 7 Sep 1950
[Note: Son of John Moses & Bettie (Pyle) McCord]
William (Bill) McCord, 20-year-old Ozark youth, died Sunday afternoon of
injuries he received in a one-car accident at the Elk Valley crossing between Ozark and
Selmore. The youth was hurled from the car when it overturned, apparently after striking
gavel while rounding a curve. He and the four other occupants of the car were brought to
Ozark, then he was rushed on to Springfield in a Chaffin ambulance. He was pronounced
dead on his arrival in Springfield. The four others were injured, but none seriously. They
were Wayne Leon Sowards, 22, who was driving his 1936 Ford coach, George Stoner,
23, Orville Johnson, 20, and Rex Cobb, 19, all of Ozark. McCord suffered head and

internal injuries. He was an odd job worker. William McCord was born September 20,
1929 at Carthage, Missouri. His father and mother both preceded him in death. At the age
of 11 he went to Springfield to reside with an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Dooly.
In Springfield he attended Boyd Grade School and Pipkin Junior High School. He then
moved to Ozark to live with his grandmother, Mrs. Jane McCord, and he attended school
at Ozark. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Keith Fiscus of Olathe, Kansas; his
grandmother, Mrs. Jane McCord; three aunts, Mrs. Lula Baird of Ozark, Mrs. Lewis
Holdway of Elkland, and Mrs. W.J. Dooly of Springfield; and by one uncle, Jim McCord
or Billings.
McCorkle, Lillian Marie 1874 - 5 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
Mrs. Lillian Marie McCorkle, 92, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Esther
Jones, Republic, at 8 a.m. Friday, She resided in the daughter’s home. Surviving in
addition to Mrs. Jones are a son, Howard, Marionville; two sisters, Mrs. Mabel Hooper,
Ozark and Mrs. Elizabeth Alland, Chicago; one grandchild and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Wesley Methodist Church on Highway M,
with the Rev. Bill Cundiff officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield
under direction of Cantrell of Republic.
McCorkle, Mack Evans 22 Oct. 1921 – 6 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
[Note: Son of William Michael & Henrietta (Evans) McCorkle; married 6 Jul 1957
Evelyn Marie Kipping]
Mack Evans McCorkle, age 76, of Ozark, died Saturday, December 6, 1997, in
Nixa Balanced Care. He was born October 22, 1921, in Nashua, Missouri and was the
son of William Michael and Henrietta (Evans) McCorkle. He served his country in the
U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. On July 6, 1957, he married Evelyn Marie
Kipping. Mr. McCorkle retired in 1974 as an over the road truck driver. Following
retirement, he volunteered for the Kansas City Police Department and helped establish
the Block Watch Program. For his service he received an award from the City Council in
Kansas City. After moving to this area and before his illness he enjoyed fishing. He was a
member of Sparta Masonic Lodge and was Past Master for the Billings Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Isabelle Wagy, and a nephew.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; two daughters by a previous marriage, Sherry
Huntington and Dina McCorkle, both of Kansas City; five daughters born to Mack and
Evelyn, Peggy Ann Gann, Kansas City, Rebecca Low, Great Lakes, Ill., Patricia
McCorkle and Stephanie McCorkle, both of Kansas City and Shelly McCorkle, Ozark;
six grandchildren, Christy and Bryan Gann, Joshua Reid, Taylor Low, and Chris and Pete
Huntington; and a sister, Pearl Elmo Cannan and her husband, Henry, Ozark. Masonic
Services were Sunday 5:00 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Masonic rites
presented by Bill Moore. Graveside services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at White Chapel
Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.
McCorkle, Minnie Tellius (Garrison) Brumley 1 Nov 1889 - 3 Jun 1958 CCR 5 Jun
1958 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & Tolitha (Hanks) Garrison; married ? Brumley; married David
McCorkle]

Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Tellius McCorkle, 69, who died Tuesday
afternoon at Coffeyville, Kan. will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at
Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of the McCracken community,
Mrs. McCorkle spent most of her life in this community, She was a member of the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, David McCorkle of Coffeyville;
two sons, James Kenneth Brumley of Nevada, Mo. and James Leonard Brumley of
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Lucinda Elizabeth Lundry and Mrs. Talitha Virginia
Genteman, both of Wichita, Kan.; her mother, Mrs. Talitha Garrison of Sparta; six
brothers, Everett, Clarence, Roy, Cecil and Glen Garrison; a sister, Mrs. Stella Scott; 12
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
McCormick, Herman Eugene 1955 - Feb 1956 CCR 1 Mar 1956 p 1
[Note: Son of Clifford & ? (Brown) McCormick]
Funeral services for Herman Eugene McCormick, one year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Clifford McCormick of Chicago, were held Feb. 18 in the Harris Chapel at Nixa,
with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. In addition to his parents, he is survived
by two brothers, his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Inez Peters of Seymour, Mo. and
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Highlandville.
McCormick, Sandra Kay (Smith) 26 Oct 1941 - 16 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p17
[Note: Daughter of ? & Mary (?) Smith; married Russell McCormick]
Mrs. Sandra Kay McCormick, 35, 2862 North Roosevelt, died Tuesday at 7 p.m.
in Cox Medical Center, three and a half hours after the car she was driving collided with
two trucks. Police said Mrs. McCormick had stopped her station wagon at U.S. 160 and
Ritter Road to turn left when a truck topped a rise and sideswiped her car, knocking it
into the path of a concrete truck. Mrs. McCormick, a native of Kansas, lived in
Springfield most of her life. She had worked at Litton for 10 years. Survivors include her
husband, Russell; a daughter, Misty Lynn, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Mary Smith,
Rogersville; a brother, Larry Davis, Germany; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Turk, Miller,
Mrs. DeAnna Slycord, Eldora, Iowa, and Miss Leslie Ann Smith, Rogersville and a
grandmother, Mrs. Abbie Joiner, Rogersville. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn
Cemetery. The family was at the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. Friday.
McCormick, Vincent P., Dr. 15 Mar 1908 - 20 May 1990 OH 24 May 1990 & OH 31
May 1990
Dr. Vincent P, McCormick, 82 Ozark, died Sunday, May 20, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Center after a three-month battle with cancer. Dr. McCormick, the
eighth of nine children, was born in Detroit where he attended Wayne State University.
Upon graduation from college, Dr. McCormick studied at the University of Fribourg
Switzerland, where he received a doctorate in philosophy. During this period, he had an
opportunity to pursue, throughout Europe, his love of travel as well as his study of
foreign languages. Upon his returning to the United States, he entered the Kansas City
College of Osteopathy and Surgery and received his medical degree in 1947. At that time,

he moved his family to Ozark where he maintained his practice until his death. During his
years in Ozark, Dr McCormick was involved in many civic and professional
organizations and received numerous awards and recognitions. For seven years he was
Medical Director of Ozark Nursing and Care Center and he was an active member of St.
Joseph the Worker Parish in Ozark, Dr. McCormick is survived by his wife of 50 years,
Jane; two sons, Dr. Vincent D. McCormick, Modesto, Calif., and Timothy P.
McCormick, Ozark; three daughters, Judith Scalley, Atlanta, Virginia McCormick,
Ozark, and Sheila McCormick, Boston, five grandchildren, Kelley. New York City,
Kevin, Santa Rosa, Calif., Brian, Santa Barbara, Calif., Andy, Ozark, and Eli, Boston; a
brother, Edward, LaPeer, Mich.; and a sister, Angela, Detroit, as well as host of dear
friends and loyal patients. Funeral services will be held today at 5 p.m. in Adams Funeral
Home, with Father Edward Eftink officiating. Visitation was Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
in the funeral home. A prayer service followed. The family requests that, in lieu of
flowers, donations be made to the Hospice of Southwest Missouri, or to the Ronald
McDonald House of the Ozarks, 949 West Primrose, Springfield, Mo., 65807,
AND
The following is the eulogy of Dr. Vincent P. McCormick who died week after a long
illness; It is an honor to be asked to give my thoughts about my friend and doctor. No
way can I be adequate - there is not enough time, nor enough words, nor am I capable of
doing so, but I'll try. The world in the past few days lost from its living Sammy Davis Jr.,
Jim Hensen much of what they did is recorded so that it can be viewed from the TV
screen or listened to on the radio, but we have had depart from us one who was more
important to us, one who would open his door to any of us who was ill, who needed to
talk to someone, not only would he open his door to us. but he would come to your door
if he was asked to, His performance is not recorded for viewing from the TV screen, nor
will it be listened to on the radio but it is recorded and viewed from a more important
place. it is your and my heart and memories. The life of Dr. McCormick lived. He has
given to us . Each of you have memories, each of you will cherish them. God gives us a
memory to recall the best of those things we have known. And my memory of Dr,
McCormick is full to overflowing of good and wonderful things. We were fortunate to
have Dr. McCormick choose Ozark as a place to live, to serve God, practice his chosen
profession, near his family and serve people. He and Jane and their family came to Ozark
about the time I brought my new bride to Ozark. When we topped the hill just north of
Ozark and looked down into the dark valley, there were just a few lights scattered around.
I was asked just "where in the world are we”.A short time later ,Betty met Dr. and Mrs.
McCormick and they had shared the same feeling as they topped the hill and looked
down. But as it had for so many before, it did again - the look from the hill captured the
love of its newcomers and they stayed to contribute to its future, its growth and well
being. And contribute Dr. McCormick did in so many ways, but primarily through the
well being of people. He gave his life to the community. He loved Ozark, its people, its
purpose, he would come to you in the rain, sleet, snow, dark of night anytime he was
needed. He had a wonderful gentle genuine bedside manner if he couldn't solve your
problem, he would tell you he had done all he could he do but he didn't stop there. He
would get someone else that he felt could help you.. He told me I know what I can do,
and I won't try to do more than I can if there is someone else that can do better. This is
the mark of a great person that can do all he can then recognize that God did not give any

one of us everything and help find that one that has knowledge and expertise that we do
not have. Dr. McCormick gave no telling how many physicals to young people who were
embarking on their life in sports or whatever career gave medical attention to who knows
how many people who were on the downhill side of life and needed not only medical
attention but a kind and encouraging word and in the days past when he brought new life
into the world and cared for those who were embarking on their life gave encouragement
to the concerned young parents giving a bit of sound advice here and there to do what an
impact he has had on our community and the people in it always unassuming - going
about his business - remaining in the background. I don't like to go to a Dr.'s office
because that generally indicates there is something wrong, and for that reason I didn't
particularly like to visit his office, but that was the only reason because after he had
determined what he could do for me physically, we always had a talk he would want to
know where I had been on one of my weekend flights - or if I had been gone for a few
days, how the world was where I had been - about education, about people. He wanted to
know in later years how things were going in the city. He never failed to express
appreciation for the good things he felt had been done And express concern for things he
felt should be done. I always steered him into telling me about the latest discoveries in
medicine because he read avidly about this or that new discovery or care or concern. Our
conversation usually covered many things. As I look back, I think the talk with him was
just as important in my cure as was all the medication he gave me. . .His knowledge of
philosophy and the world made him wonderful to listen to. I will miss him. I had the
privilege of taking his children to school at sometime in their life. in all of those years I
never heard any of them say any discourteous or discouraging word about their parents.
This told me a lot. He was respected by all - his family, his profession, his patients, his
community. He cared for all of them and he gave his best to them.In my mind, he
displayed so well the example of the Good Samaritan. He came on a Saturday afternoon
when I fell off of a ladder. He told a frightened Betty he couldn't do anything but help her
get me in a car and on the way to the emergency room and that he would call ahead and
would have a physician that could help me. He has been at my house at 2:00 a.m. when
people were hurting, nerves frayed, calm needed. He provided help in all cases. He came
to his office on a Sunday night when our 4 year old fell and split her forehead open. He
patched up a sobbing child and parents so wonderfully that no scar of any kind is visible
today. But the ultimate was when we went on vacation. We had in our care a 90 year old
aunt who was fiercely independent.We tried to get her to go to a boarding home for a few
days while we were gone or to make some arrangements so that we would know she was
ok. But nothing would do but she would do what she had done all her life and that was,
she thought, take care of herself . We were in VA. about 10:00 p.m. one evening we got a
call telling us that all was not well with our aunt who helped a frightened elderly lady at
10:00 at night? Dr. McCormick and a lady from a nursing facility came and got her and
took her where she could be cared for and if doing this wasn't enough. not until we
returned home were we aware that there was ice on the ground while this was being done
and as pay. He said.I didn't do anything to deserve pay. I did what anyone should do to
help someone in need. He saw a need - did not pass on the other side - bound up the
wounds and secured a place of rest - no one could do more - but many do not do even
this. I could relate many more times when help was there when needed as I am sure all of
you could. . God was good to us. He gave us Vincent P. McCormick for a while. He

served us well. He has left his print in the sands of time in Ozark. He will be missed by
all who knew him and so many who did not know him. Dr. told me he had been blessed
with a wonderful mate and family. You were blessed with a wonderful husband and
father and grandfather and we with a special friend. I asked him two or three years ago
when he was going to retire without hesitation, he answered emphatically, never. Why
should I stop doing something I like to do for something I don't like to do - and that is be
idle. And he worked as long as he could..We who looked for his car parked on the
northeast comer of the square knew that if we needed help he was there even though his
office might be full. We will miss him as will you, his family and friends.God finally
said, Dr. you have served long enough.and He plucked His flower of gentleness, kindness
and love of one for another - regardless of what station in life they occupied. I think
nothing better can be said of a person than to say he or she was a good man or woman.
Dr. McCormick was a VERY GOOD man. and we are so much better because he and
Jane chose to come to Ozark and share their lives, and knowledge and family with us.
Our cherished memories of him will live on and on. Someone has written: Life is a
voyage in which we choose neither vessel nor weather, but much can be done in the
management of the sails and the guidance of the helm. Dr. McCormick did a magnificent
job in guiding the helm and managing the sails of his life through the calm and storms of
life in Ozark, Mo. We thank God he chose to come our way. These words from an
unknown poet say it best: The tide recedes but leaves behind bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle warmth still lingers on the land. The music stops, and yet
it echoes on in sweet refrains. For every joy that passes, something beautiful remains.
McCowan, Elizabeth Ann (Simpson) 21 Jan 1926 - 23 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of Turner & Essie (Bolden) Simpson; married James Orville McCowan
22 Jan 1920 - 17 May 1983]
Elizabeth Ann McCowan, 63, of Rogersville, died May 23 in her home from an
apparent heart attack. Services for Mrs. McCowan were held May 26 in the Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. W.L. Gaddis officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery, Ozark. Born Jan. 21, 1926 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Turner and Essie
(Bolden) Simpson, Mrs. McCowan was a member of the Rogersville United Methodist
Church and of the Order of the Eastern Star, Bethel Chapter No. 281. She was married to
James Orville McCowan. Mr. McCowan preceded his wife in death in 1993. Surviving
are her son, James R. McCowan, Austin, Texas; and two grandchildren, Kerry and Crista
McCowan.
McCowan, Leota (Porter) Tennis 19 May 1881 - 8 May 1970 CCR 14 May 1970 p8
[Note: married 5 Dec 1903 Walter W. Tennis 5 Dec 1876 - 3 Sep 1930; married second
William Howard McCowan 26 Mar 1890 - 20 Nov 1963; buried under name Tennis]
Mrs. Leota McCowan, 87, former resident of Ozark, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday in
the home of a son, Ralph Tennis of Neosho, where she had made her home the past two
years. Mrs. McCowan was a native of Virginia, moving to Ozark in 1900, She was a
member of the Ozark First Baptist Church, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star
No. 98 of Ozark. Survivors include one son, Ralph Tennis; two stepsons, Orville
McCowan of Rogersville and Elvia McCowan of Springfield; two grandchildren and four

great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
McCowan, Minnie E. (Rhodes) 30 Aug 1890 - 8 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug 1953 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie E. McCowan, 62, who died Saturday morning,
Aug. 8, at here home in Ozark, following a lingering Illness, were held Monday, August
10, at Selmore Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Bergman Funeral Home of Rogersville. She
was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, W. H.
McCowan; two sons, E. O. McCowan of Springfield and J. Orville McCowan of
Rogersville; three brothers, Jesse and Ralph Rhodes of Ozark and James R. Rhodes of
Susanville, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Charles Collins of Ozark and Mrs. Tom Wimmer of
Highlandville; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren, other relatives and many
friends.
McCowen, Vina T. (Vanderpool) 8 Dec 1895 - 1 May 1975
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Mary Vanderpool; married 25 May 1940 Richard
McCowen]
Vina T Vanderpool was born on December 8, 1895 at Springfield, Missouri, the
daughter of Henry and Mary Vanderpool. On May 26, 1940 she was united in marriage to
Richard McCowen. Mrs. McCowen was converted at an early age and united with the
First Central Baptist Church at Greenmound. She entered into rest in Downey, California
on May 1, 1975 at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 23 days. Survivors include her
husband, Richard of the home in Downey, one daughter, Mrs. Geneva Oster of Downey,
one brother, Eddie Vanderpool of Springfield, Missouri, a host of other relatives and
friends. Harris Funeral Home will handle burial arrangements. Burial will be in
Highlandville 100F cemetery.
NOTE: Obit from Harris Funeral Home, Vina was
actually born in Christian Co south of Highlandville. Contributed by Fran Kyker.
McCowan, William Howard 26 Mar 1890 - 20 Nov 1963 CCR 21 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of W. G. & Rachel A. McCowan; m/1 Minnie Etta Rhodes 30 Aug 1890 - 8
Aug 1953; m/2 1954 Leota (Porter) Tennis]
Howard W. McCowan, 73, of Ozark, a retired carpenter and lifelong resident of
the Ozark and Rogersville communities, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday at his home. He
had been in ill health for some time. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Ozark. Survivors are his wife, Leota; two sons, Elvin, Route 9, Springfield, and Orville,
of Rogersville; one brother, Emmett McCowan, Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Kate
Beattie, Rogersville; one stepson, Ralph Tennis, Neosho; five grandchildren: eight greatgrandchildren; one step-grandchild, and one step great-grandchild. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev.
William T. White officiating, Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
McCoy, Agnes Lena 27 Oct 1903 - 16 Jan 1942 CCR 22 Jan 1942 p 1
[Note: Daughter of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah “Fannie“ (Phillips) McCoy]
Funeral services for Agnes Lena McCoy, 39, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L.
McCoy were held thus Sunday, Jan 18 at the Chaffin Funeral Home conducted by Rev.

Floyd Hanks with burial in Hopedale Cemetery. Survivors include four brothers and three
sisters, Archie of Wichita, Kans., Willis of Springfield, Ralph and Albert of Ozark, Mrs.
Elsie Johnson and Mrs. Edna Lloyd of Springfield and Inez McCoy of Ozark. Her parents
preceded her in death.
McCoy, Albert Marion "Prince" 6 Sep 1910 - 25 Aug 1997 CCH-N 30 Aug 1997
[Note: Son of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah “Fannie“ (Phillips) McCoy]
Albert M. "Prince" McCoy, 86, of Pittsburg, Kan., formerly of Ozark, died
Monday, August 25, 1997 in the Mount Carmel Medical Center, Pittsburg, Kansas. He
was born September 6, 1910 in Sparta and was the son of Harrison and Francis Phillips
McCoy. On October 19, 1935 he and Ethel Sowards were married in Ozark. Mr. McCoy
was a retired farmer and a member of High Street Baptist Church in Springfield. He had
moved to Pittsburg, Kansas, from Ozark several years ago to be near family. Survivors
include: a son, Kenneth McCoy, Pittsburg, Kansas; a daughter, Marion Plank, Tulsa,
Oklahoma; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Inez McCoy,
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, on September 12, 1994, and
fourteen brothers and sisters. Graveside services were Thursday, August 28, 1997 in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Pastor Allen Eastin officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
McCoy, Archie J.
12 Jun 1917 - 29 Dec 1996
[Note: Son of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah “Fannie“ (Phillips) McCoy; married
Rachel C. Frazier]
Archie J. McCoy, 79, Nixa, MO., died Sunday, December 29, 1996, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 12, 1917, near Sparta, the son of
Harrison and Frances Phillips McCoy. He lived most of his life in the Ozark area where
he owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He attended Cassidy United
Methodist Church. One of 16 children, he was preceded in death by 13 brothers and
sisters. He is survived by his wife, Rachel C. Frazier McCoy; two sons, Jerry C. McCoy,
Carthage, and Johnny L. McCoy, Ozark; two daughters Joan Jewell, Ozark, and Jana L.
Long, Nixa; a brother, Albert “Prince” McCoy, Pittsburgh, Kan.; a sister, Inez McCoy,
Springfield; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 1, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Alfred Blair officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, near
Boaz. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Christian County Library. Contributed by Gail Hayden
Moore.
McCoy, Arline L. (Estes) 9 Nov 1912 - 2 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Eva (Bloomer) Estes; married 19 Apr 1930 Lloyd “Scoot”
McCoy]
Arline L. McCoy, 88, Ozark, went to her place with the Lord on October 2, 2001,
in Christian Health Care Center, Nixa, after a brave battle with cancer. She was born
November 9, 1912 in Ozark, Mo., the daughter of Paul and Eva (Bloomer) Estes. On
April 19, 1930 she was united in marriage to Lloyd “Scoot” McCoy and to this union two
children were born. Arline was a homemaker and worked for fifteen years at St. John’s

Hospital before she retired. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a
member of Selmore Baptist Church. Arline and Scoot were members and active
supporters of the Missouri Fox Trotting Association from its inception. Arline was a
loving mother and had a zest for life. She enjoyed spending time with her friends,
attending church and Sunday school class. Arline loved to attend Branson and Oldfield
Opry music shows, listening to gospel singing, and most of all she loved cooking for any
occasion. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lloyd “Scoot” McCoy;
granddaughter, Ronna Kelly; brother Carl Estes; sister-in-law, Ruth Estes; brother-in-law,
Frank Stine. Arline is survived by one son, Joe McCoy and wife, Helen of Ozark; one
daughter, Betty Brown of Nixa; a brother, Max Estes and wife, Leota of Springfield; a
sister, Jewel Stine of Aurora; four grandchildren, Bruce and wife, Tonya Monroe of
Springfield, Mike and wife, Libby McCoy of Nixa, Tim and wife, Susan McCoy of
Kansas City, Mo., Robin Pyle of Springfield; nine great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews
and many loving friends. She was a gift to us, we miss her. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Saturday, October 6, 2001, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Melvin Fanning and Rev. CD Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, October 5, 2001, in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore Baptist Church, 4768
Selmore Road, Ozark, MO 65721. Springfield News-Leader Mary. 5, 2001.
McCoy, Bessie (Hurst) 2 Oct 1883 - 2 Jun 1949 CCR 9 Jun 1949
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Margaritte (Duvall) Hurst; married 1901 Charles T. McCoy
10 Jul 1876 - 21 Jun 1941]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Hurst McCoy, 65, who died June 2, were held
Sunday, June 5, at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Worth Caughron officiating.
Burial was in Prospect cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
She was married to Charles McCoy in 1901 and to this union were born five children, all
of whom survive. They are one son, Lloyd McCoy, of Ozark, and four daughters, Mrs.
Omer Warren of Neosho, Mrs. Floy Miller of Los Angeles, Mrs. Ed Bilyeu and Mrs.
Ralph Marley, both of Springfield. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, one
brother and two sisters. She was converted at an early age and joined the Prospect Baptist
church where she maintained membership until her death.
McCoy, Edward B. 4 Jun 1881 - 1 Oct 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: married Maude E. Hicks 8 Feb 1891 - 6 Oct 1976]
Edward B. McCoy, 90. of Springfield, died at 9 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical
Center after a short illness. Mr. McCoy, a retired farmer, was a native of Christian
County. He had lived in Springfield for 27 years after moving here from Christian
County. He was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Maude; three
sons, Lowell McCoy of Springfield, Basil McCoy, Phoenix, Ariz.. and Buel McCoy,
Hilo, Hawaii; a daughter, Mrs. Nina Johnson, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Carl Zeller,
Springfield; and 30 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the
Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Faust A. Matthews officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Thieme.

McCoy, Edward M. Nov 1881 - 19 Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William & Josephine McCoy - 1880 CCM Linn Twp #87 & 1900 CCM
Linn Twp #12]
E. M. McCoy, 84, died June 19 at San Francisco, Calif. where he had lived most
of his adult life. He was a native of Christian County. Survivors include his wife, Alpha;
one sister, Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Raines, Chadwick, Mo.; a brothers, Arthur McCoy,
Washington, D. S.; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were in San
Francisco.
McCoy, Ethel Mae (Sowards) 14 Oct 1911 - 12 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep 1994
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Virgie (Bonner) Sowards; married Albert Marion "Prince"
McCoy 6 Apr 1910 - 25 Aug 1997]
Ethel Mae McCoy, 82, Pittsburg, Kan., formerly of Ozark, died Monday, Sept.
12, 1994, at her home. She was born Oct. 14, 1911, at Protem, the daughter of Jess and
Virgie Bonner Sowards. On Oct. 19, 1935, she was united in marriage to Albert McCoy.
Before moving to Kansas two years ago, she had been a long-time resident of Ozark. She
was a member of High Street Baptist Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death by
her parents; three brothers; and two sisters. Survivors include her husband, Albert; a son,
Kenneth McCoy, Pittsburg, Kan.; a daughter, Marion Plank, Tulsa, Okla.; two
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Perry Sowards, Ozark; and a sister,
Ruth Horner, Sparta. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
McCoy, Evelyn Maurine (Phillips) Lawing 17 Mar 1910 - 15 Feb 1990 OH 22 Feb
1990
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Jennie Phillips; married Allen Lawing 12 Dec 1904 - 14 Jan
1955; married Samuel Leonard McCoy 13 Mar 1902 - 11 Aug 1975]
Evelyn Maurine McCoy, 79, Ozark, died Thursday, Feb. 15, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born March 17, 1910, in Hartville to Clyde and Jennie
Phillips. She was a member of Selmore Christian Church and was preceded in death by
her first husband, Allen Lawing; her second husband, Leonard McCoy; her parents,
Clyde and Jennie Phillips; a sister, Maxine Phillips, and a brother, Thomas Phillips. She
is survived by a son, Orville Lawing, of California; a daughter, Maurine Young, Ozark; a
brother, Louis Bunn, Fort Scott, Kan.; two sisters, Eva York, Springfield, and Virginia
Allen, Fort Scott, Kan.; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; two step-greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
McCoy, Fleda (Stubbs) 2 Feb 1877 - 17 Dec 1962 CCR 20 Dec 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Mary Leona (Osburn) Stubbs; married William R.
McCoy]
OZARK - Mrs. Fleda McCoy, 85, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday at the home of a son
Ward, Route 1, Ozark. She was a lifelong resident of this community and was a member
of the Prospect Baptist Church. Other survivors are a brother, Harvey Stubbs, Ozark; a

sister, Mrs. Emma Forgey, Ozark and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
McCoy, Frances Mariah (Phillips) 1 Nov 1862 - 29 Aug 1939 CCR 31 Aug 1939 p
1
[Note: Born near Woodbury, Cannon County, Tennessee, a daughter of Hugh B. & Mary
L. Elizabeth (Prater/Woods) Phillips; married Harrison Lyons McCoy]
Frances Mariah Phillips was born in Tennessee on Nov 1, 1872 and departed this
life Aug 29, 1939 at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 10 days. She came to Missouri at
the age of 7 and lived in Christian County the rest of her life. She was married to
Harrison McCoy of Sparta on April 13, 1900 [Note: actual date was April 13, 1890], To
this union were born 11 children. Her husband and four children preceded her in death.
Survivors are Elsie Johnson and Edna Lloyd of Springfield, Inez, Agnes, Albert and
Archie of the home and Ralph of Highlandville. She became a Christian at the age of 16
years and joined the South Street Christian Church at Springfield. She was a devoted wife
and kind mother and loved by all who knew her. Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, Aug 30 at 2:30 p.m. in the Hopedale Church, under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
McCoy, Harold L. 24 Feb 1914 – 19 Feb 1995 CCH-N 22 Feb. 1995
Harold L. McCoy, 80, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 19, 1995, at 10:50 a.m. in
Primrose Place, Springfield. He was born Feb. 24, 1914, in Stillwater, Okla., the son of
William C. and Bertha Salisbury McCoy. On Sept. 1, 1971, he was united in marriage to
Jean Harp. He was co-owner and co-manager of Ramsey Department Stores and a
member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church of Nixa. He was preceded in death by
his parents, two sisters, a brother, and a granddaughter, Leigh Sherman. Survivors
include his wife, Jean, of the home; a daughter, Sandra Sherman, Huntsville, Ala.; a son,
Harold McCoy, Jr., Jefferson City; five grandchildren, Brent Sherman, Huntsville, Ala.,
Mark Sherman, Chester, N.J., Scott McCoy, Rogersville, Brian McCoy, Springfield, and
Kristie McCoy Boyle, St. Louis; and one great-grandchild. A graveside service will be
Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Springfield National Cemetery with Bill Koch officiating. A
memorial service will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
Nixa. Visitation was held Tuesday evening in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. In
lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be made to the
Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund.
McCoy, Inez Marie 24 Dec 1907 - 15 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah “Fannie” (Phillips) McCoy]
Inez Marie McCoy, 93, Springfield, passed away Friday, June 15, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born December 24, 1907, in Sparta, the daughter of Harrison
and Frances (Phillips) McCoy. Throughout her younger years she continued to live in
Christian County, and attended Prospect Baptist Church. She served on mission fields in
Costa Rica and Mexico, along with her brother and his family, for many years before
returning to this area. She attended High Street Baptist Church. Her parents and 15
brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Rachel
McCoy, Nixa, and Katherine McCoy, Mexico; and nieces and nephews. Graveside

services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. The
casket will be open for viewing in the cemetery before the service.
(Springfield News-Leader 16 June 2001) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger
McCoy, James D. “Danny” Oswalt 31 Aug 1952 - 23 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Son of ? & Virginia (O’Banion) McCoy; married 1974 Lilly Ann]
James D. (Danny) Oswalt McCoy, 47, Grandin, Fla. formerly from Highlandville,
MO. passed away March 23, 2000 due to a 3 month illness. Danny was born August 31,
1952 in Springfield. He graduated from Spokane High School in 1970 before moving to
Florida where he made his home and worked in the dairy business for 29 years. Danny is
survived by his wife of 25 years Lilly Ann, three sons Brent and his wife Rhonda, Robert,
Rocky and his wife Tommie, two grandchildren, Danyelle and Jarrod all of Grandin Fla.
His mother to whom he was very devoted to and loved dearly, Virginia Gillett Spokane,
Mo., three brothers and their wives Freddie and Rita McCoy, Highlandville, Larry and
Chris Oswalt, Branson, Walter Lee and Sue Oswalt, Nixa; one sister and her husband
Saundra and Jim Holt, Reeds Spring. One aunt and uncle Mary and Albert Ray. Several
nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Danny was preceded in death by his step
father Walter Oswalt and grandfather Bob O'Banion. Danny loved family, life and
laughter and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Services were held
March 27, 2000. Burial was at Ozark Hill Cemetery Palatka, Florida. Memorial donations
may be made in his memory to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place
Memphis Tenn. 38105-1905. Memorial Service to be held Sunday April 9th, 3 p.m. at
Ponce De Leon Pentecostal Church, Ponce De Leon, MO.
McCoy, James Daniel 28 Jul 1915 - 7 Jul 2001 CCH-N 11 Jul 2001
[Note: Son of Bert & Flora (Beaman) McCoy; married 2 Jan 1951 Margie Maxey Myers]
James Daniel McCoy, 85, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2001, in his
home. He was born July 28, 1915, in O’Neill, Neb., the son of Bert and Flora (Beaman)
McCoy. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On Jan. 2, 1951,
he and Margie Maxey Myers were married. Mr. McCoy lived in Mountain Grove for
many years where he worked as a realtor. He was active in Southside Baptist Church in
Mountain Grove, was a member of Mountain Grove Rotary Club and city alderman. He
was an active member of Riverdale Baptist Church and served as an alderman in
Highlandville. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie in 1999; an infant daughter;
a granddaughter, Vickie Woods; and a brother, Clinton McCoy. Survivors include: two
daughters, Maxine Holt, Ozark and Helen Crewse and her husband Gene, Boise, Idaho;
five grandchildren, Michael Woods, Kathie Nease, Sherrie Gibson, Gregory Crewse and
Gretchen Smith; thirteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and two
sisters, Enola Benson, John Day, Oregon, and Nella Furness, Pascoe, Wash. Funeral
services were 11 a.m., Monday, July 9, in Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa, with
Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and Pastor Jamie Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Glenn
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
McCoy, James Douglas 12 Aug 1927 - 10 Nov 1933 CCR 16 Nov 1933
[Note: Son of Verill & Fern (Nix) McCoy, he got a common childhood disease - measles
or chicken pox in his first grade class and died of it]

James Douglas McCoy, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. Verill McCoy, died at their
home in Springfield on Friday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m. aged 6 years. He is survived by
his parents and one sister and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted
Sunday, November 12 at 2 o’clock at the Linden Cemetery by Rev. Gerren of Springfield
with burial under the direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark.
McCoy, James Newton 8 Nov 1864 - 21 Jan 1948 CCR 29 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of J. William & Missouri Anne (Applegate) McCoy; married 23 Dec 1886
Amanda J. Hancock 1868 - ?]
James Newton McCoy, son of William and Missouri Anne McCoy, was born
November 8, 1864, in the State of Arkansas. He passed away Wednesday, January 21,
1948, at 4:55 p.m. in the Springfield Baptist hospital. He had been a patient there since
December 13, receiving treatment for a broken hip and other injuries from a fall
occurring December 2. His family came to Missouri when he was a small child. He spent
his entire life of 83 years, 2 months and 13 days near Ozark, Missouri. Several years ago
he was converted and united with the Shady Grove Baptist church. Later he transferred
his membership to the Prospect Baptist church. He was married to Amanda Hancock and
to this union three daughters and five sons were born, a son and daughter having
preceded him in death. Surviving are six children, Charlie and Ross of Wichita, Kansas,
Walter of Springfield, Missouri, Mrs. Offie Shipman of Elmo, California, Mrs. Delia
Forgey and Manford McCoy of Washington, D.C.; 13 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren; a brother, Houston McCoy of Pueblo, Colorado; a sister, Delia Parker of
Joplin, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Jan. 24, at
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Burial was in
Prospect cemetery.
McCoy, Kenneth A. 23 Oct 1936 - 12 Sep 2005 SN-L 14 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Albert Marion & Ethel Mae (Sowards) McCoy; married 23 Jun 1957
Miriam K. Groundwater 2 Nov 1939 - 12 Dec 2004]
Kenneth A. McCoy, 68, of Pittsburg, Kan., died Monday, September 12, 2005, in
his home. He was born October 23, 1936, in Ozark, Mo., the son of Albert M. and Ethel
Mae Sowards McCoy. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1954. Mr. McCoy
served in the United States Air Force Reserve. On June 23, 1957, he was united in
marriage to Miriam K. Groundwater in Springfield, Mo. She preceded him in death on
December 12, 2004. While living in Springfield, Mr. McCoy worked in the insurance
business. In 1964, Mr. McCoy moved to Tulsa, Okla., where he was employed for
Bottenfield Beauty Supply as an assistant manager and later became store manager. In
1972, he moved to Pittsburg, where he was sales manager and later the Vice President of
Purchasing for Bottenfield Beauty Supply Inc. He retired in 1998. He later was employed
by KW Brock Publishing for five years. Membership was held in the College Heights
Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge #187, York Rite Bodies, Mirza Shrine, all of
Pittsburg. While living in Springfield, he was a member of the Springfield High Street
Baptist Church. He is survived by a daughter, Cindy Markham of Asbury, Mo.; a sister,
Marion Plank of Tulsa, Okla.; and two grandsons. His parents and his wife preceded him
in death. Services will be at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Brenner Mortuary
Chapel, with Rev. Ken Butts officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Park

Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, where friends may
call after 1 p.m., today, at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of the
Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, Kan. The family of Kenneth A. McCoy
suggests expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorials to the Angels Among Us.
These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS
66762.
McCoy, Laura Virginia (Bilyeu) 17 Mar 1871 - 17 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Mary Jane (Hanks) Bilyeu; married Samuel Jefferson
McCoy 20 Apr 1868 - 31 Mar 1927]
Mrs. Laura V. McCoy, 80, died in her farm home southeast of Ozark Tuesday.
She was a lifelong resident of Christian county and a member of Prospect Baptist church.
Surviving are one son, Leonard of Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Alta Baird and Mrs. Ima
Bunch, both of Ozark, Mrs. Loyd Pruitt of Nixa, and Mrs. Lennie McConnell of Ozark;
12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister; one brother; and three half-sisters.
Funeral services were held Thursday in the Prospect Church with the Rev. Worth
Caughron officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home.
McCoy, Lillian 1894 - 1 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Lillian McCoy 74, El Sobrante,
California, formerly of Highlandville, who died Friday, November 1, in EL Sobrante
after a short illness. The widow of Emory McCoy, Mrs. McCoy is survived by three
daughters, Mrs. Doris Brown, Livermore, Calif., Mrs. Elaine Carver, Richmond, Calif.
and Mrs. Barbara McConnell, Washington, D. C.; three sons Bill and Robert, both of El
Sobrante and Richard, Richmond, Calif.; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services and
burial were in Richmond.
McCoy, Lloyd James 23 Dec 1923 - 24 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Son of Samuel Leonard & Flora E. (Melton) McCoy; married Maxine]
Services for James L. McCoy, 55, of Riverbank, Calif, were held July 27 in
Riverbank. Mr. McCoy was born in Chadwick. Among those surviving is his wife,
Maxine of the home, He died July 24 after apparently suffering a heart attack.
McCoy, Lloyd "Scoot" 28 Sep 1911 - 4 Oct 1990 NN-E 11 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Charles T. & Bessie (Hurst) McCoy; married Arline L. Estes 9 Nov 1912 2 Oct 2001]
Lloyd "Scoot" McCoy, 79, Ozark, a lifelong resident of Christian County, died
Thursday, Oct. 4, 1990, in his home, after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 28, 1911,
in Prospect to Charles and Bessie McCoy. On April 19, 1930, he married his wife of 60
years, Arline Estes McCoy. For more than 50 years, he was active in training and
showing horses and had been a judge for the last several years. He was a member of the
Ava Fox Trotting Association, Finley River Saddle Club, Ozark Lions Club and was a
member of Prospect Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and four
sisters. He is survived by his wife, Arline McCoy, of the home; a son, Joe McCoy and his
wife, Helen, Ozark; a daughter, Betty Lane, Piano, Texas; five grandchildren; and six

great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery.
McCoy, Marcene 16 Jan 1946 - 21 Jan 2003 CCH-N 26 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Ward Paul & Beulah Marie (Jackson) McCoy]
Marcene McCoy, 58, Ozark, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2003. He was born Jan.
16, 1946, the son of Ward Paul and Beulah Marie (Jackson) McCoy. In 1964, he
graduated from Ozark High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served his
country in Vietnam. He returned home to Ozark where he has been a farmer since that
time. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. His father, Ward, preceded him in
death in 1991. Survivors include his mother, Beulah, with whom he shared a home; a
brother, Gary McCoy and wife Leetta, Galena; a sister, Susie McCoy, Ridgedale; two
nephews, Gary Scott McCoy and wife Cara and son Brandon, Spokane, and Chad
McCoy and wife, Cristin, Galena; and three uncles, Bill Jackson and wife
Melba, John Jackson and wife Joyce, and Charles Jackson. Funeral services were at 11
a.m. Jan. 24 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating. Burial
was in McCoy Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 23 in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Victory Baptist Church.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
McCoy, Margie E. (Maxey) 8 Feb 1912 - 18 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
Margie E. McCoy, age 87, of Ozark died Friday, June 18, 1999, in St. John's
Regional Health Center Springfield. She was born February 8, 1912 in Winnipeg,
Missouri, and was the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Cook) Maxey. On January 2, 1951
she and James D. McCoy were married. Mrs. McCoy retired as a cook for the Mountain
Grove School System. She had also worked as a grocery store clerk. She was a member
of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include: Her husband, James; two daughters,
Maxine Holt, Ozark, and Helen Crewse and her husband Gene, Boise, Idaho; five
grandchildren, Michael Woods, Kathie Nease, Sherrie Gibson, Gregory Crewse, and
Gretchen Smith; twelve great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by: Her parents, two brothers, Loren and Roy Maxey; a sister, Bertha
Maxey; a grandchild, Vickie Woods, and an infant daughter. Funeral services were 10
a.m. Monday in Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa.
McCoy, Marietta Ione (Gaffield) 16 Aug 1924 - 10 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
Marietta Ione McCoy, age 75, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, October 10, 1999
in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 16, 1924 in Ottumwa, Iowa and was
the daughter of John W. and Daisy May (Riley) Gaffield. She was a long time resident of
Lawson, Missouri before moving to Ozark six years ago. Mrs. McCoy was a member of
Forrest Avenue Baptist Church, Kansas City where she served as Home Missions Board
Chairman, GA Leader, and Bible School Teacher. She attended Elmira Baptist Church
and Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene. She was a fabulous mother, grandmother, sister
and friend. In addition to being a homemaker she had been employed by the Jones Store
as Hallmark Representative and Optometrist Receptionist. She managed a ceramic shop

and enjoyed china and oil painting. She was also a seamstress, reproduced antique dolls,
crocheted, was a bee keeper, quilted, and raised quail. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harold Eugene McCoy, three brothers, Wayne and Earl Junior Jacks, and
Richard Gaffield, and her parents. Survivors include: Six children, Linda Sparks,
Excelsior Springs, Garold Simmers, Brisbane QLD, Australia, Tiff McCoy, Mobile
Alabama, Steve McCoy, Easley, South Carolina, Debbie McNichol, Mobile, Alabama,
and Margaret Hesher, Ozark; twelve grandchildren, Leslie Ray, Kim Langwasser, Gene
Ray, Robert Cremeen, Jamie and Clay McCoy, Steve McCoy, Melanie, Justin, and
Joshua McNichol, Chris and Luke Hesher; three brothers, Roger Jacks, Bosque, New
Mexico, Jimmie Jacks, Ottumwa, Iowa, and Warren Gaffield, Davenport, Iowa; and four
sisters, Alleen Gilchrist, Ottumwa, Shirley McHargue, Bell Flower, California, Ila
Mason, Batavia, Iowa, and Betty Garrett, Ottumwa. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, October 13, it Canaan Hill Church of the Nazarene, Lawson, Missouri with
Rev. Ralph Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Elmira Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from noon until service time on
Wednesday in the Church.
McCoy, Mary Elizabeth 10 Jul 1905 - Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCoy, 74, Houston were held Aug. 9 at the
Houston First Christian Church with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery near Houston. She was
the mother of Don McCoy of Rogersville.
McCoy, Maude B. (Hicks) 8 Feb 1891 - 6 Oct 1976 OH 14 Oct 1976 p8
[Note: married Edward B. McCoy 4 Jun 1881 - 1 Oct 1971]
OZARK - Mrs. Maude B. McCoy, 85, Ozark, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday in
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a one-week illness. A native of the Selmore
Community, Mrs. McCoy had lived in Springfield for 30 years before moving to Ozark
one year ago. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nina Johnson, Ozark; three sons, Basil
of Sterling, Kan., Lowell of Springfield, and Buel of Hilo, Hawaii; a sister, Mrs. Juanita
Arkelian, San Francisco, Calif.; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Harris
of Ozark will announce arrangements services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel
here with the Rev. Faust Mathews officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
McCoy, Michael 1942 - 17 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Duff & ? (?) McCoy]
Michael McCoy, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Duff McCoy of Springfield, was
fatally injured Wednesday afternoon when he was run down by a truck as he ran
homeward from Gulf school. Little Michael died from the injuries at 7 o’clock Thursday
morning. Mr. Duff McCoy was born in Ozark, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCoy.
The family moved to Springfield several years ago. The boy leaves many relatives
residing in Christian county.
McCoy, Miriam (Groundwater) 2 Nov 1939 - 12 Dec 2004 SN-L 16 Dec 2004
[Note: married 23 Jun 2957 Kenneth A. McCoy 23 Oct 1936 - 12 Sep 2005]
Miriam (Groundwater) McCoy, was born on Nov. 2, 1939, and passed away Dec.
12, 2004. She was in the first graduating class of Parkview H.S. (56/57). She was united

in marriage to Kennith A. McCoy of Ozark on June 23, 1957. She is survived by her
husband; one daughter, Cindy Markham; two grandsons, Michael Owens and Cain
Markham; a brother, Tommy; a sister Becky Gibson; two nephews, Mike Groundwater
and Tony Plank; two nieces, Jenny Thrasher and Ronda Horton, and several great-nieces
and nephews. Services will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Brenner Funeral Chapel, Pittsburg,
KS.
McCoy, Orville E. 1912 - 12 Jul 1952
CCR 17 1952 p1
Former Highlandville Man Killed in Truck Accident
Orville E. McCoy, 40, of Galloway and former resident of the Highlandville
community was killed instantly last Saturday afternoon when his 1929 pickup trucked
failed to make a curve on highway 65, three miles north of Highlandville. Christian
County Coroner Dean Harris of Clever said a skull fracture caused his death. At the time
of the tragedy, McCoy was enroute to Highlandville to visit his two sisters, Mrs. V. L.
Howard and Mrs. V. L. Robertson . McCoy, a native of Highlandville, moved to
Galloway and Springfield 17 years ago, where for the past 14 years, he had been
employed in the sheet metal trade. He was in the army three years during World War II,
serving overseas 14 months with the 872nd field artillery. He is survived by his wife,
Lucille and a daughter, Sharon Francis of the home in Galloway; the two sisters, Mrs.
Howard and Mrs. Robertson of Highlandville and one brother, Rex of Springfield.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in
Springfield with Rev. Morton Rose of Spokane officiating. Burial was made in National
Cemetery, Springfield.
McCoy, Rita Katharina (Peters) 22 Feb 1936 - 27 Jul 2001 CCH-N 8 Aug 2001
Rita Katharina McCoy, 65, Ozark, passed away July 27, 2001, in her home
surrounded by friends. She had been lovingly cared for by Mildred Prier, Anita Mead and
Kathy Cobb. She was born Feb. 22, 1936, in Rodenbach, Germany, the daughter of
Thomas and Emma (Niedenthal) Peters. She became a U.S. citizen in 1963. Rita worked
in area restaurants as a waitress before her illness. She was a member of the Catholic
church. Survivors include: her brother, Gunther Peters, of Germany; two nieces; and
many friends. A graveside service was held July 29 in Weaver Cemetery with Father
John Brath officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
McCoy, Roger Allen 1912 - 10 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Edward B. & Maude E. (Hicks) McCoy]
Roger Allen McCoy, 57, of Phoenix, Ariz, died Wednesday, June 10, at his home
from an apparent heart attack. Mr. McCoy was a native of the Highlandville community,
He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at Phoenix. Survivors include his wife,
Thelma; four daughters and eight sons; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. McCoy,
Springfield; three brothers and a sister, Mrs. Nina Johnson of Ozark; and 12
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, in the
Buck-Wheeler Funeral Home at Belvedere, Ill. where he was formerly a resident, by the
Rev. Virgil Smith of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church, Burial was at Belvidere.

McCoy, Ronald Verill Jun 1935 - Jul 1935 CCR 11 Jul 1935 p 4 “Local Notes”
[Note: Son of Verril & Fern (Nix) McCoy; grandson of Oren Douglas & Clara Mae
(Fowler) Nix]
Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCoy attended the funeral Sunday afternoon of the elevenday-old infant son, Ronald of Mr. & Mrs. Verrell McCoy of Springfield. Burial was at
the Linden Cemetery.
AND
McCoy, Ronald Verill Jun 1935 - Jul 1935 Springfield Daily News 8 Jul 1935 p 3
Deaths
Funeral Services for Ronald Verill McCoy, 10 day old son of Mr. & Mrs. Verill
McCoy of 1014 North New Avenue, were held Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock in the
home with burial in the Linden Cemetery near Ozark under direction of the Floyd Fox
Funeral Home. The infant died at 11 o’clock Saturday night.
McCoy, Samuel Leonard 13 Mar 1902 - 11 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Samuel J. & Laura V. (Bilyeu) McCoy; married 25 Dec 1925 Flora E.
Melton 26 Feb 1906 - 2 Feb 1931; married 14 Jun 1958 Evelyn Maurine (Phillips)
Lawing 17 Mar 1910 - 15 Feb 1990]
OZARK - S. Leonard McCoy, 73 of Route 1, Ozark, died at 5 a.m. Monday in
his home after an apparent heart attack. Mr. McCoy was a lifelong resident of Ozark, a
retired farmer and a carpenter. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Evelyn; one daughter, Mrs. Allene Pryer, Ozark; one son, Roger of
Ozark; one step-son, Leon Lawing, Fontana, Calif.; one step-daughter, Mrs. Maurine
Young, Ozark; eight grandchildren, one great grandchild; seven step grandchildren; six
step great grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Ima Bunch, Ozark. Services were at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
AND
McCoy, Samuel Leonard 13 Mar 1902 - 11 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
We the family of Leonard McCoy wish to express our deepest thanks and
appreciation to our friends, neighbors and family, for the beautiful flowers, food, calls,
visits, cards and prayers extended us during the loss of our loved one. We offer special
thanks to our minister, Rev. Howard Blevins, Harris Funeral Home and to those who
provided the music. May God richly bless each of you/ Mrs. Evelyn McCoy, Marvin and
Allene Pryer, Tom and Margie Beadles, Rogers and Blanche McCoy and family, Mrs.
Ima Bunch, Wilbur and Maurine Young and family and Leona and Mary Lawing and
family.
McCoy, Ward P. 20 Nov 1917 - 6 Jul 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
[Note: Son of William & Fleda (Stubbs) McCoy; married Beulah]
Ward P. McCoy, 73, Ozark, died at 12:49 a.m. Saturday, July 6, 1991, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Born Nov. 20, 1917, near Ozark, he was the son of William
and Fleda Stubbs McCoy. A farmer and carpenter, he was a lifelong resident of Christian
County and a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beulah;
two sons, Marcene McCoy, Ozark, and Gary McCoy and wife, Leetta, Galena; a
daughter, Susie McCoy, Ridgedale; two grandsons, Gary Scott McCoy and Chad McCoy;

and nieces and nephews. The funeral was Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
McCoy, William Riley 31 Oct 1877 - 26 Aug 1953 CCR 3 Sep 1953 p1
Funeral services for William Riley “Bill” McCoy, 75, a lifelong resident of the
Prospect community, who died last Wednesday, Aug. 26, following a lingering illness,
were held Friday afternoon of the Chaffin Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. Worth
Caughron. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was the son of
Andrew and Mary McCoy, pioneer residents of the Prospect community. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Fleda Stubbs McCoy; one son, Ward McCoy of Ozark; two grandsons
and many other relatives and friends.
McCracken, Bryan Scott 3 Nov 1977 - 17 Nov 1977 OH 24 Nov 1977 p8
[Note: Son of Jack & ? (?) McCracken]
Private graveside services for Bryan Scott McCracken, 14-day-old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack McCracken, Clever, will be Monday in Frazier Cemetery, south of Springfield,
with the Rev. Jack Matthews officiating. Burial will be under direction of Green-lawn
Battlefield South. The infant died at 5:07 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, of natural causes.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
McCracken, Mildred (N. Katzman) 28 Jan 1901 - 14 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of Adolph & Christina Katzman; married Myron McCracken 8 Aug
1897 - 3 Feb 1961]
Mildred McCracken, 88 of Ozark, died Saturday in the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. A native of Louisville, Ken., Mrs. McCracken had made her home in Ozark for
38 years. She was a member of the Elkland Christian Church. Survivors include one
daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Neal Grubaugh, Ozark; two grandsons, Thomas W.
Grubaugh and his wife, Amy, of Midlothian, Va., and Myron J. Grubaugh and his wife,
Sharon, of Laurel, Maryland; one granddaughter, Susan Lemmon and her husband,
Curtis, of Ozark; three great-grandsons, Jason and Christopher Grubaugh, of Midlothian,
and Matthew Lemmon, of Ozark. Her husband, Myron, preceded her in death in 1961.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold
Mayes officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Elkland Christian Church.
McCracken, Myron G. 8 Aug 1897 - 3 Feb 1961 CCR 9 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: married Mildred Katzman 28 Jan 1901 - 14 Oct 1989]
Services for Myron G. McCracken, 63, of Ozark, who died at 11 a.m. Friday at
the state sanitarium at Mt. Vernon where he had been a patient for a short time, were held
at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Chaffin Chapel with Masonic graveside services conducted
by the Ozark Masonic Lodge. Mr. McCracken was a furniture and hardware salesman
and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of the Masonic and Presbyterian Church

of Ozark.
He is survived by his wife. Mildred, one daughter, Mrs. Neal Grubaugh of
Ozark; three grandchildren; one sister and one brother.
AND
McCracken, Myron G.
8 Aug 1897 - 3 Feb 1961
CCR 16 Feb 1961 p1 Correction
Myron G. McCracken whose death was reported last week, was not a member of
the Presbyterian Church of Ozark as reported but was a member of the Highland
P{Presbyterian Church of Louisville, Ky.
AND
McCracken, Myron G. 8 Aug 1897 - 3 Feb 1961 CCR 29 Jun 1961 p5
Resolution of Respect to the Memory of Brother of Myron G. McCracken
WHEREAS it has pleased the great Architect of the Universe to call from labor to
rest our beloved Brother Myron G. McCracken, to that Celestial Lodge above where the
Supreme Architect of the Universe resides and presides forever. Brother McCracken was
born on August 8, 1897 in Charleston, Ill, and departed in this life on February 3, 1961 in
a hospital in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. His age at death was sixty-three years, five months
and twenty-six days. For some twenty-five years, he was a hardware and furniture
salesman in Louisville, Kentucky. In June of 1951, he was in ill heath and come to the
O’Reilly Veterans Hospital in Springfield, Missouri and after made his home in Ozark,
Missouri. Brother McCracken was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason in
Shibboleth Lodge in Louisville, Kentucky on February 3, 1921. Shortly after he
established resident in Ozark, he affiliated with Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark, Missouri.
Our deceased Brother was a Mason forty years to the day at the time of his death. He was
given a Masonic burial by Friend Lodge No. 352 conducted by District Deputy Grand
Lecturer Walter L. Shelton, assisted by Worshipful Master Russell Grubaugh, the
Wardens and Brethren of his home Lodge. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That in the death of Brother McCracken, his wife has lost a true and loving husband, his
family a kind and devoted father; and his Lodge a loyal member. THAT we will hold in
pleasing and grateful remembrance the zeal, fidelity and devotion with which Brother
McCracken discharged his Masonic duties and may be try to live as devoted to the grand
principle of our fraternity as did Brother McCracken. THAT we tender to his family our
heart felt sympathy, and recommend them to care and protection of God, whom Brother
McCracken loved and trusted. THAT a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our
records, a copy be published in the local press and a copy be sent to the family of our
deceased Brother. Respectfully Submitted, C. E. SWEET.
WALTER SHELTON
W. C. TAYLOR, Committee
McCracken, Theodore R. 5 Jun 1904 - 17 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: married Velma M.]
Theodore R. McCracken, 83, of Springfield, died at 8 a.m. March 17 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. McCracken were held
Tuesday in the Maple Park Cemetery, with burial under the direction of Gorman Scharpf
University Chapel. Memorial services were held Tuesday following interment. The
services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor William R. Marler officiating.
A resident of Springfield for 48 years, Mr. McCracken was employed as a cable foreman
for Southwestern Bell for 45 years, retiring in 1968. He was a member of Trinity

Lutheran Church and of the Retired Pioneers of Southwestern Bell. His survivors include
his wife, Velma M.; two sons, Ted E., Rolla, and Charles B., Vista, California; a
daughter, Joyce Alene Adams, Ozark; two brothers, Dudley, Sedalia, and Corbett, Crane;
a sister, Bernice Kipling, St. Louis; two grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
McCrorey, Homer J. 26 Mar 1900 - 25 Sep 1988 OH 29 Sep 1988
Homer J. McCrorey, 88, of Reeds Spring, died at 2:42 pm Sunday at St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. McCrorey were held Tuesday in
the Keystone Baptist Church. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery under the direction of
Stumpff Funeral Home South. A lifelong resident of the Reeds Spring area, Mr.
McCrorey was a retired farmer and a member of the Keystone Baptist Church. Surviving
are a daughter and son-in-law, Estelle and Cecil Hedrick, Ozark; two sisters, Opal
Dennison and Irene Riddle, both of Sacramento, CA; a grandson and his wife, John and
Tobi Hedrick; and a great-grandson Christopher.
McCroskey, Anna Louise “Weezy” (Wageman) 28 Sep 1913 - 13 Aug 2004 SN-L 15
Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Henry H. & Anna (Beutler) Wageman; married Dec 1936 Floyd
McCroskey]
Anna Louise (Wageman) McCroskey was born in Springfield on Sept. 28, 1913.
She was almost 91 years old. She died at 4:30 on the morning of Friday, Aug. 13, at St.
John's Hospital. Anna Louise, affectionately known as (Weezy,) was the second of seven
children born to Henry H. Wageman and Anna (Beutler) Wageman. Anna Louise married
Floyd McCroskey in December of 1936. They had two children, Carol and Frank. Anna
Louise was a homemaker for most of her life, although she would often help her husband
at the Ozark Cleaners, which was located on Boonville Avenue. They were married for
59 years until Floyd's death in 1995. She was a member of High Street Baptist Church,
and taught many Sunday School classes in her younger years. She was also active in
P.T.A. and served in several capacities at Bowerman, Reed and Central, finally becoming
the first P.T.A. president at Hillcrest High School. Weezy is survived by her daughter,
Carol Johnston, of the home; her daughter-in-law, Jeanetta; two brothers, Bill and his
wife, Erma, of Nixa, Ray and his wife, Evelyn, of Springfield; and a sister, Dorothy Faye
and her husband, Rev. Jim Barta of Ohio; surviving sister-in-law, Ann McCroskey of
Arkansas; and a host of nieces and nephews. Surviving grandchildren are Debra Sue
Varela (wife of Dr. Charles Varela of Timbo, Ark.), Toni Messer of Frisco, Texas, Taren
Hamblen of The Colony, Texas, Jay and Ally Johnston of Springfield, Kelley Jones of
Joplin, Frank McCroskey, Kenda Grider (wife of Jared), Kara McCroskey, and a former
son-in-law, Jerry Johnston of Nixa. Great-grandchildren are Haley, Tyler and Jarret
Varela, Hillary, Nick and Emilly Hamblen, MaKenzie and Kylie Jones, Rachel and Ryan
Messer, Piper Dylan Johnston, and Devan McCroskey. She was preceded in death by her
parents; a young brother, Roy (twin to Ray); a brother, Lawrence and his wife, Jean; a
sister, Ruth, and her husband, Ivy Rogers; Anna Louise's husband, Floyd, and their son,
Frank. Services will be at Greenlawn North at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, with the
Reverend A.J. Wilson officiating. Burial will be at Rose Hill Cemetery near Willard.

McCroskey, Averiel Chapman (Hawkins) 6 Jan 1912 - 8 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec
2000
Averiel Chapman Hawkins McCroskey, age 88, of Nixa, passed away on Friday,
December 8, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. She was born on January 6,
1912, to Ida and Efton Hawkins, and had been a lifelong resident of Nixa Mrs.
McCroskey was a 1933 graduate of Drury College, where she was a charter member of
Kappa Delta Sorority. She began teaching sixth grade in Nixa in 1933, where her students
characterized her as strict and fair. She married her childhood sweetheart, L.D. (Mack)
McCroskey on December 26, 1935, and had been married for 61 years. The couple were
owners of Nixa's Hardware Co. and M&W Chevrolet, where she assumed the duties of
bookkeeper. Mrs. McCroskey was a lifelong member of Nixa Christian Church, and had
served as treasurer, deacon, Sunday school teacher, and CWF president. She was a past
Worthy Matron of Eastern Star. She loved fishing, growing roses, traveling, and playing
bridge with the Corjugo Bridge Club, however, her greatest love was said to be spending
time with her six grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death by three years.
Survivors include: her children, Macanna Murray, and Larry McCroskey, both of Nixa;
six grandchildren; and loving caregivers, Midge Barnes, Teresa Cox, Norma Poulson,
Jerry Eoff, Charlotte Peine, and Linda Turner. Funeral services were held on Monday,
December 11, 2000 at the Nixa Christian Church, with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating. Burial
took place at the Patterson Cemetery, with services under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home in Nixa The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Building Fund of
Nixa Christian Church, PO. Box 83, Nixa, Mo. 65714.
McCroskey, Braden P. 6 Oct 1905 - 23 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: married Eula Mae]
Braden P. McCroskey, 82, of Springfield, died at 7 a.m. June 23 at Americana
Fremont Manor, Springfield. Services for Mr. McCroskey were held Saturday at the
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Revs. W.E. Dowell and Earl Smith officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. A charter member of the Highstreet Baptist
Church, Mr. McCroskey was a lifelong Greene County resident and a retired realtor. He
had owned and operated Braden's Cleaners in Springfield for many years. He is survived
by his wife of 62 years, Eula Mae; two daughters, Jenny Crane, Rogersville, and Delores
Britton, Springfield; two grandchildren, David McFall and Jody Farmer; three greatgrandchildren, Jennifer, Jill and Tony; and two brothers, Floyd, Springfield, and Ralph,
Salem, Arkansas.
McCroskey, Dorothy (Wasson) 12 Jul 1907 – 19 Aug 1997 CCH-N 23 Aug 1997
Dorothy Wasson McCroskey, 90, of Nixa, died Tuesday, August 19, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born July 12, 1907 in Nixa. Her 90th
birthday celebration had to be cancelled when she was admitted to the hospital on July
12. Dorothy Wasson and James Blond McCroskey were married June 6, 1931. Dorothy
was a supportive wife and homemaker, making a home wherever her husband’s 40-year
career as a milk market administrator (USDA) took them. They lived in six states before
retiring to Missouri in 1976. She was an avid traveler. She and her husband visited 45
countries on all continents. Dorothy was a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ) for 78 years, most recently at Nixa Christian Church. She enjoyed playing bridge

with the Conjugo Bridge Club, which she helped organize in high school. That group still
meets monthly. Dorothy attended Drury College and SMS. She had been an elementary
teacher in Sparta and Nixa before marriage. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Frank and Amanda Klann Wasson, and her brother, Kermit. Survivors include her
husband of 66 years, Blond McCroskey; her sister, Pansy Wasson; two sisters-in-law,
Lillian Wasson and Averiel McCroskey; a niece, Macanna Murray, and her husband,
Gary; a nephew, Larry McCroskey and his wife, Jeanne; four grandnieces and two grandnephews, all of Nixa. Services were Friday at Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Jack
Barnes officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa. The family requests that
memorials be made to the Nixa Christian Church endowment fund.
McCroskey, Elmer C. 3 Feb 1907 - 20 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p17
[Note: married Lorene]
Elmer C. McCroskey, 70, Route 12, Springfield was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital at 12:30 a.m. Saturday after suffering a heart attack in his home, according to a
funeral home spokesman. A lifetime resident of the Springfield area, Mr. McCroskey was
a farmer and stockman and attended Southside Church of God. Surviving are his wife,
Lorene; a son, Bill of Route 2, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Fesperman, Route 1,
Fair Grove and Mrs. Barbara Cover, Stockton, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Bussard,
Nixa and Mrs. Nellie Stine, Ozark; his step-mother, Mrs. Grace McCroskey, Springfield,
11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family was at the funeral home from
7:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Services will be announced by Greenlawn Battlefield South.
AND
McCroskey, Elmer C. 3 Feb 1907 - 20 Aug 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p15
We would like to thank all those who so generously donated to the Heart Ass’n
when we lost our loved on, Elmer McCroskey. Also, we extend our sincere thanks to the
many who brought food, beautiful flowers and cards and helped in so many ways. The
Elmer McCroskey Family.
McCroskey, John Fred 12 Jun 1905 - 2 Oct 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Mary E. (?) McCroskey; grandson of William C.
McCroskey; married Tresia “Toots”]
Fred J. McCroskey, 67, of Route 1, Clever, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday in the
Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon. The lifelong resident of the Clever
community retired in 1970 after being employed 22 years by Mid-American Dairymen,
Inc. He also had farmed. Mr. McCroskey was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife Tresia “Toots” and one sister, Mrs. Ida Inmon, Clever. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. today in the Methodist Church at Clever. The Rev., Larkin Haden
officiated. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
McCroskey, John Fred 12 Jun 1905 - 2 Oct 1972
Fred J. McCroskey, 67, of Route 1, Clever, died at 8:50 a.m. Monday in the
Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon. The lifelong resident of the Clever
community retired in 1970 after being employed 22 years by Mid-America Dairymen,
Inc. He also had farmed. Mr. McCroskey was a member of the Clever Methodist

Church. Surviving are his wife, Thresia (Toots); and one sister, Mrs. Ida Inmon, Route 1,
Clever. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of October 1972, in the margin.
McCroskey, Lawrence D. “Mack” 3 Jun 1909 - 15 Aug 1997 CCH-N 20 Aug 1997
Lawrence D. (Mack) McCroskey, 88, Nixa, died Friday, August 15, 1997, at St.
John's Hospital after a two-day illness. He is survived by his wife and high school
sweetheart, Averiel. They were married 61 years. Other survivors are his daughter and
son-in-law, Macanna and Gary Murray, Nixa; his son and daughter-in-law, Larry and
Jeanne McCroskey, Nixa; his brother and sister-in-law, J.B. (Blond) and Dorothy
McCroskey, Nixa; and six grandchildren, Christi Archer and husband, Scott, Springfield;
Cami and Casi McCroskey and Scott, Jason, and Minday Murray, all of Nixa Mack
owned and operated Nixa Hardware and Seed from 1934 until he retired in 1972. He also
owned M&W Chevrolet from 1951 to 1970. Mack helped create many firsts in Nixa. He
and his high school teammates convinced the school board to host the first Nixa
Invitational Basketball Tournament in 1928. He was captain of the team that won the first
tournament. That tournament continues annually. Mack became the first mayor of Nixa
when Nixa changed from a village to a fourth-class city in 1946 so the city could borrow
money to establish a municipal water system. The city council met in the hardware store.
Through the Christian County Extension Board, he helped get the first group health
insurance for farmers and a county agent to advise farmers. He also helped found
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Co. He had served on the Nixa Board of Education. Mack
was an instigator in starting Nixa Sucker Day in 1958. There was nothing he liked better
than getting someone to try his sucker soup during the annual fish fry celebration. From
the Depression Days until 1957 Nixa had no bank. Mack helped found Nixa Bank, now
part of Empire Bank. In the 1960s he helped Nixa establish its city-owned electric
system. He served on the Springfield Osteopathic Hospital Board when the hospital built
a new facility near Interstate 44. He inducted many friends and politicians into his unique
“Seed House Hall of Fame.” He was selected Nixa High School’s Outstanding Alumnus
in 1990. Mack has served as a deacon and trustee of Nixa Christian Church. He was a
member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and was a 50-year Mason and a member of the York
Rite Lodge. He attended the University of Missouri in Columbia where he was a member
of Farm House Fraternity. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 19, 1997 at Nixa
Christian Church, with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating. Burial followed in Patterson
Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. The family
requests memorials be made to Nixa Christian Church.
McCroskey, Lula Mae (Seaton) 9 Feb 1917 - 25 Jul 2005 SN-L 27 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Nellie (Young) Seaton; married 7 Sep 1940 Manford
Carson McCroskey]
Lula Mae McCroskey, 88, Republic, died at 1:35 a.m. at Christian Health Care,
Republic on Monday, July 25, 2005. She was born February 9, 1917, in Christian County,
Mo., the daughter of Everett and Nellie (Young) Seaton. She was united in marriage to
Manford Carson McCroskey on September 7, 1940. Mrs. McCroskey was a member of
the Macedonia Baptist Church since 1949, and the church's women's groups, WMU, and

PEP. She retired from the Springfield Schools as a cook in 1980. She enjoyed the hobby
of quilting. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 65
years, Manford; two sons, Jerry McCroskey and his wife, Kay, and Stan McCroskey, all
of Republic; four grandchildren and their spouses, Felicia and Gene Conrad, Claricia and
Jimmy Spears, Quincy and Heather McCroskey, and Travus McCroskey; four greatgrandchildren, Larinda, Aubrieana, and Hanah Conrad, and Parri McCroskey, with
another great-grandchild expected in September; a sister, Ellen Andrews, Springfield;
other relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July
28, 2005, in the Macedonia Baptist Church, 3110 W. Sunshine, Springfield, with Rev.
Charles Hufft officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial
will follow in Brookline Cemetery, Brookline. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in
the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John's
Hospice.
McCroskey, Nancy Elizabeth (Gerard) 26 Dec 1877 - 6 Apr 1949 CCR 14 Apr 1949
[Note: married Thomas A. McCroskey 26 Jun 1872 - 27 Jul 1956]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Gerard McCroskey, 71, a resident of
the Clever community for the past 40 years, who died Wednesday, April 6, in a
Springfield hospital, were held Sunday afternoon at Clever M. E. church, with Rev. Floyd
Holt and Rev. James Harvey officiating. Burial was in Frazier cemetery at Boaz under
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Surviving are the husband, Judge
Tom McCroskey, a son, Fred, and a [INCOMPLETE]
McCroskey, Thomas 26 June 1872 - 27 Jul 1956 CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
[Note: Son of William C. & Mary Ann (Johnson) McCroskey; married 6 Sep 1896 Nancy
Elizabeth Gerard]
Thomas McCroskey was born June 26, 1872 near Clever, the son of William C.
and Mary Ann Johnson McCroskey. On September 6, 1896, he was united in marriage to
Nancy Elizabeth Gerard. Mrs. McCroskey passed away April 6, 1949. Mr. McCroskey
was converted in 1914 and united with the Clever Methodist Church. He served as
Western Judge of the Christian County Court from 1944 to 1948. Mr. McCroskey
departed this life July 27, at the age of 84 years, one month and one day. Survivors
include one son, Fred McCroskey of Clever; one daughter,. Mrs. Ida Inmon of Clever;
two grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 29,
the Revs. Floyd Holt and Kenneth Bunting officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
McCudden, Edward William
9 May 1924 - 5 Feb 2002
Edward William McCudden, 77, Ozark, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday,
February 5, 2002, in his home. He was born May 9, 1924 in Chicago, Ill., the son of
Edward F. and Nell (Markunas) McCudden. He served his country in the United States
Army during World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the military as Chief
Warrant Officer III, and also retired from the Department of Corrections, McNeil Island,
Steilacoom, Wash. He was an avid railroad enthusiast, and loved classical, ragtime,
opera, and instrumental music. He enjoyed gardening and raising roses and dahlias. He
was known for his sense of humor, “duck” jokes and Monty Python. Survivors include

his wife, Shirley Margret Schreiner McCudden; three daughters, Kathy Wells and her
husband, Melvin, Ft. Worth, Texas, Sandra Potocki and her husband, Richard, Camp
Zana, Japan, and Ann Finch, Valdosta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Chris Wells and his wife,
Leslie, Japan, Renee Hogan, Nixa, Jennifer Hogan, Ozark, Michael Hansen, Montana,
and Christina Hansen, Washington; a great-grandson, Christopher Michael Wells Jr.; and
a special lifelong friend, Les Wolfe. His parents and a sister, Frances Helen Traylor,
preceded him in death. Visitation will be in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, from 7 to 8:30
p.m. today, February 7. Following cremation, a memorial service and burial in Sparta
Cemetery, with military honors, will be at a later date.
McCullom, John Lee Sr. 11 Apr 1948 - 9 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of John & Mildred McCullom; married Becky]
John Lee McCullom, Sr., 45, Rogersville, died Friday, July 9, 1993 in an
automotive accident near Jasper, Ark. He was born April 11, 1948, the son of John and
Mildred McCullom. On Aug. 3, 1968, he was united in marriage to Rebecca Perkins. He
owned and operated a tree service business. He came to know the Lord 18 years ago and
has been a Deacon of the Sparta Assembly of God Church for 12 years. Survivors include
his wife, Becky; three children, Tammy Holzschuher, John McCullom Jr., and Daniel
McCullom, all of Rogersville; a grandson, Cody Lee Holzschuher; his mother, Mildred
McCullom, Raymore; a brother, Bufford McCullom, Cottonwood Falls, Kan.; four
sisters, Verta Buck, Urbana, Betty Folsom, Gladstone, Brona Dotson, Raymore, and
Glenna Shannon, Olathe, Kan.; other relatives and many friends. Services were held
Friday, July 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Mark Moss officiating.
Burial was in West Finley Cemetery.
McCullough, Bama B. (Melton) Reed 16 Nov 1899 - 9 Jan 1977 OH 13 Jan 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph E. & Mary Jane (Bilyeu) Melton; married Max P. Reed 1900 1941; married Arthur T. McCullough; buried under name Reed]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Bama Reed McCullough, 78, were Wednesday at 2
p.m. in the Harris Chapel with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Bruce Maples officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. McCullough died at 10:00 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. She had lived on a farm east of here for the past
38 years and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband,
Arthur T.; two daughters, Mrs. James Crafton, Little Rock, Ark. and Mrs. Forest Kleeper,
Spokane, Wash.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Blair White, Santa Fe, N. M. and Mrs. Bob
White, Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Faye Lewis, Spokane, Mo. and Mrs. Rena Bridges,
Ozark; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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McCullough, Bama B. (Melton) Reed 16 Nov 1899 - 9 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p7
We wish to thank our many friends for the kindness shown during the illness and
death of our mother, Bama Reed McCullough. Charlene Reed Crafton Leah Reed
Klepper and Families
McCullough, Inez Anna (Smith) 25 Nov 1912 - 4 Oct 1989 OH 12 Oct 1989
[Note: married Orval McCullough]

Inez Anna McCullough,76, of Springfield, died at 6:40 p.m. Oct. 4 in AmericanaFremont Healthcare Center. Services were Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Chapel with
the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Survivors
include her husband, Orval McCullough; two sons, Clyde McCullough, of Springfield,
and Lee Troy Cornelison, of Charleston, W. Va.; two brothers, Tom Smith, of
Springfield, and Bob Smith, of Sparta; three sisters, Vi Smith, of Springfield, Emmajean
Cantrell, of Seymour, and Wilda Truitt, of Republic; seven grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
McCullough, Ken 27 Apr 1935 - 12 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
Ken McCullough, 66, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2001, in Dallas County of
an apparent heart attack while attending a social event at his cousins in Buffalo, Mo.
McCullough was from the Highlandville/Ozark area. He was born April 27, 1935, in
Galena, the son of Roy Leonard and Polly Myrtle (Morris) McCullough. His parents
preceded him in death, as well as son Kenneth Martin McCullough and brother Dewey
McCullough of Oklahoma. On May 24, 1973, he and his wife Jane were married. Ken
retired in 1999, after 30 years with Fasco Industries as a tool and die maker. He also was
a horseshoer. He was a Christian and member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. He was a
member of Abou Ben Adhem Temple and Galena Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite,
attaining a 32nd Degree. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Survivors
include his wife Jane; three children and their spouses: Shelly and Brandon McConnell of
Nixa, Andy and Leeia McCullough of Crane and Cindy and Tom Evans of Nixa; two
stepsons: Greg Cummings, Nixa, and Lt. Mark Cummings, Baltimore, Md.; six
grandchildren: Trevor, Zac, Luke, Marty, Brandon and Zane; brother Caroll McCullough,
Branson; two sisters, Anna Lou Wilson of Shell Knob and Bessie Johnson, Aurora;
brother and sisters-in-law Richard and Edna Melton and Zoe Moore, all of Highlandville;
nieces; nephews; other relatives; many friends; and his dog, Tanner. Funeral services
were 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Hosea
Bilyeu officiating. A Masonic service and burial followed in Highlandville Cemetery.
Visitation was Tuesday, May 15, in the funeral home.
McCullough, Myrtle (Morris) 29 Jul 1915 - 4 Oct 1995 CCH-N 4 Oct 1995 & CCH-N
11 Oct 1995
[Note: Daughter of William & Sarah (Story) Morris; married Roy Leonard McCullough]
Myrtle McCullough, Crane, Mo., daughter of William and Sarah (Story) Morris,
was born July 29, 1915 in Willow Springs, Mo., and departed this life Wednesday, Oct.
4, 1995 in Meadowbrook Manor of Crane at the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 5 days.
Myrtle had been a life long resident of the Crane area. She was a retired garment factory
worker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was a member of the Cross Roads Church. She is
survived by: two sons, Ken and wife, Jane McCullough, Ozark, and Carol and wife,
Loretta McCullough, Branson, Mo.; two daughters, Ann Wison Craig and husband, Leon,
Shell Knob, Mo., and Alice Johnson and husband, Charles, Aurora, Mo.; a daughter-inlaw, Blondell McCullough; four sisters, Claudia Nathan, Cave Junction, Or., Merle
Watkins, Placerville, Ca., Gynith King, Colfax, Wa., and Ruth Weaver, Portland, Or.;
twenty grandchildren; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and
friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Leonard McCullough; her

parents, William and Sarah Morris; one son, Dewey McCullough; two grandsons; one
granddaughter; four sisters, Mamie Wilson Daugherty, Ann Langley Evans, Londa Faye
Morris, and Martha Francis Morris; and four brothers, Samuel Martin Morris, Ray
Morris, Paul Morris and William Morris. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 7,
1995 at 2:00 p.m. in Manlove-Stumpff Chapel of Crane, Mo., with the Rev. Joe Dan
Edwards and Don Baker officiating.
McCurdy, Gladys W. 6 Mar 1910 - 26 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
Gladys W. McCurdy, 78, of Springfield, died at the home of her son in Kansas
City, KS July 26. Services for Mrs. McCurdy were held Saturday in the Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. James Jackman officiating. Burial was in Robberson
Prairie Cemetery. A resident of Springfield for most of her life, Mrs. McCurdy was a
member of the Glidewell Baptist Church, and past president of the Greene County
Extension Club. Her survivors include four sons, James, Springfield, John, Kansas City,
KS, Cloyd, Fordland, and Nelson, Liberty; a sister, Shirley Burton, Highlandville; 16
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
McCurtain, Wilma Kathryn (Shipman) 15 Mar 1940 - 23 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan
2004
Wilma Kathryn McCurtain, 63, Hodgen, Okla., died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
23, 2003 in St. Edward Mercy Medical Hospital, Ft. Smith, Ark. She was born March 15,
1940 in Webster County, Mo., the daughter of Raymond L. and Myrtle K. (Jones)
Shipman. In 1988 she and C.D. "Bud" McCurtain were united in marriage. McCurtain
worked as a seamstress for garment factories, and also had her own upholstery business
in her home, Outback Upholstery. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She was
preceded in death by her father, Raymond Shipman; and a sister, Marjorie Carr.
Survivors include her husband, C.D. "Bud" McCurtain; three children, Gwen Ward,
Nixa, James Sullivan, Republic, and Sonya Ware, Springfield; her mother, Myrtle
Shipman, Ava; 13 grandchildren; five step-children; a brother, Raymond Shipman,
Ozark; four sisters, Hazel Hursh, Sparta, Helen Turner, Ava, Betty Loomis, Chadwick,
and Eula Mae Haden, Chadwick; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bally
Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
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McDaniel, Alta (Andrews) 27 Jul 1908 - 31 Jul 1995 CCH-N 9 Aug 1995
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Margaret Jane (Hall) Andrews; married James
Cecil “Tuck” McDaniel 29 Dec 1899 - 18 Apr 1977]
Alta McDaniel, 87, of Springfield, died Monday, July 31, 1995, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 27, 1908 at Oldfield, and was the daughter
of Frank and Jane Andrews. She also lived throughout her life in Sparta and Nixa before
moving to Springfield in 1986. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Mrs.
McDaniel was preceded in death by: her husband, James "Tuck" McDaniel in 1977; three
children, Betty and Ronnie McDaniel, and Freda King; a grandson, Walter Dooly; four
sisters, Maude, Blanche, Ethel, and Nora; and three brothers, Arthur, Buster, and Fred.
Survivors include: six children, Ferne Isbell, Sparta; Theda McDaniel, of the home,

Beverly Campbell, Springfield, Donnie McDaniel, of the home, Barbara Dooly and her
husband, Eugene, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, and Kathy McDaniel, of the home; a sonin-law, Billy King, Springfield; thirteen grandchildren; and seventeen greatgrandchildren; and thirteen great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Eugene Roberts and Rev. John Hyde officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
McDaniel, Bette Jo 20 Apr 1923 - 24 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of James Cecil “Tuck” & ? (Fletcher) McDaniel]
SPARTA - Services for Miss Bette J. McDaniel. 53, Sparta, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Sparta Church of Christ with Tom Smith and James Applegate officiating.
Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Miss
McDaniel died at 9:43 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. She was
a longtime Sparta resident and was an employee at People’s Market in Sparta at the time
of her death. She was also a former manager of Stacey’s Store here. Survivors include her
father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. “Tuck” McDaniel, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Fern
Isbell, Sparta; five half-sisters, Miss Theta McDaniel, Nixa, Mrs. Freda King, Mrs.
Beverly Campbell and Mrs. Barbara Dody, all of Springfield and Miss Kathy McDaniel,
Nixa; and a half-brother, Donnie McDaniel, Nixa.
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McDaniel, Bette Jo 20 Apr 1923 - 24 May 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p10
We would like to thank everyone for the contributions, flowers, food and prayers.
The family of Bette McDaniel
McDaniel, Cecil Ronald “Ronnie” 7 Sep 1939 - 10 Feb 1970 CCR 12 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Son of James Cecil “Tuck” & Alta (Andrews) McDaniel]
C. R. “Ronnie” McDaniel, 30, Nixa, died early Tuesday at the University of
Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. He had been ill since Dec. 7. He was a life long
resident of the Sparta and Nixa communities. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James C. McDaniel, with whom Mr. McDaniel lives; a twin brother, Donnie, of the
home; four sisters, Mrs. Beverly Campbell, Mrs. Barbara Dooly and Mrs. Freida King, all
of Springfield and Miss Theda McDaniel, of the home; and two half-sisters, Miss Betty
McDaniel and Mrs. Fern Isbell, both of Sparta. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
today in the First Baptist Church in Sparta. The Rev. Eugene Roberts will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Survivors
nor previously listed include a sister, Kathy McDaniel, of the home.
McDaniel, Claude O. 28 Jan 1920 - 25 May 2005 SN-L 26 May 2005
[Note: Son of Jeff and Bertha (McCormick) McDaniel; married Helen Dodge]
Claude O. McDaniel, age 85, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in
Christian Health Care East, Springfield. He was born January 28, 1920, in Seymour, the
son of Jeff and Bertha (McCormick) McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel served his country in the
U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from Peerless Pump in California where he
was a shipping and receiving foreman. Mr. McDaniel married Hazel (Dodge) McDaniel
who preceded him in death in 1990. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and
two brothers, Clinton and Clarence McDaniel. He is survived by a brother, Clyde

McDaniel, Ozark; and many cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held at 9
a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2005, in Mount Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Missouri, where
he will be buried next to his wife. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
McDaniel, Colonel Malachi 20 Dec 1877 - 16 Mar 1962 CCR 22 Mar 1962 p1
[Note: Son of James & Julinda (Barnett) McDaniel; married 27 Nov 1921 Eliza Jane
(Ross) Gray 7 Mar 1886 - 15 Jan 1994]
Funeral services for Colonel M. McDaniel, 84, who died at his home on route 2,
Ozark after a long illness, were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin and Son chapel at
Ozark with the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. A lifelong
resident of the Smyrna community, he was a retired farmer and stockman, Until ill heath
forced him to quit the bait business, he was also the friendly and reliable source of supply
for many an Ozark fisherman who thought Colonel’s “Parchcorn horny-heads” were the
only minnows fit to take fishing. Mr. McDaniel was a member of the Smyrna Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eliza McDaniel; a step-daughter, Mrs. Dollie
Wills, route 2, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Lillie Gobble of Ozark, two grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
McDaniel, Dorothy J. (Cannon) 22 Mar 1909 – 13 Jul 1995 CCH-N 19 Jul 1995
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Pearl (Clevenger) Cannon; married 15 Mar 1925 Raymond
McDaniel 25 Dec 1907 - 4 Apr 2004]
Dorothy J. McDaniel, age 86, of Ozark, died Thursday, July 13, 1995, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born March 22, 1909, at Sparta, and was the daughter of
Clyde and Pearl Clevenger Cannon. On March 15, 1925, she was united in marriage to
Raymond McDaniel. Mrs. McDaniel worked as a beautician in Ozark for many years.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Preceding her in death were: her
father, Clyde Cannon; and her mother and step-father, Pearl and Lon Boatwright.
Survivors include: her husband of 70 years, Raymond McDaniel; a daughter and her
husband, Dorzella and Keith Stine, Ozark; 4 grandchildren and their spouses, Kerry and
Janell Stine, Deborah and Terry Stombaugh, Nick and Jenny Stine and Carl and Jami
Stine; 7 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; 3 cousins, Martha Clevenger,
Knoxville, TN, Ruth Clevenger, Sparta, and Bob Bray and his wife, Joan, Columbia.
Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden
and David Howard officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
McDaniel, Dorothy Katherine (Crumpley) 12 Apr 1912 - 14 Feb 1998 CCH-N 25 Feb
1998
[Note: Daughter of Hurstal Alfred & Effie Katherine (Nokes) Crumpley; married Herbert
Neal McDaniel 15 Dec 1907 - 26 Apr 1985]
Dorothy Katherine McDaniel, age 85, of Highlandville, died Saturday, February
14, 1998 in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born April 12, 1912 and was the
daughter of Hurstal Alfred and Effie Katherine (Nokes) Crumpley. She lived throughout
her life on the family farm. Her husband of fifty-two years, Neal McDaniel preceded her
in death in 1985. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Stepha Crumpley. Mrs.
McDaniel attended Jamesville Church of Christ. Survivors include: Two children, Ruel

McDaniel and his wife, Patty, Highlandville, and LaVeta Cooley and her husband, Dan,
Nixa; four grandchildren, Marlo Wilson, Lacey McDaniel and Amanda and Kristen
Cooley; a great-granddaughter, Tyler Wilson; a brother H.A. Crumpley and his wife,
Charlcie, Highlandville; a brother-in-law, Albert McDaniel and his wife Peggy, Ozark;
and special neighbors, Richard, Dottie and Ethel McLaughlin. Funeral services were
Monday, February 16, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Winford C. Lee and
Tom Allen officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark.
McDaniel, Dorothy P. (Nelson) 7 Feb 1915 - 21 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Sarah Francis “Frankie” Nelson]
Dorothy P. McDaniel, 74, of Ozark, died July 21 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Services for Mrs. McDaniel were held July 25 at the Harris Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Pastor David Owings officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, Nixa.
Mrs. McDaniel was born in Clever Feb. 7, 1915, to William and Sarah Nelson. She lived
in Nixa for almost 30 years prior to moving to Ozark in 1963. Mrs. McDaniel was a
member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Sari Doden,
Springfield; three sons, Rex McDaniel, Nixa, Gary McDaniel, Olathe, Kansas, and Joel
McDaniel, Bloomsdale; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews, and a host of friends.
McDaniel, E. Ples 14 Oct 1883 - 9 Apr 1953 CCR 16 Apr 1953 p4
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Cassidy Methodist Church
for E. Ples McDaniel, 69, who died last Thursday at his home on route 2, Ozark. A native
of Tennessee, Mr. McDaniel came to Missouri as a child and had lived 42 years on the
farm where he died. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nettie Doran McDaniel; two sons,
Neal of near Clever and Albert of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Jones of Ozark;
Mrs. Josephine Bonner of Fowler, Calif. and Miss Gladys McDaniel of Carrollton, Mo.;
three brothers, Walter and George McDaniel of Rogersville and Homer McDaniel of
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Smith of Galloway. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
McDaniel, Earl Emory 25 Jul 1907 - 20 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Earl Emory McDaniel, 81, of Nixa, died at 6:33 a.m. June 20 at Springfield
Community Hospital. Services for Mr. McDaniel will be held at 2 p.m. today (Thursday)
at the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in
Payne Cemetery, Nixa. A lifelong resident of Nixa, Mr. McDaniel was a retired farmer.
He also had served as a self-employed decorator and finisher, and was a member of the
Church of Christ. His survivors include one daughter, Sari Doden, of Arvada, Colorado;
three sons, Gary, of Olathe, Kansas, Joel, of Bloomsdale, and Rex, of Nixa; five
grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
McDaniel, Edith 5 Apr 1907 - 30 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton “Ike” & Ida (Bray) McDaniel]
Services for Miss Edith McDaniel, 72, Sparta, were held Tuesday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Bruce Maples officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Miss McDaniel died last Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, after an illness of

several weeks. She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include two
sisters, Mrs. Grace Tindle, Sparta and Mrs. Nellie Morris, Rogersville; and a cousin who
was raised in the home, Sam McDaniel, Springfield.
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McDaniel, Edith 5 Apr 1907 - 30 Jun 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p B3
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton “Ike” & Ida (Bray) McDaniel]
W would like to thank all our friends for food, flowers, cards, prayers, and all
kindness shown during the illness and loss of our sister, Edith McDaniel. Special thanks
to Rev. Bruce Maples, singers, pallbearers and all who had part in the service. God bless
each of you. Nellie Morris, Grace Tindle, nephews and cousins.
McDaniel, Eliza Jane (Ross) Gray 7 Mar 1886 - 12 Jan 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Austin C. & Louise (Horton) Ross; married 4 Jan 1906 Charles G.
Gray 1877 - 1906; married 27 Nov 1921 Colonel Malachi McDaniel 20 Dec 1877 - 16
Mar 1962]
Eliza Jane McDaniel, 107, Ozark, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 1994, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born on March 7, 1886, in Christian County and was the
daughter of Austin and Louise Horton Ross. Mrs. McDaniel lived a full life, working as a
seamstress, harvester, caring for the ill, and assisting with the delivery of babies. With a
hoe at her side, she was always ready for a stray dandelion or spring planting. She
worked her own garden until age 105. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Preceding her in death were: Her first husband, Charles Gray; her second husband,
Colonel McDaniel; a daughter, Dolly May Wills; and 10 brothers and sisters. Survivors
include two grandchildren, Charles Wills and his wife, Jean, Rogersville, LaNell Walker
and her husband, Joe, Salt Lake City, Utah; five great-grandchildren, Sue Rook, Stephen
Wills, and Stan, Todd and Ross Walker; and three great-great-grandchildren, Dylan,
Charley, and Preston Rook. Funeral services were Monday, Jan. 17, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark with Rev. Larry Neil Officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
McDaniel, Eliza Jane (Shipman) 14 Feb 1869 - 22 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947
[Note: Daughter of Nathan & Sarah Jane (Hart) Shipman; married Benjamin F.
McDaniel 31 Mar 1866 - 16 Oct 1945]
Mrs. Eliza Jane McDaniel was born on Feb. 14, 1869 and passed away Feb. 22,
1947. The daughter of Nathan and Sarah Jane Shipman, she was the fifth child of a
family of 14 children. She was united in marriage to Ben McDaniel, who preceded her in
death several years ago. Surviving are two brothers, John and Dillard Shipman of the
Sparta community; one sister, Mrs. Lula Kirby of Ozark, and a host of other relatives.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Linden chapel by Rev. Floyd Hanks
of Springfield with burial in the Linden cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
McDaniel, Emma (Ginger) 26 Jun 1878 - 27 Feb 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
[Note: daughter of David Jerome & Ann Narcissus (Bledsoe) Ginger]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Ginger McDaniel, 81, who died Feb. 27 at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Vesta Bolin, northwest of Nixa were held March 1 at 2 p.m. in
the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Captain Lovell and Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial as in McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of the

Nixa community, she attended McConnell Chapel for many years. Her husband, James L.
McDaniel, preceded her in death in 1947. Survivors include Mrs Bolin; four
granddaughters, four great grandsons, two nephews and one niece.
McDaniel, Edna Glenara (Freeman) 2 Jan 1876 - 25 Aug 1959 CCR 27 Aug 1959
p1
[Note: daughter of John Wesley. & Amanda (Shemwell) Freeman, married Reuben R.
McDaniel]
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Glenara McDaniel, 83, who died Tuesday at her
home near Rogersville following a long illness were held Thursday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was a lifelong resident of the Linden
community and a member of the Smyrna Baptist church. Survivors include a son, George
McDaniel of Rogersville, a brother, Elmer E. Freeman of Springfield, a sister, Mrs. Grace
Atwood of Ozark and one grandchild.
McDaniel, Evelyn Gladys (Hursh) 22 Feb 1924 - 20 Aug 1952 CCR 28 Aug 1952 p5
Evelyn Gladys Hursh was born February 22, 1924 near Chadwick, the daughter of
Walter and Belle Hursh and departed this life in a Springfield hospital Wednesday,
August 20, 1952 at the age of 28 years and 6 months. Evelyn attended high school at
Chadwick and will be remembered by her classmates for her friendly smile and
disposition. She was converted at the age of 15 and became a member of the Chadwick
Baptist Church. Her membership was with the Mt. Zion Church at the time of her death.
On February 20, 1943, she was united in marriage to Samuel R. McDaniel and to this
union two daughters were born. Shirley Lavern preceded her mother in death at infancy.
Survivors include her husband, Sammy McDaniel of the home in Springfield; a daughter,
Donna Jean of the home; Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hursh of the home; her
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hursh of Chadwick; her maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Julia Melton of the home. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Mt.
Zion Church, Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
McDaniel, George A. 15 Nov 1905 - 17 Jan 1998 CCH-N 28 Jan 1998
George A. McDaniel, age 92, of Sparta, died Saturday, January 17, 1998, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born November 15, 1905 in Christian County,
and was born the son of Ruben and Edna (Freeman) McDaniel. In 1938 he married
Gladys Lawson. Mr. McDaniel was a heavy equipment operator, helping to build many
area roads. Survivors include his wife, Gladys, and a granddaughter, Tammy , Crane.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Felton. A graveside funeral service was
I1:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 20, 1998, in Linden Cemetery, with Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
McDaniel, Gladys (Lawson) 14 Feb 1911 - 3 May 2002
Gladys McDaniel, age 91 of Sparta, passed away Friday, May 3, 2002 in her
home. She was born February 14, 1911 in Sparta, the daughter of Burdine and Maggie
(Stone) Lawson. Her husband, George, preceded her in death in 1998. She was also

preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Felton, and four brothers, Jock, Jim, Glen and
Arthur. Survivors include a granddaughter, Tammy and her husband, Brad, Sparta; two
great-grandchildren, Micah and Dylan ; a brother, Johnny Lawson and wife Shelby,
Sparta; a sister-in-law and good friend, Hazel Lawson, Sparta; and a son-in-law, Mike
Felton, Grove, Okla. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Linden Cemetery
with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from noon until 7 p.m. Springfield
News-Leader, May 4, 2002.
McDaniel, Ida (Bray) Oct 1871 - 29 Mar 1964
CCR 2 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Margaret (Garrison) Bray; married Isaac Newton "Ike"
McDaniel]
Mrs. Ida McDaniel, 92, a lifelong resident of Route 1, Sparta, died at her home
after a long illness. She was the widow of Isaac McDaniel and a member of the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church of the McCracken community. Surviving are three daughters, Miss Edith
McDaniel of the home, Mrs. Reg Tindle of Sparta and Mrs. Lawrence Morris of
Rogersville; one foster son, Samuel R. McDaniel, Springfield; two grandchildren, two
great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev.
Vernon Armitage officiated. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
McDaniel, Irwin H. 8 Aug 1911 - 25 Mar 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p9
[Note Son of Samuel & ? (?) McDaniel; married Rose]
Santa Clara - Irvin H. McDaniel, 64, Santa Clara, Calif. died Thursday, March 25,
at 10:30 p.m. in Mountain View Hospital, Santa Clara, after a short illness. He was a
retired welder. He was born at Buffalo, Mo. Aug 8, 1911, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
McDaniel. Mr. McDaniel was raised near Rogersville, Mo. and had many friends and
relatives in Green County. Surviving are his wife, Rose; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret
Everidge of Santa Clara and Mrs. Mary A. Prieto of Richmond, Calif.; one son, William
I. McDaniel of Vacaville, Calif.; three sisters. Mrs. Cordia Haskins, Rogersville, Mrs.
Margaret Norris and Mrs. Isabell Reed, both of Hanna, Wyo and one brother, William
McDaniel, Springfield, Mo. Also five grandchildren. His parents and one sister, Mrs.
Rowena Kinser preceded him in death. Mr. McDaniel, a long time resident of California,
moved back to Mo. and bought a home and lived near Rogersville the past two years .
About six weeks ago, he and Mrs. McDaniel sold their home and moved back to Calif. to
be near their children. Services were Monday, March 29, conducted by the Rev. Gabriel
J. Meyer at the Civic Center Chapel of Wilson and Krantzer. Burial followed at Rolling
Hills Memorial Park in Richmond, Calif.
McDaniel, Isaac Newton 11May 1873 - 16 Dec 1955 CCR 22 Dec 1955 p4
Funeral services for Isaac Newton McDaniel, 82, who died December 16 at his
farm home near McCracken, were held Sunday afternoon at the Chaffin Cahapel in Ozark
with Rev. Howard Blevins officiation. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home. He made his profession of Christ in Linden in 1920 and was
baptized in the Christian Church. Survivors inlcude his wife, Ida Bray McDaniel to
whom he was married in 1897; three daughters, Mrs. Nellie Morris of Rogersville, Mrs.

Grace Tindle of Sparta and Miss Edith McDaniel of the home; two grandsons, Homer
Morris of Rogersville and Danny Tindle of Sparta; one great grnddaughter, Wava Lee
Morris and one nephew, Sammie McDaniel, both of Springfield.
McDaniel, Iva Pearl (Brown) 14 Aug 1897 - Oct 1977
Mrs. W.J. McDaniel, 80, who had been in ill health the past two months, died at
noon Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wesley Hull, 408 S. 12th. Services will
be held at 1:30 Tuesday at the Nazarene Church with Rev. John Hazelton presiding.
Burial will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Webb & Rodrick
Funeral Home. Mrs. McDaniel was born Aug 14, 1897 in Christian County, MO, the
daughter of John William Brown and Pulaska Jane (Nash) Brown. She came to
Independence as a child and attended the rural schools. She returned later to Missouri and
on Nov. 26, 1914 was married in Shady Grove to William J. McDaniel. He preceded her
in death on Dec. 24, 1966. Mrs. McDaniel was the last charter member of the First
Nazarene Church in this city. Surviving other than the daughter, Mrs. Marie Hull of this
city, are: a daughter, Mrs. Dean (Pauline) Franzen, Topeka; one brother, O.A. Brown,
Olathe; two sisters, Mrs. Bert House, Overland Park and Mrs. Delbert Bradley, Von
Ormy, Tex. Nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren also survive. From the
Independence, Kansas newspaper in October 1977. Contributed by Kim Tallie.
McDaniel, James Cecil “Tuck” 29 Dec 1899 - 18 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Son of Andrew & Maggie Elizabeth (Hiles) McDaniel; married Alta Andrews 27
Jul 1908 - 31 Jul 1995]
NIXA - Services for James C. “Tuck” McDaniel, 77, Nixa were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in First Baptist Church in Sparta with burial in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. McDaniel died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in his home after a
long illness. He had been a resident of Sparta and Nixa all his life and was a farmer. Mr.
McDaniel was employed with Producers Produce in Springfield for 10 years. Survivors
include his wife, Alta; six daughters, Mrs. Fern Isbell, Sparta, Miss Theda McDaniel,
Nixa, Mrs. Freda King and Mrs. Beverly Campbell, both of Springfield and Mrs. Barbara
Dooly, Ozark and Miss Kathy McDaniel, Nixa; a son, Donnie of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Ada
Higginbotham, Harrisburg, Pa; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
McDaniel, James Lee Roy 21 May 1871 - 24 Jul 1947 CCR 31 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of George & Caroline (Shipman) McDaniel; married Emma Ginger 26 Jun
1878 - 27 Feb 1960]
James Lee Roy McDaniel, son of William and Matilda McDaniel, was born May
21, 1871, and departed this life July 24, 1947, at the age of 76 years, 2 months and 3
days. He was married to Emma Ginger in 1892 and to this union were born two children.
One daughter, Hettie, preceded him in death. He was baptized at the age of 40 and lived a
devoted Christian life until his death. He is survived by his wife, Emma, and one
daughter, Vesta Bolin of Nixa, four granddaughters, one brother, Curtis McDaniel of
Carthage, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Bent McDaniel of Sparta. Funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon in the Union Chapel church, conducted by Rev. Clabe Young of
Springfield, with burial in McConnell cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral
Home.

McDaniel, James W. “Tense”
21 Jan 1876 - 27 May 1954 CCR 6 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for J. W. McDaniel, 78, who died May 27 at her home in Ozark,
were conducted Saturday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev.
Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lillie Gobble of the home; two
brothers, I. N. McDaniel of Sparta and C. M. McDaniel of Rogersville, several nephews
and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.
McDaniel, James Walter 1879 - 25 Jan 1961 CCR 26 Jan 1961 p4
[Note: Son of James & Julinda (Barnard) McDaniel]
Services for James Walter McDaniel, 81, Route 2, Rogersville, who died at his
home Wednesday following an illness of three weeks, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Jewell E. Windle chapel with the Rev. James Melton officiating. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mr. McDaniel had been a resident of the community for 73
years and had lived in the same dwelling the past 53 years. A deacon of the Harmony
Baptist Church, Mr. McDaniel was active in community and church work until he
became ill recently. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Ida; three sons,
Edwin McDaniel of 915 North Delaware, Springfield, Raymond McDaniel of 2035 West
Olive, Springfield and Hubert Springfield of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Myra
Kightlinger , 2501 East, Springfield and Miss Mary McDaniel of the home; a brother,
George McDaniel of Route 2, Rogersville; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
McDaniel, Joel Edwin 29 Jun 1944 - 9 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Earl & Dorothy (Nelson) McDaniel; married 29 Oct 1963 Diana Lee
Dilley]
Joel Edwin McDaniel, age 54, of Bloomsdale, Missouri, formerly of Nixa; died
Wednesday, June 9, 1999, in his home. He was born June 29, 1944 in Nixa and was the
son of Earl and Dorothy (Nelson) McDaniel. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr.
McDaniel was employed with Fellow Freight Systems for twenty eight and one half
years. He is survived by: a daughter, Stephanie Giesler and her husband, Art,
Bloomsdale, Missouri; two grandchildren, Hannah and Meghan Gielser; two brothers,
Gary McDaniel and Rex McDaniel, both of Nixa; and a sister, Sari Doden, Springfield.
Preceding him in death were his parents and a son, Brent McDaniel. Funeral services
were 3 p.m. Sunday, June 13, in Delaware Cemetery with Dan Pinkley officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation
preceded the funeral on Sunday.
McDaniel, Lori Dawn 14 Jan 1972 - 18 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
[Note: Daughter of Ruel J. & ? (King) McDaniel]
Funeral services for Lori Dawn McDaniel, 4-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Ruel J. McDaniel, Highlandville, will be at 11 a.m. at the Hopedale Cemetery, with the
Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Lori Dawn died Tuesday at 8:55 a.m. Surviving are
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Veal McDaniel, Highlandville; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. King, Galena; maternal great grandparents, Mr. and

Mrs. Pat King, Galena and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Keck, Mentone, Calif.. Burial will be
under the direction of Harris of Ozark
McDaniel, Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” (Herndon) 10 Dec 1870 - 22 Nov 1954
CCR 25 Nov 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth “Maggie” McDaniel, 83, who died
November 22 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Stella Painter at Nixa were held
Wednesday afternoon in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with Evangelist Fred Killebrew
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was preceded
in death by her husband, George W. McDaniel and by three sons, Elmer, Homer and
Edgar. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Painter; one son, Earl McDaniel of Nixa; a
sister, Mrs. Ella Tyler of Anadarko, Okla. other relatives and a multitude of friends. She
was a member of many years of the Nixa Church of Christ.
McDaniel, Mary Luella 19 May 1915 - 4 Jan 2007 SN-L 5 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Ida McDaniel]
Mary Luella McDaniel, age 91, was born May 19, 1915, near Rogersville, Mo.,
and died Jan. 4, 2007, at The Baptist Home in Ozark, Mo. Mary was a retired medical
secretary and a member of Glenstone Baptist Church in Springfield. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Walter and Ida McDaniel; three brothers, James Edwin, Raymond
and Hubert McDaniel; a sister, Myra Kightlinger; and two nephews, James David
McDaniel and Bruce McDaniel. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Thelma McDaniel
and Emogene McDaniel; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sat.,
Jan. 6, 2007, at Greenlawn North Funeral Home, with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. today, Jan. 5, 2007, in the funeral home. The casket will be
closed at the beginning of the service.
McDaniel, Nettie (Doran) 12 Jul 1887 - 10 Oct 1970 CCR 20 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of James S. & Elizabeth (Robinson) Doran; married E. Ples McDaniel
14 Oct 1883 - 9 Apr 1953]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie McDaniel, 83, of Springfield were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery. Mrs. McDaniel was dead in arrival at 7:15 a.m. Monday, August 10
at the Selma District Hospital in Selma, Calif. where she was visiting a daughter.
McDaniel, Paul 1 Feb 1939 - 21 Jul 2004 SN-L 22 Jul 2004
[Note: married Glenna]
Paul McDaniel, 65, Nixa, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 21, 2004.
Paul was a member of Schweitzer UMC and the Springfield Collectors Club. He retired
from Ridewell Corp. after 31 years of service. He is survived by Glenna, his wife of 45
years; daughters and sons-in-law, Paula and Denny Reeves and Cindy and Scott Ruth;
son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Kim McDaniel; grandsons Josh, Zach, Sawyer and
Tucker; and many other loved ones. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Friday, July 23, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn North. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association or Schweitzer UMC.

McDaniel, Raymond Archie 25 Dec 1907 - 4 Apr 2004 SN-L 6 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of David & Minnie Lee (Freeman) McDaniel; married 15 Mar 1925 Dorothy
J. Cannon 22 Mar 1909 - 13 Jul 1995]
Raymond Archie McDaniel, age 96, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 4,
2004, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born December 25, 1907, in Christian
County near Ozark, the son of David and Minnie Lee (Freeman) McDaniel. On March
15, 1925, he and Dorothy Cannon were united in marriage. He was a lifelong resident of
Ozark, where he and Dorothy spent 70 years together before her death in 1995. Mr.
McDaniel owned Nifty Barber Shop on the east side of the square in Ozark until 1951.
He then operated a custom grader and bulldozer business and owned Raymond McDaniel
Road Construction, building many state and farm roads in the area. He was a long time
member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Raymond loved building beautiful grandfather
clocks and enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors include his daughter, Dorzella Stine
and her husband, Keith, Ozark; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kerry and Judy
Stine, Deborah and Terry Stombaugh, Nick and Jenny Stine, and Carl and Jami Stine;
seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and other relatives and many
friends. A graveside funeral will be a t2 p.m. Wednesday in Linden Cemetery, east of
Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may call at the funeral home from
noon until 8 p.m. on Tuesday. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist
Church, Ozark, or to St. John's HospiceCare.
AND
McDaniel, Raymond Archie
25 Dec 1907 - 4 Apr 2004 CCH-N 14 Apr 2004
Raymond Archie McDaniel, age 96, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 4,
2004 in Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born December 25, 1907, in Christian
County near Ozark, the son of David and Minnie Lee (Freeman) McDaniel. On March
15, 1925 he and Dorothy Cannon were united in marriage. He was a lifelong resident of
Ozark where he and Dorothy spent 70 years together before her death in 1995. Mr.
McDaniel owned Nifty Barber Shop on the east side of the square in Ozark until 1951.
He then operated a custom grader and bulldozer business and owned Raymond McDaniel
Road Construction, building many state and farm roads in the area. He was a long time
member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Raymond loved building beautiful grandfather
clocks, and enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors include: His daughter, Dorzella
Stine and her husband, Keith, Ozark; four grandchildren and their spouses, Kerry and
Judy Stine, Deborah and Terry Stombaugh, Nick and Jenny Stine, and Carl and Jami
Stine; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and
many friends. A graveside funeral was at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Linden Cemetery, east
of Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be
made to First Baptist Church, Ozark, or to St. John's HospiceCare. ©Ozarks Newsstand
2004
McDaniel, Sallie Ann 28 Sep 1895 - 16 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: married George E. McDaniel]

Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Ann McDaniel, 83, Rogersville, were held last
Monday in the Greenlawn North Chapel. The Rev. Leonard Bailey and Roy Wilson
officiated. Burial was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Mrs. McDaniel died March 16 at her
home after a long illness. She was a member of the Mentor Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband, George W.; a son, Orval, Republic; four daughters, Mrs. Kathryn
Maples, Fair Grove, Mrs. Eva Jane Wilkerson and Mrs. Bernice Maples, both of
Rogersville and Mrs. Georgia Tennison of Sparta and a sister, Mrs. Tempie Cline of
Rogersville.
AND
McDaniel, Sallie Ann 28 Sep 1895 - 16 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p11
We would like to thank our many friends and relatives for all kindness shown our
family during the illness and death of loved one. May God Bless each of you. The
George W. McDaniel Family
McDaniel, Sarah Jane
1865 - 26 Jun 1954
CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
Funeral services for Miss Sarah Jane McDaniel, 89, who died at 9 a.m. Saturday,
June 26 at the home of a niece, Mrs. Minnie Davis of Sparta, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Monday, June 28 at the Fairview Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Miss McDaniel
had been a resident of Sparta most of her life. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Ann
Walker of Oldfield; one brother, Bent McDaniel of Springfield and several nieces and
nephews.
McDaniel, Thomas Benton 23 Jan 1870 - 14 Feb 1956
CCR 23 Feb 1956 p5
Funeral services for Thomas Benton McDaniel, 86, a native of the Sparta
community, who died at his home there on Feb.14, were held Thursday, Feb. 16 at 1:00
p.m. at 2:00 p.m. in the Fairview Church with Rev. Roy Shipman, officiating. Burial was
in Fairview Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He is
survived by one son, Harrison McDaniel, several nieces and nephews other relatives and
friends. He professed faith in Christ about 40 years ago, and at the time of his death was a
member of the Fairview Baptist Church.
McDaniel, William Harrison
16 Mar 1901 - 17 Aug 1963
CCR 22 Aug 1963
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Linda McDaniel]
Funeral services for Harrison McDaniel, 62, a longtime resident of the Sparta
community, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Fairview Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mr. McDaniel, who died at 12:20 a.m. Saturday in the Christian Rest home here, is
survived by a number of cousins, including Mrs. Minnie Davis and Miss Betty McDaniel,
both of Sparta.
McDonald, Anna L. (Burks) 2 Feb 1896 - 14 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: married W. A. McDonald]
MARSHFIELD - Mrs. Anna L. McDonald, 81, Marshfield, died Friday evening
in her home after a short illness. Mrs. McDonald, the wife of the late Associate Judge W.
A. McDonald, was a lifelong resident of Webster County and a longtime member of the

Ozark Primitive Baptist Church, Ozark. She is survived by five sons, Henry of Southgate,
Calif., Gene of Hammond, La., Glenn of Downey, Calif., and Lee Roy and Joe, both of
Marshfield; five daughters, Mrs. Edna . Appleby, Lebanon, Mrs. Pearl Stinnett,
Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Ila Scott, Roseville, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Lee, Springfield, and
Mrs. Ruth Bookout, Rogersville; a brother, Gerald Burks, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs.
Gertie Fauscett, Marshfield, and Mrs. Dee Mueller, Kansas City and 29 grandchildren
and 16 great grandchildren. Arraignments were announced by Fraker of Marshfield.
McDonald, Chesley Herman 22 Aug 1920 - 8 Oct 2002
Chesley Herman McDonald, 82 of Rogersville, passed away at 4:45 a.m.
Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at his home. Chesley was born on August 22, 1920 in Webster
County to Otto and Ada Peck McDonald. Chesley was a dairy farmer and member of the
Springhill Baptist Church where he was a deacon for 54 years, song leader and Sunday
School teacher. Chesley was married to Edith Davis on October 4, 1941 and she survives
of the home. Also surviving is his son, Jim McDonald and wife Sarah of Rogersville; one
sister, Mary Ann McHaffie and husband Marvin of Fordland; five grandchildren, Troy
Eakins and wife Cathy, Tini Miller and husband Mike, Stephanie Cushwa, Alisha
Woodmansee and husband Rex, and Stephen McDonald and wife Michelle; nine greatgrandchildren, Heath and Shelby Miller, Katie, Joshua, Carrie and Kylie Eakins, Chesley
and Lydia McDonald, and Alex Woodmansee. Chesley was preceded in death by his
parents and a daughter, Dorothy Cushwa. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 11,
2002 at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Springhill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the
Springhill Baptist Church Building Fund. Springfield News-Leader, October 10, 2002.
McDonald, David Banks 26 Jul 1962 - 26 Jul 1962 CCR 2 Aug 1962 p1
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McDonald of Ozark died at 6:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 26, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Besides his parents, he is
survived by three sisters, all of the home. Chaffin & Son Funeral Home was in charge of
arrangements.
McDonald, Flora Gertude (Phillips) 9 May 1887 - 18 Oct 1949 CCR 27 Oct 1949
[Note: Daughter of Pleasant & Pernecia (Smith) Phillips; married Jesse David McDonald
12 Oct 1883 - 1 Jun 1938]
Flora G. McDonald, 62, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, at her home in the Abadyl
community. She was the daughter of the late Pernecia and Pleasant Phillips. Her husband,
Jesse McDonald, preceded her in death in 1938. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Pauline
Stapp, one granddaughter, Lucille Pogue, and one grandson, Rega Stapp, all of the home
address; two brothers, Robert and Tom Phillips of Bruner, Mo., and one sister, Mrs.
Glessa Newport, of Springfield. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon, Oct. 22, by Rev. Weaver at the
Abadyl church. Burial was in the Hyde cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
McDonald, Otis 1867 - 11 Mar 1953 CCR 19 Mar 1953 p8

Funeral services for Otis McDonald, 85, who died Wednesday, March 11 at the
home of his son, Grant McDonald in Nixa, were held Saturday afternoon, March 14 in
the Nixa Christian Church with Rev. Vincent Gray and Rev. B. Frank West officiating.
Burial was in the Lawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr.
McDonald was born near Vicennes, Indiana in 1867, the son of N. B. and Elizabeth
McDonald, having moved to Missouri with his parents at an early age and settling near
Cabool. In 1895, he was united in marriage to Sarah Chapman and to this union one son
was born. He moved to Springfield in 1901 and became interested in the plumbing trade.
He established his own business as a plumbing contractor in 1915 and continued in that
business until retirement in 1942. Gardening was his hobby during the years until his
recent illness. He united with the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Springfield in
1905, later united with the Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church. His wife preceded
him in death in 1927. Survivors include the son Grant McDonald of Nixa who is music
supervisor in the Spokane Public School, two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
McDonald, Paul J. 18 Feb 1923 - 3 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: married Kathleen]
Paul J. McDonald, 65, of Springfield, died at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 3 at St. John's
Regional Health Center following a long illness. Services for Mr. McDonald were held
Feb. 6 in the Klingner Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. Lester Myers officiating. Burial
was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Born in Webster County, Mr. McDonald had been a longtime
resident of Springfield. He had been a member of the Glenstone Baptist Church for
several years, and was a retired pressman for Lily Tulip. Surviving are his wife, Kathleen
McDonald, Springfield; two daughters, Dixie Painter, Midway, Arkansas and Deborah
McDonald, El Dorado Springs; a son, Lance McDonald, Nixa; three brothers, Franklin
and Glen, Springfield, and Robert, Strafford; a sister, Eleanor Groseclose, Bates City; a
stepsister, Ollie Moore, Galena, Kansas; three grandchildren, Michelle and Michael
Painter, Midway, Arkansas, and Audra Beth McDonald, Nixa; and several nieces,
nephews and cousins.
McDonald, Sherman 25 Apr 1894 - 5 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Beulah]
FORDLAND - Services for Sherman McDonald, 83, Fordland, were at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in the First Baptist Church here with the Revs. Wilburn Stewart and Roy
Cantrell officiating. Burial was in the Fordland Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of
Fordland. Mr. McDonald died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday at the Cherry Manor Health Care
Center, Springfield. He was a veteran of World War I and a retired farmer. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Fordland and the American Legion Post in
Marshfield. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; four sons, Leo, Fordland, Lyle, Otho, Iowa,
Jimmie, Ash Grove, and Hubert, Springfield, seven daughters, Mrs. Francis Clutter, Mt.
Vernon, Freeda Moentnish, Vinita, Okla., Mrs. Rilda Millsap, Tulsa, Okla. Mrs. Betty
Thomas, Springfield, Mrs. Lillian Burks, Sparta, Mrs. Alene Criger, Springfield and Mrs.
Helen Owens, Nixa; a brother, Albert, Boone, Iowa; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Steward,
Fordland; and 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
McDougal, Alta (Magruder) 20 Oct 1916 - 3 Aug 2006 SN-L 5 Aug 2006

[Note: Daughter of Glenn & Ora Magruder; married 21 Sep 1942 Herbert McDougal
who died 7 Apr 1982]
Alta (Magruder) McDougal October 20, 1916 to August 3, 2006 Alta McDougal
passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2006, with her daughters holding her
hands. Alta was born October 20, 1916, in Jackson, Michigan, to Glenn and Ora
Magruder. She graduated from Central High School in Springfield. After graduation, she
attended Draughon Business University. Before retiring, she was a secretary at Dayco.
She was a member of University Heights Baptist Church. She married Herbert McDougal
September 21, 1942. From their loving marriage were born two daughters, Jeanie and
Judi. Her family was her joy. There was a never a dull moment in the McDougal
household. She is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Ora Magruder, and her
brother, Howard Magruder. Her husband passed away in her arms on April 7, 1982. Alta
leaves her daughters and families: Jeanie and Tom Ferte' of Salem, Oregon, their children
Stefan and Jacki Ferte', Rebecca and Ethan of Portland, Oregon, Deven Ferte' and partner
Maren Gibson, and Deven's daughter, Lennon of Salem, Oregon; Judi and Steve Black,
of Nixa, Missouri, their children, Jeanne and Jeff Groh, and their son, Cody;and Julie and
David Elmore, and their sons Brandon and Jacob. Friends and family are welcome to visit
at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation
will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, August 6, 2006. Alta will be buried in a graveside ceremony
next to her beloved husband, Herbie, in Eastlawn Cemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, August 7.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice. From her daughters:
Mom, you were a wonderful role model for us. Now you are reunited with Daddy, other
family members, and friends. We love you, Mom. Your struggle is finally over. We'd like
to extend our gratitude to Dr. Kinder and Pat, the CMTs and Nurses' Aides at Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. To Arlene McCormick of St. John's Hospice and their staff
who fought tirelessly for Mother's comfort, we would like to extend a special thank you.
The love you all gave to our mother and to us will never be forgotten.
McElhaney, Frances Paralee (Scott) 23 Apr 1854 - 9 Apr 1950 CCR 13 Apr 1950
[Note: married John Franklin McElhaney 21 Feb 1861 - 14 Jun 1950]
Mrs. Frances Paralee McElhaney, 95, died in her home in Billings Sunday
afternoon following a long illness. Survivors include the husband, John McElhaney of the
home; one son, Perry, of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. John Welsh, Mrs. Elmer
Owen, Mrs. Will Welsh and Miss Eula McElhaney all of Billings; one sister, Mrs. Sarah
Fry of Los Angeles, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and nine greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Billings
Baptist Church with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
McElroy, Amos Drake d 30 Jul 2002 infant CCH-N 14 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Amos McElroy & Desiree Stollings Henry; no stone found in Linden
Cemetery reading]
Amos Drake McElroy, Ozark, infant son of Amos McElroy and Desiree Stollings
Henry died July 30, 2002, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Amos is survived
by two brothers Damon and Devon Henry, Ozark; a sister Hailey McElroy, Springfield;
grandparents Lori and Donnie Danielson, Strafford, and Trisha Ingles, Florida; and many

other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Aug. 3 at the Linden Cemetery,
Linden.
McElwain, James Franklin 8 Sep 1915 - 11 Oct 1996 CCH-N 18 Oct 1996
James Franklin McElwain, 81, Ozark, died Friday, October 11, 1996, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born September 8, 1915, in Marshfield, and was the son of
David Franklin McElwain and Ella Nora (Childress) McElwain. Before retirement he was
employed as a truck driver for a feed company. Survivors living in Ozark are: His son,
Robert McElwain and his wife, Betty; and three grandchildren, Zachary, Justin, and
Sydney McElwain. A graveside service was held Tuesday, October 15, in WestlawnHillcrest Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home.
McElyea, Glenn Dale 13 Oct 1929 - 17 Oct 2001 CCH-N 31 Oct 2001
[Note: Son of Claude Homer and Edna Reba (Harden) McElyea; married Virginia]
Glenn Dale McElyea, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 17 in
his home. He was born Oct. 13, 1929, in Matthews, the son of Claude Homer and Edna
Reba (Harden) McElyea. He served in the United States Army and later a term in the
United States Air Force; receiving an honorable discharge from both. He retired in 1996
from Time-Warner Cable Company in Denver, Colo. He and his wife of 40 years,
Virginia, retired to the Springfield area that same year, making their home in Mansfield
until this past July; then in Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Virginia L. McElyea;
son, Glenn D. McElyea, Jr., (Tennessee), stepdaughter, Deborah L. Bates (Colorado);
stepsons, Stephen D. Lee (Arizona), Michael E Lee (Arkansas), and two sisters, Mozella
Heuring and Martha Leckie (both of Missouri); numerous grandchildren; nieces and
nephews. A memorial service was held in Seminole Baptist Church gymnasium followed
by a fellowship luncheon. Mr. McElyea will rest honorably at the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery in Springfield.
McEntire, Earl 9 Jul 1897 - 22 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
Funeral services for Earl McEntire, 82, of Republic, were held last Saturday in the
Republic Assembly of God with the Revs, A. Wilson Phillips and Ridley Thomas
officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery. Mr. McEntire died May 22 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. Among those surviving are two sons,
Leon of Clever and Bill of Republic; and a daughter, Mrs. Faye Martin of Highlandville.
McEntire, Leon 6 Jul 1922 - 15 Sept 1987
[Note: married Willa Mae Gilmore 29 Jun 1921 - 6 Jul 1999]
Services for Leon McEntire, 65, Clever were held Sept. 20 in Union Ridge Baptist
Church with the Revs. Ronnie Wilson and Andy Tilton officiating, Burial was in Union
Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. Mr. McEntire died
Sept. 17 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. He
had resided in the Clever community for 45 years, and was a veteran of World War II,
serving with the U.S. Army in the European Theater for 16 months. He retired from the
champion International Corporation in 1984 and was a member of Union Ridge Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Willa Mae; a son and daughter-in-law Bob and

Lavonne McEntrire, Nixa; his mother, Mamie McEntire, Republic; three brothers,
Russell, Pendleton, Ore., Bill, Republic, and Dale, Sacramento, Calif.; five sisters, Veda
Daums, Pendleton, Ore., Ruby Carson and Joan Lopez, both of Sacramento, Calif., Faye
Martin, Highlandville, and Wanda Gilmore, Springfield; and two grandchildren, Mindi
and Mason McEntire, Nixa. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
McEntire, Mason 11 May 1979 - 2 Sep 2006 SN-L 5 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Bob & Lavonne (Middleton) McEntire]
Mason McEntire, beloved son, brother, grandson, and uncle, passed away
Saturday, September 2, 2006, in his home. Mason was born May 11, 1979, in Springfield,
Missouri, to Bob and Lavonne (Middleton) McEntire. He attended Nixa High School,
graduating in 1997 with honors, and attended UMKC for two years, and MSU for one
year. He was a member of Jamesville Church of Christ and was employed with Life
Enhancement Village of the Ozarks in Nixa. He enjoyed all sports, especially basketball
and golf and was very talented in writing poems. Mason was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Leon and Willa Mae McEntire; maternal grandfather, Clarence
Middleton; and maternal step grandfather, Fred Vandekerkhove. He is survived by his
parents; his sister, Mindi Holcomb and her husband Ray, Nixa; maternal grandmother,
Maxine (Middleton) Vandekerkhove, Nixa; his fianc?, the love of his life, Jessica
Hutchison, Springfield; and a very special nephew and niece, Corey and Kelsi Holcomb,
Nixa; aunts, uncles, several cousins and many, many friends. He had a very kind and
loving spirit and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Bill Dickinson and Ronny
Wade officiating. Burial will follow in Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to
8 p.m. this evening in the funeral home.
McEntire, Willa Mae (Gilmore) 29 Jun 1921 - 6 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of Oda & Bertha (Scroggins) Gilmore; married 1942 Leon McEntire 6
Jul 1922 - 27 Sep 1987]
Willa Mae McEntire, 78, Nixa, Mo., died Tuesday, July 6, 1999, in her son’s
home. She was born June 29, 1921, near Clever, the daughter of Oda and Bertha
Scroggins Gilmore. Her husband, Leon, preceded her in death in 1987, after 45 years of
marriage. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lenabelle Fugitt.
Mrs. McEntire, a homemaker, was a long time member of Union Ridge Baptist Church,
Clever, and attended Calvary Baptist Church, Nixa, during the past few years. She was a
giving person with a big heart, continually doing for others. Survivors include her son,
Bob, and his wife, Lavonne; two grandchildren, Mindi Holcomb and her husband, Ray,
and Mason McEntire, all of Nixa; two great-grandchildren, Corey and Kelsi Holcomb; a
dear nephew and his wife, Bill and Sue Fugitt, Fort Wayne, Ind.; other family members
and dear friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999, in Union
Ridge Baptist Church, Clever, with the Rev. Leeroye Maples and the Rev. Carl Curtis
officiating under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Union Ridge
Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

McFadden, Betty Jane (Bowers) 19 Apr 1926 - 8 Oct 2005 SN-L 9 Oct 2005
[Note; Daughter of ? & Martha Ann Bowers; married Irven Eugene McFadden 6 Sept
1911 - 16 Aug 1995 ]
Betty Jane McFadden, age 79, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 8,
2005. She was born April 19, 1926, in Cody, Mo. On January 27, 1951, she and Irven
McFadden were united in marriage. Mrs. McFadden retired from Springday. After
retirement she enjoyed music and dancing at Senior Citizen Centers. She was a
seamstress and wonderful cook. She looked forward to holidays, making candy with her
family and enjoying all of the family getting together. Survivors include three daughters
and their husbands, Tela and Dewey Smith, Springfield, Barbara and Darrell Freeman,
Springfield and Erva and Grady Jones, Elkland; 13 grandchildren; 34 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Her husband, Irven, preceded her in death,
as well as her mother, Martha Ann Bowers. The family would like to express their thanks
to Community Hospices of America for their compassionate care for Betty during her
illness. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Jerry Humble officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, in the funeral home.
McFadden, Edwin W. 30 Mar 1923 - 7 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Eugene W. & Eloda B. (Jenkins) McFadden married 28 Nov 1943 Fern
Brown]
E. W. McFadden, 45 of Sparta, a Christian County stockman for a number of
years, died suddenly of an apparent heart attack at 8:15 a.m. Thursday while visiting at
the Rowland Skelley Service Station in Sparta. He had owned the business for 12 years,
selling it in 1963 because of ill health, but frequently stopped by to visit. Mr. McFadden,
who suffered from a heart condition, was pronounced dead by a doctor. Survivors include
his wife, Fern; one son, Jimmy G. of the home; a daughter, Miss Fonda McFadden,
Springfield; one brother, Irven, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Owens, Springfield,
Mrs. Evelyn McBrayer and Mrs. Geneva Rathbun, both of DeSoto, Mo. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Leonard Stratton and
Connie Shelton officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
McFadden, Eugene W. 29 Jul 1880 - 17 Oct 1961 CCR 19 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Son of S. T. & J. I. McFadden, according to 1900 Christian County census;
married Eloda B. Jenkins]
Funeral services for Eugene W. McFadden, 81, a retired businessman of Sparta,
who died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Connelly Rest Home in Springfield, were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. He is survived by two sons, Irven,
945 West Madison, Springfield and E. W., Jr. of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn
McBrayer of DeSoto, Mrs. Edith Owens, 323 South Weller, Springfield and Mrs. Geneva
Rathbun of Sparta, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
McFadden, Irven Eugene 6 Sept 1911 - 16 Aug 1995 CCH-N 23 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Gene & Elodia (Jenkins) McFadden; married 1951 Betty Jane Bowers 19
Apr 1926 - 8 Oct 2005]

Irven Eugene McFadden, 83, of Springfield, died Wednesday, August 16, 1995,
in Meadowbrook Manor. He was born September 6, 1911, near Sparta, and was the son
of Gene and Elodia Jenkins McFadden. He was a World War II Navy Veteran.
Throughout his life he operated a service station with his family in Sparta, and . was an
Electrician. Survivors include: His wife of 44 years, Betty; three children, Barbara
Freeman, Rogersville, Tela Hunter, Springfield, and Erva Jones, Elkland; two sisters,
Edith Owens, and Evelyn McBrayer, both of Springfield; nine grandchildren; fourteen
great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
McFadden, Lawrence W. “Mac” 1898 - 23 Nov 1968 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8
Lawrence W. “Mac” McFadden, 70, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday following an
apparent heart attack in his home in Billings, where he lived five years. He was a retired
merchant from Leeton, a veteran of World War I, and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife, Willie; a son, William Albert of the home; a stepson, Don
Treadway, Redlands, Calif.; brother, Albert, Bethel Island, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Irma
Havely, St. Paul, Kan. and Mrs. Jeanette Roberts, Muskogee, Okla.; and two
grandchildren. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield National
Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. The services were under direction of
Greenlawn Funeral home.
McFadden, William A. 6 Feb 1922 - 9 Jan 1977 OH 13 Jan 1977 p8
BILLINGS - Services for William A. McFadden 54, a 13-year resident of Billings
were at 10:30 a.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home, Springfield, with Prentice Meador
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. The casket will be closed at the
beginning of services. Mr. McFadden died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday in Christian County
Nursing Home in Ozark after a long illness.
McFarland, Earl Harvey 20 Feb 1922 - 25 Jun 2004 SN-L 27 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Arthur Earl & Lillie (Donnely) McFarland; married 29 May 1942 Mildred
McSwain]
Earl Harvey McFarland, age 82, of Clever, passed away Friday, June 25, 2004, in
Christian Health Care Center of Nixa. He was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Bridgeport, Neb.,
the son of Arthur Earl and Lillie (Donnely) McFarland. On May 29, 1942, he and
Mildred McSwain were united in marriage. She preceded him in death in 1992. Mr.
McFarland worked mainly as a dairy farmer and lived in the Boaz area since 1947. He
was a member of Queen City Sams and Dogwood Sams. He enjoyed woodworking,
traveling and camping with his family. Survivors include three children, Arthur
McFarland and wife Mary, James McFarland and wife Margo, and Melba Throne and
husband Larry; eight grandchildren, Brian McFarland, Lori Collar and husband David,
Steve Hatfield and wife Stacy, Danika Throne, Mikayla Throne, Mike McFarland and
wife Traci, Katie McFarland and Eric McFarland; four great-grandchildren; three sisters;
numerous nieces and nephews; and his special companion of several years, Virginia
Vonallmen. He was preceded in death by his wife and a granddaughter, Cathy Hatfield.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, in Adams Funeral Home,

Nixa, with Dr. John Tranbarger officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
AND
McFarland, Earl Harvey 20 Feb 1922 - 25 Jun 2004 CCH-N 30 Jun 2004
Earl Harvey McFarland, 82, Clever, died Friday, June 25 in Christian Health Care
Center, Nixa. He was born Feb. 20, 1922, in Bridgeport, Neb., the son of Arthur Earl and
Lillie (Donnely) McFarland. On May 29, 1942, he and Mildred McSwain were united in
marriage. She preceded him in death in 1992. McFarland worked mainly as a dairy
farmer and lived in the Boaz area since 1947. He was a member of Queen City Sams and
Dogwood Sams. He enjoyed woodworking, traveling and camping with his family.
Survivors include: three children, Arthur McFarland and wife Mary, James McFarland
and wife Margo and Melba Throne and husband Larry; eight grandchildren, Brian
McFarland, Lori Collar and husband David, Steve Hatfield and wife Stacy, Danika
Throne, Mike McFarland and wife Traci, Katie McFarland and Eric McFarland; four
great-grandchildren; three sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special
companion of several years, Virginia Vonallmen. He was preceded in death by his wife
and a granddaughter, Cathy Hatfield. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday,
June 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. John Tranbarer officiating. Burial
followed in Frazier Cemetery. Visitation was from 6:30-8:30 on June 28 in the funeral
home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
McFarland, Lucy 1881 - 2 Apr 1965 CCR 8 Apr 1965 p5
Funeral services for Miss Lucy McFarland, 83, of the Jamesville community, who
died at 7 a.m. Friday in Baptist Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness, were at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Tisdale Methodist Church near Winfield, Kan. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Harris. Survivors include four brothers., Harvey,
Winfield, Kan., Emery, Route 2, Crane, Arley, Augusta, Kan., and Raymon, Route 1,
Marionville and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Greever, Salina, Kan. and Mrs. Elsie Arnold,
Grand Junction, Colo.
McFarland, Patricia Ruth (Humphrey) 2 Oct 1931 - 8 Jun 2005 SN-L 10 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Ralph H. & Delphi O. (Browning) Humphrey; married Harry David
McFarland]
Patricia Ruth McFarland, 73, Nixa, passed away at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8,
2005, in Primrose Place. She was born October 2, 1931, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the
daughter of Ralph H. and Delphi O. Browning Humphrey. Pat was united in marriage to
Harry David McFarland. Pat taught school in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, from 1953 to 1954
and was a substitute teacher for many years. She also taught home-bound schooling from
1973-1987. She was a member of Tau Beta Sigma Music Sorority. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, on August 8, 1998; and an
infant son, Roger Alan McFarland. Pat is survived by a son, Gene McFarland, Nixa; two
daughters, Debra McFarland, Springfield; and Leta Kincheloe, Nixa; and six grandchildren, Joshua, David and Kim Vetter, and Nathaniel, Wesley and Zachary McFarland.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11, 2005, in GormanScharpf
Funeral Home. Burial will be at a later date in Rose Hill Cemetery, Tulsa, Oklahoma. In

lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to Southwest Missouri Humane Society,
3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, MO 65803.
McFarland, Randy Joe 20 Apr 1965 - 20 Apr 1965 CCR 29 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel Leonard & Sarah Marie (Jones) McFarland]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. McFarland,
Ozark, who died shortly after birth Tuesday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark. Harris was in charge of
arrangements. Other survivors are three brothers, Leonard, Glen and Richard, all of the
home; three sisters, Mrs. Laverne Morelock, Tulsa, Okla. and Patricia Ann and Debra
Jean, both of the home; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Richard McFarland, Tulsa; and
his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Jones, Billings, Mont.
McFarland, Tom 1883 - 1 Oct 1960
CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
Funeral services for Tom McFarland, 77, of Branson who died Saturday at Skaggs
Memorial Hospital in Branson, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Welchel Chapel in
Branson with Rev. Raymond Lassiter officiating. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Oma; five sons, Owen McFarland of Bradleyville, Leonard
and Wayne McFarland, both of Holland and Loral and Wilson McFarland, both of the
state of California; four daughters, Mrs. Birl Cox of Chadwick; Mrs. Doris Reed and Mrs.
Afenath Feals, both of the state of California and Mrs. Madge Gronhoyd of Branson, 15
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
McGarvey, Terry Lee 4 Mar 1953 - 13 Nov 2006 SN-L 15 Nov 2006 & SN-L 16 Nov
2006
[Note: Son of Harry Newton & Patricia Louise (Parquette) McGarvey; married Victoria
Mapes]
Terry Lee McGarvey, age 53, of Ozark, died Monday night in his home. He was
born March 4, 1953, in Grove City, Pa., the son of Harry Newton and Patricia Louise
(Parquette) McGarvey. Terry was a Nascar and Pittsburg Steelers fan. He enjoyed fishing
and hunting. Terry had been a maintenance supervisor at Trinity Rail Car, where he had
worked for the past 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Victoria (Mapes) McGarvey,
Ozark; two children, Terry Lee McGarvey, Jr., and wife, Amanda, Springfield, and
Cameron Lee McGarvey and husband, Clay, Nixa; a grandson, Chance Ian Gene
Cauthon, Nixa; and nine nieces and nephews, all of Grove City, Pa. He was preceded in
death by his parents and a sister, Mary Jo Mosley. A memorial service will be held at
10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
McGath, Thomas Joseph 27 Nov 1935 - 6 Aug 2005 SN-L 9 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Edward & Lois McGath; married 27 Apr 1960 Betty Hornsby]
Thomas Joseph McGath was received by his Lord after a lifetime of ministry and
service Saturday, August 6 in Cox North Hospital, with family and friends flooding the
floor. He was 69 years of age. Tom was born November 27, 1935, in Bedford, Ind., to
Edward and Lois McGath. A native of Indiana, he pastored in Celina, Ohio; in
Springfield, Mo., at the United Baptist Church for 39 years; and in Ozark, Mo. He
graduated from Tunnelton High School, Tunnelton, Ind. He then graduated from Baptist

Bible College, where he met the "love of his life" and married Betty Hornsby. They
celebrated 45 years of marriage on April 27, 2005. Degrees were obtained from three
other colleges. He was on the Swim Team at Indiana State University and was a Golden
Gloves Boxing coach. As a pastor and evangelist, he made trips to the Holy Land and
missions trips to many countries; built a church in South Africa, dug a well for a village
in Africa, was on the radio locally and internationally most of his ministry, a Trustee at
Baptist Bible College, President of the Missouri Baptist Bible Fellowship, and hosted a
weekly TV program on the ABC network. He was known worldwide and celebrated his
50 years in ministry on June 27, 2005. He had determination and a positive attitude, love
for the Lord, and unwavering faith throughout his life--till the end. He always wanted to
go to heaven "with his boots on" and he did. He loved life, fishing, gazing at the full
moon, Santa Claus, boxing, going for drives, enjoying time with his grandkids, having his
children with him, training preacher boys, and coaching basketball teams. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lois McGath, Bedford, Ind.; a brother, Ed
Aufenberg, Bedford, Ind.; and a sister, Sherry Craven, Cincinnati, Ohio. He is survived
by his wife of 45 years, Betty; a son, Garland, his wife Michelle, and their four children,
Springfield; a daughter, Rexella Bennett, her husband Joseph, and child, Springfield; a
daughter, Regina Hartline, and three children, Springfield; a son, Eddie, his wife Connie,
and two sons, Henderson, Nev.; three brothers, John and Marie McGath, Chicago, Ill.,
Jerry and Diane McGath, Indianapolis, Ind., Norman and Pat McGath, Pendelton, Ind.;
two sisters and their husbands and families, Janet and John, Florrisant, Mo., and Judy and
Gene Clark, Greenwood, Ind.; nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and preacher
boys. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday in the United Baptist Church, Springfield.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
McGauley, Arthur J. 12 Dec 1918 - 28 Oct 1995 CCH-N 1 Nov 1995
Arthur J. McGauley, 76, of Ozark, died at 7:50 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 28, in his
home. Mr. McGauley was a retired food salesman, and semi-truck driver for Orange
Empire Inc.. He was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church, United
Commercial Travelers, VFW Post #7628 and Teamsters Local # 542. He served his
country in the Marine Corps during WWII. Survivors include: His wife of 47 years,
Rosemary; three sons, Larry and his wife, Carol, of Springfield, Michael and his wife,
Linda, Springfield, and Dennis,, of Ozark; two daughters, Teri J. Loch, and her husband,
Doug, of Mt. Grove, and Linda M. Shaw, and her husband, Rick, Ozark; six grandchildren, Tyler, Lauren, and Adam Trae McGauley, Cindy Loch, and Brian and Nikki
Shaw. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Oct. 31, 1995, in St. Joseph The Worker.
Catholic Church, with Fr. John Brath officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Springfield with military honors conducted by VFW # 7628. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
McGauley, Frances Mary (Crover) 24 May 1890 – 17 Feb 1992 NN-E 20 Feb 1992
Frances Mary McGauley, 101, Ozark, died at 6:45 a.m., Monday, Feb. 17, 1992 in
Century Pines Retirement Home. She was born May 24, 1890 in Ottawa, Canada, to
David and Anna Crover. She later moved to San Diego, Calif., and was a businesswoman
and homemaker. She moved to the Ozarks in 1976. She was preceded in death by her
husband, James McGauley, June 15, 1979. She is survived by her only child, a son,

Arthur James and his wife, Rosemary, Ozark; five grandchildren, Teri Loch, Mountain
Grove, Larry and Michael McGauley, Springfield, and Linda Shaw and Dennis
McGauley, Ozark; five great-grandchildren, Brian, Cindy, Nikki, Tyler and Lauren; and
numerous nieces and nephews in Canada and California. A funeral Mass was held
Wednesday in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Chapel, Republic Road, with Father Mike
McDevitt celebrating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery under direction of Herman
Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Kitchen, 420 East
Commercial street, Springfield, MO 65803.
McGee, Anne Edwards (Taylor) 4 May 1916 - 12 Jan 2003 CCH-N 22 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary (McQuistian) Taylor; married Clyde McGee]
Anne Edwards McGee, 86, Ozark, died Jan. 12, 2003, in her home. She was born May 4,
1916, in Nakornis, Ill., the daughter of John and Mary (McQuistian) Taylor. McGee, a
retired secretary with Aetna Insurance Company, had lived in Michigan, Connecticut and
Florida. Survivors include son, Clyde McGee and wife Raquel, Ozark; daughter, Judith
Thayer and husband William, Englewood, Fla.; six grandchildren; and several greatgrandchildren. Her husband Clyde preceded her in death. Services were Jan. 17, in
Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood, Fla. Burial was in Gulf Pines Memorial Park,
Englewood. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home., Ozark.
McGee, Clifford Don 23 Aug 1924 - 1 Apr 1998 CCH-N 22 Apr 1998
Clifford Don McGee, son of Clarence Don and Alta Jane Shockley McGee, was
born Aug. 23, 1924, in Lebanon. He died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in his home, in Bay
City, Texas. On Nov. 27, 1944, he was united in marriage to Mildred Kathleen Brown,
and to this union two sons and one daughter were born. He was preceded in death by his
parents; three brothers, Leonard, Lewis, and Harold McGee; a half-brother, Radford
McGee; a sister, Mabel England, and a half-sister, Elsie Todd. Clifford is survived by his
wife, Kathleen, of the home; two sons, Gary McGee, and his wife, Cathy, of Bay City,
Texas; and Edward McGee, of Nixa; a daughter, Barbara Easter, and her husband, Tom,
of Lebanon; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, David McGee, of
Lebanon; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and
friends. He was born and raised in the Lebanon area and after he and Kathleen were
married, they made their home in Lebanon for several years, and lovingly started their
family. During these years, Clifford was employed by the Lebanon Coca-Cola Bottling
Company. In 1969, the family moved to the Panama Canal Zone for five years, while
Clifford worked for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. Cliff continued to work
in vending services at military exchanges and the family made their home in San
Antonio, Texas, Marquette, Mich.; and Tampa, Fla; before returning to Missouri. For the
last six years of their retirement, Clifford and Kathleen had made their home in Nixa.
Clifford had made his profession of faith in Christ and had, early in his life, has been a
member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lebanon. His family was very important to him,
and he enjoyed traveling to visit with his family members. He also liked to go fishing in
his spare time. Clifford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,
brother, and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. He will be fondly remembered
and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

McGee, Earl Clem 21 Feb 1919 - 24 Sep 2002 CCH-N 23 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of William Clem & Pearl (Riley) McGee; married 1952 Clora Swearengin 29
Aug 1904 - Aug 1982 ]
Earl Clem McGee, Springfield, died Sept. 24, 2002, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and
3 days. He was a resident of Christian Health Care Center in Springfield. McGee was
born Feb. 21, 1919, in Lebanon, to William Clem and Pearl (Riley) McGee. He was the
youngest of four children. He had two sisters Bertha and Dorothy and one brother
Willard who all preceded him in death. McGee's father, William, was killed in a mining
accident in Pitcher, Okla., before he was born. McGee said there were 50 men in the mine
when it caved in and no bodies were recovered. His mother, Pearl, passed away in 1921,
when he was just 2-years-old, leaving him to be raised by his maternal grandfather. At
the age of 13, he left home for California. McGee then headed to West Virginia where he
worked for the railroad for about six years. After he returned to Springfield, he became
employed with the Supreme Bakery and later for Consumers Bakery where he retired
after 30 years of employment. Earl never met a stranger and made many friends for life.
During his employment at the bakery he met and fell in love with Clora Swearengin,
whom he married in 1952. Clora preceded him in death in August of 1982. McGee is
survived by three nieces May Mellard, of Alta Loma, California; Mya Hammett, of
Forrest City, North Carolina; and a niece in Bull Head, Arizona; a nephew Frank Smith
and wife Vivian, of El Dorado, Arkansas; and a great niece Sherry Galliardt, of Hayes,
Kansas. Funeral services were held Sept. 27, 2002, in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Dick Bishop officiating. Burial followed in Ava Cemetery next to his
wife Clora.
McGee, Orin Wayne 16 Feb 1922 - 18 Dec 2000 CCH-N 27 Dec 2000
Orin Wayne McGee, age 78 of Nixa, passed away on Monday, December 18,
2000. Mr. McGee is the son of Edgar Orin and Alma Lenora (Pinnell), and was born on
February 16. 1922 in Roscoe Township, Iowa. Orin was a retired Army/Air Force
Veteran and a motel manager. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a lifetime
member of the VFW and was of the Lutheran faith. Orin was preceded in death by his
parents, his wife Sandra Lee McGee, a daughter, Deborah Lee Vasquez, his brothers,
Pete and Eugene McGee, and his sisters, Lavonne and Ethel. Surviving is a daughter,
Kathy Beck, of Ozark; a son, Stewart of Springfield; six grandchildren; a brother, Edgar
McGee and a sister, Anna Mae Barber, both of Monmouth, IL. Graveside services with
military honors were held on Wednesday, December 20, at the Missouri State Veteran's
Cemetery in Springfield. Burial was under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell,
Ste. R, Springfield, Mo. 65807.
AND
McGee, Orin Wayne 16 Feb 1922 - 18 Dec 2000 CCH-N 10 Jan 2001
Orin Wayne McGee, age, 78, of Nixa, passed away on Mon., Dec. 18, 2000. Mr.
McGee is the son of Edgar Orin and Alma Lenora (Pinnell), and was born on Feb. 16,
1922 in Roscoe Township, Iowa. Orin was a retired Army/Air Force Veteran and a motel
manager. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a lifetime member of the VFW,
and was of the Lutheran faith. Orin was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Sandra
Lee McGee, a daughter, Deborah Lee Vasquez, his brother, Pete and Eugene McGee, and

his sisters, Lavonne and Ethel. Surviving is a daughter, Kathy Benk, of Ozark; a son,
Stewart of Springfield; six grandchildren; a brother, Edgar McGee and a sister, Anna
Mae Barber, both of Monmouth, Ill. Graveside services with military honors were held
on Wed., Dec. 20, at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery in Springfield. Burial was
under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
McGehee, George Andrew 20 Mar 1879 - 17 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of William T. & Orlena McGehee; married 19 Mar 1902 Tempa L. Cantrell]
George Andrew McGehee, son of William T. and Orlena McGehee, born March
20, 1879 near Chesapeake, Mo., in Lawrence county. He departed this life from his
home in Billings Tuesday, January 17, 1950, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 28
days. He was united in marriage to Tempa L. Cantrell on March 19, 1902, To this union
were born 11 children, eight sons and three daughters; three sons and one daughter
preceded him in death, having died in Infancy. Mr. McGehee was a member of the Curtis
Chapel Baptist church and served as deacon for more than 20 years. He is survived by his
widow, five sons; Neale, Leslie, Wilburn, and Eural of Billings, Norman of Branson; two
daughters, Mrs. Chloe French of Marionville, Mo., Mrs. Dana Samsel of Springfield; one
brother, Delbert, of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Tubbs of Marionville and Mrs.
Minnie Sumner of Ash Grove; eleven grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Billings Baptist church with Rev.
Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was made in Camp Ground Cemetery under direction
of Harris Funeral Home.
McGehee, Glenn 29 Dec 1937 - 22 Jan 2007 SN-L 24 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of LeRoy & Mayme McGehee; married 30 Jul 1960 Linda Holder]
Glenn McGehee, 69, Ozark, was born Dec. 29, 1937, and passed away Jan. 22,
2007. Glenn was employed with Sears for 24 years and was the owner of M&M
Woodworks. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. His hobbies included
woodworking and traveling. On July 30, 1960, Glenn married Linda Holder. He was
preceded in death by his father, LeRoy McGehee. Survivors include his wife Linda
McGehee; mother Mayme Townsend; children, Vickie and Chris Myers, Tammi and
Bruce Hartley, and Stacey McGehee; grandchildren, Matthew Myers, and Bryce and
Brooke Hartley; brothers, Don and Sheryl McGehee; and nieces and nephews, Julie and
Barry Hubbard, and Austin and Aaron Hubbard. Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East, with burial in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday.
McGehee, Wilburn I. "Bill" 25 Apr 1913 - 25 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: married Culetta]
Wilburn I. "Bill" McGehee, 75, of Billings, died at 7:56 a.m. March 25 in his
home following a long illness. Services for Mr. McGehee were held March 28 in the
Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Fred Lynn officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel
Cemetery. A well-known contractor and builder, Mr. McGehee was a member and
deacon of the Brookline Baptist Church. He was a member of the Billings Masonic
Lodge No. 379 AF and AM, and of the Eastern Star. He served as a Rainbow Dad for 20
years. Survivors include his wife, Culetta; two sons, Donald, Billings, and Bob, Auburn,

California; a daughter, Betty Hale, Billings; two brothers, Norman, Republic, and Eural,
Marionville; a sister, Dana Samsel, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; and 23 greatgrandchildren. Contributions are suggested to the Brookline Baptist Church Building
Fund or to the Gideon Bible Association.
McGinnis, A. Gertrude (Holmes) 17 Jan 1919 - 26 Nov 1998 CCH-N 9 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Reed & Ruth A. “Rue” (Ellingsworth) Holmes; married 7
Dec 1941 Thomas Radford McGinnis 19 Aug 1911 - 9 Apr 1988]
Gertrude McGinnis, 79, Ozark, passed away at 4:28 a.m., Thursday November 26,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Mrs. McGinnis was born January 17, 1919, in
Stockton Calif., to Tom and Ruth Ellingsworth Holmes. On December 7, 1941 she was
united in marriage to Radford McGinnis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her
husband, a brother Harold Holmes, a grandson John Price and one great-grandson. Her
survivors include two sons, Tom McGinnis, Ozark; and James McGinnis and his wife
Donna, Ozark; two daughters Janice Coffer and her husband Larkin, Oldfield; Jeannie
Coffer and he husband Lloyd, Oldfield; a sister Loretta Clark, Calif., a sister-in-law Delta
Holmes, 14 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Gertrude was a long standing
member of The Ozark Assembly of God Church. Funeral Services was held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, November 29, in the Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, home-owned and
operated. The Rev. Richard Orrell officiated. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, Selmore.
Friends called at their convenience Saturday in the Funeral Home, with formal visitation
on Saturday from 6 to 7 p.m.
McGinnis, Albert Moses 23 Feb 1872 - 28 May 1923 CCR 8 Jun 1923
[Note: Son of Charles & Mary Jane (Vaughan) McGinnis; married 20 Nov 1890 Lunda
M. Tatum 16 Aug 1872 - 9 Apr 1915; married 24 Dec 1916 Eveline M. Melton 8 Jan
1879 - 11 Nov 1920]
Albert McGinnis aged 51 years died at the Young Sanitarium, about 9:00 o'clock,
p.m. Monday, May 28th, 1923, after undergoing an operation about 4:00 o'clock Monday
afternoon. Funeral services conducted by Rev. Alexander were held Tuesday afternoon at
the Selmore Baptist church, with burial in the Selmore cemetery, under direction of T.B.
Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Company. Deceased was a widower and leaves four
children, one daughter and three sons and one sister, Mrs. Daisy Collins of Ozark, and
three brothers, J.A., Bruce and John McGinnis.
McGinnis, Allen B., Cpl. 10 Jun 1920 - 2 Apr 1944 CCR 29 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of Carl & Alice Esta (McGinnis)
Funeral services for Cpl. Allen B. McGinnis were held Sunday afternoon, July 25,
at the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield officiating. Burial
was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Allen B. McGinnis was born June 10, 1920 near Selmore and grew to manhood in that
community. He entered the service of his country on February 22, 1942, and was killed in
action in England on April 2, 1944. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl
McGinnis of Selmore; four sisters, Miss Virginia McGinnis of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs.
Thelma Rainey of Ozark, Mrs. Irene Smith of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Helen

Ballinger of Kansas City, Kans.; one brother, Richard Carl McGinnis of Kansas City,
Mo.; and his grandfather, C.B. McGinnis of Springfield.
McGinnis, B. Evelyn (Harris) 4 Nov 1916 - 20 May 1968 CCR 23 May 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Gabe P. & Bertha (Johnson) Harris; married Len W. McGinnis 12
Apr 1916 - 8 Jun 1993]
Mrs. Evelyn McGinnis, 51, Route 5, Springfield, died at 11:45 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital after a brief illness. A native of Ozark, Mrs. McGinnis is survived by her
husband, Len; two sons, Lenville H., Route 5, Robert R., Columbus, Ohio; a brother,
Howard Harris, Brookline and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be
in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark.
McGinnis, Beulah (Gahagan) 30 Jan 1907 – 26 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000
Beulah Gahagan McGinnis, age 93, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, was born Jan.
30, 1907 to Michael and Allie Mayberry Gahagan near Highlandville. In 1924 she and
Clell McGinnis were married. Mrs. McGinnis died on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 at
Manorcare in Springfield. She retired from the Ben Franklin Store in Ozark. She was a
member of the Selmore Christian Church for 65 years prior to her moving to Springfield
in 1990 where she became a member of Central Christian Church. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband, eight sisters, six brothers, and a granddaughter.
Survivors include: two sons and their wives, J. Gerald and Treva McGinnis, Fulton, and
Michael R. and Donna McGinnis, Springfield; four grandchildren, Cathy and Ron Beile,
Fulton, M. Sean McGinnis, Springfield, Timothy and Susan McGinnis, Wheaton, Illinois,
and Brendan McGinnis, Aurora; six great-grandchildren; and three great-greatgrandchildren; a sister-in-law, Norma Gahagan, Highlandville; and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday February 29, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Selmore Christian Church, 519 Tatum Drive, Ozark, MO 65721, or Central Christian
Church, 1475 Washington, Springfield, MO 65802.
McGinnis, Carl 4 Aug 1894 - 14 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mary Jane (Vaughan) McGinnis; married Alice E.
McGinnis 30 Mar 1892 - 14 Dec 1985]
Carl McGinnis, 75, died April 14 at 11 a.m. in an Independence, Mo. hospital, He
was a native of the Selmore community and moved to the Independence area in 1925. He
was a retired employee of the Staley Milling CO. Mr. McGinnis was a member of the Mt.
Washington Baptist Church in Independence. Surviving are his wife, Alice E. of the
home; one son, Richard McGinnis of New Orleans, La.; four daughters, Mrs. Thelma
Rainey, Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Irene Smith of Independence, Mrs. Helen Smith of San
Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Virginia Cooper, Metarie, La.; 20 grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren; two brothers, May McGinnis of Springfield (SIC) and Alfred McGinnis of
Crawford, Neb.; two sisters, Mrs. Florence Baird of Springfield and Mrs. Mable Mills of
Louisville, Ky. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel here, with
the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.

McGinnis, Charles Bruce 13 Mar 1874 - 11 Aug 1956 CCR 16 Aug 1956 p12
Funeral services for Charles Bruce McGinnis, 82, a retired well-known farmer
and lifelong resident of the Selmore community south of Ozark who died Saturday,
August 11, were held Sunday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist church with Rev. Max
Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. McGinnis was converted at an early age and joined the Elk
Valley Baptist Church. When this church building burned in 1907, Mr. McGinnis and a
small group of other charter members organized the Selmore Baptist Church where he
remained a faithful member until his death. He was the first Sunday School
superintendent of the Selmore Baptist Church and served in this capacity at different
times for many years, He was active in church work until a recent illness and was
instrumental in erecting the present brick church building, He was also a member of the
Oddfellows Lodge at Nixa, where he held a lifetime membership. His wife, Susan
Cordelia Tatum McGinnis and two sons, Earl and Lynn preceded him in death. Survivors
include three sons, Carl McGinnis of Kansas City, May McGinnis of Springfield and
Alfrd McGinnis of Crawford, Neb., two daughters, Mrs. Florence Baird of Springfield
and Mrs. Mabel Mills of St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Daisy Collins of Springfield; one
brother, Jim McGinnis of Ozark; nine grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
McGinnis, Clarence Herbert “Sam” 24 Jul 1898 - 12 Jul 1967 CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Daniel & Rosa (Hancock) McGinnis; married Lydia Leona 20 Jun 1910 10 Jun 1996]
A Christian County man was killed and a companion injured yesterday when their
truck crashed a car and slammed into a state patrol weight station a mile west of
Republic. Pinned under the truck, Clarence Herbert “Sam” McGinnis, 68, of Clever died
shortly after the spectacular smashup. He is survived by his wife, Lydia Leona; seven
daughters, Mrs. Irene King, Billings, Mrs. June King, Clever, Mrs. Bessie Cooper,
Clever, Mrs. Rose Edna Gold, Billings, Mrs. Maxine Hood, Clever, Mrs. Janie Lou Nash,
Ozark, and Mrs. Mae Dean Pearce, Republic; two sons, James Herbert, Republic and
Tony Dale of the home; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction
of Cantrell of Clever.
AND
McGinnis, Clarence Herbert “Sam” 24 Jul 1898 - 12 Jul 1967 CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1
Funeral services for Clarence Herbert “Sam” McGinnis, 65, of Route 1, Clever
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Union Ridge Baptist Church. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery, east of Clever. Mr. McGinnis was killed Wednesday afternoon when the truck
in which he was riding went out of control at a State Highway Patrol weight station on
U.S. 60 a mile east of Republic.
Nixa Enterprise, July 20, 1968
McGinnis, Claud D. 17 Jun 1922 - 20 Sep 2004 SN-L 21 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Orion & Mamie McGinnis; married 21 Jun 1947 Lenora Jo]
Claud D. McGinnis, 82, Springfield, died September 20, 2004, in his home. The
son of Orion and Mamie McGinnis, he was born June 17, 1922, in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Claud was an Army Veteran of World War II and an Air Force veteran of the Korean
Conflict. He was a longtime employee of Childs Tractor Company. He was a
woodworker with great abilities. He was preceded in death by his son, Perry. He is

survived by his wife, Lenora (Jo) McGinnis, to whom he was married June 21, 1947; four
daughters, Janice Stewart, Nixa, Linda Jackson and husband, Jerry, Kimberling City,
Debra Henson and husband, Wayne, Clever, and Karen Baker and husband, Teddy,
Springfield; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday September 22 in Greenlawn Cemetery. No formal visitation is
scheduled, however friends may call today, September 21, from 2 to 7 p.m. in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South. The family wishes to extend their appreciation and thanks to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri. Claud was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and
will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
McGinnis, Cleo B. 1 Dec 1892 - 31 Oct 1987 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of James & Mary F. (Collins) McGinnis]
Funeral services for Miss Cleo B. McGinnis, 86, Ozark, were held Friday in the
Adams Chapel with Dr. James Kellett officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Miss
McGinnis died Wednesday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Miss McGinnis
was a retired teacher, having taught for 32 years in Missouri and Illinois schools. She was
a member of Ozark Christian Church and was active in the Christian Women’s
Fellowship. She was a lifelong resident of the Selmore-Ozark area of Christian County.
Survivors include one brother, Clell; two nephews and one niece.
McGinnis, Clyde 16 Mar 1913 - 27 Feb 1966 CCR 3 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: married Evalena Jones 2 May 1918 - 5 Jan 1976]
Clyde McGinnis, 53, of 1127 East Pacific, Springfield, an employee of the
WEebster Hydo Gas Company, was dead of an apparent heart attack at 4:35 a.m. Monday
upon arrival at Springfield Baptist Hospital. He formerly lived at Ozark. Surviving are his
wife, Evalena; two sons, Joe, Springfield, and Roger Lee, a Navy man; a brother,
Radford, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Jean Dickey, Buena Vista, Colo. and two grandchildren.
Arrangements were by Chapel of the Ozarks.
McGinnis, Delia J. (Gann) 24 Nov 1886 - 17 Mar 1954
CCR 18 Mar 1954 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Delia Gann McGinnis, 77, who died at 12:30 a.m.
Wednesday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Velma Howard, near Shady Grove, will be
held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Shady Grove Church. Burial will be in Shipman Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Howard with whom she had made her home for many years, and Mrs. Lou Jones,
both of Sparta; two brothers, Harvey Gann of Pennsylvania and Robert Gann of Ozark;
four sisters, Mrs. Nancy Johns of Sparta, Mrs. Easter Knudler and Mrs. Lily Gilder of
Springfield and Mrs. Alive Hardy of Kansas City; five grandchildren, eight great
grandchildren and other relatives.
McGinnis, Estel (Pollard) 31 Aug 1912 - 23 Nov 2002
Estel Pollard McGinnis, age 90, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Nixa, passed away
Saturday, November 23, 2002 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born August 31, 1912
in Ozark, the daughter of Jim and Ada Pollard. In 1936, she and James Earl McGinnis
were married. He preceded her in death on April 27, 1990. She was also preceded in
death by a daughter, Carol, on December 14, 1993; and a sister, Edith Warren on May 27,

1997. Mrs. McGinnis was a longtime member of Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors
include a son, Garen McGinnis and wife Saundra of Nixa; a daughter, Earlaine Worel and
husband John of Aurora, Colo.; two grandsons, Troy McGinnis and Travis Gall; three
granddaughters, Tracey McGinnis, Shana Worel, and Amber Gall; a brother, James
Pollard of Nixa; and a sister, Jean Wallen of Prairie Village, Kan. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Max
Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6
to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, November 25, 2002.
McGinnis, Henry Thomas "Bodie" 16 Sep 1926 - 31 May 2001 CCH-N 13 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Carter Hampton & Ollie Ann (Warren) McGinnis; married Juanita]
Henry Thomas "Bodie" McGinnis, 74, of Republic, passed away Thursday, May 31,
2001, in Doctor's Hospital, Springfield. He was born Sept. 16, 1926, in Ozark, the son of
Carter Hampton McGinnis and Ollie Ann Warren McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis worked as a
sheet metal worker for Rose Sheet Metal before retirement. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Juanita; three brothers, Earl, Neal and Len McGinnis; and his parents. Survivors
include: his daughter, Janice Coble, Brookline; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Monday, June 4, 2001, in Selmore Cemetery with Reverend
Ray Cartwright officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
McGinnis, Infant 28 Sep 1918 - 1 Oct 1918 CCR 4 Oct 1918
[Note: Child of David A. & Jessie (Chaffin) McGinnis]
An infant of Mr. and Mrs. Dave McGinnis, born last Saturday, died Tuesday night
and was buried at Selmore Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
McGinnis, James A. 27 Oct 1869 - 4 Aug 1960
CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Charles & Mary (Vaughan) McGinnis; Married Mary F. Collins]
Funeral services for James A, McGinnis, 90, who died Thursday, Aug. 4 at his
home near Selmore, were held Sunday at 1 p.m. in the Selmore Christian Church. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong
resident of Christian County, he was a prominent farmer and a member of the Selmore
Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Byron McGinnis of St. Louis and Clell
McGinnis of Ozark; a daughter, Miss Cleo McGinnis of the home; three grandchildren,
four great grandchildren, two foster grandchildren and three foster great grandchildren
McGinnis, James Charles 15 Feb 1895 - 23 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Son of George W. & Maggie W. (Allen) McGinnis]
James C. McGinnis, 68, a former resident of the Ozark community died Thursday,
Aug. 23, in a veterans hospital at Whipple, Ariz. He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Maude Lewis, Ozark. Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Prospect
cemetery with the Rev. Sylva Howard officiating. Burial was under direction of Chaffin
& Son.
McGinnis, James Earl 1 Sep 1911 - 27 Apr 1990 OH 3 May 1990

[Note: Son of Carter & Ollie McGinnis; married 8 Nov 1936 Estel Pollard 31 Aug 1912 23 Nov 2002]
James Earl McGinnis, 78, Ozark, died Friday, April 27, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born Sept. 1, 1911 in Christian County, to Carter and
Ollie McGinnis. On Nov. 8, 1936, he married Estel Pollard. A farmer and farm
machinery mechanic, he drove a school bus for 30 years in Ozark. He was a member of
Selmore Baptist Church and had been an ordained deacon for 35 years. He was preceded
in death by a brother, Neal Glenn McGinnis. He is survived by his wife, Estel, of the
home; a son, Garen McGinnis, Nixa; two daughters, Earlaine Worel, Aurora, Colo., and
Carol Gall, Pierce . City, Mo.; two brothers, Len Warren McGinnis, Springfield, and
Henry Thomas McGinnis, Republic; and five grandchildren. Services were held Monday
in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Revs. Bob Daniels and Steve Wilkes officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore
Baptist Church, in his memory.
McGinnis, James Gerald 17 Sep 1925 - 28 May 2001 CCH-N 13 Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Clell & Beulah (Gahagan) McGinnis; married 24 Aug 1951 Treva Hill 13
Aug 1923 - 10 Dec 2003]
Mr. J. Gerald McGinnis, 75, of Fulton. Mo., passed away Monday, May 28, 2001,
at the Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton. He was born on Sept. 17, 1925, in
Selmore. Mo., a son of the late Clell and Beulah Gahagan McGinnis. On August 24,
1951, he was united in marriage to Treva Hill, who survives at the home. In addition to
his wife Treva of 49-plus years, other survivors include: one daughter Cathy and her
husband Ron Biele of Fulton, Mo.; one brother Rev. Michael McGinnis of Springfield,
Mo.; three granddaughters Rona Biele, Roxanne Davis and Carissa Biele all of Fulton;
and three great-grandchildren Stephanie, Nile and Andrew also of Fulton. Mr. McGinnis
was also preceded in death by one daughter, Elaine Vaught. Mr. McGinnis had worked
most of his life as a printer in Ozark, Mo., and also worked for the Von Hoffman Press in
Jefferson City for seventeen years. He also worked for the Christian County Library for
many years and drove the Bookmobile route. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the
U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church and a past worthy
president of the Eagles Lodge #2693 in Jefferson City. He was also a member of the
VFW Post #1003 in Jefferson City. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Thursday, May
31, 2001, at the Selmore Cemetery in Selmore, Mo., with the Rev. Carl Radford
conducting the service. Services were under the direction of the Maupin Funeral Home in
Fulton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
McGinnis, James Roscoe 14 Jul 1886 - 17 Apr 1958 CCR 24 Apr 1958 p4
[Note: Son of Robert & Amanda M. (Shipman) McGinnis; married Stella Tennis 15 Feb
1891 - 25 Oct 1961]
Funeral services for James Roscoe McGinnis, 71 of 1705 N. National,
Springfield, who died Thursday, April 17, were held Saturday afternoon in the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a native of Christian County. Survivors
include two sons, Radford McGinnis of Ozark and Clyde McGinnis of Springfield; one
daughter, Mrs. A. L. Dickey of Ft. Collins, Colo; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs.

Pearl Braden of Rogersville, Mrs. Elmina Gentry of Reeds Spring and Mrs. Lucy
Benbrook of Joplin.
McGinnis, Jessie E. (Chaffin) 21 Aug 1891 - 18 Jun 1949 CCR 25 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Joseph N. & Nancy (Hanks) Chaffin; married David A. McGinnis
McGinnis 24 Mar 1892 - 25 Aug 1932]
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Chaffin Funeral Home
by Rev. Ross Carter for Mrs. Jessie Chaffin McGinnis, 58, who died Tuesday in a St.
Louis hospital. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery. Her husband, Dave McGinnis,
preceded her in death 17 years ago. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist church.
Survivors are four daughters, Tressie Sellers and Betty Dean Keller of Mountain Grove,
Mo., Chloe Horton and Bonnie McGinnis; four sons, Wayne, Wade, and Louis of
Ontario, Calif., and Lee of Shushon, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Harrison Fulton of
Springfield and Mrs. Henry Young of Ozark; one brother, J.N. Chaffin of Ozark; and
nine grandchildren.
McGinnis, Juanita Joan (Bruton) O’Donnell 10 Dec 1934 - 24 Nov 1997 CCH-N 3
Dec 1997
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Lucille (Gussler) Bruton; married ? O’Donnell;
married 6 Jun 1987 Henry Thomas “Bodie” McGinnis 16 Sep 1926 - 31 May 2001]
Juantia Joan McGinnis, age 62, of Fordland, died Monday, November 24, 1997 in
Columbia South Hospital, Springfield. She was born December 10, 1934 in Fordland and
was the daughter of William Henry and Lucille (Gussler) Bruton. Her parents preceeded
her in death. On June 6, 1987 she married Henry Thomas McGinnis. Mrs. McGinnis was
a member of Walnut Street Christian Church. Survivors include: Her husband, Henry,
David O’Donnell, Springfield, Robert O’Donnell and his wife, Sheryl, Springfield, Linda
Clark and her husband, Larry, Redondo Beach, Calif., Chery Carew and her husband,
Stan, Lomita, Calif., Dorie Thompson and her husband, LeRoy, Torrance, Calif., Sandy
Garrison and her husband, Donnie, Forsyth, and Mary Brown, Sparta; fourteen
grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Don Bruton, Crossett, Ark., Bill
Bruton, Needles, Calif., and Arnold Bruton, Houston. Funeral services were Friday,
November 28, 1997 in Selmore Cemetery, with Rev. Mike Roberts officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
McGinnis, Lee Vestle 14 Jun 1918 - 17 Jan 2004 CCH-N 20 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Sherman & Bessie (Griffin) McGinnis; married 10 Dec 1959 Lorrene
Agnes Chaffin]
Lee Vestle McGinnis, 85, Rogersville, died Saturday morning, Jan. 17, 2004, in
his home. He was born on June 14, 1918 in Huntsville, Ark., the son of Sherman and
Bessie Griffin McGinnis. McGinnis served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was a
retired carpenter and cattleman. He was married to Lorrene Agnes Chaffin on Dec. 10,
1959. He was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ. He was preceded in death
by a sister, Florene Hussey; and a granddaughter, Melissa Chayer. Survivors include his
wife, of the home; one son, Lee Vestle "Sonny" McGinnis Jr., and wife Judy, Springdale,
Ark.; one daughter, Brenda Rose Chayer and husband Ronald, Rogersville; three sisters,
Bea Phillips, Irene Thompson and Pauline Hatfield, all of Springdale, Ark.; six

grandchildren, Sarah Cox, Carol Bellas, Howard Tiner, Travis Tiner, Adriane Chayer and
Danielle Chayer; eight great-grandchildren, Julia and Ellen Cox, Joshua and Katie Bellas,
Kayla and Cecilia Tiner, and Natasha and Thomas Tiner; several nieces and nephews;
and many friends. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at the Preston-Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial was in Smith Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
Fair Haven Childrens Home, Strafford.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
McGinnis, Len Warren 12 Apr 1915 - 8 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Carter H. & Ollie A. (Warren) McGinnis; married Bertha Evelyn Harris 4
Nov 1916 - 20 May 1968]
Len Warren McGinnis, 77, Springfield, died Tuesday, June 8, 1993, in his home.
He was born April 12, 1916, in Ozark, son of Carter McGinnis and Ollie Warren
McGinnis. He was united in marriage to Bertha Evelyn Harris, and was manager of a
feed company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha, and two brothers, Neal and
Earl McGinnis. Survivors include his wife, Edith Marie McGinnis, Springfield; two sons,
Robert R. McGinnis, Brookline, and Lenville H: McGinnis, Springfield; a stepson,
Robert H. Carr, Dallas, Texas; a brother, Henry McGinnis, Crossett, Ark.;
granddaughters, Vicki Hesterly, Springfield, and Kimberly McGinnis, Brookline,
grandsons, Mike McGinnis, Elkland, and Jeffrey McGinnis, Brookline, and two step
grandsons, Robbie Carr, Oregon, and Brian Carr, Dallas, Texas; and six greatgrandchildren. Services were held Friday, June 11, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
McGinnis, Lenville H. "Mac" 1 Feb 1937 - 12 Jul 2006 SN-L 13 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Len W. & Evelyn McGinnis; married Vivian]
Lenville H. "Mac" McGinnis, age 69, went home to be with the Lord, July 12,
2006, after a long illness. He was born February 1, 1937, in Ozark, Mo., to Len W. and
Evelyn McGinnis. He graduated from Willard High School. He retired from Banta Food
as an Office Manager, completing 42 years with the company. He was a National Guard
veteran. He was the beloved husband of Vivian. He was an active member of Ridgecrest
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vivian McGinnis of the home; a
daughter and her husband, Vicki and Brent Hesterly; a son and his wife, Michael and
Kelly McGinnis; grandchildren, Amanda Barr and husband, Michael, Michele Hesterly,
Sharon McGinnis and Rachel McGinnis; one great grandchild, Gracie Barr; one brother,
Robert and wife, Betty McGinnis; and numerous other family members. Mac was a man
of wisdom with a quiet nature. He loved spending time with his family. He was an avid
master wood worker. Visitation will be from 6 t o8 p.m. tonight, July 13, at Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, at Greenlawn
North Cemetery with Reverend Hosea Bilyeu officiating.
McGinnis, Marion 10 Jul 1896 - 12 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Son of William & Barbara J. (McCoy) McGinnis]
Marion McGinnis, 73, Ozark died at 6:50 a.m. Friday in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home. Mr. McGinnis was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Ozark and member of

Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Alice McGinnis,
Independence, Miss Delpha McGinnis, Mission, Kan., twin sister, Mrs. Mary McCowan,
Rogersville, Mrs. Jane Heverlin, Carthage, and Mrs. Rena Baker, Carthage; two brothers,
Andrew of Ontario, Calif. and Harrison of Carl Junction. Funeral services were held at
2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel with Rev, Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial was
in McCoy Cemetery.
McGinnis, Mary Frances (Collins) 12 Aug 1870 - 8 Jun 1947 CCR 12 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Henry Clay & Weltha Ann (Roberts) Collins; married 1891 James
Alfred McGinnis 27 Oct 1869 - 4 Aug 1960]
Mary Frances Collins, the daughter of Henry Clay and Weltha Ann Collins, a
pioneer Christian county couple, was born Aug. 12, 1870, and passed away at her home
near Selmore on June 8, 1947, at the age of 76 years, 10 months and 27 days. In 1891 she
was united in marriage to James Alfred McGinnis and to this union were born five
children, Cleo B. of the home, Emma Gloss and Henry Charles who died in infancy, Dr.
Byron J. McGinnis of Ozark. She was a charter member of the Selmore Christian church
which was organized in 1909, and prior to that time she had been a member of the
Highlandville Church of Christ of which she became a member at the age of 16. She is
survived by her husband, James A. McGinnis, and three children; a foster daughter, Mrs.
Fern Garrison of Ontario, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Hawkins of Springfield; Mrs.
Josephine Hawkins, Ozark, and Mrs. Edna Green, Pueblo, Colo.; four grandsons, Gerald
and Mike McGinnis, and Orville Dean and J.E. Garrison, and one granddaughter, Patsy
McGinnis, a number of other relatives and many friends. She loved her home, her family,
her church, and her friends, and was known throughout the community as “Aunt Mollie”.
Mr. and Mrs. McGinnis celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary last Dec. 15. Funeral
services were held Tuesday, June 10, at 2 o’clock in the Selmore Christian church,
conducted by Rev. Ross F. Musgrave. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under the
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
McGinnis, Neal Glen 5 May 1914 - 8 Mar 1963 CCR 14 Mar 1963
[Note: Son of Carter H. & Ollie A. (Warren) McGinnis; married 19 Dec 1942 Anna Lea
Gold]
Neal Glen McGinnis, 48, a lifelong resident; died Friday night in St. John's
Hospital. He had been in ill health several years. Survivors include two sons, Roger, and
Ronald, both of Bisbee, Ariz.; his mother, Mrs. Ollie McGinnis; of the home; and three
brothers, Earl and Henry, both of Ozark, and Linn, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in Adams-Monger Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
McGinnis, Olive Rosalee (McGinnis) Dalton 7 Jan 1924 - 26 Dec 2005 SN-L 28 Dec
2005
[Note: Daughter of Loyal & Sarah Jane (Lassley) McGinnis; married 1941 Clinton
Dalton]
Olive Rosalee McGinnis came into this world on January 7, 1924, and left this
world December 26, 2005, at home, in her sleep exactly the way she wanted. Rosalee was
born in the Shady Grove community near Sparta, Mo., at the home of her grandparents,

John and Delia McGinnis. Her father, Loyal McGinnis, was killed while working for
Frisco Railroad in 1929 and her mother, Susie Jane Lassley McGinnis, died in 1943 from
a brain tumor. In 1941, Rosalee married Clinton Dalton and they lived in the West Finley
community before divorcing in 1962. Four children were born to their union. She is
survived in the home by her closest personal friend of 17 years, Michael Shay; three
children, Connie Elaine Bell and her husband, Joe, of Licking, Mo.; Dale Clinton Dalton,
Sr., and his wife, Sandy, of Rogersville, Mo.; and Deborah Jane Dalton, of Springfield,
Mo. She is also survived by a brother, Jack Dalton and his wife, Joyce, of Little Elm,
Texas; and a sister, Mary Virginia Bowman, of Portland, Oregon; and many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Ann Dalton
Brown. Rosalee was blessed with a large family, 11 grandchildren, 21 greatgrandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known by all
the grandchildren as "BoBo", a nickname given her by her first grandchild 44 years ago.
Rosalee is loved by all who knew her and is admired for her strength and her tenacity.
Her family was all important to her and she was very proud of them. She kept God in her
heart and mind and expressed her optimism for life each day. She will be greatly missed
by all. Rosalee would like to extend a grateful thank you to St. John's Hospice for the past
wonderful year. Thanks be to God. Funeral service will be Thursday, December 29, 2005,
at 11 a.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev. Lori Lampert officiating,
with burial to follow in Shipman Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, in the
funeral home.
McGinnis, Oscar 26 Jan 1889 - 27 Jan 1968 CCR 1 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Lee & Martha (Hayes) McGinnis; married Birdie Melton 28 Nov 1893 1 Jul 1980]
A lifelong resident of Christian County, Oscar McGinnis, 79, died at his Ozark
home at 2 a.m. Saturday after a lingering illness. Mr. McGinnis was a deacon at Prospect
Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Birdie of the home and one sister, Mrs.. Della
Hilton, Route 1, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev. Omer O. Ruark officiating. Burial was in
McCoy Cemetery.
McGinnis, Raymond Eugene “Gene” 7 Jun 1944 - Nov 2006 SN-L 18 Nov 2006 &
SN-L 19 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Raymond A. & Ida Marie McGinnis; married Paulett Hutchinson]
Raymond Eugene "Gene" McGinnis, 62, of Springfield, passed away in his home
after a long illness. Gene was born June 7, 1944, to Ida and Raymond McGinnis in
Ozark, Mo. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Harold Dean
McGinnis. He is survived by his wife Paulett (Hutchinson) McGinnis; two sons, Timothy
L. McGinnis and his wife Jonnie, of Ozark, Michael Eugene McGinnis and his wife
Debby, of Clever, Mo., and Paulena Marie Burton of Springfield; one brother, Donald
McGinnis of Springfield; one sister, Mary Looney of Cape Fair; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2006, at Klingner-Cope Family
Funeral Home at White Chapel, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, with burial in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, November 19, 2006, in
the funeral home

McGinnis, Richard Carl 9 Jan 1930 - 10 Nov 2001 CCH-N 21 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Alice Esta (McGinnis) McGinnis; married 1949 Mary]
Richard Carl McGinnis, 71, Humansville, died Nov. 10, 2001. He had been ill for
several months with cancer. He is survived by: His wife, Mary, of 52 years; three sons,
Patrick and wife Debbie, Lebanon; Michael, Dunnegan and Richard and wife Danna,
Shawnee, Kan.; one daughter Ricki Ann Rigby and husband Leslie, River Ridge, La.; 13
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Thelma Rainey, Ozark; Helen
Smith, Ozark; Irene Smith, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by one son, Allen
McGinnis; two daughters, Diana Severson and Cynthia Kay McGinnis; his parents Carl
and Alice McGinnis; one sister. Virginia Cooper and one brother Allen B. McGinnis. He
had worked for the railroad for over 35 years in Kansas City and New Orleans, ending up
with the Frisco-B-N in Springfield. The week before he died he wrote, "No more sorrow,
no more pain, remember me with a smile or don't remember me at all." Funeral services
were Nov. 12 at Sacred Heart Church in Bolivar. Burial was at St. Wencelaus Cemetery
under the direction of Pitts Chapel of Bolivar.
McGinnis, Sheila (Engel) 7 Aug 1943 - 14 Mar 1965 CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married Thomas McGinnis]
Mrs. Shelia McGinnis, 21, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday in her home at Ozark, where
she had lived most of her life. A member of Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints, she had attended public schools in Ozark and Springfield. Mrs. McGinnis had
suffered from a heart ailment. Surviving are her husband, Thomas D.; her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Engel, Ozark; a brother, Eric, and a sister, Julie Engel, both of Ozark; and
paternal grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Murphy, Springfield, and Clair Engel, Cheyenne, Wyo.
Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Francis Bishop
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
McGinnis, Stella (Tennis) 15 Feb 1891 - 25 Oct 1961 CCR 26 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Addison M. & Sarah (Wheeler) Tennis; married James Roscoe
McGinnis 14 Jul 1886 - 17 Apr 1958]
Mrs. Stella McGinnis, 70. of Ozark, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Burge
Protestant Hospital. Mrs. McGinnis was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a
lifelong resident of Ozark. She is survived by two sons, Redford of Ozark and Clyde,
1705 North National, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Ethyl Dickey of Fort Collins,
Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Allie Abbey of Ozark; and six grandchildren. Arrangements are
incomplete under the direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
AND
McGinnis, Stella (Tennis) 15 Feb 1891 - 25 Oct 1961 CCR 2 Nov 1961 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella McGinnis, 70, of Ozark, who died Wednesday,
were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. M. J.
Boulware officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
McGinnis, Thomas Radford 19 Aug 1911 - 9 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of James Roscoe and Stella Tennis McGinnis; married A. Gertrude Holmes
17 Jan 1919 - 26 Nov 1998]

Radford McGinnis, 76, of Ozark, died at 10 p.m. Saturday in his home of natural
causes. Services for Mr. McGinnis were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Dave Stephens officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr.
McGinnis was born in Webster County Aug. 19, 1911, the son of James Roscoe and
Stella Tennis McGinnis. He resided in Ozark for the past 26 years, and was a retired
lineman for White River Electric, retiring in 1978 after 29 years of service. He was a
member of the Calvary Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Gertrude; two
sons, Tom and James McGinnis, both of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Janice Coffer, and
Mrs. Jeannie Coffer, both of Oldfield; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
McGinnis, Treva (Hill) 13 Aug 1923 - 10 Dec 2003 SN-L 12 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of James & Katherine (James) Hill; married 24 Aug 1951 James Gerald
McGinnis]
Treva McGinnis, 80, Fulton, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at the
Boone Hospital Center in Columbia, Mo. She was born Aug. 13, 1923, the daughter of
the late James and Katherine (James) Hill. On Aug. 24, 1951, she was united in marriage
to James Gerald McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis preceded her in death on May 28, 2001. She
will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one daughter, Cathy Biele and her
husband, Ron, of Fulton, Mo.; eight grandchildren, three of whom, Rona Biele, Roxanne
Davis and Carissa Biele, are of Fulton, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Stephanie Brewer,
Nile Weadick, Andrew Davis and Jessica Davis, all of Fulton, Mo.; several other greatgrandchildren; one sister, Margaret Condren of Fort Smith, Ark.; five nephews; other
relatives; and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, one daughter, Elaine Vaught,
and one brother, Gerald Hill, preceded her in death. Mrs. McGinnis retired from the
Missouri State Laboratories in Jefferson City as a lab technician. She was a member of
the Selmore Christian Church, Eagles Lodge Auxiliary, and the V.F.W. Post 1003
Auxiliary and enjoyed flowers and gardening. Graveside services will be a t3 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in Selmore Cemetery with Rev. Carl Bradford officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in Maupin Funeral Home, Fulton. Memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
McGinnis, Wiles R. 7 Feb 1888 - 20 Jan 1963 CCR 24 Jan 1963
[Note: This is a puzzle - Isaac Melton married Lucy Tatum in 1887. In 1900, the census
shows a son, Willie Melton born March 1888 - one month after the birthdate of Wiles R.
McGinnis. Their daughter, Maud Melton born August 1889 married Charles L. Lewis
and is buried in Spokane Cemetery. There are also a younger daughter and son in Isaac &
Lucy’s family. The only other Maude Lewis I find is Christian County is Maude (Melton)
Lewis 26 Jan 1890 - 26 Jul 1964, daughter of Benjamin & Elizabeth (Pigg) Melton and
wife of Riley L. Lewis, is buried in Prospect Cemetery, as is Wiles R. McGinnis. Ben &
Elizabeth had no son named William, Wiles or any variation. Unless Wiles & Maude
McGinnis were adopted by Isaac & Lucy and she took their name and he did not, I have
no lead to his parentage]
A native of the Ozark community, Wiles R. McGinnis, 75, died Sunday in a
hospital at Phoenix Ariz., following a lingering illness. Mr. McGinnis homesteaded in
Colorado shortly after World War I. He had lived in Arizona the past several years. He is

survived by a sister, Mrs. Maude Lewis, Ozark, and several nieces and nephews. Harris
of Ozark will announce arrangements.
McGlothlin, Susan E. “Susie” (Davis)
1877 - 24 Mar 1962 CCR 29 Mar 1962 p5
[Note: Married William H. McGlothlin. Tombstones spell her and her husband’s name
McGlothlon and other members of his family McGlothin - This is a third spelling - Don’t
know what it should be]
NIXA - Mrs. Susie McGlothlin, 84, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Bolin, Bois D’Arc. She was a member of the Green Mound Baptist
Church and spent most of her life in Nixa and Highlandville. She had been at her
daughter’s home for a week. Surviving are her husband, W. H. of the home here, another
daughter, Mrs. Tressie Shelton, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Ida Shelton, Highlandville; four
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
McGlothlin, William H. 1878 - 23 Dec 1962 CCR 27 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: married Susan E. Davis]
Funeral services for William H. McGlothlin, 83, of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery, Mr. McGlothlin died at 9:20 p.m. Sunday at Burge Protestant
Hospital in Springfield. He was a retired farmer. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Nellie
Bolin, Bois’d’arc and Mrs. Tressie Shelton, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Becky Davis, 11 07
North Forrest, Springfield; four grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren
McGoveran, David E. 26 May 1918 - 6 Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
[Note: married Marie]
BILLINGS - D. E. McGoveran, 57, Route 1, Billings, died at 7:05 p.m. Monday
in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, apparently following a stroke suffered at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Marie; a son, Michael of Route 1, Billings; four daughters,
Valerie, of the home. Mrs. Dana Engel, Clever, Mrs. Charles Kemp, Denver, Colo., and
Mrs. Charles Wright, Kansas City; four brothers, Jack of Chicago, Ill., Royce of Witts
Springs, Ark., Samuel of Herman, Neb. and Carroll of Denver, Colo.; four sisters. Mrs.
Deborah Nations, Orlando, Fla., Mrs. Inez Milan, Witt Springs, Ark., Mrs. Florence
Drewry and Mrs. Allene Woodson, both of St. Louis and five grandchildren. Services
was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hurley Church of God with the Rev. L. F. Cooper
officiating. Burial will be in Wright Cemetery south of Clever.
McGowan, JoAnn (McGowan) Emfinger 23 Jan 1943 - 12 Nov 1999 CCH-N 17 Nov
1999
[Note: Daughter of Walter E. & Nellie Mae McGowan; married John W. Emfinger, Sr.;
went back to maiden name later]
JoAnn McGowan, age 56, of Nixa, died Friday, November 12, 1999, in her home.
She was born January 23, 1943, in Sweetwater, Texas. She was a registered nurse and
was most recently employed by St. John's Regional Health Center. JoAnn had shown her
faith and love for the Lord through the loving care she gave to others for so many years.
She was a member of Nixa Assembly of God Church. Survivors include: Four children,
John Emfinger, Jr. and his wife Deloris, Gretchen Gardner and her husband Mark, and

Rachael Emfinger, all of Nixa, and Charles Green and his fiance Peter Lippert;
Springfield; her father, Walter E. McGowan and his wife Jean, Dallas, Texas; her
children's father, John W. Emfinger, Sr. and his wife Nell, Cooper, Texas; four
grandchildren, Justin Emfinger, Elizabeth and Joshua Gardner, and Ethan Green; a
brother, Stephen McGowan, Dallas, Texas; and a sister, Carol Sue Lagasse, Manassas,
Virginia. Her mother, Nellie Mae McGowan preceded her in death. Funeral services were
2:00 Monday, November 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Don Blansit
officiating. Burial was in Glenn cemetery, south of Nixa.
McGrath, Arthur L. 15 Oct 1893 - 10 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: married first Pearl Brown; married second Lona Belle 12 Dec 1906 - 1 Oct 1986]
Arthur L. McGrath, 76, of Walnut Shade, died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 10,
at his home after a long illness. A resident of Walnut Shade most of his life, Mr. McGrath
was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Lona Belle; one sister, Mrs. Callie
Fisher, Walnut Shade; and four brothers, Clum of Forsyth, Ora, Floyd and Clarence, all
of Walnut Shade. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in New Haven Baptist Church
with the Rev. Robert Grady officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
McGrath, Clarence 17 May 1902 - 4 Apr 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p9
[Note: married Lucy]
OZARK - Clarence McGrath, 73, Walnut Shade, was pronounced dead at 10:54
a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He earlier had collapsed at the Oak
Ridge Full Gospel Church of which he was a member. He was a retired farmer and a
lifelong resident of Walnut Shade. Surviving are his wife, Lucy; a son, Stanley of
Kimberling City; six daughters. Mrs. Velma Range, Mrs. Rosa Newberry and Mrs.
Marjorie Dunn, all of Walnut Shade; Mrs. Ruby Davis, Modesto, Calif.. Mrs. Urmoleta
Redfearn, Highlandville and Mrs. Betty Newberry, address unknown; two brothers, Ora
of Walnut Shade and Clum of Forsyth; a sister, Mrs. Callie Fisher, Walnut Shade; 18
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services for Clarence McGrath, 73, Walnut
Shade, were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Rev.
Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris
of Ozark.
AND
McGrath, Clarence 17 May 1902 - 4 Apr 1976 OH 22 Apr 1976 p11
I would like to than everyone for their prayers and cards and food and acts of
kindness and Sympathy during the loss of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Lucy McGrath and the Clarence McGrath Children.
McGrath, Lula E. (Clevenger) 1903 - 7 Nov 1970 CCR 12 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of William & Effie Clevenger]
Mrs. Lula E. McGrath, 67, a lifelong resident of the Walnut Shade community,
died at 10:05 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, She was a member of Oak
Ridge Full Gospel Church. She is survived by her husband, Clarence; one son, Stanley
McGrath, Kimberling City; six daughters, Mrs. Velma Range and Mrs. Marjorie Dunn,
both of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Rosa Newberry, Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Urmoleta Redfearn,

Highlandville, Mrs. Ruby Davis, Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Betty Newberry, Diamond;
one sister, Mrs. Leona Morgan,. Forsyth; one brother, Alfred Clevenger, Springfield; and
17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating.
Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
McGrath, Ora F. 14 Jan 1894 - 6 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: married Rennie Dell Bearden 1896 - Mar 1977]
WALNUT SHADE - Services for Ora F. McGrath, 83, Walnut Shade, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Whelchel Chapel, Branson, with the Rev. Jay Scribner officiating. Burial
was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. McGrath died early Sunday in his home of an apparent
heart attack, according to a funeral home spokesman. He was a retired farmer of the
Walnut Shade area and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three
daughters, Mrs. Lucille Estep, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Gladys Patrick, Walnut Shade
and Mrs. Alice Jennings, Wichita, Kan.; four sons, Ed of Nevada, Delbert and Bob, both
of Sacramento, Calif, and Earl of Walnut Shade; a brother, Clum of Forsyth; a sister,
Mrs. Callie Fisher, Walnut Shade; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren
McGrath, Rennie Dell (Bearden) 8 Aug 1896 - Mar 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p7
[Note: married Ora McGrath 1894 - 6 Nov 1977]
WALNUT SHADE - Services for Mrs. Rennie Dell Bearden McGrath, 80,
Walnut Shade, a resident of Rolling Hills Nursing Home in Branson, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Whelchel Chapel in Branson with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating. Burial
was in Oak Ridge Cemetery north of Branson. Mrs. McGrath died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday in
Rolling Hills Nursing Home after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Ora;
three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Estep, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Gladys Patrick, Walnut
Shade, Mrs. Alice Jennings, Wichita, Kan.; four sons, Ed of Nevada, Delbert and Bob,
both of Sacramento, Calif and Earl of Walnut Shade; two sisters, Mrs. Lorea Compton,
Branson, Mrs. Ruth Clines, Tulsa, Okla.; three brothers, Charlie Bearden, Branson, Floyd
of Joplin and George of Sacramento, Calif; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
AND
McGrath, Rennie Dell (Bearden) 8 Aug 1896 - Mar 1977 OH 7 Apr 1977 p10
We would like to thank our many relatives, friends and neighbors for the prayers,
visits, phone calls, flowers, cards and food during the loss of our beloved wife, mother
and grandmother. Also, thanks Rev, Bob Grady, the Whelchel Chapel, Branson, Mo,
Rennie’s escorts, Phillip Cummings, Bob Renge, Jake Wolf, Carl Renge, Clum McGrath
and Jim Bilyeu. Ora McGrath, Edward McGrath and Family, Delbert McGrath and
Family, Earl McGrath and Family, Lucille Estep and Family, Gladys Patrick and Family,
Alice Jennings and Family, Bob McGrath, Beth and Family, May God Bless You All,
Lucille Estep.
McGuire, Addie (Moore) 23 Oct 1870 - 8 May 1957 CCR 16 May 1957 p 4
Funeral services for Mrs. Addie McGuire , 86, who died Wednesday, May 8 at
Ozark were held Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Baptist Church with
Rev. Tom Weter officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Harris

Funeral Home of Nixa. She lived in the Chadwick community most of her life. She was a
member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
McGuire, Camilla 11 May 1932 - 20 May 1992 OH 3 Jun 1992 & NN-E 3 Jun 1992
[Note: married Kenneth “Mac” McGuire]
Camilla McGuire, 60, St. Louis, died at her home Wednesday, May 20. She was a
lifelong resident of St. Louis and a devoted employee of St. John's Mercy Medical
Center. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth (Mac) McGuire, St. Louis; her children,
Paula and Kevin Cunningham, Ozark, and Camilla, Erica, Gregory, Carri, Matthew,
Joseph, Anita, and Michael Cook, St. Louis; her grandchildren, Meghan, Ellen, and
Caraline Cunningham, Ozark, and Lizabeth, Bryan, Jessica, Kelsey and Kyle Cook, St.
Louis; her brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. Services were held in St. Louis May 21
and 22. Memorial contributions may be made to the J.F.K. Clinic at St. John's Mercy
Medical Center, 615 New Ballas Rd., St. Louis, Mo. 63141.
McGuire, Chester Gilbert 24 Dec 1920 - 21 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: married Hazel]
Chester Gilbert McGuire, 68, of Springfield, died at 5:08 p.m. June 21 in his
home following a long illness. Services for Mr. McGuire were held June 26 in the
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Tom Scott officiating. Burial was in Springfield National.
Cemetery with military rites conducted by Post Nos. 3404 and 696. Born in Brighton,
Missouri, Mr. McGuire was a mill operator for Toombs and Company, and a member of
the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during
World War II. Survivors include his, wife, Hazel; five sons, Michael Eugene, Parsons,
Kansas, Bobby Lynn, Ozark, Richard Bruce, Henderson, Nevada, Jeffrey Randall,
Springfield, and Kevin Lee, Fort Lauderdale, Florida; two daughters, Marsha Diane
McGuire and Marla Kay Sperle, both of Springfield; a brother, Paul McGuire,
Springfield; a stepson, Jimmy Ragain, Roby; two step daughters, Fay Tunnell and Sandy
Bailey, both of Springfield; and 16 grandchildren.
McHaffie, Cecil Hadley, Cpl. 17 Oct 1938 - 5 Feb 1958 CCR 13 Feb 1958 p1
Funeral services for Corporal Cecil Hadley McHaffie, Jr., 19 who died
Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Naval Auxiliary Station at Edenton, N. C. were held Monday,
Feb. 10 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sparta School auditorium, with Rev. Howard Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. Military services were conducted at the grave. He was an honor graduate of
Sparta High School, class of 1956 and enlisted in the Marine Corps May 28, 1956.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hadley McHaffie, Sr. of Bruner, three
brothers, Dorsey G. McHaffie, James N. McHaffie and William K. McHaffie, all of
Fordland; three sisters, Mrs. Darlene Johnson of North Highlands, Calif., Mrs. Patricia
Johnson of Springfield; and Mrs. Violet Roller of Sparta; his maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Minnie Hargis of Springfield and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nellie McHaffie of
Bruner.
McHaffie, Cynthia Cornelia “Nellie” (Burks) 10 Aug 1885 - 21 Aug 1971 CCR 26
Aug 1971 p4

[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Susan (Stinnett) Burks; married George Washington
McHaffie 26 Apr 1884 - 8 Apr 1943]
Mrs. Nellie McHaffie, 85, of Bruner, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday in Chastain
Nursing Home, Buffalo. She had been a lifelong resident of the Fordland and Bruner
areas and was a member of the Pentecostal Church. She is survived by three sons, Hollie
McHaffie, Bruner, Hadley McHaffie, Rogersville and Burk McHaffie, Bruner; four
daughters, Mrs. Susie McHaffie, Bruner, Mrs. Helen Bracken, Parsons, Kan., Mrs.
Goldie Patterson, Rogersville, and Mrs. Bonnie Conner, Ellinwood, Kan.; 34
grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. Services were
at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Jesse L. Phillips officiating.
Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery north of Bruner.
McHaffie, David 7 Sep 1919 - 24 Jun 1991 NN-E 27 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of James Polk McHaffie and Lula Dean McHaffie; married Mable]
David McHaffie, 71, Oldfield, died Monday, June 24, 1991, at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Born Sept. 7, 1919, he was the son of James Polk McHaffie
and Lula Dean McHaffie. A lifelong resident of this area, he was a woodcutter and a
farmer. He served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a
sister, Bertha Todd. Survivors include his wife, Mable; a son, James O. McHaffie,
Oldfield; three daughters, Janice Overby, Fortuna, Calif., Kathy Rounds and Beverly
Reardon, both of Oroville, Wash.; six sisters, Pearl McHaffie, Bruner, Julie Cornelison,
Hartville, Emma Davidson, Oldfield, Daisy Prewitt, Seymour, Brooksie Dalton,
Mansfield, and Ruby Cook, Springfield; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. James Campbell and the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield. Visitation was Wednesday evening from 7 to 8 in Adams Funeral
Home.
McHaffie, David O. D. 4 Mar 1882 - 24 Feb 1965
CCR 4 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Simon & Emily Catherine (Ragsdale) McHaffie; married Laura May
Walker]
David O. D. McHaffie, 82, well-known farmer and stockman of the Bruner
community, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, in his farm home four miles northeast of
Bruner. Mr. McHaffie collapsed when he return to his home after feeding livestock. He
had had a heart condition. Mr. McHaffie is survived by a son, Virgil of Star Route,
Bruner; a daughter, Mrs. Nina Todd of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Monger of
Springfield and Mrs. Phebe Marlin of Bruner; and three grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial
was in McHaffie Cemetery. Harris of Ozark directed.
McHaffie, Dewey 10 Jul 1907 - 1 Jul 1995 CCH-N 12 Jul 1995
[Note: Son of Oliver Newton “Newt” and Lula A. (Roberts) McHaffie; married Susie D.
23 Mar 1911 - 7 Jul 1997]
Dewey McHaffie, age 87, of Bruner, died Saturday, July 1, 1995, near his home.
He was born July 10, 1907, at Bruner, where he continued to live and farm throughout his
life. He was the son of Newt and Lula Roberts McHaffie. Survivors include: his wife,

Susie; four children, Dorthy E. Wilson, and her husband, Albert, Ozark, Shirley J. Ellison
and her husband, Dean, Rogersville, Norman D. McHaffie, Sylmar, California, and
Donald H McHaffie, and his wife, Sondra, Springfield; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Marvin McHaffie, Fordland; and several
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and two sisters, Iva
McHaffie and Daisy Jackson. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
McHaffie, Douglas Scott
28 Aug 1982 - 9 Jun 2002
Douglas Scott McHaffie, 19, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2002 from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 28, 1982 and graduated from
Ozark High School in 2001. He attended O.T.C. and was employed by K-Mart. Doug
attended Ozark Assembly of God Church where he was active as a youth sponsor. He
enjoyed playing hockey and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his
parents, Fred and Jessie McHaffie; a sister, Crystal Stine and her husband, Kaylor, Ozark;
two nieces, Nadia and Grace-Anne; grandmothers, Helen McHaffie, Sparta, and Joy
Bassett, Harrison, Ark.; a dear friend, Sheree Clinton, Nixa; and many relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. James G. McHaffie, Rev. Daren Roten and Rev. Danny Lane officiating.
Burial will follow in Richwood Cemetery, west of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Speed The
Light, an Assemblies of God youth mission’s outreach. Springfield News-Leader, June
11, 2002.
McHaffie, Evelyn (Braden) 2 Aug 1912 - 24 May 1996 CCH-N 1 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Harrison "Sonk" & Anna H. (Whitsett) Braden; married 20
Dec 1930 Hobson McHaffie 6 Jul 1911 - 11 Feb 1981]
Evelyn McHaffie, 83, of Bruner, died Friday, May 24, 1996 in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. She was born August 2, 1912, and was the oldest of eleven children of
Benjamin Harrison "Sonk" Braden and Anna H. Whitsett Braden. On December 20, 1930
she was united in marriage to Hobson McHaffie, who preceded her in death February 11,
1981. She was also preceded in death by: Her parents; a daughter, Rachel Lee McHaffie
in 1944, at the age of five; two brothers. Clyde and Ray Braden; and a sister, Agnes Hale.
Mrs. McHaffie was employed by Riverside Inn as a cook and also worked in Sparta area
restaurants. On April 27, 1995 she was baptized at Center Point Church of Christ by Joe
Mooney. Survivors include; three daughters, Alene Smith and husband, Loyed, Bruner,
Pat Holmes, Ozark, and Kay Swearengin and husband, Lonnie, Sparta; nine
grandchildren, Jerry, Noel, and Melvin Smith, Glenda Cobb, Deanna Patterson, Vickie
Thomas, Kelli Thompson, Teresa Coffer, and Travis Swearengin; 12 great-grandchildren,
Michelle and Jeremy Smith, Tina Pogue, Cameron Smith, Clem Mason, Amber and
Libby Smith, Randy and Bobbie Patterson, Tosha Thomas, and Dalis and Torie Coffer;
and seven brothers and sisters, Flo Bannwart, Michigan City, Ind., Velma Walker,
Garden Grove, Calif., Irene Swineburg, Sparta, Jack Braden, Seattle, Wash., Fred
Braden, Sparta, Ruth Aldridge, South Bend, Ind., and Betty Spohn, Garden Grove, Calif.
Funeral services were Wednesday, May 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery.

McHaffie, Florence Ann (Luttrell) 6 Jul 1891 - 22 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: Daughter of Allen Tolbert & Jane (Lay) Luttrell; married James Douglas
McHaffie 22 Apr 1888 - 21 Jan 1975]
OZARK - Mrs. Florence McHaffie, 85 of Sparta, died at 3 a.m. Friday after a long
illness in the home of a son, Charles McHaffie of Sparta where she had stayed for the
past month. Mrs. McHaffie was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors include
one daughter, Mrs. Flo Brown of Sparta; two sons, Charles of Sparta and Chester
McHaffie of Bruner; one sister, Mrs. Ida Osburn of Sparta; one brother, Newt Luttrell of
Ramona, Okla.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and four great great
grandchildren. Services were at 4 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev.
Albert A. Watkins and Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
McHaffie, Irene (Wilkerson) 7 Nov 1906 - 9 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of William & Vergie (Bracken) Wilkerson; married 27 Sep 1928 Tink
McHaffie]
Irene McHaffie, 87, Bruner, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 1994 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 7, 1906 in Christian County, the
daughter of William and Vergie Bracken Wilkerson. She was a member of Plainview
Church of Christ. She was married to Tink McHaffie on Sept. 27, 1928. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Tink, on March 12, 1975. Survivors include two
daughters and sons-in-law, Cathleen and John Johnson, and Marie Woods, all of Bruner;
a sister-in-law, Carmen Wilkerson, Springfield; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, April 12, in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with Elvis Denney officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery,
Rogersville.
McHaffie, Iva Pearl 4 Jul 1909 - 27 Oct 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Newt & Lula (Roberts) McHaffie]
Miss Iva P. McHaffie, 58, died at 4:15 p.m. Friday in her home north of Bruner
after an illness of two years. Miss McHaffie was a graduate of the Burge-Protestant
Hospital School of Nursing and worked in hospitals in Springfield and St. Louis for 20
years until her retirement in 1960. She was a member of the Rogersville Church of
Christ. Miss McHaffie is survived by her mother, Mrs. Lula McHaffie of Bruner; two
brothers, Dewey of Bruner, Marvin of Fordland; and one sister, Mrs. Daisy Jackson of
route 3, Springfield. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark.
Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery northeast of Bruner.
McHaffie, James Douglas 22 Apr 1888 - 21 Jan 1975 OH 30 Jan 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Francis Marion “General: & Mary Isabel (Miller) McHaffie; married
Florence Ann Luttrull 6 Jul 1891 - 22 Apr 1977]
SPARTA - Services for Douglas McHaffie, 86, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in
the Harris Chapel, Ozark with Tom Smith and the Rev. Albert Watkins officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. McHaffie died at 11:46 a.m. Tuesday in his home after an
illness of several months. A retired farmer, Mr. McHaffie was a member of the Church of
Christ. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta and Bruner communities. Survivors

include his wife, Florence Ann; one daughter, Mrs. Flo Brown, Sparta; two sons, Charles
of Sparta and Chester of Bruner; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and three
great, great grandchildren.
McHaffie, James Knox Polk 7 Sep 1886 - 7 May 1953
CCR 14 May 1953 p1
[Note: son of Simon & Emily Catherine (Ragsdale) McHaffie mar Lula Agnes Dean]
Funeral services for James K. Polk McHaffie, 66, who died last Thursday, May 7,
were held Saturday in the McHaffie church near Bruner, conducted by Rev. Gaught, with
burial in McHaffie Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He
was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors include his widow,
Mrs. Lula McHaffie, one son, David, Seymour; seven daughters, Mrs. Emma Davidson
of Sparta; Mrs. Brooksie Dalton of Rogersville, Mrs. Bertha Todd and Mrs. Daisy Pruitt
of Wichita, Mrs. Ruby Cook of Seymour, Mrs. Pearl McHaffie of Bruner, Miss Julia Ann
McHaffie of the home; one brother, Oda McHaffie of Bruner; and four sisters, Mrs. Kittie
Monger and Mrs. Reba Martin of Rogersville, Mrs. Mary E. Smith of Bruner and Mrs.
Soffie Pettie of Rogersville.
McHaffie, James N. 128 Jan 934 - 15 Feb 2005 SN-L 17 Feb 2005
James N. McHaffie, 71, Ozark, died Tuesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday, February 19, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Temple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. Saturday until funeral time.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
McHaffie, Jay Nathan 9 Feb 1957 - 2 Jul 2004 SN-L 7 Jul 2004 & SN-L 8 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of James N. & Barbara McHaffie]
Jay Nathan McHaffie was born February 9, 1957, and was called to Heaven on
July 2, 2004. Jay professed his faith in the Lord in May of 2001. He was the son of James
N. McHaffie and Barbara and John Sunny. He was the brother of Donnie McHaffie,
Cindy Friend, and Bethany Nations. He was our best friend and the kindest, most giving
person we have ever met on this earth. He was the greatest uncle to many nieces and
nephews. He made time to love everyone. He was loved more than words can express
and will be missed with all our hearts. Funeral services will be held today, July 8, at 6
p.m., at First Free Will Baptist Church, 201 E. Church St., Ozark (northeast corner of the
square).
AND
McHaffie, Jay Nathan 9 Feb 1957 - 2 Jul 2004 CCH-N 7 Jul 2002
Jay Nathan McHaffie, born February 9, 1957, died Friday, July 2, 2004. He was
the son of James N. McHaffie and Barbara and John Sunny. He was the brother of
Donnie McHaffie, Cindy Friend and Bethany Nations. Jay professed his faith in the Lord
in May 2001. Jay is remembered by his family as their best friend and the kindest and
most giving person they have ever met on this earth. He is remembered as the greatest
uncle to many nieces and nephews. He made time to love everyone. He was loved more
than words can express and will be missed in the hearts of his entire family. Funeral
services will be held July 8 at 6 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church in Ozark, on the
northeast corner of the square.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

McHaffie, Laura (Walker) 15 Sep 1879 - 30 Oct 1956 CCR 6 Sep 1956
[Note - death date on stone MUST be wrong - prob d 20 Aug 1956 as death mentioned in
next week’s newspaper]
Card of Thanks p4
We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness and help during the
illness and death of our wife and mother. Especially the ones who come to the home so
often and the men who helped with the grave. D. O. McHaffie; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil
McHaffie; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Todd
Sparta, by Mrs. Mildred Phillips p 6
Those from Sparta attending funeral services at Petelo Saturday for Mrs. Laura
McHaffie , Mr. and Mrs. Joe Monger, Mrs. Evelyn Dye, Bob Roller, Oren Bloomer and
Mr. And Mrs. R. N. Phillips.
McHaffie, Lawrence "Holly" 22 Jun 1907 – 16 Dec 1995 CCH-N 20 Dec 1995
Lawrence "Holly" McHaffie, age 88. of Bruner, died Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995, in
his home. He was born June 22, 1907, and was the son of George and Nellie Burks
McHaffie. He lived and farmed in the Bruner area throughout his life, and was widely
known for his sorghum production. On November 21, 1929, he was united in marriage to
his first wife, Louisa, who preceded him in death in 1982. He was also preceded in death
by: Two brothers; a sister; and a granddaughter. On June 16, 1984, he was united in
marriage to Ortha Shortt. He is survived by: His wife, Ortha; nine children and their
spouses, Jerry McHaffie, Bruner; Jack and Rita McHaffie, Marshfield, Holyace and
Reggie Stapp, Bruner, Stanley and Lorraine McHaffie, Walnut Grove, Louie and Pearl
McHaffie, Sparta, Reggie and Vi McHaffie, Springfield, Almeda and Ferrill Ford,
Deepwater, Glen and Vivian McHaffie, Springfield, and Terry and Diana McHaffie,
Reeds Spring; three sisters, Bonnie Conner, Ellenwood, Kansas, Susie McHaffie, Bruner,
and Goldie Patterson, Rogersville; a brother and his wife, Burk and Eugenia McHaffie,
Bruner; thirty-three grandchildren; forty great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; seven stepchildren and their spouses, Faye Adams, Buffalo, Frieda and
Kenneth Aday, Brookline, Russell and Donna Shortt, Ozark, Marjorie and Bob Gardner,
Joplin, David and Vilma Shortt, Ozark, Phyllis and Tom Pettit, Sparta, and Chester and
Cathy Shortt, Galena; sixteen step-grandchildren; eighteen step-great-grandchildren; and
ten step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Tennison officiating. Burial was in McHaffie
Cemetery.
McHaffie, Lula A. (Roberts) 7 Apr 1887 - 16 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel H. & Lucinda Roberts; married Oliver Newton McHaffie 4 Jun
1882 - 10 Jun 1960]
Mrs. Lula A. McHaffie, 85, a lifelong resident of the Bruner community, died at
6:15 Tuesday night at the Webster County Nursing Home at Marshfield. Survivors
include two sons, Marvin McHaffie of Fordland and Dewey McHaffie of Bruner; one
daughter, Mrs. Daisy Jackson of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Edna Greene of
Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Arrangements,
which are under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark, are incomplete.

AND
McHaffie, Lula A. (Roberts) 7 Apr 1887 - 16 May 1972 CCR 25 May 1972 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula A. McHaffie, 85, of Bruner were at 2 p.m. Friday,
May 19, at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Burial was in
the Union Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. McHaffie died Tuesday, May 16 at the Webster
County Nursing Home at Marshfield.
AND
McHaffie, Lula A. (Roberts) 7 Apr 1887 - 16 May 1972 OH 25 May 1972 p8
OZARK- Funeral services for Mrs. Lula A. McHaffie, 85, of Bruner were at 2
p.m. Friday, May 19, at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating.
Burial was in the Union Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include two sons, Marvin McHaffie
of Fordland and Dewey McHaffie of Bruner; one daughter, Mrs. Daisy Jackson of
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Edna Greene of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren and
12 great grandchildren.
McHaffie, Lula Agnes (Dean) 20 Oct 1896 - 18 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: Daughter of James Richard & Katy May (Gumfory) Dean; married 29 Oct 1915
James Knox Polk McHaffie 7 Sep 1886 - 7 May 1953]
Services for Mrs. Lula McHaffie, 82, Seymour, were held April 21 in McHaffie
Church north of Bruner with the Rev. Alva Walker officiating. Burial was in McHaffie
Cemetery. Mrs. McHaffie died at 8:29 a.m. April 19 in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a native of Protem and a member of the
General Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, David, Oldfield; seven daughters, Mrs.
Emma Davidson and Mrs.. Bertha Todd, both of Rogersville; Mrs. Brooksie Dalton and
Mrs.. Daisy Prewitt, both of Seymour, Mrs. Ruby Cook, Springfield, Mrs. Pearl
McHaffie, Sparta, and Mrs. Julia Ann Cornelison, Hartville; 34 grandchildren and 33
great grandchildren.
AND
McHaffie, Lula Agnes (Dean) 20 Oct 1896 - 18 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 pB6
We would like to tank all our friends for the food, flowers, prayers and all
kindness shown us during the loss of our mother. Being unable to get correct addresses
for so many of our friends, we take this means to show our appreciation for all that has
been done. Thanks also to each one taking part in the service. God Bless each of you. The
family of Lula A. McHaffie.
McHaffie, Mary Eugenia (Sparger) 9 Oct 1931 - 10 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
Mary Eugenia McHaffie, 69, Bruner, passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2001 in her
home. She was born Oct. 9, 1931 in Bruner, the daughter of James Earl and Myrtle
Elizabeth (Luttrull) Sparger. In 1950 she and Ervin "Burk" McHaffie were married. Mrs.
McHaffie retired from Fasco Industries. She had also been a volunteer for OACAC. She
was preceded in death by her parents; a half brother, Hobson McHaffie, and a half-sister,
Jewell Todd. Survivors include her husband, Ervin "Burk;" four children and their
spouses, Leaetta and Richard Mason, Sparta, George and Mary McHaffie, Fordland,
Toby Ervin and Karen McHaffie, and Alberta and Russell Powell, all of Sparta; nine
grandchildren, Cary Lockmon and her husband Floyd, Bradley Gene Mason. April
McHaffie-Lathrom McHaffie, Devan McHaffie, Kristy Kay McHaffie. Misty Fay

McHaffie. Taylor Powell and Tara Powell: a sister, Hazel Lassley, Fresno, Calif; Patrick
Proctor, who was raised in the home; nieces and nephews. A funeral service was April 13
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Harold Tennison officiating. Burial followed
in McHaffie Cemetery, Rogersville.
McHaffie, Oliver Newton
4 Jun 1882 - 10 Jun 1960
CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Francis M. & Mary (Miller) McHaffie; married Lula A. Roberts]
Funeral services for Oliver Newton McHaffie, 78, of Bruner who died Friday,
June 10, were held Sunday, June 12, at LaRose Community Church , with Rev. Howard
Thompson and Rev. John Garrison officiating. Graveside services and burial were at
Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong
resident of the La Rose community, north of Bruner, he was an active member of the La
Rose church and interested in all community affairs. He was especially interested in the
Christian County centennial in 1959, as his grandfather had been one of the first
homesteaders in thei region, and he was able to contribute materials concerning the early
settlers and his family history to the published history of Christian County. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Lula McHaffie; two sons, Dewey McHaffie of Bruner and Marvin
McHaffie of Fordland; two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Jackson of Springfield and Iva
McHaffie of the home; one brother, James Douglas McHaffie of Sparta, seven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
McHaffie, Rita Diane (Rinck)
24 Jul 1943 - 24 Feb 2003
Rita Diane McHaffie went home to heaven at the age of 59 on Monday, February
24, 2003 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 24, 1943
on a bright day in Bruner, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Mildred (Maples) Rinck.
Being the fourth of seven children, she was lovingly involved in the lives of all of her
brothers and sisters. At the age of nineteen, she shed her rays of light on Jackie McHaffie
and two became one. To this union five children were born. As the years passed she
brought sunshine into each of the lives she touched. Although many tests of faith were
assessed to this family, her strength carried them through and kept the family whole. Rita
graduated from Draughon's Business College with honors and has worked as office
manager for Midwest Window and Door for nine years. She enjoyed tax preparation for
H&R Block for the last six years. She was always supportive of her children's activities,
and was involved whenever possible. Survivors include her husband, Jack; five children,
Brenda Lee Stewart and husband Willard, Seymour, Laura Lynne McFarland and
husband Randall, Marshfield, Wendy Diane Climer and husband Randy, Ash Grove,
Heather Lea Cook and husband Travis, Seymour, and Andrew Scott McHaffie and
fiancée Tamzie Hearod, Rogersville; grandson, Zachary Kyler Dinwiddie; three sisters,
Florence Walker and Mary Ann Twiggs, both of state of Washington, Connie Foster,
state of Oregon; two brothers, James Rinck, Republic, and Charles Rinck, Jr., state of
California; and many loved family members and friends. Her parents and a sister, Kathy
Covert, preceded her in death. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gary Burr officiating. Burial followed in McHaffie
Cemetery, Bruner. Springfield News-Leader, March 2, 2003.

McHaffie, Susie D. (McHaffie) 23 Mar 1911 – 7 Jul 1997 CCH-N 12 Jul 1997
Susie D. McHaffie, 86, Bruner, died Monday, July 7, 1997, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. She was born March 23, 1911, near Bruner where she lived throughout. her
life. She was the daughter of George and Nellie (Burks) McHaffie. On September 19,
1929, she married Dewey McHaffie. Survivors include: four children, Dorothy E. Wilson
and her husband, Albert, Ozark, Shirley J. Ellison and her husband, Dean, Rogersville,
Norman D. McHaffie, Sylmar, California, and Donald H. McHaffie and his wife, Sondra,
Springfield; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
a brother, Burk McHaffie, Bruner; two sisters, Goldie Patterson, Rogersville, and Bonnie
Conner, Ellenwood, Kansas; nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were: her
husband, Dewey, in 1995; three brothers, Hollie, Hadley, and Otis McHaffie; and a sister,
Helen Bracken. Funeral services were Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
McHaffie, Teddy R. 31 Dec 1900 - 24 Dec 1962 CCR 27 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Son of William Manson & Mary Luvina Jane (Vaughn) McHaffie; married
Georgia Walker 2 Oct 1931]
Ted R. McHaffie, 61 of Route 1, Rogersville, died at his home at 3:15 p.m.
Monday. He was retired . Survivors are his wife, Georgia; a son Gerald of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Wilma Tindle, Prairie Home. Mo. and Mrs. Joanne Shockley, 737 North
Warren, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Hester Todd, Route 1, Rogersville and seven
grandchildren. Kelley-Ferrell will announce arrangements.
McHaffie, Tink M. 22 Apr 1893 - 12 Mar 1975 OH 20 Mar 1975 p11
BRUNER - Tink M. McHaffie, 81, Bruner, died at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday in
Missouri State Chest Hospital.
McHaffie, Virgil 20 Dec 1909 – 11 Mar 2000 CCH-N 15 Mar 2000
Virgil McHaffie, age 90, of Bruner, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2000 in
Ozark and Care Center, Ozark. He was born Dec. 20, 1909 near Bruner and was the son
of David O.D. McHaffie and Laura May (Walker) McHaffie. On Dec. 5, 1935 he and
Mabel Fae Iorg were married. Mr. McHaffie was a farmer and a carpenter.
Survivors include: his wife, Mabel, presently of Ozark Nursing Care Center; a
sister, Nina Todd, Bruner; a sister-in-law, Marie Cawthra and her husband Glenn, Sparta;
a brother-in-law, Clyde Iorg, Florida; five nephews, Torrance Todd, David Todd, Tony
Todd, Jerry Cawthra, and Kenny Cawthra; and a niece, Glynda Linder. Funeral services
will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend
Harold Tennison officiating. Burial will be in McHaffie Cemetery. Visitation was held
from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
McHaffie, Wesley L. 1954 - 13 Jun 2005 SN-L 16 Jun 2005
Wesley L. McHaffie, 51, Bruner, Mo., passed away suddenly in his home, June
13, 2005. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 17, 2005, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in the McHaffie Cemetery. Visitation is from 6
to 7 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.

McHaffie, William D. 1936 - 21 Jan 1964 CCR 23 Jan 1964 p1
William D. McHaffie, 27, of 2056 East Walnut, died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after an illness of several months. Mr. McHaffie, formerly of
Bruner, had been a resident of Springfield the past two years. He is survived by his wife,
Lois Marie; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tink McHaffie of Bruner; and two sisters, Marie
McHaffie, Bruner and Mrs. Kathleen Johnson, of Springfield. Mr. McHaffie was an
employe of the Hormel Meat Packing Company in Springfield and was a member of the
Church of Christ. He graduated from Sparta High School and served two years in the
armed services in Germany. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday (today) in
Kelley-Ferrel Chapel with Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery.
McHaffie-Barr, J. W. 21 Dec 2001 - 21 Dec 2001 CCH-N 2 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of James Barr & Misty McHaffie]
J.W. McHaffie-Barr, infant son of Misty McHaffie and James Barr, of Sparta, died at
birth, Dec. 21, 2001, in Cox Medical Center South. Springfield. Grandparents are: Toby
and Karen McHaffie, and Karen and Scott Bell, all of Sparta, and Nedra and Bill Barr,
Oldfield: Aunts Kristy McHaffie and Brianna Bell; Uncles Brandon Bell, Mike Barr and
Danny Barr. A graveside service under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, was
Dec. 27 in McHaffie Cemetery with Rev. Dale Roller officiating.
McHolland, Belle (Porter) 9 Jan 1889 - 18 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p3
[Note: married 21 Feb 1897 James W. McHolland]
Mrs. Belle Porter McHolland was born Jan. 9, 1880, and passed away on Feb. 18,
1947. She was united in marriage to James W. McHolland on Feb. 21, 1897, and to this
union were born seven children. She was converted early in life and was a faithful
member of her church. She is survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Wednesday afternoon in the Hurley school auditorium by Rev. Frank Eaton
with burial in the Masonic cemetery at Crane under direction of Maples of Clever.
McHolland, Orville L. 15 Jun 1910 - 1 Apr 2004 SN-L 4 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of James W. & Belle (Porter) McHolland; married 29 Jun 1932 Jessie Lee]
Orville L. McHolland, Crane, departed this life April 1, 2004, at the Ozark
Mountain Regional Health Care Center at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 17 days. He
was the son of James and Belle (Porter) McHolland and was born June 15, 1910, near
Ava. He married Jessie (Lee) on June 29, 1932. He was a farmer, and belonged to the
International Union of Operating Engineers. Orville loved riding horses and was a
member of the Hurley Saddle Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother;
two sisters; one granddaughter; and a son, Larry. Survivors include his wife of 71 years,
Jessie; a son, Glen McHolland and his wife, Barbara, all of Crane; two daughters, Helen
Jean Brown, Springfield, and Barbara Ann Blair and her husband, Bill, Billings; eight
grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one great great-grandson; and a host of nieces,
nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004, at
the Church of God in Hurley, with Pastor Herbert Ward officiating. Burial will be in
Short Cemetery, Hurley. Visitation will be 4 t o5 p.m. today in the Meadors Funeral

Home, Clever. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Greene County
Humane Society, Springfield.
AND
McHolland, Orville L. 15 Jun 1910 - 1 Apr 2004 SN-L 5 Apr 2004
Mr. Orville L. McHolland, 93, Crane, died Thursday in Ozark Mountain Regional
Health Care Center. Services are 11 a.m. today in First Church of God, Hurley, with
burial in Short Cemetery.
McIlroy, Steven D. 24 Apr 1955 - 27 Mar 2003
Steven D. McIlroy, 47, Ozark, died at 12:45 p.m. March 27, 2003, in his home
after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 24, 1955, to O.D. "Tex" and Sybil
McIlroy. McIlroy was a 1973 graduate of Rogersville High School and had been
employed with the Springfield News Leader for eight years, and most recently with
Friendly Ford. He was an avid race car driver and spent time at Ozarks International
Raceway. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" McIlroy; his children, Chandra,
Mandi and Neeley; parents O.D. and Sybil, Springfield; a sister, Peggy Hedgpeth and
husband Lary, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews, Kim Kinley, Kevin, Cheston,
Alicia, Luke, Andrew, Garrett, Seth, Chelsea and Truitt. Services will be held April 3,
2003, in South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Paul Swadley
officiating. Services are under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. April 3 in the church. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Steve McIlroy Family, c/o Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1942 E.
Seminole Street, Springfield, 65804. ©Christian County Headliner 2003
McIlwain, Addie
1912 - July 1953 CCR 30 Jul 1953 p5
Mrs. Addie McIlwain, 41 of Rt. l. Ozark died Tuesday afternoon at Ozark
Osteopathic Hospital, Springfield. She is survived by three daughters, Virginia May,
Flossie Hazel and Fay Elizabeth and a sister, Pansy Fred McIlwain, all of the home.
Funeral arrangements are in charge of Harris of Nixa.
McIntosh, Frank O. 30 Jun 1877 - 9 Dec 1951 CCR 13 Dec 1951
[Note: married Emma]
Frank O. McIntosh of Chadwick, died Sunday evening, Dec. 9 in Skaggs
Memorial hospital in Branson. Mr. McIntosh, who formerly lived in Red Cloud, NE, had
lived near Chadwick for the past 16 years. He is survived by his wife, Emma; a grandson,
Dewane Hanson, of Chadwick, and a sister Miss Myrtle McIntosh of Boulder, CO. The
body will be sent to Red Cloud, for funeral services, by the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark.
McIntyre, Maxine (Hendrix) Hicks 17 Apr 1922 - 23 Sep 2006 SN-L 26 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Marcell & Maude (Brown) Hendrix; married Harold H. "Curley"
Hicks who died 1985; married Robert J. "Bob" McIntyre who died 2005
Maxine Hicks McIntyre, 84, of Springfield, passed away at 4:20 p.m. Saturday,
September 23, 2006, in St. John's RHC. She was born April 17, 1922, in Brookline the
daughter of Marcell and Maude Brown Hendrix. When Maxine was just nine years old,
her father, Sheriff Marcell Hendrix, was killed in the infamous Young Massacre in 1932.

Maxine's mother, Maude, finished Marcell's term after his death and her brother, Glenn,
later served four terms as Greene County Sheriff. She was a graduate of Republic High
School and attended what is now Missouri State University. Maxine was a devoted wife,
mother, grandmother and friend who cherished all of the people in her life and all of life's
experiences. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield for over 60 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and Merle
Hendrix; her first husband, Harold H. "Curley" Hicks in 1985 and her second husband,
Robert J. "Bob" McIntyre in 2005. Maxine is survived by her daughter, Carol Faught of
Springfield; son, Steve Hicks and wife, Sheila, of Nixa; six grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren, Jeff Faught of Halltown; Lori Faught and fianc?, Dave Straub, and
children, Caleb and Hannah Straub; Scott Faught and wife, Nancy, and children, Tyler
and Sara of Highlandville; Holly Hicks of Springfield; Chandler Hicks of Nixa; and
Lance Lathrop of Minneapolis, Minn.; stepdaughter, Mary Zile and husband, Ron, of
Springfield; sister-in-law, Ada Hendrix of Springfield; nieces, Perri Pender and husband,
Doug, and son, Michael of Kansas City, Mo., Gayle Priester and husband, Charles, and
family of Aurora; nephews, Richard Hendrix and wife, Nancy, and children, Glenn and
wife, Cristy, and Scott and wife, Tawyna, of Springfield; Robert Hendrix and wife, Mary,
and children, Carol, Holly and Daniel of Oak Park, Calif.; and her dearest friends of 67
years, Grace Evans of Springfield. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 27,
2006, at 2 p.m. at Eastlawn Cemetery with the Reverend Michael Overton officiating,
under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
tonight in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart
Association, 2446 E. Madrid, Springfield, MO 65804.
McKee, Josephine 15 Aug 1883 - Feb 1976 OH 12 Feb 1976 p4
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Josephine McKee, 92, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in McQueen Chapel, Wheaton, with the Rev. Fred Royer officiating. Burial was in
Macedonia Cemetery in Stella. Mrs. McKee, a former Newton County and Springfield
resident, died at 6:20 p.m. Friday in an Ozark Nursing home where she had been a patient
for about four years. She was a member of the Dry Creek Baptist Church of Willow
Springs. She is survived by a son, Darrell of Pomona; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma
Henderson, Nitaze, Kan., Mrs. Vinnie Garner, Springfield, and Mrs. Elsie Meselle,
Turner, Ore.; 20 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
McKee, Leona May (Moody) 4 Jan 1910 - 5 Oct 1991
OH 17 Oct 1991
Leona May Moody McKee died Oct. 5, 1991 at St. John’s Hospital in Joplin, after
a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Pleze and Ruth Moody and was married
to William McKee of Southwest City. They had two children, William McKee, Jr.,
Cynthia J. Hicks and Elizabeth Blevins. Survivors include two brothers and four sisters,
Wesley Moody, Valapraiso, Ind., James Moody, Crane, Mary Landis, Daly City, Calif.,
Joyce Brumley, Ozark, Wilma Hale, Aurora, and Shirley Navarre, Mauriceville, Texas
and one grandson, Timothy Hicks, Jr., Vinita, Okla.
McKee, Ruby E. (Walker) 3 Feb 1914 - 14 Jan 2002
Ruby E. McKee, 87, Springfield, a retired restaurant owner, died at 2:12 p.m.
Monday, January 14, 2002, in Cox Medical Center North. She was born February 3, 1914

in Christian County to Austin Herchel and Florence Purcell Walker. She was preceded in
death by her parents, Austin and Florence Walker; 3 sisters, Tina M. Brown, Georgia E.
McHaffie, and Beulah Swearengin; 1 brother, Willie Walker; and her husband, Ernest
McKee, whom she married July 29, 1970. Survivors include 1 brother, James Walker of
Fordland; 4 nephews; and 3 nieces. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North, with burial in McHaffie Cemetery, Christian County. Visitation
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
January 16, 2002.
McKellips, Nancy K. (Kramer) Andrews 3 May 1930 - 11 Nov 2005 SN-L 14 Nov
2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Hazel (McKay) Kramer; married ? Andrews; married Vernon
McKellips]
Nancy K. McKellips, 75, Clever, Mo., passed away on Friday, November 11,
2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center, surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on
May 3, 1930, in Elmwood Park, Illinois, to John and Hazel (McKay) Kramer. Nancy
enjoyed being a homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She was accomplished at
needlework and gardening and enjoyed photography. Nancy is survived by her husband,
Vernon, of the home; four children, Linda S. Runions, Robert E. Andrews, Tod W.
Andrews, and Terry A. Andrews; five step-children, Thomas Lee McKellips, Joan
Beishir, Rosemarie Cooper, Vernon Stanley McKellips and Donna McKellips. Also
surviving are 23 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, November 15, 2005, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, with the
Reverend Lloyd Bunton officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Online condolences may be
made at www.hhlohmeyer.com, in addition to the family's website at
www.acsfast.com/blog.
McKey, Anna M. (Behnke) Arndt 21 May 1871 - 31 May 1947 CCR 5 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: married 1891 William C. Arndt 17 Jan 1864 - 4 Dec 1948; married second ?
McKey]
Mrs. Anna McKey, 76, passed away Saturday night in Springfield. She was a
member of Dale Street Methodist church there. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Anna
Arnold and Mrs. Reka Fuhr of Riverside, Calif.; one son, William Arndt of California;
two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction
of Klinger Funeral Home in Springfield. Burial will be made Thursday in Rose Hill
cemetery near Billings.
McKiney, Jerry Thomas 23 Jun 1932 - 19 Dec 2003 SN-L 21 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Walter Issac & Flora (Graves) McKiney; married Ida Mae]
Jerry Thomas McKiney, age 71, of Springfield, Mo., died at 9:31 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 19, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center. Jerry was born on June 23, 1932, in
Springfield, Mo., the son of Walter Issac and Flora Graves McKiney. Jerry graduated
from Strafford High School in 1950 and attended SMSU before joining the U.S. Air
Force in 1950 through 1954. Jerry was a farm implement dealer and for the last 20 years
worked on small motors and lawn mowers. He was also a lung transplant recipient in

1996. He was a member of South Haven Baptist Church and an avid pheasant hunter. He
was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dein Stegner. He is survived by his
wife, Ida Mae McKiney of the home; two daughters, Linda and husband Frank Hammill
of Springfield, and Lori McKiney and Troy Wahlborg of Leawood, Kan.; grandchildren
Grayson McKiney of the home, and Britney and Courtney Horn of Springfield; a sister
and brother-in-law, Berneice and Jack Wolf of Fresno, Calif.; a mother-inlaw, Emily
Mallonee of Springfield, Mo.; a brother-in-law and his wife, Jerry and Kathy Mallonee;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends and cousins. Funeral services will be
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial to
follow in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz, Mo. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 22, in the
funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Mid-America Transplant
Service, 3854 South Ave., Springfield, or the South Haven Baptist Church, 2353 S.
Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807.
McKenzie, Thelma L. 1904 - 23 Jan 1988 OH 28 Jan 1988
[Note: married Fred F. McKenzie 22 May 1900 - 25 Sep 1998]
Thelma L. McKenzie, 83, of Ozark, died at 2:35 p.m. Jan. 23 at St. Johns
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services were held for Mrs. McKenzie
Tuesday at the White Chapel Cemetery. Entombment was in the mausoleum under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Mrs. McKenzie was a member
of the 50-50 class of the University Heights Baptist Church, Springfield. Her survivors
include her husband, Fred, of the home; a daughter, Billie J. White, Ozark; a son, Jack H.
McKenzie, Urbana, Illinois; a sister, Nora Roberts, Cape Fair; seven grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's
choice or to the University Heights Building Fund:
McKinney, Clara Jessie (?) Lewis 24 Jan 1865 - 10 Nov 1951 CCR 15 Nov 1951
[Note: married 1885 James P. Lewis; married R. D. McKinney]
Mrs. Clara Jessie McKinney was born, Jan. 24, 1865, in the state of Wisconsin,
and passed away Nov. 10, 1951 at her home in Sparta. She had been a resident of the
Sparta community for the past 28 years. In 1885 she was united in marriage to James P.
Lewis, who preceded her in death in 1910. Later she was married to R.D. McKinney, a
long time resident of Bruner, who passed away in 1929. She was also preceded in death
by three children. She was converted at the age of twenty-five and was affiliated with the
Methodist church. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors in Springfield. Surviving
are three sons, O.W. Lewis of Ethel, MO, Jack Lewis of Rogersville and L.C. Lewis of
Kilgars, TX.; one daughter Mrs. Wade Layton of the home in Sparta; ten grandchildren
and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the
Sparta Baptist church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in the Sparta
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin funeral home of Ozark.
McKinney, Cora Ann (Bailey) 7 Nov 1939 - 22 Nov 2000 CCH-N 29 Nov 2000
Cora Ann McKinney, age 61, of Ozark, passed away on Wednesday, November
22, 2000 in her home. She was born or November 7, 1939 in Lake Andes, the daughter of
George and Florence (Strehlow) Bailey. She was married to Everett Leroy McKinney and
raised two children in South Dakota. Following the death of her husband, she moved to

Granby, Missouri, and then relocated to Ozark. She was employed by Reckitt & Coleman
Inc. until 1999 when she became ill. Survivors include: a son, David McKinney, of
Elmwood, Nebraska; a daughter, Carol Lynn Snethen, of Springfield; five grandchildren,
Chris McKinney, Janet McKinney, Jennifer Snethen, Kendra Snethen, and Virginia
Standridge; two brothers, Lewis Bailey, and George Bailey; and two sisters, Mary Olson,
and Rose Tomlison. Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 25, 2000 at
Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, the burial service followed at Hopedale Cemetery.
McKinney, Freda L. (?) Parks 9 Apr 1908 - 29 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
Freda McKinney, 79, of Springfield died at 5:10 p.m. January 29 in her home
after a short illness. Services for Mrs. McKinney were held Monday at Greenlawn North
Chapel with the Rev. Michael Creson officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. Her survivors include her husband, M. C. “Mac” McKinney; two sons, G. S.
Parks of Springfield and Bud Parks, Seymour; three daughters, Georgia Church, Ozark,
Retha Gray, Springfield and Joan Wolfinbarger, Republic; three step-sons, Melvin
McKinney, Bakersfield, California, Donald and Johnny McKinney, both of Springfield; a
sister, Jessie Crowder, Springfield; 27 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a
great, great grandchild.
McKinney, Jessica Lynn 22 Mar 1993 - 3 Jun 2004 SN-L 5 Jun 2004
Jessica Lynn McKinney, age 9, of Oldfield, Mo., died at 4:20 p.m. on June 3,
2004, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday in Stumpff Chapel
South, Kimberling City, with burial at 2 p.m. in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, Mo.
McKinney, Luther Wayne 29 Apr 1930 - 9 Feb 1997 CCH-N 12 Feb 1997
[Note: married Alice Shearer]
Wayne McKinney, 66, Bruner, died Sunday, February 9, 1997, in his home,
following a long illness with cancer. Wayne, who worked at the SMSU Mechanical
Department, was a fair and honest man, who loved his family, friends, and church. Even
though he was in much pain, suffering through his cancer, Wayne worked until two
weeks before his death, testifying to the world the importance he attached to the work
ethic. To all who knew him, he will be truly missed. He was a doer, not a talker. Wayne
is survived by his wife, Alice; a son, Michael, U.S. Navy; two daughters, Cindy Hailey,
Ava, and Stephanie Bruckner, DeBeque, Colorado; sons-in-law, David Hailey and Paul
Bruckner; six grandchildren, Gwen, Steven, Alicia, Robin, Abby, and Anna; one sister,
Rhoda and husband, Melvin Scarrow, Colorado; two sisters-in-law, Starla and husband,
Kenny Gann, Shady Grove, and Sharon Patrician, Sacramento, California; mother-in-law,
Helen Shearer; five brothers-in-law, George and wife, Phyllis Scarrow, Colorado, John,
Joe, and Gerry Shearer of Bruner, Bob and wife, Sharon Shearer, Colorado, and many
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 1997 in
Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark. Wayne requested that memorial donations be made
to the Ozark Eastern Gate Baptist Church building fund, in hopes that many more will
come to know the Lord as their Savior as Wayne did. John 3:7 "Ye must be born again".
McKinney, Martha Virginia “Mattie” 1861 - 3 Jun 1955 CCR 9 Jun 1955 p4

Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Virginia “Aunt Mattie” McKinney, 93, who
died June 3 at Christian Rest Home, Ozark, were held Sunday afternoon at the Ozark
Community Baptist Church near Houston, Mo. with Mrs. Sadie Miles of Raymondville
officiating. Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. Her husband, Perry O. McKinney and a son Paul both preceded her in death. She
was a member of the West Side Christian Church in San Francisco, Calif and lived a
devoted Christian life. After the death of her husband, she lived with a sister, Mrs. M. E.
Moran at Deming, N. M. for 17 years, In 1951, after he sister’s death, she made her home
with a niece, Mrs. Belva Lola Collins in San Francisco, Calif. and later moved with her
niece to Chadwick. Survivors besides the niece, Mrs. Collins include two other nieces,
Mrs. A. V. Clark and Mrs. Charles Hutsel, both of Enid, Okla; a nephew, R. C. Baker of
Enid; several other relatives and a host of friends.
McKinney, Ralph T. 1912 - 2 Jun 1970 CCR 4 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: no legible tombstone]
Ralph T. McKinney, 57, of Highlandville, died at 11:24 p.m. Tuesday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. McKinney was a native of Walnut
Grove where he was a member of the First Baptist Church. He moved to Highlandville in
1941, and at the time of his death was manager of Harding Glass in Springfield.
Surviving are his wife, Verbie June; one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Ann Tate, Highlandville;
one brother, Paul, of Norfolk, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Bonnie Holder, Springfield; and two
grandsons, Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with
the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating, assisted by the Rev. Gary Robinett. Burial will be
in Highlandville Cemetery.
McKinney, Theresa P. (Fuzzell) 1927 - 11 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Billy McKinney]
Theresa P. McKinney, 61, of Springfield, died at 3 p.m. Sunday at Cox Medical
Center North after a six-month illness. Memorial services for Mrs. McKinney were held
Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel, with Father Alexander officiating. Burial was in
Resurrection Cemetery. Born in Springfield, Mrs. McKinney had been a resident of
Springfield for most of her life. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and
was a certified med-aide technician for Century Pines Residential Center in Ozark. Her
survivors include her husband, Billy; a daughter, Beverly Barlang, Fair Grove; a brother,
Frank Fuzzell; two sisters, Hazel Trago, Springfield, and Agnes Wood, Inman, Kansas;
and five grandchildren.
McKinney, Wayne Lee 23 May 1983 - 17 Jun 2003
CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
Wayne Lee McKinney, La Russell, died June 17, 2003, in his home. He was born
May 23, 1983, in Joplin, the son of Gay Duane and Sherry Kay (Garrison) McKinney.
Survivors include his parents; sister Jessica Adams and husband Josh; a niece, Hailey
Adams; his grandparents, Melvin and Mary Hull, all of La Russell; and many aunts,
uncles and cousins from the Jasper county area. Preceding him in death were his
grandparents, Omma and John Garrison; a grandfather, Wayne McKinney; a grandfather,
Arthur Hull; two aunts, Dorothy and Betty Garrison; and an uncle, Charles Garrison. A

graveside service was held at 10 a.m. June 20 in Bruner Cemetery with Gary Jennings
officiating. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
McKnabb, Claude 1888 - 20 Jul 1961 CCR 27 Jul 1961 p5
Rosary services for Claude McKnabb, 73, of Ozark, who died Thursday at St.
John’s Hospital were at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Funeral mass
was at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father Allen
officiating. The body was sent to Chicago for burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Mr.
McKnabb was a retired Pennsylvania Railroad conductor. Survivors are his wife, Ida; two
sisters, Mrs. Lucille Jenkins of Kansas City and Mrs. Neva Hurd of Chicago; four
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
McKnabb, Margaret H. (McNulty) 19 Nov 1910 – 27 Sep 1995 CCH-N 4 Oct 1995
Margaret H. McKnabb, age 84, of Ozark, died Wednesday, September 27, 1995,
in her home. She was born November 19, 1910, in Chicago, Illinois, and was the
daughter of William and Madeline McNulty. Her husband, Claude McKnabb, preceded
her in death. Mrs. McKnabb was a member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church.
Survivors include: three sons, Bill McKnabb and Larry McKnabb, both of Ozark, and
Robert McKnabb, Chicago; a daughter, Eileen Brault, Chicago; eleven grandchildren;
twenty-one great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was
Saturday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father John Brath
officiating. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chicago, Illinois.
McKnabb, Steven Daniel 8 Jun 1982 - 22 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
Steven Daniel McKnabb, age 16, of Ozark, died Monday, June 22, 1998, from
injuries sustained in an accident. He was born June 8, 1982, in Tampa, Fla.; and was the
son of Bill McKnabb, Jr. and Judy (Kendrick) McKnabb. He had completed his freshman
year at Ozark High School where he was a member of the football team, and JROTC. He
was a member of St. James Episcopal Church. Survivors include: his parents, Bill, Jr.,
and Judy McKnabb; two sisters, Melissa McKnabb, Springfield; and Heather McKnabb,
of the home; a nephew, Nathaniel Wilson; grandparents, Betty and Gordon Gloyd,
Rogersville; Bill McKnabb, Sr., Ozark; and Jackie Kendrick, Plant City, Fla.; aunts and
uncles, Tim and Kim McKnabb, Shari and Dave Stagner, and Gloria Alderman; greataunts and uncles; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by
grandparents, Dan and Theodosia Kendrick. A funeral service was Friday, June 26, 1998,
in St. James Episcopal Church, Springfield, with Father Ross Stuckey officiating. Burial
was in McCoy Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial donations may be made to the Steven McKnabb Memorial Fund through Ozark
Bank.
McKnabb, William "Bill", Sr.
18 Nov 1934 - 3 Apr 2004 CCH-N 07 Apr 2004
& SN-L 6 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Claude & Margaret (McNulty) McKnabb]
William "Bill" McKnabb Sr., 69, Ozark, died at his home on Saturday, April 3,
2004. He was born Nov. 18, 1934 in Chicago, Ill., the son of Claude and Margaret

(McNulty) McKnabb. He moved to Ozark in 1945 with his mother, sister and two
brothers following the death of his father. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1954
and lived in Ozark until his death. He retired from the Ozark Schools in 1999 after 27
years of service as the supervisor of the bus garage. McNabb also retired from the Ozark
Volunteer Fire Department where he served 41 years with 38 years as chief. He also
served 22 years as a commissioned Christian County Deputy Sheriff under Buff Lamb.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry; and a grandson, Steven.
Survivors include a sister, Eileen Brault, Ozark; a brother, Bob and wife Fran, The
villages, Fla.; two sons, Bill Jr. and wife Judy, Ozark, and Tim and wife Kim, Ozark; a
daughter, Sharon Stagner and husband Dave, Sparta; three granddaughters, Brandi
McKnabb, Melissa McKnabb and Heather McKnabb, all of Ozark; a grandson, Ian
McKnabb, Ozark; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial
service was at 10 a.m. April 7 in First Baptist Church, Ozark. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. April 6 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be made to the Missouri Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Fund, in care
of the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
McLean, Alvia Otis 8 Jun 1889 - 4 Sep 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of John & Susan (Collins) McLean; married Ethel P. Buxton Mar 1889 - 21
Jun 1963]
NIXA - Otis McLean, 86, Nixa, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. He was a retired farmer, a lifelong resident of Christian County and
a member of the Northside Church of Christ, Ozark. Survivors include two sons, Harold
of Nixa and Dr. Eugene McLean, Columbus, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Alice Richmond,
Nixa; and nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark was in charge
of arrangements.
AND
McLean, Alvia Otis 8 Jun 1889 - 4 Sep 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
The family of Otis McLean wish to extend their sincere thanks to all friends and
neighbors who sent flowers, food and their sympathy during the recent passing of their
loved one.
McLean, Carl W. 1913 -8 Jul 1963 CCR 11 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Edgar F. & Ola B. (Brown) McLean; married Mary Orr]
Carl W. McLean, 50, of Kansas City, was dead on arrival Sunday morning at
Trinity Lutheran Hospital in Kansas City after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr.
McLean, a native of Christian County, was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church and
a veteran of World War II. He had lived in Kansas City for the past 17 years and was a
supervisor in the processing department of the Internal Revenue Service. He is survived
by his wife, Mary; a sister, Mrs. Irene Page, of Ozark; two nephews and one niece.
Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery.
McLean, Edgar F.

10 Sep 1880 - 20 Aug 1957 CCR 22 Aug 1957 p1

Funeral services for Edgar F. McLean, 76, a retired farmer and long-time
merchant in the Selmore community, who died Tuesday morning at his home in Ozark
were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in the Selmore Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Baker
officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. McLean was a member and deacon
of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Carl McLean of Kansas City, a
daughter, Mrs. Irene Page, with whom he made his home at Ozark; a brother, Otis
McLean of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Lair of Ontario, Calif; three grandchildren and six
great grandchildren.
McLean, Ethel P. (Buxton) Mar 1889 - 21 Jun 1963 CCR 27 Jun 1963
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Alice O. (Bates) Buxton; married Alvia Otis McLean]
[Note: was on committee petitioning to begin a Christian County Library district in April
1949 and served on the Library board 1949 - her death]
Mrs. Ethel McLean, 74, of Rt. 1, Nixa, a lifelong resident of Christian County,
died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John's Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. She
was a member of the Northside Church of Christ at Ozark, had been secretary of the
Christian County Library Board since its organization, had taught in rural schools for a
number of years, and was the past president of the Nixa and Christian County PTA. She
was active in the WPFA and the Nixa Garden Club. Survivors include her husband, Otis
of the home; two sons, Harold, Nixa, and Dr. Eugene McLean, Columbus, Ohio; a
daughter, Mrs. Alice Richmond, Nixa; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Grant Buxton, Route 3, Springfield, and Frank, El Reno, Okla.; and a half
brother, Norman Buxton, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel with Kenneth Van Duesen officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under
direction of Harris.
McLean, Harold Ralph 13 Sep 1912 – 22 Jul 1992 NN-E 5 Aug 1992
[Note: Son of Eugene Otis & Ethel P. (Buxton) McLean; married 11 Jun 1932 Lena Opal
Landers 14 Dec. 1913 – 15 May 1995]
Harold Ralph McLean, 79, Nixa, died Wednesday, July 22, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born Sept. 13, 1912, in the McLean Farm home, five
miles west of Ozark, the son of Otis and Ethel P. Buxton McLean. He was a lifelong
resident of Nixa, and graduated from Nixa Consolidated High School in May 1931. On
June 11, 1932, he was married to Lena Opal Landers in Ava. He became a member of
Nixa Church of Christ in 1927. He remained on the farm until 1945, when he opened the
first of several businesses in Nixa. He remained an active Nixa merchant until his
retirement. Survivors include three daughters, Harolene Walters and her husband, Ron,
Mission Viejo, Calif., Marcelene Middleton and her husband, Ron, Nixa, and Francene
Capages, Edmond, Okla.; five grandchildren, Christopher Capages, Corbin Capages,
Michelene Middleton, Rachelene Middleton, and McLean Middleton; a sister, Alice
Richmond, Nixa; a close friend, Dona Smith, Nixa; and a host of nieces, nephews and
friends. Services were held Saturday, July 25, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with Stan
Elmore officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
McLean, Joe Donald 21 Jun 1919 - 22 Jun 1990 OH 28 Jun 1990

[Note: Son of Joe & Bessie McLean; married 3 Dec 1941 Joan Lucas]
Joe Donald McLean, Hemet, Calif., died Friday, June 22, 1990 after a long
illness. Formerly of Nixa, he had been a resident of Ontario, Whittier and Hemet, Calif.,
since 1937. He was born on June 21, 1919 to Joe and Bessie McLean in Ozark. On Dec.
3, 1941, he was married to Joan Lucas, Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Joan; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Charles Julian, Calif., and Elizabeth and Tom
Sanders, state of Washington; four grandchildren, Dr. Donald Julian, Kristie Julian and
Michele and Michael Sanders; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Ann McLean, Hemet;
and one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and Pat Shaffer, Pasa Robles, Calif.; one
nephew; and three nieces. Services were in Hemet Sunday with burial in Row Hill in
Whittier. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
McLean, Lena Opal (Landers) 14 Dec. 1913 – 15 May 1995 CCH-N 24 May 1995
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Martha Jane (Adams) Landers; married 11 Jun 1932
Harold Ralph McLean 13 Sep 1912 – 22 Jul 1992]
Lena Opal McLean, 81, Nixa, died at 3:53 a.m., Monday, May 15, 1995 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, from pneumonia. She was born Dec. 14,
1913, in Highlandville, the daughter of Martha and Frank Landers. On June 11, 1932, she
was married to Harold Ralph McLean. She and her husband were former owners of Nixa
Locker Plant and Grocery an of McLean’s Super Market. She was a former bus driver
with the Nixa R-2 School District and Allied Busses of Nixa. She was a member of the
Jamesville Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Harolene Walters and
her husband, Ron, Mission Viejo, Calif., Marcelene Middleton and her husband, Ron,
Nixa, and Francene Capages, Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Christopher Capages,
Corbin Capages, Michelene Middleton, Rachelene Middleton and McLean Middleton;
two sisters, Geraldean Patterson and Verence White, both of Nixa; a good friend and
caregiver, Wilma Agee; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services were
Thursday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with Stan Elmore officiating.
Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery, south of Nixa.
McLean, Ola Belle (Brown) 27 Sep 1879 - 6 Jan 1951 CCR 11 Jan 1951
[Note: Daughter of Robert S. & Mary Alice Brown; married 5 Oct 1902 Edgar F.
McLean]
Mrs. Ola Belle McLean, daughter of the late Robert S. and Mary Alice Brown,
was born on September 27, 1879, near Springfield, Missouri, and passed away on
January 6, 1951, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Irene Page in Ozark. She was the
eldest in a family of twelve children. She united in marriage on October 5, 1902, to Edgar
F. McLean and to this union two children were born. In 1916 she united with the Selmore
Baptist church and was an active member there until four years ago when she suffered a
stroke of paralysis which left her semi-invalid and confined to her home. Surviving are
her husband, Edgar; the daughter, Mrs. Page of Ozark; one son, Carl McLean of Kansas
City; three grandchildren, Gerald Page of Weaubleau, Mo., James Page of Ontario, Calif.,
and Miss Ilene Page of Ozark; two great-granddaughters, Linda and Betty Page of
Weaubleau; six sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hannah, Mrs. Alice Farrar, both of Ontario, Mrs.
Maude Wheeler and Mrs. Kate Blevins, both of Ozark, Mrs. Bessie Donaldson and Mrs.
Jossie Hannah, of Nixa; two brothers, Ben F. Brown of Phoenix, Ariz., and Joe A Brown

of Springfield, Mo. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Selmore
Baptist church by Rev. Robert Baker with burial in the Selmore cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
McLeod, Betty Jean (Farmer) 29 Oct 1923 - 27 Sep 2003 SN-L 30 Sep 2003 & SN-L
2 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of James Anderson & Amy Caroline Farmer; married Wayne McLeod]
Betty Jean Farmer McLeod, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend
suddenly passed away September 27, 2003. Betty devoted her life to raising her children
and loving her grandchildren. Betty was born October 29, 1923, to James Anderson and
Amy Caroline Farmer in Jerico Springs, Mo. Betty was preceded in death by her
husband, Wayne McLeod; parents; and three brothers, Raymond, Denzil and Jackie
Farmer, special friend to William L. Stonecipher. Betty is survived by her children,
JoAnn Stoll, of Utah, John McLeod, of Ozark, Mo., Gregory McLeod and wife, Patricia,
of Rio Linda, Calif., and Roetta Green, of Edmond, Okla.; grandchildren, Kevin, Brian
and Amanda McLeod, of Springfield, Mo., Geoffrie Greene, of Edmond, Okla., Nick and
Justin McLeod, of Rio Linda, Calif.; and four great-grandchildren of Springfield and
Branson, Mo. Betty is also survived by three sisters, Monda Rose Brodie, Roma Mae
Oldham, Burnette Price and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating
Betty's life was held Tuesday in Edmond Free Methodist Church with Pastor Bob
Rannells officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be
made to the charity of choice. Arrangements under the direction of Baggerley Funeral
Home in Edmond, Okla.
McLin, William R. 1891 - 14 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989
[Note: married Letha Wallace]
William R. McLin, 97, of Springfield, died at 10:30 p.m. May 14 at Cox Medical
Center South. Services for Mr. McLin were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 17 in the
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. O.V, Dodson officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mr. McLin was born in Cave Springs, and was a lifetime resident of Greene
County. He was the oldest member and deacon of Grant Avenue Baptist Church, He had
served as a telegrapher and station agent for the Frisco Railroad for 59 years. Mr. McLin
was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Wallace McLin, by a daughter, Marjorie
Kathleen, and by two sons, Richard and Frank. Surviving are two daughters, Juanita
Rimmer, Springfield, and Jeanne Clark, Nixa; a son, Robert McLin, Hawaii; 17
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
McMahan, Emma (Cook) Mar 1889 - Dec 1973 OH 27 Dec 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of William & Nancy Jane (McCoy) Cook; married ? McMahan; no
legible tombstone in Ozark Cemetery]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Cook McMahan, 84, of 626 Mt. Vernon, were at
2 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. McMahan died at 2:05 a.m. Sunday at Cox Medical
Center in Springfield following a long illness. She had been a resident of Ozark and
Springfield most of her life and was a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark. She

is survived by one sister, Mrs. Etta Wasson, Springfield and one brother, Homer Cook of
Ozark
McMahon, Fred R. 29 Jun 1933 - 27 Oct 1972 CCR 2 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Viola (?) McMahon; married Ann]
Funeral services for Fred R. McMahon, 39, Clever were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in the Frazier
Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. McMahon died Friday in Cox
Medical Center Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include his wife. Ann; two
daughters. Mrs. Linda Dowd, Clever, and Miss Cathy McMahon of the home; two sons,
Donald McMahon and Gary McMahon, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Viola
Jarmon, Sierra Vista, Ariz; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Wheaton, Erie, Pa. and Miss Dianna
McMahon, Sierra Vista, Ariz; and one grandchild.
AND
McMahon, Fred R. 29 Jun 1933 - 27 Oct 1972
Funeral services for Fred R. McMahon, 39, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will be in the
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. McMahon died Friday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Ann;
two daughters, Mrs. Linda Dowd, Clever, and Miss Cathy McMahon, of the home; two
sons, Donald and Gary, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Viola Jarmon, Sierra Vista,
Ariz.; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Wheaton, Erie, Pa., and Miss Dianna McMahon, Sierra
Vista, Ariz.; and one grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 27, 1972 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Christian County Republican Thursday 2 Nov 1972 p 8
McMaster, Annabelle (Kerr) 6 Sep 1908 - 22 Aug 2001 CCH-N 5 Sep 2001
Annabelle Kerr McMaster, age 92, of Forsyth, passed away Wed., Aug. 22 in
Forsyth Care Center. She was born Sept. 6, in Hugo Colo., the daughter of Dr. and Mrs.
H. L. Kerr of Crane. She was preceded in death by: Her husband, Taylor R. McMaster; a
sister, Mary Abbott; a brother, Jack Kerr, and her mother and father. Mrs. McMaster was
a graduate of Crane High School and Drury College. She was a member of the Forsyth
Community Presbyterian Church, Chapel JR of P E. O., and Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She
was also a member of Drury College Women's Auxiliary, and College of the Ozarks, and
later along with her husband operated Hotel Rockaway. Survivors include: A niece,
Susan Abbott Gratton; and a host of other relatives and good friends. A memorial service
will be 1:30 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 6, 2001 in Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church, with
Rev. Barry Williams officiating. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield
Services and cremation are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of
flowers memorial contributions may be made to Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church
or Chapter JR of P.E.O. Scholarship Fund.
McMasters, Harry M. 21 Jan 1926 - 2 Nov 1972 CCR 9 Nov 1972 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Elizabeth McMasters; married Joanne]

Funeral services for Harry M. McMasters, 46, of Nixa, were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was at 11 a.m.
Monday in Springfield National Cemetery with military rites conducted at graveside. Mr.
McMasters was found dead in his motel room in Springfield about 8 a.m. Thursday, the
victim of an apparently self-afflicted gunshot wound. He was a veteran of 22 1/2
years in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Nixa American Legion Post 434. He
and his family moved to Nixa in 1966, following his retirement from the Air Force.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne; four daughters, Jessica, Janice, Janine and Jayme, all
of the home; a son, Jason, of the home; his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McMasters of Edina;
two brothers, Richard McMasters of Edina and John McMasters of Quincy, Ill.; two
sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Morgret of Edina and Mrs. Marilyn Walker of Quincy, Ill.
AND
McMasters, Harry M. 21 Jan 1926 - 2 Nov 1972 OH 9 Nov 1972 p8
NIXA - Funeral services for Harry M. McMasters, 46, of Nixa, were at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was at 11
a.m. Monday in Springfield National Cemetery with military rites conducted at graveside.
Mr. McMasters was found dead in his motel room in Springfield about 8 a.m. Thursday,
the victim of an apparently self-afflicted gunshot wound. A son, Jason, of the home was
erroneously omitted from survivors in a previous report.
McMichael, Edith L. 4 Jul 1879 - 17 Oct 1963
CCR 24 Oct 1963
Miss Edith L. McMichael, 84, of Spokane, died Thursday afternoon at the state
hospital at Nevada after a long illness. Survivors include one brother, Ralph, of Walnut
Shade; a sister, Mrs. Lucy Lee Dippert,. Des Moines, Iowa, and several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Eisenhour Church with the
Rev. Thomas Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of
Harris.
McMillan, Sidney Monroe 25 Feb 1892 - 26 Dec 1957
CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5
[Note: Surname spelling on tombstone - McMillian different from obit - McMillan]
Funeral services for Sidney Monroe McMillan, 65 of Billings, who died
December 26 in a Springfield hospital, were held December 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Billings Methodist Church, with Rev. Harold Bassett officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a member of the
Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Nina Wampler of
Billings, with whom he had lived the past six months, and Mrs. Hubert Jones of
Wilmington, Calif,; three sons, Woodrow W. McMillan of Springfield, Sidney M.
McMillan, Jr. of Billings and William F. McMillan of Houston, Texas; 15 grandchildren;
two brothers, J. J. McMillan of Edinburg, Texas and W. F. McMillan of Miami, Ariz.,
three sisters, Mrs. Annie Cleveland of Edinburg, Mrs. Dove Carter of Delano, Calif and
Mrs. P. R. Wommack of Springfield.
McMillan, Sidney Monroe, Jr. 1923 - 24 Sep 1974 OH 3 Oct 1974 p2
[Note: Son of ? & Ida (?) McMillan; married Jean]
BILLINGS - Sidney M. McMillan, 51, Billings, died at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield following a brief illness. He is survived by his wife, Jean;

three sons, Charles of Doraville, Ga., James of Billings and William of Pennsacola, Fla. his mother, Mrs. Ida McMillan of Carson, Calif.; two brothers, Woodrow of Springfield
and William of Houston, Tex.; and two sisters, Mrs. John Wampler, Mesa, Ariz. and Mrs.
Hubert Jones, Carson, Calif. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Cantrell of
Billings.
McMillan, William Joseph 28 Sep 1966 - 8 Nov 1966
William Joseph McMillan, 5-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McMillan,
Billings, died Tuesday night at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. In addition to the
parents, survivors include the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney McMillan,
Billings; paternal great-grandfather, Carrol Stehling, Milwaukee, Wis.; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Simms, Billings; maternal great-grandparents, Mrs.
Gladys Simms, of Ozark, and Roy Simms, of Springfield; and a paternal greatgrandmother, Mrs. Mamie Gaddy, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in
the Cantrell Chapel at Billings with the Rev. Tom Daniels officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Chapel Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of November 8, 1966 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
McMillion, Gerald Lee 1 Apr 1939 -13 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
[Note Son of Lester & Margaret McMillion]
Gerald Lee McMillion, 52, Springfield, died Sept. 13 in his home. He was born
April l , 1939 in High Rock, Pa., to Lester and Margaret McMillion. He was employed at
City Utilities at the time of his death. Survivors include his daughter, Vicky Goodwin,
Ozark; three sons, Tim McMillion, Kimberling City, Terry McMillion, Reeds Spring, and
Mike McMillion, Airville, Pa.;, three grandchildren; and two sisters, Betty Ewell,
Airville, Pa., and Janet Gooden, Lafayette, Ind. Services were held Sept. 16 in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Tom McClain officiating. Burial was in Old King
Cemetery, south of Ozark.
McMullin, John Sanford 12 May 1922 - 30 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of James F. & Laura E. (Parten) McMullin; married Marie]
John Sanford McMullin, 67, of Springfield, died at 8:29 p.m. July 30 at St. John's
Regional Health Center following an apparent heart attack. Graveside services for Mr.
McMullin were held at 3 p.m. Aug. 2 in the Maple Park Cemetery with the Rev. Leon
Riddle officiating. Burial was under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Graveside Masonic services were conducted by Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No.
422. A builder and contractor, Mr. McMullin was most recently the bank builder for
Great Southern. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County, and was a member of Gate
of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422, St. John's Commandry No. 20, Zabud No. 25,
and Vincil Chapter No. 110. He was the past Master of Gate of the Temple Masonic
Lodge No. 422, and was also the past District Deputy Grand Master of the 45th Masonic
District and a member of the Masonic Camp Association. He is survived by his wife,
Marie; two daughters, Pam McKnight, and her husband, Bob, Springfield, and Sandra

Agostini and her husband, Ronnie, Nixa; a brother, Stanley, Rogersville; and three
grandchildren, Karli, Kim and Kristi McKnight.
McMullin, Mabel Catherine (Alford) 10 May 1916 - 11 Oct 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p9
[Note: married Stanley McMullin]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Mabel Catherine McMullin, 61, Route 2, Rogersville,
died at 6 a.m. Tues., in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. A native of
Greene County, Mrs. McMullin was former employe of C. R. Anthony Clothing Stores
and was last employed with General Electric, both in Springfield. She was a member of
Mentor Baptist Church, south of Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Stanley; a
daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Porter, 1454 East Berkeley; a son, Richard of Salina, Kan.; a
sister, Mrs. Reba Bayloff, Phoenix, Ariz; three brothers, Earl and Kenneth Alford, both of
Springfield and Cecil Alford, Rogersville and five grandchildren. Greenlawn Battlefield
South will announce arrangements.
McMullin, Stanley E. 9 Oct 1916 - 21 Aug 1989 OH 24 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of James F. & Laura E. (Parten) McMullin; married Gladys Marie]
Stanley E. McMullin, 72, of Rogersville, died Aug. 21, in his home: Services
were Aug. 23 at Mentor Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. McMullin was born on October 9, 1916 to
James F. and Laura E. (Parten) McMullin. He was preceded in death by one brother, John
S. McMullin. Mr, McMullin was a life-long member of the Mentor community, Farmer
and Stockman in Greene County, and member of the Mentor Baptist Church. He survived
by his wife Gladys Marie; one daughter, Phyllis Ann .Marie; Dallas, Texas; one son,
Porter, Douglas and wife Wanda, Ozark; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren; one stepson, Gary Eisenhower and wife Kay, Marblehead, MA, and three
step-granddaughters.
McMurry, Amy Marie (Page) 6 Jan 1922 - 27 May 2006 SN-L 28 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Ollie M. Page; married 20 Jan 1939 Raymond McMurry]
Amy Marie McMurry, age 84, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006.
She was born January 6, 1922, in Webster County, the daughter of John R. and Ollie M.
Page. On January 20, 1939, she was united in marriage to Raymond McMurry. Mrs.
McMurry was a homemaker and a member of Sparta First Baptist Church. She was saved
at a young age and lived her life for the Lord and her family. She taught Sunday School
and worked in Vacation Bible School, and WMU. She was a wonderful cook for family
and friends, and enjoyed quilting. Survivors include her husband, Raymond; three
children, Doris Ettinger and husband, Warren, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Larry McMurry
and wife, Linda, Paragould, Arkansas, and Gary McMurry and wife, Trish, Sparta; six
grandchildren, Mark Ettinger and wife, Sherrie, Bartlesville, Patricia Ettinger,
Bartlesville, Laura Hancock and husband, Joe, Plano, Texas, Lane McMurry and wife,
Courtney, Springfield, Garrett McMurry and wife, Crystal, Sparta, and Jami McMurry,
Norfolk, Virginia; ten great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was
preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter, Sharon Kay Ettinger; two brothers,
John and Harry Page; and four sisters, Lola Kelly, Ruth Palmer, Eula Humble and
Annabelle Deadmond. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, in Sparta
First Baptist Church, with Rev. Bobby Stout and Rev. Bally Johnson officiating. Burial

will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Sparta First Baptist
Church Building Fund.
McMurry, Irene Phyllis (Bookout) 2 Aug 1925 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 10 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Henry C. & Rena (Denney) Bookout; married Hersel D. McMurry]
Irene Phyllis (Bookout) McMurry, 80, Blue Springs, Mo., passed away Monday,
May 8, 2006, at Research Medical Center. Irene was born August 2, 1925, in Fordland,
Mo., and had lived most of her life in the Kansas City area. She was a member of Calvary
Baptist Church and had worked as an Executive Secretary at Parmelee Industries. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Henry C. and Rena Denney Bookout; and her
husband, Hersel D. McMurry. She is survived by two children and their spouses, Andrew
J. and Andrea McMurry, Kansas City, Mo., and Malinda A. and Lyn Gamelson,
Temecula, Calif.; brother, Darrell Bookout, Springfield, Mo.; three sisters, Izola Nobel,
Seneca Falls, N.Y., Ruth Hemmer, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Vivian Chauvin, Mission, Kan.;
five grandchildren, Kristin Aguirre, Jamie and Stephen McMurry, Emily and Erik
Gamelson; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at the
Park Lawn Chapel, Kansas City, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may
call 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Chapel. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given to her
church, Calvary Baptist Church, or to the American Cancer Society. Phyllis' quiet spirit
enriched all our lives and she will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
McMurry, Pearl (Dalton) 15 Nov 1900 - 3 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of James K. & Margaret (Brown) Dalton; married 4 May 1924 Arthur
McMurry 5 Feb 1888 - May 1972]
Pearl McMurry, 87, of Fordland, died Dec. 3 in the home of a daughter, after a
long illness. Services for Mrs. McMurry were held Sunday at the Union Chapel Baptist
Church, with the Rev. Darryl Alford officiating. Burial was in the Union Chapel
Cemetery. Mrs. McMurry was born Nov. 15, 1900, in Douglas County to James K. and
Margaret (Brown) Dalton. She was married to Arthur McMurry May 4, 1924. She was a
member of the Union Chapel Baptist Church, located south of Fordland. Mrs. McMurry's
survivors include two daughters, Nadenna Denney, Fordland, and Maxine Boehm,
independence; two stepdaughters, Marie Riddle, Fordland, and Deloris Swearengin,
Bruner; a stepson, Raymond McMurry, Sparta; a brother, Mack Dalton, Ozark; three
sisters, Lillie Quimby, Ozark, Ruby Swearengin; Fordland, and Bessie Swearengin,
Springfield; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice.
McNabb, Brian Douglas 21 Jun 1974 - 15 May 2004 CCH-N 26 May 2004 &
SN-L 18 May 2004
[Note: Son of Ricky & Linda (Hardison) McNabb]
Brian Douglas McNabb, a 29-year resident of Ozark, died in his home on
Saturday, May 15, 2004. He was born June 21, 1974, the son of Ricky and Linda
(Hardison) McKnabb. His father preceded him in death. He graduated from Buffalo High
School in 1972. Brian was funny, outgoing, and loved sports. Survivors include his
mother, Linda Apperson, Ozark; his brother, Damon McKnabb; grandparents, Orville and

Juanita Hardison, Walnut Grove, and Louise McKnabb, Marshfield, aunts, uncles and
cousins. A memorial service was at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
McNaney, Alma Lorene (?) Tinkler 1922 - 31 May 2006 SN-L 1 Jun 2006
[Note: married ? Tinkler; married 19 May 1985 George Owen McNaney 19 Dec 1922 - 1
Feb 2002]
Alma Lorene McNaney, age 83, of Nixa, passed away on Wednesday. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday. Burial will be at a later date in Augusta, Kansas.
McNaney, George Owen 19 Dec 1922 - 1 Feb 2002 CCH-N 13 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Ted & Zeta (Brenchley) McNaney; married 19 May 1985 Alma Lorene
Tinkler 1922 - 31 May 2006 ]
George Owen McNaney, 79, Nixa, passed on to meet his Lord and Savior, Feb. 1,
2002, after an extended illness. He was born to Ted and Zeta (Brenchley) McNaney on
Dec. 19, 1922, in Elmira, N.Y He attended Waverly High School, graduating in 1941 and
served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After the war, he returned
to Waverly, N.Y. and worked as a projectionist at the Capital Theater until he became an
electrician. He was a 50-year member of the IBEW Local 139 of Elmira and served as
mayor of Waverly, from 1960 to 1966. He was also a member of the American Legion,
the Sons of Italy, the Elks, the Moose, the Masonic Temple, an Eagle Scout, Scout
Master of Troop 11 and an elder of the Waverly Presbyterian Church. He moved to
Dixon, Mo. in 1972 and married Alma Tinkler on May 19, 1985. He was saved and
baptized into the Hancock Christian Church in 1990. He and Alma moved to the Ozark
area in 1997, and he became a member of the Countryside Christian Church of Nixa. He
was preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law, Alfred Mack; a daughter-in-law,
Lee McNaney and a nephew, Lewis Mack, Sr. Survivors include his wife, Alma; a son,
Dennis O. McNaney, San Diego, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Jim Rosh,
Sayre, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Janice Thompson, Nixa; grandchildren and their spouses,
Amanda (Rosh) Kraus, Pamela Thompson, Lori Thompson, Sheila and Joe Tollen, Jamie
Rosh, Jeff Thompson, Wayne and Cheryl Thompson, Bruce and Charlet Thompson and
Randy Thompson; 12 great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Genevera Mack, Waverly, N.Y;
nieces and nephews, Pam Tittle, Debbie Sandroni, Lori Mack. Steve Mack and Gary
Mack all of the Waverly area. A funeral service was held Feb. 5, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Don Vernon officiating. Burial with military honors followed in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
McNeal, Helen Elizabeth (Mabbott) 12 Dec 1918 - 22 Jul 2004 CCH-N 4 Aug 2004
Helen Elizabeth McNeal, 85, formerly of Topeka, died Thursday, July 22, 2004 in
Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Missouri. She was born December 12, 1918 in
Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Rowland) Mabbott. Mrs. McNeal
had been a resident of Topeka for over 50 years before moving to Ozark a year ago. She
was a graduate of Simmons College in Boston, Mass. After graduation she was a
children's librarian in Brooklyn, N.Y. and in Providence, R.I. In 1943 she married John
D. McNeal and moved to Kansas. For over twenty years she was a devoted housewife

and mother. She then worked for the State of Kansas in the Employment Security
Division. After retirement, McNeal served as a volunteer for the Topeka Library System
donating many hours each year to their annual book sale. She was a member of Central
Congregational Church, Nautilus Club and Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She resided at
Brewster Place before her move to Ozark. Her husband, John D. McNeal, preceded her in
death as well as a sister, Anne Mabbott, and her parents. She is survived by: two sons and
their wives, Dr. Richard and Lynn McNeal, San Diego, Calif., and Dr. Douglas and
Susan McNeal, Springfield, Mo., as well as five grandchildren: Shelley, Kasey, Kelly,
Kevin, and Jill. Memorial services were held Friday, July 30, in Central Congregational
Church, Topeka, Kansas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
McNeill, Lyle J. 15 Sep 1921 - 16 Dec 2005 SN-L 20 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Rama B. & Bessie P. (Hamlin) McNeill; married 28 Jun 1941 Betty Rose
Taylor 26 Jun 1924 - 29 Mar 2004]
Lyle J. McNeill, 84, Billings, passed away Friday, December 16, 2005, at St.
John's Hospital. He was born September 15, 1921, in Stone County, Missouri, the son of
Rama B. and Bessie P. (Hamlin) McNeill. He was married to Betty Rose Taylor on June
28, 1941, in Ozark, Missouri. They made their home in the Billings area for the last 30
years. Lyle was in the 94th Infantry Division U.S. Army in World War II, where he
received a Purple Heart, while serving in France and Germany. After the military, he
graduated from S.M.S. then taught elementary school at Pleasant View for five years and
Bissett for 24 years. After retiring from education, he stayed active as a farmer at their
Billings' home. Lyle's wife; parents; a brother, Gerald D. McNeill; and a granddaughter,
Catherine M. Rund, preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister, Betty Jean
Wilks, Rogers, Arkansas; his children, J.R. McNeill, Reeds Spring, Mo., Neal McNeill,
Indian, Alaska, Richard McNeill, St. Paul Park, Minnesota, Donald McNeill, Springfield,
Mo., and Jeanne McNeill, Pittsburg, Mo.; seven grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Memorial services will be held at 10
a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will
follow in McNeill Chapel Cemetery, northwest of Marionville, with Military Honors by
the Veteran's Memorial Team. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time, in the
funeral home.
McNurlen, Dorothy Ann “Dot” (Bruton) 17 Jan 1954 – 23 Dec 1999 CCH-N 12 Jan
2000
Dorothy Ann "Dot" McNurlen 44 of Bonneau South Carolina formally of
Rogersville passed away Thursday December 23, 1999 at 8:05 a.m. in Roper Berkeley
Day Hospital in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. Dorothy was born on January 17, 1954
in Springfield to Robert Stark and Shirley Bruton. Dorothy was of the Seventh Day
Adventist Faith and was married to David E. McNurlen who survives of the home. Also
surviving is her mother Shirley Bruton Ferguson Welch of Rogersville. Two sons, Peter
Smith of Kansas City Mo. and Greg Smith of Springfield. Four brothers, Albert
Ferguson, Archie Ferguson and Rodney Ferguson all of Springfield, and Frank Ferguson
of Greenfield, one sister, Nancy Carter of Greenfield and one granddaughter, Alexandra
Smith of Springfield. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and several

brothers and sisters-in-law. Services were held on Thursday December 30, 1999 at the
Oak Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church with burial in the White Oak Cemetery
under direction of the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
McPherson, Cassie Nicole 20 Aug 1983 - 2 Jan 2000
[Note: Daughter of Benny & Cindy (Dixon) McPherson]
Cassie Nicole McPherson, 16, Clever, Mo., our precious daughter, granddaughter,
sister, niece and friend went home to be with the Lord at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 2, 2000,
northeast of Clever from an automobile accident. Cassie will be deeply missed by all
who knew her. Her wishes would be for her school friends to pick up the torch and carry
it for Clever High School. She excelled in all activities she participated in. She was
captain of the cheerleading squad. She played on the varsity softball and volleyball
teams and was on the school yearbook staff. She was inducted into the National Honor
Society this year. She was a member of Clever First Baptist Church. Cassie is survived
by her mother and stepfather, Cindy and Rick Osborn, of the home, her father and
stepmother, Benny and Jackie McPherson, Ozark; four half-brothers, Jami, Dusty, Daniel
and Troy McPherson; her grandparents, Lendsie and Betty Gardner, Gene and Oleta
Osborn, Lela McPherson, and Don Dixon, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000, in the new Clever High School gymnasium
with the Revs. Terry Kendrick and Mark Smith officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to
8 p.m. today in the Clever funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial
contributions be made to the Clever High School Athletic Department. Contributed by
Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
McPherson, Lela (Johnson) Yates 4 Oct 1921 - 19 Oct 2002 CCH-N 23 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Lila Aquilla (Wilson) Johnson; married 5 May 1942 Roy
Allen Yates 3 Mar 1919 - 17 Mar 1999; married 8 Sep 1949 Lester Lee McPherson]
Lela McPherson, age 81, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, October 19, 2002 in
Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born October 4, 1921 in Smallett, the daughter of
Jesse and Lila (Wilson) Johnson. On September 8, 1949, she and Lester Lee McPherson
were united in marriage. Mrs. McPherson was a homemaker, a loving mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother. Mrs. McPherson was preceded in death by her
husband in 1978; her parents; nine brothers; two sisters; and two granddaughters, Leah
Yates and Cassie McPherson. Survivors include six children, Bill Yates and wife Beverly
of Flathead Lake, Mont., Betty Braden and husband J.R. of Sparta, Peggy Taylor and
husband Steve of Nixa, Benny McPherson and wife Jackie of Ozark, Ted McPherson of
Sparta, and Patty Quessenberry of Ozark; 21 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; a
brother, Una Johnson, Davenport, Iowa; two sisters, Thelma Frye, Springfield, and
LeOma Mackey, Ava; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Oct.
22 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick and Mike Brazle
officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Make A Wish, 1510 W Elfindale, Springfield, Mo. 65807, or St. John's Hospice.
AND
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Terry Kendrick and Mike Brazle officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Make-A-Wish, 1510 W. Elfindale, Springfield, Mo. 65807, or St. John's
Hospice. Springfield News-Leader, October 21, 2002.
McPherson, Lloyd 1891 - 5 Dec 1962 CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
Funeral services for Lloyd McPherson, 71, of Brown Branch, were at 2 p.m. today
in Caney Church at Brown Branch with the Rev. Glascoe Roberts officiating. Burial will
be in Dann Cemetery under direction of Forsyth Funeral Home. Mr. McPherson died at
Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson Wednesday morning. Survivors are four
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Shipley, Springfield, Mrs, Anna Gould and Mrs. Elma Davidson,
Kansas City; three sons, Virgil, Kissee Mills; Glenn, Brown Branch and Lester, Sparta;
18 grandchildren; a great grandchild and a sister, Mrs. Ethel Floyd, Bradleyville.
McPherson, Marie Anna (Ewing) Myers 2 Jul 1911 -30 Aug 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: married Vernon Cole Myers 1900 - 14 Jan 1963; married second ? McPherson;
buried under name Myers]
Marie Anna McPherson, 77, of Nixa, died Aug. 30 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Services were held Sept. 2 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery, Nixa. Born in
Pomeroy, Ohio, Mrs. McPherson had resided in Nixa, Springfield and Marshfield. She
was converted at an early age, and was a member of the Temple Baptist Church,
Marshfield. She had been a resident of the Nixa Park Care Center, where she was active
in crafts and game activities. Her survivors include a son, Vernon Myers, Jr., of Duncan,
Oklahoma; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Linebaugh, Highlandville, and Mrs. Ruth Powell,
of the state of Tennessee; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; three half-sisters; one
half-brother; and a stepmother, Anna Louise Ewing, of Zanesville, Ohio.
McQuay, Virginia Ann 28 Mar 1918 - 18 Dec 2003
CCH-N 24 Dec 2003
Virginia Ann McQuay, 85, Springfield, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born March 28, 1918 in Macon, Mo., the daughter of
Alonzo and Emma (Hungate) McQuay. She moved to this area seven years ago from
Seattle, Wash. McQuay was a child care provider before retirement. Her parents and
three brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include three brothers, David McQuay,
Macon, Larry McQuay, Wausau, Neb., and Calvin "Cap" McQuay and wife Donna,
Ozark; three sisters, Dorothy Lauer and husband, Tom, Albuquerque, N.M., Bonnie
Perry, New Albany, Ind., and Judy Woods and husband, San Clemente, Calif.; nieces and
nephews. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be at a later date in Macon.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
McQueen, Dessa S. (Brewster) 18 Jul 1907 - 28 Apr 1999 Independence Gazatte (MO)
29 Apr 1999
[Note: married William McQueen died 8 April 1994]
Dessa S. McQueen, 91, Ozark, Mo., formerly of Independence, died Wednesday,
April 28, 1999, at The Baptist Home, Ozark. Mrs. McQueen was born July 18, 1907, in
Miami, Okla., and lived in Independence for 58 years before moving to Ozark 18 months

ago. She was the owner/operator of Money Maker Gift Shop, and a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church, Independence. Her husband, William McQueen, died April 8, 1994. Her
survivors include one son, William T. McQueen Jr., Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers,
Dee Brewster and Jack Brewster, both of Miami, Okla.; a sister, Willis Hasty,
Springfield, Mo. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Noland
Road Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City. The family
suggests contributions to the church.
McReynolds, Carrie M.
6 Oct 1887 - 2 Jan 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie M. McReynolds, 81, St. James, a former
Springfield resident, will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the
Rev. Irvin Middlebusher officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs.
McReynolds was the widow of the Rev. Luther E. McReynolds, a longtime Baptist
minister in the Springfield area. She died Friday night in the Federal Soldiers’ Home in
St. James after a two-year illness. Mrs. McReynolds was a member of the Immanuel
Baptist Church. Surviving is a son, Howard, Route 4, Rolla.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 2 January 1969, in the margin.
McReynolds, Luther E. , Rev. 1886 - 14 Aug 1963
The Rev. L. E. McReynolds, 76, of 759 South Ave., Springfield, died about 2
p.m. last Wednesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital. A native of Christian County, he
graduated from Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar. He is a Mason and received his
50-year pin in the Billings Lodge. The pastor of several churches, his last pastorate was
at Conway. Survivors are his wife, Carrie M., and a son, Howard, Poplar Bluff. Funeral
services were held Friday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Lowell McFall
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Sinai Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1963, in the margin.
McSlain, Irvin 1905 - 31 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
Irvin McSlain, 83, of Springfield, died at 4:20 a.m. Oct. 31 at Springfield Health
Care Center. Services for Mr. McSlain were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Greenlawn
Funeral Home North, with the Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. A retired oil field welder, Mr. McSlain was a member of the Baptist
Church, and was a 50-year member of Danville Masonic Lodge #l01 in Kilgore, Texas.
Surviving are two daughters, Mildred McFarland, Clever, and Peggy Heinze, Rantoul,
Illinois; two sisters, Anna Arnold, Walnut Grove and Helen Harris, Tacoma, Washington;
five grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
McSpadden, Harvey E. 9 Sep 1888 - 19 Nov 1971 CCR 25 Nov 1971 p8
Harvey E. McSpadden, 83, of Ozark, died Friday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital
after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War I and was a Mason and Shriner. Mr.
McSpadden is survived by four sons, Harold E. of Lexington, Ky.; Albert E. of Nixa,
John R. of Sarasota, Fla. and William T. of Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret
Burton, Grain Valley, Mrs. Gladys Wilson, Carthage, and Mrs. Dorothy Munson,

Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Anna Vandevort, Cincinnati, Ohio; and 20 grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
McTeer, Charley R. 30 Mar 1893 -13 Jun 1963 CCR 20 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of John Andrew & Nancy A, (Shipman) McTeer]
Charley R. McTeer, 70, of Sparta, died late Thursday afternoon in the state
hospital at Mt. Vernon. Mr. McTeer is survived by two sons, Leonard and J. C. McTeer,
both of Sparta, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
Fairview Baptist Church south of Sparta. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
McTeer, Delpha Thelma (Cross) 16 Dec 1901 - 11 Jan 1991 NN-E 7 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of West C. & Mary Adelaide (Johnson) Cross; married Roscoe C.
McTeer 22 Feb 1896 - 28 May 1962]
Services were held Jan. 14 at Selma, Calif., for Delpha Cross McTeer, 90, who
died Friday, Jan. 11, 1991. She was born in Bradleyville, Mo., Her parents were the late
Mr. and Mrs. West Cross, Garrison. Her husband was the late Roscoe C. McTeer, who
was also born in Missouri. Survivors include two sons, Bob, Monmouth, Calif., and
Norman, Fresno, Calif.; a daughter, Fay Pisor, Fowler, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; 17 greatgrandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by several
nieces and nephews in Missouri, Bill and Joe Rozell, Ozark; Jim Rozell, Springfield;
Mary Louise Cox, Kansas City; and numerous others in Springfield. She was the last
surviving member of her immediate family of nine children. She remembered with great
fondness her time in Missouri and was a longtime subscriber to the Ozark Headliner,
which she read from cover to cover. The family requests remembrances be sent to
Monmouth Community Presbyterian Church, 2825 E. Overholser, Fresno, Calif. 93725.
McTeer, Lewis M. 10 Dec 1916 - 5 Nov 1967
CCR 9 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William R. & Etta Bell (Shipman) McTeer]
Funeral services for Lewis M. McTeer, 50, Grandview, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Eisenhour Church, north of Reeds Spring with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. McTeer died early Sunday morning in the
Research Hospital at Kansas City following a lingering illness. A former resident of
Sparta, Mr. McTeer had been a resident of Grandview the past 15 years. He was
employed by the cosmetic department of Avon Company in Kansas City. He is survived
by his wife, Vivian; and a sister, Mrs. Ora Gideon, Sparta.
McTeer, May L. (Raines) 25 May 1874 - 16 Nov 1970 CCR 19 Nov 1970 p8
[Note: possibly the Emma M. Raines born 1874 to Dangerfield W. & Amanda (Roberts)
Raines; married 1896 William Andrew McTeer 4 May 1878 - 26 Mar 1952]
Mrs. May McTeer, 94 of Springfield, died at 3:40 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center. She had lived in Ozark most of her life, moving to Springfield 15 year ago. She
was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Susie
McCoy and Mrs. Berchie Loucks, both of Riverbank, Calif., Mrs. Jessie Bingham,

Springfield, and Mrs. Ester Chrisman, Walnut Grove; one half-sister, Mrs. Dorothy
Schmoll, Afton, Okla., 16 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Tommy Bilyeu will
officiate. Burial will be in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta.
McTeer, Orin L. “Bill”
25 May 1904 - 2 May 1963
CCR 9 May 1963
[Note: Son of William Robert & Etta Belle (Shipman) McTeer]
O. L. (Bill) McTeer, 58, of Sparta, died Thursday night at St. John's Hospital in
Springfield of an apparent heart attack. A resident of Christian County most of his life, he
was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Gene Roberts officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Harris. Surviving are his wife, Lucille; two sons, Burl,
Sparta, and Wayne, 1368 East Whiteside, Springfield; a brother, Lewis, Olathe, Kan.; a
sister, Mrs. Ora Gideon, Sparta; and three grandchildren.
McTeer, Roscoe C. Feb 1895 - 28 May 1962
CCR 7 Jun 1962 p4
[Note: Son of John Ann & Nancy Ann (Shipman) McTeer - Nancy married a Chambers
first; married Delphia T. Cross 1920]
Funeral services for Roscoe C. McTeer, 66, who died May 28 in the Selma, Calif.
District Hospital, were held Tuesday in the Page Funeral Chapel at Fresno, Calif. Burial
was in Fowler Cemetery there. Mr. McTeer, a native of Sparta, Mo., was a Monmouth,
Calif. rancher and a resident of Fresno County since 1921. A veteran of World War I, he
was a member of the 354th Ambulance Company in France and Germany and was
awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action. He was a member of the Monmouth
Presbyterian Church. Survivors his widow, Delphia; two sons, Robert McTeer of
Monmouth and Norman McTeer of Fresno; a daughter, Mrs. Fay Pisor of Monmouth; a
brother, Charles McTeer of Sparta and 11 grandchildren.
McTeer, Sarah Ann (Tindle) 1879 - 24 Aug 1949 CCR 25 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary (Baron) Tindle; married John H. McTeer]
Mrs. Sarah Ann McTeer, 70, of Purdy, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Eural Latshaw of Pioneer at 4:30 p.m. yesterday. The widow of the late John H. McTeer,
she lived most of her life in the Purdy community. Other survivors include her daughter,
Mrs. Burchie Jackson of Stark City; five sons, Jess and Ted of Purdy, Alfred of Colorado
Springs, Colo., Glen of Wheaton, and Aden of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Tim Bain
and Mrs. Fred McCoy, both of Ozark; and three brothers, Bob, Jess and Ed Tindle, all of
Ozark; 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in the
Purdy Baptist church at 2 p.m. Thursday with burial in Mount Pleasant cemetery under
direction of Koon of Cassville.
McTeer, Tina J. (Lassley) 26 Jan 1886 - 21 Apr 1963 CCR 25 Apr 1963
[Note; Daughter of James S. & Mary B. (Furgusson) Lassley; married Robert Oscar
McTeer 8 Oct 1880 - 8 Apr 1949]
A lifelong resident of the Sparta community, Mrs. Tima McTeer, 77, died at 11
p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. McTeer was a member
of the Shady Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are a foster daughter, Mrs. Marie Johns,

Sparta; two half-brothers, Ted Lasley, Green Forest Ark., and Jesse Lasley, Cleveland,
Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Josie Medford, state of Colorado, Mrs. Mae Stillens, Exeter,
Calif., and Mrs. Hazel Allred, Green Forest; and one half-sister. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Wednesday at Shady Grove Baptist Church with the Rev Fred Woodall officiating.
Burial was in Shipman Cemetery under direction of Harris.
McTeer, William Kenneth
6 Jul 1900 - 28 Dec 1963
CCR 2 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Son of William Andrew & May L (Raines) McTeer]
William Kenneth McTeer, 63, died at 3 a.m. Saturday in Handley Memorial
Hospital, Springfield. A long-time resident of Ozark, he had lived at 315 1/2 East Walnut,
Springfield for the past six months. Surviving are three sons, Loyal, 2846 West Water,
Springfield, Walter, Highland, Calif, and Kenny with the armed forces in Europe; four
daughters, Mrs. Wilma Hammons, Bois D’Arc, Mrs. Lucy McCoy, El Sabrante, Calif,;
Mrs. Retha Whittier, state of Oregon; and Mrs. Shirley Orton, Columbia, S. C.; his
mother, Mrs. Mae McTeer, Route 1, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Susie McCoy, state of
California, Mrs. Ester Chrisman, Springfield, Mrs. Floye Bingham, 761 South Main,
Springfield and Mrs. Berchie Loucks, Modesto, Calif., and 17 grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery under direction of Harris.
McVay, Jean Alla (Sheppard) 3 Apr 1922 - 21 Feb 2004 SN-L 23 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of James W. & Lena L. (Mullins) Sheppard; married 7 Feb 1939 Arthur
McVay]
Jean Alla McVay, 81, Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2004, in
Cox South Medical Center, Springfield. Jean was born on April 3, 1922, in Joplin, Mo.,
to James W. and Lena L. (Mullins) Sheppard who precede her in death. She united in
marriage to Arthur McVay on February 7, 1939, in Ozark, Mo. Jean was a lifelong
resident of Southwest Missouri and her greatest joy was being a wife, homemaker,
mother to her children and grandmother to her grandchildren. She loved flowers of any
kind and color, but particularly loved red. The flowers she and her husband, Arthur, grew
in their yard were often the envy of the neighbors and those who drove by. Jean loved to
fish with her husband and many times would catch the first and largest of the day. Jean
shared many moments with Arthur and family sitting on the porch watching the
hummingbirds and enjoying her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, five
brothers, three sisters and a grandson, Phillip Durr. Survivors include her loving husband
of 65 years, Arthur McVay; daughters, Saundra S. Durr and husband, Cecil, of
Springfield, Mo., Dianna C. Daniel and husband, Bob, of Pottersville, Mo., Doris D. Durr
and husband, Allen, of Bolivar, Mo., Debrah J. Usowski and husband, Peter, of
Centreville, Va.; sister, Lena Arnold, of Joplin, Mo.; grandchildren, Saundra Renee Durr,
Mark Durr, Terry Wilson, Michael Daniel, Kimberly Wilson, Kathy Howe, David Durr,
Pamela Hillenburg, Michelle Rupert, Kimberly Usowski; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Jean is also survived by her devoted friend and caregiver, Barbara Rivera. Graveside
services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, at 10 a.m. in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte, with Mr. Jim Kissee officiating. There will be no public visitation.

McVeigh, William d 22 Aug 1965 CCR 2 Sep 1965 p1
William McVeigh, for many years a resident of this community, died at his home
in Ridgewood, N. J. Sunday afternoon, Aug. 22. A private funeral and memorial services
was held Tuesday at his reqiest with no flowers except the family. He is survived by his
wife, Kate and two daughters, Wilma and Maxine of the same address.
McWilliams, Carl Ray 13 Apr 1933 - 13 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
Carl Ray McWilliams of Riverside, California formerly of Nixa, died May 13,
1998, in Riverside, Calif., at age 65 and one month. He was preceded in death by his
parents Ernie and Cordie McWilliams and two brothers Ralph and Junior. He is survived
by two sisters, Betty Monger and Anna Mae Renfro of Nixa, one brother Kay of
Montgomery, Ala., four children, Cindy and Michael of Calif., Brenda and Vic of South
Carolina. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m., May 18, in Riverside Cemetery under the
direction of Todd Mortuary.
McWilliams, Ralph G. 7 May 1916 - 11 Feb 1965
CCR 18 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Ernest E. & Cordia S. (Seals) McWilliams]
Funeral services for Ralph G. McWilliams, 48, Pomona, Calif., a former resident
of Nixa, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Nixa First Baptist Church with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa, under direction
of Adams-Monger. Mr. McWilliams died Thursday at his home after a short illness. His
survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Gene Wheeler, Springfield, and Mrs. Darlene Shumate,
Springdale, Ark.; his mother, Mrs. Corda Nokes, Nixa; three brothers, Ivan, Air Force in
Viet Nam; Carl, Pomona, and Ernest, Jr., Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Betty Monger, Ozark
and Mrs. Anna Mae Renfro, Springfield, and four grandchildren.

Meacheam, Bertha C. (Little) 12 Jun 1900 - 10 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of James L. & Martha (Dean) Little; married Leonard Meacheam 28
Nov 1897 - 19 May 1980]
Bertha C. Meacheam, 87, of Clever, died March 10 at Springfield Community
Hospital after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Meacheam were held Saturday in the
Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Bohall officiating. Burial was m
Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mrs.
Meacheam was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church. Her survivors include
three sons, Lloyd, Republic, and Bill and Jim (Edwin), both of Springfield; a daughter,
Mrs. Wilbern Moore, Nixa; two sisters, Belle Hale, Clever, and Lou Davis, Ontario,
California; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Clever United Methodist Church:
Meacheam, John M. 7 Apr 1879 - 8 Mar 1950 CCR 16 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of William G. & Jane E. (Baxter) Meacheam; married Texanna J. Little 15
Jan 1881 - 26 Feb 1951; spelling from tombstone]
John M. Meachum, 70, retired farmer, died March 8 in his home in Clever.
October 2, 1949, Mr. and Mrs. Meachum celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Texanna Meachum of the home; one daughter, Mrs.
Rachel Davis of Clever; three grandchildren and six grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted Friday afternoon in the Clever Methodists Church with the Rev. W.R. Butts
officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever.
Meacheam, Texana J. (Little) 15 Jan 1881 - 26 Feb 1951
[Note: Daughter of George W, & Mary (Martin) Little; married John M. Meacheam 7
Apr 1879 - 8 Mar 1950]
Mrs. Texana Meacheam, 70-year-old beloved pioneer woman of Clever, died
there Monday. She was the widow of the late John Meacheam, a well known farmer of
the Clever community. The deceased was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Reathel Davis, Clever; three grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren; five brothers, Taylor, David and Lewis Little all of Clever, John
Little of Hartville and Martin Little, Springfield; and one sister, Mrs. May Kerr of
Lebanon, Mo. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. yesterday in Clever Methodist
Church by the Rev. William Butts. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of March 1951 in the margin.
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Meacheam, Texana J. (Little) 15 Jan 1881 - 26 Feb 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: Daughter of George W, & Mary (Martin) Little; married John M. Meacheam 7
Apr 1879 - 8 Mar 1950]
Texana Meacheam, 70, died Monday in Clever. She was the widow of the late
John Meacheam, former Clever farmer. She was a member of the Clever Methodist
church and a longtime resident. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Reathel Davis,
Clever; three grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; five brothers, Taylor, David,
and Lewis Little, all of Clever, John Little of Hartville and Martin Little of 904 E Grand

Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. May Kerr of Lebanon. Funeral services were conducted at
2 pm Wednesday in Clever Methodist church by the Rev. William Butts. Burial was in
Wisehill cemetery under direction of Harris funeral home of Clever.
Meador, Mabel Blanche
1895 - 3 May 1965 CCR 6 May 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Mabel Blanche Meador, 69, a resident of Ozark four
years, were at 4 p.m. Thursday in Adams-Monger Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. James
Robinson officiated. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Oak Wood
Cemetery in Macon. Mrs. Meador, a retired practical nurse, formerly lived at Caldwell,
N. J. She died at 10:30 p.m. Monday in the State Chest Hospital in Mt. Vernon. She was
a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Van Garrison,
Woodburn, Ore. and three grandchildren.
Meadors, Charley Thomas 25 Apr 1899 - 4 Jan 1990
[Note: married Velma]
CLEVER – Charley Meadors, 90, Clever, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Regional Health Center following a short illness. He was a longtime resident of Clever,
where he was employed by the MA for 11 years. He was also a well known carpenter
and farmer before retiring. He is survived by his wife, Velma; a daughter and son- inlaw, Betty and Lindsey Gardner, Rt. 1, Billings; a grandson, Greg Gardner; a
granddaughter, Cindy Osborn; and one great-granddaughter, Cassie. Funeral Services
will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Meadows Chapel, Clever, with Rev. Lynn Swaddle, Jr.,
and Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. Contributions may
be made to the Clever Older Adults Center.
Funeral Card: CHARLES (Charley) MEADORS, April 25, 1899, Jan. 4, 1990.
SERVICES HELD: Meadows Chapel – Clever, MO. January 7, 1990, at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., Rev. James Lee. ESCORTS: Rick Osborn, Bob
Swaddle, Jim Gardner, Wade Perch, Jim Gresham, Greg Gardner HONORARY: Tim
Roy, Matt Lillie, Tom Northrop, Kenneth Pits, Charley Phillips, Richard Phillips.
MUSIC: Larry Winery. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Frazier Cemetery. MEADOWS
FUNERAL HOMES. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Meadors, Velma Ida (Little) 3 Dec 1907 - 3 Mar 2004
SN-L 5 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of William & Doscia Little; married Charley Thomas Meadors 25 Apr
1899 - 4 Jan 1990]
Velma Ida (Little) Meadors, 96, Clever, passed away at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday,
March 3, 2004, at Sonshine Manor, Republic. She was born Dec. 3, 1907, the daughter of
William and Doscia Little. She was a homemaker, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother. She was a charter member of the Clever United Methodist
Church, a member of the Clever Community Club, and was involved with the Clever
Senior Citizens that met weekly. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley; an
infant son, Charles Thomas; a great-granddaughter, Cassie McPherson; her parents; four
brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by a daughter and her husband, Betty and
Lendsie Gardner; a granddaughter and her husband, Cindy and Rick Osburn; a grandson
and his wife, Greg and Angie Gardner; a great-grandson, Garrett Gardner; a brother and

his wife, Arlie and Laura Little; a sister-in-law, Doris Little; a number of nieces and
nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 6, 2004, in Clever United Methodist Church, with Rev. Dennis Bowling
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be 1 t o2 p.m., prior to service, in the church. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Methodist Church, Clever, or the
Community Hospices of America. Springfield News-Leader, March 5, 2004.
A sweeter woman never walked the earth – Brenda.
Meadows, Cleta Mae (Stanley) 8 Mar 1929 - 20 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31 Jan 2001
[Note: Daughter of Hobert & Norma (Trigg) Stanley; married 9 May 1950 Luther
Meadows 17 Feb 1923 - 7 Jul 2004]
Cleta Mae Meadows, 71, Nixa, passed away Sunday, Jan. 20, 2001 in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born March 8, 1929 in Green Forest , Ark., the daughter
of Hobert and Norma (Trigg) Stanley. On May 9, 1950, she and Luther Meadows were
married. Her parents and a daughter, Sheilah Evans, preceded her in death. Survivors
include her husband, Luther; four children, Jerry Meadows and his wife, Gail, Garry
Meadows and Brenda Meadows, all of Nixa, and Cheryl Keith and her husband Larry,
Ozark; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 23 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial followed in Hopedale
Cemetery.
Meadows, Dollie (Whitmore) 24 Aug 1908 - 27 Jul 1996 CCH-N 31 Jul 1996
[Note: Daughter of Jesse Reno & Elizabeth (Dingley) Whitmore; married Jesse H.
Meadows]
Dollie Meadows, 87, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died Saturday, July 27, 1996
in Springfield Health Care Center. She was born August 24, 1908 in Ozark, and was the
daughter of Jesse Reno Whitmore and Elizabeth Dingley Whitmore. She was a member
of Church of Christ in Corona, California. Mrs. Meadows was supervisor for Ozark
Senior Citizens Center in Ozark for many years. She had a great love for flowers and
enjoyed the time she could spend gardening. Her husband, Jesse H. Meadows, preceded
her in death in 1980. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Henry R. Whitmore
and Frank Whitmore, and a sister Martha St. Clair. Survivors include: two daughters,
Dora Woods, Ozark, and Jayne Meadows, Springfield; a son, Jesse Meadows and his
wife, Marcia, Springfield; five grandchildren, Danny Woods, Tyra Duncan, Myra Ripple,
Tina Anderson and Jim Meadows; eight great-grandchildren, Jason Melencamp, Ronetta
Rice, Dana Davis, Jacob, Tylor and Trever Woods, Kyle Allen and Ashley Ripple; and
two brothers, Bill Whitmore, Ozark, and Ray Whitmore, Temecula, California. Funeral
services were Sunday, July 28 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Dale McConnell
and Rev.. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Meadows, Dona F. (Faught) 13 Mar 1874 - 18 Jun 1971 CCR 23 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of James Jasper & Sarah Eliza (Kerr) Faught; married 9 Feb 1911
William Alexander Meadows 1881 - 1939]
Mrs. Dona F. Meadows, 97, Nixa, died at 5:20 a.m. Friday in Mercy Villa,
Springfield after a long illness. A native of Nixa, Mrs. Meadows was the last member of

the pioneer Faught family in Christian County and was the oldest resident of the Nixa
community. Mrs. Meadows was a former postmaster of Nixa and was a member of the
Jehovah Witnesses at Ozark. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Leslie A. Thompson,
2654 East Stanford, Springfield and Mrs. Claude H. Duvall, state of California; and one
granddaughter. Funeral services for Mrs. Meadows were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel in Nixa. Gale Hartley officiated and burial was in Payne Cemetery, north of Nixa.
Meadows, Dorothy Louise (Hutchison) 14 Aug 1914 - 9 May 2004 CCH-N 15 May
2004 & SN-L 11 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary (Griesbaum) Hutchison; married Mar 1936 Charley
Glenn Meadows 17 May 1910 - 3 Jan 1983]
Dorothy Louise Meadows, 89, of Ozark, died Sunday May 9, 2004 in her home.
She was born Dorothy Louise Hutchison on August 14, 1914 in Dinuba, California, the
daughter of William and Mary (Griesbaum) Hutchison. In March of 1936 she was united
in marriage to Charley Glenn Meadows and to this union five children were born.
Dorothy has been a resident of Ozark for the past 50 years. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Charley, one son, Marvin Meadows, one daughter, Patricia Baird and one
granddaughter, Randi Linnebur. Dorothy is survived by two daughters, Betty Meadows
of Ozark and Barbara Martin and husband David of Clovis, California; one son Dave
Meadows and wife Debra of Ozark; one son-in-law Clyde Baird of Ozark; eight
grandchildren Cyndi Hursh, Christi Creson, George Creson, Kelly Creson, Audra Becker,
Jimmy Baird, Allison Martin and Autumn Meadows. Dorothy was the proud "Granny" of
14 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Dorothy's wishes were to be
cremated. In keeping with Dorothy's wishes there will be no memorial service. Cremation
under the care of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. The family would like to thank
the St. John's Hospice Care staff for their support and compassion during Dorothy's last
days. Please make any remembrances in the form of a donation to Mercy St. John's
Hospice Care, 1378 East Republic Road, Springfield, Missouri, 65804.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Meadows, Hosea 24 Nov 1894 - 1 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Alexander & Margaret J. (Bilyeu) Meadows; married Della M. Bonham 25
Aug 1897 - May 1984]
Hosea Meadows, 74, Ozark, died at 5 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital,
Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Meadows had served as presiding judge of Stone
County for several years and was an elementary school teacher there 24 years. He was
also a member of the Galena Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Della M.; a son,
Luther, Nixa; three brothers, Clark and Alpha, both of Berryville, Ark. and Johnie,
Branson; three sisters, Mrs. Florence Bonham and Mrs. Arama Bonham, both of
Berryville and Mrs. Mary Clausing, Montecito, Calif..; and five grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.. Tuesday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas J.
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Meadows, Ida F. (Cook) 1 Dec 1878 - 10 Jan 1962 CCR 11 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Alvis & Harriet (Jenkins) Cook; married John B. Meadows]

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida F. Meadows, 83, a lifelong resident of Christian
County who died Wednesday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Sarah Carney of Ozark
after a long illness, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Prospect Baptist Church. Burial will
be in Prospect Cemetery with Chaffin of Ozark in charge. She was a member of the
Victory Baptist Church. Other survivors are her husband, John; three sons, John of
Modesto, Calif., Herbert of Ozark, and the Rev. Howard Meadows of Rogersville; four
daughters. Mrs. Gladys Back of Hollister, Mrs. Clara Rauschelback of Ozark, Mrs. Ida
Melton of Rt, 1, Ozark, and Mrs. Ruby Jackson, 11 30 S. Weaver, in Springfield; 24
grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Meadows, James Herbert 25 Sep 1918 - 19 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of John & Ida (Cook) Meadows; married 21 Dec 1940 Lillie Davis]
James Herbert Meadows, 75, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 at Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Sept. 25, 1918 and was the son of John and Ida Cook
Meadows. Mr. Meadows lived throughout his life in Christian County. On Dec. 21, 1940,
he was united in marriage to Lillie Davis. He worked in construction and was a Baptist
by faith. He loved being with his family, and enjoyed friends, fiddle playing and rodeos.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother; and four sisters. Survivors include his
wife, Lillie; five children and their spouses, Dean and Carolyn Meadows, Stub and Faye
Meadows, Sid and June Meadows, Connie and Dale Roussell, and Reba and Larry Burk,
all of Ozark; two brothers, John Meadows, Modesto, Calif., and Howard Meadows, San
Simon, Ariz.; two sisters, Ida Melton and Ruby Jackson, both of Ozark; 17
grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services
were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Long officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery.
Meadows, Joe Hansen 8 Mar 1908 - 27 Jan 1960 CCR 29 Jan 1960 p1
[Note: son of John B. & Ida F. (Cook) Meadows; married Leona Lewis 16 Jul 1932]
Ozark Resident is Heart Victim
A heart condition form which he had suffered for several years was fatal
Wednesday afternoon for Joe H. Meadows, 51, at his home in Ozark. Son of one of the
county’s earliest families, he was a native of the Christian Center community southeast of
Ozark. He served with the United States Navy during World War II. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Leonara Meadows, three sons, Harvey Joe Meadows, member of the police
force at Bakersfield, Calif, Roy H. Meadows, serving with the U. S. Air Force in
Germany, and Ray G. Meadows of the home, a junior at Ozark High School; two
grandchildren, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meadows of route 1, Ozark; three brothers,
Johnny Meadows of Modesto, Calif.., Herbert Meadows of Ozark and Howard Meadows
of Mt. Vernon; five sisters, Mrs. Gladys Back of Hollister, Mrs. Clara Rauschelbach,
Mrs. Sarah Carney, Mrs. Ida Melton and Mrs. Ruby Jackson of Ozark. Funeral
arrangements, under direction of Chaffin of Ozark, are incomplete pending word from the
son in Germany.
Meadows, John A. 8 Aug 1912 - 23 Oct 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of John B. & Ida F. (Cook) Meadows; married 16 Dec 1933 Ermal Harp]

John A. Meadows, 87, of Modesto, CA, born August 8, 1912 departed this life of
natural causes on October 23, 1999 at Memorial North hospital. John was a native of
Ozark and had lived in Stanislaus, CO for 53 years working as a Superviser in food
processing for 29 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Modesto and the
Teamster Union 748. John was survived by his wife Ermal Meadows, of Modesto, one
son, Donald Meadows, of Modesto, and one daughter, Velma Wheat, of Oregon. Also
surviving are his stepbrother, Howard Meadows, and two sisters, Ida Melton and Ruby
Jackson. Left behind are also four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at
Lakewood Funeral Home in Hughson, CA.
AND
Meadows, John A. 8 Aug 1912 - 23 Oct 1999 CCH-N 17 Nov 1999
John A. Meadows, 87, of Modesto, CA, born August 8, 1912 departed this life of
natural causes on October 23, 1999 at Memorial North hospital. John was a native of
Ozark and had lived in Stanislaus, County for 53 years working as a Superviser in food
processing for 29 years. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Modesto and the
Teamster Union 748. John was survived by his wife Ermal Meadows, of Modesto, one
son, Donald Meadows, of Modesto, and one daughter, Velma Wheat, of Oregon and his
brother, Howard Meadows, and two sisters, Ida Melton and Ruby Jackson. Left behind
are also four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services were held Tuesday, October 26, 1999 at Lakewood Funeral Home in
Hughson, CA.
Meadows, John B. 11 Jan 1876 - 13 Jan 1966
CCR 20 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Daugherty & Sarah A. Meadows; married Ida F. Cook 1 Dec 1878 - 10 Jan
1962]
John B. Meadows, 90, of the Christian Center community southeast of Ozark,
died at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 in his home after a short illness. A lifelong resident of
Christian County, Mr. Meadows is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Gladys Back,
Hollister, Mrs. Clara Rauschelbach, of the home, Mrs. Sarah Carney, Ozark, Mrs. Ida
Harriet Milton, Route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Ruby Jackson, Springfield. Also surviving are
three sons, Johnny, Modesto, Calif., Herbert, Route 1, Ozark, and Howard, Dexter, N.
M.; and 24 grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Frank Stark officiated, and burial was in
Prospect Cemetery southeast of here.
Meadows, Joshua Brian 4 May 2000 - 3 Mar 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
[Note: Son of Brian & Sherry (Hopkins) Meadows]
Joshua Brian Meadows, ten month old son of Brian and Sherry (Hopkins)
Meadows, Ozark, died Saturday, March 3. 2001. He was born May 4, 2000. Joshua is
survived by his parents; a sister, Bailey; grandparents Eugene and Faye Meadows, Ozark,
and Willard and Lucille Hopkins, Highlandville; great-grandmothers Rose Hopkins,
Highlandville, Lillie Meadows, Ozark and Martha Hammontree, Rogersville; uncles and
aunts, Tammy and John Dendinger, Joe and Kathy Hopkins, Donna and Danny Wilson,
Terry and Melissa Hopkins, Lori and Billy Trimble and Joe and Vicki Meadows. A

funeral service was held March 6 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery. Ozark.
Meadows, Luther 17 Feb 1923 - 7 Jul 2004 CCH-N 13 Jul 2004 & SN-L 9 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Hosea & Della (Bonham) Meadows; married 9 May 1950 Cleta Mae
Stanley 8 Mar 1929 - 20 Jan 2001]
Luther Meadows, age 81, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2004 in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born February 17, 1923 in Baxter, Missouri, the son of
Hosea and Della Bonham Meadows. On May 9, 1950, he married Cleta Mae Stanley. Mr.
Meadows served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp beginning in 1944 and retiring in
1963. He was also recruiter in Springfield for the Marine Corp. Meadows was a
successful businessman. Owning and operating Nixa Package Store, developing a trailer
park, and farming were among his ventures. He served as mayor of the city of Nixa from
1980-82 and again in 1990-91. He was a member of Abou Adhem Shrine and a member
of Friend Lodge #352 in Ozark. Mr. Meadows was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist
Church. Survivors include: four children, Jerry Meadows and wife Gail, Nixa, Garry
Meadows, Nixa, Brenda Meadows, Nixa and Cheryl Keith and husband Larry, Ozark;
seven grandchildren; Christy Sherer and husband David, Andrea and Kyle Keith, Angie
Scott, and Melissa, Matt and Miranda Meadows; and two great grandchildren, Dawson
and Chalice Sherer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleta Meadows and a
daughter, Sheliah Meadows. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 10,
2004 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial with
military honors will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation with Masonic
services will be from 6-8 Friday in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
AND
Legendary Nixa mayor dies at 81
By: Joe Hadsall, Nixa News-Enterprise 07/14/2004
Anyone who asked him how he was doing heard the same reply: "Excellent,
outstanding and above average!" Those who knew him knew to ask how he was really
doing. Only then would he tell you what was going on. Many Nixa residents remember
former Nixa mayor Luther Meadows as a friendly businessman in the community. A
Marine who fought in World War II, he ran a package liquor store, raised livestock and
developed land. They also remember a man who put his family first. "He was always
there for us," Jerry Meadows, his oldest son, said. "Whatever was going on, he always
tried to help us out." Many in the community paused to remember Luther Meadows, 81,
at his funeral July 11. He passed away July 8 after a lengthy battle with diabetes. But,
many residents of the Ozarks remember Luther Meadows as the controversial Nixa
mayor who was impeached in 1991. His leadership style was brash, opinionated and
confrontational. Some of the decisions he made during his mayoral term convinced the
Board of Aldermen to expel him from elected service. "He was definitely Nixa's most
colorful mayor that I've ever worked with," City Clerk Coralee Patrick, who has been
with the city for 27 years, said. "I think he was honest in his desire to do good things for
the city. I'm not sure he always knew how to get that across, though." Before making
headlines, Meadows was born Feb. 17, 1923, in Baxter, Mo. He served with the U.S.
Marine Corps from 1944 to '63, where he fought in World War II. He was stationed in the

Pacific theater. He married Cleta May Stanley in 1950 and served as a recruiter for the
corps. After moving back to Nixa, he opened the Nixa Package Store, at the corner of
Massey and South streets. He also developed a trailer park in the area. At the advice of
community members, Meadows first ran for mayor in 1980 and served for two years.
Nixa was a different place then, Patrick remembered. "There was discussion about the
board of public works," Patrick said. "At the time, there was dissension between the
board of aldermen and the board of public works about which board would control which
utility." Meadows was responsible for getting the public works board to add sewer, water
and street maintenance in addition to maintaining the electric system. When Meadows
returned to the mayor's seat in 1990, he was a different person. He entered on a bit of
controversy-opponent Dwain Stoops called for a new election, due to some citizens not
being able to vote for a mayor. Shortly after, he spoke loudly in favor of a citizenpetitioned audit triggered by concerns about Nixa's new city hall on Mt. Vernon Street.
"In some ways, I think the city had grown more than he could deal with," Patrick said.
"We didn't have a city administrator during his first term, and he had trouble relating to
that." Indeed, his battles with then-city administrator Jan Blase were legendary. Barbs
exchanged during meetings would be reported in the newspapers. He also did not approve
of Nixa's city hall, because it was built out in the country, far away from Nixa's
downtown area. He held onto his belief so strongly that he hardly ever set foot in the
building. "He would find a way to get in and take care of business, but he never would
come in the building for a meeting," Patrick said. "He was just that way. He had to be
what he said he was, but he knew what needed to be done and did it." Over then next two
years, he would allegedly do the things that led to his impeachment, including the assault
of a Christian County deputy, absence from meetings, failure to sign city checks and
attempting to issue a blanket pardon for traffic offenses, including drunken driving
charges. The Board of Aldermen ousted him Dec. 23, 1991. Though city leaders
disagreed with his conduct, they respected Meadows' desire and efforts to serve the
public. "He stood for what he believed, and I always thought he was pretty congenial,"
Jay Wasson, then president of the Board of Aldermen, said. "Whether we agreed with
him or not, we always had to respect what he felt was right." Meadows continued on as
normal. He even ran for mayor in the election after his impeachment, but lost to Jack
Payne. He would file for public service one more time. He was-and will still appear as-a
Republican candidate for state representative, Dist. 141. Against current representative
Jay Wasson. Instead of having an ax to grind against one of his former accusers, Patrick
and Wasson believed Meadows was running for genuine reasons. "My guess is he had
his vision of what he wanted to do," Wasson said. "I never got to talk with him much, but
I know he was interested in veteran's affairs. But, he loved his country and community
and wanted to serve. That's all anyone can ask for." For the last few years, Patrick saw
Meadows every month-oddly enough, in city hall. Though there is a separate building for
utility payments, he insisted on paying his electric bill to Coralee. During the exchanged,
Patrick said they caught up with each other. "I enjoyed him coming in," Patrick said. "I
would ask him how he was, and he would say, 'Excellent, outstanding and above
average!' Then I'd ask how he really felt." Of course, Meadows would tell her. Patrick
said he offered to leave campaign cards on the front desk of city hall during his last visitnot seriously of course, but it was Luther's way. "He said he wanted to run for state
representative so he could clean up state government," Patrick said, smiling. "I told him

neither he nor I would live that long." Meadows may have been controversial and a
magnet for negative-attention, but his desire to serve and do what he thought was right
made him memorable. Sort of. "You could say the controversy brought a lot of good
people to think about the direction of the city," Wasson said. "He stirred a lot of thought
and opinions in people, and Nixa is better for it." Still, Patrick remembers a man in
Meadows that put his family first. During his wife's battle with diabetes, Meadows took
care of her with gentle and ample attention. "You wouldn't think a rough, old man would
be so caring, but he was," Patrick said. "Cleta came first and he stayed with her until the
end. Family came first in his life, and he told us that often." Meadows was buried and
given military honors July 10.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Meadows, Margaret Jane (Bilyeu) 1875 - 26 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hosea & Charlotte Angeline (Cecil) Bilyeu; married 1893 Alexander
S. “Bud” Meadows]
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Jane Meadows, 90, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in McCullough Church, Berryville, Ark. with the Rev. Frank Atchley
officiating. Burial was in McCullough Cemetery under direction of Nelson of Berryville.
Mrs. Meadows, widow of Alexander A. Meadows, died Monday in the home of a
daughter. Born in Christian County, she had lived here four years and was a member of
the Church of Christ. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Florence Bonham and Mrs.
Arayna Bonham. both of Route 4, Berryville and Mrs. Mary Clausing, Manteca, Calif.
[sic - obit does say died in home of a daughter in Ozark, then gives no daughter with an
Ozark address]; four sons, Hosea, Route 1, Ozark, Clark, Route 3, Berryville, Johnny,
Branson and Alpha, Route 1, Berryville; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Hendrickson,
Oklahoma, Mrs. Millie Wilhite, Colorado, and Mrs. Belle Lawrence, Reeds Spring; 23
grandchildren; 50 great grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Meadows, Raymond Eugene 3 Jan 1925 - 3 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
[Note: Son of Henry & Elsie (Garrison) Meadows; married 5 Apr 1950 Jeanne JoAnn
Compton]
Raymond Eugene Meadows of Nixa, passed away Monday, January 3, 2000 on
his 75th birthday in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born in Stone
County, Missouri and was the son of Henry and Elsie (Garrison) Meadows. He was one
of eleven children. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and on
April 5, 1950 he and Jeanne JoAnn Compton were married. Mr. Meadows was a proud
member of Iron Workers Local #10. He had been an avid fisherman and hunter.
Survivors include: his wife, Jeanne; two children, Steven C. Meadows, Kansas City, and
Laurie M. Jackson and her husband Ronald S., Mountain Lakes, New Jersey; a grandson,
Reid S. Jackson; his 98 year old mother, Elsie Meadows, Berryville, Arkansas; brothers
and sisters, Jesse Meadows and his wife Alma, Oakley California, Della Eaton and her
husband Ralph, Reeds Spring, Delphia Smith, Berryville, AR, Donna Swafford, Tracy,
California, Robert Meadows and his wife Joan, Bainbridge Island, Washington, and
Delma Allen, Berryville, Arkansas; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in
death by his father, a sister Millie and three brothers, Ralph, Roy and Rex. Funeral
services were Thursday, January 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Lee

Strawhun officiating. A committal service was Friday at Mount Mariah Terrace Park
Cemetery Chapel in Kansas City (North), Missouri.
Meadows, William Martin “Mart” 7 Jan 1883 - 21 May 1968 CCR 23 May 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Christopher C. Meadows who married Dona Fuller 1904 and Martha
Chrisman 1909; had stones in both Prospect and Hopedale Cemeteries]
William W. “Mart” Meadows, 85, a longtime resident of Rte. 1, Ozark, died at
noon Tuesday in the home of a half-brother, Jesse Meadows, with whom he had made his
home for several years. Surviving besides the half-brother, is a brother, Ruben, Branson;
a half-sister, Mrs. Nola Smith, Barstow, Calif.; a half-brother, Dave, Dinuba, Calif.; a
step-brother, Clyde Fuller, Ozark and a step-sister, Mrs. Mable Ireland, Bristow. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Earl Blansit
officiating, Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery southeast of here.
Mears, David Frank (Pugh) 1943 - 17 Jan 2007 SN-L 20 Jan 2007 & SN-L 21 Jan
2007
[Note: Son of Bob & Virginia (Martin) Mears - adopted? Biological son of Bert Pugh;
married 1966 Carole Scofield; married 17 Oct 1977 Judy Lynn Keller]
David Frank Mears, 63, of Rogersville, Missouri, died unexpectedly in his home
on January 17, 2007. Dave was a Wholesale Floral Distributor and Importer of Floral
Products, and owner of Mears Wholesale Florists in Springfield, Missouri. Dave was a
1962 graduate of Parkview High School. He attended the University of MissouriColumbia and received a Bachelor of Arts in French in 1966; a Master of Arts in French
in 1968, and a PhD in Romance Languages (ABD). Dave taught French for a brief period
before returning to Springfield, Mo., to commence his career as president of Bob Mears
Wholesale Florists (now Mears Floral Products), which he operated from 1972 until his
death. Dave married his first wife, Carole Scofield, in 1966, with whom he had one son,
Craig Martin Mears. He married his current wife and life partner of nearly thirty years,
Judy Lynn Keller Mears, on Oct. 17, 1977. Dave was preceded in death by his mother,
Virginia Martin Mears and father Bob Mears. Dave is survived by wife Judy Mears; son
Craig Mears (wife Jennifer); stepsons Kelly Parsons, Kevin Parsons (wife Julie);
grandchildren Sophia and Madeleine Mears, Caroline, Colin, Anna Kate, Alec, Olivia,
Corinne, Kyle and Elise Parsons; and biological father Bert Pugh. Dave was an active
member of the Rotary Club of Springfield and served on the Board of Hospice. He was
an active member and past president of the Wholesale Florists and Floral Suppliers of
America (WF&FSA). Dave held many distinguished honors and awards including; 1993
U.S. Small Business Award, 1995 Springfield Chamber of Commerce Small Business of
the Year, 1997 Super Floral Magazine's Innovator of the Year, and 1999 American
Academy of Floriculture Golden Bouquet Award, to name a few. Dave had a spiritual
connection with nature and the great outdoors and instilled this love in wife Judy and his
sons. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, backpacking, mountain climbing, scuba diving,
camping, hiking and running. Dave was an ardent Mizzou Tiger supporter and MU
Alumni Association member. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn
Funeral Home East on Seminole. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday,
January 22, also in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dave

Mears Memorial Fund at the University of Missouri-Columbia, 109 Reynolds Alumni
Center, Columbia, MO 65211.
Mease, Delma E. (Jones) 23 May 1923 – 24 May 1997 CCH-N 28 May 1997
[Note: Daughter of Claud & Callie (Wyer) Jones; married 14 Dec 1940 Vernon Kyle
Mease]
Delma E. Mease, 74, Reeds Spring, died Saturday, May 24, 1997, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 24, 1923 in Branson, and was the
daughter of Claud and Callie (Wyer) Jones. On December 14, 1940, she married Vernon
Kyle Mease. She lived throughout her life in the Reeds Spring area. Mrs. Mease was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Reeds Spring. She was preceded in death by a son,
Michael Mease, two sisters, Gladys Henderson, and Shirley Seaton; and a brother,
Melvin Jones. Survivors include: her husband, Vernon; three sons, Kyle Mease and his
wife,
Ruth, Phoenix, New York, Howard “Bub” Mease, Kimberling City, and Rod Mease and
his wife, Gale, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law, Ruth, Spokane; seven brothers and
sisters, Charlie Jones, Branson, Carol Jones and Dorthy Stone, both of Reeds Spring,
Betty Maples, Branson, Marie Brown, Spokane, Alta Jones, Fair Grove and Letha
Hoover, Hollister; five grandchildren, Michael Mease, and Tana Darling, both of
Rochester, New York, Lesley Sumners, Aurora, Kerry Dishman, Springfield, Ashleigh
Mease, Tulsa; and seven great-grandchildren. Following cremation, a memorial service
was held Tuesday, May 27, in Reeds Spring First Baptist Church with Pastor Warren
Todd and Chaplain Larry Stevens officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mease, Eugene 20 Nov 1903 - 29 Dec 2000 CCH-N 10 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Frank & Elizabeth (Teeters) Mease; married Hazel Marie Stewart 27 Jun
1909 - 10 Feb 1993]
Eugene Mease departed this life Dec. 29, 2000 in his home near Reeds Springs,
Mo., at the age of 97 years, 1 month and 9 days. Eugene was the son of Frank and
Elizabeth (Teeters) Mease, owners of several Mease Canning Factories. He was a lifelong
resident of the area and a retired farmer. Eugene was a member of Sixty-five Church near
Spokane. He and his wife, Hazel, who preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 1992. Survivors
include four sons; Frank of Ozark, George and Ronnie of Reeds Spring, Jim of Galena; 6
daughters, Lorene Lowry of Kirkbyville, Phylis Wildey, and Rosella Butler of Reeds
Spring, Naomi Combs of Highlandville, Janice Estes of Galena and Judy Maggard of
Nixa; 2 sisters, Ruby Davis of Reeds Spring, and Alma Tolbert of Ozark; 47
grandchildren, one great-grandchild; 7 sisters and 8 brothers preceded him in death.
Services were held on Wed., Jan. 3, 2001, in the Spokane Middle School with the Rev.
Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was held in the Eisenhour Cemetery, and was under the
direction of Stumpff Funeral Home-South, Kimberling City, Mo. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to the heart, cancer and diabetes foundations.
Mease, Floyd Arthur 22 Nov 1904 - 13 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Arthur & Mable (Workman) Mease; married Alma J. Messenger 11 Nov
1904 - 2 Aug 1992]

Floyd Arthur Mease, Reeds Spring, departed this life Sunday, July 13, 2003 at
2:30 p.m. in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Missouri at the age of 98 years, seven
months and 21 days. Floyd was the son of Arthur and Mable (Workman) Mease and was
born on November 22, 1904 in Reeds Spring, Missouri. Mr. Mease was a retired farmer
having spent his entire life living on the farm homesteaded by his father. His parents; his
wife, Alma; five sisters, Alta Rust, Gladys Emerson, Rose Cox, Eula Cox and Fernie
Mease and three brothers, Dewey, Kenneth and Vernon Mease, preceded Floyd in death.
Survivors include: one son, Joe Mease and his wife, Marcella of Reeds Spring; one sister,
Lena Mae Gianni of Elma, Washington; two grandchildren, David Mease and his wife,
Kathy of Booneville, Mo., and John Mease of Reeds Spring; three great-grandchildren,
Nancy Jackson and Joey and Jacob Mease; one great-great-granddaughter, Lauren
Jackson; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Sixty Five Full Gospel Church near
Spokane with Willard Cox officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under the
direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena, Missouri. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home. Contributed by
Hazel Messenger.
Mease, Jim 30 Sep 1917 - 17 Jan 1996 CCH-N 20 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Frank Issac & Lizzie (Tetters) Mease; married 30 Sep 1917 Mary Brown]
Jim Mease, 78, Reeds Spring, passed away at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 17,
1996 in his home following a long illness. Jim was born September 30, 1917 in Reeds
Spring, Mo., the son of Frank Issac and Lizzie Tetters Mease. He was united in marriage
to Mary Brown, December 28, 1945, in Ozark, Mo. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran.
He and his wife Mary lived in Reeds Spring on their farm raising beef cattle. He was also
a retired construction worker. He enjoyed caring for his cattle and his goats. He is
preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, six sisters and one half brother. Survivors
include his wife, Mary, of the home, one daughter Linda Bilyeu and her husband Arlis,
one son Garth Mease and his wife Gail, all of Reeds Spring, two brothers, Gene and Carl
Mease, Reeds Spring, four sisters, Ruby Davis, Reeds Spring, Alma Tolbert, Helen
Barnhart and Margie Woods, all of Ozark, six grandchildren, Gayla, Kent, Mary Beth,
Lori, Clint and Keith, seven great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Reverends Johnnie Holt and Denny McCrorey officiating. Burial
following in the Yocum Pond Cemetery in Reeds Spring. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Mease, Mabel C. (Workman) 20 Dec 1877 - 24 Oct 1965 CCR 28 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: married Arthur W. Mease 13 Aug 1873 - 24 Feb 1950]
Mrs. Mabel C. Mease, 87, Reeds Spring, died at 5:40 a.m. Sunday in Bilyeu
Nursing Home in Ozark. Mrs. Mease came from Iowa in a covered wagon to what is now
Kimberling City at age 17. She had lived in Reeds Spring most of her life. Surviving are
three sons, Floyd, Kenneth and Vernon, all of Reeds Spring; five daughters, Mrs. Alda
Rust, Louisburg, Kan., Mrs. Gladys Emerson, Route 3, Galena, Mrs. Rose Cox, Ozark,
Mrs. Eula Cox, Spokane, and Mrs. Lena Mae Butler, Byron, Calif.; and 27 grandchildren,
43 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.

Tuesday in Reeds Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery south of Spokane, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mease, Mae (Woods) 15 Jun 1913 - 6 Mar 2005 SN-L 9 Mar 2005 & SN-L 10 Mar
2005
[Note: Daughter of F.J. & Elizabeth (Holt) Woods; married Wes H. Mease 20 Sep 1910 11 Feb 1991]
Mae (Woods) Mease, Reeds Spring, Mo., daughter of F.J. and Elizabeth (Holt)
Woods, was born June 15, 1913, in Stone County and departed this life March 6, 2005, in
Christian Healthcare, Nixa, at the age of 91 years, eight months, and 21 days. Mae was a
retired machine operator for a garment manufacturer and a lifelong resident of Stone
County. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wes; one son, Divern;
four brothers, Page, Ples, Junior, and Lee; and two sisters, Lou and Lefa. Survivors
include four sons, Densyl, Cape Fair, Douglas, Edinburgh, Ind., Billy K., and Jimmy
Dale, both of Reeds Spring; one brother, Dale Woods, Reeds Spring; one sister, Alice
Woods, Reeds Spring; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2005, in 65 Full Gospel, Spokane, with Rev. Joe Wolven
officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of CheathamStumpff Funeral Home, Galena. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.
Mease, Ruth Marvis 1922 - 4 May 2006 SN-L 5 May 2006
Ruth Marvis Mease, age 83, of Ozark, passed away on Thursday. A graveside
funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mease, Vernon Kyle 7 Apr 1920 - 26 May 1999 CCH-N 2 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Arthur W. & Mabel C. (Workman) Mease; married 14 Dec 1940 Delma
Eliza Jones]
Vernon Kyle Mease, age 78, of Reeds Spring, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, in
his home. He was born August 7, 1920 in Reeds Spring where he continued to live
throughout his life. He was the son of Arthur and Mabel Mease. He served his country in
the U.S. Army during World War II. On December 14, 1940 he and Delma Eliza Jones
were married. Mr. Mease owned and operated a sporting goods and service station before
retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife on May 24, 1997. He was also preceded
in death by a son Michael, six brothers and sisters, Dewey, Kenneth, Alda, Gladys, Femie
Marie, and Rose, and his parents. Survivors include: three sons, Kyle Mease and his. wife
Ruth, Phoenix, New York, Howard "Bub" Mease, Kimberling City, and Rod Mease and
his wife Gale, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a daughter-in-law Ruth, Spokane; five grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Floyd Mease, Reeds Spring; and two sisters, Eula
Cox, Ozark, and Lena Mae Ginnai, Byron, California. A graveside memorial service was
10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Yocum Pond Cemetery,, Reeds Spring under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Meckfessel, Edward H. 28 Nov 1911 - 8 Dec 1991

Graveside services for Edward H. Meckfessel, 80, Republic, will be at 11 a.m.
Thursday in Manley Cemetery, southwest of Springfield, under direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, Springfield. Mr. Meckfessel, a retired machinist, died at 4:33 p.m.
Sunday in Springfield Health Care Center. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home. (Springfield News-Leader – 10 December 1991)
Meckfessel, Myrtle Mary 10 Jul 1909 - 5 Mar 1991
Graveside services for Myrtle Mary Meckfessel, Republic, will be at 1 p.m.
Friday in Manley Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
Springfield. Mrs. Meckfessel, a homemaker, died at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield
Health Care Center. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
(Springfield News-Leader – 6 March 1991)
Medley, Charles Edward “Chuck” 7 Oct 1954 - 21 Aug 1975 OH 28 Aug 1975 p8
[Note: Son of John & Patricia (Liffick) Medley]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Charles Edward Medley, 20, Highlandville, died at 8:15
a.m. Thursday in the Fort Leonard Wood Hospital after a long illness. A graduate of
Spokane High School, he had enlisted in the army in January, 1974 and received a
medical discharge a years and a half ago. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Medley, and two sisters, Sue and Jodi, all of the home in Highlandville; his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Helen Towner, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Bethel Potts, Elgin, Ill. Services for Charles Edward Medley, 20, Highlandville, were at 2
p.m. today in Riverdale Baptist Church near here, with Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial
was in Pine Grove Cemetery in Willow Springs under direction of Rivermonte of
Springfield.
AND
Medley, Charles Edward 7 Oct 1954 - 21 Aug 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for their kindness and for the
flowers, cards and food - also the wonderful help we received during the death of our son.
Greatly appreciated by the family of Charles “Chuck” Medley.
Medley, John C. 24 Jun 1931 - 3 Jun 2006 SN-L 7 Jun 2006
[Note: married Patricia Liffick]
John Medley, 74, of Springfield, passed away Sunday evening of lung cancer. He
was born on June 24, 1931, in Willow Springs, Mo. He was a Korean Vet and was a
contractor for over 50 years, and a man of all trades. He is survived by his wife of 23
years, Patricia (Liffick) Medley; two daughters, Sue Martin of Sparta and Jodi
Mulholland of Republic; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his beloved son, Chuck Medley of Highlandville, Mo. Memorial
services will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2006, at Woodland Manor. Graveside
services will be at Pinewood Cemetery in Willow Springs, Mo., at a later date. Family
requests, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.
Medley, Myrtle 1894 - 11 May 1965 CCR 13 May 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Medley, 70, Nixa, who died at 9:45 a.m.
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital following a lingering illness, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in

Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy will officiate, and burial will be in
Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. A retired licensed practical nurse, Mrs. Medley was a
member of Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Jeannette Fries,
Bowling Green, Ohio, and a granddaughter.
Medlin, Armine 23 Sep 1908 - 19 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Thomas H. & Lucy E. (Williams) Medlin]
Armine Medlin, 71, a native of Billings, died Oct. 2 in the Boulder City, Nev.
Hospital after a long illness. Services and burial were in Boulder City. Mr. Medlin moved
to California from Billings in the 1930s/ He was a World War II veteran, having serves in
the Navy See-Bees in the South Pacific. Survivors include a brother, James of Billings.
Medlin, Clyde 11 Jan 1885 - 18 Oct 1951 CCR 20 Oct 1951
[Note: Son of John B. & Laura Medlin; married 3 Oct 1909 Emily “Emilia” Gassling]
Clyde Medlin was born at Billings, Jan. 11, 1885, the son of John B. and Laura
Medlin. He was accidentally killed Thursday morning, Oct 18, 1951, when struck by a
train while walking across the tracks at a crossing in Billings. On Oct. 3, 1909 he was
united in marriage to Miss Emily (Emilia) Gassling. To this union were born six children.
One son, Carl, preceded him in death. He professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and
presented himself for church membership in the Billings Baptist church, a few months
before his death. He had spent his entire life in the Billings community, and was a loving
husband, and a good father. Up until a year and a half ago he was employed at Producers
Creamery in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emily Medlin; two daughters,
Mrs. Catherine Groover of Billings and Mrs. Irene O’Bryant of Republic; three sons,
John J. of New Orleans, LA, Warren of Republic and Lawrence of Ulysses, KS; three
sisters, Mrs. Laura Lange of Billings, Mrs. Anza Owens and Miss Ada Medlin of
Springfield; two brothers, Tom and Elmo Medlin, both of Billings; five grandchildren
and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the
Billings Baptist church. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery, under direction of Harris
of Billings. The Rev. Lowell McFall officiated.
Medlin, Emily (Gassling) Sep 1887 - Jan 1970 SN-L 24 Jan 1970 & SN-L 25 Jan 1970
[Note: listed as g daughter or s daughter in home of Leonard & Annie Lulai in 1900
census of Polk Twp Christian County MO.; prob. Dau of Casper & Anna
Goessling/Gassling; married 3 Oct 1909 Clyde Medlin11 Jan 1885 - 18 Oct 1951]
BILLINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Medlin, 82 of Billings, will be at 2
p.m Monday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating.
Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Medlin
died Friday in the state hospital in Nevada after a lingering illness. Surviving are three
sons, John of Metairie, La., Warren of Republic and Lawrence of Ulysses, Kan.; two
daughters, Mrs. Catherine Groover, Billings and Mrs. Irene O’Bryant, Republic; nine
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
AND
Medlin, Emily (Gassling) 1887 - 23 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Emily Medlin, 82, of Billings, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Medlin died Friday afternoon

in the state hospital at Nevada following a lingering illness. Surviving are three sons,
John of Matairie, La., Warren of Republic and Lawrence of Ulysses, Kan.; two
daughters, Mrs. Catherine Groover, Billings and Mrs. Irene O’Bryant, Republic, nine
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Medlin, Hobert Wesley 2 Jun 1928 - 29 Nov 2006 SN-L 2 Dec 2006 & SN-L 3 Dec
2006
[Note: Son of Elmer & Emma Medlin; married Nina died 27 Sep 1998]
Hobert Wesley Medlin, 78, Springfield, passed away Wed., Nov. 29, 2006, in Cox
South. He was born June 2, 1928, in Christian Co., Billings, Mo., to Elmer and Emma
Medlin. Hobert graduated from Marionville High School in 1945 and served four years in
the U.S. Navy. He retired from MFA Oil Co. on June 1, 1990, after 36 1/2 years. Hobert
was preceded in death by his wife Nina Medlin on Sept. 27, 1998. He is survived by one
son Eric Lee of Springfield; daughter Lori and husband, Rod Turner, Springfield; three
grandchildren, Tiffany Rene, Ashley Dawn and Mandy Medlin; one brother Leslie
Medlin of Marionville; one sister Ivon Sullivan of Aurora; two nieces, including Jackie
Schutte of Aurora; and four nephews. Hobert accepted Christ at age 12 at Shilo Baptist
Church, Stone Co., and was a member of South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Mon., Dec. 4, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
with burial in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sun., Dec. 3, 2006, in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hobert's name to the
Southside Senior Center, 2215 S. Fremont, Springfield MO 65804.
Medlin, Infant Son 12 May 1969 - 12 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Roy L. & ? (Keithley) Medlin]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Medlin of Clever,
were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Union Ridge Cemetery near Clever under direction of
Cantrell. The infant was dead at Birth at 8:30 a.m. Monday in the Aurora Community
Hospital. Surviving besides the parents are two sisters, Melissa Kay and Karen Sue and a
half brother, Billie Joe Wilson, all of the home and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Theodore Keithley and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Chastain, all of Clever; and the maternal
great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever.
Medlin, Jessie L. (Tharp) 14 Mar 1922 - 9 Aug 2003 SN-L 10 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Orville & Dora Tharp; married 30 Oct 1939 Melvin W. Medlin 15
Mar 1921 - 23 Oct 1997]
Jessie L. Medlin, 81, of Hurley, went to be with Jesus at 1:33 am. August 9, 2003
in Clever at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, after a courageous battle with heart
problems. Jessie was born on March 14, 1922 in Omaha, Arkansas, the daughter of
Orville and Dora Tharp. She was united in marriage to Melvin Medlin on October 30,
1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Medlin, one brother, Adrian,
one sister Nellie Lawrence, a great-grandson, Colt Medlin, and her parents, Orville and
Dora Tharp. Survivors include her sons, Herman Medlin and wife Bonnie of Hurley,
Albert Medlin and wife Debbie, Crane, Jim Medlin and wife Kathy of Aurora, and
Ronnie Medlin of Clever, and daughters, Sherry Medlin of Nixa, and Linda and husband
Laverne Potter of Clever. Also surviving are one sister, Gladys Logan of Marionville, 12

grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, five g r e a t g r e at-grandchildren, and a host of
other relatives and friends. She will be remembered as a loving wife and devoted mother,
a mother who sacrificed for her children. One that regardless of how hard times were, she
kept her faith in God, setting a good example as a Godly mother. She will be greatly
missed by all of us. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2003 at the Hurley
Church of God, Hurley, MO, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the church.
Medlin, Lucy Ellen (Williams) 17 Jun 1880 - 29 Nov 1968 CCR 5 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Preston & Marena (Geren) Williams; married Thomas H. Medlin 27
Mar 1881 - 21 Nov 1952]
Mrs. Lucy Ellen Medlin, 88, a lifelong resident of Billings, died Friday afternoon
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. Surviving are five sons, Eugene
and Armine, both of Boulder City, Nev., Homer of Globe, Ariz., Jim of Billings and John
of Raytown. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mariam Kennedy, Boulder
City, and Mrs. Mildred Batson, Raytown; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Garebee, Springfield; a
brother, Robert Williams, of Springfield; 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in BIllings Baptist Church with the Rev. lloyd
Wilson officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of
Billings.
Medlin, Melvin W. 15 Mar 1921 - 23 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Warner & Bessie (Clifton) Medlin; married 1939 Jessie L. Tharp 14 Mar
1922 - 9 Aug 2003]
Melvin W. Medlin, 76, Hurley, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday, October 23, 1997, in
his home following a long illness. Mr. Medlin was a retired farmer and lived in the
Hurley area his entire life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Bessie
(Clifton) Medlin. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jessie; four sons, Herman
Medlin and Albert Medlin, both of Hurley, Jim Medlin of Aurora, and Ron Medlin of
Irving, Texas; two daughters, Sherry Medlin of Nixa and Linda Potter of Clever; 12
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 1997, in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Rev.
Rick Flood officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Community Hospice of America.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Medlin, Polly Adelia (French) 8 Dec 1891 - 27 Jun 1972 CCR 3 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 3
Aug 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Sarah L. (Jones) French; married William Monroe
Medlin 16 Sep 1885 - 12 Oct 1956]
Billings - Mrs. Polly Adelia Medlin, 80 of Billings, died Thursday, July 27, in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lengthy illness. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Murl Burkey of Billings, two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services,
under Cantrell of Billing, were at 10 a.m. Saturday July 29 in the Billings Baptist Church
with the Rev. Claud Brown officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings.

Medlin, Ruby M. (Gibson) 28 Aug 1921 - 19 Aug 2004 SN-L 21 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Hubert & Neva (Burch) Gibson; married 30 Nov 1945 Clyde Warren
Medlin 19 Feb 1922 - 11 Jan 2003]
Ruby M. Medlin, 82, Republic, died at 1:43 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004, in Cox
South Hospital, Springfield. She was born Aug. 29, 1921, in Houston, Mo., the daughter
of Hubert and Neva (Burch) Gibson. She was united in marriage to Warren Medlin on
Nov. 30, 1945, in the Billings Baptist Church. Mrs. Medlin received her teacher's
certificate at what is now known as Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield.
She was a member of the Republic First Baptist Church for over 40 years, and a lifetime
member of the Republic’s 49's Extension Club. Mrs. Medlin enjoyed being in the
company of her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren,
on Jan. 11, 2003; and her parents. She is survived by a brother, Leland Hubert Gibson,
Morris, Ill.; three sisters, Mable, Billings, Mo., Juanita, Virginia Beach, Va., and Helen,
Great Bend, Kan.; nieces and nephews; special friends, Susan, Carrie, Emma and Kyle,
who loved her very much; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the First Baptist Church, Republic, with Revs.
Steve Ward and Dick Bishop officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic. Burial will follow at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Ronald McDonald House, or the First Baptist Church, Republic.
Medlin, Thomas H. 27 Mar 1881 - 21 Nov 1952 CCR 27 Nov 1952 p5
[Note: married Lucy E. Williams 17 Jun 1880 - 29 Nov 1968]
Thomas H. Medlin, 71, retired farmer and lifelong residents of the Billings
community, passed away Friday morning Nov. 21, in the Ozark Osteopathic Hospital in
Springfield where he had been a patient two days. He had suffered from a lingering
illness. Survivors are his wife, Lucy E. Medlin of the home; five sons, Eugene of Boulder
City, Nev. Armine of El Monte, Calif, Homer and James of Billings and John of Kansas
City; two daughters, Mrs. Miriam Kennedy of Butler and Mrs. Mildred Batson of Kansas
City, eight grandchildren, one brother, Elmo of Billings and three sisters, Mrs. Frank
Owens and Mrs. Ed Lange of Billings and Miss Ada Medlin of Springfield. Funeral
services were held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon in the Billings Baptist Church by the
Rev. Lowell McFall and the Rev. Luther Nelson. Burial was made in Rose Hill Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers included Warren Medlin, Charles
Landers, Wallace Groover, Billy and Don Garbee and Rupert Youngman.
Medlin, William Monroe 16 Sep 1885 - 12 Oct 1956
CCR 18 Oct 1956 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Maggie H. Medlin; married Polly D. French 8 Dec 1891 - 27
Jun 1972]
Funeral services for William Monroe Medlin, 71 who died Friday, Oct. 12 at his
home in Billings, were held October 14 at 2:30 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with
Rev. Richard Gandy officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a retired maintenance man for the Frisco
railroad, and a native and lifelong resident of the Billings community. He was a member
of the Billings Baptist Church and the Modern Woodmen Lodge. Survivors include his

wife, Mrs. Polly French Medlin; one daughter, Mrs. Murl Burkey of Billings; two
grandchildren; two brothers, Everett Medlin of Mena, Ark. and Avera Medlin of
Oklahoma City; and one sister, Mrs. Dottie Blott of Oklahoma City.
Meek, Harry E. 17 Jun 1889 - 25 Mar 1972 CCR 30 Mar 1972 p4
Funeral services for Harry E. Meek, 82, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of
Greene County, who died at 12:15 a.m. Saturday in Grand Acres Nursing Home, were at
2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with Dwain R. Stoops officiating. Burial was in
Patterson Cemetery, south of Springfield. Mr. Meek was a member of the Church of
Christ. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Louise Plank, Springfield, Mrs. Corrine
Plank, Nixa and Mrs. Alberta Dunbar, Springfield; two sons, Robert L. Meek, Willard
and Bill G. Meek, Nixa; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Meek, Marvin Edward 1942 - 21 Nov 2005 SN-L 24 Nov 2005
Marvin Edward Meek, 63, of Rogersville, formerly of Oklahoma City, passed
away Monday, Nov. 21 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Memorial services will be 10
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26 in Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark. Memorials may be made to
the Community Hospices of America or the American Cancer Society.
Meeker, Beulah Alice (Daniel) 24 Jan 1913 – 4 Sep 1997 CCH-N 6 Sep 1997
[Note: Daughter of William S. & Josephine (Boyd) Daniel; married 6 Sep 1930 Wendell
Darr Meeker]
Beulah Alice Daniel Meeker died Sept. 4, 1997 at Balanced Care Center, Nixa,
where she had been a patient for one year. She was born January 24, 1913 in Grundy
County, Missouri, the daughter of William S. and Josephine Boyd Daniel. She was
married to Wendell Darr Meeker at Trenton, Mo. on September 6, 1930. A homemaker,
she also enjoyed employment with Reed and Whisler Jewelry after she and her husband
sold their farm in the Bethel community, east of Laredo. She was a long-time member of
First Christian Church in Trenton, serving as Superintendent of Children's Christian
Education for several years. Mrs. Meeker was preceded in death by her parents; three
brothers, Rev. John, Orville and Everett; and two sisters, Mary Louise Tolson and Ruey.
She is survived by her husband, Wendell, Nixa; their children and their spouses, Alvin
and Kay Meeker, Springfield, Rev. David and Bea Meeker, St. Louis, and Joan and Lee
Srasburg, Springfield; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Other survivors
include her sisters: Ellen Elam, Thurman, Ia., Mildred Barnes and Opal DeWitt, both of
Trenton. A celebration of Beulah's life will be held at First Christian Church, Trenton, at
a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for First Christian Church, 1700
Princeton Road, Trenton, Mo. 64683.
Meeker, Rachel L. (Burnett) 1907 - 28 Sep 2005 SN-L 2 Oct 2005
[Note: married Roscoe Meeker]
Rachel L. Meeker, age 98, of Nixa, passed away Sept. 28, 2005, in Cox South
Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe; son, Harold; and
grandchild, Brian. Rachel is survived by one brother, Cecil Burnett; 11 grandchildren;
and a host of great and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3 in the funeral home.
Meekly, Alfred 6 Jan 1906 - 28 Oct 1989
Funeral Card: ALFRED MEEKLY, Jan. 6, 1906 – October 28, 1989.
SERVICES HELD: St. Peters United Church of Christ, October 31, 1989, at 2:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Fred Beer, Rev. James Gardner. ESCORTS: Rick Wimpier, Jeff
Nichols, Mica Meekly, Kevin Meekly, Randall Norman, Dwayne Meekly.
MUSIC: Larry Winfred, Irma Lou Kastendieck. FINAL RESTING PLACE: St. Peters
Cemetery, MEADOWS FUNERAL HOMES, Billings, MO. Contributed by the Clever
Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.
Meeks, Earl 9 May 1895 - Oct 1968
CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Squire M. & Malissa Meeks;married Effie 1886 - 28 Jan 1968]
Earl Meeks, 70, Verona, a retired farmer who lived most of his life in Galena,
died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Lawrence County Nursing Home in Mt. Vernon. He is
survived by a brother, Ora, Sunnyside, Wash. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Selmore Cemetery with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Meeks, Effie 1885 - 28 Jan 1968 CCR 1 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: married Earl Meeks 9 May 1895 - Oct 1968]
Mrs. Effie Meeks, 82, Verona, died at 1 a.m. Sunday in Aurora Community
Hospital. A resident of Galena most of her life, Mrs. Meeks had lived in Verona the past
year. She is survived by her husband, Earl. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Meeks, Malissa 1873 - 11 Jan 1966 CCR 20 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: married Squire M. Meeks 1874 - 30 Dec 1957]
Mrs. Malissa Meeks, a former Galena resident, died Tuesday, Jan 11 in
Sunnyside, Wash. where she had lived for the last five years. Mrs. Meeks was the widow
of the late Squire Meeks who died in 1957. Survivors are two sons, Ora Meeks,
Sunnyside, Wash. and Earl Meeks, Jenkins, and a grandddaughter. Funeral services were
at 1 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Allen Harrison officiated, and burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
Meeks, Squire M. 1874 - 30 Dec 1957 CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5
[Note: married Malissa 1873 - 11 Jan 1966]
Funeral services for Squire M. Meeks, 84, who died December 30 at his home
two miles northeast of Galena, were held Friday, January 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Eisenhower Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Born in Indian territory in
what is now Oklahoma, he came to Stone County early in life. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Melissa Meeks, and two sons, Earl Meeks of Galena and Ora Meeks of Sunnyside,
Calif. one grandchild.

Meese, Alfred “Frosty” Edmon 7 Aug 1925 - 15 Nov 1994 CCH-N 30 Nov 1994
[Note: Son of Milo C. & Lora Meese; married Mary]
Alfred “Frosty” Edmon Meese, 69, Nixa, died Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1994. He was
born Aug. 7, 1925, near Galloway, the son of Milo C. and Lora Meese. He was united in
marriage to Mary Thompson. Alfred and his family have attended Nixa Assembly of God
since March 1969. He retired May 1992 from E.A. Martin Machinery Company, after 35
years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Milo C. Meese. Survivors
include his wife, Mary, of the home; a son, Ed, and his wife, Rebecca, Highlandville; a
daughter, Ruth Ann, of the home; and two grandsons, Joshua Leyon Meese and Joseph
Edmon Meese, Highlandville; his mother, Lora Meese, Nixa: three brothers, Donald,
Brookline, Gene, and his wife, Dorothy, Bolivar, and Gerald, and his wife, Vera, Clever;
a brother-in-law, Bob Thompson, and his wife, Jackie, Beaverton, Ore.; his mother-in-law, Emma Jewel Thompson, Gardena, Calif.; an uncle, Ross Keller, Springfield; and an
aunt, Willa Rogers, Nixa. Services were Nov. 18, 1994, in Nixa Assembly of God, with
the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery, east of Springfield.
Arrangements under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home-Nixa. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri 36,53 South Ave.,
Springfield, MO 65807.
Meese, Bessie Jane (Young) 1881 - Aug 1957
[Note: married Edward Meese 1875 - 1939]
Mrs. Bessie Jane Meese, 74, died at 3 p.m. yesterday at her home, 937 West
Lombard, following an extended illness. She was a native of Christian County but had
lived in Spring field most of her life. She was a member of the Broadway and Madison
Church of Christ. Mrs. Meese is survived by a son, Milo Meese, of Nixa; seven
daughters, Mrs. Lucy Stewart, Mrs. Felix Keltner, both of Brookline, Mrs. Home Jackson
of Route 8, Springfield, Mrs. Howard Hacker of 836 West Lombard, Mrs. Leon Merritt
of Denver, Mrs. Almus Owen of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Clinton Owens of
Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers, Silva R. Young of Kansas City, Lawrence Young of
Butte, Mont., and Willie of the State of California; two sisters, Mrs. Goldie Pearce of
Clever and Mrs. Homer Butler of Hardin, Mont.; 25 grandchildren and 19 great
grandchildren. Springfield Leader and Press, Aug 8 1957.
Meese, Levi 17 Jan 1896 - 13 Jan 1969
[Note: Son of William A. & Tellie (Seals) Meese; 1930 census shows married 1921 Lula
Ann born 1907]
Levi Meese, 72, of 843 South Newton, died at 8:05 a.m. Monday in BurgeProtestant Hospital where he had been a patient since Friday night. A longtime former
resident of the Nixa and Rogersville communities, Mr. Meese was a member of the
Assembly of God Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Bills, Lennox, Calif.,
Mrs. Betty Nowlin, 1900 East Grand, Mrs. Vivian Lawson, 1846 East Division, and Mrs.
Dorothy Rowden, 1501 West Hovey; four sons, Bill, Torrance, Calif., James Orville,
Wash., Sgt. Harvey Meese, with the U.S. Marines in Portage, Ind., and Louis, 843 South
Newton. Other survivors include two brothers, Raymond, 2131 North Nettleton, and
Lowell, Oroville; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Smith, Rogersville, Mrs. Wilda Campbell,

Route 8, and Mrs. Arlene Pepper, 2623 West Harrison, 24 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1969 on it.
AND
Meese, Levi 17 Jan 1896 - 13 Jan 1969 CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8
Levi Meese, 72, of Springfield died at 8:05 a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital where he had been apartment since Friday. A longtime former resident of the
Nixa and Rogersville communities, Mr. Meese was a member of the Assembly of God
Church. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Bills, Lennox, Calif., Mrs. Betty
Nowlin, Mrs. Vivian Lawson and Mrs. Dorothy Rowden, all of Springfield; four sons,
Bill, Torrance, Calif., James, Oroville, Wash., Sgt. Harvey Meese, with the U. S. Marines
in Portage, Ind. and Louis, Springfield. Other survivors include two brothers, Raymond,
Springfield and Lowell, Oroville, Wash.; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Smith, Rogersville, Mrs.
Wilda Campbell, and Mrs. Arlene Pepper, of Springfield; 24 grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with
the Rev. Bee Branstetter officiating, Burial will be in Manley Cemetery near Nixa.
Meese, Lora Mae “Granny” (Keller) 15 Jul 1904 - 13 Sep 2000 CCH-N 20 Sep 2000
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Franklin & Charlotta (Sanders) Keller; married Milo C.
Meese 2 May 1881 - 28 Oct 1950]
Lora Mae "Granny" Meese, 96, Nixa, MO, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Wednesday,
September 13, 2000, in Christian Healthcare of Missouri, Nixa, Missouri. Lora was born
Friday, July 15, 1904, in Christian County, Mo., the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and
Charlotta Sanders Keller. She was a homemaker and member of the Protestant faith and a
life-long resident of Christian County. Her loving spirit will be sadly missed by her
family and all who knew her. Granny's first love was "kids". She also enjoyed raising
chickens, gardening and flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband,
Milo C. Meese in 1973, a son, Alfred (Frosty) Meese, her brothers, Wilbur, Walter, and
Roscoe, and her sisters, Ottie and Lizzie, and a step great-grandson, Brett Hendrickson.
She is survived by three sons, Don and his wife, Milly, Springfield, MO, Gene and his
wife, Dorothy, Bolivar, MO, and Gerald (Buck) and his wife, Vera, Clever, MO, a
daughter-in-law, Mary Meese, and a sister, Willa Rogers, both of Nixa, Mo, nine
grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2000, at Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, MO,
with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial followed at the Manly Cemetery under the
care of Harris Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804.
Meese, Milo C. “Baldy” 9 Sep 1902 - 1 Mar 1973 OH 8 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Son of Eddie & Bessie Jane (Young) Meese; married Lora M. Keller 15 Jul 1904
- 13 Sep 2000]
Nixa - Funeral services for Milo C. Meese, 70, of Rt. 2, Nixa, were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating, Burial was in
Manley Cemetery northwest of Nixa with graveside Masonic rites. A lifelong resident of
Christian County, Mr. Meese was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Gate of the

Temple Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Lora Mae; four sons, Alfred and Gerald,
both of Nixa, Donald of Springfield, and Gene of Kansas City; seven sisters, Mrs. Lucy
Stewart of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs.. Vesta Merritt of Lakewood, Calif., Mrs. Delphia
Keltner of Brookline, Mrs. Alpha Jackson and Mrs. Ruby Hacker, both of Springfield,
Mrs. Mele Owen of Belton, Mrs. Zella Owens of Sacramento, Calif.’ seven
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and five great
Grandchildren.
AND
Meese, Milo C. “Baldy” 9 Sep 1902 - 1 Mar 1973
[Note: Son of Edward & Bessie Jane (Young) Meese; married Lora Mae “Granny” Keller
15 Jul 1904 - 13 Sep 2000]
Funeral services for Milo C. Meese, 70, of Route 2, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday at the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial will be
in the Manley Cemetery northwest of Nixa with graveside Masonic rites. Mr. Meese died
at 1:20 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A lifelong resident of Christian
County, Mr. Meese was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Gate of the Temple
Masonic Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Lora Mae; four sons, Alfred and Gerald, both of
Route 2, Nixa; Donald of Springfield, and Gene of Kansas City; seven sisters, Mrs. Lucy
Stewart of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Vesta Merritt, of Lakewood Calif., Mrs. Delpha
Keltner, of Brookline, Mrs. Alpha Jackson and Mrs. Ruby Hacker, both of Springfield,
Mrs. Merle Owen, of Belton, Mrs. Zella Owens, of Sacramento, Calif.; seven
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1973 on it.
Meese, Mollie (Grider) 9 May 1889 - 21 Mar 1958
Mrs. Mollie Meese, 68, of 2330 North Travis, died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday in
Burge Hospital following a short illness. She was a resident of Springfield the past 37
years and belonged to Pythian Avenue Baptist Church and the Royal Neighbors Lodge.
Survivors include one son, George, 2688 East Division; three brothers, George Grider of
Rogersville, Sam Grider of Monett, and Charles Grider of Slagle; one sister, Mrs. Neva
Edwards of Springfield; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are
under direction of Klingner.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 14 March 1958)
Meese, Raymond 1908 - 23 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for Raymond Meese, 61, of Springfield were at 1 p.m. Friday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Thomas M. McClain officiating. Burial was in
Panther Valley Cemetery near Rogersville. A longtime resident of the Rogersville, Nixa
and Springfield areas, Mr. Meese was dead on arrival at 12:04 a.m. Tuesday, December
23, at Cox Medical Center following a sudden illness.
AND
Meese, Raymond
1908 - 1969
Raymond Meese, 61, of 2128 North Howard, was dead on arrival at 12:40 a.m.
today at Cox Medical Center following a sudden illness. A longtime resident of the
Rogersville, Nixa and Springfield areas, Mr. Meese was an employee of Bisman-Leggett

Manufacturing Company here and was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. Surviving
are his wife, Elsie M.; one daughter, Lois Mae, of the home; one brother, Lowell, of
Oroville, Wash.; and three sisters, Mrs. Arlene Pepper, 2623 West Harrison, Mrs. Lula
Smith and Mrs. Wilda Campbell, both of Rogersville. Arrangements will be announced
by Greenlawn.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1969 in the margin.
Meese, William A. 1870 - Feb 1939
Funeral services for William A. Meese were held this afternoon at Center Point
church with the Reverend Williamson of Rogersville officiating. Mr. Meese died at his
home, Route One, Rogersville, at 10 o’clock Saturday night. Surviving are his wife,
Telley; four daughters, Mrs. Lula Barber of Nixa, Mrs. Hattie Payne of near Springfield,
Mrs. Wilda Campbell and Mrs. Arleen Pepper of near Rogersville; three sons, Levi of
Springfield and Lowell and Raymond of near Rogersville and two brothers, Ed Meese of
Brookline and Tobe Meese of Springfield. Springfield Press, February 6 1939.
Mefford, Wanese "Peggy" 2 Apr 1929 - 9 Oct 2003
CCH-N 15 Oct 2003
Wanese "Peggy" Mefford, 74, of Sparta, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Peggy was born April 2, 1929, at Linden and lived
most of her life in Christian County. On Jan. 30, 1946, she was married to Paul Mefford,
to which union two sons were born. During her early childhood she was responsible for
several chores and worked on the farm with her three siblings. She developed a close
relationship with her brother, whom she asked to be laid beside at the cemetery. Peggy
was a loving mother to her family. Peggy was preceded in death by both parents, one
brother and two sisters. She is survived by her husband Paul, sons Steve Mefford and
wife Susie, Forsyth, Terry Mefford and wife Mary Jo, Miss., two grandchildren, five
great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Funeral services were
held Oct. 11 at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Paster Ben DeWitt officiating.
Burial followed in the Linden Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Mehl, Patricia D. (Deely) 7 Dec 1929 - 12 Sep 1975 OH 18 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of ? & Mary E. (?) Deely]
BILLINGS - Rosary services for Mrs. Patricia D. Mehl, 45, of Billings, will be at
7:30 p.m. today in Modern Chapel at Billings with Father Jerome Eschbacher officiating.
Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph Baptist Church in Billings with
burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Mrs. Mehl died at 3:55 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical
Center. Survivors not previously listed include her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Deely, Billings;
six brothers, Fay Deely and Allen McQuire, both of the state of California, C. L. Deely,
state of Texas, Raymond W. Deely, state of Florida, Charles E. Deely, state of Michigan
and O. W. McGuire of Branson. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Mildred Reynolds,
state of Kansas, Mrs. Mary E. Christopoulos, state of Michigan, Mrs. Catherine Reaves,
Springfield, Mrs. Alice Martha Delpercio, New York and Mrs. Veronica Mehl, Nevada.
Mehner, Amanda E. (Kirmse) 1 Nov 1911 - 17 Sep 1999 CCH-N 22 Sep 1999

[Note: Daughter of Karl and Emilie (Hacker) Kirmse; married 15 Sep 1940 Harry
Mehner]
Amanda E. Mehner, Ozark. Mo., age 87, died Sept. 17, 1999 at Ozark Riverview
Manor. Amanda was born Nov. 1, 1911 at Crosstown, Mo., to Karl and Emilie (Hacker)
Kirmse. She married Harry Mehner Sept. 15, 1940. Amanda was a retired International
Shoe Factory worker. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Harry,
who passed away April 15, 1957; a brother, August Kirmse, and two half brothers.
Amanda is survived by her son, Hilbert Mehner, Perryville, Mo., and her daughter
Maxine Trantham and her husband, Tommy, Ozark, Mo.; five grandchildren, Rachelle
Borgman, Kristina and Matthew Mehner, and Dale and Andrew Trantham; and one greatgrandchild, Stephanie Borgman. Amanda was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church
in Perryville. She was baptized at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, and later confirmed
at Zion Lutheran Church in Crosstown on April 5, 1925. Burial was Monday, Sept. 20, at
Zion Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Craig Otto officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Crosstown, MO.
Meier, Clara 18 Nov 1896 - 8 Feb 1975 OH 13 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Louise Meier]
OZARK - Services for Miss Clara Meier, 78, Chestnutridge, were at 2 p.m.
Monday at Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Clifford Day and Raymond Lloyd
officiating. Burial was at Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane. Miss Meier died at 9:50
a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. She was a lifelong
Chestnutridge resident and a member of the Chestnutridge Baptist Church. Survivors
include one brother, Emil of Chestnutridge and several nieces and nephews.
Meilner, Maxwell C. “Chromewheel”, Jr. 4 Oct 1911 - 27 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979
p5
[Note: married Lucille]
Services for Maxwell C. “Chromewheel” Meilner, 67, Nixa, were held Saturday
in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Lee Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Mr. Meilner died at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 27 in Everglades City, Fla. after a long illness. He was
vacationing there. Among those surviving were his wife, Lucille; a son, Max. both of
Nixa, two stepsons Dale Baggott, Cabool and Larry Baggott, with the U. S. Army in
Germany; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Watson, Lebanon; two brothers, Don, Brandenton,
Fla. and Eddie of New Lenox, Ill; three sisters, Mrs. Marge Friess, New Lenox, Ill., Mrs.
Jean Werner, Oak Forest, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Deneen, Blue Island, Ill.; 12 grandchildren
and two great grandchildren.
Meister, Junior Wayne 24 Oct 1937 - 26 Dec 1998 CCH-N 30 Dec 1998 & CCH-N 6
Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Wayne and Opal (Sexton) Meister; married 8 Oct 1993 Marynel Herd 29
Jul 1930 - 26 Dec 1998]
AND
Meister, Marynel (Herd) Watts 29 Jul 1930 - 26 Dec 1998 CCH-N 30 Dec 1998 &
CCH-N 6 Jan 1999

[Note: Daughter of Joseph and Meta (Brown) Herd; married 22 Sep 1950 Jack H. Watts
13 Sep 1927 - 13 May 1991; married 8 Oct 1993 Junior Wayne Meister 24 Oct 1937 - 26
Dec 1998]
Junior Wayne Meister, age 61, and Marynel Herd Watts Meister, age 68, of
Ozark, died Saturday, December 26, 1998 in Springfield from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Junior was born October 24, 1937 in Lawrence County and was the
son of Wayne and Opal (Sexton) Meister. Junior graduated from Miller High School. He
was employed by Associated Grocers in Springfield. Junior is survived by: his parents of
Neosho; two sisters, Shirley Lankford, Seneca, and Janice Fritchey, Neosho; nieces; and
nephews. On October 8, 1993 Junior and Marynel were married. They were members of
the Seminole Baptist Church. Marynel was born July 29, 1930 in Chadwick and was the
daughter of Joseph and Meta (Brown) Herd. On September 22, 1950 she and Jack H.
Watts were married. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1991. Her parents and a
brother, Carol Herd, also preceded her in death. She had previously worked for a bank
and telephone office. Marynel is survived by: her daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and
Kent Newby, Exeter; three grandchildren, Sarah Beth, Rebecca Leigh and Lucas Cole
Newby; a brother Joe D. Herd, Chadwick; Pearl Watts, Cassville; nieces; and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Meister were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. William Fortson officiating. Burial for Marynel
followed in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, Chadwick. Burial for Junior was at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Red Oak Cemetery, east of Carthage. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Monday,
December 28, in the funeral home.
Mellers, Marietta (Leidy) 5 Jul 1923 - 24 May 2006 SN-L 28 May 2006 & SN-L 29
May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Katherine (Phillips) Leidy; married 10 May 1943 James
Edwin Mellers]
Marietta Mellers, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away
peacefully on May 24, 2006, in St. John's Regional Hospital. She was born in Springfield,
Missouri, on July 5, 1923, to Fred and Katherine Phillips Leidy. Marietta was a graduate
of Springfield Senior High School and a life- long resident of Springfield. On May 10,
1943, Marietta married James Edwin Mellers. Together they shared 63 wonderful years
of marriage, supported by the love of their sons, Frederick Paul and Edwin James and
their families. Marietta and Jim opened Mellers Photo Labs in 1946, which he and their
sons operated until 2001. With the success of Mellers Photo, Marietta and Jim were so
pleased to be able to give back to the community they loved as generous benefactors of
several organizations, including The Girls' Club, Southwest Baptist University, the
Southwest Missouri Humane Society, and the Dickerson Park Zoo. Marietta and Jim
were responsible for 45 animal additions to the zoo, most notably the purchase of
elephants, Mr. Ed and Pinky. They were also supporters of the San Diego Zoo. Marietta
loved animals of any sort, but she was especially fond of any type of dog, as many of her
neighbors will attest. Marietta was a member of Glenstone Baptist Church. She had a
deep and abiding faith in God, which sustained her over several years of failing health.
Before her health began to decline, Marietta enjoyed traveling with Jim and their friends,
golfing with her buddies at Twin Oaks, lunching with her friends, and most of all,
spending time with her sons and grandchildren. She loved to watch scary movies and old

movies of any type. She also enjoyed keeping up on the latest Hollywood news. Even as
her health declined, Marietta remained in touch with her many friends by phone and by
note, often sending her trademark vase of three beautiful roses. Marietta was preceded in
death by her parents and brother, Bill Leidy. She is survived by her husband, Jim; son,
Fred; son, Ed and his wife, Jane, all of Springfield, Mo. She is also survived by six
grandchildren, Melissa Mellers Kehrli and her husband, Adam, Denver, Colo.; Madeline
Mellers, Denver, Colo.; Neil Mellers, Nixa, MO.; Ashley Russell Yakes and her husband,
Michael, Chicago, Ill.; Rachel Russell Aarden and her husband, Jeroen, Basel,
Switzerland; Joseph Russell, Springfield; and great-grandson, Jackson Kehrli, Denver,
Colo. Other survivors include her brother, Harry Leidy and his wife, Eula Mae, Nixa;
niece, Nancy Wallis and her husband, Tom, Nixa; nephew, Rick Leidy and his wife,
Janet, Fair Grove, Mo.; and Sharon Mellers, mother of Neil, Nixa. A memorial service
celebrating Marietta's life will be Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the GormanScharpf Funeral Home with Pastor Pat Ward of Glenstone Baptist Church officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service. A private
interment will be held prior to the memorial service at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Friends of the Zoo, 3043 N. Fort,
Springfield, MO 65803 or to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton
Rd., Springfield, MO 65803. Marietta Mellers was a very special person. We shall all
miss her deeply.
Melton, Alpha “Alf” 4 Nov 1894 - 21 Mar 1972 CCR 30 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: married Nannie]
Funeral services for Alf Melton, 77, Walnut Shade, were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday
in the Clarkson Chapel at Forsyth with the Rev. Mitchell Dunn officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Memorial Park in Branson, Mr. Melton, a lifelong resident of Taney County, died
at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday at his home following an apparent heart attack. He was a member of
the Pentecostal Church. Survivors are his wife, Nannie; two daughters, Mrs. Margaret
Thorne, Leesville, La. and Mrs. Joan Threadgill, Abilene, Tex.; a brother, Floyd “Punk”
Melton, Rockaway Beach; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Estep, Forsyth; four grandchildren and a
great grandchild.
Melton, Alta Alcie (Jones) 4 Mar 1905 - 10 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: Daughter of James J. & Tina (Kerr) Jones; married Ward Clifford Melton 4 Dec
1904 - 19 Jul 1978]
Graveside services for Alta Melton, 76, Maplewood, formerly of Nixa, were held
Nov. 12 in Payne Cemetery with Phillip Flemming officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Melton died Nov. 10 in Chesterfield Manor Nursing
Home, Chesterfield, after a long illness. She was a native of Nixa, having moved to the
St. Louis area in 1928. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Doris Young, Chesterfield; a
sister, Mrs. Delilah Stiffler, Nixa; and two grandchildren.
Melton, Ancel Marion 15 Dec 1855 - 14 Feb 1941 CCR 20 Feb 1941 p 1
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Jane “Polly” (Pendleton) Melton; married Abigail
Landers; married Margaret Naomi “Oma” (Atteberry) Casebolt; married 30 Jun 1895
Laura Neoma Plank 15 Jul 1871 - 16 Jun 1957]

Ancel Marion Melton’s parents, James Madison and Mary Jane Melton moved
from Tennessee to Christian County near Linden where Ancel was born December 15,
1855. He spent his life in Christian County, passing away February 14, 1941 at the age of
85 years, 1 month and 29 days. He was married to Abigail Landers. To this union were
born two children, Mrs. Myrtle Koch of Springfield and a son who died in infancy. He
then married Oma Atterberry and to this union were born three children, Mrs. Ida
Hooting and Ben Melton both of Ontario, California and Mrs. Bessie Hansen, who
preceded him in death three years ago. Both his wives preceded him in death. Then, he
married June 30, 1895 Laura Neoma Plank. To them was born one daughter, Mrs. Ellis
Kissee of Ozark, Missouri. Besides his widow and children, he leaves to mourn his
departure three brothers, Thomas Dillard of Selmore, Joseph E. of Spokane and John D.
of Ontario, California, a host of other relatives and friends. Many years ago, he united
with the Christian Church. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, February 16, at the
Kissee residence at 2:00 p. m. by Rev. Floyd Hanks with burial in the Glenn Cemetery
under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark.
Melton, Andy 3 Oct 1907 - 7 Nov 1967 CCR 9 Nov 1967 p 1
[Note: Son of Joseph E. "Jodie" & Mary Jauncie (Bilyeu) Melton; married Aggie M.
DeLisle 3 Oct 1901 - 21 Dec 1994]
Andy Melton, 60, Route 1, Ozark died at 6:55 a.m. Tuesday at Springfield Baptist
Hospital after an illness of several weeks. Mr. Melton was a farmer, and for the past
several years drove a bus for the Spokane School district. He was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Aggie of the home; one son
Richard, Highlandville; two daughters, Mrs. Zoe Moore and Mrs. Jane Cummings, both
of Route 1, Ozark; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Other survivors are two
brothers, Harve, Highlandville, and Landon, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Lewis,
Spokane, Mrs. Bama McCullough, Sparta and Mrs. Rena Bridges, Ozark. Services were
at 2:30 p.m. today in Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu
officiating, assisted by the Rev. Hugh Schultz. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
[ Obit of Sarah Jane DeLisle 87 dated 2 Oct 1967 says she lived with her daughter, Aggie
Melton.]
Melton, Benjamin H. 12 Oct 1888 - 21 Nov 1964 CCR 26 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Ancel Marion & Margaret Naomi "Oma" (Atterberry) Melton; married
Gertrude Blevins 30 Mar 1892 - 6 Dec 1977]
B. H. “Ben” Melton, 76, a retired Ozark farmer, was pronounced dead on arrival
early Saturday early Saturday at St, John’s Hospital in Springfield. He had been ill only a
short time. Mr. Melton, a blacksmith for several years in the Stone County community of
Hootentown, was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Survivors are his wife,
Gertrude of the home; three sons, Ward, Springfield, Howard, Ozark and Leroy, Ontario,
Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Koch, Route 1, Nixa and Mrs. Anna Kissee, Route 1,
Ozark; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.

Melton, Beverly "Bev" Jo (Maples) 22 Feb 1935 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 10 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Nica (Graves) Maples]
Beverly "Bev" Jo Maples Melton, 71, Fair Grove, formerly of Springfield, passed
away at 3:21 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006, in the Woodland Manor, Springfield. She was
born on February 22, 1935, in Clever, Missouri, to Charlie and Nica (Graves) Maples.
Survivors include one son, Michael Melton and one granddaughter, Annie, both of the
home; one sister, Bea Shaddox of Mt. Vernon; three brothers, Bob Maples of Willow
Springs, Harold and Melvin Maples, both of Miller; and several nieces and nephews. Her
parents, five brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services, under the
direction of Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, Miller, will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 11, 2006, in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dale Grubaugh
officiating. Burial will follow in the Round Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to
7:30 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Southwest Hospice or the Round Grove Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
Melton, Brian Matthew 25 Oct 1974 - 25 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Roger L. & Patricia (Jackson) Melton]
NIXA - Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger L. Melton,
Route 1, Nixa, were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa, with
the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Nixa. the infant
died shortly after birth at 2:15 a.m. today in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Surviving, in
addition to his parents, are two brothers, Roger L., Jr. and Timothy Wade of the home;
his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Melton, Springfield;; his maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Ruby Jackson, Nixa; and his paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ethyl
Brown, Springfield.
Melton, Clell, Jr. 1 Jun 1935 - 10 Jan 1997 CCH-N 15 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Clell & Clarice (Hall) Melton; married Barbara]
Clell Junior Melton, 61, Oldfield, died at 5:10 p.m. on Friday, January 10, in Cox
Medical Center South. Mr. Melton was born June 1, 1935 in Ozark, the son of Clell and
Clarice (Hall) Melton. He was a machine operator for Toombs & Co. for over twenty
years. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County and he enjoyed fishing, horseback
riding and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two daughters and their
husbands, Judy and Dennis Walles, Galena, and Joyce and Joel Tennis, Sparta; a son and
his wife, Jeffrey and Sebina Melton, Oldfield; two stepdaughters and their husbands,
Debbie and Gary Arnn and Cathy and Rodney Koster, all of Springfield; two stepsons
and their wives, Micky and Sherri Millstead and Gary and Keely Millstead, all of
Springfield; three special children and their spouses, Jackie and Cindy Smith, Chadwick,
Harvey and Angela Smith, Oldfield, and Joyce and Johnny Case, Sparta; two brothers,
Jimmie Melton, Oldfield and Brian Melton, Springfield; a sister, Shanna Murray,
Springfield; twenty-eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his parents, a daughter, Jackie Melton, and a brother, Eugene Melton. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Melton, Claude Hurshel 18 May 1921 - 11 Apr 1992 NN-E 15 Apr 1992

[Note: Son of Rev. Ephraim & Pearl Mae (Jackson) Melton; married 8 Dec 1946 Opal
Mildred Smythe 2 Jul 1918 - 20 Sep 1998]
Claude Hurshel Melton, 70, died at 9:20 a.m. Saturday, April 11 in Riverview
Manor, Ozark, following a long illness. He was born May 18, 1921 in Christian County,
the son of the Rev. Ephriam and Pearl Mae Jackson Melton. He lived most of his life in
the Highlandville area, and was a veteran of World War II. On Dec. 8, 1946, he was
united in marriage to Opal Smythe. He was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James Melton; two sisters, Glessie
Nybeck and Lora Ethel Carney; and a grandson, Anthony Raydean Thompson. Survivors
include his wife, Opal; a daughter and son-in-law, Meda and Ray Thompson; a
granddaughter, Twilla Lightfoot, and her husband, Mick; a grandson, Christopher
Thompson; two great-grandchildren, Douglas and Ashley Lightfoot, Walnut Grove; a
brother, Lester Eugene Melton, Springfield; five sisters, Lucy Sage, Grand Junction,
Colo., Martha Brown, Flora Dublinski, and Mary Segar, all of Ozark, and Nola Depoli,
Springfield; nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday in
Adams Funeral Home with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in Spokane
Cemetery.
Melton, Clifford 24 Feb 1890 - 12 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Stephen Decatur & Lucy Ann (Melton) Melton]
Clifford Melton, 80, of Springfield, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center. Mr. Melton was a disabled veteran of World War I and was a longtime resident of
Christian County. Survivors include a son, Joseph Melton of Springfield; three sisters,
Mrs. Birdie McGinnis of Ozark, Mrs. Lucie Von Marenholz and Mrs. Flora Bray, both of
Seattle, Wash.; his step-mother, Mrs. S. D. Melton of Kilgore, Tex.; four half-brothers,
Virgil of Kilgore, Tex, Harold of Kansas City, Loyce of Gridley, Calif., and Everett of
Joplin; two half-sisters, Mrs. Nola Whisman of Henderson, Tex. and Mrs. Bessie Cottrell
of Tyler, Tex. and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home with Edward Buttram and Joe Sponaugle officiating. Burial
will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Melton, Clifford 24 Feb 1899 - 23 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy Ann (Tatum) Melton; married Agnes
Deffenderfer 24 Sep 1901 - 23 Jun 1986]
Clifford Melton, 89, of Ozark, died at 2:12 a.m. March 23 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Melton were held Saturday in the Harris Chapel; Ozark,
with Rev. Harold Mayes and Dr. Emory Elmore officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Mr. Melton was a retired farmer, and a lifelong resident of Christian County.
He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Mr. Melton is survived by several
nieces and nephews.
Melton, Darrell D. d 9 Jul 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
[Note: Son of Carl & ? (Dwyer) Melton]
Darrell D. Melton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Melton, of Joplin, was killed Sunday,
July 9, in a car wreck near the Missouri-Kansas line. He was a grandson of Mrs. M.E.
Dwyer of Sparta. Other survivors besides his parents and grandmother include two

brothers, Bobbie and Clifton, of the home, a sister, Mrs. Don Matson of Dallas, Texas;
and a nephew, Lloyd Matson, also of Dallas. Funeral services at Dunnweig July 11 were
attended by Mr. and Mrs. George House, Sr., of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert House
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Campbell and Mrs L.E. Kerby and son, all of
Springfield and Mrs. Florence Staton of Sparta.
Melton, Dennis Wayne 22 Jan 1952 - 19 Sep 1963
CCR 26 Sep 1963
[Note: Son of Harve E. & Opal (Magers) Melton]
Funeral services for Dennis Wayne Melton, 11, who died of leukemia in St.
John's Hospital Thursday night, were at 1 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. He was the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Harve Melton of Highlandville.
Melton, Denny 4 Oct 1910 - 18 Sep 2006 SN-L 19 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of William M. & Annis J, Melton; grandson of Ansel Marion & Margaret
(Willoughby) Melton; great grandson of Jacob & Lucy (Matthews) Melton; married 1928
Freda "Marguerite" Pearson who died 1957; married 1962 Mary (Oldham) Johnson
Denny Melton, 96 years old, died on Sunday, September 18, 2006, of old age, in
peace and without pain, at Quail Creek Neighborhood Communities. Born on October 4,
1910, to William and Annis Melton, he grew up and lived all of his life in the Springfield
area. From childhood to his young adult life, Denny was passionate about sports and
hunting and was proud of the time he spent in Boy Scouting. He was in the first group of
Scouts to attend Camp Arrowhead in 1920. In 1998, he was proud to receive an Honorary
Eagle Scout Award for having before finished his Eagle Scout Project over half a century
ago. During parts of the 1920's and 1930's, his love of baseball took him on tour with the
Springfield Merchants and a baseball career was cut short with the coming of The Great
Depression. In 1928, he married his first wife, Freda "Marguerite" Pearson, the mother of
his two children, David Gordon Melton in 1934 and Rebecca Lynn Melton-Shannon in
1946. After a long illness, he suffered the loss of his first wife in 1957, two weeks before
the birth of his first grandchild, Todd David Melton. In 1959, his first wife's namesake,
Teresa "Marguerite" Melton, was born. Later, two additional granddaughters brought
more joy to the family, Amy Lynn Shannon and Kimberly Ann Shannon. Over the years,
he would be given six great-grandsons and one great God-granddaughter, Mary. In 1962,
a welcome addition to the family came with his marriage to his second wife, Mary
Oldham-Johnson, who fondly was named "GrandMary" and has been much loved by the
family these forty some years. In 2002, he and his wife endured the tragic loss of their
son, David Melton, the renowned author and illustrator and children's book publisher.
"Hard Worker" could really have been Denny Melton's last name. It was noticed that he
was never seen to be walking, always running. In the Depression years and throughout
World War II, he ran an ice route and, at night, sowed flour sacks at a mill to make extra
money. He never took holidays off, because he could get time and a half pay. Later, he
would serve 35 years at the Federal Prison in Springfield as the Athletic Director. He
never missed one day of work, even when he was sick. Upon retirement, he took time to
enjoy friends, hunt, play golf, attend First Baptist Church and to have more time to be a
father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Surviving are his wife, Mary Melton of
Springfield and resident of Quail Creek Neighborhood Communities, and his daughter,

Rebecca Shannon of Indianapolis; daughter-in-law, Nancy Thatch-Melton of Mission,
Kan.; grandson, Todd David Melton of Mission, Kan.; granddaughter, Teresa Marguerite
Melton-Symon of Mission, Kan., and her husband, Jon G. Symon, and their great Goddaughter, Mary Andrews of Raytown, Mo; granddaughter, Amy Lynn Shannon-Moore
and her husband, Nathan Moore, and three great-grandsons, Daniel, Hunter and Aaron
Moore, all of Indianapolis; granddaughter, Kimberly Ann Shannon-Nolt and her husband,
Mark Nolt, and three sons, Mahlon, Pearson and Owen, all of Columbia, S.C.; a niece,
Emma Lou Martin of Springfield; and devoted neighbors, Norine Wooldridge and her
son, John. He was preceded in death by his son, David Gordon Melton; his first wife and
the mother of his children, Marguerite Pearson-Melton; and by three brothers and two
sisters. Visitation will be held at the Melton residence at 2503 South Ferguson on
Saturday, September 23, 2006, between 1 and 5 p.m. Please bring special remembrances
of Denny Melton to share. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Boy Scouts of America, The Ozarks Trails
Council, 1616 South Eastgate Avenue, Springfield, MO 65809, 417-883-1636.
AND
Melton, Denny 4 Oct 1910 - 17 Sep 2006 SN-L 26 Sep 2006
In Memory Of Denny Melton On September 17, 2006, at 10:25 p.m., Denny
Melton, age 96, of Springfield, had a divine appointment with his heavenly father.
Enduring several years of failing health, he showed remarkable strength and courage. He
and his wife of 43 years, Mary (Oldham) Melton, were completely devoted to each other.
Denny departed knowing that Mary would continue to be loved and cared for by both
family and friends. Due to Mary's fragile health, Denny wished his passing to be simple
and without fanfare. He chose cremation with the anticipation that one day his remains
would be put with Mary and other deceased family members. He is deeply missed, but
will never be forgotten. His loving daughter, Becky (Melton) Shannon Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospices of Springfield at 1465 E. Primrose.
Melton, Dillard 11 Jul 1863 - 29 May 1939 CCR 1 Jun 1939 p 1
[Note: Son of B. Benjamin & Melissa Caroline “Cal” (Elkins) Melton; married 31 Jul
1890 Emily Jane Barnhart who died 1895; married 5 Mar 1899 Laura Johnson 11 Dec
1869 - 3 May 1941]
Dillard Melton was born July 11, 1863 and departed this life May 29, 1939 in the
home of Cal and John Johnson. He was united in marriage to Emily Jane Barnhart of
Texas County on the 31st day of July 1890. She departed this life about 1895. To this
union was born one son, Chalice Melton of Washington State. He was then united in
marriage to Laura Johnson March 5, 1899. He leaves to mourn his departure the wife and
son, two brothers, Jack Melton of Sparta and Jim Melton of Denver, Colorado, one sister,
Willie Fowler of Sparta and a host of other friends and relatives. Funeral services were
held May 31, 2:30 p.m. at Monger Cemetery by Brother Ross Anderson with burial in
Monger Cemetery under direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark.
AND
Melton, Dillard 11 Jul 1863 - 29 May 1939 CCR 8 Jun 1939 p 5 col 1
from; Nubbin Hill Items

Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Fowler and Mrs. and Mrs. Oren Fowler were called Monday to
the home of Cal and John Johnson where Dillard Melton, brother of Mrs. Fowler, had
passed away. Mr. Melton died Sunday night about 12 o’clock. He was born in Cannon
County, Tennessee near Murpheesborough. He came to Missouri with his parents,
Benjamin and Caroline Melton at age eight. Except for some years spent in Washington
State, he has lived in Christian County ever since. He was the seventh of eleven children.
Left to mourn his passing two brothers, Jack Melton of Sparta and J. B. Melton of
Denver, Colorado and one sister, Mrs. M. H. Fowler of Sparta, his wife Laura of the
home, one son Chalis Melton of Seattle, Washington and two granddaughters of
Washington. Mr. & Mrs. Verril McCoy and Mr. & Mrs. Walt Elkins were Tuesday
dinner guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Nix. They called in the afternoon at the
home of Cal and John Johnson near Reed Bridge where the body of Dillard Melton lay in
state. Mr. Melton was the uncle of Mrs. Nix.
Melton, Donald Gene 29 Jun 1938 - 18 Feb 1955
CCR 24 Feb 1955 p4
[Note: Son of J. Ward & ? (?) Melton]
Funeral services for Donald Gene Melton, 16, who died February 18 at the home
of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Ward Melton at Ozark, were held Sunday afternoon in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Survivors include his parents, And two younger brothers, Jimmy and Howard of the
home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Melton of Ozark; and the maternal
grandparents, Mr. Cleve Slane and Mrs. Bertha Lynch, both of Ontario, Calif. Donald
Gene was stricken with muscular dystrophy at an early age and was invalided during the
past few years. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses which he symbolized by
baptism on July 8, 1954
Melton, Earl Eugene 7 Jul 1922 - 26 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p1
[Note: Son of William Hobart & Jessie I. (Brazeale) Melton; married 3 Oct 1942 Lola
Mae Bridges
AND
Herston, Lyman T. 28 Apr 1897 - 25 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Horace Greeley and Della Azalia (Bray) Herston]
Heart Attacks Claims Two
Apparent heart attacks claimed two well-known Ozark residents early this week.
Lyman Herston, 76, died at his home Sunday at 10:15 a.m. The second victim was
Eugene Melton, 51, a lifelong resident of the Selmore and Ozark communities, died at his
home at about 3:50 a.m. Monday.
AND
Melton, Earl Eugene 7 Jul 1922 - 26 Nov 1973 OH 29 Nov 1973 p4
[Note: Son of William Hobart & Jessie I. (Brazeale) Melton; married 3 Oct 1942 Lola
Mae Bridges]
Funeral services for Eugene Melton, 51, a resident of Ozark, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel with the Revs. Arthur Page and Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Ozark
community, he was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church and served as chairman of
the board of deacons there. Mr. Melton had been a driver for the Christian County Gas

Company for the past 16 years. Surviving are his wife, Iola; one daughter, Peggy Jean of
the home and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Melton, Ozark.
Melton, Earl H. 1908 - 12 Oct 1952CCR 16 Oct 1952 p8
[Note: son of Claud & Nannie (Grider) Melton]
Earl H. Melton, 44, a former resident of Highlandville, died Sunday afternoon,
Oct. 12 at his home in the Richwood community east of Nixa where he had lived the last
12 years. Mr. Melton, who recently returned home after 17 days in a hospital suffered a
heart attach several days ago. He was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Marguerite of the home on route 1, Nixa; two sons, Richard and Roger,
both of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Orlen Keysser of Highlandville; three brothers, Wade
Melton of Nixa, Ward Melton of St. Louis and Frank Edwards of Pittsburg, Kan, three
sisters, Mrs. Doyle Lord of Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Richard Donahue of Daly City, Calif and
Mrs. Floyd Blue of Springfield. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the
Nixa Baptist Church with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Fred Jackman officiating.
Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Melton, Edmond Pendleton 26 Dec 1847 - 3 Mar 1929 CCR 7 Mar 1929 p 1
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Jane “Polly” (Pendleton) Melton; grandson of
Jacob & Lucy (Matthews) Melton and Ben and Ann (Elkins) Pendleton; married 1 Sep
1872 Lucy A. Tatum 28 Apr 1857 - 26 Dec 1916; married 27 May 1923 Icy Gimlen]
Edmond Melton, a Civil War veteran was born in Tennessee December 26, 18 47,
and departed this life very suddenly at his home in Highlandville, March 3rd 1929, being
82 years, 2 months and 2 days of age. He came to Christian County with his parents at
age 5 years. He was married to Lucy A. Tatum September 1st 1873. To this union 11
children were born 7 girls and 4 girls - Jimmie, Jesse, Willie, Randolph, Bedford, Robert
and Clifford; Sophronia, Ada, Minnie and Mettie, all of whom survive him. He was
converted at the age of 35 years. On December 26, 1916, he was saddened by the death of
his companion. He then married Icy Gimlen on May 27, 1923. Uncle Ed, as he was
affectionately known, had been a paralytic invalid for the past 2 1/2 years. During all this
time, he bore his affliction with patience, always ready and willing to go when he might
be called. He leaves to mourn his departure besides his wife and children 36
grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 4 brothers - Ancel , Tommie, Joe and John D.
Funeral services were at Selmore Baptist Church Monday, March 4th at 2:00 p.m. by
Rev. Claborn, with burial in Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of T. B. Chaffin.
Same issue page 4: Mrs. Ellis Kissee is ill in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M.
Melton. Mrs. Melton also has a severe cold.
Melton, Elizabeth (Pruitt) 25 Sep 1917 - 12 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of James C. & Emma (Nokes) Pruitt; married Jack Melton]
NIXA - Mrs. Elizabeth Melton, Pico Rivera, Calif. died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday
in a hospital there. She was a graduate of Nixa High School and had lived in California
20 years. Survivors are her husband, Jack; a son Douglas of the home; her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Pruitt, Nixa; three brothers, Buford, La Habra, Calif, Randall and Joe, both
of Nixa and a sister, Mrs. June Brown, Wichita. Funeral arrangements are under direction
of Harris.

Melton, Elva Lee (McConnell) 28 Dec 1911 - 12 Sept 2002
[Note: Daughter of Ross T. & Myrtle (Wisner) McConnell; married 1 Nov 1930 Max
Melton 1 Feb 1911 - 19 Jan 1997]
Mrs. Elva Lee Melton, 90, died in Arlington, TX, Thursday, Sept. 12, following a
stroke. Born in Ozark, MO, Nov. 28, 1911, Mrs. Melton was married to Max Melton who
preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Melton lived in Japan, Alaska, Turkey and various
other places while traveling with her husband, who worked for the government. The
couple retired to the Austin area where they lived for approximately 27 years. Mrs.
Melton was a member of the Eastern Star for many years. She belonged to the
Community Church in Kingsland, TX. Survivors include her daughter, Betsy Overholser
of Arlington; a granddaughter, Laurie Vold of Welsh, MN; five great-grandchildren; and
several other relatives in Springfield, MO. Mrs. Melton was preceded in death by her son,
Max R. Melton and her granddaughter, Dana Melton. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, MO. A graveside service will be per formed
Sunday, Sept. 15 at 2 p.m. in Richwood Cemetery in Ozark. The family requests that
expressions of sympathy be donated to the person’s favorite charity. Springfield NewsLeader, September 14, 2002.
Melton, Ephraim, Rev. 10 Jul 1887 - 30 Jan 1974 Springfield Daily News 1 Feb 1974
[Note: Son of Greenberry & Manerva Jane (Handy) Melton; married Pearl Mae Jackson
15 Nov 1895 - 8 May 1965]
OZARK - The Rev. Ephraim Melton, 86, of Highlandville, died at 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Ozark and Highlandville
communities, he was a retired Baptist minister and farmer. During his career, he was
pastor of churches in Christian, Taney and Stone counties. The Rev. Melton was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Highlandville. Surviving are his wife, Pearl; two
sons, Claude of Highlandville and Gene of Republic; seven daughters, Mrs. Ethel Carney,
Springfield, Mrs. Lucy Sage, Grand Junction, Colo., Mrs. Martha Brown, Highlandville,
Mrs. Jane Nybeck, Waukegan, Ill., Mrs. Flora Henry, Belton, Mo., Mrs. Nola Culbertson,
St. Louis and Mrs. Mary Segars, of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Redfearn,
Ozark, and Mrs. Dicy DeVries, Springfield; a grandson, Efton of Willard, a
granddaughter, Mrs. Eula Long, also of Willard, both raised in the home; and 36 other
grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church of Highlandville with the Rev. Gary
Robnettt and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Melton, Eugene 25 Feb 1933 - 20 Sep 1955
CCR 29 Sep 1955 p4
[note: card of thanks, rather than an obituary - Chaffin record gives parents as Mr. & Mrs.
Clell Melton & cause of death crushed chest]
Words cannot express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kind words and
deeds of sympathy offered in the recent death of our son and grandson, Eugene Melton.
We especially wish to thank the boys in uniform. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin and son and Rev.
Floyd Hanks. Mr. and Mrs. Clell Melton and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Rube Melton
and other relatives

Melton, Fay Marie (Biers) 1 Jun 1918 - 28 Mar 2004 SN-L 30 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Carl R. & Minnie M. (Rainey) Biers; married 18 Jul 1936 Leonard
Melton 30 Sep 1912 - 8 Nov 2004 ]
Fay Marie Melton, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2004, in
James River Care Center, Springfield. She was born June 1, 1918, near Ozark. On July
18, 1936, she and Leonard Melton were united in marriage by Rev. Albert Gray at
Chestnutridge. She was baptized in the Finley River near Riverside Inn at the age of
fourteen. She was presently a member of First Baptist Church in Nixa. Fay was a loving
mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors
include, her husband of 67 years, Leonard; four children, Rose Guffey and husband, Bob,
of Springfield, Nora Maynard and husband, Bill, of Higley, Arizona, Leonard Ray
Melton and wife, Violet, of Republic, and Rolland Melton and wife, Linda, of Eldon; a
sister, Bonnie Gardner and husband, Jack, of Gig Harbor, Washington; a half-sister, Rita
Spickard and husband, Tim, of Ozark; two half brothers, Carl Biers, Jr., of Florida, and
Johnnie Biers and wife, Jodie, of Ozark; sixteen grandchildren; thirty five greatgrandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. She also leaves behind a host of nieces;
nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and
Minnie Biers and a sister, Evelyn Crowe. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April
2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ron Melton, Rev. Brandin Melton, and
Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to First Baptist Church of Nixa, Building Fund.
AND
Melton, Fay Marie (Biers) 1 Jun 1918 - 28 Mar 2004 CCH-N 07 Apr 2004
Fay Marie Melton, 85, Nixa, died Sunday, March 28, 2004 in James River Care
Center, Springfield. She was born June 1, 1918 near Ozark. On July 18, 1936 she and
Leonard Melton were united in marriage by Rev. Albert Gray at Chestnutridge. She was
baptized in the Finley River near Riverside Inn at the age of 14. She was presently a
member of First Baptist Church in Nixa. Melton was a loving mother and grandmother
and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Carl and Minnie Biers; and a sister, Evelyn Crowe. Survivors include her
husband of 67 years, Leonard; four children, Rose Guffey and husband Bob, Springfield,
Nora Maynard and husband Bill, Higley, Ariz., Leonard Ray Melton and wife Violet,
Republic, Rolland Melton and wife Linda, Eldon; a sister, Bonnie Gardner and husband
Jack, Gig Harbor, Wash.; a half-sister, Rita Spickard and husband Tim, Ozark; two half
brothers, Carl Biers Jr., Florida, and Johnnie Biers and wife Jodie, Ozark; 16
grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. She also leaves
behind a host of nieces; nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
April 2 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Revs. Ron Melton, Brandin Melton, and
Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation
was from 6-8 p.m. April 1 in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
First Baptist Church of Nixa, Building Fund.
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Melton, Frances Callie (Fuller) 11 Nov 1868 - 27 May 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950

[Note: Daughter of John & Mary (Darnell) Fuller; married fifth aft 1930 Ulysses S.
“Jack” Melton 22 Oct 1866 - 1 Jun 1944; tombstone gives first name as Kelley Frank]
Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Callie Fuller Melton of Ozark, who died May
27, were held Wednesday, May 31, at the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel, followed by
burial in the Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Melton was 82, and the widow of Jack Melton. She
was born November 11, 1868 at Huntington, Tenn., the daughter of John and Mary
Darnell Fuller. She was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by two infant daughters, one step-daughter, five husbands, two brothers, two sisters
and her parents. Survivors include three brothers, John, Carlos and Vernon Fuller; and
two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Rumley and Mrs. Mattie Brandon, all of Huntington, Tenn.
Melton, Gertrude “Gertie” (Blevins) 30 Mar 1892 - 6 Dec 1977 15 Dec 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of James H. & Lucinda "Lucy" (Wheeler) Blevins; married Benjamin
H. Melton 12 Oct 1888 - 21 Nov 1964]
OZARK - Mrs. Gertrude Melton, 85, Ozark, died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. Mrs. Melton was a member of Selmore
Christian Church. Survivors include three sons, Howard, Ozark, James Ward,
Springfield, and LeRoy, Ontario, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Kermit Harp, Nixa and Mrs.
Mearl Haworth, Nixa; two brothers, Fred Blevins, Nixa and Radford Blevins, Ontario,
Calif.; nine grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Melton, H. E. “Gene” “Slugger” 20 Mar 1929 - 21 Mar 2004 SN-L 24 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Rex Harold & Lorene B. (Walton) Melton; married Loraine Joyce
Edwards]
H. E. "Gene" "Slugger" Melton, 75, Springfield, passed away at 11:51 p.m.
Sunday, March 21, 2004, in Cox Medical Center South. Mr. Melton was born March 20,
1929, in Springfield, the son of late Rex Harold and Lorene B. (Walton) Melton. He was
united in marriage to Loraine Joyce Edwards, who preceded him in death in 1980. He
served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War. He worked for the
Frisco Railroad for more than 40 years and spent all of his life in Springfield. After the
death of his first wife, he was united in marriage to Rita in 1986. He was a member of the
V.F.W., the Retired Frisco Auxiliary and the 449 Boxing Club in the 1940's, where he
won the title of city champ. He loved anything to do with race tracks and served as an
area and local racing official for 17 years, where he had the privilege of working with
racing legends such as Rusty Wallace, Larry Phillips, Mark Maring, Willie Crane, Ken
Schrader, Mike Wallace, David Goldsberry and many more. He also enjoyed spending
time at his cabin on Table Rock Lake. Mr. Melton had a special place in his heart for the
Springfield Boys Club, Kiwanis Club and Boy Scouts of America, and worked tirelessly
in these organizations to promote the betterment of youth. He was Scout Master for Boy
Scout Troop 21 for many years. He also coached many youth basketball and baseball
teams in conjunction with the Boys Club and Springfield Kiwanis Club. Survivors
include his wife, Rita; three sons, Phillip Melton and wife, Paula, of Richland Hills,
Texas, Chuck Melton, of Brighton, Mo., and John Melton and wife, Micki, of
Springfield; five grandchildren, Michelle Melton, Mark Melton, Sean Melton, Jared
Melton and Dillon Melton; one great-grandchild, Hannah Melton; one brother, Jack
Melton, of Springfield; four step children, Karen Gilbert and companion, Jarrell Saladin,

David Kauffman, Phillip Kauffman and wife, Joani, and Teresa Schaeffer and husband,
Steve, all of Springfield; nine step grandchildren, Susie Gilbert, Bret Kauffman, Kori
Kauffman, Ronna Kauffman, Ryan Kauffman, Kristin Kauffman, Marc Kauffman, Andy
Kauffman and Brandon Schaeffer and wife, Sara; and six step great-grandchildren, Jacob
and Jeremy Smith, Jason, Aron and Kerra Kauffman and Joseph Schaeffer. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004, in Hicks-Hicks Funeral Service
at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 24, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Boys Club of Springfield or a charity of the donor's choice in care of the
funeral home.
Melton, Harve E. 24 Nov 1896 - 24 Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Joseph E. & Mary Jauncie (Bilyeu) Melton; married Opal Magers 20 May
1908 - 28 Jul 1998]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Harve E. Melton, 78, Route 1, Highlandville,
were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Bill Lancaster
officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Melton died at 6:30 a.m.
Tuesday in his home after a long illness.
Melton, Hazel Maxine (Gooch) 22 Apr 1920 - 2 Jul 1993 OH 7 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Mary Eva (Wisner) Gooch; married William Roscoe
Melton]
Hazel Maxine Melton, 73, died Friday, July 2, 1993 in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born April 22, 1920 in Greene County, the daughter of Howard Gooch
and Mary Eva Wisner Gooch. She was a 1937 graduate of Ozark High School. Before
retirement she was employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a cost accountant.
She and her husband had the privilege of traveling to foreign countries while employed
by the U.S. Government. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield and
was a life member of Birmingham Chapter #26, Order of Eastern Star in College Park,
Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Roscoe Melton in 1978.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary K. and Ralph Behrens, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Dr. Hollis Kay Bell, and her husband, Conrad IV, Chicago, and Bradley
K. Behrens, Ozark; and two great-grandchildren, Conrad Bell V and Benjamin Warren
Bell; cousins, nieces and nephews and other relatives. Services were held Tuesday, July 6
in Springfield National Cemetery with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hartline Hospice or the Ozark Chapter of the Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
Melton, Helen (Smith) 3 Jun 1913 - 2 Feb 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Grace (Haguewood) Smith; married Howard Melton 13 Jan
1915 - 11 Jan 1982]
Helen Melton, 78, Ozark, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 1992 in her home. She
was born June 3, 1913 in Ozark and was the daughter of Harry and Grace (Haguewood)
Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark and Selmore areas and was a member of
Ozark Baptist Temple. Preceding her in death were her husband, Howard Melton in
1982; her parents; and a sister, Leah Collins. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Melton,

Owensboro, KY. and David Melton and his wife, Marilyn, Nixa; a daughter and son-inlaw, Joyce and Charles Roberts, Ozark; two sisters, Louise Blevins, Ozark and Emily
Stafford, Springfield; a brother, Clyde Smith, Ozark; 11 grandchildren, Karen Miles,
Richard Melton, Becky Rosinsky, Leslie Moore, Jennifer James, Chris Melton, Bobbi
Cook, Mike Workman, Wendi Essick, Robbie Workman and Tyler Roberts; two step
grandchildren, Darryl and Vickie Roberts and six great grandchildren. Services were held
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Fahl and Dr. Jim Neal officiating.
Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri.
Melton, Herbert Eugene 1933 - 22 May 2006 SN-L 24 May 2006
[Note: Son of Howard & Helen (Smith) Melton; married Betty b.]
Herbert Eugene Melton, 72, of Owensboro, Ky., died Monday, May 22, 2006, at
Owensboro Medical Health System. He was born near Ozark, Mo., and was retired from
Texas Gas Transmission Corporation where he held the positions of Assistant Controller
and Assistant Treasurer. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of
Owensboro Christian Church. He received degrees from Southwest Missouri State
University and Drury College, both of Springfield, Mo. Other employment included
Controller for Buddy L. Corporation and General Accounting Manager for North
American Aviation, Rocketdyne Division. He was an avid tennis and card player and a
bronze life master in American Contract Bridge League. Survivors include his wife, Betty
B. Melton; a son, Richard Melton of Owensboro; three daughters, Karen Miles and
husband, Randall, Leslie Moore and husband, Danny, both of Evansville, Ind., and
Rebecca Melton Craig and husband, Kevin, of Huntington, W.V.; a stepson, Thomas
Royal of Detroit, Mich.; two stepdaughters, Jodie Royal Barnett of Louisville, Ky., and
Lori-Anne Clark and husband, Jonathon, of Danville, Ky.; seven grandchildren, Matthew,
Samuel, Rebecca, Ryan, John, Coleman and Edie; a brother, David Melton of Nixa, Mo.;
and a sister, Joyce Roberts of Ozark, Mo.; several nieces and nephews. Services are at 11
a.m. today, May 24, at James H. David Funeral Home Chapel in Owensboro, Ky.
Visitation will begin after 9 a.m. today at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy
may take the form of donations to Wings of Faith Church of God, 1002 Omega Street,
Owensboro, KY 42301. Online messages of condolence may be made at
www.davisfuneralhome.com.
Melton, Ida Harriett (Meadows) 8 Nov 1915 - 2 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of John & Ida Meadows; married 10 Dec 1931 Lenvil Melton]
Ida Harriett Melton, 86, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002. She was
born November 8, 1915 in Ozark to John and Ida Meadows. On December 10, 1931 she
was united in marriage to Lenvil Melton. Ida lived most of her life south of Ozark. She
worked for St. John’s Regional Health Center for seven years. She was a long time
member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and let everyone know it. Ida was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers; four sisters, a grandson,
Jimmy Melton; a granddaughter, Debbie Jones; and a great-granddaughter, Amber
Melton. Survivors include five children, Maggie Jones and husband, Richard, Ozark,
Dorothy Braden and husband, John, Sparta, Harold Melton and wife, Judy, Ozark, Glenn
Melton, Springfield, and Richard Melton and wife, Sandy, Ozark; twenty-two

grandchildren; forty-seven great-grandchildren; fifteen great-great grandchildren; a
brother, Howard Meadows and wife, Jewel, Arizona; a sister, Ruby Jackson, Ozark;
nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday, April 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bob Long officiating.
Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Victory Baptist Church Building Fund.
Springfield News-Leader, April 4, 2002.
Melton, Isham H. 15 Apr 1886 - 13 Aug 1952 CCR 21 Aug 1952 p5
[Note: Son of Green Berry & Manerva Jane (Handy) Melton; married 13 Dec 1908
Maggie Dye 6 Dec 1890 - 16 Mar 1993]
Isham H. Melton, lifelong resident of Christian County, died at his home south of
Ozark on Wednesday evening, August 13, following a lingering illness. On December 13,
1908, he united in marriage with Miss Maggie Dye and to this union four children were
born. He was a member of the First Central Baptist Church at the time of his death.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie; two sons, Lenville and Leonard Melton, both of
Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Clella Breshears of Everton and Mrs. Elma Biers of Ozark;
18 grandchildren; three brothers, three sisters and one half-sister; other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Prospect Baptist Church
with Rev. Roll Cook officiating, assisted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Pallbearers were Claude Melton,
Lowell Melton, Arthur Roberts, Burless Dye, Gaylord Dye and Louis Holt.
Melton, Jackie Lee 12 Nov 1962 - 12 Nov 1962 CCR 15 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Clell & Doris Lavonne (Mitchell) Melton, Jr.]
The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clell Melton, Jr. of Oldfield did not survive birth at
St. John’s Hospital at 11 a.m. Monday. Graveside services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday at
Prospect Cemetery under direction of Harris. Survivors besides the parents are a sister,
Judy Ann of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clell Melton, Sr. Route 1,
Ozark and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mitchell, Chadwick.
Melton, James Clell "Ted" 10 Oct 1910 - 26 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Rube & Myrtle Blanche (Tillman) Melton; married 1931 Clarice Mae Hall
who m/2 1972 Lester Raymond Clevenger; SSDI gives 24 Oct 1910 birthdate]
Clell "Ted" Melton, 78, of Ozark, died at 1:13 Feb. 26 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Melton were held at 2 p.m. Mar. 1 in the Harris
Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery. Mr. Melton was born to the marriage of Rube and Myrtle Melton in
Christian Center Oct. 10, 1910. He was preceded in death by his parents; by a son,
Eugene; by a sister, Dora Lee Burnett; a brother, Green Berry Melton; and by a
granddaughter, Jackie Lee Melton. Survivors include his sons, Clell, Jr., Oldfield, Jimmy
Lee, Sparta, and Brian Eugene, Springfield; a daughter, Shanna Lynn Melton,
Springfield; a sister, Wilma Wilson, state of North Carolina; seven grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren.
Melton, James Edward “Ed” 22 Nov 1880 - 28 Apr 1955 CCR 5 May 1955 p1

[Note: Son of Reuben Calvin & Rachel Elizabeth (Sharp) Melton; married Kate Porter 8
Apr 1886 - 11 Jun 1977]
James Edward Melton departed his life on April 28, 1955 at the age of 74 years, 5
months and 6 days at 8:00 p. m. after a lingering illness. He was born near Eureka
Springs, Ark, on November 22, 1880, and moved with his parents, Calvin and Elizabeth
Melton, to Ozark when he was about 4 years of age. At an early age, he accepted Christ
as his savior at the Highlandville Baptist church and has been a faithful follower
throughout his entire life. He had served as a deacon of the Mentor Baptist Church during
the last several years. On February 10, 1910, he was united in marriage to Kate Porter. To
this union were born six children, two of whom preceded him in death. On April 28,
1945, Irvin lost his life while on a mission with the U. S. Air Force. Lillian Tuck departed
her life on July 20, 1946. His two sisters, Nora Porter and Dora Wilson, also preceded
him in death. Mr. Melton was a well-known farmer and stockman in the Hopedale
community during the last 45 years. He served as a board member of the local Missouri
Farmers Association for several years and has participated in other community activities,
always ready to assist in anything for the betterment of society. Survivors include his
wife Kate of the home, two sons, Leland of Ozark and William Roscoe of Hagerstown,
Md., two daughters, Mrs. Gilbert Hutchinson of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Edna
Hutcheson of Ontario, Calif; and eight grandchildren and many other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were conducted May 1 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home
Chapel by Rev. Harold Hurst and Rev. Floyd Hanks, and burial was in the Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Melton, James Efton 1919 - 17 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of Ephraim & Pearl Mae (Jackson) Melton; married Peggy]
James Efton Melton, 32, of Highlandville and Springfield, was fatally injured
Saturday night about 11 o’clock when the car he was driving was side-swiped by another
car near Fairview, OK. James died about 30 minutes after the accident in an Enid, OK
hospital. Riding in the car with him at the time were his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs.
Claude Melton; a step-daughter, Miss Meda Pierce; and a nephew, Dean Melton, all of
Springfield. The family was enroute to California where they planned to find
employment. All are seriously injured and are now receiving treatment in the Enid
hospital. Funeral services for James Melton are to be held in the Highlandville Baptist
church Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. Ross Carter, officiating. Interment will be
in the Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Pall
bearers will be his brothers-in-law, Harold Culbertson, L. F. Carney, Basil McCoy,
Raymond Brown, Carl Nybeck and Dan Rice. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ephraim Melton of Highlandville; his two children, Eula Mae Melton and Efton Lee
Melton; his wife, Mrs. Peggy Melton all of Highlandville; seven sisters Mrs. Ethel
Carney, Mrs. Lucy McCoy, Mrs. Nola Culbertson and Mrs. Flora Smith of Springfield,
Mrs. Glessia Nybeck of the state of Florida, Mrs. Mary Rice of Independence, MO, and
Mrs. Martha Brown of Highlandville; two brothers, Claude of Springfield and Eugene of
Highlandville, several nieces and nephews; a host of other relatives and friends.
Melton, James Lawton 11 Apr 1909 - 4 Dec 1973 OH 13 Dec 1973 p10

[Note: Son of James D. & Luvena (Bilyeu) Melton; married first 8 Mar 1933 Mary
Smythe; married second Anna Cathleen (Bilyeu) Rogers]
Funeral services for Lawton Melton, 64, were held last Thursday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Melton died last Tuesday at his home after a 6-month illness. A
lifelong area resident, Mr. Melton was employed with the General Warehouse
Corporation in Springfield. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife,
Kathleen; two sons, Dean of Downey, Calif. and J. D. of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs.
Carolyn Wade of Springfield; one stepson, Kenneth Earl Rogers of Springfield; four stepdaughters, Mrs. Judy Patrick, Mrs. Connie Weter and Mrs. Cathy Barnett, all of Ozark
and Miss Cindy Rogers, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Flossie Ware and Mrs. Edna
Tennis, both of Highlandville; four grandchildren and eight step grandchildren.
Melton, James Ward 1912 - 20 Sep 1958 CCR 25 Sep 1958 p4
[Note: Son of William Steve & Alta (Roberts) Melton]
Copied from a Columbus, Kansas newspaper
Word had been received by relatives of the death of James Ward Melton, 46,
Tuesday in Los Angeles, Calif. following an extended illness. He was the oldest son of
W. S. Melton, Columbus, route 3, who survives. Mr. Melton was born at Ozark, Mo. and
before moving to California approximately 15 years ago, he resided in the Blackjack
district at Galena. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1932 and a brother in 1946.
Besides his father, he is survived by his wife of the home; one stepson; four brothers,
Loyal of Oklahoma City; Eldon of Dickenson, Tex., Lawrence of Long Beach, Calif and
Everett of Houston, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Brown of Houston, Mrs. Lonnie
Best of Omaha, Neb, and Mrs. Frank J. Lamance of Neosho; two half-brothers, Stephen
and Richard Melton and two half-sisters, Ruby and Rosemary Melton of the family home
on Columbus, route three. Funeral services will be conducted at the veterans; chapel in
Los Angeles at 2 p.m. Monday.
Melton, James Ward 1 Nov 1912 - 20 Sep 1998 CCH-N 30 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Ben & Gertrude (Blevins) Melton; married 1938 Vivian Slane]
James Ward Melton, age 85, of Springfield, died Sunday, September 20, in Cox
Walnut Lawn, Springfield. He was born November 1, 1912 in Ozark, and was the son of
Ben and Gertrude (Blevins) Melton. In 1978 he retired from the City of Springfield
Public Works. Survivors include: his wife of 60 years, Vivian (Slane) Melton; three sons
and their wives, James R. and Deloress Melton, Springfield, Howard Lee and Freda
Melton, Folkston, Georgia, and Michael Ray and Michele Melton, Brookline; a brother,
Roy Melton, Ontario, California; eight grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald Gene Melton. A
memorial service was Thursday, September 24, in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses,
3886 South Golden, Springfield. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Melton, Jesse 13 Dec 1875 - 26 Oct 1951 CCR 1 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy (Tatum) Melton; married 26 Jan 1896 Mary
Frances Cook Apr 1875 - 1945 div; married 5 Feb 1915 Anna (Tilden) Gentry 16 Jan

1876 - 15 Nov 1936; married 29 Aug 1937 Riller Fees; 1900 Union Twp Stone Co MO
census shows son James H. Melton born Feb 1897 and daughter Vesta J. born Jan 1900;
1910 Union Twp, Stone Co Mo census adds daughter Walsie E. born 1906; by 1920,
Jesse had remarried and has son Don; Mary F., a dressmaker, is listed in Union Twp,
Stone County, MO as a widow, with Hershel J. age 22 and Walsie R 14, with Lon &
Vesta living two doors away - Walsie is presumably Earmel]
Jesse, Melton, son of Edmond P. and Lucy Tatum Melton, was born Dec 13, 1875
in Christian County, MO, near Selmore, and passed away at his home in Ozark, Oct 23,
1951, following a year’s illness. He had lived his entire life in the Ozark vicinity. At the
age of 14, he was converted and joined the Prospect Baptist Church, later transferring his
membership to the Ozark Baptist church, where he was a faithful worker until his death.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; a daughter, Mrs. Earmel Gross; three
brothers and one sister. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rilla Melton; two sons, Herschel
Melton of Illinois and Don Melton of California; a daughter, Mrs. Vesta Gold of Billings,
MO; a stepson, Clarence Gentry of Idaho; a step-daughter, Mrs. Fern Whicomb of
Oklahoma; three brothers, Bedford and Robert Melton of California and Clifford Melton
of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Melton of Highlandville, Mrs. Sophronia Plank and
Mrs. Pollard of Ozark; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Chaffin
Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Carl Bush. Interment was made in the Highlandville
cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Melton, John 1876 - 1944 SL-P 4 Sep 1944
[Note: Son of Ancil Marion & Margaret M. (Willoughby) Melton; married first Cozy
Ann 1897 - 1916; married Mary (?) Weaver]
Final rites for John Melton, 68, who died at his home in Rogersville, MO. Sunday
at 4:25 p.m. following 9 weeks illness, will be held at the Baptist Church at Strafford,
MO Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church at Strafford, MO Tuesday afternoon at 2:30
o’clock with the Rev. R. M. Holloway officiating. Interment will be in the Mullinax
Cemetery near Strafford with Kelley-Ferrell Funeral Home of Rogersville in charge of
the arrangements. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mary Melton of Rogersville, a son,
Ancil Melton of Springfield, a stepson, T. E. Weaver, Rogersville, a step-daughter, Mrs.
Corine Whitehawk, Chicago, Ill and two sisters, Mrs. Bert Armstrong, Springfield and
Mrs. Charles West, Strafford.
Melton, Joseph E. 31 May 1869 - 4 Mar 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Jane “Polly” (Pendleton) Melton; married Mary
Jauncie “Janie” Bilyeu 7 Apr 1873 - 27 May 1925]
Joe E. Melton, 84, of the Highlandville community, died at 5 am Tuesday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Lewis. He had been ill more than a year. He is survived by
three sons, Landon of Ozark, Andy and Harve of Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs.
Bama McCullough of Sparta, Mrs. Rena Bridges of Ozark, and Mrs. Fay Lewis of
Spokane; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held in
the Chaffin chapel at Ozark, Friday at 2 o’clock, with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating.
Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery.

Melton, Josie M. (Edwards) 4 Oct 1910 - 20 Feb 2003 CCH-N 12 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of Josia & Mary Elizabeth (Gloyd) Edwards; married 7 May 1931 Troy
Oscar Melton 28 Sep 1909 - Jun 1981]
Josie M. Edwards Melton, 92, Powersite, died Feb. 20, 2003, in Riverview
Manor, Ozark. Melton was born Oct. 4, 1910 in Powersite. She was one of 12 children
born to Josia and Mary Elizabeth (Gloyd) Edwards. She was saved at a young age and
joined the St. James General Baptists Church where she was a member until her death.
She attended college at School of the Ozarks, Forsyth. Melton taught at the Brown
Community School near Hilda, and was a clerk for the St. James General Baptist Church
and White River Association for many years. She was a faithful worker at the White
River Youth Camp. Melton loved to sing and devoted her life to singing God's praises
and witnessing to others about God. She will be remembered for her lovely smile. Melton
also attended Ozark First Freewill Baptist Church and the Carthage Freewill Baptist
Church. She was a member of the Powersite Community Club, the Kirbyville Goodwill
Club Pixies and the Kirbyville Goodwill Club. Melton was united in marriage to Troy
Oscar Melton on May 7, 1931, in Harrison, Ark. They celebrated 50 years together before
her husband's death in 1981. They were blessed with two daughters, Donna Jean and
Estaleta Blanche. Melton was also preceded in death by her parents, Josiah and Mary
Edwards; three brothers, Carl, Earl and Remus; six sisters, Mary Jo, Trula Belle, Minta
Mae, Veda, Almeda and Blanche; and one granddaughter, Teresa Ann Stewart. Survivors
include daughters Donna Jean and husband Loyal Stewart, Ozark, and Estaleta Blanche
and husband Bill Brown, Neosho; one sister, Ardella Dees, Forsyth; one brother, Joseph
"Joe Boy" and wife Jeannie Edwards, Seymour; seven grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
She will be greatly missed by all.
Melton, Julia A. (Luttrull) 27 Jan 1880 - 24 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Elizabeth T. (Ross) Luttrull; married William A. Melton
5 May 1880 - 17 Feb 1948]
Mrs. Julia A. Melton, 92, a longtime resident of the Highlandville community,
died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Christian County Nursing Home at Ozark. Mrs. Melton
was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters,
Mrs. Dorothy Wells, Nixa, Mrs. Opal Folk, Lawrence, Kan, Mrs. Pearl Wurtz, Meridan,
Idaho, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Harris will announce
arrangements.
Melton, June Lee (Woods) St. Clair Fitzpatrick 1 Feb 1907 - 26 Jun 1998 CCH-N 8
Jul 1998
[Note: Daughter of Jeff & Lizzie (Bolin) Woods; married 1924 Landon Melton 9 Feb
1905 - 12 Dec 1973; married 11 Nov 1975 Andrew Francis St. Clair d 1980; married
Lavern “Nudd” Fitzpatrick 14 Apr 1902 - 24 Feb 1990; buried under name Melton]
June Lee Melton, age 91, of Ozark. died Friday, June 26 1998, at Balanced Care,
Nixa. She was born Feb. 1, 1907, in Ozark and was the daughter of Jeff and Lizzie
(Bolin) Woods. In 1924 she and Landon Melton were married. Together they had two
children which passed away at infancy, Billy Joe and Clara Jean Melton. Mr. Melton died
in 1973. Mrs, Melton later married A.F. St. Clair who died in 1980. Her third husband,

LaVern "Nudd" Fitzpatrick died in 1990. June Lee was a member of Prospect Baptist
Church. Before retirement she had worked as a clerk for M.F.A. and at Bairds Grocery.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, June 28, in
Prospect Baptist Church with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Melton, Kate C. (Porter) 8 Apr 1886 - 11 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of William & Margaret E. (Elliott) Porter; married James Edward
Melton 22 Nov 1880 - 28 Apr 1955]
OZARK - Mrs. Kate C. Melton, 91. Ozark, died at 8:12 p.m. Saturday in
Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark after a long illness. She was native of the state
of Virginia and was a resident of the Ozark community most of her life. She was a
member of the First Baptist Church here. Survivors include two sons, Leland E. of Ozark
and William R. of Springfield and a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Hutchinson, Ozark. Services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Ivan Coyle officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
AND
Melton, Kate C. (Porter) 8 Apr 1886 - 11 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p8
We thank the many friends and neighbors for their kindness and thoughtfulness
shown in the loss of our mother, Mrs. Kate Melton. It is as deeply appreciated for the
much love and kindness shown as for all the food and flowers, visits and other acts of
kindness which they displayed. A special thanks to Dean and Mary Harris and also to Joe
Waggoner and his staff at the Christian County Nursing Home for their good work in
caring for our loved one. May the Good Lord Bless each of them and you. Mr. and Mrs.
Leland Melton and family, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Melton and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Gilbert Hutchinson and Family, Oscar Kranme and family.
Melton, Lalla Marie (Chrisman) 28 May 1893 - 16 Feb 1964 CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of James G. & Mary A. (Russell) Chrisman]
Mrs. Lalla Marie Melton, 70. of Springfield, died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday at BurgeProtestant Hospital where she had been a patient for eight days. She was a member of the
Church of Christ, Johnston and Dale Streets, Springfield. Survivors include her husband,
Clifford; a son, Joseph C., 1506 West Atlantic; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Patch,
Redlands, Calif., Mrs. Phalia Boteler, San Bernardino, Calif. and Mrs. Maggie Cubbler,
Highland, Calif; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at
1:30 at the Rainey Chapel officiated by Mr. Clarence Feeney. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Mrs. Melton was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Oscar McGinnis of Ozark.
Melton, Landon 9 Feb 1905 - 12 Dec 1973 OH 20 Dec 1973 p7
[Note: Son of Joseph E. "Jodia" & Mary Jauncie (Bilyeu) Melton; married June Lee
Woods 1 Feb 1907 - 26 Jun 1998]
OZARK - Landon Melton, 68, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday
at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient for six days. Mr. Melton
was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Ozark. He was a deacon of the Prospect Baptist
Church and had been a school bus driver since 1937. Funeral services for Mr. Melton
were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins and

Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
AND
Melton, Landon 9 Feb 1905 - 12 Dec 1973 OH 2 Oct 1975 p11
In Memorium
In loving memory of my dear husband, Landon Melton. This would have been our
50th wedding anniversary. October 3rd, we two were wed. Our wedding vows to each
other were said. He brought much joy into my life and I was proud to be his wife. God
granted us 48 years. We had lots of sunshine, but there were tears. I thank the Lord for
our years together. God’s love and blessing were beyond measure. The Lord called him
home. I miss him so and am alone. The Lord helps me my grief to bear. Heaven seems
nearer, now that he’s there. Friends and loved ones miss him, but soon, like him we too
can go to heaven. God’s eternal day and with our loved ones for ever to stay. June Lee
Melton
Melton, Laura Naomi (Plank) 15 Jul 1871 - 16 Jun 1957
CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2
[Note: Daughter of George & Margaret Plank; married Ansel Marion Melton 15 Dec
1854 - 15 Feb 1941]
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Naomi Melton, 82, who died June 16 at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hazel at Ozark, were held Tuesday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Fred Plank officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Harris. She was the widow of the late
Anson [sic - actual name was Ansel Marion Melton] who died in 1941. Survivors include
one daughter, Mrs. Ellis Kissee of Ozark; one step-son, Ben Melton of Ozark; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Myrtle Koch of Nixa and Mrs. Ida Hooton of Maderia, Calif.; four
grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Florence Parks of Ozark.
Melton, Lee 6 Mar 1883 - 11 Jan 1958 CCR 16 Jan 1958 p5
[Note: Son of Richardson L. & Martha E. (Ward) Melton; married 24 Apr 1910 Minnie
Melton 26 Dec 1890 - 15 Aug 1971]
Funeral services for Lee Melton, 74, who died Saturday Jan. 11 at his home in
Highlandville Baptist Church , with Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev. William Martin
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. A native of Christian County, he was a member of the Highlandville
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Minnie Melton; two sons, Carl Lee
Melton and Earl Dean Melton, both of California; six daughters, Mrs. Hester Atwood of
Highlandville, Mrs. Cliva Blevins, Mrs. Reda Hughes, Mrs. Lucy Slagle, Mrs. Roxie
Anna Starr and Mrs. Edith West, all of California; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Stockstill of
Springfield and Mrs. Bill Billingsley of California and one brother, Charley Melton of
Kansas City
Melton, Leland 29 Dec 1910 - 24 Jun 1996 CCH-N 26 Jun 1996
{Note: Son of James Edward & Kate C. (Porter) Melton; married Mildred Lucille
Campbell 11 Mar 1914 - 11 Feb 1997]

Leland Melton, 85, Ozark, died Monday, June 24, 1996 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born December 29, 1910, in Christian County and was the son of Edward
and Kate Melton. He was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State Teachers College and
taught at Cowan, Blue Star and Hopedale schools in Christian County. On November 17,
1934 he was united in marriage to Lucille Campbell. Mr. Melton was a farmer. He served
as Christian County Circuit Clerk and Recorder for eight years and retired as Christian
County Treasurer in 1986 after twelve years in that office. He was an active member of
the Republic Party. Mr. Melton was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of
Ozark, serving as Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Survivors include: his wife,
Lucille; three children, Dale Melton and his wife, Donna, Willard; Gary Melton and his
wife, Sue, Ozark; and Brenda Foster, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Karen Hollingsworth,
Beth Chaney Linda Bean, David Melton, Brad Melton, Tyson Foster and Summer
Roberts; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Clistabell Hutchinson and her husband,
Gilbert, Springfield; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Loren and Leola Fitzpatrick Nixa,
Roger and Alice Campbell, Nixa and Mary Lee Campbell, Ozark; and a special relative,
Mary Nell Pruitt. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers and sisters,
Irvin and Roscoe Melton, Lillian Tuck and Lorena Kramme. Funeral services will be at
2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, in Ozark First Baptist Church with Rev. Troy Rhoden
and Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Melton, Lenvil Greenberry 16 Jun 1909 - 29 Dec 1998 CCH-N 6 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of Isham & Maggie (Dye) Melton; married 10 Dec 1931 Ida Harriet Meadows
8 Oct 1915 - 2 Oct 2002]
Lenvil Greenberry Melton, age 89, of Ozark, died Tuesday, December 29, in his
home. He was born June 16, 1909 in Ozark, and was the son of Isham and Maggie (Dye)
Melton. On December 10, 1931 he and Ida Harriet Meadows were married. Mr. Melton
was employed by the Major Cheese Factory in Ozark for twenty-seven years. He was a
member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Ida; five children and
their spouses, Maggie and Richard Jones, Ozark, Dorothy and John Braden, Sparta,
Harold and Judy Melton, Ozark, Glenn and Dolly Melton, Springfield, and Richard and
Sandy Melton, Ozark; a brother, Leonard Melton and his wife, Faye, Nixa; two sisters,
Elma Arnold and her husband, James, Ozark, and Clella Breshears and her husband,
O'Neil, Concord, , California; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-nine greatgrandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: his
parents; two grandchildren, Jimmy Ray Melton and Debbie Jones; and a great
granddaughter, Amber Melton. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Saturday, January 2, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bob Long officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home.
Melton, Leonard 30 Sep 1912 - 8 Nov 2004 SN-L 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Isham & Maggie (Dye) Melton; married 18 Jul 1936 Fay Marie Biers 1 Jun
1918 - 28 Mar 2004]
Leonard Melton, age 92, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in
Lawrence County. He was born Sept. 30, 1912, in Ozark, the son of Isham and Maggie

(Dye) Melton. On July 18, 1936 he and Fay Marie Biers were united in marriage by Rev.
Albert Gray at Chestnutridge. Mr. Melton served in the Civil Construction Corp. during
World War II. He worked at the Major Cheese Plant in Ozark until 1959, and then at the
Nally Valley Cannery in Tacoma, Washington until retirement. Survivors include four
children, Rose Guffey and husband Bob of Springfield, Nora Maynard and husband Bill
of Higley, Ariz., Leonard Ray Melton and wife Violet of Republic, and Rolland Melton
and wife Linda of Eldon; two sisters, Clella Breshears, Concord, Calif., and Elma Arnold,
Springfield; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-five great-grandchildren; and a great-greatgrandson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Fay Melton; and
his brother, Lenvil Melton. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Brandin Melton and Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will
follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist
Church of Nixa, Building Fund, PO Box 372, Nixa, MO 65714.
Melton, Linda L. (Sportsman) 6 Nov 1945 - 20 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of Volle & ? (?) Sportsman]
Services for Mrs. Linda L. Melton, 32, of 310 East McGee, Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery in
Walnut Shade. Mrs. Melton was found dead early Friday in the home of a relative in
Wichita, Kan. The cause of her death was not available today. Mrs. Melton, a native of
Walnut Shade community in Taney County, is survived by two daughters, Lisa Marie and
Rhonda Lynn, both of Springfield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Volle Sportsman, Walnut
Shade; her parents, Sherman Sportsman, Walnut Shade and Lin Sportsman, Willard; five
sisters, Mrs. Lelia Ann Clarkson, Liberty, Mrs. Mary Towe, Tacoma, Wash., Mrs. Shirley
Smithart, Branson, Mrs. Ina Fae Melton, Mountain View, and Mrs. Alice Kuntman,
Miami, Fla.

Melton, Lucy Ann (Melton) 4 Jan 1861 - 14 Mar 1899 CCR 23 Mar 1899 p 2
ote: Daughter of James Mattison & Mary Jane “Polly” (Pendleton) Melton; and granddaughter of Jacob &
cy (Matthews) Melton and Ben and Ann (Elkins) Pendleton. Her children were: Eepson, Effie May
elton) Stubbs, Stephen Decatur "Kate", Jr. , Clifford D., Flora Irene (Melton) Bray, Birdie Vivian (Melton)
Ginnis, G. Purd Melton who died in San Angelo, Texas, William McKinley , and Lucy Ann P. (Melton)
n Marenholtz - the last being a newborn at her mother’s death. Stephen married second Minnie Harp and
d additional children.]
Died at her home at Spokane, MO, Tuesday, March 14th, 1899, Mrs. Melton, wife
of Dr. Melton, leaving husband and nine children to mourn her loss. She was taken bad
on Sunday, the 12th with an attack of the bilious fever, followed by indigestion and
congestion of the bowels. Dr. Melton used all possible skill to effect relief, but seeing it
was impossible, he ordered that Dr. Elkins of Ozark be telephoned for, which was done
as soon as possible, but the wire being down east of Highlandville, Frank Davis rode to
Selmore, and finding it would be impossible to get him before morning, returned finding
she had departed this life. The bereaved husband and children have the sympathy of all.
They lament their great loss but submit to a higher hand and look to the time of
restoration, the goal of all. The remains were interred in the Prospect Cemetery. May God
heal broken hearts.

Melton, Maggie M. (Dye) 6 Dec 1890 - 16 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of James Wesley & Mary Ellen (Atteberry) Dye; married 13 Dec 1908
Isham H. Melton 15 Apr 1886 - 13 Aug 1952]
Maggie M: Melton, 102, Ozark, died Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Dec. 6, 1890, the daughter of James
Wesley and Mary Ellen Dye. On Dec. 13, 1908, she was united in marriage to Isham
Melton, She was a resident of Christian County throughout most of her life. She was a
member of Selmore Baptist Church. For many years previously she was a member of
Chestnutridge Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents;
two brothers: three sisters; and a granddaughter, Margaret Jean Breshears. Survivors
include two sons, Lenvil Melton, and his wife, Ida, Ozark, and Leonard Melton, and his
wife, Fay, Nixa; two daughters, Clella Breshears, and her husband, O'Neal, Concord,
Calif., and Elma Arnold, and her husband, James, Ozark; a sister-in-law, Clarise Dye,
Chestnutridge: 18 grandchildren; approximately 130 great- and great-greatgrandchildren; and 10 nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, March 19, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Elmer "Mac" McCully and the Rev. Ron Melton
officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
AND
Melton, Maggie M. (Dye) 6 Dec 1890 - 16 Mar 1993 OH 29 Nov 1990
Selmore Baptist Church will host a holiday dinner and birthday party Sunday for
its oldest church member. Maggie Dye Melton was born near Chestnutridge in 1890 to J.
W. "Tank" Dye and Ella Artaberry Dye. She married Isham Melton on Dec. 8, 1908 in
the Woods Fork area of Christian County, with the Rev. Steve Bilyeu officiating. The
Meltons had four children, Lenvil Melton, Ozark, Leonard Melton, Nixa, Clella
Breashears, Calif., and Elma Arnold, Ozark. In 1951, the Meltons moved to Ozark, to
live with the daughter, Elma. Isham Melton died a couple of years later. Maggie Melton
has 18 grandchildren and 126 great- and great-great grandchildren. Her daughter, Elma
Arnold of Ozark, will host an open house on Sunday, Dec. 9, at her home, from 2 to 5
p.m.
Melton, Malissa Carolina “Cal” (Elkins) 27 Feb 1827 - 5 Aug 1924 CCR 15 Aug
1924 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Mary “Polly” (Melton) Elkins; married 1843 B. Benjamin
Melton]
Malissa Carolina Elkins was born in Cannon County, Tennessee, February 27,
1827 and died August 5, 1924, age 97 years, five months and ten days. She was married
to B. B. Melton in 1843. To this union were born twelve children, seven having gone to
that better land and five are living, four sons and one daughter, besides thirty-three
grandchildren, sixty-seven great grandchildren and nine great-great grandchildren are left
to mourn their fate. With her husband and family, she moved to Missouri in 1871 and has
lived in the old family home two and a half miles northeast of McCracken ever since. Her
husband passed from this life twenty six years ago this last April. Christian County
Republican, 15 Aug. 1924, page 1, column 3. Note: “Cal” as she was known, was the
oldest daughter of Thomas and Mary “Polly” (Melton) Elkins. Married her cousin, B.
Benjamin Melton, son of Jacob and Lucy (Matthews) Melton. By age 97, she’d had only

a bit over 121 descendants (not counting grandchildren who had died)- so she didn’t quite
reach the standard of her aunt, Charlotte (Elkins) Estes, down in Marion County
Arkansas who died in 1903, days short of her 99th birthday, leaving 303 living direct
descendants, having also had about half of her twelve children precede her in death.
Contributed by Mabel Phillips.
Melton, Maria Diane (Tische) 29 Sep 1964 - 24 Nov 2003 CCH-N 3 Dec 2003 & SN-L
26 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Jack K & Merrilee Tieche; married 30 Dec 1988 Randy J. Melton]
Surrounded by her beloved family, Maria Diane Melton was victorious in her
long battle with ovarian cancer on Monday, Nov. 24, 2003 Melton was born Sept. 29,
1964 in Arcadia, Calif. She moved with her family to Ozark Missouri in 1987. She was
united in marriage to Randy J. Melton, the love of her life and best friend, on Dec. 30,
1988. They were blessed with three beautiful daughters - Sarah in 1990, Emily in 1991,
and Madison in 1995. After her children were born, she pursued her dream of a career in
nursing, graduating from Cox College of Nursing in 1998. She was preceded in death by
her father, Jack K. Tieche, and her in- laws, Sam and Betty Melton. She is survived by
her husband, Randy, and three daughters of the home; her mother, Merrilee Tieche of
Fremont Hills, Mo; her biological father, A.C. DiPrimio of Many, La.; brothers and
sisters-in-law, Kent and Maria Tieche of Sun Valley, Calif., and Gary Tieche and Patty
Clark of Los Angeles, Calif., as well as in- laws, nieces and nephews and many
wonderful friends. Her family wishes to extend our most heartfelt thanks to Dr. Robert
Carolla and his staff; Community Hospices of America/Southwest; Home Parenteral
Services; New Hope Gynecological Cancer Support Group; Melton's brother-in-law and
sister-in-law, Rick and Katy Melton; her church family at Harmony Baptist Church, and
all of her friends for their unflagging support over the last five years. Services were held
at 1 p.m. Nov. 29, 2003, with visitation at 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28 at Adams Funeral Home, 504
W. Walnut Street in Ozark. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, an
educational fund for Maria's children has been established at Empire Bank, 1520 W.
Jackson, Ozark, MO 65721. Melton tried to live her life by the following motto: "Live
like every moment is a treasured gift from God. Laugh till the sound of it fills the heavens
with joy. Love without reason or rhyme, but because you are loved." We have lost the
light of our lives. We will feel forever blessed to have known and loved her.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Melton, Mary F. (Handy) 19 Feb 1857 - 4 Oct 1949 CCR 6 Oct 1949
[Note: Daughter of Isham & Nancy Ann (Wray) Handy; married William Henderson
Melton 26 Oct 1850 - 2 Nov 1905]
Mrs. Mary F. Melton, daughter of the late Isham and Nancy Handy, died Tuesday
afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.L. De Lisle north of Ozark. Her husband,
William H. Melton, died in 1905. Mrs. Melton was also preceded in death by two of their
four children, Reuben T. Melton and Mrs. Joe Hawes. Survivors are the daughter, Mrs.
J.L. De Lisle, with whom she had made her home for several years, a son, Martin L.
Melton, of Quincy, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Emma Bilyeu of Ozark; one brother, Martin
Handy of Highlandville, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Ozark

Baptist church where she held her membership for more than 46 years. Rev. Floyd Hanks
of Springfield officiated. Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Melton, Marie Katherine (Hess) 7 Nov 1905 - 22 Sep 1988 OH 29 Sep 1988
[Note: married 3 Oct 1925 Owen Joe Melton who died 1979]
Marie Katherine Hess Melton, 82, of Springfield, died at 2 pm Sept 22, at
Maranatha Lodge. Graveside services were held Sept 26 in the Hazelwood Cemetery
with the Rev. Paul J. Martin officiating. Burial was under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South. Born Nov. 7, 1905 at the Hess farm in Bates County, Mrs. Melton lived in
Adrian, where she attended school. She moved to Springfield in 1948 from
Independence. She had been an active member of South Street Baptist Christian Church,
where she was a member of the Homebuilder’s Sunday School class. She was married
Oct. 3, 1925, to the late Owen Joe Melton. They celebrated more than 53 years of
marriage prior to his death in 1979. Mrs. Melton is survived by her only son, Joe D. and
his wife, Saundra; by two grandchildren, Fredrick J., Nixa and Deanna Kay Miller,
Springfield; and by a brother, Hadley Hess, Adrian.
Melton, Mary Elzada (Luttrell) 1894 - 11 Nov 1974 OH 14 Nov 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of George M. & Elizabeth (? ) Luttrell; married ? Melton]
FORSYTH - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elzada Melton, 80, Forsyth, were at
2 p.m. Wednesday in St. James General Baptist Church near Kirbyville with burial in the
Ozark Memorial Cemetery under direction of Whelchel of Branson. Mrs. Melton died at
4 a.m. Monday in Skaggs Hospital here after a short illness. She is survived by one
daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Bilyeu, Forsyth; one sister, Mrs. Goldie Bilyeu, Nixa; one brother,
Frank Luttrell, Wichita, Kan,; and one grandchild and one great grandchild.
Melton, Mary Frances (Inmon) 17 Oct 1910 - 9 Jul 2002
[Note: Daughter of Lawrence &Mary Ellen (Harris) Inmon; married James Clell Melton
27 May 1910 - 29 Jan 1965]
Mary Frances Melton, 91, Springfield, passed away at 8:57 a.m. Tuesday, July 9,
2002 in St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born October 17, 1910 in Springfield
to Lawrence and Mary Ellen (Harris) Inmon. She was the widow of the late James C.
Melton. She had been a switchboard operator for the Colonial Hotel and had also worked
at Jarrett Jr. High and Parkview High School. She was a loving wife, mother and
grandmother “the most unselfish person that her family has every known truly a
homemaker.” Mary Frances is survived by her son, James Melton, Springfield; her
daughter, Sandra Jean White, Overland Park, Kan.; 14 grandchildren; and numerous
great-grandchildren. Memorial graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in I.O.O.F.
Cemetery, Sparta, Mo., under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E.
Walnut, Springfield. Springfield News-Leader, July 11, 2002.
Melton, Max 1 Feb 1911 - 19 Jan 1997 CCH-N 25 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Reuben & Nell (White) Melton; married 1 Nov 1930 Elva Lee McConnell
28 Nov 1911 - 12 Sep 2002]

Max Melton, 85, Kingsland. Texas, died Sunday, January 19, 1997, in Kingsland
Care Center. He was born February 1, 1911, in Ozark and was the son of Reuben and
Nell (White) Melton. On November 1, 1930, he married Elva Lee McConnell. Mr.
Melton served as personnel director for the Army and Air Force, living in several places
throughout the world. He was a member of Kingsland First Baptist Church and was a
32nd degree Mason and member of the Scottist Rite. He was preceded in death by: his
parents; a son, Ronald Melton; a sister; and a brother. Survivors include: his wife, Elva
Lee; a daughter, Betsy Overholser, Arlington, Texas; two grandchildren, Laurie Vold and
Dana Bailey; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Doran, Ozark; and two brothers,
Rex Melton, Penn State, Pennsylvania, and Dale Melton, Quincy, Illinois. Funeral
services were Wednesday January 22, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the church of the donor's choice.
Melton, Mildred Lucille (Campbell) 11 Mar 1914 - 11 Feb 1997 CCH-N 15 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Clarence Roscoe & Mell Susan (Rader) Campbell; married Leland E.
Melton 29 Dec 1910 - 24 Jun 1996]
Lucille Melton, 82, Ozark, died Tuesday, February 11, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born March 11, 1914, in Christian County where she continued to
live throughout her life. She was the daughter of Clarence and Mell Susan (Rader)
Campbell. On November 17, 1934, she was united in marriage to Leland Melton. Mrs.
Melton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. She was preceded in death
by: her husband, Leland, on June 24,1996; three brothers, Estel, Glen, and Clifford
Campbell; and a sister, Louella Baird. Survivors -include: three children, Dale Melton
and his wife, Donna, Willard, Gary Melton, Ozark, and Brenda Buddette and her
husband, Jim, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Karen Hollingsworth, Beth Chainey, Linda
Bean, David Melton, Brad Melton, Tyson Foster, and Summer Roberts; nine greatgrandchildren; a sister, Leola Fitzpatrick and her husband, Loren, Nixa; a brother, Roger
Campbell and his wife, Alice, Ozark; and two sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Campbell, Ozark,
and Clistabell Hutchinson and her, husband, Gilbert, Springfield. Funeral services were
Friday, February 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Troy Rhoden and
David Howard officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Melton, Minerva Jane (Handy) 10 Jun 1862 - 16 Dec 1947 CCR 18 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Isham & Nancy (Wray) Handy; married 11 May 1880 Greenberry
Melton 20 Mar 1856 - 10 Mar 1938]
Funeral services for Mrs. Minerva Jane Melton, 86, who died Tuesday night at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Redfearn of Ozark, were held Thursday afternoon at
Prospect Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Rolla Cook. Burial was in Prospect cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She was the widow of the Rev. Green B.
Melton. Survivors include two other daughters, Mrs. Orland Johnson of California and
Mrs. Henry DeVries of Springfield; four sons, Rube of Ozark, Isom of Chestnutridge,
Ephriam of Springfield and Stephen of Poplar, Calif.; 41 grandchildren; a stepdaughter,
Mrs. James Ellingsworth of Highlandville; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Melton and Mrs.
Emma Bilyeu of Ozark and Mrs. Ellen Hawes of Springfield; and a brother, Martin
Handy of Highlandville.

Melton, Minnie (Harp) 20 Oct 1880 - 10 Feb 1971 CCR 18 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of Lafayette & Harriett C. (Stewart) Harp; married 7 Dec 1899 Stephen
Decatur Melton 8 Apr 1859 - 13 Nov 1933]
Mrs. Minnie Melton, 90, of Kilgore, Tex., died Wednesday, Feb. 10 in a Kilgore
Hospital following emergency surgery. Mrs. Melton, a former resident of Christian
County was the widow of the late Dr. S. D. Melton who died in 1933. Survivors include
two daughters, Mrs. Nola Whisman of Henderson, Tex. and Mrs. Bessie Cottrell of Tyler,
Tex.; four sons, Everett Melton of Joplin, Virgil Melton of Kilgore, Harold Melton of
Kansas City and Loyce Melton of Gridley, Calif..; three step-daughters, Mrs. Flora Bray
and Mrs. Lucy Marenholtz of Seattle, Wash, and Mrs. Birdie McGinnis of Ozark; a
brother, Tommy Harp of Chestnut Ridge; 15 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were Friday at Kilgore.
Melton, Myrtle Blanche (Tillman) 1 Mar 1887 - 23 Sep 1966 CCR 29 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: married Ruben Melton 2 Sep 1880 - 6 Jan 1973]
Mrs. Myrtle B. Melton, 79, died at 3:10 p.m. Friday, Sept 23 in her home eight
miles south of Ozark. A lifelong resident of the Christian Center and Green Mound
communities in Christian County, she was a member of the First central Baptist Church.
Mrs. Melton is survived by her husband, Rube; two sons, Green, Bell, Calif.; Ted, of the
home; two daughters, Mrs.. Wilma Wilson, Nixa, Mrs. Dora Bennett, Ozark; 12
grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Prospect Baptist Church with the Rev. Omer O. Ruark officiating, Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Melton, Nadine 1932 - 30 Jul 2005 SN-L 31 Jul 2005
Mrs. Nadine Melton, 73, Mountain Grove, passed away at 4 a.m. Saturday, July
30, in Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. She was retired from Wal-Mart.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 1, in First Baptist Church,
Mountain Grove. Burial will be in Stubbs Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Mo. Visitation is
from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the Chapel at the Craig-HurttBradley Funeral Home.
Melton, Ollie D. (Bilyeu)
18 Apr 1887 - 13 Mar 1920 CCR 19 Mar 1920
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Mary Catherine (Hanks) Bilyeu; married Randolph
Melton 30 Jun 1882 - 29 Dec 1950]
Mrs. Ollie D. Melton, age 32 years, wife of Rudolph Melton living at
Highlandville, died last Saturday morning, March 13 of pneumonia. Funeral services
conducted by Rev. Cook of Nixa, under direction of the Ozark Undertaking Co., were
held Sunday with burial in Selmore Cemetery. Deceased leaved a husband and two
children, a daughter aged 12 and a son aged 10 years. She was a daughter of Uncle John
Henry Bilyeu and besides the aged father and immediate family leaves several brothers
and sisters to mourn her untimely departure. She was a member of the Security Benedit
Association in which she carried a thousand dollar policy.
Melton, Opal (Magers) 20 May 1908 - 28 Jul 1998 CCH-N 5 Aug 1998

[Note: Daughter of John Luther & Myrtle Mae (Cox) Magers; married 15 Nov 1930
Harve E. Melton 24 Nov 1896 - 24 Dec 1974]
Opal Magers Melton, age 90, of Highlandville, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in
her home. She was born May 20, 1908 near Ponce de Leon, and was the daughter of
John Luther and Myrtle Mae (Cox) Magers. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Spokane. On November 15, 1930, she and Harve E. Melton were married. He
preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Wayne
Melton, a sister, Bernita Pryer. A brother, Carl Magers died July 30, 1998. Survivors
include: A daughter, Betty Melton, of the home; four sons, Billy G. Melton and his wife,
Peg Quitman, Arkansas, Rex Melton and his wife, Ella, Springfield, Larry Melton,
Pittsburg, Texas, and Joe Melton and his wife, Inna Faye, Highlandville: ten
grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and a brother Bernice Magers, New
Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Funeral services were Saturday, August 1, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and Rev. Randy Harwood officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Melton, Opal Mildred (Smythe) 2 Jul 1918 - 20 Sep 1998 CCH-N 30 Sep 1998
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Nellie (Qualls) Smythe; married Claude Hurshel Melton 18
May 1921 - 11 Apr 1992]
Opal Mildred Melton, age 80, of Highlandville, died Sunday, September 20, in
Country Villa Healthcare Center, Humansville. She was born July 2, 1918 in Reeds
Spring, and was the daughter of Jim and Nellie (Qualls) Smythe. Her husband, Claude
Melton preceded her in death after forty-five years of marriage. She was also preceded in
death by a grandson, Anthony Raydean Thompson, and three brothers, Clayton, Audrey,
and Charlie Smythe. Opal is survived by: A daughter, Meda Thompson and her husband,
Ray, Walnut Grove; two grandchildren, Twyla Lightfoot, Morrisville, and Christopher
Thompson, Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Douglas and Ashley Lightfoot; and
three sisters, Pauline Ackers, Branson, Gertrude Simpson, Aurora; and Mary Peace,
Springfield. Graveside services were Monday, September 21, in Spokane Cemetery with
Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Melton, Randolph 30 Jun 1882 - 29 Dec 1950 CCR 4 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy Ann (Tatum) Melton; married Ollie D. Bilyeu
18 Apr 1887 - 13 Mar 1920; married Goldie Ethel Harper 30 Nov 1885 - 22 Apr 1988;
see also obit under name Rudolph Melton]
Randolph Melton, son of the late Ed and Lucy Melton, was born June 30, 1882 in
Christian county, Missouri, and passed away following a short illness in the Ozark
Osteopathic hospital in Springfield on December 29, 1950. At an early age he united with
the Prospect Baptist church, later moving his membership to the Highlandville Baptist
church, of which he was a member at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife,
Goldie, of the home near Ozark; his two children by a former marriage, Mrs. Tressia
Ward of Springfield, Mo., and Noel Melton of Sikeston, Mo., four brothers, Jesse and
Clifford Melton of Ozark, Doc of Chino, Calif., and Bobbie of Ontario, Calif., three
sisters, Mrs. Sophronia Plank and Mrs. Ada Pollard of Ozark and Miss Minnie Melton of
Highlandville; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services were

conducted Sunday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church by Rev. Blevins with
burial in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Melton, Reuben Calvin 27 Apr 1893 - 10 Oct 1972 CCR 12 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Son Of Isaac & Lucy (Tatum) Melton; married Ada]
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa for Calvin
Melton, 79, of Nixa. The Rev. Frank Eaton will officiate, and burial will follow in
Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Melton was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, after an
apparent heart attack. He was a resident of Christian and Stone Counties most of his life.,
He was a retired farmer and merchant. Survivors include his wife,. Ada; a daughter, Mrs.
Eleanor Beal of Lebanon; a half-sister, Mrs. Bertha Houser of Kingfisher, Okla.; a
stepsister, Mrs. Blanche Pigg of Miami, Okla.; one grandchild, five great grandchildren
and one great, great grandchild.
Melton, Rex Donald 22 Aug 1933 - 9 Jan 1999 CCH-N 20 Jan 1999 & CCH-N 27 Jan
1999
[Note: Son of Harve E. & Opal (Magers) Melton; married 16 Nov 1953 Ella Beatrice
Todd]
Rex D. Melton, age 65, of Springfield, died Saturday, January 9, in his home. He
was born August 22, 1933 in Highlandville, and was the son of Harve and Opal (Magers)
Melton. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, and on Nov. 16, 1953 was united in
marriage to Ella Beatrice Todd. Mr. Melton retired as a truck driver for Roadway, and
was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a member of the Galloway Full Gospel
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Ella; three children, Donna Faye Folsom and her
husband, Jim, Springfield, Donald Harvey Melton, Springfield, and Suzanne Wiles,
Turner's Station; three grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Dillinger, Stephen James Melton,
and Megan Marie Melton; a sister, Betty Melton, Highlandville, three brothers, Billy G.
Melton and his wife, Peg, Quitman, Arkansas, Larry Melton, Pittsburg, Texas and Joe
Melton and his wife, Inna Fay, Highlandville; friends from Roadway; and other friends
and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Dennis Wayne
Melton. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Melton, Robert Andrew "Rob", Specialist 18 Sep 1974 - 26 May 2001 CCH-N 13
Jun 2001
[Note: Son of Richard A. & Cynthia K. (Burns) Melton, Jr.]
Specialist Robert Andrew "Rob" Melton, 26, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Saturday,
May 26, 2001, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Dover, Tenn. He was born
Sept. 18, 1974, in Springfield, Mo., the son of Richard A. Melton, Jr., and Cynthia K.
(Burns) Melton. Rob was a 1992 graduate of Spokane High School. He had served his
country in the U.S. Army for the past six years and was stationed at Fort Campbell. Rob
lived life to the fullest, and he was a loving father, son and brother. Survivors include: his
parents, Richard and Cynthia Melton, Memphis, Tenn.; two children, Cameron Andrew
and Emily Lauren Melton, both of Clarksville; a brother, Russ Melton, Nixa;
grandparents, Richard and Edna Melton, Highlandville, and Dorothy Burns, Nixa; and
aunts and uncles. A grandfather, Robert Burns, preceded him in death. Funeral services

were 10 a.m. Thursday, May 31, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Harold
Tennison and Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial with military honors followed in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday in the funeral home.
Melton, Robert Asbury “Pony” 1 Feb 1873 - 25 Oct 1948 CCR 4 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of John & Alarena J. Melton’ married 9 Jan 1889 Martha Julia Roberts 7 Nov
1881 - 21 Jan 1956]
Robert Alsbury “Pony” Melton was born February 1, 1873, in Christian county
and passed away October 25, 1948, at his home in Taney county, near Taneyville, at the
age of 75 years. He had spent most of his life in Christian county. He was united in
marriage to Martha Roberts, January 9, 1889, and to this union was born seven children.
He gave his heart to Christ two years ago and let it be known to his family at the time of
his death, that he was prepared to go. Besides the widow he is survived by four
daughters, Mrs. Erma Williams, Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. Joyce Smelker of Stratton, Colo.,
Mrs. Elsie Tessmer of Montgomery, City, Mo., and Mrs. Lota Belle Hursh of Springfield;
three sons, Union Melton of the U.S. Army, stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina,
Warren Melton of the U.S. Army, stationed in Camp Lee, Va., and Dewey Melton of
Keltner, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Adams of Selah, Wash. and Mrs. Liza Roberts of
Springfield; three brothers, George and Rueben of the state of Washington, and Albert of
California; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held in
the Chadwick Baptist church Friday, October 29, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Roy
Shipman of Sparta officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick cemetery under the direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Melton, Roger Leon 2 Dec 1912 - 12 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Claud & Nancy “Nannie” (Grider) Melton; married Berenice]
Roger L. Melton, Sr., 75, of St. Louis, died Aug. 12 after a long illness. Services
for Mr. Melton were held Aug. 15 at White-Mullens Chapel, Ferguson, Missouri. Burial
was at National Cemetery, Jefferson Barracks. Mr. Melton was a resident of the Christian
County area for several years. His survivors include his wife, Berenice, of the home in St.
Louis; two daughters, Janet Twitchell, Springfield, and Lana Lamer, Roselle, Illinois; one
son, Roger L. Melton, Jr., St. Louis; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Doran,
Ozark; three brothers, Max Melton, Kingsland, Texas, Rex Melton, State College,
Pennsylvania, and Dale Melton, Quincy, Illinois.
Melton, Rube 2 Sep 1880 - 6 Jan 1973 OH 11 Jan 1973 p4
[Note: Son of Green Berry & Manerva Jane (Handy) Melton; married Myrtle Blanche
Tillman 1 Mar 1887 - 23 Sep 1966]
Rube Melton, 92, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 7:05 a.m. last Saturday in Christian
County Nursing Home after a long illness. Mr. Melton, a retired farmer, was a lifelong
resident of Christian County. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Wilson,
Richington, N. C. and Mrs. Dora Burnett, Ozark; two sons, Greene B., Bell, Calif. and
Ted, Route 1, Ozark; a brother, Ephraim, Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy
Redfearn, Ozark and Mrs. Dicie DeVires, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Prospect Baptist

church near Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
CARD OF THANKS OH 11 Jan 1973 p8
To our many friends, neighbors and relative fours our sincere appreciation for
your many kind words, prayers, flowers and food during the loss of our loved one.
The family of Rube Melton, Mr. Greene Melton and family, Mr. Clell Melton and
Family, Mrs. Wilma Wilson and family, Mrs. Dora Burnett and family.
Due to our absence during the loss of our father, Rube Melton, we wish to send
our deepest gratitude to all those who helped in so many ways. God bless each one of
you. Mrs. Wilma Wilson, Rockingham, N. C. Mr. Greene Melton, Bell Gardens, Calif.
Melton, Rudolph 30 Jun 1882 - 29 Dec 1950 CCR 4 Jan 1951 p 21
[Note: Son of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy Melton; see also obit under name Randolph
Melton]
Rudolph Melton, son of the late Ed and Lucy Melton, was born June 30, 1882 in
Christian County, Missouri, and passed away following a short illness in the Ozark
Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield on December 29, 1950. At an early age, he united
with the Prospect Baptist Church, later moving his membership to the Highlandville
Baptists Church of which he was a member at the time of his death. He is survived by his
wife, Goldie of the home near Ozark, his two children by a former marriage, Mrs. Tressia
Ward of Springfield, MO and Noel Melton of Sikeston, MO; four brothers, Jesse and
Clifford Melton of Ozark, Doc of Chino, California, and Bobbie of Ontario, California;
three sisters, Mrs. Sophronia Plank and Mrs. Ada Pollard of Ozark and Mrs. Minnie
Melton of Highlandville, four grandchildren and a host of other relatives. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon in Highlandville Baptist Church with burial in
Selmore Cemetery.
Melton, Sondra Jean (Pigg) 22 Mar 1937 - 24 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Preston & Lorena Pigg; married 11 Feb 1956 Lester Eugene “Gene”
Melton]
Sondra Jean Melton, 52, of Springfield, died at 12:15 a.m. March 24 at Cox
Medical Center North. Services for Mrs. Melton were held March 27 at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Floods Cemetery,
Highlandville. Mrs. Melton was born in Yuma, Arizona March 22, 1937 to the marriage
of Preston and Lorena Pigg. She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. She
was preceded in death by her father. Surviving are her husband, Gene Melton, of the
home; her mother, Lorena Maynard, Springfield; sons Steven and James, both of
Springfield; a stepson, Mike Melton, Anaheim, California; two daughters, Scheryl Jones,
Tacoma, Washington, and Patricia Melton, Lakeview; a brother, Ronald Kinney, Willard;
and seven grandchildren.
Melton, Stephen Decatur, Dr. 8 Apr 1859 - 13 Nov 1933 CCR 16 Nov 1933
[Note: Son of Martin Fisher & Margaret Ann “Peggy” (Bilyeu) Melton; married 1879
Lucy Ann Melton 4 Jan 1861 - 14 Mar 1899; married Minnie Harp 20 Oct 1880 - 10 Feb
1971]

Dr. Stephen D. Melton, son of Martin and Peggy Melton was born April 8, 1859
and departed this life November 13, 1933 at the age of 74 years, 8 months and 4 days at
his home in Ponce de Leon. He was married to Lucy Ann Melton at about the age of 20.
To this union was born nine children, four girls and five boys. She preceded him in death
about 36 years ago. He was later married to Minnie Harp. To this union was born seven
children, two girls and five boys. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and united
with the Prospect Baptist Church. He leaves to mourn his departure his wife, sixteen
children, Virgil, Harold and Loyce of the home, Nola Whissman and Bessie Cottrell of
Shell Knob; Everett of Cassville; Effie Stubbs, Birdie McGinnis and Clifford of Ozark;
Epp, Kate, Bill and Earl of Joplin; Flora Bray of Middleton, Idaho; Purd of San Angelo,
Texas; and Lucy Marenholtz of Hanover, Germany. He also leaves 22 grandchildren and
one great grandchild. Also one brother, Rev. G. B. Melton of Springfield and a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on November 14 at 2 o’clock
p.m. by Rev. Ross Carter in the Highlandville church with burial in the Highlandville
Cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin of Ozark.
[1st wife, Lucy Ann (Melton) Melton was the daughter of James Mattison & Mary Jane
(Pendleton) Melton - note son, Stephen Decatur Melton, Jr. was known as “Kate“]
Melton, Stephen Decatur “Kate”, Jr. 1890 - 21 Mar 1962 CCR 29 Mar 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Dr. Stephen Decatur & Lucy Ann (Melton) Melton; grandson of James
Mattison & Mary Jane (Pendleton) Melton and Martin Fisher & Mary Ann (Bilyeu)
Melton; married Bette Mae Davis 1910]
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McGinnis, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Stubbs of Ozark and Mr.
Clifford Melton and Mrs. Ramah Carson of Springfield attended the funeral services for
S. D. “Kate” Melton last Friday at the Johnson-Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City,
MO. Mr. Melton died March 21 following a lingering illness. Survivors include his wife,
Mae Melton of the home in Webb City; and a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Patterson of Joplin.
Included among several brothers and sisters are Clifford Melton and Mrs. Oscar
McGinnis.
[Note: Children of Stephen & Lucy (Melton) Melton were Eepson Melton, Effie May
(Melton) Stubbs, Stephen Decatur “Kate” Melton, Jr., Clifford D. Melton, Flora Irene
(Melton) Bray, Birdie Vivian (Melton) McGinnis, G. Purd Melton, William McKinley
Melton and Lucy Ann (Melton) Von Merenholz. After Lucy’s death, Stephen married
Minnie Harp and had seven more children: sons Virgil, Harold, Earl, Everett and Loyce
Melton, and daughters Nola (Melton) Whissman and Bessie (Melton) Cottrell.]
Melton, Thetis, Dr. Mar 1892 - 26 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p9
[Note: son of James B. & Rachel (Lee) Melton; grandson of Thomas J. & Sarah
Catherine “Kate” (Turner) Melton; married Florence Carter]
Dr. Thetis Melton, 67, a Marshfield dentist, who died June 26 at Burge Hospital
in Springfield , was a native of the Sparta community. His wife, the former Florence
Carter and an infant son, Claude, preceded him in death as did his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Melton. Survivors include a son, Dr. George Melton and a daughter, Mrs. Alice
Day, both of Marshfield; and several cousins, including John and Clifford Campbell, both
of California and Mrs. Clifford Woody of St. Louis, Mrs. Grace Jenkins, Mrs. Cora

Shipman, Mrs. Gertie Miller and John Isbell, all of Sparta, and the James Lee and Will
Lee families.
Melton, Thomas Dillard 1 Sep 1865 - 26 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of James Mattison & Mary Jane “Polly” (Pendleton) Melton; married 14 Jan
1892 Amanda Tatum Feb 1872 - Apr 1941]
Thomas Dillard Melton was born September 1, 1865 in Christian County, MO,
near Ozark, and passed away February 26, 1952, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ora
Pryer in Ozark. He had been in ill health for some time. He was united in marriage to
Amanda Tatum on January 14, 1892, and to this union four children were born. His wife
preceded him in death April 21, 1942, and one daughter, Mrs. Leonard McCoy passed
away 21 year ago. Mr. Melton spent his entire lifetime in the Selmore community where
he engaged in farming until ill health forced his retirement. Surviving are his children,
Mrs. Floyd Hanks of Springfield, Mrs. Pryer of Ozark and Mr. Hobert Melton of Ozark;
eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren; one brother Joe Melton, of Spokane and
a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in
the Selmore Christian church with Rev. Ross Carter officiating. Interment was in the
Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Melton, Virginia Lee (Grady) 16 Jun 1929 - 5 Jan 2007 SN-L 7 Jan 2006
[Note; Daughter of Rev. Bob & ? (?) Grady; married 1 Oct 1946 Bobby Willard Melton]
Virginia Lee (Grady) Melton, age 79, of Nixa, went home to be with her
Heavenly Father on January 5, 2007, at St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born
June 16, 1927, in Powersite, Missouri, a twin daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Bob Grady. She
graduated from Forsyth High School, attended MSU, and taught school at Walnut Shade.
On October 1, 1946, she was united in marriage to Bobby Willard Melton, of Rockaway
Beach. To this union was born a son, Larry Stephen Melton. They owned and operated
Hugh and Bob's Riding Stable in Rockaway Beach and also operated Naioti's Restaurant
for 10 years with Ed and Hazel Godley, an aunt and uncle. In 1972 she and her husband
owned and operated Branson Realty in Branson, until her husband passed away in 1984.
Virginia attended Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church for many years and then moved to Nixa
in 1993 where she lived until her death. In Nixa, Virginia became a member of Nixa First
Assembly of God, a church she loved so much. She loved the people and the music and
was a faithful member of the choir. She also helped lead the music and ministry at
weekly nursing home services. She had a special love for the elderly and saw many come
to the Lord before they went home to be with Him. She loved all her family and kept
them in her prayers. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob; her parents, Rev.
and Mrs. Bob Grady; two infant brothers, Joe Paul Grady and James William Grady; her
twin sister, Opal Marie Gideon, and her sister, Marcella Venita Freeman; and a brother,
Robert Sherman Grady. Survivors include: her son, Larry Stephen Melton and wife,
Nancy, Springfield; a brother, Rex Grady and wife, Pat, of Branson; a sister-in-law,
Annalee Grady, Springfield; a brother-in-law, Jerry Gideon, Forsyth; and a host of nieces
and nephews. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, January 8 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Tuesday with
Pastor Don Blansit, Pastor Jeff Smith and Pastor Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will
follow in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Memorial contributions may be
made to Nixa First Assembly of God, PO Box 409, Nixa, MO 65714.

Melton, Wade W. 1903 - Aug 1970 CCR 20 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Claude & Nannie (Grider) Melton; married Effie G. 4 Dec 1907 - Apr
1984]
Funeral services for Wade W. Melton, 66, of Springfield were at 2 p.m. Thursday
in the Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in
Richwood Cemetery near Ozark. A former resident of Nixa, Mr. Melton died in Barnes
Hospital, St. Louis after a short illness.
Melton, William A. 5 May 1880 - 17 Feb 1948 CCR 26 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy Ann (Tatum) Melton; married 20 Nov 1902
Julia J. Luttrell
William A. Melton was born May 5, 1880, and departed this life Feb. 17, 1948 at
the age of 67 years, 9 months and 12 days. He was married to Julia Luttrell Nov. 20,
1902. To this union were born four daughters. One, Mrs. Lois White preceded him in
death 19 years ago. Thos who survive him are his wife and three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy
Wells of Ozark, Mrs. Pearl Gentry of Meridian, Idaho, Mrs. Charles Hanna of
Springfield; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also four sisters and five
brothers; Mrs. Willie Patterson, Mrs. Ada Pollard, Mrs. Walter Plank, and Mrs. Minnie
Melton, Randolph of Highlandville, Jess and Clifford of Ozark, and Dock and Bobbie,
both of California. He was converted at the age of 51 years and united with the
Highlandville Baptist church of which he was a member at the time of his death. He was
a devoted and loving husband and father and a faithful consecrated Christian from the
time of his conversion. Funeral services were held in the Highlandville Baptist church
Thursday at 2 o’clock, conducted by Rev. R.C. Harding of Nixa with burial in
Highlandville cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Melton, William McKinley Oct 1896 - 31 Aug 1961
CCR 7 Sep 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Stephen Decatur & Lucy Ann (Melton) Melton]
Mr. Clifford Melton of Springfield and Mrs. Oscar McGinnis of Ozark received a
message last Friday informing them of the death of their brother, William M. Melton, 64,
of Joplin, who died at his home there Thursday night, August 31. An apparent heart
attack was the cause of death. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock
at the Thornhill-Dillon Chapel in Joplin. Burial was in Osborn Memorial Park there.
Mendel, Howard L. 1905 - 5 Aug 1971 CCR 12 Aug 1971 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Dora Ann (?) Mendel; married Sibyl Wilson 6 Oct 1912 - 26 Nov
2002]
Ozark Man Dies on ‘Bloody 65’
Heavily travel U. S. 65 north of Ozark has claimed another life and the highway is
rapidly being known as ‘bloody 65’. Latest to lose his life in this immediate section of the
highway is Howard L. Mendel, 60, of Ozark, who died instantly at 7:25 p.m. Thursday,
August 5, when his southbound auto was struck by a car driven by Verna Grace Eaton,
51, of Hollister. Taken to Cox Medical Center by Safety ambulance were Mrs. Eaton who
suffered body lacerations, abrasions and possible rib injuries, and her 14-year-old

daughter, Sandra who received severe head lacerations, possible internal injuries and a
cut left knee. Officers reported that Mrs. Eaton was pulling out to pass another vehicle a
mile and a half north of Ozark when she saw Mendel’s auto approaching and pulled back.
As her car bounced onto the should, she apparently oversteered and her car crossed into
the wrong lade colliding headon with the Mendel car. Mrs. Eaton was cited on a
complaint of failure to keep on the right side of the highway. Services for Mr. Mendel
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with burial in Spring Creek
Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Sibyl; four daughters, Mrs. Luenetta B. Hale,
Oldfield, Mrs. Luevetta Carter, Springfield, Mrs. Oma Dean Bagley of the home and
Mrs. Marje Bilyeu, Ozark; two brothers, Virgil of Ava and Leslie, Yuculpa, Calif; two
sisters, Mrs. Grace Ellison, Vinita, Okla; and Mrs. Edith Banks, Yakima, Wash.; his
mother, Mrs. Dora Ann Mendel, Springfield and four granddaughters,
Mendel, Sibyl (Wilson) 6 Oct 1912 - 26 Nov 2002 CCH-N 4 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Arlander & Mertie Mae (Fletcher) Wilson; married 1936 Howard
Mendel 1905 - 5 Aug 1971
Sibyl Mendel, 90, Ozark, died Nov. 26, 2002, in Springfield Rehab Healthcare,
Springfield. She was born Oct. 5, 1912, in Squires, the daughter of Arlander and Mertie
Mae (Fletcher) Wilson. In 1936, she was united in marriage to Howard Mendel. Sibyl
enjoyed quilting and gardening, and fishing whenever possible. Survivors include four
children, Luenetta Hale and husband Kenneth, Oldfield, Lavatta Carter and husband,
Robert, Springfield, Marjie Bilyeu, and husband James, Ozark, and Oma Bagley, Ozark;
five grandchildren, Retha Denise Nelson and husband, Mike, Oldfield, Sandra Maggard
and husband, Dave Oldfield, Tina Freeman and husband Troy, Nickerson, Kan. Robin
Pepper and husband Cliff, Springfield, and Teresa Bilyeu, Ozark; four greatgrandchildren, Kenneth Wayne Nelson, Karen Nelson, Jessica Pepper, and Gregg Carter;
two step great-grandchildren, William and Bobby Freeman; three sisters, Lois Jenkins,
Ava, Neva Wilson, and Gertrude Merkel, both of Texas; and a brother-in-law, Leslie
Mendel, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard, in 1971; her parents;
brothers and sisters, Rolla, Eva, Opal, Farce, and Conda; and a son-in-law, Jack L.
Bagley. Funeral services were Nov. 30, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev.
Tom Johnson officiating. Burial followed in Spring Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mendenhall, Elburn P. 1 Feb 1916 - May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
[Note: married Jessie]
Funeral services for Elburn P. Mendenhall, 63, Billings, were held Sunday in
Meadors chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Alton Dunn officiating. Burial was in Wright
Cemetery south of Union City. Mr. Mendenhall died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after a short illness. He is survived by his wife, Jessie; three sons, Abilene,
Texas, James Aurora, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs.. Shelby Vilom. Ceres, Calif. and Billy,
Republic; four brothers, Gilbert, Hurley, Carney of the state of California, Victor of
Kansas City and Howard, Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Oleta Van Buskirk, Lamar,
Colo, and Mrs. Guynith Raper, Clever and eight grandchildren.
Mendenhall, Harry B. 1889 - 10 Jan 1969 CCR 16 Jan 1969 p8

[Note: married Nellie E. Gold 2 Jan 1892 - 8 Aug 1954]
Harry B. Mendenhall, 79, a retired farmer of Crane, died at 3:20 p.m. Friday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Stone County, Mr.
Mendenhall had moved to Crane from near Hurley a year ago. He was a member of the
Christian Union Church at Wright’s Chapel near Hurley. Surviving are five sons, Gilbert,
Crane, Elburn, Billings, Carney, Torrance, Calif., Victor, Kansas City, and Howard L.,
Chicago; three daughters, Mrs. Oleta Van Buskirk, Lamar, Colo., Mrs. Guyneth Raper,
Clever, and Mrs. Maxine Allshie, Crane; a brother, Jay F., Flippin, Ark.; 20
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. in the Hurley
High School auditorium with the Revs. Raymond Boyd and Hurel Merritt officiating.
Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Mendenhall, Nellie E. (Gold) 2 Jan 1892 - 8 Aug 1954
BT 12 Aug 1954
[Note: married Harry B. Mendenhall 1889 - 10 Jan 1969]
Mrs. Nellie E. Gold Mendenhall, 63, died august 8 at the Aurora hospital as a
result of burns she suffered at her home, Route 1, Billings, on July 31. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, August 10, at 2 p.m. in the Hurley High School auditorium with the
Rev. Raymond Boyd officiating. Burial was in Wright’s Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Harry B. Mendenhall of
the home; five sons, Gilbert of Route 2, Crane; Elbert of Route 1, Billings; Carney of
Tulsa, Okla; Victor of Kansas City and Howard Lee of the home; three daughters, Mrs.
Oleta Van Buskirk of Lamar, Colo; Mrs. Guyneth Raper of Clever and Mrs. Maxine
Allshire of Crane; 16 grandchildren; four brothers, Elmer Gold of Marionville; Ottis,
Cecil and Lynn Gold, all of Tulsa, Okla; two sisters, Mrs. Audie Verch of Billings and
Mrs. Nona Stout of Tulsa, Okla. other relatives and many friends.
AND
Mendenhall, Nellie E. (Gold)
2 Jan. 1892 - 8 Aug. 1954
Mrs. Nellie E. Mendenhall, 62-year-old mother of eight children who suffered
severe burns in a fire at her home Saturday, July 31, died at 12:15 a.m. Sunday in the
Aurora Hospital, where she had been a patient since the fire. Mrs. Mendenhall was
burned over 50 percent of her body after she had poured fuel oil on a fire at her home,
preparing to burn some dead chickens. Her home was three and a half miles northeast of
Hurley. Survivors include her husband, Harry B. Mendenhall of the home, Route 1,
Billings; five sons, Gilbert of Route 2, Crane, Elburn of Route 1, Billings, Carney of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, Victor of Kansas City and Howard Lee of the home; three daughters,
Mrs. Oleta VanBuskirk of Lamar, Colorado, Mrs. Guyneth Raper of Route 1, Clever, and
Mrs. Maxine Ailshie of Route 2, Crane; four brothers, Elmer Golf of Route 1,
Marionville, Otis, Cecil and Lynn, all of Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mrs. Audie Vern
of Route 1, Billings and Mrs. Nona Stout of Tulsa; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hurley High School auditorium by the
Rev. Raymond Boyd. Burial was in Wright’s Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever. Pallbearers were the five sons and a son-in-law, Gene Raper.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Mendenhall, Ruby (Fugitt) 1926 - 20 Aug 1969

[Note: Daughter of Teddy Harrison & Sarah Elizabeth (?) Fugitt; married Victor
Mendenhall]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mendenhall, 43, of Kansas City, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Dunbee Hill Church, north of Kansas City, with burial in White Chapel
Cemetery under the direction of Francis of Kansas City. Mrs. Mendenhall died at 6:30
p.m. Wednesday in the Trinity Lutheran Hospital following a short illness. Mrs.
Mendenhall was formerly of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Victor; three
daughters, Mrs. Janet Parker of Kansas City, Sheila and Marsha, and one son, Bradley, all
of the home; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Fugitt of Clever; one sister, Mrs. Opal Miller of
Springfield; two brothers, Leaford Fugitt of Clever and Jack Fugitt of Cuba; and three
grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 20 August 1969 in the margin.
AND
Mendenhall, Ruby (Fugitt) 1926 - 29 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Teddy Harrison & Sarah Elizabeth Fugitt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Mendenhall, 43, of Kansas City were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Dunbee Hill Church, north of Kansas City, with burial in White Chapel
Cemetery, under the direction of Francis of Kansas City. Mrs. Mendenhall died at 6:30
p.m. Wednesday, August 20, in the Trinity Lutheran Hospital following a short illness.
Mrs. Mendenhall was formerly of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Victor; three
daughters, Mrs. Janet Parker of Kansas City, Sheila and Marsha, and one son, Bradley, all
of the home; her mother, Mrs. Sarah Fugitt of Clever; one sister, Mrs. Opal Miller of
Springfield; two brothers, Leaford Fugitt of Clever and Jack Fugitt of Cuba; and three
grandchildren.
Menke, Josiah David 17 Apr 1987 - May 2004 SN-L 6 May 2004
[Note: Son of Lou and Gloria Menke]
Josiah David Menke of Ozark, born April 17, 1987, is now spending his days with
Jesus. He joins his little brother Benjamin in heaven. Anxiously awaiting their reunion
with him are his parents Lou and Gloria, his brother Nicholas and his sisters, VictoriaGrace and Kathryn-Elizabeth. He leaves behind his aunts, Glenda, Gennifer, Connie,
Denise, Amy, April and Gretchen; his uncles, Dwane, Greg, Denny, Noel and Jeff; and
his cousins, Jessica, Caleb, Emily, Bobbi, Wesley, Elijah, Candice, Chaz, Heather, Shane,
Andy, Ashley and Alex. Also remaining are his grandparents, Richard Menke, Grace
Shute, George and Linda Shute, and Paul and Lila Murdock. There are too many
wonderful friends to list as Josiah loved people with the love of the Lord. When he was
small he believed and received God's one and only Son, Jesus, as his saviour and has
grown in his relationship with Him through the years. He loved sports, especially
basketball and football. He loved family vacations, going out with friends, and watching,
"Smallville"! No words can express his smile, his sense of humor and his faithfulness. To
honor him and bless others, his parents chose to give a new chance at life to others
through organ donation. The celebration of his life will be held 3 p.m., Friday, May 7, at
James River Assembly of God, in Ozark. Visitation will begin at 2:30, with the praise
time following. Services are under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.

Menzies, Blanche I. (Mincks) 26 Nov 1900 - Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p5
Mrs. Blanche I. Menzies, 76, Ozark Route 1, died about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in
her home after a long illness. She was a native of Calvary Temple Assembly of God
Church in Springfield. Survivors include two sons, Homer of Ozark and Bill of
Sacramento, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Dorcey, Brookline and Mrs. Sherrill
Lloyd, 404 Bell; a brother, Eldon Mincks of the state of Washington; a step-mother, Mrs.
Lillian Mincks of 1456 North Grant; and 12 grandchildren and 10 grandchildren. Ralph
Thieme will announce arrangements.
Mericle, Pearl Addie (?) Huebert 30 May 1890 - 8 May 1979 OH 17 May 1979 p6
Services for Mrs. Addie Mericle, 88 of Greenwood mother of Jess Huebert of
Billings were held May 11 in Lee’s Summit. Burial was in Raymore Cemetery. Mrs.
Mericle died May 8 in Lee’s Summit Community Hospital.
Meritt, Donna Kay (Shipman) 4 Jun 1945 - 1 May 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Daughter of Warren & Elizabeth (Noe) Shipman; married 1 Jan 1969 Gordon
LaVerne Meritt]
Donna Kay Meritt, 48, Crane, died at 9:04 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 1994 in Cox
Medical Center, South, following a long illness. She was born June 4, 1945 in Bayonne,
N.J., daughter of Warren and Elizabeth Noe Shipman. She was married Jan. 1, 1969 to
Gordon LaVerne Meritt in Union City. Mrs. Meritt, a homemaker, lived most of her life
in the Crane area. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren. Survivors include her
husband, LaVerne, Crane; her mother, Elizabeth, Springfield; sister, Saundra Wilkinson;
niece Jennifer Wilkinson, and nephew, Sean Wilkinson, all of Springfield. Funeral
services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, May 5, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Steven McIntosh officiating. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, in the funeral home. Memorial
donations may be made to the Soleraderma Foundation, c/o Mary Orman, Galena, Mo.,
or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Meritt, Mada Caroline (Gold) 15 Oct 1896 - 3 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of George & Permelia E. (Mitchell) Gold; married Heral Meritt]
Mada Caroline Meritt, 96, Crane, died Monday, May 3, 1993 in Nixa Park Care
Center following a long illness. She was born Oct. 15, 1896 in Union City, the daughter
of George and Permelia E. Mitchell Gold. She was united in marriage to Heral Meritt.
She was a long time member of the Union City Nazarene Church and a homemaker. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Lois King, and her
husband Clinton; and a son, Glen Meritt, and his wife Alice; five brothers and three
sisters. Survivors include four sons, Gordon Meritt, and his wife Mildred, Crane, Ralph
Meritt, and his wife Colleen, Galena, Paul Meritt, and his wife, Wanda, LaGrange, Ky.,
David Meritt, and his wife Marty, East Sound, Wash.; two daughters, Helen Sims, Ryadh,
Saudi Arabia, and Wilma Ridinger and her husband, Vaughn, Ozark; two sisters, Lora
Benson, Mt. Vernon, and Ruth Markwick, and her husband Marvin, Kingman, Ariz.; 27
grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces
and nephews. Services were held Saturday, May 8, in the Ozark Church of the Nazarene,
Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Chamberlain officiating. Burial was in the White

Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial donations may be made to the Ozark Nazarene Missionary Fund.
Meritt,Veronica L. (King) 24 Aug 1912 - 29 Jun 2006 SN-L 30 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Earnest & C. Hephzibah (Fincher) King
Veronica L. Meritt , 93, Boaz, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2006, in her home.
She was born August 24, 1912, in Clever, Missouri, to William Earnest and C.
Hephzibah (Fincher) King. She and her late husband, Lawrence A. Meritt, lived and
raised their children in the Boaz area. She was a longtime member of the Mt. Sinai
Baptist church in Boaz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, in 1970;
her parents; and one great-grandson. She is survived by two children and their spouses,
James and Ruby Meritt, Boaz, and Mary and John Boyd, Nixa; five grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, or the
Christian County Library.
Meriwether, Chester H. “Buddy” 1945 - 14 Dec 2004 SN-L 16 Dec 2004
Chester H. Meriwether, age 59, of Branson, passed away Dec. 14, 2004. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Eisenhour Cemetery.
Meriwether, Sherry Jeanette (Glidewell) 17 Jan 1955 - 11 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov
1998
[Note: Daughter of Mack & Louise Glidewell; married 11 Feb 1978 Chester "Buddy"
Meriwether]
Sherry Jeanette (Glidewell) Meriwether was born January 17, 1955 in Springfield,
to Mack and Louise Glidewell. She passed from this life on Wednesday, November 11.
Sherry accepted Christ and was baptized December 10, 1975 into the Branson Christian
Church (Disciples of Christ) Branson. Sherry and Chester "Buddy" Meriwether were
united in marriage on February 11, 1978 at the Branson Christian Church. Sherry was
preceded in death by a brother, Larry and both grandfathers. Sherry is survived by her
husband Buddy of the home; her parents, Mack and Louise Glidewell of Quapaw,
Oklahoma; sister Terry and husband Tim Kesler, North Port, Alabama; brother Steve and
wife Louva, Quapaw, Oklahoma; maternal grandmother Christean Quick and paternal
grandmother Elizabeth Glidewell both of Reeds Spring, two nieces, two nephews and
three grandnieces, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition to her family, Sherry
leaves some very special and caring friends. Visitation was Friday, November 13 from 7
to 9 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark services were Saturday, November
14 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane.
Merrick, Mary Jane (Kastendieck) 23 Oct 1921 - 26 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Karl & Minnie (Peiter) Kastendieck; married 12 Dec 1965 Russell C.
Merrick d 1979]

Mary Jane (Kastendieck) Merrick, 79, Republic, died at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday, June
26, 2001, in Christian Health Care, Republic, of lymphoma. She was born October 23,
1921, in Billings, Mo., to Karl and Minnie Peiter Kastendieck. Mary graduated from
Billings High School in 1939, and from Springfield Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in
1945. She worked in several fields of nursing – as industrial nurse at Dayton Rubber
Plant for several years, the American Red Cross Blood Center, and retired from nursing
at Mount Vernon Chest Hospital, as assistant Director of Nurses in 1977. She was
married to Russell C. Merrick on Dec. 12, 1965, and spent her married life in Miller, Mo.
After her husband’s death in 1979, she moved to Republic, where she resided until her
death. Mary was baptized and confirmed and was a lifelong member of St. Peter’s
United Church of Christ in Billings. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband; a sister, Josephine and her husband, James Cross; a brother-in-law, Jack
Dobbins; and a great-niece, Michelle Cross Good. She is survived by a stepson, Joe
Merrick and wife Marsha, Kansas City, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Patricia Cryer and husband
John, Miller; three step-grandchildren; and six step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth
Gay and husband Kenneth, Springfield, and Anna Lee Dobbins, Aldrich; two brothers,
Carl E. Kastendieck and wife, Erna Lou, and Clifford Kastendieck, all of Billings; and a
special cousin and dear friend, Marie Wagemann, Republic. Mary will always be
remembered by her family and friends for her beautiful needlework and her rose garden
from which she shared her roses with friends and floral arrangements for church services.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2001, in St. Peter’s Church of
Christ, Billings, with the Revs. Douglas Burwick and Raymond Schultz officiating.
Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Billings, under direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings. The Billings chapel will be open today with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m.
Merrick, Rebecca “Bessie” (Burger) 22 Dec 1869 - 30 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965
p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Mary A. Burger; mother of Lorene E. Mahnken 26 Feb
1902 - 15 Sep 1991]
Mrs. Rebecca “Bessie” Merrick, 95, long-time Taney County resident, died at 9
a.m. Saturday in St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City. Mrs. Merrick had made her home for
the last 10 years with a daughter, Mrs. Paul Mahnken, Kansas City. A native of Illinois,
she came to Missouri at the age of 20 and lived in the Swan community in northeast
Taney County. Her brother, the late George Burger, was Swan postmaster for many
years. Mrs. Merrick was a member of the Church of God. Other survivors are a son, Dr.
John M. Merrick, Seattle; three sisters, Miss Emma Burger, 839 Kings, Springfield, Mrs.
Mae Shipley, Cordell, Okla. and Mrs. Virginia Donmyer, Solomon, Kan.; two brothers,
Noah E. Burger, Route 3, Springfield, and Herbert H. Burger, Conrad, Mont.; two
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Earnest Hart officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Merrifield, Cleo Bell (Garrison) 10 Jun 1906 - Dec 1969 CCR 18 Dec 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lee C. & Nellie (Smith) Garrison; married Virgil L. Merrifield 12 Oct
1903 - Jan 1984]

Mrs. Cleo B. Merrifield, 68, of Ozark, died at 11 p.m. Monday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital following an illness of several months. A longtime resident of Ozark,
Mrs. Merrifield was a member of the First Baptist Church here. Surviving are her
husband, Virgil L.; one son, Joseph A. Garrison, a technical representative of
McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft based at Ramstein AFB in Zweibruchken, Germany; two
daughter, Mrs. Mary Sue Beersman, Kirksville, and Mrs. Dixie Lee Wade, Portland ,
Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Marley, Ozark and Mrs. Fern Hurst, Joplin; and six
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark
with the Revs. Allen Harrison and Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
Merrill, Robert R. 24 Dec 1916 - 28 May 2003 CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
[Note: married 30 Oct 1948 Dorothy Helen Sklover d 7 Dec 2000]
Robert R. Merrill, 86, Springfield, formally of Sparta, died at 11:55 a.m. May 28,
2003, in Mercy Villa Care Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 24, 1916, in Boston,
Mass. On Oct. 30, 1948, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Helen Sklover and to this
union three children were born. Merrill lived and raised a family in Massachusetts until
1968 when he and his family moved to Upland, Calif., where they lived for 13 years
before residing in Sparta. For the past 21 years Merrill owned and operated the Sparta
Laundry Mat. At the age of 83 he retired and moved to Springfield. Merrill served for the
United States Navy in the South Pacific on the USS Daly during World War II. He was a
man of many interests and talents, including flying, photography, scuba diving and
painting. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by
his wife Dorothy Helen Merrill on Dec. 7, 2000. He is survived by his three children, son
Stephen Merrill and wife Shirley, Springfield, two daughters Patricia Matthews and
husband David, Homer, Alaska; and Duane Carpenter of Danvers, Mass.; three
grandchildren Keith Michon, Jessica and Erin Matthews; and two great-grandchildren
Keith R. Michon and Miranda Michon. Graveside services were held June 3, 2003, in
Weaver Cemetery, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Merriman, Margaret Ann (Millspaugh) 1929 - 4 Nov 2006 SN-L 5 Nov 2006
[Note: married Robert Merriman]
Margaret Ann Merriman, age 77, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 11:11
a.m. Saturday, November 4, 2006, in Ozark Nursing and Care. Margaret was preceded in
death by her husband, Robert Merriman; brothers, James Millspaugh and Frank
Millspaugh. She is survived by her son, James Merriman of Springfield; granddaughters,
Jennifer Wieberg of Jefferson City, Missouri, Sara Merriman of Springfield; and greatgrandson, Ethan Wieberg of Jefferson City, Missouri. Graveside services will be held at
10 a.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2006, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to the Salvation Army.
Merritt, Adam Eugene 2 Jun 1997 – 2 Jun 1997 CCH-N
[Note: Son of Ricky & Elaine (Ellis) Merritt]

Jun 1997

Adam Eugene Merritt infant son of Ricky and Elaine (Ellis) Merritt, died shortly
after birth, Monday, June 2, 1997, in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. Survivors
include: his parents, Nixa; a sister, Keisha Anne Ellis; grandparents, Larry and Carol
Merritt, Nixa, Carrie Merritt, Fair Grove, and Anne Marie Barclay, Ozark; greatgrandparents, Buster and Lillian Merritt, Nixa; aunts; and uncles. A graveside funeral
was held Thursday, June 5, 1997, in Ozark Cemetery with Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Merritt, Audie Mae (Woods) 5 May 1897 - 9 Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of James & Martha Ellen (Estes) Woods; married Charlie Merritt 1894 1962]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Audie May (Woods) Merritt, 78, Route 1, Billings, died at 3:45
a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Hazel Miles, Billings and Mrs. Charlene Arndt, Skiatook, Okla; three
sisters, Mrs. Edna Stephens, Springfield, Mrs. Lois Evans, Clever and Mrs. Stella
Epperson, Tulsa, Okla.; a grandchild, two step grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Howard
Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery east of Clever under direction of
Meadors of Clever. The body will be at the Clever funeral home until Sunday morning.
Merritt, Benjamin Franklin 17 Jan 1879 - 12 Jan 1956 CCR 19 Jan 1956 p4
[Note: Son of Bethel & Sarah Emmaline (Wise) Merritt; married 14 Dec 1895 Nora
Melisa Mosher Sep 1877 - 11 May 1953; married 10 Apr 1955 Marth Burgin]
Benjamin Franklin Merritt was born January 17, 1879 near Clever, Mo. the son of
Bethel and Sarah Emmaline Wise Merritt. On December 14, 1895, he was united in
marriage to Nora Melisa Mosher and to this union two sons and seven daughters were
born. Mr. Merritt was preceded in death by two of the daughters, Hester at the age of 4
years and Mrs. Mammie Turner in 1928 at the age of 28 years, and Mrs. Merritt passed
away May 11, 1953. On April 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Martha Burgin. Mr.
Merritt was converted many years ago and was a member of the Missionary Baptist
Church. He lived a number of years in Christian and Greene Counties but spent most of
his life in the Hurley community in Stone County. He entered into rest at his farm home,
Route 2, Crane January 12, 1956 at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 27 days. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs, Martha Merritt of the home; two sons, Hurel Merritt and Raymond
Merritt of Route 2, Crane five daughters, Mrs. Lula Wolf and Mrs. Vesta Gold of Route
2, Crane; Mrs. Iva White of Sparland, Ill. Mrs. Lorena Wolf of San Dimas, Calif and
Mrs. Pauline Schmitt of Henry, Ill.; 40 grandchildren; 72 great grandchildren’ one great,
great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wells of Crane and Mrs. Nettie Wells of
Marionville; six step children; 10 step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; a host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. January 15, 1956 at
Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Jamesville
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Merritt, Buster 22 Jan 1921 - 29 May 2003 CCH-N 11 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of James Bethel & Rosa Belle (Skaggs) Merritt; married 28 Sep 1940 Lillian
Martin]

Buster Merritt, 82, Nixa, died May 29, 2003, in his home. He was born Jan. 22,
1921, in Boaz, the son of James Bethel Merritt and Rosa Belle (Skaggs) Merritt. On
Sept.28, 1940, he and Lillian Martin were united in marriage. Before retirement, Merritt
was a carpenter and was a Ward Bus Company driver for several years. Survivors
include his wife, Lillian; a son, Larry Merritt and his wife Carol, Nixa; four
grandchildren, Michael Merritt, Ricy Merritt and his wife Elaine, Daren Merritt and
Diana Weidman, all of Nixa, and Kristi Johnson, Springfield; nine great-children, Amber
Smith, and Eisha Ellis, both of Rogersville, Timothy Merritt, Brittany Merritt, Kara
Merritt, Harley Merritt, Mikey Merritt, Thaniel Merritt, and Elizabeth Merritt, all of
Nixa; two sisters, Annabelle Mason, Republic, and Juanita Riggs, Harrison, Ark.; nieces;
nephews; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
great-grandchildren, Stephanie Ellis and Adam Merritt; and a brother, Jim Merritt.
Services were at 10 a.m. May 31 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Jeff Smith
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
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Merritt, Charley S. 1894 - 1962
[Note: married Audie May Woods 5 May 1897 - 9 Apr 1976]
Charley S. Merritt, 67, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday after suffering an apparent heart
attack at his farm home near Clever. He was a lifelong resident of the Clever community.
He is survived by his wife, Audie May; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Miles, Inglewood,
Calif., and Mrs. Charleen Arndt, Ava; a sister, Mrs. Nora White, Billings and one
grandson. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1962 in the margin.
Merritt, Clarence Martin 25 Mar 1906 - 2 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Son of George Clinton & Lou Tisha Ocora (Ghan) Merritt; married Mertie Marie
Evatt 9 Oct 1909 - 23 Mar 1996]
Clarence M. Merritt, 64, of Route 1, Billings, died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital following a long illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was
a retired carpenter and member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Marie; one son, Bennie, Billings; three daughters, Mrs. Howard Clark, Parsons, Kan.,
Mrs. George Williams, El Sobrante, Calif., and Mrs. Kenneth Westerman, Clever, two
sisters, Mrs. Elsie Atwell, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Ellen Keltner, Santa Clara, Calif.;
eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Greenlawn will announce
arrangements.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1971in the margin.
AND
Merritt, Clarence Martin 25 Mar 1906 - 2 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
Funeral services for Clarence M. Merritt, 64, of Route 1, Billings, were at 1 p.m.
Friday in Mt. Sinai Church west of Nixa with the Revs. Lynn Swadley and Roy Geren
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn. Mr. Merritt
died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness.
Merritt, Clyde Bethel 12 Sep 1893 - 21 Sep 1954

BT 30 Sep 1954

[Note: married Pansy Mae Salkil 30 May 1893 - 22 Aug 1963]
Funeral services for Clyde B. Merritt, 61, of Republic who passed away
September 21, in the Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness, were conducted at 2
p.m. Friday afternoon at the Clever Baptist Church by Rev. Pete Wells an rev. Arthur
Ellis. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr.
Merritt, a native of Christian County, is survived by his wife, Pansy; two sons, Hubert of
Inglewood, Calif. and Jack of Punjab, India; a daughter, Mrs. Bill Pearce of Brea, Calif;
three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wells of Crane; Mrs. Mary Earnhart of Aurora; and Mrs. Nettie
Wells of Marionville; a brother, Ben Merrit of Clever and six grandchildren.
AND
Merritt, Clyde Bethel 12 Sep 1893 - 21 Sep 1954
Clyde B. Merritt, 61, died at 4:30 Tuesday morning in Springfield Baptist hospital
after a long illness, due to a diabetic condition. Mr. Merritt was born near Clever and
spent practically all of his life in the Clever and Republic communities. He was a farmer
but retired 13 years ago due to ill health. Survivors include his widow; two sons, Hubert
of Inglewood, Calif., and Jack of Punjab, India; a daughter, Mrs. Bill Pearce of Brea,
Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Nannie Wells of Crane, Mrs. Mary Earnhart of Aurora and Mrs.
Nettie Wells of Marionville; a brother, Ben Merritt of Crane and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 in the Baptist
Church at Clever with Rev. Pete Wells, assisted by Rev. Arthur Ellis, officiating. Burial
will be in Delaware cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Merritt arrived here yesterday and
Mr. and Mrs. Pearce and family are also here. Jack is expected to arrive here October 10
on furlough from India.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954 in the margin.
Merritt, Donald Lloyd 19 Sep 1919 - 15 Mar 1945 CCR 27 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Raymond & ? (?) Merritt; married Ruth]
Funeral services for Pfc. Donald Merritt, who was 25 at the time of his death,
were held Thursday, January 20, in Hurley high school auditorium at 2 pm with the Rev.
Harold Hurst of Ozark officiating. Burial was made in the Crane Masonic cemetery under
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. The Crane American Legion
conducted Military Rites at the graveside. Pfc. Merritt was born in Stone county
September 19, 1919 and was killed in action March 15, 1945 a few days after landing
overseas in the battle crossing the Rhine. He left for service August 11, 1944 and had
attended Hampton school. Survivors include the widow, Ruth; two children, Donald
Lloyd, Jr. and Judith Ann all of Crane, route two; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Merritt of Crane, route two; two brothers, Betheo of Crane route two and Junior of the
home; four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Bliss of Crane, route two, Mrs. Ola Mae Hurst of
Billings, route one, Mrs. Ruth Martin of Highlandville and Jo Ann of the home; his
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Merritt, Crane, route two.
Merritt, Ernest C. 1 Nov 1913 - 16 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p13
[Note: Son of William M. & Sarah Margaret (Johnson) Merritt; married Juanita Hunt]
Ernest C. Merritt of 145 E. 33rd, Eugene, Oregon passed away, Oct. 16, 1975 at
Sacred Heart Hospital in Eugene, at the age of 61. He was born November 1, 1913, in

Hurley and was the son of the former William and Sarah Merritt. Survivors include his
wife, Juanita (Hunt) Merritt; three children, Mrs. Jerri Sue Legler of Lander, Wyo.,
Wayne Merritt, Eugene and Elaine Sparks of Nashville, Tenn.; four grandchildren, four
sisters, Illa Young, Billings, Mo., Bertha Rickets, Bois’d’Arc. Mo., Vetah Glazebrook,
St. Louis, Mo.; Maxine Burgess, Springfield, Mo. Military services were held at the
Willamette National Cemetery at Portland, Oregon Monday, October 20 at 11 a.m.
Arrangements were under direction of McGarrey Andreason Funeral Home of Eugene.
Merritt, Jennie L. (Young) 1869 - 20 Mar 1947 CCR 27 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: married Wiley Merritt]
Mrs. Jennie L. Merritt, 77, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom White,
Thursday night, following a lingering illness. Born in Greene county, she was the
daughter of Daniel and Nancy Young, pioneer settlers of the Battlefield community. Mrs.
Merritt was a member of the Old Antioch church, east of Billings. Besides Mrs. White,
she is survived by a son, Charlie Merritt, Route 1; a sister, Mrs. Betty Stewart, and two
brothers, John and T.B. Young, all three of Battlefield community. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Baptist church here. Burial was made in the
Delaware cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Merritt, John Eugene, Jr. 10 Jul 1970 - 6 Aug 2005 SN-L 10 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of John Eugene & Patti Lynn (Lukehart) Merritt, Sr.; married 3 Jul 2001
Norma Marie Masters]
John Eugene Merritt, Jr., 35, of Jefferson City, died Saturday, August 6, 2005, at
Capital Region Medical Center. He was born July 10, 1970, in San Gabriel, Calif., a son
of John Eugene Merritt, Sr., and Patti Lynn Lukehart Merritt, who survive in Nixa, Mo.
He was married on July 3, 2001, to Norma Marie Masters, who survives of the home. He
attended high school in Marietta, Ga. He was a Navy Corpsman from 1988 to 1992. He
attended the Nixa Assembly of God Church. He loved working with anything electronic,
especially computers and photography. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived
by one son, Bryan Merritt of Georgia; one daughter, Aundrea Merritt of Georgia; his
paternal grandparents, Benny and Loretta Merritt of Springfield, Mo.; his in-laws, Allan
and Judy Masters of Jefferson City, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Friends
will be received from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight at the Houser-Millard Funeral Directors
Jefferson City Chapel. Additional visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in the
Thieme-Shadel Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services
will be held at 12 noon Thursday, August 11, 2005, in the Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
Service at Rivermonte with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Interment will follow in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., with full military honors. Expressions
of sympathy may be made to the Children's Miracle Network. Arrangements are under
the direction of Houser-Millard Funeral Directors-Jefferson City Chapel, 2613 W. Main,
Jefferson City, MO 65109. (573) 636- 3838. www.millardchapels.com
Merritt, E. N. “Jack” 13 Aug 1915 - 6 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of Clyde Bethel & Pansy Mae (Salkil) Merritt; married 12 Oct 1935 Christine
Gibson]

E.N. “Jack” Merritt, 85, Springfield, formerly of Republic, passed away Monday
morning, August 6, 2001 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after an extended illness.
He was born August 13, 1915 in Christian County to Clyde and Pansy (Salkill) Merritt.
He was united in marriage to Christine Gibson on October 12, 1935, and to this union
three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter;
and his brother, Hubert Merritt. He is survived by his wife Christine; two sons, Gary and
his wife, Fran of Clermont, Fla., and Jack L. and his wife, Wanda of Republic, Mo.; four
granddaughters, Melinda Dooley, Seneca, South Carolina, Mariann Holder and her
husband, Eric, Seneca, South Carolina, Jill Hargrove and her husband, Curtis, Thayer,
Mo., and Suzanne Beard and her husband, Rodney, Clever, Mo.; nine greatgrandchildren, Merritt Lee Stewart, Miles Dooley, Gabriel and Roman Holder, Courtney,
Levi and Tucker Hargrove, Bo and Brett Beard; a sister, Ola Leasure of Republic, Mo.;
two sisters-in-law, Eula Merritt, Billings, Mo., and Mildred Watts, Ozark, Mo.; along
with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Jack is a member of South Haven Baptist
Church in Springfield. His successful career in construction allowed him to work in many
different countries of the world, including India, Iran, Taiwan and Australia. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 9, 2001 in the South Haven Baptist Church,
Springfield. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Sparta, under the direction of Meadors
Funeral Homes, Republic. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the
Baptist Children’s Home in Mount Vernon, through South Haven Baptist Church or the
American Cancer Society.
Merritt, Fred A., Sr. 1886 - 8 Aug 1968 CCR 22 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William A. & Louise (Greer) Merritt; married Octavia Lillian Irwin 12
Jul 1892 - 9 Nov 1992]
Word has been received here of the death of Fred A. Merritt, Sr., 82, who died
Aug. 8 at Colorado Springs, Colo. A native of the Bruner community in Christian
County, he was a resident of Salida, Colo. for many years. A conductor for the Rio
Grande Railroad, he retired in 1950. Survivors include six children; and one sister, Mrs.
Jadie Barr of Sparta, Mo. Funeral services and burial were at Salida.
Merritt, Freddie Orville 1901 - 24 Sept. 1956 CCR 27 Sep 1956 p1
[Note: married Opal]
Funeral services for Freddie Orville Merritt, 54. of Clever who died Monday,
Sept. 24 in a Springfield hospital were held Wednesday afternoon in the Clever Baptist
Church with Rev. Arthur Ellis officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a member of the Clever Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Opal Merritt; one son, Freeman Merritt; four
daughters, Miss Margaret Merritt of Douglas, Ariz.; Mrs. Ruth Ann David of Seneca,
Mo., Mrs. Yvonne Swadley of Conway, Mo., and Miss Phyllis June Merritt of the home;
three grandchildren; two brothers, Orie Merritt of Pass Christian, Miss and Carmel
Merritt of Cheyenne, Wyo.; four sisters, Mrs. Illa Young of Colverport, Ky., Mrs. Bertha
Ricketts of Republic, Mrs. Vetah Glazebrook of St. Louis and Mrs. Maxine Burgess of
Rockwood City, Calif.

Merritt, Lawrence Andrew 9 Mar 1908 - 7 Jun 1970 CCR 11 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Son of George Clinton & Lou Tisha Ocora (Ghan) Merritt; married 7 May 1932
Veronica Lucinda King]
Lawrence Merritt, 62, of Route 1, Clever, died about 4:10 p.m. Sunday at his
home five miles southeast of here as the result of injuries sustained in a fall from a ladder.
Mr. Merritt was stringing an electrical wire from his barn when the fall occurred. He had
suffered from a heart condition. No inquest is planned. He is survived by his wife,
Veronica; one son James Allen Merritt Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Boyd, Nixa; one
brother, Clarence of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Elsie Atwill, San Jose, Calif., and Mrs.
Ellen Keltner, Santa Clara, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church near Nixa with the Rev. L. W. Van De Mark
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 7, 1970 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Merritt, Lou Tishie Ocora (Ghan) 11 Dec 1883 - 17 Jul 1948 CCR 22 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of Lorenza Price & Martha Jane (Merritt) Ghan; married 9 Oct 1898
CCM George Clinton Merritt 22 Feb 1874 - 24 Jul 1946]
Mrs. Luethesia Ghan Merritt was born on a farm in Christian county near the
Delaware bridge on December 11, 1883 and passed away at her home in Clever July 17,
1948. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Ghan. She was united in
marriage to George Merritt and to this union wee born six children. Her husband and two
daughters preceded her in death. She was converted early in life and united with the
Missionary Baptist Church at Mt. Sinai where she remained a faithful member. Surviving
are two sons, Clarence and Lawrence of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Eagan and
Mrs. Ellen Keltner, both of San Jose, Calif.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. Robert Baker of Springfield, and Mrs. Willard Frazier of Clever; other
relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the
Delaware Chapel by Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield. Burial was in the church
cemetery under the direction of Maples of Clever.
Merritt, Margaret (Benton) 1892 - 15 Aug 1963 CCR 22 Aug 1963
[Note: Daughter of G. W. & ? (?) Benton]
Services for Mrs. Margaret Benton Merritt, 71, of 2428-1/2 E. Newton St., Tulsa,
Okla., were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Locust Grove, Okla. She died
Thursday, Aug. 15. Mrs. Merritt went to Tulsa 10 years ago from Locust Grove. She was
a native of Carroll County, Ark., and the daughter of the late Rev. G. W. Benton, a
pioneer minister in northeast Oklahoma. Surviving are two sons, Clyde W. Merritt,
Summerville, Mo., and Rev. Gordon L. Merritt, Columbia City, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs.
Laverna Dedmon, 1307 N. Evanston Ave., Tulsa; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren; six sisters and one brother. Interment was in Hogan Cemetery, west of
Locust Grove, directed by Green Funeral Home, Pryor, Okla. Mrs. Merritt, with her
family, was a resident of Ozark for several years.
Merritt, Nancy Josephine (Jackson) 8 Mar 1878 - 1 Jan 1964
[Note: married William R. Merritt 19 Nov 1875 - 21 Nov 1945]

CCR 2 Jan 1964 p1

Mrs. Josephine Merritt, 84, a former resident of Sparta, died at 12:35 a.m.
Wednesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital after a four-week illness. A 50-year resident of
Sparta, Mrs. Merritt had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Fae Hawkins, 662 South
Kickapoo, since moving to Springfield 10 years ago. She was a member of the South
National Church of Christ. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Galen Adams,
Kirkwood; one son, T. A. Merritt, Lynwood, Calif.; 3 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark.
John Alley officiated and burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Merritt, Nora Melissa 1879 - 11 May 1953
CCR 21 May 1953 p5
[Note: married Ben Merritt]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Melissa Merritt, 73, who died May 11 at her home
route 2, Clever, were held Thursday, May 14 in the Clever Baptist Church conducted by
Rev. R. W. Forbes and Rev. Everett Bryant. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She is survived by her husband, Ben
Merritt, two sons and five daughters. She had spent most of her life in the Hurley
community and was a member of the Hurley Baptist Church.
Merritt, Octavia Lillian (Irwin) 12 Jul 1892 - 9 Nov 1992 NN-E 18 Nov 1992
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mary (Monger) Irwin; married F. A. Merritt]
Octavia Lillian Irwin Merritt, 100, formerly of Sparta, died Monday, Nov. 9, in
Poison, Mont. She was born July 12, 1892, in Sparta, the daughter of Charles and Mary
Monger Irwin. She lived in Sparta until 1922 when she and her husband moved to
Colorado. They had nine children, and after her husband died she lived with her sons,
moving to Montana to live with her son, Fred, more than 20 years ago. Her
accomplishments in life include being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker, gardener and quiltmaker. Survivors include four sons, Fred Merritt, Kalispell,
Mont., Kelly Merritt, Oregon City, Ore., Robert Merritt, Santa Teresa, Calif., and
Leonard Merritt, Tucson, Ariz.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, in Old Boston Cemetery under the direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating.
Merritt, Orie B. 1905 - 31 Dec 1973 OH 10 Jan 1974 p6
[Note: Son of William M. & Sarah M. (Johnson) Merritt; married Marion]
Clever - Funeral services for Orie B. Merritt, 68, former resident of the Boaz
community, were held Wednesday in New Orleans, Burial was in New Orleans under
direction of Shoen Funeral Home. Mr. Merritt died Dec. 31, his New Orleans home after
suffering a heart attack following a long illness. He was a retired Navy officer. Survivors
include his wife, Marion; a son, Jack, New Orleans; four sisters, Mrs. Willa Young,
Billings, Mrs. Bertha Ricketts, Bois d’arc, Mrs. Vetah Glazebrook, St. Louis and Mrs.
Maxine Burgess, Springfield; a brother, Carmel of Eugene, Ore. and four grandchildren.
Merritt, Pansy Mae (Salkill) 30 May 1893 - 22 Aug 1963
[Note: married Clyde Bethel Merritt 12 Sep 1893 - 21 Sep 1954]
Funeral services for Mrs. Pansy Merritt, 70, former Republic resident who died
Thursday in Torrance, Calif., where she had lived the past nine years, will be held at 2

p.m. Sunday in Republic Baptist Church with the Rev. H.V. Wells officiating. Burial will
be in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Merritt is survived
by two sons, Hubert, Torrance, and Jack Formosa; a daughter, Mrs. Ola May Leisure,
Brey, Calif.; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one brother and four sisters.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1963 in the margin.
Merritt, Ralph 1898 -14 Oct 1950 CCR 1 Mar 1951
Doyle Short, 25, of Squires, MO, was found guilty on second degree murder in
the circuit here on Wednesday and drew a recommended sentence of 15 years from the
jury which deliberated for three hours. Short, along with Roy Lamb, 20, also of Squires,
confessed to the fatal beating of Ralph Merritt, 52, of Ava last October, as the trio drove
in a car along country roads. The victim’s body was discovered the day following the
murder, October 15, in Little North Fork river, badly beaten and with a rope around his
neck. The case entered the circuit court in Christian county on a change of venue from
Douglas county. The testimony in the case was completed Wednesday afternoon before
Judge Tom R. Moore. Fourteen witnesses were called by the state with no defense
witnesses being presented. The state asked the death penalty. The defense attorneys were
given 30 days by Judge Moore to file a motion for a new trial, with sentencing held until
such action is taken. Christian county sheriff Clay Hodges stated that Short would
probably returned to the Greene County jail in Springfield until the sentencing date. He
has been held there since the date of his arrest. At the time of their arrest on the murder
charge, Short and Lamb were already under arrest for another beating and robbery in the
Squires community.
Merritt, Rosa Belle (Skaggs) 25 Jun 1897 - 28 Aug 1947 CCR 4 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hannibal M. & Belle (Stokes) Skaggs; married James Bethel Merritt
4 Feb 1896 - 8 Oct 1973]
Mrs. Rosa Belle Merritt, 50, died at 12:15 Thursday morning following an
apoplectic stroke Tuesday night at her home in the south part or Republic. She had been
in frail health for several years and suffered frequent attacks of asthma. She never
regained consciousness following the stroke Tuesday. The deceased was born at Clever,
Mo. on June 25, 1897, and grew to womanhood there. She was married to J.B. Merritt on
Aug. 19, 1917, and the family moved to Republic several years ago. She was a faithful
wife, a devoted mother and a good neighbor. Her home and her family were her principal
interests in life and she and her husband gave much time to making their home attractive
with flowers and lawn accessories. She is survived by her husband, J.B. Merritt; four
children, Mrs. Juanita Mason, Rolla (Buster) Merritt, Mrs. Annabelle Mason, and Jimmy
Lee Merritt, all of Republic; her mother, Mrs. Bell Skaggs, of Clever; three sisters, Mrs.
Kenneth Maxon of Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Mrs. Harry Pierce of Bois D’Arc, and Mrs. Oscar
Coughron of Tulsa, Okla., two brothers, Stanley S. Skaggs of Springfield and Marion
Skaggs of Clever, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at the
Republic Baptist church, of which she was a member, at one o’clock Saturday afternoon
with the pastor, Russell Ward repeating the last rites. Burial will be in the family lot in
the Delaware cemetery east of Clever under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral
Home of Clever.

Merritt, Sarah Margaret (Johnson) 11 Oct 1883 - 12 May 1950
[Note: married William Merritt]
Mrs. Sarah Margaret Merritt, 66 of Clever, died last Friday in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Bertha Ricketts, of Republic, Route 1. Mrs. Merritt had spent most of her
life in Greene and Christian Counties. Survivors include three sons, Ora of New Orleans,
Freddie and Carmel of Clever, and four daughters, Mrs. Ila Young of Springfield, Mrs.
Ricketts, Mrs. Vetah Glazebrook of St. Louis, and Mrs. Maxine Burgess of St. Louis,
other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church at
Clever Sunday afternoon with the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in the
Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Merritt, Sherman Wiley 28 Apr 1896 - 18 Jun 1948 CCR 24 Jun 1948
[Note: Son of Bethel & Sarah C. (Wise) Merritt; married 24 Dec 1914 Alice L. Pearce 15
Apr 1894 - 12 Nov 1980]
Funeral services for Sherman Wiley Merritt, 52, a lifelong resident of the Clever
community, who died June 18, were held Sunday at the Clever Baptist Church, conducted
by Rev. W.H. Hawes and Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield. Burial was in Delaware
Chapel cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Alice Merritt; one daughter, Mrs. Elbert Young; three sisters, Mrs.
Mary Barnhart, Mrs. Nancy Wells, and Mrs. Nettie Wells, all of Aurora; two brothers,
Ben Merritt of Crane and Clyde Merritt of Republic; several other relatives and many
friends.
Mersecchi, Marian (Hickman) 23 Oct 1952 - 4 Mar 1997 CCH-N 12 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of David & Joan Hickman; married 25 Nov 1979 Roby Mersecchi]
Marian Mersecchi, 44, died Tuesday, March 4, 1997, at her home in Durant,
Oklahoma. She was born in Franklin, Louisiana, on October 23, 1952, and was married
to Roby Mersecchi on November 25, 1979, in Durant, Oklahoma. She is survived by her
parents, David and Joan Hickman, Ozark; mother and father-in-law, Francesco and Elsa
Mersecchi of Forli, Italy; daughters, Angela Mersecchi, Denton, Texas, and Alena
Mersecchi, Sherman, Texas; brother, Michael Hickman, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma;
granddaughters, Milena Blanton, Denton, Texas and Lauren Abbott, Sherman, Texas;
several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Marian was a very loving daughter,
wife, mother, and grandmother. She was the co-owner with her husband, Roby, of Roby's
Hallmark & Flowers. She was a very giving, selfless, community-minded and caring
person. Marian was a licensed private pilot, a writer, and a freelance photographer. She
enjoyed music, old movies, and loved to read. She loved Italy and had studied the castles
and the history of the country. Marian learned true Italian cooking from Roby's mother
and became an excellent cook. She loved animals and was a judge in several dog shows.
She also owned the Romeran Kennels, which raised "Chinese Shar-Pei", to which she
raised 7 grand champions. She enjoyed bird-watching and her pet squirrels. She was also
a very good floral designer. Marian knew no obstacles and met challenges as well as
opportunities - always with a sense of success. Memorial services were held Thursday,
March 6, 1997, at Murray Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. David Dillow officiating. For

those who desire, a Marian Mersecchi Magnolia Festival Scholarship Fund has been
established at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. The recipient of this scholarship
will be a student in the field of cultural arts. Donations should be directed to the Alumni
Association.
Mersereau, John J. 23 Jan 1898 - 18 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: married Winona R. Roberts 7 Jan 1904 - 14 Feb 1994]
John J. Mersereau, 91, of Ozark, died Feb. 18 at Springfield Community Hospital.
The body was cremated under the direction of Harris Funeral Chapel, Ozark.
Mersereau, Winona R. (Roberts) 7 Jan 1904 - 14 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of William & Mabel (Dawes) Roberts; married John J. Mersereau 23 Jan
1898 - 18 Feb 1989]
Winona R. Mersereau, 90, Nixa, died Monday, Feb. 14, 1994, at I 1: 11 a.m., in Nixa
Park Care Center Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 7, 1904, in Hiawatha, Kan., the
daughter of William and Mabel Dawes Roberts. She had lived in Nixa for the last 9
months, formerly of Springfield and Forsyth. She is preceded in death by her husband,
John J. Mersereau, Dec. 1989, and by her parents. She is survived by two sons, Charles
Mersereau, Forsyth, and John J. Mersereau, Dexter, Mich. Cremation has taken place
under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mertel, Ona J. 1884 - 18 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: married Henry E. Mertel 22 Sep 1883 - Dec 1972 ]
Mrs. Ona J. Mertel, 84, of Springfield, died at 8:50 a.m. Friday in BurgeProtestant Hospital after a short illness. A native of Christian County, Mrs. Mertel had
lived in Springfield 56 years. Survivors include her husband, Henry E.; two daughters,
Mrs. Parker Moon and Mrs. Harry F. Kirkpatrick, of Springfield; a son, Dr. Holly Mertel,
Westfield, N. J.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with the Revs. Ralph Prosser and
James R. McQueen officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery under direction of
Klingner.
Messenger, Hervie B. 17 Jul 1892 - 22 Jan 1966
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Mary E. (Wolfe) Messenger; married Manerva Wilson 15
Jun 1896 - 14 Apr 1976]
Funeral services for Hervie B. Messenger, age 73, of near Hurley, will be at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Union City Church of the Nazarene. The Revs. Lester Lemmons and Arnold
Ray Evans will officiate and burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever under
direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Messenger died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in his home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
AND
Messenger, Hervie B. 17 Jul 1892 - 22 Jan 1966 CCR 27 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Mary E. (Wolfe) Messenger; married Manerva Wilson 15
Jun 1896 - 14 Apr 1976]
Hervie B. Messenger. 73, died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at his home five miles north
of Hurley. A lifelong Stone County resident and retired farmer, he was a member of the

High Ridge Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Manerva; two sons, Austin, Crane,
Otis, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Mease, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Bertha Roach, Webbers
Falls, Okla.; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1
p.m. Tuesday in Union City Church of the Nazarene. The Revs. Lester Lemmons and
Arnold Ray Evans officiated and burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Messer, Mary Josephine (Kerr) 14 Jan 1926 - 17 May 1996 CCH-N 22 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Lyman James & Alice Josephine (Tennis) Kerr; married ? Messer]
Mary Josephine Kerr Messer, 70, Leawood, Kan., passed away Friday, May 17,
1996, at Saint Joseph Health Center. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 21 at Mount
Moriah and Freeman Chapel. Burial in Antioch Cemetery, Merriam, Kan. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to National Jewish Center for Immunology
and Respiratory Medicine, c/o Development Dept. 1400 Jackson, Denver, CO 80206.
Mrs Messer was born January 14, 1926, in Ozark. She was a 1948 graduate of Saint
Luke’s School of Nursing and was an accomplished seamstress and artist. She was a
member of Village Presbyterian Church. She was the daughter of Lyman James Kerr and
Alice Josephine Tennis Kerr. Survivors include her daughters, Robyn Palmer, Garden
Grove, CA., Carolyn Messer, Philadelphia, PA, and Michelle Chiacchia, Uxbridge, MA,
and three grandchildren, Alyub Palmer, Muhammad Palmer, and Olivia Chiacchia.
Messersmith, Glenda Rhea (Swearengin) 28 Aug 1965 - 29 May 2006 SN-L 1 Jun
2006 & SN-L 2 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Wilbur & Gwen Swearengin; married Steve Messersmith]
Glenda Rhea Messersmith, of Ozark, was born August 28, 1965. She departed this
life on May 29, 2006, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Bowling
Green, Kentucky. Glenda graduated from Ozark High School and Franklin Technical
School in Joplin as an LPN. She particularly enjoyed working with children in home
health settings and older adults in nursing care facilities. Glenda was a member of the
Riverside Road Church of Christ in Ozark. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Steve,
and especially loved camping, fishing and traveling with him. Glenda was proud of being
a grandmother to Lincoln. Survivors include: Her husband, Steve; her mother, Gwen
Swearingin, Ozark; her father, Wilbur Swearingin and his wife, Beverly, of Mt. Vernon;
two sisters, Amy VanGorden and husband, Todd, Ozark, and Susan Dimitrijevic and
husband, Dejan, of Austin, Texas; a stepsister, Amy Deckard, Ozark; a step- brother,
David Deckard, New Mexico; stepson, Tyler Messersmith and wife, Lorisa, and
grandson, Lincoln, Springfield; mother-in-law, Judy Messersmith, Nixa; two brothers-inlaw, Wade Messersmith and wife, Lori, Republic, and Doug Messersmith and wife,
Shelly, of Ozark; a sister-in-law, Penny Dudley, Palmyra; her grandmother, Ruby Yates,
Ozark; a nephew, Andrew Dimitrijevic of Austin, Texas; two aunts; an uncle; three
cousins; and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. The family will receive
visitors at the funeral home today, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. A memorial fund has been set
up in Glenda's name at Regions Bank, Ozark.
Messner, Donald Louis, Rev. 9 Sep 1921 - 22 Mar 2005 SN-L 24 Mar 2005

[Note: Son of Clark Emerson & Sarah Caroline (Trott) Messner; married 17 Mar 1943
Louise F. Williams]
Reverend Donald Louis Messner, 83, Nixa, passed away on Tuesday, March 22,
2005, in St. John's Hospital surrounded by loving family. Donald was born on Sept. 9,
1921, to Clark Emerson and Sarah Caroline (Trott) Messner in Williamsport, Ind. He
married Louise F. Williams on March 17, 1943, in Hammond, Ind. Donald proudly
served in the United States Army during World War II under General Patton in the Battle
of the Bulge. He was known for his love of the church and worked diligently for over 50
years as an Assembly of God minister/church planter building the Kingdom. He attended
Central Bible Institute in Springfield. Donald loved to play the trumpet and was known as
a hard working man, working as a contractor in construction. He attended Central
Assembly of God in Springfield. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Louise; sons,
Donald R. Messner, Sacramento, Calif., James L. Messner and wife, Gwendolyn,
Raleigh, N.C., Reverend Michael D. Messner and wife, Sandi, Nixa, and Mark A.
Messner, Nixa; one daughter, Sharon R. Black and husband, Tom, Rocklin, Calif.; 14
grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren also survive. Visitation will be on Friday,
March 25, 2005, beginning at 1 p.m. with services at 1:30 p.m., in the James River
Assembly of God Clark Chapel under the care of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service,
with Reverend John Lindell and Reverend Jack Sheline officiating. Interment will be on
Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full
military honors. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to James River
Assembly/Assemblies of God World Missions Fund with envelopes provided at the
funeral home.
Messersmith, Gordon Dean 29 Mar 1940 - 21 Feb 2003 CCH-N 12 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Lowell and Ella (Dixon) Messersmith; married Rosemary]
Gordon Dean Messersmith, 62, Ozark, died Feb. 21, 2003, in Cox South,
Springfield. He was born March 29, 1940, in Mountain Grove, the son of Lowell and Ella
(Dixon) Messersmith. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Messersmith was a
welder and had been employed by Fasco Industries before retirement. Survivors include
his wife, Rosemary; four children and their spouses, Penny and Mike Dudley, Monticello,
Steve and Glenda Messersmith, Sparta, Wade and Laura Messersmith, Republic, and
Doug and Shelly Messersmith, Omaha, Neb.; five grandchildren, Nick, Dana, Tyler, and
Tim Messersmith, and Danielle Dudley; a great-grandchild, Lincoln Messersmith; a
sister, Joyce Cates, Florida; his stepmother, Mary Messersmith, Superior, Neb.; and
nephews, Ronnie Clough, Donnie Clough, and Ron Clough, Jr. He was preceded in death
by a son, Timothy P. Messersmith, and his parents. A graveside service was Feb. 25, in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military honors provided by Veterans Memorial Team.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mettler, Emmett "Pete" 1 Nov 1915 - 13 Oct 2005 SN-L 16 Oct 2005
[Note: married 1946 Mickey (?) Essick]
Emmett "Pete" Mettler passed away Oct. 13, 2005, at his home in Highlandville,
Mo. He was born Nov. 1, 1915, in Smithton, Mo. He was a World War II veteran and
received two purple hearts. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and
five sisters. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mickey; and four stepchildren,

Frances Kyker, Frank Essick, Bill Essick and Dick Essick. Graveside services will be in
Spokane Cemetery on Monday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating.
Metz, Brenda E. (Chandler) 3 Oct 1955 - 29 Jan 2007 SN-L 31 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Keneth L. & Willa (Craft) Chandler; married 12 Jan 1979 Dan Metz]
Brenda E. (Metz) Chandler, 51, of Bolivar, formerly of Salem, passed away Jan.
29, 2007. She was born Oct. 3, 1955, in St. Louis, and graduated from Salem High
School in 1973. On Feb. 12, 1979, Brenda married Dan Metz in Miami, Okla. Brenda
was employed with Walmart for 20 years, retiring in 2005. She was a member of Second
Baptist and enjoyed camping and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her father, Keneth L. Chandler, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
August Craft, Mr. Fred Chandler, and Mrs. Minnie Rawlings. Survivors include her
husband Dan Metz; mother Willia Chandler; brothers and their spouses, Gary and Sandra
Chandler, Nixa, and Larry and Nancy Chandler, Springfield; a sister and her spouse,
Cheryl and Paul Smith, Branson; and nieces and nephews, Stephanie Medley, Kristin
Chandler, K.P. Smith, Curtis Chandler, Mary Chandler and Jeff Davis. Funeral services
will be 1 p.m. Sat., Feb. 3, 2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial
following in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 p.m. Fri., Feb. 2,
2007, in the funeral home.
Metzelthin, Gertrude (Bond) 17 Jan 1896 - 21 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Emma (Quick) Bond; married Herman W. Metzelthin 20
Aug 1890 - 14 Nov 1971]
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Gertrude Metzelthin, 81 of Route 1, Billings, will
be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Jim Jones officiating. Burial
will be in Smart Cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Metzelthin, a lifelong resident of Stone and
Christian Counties, died Thursday morning in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a
long illness. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Harry Kloppenburg, Mrs. James Maples,
and Mrs. Herman Bluebaum, all of Billings and Mrs,. Harley Kasinger, Marionville; a
brother, Norman Bond, Route 1, Billings; 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and
one step grandchild. Meadors or Billing will announce arrangements.
Metzelthin, Herman W. 20 Aug 1890 - 14 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
[Note: Son of William & Wilhelmine (Dahms) Metzelthin; married Gertrude Bond 17
Jan 1896 - 21 Apr 1977]
Herman Metzelthin, 81, of Route 1, Billings, died at his home at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday. He was a lifetime farmer and member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrude; four daughters, Mrs. Pauline Bluebaum, Mrs.
Mildred Kloppenburg, and Mrs. Mary Lois Maples, all of Billings, and Mrs. Dorothy
Kasinger, Marionville; one sister, Mrs. Ann Kohl, Denver, Colo.; and 15 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union Hill
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery,
under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Metzelthin, Willard Carl
[Note: married Geneva]

1916 - Mar 1971

Willard Carl Metzelthin, 54, of 5754 Lakeview Terrace, died at 12:30 p.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, following a short illness. An office worker at Harry
Cooper Supply 25 years, Mr. Metzelthin was a World War II veteran, and a member of
the First Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge at Republic. Surviving are his wife,
Geneva; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Freeman, of 1360 East Brower; two sons, Willard, Jr., of
532 North Patterson, and John, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Metzelthin, Clever; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Bluebaum, Mrs. Mary Maples and Mrs.
Mildred Kloppenburg, all of Billings, and Mrs. Dorothy Kassinger, of Marionville.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Ivan
Coyle officiating. Burial will be in Rivermonte Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Heart Fund.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of March 1971 in the margin.
Meyer, Chris F. 23 Jul 1950 - 24 Feb 1991 NN-E 28 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of Leon & Dorothy Meyer; married Debra]
Chris F. Meyer, 40, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 24, 1991. The son of Leon H, and
Dorothy Meyer, he was born July 23, 1950, in St. Louis. He was a member of the
National Avenue Christian Church. He was a nurse anesthetist and was a former
employee of Cox Hospitals and St. John's. He was a partner. in General Anesthesia
Services, Ft. Scott, Kan. He was an avid sportsman and loved to fish to hunt. He is
survived by his wife, Debra; two daughters, Sasha and Paige, of the home; his parents,
Leon and Dorothy Meyer, Springfield; a sister, Caryn Meyer, Richardson, Texas; a
brother, Philip Meyer, Springfield; his father- and mother-in-law, Warren and Elizabeth
Christenson, Springfield; and many friends and relatives. Services were Wednesday
afternoon in National Avenue Christian Church with the Rev. Mark Randle officiating.
Visitation was Tuesday night in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Red Cross, American Lung Association, or the charity of
the donor's choice.
Meyer, Elmer John 20 Jun 1908 - 18 Oct 1998 CCH-N 28 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of John Frank & Leonora (Lohr) Meyer; married Mabel]
Elmer John Meyer, age 90, of Ozark, died Sunday, October 18, in Primrose Place,
Springfield. He was the son of John Frank and Leonora (Lohr) Meyer. He graduated from
the University of Illinois and the Benton School of Law. He practiced law for over 60
years in Ferguson and Branson. He was a past Missouri State Representative. Mr. Meyer
served as a combat veteran of World War II and was a member of the American Legion
and VFW Post 7628. He was a devout Christian and member of the Hopedale Baptist
Church. Survivors include: his wife, Mabel Meyer; a son John Meyer and his wife,
Sherry, Columbia; a daughter and her husband, Elaine and Dr. Seneca Ferry, Fairfax
Station, Virginia; two stepdaughters, Mrs. George Thompson (Margo), Chicago, Illinois,
and Mary VanHouweling and her husband, Norman, Des Moines, Iowa; fourteen
grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. His former wife, Dorothy Kruse Meyer,
preceded him in death as well as his parents and a sister. Funeral services were Thursday,
October 22, in Hopedale Baptist Church, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial

was in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hopedale Baptist Church.
Meyers, Infant Son 20 Apr 1971 - 22 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Rodney & ? (Cantrell) Meyers]
The two-day-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Meyers, Billings, died at 3
a.m. Thursday. April 22, in Cox Medical Center. Surviving in addition to the parents, are
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clive S. Meyers, Springfield; the maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Anna Cantrell, Pleasant Hope; the paternal great grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur graves, Willow Springs; the maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
C. H. Rowdy, Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Orville R. Cantrell, Billings; and the
maternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Anna B. Rowdy, Hunting, W. Va. and Mrs. Pearl
McKnabb, Springfield. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Klingner Chapel
with the Rev. Alfred Grant officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Meyers, Karl. A. 26 Jan 1915 - 28 Feb 1995 CCH-N 8 Mar 1995
[Note: Son of Omer & Lillian (Brown) Meyers; married Jenna]
Karl A. Meyers, 80, Ozark, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995, in Nixa. He was born
Jan. 26, 1915, in Nixa, the son of Omer and Lillian Brown Meyers. He retired from
Ozark Bank in 1981. He had earlier been employed as bookkeeper for Campbell Motor
Company. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother. Survivors
include his former wife, Jenna; two sisters, Ola Meyers and Ionia Deulen, both of
Springfield; a brother, Jack Meyers, and his wife, Jane, Springfield; two nephews,
Stephen Deulen and Bruce Meyers; six nieces, Debby Foster, Cindy Burrell, Myra
Massey, Regina Graves, Muerita Scrivner and Carmen Gross; and a sister-in-law and her
husband, Janet and Daryl Mitchell. Funeral services were Friday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Winford C. Lee officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Meyers, Lillian G. (Brown) 27 Aug 1885 - Dec 1965 CCR 6 Jan 1966 p3
[Note: Daughter of Gabriel Pierce Shackleford & Narcissus Evaline (Edwards) Brown;
married 12 Sep 1909 G. Omer Meyers 1885 - 1948]
Mrs. Lillian Meyers, 80, city collector of Nixa for 18 years, died Friday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield. A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Mrs. Meyers
Was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Surviving are two sons, Karl, Nixa and
Jack, 2610 West College, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ionia Deulan, 1924 Village
Road, Springfield, and Miss Ola Meyers, St. Louis, and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Meyers, Melva Kathryne (Thompson) 13 Jul 1913 - 14 Mar 2005 SN-L 17 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Katie Thompson; married 20 Apr 1930 Ed Meyers]
Melva Meyers, 91, passed away on March 14, 2005, in the Ozark Riverview
Manor. "Ducky", as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born
July 13, 1913, to the late Henry and Katie Thompson in Raton, N.M. She was united in
marriage to Ed Meyers on April 20, 1930. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing,
cooking, and gardening. She was noted for her beautiful smile which always greeted

everyone she met. She was a loving caregiver and for many years worked as a volunteer
in the nursery at First Christian Church in Carthage, Mo. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Ed Meyers; sisters, Vey Barr and Madge Blackwood; and her
brother, Jack Thompson. Survivors include daughters, Kathy Kunze, Springfield, Mo.,
and Bonnie Anderson, Grove, Okla.; four grandchildren, Troy and Bret Anderson,
Angela Edmondson and Kory Kunze; three great grandchildren, Noah, Rose, and Isabella
Edmondson; one sister, Maxine Blackwood; and numerous other loving relatives and
friends. She would have wanted to give thanks to her special girls at Ozark Riverview
Manor where she resided the last two and one half years of her life. Graveside services
are today at 11:30 a.m. in Park Cemetery in Carthage. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to The Make A Wish Foundation of Missouri, 1510 W.
Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807, in memory of Melva Meyers.
Mezel, Mae Ellen
1887 - 22 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: as printed, this appears confusing, as though the lines were omitted or out of
order]
Mrs. Mae Ellen Mezel, 88, of Sparta died at 10:30 p.m. Monday at the Lakeview
Nursing Home at Forsyth. Mrs. Mezel had lived with her several years. She was a
member of the Christian Church and the Rebekah Lodge at Mulberry, Kan. She was also
a member of the Pythian Sisters at Milan, Ill. Survivors besides the son include two
daughters, Mrs. Mable son, James Mezel, in Sparta, for Fleming Foster, West Branch,
Iowa, and Mrs. Josephine M. Beck, Fayetteville, N. C. The family received visitors at
Adams Funeral Home in Ozark Wednesday, and the body was taken to Mulberry, Kan.
for funeral services and burial today.
Michalski, Floriene A. (Rosier) 27 Feb 1908 - 12 Jun 1997 CCH-N 18 Jun 1997
[Note: Daughter of Ewing & Nina (Brown) Rosier]
Floriene A. Rosier Michalski, 89, Sparta, passed away Thursday, June 12, 1997,
in her home. She was born in Elk City, Kansas, February 27, 1908, to Ewing and Nina
Brown Rosier. She attended school in Willow Springs and Stockton. She worked in
Kansas City during World War II, later transferring to Chicago where she retired from
the American Can Company in 1973. She then moved to Sparta, where her home and
garden gave her much joy. Preceding her in death were her parents and her sisters, John
Sam Rosier and Mary Brown Mitchell. She is survived by: her daughter and husband,
Jane Ormsby and Roger Stevens. Boulder, Colorado; one sister, Mrs. Joe Howard of
McCracken; three grandchildren, Jo-San Arnold, Cardiff, California and her son, Ethan,
John T. Davis and wife, Joliene, Silverthorne, Colorado, and Elizabeth Davis and her son,
Dean Gorman, Boulder, Colorado; three nephews, John Mitchell, Springfield, Josh
Mitchell, Los Angeles, California, and Mark Mitchell of Stockton; her cousin Ace Rosier,
and wife, Agnes, Sun City, Arizona, and many longtime friends and neighbors. Graveside
services will be held at the Stockton Cemetery at 1:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, 1997, with
Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Micham, Leola Blanche (Burch) 1914 - 13 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
[Note: Daughter of ? & Eula (?) Burch; married Ernest Micham]

Funeral services for Mrs. Leola Blanche Micham, 54, of Sparta were at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Melvis and James “Hobo” Applegate
officiating. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. in Willow Springs Cemetery north of
Mountain Grove. Mrs. Micham had moved here from Mountain Grove eight years ago.
She died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a lingering illness.
She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church, southeast of Oldfield. Surviving are her
husband, Ernest; a son, Reggie, of the home; and two daughters, Mrs. Bee Crawshaw,
Sparta and Mrs. June Robinett, Ozark. Other survivors include a brother, Gilbert Burch,
Mountain Grove; three sisters, Mrs. Veda Gourley, Solo. and Mrs. Grace Broughton and
Mrs. Rosetta Terry, both of Wichita, Kan.; her mother, Mrs. Eula Burch, Mountain
Grove; and four grandchildren.
Micham, Travis Rance 10 Jul 1977 -9 Mar 1996 CCH-N 9 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Rance & Jan (Smith) Micham]
Travis Rance Micham, 18, of Ozark, passed away at 4:10 p.m.. Monday, March 9,
1996 in Ozark as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Travis was born
July 10, 1977 in Springfield, Mo., the son of Rance and Jan Smith Micham. He was a
1995 graduate of Ozark High School where he excelled and won many awards in
industrial arts. He was employed by Ozark Plumbing as a plumber’s apprentice. He was
an avid hunter, fisherman and enjoyed all outdoor sports. He preserved many of his prize
catches as a self taught taxidermist. Survivors include: his mother and father. Rance and
Jan Micham, Ozark; two brothers, Tyler and Trevor Micham, of the home; paternal
grandmother, Shirley Stephens, Sunrise Beach, Mo.; maternal grandmother. Irene Smith,
Springfield; grandfather, Harold Micham, Thayer; step-grandfather, Orben Clark, Ozark;
great.-grandmothers. Marie Micham, Mt. Grove. Mo., and Rita Nash, Springfield; several
aunt and uncles. Funeral services were held at. 11:00 a.m, Thursday, in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in the
Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, in the funeral
home.
Michel, Nellie Mae (Baum) 1904 - 8 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of Jacob “Jake” & Jannett Baum; married Emmet Michel]
Mrs. Nellie Mae Michel, 66, of Marionville, died at 1:45 p.m. Monday in Aurora
Community Hospital, following a long illness. Mrs. Michel was a native of Christian
County and longtime resident of Marionville, Survivors include her husband, Emmet; a
daughter, Mrs. Isabel Willcock of Aurora; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Vermule of Billings
and a granddaughter. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Bradford Surridge
of Marionville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Chapel with the
Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery.
Middlekauff, Brenda Kay (Suggs) 20 Aug 1962 - 2 Jul 2005 SN-L 17 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Harlan Ellis & Josephine (Hicks) Suggs; married ? Hill; married ?
Middlekauff]
Brenda Kay (Suggs) Middlekauff, the daughter of Harlan Ellis Suggs and
Josephine (Hicks) Suggs, was born August 20, 1962, in Mansfield, Mo. Brenda had been
missing for three years and was found July 2, 2005, due to a homicide. For the past 20

years, Brenda has been a resident of Bend, Oregon, and was a former resident of Ava,
Mo. Brenda was employed by Fred Meyers Dept. Store as a Cashier and in the Nursery
Dept. In August 1979, Brenda and Clyde Hill were united in marriage in Mtn. Grove,
Mo.; they were married for 20 years and he preceded her in death. Brenda was a Christian
and attended Church in Bend, Oregon. Preceding Brenda in death were her father, her
husband, and one sister, Patricia Harvey. She was also preceded in death by her
grandparents, William Nuel and Tellie Ann Hicks, William Ellis and Effie Elizabeth
Schofield, and one nephew, Kevin Lee Suggs. Brenda is survived by her mother,
Josephine Suggs, Houston, Texas; three stepchildren, Clyde Alan Hill and Charlene Joy
both of Idaho, and Rhonda Grace, Sandhu, Calif.; seven step-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; four sisters, Anna Lou Caudill, Ava, Mo., Rita S. Ege, Ozark, Mo.,
Dorothy Phillips, Bruner, Mo., and Linda Medlock; four brothers, Richard Lynn Suggs,
Plentywood, Mont., Robert Lee Suggs, Cowgill, Mo., William Ellis Suggs, Houston,
Texas, and Earl Edward Suggs, Ava, Mo.; a brotherin-law, Leo Hill, Mtn. Grove, Mo.,
and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 19,
2005, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Robert Grisham
officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Carole Sund Memorial
Reward Foundation at the funeral home.
Middleton, Alta May (Gimlin) 9 Jun 1888 - 30 Jan 1965 CCR 4 Feb 1965 p5
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Amanda Catherine(Green) Gimlin; married
Robert L. Middleton 29 Jul 1881 - 18 Mar 1961]
Mrs. Alta M. Middleton, 76, a lifelong resident of Taney, Stone and Christian
Counties, died Saturday morning in her home at Nixa. She is survived by 3 sons, Roy and
Clarence, both of Nixa, and Leo Middleton, Clever; nine grandchildren, one great
grandchildren and a brother, George Gimlin of Electric City, Wash. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiated and burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Middleton, Clarence 12 Aug 1914 - 8 Aug 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Robert L. & Alta May (Gimlin) Middleton; married Maxine]
Clarence Middleton, 57, of Nixa, died about 8 p.m. Tuesday of an apparent heart
attack at his farm south of Jamesville on Route 1, Clever. He was a retired carpenter, a
member of the Jamesville Church of Christ and a lifelong resident of the Jamesville and
Nixa communities. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; one son, Ronnie Middleton of
Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. LaVonne McIntire of Nixa and Libbi Middleton of the home;
two brothers, Roy Middleton of Nixa and Leo Middleton of Rt. 1, Clever and one
granddaughter. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Harris Chapel at Nixa, with
burial in Jamesville Cemetery.
Middleton, Elma Mildred (Sellars) 29 Jan 1908 – 10 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
[Note: Daughter of John & Dora (Ghan) Sellars; married 25 Nov 1936 Roy E. Middleton
27 Feb 1910 - 31 Mar 1987]

Elma Mildred Middleton, 67, Ozark, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10,
1995, in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Elma was born January 29, 1908, in
Christian County, the daughter of John and Dora Ghan Sellars. She was married to Roy
E. Middleton, on Nov. 25, 1936, in Springfield, Mo. She was a retired secretary for the
Nixa Public School System, serving for over 20 years. She was a member of the Nixa
First Baptist Church, and Eastern Star. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. She is
preceded in death by her parents, husband, a sister, and three brothers. Survivors include
one daughter, Louise Brayfield, several nieces and nephews and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995, in Harris, a Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will
follow in the Delaware Cemetery, in Nixa.
Middleton, Jesse Leo 4 Feb 1916 - 27 Jun 2005 SN-L 29 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Robert L. & Alta Mae (Gimlin) Middleton; married 6 May 1946 Cleva B.
Compton ]
Jesse Leo Middleton, age 89, of Nixa, passed away in his home, Monday, June
27, 2005. He was born February 4, 1916, in Taney County, the son of Robert L. and Alta
Mae (Gimlin) Middleton. On May 6, 1946, he and Cleva B. Compton were united in
marriage. He received salvation at the Jamesville Baptist Church. Leo served his country
in the U.S. Army during World War II on all five European Theaters, attaining the rank
of First Lieutenant, and receiving the Bronze Star. Throughout his working career he was
a farmer, mechanic, and a carpenter. He also served the City of Nixa for 20 years as City
Clerk and as City Inspector. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and having his family
together. Survivors include his wife, Cleva; five children and their spouses, Kathy and
John M. Davis, Olathe, Kan., Robert and Julie Middleton, Hollister, Janice and Terry
Kendrick, Nixa, Marlene and John Larson, Walnut Grove, and Jim and Ronda Middleton,
Bolivar; 13 grandchildren: John C. Davis and wife, Traci; Kelly Garrison and husband,
Darren; Lisa Odom and husband, Bill; Rob Middleton; Jesse Middleton and wife, Penny;
Emily Kendrick; Dan Kendrick; John M. Larson; Jamie Campagnola and husband, Chris;
Jason Edwards; Aaron Larson; James Middleton; and Jared Middleton; and 12 greatgrandchildren. His parents and two brothers, Roy and Clarence, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery,
Nixa with military honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the City of Nixa Parks
Department.
Middleton, Robert L. 1883 - 18 Mar 1961 CCCR 23 Mar 1961 p5
[Note: married Alta Mae Gimlin 9 Jun 1888 - 30 Jan 1965]
Funeral services for Robert L. Middleton, 79, a retired farmer of the Jamesville
community on Route 1, Clever, who died Saturday at the home of his son, Roy in Nixa
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Middleton resided in Taney
and Stone counties most of his life and was a member of the Jamesville Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Alta; two other sons, Clarence of Nixa and Leo of Clever.; a
brother, Jim of Forsyth; four half-brothers, Elza, Exie and Huber, all of Springfield and

Tulle of Forsyth and three half-sisters, Mrs. Florence Hunt of Kansas City, Mrs. Lola
Gullickson of Denver and Mrs. Lillie Sheldon of Fresno, Calif.
Middleton, Roy E. 27 Feb 1910 - 31 Mar 1987
[Note: Son of Robert L. & Alta May (Gimlin) Middleton; married Elma Mildred Sellars
29 Jan 1909 - 10 Oct 1995]
Services for Roy E. Middleton, 77, Nixa, will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the
First Baptist Church, Nixa. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home. Mr. Middleton, a retired merchant, died at 1:07 a.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today
in the funeral home with Masonic rites at 6:30 p.m. Springfield News-Leader, April 1,
1987.
Miekeley, Augusta Emilie (Baum) Feb 1888 - 9 Aug 1964 CCR 13 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Barbara Baum; married Christian F. Miekley 3 Dec 1908]
Mrs. Augusta Emilie Miekley, 76, of Route 1, Billings, died at her home Sunday
morning, Aug. 9. She was a member of the Billings Christian Church. Mrs. Miekley is
survived by her husband, Cris; two daughters, Mrs. Velma B. Mack, of 851 South
Pickwick, Springfield and Mrs. Lucille Daugherty of 11 20 East Delmar; a son, Howard
F., of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Schlermiyer, 429 West Page, and Mrs.
Rebecca Pletke, of Santa Ana, Calif; a brother, Charley Baum, 600 East Delmar; two
grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today)
in Billings Christian Church. The Rev. C. C. Keller will officiate, and burial will be in
Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Miekeley, Christian F. Sep 1882 - 9 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William & Clara (Rienecke) Miekeley; married 3 Dec 1908 Augusta
Baum]
Chris F. Miekeley, 88, Route 1, Billings, died Sunday morning in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield., He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the Billings
area. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Velma Mack, Route 1, Billings, and Mrs. Lucille
Daugherty, Springfield; a son, Howard, Route 1, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Bessler,
Billings, and Mrs. Minnie Bum,. Springfield; a brother, Otto, Billings; two grandchildren
and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Christian
Church in Billings with the Rev. Robert Shanks officiating, Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Miekeley, Louise Marie (Sutter) 17 Apr 1882 - 29 Jun 1958 CCR 10 Jul 1958 p1
[Note: married William A. Miekeley 26 Dec 1875 - 7 Mar 1965; name spelling from
tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Marie Miekley, 76, who died Sunday, June 29 at
her home southeast of Billings were held Tuesday, July 1 at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church in Billings, with Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in St.
Peter’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Mrs. Miekley was
a lifelong resident of the Billings community and a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical
Church. Survivors include her husband, William A. Miekley; one son, Alfred Miekley of

Billings; five daughters, Mrs. Esther Marlow of Santa Ana, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Schmill
of Camarillo, Calif., Mrs. Louise Katzur and Mrs. Dorothy Kastendieck of Billings and
Mrs. Harriet Erhard of Miami, Fla. 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; one
brother, H. B. Sutter of Springfield and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Graf of Billings.
Miekley, Carolene (Ottendorf) 11 Nov 1937 - 2 Sep 2006 SN-L 5 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd V. & Polly Hildred (Blades) Ottendorf; married 2 Sep 1956
Glenn Miekley]
Carolene Miekley, 68, of Clever, Mo., passed away Saturday, September 2 , 2006,
after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Clever, Mo., on November 11, 1937, the
daughter of Lloyd and Polly Ottendorf, who preceded her in death. She graduated from
Clever High School in 1955. She was united in marriage to Glenn Miekley in the First
Baptist Church in Clever on September 2, 1956. In addition to being a partner on their
dairy farm, Carolene was also an active life-long member of the First Baptist Church of
Clever. Carolene enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family and friends. She is
survived by her husband Glenn of Clever; two daughters and their spouses, Glenda and
Rick Wampler of Aurora, Debbie and James Gardner of Trenton; five grandchildren,
Brittany Wampler and Stephanie Wampler of Aurora, Chris and Andrea Gardner of
Clever, Dana Gardner of Marionville, and Brandi Gardner of Trenton; one greatgrandson, Coleton Gardner of Clever and many other family and friends. Visitation is 6
to 8 p.m. today in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Funeral services will be held at the
First Baptist Church in Clever at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6. Burial will be in
Mt. Carmel Cemetery immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Clever's Building Fund.
Miekley, Howard F. 20 Jul 1919 - 16 Feb 1988
Services for Howard F. Miekley. 68, Billings will be at 7 p.m. Saturday in
Meadors Chapel of Billings with the Rev. James Schultz officiating. Burial will be at 11
a.m. Monday in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. Raymond Schultz
officiating. Mr. Miekley died Tuesday evening in his home from injuries suffered in a
farming accident. A farmer, he was a member of St. Peters United Church of Christ in
Billings, the Ozark Steam Engine Association and the Early-Day Gas Engines
Association, both of Republic, and the National Farmers Organization. Survivors include
two sisters, Velma Mack, Republic, and Lucille Daughtry, Springfield; two nieces Coetta
Lampe, Tulsa, Okla., and Chaistine Smith. Bartlesville, Okla.; a great-niece and two
great-nephews. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Note: this data is from his Funeral Card, not an obituary as such.
HOWARD F. MIEKLEY, July 20, 1919 - Feb.16, 1988. SERVICES HELD Meadors
Chapel-Billings, Mo February 20, 1988 at 2:00 P.M..
OFFICIATING Rev. James Schultz, ESCORTS Gene Hutter, Charles Stark, Floyd
Maples, Leslie Miekley, Glen Miekley, Raymond Miekley
HONORARY Ozark Steam Engine Assoc., Early Day Gas Engine Assoc. MUSIC Erna
Lou Kastendieck, Betty Stark. GRAVESIDE SERVICES
Maple Park Cemetery February 22, 1988 at 11:00 A.M. , Rev. Raymond Schultz
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES.
Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Association and Bea Gardner.

Miekley, William A. 26 Dec 1875 - 7 Mar 1965
CCR 11 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of William & Clara (Rienecke) Miekley; married Louise Marie Sutter 17
Apr 1882 - 29 Jun 1958]
William A. Miekley, 89, Billings, died at 2 a.m. Sunday at his home near Billings.
Survivors include a son, Alfred of Clever; five daughters, Mrs. Esther Marlow, Orange,
Calif.. Mrs. Mildred Schmill, Camarillo, Calif., Mrs. Harriet Erhard, Miami, Fla. and
Mrs. Dorothy Kastendieck and Mrs. Louis Katzur, both of Billings; two brothers, Chris F.
and O. F. Miekley, both of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Bessler, Billings and Mrs.
Minnie Baum, 600 East Delmar, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 20 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday at 3 p.m. in St. Peter’s United Church
of Christ with the Rev. Carl Bauer officiating. The body was in the church from 1 p.m.
Wednesday until time for the service. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell.
Mignerey, Claribel (Lawing) Crain Feb 1899 - Nov 1954 CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: daughter of Robert Jasper & Mary J. (Clark) Lawing, married first Arthur C. Crain
14 Aug 1899 - 16 Nov 1953; married second ? Mignerey]
Funeral services were held recently at Tallahassee, Fla. For Mrs. Claribel Crain
Mignerey, 56. a native of Ozark and a former Springfield resident. Mrs. Mignerey died in
the Oak Ridge Institute of Nuclear Studies Hospital at Oak Ridge, Tenn., following a
lengthy illness. Survivors include her husband, Henry Mignerey; a daughter, Mrs. Betty
Kay Peterson of Tallahassee; a son, Roger Crain of Ozark; two sisters, Miss Kathleen
Lawing and Mrs., C. H. Crowdus, both of Springfield; three brothers, Paul Lawing of
Edmonds, Wash; Kenneth Lawing of Borger, Texas; and Charles Lawing of Grove, Okla;
and five grandchildren. Burial was at Tallahassee, Fla.
Miles, Benjamin F. 1899 - 17 Nov 1967 CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: grandson of Albert & Mira Miles - living with grandmother on 1910 census]
Word has been received here of the death of a former Nixa resident, Ben F. Miles,
68, who died Friday in Plymouth, New York after a lingering illness. Mr. Miles moved
from the Nixa community about 30 years ago but returned for frequent visits. Survivors
include his wife, Julie, one son and one daughter and three grandchildren, all of the state
of New York. Funeral services and burial were Sunday, November 19, at Norwich, New
York.
Miles, Hazel L. (Merritt) 25 Jul 1916 - 4 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of Charley S. & Audie May (Woods) Merritt; married 30 Jun 1938
Irving W. Miles 16 Mar 1904 - 4 Mar 2002]
Hazel L. (Merritt) Miles, 85, Billings, died at 7:35 p.m. Thursday Nov. 4, 2001, in
Son shine Manor, Republic. She was born July 25, 1916, in Billings, Mo., to Charley S.
and Audie May (Woods) Merritt. She had attended the Antioch Church, formerly located
northeast of Clever, and was a member of the Clever Community Club. She was married
to Irving Miles June 30, 1938, and he survives. She is also survived by a step-son, Robert
Miles, Shell Knob; a step-daughter, Phyllis Arndt, Neosho; a sister, Charleen Arndt and
husband Richard, Clever; and several step grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday Nov. 7, 2001, in Delaware Cemetery, east of
Clever, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Homes,
Clever. The Clever chapel will be open noon until 1:30 p.m. Sunday. No visitation is
planned. Springfield News-Leader, Nov. 6, 2001.
Miles, Irving W.
16 Mar 1904 - 4 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of William James and Marion Elizabeth (Bradley) Miles; married 30 Jun 1938
Hazel L. Merritt 25 Jul 1916 - 4 Nov 2001]
Irving W. Miles, 97, Neosho, formerly of Billings, died at 4:45 a.m. Monday,
March 4, 2002, in Medicalodge of Neosho, Neosho, Mo. after a short illness. He was
born March 16, 1904 in Lebanon, S.D., the son of William James and Marion Elizabeth
(Bradley) Miles. Irving moved to California in 1954, where he worked at a box factory,
retiring in 1972. He then moved to Billings and raised stock cattle. Preceding him in
death were his parents; wife, Hazel; eight brothers; and one sister. He is survived by a son
and his wife, Robert and JoAnn Miles, Shell Knob; a daughter and her husband, Phyllis
and Raymond Arndt, Neosho; six grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and one
greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Dr. Rick Hedger officiating. Burial will be in
Delaware Cemetery, Clever. The Clever chapel will be open at noon Thursday, with
visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to service. Springfield News-Leader, March 5, 2002.
Miley, Robert L. "Bob" 10 Jun 1928 - 31 Mar 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004 & SN-L 2 Apr
2004
[Note: Son of Robert W. & Lola B. (Cage) Miley; married 19 Sep 1945 Vanell B.
Weaver 20 Jul 1928 - 26 Sep 2004]
Robert L. "Bob" Miley, 75, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Nixa on
March 31, 2004. He was born June 10, 1928 in Kansas City, the son of Robert W. and
Lola B. (Cage) Miley He married Vanell B. Weaver on Sept. 19, 1945 in Winona. He
was a 1984 retiree from the U.S. Forest Service and was an active NARFE member. He
spent much of his retirement researching family history and cemetery hunting. He had
also volunteered at the Forsyth Library and was an active member of the White River
Historical Society. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife,
Vanell, Nixa; two sons, Michael A. Miley and wife Madeline, St. Louis, and Lawrence
D. Miley and wife Hilary, Ozark; two daughters, Kathryn Louise Jacob and husband
Stephen, St. Charles, and Mary Ellen Cromwell and husband Evan, Redwood City, Calif.;
seven grandchildren, Joseph and Erin Miley, Taylor, Gillian and Paige Miley, and Sean
and Emma Cromwell; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Devin Miley; and a brother,
Patrick Miley, Winona. Visitation was from 1-4 p.m. April 3 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Friends of the Forsyth
Library or The White River Historical Society in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W.
Walnut, Ozark, MO 65721. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Miley, Vanell B. (Weaver) 20 Jul 1928 - 26 Sep 2004
CCH-N 6 Oct 2004 & SN-L
28 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oscar E. & Mary D. (Matthews) Weaver; married 19 Sep 1945
Robert L. “Bob”Miley 10 Jun 1928 - 31 Mar 2004]

Vanell B.Weaver Miley, 76, died on Sept. 26, 2004 in Nixa. She was born in
Winona on July 20,1928 to Oscar E. and Mary D. (Matthews) Weaver. She married
Robert L. Miley on Sept. 19, 1945 in Winona, Missouri. Survivors include two sons,
Michael A Miley and wife Madeline of St. Louis, and Lawrence D. Miley and wife
Hilary of Ozark; two daughters, Kathryn Louise Jacob and husband Stephen of St.
Charles, and Mary Ellen Cromwell and husband Evan of Redwood City, Calif.; seven
grandchildren, Joseph and Erin Miley; Taylor, Gillian and Paige Miley; Sean and Emma
Cromwell; two great grandchildren, Ian and Devin Miley; and a sister, Virginia Kuessner
of Van Buren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded very recently in
death by her husband Robert L Miley, her parents, a brother, Victor Weaver, and two
sisters, Velma Allmon and Vesta Albert. Visitation was at Winona Christian Church at 4
p.m.on Tuesday, Sept.28, 2004. A memorial service was held for both Robert and Vanell
at 5 p.m. at the church. Burial was private. Her love of reading lead her to volunteer at
the Forsyth Library. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to The Friends
of the Forsyth Library, Forsyth, Mo. 65653. Local Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home.
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Miller, Alice “Allie” (Farthing) Mar 1892 - 6 Sep 1966 CCR 15 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of John Allison & Emma (Garrison) Farthing; married Charles Spencer
Miller Nov 1896 - ?]
Mrs. Allie Miller, 74, Route 1, Rogersville, died at 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Sept 6, in
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Miller, a longtime resident
of the Rogersville community, is survived by her husband, Spencer; two grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday Sept 8 in the
Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh Funeral Chapel in Rogersville with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating, Burial was in Holland Cemetery west of Rogersville. Mrs. Miller was a sister
of the late Dr. R. R. Farthing and the late Mrs. J. A. Roper of Ozark.
Miller, Allen 15 Dec 1918 - 3 Dec 1999 CCH-N 8 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Arol & Allie (Manear) Miller; married 20 Oct 1940 Margaret Rhodes]
Allen Miller, age 80, of Nixa, died Friday, December 3, 1999 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born December 15, 1918 in Withingsville, Ohio and
was the son of Arol and Allie (Manear) Miller. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. On October 20, 1940 he and Margaret Rhodes were married.
Before moving to Nixa, the Millers lived in Merriam Woods. They attended First Baptist
Church of Nixa. Survivors include: his wife Margaret, two daughters and their husbands,
Paula and Jim Hancock, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Pamela and William Davies, Coral
Springs, Florida; three grandchildren, Michael Shamhart, Michelle Tohill, and Royce
Shamhart; six great-grandchildren, Steven, Lauren, Kelli, Kathryn, Morgan, and Natalie;
a sister, Beulah Cummings, Henderson, Kentucky; and a brother, Charles Miller, Denver,
Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral services were Monday, December 6, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Springfield National
Cemetery.

Miller, Alma (Blades) 1893 - 3 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
[Note: married Emmett Miller]
REPUBLIC - Mrs. Alma Miller, 79, of Republic, died Thursday morning at
Kimbrough Nursing Home in Springfield after a long illness. Mrs. Miller was a member
of the Evangelical Methodist Church here. Surviving are her husband, Emmett; one
daughter, Mrs. Wyville Deeds, Billings; one son, Billy, Republic; one sister, Mrs. Elene
McCroskey, Republic; two brothers, Harold Blades and Roy Blades, both of Republic;
and five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Evangelical Methodist Church here with the Revs. Fred Cunningham and
Ernest Dewitt officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell of Republic.
Miller, Amanda Arena (Eddings) 24 Jul 1871 - 8 Jun 1952 CCR 12 Jun 1952
[Note: married 18 Feb 1893 Charley Miller]
Amanda Arena Eddings Miller was born July 24, 1871, and died June 8, 1952, at
the age of 80 at her home in the Rogersville community. She was united in marriage to
Charley Miller, February 18, 1893, and to this union two children were born. She was
preceded in death by her husband and an infant daughter. She was converted at the age
of 14 years and joined the Elm Grove church. She lived a devoted Christian life until
death. Survivors are one son, Spencer of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Holland,
Carthage; Mrs. Elbert Smith and Mrs. Ira Roller, both of Rogersville; two brothers,
Sherman Eddings of Seymour, and Roger Eddings of Fair Grove; one grandchild and one
great-grandchild, several step-children, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Elm Grove church with burial made in the Holland
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Miller, Andrew Jackson 3 Mar 1900 - 22 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: married Julia; birth date from SSDI]
Funeral services for Andrew Jackson Miller, 71 of Ozark who died at 11 a.m.
Wednesday were at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Reeds Spring elementary school. The Rev. John
Daley officiated, and burial was in the Nickerson Cemetery, south of Reeds Spring under
direction of Stumpff. A member of the Pentecostal Church, Mr. Miller is survived by his
wife, Julia; six sons, Jack, Sacramento, Calif., E. R. of Reeds Spring, O. D., address
unknown, Marvin, Reeds Spring, William Henry, U. S. Army in Vietnam, and David, of
the home. Also surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Betty Grider, Highlandville, Mrs.
Pauline Grider, Ozark, Mrs. Mary Bilyeu, Berryville, Ark., Mrs. Frances Moore, Canoga
Park, Calif. and Miss Catherine Miller of Sacramento, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. E. J.
Garrigus, El Dorado Springs, Mrs. George Horn, Reeds Spring and Mrs. Marshall Horn,
Live Oak, Calif; and 18 grandchildren.
Miller, Ann (Harville) 2 Dec 1943 - 11 Oct 2000 CCH-N 18 Oct 2000
[Note: Daughter of Raymond F. & Wauneta Mae (Saum) Harville; married Merlin
Miller]
Ann Harville Miller of Springfield passed away October 11, 2000 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Ann was born December 2, 1943 to Raymond F and
Wauneta Mae Saum Harville. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband

Merlin. She is survived by three daughters, Suzanne Miller and her fiance Ron
Moskalski, both of Springfield, Nicole Summers and her husband Shawn of Springfield,
Dina Teague and her husband Jay of Charleston, SC; a brother Alan Harville and his wife
Karen of Rogersville; a sister Rosemary Patmore and her husband Jim of Festus, MO;
three grandchildren Carleigh and Paige Teague of Charleston, SC and Emmy Summers of
Springfield. Funeral services were held Friday October 13, 2000 at the Ozark
Presbyterian Church with Reverend Karla Endicott officiating in care of Harris Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial was at Springfield National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be
made to the American Cancer Society.
Miller, Bert M. 24 Oct 1874 - 31 Dec 1948 CCR 3 Jan 1949
[Note: married 1928 Gertie Ward 11 Jan 1892 - Oct 1982]
Bert M. Miller, 74, died at his home in Sparta, December 31, 1948. He was born
in Illinois and came to Missouri 17 years ago. He married Gertie Ward in 1928. His
membership was with a Methodist church in Illinois. Survivors are the widow, Gertie
Miller; one step-daughter, Mrs. Glen Rozell and a grandson, Douglas Rozell. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at the Sparta Christian church with Rev. R.E.
Musgrave officiating. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
funeral Home in Ozark.
Miller, Bessie A. (Giddings) 22 Jan 1886 - 30 Mar 1968 CCR 4 Apr 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie A. Miller, 82, Spokane, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in the Eisenhour Church. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mrs. Miller who died at 4 a.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital following a
lingering illness, was a native of Galena, Kan. and moved to Spokane in 1936 from St.
Joseph. There are no known survivors.
Miller, Carrie J. (Gann) 1901 - Dec 1973 OH 20 Dec 1973 p7
[Note: Daughter of William S. & Nancy Belle (Bonner) Gann]
Mrs. Carrie J. Miller, 72 of ___ North Nettleton died at 5:20 a.m. today in Cox
Medical Center after a one and a half year illness. Born in Taney County, Mrs. Miller had
been a resident of Springfield for the past 45 years, she was a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Belcher, Miller and Mrs. Riller
Potter, Rogersville and one brother, Earl Gann of Ozark. Arrangements were under
direction of Klingner.
Miller, Charles "Charley" Ray 8 Feb 1938 – 25 Jan 1995 CCH-N 1 Feb 1995
[Note: Son of Leonard Ray & Cleo Bernice (Cahn) Miller; married Darlene]
Charles "Charley" Ray Miller, 56; Ozark, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1995, in
Mobile County; Ala. He was born Feb. 8, 1938 , in San Francisco, Calif., the son of
Leonard Ray Miller and Cleo Berniece Cahn Miller. He served in the U.S. Navy. He
retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. as supervisor. He was a member of Abou
Ben Adhem Temple and Friend Lodge #352. As an Ozark volunteer fireman, he had
served as Captain. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Miller; five daughters, Margie
Coy, Tracy, Calif., Jenny Miller, Monterey, Calif., Terrie Miller, Sacramento, Calif.,
Donna Anthenissie, Fayetteville, N.C., and Marci Miller, Ozark; and six grandchildren,

Jeff, Bryan, Christina, Joseph, Amber and Buddy. No services are planned at this time.
Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Miller, Clifford M. 15 Aug 1906 - 25 Jan 1993 OH 27 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Allen & Cora Miller; married Nellie Jane]
Clifford M. Miller, 86, Walnut Shade, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1993 at Plantation
Hills Nursing Home, Forsyth. He was born August 15, 1906 at Ava, the son of Allen and
Cora Miller. During most of his life he lived in the Walnut Shade area. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Nellie Jane, on Feb. 4, 1992. Survivors include a son, Dale Miller,
and his wife, Madge, Chestnutridge; a daughter, Lera Faye Warren, and her husband,
Clarence, Taneyville; three grandchildren, Sherri Ann Porter, Springfield, and Phyllis
Miller and Dale Jean Miller, both of Chestnutridge: a great-granddaughter, Heather
Porter; a sister. Georgia Stewart, Norwalk, Calif.; other relatives, and many friends.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Hosea Bilyeu, Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Miller, Coy Cleveland 16 Oct 1920 - 25 Sep 2004 CCH-N 6 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Acy & Lena (Rogers) Miller; married Irene]
Coy Cleveland Miller, 84, Rogersville, died at 11:21 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25,
2004 in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Coy was born on Jan. 16, 1920 in
Rogersville to Acy and Lena Rogers Miller. He attended Rogersville High School and
served in the US Army in World War II. He was of the Baptist faith saved at a young age.
Coy owned and operated an Antique Furniture store in Rogersville for many years he also
raised cattle and enjoyed gardening. Coy is survived by his close friend and companion.
Annie E. Deckard of Rogersville, three sisters Blanche Dunlap and Erenesteen Brock
both of Tulsa, Okla. and Kathleen Boffa, Washington, Mo. Several nieces and nephews
and great nieces and great nephews and many friends. Coy was preceded in death by his
parents, his wife Irene, three brothers Wayne, Harvey and Jack Miller and one sister,
Rena Hamers. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004 at the
White Oak Cemetery in Rogersville.
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Miller, David L. 21 Jan 1953 - 15 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
David L. Miller, 36, of Ozark, died June 20 after being thrown from his vehicle
on Christian County Route CC. Services for Mr. Miller were held June 24 in the Stumpff
Funeral Chapel South, Kimberling City. Burial was in Nickerson Cemetery, Kimberling
City.
Miller, David Randall 8 Aug 1956 - 22 Nov 1998 CCH-N 2 Dec 1998
[Note: Son of Richard Neil & Susan (Kerr) Miller; married Joyce]
David Randall Miller, age 42, of Springfield, died Sunday, November 22,
following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 8, 1956, and was the son
of Richard Neil and Susan (Kerr) Miller. His father preceded him in death. David worked
in construction and had also been a truck driver. He is survived by: his wife, Joyce
Miller; his mother and stepfather, Susan and Davis Helton, Marshfield; two brothers,
Rick Miller, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Kirk Miller, Wimberley, Texas; his grandfather,

Emmett Kerr, Springfield; other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral service was at
1 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, in Weaver Cemetery, north on NN Highway.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Miller, Dennis Arthur 21 Feb 1950 - 15 Sep 1998 CCH-N 23 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Arthur & Alice Miller; married 6 Sep 1971 Karen Kerr]
Dennis Arthur Miller, age 48, of Ozark, died at 1:57 p.m., Tuesday, September 15
at St. Louis University Hospital from complications following a bone marrow transplant
for leukemia. He was born February 21, 1950 to Arthur and Alice Miller. He married
Karen Kerr on September 6, 1971. A former Eagle Scout and member of the Malibu's, he
graduated from Van Horn High School, Independence, in 1968, and received his BS,
Masters, and Specialist degrees from Southwest Missouri State University. He joined the
teaching staff of Ozark High School in 1973; he has been a coach, counselor, high school
principal, and currently was the Director of Special Services for the Ozark School
District. Dennis was preceded in death by his father, Art, in 1990. Staying behind to
remember him and the fun and joy he brought to their lives are: His wife, Karen; a son,
Cole, and a daughter, Perry, all of Ozark; his mother, Alice Miller, and his wife's parents,
Jim and Peggy Kerr, all of Independence, two sisters and their husbands, Cindy and Ted
Vernon, Lee's Summit, and Tammy and Chris Andrew, Joplin; two brothers and their
wives, Terry and Terri Miller, Overland Park, Kansas, and Larry and Tracy Miller,
Westwood, Kansas; eight nephews; and six nieces. A celebration of Dennis' life was in
the Ozark High School Gym, Saturday, September 19, at 2 p.m. Cremation was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that
contributions be made to the Dennis Miller Memorial Fund at Ozark Schools, PO. Box
166, Ozark, Missouri 65721 or the Leukemia Society of America.
Miller, Emma (Walker)
25 Feb 1871 - 4 Jan 1951
[Note: married Jake Miller]
Mrs. Emma Walker Miller was born at Queen City, Missouri on February 25,
1871 and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dale Curfman, east of Clever on
January 4, 1951. On November 4, 1900 she was united in marriage to Jake Miller and to
this union one son and two daughters were born. The son, Edward Lee preceded his
mother in death at the age of 14 in 1926. About 35 years ago she became a member of
the Assembly of God Church at Winfield, Kansas and had been a faithful member of that
church until she moved to her daughter’s home nearly two years ago. Survivors are her
husband, Jake Miller of Clever; two daughters; Mrs. Dale Curfman of Clever and Mrs.
Byron Black of Hartford, Ky., three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three
brothers, Pode Walker of Clever, Silas Walker of Nampa, Idaho and Henry Walker of
Portland, Ore. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church
with the Rev. Robert A. Peters of Ottawa, Kansas officiating. Burial was in the Frazier
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Homes.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Miller, Douglas G. 15 May 1891 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: married Lela C.; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age on obit]

OZARK - Services for Douglas G. Miller, 87, Ozark, were at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. L. E. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Lowry City
Cemetery. Mr. Miller died at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, A
funeral home spokesman said Mr. Miller had been in ill health for some time. He was a
native of the Lowry City area and was employed with major oil companies for 25 years
after serving in the Army during World War I. He served overseas in France for 11
months. Mr. Miller moved to a farm in 1944 where he lived until retiring here in 1963,
He was a member of the Methodist Church and the Republic Masonic Lodge, No. 570.
Survivors include his wife, Lela C.; a son, Kenneth D. of Shawnee Mission, Kan.; two
sisters, Mrs. Helen Armstrong, Lowry City and Mrs. Birdie Showalter, Mt. Vernon,
Wash.; and four grandchildren.
Miller, Ethel (Ghan) 21 Jul 1936 - 30 Oct 2003 SN-L 2 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ervie & Mae (Salkil) Ghan; married Donald J. Miller]
Ethel Miller, 67, of Springfield passed away at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in Missouri
Baptist Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. She was born July 21, 1936 in Springfield to Ervie
and Mae Salkil Ghan. Ethel worked in housekeeping at Bass Pro Shops for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband Donald J. Miller, her father, a sister Patsy
Maples and her grandparents. Survivors include one son, Eric Miller, her mother Mae
Taylor and a step daughter Linda Roberts all of Springfield; two sisters, Sharon Maples,
Clever and Kathy Alff, Springfield and one bother Keith Taylor, Clever. Friends may call
after 10 a.m. Monday November 3, 2003 in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral
Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2003 in the chapel with Pastor Rick Sims officiating
with burial to follow in Delaware Cemetery, Christian County. Selections will be
Mansion Over The Hilltop and Peace In The Valley. Pallbearers will be Jimmy
Heatherly, Scott Maples, Joe Keithley, Dennis Goodman, Bruce Do and Chad McEntire.
Miller, Etta Lois (Klepper) 1888 - 5 Feb 1964 CCR 6 Feb 1964 p1
[Note; Daughter of Robert Klepper]
Mrs. Etta Lois Miller, 75, of Route 2, Rogersville, a lifelong resident of Greene
County, died at her home early Wednesday after a long illness. She was a member of the
Mentor Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Albert, 1637 North Waverly, Springfield
and Roberts, Route 1, Rogersville; three daughters, Mrs. Lorene Lea, Route 1,
Rogersville, Mrs. Hazel Bonner, Marshfield and Mrs. Gertrude Reed, Route 3,
Rogersville; two brothers, Bela Klepper, Springfield and Ed Klepper, Route 1,
Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Nannie Burks, Springfield; 19 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harmony Baptist Church
with the Rev. John Spence and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in
Smith Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell.
Miller, Irene (Owens) Altaffer 1912 - 3 Oct 1979 OH 11 Oct 1979 p8
[Note: married ? Altaffer; married Coy Miller]
Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Miller, 67, Rogersville, were held last Friday in
Adams Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery with the Rev. John Chaffin
officiating. Mrs. Miller died Oct. 3 in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She

owned and operated Miller’s Antiques. Among those surviving are her husband, Coy; a
son, Harlan Altaffer, Rogersville, and a brother, Carl Owens, Springfield.
Miller, John F. 8 Apr 1941 - 9 Nov 2002 CCH-N 20 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of George & Euna (Campbell) Miller; married 16 Aug 1964 Judith A.
Wagner]
John F. Miller, 61, of Rogersville passed away at 12:47 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9,
2002, in St. John's Regional Health Center from a massive stroke. John was born on April
8, 1941, in Rogersville to George and Euna Campbell Miller. He was a graduate of
Rogersville High School in 1958. He also attended Southwest Missouri State College and
was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and Rogersville Saddle Club. He retired
from Kraft Foods Distribution in 1996. John was married to Judith A. Wagner on Aug.
16, 1964, in Ash Grove. Surviving is his wife, Judy, of the home; his mother, Euna
Miller, of Rogersville; two sons, Mike Miller and wife, Toni, of Rogersville and Doug
Miller and wife, Kim, of Fordland; one sister, Georgetta Parks of Rogersville; four
grandchildren, Heath, Shelby, Kristina and Dustin Miller; aunts and uncles, Rena Cobb of
Springfield, Alfred Miller of Springfield and Hazel Bonner of Marshfield; several
cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. John was preceded in death by his
brother, Ron G. Miller, and his father, George. Services were Nov. 13 at the Harmony
Baptist Church with burial in the Smith Cemetery Rogersville. Memorials may be made
to the Shriners Crippled Children Hospital or the Baptist Childrens’ Home.
Miller, John Thomas 15 Jul 1910 - 8 Sep 1972 CCR 13 Sep 1972 p2 & OH 21 Sep 1972
p8
[Note: married Freida]
Funeral services for John Thomas Miller, 62, of Ellis, Kan., formerly of Carthage,
were at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, with the Rev. Allen
Harrison officiating. Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Mount Hope
Cemetery, Ellis. Miller, who was living with his sister, Mrs. Mae Skaggs, Ozark, died
Friday morning at St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. He owned and operated
Miller’s Overnight Trailer Park at Carthage before he moved to Ellis in February.
Survivors include his wife, Freida; three brothers, Glen Miller and Mike Miller of Ozark
and Joe Miller of Tulsa; and one sister, Mrs. Skaggs.
Miller, Juanita Josephine (Robbins) 13 Oct 1906 - 13 Mar 1997 CCH-N 19 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Nina (Wickes) Robbins; married 29 Nov 1928 Lewis Hume
Miller who died 25 Dec 1985]
Juanita Josephine Miller, 90, died Thursday, March 13, 1997, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born October 13, 1906, in Roanoke, Missouri, and was the daughter of
Everett and Nina Wickes Robbins. On November 29, 1928,. she was united in marriage
to Lewis Hume Miller. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1985. Mrs. Miller is
survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be Sunday, March 23,
in Huntsville, Missouri. Local arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Miller, Justin Daniel 18 Jun 1984 - 22 Nov 2005 SN-L 24 Nov 2005

[Note: Son of Chris & Toni Miller]
Justin Daniel Miller went to meet the Lord on November 22, 2005, and now the
angels are rejoicing as he has gone home where he now will be cared for by the Lord.
Justin was born June 18, 1984, in Springfield, Mo., to Chris and Toni Miller. From the
day he was born to the day he died he was the greatest joy in his mom and dad's life.
Justin graduated from Ozark High School in May 2002 and then went on to college
where at the time of his death he was a junior. He loved to read books. He was always
full of a lot of questions about life and never afraid to ask them. He loved to play the
guitar, ride his bike and loved to eat Mexican food. Justin accepted the Lord Jesus Christ
as his savior in May 2001 and was baptized at the same time. He loved the Lord and
believed that the witness of a Christian is exhibited by how one lives their life day to day,
free of judgement, full of compassion and bursting with life. On the day before his death
Justin spent time with his friend and mentor, Rev. Ron Bradley, talking about his desire
for a deeper relationship with the Lord. Justin is survived by his mom and dad, Chris and
Toni Miller, Ozark, Mo., and their beloved family dog, Coco. He is also survived by his
grandma, Princess Miller, Springfield; uncles and aunts, Terrell and Judy Miller,
Springfield, Bob and Jan Blazinic, Springfield, Martin and Marti Ross, Springfield,
Roger and Denise Williams, Lockport, N.Y., Manny and Sherry Duarte, Richmond, Ky.,
Rick and Sheryl Rollins, Holliday, Texas, Art and Debbie Austin, Tombstone, Ariz., and
Art and Nancy Miller, Whitewater, Mo. Also surviving are many cousins, Matt Miller,
Amy Francis, Micah Hay, Ryan Hay, Jules Blazinic, Alex Blazinic, Jake Blazinic,
Anthony Austin, Jonathan Miller, Adam Miller, Cassiday Duarte, Joshua Rollins and
Gina Orologio. We celebrate Justin's life and the blessing he was to all who met him. His
smile was contagious and his energy motivating. He is now in the presence of the Lord
and meeting his loved ones that have gone on before him. Funeral services will be held at
2 p.m. Friday, November 25, 2005, in Gorman Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the
Reverends Ron Bradley and Doug Zimmerman officiating. Burial will follow in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 1 to 2 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home. The family requests that contributions be made to the Victory
Mission.
Miller, Lela (Chase) 16 Dec 1900 - 7 May 1994 OH 11 May 1994
[Note: married Douglas Miller]
Lela Chase Miller, 93, Ozark, died Saturday, May 7, 1994 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Dec. 16, 1900, in Blair, Oklahoma. On Sept. 6, 1922, she was
united in marriage to Douglas Miller, and in the same year received an RN degree in
Nursing. She has been a member of the Methodist Church for over 80 years. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Douglas, in 1976, after 54 years of marriage, and her
daughter-in-law, Carol A. Miller, on Dec. 17, 1993. Survivors include her son, Kenneth
Miller, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several
cousins. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, in Ozark United Methodist
Church with the Pastor Jimmy Young officiating. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery. Memorial contributions
can be made to Ozark United Methodist Church.
Miller, Lizzie (Biggs) 2 Sep 1889 - Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13

OZARK - Services for Mrs. Lizzie Miller, 87, Ozark were at 1 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Tommy Becker will officiate, and burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Miller, a former Rogersville resident, died at
11:15 a.m. Friday in Foster Nursing Home, Springfield, after an illness of several months.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Albert Lee Mott, 1833 South Newton, Springfield;
three brothers, Ellis and Walter Biggs, both of Route 2, Rogersville and Lonnie Biggs,
McPherson, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Daisy Sanford, Alameda, Calif and Mrs., Jewell
Kelley, Route 1, Rogersville and three grandchildren.
Miller, Merlin A. 29 May 1939 - 7 Jun 1990 OH 14 Jun 1990
[Note: Son of Rev. G. B. & Evelyn Miller; married Ann]
Merlin A. Miller, 51, Sparta, died Thursday, June 7, 1990. He was born to the
Rev. G.B. and Evelyn Miller on May 29, 1939 in New Orleans. He retired as a master
sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps after 20 years of active duty, including two tours in
Vietnam and recruiting in both Springfield and Daytona Beach, Fla. He received his B.S.,
master's and specialist's degrees from Southwest Missouri State University. He was a
teacher and administrator in Mansfield School District for the past 11 years. He was a
member of Masonic Lodge in Iwokuni, Japan. He was an avid fisherman and a devoted
father and husband. Survivors include his wife, Ann, of the home; three daughters,
Suzanne Miller, Springfield, Dina Teague and her husband, Jay, Sparta, and Nicole
Miller, of the home; his father, the Rev. G.B. Miller, Ponchatoula, La.; two sisters,
Winona Tallo and family, Hammond, La., and Shariee Ederheim and family,
Canadyagua, N.Y.; his mother-in-law, Wauneta Harville, Sparta; brother-in-law, Alan
Harville and family, Rogersville; sister-in-law, Rosemary Patmore and family. Gideon
services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial with full military honors
was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Miller, Michelle Marie 21 Sep 1968 - 1 Nov 1996 CCH-N 6 Nov 1996
[Note: Daughter of Gary McNeal and Una Marie Miller?]
Michelle Marie Miller, 28, Nixa, died Friday, November l, 1996, in St. Louis
University Hospital after a long illness. She was born September 21, 1968, in Springfield.
Michelle graduated from Nixa High School and was a member of the James River
Assembly of God Church. Michelle was an inspiration to all the people she touched
during her life, and will be missed by all who knew her. She loved children and was
active in raising money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. She is survived by: her parents,
Joyce and Gary McNeal, Ozark, and Una Marie Miller, Rogersville; her godmother,
Gertrude Reed, Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends. She
was preceded in death by her grandfathers, James Johns, Ozark, and Bob Miller,
Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michelle Miller Memorial fund
at Boatmen's Bank. Funeral services were held Monday in James River Assembly of God
Church with Pastors John Lindell, John Snavely, Kevin Weaver and Tommy Bilyeu
officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Seymour Masonic
Cemetery.
AND
Miller, Michelle Marie 21 Sep 1968 - 1 Nov 1996 CCH-N 13 Nov 1996
[Note: Daughter of Keith & Joyce (Johns) Miller]

Michelle Marie Miller, 28, Nixa, died Friday, November 1, 1996 in St. Louis
University Hospital after a long illness. She was born September 21, 1968 in Springfield,
Missouri. Michelle graduated from Nixa High School and was a member of the James
River Assembly of God Church. Michelle was an inspiration to all the people she touched
during her life, and will be missed by all who knew her. She loved children and was
active in raising money for St. Judes Children's Hospital. She is survived by: her parents,
Joyce and Gary McNeal, Ozark, and Keith and Pat Miller, Rogersville; her grandmothers,
Edna Johns, Ozark and Una Marie Miller, Rogersville; her godmother, Gertrude Reed,
Florida; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and many friends. She was preceded in
death by her grandfathers, James Johns, Ozark, and Bob Miller, Rogersville. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Michelle Miller Memorial fund at Boatmen's Bank.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 4, in James River Assembly of God Church
with Pastors John Lindell, John Snavely Kevin Weaver and Tommy Bilyeu officiating
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Miller, Mike 14 Sep 1916 - 10 Nov 1990 OH 15 Nov 1990
[Note: Son of Epherham & Amanda (Shipps) Miller; married Mae]
r
Mike Miller; 74, Protem, formerly of Ozark, died Saturday morning, Nov. 10,
1990 in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a short illness. He was born Sept.
14, 1916 in Ava to Epherham and Amanda Shipps Miller. He was a retired welder and
electrician. Survivors include his wife, Mae Miller; two daughters, Nancy Miller Wilson,
Quitman, Texas, and Anita Miller, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Teresa Frey, Carmen,
Okla., and Debbie Campau, Ypsilanti; Mich.; three grandchildren, Jennifer and Michael
Nugent and Ashley Campau. Graveside services were Monday in Sparta Cemetery with
Dr. Conrad Kitchell off officiating. Visitation was Sunday evening in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Regional Health Center
for cancer research.
Miller, Mildred A. “Pat” (Sheets) 21 June 1915 – 4 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
[Note: married Vernon Miller]
Mildred A. “Pat” Miller, age 82, of Sparta, died at 9:50 p.m. Thursday in her
home. She was born June 21, 1915, in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of
William L. and Selma (Johnson) Sheets. Pat operated several restaurants before
retirement. Her husband, Vernon preceded her in death in 1993. She was also preceded in
death by a brother, Bernie Sheets, and a sister, Inga Church. Survivors include two
children, Bernie Ray Miller, Sparta, and Frances S. Raybould and her husband, Tom,
Reston, Virginia; a grandchild, Robin Raybould; two sisters, Jacqueline Rosser, Houston,
Texas, and Frances Ruth Bey, LaCrosse, Wisconsin; a good friend, Marilyn Millsap,
Bruner, and her devoted dog, Tiny. A graveside service was Monday, December 8, 1997,
in Springfield National Cemetery, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Miller, Nellie Elizabeth 9 Jan 1896 - 8 Dec 1988 OH 15 Dec 1988
[Note: married Charles Miller 11 Dec 1896 - 6 Feb 1978]
Nellie E Miller, 92, of Republic, died Dec. 8 at Republic Park Care Center after a
long illness. Services for Mrs. Miller were held Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Meadors Chapel

with the Rev. Loyd Wilson and Allen Maples officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge
Cemetery, south of Republic. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist
Church. She was a retired garment factory employee. Her survivors include two sons,
Charles, Springfield, and Loren, Walnut Grove; two daughters, Ailene Dodson, Republic,
and Grace Compton, Nixa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a greatgreat-grandchild.
AND
Miller, Nellie Elizabeth 9 Jan 1896 - 8 Dec 1988
[Note: married Charles Miller 11 Dec 1896 - 6 Feb 1978]
Funeral services for Nellie Elizabeth Miller, 92, Republic, were held Sunday at
1:30 p.m. in Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Revs. Loyd Wilson and Allen Maples
officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Miller died Thursday morning at
Republic Park Care Center following a long illness. She was a member of Union Ridge
Baptist Church and a retired government factory employee. Survivors are two sons,
Charles of Springfield and Loren of Walnut Grove; two daughters, Ailene Dodson of
Republic and Grace Compton of Nixa; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and
one great-great-grandchild.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Miller, Nellie Jane (Cupp) 5 Sep 1904 - 4 Feb 1992 NN-E 13 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of Rose G. and Mary Ellen “Mollie” (Brown) Cupp; married 11 Jul 1925
Clifford M. Miller]
Nellie Jane Miller, 87, Walnut Shade, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1992 in her home.
She was born Sept 5, 1904 at Day and was the daughter of Rose G. and Mary Ellen
“Mollie” (Brown) Cupp. She was a lifelong resident of the Walnut Shade area. On July
11, 1925 she married Clifford M. Miller. Survivors include her husband of 66 years,
Clifford; a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Madge Miller, Chestnutridge; a daughter
and son-in-law, Lera Faye and Clarence Warren, Taneyville; three grandchildren, Sherri
Ann Porter and her husband Carl, Fair Grove, and Phyllis Miller and Dale Jean Miller
both of Chestnutridge; a great grandchild, Heather Porter; nephews, nieces and a host of
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Purnie Stone, Minnie
Wilhite, Lola Bilyeu and Myrtle Cupp. Services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Miller, Robert “Bob” 30 Sept. 1919 – 17 Feb. 1995 CCH-N 22 Feb. 1995
[Note: Son of Lon & Etta (Klepper) Miller; married 22 Apr 1939 Una Marie Haggard]
Robert “Bob Miller, 75, Rogersville, died Friday, Feb. 17, 1995 in his home after
a short illness. He was born on Sept. 30, 1919 in Christian County, the son of Lon and
Etta Klepper Miller. He was a dairy cattle farmer and retired after 25 years from the
Greene County Road and Bridge. On April 22, 1939, he was united in marriage with Una
Marie Haggard. He was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, and
served on the Logan-Rogersville School board for 17 years, the MFA Oil Co. board, a
committee for Sho-Me Power, Mid-Am Dairy, and Greene County Planning and Zoning.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, George and Bill; and one sister,
Lorene Lea. Survivors include his wife, Una Marie, of the home; two sons, Keith and his
wife Pat Miller, Kent and his wife Cindy Miller, all of Rogersville; two daughters, Diana

Mitchell, Ozark, and Janie Bass and her husband Kevin, Rogersville; one brother,
Sherman Alford Miller, Springfield; one sister, Hazel Bonner, Marshfield; two sisters-inlaw, Euna Miller, Rogersville, and Nell Miller, Ozark; six grandchildren, Michelle
Miller, Travis Bass, Kylie Bass, Megan Bass, Amy Miller, and Justin Miller; two stepgrandsons, Larry Schmitt and his wife Lisa, and Brad Schmitt and his wife Jane, two
step-granddaugthers, Callie and Emily Bateman; three step-great-grandchildren, josh,
Teri and Tyler Schmitt; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held on Monday
at the Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, with the Rev. Larry Neil officiating. Burial
was in the Smith Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the St.
Jude’s Children’s Home or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Miller, Rosa Mae (Crum) 4 Nov 1917 – 7 Oct 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of Harrison & Elsie Estella Crum]
Rosa Mae (Crum) Miller, 77, died Friday, Oct. 7, 1994, in Trinity Lutheran
Hospital, Kansas City, following a short illness. She was born Nov. 4, 1917, the daughter
of Harrison and Elsie Estella Crum. She grew up in the Swan Community and had lived
in Kansas City for more than 40 years. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie Lathrope
and Roena Mac Lathrope, both of Kansas City; one sister, Olive Hammond, Joplin; and
one brother, Lloyd Crum, Cottage Grove, Ore. Graveside services will be held Friday,
Nov. 25, at 1 p.m., in Chadwick Cemetery with the Rev. Al Pulls officiating.
Miller, Sharon Norine (Kirkman) 28 Dec 1936 - 18 Nov 2002 CCH-N 4 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Frank H. & Althea Lee Kirkman; married 1959 George E. "Ed"
Miller]
Sharon Norine Miller was born Dec. 28, 1936, in Trenton, Mo., and died
following a long battle with cancer on Nov. 19, 2002, at St. John's Regional Health
Center in Springfield. She was the daughter of Frank H. Kirkman and Althea Lee
Kirkman. She graduated from Trenton High School and attended Trenton Junior College
and Northwest Missouri State University. In 1959 she married George E. "Ed" Miller and
had two sons. Sharon was active in her church, serving in the bus ministry and working
with Acteens in the First Baptist Church in Trenton. She was a teacher at a Christian
school in Trenton. She worked for many years as a dental receptionist. She most recently
attended church at Nixa Assembly of God. Her father, Frank Kirkman, and her maternal
and paternal grandparents preceded Sharon in death. She is survived by her husband,
George E. "Ed" Miller, of the home, her son Michael Miller, his wife Cheryl and
grandchildren Sean, Megan and Kayla, of Auburn, Al., and her son Scott Miller, his wife
Marsha and step-granddaughter, Debbie, of Springfield. Also surviving are her mother,
Althea Kirkman of Springfield, her sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Gomer Caselman
of Springfield, and nieces and nephews. A visitation for friends and family was held Nov.
21, in Adams Funeral home, Nixa. Services were on Nov. 22, in Adams Funeral Home,
with Pastor Don Blansit officiating. Internment was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery
Springfield.
Miller, Susan (Troyer) 1907 - Jun 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
[Note: married Alvin D. Miller]

OZARK - Mrs. Susan Miller, 68, Bruner, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday at her home
after a short illness. Surviving are her husband, Alvin D.; two sons, Raymond of
Staunton, Va. and Eli of Stuarts Draft, Va.; five daughters, Miss Clara Miller and Miss
Ida Miller, both of Paris, Tenn.; Mrs. Vonda Yoder, Cottage Grove, Tenn., Mrs. Laura
Beach, Fair Grove, and Mrs. Mary Yoder, of Stuarts Draft, Va.; seven brothers, Henry
Troyer, Sugarcreek, Ohio, Albert Troyer, Inola, Okla., Levi Troyer, Lakeside, Ontario,
Canada, Demos Troyer, Sarasota, Fla., Noah Troyer, Paris, Tenn., and William Troyer,
Erwin, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Mast, Muskogee, Okla. and Mrs. Clara Miller
and Mrs. Amanda Cupp, both of Chouteau, Okla. and 25 grandchildren. Services were at
9 a.m. Wednesday in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church at Dogwood with Daniel Byler and
Andrew Miller officiating. Harris of Ozark will be in charge of the services there. A
second service were at 9 a.m. Thursday in the Amish Mennonite Church in Chouteau,
Okla. with burial in the church cemetery there.
Miller, Vernon 5 Mar 1916 - 20 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: married 4 May 1942 Mildred A. “Pat” Sheets]
Vernon Miller, 77, Sparta, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1993 at his home. He was born
March 5, 1916 at Valliant, Okla. On May 4, 1942, he was united in marriage to Mildred
A. “Pat” Sheets. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1959 and has lived in this area since
that time. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pat; a daughter, Frances Raybould,
Virginia; a son, Bernie Miller, Washington; a grandchild, Robin Raybould; two brothers,
Edgar and Waldo Miller, both of Oklahoma. Funeral services with military honors
provided by Fort Leonard Wood were Tuesday, Nov. 16, in Springfield National
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Miller, Viola 8 Feb 1891 - Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Viola Miller, 86, Route 2, Rogersville, were
at 3 p.m. Thursday, in Marsh Chapel with burial in Holland Cemetery west of
Rogersville. Mrs. Miller died at 1:35 p.m. Tuesday in Park Central Hospital, Springfield
after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of the area and was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Rogersville. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Olive Holland with
whom Mrs. Miller made her home; two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Constable, Rogersville and
Mrs. Ella Johnson, Springfield and two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Miller, Virgil Glenn 24 Dec 1904 - 18 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
[Note: married Orilla E. Bradley 9 Oct 1908 - 25 Oct 1984]
Glenn Miller, 83, of Ozark, died at 5:25 pm Nov 18 in the terminal care unit of
the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon. Graveside services for Mr. Miller were
held Nov. 21 at the Sparta Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold E. Spradling officiating.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A retired
chef, Mr. Miller moved to Ozark in 1954 from Chicago. He was a member of the Sparta
Masonic Lodge No. 296 AF & AM. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his wife, Orilla
(Bradley) Miller, in 1984. Surviving are one brother, Garland Mike Miller, Springfield;
and three nieces.
Miller, William M. “Bill”

1924 - 3 Jul 1961

CCR 6 Jul 1961 p1

[Note: Son of Lon & Etta (Klepper) Miller; married Nell Jean]
Funeral services for William M. “Bill” Miller, 37, of Ozark, who died Monday
afternoon in St. John’s Hospital after suffered a heart attack that morning while visiting
in Rogersville, were held at 2 p.m. today in the Chaffin Chapel with Rev. William C.
White and Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery near
Rogersville. Mr. Miller, an Army veteran of World War II, served in the European
theatre. He was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Nell Jean Miller; two daughters, Teresa and Connie of the home; his mother, Mrs.
Etta Miller of Rogersville; three brothers, Roger and Bob of Rogersville and Alfred of
Springfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Lorene Lea of Rogersville and Mrs. Hazel Bonner of
Strafford.
Mills, Anna Louise 17 Apr 1913 - 5 Oct 1996 CCH-N 9 Oct 1996
Anna "Louise" Mills, Washington, D.C., formerly of Sparta, passed away
Saturday, October 5, 1996, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services are
pending at this time and more information may be obtained by calling Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home in Ozark.
Mills, Earnest H. 4 Apr 1922 - 26 Jan 2007 SN-L 28 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of O. L. & Alta Mae (Rice) Mills; married 1942 Dorothy Dickens]
Earnest H. Mills, 84, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Friday,
January 26, 2007, in his home following a short illness. He was born April 4, 1922, in
Joplin, Mo., to O.L. and Alta Mae (Rice) Mills. Earnest served in the United States Army
in World War II and was involved in D-Day operations in Normandy, France. He was a
lifelong carpenter and could fix anything. He was a member of High Street Baptist
Church and a charter member of the Victory Bible class. He is survived by his wife of 64
years, Dorothy (Dickens) Mills; daughters, Ernestine Rhoten and Dee Arnold; son Rick
Mills and his wife, Mary Jane; and sister Madge Arthur. He was the best "PaPa" to seven
grandchildren, two step grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a
host of nieces, nephews and friends. Earnest was preceded in death by four brothers, one
sister and one son-in-law. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 30 at 10 a.m. in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will
be held Monday, January 29, 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Gideons.
Mills, Edward Leroy, Sr. 27 Aug 1919 - 22 Mar 1998 CCH-N 1 Apr 1998
[Note: Son of Oliver & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married 4 Apr 1941 Sussannie Bowen]
Edward Leroy Mills, Sr., 78 died Sunday, March 22, 1998 at Cox Medical Center
South after a six-month illness. He was born August 27, 1919 near Chadwick to Oliver
and Mae Alta (Rice) Mills. Leroy married Sussannie Bowen on April 4, 1941 in
Springfield. Soon after their marriage Leroy was drafted into the U.S. Army and was
stationed at bases in Texas, New York and Mississippi. In 1944 he was sent overseas as
Staff Sgt. with the 163rd Engineer Combat Battalion in the Europe theater. He was
awarded the Bronze Star. After the war Leroy and Susannie settled north of Springfield
where they lived for 52 years. Leroy built his home and helped build many of his children's homes. He was a lifetime member of the Carpenter's Union and was a construction

superintendent on many commercial buildings in Springfield. He retired in 1982. Leroy
was saved as a child during a revival at the Oak Wood, Missouri School: He was a member of the Berean Baptist Church. Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, Orville and Leslie; one sister, Nora Blevins, and three grandchildren. He is
survived by his wife, Susannie, four daughters and their spouses: Linda and Mike Kahoa
of Cheyenne, Okla., Janice and Melvin Williams of Strafford, Rosa Lea and Charlie
Robbins of Ongo, and Rachel and Ray Forrester of Springfield; five sons and their
spouses: Tim, Ed and Julia, Mike and Nancy, Dan and Julie, and Brian and Patti; two
brothers; Ernest and Fred Mills; and one sister Madge Arthur, all of Springfield. He is
also survived by 19 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and a host of relatives
and friends. Services were held at 2 p.m., March 25 at Berean Baptist Church with burial
in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
memorial fund at Berean Baptist Church in his honor.
Mills, Ella May (Merritt) 20 May 1879 - 4 Dec 1958 CCR 11 Dec 1958 p4
[Note: Daughter of of William A. & Louise (Greer) Merritt; married William Thomas
Mills 29 Aug 1875 - 5 Nov 1968]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mills, 79, who died Thursday, Dec. 4 were held
Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark. She was a member
of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, William T. Mills; two
sons, Ray Mills of Sparta and William B. Mills of Keltner; two daughters, Mrs. Eula
Walker of Belleville, Ill, and Miss Louise Mills of Washington D. C., seven
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, Fred Merritt of Denver, Colo.
and one sister, Mrs. Jaddie Barr of Sparta.
Mills, Fern (Clark) 18 Aug 1918 - 24 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of John Ervin & Myrtle (Morgan) Clark; married 1941 Ray Mills 13 Apr
1909 - 28 May 1991]
Fern Mills, 87, Nixa, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2006; she
passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born August 18, 1918, at
Swan, Missouri, to John Ervin and Myrtle (Morgan) Clark. After she and Ray Mills were
united in marriage, they moved to Sparta where they raised three daughters. Fern was
employed by McBee Loose Leaf Binders for several years. She enjoyed volunteering at
Thomas Elementary Library of Nixa and was also a longtime and active member of
Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. Fern was preceded in death by her parents; five
brothers, Richard, Oscar, Ike, Alf and Rex; and one grandson, Aaron St. John. Fern is
lovingly survived by three daughters and their spouses, Myrtle St. John and Derald,
Marilyn Melton and David, all of Nixa; Reta Edwards and J.D. of Springfield; two
sisters, Pauline Weagley and Grace Shipman; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Clark, Jean
Clark, and Ada Dennis; five grandchildren and their spouses, Jason and Jessica St. John,
Tommy and Angie St. John, Rateva and Mark Moyer, Jennifer and Jeff James, Chris and
Sarah Melton, Diann and Denny Eisman, and Gloria and Conrad Smith; 11 greatgrandchildren, Dakota and Benjamin James, Emma Melton, Kylie and Aaron St. John,
Quentin and Alex St. John, Bayley, Jarrett, Colton and John Moyer; other caring relatives
and several friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2006, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with ministers Chuck Eakins and Jerry Keene

officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m.
today, March 26, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. The family requests memorial
contributions be made to Fair Haven Childrens Home, of Strafford, Mo.
Mills, Geraldine (Johns) 12 Mar 1928 – 9 May 1997 CCH-N May 1997
[Note: Daughter of J.W & Corda (Copeland) Johns ; married William B. Mills 14 Jan
1920 - 9 Jul 1989]
Geraldine Mills, Ava, died in her home May 9, 1997. She was born March 12,
1928, the daughter of J.W and Corda (Copeland) Johns in Bruner, Missouri. On
September 1, 1945, she married William B. Mills, Springfield. She was a homemaker and
lived most of her life in the Ava area. She was a Baptist and a member of Faith Rock
Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, and one son, Jerry Blaine
Mills. Geraldine is survived by three sons and their wives, John Mills and Venessa,
Oldfield, Bill Mills and Carla, Ava, Jim Mills and Shawna, Ava; three grandsons, Jason,
Bradley and Brandon Mills; two granddaughters, Amy and Jenna Mills; a brother, Jack
Johns, Rogersville; a sister, Josephine St. John, Batesville, Arkansas; nephews, nieces,
cousins and a host of family and friends. The memorial service was held May 12 at
Clinkingbeard Chapel with Rev. Gerald Allman officiating. Burial was in Sparta.
Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice or Faith Rock Church.
Mills, Jerry Blaine 11 Oct 1947 - 9 Jun 1961 CCR 15 Jun 1961 p8
[Note: Son of William B. & Geraldine (Johns) Mills]
Funeral services for Jerry Blaine Mills, who died Friday, June 9, were held
Monday at 1 p.m. at the Mound Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Dwayne Bray
officiated under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Jerry, an eighth grade student at
Plainview, was drowned Friday while swimming in a farm pond. Survivors are his
parents Bea and Geraldine Mills, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones of
Fordland, his paternal grandfather, W. T. Mills and his maternal great grandmother, Mrs.
Retta R. Copeland.
Mills, Jim 6 Oct 1913 - 25 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
GALENA - Services for Jim Mills, 63, Galena were at 2 p.m. Monday in Reeds
Spring Junior High with the Rev. Norman Culbertson officiating. Burial was in Yocum
Pond Cemetery. Mr. Mills died at 8:30 p.m. Friday in Skaggs Community Hospital in
Branson after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Stone County. Survivors
include his wife, Clara; five sons, Jimmy, Jr. of Galena, Tim of Ozark, Murriel of Reeds
Spring and Densil and Kevin, both of the home; a daughter, Miss Anitra Mills, Branson;
a brother, Mart of Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Burchel Carr, Cape Fair and Mrs. Dessie
May, Galena and four grandchildren.
Mills, John A. 20 Jul 1866 - 28 Feb 1945 Unidentified clipping
[Note: married 26 Dec 1886 Margaret E. Davis 7 Feb 1870 - Mar 1952]
John A. Mills was born July 20th 1866 and departed this life February 28, 1945 at
the age of 78 years, 7 months and 8 days. He was united in marriage to Margaret E.
Davis December 26, 1886. To this union were born 16 children, 6 of whom preceded him
in death.

Mills, Leslie Eugene 19 Mar 1915 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Oliver L. & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married Edna Jenkins]
AND
Blevins, Nora Ellen (Mills) 17 Jul 1913 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oliver L. & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married Clell Blevins 10 Apr
1905 - 30 May 1967]
AND
Popejoy, Anna Mae (Blevins) 25 Feb 1932 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Clell & Nora Ellen (Mills) Blevins; married Bill Popejoy]
Funerals Held for Three Victims of Two-truck Crash at Texarkana
Double funerals were held Tuesday for two of three Springfield residents who
died in a two-truck smashup near Texarkana, Tex. Saturday. The victims were Mrs. Nora
Ellen Blevins, 56; her daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Popejoy, 37, and Mrs. Blevins’ brother,
Leslie Eugene Mills, 54. Texas State police reported a pickup truck driven by Mills was
traveling south on U. S. 265 at Omaha, Tex. about 1 p.m. when it apparently passed a
stop sign at a road junction and pulled into the path of a truck driven by Curtis Cope,
Texarkana. Mrs. Popejoy’s daughter, Jill, 8, suffered severe head injuries and was taken
to a Dallas hospital in critical condition, Cope, 43, was in admitted to a Naples, Texas
hospital and is reported in fair condition. Mrs. Popejoy and her husband, Bill, were in the
process of moving to Lone Star, Tex. and were being assisted by her mother and uncle,
according to relatives. Mrs. Blevins, a Springfield resident 35 years, was a member of
Bellview Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Booth,
Springfield and Miss Karen Blevins of the home; her father, O. L. Mills, Springfield;
three brothers, Leroy Mills, Ernest Mills and Fred Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Howard
Arthur, all of Springfield. Mrs. Popejoy, also a member of Bellview Baptist Church, had
lived in Springfield most of her life. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is
survived by a son, Keith, with the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Wash. and two sisters, Mrs.
Booth and Miss Blevins. Double services for the two women were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Gilbert Thomas officiating,. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery near Ozark. Services for Mr. Mills were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Charles M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery near Ozark. In addition to his father, three brothers and sister, Mr. Mills is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Chastain, Ozark; a son, Dean, Branson, and two
grandchildren.
Mills, Mabel F. (Preston) 14 Feb 1892 - 3 Jul 1974 OH 11 Jul 1974 p2
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Dove Lowe (Cummings) Preston; married 7 May 1915
George W. Mills]
SPARTA - Mrs. Mabel Mills, 82, Sparta, died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday in
Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark after a two-month illness. Mrs. Mills, a longtime
Sparta resident, was a member of the Sparta resident, was a member of Sparta Church of
Christ. Surviving are a son, Ray “Tod” of Sparta; five grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Harris of Ozark were announce arrangements (sic).
Mills, Marcia C. (Sloderbeck) 31 Jan 1945 - 18 Oct 1993 OH 27 Oct 1993

[Note: married Marvel T. Mills]
Marcia C. Mills, 48, Ozark, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1993 in her home. She was
born Jan. 31, 1945, in Eureka, Kan. She worked as a bookkeeper in the construction
business. She and her family lived in the Ozark area for the past 15 years, having
previously lived in Liberty. She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include
her husband, Marvel T. Mills; daughter, Jennifer, of the home, a stepson, Marvin Mills,
Granite City, Ill.; her mother, Celesta P. Sloderbeck, Augusta, Kan.; her father, Jack
Sloderbeck, Rosehill, Kan.; two brothers, Jack E. Sloderbeck Jr., Augusta, Kan. and
Michael I. Sloderbeck, Gladstone; a sister, Jessica L. Mayfield, Augusta, Kan.; a step
granddaughter, Kristine Mills; nieces, nephews, and many friends. Services were held
Thursday, Oct. 21, at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Paul Whitfield
officiating. Burial followed in Yocum Pond Cemetery near Reeds Spring. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Mills, Mark Allen 7 Mar 1955 - 17 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Martin & Crystal Mills; married Elizabeth]
Mark Allen Mills, 33, of Springfield, died March 17 at Cox Medical Center North
after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Mills were held Monday in the
Stumpff Funeral Home Chapel-South, Kimberling City, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond Cemetery, Reeds Spring. Mr. Mills was the son of
Martin and Crystal Mills. He was born March 7, 1955, in Reeds Spring. Employed with
Custom Trailer of Springfield, he was a welder. He was a lifelong resident of the area,
and was a member of the Baptist church. His survivors include his parents, Martin and
Crystal Mills; his wife, Elizabeth; two sisters, Andrea Kelsey of the state of California,
and Diana Walden of the state of Indiana; and four brothers - James, Hurley, John, state
of California, Steve, Cape Fair, and Paul, state of South Carolina. He was preceded in
death by one sister, Sally Jo Mills Crume.
Mills, Ralph Edward 24 Sept 1920 - 5 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Ralph Walker & Maude Mills; married Steva Lou]
Ralph Edward Mills, 81, Springfield, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday Nov. 5, 2001, in
Manor Care. The son of Ralph Walker and Maude Mills, he was born Sept. 24, 1920, in
Springfield. He retired from the United States Postal Service as a mail handler in 1980.
He was U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of World War II and attended the Baptist Church. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Steva Lou, in 1993. Ralph is survived by one son,
Kelly and wife Nancy Mills, Springfield; two daughters, Donna Doran and husband Tom,
Hemet Calif., and Sue Mills and husband Joe, Springfield, Mo.; three grandchildren,
Katie Mills, Andrea Shipman and Thomas Mills; one brother, John and wife Carmita
Mills, Columbus, Kan.; and one sister Betty and husband Grant Wallis, Reno, Nev.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday Nov. 9, 2001, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South
with burial in Union Ridge Cemetery, near Boaz. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 7:30
p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri. Springfield News-Leader, Nov. 6, 2001.
Mills, Rasha Clarence 24 Mar 1885 - 23 Apr 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: Son of J. Henry & Abby A. (Duncan) Mills; married Ida Bell Gilmore]

Rasha Clarence Mills, 67, died April 23, at his home at Modesto, CA, where he
had resided the past twenty years. He was a native Missourian having been born at
Springfield and was well known in the Clever community. His wife the former, Ida Bell
Gilmore, survived with four sons Roy L, Clifford H. and Murl of Modesto and Lyndal of
the US Army; two sisters Mrs. Nellie Whitsell of Halltown, Mo and Mrs. Lydia Gooch of
Springfield and one grandson of Modesto. Mr. Mills had been in failing health for
sometime from a heart ailment. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28 in the
Shannon Chapel at Modesto with burial in the Cemetery nearby.
Mills, Ray G. 19 Jul 1925 - 11 Nov 2005 SN-L 13 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of George & Mabel (Preston) Mills; married 7 May 1945 Patricia Anderson]
Ray G. Mills, 80, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this life into the next on
Friday, November 11, 2005. The family who are left do and will continue to miss his
presence in their lives. At the same time, however, the family takes comfort in the
richness of his life and in the benefits of the caring he bestowed upon everyone. He was
born, July 19, 1925, and lived four score years, and in that time was a businessman, a
heavy equipment operator, an electrician, a plumber, a welder, a school board member
and president, a hunter, a fisherman, but above all else, his many talents and greatest
efforts were devoted to being a provider for his family. He was a fortunate man, a father,
a grandfather, and a great-grandfather who loved all the members of his family, and in
return received and deserved their love and devotion. Family members never asked him
what in his life gave him greatest joy, because there was never a doubt or question that it
was finding the kindest, gentlest, most wonderful woman in the world, who shared his
ups and downs, his triumphs and defeats, and the daily problems and joys that life brings
to all of us. Ray was united in marriage to Patricia Anderson on May 7, 1945, resulting in
a relationship that endured for over 60 years, an astonishing achievement in the times in
which we live. Their love and caring for each other has been our rock, our anchor in
times of happiness, in times of troubles, in times of doubt, and in every facet of our daily
lives through the years. The time has come that he must leave his family now, no longer
subject to the ailments and pain that advancing age will bring to us all. But we can be
assured that he has gone to a better place, where the sun always shines, where peace and
happiness are his due reward, and where he awaits the day of our reunion. He does, and
will always, live in the hearts and memories of his family; and in that, has found the
truest kind of immortality. Ray was preceded in death by his parents George and Mable
(Preston) Mills, one sister Freda Doran and an infant sister Faye Mills. Ray is survived by
his loving wife Patricia; two daughters, Kandy Bloomer and husband, Roger, of Ava and
Kathie Stutesmun and husband, Leon, of Ozark; two sons, Scott Mills and wife, Linda, of
Fremont Hills and Barry Mills and wife, Aliene, of Fremont Hills; 18 grand- children; 29
great-grandchildren and one on the way; and a host of loving friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, November 14, 2005, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Dick Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the
Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Mills, Ray Goren 13 Apr 1909 - 28 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of William T. & Ella Mae (Merritt) Mills; married Fern Clark]

Ray G. Mills, 82, Ozark, formerly of Sparta, died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 28,
1991, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born April 13, 1909, to William T. and
Ella Mae Mills. He is survived by three daughters, Myrtle St. John, and her husband,
Derald, Nixa, Reta Edwards, and her husband, J.D., Springfield, and Marilyn Melton, and
her husband, David, Nixa; two sisters, Eula Walker, Belleville, Ill., and Louise Mills,
Washington, D.C.; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were Friday in
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Mills, Roxie Maxine (Chastain) 23 Jul 1930 - 13 May 2002 CCH-N 29 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of George Arch & Mary (Morris) Chastain; married Ted Mills who died
1979]
Roxie Maxine Mills, 71, Ozark, passed away May 13, 2002, in her home. She was
born July 23, 1930, in Reeds Spring, the daughter of George Arch and Mary (Morris)
Chastain. She was married to Ted Mills, who preceded her in death in 1979. She was also
preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Arlin, Logan and James; and a sister,
Pat. Mills owned and operated a beauty salon in Ozark for many years before retirement.
She was a member of Ozark chapter 98 Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two
daughters, Kathy House and husband, Rick, and Linda Roussell and husband. Phillip, all
of Ozark: two sons. Gary Mills, Ozark. and Dennis Mills and wife, Judy, Jupiter, FL;
nine grandchildren, Jeff, Tammy, Joey, Nikki, Paula, Tim, Matthew, Meggan and Kelly;
seven great-grandchildren, Rikki, Clay, Tyler, Cody, Nicole, Trace and RayeAnn; three
brothers, Gene Chastain, Ozark, Kenneth Chastain, Fayette, and Jackie Chastain, Cape
Fair; and a sister, Lela Honsinger, Hickory, Ky. Funeral services were May 16, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Yocum Pond
Cemetery, Reeds Spring.
Mills, Serldea W. 1871 - 3 Sep 1951 CCR 6 Sep 1951
[Note: married 1888 W. H. Mills ]
Mrs. Serldea W. Mills, 80, died at 4 pm Monday in Burge hospital where she had
been a patient for two weeks. She was a lifelong resident of the Springfield vicinity. She
is survived by two sons, T. B. Mills of Booneville and J. L. Mills of Mexico, MO; seven
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm
Friday in Mount Washington cemetery near Kansas City by the grave of her husband.
Burial will be under direction of Chaffin funeral home of Ozark.
Mincks, Sierra Adriann 25 Mar 1994 - 25 Mar 1994 OH 30 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Steve & Shannon Mincks]
Sierra Adriann Mincks, infant daughter of Steve and Shannon Mincks, Nixa, was
stillborn at birth on Friday, March 25, 1994. In addition to her parents, she is survived by
a sister, Stephanie; a brother, Seth, both of the home; grandparents Vern and Daisy
Mincks, Bolivar, great-grandmother, Hazel Howell, Tell City, Ind.; and greatgrandmother Marie Howell, Tell City, Ind. Graveside services were held on Sunday,
March 27, at 1 p.m. in Glenn Cemetery with Father John Brath officiating under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.

Mills, Theodore J. “Ted” 1 Sep 1927 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: married Roxie Maxine Chastain 23 Jul 1930 - 13 May 2002]
Theodore J. “Ted” Mills, 51, of Ozark, operator of the Nifty Beauty and Barber
Shop here for 23 years, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after
a short illness. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) in the Adams Chapel at 2
p.m with the Revs. Harold E. Spradling and Ron Day officiating. Burial with Masonic
rites will be in Yokum Pond Cemetery at Reeds Spring. Memorials may be made to the
cancer fund or any charity. Among those surviving are his wife, Roxie; two sons, Gary
Lynn of Ozark and Dennis Keith of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs.
Katherine Sue House and Mrs. Linda Marie Roussell, both of Ozark and five
grandchildren. Mr. Mills was a native of Reeds Spring and a Baptist. He was a World
War II veteran of the Navy, serving as a signalman. He was a member of the Friend
Masonic Lodge and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine.
AND
Mills, Theodore J. “Ted” 1 Sep 1927 - Jun 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p B3
We wish to thank our many friends for the flowers, food and many prayers
during the time of Ted’s illness and death. Special thanks to Rev. Harold Spradling, Rev.
Ron Day, Special Masonic Service by W. H. “Connie” Shelton, Freida Sweet and Sheriff
Buff Lamb, Christian and Stone County Police Dept, for their part in the funeral services.
Friends are a true blessing and we are well blessed, The Ted Mills Family.
Mills, William B. 14 Jan 1920 - 9 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of William T. & Ella Mae (Merritt) Mills; married Geraldine Johns 12 Mar
1928 - 9 May 1997]
William B. Mills, 69, of Oldfield, died at 1:25 a.m. July 9 at Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Mills were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 12 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Chapel, Ava, with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. He was a member of the Church of Christ. A
stock farmer, Mr. Mills loved horses and was a member of the Missouri Foxtrotter
Association. Surviving are his wife, Geraldine; three sons, John and Jim Mills, both of
Oldfield, and Bill Mills, Ava; two grandchildren; two sisters, Louise Mills, Washington,
D.C., and Eula Walker, Bellville, Illinois; and one brother, Ray Mills, Ozark.
Mills, William Thomas 29 Aug 1875 - 5 Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: married Ella May Merritt 20 May 1879 - 4 Dec 1958]
William T. Mills, 93, a retired farmer and stockman of Route 1, Sparta, died at
10:05 a.m. Tuesday in Foster Nursing Home, Springfield after a lingering illness. A
native of Campbellbille, Ky., Mr. Mills had moved to Douglas County as a youth. He had
beena a resident of Sparta the past 40 years. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Surviving are tow sons, Rya, Route 1, Sparta; and B. Mills, Oldfield; two daughters, Mrs.
Eula Walker, Belleville, Ill. and Miss Louise Mills, Washington, D. C.; a sister, Mres.
Ella M. Allen, Chadwick; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren,.
Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Mills, William Thomas 29 Aug 1875 - 5 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8

Funeral services for William T. Mills, 93, of Route 1, Sparta, who died Tuesday
morning, November 5 in Foster Nursing Home in Springfield were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday
in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with Joe Deal officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Mincks, Clifford Calvin 8 May 1912 – 14 Aug 1996 CCH-N 17 Aug 1996
[Note: Son of Herbert Hostitler & Mary Elizabeth Mincks; married second Lorene Hicks
16 Oct 1924 - 9 Sep 1963]
Clifford Calvin Mincks, 84, Nixa, passed away Wednesday August 14, 1996 in
Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Clifford was born May 8, 1912 in Greene
County, the son of Herbert Hostitler and Mary Elizabeth Mincks. He was a retired
mechanic with Schupbach Chevrolet. Survivors include four sons and their wives, Elmer
and Janie, Calif, Ray and Linda, Ozark, David and Deloris, Sparta, Billy and Cathy
Ozark, four daughters and their husbands, Ruby and Jerry Aikens, Michigan, Lillian and
Charles Bogart, Ill, Betty and Kenneth Casto, Ozark, Bonnie and Jerry Estes, Nixa, 29
grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Joe Fahl officiating, with burial following in the Ozark Cemetery. Visitation was
held Thursday in the funeral home.
Mincks, Daisy E. (Edwards) 8 Feb 1915 - 27 Feb 2005 SN-L 5 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Maggie M. (Davis) Edwards; married 24 May 1942
Vernon O. Mincks]
Mrs. Daisy E. Mincks, 90, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Bolivar, passed away at
6:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, 2005, following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 8, 1915,
in Hartville, Webster County, Mo., to Thomas and Maggie M. (Davis) Edwards. On May
24, 1942, in Benton Harbor, Mich., she was united in marriage to Vernon O. Mincks. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Vernon O. Mincks, on November 7,
1999; a step-son, Jimmy Lee Mincks; a sister, Ruth Carroll; and three brothers, Frances,
Wade, and "Dude" Edwards. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and
Shannon Mincks, Nixa, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Mincks, Fordland, Mo., and
Edna Edwards, St. Joseph, Mich.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Mincks and Seth Mincks,
both of Nixa, Mo.; her caretaker for the last 11 months, Shirley DeLaPorte; and a host of
close nieces, nephews, and cousins. Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 5, 2005, in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, Mo., with Bro. Dennis
Payton officiating. Visitation will be held Friday night from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral
home. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.
Mincks, Delorise Maxine (Evans) Hicks 9 Apr 1930 - 6 Feb 1997 CCH-N 12 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Lee & Opal (Elliott) Evans; married ? Hicks; married ? Mincks]
Delorise Maxine Mincks, 66, Ozark, died Thursday, February 6, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center, South. She was born April 9. 1930, in Bertha, Missouri, and was the
daughter of Lee and Opal (Elliott) Evans. Mrs. Mincks retired from Zenith Corporation,
worked at Hagale Industries, Highlandville Flea Market and was a quilt maker. Survivors
include: three sons, Rocky and Rick Hicks, Ozark, and Rex Hicks, Nixa; her mother,
Opal Evans, Ozark; a brother, Tony Evans, Ozark; two sisters, Joyce Lee, Ponce de Leon,
and Shirley Hutchison, Ozark; and five grandchildren, Amanda, Austin, Jubal, Cody and

Justin. Funeral services were Sunday, February 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Freeda Holt officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Mincks, Grover Fred 2 Nov 1925 - 6 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Grover & Lou Vernia Mincks; married Audrey]
Grover Fred Mincks, age 73, of Chadwick, Missouri, passed away at 6:07 a.m.,
Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in his home, surrounded by family. His death came after a valiant
struggle with cancer and emphysema. Fred was a veteran of the United States Army. He
owned and operated Mincks Pest Control until his illness. Fred lived in the Springfield
area most of his life. He was born November 2, 1925, to Grover and Lou Vernia Mincks.
He had twelve sisters and brothers. He is survived by five of them, Arthur Mincks, Clara
Drennon, Kathleen Wells, Lorraine Ice and Anna Mae James. He was preceded in death
by his wife of fifty-two years, Audrey Mincks, on April 14, 1994. He is survived by: his
present wife, Lilly Mincks, a stepdaughter, Delpha Crawford; a daughter, Brenda
Planchon and a son-in-law, Roy Planchon; four granddaughters, Michelle Falk, Kristin
Jackson, Missy Villines, and Sherri Mundy; a grandson, Eric Crawford; six greatgrandchildren, Cameron Falk, Becka Jackson, Shelbi Mundy, Kaley Jackson, Jacqueline
Villines, and Jonah Falk. By Fred's request there will be no visitation or funeral service.
He will be cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. He will be at
rest in Holland Cemetery, southeast of Springfield. Donations to the American Cancer
Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807 would be appreciated by the
family to help finally find a cure for the horrible disease.
Mincks, John H. 1889 - Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
ROGERSVILLE - John H. Mincks, 86 of Route 3, Rogersville, died at 4:45 p.m.
Sunday at MediCenter in Springfield. Survivors include two sons, Walter of Rogersville
and Harold of Pomona, Calif..; four daughters, Mrs. Mildred Butler, Springfield, Mrs.
Josephine Butler, Willard, Mrs. Mary Butler, Chadwick and Mrs. Eunice Peck,
Springfield; 27 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial
will be in Palmetto Cemetery near here.
Mincks, Lorene (Hicks) 16 Oct 1924 - 9 Sep 1963 CCR 12 Sep 1963
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Dora Hicks; married Clifford Calvin Mincks 8 May 1912 - 14
Aug 1996]
Mrs. Lorene Mincks, 38, a 20-year resident of Ozark, died at her home at 12:10
p.m. Monday. She died of cancer. Surviving are her husband, Clifford; three sons, Ray
Dean, David, and Billy, all of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Lillian Rogers, Sparta, and
Betty and Bonnie, of the home; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hicks,
Springfield; her mother, Mrs. Dora Cornett, Springfield; a stepson, Elmer Mincks,
Chadwick; and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ruby Dean Eakins, Ionia, Mich. Also surviving are
six half-sisters, Mrs. Genevive England, Kansas City, Miss Lana Cornett, Mrs. Loretta
Stevens, Mrs. Donna Stevens, and Mrs. Rosalea Vaughn, all of Garrison; and Miss Treva
Hicks, of Springfield; two half-brothers, Paul Hicks, Jr., and Danny Ray Hicks, both of
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Irene Crutter, Springfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral

services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. John Tranbarger
officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Minear, Charles W., Sr. 13 Dec 1896 - 9 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Franklin & Lou Martha ( ) Minear; married May 15 Mar 1895 - 4
Jun 1977; SSDI gives death date as 15 Sep 1966]
Funeral services for Charles W. Minear, Sr., 69. Nixa, were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday
in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiated, and burial was in Weaver
Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Minear died at 10 p.m. Thursday, June 9 in St. John’s Hospital
after a short illness. Surviving are his wife, May; two sons, Charles W., Jr., Cheyenne,
Wyo, and James M. of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Lou Albers and Mrs. Mary
Jane Copley, Springfield and Mrs. Jo Ann Harmon, Rawlins. Also surviving are one stepson, Lee R. Hyde, West Haven, Conn., one brother, Gene, Goltry, Okla; and 22
grandchildren.
Minear, May (?) Hide 15 Mar 1895 - 4 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married ? Hide; married Charles W. Minear, Sr, 13 Dec 1896 - 9 Jun 1966]
NIXA - Mrs. May Minear, 82, Pasadena, Calif. died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
Pasadena after a long illness. Mrs. Minear was a former resident of Nixa. Surviving are
three sons, Lee R. Hide, West Haven, Conn,, Charles W. Minear, Cheyenne, Wyo., and
James W. Minear, Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Lou Albers and Mrs. Mary Jane
Copley, both of Springfield and Mrs. Jo Ann Harmon, Rawlins, Wyo.; a sister, Mrs. Ida
Cook, Pasadena, and 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Services will be
announced by the Harris Funeral Home in Ozark.
Minear, Priscilla “Pat” (Yarnell) 20 Dec. 1938 - 29 April 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of James & Clara (Parks) Yarnall; married James Minear]
Priscilla Minear, 54, Seymour, passed away Thursday, April 29, 1993 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Dec. 20, 1938 in Ben Davis, daughter
of James Yarnall and Clara Parks. She was married to James Minear; they lived in Nixa
22 years before moving to Seymour eight years ago. She was preceded in death by a halfbrother, Gary Parks. She is survived by her husband, James; two daughters, Myla and
Teri, and one son, Dale, all of the home; a daughter, Georgia Blevins and her husband,
Randy, Clever; two sons, Wesley Minear and his wife, Tana, Rogersville; and Gary
Minear, Republic. She is also survived by her father, James Yarnell and his wife, Pearl,
Houston; her mother, Clara Parks and her husband, Earl, Toppenish, Wash.; a brother,
Virgil Yarnell, Springfield; half-sisters Linda Jackson, Ind., and Earlene Biechler, Wash.;
grandson Cody Blevins and step-grandsons Sean and Tommy Blevins. Services were held
Saturday, May 1 at Clinkenbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Rev. Reggie Micham
officiating. Burial was in Lee Cemetery.
Minnick, Etta (Cantrell)
1886 - 22 Jan 1964 CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1
Word has been received here of the death Jan. 22 of Mrs. Etta Minnick, 77,
formerly of Christian County, in a Claremore, Okla. nursing home after a lingering
illness. She is survived by three sons, Vernon, Las Vegas, Nev. Homer, Oklahoma City,
and Paul. Clinton, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Jessie Stacy and Mrs. Joe Seavers, both of

Claremore, and Mrs. Beth Prether, San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Baker, 821
South Newton, Springfield and Mrs. Anna Lucas, state of New Mexico; three brothers,
Elmore Cantrell, state of California and Hobert Cantrell, Temple, Tex. Burial was in
Claremore Cemetery.
Minnick, J. R. 31 Dec 1922 - 29 Aug 2000 CCH-N 13 Sep 2000
[Note: Son of Jess & Jessie (Parker) Minnick; married 13 May 1949 Julia Jewel
Lambeth]
J. R. Minnick, age 77, of Ozark; passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born December 31, 1922 in Rogers,
Arkansas, the son of Jess and Jessie Parker Minnick. He graduated from Springfield
Public Schools. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II,
both in the States and abroad. On May 13, 1949 he and Julia Jewel Lambeth were
married. Mr. Minnick was employed by United Airlines following World War II. He then
worked for Reynolds Manufacturing as quality control director and pattern maker. He
retired from Paul Mueller company as design engineer. He then moved to a farm on Bull
Creek where he enjoyed raising Black Angus Cattle. Survivors include: his wife, Julia; a
daughter, Laura Gradushus, Chula Vista, California; an adopted son, Michael Minnick,
Springfield, Illinois; two grandsons; three sisters, Mary Lou Fox and Maxine Truitt, both
of Springfield, and J. Lee Beckman, Chehalis, Washington; nieces and nephews. His
parents and a sister, Ruth Alley, preceded him in death. A graveside funeral was held
Thursday, August 31 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield with Rev. Bob
Beckman officiating. Full military honors were presented. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Minnick, Jessie Bell 1894 - Jul 1973 OH 26 Jul 1973 p9
[Note: married Jesse Minnick]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Bell Minnick, 79, Springfield were held last
Saturday in Chapel of the Ozarks, with Rev. Phillip Wannamacher officiating. Burial was
in White Chapel Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, Jesse of the home; four sisters,
Mrs. Frank Fox, Springfield, Mrs. Howard Allen, Morse Mill, Mrs. Clifford Truitt, North
Little Rock, Ark. and Mrs. Robert Beckman, Chelalis, Wash.; one son, J. H. of Ozark;
two sisters, Mrs. L. F. DeMott of Oceanside, Calif. and Mrs. W. E. Taylor of Beaverton,
Wash, seven grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Minnick, Julia Jewell (Lambeth) 8 Apr 1926 - 29 May 2006 SN-L 31 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Jack & Agnes Estella (Harding) Lambeth; married J. R.
Minnick d 2000]
Julia Jewell Minnick, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Monday, May 29, 2006, at
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born April 8, 1926, in Edgerton, Wyoming, the
daughter of William Jack and Agnes Estella (Harding) Lambeth. She was a graduate of
Forsyth High School. During her working career, she was employed by the Missouri
State Government, and previously at Lily Tulip, Moore Business Forms, and Reyco, in
Springfield. She attended Ozark Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Minnick loved the outdoors
and her country home. She fed the turkeys that came up to her home, as well as area deer,

foxes, and birds. Her husband, J.R. Minnick preceded her in death in 2000. She was also
preceded in death by two brothers, Jess Lambeth and Glenn Lambeth. Survivors include
her adopted son, Michael J. Minnick, Ozark; three sisters, Wanda Whiteid, Ozark, Reba
Ragsdale, Forsyth, and Dian McDaniel, Ozark; a brother, Don Lambeth, Rogersville;
nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 1, in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, with Rev. Dean Tlustos officiating. Friends may
call at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, today from noon until 7 p.m. for viewing.
Minter, John Raymond 17 Jan 1892 - 8 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
[Note: married Willa (?) Goman 31 Aug 1891 - 16 Aug 1974 ]
Funeral services for John Raymond Minter, 79, of Route 1, Sparta, will be at 2
p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. G. L. Thies officiating. Burial will be
in National Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Minter collapsed and died shortly after he was
involved in a two-car crash Monday morning near Springfield, A native of Kansas,
Minter resided in Chicago, Ill. most of his life, moving to Sparta in 1966. He was a
World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, Willa, and a stepson, Fred G. Goman,
Terra Bella, Calif.
Minter, Willa M. (?) Goman 31 Aug 1891 - 16 Aug 1974 OH 21 Aug 1974 p15
[Note: married John Raymond Minter 17 Jan 1892 - 8 Nov 1971]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Willa M. Minter, 82, Ozark, were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. G. L. Thies officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery. Mrs. Minter died in 10:20 p.m. Saturday in Mercy Villa,
Springfield.
Miranti, Pamela Gayle (Nutting) 16 Jun 1951 - 16 Aug 2005 SN-L 19 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Robert Lee & Alberta (Green) Nutting; married 5 May 1973 Joe
Miranti]
Gayle Miranti, 54, passed on quietly and peacefully at her home in Springfield at
7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16, 2005, surrounded by her immediate family and the love
and support of many friends, with grace and dignity after a three year battle with cancer.
She was born in Pryor, Okla., on June 16, 1951, to Robert Lee Nutting and Alberta Green
Nutting. Gayle grew up in Springfield, Mo. She was married May 5, 1973, to Joe Miranti.
The couple has two children, Pam and Pete. Gayle received her Bachelor of Arts degree
in May 1973 from William Woods College in Fulton, Mo., with majors in English and
Journalism and a minor in Latin; and completed her Masters in Secondary School
Administration at Drury College in August 1976. She had recently retired in May 2005,
after more than 31 years of teaching English, Language Arts, and Journalism at Cherokee
School in Springfield; she touched countless young minds with her love for literature and
language. She had a lifelong love of learning, reading and writing, and was a mentor to a
number of student teachers and beginning teachers, sharing her experience and resources
freely. Gayle was an involved and committed member of the Ozark Christian Church,
having served as a member or leader of several committees and fellowship groups,
including the Education Committee and the Christian Women's Fellowship. Gayle was
preceded in death by her father, Robert Lee Nutting; and is survived by her husband, Joe;
and children, Pam and Pete, both of St. Louis; her mother, Alberta Nutting; sister,

Bobbye Weaver; nephew, Greg Weaver; brother-in-law, Bill Weaver, all of Springfield;
and a large extended family. Gayle was a generous and kind Christian woman who
opened her heart and home to all. She automatically put others at ease with her sense of
humor and relaxed personality. She was brave, yet comforting, and always put others
ahead of herself. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, and friend, and the best
wife and mother her family could have had. She took her greatest pride in her family, and
they will cherish forever her life, her love, and all that she taught them. Visitation will be
from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 20 at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with a
graveside service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 21 and burial in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark Christian
Church, St. John's Hospice, the American Cancer Society, the Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation, William Woods University, Westminster College (Fulton, Mo.), the
Van Andel Institute, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family wishes to express
gratitude to St. John's Hospice, to the staff of St. John's Clinic--Cancer and Hematology,
and to all the staff of St. John's Hospital and Physicians and Clinics who have treated
Gayle and all of us with caring, compassion, dignity, and professionalism throughout her
struggle. We are also grateful for the support of our Church family and all of our friends
who have held us up during this time.
Misemer, Dora Maud (Riott) 27 Nov 1914 - 3 Dec 2002 CCH-N 11 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Harry and Edna (Price) Riott ; married 21 Feb 1938 Gene Misemer]
Dora Maud Misemer, Galena, died at 4:35 p.m., Dec. 3, 2002, in Ozark Mountain
Regional Healthcare Center, Crane. She was the daughter of Harry and Edna (Price) Riott
and was born near Abesville in Stone County, Mo. Misemer was united in marriage to
Gene Misemer, Reeds Spring, on Feb. 21, 1938. They were married for 64 years, residing
in Stone and Taney counties. Survivors include her husband, Gene, and a sister, Lorine
Killingsworth, Galena. Misemer was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers,
Andy Riott, Wilbern Riott, and Lewis Riott; and two sisters, Laura Riott and Ermal
Wade. Dora was a member of the 65 Full Gospel Pentecostal Church. She was a
homemaker and enjoyed telling her age of 88 years and six days. Services were held at 10
a.m., Dec. 7, in 65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane, with Brother Joe Dan Edwards
officiating. Burial followed in Eisenhower Cemetery next to the church. Friends and
family gathered in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, the evening before the service.
Mitchel, Retta B. (Hobbs) Case 1897 - 15 Dec 1971 CCR 23 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: born Bradleyville, MO, one of eleven children of Lorenzo and Alice (Caudle)
Hobbs]
Retta B. Mitchel, 74, Towanda, Kan. died Wednesday at Allen Memorial
Hospital. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church, El
Dorado, Kan. Burial was at Sunset Lawns Cemetery. Surviving are her husband of the
home; one daughter, Mrs. Clay Wills, Ellinwood, Kan.; one son, Berten Case, Fort
Collins, Colo.; four sisters, Mrs. Pearl Mathews, Taneyville, Mrs. Nola Warren,
Jacksonville, Ill., Mrs. Fern Wood, Ozark and Mrs. Golda Floyd, Selah, Wash.; three
brothers, Tom Hobbs, Selah, Wash., William E. Hobbs, Ozark and Dan Hobbs, Little
Rock, Ark. Other survivors include four step-sons, Darryl Mitchel, El Dorado, Kan.,

Forrest Mitchel, San Bernardino, Calif., Merl Mitchel, Everett, Wash., and Farrel,
Mitchel, Lawrence, five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mitchell, Billie "Bill" G. 14 Jul 1939 - 5 Jul 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
[Note: Son of Herbert Vurl & Mildred P. (Galloway) Mitchell; married Diana “Dee”]
Billie "Bill" G. Mitchell, 51, Ozark, died at 5:15 p.m. Friday, July 5, 1991, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. He was born July
14, 1939, in Galloway, the son of Herbert Vurl and Mildred P. Galloway Mitchell. He
was married Dec. 29, 1961, to Diana "Dee" Mitchell. He was a member of Harmony
Baptist Church. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operating
Engineers Local No. 16. He is survived by his wife, Diana "Dee"; two brothers, Randy
Mitchell, Springfield, and Rex Mitchell, Oklahoma City; his parents-in-law, Bob and Una
Marie Miller, Rogersville; several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and greatnephews. The funeral was Monday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Chapel at Rivermonte,
Springfield, with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Larry Neil officiating. Burial was in
Smith Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Mitchell, Birdie Amanda (Cobb) 22 Jan 1895 - 21 Jul 1956 CCR 9 Aug 1956 p7
Birdie Amanda Cobb was born Janary 22, 1895 in Texas, the daughter of Marion
M. and Naomi King Cobb. At an early age, she came with her family to Stone County
and settled in Union City.
On August 13, 1913, she was united in marriage to Thomas
Martin Mitchell and was a member of the Hood Methodist Church at Republic. She
entered into rst July 21 at her home near Republic ar the age of 61 years, five months and
29 days. Survivors include her husband, Martin Mitchell of the home; two daughters,
Mrs. Naomi Williamson of Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Iva Curbow of Cherryvale, Kan.;
two grandchildren; five brothers, Sylva Cobb of Cushing, Okla., Hobart Cobb of Denver,
Colo., Robert Cobb of Modesto, Calif., Taylor Cobb of Ceres, Calif., Arthur Cobb of
Hurley and Howell Cobb of Springfield; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held July 23 in Hood Methodist Church at Republic, the Rev. Alfred Smith
officiating, south of Clever under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Mitchell, Clarence O. 13 Jun 1918 - 15 Mar 1992 NN-E 25 Mar 1992
[Note: Son of Thomas C. & Martha Matilda “Tillie” Mitchell]
Clarence Mitchell, 73, died Sunday, March 15 in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Mr. Mitchell was a retired farmer in the Chadwick area. Services were held
on Wednesday, March 18 in Garrison Baptist Church. Burial was at Swansville
Cemetery, south of Chadwick, under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Mitchell, Cora Jane (Martin) 18 Apr 1905 - 5 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Mary Melinda Malissa (Wood) Martin; married David Otto
Mitchell 2 Jun 1892 - 29 May 1963]
Cora Jane Mitchell, age 93, of Nixa, died Friday, February 5, 1999, in the home
she shared with her daughter. She was born April 18, 1905 in Bradleyville, and was the
daughter of Samuel and Mary Melinda Malissa (Wood) Martin. She was married to
David Otto Mitchell who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a

daughter Ruth Varble, a son David Otto Mitchell, Jr., and two sisters Essie Vaughn, and
Sarah Melton. Years ago she became a member of the Green Valley General Baptist
Church. Survivors include: a daughter, Betty Wampler, Nixa; four grandchildren, Dennis
Varble and his wife Barbara, Kansas City, Denise Stowe, Nixa, Judy Triplett and her
husband, Ray, Springfield, and Rick Wampler and his wife, Glenda, Aurora; five greatgrandchildren, Travis Wampler and his wife Jennifer, Nixa, Brittany and Stephanie
Wampler, Aurora, Malissa Stowe, and Michael Stowe and his wife Leah, all of Nixa; and
a great-great-grandson, Ethan Wampler. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 9, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Visitation was Monday in the funeral home.
Mitchell, David Otto 2 Jun 1892 - 29 May 1963 CCR 6 Jun 1963
[Note: Son of Daniel & Juliana (Garrison) Mitchell; married Cora Jane Martin 18 Apr
1905 - 5 Feb 1999]
David O. Mitchell, 70, of Ozark, died at 10 p.m. Wednesday at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient the past two weeks. A native of
Christian County, he had farmed in Douglas County until moving to Ozark 13 years ago.
Surviving are his wife, Cora Jane, of the home; one son, David Otto Jr., Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Ruth Varble, Lebanon, and Mrs. Betty Wampler, Clever; four
grandchildren; two brothers, Calvin, Garrison, Mo., and Buster, Chadwick. Funeral
services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. Roy
Shipman officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Mitchell, David Otto, Jr. 19 Jul 1922 - 3 Jan 1999 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of David Ott & Cora Jane (Martin) Mitchell]
David Otto Mitchell Jr., age 76, of Great Bend, Kansas, died Sunday, January 3,
in Hanston, Kansas. He was born July 19, 1922 and lived near Bradleyville during his
youth. He moved to Springfield, and then to Kansas in 1948. Survivors include his
mother, Cora Jane Mitchell, and a sister, Betty Wampler, both of Nixa. He was preceded
in death by his father, David Otto Mitchell, and a sister, Ruth Varble. A graveside funeral
was held at 11 am. Friday, January 8, in Ozark City Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mitchell, Elza M. 15 Jun 1900 - 7 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Son of George & Eliza Mitchell; married Grace; married Ethel]
Elza M. Mitchell, 92, died at 6:55 a.m. Friday, May 7, in Americana Healthcare
Center, Springfield. He was born Jun 15, 1900, in Greene County, the son of George and
Eliza Mitchell. He was a resident of Ozark, formerly of Walnut Shade. He was a retired
farmer and general store operator, and a member of Sparta First Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his wives, Grace and Ethel; a grandson, Douglas
Campbell; two brothers, Arthur and Ollie Mitchell; and two sisters, Mildred Thornbrough
and Dolly Hartzell. Survivors include two sons, Albert Mitchell, Republic, and Leon
Mitchell, Ozark; four daughters, Edith Evans and Opal Hughes, Springfield, Edna
Campbell and Mildred Forgey, Ozark; sister-in-law Hattie Mitchell, Hollister; 18
grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Services were

held Tuesday, May 11, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Ozark
Memorial Cemetery, Branson.
Mitchell, Ethel Pearl (Stevens) 26 Dec 1917 - 14 Apr 2005 SN-L 16 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Francis Marion & Montie (Black) Stevens; married 13 Sep 1937
Clarence Mitchell]
Ethel Pearl Mitchell, 87, Chadwick, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005,
in St. John's Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, in
Garrison Baptist Church under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will follow in the Swansville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today
in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations may be made to the
Garrison Baptist Church.
AND
Mitchell, Ethel Pearl (Stevens) 26 Dec 1917 - 14 Apr 2005 SN-L 17 Apr 2005
Ethel Pearl Mitchell, 87, Chadwick, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 14, 2005,
in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Pearl was born Dec. 26, 1917, in Garrison, Mo.,
the daughter of Francis Marion and Montie (Black) Stevens. On Sept. 13, 1937, Pearl was
united in marriage to Clarence Mitchell, and to this union one daughter and three sons
were born. Pearl lived her entire life in the Garrison-Chadwick area, and was a longtime
member of the Garrison Baptist Church. She was a hard working woman who enjoyed
gardening, cooking, and sewing for her family, and being outdoors riding her 4-wheeler.
Pearl was a very devoted and loving mother and grandmother. Ultimately she will be
remembered for her love and dedication to her family. She touched the lives of everyone
she ever met with her optimistic attitude and her love for life. The most cherished and
best remembered times of her life have been the "togetherness" of her family. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence; son-in-law, Junior Melton;
granddaughter, Jackie Lee; two great-grandchildren; two sisters; and six brothers. Pearl is
survived by her loving family; daughter, Doris Braden and husband, Manford, of Sparta;
three sons, Larry Mitchell and wife, Margie, of Garrison, Garry Mitchell and wife, Alice,
of Garrison, and Jerry Mitchell and wife, Sharon, of Chadwick; daughter-in-law, Carol
Mitchell; 17 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandc h i l d r e n ;
along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Funeral services are at 2
p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2005, in Garrison Baptist Church under the direction of Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson, Rev. Jonathan Mitchell, and
Rev. Troy Hull officiating. Burial will follow in the Swansville Cemetery. Memorial
donations may be made to the Garrison Baptist Church.
Mitchell, Everett 20 Nov 1904 - 21 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for Everett Mitchell, 55, who died Nov. 21 at his home near
Garrison, were held Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Garrison Baptist Church, with Rev. Donald
Mabe and Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Swanville Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A farmer and electrician, he was a native of
the Garrison community and a member of the Garrison Baptist Church which he served
as a deacon for many years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rae Hobbs Mitchell; one
daughter, Mrs. Don Hughes of Garrison; one granddaughter, Donna Kay Hughes; three

brothers, T. C. Mitchell and Orville Mitchell, both of Chadwick and Dave Mitchell of
Ozark.
Mitchell, George Washington 10 May 1880 - 3 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Tulley S. & Margaret Caroline (White) Mitchell; married Bertha E. Guthrie
12 Feb 1885 - 30 Jun 1969]
George Washington Mitchell was born May 10, 1880, and died July 3, 1947, at
the age of 67 years, 1 month and 24 days. He was married to Bertha Guthrie in 1902 and
to this union were born six children, one child having preceded him in death two years
ago. He is survived by the wife, three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Davis of Fair Grove,
Mrs. Hazel White of Marionville, Mrs. Lela Curbow of Hurley; two sons, Andrew and
Leon Mitchell of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Permella Gold of Crane and Mrs. Alta
Messenger of Flippin, Ark., other relatives and many friends. He was converted at an
early age and joined the Methodist church, living a devoted Christian life until his death.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Clever Methodist church, conducted
by Rev. Frank Eaton of Crane, with burial in the Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction of
the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Mitchell, Infant 15 Mar 1991 - 15 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
The infant son of Mike and Cheryl Mitchell, Chadwick, was stillborn at birth
Friday, March 15, 1991. Survivors include the parents; the grandparents, William and
Joan Heinlein, Sparta, and Jerry and Sharon Mitchell, Chadwick; great-grandparents Joe
and Muriel Cross, Sparta, Clarence and Pearl Mitchell, Chadwick, and Mabel Baird,
Highlandville. Graveside services were held Monday at Swanville Cemetery, south of
Chadwick, with the Rev. Reggie Mitchum officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Mitchell, Irene (Gideon) 14 Aug 1916 - 27 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Ferd & Kate Gideon; married 24 Nov 1954 John Hampton Mitchell
23 May 1918 - 12 Nov 2001]
Irene Mitchell, 72, of Springfield, died at 5:35 a.m. June 27 at AmericanaFremont Health Care Center. Services for Mrs. Mitchell were held June 30 at Harris
Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Ben DeWitt and Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell was born Aug. 14, 1916 in Christian County,
the only daughter of Ferd and Kate Gideon. She was married to John H. Mitchell Nov.
24, 1954, and was a charter member of the Webster Park Baptist Church. Surviving are
her husband, John, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Willard
Davidson, Kansas City, Gloria and John O'Gorman, Wichita, Kansas, and Katie and
Burley Gott, Springfield; a brother, Calvin Gideon, of the home; six grandchildren; seven
great-grandchildren; and a host of relatives and friends.
Mitchell, James Arthur 1 Jun 1902 - 26 Jan 1979 OH 8 Feb 1979 p10
[Note: married Mary 10 Dec 1901 - 19 Jan 1980]
We would like to thank each and every one for the visits, prayers, cards, flowers,
food and kindness that was shown during the illness and death of our husband, father and

grandfather. Mrs. Mary Mitchell, Glen Mitchell and family, Lynn Mitchell and family,
Dale Mitchell and family, Dean Mitchell and family and Mrs. Alene Cundy and family.
Mitchell, Janet (Tatum) 22 Oct 1927 - 8 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Wade & Lora Blanche (Payne) Tatum; married 3 Dec 1945 Daryl
Mitchell]
Janet Tatum Mitchell, of Nixa, passed away in her home on Wednesday, January
8, 2003 after a lingering illness. She was born in Jamesville, Missouri on October 22,
1927 to Wade and Lora Blanche (Payne) Tatum. Janet graduated from Nixa High School
in 1945 and married Daryl Mitchell on December 3 of that year, following his return
from the army. She is survived by her husband, Daryl of the home; four daughters, Myra
Massey and husband Randy of Akron, Ohio, Regina Graves and Carmen Robinson of
Kansas City, Missouri, and Muerita Scrivner and husband Alan of Mt. Vernon, Missouri;
nine grandchildren, Lora Louderback, Nixa, Daphne Fail, Holiday, Florida, Britton
Highland, Gulf Breeze, Florida, Brennan Graves and wife Nicole, and Mitchell, Mikelle
and Mariah Robinson, all of Kansas City, Kade Scrivner and wife Stacie, and Kami
Scrivner, all of Mt. Vernon; a great-grandson, Denver Louderback of Nixa; and her twin
sister, Jenna Lemons of Nixa. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, infant
brother, one infant grandchild, and brother-in-law, Karl Meyers. Janet was baptized by
James Baysinger at the Nixa Church of Christ where she was a member for many years,
later placing her membership at Ozark Southside Church of Christ where she was a
member at the time of her death. She was a member of the local American Legion and
V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliaries. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 10 in the funeral home. A
private interment in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery will follow. The family wishes to
thank the chaplain, nurses, caregivers, and volunteers from Southern Care Hospice for all
their support during the final weeks of Janet’s illness. They also wish to thank their
church family, friends and neighbors for their kindnesses expressed. Springfield NewsLeader, January 9 2003.
Mitchell, Jessie Marie (Israel) 8 Apr 1908 - 27 May 1971
Mrs. Jessie Marie Mitchell, 63, of Route 1, Billings, died Thursday night at her
home after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Mitchell had been a schoolteacher at
Hurley for the past 23 years. She was a member of Union City Nazarene Church.
Surviving are her husband, Andrew; two sons, Charles A., Route 1, Billings, and Paul
George, 2819 West Lombard, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Ester Spoon, Bois D’Arc; three
brothers, Thurman Israel and Burnice Israel, both of Thornton, Calif., and Bob Israel, Los
Angeles, Calif.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Revs. Don Parker and W. H. Barnett
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Mitchell, John Hampton 23 May 1918 - 12 Nov 2001
[Note: married Irene Gideon 14 Aug 1916 - 27 Jun 1989; author of Bull Creek Days]
Mr. John Hampton Mitchell, 83, Springfield, died at 6:31 p.m. Monday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in

Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7
to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001 Springfield, Mo.
News-Leader
Mitchell, Juanita A. 1921 - 2 Mar 2006 SN-L 4 Mar 2006
Juanita A. Mitchell, 84, Aurora, formerly of Billings, died at 2 p.m. Thursday,
March 2, 2006, in the Aurora Nursing Center, Aurora, Missouri. Graveside services will
be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 6, 2006, in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The Billings chapel will be open at 9 a.m.
Monday.
Mitchell, Larry Eugene 27 Jun 1954 - 30 June 1954 CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
Larry Eugene Mitchell, three-day-old infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Joe
Mitchell of Hurley, died Wednesday, June 30 at an Aurora hospital. Graveside services
were conducted Thursday afternoon, July 1, at one o’clock at the Short Cemetery with the
Rev. Frank Eaton officiating, Burial was under direction of Harris of Clever. Survivors
besides the parents, one sister, Sherrie Joe and one brother, Billy Joe, Jr., all of the home;
the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mitchell of Hurley; the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Gipson of Hurley; and a maternal great grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Kemp, also of Hurley.
Mitchell, Leonard 28 Mar 1892 - 29 Oct 1969
Funeral services for Leonard Mitchell, 77, of Rt.1, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, in the Union City Nazarene Church with burial in the Frazier
Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. A retired cattleman, Mr. Mitchell
died early Wednesday, Nov. 29, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Jane Winifred;
one son, Daryl, of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Sue Bashaw, Dallas, Tex.; and three
sisters, Mrs. Oma Wilson, Springfield, and Mrs. Fena Estes and Mrs. Ada Estes, both of
Marionville.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 29, 1969 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Mitchell, Leonard 29 Mar 1892 - 29 Oct 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: married Jane Winnifred Holder 1899 - 1980]
Funeral services for Leonard Mitchell, 77, of Route 1, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Union City Nazarene Church with burial in the Frazier Chapel Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell of Clever. A retired cattleman, Mr. Mitchell died early
Wednesday in his home. He is survived by his wife, Jane Winifred; one son, Daryl
Mitchell, of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Sue Bashaw, Dallas, Tex.; and three sisters,
Mrs. Oma Wilson, Springfield, and Mrs. Fena Estes and Mrs. Ada Estes, both of
Marionville.
Mitchell, Leonard E. 8 Jul 1916 - 19 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: married Juanita]
Leonard E.. Mitchell, 71, Billings, died at 3:14 a.m. Saturday at Aurora
Community Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Mitchell

were held Monday, in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Pete Wells officiating.
Burial was in the St. Peters Cemetery, A longtime resident of the Billings area, Mr.
Mitchell was a retired farmer and truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; three
sisters, Justine Gold, of Crane, Betty Lou Beard, of Omak, Washington, and Mary Ellen
Webster, of Preston, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.
Mitchell, Lester Andrew 20 Feb 1908 - 26 Jul 1981
Services for Lester Andrew Mitchell, 73, Union City, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Bill Barnett officiating. Burial will be
in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mr. Mitchell was
found dead in his home Sunday morning after an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer,
stockman and a lifelong resident of Union City. Mr. Mitchell was a member of the Union
City Church of the Nazarene. Survivors include two sons, Paul, Springfield, and Charles,
Billings; a brother, Leon, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Lela Curbow, Aurora; and five
grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart Fund or handicapped children.
(Springfield News-Leader 27 July 1981) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Mitchell, Lula Grace (Thornbrugh) 13 Jan 1902 - 9 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Grace Mitchell, 71, of Ozark, longtime resident of
Walnut Shade, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Whelchel Chapel, Branson, with the Rev.
Burl Butler officiating. Burial was in Ozark Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell died at
5:30 a.m. Monday in Skaggs Hospital, Branson, after a long illness. She is survived by
her husband, Elza Mitchell,; four daughters, Mrs. Edith Evans, Mrs. Opal Wright, both of
Springfield, Mrs. Edna Campbell and Mrs. Mildred Forgey, both of Ozark; two sons,
Albert Mitchell of Halltown and Leon Mitchell of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Gates,
El Dorado, Kan. Mrs. Bessie Weatherman and Mrs. Margaret Stewart, both of Walnut
Shade; a brother, Charles Thornbrugh, Branson; and 21 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Mitchell, Lynn Leroy, Sr. 16 Jul 1925 - 20 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of James Arthur & Mary Mitchell]
Lynn Leroy Mitchell, Sr., 64, of Nixa, died July 20 in his home. Services for Mr.
Mitchell were held July 22 at the Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Wolven
officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane. Mr. Mitchell was born July 16,
4925 in Walnut Shade to James and Mary Mitchell. He worked for 20 years at the
Holsum Bakery in Springfield. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, by
three brothers, Dale, Dean and Leon, and by a sister, Aliene Cundy. He is survived by his
son, Lynn Leroy Mitchell, Jr., Nixa; five daughters, Linda Faye Kerwood, of the state of
Florida, Melinda Ann Scobee, Springfield, Pamela Sue Rysted, Mount Vernon; Lisa Kay
Mitchell, Nixa, and Rose Ellen Mitchell, Mount Vernon; a brother, Roger Glenn
Mitchell, Sacramento, California; and four grandchildren.
Mitchell, Orville 18 Apr 1890 - 25 Jul 1966 CCR 28 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of David Otto & Julinda (Garrison) Mitchell]

Funeral services for Orville Mitchell, 76, of Chadwick, who died Monday at his
home after a lingering illness, were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Garrison Baptist Church,
with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Swansville Cemetery under
direction of Adams-Lakin of Ozark.
Mitchell, Orton Nelson 30 Apr 1910 - 30 Mar 1997 CCH-N 5 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of Thomas C. & Montazella (Nelson) Mitchell]
Orton Nelson Mitchell, 86, Ozark, formerly of Chadwick, died at 11:22 a.m.,
Sunday, March 30, 1997, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Orton was born April 30,
1910 in Chadwick, Mo. the son of Thomas C. and Montazella Nelson Mitchell. He was a
farmer and he enjoyed raising horses. He lived on Swan Creek most of his life. He was a
member of the Garrison Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; three
brothers, Marion, John and Clarence Mitchell; and a sister, Lena Raines. Survivors
include four sisters, Mary Stevens, Garison, Velma Hobbs, Sparta, Donnie Leming, and
her husband, Bill, Ozark, Bonnie Solomon, and her husband, Robert, Chadwick; two
sister-in-laws, Pearl Mitchell, Garrison, Hazel Mitchell, Lebanon; many nieces, nephews,
and other relatives and friends. Funeral services, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 1997 in the Garrison
Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial followed in the Swanville
Cemetery, Chadwick.
Mitchell, Rae (Hobbs) 16 Sep 1907 - 3 Jan 1988 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Millie (Derrick) Hobbs; married Everett Mitchell 20
Nov 1904 - 21 Nov 1959]
Rae Mitchell, 80, of Chadwick, died Jan. 3 at Cox Medical Center South in
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Mitchell were held Tuesday at the Garrison Missionary
Baptist Church, Garrison, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in the
Swanville Cemetery, Chadwick, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs.
Mitchell moved to Chadwick from Lutie, Missouri, at the age of 10. She was a member
of the Garrison Missionary Baptist Church. Her survivors include a daughter and son-inlaw, Emma Jean and Don Hughes, of Chadwick; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law,
Donna Kay and Joe Warren, of Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Gayla and Ryan Warren,
of Ozark; two sisters; Opal Jones, of Banning, California, and Hazel Vansickle, of Sparta;
three brothers; Barry Hobbs and Glenn Hobbs, of Springfield, and Joe Hobbs, of Ava;
one sister-in-law, Thelma Hobbs, of Sparta; and an aunt, Mrs. Glessie Stehle, of Ocie.
Mitchell, Robert M. 25 Dec 1903 - 28 Feb 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Thomas J. & Mary E. (Hall) Mitchell; married Vonna E. Olson 16 Jul 1906
- 21 Jan 1967; married Beatrice]
Services for Robert M. Mitchell, 75, Route 1, Crane, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Monger
Cemetery near Sparta. Mr. Mitchell died at 8:35 p.m. in Cox Medical Center, Springfield
after an illness of several months. A native of Christian County, he was a retired Jasper
County deputy sheriff, having served at Carthage for 15 years. He was a member of the
Carthage Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; one stepson, Robert
Bassett, Carthage; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary June Schupbach, Ozark and Mrs. Jean

Barnard, Green Forest, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society or to the Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford.
Mitchell, T. Martin 1888 - 17 Jan 1956 CCR 24 Jan 1957 p4
Funeral services for T. Martin Mitchell, 68, who died January 15 in a Springfield
hospital, were held January 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hood Methodist Church at Republic
with Rev. Alfred Smith officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery south of Clever under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Mitchell was born in the Union City
community south of Clever where he farmed until moving to Republic in 1943. His wife,
the former Birdie Cobb, preceded him in death July 21, 1956. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Naomi Williamson of Phoenix, Ariz and Mrs. Iva Curbow of Springfield;
two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Edith Callison of Tucumcari, N. M.
Mitchell, Thomas Calvin 7 Nov 1885 - 19 Nov 1975 OH 27 Nov 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Daniel Thomas “Tom” & Julinda “Dude” (Garrison) Mitchell; married
1909 Monzella “Monta” 24 Apr 1884 - 19 Mar 1924]
GARRISON - Calvin Mitchell, 90, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the
Garrison community, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in his home near here following a
long illness. He is survived by three sons, Orton of the home, John of Lebanon and
Clarence of Chadwick; five daughters, Mrs. Velma Hobbs, Sparta, Mrs. Lena Rains and
Mrs. Mary V. Stevens, both of Garrison, Mrs. Bonnie Solomon, Chadwick and Mrs.
Donnie Leming, Ozark; and 19 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and five great great
grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church of Garrison
with the Rev. Ben Waldon officiating, assisted by the Rev. Charley Shipman. Burial was
in Swansville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mitchell, Thomas D. 26 Mar 1885 - 27 Feb 1970 CCR 5 Mar 1970 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Martha E. (Whittington) Mitchell - father died between 1894 when last
child born & 1900 when the widow & her three children were living with her parents]
Funeral services for Thomas D. Mitchell, 84, of Mitchell, 84, of Springfield, were
at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, west of Ozark. Mr. Mitchell died at 4 p.m. Friday in
St. John’s Hospital, following a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Richwood
community and a member of the Richwood Baptist Church. He was a former resident of
Nixa, moving to Springfield in 1963. He is survived by two nieces.
Mitchell, Vonna E. (Olson) 16 Jul 1906 - 21 Jan 1967
CCR 26 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married Robert M. Mitchell 25 Dec 1903 - 28 Feb 1979]
Funeral services for Mrs. Vonna E. Mitchell, 60, of Carthage, a former resident of
Ozark, were held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel here, with the Rev. Vincent R.
Root officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery north of Sparta. She died at 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, January 21, at McCune-Brooks Hospital, Carthage, after an illness of six
months. The former Vonna Olson, she was a native of Fordland. She graduated as a
registered nurse at Springfield Baptist Hospital, and also served in hospitals at Nevada
and Ozark. For the past ten years she had had a supervisory capacity at McCune-Brooks
Hospital. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church at Carthage, and of the Rebekah

Lodge at Rogersville. Her only immediate survivor is her husband, Robert M. (Bob)
Mitchell of the home at 821 Clinton Street, Carthage.(Christian County Republican – 26
January 1967).
Mitchell, Winifred (Holder) 1899 - 16 Aug 1980
Mrs. Winifred Mitchell, 80, formerly of Nixa, died last Saturday in a Dallas,
Texas, hospital, after a short illness. Graveside services were held Wednesday in Frazier
Cemetery near Nixa, under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home and the Rev. Wilbur
Blansit officiating. Survivors include a son, Daryl, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Shirley Butts,
Dallas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and four sisters, Mrs. Lyda Holder,
Mrs. Clara Herndon, Mrs. Kate Mitchell and Mrs. Alice Boyer, all of Springfield.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Mitchum, Martin M. 25 Nov 1919 - 9 Aug 1988 OH 18 Aug 1988
[Note: Son od Martin & Nora M. (Johnson) Mitchum; married Inis Simpson]
Services for Martin M. Mitchum, 68, were held Friday in Harris Chapel with Dr.
W.W. Jones officiating. The eulogy was by Dr. Paul W. Pendell with burial in Sparta
Cemetery. Mitchum died Aug. 9 at his home in Raytown, Mo. He was a native of Salem,
Mo. and had resided in Rolla, Columbia and Conway, Ark. He moved to Raytown in
1984. Mitchum was director of engineering for the Arkansas Educational Television
Network in Conway, Ark., before his retirement. Prior to his retirement, he was co-owner
of radio stations KTTR-AM in Rolla and KSMO-AM in Salem. He had served as a
missionary in Ethiopia from 1964 to 1968. He was also chief engineer of Instructional
Media for the University of Missouri-Columbia and Rolla from 1968-1982. He received
his bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Missouri-Rolla and was a
member of Sigma Pi Sigma honor society. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical
and Electronic Engineers and the Rotary International. Mitchum was a Navy veteran of
World War II. He was a member of the Raytown Christian Church and a life member of
the Disciples of Christ Historical Society. Survivors include his wife, Inis Simpson
Mitchum; two sons, John, Ozark and James, Overland Park, Kan.; two daughters, Nancy
Lindsey, Bowling Green, Ky., and Mary Skitek, Kansas City; a brother, Paul Mitchum,
and a sister Ruth Atkins, both of Springfield and nine grandchildren.
Mitchum, Nora M. (Johnson) 17 Jan 1888 - 26 Mar 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: married Martin Mitchum (tombstone says Martin J.) 16 Jul 1880 - 7 Nov 1953]
Mrs. Nora M. Mitchum, 81, of Springfield, died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday in the
Connelly Nursing Home. She was a member of the Parkview Christian Church. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Atkins, Springfield; two sons, Paul, Chatham. Mass., and
Martin, Rolla; two brothers. Walter Johnson, Calif. and Robert, Longston, Kan.; two
sisters, Mrs. Cora Denney, Longston, Kan. and Josephine Dorwin, Chula Vista, Calif.; 10
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, Mrs. Mitchum was the widow of the Rev.
Martin M. Mitchum, Christian Church minister who died in 1953. Funeral services were
at 3 p.m. Friday in Parkview Christian Church with the Rev. Don Gee officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Mitten, Leland 13 Apr 1912 - 29 Mar 2005 SN-L 31 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of John & Jennie Mitten; married Erma L. Davis]
Leland Mitten passed away March 29, 2005, at 2:10 a.m. in HCR Manor Care.
Leland was born to John and Jennie Mitten, April 13, 1912, in Kirkman, Iowa. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Erma L. Davis Mitten; parents, John and
Jennie Mitten; two brothers, Clayton and Waldo Mitten; one granddaughter, Cynthia
Smith Kelly; and one granddaughter-in-law, Cindy Glidewell. He is survived by three
daughters, Jeanette L. Phelps and husband, William, of Liberty, Mo., Twylla D.
Glidewell and husband, Uriel, of Arlington, Texas, and Nancy C. Stewart and husband,
James, of Nixa, Mo.; one brother, Floyd Mitten and wife, Nancy, of Redmond, Ore.;
eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; five great great-grandchildren; and a host of
relatives and friends. Leland was a member of the Union Hill Church of Christ, Nixa,
Mo. He was a former member of National and High Church of Christ where he served as
an elder. He was also a member of the Southside Church of Christ in Ozark, Mo. He went
on many campaigns for Christ twice to Australia and South Africa. He also made two
trips to Israel, Italy, and Athens, Greece. Leland began a hard work ethic as a farmer in
Iowa, then moving to Springfield, he worked for the Frisco Railroad. He and Erma then
owned and operated Mitten's Resort on Lake Taneycomo in Hollister, Mo. He and Erma
then moved to Bowie, Ariz., where they owned and operated a motel. After several years,
he and Erma moved back to the Ozarks where he became a land developer in Shell Knob,
Ozark, and Nixa, Mo. Funeral services will be on Saturday, April 2, 2005, at 1 p.m. in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Interment will be in White Chapel Cemetery. Visitation
is Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations
to the Fair Haven Children's Home in Strafford, Mo., or the American Heart Association,
or the American Cancer Society.
Mizell, Fay Eloise 1925 - March 1925
Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mizell, who reside
at 624 West Madison street, who died Saturday night at the home, following a brief
illness, were held Sunday at the Manley cemetery, under direction of W.L. Starne,
undertaker. The Republican, March 3, 1925.
Mobius, Charles 24 Mar 1884 - 9 Aug 1948 CCR 19 Aug 1948
[Note: married Agnes 26 Dec 1892 - Jan 1968, daughter of Mrs. William Renfro,
apparently Daisy - don‘t know either woman‘s maiden name]
Charles Mobins, 64, died Monday, Aug. 9, at his home in Chicago, Ill. Funeral
services were conducted there Wednesday and the body was shipped for burial
accompanied by Mrs. Mobins, the only survivor. Short funeral services were conducted
on Sunday afternoon by Rev. R.C. Cunningham of Springfield with burial in the Ozark
cemetery. Mrs. Mobins is the daughter of the late Mrs. William Renfro, a resident of
Ozark for many years.
Moeller, Rosella (Mettler) 10 Mary 1910 - 29 Apr 2000 CCH-N 10 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Albert A. & Rosa Lee (Franklin) Mettler; married Clayton Moeller]
Rosella Moeller, 90, Galena, Missouri passed away at 9:52 p.m. Saturday, April
29, 2000 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Rosella was born March 10, 1910 to

Albert A. and Rosa Lee (Franklin) Mettler in Houstonia, Missouri. She was united in
marriage to Clayton Moeller in St. Louis, Missouri. Rosella was a lifelong member of
Crane Presbyterian Church, Crane, Missouri. She fellowshipped in special ways with
church family by sending cards on special occasion and many events. Rosella was an
avid bowler on a ladies league up until recently. She also enjoyed the outdoors planting
her annual garden and flowers. She was preceded in death by both of her parents,
husband Clayton, one brother Clarence and three sisters Mable, Marie and Ethel. Rosella
is survived by one sister Arlene Thomas, St. Louis, Missouri; one brother Emmett Pete
Mettler, Highlandville, Missouri; nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services
were Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at 2 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Rodney Peters officiating. Burial followed in Highlandville Cemetery,
Highlandville, Missouri.
Mohr, Ernest F. 16 Sep 1893 - 27 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: married Lenora (?) Payne 3 Oct 1894 - Mar 1971]
Ernest F. Mohr, 81, Sparta, died in St. John’s Hospital, January 27. Mr. Mohr had
resided in Christian County for the past 25 years. He is survived by one step-daughter,
Mrs. Betty Lang of Buffalo; two step-sons, Jon W. Payne, Sparta and Howard Payne of
Kansas City. Services were under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Mohr, Ernest F. 16 Sep 1893 - 27 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
Our sincere thanks to all our friends for flowers, visits, prayers, food, minister
Tom Smith and Harris Funeral Home during the death of our stepfather and grandfather,
Ernie Mohr. The Jon Payne Family.
Monfore, Gervaise “Gerry” E. 26 Feb 1910 - 6 Oct 2003 SN-L 9 Oct 2003
[Note: married Helen]
Gerry Monfore, 93, passed away Monday evening in St. John's Regional Health
Center. He was born February 26, 1910, in Waverly, Kan. His wife Helen and his brother
Kenneth preceded him in death. Surviving are his daughter, Lynne Monfore, Ozark; his
granddaughter, Jennifer Riley and her husband Mike; and his great-grandson Caleb Riley
of Bloomington, Ill. Gerry was a very special person and will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. Private graveside services will be under the direction of Thieme-ShadelHicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Visitation will be Thursday, October 9, 2003, from
6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to
the Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 W. North Rd., Springfield, MO, 65803
Monger, Betty L. (McWilliams) 11 Aug 1926 - 13 Aug 2001
Betty L. Monger, 75, Springfield, was born August 11, 1926 and passed away at
7:54 a.m. August 13, 2001 in Christian Health Care, Nixa, Mo. She was born and raised
in the Nixa area and graduated from Nixa High School. She was a beautician all her life
along with being an instructor, having owned and operated her own salons. She had an
ear for music and learned to play the organ and piano along with many other musical
instruments. She was also a member of the Ozark Eastern Star, Chapter #98. She was a
Baptist by faith and had attended Victory Baptist Church in Ozark, Mo. She was

preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Cordelia (Seals) McWilliams; a sister, Anna
Mae Renfro; three brothers, Ralph, Carl, and Ernest McWilliams Jr.; and a grandson,
Dallas Lightfoot. She is survived by one son, Johnny Monger and his wife, Kathy; two
daughters, Jackie Lightfoot ,and Judy Lile and her husband, Mike, all residing in Clever;
a brother, Ivan Kay McWilliams of Montgomery, Ala.; eleven grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2001 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will
follow in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral
home. 8/15/2001 Springfield News-Leader.
Monger, Cora Bell (Anderson) 24 Jan 1881 - 2 Sep 1967 CCR 7 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Hiram P. & Mary Jane (Bloomer) Anderson; married Joseph George
Monger 12 Jun 1879 - 14 Dec 1965]
Mrs. Cora Bell Monger, 86, Sparta, died in her home at 7 a.m. Saturday after a
short illness. Mrs. Monger was the widow of Joe G. Monger, who served at Christian
County sheriff for a number of years. Mrs. Monger was a member of the Baptist Church
of Sparta. Survivors include four sons, Joe. H., Enid, Okla., Frank W., Paramount, Calif.,
W. Jay, Ava, and Jack A., Ozark; five daughters, Mrs. Agnes V. Johns and Mrs. Evelyn
Dye, both of Sparta, Mrs. Lucille Collins, Ozark and Mrs. Josephine Anderson, Castro
Valley, Calif. and Mrs. Katy H. Rozell, Downey, Calif. Other survivors are three
brothers, Charlie Anderson, Springfield, Wade Anderson, Rogersville, and Hiram
Anderson, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Marie Woods, Rogersville; 26 grandchildren, 29 great
grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Swift and Rev. L. V. Swadley officiating,
under direction of Adams of Ozark. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Monger, Dorothy Elizabeth (Day) 24 Jan 1920 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Zona (Johnson) Day; married 3 Jun 1944 Joe H. Monger
12 Sep 1918 - 16 Aug 1985]
Dorothy Elizabeth (Day) Monger passed away Thursday evening, April 13, 2006,
at the Parkview Healthcare Facility in Bolivar. She had previously lived in Ozark for
many years. Dorothy was born January 24, 1920, in Cleveland, Oklahoma, the daughter
of Charley and Zona Johnson Day. Her parents moved to the Pembina area when she was
very young. She graduated from Ozark High School in 1938, and then attended business
school in Springfield, driving a Model T from Rogersville to Springfield to attend school
at night. She then worked at the Massey Law Office in Ozark. On June 3, 1944, in El
Reno, Oklahoma, Dorothy married Joe H. Monger. She accompanied him to an Army
base in California, from where he was deployed to serve in Okinawa. Dorothy returned to
Ozark to await his return in November 1945. Joe and Dorothy worked together running
Joe H. Monger Insurance Agency, which was located in the Christian County Courthouse
in Ozark. They also worked together in real estate and Dorothy then served as Ozark City
Clerk. An avid fan of basketball and baseball, Dorothy accompanied her friends, Judy
and Leroy Morrisett, to Ozark High School basketball games as long as her health
permitted. She devotedly followed her favorite St. Louis Cardinals and always anxiously
awaited the newspaper each morning to read how they had fared the night before.
Dorothy was a charter member of the Ozark Study Club, MFWC. She was also very

active in the Ozark Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. She loved trips with her
church and with the Ozark Parks Board. Dorothy and Joe were very active in the Wagon
Ho Club and enjoyed many adventures in their wagon, pulled by Jack and Frances, and
later Sweet Pea and Olive Oyl. A longtime member of Ozark First Baptist Church, she
especially enjoyed her Sunday School class both there, and later at Parkview Healthcare,
where she had lived since December, 2004. She made many new friends in the residents
and staff at Parkview, where she was a frequent winner at bingo. Preceding Dorothy in
death were her husband, Joe; her son-in-law, Kent Snodgrass; her brothers, Dewey Day
and Rex Day, and her parents. Surviving are her daughter, (Zona) Kay Snodgrass of
Bolivar; her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Helen Monger of Phillipsburg; her
grandchildren, Jan and Steve Norton of Nixa; David and Lori Snodgrass of Bolivar;
Michelle and Larry Ray Winfree of Springfield; and Angela and Brian Gier of Keller,
Texas. Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Britni, Emily, Doran, Laney,
Stephanie, Casidy Jo, Callea Ann, and Rachael; her brother-in-law, Jack Monger of
Clever; sister-in-law, Josephine Anderson of Castro Valley, California; and many nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends. Services are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home
of Ozark. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The funeral will be held
on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in
Ozark Cemetery.
Monger, Frank W. 14 Nov 1920 - 14 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of Joseph George & Cora Belle (Anderson) Monger; married Mitzi]
Frank W. Monger, 68, of Norwalk, California, died Jan. 14 in his home after a
two-year illness. Services for Mr. Monger were held Jan. 17 in Norwalk: Burial was in
Little Lake Cemetery, Santa Fe Springs, California. Mr. Monger was born Nov. 14, 1920,
in Sparta, Missouri, to Joe G. and Cora Monger. He graduated from Ozark High School
in 1936. In 1937, he moved to California, where he owned and operated his own lumber
business until his illness forced him to retire. He was a Navy veteran of World War II,
and was a member of the Christian Church. His survivors include his wife, Mitzi; three
daughters, all of the state of California; five grandchildren; two, brothers, Jay Monger,
Ava, and Jack Monger, Nixa; five sisters, Agnes Johns and Evelyn Dye, Sparta, Lucille
Collins, Ozark, Josephine Anderson, Castro Valley, California, and Katy May, Phoenix,
Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.
Monger, Gracie Kitty (McHaffie) 23 Mar 1880 - 10 Apr 1965 CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Simon & Emily Catherine (Ragsdale) McHaffie; married Lloyd L.
Monger 24 Aug 1888 - 28 Jul 1958]
Mrs. Gracie “Kit” Monger, 85, of 525 North Franklin, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday
at her home. A former resident of Christian County, she had resided in Springfield since
1929. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Verlie Nelson, Oroville, Wash., Mrs. Lovie
Workman, Ozark, Miss Dovie Monger of the home and Mrs. Ollie Stark and Mrs. Clellie
Watts, both of 624 North Franklin; a sister, Mrs. Phoebe Marlin, Bruner; 12
grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Lawrence Watts will officiate
and burial will be in Monger Cemetery near Sparta.

Monger, Joseph George 12 Jun 1879 - 14 Dec 1965 CCR 16 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Henry & Phoebe Jane (Mayden) Monger; married Cora Belle Anderson
24 Jan 1881 - 2 Sep 1967]
Former Christian County Sheriff Joe G. Monger, 86, died at 1p.m. Tuesday at his
home in Sparta, following a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of Christina County, Mr.
Monger was elected sheriff at a special election wart in 1933 to fill an unexpired term. In
1936, he was elected to a full term in the office and served through 1940. He was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Cora; four sons, Jay
Monger of Ava, Frank Monger of Paramount, Calif., Joe H. Monger of Springfield and
Jack Monger of Ozark; five daughters, Mrs. Agnes Johns and Mrs. Evelyn Dye, both of
Sparta, Mrs. Josephine Anderson of Castro Valley, Calif., Mrs Lucille Collins of Ozark
and Mrs. Katy Russell of Beaumont, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Goldie Hall of Springfield; 26
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m.. at
the Sparta Church of Christ, with Mr. S. P. Fields and Mr. Dwayne Bray officiating.
Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Monger, Lloyd L. 24 Aug 1888 - 28 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
Funeral services for Lloyd L. Monger, 69, who died Monday morning at his home
in Springfield following a lengthy illness will be held at 2;00 p.m. Friday in the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. A. L. Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in Monger
Cemetery north of Sparta under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Grace K. Monger; four daughters, Mrs. Clella Watts and Mrs. Ollie Starks, both of
Springfield and Miss Dovie Monger of the home and Mrs. Lovie Workman of Ozark; a
step-daughter, Mrs. Verla Nelson of Washington State; two brothers, Frank Monger of
Springfield and Joe G. Monger of Sparta; eight grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Monger, William Frank 30 Jul 1883 - 12 May 1962 CCR 18 May 1962 p6
[Note: Son of Henry Word & Phoebe Jane (Mayden) Monger; married 17 May 1903
Maude Eberle ; married Minnie Mae 1890 - 13 Nov 1950 ]
Funeral services for William Frank Monger, 78, of 737 North Jefferson,
Springfield, who died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital after
suffering a heart attack, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sparta Church of Christ with the
Rev. Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Monger under direction of Adams and
Monger of Ozark. A retired Springfield street department laborer, Mr. Monger drove an
ice wagon in Springfield for 27 years, He was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ.
He is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Meral Wirth, Portland, Ore., Mrs. Howard
Simmons, Springfield, Mrs. Kenneth Mears, state of California, and Mrs. Norval Stith,
Jr., Muncie, Indiana; two step-daughters, Mrs. Anna Mae Mobley, Aurora and Mrs.
Winfield Dillard of Springfield; a brother, Joe Monger, Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Goldie Hall,
Springfield; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Monger, Minnie Mae (?) 1890 - 13 Nov 1950 CCR 16 Nov 1950
[Note: married 1914 William Frank Monger 30 Jul 1883 - 12 May 1962]

Mrs. Frank Monger of Route 5, Springfield died in St. John’s Hospital Sunday
following a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Thieme
Chapel. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery near Springfield. Mrs. Monger was a sisterin-law of Joe Monger, Sr., of Ozark. Attending the funeral from Ozark were Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Monger, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Monger, Jr. Others attending were Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Johns and Mrs. George Dye of Sparta and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collins of
Branson.
Monks, Charles C. 1 Aug 1904 - 9 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: married Eula L. Daugherty 13 May 1907 - 3 May 1995]
Charles C. Monks, 85, Ozark, died Friday, March 9, in Springfield Community
Hospital, following a long illness. Born in Illinois, he had lived in Ozark for many years.
He worked as a linotype operator in California and Ozark and was employed by area
service stations, before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Eula; two nephews and
two nieces. Preceding him in death was a daughter, Mary Kay Monks. Funeral services
were Monday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial
was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Monks, Eula L. (Daugherty) 13 May 1907 - 3 May 1995 CCH-N 10 May 1995
[Note: Daughter of J. B. & Lenna (Williams) Daugherty; married Charles C. Monks 1
Aug 1904 - 9 Mar 1990]
Eula L. Daugherty Monks, 87, Ozark, died Wednesday, May 3, 1995, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 13, 1907, at Mentor, the
daughter of J. B. and Lenna Williams Daugherty. She was a member of the Ozark
Christian Church, a longtime local telephone operator, and later retired as Ozark City
Clerk. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Charles C. Monks; a young
daughter, Mary Kathleen; and a brother, Ray Daugherty. Survivors include a brother and
his wife, Roy A. and Lura Daugherty, Springfield; a sister, Kathleen J. Brown, Del Rio,
Texas; a nephew, Ray Dean Daugherty; and a daughter-like friend, Sharon Kirby, and her
family, Larry, Karen and Karvel. Services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Paul Whitfield and Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Montgomery, Charles 19 Oct 1886 - 17 Dec 1950 CCR 21 Dec 1950
[Note: Son of Oscar S. & Elizabeth (Horton) Montgomery; married Gloria]
Charles Montgomery, 64, a Northern Pacific Railway engineer who formerly
resided in Auburn, died at the wheel of his automobile as it ran off Dunlap Canyon road
near the Seattle City limits late Sunday night. He was on his way to Auburn to go to work
when he suffered the fatal attack. Funeral services for Mr. Montgomery, who lived in
Auburn for 35 years before moving to Seattle 15 years ago, will be held Thursday at 2:00
p.m. in the Taylor-Lightle Funeral Chapel with Rev J. E. Southard officiating. Burial will
be in the Auburn Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery was employed by the Northern Pacific
Railway for 45 years and was a member of Division 833, Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Montgomery, he was born in
Rogersville, MO., October 19, 1886. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gloria

Montgomery, and a son, Charles M. of Creswell, OR. Other survivors are three brothers,
Elmer of Auburn, Cyrus of Long Beach, CA and Lester in Montana; two sisters, Mrs.
Tom Tennis and Miss Vinnie Montgomery, Ozark, MO., and three grandchildren.
Montgomery, David Monroe 14 May 1930 – 25 Jun 2000 CCH-N 28 Jun 2000
[Note: Son of Boyd & Nola Bell (Caruthers) Montgomery; married 15 Oct 1958 Frances
Lucille Maggard]
David Monroe Montgomery, age 70, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, June 25,
2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born May 14, 1930 in Oxford,
Arkansas and was the son of Boyd and Nola Bell (Caruthers) Montgomery. He graduated
from Arkansas State Teachers College in Conway, Arkansas and later received his
Master's Degree in Education from Drury College in Springfield. He served his country
in the U.S. Armey and on October 15, 1958 married Frances Lucille Maggard. Mr.
Montgomery retired as Assistant District Supervisor of Vocational Rehabilitation for the
Missouri Department of Education. He previously served as a secondary teacher for
many years and helped organize the Christian County Little League, coaching hundreds
of children. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark and was a Mason.
Survivors include: his wife, Frances; three children, Connie Montgomery, Ozark, Mark
Montgomery, Springfield, and Kevin Montgomery and his wife Angela, Nixa; a
grandson, Nicholas David Montgomery; a brother Morris Montgomery and his wife
Eska, and family Mammoth Springs, Arkansas; a special aunt, Hazel Smith, Mountain
Home, Arkansas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to American Diabetes Foundation or American Cancer
Society.
Montgomery, Edith 1902 - 28 Jun 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1
Mrs. Edith Montgomery, 63, Route 5, Springfield, died shortly after 8 p.m.
Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital. She suffered from cancer. Surviving are her
husband, The Rev. Fate Montgomery, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Ponce de
Leon; a son, Lee, Route 5, Springfield; a foster son, Lloyd Pringle, Shelby, Miss,; three
sisters, Mrs. Verlia Chaffey and Mrs. Daisy Chapman, both of Springfield and Mrs. Gold
Hunt, Ozark and three grandchildren. The family suggest in lieu of flowers contributions
be made to the Good Samaritan Fund Radio Therapy Memorial Division at BurgeProtestant Hospital. Donations may be sent to Colonial Chapel in Lebanon. Funeral
services are at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the High Street Baptist Church in Springfield
with Dr. David Cavin and the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn
Cemetery under direction of Colonial.
Montgomery, Elmer H. Mar 1892 - 10 Sep 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Oscar S. & Elizabeth (Horton) Montgomery; married Rebecca Abney 28
Aug 1915]
Elmer H. Montgomery, 70, a retired carpenter for the Northern Pacific Railway
and a native of Ozark, died Sept. 10 at Auburn General Hospital, Auburn, Wash. He had
lived in Auburn for 42 years, where he was a member of the Assembly of God Church.

Funeral services and burial were Sept. 14 at Auburn. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca;
a daughter, Mrs. Harold Ray of Auburn; a brother, Cyrus Montgomery of Long Beach,
Calif..; a sister, Miss Vennie Montgomery of Ozark and one grandson.
Montgomery, George Pearl 22 Jan 1896 - 5 Aug 1949 CCR 18 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Oscar & Elizabeth (Horton) Montgomery; married Lola M.]
Word came to Ozark last week of the death of George Montgomery, a former
Ozarkian. He died Friday, Aug. 5, in a Los Angeles hospital, following a heart attack.
Survivors are his widow, three daughters, four grandchildren, four brothers and two
sisters, Miss Veronica Montgomery and Mrs. Tom Tennis of Ozark.
Montgomery, Grover Cleveland 13 Apr 1895 - 1 Jun 1953 CCR 11 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services for Grover Montgomery, 58, who died June 1, were held Friday
in the Highlandville church, conducted by Rev. Blevins with burial in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. He is survived by two brothers,
John Montgomery of Nixa and Tom Montgomery of Highlandville and a sister, Mrs.
Albert Cox of Reedley, Calif
Montgomery, Harvey L. 1883 - 25 May 1967 CCR 1 Jun 1967 p1
Harvey L. Montgomery, 83, of Springfield died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital. A former resident of Greenfield, Mr. Montgomery had lived in
Springfield 27 years. He was a retired farmer. Surviving are two sons, Rollo E.,
Springfield and Val W., Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Proise, Springfield and Mrs.
Evelyn Moore, Ash Grove; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Canada Chapel in Greenfield, with burial in Greenfield Cemetery, The Rev.
Dwayne Reed officiated.
Montgomery, John 1886 - 8 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
John Montgomery, 81, of Springfield was dead on arrival at Burge-Protestant
Hospital at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8. Mr. Montgomery had resided in Springfield ten
years and had lived in Nixa ten years. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of
Latter Day Saints. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Mary Cox, Rogersville. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. E. Richard Jones
officiating. Burial was in Lee Cemetery in Douglas County.
Montgomery, John A. 15 Jul 1883 - 29 Dec 1949 CCR 4 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of John A. & Nancy Montgomery; married 9 Oct 1904 Irena Thompson]
AND
Montgomery, James Walter 19 Feb 1879 - 31 Dec 1949 CCR 4 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of John A. & Nancy Montgomery; married Pamelis]
John A. Montgomery , 66, of 3 miles north of Republic and James Walter
Montgomery, 79 of Billings, died within two days of each other, the former on December
29 and the latter on December 31. Both died in their homes. They were sons of John A.
and Nancy Montgomery. John A. was born July. 15, 1883 near Republic, and James
Walter was born February 19, 1870 near Brighton. On October 9, 1904, John A.
Montgomery was married to Irena Thompson, and to them two sons and a daughter were

born. One son died in infancy and the daughter, Averill, died in 1912 at the age of 6. The
widow, Mrs. Irena Montgomery, of the home and one son, Wilford of 220 W. Portland,
Springfield, survive. James Walter Montgomery had spent most of his life in the
Republic community until moving to Billings three years ago. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pamelis Montgomery, and one son, William, of the
home, a daughter, Mrs. Martha Lane of Macks Creek. and three grandchildren. They are
also survived by a sister, Mrs. Jennie Black of Galena, Kansas. Funeral services for John
A, !Montgomery were held at 1 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Montgomery home
followed by a second service in the Rogersville Baptist Church with the Rev. W.T.
McTeer of Springfield officiating. Burial was in the Palmetto Cemetery west of
Rogersville under direction of Harris of Clever. Services for James Walter Montgomery
were held Sunday at 2 o'clock in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings with the Rev.
Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery with Harris of Billings
in charge.
Montgomery, John Rawlin 1915 - 13 Dec 1959 CCR 17 Dec 1959 p6
[Note: married Martha June]
John Rawlin Montgomery, 44, a former basketball coach at Spokane and
Highlandville, died at his home in Joplin early Sunday after a week’s illness. Mr.
Montgomery was a native of Crown, Mo. was a graduate of SMS in the class of 1938.
For the past several years, he had been employed by the Texas Agriculture Department in
the Rio Grande valley. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and the Masonic
Lodge at Mission, Texas. He moved to Joplin last August. He is survived by his wife,
Martha June, who is a teacher in the Joplin school system; a son, Johnny of Mission and
his mother, Mrs. Roxie Montgomery of Woodworth, Okla. Funeral arrangements were
under direction of Hurlbut-Glover of Joplin.
Montgomery, Lona Alta (Watts) 5 Jan 1890 - 15 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Mary E. (Hall) Watts; married 4 Sep 1911 Thomas S.
Montgomery 8 Nov 1885 - 28 Feb 1960]
Mrs. Lona Alta Montgomery, 79, of Highlandville, died in her home at 4:15 a.m.
Wednesday after a lingering illness. Mrs. Montgomery, a lifelong resident of Christian
County and a member of the Selmore Christian Church, made her home with a son,
Ward. She is also survived by another son, Albert, Moberly; a half-brother, Robert
Mitchell, Carthage; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Donald Mabes officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
Montgomery, Paul R. 21 Mar 1918 - 26 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: on of ? & Leona (?) Montgomery; married Twila]
NIXA - Paul R. Montgomery, 57, Route 3, Nixa, died about noon Friday in Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Montgomery who worked for the U. S. Medical
Center in Springfield the past 26 years, was a World War II veteran and a member of the
Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Twila, of the home; three sons, Paul L.,
Jerry and Ted, all of Springfield; his mother Leona, of Springfield; a brother, Terry, of
Houston, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Dopp, Portage, Wis. and Mrs. Allene Curl,

Janesville, Wis. Services for Paul R. Montgomery, 57, Route 3, Nixa, were at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday in the Rivermonte Chapel with the Rev, Oscar Ellison officiating. Burial was in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. One of Mr. Montgomery’s brothers named incorrectly
listed earlier was Perry Montgomery, Springfield. Mr. Montgomery is also survived by
three grandchildren.
Montgomery, Rollo E. 1920 - 26 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
Rollo E. Montgomery, 49, of Springfield, died at 4:45 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital following an apparent heart attack. He was employed at Southwestern Bell
Telephone Company for 24 years as a lineman. He was a native of Dade County, Veteran
of World War II and a member of the South Street Christian Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mildred; one son, Dennis of the home; one daughter, Diana of the home; one
brother, Val of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn Moore of Ash Grove and Mrs. Bertha
Prosise of Springfield. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Klingner Chapel with
Dr. William Gibble officiating. Burial was in River Mount Cemetery.
Montgomery, Thomas S. 8 Nov 1885 - 28 Feb 1960 CCR 3 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: married first Ethel Lee 18 Nov 1906; married second Lona Watts 4 Sep 1911
Funeral services for Thomas S. Montgomery, 74, who died Sunday at his home
near Highlandville following a lengthy illness, were held at 2:30 p.m. today in the
Chaffin Funeral Home at Nixa. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. A retired farmer,
he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lona Montgomery; two sons, Albert Montgomery of
Herman, Mo and Ward Montgomery of Highlandville; a daughter, Mrs. Mirtie Weaver of
Sacramento, Calif., a brother, John Montgomery of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Albert Cox
of Highlandville; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Montgomery, Val W. 27 Oct 1926 - 5 Mar 1989 OH 9 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Harvey & Ruth Montgomery; married Eldorene]
Val W. Montgomery, 62, of Ozark, died March 5 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Montgomery were held Tuesday, March 7 at the
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Robert Daniels, Gary Jennings and Max
Edmondson officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Montgomery was
born Oct. 27, 1926 in Greenfield to the marriage of Harvey and Ruth Montgomery. He
was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy. He was a member of
the Greenfield Christian Church and of Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark, AF&AM. Mr.
Montgomery was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Rollo "Monty"
Montgomery. Surviving are his wife, Eldorene; sisters Evelyn Moore and Bertha Prosise,
both of Springfield; two nieces; and one nephew.
Montiel, Frank 1945 - 17 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of Ylario & Tomaso Cor D. Montiel]
Frank Montiel, 43, of Norwalk, California, died Jan. 17 at his home in Norwalk.
Services and burial were held in Norwalk. Mr. Montiel's survivors include his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Ylario Montiel, Norwalk; three brothers, Larry, Nixa, and Raymond and
Norbert, Norwalk; three sisters, Rachel, South Gate, Romona, Norwalk, and Juanita,
Albuquerque, New Mexico; and 11 nephews and three nieces.

Montiel, Tomasa Cor D. 21 Dec 1919 - 21 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: married Ylario Montiel]
Tomasa Montiel, of Norwalk, California, died at 11:30 a.m. July 21 following a
long illness. Services for Mrs. Montiel were held July 27 at St. Pius Church in Norwalk.
Surviving are her husband, Ylario Montiel, of Norwalk; three sons, Larry; Nixa, and
Raymond and Norbert of Norwalk; three daughters, Rachel and Ramona of Norwalk, and
Juanita of Albuquerque, New Mexico; 10 grandsons, two granddaughters; four greatgrandsons and four great- granddaughters; two sisters, Josie Lopez, Riverside, California,
and Mary Hernandez of Bakersfield, California; and one brother, Paul Chavez, Riverside,
California:
Montz, Alvin John 11 Jan 1895 - 5 Jan 1975 OH 9 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: married Gertrude M. Simpson 25 Apr 1901 - 8 Mar 1992]
OZARK - Funeral services for A. J. “Al” Montz, 79, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. I. R. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in
Park Cemetery, Inglewood, Calif. Friday. Mr. Montz, a Nebraska native, died at 6: 23
a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a brief illness. After moving to
Brookfield from Nebraska, Mr. Montz later lived in Los Angeles, Calif. from 1925 to
1960 when he retired as a Sante Fe Railroad postal transportation clerk. Mr. Montz
moved to Springfield in 1961 and later moved here in 1961. A World War I veteran, he
was a United Methodist Church member here. Surviving are his wife, Gertrude; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Virginia Davis, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mrs. Evelyn Tillman, West
Covina, Calif.; eight step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.
AND
Montz, Alvin John 11 Jan 1895 - 5 Jan 1975 OH 8 Jan 1976 p8
In Memorium of Alvin “Al” Montz, who passed away one year ago Jan. 5, 1975.
Sadly missed by his wife Gertrude and family and friends. Be brave my friends and
family. Yesterday, I was here. Today, I am in another world. Please don’t weep for me as
I depart this earth. If there must be tears, let them be only happy ones. I’ve fulfilled my
life here on earth, my duties are all done. I am ready for the life that awaits for me. For
you see, my Father knows best and what he wants, I must so - so be brave my friends and
family. Someday soon we will meet on the golden streets and then you too shall see the
happiness I now have - so be brave and only weep tears of happiness for me this day. I
am not sad nor lonely. I have peace of mind, and I walk the streets of gold here in this
great sky. Gertrude Montz.
Montz, Gertrude M. (Simpson) 25 Apr 1901 – 8 Mar 1992 NN-E 11 Mar 1992
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Minnie Simpson; married Alvin John Montz 11 Jan
1895 - 5 Jan 1975]
Gertrude M. Montz, 90, died Sunday morning, March 8, 1992 in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born April 25, 1901 at Kidley, Illinois and was the daughter of
William Henry and Minnie Simpson. Mrs. Montz lived much of her life in Frankfort,
Illinois before moving to Ozark in 1961. She was a member of Ozark United Methodist
Church. Preceding her in death were; her husband, Alvin John Montz; a son, Wayne

Miller; and a stepson, Toby. Survivors include; a daughter, Virginia Davis, Cincinnati,
Ohio; a sister, Carrie Kinney, and a half-brother, Henry Simpson, both of California; 5
grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
today at the Ozark United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael officiating, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sugar Grove Cemetery near Paris,
Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark United Methodist Church.
Mooberry, David A. "Mike" 23 May 1926 - 20 Oct 2005 SN-L 22 Oct 2005 & SN-L
23 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Henry & Evelyn Mooberry]
David A. "Mike" Mooberry, 70, of Nixa, went to be with his heavenly father on
Oct. 20, 2005, at Ozark Riverview Manor. Mike was born to the late Henry and Evelyn
Mooberry on May 23, 1926, in Cherry County, Nebraska. Mike graduated high school
from Niangua, Mo. He was a veteran of World War II. He owned a machine shop in Nixa
for many years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David and LaDonna
Mooberry of Nixa; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Dean Malin of Nixa; and five
grandchildren, Amanda and Dustin Malin, Mitchell, Maegan and Micki Jo Mooberry. He
is also survived by one brother, Henry Mooberry of Richmond, Va.; three sisters, Myrle
Fallis of Catoosa, Okla., Wauneata Day of Springfield, Mo., and Grace Klahr of Owasso,
Okla.; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and
sisters, Margaret Mooberry and Melba Gillaspie. Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday,
Oct. 24 in Greenlawn North with Rev. Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating. Burial will follow at
Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 in the chapel at
the funeral home. The family would like to extend their thanks to the loving and caring
staff at Ozark Riverview Manor.
Moody, Alva L. 1926 - 10 December 1952 CCR 11 Dec 1952 p1
[Note: Son of Cyrus & Ollie (Coffer) Moody; married Betty Jane Gardner]
Alva Moody, 24-year-old resident of Oldfield, Mo was killed instantly about 7:00
o’clock Wednesday morning when the car in which he was riding collided with a tractortrailer truck at the intersection of St. Louis Street and Glenstone in Springfield. Moody, a
passenger in a 1941 Ford coupe, driven by a cousin, Monroe Moody, also of Oldfield,
was thrown from the car by the impact and the large tractor-trailer, carrying earth-moving
equipment, passed over the upper part of his body. He died instantly of crushing skull
injuries. The dead man, who was employed at the Earl Highfill Tire Shop at 1512 North
Campbell and his cousin, who works at the Reynolds Manufacturing Company, also in
Springfield, were enroute to their respective jobs at the time of the accident. He is
survived by his wife, Betty, two sons, Jimmy Howard and Donnie Joe; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus Moody of Oldfield; two brothers, Fred of Oldfield and Charlie of
Chadwick; two sisters, Mrs. Alto Hammond, Red Oak, Iowa and Mrs. Alice Pratt of
Chadwick. The body was taken to the Herman-Lohmeyer in Springfield and funeral
arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Moody, Betty (Moody) 20 Mar 1903 – 4 Sep 1996 CCH-N 7 Sep 1996
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Laveda (Bailey) Moody; married 8 Oct 1921 W. M. Moody
who died 15 Feb 1985]

Betty Moody, 93, Highlandville, passed away 7:15 p.m. Sept. 4, 1996 in Ozark
Riverview Manor following a short illness. Betty was born March 20, 1903, in Stone
County, Mo. the daughter of Bill and Laveda Bailey Moody. She was united in marriage
to W M. Moody on Oct. 8, 1921, who preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1985. She was a
lifelong resident of the Flood Community in Stone County. She was a member of the
Pleasant View Baptist Church. Survivors include her son and his wife, Gary and Glenda
Moody, Highlandville; two grandchildren, Tammy Flood, Highlandville, and Wayne
Moody, Reeds Spring; and three great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Amanda and Christopher.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sun., Sept. 8, 1996, in Pleasant View Baptist Church
with Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial follows in the Flood Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Moody, Charles E. 4 Mar 1922 - 17 Dec 2000 CCH-N 27 Dec 2000
[Note: Son of Cyrus & Ollie (Coffer) Moody; married Hazel]
Charles E. Moody, age 78, of Chadwick, passed away on Sunday, December 17,
2000 at the Christian Health Care Center in Nixa, MO. Mr. Moody was born on March 4,
1922 in Christian County and was the son of Cyrus and Ollie (Coffer) Moody. He was a
timber worker and a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife,
Hazel; a son, Charles "Bub" Moody of Chadwick, MO.; a daughter, Goldie Presley of
Nixa; five grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice of Washington,
and Alta of Ozark, MO. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at
the Greenlawn Funeral Home South in Springfield, MO. The Reverends Dale Gann and
Tracy Cummings officiated, with burial following at the Chadwick Cemetery. Memorial
contributions to St John's Hospice in the memory of Mr. Moody were suggested.
Moody, Cyrus A. 13 Sep 1894 - 21 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: Son of William Monroe & Sarah Catherine (McCullough) Moody; married Ollie
B. Coffer 20 Nov 1893 - 25 Apr 1961]
Services for Cyrus A, Moody, 84, Oldfield, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Oldfield
Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Moody died April 21 in the Christian County
Nursing Home following a long illness. Mr. Moody, a lifelong Oldfield resident, was a
retired farmer and a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include two
sons, Fred, Oldfield, and Charley, Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. Alta Hammons, Ozark
and Mrs. Alice Pratt, Yakima, Wash,; 13 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; two
brothers, Richard, Oldfield and Albert, Marion, Ind.; and two sisters, Mrs. Becky Wright,
Marionville and Mrs. Ella Adams, Oldfield.
AND
Moody, Cyrus A. 13 Sep 1894 - 21 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 pB6
We want to say thanks to everyone for prayers, visits and flowers during the
illness and death of our loved one. We especially want to thank Dwayne Bray, singers,
Dr. McCormick and the Christian County Nursing Home. The Cyrus Moody Family
Moody, Daniel Joe 21 Apr 1951 - 31 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Alva L. & Betty Jane (Gardner) Moody; married Joyce]

Daniel Joe Moody, 38, Linden, died Saturday, March 31, 1990 in Cox Medical
Center South. Born in Prosser, Wash., he lived most of his life in Christian County.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a son, Daniel Moody, serving in the U.S. Army in
Nurnberg, West Germany, and his wife, Tammy; two daughters, Michele and Stacy
Moody, of the home; a brother, Jim Moody, Sand Springs, Okla.; four half sisters, Sandra
Sue Downey, Leavenworth, Kan., Delores Ann Cammack, Pleasanton, Karl., Cynthia
Kay Smith and Betsy Lea Archer, both of Oldfield; a grandmother, Lucille, Oldfield; and
his stepfather, Wayne Archer, Oldfield. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral l Ionic, Ozark. No services are planned.
Moody, Elma Marie (Allen) Coffer 21 Apr 1916 - 29 Mar 2001 CCH-N 4 Apr 2001
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Rinda (Hall) Allen; married Harrison Coffer; married
Richard Moody]
Elma Marie Moody, 84, Oldfield, passed away Thursday, March 29 in her home.
She was born April 21, 1916 in Swan Creek, near Chadwick, the daughter of Charley and
Rinda (Hall) Allen. Mrs. Moody attended Sparta Church of Christ. She loved spending
time with her grandchildren and tending her garden. Her first husband, Harrison Coffer,
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by sister Dorothy Loomis and
Florence Newberry and an infant brother Thomas Allen. Survivors include her husband,
Richard Moody; a daughter, Freda Heyn and her husband Fred, Oldfield; three
grandchildren, Brenda Smith and husband John and Harold Heyn, all of Oldfield and
Paula Waggoner and husband Mike, Ava; seven great-grandchildren, Travis Smith and
wife Kelly, Dustin Smith, Erick Smith, Jennifer Haden and husband Bill, Ryan
Waggoner, Brooke Waggoner and Brett Waggoner; five great-great-grandchildren; three
sisters, Elsie Gray and her husband Reggie, Chadwick, Hazel Jenkins and husband Basil,
Ozark and Gladys Gilbert, Oldfield; two brothers, Herman "Bud" Allen and wife Evelyn,
Rogersville, and Clarence "Red" Allen and wife Cleta, Chadwick; and a host of other
friends and relatives. Funeral services were Sunday April 1 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery.
Moody, Fred 6 Dec 1918 - 7 Oct 1989 OH 12 Oct 1989
[Note: Son of Cyrus A. & Ollie B. (Coffer) Moody]
Fred Moody, 71, a former Oldfield resident, died Saturday at the Veterans
Administration Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. Survivors include one daughter, Sybil
Weter, of Ozark; one son, Eddie Moody, of Ozark; two sisters, Eita Hammons, of Ozark,
and Alice Pratt, of Washington; one brother, Charley Moody, of Chadwick; five
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Moody, Gardner L. 1923 - 3 Mar 1974 OH 7 Mar 1974
Judge Moody Died at 50
Circuit Judge Garner L. Moody of Mansfield is dead. The 50 year old judge
passed away at 5 p.m. Sunday in Barrett Memorial Hospital in Barrett, Oklahoma. Judge
Moody, who was elected by the 38th Judicial Circuit bench in 1964 after serving six
consecutive terms as Wright County Prosecuting Attorney and one term as the County’s
state representative, suffered a heart attack about 3 p.m. and a fatal second heart attack
two hours later. Judge Moody had been in Kellyville, Oklahoma, for the weekend,

pursuing one of his favorite hobbies, the raising of game chickens. Recognized
throughout the state for his work with juveniles and juvenile offenders, Judge Moody
served a judicial circuit which includes Christian, Douglas, Ozark, Taney and Wright
Counties. Raised in the Mansfield area, he attended Hartville High and SMS. He received
his degree from the University of Missouri in 1950. He served in the Navy in World War
II. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. in the Mansfield High School gymnasium. Burial
was in the Mansfield Cemetery under the direction of Bergman-Miller. The family has
requested that memorial contributions be made at the Tri-County Health Facility at
Mansfield.
Moody, Gladys Pearl (Adams) 15 Jan 1913 - 22 Nov 1972 CCR 30 Nov 1972 p2
[Note: Daughter of Bert & Bethena (Hursh) Adams; married Richard Moody 18 Apr
1913 - 24 Feb 2002]
Mrs. Gladys Pearl Moody, 59, a lifelong resident of Oldfield, died at 11:15 a.m.
Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Moody, a member of the Church
of Christ here, is survived by her husband, Richard and two brothers, Earl Adams,
Oldfield and Delbert Adams, Selah, Wash. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Oldfield Church of Christ with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston
Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Moody, James “Jay” 12 Jan 1924 - 23 Oct 1961 CCR 26 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Name from tombstone; Son of Tom I. & Lula (Landers) Moody]
Services for Jay Moody, 37, who died at 7 p.m. Monday at his home 2 1/2 miles
southeast of Oldfield after a long illness were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Oldfield
Church of Christ with Clyde S. Shrum officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Lula
Moody; two brothers, Hershel of the home and Monroe of Oldfield; and one sister, Mrs.
Jewell Coffer of Oldfield.
Moody, Jessie J. 29 Apr 1918 - 19 Apr 1949 CCR 21 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of Isaac Thomas & Lula M. (Wolf) Moody; married Leatha]
Graveside services for Jessie J. Moody, 30 year old farmer of the Oldfield
community, who was fatally injured in a truck accident three miles northeast of
Bradleyville last Tuesday afternoon, were conducted Thursday afternoon in Old Boston
cemetery by Bro. S. P. Fields of Fordland. Burial was under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Chadwick. He was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield community and a
member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include the widow, Leatha, a son,
Isaac William, and a daughter, Edna Marie, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lula
Moody; one sister, Mrs. Jewell Coffer; and three brothers, Monroe, Jay, and Hershel all
of California.
Moody, Lora Ellis 20 Jan 1947 - 4 Nov 1947 CCR 27 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Albert & ? (?) Moody]
Lora Ellis Moody was born Jan. 20, 1947, and passed away Nov. 4, 1947, at the
Ozark hospital from burns received when the home of his parents was destroyed by fire.
Besides his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Moody of Oldfield, Mo., he is survived by four

sisters, Dorothy, Erma and Patricia and one brother, Delbert, all of the home. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Boston cemetery with Ross Anderson
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Chadwick.
Moody, Lula (Landers) 14 Apr 1890 - 14 Feb 1967
CCR 15 Jun 1967 p1
Mrs. Lula Moody, 77, Died at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Jewell Coffer, of Oldfield. Mrs. Moody was a longtime resident of Oldfield and
member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Monroe and Hershel,
Oldfield; the daughter, Mrs. Coffer; one brother, Albert Landers, Ava; 14 grandchildren
and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Oldfield
Church of Christ, with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Moody, Maude E. (Walker) 18 May 1895 - 2 Mar 1974 OH 7 Mar 1974 pB-1
[Note: married William M. Moody 30 Jul 1892 - 11 Apr 1970]
Rogersville - Funeral services for Mrs. Maude E. Moody, 78, Route 1,
Rogersville, were held Monday in Spring Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. William
Ballard officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark. She was a member of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include her brother,
Ben Walker, Harrison, Ark. and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Roller, Mt. Vernon.
Moody, Nancy Louise (Shelly) 28 Aug 1929 - 9 Jan 1995 SN-L 11 Jan 1995
[Note: Daughter of George Cole & Anne (Arner) Shelly; married 3 Dec 1948 Thomas
Edward Moody 25 Dec 1924 - 25 May 1995]
Nancy Louise Shelly Moody, 65, Nixa, passed away at 1:57 a.m. Monday in her
home. She was born Aug. 28, 1929, Allentown, Penn., the daughter of George Cole and
Anne Arner Shelly. She was a student at Stephens College, Columbia, Mo., when she
met her husband, Thomas E. Moody. They were married on Dec. 3, 1948. Three
daughters were born to this union. Mrs. Moody was a devoted wife to her career Army
husband. She took great pride in being a loving mother and grandmother. Nancy
enjoyed many hobbies, outdoor activities, boating, gourmet cooking, and was a great
animal lover. Mrs. Moody was preceded in death by her parents, George Cole and Anne
Arner Shelly. She is survived by her husband, Thomas E. Moody, retired Army; three
daughters, Susan Olivia Shafer and husband Ed, Karen Ann Colson and husband Larry,
and Kathy Lynn Moody, all of Springfield; a brother, George Robert Shelly and wife
Penny, Allentown, Penn.; a niece, Melissa Shelly, Allentown; three grandsons, John J.
Sampson, III,
Cory J. Colson and Christopher T. Colson, all of Springfield; and a great-cat Gabby.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Manley Cemetery with the Rev. Paul
Reed officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 3653
South Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. Nancy will forever remain in our hearts.
(Springfield News-Leader – 11 January 1995)
Moody, Ollie B. (Coffer) 20 Nov 1893 - 25 Apr 1961 CCR 27 Apr 1961 p9
[Note: Daughter of Marion Thomas & Sarah C. (Hursh) Coffer; married Cyrus Moody]

Mrs. Ollie Moody, 67, of Oldfield died at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital where she had been a patient since the first of April. Mrs. Moody, a
lifelong resident of the Chadwick and Oldfield communities, she was a member of the
Oldfield Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Cyrus; two sons, Fred of
Oldfield and Charley of Chadwick; two daughters, Mrs. Alta Hammons of Ozark and
Mrs. Alice Pratt of Yakima, Wash., 13 grandchildren; 10 brothers, George of Keys,
Calif., Willie of Sparta, Albert, Fred, Arthur and Glenn, all of Chadwick and Robert Lee,
Fred and Harrison, all of Oldfield; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hammons of Chadwick.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Oldfield Church of Christ with Jess
Weatherwax officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Moody, Pleasant Johnson “Plez” 23 Jan 1902 - 3 Jun 1971 CCR 10 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Son of William Monroe & Sarah Catherine (McCullough) Moody; married Ruth
Ellen 27 Dec 190_ - 16 Feb 1999]
Funeral services for Pleasant “Plez” Johnson Moody, 69, of McCord Bend were at
2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Oldfield Church of Christ, with Jack Richardson officiating.
Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, east of Old Boston Cemetery, east of Oldfield, under
the direction of the Cheatham-Stumpff funeral home of Galena. A former resident of
Christian County, Mr. Moody had lived in the McCord Bend near Galena for the past
seven years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Moody died at the home of a
neighbor Thursday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. of an apparent heart attack. He is survived by his
wife, Ruth; two sons, John Wesley Moody of Noel and James Raymond Moody of
Southwest City; five daughters, Mrs. Mary Spencer, Daly City, Calif., Mrs. Joyce
Brumley, Ozark, Mrs. Shirley Rice, Seabrook, Texas, Mrs. Leona McKee, Southwest
City, Mrs. Wilma Hale, Verona; five brothers, Efton Moody of Buckeye, Ariz., Homer
Moody of Selah, Wash., Cyrus Moody and Richard Moody, both of Oldfield, and Albert
Moody of Marian, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs. Becky Wright, Marionville, and Mrs. Ellie
Adams, Oldfield; 19 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Moody, Richard Lora 18 Apr 1913 - 24 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of William Monroe & Sarah Catherine (McCullough) Moody; married Pearl
Adams 15 Jan 1913 - 22 Nov 1972; married Elma]
Richard Lora Moody, age 88, of Oldfield, passed away Sunday, February 24,
2002 in his home. He was born April 18, 1913, the son of William Monroe Moody and
Sarah Catherine Moody. Richard was the eleventh of twelve children which included:
Thomas Moody, Cyrus Moody, Lyda Loomis, Efton Moody, Willie Moody, Pleasant
Moody, Ida Green, Beckie Wright, Ella Adams, Robert Homer Moody, and Albert
Moody, all preceding in death. His first wife, Pearl preceded him in death as well as his
second wife, Elma. For several years she had lived with his grandchildren, Brenda and
John Smith. When Brenda passed away in January, John continued to care for Richard,
along with caregiver Paula Conn. Funeral services were Wednesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery.
Moody, Ron 24 Nov 1947 - 27 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of Leon Heston & Dona Merle (Smith) Moody]

Ron Moody, 47, Springfield, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1947, the son of Leon Heston Moody and Dona
Merle Smith Moody. Throughout his life he lived in Houston, Bowling Green, Lebanon
and Springfield. He was a University of Missouri graduate. He had been associated with
Farmers Home Administration for 25 years and was presently a County Supervisor for
Christian, Taney and Stone Counties. He held many offices in the Missouri Jaycees. He
was a past Master in the Masonic Laclede Lodge #83 and a member of Abou Ben Adhem
Temple. He was a member of ALPIC and APIC, a long-time American Red Cross blood
donor, a Master Gardener and a member of Missouri Society of Farm Managers and
Rural Appraisers, Ozark Rotary Club and the Ozark Chamber of Commerce. He had also
served and supported many other organizations in his career of always giving. He is
preceded in death by his father, Leon Heston Moody. Survivors include his mother,
Merle Moody, Springfield; two sisters, Debbie and Karen Moody, both of Springfield; a
nephew, Canyon Moody; a dear friend, Penny Peck; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Jimmy Young and Rev. Gary Cooper officiating. Burial was in Pine Lawn
Cemetery, Houston.
Moody, Sarah Catherine (McCullough) 25 Mar 1876 - 26 Aug 1967 CCR 31 Aug
1967 p1
[Note: married William Monroe Moody 8 Feb 1871 - 4 Jan 1919]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Catherine Moody, 96, Oldfield, who died at 5:30
a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Oldfield Church
of Christ with Bill Richardson officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark. A lifelong resident of the Oldfield community, Mrs. Moody
is survived by six sons, Cyrus and Richard of Oldfield, Efton, Marionville, Pleze, Galena,
Homer, Selah, Wash., and Albert, Marion, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. Lydia Loomis,
Chadwick, Mrs. Becky Wright, Marionville, Mrs. Ella Adams, of Oldfield; four sisters,
Mrs. Lizzie Ford, and Mrs. Bessie Burton, both of Inglewood, Calif., Mrs. Becky Reed,
Blackwood, Okla., and Mrs. Mae High of Gainesville; 38 grandchildren; 106 great
grandchildren. Four children and twenty-seven grandchildren preceded her in death.
Moody, Thomas Edward 25 Dec 1924 - 25 May 1995 SN-L 28 May 1995
[Note: Son of James Sandrage & Ellen (Kroneberger) Moody; married 3 Dec 1948 Nancy
Louise Shelly 28 Aug 1929 - 9 Jan 1995]
Thomas Edward Moody, 70, Nixa, passed away at 3:14 a.m. Thursday, May 25,
1995 in Primrose Place in the loving presence of his three daughters. Tom was born Dec
25 1924 in St. Louis, the son of James Sandrage and Ellen Kroneberger Moody. He
began his military career as a teenager in 1943 in the Marine Corps, where he became a
corporal. He was attending the University of Missouri Columbia as a general economics
major when he met his wife, Nancy Louise Shelly. They married Dec. 3, 1948, in
Boonville. Nancy preceded him in death January 9, 1995. Tom was a World War II,
Korean War and Viet Nam War Army Veteran. During his 22-year military service,
Major Moody received various medals and Commendations including Air Medal with
Third Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Korean Service Medal with two Stars,
United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal with First Oak Leaf

Cluster, ROK Presidential Unit Citation, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Armed Forces
Reserve Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with
Device 1960, Army Commendation Medal, Legion of Merit and Vietnamese Cross of
Gallantry with Silver Star. He served in the Pacific, Korea and Germany and Vietnam
before retiring in 1968. He is survived by four daughters, Susan Olivia Shafer and her
husband Ed, Battlefield, Karen Ann Colson and her husband, Larry, Springfield, Kathy
Lynn Moody, Springfield and Kirsten Annette Mortimer, Washington D.C. ; three
grandsons, John Joseph Sampson, Ill., Cory Jean Colson and Christopher Thomas
Colson, all of Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was
preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, James S, Osmond, Daniel, William and
Robert and four sisters, Annie Gray, Winifred, Olivia and Kathryn. Thomas, often
misunderstood, held a strong love for his wife and family, indubitable courage, a warm,
generous heart and sweet nature. Thomas will forever remain in the hearts of those who
loved him. Graveside services with military honors will be at 4 p.m., today in Manley
Cemetery, Battlefield, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home Nixa. The body has
been cremated. Springfield News Leader, May 28 1995.
Moody, William M. 30 Jul 1892 - 11 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Son of John & Elizabeth Jane (Adams) Moody; married Maude E. Walker 18 May
1895 - 2 Mar 1974]
Funeral services for William M. Moody, 77, of the Petelo Community near
Rogersville, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Spring Hill Baptist Church with burial in
the Petelo Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Moody died at 6:25 p.m.
Saturday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark. He was a lifelong resident of Christian
County. He is survived by his wife, Maud.
Moon, William E. 1882 - 9 Dec 1947 CCR 18 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: married Vada]
William E. Moon, 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, in the hospital at Ozark, following a
three weeks illness. He was formerly a fireman for the Frisco railroad, but had lived on a
farm north of Ozark for the past 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Vada; a son, Edson;
two brothers, John and H.M. Moon, and a grandson, Loy Moon, all of Springfield.
Funeral services were held Dec. 11 at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, conducted by
Rev. Floyd Hanks. Burial was in Union Mound cemetery north of Fair Grove.
Mooney, David H. 15 Sep 1874 - 9 Jun 1965
CCR 17 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: Son of J. W. B. & Rebecca Elitha (Roller) Mooney; married Pearl May Chaffin]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday for David H. Mooney, 90, who died at 3:20
p.m. Wednesday in his home, Route 1, Rogersville. Services were in Center Point Church
of Christ with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Mr. Mooney, a lifelong resident of Rogersville, was a retired farmer. He
is survived by his wife, Mae; three sons, Vurl and Don, both of Route 2, Rogersville, and
Glen, Route 2, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Ila May Woods, Route 2, Rogersville; 12
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mooney, Edith M. (Piel) 6 Oct 1905 - 7 Apr 2002

[Note: Daughter of August & Charity (Ramey) Piel; married 26 Jun 1942 Ernest B.
Mooney]
Edith M. Mooney, 96, Springfield, Mo., passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002, in
Christian Health Care East. Mrs. Mooney was born October 6, 1905, near Winslow,
Ark., the daughter of August and Charity Ramey Piel. She had been a resident of the
Springfield area since 1942. She was united in marriage to Ernest B. Mooney on June
26, 1942, and assisted him in various business ventures including a bus bench advertising
company. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing. She and her husband traveled
extensively through all 50 states, Canada and Mexico. Mrs. Mooney was preceded in
death by her husband and her son, Martin H. Kelly. She was also preceded in death by
her daughter and best friend, Karrel June Kelly Prine. She is survived by her
grandchildren, Michael Prine, Susan Prine, Martin “Bill” Kelly, Edith Kelly, Kathy
Bukowski, Robert Kelly, Beverly Mitchell, Orville Kelly, Patricia Kelly and Carolyn
DeMersseman; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a son-inlaw, Norman Prine; a daughter-in-law, Leona Kelly; and a brother-in-law, Carl Mooney
and his wife, Lucille. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002, in
Pembina Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to the
charity of the donor’s choice. (Springfield News-Leader – 14 April 2002)
Mooney, Fannie C. (Holland) 5 Dec 1880 - 2 Feb 1970 CCR 5 Feb 1970 p2
[Note: Daughter of Jasper M. & Martha (Roller) Holland; married John W. "Rock"
Mooney 19 Jun 1870 - 27 Jun 1940]
Mrs. Fannie C. Mooney, 90. of Springfield died in her home at 7:12 p.m. Monday
following a short illness. Mrs. Mooney was a lifelong resident of Greene and Christian
Counties, and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.
James Garrison, Springfield, and Mrs. O. J. Hawkins, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia
Stowe, Zillah, Wash. and Mrs. Maggie Gray, Rogersville; five grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Klingner Chapel
and burial was in Roller Cemetery in Christian County.
Mooney, Glen 18 Jun 1919 - 6 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of David Henry & May (Chaffin) Mooney; married 13 May 1943 Junetta
Thomas 4 Sept. 1923 – 3 May 1997; married Ruth]
Glen Mooney, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2003 in Primrose
Place, Springfield. He was born June 18, 1919 near Rogersville, the son of David Henry
and May (Chaffin) Mooney. He served his country as Captain in the U.S. Army and was
the recipient of two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars. On May 13, 1942 he and Junetta
Thomas were united in marriage. She preceded him in death on May 3, 1997. He served
as an elder for Center Point Church of Christ for over 30 years. He most recently had
been attending Southside Church of Christ in Ozark. Before retirement Mr. Mooney was
Executive Director of the Christian County Agriculture Stabilization Conservation
Service. He continued to farm and raise Angus cattle for several years following
retirement. He was instrumental in organizing the Rural Fire Department in Ozark, the
Christian County Ambulance Service where he served as president of the board, and

served as Road Commissioner for the Ozark Special Road District. He was a charter
member of the Ozark Rotary Club and served on the Ozark Board of Education for
twelve years. He was a member of the Ozark V.F.W. and a lifetime member of the
American Legion #434. He served on the board of directors for Hopedale Cemetery for
many years. On October 18, 1997 he and Ruth Edgar were married. He loved his family
and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. Survivors
include his wife, Ruth; two children, David Mooney and his wife Becky, Rogersville, and
Nancy Stanton and her husband Tom, Ozark; a son-in-law, Glenn Cobb and his wife
Shirley, Rogersville; eight grandchildren, Steven Cobb, John Cobb, Amy Rector, Keith
Mooney, Suzan Collins, Renee Roussell, Justin Stanton, and Jeremy Stanton; four step
grandchildren, Greg Jackson, Bradley Jackson, Sherry Cole, and Michael Barber; twentysix great-grandchildren; a sister, Ila Woods and her husband Bob, Rogersville; a brother,
Don Mooney and his wife Doris, Rogersville; also Ruth's three children and their
spouses, six grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. In addition to his first wife,
Junetta, he was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Carol June Cobb; and a
brother, Vurl Mooney. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Paul Jones and Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial will follow
in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with military honors. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer
Society, Fair Haven Children's Home, or Community Hospice.
Mooney, Harry R. 27 Aug 1899 - 17 Mar 1952 CCR 20 Mar 1958 p8
[Note: married Geraldine]
In Memoriam
In precious memory of Harry R. Mooney, my darling husband who was called
away by death six years ago, March 17 (5:15 p.m.) 1952; Six long, sad, unhappy years
since I saw you sweet, smiling face, and heard your loving tender voice. Tho thru all
these years you have been constantly with me in memory, and will be as long, dead, as
life shall last. Even in my great loss and continual grief, we still have cause to rejoice,
because you were a real Christian, faithful to the end (and God grant that I will be) for we
are looking forward with great anticipation to the time when we will be reunited forever.
Yes I know you are eagerly watching for me. Sadly missed by your wife Geraldine, foster
daughter Dorothy, brothers, sisters, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, nephews and nieces.
Mooney, Junetta (Thomas) 4 Sept. 1923 – 3 May 1997 CCH-N 7 May 1997
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Maxie (Biers) Thomas; married 13 May 1943 Glen Mooney
18 Jun 1919 - 6 Jul 2003]
Junetta Mooney, 73, Ozark, died Saturday, May 3, 1997, in her home. She was
born September 4, 1923, and was the daughter of Ralph and Maxie (Biers) Thomas. On
May 13, 1942, she married Glen Mooney. Mrs. Mooney was a member of Center Point
Church of Christ. In the past she enjoyed teaching sewing and cooking in the Hopedale 4H Club and was a long time member of the Hopedale Extension Club. She was a life-long
resident of the Ozark area and had traveled to Texas during the winter in recent years.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; a daughter, Carol June Cobb; and a sister,
Lois Estes. Survivors include: her husband of 55 years, Glen; a son, David Mooney and
his wife, Becky, Rogersville; a daughter, Nancy Stanton and her husband, Tom, Ozark; a

son-in-law, Glenn Cobb and his wife, Shirley, Rogersville; eight grandchildren, Steven
and John Cobb, Amy Rector, Keith Mooney, Suzan Collins, Renee Roussell, and Justin
and Jeremy Stanton; four step-grandchildren, Greg and Bradley Jackson, and Sherry and
Michael Barber; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister, Arva Stine, Ozark; and a brother,
Frank Thomas and his wife, Lalia, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday,
May 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Paul Jones and Randy Hendricks officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri or to the Fair Haven Children’s Home.
Mooney, Pearl May (Chaffin) 1 Jun 1888 - 4 Nov 1976 OH 11 Nov 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of Jessie Wilkes & Lucy Ann (Holland) Chaffin; married David H.
Mooney 15 Sep 1874 - 9 Jun 1965]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. May Mooney, 88, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Center Point Church of Christ, west of here, with Dwayne Bray and Roy Wilson
officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery near Linden under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mrs. Mooney, a longtime resident here, died at 3:46 p.m. Thursday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield after a one-week illness.
Mooney, Vurl 20 Nov 1914 - 13 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of David & Mary (Chaffin) Mooney; married 3 Mar 1944 Ruth Rosell]
Vurl Mooney, 79, Rogersville, died in his home at 4:53 a.m. Wednesday, April
13, 1994. He was born Nov. 20, 1914 in Rogersville, the son of David and Mary Chaffin
Mooney. He was a graduate of the class of 1932 at Rogersville High School, where he
was valedictorian, and a graduate of Draughon’s Business College. He was a sergeant
serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married to Ruth Rosell on March
3, 1944. He was a 60-year member of Center Point Church of Christ, where he was a
deacon and an elder, and taught Sunday School class for 50 years. He was retired from
the Skelly Oil Bottling Co., Galloway. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of the home; a
son, Joe Mooney and wife Linda, Rogersville; a daughter, Ruth Ann Kite and husband
Chester, Rogersville; two brothers, Glen Mooney, and wife Junetta, Ozark, and Don
Mooney and wife Dorris, Rogersville; a sister, Ila Woods, and husband, Bob,
Rogersville; and seven grandchildren, Darby, Duffy, Derry and Deakein Mooney, and
Toby, Travis and Tina Kite. Services were held Friday, April 15, in Preston-March
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with Randy Hendrix officiating. Burial was in Roller
Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to Citizens Bank of
Rogersville to benefit the Logan-Rogersville Schools.
Mooneyham, Ellen (Compton) Gilmore 16 Jan 1919 - 31 Dec 2003 SN-L 1 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Bessie E. (Jones) Compton; married 1983 Burel
Mooneyham]
Ellen Mooneyham, 84, Republic, died at 6:32 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, in
her daughter's home. She was born Jan. 16, 1919, in Christian County, the daughter of
Claude and Bessie E. (Jones) Compton. Mrs. Mooneyham was a homemaker and a dairy
farmer. For the past 20 years, she volunteered at St. John's Hospital and had accumulated
10,000 hours of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Republic. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Burel Mooneyham in 1983; a son, Steven Gilmore

in 1947; her parents; two brothers, Boyd and Roy Compton; and a stepdaughter, Jolene
Jaracke. She is survived by daughters, Mary Raney, Fair Grove, Martha Luce,
Springfield, Linda Brown, Republic, Elizabeth Brake, Republic, and Sybil Ryan,
Billings; 20 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and one grandchild-grandchild;
stepchildren, Jay W. Mooneyham, Republic, Richard Mooneyham, Hurley, and Betty
Spencer, Springfield; sister Cleva Middleton, Nixa; and four brothers, Willie Compton,
Republic, Floyd Compton, Springfield, Lloyd Compton, Buffalo, and Gene Compton,
Arizona. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in the First
Baptist Church, Republic, with Rev. Steve Ward officiating under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will be in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to the St. John's Auxiliary or Community Hospice of
America. Ellen touched many lives and will be sincerely missed, but those who knew and
loved her, know she is with God.
Mooneyham, Harold Kenneth 11 Mar 1925 - 23 Apr 2005 SN-L 26 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Ben Floyd & Opal (Meacheum) Mooneyham; married 28 Jul 1979 Frankie
(Looney) Pope]
Harold K. Mooneyham, 80, Republic, passed away Saturday morning, April 23,
2005, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born March 11, 1925, in Billings, Mo.,
the son of Ben Floyd and Opal (Meacheum) Mooneyham. Harold was a U.S. Navy
veteran, serving in the South Pacific during World War II. He worked as a welder for 30
years and retired from Trux Trailer and Repair in Springfield. He was married to Frankie
(Looney) Pope July 28, 1979. They made their home in Republic where they were
members of the Meadowview Baptist Church. Harold enjoyed his family. He was a
"people" person and had many friends. Harold is survived by his wife, Frankie; his
children, Connie (Mooneyham) Barton, Eutawville, S.C., Larry Mooneyham, Dallas,
Texas, Ken Mooneyham, Billings, Gary Mooneyham, Odessa, Fla., Steve Mooneyham,
Marionville, Mo., Lonnie Mooneyham, Largo, Fla., and Rosetta (Mooneyham) Schmidt,
Elroy, Wisc.; step-children, Kenny Pope, Republic, and Sue Page, Billings; 21
grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; a brother, Max Mooneyham, Keystone Heights,
Fla.; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Wednesday,
April 27, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial with military honors will
follow at 2 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation is from 6 to 8
p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials be
made to the Meadowview Baptist Church Building Fund, in memory of Harold, 1100 W.
Highway 174, Republic, MO 65738.
Mooneyham, Ina Gladys (Wade) 11 Feb 1915 - 25 Oct 1991 OH 31 Oct 1991
[Note: married Paul Mooneyham]
Ina Gladys Wade Moneyham, 76, on Route 76, Republic, died at 5:15 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 25 in St. John’s Regionial Helath Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A
homemaker, she was a member of Blades Chapel Methodist Church and Happy Hen’s
Club. She is survived by her husband, Paul; two sons, Dale Mooneyham and Ray
Mooneyham, both of Billings; three daughters, Kathryn Andrus, Billings; Pauline Shuler,
Topeka, Kan, and Judy Padgett, Marshfield; three sisters, Ruby Wade and Irene

Comisky, both of Republic; and Vernell Cox, Springfield; 11 grandchildren; 11 great
granchildren and nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday in Meadors Chapel,
Republic with the Rev. Roy Wade officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery.
Mooneyham, Jerry Leon 18 Sep 1940 - 17 Aug 2004 SN-L 19 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Willard & Reathel (Blades) Mooneyham]
Jerry Leon Mooneyham, 63, Billings, died Tuesday afternoon Aug. 17, 2004, in
Billings, of an apparent heart attack. He was born Sept. 18, 1940, in Republic, to Willard
and Reathel (Blades) Mooneyham. Jerry graduated from Republic High School and had
lived in the Billings area for the past 15 years. He was employed as a house siding
salesperson. His father and a sister, Charlotte Rippee, preceded him in death. He is
survived by two daughters, Lisa Thomas, St. Louis, and Christine Olson, Ozark; his
mother, Reathel Mooneyham, Billings; three brothers, Donnie Mooneyham, Sunrise
Beach, John Mooneyham, Springfield, and Ray Dean Mooneyham, Republic; three
sisters, Velma Mooneyham, Republic, Wilda Maggard, Walnut Grove, and Marilyn
Mitchell, Billings; four grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and other relatives and
friends. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2004, in Wade Chapel
Cemetery, Republic, with Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Mooneyham, Jesse 16 Apr 1933 - 18 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of ? & Maggie (?) Mooneyham; married Jean]
Services for Jesse Mooneyham, 45, Billings, were held Sunday in the Republic
First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Pursell officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel
Cemetery. Mr. Mooneyham died last Thursday in Kansas City Research Hospital after a
long illness. He was a member of Republic First Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Jean; a daughter, Mary of the home; a son, Glen Lee, Republic; his mother, Mrs.
Maggie Mooneyham, Yucaloa, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Cleo Gwalney, Yucalpa and Mrs.
Ruth Freelove, state of California; a brother, Robert, Republic; two half brothers, Burl,
Billings and Omer, Mount Vernon; a half sister, Mrs. Mina Butler, Republic.
Mooneyham. John A. 1887 - 30 Aug 1953 CCR 3 Sep 1953 p1
John A. Mooneyham, 66-year-old lifelong resident of Christian County, died at
his home, 2 1/2 miles southwest of Republic at 2:10 p.m. Sunday. Mr. Mooneyham is
survived by three brothers, J. M. and Ed. L., both of Republic and Charlie B. of Billings.
and three sisters, Mrs. Ada Miller and Mrs. Della Phillys, both of Tulsa and Mrs. Roy
Blades, Republic. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Republic Baptist
Church with the Rev. Russell Ward officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under
direction of Max Fossett of Republic.
Mooneyham, Willard L. 20 Jun 1917 - 19 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: married Reathel]
Willard L. Mooneyham, 72, of Billings, died at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 19 in his home
after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Mooneyham was a retired farmer and a
member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Reathel; four sons,

Jerry and Donnie, both of Billings, John, Springfield, and Ray Dean, Republic; four
daughters, Velma Mooneyham, Republic, Wilda Maggard, Walnut Grove, Marilyn
Mitchell, Billings and Charlotte Rippee, Springfield; two brothers, Clyde, Billings, and
Ellis, Republic; 16 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild; three
step-great-grandchildren; and six nephews. Services were Sunday in Meadors Chapel of
Republic with the Revs. Alfred Grant and Alfred Busby officiating. Burial was in Wise
Cemetery.
Mooneyham, William T. 1878 - 28 Jul 1947 CCR 7 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: married Sallie]
William T. Mooneyham, 68, died at his home on Route 2, Aurora, at 4 p.m.
Monday, July 28, following several weeks illness. Mr. Mooneyham had lived in
Lawrence county most of his life. Survivors are his wife, Sallie; three daughters, Mrs.
Mamie Wallace, Aurora, Mrs. Edna Blades, Republic, Miss Bertha Mooneyham of the
home; three sons, Ben of Republic, Clint of Springfield and Alfred of Neosho; four
brothers, Charles and John of Billings, Monroe and Ed of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Ada
Miller of Tulsa and Mrs. Lissie Blades of Billings; 15 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Marionville Baptist church at 2:30
Wednesday by Rev. Jim Curtis of Mt. Vernon. Burial was made in the Wade Chapel
cemetery near Republic under direction of Bradford-Burridge of Marionville.
Moore, Alice Elizabeth "Betty" 1916 - 22 Jun 2005 SN-L 24 Jun 2005
Alice E. "Betty" Moore, 88, Sparta, passed away Wednesday, June, 22, 2005.
Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, in St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin as celebrant. Visitation will be
from 6 to 7:30 p.m., prayer service from 7:30 to 8 p.m. today, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Springfield National Cemetery.
Moore, Alice Margaret 4 Nov 1874 - 28 Dec 1950 CCR 4 Jan 1951
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Sarah (Cunningham) Moore]
Miss Alice Margaret Moore was born on November 4, 1874 in north Missouri and
passed away at her home in Sparta, Mo., on December 28, 1950. She moved to Sparta
when a young girl and spent her lifetime in that community. Her parents, brothers and
sister preceded her in death. Her only survivors are several nieces and nephews living in
Oklahoma and near Springfield and Bois D’Arc, Missouri. She lived a devoted Christian
life and was loved by all her friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted
Friday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home by Rev. Webb with burial in the McHaffie
cemetery near Sparta.
Moore, Allen Micheal 7 Aug 1918 - 14 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Samuel Eli & Nellie Moore; married Zoe Gwendolyn Melton]
Allen Micheal Moore, age 80 of Highlandville, died Monday, June 14, 1999, in
his home. He was born August 7, 1918 in Ponce De Leon, Missouri. He was the son of
Samuel Eli and Nellie Moore. Allen served his country in the U.S. Army during World
War II. On October 10, 1942, he was united in marriage to Zoe Gwendolyn Melton.
Allen was a self employed brick mason and truck driver who enjoyed singing and playing

the harnlonica for local churches. He also had great fun trading horse and mules, for
which he made a name for himself, "Mule Man". He was a member of Craig Hollow
Church in Highlandville. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Merle Maples, Velvie
Maples, and Ava Roy; his parents; and his stepfather, Willie Jones. Survivors include: his
wife; seven children, Judy Carsten and her husband Jerry, Joyce Andrews and her
husband Ray, all of Nixa, Terry Moore and his wife Vickie of Wyandotte, Oklahoma,
Gary Moore and his wife Tina of Springfield, Janice Johnson and her husband Stan of
Nixa, Kathy Jo Moore and her husband Scott of Ozark, and Regina Thomas and her
husband Chris of El Dorado Springs; twelve grandchildren, Kevin and Jeff Carsten, Terri
Jo, Chad Moore and DeShera Winter, Travis and Ashley Andrews. Joshua and Christian
Thomas, Colton Allen Moore and Lexus Nicole, and Clayton Scott Moore; six greatgrandchildren, Cody and DaKota Carsten, Samantha, Caleb, and Jessey Moore and John
Henry. Funeral services were Friday, June 18, at 1 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Rev. Roy McElwee and Rev. Frank Bostic officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery.
Moore, Allie Lorene 19 May 1907 - 12 Nov 1998 CCH-N 2 Dec 1998
[Note: married William Moore]
Allie Lorene Moore, 91 of Ozark passed away Thursday evening November 12, at
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born on May 19, 1907 in Joshua, Texas, She
was preceded in death by both parents, husband William, son Ray, daughter Ruth
Harrison. She is survived by son-in-law Allen (wife Roberta) Harrison, Ozark; grandson
David (Jill) Harrison, Lewisville, Colorado; and great-grandson Sam Harrison,
Lewisville, Colorado. There were no local services. Graveside services were Wednesday,
November 18 at Lane Prairie Cemetery in Joshua, Texas with Rev. Allen Harrison
officiating. All services are under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to charitable organization of
donor's choice.
Moore, Amy Jane (Hanshy) 19 Aug 1862 - 8 Apr 1948 CCR 15 Apr 1948
[Note: married 1881 James W. Moore 6 Oct 1853 - 16 Jan 1932]
Amy Jan Handshy Moore, 85, was born in Hancock County, Ohio, Aug. 19, 1862,
and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben Roberts, April 8, 1948. At the age of 16
years she went to Cherokee county, Kans., with her parents. In 1991 she was married to
James W. Moore who preceded her Jan. 16, 1932. To this union were born seven
children: two having preceded her in death, two sons and three daughters survive her:
Charley Moore of Clever, Clark Moore of Cassville, Mrs. Sylvia Achgill of Cherryvale,
Kansas, Mrs. Merit Bolain of Bentonville, Ark., and Mrs. Ben Roberts of Spokane. She
moved to the Spokane community some 45 yeas ago and had lived there most of the time
since. Besides the children, she is survived by 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren
and one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Miss Sarah Handshy of Columbus, Kan., and
Mrs. Anna Ball of McCune, Kansas. She accepted Christ at an early age and was a
devoted Christian, a loving mother and a true friend. Funeral services were held at 2
o’clock Sunday in the Spokane Baptist church conducted by the pastor, Rev. Worth
Caughron, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery under direction of the Maples
Funeral Home of Clever.

Moore, Carrie (Long) 30 Jan 1881 - 27 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: married Charles G. Moore]
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Moore, 82, of Boaz, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Loyd Wilson
officiating. Burial will be in Jones Cemetery, south of Nixa. A resident of the Boaz
community for 79 years, she was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors
are her husband, Charles G.; a son, Lawrence J., Republic; two daughters, Mrs. Ermal
Chastain, Route 2, Republic and Mrs. Edra Williams, Kansas City, a brother, Lawrence
Long, Route 1, Billings; a sister, Mrs. May Landers, Los Angeles; seven grandchildren;
two great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Moore, Charles Franklin 19 Jan 1929 - 24 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Tombstone gives age as 38 - which must be correct as someone born in 1936
could not be in the military in 1946; married 3 Dec 1954 Clara Alice Anderson who
married second 31 Aug 1968 Louard Elbert “Buff” Lamb]
Charles F. Moore, 31, a lifelong resident of Highlandville, died at 5:50 a.m.
Friday in Veterans Administration Hospital in St. Louis where he had been a patient since
February. A member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, he was a veteran of the Korean
War in which he was wounded twice. He was in the Armed Forces form 1946 to 1952.
Surviving are two sons, Verlin and Van, both of Highlandville; his step-parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Clell Bilyeu, Route 1, Sparta; and a sister, Mrs. Imogene Glossip, Ponce de Leon.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark. The Rev. Wilbur
Blansit and the Rev. Gary Phipps officiated, Graveside military rites were at
Highlandville Cemetery.
Moore, Charles Jemsy 12 Apr 1882 - 5 Dec 1949 CCR 15 Dec 1949
[Note: married Emma Hall 2 Mar 1891 - 23 Jun 1963]
Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon in the Oldfield school for
Charles Jepsy Moore, 67. The Rev. J.M. Applegate officiated. Burial was in the Old
Boston cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick. Mr. Moore
died Monday, Dec. 6, at his home near Oldfield. He was born April 12, 1882, in Howell
County. He moved to Douglas County as a boy and later to Christian county where he
lived most of the rest of his life. He married Emma Hall of Keltner Jan. 24, 1909 and to
them eleven children were born. One daughter died in infancy. He leaves his wife,
Emma, of the home, five daughters, Mrs. Ritta Adams of Tooles, Utah; Mrs. Grace Hull
and Mrs. Francis Shipman of Oldfield; Mrs. Evelyn Nielson of Grand Rapids, Mich., and
Mrs. Dorcie Kimery of Reading, Calif.; five sons, Fred of Tooles, Utah, Robert of
Oldfield, Albert of Sparta, and Blan and Ershel, both of Reading, Calif.; four brothers,
Fred, John, Houston, and Tom; two sisters, Mrs. Sudie Pruitt and Mrs. Murttie Johnson;
one half brother, Laddy Cozby, and 13 grandchildren.
Moore, Cora Ethel (Applegate) 21 Apr 1898 - 6 Dec 1989 OH 14 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Joe Marion & Mary Frances (Green) Applegate; married
Thomas L. Moore 20 Jul 1898 - 22 Jul 1979]
Cora Ethel Moore, 91, Sparta, died Dec. 5 in Cox Medical Center South. She was
born April 21, 1898, to Joe and Mary Green Applegate. She was preceded in death by her

parents and a son, Bernie. Survivors include her daughters, Freida Workman, Seymour,
and Leora Gageby; Nashville, Tenn.; two sons, Steve of Minneapolis, Minn., and 'Doc' of
Yakima, Wash.; two sisters, Bessie Hays, Ozark and Media Chapman, Selah, Wash.;
seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Services were Friday in Harris Colonial
Chapel with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery,
Oldfield.
Moore, Dora E. (McConnell) 27 May 1895 - 6 Feb 1979 OH 22 Feb 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Wright & Mary Frances (McCafferty) McConnell; married 24
Dec 1914 Leslie W. Moore 31 Dec 1893 - 23 Jun 1977]
Mrs. Dora E. Moore, 83, Nixa, died at 11:30 a.m. Friday in Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. She was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors
include five sons, Jim and Roland, both of Springfield and Wilbern, bob and Paul, all of
Nixa; a brother, Seymour F. McConnell, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Keltner, Springfield
and 10 grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with Dwain
Stoops officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial Cemetery northwest of Nixa.
Moore, Dorothy (Farmer) 7 Dec 1906 - 2 Sep 1991 NN-E 5 Sep 1991
[Note: Daughter of Louis Newton & Grace Adelia (Monroe) Farmer; married James
Earnest Moore 6 Apr 1904 - 26 Jun 1965]
Dorothy Farmer Moore, 84, died Monday, Sept. 2, 1991, in Cox Medical Center
South. Born Dec. 7, 1906, in Kansas City, she was the daughter of Louis Newton Farmer
and Grace Adelia Monroe Farmer. Farmer was a resident of Ozark from an early age, a
graduate of Ozark High School and of Draughon Business College. During and after
World War II and the Korean Conflict, she headed the local chapter of the American Red
Cross. She was on the board of the Office of Price Administration during World War II.
Later she was employed by the Christian County Circuit Court and the Recorder's Office,
from which she retired after 25 years of service. Farmer was a committeewoman for the
Republican Party in Christian County and was a charter member of the Ozark Study
Club. She was a member of Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Louis L.
Moore, Daytona Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Nancy Summer, Springfield, and Judith
Walsworth, New Canaan, Conn.; two sisters, Roxcena Deeds and Dede Flood, both of
Ozark; three sisters-in-law, Vivian Farmer, West Plains, Jean Farmer, Houston, Texas,
and Mary Farmer, Nixa; and seven grandchildren, Ronald, James and Sarah Walsworth,
Shannon Moore, and Christopher, Geoffrey and Matthew Summer. She was preceded in
death by her husband, James Earnest Moore, in 1965, an infant daughter, Mayram, three
brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial followed in Ozark
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Church or the
American Red Cross.
Moore, Eaithy B. (King) 24 Feb 1913 – 6 Dec 1995
[Note: Daughter of Stuther & Celia (Everly) King; married Morris Ellis Moore ]
Eaithy B. Moore, age 82, of Ozark, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. 1995, in
Nixa Park Care Center. She was born Feb. 24, 1913, in Island, Kentucky, and was the
daughter of Stuther and Celia Everly King. She was a Baptist by faith. She was preceded

in death by her husband, Morris Ellis Moore in 1963; a son, James W. Moore in 1994;
her mother, Celia King in 1963; and her father, Stuther King, in 1918. She is survived by
four daughters, Maudie Marie Thomas. Evansville, Indiana, Martha L. Bilyeu, Barbara A.
Wydicks, and Cadelia Agnes Gray, all of Ozark; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and many friends and neighbors. Funeral services are
today at 1:00 p.m., in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Paul Swadley
officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Moore, Edna Mae (?) Bartholomew 25 Apr 1911 - 8 Jan 1990 OH 11 Jan 1990
Edna Mae Moore, 78, died Monday in her home, following a long illness. Born in
Saratoga, Wyo., she spent much of her life in the Nixa area. Survivors include: five
daughters, Bonnie Moore, of Nixa, Linda Mitchell, of Mansfield, Joann Allmon, of
Seymour, Donna Tindle, of Casper, Wyo., and Carol Kirkpatrick, of Springfield; two
sons, Edward Moore, of Cameron, and Charles Bartholomew, of Hutchinson, Wyo.; 21
grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 1
p.m. in Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation was
Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m, in Adams Funeral Chapel.
Moore, Elba F. 15 Feb 1894 - 15 Nov 1969 CCR 20 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: married Stella]
Elba F. Moore, 75, of Nixa, died at 5:40 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness. A retired farmer and stockman, Mr. Moore was a
lifelong resident of Christian and Greene counties. He was a deacon of the James River
Chapel Church of Christ.. Survivors include his wife, Stella; two sons, Guy E. Moore of
Nixa and Jack F. Moore of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Chilcutt, Mrs. Mary
E. Schmidt, and Mrs. Mildred G. Gibson, all of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Gertrude
Spencer, Springfield; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with Evangelist Bob White
officiating, Burial was in Patterson Cemetery.
Moore, Elsie S. (Roberts) 20 Jul 1905 - 24 Apr 1990
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah (Ince) Roberts; married 1926 Walter L. Moore]
Elsie S. Moore, 84, Springfield, died at 9 p.m. Tuesday in Heritage Manor
Nursing Home following a two year illness. Mrs. Moore was born on July 20, 1905, in
Ava, Mo., to John and Sarah Ince Roberts. She was a homemaker and had been a
resident of Springfield for most of her life. She is survived by her husband of 64 years,
Walter L.; a sister, Alma Miller, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by an infant daughter. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in AyreGoodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte with the Rev. Robert Roberts officiating.
Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. Friends may call after 11 a.m. today in the
funeral home. (Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 27 April 1990)
Moore, Emma (Hall) 2 Mar 1891 - 23 Jun 1963 CCR 27 Jun 1963
[Note: Daughter of John Monroe & Nancy Ann (Caudill) Hall; married Charley J.
Moore]

Mrs. Emma Moore, 72, died Sunday afternoon in Battlecreek Mich., where she
was staying with a son and daughter. She was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield
community until going to Battlecreek about five years ago. Survivors include five sons,
Fred and Robert, both of Salt Lake City, Albert, Battlecreek, Mich., Bland and Ershel,
both of Reading, Calif. and five daughters, Mrs. Rita Adams, Reading, Calif., Mrs. Grace
Hull, Selah, Wash., Mrs. Evelyn Vetts, Grand Rapids, Mich., Mrs. Frances Horn, Kansas
City, and Mrs. Dorsey Virgil, Reading Calif., also surviving are three brothers, Virgil and
Jim Hall, both of Ozark, and Lex, of Denver; four sisters, Mrs. Clarice Melton and Mrs.
Lillie Moore, both of Ozark, Mrs. Rosa Applegate and Mrs. Maggie Holt, both of
Oldfield, and 42 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. today in the Harris Chapel at Ozark. Burial was in the New Boston Cemetery near
Oldfield.
Moore, Emory G. 1912 - 10 May 1962
CCR 18 May 1962 p6
[Note: married Ruby]
Funeral services for Emory Moore, 49, Kansas City who died at 8 p.m.. Thursday
at Lakeside Hospital in Kansas City following a short illness, were at 3 p.m. Sunday at
the Eisenhour Church south of Spokane with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was
in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Moore, formerly of
Ponce de Leon, had lived at Kansas City for the past 11 years. He is survived by his wife,
Ruby, of the home in Kansas City; a son, Pvt. Bobby G. Moore, Fort Leonard Wood; and
three daughters, Mrs. Betty Jane Russell and Mrs. Carolyn Sirna, both of Kansas City and
Miss Glenda Moore of the home. Also surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Alzora Cloud, San
Diego, Calif,, Mrs. Leslie Henry, Greenfield, Mrs.. Annie Walker and Mrs. Jessie Sartin,
both of Ponce de Leon and Mrs. Jess White, Galena.
Moore, Ernest W. 2 Dec 1906 - 10 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: married Betty]
Ernest W. Moore, 81, of Sparta, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Prayer services for Mr: Moore were held Tuesday in the
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the St.
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Msgr. Philip Bucher and Rev. Edward
M. Eftink officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military honors
conducted by American Legion Post No. 676 and VFW Post No. 3404. A native of Cedar
Creek, Mr. Moore moved to the Sparta area in 1946 from Pontiac, Michigan. He was a
farmer and retired from Citizens Bank of Sparta in 1980, after 20 years. He was a veteran
of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy. His survivors include his wife, Betty, of the
home; three sons, William, Cookeville, Tennessee, Patrick, Sparta, and Daniel, Poplar
Bluff; two daughters, Mrs. Susan Porter, St. Louis, and Mrs. Catherine Phillips, Sparta;
12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Augusta Saad, Hot Springs,
Arkansas; and a brother, Glen, of Cassville.
Moore, Florence (Letsinger) 12 Oct 1927 - 10 Apr 1989 NE 20 Apr 1989
[Note: Daughter of ? & Rosa (?) Letsinger; married 28 Jan 1946 Delbert Moore]
Services for Florence Moore, 61, Nixa, were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April
13 in First Baptist Church, Nixa, under direction of Ragan-Thieme Funeral Home. Burial

was in Rivermonte Cemetery. Mrs. Moore died April 10 in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was born Oct. 12, 1927 in Mansfield. On Jan.
28, 1946 she was united in marriage to Delbert Moore. He survives. Other survivors
include three daughters, Marjorie Klick, St. Louis, Patti Reynolds, Spring field, and
Denise Hemphill, Kimberling City; five grandchildren;: her mother, Rosa Letsinger,
Mansfield; two sisters. Selma Dunnegan, Tulsa, Okla., and Rosalee Denney; Springfield;
and three brothers, Charles M. and Hershell Letsinger, Mans field, and Norman
Letsinger, Scottville, Mich. Memorial donations are suggested to the American Cancer
Society.
Moore, Forrest Eugene 18 Oct 1915 - 15 Aug 2005 SN-L 17 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Charles B. & Elizabeth Moore; married Thelma L.]
Forrest Eugene Moore was born October 18, 1915, in Higbee, Mo. He went to be
with the Lord on August 15, 2005. His parents, Charles B. and Elizabeth Moore, and his
wife, Thelma L. Moore, preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons and
daughters-in-law, David and Linda Moore, and Terry and Paula Moore, all of Nixa; one
daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Wally Filip, Hampstead, N.H.; seven grandchildren;
five great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Vera Lee Moore,
Dublin, Ohio. Gene worked for McDonnell Aircraft Company in St. Louis for 35 years,
retiring in 1977. He was active in the Sunday School work of several Missouri and New
Mexico Baptist churches in Ferguson, Wright City, Alamogordo, Jefferson City, and
Hopedale Baptist Church for more than 60 years. For the last eight years he volunteered
at the Baptist Home in Ozark. He helped the residents in many ways and they helped him
in just as many ways. He became a resident at the Baptist Home in Ozark in April 2005.
Gene was physically and spiritually strong. He loved to garden and always had a
vegetable garden until this year. He was ready to help and visit anyone in his church that
needed assistance. As a volunteer, he led an exercise group and the Sonshine Club at the
Baptist Home for eight years. Memories of Gene will always be associated with his living
faith. His love, devotion, and commitment to his Savior Jesus Christ were evident by his
service throughout his life and during his last few weeks. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The funeral service is 10 a.m. Thursday, August 18, in
Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. A special thanks
from the family to the Baptist Home in Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Baptist Home, P.O. Box 1040, Ozark, MO 65721.
Moore, Frances Jordan (Moore) Shipman Patterson 6 Feb 1923 - 18 Feb 1995 OH 19
Jan 1994
[Note : Son of Charles J. & Emma (Hall) Moore; married 30 Nov 1940 Ray Shipman;
married Henry Patterson
Frances Jordan Moore, 70, La Feria, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 18, 1994 at
Valley Baptist Medical Center. She was born to Charles and Emma Moore on Feb. 6,
1923 at Oldfield. She was an employee for an amusement park company. Her friends
knew her as a faithful, caring, God-living person. She came to La Feria 20 years ago from
Kansas City. Survivors include her husband, Henry Patterson, La Feria; one son, Joe
Shipman, Missouri; four daughters, Norma Sheets, Linda Raymer, Donna Burks, all of
Missouri; and Carolyn Tandy, Commerce, Tex.; two brothers, four sisters; fourteen

grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Jan. 19, at
Cox Funeral Chapel of La Feria, with Chaplain Tom Fleming officiating. Burial is in
Mount Carmel Cemetery in Wolfe City, Tex., and was under the direction of R.W.
Owens & Son Funeral Home.
Moore, Glenda Lucille (Thompson) 3 Aug 1925 - 29 Sept 2003 CCH-N 8 Oct 2003 &
SN-L 30 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Essie (Tyler) Thompson; married 30 Oct 1946 Paul A. Moore
16 Oct 1937 - 25 May 2002]
Glenda Lucille Moore, 78, Nixa, died Sept. 29, 2003. She was born Aug. 3, 1925,
in Pocahontas, Ark., the daughter of Joe and Essie (Tyler) Thompson. On Oct. 30, 1946,
she and Paul A. Moore were united in marriage. She was a member of Nixa Assembly of
God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Ruth Vollmar.
Survivors include her husband, Paul; three children, Terry Iles, Paula Baker and husband
Robert, and Leah Howard and husband Randall, all of Nixa; six grandchildren, Jason Iles,
Eric Iles, Robert Baker Jr., Kristen Baker, Kendall Howard and Michaela Howard; a
great-granddaughter, Camryn Iles; and half-brother, Eugene Thompson, of Arkansas.
Services were held at 10 a.m. Oct. 1 in Nixa Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Don
Blansit officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
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Moore, Henry Everett "Red" 2 Oct 1913 - 20 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: married Lela Faye 14 Oct 1916 - Dec 1998 ]
Henry Everett "Red" Moore, 74, of Springfield, died May 20 at 10:49 a.m. at Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Moore were held
Tuesday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Revs. Robert Smiley and Steve Eutsler
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Moore was an Army
veteran. He is survived by his wife, Lela Faye; two sons, Donald and Jerry, both of
Springfield; eight daughters, Nancy Moore, Linda Hearod, Patsy Hodges, Joyce
Letterman, Louella Arnold, Mary Hyden, and Betty Spurgon, all of Springfield, and
Karen Cowls, Rochester, Minnesota; a brother, Buster, Seymour; two sisters, Mary
Lesley, Billings, and Mildred Dalton. Ozark: 29 grandchildren; and 24 greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Moore, J. Ralph d 29 Feb 1968 CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: married Goldie]
J. Ralph Moore of Blue Eye was dead on arrival at Skaggs Hospital in Branson at
6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, after a brief illness. He had lived in Greene County his entire
life. before moving to Blue Eye about two weeks ago. A retired mechanic, he was a
member of the Christian Church. He is survived by his widow, Goldie; a son, J. Frank
Moore of Houston, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs. Jean Marie Moxey and Mrs. Jeresa Moxey
both of Springfield; one brother, Lesley W. Moore of Nixa; eight grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel
with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Moore, James 9 Nov 1909 - 5 Mar 1947 CCR 13 Mar 1947 p5

[Note: Son of W. A. & ? (?) Moore; married 3 Apr 1929 Faytha Mae Russell]
James Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Moore, was born Nov. 9, 1904, and
departed this life on March 5, 1947, at the age of 42 years. He was married to Fayatha
Russell on April 3, 1929, and to this union were born four children. He was converted in
early life and united with the Pleasant Grove Baptist church. Those who survive him are
his wife, Fayatha; four children, Ruth, Joe, Coleen, and Carol, all of the home; two
sisters, Mrs. Robert Little of Ponce de Leon, Mo., and Mrs. Ervie Henry of Montague,
Mo., other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Friday
in the Pleasant Grove Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Howard Blevins, with burial in
the Highlandville cemetery under the direction of Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Moore, James A. 1 Dec 1871 - 30 Nov 1950 CCR 7 Dec 1950
[Note: Son of Samuel & Virginia Moore; married 28 Nov 1897 Victoria Thomas]
James Aaron Moore, born at Highlandville December 1, 1871, died Thursday,
November 30, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Flora Jane Hanafin, near Union City. He
was the son of Samuel and Virginia Moore. At an early age Mr. Moore united with the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. In 1915 he moved his membership to the Pleasant View
Baptist Church where he remained a member until his death. On November 28, 1897 he
was united in marriage to Victoria Thomas and to this union one daughter, Flora Jane,
and one son, Mickie Thomas, were born. His wife preceded him in death on May 25,
1948 and the son at the age of three. Mr. Moore had been a resident of the Highlandville
Community all his life until 2 1/2 years ago when he moved to his daughter’s home.
Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Flora Jane Hanagin of Rt. 1, Billings; one brother,
Charles Moore of Highlandville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday at Pleasant View Baptist church with the Rev. R. W. Forbes
officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Moore, James Ernest 6 Apr 1904 - 26 Jun 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: married Dorothy Farmer 17 Dec 1906 - 2 Sep 1991]
J. Ernest Moore. 61, Ozark, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Moore was a native of Stone County and moved
here in 1923. He operated a general store in Ozark for several years and later open an
appliance store. He had been a member of the Chamber of Commerce for a number of
years. and also was a member of the Lions Club, First Christian Church and the Christian
County Welfare Board. He is survived by his wife. Dorothy; a son, Larry, St. Louis; two
daughters, Mrs. Nancy Jane Summer, Springfield, and Mrs. Judith Ann Walsworth,
Ridgewood, N. J.; two sisters, Mrs. Eula Short, Ozark and Mrs. Wilma Lippa, Dearborn,
Mich.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel
here. The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated, assisted by the Rec. C. B. Orahood. Burial was
in Ozark Cemetery.
Moore, James Henry1929 - 2 Oct 1959
CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
[Note: Son of James & ? (?) Moore; married Nadeen]
Funeral services for James Henry Moore, 30 of Battle Creek, Mich, who was
fatally injured Oct. 2 in a motorcycle accident on Highway W, southeast of Ozark were
held Sunday, Oct. 4 in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks

officiating. Burial was at Battle Creek. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nadeen Moore
and four children, Paula Irene, Pat Marie, Sandra Jean and Carlon Denese; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, Rt. 1, Ozark, two brothers and a sister.
Moore, James Ross Jul 1883 - 4 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
[Note: Son of John T. & Henrietta (Roberts) Moore; married Bertie]
Word has been received by Ozark friends of the death of James Ross Moore, 79,
on May 4, in Oklahoma City. He is well remembered here as the eldest son of the late
Circuit Judge John T. Moore and a brother of the late Circuit Judge Tom R. Moore. He
served 16 years as a court reporter during the tenure of his father on the circuit bench.
Born at Aurora, he spent his boyhood at Ozark and was a veteran of World War I. After
locating at Oklahoma City, he was employed 15 years at Tinker Air Force Base.
Surviving are his wife, Bertie, and one sister, Mrs. Thelma Crowe of Rogersville, several
nieces and other relatives. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery at Oklahoma City on May 7.
Moore, Jerry Ray 10 Aug 1944 - 26 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Kay & Martha (Kennemer) Moore; married 30 Dec 1962 Darlene Hale]
Jerry Ray Moore, 44, of Chestnutridge, formerly of Rogersville, died Dec. 26 at
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. after a short illness. Services for Mr.
Moore will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 29 in the Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial will be in Hope Well
Cemetery, Rogersville. Mr. Moore was horn Aug. 10, 1944 in Springfield to Kay and
Martha (Kennemer) Moore. Ho was married to Darlene Hale Dec. 30, 1962. He was
employed with Spring field Grocery as a truck driver, and was a member of the
Rogersville First Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Rogersville High School, the class
of 1962. Mr. Moore's survivors include his wife, Darlene, of the home; his father and
stepmother, Ray and Maxine Moore, Rogersville: three daughters, Cynthia Moore,
Highlandville, Deanna Smith, Lebanon, and Tanya Moore, Chestnutridge; his, motherand father-in-law, Oliver and Allene Hale, Ozark; five brothers-in-law, Jody, Leroy,
Melvin, Lloyd and Carl Hale; two sisters-in-law, Carolyn Johnson and Kathy Worley;
two stepsisters, Debra Highfill and Judy Letterman; and a grandson, Brandon Moore.
Moore, Joseph Leslie, Jr. 25 Jan 1939 - 18 Aug 1997 CCH-N 27 Aug 1997
[Note: Son of Joseph Leslie & Mary Jane (Woods) Moore]
Joseph Leslie Moore, Jr., 58, of Sparta, died Monday, Aug. 18 in his home. Joe, a
truck driver, was born to Joseph L. and Mary Jane Woods Moore on January 25, 1939 in
Pana, Ill. He is survived by: a daughter, Lana Jo Beveridge and her husband, Kirk, Pana,
Ill.; two sons, Jim Moore, Lewistown, Mo., and Jamison Moore, Carbondale, Ill.; two
sisters, Donna Rose Leighner and her husband, Keith, of Elma, Wa., and Peggy Sue Craft
and her husband, Herschel, of Atwood, Ill.; four grandchildren; and fiancee, Ellen Brown
of Sparta. Joe is preceded in death by his parents. No services are planned. Cremation
was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Moore, Kevin Lynn 12 Mar 1966 - 6 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: Son of Lindell & Judy (Cardwell) Moore; married Beth]

Funeral services for Kevin Lynn Moore, 32, Sparta, formerly of Forsyth will be
held Sunday, May 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Forsyth Whelchel Chapel with burial in Casey
Cemetery, with Rev. Elmer Davis officiating, under the direction of Forsyth Whelchel
Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday, May 9, 1998 2 to 6:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Mr. Moore the owner-operator of Z-K Systems computer program business died
Wednesday, May 6, at Cox South after a brief illness with complications of pancreas.
Kevin was a graduate of Sparta High School and had attended college in Arkansas, and
had served in the Marine Corps. Surviving are his wife, Beth Moore of the home and two
sons, Thomas Z. Moore, and Kelton L. Moore of the home in Sparta. Also surviving are
his father, Lindell Moore of Forsyth, his stepmother Linda Moore of Sparta, his mother
Judy Zobel of Forsyth; a brother Scott Moore, and a sister Crystal Moore both of Sparta,
a step-sister Tracy Cummings of Nixa, his maternal grandparents Norman and Lavada
Cardwell of Forsyth as well as uncles, aunts, cousins, and a host of friends.
Moore, Lillie M. (Wyatt) Emert 7 Jun 1903 - 29 Nov 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
[Note: Daughter of Allman & Lucy Wyatt; married ? Emert; married Walter A. Moore]
Lillie M. Moore, 87, Nixa, died at 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, 1990 in Skaggs
Community Hospital. She was born June 7, 1903 in Green Forrest, Ark. to Allman and
Lucy Wyatt. She was a member of the Calvary Bible Church. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Walter A. Moore, and a brother, Raymond Wyatt. She is survived by two
sons, Harvey Eugene Emert, Walnut Shade, and Louis Gerald Emert, Sacramento, Calif.;
three sisters, Virgie Wheeler, Wichita, Kan., Oma Love, Largo, Fla., and Frances
Sullentrip, Englewood, Calif.; a brother, Paul Wyatt, Green Forrest, Ark.; nine
grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery,
Springfield.
Moore, Louis 14 Jan 1910 - 10 Oct 1996 CCH-N 18 Oct 1996
[Note: Son of Charlie & Annie (Burchette) Moore; married 12 Jun 1928 Ida Belle]
Louis Moore, 86, Ozark, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 1996, in
Cox Medical Center South. Louis was born January 14, 1910, in Christian County, the
son of Charlie and Annie Burchette Moore. He was a farmer and a member of
Highlandville Baptist Church having been baptized in the early 30's. He was married to
Ida Belle Moore, June 12, 1928, in Christian County, who preceded him in death. He is
also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Geneva, two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include three sons, Joe, Springfield, Jerry and Dewy both of Nixa, three
daughters, Genetta Ford, Nixa, Claudetta Taylor, Highlandville, and Sharon Rysted,
Selmore, one sister Edith Overton, Salena, Calif., 24 grandchildren, 16 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 1996, in Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds.
Moore, Mary Ethel (Kirby) 1887 - 17 Aug 1951 CCR 23 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Chesterfield & ? (?) Kirby; married Tom R. Moore 27 Sep 1886 - 4
May 1959]
Mrs. Mary Ethel Moore, 64, wife of Circuit Judge Tom R. Moore of Ozark, died
Friday morning, Aug. 17, in a hospital at Ukiah, CA, following a short illness. Judge

Moore, his wife, and their oldest daughter, Mary, were on a vacation trip through the
West. They had driven to northeastern Oregon, where for two years in the early 1920’s
Judge Moore practiced law, and were on the return trip to Ozark when Mrs. Moore was
taken ill. Responding to the telegraphic message, their daughter, Mrs. Ruth Rykowski, a
former nurse who was spending the summer with her parents took a plane to be with her
mother; but Mrs. Moore died before she arrived. The Moore’s third daughter, Mrs.
Carolyn Gomes, although ill, came on to Ozark from her home in St. Louis to be with her
family when they arrived home. Born in Aldrich, Mo, northwest of Springfield, the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chesterfield Kirby, Mary Ethel Kirby attended public school in
Aldrich and a business college in Springfield and was working in a Springfield bank at
the time of her marriage to Tom Moore, a young Springfield attorney, in 1915. Their
Ozark neighbors pronounce their 36-year marriage one of the happiest of the
community’s examples of marital devotion. Mrs. Moore, though in delicate health much
of her later life, took an active part in community affairs as a member of the Presbyterian
Church, the Order of Eastern Star, and the Ladies Literary Club of Ozark. Survivors in
addition to her husband and three daughters include two half-sisters, Mrs. Sally Wright of
Springfield and Mrs. William Pyland of Meade, KS. Funeral services will be held this
Friday afternoon, Aug. 24, at 2:30 at Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Reg
Mapes, officiating. The Misses Nancy and Judy Moore, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. J. E.
Moore, will sing. Active and honorary pallbearers will be: Frances Wernet, Arva
Winfrey, D. C. Leonard, Joe Shipman, Ed Thompson, H. O. Wolfe, Herbert Taylor, and
Joe Crain. Burial will be made in the family plot in the Ozark cemetery.
Moore, Maude L. (Risley) 25 Nov 1920 - 28 Apr 2002 CCH-N 1 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Robert C. & Lisca (Osburn) Risley; married 26 Mar 1946 Robert R.
Moore died 1980]
Maude L. Moore, 81, Sparta, passed away April 28, 2002, in Primrose Place,
Springfield. Moore, a homemaker, was born Nov. 25, 1920, in Sparta, the daughter of the
late Robert C. and Lisca Osburn Risley. She was united in marriage to Robert R. Moore
on March 26, 1946, in Ava. He preceded her in death in 1980. She enjoyed quilting,
gardening and canning. She attended Oldfield Full Gospel Church. She was also preceded
in death by a daughter, Opal Hale, in 2001. She is survived by a daughter, Helen Gage,
Sparta; a son, Larry Moore and wife, Lynda, Marionville; seven grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; nieces; nephews; and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, May 1, in Oldfield Full Gospel Church with Pastor Benny DeWitt officiating
under the direction of Thieme Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Monger Cemetery,
Sparta.
Moore, Norma Jean (Goddard)
2 Jan 1931 - 3 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of B. Marl & Grace (Cope) Goddard; married William Andrew Moore,
Jr. 23 Oct 1924 – 3 Jun 1996]
Norma Jean Goddard Moore, 71, Rogersville, Mo. died at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday,
April 3, 2002 in Cox South Hospital. She was born January 2, 1931 in Springfield, Mo.
The daughter of B. Marl and Grace Cope Goddard. She had worked for Lily Tulip for 10
years followed by her employment with Mexican Villa restaurant where she was one of
their first employees. She later became caregiver to several of her ailing family members,

which spanned several years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marl and Grace
Goddard, Rogersville, Mo., her sister, Juanita Breedlove, Springfield, Mo., and her
husband of 48 years William Andrew Moore, Jr., who died in 1996. She is survived by
her two daughters, Andrea Jean Ummel, Rogersville, Mo., and Sherry Marlena Moore,
Springfield, Mo.; a son and daughter-in-law, William Terry and Paula Moore, Theriot,
La.; five grandchildren, Cindy Kay and husband Dean Johnson, Rogersville, Mo., Tracy
Dawn Archer, Springfield, Mo., William Andrew Moore III, James Lee Moore and Terry
Gene Moore, Theriot, La.; a great granddaughter, Haleigh Jean Johnson and a great
grandson, Shawn Christopher Archer. Her special niece Jody Turner and special great
nieces Julie Turner and Rhonda Barnhouse and her family. Her special cousins Howard
and Leonard Little. One nephew Larry Breedlove and his family as well as many other
family and friends. Norma was affectionately known as Mammy by her family and
friends. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Richwood
Cemetery near Ozark, Mo. under the direction of Greenlawn South Funeral Home.
Springfield News-Leader, April 7, 2002.
Moore, Paul M. 16 Oct 1937 - 25 May 2002
[Note: Son of Guy E. & Georgia M. Moore; married Esther M. Ferry]
Paul M. Moore, 64, Rogersville, Mo., passed away at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, May
25, 2002 in St. John's Regional Health Center. Mr. Moore retired from Paul Mueller
Company after 26 and a half years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and a
Christian husband and father. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his father, Guy E.
Moore; an infant son, Jeremy D. Moore; and four brothers, Guy J., Joe W., Gary L., and
Jerry D. Moore. Paul is survived by his mother, Georgia M. Moore of Springfield, Mo.;
his wife, Esther M. (Ferry) Moore of Rogersville, Mo.; three sons, Gregory P. Moore of
Bois D'Arc, Mo., Scott M. Moore of Lebanon, Mo., and Robert L. Moore of Billings,
Mo.; two daughters, Cheryl A. Gianino of Cassville, Mo., and Susanne M. Loveland of
Rogersville, Mo.; three sisters, Helena Clines of Republic, Mo., Yvonne Choate, and
Angie Bennett, both of Springfield, Mo.; four brothers, Dean, Dwight and Ralph Moore,
all of Springfield, Mo., and Tommy Moore of Tulsa, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 in
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Reverend Wayne Ferry officiating. Burial will
follow in Springhill Cemetery, Rogersville, Mo. Visitation will be from 7to 8 p.m. today
in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart
Association, 2446 E. Madrid, Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News-Leader, May 28,
2002.
Moore, Quentin Jerald 28 Oct 1948 - 19 Dec 2001 CCH-N 26 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Bryan & Argie (Hughey) Moore; married Carrie Jo Lena Buntin]
Quentin Jerald Moore, age 53, of Nixa, and formerly of Taney County, died Dec.
19, 2001, at his home. He was born on Oct. 28, 1948, in Kirbyville, the son of Bryan and
Argie Hughey Moore. He was a 1966 graduate of Branson High School and a 1974
graduate of the University of Missouri. Moore was a self-employed civil engineer.
Survivors include: His wife, Carrie Jo Lena Buntin Moore, of the home; four children,
Rick Moore of Rockaway Beach, Kristin Derrick of Nixa, Amber Wilson of Nixa and
Deidra Wilson of Branson, the mother of Rick and Kristin, Jo Ellen Ball Arcudia of

Springfield, one brother Orval Ray Moore of Rogersville, three sisters, Barbara Collins of
Fair Grove, Shirley Aubin of Kirbyville, and Genevieve Hensley of Branson; three
grandchildren, Jordan, Lane and Hannah; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryan and Angie Moore, one brother,
Clovis Moore. He loved life to the fullest everyday, was an avid Harley rider and a
wonderful father and grandfather. Funeral services were Dec. 22 at Greenlawn Funeral
Home in Branson with burial to be in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation
was Dec. 21. Memorials are suggested to an education trust fund for the grandchildren at
the Bank of Sparta.
Moore, Ralph W. 1911 - 8 Jun 1954 CCR 10 Jun 1954 p1
[Note: married Helen]
Ralph W. Moore, 43, operator of the Jeff Black Co., in Ozark, died at 1:20
Tuesday morning, June 8, in the Ozark Osteopathic Hospital following a long illness. Mr.
Moore is survived by his wife, Helen and one son. Funeral arrangements were under
direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewel E. Windle Funeral Home of Springfield.
Moore, Ramona D. (Barrett) 1 Dec 1929 - Sep 1975 OH 4 Dec 1975 p8
[Note: Daughter of Burl B. & Emma E. (?) Barrett; married William J. Moore]
BILLINGS - Graveside services for Mrs. Ramona Barrett Moore, 45, who was
born and raised here, were at 3 p.m. Monday at Rose Hill Cemetery. Earlier services for
Mrs. Moore, a Joplin resident since September were to be held at 11 a.m. Monday at
Parker Mortuary Chapel, Joplin. Mr. Moore died at 11 a.m. Sturdy in St. John’s Hospital,
Joplin where she had been a patient three days. A member of the First Baptist church in
Billings, Mrs. Moore had lived in Chicago before moving to Joplin. Survivors include her
husband, William J., two brothers, Charles Barrett, Webb City and Danny Barrett,
Wyandotte, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Marjorie Robinson, Webb City and Mrs. Very
Hoffman, Joplin; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Burl Barrett, Neosho, and a
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lutie Weatherman, Reeds Spring.
Moore, Robert L. 1917 - 30 Oct 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Elba F. & ? (?) Moore]
Robert L. Moore, 52, Nixa, died at 7 a.m. Thursday in a Nevada hospital. He was
a life-long resident of the Christian-Greene County area. Surviving are his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Elba F. Moore of the home; two brothers, Guy E. Moore of the home and Jack
S. Moore, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Opal M. Chilcutt, Mrs. Mary E. Schmidt, and
Mrs. Mildred G. Gibson, all of Springfield. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa. Evangelist B. M. Litton officiated. Burial was in Patterson
Cemetery.
Moore, Roger Lee, Sr. 1941 - 22 Jun 2005 SN-L 24 Jun 2005
Roger Lee Moore Sr., age 63, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2005.
A visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. He will be interred at a later date beside his wife in Augusta, Kansas.
Moore, Rosa L. (Hood) 18 Apr 1879 - 3 Sep 1951 CCR 6 Sep 1951

[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Rachael (Graves) Hood; married Lewis L. Moore 17
Apr 1875 - 17 Jul 1936]
Rosa L. Moore was born April 16, 1879 near Crane, Stone county, Mo, and
departed this life at the home in Ozark, Monday September 3, after a long illness. She
was united in marriage to Lewis L Moore at Galena, MO July 25, 1900. To this union
were born four children, one daughter having died in infancy. Her husband preceded her
in death fifteen years ago. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Eula Short of Ozark, and
Mrs. Wilma Lipa, Detroit, MI; one son J. E. Moore of Ozark; four grandchildren and one
great-grandchild. She was a life-long member of the Christian Church. Funeral services
were conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home by the Rev. W. O.
Beard. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Moore, Stephen Wesley Jun 1947 - Jun 1947 CCR 19 Jun 1947 p4
[Note: Son of Vernon T. & Ethel (Hartley) Moore]
Graveside services for Stephen Wesley Moore, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon
T. Moore of Eldorado Springs, Mo., were held Saturday, June 14, at Eldorado Springs.
Mrs. Moore is the former Ethel Hartley of Ozark. Those attending the services from
Ozark were Mr. and Mrs. R.R. Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Hartley, Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Hartley, Paul and John Collins Hartley.
Moore, Thelma Lois (Ruediger) 11 May 1915 - 13 Mar 1998
CCH-N 16 Mar 1998
[Note: Daughter of Dr. E.H. & Clara Ruediger; married 4 Sep 1937 Forrest Eugene
“Gene” Moore]
Thelma Lois Moore, age 82, of Ozark, died on March 13, 1998, at the Baptist
Home in Ozark. Thelma was born May 11, 1915, the daughter of Dr. E.H. and Clara
Ruediger, Webster Groves. Following a brief move to Arizona, the German-speaking
Ruediger family moved to Moberly, where Dr. Ruediger established a business and provided chiropractic care. Upon graduation from Moberly High School, Thelma entered
Moberly Junior College but soon left to begin working at Orscheln Company. Thelma is
survived by her husband Forrest Eugene Moore, Nixa. She and "Gene" were married
September 4, 1937, at ceremonies in Moberly but soon thereafter moved to Jefferson City
and eventually Thelma took up residence at The Baptist Home, Ozark. Married for 61
years, they were blessed in time with two sons, Dr. David Moore, Anderson, Indiana, and
Terry Moore, Nixa, and a daughter, Janet Filip, Hapstead, New Hampshire. These
children have blessed Thelma and Gene with seven grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. During Thelma's life, she worked for many organizations, but perhaps was
most pleased with the opportunity to represent senior citizens as a two term member of
Missouri's Silver Haired Legislature. Thelma's spiritual faith was manifest by her efforts
supporting the various Baptist Churches to which she belonged. Visitation was Tuesday,
March 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Baptist Home Chapel, Ozark. Funeral services were
Wednesday March 18, at 10:00 a.m. at Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark, with Rev. Terry
Kendrick officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. The Moore's desire memorials be made to The Baptist Home, Ozark.
Moore, Thomas Lee 20 Jul 1898 - 22 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: married 17 Dec 1915 Cora Ethel Applegate 12 Apr 1898 - 5 Dec 1989]

Services for Thomas Lee Moore, 81, Ozark were held Wednesday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating, Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery,
east of Oldfield. Mr. Moore died at 4:40 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center after a long illness. Mr. Moore, a retires farmer, had been a longtime Oldfield
resident. He was a member of Mount Olive Baptist Church. He lived in the Christian
County Nursing Home for the past four years. Survivors include his wife, Cora of the
Sparta Senior Citizens Housing; two sons, Thetis, New Brighton, Minn; and Winson,
Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Freeda Workman Seymour, and Mrs. Leora Tagg,
Fordland; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Moore, Tom R. 27 Sep 1886 - 4 May 1959 CCR 7 May 1959 p1
[Note: Son of John T. & Henrietta (Roberts) Moore; married Mary Ethel Kirby 1887 - 17
Aug 1951; married Nov 1952 Maude (?) Rhodes]
Death Claims Retired Judge
Tom R. Moore of Ozark, 72-year-old retired Circuit Judge, died about 8 o’clock
Monday morning at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, shortly after being rushed there with
a recurrent coronary condition from which he had suffered since being struck by a bicycle
on an Ozark sidewalk January 22. A native of Marionville, Mo., he was educated at
Marionville College and the University of Missouri, being graduated from the latter in
1909 with a L.L.B. degree. He was assistant Prosecuting Attorney of Greene County
from March 1910 through 1912 and Prosecuting Attorney of Christian County in 19271928. He was elected judge of the 31st judicial circuit in 1940 and was reelected without
opposition in 1946. He retired from the bench on January 1, 1953. His first wife, Mrs.
Ethel Kirby Moore, died in August 1951. They were the parents of three daughters. In
November 1952, he was married to Mrs. Maude Rhodes, Director of the Christian County
Welfare Office, who survives. Other survivors include the three daughters, Mrs. Mary
Ellis of St. Louis, Mrs. Caroline Gomes of F. Worth, Texas and Mrs. Ruth Rykowski of
Springfield; one brother, Ross Moore of Oklahoma City; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Crowe
of Rogersville; and two grandchildren, Adele Sue and Tommy Rykowski. Funeral
services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with
Rev. Charles Bushnell, pastor of the Yoachum Memorial Presbyterian Church at Ozark,
of which the deceased was a member, officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Judge
Moore was also a member of Friend Lodge, A. F. & A. M., the Order of Eastern Star and
the Ozark Lions Club.
Moore, Vernon 15 Jan 1960 - 4 Mar 1994 NN-E 9 Mar 1994
[Note: Son of Charles & Clara (Anderson) Moore; married 19 Sep 1992 Teresa Suzanne
Davis]
Vernon Moore, 34, Chestnutridge, died Friday, March 4, 1994, in Cox Medical
Center, South, of a brain aneurysm. He was born Jan. 15, 1960, and was the son of
Charles Moore and Clara Anderson Moore Hickman. His father preceded him in death in
1968. Vernon was a 1978 graduate of Spokane High School. On Sept. 19, 1992, he and
Teresa Suzanne Davis were united in marriage. Survivors include his wife, Teresa; his
mother and stepfather, Clara and Ken Hickman, Highlandville; a brother, Van Moore,
Highlandville; grandmothers, Alice Anderson, Lincoln, Kan., and Bessie Craig,
Springfield; three stepsisters, Shelly Deckard, Springfield, Kenna Hickman, Nixa, and

Tina Scott, Golden; his wife's parents, Wilford and Vivian Davis, Highlandville; other
relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.
Moore, Vernon T. 13 Nov 1899 - 28 Apr 1972 CCR 6 May 1972 p5
[Note: married Ethel Hartley]
Funeral services for Vernon T. Moore, 72, Ozark, were at 10:00 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel here, with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Graveside services were at
4:30 p.m. in Mt. Vernon Cemetery near Walker. Mr. Moore died at 11:18 p.m. Friday in
Christian County Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for three years. He moved
to Ozark three and a half years ago from Seligman, A former employee of Boeing
Aircraft, he lived in Wichita, Kan, for 15 years before coming to Missouri. He was a navy
veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ethel Hartley Moore; a sister, Mrs.
Vivian Helm, Claremore, Okla.; a brother, Byron P. Moore, Prague, Okla.
Moore, Vernon W. 14 Jun 1915 - 31 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married Alvena Mae]
Vernon W. Moore, 73, of Springfield, died at 5:30 am Sunday at Cox Medical
Center North after a short illness. Memorial services for Mr. Moore were held Tuesday at
First and Calvary Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Dr. Jack Hart officiating. The body
was cremated under the direction of Greenlawn Crematory. Mr. Moore was a retired selfemployed salesman and a World War II Navy veteran. He is survived by Alvena Mae
Moore, Nixa; a daughter, Shelia Wofford, Springfield; a son, Michael Moore, Nixa; a
brother, Ted, Kokomo, IN; two grandchildren, Jennifer Elaine Wofford, Springfield and
Sally Ann Moore, Nixa.
Moore, Victoria (Thomas) 15 May 1882 - 25 May 1948 CCR 3 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of ? & Manerva J. (Maples) Thomas; married James M. Moore 1 Dec
1871 - 30 Nov 1950]
Mrs. Victoria Moore, 66, of Highlandville, passed away Tuesday morning, May
25, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flora Hanafin of Billings, route 1, after a lingering
illness. She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist church. Surviving are her
husband, J.A. Moore, the daughter, Mrs. Hanafin; one brother, Claud Thomas of
Highlandville. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Pleasant View
Baptist Church by Rev. Onis Greenway of Marionville. Burial was in the Flood cemetery
under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Moore, William Andrew, Jr. 23 Oct 1924 – 3 Jun 1996 CCH-N 8 Jun 1996
[Note: Son of William Andrew & Lou Olive (Mills) Moore; married 1 Mar 1947 Norma
Jean Goddard 2 Jan 1931 - 3 Apr 2002]
William A. Moore, Jr., of Rogersville, died Monday, June 3, 1996 at 12:37 p.m.
in his home. He was born October 23, 1924 in Everton and was the son of William A.
and Lou Olive (Mills) Moore. He served his country during World War II and in the
Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. He was in Tokyo Harbor during the signing of the
Japanese Surrender. On March l, 1947 he was united in marriage to Norma Jean

Goddard. Mr. Moore retired as an installer for Western Electric after thirty-nine years. He
was a member of Communication Workers of America, Union Local #6390, and
Telephone Pioneers of America. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Don Moore. Survivors include: his wife, Norma; three children, Andrea Ummel,
Rogersville, William Terry Moore and his wife, Paula, Theriot, Louisiana, and Sherry
Marlena Moore, Springfield; a sister, Colleen Dunn and her husband, Joe, Springfield; a
sister-in-law, Bessie Moore, Springfield; five grandchildren, Cynthia Johnson and her
husband, Dean, Tracy Archer, and her husband, James, William A. Moore, III, James Lee
Moore, and Terry Gene Moore; a great-grandchild, Haleigh Jean Johnson; an aunt of the
home, Ada Whitworth; nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services were Thursday
June 6 in Richwood Cemetery, west of Ozark, with military honors provided by VFW
Ritual Team, Post 7628, Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Moore, William Wilton 6 Oct 1925 - 13 Jan 2006 SN-L 14 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of William & Nancy Moore; married Oma Kate Hull]
William Wilton Moore was born October 26, 1925, in Kentucky, and passed away
Friday, January 13, 2006. Mr. Moore was a member of the U.S. Navy. He was employed
as a welder. He is survived by his wife, Oma Kate (Hull) Moore. He was preceded in
death by his parents, William and Nancy Moore. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, January 16 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will be in Bruner Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from
noon until 7 p.m. on Sunday for viewing.
Mootz, Calvin 1954 - Jun 1968
CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Bud & ? (?) Mootz]
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Gimlin received word Sunday morning of the tragic death
by drowning of Calvin Mootz, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Mootz of Des
Moines, Iowa, former residents of Ozark. Mrs. Mootz is a cousin of Mrs. Gimlin. Calvin
made his home for several months, seven years ago, with Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Allen.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Catholic Church in Berryville, Ark. with
burial at Blue Eye. Mrs. Everett Collins of Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. John Gimlin and
son, Anthony, and Bobby Perkins attended the funeral.
Morelock, Lester Irvin 1933 - 16 May 1947 CCR 22 May 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Ernest & ? (Slavens) Morelock]
Lester Irvin Morelock, 13, a seventh grade student in the Billings school, passed
away in a Springfield hospital Friday, May 16, after a 10-week illness. He is survived by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Morelock; three brothers, Dennis Lee, Boyd Eldon and
Arnold Lee, all of the home; two sisters, Carolyn and Coral, of the home; his
grandparents, Mrs. Myrtle Slavens and Mr. and Mrs. Will Morelock, all of Springfield.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Herman H. Lohmeyer chapel with
burial in Maple Park cemetery in Springfield.
Morgan, Albert "Jack" 3 May 1911 - 30 Mar 1995 CCH-N 5 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of W. P. & Alice (Horton) Morgan; married 4 Dec 1977 Jessie Nelson]

Albert "Jack" Morgan, 83, Ozark, died Thursday, March 30, 1995, in his home.
He was born May 3, 1911, in Waynesboro, Tenn., the son of W. P. and Alice Horton
Morgan. He was united in marriage to Jessie Nelson Dec. 4, 1977 in Ozark. He was a
retired salesman and a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. He was preceded in death
by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; a
stepson, Bob Greenly, and his wife, Velma, Hot Springs, Ark,; a stepdaughter, Paula
Honeycutt, Blue Springs; three step grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Howard Morgan, Ozark, and Allen Morgan, Madera, Calif.; one sister,
Florence Robison, Samaria, Mich.; several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday
in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Martin Sifford and
Rev. Mac McCully officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice on Southwest Missouri or to the Selmore Baptist Church.
Morgan, Dale R. 22 Feb 1910 - 3 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: married Martha Louise Rowe 6 Apr 1912 - 28 Jan 1991]
Dale R. Morgan, 67 of 1054 South Stewart died at 1 a.m. Thurs in the Missouri
State Chest Hospital at Mt. Vernon. A native of Fordland, he moved to Springfield in
1936, moved to California in 1957 and returned to Springfield in 1972. He was a retired
building contract and was a charter member of Schweitzer United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Louise; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Putman, Springfield, Mrs.
Barbara Dillahunty, Uvalde, Tex, and Mrs. Linda McBee, Maryville; three brothers,
Clyde, Tulsa, Gene, Albany, Calif. and John, Rosemead, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Alene
Kirkland, Fordland and Mrs. Emma Menard, Belleville, Ill. and seven grandchildren.
Arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Morgan, Floyd Arnold “Dinger” 30 Jun 1926 - 22 Jan 1997 CCH-N 25 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of George F. & Leona (Clevenger) Morgan; married Shirley]
Floyd Arnold (Dinger) Morgan, 70, Chadwick, died Wednesday, January 22,
1997, in his home. He was born June 30, 1926, in Chadwick where he continued to live
throughout his life. He was the son of George F. and Leona (Clevenger) Morgan, who
preceded him in death. Mr. Morgan was a U.S. Army veteran, and a member of Forsyth
VFW. Post 5168. He was a retired box factory employee. Survivors include: his wife,
Shirley; eight brothers and sisters, Ralph Morgan, Chadwick, Anna Fletcher, Wichita,
Kansas, Nancy Beshirs, Chadwick, Marie Winans, Jasper, Mary E. Mapes, Ft. Worth,
Texas, Johnny Morgan, Sparta, Martha L. Jessup, Chadwick, Don Morgan, state of
Washington; and a stepson, Don Terrill, Republic. A graveside funeral service was held
Friday, January 24, 1997, at Swan Baker Cemetery, Chadwick, under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Rev. Elvin Winans officiated and military honors were
provided by Forsyth V.F W. Post 5168.
Morgan, George F. 1894 - 21 Jul 1970 CCR 23 Jul 1970 p5
[Note: Son of John F. & Mary Morgan]
George F. Morgan, 75, lifelong resident of Christian and Taney Counties, died at
1 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, following a short illness. Mr. Morgan was a World
War I veteran and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Leona of
the home at Forsyth; four sons, Ralph and Floyd, both of Forsyth, Johnny of Sparta and

Donald of Everett, Washington; five daughters, Mrs. Anna Mae Fletcher, Mrs. Nancy
Breshears, and Mrs. Martha Jessup, all of Wichita, Kan.. Mrs. Marie Winans of Jasper,
and Mrs. Mary Effie Mapes of Springfield; four brothers, Jim of Taneyville, Arthur and
Ernest, both of Sunnyside, Calif., and Chester of Yakima, Wash.; four sisters, Mrs. Tisha
Cook of Moberly, Mrs. Dicey Garrison of Zillah, Wash., Mrs. Pearl Cook of Fort Bragg,
Calif. and Mrs. Myrtle Clark of Chadwick; 16 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Swan Church, with the Rev.
Charles Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Swan Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Morgan, Jessie (Nelson) Ellingsworth 30 Mar 1916 - 12 Jul 2006 SN-L 13 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of James & Mattie (Bray) Nelson; married Paul Ellingsworth; married
Jack Morgan]
Jessie (Nelson) Ellingsworth Morgan, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday,
July 12, 2006. She was born March 30, 1916, in Sparta, the daughter of James and Mattie
(Bray) Nelson. Mrs. Morgan was a 65 year member of Selmore Baptist Church. As a
homemaker she loved her family and enjoyed her garden and quilting. Survivors include
her daughter, Paula Honeycutt, Blue Springs; two grandchildren, Wynell Honeycutt, Blue
Springs, and Wyndell Honeycutt and Terry Sause, Lone Jack; two great-grandsons, Joey
McMahon and Thomas French, both of Blue Springs; her twin sister, Clessie Oswald,
Springfield; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul
Ellingsworth; her second husband, Jack Morgan; four brothers, Clyde, Clell, Cecil and
Claude; four sisters, Vesta, Ada, Pearl and May; and her parents. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Friday, July 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Josh Hall and
Pastor Max Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 1 p.m. Friday until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to
Selmore Baptist Church or Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
Morgan, John William 15 Oct 1963 - 24 Nov 1963 CCR 28 Nov 1963
[Note: Son of John William & ? (Hull) Morgan]
John William Morgan, month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Morgan, Sr., of
Wichita, Kan., died Sunday in Wesley Hospital in Wichita. The infant had been ill since
birth. Surviving in addition to the parents, formerly of Sparta, are the paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Morgan, Forsyth; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alva Hull, Sparta; and the maternal great-grandfather, Charley Hull, Bruner.
Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Morgan, Leona (Clevenger) 12 Sep 1905-30 Apr 1993 OH 5 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of William & Effie Clevenger; married George F. Morgan]
Leona Morgan, 87, Ozark, died Friday, April 30, 1993 at Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Sept. 12, 1905 in Bluff, the daughter of William and Effie
Clevenger. Throughout her life she lived in the Chadwick area and was a member of the
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Morgan, in 1970, a
brother, Walter Lee Sims, and a sister, Lula McGrath. Survivors include nine children,
Ralph Morgan, Chadwick, Anna Fletcher, Wichita, Kan., Floyd Morgan, Chadwick,

Nancy Beshirs, Chadwick, Marie Winans, Jasper, Mary Mapes, Ft. Worth, Texas, Johnny
Morgan, Sparta, Donald Morgan, Snohomish, Wash., and Martha Jessup, Carthage; a
brother, Alfred Clevenger, Springfield; 20 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and 11
great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, May 3 in Swan Church with the
Rev. Dennis Walker officiating. Burial was in Swan Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Morgan, Martha Louise (Rowe) 6 Apr 1912 - 28 Jan 1991 NN-E 13 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of Clayton & Ula (Johnson) Rowe; married 15 Apr 1933 Dale R.
Morgan]
Martha Louise Morgan, a descendant of Webster County settlers, was born April
6, 1912, in Lincoln, Ark. to Clayton and Ula Rowe. She died Jan. 28, 1992 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She lived most of her life in the Springfield area, marrying Dale R.
Morgan on April 15, 1933. She was a charter member of Schweitzer United Methodist
Church and remained active in her circle. Survivors include a sister, Freida Sweet, Ozark;
three daughters, Anna Putnam, Springfield; Barbara Dillahunty, Uvalde, Texas and Linda
McBee, Rogersville; seven grandchildren, Cindy Leger, Brenda McBee Perez and Elaine
Putman of Springfield, Byron Putman, Walnut Shade, Dee Ann and Jeff Dillahunty, San
Antonio, Texas and Stephe McBee, Sioux Falls, S. D. and three great grandchildren. A
son, Charles, died at 19. Services were held at Schwitzer Methodist Church with burial in
White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
AND
Morgan, Martha Louise (Rowe) 6 Apr 1912 - 28 Jan 1992 NNE 20 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of Clayton and Ula (Johnson) Rowe; married 15 Apr 1933 Dale R.
Morgan]
Martha "Louise" Morgan, a descendent of Webster County settlers, was born
April 6, 1912 in Lincoln, Ark, to Clayton and Ula Rowe. She died Jan. 28, 1992 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She lived most of her life in the Springfield area, marrying Dale R.
Morgan on April 15, 1933. She was a charter member of Schweitzer United Methodist
Church and remained active in her circle. Survivors include a sister, Freida Sweet, Ozark;
three daughters, Anna Putman, Springfield, Barbara Dillahunty, Uvalde, Texas, and
Linda McBee, Rogersville; seven grandchildren, Cindy Leger, Brenda McBee Perez and
Elaine Putman of Springfield, Byron Putman, Walnut Shade, Dee Ann and Jeff
Dillahunty, San Antonio, Texas, and Stephe McBee, Sioux Falls, S.D.; and three greatgrandchildren. A son, Charles, died at 19. Services were held at Schweitzer Methodist
Church with burial in White Chapel Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the church or
to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Morgan, Minnie M. 1878 - 9 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
Services for Mrs. Minnie M. Morgan, 82 of Billings, who died at 9 a.m. Sunday at
Mercy Hospital were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings with the
Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. John E. Kirby of Harlingen, Texas and Mrs. George Napper of Route 1,
Billings; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Morgan, Nelson M., Rev. 11 Apr 1912 - 8 May 1999 CCH-N 2 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Irvin & Annie Morgan]
Reverend Nelson M. Morgan, age 87, passed away in Nixa, Missouri on May 8,
1999. He was born in Wayne County Missouri on April 11, 1912 to Irvin and Annie
Morgan. A graduate of Southeast Missouri State College in Cape Girardeau and Perkins
School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, he served as a
Methodist pastor for fifty years. he served churches in Texas and Missouri including
Garden City, Mountain Grove, Marshfield, Lamar, and Mt. Pisgah in Springfield. he was
active in the local Rotary Clubs and in the Springfield Coin Club. He was an avid
gardener and pursued his hobby long after his retirement from the ministry. he researched
and wrote two books, one on family history and the other on community history in
Wayne County. He is survived by two sons; John R. Morgan and his wife Cees of
Loveland, CO and James N. Morgan and his wife Teresa of Flagstaff AZ; four
grandchildren, Laura, Annalisa, and Adam Morgan, and Angelee Johnson; a brother,
Edison Morgan of Kansas City; a sister Betty Hem and her husband John of Fair Grove;
numerous nieces and nephews; and a special family with whom he had made his home
the past several years, Reggie and Dane Wallace and their children. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a sister Madeline; and a brother Wayne. Funeral services were held
at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa on Friday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Burial was
at 4 p.m. on Friday in the Cool Springs/Cattron Cemetery in Wayne County, Missouri.
Visitation was from 7- 8 p.m. on Thursday May 13 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa and
beginning at 9 a.m. prior to the service on Friday in the church. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Morgan, Ralph Franklin 11 Jul 1922 - 3 May 2000 CCH-N 10 May 2000
[Note: Son of George & Leona (Clevenger) Morgan; married 20 Apr 1959 Rose Adelia
Keynon]
Ralph Franklin Morgan, 77, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2000 at 8:20 am in
his home. He was born on July 11, 1922 in Christian County, the son of George and
Leona Clevenger Morgan. He served in the United States Army in 1945. On, April 20;
1959 he was united in marriage to Rosa Adelia Keynon in Harrison, Arkansas. He
enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is proceeded in death by his parents, and a brother Floyd
Morgan. He is survived by his wife Rosa, of the home, five sisters Anna Fletcher,
Wichita, Kansas, Marie Winans, Jasper, Missouri, Mary Mapes, State of Texas, Nancy
Beshirs, Forsyth, Missouri, Martha Jessups. Forsyth, Missouri, two brothers Johnny
Morgan, Sparta, Missouri, and Donald Morgan, State of Washington, brother-in-law Alva
Keynon, Forsyth, Missouri. And many neices and nephews. Funeral Services were held
Sunday May 7, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Harris Funeral Home Ozark, with burial at Swan
Cemetery. Visitation were from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Saturday May 6, 2000 at the Funeral
Home.
Morgan, Richard, Dr.
8 Nov 1863 - 14 Jan 1953
CCR 22 Jan 1953 p4
Richard Morgan, a retired dentist and pharmacist. died January 14 at the home of
a daughter near Billings where he had resided for the past two years. Dr. Morgan was
born November 8, 1863 in Gallia County, Ohio. When he was four years old his family
moved to Dawn, Livingston County, Missouri where he spent his childhood and early

youth. He was graduated from the Avalon Academy at the age of seventeen and, after
three years as a rural teacher, entered the School of Dentistry at the University of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was graduated in 1890. He practiced dentistry for
thirty years at Everton and Fair Play and was engaged in the drug business at Chilhowee
and Blackwater, Missouri for twenty-seven years until illness forced his retirement at the
age of eighty-seven. He was a member of the Chilhowee Lodge No. 487, A. F. and A.
M.. He was married in 1900 at Everton to Miss Minnie Myers who survives him. Other
immediate survivors are two daughters, Mrs. George Napper of Billings and Mrs. John E.
Kirby of Harlington, Texas; one sister, Dr. Lallah Morgan of Providence, R. I.; seven
grandchildren and two great grandsons. Funeral services were held January 16 at the
Harris Funeral Home in Billings with Reverend D. S. Frazier officiating. Interment was
in Rose Hill Cemetery by Solomon Lodge No. 379. Active pallbearers were Dick
Watkinson, Cecil Land, Jim Williams, John Wampler, Henry Garbee and Ben Gado.
Honorary pallbearers included Henry Verfurth, Ted Verfurth, Joe Griesemer, Albert
Vermule, Herman Schatz, Vernon Leitensdorfer, Jack Gray and C. A. Neyer.
Moriset, Elsie 1905 - 28 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
Elsie Moriset, 82, of Springfield, died Monday at her home. Graveside services
for Mrs. Moriset were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Galloway Cemetery, with the Rev.
Wilber C. Denney officiating. Burial was under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf
University Chapel. A lifelong resident of Greene County, Mrs. Moriset was a member of
Galloway Methodist Church. She was a licensed practical nurse at O'Reilly Hospital
during World War II, and was with Armour and Company for several years. Her
survivors include a daughter, Betty Jean Short, Springfield; a granddaughter, Janice, and
her husband, Paul Criger, Rogersville; two great-grandsons, Jeffrey Criger, Joplin, and
Michael Criger, Rogersville; two sisters, Lottie Gulley, Kansas City, and Sarah Warner,
Springfield; and nieces and nephews, Catherine Dunbar, Denver, Colorado, Bill Gulley,
Independence, Fredia Delgado, Kansas City, Beverly Goodwin, Springfield, Don Warner,
Kansas City, and Ricky Warner, Republic.
Morisset, Clyde 1906 - 23 Mar 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James & Jennie Morisset; married 1926 Alma Allen]
Clyde Morisset, 62, a native of Ozark, died March 23 at Kaiser Foundation
Hospital, Fontana, Calif. A millwright of Kaiser Steel Co., Mr. Morisset had lived in
Ontario, Calif., 25 years and was a member of Ontario Community Baptist Church and
Ontario Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Alma Morisset; two sons, Liet.
Herbert Morisset, U. S. Navy, Chula Vista, Calif. and Richard W. Morriset, Ontario; a
sister, Mrs. Allie Boles, Ontario, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held
March 26 in Ontario and entombment was in Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario.
Morisset, Dora E. (Harvill) 14 Jan 1881 - 10 Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of J. Daniel & Martha A. Harvill; married Harrison F. Morisset 19 Oct
1877 - 18 Jan 1939]
Mrs. Dora E. Morisset, 86, died at Mansfield Hospital, at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday after
a long illness. Mrs. Morisset had lived in Ava at her home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel
Barnes, since moving from Ozark 12 years ago. She was a charter member of the

Assemblies of God Church at Ozark. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Barnes, include
another daughter, Mrs. Mabel Craig, Hayward, Calif; one son, Glenn, Valley Center,
Kan.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava, with burial
in the Ozark Cemetery.
Morisset, Randy Lynn 27 Jan 1960 - 14 Sep 1989 NN-E 21 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Richard & Juanita (Layne) Morisset]
Randy Lynn Morisset, 29, Ozark; died Sept. 14 of injuries sustained in a trucking
accident east of Wallace; Kan. Services were held Monday in Adams Funeral, Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home. Mr. Morisset was born Jan. 27, 1960 in Springfield,
the son of Richard Morisset and Juanita Bolin. A lifelong resident of the community, he
was a 1978 graduate of Ozark High School, and for the past six years was a truck driver.
At the time of his death he was employed by Inway Trucking Co. He is survived by his
father, Richard Morisset, and his mother and stepfather, Juanita and Michael Bolin; one
brother, Roy Lee Morisset; two sisters, Regina Applegate and Rita Morisset; one nephew,
Travis Morisset, and two nieces, Teresa Morisset and Crystal Gardner, all of Ozark; a
step grandfather, Howard Bolin, of California, Mo.; 13 aunts and uncles; 25 first cousins;
other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Richard "Ricky"
Morisset, in 1977; a sister-in-law, Peggy Morisset, in 1983; and his grandparents, Fahy
and Marie Layne; Truman Morisset and Gladys Morisset Horner; an uncle, Joe Dean
(Clutter) Layne; and a step grandmother, Sylvia Bolin. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Cancer society.
Morisset, Richard Lee “Rick”, Jr. 3 Jun 1956 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: Son of Richard Lee & Juanita (?) Morisset; spelling from tombstone]
OZARK - Services for Richard Lee “Rick” Morriset, Jr., 20, Ozark, were at 1:30
p.m. Tuesday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev., Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial was
in the Ozark Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 a.m. today.
Mr. Morriset died in a head-on collision at 4:45 a.m. Saturday near Nixa.
AND
Morisset, Richard Lee “Rick”, Jr. 3 Jun 1956 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 5 May
1977 p10
OZARK - Services for Richard Lee “Rick” Morisset, Jr. 20, Ozark were at 1:30
p.m. April 26 in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Darrell Hinkel officiating Burial
was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Morisset was a casting operator at Springfield Aluminum
Co. at Nixa. He attended the Ozark School. Survivors include his mother and step-father,
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolin of Ozark, his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee
Morisset, Sr. of Ozark, 2 brothers, Roy and Randy, both of Ozark, 2 sisters, Regina and
Rita, both of Ozark, paternal grandmother, Mrs. Gladys Horner of Ozark.
AND
Morisset, Richard Lee “Rick”, Jr. 3 Jun 1956 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 5 May1977 p14
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to all our friends and neighbors
for their many acts of kindness shown us at the loss of our loved one. The Richard
Morisset Family

AND
Morisset, Richard Lee “Rick”, Jr. 3 Jun 1956 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p14
We would like to thank each and every one for their many acts of kindness shown
us during the loss of our loved one. Our many thanks, especially for all the prayers,
many-many cards, telephone calls, food, money and beautiful flowers. Special thanks to
the First Baptist church for the dinner given; For Rev. Darrell hind for his comforting
message and for the girls and Darrell for the beautiful music. Our very special thanks to
Dean and Thelma Adams for everything they did for us. May God Bless Each One of
You. The Families of Richard Lee “Rick”, Morisset, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolin, Randy,
Regina and Rita Morisset, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Morisset.
Morisset, Richard Lee, Sr. 12 Apr 1936 - 27 Nov 2002
Richard Lee Morisset Sr., 66, Sparta, formerly of Ozark, died in his home Nov.
27, 2002. He was born April 12, 1936, in Christian County to Ruby Truman "R.T." and
Gladys (Shipman) Morisset. He retired after 25 years at Fasco, where he was a Working
Leader for several years. Morisset was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother,
Roscoe; two sons, Richard Lee "Rick" Jr. and Randy Lynn Morisset; and a daughter-inlaw, Peggy (Martin) Morisset. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Alice Morisset; a
son, Roy Lee Morisset and wife Brenda, Ozark; two daughters, Regina Applegate and
friend Tony Butts, Springfield, Rita Wallace and husband Sam, Ozark; nine
grandchildren, Kimberly Young and husband Wayne, Mansfield, Travis Morisset, Ozark,
Teresa Marcouillier and husband Joe, Kansas City, Crystal Wilson and husband Shawn,
Ozark, Shyanna, Shaylee, Samantha, and Seth Wallace, Ozark, and Cole Applegate,
Forsyth; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Leroy Morisset and wife Judy, Ozark; a
sister, Barbara Ann Chance and husband Marvin, Ava; the mother of his children, Juanita
Bolin, Ozark; nieces; nephews; and many friends. Funeral services were Nov. 30 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Bob Long officiating. Burial followed in
Weaver Cemetery.
Morisset, Truman Ruby 23 Aug 1909 - 25 Jan 1948 CCR 29 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of Harrison F. & Dora E. (Harville) Morisset; married Gladys Shipman ;
name as on tombstone]
Funeral services for Ruby Truman Morisset, 38, who died Sunday, Jan. 25, at his
home at Ozark, following a lingering illness, were held Thursday afternoon at Chaffin
Funeral Chapel conducted by Rev. R.C. Cunningham of Springfield. Burial was in Ozark
cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He is survived by his wife, Gladys, one daughter,
Barbara Ann, and two sons, Leroy and Richard of the home; his mother, Mrs. Dora
Morisset, and a brother, Glenn, of Ozark; and two sisters, Mrs. O.W. Craig of Haywood,
Calif., and Mrs. Larkin Barnes of Ava.
Morlen, Elvis Lee 1892 - Jan 1975 OH 17 Jul 1975 p11
[Note: married Dora E.]
ROGERSVILLE - Elvis Lee Morlen, 83, Route 3, Rogersville, died at 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a long illness. He was a retired
carpenter and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Springfield. Survivors include his
wife, Dora E.; five sons, Elvis of Rogersville, Sherman of Liberal, Kan., Clint of Willard,

Doyle of Ava, and David of Campbell, Calif; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee Lawson,
Harrison, Ark.; three brothers, Noah of Ellsinore; and 33 grandchildren, 39 great
grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Services for Elvis Lee Morlen, 83, Route 3,
Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. C. C.
Carlock officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery of Springfield.
Morris, Agnes A. (Paul) 10 Apr 1907 - 13 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: married J. Ted Morris 17 Nov 1904 - 11 Mar 1973]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Agnes A. Morris, 76, Highlandville, were
at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating,
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Morris was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield at 4:17 p.m. Friday after suffering a heart attack in a Springfield
store, according to a funeral home spokesman, Mrs. Morris was a native of Iowa. She
resided for several years in Nebraska before moving to Highlandville in 1946. She was a
former school teacher in the Spokane School system, starting in 1970. Survivors include
a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Teters, Gainesville; a sister, Mrs. Anna Long, Gilman, Iowa; a
brother, David A. Paul, Gilman, Iowa; and two grandchildren.
Morris, Albert Lee 1922 - 29 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p1
[Note: married Bonnie]
Albert Lee Morris, 35, a veteran of World War II, died Thursday, May 29 at his
home near Nixa, forwarded this body to Joplin for funeral services and burial on Monday,
June 2. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery, Joplin with Thornhill-Dillon Chapel in
charge. He had lived in Nixa about nine months previously having been a resident of
California and Springfield and Joplin, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bonnie
Morris; three daughters, Avo Kathleen of St,. Louis and Gail Ann and Janis Kay of the
home; three sons, Billy Wayne, Roger Lee and Dennis Ray, all of the home; three
brothers, three sisters and his mother, Mrs. Amanda Morris of Seneca, Mo.
Morris, Bertie Ann (Watts) 4 Nov 1896 - 1 Aug 1963 CCR 8 Aug 1963
[Note: married Howard L. Morris 12 Mar 1894 - 17 Mar 1972]
Mrs. Howard L. (Bertie) Morris, 66, of Olney, Ill., died early Thursday morning
in Richland Memorial Hospital there. Born near Rogersville, she is survived by her
husband, Howard; two sons, Archie Eugene, Mankato, Kan., Melvin, Olney; a daughter,
Mrs. Lorene Griffin, Victoria, Tex.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are her mother, Mrs. Belle Watts, 710 West Scott, Springfield, Mo.; three
brothers, Lester Watts of Ash Grove, Rex Watts, Sparta, Charles Watts, Kansas City;
three sisters, Mrs. Eula Lassley, Oakland, Calif., Mrs. Bessie Hutchinson, Neosho, and
Mrs. Ethel Chesser, 710 West Scott. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. Elijah Mehagan officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Morris, Clarence 1893 - 5 Sep 1967 CCR 7 Sep 1967 p1
Clarence Morris, 74, of Springfield died at 8:10 a.m. Tuesday at the Mercy Villa
Nursing Home here. Mr. Morris, a native of Christian County, had lived in Springfield
the past four years. A retired farmer, he was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Springfield. Survivors include two nieces. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Thursday

in East Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Guy T. Lawyer officiating. Burial was under
direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Morris, Dale Roy 30 Nov 1939 - 25 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of Barham & Ora (Mayfield) Morris; married Luanita]
Dale Roy Morris, 75, Springfield, died at 4:15 p.m. Oct. 25 in Heritage Manor.
On Jan. 18, 1914, he was born to Barham and Ora Mayfield Morris in Polk County on
Nov. 30, 1939, he was united in marriage with Juanita Pulley in Ozark. He was a retired
,
city street employee and of the Baptist faith. He survived by his wife, Luanita; a son Ron
Morris, Springfield; three brothers, Leo and Bernard, Springfield, and Denzil, Nixa; three
sisters, Geraldine Jefferies, Fair Grove; Florene Holden, Ozark, and Betty Krotil,
Springfield; and two grandchildren, Chris and David. Services were Saturday in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Services will be
under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Donations may be made to the
Kidney Foundation.
Morris, Debra Lynn (Frailey) Mott 1 Apr 1971 - 3 Aug 2004 SN-L 6 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Dellia (Paynter) Frailey; married Morris; married Jimmy
Mott]
Debra, daughter of Richard and Dellia Paynter Frailey, was born April 1, 1971, in
Logan, W.Va. She went to her Heavenly Home Aug. 3, 2004, in Christian County, Mo.,
at the age of 33 years. She is survived by her mother, Dellia Frailey, Republic, Mo.;
husband, Jimmy Mott of the home; and daughters, Stephanie Morris, Brittany and Andra
Mott, all of the home. Memorial services will be Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004, 7 p.m. in
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, Springfield, Mo.
Morris, Denzil Ivan 7 Mar 1923 – 25 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 25 Dec. 1996
Denzil Ivan Morris, 73, Nixa, passed away at 1:15 p.m. December 25, 1996, in
Cox Medical Center South. Denzil was born March 7, 1923, in Red Top, Missouri, the
son of Barham and Ora Mayfield Morris. He married Helen Gold on December 24, 1948,
and to this union three children were born. He loved to farm and was a member of
Riverdale Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons, Randy and his
wife, Kat, Kansas City, and Greg of the home; a daughter, Sherry Martin and her
husband, Denzil, Nixa; two brothers, Leo and Bernard, both of Springfield; three sisters,
Geraldine Jeffries, Fair Grove, Florene Holden, Ozark, and Betty Kroutil, Springfield, a
granddaughter, Robin Martin and a grandson, Matthew Martin. He was preceded in death
by his parents and two brothers. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 28,
1996, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz.
Morris, Douglas Ray 1933 - 5 Nov 1991 NN-E 7 Nov 1991
Douglas Ray Morris, 58, Billings, died Tuesday in Aurora Community Hospital.
He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the
Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Mary Emalee Morris, of the home; two sons,
Russell Morris, Kent, Wash., and Scott Morris, Marionville; a stepson, Ricky Dailey,
Harrison, Ark.; three daughters, Margie Morris, Marionville, Pam Morris, Springfield,

and Cheryl Spaulding, Seattle, Wash.; a stepdaughter, Sondra Dailey, Harrison, Ark.; two
sisters, Earlene Bettis and Louise Edens, both of Marked Tree, Ark.; and five
grandchildren. Services were Saturday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel, Marionville,
with the Rev. Lee Brownlee officiating. Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery, under
direction of Williams Funeral Home.
Morris, Ernest A. 27 Feb 1922 – 6 Mar 2000 CCH-N 15 Mar 2000
Ernest A. Morris, 78 of Springfield, passed away at 11:30 p.m., Monday, March
6, 2000 at his home. He was born Feb. 27, 1922 at Vidette, Ark. to Andy and Bertha
Nanny Morris. He was a graduate of Bakersfield High School Class of 1940. He retired
from Colonial Bread Company in 1979. He was a loyal member of Local Union 245 and
active in the Retiree’s Club. He did marketing for Exotic Animal Paradise until 1994.
Ernie was known as the “Bicycle Man” because of his talent for restoring used bicycles
to mint condition. He was a friend to everyone, a loving husband, wonderful father,
grandfather, son and brother. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his
wife of 58 years, Jane; two sons and their wives, Lynn and Janet Morris of Nixa and
David and Sharon Morris, Little Rock, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Mandy Morris of
Springfield and Melissa Sanders of Memphis, Tennessee; a grandson, Justin Sanders of
Nixa; two sisters, Ruth Nan, Kansas City and Velma Wright, Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral
services was held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9th at Gorman Scharpf with Chaplain Ellen
Mitchell officiating. Burial will be at Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m., Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Morris, Glenn 3 Sep 1908 - 25 Oct 1953 CCR 5 Nov 1953 p5
Funeral services were held for Glenn Morris, 45, Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the AyreGoodwin Chapel in Springfield with burial in the Linden Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Morris is
survived by his wife, the former Willmin Handy and three children, his mother, Mrs.
Carrie Gibbs, his stepfather, George Gibbs, both of Highlandville.
Morris, Helen Eileen (Gold) 26 Sep 1929 - 1 Nov 1998 CCH-N 11 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of Harley & Dorothy (Young) Gold; married 25 Dec 1957 Denzil Ivan
"Dick" Morris 7 Mar 1923 - 25 Dec 1996]
Helen Eileen Morris, age 69, of Nixa, died Sunday, November 1, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born September 26, 1929, in Clever and was the
daughter of Harley and Dorothy (Young) Gold. On December 24, 1947 she married
Denzil "Dick" Morris. Mrs. Morris was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, where
she served as custodian for thirty years. Survivors include: two sons, Randy Morris and
his wife, Kate, Kansas City, and Greg Morris, of the home; a daughter, Sherry Martin and
her husband, Denzil, Nixa; two grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Robin and
Matthew Martin; three brothers, Denny Gold, Titusville, Florida, Stanley Gold, Clever,
and Charles Gold, Bartonville, Illinois; and a sister, Shirley Johnson, Lampe; several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, on December 25.
Also preceding her in death were a brother, Billy Gold, and two sisters, Lucille Renfro,
and Louise Cook. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery Boaz.

Morris, Howard L. 12 Mar 1894 - 17 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Joseph L. & Nancy Ann "Nannie" (Shipman) Morris; married Bertie Ann
Watts 4 Nov 1896 - 1 Aug 1963]
Graveside services for Howard L. Morris, 78, of Lawrenceville, Ill. were at 10
a.m. Tuesday in Linden Cemetery. Adams of Ozark were in charger of arrangements. Mr.
Morris, former businessman and resident of Sparta, died Saturday morning in his home.
He is survived by his wife, Opal; two sons, Eugene Morris and Melvin Morris; one
daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Stokes, all of the State of Texas; and one brother, D. M. of
Lawrenceville, Ill.
Morris, John A. 16 Dec 1872 - 21 Mar 1951 CCR 22 Mar 1951
[Note: Son of Marshall M. & ? (?) Morris; tombstone has name as John W. Morris;
married Lula May Thrower 1 May 1873 - 9 Jun 1948]
John A. Morris, 78, a farmer living alone at his place in the Minter community 5
miles northeast of Ozark, perished in flames sometime Wednesday afternoon, March 21.
A neighbor passing Morris’ farm home at about five o’clock noticed the smoldering
embers of a grass fire along a fencerow, and about 50 yards away, the burned body of Mr.
Morris. It was thought that in fighting the fire Morris’ clothing caught aflame and that he
was trying to reach a stock pond about 100 yards off when he was overcome. He is
survived by three children; Arnold of Springfield, Mrs. Genevieve DeWitt of Rogersville;
and Mrs. Patsy Willis of Clever; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. His
wife died in 1948. Funeral arrangements, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home in
Ozark, are incomplete.
Morris, Lawrence 21 Jun 1899 - 28 Mar 1974 OH 4 Apr 1974 p7
[Note: married Nellie McDaniel]
Rogersville - Funeral services for Lawrence Morris, 74, Rogersville, were held at
1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery southwest of Rogersville. Survivors include
his wife, Nellie; one son, Homer of Rogersville; four brothers, Mack, Springfield and
Walter, also of Springfield; and June and Jack, both of Rogersville; three grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
Morris, Lillie S. (Mayfield) 11 Dec 1885 - 11 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
Lillie S. Morris, 93, a member of the Rock Prairie church in Polk County, died
Jan. 11 in her home in Springfield, Services were held in the Rock Prairie Church with
burial in Greenlawn North. She was a lifelong resident of the area, in Polk and Greene
Counties. Two sisters and a brother survive. They are Mrs. Cora McTeer and Miss Deltha
Mayfield, both of the home and the Rev. Paul Mayfield of Rogersville.
Morris, Lula May (Thrower) 1 May 1873 - 9 Jun 1948 CCR 17 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of William & Eliza (Day) Thrower; married 25 Jan 1894 John W.
Morris 16 Dec 1872 - 21 Mar 1951]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula May Morris, 75, who died June 9, were held last
Friday at Center Point church of Christ, conducted by Brother Stout and Brother Rue

Porter. Burial was in Pembina cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. She is survived by her husband J.W. Morris, one son, A.B. Morris of Springfield,
two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Dewitt of Rogersville and Mrs. J.E. Willis of Clever, one
brother and four sisters.
Morris, Magdeline “Maggie” (Tennis) Gilmore 8 Jan 1879 - 11 Aug 1949 CCR 18
Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Mahalia Frances "Fannie" (Duncan) Tennis; married 10
Jan 1897 Everett E. Gilmore 1862 - 1937; married ? Morris]
Mrs. Magdeline Gilmore Morris, 70, died Thursday, Aug. 11, at her home in
Springfield after a lingering illness. She was married Jan. 10, 1897, to Everett E.
Gilmore, who preceded her in death 12 years ago. She was a member of the Nixa Church
of Christ. Survivors include one son, Dee Gilmore of Springfield, 3 grandchildren, 3
great-grandchildren, 2 sisters, Retta Stiffler of Springfield and Mrs. Laura Willoughby of
Nixa, and one brother, Pete Tennis of California. Funeral services were conducted
Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Nixa Church of Christ with Eddie Butram of Springfield in
charge. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Morris, Mary Florence (Pearce) 23 Oct 1874 - 8 Apr 1960
CCR 28 Apr 1960 p 4
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Florence Morris, 85, who died Friday, April 8, in
the Aurora, Mo. Hospital, were held Sunday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in the Billings Christian
Church with Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She resided many years both in St.
Louis and Kansas City, Mo. where she was a member of the Christian Church. She
returned to Billings August 14, 1959. She was united in marriage to Charles Edward
Morris in 1899. Mr. Morris died September 2, 1959. Survivors include two sons, Joseph
E. Morris of Belleville, Mich. and Ted N. Morris of Billings, Mo. and one sister, Miss
Martha E. Pearce of Billings.
Morris, Nadine P. 1934 -16 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: married Douglas Morris]
Nadine P. Morris, 54, of Billings, died Aug. 16 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mrs. Morris
were held Aug. 19 at the Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Revs. Lee Brownlee and
Roy Bowen officiating. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mrs. Morris was a
homemaker, attending the Shiloh Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband,
Douglas; two sons, Russell E., of Kent, Washington, and Scott D., of Billings; three
daughters, Margie M. Morris, Kent, Washington, Cheryl A. Morris, Seattle, Washington,
and Pam S. Morris, of the home; and one granddaughter, Racheal Morris. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Morris, Nellie (Gahagan) Jones Moore
Jun 1888 - 5 Jul 1967 CCR 6 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Michael & Alabama "Allie" (Mayberry) Gahagan; married 1 Feb
1905 Samuel Eugene Moore 1874 - 1925; married second 25 Oct 1931 William J. Jones
1888 - 1959; married third 5 May 1965 Eugene Morris; Buried under name Moore]

Mrs. Nellie Morris, 79, Route 1, Ozark, died at 7:13 p.m. Wednesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after an illness of several weeks. A lifelong resident of Stone
and Christian County, Mrs. Morris was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Morris of Lockwood; one son, Allen Moore of
Ozark; two daughter, Mrs. Velvie Maples, Highlandville and Mrs. Ava Roy, Springfield;
two step-sons, Earnest Jones of Ozark and Everett Jones of Billings. Other survivors are
three step-daughters, Mrs. Mable Crumpley, Mrs. Gertrude Hankins and Mrs. Blanche
Cox, all of the state of California; three brothers, Avery Gahagan of Springfield, Clifton
Gahagan of Highlandville and Everett Gahagan of Springfield. Also surviving are five
sisters, Mrs. Lula Howard and Mrs. Faytha Roy, both of Highlandville, Mrs. Winnie
Inman, Hurley, Mrs. Delena Bilyeu, Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Beulah McGinnis, Ozark; 16
grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
AND
Morris, Nellie (Gahagan) Jones Moore
Jun 1888 - 5 Jul 1967 CCR 6 Jul 1967 p1
Mrs. Nellie Morris, 79, Route 1, Ozark, died at 7:13 p.m., Wednesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after an illness of several weeks. A lifelong resident of
Christian and Stone counties, Mrs. Morris was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church. Survivors include her husband, Eugene Morris of Lockwood; one son, Allen
Moore of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Velvie Maples, Highlandville, and Mrs. Ava Roy,
Springfield; two step-sons, Earnest Jones of Ozark and Everett Jones of Billings. Other
survivors are three step-daughters, Mrs. Mable Crumpley, Mrs. Gertrude Hankins and
Mrs. Blanche Cox, all of the state of California; three brothers, Avery Gahagan of
Springfield, Clifton Gahagan of Highlandville and Everett Gahagan, of Springfield. Also
surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Lula Howard, and Mrs. Faytha Roy, both of
Highlandville, Mrs. Winnie Inman, Hurley, Mrs. Delena Bilyeu, Mt. Vernon and Mrs.
Beulah McGinnis, Ozark; 16 grandchildren and 19 Great-grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Printed July 6, 1967. Funeral
services for Mrs. Nellie Morris, 79, of Route 1 Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Tory Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. July 13, 1967 Christian County
Republican.
Morris, Patricia Lise (Rutherford) 20 Feb 1949 - 19 Dec 2003 CCH-N 14 Jan 2004
Patricia Lise Morris, 54, Springfield, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2003, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Feb. 20, 1949 in Drummondville,
Canada, the daughter of James Norman Rutherford and Estelle T. (Filtue) Rutherford.
She was united in marriage to Ralph Wayne Morris. She was preceded in death by her
parents. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; four children, Steven Morris, Springfield,
Andrea Morris, Nixa, Shauna Grider and husband Herbert, Highlandville, and Wayne
Morris, Springfield; eight grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce LeBlanc, Jacksonville, Fla.,
and Lorraine, Albequerque, N.M.; and a brother, Daniel Rutherford, Branson. A
graveside funeral was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 22, in Hopedale Cemetery,
Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. ©Ozarks
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Morris, Thomas G. 1873 - 11 May 1965 CCR 20 May 1965 p1
Thomas G. Morris, 91, Highlandville, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in the home of a
son, Ted, also of Highlandville, after a brief illness. A retired contractor and builder from
Harrison, Ark., he is survived by four other sons, Odom, Harrison, Pat, Kansas City,
Victor, Amarillo, Tex., and S. T. California; three daughters., Mrs. Melbia Edmondson,
Harrison, Mrs. Carrie Estes, Alpena, Ark., and Mrs. Bonnie Lay, Sandoval, Ill.,; three
brothers, Frank, Attos, Calif., Jasper, Merced, Calif. and Eugene, Lockwood; and two
sisters. Funeral services were directed by Christenson of Harrison.
Morris, Violet Rose “Vi” (Gideon) 30 Aug 1920 - 10 May 1992
Morris, Homer Taul 4 Nov 1919 - 9 May 1992
Homer Taul Morris, 72, and Violet “Vi” Rose Morris, 71, Rogersville, passed
away Saturday and Sunday from injuries suffered in an automobile accident, south of
Rogersville. Homer was born Nov. 4, 1919, in Christian County, Mo., to Lawrence and
Nellie McDaniel Morris. Vi was born Aug. 30, 1920, in Taneyville, Mo., to William
Harvey Gideon and Mary Cummings Gideon. They were married in the fall of 1946 in
Ozark, Mo. Homer was a former employee of the City of Rogersville, had attended the
Harmony Baptist Church of Rogersville, dealt in antiques and loved fishing. Vi was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Rogersville. She loved her flowers, painting and
crocheting. They are survived by a son, Terry Morris and wife Jacque, Reeds Spring;
two daughters, Sharon Lee Humble, Ozark, and Wava Kinser and husband Larry,
Rogersville; six grandchildren, Debra Kleen, Keith Humble, Steve Russell, Jane Mooney,
Dale Morris and Christopher Morris; four great-grandchildren, Lindsey Humble, Casey
Humble, Bailey Humble and Kristina Mooney; Homer’s two uncles, June Morris,
Seymour, and Jack Morris, Rogersville; Vi’s brother, Sie Gideon, Goshen, Ark., and her
sister, Janie Knight, Kissee Mills; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville, with the
Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Clarence Essary officiating. Burial will be in Linden
Cemetery, Linden. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. today in Preston-Marsh Funeral
Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
(Springfield News-Leader – 12 May 1992)
Morris, William Anderson 22 Feb 1884 - 29 Oct 1949 CCR 3 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of Joseph L. & Margaret (Flannery) Morris; married 12 Jan 1906 Nancy P.
“Nannie” Nix 25 Dec 1881 - 19 Apr 1919]
William Anderson Morris was born in Christian County, MO., Feb. 22, 1884, the
son of Joseph and Margaret Flannery Morris. He died in the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Preston O’Donley, of Grayville, IL, Oct. 29, 1949, at the age of near 66 years. He was
united in marriage to Miss Nannie Nix of Linden, Mo., January 12, 1906, and to this
union three children were born. One son, Denzil, and his wife preceded him in death.
Survivors are his son, Pearl Morris, the daughter, Mrs. Preston O’Donley, and six
grandchildren, all of Grayville, IL; three half-brothers, Howard of Olney, Il, Dock of
Grayville, IL, and Raymond of Springfield, MO; his step-mother, Mrs. Nancy Morris, of
Grayville; an uncle, John Morris, of Rogersville, MO; two brothers-in-law, O. D. Nix,
Sparta and Sam Nix of Republic, MO; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. John Isbell of Sparta and
Mrs. Arnold Fowler of Modesto, CA. Mr. Morris lived most of his life in the Nubbin

Hill community, moving to Oklahoma some 15 years ago and six years later relocated at
Grayville, IL, where he had been an invalid in the home of his daughter the past two
years. He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge of Mt. Carmel, IL.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 30, 1949, at 2:00 pm in the Sturn Funeral
Home of Grayville with the Rev. Carl Stone officiating. The body was then brought by
ambulance to Rogersville, Mo, where the second service was conducted Monday
afternoon at the Linden Chapel by Rev. Wayne Jones of Fordland, MO. Burial was under
direction of Sturn of Grayville, IL.
Morrisett, John Dillard 23 Sep 1879 - 26 Jan 1966
CCR 3 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob & Margaret Ellen (Simmons) Morissett - tombstone do spell parents
& his name differently; married Lois Ferguson 11 Feb 1905]
John Dillard Morrisett, 86, of 1619 North Broadway, Springfield, died at 3:25
p.m. Saturday in Burge Protestant Hospital. A retired Frisco employee, he was a former
resident of Sparta and had lived the past 30 years in Springfield. He was a section
foreman for the Chadwick branch of the for Frisco for many years. Surviving are a son,
Fred R. Morrisett, Rt. 2, Rogersville and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Arthur Short officiated, and burial was
in Sparta Cemetery.
Morrison, Allie Mae (Hicks) 5 Jan 1922 - 14 Jun 1996 CCH-N 19 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Dr. Walter & Minnie (Cox) Hicks; married 23 Feb 1955 Leslie
Morrison]
Allie Mae Morrison, 74, of Ozark, died Friday June 14, 1996, in Cox Medical
Center. South, Springfield. She was born January 5; 1922 in Ava and was the daughter of
Dr. Walter Hicks and Minnie Cox Hicks, and granddaughter of Henry and Haddi Cox.
She was a nurse aide for many years. On February 23; 1955 she married Leslie Morrison.
Mrs. Morrison was a member of Rogersville Full Gospel Church. She was preceded in
death by: her parents; grandparents; and brothers and sisters, Cecil, Cleon, Josephine,
Earl and Lloyd Hicks, and Ada Holt. Survivors include: her husband, Leslie; six children,
Bobby McCleary, Shirlene Perkins, Virginia Ward, and Judy Creson, all of Springfield,
and Irene Morrison and Susie Volner, both of Ozark; two sisters Lucille Weibel, East
Moline, Illinois, and Virginia Haynes, Strafford; fourteen grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday in Rogersville Full Gospel Church, with
Pastor Sue Warner officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery at Mound, Douglas County,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Morrison, Arthur Charles “Chuck” 1907 - Jun 1967 CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: married Wanda]
Funeral services for Arthur Charles “Chuck” Morrison, 50, Chadwick Carpenter,
were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Nazarene Church at Good Hope with the Rev. Robert
Halstead officiating.. Burial was at Hall Cemetery near Mound under direction of
Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Morrison died enroute to an Ava physician’s office after
becoming ill after lunch. Earlier that day, he had been building cabins at Chadwick. He
was pronounced dead of an acute coronary attack. Surviving are his wife, Wanda; two
daughters, Charlene and Chelenda; three sons, Ernest, John and James, all of the home; a

foster daughter, Mrs. Judith Bailey, Klamath Falls, Ore.; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Griggs,
Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Atlanta Cumberland, Bellflower, Calif.; three brothers, Guy, Reno,
Nev., Alvin, state of California, and Frank, Bellflower, Calif. and two foster
grandchildren.
Morrison, Bert 28 Mar 1886 - Nov 1975 OH 4 Dec 1975 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Bert Morrison, 88, Route 2, Rogersville,
who died at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield MediCenter, where he had been a
patient four months. Mr. Morrison began in Business as a barber here at the age of 14,
and worked as a businessman and farmer in the Rogersville community throughout his
life. Survivors include his brother, Charles of Miami, Okla, and two sisters, Mrs. Jimmie
Pickel, Route 2, Rogersville and Mrs. DeLacey Evans, Fort Worth, Tex. Services were at
1:30 p.m. today in Marsh Chapel with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. burial was in
White Oak Cemetery northeast of Rogersville.
Morrison, Bessie (Maggard) Apr 1887 - 10 Feb 1964 CCR 13 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Fannie Maggard; married Oliver Morrison]
Mrs. Bessie Morrison, 75, formerly of Keltner, died at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Edith O’Banion, Cedarcreek at 10:20 p.m. Monday. She had been ill for two
months. Survivors include two other daughters, Mrs. Bertha Coffer, Chadwick and Mrs.
Etta Applegate, Selah, Wash.; seven sons, Floyd, Ernest and Clinton, all of Springfield,
Lloyd of Bruner, Oren of Sparta, Oscar of Keltner and Leslie of Ozark; two brothers,
Frank Maggard, Carthage and John Maggard of Springfield; 37 grandchildren and 10
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church
of High Lonesome with the Rev. Preston Maggard officiating, Burial will be in Hall
Cemetery under direction of Clinkenbeard of Ave.
Morrison, Bill 1 Apr 1905 - 3 Aug 1993 OH 11 Aug 1993
[Note: Son of Alfred & Vina (Pruitt) Morrison; married 28 Mar 1924 Rintha Matle
Nelson 5 Oct 1905 - 16 May 1998]
Bill Morrison, 88, Oldfield, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1993 at
Meadowbrook Manor Care Center of Ava. He was born April 1, 1905, the son of Alfred
and Vina (Pruitt) Morrison. He and his wife operated a general store in the Highlonesome
area from 1933 to 1947. He was a retired businessman and farmer. He was a member of
Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He married Matle Nelson March 28, 1924. He was preceded in
death by one son, Paul; five grandchildren; his parents; three brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Matle, of the home; three sons, Dillion, Springfield, George,
Oldfield, and Max, Ava; three daughters, Luetta Willis, Oldfield, Ortha Lawrence, Ava,
Huba Rozzel, Chadwick; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; two great great
grandchildren; and one sister, Pearl Darden, Springfield. Services were held Sunday,
Aug. 8, in Mt. Olive Baptist Church at Highlonesome with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery under direction of Ragan Thieme of Ava.
Morrison, Debra Lynn 23 Dec 1955 - 28 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p1
An accident at Hwy 14 & 65 in Ozark, Monday morning claimed the life of Debra
Lynn Morrison, 21, of Ellingston, MO. Alan Lee Myers of Point Lookout was taken to

St. Johns Hospital in serious condition suffering from internal and facial injuries. They
were northbound on 65 when their auto struck a westbound truck, loaded with steel pipe
and wire. The truck didn’t stop or pulled into the path of the auto. The truck was driven
by Steven Cantrell, 22, of Houston, Mo. He was not seriously injured. Miss Morrison’s
body was taken to Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Morrison, Enoch W. 23 Feb 1871 - 11 Mar 1937
Enoch Morrison, 66, died yesterday morning in his home near Clever. Funeral
services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church. Burial will
be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors are
four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Dean of Billings, Mrs. Tennie Burlison of Clever, Mrs. Ora Scott
of Springfield and Mrs. Martha Cooper of Mount Vernon.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Morrison, Erma Ann (Tindle) 11 Feb 1907 - 7 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
[Note: Daughter of John C. & Mary D. Tindle; married William H. Morrison]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Erma A. Morrison, 86, of Route 1, Ozark,
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Bruce Maples
officiating. Burial was in the McCoy Cemetery near Ozark. Mrs. Morrison died at 10:06
a.m. Monday in the Springfield MediCenter. A native of Ozark, Mrs. Morrison lived for
several years in Chicago and Kansas City. She returned to Ozark in 1968. She was a
member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William; four
sisters, Mrs. Flossie Humble, of Springfield, Mrs. Nora Speiser of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs.
Zoe Fears of Mission, Kan. and Mrs. Julia Lemmel of the home and one brother, Charles
A. Tindle, of Modesto, Calif.
Morrison, Floyd Ralph 25 Nov 1908 - 13 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of Oliver & Bessie (Maggard) Morrison; married 28 Oct 1930 Naomi Nelson]
Floyd Ralph Morrison, 81, Springfield, died at 10:15 p.m. Saturday in St. John's
Regional Health Center after a short illness. Born Nov. 25, 1908, in Douglas County to
Oliver and Elizabeth Maggard Morrison, he was a yard foreman with Southwestern
Insulation Co. for 25 years. He was married Oct. 28, 1930, in Ongo, Mo., to Naomi
Nelson. He is survived by his wife; two sons, Harold, of Hendersonville, Tenn., and
James Donald, of Springfield; two daughters, Geneva Noll; of Willard, and Dorothy
Nutter, of Springfield; four brothers, Lloyd, of Chadwick, Oscar, of Oldfield, Ernest, of
Springfield, and Leslie, of Ozark; three sisters, Bertha Coffer, of Chadwick, Etta Sinclair,
of Sparta, and Edith Schuler, of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Mr. Morrison was a loving husband and wonderful father and will be
greatly missed. Services were Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Chapel at Rivermonte with
the Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Morrison, George H. 7 Jul 1904 - 17 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
George H. Morrison, 83, of Springfield, died at 10 a.m: March 17 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Services for Mr. Morrison were held Saturday at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with Prentice Meador officiating. Burial was in Greenfield
Cemetery. A native of Dade County, Mr. Morrison had lived in Springfield several years

after retiring as owner and operator of the Morrison Feed Mill in Ash Grove. He was a
member of South National Church of Christ. His survivors include a daughter and her
husband, Wanella and Ray Pursley, Springfield; three granddaughters, Cynthia
Arrowood, Diane McDowell, and Jeanne Allen; and five great-grandchildren.
Morrison, Ginger Michelle 22 Aug 1966 - 23 Aug 1966 CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Dillon & ? (Moore) Morrison]
Graveside services for Ginger Michelle Morrison, day-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Dillon Morrison, Springfield, MO who died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at BurgeProtestant Hospital, were at the High Lonesome Cemetery east of Oldfield at 10:00 a.m.
with the Rev. James Applegate under the direction of Klingner. In addition to the parents,
the infant is survived by one brother, Gary and one sister, Belinda, both of the home; and
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Morrison, Oldfield and Mrs. Cliff Moore, of West
Greene, Ga.
Morrison, Harold R. 30 Jan 1931 - 21 Dec 1993 NN-E 29 Dec 1993
[Note: Son of Floyd & Naomi (Nelson) Morrison; married 3 Jul 1951 Eva Lou Ash]
Harold R. Morrison, 62, Ozark, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993, at 8:46 p.m. in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Keltner, the son of Floyd and
Naomi Nelson Morrison. On July 3, 1951, in Springfield, he was united in marriage to
Eva Lou Ash. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hendersonville. Tenn., a
former Grand Old Opry star and an original member of the Ozark Jubilee. He was
preceded in death by his father, Floyd Morrison. Survivors include his wife, Eva Lou, of
the home; three daughters, Georgia Lynn Ealey, Orlando, Fla., Karla Warren, Franklin,
Tenn., and Gina Morrison, Nashville, Tenn.; his mother, Naomi Morrison; Springfield; a
brother, Donald Morrison, Springfield; two sisters, Geneva Noll, Willard, and Dorothy
Nutter, Springfield; four grandchildren, Summer and Cassie Ealey and Jered and Kamryn
Warren. Services were held Thursday, Dec. 23, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with
the Rev. Steve McIntosh officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Morrison, John Dorrall 1924 - 31 Aug 2006 SN-L 2 Sep 2006
John Dorrall Morrison, age 82, of Ozark, passed away on Thursday. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church,
Highlonesome. Burial will follow in Hall Cemetery at Mound in Douglas County.
Friends may call at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, for viewing from 1 to 7 p.m. on
Monday.
Morrison, John T. 1872 - 22 Nov 1948 CCR 25 Nov 1948
John T. Morrison, 76, of 620 West Chestnut, Springfield, Mo., passed away at the
Springfield Baptist hospital Monday afternoon. Mr. Morrison was born near Strafford
and had lived in Springfield since he was about 20 years old. He had been a barber and
photographer and later engaged in real estate business. He was retired. Surviving is a
sister, Mrs. Margaret Hendricks of Billings. Funeral services were held Wednesday
morning in the Klinger chapel in Springfield. Burial was made in Lindsay Chapel
cemetery near Republic, Mo.

Morrison, Loyd 20 Oct 1910 - 23 Oct 1993 OH 27 Oct 1993
[Note: Son of Oliver & Bessie (Maggard) Morrison; married Flossie Macwayne]
Loyd Morrison, 83, Chadwick, died Saturday, Oct. 23, 1993 at 12:11 a.m. in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born on Oct. 20, 1910 in Douglas
County, the son of Oliver and Bessie Maggard Morrison. He was a member of the Mt.
Olive Baptist Church at Highlonesome and was a retired timber cutter. He was married to
Flossie Macwayne. Survivors include his wife, Flossie, of the home; 10 children, three
brothers, Ernest Morrison, Springfield, Oscar Morrison, Oldfield, and Leslie Morrison,
Ozark; three sisters, Bertha Cotter, Sparta, Etta Shipman, Sparta, and Edith Shuler,
Springfield; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Services were held Tuesday,
Oct. 26, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial
was in Hall Cemetery, Mound.
Morrison, Oren Ellis 1916 - 16 Sep 1967 CCR 21 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Oliver & Bessie (Maggard) Morrison; married 1937 Neva Thompson]
Oren Ellis Morrison, 51, Sparta, died at 3:30 a.m. Saturday in his home after a
long illness. Mr. Morrison was a lumberman for a saw mill before his illness, and was a
member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Neva; two sons, Ermal,
St. Louis, and Kelly, of the home; five daughters, Linda and Mrs. Larry Mitchell, both of
the home; Mrs. Phyllis Brumley, Ozark, Mrs. Marie Essery, Taneyville and Mrs. Janice
Huff, Nixa; six brothers, Clifton, Floyd and Earnest, all of Springfield, Lloyd,
Rogersville, Oscar, Oldfield and Leslie, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha Coffer,
Chadwick, Mrs. Etta Shipman, Sparta, and Mrs Edith Obain, Spokane; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Union Hill Baptist Church
east of Oldfield with the Rev. Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Morrison, Oscar 18 Sep 1918 - 3 Apr 1999 CCH-N 14 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Oliver & Elizabeth (Maggard) Morrison; married 15 Dec 1941 Zelma
Pruett]
Oscar Morrison, age 80, of Oldfield, passed away Saturday, April 3, 1999. He
was born September 18, 1918 in Douglas County, and was the son of .Oliver and
Elizabeth (Maggard) Morrison. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World
War II and on December 15, 1942 married Zelma Pruett. Mr. Morrison was a farmer and
member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. Survivors include: his
wife, Zelma; two children, Carolyn Pettit and her husband, Rob, Sparta, and Kenneth
Morrison, Oldfield; five grandchildren, James Lowell Pettit, Timothy Lee Pettit, Amy
Marie Porter, Travis Leon Morrison, and Christopher Robert Pettit; two greatgrandchildren, Jessica Marie Pettit, and Kasha Marie Porter; three sister, Etta Shipman
and Bertha Coffer, both of Sparta, and Edith Shuler, Ozark; and two brothers, Lesley
Morrison and Ernest Morrison, both of Ozark. He was preceded in death by: his parents;
a son, Michael; and four brothers, Floyd, Oren, John and Lloyd Morrison. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, in Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church,
Highlonesome, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Highlonesome
Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements was under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.

Morrison, Rintha Matie (Nelson) 5 Oct 1905 - 16 May 1998 CCH-N 27 May 1998
[Note: Daughter of William E. & Sarah E. (Adams) Nelson; married 23 Mar 1924 Bill
Morrison 1 Apr 1905 - 3 Aug 1993 ]
Rintha Matie (Nelson) Morrison was born Oct. 5, 1905, at Keltner, Mo., to
William E. and Sarah E. (Adams) Nelson. She died May 16, 1998, in the home of her
daughter, at Highlonesome, Mo., at the age of 92 years, 7 months and 11 days. Matie was
a loving wife, mother and grandmother and lived most of her life in the Highlonesome
area. She was converted and baptized at the age of 17 and remained a life-long devoted
member of the Mt. Olive Landmark Baptist Church at Highlonesome. On March 23,
1924, she married Bill Morrison. To this union seven children were born. She is survived
by three sons, Dillion of Springfield; George of Oldfield, and Max of Ava; three
daughters, Luetta Willis of Highlonesome, Ortha Lawrence of Ava, and Huba Rozell of
Chadwick; one sister, Walsie Berner of Augusta, Kan.; 16 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends. Matie was preceded in death by her twin sister Cynthia Mable, her husband, her
parents, one son, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, two infant siblings, three
brothers, and three sisters. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday, May 18, 1998, In Mt.
Olive Landmark Baptist Church at Highlonesome with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.
Burial will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery at Highlonesome under direction of RaganThieme Funeral Home of Ava.
Morrison, Roy Eugene 7 May 1935- 31 Jan 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Harry L. & Mary (Waters) Morrison; married 30 Mar 1957 Patricia J. Hull]
Roy Eugene Morrison, 58, Sparta, died Monday, Jan. 31, 1994 a his home. He
was born May 7, 1935 in Kansas City, Kan., the son of Harry L. and Mary Waters
Morrison. On March 30, 1957, he was united in marriage to Patricia J. Hull. He had been
a resident of the Sparta area for many years, working in the construction business.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia; three children, Russell E. Morrison and his wife,
Penny, Oldfield, Connie L. King, Sparta, and Jeffery A. Morrison and his wife, Mary,
Oldfield; six grandchildren, Justin, Jesse, Jeri Beth, Geoffery, Ashley and Craig; a
brother, Fred. J. Morrison, Naples, Fla.; and a sister, Dorothy L. Young, Shawnee, Kan.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery.
Morrison, Susie I. (Troxler) Reece Blackburn 6 Apr 1923 - 20 May 2000 CCH-N 31
May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. and Rena T. (Tripplett) Troxler; married ? Reese; married ?
Blackburn; married William E. Morrison 11 Mar 1914 - 20 Apr 1987]
Susie I. Morrison 77, of Sparta, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 20, 2000 at
Sandpoint Idaho. Susie was born Friday, April 6, 1923 at Biggers, Arkansas the daughter
of Joseph A. and Rena T. (Tripplett) Troxler. Susie enjoyed cooking, and loved her
church, Family and friends. Susie was a member of the Sparta Assembly of God Church
where she served the Lord faithfully. Susie was preceded in death by her husband, James
E. Morrison who passed away April 20, 1987, her parents, two sisters, and three brothers.
Surviving are a son, Bill Reece and his wife Debbie of Ozark, a daughter, Sharon

McGraw of Colorado; a stepson William C. Blackburn and a stepdaughter Roberta Davis
both of Forks, Washington; two sisters, Yonnie Grafrayer of Smilia, Colorado; and
Joerene Frate of Denver Colorado; ten grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Also
surviving are many other relatives and friends. Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Friday,
May 26, 2000 at the Sparta Cemetery at Sparta, Missouri with the Reverend Darrell Mead
officiating. Burial followed under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Visitation
was Thursday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Morrison, Vina (?) Holcomb 1871 - 2 May 1966 CCR 5 May 1966 p1
Mrs. Vina Morrison, 94, Ava, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday in Fosters’ Nursing
Home in Springfield after a three-year illness. Mrs. Morrison was a lifelong resident of
the Ava community. She was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist church at High
Lonesome. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Etta Trotter, Springfield, Mrs. Pearl
Darden., Springfield. and Mrs. Chloe Honeyman, National City, Calif. Also surviving are
four sons, Ebb Holcomb and Bill Morrison, both of Oldfield, Roy, Le Mesa, Calif and
Jim, Ava; a sister, Mrs. Phena Hodges, Ozark; 28 grandchildren, 65 great grandchildren
and 22 great, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Mt. Olive
Baptist Church. The Rev. Preston Maggard will officiate, and burial will be in Hall
Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Morrison, William Patrick 18 Jan 1967 - 21 Apr 1992 NN-E 29 Apr 1992
[Note: Son of John & Harriet (Coleman) Morrison]
Services for William Patrick Morrison, 25, Sydney, Australia, formerly of
Fremont Hills, will be held Thursday, April 30 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church,
West Plains. Burial will be in Howell Valley Cemetery. The services will be co-officiated
by Fr. John Brath and Msgr. Edward Eftink. Mr. Morrison died Tuesday, April 21 in
Sydney. He was born Jan. 18, 1967 in Springfield. He graduated from Ozark High School
in 1986 and from TWA Travel School in St. Louis. He was a member of St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Survivors include his parents, John and Harriet
Morrison, Fremont Hills; a sister and brother-in-law, Jill and Jeff Johnson, Nixa; three
brothers, John Morrison II and his wife, Michelle, Springfield, Stephen and his fiancee,
Aimee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Matthew, of the home; two nephews, Jacob and Grant
Johnson, Nixa; his paternal grandparents, Paul and Irene Morrison, West Plains; his
maternal grandmother, Anna Coleman, Springfield; his maternal great-grandmother, Nell
Long, , Springfield; his aunts, Liz Wood, Mary Ann Schell, Carol Letterman, and Linda
Shaffer; his uncles, Charles Morrison and Jim Coleman; and many cousins, family and
friends.
Morrison, Wilma Jean 1937 - Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p5 & OH 9 Sep 1976 p9
[Note: married Loyd Morrison]
Graveside services for Mrs. Wilma Jean Morrison, 39, Route 1, Rogersville, were
at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Hall Cemetery under direction of Marsh of Rogersville. Mrs.
Morrison, a member of the Baptist Church, died at 12:10 a.m. Monday at Maranatha
Nursing Home in Springfield following an illness of several months. Surviving are her
husband Loyd of the home, 10 children, six brothers and three sisters.

Morrow, Albert E. 10 Mar 1928 - 7 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
Albert E. Morrow, age 71, Ozark, passed away Monday, Feb. 7, 2000 in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born March 10, 1928 in Carbon, OK, the
son of Albert E. Morrow, Sr. and Addie Bee (Weatherford) Morrow. Mr. Morrow
worked in the farm machinery business. On October 9, 1971, he was united in
marriage to Loretta Joyce Morrow. He was a Mason in the Oriental Lodge in
Muskogee, OK. Survivors include: his wife, Ozark; a daughter, Scarlet Morrow,
Oklahoma City; a brother, Jerry Don Morrow, McCalester, OK; a sister-in-law,
Judy Mahy; a granddaughter, Sara King and her husband Bob, Oklahoma City; two
great-grandchildren, Robert and Ryan King, Oklahoma City; and an aunt, Althea
Stanley, Colgate, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by: his parents, a daughter,
Scheryl Love and a son Bobby Waters. A memorial service will be held Thursday,
Feb. 10, 2000 at 1:30 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Reverend Joe Fahl
officiating.
Morton, Charles E. 29 Oct 1918 - 28 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: married Helen]
Charles E. Morton, 70, of Springfield, died at 7:55 a.m. June 28 in his home
following a six month illness. Services for Mr. Morton were held June 30 in the AyreGoodwin-Lee Funeral Chapel with the Revs. Peter DeVeau and James Nutter officiating.
Burial with military honors was held in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Morton had
retired from the Harry Cooper Supply Company in 1980, after 31 years of service. He
was a U.S. Army veteran of both World War II and the Korean Conflict, having served
his country from 1940-45 and again 1950-51. He received the Purple Heart during the
Normandy Campaign. In 1937, he graduated from high school, where he played softball.
At that time, the first amateur softball league was formed in Springfield, and he became
an active player in that league. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 676 and
the Disabled American Veterans. Surviving are his wife, Helen; a son, Charles "Chuck,"
Springfield; two daughters, Jeanne Lang, Wheaton, Illinois, and M. Marsha Green,
Sherman, Texas two brothers, Chester, Springfield, and Jack, Ozark; a sister, Louise
Melton, St. Louis; and 13 grandchildren.
Morton, Jack R. 11 May 1931 - 11 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 & CCH-N 17 Jan
1996
[Note: Son of William Thomas & Mary Jane (Cheatham) Morton; married Phyllis Hilton
1 Jun 1941 - 3 Sep 1992]
Jack R. Morton, age 64, of Ozark, died in his home, Thursday, Jan. 11, 1996 at
7:05 p.m. He was born May 11, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri, and was the son of
William Thomas and Mary Jane Cheatham Morton. He was a lifelong resident of the
Springfield and Ozark area. Following his retirement from the State Highway
Department, Jack did volunteer work for the American Cancer Society for several years.
He was a Korean War Veteran, and an active member of American Legion Post 676, in
Springfield. Survivors include: Three children, Cathy Novak, San Antonio, Texas, Nancy
Rose, Springfield, and Jeff Morton, Tulsa, Okla.; two granddaughters, Susan and Brandy;
two great-grandchildren, Joey and Erinlee; one brother, Chester Morton, Springfield; one
sister, Louise Melton, Springfield; his mother-in-law, Agnes Hilton, Ozark; and other

relatives. He was preceded in death by: His parents; his wife, Phyllis; and three brothers,
Harry, Carl and Charles Morton. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 15, 1996, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial with
military honors provided by the Veteran's Memorial Team were in McCoy Cemetery near
Ozark. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Christian County
Chapter.
Morton, Phyllis J. (Hilton) 1 Jun 1941 - 21 Jul 1969
Phyllis J. Morton, 51, Ozark, died Thursday morning in her mother’s home. She
was born June 1,1941 in Ozark and lived in the Ozark and Springfield area throughout
her life. On July 21, 1969, she married Jack Morton. She retired after 29 years as funeral
director for Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home, Springfield. Most recently, she was employed
by Physician’s Mutual Insurance Company. She was a member of Prospect Baptist
Church, Hope Cancer Support Group and American Legion Post #676 Auxiliary. She was
preceded in death by her father, Loyal Hilton; and a daughter Stephanie. Survivors
included her husband, Jack; her mother, Agnes Hilton, Ozark; a brother Rick Hilton and
his wife Karen, Chadwick; three step-children, Cathie Novak, San Antonio, Texas, Nancy
Rose, Springfield and Jeff Morton, St. Louis; two step-grandchildren, a step-greatgrandson; two uncles; six aunts; and a hose of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard
Blevins and Hershel Satterfield officiating. Burial will be in McCoy Cemetery.
Springfield News-Leader, September 5, 1992.
Morton , Vera Gladys (Boles) 14 Mar 1920 - 8 Mar 2006 SN-L 10 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Robert Thomas &Vida Emma (West) Boles
Vera Morton was born March 14, 1920, to Robert Thomas Boles and Vida Emma
(West) Boles in Koshkonong, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on March 8, 2006,
after a brief illness. Vera was a graduate of Burge School of Nursing in 1942. She was
married to Frank Remington Morton May 12, 1944. To this union were born two
daughters, Janice Olivia and Karen Sue. Vera was a nurse in Bremerton, Washington,
during World War II. She most enjoyed being a homemaker and a mother. Her roses
were the pride of the neighborhood and she was active in PTA, Bluebirds and Campfire
Girls when her daughters were young. In 1963 she completed a refresher course in
nursing and returned to St. John's Hospital as a charge nurse for a brief period and
followed that as a plant nurse at Dayco. She assisted her husband at the Buck Morton
Drug Company for a number of years as well. Vera was a fierce and competitive bridge
player and was an avid golf fan. She enjoyed reading, and most of all, being with her
family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank, who
died July 27, 1994; four brothers, Kenneth, Wesley, Teddy and Marvin; and two sisters,
Vivian and Velma. She is survived by her sister, Marie Dorrell, Warsaw, Mo.; daughters,
Janice Morton Throop and husband, Dan, Forsyth, Mo., and Karen Morton Yancey and
husband, David, Springfield; grandchildren, Ryan Lee Peebles, Charlottesville, Va., Joy
Lynn Wolf and husband, Jim, Springfield, Robin Remington Yancey, Fayetteville, Ark.;
and seven great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank Dr. Randy Halley and the
staff at Ozark Riverview Manor for the loving care she received over the last three years.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, March 10, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood

Chapel. A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 11, 2006, at 10 a.m. in the
Brentwood Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cox School of Nursing
or the charity of the donor's choice.
Moses, Alma E. (Cowan) 1892 - 15 Jul 1951 CCR 19 Jul 1951
[Note: Daughter of William & Nancy J. (Mackey) Cowan; married Frank Moses]
Mrs. Alma E. Moses, 59, former resident of Sparta, died at her home in
Springfield Sunday evening after a long illness. A member of Sparta Church of Christ,
Mrs. Moses moved with her family to Springfield 20 years ago. Surviving are her
husband, Frank; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Barr of Sparta and Mrs. Betty Wikliffe of
Kansas City; a son, Fred of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Louise Marcum of Conway; two
brothers, Harry Cowan of Springfield and Waylen Cowan of Sparta; and six
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Sparta Church of
Christ with elder Elmer Butler in charge. Burial was made in the Cowan cemetery.
Moses, Archie Rex 21 Sep 1908 - Oct 1998 CCH-N 11 Nov 1998
[Note: Son of Samuel T. & Ida Florence (Kissee) Moses; married Muriel Sarah Campbell
26 Jan 1912 - 15 Jan 2004]
Archie Rex Moses was born September 21, 1908 at Sparta, to Sam and Ida
(Kissee) Moses. He was united in marriage in 1930 to Muriel Sarah Campbell. Archie
was a farmer and carpenter by trade. He was a member of Sparta Church of Christ.
Archie was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters: Gertrude Maggard, Viola and
Violet Moses; one brother: Ernest Moses, and a daughter Doris Irene Moses. He is
survived by his wife of 68 years, Muriel; one daughter Dema Johns, Sparta; one sister,
Dorothy Thomas, Springfield; sister-in-law Pearl Campbell, Sparta; two granddaughters,
Pamela Beyers and husband Steve, Sparta; Deanna Butts and husband Randy, California;
three great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters, 2 step-great-granddaughter, one greatgreat-granddaughter, four step-great-great-granddaughters and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held Wednesday, October 21, at 2 p.m. in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home Chapel, Ozark. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta. Visitation was
Tuesday, October 20th from 7-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Moses, Esta (Smith) 2 Mar 1901 - 2 Sep 1993 OH 8 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of William Charles & Mary Isabelle (McHaffie) Smith; married Ernest
Roscoe Moses 15 Apr 1905 - 24 Jun 1980]
Esta Moses, 92, Sparta, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1993 in Nixa Park Care Center.
She was born March 2, 1901 at Bruner, the daughter of William Charles Smith and Mary
Isabelle McHaffie Smith. She lived throughout her life in the Sparta area and was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Until recently she was able to enjoy working on
her farm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Roscoe Moses; a son,
Samuel Arlie Moses; and brothers and sisters, Charley, Pearl, Grace, Corda and
Lawrence. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Hightower, Sparta; five grandchildren,
Keith Moses, Bloomington, Ill., Sam Moses, Pekin, Ill., Vicki Crump, Vale, N.C. Carl
Hightower, Sparta, and Kevin Hightower, Sparta; six great-grandchildren; five step-greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Lula Hurt, Springfield; Iva Rogers, Bruner; Eva Bellman,
Elkland, and Nellie Robinson, Springfield; and one brother, Simon Smith, Bruner.

Services were held Sunday, Sept. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely
Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Moses, Muriel Louise (Lash) 20 Oct. 1915 - 5 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Iva (Lynch) Lash; married 1935 Wilbert E. Moses]
Muriel Louise Moses, 77, Nixa, died Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at 8:40 p.m. at
Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. She was born Oct. 20, 1915 in Denville, N.J.,
the daughter of Thomas and Iva Lynch Lash. In 1935, she was united in marriage to
Wilbert E. Moses in Elizabeth, N.J. She was retired from RCA Manufacturing. She was a
member of Nixa Assembly of God and a 63-year member of Trinity Christian Center,
Elizabeth, N.J. before moving to Nixa. She was also a member of the Clark Senior
Citizen Organization. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three
sisters. Survivors include her husband, Wilbert; a son, Walley Moses, and his wife,
Debra, Springfield; two brothers, Marshall Lash and Howard Lash, and his wife, Marge,
both of Denville, N.J.; a sister, Essie Bollinger, Tucson, Ariz.; and two grandchildren,
Karri and Erynn Moses, Springfield. Services were held Monday, May 10, at Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa, with the Reverends Don Blansit and Herschel
Rosser officiating. Burial was in the Springfield National Cemetery.
Moses, Muriel Sarah (Campbell) 26 Jan 1912 - 15 Jan 2004 SN-L 18 Jan 2004 &
CCH-N 21 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of John & Eliza (Lawson) Campbell; married Archie Rex Moses 21 Sep
1908 - Oct 1998 ]
Muriel Sarah Moses, 91, Sparta, died at 9:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 26, 1912, in Christian
County, the daughter of John and Eliza (Lawson) Campbell. In 1930 she was united in
marriage to Archie Rex Moses and to this union two daughters were born. They shared
68 years of marriage together before Archie passed away in 1998. During her years in
Sparta she was a lifelong member of the Sparta Church of Christ where she participated
in all aspects of the church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and known as
"Granny" to the many children she cared for throughout the years. She was preceded in
death by her parents; husband Archie Rex Moses; daughter Doris Irene Moses; great
grandson Jonathon Butts; two brothers Raymond Campbell and Chess Campbell; and a
sister Linda Snider. Muriel is survived by her daughter, Dema Johns, Sparta; twin sister,
Pearl Campbell, Sparta; two granddaughters, Pam Beyers and husband Steve, Sparta, and
Deanna Butts and husband Randy, California, Mo.; three great-grandsons, Kevin Weter
and wife Karyn, Sparta, Travis Butts and wife Angie, Pompano Beach, Fla.; and Jeremy
Butts, California, Mo.; two great-granddaughters, Stephenie Reynolds and husband
Marcus, Bolivar, and Tara Butts, California, Mo.; two step-great-granddaughters; two
great-great-granddaughters; eight step-great-great-grandchildren; and many special nieces
and nephews whom she loved very much. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Jan. 19 in
Barnes Family Funeral Home with Dwayne Bray and Greely Kirkpatrick officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta. Visitation was from 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 18 in the
funeral home. The family request memorial donations to the Fair Haven Children's
Home, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

Moses, Samuel T. 2 Oct 1880 - 31 Oct 1949 CCR 3 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of George Washington & Mary Elizabeth Moses; married 13 Jul 1902 Ida
Florence Kissee 17 Aug 1883 - 8 Mar 1929; middle initial from tombstone & other
records]
Samuel E. Moses, 69, died suddenly Monday, Oct. 31, at his home in Sparta, MO,
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist Church of
which he was a member. Rev. Ross Carter officiated. In 1920 Mr. Moses was married to
Miss Ida Florence Kissee who preceded him in death twenty years ago. Survivors are
three of his six children, Mrs. Dorothy Bilyeu of Rogersville and Rex and Ernest Moses
of Sparta; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild; three brothers, Harry of
Ridgefield, CN, Bentley of Van Nuys, CA, and Frank of Springfield, MO; two sisters,
Mrs. Edith Walker of Las Angeles, CA and Mrs. George Hall of Leslie, AR. Burial was
in the Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Moses, Wilbert Edgar 4 Jan 1914 - 1 Apr 1999 CCH-N 7 Apr 1999
[Note: married first Muriel ; married second Rosetta]
Wilbert Edgar Moses, age 86, of Nixa, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 in Cox
Medical Center South; Springfield. He was born January 4, 1914 in Roselle, New Jersey.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Before retirement Mr.
Moses worked as a house painter. He was a member of Nixa Assembly of God Church.
His first wife, Muriel preceded him in death in 1993. Survivors include: his wife of five
years, Rosetta; a son, Walter Moses and his wife, Debbie, Springfield; two grandchildren,
Karri and Erynn Moses; four stepchildren, Rosemary Ford, Edgar Lee, Nancy Beers, and
Judith Moran; numerous step grandchildren, great- and great-great-grandchildren; a
brother, Derwin Moses; and a sister, Gail Hyatt. Funeral services were held 10 a.m.
Monday, April 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military honors provided by the
Veterans Memorial Team. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Morwood, Albert Alexander
1884 - 13 Dec 1962 CCR 20 Dec 1962 p5
URAVAN, Colo. - Albert Alexander Morwood, 78, of Amoret, Mo. the father of
Mrs. Joe Willoughby of Uravan, died at 6:05 p.m. last Thursday in his daughter’s home.
In ill health for some time, he came here five weeks ago. Mr. Morwood was born in
Mulberry, Mo. and spent his early life in the Amoret area. He later lived in Ozark, Mo for
30 years, then returned to Amoret. He was a retired barber. He was married in Amoret
June 2, 1909 to Hattie Cheshier. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving
in addition to Mrs. Willoughby are his wife; another daughter, Mrs. J. C. Harris of Rifle,
Colo.; a son L. J. Morwood of St. George, Utah; a brother, Harry Morwood of
Amsterdam, Mo; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Anderson of Amoret; 11 grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held in Rifle Sunday afternoon
under direction of Sowder Funeral Home
Moseley, Stella M. (Weisenberg) Nash Kessinger 23 Feb 1887 - 12 Feb 1974 OH 13
Mar 1974 p2

[Note: Daughter of Nolcy and Sallie A. Weisenberg; married first Ross Nash 22 Jun 1883
- 19 Feb 1913; married 19 May 1914 Thomas Jacob “Jake” Kessinger 29 May 1873 - 18
Feb 1922; married third ? Moseley; buried under name Kessinger]
Mrs. Stella Nash Kessinger Moseley passed away Feb. 12 in a Sacramento, Calif.
hospital at the age of 87 years after a long illness. Funeral services were held Feb. 14
under the directions of the Neuman Funeral Home in Sacramento. Following the services,
the body was cremated. The remains were received by the Adams Funeral Home for
burial in the family plot in the Prospect Cemetery southeast of Ozark. She was a native
of Missouri but moved to California about 30 years ago. Survivors include a daughter,
Mrs. Bircha Demuth, one granddaughter and one great granddaughter of Sacramento.
Mosher, Alfred, Rev. 1880 - 7 Mar 1954 CCR 11 Mar 1954 p5
[Note: married Dora Jane 6 Dec 1876 - 27 Jun 1964]
Funeral services for Alfred Mosher, 73, who died at his farm northeast of Hurley
on March 7, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev.
R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the Cemetery there under direction of Harris of
Clever. He was converted at an early age and was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1899
at Pleasant View Baptist Church near Highlandville. He taught school in Christian and
Stone Counties for a number of years before retiring to his farm near Hurley. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Dora Mosher, one daughter, Mrs. Alta Herrell of Kansas City, two
sisters and other relatives.
Moss, Judy Frances 2 Sep 1917 - 13 Jul 1998 Christian County Headliner-News
Judy Frances Moss, age 80, of Ozark, died Sunday, July 13, 1998, in James River
Care Center Springfield, Missouri. She was born September 2, 1917 in Mineola, Texas
and was the daughter of Yancy & Minnie (Epperson) Moss. Judy attended the Assembly
of God Bible School in Waxahatchie, Texas and became an ordained minister. She was
an evangelist and served as pastor for churches in Louisiana, Arkansas, Iowa and
Missouri fifty-five years. Survivors include a sister, Mauva Nunn, DeDoto, Texas; three
sisters-in-law, four nephews and three nieces; and a very good friend, Dorothy Marks,
Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and a sister. Funeral
services were Friday, July 17, in Slade O’Donnell Funeral Home, Leon, Iowa with Rev
Norman Tosten ad Rev, Dee Lynn officiating. Burial was in Corydon Cemetery,
Corydon, Iowa. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Mosten, Shelia L. (Rader) 9 Mar 1921 - 27 Aug 2004 SN-L 29 Aug 2004 & SN-L 30
Aug 2004
Shelia L. Mosten, age 83, of Clever, Mo., formerly of Long Beach, Calif., passed
away August 27, 2004, in the home. She will be remembered by family and friends
including a daughter and son-in-law, Margo and Dan Hudson; a son and daughter-in-law,
Forrest and Jody Mosten; her grandchildren, Jocelyn Hudson, Emily Hudson, Jordana
Mosten, Derek Grotzinger, Lorraine and Robert Bailey, Deanna and Dan Mooring, and
Michelle Hudson and Joel Scott; six great grandchildren; and brother and sisters-in-law,
Lila and Edward Rader, Sally and Alton Rader and F. Barry Rader and Karen McCready
Rader. There will be a memorial service at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 30, 2004, at Temple

Israel, 5910 S. Farm Road 193, Rogersville, MO 65747, followed by grave-side service at
Temple Israel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made
to Temple Israel.
Motsinger, Nelliebell (Schilling) 6 Oct 1915 - 31 Mar 1992 NNE 8 Apr 1992
[Note: Daughter of John & Emma (Butler) Schilling; married Emery Motsinger]
Nelliebell Motsinger, 76, Springfield, died Tuesday, March 31 in Springfield
Residential Center. She was born Oct. 5, 1915, at Schroder, Kan., the daughter of John
and Emma Butler Schilling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emery
Motsinger, in 1981 Mrs, Motsinger was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors
include three sons, John Schilling, Valley Center, Kan., Lee Schilling, Rogersville, and
Rollen Branch, Polk; two daughters, Patricia Patnaude, Reeds Spring, and Lodessa Smith,
Springfield; a stepson, Richard Redmon; Billings; three sisters, Dolly Toburen,
Watersville, Kan., Mildred Buck, Salem, Ore., and Vina Newman, Blue Rapids, Kan.; a
brother, Albert Schilling, Marshall; 16 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Larry Neil officiating, Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Mounts, Ben Carol 10 Feb 1918 - Jul 2004 SN-L 20 Jul 2004
Services for Mr. Ben Carol Mounts, age 86, of Ozark, will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday
in Church of the Nazarene, Ozark, with burial to follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Friends may call Thursday from 1 to 6 p.m. in the funeral home.
AND
Mounts, Ben Carol 10 Feb 1918 - 19 Jul 2004
CCH-N 28 July 2004
Ben Carol Mounts, 86, Ozark, Missouri, died Monday, July 19, 2004 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born February 10, 1918 in Kansas City, the son of Ben
Foraker Mounts and Mabel Belle (Bennett) Mounts. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II. On July 15, 1950 he and Betty Arlene Wells were united in
marriage. Mounts retired as a maintenance supervisor for Fitzgibbon Hospital, Marshall,
Mo. He was an active member of Church of the Nazarene in Marshall before moving to
Ozark in 1991. He was most recently a member of Church of the Nazarene in Ozark.
Survivors include: His wife, Betty; four children and their spouses, Paul and Kathy
Mounts, St. Louis, Stephen and Anita Mounts, Caruthers, Calif., Daniel and Beth
Mounts, Republic, and Mary Lynn and Ken Chamberlain, Ozark; six grandchildren,
Brian Mounts, Kathleen Mounts, Joshua Chamberlain, Heather Chamberlain, Jessica
Mounts, and Dylan Mounts. Funeral services were 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 23, in Church
of the Nazarene, Ozark, with Rev. Kenneth Chamberlain and Rev. Stephen Mounts
officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Mourning, Deborah Ann (Porter) 25 Jul 1958 - 25 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of Jammie & Virginia (Wade) Porter; married Kenny Mourning]
Deborah Ann (Porter) Mourning, 29, of Rogersville, died Saturday from injuries
received in an automobile accident. Services for Mrs. Mourning were held Tuesday in the
Marsh Funeral Home, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was in West

Finley Cemetery, Fordland. Mrs. Mourning was born July 25, 1958, to Jammie and
Virginia (Wade) Porter. She was a 1976 graduate of Logan-Rogersville High School, and
attended the West Finley Baptist Church. She was married to Kenny Mourning, who
survives of the home. Other survivors include a son, Jason Eugene Johns of Springfield; a
daughter, Heather April Long, Willard; her parents, Jammie and Virginia Porter,
Rogersville; two brothers, Jimmy Keith Porter and Scott Gene Porter, both of
Rogersville; a sister, Leah Cooper, Rogersville; her grandparents, George and Fern
Porter, Rogersville, Tom and Ilamae Smith, Springfield, and Mary Edna Wade,
Rogersville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mugley, Myrtle 11 Feb 1912 - 28 Nov 1981 OH 3 Dec 1981
Services for Myrtle Mugley, 69, Hollister, were held Dec. 1 in Whelchel Chapel
in Branson with the Rev. Richard Claar officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park,
Branson. Mrs. Mugley died Nov. 28 in Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, after a
short illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lou Sansom, Hollister, and Mrs.
Velma Rea, Columbia; three sisters, Mrs. Willie Birdwell, Walnut Shade, Mrs. Edith
Sims, Burney, Calif., and Mrs. Ruby Kissee, Billings; seven grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Branson Bible Church.
Mueller, Angela E. Apr 1972 - 1 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Steve & ? (?) Mueller]
OZARK - Graveside services for 9-month-old Angela E. Mueller, a daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Mueller of Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in National
Cemetery, with the Rev. Thomas McPlain officiating. The Mueller infant was found dead
in her bed Thursday.
Muilenburg, John A. 21 Nov 1892 - 27 Jan 1975 OH 30 Jan 1975 p11
[Note: married Lula 25 Feb 1903 - 29 Mar 1992]
SPARTA - John A. Muilenburg, 82, Sparta, died at 11 p.m. Monday at his home
after several months illness. A native of Hospers, Iowa, he came to Sparta in 1934 from
Pipestone, Minn. Mr. Muilenburg was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife,
Lula; a son, Earl and a daughter, Mrs. Henrietta Oreston, both of Sparta; a brother, Bass,
of Orange City, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Webeke, of Orange City, Iowa, Mrs.
Helen Webeke, Newell, Iowa. and Mrs. Mary VanBockel, Minneapolis, Minn; and 11
grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Muilenburg, John A. 21 Nov 1892 - 27 Jan 1975 OH 13 Feb 1975 p9
We would like to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors for their visits,
prayers, cards, food, flowers during the illness and death of our loved one. May God
richly bless each one of you. The Family of John Muilenburg
Mulkey, Janet C. 10 Dec 1947 - 27 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
Accident Proves Fatal
An Oklahoma woman died in a 8:40 motorcycle accident Friday about four miles
north on Ozark on Highway 65. Janet C. Mulkey of Bixby, Okla, was dead on arrival at
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Her husband, John B. Mulkey, 36, was also taken to

St. John’s for treatment of numerous abrasions and cuts. The highway patrol said the
accident occurred when Mulkey was slowing for a vehicle which was going to make a
left turn. Mulkey lost control, overturned on the highway and skidded off the right side of
the road.
Muller, Hildegard Emma (Halma) 9 Srp 1919 - 11 Jul 2004
Hildegard Emma Muller, 84, Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2004, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born to the late Louis and Elizabeth (Hohl) Halma in
New York City, NY on Sept. 9, 1919. Hildegard met and married Robert Leopold Oscar
Muller on Oct. 27, 1946, in New York City, NY. She worked as an executive secretary
for an office products company and Scholastic Magazine in Norwood, NJ. She was a
member of the Norwood Presbyterian Church, past president of the Norwood PTA, and
past secretary of the Norwood Senior Citizens Club. She was also a member of the
Stoneshire Ladies Group. Mrs. Muller was trained as a concert pianist and enjoyed oil
painting on canvas both floral stills and landscapes. Surviving are her children, Robert H.
Muller of Emporia, KS, Hildegard A. Danso of Boston, MA, and Elizabeth C. Muller of
Nixa, MO. She is also survived by her three grandsons, Andrew, Karl and Mark Danso,
all of Boston, MA. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2004, at 10 a.m.
in the Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service Rivermonte Chapel. The body will be
cremated and there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations
be made in Hildegard's name to the Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone,
Springfield, MO 65804, with envelopes provided at the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, July 16, 2004.
Muller, Saundra Lea (Ingenthron) 2 Jun 1946 - 16 Sep 2003 SN-L 21 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Homer T. & Agnes (Baker) Ingenthron; married Tommy Muller]
Funeral services for Saundra Lea Muller, 57, of Cedar Creek, will be held on
Monday, Sept. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Forsyth Whelchel Chapel with Father Richard Kellogg
officiating. Burial will be in Brown Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. in
the funeral home. Saundra Lea Muller departed this life on Sept. 16, 2003, in Cox South
Hospital, Springfield, Mo. She was born June 2, 1946, at Pine Ridge, Mo., to Homer T.
and Agnes (Baker) Ingenthron. She was a real estate broker and certified appraiser. She
was preceded in death by her parents and one niece. She is survived by her husband,
Tommy Muller of the home; one daughter, Jolena Heavin and husband of Ozark, Mo.;
two grandchildren, Brodie and Emile Heavin; four sisters, Pat Wright and husband Gale
of Ozark, Mo., Glessie Claybaugh and husband Ken of Arvada, Wyo., Jean Chorn and
husband Ernie of Stockton, Mo., and Sharon Brown of Republic, Mo.; two brothers,
Randall Ingenthron and wife Maxine of Taneyville, Mo., and Joey Ingenthron of Reeds
Spring, Mo.; and one aunt and uncle, Joy and H. R. Owen of Forsyth, Mo. Also surviving
are a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mullings, Lulu (?) Gurley 1882 - 22 Apr 1971
CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: married 1897 William E. Gurley; married 9 Jan 1960 Hosea G. Mullings]
Mrs. Lula Gurley Mullings, 88, Nixa, died at 8:12 p.m. Thursday in the Foster
Nursing Home in Springfield. A native of Wellington, Kan., she had lived near
Springfield and Nixa most of her life and was a member of the Presbyterian Church at

Glidewell. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Mamie Fly, Wichita,; a grandson and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the
Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Mt. Comfort Cemetery north of
Springfield.
Mullins, Mary E. (Bohm) 22 Dec 1899 - 15 May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Minnie (Zell) Bohm; married Marvin Mullins]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Mary Mullins, 75, Billings, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday at her
home of natural causes. Surviving are a sister, Miss Minnie Bohm, and two brothers,
Edward and William Bohm, all of the home. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Meadors
Chapel here with the Rev. Robert Cantrell officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Cemetery, Billings.
Mullins, Shelly Elizabeth (Brazell) 10 Jan 1965 - 17 Dec 2004 SN-L 21 Dec 2004
Shelly Elizabeth (Brazell) Mullins, 39, of Ozark, Missouri, died Friday,
December 17, 2004, in Springfield. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. today, December 21,
at Valley Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Garvin officiating, under direction of
Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, Arkansas. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Shelly was born January 10, 1965, in Harrison, Ark., the daughter of Jim and Wilma
Brazell.
Munger, Virginia (Creager) Dischner 10 Nov 1911 - 18 Nov 2006 SN-L 10 Dec 2006
[Note: married 1 Jan 1932 Forest A. Dischner; married Harold Munger]
Virginia (Dischner) Munger, age 95, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2006,
at her home in Nixa, Mo. Mrs. Munger was born in Elizabethtown, Ky., on November 10,
1911. In 1915 the family moved to St. Joseph, Missouri, where she graduated from
Benton High School in 1931. She married Forest A. Dischner on New Year's Day, 1932
and raised three children while working as a garment seamstress for Nelly Donn and Big
Smith in St. Joseph. Later she moved to Azusa, California, and remarried. She and her
second husband, Harold Munger, enjoyed many happy years in California. In 1981 she
returned alone to Springfield, Missouri, to be near her children and grandchildren. She
was predeceased by her son, Robert Dischner, and brothers, Ernest and Howard Creager.
She is survived by her daughter Evelyn Turner; son Donald Dischner; and brother James
Creager. She was proud to be a grandmother and is survived by eight grandchildren and
10 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Greenlawn Cemetery in
Springfield, Mo., on November 22, 2006.
Munhollon, Elsie Juanita (Geren) 22 Nov 1922 - 24 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Elsie Geren; married 1940 Barney E. Munhollon]
Elsie Juanita Munhollon was born November 22, 1922. The daughter of Earl and
Elsie Geren went home to be with her Heavenly Father March 24, 2006, joining a host of
friends and family gone on before. Mom never complained during the last five months of
illness. She lived in the Springfield-Nixa area all of her life and at the time of her passing
she was a faithful member of North Nixa Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving
mother and good friend. She enjoyed gardening, singing, sewing, scrap booking and
fishing. She always had a very special love of Southern Gospel music and songs about

our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone and was
a blessing to everyone she met. She has left a great void in all of our lives but we will
meet her again. She was the best mom ever. She is survived by her husband of 65 years,
Barney E. Munhollon, of Nixa; her children, Susie and husband, Gary Scott, of
Springfield, Barney Leon Munhollon and wife, Kay, of Nixa; one sister, Stella Williams
of Mississippi; one granddaughter, Angela Munhollon and companion, Todd Hill, of
Indiana; four grandsons, Barney Lee Munhollon and wife, Lori, of Nixa, Jon Teague of
Nixa, Nathan Teague and companion, Julie Graham, of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Chris
Teague of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Alea Applegate of Webb City, Alicia
and Laura Munhollon of Nixa; and numerous other extended family members. Memorial
services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Greenlawn South with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery. A very special thanks to Hospice; to Ann,
Janet, Sandy, and Jean: You all made it possible for Mom to be at home with family the
last five months, not to leave out the many friends and neighbors that provided your
support--Thank you so much-from the family.
Munhollon, Harry E. 5 Mar 1914 - 5 Jun 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
Rites were pending Tuesday for Harry E. Munhollon, 65, Springfield, father of
Mrs. Shirley Hall, Rogersville, Mr. Munhollon died Tuesday after a short illness.
Munn, Josephine 1922 - 22 May 2006 SN-L 24 May 2006
Mrs. Josephine Munn, age 83, passed away on Monday in Buffalo. A graveside
funeral will be at 10 a.m. today in Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Munsil, Mary (Holmberg) 1878 - 10 Sep 1968 CCR 12 Sep 1968 p8
Mrs. Mary Munsil, 90, Ozark, died Tuesday at 6 a.m. at the home of a daughter,
Mrs. W. J. Rosenow, Ozark. Other survivors are a son, J. Willard, Centerville, S. D.; a
brother, Fred Holmberg, Centerville and one grandson. Mrs. Munsil was a member of the
First Baptist Church, Centerville, S. D. She was a past grand matron of the Opal Rebekah
Lodge in Centerville. The body was in Adams Funeral Home W3ednesday and then sent
to Wass Home for Funerals in Centerville for services.
Munsil, Rufus William
1874 - 22 Feb 1958 CCR 13 Mar 1958
Funeral services for Rufus William Munsil, 84, who died Feb, 22 at his home at
Centerville, S. D. were attended by his daughter, Mrs. Caryl Rosenow of Ozark. A retired
farmer, his death followed a stroke suffered Feb. 1. Other survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Mary Munsil, one son, J. Willard Munsil of Centerville; and one brother, Dr. Audrey J.
Munsil of Malibu, Calif..
Murley, Joseph James 29 Dec 1899 - 28 Nov 1953 CCR 3 Dec 1953 p5
On Monday, Nov 30, at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark, friends and relatives
paid their last respects to Joseph James Murley, 53, owner and manager of the Farmers
Exchange of Sparta. The Reverend Howard Meadows delivered the funeral sermon, and
Masonic rites were conducted at the graveside at Sparta Cemetery. Born December 29,
1999 at Mount Serrat, Mo., the son of George and Jennie Murley, he passed away in St.

Johns Hospital, Springfield on November 28, 1953, following a lengthy illness. Since the
age of 18, he had been a member of the Methodist Church at Mount Serrat, Mo. and was
a Shriner with membership in Kansas city. In 1919 he was married to Mary Blanche
Horn of Kingsville, Mo. For several years, they made their home at Cornelia, Mo. where
he had been a merchant. In 1947, they moved to Sparta where he owned and operated the
Farmers Exchange until his death. Surviving are his wife, Blanche, a son, Marion of
Windsor, Mo. a daughter, Betty Davidson of the home; his father, one brother, George of
Oakland, Calif. two sisters, Eunice Watson of Sparta and Mrs. Gladys Hromek of Mount
Serrat; and three grandchildren. To those who knew him best, he leaves the memory of
one given to true charity, devoted to high moral principles and possessor of a never to be
forgotten courage.
Murphy, Ada (Cook)
1883 - 30 Sep 1966 CCR 6 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of William and Nancy Jane (McCoy) Cook]
Graveside services for Mrs. Ada Cook Murphy, 83, Wichita, a former Ozark and
Springfield resident, were at 1 p.m. Monday in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield under
direction of Jewell E. Windle. Dr. Thomas Field officiated. Mrs. Murphy who died
Friday, Sept. 30, moved to Wichita in 1928 and was the wife of the late Jude Murphy.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Helen Epps, Wichita, Mrs. Pauline Hudson,
Seattle, and Mrs. William Arne, Issaquah, Wash.,; two sisters, Mrs. Freeman Wasson and
Mrs. Jean McMahon, both of Springfield; a brother, Homer C. Cook, Ozark; seven
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Murphy, Carolyn Sue (Bukowski) 1963 - 4 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of Jim & ? (?) Bukowski; married Donald Murphy]
Carolyn Sue Murphy, 24, died Dec. 4 at her home in Nixa. A Scripture Service
was held for Mrs. Murphy at the Adams Chapel Sunday, with the Rev. Ed Eftink
officiating. Burial was in Lorain, Ohio. Mrs. Murphy's survivors include her husband,
Donald, of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bukowski, Lorain, Ohio; and two
brothers, Bryan and James, both of Lorain, Ohio.
Murphy, Huber H. 28 Jul 1900 - 23 Apr 1963 CCR 25 Apr 1963
[Note: name on 1910 census and tombstone Huber; Son of Nathaniel J. & Emma A.
(Cox) Murphy; married Iva Fisher]
Hubert H. Murphy, 62, of Sunshine Acres, died Tuesday afternoon at Handley
Hospital. Born in Christian County, he had lived in Springfield 62 years and was a retired
mechanic. Mr. Murphy was a member of the Church of Christ and Indoor Sports Club.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. George Carden, Route 2, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Freda
Glidewell, 2525 Luster, Springfield; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at
3:30 p.m. today in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with John H. Alley officiating. Burial
was in Weaver Cemetery near Ozark.
Murphy, Jeanie V. (Perryman) Green 11 Mar 1953 - 10 Aug 2004 SN-L 12 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Bonnie (King) Perryman; married ? Green; married David
Murphy]

Jeanie V. Murphy-Green, 51, Republic, Mo., passed away from cancer early
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2004, in her home near Republic. She was born in Webster County,
Mo., to Bill and Bonnie (King) Perryman. Jeanie had been a quality control inspector
with Litton Industries, Springfield, for several years. She held a lifetime membership
with the Fox Trotting Association and attended Grace Life Fellowship Church in
Springfield. Jeanie's first priority was always her sons, Brad and Mike. The last three
years of her life was spent caring for Brad, who passed away at 26 years of age on July 2,
2004, following a long battle with cancer. Others preceding her in death were her
husband, David Murphy in August 2002, and her parents. She is survived by a son and
wife, Mike and Melissa Green, Ozark, Mo.; a brother and wife, Dave and Judy Perryman,
Conway, Mo.; other relatives; and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Vic Horton
officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 6 t o8
p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Murphy, Margaret F. (Farrington) 15 Nov 1908 - 6 Dec 1990 OH 13 Dec 1990
Margaret F. Murphy, 82, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990 in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. A short-time resident of Ozark, she had spent most her life in Ohio, Michigan and
Florida. Before retirement she had been employed as a nurse's aid. Survivors include a
daughter, Doris W Wittenbach, Tucson, Ariz.; two sons, Gilbert Murphy II and James
Murphy, both of California; a brother, David Farrington, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; a sister,
Thelma Ashton, state of Ohio; and eight grandchildren, including Jerri Lynn Hansen,
Reeds Spring. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No
services are planned at this time.
Murphy, Mary (Davis) 25 May 1905 - 23 Jan 1992 OH 6 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of William Wesley & Mary Hazel (Ware) Davis; married Loy Murphy 9
May 1902 - Nov 1970]
Mary Murphy, 86, Harrison, Ark., died Thursday, Jan. 23, 1992 at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born May 25, 1905 at Omaha, Ark., the daughter of
William Wesley and Mary Hazel Ware Davis. She was a cook at Bergman School. She
was a member of the Pine Street Missionary Baptist Church of Harrison. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Loy Murphy, a brother and three sisters. Survivors
include three sons, J. Lee Murphy, Harrison, Joe Walter Murphy, Ozark, and Jimmy Dale
Murphy, Republic; a daughter, Ava Doris Kindall, Gladstone; two sisters, Fanny Skaggs,
Harrison, Ark,, and Goldie Dykes, Jay, Okla.; seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Jan. 27 at Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison.
Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery.
Murphy, Mary Pat 15 Apr 1947 - 7 Sep 2004 CCH-N 27 Oct 2004
Mary Pat Murphy was born in Brooklyn, N.Y April 16, 1947. She died in her
home in Seabrook, Texas Sept. 7, 2004. Mary Pat is survived by her husband, Richard L.
Murphy, Seabrook, Texas; three sons, Richard R., Andrew and Christopher, all of
Seabrook; three sisters and three brothers, all of Brooklyn, N.Y A memorial service was
held in Seabrook on Sept. 11, 2004. Graveside services were held in Springfield at 11
a.m. Oct. 25 at Greenlawn North. The Rev. David Massey Brown officiated.

Murphy, Laura (Cook)
1887 - 5 Feb 1962
CCR 8 Feb 1962
Mrs. Laura Murphy, 74, a former resident of Springfield, died Monday at San
Diego. She was the widow of the Rev. C. N. Murphy, a Baptist minister. Survivors
include a son, Glen; and two daughters, Mrs. Don Smith and Mrs. Harry Alspaugh, all of
San Diego; a brother, Homer Cook of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Jude Murphy of Wichita,
Mrs. J. W. McMahan of 307 North Golden, and Mrs. Freeman Wasson, 720 Mt. Vernon,
Springfield and seven grandchildren.
The body will be returned to Springfield for
services Friday afternoon at 2:30 in the Herman-Lohmeyer Funeral Chapel with burial in
the Hazelwood Cemetery.
Murphy, Wanita B. (Murphy) McGehee 17 Jul 1913 - 18 Aug 1967 CCR 24 Aug
1967 p1
Mrs. Wanita B. Murphy, 54, of Springfield, died at 4:30 p.m. Friday in Ellis
Fischel Hospital in Columbia. A resident of Springfield six years, Mrs. Murphy had lived
in Richards, Nevada and Aurora. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Marie F. Stone,
Springfield; a son, Walter N., McGehee, Nevada her mother, Mrs. Welcome C. Murphy,
Nevada; a brother, Clifford F. Murphy, Nevada; and three grandchildren. Private funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery northeast of Ozark.
Murphy, William Hill Sep 1898 - 6 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Son of Nathaniel & Emma Murphy; married Leola B. ]
William Hill Murphy, 51, resident of Springfield for the past 31 years and a native
of Ozark, died Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a heart attack. His
residence was at 1855 Roanoke. Mr. Murphy was employed as a car salesman. He was a
veteran of the first world war and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his
widow, Mrs. Leola B. Murphy of the home, his mother, Mrs. Emma Murphy of 1133
East Sunshine, a stepson, Robert C. Watt of the home; a stepdaughter, Miss Kathryn
Watt, of the home; two brothers, Connie Murphy of San Diego, Calif.; and Hubert H.
Murphy of 455 West Locust, and a sister, Mrs. Lee Glidewell of 133 East Sunshine.
Murphy, William J. 5 Nov 1936 - 29 Jan 2005 SN-L 1 Feb 2005
William J. Murphy, 68, Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2005. He was
born November 5, 1936, in Runnemeade, N.J. On June 6, 1959, he and Mildred Evelyn
Davis were united in marriage. Mr. Murphy retired from the U.S. Army after 22 years of
service. He also retired from 3-M following 23 years of employment. He loved his family
and enjoyed being with his grandkids whenever he could. He also liked to hunt and fish
with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; four children William J.
Murphy, Jr. and his wife Lorrie, California City, Calif., Pam Collette and her husband
Ernie, Springfield, Michael Murphy, Billings, and Sandra Smith and her husband Randy,
Sparta; grandchildren Taylor, Josh, and Brooke; and brothers Walter Murphy, Pa., and
Robert Murphy, N.J. His parents and two sisters, Dorothy and Shirley preceded him in
death. Funeral services are at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial with full military honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Friends may

call the funeral home from 3 to 7 p.m. today for viewing. Memorial contributions may be
made to St. John's Hospice Care or the American Cancer Society.
Murray, Bernard Albert 13 Dec 1925 - 29 Apr 2004 SN-L 2 May 2004
[Note: Son of Albert Joseph & Eleanor (Lafoe) Murray; married Beverly Blanch]
Bernard Albert Murray, 78, Ozark, passed away at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, April 29,
2004, in St. John's Hospital. He was born December 13, 1925, in Northampton, Mass.,
the son of Albert Joseph and Eleanor Lafoe Murray. He is survived by his wife, Beverly
Blanch Murray, of the home, three sons, three daughters, one sister, eighteen
grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. Graveside services with full military
honors will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2004, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery
under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Murray, Edith L. (Stevenson) 9 Feb 1911 - 9 Mar 1993 OH 10 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of William & Lela (Hilderbrand) Stevenson]
Edith L. Murray, 82, Springfield, died March 9, 1993 at 12:07 a.m., in St. John's
Hospital, after a short illness. She was born Feb. 9, 1911 in Springfield, the daughter of
William and Lela Hilderbrand Stevenson. She was a loyal member of College Street
Baptist Church. She was owner of Royal Beauty and Barber Supply for 33 years. She was
recognized in Who's Who in Missouri as distinguished citizen of the state of Missouri in
1974. she was preceded in death by mother and father; one brother, Thomas; two sisters,
Willie McDonnel and Irene Bass. She is survived by three sisters and their husbands,
Dorothy and Arvil Lee Dixon, Pearl and Warren Stepp and Allene and Oscar Owen, all
of Springfield. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, in Greenlawn South Funeral
Home. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. Burial will be in
White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial gifts may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Murray, Mary Elizabeth (Powers) 28 Jun 1922 - 20 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of John & Nomel Powers; married Wilbur Murray]
Mary Elizabeth Murray, 80, Nixa, MO, died at 12:26 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2002
in Christian Health Care Center at Nixa. The daughter of John and Nomel Powers, she
was born June 28, 1922 in Ozark, MO. Mary was a retired operator/clerk for S.W. Bell
Telephone Co., retiring after 30 years of service. She was a member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and the Telephone Pioneers. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Wilbur in 2000. She is survived by a brother and his wife, Paul and Lou
Powers; two sisters, Katy Meier, Highlandville, MO, and Betty Powers, Ozark, MO; and
several nieces and nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002 in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with
Bishop John Carr officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the
funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield. Springfield News-Leader, December 22, 2002.
Murray, Sebastian 3 Jul 2006 - 3 July 2006 SN-L 6 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Jason & Ixchel (Hernandez) Murray]
Sebastian Murray, infant son of Jason and Ixchel Murray, Springfield, came
silently into this world at Cox South Hospital on Monday, July 3. Sebastian is survived

by his parents; his brother, Andre; grandparents, Gary and Macanna Murray, Nixa, and
Dr. Javier Jose-Alvarez Hernandez and Maria Del Refugio Duenas Ortiz, Guadalajara,
Jalisco, Mexico. A private graveside service will be held at Patterson Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Father John Braun officiating.
Murray, William Ott
1884 - 10 Feb 1964 CCR 13 Feb 1964 p1
Funeral services for William Murray Ott, 79, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Rock
Prairie Baptist church, with the Rev. Amos Jackson officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery with Butler in charge. Mr. Murray, who died Friday at his farm home near
Pleasant Hope, had lived in the Pleasant Hope community all his life. He is survived by
his wife, Gola; seven sons, Roscoe and Billy Ray, both of Springfield, Jim, Gene and
Fred, all of Red Top, Jack Pleasant Hope and John, Nixa; five daughters, Mrs. Ruth
Mayfield,., Mrs. Peggy Jones and Mrs. Jainie Duff, all of Pleasant Hope, Mrs. Maxine
Bolin, Highlandville and Mrs. Betty Trantelange, Allentown, Pa. and 19 grandchildren
and four great grandchildren.
Musick, Ardell C. “Dell” (Zimmerman) 31 Jul 1918 - 20 Jan 2004
CCH-N 26 Jan
2004
Ardell C. "Dell" Musick, 91, Stockton, a homemaker, died Tuesday, Jan. 20,
2004, at her home. She was born July 31, 1918, in Quincy, Ill., to Otto W. and Martha
"Hattie" Dunn Zimmerman. She married Russell Musick Oct. 12, 1952, in California,
where they lived until 1974 when they returned to the Midwest, choosing Stockton as
their home. Survivors include a brother, Joe Zimmerman; three sisters, Jennie Kemner
and Carlene Kemner, both of Quincy, Ill., and Hilda Larson of Moline, Ill.; several nieces
and nephews; many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews; and four very special
people, Jerry, Fred, Ethan and Eli McKeehan. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Russell; her parents; an infant brother; and a nephew. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan.
23, at Brumback Funeral Home, with burial in Stockton Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand
2004
Musgrave, Ada Mae (Turner)
13 Jul 1888 - 26 Nov 1969 CCR 4 Dec 1969 p8
[Note: married Ross E. Musgrave 23 Oct 1882 - 27 Oct 1962]
Mrs. Mae Musgrave, 81, a former resident of Ozark, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 26, in Lenoir Memorial Home, Columbia, following a short illness. Mrs. Musgrave
was the widow of the Rev. Ross E. Musgrave, who pastored several Christian churches in
southwest Missouri prior to their retirement on a farm south of Ozark in 1954. Survivors
include on son, Ross E. Musgrave, Jr. of Highland, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Marguerite
White, Northbrook, Ill. and Mrs. Marian Faust, St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Muriel
McLuen, Seattle, Wash.; one brother, William Turner, state of Oregon; and seven
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Selmore Christian Church
with the Revs. Michael McGinnis and C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Musgrave, Ross E., Rev. 23 Oct 1882 - 27 Oct 1962 CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1
Funeral services for the Rev. Ross E. Musgrave, 80, of route 1, Ozark, who died
Saturday, Oct.. 27 while visiting in Columbia, Mo. were held Tuesday at Selmore

Christian Church, with the Rev. Cecil Swinehart officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of Hardon County,
Iowa, Rev. Musgrave graduated from Drake University at Des Moines in 1909 and on
Dec. 25 of that year was married to Ada Mae Turner of Panora, Iowa. The Musgraves
were called to International Falls, Minn. where they were engaged in missionary work on
both sides of the Canadian border. Following World War I, Rev. Musgrave held
pastorates in Iowa, Oklahoma and Missouri and in 1936 moved to Columbia, Mo., from
which point he engaged in general evangelism, conducting over 100 meeting in a fiveyear period. At the advent of World War II, he moved to Christian County, holding
pastorates in the Christian Churches of Ozark, Selmore and Clever. He enjoyed semiretirement on his farm southeast of Ozark, although he continued in an active ministry
until his death. He spoke to the Ozark First Christian Church on Sept. 30 and members of
his former congregation commented on the force and eloquence of his sermon. He
brought a message to the congregation at Mt. Sinai in Webster County the Sunday
preceding his death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ada Mae Musgrave of the home; a
son, Ross E., Musgrave, Jr. of Highland, Ind.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles E. White of
Northbrook, Ill. and Mrs. Howard Faust of St. Louis, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. John
Callaway and Mrs. Lawrence Barton, both residents of Iowa and seven grandchildren.
Musser, Dewey G. 9 Mar 1896 - 9 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
Dewey Musser, 92, of Rogersville, died at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 in his home following
a short illness. Services for Mr. Musser were held Tuesday, Feb. 14 in the Craig-HurttBradley Chapel, Mountain Grove. Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery. Mr.
Musser was a retired farmer:
Myer, Robert Michael 26 Jan 1971 - 27 May 2006 SN-L 31 May 2006
[Note: Son of Robert Eugene & Harriett (Crain) Myer; married Catherine]
Robert Michael Myer, 35, Billings, passed away at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, May 27,
2006, in his home. He was born January 26, 1971, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Robert
Eugene and Harriett (Crain) Myer. Robert graduated from Reeds Spring High School in
1990, and he served in the United States Navy from 1990 to 1993. Robert is survived by
his wife, Catherine Myer; son, Bryndon, who attends St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
Church; parents, Robert and Harriett Myer; grandparents, Elton and Marion Myer;
stepchildren, Jaimes Antley, Christy Antley, Doug Antley, Ben Antley, Cynthia Lampe,
Patricia Starr, and Shaun Antley; 10 step grandchildren; sisters, Karen Ross and Jennifer
Myer; nieces, Vanessa and Jessica; and uncle, Harold Myer. Memorial Mass will be at 10
a.m. Friday, June 2, 2006, in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Msgr.
Thomas Reidy celebrant. There will also be funeral services at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 2,
2006, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with Rev. Frank Bostic
officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. If desired, memorial
contributions may be made to the Shriners Childrens Hospital, 2001 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63131-3597 or Make-a-Wish Foundation, 1510 W. Elfindale Springfield,
MO 65807. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Myers, Claude Omer 25 Nov 1885 - 27 Dec 1948 CCR 30 Dec 1948

[Note: Son of William & Margaret Jane (Cannon) Meyers; married 10 Dec 1909 Lillian
G. Brown 27 Aug 1885 - Dec 1965]
Claude Omer Meyers was born to William and Margaret Meyers Nov. 25, 1885,
in Nixa, Mo., and died Dec. 27, 1948, at the age of 63 years. He was a lifelong resident of
Missouri. He was united in marriage to Lillian Brown Sept. 10, 1909 and to this union
were born five children. One infant son preceded him in death. Survivors include the
widow, Lillian, two sons, Carl Meyers of Nixa and Jack Meyers of Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Ionia Deulen of Springfield and Miss Ola Meyers of St. Louis, Mo.; two
sisters, Mrs. Audie Summers and Mae Nickles, both of Springfield; one brother, Roy
Meyers of Springfield; two grandchildren, Stephen and Deborah Deulen of Springfield;
other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2
o’clock in the Nixa Christian church with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was
made in Payne cemetery north of Nixa under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral
Home of Nixa.
Myers, Clifford Leroy 22 Oct 1922 - 1 Apr 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: Son of Fred & Mildred (Skidmore) Myers; married 1983 Ruth (Holliday) Voss]
Clifford Leroy Myers, age 77, of Highlandville, Missouri, died Saturday, April 1,
2000 in his home. He was born October 22, 1922 in Rock Island, Illinois and was the son
of Fred and Mildred (Skidmore) Myers. His parents preceded him in death as well as a
sister, Doris Mahaffy. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the World
War II. In 1973 he and Ruth Holliday Voss were married. In 1983 he retired from M.A.
Ford in Davenport, Iowa. They had been living in Missouri for thirteen years, where Mr.
Myers had been a avid woodcarver and gardener. He loved the time he could spend close
to God and nature. Mr. Myers was a member of Springfield, Missouri Ex-P.O.W. and
Disabled Veterans. He had also been a member of Moose Lodge #28 in Davenport.
Survivors include: his wife, Ruth; a sister, Harriett Ashby, Monmouth, Illinois; several
nieces and nephews. Visitation was from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, followed by a funeral services at 6:30 p.m. with Max Bodenhausen
officiating. Services in Davenport, Iowa include visitation from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April
6 in the Runge Mortuary. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Davenport
Memorial Park Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made
to Ozark Whittlers and Woodcarvers in Mr. Myers' name for a competitive award each
year at the fair.
Myers, D. Fern (Elliott) 23 Oct 1916 - 8 Aug 2004 SN-L 11 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of John William & Mary Jane (Spurlock) Elliott; married 28 May 1943
Leonard J. Myers]
D. Fern Elliott Myers passed away Aug. 8, 2004, at her home near Ozark after a
long illness. She was born Oct. 23, 1916, in Tarkio, MO, to John William and Mary Jane
Spurlock Elliott. On May 28, 1943, she was united in marriage to Leonard J. Myers. Of
this union, two daughters were born. The family moved to Springfield from Douglas
County in 1952. A lifelong homemaker, she also pursued her quest for education and
earned her Licensed Practical Nurse degree in 1963. She has lived near Ozark since 1968.
Her parents and one brother, Alfred Elliott and three sisters, Lyla Bridges, Leona
Newcomer and Mildred Van Schoiack, preceded her in death. She is survived by her

husband, Leonard J. Myers; one brother, John Dorrell Elliott; three sisters, Mayme
Brown, TN, Lois Barclay, Roseville, CA, and Norma Gray, Cabool; her daughters, Sue
Walker and her husband, John, Dallas, TX, and Marcia Crandall and her husband, Don,
Linn Creek; four grandchildren, Jeff Walker, Richmond, VA, Tara McNamara Roberts,
Santa Clarita, CA, MSgt. Scott Crandall, Spangalem AFB, Germany, and Angela
Mulkey, Morton, IL; and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 12, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with burial in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Myers, David L. 17 Jan 1932 - 26 Jun 1971 CCR 1 Jul 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Othor & ? (Bamberger) Myers; married Sue]
David L. Myers, 39, of Sparta, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center
after a long illness. Mr. Myers was a native of the Brookline area and had lived in the
Ozark community for the past 11 years. He was employed by Fasco Industries at the time
of his death. He and his wife Sue, who survives, were state licensed foster parents and
cared for 21 foster children during the past 10 years. Mr. Myers was a member of Center
Point Church of Christ and was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his
wife, Sue; three daughters, Linda, Teresa, and Sarah, all of the home; his father, Othor
Myers, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Mary Fowler, Springfield; and his maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Grace Baumberger, Ash Grove. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday at the Harris Chapel with Evangelist Charles Perry officiating. Burial was in
Brookline Cemetery.
Myers, Dorothy Marie (McKelvey) 8 Nov 1927 - 17 Jun 1991 NN-E 20 Jun 1991
D. Marie Myers, 63, Highlandville, died at 12:55 p.m. Monday, June 17, 1991, in
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood. Arrangements
will be announced by Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Myers, Dorothy Marie (McKelvey) 8 Nov 1927 - 17 Jun 1991 NN-E 27 Jun 1991
[Note: Daughter of Spearman & Ethel McKelvey; married 24 Mar 1926 Glen Willard
Myers 19 Sep 1922 - 30 Jun 2002]
Dorothy Marie Meyers, 63, Highlandville, died Monday, June 17, 1991, at
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Ft. Leonard Wood. She was born
Nov. 8, 1927, at Elvins, Mo., and was the daughter of Spearman and Ethel McKelvey.
She grew up in St. Louis. On March 24, 1946, she married Glen Willard Myers. During
his military career they lived in Alaska, Germany, Texas, Washington state and Virginia.
They had made their home in Highlandville for the past two years. She was a member of
the DAV Women's Auxiliary, Forsyth. Survivors include her husband, Glen; three sons,
Daniel Myers, Highlandville, Arthur Myers, and his wife, Doris, Rolla, and Willard
Myers, and his wife, Connie, Willard; two brothers, Paul McKelvey, Mineral Point, Mo.,
and Bill McKelvey, Danville, Ill.; a sister, Betty Cillo, St. Louis; and three grandchildren,
Bryan, Glenda and Zebulon Myers. The funeral was Thursday, June 20, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold E. Spradling officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery.
Myers, Eva May

12 Aug 1876 - 7 Mar 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5

Funeral services for Mrs. Eva May Myers, 81, who died March 4 at her home five
miles southwest of Nixa, with Rev. J. Edward Daugherty and Rev. John Witmer
officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. A native of Illinois, she moved to
Missouri in 1936. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include one
son, Vernon Myers of the home; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren and
one sister, Mrs. Pearl Cawthron of Salado, Texas.
Myers, John Worthy 9 Jun 1875 - 12 Nov 1956 CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
Funeral services for John Worthy Myers, 81 who died November 10 at his farm
home southwest of Nixa, were held Monday, Nov, 12 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Nixa, with Rev. Charles Boatman and Rev. John Whitmer officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. Myers came to Christian County in
1936 and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva
May Myers; and adopted son, Vernon C. Myers of the home; three grandchildren, two
great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Myers, Martha (Williams) 1 Sep 1927 - 7 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: married Murray Myers]
Mrs. Murry Myers, who had two brothers living in Nixa, died Monday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center of an unexpected illness. She was 51. The brothers are
Fred Ann Curtice Williams. A former Springfield resident, Mrs. Myers had lived in
Columbia for the past three years. Services were held Wednesday in the Klingner Chapel
and burial was in Wesley Chapel Cemetery.
Myers, Robert Ernest 4 Mar 1942 - 6 Feb 2003 CCH-N 12 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Ernest & Frances (Haskett) Myers; married 1988 Judy]
Robert Ernest Myers, age 60, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2003 in
Cox South Hospital. He was born March 4, 1942 in Yankton, South Dakota, the son of
Ernest and Frances (Haskett) Myers. He was a salesman for several companies
throughout his career. A fun loving person, he lived life to the fullest. Survivors include
his wife of fourteen years, Judy; a brother, James R. Myers, Austin, TX; a sister,
Katheryn Ann Myers, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; three stepsons, William R. Farrant and
Scott M. Farrant, both of Frankfort, KS, and Kirk D. Farrant, Manhattan, KS; two step
grandchildren, Dakota W. and Casey D. Farrant; a nephew, Robert E. Myers, Cedar Park,
TX; and a great-niece, Tawni Myers. His parents preceded him in death. No services are
planned. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Myers, Rose Anna (Snow) 8 Apr 1950 - 16 Oct 1998 CCH-N 4 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of Samuel James & Ruby Snow; married 4 Sep 1971 Dennis Myers]
Rose Anna Snow Myers, age 48, of Ozark, went to be with the Lord on Friday,
October 16, while a patient in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born
April 8, 1950 in Pangburn, Arkansas and was the daughter of Samuel James and Ruby
Snow. Rose graduated from Pangburn High School in 1968, and attended the Ozark Bible
Institute in Neosho. She was a member of the first graduating class in 1971 from that
college. On September 4, 1971 she and Dennis Myers were married. She was a member
of Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church in Blue Eye. Rose was employed by Springfield

Aluminum in Nixa, and also worked part time as receptionist at H&R Block in
Springfield, during tax season. Survivors include: her husband, Dennis; two sons, Philip
D. Myers (born 10-9-72), and Patrick D. Myers (born 5-14-77), both of Ozark; her
mother, Ruby Snow, Heber Springs, Arkansas; two sisters, Marjorie Short, Ponotoc,
Mississippi, and Mary Martin, Heber Springs, Arkansas; five brothers, Robert Snow,
Ward, Arkansas, Donald Snow, Neosho, Samuel Snow, Stuttgart, Arkansas, Thomas
Snow, Heber Springs, Arkansas, and Philip Snow, Idabel, Oklahoma; her loved ones also
include nineteen nephews; six nieces; five great nephews; and thirteen great nieces. Her
final memorial service was 2 p.m. Monday, October 19, at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Billy Rogers and Rev. T. Gene Canter officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, north of Ozark
Myers, Ruth Ester (Holliday) Voss 2 Jul 1920 - 4 Nov 2006 SN-L 7 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Floyd & Edna (Fullerton) Holliday; married Edward W. Voss who
died 1966; married Clifford L. Myers who died 2000]
Ruth Ester Myers, age 86, of Highlandville, died Saturday, November 4, 2006, in
St. John's Hospital. She was born July 2, 1920, at Summit, Iowa, to Floyd and Edna
Fullerton Holliday. In 1942, she and Edward W. Voss were married in Davenport, Iowa.
He preceded Ruth in death in 1966. Ruth married Clifford L. Myers in 1973. Clifford
preceded her in death in 2000. Ruth was past president of the Davenport Womens Club
and a member of the Nixa Womens Club. She served as Queen of the Red Hattitude Gals
Chapter of the Red Hat Society. Ruth was an artist and craft person. She worked at
Yonkers Department Store and was a homemaker. She was a classy lady with a sharp
mind and wit who always had a project going. Ruth enjoyed living independently. She
loved living each day and kept up daily with what was happening in the world. Survivors
include a sister-in-law, Harriett Ashby, Monmouth, Iowa, and nieces and nephews. Ruth
was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marie Holliday and Edith Baer; a
brother, Floyd Holliday, III; and a sister-in-law, Doris McLafferty. A funeral service will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with visitation
immediately before the service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be on Friday in Davenport
Memorial Park Cemetery, Davenport Iowa.
Myers, Theodore
age 25
Funeral services for Theodore Myers, 25, Route 1, Nixa, who died as a result of
an auto accident near Nixa Sunday morning, will be conducted at 3 o’clock this afternoon
in the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery.
Kenneth Brewer, 21, of near Galloway, who suffered internal injuries is in fair condition,
nurses at St. John’s Hospital said last night. He is given a chance to recover. Bert
Maynard, 47-year-old Nixa carpenter who died instantly in the crash was buried Monday.
Myers was riding with Herman McConnell, 20, Nixa, while Maynard and his daughter,
Ruth, 15, were in Brewer’s machine. McConnell and the girl suffered minor cuts and
bruises.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Myers, Vernon Cole 1900 - 14 Jan 1963 CCR 24 Jan 1963

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here for Vernon C.
Myers, 62, who died Monday, Jan. 14, in Springfield Baptist Hospital. The Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiated, and burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Mr. Myers, a lifelong
resident of Nixa, is survived by his wife, Marie, of the home; a son, Vernon, Jr., Klamath,
Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Ellen Linebaugh, Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Eva Ruth Kinnee,
address unknown; and seven grandchildren.
Myers, Vernon Cole “Jim”, Jr. 16 Nov 1938 - 10 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: married Nancy]
Vernon Cole "Jim" Myers; Jr., 50, of Clarksville, Arkansas, formerly of Nixa,
died at 1:30 a.m. June 10 at Johnson County Regional Hospital in Clarksville. Services
for Mr. Myers were held June 12 at Harris Funeral Home in Nixa with the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery. Mr. Myers was born and raised in
the Nixa area He was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church in Duncan, Oklahoma. He
recently had moved to Clarksville from Duncan. Mr. Myers served in the armed services,
and retired from Civil Service in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Surviving are his wife, Nancy,
Clarksville; two sons, Jimmie Dwayne Myers, Nixa, and William Vernon Myers, Ozark;
three daughters, Carolyn Sue Rose, Kenosha, Wisconsin, Sherri Lynn Dawson,
Springfield, and Lori Ann Myers, Ozark; two stepdaughters, Kathy and Kim Kaiser,
Cuba City, Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two sisters,
Ellen Linebaugh, Highlandville and Ruth Powell, Wichita, Kansas.
Mynatt, Frances (Coy)
age 69
[Note: married Roy Mynatt]
Mrs. Frances Coy Mynatt, 69, died in a Republic rest home about 3:30 p.m.
Monday. A member of Clever Christian Church, Mrs. Mynatt is survived by her
husband, Roy; two sisters, Mrs. Gayle Brown, Carterville, Ill., and Mrs. Paul Bolley,
Clever; two brothers, W. O. Coy, Enid, Okla. And Joe Coy, Bellaire, Tex. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert
Lines and the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Springfield, under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Mynatt, B. Wayne 28 May 1913 - 27 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: married 24 Oct 1934 Eunice]
B. Wayne Mynatt, 76, Nixa, died March 27, 1990 in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Born May 28, 1913 in Jasper County, he owned and operated Coley's Place
on East Central for 28 years before retiring in 1978. He was a member of the North Nixa
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Eunice, to whom he was married on Oct. 24,
1936; two sons, Richard W., Liberty City, Ind., and James B., Nixa; a daughter, Coralee
Patrick, Nixa; a brother, Max L., Hollister; a sister, Myona Arnold, Pollock Pines, Calif.,
and seven grandchildren. A short memorial service was held Thursday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, Springfield, with the Rev. Jim Schudy officiating. Graveside
services were held in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Mynatt, Joyce (Estes) 8 Feb 1903 - 26 Apr 1954 CCR 6 May 1954 p5

[Note: Daughter of Christopher Columbus “Lum” & Julia (Gideon) Estes; married Roy
Leaford Mynatt 17 Jun 1897 - 19 Sep 1974]
Funeral services for Joyce Mynatt, 51, who died April 26 in her home near
Clever, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, in the Clever Baptist Church with the
Rev. Everett Bryant and Rev. Arthur Ellis officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. She taught school for 11 years in
Lawrence, Greene and Christian Counties and was a member of the Clever Baptist
Church. Survivors include her husband, Roy L. Mynatt of the home; her mother, Mrs.
Julia Estes, also of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Auda Swift of Colorado Springs, Colo.
and Mrs. Willie Wilson of Verona; and other relatives and friends.
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Mynatt, Joyce (Estes) 8 Feb 1903 - 26 Apr 1954
Mrs. Joyce Mynatt, 51, died at 10:20 a.m. yesterday in her home on Route 1,
Clever after a long illness. Mrs. Mynatt had been a resident of the Clever Community
most of her life and was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. She taught in Greene,
Christian and Lawrence Counties for 11 years. Survivors include her husband, Roy; her
mother, Mrs. Julia Estes of the home and two sisters, Mrs. Auda Swift of Colorado
Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Willie Wilson of Verona. Funeral services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Baptist Church by the Rev Everett Bryant and the Rev.
Arthur Ellis. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954 on it.
Mynatt, Maggie Alice (Crow) Garrison 1900 - 8 Nov 1969
[Note; Daughter of ? Crow; married first ? Garrison; married second Roy Leaford Mynatt
17 Jun 1897 - Sep 1974]
Mrs. Maggie Alice Mynatt, 69, Route 1, Clever, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital. She was a member of the Baptist Church in Clever. Survivors are her
husband, Roy; four sons, Carl Garrison, Billings, James Melvin Garrison, Phoenix, Ariz.,
Bill Garrison, Branson and Gilbert Garrison, Route 1, Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Mary
Jean Arndt, Route 1, Billings and Mrs. Elaine Jones, Hays, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie
Short, Zion, Ill., Mrs. Melissa Shaw, Route 1, Billings, and Mrs. Jerry McNice,
Carrollton; and four brothers, Lester Crow, Route 1, Clever, and Clifton, Henry and
Wilbur Crow, all of Phoenix. Funeral arrangements will be made by Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
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Mynatt, Maggie Alice (Crow) Garrison 1900 - 8 Nov 1969 CCR 13 Nov 1969 p10
Mrs. Maggie Alice Mynatt, 69, Clever, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital, She was a member of the Baptist Church in Clever. Survivors are her husband,
Roy; four sons, Carl Garrison, Billings, James Melvin Garrison, Phoenix, Ariz,, Bill
Garrison, Branson, and Gilbert Garrison, Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Arndt,
Billings and Mrs. Elaine Jones, Hays, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Jessie Shirt, Zion, Ill.,
Mrs. Melissa Shaw, Billings, Mrs. Jerry McNice, Carrollton, and four brothers, Lester
Crown, Clever and Clifton, Henry and Wilbur Crown, all of Phoenix. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Baptist Church. The Rev. James Smith
officiated. Burial was in Brookline Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.

Mynatt, Missouri Alta Elizabeth (Frazier) 3 Apr 1875 - 27 Mar 1955
Funeral services for Mrs. Missouri Alta Elizabeth Mynatt, 79, a lifelong resident
of the Clever community, who died March 27, at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held
Tuesday afternoon at the Clever Baptist Church, with Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Arthur
Ellis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Mynatt is survived by three sons, Roy of Route 1, Clever,
and Lester and Fred, both of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Della Hamilton of Menlo Park,
Calif., and Mrs. Mae Cadaret of Detroit; four brothers, Tom Frazier of Graybull, Wyo.,
Lemuel Frazier of Springfield, Perry of Clever and Marin of South Bend, Wash.; two
sisters, Mrs. Lula Peebles of Springfield and Mrs. Mollie Rhodes of Miller; nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1955 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Mynatt, Roy Leaford 17 Jun 1897 - 19 Sep 1974 OH 26 Sep 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Alfred Polk & Missouri (Frazier) Mynatt; married first Joyce Estes 8 Feb
1903 - 26 Apr 1954; married second 6 Apr 1972 Grace (?) Forbis 1896 - 1993]
CLEVER - Roy L. Mynatt, 77, a lifelong resident of Clever, died at 1:30 a.m.
Friday in St John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. A retired farmer, he was a
member of Clever Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Grace Forbis; a daughter, Mrs.
Lovetra Penaluna, San Jose, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Della Hampton, Mountain View,
Calif. and Mrs. May Cadarel, Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Lester of Las Vegas and Fred
of Detroit, Mich.; 17 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Arrangements are under
direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Mynatt, Virginia R. (Small) 17 Feb 1932 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 11 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of L.A. "Aubrey" & Lura (Rasnic) Small; married 28 Oct 1951 Hershcel
Gene Mynatt d 3 May 1953]
Virginia R. (Small) Mynatt joined her family in heaven, early in the morning of
May 8, 2006, while living at The Baptist Home in Ozark, Missouri. She was born
February 17, 1932, in Dade County, Missouri. Her parents were L.A. "Aubrey" and Lura
(Rasnic) Small. She graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1949, and enjoyed
attending the annual class reunion until her health failed. She was saved at a young age
and was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. On October 28, 1951, Virginia
married Hershcel Gene Mynatt and they later moved to Wichita, Kansas. He was killed
by a drunk driver on May 3, 1953, six months before their son, Herschel Gene was born.
She returned to the Springfield area and lived here the rest of her life. Virginia was a long
time employee of General Electric and retired from there in February, 1997. She was an
independent woman who enjoyed her home, and planting flowers, shrubs and trees in her
yard. Her greatest joys in life were her two grandchildren, Gene and Megan Mynatt.
Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, and her son; two brothers, Leon
and Dale Small; and an infant sister, Betty Jo Small. She is survived by two sisters,
Juanita Geren, Springfield, and Jean Schofield, Willard; her daughter-in-law, Sharon
Mynatt, Mt. Vernon; grandson, Gene, of Springfield; granddaughter, Megan, Mt. Vernon;
two sisters-in-law, Lena Small, Ash Grove, and Oneta Mason, Willard; brother-in-law,

Lawrence Mynatt, Mt. Vernon; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Friday,
May 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, followed by graveside
services at the Ash Grove Cemetery at 3 p.m. Tommy Harper, chaplain of The Baptist
Home, will be officiating. The casket will be closed. We want to say a special thanks to
all the people at The Baptist Home, for the genuine love and care that Virginia received
while living there. You made a wonderful difference in these last months of her life.
Memorial contributions can be made to The Baptist Home, Ozark, Mo.

Nagle, Amelie C. 28 Oct 1895 - 26 May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
[Note: Daughter of Nicholes & Christina (?) Nagle]
Billings - Miss Amelia Nagel, 76, formerly of Billings, died at 8:30 p.m. last
Sunday in a St. Louis County hospital. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alice Abeshire
of Tucson, Ariz.. Funeral services were Tuesday at Cantrell Chapel with burial in Smart
Cemetery.
Nagel, Kate (Gooch) 22 Apr 1889 - 19 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Elizabeth Gooch]
Services for Mrs. Kate M. Nagel, 90, sister of Mrs. Crete McConnell, were held
last Monday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel in Springfield with burial in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Nagel died last Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness..
Nagle, John N. 5 Oct 1884 - 20 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Mary T. Netzer 1889 - 1964]
Services for John N. Nagle, 94, Billings, were in Meadors Chapel with Monsignor
John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mr. Nagle died last
Thursday in the Aurora Nursing Home after a long illness. He was a retired employee of
Rogers and Baldwin Hardware, Springfield., He was a lifelong resident of the Billings
community. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Nellie Mayfield, University City; four
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Nall, Effie H. 7 Mar 1911 - 4 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
Effie H. Nall, 76, of Nixa, died at 1:12 p.m. Friday at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. No services are planned. The body will be cremated under the direction of
Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield.
Nall, Hobert Lowell 12 Apr 1921 - 15 Jan 1997 CCH-N 22 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Willie & Nena Marie Nall; married Eva]
Hobert Lowell Nall, 75, Ozark, died at 6:55 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, 1997,
in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Hobert was born April 12, 1921, in Douglas
County, Mo., the son of Willie and Nena Marie Nall. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a
retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing and whittling. He is preceded in death by his
wife, Eva Nall; his parents; one brother; a son, Kevin; and two sisters. Survivors include
two daughters, Nena Harner and her fiancee, Greg, Ozark; Sandy Degraffenreid and her
husband, T C., Stoutland; a sister, Freda Spurlock and her husband, Howard, Springfield;
six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 2 to 3:00 p.m. on
Saturday, January 18 with a service following at 3:00 p.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will be at a later date in Hopedale Cemetery.
Nall, Kevin Lowell 16 Sep 1957 - 8 Dec 1994 CCH-N 14 Dec 1994
[Note: Son of Hobert & ? (?) Nall]
Kevin Lowell Nall, 37, Nixa, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994, in his home. He was
born Sept. 16, 1957 in Marshfield. Survivors include his father, Hobert Nall, Ozark; two
sisters, Nena Marie Daugherty, Ozark, and Sandra Degraffenreid, Stoutland; a halfbrother, Steve Waters, Sacramento, Calif.; an aunt, Freda Spurlock, Springfield; five

nieces, Tara and Darcey Degraffenreid, and Deloris, Audra and Charlotte Nall; and a
nephew, Darin Degraffenreid. Funeral services were Saturday in Hopedale Cemetery
with Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Nalley, Ellis T. 13 Aug. 1920 – 4 May 1997 CCH-N 7 May 1997
Ellis T Nalley, 76, Chadwick, died Sunday, May 4, 1997, in his home. He was
born August 13, 1920, at Arno in Douglas County and moved to Bradleyville at the age
of four. He was the son of Albert E. and Lexie (Ewing) Nalley. On August 18, 1939, he
was united in marriage to Freda Mitchell. They had lived in Chadwick since that time.
He was baptized September 10, 1972, and was currently a member of Chadwick Baptist
Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife, Freda; both parents; and a brother-in-law,
Rupert Stafford. Survivors include: three daughters, Wilda Hammons and her husband,
Glen, Chadwick, Wilma Braden and her husband, Harold, Sparta, and Wanda Shipman
and her husband, Farris, Chadwick; a son, Darrell Nalley and his wife, Beverly,
Chadwick; a sister, Thelma Stafford, St. Joseph; six grandchildren, Kevin Braden and his
wife, Tammy, Kerwin Braden and his wife, Ronda, Kelly Shipman, Tina Carson and her
husband, Brian, Tessa Nalley, and Tiffany Nalley; four great-grandchildren, Cody
Braden, Bryan Braden, Candace Braden and Brenan Braden; nieces; nephews; and a host
of other relatives. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, in Chadwick
Baptist Temple with Rev. Jerry Loveland and Rev. Carnel “Bally” Johnson officiating.
Burial will be in Swanville Cemetery.
Nalley, Freda (Mitchell) 17 Apr 1920 – 8 Sep 1996 CCH-N 11 Sep 1996
Freda Nalley, 76, Chadwick died Sun., Sept. 8, 1996 in her home.
She was born April 17, 1920 at Garrison and was the daughter of Orville and Etta
(Nance) Mitchell. On Aug. 18, 1939, she was united in marriage to Ellis T. Nalley. She
lived throughout her life in the Chadwick and Garrison areas. Mrs. Nalley was a former
employee of Fasco Industries. She was baptized at an early age into the Garrison Baptist
Church. She was most recently a member of Chadwick Baptist Temple. Survivors
include: her husband, Ellis Nalley; three daughters, Wilda Hammons and her husband,
Glen, Chadwick, Wilma Braden and her husband, Harold, Sparta, and Wanda Shipman
and her husband, Farris, Chadwick; a son, Darreil, Chadwick; and his wife; Beverly,
Chadwick; six grandchildren, Keven Braden and his wife, Tammy Kerwin Braden and
his wife, Ronda, Kelly Shipman, Tina Nalley and her fiancé Brian Carson, Tessa Nalley,
and Tiffany Nalley; four great-grandchildren, Cody Braden, Bryan Braden, Candace
Braden, and Brenan Braden; a sister-in-law, Thelma Stafford, St. Joseph; nieces,
nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 11, in Chadwick Baptist Temple with Rev. Jerry Loveland and Rev. Carnel
“Bally” Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Swanville Cemetery, under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Nalley, Lexie Marie (Cook) 16 Sep 1902 – 26 May 1996 CCH-N 5 Jun 1996
Funeral services for Lexie Marie Nalley, 93, Ozark, formerly of Ava, were held at
2 p.m. Wednesday at Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating.
Burial was in the Ava Cemetery. A resident of Ava for most of her life, Mrs. Nalley died

at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 1996, at Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long
illness. She was a custodian at Citizens Bank of Ava for many years and was a member
of Ava General Baptist Church. Lexie was born September 16, 1902 in Greene County.
She was the daughter of Curly Ewing and Daisy Louis Cook. She was married to Albert
E. Nalley on October 21, 1919 at Forsyth. Mr. Nalley preceded her in death on Dec. 8,
1973. Lexue was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother
and great-great-grandmother. Survivors include one son, Ellis Nalley, Chadwick; one
daughter, Thelma Stafford, St. Joseph; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 22
great-great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by three sisters and two
brothers.
Nance, Bertha Agnes (Scribner) Witty
1913 - 6 Nov 1965 CCR 11 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of James R. & Eva (Johnson) Scribner; married first ? Witty; married
second Earl Nance]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Agnes Nance, 52, of Ozark were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the First General Baptist Church in Springfield with the Rev. Cecil Robertson
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Officials at a Kansas City funeral home
said Mrs. Nance and her husband, Earl Nance, Augusta, Kan. were fatally burned in an
auto accident near Altamont, Kan, about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. A member of the
first General Baptist Church in Springfield, she is survived by a son, Gordon Witty, 1827
West Scott; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scribner, Oldfield; two sisters, Mrs.
Goldie Goin, Oldfield and Mrs. Wanda Goin, Sacramento, Calif.; three brothers, Russell,
Leonard and Art Scribner, all of El Monte, Calif; two step-daughters and a grandson.
Nance, Leola M. “Dolly” (Case) 23 Feb 1896 - 13 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Isham & Julia Ann (Moody) Case; married 8 Sep 1912
Robert G. Nance]
Leola M. Nance, the daughter of Samuel Isham and Julia Ann Moody Case, was
born near Garrison, Missouri, on February 23, 1896. She departed this life on April 13,
1977 in the Springfield MediCenter in Springfield. Her age was 81 years, 1 month and 21
days. Dolly, as she was affectionately known to the many had lived in the Eudora and
Walnut Grove area since 1940, moving here from Ozark, Missouri. Dolly was united in
marriage to Robert G. Nance on Sept. 8, 1912. Together they shared 64 years. Dolly was
a member of the Eudora Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert G.
Nance, one son, Glen Nance of Hobbs, New Mexico; four daughters, Grace Mecum of
Springfield, Missouri, Ruth Clevenger of Sparta, Missouri and Ruby Revis and Lavonne
McCorkendale, both of Walnut Grove. One sister, Lillie Beasley of Powersite, Mo.; six
grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Services were held by Wilson Funeral Home
of Ash Grove., Burial was in Garrison Cemetery.
Nance, Wilson A. 26 Aug 1909 - 13 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
Funeral services for Wilson A. Nance, 62 of Owensville were Saturday, May 13
in the Owensville Christian Church with burial under direction of Gottenstroetter
Services, Owensville. Mr. Nance, a native of Ozark County and a former resident of
Ozark, died Wednesday, May 10, at his home after a short illness. He was a retired
teacher and had managed H.& R. Block Agency in Owensville. He was a member of

Owensville Christian Church, the Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic Lodge, a charter
member of the Optimist Club and was chairman of DeMolay. Mr. Nance was also a
member of local teachers organizations and Future Farmers of America. Surviving are his
wife, Orpha; a son, Fred Nance of St. James; a daughter, Mrs. Lodean Garoutte, Riley, N.
C.; two brothers, H. O. Nance of Wilhoit and W. A. Nance of Almartha; a sister, Mrs.
Tilda Pare, Almartha and five grandchildren. Masonic services were conducted Friday at
the chapel.
Napier, Leo Guy 29 Sep 1920 - 14 Jul 1999 CCH-N 21 Jul 1999
[Note: Son of John C. and Ellen (Tackett) Napier; married 5 Jul 1942 Evelyn Linebaugh]
Leo Guy Napier, age 78, of Nixa, died Wednesday July 14, 1999 in his home. He
was born September 29, 1920 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and was the son of John C. and
Ellen (Tackett) Napier. On July 5, 1942 he and Evelyn Linebaugh were married. Mr.
Napier was a disabled veteran from World War II, having served with General Patton in
the 3rd Army, 95th Division. He lived in Cahokia, Illinois where he owned a barber shop
business most of his life. In 1975 he retired to Nixa. He was a member of Family of
Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa. Survivors include: his wife, Evelyn; a son, John Douglas
Napier and his wife, Roberta, Tulsa, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Preston and Nathan
Napier; three half sisters and three half brothers, all of California. He was preceded in
death by his parents, a brother, a sister, a half sister, and a half brother. Funeral services
were 10 a.m. Friday July 16, in Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa, with Rev. Dale
Bond officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Christ
Lutheran Church Carillon Fund.
Napier, Lucille (Gerard) Brown 23 Sep 1910 - 4 Apr 1996
Lucille Gerard Brown Napier died April 4, 1996, at the age of 85. Her daughter,
Norma Carole Brown Tracy, and her family invites Lucille’s friends to attend a memorial
service, to be held at Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Missouri, Sunday, April 14 at 2:30 PM.
The Reverend Kendall Waller will officiate. Springfield News and Leader. Contributed
by Rada Beth Hayden Maples.
Napper, Elsie N. 26 Dec 1870 - 2 Jul 1950 CCR 6 Jul 1950
[Note: married E. G. Napper]
Mrs. Elsie N. Napper, 79, a resident of Billings for the past 60 years, died Sunday
morning in her home following a lingering illness. She was a member of St. Joseph
Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband, E.G. Napper, and a daughter, Miss
Margaret Napper, both of the home, and a brother-in-law, George Napper of Route 1
Billings. Rosary services were held Monday night in the Harris Chapel in Billings.
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father
W.S. Harris officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Napper, Lucile “Mim” (Morgan) 13 Apr 1902 - 23 Feb 2004 SN-L 25 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Minnie Morgan; married 1924 George Napper 5 Apr 1893
- 21 Aug 1973]

Lucile "Mim" Morgan Napper, a woman devoted to family, students and
education, died Feb. 23, 2004, at the Bristol Manor in Republic, Mo., at the age of 101.
Lucile was born April 13, 1902, in Walnut Grove, to Richard and Minnie Morgan. Her
love for learning and teaching began at an early age. After graduating from Fair Play
High School in 1918, she began teaching in a rural Polk County school. Her career
brought her to Billings High School and back to Fair Play in the early 1920s, where she
taught English and social studies. An excellent student herself, Lucile graduated Cum
Laude from Southwest Missouri State in 1960 with a bachelor's degree in education.
After marrying George in 1924, Lucile resided on the Napper Farm at Billings and raised
five children. Later, moving to town, Lucile and husband George enjoyed the vitality of a
busy family and an abundance of visitors to their home on Mt. Vernon Road. In 1955, she
returned to teaching and spent 17 fulfilling years educating students at Republic High
School. She received the ultimate honor for her dedication to teaching, the Missouri
Pioneer Teacher Award in 2000. The secret to Mim's longevity grew from her passion for
reading, traveling and family. Following her husband's death in 1973, Mim traveled to all
50 states and 51 foreign countries. She loved to share her experiences with others and
often volunteered her talents as a tutor and member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Lucile was preceded in death by her husband, George; her sister, Florence Kirby of
Harlingen, Texas; her son-in-law, Bill Adams; and grandsons Douglas and Joseph Adams
of St. Louis. She will always be lovingly remembered by her children, Richard and Roxie
Napper, Rolla, Ted Napper, Billings, Margaret Adams, St. Louis, Catherine and Norman
Governale, Angola, Ind., and Pat and Peggy Napper, Billings. Her legacy will live on in
the hearts of her 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many devoted former
students and peers. The family would like to thank Michelle, Rick, Kaden and Maesea
Garoutte and Shelia Black of Bristol Manor for their loving care of Mim. Visitation will
be today, Feb. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. A closed casket
celebration of Mim's life will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, at 10 a.m. in Meadors
Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Billings. In lieu of
flowers, Mim requested that donations should be made to the Billings High School
Scholarship Fund, 118 W. Mt. Vernon Road, Billings, MO 65610, or may be left at the
funeral home.
Napper, Margaret M.
13 Dec 1912 - 2 Mar 1961 CCR 9 Mar 1961 p5
Rosary services for Miss Margaret Napper, 48 of Billings, who died Thursday in
Mercy Hospital were at 7:30 Sunday night in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Billings.
Prayers and rosary of the Springfield comitum of the Legion of Mary of which Miss
Napper was an officer and correspondent, were at 8 o’clock Sunday night. The funeral
mass was conducted by the Rev. William F. Connell at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph’s
Catholic Church at Billings.
Narman, Martha age 85
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Narman, 85, who died at her home two miles
east of Clever at 3 o’clock Monday morning after a lingering illness, will be at 2 o’clock
this afternoon in the Mount Sinai Baptist Church east of Clever. Reverend Lynn
Swadley, pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Lorenza Chapel Cemetery under
direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Narman was born in

Tennessee and came to the Ozarks as a young girl. She is survived by three children, Ora
and Jasper Narman of Clever, and Mrs. Carrie McReynolds of Springfield.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Nash, Edward 18 Apr 1888 - 6 Nov 1967 CCR 9 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John W. & Nancy A. (Stubbs) Nash]
Edward Nash, 78, a lifelong resident of Ozark died at 8:15 a.m. Monday in Mercy
Villa Rest Home at Springfield where he had been a patient eight days. Surviving are six
nieces and four nephews, all but one of them whom are in Springfield. Funeral services
were at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery southeast of Ozark.
Nash, Elmer Henry 11 Nov 1925 - 8 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
[Note: Son of James & Martha (Bristol) Nash]
Elmer Henry Nash, age 72, of Ozark, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, in Cox
Medical Center, South, Springfield. He was born Nov. 11, 1925, in Rogersville and was
the son of James and Martha (Bristol) Nash. Mr. Nash served his country in the U.S.
Navy during World War II. He was a truck driver for Trans-Con Trucking Company
before retirement. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and a V.F.W. member. His
parents preceded him in death as well as a sister, Mary Elkins, and a brother, Billy Joe
Hutcherson. Survivors include: three daughters, Glynda Giles, Ozark; Lynne Zoellner
and her husband, Marvin, Perryville, and Brenda Simmons, Fla; nine grandchildren
including Chelsey Giles, Ozark; and three sisters, Ruby Kennell, Strafford; Gertie
Thomas, Snowflake, Ariz.; and Edith Clark and her husband, Duane, Raymond, Iowa. A
graveside funeral was Saturday, April 11, in Vaughan-Oddfellows Cemetery, Ozark, with
military honors provided by the Veterans Memorial Team. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral home, Ozark.
Nash, Preston Gerome 31 Dec 1872 - 14 Nov 1949 CCR 17 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of John & Frances Nash; married 1900 Myrtle Rusk]
Preston Gerome Nash, 76, died Monday at his home in Clever. Funeral services
were conducted Wednesday morning in the Clever Methodist church with the Rev. D. S.
Frazier officiating. The body was taken to the Pleasant Ridge Baptist church near
Aldrich for a second service, and burial was in the church cemetery there under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Nash was born in Tennessee December 31,
1872, the son of John and Frances Nash. At the age of 10 he moved with his parents to
Missouri and settled in Polk county. In 1916 he moved to Springfield where he spent
five years before moving to Clever where he made his home. He operated a dray and
trucking business many years previous to his owning a service station which he operated
with assistance of a nephew, Garnie Nash, until the time of his death. In 1900 he was
united in marriage to Myrtle Rusk and to this union were born one son. His wife and son
preceded him in death. He was united with the Aldrich Methodist church in 1897 and
later moved his membership to Clever where he was a member at the time of his death.
He is survived by three brothers, W.L. Nash of Los Angeles, CA, C. H. Nash of Walnut
Grove, and J. A. Nash of Rillito, AZ; one sister, Mrs. Nora Wynn of Los Angeles, CA;
three nephews, and three nieces.

Nash, William O. 20 Feb 1896 - 21 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
Services for William O. Nash, 83, Aurora, bother of Aaron Nash of Fordland,
were held Aug. 23 in Peterson Chapel in Aurora with burial in Maple Park Cemetery
there. Mr. Nash died Aug. 21 in the Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness.
Naugle, Jennifer Lee 4 Mar 1974 – 18 Aug 1997 CCH-N 23 Aug 1997
Jennifer Lee Naugle, 23, of Springfield died August 18, 1997. She was born
March 4, 1974 in Springfield and was a graduate of Nixa High School. She attended
S.M.S. Survivors include her daughter, Alexandra Jewell Naugle Light; her parents,
Marsha and Ron Chittenden and Tim and Cindy Naugle; her sister, Shana Naugle; a
stepsister, Rhonda Thomas; a brother, Dr. Craig Naugle and wife, Kristen; paternal
grandparents, Pauline and Tom Huffman; maternal grandparents, Dorothy and Burl
Faught; and many relatives and friends. Memorial services were held Friday August 22,
1997 at Greenlawn North. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Great Southern Bank for Alexandra Jewell Naugle.
I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore,
Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more,
But the Master of the sea, Heard my despairing cry,
From the waters lifted me, Now safe am I.
Needham, Ina Jean (Blair) 2 Dec 1930 - 20 Aug 1993 OH 25 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of J.W. & Lois (Monroe) Blair; married Jordan Doss Needham]
Ina Jean Needham, 62, Fremont Hills, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1993 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was born Dec. 2, 1930, the daughter of J.W. and Lois
Monroe Blair. On Dec. 25, 1948, she was united in marriage to Jordan Doss Needham.
She was an elementary school teacher for 41 years. Before retirement in 1991, she taught
in Ozark for 16 years. She was a member of Cosmopolitan Club of Ozark and several
other professional organizations. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Blair. Survivors include her husband,
Jordan; three children, Sandra Cook, Whitewater, Jordan Needham Jr., Nixa, and Cynthia
Wilson, Cruthersville; five grandchildren, Shauna, Sherry and Ronna Cook, Julie
Needham and Jordan Doss Needham III; her father, J.W. Blair, Elkhart, Ind.; two sisters,
Anice Densmore, Fairland, Ind.; and Peggy Tate, Blytheville, Ark.; a brother, Jasper
Blair, Elkhart, Ind.; and a special sister-in-law, Ramona Needham, Ferguson.
Needham, Sarah Ann (Jordan) Stine 23 Dec 1931 - 5 Aug 2003 CCH-N 13 Aug
2003
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Minda (Mills) Jordan; married first Thomas Edward Stine
6 Feb 1938 - 12 Dec 1991; married second ? Needham]
Sarah Ann "Stine" Needham, 71, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 7 a.m.
Aug. 05, 2003, in her home. She was born Dec. 23, 1931, in Artemus, Ky., the daughter
of Thomas and Minda (Mills) Jordan. Needham was a devoted housewife and loving
mother, she enjoyed playing golf and bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents;
her husband, Thomas E. Stine; four brothers, Joe, C.T., Tommy and H.R.; and two

sisters, Nadean and Mary Catherine. Survivors include a son, Tom Stine and wife Carla;
a grandson, Henry Stine, all of Springfield; two brothers, James A. Jordan and wife
Christin, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jerry Jordan and wife Betty, of Oak Harbor, Wash.; a
sister, Shelby Tripplet, Los Pallos, Calif. A graveside service was held Aug. 8, at 11 a.m.
in Hopedale Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Donations can be made
to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Neff, Doyle Wayne 5 Jan 1954 - 5 Nov 2001
Doyle Wayne Neff, 47, Nixa, passed away Friday, Nov 5, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Jan. 5, 1954, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
On April 8, 1978, he and Rita Ann Smith were married. Doyle worked as a stainless steel
fabricator and leadman. He was presently attending SMSU and was looking forward to
teaching history and English following graduation next year. He was a member of the
Golden Key Honor Society and enjoyed gardening. He was a Christian and attended
James River Assembly of God Church. Doyle was a devoted husband and loving father.
A selfless man, he will be missed not only by his family, but his many friends. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Debra Danner. Survivors include his wife, Rita; two sons,
Christian Neff and Timothy Neff; his parents, Robert and Mary Neff, Raymore; two
brothers, Joey Neff and Jerry Neff; a sister, Becky Martin, all of Raymore; a
grandmother, Eula Mae Shipman, Chadwick; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Paul
and Oma Smith, Steelville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Jeanne and Kevin Smith,
Mike and Melinda Smith, all of Steelville, Steve Smith, Viburnum, and Jim Danner,
Holden; as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Mary. 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Anthony
Scoma officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Nov. 7, 2001.
Neff, Robert Alan 26 May 1931 - 9 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of A.C. & Sylvia Neff; married 1952 Mary Ellen Shipman]
Robert Alan Neff, age 70, of Raymore, died Feb. 9, 2002. He was born May 26,
1931, in Happy, Texas. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years. In 1952,
he and Mary Ellen Shipman were married. They had attended School of the Ozarks
together which he considered the happiest days of his life. Following his military
enlistment, he worked for 13 years on the railroad and then started his own electric repair
business for Hallmark from which he retired. Neff was a member of Peculiar Baptist
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.C. and Sylvia Neff, a daughter,
Debra Danner, and a son, Doyle Neff. Survivors include: His loving wife, Mary; three
children, Joey Neff, Jerry Neff, and Rebecca Lyon; 11 grandchildren whom he loved very
much, Matt Danner, Wendy Frank, Blythe Kweekel, Kasi Hunter, Jeremy Neff, Shawna
Morse, Amber Lyon, Clarisa Martin, Sean Martin, Chris Neff and Timothy Neff; 10
great-grandchildren; a son-in-law. Jim Danner; a daughter-in-law, Rita Neff; a brother,
Harry R. Neff; and a sister, Edith Kuhnley. Funeral services were Feb. 12 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Elder Bob Davis officiating. Burial with military honors was
in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.

Nehl, Cletus Mike 9 Mar 1917 - 4 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of George & ? (?) Nehl; married Lorenda E]
Cletus Mike Nehl, 70, of Rogersville, died at 2:25 p.m. Mar. 4 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Nehl were held Monday in the
Immaculate Conception Church with the Rev. John Brown officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mr. Nehl
had lived in Springfield since 1951. A 22-year veteran of the U.S. Medical Center, he
served there as a correctional officer. He was a World War II Army Veteran and was a
member of Immaculate Conception Church. His survivors include his wife, Lorenda E.;
two sons, Michael G. and Joseph D., both of Rogersville; three daughters, Marty Nehl,
Grandview, Elizabeth Inman, Rolla, and Becky Milholland, Rogersville; his father,
George Nehl, Plum City, Wisconsin; a brother, Francis Nehl, Springfield; two sisters,
Sister Valerie Nehl, Astoria, Oregon, and Sister Bernadette Nehl, Plum City; five
grandchildren, Michelle McCoy, Julia Nehl, Jason Nehl, Scott Inman, and Shelley Inman;
and a great-granddaughter, Rachel McCoy.
Nehl, Lorenda E. (Henderson) 4 May 1922 - 27 Aug 2004 CCH-N 1 Sep 2004
Mrs. Lorenda E. Nehl, 82, Springfield, died at 5:58 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27 in
Primrose Place. She was born May 4, 1922 in Springfield to Otho and Grace Lee Hudson
Henderson. She was a homemaker and past president of the PTA in the early 1970s and
also worked at St. John's School of Nursing. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband Cletus Michael Nehl on March 3, 1988 and two brothers, Tom and Ralph
Henderson. Survivors include: two sons, Michael Nehl of Goodson, Mo., and Joe Nehl,
Springfield; three daughters, Liz Inman, Rolla, Marty Nehl, Springfield, and Becky
Thompson, Nixa. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, seven grandchildren, one sister,
Elizabeth Walker, Springfield, two brothers, Jack and Bill Henderson. Graveside services
were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the
direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. The family received
friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be directed
to St. John's Hospice in care of the funeral home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Nehrbass, Ira Carlyle 10 Aug 1914 - 20 May 2003
Ira Carlyle Nehrbass, 88, Sparta, died May 20, 2003, from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident. Nehrbass was born Aug. 10, 1914, in Catsby, Okla., the son of Fred
C. and Minola (Leighty) Nehrbass. He and Opal Ruth Penn were united in marriage on
July 30, 1937. She preceded him in death in 1998. His parents; his brothers, Paul,
Herbert, Carrol, and Marl Nehrbass; and his sisters, Zelma Jones, Margie Royce, Alma
Nehrbass, and Myrtle Wallain also preceded him in death. Before retirement, Nehrbass
operated a Mobil Service Station and U-Haul business in Twin Falls, Idaho. In 1976 he
and his wife moved to this area. He was a member of Sparta Christian Church. He is
survived by his son, Ted Nehrbass and wife Shirley, Sparta; three grandchildren, Tim
Nehrbass and wife Angie, Broomfield, Colo., Greg Nehrbass, Bowling Green, Ky. And
Shari Henry and husband Bill, Excelsior Springs; two great-grandsons, Michael and
Matthew Henry; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m.
May 22, at Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating.

Nehrbass, Opal Ruth (Penn) 24 Jun 1919 - 9 Mar 1998 CCH-N 25 Mar 1998
Ruth Nehrbass, age 78, of Sparta died Monday, March 9, 1998 in her home. Opal
Ruth Nehrbass was born June 24, 1919 in Lanagan, to Clyde and Dona (Cantrell) Penn.
On July 30, 1937 she and Ira Caryle Nehrbass were married. In 1976 they moved to
Sparta after living many years in Idaho. Mrs. Nehrbass was a member of Sparta Christian
Church. Survivors include: her husband Ira; a son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Shirley
Nehrbass, Sparta; three grandchildren, Tim Nehrbass, Longmont, Colorado, Greg
Nehrbass, Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and Shari Henry and her husband, Bill, Colorado
Springs, Colorado; two brothers, Bill and Clyde Penn, both of Greeley, Colorado; and
two sisters, Elizabeth Choate, Gooding, Idaho, and Marie Holler, Leesville, Louisiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Warren and Arthur Penn;
and a sister Maudie Dale. Funeral services were Thursday March 12, in Adams Funeral
home, Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Neil, David J. died 17 May 1948 CCR 27 May 1948
[Note: married Letha]
David J. Neil died at his farm home northwest of Billings Monday, May 17, after
a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of his community. survivors are his widow,
Letha Neil. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. Marion
LaFollette at the Johns Chapel south of Ash Grove, Mo. Burial was made in the church
cemetery under direction of Morris & Lyman of Ash Grove.
Neil, Robert H. 17 Feb 1936 – 3 Jan 1995 CCH-N 18 Jan 1995
Robert H. Neil, 58, of Spokane, died Tuesday, January 3, 1995 in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born February 17, 1936, in Aldrich, the son of Herbert Hadley
Neil and Vella Wyant Neil. Survivors include three sons, David Neil and his wife Peggy,
Fair Grove, Doug Neil and his wife Sharon, Highlandville, and Michael Neil, Avilla; four
daughters Debbie Kreider and her husband Jim, Nixa, Dawna St. John and her husband
Bill Wilcox, Sparta, Dee Letterman and her husband Brian, Clever, and Amanda Neil,
Avilla; seven grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Jones, Sparta; two brothers, Everett Neil,
Hutchinson, Kan. and Harlin Neil, Bolivar; and dear friend Mary Napier, Highlandville.
Services were held Thursday, January 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Neill, Floyd B. 16 Sep 1915 - 1 Dec 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
Floyd B. Neill, 72, of Billings, died Dec. 1 in his home of an apparent heart
attack. Services for Mr. Neill were held Sunday, Dec. 4 at the Meadors Chapel, Billings,
with the Rev, Mark Killingsworth officiating . Masonic rites were conducted by the
Mount Vernon Lodge. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. A retired
businessman, Mr. Neill was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the
Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge, Shriners of' Springfield, and the Mount Vernon
American Legion Post. His survivors include four daughters, Carole J. Garoutte, Patricia
F. Merritt, and Sherry S. Estes, all of Mount Vernon, and Brenda J. Clayton, Billings; a
brother, Doyle, Pasco, Washington; a sister, Lou Rose, Alexandria, Virginia; 12
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Nell, William “Bill” 22 Jun 1922 - 2 Jun 1951 CCR 14 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of H. A. & ? (?) Nell; married Virginia Hale]
Mr. and Mrs. John Welch and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Welch and Carol attended
the funeral of Bill Nell in Springfield on June 4. Services were held in the Klinger funeral
chapel with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Floyd Hitchcock officiating. Burial was made in
the National cemetery in Springfield. Mr. Nell was instantly killed June 2 in a helicopter
crash at Fort Sill, OK, where he had been employed as civilian instructor. He is survived
by his wife, Virginia, (the former Virginia Hale, granddaughter of the John Welches),
seven-year-old twin sons; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Nell of Route 8, Springfield;
and a sister, Mrs. Jack Wilkerson of St. Louis.
Nelson, Bertha (Pierson) 8 Nov 1895 - 12 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
Bertha Nelson, 93, of Nixa, formerly of South Bend, Indiana, died Nov. 12 at
10:18 p.m. at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Services for Mrs. Nelson were to be
held today (Thursday, Nov. 17) at the Gloria Dee Lutheran Church, South Bend. Burial
was to be in Highland Cemetery. Local arrangements were made by Harris Funeral
Home, Nixa. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Mrs. Nelson was a former lifelong resident of
South Bend, Indiana. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Appleton, Nixa,
and Mrs. Elaine Ritter, Niles, Michigan; by four grandchildren; by two greatgrandchildren; and by one brother, George Pierson, of Chicago.
Nelson, Bertie V. (Pruiett) 1 Dec 1916 - 2 Oct 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999
[Note: Daughter of Ike & Maude (Lakey) Pruiett; married Leo Clinton Nelson]
Bertie V. Nelson, age 82, of Sparta, died Saturday, October 2, 1999, in her home.
She was born December 1, 1916 in Pansy, Missouri and was the daughter of Ike Pruiett
and Maude Lakey Pruiett Snow. On December 22, 1932 she and Leo Clinton Nelson
were married. Together they had nine children. They lived east of Sparta many years
before moving to town two years ago. Mrs. Nelson had been a member of Eastern Gate
Missionary Baptist Church in Douglas County since 1947. Her parents preceded her in
death as well as an infant son, Leo Nelson, Jr.; a brother, Alva Pruiett; and a great-greatgrandchild. Survivors include: her husband, Leo; eight children, Kathleen Shortt, Sparta,
J.C. Nelson, Jerry Nelson, and Katherine Caudill, all of Oldfield, Dewey Nelson,
Cassville, Sharon Kay Goodwin, Sparta; Jim Nelson, Oldfield; and Bobbie Mitchell,
Sparta, twenty-eight grandchildren; forty-four great-grandchildren; seven step-great
grandchildren, three brothers, Orville Pruiett and Jay Pruiett, both of Billings, and Junior
Pruiett, Bois D’Arc; two half brothers, Herbert Snow, Wichita, Kansas, and Bruce Snow,
Billings; a host of other relatives; and friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Monday,
October 4, in Adams Funeral, Ozark, with Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in
Harville Cemetery, east of Oldfield.
Nelson, Betty Jo (Wasson) 3 Apr 1927 - 4 May 1972 CCR 11 May 1972 p4
[Note: married Cletus Eugene Nelson 21 Jan 1925 - 13 May 1993]
Funeral services for Mrs. Betty Jo Nelson, 45, of Route 1, Clever, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the First Baptist Church at Clever, with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial
was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mrs. Nelson died in a two-car
collusion Thursday morning, May 4, on U. S. 60, a mile east of Springfield. She is

survived by her husband, Cletus; a daughter, Mrs. Cindy McCafferty, Clever; a son,
Wesley Nelson, of the home; and her mother, Mrs. Mary E. Wasson, Clever.
Nelson, Cecil C. 16 Feb 1906 – 2 Aug 2000 CCH-N 9 Aug 2000
Cecil C. Nelson, 94, passed away on August 2, 2000 at Riverview Manor, Ozark.
He was born to the marriage of Mattie Bray and James Nelson, February 16, 1906.
He spent his entire life near Sparta. He retired from Ash Grove Cement Co. He is
survived by two sons, Ray and his wife, Mary, and Roy both of Springfield; two daughters, Joan Nelson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Marsha, and her husband David Smith,
Princeville, Illinois; eight grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and two sisters,
Clessie Oswald, Springfield; Jessie Morgan, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his
parents, his wife Eula, three brothers, Claude and Clyde of Sparta, Clell of Ozark, four
sisters, Vista Gravelle, Ada Ballard, Pearl Patterson all of Springfield and Mae Vaughn of
Ozark. Funeral services were Saturday, August 5, 2000 at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark
with burial at Shipman Cemetery, Sparta. Visitation was Friday, August 4, 2000 in the
Funeral Home.
Nelson, Claude 24 Mar 1908 - 6 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Claude Nelson, age 89, Sparta, died Friday, February 6, 1998, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. He was born March 24, 1908 and was the son of James and Mattie
(Bray) Nelson. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta area He was a member of the
Sparta Assembly of God Church. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by: His wife, Opal
Rita (Swearengin) Nelson; his parents; two brothers, Clell and Clyde Nelson; and three
sisters, Vesta Gravelle, Pearl Patterson, and May Vaughn. Survivors include: two sons,
Tommy J. Nelson and his wife, Carol, Sparta, and Donald L. Nelson, Sparta; a daughter,
Janis K. Walkenhorst, Shawnee Mission, Kansas; a brother, Cecil Nelson, Sparta; three
sisters, Jessie Morgan, Ozark, Clessie Oswald and her husband, Donald, Springfield, and
Ada Bollard, Springfield; six grandchildren, Gary, Shawna, Joshua, Amber, Angela and
Lynn; five great-grandchildren; nieces nephews and friends. Services were Tuesday,
February 10, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Benny Dewitt and Rev.
Jerry Nelson officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery Sparta.
Nelson, Clell Samuel 23 Sep 1913 -20 Nov 1996 CCH-N 30 Nov 1996
Clell Samuel Nelson, 83, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996 in Cox
Medical Center, South. He was born September 23, 1913, in Sparta and was the son of
James and Mattie Nelson. Mr. Nelson owned and operated Ozark Tire Shop in Ozark for
over 45 years. He was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church, Ozark. His first wife,
Vivian Letischa Ellingsworth, preceded him in death after 43 years of marriage. They had
one child, Richard Clell Nelson. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Josephine
Rahm, following 13 years of marriage. Survivors include: a son, Richard Clell Nelson,
Springfield; a stepson, James Rahm, Carrollton; three grandchildren, Deborah Sue Burk
and her husband, Ray E., Bufford, Georgia, Dianne Lee Loftis and her husband, Doin,
Springfield, and Richard Clell Nelson, Jr., Springfield; two step-grandchildren, Kirk
Rahm, Warrensburg, and David Rahm, Nashville, Tennessee; three great-grandchildren,
Brittany Lea Nelson, Spokane, Michael Cash Nelson, Durham, North Carolina, and
Richard Ford, Springfield; three sisters, Adia Ballard and Clessie Oswald, both of

Springfield, and Jessie Morgan, Ozark; and two brothers, Claude and Cecil Nelson, both
of Sparta. He was preceded in death by: his parents; three sisters, Vesta Gravelle, Pearl
Patterson. and Mae Vaughn; and a brother, Claude Nelson. Funeral services were held
Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and Pastor Danny
Hartwell officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Nelson, Cletus Eugene
21 Jan 1925 - 13 May 1993
Funeral Card: CLETUS EUGENE NELSON Jan. 21, 1925 - May 13, 1993
SERVICES HELD Meadors Chapel-Clever, Mo May 15, 1993 at 10:00 A.M.
OFFICIATING Rev. Paul Swadley, Rev. Buck Long MUSIC Nadeine Gold, Joe Nelson
ESCORTS Robert Friend, Charles Witlow, Kelly Hedgpeth, Howard Phillips, Ron Belt,
Joe Little, Jack Nelson, Ben Barnett FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Nelson, Clyde "Buck" 25 Aug 1919 - 24 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
Clyde "Buck" Nelson, 76, Sparta, died Monday, June 24, 1996, in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born August 25, 1919 in Christian County, and was
the son of James and Mattie (Bray) Nelson. In 1939 he married Mary Ruth Maples.
Together they had six children. Mr. Nelson was a farmer and was employed by Ash
Grove Cement Company until his retirement in 1968. He was a member of Shady Grove
Baptist Church. He married Fern Lawson in 1977. Preceding him in death were: His
parents; two sisters, Pearl Patterson, and May Vaughn; and a granddaughter, Pam Presley
Survivors include: His wife, Fern; six children and their spouses, Gerald and Karen
Nelson, Eldon; Carole and Eddie Lassley Bellville, Illinois; Rayma and Gene Marchant,
Springfield; Ruth Ann and Joe Williams, Springfield; Brenda and Harold Sloan,
Springfield and Vickie and Lowin Dinwiddie, Eldon; three stepchildren, Betty Daniels,
Springfield, Bonnie Cornog, Chadwick and Mike Lawson, Sparta; twelve grandchildren,
Ed Lassley, Laura Daniels, Lisa Brown, Ronnie Marchant, Tammy Myers, Tracy Payton,
Matt Nelson, Mary Hicks, Kimmie Lund, Stacey Overton, Lowin Dinwiddie and Pam
Dinwiddie; 8 step-grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; seven step-greatgrandchildren; three brothers, Cecil Nelson, Sparta, Clell Nelson and Claude Nelson,
both of Ozark; four sisters, Vesta Gravelle, Ada Bollard and Clessie Oswald and
husband, Donald, all of Springfield, and Jessie Morgan, Ozark; nieces; nephews; and
friends. Funeral services were Thursday, June 27 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Gilbert Spencer and Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery.
Nelson, Douglas Allan 27 Nov 1954 - 9 Dec 1954 CCR 16 Dec 1954 p3
[note: tombstone gives name Douglas Alaun Nelson and lifespan 27 Nov 1954 - 9 Dec
1954 ]
Funeral services for Douglas Allan Nelson, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Nelson of Springfield who died at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis on December 9 were
held December 11 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark with
Rev. L. G. Meadows officiating with Rev. L. G. Meadows, officiating. Burial was in
McCauley Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.

Nelson, Earl H. 1905 - 12 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for Earl Nelson, 52, who died April 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. C. F. Lovell and Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris. He lived his entire lifetime in the
Nixa and Clever communities. Survivors include three brothers, Glen of Marionville,
Willie of Clever and Howard of Enterprise, Ala; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel
and Mrs. Velma Smith, both of Nixa and Mrs. Georgia McConnell of Van Nuys, Calif.
AND
Nelson, Earl
Funeral service for Earl Nelson, 52, of Route 1, Nixa, who died suddenly of a
heart attack while walking back to his home after visiting a neighboring farm Friday
afternoon, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. C. F.
Lovell will officiate, assisted by the Rev. R. W. Forbis. Pallbearers will be Eddie and Bill
Nelson, Orville Pearce, Guy McDaniel, Oliver Smith and Norman Nelson. Burial will be
in Delaware Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1957 in the margin.
Nelson, Eddie Joe 15 Dec 1934 - 27 Feb 1972 CCR 2 Mar 1972 p8 & OH 2 Mar 1972
p6
[Note: Son of William L. & Geraldine (Martin) Nelson; married Leona May]
A 37-year old Hurst, Tex, man and former Clever and Nixa resident apparently
took his own life Sunday afternoon in Texas. Eddie J. Nelson, a graduate of Clever High
School, died in Tarrant County Hospital, Fort Worth, Tex, of a gunshot wound, according
to Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Nelson is survived by his wife, Leona; a son, Gary
Nelson and two daughters, Lana and Linda, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William L. Nelson, Nixa; two brothers, William H.. Nelson of Columbia and Leo L.
Nelson of Billings; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Flossie Martin, Nixa. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Nixa Assembly of God Church with the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Billings, under direction of
Harris of Nixa.
Nelson, Edgar Elijah 30 Jun 1900 - 23 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 pB2
[Note: Son of Elijah A. & Minerva Elizabeth (Pearce) Nelson; married 21 Jul 1921
Ethel Ruth Maples 4 Mar 1898 - 3 Feb 1981]
Edgar E. Nelson, 79, Billings, died Aug. 23 at his home after a long illness. Mr.
Nelson was a life-long Christian County resident. He was a retired farmer and stockman,
and a member of First Baptist Church in Clever. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two
sons, Jack and Joe, and one daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Gray, all of Billings; 11
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Saturday in the First
Baptist Church, Clever, with the Revs. Howard Boyd, Jim Smith, and Al Baumgardner
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under direction of Meadors of
Clever.
Nelson, Ernest T. “Red” 1907 - 3 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Augusta, Kan., for Ernest T.
(Red) Nelson, 55, who died last Saturday afternoon, following a heart attack. Burial was
at Augusta. He was a native of Garrison. Mo., son of the late John H. and Emma
Ellingsworth Nelson. He was a longtime employee of Mobile Oil Co.'s refinery and a
member of the Augusta city council. He was also a member of the Augusta First Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife; one son, Kent, of Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Orville
Hopkins of Augusta and Mrs. L.C. Adams of Ranger, Wash. Cousins Mr. and Mrs. Orus
White, of Highlandville, attended funeral services Tuesday.
Nelson, Eula Leotha (Jones) 23 Mar 1907 - 26 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
Eula Leotha Nelson, 90, Ozark, died at 1:05 a.m., Monday, January 26, 1998 in
Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Eula was born March 23, 1907 in Chadwick, the
daughter of Newton and Lula Mae Dipley Jones. She was married to Cecil C. Nelson,
Feb. 22, 1935 in Sparta. She was a homemaker, attended the Shady Grove Baptist
Church. She liked to quilt and crochet in her leisure time. She is preceded in death by her
parents, three brothers, Troy, Dorsey, and Melvin Jones, two sisters, Emma and Florene.
Survivors include her husband Cecil, Sparta, two daughters, Joann Nelson, Moore, Okl.,
Marsha Smith and her husband, David, Princeville, Ill., two sons, Ray Nelson and his
wife, Mary, and Roy Nelson, all of Springfield, a sister, Belva Alexander, Joplin, and
Loraine, Omaha, Neb., eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 Wednesday, January 28, 1998 in Harris a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in the Shipman
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers memorial donations may be made to the Shipman Cemetery PO. Box 370, Sparta,
Mo. 65753.
Nelson, Eula Mae (Jackson) 1901 - 23 Feb 1958
Mrs. Eula Mae Nelson, 56, died Saturday morning at the Aurora hospital, where
she had been admitted only a short time before. She had been ill several months, but her
death was unexpected. She was a former resident of Nixa, but for the past 20 years had
lived in the Aurora and Marionville vicinities. She was a member of the Buck Prairie
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, J. Glen Nelson, Marionville; a daughter,
Mrs. E. J. Harris, Carthage; three sons, Wade, Aurora, Norman, Marionville, and James,
Scott Air Force Base, Ill; her father, J. Frank Jackson, Marionville; a sister, Mrs. Sam
Estes, San Mateo, Calif.; four brothers, Jess Jackson, Tulsa, Herbert Jackson, Nixa, Glen
Jackson, Billings, and Gaylord Jackson, Marionville; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Buck Prairie Baptist Church near
Marionville with the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery
with Bradford-Surridge in charge.
(Note: This clipping has a handwritten date of 23 February 1958 in the margin.)
Nelson, Harold 28 Jul 1936 - 29 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Carl & ? (?) Nelson]
AND
Stamps, Rebecca 15 Oct 1942 - 29 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Carl & ? (?) Stamps]

Double funeral services for Rebecca C. Stamps, 29 of Walnut Grove and Harold
Gene Nelson, 35, of Springfield, were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here.
The couple died Monday in a head-on crash involving their motorcycle and a car near
Dadeville. They were engaged to be married. The Revs. Chester Rich and Joseph Fall
officiated at the services with burial in Smith Cemetery near Rogersville under direction
of Harris of Ozark and Allison of Greenfield. Miss Stamps is survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Stamps, Dadeville and a sister, Mrs. Carolyn DeWitt, Ozark. Surviving Mr.
Nelson are a son, Mark Nelson and a daughter, Cetta Nelson, both of Joplin; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of Springfield; two sister, Mrs. Lila Garrett of Ash Grove and
Mrs. Deal Hayes of Republic.
Nelson, Homer 7 Sep 1887 - 22 Nov 1965
Funeral services for Homer Nelson, 78, Route 1, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday
in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. E. L. Brock officiating. Burial will be in Wise
Hill Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Mr. Nelson died at 10:30 p.m. Monday
in Burge-Protestant Hospital where he had been a patient 12 days.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1965 in the margin.
Nelson, Joseph Glen 1899 - 22 Dec 1961
Joseph Glen Nelson, 62, of Marionville, died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in the Aurora
Community Hospital, where he had been a patient 11 days. He was a retired farmer and
feed mill worker and had lived in the Aurora and Marionville communities about 23
years. Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Eva Mae Harris, Carthage; three sons, Wade,
Aurora, James, Carthage, and Norman, Marionville; two brothers, Willie, Nixa, and
Howard, Enterprise, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. Velma Smith and Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel,
both of Nixa, and Mrs. Georgia McConnel of Van Nuys, Calif., and four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Buck Prairie Baptist Church. The Rev.
H. V. Wells will officiate. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of
Bradford-Surridge of Marionville. (Springfield News-Leader – 22 December 1961)
Nelson, Josephine F. (Deeds) Rahm 7 Oct 1909 - 5 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of Edward F. & Clara Maude (Caldwell) Deeds; married first Sylvester
A. Rahm 21 Jun 1904 - 2 Oct 1976; married second Clell Nelson; buried under name
Rahm]
Josephine Rahm Nelson, 86, of Ozark, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 1995, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Oct. 7, 1909, in Christian County, and was the daughter
of Edward and Clara Deeds. She spent several early years in Panama, where her father
served in the U.S. Navy. Her first husband, Sylvester Rahm preceded her in death in
1976. She was also preceded in death by: two brothers, Edward and Clay Deeds; and a
sister, Helen Gimlin. She was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Active in civic
affairs, she served a Christian County Republican Committeewoman, and received many
ribbons at area fairs of her cooking ability. In 1983, she married Clell Nelson. Survivors
include: Her husband, Clell Nelson; a son, James Rahm, and his wife, Loretta, Carrollton;
two grandchildren, Kirk Rahm, Warrensburg, and David Rahm, Nashville, Tennesee; two
great-grandchildren, John Rahm and Max Rahm; and a sister, Dorothy Engelage,

Springfield. Funeral services were Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Mike [INCOMPLETE]
Nelson, Kevin Jack 29 Oct 1954 - 26 Jun 1994
Kevin Jack Nelson, 39, Plainview Texas, formerly of the Clever/Billings area,
died at 3:57 a.m. Sunday in University Medical Center, Lubbock Texas, following a short
illness. He was a graduate of Clever High Scholl, member of Clever First Baptist Church
and an antique dealer. Kevin is survived by his parents, Jack and Mary Nelson, Billings; a
brother, Phillip Nelson and wife Fran, Billings; grandmother Anna Fleming, Republic;
and a host of loving relatives and friends. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in
Clever First Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Fortner officiating. Burial will be n Wise
Hill Cemetery, north of Clever under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. The
family requests memorial contributions be made to the Dallas and Elizabeth Gray
Scholarship Fund, Clever Schools or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Springfield
News-Leader, June 28 1994.
Nelson, Leo Clinton 22 Feb 1912 - 29 Sep 2002 CCH-N 9 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Elijah & Laura (Shipman) Nelson; married 22 Dec 1932 Bertie V. Pruiett 1
Dec 1916 - 2 Oct 1999]
Leo Clinton Nelson, Sparta, son of Eligah and Laura Shipman Nelson, born Feb.
22, 1912, at Keltner, and departed this life Sept. 29, 2002, at age 90 years. On Dec. 22,
1932, he married Bertie V Pruiett and together they had nine children. They lived east of
Sparta many years on a farm before moving to town four years ago. Leo had been a
member of Eastern Gate Missionary Baptist Church in Douglas County since 1947,
where he served as deacon, and taught adult Sunday school. He was preceded in death by
his wife; parents; two sisters, Tressie Swearengin and Goldie Burks; an infant son, Leo
Nelson Jr.; a grandson, Tony Ivan Caudill; great-great-grandson Micheal Nelson; and
daughter-in-law, Mildred (Pat) Nelson. Survivors include eight children, Kathleen Shortt,
Sharon Kay Goodwin and Bobbie Mitchell all of Sparta, J.C. Nelson, Jerry Nelson,
Katherine Caudill and Jim Nelson, all of Oldfield, Dewey Nelson, of Cassville; 28
grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; seven step great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Oct 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
with Reverend James Orick and Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial followed in Harville
Cemetery.
Nelson, Lucile (Pigg) 11 Nov 1902 - 14 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of William M. & Elizabeth (Morrisett) Pigg; married 20 May 1994
Amos Nelson]
Lucile Nelson, 91, Highlandville, died at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, 1993 in
Tulsa Regional Medical Center. She was born Nov. 11, 1902, the daughter of William M.
and Elizabeth Morrisett Pigg. She was united in marriage May 20, 1954 to Amos Nelson.
She had lived in Sand Springs, Okla., for the past eight years. She’s formerly of
Highlandville. She was a homemaker, a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church, and
a very active member of the Sand Spring Senior Center. She was preceded in death by
her husband, William, March 28, 1984, parents, a daughter, Thelma Butler, three
brothers, the Rev. Oscar Pigg, Preston Pigg, and Leo Pigg, four sisters, Lorene Arnold,

Pearl Ware, Louise Noel, and Mary Donni. Survivors include one son, James Riddle, and
his wife, Jona, Sand Springs, Okla.; one daughter, Velma Davis, and her husband, E.T.,
Yuma, Ariz., eight grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Services were held Thursday, Nov. 18, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]
AND
DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
AND
Davis, Kimberly Ann 1960 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p1
Wreck Kills Three
Three women were killed in a two-vehicle accident between Clever and Republic
Friday. Four other persons were injured in the accident in which a Jeep pickup driven by
Susan Felicia Spence, 16, Route 1, Clever, was traveling northbound at an excessive rate
of speed, according to the state highway patrol. Her pickup went out of control, skidded
onto the wrong side of the highway, struck another vehicle driven by Martha Jane Nelson
head-on and pushed the Nelson vehicle into a ditch. Persons killed in the accident
include: Mrs. Nelson, 41, of Route 1, Billings. Edwina Ruth DeVore, 47, Route 1,
Billings, the sister-in-law of Mrs. Nelson. Kimberly Ann Davis, 15, Clever, a passenger
in the car driven by Miss Spence. Injured in the Christian County accident were;
Miss Spence, facial injuries, loss of teeth, left leg injuries and possible internal injuries.
David Joe Nelson, 13, son of Mrs. Nelson, Kerry Joe Nelson, 11, also son of Mrs.
Nelson. Elizabeth Grace Gray, 53, Route 1, Billings, a passenger in the Nelson car.
AND
Nelson, Martha Jane (Hale) 16 Feb 1934 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Lemule & Belle (Little) Hale; married Joseph Ward Nelson]
AND
DeVore, Edwina Ruth (Nelson) 8 Sep 1928 - 19 Dec 1975 OH 25 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Ethel (Maples) Nelson; married Walter Eugene DeVore]
CLEVER - Double services for Mrs. Martha Jane Nelson, 41, and Mrs. Edwina R.
DeVore, 47, both of Billings, were at 2:30 p.m. today in the Clever High School gym
with the Revs. Howard L. Boyd, Larkin Haden and James Smith officiating. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery, near Clever, under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Nelson
and Mrs. DeVore, who were sisters-in-law were killed Friday evening in a highway crash
on Route P, two miles north of Clever. Contributions for both Mrs. Nelson and Mrs.
DeVore may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church memorial fund.
Nelson, Mary Ellen (Elliott) 26 Jun 1861 - 22 Oct 1947 CCR 30 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Elijah A. & Millia A. Elliott; married 26 Nov 1882 James F. Nelson 8
Aug 1856 - 14 Dec 1907]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ellen Nelson, 86, who died Oct. 22 at her home at
Garrison, Mo., were held Oct. 23 at the Garrison Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Roy

Shipman. Burial is in Peace cemetery near Garrison, under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Chadwick. She was married to James F. Nelson in 1882, and to this union were
born two children. The husband and one daughter, Mrs. Monta Mitchell, have preceded
her in death. She was a faithful member of the Garrison Baptist church the past 30 years.
She is survived by one son, William Nelson, of Jordan, Mont., one sister, Mrs. Lucy
Workman with whom she made her home, three brothers, eight grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren.
Nelson, Mattie (Bray) 2 Mar 1875 - 14 Jul 1948 CCR 22 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Margarett (Garrison) Bray; married 17 Jun 1900 CCM
James A. Nelson 8 Dec 1867 - 3 Sep 1946]
Mrs. Mattie Nelson was born March 2, 1975, and passed away July 14, 1948, at
the home of her son, Claude, near Sparta, where she had been bedfast for the past 17
months. She lived her entire lifetime in the Sparta community. In 1900 she was united in
marriage with James Nelson and to this union were born 10 children. Her husband
preceded her in death September 3, 1946. She was converted early in life and united with
the Mt. Zion Baptist church where she remained a member throughout her lifetime.
Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Vesta Gravelle, Mrs. Ada Bollard and Mrs. Clessie
Oswald of Springfield, Mrs. Mae Vaughan of Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Jessie Ellingsworth of
Ozark, and Mrs. Pearl Weter of Chadwick; four sons, Claude, Clyde and Cecil of Sparta
and Clell of Ozark; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Ida
McDaniel of Ozark; one brother, James Bray of Ozark, and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel
by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in the Shipman cemetery.
Nelson, Mildred Ilene "Pat" (Shortt) 13 Aug 1941 - 16 Aug 2002 CCH-N 21 Aug
2002
[Note: Daughter of Everett and Artie (Pruiett) Shortt; married 13 Jun 1959 Jasper Clifton
Nelson]
Mildred Ilene "Pat" Nelson, 61, Oldfield, passed away Aug. 16, 2002, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Aug. 13, 1941, in the Pansy community
in Douglas County, the daughter of Everett and Artie (Pruiett) Shortt. On June 13, 1959,
she and Jasper Clifton Nelson were married. She was saved at the Mount Olive Baptist
Church, and was a charter member of Eastern Gate Missionary Baptist Church in
Douglas County. Survivors include her husband, J.C.; seven children and their families,
Douglas Nelson and his wife, Nancy, Oldfield, and their children, Travis and Tyler;
Jackie Nelson, Sparta, and her children, Kevin, Landon and Simmual; Alvin Nelson and
his wife Linda, Ava, and their children, Brandon, Matthew, Elijah, Jacob, Joshua and
Emmanual; Peggy Hampton and her husband Marvin, Ava, and their children, Rachel
and Carl; Teena Johnson and her husband Cliff, Ava, and their children, Adam, Levi and
Esther; Eric Nelson and his wife Patricia, Ava, and their children, Joseph and Jessie;
Virginia Hampton and her husband, Tommy, Ava, and their children, Madeline, Kyle,
Sarah and Abbigayle; two great-grandchildren, Jasper Nelson, and Destiny Nelson; her
father, Everett Shortt, Ava; father-in-law, Leo Nelson, Sparta; two sisters, Wanda
Hutchinson and husband Larry, and Dortha Lea and husband Randy; and a brother, Hillis
Shortt and his wife Diane, all of Ava. She was preceded in death by her mother, Artie

Shortt, her mother-in-law, Bertie Nelson, and a great-grandson, Michael Alexander
Nelson. Funeral services were Aug. 19, in Eastern Gate Missionary Baptist Church, Ava,
with Rev. James Orick officiating. Burial followed in Harvill Cemetery. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Nelson, Minda 1878 - 9 May 1964 CCR 14 May 1964 p1
[Note: spelling from tombstone and marriage record: Son of Robert Hope & Francis
"Fannie" (Stafford) Nelson; married Laura McKinney 21 Sep 1898]
Mendy Nelson, 80, retired farmer and former resident of the Ava community,
died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. C. C. Hull, Bruner, after a
lingering illness. Other survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Roy Davis and Mrs. Sam
Davis, both of Ulysses, Kan., Mrs. Ezra Mitchell, Ava and Mrs. Emory Short, Elkhead;
and a son, Robert N., Escondido, Calif.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Bruner Baptist Church. The Rev. Charles Asher officiated and burial was in Sparta
Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Nelson, Minerva Elizabeth (Pearce) 25 Jan 1870 - 22 Jan 1947 CCR 23 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Elijah & Sarah E. (Hodge) Pearce; married 1892 Elijah A. Nelson 5
Aug 1869 - 19 Sep 1903]
Minerva Elizabeth Pearce was born Jan. 29, 1870, and departed this life at the
home of her son, Edgar Nelson, on Jan. 22, 1947, at the age of 76 years, 11 months and
22 days. She was united in marriage in 1892 to Elijah A. Nelson and to this union were
born six children. The husband and three children preceded her in death. Survivors
include a son, Edgar, two daughters, Mrs. Chlorus Ottendorf and Mrs. Reathel Luce,
other relatives and many friends. She was converted early in life and united with the
Clever Methodist church of which she was a member at the time of her death. Funeral
services were held Thursday afternoon at the Clever M.E. church, with Rev. Efton Blades
and the pastor, Rev. Haney, officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill cemetery under the
direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Nelson, Nolan C. 14 Apr 1898 - 28 Jun 1969 CCR 3 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Luther & Mary E. C. Nelson; married Alta June Little 16 Jun 1910 - 10
Aug 1989; tombstones appears to say Nolan G. Nelson]
Funeral services for Nolan C. Nelson, 71, of route 1, Clever were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Methodist Church in Clever with the Rev. Wayne Jones and the Rev.
Ronald Couch officiating. Burial was in Polk Chapel Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell. Mr. Nelson, a farmer and a lifetime resident of the area, died at 11:30 a.m.
Saturday at Cox Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Alta.
Nelson, Opal Rita (Swearengin) 19 Jun 1911 - 22 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary (Maggard) Swearengin; married Claude Nelson]
Opal Rita Swearengin Nelson, 82, Sparta, died Monday, March 22, 1993 in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born Jan. 17, 1911, the daughter of John and Mary
Maggard Swearengin. She was a lifelong resident of the Sparta area. She was a member
of Sparta Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd,
Emmett and Adrian Swearengin: and a sister, Verna Swearengin. Survivors include her

husband, Claude; two sons, Tommy J. Nelson and his wife, Carol, Sparta, and Donald L.
Nelson, Springfield; a daughter, Janis K. Walkinghorst, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; five
brothers, Carl Swearengin, Ava, Lora Swearengin, Springfield, Lemmie and Woodrow
Swearengin, Mt. View, Wyo., and Richard Swearengin, St. Louis; two sisters, Emogene
Tate, Moses Lake, Wash., and Virta Alpress, William Lake, British Columbia; six
grandchildren, Gary, Shawna, Joshua, Amber, Angela and Lynn; and four greatgrandchildren. Services, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Mark Moss officiating. Burial will be in Shipman Cemetery.
Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Funeral Home.
Nelson, Phillip David 30 Oct 1950 - 20 Feb 2003
Philip David Nelson, 52, was born October 30, 1950 in Springfield, MO, and
passed away Thursday, February 20, 2003 in his home near Clever. He was the oldest son
of Jack and Mary (Fleming) Nelson. Philip was a 1968 graduate of Clever High School
and served in the National Guard during the Vietnam War. He was a member of Clever
First Baptist Church. Philip was a farmer and the owner of Pop’s Kettle Corn and Paw
Paw’s Corn Roaster. He loved meeting people through his businesses. Philip was
preceded in death by his brother, Kevin; his paternal grandparents, Edgar and Ethel
Nelson; and his maternal grandparents, Roscoe and Anna Fleming. Philip is survived by
his parents of rural Clever; his daughter, Diane Nelson, Springfield; his companion, Dona
Kirtley of the home and her family; several uncles and aunts; cousins; and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2003 in Clever First Baptist
Church with Pastor Doug Richey officiating and music by his uncle, Joe Nelson, under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever. Burial will follow in Wise Hill
Cemetery, Clever. No formal visitation is planned, however, the funeral home will be
open for friends to call after 12 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be
given to the Clever First Baptist Church Building Fund. Springfield News-Leader,
February 22, 2003.
Nelson, Robert James 21 Jul 1925 - 13 May 1991 NN-E 23 May 1991
[Note: Son of Randolph & Ruth (Baty) Nelson; married Lucille]
Robert James Nelson, 65, died Monday, May 13, 1991, in Corpus Christi, Texas,
due to cancer. He was born in Sparta July 21, 1925. He was the oldest son of Randolph
and Ruth Baty Nelson. He graduated with the class of 1943. After a tour of duty in the
Navy, he worked at the Chevrolet Garage in Springfield and later for the Knight Oil Co.
In 1950 he moved to Corpus Christi. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a
younger brother, Byron Nelson. He is survived by his wife; Lucille; a son, Ronald James;
daughters Sherrie Diegle, Orange. Grove, Texas, and Cathy Lee, Lubbock, Texas; two
grandchildren; and a brother, Bill Nelson, Anderson, Calif. Burial was in Corpus Christi.
Nelson, Rudolph R. 1902 - 18 Sep 1968 CCR 26 Sep 1968 p8
Rudolph R. Nelson, 66, a former resident of Sparta, died in Memorial Medical
Center at Corpus Christi, Texas, on Wednesday Sept 18. Survivors include his wife Ruth
of 3623 Blanco Court, Corpus Christi; three sons, Bob of Coprus Christi and Bill and
Bryon, both stationed at China Lake, Calif., with the United States Navy; and eight
grandchildren.

Nelson, Ruth E. (Baty) 11 Jan 1902 - 11 Sep 1973 OH 27 Sep 1973 p11
[Note: Daughter of Abraham L. & Nancy Elizabeth (Smith) Baty; married 3 Oct 1924
Rudolph R. Nelson]
Mrs. Ruth Baty Nelson, 71, died at Sept. 11 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mrs. Nelson
was born and raised in Sparta, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Rudolph in Sept. 1968. Survivors are three sons: Bob of Corpus Christi, Bill of Poway,
Calif. and Byron of Ridgecrest, Calif.; Eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Burial was in Corpus Christi.
Nelson, Steven Ray 1953 - 27 Sep 1970 CCR 1 Oct 1970 p1
Hunting Mishap Causes Death Of Ozark Youth
Steven Ray Nelson, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward T. Nelson, Route 1, Ozark, was
instantly killed about 5:45 p.m. last Saturday in a hunting accident. He was accidentally
shot by a hunting companion which dove hunting on a country road about three miles
south of Ozark. The tragedy occurred as Nelson, a younger brothers and two
acquaintances were hunting from a car, with Nelson driving. A dove was spotted, Nelson
stopped the car, stepped out to fire, and raised up into the line of fire of an 18-year-old
companion who had stepped out of the car on the other side. The charge from a 12 gauge
shotgun struck Nelson in the back of the head. Christian County coroner said no inquest
will be held. Young Nelson was a senior at Spokane High School, and a member of
Highlandville Baptist Church, Born at Albuquerque, N. M., he moved with his parents to
Springfield in 1956, and to the Route 1, Ozark address in 1959. Survivors, in addition to
his parents, are two brothers, Barry A. and Bruce and two sisters, Donna J. and Sharon
Kay, all of the home, Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon in the Harris Funeral
Home in Ozark with the Rev. Gary Robbinett officiating, Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery.
Nelson, Thelma "Bonita" (Maggard) 10 Jan 1940 - 17 Aug 2004 CCH-N 25 Aug
2004 & SN-L 19 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Preston & Iona (Hampton) Maggard; married 24 Feb 1957 Jerry
Lee Nelson]
Thelma "Bonita" Nelson, 64, Oldfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004 in Cox South
Hospital. She was born January 10, 1940 in Keltner, the daughter of Rev. Preston and
Iona (Hampton) Maggard. On February 24, 1957 she and Jerry Lee Nelson were united in
marriage by the Rev. John Pruitt in Keltner. To this union three daughters were born,
Loetta, Juanita and Joetta. Bonita was a dedicated Christian, a devoted wife, mother,
grandmother, and friend. She welcomed others into her heart and her home. Bonita was a
member of Eastern Gate Missionary Baptist Church, where she enjoyed attending
services and fellowshipping with her friends. She also enjoyed a long teaching career at
Chadwick School where she delighted in her students and felt great satisfaction in
teaching them. She had a heart filled with compassion, generosity and a strong love for
others. These things she instilled in those around her. Survivors include: Her husband,
Jerry of the home; three daughters of the Keltner-Highlonesome area, Loetta Nelson,
Juanita Powell, and Joetta Maggard; grandchildren, Jerry Seth and Lacey Jo Powell,
Ashley Maggard and her husband Jacob Coltrane, Ronnie Maggard, Kiersten Nelson,

Crystal Nelson and her husband, Curtis, Tattie Maggard and her husband Jerry; greatgrandchildren, Crissie Jo Coltrane, Hannah Guerin, Millie and Cassidy Nelson, and
Rayna Powell; her mother Iona Maggard; and a brother, Ervin Maggard, Ozark. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
James Orick officiating. Burial followed in Harvill Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Nelson, Ward T. 8 Mar 1920 - 15 Nov 1974 OH 21 Nov 1974 p2
[Note: married Rose Lee]
OZARK - A resident of Ozark since 1959, Ward T. Nelson, 54, Route 1, Ozark,
died at 4:45 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr.
Nelson moved to Ozark from Springfield. He was also a former resident of Albuquerque,
N. M. He was a member of the Bricklayers Local 10 in Springfield, and the Hiram Lodge
13, AF and AM in Albuquerque. Survivors include his wife, Rose Lee; two sons, Barry
and Bruce of the home; two daughters, Miss Donna Jo Nelson, Springfield, and Mrs.
Sharon Kay David, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Sybil Odom, Fordland, Mrs. Mayme
Howell, Springfield and Mrs. Violet Hamilton, San Diego, Calif.; one brother, Wayne,
address unknown and one half-brother, Dewey Snow, Windyville. Funeral arrangements
were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Nelson, Wilda M. (Broadstock) 26 May 1916 - 12 Aug 2004
SN-L 15 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Bert & Amanda Broadstock; married 27 Nov 1942 Rex Nelson]
Wilda M. Nelson, age 87, of Springfield, passed away at 11:20 a.m. Thursday,
Aug. 12, 2004, in her home surrounded by family and friends. Wilda was born May 26,
1917, to Bert and Amanda Broadstock. On Nov. 27, 1942, she married Rex Nelson. She
loved going to her cabin at the lake, cooking, crocheting, and very much loved
entertaining family and friends. Wilda always enjoyed having lunch with longtime
friends from the (Yum-Yum) Club. Anybody who ever met Wilda loved her. She loved
life to the fullest extent. Her entire life revolved around her daughter, Sue, family and
friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rex; sisters Dorothy Gray, Nellie
Foreman; and an infant sister, Louise Broadstock. She is survived by her daughter, Sue
Bright of Ozark, Mo.; a son-in-law, Roy Bright of Springfield, Mo.; her beloved
caregiver, Edna Bird of Springfield; Terri McBurney of Springfield, whom she loved as a
daughter; and Doris Jackson of Rogersville, Mo. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in White Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Janet Given officiating
under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Nelson, William E. 18 Jun 1871 - 4 Feb 1962 CCR 8 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Joshua & Redigia (Wright) Nelson; married Sarah Elizabeth Adams]
Funeral services for William E. Nelson, 90, a lifelong resident of the Keltner
community, who died Sunday at the Christian Rest Home in Ozark, were held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mount Olive Church, with Rev. Preston Maggard officiating.
Burial was in Harvill Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mr. Nelson, a
retired farmer and a member of the Mount Olive Baptist church, is survived by two sons,

Quince and Josh, both of the state of Arizona; three daughters, Mrs. Cleveland Maggard
of Oldfield, Mrs. Pearl Berner of Augusta, Kan. and Mrs. Clara Carvel of Sacramento,
Calif.; a brother, Marion, of Lyons, Kan.; 36 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren.
Nelson, William L. 26 Sep 1907 - 24 Sep 1975 OH 2 Oct 1975 p11
[Note: married 1 Nov 1926 Geraldine Martin]
NIXA - Funeral services for William L. Nelson, 67, of Route 2, Nixa were at 2
p.m. today at Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery, under direction of Harris, Nixa. Mr. Nelson died at 5:45 a.m.
Wednesday at a Columbia hospital while visiting his son, William H. of Columbia.
Nelson, Wincie Mahala (Wilkes) 13 Apr 1878 - 18 Jul 1967
Mrs. Wincie Mahala Nelson, 89, of 1935 West Calhoun, Springfield, died about
7:30 p.m. Tuesday at home. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Irene Walkin, 1409
Marion, Springfield, Mrs. Tressie Morris, Galena, Mrs. Cleo Howerton, 1611 West Lynn,
Springfield, Mrs. Rozella Clevenger, Clarksville, Tenn., and Mrs. Zelma Brosseau, Route
2, Crane; and two sons, Carl Nelson, 1907 Est Thoman, Springfield, and Donald Nelson,
Marionville. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 20 July 1967 in the margin.
Nesbit, Joseph B.
13 Sep1904 - 12 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
Joseph B. Nesbit, 64, Ozark, died at 7:10 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. A native of Eminence, he had lived in Hickory County and in the Springfield
area all his life. moving to Ozark two years ago to live with a daughter, Mrs. Anna L.
LaRose. He was a retired cement finisher. Other survivors are a son, Robert L., Kansas
City; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a sister, Mrs. Mae Coff, Memphis,
Tenn. Services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen
Harrison officiating. Burial was in Cross Timber Cemetery.
Nesbitt, Lawrence “Larry” Joseph 1 Jan 1959 - 17 Mar 1997 CCH-N 22 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Frank & Anna Nesbitt; married Helene]
Larry Joseph Nesbitt, 38, Ozark, died Monday, March 17, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center South after a long battle with cancer. The son of Frank and Anna Nesbitt, he was
born January 1, 1959, in Bronx, New York. Larry was employed with Glenstone Block
Company as a salesman for 13 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank
Nesbitt. He is survived by: his wife, Helene, of the home; a brother, Michael Nesbitt,
Queens, New York; a sister, Patty Lizza, Brewster, New York; his mother, Anna
Sutorius, Ridgefield, Connecticut; and two nephews, Derek and Scott Lizza of Brewster,
New York. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 20, 1997, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with Pastor Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
Ozark.
Netzer, Carl Henry 4 Jan 1904 - 4 Nov 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p6
[Note: Son of Joseph & Martha (Dideon) Netzer]
BILLINGS - Carl Henry Netzer, 72, a lifelong Billings resident, died Monday
morning of an apparent heart attack while at a Springfield physician’s office, according to

a funeral home spokesman. Mr. Netzer had owned and operated a tire business in Billings
for more than 35 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings and
the Ozark Steam Engine Association. Survivors include six brothers, Matt, Joe, Frank and
Leo, all of Billings, Robert of Monett and Albert of Savannah, Ga.. and two sisters, Mrs.
Helen Lazar and Mrs. Anna Hignel, both of Pinelias Park, Fla. Meadors of Billings
arrange arrangements.
Netzer, Dorothy Ilene (Landers) 11 Oct 1910 - 31 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Charlie and Lou (Phipps) Landers; married 22 Jul 1937 Francis
Lawrence “Pete” Netzer 23 Apr 1906 - May 1990]
Dorothy Ilene Netzer, 90, Springfield, formerly of Billings, died at 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31, 2001 in the home of her son. She was born October 11, 1910 in
Highlandville, Mo., to Charlie and Lou (Phipps) Landers. She was married to Francis
“Pete” Netzer on July 22, 1937. He passed away May 2, 1990. Dorothy attended the
Teachers College in Springfield and taught grades 1-8 in a country school house. She
served on the Christian County Library Board and was active in various community
clubs. She was also a member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings. Her
parents; a son, Larry; and a brother also preceded her in death. She is survived by two
sons, Tony Netzer, Springfield, and Terry Netzer, Wilmington, Delaware; a sister Iris
Little, Billings; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral service will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2001 in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, with Father
Patrick Teter officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial will
follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Prayer service will be a t7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral
home. The Billings chapel will be open Sunday at noon. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Netzer, Edmond F. 29 Mar 1912 - 6 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Peter W. & Louise (Schatz) Netzer; married Nancy]
Funeral mass for Edmond F. Netzer, 67, Verona, was held last Saturday in the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Verona. He died last Thursday in a Monett Hospital
after an illness of one day. Among survivors are his wife, Nancy; his mother, Mrs. Louise
Netzer and three brothers, Leonard, Donald and Richard, all of Billings
Netzer, Esther Mary (Berghaus) 8 Apr 1916 - 26 Feb 2005 SN-L 28 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Anna (Assenmacher) Berghaus; married 19 Jan 1947 Leo
Netzer]
Esther Mary Netzer, 88, Billings, passed away at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26,
2005, in the Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. She was born April 18, 1916, in
Billings, to Joseph and Anna (Assenmacher) Berghaus. Esther was united in marriage to
Leo Netzer on Jan. 29, 1947. They lived and raised their family on a farm just southeast
of Billings. Mr. Netzer passed away Feb. 22, 1999. Esther was a member of the St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, where she was active in the PCCW and enjoyed
singing in the choir for many years. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Agnes
Schatz. She is survived by five children and their spouses, Rebecca and Bill Rogato,
Goldsboro, N.C., Ted and Karen Netzer, Branson, Stephen and Jackie Netzer, Billings,
Ann and Bob Jenkins, Springfield, and Catherine Johansen, Nixa; 12 grandchildren, Leo,
Thomas, Sarah, and Michael Rogato, Nathan Johansen, Cassandra Martinez and husband,

Tony, Joe Netzer, Rachel Baker and husband, Greg, Jessica and Melissa Netzer, and
Andy and Erica Jenkins; one great-grandchild, Nicole Parrish; two sisters, Leona
Berghaus and Adeleen Pachlhofer, both of Springfield; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in St. Joseph's Catholic
Church, Billings, with Father Bobby Manso officiating, under the direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Billings. Prayer
service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in the funeral home, with visitation to
follow.
Netzer, Francis Lawrence “Larry” 5 Sep 1938 - 1 Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of Frances Lawrence “Pete” & Dorothy Ilene (Landers) Netzer]
F.L. "Larry" Netzer, 50, of Billings, died Nov. 1 in his home of apparent natural
causes. A rosary service for Mr. Netzer was held Nov. 3, with the funeral Mass held Nov.
4 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings. The Msgr. John J. Rynish officiated. Burial
was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Chapel. A graduate
of Billings High School, Mr. Netzer was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and
was retired from General Motors in Flint, Michigan. His survivors include three sons,
Gary, of Hartville, South Carolina, Michael, of Billings, and Joseph, of Marietta,
Georgia; a stepson, Sgt. 1st Class Mark Hayes, U.S. Army in Lawton, Oklahoma; a
daughter, Christine Newcom, Fenton, Michigan; his parents, Pete and Dorothy Netzer,
Billings; two brothers, Tony, of Springfield, and J. Terry, of Wilmington, Delaware; two
step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions are
suggested to tile American Cancer Society or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Netzer, Francis Lawrence “Pete” 23 Apr 1906 - May 1990
[Note: Son of Joseph & Martha (Dideon) Netzer; married 22 Jul 1937 Dorothy Ilene
Landers 11 Oct 1910 - 31 Jul 2001]
Francis L. “Pete” Netzer, 84, of Billings, died at 9:17a.m. Wednesday in his home
after a long illness. A retired postmaster of Billings, he had been Water Superintendent
in Billings for 42 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; St. Joseph’s
Men’s Club and was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. A former boy scout
leader he was a member of the Order of the Arrow. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy;
two sons, Tony Netzer, Springfield and Terry Netzer, Wilmington, Del.; three brothers,
Matt and Leo Netzer, both of Billings and Robert Netzer, Monett; two sisters, Helen
Lazar and Anne Hignell, both of Pinellas Park, Fla.; nine grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with MSGR. John J. Rynish
officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Friends
may call after 9 a.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s
Foundation or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
(Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 4 May 1990)
Netzer, Francis Lawrence “Pete” 23 Apr 1906 - 2 May 1990 OH 10 May 1990
[Note: Son of Joseph & Martha (Dideon) Netzer; married 22 Jul 1937 Dorothy Ilene
Landers 11 Nov 1910 - 31 Jul 2001]

Francis L. "Pete" Netzer, 84, Billings, died Wednesday, May 2, 1990 in his home,
following a long illness. A retired postmaster of Billings, he had been water
superintendent in Billings for 42 years. He was a member of St. Josephs Men's Club and
was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. A former Boy Scout leader, he was a
member of the Order of the Arrow. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; two sons, Tony
Netzer, Springfield, and Terry Netzer, Wilmington, Del.; three brothers, Matt and Leo
Netzer, both of Billings, and Robert Netzer, Monett; two sisters, Helen Lazar and Anne
Hignell, both of Pinellas Park, Fla.; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was Saturday in St,
Josephs Catholic Church with Monsignor John J. Rynish officiating, assisted by Rev.
Terry Carter. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery under direction of Craig-Huru-Bradley
Funeral Home.
Netzer, Infant Son 8 Oct 1970 - 8 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Terry & Lee Ann ( ) Netzer]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Netzer, Ballwin. were
at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Billings, with the Rev. Jerry Eschbacher
officiating. Burial was under direction of Cantrell of BIllings. The infant was dead at
birth at 9:45 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Mercy Hospital, St. Louis. Survivors, in addition
to the parents, are the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Richard Helakoski, White Pine, Mich.;
and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Netzer, Billings.
Netzer, Joseph 28 Aug 1871 - 12 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Peter & Theresa A. ( ) Netzer; married Martha Dideon]
BILLINGS - Joseph Netzer, 91-year-old farmer who had spent almost threequarters of a century in this area, died Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield,
where he was taken Tuesday for treatment. Mr. Netzer had moved to Billings in 1888.
Surviving are seven sons, Joseph, Jr., Matt, Carl, Frank and Leo, all of Billings; Dr. R.
W. Netzer of Monett, and Albert Netzer, San Jose, Calif.; two daughters, John and
William Netzer, Springfield; and three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Stiefvater, Mrs. Lizzie Krug
and Mrs. Mary Nagle, all of Springfield. Cantrell of Billings will be in charge of
arrangements.
Netzer, Joseph P. 28 Sep 1901 - 6 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Joseph & Martha (Dideon) Netzer; married Margaret Thersa Thiel 5 Feb
1908 - 15 Dec 1964]
Joseph P. Netzer, 86, of Billings, died July 6 in Roy, Utah, while visiting his
daughter. A funeral mass for Mr. Netzer was held Monday in the St. Joseph Catholic
Church, with Msgr. Thomas Reidy officiating. A rosary service was held Sunday. Burial
was in the St. Joseph Cemetery, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Mr. Netzer was a retired equipment dealer and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic
Church and Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Margaret. He is survived by a son, Tom, Springfield; and a daughter, Martha (Marti)
Verfurth, Roy, Utah; five grandchildren; his brothers, Matt, Frank (Pete), and Leo, of
Billings, and Robert, of Monett; and his sisters, Helen Lazar and Anne Hignell, Pinelias

Park, Florida. Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Campus Ministries,
680 S. Florence, Springfield.
Netzer, Leonard J. “Shorty” 6 Jan 1911 - 29 Nov 2002
Mr. Leonard J. “Shorty” Netzer, 91, Billings, died Friday, November 29, 2002 as
a result of a fire in his home. He was born January 6, 1911 in Clever, Missouri to Peter
William and Louise (Schatz) Netzer, the second oldest of 13 children. He was preceded
in death by his parents; his brothers, Wilbert, Edmond, Donald and Richard; and his
sister, Lucille Schmill. He is survived by two brothers, Raymond “Ray” Netzer and his
wife, Rose, Springfield, and Paul “Pedro” Netzer, Nixa; five sisters, Marguerite
Yonkman, and Marie Fabro, both of Springfield, Frances Frett and her husband,
Clarence, Marion, Iowa, Geraldine Ruzicka, Wil lard, and Virgina Roetto and husband
,Jim, Dennison, Texas; sisters-in-law, Nancy Netzer, Verona, and Mary Netzer,
Springfield; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. He operated the DX
Service Station/radio repair shop, and a second radio repair shop in Billings. He also
owned and operated a theater in Billings, and after it burned down, Mr. Netzer donated
the land to the city of Billings. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II where he was a radio repairman. He was awarded five bronze stars and numerous
citations for campaigns in the South Pacific. After the Army, he was employed in Kansas
City, Mo., at a high tech company, where he held patents. After retiring he returned to
Billings to be a caregiver to his mother and brother. He will be missed by family and
friends deeply. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2002 in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Patrick Teter officiating, under direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial, with military honors, will be at 1 p.m. in the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Rosary service will be at 7 p.m. today in the
funeral home with visitation to follow. Springfield News-Leader, December 3, 2002.
Netzer, Margaret Theresa (Thiel) 5 Feb 1908 - 15 Dec 1964
CCR 17 Dec 1964 p1
Mrs. Margaret Theresa Netzer 56 of Billings, died at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital after an apparent heart attack. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church, Billings and the Alter and Rosary Society. Surviving are her husband, Joseph P.
Netzer; two daughters, Miss Mary Susan Netzer, Billings and Mrs. Martha Ann Verfurth,
Huntsville, Ala.; one son, J. Thomas Netzer, 621 West Crestview, Springfield; one
grandson; three sisters, Mrs. H. T. Champieux, Burbank, Calif. and Mrs. H. L. Wagner,
1118 North Campbell, Springfield; one brother, Louis J. Thiel, 756 South Weller,
Springfield. Rosary services will be at 9 this evening in Cantrell Chapel at Billings.
Requiem mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Church in Billings with the Rev.
William Connell officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Netzer, Matthias "Matt" P. 30 Nov 1902 - 8 Aug 1990 NN-E 16 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Joseph & Martha (Dideon) Netzer,; married Irene]
Matthias "Matt" P. Netzer, 87, Billings, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1990, in St.
Johns Regional Health Center, following a long illness. He was a former mayor of
Billings and had served on the City Council. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic
Church; St. Joseph's Men's Club and a fourth degree Knights of Columbus. He is

survived by his wife, Irene; two brothers, Leo of Billings and Robert of Monnett; and two
sisters, Helen Lazer and Anne Hignell, both of Pinellas Park, Fla. Funeral Mass was
Saturday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial
was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Netzer, Paul William 6 Nov 1915 - 26 May 2003
Paul William Netzer, 87, Springfield died at 4:44 p.m. Monday, May 26, 2003 in
Cox Medical Center South. Paul was born November 6, 1915, in Billings, Missouri, to
Peter Netzer and Louise (Schatz) Netzer. He was a diesel mechanic for the Greene
County Road & Bridge Dept. His wife, Christine Netzer, January 6, 2003, preceded him
in death. He is survived by two children, David Netzer of Springfield, and Connie Cruse
of Springfield; five sisters, Marguerite Yonkman of Springfield, Marie Fabro of
Springfield, Frances Frett of Marion, Iowa, Virginia Roetto of Denison, Texas, and
Geraldine Ruzicka of Willard; one brother, Raymond Netzer of Springfield; four
grandchildren, Missie Ghan, Kimberly Harriman, Bradley Kothenbeutel and Brian
Netzer; seven great-grandchildren, Alex, Dalton, Jo Ellen, Brandon, Katie, Calvin; and
many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003
in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1115 N. Campbell, Springfield, with Fr. Denis Dougherty,
O.S.B. celebrant. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Billings, Missouri, under the care
of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield. Rosary services will
be at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to The
American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Neufeld, Emanuel H. 5 Jul 1896 - 6 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
Emanuel H. Neufeld, 91, of Munday, Texas, formerly of Rogersville, died May 6.
Graveside services for Mr. Neufeld were held May 12 in White Chapel Cemetery,
Springfield. Burial was under the direction of Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Neves, Clarence M. 24 Apr 1924 - 26 Mar 2006 SN-L 5 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Neves; married Elsie]
Clarence M. Neves, 81, of Springfield passed away March 26, 2006. He was born
on April 24, 1924, in Isleton, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie; sons,
Ronald and Steven; parents, Frank and Mary Neves; sisters, Hilda Reittan and Josephine
Menezes; and brother, Joseph Neves. He is survived by daughters, Beverly Bell and
husband, Jim, of Scotts Valley, Calif., and Janet Norman and husband, Chapman, of
Nixa, Mo.; and granddaughter, Amanda Norman of Nixa. He was a World War II Army
veteran who served in the 99th division in the European Theater of Operations. His
positive attitude and friendly smile will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services were held in Rio Vista, Calif.
New, Era Levina (Hires) 12 Oct 1921 - 5 Jul 2004 SN-L 7 Jul 2004
Era Levina New, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Monday, July 5, 2004, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 9, in RollerCitizens Funeral Home, Marianna, Arkansas. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery,
Moro, Arkansas. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Arkansas.
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New, Era Levina (Hires)
12 Oct 1921 - 5 Jul 2004 CCH-N 14 Jul 2004
Era Levina New, 82, Ozark, died Monday, July 5, 2004 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born October 12, 1921 in Moro, Arkansas, the daughter of Judge and
Laura Oxner Hires. On April 3, 1943, she married Leo New. Era was a member of the
Moro Baptist Church, Moro, Arkansas. Survivors include: her husband Leo, Ozark; her
son, Lane New and wife Alma, Orlando; her daughter, Dolores Lamb and husband
Johnny, Ozark; five grandchildren, Lance New and wife Anna, Texas, Brian Perkins and
wife Melissa, California, Natalie Owens and husband Mike, Ozark, Melissa Lamb,
Ozark, and Lindsey New, Florida; five great grandchildren; and a brother, Earl Hires,
West Memphis, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother,
Robert Hires. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 9 in Roller-Citizens
Funeral Home, Marianna, Arkansas. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery, Moro,
Arkansas. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Newberry, ? d 1976 OH 4 Mar 1976 p9
We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, food and phone calls in
the passing of our loved one. Mrs. Yvonne Newberry & Family. Mr. & Mrs. Tom
Newberry & Family.
Newberry, Amanda Christine (Baucom) Woods 28 Jun 1929 - 20 Nov 2001
Amanda Newberry, 72, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 5:15 p.m. Friday,
November 30, 2001, in Cox Medical Center North. She was born June 28, 1929, the
daughter of George and Lucy Wheeler Baucom. She was a homemaker and a retired
employee of Shady Inn. She is survived by her husband, Tom Newberry of the home; a
son, George Woods, Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Denise Morris, Springfield, Mo.,
Christy Dudley, Crystal River, Fla., and Debra Baldwin, Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Helen
Zeigler, New Castle, Pa.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in
Selmore Cemetery, Christian County, Mo. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8
p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, December 3, 2001.
Newberry, Basel George 22 Feb 1927 - 8 Oct 1958 CCR 16 Oct 1958 p5
[Note: spelling from mortuary record and tombstone]
Funeral services for Basle George Newberry, 31, who died Oct. 8, were held
Saturday. Oct. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark with Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Newberry, two sons, William and Jerry; two
daughters, Linda Kay and Georgie Lee; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Newberry; three
brothers, Floyd of San Francisco, Gene and Charles, both of Kansas; and one sister, Mrs.
Ruby Scott, also of Kansas City.
Newberry, Cora (Tigue)
11 May 1881 - 10 Aug 1958 CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Newberry 76 of Highlandville, who died
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield were held Sunday, Sept. 14 at

2:30 p.m. in the Wilson Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Clyde Buckmaster officiating,
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. She was a member of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include two
sons, Fred and Homer Newberry, both of Monett, Mo.; seven daughters, Mrs. Francis
Henry of Highlandville, Mrs. Lydia Lewis of Gunnison, Colo., Mrs. Opal Daugherty of
Salem, Ore., Mrs. Golda Morgan of Monett, Mrs. Sylvia Crawford of Republic, Mrs.
Esther Jones of California and Mrs. Alta Waterman of Sugar Creek, Mo., 24
grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Newberry, Everett “Ted” 13 Sept 1929 - 1 Sept 2003
CCH-N 10 Sep 2003
Everett 'Ted' Newberry, 73, Granby, died at 11:13 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1, 2003 at
the home of his daughter in Reeds following an illness since February of 2002. He was
born Sept. 13, 1929 in Chadwick and was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S.
Army from 1950 to 1953 during World War II and the Korean War. He worked at Eagle
Picher for 12 years as a machine operator and owned and operated Newberry's Service
Station on County Line Road at Diamond from 1965 to 1979. He attended the Silver
Moon Full Gospel Church. He is preceded in death by two sisters, Irene and Edna; and
two brothers, Fred and Jack. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Southard and
husband Brad, and Karolyn Newberry and companion Ron Kreider; one grandson, Nick
Rodzwicz; his companion of 24 years, Shirley Carter; one brother, Tom Newberry; one
sister, Dorothy Wood; and Jeremy Lowe, whom he considered as a grandson; and
numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers will be Gary Ball, Nick Rodzwicz,
David Newberry, Steve Hood, Bud Mitchell and Jeremy Lowe. Funeral services were
held at 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at the Clark Funeral Home Chapel in Granby, with Rev. Fred
Franks officiating. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. at the Chadwick Cemetery at
which a flag folding ceremony was conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Newton County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, c/o Clark Funeral Home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Newberry, Florence E. (Allen) Willis 31 May 1921 - 26 Sep 2000 CCH-N 4 Oct 2000
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Rinda (Hall) Allen; married ? Willis; married 28 Mar 1987
Jessie Newberry]
Florence E. Allen Newberry, 79, Nixa, Missouri, passed away at 3:45 p.m.,
Tuesday, September 26, 2000, in Christian Health Care of Nixa. Florence was born May
31, 1921, the daughter of Charlie and Rinda Hall Allen. On March 28, 1987 she was
united in marriage to Jessie Newberry, who preceded her in death. She lived most of her
life in the Chadwick area and was a long time member of Victory Baptist Church.
Florence was a hard working woman who enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family,
being outdoors for long walks, fishing and hunting. She was a very devoted and loving
mother to her children and dedicated to her family. Besides her husband, Florence was
also preceded in death by both parents, one sister, Dorothy Loomis, and an infant brother,
Thomas Allen. She is survived by two daughters, Vonna Keller and husband Mike, Nixa;
and Wanda Jersak and husband Richard, Nixa; one son, Raymond Willis and wife
Ellarea, Cedar Creek; four grandchildren, Gina Jersak, Natasha Keller, Anthony Willis
and Gary Willis; two great-grandchildren, Corrie Willis and Kyle Willis; two brothers,
Clarence Allen and wife Cleta, Chadwick, Bud Allen and wife Evelyn, Rogersville; four

sisters, Hazel Jenkins and husband Basil, Ozark, Elma Moody and husband Richard,
Sparta, Elsie Gray and husband Reggie, Chadwick, and Gladys Gilbert, Oldfield; several
nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Graveside services were held Friday,
September 29, 2000, in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, with Rev. Darrell Mead
officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Barnes Family Funeral
Home, PO. Box 796, Ozark; MO 65721. www.legacycom.
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Newberry, Florence E (Allen) Willis 31 May 1921 – 26 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
Florence E. (Allen) Newberry, 70, Nixa, Missouri, passed away at 3:45 p.m.,
Tuesday., Sept. 26, 2000, in Christian Health Care of Nixa. Florence was born May 31,
1921, the daughter of Charlie and Rinda (Hall) Allen. On March 28, 1987, she was united
in marriage to Jessie Newberry, who preceded her in death: She lived most of her life in
the Chadwick area and was a long time member of Victory Baptist Church. Florence was
a hard working woman who enjoyed gardening, cooking for her family, being outdoors
for long walks, fishing, and hunting. She was a very devoted and loving mother to her
children and dedicated to her family. Besides her husband, Florence was also preceded in
death by both parents, one sister, Dorthy Loomis, and an infant brother, Thomas Allen.
She is survived by two daughters, Vonna Keiler and husband Mike, Nixa; Wanda Jersak
and husband Richard, Nixa; one son Raymond Willis and wife Ellarea, Cedar Creek; four
grandchildren Gina Jersak, Natasha Keller, Anthony Willis and Gary Willis; two greatgrandchildren, Corric Willis, and Kyle Willis; two brothers, Clarence Allen and wife
Cleta, Chadwick; Bud Allen and wife Evelyn, Rogersville; four sisters Hazel Jenkins and
husband Basil, Ozark; Elma Moody and husband Richard, Sparta; Elsie Gray and
husband Reggie, Chadwick; and Gladys Gilbert, Oldfield; several nieces, nephews, other
relatives, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Skip
"Thomas" and Danny E. Harrison; and a daughter, Janice M. Biddle. Graveside services
were held Friday, Sept 29, 2000, in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, with Rev. Darrel
Mead officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Contribution may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Barnes Family Funeral
Home P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Newberry, Ida M. (Gullett) 17 Jan 1903 - 8 Oct 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p12
[Note: Daughter of Daniel F. & Nettie A. Gullett; married Tom C. Newberry 12 Jul 1899
- 2 Jul 1990]
SPARTA - Mrs. Ida M. Newberry, 73, Sparta, died at 3:15 a.m. Saturday at
Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. She was a native of Chadwick and had lived
in Sparta since 1948l She was a member of the Pine Ridge Pentecostal Church. She is
survived by her husband, Tom; four sons, Robert of Ozark, Ernest and Leon, both of
Sparta and Harold of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Coker, Omaha, Ark,; four
brothers, Fred Gullett and George Gullett, both of Springfield and Herman Gullett and
Bert Gullett, both of Chadwick; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Hilton, Batesville, Tex. and
Mrs. Ada Bilyeu and Mrs. Sadie Spradling, both of Springfield and six grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Newberry, Jack 13 Mar 1927 - 31 Oct 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11

[Note: Son of John Wiley & Jennie May (Welsor) Newberry]
Services for Jack Newberry, 52, Springfield, were held Saturday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. George Campbell and Jimmy Campbell officiating. Burial
was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Newberry died Oct. 31 in Cox Medical Center
after being ill for several months, He was born near Chadwick and had also lived in
Ponce de Leon.
Newberry, Jesse Ray 11 Apr 1925 - 15 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of Walter C. & Mattie (Blakey) Newberry]
Jesse Ray Newberry, 69, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Chadwick, died
Friday, April 15, 1994 in the V.A. Medical Center, Denver, Colo. He was born April 11,
1925, in Chadwick, the son of Walter and Mattie Blakey Newberry. He attended school
in Chadwick and later served his country in World War II. He lived most of his adult life
in the Fraser, Colo. area. Survivors include four children and their spouses, Wesley and
Margaret Newberry, Arvada, Colo., Donna and Bob Selle, Wray, Colo., Bill and Wendy
Newberry, Lake George, Colo., and Linda Newberry, Rifle, Colo.; eight grandchildren,
Lisa and Chris, Becky, Amy, Cody, Daniel and Alana; a great-granddaughter, Kelsey;
two sisters, Mildred Ponder, Chadwick, and Edith Procter, Ozark; and two brothers, Roy
Newberry, Chadwick, and Truman Newberry, Empire, Colo. Services were held Tuesday
April 19 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Newberry, John Wiley 1 Mar 1888 - 5 Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Stephen B. "Yell" & Sarah Elizabeth "Sis" (Matthews) Newberry; married
1910 May J.]
OZARK - John W. Newberry, 87, a resident of the Pine Ridge community most
of his life, died at 5 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield. Mr. Newberry was
a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include four sons, Fred of Garden City,
Kan., Tom of Walnut Shade, Jack of Ponce de Leon, and Everett of Diamond; four
daughters, Mrs. Susie Campbell, Chadwick, Mrs. Irene Gideon, Modesto, Calif.., Mrs.
Edna Cannon, Eureka, Calif. and Mrs. Dorothy Good, Ozark; 41 grandchildren and 50
great grandchildren.
Newberry, Myrtle E. 9 Sep 1903 - 25 Nov 1996 KC Star 27 Nov 1996
Myrtle E. Newberry, 93, Kansas City, KS, passed away Monday, November 25,
1996, at St. Joseph Care Center, where she resided. Funeral services will be 10 a.m.
Friday, November 29, at D. W. Newcomer’s Sons, Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf;
graveside services will be 4 p.m. at the Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville MO. The
Kansas City Star (MO) November 27, 1996. Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Newberry, Robert E. 12 Sep 1932 - 26 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: Son of Tom C. & Ida M. (Gullett) Newberry]
Robert Newberry, 57, formerly of Sparta, died at 5:38 p.m. Sept. 26. Mr.
Newberry, who lived in Greenfield, is survived by his father, Tom, of Sparta; three
brothers, Earnest, Harold and Leon; and one sister, Lillian Coker, all of Sparta. Graveside
services were last Friday at Sparta Cemetery.

Newberry, Tom C. 12 Jul 1899 - 2 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of Stephen B. "Yell" & Sarah Elizabeth "Sis" (Matthews) Newberry; married
Ida M. Gullett 17 Jan 1903 - 8 Oct 1977]
Tom Newberry, 90, died Monday, July 2, 1990, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, after a long illness. He was born July 12, 1899, in Chadwick, to Yell and Sara
Newberry. He joined the Pine Ridge Pentecostal Church in 1946. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Ida, and three sons. He is survived by three sons, Earnest, Harold and
Leon Newberry; a daughter, Lillian Coker, all of Sparta; two grandsons who were raised
in his home, Ronnie and Jerry Newberry; two other grandsons, Randy and Greg
Newberry; two granddaughters, Lucy Newberry and Connie Dame; five great-grandsons;
and two great-granddaughters. Services were last Thursday in Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Benny DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Newberry, Walter C.2 Apr 1891 - 1 Nov 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Hosea B. & Susan Febe Newberry; married Mattie 23 Feb 1892 - 4 Mar
1946]
Walter C. Newberry, 80, retired farmer and lifelong resident of Chadwick, died at
6:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He is survived by four sons, Henry
Newberry of Moline, Ill., Roy Newberry of Marshfield, Hesse Newberry of Cottonwood,
Ariz, and Truman Newberry of Empire, Colo.; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Cobb, Topeka,
Kan., Mrs. Edith Proctor, Springfield and Mrs. Mildred Rogers, Chadwick; one sister,
Mrs. Shrinzda Rist, Springfield; and 31 grandchildren and several great granschildrne.
Funeral services wiull be held at 2 p.m. today in Chadwick Baptist Church, with the
Revs. Ivan Tatum and Roger T. Agee officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery,
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Newberry, William W. 30 Mar 1898 - 18 Mar 1947
William W. Newberry, age 51 of 1231 New Jersey, Kansas City, KS. Services
and burial, Ozark MO. The Kansas City Times, March 20 1947. Contributed by Clara
Jaramillo.
Newell, Albert Lee 13 Jul 1950 – 25 Nov 1997 CCH-N 29 Nov 1997
Albert Lee Newell, age 47, of Fordland, died Tuesday, November 25, 1997, in his
home. He was born July 13, 1950, in Bloomfield, and was the son of “Willie” Lee Newell
and Ester “Nell” (Tierce) Newell. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Before moving to
Fordland he had lived in Ozark for several years. Survivors include: Two sons, Jason and
Jonathan Newell, both of Fresno, Calif.; and six brothers and sisters, J.L. Newell,
Madera, Calif., James Newell, Fordland, Jimmy Newell, Bee Branch, Ark., Anna
Spencer, Highlandville, and All Jensen, and Danny Newell, both of Fresno, Calif.
A graveside funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29 in Prospect
Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Roselee Dunn officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Newell, Hester Nell (Tierce) 9 Mar 1915 - 18 Sep 1993 OH 22 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Della Tierce; married Willie Lee Newell 26 Nov 1916 14 Sep 1983]

Nell Newell, 78, Ozark, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1993 in her home. She was born
March 9, 1915 in Tennessee, the daughter of Benjamin and Della Tierce. She lived in
Sikeston before moving to California in 1960. In 1980, she returned to the Ozark area.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Newell Sept. 14, 1983. Survivors
include seven children. J.L. Newell, Madera, Calif., James H. Newell, Sparta, Jimmy D.
Newell, Aurora Ill., Anna Mae Spencer, Ozark, Albert Lee Newell, Ozark, Allie Novine
Jensen, Fresna, Calif., and Danny Lee Newell, Clovis, Calif.; two sisters, Hassie Cody,
Bell City and Lucille Price, Twin Ponds, Mich.; 17 grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson, officiating. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery,
south of Ozark.
Newman, Fred C. 23 Jan 1880 - 11 Aug 1964 CCR 13 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: William M. & Minnie Newman]
Fred C. Newman, 84, died Tuesday at the home of a nephew, Max Newman,
northeast of Nixa, where he had resided. A native of Germany, Mr. Newman came to this
county at the age of two, and had lived in Christian County since 1895. He was a member
of the Lutheran Church. Other survivors include a son, Burl of Barstow, Calif., a brother,
Willie, of Nixa and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris
Chapel here. The Rev. Roscoe Harding will officiate with burial in Payne Cemetery,
north of Nixa.
Newman, James L. 23 Jul 1892 - Nov 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: married Frona D. Watts 31 Mar 1894 - 16 Feb 1944]
James L. Newman, 76, died in his home at 3 p.m. Monday of an apparent heart
attack. A retired farmer and mail carrier, Mr. Newman had moved here six years ago
from Sparta. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Harriet J.;
two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Ruth Jane Crabb, San
Diego, Calif.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Helen Grable, Kansas City, Kan.; a step-son, Walter
Church, Kansas City, Kan.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30
a.m. Thursday at Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating.
Burial will be in Linden Cemetery. (Also appeared in Springfield Leader-Press – 5
November 1968)

Newman, Maxwell E. “Max” 30 Oct 1897 - Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Lena R. 30 May 1901 - 10 May 1973]
Funeral services for M. E. “Max” Newman, 69, Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and the Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Mr. Newman, who had lived in the Nixa
community most of his life, died at 7:30 a.m. Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lena; a son, Joe, Route 8, Springfield; three daughters, Miss
Annabelle Maxine Newman, of the home, and Mrs. Laura Mae Cook and Mrs. Marilou
Daum, both of Route 1, Nixa; and 17 grandchildren. (Christian County Republican – 9
March 1967).

Newman, Robert May 1896 - 16 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
[Note: Son of William M. and Minnie Newman]
Funeral services for Robert Newman, 65, of Kansas City, who died there
Tuesday, were held Thursday at 10 a.m. in Kansas City with burial in Burlingame, Kan,
He was a native of the Nixa community, which he left about 30 years ago. Survivors are
his wife, Eula; a son, Jim Newman of Aiken, S. C.; four grandchildren; two brothers,
Willie and Fred Newman of Nixa, a sister, Mrs. John Todaro of San Francisco, and a
step-brother, Ralph Kessinger of Springfield.
Newman, William F. Jan 1891 - 18 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of William & Minnie Newman; married Laura J. 1893 - 1960; daughters
Christie & Olive Bell]
William F. Newman, 77, Texarkana, Tex., formerly of Nixa, died Wednesday,
October 16, in a hospital there. A retired farmer and former member of Cassidy
Methodist Church, Mr. Newman is survived by two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Hyde,
Texarkana and Mrs. E. S. Hyde, Seagoville, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Mearl Todaro, San
Francisco; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery
near Ozark.
Newton, Dora L. (Siler) Applegate 24 Sep 1892 - 11 Mar 1975 OH 13 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: married second before 1930 John Newton 24 Dec 1875 - 13 Dec 1968]
Dora Newton, 82 of Ozark, passed away in St. John’s Hospital Tuesday morning,
March 11 after a short illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Ozark.
Before her retirement, she was owner and operator of the East Side Cafe for thirty years.
She is survived by three sons, Bill Applegate, Selah, Wash., Dain Applegate, Tulsa, Okla.
Rev. Lawrence Applegate, Ava; two step-sons, Roy Newton, Oldfield, Arthur Newton,
state of Ariz., seven daughters, Mrs. Marie (Jenkins) Short, Rose, Okla., Mrs. Samantha
Foreman, Copan, Okla., Miss Delania Applegate, Island of Gantti, Mrs. Viola Collins,
Tulsa, Okla., Miss Ann O’Brian, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Eva Wolfe and Mrs. Allene
Smith of Ozark; one brother, Luther Siler of Pomona, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Eva Britten
and Mrs. Letha Winn of Winfield, Ks., 31 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 63 great
grandchildren, 9 step great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren and one step great
great grandchild. Adams Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
Newton, Duane Lyle Deaths 23 Jul 1935 - 19 Aug 2003 CCH-N Aug 2003 & SN-L 21
Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Glenn & Gladys (Schneider) Newton; married Deloris]
Duane Lyle Newton, 68, Clever, died at 4:10 a.m. Aug. 19, 2003, at his residence.
He was born July 23, 1935. Newton was a former Fasco engineer and a U.S. Navy
Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Gladys (Schneider)
Newton; a four-year-old daughter, Donna; and a son-in-law, Chuck Waterman. He is
survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Deloris, of the home; two daughters, Debbie
Waterman, Republic, and Dianne Fago and her husband Joe, Omaha, Neb.; four
grandchildren; a brother, Donald Newton, Theodosia; a sister, Glenda Marrs, Carterville;
and nieces and nephews. Services were held at 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at Meadors Funeral

Homes, Clever, with the Rev. Nathan Burns officiating. Burial, with Military Honors by
the Veteran's Memorial Team, was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
©Ozarks Newsstand
2003
Newton, John H. 24 Dec 1875 - 13 Dec 1968 CCR 19 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Samuel W. & Sarah A. (Blank) Newton; married first Mary Ethel
McDaniel 2 Jun 1875 - 6 Jun 1928; married second 1929 Dora L. Siler 24 Sep 1892 - 11
Mar 1975 who at the time of the marriage has 1 1/2 and 2 1/2 year old daughters named
Eva & Allene Applegate - No other children were in John & Dora’s 1930 household ]
John H. Newton, 92, died at 6 p.m. Friday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark after
being in ill health for several months. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was a
former deputy sheriff, owned restaurants in both Sparta and Ozark and was a member of
the Chadwick Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Dora; two sons, Roy of
Sparta, and Arthur, of Glendale, Ariz.; two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren;
three stepsons, Bill, Selah, Wash,; Dane, Tulsa, Okla. and Lawrence Applegate, Ave;
seven step-daughters, Mrs. Mavie Jenkins, Claremore, Okla., Mrs. Mildred Foreman,
Copin, Okla., Miss Rachel Applegate, Guam, Mrs. Viola Collins, Tulsa, Okla, Mrs. Ann
O’Bryan, Kansas City, and Mrs. Eva Wolfe and Mrs. Allene Smith, both of Ozark.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel here. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Newton, Minnie E. 1885 - 29 Sep 1967 CCR 5 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: binding hides several words in obit]
Mrs. Minnie E. Newton, 82, of Route 2, Billings, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday in the
Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital where she had been a patient the past six days.
Mrs. Newton had been in ill health some 20 years. A native of Greene County, Mrs.
Newton moved to Billings _ years ago. She was a member of the Blades Methodist
Church. Surviving are her husband, E. _; four sons, Johnnie, Ro__, Ark., Donald and
Roy of Marionville and Robert __yer, Calif.. Other survivors include three daughters,
Miss Gertrude Newton, Springfield, Mrs. Toy For__r and Mrs. Dorothy Spring__, both
of Aurora; 17 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Blades Chapel Baptist Church, west of Republic with the Rev. Lloyd ____
and the Rev, Fred Cunningham officiating, Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery
under direction of Bradford ___ of Marionville.
Newton, Raymond D. 11 Mar 1922 - 3 Mar 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Harry & Zelva Newton; married Evelyn]
Raymond D. Newton, 67, Billings, died Saturday, March 3, 1990, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was born in Greene County
on March 11, 1922, to Harry and Zelva Newton. He graduated from Marionville High
School in 1939 and was a veteran of World War II. He graduated from the University of
Missouri in 1950 and worked in the dairy industry until he retired in 1971, then becoming
a fulltime cattleman and sportsman. He participated in and promoted conservation and
the sport of field trailing, and was well-known for his ability to produce and train quality
bird dogs. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn; a daughter, Jolene Newton, attorney-at-

law, Topeka, Kan.; a son, Raymond D. Newton Jr., an instructor at UM-Columbia; two
grandchildren, Chris and Brian Myers; a sister, Wanda Murphy, Marionville; a brother,
Richard Newton, Bella Vista, Ark.; and several nieces and nephews. Services were
Tuesday in Williams Funeral Home, Marionville. Burial was in Marionville IOOF
Cemetery.
Neyer, Charles A. 1875 - 8 Oct 1956
CCR 18 Oct 1956 p1
Funeral services for Charles A. Neyer, 80, a retired hardware and implement
dealer and contractor of the Billings community, died Monday, October 8 at St. Johns’
Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient for several days. A native of Boston,
Mass, he came to Billings in 1882, where he spent the remainder of his life. For about 25
years, he was engaged in the implement and hardware business, later entering the general
contacting at which he was highly successful until he retired in 1944. His firm contracted
many major road projects throughout Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and in 1936, he
served as president of the Associated Central Contractors of Missouri. He was a member
of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society at Billings and was
greatly interested in the youth of his community. He was particularly active in 4-H work.
Rosary services were held Thursday, October 11, at 8:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Billings. The Funeral Mass was conducted by Rev. Thomas A. Doyle at 9:00
a.m. October 12 in St. Joseph’s Church at Billings. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery
under direction of Harris.
Neyer, Emily T. (Leitensdorfer) 18 Jan 1881 - 23 Feb 1970 CCR 26 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Pauline (Grove) Leitensdorfer; married Henry J. Neyer 25
Jul 1880 - 16 May 1961]
Mrs. Emily T. Neyer, Billings, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, where she had been a patient since Thursday. Survivors include one son,
Eugene of Aurora; four daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Miller of McKeesport, Pa., Miss
Magdolene Neyer of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Elizabeth Nagle of Billings and Mrs. Adele
Dunston of Glendora, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Neyer, Helen C. “Honey“ (Johnson) 2 Apr 1921 - 7 Mar 2004 CCH-N 11 Mar 2004
& CCH-N 17 Mar 2004 & SN-L 9 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of George & Jewel (Seery) Johnson; married 2 Jan 1943 Eugene
Clement Neyer]
Helen C. “Honey” Neyer, 82, Ozark, died Sunday, March 7, 2004, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born April 2, 1921 in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of
George and Jewel (Seery) Johnson. On Jan. 2, 1943, she married Eugene Neyer in
Chicago. Neyer was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Ozark. She was a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW and the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus.
She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. Survivors include her
husband, Eugene, Ozark; three children, Robert J. Neyer, Rogers, Ark., Eugene Neyer Jr.
and wife DeElla, Aurora, and Jill Crary and husband Bill, Portland, Ore.; nine
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Robert Johnson and wife Florence, Fla.; and several nieces and

nephews. A funeral mass was at 10 a.m. March 10 in St. Joseph the Worker Church, with
Father Robert Landewe and Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Inurnment was at 1 p.m.
March 10 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. A vigil service was held at 7 p.m.
March 9 with visitation until 9 p.m. at Joseph the Worker Church. Memorial
contributions may be made to The Kitchen or St. Joseph the Worker Building Fund.
Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Neyer, Henry J. 25 Jul 1880 - 16 May 1961 CCR 18 May 1961 p5
Henry J. Neyer, 80, prominent retired businessman of Billings, died at 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday enroute to St. John’s Hospital in a Harris ambulance. Mr. Neyer had been
uptown in Billings and had suffered an apparent heart attack and was taken to his home,
From there, he was taken to the hospital. Mr. Neyer was born in St. Louis and went to
Billings at an early age. He was in the hardware business in Billings for 42 years. He
retired in 1941. He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Billings, the Holy
Name Society and the Springfield Council of Knights of Columbus. He is survived by his
wife, Emily; one son, Eugene, Aurora; four daughters, Mrs. Henrietta Miller,
McKeesport, Pa., Miss Magdalena Neyer, Washington, D. C., Mrs. Elizabeth Nagel,
Billings, and Mrs. Adele Durston, Glendora, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and one sister, Miss
Louise Neyer, St. Louis. Rosary Services will be at 8 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in
Billings. Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
with the Rev. William F. Connell officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Neyer, Louise
28 Jul 1885 - 19 Jul 1966
CCR 28 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of C. C. “Charles” & Louise Neyer]
Rosary services for Miss Louise Neyer, 80, former resident of Billings, who died
Tuesday evening, July 19, at the St. Ann Rest Home in St. Louis, were held at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 22, at Cantrell Chapel at Billings. Mass was said at 9 a.m. Saturday at St.
Joseph Catholic Church in Billings, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell. A member of the Catholic Church, Miss Neyer is survived by several nieces and
nephews.
Nichols, Archie C. 16 Dec 1904 - 27 Oct 1965
CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Alfred & Sarah E. Nichols; married Mabel E. Jones 21 Sep 1909 - 10 Jun
1981]
Archie C. Nichols, 60, a lifelong resident of Clever, died early Wednesday, Oct.
27 in Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient a day. A retired farmer, he
is survived by his wife, Mabel; two sons, Dewey, Clever and Rudy, 433 South Monte
Vista. Springfield; a daughter, Miss Kathy Nichols of the home; a sister, Mrs. Hazel
Cobb, 2045 East Walnut, Springfield; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at
1:30 p.m. Friday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery with Cantrell in charge.
AND
Nichols, Archie C. 16 Dec 1904 - 27 Oct 1965
Archie C. Nichols, 60, a lifelong resident of Clever, died yesterday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient a day. A retired farmer, he is survived by

his wife, Mabel; two sons, Dewey, Clever, and Rudy, 433 South Monte Vista,
Springfield; a daughter, Miss Kathy Nichols of the home; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Cobb, 2045
East Walnut, Springfield; and two grandchildren. Cantrell of Clever will announce
arrangements.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Nichols, Earl W. 17 Nov 1902 - 12 Jul 1972
Funeral services for Earl W. Nichols of Clever will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the
Cantrell Chapel here, with the Rev. Paul Eaker officiating. Burial will be in the Frazier
Chapel Cemetery, near Clever. Mr. Nichols died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a brief illness. He was a longtime resident of Clever and
a native of Ozark County. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, D. W., of
Raytown; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Sue Vaughan, of Biloxi, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Smith, of Tulare, Calif., Mrs. Frank Watts, of West Plains, and Mrs. Ida Mishler,
of Bakersfield; four brothers, George, of Joplin, M. I. Of Bakersfield, Charles, of West
Plains, and Joe Bill of Alpaugh, Calif.; and two grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1972 in the margin.
AND
Nichols, Earl W. 17 Nov 1902 - 12 Jul 1972 CCR 13 Jul 1972 p1 & OH 20 Jul 1972 p9
[Note: married Mary]
Funeral services for Earl W. Nichols of Clever will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the
Cantrell Chapel at Clever, with the Rev. Paul Eaker officiating, Burial will be in the
Frazier Chapel Cemetery near Boaz. Mr. Nichols died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was a longtime resident of Clever and a
native of Ozark County. Survivors include his wife, Mary; one son, D. W. Nichols of
Raytown; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Sue Vaughan of Biloxi, Miss.; three sisters, Mrs.
Minnie Smith of Tulare, Calif., Mrs. Frank Watts of West Plains and Mrs. Ida Mishier of
Bakersfield; four brothers, George Nichols of Joplin, M. I. Nichols of Joplin, Charles
Nichols of West Plains and Joe Nichols of Alpaugh, Calif. and two grandchildren.
Nichols, Helen I. (Atkinson) 18 Jan 1903 - 28 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of Marion L. & Mattie Atkinson; married Robert E. Nichols]
CHADWICK - Services for Mrs. Helen Nichols, 73, Chadwick were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Don Downes officiating. Burial
was in Danforth Cemetery east of Springfield under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs.
Nichols died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday in Northside Nursing Center, Springfield, following a
long illness. Mrs. Nichols was a lifelong resident of Chadwick and a member of
Chadwick Christian Church. Survivors include her husband Robert E.; two brothers,,
Marion Atkinson, Boca Raton, Fla. and Charles Atkinson, Chadwick and a sister, Mrs.
Mildred Turrentine, Independence.
AND
Nichols, Helen I. (Atkinson) 18 Jan 1903 - 28 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p14
We want to thank Harris Funeral Home and the pallbearers. To the ones who
visited and brought food into our home, thank you, in the death of my wife and our sister.
Bob Nichols, Charles Atkinson, Marion Atkinson, Mildred Turrentine.

Nichols, Janie L (Thompson) Parrish Smith 1930 - 17 Jan 2007 SN-L 19 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Darthula E. (Gray) Thompson; married Roland Parrish;
married Howard F. Smith 19 Jan 1921 - 14 Jul 2003; married 14 June 2006 Paul Nichols]
Janie L. (Parrish) Smith-Nichols, 76, Springfield, born to the late William J. and
Darthula E. (Gray) Thompson, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, in her
home surrounded by her loving family. Janie was a 1948 graduate of Sparta High School
and lived in the Rogersville area for many years where she raised her family and was
active in the community. She was always an active church member, joining Charity
Baptist Church later in life, where she served as secretary/treasurer. She went on to
nursing school later and received her LPN in 1963. She was employed with Cox Medical
Centers for over 30 years at both North and South, and retired in 1995 as Supervisor of
Central Service. She was united in marriage to Paul Nichols on June 14, 2003. Janie was
preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Roland Parrish and Howard Smith; two
brothers, Carmen and Clarence; and three sisters, Alta, Elsie and Betty. Survivors include
her husband, Paul, of the home; four daughters Lisbeth Perez and husband, Paul, Anita
Conner, Jacqueline Roberts and Marietta Young; eight grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Hagerman and
husband, Delmar; numerous other loving relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, 2007, in the Rivermonte Chapel of
Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January
22, 2007, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m.
at the funeral home, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. Online condolences can
be made at www.klingner-cope.com.
Nichols, John H., Sr. 1939 - 9 Dec 2005 SN-L 12 Dec 2005
[Note: married Lucille]
John H. Nichols, Sr., 66, Nixa, Mo., departed from this life at 5:16 p.m. December
9, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center. John was born and raised in Morrisville,
N.C., and was a United States Air Force veteran. John retired from United Air Lines. He
is survived by his wife, Lucille; a son, John H. Nichols, Jr., and his wife, Michelle; a
daughter, Missy Nichols-Jacobik and her husband, Tom; three step-daughters, Mary S.
Brown, Dorothy L. Taylor and Diana Rosagllio; two step-sons, William R. Smith and his
wife, Ilene, and Robert E. Smith; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four sisters;
and one brother. He was preceded in death by one brother and his parents. Visitation is
from 2 to 3 p.m. today, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at a later
date. Condolences may be expressed at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com His loving
family will miss him dearly.
Nichols, Kevin Leon 27 Mar 1972 - 28 Mar 1972 CCR 30 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Dewey & ? (Coonis) Nichols]
Graveside services for Kevin Leon Nichols, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Nichols,
of Route 1, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mt. Carmel Cemetery with the Rev. Jim
Smith officiating. Burial was under direction of Cantrell of Clever. The infant was dead
at birth Tuesday afternoon at St. John’s Hospital. Besides the parents, survivors include

two brothers, Tim and Ed, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee
Coonis of Springfield and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mable Nichols of Clever.
Nichols, Leon Luther 3 Feb 1946 - 7 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Archie C. & Mabel E. (Jones) Nichols]
Funeral services for Leon Luther Nichols, one-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Archie Nichols of Clever, Rt. 1, who died Monday morning, were held Tuesday
afternoon in the Clever Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, Dr. Haney. Burial
was in Wise Hill cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home. Besides
the parents, he is survived by two brothers, Rudolph and Dewey of the home, his
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Jones of Clever, and his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Childers.
Nichols, Louise Opal (Deffenderfer) 22 Jun 1915 - 30 Aug 2001 CCH-N 12 Sep 2001
Louise Opal Nichols, 86, passed away Thursday, Aug. 30. She was born on June
22, 1915 to Fred and Mary Jane Deffinderfer in Ozark where she lived and was a
homemaker until her passing. She is survived by her two daughters, Dolly Weaver and
Gloria Mckennie; along with four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Her
remains were buried in National Cemetery in Portland, Ore.
Nichols, Oittes Fern “O.F.” 19 Feb 1919 - 21 Apr 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Son of Jason & Bessie (Cantrell) Nichols; married 2 Mar 1941 Kathryn Thomas]
Oittes Fern (O.F.) Nichols, 75, Mansfield, died Thursday, April 21, 1994 in his
home. He was born February 19, 1919 in Wright County, the son of Jason and Bessie
(Cantrell) Nichols. He was a lifetime resident of Wright County. An avid horseman,
showing fox-trotting horses and serving 12 years on the Missouri Foxtrotters Horse
Breeding Association Board. A lifelong farmer, currently raising registered Simmental
cattle. He served eight years as the Wright County Republican Chairman, elected county
commissioner for eight years and remained active in the Republican Party until death. He
was united in marriage to Kathryn Thomas on March 2, 1941 in Ozark. He was preceded
in death by his parents, one brother, and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn
Thomas Nichols; three sons, Tom, Ava, Jim and wife Kathy, Lebanon, and Ted and wife
Glenda, Ozark; one daughter, Maribeth Seaman and husband Dan, Branson West; five
granddaughters, Suzanne and husband Mike Anglum, Mary K., Jean Ann, Mitzi and
Monica Nichols; three grandsons, Jim, Brian, and Bradley Nichols; three brothers, Bill
and Ralph, Peoria, Ill., Junior, Hartville; one sister, Oletta Henry, North Glenn, Colo.
Funeral services were Monday, April 25, in the Mount Zion Baptist Church on Hwy. F in
Wright County with the Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Zion
Cemetery under the direction of Bergman-Miller Funeral Home, Mansfield.
Nichols, Ronald 3 Feb 1937 - 23 Nov 2000 CCH-N 6 Dec 2000
[Note: married Chris]
Ronald Nichols of Stockton, and formerly of Ozark, passed away on November
23, 2000, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1937 in Wheaton,
Missouri. He had worked at Frisco and the Burlington National Railroad for 32 years,
where many lifelong friendships were made. Mr. Nichols was an avid outdoorsman and

especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include; his wife, Chris, and adopted
son, Justin of Stockton; a son, Randy, and his wife, Angie, of Hartford City, Indiana;
daughters, Rhonda Nichols, Dawna Labbee, and her husband, Tim, all of Fair Grove,
Diana Seboldt, and her husband, Tom, and Deana Kiltner, and her husband, Brent, all of
Ozark; grandchildren, Jessica Holt, Amanda Labbee, Cody and Chelsey Seboldt, Brandi,
Brandon, Kolten, Garrett, and McKenna Keltner, and Megan and Michael Nichols.
Services were held on November 27, 2000 in Stockton, Mo. and burial followed at
Greenlawn North in Springfield.
Nichols, Roy R., Sr. 20 Sep 1914 - 4 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: married Grace]
Roy R. Nichols, Sr., 74, of Springfield, died at 12:40 p.m. Jan. 4 at St. John's
Regional Health Center. Services for Mr. Nichols were held Jan. 6 at the Wesley United
Methodist Church with the Revs. Harry Foockle, Clarence Folkins, and Chris Bayles
officiating. Burial with military honors was in Springfield National Cemetery under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. A former resident of Mansfield, Mr.
Nichols was a retired dairy farmer. He had served as farm manager for the Ken Ballew
Hatchery He had lived in Springfield for the past 10 years, and was a World War II Army
veteran, having served his country as a First Sergeant. He was a member of Wesley
United Methodist Church, where he was active in church work. He was also active in the
NFO, American Legion, in politics, and was a former school board member in Mansfield.
He had served as Parade Marshall in Mansfield for many parades throughout the years.
Mr. Nichols is survived by his wife, Grace; a son, Roy, Jr., Springfield; a daughter,
Margaret Lindsey, Springfield; three grandchildren, Megan Nichols, Nicole and Robbie
Lindsey; a brother, Lowell, Brookline; and three sisters, Wanda Young, Rogersville,
Mable Nichols and Ruth Rippee, both of Mansfield.
Nichols, Zetta E. (Pearce) 3 Oct 1871 - 31 Dec 1958 CCR 15 Jan 1959 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Zetta Nichols, 87, of Billings, who died December 31,
1948, were held Jan. 3, 1959 in the Billings Christian Church with Rev. C. C. Keller and
Dr. A. V. Ekner officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A native of Billings, she went to Dayton, O. after her
marriage to Robert P. Nichols. After the death of Mr. Nichols, she returned to Billings in
1930 and was the oldest living member of the Billings Christian Church. Survivors
include two sons, Charles R. Nichols of Kansas City and Merle P. Nichols of Farmsville,
O.; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary F. Morris of Kansas City and Miss Mattie
Pearce of Billings.
Nicholson, Charles Cody 29 Dec 1982 - 26 Jan 2005 SN-L 28 Jan 2005
Charles Cody Nicholson, age 22, Springfield, passed away Wednesday in his
home. Funeral services will be in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be held
from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Adams Funeral Home 109 N. Truman Boulevard, Nixa.
Nickle, Theodosia “Docia” J. (Haworth) 14 Jan 1886 - 1 Feb 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
MOUNTAIN GROVE - Services for Mrs. Docia J. Nickle, 89, of Mountain
Grove, were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Free Will Baptist Church, Hartville with the Rev.

Al Hanusch officiating. Burial was in Steele Memorial Cemetery, Hartville, under
direction of Crain - Hurtt - Hutsell of Mountain Grove. Mrs. Nickle died Saturday night
at the home of her son, Joe W. of Mountain Grove after a two-month illness. Besides her
son, survivors include one sister, Mrs. Pansy Wolfe, Ozark; two grandchildren and four
great grandchildren.
Nickles, Lucy B. (?) 1863 - Mar 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: married Silas F. Nickles 1871 - 1947]
Mrs. Lucy Nickles, 76, died at her home in Clever, Mo., at 5:30 Thursday
afternoon, following a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, S.F. Nickles, and
one sister, Mary C. Thompson of Springfield, Mo. Funeral services were held at 2:30
Sunday afternoon in the Wilburn Maples Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. R.W. Forbis
of Pierce City, Mo., with burial in Delaware cemetery.
Niehoff, Martin F. 25 May 1918 - 14 Oct 2005 SN-L 16 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of William & Henrietta (Von Stroh) Niehoff; married 17 Apr 1945 Hilda
Grunnemann]
Martin F. Niehoff, of Lockwood, departed this life on Friday, Oct. 14, 2005, in
Ozark Riverview Manor at the age of 87 years. Mr. Niehoff was born May 25, 1918, in
Lockwood, Mo., to the late William and Henriette Von Stroh Niehoff. He was a World
War II Army veteran and member of Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was
united in marriage to Hilda Grunnemann of April 17, 1945, and she preceded him in
death on Jan. 17, 2001. Survivors include son, Ronald G. and wife, Glennda Jean
Niehoff, of Ozark; a daughter, Lois E. and husband, Charles D. Allen, of Nixa; six
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren with one on the way. He was preceded in
death by his parents; his loving wife, Hilda; three brothers; and six sisters. Services will
be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005, in Lockwood Immanuel Lutheran Church with
Pastro Gary Griffin officiating. Burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery with
full military honors conducted by Lockwood American Legion. Family will receive
friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral chapel. Services are under the
care of Lockwood Funeral Chapel.
Nielsen, Harold Walter 19 Sep 1914 - 20 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998
Mr. Harold Walter Nielsen was born Sept. 19, 1914 at Winchester, Calif. to Niels
Soren Nielsen and Emile S. Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen died at 11:53 a.m. at Marantha Village
in Springfield at the age of 83 years 7 months and one day. Mr. Nielsen was married Oct.
10, 1965 to Irene Lois Earl at Garden Grove, Calif. Irene preceded him in death. Mr.
Nielsen worked as an Instrumentation Specialist for the Cubic Corporation. Harold was a
member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church in Springfield and enjoyed
woodworking as a hobby. Mr. Nielsen is survived by a daughter Dawn Lostritto of San
Diego, Calif.; a son Larry Nielson of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; two step daughters Joan
Hance of Springfield, and Judy Castle of Nixa, six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday April 25, at Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home at Nixa with burial to follow at Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield. No
formal visitation is planned, however friends may call from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday at
the Funeral Home.

Nielsen, Irene Lois (Earl) Ruthroff 28 Feb 1918 - 23 Apr 1996 CCH-N 27 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Charles W. & Jennie C. (Price) Earl; married first Floyd Ruthroff;
married second Harold Nielsen]
Irene Lois Earl Nielsen, 78, Nixa, passed way at 6:57 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23,
1996, in Cox Medical Center South. She was born on February 28, 1918 in Sioux City,
Iowa, the daughter of Charles W Earl and Jennie C. Price Earl. Irene was a member of
Glad Tidings Assembly of God church and loved sewing, cooking and gardening. She
was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Floyd Ruthroff, and two brothers
Charles and Fred Earl. She is survived by her husband, Harold Nielsen of the home; two
daughters, Joan Hance, Springfield, and Judy Castle, Nixa; a granddaughter and her
husband, Lynn and Mark Jantz and their children, Dustin and Jesse and a grandson Alan
Hance, all of Springfield; a stepson and his wife, Larry and Marge Nielsen and their two
daughters, all of San Clemente, CA; a stepdaughters and her husband, Dawn and Rich
Lostritto and their son and daughter all of San Diego, CA; and a sister, Alice Gamel.
Services were held Friday, April 26, 1996 at 2:00 p.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home with the Rev. Charles Mattix officiating. Burial followed in the Maple Park
Cemetery. Visitation was held Friday from 12-2 p.m. in the funeral home.
Nilson, Elsa M. 27 Jun 1910 - 13 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: married Gunnar Nilson 24 May 1907 - Nov 1970]
Elsa M. Nilson, 79, of Ozark, died July 13 at Century Pines Residential Care
Facility. No services were planned: Her body was cremated under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel in Ozark. Burial will be in Oddfellows Cemetery in Burlington, New
Jersey. Mrs. Nilson was married to Gunnar Nilson, who preceded her in death.. Surviving
is a nephew, H.A. Larson, of Nixa.
Nitzsche, Christopher Lee Mar 1972 - Mar 1972
Graveside services for Christopher Lee Nitzsche, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Steven Nitzsche, of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Old Boston Cemetery with Dick
Jones officiating. Burial is under direction of Harris of Ozark. The infant died eight hours
after birth at 9:05 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center. Besides the parents, survivors
include paternal grandfather, George Nitzsche, Springfield; paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Jean Gates, Springfield; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Hughes, of Ozark;
paternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Diehl, Topeka, Kan.; paternal great-grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Don McAtee, of Springfield; and maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Davidson, Forsyth. Clipping is dated March 23, 1972.
AND
Nitzsche, Christopher Lee died 20 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2 & OH 30 Mar
1972 p2
[Note: Son of Stephen & ? (Hughes) Nitzsche; spelling from tombstone]
Nixa - Graveside services for Christopher Lee Nitzsche, infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Steven Nitzsche of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Old Boston Cemetery with Dick
Jones officiating. Burial is under direction of Harris of Ozark. Besides the parents,
survivors include the paternal grandfather, George Nitzsche, Springfield; paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Jean Gates, Springfield; maternal grandparents, Mrs. and Mrs. Russell

Hughes of Ozark; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Hazel Diehl, Topeka, Kan.; paternal
great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Don McAtee of Springfield and maternal great
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Davidson, Forsyth.
Nivens, Donald E. 22 Jun 1931 - 25 Jul 1974 OH 1 Aug 1974 p9
BILLINGS - Rosary services for Donald Eugene Nivens, 43, of Billings, was at 7
p.m. Sat. in the Peterson Chapel, Aurora. Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings with the Revs. Jerry Eschbacher and William
Rochford officiating. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, Mr. Nivens died at
6:30 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness.
Nix, Belle 1915 - 2005 SN-L 2 May 2005
[Note: married Ward William Nix 14 Dec 1908 - 7 Apr 1974
Belle Nix, age 89, of Sparta, passed away on Sunday morning. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Linden Cemetery. Friends may call the funeral home for viewing from 2 to 8
p.m. on Tuesday.
Nix, Clara Mae (Fowler) 4 Oct 1891 - 25 Jun 1977 OH 30 Jun 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of Marion Huntley & Alwilda “Wid” (Melton) Fowler; married 24 Dec
1907 Oren Douglas Nix 10 Mar 1887 - 24 Nov 1956]
SPARTA - Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Clara Nix, a former
longtime Sparta community resident, who died Monday morning in a hospital in Pomona,
Calif, after several months’ illness. Mrs. Nix is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Janet
Adams, Springfield, Mrs. Cleo Todd, Walnut, Calif and Mrs. Fern McCoy, Tucson,
Ariz.; two brothers, Bert Fowler of Sparta and Arnold Fowler of Modesto, Calif., six
grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and eight great, great grandchildren.
Nix, Finis E. 9 Sep 1874 - 15 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Robert J. & Nancy Jane (Snell) Nix]
Finis E. Nix, 90. Ozark, died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home
here,. He had been a resident of this community most of his life. He was a member of the
Ozark First Baptist Church. Mr. Nix is survived by a son, Ewing, Elmhurst, Ill. and a
daughter, Mrs. Ruth Glenn, Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery.
Nix, Luella (Roberts) 1885 - 5 Jan 1963 CCR 10 Jan 1963
[Note: 1930 census says she was born in Kansas and they married in 1906]
Mrs. Louella Nix, 77, Ozark, died Saturday in a Nevada hospital. She had lived in
Ozark for the past 41 years. Survivors are her husband, Finis E.; a son, Ewing, Elmhurst,
Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Glenn, Nashville Tenn.; a sister, Mrs. Octavia Elliott,
Columbus, Kan.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Harris Chapel with the Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery.

Nix, Oren Douglas 10 Mar 1887 - 24 Nov 1956 CCR 6 Dec 1956 p 4
[Note: Son of John & Sarah Frances (Nix) Nix married Clara Mae Fowler - daus
Gladys May Nix 21 Apr 1920 - 4 May 1920]
Funeral services for Oren Douglas Nix, 63 who died Saturday, Nov 24 at Ozark
Osteopathic Hospital in Springfield after a short illness were held Thursday afternoon at
2 p.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. A native of Douglas County, he moved to Christian County in his early boyhood
and was a resident of the McCracken community ever since. He was a member of the
Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Fowler Nix, three
daughters, Mrs. Fern McCoy, Mrs. Cleo Todd and Mrs. Janet Patterson, three
grandchildren and four great grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Arnold Fowler of Modesto,
Calif and Mrs. Ollie Isbell of Sparta. Two daughters died in infancy.
Nix, Orlena Violet (Abbott) 19 Jan 1900 - 26 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of William Benjamin & Grace Anna (Thomas) Abbott; married Samuel
Gordon Nix 8 Oct 1898 - 28 Nov 1954]
Violet Nix, 88, of Independence, died June 26 at the Independence Regional Health
Center, Independence. Services for Mrs. Nix were held June 27 at the Carson Funeral
Chapel, Independence. Burial was in Linden Cemetery, following graveside services.
Mrs. Nix was born in Sparta, but lived in Independence for most of her life. She was a
member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam, in 1954,
and by a son. William. Survivors include one son, Leonard Nix, Platte City; one
daughter, Mrs. Clessie Routh, Kansas City; two daughters-in-law, Elnora Nix, Platte
City, and Bernice Nix, Independence; two nieces, Mary Abbott and Cynthia Abbott, both
of Sparta; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Nix, Ranson “Rance” Wade 2 Aug 1962 - 5 Dec 2003 SN-L 9 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Robert L. Nix & Karen F. Thomas]
Ranson Wade Nix, 41, Princeton, Mo., lost his life here on earth due to an
automobile accident and went on to be with his Lord Friday, Dec. 5, 2003. Rance was
born Aug. 2, 1962, in Albuquerque, N.M., to Robert L. Nix, Mead, Okla., and Karen F.
Thomas, Springfield, Mo. He grew up in and around Springfield. Survivors in Photoshop
Profile include his mother and father; fiancee Sherri Sample and her daughters Emily and
Hayley; children Lacey, Dalton, and Austin; three brothers, Tracy Nix and wife Ann,
Springfield, Mark Nix and wife Racine, Clever, Shane Nix and wife Brenda, Springfield;
five nephews, Tracy Jr., Brian, Caleb, Aaron, and Ben; and many aunts, uncles, cousins,
friends and recipients of his infectiously warm smile. He was preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Roy and Leola Nix; maternal grandparents, Curtis and Ruth
Rowsey; and a special aunt, Barbara Simon. Visitation is 6 p.m. today in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 in the funeral
home.
Nix, Roxcea W. (Purdy) 15 Sep 1892 - 11 Mar 1972 OH 6 Apr 1972 p13
[Note: Daughter of Chares E. & Mary J. “Mollie” Purdy; married Ed Nix]

BILLINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Roxcea Purdy Nix, 79, of Chandler, Ariz,,
a Billings native, were March 11 at Chandler with graveside services and burial March 14
at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boulder, Colo. Mrs. Nix died March 9 in Chandler
Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Ed; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Jane Rinker, El Paso,
Tex.; two sons, Thomas E. of Fort Collins, Colo. and Joe P. of Chandler, Ariz.; a sister,
Mrs. Josephine Carlson, San Jose, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Nix, Samuel Gordon 8 Oct 1898 - 28 Nov 1954
CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Mote: son of John P. & Sarah Elizabeth (Nix) Nix - grandson of Thomas C. & Frances
(Casey) Nix and Marshall Norton and Mary Francis (Osborn) Nix]
Funeral services for Samuel Gordon Nix, 56, a native of Linden who died
November 28 at his home near Marionville, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Linden
Chapel. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Billings. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Violet Abbot Nix of the home, Rt. 1,
Marionville; two sons Leonard of Kansas City and William J. of Independence; a
daughter, Mrs. Clessie Routh of Independence; seven grandchildren; one brother, O. D.
Nix of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Susie Fowler of Modesto, Calif and Mrs. Ollie Isbell of
Sparta; other relatives and a host of friends.
Nix, Sarah Elizabeth “Bettie“ (Nix) 8 Oct 1864 - 11 Jan 1950 CCR 19 Jan 1950
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Nancy Nix- obit apparently confused father with oldest
brother‘s name; married 2 Apr 1879 John P. Nix]
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Linden Chapel for Mrs. Sarah
Elizabeth Nix, 85, who died January 11 at her home in Sparta. The Rev: Roy Shipman of
Sparta officiated at the funeral service. Burial was in the chapel Cemetery under
direction. of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Nix was born October 8, 1864 in Dunklin County the
daughter of George and Nancy Nix. At the age of 7 she moved with her parents to the
Sparta community where she spent the remainder of her life. On April 2, 1878 she was
married to Johnny P. Nix and to them seven children were born. Her husband, two sons,
Albert and Orval Nix, and one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Morris, preceded her in death. For
the past eight years she had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Isbell of Sparta.
Survivors include two sons, O.D. Nix of Sparta and Sammy Nix of Republic; two
daughters, Mrs. Susie Fowler of Modesto, California, and Mrs. Ollie Isbell of Sparta; one
brother, Finis Nix at Ozark: 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one greatgreat-grandchild. She was a member of the Tillman Baptist Church the post 42 years.
Nix, Ward William 14 Dec 1908 - 7 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
[Note: Son of Albert W. & Bessie (Wimmer) Nix; married Belle]
SPARTA - Ward W. Nix, 65, a retired dairy farmer and long-time Sparta resident,
died in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a two-year illness. He belonged to Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Belle; one daughter, Mrs. Linda Wiggins, Sparta;
two brothers, Lester of Upland, Calif. and Earl of Biggs, Calif. and one grandchild. Harris
of Ozark announced funeral arrangements.
Nixdorf, Gregory Scott 4 Dec 1970 - 2 Jul 2004 SN-L 7 Jul 2004

[Note: Son of George & Lora (Jones) Nixdorf]
Gregory Scott Nixdorf, was born December 4, 1970, and departed this life July 2,
2004. Greg was employed with AMCON Distributing Co. He is preceded in death by his
paternal grandparents, Henry and Agnes Nixdorf; his maternal grandparents, Carroll E.
Jones and Rosella Jones Corcoran; his maternal great-grandmother, Rosie Mack; and an
aunt, Ellen Burris. Greg is survived by his parents, George and Lora Nixdorf of Nixa; one
brother, Christopher Nixdorf and wife, Isabel, Heidleburg, Germany; and faithful
companions, Roxie and Apollo, who he loved very much. Memorial services will be held
Saturday, July 10 a t 1 p.m. at Greenlawn North with Werner Nixdorf officiating and
burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Noblitt, Delta May 5 Sep 1897 - 7 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: married Thomas Earl Noblitt 27 Jul 1895 - 1 Sep 1959]
Delta May Noblitt, 92, Billings, died Wednesday, March 7, 1990, in Nixa Park
Care Center, following a long illness. She was a former school teacher, bookkeeper and
homemaker. She was a member of the Billings Christian Church and the American
Legion Auxiliary No. 676. She is survived by her son and his wife, Gibson and Betty
Noblitt, Nixa; a son-in-law, Walter Hager, Waynesville; two sisters, Nellie Hubbard,
Houston and Virginia Keeny, Smithville; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren
and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday in Billings Christian
Church with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Memorial contributions may be made
to the Billings Christian Church.
Noblitt, Emma (Remling) 12 Oct 1871 - 29 Nov 1954
CCR 2 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: married William Thomas Noblitt 2 Dec 1867 - 11 Dec 1959]
Funeral services for Emma Remling Noblitt, 83, who died November 29 at her
home at Billings, were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday at the Billings Christian Church, with
rev. C. C. Keller officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Billing. Graveside services were conducted by the Billings
chapter, Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Billings Christian Church,
Order of Eastern Star, Past Matrons Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. She is
survived by her husband, William T. Noblitt; three sons, Thomas Earl of Billings; Harold
J. of Cabool, and Asa L. of Cokesville, Wyo.; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Mann of Flint,
Mich.; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren, two brothers, John Remling of
Manchester, Iowa and William Remling of Optama, Oklahoma
AND
Noblitt, Emma (Remling) 12 Oct 1871 - 29 Nov 1954
Mrs. Emma Noblitt for the past 30 years a resident of the Billings community,
died at her home in Billings at 4:30 Monday afternoon, after suffering from declining
health for several years. Her condition had gradually grown worse since early in
September when she had a stroke. She was 83 years old. A native of Etna, Mo., the
deceased moved with her family to Billings from Cabool in 1924. Mrs. Noblitt was a
member of the Billings Christian Church, the Eastern Star, Past Matrons club and the
American Legion Auxiliary. She was a faithful wife, devoted mother and a kind and
dependable friend and neighbor, held in the highest esteem by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, W. T. Noblitt; a daughter, Mrs. Pearl Mann of Flint,

Mich., three sons, Earl of Billings, Harold J. of Cabool, and Asa L. of Cokesville, Wyo.;
one sister, Mrs. Mary Mohr of Wyconda, Mo., two brothers, John Remling of
Manchester, Iowa, and William A. Remling of Optama, Okla.; eight grand and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services are being held in the Billings Christian church this
afternoon with the pastor, Rev. C. C. Keller officiating. The Eastern Star will conduct a
service at the grave.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1954 in the margin.
Noblitt, Thomas Earl 27 Jul 1895 - 1 Sep 1959 CCR 10 Sep 1959 p4
[Note: Son of William T. & Emma (Remling) Noblitt; married Delta May 5 Sep 1897 - 7
Mar 1990]
Funeral services for Thomas Earl Noblitt, 64 of Billings, who died Sept. 1 at
Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. were held in Fayetteville, Ark. were held Sunday,
Sept. 6 at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with Rev. C. C. Keller officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A
native of Cabool, he had live in Billings since 1924, and had operated a garage there
since 1928. He was a member of the Billings Community Club and American Legion
Post No. 139 at Billings. He was also a member of the 40 & 8 in Springfield and Veterans
of Foreign Wars at Marionville. He served with the United States Infantry in France
during World War I. He was a member of the Billings Christian Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Delta Noblitt of the home at Billings, one son, Gibson F. Noblitt of
Wichita, Kan., one daughter, Mrs. Walter A. Hager of Gleeson, Germany; one
granddaughter, Cheryl; one step granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Jenkins, his father, W. T.
Noblitt of Billings; one brother, Harold Noblitt of Cabool, one sister, Mrs. A. D. Mann of
Flint,. Mich.
Noblitt, William Thomas 2 Dec 1867 - 11 Dec 1959 CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4
[Note: married Emma Remling 12 Oct 1871 - 29 Nov 1954]
Funeral services for William Thomas Noblitt, 92, who died Friday, Dec. 11, at the
home of a son, Harold who resides 6 miles northeast of Cabool, Mo. were held December
14 at 1:00 p.m. in the Billings Christian Church with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Mr. Noblitt resided in Cabool many years where he was an auctioneer and an insurance
agent before retiring a few years ago. He resided in Billings the past 35 years where he
was a member of the Christian Church and Masonic Lodge. Survivors include one son,
Harold Noblitt of Cabool; one daughter Mrs. A. D. Mann of Flint, Mich; two brothers, A.
D. Noblitt of Ogden, Utah and J. D. Noblitt of Salt Lake City, Utah; eight grandchildren,
11 great grandchildren, one half-brothers, Ted Noblitt of Grove, Okla. He was preceded
in death by three sons, Everett, Asa I. and Thomas Earl and by Mrs. Noblitt.
Noe, Archibald Clyde 20 Jan 1908 - 18 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p3
[Note: Son of William F. & Lydia Viola (Sanders) Noe; married Leona W. Patton]
Archie Clyde Noe, 39, a resident of the Brookline community, died Feb. 18, 1947
at the Burge hospital in Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Leona; three children,
Eugene, Wayne and Larry; his father, W.F. Noe of Nixa; four brothers, Frank of

Colorado, Herbert of Spokane, Fred of Highlandville, and Earl of Springfield; six sisters,
Mrs. Ethel Hawkins and Miss Rethe Noe of Nixa, Mrs. Tressie Brown of Clever, Mrs.
Letha Sanders of Battlefield, Mrs. Irene Rhea of Highlandville, and Mrs. Lonene
Stockstill of Crane. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Wilson Creek
Baptist church by Rev. Buckmaster of Springfield with burial in the Manly cemetery
under direction of Maples of Clever.
Noe, Earl W. 17 Nov 1913 - 2 Nov 1968
Funeral services for Earl W. Noe, 54, of 2758 Latoka, will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Wilson Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Glen Foster officiating. Burial
will be in Manley Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin. Mr. Noe died at 6:30
p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital after a short illness. (Springfield LeaderPress – 5 November 1968)
Noe, Gene W. 24 Aug 1936 - 26 May 2003
[Note: Son of Herbert R. & Reitha (Maples) Noe; married 2 Dec 1960 Marilyn "Katy"
Glossip]
Gene W. Noe, 66, Nixa, died May 26, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health
Center. He was born Aug. 24, 1936, in Highlandville, the son of Herbert and Reitha Noe.
On Dec. 2, 1960, he and Marilyn "Katy" Glossip were united in marriage. Noe spent
many hours listening to his CB radio where he was known by "Cherokee". He was
looking forward to their Nationwide Break in Branson this summer. He was a member of
Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Noe loved the Lord first and foremost, his family and friends,
and adored his pride and joy, Shelbey. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister,
Norma Maples on May 21, 2003; and his wife's parents, Jim and Eva Glossip. Survivors
include his wife of 42 years, Katy; a daughter, Tracy Greer and her husband Doug,
Marshfield; a granddaughter, Shelbey; a sister, Betty Cummins and husband Harold,
Ozark; a brother-in-law, Perry Maples, Springfield; nieces and nephew, Cathy Palmer,
Libby Bennett, and Mike Maples and their families; and his faithful dog, Lexie. The
family would like to say a special thank you to neighbor and friend Rosie Mantle for all
she did to help. "You are one in a million." A thank you is also extended to Dr. Sistruck,
Dr. Anand, and nurses, assistants, and staff of St. John's 4 Northeast.
Services
were at 2 p.m. May 29 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Noe, Herbert R. 26 May 1906 - 9 Jun 1957 CCR 13 Jun 1957 p1
[Note: married Reitha Maples]
Funeral services for Herbert R. Noe, 51, who died Sunday, June 9 at his home at
Highlandville were held Wednesday, June 12 at Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev.
Morton Rose officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Noe operated a general store for several years, first at
Highlandvile and later at Spokane. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church
and had served as Sunday school superintendent and deacon. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Reitha Maples Noe; one son, Gene Noe of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Harold
Cummins of Berkeley, Calif and Mrs. Perry Maples of Spokane; two grandchildren, Mike

Maples and Cathy Cummins; three brothers, Frank Noe of Ozark, Fred Noe of
Highlandville and Earl Noe of Springfield; six sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins of Springfield,
Mrs. Letha Sanders of Lamar, Colo., Miss Rettie Noe of Nixa, Mrs. Tressie Brown of
Clever, Mrs. Irene Rhea of Highlandville and Mrs. Lorene Stockstill of Crane.
Noe, Irene Genveieve (Powers) 14 Aug 1915 - 5 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of William & Nomel (DeBoie) Powers]
Irene Genveieve Noe, 83, Springfield MO., passed away at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday,
May 5, 1999 in her home. The daughter of William and Nomel DeBoie Powers, she was
born in Highlandville, Mo. She was a homemaker and member of Wilson Creek Baptist
Church. She is survived by four sons, Donald Noe and Clarence Noe, both of Springfield,
O., James G. Noe, Nixa, MO., and Robert A. Noe, Springfield Mo.; a daughter, Carol Sue
Kalurtz, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; two brothers, Manford Powers, Highlandville, Mo., and
Paul Powers, Ozark, Mo.; three sisters, Mary Murray, Nixa, Mo., Katie Meyler,
Highlandville, MO., and Betty Powers, Ozark, Mo.; five grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999, in Walnut
Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home with the Rev. Randall Moody officiating.
Burial will follow in Manley Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, May 7 1999.
Noe, John Frank 13 Dec 1897 - 28 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of William F. & Lydia Viola (Sanders) Noe; married Eula]
Frank Noe, 90, of Springfield, died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday at Cox Medical Center
North. Services for Mr. Noe were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Greenlawn North
Chapel, with the Rev. Lee Huitt officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Noe was a retired farmer and a member of the First Church of God. He is survived by
his wife, Eula; a daughter, Velrea Collier, Springfield; three sons, Roy, Spokane, Bill,
Branson, and Earl, Lebanon; a brother, Fred, Springfield; two sisters, Irene Rhea,
Spokane, and Lorene Stockstill, Crane; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
Noe, Peggy Ruth (Holt) 5 Oct 1934 - 9 Oct 2000 CCH-N 18 Oct 2000
Peggy Ruth Noe, Spokane, Missouri, went to be with our Lord on Monday,
October 9, 2000 at the age of 66 years and 4 days. She was born on October 5, 1934 and
from an early age, always expressed a desire to help and give herself to others. That
desire led her to her early graduation from high school after which she received a special
permission from the Missouri State Board of Nursing to enter training to become a
registered nurse at the age of 16 years old. Peggy devoted the next 47 years of her life
doing what she loved most, nursing. That same dedication and devotion was not only
spent in her career as a registered nurse, but also displayed by her in personal interactions
with friends and family. Her unwavering and unfaltering dedication, compassion,
patience, generosity and unselfishness were felt by all who had the opportunity to meet
her, either professionally or in her personal life. On June 20, 1954, Peggy married her
husband, Leroy Noe, and they shared the next 46 years together, both the good times and
the bad, each drawing strength from the other. Family was very important to both Peggy
and Leroy and they decided to adopt two children, a son in 1961 and a daughter in 1965.
Peggy endeavored to instill in her two children the good Christian values she held so

dear. For those beliefs, her children will be eternally grateful. In 1986, Peggy was blessed
with her first grandchild, who was the joy of her life. Peggy was welcomed to the gates of
Heaven by many of her family and friends who preceded her in death, with her
grandparents, Fred and Meda McCauley, and her stepfather Harold Holt, being among
the first to welcome her. Peggy is survived by her husband Leroy Noe, of Spokane; her
daughter Patricia Kim Preston, Highlandville; her son, Kerry Bruce Noe, Springfield; her
mother, Pauline Holt, Highlandville; her sister, Linda Jane Gideon and husband William,
Highlandville; her brother, Kenneth Roy Payne and wife Mitzi, Loma, Colorado; her
grandson Jonathon Roy Dean; several nieces and nephews and a host of other family and
friends; all of whom will deeply miss her. Funeral services were held Saturday, October
14, 2000 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with George Bishop officiating. Burial
was at Spokane Cemetery, immediately after the services. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made in Peggy's name to the American Cancer Society, C/O Barnes
Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Noe, Reitha Vivian (Maples) 4 Jan 1909 – 29 Jun 2000 CCH-N 5 Jul 2000
Reitha Vivian Noe, age 91, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday, June 29,
2000 in The Baptist Home, Ozark. She was born January 4, 1909 in Highlandville and
was the daughter of Rev. J. W. and Lenna (Ware) Maples. On November 10, 1928 she
and Herbert R. Noe were married. He preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs, Noe along with
her husband operated grocery stores in Highlandville and Spokane. She later worked as
Spokane School Secretary and was a House Mother at Southwest Baptist University. She
was saved at an early age, was baptized, and became a member of First Baptist Church of
Highlandville. She later was a member of First Baptist Church of Spokane, First Baptist
Church of Bolivar and most recently First Baptist Church of Springfield. Survivors
include: three children and their spouses, Betty and Rev. Harold Cummins, Norma and
Perry Maples, all of Springfield, and Gene and Katy Noe, Nixa; four grandchildren, and
their spouses, Catherine and Tim Palmer, Elizabeth and Andy Bennett, Michael and
Cortney Maples, and Tracy and Doug Greer; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Rev.
Gary Robertson and Dr. T.T. Crabtree officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Visitation was Friday in the funeral home.
Noe, Rettie E.
7 Nov 1899 - 2 Dec 1966
Miss Rettie E. Noe, 67, of 530 South Newton, died at 5:20 a.m. today in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. She was a member of Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church, near Highlandville. Surviving are three brothers, Frank, 2228
North Nettleton, Fred, Highlandville, and Earl, Route 8; and five sisters, Mrs. Ethel
Hawkins, 1940 West Phelps, Mrs. Letha Sanders, 1702 Drury, Mrs. Tressie Brown, Nixa,
Mrs. Irene Rhea, Spokane, and Mrs. Lorene Stockstill, Route 2, Crane. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 2 December 1966)
Noe, William Franklin 26 Oct 1871 - 9 Mar 1952 CCR 13 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Archibald & Margaret (Hammond) Noe; married Lydia Viola Sanders]

Funeral services for William Franklin Noe, 80, of Route 1 Nixa, who died Sunday
morning in Springfield Baptist hospital, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in McConnell
chapel west of Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated. Mr. Noe was a merchant and
farmer and had been a lifelong resident of Christian County. Surviving are four sons,
Frank of Ozark, Herbert of Spokane, Fred of Highlandville and Earl of Springfield; six
daughters, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins of Nixa, Mrs. Letha Sanders of Lamar, CO, Mrs. Tresa
Brown of Clever, Miss Rettie Noe of the home, Mrs. Lorene Stockstill of Crane and Mrs.
Irene Rhea of Highlandville; 31 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Burial was
made in Manley Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Nokes, Annie (Inman)
21 Jun 1901 - 17 May 1978
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Nokes, 76, Nixa will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Harris Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in the
Payne Cemetery, near Nixa. Mrs. Nokes, a life long resident of Nixa was dead on arrival
at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, at 1:20 p.m. Wednesday. She was a Member of the
Calvary Bible Church. Survivors include; her husband, Homer of the home; two brothers,
Edgar Inman of Nixa and Kenneth Inman of Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia
McConnell and Mrs. Lavanda Pope both of Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader May
18, 1978} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Nokes, Cordia S. (Seals) McWilliams 22 Feb 1896 - 27 Oct 1971 CCR 28 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Daughter of Greenbury & Margaret (Walton) Seals; married Ernest Edward
McWilliams 7 May 1895 - 2 Mar 1944; married second Edd E. Nokes 9 Sep 1887 - 4
Dec 1967; buried under name McWilliams]
Mrs. Cordia Nokes, 75, of Nixa, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in Foster Nursing
Home, Springfield. She was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community and was a charter
member of the First Baptist church there. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Anna
Mae Renfro, Springfield and Mrs. Betty Monger, Ozark; three sons, Ivan K. McWilliams
of Montgomery, Ala.., Carl Ray McWilliams of Pomona, Calif. and Ernest E.
McWlliams, Jr. of the home; one sister, Mrs. Edna Brown, Springfield; and 15
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Harris of Ozark.
AND
Nokes, Cordia (Seals) McWilliams 22 Feb 1896 - 27 Oct 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p8
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Cordia Nokes were held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating, assisted by Gary Brock.
Burial was in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Mrs. Nokes, 75, Route 1, Nixa, died in the
Foster Nursing Home in Springfield, Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Nokes, Dora Ellen (McMullen) 1881 - 21 Aug 1955
CCR 25 Aug 1955 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Ellen Nokes, 73, who died Sunday, August 21,
were held Tuesday afternoon in the Mentor Baptist Church with Rev. Rogers officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. She came with her family from Kentucky as a young girl and lived in
Christian and Greene Counties since. She was a member of the Mentor Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Nokes of Springfield, route two; one daughter, Mrs.

Zelma Richmond, 1486 E. McDaniel, Springfield; one grandson; two great
grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Nokes, Eddie E. 9 Sep 1887 - 4 Dec 1967 CCR 7 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Columbus M. & Sarah (Bolin) Nokes; married first 1909 Macy Doran born
Mar 1889]
Injured in a three-vehicle smashup at a highway junction Nov. 10, Eddie E.
Nokes, 80, of Nixa succumbed at 6:10 a.m. Monday in Springfield Baptist Hospital.
The elderly victim suffered head and rib injuries when his westbound 1959 Ford pulled
into the path of a 1966 Ford pickup driven south by Paul Castleberry, 59, Route 2, Ozark,
at the junction of U. S. 65 and Mo. 14 at Ozark. A resident of Nixa most of his life,
Nokes is survived by his wife, Cordia, and four sons, Lowell, Drytown, Calif., James,
Auburn, Calif., Jack, Jackson, Calif and Clon, Sacramento, Calif. Other survivors include
a daughter, Mrs. Marian Lessley, Pleasant Hill, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Flora Keltner and
Mrs. Emma Pruitt, both of Nixa; five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were
at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl and the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Nokes, Gerald Dee 1940 - 10 Aug 1961 CCR 21 Aug 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Jasper & Ottie (Stutesman) Nokes]
Truck Overturns; Former Nixa Man Killed in Crash
Gerald Dee Nokes, 21, of Williams, Calif., formerly of Nixa, was killed instantly,
early Thursday night, August 10, when the truck he was driving went out of control on
the Lone Star Road near Colusa, Calif. and overturned. Coroner Howard H. Moore said
Nokes apparently was thrown from the truck, an old vehicle converted for use as a road
oil spreader, and it rolled over him. The accident occurred about 5 p.m. approximately a
half mile south of the Myers Road intersection, about 10 miles southwest of Colusa.
Moore said investigators were at a loss to determine what caused the accident. He said
the truck, which was northbound, veered off the west side of the road at an angle of about
10 degrees, struck a ditch bank, swung partially around and rolled over in a field after
knocking down a fence. The truck traveled for a distance of about 165 feet from the point
where it left the county road to the place where it came to rest in the field. Moore said the
truck had no mechanical defects that were immediately apparent. He said an autopsy was
performed on the victim, but it did not shed any light on the cause of the accident.
A witness to the accident. Paul Ogletree of Arbuckle told the investigators that the
truck appeared to be going along the side of the road as if Nokes intended to make a left
turn, then he saw the vehicle overturn and a cloud of dust shot up from the crash scene.
Nokes, who was employed by the Cortina Rock Products Company, was driving
to Colusa from Arbuckle where he had been working. Funeral services for Nokes were
held in the McNary Memorial Chapel at Williams, Calif. at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 12.
Survivors are his wife, Juanita, an 18-month-old son, Lance of Williams; his mother,
Mrs. Ottie Welander of Colusa; two brothers, Manford of Ozark and Lloyd of Colusa;
three sisters, Mrs. Treva Luce and Mrs. Merle Jaconetti of Colusa and Mrs. Eula Keltner
of Nixa.
Nokes, Harvey T.

5 Mar 1889 - 29 Aug 1966

CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1

[Note: Son of John Tillman & Nancy (Edwards) Nokes; married Lenora 17 Feb 1895 - 6
Dec 1972; SSDI gives death date as 15 Aug 1966, but it often puts death at 15th of month
when it was not then]
Harvey T. Nokes, 77, of Nixa, died at 11:20 a.m. Monday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Nokes for 23 years was cashier of the former Bank
of Nixa; He also owned the Ozark Theatre in Ozark for 15 years. He was a member of the
Nixa Christian Church. Mr. Nokes is survived by his wife, Lenora and one brother,
Wesley of Tulsa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa
with the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating, assisted by the Rev. Roscoe Harding. Burial was
in Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of Nixa.
Nokes, Homer E. 1 Jun 1899 - 23 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
[Note: Son of William H. & Lillie (Mayabb) Nokes]
Funeral services for Home Nokes, 79, Nixa, were held Jan. 26 in the Harris
Chapel in Nixa. He was a retired farmer and a member of Calvary Bible Church. He died
Jan. 23 in Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. The Rev. Joseph M. Fahl
officiated. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Several nieces and nephews survive.
Nokes, James W.
27 Sep 1874 - 5 Feb 1964
CCR 6 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Newton & Nancy A. (Blevins) Nokes; married Sarah E. Thompson]
James W. Nokes, 89, Route 1, Nixa, a retired contractor and lifelong resident of
Christian County, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital after a short illness.
He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and the Odd Fellows Trinity Loge of
New Hominy No. 71. He was past noble grand in the lodge. Survivors include one
daughter, Mrs. Jewell Hedgpeth, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Tennis, 1121 State,
Springfield and Mrs. Iva Tennis, Kansas City, Kan.; two brothers, Roy Frank Nokes,
Kansas City, Kan. and W. O. Nokes of Fulton; two grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Ayre-Goodwin.
Nokes, Lillie L. (Mayabb) 1874 - 10 Jun 1963 CCR 13 Jun 1963
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Rinda (Brazil) Mayabb; married William J. Nokes 29 Sep
1869 - 12 Mar 1964]
Mrs. Lillie Nokes, 89, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday at her home, two miles west of
Nixa. She is survived by her husband, William; a son, Homer, Route 1, Nixa; a daughter,
Mrs. Lena Inmon, Route 1 Nixa, and a brother, Clarence Mayabb, Casper, Wyo. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. today in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Rosco Harding officiating.
Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Nokes, Mabel E. (Herndon) 2 Apr 1905 - 10 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Daughter of Oscar Edwin & Mary Ellen “Ella” (Sellars) Herndon; married 30 Oct
1921 Ray T. Nokes]
Mrs. Mabel E. Nokes, 66, of Washburn, died at 3:50 p.m. Sunday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital. A member of Wilson Creek Baptist Church, Mrs. Nokes had lived in
Washburn since 1958, moving there from Ava. Survivors include three sons, Roy of
Springfield, John of Ava and David of Washburn; three brothers, Archie Herndon,
Riverside, Calif., E. B. Herndon of Aurora and Jim Herndon of Mt. Vernon; and eight

grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery north of Nixa.
Nokes, Mary Malissa (Hunt) Barnett 2 Dec 1861 - 20 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: married John L. “Bud” Barnett 4 Apr 1853 - 8 Nov 1918; married 10 Jun 1922
Nett Nokes died 8 Sep 1928 ]
Mrs. Mary Barnett Nokes was born in Madison county, near Anderson, Indiana,
on Dec. 2, 1861, and passed away at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Inmon in
Springfield on Feb. 20, 1947. She moved with her parents to Missouri when a young girl
and the family established their home near Nixa in Christian county. She lived in the
Nixa community until June 1929 when she moved to Springfield to live with her
daughter. She united in marriage to Bud Barnett on Dec. 5, 1876, and to this union nine
children were born. Mr. Barnett passed away 28 years ago and four children have also
preceded her in death. On June 10, 1922 she was married to Nett Nokes and he preceded
her in death on Sept. 8, 1928. She was converted and baptized into the Christian church
as a young girl and lived a faithful Christian life. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs.
Maude Moore, Mrs. Nora McCutchen, Mrs. Zella Gibson, and Mrs. Inmon, all of
Springfield, and Mrs. Flossie Martin of Nixa; two brothers, Floyd Hunt of Binger, Okla.,
and Robert Hunt of Reeds Spring, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Parthena Jackson of Marionville,
Mo., 26 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and other relatives. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon in the Nixa Christian church by Rev. Dowell of Springfield.
Burial was in the McConnell cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever.
Nokes, Milford Lee 21 Nov 1920 - 2 May 1949 CCR 5 May 1949
[Note: Son of Newton Jasper & Ottie E. (Stutesmun) Nokes, Jr.; married 6 Jan 1944
Pauline Mabe]
Funeral services for Milford Nokes, 26, of Nixa, who was killed in a logging
accident on the James river southwest of Nixa Monday afternoon, will be held Friday
afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Nixa Baptist church. Rev. J. Edward Daugherty will
officiate, and burial will be in McCauley Cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Nokes died in a Springfield hospital Monday afternoon of head
injuries sustained when he was struck by a falling log. He is survived by his wife, Pauline
and a daughter, Linda Sue; his mother, Mrs. Ottie Welander of Colusa, Calif.; four
brothers, Manford of Sparta, Jimmy and Gerald of Nixa and Lloyd of Colusa; two sisters,
Mrs. Eula Keltner of Nixa and Mrs. Trevo Leece of Colusa; and a half-sister, Mrs. Merle
Jaconetti of Colusa.
Nokes, Newton Jasper 31 Jul 1885 - 11 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Newton Jasper & Nancy Catherine (Blevins) Nokes; married 1918 Ottie
Stutemun]
Newton J. Nokes, 63, died Aug. 11 at the Ozark Osteopathic hospital in
Springfield. He was born at Ozark, Mo., and later made his home at Nixa. He married
Ottie Stutemun in the year 1918 and to this union were born seven children, all of whom
are living: Milford, Jimmie Dale and Gerald Dee of Nixa, Manford of Sparta, Loyd and
Mrs. Trevo Lecce of Colusa, Calif., and Mrs. Eula Keltner of Nixa. Other survivors are a

stepdaughter, Mrs. Murl Jaconetti, also of Colusa, Calif., two sisters and three brothers,
Mrs. Nellie Tennis of Springfield, Mrs. Iva Tennis of Kansas City, Mo., Jim Nokes of
Nixa, Frank of Kansas City and Oscar of Leavenworth, Kans., and 9 grandchildren. He
was converted in 1925. Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 13, in the Nixa
Christian church by Rev. Edward Dougherty. Burial was in the McCauley cemetery
under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Nixa.
Nokes, Sarah Elizabeth (Walton) 1875 - 6 Sep 1954 CCR 16 Sep 1954 p3
Funeral services for Aunt Sarah Elizabeth Nokes, 78, a resident of Nixa most of
her life, who died at 8:30 a.m. September 6 at he home at Route 1, Nixa, were held
Wednesday, September 8, in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. J. Edward Daugherty
officiating. Burial was in McCauley Cemetery under direction of Harris. She was a
member of the Nixa Christian Church and of Trinity Rebekah Lodge of Springfield.
Survivors include her husband, James W. Nokes; one daughters, Mrs. Jewell Hedgpeth of
Nixa; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren; one brother, William Walton and
one sister, Mrs. Millie Thompson, both of Nixa.
Nokes, Wesley A. 3 Mar 1887 - 7 Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John Tillman & Nancy C. (Edwards) Nokes; married Sarah Glidewell]
Wesley B. Nokes, 81, Tulsa, Okla., a former Nixa resident, died at 4 a.m. Sunday
in Mercy Hospital, Tulsa after a brief illness. A farmer and carpenter, Mr. Nokes had
moved to Tulsa from Nixa 30 years ago. He is survived by two sons, Johnny, Tulsa, and
Sam with the armed forces in Vietnam; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Moran, Kansas City, Kan;
and three grandchildren.
Nokes, William J.
29 Sep 1869 - 12 Mar 1964
CCR 19 May 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John Tillman & Nancy (Edwards) Nokes; married Lillie Mayabb]
Funeral services for William J. Nokes, 94, lifelong resident of the Nixa
community who died early Thursday were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating, Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Survivors include a
son, Homer Nokes, Route 1, Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Lena Inman, Rt. 1, Nixa, with whom
he made his home; a grandson; two great grandchildren; two brothers, Wesley B. Nokes,
Tulsa, Okla. and Harvey T. Nokes, Nixa
Nokes, William R. 1873 - 4 Apr 1954
CCR 8 Apr 1954
Funeral services for William R. Nokes, 80, who died Sunday at his home near
Ozark were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in the Mentor Baptist Church, with burial
in Hazelwood Cemetery. Springfield under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Dora Nokes, one daughter, Mrs. Hershel
Richmond, Springfield; one son, Wayne of Route 2, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Eve
Deadwiley, Hot Spring, Ark. and other relatives
Nolan, Carol Ann (Stokley) 1940 - 16 Feb 1976 OH 18 Mar 1976 p10
[Note: Daughter of David & Thelma Stokley; married La Verne Nolan, Jr.]
Carol Ann Nolan in Sacramento February 16, 1976. Beloved wife of La Verne
Nolan, Jr. Loving mother of Mark A., Rebecca S., Kindra L. and Cindra L. Nolan, all of

Meadows Vista. Sister of Lucky Stokley of Sacramento, Juanita Anderson of Wisconsin,
Mickey Popejoy of Manteca and Sue Antone of Rio Linda. Daughter of David and
Thelma Stokley of Rio Linda. Granddaughter of Jessie Dennison of Missouri. Native of
Missouri. Age 35 years. Funeral services at the chapel of the Hills, Auburn, 2 p.m.
Thursday, February 19, 1976. Interment to follow. Memorial donations requested to the
Cancer Society.
Nolder, Barbara Jean (Kelso) 10 Dec 1931 - 8 Jul 1996 CCH-N 10 Jul 1996
Barbara Jean "Kelso" Nolder, 64, resident of Ozark since 1992, formerly of
Huntington Beach, CA, died 4:40 a.m. Monday, July 8, 1996 in her home. The daughter
of George and Bonnie (Kinney) Kelso, she was born December 10, 1931 in Kirksville.
Mrs. Nolder had worked for Hughes Aircraft Corp. in Satellite Communications for 20
years. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Don Kelso. She is
survived by: her husband, Adrian, to whom she was married by February 20, 1958; two
sons, Adrian Lance Nolder, Santa Fe, N.M., Aaron Dean Nolder, Ozark, a daughter, and
her husband Desiree and Kris Peat, Wichita, KS; 3 brothers, Leland "Bud" Kelso,
Newton, Iowa, and J.F. Kelso and Larry Kelso, Kirksville; 2 sisters, Lela Van Hosse and
Patsy Shaw, Kirksville and several nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 11 in the 1st Congregational United Church of Christ, Newton, Iowa with
David Raymond officiating and under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
Springfield. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Newton, Iowa. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 3653 S. Ave., Springfield,
MO 65890-0730.
Nolte, Ralph W.
19 Jun 1936 - 14 Nov 2004 SN-L 16 Nov 2004
Ralph W. Nolte, 68, Ozark, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004, in St. John's
Hospital, Springfield. He was born June 19, 1936, in Stafford, Kansas, the son of William
H. and Lizzie (Spangenberg) Nolte. He graduated from High School in Hudson, Kansas,
and enlisted with the United States Navy in 1955. His service tour began in San Diego,
Calif. and spanned the Philippines, Hawaii, Guam, Newfoundland, Memphis, and
Virginia Beach. He retired as Chief Petty officer in Jan. 1975, after a 20-year service
career. On Sept. 23, 1961, he was united in marriage to Shirley Engelage at Marthasville,
Mo., and this union was blessed with three children. In 1975 he moved his family to
Ozark and began working for Paul Schupbach Chevrolet as a mechanic. He was also
employed at Dennis Hanks Chevrolet and retired in 1998. During retirement he enjoyed
helping people with car and lawn mower repair services. He was preceded in death by his
parents and a brother Rev. Gerald Nolte. Ralph is survived by his loving wife, Shirley;
daughter, Tammy McElhany and husband, Lynn of Republic; son, Terry Nolte and wife,
Kim of Ozark; and daughter, Cindy Elliott and husband, Marty of Ozark; four sisters; one
brother; six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, many caring relatives and a host of
friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. J. Rod Kelley officiating. Burial with full military
honors will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6
to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.

Noon, David Eugene 6 May 1950 - 16 Aug 2003 CH-N 20 Aug 2003 & SN-L 17 Aug
2003
[Note: Son of Gail Eugene & Mary Lou (Shelton) Noon; married Linda]
David Eugene Noon, 53, Ozark, died Aug. 16, 2003, from an apparent heart
attack. He was born May 6, 1950, the son of Gail Eugene and Mary Lou (Shelton) Noon.
He graduated form Ozark High School, attended Crowder College, and graduated from
Ozark Technical College in Springfield. Noon was an employee of Professional
Equipment Mover and was also a farmer. He was a member of Selmore Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda; his parents, Gail and Mary Noon, Ozark; two children,
Clayton Noon, Dothan, Ala., and Heather Drake and her husband Carey, Atlanta, Ga.; a
granddaughter, Cecelia Noon; a sister, Lyndia Chaffin and her husband Rick, Ozark; two
nephews, Joel and Cory Chaffin; two step-children, Jerry Harrison, Jonesboro, Ark., and
Keitta Fugate, Waynesville; and three step-grandchildren, Bailey Fugate, Denton Fugate,
and Cheyenne Harrison; aunts and cousins. Services were at 2 p.m. Aug. 18 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Noon, John S.
8 Sep 1886 - 24 Aug 1965 CCR 26 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: married 20 Oct 1935 Bessie L. (?) Butler 15 Dec 1888 - 31 May 1975]
Funeral services will be held here Thursday for John Noon, 78, who was found
dead about 8:45 a.m.. yesterday in a garage which adjoins his home in Sparta. Authorities
said he apparently shot himself with a .22 caliber rifle. Christian County coroner, Dean
Harris said no inquest will be held. Mr. Noon’s wife told Harris her husband had been
depressed the past year because of ill health.
Surviving are his wife, Bessie; four
sons, Richard of Oregon, Ill.. John , Jr. of Sterling, Ill., Donald of Rock Falls, Ill. and
Gail of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Genieve Kelley, Lombard, Ill., Mrs. Theodosia
Partridge, Sterling and Mrs. Edith Mae Lester, Rock Falls; 17 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren; two step-daughters, Mrs. Charlotte Jane Farris, Greenville, Miss. and
Mrs. Bessie Lee Moulton, Oklahoma City; and a brother, Earl of Portland, Ore.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in Harris Chapel here with the
Rev. Hugh Dennis officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Nordstrom, Sheryl Lynn 13 Sep 1954 - 11 Sep 2003 SN-L 14 Sep 2003 & SN-L 14
Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of James & Verna (Hendrickson) Nordstrom]
Sheryl Lynn Nordstrom, 48, Nixa, died in her home Sept. 11, 2003. She was born
Sept. 13, 1954, in Kansas City, Mo., to James and Verna (Hendrickson) Nordstrom. She
was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kansas City and was confirmed in the
Lutheran Church. Sheryl was a devoted Christian all her life. She was a blessing to all
who knew her or worked with her. Most of all, she was a blessing to her mother and
father. At the time of her death, she was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
She was a member of the Church Singles group and the Suzanne Circle. She greatly
admired the music program at her church. Sheryl took pride in her work at Barclay Bridal
and more recently at Dillards. She died suddenly in her home as she prepared to go to
work. She enjoyed her home, and was an avid baseball fan. She loved her family. She is
survived by her parents, James and Verna Nordstrom, Springfield; a brother, J. David

Nordstrom, West Des Moines, Iowa, and his wife, Deanna; and her niece and nephew,
Laura and Eric Nordstrom. Services are 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, in Wesley
United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Rd., with Dr. William Moore officiating.
Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation is today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wesley
United Methodist Church organ fund or the music program.
Norman, Bobbie (Jenkins) Forgey 24 Nov 1925 - 14 Mar 2003
Bobbie Forgey Norman, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 14, 2003 at
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 24, 1925 in Sparta, Missouri, to the
late James L. “Fate” and Alma (Hanks) Jenkins. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her first husband of 49 years, Verlon
Forgey. She is survived by her husband, John Norman; sister, Eldorene Stewart of
Bolivar; two daughters, Pamela Akihiro of Asmara, Eritrea, Africa, and Christie Englis
and husband Keith of Ozark; four grandchildren, Mathew Akihiro, Tamiko Crawford,
Misako Akihiro, and Joshua Englis; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden
and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family has
requested memorial donations the Alzheimer’s Association. Springfield News-Leader,
March 15, 2003.
Norman, Georgia Brown (Roberts) 28 Dec 1907 - 27 May 1996
Funeral services for Georgia Brown Norman, 88, Ava, will be held at 10 a.m.
Friday at Clinkingbeard Chapel with the Revs. Oren Alcorn and Floyd Roberts
officiating. Burial will be in Ava Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Ava, Mrs. Norman
died at 4:40 p.m. Monday, May 27,1996, at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield. She
was a housewife and a member of Ava General Baptist Church for 62 years. Born Dec.
28, 1907, at Brownbranch, she was the daughter of George Allen Roberts and Alice M.
Day. She was married to Boone Norman on Dec. 11, 1933, at Hartville. Surviving are
two sons, James "Bud" Norman, Ava, and Max E. Norman, Overland Park, Kan.; two
sisters, Erma Ewing, Ava, and Claudia Lawrence, Springfield; one brother, Floyd
Roberts, Ava; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Boone Norman Jr., one sister and
two brothers. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the funeral home.
Norman, Jack Donald 27 May 1933 - 1 Jun 2005 SN-L 3 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of John Dru & Mary Norman; married 3 Sep 1953 Elizabeth Janelle Whitley ]
Jack Donald Norman, age 72, of Ozark, went to be with his Lord, Wednesday,
June 1, 2005. He was born May 27, 1933, in Houston, Texas, the son of John Dru and
Mary Norman. On September 3, 1953, he and Elizabeth Janelle Whitley were united in
marriage. He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years, and was employed by
Texaco Oil Company for 33 years. Jack had a great love for his Lord, the scripture, and
the Ozark Assembly of God Church where he served faithfully. He was much loved and
will be missed by all who knew him. Preceding him in death were his mother, Mary
Norman, and daughter, Sherri Lyn Norman. Survivors include: his wife, Janelle; his

father, John Norman, Ozark; a daughter, Natalie Zeitlin of Houston, Texas; a daughter
and son-in-law, Nanette and Terry Brown, Austin, Texas; grandsons, William Patrick
Ingersoll, Jacob Brown, Stephen Zeitlin, and Zachary Zeitlin; granddaughter, Coral Ann
Brown; sister, Rebecca Bianco of Garland, Texas; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Jim
and Gail Whitley of Chadwick; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Jerry and Lisa Whitley
of Little Silver, New Jersey; many nieces and nephews and beloved friends. A funeral
celebration will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 6, in Ozark Assembly of God Church with
Pastor Daren Roten officiating. Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be
from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made to Children's Outreach Program of Ozark Assembly of God Church.
Norman, Jasper Dolan Jan 1880 - 7 Mar 1948 CCR 11 Mar 1948
[Note: Son of Charles C. & Martha E. Norman]
Funeral services for Jasper Dolan Norman, 67, who died March 7, 1948, were
held at 2:00 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church, conducted by
Rev. R.W. Forbis of Clever. Burial was in Frazier Chapel under direction of Maples
Funeral Home of Clever. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Carrie McReynolds of Fulton,
Mo., several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Norman, Randall Joshua d 25 July 1997 infant CCH-N 30 July 1997
Randall Joshua Norman, Ozark, infant son of Amanda Norman, died at 12:45
p.m. July 25, 1997, in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Survivors include his
mother, Amanda Norman, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Robert and Donna Davis,
Rogersville; maternal great-grandparents, Elmer and Maxine Harmon, Lees Summit;
aunts, Gina Norman, Rogersville, and Jennifer, Paxton, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 1997, in Weaver Cemetery
with Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Norman, Violet (Hicks)
d Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
[Note: Daughter of Arthur E. & Emma Hicks]
Ozark friends here have been advised of the recent death of Mrs. C. E. Norman of
3848 Elricon Highway, Sacramento, Calif. Mrs. Norman will be remembered as the
former Violet Hicks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Hicks, one time Ozark residents.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Campbell, who lived in California, and two
brothers, Sidney Hicks of Sarasota, Fla. and Roy Hicks of Los Angeles.
Norman, William Ora 23 Jul 1883 - 20 Jan 1942
Ora Norman, 57, farmer of near Brookline, died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital following a paralytic stroke suffered at 10 a.m. Tuesday
morning while working on his farm. He had farmed in both Christian and Greene
Counties and was a member of the Billings Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be at
1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. D. J.
Estep presiding. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel with Masons officiating. Survivors are
his widow, Jennie; one son, Elmer of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Harry McReynolds of

Republic; and one brother, Jasper of Clever. The funeral is in charge of the Wilbur
Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Springfield Leader.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 20, 1942 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Norris, Golman J. 8 Jun 1884 - 1 Oct 1957 CCR 3 Oct 1957 p1
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark for Golman J. Norris, 73 of route 2, Ozark who apparently suffered a fatal heart
attack as he drove his car onto highway 65 Tuesday afternoon. He was a farmer and
stockman and had lived in Christian County for 27 years, coming here from Green Forest,
Ark. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery near his
home under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Pearl Norris, one son,
Causby Norris of Green Forest; three daughters, Mrs. Hallen Thompson and Mrs Beulah
Garrison of Springfield and Miss Vera Norris of Mt. Vernon; six grandchildren and four
great grandchildren; one brother, James Norris of Prairie Grove, Ark; three sisters, Mrs.
Lena Christian of Amarillo, Texas, Mrs. Ida Mayers of El Paso, Texas and Mrs. Alta
Roberts of Winslow, Ariz.
AND
Norris, Golman J. 8 Jun 1884 - 1 Oct 1957 CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
Golman Norris, son of the late Marion and Suzann Pendley Norris, was born June
8, 1884 near Green Forest, Ark. and departed this life suddenly at Ozark, Mo October 1 at
the age of 73 years. He was united in marriage to Pearl Shipman December 26, 1905 and
to this union four children were born. He came to Ozark from Green Forest in 1930 and
had been a farmer and stockman all his life. He had been a member of the Church of
Christ for 50 years. Funeral services were conducted in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark October 3 with Rue Porter officiating. Interment was in Weaver Cemetery near the
farm home. Survivors include his wife, Pearl of Ozark, Mo; four daughters, Vera Norris
of Mt. Vernon, Causby Norris of Green Forest, Ark, Halleen Thomson and Beulah
Garrison both of Springfield; one brother, James Norris of Prairie Grove, Ark.; three
sisters, Lena Christian of Amarillo, Tex., Alta Roberts of Winslow, Ariz. and Ida Meyers
of El Paso, Tex.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Northrip, J. Willard 24 Mar 1907 - 1 Sep 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
SPARTA - Services for J. Willard Northrip, 68, Sparta, were at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Dale Bruns
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Ralph Thieme
Funeral Home. Mr. Northrop died at 11 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
following a long illness. A native of Foss, Okla., Mr. Northrip moved to Springfield in
1951 from West Plains. He was a sanitarian with the Springfield Health Department for
12 years, retiring in 1972. Mr. Northrip was a deacon at Jefferson Avenue Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Vivian A.; two sons, Dr. John W. Northrip, associate
professor of physics at Southwest Missouri State University, 900 South Weller, and
Thomas A., Route 1, Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Judith Kinney, Manassas, Va.; a brother,
Gerald of Richardson, Tex.; and 10 grandchildren.
Norton, Esta T. (Tindle) Farmer 26 Feb 1920 - 6 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989

Esta Norton, 68, of Springfield, died at 11:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Cox Medical Center
North following a six-month illness. Services for Mrs. Norton were held Feb. 9 in the
Klingner Chapel, Springfield, with the Revs. Jesse Roberts and John Doolittle officiating.
Burial was in Brighton Cemetery. Born in Pleasant Hope, Mrs. Norton had been a
lifelong resident of the Pleasant Hope, Fair Grove and Springfield communities. She was
a faithful member of the Homeland Baptist Church. Mrs. Norton's survivors include three
sons, Gail Farmer, Willard, Kenneth Farmer, Clever, and Wayne Farmer, Orange,
California; two daughters, Jewell Tuck, Ozark, and Patricia Barton, Bois D'Arc; a
brother, Ethimer Tindle, Springfield; a stepson, Junior Norton, St. Louis; a stepdaughter,
Mary Ellen Hall, Peoria, Illinois; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several
step-grandchildren.
Norton, Hillard Dwight 1911 - 15 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Luman & Bessie Norton; married Helen]
Hillard Dwight Norton, 60, of Springfield, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center. He was a custodian at Pipkin Junior High School and member of Central
Christian Church. A resident of Springfield since 1957. Mr. Norton formerly lived at Mr.
Vernon. Survivors include his wife, Helen; one son, Larry Norton of Ozark; one
daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Davault, of the state of Rhode Island; his mother, Mrs. Bessie
Norton, Mt. Vernon: three brothers, Willard of Mt. Vernon, Ralph of Wichita, Kan. and
Luman Norton, Jr. of Nixa; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Lea of Birmingham, Ala. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Klingner Chapel. The Rev. Carl Radford officiated
with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Norton, Jessie 9 Apr 1888 - Dec 1972 OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
Mt. Vernon - Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie Norton, 84, of Mt. Vernon, were
held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Mt. Vernon First Christian Church with the Rev. Traverse
Harrison officiating. Burial was in Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery under the direction of
Max L. Fossett Funeral Home. Mrs. Norton died at 2:30 p.m. last Friday at Cox Medical
Center following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of Lawrence County and a
member of the First Christian Church in Mt. Vernon. Survivors include three sons,
Willard of Mt. Vernon, L. E. of Nixa and Ralph of Wichita, Kan.; one daughter, Mrs.
Ruth Lee of Birmingham, Ala., 19 grandchildren, a number of great grandchildren and
one great, great grandchild.
Norton, L. E., Jr. 9 Oct 1923 - 31 Oct 1999 CCH-N 3 Nov 1999
[Note: married Mary Francis Villines]
L. E. Norton, Jr. of Nixa, Missouri died Sunday, October 31, 1999 in his home at
the age of 76. He was born October 9, 1923 in Mt. Vernon. He was proud to have served
his country during World War II. He served in the European Theatre, where he received
two Purple Hearts, and a Bronze Star. He also received a combat infantry badge for
which he was most proud. Following his return from the service he was employed with
Carnation Company as a field representative and later became a foreman. While working
in Harrison, Arkansas, he met and married Mary Francis Villines. They have been
married for fifty-one years. L.E. and Mary Frances have lived in Nixa for forty years. For
most of his life, L.E. has been a builder in the Nixa area and had many friends in the

building industry. His love of working with wood was a joy to him, and extended into
building furniture as well as building homes. He enjoyed his hobby of gardening and
growing roses. L.E. became a Christian at an early age and was a member of South Gate
Baptist Church in Springfield. He was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather.
L.E. lived his life for his Lord and his family. He enjoyed the company of his family and
his friends to the fullest. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Frances, of the home; two
daughters, Glenna Jane Lindsey and her husband, Tom, Jr., Nixa, and Nancy Jo Stephens,
Springfield; a grandson; Rhett Allen and his wife, Nicole Stephens, Springfield; a
brother, Willard Norton, Mt. Vernon; special friends, Frank Jones, Eugene Cochran, Bill
Hall, Blaine Inman, Jan Robertson and Jim Foster; special friends serving as pallbearers,
Joe Bob Rice, Bill Jacobs, Dan Knight, Matt Brown, Tom Lindsey, Sr., and Dennis
Ballenger; and alternate pallbearers, Steve Faseler and Kent Wynn. He was preceded in
death by his parents, L.E., Sr. and Jessee Norton; a sister, Ruth Lee; and three brothers,
Hillard, Ralph and Herman Norton. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
November 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Nolan D. Carrier officiating and
Rev. Gilbert Spencer assisting. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery, 1647 East
Seminole, Springfield. Visitation was from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
The casket was closed at all times. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri, 1465 East Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804.
Norton, Matilda Mae (Maynard) 17 Jan 1885 - 5 Dec 1964
CCR 10 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lewis and Martha (Stevenson) Maynard; married 21 Aug 1906 John
Price Norton 3 Mar 1878 - 19 Nov 1949]
Mrs. Matilda Mae Norton, 79, lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at 3
p.m. Saturday in the Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient
for a week. She was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are five daughters,
Mrs. Iva Lee Edwards and Mrs. Tressie Evans, both of Nixa, Mrs. Mabel Davis, 1823
West Webster Avenue, Springfield, Mrs. Ina Owens, 1127 North West Avenue,
Springfield and Mrs. Lillian Bolin, Ontario, Calif; a son, Paul, 1127 1213 North West
Avenue, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. James Faught,, Ozark, and Mrs. Belle Ward and
Mrs. Hattie Faught,, both of Springfield; two brothers, Grover and John Maynard, both of
Springfield; 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Nixa. The Rev.
Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. John Wittmer officiated and
burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Norton, Patricia Ann "Patti" (Aronis) 1943 - 23 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Theodore & ? (?) Aronis; married Terry Norton]
Patricia Ann "Patti" Norton, 45, of Pleasant Hope, died at 4:30 a.m. March 23 in
her home after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Norton were held March 24 in the Rock
Prairie Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Donni Lane officiating. Burial was in
the church cemetery under the direction of Pitts Funeral Chapel, Bolivar. Mrs. Norton
was a member of Rock Prairie Missionary Baptist Church and was a former sales clerk.
Her survivors include her husband, Terry; a daughter, Tara Beth, of the home; two sons,
Jeffery Allen, Bolivar, and John Wesley, of the home; her father and stepmother,
Theodore and Grace Aronis, Springfield; two brothers, Paul and Kirk Aronis, both of

Springfield; two sisters, Shirley Lee, Ozark, and Connie Horsley, of the state of Idaho;
and two grandchildren.
Norton, William Arthur 27 Sep 1873 - 17 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949
[Note: Son of Leander & Holly (Payne) Norton; married Lola A. Keltner 26 Apr 1873 17 Oct 1956]
Funeral services for William A. Norton, 75, who died May 17 at his home in
Greenfield, Mo., were held Wednesday afternoon at the Maples-Harris Chapel at Nixa,
conducted by Rev. Bob Warren. Burial was in Payne cemetery north of Nixa. The
deceased moved to Greenfield from Nixa several years ago. He was a member of the
Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Waldo, of Tipton, Mo., a daughter, Mrs.
Gertrude Van Cleve of Liberty, Mo., two brothers, Price Norton of Nixa and Palmer
Norton of Springfield, a sister, Mrs. Cleo Cowan of Kansas City, and one grandson.
Norwine, Samuel C. 26 Mar 1906 – 7 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
Samuel C. Norwine, 89, Rogersville, died at 8:25 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7, 1995, in
Americana Fremont Care Center. The son of Samuel C. and Mary E. Norwine, he was
born in Taney County, March 26, 1906. Prior to retirement, he owned and operated the
Norwine Contracting Service in Springfield, for many years. He was a member of High
St. Baptist Church. Survivors include: His wife, Ruth Julia Norwine; one son, Samuel C.
Norwine, Jr., Bradleyville, Mo.; two daughters, Mary Alice Lee and Betty Jean Ruyle;
one stepson, Rev. James Paul Donnelson, Irving, Tx.; one step-daughter, Sharon Ruth
Teller, Napierville, Il.; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Service was at
1:00 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home, South, with the Rev. Bill Rogers and
Dr. Julius Blazs officiating. Burial followed in Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation was at 7-8
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1995, in the funeral home.
Nottingham, William B.
1913 - 22 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for William B. Nottingham, 46, who died Nov. 23 at his home at
Nixa, will be held Friday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at
Dunnegan, Mo with Rev. Lewis Mead officiating. Burial will be in Dunnegan Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He had resided in Nixa the past five
years where he was employed as a cheesemaker. He had lived most of his life at
Dunnegan. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Springfield and
the Ozark Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Itress Nottingham of the
home at Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Berneta Kimmons of Nixa and Miss Carol
Nottingham of the home; two grandchildren; four brothers, Amos Nottingham of
Redlands, Calif., Allen Nottingham and Eugene Nottingham of Bakersfield, Calif. and
Noble Nottingham of San Jose, Calif.
Novak, Dale Edgar 31 Oct 1958 - 6 Dec 2006 SN-L 13 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Marvin & Bertha Novak; married Jo]
Dale Edgar Novak was born on October 31, 1958, at Perrin Air Force Base,
Denison, Texas, to Marvin and Bertha Novak and left this world on December 6, 2006,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. In 2001 he joined the Missouri Army
National Guard's 1107th Aviation Classification Repair Activity Depot (AVCRAD),

Springfield, Mo. He served on Task Force Noble Escort from September through
November 2002 and at that time he earned his Driver's Badge. He was deployed to
Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Enduring Freedom from January through
December 2004. He was commended for his dedication, technical competence, work
ethic and attention to safety. He is survived by his wife Jo Novak, of Everton; sons,
Anthony and James, of Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas; a stepson, Sam Stella, of Clever; a
stepdaughter, Katie and Judd Zembsch, of Stafford; a grandson, Garret; his parents,
Marvin Novak and Bertha McCarthy, both of San Antonio, Texas; his brother, Dean
Novak and wife, Ruth, of Republic; three sisters: Charlotte Plaia and husband, John, of
Big Springs, Texas, JaLinda Borum and husband, Steve, of San Antonio, Texas, and
LaCinda Lee and husband, Allen, of San Antonio, Texas. A funeral service will be at 12
p.m. noon Friday December 15, 2006, at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 460
W. Aldersgate , Nixa, Mo. Burial with Military Honors will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, Mo. Memorial donations
are requested to American Cancer Society or donor's choice.
Nowack, Carolina (Wademaun) 1888 - 4 Jul 1962 CCR 5 Jul 1962 p2
Mrs. Carolina Nowack, 73, of Ozark, died in the Christian Rest Home here
Wednesday. Mrs. Nowack is survived by her husband, Frank; a son, Clarence Nowack,
Ozark; two brothers, John and Adolph Wademaun, both of Blue Hill, Neb.; four sisters,
Mrs. Mark Christensen, Berthoud, Colo.; Mrs. Harry Jensen, Hastings, Neb., Mrs.
Thomas Wilson, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Julia Ott, Bay Port, Mich., and three
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, under direction of Adams and Monger Funeral
Home, are incomplete.
Nowack, Clarence "Brick" 27 Nov 1915 - 31 Jan 2006 SN-L 2 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Frank & Lena (Wademan) Nowack; married 30 Mar 1942 Marjorie Kent]
Clarence G. "Brick" Nowack, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January
31, 2006, surrounded by family. He was born November 27, 1915, in Blue Hill,
Nebraska, the son of Frank and Lena (Wademan) Nowack, and served his country in the
U.S. Army during World War II. On March 30, 1942, Brick and Marjorie Kent were
united in marriage. Mr. Nowack and his family moved to Ozark from Nebraska in 1961,
and was a well known bull dozer operator in the area before retirement. He was a
member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Springfield. Survivors include his wife,
Marjorie; three children, all of Ozark, Larry Nowack, Donald Nowack and his wife,
Caroel, and Kiley Nowack; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside
funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 4, in Selmore Cemetery, south of
Ozark. Friends may call for viewing at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, from 12 noon until
7 p.m. on Friday. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospices of America.
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Nowack, Clarence “Brick” 1915 - Jan 2006 SN-L 3 Feb 2006
Private graveside services for Clarence "Brick" Nowack age 90, of Ozark, will be
held on Saturday. Friends may call at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, for viewing from
noon until 7 p.m. today.

Nowack, Frank William
1887 - 19 Sep 1966 CCR 22 Sep 1966 p1
Frank William Nowack, 79, of Ozark died at 2:45 a.m. Monday in the Bilyeu
Nursing Home here after a linger illness. He was a retired farmer and stockman and a
member of the Lutheran Church. Surviving are a son, Clarence, Ozark; two brothers, Bill,
Colorado state and Walter, Red Cloud, Neb; four sisters, Mrs. Erma Fauty, Palmer, Neb.,
Mrs. Lydia Otto, state of Nebraska, Mrs. Mary Bird, Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Josephine Parks,
California State; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Simmons Funeral Home in Red Cloud, Neb with burial in the
Lutheran Cemetery in Blue Hill, Neb. The body was sent to Nebraska Tuesday by Adams
of Ozark.
Nowak, Steve Lee 1 Dec 1910 - 10 Jan 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Laurence E. & Susan Nowak; married 15 Jun 1929 Goldie Irene Dalgarn]
Steve L. Nowak, 83, Highlandville, died Monday, Jan. 10, 1994 at 4:50 p.m. at
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. Steven Leo Nowak was
born Dec. 1, 1910 in Medina, New York, son of Laurence E. and Susan Nowak. As a
young man, Steve moved with his family to Roswell, New Mexico, where he attended
grade school in Greenfield and high school in Dexter. He was united in marriage on June
15, 1929 to Goldie Irene Dalgarn, and to this union four children were born. In 1963, he
and his wife, Goldie, moved to Highlandville. Mr. Nowak was a retired cotton and alfalfa
farmer and a member of the little Grey Presbyterian Church, Dexter. He was preceded in
death by his parents, his wife, six brothers, five sisters, and two grandchildren. Survivors
include two sons, Laurence “Junior” Nowak and his wife, Janice, Roswell, and John and
his wife Joan, Phoenix; two daughters, Lorene Kuykendall, Dexter, and Sue Atwood and
her husband Clifford, Ozark. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Emory Elmore officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Selmore Christian Church.
Noyes, Charles E. 12 Mar 1916 - 20 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
[Note; married Ella]
Charles E. Noyes, 73, Springfield, died at 10:42 p.m. Thursday, April 20 in Cox
Medical Center North after a long illness. Mr. Noyes was a retired warehouseman for
Springfield Grocery Company. Survivors include his wife, Ella; two sons, Rex A.,
Springfield, and Wayne F., Ozark; a daughter, Margaret Rymer, Nixa; eight grand
children; and two great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Monday, April 24 in
Green lawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was in
Green lawn Memorial Gardens.
Nuetzhorn, Robert Fred 1922 - 20 Apr 2006 SN-L 22 Apr 2006
Robert Fred Nuetzhorn, age 83, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April
20 in Springfield, Missouri. Funeral services will be Monday, April 24, 2006, 11 a.m. at
the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 815 E. Plainview Road, Springfield, with burial
following in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa, with full military honors. Visitation will
be 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made
to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Null, Erwin C. 14 Aug 1922 - 1 Apr 2004 SN-L 4 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Claude S. & Ruth E. Null; married 9 Jun 1946 Velma Barger]
Erwin C. Null, 81, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2004,
at the James River Care Center. The son of Claude S. Null and Ruth E. Null, he was born
on Aug. 14, 1922, in Springfield, Mo. On June 9, 1946, Erwin and Velma Barger were
united in marriage in Rolla, Mo., where he owned and operated the Null and Son
Furniture Store. He graduated from Drury College and the University of Arkansas with
an MBA degree. He was a registrar at Drury for several years. Erwin retired as a Business
and Industry Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, serving Branson and
Taney County. Erwin was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of
almost 58 years, Velma, Springfield; one son, Lawrence C. Null, Cote de Caza, Calif.;
one daughter, Marilyn Null Prosser, Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren, Justin and wife Lori
Null, Laura Null, Jeff and wife Tara Prosser, Jeremy Prosser, and Jennifer Prosser; one
great-granddaughter, Ivy LeeAnna Prosser; a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Mary
Null, Rolla, Mo.; aunt Ellen and husband Floyd Smith, Fullerton, Calif.; and many other
relatives and friends. Erwin's celebration of life, exemplifying his love, devotion and
loyalty, will be held at Schweitzer United Methodist Church on Monday, April 5, 2004,
at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bob Casady officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Erwin C. Null Endowment
Fund, care of Schweitzer United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO
65804.
Nunley, Glenn Afton 7 May 1935 - 19 Feb 2004 SN-L 20 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of James & Ann (Catledge) Nunley]
Glenn Afton Nunley, age 68, of Oldfield, passed away Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004,
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 7, 1935, in Sand
Springs, Okla., to James and Ann (Catledge) Nunley. He served his country in the U.S.
Army. Mr. Nunley worked as a tool and die maker. He was a member of Union Hill
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; four sons, Jerry Nunley and his
wife, Leigh, Tulsa, Okla., Robert Nunley, Miami, Fla., Ron Nunley, Oldfield, and
Wolfgang Rittga, Oberhausen, Germany; two daughters, Sherrie Mallonee and her
husband, John, Hurley, and Karen McHaffie and her husband, Toby, Bruner; twelve
grandchildren; three brothers, Don Nunley, Fiddletown, Calif., Roger Nunley, Bixby,
Okla., and Monte Nunley, Sapulpa, Okla.; and a sister, Cindy Nunley, Castro Valley,
Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jay and David Nunley; and
two sisters, Lavena Nunley and Wanda Truscott. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Harold Tennison officiating.
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Nunley, Glenn Afton
7 May 1935 - 19 Feb 2004
Glenn Afton Nunley, 68, Oldfield, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 7, 1935, in Sand Springs, Okla.,
to James and Ann (Catledge) Nunley. He was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.
His parents; two brothers, Jay and David Nunley; and two sisters, Lavena Nunley and
Wanda Truscott, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn; four sons,
Jerry Nunley and wife Leigh, Tulsa, Okla., Robert Nunley, Miami, Fla., Ron Nunley,

Oldfield, and Wolfgang Rittga, Oberhausen, Germany; two daughters, Sherrie Mallonee
and husband John, Hurley, and Karen McHaffie and husband Toby, Bruner; 12
grandchildren; three brothers, Don Nunley, Fiddletown, Calif., Roger Nunley, Bixby,
Okla., and Monte Nunley, Sapulpa, Okla.; and a sister, Cindy Nunley, Castro Valley,
Calif. A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Feb. 21 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Harold Tennison officiating.
Nunn, June Louise (Combs) 25 Feb 1925 - 23 Dec 2003 SN-L 7 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Coin & Grace Combs; married 1942 C. W. “Bill” Nunn]
June Louise Nunn, 78, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec.
23, 2003. She died at home of natural causes. June was born to Coin and Grace Combs on
Feb. 25, 1925, in Springfield, Mo. She married C.W. "Bill" Nunn of Springfield in 1942.
They were married for 60 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband
Bill. She is survived by her son, Steve, and two grandchildren. June had been a member
of Southminster Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Memorial donations may be
made to Southminster at 2245 S. Holland Ave., Springfield, MO 65807. Memorial
services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Nunn, Lois 8 Dec 1912 - 11 Jul 2003 SN-L 24 Aug 2003
A memorial service and celebration of life for Lois Nunn will be held at South
Street Christian Church on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 1:30 p.m. Lois died on July 11 at the age
of 90. She is survived by three children, Judy Estes Smith of Anchorage, AK, James
Nunn of Detroit, MI, and Jerald Nunn of Ozark, grandchildren Shelly, Lisa and Adam,
and great-grandchildren Aszia and Annie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made
to South Street Christian Church.

Oatman, Clarence Marion 21 Sep 1910 – 31 Oct 1997 CCH-N 5 Nov 1997
[Note: Son of Charles & Etta (Grant) Oatman; married 4 Mar 1928 Audra Bruton who
died 31 Oct 1994]
Clarence Marion Oatman 87 of Rogersville, died Friday, Oct 31, 1997 at 8:15 in
Marantha Village, Springfield. Clarence was born on Sept 21, 1910, to Charles and Etta
Grant Oatman. He was a retired farmer and member of the Mentor Baptist Church,
Rogersville. Clarence was married to Audra Bruton on March 4, 1928, in Parsons, Kan.
and she preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 1994. He was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Betty Glenn, in 1989; one brother, Orin; three sisters, Ola Whitney, Leona
Layne, and Ethel Frost. Surviving are two sons, Richard and wife Juanita of Springfield,
and Ronnie of Springfield; two daughters, Jean Butler of Springfield, and Barbara Pigg
and husband Buck of Cullman, Ala. 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several
great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside services will be at
11:00 am. Monday, Nov. 3, 1997 at the White Oak Cemetery Rogersville. Visitation will
be from 4 - 6 p.m. Sunday in the Preston - Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
O'Bannon, Effie M. "Dixie" 11 Feb 1901 - 5 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
Effie M. "Dixie" O'Bannon, 88, of Springfield, died July 5 in her home. Services
for Mrs. O'Bannon were held July 8 at the Greenlawn Funeral Chapel South with the
Rev. Jesse Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery near Fordland.
Mrs. O'Bannon is survived by two daughters, Dene Larkin, Springfield, and Gerri Daily,
Los Angeles, California; two sisters, Wilma Hare, Rogersville, and Evelyn Palmer,
Springfield; two grandchildren, Santina Albaugh, Nixa and Dannielle Dorris, Newport
Beach, California; a step-granddaughter, Janet Heck, Plano, Texas; and four greatgrandchildren.
Oberbeck, Rebecca Gail (McKinney) 3 Oct 1954 - 14 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
Rebecca Gail Oberbeck, 24, Springfield, died of a self-inflicted wound from a
30:06 rifle at about 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. She was visiting at the home of her step-mother,
Mrs. Shirley McKinney, 503 S. 5th St. Ozark, the Police Department said. The shooting
was investigated by Police Chief Bill Ramsey. The body was taken to the Greenlawn
North Funeral Home in Springfield.
Oberlander, Lena P. 1885 - 28 Feb 1968 CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8
Miss Lena P. Oberlander, 82, a former resident of Nixa, died at 2:15 a.m.
Wednesday in the state hospital in Nevada. She had lived in Kansas City the past 20
years and was a member of the High Park Christian Church there. She was a retired store
clerk. Surviving are three brothers, Henry, Springfield, F. F., Seattle, Wash., and Richard
W., Compton, Calif.; and two sisters, Miss Flora Oberlander, Grand Acres Nursing
Home, Springfield and Mrs. Fredericka Garland, Pueblo, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Tom Geers officiating. Burial will be in East
Lawn Cemetery.
O’Briant, Clifton Irene (Johnson) Couchman 1906 - 30 Aug 1963 CCR 5 Sep 1963
Mrs. Clifton Irene O'Briant, 57 died Monday at her home in Reeds Spring.
Surviving are her husband Lloyd; a son, Max Couchman, of Boston, Mass.; two

daughters. Mrs. Maxine Killoran, Hyannis; Mass., and Mrs. Laura Louise Slavens, New
York City; three brothers, Clyde Johnson, of Houston, Texas, Fred Johnson of Kansas
City, and Elmer Johnson of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. R.K. Allgeier of Carlsbad, New
Mexico; and one aunt, Mrs. Madge Tunnell of Ozark. Services were at 11 a.m.
Wednesday at the Whelchel Chapel at Branson. Burial was in the Branson Memorial
Cemetery. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mrs. Killoran of
Hyannis. Mass., Mrs. Slavens of New York City, Clyde Johnson of Houston, Tex., Mr,
and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. EImer Johnson, Danny and Judy of
Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd O'Briant of Iowa and Mrs. Tunnell of Ozark.
O’Bryan, Austin Patrick 23 Jul 1921 – 15 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Austin Patrick O’Bryan, age 78, Kansas City, formerly of Ozark, passed away
Saturday, July 15, 2000, in his home. Mr. O’Bryan was born July 23, 1921. Mr. O’Bryan
proudly and bravely served his country during World War II, earning him two Bronze
Stars and a Purple Heart. He was married to his loving wife, Anna Applegate O’Bryan, of
the home, for 57 years. She survives him. Services were at 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 18,
2000, in Park Lawn Chapel, with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.
O’Bryan, William Jennings 4 Mar 1922 - 8 May 1957
CCR 23 May 1957 p5
Funeral services for William J. O’Bryan, 35, a native of Ozark, who died May 8
while in Mexico, were held Friday, May 17, at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
with Rev. Doggard officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin. He served in the U. S. Air Corps for six years during World War II as a first
lieutenant. Injuries suffered in Korea contributed to his death. Survivors include two
children, Cheryl and Danny, of California; one brother, Pat O’Bryan of Raytown, Mo and
one sister, Mrs. Jane Engle of Ozark.
O’Bryant, Georgia (Mackey) 22 Feb 1911 - 29 May 1996 CCH-N 5 Jun 1996
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Ward and Lenora Frances (Shook) Mackey; married
William Jack O’Bryant]
Georgia O’Bryant, 85, Springfield, died Wednesday, May 29, 1996 in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born February 22, 1911, in Marshfield and was the
daughter of Benjamin Ward and Lenora Frances (Shook) Mackey. She was preceded in
death by her husband, William Jack O’Bryant. Survivors include: two children, Nancy
Farthing and her husband, John, Springfield and Tom O’Bryant and his wife, Linda,
Chicago, Illinois; three grandchildren, Julia Maslanka and her husband, Bill, Chicago,
Illinois; Elizabeth Bitterman and her husband, Steve, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jack
Farthing, Springfield; a brother, Tom Mackey, Springfield; three sisters, Virgie Dailey
and Edna Patten, Springfield and Rebecca Gaba, Marshfield; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Episcopal Church of Ascension,
Springfield, with Father Bill Luley officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery,
Republic, with Dr. Paul O. Cheek officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Food
Harvest, c/o Church of the Ascension, 903 W Katella, Springfield, MO 65807 or the
charity of the donor’s choice.

O’Connell, Jerry Lee 12 Jul 1936 - 27 Jun 1970 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: Son of Leo & Ruth (Thompson) O’Connell]
Rites under direction of Harris of Ozark were pending Tuesday for Jerry Lee
O’Connell, 42, Chicago, son of Mrs. Ruth O’Connell of Sparta. Mr. O’Connell died
Sunday in a Paris, Ill. hospital. A brother, George, of Sparta also survives.
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O’Connell, Jerry Lee 12 Jul 1936 - 27 Jun 1970 OH 3 May 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Leo & Ruth (Thompson) O'Connell]
A prayer service for Jerry O’Connell, 42 of Chicago were held last Saturday night
in Harris Chapel after a funeral mass Friday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. O’Connell died April 20 in a Paris, Ill. hospital.
O'Connell, Ruth (Thompson) 17 Jun 1903 – 12 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
[Note: Daughter of George & Josephine (Bledsoe) Thompson; married Leo O'Connell
who died 1968]
Ruth O'Connell, 89, Springfield, died Saturday, Sept. 12, in Greene Haven
Nursing Home. She was born June 17, 1903, in Oldfield, the daughter of George and
Josephine (Bledsoe) Thompson. She was a 1927 graduate of John Marshall Law School.
She practiced law for 40 years before retiring in 1968. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Leo O'Connell, in 1968, a son, Jerry O'Connell, in 1978, and a sister, Lucille
Thompson, Survivors include her son, George O'Connell, Tucson, Ariz,; and brother, Dr.
Jerry Thompson, Plano, Texas. Services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at
St. Joseph Church, 1115 N. Campbell, with the Rev. John Sheley officiating. Burial will
follow in the Sparta Cemetery.
Oder, June Lucille (Graham) Brown 18 Jun 1927 - 20 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
& CCH-N 27 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Margaret Ruth (Ditmars) Graham; married first James G.
Brown; married second Clayton D. Oder]
June Lucille Brown-Oder, 74, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Wednesday,
February 20, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born June 18,
1927 in Randolph, Iowa, the daughter of Clarence and Margaret Ruth (Ditmars) Graham.
June was a homemaker and a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Council
Bluffs, Iowa. She was also a member of Nixa Garden Club, Nixa Women's Club and the
Pioneer Garden Club in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her first husband, James G. Brown, a grandson, Joshua W Brown, and a brother, Harold
Graham. Survivors include: her husband, Clayton D. Oder; five sons and their wives,
Don G. and Mary Brown, Omaha, Nebraska, Glendon L. and Noreen Brown, Nixa,
Missouri, Bob and Cynthia Brown, Council Bluffs, Michael E. and . Kathleen Oder,
Council Bluffs, Randall K. and Dianne Oder, Osage Beach, Missouri; three daughters and
their husbands, LaDonna and Bob Rankin, Grandbury, Texas, Roseanna L. and Danny
Guisinger, Nixa, and Sandra L. and Rusty Stucker, Council Bluffs; eighteen
grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; a sister, Charlotte Orton and her husband
LaVern, Sabetha, Kansas; three brothers and their wives, Don and Marge Graham,
Cottonwood, Arizona, Fred and Shirley Graham, Hebron, Ohio, and Leonard and Viola
Graham, Sidney, Iowa; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m., Saturday,

February 23, in Cutler Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, Iowa, with burial following in
Ridgewood Cemetery. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Josh Brown Memorial
Scholarship Fund in Council Bluffs, Iowa, or Nixa Garden Club, Nixa, Mo.
Odle, Westley Wayne 16 Aug 1961 - 26 Oct 2002 SN-L 26 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Richard & Dorothy (Crawford) Odle; married 10 Dec 1994 Sheryll Ginger]
Westley Wayne Odle, age 41, of Nixa, died Saturday, October 26, 2002 in Springfield. He was born August 16, 1961 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Richard and Dorothy
(Crawford) Odle. He graduated from North Heights High School in Wichita and on
December 10, 1994 he and Sheryll Ginger were married. Westley was owner of All
Appliance and Air Conditioning. He was a skilled carpenter and an avid race fan.
Survivors include his wife, Sheryll; his parents, Richard and Dorothy Odle, Wichita,
Kan.; a daughter, Danielle Bell, of the home; a brother, Calvin Odle and wife Rita,
Billings, Mont.; a sister, Anita Ward and husband John, Long Beach, Calif.; nephew and
nieces, Nathaniel and Whitney Odle and Lacey Booke; and many other loving family
members and friends, including friends of Bill W. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, October 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Chaplain Farris Robertson
officiating. Burial will be in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from
7 to 8 p.m. today in the Odle family home in Nixa.
Oehling, Allan Dean 9 Mar 1945 - Aug 2004 SN-L 3 Aug 2004
Allan Dean Oehling, age 59, of Sparta, died on Saturday. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.
AND
Oehling, Allan Dean 9 Mar 1945 - 31 Jul 2004 CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
Allan Dean Oehling, 59, Sparta, died in A Lit'l Bit Country Private Care Saturday,
July 31, 2004. He was born March 9, 1945, in Ashtabula, Ohio. He served his country in
the U.S. Air Force. Allan loved to laugh, and had a quick humor and wit. He will be
missed. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with minister Steve Cable officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Oetker, Amos Emil “Banty” Jan 1884 - 28 May 1961 CCR 1 Jun 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Henry H. & Susan "Susie" (Yeager) Oetker; married Glenn Ward 1891 - 13
Feb 1989]
Funeral services for Amos Emil “Banty” Oetker, 77, lifelong resident of the
Billings community who died at 3:10 p.m. Monday at his home, were at 2 p.m. Thursday
in Harris Funeral Chapel in Billings, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of
Harris. He is survived by his wife, Glenn, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Susie Burky
and Mrs. Charlene Burky, both of Billings and Mrs. Willie Dale Keats of Golden City;
one brother, R. P. Oetker of Route 2, Marionville; and 13 grandchildren.
Oehling, Dean Kent 6 Apr 1916 - 19 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Carl & Eleanor (Kent) Oehling; married 6 Jul 1939 Jeanne Bellamy]

Dean Kent Oehling, 77, Sparta, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1993 while visiting in
Bandera, Texas. He was born April 6, 1916 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the son of Carl and
Eleanor (Kent) Oehling. He graduated from Oberlin High School in 1934 and attended
Oberlin College in Ohio. He married Jeanne Bellamy, a college classmate on July 7,
1939. He was a 50 year member of East Townsend Masonic Lodge #322 Third Order of
Eastern Star #347 of Collins, Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne; a son, Allan Dean
Oehling, and daughter-in-law, Jackie Oehling, Sparta; a granddaughter, Suzanne,
California. Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m., in Ava under the direction
of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home with internment in the Ava Cemetery.
Oetker, Dora M. (Eversold) 25 Jun 1897 - 6 Jan 1975 OH 9 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of George & Mary ( ) Ebersold; married 8 Nov 1916 Eugene Oetker
1894 - 1955]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Dora M. Oetker, 77, a lifelong resident of Billings, died at 9
p.m. Monday at Methodist Manor Health Center in Marionville following a short illness.
Mrs. Oetker is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Hodges, Billings, and a brother,
Gus Eversold, of Clever. Cantrell of Billings will announce arrangements.
AND
Oetker, Dora M. (Eversold) 25 Jun 1897 - 6 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
BILLINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Dora M. Oetker, 77, a lifelong resident of
Billings, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Cantrell Chapel here with the Rev. Raymond
Lewis officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Oetker died at 9 p.m. Monday
at Methodist Manor Healthy Center in Marionville following a short illness.
Oetker, Glenn (Ward) 1891 - 13 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: married Amos E. “Banty” Oetker Jan 1884 - 28 May 1961]
Glenn Ward Oetker, 97, of Billings, died Feb. 13 at the Good Shepherd Nursing
Home, Lockwood, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Oetker were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 in the Meadors Chapel, Billings. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Oetker was a homemaker and a former school teacher. Her survivors include three
daughters, Willie Dale Keatts, Golden City, Susan Burky and Charlene Burky, both of
Billings; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Oetker, Grace Ellen (Gaylor) 1883 - 31 Aug 1955 CCR 8 Sep 1955 p 1
[Note: married Charles J. Oetker]
Succumbing to a three weeks illness, Mrs. Grace Ellen Oetker, 72, 324 W.
Nevada, Ontario, Calif., widow of Charles J. Oetker, died August 31 at San Antonia
Hospital. Born at Brookline, Mo., she moved to Ontario from Billings, Mo. in 1933. Her
husband preceded her in death several years ago. She was an active member of the
Temple Baptist Church at Ontario and also a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit
112. She is survived by a sister, Ethel Heifer and three brother, Ross, Walter and Albert
Gaylor, all of Ontario. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3, at Ontario with
burial in Bellevue Cemetery there.
Oetker, Herman Edmond 23 Apr 1886 - 3 Mar 1948 CCR 11 Mar 1948

[Note: Son of Henry H. & Susie Anna (Yeager) Oetker; married 17 Apr 1912 Mollie D.
Zoller 29 Aug 1889 - Jan 1973]
Herman Edmond Oetker was born April 23, 1886, and departed this life March 3,
1948, at the age of 61 years, 10 months and 9 days. He was married to Mollie Zoller
April 17, 1912, and lived all of his life on a farm 3-1/2 miles south of Billings. There
were born to this union two sons, Wilford and Richard. He was christened into the St.
Peter’s Evangelical church of Billings when a small lad. He was a member of the
I.O.O.F. lodge for many years. He was a farmer and worked with an insurance company
over seventeen years. Those who survive are his wife, Mollie, the two sons, Wilford and
Richard, both of Billings; one sister, Theresa Winge of Springfield; three brothers, Amos
E., Rudolph and Eugene L. Oetker, all of Billings, other relatives and a host of friends.
Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Friday in the St. Peter’s Evangelical church
conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.G.A. Bareis, with burial in the Evangelical cemetery
under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Oetker, Patsy (O’Neal) 10 Oct 1942 - 19 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Fanny O’Neal; married Richard Oetker]
Funeral services for Patsy Oetker, 52, of Billings were held 1:00 P.m. Saturday,
November 19 1994 at Meadors Chapel in Billings with Rev. Raymond Schultz
officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction of Meadors. She was born
October 10, 1942 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Jack and Fanny O’Neal. She passed from
this life November 17, 1994 at Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon following a
lengthy battle with cancer. She was a homemaker and had lived in the Billings area for
many years. She is survived by her husband, Richard and a host of other relatives and
friends. The Republic Monitor, November 24 1994.
Oetker, Wilford Marvin
13 Mar 1914 - 25 Jun 1968 CCR 27 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Howard E. & Mollie D. (Zoller) Oetker; married Louise 24 Jun 1923 - 11
Apr 1993]
Wilford Marvin Oetker, 54, Route 1, Billings, died at 2:18 p.m. Tuesday in the
Aurora Community Hospital. A native of Billings, he is survived by his wife, Louise; his
mother, Mollie Oetker, Billings; two sons, Herman and Sherman, both of the home and
one brother, Richard, Billings. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Cantrell
Chapel, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the German Evangelical
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
O'Gorman, Elouise M. (Lloyd) 4 Oct 1918 - 16 Aug 2005 SN-L 18 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Dorrell & Edna (McCoy) Lloyd; married John O’Gorman;
granddaughter of Harrison Lyons & Francis Mariah (Phillips) McCoy]
Mrs. Elouise M. O'Gorman, 86, Springfield passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday
August 16, 2005, in The Manor at Elfindale. Elouise was born October 4, 1918, in
Springfield, Mo., to Dorrell and Edna (McCoy) Lloyd. She worked as a secretary for
Drury College. She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandson, James Michael
O'Gorman, Jr.; and her brother, William Lloyd. Mrs. O'Gorman is survived by her
husband, John of Springfield; her son, James Michael O'Gorman and his wife, Mona of
Cedar Hill, Texas; her daughter, Marilyn Collins of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren,

Tracy St. John and her husband, Loyd, Lori Stringer and her husband, Philip, Glen
O'Gorman and his wife, Connie, and Timothy Collins; seven great grandchildren, T.J.
and Stephanie St. John, Phillip and Austin Stringer, and Glen, Sean and Christopher
O'Gorman. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, 2005, in Herman H.
Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St., with Msgr. Thomas Reidy officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Ojeda-Cruz, Ruben 18 Jul 1920 - 27 Aug 1999 CCH-N 1 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Maurice & Jacobo (Ojeda) Cruz-Chaves]
Ruben Ojeda-Cruz, age 79, died Friday August 27, 1999 in Springfield. He was
born July 18, 1920 in Acatlan, Puebla, Mexico, the son of the late Jacobo Ojeda and
Maurice Cruz- Chaves. Mr. Ojeda lived in Mexico until 1956, when he moved to the
United States. He lived in the Chicago area from 1956 until 1976. In 1976 he moved to
the Ozark area. Mr. Ojeda was a retired language teacher. A graveside service was held at
1 PM. Monday, August 30, 1999 in Coffeyville Cemetery, Bradford, Arkansas under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
O’Laughlin, Kelly Dawn 4 May 1969 - 23 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Len C. & (Rowland) O’Laughlin; given name not on tombstone]
Graveside services for 6-month-old Kelly Dawn O’Laughlin, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Len C. O’Laughlin of Ozark, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Hopedale Cemetery north
of Ozark. The Rev. Loyd Gentry officiated. Harris of Ozark was in charge of
arrangements. The infant had been treated for a heart condition and died at 4 a.m. Sunday
in St. John’s Hospital. Besides the parents, she also is survived by paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard D. O’Laughlin, Nixa; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale
Rowland, Springfield; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. O’ Laughlin,
Colorado Springs, Colo.; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Carleton, Fort Scott,
Kan,; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Grace Williams, Cassville and maternal great
grandfather, Lewis Rowland, Springfield.
O’Laughlin, Leonard D. 30 Dec 1913 - 7 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: married Margaret 1 Aug 1915 - 14 Dec 1981]
NIXA - Leonard D. O’Laughlin, 63, Nixa, died at 9 p.m. in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, after apparently suffering a heart attack there. He had been hospitalized
about two weeks, according to a family member. A native of Pittsburg, Kan., Mr.
O’Laughlin worked for several years in Lee’s Summit before moving to Nixa. He owned
and operated Ozark Precision Products in Ozark for about 15 years. Mr. O’Laughlin was
a Catholic. Surviving are his wife, Margaret; two sons, Leonard of Burnsville, Minn. and
Douglas of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Lynette Smith and Mrs. Pamela McCafferty, both
of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Katheryn Browning, Lawrence, Kan. and Mrs.
Margaret Ferguson and Mrs. Dorothy Rose, both of the state of Colorado and seven
grandchildren. Harris of Nixa will announce arrangements.
Oleson, Lloyd R. 13 Jan 1930 - 3 Jan 1995 SN-L 6 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of ? & Ethel G. (?) Oleson; married Delores]

Lloyd R. Oleson, 64, Nixa, died at 5:44 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center South, of injuries resulting from an automobile accident occurring in
December, 1994. Mr. Oleson was retired from the Springfield Public Schools system
after 22 years of service as an electrician. He was a member of the Wilson Creek Baptist
Church. He is survived by his wife, Delores; two sons, Scott, Highlandville, and Kevin,
Nixa; two daughters, Deborah Lee, Highlandville, and Denise Lewis, Nixa; his mother,
Ethel G. Oleson, Battlefield; a brother, Donald E., Battlefield; nine grandchildren; and
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Meadors Funeral
Home, Republic, with the Rev. Randall Moody officiating with burial in Manley
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Olinger, Leroy 1890 - 18 May 1965 CCR 27 May 1965 p3
[Note: married Etta]
LeRoy Olinger, 74, a longtime resident of Ozark, died Tuesday afternoon in
Nevada after an illness of a year. Mr. Olinger is survived by his wife, Etta, of Fresno,
Calif.; six sons, Bill and Albert, Fresno, Robert, Denver, Sp-3 Paul, serving with the
army in Germany and Jack and Sherman, Springfield; a brother, Fred, Kansas City; 19
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday in Antioch
Church, six miles west of Everton. Jack Daniels officiated, and burial was in Antioch
Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger.
Oliver, James Robert, Jr. 4 Aug 1944 - 23 Sep 2002 CCH-N 16 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of James R. & Grace (Pierce) Oliver; married Barbara Joyce]
James Robert Oliver Jr. was born in Boothbay Harbor, Maine, Aug. 4, 1944, and
died of leukemia in Omaha, Neb., Sept. 23, 2002. He was the son of James R. Oliver and
Grace Pierce Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Joyce Oliver; sons and
daughter-in-laws, John Paul and Sandra Oliver, Jason Scott and Kelly Oliver;
granddaughters, Elizabeth Oliver and Melody Ann Jones, all of Omaha. Also sisters and
brothers-in-law, Jane Oliver Lang. Georgetown, Maine, Joyce Oliver, Gunnison, Colo.,
Frances Sharon and Henry Knape, Omaha, Neb., Judith Alice and Trey Chancellor,
Yukon, Okla.; Aunts, Madelon Pinkham and Myrna Pierce, Brunswick, Maine; and niece
Becky and husband Mark Miller, Nixa. Oliver was a direct double descendant of
Plymouth Colony and he was a descendant of lighthouse keepers many who served at
Pemiquid Lighthouse. Oliver was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1960, and
was an elder with the Benson Park Kingdom Hall, Omaha. Always jovial, his sister Judy
nicknamed him "Buddha Brother," for his resemblance to the laughing Buddha statues. A
memorial service was held Sept. 27. His ashes will be taken to Five Islands, Maine and
tossed into the ocean. Memorials may be made to Watchtower Society of New York, 25
Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, N.Y 11201-2483.
Oliver, Phyllis D. (Smith) 17 Feb 1923 - 21 Mar 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of James & Olive M. Smith; married 2 Nov 1946 William C. “Bill”
Oliver]
Phyllis D. Oliver, 71, Nixa, died at 11 a.m. Monday, March 21, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Oliver, a homemaker, was born Feb. 17, 1923 in
Wichita, Kan., the daughter of James and Olive M. Smith. She was united in marriage

Nov. 2, 1946 in Wichita, Kan., to William C. “Bill” Oliver. She was a member of
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her parents and
a brother, James Smith. She is survived by her husband, Bill; two daughters, Mary Orr
and husband Robert; Vicki Vessels and husband Rick, all of Springfield; two sons, Bruce
A. Oliver and wife, Linda, North Palm Beach, Fla.; William J. Oliver and wife Marilyn,
Black Jack, Mo.; a sister, Mary L. Hull and husband James, Joplin; a brother, Harry
Smith and wife, Thelma, Enid, Okla.; three grandsons, Jeremy and Bradley Orr and
Willie Vessels; three granddaughters, Amy and Emily Oliver and Sarah Vessels; and
other nieces and nephews. Memorial services were Thursday, March 24, 1994 in
Covenant Presbyterian Church 2441 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, with the Rev. Ronald L.
Lavoie officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial donations be
made to the Phyllis Oliver Memorial Fund, Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2441 S. Lone
Pine, Springfield 65804.
Olmstead, Roy McKinley 2 Aug 1900 - 26 Dec 1971 CCR 30 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: married Meta]
Roy McKinley Olmstead, 72, formerly of Golden City, died at 7 a.m. Sunday at
the State Hospital in Nevada. He was born in Norfolk, Neb., and was a retired Golden
City farmer who moved to Nixa five years ago. Survivors include his wife, Meta; a son,
Lee Olmsted (SIC) of Ottawa, Kan.; two daughters, Mrs. Vera Davenport, of Lake City,
Mich. and Mrs. Jean Lewis of Beltsville, Md.; a brother, Charles of Lockwood; two
sisters, Mrs. Helen Martens, of Norfolk, Neb., and Mrs. Grace Daxon of Jamaica; and 6
grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Pugh Chapel, in Golden City,
with the Rev. O. E. Moyer officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery in Golden City.
Olson, Curtis Eugene 28 Jun 1928 - 4 Jan 2005 SN-L 6 Jan 2005
[Note: married Melveta Levin Stephens 30 Jun 1926 - 21 Jul 2006]
Curtis Eugene Olson, 76, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, January 4,
2005, at Christian Healthcare West in Springfield. Curtis was born on Thursday, June 28,
1928, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one
brother. Survivors include his wife, Melveta Olson; one daughter, Dora Balough; two
step-daughters; and grandchildren, Andrea and Matthew. Memorial services will be held
at 4 p.m. on Friday, January 7, 2005, at Ozark Congregation of Jehovah’s Witness in
Ozark, Mo. Memorial donations can be made to the Southwest Missouri Chapter of the
Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Olson, Jeanette (Henss) 11 Jul 1919 - 26 Jul 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug 1995
[Note: Daughter of Arthur D. & Fern (Cannon) Henss; married Ervin C. Olson 7 Jan
1918 - 2 Feb 1987]
Jeanette Olson, 76, died Wednesday, July 26, 1995, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. She was born July 11, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois, and was the
daughter of Arthur D. and Fern Cannon Henss. She graduated from Purdue University
and taught school for many years. She and her husband, Ervin Olson, enjoyed traveling
abroad. They lived in Christian County since 1970. Mr. Olson preceded her in death in
1987. Mrs. Olson was a member of Light and Life Free Methodist Church in Oldfield.

She was Past President of the Christian County Humane Society. She taught Adult Basic
Education in Ozark for several years. Survivors include: Four children, Karen Olson,
New York, NY., Linda Sue Olson, Rebecca Ann Olson, and Jonathon Paul Olson, all of
Tucson, AZ.; grandchildren; cousins, Polly McDonald, Cedar Falls, IA, and Kathryn
Steele, Urbandale, IA. Services were held Saturday, July 29, 1995, at 3:00 p.m. in Adams
Funeral Home with Rev. James Cockroft and Rev. Jerry Kilson officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Olson, Melveta Levin (Stephens) 30 Jun 1926 - 21 Jul 2006 SN-L 27 Jul 2006
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Virgie (McClure) Stephens; married Curtis Eugne Olson
28 Jun 1928 - 4 Jan 2005]
Melveta Levine Olson, daughter of Claude and Virgie (McClure) Stephens, was
born on June 30, 1926, in Arkansas and passed away on July 21, 2006, at her home in
Clever. She was united in marriage with Curtis Olson, who preceded her in death.
Melveta was a Certified Nurses Assistant, who in her free time loved to knit and sew. She
was a faithful member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Ozark. She is
survived by her two daughters, Dora Balough of Springfield, and Linda Fannin of Sunrise
Beach, Texas; two brothers, Ed Stephens of Highlandville, and Kenneth Stephens of
Indianapolis, Indiana; three sisters, Lula Gilliam of West Plains, Earline Taylor of Nixa,
and Virginia Shook of Rockville. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July
28, 2006, in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Ozark. Interment will be at a later
date in Springfield National Cemetery. In her memory, memorials may be made to the
World Wide Work of the Jehovah's Witnesses and may be made through Thieme- Shadel
Funeral Service at White Chapel. Online memorial condolences may be made at
www.thieme-shadel.com.
Olson, Mervin Harold 19 Oct 1923 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 6 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Andrew & Clara Olson; married 4 Sep 1954 Lois Jean]
Mervin Harold Olson graduated from this earth June 5, 2005, from his home in
Nixa, Mo. Born Oct. 19, 1923, in Yorkville, Ill., to Andrew and Clara Olson. Mervin H.
and Lois Jean Olson were united in marriage Sept. 4, 1954. Mervin accepted Jesus as his
Savior in 1965 and was a faithful follower the rest of his days. He retired from Caterpillar
Inc. in 1986. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers; and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife; sons: Jeffrey, wife, Madonna, and grandson, Jacob, of Nixa;
Joel, grandsons, Erik and Ian, and granddaughter, Hannah, of Newark, Ill.; Jason of
Davenport, Iowa; James of La.; granddaughters, Hannah of Newark, Ill., and Jessica and
Kasey Whiteman of Cameron, Mo.; foster daughter, Debbie Jo Becker of Fla.; brothers,
Otto and wife, Lillian, Glenn and wife, Jane, Leonard and wife, Evelyn, and sister,
Eleanor Stoner, all of Ill. Visitation and service will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, 441 W. Battlefield, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tues., June 7, 2005. Funeral services will be
held at his final resting place in Franklin County, Ill., on Wed., June 8, at 2 p.m.
Olson, Richard F. 1875 - 3 May 1954 CCR 6 May 1954 p5
[Note: married 1905 Mollie C. Templeton]
Funeral services for Richard F. Olson, 78, who died May 3 in the Haguewood
Hospital in Ozark following a long illness, were conducted Wednesday afternoon, May 5,

at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Hurst
officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield. In 1905, he was united in
marriage to Mollie C. Templeton of Fordland, who preceded him in death, and for many
years they made their home in Fordland and Ozark. He is survived by one daughter,
Vonna Olson of Ozark; one brother, L. C. Olson of Minneola, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. W.
O. Harris of Walsh, Colo.; five nephews, three nieces and countless friends.
Olszewski, Violet E. 25 Jul 1903 - 2 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: married Frank Olszewski 21 Dec 1907 - May 1984]
Funeral services for Mrs. Violet E. Olszewski, 68, Nixa, a former resident of
Branson, were at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Whelchel Chapel in Branson with the Rev.
Richard Claar and the Rev. John Fahl officiating. The body was sent to Aurora, Ill. for
services and burial. Mrs. Olszewsji was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, Thursday afternoon, March 2, following an apparent heart attack.
Omans, Arthur William 1894 - 10 Dec 1958 CCR 11 Dec 1958 p1
Arthur W. Omans is Crash Victim
Arthur William Omans, 64, Route 12, died at 10:45 o’clock Wednesday morning
at St. John’s Hospital as the result of a two-car accident Monday on South Campbell
Road. Oman’ southbound car and a northbound auto driven by Steven Ward, 16, Walnut
Grove Trailer Park, collided a mile north of Route M on Highway 160. Troopers said
Ward, whose car burned after impact, apparently was on the wrong side of the road. He is
reportedly in “good” condition today at St. John’s with an ankle fracture and other
injuries. A passenger, Mary Stone, 30, of 1700 North Douglas is in “fair” condition with
fractures of the jaw and ankle. Omans suffered a pelvic fracture, lacerations and other
injuries. A brother, Jess J. Omans, is a resident of Ozark, and the deceased spent much
time here. The two brothers had recently been engaged in the construction business
together.
Onder, Joyce Louise (Canon) 17 Jul 1941 - 17 Feb 1998 CCH-N 25 Feb 1998
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Clara (Miller) Canon]
Joyce Louise Onder, age 56, of Nixa, died Tuesday, February 17, 1998, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident near her home. She was born July 17, 1941,
in Blockton, Iowa and was the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Miller) Canon. Her father
preceded her in death. Joyce moved to this area from Des Moines, Iowa, sixteen years
ago. She was a secretary for Principal Financial Group in Springfield. Survivors include:
two sons, Mark Onder, of the home, and Richard Onder and his wife, Patti, Des Moines;
a grandson, Trey Onder; and her mother, Clara Canon, Des Moines. Funeral Services
were Saturday, February 21, in Merle Hay Funeral Home, Des Moines. Burial will be in
Chapel Hill Cemetery. A visitation was held Thursday, February 19, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa.
Onder, Mildred A. 30 Mar 1906 - 25 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
Mildred A. Onder, 82, of Nixa, died at 6:03 a.m. Jan. 25 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Onder were held Jan. 28 at the Hamilton
Funeral Home, Des Moines, Iowa. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lovilia, Iowa.

Local arrangements were under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
Springfield. Mrs. Onder was a homemaker.
O’Neal, Charles Edwin 14 Jun 1898 - 20 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
[Note: married Doris 27 Mar 1900 - 5 Oct 1983]
Funeral services for C. E. “Edwin” O’Neal, 72, Billings, were at 3 p.m. Monday
in the Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. Tom Daniels and the Rev. Patrick White
officiating, Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings
following graveside Masonic services. Mr. O’Neal, a retired farmer and a member of
Republic Lodge No. 579, died at 3 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; a brother, Orin A. O’Neal, Montgomery, Ala..; and a
sister, Mrs. Avis Janes, Republic
O’Neal, Finis J. 21 Jan 1893 - 10 Oct 1967 CCR 19 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: married Lettie]
Funeral services for Finis J. O’Neal, 74, of Billings, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Blades Chapel west of Republic with the Rev. Marion LaFollett officiating. Burial was in
Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. A retired farmer and
lifelong resident of the Billings area, Mr. O’Neal died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Lettie; a son, John of Billings
and four brothers, Ernest, Anaheim, Calif, Lester, Chowchilla, Calif, Doris, Sacramento,
Calif, and Fred of Springfield.
O’Neal, Martin C. 25 Dec 1862 - 27 Mar 1930 CCR 3 Apr 1930
[Note: married Julia]
Martin C. O’Neal died at his home in Highlandville, March 27, 1930, at 6:30 p.m.
after thirteen and one half years of suffering, at the age of 73 years. He leaves his wife,
Mrs. Julia O’Neal, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn his departure. Funeral
services were held March 28, at 2:30 p.m., at the Highlandville Baptist church, by Rev.
Caughron with burial in Highlandville cemetery under the direction of T. B. Chaffin of
Ozark. Contributed by Bill Goss.
O'Neal, Robert Jackson 5 Oct 1922 - 3 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Charles & Mary (Langston) O'Neal]
Robert Jackson O'Neal, 83, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday, August 3,
2006, at the Missouri Veteran's Home, Mt. Vernon, Mo. Robert was born on October 5,
1922, in Republic, Mo., to Charles and Mary Langston O'Neal. He served in the U.S.
Army Air Corps; was a retired farmer; and a member of the Mentor Baptist Church,
Rogersville. He was also a member of the VFW Post 7628, Ozark. Surviving is a
nephew, Lloyd Rose of Springfield; and friend, William "Bill" Ferguson of Ozark.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 7, 2006, in Holland Cemetery with
military honors by the Webster County Veterans Association. Visitation will be 4 to 6
p.m. Sunday in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
O’Neal, Sherman 1887 - 10 Dec 1952 CCR 18 Dec 1952 p8

[Note: Son of W. B. & Mary E. O’Neal]
Sherman O’Neal, 65, died Wednesday, Dec 10, at his home in Modesto, Calif.
following a short illness. Mr. O’Neal, son of the late W. B. and Mary E. O’Neal,
formerly lived at Ozark and Carried mail from this city to Reeds Spring for several years.
Immediate survivors are his wife and four children, all of whom live on the west coast.
Mrs. Ada Tate of Ozark is a sister. Funeral services and burial were held Friday at
Modesto.
O’Neil, Helen (Green) 1912 - 27 Mar 1971 CCR 1 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Edna Green]
Mrs. Cleo McGinnis received word Sunday morning of the death of Mrs. Helen
O’Neil, the former Helen Green, daughter of Mrs. Edna Green of Pueblo, Colo. and the
late Roy Green. Mrs. O’Neil died Saturday night at a Denver hospital after a lingering
illness. Survivors are her mother; one sister, Mrs. E. E. McGraw; two brothers, Glenn
Green and Roger Green, all of Pueblo; two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Donahoo of Germany
and Mrs. Daniel A. Cooney of Pueblo. Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday morning
at 10:00 o’clock at the George McCarthy Funeral Chapel, Pueblo.
O’Neil, John 1908 - 6 Sep 1954 CCR 16 Sep 1954 p3
[Note: married Lucille Fox]
A prominent Nixa resident, John O’Neil, 45, died suddenly at 9:30 p.m. at his
home there, following a hear attack. A native of Nixa, he was active in community
affairs and at his death was the city clerk as well as a member of the Nixa board of
education. He was an active member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife,
Lucille; one daughter, Miss Peggy Carol of the home and one brother, Guy O’Neil of
Route 2, Ozark Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 9 in the Nixa
High School auditorium with Evangelist Carl Ketcherside officiating. Burial was in
Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
O'Neil, Thelma D. (Wilcox) 19 Dec 1915 - 8 May 1998 CCH-N 10 Jun 1998
[Note: Daughter of Walter and Fionnia (Johnson) Wilcox; married 27 May 1936 Guy
O'Neil]
Thelma D. O'Neil, age 82, of Nixa, died Friday, May 8, 1998. She was born Dec.
19, 1915, in Nixa, and was the daughter of Walter and Fionnia (Johnson) Wilcox. On
May 27, 1936, she married Guy O'Neil. They lived in California from 1955 until
returning to this area in 1983. Mrs. O'Neil was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ.
Survivors include: two children, Kay Scott and her husband, Glenn, and Pat O'Neil, all of
Nixa; four grandchildren and their spouses, Toni and Sheri Scott, Lisa and Roger
Lewellen, Kristina and Warren Miller, and Cheryl Scott; four great-grandchildren, Justin
and Rachel Scott, and Brittany and Whitney Lewellen; three brothers, Clay, Donald, and
Ray Wilcox, all of Nixa; two sisters, Louise Melton and Goldie Shipman, both of
Springfield; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1986,
three sisters, Genevie Rainey, Ruby Marley and Mamie Marley, and two brothers, Roy
and Clark Wilcox. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Monday, May 11, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. John's Hospice.

Oneth, Alice 31 Oct 1901 - 16 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Miss Alice Oneth, 75, Rogersville, were at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday in Marsh Chapel here with burial in White Oak Cemetery. Miss Oneth died
at 8:25 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. She is
survived by two brothers, Elmer of Enid, Okla and Ralph of Fair Grove and two sisters,
Mrs. Pearl Barnard, Rogersville and Mrs. Ruth Stutsman, Springfield.
Orcutt, Betty L. (Maples) 11 Jan 1929 - 23 Oct 2000
[Note: married Delbert “Del” Orcutt 6 May 1931 - 22 Dec 2002]
Betty L. Orcutt, 71, died on Monday, October 23, 2000, at her home in Overland,
Mo. She was born January 11, 1929, in Clever, Mo. Mrs. Orcutt was the beloved wife of
Delbert Orcutt; loving mother of James “Doug”, Dave, Danny and Debbie Orcutt; dear
grandmother of Chad, Abby, Linsey, Roger, Carol, Bobby and Dwayne; and a dear sisterin-law, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Mrs. Orcutt was founder of B. L. Orcutt &
Company, and past treasurer of Independent Accountants of Missouri. She was a
member of the St. John Baptist Church in Overland. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 26, 2000, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Keith Snyder
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Mo. Visitation was 4-9 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
Contributed by June Weaver.
Orcutt, Delbert “Del” 6 May 1931 - 22 Dec 2002 SN-L 25 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Charles & May (Reynolds) Orcutt; married Betty L. Maples 11 Jan 1929 23 Oct 2000]
Delbert “Del” Orcutt, 71, died on Sunday, December 22, 2002 in DePaul
Hospital, Bridgeton, Missouri. He was born May 6, 1931 in Springfield, Missouri, the
son of Charles and May (Reynolds) Orcutt. Mr. Orcutt was the beloved husband of the
late Betty L. Orcutt; loving father of James “Doug,” Dave, Danny Orcutt and Debbie
(Orcutt) Edler and her husband Steve; dear grandfather of Chad, Abbey, Lindsey,
Dwayne and Bobby Ray; and a dear uncle, cousin and friend. Funeral services will be at
10 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow
in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home, with Masonic Rites by Bill Moore at 7 p.m.
Orcutt, Hoyatte 8 Jul 1913 - 16 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Hoyt Orcutt, father of Mrs. Juanita Slavens, Ozark City Clerk, was found dead
late last Friday in the backyard of his home in Broken Arrow, Okla. Death was believed
to be of natural causes.
Orcutt, Owen O. 1901 - 13 Aug 1970 CCR 20 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: married Bessie]
Funeral services for Owen O. Orcutt, 69, of Clever were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Halltown Baptist Church, the Rev. Frank Childers officiating. Burial was in the Halltown
Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell. Mr. Orcutt died Thursday afternoon in St.
John’s Hospital. He was a retired farmer and longtime resident of the Clever area.
Survivors include his wife, Bessie, and one brother, Charley Orcutt, of Clever.

Orick, Faye (Maggard) 16 Jul 1928 - 5 Nov 1997 CCH-N 8 Nov 1997
[Note: Daughter of James & Betty (Church) Maggard; married 3 Apr 1948 Clyde Wesley
Orick]
Faye Orick, 69, of Oldfield, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 16, 1928 in Pound, Va. and was the
daughter of James and Betty (Church) Maggard. She was baptized in the Freewill Baptist
Church in Pound. On April 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Clyde Wesley Orick.
In 1965 the family moved to Douglas County from Kentucky. Survivors include: her
husband, Clyde; five children and their spouses, Rev. James and Linda Orick, Oldfield,
Doug and Diane Orick, Fort Gibson, Okla., Kathy and Gene Lunday, Gulf Port, Miss.;
Charlie Crick, Oldfield, and Christy and Christopher Lakey, Bruner; a son-in-law, Robert
Goodwin, Sparta; nine grandchildren, Bryan Goodwin, Tina and Tammi Orick, Shawna
F'ugate, Amanda Rowland and her husband Scott, Misty Champagne and her husband
Brian, Tiffany Orick, Wendy Orick, and Daniel Lakey; two great-granddaughters, Ashlee
Rowland, and Brittany Champagne; a sister, Elsie Sowards, Pound, Va.; and two
brothers, Dennis Maggard, Raymond, Wash., and Clyde Maggard, Xenia, Ohio. She
was preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Goodwin and an infant son. Funeral
services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery at Ongo.
Visitation will be from 6-7:00 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Orlando, Ola V. (Hale) White Jernell 13 Oct 1898 - 19 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Alexander & Francis (Haslip) Hale; married first Arthur
White; married second ? Jernell; married third ? Orlando]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ola V. (Hale) Orlando who died April 19 were held at
Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Jewell E. Windle Funeral Home. Mrs.
Orland was born October 13, 1898 at Highlandville and was 59 years old at the time of
her death. Survivors include a brother, Carl Hale of Los Angeles, Calif. and a sister, Mrs.
Mabel Hall of Lee’s Summit, Mo. with whom she made her home.
Ornum, Earl Van 1935 - Jul 2004 SN-L 27 Jul 2004
Mr. Earl Van Ornum, age 69, of Nixa, died Sunday in his home. A memorial
service will be at 7 p.m. today, July 27, in First Baptist Church, Nixa, under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Oroszi, Arline C. (Cottrill) 1 Jul 1917 - 16 Aug 2006 SN-L 18 Aug 2006
[Note: Married Alex Oroszi]
Arline C. Oroszi, 89, was born on July 1, 1917, in Lake Preston, South Dakota,
and passed away on August 16, 2006, at Christian Health Care in Nixa, Mo. She had
previously lived in English Village Park, Nixa. Her husband, Alex Oroszi, a brother,
Merle Cottrill, of Clever, Mo., a sister, and two other brothers preceded her in death. She
is survived by her daughter, Karen Gorr, and a granddaughter, Katie Gorr, both of
Litchfield, Minn.; a sister-in-law, LaVada Cottrill of Clever; and other relatives and
friends. She attended Calvary Bible Church in Nixa and was an active member of the

Order of the Eastern Star #98 in Ozark. In keeping with her wishes, no services are
planned. Cremation is under the direction of Greenlawn South of Springfield. The family
suggest memorial donations to the Order of the Eastern Star, Abby Sample, 598 Scenic
View Rd., Ozark, MO 65714.
Orr, Estle C. “Shorty” 14 Jun 1913 - 16 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: married Rovena]
Estle C. "Shorty" Orr, 77, Springfield, died at 5:25 a.m. Friday, Nov, 16, 1990 in
Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. He was a retired truck driver, a veteran of World
War II, serving with the U.S. Army Air Force 551st Bomb Squadron, and a member of
First Baptist Church, Fordland. Survivors include his wife, Rovena; a son, Mark, Ozark; a
daughter, Pauletta Dunn, Springfield; a sister, Merle Scheets, Kansas City, Kan.; a niece,
DeEtta Rae Stone, Kansas City, Kan.; eight grandchildren; two step grandchildren; two
step-great-grandchildren; and one great-nephew. Services were Monday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North with the Rev. Jim Nutter officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens.
Orrell, Alice Ada (Skilton) 23 Dec 1905 - 13 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Anna (Peck) Skilton; married 9 May 1926 James Bruce
Orrell, Jr. 26 Oct 1902 - 24 Jun 1976]
Alice Ada Orrell, 95, Springfield, formerly of Highlandville, passed away Friday,
April 13, 2001 in Maranatha Village. She was born Dec. 23, 1905 in Watertown, Conn.,
one of seven children of Albert and Anna (Peck) Skilton. At the age of three the family
moved to central Florida. She attended Birmingham Southern University, Birmingham,
Ala., John Brown University, Siloam Springs, Ark., and later received a degree from
Stetson University in DeLand, Fla. From an early age she loved to entertain, developing a
gift for dramatic reading, and was a published writer of poetry. She was also an
accomplished pianist and singer. On May 9, 1926 she and James Bruce Orrell, Jr. were
married. Mrs. Orrell served as a school teacher from 1922 until 1983, taking 18 years out
to raise her family. She was president of the Florida Women's Christian Temperance
Union, Youth Division. She assumed active roles in her church. These roles included
directing VBS, teaching Sunday School and playing piano and organ. She often wrote
Christmas programs both for her church and school. She was an accomplished
seamstress, making her children's clothing and even wedding dresses for her daughters.
The family fell in love with the Ozarks and in 1965 moved to the area. Her husband
preceded her in death in 1976. Her brother and five sisters also her preceded her in death.
Always willing to help others, at the age of 80 she was asked and accepted the challenge
to minister to the needs of abused children through Lake Ozark's Children's Home. In
1993 she requested her move to Maranatha Village. She became a member of West
Atlantic Street Baptist Church in Springfield. In 1994 she was elected Miss Maranatha
and eventually Missouri State Home Queen. In 1995 In 1995 Gov. Carnahan requested
that she recite poetry for the Conference on Aging in St. Louis, and again in Kansas City
in 1996. Her love for her family and others led her to enjoy a long and giving life. Many
people reap the benefits of that love. Survivors include four children, Margaret Erwin and
her husband Tom, Springfield, Mary McDonald and her husband Rev. Daniel McDonald,
Ocala, Fla., Sue Orrell and her husband Chris Colvert, Houston, Texas and Rev. Richard

Orrell and his wife Linda, Ozark: ten grandchildren, Peggy Doolittle, Jim White, Marlene
Glass, Danna Glass, Kathy Blackmon, Carla McDonald, Christopher Colvert, Meridith
Colvert, Rock Orrell and Camie Free; seventeen great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were April 16 in Highlandville Assembly of God Church with
Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial followed in Highlandville Cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Orrell, James Bruce, Jr. 26 Oct 1902 - 24 Jun 1976 OH 1 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: Son of James Bruce & ? (?) Orrell; married Alice Ada Skilton 23 Dec 1905 - 13
Apr 2001]
HIGHLANDVILLE - James Bruce Orrell, 73, Highlandville, died at 10:20 a.m.
Thursday in his home after a long illness. He had been a resident of Highlandville since
1955, moving here from the state of Florida. He was a retired service station manager and
was a member of the Highlandville Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Alice;
a son, the Rev. Richard B. Orrell, Independence; three daughters, Mrs. Margaret White,
Route 13, Springfield, Mrs. Mary McDonald, 3635 Cox Road, Springfield and Mrs. Sue
Holder, Indianola, Iowa; four sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ford, DeLand, Fla., Mrs. Margaret
Beasley, Trenton, Fla., Mrs. Kenneth Watts, DeLand, Fla. and Mrs. Marion Aly, Apopka,
Fla.; a brother, Robert L. of Sanford, Fla.; eight grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Highlandville Assembly of God.
The Rev. Gary Phipps and Rev. Daniel McDonald officiated. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn, Springfield.
Orthman, Warren David 30 Jun 1942 - 13 Apr 1993 OH 21 Apr 1993
[Note: Son of Lawrence & Nellie (Ogle) Orthman; married 16 Dec 1974 Linda Susan
Larson]
Warren David Orthman, 50, Ozark, died Tuesday, April 13, 1993 in St. John’s
Hospital following a long illness. He was born June 30, 1942, in Pleasant Hope, the son
of Lawrence and Nellie (Ogle) Orthman. He was united in marriage to Linda Susan
Larson on Dec. 16, 1974. He was a member of Evangel Baptist Church. He was preceded
in death by his parents and one brother, Clarence Orthman. Survivors include his wife,
Linda Orthman, one son, David Orthman, one daughter, Susan Orthman, of the home;
two sisters, Mary Gray, Kansas City, and May Hines, Independence, and one brother,
Donald Orthman, Arkansas. Services were held Saturday April 17, at Evangel Baptist
Church with the Rev. Edwin Burris officiating under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home.
Ortwein, Frank J. 29 Nov 1895 - 25 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph & Elizabeth (Rill) Ortwein; married Lena 7 Sep 1895 - Mar 1983]
Rosary services for Frank J. Ortwein, 73, of near Billings, were at 8 p.m. Monday
in Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Funeral mass was at 10
a.m. Tuesday in St. Joseph Catholic Church and burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A
lifelong resident of the Billings area, Mr. Ortwein, a farmer, died at 10:30 a.m. Sunday in
his home after a lingering illness. Surviving are his wife, Lena; three sisters, Mrs. Anna
Mehl, Mednapore, Alberta, Canada, Mrs. Martin Mehl, and Mrs. Herman Vermule, both
of Billings, and eight nieces and nephews.

Osbern, Thomas William 10 Dec 1934 - 19 May 2004 SN-L 22 May 2004
[Note: Son of Claude & Rebecca Osbern; married Brenda L.]
Thomas W. Osbern, 69, Springfield, passed away May 19, 2004, in his home. The
son of Claude and Rebecca Osbern, he was born Dec. 10, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo. He
was the owner of Osbern Sales Co., traveling worldwide for 35 years. He was a veteran
of the Korean conflict and a member of South Haven Baptist Church. Tom was an avid
sportsman, participating in many ProAms across the country and Triple A Fast Pitch
national tournaments. He is survived by his wife, Brenda L., of the home; two sons,
Stephen Thomas Osbern and Todd William Osbern, both of Springfield; two daughters,
Robin Osbern of Branson, and Lesa S. Gumersell of Springfield; one brother, Ed Osbern,
Springfield; two sisters, Claudette Coley of Ozark, and Opal Osbern of Nixa; and five
grandchildren. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South with Dr. J.R. Duncan officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 24, in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Tom was a loving husband and father who passed away
after a long courageous battle with A.L.S. Memorials are suggested to the A.L.S.
Association, Springfield Chapter, or Community Hospice.
Osborn, Fannie Rae “Fran” (Head) Rogers 20 Oct 1923 - 19 May 2004 CCH-N 26
May 2004 & SN-L 21 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Virgil & Esther (Wise) Head; married 25 Dec 1941 George Rogers 11
Apr 1920 - 2 Jun 1966; married 29 May 1992 Joseph Osborn]
Fran Rogers Osborn, age 80, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, May 19,
2004 in Cox South Medical Center. Mrs. Osborn was a homemaker and a retired
medical receptionist form the Women’s Clinic in Springfield. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. She was born Fannie Rae Head on October 20, 1923, in Magness, Ark.,
the daughter of Virgil and Ester (Wise) Head. She graduated from Sparta High School in
1941. On December 25, 1941, she and George Rogers were united in marriage. George
passed away in June 1966. On May 29, 1982, she married Joseph Osborn. Survivors
include: husband, Joseph; four children, Ronald Rogers, Springfield, Carol Caul and
husband, Don, St. Peters, Linda Andrews, Fair Grove, and Larry Rogers, Springfield;
four stepchildren, Kenneth Osborn, Springfield, Debra Matthews, Dadeville, Richard
Osborn, Springfield, and Lori Bingaman, Jenkins; 10 grandchildren; 6 step
grandchildren; 5 step great grandchildren ; 1 step great, great grandchild; a sister, Shirley
Brake, Springfield; many nieces and nephews and the Rogers family who have been such
an important part of her life. Mrs. Osborn was preceded in death by her parents; her first
husband; a brother, Kenneth Head; and a step grandchild, Michelle. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Osborn, Richard W. “Ozzie” 14 Apr 1943 - 25 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: married Patsy]
Richard "Ozzie" Osborn 45, of Chadwick, died at 9:57 a.m. Oct. 25 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, of an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Osborn
were held Oct. 28 in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Roy McEIwee officiating.

Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. A Kansas native, Mr. Osborn had resided
in Chadwick since 1966. Mr. Osborn had been employed for the past two years as a
welder at the Tri-L Company in Ozark. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Chadwick. He is survived by his wife, Patsy; a son, Larry, and a daughter, Teri, all of the
home; two brothers, Phillip, of Arkansas City, Kansas, and Jerry, of Wellington, Kansas;
three sisters, Mrs. Marion Struble of Bluff City, Kansas, Mrs. Mary Sue Martens,
Hutchinson, Kansas, and Mrs. Ruthie Lane Hendricks, also of Hutchinson; and by an
aunt, Mrs. Myrl Pulliam, of Anthony, Kansas.
Osborne, Everett 1895 - 20 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: married Grce]
Funeral services for Everett Osbourne, 74, a former resident of the Ozarks, who
died Saturday were at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Services were in Morris Chapel in Winfield, Kan.
and burial was in the cemetery at Latham, Kan. Mr. Osborne moved to Winfield several
years ago following retirement from business in the Springfield area. He served on the
Board of Directors of the MFA Milling Company for about 20 years and was president of
the board about half that time. He also served the board of the state MFA organization
and of the MFA Insurance Company. Mr. Osborne, a veteran of World War I, moved to
Cabool following the war and served as manager of the Cabool Farmers Exchange for
several years. He subsequently moved to the Nixa community and lived there for several
years prior to Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Grace; one sister, Mrs. Harriet
Macredie, Houston, Tex., and a brother, Bert, of Latham, Kan.
Osburn, Arthur 23 Mar 1913 - 10 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of William & Nina Elsie (Johns) Osburn; married Irene]
Arthur Osburn, 75, of Sparta, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Funeral Mass for Mr. Osburn was held Tuesday at St. Joseph
the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with the Rev. Edward Eftink officiating. Burial was
in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf University
Chapel, Springfield. Mr. Osburn was a lifelong resident of the Sparta community. He was
a clerk with the Frisco Railroad for 40 years, retiring in 1978. He was a veteran of World
War II, and a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. He was
preceded in death by a grandson, Kevin Pretti. He is survived by his wife, Irene, of the
home; a son, Jim Pretti, Nixa; a sister, Kathleen Hunt, Arlington, Texas; a granddaughter,
Christie; and two nieces.
Osburn, Atlas 5 Nov 1885 - 28 Jun 1954 CCR 8 Jul 1954 p1
Funeral services for Atlas Osburn, 68, who died at his farm home two miles
northeast of Sparta June 28, were held Thursday at the Monger Cemetery Grove, with
Brother Jess Weatherwax officiating. Burial was in the Monger Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by two brothers, Bill Osburn of
Sparta and John Osburn of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Artelia Snooks of Sparta; other
relatives and many friends.
Osburn, Billy Gene 19 Jan 1947 - 11 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000

[Note: Son of Virgil and Leta (Kaufman) Osburn; married 16 Nov 1969 Rhonda
Billingsly]
Billy Gene Osburn, age 53, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2000 in his
home. He was born January 19, 1947, the son of Virgil and Leta (Kaufman) Osburn. He
was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army. On November 16, 1969 he and Rhonda
Billingsly were married in Sparta. Mr. Osburn had been a teacher at Ozark Jr. High and
High School for the past two years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Survivors include: his wife, Rhonda; a son Jason Osburn and his wife Stephenie; a
daughter, Amanda Osburn, and a granddaughter, Madison Osburn, all of Ozark; cousins;
his mother-in-law, Gladys Billingsly; his wife's three sisters, Freda Sojka, Diana
Billingsly, and Denise Ball, all of the Columbus Junction, Iowa area; and eight nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Jimmie. Funeral
services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Osburn Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Osburn, Dorsey Neal 31 Dec 1932 - 28 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: married Shirley Maxine]
Dorsey N. Osburn, 55, of Nixa, died at 1:06 p.m. Oct. 28 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Osburn were held Nov. 1 at Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. A native of
Bruner, Mr. Osburn had resided in California for several years, moving to Nixa in 1962.
He had been an employee of the Acro Trailer Company, Springfield for the past four and
one-half years. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-1955. Mr. Osburn's
survivors include his wife, Shirley Maxine, of the home; a son, Shannon, of the home;
two daughters, Mrs. Stacey Brown, Nixa, and Mrs. Jerri Slattery, Frankfort, Germany; a
stepdaughter, Mrs. Joyce Moore, Springfield; a stepson, Bobby Rost, Springfield: three
grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; two brothers, Cleft E. and Fred L. Osburn, both of
Nixa; and a sister, Mrs. Della McManus, Nixa.
Osburn, Freddie Lee 16 Feb 1931 - 19 Jan 2005 SN-L 20 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Kenneth Paul & Zella Beatrice (High) Osburn]
Freddie Lee Osburn, age 73, of Nixa, passed away in his home Wednesday,
January 19, 2005. He was born February 16, 1931, in Bruner, the son of Kenneth Paul
and Zella Beatrice (High) Osburn. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Osburn
retired from Acro Trailer as a welder. He was a farmer, and enjoyed working with his
animals. Survivors include: three children, Brenda Cook, Nixa, Vickie Cotton and her
husband, Miller, Clever, and Danny Osburn, Nixa; four grandchildren, William
Schneider, Melissa Conover, Anthony Villanueva, and Crista Morgan; eight greatgrandchildren, Breanna, Anthony, Hunter, Zachary, Chloe, Kiya, Kaitland, and
Samantha; a brother, Clell E. Osburn, Nixa; a sister, Della H. McManus, Nixa; and his
companion, Dorothy Bowerman. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Dorsey Osburn. A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 21 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, in
Sparta Cemetery with Pastor Jack Day officiating. Memorial donations may be made to
St. John's Hospice.

Osburn, G. Terri (Woodbury) 31 Oct 1921 - 5 Jul 2005 SN-L 10 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Mabel Woodbury; married 24 Jun 1957 Clell E. Osburn ]
G. Terri Osburn, age 83, of Nixa, passed away at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2005,
following a courageous battle with cancer for two months. She was born on October 31,
1921, in Concord, New Hampshire, the daughter of Frank and Mabel Woodbury. She
attended college in Texas and was a graduate of UCLA. In her youth Terri was a
competitive ice skater and ballroom dancer, and a photographic model. During World
War II, she worked for Colt Manufacturing. On June 24, 1957, she and Clell Osburn were
united in marriage in Venice, California. Together they raised five daughters. Throughout
her working career she held many positions. Among them were Executive Secretary to
the Dean of Drury College, Secretary for the President of Ralston Purina in Springfield,
and secretary for Triple A Feed. She served on the board of directors for OACAC for five
years. Survivors include: four daughters, Holly Currier, Cynthia Bogle, of Willard, Talli
and Micheal Steward of Spokane, and Melodee and Dwight Glossip of Nixa;
grandchildren, Sherri Dean, Ronnee Bogle, Jesse Bogle, Darrell Calvert, Dallas Calvert,
Dwight Glossip, Kenny Glossip, and Clete Eutsler; and great-grandchildren, Duncan
Bogle, Catie Bogle, Darian Eutsler, and Seth and Halle Glossip. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Darcy Cooper and husband, Archie; a sister, Fern Woodbury; a
brother, Angus Woodbury; and her parents. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m.
Monday, July 11 in Sparta Cemetery, with Reverend Kenneth Chamberlain officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mother, we love
and miss you.
Osburn, Guy W. 5 Nov 1903 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990
[Note: married Ola Lee Mays 10 June 1912 - 27 Feb 2001]
Guy W. Osburn, 86, Oldfield, died Monday, March 26, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, following a short illness. Born in Michigan, he spent most of his
life there. He moved to this area in 1980. He was a retired salesman, having also served
as a minister and a public school teacher. He was a member of the Light and Life Chapel
of Oldfield. Survivors include his wife, Ola, Oldfield; three daughters, Mary Cockroft,
Oldfield, Esther Ormiston, Sparta, and Dawn Pettys, Springfield, Ill.; two sons, Paul
Osburn, Shepard, Mich. and J. Tom Osburn, Gallop, New Mexico; two sisters, Ethel
Rossman, Oxford, Mich., and Louella Ford, Silverwood, Mich.; 12 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 29, 1990, at 10 a.m. in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark„ with Rev. James L. Cockroft officiating. Burial will be in
the Old Boston Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to dinner at the Light and Life
Chapel of Oldfield following the services. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in
Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to The Light and Life
Christian School, Oldfield.
Osburn, Johnie S. 6 Jan 1905 - 11 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of Atlas & Mary Ann (Pippin) Osburn; married Thelma L. Garrison 2 Jun
1909 - 15 Jan 1983]
Johnie S. Osburn, 82, of Springfield, died of apparent natural causes Dec. 11 in
his home. Services for Mr. Osburn were held Monday at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with J.

Carl Stowe officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery, near Sparta. A native of Sparta,
Mr. Osburn was a retired carpenter who had resided in Springfield for the past several
years. He was a musician, and played at the Ozark Grand Ole Opry for several years. He
was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Osburn's survivors include three sons Darrell,
of the home, Gene, of Springfield, and Glen, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; four brothers
Dewey, Dillard, Fred, and Denver Osburn, all of Springfield; three sisters Edna and Clara
Osburn, and Mrs. Jeweldene Bateman, all of Springfield; four grandchildren, and two
great-grandchildren.
Osburn, Kenneth Paul 31 Mar 1901 - 7 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
[Note; Son of Spurgeon Grayston & Ida Mae (Luttrull) Osburn; married 25 Jan 1929
Zella Beatrice High; married second Myrtle (?) Johnson]
Funeral services for Kenneth Paul Osburn, 70, Sparta, will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday
in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Paul Mabury officiating. Burial will be in
Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Osburn died at 3:10 p.m. Tuesday in Mercy Villa, Springfield, after
a long illness. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. S. G. Osburn; a daughter, Mrs. E. L.
McManus, Springfield; three sons, Clell E. Osburn, Strafford, Fred L. Osburn, Venice,
Calif and Dorsey M., Willard; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Searles, Sparta and Mrs. Merle
Race, Springfield; a brother, Virgil Osburn, Sparta and 13 grandchildren.
Osburn, Leta Marie (Kaufman) Cornell 20 Dec 1908 - 7 Mar 1994 NN-E 9 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Anna (Campbell) Kaufman; married 20 Dec 1925 Ames
B. Cornell; married 3 Feb 1930 Virgil Emmett Osburn 31 Jan 1907 - 2 Aug 1999]
Leta Marie Osburn, 85, died Monday, March 7, 1994, in the Ozark Riverview
Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. She was born Dec. 30, 1908, in Union
Chapel, the daughter of Charlie and Anna Campbell Kaufman. She was united in
marriage to Virgil Osburn in Bruner, Feb. 3, 1930, having been married 64 years. She
was a faithful and active member of the Sparta Baptist Church, the Sparta Garden Club
and the Readmore Club. She was a homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She was
preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one infant son, Jimmy. She is survived
by her husband, Virgil, Sparta; one son, Billy, and his wife, Rhonda; one granddaughter,
Amanda; and one grandson, Jason, all of Ozark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
March 9, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Carl Thompson and
Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery.
Osburn, Myrtle (?) Johnson 2 Jul 1895 - 8 Jul 1971 CCR 15 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: married first ? Johnson; married second Kenneth Paul Osburn 31 Mar 1901 - 7
Sep 1971]
Graveside services for Mrs. Myrtle Osburn, 76, of Sparta, were at 3 p.m. Saturday
in Sparta Cemetery, with burial under direction of Harris of Ozark. The Rev. Connie
Shelton officiated. Mrs. Osburn died at 3 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital. She was a
former resident of Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth P. Osburn; a son,
Col. Robert E. Johnson with the U. S. Army in Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs.
Paul J. Eck, San Antonio, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Dan Rice, San Francisco, Calif. Mrs.
Ruby Lurvey, Springfield; three step-sons, Clell of Strafford, Fred, state of California,

Fred, state of California, Dorsey, Appleton City; a step-daughter, Mrs. Della McManus,
Springfield; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Osburn, Ola Lee (Mays) 10 June 1912 - 27 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Annie (Taylor) Mays; married Guy W. Osburn 5 Nov 1903 26 Mar 1990]
Ola Lee Osburn, 88, Oldfield, passed away Feb. 27, 2001 in the home she shared
with her daughter and son-in-law. She was born June 10, 1912 in Nashville, Tenn., the
daughter of Edgar and Annie (Taylor) Mays. She was married to Guy W. Osburn who
preceded her in death in 1990. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Gertrude Smith
in 1974. Mrs. Osburn was a member of Light and Life Free Methodist Church, Oldfield.
Survivors include five children and their spouses, Mary and James Cockroft, Oldfield
Paul and Marsha Osburn, Shepherd, Mich., J. Thomas and Bertha Osburn, Gallup, N.M.,
Esther and Dale Ormiston, Sparta, and Dawn and Ron Pettys, Springfield, Ill.; thirteen
grandchildren, Stephen, John, Sherilyn, and Ashley Cockroft, Bethany Brown, Tammy
Schneider, Darn Carter, Angela Esquibel, Tommy Osburn, Andrew Ormiston, Sara
Adams and Greg and Geoff Pettys; thirteen great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Louella
Ford, Silverwood, Mich., and a cousin, Opal Wrather, Leana, Tenn. Funeral services
were March 3 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. with Rev. James Cockcroft and Rev. Tom
Wolfe officiating. Burial followed in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Osburn, Spurgeon Grayston 10 Jul 1880 - 8 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Alvin & Sarah (Monger) Osburn; married Ida Mae Luttrull 28 Jan 1879 17 Dec 1978]
Spurgeon G. Osburn, 88, died in his home at Sparta at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday after a
long illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was a retired farmer and a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Mr. Osburn is survived by his wife, Ida Mae; two
sons, Kenneth and Virgil, both of Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Searles, Sparta and
Mrs. Merle Race, Springfield; three sisters. Mrs. Belle Roller, Cleveland, Okla.; Mrs.
Dalsie Dunn, Rogersville and Mrs. Kate Vickery, Springfield; eight grandchildren; 25
great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.
Osburn, Virgil Emmett 31 Jan 1907 - 2 Aug 1999 CCH-N 11 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Spurgeon Grayston & Ida Mae (Luttrull) Osburn; married Leta Marie
Kaufman 20 Dec 1908 - 7 Mar 1994]
The Sparta community has lost a dear friend. Virgil Emmett Osburn, age 92, of
Sparta, died Monday, August 2, 1999 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born
January 31, 1907 in the Petelo Community, the son of Spurgeon Grayston and Ida Mae
(Luttrull) Osburn. He and his wife, Leta were married February 3, 1930. She preceded in
death in 1994. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Osburn; two sisters,
Bessie Searles and Merle Race; and an infant son, Jimmy. He owned and operated the
Sparta Barber Shop for almost seventy years. He retired for health reasons only two
months ago. Mr. Osburn was a member of Sparta First Baptist Church, where he served
as song leader for many years. Survivors include: His son, Billy Gene Osburn and his
wife Rhonda; a grandson Jason Osburn and his wife Stephenie; a granddaughter, Amanda
Osburn; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Osburn, all of Ozark. Funeral services were

at 10 a.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev.
Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Many of Osburn's clients
remember his wonderful storytelling around the barber shop. Osburn's memory lives in
each and every one of them.
Osburn, William “Bill” 24 Oct 1880 - 15 Jun 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas Gerome & Mary Ann (Stubbs) Osburn; married Nina Elsie Johns
3 Apr 1892 - Apr 1982]
Services for William “Bill” Osburn, 87, Sparta, who died at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Sparta Church of Christ,
with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Monger Cemetery, northwest of Sparta
under direction of Harris. Mr. Osburn was a retired farmer and life-long resident of
Sparta. Surviving are his wife, Elsie; a son, Arthur, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs.
Kathleen Hunt, Arlington, Tex.; two grandchildren and one step-grandchild; and a sister,
Mrs. Artela Snook, Sparta.
Osiecki, Frank Stanley, Col. 25 Jan 1922 - 30 Dec 2004 SN-L 2 Jan 2005
Col. Frank Stanley Osiecki Ret., age 82, passed away Thursday, December 30,
2004, in his home in Nixa, Missouri. He was born January 25, 1922, in Natrona,
Pennsylvania. He graduated from HarBrack High School and from Colorado College. He
entered the U.S. Army on December 3, 1942. He retired from the Army as Colonel on
August 31, 1975, having served 35 years, seven months and twenty-nine days. His
foreign service included Europe, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam. On June 17, 1944, he and
Esther Jenkins were united in marriage. She passed away in 1989. He owned and
operated Long Creek Boat Dock on Tablerock Lake from 1975 until 1988. From 1989
until 2003 he owned and operated Fout Boat Dock on Lake Norfork in Arkansas. In
addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Edna Dobrzynski, Stella
Glogowski, Sally Sikorski, and Jenny Josefoski. Survivors include two sons, Richard F.
Osiecki of St. Charles, Missouri, and Patrick S. Osiecki of Nixa, Missouri; and numerous
nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. Funeral arrangements will be through Martin
Funeral Home in El Paso, Texas. Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Bliss
National Cemetery, El Paso. Local arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. John's
HospiceCare, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.
Ostrowski, Sophia J. (Gromowski) 24 Sept 1906 - 22 Sept 2003 CCH-N 8 Oct 2003
Sophia J. (Gromowski) Ostrowski, 94, Nixa, formerly of St. Joseph, died
Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. She was born Sept. 24,
1908, in St. Joseph. Ostrowski was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Ostrowski, and one daughter, Isabelle
Sullivan. Survivors include four daughters, Sophie Fattig, Blanco, Texas, Josephine Liss,
Nixa, Mary Holmes, Sarasota, Fla., and Helen Benyo, Gladstone; six sons, Andrew
Ostowski Jr., Sunrise Beach, Joseph Ostrowski, Yuma, Ariz., Stanley Ostrowski,
Greenview, Francis Ostrowski, Houston, Texas, Alex Ostrowski, Houston, Texas, and
Michael Ostrowski, Kansas City; 28 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
A funeral mass was held at 10:30

a.m. Sept. 25 in St. James Catholic Church in St. Joseph. Burial followed in Mt. Olivet
Cemetery, St. Joseph. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Oswalt, Luther
1868 - 9 Jul 1953
CCR 16 Jul 1953
Funeral services for Luther Oswalt, 85 who died July 9 at his home near Nixa,
were held Saturday afternoon in Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating . Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Monett under direction of Harris.
Escorts were Clyde and Merrill Oswalt, David Spencer, Ernest Johnson, Harold Spence
and T. J. Pearson. He spent most of his life in Stone County near Reeds Spring, moving
to Highlandville about 20 years ago and had resided near Nixa the past 11 years. He is
survived by two sons, Oliver and Walter of Nixa; three daughters, Miss Virginia Oswalt
of Nixa; Mrs. M. H. Myer of Monett and Mrs. T. J. Pearson of St. Louis; one sister,. Mrs.
Anna Johnson of Abesville; one half-brother, John Oswalt of Reeds Spring; six
grandchildren; four great grandchildren ; other relatives and friends.
Oswalt, Walter W. 28 Dec 1913 - 26 Apr 1969 CCR 1 May 1969 p8
[Note: married 10 Jun 1954 Virginia McCoy]
Funeral services for Walter W. Oswalt, 55, Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Oswalt died at 7:05 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, where he had been a patient since February. A resident of the Highlandville
and Nixa communities most of his life, Mr.. Oswalt owned and operated a service
stations and general store on Mo. 160 south of Highlandville. Survivors include his wife,
Virginia’ four sons, Freddie Lee, James Daniel, Larry Wayne and Walter Lee, all of the
home; a daughter, Mrs. Saundra Kay Holt, Reed Spring; a brother, Oliver, Highlandville;
three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Pearson, St. Louis, Mrs. Ethel Myer, Shell Knob, and Mrs.
Virginia Cook, Highlandville; and two grandchildren.
Ottendorf, Chlorus (Nelson) 1902 - Dec 1972 OH 21 Dec 1972 pA6
[Note: married Clyde Leroy Ottendorf 1902 - 16 Jan 1958]
CLEVER - Funeral services for Mrs. Chlorus Ottendorf, 70, of Route 1, Clever,
was held Tuesday in the Clever Methodist church with the Rev. Larkin Hayden
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell. Survivors
include one son, Murlin, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Reathel Luce of Clever; one
brother, Edgar Nelson of Route 1, Billings.
Ottendorf, Clyde Leroy 1902 - Jan 1958
[Note: married Chlorus Nelson 1902 - Dec 1972 ]
Last rites were held in the Clever Methodist Church last Sunday afternoon for
Clyde Ottendorf, 55, who died suddenly at his home near Boaz about noon Friday while
he was eating his lunch. Death was due to a heart attack. The Rev. R. W. Forbis and
Paul Mayfield conducted the service and interment was in Wise Hill Cemetery. The
deceased was a native of this community and spent his entire life in this area, having
lived on the farm where his death came, the last several years. He had been a member of
the Blades Chapel Methodist Church west of this city for 25 years and was well respected

by his many friends. He is survived by his wife, Chloris; and one son, Merlyn, of the
home; three brothers, Roll and Lue of this city and Elmer of Republic, Route 1; two
sisters, Mrs. Stella Sims of south Republic, and Mrs. Anna Robertson of Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews and other relatives. An infant son, Leon, preceded him in
death.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 23 January 1958 in the margin.
AND
Ottendorf, Clyde Leroy 1902 - 16 Jan 1958
CCR 23 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for Clyde Leroy Ottendorf, 55, who died Thursday, Jan. 16 at his
farm home five miles south of Clever, were held Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Clever Methodist Church, with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Paul May field officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
He was a member of the Blades Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Chlorus Ottendorf, one son, Murlin Ottendorf of the home; three brothers, Abner,
Lue and Roll Ottendorf, all of Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Sims of Billings and
Mrs, Anna Roberts of Springfield.
Ottendorf, Don Willis 24 Apr 1918 - 29 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: married 17 Mar 1946 Ruby Barrett]
Don Willis Ottendorf, 50, Billings, died at 5:45 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Ottendorf was a member of the Billings American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Ray, Billings; his father, Lou
Ottendorf, Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Wanda Forbis, Republic and Mrs. Louise Little,
Clever; two brothers, Loran, Republic and Louie, Jr., Springfield and one grandson.
Cantrell of Billings will announce arrangements.
AND
Ottendorf, Don Willis 24 Apr 1918 - 29 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
Funeral services for Don Willis Ottendorf, 50, Billings who died Wednesday, Jan.
29, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Assembly of God Church, Republic, with the Rev. Ray
Hundley officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic, after a military
graveside service.
Ottendorf, Eva 18 Oct 1905 - Jan 1976 OH 29 Jan 1976 p4
BILLINGS - Services for Mrs. Eva Ottendorf, 70, Route 1, Billings, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Hurley High School auditorium with the Revs. Frank Eaton and L. D.
Maxwell officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, north of Hurley, under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Ottendorf died at 6:20 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a long illness.
Ottendorf, Lloyd V. 30 Oct 1907 - 20 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
[Note: married Polly Hildred Blades 17 Dec 1909 - 14 Oct 2005]
Lloyd V. Ottendorf, 81, of Republic, died Nov. 20 in his home following a long
illness. Services for Mr. Ottendorf were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Meadors
Chapel with the Revs. Ron Zamkus and James Gardner officiating. Burial was in Wade
Chapel Cemetery. A retired farmer, Mr. Ottendorf had worked for the Republic Farmers

Exchange for 12 years. He was a member of the Republic First Baptist Church. Surviving
are his wife, Polly, a daughter, Carolene Mickley, Clever; a sister, Maxine Wade,
Republic; two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Ottendorf, Lue 1892 - 5 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
Lue Ottendorf, 77, Republic, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield. He had been in ill health for some time. A member of Hood United
Methodist Church, Republic, Mr. Ottendorf is survived by two sons, Loren, Republic,
and Louie, Jr., Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Little, Clever and Mrs. Wanda
Forbis, Republic; one brother, Roll, Republic; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Sims, Billings, and
Mrs. Anna Ryan, Springfield; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2:20 p.m. Monday in Wade Chapel, west of Republic, with the Rev.
Marion LaFollett officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell of Republic.
Ottendorf, Otis 1904 - 4 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of John & Sarah Jane (Lee) Ottendorf]
Otis Ottendorf, 58, a lifelong resident of the Hurley community, died at 2:40 a.m.
Sunday in the Aurora Community Hospital where he had been a patient for three days.
Mr. Ottendorf was being treated for a heart condition. Mr. Ottendorf was a farmer and
operator of road maintenance equipment in Stone and Christian counties. Survivors
include his wife, Eva; a son, Tommy, Hurley; three brothers, Rolen, Springfield, and
Oscar and Everett, both of Route 1, Billings; and his mother, Mrs. Jane Ottendorf,
Hurley. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Hurley High School auditorium
with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under the direction
of Harris of Nixa.
Ottendorf, Polly Hildred (Blades) 17 Dec 1909 - 14 Oct 2005 SN-L 15 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of William and Maude (Ingram) Blades; married 23 Aug 1930 Lloyd V.
Ottendorf 30 Oct 1907 - 20 Nov 1988]
Polly Hildred Ottendorf, 95, Republic, passed away early Friday, October 14,
2005, at Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born December 17, 1909, in Greene
County, Mo., to William and Maude (Ingram) Blades. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Republic First Baptist Church. Polly was united in marriage to Lloyd
Ottendorf August 23, 1930, in Springfield. They were blessed with 58 years of marriage
before Lloyd passed away November 20, 1988. Other preceding her in death were her
parents; four sisters; one brother; and two half brothers. She is survived by a daughter,
Carolene Miekley and husband, Glenn, Clever; two grandchildren, Debbie Gardner and
husband, James, Trenton, Mo., and Glenda Wampler and husband, Rick, Aurora; five
great-grandchildren, Dana Gardner, Chris Gardner and wife, Andrea, Brandi Gardner,
Brittany Wampler, and Stephanie Wampler; many nieces and nephews; and a special
cousin, Arena Johnson. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2005, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Rex Mooneyham and Rev. James Gardner
officiating. Burial will follow in Wade Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation will be 2 to
4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Oudes, Lillian A. (?) Couinban 4 Jul 1896 - 17 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: married first ? Couinban; married second Frank J. Oudes]
Mrs. Lillian A. Oudes, 75, of Nixa, died at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mercy Villa,
Springfield, She was a key-punch operator for the county assessor of Los Angeles, Calif..
from 1947 to 1962 when she moved to Nixa. Mrs. Oudes was a native of Chicago, Ill.
She is survived by her husband, Frank J.; two sons, Arthur J. Couinban of Downers
Grove, Ill. and Richard L. Couinban; one step-daughter, Miss Shirley E. Oudes, Buena
Park, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy Steinkullor, Washington, D. C. and five
grandchildren with burial in Clarendon Hills Cemetery near Downers Grove, Ill. Harris of
Nixa transferred the body to Adams-Winterfield.
Ousley, Charlotte Mae (Vinson) 12 Dec 1931 - 22 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: married Charles Ousley]
Charlotte Mae Ousley, 56, of Ozark, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday in her home after a
long illness. Services for Mrs. Ousley were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Charles White and Tim Ousley, her son,
officiating: Formerly from Ava; Mrs. Ousley had lived in Ozark for the past 38 years. A
manager of an optical eye surgery company for 20 years in Springfield, she was a
member of the Southside Church of Christ in Ozark. Mrs. Ousley's survivors include her
husband, Charles; two daughters, Kathy Casada and Tracy Essick, both of Ozark; two
sons, Gary Ousley, of the state of Florida, and Tim Ousley, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a sister,
Beulah Grace, Nixa; a brother, Jack Dean Vinson, Ozark; and 10 grandchildren.
Ousley, E. Louise 10 Sep 1912 - 12 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
E. Louise Ousley, 76, of Billings, formerly of Springfield, died at 12:40 pm Oct
12 at St. John’s Regional Health Care Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs.
Ousley were held Oct 15 at the Klingner Chapel with the Rev. James Melton officiating.
Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. A former Springfield resident, Mrs. Ousley was a
former employee of Cox Medical Center North, and was a member of College Street
Baptist Church. Her survivors include two daughters, Jennifer McDaniel, Billings, and
Linda Hanson, Phoenix, AZ; four sisters, Maude Burnett and Sammie Connet, both of
Springfield, and Markee Andrews and Mabelle Souther, both of the state of California;
and six grandchildren.
Outhouse, Laura Bell (Jay) 19 Jun 1888 - 11 May 1953 CCR 21 May 1953 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Belle Outhouse, 64, who died May 11 at her
home near Chestnutridge were held Friday, May 15 in the Oak Ridge Church, conducted
by Rev. Groves with burial in Schupbach Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, six brothers and two sister,
on of whom is Mrs. Lily Huff of Chestnutridge. She was a faithful member of the Church
of God.
Outlaw, Mary Alice (Jaqua) 1 Aug 1920 - 27 Aug 2004 SN-L 29 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Roy Hiram & Beulah Mae (Hawkins) Jaqua; married 1939 Earl T.
Outlaw Sr.12 Jun 1920 - 12 Mar 2002]

Mary Alice (Jaqua) Outlaw passed away Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in the home she
shared with her daughter and son-in-law in Ozark. She was born Aug. 1, 1920, in Nixa,
the daughter of Roy Hiram and Beulah Mae (Hawkins) Jaqua. In 1939, she and Earl T.
Outlaw Sr. were married. Following the Korean War, her husband remained in the
military where they enjoyed many happy years. During Mrs. Outlaw's time of life as a
military wife, she worked as a cashier in the base commissary in Massachusetts, an
apartment manager in Virginia, an Avon consultant in Alaska, a cafeteria manager, and as
a salesperson for Russell Stover Candy in Sacramento, Calif. During her husband's
military career, she traveled the United States and Europe. One of her most exciting trips
was to the Holy Land at Christmas. She was very active in Eastern Star and was a Mother
Advisor for Rainbow Girls in Alaska. While stationed in Greece, she, her husband, and
son enjoyed square dancing and traveled to other areas of Europe with their club. After
her husband retired from the military, they moved to Sacramento to be with their
daughter and her family. In Sacramento, Mr. Outlaw was employed by Bank of America,
and upon retirement, they traveled extensively with the Bank of America's Retirees Club.
In October, 2002, following the death of her husband and son, Mrs. Outlaw returned to
the Nixa area where she was born. She came with her daughter and family to be with a
sister and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Outlaw became a member of North Nixa Baptist
Church. She was always happiest at home taking care of her family. Survivors include a
daughter and son-in-law, Gloria J. and Felix John Phanton; two grandchildren, Frank
Phanton and his wife Susie, Santa Cruz, Calif., and Angela Phanton, Cleveland, Ohio;
four great-grandchildren, Joe Phanton and his wife Jennifer, Kansas, and Forrest,
Chelsea, and Jacob Phanton, all of Santa Cruz; a sister-in-law, Norma Jaqua, Virginia;
nieces; nephews; and special friends, Fran and Paul Knechtli and sons, California. She
was preceded in death by her son Tom in 2001, her husband Earl in 2002, three brothers,
two sisters, and her parents. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 30, in
North Nixa Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Inurnment will be at a later date in East
Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to North
Nixa Baptist Church.
AND
Outlaw, Mary Alice (Jaqua) 1 Aug 1920 - 27 Aug 2004 CCH-N 1 Sep 2004
Mary Alice (Jaqua) Outlaw died Friday, Aug. 27, 2004, in the home she shared
with her daughter and son-in-law in Ozark. She was born August 1, 1920 in Nixa, the
daughter of Roy Hiram and Beulah Mae (Hawkins) Jaqua. In 1939 she and Earl T.
Outlaw, Sr. were married. Following the Korean War her husband remained in the
military where they enjoyed many happy years. During Mrs. Outlaw's time of life as a
military wife she worked as a cashier in the base commissary in Massachusetts, an
apartment manager in Virginia, an Avon consultant in Alaska, a cafeteria manager, and as
a salesperson for Russell Stover Candy in Sacramento, Calif. During her husband's
military career, she traveled the United States and Europe. One of her most exciting trips
was to the Holy Land at Christmas. She was very active in Eastern Star and was a Mother
Advisor for Rainbow Girls in Alaska. While stationed in Greece, she, her husband and
son enjoyed square dancing and traveled to other areas of Europe with their club. After
her husband retired from the military, they moved to Sacramento to be with their
daughter and her family. In Sacramento Mr. Outlaw was employed by Bank of America,

and upon retirement, they traveled extensively with the Bank of America's Retirees Club.
In October, 2002, following the death of her husband and son, Mrs. Outlaw returned to
the Nixa area where she was born. She came with her daughter and family to be with a
sister and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Outlaw became a member of North Nixa Baptist
Church. She was always happiest at home taking care of her family. Survivors include: A
daughter and son-in-law, Gloria J. and Felix John Phanton; two grandchildren, Frank
Phanton and his wife Susie, Santa Cruz, California, and Angela Phanton, Cleveland,
Ohio; four great-grandchildren, Joe Phanton and his wife Jennifer, Kansas, and Forrest,
Chelsea, and Jacob Phanton, all of Santa Cruz; a sister-in-law, Norma Jaqua, Virginia;
nieces; nephews; and special friends, Fran and Paul Knechtli and sons, California. She
was preceded in death by her son Tom in 2001, her husband Earl in 2002, three brothers,
two sisters, and her parents. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 30
in North Nixa Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Inurnment will be at a later date in
East Lawn Memorial Park, Sacramento, California. Memorial contributions may be made
to North Nixa Baptist Church.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Owen, Alice Pearl 4 Jul 1904 - 15 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of William & Hattie (Keightley) Owen]
Alice Pearl Owen, 83, of Springfield, formerly of Billings, died Feb. 15 at Greene
Haven Nursing Home after a short illness. Services for Miss Owen were held Friday in
Meadors Chapel, Billings. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery. Miss Owen was born
July 4, 1904, in Billings, the youngest child in a family of 13 children. She completed
high school in Billings and, at the age of 19, began working for Shell Oil Company in
Springfield, She later went to work for Phillips Petroleum, where she remained until an
approximate retirement age of 65. She was very active throughout her life and enjoyed
good health until recently. Her activities included sororities, bowling leagues, church
work, and extensive travel. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a niece and
eight nephews.
Owen, Bessie Elmina (Aven) 31 Jan 2003 - 25 May 2004 SN-L 27 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Walter A. & Josie (Hedgpeth) Aven; married John Comer Owen 18
Mar 1903 - 8 May 1989]
Bessie Elmina Owen, 101, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at
Christian Health Care, Nixa. Born Jan. 31, 1903, to Walter and Josie Aven of Nixa, she
was preceded in death by her husband, John Comer Owen, in 1989. Survivors include
three daughters and sons-in-law, Freda and Lawrence Napier, Mayora and Joseph Martin,
and Helen and Bill Bass; three grandchildren, Sandra Byrd, Jack Martin and Randy Bass;
six great grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; a sister, Ollie Ginger; and two
very special cousins, Charlie and Mickey Owen. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday,
May 28, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery.
Visitation will be Friday from noon to service time.
Owen, Bobby 28 Sep 1934 - 14 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
Bobby Owen, 59, Detroit, Mich., died Thursday, April 14, 1994. He was born
Sept. 28, 1934 in Nixa. Funeral services were Monday, April 18, in Detroit.

Owen, Burton R. 15 Jan 1900 - 1 Jan 1947 CCR 9 Jan 1947 p3
[Note: Son of William & Hattie (Keightley) Owen; married 1 Jan 1919 Mary Effie Estes
19 Oct 1900 - 14 Jan 1988]
Burton T. Owen was born at Billings, Mo., on Jan. 15, 1900, and passed away at
his home at 3239 E. 5th Place, Okla., on Jan. 1, 1947. Mr. Owens spent his early days in
Billings and moved to Tulsa 17 years ago. On Jan. 1, 1919 he united in marriage with
Miss Mary Effie Estes of Clever and to this union were born two children. He was
converted in the Billings Baptist church when he was 12 years of age and served as a
member of that church until 1934 when he moved his membership to the University
Baptist church in Tulsa. He was a faithful worker until his death. Surviving are his wife,
Mary; one son, Clyde E. Owen of Tulsa; one daughter, Virginia Lee, of the home; one
granddaughter, Priscilla Owen; six brothers, Walter, Frank and George of Springfield,
Mo., Harry, John and Elmer of Billings, two sisters, Mrs. Hobert Wilkins of Springfield
and Miss Alice Owen of Kansas City. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the
Billings Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. Thompson. Burial was made in the Rose Hill
cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Billings.
Owen, Flora H. (Miller) Sims 8 Sep 1909 - 20 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of William & Sarah (Wilson) Miller; married Harold Sims; married
James Owen]
Flora H. Owen, 91, Republic, died at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in her
home. She was born September 8, 1909, in Clever, Missouri, to William and Sarah
(Wilson) Miller. Mrs. Owen has managed the Logan Court Apartments in Republic for
the past 16 years. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Harold Sims and James
Owen; her parents; a daughter, Billie Cole; a brother and four sisters. She is survived by
a daughter, Connie McCord, Wayne, New Jersey; two grandchildren, Les McCord and
Lana McLemore; three great-grandchildren, Lee Swift, Angie Torres and Lisa Hakala;
four great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Burnes
Sparkman, Republic. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic with Rev. Ed Caton officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge
Cemetery, Clever. The Republic Chapel will be open Friday with visitation from 6 to 7
p.m. in the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri. (Springfield News-Leader 1 June 2001) (Contributed by June Weaver)
Owen, George T. 1902 - 4 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of William & Hattie (Keightley) Owen; married Neva]
George T. Owen, 45, of Springfield, a former Billings resident, died Friday.
Survivors include his wife, Neva; two sons, Harold R. and Billy Wayne, of the home;
five brothers, Frank and Walter, both of Springfield, Elmer, John and Harry, all of
Billings, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Wilkins of Springfield and Miss Alice Owen of
Kansas City. Funeral services were held in the Billings High School Sunday afternoon at
3 o’clock, conducted by Rev. D.S. Frazier, pastor of the Billings Methodist church, and
Rev. Warren Williams of Springfield. Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery under
direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.

Owen, Harry Dewey 1898 - 15 Oct 1956 CCR 18 Oct 1956 p1
[Note: Son of William & Hattie (Keightley) Owen; married Ruth A. Brown 3 Sep 1897 7 Nov 1989]
Funeral services for Harry Dewey Owen, 58, a native and lifelong resident of the
Billings community, who died Monday, Oct. 15 at St. John’s Hospital were held
Wednesday afternoon in the Billings Christian Church with Rev. C. C. Keller officiating.
Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
He was a retired Frisco blacksmith and farmer and a member of the Billings Christian
Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent for several years. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Brown Owen of the home near Billings; one son, Marion
Owen of Billings; two grandsons; four brothers, Walter Owen and Frank Owen of
Springfield; John Owen and Elmer Owen of Billings; two sisters, Miss Alice Owen of
Kansas City and Mrs. Emma Wilkins of Springfield.
Owen, Hiram Roscoe 16 Dec 1922 - 12 Apr 2004 SN-L 14 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Hobart Franklin & Myrtle Rose (Hensley) Owen]
Hiram Roscoe "H. R." Owen, 81, of Forsyth, died Monday, April 12, 2004, in his
home. H.R. was born Dec. 16, 1922, in Protem, Mo., the son of Myrtle Rose (Hensley)
and Hobart Franklin Owen. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri with a
degree in business administration. H.R. was an avid horseman and he loved all sports. He
was a lifetime resident of Taney County. Survivors include his longtime companion, Joy
Haggard, of the home; five nieces, Cathy Siebenlist and son Nicholas of Houston, Texas,
Lana Crum, her husband, Chris, and their children, Amy and Keely of South Carolina,
Kathy Owen of Forsyth, Lisa Owen of Forsyth, and Marilyn Stricklett and husband Mick
of Nixa; four nephews, Mark Thieme, his wife, Kim, and children Rutger, Hunter and
Colton of Springfield, Rob Owen, his wife, Joy, and daughter Wenoka of Forsyth, Hal
Owen, his wife, Liliana, and children Halie and Hannah of Nixa, and Hobart "Bart"
Owen and his wife, Tamara, of Reuter. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Hobart F. Owen and Harley Guy Owen; and one sister, Virginia Weaver.
Funeral services for H.R. Owen will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 15, in the White River
Association Building with Reverend Randy Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in
Ozark Memorial Park, Branson. Pallbearers are Francis Dunn, Mick Stricklett, Mark
Staats, Jimmie Russell, Buddy Roberts and Val Cope. Visitation will be between 6 and 8
p.m. today in Forsyth Whelchel Chapel, Forsyth. Memorials may be made to Community
Hospices, 1756 Bee Creek Rd., Branson, MO 65616, or a charity of the donor's choosing.
Owen, Hobart Franklin, Jr. 20 May 1921 - 1 Apr 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Hobart Franklin & Myrtle Rose (Hensley) Owen]
Hobart Franklin Owen, Jr., 47, Taney County prosecutor from 1950 to 1952, died
Tuesday at Skaggs, Community Hospital, Branson, after a short illness. He practiced law
in Springfield from 1958 to 1967. Mr. Owen was a graduate of Forsyth High School and
the University of Missouri Law School. Survivors include his wife, Earlene; two
daughters, Cathey and Lans, both of Branson; a son Hobart Franklin Owen, III, of the
home; a stepson, Bill Mackey of the home; a sister, Mrs. C. L. Weaver, Springfield; and
two brothers, H. R. and Harley, both of Forsyth. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Thursday at the Forsyth Presbyterian Church with the Revs. Hubert Kaylor and Bob
Grady officaiting. Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Branson.
Owen, James A. “Jim” 22 Dec 1888 - 30 Sep 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
AVA - Services for James A. “Jim” Owen, Jr., 87, Route 2, Ava, was at 10 a.m.
Monday in Clinkingbeard Chapel here with the Rev. Robert Halstead officiating. Burial
was in Jenkins Cemetery. Mr. Owen died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday of natural causes. A
lifelong resident of the Ava area, he was a thresher and a member of the Good Hope
Nazarene Church. Survivors include four sons, William J. of Route 4, Ava, Cleo D. of the
home, Adrain of Silvis, Ill., and Calvert of Security, Colo.; seven daughters, Mrs. Delita
Jenkins, Oldfield, Mrs. Thelma Cox, Rock Island, Ill., Mrs. Tressie Shaw, Delaware,
Okla., Mrs. Ethel Lawrence, Route 3, Ava, Mrs. Huba McFarlin, Moline, Ill., Mrs.
Roberts Kaputsha, Nixa and Mrs,. Inetha Madison, Ozark; and 39 grandchildren and 29
great grandchildren.
Owen, Jerry Lee 9 Jul 1934 - 21 Jun 2005 SN-L 23 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of John Lawrence and Bess Martha (Brown) Owen; married Louise
Through the seasons of life dreams are sought and love is found. These are the
things that cannot be broken. For as time flows and life continues I will feel his dreams
and I will hold his love. On Tuesday, June 21, Jerry Lee Owen went home to be with the
Lord after a courageous eight month battle with cancer. He was a member of the St.
Peter's Evangelical Church of Christ in Billings, and graduated from Billings High
School in 1952. Jerry's love for baseball led him to coach Legion baseball in Republic for
seven years. He took the team to the Nationals in South Dakota in 1978. He was in the
mustang unit of the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple since December 1986. He was also
retired from Syntex Agri-Business in 1995, after 38 years of service. Those whom
preceded him in death were his parents, John Lawrence and "Bess" Owen; and three sons,
Mark Anthony, Jerry Lee, and Mickey Lawrence. Surviving is his wife of almost 52
years, Louise; two sons, Tommy and his wife, Brenda, and Terry and his wife, Cathy;
four grandchildren, Albert Owen, Amanda Neal and her husband, Steve, John Owen and
his wife, Thenia, and Melinda Buckert and her husband, Jason; two great-granddaughters,
MacKenzie Buckert and Audrie Buckert, due any day; and a "sister" of 66 years, Thelma
Flowers. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating, and Masonic Rites by
Bill Moore. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Republic American Legion,
Post 676, 5484 W. Sunshine, Brookline Station, MO 65619.
Owen, Jerry Lee, Jr. 30 May 1954 - 30 May 1954 BT 6 Jun 1954
Funeral services for Jerry Lee Owen, Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lee
Owen of Route 2, Billings, who was born and died Sunday, May 30 at a Springfield
hospital were held at four o’clock Monday afternoon, May 31. Burial was in the Rose
Hill Cemetery, Billings, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors
besides the parents include the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Owen, Route 2,
Billings; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.. Theodora Holland of Aurora; a
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Rena Welsh of LaRussell; and a number of other
relatives.

Owen, John L. 5 Apr 1893 - 17 Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p10
[Note: Son of William & Hattie (Keightley) Owen; married 25 Dec 1912 CCM Martha
Elizabeth “Bess” Brown 19 Jul 1894 - 14 Jan 1978]
BILLINGS - John L. Owen, 83, Billings, died Thursday in the Davis Nursing
Home, Springfield, where he had been a resident for two years. A retired farmer, Mr.
Owen was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Martha Elizabeth; two sons, Jerry of Billings and John Raymond of Roy, Utah; a brother,
Frank of Springfield; a sister, Miss Alice Owen, Kansas City; and three grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Meadors Chapel, Billings with the Rev. Arthur
Doughtery officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings.
Owen, Kate (Hillard) Gideon 8 Aug 1903 - Dec 1988
Kate (Hillard) Gideon Owen, 85, Springfield, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday in
St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. Mrs. Owen was a retired teacher
and a member of the Golden Avenue Baptist Church. She was a charter member of the
Genealogy Society, Charter member of Amarath member of the social order of the
Beauceant, past Worthy Commander of the Queen Ester Conclave # 5, member of the
True Kindred, Eastern Star, Pleldaes #1, White Shrine, past president of the Query Club,
a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and a member of Extension Club
for over 60 years. There are no immediate survivors. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday
in Ragan-Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Arthur Short officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery, Christian County. Springfield News-Leader, Dec 16 1988.
Owen, Merle Essie (Aven) 1 Dec 1902 - 25 Dec 1990 NN-E 3 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Dora Ica (Edwards) Aven; married George “Buster”
Owen 4 Sep 1900 - 25 Jun 1958; tombstone gives name as Essie Merle]
Merle E. Owen, 88, Nixa, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 1990, in
Springfield Healthcare Center. The daughter of William A. and Dora Aven, she was born
Dec. 1, 1902, near Nixa and lived most of her life in the Nixa area. She was a member of
High Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George "Buster"
Owen. She is survived by a daughter, Georgia Sanders, and her husband, Lowell, Nixa; a
son, Leon, Nixa; a sister, Archie Ward, Springfield; five nieces and one nephew; a
grandson, Larry Owen, and his wife, Linda, St. Louis; a granddaughter, Lana Brown, and
her husband, Gordon, Nixa; and two great-grandsons, Eric and Trevor Owen, St. Louis.
Services were Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Earl Smith
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery, south of Springfield.
Owen, Milford Leon 5 Oct 1920 - 3 Nov 2005 SN-L 5 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of George & Lulu Belle Owen; married Nov 1943 Virginia Lee Wester]
Milford Leon Owen, age 85, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on
November 3. He was born on October 5, 1920, in Nixa, Mo., the son of George and Lulu
Owen. He has been a lifelong resident of Greene County. He was a retired cattleman,
spending more than 35 years at the Union Stockyards in Springfield. He was a salesman
for Furst-McNess Company for more than 20 years. He was a World War II Veteran, and
a loving role model father. He spent more than 75 years of his life living on a farm. He

enjoyed his children, his church, his friends, and most of all, his grandchildren. He
enjoyed carpentry work, cattle shows, and farm shows. He is survived by four children:
his daughter, Vonda Yocum, Springfield, and three sons, George and wife Sandy, Joshua
Tree, Calif., Doug and wife Judy, Brookline, Mo., and Aaron and wife Jennie, Bois
D'Arc; six grandchildren, Monica and husband Adam Meador, Springfield, Clint and
Shawna Owen, Joshua Tree, Calif., and Adam, Matt, and Casey Owen, Bois D'Arc; one
great-grandson, Keyton Meador, Springfield; other survivors include Virginia Owen, Don
Yocum, many nieces and nephews, plus a host of friends from around Southwest
Missouri. He is preceded in death by his father, mother, and twelve siblings. He was a
longtime member of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church, Battlefield, Mo. Visitation is 2 to
4 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Funeral services are 10 a.m.
Monday, November 7, 2005, in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Patterson
Cemetery, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations may be sent
to either Wilson Creek Baptist Church or to the Community Hospice of America
Foundation. The family wishes to thank all who helped share care and concern for their
father.
Owen, Pearl V. 5 May 1892 - 23 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Elmer B. Owen 5 Jun 1891 - Jan 1966]
Pearl V. Owen, 95, of Aurora, died Feb. 23 at the Aurora Nursing Home after a
long illness. Services for Mrs. Owen were held Feb. 26 at the Meadors Chapel, Billings,
with the Rev. Melvin Stapp officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. A
lifelong resident of the Billings area, Mrs. Owen was a member of the Billings First
Baptist Church. Her survivors include a sister, Eula McElhaney, Aurora, and a number of
nieces and nephews.
Owen, Roscoe E. “Ross” 1905 - 5 Jun 1956
Funeral services will be held Thursday for a well-known Greene County
stockman and farmer who was killed yesterday in a tractor-binder accident on his farm on
Route 8. Roscoe E. (Ross) Owen, 51, as pronounced dead on arrival at Springfield
Baptist Hospital about 3 p.m. yesterday. Klingner Funeral Home attendants said Owen
was working a 40-acre barley field, about two miles southwest of Patterson Cemetery,
when the accident occurred. Attendants said Mr. Owen had apparently started his tractor
in gear and the machine and an attached binder passed over his body. He was pulled into
the binder and dragged about 60 feet, they added. A small boy and a hired hand of Mr.
Owen’s were in the field at the time of the accident. Mr. Owen suffered multiple skull
fractures, a jaw fracture, an almost severed left leg and cuts and abrasions. A member of
High Street Baptist Church, Mr. Owen is survived by his wife, Lucy; seven brothers,
Bryan and Comer of Route 8, George of Nixa, Almus of Kansas City, Donald and Loren
of Springfield and Milford of Brookline; and three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Wisner and Mrs.
Avis Payne of Springfield and Mrs. Lula Arndt of Brookline. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in High Street Church with the Rev. W. E. Dowell officiating. Burial will be in
Patterson Cemetery. Joe Smith, Knial Kissee, F. R. Malloy, Frank Rose, Homer
Hayward and Lee McLean will serve as pallbearers.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 5 June 1956 in the margin.

Owen, Shawn Joe 11 Jul 1968 - 5 Apr 2001 CCH-N 18 Apr 2001
Shawn Joe Owen, 32, Springfield, passed away Thursday April 5, 2001 in Skaggs
Community Health Center, Branson, from cancer. He was born July 11, 1968 in
Springfield. Shawn had worked as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant for area nursing homes.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Darlene (Leonard) Owen, Springfield: two
brothers, Jason Owen, Owasso, Okla., and Scott Owen, Springfield; a grandmother, Cora
Leonard, Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, April 8 in Martin
Cemetery, south of Highlandville, with Reverend Steven Hall officiating. Visitation was
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Owens, George William 11 July 1930 - 9 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Robert & Sarah Awilda (Watkins) Owens; married 6 Apr 1950 Martha
Elizabeth Hale]
George William Owens was born July 11, 1930 at Farley, MO. And passed away
at his home near Elkhead, MO on February 9, following an illness of seven years. He was
united in marriage to Martha Hale on April 6, 1950. Surviving besides his wife are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Owens; one brother, Junior Owens; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Elkhead
Church with Brother George Clouse officiating. Burial was in the Bruner Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark
Owens, Gertrude 1879 - 1952
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude Owens, 73, a former Springfield resident, who
died last Friday at her home in National City, Calif., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at
the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. Lee Starnes will officiate. Burial will be in Payne
Cemetery and her nephews will be pallbearers.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.
Owens, Lemuel 1841 - 31 Jul 1923
CCR 3 Aug 1923 p 1
Lemuel Owens living near Ponce de Leon died early Tuesday morning aged 82
years. Funeral services were held late Tuesday afternoon, July 31st, with interment in the
Ponce de Leon Cemetery.
Owens, Mike H. 1906 - 11 Dec 1967 CCR 14 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of John A. & Jessie M. (Eliasen) Owens]
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at National Cemetery in
Springfield for Mike H. Owens, 61, Ozark, who died Monday morning at the Veterans
Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. The Rev. Allan Harrison will officiate with services under
direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr., Owens, a veteran of World War II, he was ill about
one month. He is survived by a brother, Ted, Nevada and a sister, Mrs. Robert L. Stewart,
Huntington Beach, Calif.
Owens, Mildred Maria (Perkins) 11 Jan 1926 - 27 Nov 2002 CCH-N 4 Dec 2002

[Note Daughter of William Edward & Annie Mae (Maggard) Perkins; married 11 Apr
1943 Robert Thomas Owens, Jr.]
Mildred Maria Owens, 76, Bruner, died Nov. 27, 2002, in her home. She was
born Jan. 11, 1926, at Keltner. On April 11, 1942, she and Robert Thomas Owens Jr.
were married. She was a lifelong resident of Bruner. Survivors include her husband of 60
years, Robert Thomas Owens Jr.; two brothers, Dean Perkins and Loren Perkins; three
sisters, Dolly Garrison, Elvena Culey and Dovie Starnes; two sons, Jackie Leroy Owens
and wife Wanda, Bruner, and Jerry Wayne Owens and wife Geneia of Elkhead; six
daughters, Betty Marie Fink and husband Robert, Bruner; Wanda Lou Pearson and
husband Robert, Fordland, Donna Kay Wright and husband Joe, Seymour; Linda Sue
Underwood and husband . Dale, Seymour; Dorothy Jean Shelton and husband Ben,
Squires, and Judith Anna White and husband David of Leavenworth, Kan.; a son-in-law,
Raymond Dobbins, Fordland; 30 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Edward Perkins and
Annie Mae Maggard Perkins; a daughter, Phyllis June Dobbins; a brother, Thomas
Perkins, three sisters, Effie Bartz, Florence Stogner, Lorraine Gueher; two grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service was Nov. 29 in Owens Family
Cemetery, Bruner, with Judith Anna White officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Owens, Nelda E. (McDaniel) 7 Aug. 1937 – 3 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 10 Dec. 1997
Nelda E. Owens, 60, Nixa, died at 10:20 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 1997, in
Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa, following a long illness. Nelda was born August 7,
1937, in Paducah, KY., the daughter of Theodore and Mary Hamby McDaniel. She was
married to James F. Owens, June 9, 1957, in Indiana. She is survived by five daughters,
Margaret Duncan, Linda Shaw, Springfield, Lisa Powers and Melanie Seeloff, Nixa; two
sons, E.J. Owens and James F. Owens Jr., Nixa; two sisters, Nelva Morrison, Bobbie
Barnett, Evansville, Ind.; a brother, Joe McDaniel, Arizona; 18 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death are her parents, Mary and Theodore
McDaniel, her husband, James F. Owens Sr., and a sister, Patricia McDaniel. Graveside
services are at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the McConnell Cemetery with the Rev. Joe
Atkinson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:00 p.m. Friday in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Nixa. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Owens, Rachael 14 Jun 1980 - 21 Sep 2004 SN-L 23 Sep 2004
Rachael Owens, age 24, of Nixa, died Tuesday in her home. A graveside funeral
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from
7 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Owens, Robert 14 Jun 1893 - 23 Apr 1969
CCR 1 May 1969 p8
[Note: married Sarah Awilda Watkins 3 Aug 1906 - 10 Jan 1995]
Funeral services for Robert Owens, 75, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and
Bruner communities, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with burial in Bruner
Cemetery. Minister officiating was Darrell Swearengin. Mr. Owens died at 9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, April 23, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He was a member of the
Church of God Holiness in the Elkhead community east of Sparta. Surviving are his wife,

Sarah; a son, Robert (Junior), Bruner; two brothers, John, St. Joseph, and Shirley.
Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Fulton, Mtn. View, Calif, and Mrs. Anna
Jackson, Rogersville; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Owens, Robert Thomas "Junior" 1923 - 6 May 2005 SN-L 7 May 2005
[Note: Son of Robert & Sarah “Sadie” Awilda (Watkins) Owens]
Robert Thomas "Junior" Owens, 81, of Bruner, passed away Friday, May 6, 2005.
A graveside service is at 2 p.m. today in Owens Family Cemetery, Bruner. Arrangements
are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
Owens, Sarah "Sadie" Awilda (Watkins) 3 Aug 1906 - 10 Jan 1995 CCH-N 18 Jan
1995
Sarah "Sadie" Awilda Owens, 88, Ozark formerly of Sparta died at 5:05 a.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1995, in Springfield Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 3, 1906
near Rayville, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Martha June Holman Watkins. She
was united in marriage to Robert Owens in 1922. They lived many years in north
Missouri then settled on a farm near Bruner. After retiring they lived in Sparta. She was a
homemaker and loved her flowers and garden. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert; one son, George William Owens; a daughter, Thelma Marie Owens;
two great-grandchildren, Jodie Ann Shelton and Angela Lianne Owens; one great-greatgrandchild, Zane Burnell Fink; a sister, Dora Watkins Sharp; and a brother, William
"Willie" Franklin Watkins. Survivors include one son, Robert Owens Jr.; nine grandchildren, Jackie and Wanda Owens, Bruner, Betty and Robert Fink, Bruner, Wanda and
Robert Pearson, Dogwood, Donna and Joseph Wright, Bruner, Linda and Dale Underwood, Seymour, Jerry and Genela Owens, Elkhead, Phyllis arid Raymond Dobbins, Fordland, Dorothy and Ben Shelton, Squires, Judith and David White, Leavenworth, Ks.; 29
greatgrandchildren, 25 great-great-grandchildren; a brother Thomas Jefferson Watkins
Jr.; a special great-grandson, Darrell Owens, Springfield; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Services were held Friday, Jan. 13, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Horne, Ozark,
with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Bruner Cemetery.
Owings, David O., Rev.
21 Mar 1937 - 13 Jan 2002
Rev. David O. Owings, 64, Ozark, passed away at 5:10 a.m. Sunday, January 13,
2002, in his home. The celebration of his going home brings good memories and
reflections to the many friends, people and families he served during his ministry. David
was born March 21, 1937, in Brownwood, Texas, the son of Auzie and Elsie Owings. On
December 7, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sandra Murray, in Huxley, Texas. His
ministry and obedience to God guided his values and Christian lifestyle. He served as
pastor to churches in Iowa, West Texas, Kansas, Northern Missouri, Ozark Eastern Gate,
and Chadwick First Baptist. He was currently a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark,
the Ministerial Alliance and served as a volunteer for St. John’s Regional Health Center.
He was preceded in death by both parents, and a sister, Lenora Jo Adams. David is
survived by his loving wife, Sandra of the home; one daughter, Kimberly Ann Nolte and
husband, Terry of Ozark; one son, Kavin David Owings and wife, Holly of Fayette; two
granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer Nolte of Ozark; two step-grandchildren, Cori and
Eric Kioh of Fayette; one brother, AJ Owings of Brownwood, Texas; one sister, Merle

Huff of Fort Worth, Texas; other relatives, neighbors and many friends. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 16, 2002, in First Baptist Church Ozark, with
Pastor Troy Rhoden and Brother Casey Perry officiating, under the care and direction of
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today, January 15, 2002, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist Church of Ozark, or
the Baptist Home, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO. 65721.
Springfield News-Leader, January 15, 2002.
Oxenreider, Sam D. 11 Jun 1909 - 25 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Clarence & Lucy (Edwards) Oxenreider; married 18 Jan 1944 Mabel
Davis]
Sam D. Oxenreider, 79, of Fordland, died Feb. 25 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield; after a long illness. Services for Mr. Oxenreider were held at 1 p.m.
Mar. 1 in the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery. Mr.
Oxenreider was born June 11, 1909 in New Virginia, Iowa, to Clarence and Lucy
Edwards Oxenreider. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was
married to Mabel Davis Jan. 18, 1944, and was a member of the Green Hill Church,
Fordland. Mr. Oxenreider was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel, in 1975, and by a
son, George, in 1975. Surviving are a daughter, Goldie March, Fort Mohave, Arizona;
two brothers, Jerry, Rogersville, and Herbert, Seymour; six sisters, Flossie Calsen,
Fordland, Pearl Felix, Springfield, Ruth Freeman, Humansville, Grace Burks, Lucy
Hudson, and Goldie Stennett, all of the state of California; three grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Oxner, Norris Vincent “Vince” 26 Jun 1965 - 24 Nov 2006 SN-L 26 Nov 2006 & SN-L
27 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Norris Newbern & Theda Dean (Ermer) Oxner; married 22 Jun 2002
Melanie Dawn Robertson]
Norris Vincent "Vince" Oxner, the son of Norris Newbern Oxner and Theda Dean
(Ermer) Oxner, was born June 26, 1965, in Helena, Arkansas, and departed this life Nov.
24, 2006, at the age of 41 years, four months and 28 days. Vince was a resident of Ozark,
Missouri, since 1995 moving from West Plains, Mo. He was employed as a purchasing
manager for the trucking industry for several years. On June 22, 2002, Vince and Melanie
Dawn Robertson were united in marriage in Ava, Mo., and to this union a son was born.
Vince was a member of the Baptist Church and an officer of the Christian Co. Ducks
Unlimited. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being with his family. Vince is survived by
his wife, Melanie; his son, Luke Mcrae Oxner of the home, Ozark, Mo.; his parents,
Norris and Theda Oxner, Mtn. Home, Ark.; one sister, Victoria Lynne Oxner, Ozark,
Mo.; father and mother-in-law, Rex and Judy Robertson, Thornfield, Mo.; two sister-inlaws, Kelly Evans and husband, Mark, Sherry Garrison and husband, Mike, one brotherin-law, Kevin Robertson and wife, Sherri; several nieces and nephews; and a host of
other relatives and friends. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2006, in the
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Robert Roberts officiating.
Interment will follow in the Thornfield Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday 6 to 8 p.m.

in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Luke Oxner Scholarship Fund in care
of the funeral home.
Packwood, Auburn Lee 1 Dec 1928 - 28 Nov 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Sarah (?) Packwood; married Betty Jane 1 May 1935 - 26 Apr 1998]
Auburn L. Packwood, 59, of Billings, died at his home Nov. 28 following a long
illness. Services for Mr. Packwood were held Dec, 2 at the Marionville Assembly of God
church, with the Revs. Chuck Kackley, Gary Jennings and Auburn Packwood, Jr.,
officiating, Burial was in Rose Hill West Cemetery under the direction of' Meadors
Funeral Home, Billings. Mr. Packwood was a retired minister. He served in the U.S. Air
Force during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Betty; four sons, Auburn,
Jr. of Springfield, Luke, David and Jonathan, all of Billings; two daughters, Sandra
Brown, Springfield, and Vicky Packwood of Billings; his mother, Sarah Packwood, of
Salinas, California; three brothers, Bill, Frank and Charles, all of Salinas, California: four
sisters, Patricia Loghra, Ruth Schriever, Olga Higginbotham and Shirley Hubbard, all of
Salinas, California; and 11 grandchildren.
Paddudny, Walter 9 Jul 1921 - 21 Aug 2004 CCH-N 1 Sep 2004
Walter Paddubny, a former resident of Tulsa, currently residing in Nixa,was born
July 9, 1921 in White Station, Penn., to Anna Rzetkiewicz Paddubny and Andrew
Paddubny. He died Aug. 21, 2004 in Springfield at the age of 83. He served 1 year in the
Civilian Conservation Corps helping to build parks & cemeteries during the Depression
years. At age 16 he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was stationed at Schoefield Barracks at
Pearl Harbor when it was bombed on Dec. 7, 1941. He was sent back to the States in
1943 to Camp Gruber, Oklahoma near Muskogee. While stationed at Camp Gruber he
went on a weekend leave to Oklahoma City. When returning home he met Sylvia Pippin,
his future wife, on the bus he was traveling on. They corresponded between Oklahoma
and California for a year. In November 1944 Walter was shipped overseas with the 42nd
Rainbow Division, fighting in Germany. When the war ended in Germany, he was sent
back to the States on the last of June of 1945. During his military career Sgt. Paddubny's
overseas assignments included: Hawaii, Korea, Japan, Greenland, & Vietnam. Also
during his career Sgt. Paddubny received the following decorations and awards: Combat
Infantry Badge, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/ 2
Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters, Good Conduct Medal w/5 Bronze Loops, American Defense
Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 1 Bronze
Service Star, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/2 Bronze Service
Stars, World War II Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service
Star, Korean Service Medal w/1 Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Expeditionary
Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/4 Bronze service Stars, Air Force Longevity Service
Award Ribbon w/1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon,
& the United Nations Service Medal. On July 26, 1945, Walter and Sylvia were married,
a marriage that lasted more than 59 years. From this marriage they were blessed with 2
daughters, Shirley and Sharon, also eightgrandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Walter loved his country and between the Army and Air Force he served his country 30
and one half years. While in Vietnam, he became a Christian. On his retirement he
served as the greeter at Carbondale Church of Christ for over 25 years, only stopping

because of poor health. Walter enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren very
much. When a baby was unhappy, he would sit down in the recliner and they usually
returned to smiles or went to sleep. He was preceded in death by his parents: Andrew &
Anna Paddubny, two brothers: William and John Paddubny, also by one greatgranddaughter, Victoria Leigh Jordan. He is survived by: his wife, Sylvia Paddubny, of
the home; two daughters, Shirley Hill & Husband Bobby, Tulsa, Okla., and Sharon Fleck
& husband Bill, Nixa; eight grandchildren, Deborah Jordan & husband Bruce, Deanna
Knight & husband Jay, Michael Hill, Scott Hill, Jonathan Bryan, Jason Fleck, Billy
Fleck, Jr. & wife Nikki, and Sherri Reagan; seven great-grandchildren, Kayleigh Jordan,
Sabrina Jordan, Anna Jordan, Jaxon Knight, Summer Fleck, Kyla Fleck, and Caleb
Brown; one brother, Henry Paddubny and wife Rose of Oxford, Mich.; three brothers in
law, Les Pippin and wife Charlotte, Bill Pippin and wife Carolyn, and Don Pippin and
wife Frances all of Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters in law, Leona Thompson and Dorothy
Thompson, both of Henryetta, Oklal; also by a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and other
relatives. Pallbearers will be Bruce Jordan, Jay Knight, Jon Bryan, Jason Fleck, Michael
Hill, and Scott Hill. Services were held Wednesday. August 25 at Carbondale Church of
Christ in Tulsa, by Bobby Hill and Judge Morris. Burial was at Ft. Gibson National
Cemetery with full military honors provided by United States Air Force Honor Team,
Tinker AFB, Okla. Services were under the direction of Shurden Funeral Home,
Henryetta, Oklahoma. Condolences may be sent to the family by logging on to
www.shurdenfuneralhome.com
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Padgett, John William 25 Dec 1921 - 20 Jan 2005 SN-L 22 Jan 2005
John William Padgett was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Cassville, Mo., the son of John
and Mary Padgett. He passed from this life Jan. 20, 2005, in Mercy Villa. He was married
July 28, 1942, to Pauline Mitchell, who preceded him in death Dec. 27, 1999. He was
also preceded in death by a sister, Francis Thomas, and his mother, Mary Tessie. He was
a World War II veteran, a retired auditor for MFA, and a member of South Gate Baptist
Church in Springfield. John and Pauline had two sons, who survive, Charles Michael and
his wife, Judy of Marshfield, Mo., and John Wesley and his wife, Mary of Walnut Shade.
He is also survived by three grandsons, Shawn Bradley and his wife, Dannette,
Marshfield, Christopher Michael and his wife, Tammy of Forsyth, Mo., Caleb John and
his wife, Rebecca of Branson; one granddaughter, Sarah Nicole of Walnut Shade; four
greatgrandchildren, Austin Michael and Brayden William of Forsyth, and Madison
Bailey and Alaura Ashley of Marshfield; one sister, Katherine Bracken of Bartlesville,
Okla., a dear friend, Lowetta Hicks of Nixa, Mo.; many family members and a score of
friends. He was a hospice volunteer, a St. John's Auxiliary Volunteer, and a Senior
Citizen Volunteer Tax Helper. He was a longtime resident of Billings, Mo., active in
various civic activities, cattle farming and a member of the First Baptist Church of
Billings for 55 years. Services will be at the South Gate Baptist Church at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Jan. 22, 2005, with Nolan Carrier officiating. Burial will be in Patterson
Cemetery. Greenlawn Funeral Home South is in charge of arrangements.
Padgett, Myrtle (Haughton) 29 Sep 1899 - 24 Feb 1998 CCH-N 4 Mar 1998
Myrtle Padgett, age 98, of Ozark, died Tuesday, February 24, 1998, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born September 29, 1899, in Alabama and was the daughter

of Thomas H. and Ella (Reese) Haughton. Most of her life was spent in Ponce de Leon,
Fla. Her husband, John Henry "Buddy" Padgett preceded her in death in 1942. She was
also preceded in death by two sisters and a brother. Mrs. Padgett had lived in Ozark for
twenty-eight years and was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include:
Four sons and their wives, Emory Earl and Betty Padgett, Carson City, Nev.; Burruss
"Bill" and LaVerne Padgett, Ozark; Cecil Clyde and Ann Padgett, Ponce De Leon, Fla.;
and Tommy Tanton and Doris Padgett, Ozark; eleven grandchildren and numerous greatand great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were February 28, in Sandy Creek
Baptist Church Cemetery, Ponce de Leon. Visitation was Friday in Peel Funeral home,
Bonifay, Fla. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Padgett, Robert Clyde 24 Feb 1920 - 28 Nov 2004 CCH-N 1 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of Robert Earl & Annie Ray (Carroll) Padgett; married Mary Loudelle
Grimes]
Robert Clyde Padgett, 84, Ozark, died Sunday Nov. 28, 2004. He was born Feb.
24, 1920 in Waynesboro, Va., the son of Robert Earl Padgett and Annie Ray (Carroll)
Padgett. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He and Mary
Loudelle Grimes were united in marriage. Before retirement Mr. Padgett was employed
by Coca-Cola. Survivors include: His wife, Loudelle; two daughters; two grandchildren;
a great-grandson; two brothers; a sister; and he was looking forward to the birth of two
great-granddaughters. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Selmore
Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Page, Albert Elmer 6 Dec 1905 - 16 Feb 1971 CCR 18 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Albert Milton & Laura J. (Couts) Page; married Mae E. Bilyeu 19 Nov
1903 - 13 Oct 1988]
A. Elmer Page, 65, of Republic, died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday at his home following
an apparent heart attack. Mr. Page was a native of Selmore, a former resident of Mt.
Vernon, and housekeeping department at the supervisor at the state sanatorium there 12
years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Republic and was serving as a
deacon there at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Mae; three sons, The Rev.
Arthur Page of Ozark, The Rev. Wendell Page of Kansas City and Leon Page of Mt.
Vernon; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Moore, Springfield and Mrs. Anna Jane Stockton of
Aurora; a brother, Dean Page, Springfield; 11 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Selmore Baptist Church with Rev. Paul
Pease and Rev. Lynn Swadley, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Selmore
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Page, Albert Milton 19 Sep 1873 - 12 Dec 1947 CCR 18 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Oliver & Mariah Jane (Gimlin) Page; married 12 Jan 1898 Laura
Josephine Couts 27 Jul 1877 - 12 Apr 1947]
Albert M. Page. 74, widely known Christian county farmer, died Dec. 12 at the
home of a son, Elmer Page, near Mt. Vernon. He is survived by another son, Dean Page
of Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. John Schupbach, also of Highlandville; one brother,
Sam Page, and a sister, Mrs. J.B. Anderson, both of Ozark. Two sons and his wife

preceded him in death. He was a longtime member of the Baptist church. Funeral services
were held Sunday at the Selmore church, conducted by Rev. Robert Baker, with burial in
Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Page, Amon Dean 3 Nov 1895 - 10 Apr 1965 CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel & Laura Emmon (King) Page; married Rowena Ewing 30 May
1894 - 27 Dec 1978]
Amon D. Page, 70, who formerly resided at 1101 North Clifton, died Saturday
afternoon in the Wadsworth, Kan. veterans Hospital after a long illness. Also a former
resident of the Ozark community, Mr. Page had been a patient in the hospital four years.
He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Rowena, Kansas
City; four sons, William, Robert and Carl, all of Springfield and Donald, Kansas City;
three daughters, Mrs. Anna Mae Worley, Kansas City, Mrs. Mary Alice Stubblefield,
Gallatin and Mrs. Betty Jane Griffith, Independence; a brother, Hubert, Route 2. Ozark;
and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at
Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Page, Arthur James, Jr. 6 Aug 1946 – 26 Jan 2000 CCH-N 2 Feb 2000
Arthur James Page, Jr., age 53, Crane, passed away Wednesday Jan. 26, 2000 in
his home. He was born Aug. 6, 1946 in Springfield, the son of Arthur James Page, Sr.
and Nellie Mae (Pettit) Page. Mr. Page graduated from Clever High School. He served in
the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, and worked throughout his adult life as a carpenter.
Survivors include his mother Nellie Page, Nixa; three sons, David Page and his wife Lisa,
Crane, Brandon Page, Clever, and Justin Page, Clever; four daughters, Lorie Beard, TX,
Kim Cypret, Crane, Shiawa Page, Springfield and Gabrielle Page, Springfield; a brother,
Steven Lee Page, Springfield; two sisters, Diane Kidwell, TX, and Kaye Harris, Ozark;
and a host of other relative and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur
Page, Sr.; a brother, Jeffery Page; an uncle Lynn Page; and a nephew Jud Benzin. Funeral
services were Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Page, Carl Dean “Butch”, Jr. 7 Jan 1957 - 5 Jun 2004 SN-L 6 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Carl Dean & ? Page]
Mr. Carl D. "Butch" Page Jr., 47, Rogersville, passed Saturday, June 5, 2004, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at 1 p.m.
in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with the Rev. Jerry Hilton officiating. Burial will be
in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home.
AND
Page, Carl Dean “Butch”, Jr. 1957 - 5 Jun 2004 SN-L 7 Jun 2004
Mr. Carl Dean “Butch” Page Jr., 47, Rogersville, passed Saturday, June 5, 2004,
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Dean
Page Sr. on December 2, 1989; two nephews, James Michael Wilson and John Paul
Wilson; and one niece, Lucinda Gail Newton. Survivors include his wife, Becky; a son,
Marshall Dean Page, Rogersville; a daughter, Cindy Diane Wheeler and her husband,
Doug, Marshfield; his mother, Lucille Page, Rogersville; two sisters, Carla Newton and

Nina Wilson and her husband, Tom, all of Marshfield; and two nieces, Darlene Metzger,
Marshfield, and Lachelle Newton, Arcata, Calif. Funeral services will be held Tuesday,
June 8, 2004, at 1 p.m. in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, with the Rev. Wesley
Mackey officiating. Burial will be in the Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 7, 2004.
Page, Doris M. “Pat” (Donham) 24 Sep 1918 - 28 Jun 2002
Doris M. “Pat” Page, 83, Clever, died Friday, June 28, 2002 in Christian Health
Care, Nixa. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Lynn W. Page and a sister, Jessie Doner. Survivors include two
children and their spouses, Ella Jane and Joe Sanders, Nixa, and Sam and Sue Page,
Billings; two brothers, Bob Donham and Dick Donham, both of Highlandville; six
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday,
July 1, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl and Rev. Bob Sharp
officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Friends may call from 1 to 6 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader June 30 2002.
Page, Gerald F.
23 Jul 1921 - 22 Jun 1988
Gerald F. Page, 66, Nixa, died 1:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. Mr. Page was born near Ozark on July 23, 1921. He was a farmer
and a cattleman and had taught vocational agriculture for 27 years, 21 of those years in
Nixa. He as a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa, he served as deacon and had taught
the Men’s Adult Bible Class for several years. He had served on the executive board of
the Missouri Baptist Convention. He was a graduate of Ozark High School and the
University of Missouri, Columbia, was past president of the Missouri Vocational
Agriculture Teachers Association, and had served as vice president of the National
Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association. He had also served recently as a board
member of Christian County Soil and Water Conversation and was past president of the
Missouri Charolais Association. He had been superintendent of the Swine Division of the
Ozark Empire Fair for several years. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sons, Jerry,
Wichita, Kans. And Kenny, Nixa; three daughters, Linda Wallace, Shelbina, Mo., Betty
Fisher, Highlandville, and Carol Vandekerkhove, Battlefield; 9 grandchildren; a brother,
James, Ontario, Calif.; and a sister Ilene Workman, Springfield. Services were at 11 a.m.
Saturday in First Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Revs. Kenneth P. Bandy and Richard
Eakins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery near Ozark, under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist
Church, Nixa. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner
Page, Hubert G. 12 Mar 1893 - 17 Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Samuel A. & Laura Emmon (King) Page; married 12 May 1912 Janie
Cline 9 Mar 1894 - 28 Mar 1979]
OZARK - Services for Hubert G. Page, 83, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Bob Burk officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery
south of here. Mr. Page died Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield
following a short illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was a member of

Selmore Baptist Church and a past master of the Friend Lodge No. 352. Survivors
include his wife, Jane; three sons, Arthur and Lynn, both of Clever, and Lee of Ozark;
two daughters, Mrs. Lucy Haguewood and Mrs. Irene Plank, both of Nixa; 12
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Page, Janie (Clines) 9 Mar 1894 - 28 Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of Douglas & Bollie Clines; married Hubert C. Page 12 Mar 1893 - 17
Feb 1977; parents and surname from 1910 census]
Services for Mrs. Janie Page, 86, Ozark, were held Saturday in Adams Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Lawrence Henry officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs.
Page was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of Selmore Baptist
Church. Surviving are three sons, Arthur and Lynn, both of Clever and Lee, Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Lucy Haguewood and Mrs. Irene Plank, both of Nixa; a brother, Dick
Cline, Friant, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Page, Jeffery David 28 Mar 1966 - 21 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Arthur James & Nellie Mae (Pettit) Page]
Services for Jeffery David Page, 13, Clever, were held Wednesday in Adams
Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Larry Stevens and Hosea Bilyeu, Jr. officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery. He died Sunday morning while hunting in the woods near his
home. He apparently fell on his gun while running, an Adams Funeral Home spokesman
said. He attended the Mount Sinai Baptist Church and was in the 8th grade at Clever.
Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Page, Clever; two brothers, Arthur
James, Jr., Buffalo and Stephen, Clever and two sisters, Mrs. Kay Harris, Winton, Calif.
and Mrs. Diane Benzin, Clever.
Page, Laura Emmon (King) 17 Jul 1869 - 24 Apr 1950 CCR 27 Apr 1950
[Note: Daughter of John & Martha (Noe) King; married Samuel A. Page 8 May 1865 27 Sep 1948]
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral
Home for Mrs. Laura Emmon Page, widow of the late Samuel A. Page, who died Sunday
at the age of 80. Services were conducted by the Rev. Raymond Lloyd. Burial was in the
Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Page was born July 17, 1869. On July 17, 1887, she married
Samuel a Page. To them five children were born. Two daughters preceded her in death.
She is survived by three sons, 17 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Page, Laura Josephine (Couts) 27 Jul 1877 - 12 Apr 1947 CCR 17 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Christopher & Nancy (Buchanan) Couts; married 12 Jan 1898 Albert
Minton Page 19 Sep 1873 - 12 Dec 1947]
Mrs. Laura Josephine Page was born July 27, 1877, and passed away on April 12,
1947. She was united in marriage to Albert M. Page on Jan. 12, 1898, and to this union
five children were born. Two sons preceded her in death, one in infancy and Clell at the
age of 35. She was converted early in life and united with the Baptist church where she
remained a faithful member until death. Survivors are her husband, Albert M. Page; one
daughter, Mrs. Marie Schupbach of Highlandville; two sons, Elmer Page of Mt. Vernon,
Mo., and Dean Page of Highlandville; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Irene Page of Selmore; 13

grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. L.M. Baird and Mrs. Minnie
Yowell, both of California; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist church by Rev. Robert Baker of
Springfield, with burial in the Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Page, Lloyd L.
1881 - 11 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: Son of John Monroe & Lina J. (Bain) Page]
Lloyd L. Page, 80, a native of Christian County, died Dec. 11 at his home near
Monte Vista, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Beulah of Monte Vista; four sons, Neil of
Alamosa, Colo., and Vernon of Monte Vista; three daughters, Mrs. Irma Morris of
Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Lucille Ervin of Sacrament, Calif. and Jarmorie Oberhaltzer of Vista,
Calif.; two brothers, E. E. Page of Ontario, Calif. and Roy E. Page of Karval, Colo.; two
sisters, Ivie Evilsizer and Susie Page of Karval; 17 grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren. One son, Clyde, preceded him in death in November 1934.
Page, Loria Hurston
13 Nov 1888 - 16 Nov 1960 CCR 17 Nov 1960 p5
[Note: Son of Sam & Laura Emmon (King) Page]
Funeral services for Loria Hurston Page, 72, who died at his home at 1101 North
Clifton in Springfield at 3 a.m.. Wednesday, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Chaffin
Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Page was a former resident of Christian County
and a retired farmer. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist church. He is survived by
two brothers, Hubert Page of Ozark and Amon Page of 1101 North Clinton in
Springfield.
Page, Mae F. (Bilyeu) 19 Nov 1903 - 13 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Stephen Lafayette & Didemma (Cash) Bilyeu; married Albert Elmer
Page 6 Dec 1905 - 16 Feb 1971]
Mae F. Page, 84, of Mt. Vernon, died at 2:32 pm Oct 12 in the Lawrence County
Nursing Home. Services for Mrs. Page were held Oct 15 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Revs. Bob Holman and Rick Wadley officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery, near Ozark. An Ozark native, Mrs. Page had resided in Mt. Vernon since
1935. She was a member of the Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church, and was a former
employee of the Mt. Vernon Chest Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Elmer Page, in 1971, and by a son, the Rev. Arthur Page, in 1983. Her survivors include
two sons, the Rev. Wendell L. Page, Lee’s Summit, and Leon Page, Mt. Vernon; two
daughters, Ruth Moore, Springfield, and Anna Jane Stockton, Aurora; 13 grandchildren;
18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lennie Lawson, Joplin, and Irma Steele, Nixa.
Page, Nellie Mae 1925 - 29 Dec 2006 SN-L 7 Jan 2006
[Note: married 1945 Authur James Page]
Nellie Mae Page, 81, died Dec. 29, 2006 . She resided at Quail Creek Nursing
Home. Nellie married Author James Page, of Boaz, Mo., in 1945. They had four children,
James Author Page Jr., Steven Page, Caroline Harris and Diane Binger; 10 grand children
and many great-grandchildren. A memorial will be held Jan. 13, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the

Nixa Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall located at 1915 S. Hiawatha,
Nixa, Mo.
Page, Norman Layne “Doc” 11 Aug 1932 - 22 Nov 2004 SN-L 24 Nov 2004
Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 Norman Layne (Doc) Page peacefully passed from this life to his eternal
home on November 22, 2004, with his loving wife, Pat Page, by his side. Norman was
born August 11, 1932, in Clyde, Kan., an only child to Ralph and Fairy Page who
proceeded him in death. He is survived by Pat, his wife of 29 years; daughters Venita
Tilley and Rhonda Davidson; two granddaughters; five grandsons; and one greatgrandson. One daughter, Veneca Page, preceded him in death. Norman graduated from
high school in Clyde, Kan. Among the many highlights of his life include serving in the
Army during the Korean War and as a professional musician while teaching accordian
and piano. He attended Chiropractic College in Chesterfield, Mo., where he graduated in
1975. He owned his own chiropractic practice for 25 years in Branson, Mo. Norman's
daily choice was to serve the Lord. The family would like to thank the staff at Mt.
Vernon Veteran's Home for their support and care. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral
home, with burial following in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Page, Rowena (Ewing) 30 May 1894 - 27 Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of William T. & Anna Jemima (Coffer) Ewing; married Amon Dean
Page 3 Nov 1895 - 10 Apr 1965]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rowena Page, 83, formerly of Ozark, were held Friday
in the Harris Chapel here. She died Dec 27 in St. John’s Regional Health Center . She had
been a resident of Springfield’s Northside Nursing Home. She was a member of Selmore
Baptist Church. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery. Surviving are four sons, William,
Kimberling City, Carl, Rogersville, Robert, Ash Grove, Donald, Kansas City; two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Alice Mayberry, Gallatin, Mo. and Mrs. Betty Jane Griffith,
Independence; 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Cena Batey,
Springfield, Mrs. Stella Hurd, Wichita, Mrs. Pearl Oakes, Los Angeles; two brothers,
John Ewing, Smithville, Va. and Glenn Ewing, Osceola.
Page, Roy Eli Jul 1897 - 7 May 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John M. & Lina J. (Bain) Page]
Word has been received here of the death on May 7 of Roy Eli Page of Karval,
Colo. in a LaJunta hospital. He was a native of the Ozark community and had lived in
Colorado since 1914 where he was a farmer and rancher. Survivors include a brother,
Everett of Ontario, Calif., and a sister, Susie N. Page of Karval. Funeral services were
May 10 at Karval and burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Hugo, Colo.
Page, Samuel Alexander 8 May 1865 - 27 Sep 1948 CCR 30 Sep 1948
[Note: Son of Oliver & Mariah Jane (Gimlin) Page; married Laura Emmon King 17 Jul
1869 - 23 Apr 1950]
Samuel Alexander Page passed away Sept. 27, 1948, at the age of 83 years. He
was the son of Oliver and Maria Jane Page and spent his entire life in Christian County.

He married Laura Emmon King, March 17, 1887, and to this union were born five
children. Two daughters, Gena and Mildred, preceded Mr. Page in death. He was
converted at an early age and united with the Prospect Baptist church, later moving his
membership to Selmore Baptist church, where he was a deacon and a charter member. He
is survived by his wife and three sons, Lora, Hubert, and Amon, all of Ozark; one sister,
Mrs. J.B. Anderson of Ozark; seventeen grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren; and
many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. in
the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel, by Rev. Worth Caughron, with burial in the Selmore
cemetery under the direction of Chaffin.
Painter, Jake 22 Oct 1880 - 12 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Son of H. H. & Frances E. Painter; married Stella F. McDaniel 14 Apr 1892 - 24
May 1971]
The grandson of one of the early settlers of Springfield and Greene County died
Saturday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital. He was Jake Painter, 90, a longtime resident of
Nixa and a retired welder and farmer. His grandfather, Jake Painter, was one of the first
settlers of Springfield and Greene County. Mr. Painter died at 4:30 p.m. Saturday
following a long illness. He was a member of the James River Chapel Church of Christ.
His wife, Stella, died less than three weeks ago. Survivors include three sons, Claude
Painter, Branson, Ray Painter, Nixa, and Leslie Painter, Vinita, Okla.; two daughters,
Mrs. Norma Inman, Kansas City, and Mrs. Marcia Haworth, Nixa; 11 grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at
Nixa with Evangelist Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in McConnell Memorial
Cemetery near Nixa.
Painter, Leslie Earl 25 Oct 1924 - 20 Oct 2000 CCH-N 25 Oct 2000
Leslie Earl Painter, 75-year-old Vinita, OK resident died Friday morning, October
20, 2000 at his home. He was born October 25, 1924 in Nixa, to Jake and Stella Painter.
He married Marcella Glenn, November 23, 1946 in Columbus, KS. She survives of the
home. Leslie served his country during World War II in the United States Coast Guard.
He was a member of the American Legion, Odd Fellows Lodge and First Christian
Church. He was a Dental Technician and owned the Vinita Dental Laboratory for 50
years. During this time he was also the Eastern State Hospital Dental Technician for a
number of years. Additional survivors include a daughter, Beverly Darlene Garcia and
husband Mark of Norman, OK; a son, Randy Painter and wife Barbara of Muskogee, OK;
two sisters, Marcia Haworth of Nixa and Norma Inman of Kansas City; one brother, Ray
Painter of Ozark; two grandchildren, Patrick and his wife Jennifer of Benton, MO and
Jennifer Hann and husband Jesse of Tulsa, OK. Leslie was preceded in death by his
parents and one brother, Clyde Raymond Painter in March 1995. Graveside services with
Military rites was held on Monday October 23, 2000 at the Selmore Cemetery, Selmore.
Rev. Chuck Eakins officiated. Pallbearers were Bob, Jack and Billie Haworth, Gary
Allen. Kenny Wolfe and David Melton. Honorary Pallbearers were Bob, Timmy and
Tommy Daniels and Derek and Cary Haworth. Arrangements were under the direction of
Burkhalter Funeral Home.
Painter, Ray K. 16 Dec 1923 - 29 Dec 2003 SN-L 31 Dec 2003

[Note: Son of Jake & Stella (McDaniel) Painter]
Ray K. Painter, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at
Christian Health Care East, Springfield. Ray was born Dec. 16, 1923, to Jake and Stella
(McDaniel) Painter. He was a descendant of the Jacob Painter family that came to
Springfield in 1831. He graduated from Nixa High School in 1943. He was a charter
member of James River Chapel Church of Christ in Nixa. Ray worked for O'Riley
General Hospital during World War II. He was trained as a dental laboratory technician
by A.R. Herman, and worked for numerous dentists, including Dr. Victor Wood, Nixa,
Dr. Billy Rozell and Dr. Kerwin Russell of Ozark. He served on the board of the Ozark
Senior Center and was president when they moved into their building just off the square.
He also delivered meals-on-wheels for ten years. He was preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Norma Inman; and two brothers, Claud Raymond and Leslie. Survivors
include a dear friend, Helen Salzman, Ozark, and her children, Garon, Nanette and
Renee; his sister, Marcia Haworth and husband Bill of Nixa; and nieces and nephews. A
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Friday in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, with Dr. Kerwin
Russell officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Donations may be made to the Ozark Senior Center.
AND
Painter, Ray K.
16 Dec 1923 - 29 Dec 2003 CCH-N 14 Jan 2004
Ray K. Painter, 80, Ozark, died Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 at Christian Health Care
East, Springfield. He was born Dec. 16, 1923 to Jake and Stella (McDaniel) Painter.
Painter was a descendant of the Jacob Painter family that came to Springfield in 1831. He
graduated from Nixa High School in 1943, and was a charter member of James River
Chapel Church of Christ in Nixa. Painter worked for O'Riley General Hospital during
World War II. He was trained as a Dental Laboratory Technician by A.R. Herman, and
worked for numerous dentists, including Dr. Victor Wood, Nixa, Dr. Billy Rozell and Dr.
Kerwin Russell of Ozark. He served on the board of the Ozark Senior Center and was
president when they moved into their building just off the square. He also delivered
meals-on-wheels for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Norma
Inman; and two brothers, Claud Raymond and Leslie. Survivors include a dear friend,
Helen Salzman, Ozark, and her children, Garon, Nanette and Renee; his sister Marcia
Haworth and husband Bill, Nixa; nieces; and nephews. A graveside service was held at 2
p.m. Jan. 2, 2004 in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, with Dr. Kerwin Russell officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Donations may
be made to the Ozark Senior Center. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Painter, Stella F. (McDaniel) 14 Apr 1892 - 24 May 1971 CCR 27 May 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Maggie Elizabeth (Herndon) Painter; married Jake
Painter 22 Oct 1880 - 12 Jun 1971]
Mrs. Stella F. Painter, 79, a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died at
12:45 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was a member of James
River Chapel Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Jake, of the home; three sons,
Claude R. Painter, of Branson, Ray K. Painter of Nixa, and Leslie E. Painter, Vinita,
Okla; two daughters, Mrs. Norman Inman, Independence and Mrs. Marcia Haworth of
Nixa; 11 grandchildren and a brother, Earl McDaniel, Nixa. Funeral services were at 2

p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Memorial Cemetery.
Painter, Tobe William, Sr. 27 Sep 1925 - 27 Aug 1979 OH 30 Aug 1979 p1
[Note: married 14 Feb 1948 CCM Leota Mae Long; includes photo of accident]
Tobe Painter, Sr., 53, Morrisville, was killed Monday morning when an MFA
grain truck he was driving road off U.S. 65 a mile and a half south of the EE intersection.
Deputy Sheriff Orville Danderson said it was believed Painter fell asleep as there were no
skid marks. He said the truck sheared off about 15 feet of guardrail and traveled about
250 feet after it left the highway. The camera is pointing north. Among those surviving
Mr. Painter are his wife, Leota; a daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Branstetter and a son, James.
both of Nixa. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Bolivar.
Palangi, Doris Anne (Todd) 2 Aug 1941 - 19 Jul 2004 CCH-N 28 July 2004
Doris Anne Palangi, 62, West Plains, died Monday, July 19, 2004 in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born August 2, 1941 in Rogersville, the daughter of Clyde "Bill"
and Lotha "Peggy" (Bench) Todd. Doris was of the Church of Christ faith. She graduated
from Nixa High School in 1959. Doris served her country in the U.S. Air Force.
Survivors include: her son, Kerry Palangi and wife Elizabeth, West Plains; two
daughters, Julie Palangi, Colorado Springs, and Peggy Evans and husband Joel, West
Plains; two grandchildren, Tonya and Alex Palangi, West Plains; her brother, Charles
Todd and wife Mary, Willard, and her sister, Donna Ross and husband Robert, West
Plains. She was preceded in death by her parents. A graveside service was held at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21 in McHaffie Cemetery. Visitation was from 10 a.m.-noon that day in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Palmer, Douglas Arthur 25 Aug 1960 - 19 Jul 2001
Douglas Arthur Palmer, 40, Ozark, passed away Thursday morning, July 19,
2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center. His family includes his wife of 23 years,
Jerri; son, Jeremy, both of the home; parents, Sherman and Marty Palmer, Springfield;
six brothers, Floyd Palmer, Dennis Palmer, Larry Palmer, Gary Mike Palmer, Terry J.
Jones and Charlie Palmer; stepfather, Roger Brown; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,
nephews and friends. Doug was a hard worker and a perfectionist in everything he did.
His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and he was an avid pool player. He participated in
the BCA tournament in Las Vegas. He was dedicated to his family and friends and will
be missed greatly by all. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 28, in
East Side General Baptist Church, 1606 N. Oak Grove Avenue, Springfield.
Refreshments will be afterward in the fellowship hall.
Palmer, Edwin E. 5 May 1925 - 4 Dec 1987 OH 10 Dec 1987
[Note: married Helen]
Edwin E. Palmer, 62; of Springfield, died at 11:32 p.m. Friday in St. John's
Regional Health Center. Services for Mr. Palmer were held Monday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Dean Baldwin officiating. Masonic services
followed. Burial with military rites was in the Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Palmer
was a native of Ash Grove and a longtime resident of Springfield. He was a retired

foreman for Ash Grove Cement Company, and a Coast Guard Veteran of World War II.
He attended Crestview Nazarene Church, and was a member of Henderson Masonic
Lodge No. 477, Rogersville. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a son, John L., Fordland;
a daughter, Donna Hamilton, Springfield; four brothers, Charles and Phillip, Springfield,
Roscoe, Nixa, and Walter, Battlefield; three sisters, Helen Jones, Morrisville, and Mary
Brewer and Shirley Bench, both of Springfield; four grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild.
Palmer, Eva A.
1879 - 16 Sep 1969 CCR 18 Sep 1969 p4
Mrs. Eva A. Palmer, 90, a resident of Walnut Shade most of her life, died at 4
p.m. Tuesday at Aurora Community Hospital. She was a member of the Walnut Shade
Baptist Church. Survivors include two step-sons, Morgan Palmer, Forsyth and Hanson
Palmer, Arlington, Tex. and two step-daughters, Mrs. Lunda Ingenthron, Ozark and Mrs.
Elsie Bookout, Branson. Graveside services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Walnut
Shade Cemetery with the Rev. Albert Gray officiating. Services were under the direction
of Harris of Ozark.
Palmer, Hanson 26 Jan 1891 - Jan 1972 CCR 27 Jan 1972 p4
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ingenthron received word Friday of the death of her brother,
Hanson Palmer, 81, of Arlington, Texas. Funeral services and burial were there Saturday
morning. Survivors are his wife of the home; two daughters, Rosetta and Cleo; a son,
Herschel of Miami, Okla.; one grandchild; a sister, Mrs. Elsie Bookout of Branson; and a
brother, M. E. Palmer of Forsyth. Mr. Palmer, a teacher of business administration, taught
for several years at Lambuth College, Jackson, Tenn. and the college at Durant, Okla.
Palmer, Josephine (?) Johnson d 15 Jun 2005 SN-L 17 Jun 2005
Josephine Johnson Palmer, of Ozark, formerly of Walnut Shade, mother of
Charles and Betty Johnson, died June 15. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Saturday,
June 18, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, in the funeral home.
Palmer, Laura Lou (Hodges) 27 Dec 1901 - 12 Feb 1997
Lora Hodges Palmer, 95, Clever, died at 10:35 a.m. Wednesday, February 12,
1997, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. Mrs. Palmer retired from Barney’s
Jewelry Store, Indianapolis, Indiana, as a credit manager after 30 years of service. She
moved back to Clever in 1962. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Clever.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. and Della Fugitt Hodges; five
brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by; one brother, Willie H. Hodges of
Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, February 15, 1997, in the Wise Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Lawing
officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Visitation will be
from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Friends may call after noon today
at their convenience. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clever First Christian
Church. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 14, 1997}. Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.

Palmer, Martha Evaline 7 Mar 1906 - 16 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
Martha Evaline Palmer, 83, of Springfield, died May 16 at Cox Medical Center
North after an extended illness. Services for Mrs. Palmer were held May 19 in the RaganThieme Funeral Home North with the Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery. Born in Melborne, Mrs. Palmer had lived in Springfield
for most of her life. She worked for many years in the garment industry, and was a
longtime member of the Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church. She also was an active
member of the Royal Neighbors, the Navy Mothers Club, the VFW Auxiliary, the
Grandmothers Club, and other groups. ; She was married to Jesse W. Palmer in 1924. Mr.
Palmer preceded his wife in death in 1955. Survivors include three sons, Jesse, Norton;
Kansas, James and Sherman, both of Springfield; four daughters, Pauline Tate,
Springfield, Alice Mitchell, Fenton, Michigan, Frances Jean Plaster, Rogersville, and
Veda May Casselman; Springfield; a brother; six sisters; 26 grandchildren; and 33 greatgrandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to tile American Cancer Society
Palmer, Roscoe Glendale 6 Jun 1922 - 16 Nov 2004
SN-L 18 Nov 2004
Roscoe Glendale Palmer was born June 6, 1922, in Salina, Okla., the son of John
Judson and Gertrude Mae Palmer. He passed away quietly in his home in Nixa
surrounded by family on Nov. 16, 2004. He served in the U.S. Army during World War
II with the Timberwolves 104th infantry division where he received a purple heart, as
well as other medals. He retired from the Army Reserves after a lifetime of service. He
was a lifetime member of VFW Post 3404 in Springfield. Mr. Palmer worked for City
Utilities in Springfield, retiring in June of 1982, after 31 years. He was a member of the
Church of Christ. Roscoe and Alma Arveda Parsons were married on Aug. 12, 1947. He
was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and six brothers. Survivors include his
wife, Alma; five daughters, Saundra A. Looney of Hollister, Sheryl J. Lathem and Doug
of Broken Arrow, Okla., Cindy A. Cornog and Bill of Nixa, Rose M. Fredrick and Don of
Kissimmee, Fla., and Melody K. Stout and Ron of Springfield; a special granddaughter
whom they raised, Michelle Melton Warren and Dion of Nixa; 12 other grandchildren; 17
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Bench and Mary Brewer; a brother, Phillip
Palmer and Norma, all of Galloway; two sisters-in-law, Norma L. Palmer of Battlefield,
and Florence Palmer of Springfield; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery with military honors. No
visitation will be held. Visitors will be welcomed in the family home. In lieu of flowers,
please donate to St. John's Hospice, 1378 E. Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65804, the
Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton Road, Springfield, MO, 65803, or to the charity of
your choice.
Palmerton, Corrine (French) 16 Sep 1913 - 4 Jan 2005 SN-L 6 Jan 2005
Corrine French Palmerton, 91, daughter of the Rev. Earl French and Bessie
Caughron French, died peacefully in her sleep January 4, 2005, in Maranatha Manor,
Springfield, Missouri. Born in Boaz in 1913, she moved to Springfield in 1925 when her
father became pastor of East Avenue Baptist Church. In 1934 she married Roger W.
Palmerton. They were married 60 years until his death in 1995. She remained a

Springfield resident except for the years during World War II when she accompanied her
husband while he served with the Army Corps of Engineers. She was active for more
than 30 years in PTAs at Ritter, Reed, Central and Hillcrest schools, and later active in
the Ritter Extension Club and Saturday Club. A member of Hillcrest Presbyterian
Church, she taught the adult Sunday School class for many years and also served as
Deacon and Elder. The volunteer project dearest to her heart was Meals on Wheels. She
was a founding member, guiding its establishment in Springfield in 1971 and serving as
Charter President. She served as a volunteer in the office and delivered meals to the
homebound. Gardening was another one of her interests. She and her husband maintained
a vast and varied garden and derived much pleasure from their gardening projects. She
will be remembered as a wonderful mother to her five children. She is preceded in death
by her parents, husband, and a sister, Mae Wollard. She is survived by two sons, Fred
Palmerton and wife Rae Jean, Springfield, and John Palmerton, Vicksburg, Miss.; three
daughters, Ann Pemstein and husband Ron, Tucson, Ariz., Mary White and husband
John, Independence, Mo., and Jo Lynne Palmerton, Springfield; 10 grandchildren; Sheri
Hargadine, Diana Howell, Melissa Pack, Lesley Dill, Gary, John, and Fred Palmerton,
Greg and Chris Gilmore, and Daniel Pemstein; and nine great-grandchildren, Sam
Hargadine, Conrad, Ashley, Skylar, Haley, and Walker Palmerton, Kendall and Katherine
DeBerry, and Payton Dill. She is also survived by a brother, Earl French, Jr.,
Westminster, Calif.; four nieces; and one nephew. Funeral services are 3 p.m. Friday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with the Reverend Kent Hollingsworth officiating.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Hillcrest Presbyterian Church or Meals on Wheels, Inc.
Parham, Brooke Ann 13 Sep 1988 - 13 Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: Daughter of Richard and Lisa Parham]
Brooke Ann Parham, infant daughter of Richard and Lisa Parham, formerly of
Ozark, died at birth Sept. 13 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Graveside services for Brooke
were held Saturday in the McCauley Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Parham, Gertrude Irene (Eberle )Chronister 27 Apr 1884 - 20 Apr 1970 CCR 26
Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Albert Charles & Elizabeth (Eli) Eberle; married 22 Feb 1903 John
W. Chronister 1879 - 1908; married 13 Nov 1938 R. E. Parham]
Funeral services for Gertrude Irene Parham, 85, a former resident of Sparta, were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev, James Angel
officiating, Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery. She died at 3:30 a.m. Monday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital, following a lingering illness. Survivors include one
daughter, Mrs. A. C. Cummings of Springfield and one sister, Mrs. Evelyn Nicholson of
Springfield.
Paris, Kathryn Verl (Warf) 28 Jan. 1905 – 12 Feb. 1995 CCH-N 15 Feb. 1995
Kathryn Verl Paris, 90, of Sparta, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 1995, in her home. She
was born Jan. 28, 1905, in Hillsboro, Ill., the daughter of Leroy and Mary Dessinger
Warf. In 1989 she moved to the Ozarks from Iowa to be near her son. She was a member

of Faith Lutheran Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Lee C. Paris, in 1948; her second husband, Jack Buck; a daughter, Helen Virginia
Conner; a brother, Glen Warf; and three sisters. Survivors include her son and his wife,
Lee and Bonnie Paris, Sparta; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Andrew Spallek officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Park, Bessie (Ellingsworth) 6 Aug 1888 - 2 Jun 1960
CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Adeline (Cox) Ellingsworth; married Luther Park]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Park, 71, a lifelong resident of Highlandville,
who died at her home there last Thursday morning were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial was in Troy Cemetery [sic - actually in Tory
Cemetery] under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A member of Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church, Mrs. Park is survived by her husband, Luther L. Park; a son,
Manford Park of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Lina Gonce of Highlandville; a brother,
Merritt Ellingsworth of Highlandville; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Park, Clifton F. 4 Jan 1896 - Jun 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
[Note: Son of Samuel W. & Bettie Park]
Rites were pending Tuesday for Clifton F. Park, 83, Springfield, Rt. 5; brother of
Mrs. Della Waggoner of Ozark. Mr. Park died Monday in Springfield Osteopathic
Hospital after a short illness.
Park, Ernest Manford 17 Dec 1910 - 1 Oct 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Luther & Bessie (Ellingsworth) Park; census records and tombstone give
surname Park]
Ernest Manford Parks, 62, of Highlandville, died about 1 p.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Parks was a lifelong resident of the
Highlandville community. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lena Gonce of Springfield.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at Tory
with the Revs. Howard Blevins and H. J. Crosby officiating. Burial followed in the Tory
Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Park, Luther L., Rev. 12 Apr 1885 - 2 Dec 1967 CCR 7 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Samuel W. & Bettie Park; married Bessie Ellingsworth 6 Aug 1888 - 2 Jun
1960]
The Rev. Luther L. Park. 82, Highlandville, a retired Missionary Baptist minister,
died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday on Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mr. Park is survived by his
wife Minnie; a son, Manford, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Lena Gonce, Springfield; his
step-mother, Mrs. Florence Park, Ozark; a brother, Clifton, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs.
Mildred Glenn, Springfield, Mrs. Ethel Glenn, Cashmere, Wash. and Mrs. Della
Waggoner, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Highlandville Baptist
Church. The Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiated with burial in Tory Cemetery west of
Highlandville under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Park, Lillie Mae (Farwell) 3 Oct 1873 - 3 Jan 1951 CCR 18 Jan 1951

[Note: Daughter of Corydon James. & Nancy Agnes (Hamil) Farwell; married 22 Mar
1896 Joseph B. "Joe" Park 6 Feb 1871 - 11 Nov 1935]
Mrs. Lillie M. Park was born on October 3, 1873 in the State of Iowa, and passed
away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Basil Allred of near Sparta, on January 3, 1951.
She had been in ill health for the past several months. Mrs. Park had been a resident of
the Sparta community for 35 years. She had been a member of the Methodist church for
the past fifty years. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Allred; a foster son, Almus; a
granddaughter, Mrs. Neal Short of Sparta; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles
Farwell of Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Stevens of Sparta and Mrs. Cora Stinnett of
Garrison. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Sparta Christian Church
with Rev. Warren Davenport officiating. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Park, Minnie Ellen (?) Zeigler Blevins 15 Nov 1883 - 1 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: married first William H. Zeigler 17 Jun 1885 - 7 Oct 1944; married 13 Sep 1957
Rile L. Blevins 12 Dec 1881 - 19 Sep 1962; married 13 Aug 1963 Luther Lee Park 12
Apr 1885 - 2 Dec 1967; buried under the name Zeigler]
OZARK - Mrs. Minnie Zeigler Blevins Park, 89, died at 6:50 p.m. Thursday at
the home of a son, Harold Zeigler, near Highlandville. She had been a resident of
Christian County since 1931 and was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church.
Mrs. Park is survived by five sons, Vernie of Branden, Fla., Donald of New Castle, Pa.,
Harold of Highlandville, Dale of New Castle, Pa., and Kenneth of New Castle, Pa.; six
daughters, Mrs. Edith Orr of Meridan, Kan., Mrs. Helen Feltner, of Melvern, Mrs. Hazel
Howell of Bremerton, Wash.; Mrs. Lucille Dye of Highlandville, Mrs. Ruth Wolf of
Walnut Shade and Mrs. Virginia David of Bremerton, Wash,; 50 grandchildren, several
great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Arrangements were announced by
Harris of Ozark.
Parker, Carolyn Sue (Cutbirth) 13 Nov 1938 - 5 May 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
Carolyn Sue Parker, age 59, of Highlandville, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998 in her
home. She was born November 13. 1938, in Highlandville, and was the daughter of Frank
and Alta (Ellingsworth) Cutbirth. She was united in marriage on November 25, 1966 to
G.L. Parker. Mrs. Parker was employed by Third Street Sportswear in Ozark. She was
preceded in death by her parents and :a son, Jimmy Good. Survivors include: her
husband, G. L. Parker, a daughter. Janice Marie Good,. Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Carry Sue
Shanahan and her husband Bill, Houston, Texas, two grandsons, Jeremy and Joshua
Good, Kentucky; a step-grandson, Joshua Deringer, Houston, Texas, two sisters, Linda
Cochran and Ruby Blevins both of Nixa,. a brother, Jack Allen Cutbirth, Carthage; nieces
and nephews. A memorial service was 7:00 p m Thursday, May 7, 1998 1998 in Adams
Funeral home. Nixa, with Rev. James Blevins officiating.
Parker, Charles G. 2 Oct 1918 - 12 Feb 1999 CCH-N 24 Feb 1999
[Note: married 13 Aug 1946 Pauline Gum]
Charles G. Parker, age 80, of Ozark, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born Oct. 2, 1918 in Anderson. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II, and on Aug. 13, 1946 he and Pauline Gum were married. Mr.

Parker retired in 1991 from Empire District Electric as Supervisor. He had worked for the
company fifty years. Mr. Parker was an avid Ham Radio Operator using the call letters
WOULF. He attended Eastern Gate Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife of fiftytwo years, Pauline; a daughter and son-in-law, Penny and John Coleman, III, Springfield;
two granddaughters, Shelby Thomas and Andrea Coleman, both of Springfield; a sisterin-law, Faye Parker, Neosho; and other relatives and friends. Two brothers, Henry and
Harold Parker preceded him in death. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with M. E. "Fitz" Fitzpatrick officiating. Burial was in
Union Cemetery, east of Anderson.
Parker, Glenn V. 10 Nov 1903 - 26 Jun 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: married Edna]
Graveside services for Glenn V. Parker, 69, Deltona, Fla. were held last Saturday
in Greenlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Perry Rowland officiating. Burial was under
direction of Greenlawn of Springfield. Mr. Parker, formerly of Springfield, died June 26
in a Sanford, Fla. hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Edna; one son,
Arthur, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Leonard Thomas, Springfield and two grandchildren.
Parker, John 1856 - 18 Dec 1954 CCR 18 Dec 1954 p4
John Parker, 88, sheriff of Stone County from 1906 to 1912 and from 1935 to
1939, died Sunday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Flora Hays, route 1, Billings.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Wright Chapel church northeast of
Hurley, with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the Wright Chapel Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Pallbearers were Sheriff Clay Hodges
of Ozark, Jack and Tommy Walker, Keith Fugitt, Arthur Thomas and Henry Simmons.
Parker, Judy (King) 27 Oct 1954 - 10 Oct 2004
SN-L 19 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Samuel H. & Judy King; married Dale Parker]
Judy (King) Parker went home to her Lord on October 10, 2004, at 7 p.m. in St.
Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Okla., after a long battle with leukemia. She was born in
Anthony, New Mexico, on October 27, 1954. A memorial was held at The Home Garden
Church of Christ in Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her father, Samuel H.
King. She is survived by her husband, Dale, and stepchildren, Matthew and Rachel. Judy
was also the centerpiece of a loving family which included a grandmother, Lena King, of
Marshfield; mother, Judy (King) Benefiel and husband, Zane, of Battlefield; two sisters,
Carol Loomis of Osceola, and Shirley McCann of Springfield; two brothers, Sam King of
Springfield and Kenny King of Republic; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins. Judy graduated Valedictorian from Clever High School in 1972.
After graduating from the St. John's School of Nursing in Springfield, Missouri, Judy
dedicated her life to caring for others. Donations may be made to the charity of your
choice.
Parker, Lona Myrtle (Estes)
1894 - 20 Jan 1956
CCR 2 Feb 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Lona Myrtle Estes Parker, 61, who died Jan. 20 at her
home in Galena, were held Jan. 22 in the Galena Community Church with Rev. R. W.

Forbis officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. She was a member of the Christian Church at Fayetteville, Ark.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard H. Parker; two sons, John E. Parker of Crane and
Hobart d. Parker of Crane, a sister, Mrs. Effie Weeks of Galena; three grandchildren; and
a niece, Mrs. Mary Ann Rice of Nixa.
Parker, Paula Ann 1967 - Dec 1972OH 7 Dec 1972 p3
[Note: Daughter of & Judy (Reid) Parker]
LEBANON - Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Colonial
Chapel here for Paula Ann Parker, 5-year-old daughter of Mrs. Judy Parker of Lebanon.
Survivors other than her mother, include a sister, Lisa Leann of the home; maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Reid of Lebanon; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen
Parker of Grovespring; a great grandfather, Jeff Holder of Sparta; and paternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Eva Parker of Lebanon, Officiating at the services Saturday was the
Rev. Dean Rhoades, with burial in Mt. Rose Memorial Park.
Parks, Almus “Dick” 4 Mar 1908 - 17 Jun 1975 OH 26 Jun 1975 p10
[Note: married Dean Bilyeu 1 Dec 1911 - 22 May 1964; married second Juanita]
OLDFIELD - Services for Dick Parks, 67, Oldfield were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. Earl Welcher officiating. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Parks died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness.
AND
Parks, Almus “Dick” 4 Mar 1908 - 17 Jun 1975 OH 10 Jul 1975 p8
Funeral services for Almus Dick Parks, 67, of Oldfield, were conducted Saturday,
June 21 at the Harris Funeral Home in Ozark. Mr. Parks died at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June
17 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He had suffered from a heart condition since
August 1974. Bro., Earl Wilcher officiated and burial was in McCoy Cemetery. Mr.
Parks resided in Sparta and Ozark until he moved to the Mound Community nine years
ago, He was a member of the Mound Fundamental Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Juanita Parks; a step-son, Brent Hall, Oldfield; a twin sister, Mrs. Mae
Venable, Loveland, Colo.; a foster sister, Mrs. Nona Alred, Sparta; and sic step
grandchildren.
Parks, Dean (Bilyeu) 1 Dec 1911 - 22 May 1964
CCR 28 May 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Wyatt Benton and Mary Lydia (Bodenhammer) Bilyeu, Jr.; married
Dick Parks]
Mrs. Dean Parks, 52, Route 1, Ozark, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and Ozark
communities, died Friday afternoon in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. A
member of the Victory Baptist Church, she is survived by her husband, Dick; three
sisters, Mrs. Eural Fuller, Route 2, Ozark, Mrs. Hilma Brumley, Route 1, Ozark.
Parks, Juanita (Allen) 19 Aug 1917 – 9 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
Juanita Parks, 78, of Oldfield, died Monday, Oct. 9, 1995, in Life Care Center,
Plano, Texas. She was born Aug. 19, 1917, in Tarkio, and was the daughter of Ira and
Lula Allen. Her parents preceded her in death, as well as a brother, Basil Allen. Mrs.

Parks was a member of Mound Fundamental Baptist Church. Survivors include: A son,
Brent Hall, and his wife, Louella, Frisco, Texas; six grandchildren, Penny Gaston,
Denton, Tx., Kerry Hall and James Hall, Little Elm, Tx., Jeanetta Hall, Dicky Hall and
Janet Hall, all of McKinney, Tx.; four great-grandchildren, Cindy and C.R. Woolman,
and Tauni and Jaymie Hall; six sisters, Kathleen Welch, Springfield, Gwen Ott, Nixa,
Garnett Burrell, Alberta, Alabama, Janice Hodkinson, K.C., Lea Taylor, Monroe,
Louisiana, and Marjie Frontz, Beeville, Tx. Services were held Friday, in Adams Funeral
Home, with Pastor Bob Martens officiating. Burial was at Hall Cemetery.
Parmer, Rosa May ( ?) Raubs 11 May 1874 - 3 Jul 1958 CCR 10 July 1958 p4
[note: John A. Raub 2 Feb 1894 - 25 Feb 1958 bur in Oak Ridge/Martin Cem is listed
as husband of Bessie, therefore, must be son of Rosa May and Clifford Raubs also buried
there is son of John A. Raubs, according to Chaffin Funeral Home records; Rosa May’s
second husband, David Parmer, died in 1936]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Mae Parmer, 84, who died Thursday, July 3 at a
rest home near Forsyth, were held Sunday, July 6 at 2 p.m. in the Oak Ridge Church with
Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a lifelong resident of the Oak Ridge
community in southern Christian county. Her husband, David Parmer, preceded her in
death as did a son and a daughter. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Bessie
Raubs and several nieces and nephews.
Parnell, Wayne F., Sr. 19 Feb 1901 - 11 Jan 1977 OH 13 Jan 1977 p8
[Note: married Beatrice]
ROGERSVILLE -Services for Wayne F. Parnell, Sr., 75 of Route 3, Rogersville,
were at 2 p.m. Thursday in Crestview Church of the Nazarene in Springfield, with the
Rev. Luther Paris officiating. Burial was in Hall town Cemetery under direction of Marsh
of Rogersville. Mr. Parnell died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday in his home after a short illness. A
retired farmer, he was a member of Crestview Church. He is survived by his wife,
Beatrice; a son, Wayne, Jr. of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Audry Misemer, Halltown and a
grandchild.
Parr, William L. 3 Feb 1882 - 15 Apr 1961 CCR 20 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Son of Peter Lawrence & Margaret Jane (McCoy) Parr; married Ella Moody]
Funeral services for William L. Parr, 80, of Ozark who died Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev.
Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery. He was a retired carpenter, a
lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of the Christian Church. Survivors
are a son, R. J. Parr of Fullerton, Calif., three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hazeltine and Mrs.
Thelma Shultz, both of the state of California and Mrs. Mildred Stacey of Harrison, Ark;
a sister, Mrs. Ray Hazeltine of 526 East Meadowmere in Springfield; nine grandchildren
and a great grandchild and a step-sister, Mrs. Pearl Kline of Springfield.
Parsel, Cindy Lee (Stewart) 2 Sep 1958 - 2 Mar 2005 SN-L 5 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Noland & Virginia (Graham) Stewart; married 20 Oct 1979 Keith
Parsel]

Cindy Lee Parsel, age 46, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2005, in
her home. She was born September 2, 1958, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of
Noland and Virginia Graham Stewart. Cindy attended Kickapoo High School and
graduated from Glendale in 1976; she attended OTC being certified as a Surgical
Technician; a graduate of Vatterott College and had worked for St. John's Regional
Health Center, Cox Health Systems, and most recently at the Ferrell-Duncan Clinic as a
medical assistant. On October 20, 1979, Cindy and Keith Parsel were united in marriage.
Survivors include her husband, Keith Parsel, Nixa; her daughter, Courtney Parsel, Nixa;
her parents, Noland and Virginia Stewart; a sister, Nola Kay McCandless and husband,
Dean, Springfield; two brothers-in-law, Brian Parsel, Columbia, and Emmett Parsel,
Elkhead; a sister-in-law, Sherry and Jerry Benton of St. Louis; and several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Louis and Earlean Parsel; her
grandparents, Esther and Roy Graham; and her grandmother, Blanche Stewart. Cindy was
a great mother. She loved helping people of all ages. Cindy also loved animals, often
taking in strays. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Parson, George J. 5 May 1904 - 2 Dec 1966
CCR 8 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: married Mary Lee 19 Apr 1916 - 2 Jun 1990]
George J. Parson, 62. of Route 2, Rogersville, died Friday, Dec. 2 at 2:32 p.m. in
St. John’s Hospital where he had been a patient since he was found entangled in a fence
near his home 4 1/2 miles northeast of Ozark the previous day. Mr. Parson is thought to
have suffered a recurrence of a stroke which caused his retirement from a position as
regional manager for American Bakeries in 1961. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lee;
and two daughters, Cheryl and Gina of the home; two brothers, Lester Parson and Ward
Parson, both of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs. Howard (Ruth) Ruth of Springfield. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Ivan Coyle
officiating, Burial was in Pembina Cemetery near his home.
Parson, Joe H. 1872 - 9 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: married Carrie]
Joe H. Parson, 76-year-old resident of Christian county, died Monday morning at
the Hagewood hospital at Ozark. Mr. Parson was born in Virginia but came to Missouri
at the age of 14. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Carrie Parsons of the home near Ozark;
a daughter, Mrs. Howard Ruth, Christian county; three sons, Ward Parson, Christian
county, Lester Parson, Lebanon, and George Parson, St. Louis; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Chaffin chapel, with burial in
the Kelly cemetery near Pembina, Mo.
Parson, Lester S. 9 Oct 1905 - 15 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: tombstone spells name Parsons, but census and SSDI spells it Parson; Son of
Joseph Henry & Carrie (Cowan) Parson; married Mary Elizabeth Wertacet Feb 1908 - 31
Mar 2003]
Lester S. Parson, 61, died of an apparent heart attack about 2:30 p.m. Monday at
his farm home six miles northeast of Ozark. Mr. Parson, a native of Christian county,
resided a short time in Kansas City and a number of years in Joplin and Lebanon, He was

employed as a driver with Crown Coach Lines. Mr. Parson retired to his farm in 1951.
Survivors are his wife, Betty; one daughter, Miss Lois Parson, Springfield; one brother,
Ward, of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Ruth, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with burial in Pembina Cemetery.
Parson, Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Wertacet) 4 Feb 1908 - 3 Apr 2003 CCH-N 16 Apr
2003
[Note: Daughter of John & Maria Wertacet; married Lester S. Parson 9 Oct 1905 - 15
May 1967]
Mary E. “Betty” Parson, 95, Ozark, died April 3, 2003, in Cox South Hospital.
She was born Feb. 4, 1908, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of John and Maria Wertacet.
Parson was a longtime active member of Ozark Christian Church. Her husband, Lester
Parson in 1967; a brother, John Wertacet; and her parents preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Lois Parson, Springfield; four nieces, and two nephews.
Services were at 10 a.m. April 7 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Donald
O. Brown and Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery.
Parson, Ward 21 Dec 1911 - 11 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
[Note: Son of Joseph & Carrie (Cowan) Parsons; married 1938 Kathryn Wills]
Ward Parson, 79, Ozark, died Wednesday morning, Dec 11, 1991 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec 21, 1991 and was the son of
Joseph and Carrie Cowan Parsons. In 1938 he married Kathryn Wills. He lived in
Christian County throughout his life. He was a farmer and also owned and operated a
service station in Ozark for several years. Survivors include his wife Kathryn; two sons
and daughters-in-law, Arvin and Nancy Parson, Rogersville, and Bill and Patricia Parson,
Nixa; five grandchildren, Brian, Scott and Jodie Parson, Marna Strahl, and Duke
Schupbach; two great grandchildren, Sarah and Brandon Parson; a sister, Ruth Ruth,
Rogersville; five nieces and a host of friends. Services were held Friday in Adams
Funeral Home with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or American
Lung Association.
Parsons, Carrie (Cowan) 5 May 1878 - 7 Aug 1951 CCR 19 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah Jane (Patterson) Cowan; married Joseph Henry
Parsons 6 Oct 1871 - 9 May 1949]
Mrs. Carrie Parsons, 72, lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died Tuesday
afternoon at Haguewood hospital. Mrs. Parsons, who lived on a farm five miles northeast
of Ozark, was the widow of Joe H. Parsons. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Howard Ruth
of Rogersville; three sons, George of St. Louis and Lester and Ward, both of Ozark; five
sisters; a brother and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon
in the Chaffin chapel with William Walker of Springfield officiating. Burial was in
Pembina cemetery.
Parsons, Ethel 21 Sep 1911 - 13 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: married Ralph Parsons]

Ethel Parsons, 81, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., died Jan. 13, 1993 at Thousand Oaks
Health Care. She was born in Clever and had lived in Ontario, Calif., for 50 years, She
was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Parsons, formerly of Nixa. She was a former
Upland, Calif. Schools employee. She was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Ontario and the Upland Women's Club. She is survived by two sons, Gerald F.
Parsons, Thousand Oaks; and Ronald E. Parsons, Lansing, Mich.; four sisters, Hazel
Joplin, Atascadero, Calif.; Helen Crieger, San Clemente, Calif.; Betty Gott, Upland,
Erma Wucherpfennig, Ontario, and six grandchildren. Other relatives include Alma
Palmer, Nixa; Lucille Hawk, Walnut Grove; Freda -Fielder, Springfield and Mary A.
Anderson, Marshfield. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 16 at the First United Methodist
Church Chapel, Ontario. Internment was at Bellevue Memorial Park.
Parsons, Flora E. (?) Dean 11 Mar 1901 - 28 Feb 1976 OH 4 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: married ? Dean; married Hubert Parsons 31 Mar 1903 - 24 Aug 1947 whose first
wife was Marie Morris]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Flora E. Parsons, 74, Nixa will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Wilbur Blansit and Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial
was in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. Parsons died at 4:22 p.m. Saturday in Maranatha Manor,
Springfield after a long illness. Mrs. Parsons formerly owned and operated a restaurant
and dry goods store in Nixa for several years. She was a member of the Assembly of God
Church here. She is survived by a son, James R. Dean, Nixa; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Alma Palmer, Nixa and Mrs. Lucille Hawk, Walnut Grove; a step-son, Charles of Nixa;
and five grandchildren.
Parsons, Hubert 31 Mar 1903 - 24 Aug 1947 CCR 28 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Jonas J. & Iva ( ) Parsons; married Flora E. 11 Mar 1901 - 28 Feb 1976]
Hubert Parsons, 44, of Nixa, employed in Springfield as an electrician for the
Frisco, died at St. John’s hospital Saturday night of injuries received in an auto crash
Thursday on Highway 123 north of Nixa. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock
Wednesday at the Nixa Church of Christ, with burial in Payne cemetery under direction
of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Flora; his
mother, Mrs. Iva Parsons of Nixa; three children, Mrs. Alma Palmer of Springfield, Miss
Lucille Parsons and Howard Parsons, both of the home; two brothers, Ralph and Howard,
of Ontario, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Thelma Barr of Springfield; and a granddaughter,
Saundra Ann.
Parsons, Iva (Keltner) 21 Dec 1875 - 29 Nov 1949 CCR 1 Dec 1949
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Virginia (Hawkins) Keltner; married Jonas J. Parsons 14
Mar 1872 - 8 Apr 1931]
Mrs. Iva Parsons, 73, a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, died Tuesday in
St. John’s hospital in Springfield following an illness of one year. Funeral services were
held this afternoon in the Nixa Church of Christ with Edward Buttrum of Springfield
officiating. Burial was in Payne cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Survivors
are two sons, Howard and Ralph Parsons, both of Ontario, CA; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma
Barr of 2038 N. Broadway, Springfield; a brother, Walter Keltner of Nixa, nine
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Parsons, Jason Chad 13 Nov 1978 - 15 Feb 2002 CCH-N 20 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Mark & Joan Parsons]
Jason Chad Parsons, age 23, of Ozark, died Feb. 16, 2002, from injuries sustained
in an automobile accident. He was born Nov. 13, 1978, in San Diego, Calif. Parsons was
a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle. He was a friend to many and will be deeply
missed. Survivors include: His father, Mark Parsons, Eagle Rock; his mother, Joan
Taylor, Nixa; a sister, Stephanie Parsons, and Clint Reed, Nixa; two brothers, Joshua
Parsons, Ozark, and Jake Parsons, Springfield; his paternal grandmother, Martha O'Neil
and her husband Jack, Kansas City, Kan.; and a niece and nephew, Melissa and Darin. A
graveside service was held on Feb. 18 in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Contributions may be
made to the Chad Parsons Memorial Fund in care of Ozark Bank.
Parsons, Clarence Wesley 5 Jul 1939 - 21 Feb 2005 SN-L 23 Feb 2005
Clarence Wesley Parsons, 65, Springfield, passed away February 21, 2005. He is
survived by wife Billie, of the home; son Robert Parsons and his wife Robin, Fordland;
daughter Angela and her husband John Lorette, Nixa; stepdaughter Karen Moutray,
Brookline; two stepsons, Jeff Adams, Ozark, and Darold Henderson, Springfield;
grandchildren Johnathan, Michael, Matthew, Amber and Tiffani; one greatgranddaughter; one brother, Orville Parsons, Springfield; and lots of friends. Graveside
services are 1 p.m. Thursday at White Chapel Cemetery.
Parsons, Denton J. 1947 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
AND
Parsons, Deborah 1948 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
Double funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5 for Denton J. Parsons, 22 and
his wife, Deborah Parsons, 21, who were killed Saturday morning, Aug. 2, in a one-car
crash west of Bolivar on Hwy. 32. Mr. Parsons was a ministerial student at Southwest
Baptist College, Bolivar, where double services and burial were held Tuesday afternoon,
Mr. Parsons was the nephew of Mrs. Lucille Schupbach of Ozark. [Note: Lucille
Schupbach was daughter of Noah E. & Alpha Foland]
Parsons, Howard
1895 - 22 Mar 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
Howard Parsons, 66 of Ontario, Calif., died at his home there on March 22,
following a year of failing health. He was a native of Nixa, Mo., but had been a resident
of Ontario for 33 years where he was an employee of the General Electric Co. Survivors
include his widow, Mrs. Helen Parsons of the home at 929 S. Vine Street, Ontario; two
daughter, Mrs. J. E. Blake of Colton, Calif. and Mrs. Raymond Corn of Anaheim, Calif;
one brother, Ralph Parsons of Ontario; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held
March 26 at Richardson-Peterson Chapel in Ontario with Rev. Robert F. Dennis
officiating.
Parsons, Jason Chad 13 Nov 1978 - 16 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Mark & Joan Parsons]

Jason Chad Parsons, age 23, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born November 13, 1978 in
San Diego, California. Chad was a loving son, grandson, brother and uncle. He was a
friend to many, and will be deeply missed. Survivors include: His father, Mark Parsons,
Eagle Rock, Missouri; his mother, Joan Taylor, Nixa; a sister, Stephanie Parsons and
Clint Reed, Nixa; two brothers, Joshua Parsons, Ozark, and Jake Parsons, Springfield; his
paternal grandmother, Martha O'Neill and her husband Jack, Kansas City, Kansas; and a
niece and nephew, Melissa and Darin. A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, February 18 in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Contributions may be made to the Chad
Parsons Memorial Fund in care of Ozark Bank.
Parsons, Nola Leota 17 Apr 1917 - 14 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Services for Mrs. Nola Leota Parsons, 61, Mountain Grove, were held March 17
in Mountain Grove. She died March 14 in St. John’s Regional March 14 in St. John’s
Regional Medical Center. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery. A sister, Mrs. Leota
Lemings, Fordland, is among those surviving. (Sic - does say both sisters named Leota)
Parsons, Mary Lee 19 Apr 1916 - 2 Jun 1990 OH 7 Jun 1990
[Note: married 6 Jun 1953 George J. Parsons 5 May 1904 - 2 Dec 1966]
Mary Lee Parson, 74, Shawnee, Okla., died Saturday, June 2, 1990 in the
Presbyterian Hospital, Oklahoma, after a lengthy illness. A former resident of Ozark, she
had lived in Shawnee the past eight years. She was born April 19, 1916 in Grant, Okla.
On June 6, 1953, she married George J. Parsons, who preceded her in death Dec. 2, 1966.
She is survived by two daughters, and sons-in-law, Cheryl and Joan Wright, Shawnee,
Okla., and Gina and Don Moseby Jr., Owasso, Okla.; two sisters and brothers-in-law,
Maggie and Pete Schenck, San Antonio, Texas, and Kathryn and Gayle Mahy, Spring,
Texas; three sisters-in-law, Roma Pearcy, Galveston, Texas, Ruth Ruth, Rogersville, and
Betty Parson, Ozark; one brother-in-law and spouse, Ward and Kathryn Parson; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Roesch Funeral Chapel,
Shawnee, Okla., with Brother Don Moseby Sr. officiating. Graveside services were
Wednesday in Pembina Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Parton, Dora 24 Jul 1893 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
Services for Mrs. Dora Parton, 85, Billings, were held Friday in Meadors Chapel,
Republic with the Rev. Floyd Keith officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery,
Republic. Mrs. Parton died Tuesday morning in St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Springfield after a short illness. Survivors include a son, William K., Republic; four
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Parton, William Kenneth "Ken" 27 Feb 1925 - 8 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: married Wilma]
W.K. "Ken" Parton, 63, of Republic, died Sept. 8 at the home of his son in
Billings, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Memorial services for Mr. Parton were
held Sunday in the Meadors Chapel. The body has been cremated. A World War II Navy
veteran, Mr. Parton was a retired employee of the Southwest Power Association. He was
a member of the National Rifle Association and a well-known area ham radio operator.

Survivors include his wife, Wilma; two sons, Bill, of Palm Bay, Florida, and Tim, of
Billings; two daughters, Susan Green and Patricia Parton, both of Springfield; and three.
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association or to the
Heart Fund.
Paschall, Jewel L. 22 Oct 1901 - Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Paul E. Paschal]l
Jewel L. Paschall, 87, of Bolivar, died at 11:40 a.m. Sept. 16 at Citizen's
Memorial Hospital after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Paschall were held Monday in
the Pitts Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Ken Robinson officiating. Burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery. A resident of Bolivar for the past 42 years, Mrs. Paschall was a
member of the Bolivar First Assembly of God church. She was a past Noble Grand of the
Bolivar Golden Rule Rebecca Lodge #30. She formerly resided in Springfield. She had
operated an antique furniture business with her husband, Paul E. Paschall, before his
preceding her in death in 1973. Mrs. Paschall's survivors include a daughter, Rovena Orr,
Springfield; two sisters, Wanda Hall, Springfield, and Nell Millstead, Des Moines, Iowa;
two grandchildren; Mark Orr, Ozark, and Pauletta Nichols, Springfield; seven greatgrandchildren; three nieces; and a host of friends.
Pascoe, Harrison Burton 1913 - 13 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
[Note: married Oma Belle]
Harrison Burton Pascoe, 78, Ozark, died at 2:54 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was a deacon in the First Baptist Church, Ozark, and had
been a resident of the community for eight years. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Oma Belle; three sons, Lewis Harrison, Greenville, S.C.;
Burton Lynn, Beijing, China; and Lowell, Ozark; one sister, Mildred L. Adams, Monroe,
La.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held in
the Riverview Cemetery, La Grange, Mo., with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating.
Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The family suggests
memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, Ozark, or the Heart Fund.
Pascoe, Lowell K. 12 Apr 1949 - 6 Nov 2003 SN-L 9 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Harrison Burton & Oma Belle (Klusmeier) Pascoe; married 30 Aug 1972
Trudy Rae Brown]
Lowell K. Pascoe, age 54, of Strafford, passed away in his home Thursday, Nov.
6, 2003, following a five year battle with cancer. Lowell was born April 12, 1949, in
Keokuk, Iowa, the son of Harrison Burton Pascoe and Oma Belle Klusmeier Pascoe. His
early years were spent in LaGrange, Mo., graduating from LaGrange High School. In
1967, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served his country from then until 1972, with an
honorable discharge at the rank of E4. After discharge, on Aug. 30, 1972, he was joined
in marriage with Trudy Rae Brown, daughter of Arthur Ray and Lillian Selves Brown of
Canton, Mo. They then moved to Linn, Mo., where Lowell attended Linn Technical
College. In 1974, they moved to Eldon, Mo., and Lowell was employed by Fasco
Industries. By 1980, they were a family of four, and moved to Ozark, Mo. For the next 23
years, Lowell was employed by Lily Industrial Chemical, Inc. as Sales Representative.
Lowell was a devoted person to both his family and his friends, never wavering in his

love and responsibilities. Some could have described him as a "workaholic," but he also
thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends while camping, trailriding,
and just spending time with them. He became a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. He
considered his many customers to be among his cherished friends, and many of them
have remained close to him even during his lengthy illness. Lowell's rule of life was "The
mark of an honest man was when he did the right thing even when no one was around."
He passed this on to his sons and anyone else that he could. He also passed on his sense
of responsibility to his sons by telling them, "I'm the Dad... That's my job." Lowell is
survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Trudy; two sons and their wives, Douglas Ray
and Nicole Heinrichs Pascoe, Ozark, Mo., and Cory Lee and Juli Toler Pascoe, Nixa,
Mo.; his mother, Oma Belle Pascoe, Ozark; two brothers and their wives, Lewis and Judy
Pascoe, Greenville, S.C., and Burton Lynn and Diane Pascoe, Alexandria, Va.; four
sisters-in-law, Caroline Besco, Ozark, Charolette Pepple, Greencastle, Mo., Ruby Kay
Bader and husband Dave, Canton, Mo., and Mary Snyder, Strafford; a brother-in-law,
Jerry L. Brown, Florida; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by
his father, Harrison, and his grandparents, Lewis and Martha Pascoe and Harrison and
Oma Belle Klusmeier. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark.
AND
Pascoe, Lowell K.
12 Apr 1949 - 6 Nov 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003
Lowell K. Pascoe, 54, of Strafford, passed away in his home Thursday, Nov. 6,
2003, following a five-year battle with cancer. Lowell was born April 12, 1949 in
Keokuk, Iowa, son of Harrison Burton Pascoe and Oma Belle Klusmeier Pascoe. His
early years were spent in LaGrange, graduating from LaGrange High School. In 1967 he
enlisted in the U.S. Navy, and served his country from then until 1972, with an honorable
discharge at the rank of E4. After discharge, on August 30, 1972, he was joined in
marriage with Trudy Rae Brown, daughter of Arthur Ray and Lillian Selves Brown of
Canton. They then moved to Linn where Lowell attended Linn Technical College. In
1974, they moved to Eldon and Lowell was employed by Fasco Industries. By 1980,
they were a family of four, and moved to Ozark. For the next 23 years Lowell was
employed by Lily Industrial Chemical, Inc. as a Sales Representative. Lowell was a
devoted person to both his family and his friends never wavering in his love and
responsibilities. Some could have described him as a "workaholic", but he also
thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends while camping, trail riding,
and just spending time with them. He became a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. He
considered his many customers to be among his cherished friends, and many of them
have remained close to him even during his lengthy illness. Lowell's rule of life was:
"The mark of an honest man was when he did the right thing even when no one was
around." He passed this on to his sons, and anyone else that he could. He also passed on
his sense of responsibility to his sons by telling them, "I'm the Dad....That's my job."
Lowell is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Trudy, two sons and their wives;
Douglas Ray and Nicole Heinrichs Pascoe, Ozark, and Cory Lee and Juli Toler Pascoe,
Nixa; his mother, Oma Belle Pascoe, Ozark; two brothers and their wives, Lewis and
Judy Pascoe, Greenville, S.C. and Burton Lynn and Diane Pascoe, Alexandria, Va.; four

sisters-in-law, Caroline Besco, Ozark, Charloette Pepple, Greencastle, Ruby Kay Bader
and husband Dave, Canton, and Mary Snyder, Strafford; a brother-in-law, Jerry L.
Brown, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father,
Harrison, and his grandparents, Lewis and Martha Pascoe and Harrison and Oma Belle
Klusmeier. A graveside service was No. 9, in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, with Reverend
Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hopedale Baptist Church, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Patno, Louis A. 1876 - 21 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
Louis A. Patno, 88, died at 8 a.m. Sunday in his home north of here. A resident of
Chicago most of his life. Mr. Patno came here in 1945. He was a member of United
Presbyterian Church here, and a retired railroad engineer, working many years for the
Nickel Plate Railway in Chicago. Surviving are five step-daughters, Mrs. Opal Smith of
the home, Mrs. Oscar Blom and Mrs. Homer Gott, both of Springfield, Mrs. A. W.
Miller, Bedford Ind. and Mrs. Helene Van Vothmer, Meersburg, Germany; two stepsons,
Paul Davis, Jacksonville, Fla. and Homer Davis, Chicago; and several grandchildren and
13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here
with the Rev. James F. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Patno, Mona (Porter) Davis
5 Apr 1874 - 18 Jun 1960
CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: Chaffin records say her first name was Montie and that she was born in Polk
County, Mo, a daughter of Francis & Elizabeth (Brock) Porter - does not mention the
Frady connection]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mona Patno, 86 of Ozark, who died Saturday, June 18 at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield were held Monday at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at
Ozark with Rev. William C. Porter officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. A resident of the Ozark community, the past several
years, she was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband,
Louis Patno; five daughters, Mrs. Oscar Blom and Mrs. Homer Gott of Springfield, Mrs.
Otto Smith of Ozark, Mrs. A. W. Miller of Bedford, Ind. and Mrs. Helen Von Bothmer of
Meersburg, Germany; three sons, Paul Davis of Amory, Miss., William Davis of
Jacksonville, Fla. and Homer David of Chicago; a brother, Homer Frady of Yoakum,
Texas; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren
Patrick, Benjamin Franklin 10 Jan 1891 - Sep 1975 OH 18 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of John & Susan C. Patrick; married 25 Dec 1913 Ethel Bradford; married
Julia]
Benjamin Franklin Patrick, 84, of 1717 West Grand, died at his home at 8 a.m.
Sunday after a three-month illness. Mr. Patrick was a retired farmer and a resident of
Springfield for the past 15 years. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Surviving
are his wife, Julia; five sons, O. E. “Bud” of Miller, Clyde of Rogersville, Robert of
Chino, Calif., Leon of Spokane, Wash., and Louie of Modesto, Calif.; two daughters,
Mrs. Lula Tennison, Paramount, Calif. and Mrs. Ferrell McGrath, Sacramento, Calif.;
three stepdaughters, Mrs. Wanda Patrick and Mrs. Nadine Plaster, both of Rogersville,
and Mrs. Juanita Allen, Reeds Spring; two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Crume, 2013 Hoffman and

Mrs. Euna Davis, Reeds Spring; 24 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.
Arrangements were under direction of Ralph Thieme.
Patrick, Evelyn (Davis)
1902 - 1951
Mrs. Evelyn PATRICK, 48, of Reeds Springs, died Sunday night in the
sanatorium at Mt Vernon following a lingering illness (Mt Vernon sanatorium was
Primarily for treatment of Tuberculosis) She is survived by her husband, James; four
sons, Donald, Bob, and Junior of the home, and Dan Lee Patrick, of Reeds Spring; two
sisters, Mrs. Iva DAVIS of Crane, and Mrs. Myrtle NASH of the State of CA; three
brothers, Ab, and Paul DAVIS, of Reeds, Spring, and Houston DAVIS, of the state of
OR; and a grandchild. Arrangements are incomplete but services will be held in
Eisenhour Church nine miles East of Galena under direction of Cheatham of Galena.
Contributed by Jim Cochran.
Patrick, Hugh W. 21 Oct 1901 - 2 Jul 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Reece & America (White) Patrick]
Hughie W. Patrick, 71, of Galena, Route _, died of natural causes at his home last
Monday. Mr. Patrick was a farmer and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors
include a brother, James of Spokane; five sisters, Misses Flossie and Maggie, both of
Galena, Mrs. Inez Dickens of Reeds Spring, Mrs. Mildred Morton of Forsyth and Ethel
Brown of Walnut Shade. Services were held last Thursday in the Sixty-Five Community
Church with burial in the Eisenhower Cemetery, under direction of Adams of Ozark
Patrick, James P. 11 Apr 1903 - Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p11
[Note: Son of Reece & America (White) Patrick; married Evelyn Davis 14 Dec 1903 30 Dec 1951]
Services for James P. Patrick, 74, Spokane were at 2 p.m. Sunday at 65 Church
with the Rev. Glenn Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Eisenhour Cemetery under the
direction of Cheatham-Stumpff. Mr. Patrick, a life-long area resident, died at 9:40 p.m.
Thursday in the State Chest Hospital , Mountain Vernon. He is survived by four sons,
Donald and Bob, both of Spokane, Danny of the state of Texas, and James, Jr. of Reeds
Spring; five sisters, Mrs. Ethel Brown, Walnut Shade, Miss Flossie Patrick and Miss
Maggie Patrick, both of Galena, Mrs. Mildred Morton, Forsyth, and Mrs. Inez Dickens,
Reeds Spring, 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Patrick, Jessica Nicole 20 Jan 1993 - 9 Dec 2003 SN-L 11 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Barry and Denie' (Freiden) Patrick]
Jessica Nicole Patrick, 10, of Springfield, passed away Dec. 9, 2003, after a short
illness. She was born Jan. 20, 1993, to Barry and Denie' Patrick. She is survived by her
parents and brother Kristopher, 21, of Nixa; maternal grandparents Pam and Darrell
Throckmorton, Lamar, and Dennis and Jean Frieden, Dardanelle, Ark.; maternal greatgrandparents, Cecil Devine, Lamar, and Ruby Frieden, Lamar; paternal step grandfather,
Jack Wilson, Springfield; paternal grandparents, Joseph and Bev Patrick, Ash Grove;
along with aunts, uncles cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her
loving grandmother, Gwen "Nana" Wilson. Visitation will be held on Dec. 12 from 6 to 8
p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield. In lieu of

flowers, memorials may be made to the Lissencephaly Network, 10408 Bitterroot Ct.,
Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
Patrick, Joseph Melvin 11 Feb 1904 - 20 Sep 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Charles F. & Ella Mae (Roberts) Patrick; married Walcie Dora Stewart 10
Feb 1907 - 22 May 1996]
SPOKANE - Services for Melvin Patrick, 71, of Spokane, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Spokane High School Auditorium with the Revs. Earl and Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Patrick died at
2:30 p.m. Saturday at his home apparently of a heart attack.
AND
Patrick, Joseph Melvin 11 Feb 1904 - 20 Sep 1975 OH 30 Oct 1975 p6
We wish to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, visits, food, prayers, memorial
contributions and every act of kindness that we’ve know nothing about during the loss of
my husband, father and grandfather. It has been impossible to send appreciation cards to
everyone because of the new rules of the postal department - not knowing all the new
routes and box numbers, but every act has been greatly appreciated. Mrs. Melvin Patrick.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Prewitt. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Allen & daughters. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Rogers, Jr. Rodney Patrick.
Patrick, Julia (Friend) 18 Sep 1906 - Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
Mrs. Julia Patrick, 69, of 1717 West Grand, died at 7:15 p.m. Sunday in Cox
Medical Center after a two-month illness. She had lived here the past 15 years, coming to
Springfield from Stone County. Mrs. Patrick was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Wanda Patrick and Mrs. Nadine Plaster, both of
Rogersville and Mrs. Juanita ____ of Reeds Spring; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lula
Tennison, Paramount, Calif. and Mrs. Ferrell McGrath, Sacramento, Calif.; five stepsons, O. E. “Bud” of Miller, Clyde of Rogersville, Robert of Chino, Calif., Leon of
Spokane, Wash., and Louis of Modesto, Calif.; three brothers, Archie Friend of 3005
West State, Springfield, Raymond Friend of Sacramento and Wayne Friend of Grand
Junction, Colo.; 34 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Arraignments were under
direction of Ralph Thieme.
Patrick, Lula Maude (Wade) Glidewell 29 Nov 1888 - 31 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Edgar M.. & Francis Fredonia (Slay) Wade; married first Thomas M.
Glidewell 8 Dec 1879 - 5 Sep 1936; buried under name Glidewell]
We wish to thank all her friends and relatives for their prayers and kindness
during our mother’s stays in the hospital and her passing away. May God bless you.
The Family of Mrs. Maude Patrick.
AND
Patrick, Lula Maude (Wade) Glidewell 29 Nov 1888 - 31 Jan 1975 OH 13 Feb 1975
p9
CRANE - Services for Mrs. Maude Glidewell Patrick, 86, Crane, were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the “65” Church with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating Burial was in Eisenhour
Cemetery under the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. Mrs. Patrick died at 2 a.m.
Friday in Cox Medical Center in Springfield following a short illness. A resident of

Crane for the last 30 years, Mrs. Patrick was a member of the Elsey Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include a son, Ray Glidewell, Reeds Spring; two daughters, Mrs. Marie
Stewart, Chestnutridge an Mrs. Ruby Mae Pritchard, Chino, Calif. and nine
grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Patrick, Maggie Jane 9 Sep 1905 - 26 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of Reece & America (White) Patrick]
Maggie Jane Patrick, 84, of Spokane, died Sept. 26 in her home of a sudden
illness. Miss Patrick was born Sept. 9, 1905, to Reece and America White Patrick. She
was a lifelong resident of this area. She accepted Christ as her saviour at an early age.
She is survived by two sisters, Inez Dickens, of Reeds Spring, and Mildred Morton, of
Forsyth; nine nephews; and five nieces. Preceding her in death were her parents; two
brothers, Hughie and James; three sisters, Rebecca Dickens, Ethel Brown and Flossie
Patrick. Services were held last Friday at the Eisenhour Church of Spokane with the Rev.
James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery, and funeral
arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Patrick, Mettie I. (Brown) 15 Jun 1906 - 28 Mar 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Frances Brown; married 26 Mar 1927 Floyd E. Patrick 14
Oct 1905 - 22 Feb 1991]
Mettie Brown, daughter of Arthur and Frances Brown was born June 15, 1906
and departed this life, March 28, 1876 at the age of 69 years, 9 months and thirteen days.
She was united in marriage on March 26, 1927 to Floyd Patrick whom she leaves to
mourn her passing. Other survivors include 5 sisters; Deuel Armitage of Chestnut Ridge,
Mo., Easel Bass of Blytheville, Arkansas, Mary Mease of Reeds Spring, Mo., Margaret
Epps of Orosi, California and Maxine Maples of Billings, Missouri. Several nieces,
nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. She was a member of the faith Tabernacle
Church of Galena
AND
Patrick, Mettie I. (Brown) 15 Jun 1906 - 28 Mar 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p6
We would like to express our appreciation to all our friends, neighbors and
relatives for flowers, food, prayers and all other expressions of sympathy during our
recent bereavement. Also thanks and appreciation to Ministers, singers, and Escorts. May
God richly bless each and every one of you. The family of Mettie Patrick.
Patrick, Thelma Lucille (Roberts) 25 Oct 1917 - 23 Apr 2001 CCH-N 9 May 2001
Thelma Lucille Patrick, 83, Ozark, passed away Monday, April 23, 2001 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Oct. 25. 1917 in Branson, the daughter of Julius and
Claudia (Casey) Roberts. On July 18, 1957 she and Alvin Patrick were married. He
preceded her in death as well as her parents; a brother, Jack Roberts, and a niece, Anna
Dampier. Mrs. Patrick cooked for Rockaway Beach restaurants before moving to
Christian County. She was employed by Fasco Industries until retirement in 1985.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Tennis, Ozark; a stepson, Eddie L. Patrick, Nixa; a
step-grandson, Mike Patrick, Branson West; a brother, J.C. Roberts, Grovespring; a
niece, Kathy Euler, Republic and a special young friend, Lacey Gregg, Ozark. Funeral

services were Thursday, April 26 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Ozark.
Patrick, Truman M. 31 May 1909 - 17 May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
[Note: Son of John R. & Susan C. Patrick; married first after 1930; married second after
Nov. 1967 Aggie M. (DeLisle) Melton]
Truman M. Patrick, 64, of Route 1, Ozark, died May 17, in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, following a five week illness. Mr. Patrick, a retired employee of Car Shade
Factory of Springfield, was a veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist
Church of Highlandville. He is survived by his wife, Aggie of the home; one daughter,
Mrs. Juanita Arndt of Nampa, Idaho; one grandson; three step-children, Mrs. Zoe Moore
and Mrs. Jane Cummings, both of Highlandville and Richard Melton of Highlandville;
one brother, F. B. Patrick, Rt. 7. Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Crume of
Springfield, Mrs. Eunice Davis of Reeds Spring; 14 step-grandchildren, 4 step great
grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 20, in the First Baptist Church of Highlandville with Revs. Tommy Bilyeu
and Gary Robnett officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville officiating. Burial was in
the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Patrick, Verlin L. 7 Jun 1927 - 13 Sep 1972 CCR 13 Sep 1972 p2 & OH 21 Sep 1972
p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Melvin & Walcie Dora (Stewart) Patrick; married 9 Oct 1947
Luella Glossip]
Ponce de Leon - Funeral services for Verlin L. Patrick, 45, of the Ponce de Leon
area, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Abesville School auditorium, with the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu and the Rev. Joe Hobbs officiating. Burial will be in the Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Patrick died at 6:35 a.m. Wednesday at
his home after an apparent heart attack. He had been a school bus driver for the Galena
school district the past 24 years and was well known as an avid sportsman and in horse
show competition. Surviving are his wife, Luella; a son, Rodney L. Patrick of the home; a
daughter, Mrs. Sherry Allen, Ponce de Leon; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Patrick,
Spokane; a sister, Mrs. Dorothy Pruitt, Spokane; and a granddaughter.
Patrick, Walcie (Stewart) 10 Feb 1907 – 22 May 1996
Walcie Patrick, age 89. of Spokane, died Wednesday, May 22. 1996. in Skaggs
Community Hospital. Branson. She was born February 10, 1907 in Whacky Dam,
Missouri and was the daughter of Lonnie and Mary (Holt) Stewart. On February 13, 1925
she was united in Marriage to Melvin Patrick. Together they operated a grocery store in
Windy City for fifty years. Mrs. Patrick was a charter member of Calvary Baptist Church,
Ponce De Leon. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1957, as well as a son,
Verlin Patrick in 1972; a grandson. Dwayne Prewitt, in 1973: a great-granddaughter,
Angel Allen in 1991; a sister, Glessa Payne; and two brothers, Noel and Delbert Stewart.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Robert “Shorty” Prewitt,
Spokane; three grandchildren, Wanda Rogers. Sherry Allen, and Rodney Patrick; and
four great-grandchildren, Patrick and Cody Rogers, Tim Allen, and Megan Patrick.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. with Rev.
Randy Harwood and Rev. Bill Stewart officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery.
Patten, Murray K. 30 Dec 1900 - 6 Jun 1964 CCR 11 June 1964 p1
[Note: married Hedwig “Hattie” 19 Aug 1904 - 19 Oct 1982]
Murray K. Patten, 63, died in his home at Ozark Saturday afternoon of a heart
attack. A native of Illinois, Mr. Patten moved here in 1954. He is survived by his wife,
Hattie; a son James, Ozark; a daughter, Miss Virginia Patten, Pittsburg, Kan.; his father,
Charles Patten, Greeley, Colo.; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. William T. White officiated and burial
was in Richwood Cemetery.
Patterson, Beatrice Lilly (Chaffin) 2 Jun 1910 - 22 Jan 2007 SN-L 26 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Commodore & Myrtle Chaffin; married 29 Oct 1939 Fred Earl
Patterson]
Beatrice Lilly Patterson, 96, passed away Monday, January 22, 2007, at The
Waterford. Beatrice was born in Christian County, Missouri, to Commodore and Myrtle
Chaffin on June 2, 1910. The second of seven children, Beatrice spent her early years in
Nixa, then moved to Sun Valley, Idaho, in 1934. Beatrice met and married Fred Earl
Patterson on Oct. 29, 1939, in Sugarhouse, Utah. She was baptized in the L.D.S. Church
Dec. 7, 1934. Beatrice and Fred were sealed in marriage on Oct. 13, 1976, in Idaho Falls,
Idaho Temple. They traveled frequently for Fred's job with Standard Oil, living in Long
Beach, Calif., Nevada and Hawaii. After retirement, they bought a home in Springfield,
Missouri. Beatrice was a loving and caring person who helped many family members
through the years. Her mother died when she was twelve, so she and her sister Irene
helped raise her other brothers and sisters. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, and five brothers and sisters. Survivors include a brother, Harold Chaffin
and wife Elfrieda, of Pocatello, Idaho; a sister-in-law, Louise Patterson, of Hailey, Idaho;
and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the
Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Springfield Ward 3, with burial in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Patterson, Bob “Arnold” 23 Sept 1938 - 28 May 2002
Bob “Arnold” Patterson, age 63, was born September 23, 1938 in Rogersville,
Mo. to Clella and Connie Patterson. He passed away May 28, 2002 in his home in
Springfield, Mo. surrounded by his family. Bob was a carpenter and builder, running
B&J Homes Inc. with his wife, Judy. Bob was also a dedicated husband, father and
grandfather. His family was his life. He was preceded in death by his parents and a
grandson, Josh Smith. Bob is survived by his wife, Judy; a daughter, Karen Lauck and
husband Marcus of Springfield; two sons, Dale Patterson of Salem, Wisc., and Bobby
Patterson of Springfield; two stepsons, Kenny Hokanson and wife Nancy, and Stephen
Hokanson, all of Strafford; two brothers, Bill Patterson and wife Bula, and Ward
Patterson and wife Bonita, all of Springfield; two sisters, Marge Hazelwood and husband
Kenneth of Pine Bluff, Ark., and Fern Watson of Stigler, Okla.; 12 grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow

in Springhill Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, May 30, 2002.
Patterson, Cecilia Mana (Ellis) 28 Sep 1929 - 11 Jul 1976 OH 15 Jul 1976 p8
[Note: married John Jacob Patterson 29 Mar 1907 - 2 Oct 1976]
OZARK - Mrs. Cecila Patterson, 46, Ozark, was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield at 6:25 p.m. Sunday after suffering an apparent heart attack in her
home earlier in the day. She had lived in the Ozark community the past eight years.
moving here from Rogersville. Mrs. Patterson was a native of Blackwell, Okla. and was
an employe of the Hagale Garment Company here for the past 10 years. She was also a
member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John; two sons, Melvin of
the home and Clay of Ozark; a step-daughter, Mrs. Melva Sartin, Springfield; five
brothers, Earl and Ted Ellis, both of Blackwell, Okla., Clay Ellis, Rose Hill, Kan., Vern
Ellis, of the state of Washington, Haysville, Kan.; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Howell,
Udall, Kan., Mrs. Lola Heath and Mrs. Nola Newland, both of Blackwell, Okla. and Mrs.
Mary Ann Price of the state of Washington. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements.
Patterson, Efton W. 29 Apr 1909 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
[Note: Son of William R. & Mettie (Melton) Patterson; married Freda]
ROLLA - Services for Efton W. Patterson, 67, of Rolla, Wednesday in Null and
Sons Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Davidson officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Memorial Gardens in Rolla. Mr. Patterson died at 2 a.m. Monday in Phelps County
Memorial Hospital, Rolla, after a short illness. He was a native of Ozark, and was retired
area supervisor of the Missouri Highway Department. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Rolla. Survivors include his wife, Freda; three sons, Gary of Rolls,
Keith of Independence, and Mike of Raytown; two brothers, Wilbur of Joplin and Robert
of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Ella Turner of Ozark and five grandchildren.
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Patterson, Efton W. 29 Apr 1909 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p10
We want to thank our relatives, friends and neighbors for the flowers, visits,
words of comfort and sympathy and cards and prayers. May God Bless each and every
one for every kindness shown during the sickness and death of our brother, Efton W.
Patterson. The Efton W. Patterson Family
Patterson, Florence K. (Hicks) Cutbirth 2 Apr 1885 - 26 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972
p4
[Note: Daughter of ; married 28 Jan 1900 Thomas Andrew “Andy” Cutbirth 8 Oct 1877 7 Aug 1947; married second ? Patterson; buried under name of Cutbirth]
Mrs. Florence K. Cutberth Patterson, 87, of Springfield died at 4 a.m. Friday, May
26, in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Patterson was a lifelong resident of
Christian And Greene Counties. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are
four sons, Roy Cutberth and Durward Cutberth of Springfield, Milton Cutberth of
Marionville and Melvon Cutberth of Castle Rock, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. Hugh
Martin of Fayetteville, Ark. and Mrs. Eula Rose of Greeley, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs.
Myrtle Park, Ft. Morgan, Colo. and Mrs. Villa Mason of Crane; 16 grandchildren, 33
great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00

p.m. Saturday May 27 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. William Riley
officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Patterson, Goldie Roxina (McHaffie) 1 Aug 1914 - 6 Feb 2007 SN-L 8 Feb 2007 &
CCH-N 21 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Cynthia Cornellie (Burks) McHaffie; married
13 Sep 1933 Benjamen Hiram Patterson ? - 14 Jul 1967]
Goldie Roxina Patterson, 92, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday morning,
February 6, 2007, at her home. Goldie was born on August 1, 1914, at Bruner, Mo., to
George Washington McHaffie and Cynthia Cornellie Burks McHaffie, She was a
member of the McHaffie Church all her life and was married to Benjamen Hiram
Patterson on September 12, 1933, and he preceded her in death on July 14, 1967.
Surviving are her three daughters, Barbara Marlin, and husband, Arthur of Sparta, Norma
Groh, and Mary Atchison, both of Rogersville; one brother, Burk McHaffie, of Bruner;
sister-in-law, Ortha McHaffie, of Ozark; grandchildren Heary and Lucille Smith, of
Fordland, Ben and Stephanie Marlin, of Greensboro, N.C.; grandson-in-law Lester
Harvey, of Fordland, Mo.; great-grandchildren Laura Harvey, of Springfield, John
Harvey, of Fordland, Curtis Marlin, of Alba, Okla.; great-great-grandchildren, Theresa,
Jake, Dwight, and Aaron Harding; and several nieces and nephews. Goldie was also
preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers, and a granddaughter, Debby Harvey.
Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday February 9, 2007, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral
Home in Rogersville with burial in the Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8
p.m. today in the funeral home
Patterson, Harvey Herbert 25 Aug 1910 - 17 Jan 1956
CCR 26 Jan 1956 p5
Funeral services for Harvey Herbert Patterson, 45 who died January 17 at his
home northeast of Ozark, were held Friday, Jan. 29 in the Petelo Church, with Rev. Sylva
Howard officiating. Burial was in Casebolt Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. A native of Christian County, he was the son of William G. and Alice
Patterson and lived his entire life on the farm where he died. Survivors are four sisters,
Mrs. Myrtle Phillips, Miss Bertha Patterson, Mrs. Capitola Lassley, all of Rogersville and
Mrs. Roxie Lassley of Yale, Okla; three brothers, Benjamin and John Patterson of
Rogersville and Conrad Patterson of Springfield.
Patterson, Ida May (Reed) 27 Aug. 1899 – 8 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 17 Dec. 1997
Ida May Patterson, age 98, of Sparta, died Monday, December 8, 1997, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born August 27, 1899, in Christian County and was the
daughter of Elijah Barry Reed and Martha E. Cannon Reed. On September 15, 1928, she
married James Allen Patterson. He preceded her in death as did four brothers and a sister.
She lived most of her life in Christian County and was a member of Sparta Church of
Christ. Survivors include three children, Robert Patterson, and Lella Letterman, both of
Sparta, and Paul Patterson and his wife, Joneva, Ozark; five grandchildren, Ronnie
Letterman, Connie Schreiner, Danny and Randy Patterson and Iris Peden; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, December 12, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.

Patterson, J. Conrad “Connie” 1912 - 24 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William Grant & Mary Alice (Leach) Patterson; married Clella Corine
Roller 28 Jan 1917 - 15 Sep 1999]
J. Conrad Patterson, 55, of Springfield was dead on arrival at 6:30 a.m. Saturday
at Springfield Baptist Hospital. He had been suffering from a heart condition. Mr.
Patterson, a native of Christian County. moved to Springfield in 1952. He was a member
of the Dale Street Baptist Church, serving as deacon and church treasurer. He was
employed by City Service Department of Springfield and formerly was a mechanic with
Grove’s Garage and Grisham Motors. Survivors are his wife, Clella; three sons, William,
Ozark, Arnold, Bellflower, Calif. and Ward. Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Fern Watson,
Stigler, Okla and Mrs. Margie Hazelwood, Tulsa; two brothers, Ben and John, both of
Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Phillips, Miss Bertha Patterson, and Mrs. Capitola
Lassley, all of Rogersville and Mrs. Roxie Lassley, Yale, Okla, and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Spring Hill Baptist Church with the Rev.
Alfred Grant officiating, Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Patterson, James Allen 1888 - 30 Jul 1961 CCR 6 Aug 1961 p1
[Note: Married Ida May Reed]
Services for James A. Patterson, 73, Sparta, who died Sunday at the Veterans
Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark,. were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Sparta Church of Christ, of
which he was a member., with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery,
under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Patterson, born in Galloway, had lived 10 years in
Kansas City and had moved to the Oldfield community in 1928. From Oldfield, he
moved to Sparta in 1958. Survivors are his wife, Ida May; two sons, Robert Allen of
Sparta and Paul Edward of Oldfield; one daughters, Mrs. Lella Angus Letterman of
Sparta; five grandchildren and four sisters, Mrs. Clara Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Nora
Stow, 1010 East Monroe, Springfield, Mrs. Jennie Robb of Rogersville and Mrs. Viola
Stone of Salinas, Calif.
Patterson, Jesse Hilton 25 Dec 1884 - 7 Sep 1956 CCR 13 Sep 1956 p 5
Funeral services for Jesse Hilton Patterson, 71, a longtime resident of the Selmore
community, who died Friday, Sept. 7 at Galena, Mo where he had made his home the
past several years, were held Sunday afternoon at the Selmore Baptist Church with Rev.
Ross Carter and Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. His wife, Mrs. Lucy Brown Patterson
preceded him in death in 1936. He was converted at an early age and his membership was
in Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Raymond H. Patterson of Galena,
Mo. and Manhattan, Kan. where he is a professor at Kansas State College and one
brother, Willie Patterson of Ozark.
Patterson, John S. 26 Nov 1875 - 22 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of John Staton & Susan C. (Cox) Patterson; married Maggie Walker 28 Sep
1875 - 13 Feb 1953]
John S. Patterson, one of three surviving organizers of the Missouri Farmers
Association in Christian county, died Wednesday, Aug 22, at the Ozark hospital after a

short illness. He was 75. Born and reared in the Hopedale community north of Ozark, Mr.
Patterson spent his life there, a participating and useful member in all neighborhood
activities whose influence spread through county and state. Just 31 years ago this month
he and a number of his neighbors met in Hopedale Baptist church, the community center,
and organized the Christian County unit of MFA. A couple of years later he was elected
president of the board of directors and held that office until his death. He was also a
member of the board of the MFA Milling Co., the Producers Produce Co., and the State
Board of MFA. Most of his early associates in MFA preceded Mr. Patterson in death,
among them names such as Chapman, Green, Estes, Lane, Smith. So far as Clarence
Whittington, manager of the Ozark Farmers Exchange, can recall, only Matt Shelton and
Haywood Fielden of Hopedale remain of the original group. Long a member of the
Hopedale Baptist church, Mr. Patterson was a deacon at the time of his death. Those who
were associated with him through the years feel that in Mr. Patterson they have lost a
friend. Mr. Whittington, who has been connected with the Ozark Exchange for the past
27 years, states that in all the time he had never, regardless of the difficulties, seen Mr.
Patterson in an angry or unreasonable mood. He was known to all as a pleasant
personality, conscientious in all his business and social dealings. Survivors include his
widow, Maggie, with whom on April 1 of this year he celebrated their 55th wedding
anniversary; one son Stanton, of rural Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Day of the
home, Mrs. Stella Brashers of Republic and Mrs. Fern Davis of Strafford; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at Hopedale church with
the Rev. Wilbur Helle of Competition, and an old family friend, assisted by the pastor,
Rev. Ross Estes, officiating. Interment was made in Hopedale cemetery under direction
of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Pallbearers were Clarence Whittington, Carl Lane,
Caswell Lane, Max Estes, Lester McCafferty, and Ocal McCafferty.
Patterson, John Jacob 29 Mar 1907 - 2 Oct 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: Son of William Grant & Mary Alice (Leach) Patterson; married Cecelia Mana
Ellis 28 Sep 1929 - 11 Jul 1976]
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Patterson, Melvin Lawrence 15 Apr 1954 - 2 Oct 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: Son of John Jacob & Cecelia Mana (Ellis) Patterson]
Services for John Patterson, 69 and his son, Melvin Patterson, 22, both of Ozark,
will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Spring Hill Baptist Church southeast of Rogersville,
with Charles Eakins officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. The father and son were pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital in
southeast Kansas Saturday night after a train collided with their pickup on Highway 160
half a mile east of Cherokee in Crawford County, Kansas.
Patterson, Maggie May (Walker) 28 Sep 1875 - 13 Feb 1953 CCR 19 Feb 1953 p5
Mrs. Maggie May Patterson, born Sept. 28, 1875, the daughter of the late William
and Mary Jane Walker, died Wednesday, Feb. 13 [Sic - should be Friday] at the Burge
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Patterson spent her entire life in Christian
County. She was converted young and at the time of her death was a member of the
Hopedale Baptist Church. April 1, 1895, she married John S. Patterson who preceded her
in death August 22, 1951. On April 1 that year, they had celebrated their 55th wedding

anniversary [sic - although 1895 to 1951 is 56 years]. To this union were born five
children: Alma Day of Ozark, Stella Brashears of Republic, Fern Davis of Strafford,
Norma who died in 1940; one son, Rev. Stanton Patterson of Springfield. Other survivors
are four grandchildren, Ward Day of Springfield; Clifford Day of the Air Force in
England, Sherri Ann and Rickey Patterson of Springfield; one brother, J. E. Gilmore of
Philadelphia,. Pa. and one sister, Mrs. Nannie Lane of Springfield. Services were
conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. Ross Estes at the Hopedale Church with burial in
the cemetery nearby under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Patterson, Mahaleth Jane (?) Kessee 11 Feb 1898 - 21 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
[Note: married Willis Almus Kessee 20 Feb 1893 - 12 Oct 1936; married 4 Feb 1946
James F. Patterson]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Mahaleth Jane (Kissee) Patterson,
76, of Sparta were at 3 p.m. Sunday in Marsh Funeral Home at Rogersville, Burial was in
Springhill Cemetery south of Rogersville. Mrs. Patterson died at 6 a.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center Springfield after a short illness. She was a former Rogersville resident
and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Veda Gray,
Sparta; half brother, Clyde Johnson, address unknown, half sister, Mrs. Bertie Baker,
Lewiston, Idaho; and one grandchild.
Patterson, Mary Geraldine (Landers)
30 Sept 1908 - 31 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Martha Jane (Adams) Landers; married Raymond
Hilton Patterson 17 Oct 1906 - 21 May 1994]
Mary Geraldine Patterson, 93, Nixa, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Monday Dec. 31,
2001, in the Christian Health Care of Nixa from a pro longed illness. She was baptized
and became a member of the Spokane Baptist Church at a very early age. At the time of
her death, Geraldine was a member of South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield.
Geraldine was born on Sept. 30, 1908, to Martha and Frank Landers in Highlandville,
Mo. On March 2, 1929, she was united in marriage to Raymond H. Patterson. From this
union, a son, Raydean H. Patterson, was born. After graduating from Ozark High School,
Geraldine attended Southwest Teachers College, receiving a B.S. in Education. During
her 33-year teaching career, she was a business education teacher at Galena, Exeter,
Reeds Spring, Eminence and Nixa. Geraldine also served as high school principal at
Reeds Spring. She was teaching at Nixa when she retired in 1969. After retirement,
Geraldine and her husband were the Grolier Book sales team for southern Missouri. They
also enjoyed traveling in their Winnebago with the Ozark Winnebago Club where
Geraldine was named the “Best Dart Thrower in the State.” Geraldine was a longtime
member of the Galena Eastern Star, # 7, and later a member of the Ozark Eastern Star,
where she held the office of District Deputy Grand Matron. As a member of Delta Kappa
Gamma, Rho Chapter, for many years, she served a term as president. Geraldine was also
a member of the Pleiades Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem for more than 50 years.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband on May 21, 1994; two sisters, Alta
White and Opal McLean. She is survived by her son, Raydean II. Patterson and wife
Meretta Dean, Port Ludlow, Wash.; two grandsons, Michael H. Patterson and wife Mary
Jo, Reston, Va., and Jeffrey R. Patterson and wife Kristin, Tacoma, Wash.; one greatgranddaughter, Molly Quinn Patterson; one sister, Vernece White, Springfield; and a host

of nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Eastern Star Services. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home with the Rev. Jesse Cunningham and the
Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial will be in the Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Southwest
Missouri Chapter, 1500 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield NewsLeader, January 3, 2002.
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Patterson, Mary Geraldine (Landers) 30 Sep 1908 - 31 Dec 2001 CCH-N 9 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Martha J. (Adams) Landers; married 2 Mar 1929
Raymond Hilton Patterson 17 Oct 1906 - 21 May 1994]
Mary Geraldine Patterson, age 93, of Nixa, died Dec. 31, 2001, in the Christian
Health Care of Nixa from a prolonged illness. She was baptized and became a member of
the Spokane Baptist Church at a very early age. At the time of her death, Patterson was a
member of South Haven Baptist Church, Springfield. Patterson was born on Sept. 30,
1908, to Martha and Frank Landers in Highlandville. On March 2, 1929, she was united
in marriage to Raymond H. Patterson. From this union, a son, Raydean H. Patterson, was
born. After graduating from Ozark High School, Geraldine attended Southwest Teachers
College, earning a B.S. in Education. During her 33-year teaching career, she was a
business education teacher at Galena, Exeter, Reed Springs, Eminence and Nixa.
Patterson also served as high school principal at Reed Springs. She was teaching at Nixa
when she retired in 1969. After retirement, Patterson and her husband were the Grolier
Book sales team for southern Missouri. They also enjoyed traveling in their Winnebago
with the Ozark Winnebago Club where she was named the "Best Dart Thrower in the
State." Patterson was a longtime member of the Galena Eastern Star, #7, and later a
member of Ozark Eastern Star, where she held the office of District Deputy Grand
Matron. As a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Rho Chapter, for many years, she served
a term as president. Patterson was also a member of the Pleiades Order of the White
Shrine of Jerusalem for more than 50 years. Patterson was preceded in death by her
husband on May 21, 1994, and two sisters, Alta White and Opal McLean. She is survived
by her son, Raydean H. Patterson and his wife Meretta Dean, Port Ludlow. Wash.; two
grandsons, Michael H. Patterson and his wife Mary Jo, Reston, Va., and Jeffrey R.
Patterson and his wife Kristin, Tacoma, Wash; one great-granddaughter, Molly Quinn
Patterson; one sister, Vernece White, Springfield; and a host of nieces, great-nieces, great
nephews and friends. Visitation with East Star Services was Jan. 3 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Funeral services were Jan. 4 with Rev. Jesses Cunningham and Rev. Paul
Swadley officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Memorial
donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter,
1500 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65804.
Patterson, Myrle (Gardner) Berry 1904 - 24 Dec 1955 CCR 29 Dec 1955 p 5
[note: burial under name Myrle Berry]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrle Patterson , 51 of 301 South New, Springfield,
who died December 24 at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, were held Sunday afternoon at
the Oldfield Church of Christ with Evangelist Bennet Land officiating. Burial wa in
Smith Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. The daughter of W. A.

and Maggie Richardson Gardner, she was married in 1921 to Roy Berry who preceded
her in death in 1938. In 1946, she was married to J. M. Patterson who survives. She spent
most of her life in the Springfield and Oldfield communities and was a member of the
Church of Christ at Broadway and Madison in Springfield. Other survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Mildred Berry Walker of Oldfield; two grandchildren; two brothers, Herle
Gardner of Oldfield and Lewis Fardner of Yakima, Wash; one sister, Mrs. Maggie
Gardner of Springfield; other relatives and friends.
Patterson, Paul E. 15 Aug 1934 - 7 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of James Allen & Ida May (Reed) Patterson]
Paul E. Patterson, age 68, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2003
surrounded by his family and close friends in his home. He was born August 15, 1934 in
Rogersville, the son of James Allen and Ida May (Reed) Patterson. On June 9, 1956 he
and Joneva Doss were married. Mr. Patterson retired from Dayco in 1997. He attended
Ozark Southside Church of Christ. He loved his family and enjoyed playing golf
whenever possible. Flying airplanes had also been a hobby of his, and he was a former
Ozark City Councilman. Survivors include his wife, Joneva; three children, Paul D.
Patterson, Sparta, Randal A. Patterson, Springfield, and Iris G. Peden and husband, Joe,
Green Forest, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Susie Reed and husband Chad, Rayla Bright
and husband Josh, Kenny Peden, Bobby Peden, and Becky Peden; a great-grandson,
Jacob Levi Bright; a sister, Lella Letterman, Sparta; nieces; nephews; cousins; and a host
of friends. His parents and a brother, Bob Patterson, preceded him in death. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck
Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society or Fairhaven Children's Home. Springfield News-Leader, June 9, 2003.
Patterson, Pearl (Ladd) 21 Mar 1893 - 10 Aug 1989 OH 17 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Pleasant & Adelia C.(Smith) Ladd; married Horace Patterson]
Pearl Ladd Patterson, 96, of Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Aug. 10 at Mercy
Villa Nursing Home after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Patterson were held Aug. 13 at
the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Mrs. Patterson was born in Sparta, where she received part of her education.
She completed her education at Springfield Teachers College. She began a long career in
Christian work in the Sparta community, where she also taught in the public schools. Her
teaching career continued in Christian and Greene counties for 34 years. She retired in
Greene County. Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Patterson,
by a sister and by four brothers. She is survived by a brother, Carlton Ladd, Ozark; three
sisters, Fern Ladd, Ozark, and Mildred Ladd and Annabelle Herbel, Springfield; a
stepdaughter, Leah Chaffin; a step-grandson, Layne Chaffin, Walnut Creek, California;
and by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and former students.
Patterson, Pearl L. (Nelson) Weter 1904 - 11 Feb 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of James A. & Mattie (Bray) Nelson; married 3 Mar 1924 Clyde F.
Weter 15 Feb 1900 - 12 May 1963; married 22 Sep 1954 James B. Patterson]

Pearl L. Patterson, 85, Springfield, died Feb. 11, 1990, in St. Johns Regional
Health Center. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church and is survived by
a daughter, Annabelle Mooberry; a son, James R. Weter; four sisters, Vesta Gravelle,
Ada Ballard, and Clessie Oswald, all of Springfield, and Jessie Morgan, Ozark; four
brothers, Cecil, Claude and Clyde, all of Sparta, and Clell, Ozark; and nine
grandchildren. Services were held Feb. 13 in Greenlawn North, with the Rev. John
Comer officiating. Burial was in Memorial Gardens.
Patterson, Raymond Hilton 17 Oct 1906 - 21 May 1994 OH 25 May 1994
[Note: Son of Jessee & Lucy (Brown) Patterson; married Mary Geraldine Landers 30 Sep
1908 - 31 Dec 2001]
Raymond Hilton Patterson, 87, Nixa, died Saturday, May 21, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born Oct. 17, 1906 and was the son of Jessee and Lucy
Brown Patterson. He received a law degree and also a masters of education degree. He
served as superintendent of schools for Stone County from 1935 through 1943. Later he
was superintendent of schools at Reeds Spring, Eminence, Exeter, Hurley, and Verona.
He also was a college professor at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan. Following
retirement from education, he continued working with schools by calling on them as
representatives for Grolier Book Company. During World War II he served with the
American Red Cross. A Christian from an early age, he was a member of South Haven
Baptist Church of Springfield. He was also a member of Friend Lodge #352, A.F.&A.M.,
Ozark, Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Scottish and York Rites, Easter Star, and White
Shrine. He was a member of Missouri Lodge of Research and Missouri State Teachers
Association. He enjoyed collecting stamps and coins. He loved traveling with Winnebago
Club friends, and visiting his son in the military, taking him worldwide. Survivors
include his wife, Mary Geraldine Landers Patterson; a son, Raydean Patterson and his
wife, Meretta, Honolulu, Hawaii; two grandsons, Michael Patterson and his wife, Mary
Jo, Reston, Va., and Jeffrey Patterson, Mountlake Terrace, Wash.; a great-granddaughter,
Molly Patterson; cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jessie Cunningham
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery with Masonic services provided by Friend
Lodge #352, A.F.&A.M., and W.N. “Bill” Moore.
Patterson, Robert Allen 27 Jun 1929 - 2 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
[Note: Son of James Allen & Ida May (Reed) Patterson]
Robert Allen Patterson, age 70, Ozark, passed away at 3:18 a.m.
Wednesday, February 2, 2000 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born
June 27, 1929 in Oldfield, the son of James and Ida (Reed) Patterson. Mr.
Patterson was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ and was an Army Veteran.
Survivors include: a sister, Lella Letterman, Sparta; a brother, Paul Patterson and
his wife, Joneva, Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery.
Patterson, Ruth Louise 14 Oct 1904 - 13 Aug 1988 OH 18 Aug 1988

Ruth Louise Patterson, 83, died Aug. 13 at 8:10 p.m. at her residence in
Springfield. She was a long time Springfield resident moving there in 1950 from
Kirkwood, MO. She was a member of the Metropolitan Church in n Springfield.
Survivors include a son, John, Springfield, granddaughter Elizabeth Renee Patterson,
Joplin and an Aunt Mrs. Mamie Fink, Lebanon. The body has been cremated. Memorial
services will be held Aug. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Church in Springfield with
Rev. Tom Stone officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Prospect Cemetery,
Ozark.
Patterson, Stanton W. 26 Nov 1916 - 25 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of John S. & Maggie M. Patterson; married 13 Aug 1939 Catherine Lee
Newton 4 May 1918 - 14 Feb 1969; married 1 Jan 1970 Pauline Embrey Corn ]
Stanton W. Patterson was born November 26, 1916 to John S. and Maggie M.
Patterson, of rural Galloway, Mo. He departed this life, August 25, 2001 after an apparent
heart attack, at the age of 84 years, 8 months, and 29 days. He was converted and joined
the Hopedale Baptist Church near Ozark, Mo., at the age of 14. He graduated from
Rogersville High School in 1933. He worked for Producers Creamery in Springfield,
Mo., as a boiler operator and later went into industrial maintenance. He also worked for
Lily Tulip Cup Corporation in Springfield, as an industrial mechanic. He surrendered to
the Gospel Ministry in 1951 and was ordained in 1952 by the North west Baptist Church
of Springfield, Mo. He pastored eight Southern Baptist Churches in Missouri, Lone Star
Baptist Church, near Springfield; First Baptist Church in Strafford; Fremont Baptist
Church in Springfield; South side Baptist Church in Mountain Grove; First Baptist
Church in Wheaton; Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville; New Hope Baptist Church
near Wheaton; and Roaring River Baptist Church in Eagle Rock. He was a member of
Solid Rock Baptist Church near Wheaton, Mo. Stanton married Catherine Lee Newton,
August 13, 1939. She passed away February 14, 1969. He married Pauline Embrey Corn
on January 1, 1970. She survives. He was also preceded in death by his parents, four
sisters and a son-in-law. Other surviving relatives include one daughter, Sheryl Ann
Patterson Boyce of Marshfield; one son, Rev. Rick S. Patterson of Granby; five
grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; one step daughter, Karen Holder of Cassville; one
step-son, Fred Corn of Wheaton; two stepgrandchildren; five step-great grandchildren;
and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today,
August 28, 2001 in McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. Graveside services will be at 4
p.m. today in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of McQueen Funeral
Home, Wheaton, Mo. Rev. Dick Bishop and Rev. Steve Higgs will conduct the services.
Springfield News-Leader, Tuesday August 28, 2001.
Patterson, Ward 9 Apr 1942 - 27 May 2003
Ward Patterson, 61, Springfield, died at 3:31 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2003 at his
home from cancer. Ward was born April 9, 1942,in Petelo, Missouri, to Connie and
Clella Patterson. He was an operating engineer for Butternut Bakery and retired after 28
years. He raced stock cars during his youth and was an avid NASCAR fan. He loved to
travel with his family and had visited 47 states. Ward married Bonita Davenport of
Sparta, Missouri, on August 23, 1959. He was a wonderful, devoted husband for 42
years. He had a great sense of humor and kept his daughters and their friends entertained

through the years. As a PaPa, his greatest joy was playing with his two favorite buddies,
Jacob and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Connie and Clella Patterson,
Springfield; his brother, Bob Patterson, Springfield, MO; and his brother-in-law, Bill
Watson, Stigler, MO. He is survived by his wife, Bonita of the home; two daughters and
their families, Shana Plaster, her husband Jeff, and their son, Jacob, and Alana Neale, her
husband Mike, and their son Alex, all of Springfield, MO; two sisters, Fern Watson of
Stigler, MO and Margie Hazelwood and husband Ken of Marshall, AR; one brother Bill
Patterson and wife Bula of Springfield, MO; a sister-in-law, Judy Patterson of
Springfield, MO; and a host of other family members and friends. A very special thank
you to his daughters for their devotion and loving care to their father and mother during
this most difficult time. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff
of Community Hospice of America and Dr. Robert Ellis and staff. A gathering of friends
and family for visitation will be held today, May 29, 2003 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2003 at
Greenlawn Chapel North, Springfield, MO, with Reverend Derald Shumate officiating.
Burial will follow in Springhill Cemetery, Rogersville, MO. Memorial contributions may
be made to Community Hospice of America. Springfield News-Leader, May 29, 2003.
Patterson, William R. "Pat" 3 Jan 1917 - 9 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of William R. & Mettie (Melton) Patterson; married 1 Sep 1940 Georgetta
Stanley]
W. R. "Pat" Patterson, 71, of Joplin, died at 10:43 a.m. Feb. 9 in Joplin following
an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Patterson were held Jan. 11 at Mason-Woodard
Mortuary, with the Rev. Jim Carter officiating. Burial was in the Quaker Valley
Cemetery, Riverton, Kansas. Mr. Patterson was born Jan. 3, 1917, at Ozark. He had
resided in Joplin for 45 years, working for the Kroger Bakery Company. He was a 32nd
degree Mason and a member of the Downtown Lions Club. He was a member of the
Eastvue Baptist Church, Webb City. He married Georgetta Stanley Sept. 1, 1940, and she
survives. Additional survivors include three sons, Stan Patterson, Phil Patterson and Al
Hashtroudi, all of Joplin; a daughter, Lynelle Fieker, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother, Bob
Patterson, Springfield; a sister, Ella Turner, Nixa; 13 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by a brother, Efton Patterson, of Rolla.
Patterson, William Grant 27 Feb 1869 - 2 Jun 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Rachael (McCroskey) Patterson; married 11 Aug 1891 Mary
Alice Leach 27 Aor 1870 - 3 Aug 1951]
William Grant Patterson of Rogersville died Friday afternoon, June 2. A native of
Arkansas, he moved to Missouri with his father when he was 18 years old. He married
Mary Alleen Leach August 11, 1891. To them nine children were born. One daughter
preceded him in death in 1918. He moved to the Rogersville community in December
1894 and lived there until his death. Survivors are his wife, four daughters, Myrtle
Phillips, Bertha Patterson, and Capitola Lassley of Rogersville, and Roxie Lassley of
Skiatook, Oklahoma; four sons, Benjamin, John, Herbert and Conrad, all of Rogersville;
23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. All of his children were present at his
death. Mr. Patterson was the last of his family, his eleven brothers and sisters having
preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday afternoon with

the Rev. Walter E. Cowdrey of Springfield officiating. Burial was in the family Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Patterson, William Robert 26 Nov 1879 - 5 Mar 1960
CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
[Note: son of ? & Sarah ( ) Patterson; married first Mettie Melton who died in 1948;
married second Florence ]
Funeral services for William Robert Patterson, 80, who died March 5, were held
March 8 at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist Church with burial in Jones Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong resident of the Selmore
community south of Ozark, he was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Florence Patterson; three sons, Efton, Wilbur and Robert Patterson;
one daughter, Mrs. Ella Turner and ten grandchildren.
Patton, Albert F.
Nov 1884 - 21 Aug 1960 CCR 25 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Franz Siegel and Manerva A. (Roller) Patton; married Ruth Hodges; birth
date from 1900 census disagrees with 1882 date on tombstone]
Funeral arrangements for Albert F. Patton, 76, Route 1, Rogersville who died at
5:45 p.m. Sunday at his home, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Elm Grove Methodist
Church with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under
direction of Kelly-Ferrell of Rogersville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ruth Patton,; a
son, Siggle Patton of Route 1, Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs. Erma Lois Gray of Route 1,
Rogersville; two brothers, John Patton of Rogersville and Fletcher Patton of Ash Grove;
two sisters, Mrs. Alice Watts and Mrs. Russie Smith of Rogersville; and four
grandchildren.
Patton, Charley S. 14 Sep 1910 - Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
BILLINGS - Services for Charley S. Patton, 67, Billings, were at 2 p.m. Thursday
in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel with the Rev. H. V. “Pete” Wells officiating. Burial will
be in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. Mr. Patton died early Tuesday morning in his home of
an apparent heart attack. He was a native of Christian County and a member of the First
Baptist Church of Marionville. Survivors include a niece, Margaret Hair of the home.
Patton, Cora d 16 Mar 1953 CCR 26 Mar 1953 p1
Mother of Mrs. A. I. Stice Succumbs at Warrenton
Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Stice of Ozark and their son, Warren Stice of Selma, Ala. were
called to Warrenton, Mo. on Monday, March 16, due to the death of Mrs. Stice’s mother,
Mrs. Cora Patton, at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Maxine Barney. Mrs. Patton
was the widow of the late Dr. J. W. Patton who preceded her in death eight years ago.
She was a well-known resident of Cabool for many years where she operated a drug
store. Mrs. Patton was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cabool. She
is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Stice and Mrs. Barney, one grandson, Warren
Stice, and a host of friends in the Cabool and Warrenton communities.
Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, March 18, at the Neiburg Funeral Chapel
in Warrenton with Rev. Wilson of College Methodist Church officiating. A short service
was held the following day in Cabool, with burial in the Cabool Cemetery.

Patton, Donald Lee 6 Jul 1928 - 23 Mar 2001 CCH-N 4 Apr 2001
Donald Lee Patton, 72, Nixa, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001 in his home of
cancer. He was born July 6, 1928 in Springfield, the son of Elmer Lee and Viola
Elizabeth (Biggs) Patton. In 1948 he graduated from Senior High School. In 1953 he and
Joyce Maxine Henry were married. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War and continued in the Reserves for 18 years. Mr. Patton was a supervisor for
Frisco and Burlington Northern Railroad before retirement in 1984. H e had worked in
Springfield, Memphis, St. Louis and Kansas City. Donald accepted Christ as his savior
as an early age and recently renewed his faith. As an avid sportsman, he loved to spend
time hunting and fishing especially at his cabin on Table Rock Lake. He was preceded in
death by his parents and infant brothers, Roy and Jerry. Survivors include his wife, Joyce;
three children, Steven Lee Patton and his wife, Karen and Michael Patton, all of St.
Louis, and Donna Illinriches and her husband Rick of Chicago, Illinois; three
grandchildren, Justin Lee Patton, Jennifer Lee Patton, and Taylor Lee Patton; a brother,
Troy Patton and his wife Mary of Springfield; several aunts, uncles, nephews and a host
of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were Monday, March 26, 2001 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial followed in
Lonesome Hill Cemetery, Phillipsburg, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America.
Patton, Eliza Jane (Viles) 2 Dec 1888 - 4 Jul 1962
CCR 19 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: Daughter of William Sanders & Nancy Jane (Jackson) Viles; married Lenzy
Patton]
Mrs. Eliza Jane Patton, 73, a resident of the Nixa community most of her life,
died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday in Burge Protestant Hospital. Survivors are four sons, Frank,
Leon and Dale, all of Wichita and Rex, Portland, Ore.; five daughters, Mrs. Vernetta
Moore, Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Imogene Wagner, Davenport, Iowa, Mrs. Yvonne Herndon
and Mrs. Ruby Jackson, both of Nixa and Mrs. Faye Messersmith, Haysville, Kan.; a
brother, Dewey Viles of Larned, Kan.; five sisters, Mrs. Millie Theiss, Ozark, Mrs.
Luvenia Bilyeu of Spokane, and Mrs. Lunda Roberts, Mrs. Gladys Curtois and Mrs.
Florence Jackson, all of Springfield; 29 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tueday in McConnell Union Chapel with the Rev.
Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetry northwest of Nixa under
direction of Harris
Patton, Isaac F. 11 Mar 1882 - 6 Nov 1962 CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of John & Elisa Ann (Gray) Patton]
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel for Isaac F. Patton, 80,
of Ozark. The Rev. Sylva Howard will officiate with burial to follow in Roller Cemetery.
Mr. Patton had been a resident of Christian County for most of his life. He died at 8:25
a.m. Tuesday at the Christian Rest Home in Ozark. Survivors are nieces and nephews
Patton, June J. 25 Jun 1893 - 15 Aug 1991 NN-E 22 Aug 1991
June J. Patton, 98, Republic, died at 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 1991, in
Springfield Residential Care Center. He was a member of the Wilson Creek Baptist
Church and was a ordained minister and a retired farmer. He is survived by a son,

Leonard, Brookline; three daughters, Leona Linman and Hazel Yenicheck, both of
Brookline, and Mildred Blades, Nixa; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10
great-great-grandchildren. The funeral was Monday in Meadors Chapel, Republic, with
the Revs. Randall Moody and Alfred Busby officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilson Creek Baptist Church Building Fund
or the Manley Cemetery.
Patton, Lenzy William
11 Feb 1886 - 1 Oct 1957 CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
Lenzy William Patton was born February 11, 1886 at Battlefield, Mo. the son of
William and Mary Patterson Patton. He was united in marriage to Eliza Viles and to this
union four sons and six daughters were born. One of the daughters, Innis Jewell, passed
away at the age of nine days. Mr. Patton was converted at an early age and later united
with the Bible Baptist Church near Nixa. He entered into rest October 1, 1957 in a
Springfield hospital at the age of 71 years, 7 months and 20 days. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Eliza Patton of the home, Routs 1, Nixa; four sons, Frank, Dale and Leon
Patton, all of Wichita, Kan. and Rex Patton of Portland, Ore.; five daughters, Mrs.
Vernetta Moore of Stockton, Calif., Mrs. Imogene Wagner of Davenport, Iowa, Mrs.
Yvonne Hawkins of Conway Springs, Kan., Mrs. Faye Messersmith of Wichita, Kan and
Mrs. Ruby Jackson of Nixa; 28 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother,
June Patton of Nixa. Funeral services were held October 6, at 2:00 p.m. in McConnell
Union Chapel with the Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Patton, Leonard Junior
7 Oct 1927 - 1 Mar 2002
Leonard Junior Patton, 74, Springfield, died at 1:36 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2002,
in Primrose Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. He was born October 7, 1927, in
Christian County, Mo., the son of June and Ida Evaline (McConnell) Patton. He served
his country in the U.S. Army, during WW II. He was a member of the Graceway Baptist
Church in Springfield. He was a supervisor for the line servicemen at the Spring field/
Branson airport for 36 years. Leonard enjoyed helping others. He used his capability to
build or repair most any thing by volunteering with the SMOA for 15 years as well as
helping friends with their projects. He was united in marriage to Margie Hill, October 13,
1948 and she survives. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Del mar
Patton and a sister, Mildred Blades. Other survivors include a daughter, Karen Patton,
Chicago, Ill.; two sisters, Leona Leiman, Brookline and Hazel Yenicheck and her
husband, Junior, Springfield, and a sister-in-law, Sue Patton, Republic. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with
Revs. Leland Burch and Bill Alexander officiating. Burial, with military honors by the
Veteran’s Memorial Team, will be in Manley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, to please send
memorials to the Habitat for Humanity, in care of the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, March 3, 2002.
Patton, Mamie E. (Chapman) 17 Jan 1904 - 31 Oct 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of Silas & Rose Chapman; married John H. Patton who died 1966]

Mamie E. Patton, 84, of Rogersville, died Oct. 31 at Springfield Community
Hospital following a short illness. Services for Mrs. Patton were held Nov. 3 at Marsh
Funeral Home with the Rev, Leeroy Maples officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery.
Born Jan. 17, 1904 in Polk County to Silas and Rose Chapman, she was married to John
H. Patton. Mr. Patton preceded her in death in 1966. Mrs. Patton was a member of Spring
Hill Baptist Church, where she had been very active through the years. Her survivors
include several nieces and nephews.
Patton, Marilyn Delores (Jones) 12 Apr 1929 - 4 Feb 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Archie & Minnie (Strom) Jones; married 20 Dec 1947 Hollis Patton]
Marilyn Delores Patton, age 69, of Ozark, died Thursday, Feb. 4 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 12, 1929 in Highwood, Illinois
and was the daughter of Archie and Minnie (Strom) Jones. On December 20, 1947 she
was married to Hollis Patton. Mrs. Patton retired from the U.S. Post Office in Grayslake,
Illinois. Survivors include: her husband, Hollis; three grandchildren, Sean Redman,
Joshua Patton, and Jason Patton; a brother, Archie Jones, Ozark; nieces and nephews. She
was preceded in death by her parents and four children, Linda Sutton, Milan Patton and
two infants. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Feb. 9 in Highland Memorial Park
Cemetery, Libertyville, Illinois under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Patton, Siggle Jackson
16 Jan 1928 - 23 Jul 2002
Siggle Jackson Patton, 74 of Rogersville, was born on January 16, 1928 in
Christian County, Mo. to Albert and Ruth Hodges Patton. He went to be with the Lord
Tuesday, July 23, 2002 at the Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Siggle was a devoted
Christian and went to Elm Grove Methodist Church. He was married to Trevo Smith in
1952 and she preceded him in death in 2000. He was a devoted husband and father.
Surviving is his daughter, Martha Patton of Springfield; a sister, Erma Lois Gray and
husband Elba of Rogersville; sisters-in-law, Clella Cantrell and Juanita Hick, both of
Rogersville; nine nieces; and eight nephews. He was loved by all who knew him and will
be greatly missed by all. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2002 in PrestonMarsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in Roller Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Southwestern
Association, 3050 S. National, Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News-Leader, July
24 2002.
Patton, Tressia Doolittle (Jones) Sanders 27 Jan 1914 - 3 Jan 1990
Tressie Doolittle Patton, 75, Springfield died at 5:13 a.m. Wednesday in Cox
North after a long illness. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Bonner of
Springfield and Colleen Barton of Indiana; one son, Ronald Sanders of Indiana; two
brothers, Cleo Jones of Nixa and Carl Jones of Arkansas; two sisters, Reathel Headley of
Oklahoma and Lucille Haworth of Springfield; twelve grandchildren and eleven great
grandchildren. Services will be at 1p.m. Friday in Klinger Mortuary, Springfield. Burial
will be in Delaware Cemetery near Nixa. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, January 4, 1990} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.

Patty, Dustin Scott 18 May 1984 - 13 Aug 2003 SN-L 30 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Tammy (Kirby) Patty]
Dustin Scott Patty, 19, left us on the morning of August 13, 2003. Dustin was
born May 18, 1984, in Joplin, Mo. He later moved to Ozark, Mo., where he attended
school and had many friends who loved him. Dustin is survived by his parents, Tammy
and Lane Bearden, Fair Grove; brother Bradley Rogers; two stepbrothers, Matthew
Bearden and David Bearden; one stepsister, Kayla Bearden; grandparents William and
Geneva Kirby, and Lynn and Carmen Patty; aunts and uncles, Michelle Morgan, Robert
and Lori Kirby, Willie and Kamisha Kirby, Steve and Charli Kirby, Alisha Courtney,
Jeremy and Amanda Courtney, Nikki Patty, and Belinda Bucklin. Memorial services
were held August 15, 2003, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Dustin will be in our
hearts forever. We will always miss him. You will always be my "baby boy," Mom.
Paugh, Racy Askin 11 Apr 1933 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 25 Oct 1973 p1
AND
Hartsgrove, Elizabeth Ann 1936 - 20 Oct 1973 OH 25 Oct 1973 p1
Following Nixa Shooting
Truck Driver Facing Two Murder Counts.
What started as a disturbance at a mobile home park north of Nixa last Saturday
afternoon ended with two persons dead and a third facing two counts of first degree
murder. Before the incident was over, a woman and a man said to be her boyfriend were
shot to death by the woman’s estranged husband. Victims of the shooting were identified
as Elizabeth Ann Hartsgrove, 37, mother of five and Racy Askin Paugh, 47, both
formerly from Massachusetts. Arrested at the scene by Christian County Sheriff Joe
Mayberry and later charged with two counts of murder by Assistant Prosecutor Joe Crain
was Clifton Hartsgrove, 48, husband of the dead woman. Sheriff Mayberry reported that
the shootings took place in the presence of the woman’s five children ages 4 to 10 years.
Four of the children were Hartgroves’ and one by a previous marriage. Sheriff Mayberry
said that he was called to the scene by neighbors who reported a disturbance, but upon
arrival found that both victims were dead and Hartsgrove present. The sheriff upon
entering the trailer met Hartsgrove in a hallway who, according to the sheriff, said,
“Don’t shoot. it’s all over.” Mayberry said Hartsgrove offered no resistance and told the
children to “go in and tell you mother good-bye.” Coroner Dean Adams reported that
Hartsgrove said he came here four days ago from Ohio where he and Paugh were truck
drivers. Paugh and Mrs. Hartsgrove had reportedly lived here for two or three months.
Sheriff Mayberry said that both victims had apparently been beaten prior to the shooting,
resulting in the reported disturbance. Mrs. Hartsgrove was shot once in the chest with a
.38 cal. pistol and Paugh three times in the chest and back. The victims’ bodies were
taken to Adams Funeral Home pending later arrangements. Hartsgrove was taken before
Magistrate Judge Claude Boone who scheduled his preliminary hearing for Oct. 30.
Hartsgrove is being held in Christian County jail without bond.
Paul, Goldie (Harper) 21 Jul 1904 - 29 Jul 1966 CCR 4 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: married Melvin Leroy Paul 15 Jul 1901 - 19 Oct 1966]
Mrs. Goldie Paul, 62, died Friday morning, July 29, in a Turlock, Calif. hospital.
A former resident of the Bradleyville community, Mrs. Paul had lived in Keyes, Calif. for

the past 18 years. She is survived by her husband, Melvin; five sons, Sherman, Fred,
Raymond, Ronald and Donald, all of Keyes, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Frances Jones,
Sparta, Mrs. Iona Chase (Sic - should be Case) and Mrs. Kay Jones, both of Keyes,
Calif., Mr. Bonnie Elston, Auburn, Calif and Mrs. Betty Showen, Ada, Okla.; and 22
grandchildren. The body will be returned to Ozark, where funeral arrangements will be
announced by Harris Funeral Home.
AND
Paul, Goldie (Harper) 21 Jul 1904 - 29 Jul 1966 CCR 11 Aug 1966 p1
Graveside services for Mrs. Goldie Paul, 62, Keyes, Calif. were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Bradleyville Cemetery with Mrs. Adah Maggard officiating. Services were under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Paul moved to California in 1948 from Bradleyville.
She died July 30 in a Turlock, Calif. hospital after a short illness.
Paul, Melvin Leroy 15 Jul 1901 - 19 Oct 1966 CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: married Goldie Harper 21 Jul 1904 - 29 Jul 1966]
Melvin L. Paul, 66. of Keyes, Calif, a former Bradleyville resident, died
Wednesday night, Oct. 19 in a Turlock, Calif. hospital. Mr. Paul is survived by five sons,
Sherman, Fred, Raymond, Ronald and Donald, all of Keyes; five daughters, Mrs. Frances
Jones, Sparta; Mrs. Iona Case, Mrs. Betty Showen and Mrs. Kay Jones, all of Keyes and
Mrs. Bonnie Elston, Auburn, Calif.; two brothers, Fanney of Houston and Bill,
Bradleyville; one sister, Cora of Selah, Wash.; and 23 grandchildren. Graveside services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Bradleyville Cemetery with Mrs. Adah Maggard officiating.
Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Paulsell, Elizabeth Ann "Betty" (Potts) 4 Nov 1926 - 29 Jun 2005 SN-L 1 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of E.V. and Mella Virginia Potts; married Patton E. Paulsell]
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Paulsell, 78, of Springfield, passed away June 29,
2005, at Manor Care of Springfield, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Betty
was born November 4, 1926, in Springdale, Ark., to E.V. and Mella Virginia Potts. The
family later moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she met the love of her life, Patton E.
Paulsell, all of whom have preceded her in death. Betty was a wonderful loving wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and enjoyed volunteering at her church and
spending time with her many friends. She is survived by her three children: daughter,
Ginny and husband, Rod Goodsell of Springdale, Ark.; son, David and wife, Jan of
Springfield; and son, Mike and wife, Renee of Ozark; seven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, July 1, 2005, at
Greenlawn North Cemetery with Pastor Kent Hollingsworth officiating. If desired,
memorial contributions may be made to Betty's Church, Hillcrest Presbyterian Church,
818 Norton Road, Springfield, MO 65803. The family would especially like to thank the
nurses and staff at Manor Care of Springfield for their loving care and mercy.
Paxson, Kyle Andrew 25 Nov 1992 – 5 Oct 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
Kyle Andrew Paxson, son of Michael Wayne Paxson and Marsha Jo Price
Paxson, was born Nov. 25, 1992 in Amberg, Germany. He departed this life Thursday,
Oct. 5 in the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, Mo. from injuries
sustained in an automobile/pedestrian accident, at the age of seven years, ten months, and

ten days. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Ruth Goslin; and
his paternal great-grandfather, Doug Potter. Kyle is survived by his mother, Marsha Jo
Price Paxson, of the home, near Camdenton, Mo.; his father, Michael Paxson, of
Wamega, Kansas.; two half-brothers, Christopher Michael Legler, of Greenfield, Indiana,
and Michael Paxson, of Springfield; a half-sister, Jessica Lynn Legler, of Greenfield,
Indiana; his maternal grandparents, James Bradley and Sharon Delight Price, of
Tennessee. Kyle had recently been saved and baptized at the Carndenton Church of the
Nazarene. While living in Ozark, he enjoyed playing on his soccer team, and also liked
collecting Matchbox cars and playing Nintendo. He also enjoyed watching W.W.F.
wrestling on television. Although Kyle's years on earth were short, he touched the hearts
of many. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and
loved him. Funeral services were held Oct. 9 in the Camdenton First Baptist Church with
Pastor O'Neal Loetscher officiating. Burial is in the Dishman Cemetery in Strafford. A
memorial has been established to the Camden County Deputy Sheriff Association and
contributions may be left at the Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Mo.
Payne, Alice (Cook) 25 Sep 1879 - 15 Aug 1952
CCR 21 Aug 1952 p5
Mrs. Alice Cook Payne was born September 25, 1879 in the Selmore community
south of Ozark, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Cook. She passed away August 15,
1952 in the Haguewood Hospital in Ozark following an illness of several weeks. She was
united in marriage to M. C. Payne on October 31, 1901 and to this union two daughters
were born. One daughter, Alpha, preceded her in death. At an early age, she was
converted and united with the Prospect Baptist Church, later moving her membership to
the Selmore Baptist Church where she was a long and faithful worker. Surviving are her
husband, the other daughter, Mrs. Zoe Tatum; six sisters and one brother, a number of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the
Selmore Baptist Church by Rev. Burkhalter Baptist Church with burial in the Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Payne, Clarence Edgar 31 Jan 1902 - 17 Jun 1950 CCR 22 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of William F. & Izabeller (Ray) Payne]
Services for Edgar Payne, 38, lifelong resident of Nixa who died Saturday
morning in Springfield Baptist hospital, were held Monday afternoon in Nixa Christian
Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery with
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa in charge. He is survived by two brothers, James H. of
Miami, Okla., and George E. of Davis, Calif.
Payne, Corine (Meek) 9 Jun 1912 - 27 Jun 2006 SN-L 29 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Christine (McCroskey) Meek; married 6 Jun 1934 Walter
Payne]
Corine Payne, age 94, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006. She was
born June 9, 1912, the daughter of Harry and Christine (McCroskey) Meek. On June 6,
1934, she and Walter Payne were united in marriage. Mrs. Payne was an active member
of the Church of Christ in Nixa. She loved her family and was a wonderful mother and
grandmother. Survivors include her son, Charles Payne and his wife, Alberta, Nixa; two
granddaughters and their husbands, Jennifer and Jim Gomes, Dallas, Texas, and Emily

and Fred Woodward, Boise, Idaho; three great grandchildren, Hailey Grace Woodward,
Jim Gomes, II, and Jill Gomes; a sister-in-law, Iva Lea Meek, Nixa; nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in 2001; two sisters, Louise Graham
and Alberta Dunbar; two brothers, Robert Meek and Bill Meek; and her parents. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Barry
Brownsberger officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be
from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Payne, David M. 1870 - Mar 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
Word has been received here of the death of David M. Payne, 89, at his home in
Houston, Texas. Funeral services and burial were at Houston, where he had lived for 24
years. A native of Ozark, he was a son of a prominent Christian County lawyer. He was a
retired Frisco employee. Survivors include nieces and a nephew, Mrs. Louise B. Clark of
St. Louis and Mrs. C. F. Bowman, Mrs. J. Robert Richardson, Sr. and H. E. Vaughan, all
of Houston, and a sister, Mrs. Pauline Barber, also of Houston.
Payne, Earl W. 1928 - 27 Jul 2006 SN-L 31 Jul 2006
AND
Payne, Dixie F. 1939 - 27 Jul 2006 SN-L 31 Jul 2006
Earl W. Payne, 78, and Dixie F. Payne, 67, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, July
27, 2006, near Bethany, Mo. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at 10
a.m. in the Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Interment will follow in the Mathis
Cemetery, near Niangua. Friends may visit at their convenience in the funeral home.
Payne, Ellen Violet (King) 27 Apr 1874 - 2 Mar 1949 CCR 10 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Martha King; married 15 Sep 1895 Lindsay A. Payne]
Ellen Violet King, daughter of the late John E. and Martha King, was born on
April 27, 1874, and passed away at her home March 2, 1949, at the age of 74 years,
11 months and 25 days. Early in life she united with the Methodist church at
Highlandville, later moving her membership to the Selmore Christian church, where she
remained a faithful member until death. On September 15, 1895, she was united in
marriage to Lindsay A. Payne, who preceded her in death November 13,1939. To this
union were born four children. A daughter, dying in infancy and three sons who survive.
They are Frank, Lamon and Neal Payne, all of Ozark. Five grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Emmon Page, as well as other relatives and many
friends. She spent her entire life in the Selmore community, having been born near her
home where she lived and died. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 3, at
2:00 pm in the Selmore Christian church by Rev. Earl Sechler. Burial was in the
cemetery nearby under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Payne, Elmer Lawrence “El” 9 Jun 1885 - 16 May 1956 CCR 24 May 1956 p1
Funeral services for Elmer Lawrence “El” Payne, 70 who died May 16 at
Haguewood Hospital in Ozark following an illness of several days, were held Thursday at
the Chaffin Chapel. Officiating were Rev. Harold Hurst, assisted by Rev. Robert Lawson,
and burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Christian
County and a well-known farmer, Mr. Payne became a member of the Prospect Baptist

Church in 1908, and at the time of his death was an active member of the Ozark Baptist
Church. He moved to Ozark several years ago following his retirement from the farm.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nola Altha Hanks Payne; one son, Oral Payne of
Oklahoma City; foster daughters, Mrs. Frank Henry Stewart of Bolivar and Mrs. Verlon
Forgey of Springfield; a brother, Ralph Payne of Route 1, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs..
Waldo Lawing and Mrs. Tom Deffenderfer, both of route 1, Ozark’ and six
grandchildren. A son, Oren Leo, died in infancy.
Payne, Eula May (Brannan) 6 May 1907 - 28 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of James P. & ? (?) Brannan; married 5 Jan 1926 Orval Payne 15 Jan
1899 - 6 Feb 1989]
Mrs. Eula May Payne, 63, of Sparta, died at 2:10 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after becoming ill at her home Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Payne was a
lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of Sparta Baptist Church. Surviving
are her husband, Orval Payne; five sons, Floyd Payne, Sparta; Lloyd Payne, Ozark, Glen
and Leonard Payne, both of Sparta, and Donnie Payne of the home; a daughter, Mrs.
Joretta Gray, Springfield; a brother, Miles Brannan, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Fay Rose,
Escalon, Calif.; her father, James P. Brannan, Tontitown, Ark.; a half-sister, Mrs.
Dorothy Crown, Tontitown, Ark.; two step-sisters, Mrs. Elsie Freidenberger, La Junta,
Colo. and Mrs. Gladys Smith, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. James
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Payne, Eunice Lucinda (Lebow) 3 Mar 1876 - 12 Jul 1951 CCR 19 Jul 1951
[Note: Daughter of William Gray & ? (?) Lebow; married Francis Patrick “Pad” Payne 23
Jan 1871 - 10 Sep 1961]
Mrs. Eunice Lucinda Payne, 75, wife of Francis Patrick Payne of Nixa, died
Thursday, July 12, in Ozark Osteopathic hospital following a lingering illness. The
Paynes had lived on the same farm for 56 years, having celebrated their 56th wedding
anniversary last October 15. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witnesses. In addition to
her husband, Mrs. Payne is survived by two sons, Fred H. Payne of Route 8, Springfield
and Joe P. Payne of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Wilda McCafferty, Mrs. Minerva Aven,
and Mrs. Lucy Owen of Nixa and Mrs. Nona Helfrecht of Springfield; eight
grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday in Springfield.
Burial was in Payne cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Sanders, Roy Sanders, Lowell
Sanders, Arnold Aven, George Helfrecht, Jr., and Bill Wagerman.
Payne, Everett R. 25 May 1903 - 15 Nov 1968 CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of James Alex & Weltha ( ) Payne; married Avis O. 5 Feb 1907 - 13 Jan
1969]
Everett Robert Payne, Sr., 65, Springfield, died at 5 p.m. Friday in BurgeProtestant Hospital where he had been a patient one week. Mr. Payne was retired after
being employed by City Utilities for 34 years. He was a member of High Street Baptist
Church. Surviving are his wife, Avis; three sons, Everett Payne, Jr. and Melvin E.,
Springfield and Le Roy, Tulsa, Okla.; a daughter Mrs. Robert S. Duckworth, Springfield;
two brothers, Almus and Robert, Both of Nixa; a twin sister, Mrs. Eva Snyder,

Springfield; and nine grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in High Street
Baptist Street, Springfield. The Rev. David Cavin officiated with burial in Payne
Cemetery under direction of Bergman-Miller, Seymour.
Payne, Francis Patrick “Pad” 23 Jan 1871 - 10 Sep 1961 CCR 14 Sep 1961
[Note: married Eunice Lucinda Lebow]
Services for Francis Patrick Payne, 90, of Nixa, who died Sunday morning at
Doctors’ Memorial Hospital after an eight-week illness were at 1:20 p.m. Tuesday at
Gorman-Scharpf Chapel with Brother B. E. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Mr. Payne, a retired farmer, had lived most of his life near Nixa. He was a
member of the Jehovah Witness Church and the Odd Fellows Lodge. Survivors are two
sons, Joe of Nixa and Fred H. of Waynesville; four daughters, Mrs. Wilda McCafferty,
Mrs. Minerva Aven and Mrs. Lucy Owen, all of Nixa and Mrs. Nona Helfrecht, 1951
South Campbell, Springfield.
Payne, Gladys Mae 22 Feb 1941 - 31 Oct 1950 CCR 9 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Clara (Mills) Payne]
Funeral services were held Thursday, October 26, for Gladys Mae Payne,
daughter of Jesse and Clara Mills Payne of Nixa. The 9-year-old girl died Tuesday
October 31, in a Springfield hospital after six weeks illness. She was born near Nixa
February 22, 1941. She attended Nixa grade school, and was in the fourth grade at the
time of her death. She also attended the Nixa Church of Christ and had attended the Bible
school last summer. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Payne, four
sisters, Betty Ellen, Venita, Wilma Ann, and Robbie Bene; and her maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Etta Mills, all of the home. Funeral services were held in the Nixa
Church of Christ, with Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in the Delaware cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa. Pallbearers were Sammy Steinert, Jackie Young,
Jimmy McCauley, Oliver Smith, Junior Flood and Tommy McConnell.
Payne, Glen Norman 3 Jul 1935 - 2 Oct 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of Orval and Ula (Brannun) Payne]
Glen Norman Payne, age 63, of Sparta, died Friday, October 2, in Cox Medical
Center South, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born July 3,
1935 in Pea Ridge, Arkansas and was the son of Orval and Ula (Brannun) Payne.
Baptized at an early age, he was a member of Sparta Baptist Church. Mr. Payne was
employed by Major Cheese Factory and retired from 3M. He was preceded in death by
his parents and an infant son, Jason. Survivors include: two children, Jeffery Payne,
Sedona, Arizona, and Sharon Payne, Springfield; a grandson, Cody Payne Richardson;
four brothers, Floyd, Leonard, and Don Payne all of Sparta, and Lloyd Payne, Ozark; a
sister, Joretta (Payne) Gray, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside
funeral services was 3 p.m. Tuesday in Sparta Cemetery with Rev. Dale Roller
officiating. Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home; Ozark.
Payne, Glessa (Stewart) 23 Feb. 1906 - 4 Aug 1993 OH 11 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of Lonnie & Mary L. (Holt) Stewart; married Neal C. Payne 15 Aug
1903 - 7 Jan 1981]

Glessa Stewart Payne, 87, Ozark, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug 4, 1993 in
the home of her son following a short illness. She was born on Feb. 23, 1906, in Reno,
the daughter of Lonnie and Mary L. Holt Stewart. She was united in marriage on Feb. 11,
1928 to Neal Clark Payne. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County, a member of
the Selmore Christian Church and a homemaker. She took great pleasure in her flowers
and garden. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Neal, on Jan. 7,
1981; and two brothers, Noel Stewart, on Nov. 6, 1983, and Delbert Stewart, Dec. 19,
1955. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Morris and Charlotte Payne, Ozark;
her granddaughter, Rondi Kay Payne, St. Louis; one sister, Mrs. Walcie Patrick,
Spokane; and other relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, Aug. 7, in the
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,, with the Rev. Harold Mayes and Dr. Emory
Elmore officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Selmore Christian Church Building Fund, Rt. 1 Box 170, Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Payne, Glynn Tate 22 Aug 1894 - 9 Dec 1970 CCR 10 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: married Anna 27 Jul 1894 - 26 Mar 1976]
Glynn T. Payne, 76, of Ozark, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday in his home, two miles
north of Highlandville. Mr. Payne had lived on the farm since 1940, having moved there
from Springfield. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Highlandville Church of
Christ. His wife, Anna B. Payne of the home survives. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Dwayne Bray officiating, Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Payne, Hettie (Meese) 1904 - 11 Feb 1949 CCR 17 Feb 1949
[Note: Daughter of ? & Tillie (?) Meese; married Clay L. Payne]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hettie Meese Payne, 45, Springfield, Rt. 8, who died
Feb. 11 in a Springfield hospital, were held Sunday afternoon at Walnut Hill Church of
Christ. Burial was in Patterson cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. She is survived by her husband, Clay L. Payne; a son, John Payne, stationed at
Camp Chaffee, AR, with the Army; her mother, Mrs. Tillie Meese Rutledge of
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Barber of Nixa, Mrs. Wilda Campbell, and Mrs.
Arlene Pepper of Springfield; three brothers, Raymond Meese of Springfield, Lowell
Meese of Rogersville and Levie Meese of Orville, WA.
Payne, Jeremiah Ryan 16 May 1986 - 21 Nov 2003 CCN-L 26 Nov 2003 & SN-L 23
Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Dale & Lesha (Lakey) Payne]
Jeremiah Ryan Payne, age 17, of Fordland was born May 16, 1986 in Springfield.
He died Friday, Nov. 21 at his home. Jeremiah was a Senior High School Student at
Fordland where he was on the varsity basketball team. Jeremiah enjoyed hunting and
fishing, and 4-wheeling in the woods. His mother, Lesha Lakey preceded him in death.
Survivors include: his father and step-mother, Dale and Angie Payne, Fordland; two
brothers and a sister, Jamie Melton and his wife Sarah, Jennifer Payne, Sparta, and
Garrett Payne, Fordland; grandparents, Lloyd and Janet Payne, Ozark, Don and Verlene
Lakey, Sparta, Fred and Cece Cheek, Russellville, and Lou Cheek, Republic.; two
nephews, Blake and Colton Melton; uncles and aunts, Randy and Dorothy Payne, Cindy

Burroughs, Sarah and Rusty Ingram, and Roger and Chrissy Holcombe; cousins, and
many friends. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead officiating. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery,
Ozark. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
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Payne, Jesse 3 Dec 1898 - 2 Mar 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Joseph D. & Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Sellars) Payne; married Clara Mills
2 Mar 1911 - 11 Jun 1985]
NIXA - Services for a lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Jesse Payne, 76
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here with Paul Johnston officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Payne died at 6:50 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A farmer, he is a member of the Nixa Church
of Christ. He was a resident of Route 2, Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Clara; four
daughters, Mrs. Betty Schafer, Springfield, Mrs. Vineta Noe, Republic, Mrs. Wilma
McKanna, Houston, Tex. and Mrs. Robbie Boggs, Irving, Tex; one son, John Allen of the
home; three sisters, Miss Lois Payne, of the home and Mrs.. Blanche Tatum and Mrs.
Opal Johnson, both of Nixa; two brothers, Roscoe of Nixa and Hubert of Highlandville
and six grandchildren.
Payne, Jessie C. (Dye) 5 Apr 1882 - Dec 1970 CCR 24 Dec 1970 p3
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin F. Dye; mother may have been Martha Solomon; married
22 Feb 1900 Daniel L. Payne 1876 - 1944]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jessie C. Payne, 88, of Springfield were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Rees officiating. Burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Payne died at 7:55 a.m. Thursday in Davis Nursing Home,
Springfield, following a short illness. She was a longtime resident of Christian County,
moving to Springfield from Nixa in 1964. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Merea
Bauer of Springfield, a half-sister, Mrs. Ulla Ballard of Chetopa, Kan.; two grandsons
and six great grandsons.
Payne, John 5 Feb 1914 - 25 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p8
John Payne, 65, Protem, who was employed for a time with Baird Furniture Co.,
Ozark was found dead last Sunday in his car. Death was apparently due to natural causes.
Services were held Wednesday in the Adams Chapel. Burial was with military rites.
Payne, Juanita 1920 - 13 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: married Willard A. Payne]
Mrs. Juanita Payne, 31, wife of Willard A. Payne, died Tuesday afternoon, May
13, in her home on Route 1, Nixa after an illness of several months. In addition to her
husband, she is survived by three sons, Robert, Stanley, and David and two daughters,
Tonette and Judy, all of the home; her mother, Mrs. Arlia Conley of Springfield; a
brother of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Roma Baker, Route 1, Springfield and Mrs.
Faye Hubbell and Mrs. Joyce White, both of Route 4, Springfield. Mrs. Payne was a
member of the Northside Assembly of God church and had lived in the Nixa community

for 12 years moving there from Springfield. Services were under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Payne, Kitty M. 1860 - 11 Feb 1947 CCR 20 Feb 1947 p1
Mrs. Kitty M. Payne, 86, passed away at her home on Route 8, Springfield, Mo.,
on Feb. 11, 1947, following several months illness. She fell some months ago, breaking
her hip, and had been an invalid since that time. She was born in Arkansas but moved to
Missouri as a small child and had made her home here during her lifetime. Mr. Payne
preceded her in death. Surviving are four children, all of whom live on Route 8,
Springfield. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Walnut Hill church by
Rev. Fred Williamson of Springfield with burial in the Patterson cemetery under
direction of Maples of Clever.
Payne, Lillian Fay (Tyler) 22 Aug 1932 - 14 Feb 2006 SN-L 15 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Marion E. & Celia E. (White) Tyler; married 29 Jun 1950 Melvin E.
Payne]
Lillian Fay Payne, 73, Rogersville, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Tuesday, February
14, 2006, in her home with her family at her bedside, following a long and courageous
battle with cancer. She was born August 22, 1932, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter
of Marion E. and Celia E. (White) Tyler. She was united in marriage on June 29, 1950, in
Springfield, to Melvin E. Payne. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Jean
Payne; her father; a brother, Michael Edward Tyler; and a great-granddaughter, Allissa
Ellis. Fay was a graduate of Central High School. She was saved and baptized in 1953
and was a member of Glendale Baptist Church. She worked at various retail stores
including Newports, Dryers Shoes and Queen Size Shoes. Fay and her husband Melvin
were previous owners of Payne Farm and Suburban Center in Rogersville. She is
survived by her husband, Melvin; a daughter, Regina Blair and her husband, Tom; two
sons, Jody Payne and his wife, Debbie; and Mel Payne; all of Rogersville; two
granddaughters, Molly Metras, Rogersville; and Kayla Ellis, Springfield; two grandsons,
Ryan and Deron Payne, both of Rogersville; two great-grand- daughters, Aubrey and
Grace Metras, both of Rogersville; two great-grandsons, Thomas and Josh Ellis, both of
Hinton, Okla.; her mother, Celia Tyler; three sisters, Leta Trask; Ann Corson and her
husband, Fred, all of Springfield; and Nona Larson and her husband, Gene, Sun City,
Arizona; a brother, Lanty Tyler and his wife, Sara, Springfield; several nieces and
nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Thursday, February 16, 2006, at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, west of Rogersville,
with the Reverend William Lee Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery,
Nixa. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Online
condolences may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Payne, Lloyd Nolen 7 Sep 1929 - 18 Jan 2005
SN-L 20 Jan 2005
Lloyd Nolen Payne, age 75, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005, in
Cox South Hospital. He was born September 7, 1929, in Sparta, the son of Orval and Ula
(Brannum) Payne. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On
March 27, 1955 he and Janet Sue Forgey were united in marriage. To this union four
children were born. Mr. Payne retired from Stone Containers in 1989. He enjoyed

fishing, hunting, a warm sunny day, and followed the Cardinal Baseball games. He loved
his children and grandchildren, and was proud of them all. He enjoyed attending their
games whenever he could. Survivors include: his wife, Janet; three children, Cindy
Burroughs, Republic, Randy Payne and his wife, Dorothy, Ozark, and Dale Payne and his
wife, Angie, Marshfield; six grandchildren, Michelle Robertson and husband, Allen,
Leslie Brown and husband, Scott, Jennifer Payne, Garrett Payne, Adam Burroughs, and
Jamie Melton and his wife, Sarah; eight great-grandchildren, Zayne, Meghan, Tanner,
Zach, Dalton, Kylie, Blake, and Colton; and three brothers, all of Sparta, Floyd Payne
and his wife, Betty, Leonard Payne and his wife, Joan, and Don Payne. He was preceded
in death by a son Stevie Payne; a grandson, Jeremiah Payne; a sister, Joretta Gray; a
brother, Glen Payne; and his parents. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, January
21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow
in Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Payne, Lloyd Nolen 7 Sep 1929 - 18 Jan 2005
SN-L 21 Jan 2005
Lloyd Nolen Payne, age 75, of Ozark, passed away January 18, 2005. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, January 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Linden Cemetery.
Payne, Lola (Waggoner) 31 July 1905 - 18 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Bess & Della Mae (Wills) Waggoner; married Lamon P. Payne 17
Dec 1901 - 22 Feb 1985]
Lola Payne, 88, Ozark, died Friday, Feb. 18, 1994 in Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born July 31, 1905 near Ozark and was the daughter of Bess and Della Mae
Wills Waggoner. For most of her life she lived in the Selmore Community and was a
member of Selmore Baptist Church and enjoyed belonging to the Selmore Sewing Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lamon Payne; and her brothers and sisters.
Survivors include a son, Lynn Payne, and his wife, Mattie, Ozark; two daughters, Ella
Mae Bishop and her husband Clifford, Temecula, Calif., and Janet Johns and her husband
Ronnie, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Lynnette Bryant, Cynthia Gummo, Lana Luttrull,
Dixie Harrington, Pandra Kohfeld, Lamon and Keith Bishop, Payree Short, and Aaron
Johns; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Dr. Elmer McCully and Chaplain Marcia Dodson officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
Payne, Lyle Allen, Sr.
30 Dec 1923 - 8 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Frank A. & Wilburn Mary (Bray) Payne - mother was married first to Seth
Deffenderfer; married Freda]
Lyle A. Payne, Sr. 45, Tulsa, a native of Ozark and a former Springfield resident,
died at 6 a.m. Saturday in Doctor’s Hospital in Tulsa, Okla, after suffering an apparent
hear attack. Mr. Payne, who had lived in Tulsa the past four years, had been a Greyhound
Bus driver for 18 years. A veteran of World Was II, he was a member of the Selmore
Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Freda; three sons, Lyle A., Jr., Tulsa, Jerry
Lee, Springfield, and Curtis Allen of the home; a daughter, Miss VeAna Payne of the
home and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Payne. Tulsa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.

Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Alfred Buscy officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery near Ozark.
Payne, Modrel Clarence
21 Jan 1878 - 5 Feb 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Funeral services for M. C. Payne, 77, who died February 2 at his home south of
Ozark, were held Saturday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist Church with Rev. Max
Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a longtime member of Selmore Baptist Church and
served as a deacon for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Zoe Tatum; two
sisters, Mrs. Lavonia Lawing and Mrs. Mary Jane Deffenderfer; two brothers, Ralph
Payne and Eli Payne, all of Ozark.
Payne, Morris d Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: no tombstone]
Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Middleton attended the funeral
of Morris Payne at the Delaware cemetery, Sunday, January 9.
Payne, Nola Altha (Hanks) 25 Jan 1887 - 5 May 1968
CCR 9 May 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Minerva A. (Page) Hanks; married Elmer Lawrence
Payne 9 Jun 1885 - 16 May 1956]
Mrs. Nola A. Payne, 81, a lifelong resident of Selmore and Ozark, died at 1 a.m.
Sunday in the state sanitorium at Mt. Vernon after a lingering illness. A member of the
First Baptist Church here, she is survived by a son, Oral, Route 1, Ozark; two foster
daughters, Mrs. Eldorene Stewart, Bolivar, and Mrs. Bobbie Forgey, Route 2, Ozark; a
brother, Emery J. Hanks, Route 1, Ozark; four foster grandchildren and nine step
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Allen Harrison and the Rev. Max Edmondson officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Payne, Ora 21 Feb 1896 - 20 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Joe Payne 16 May 1898 - 27 Feb 1980]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Payne, 83, Nixa, were held Sunday in the Nixa First
Baptist Church where she was a member. The Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiated. Burial was
in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa. Mrs. Payne died last Thursday in her home after a short
illness. Survivors include her husband, Joe; two daughters, Mrs. Erma Wagemann,
Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Betty Fitzpatrick, Nixa; five grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Payne, Oral T. 28 Dec 1914 - 7 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: Son of Elmer Lawrence & Nola Altha (Hanks) Payne]
Services for Oral T. Payne, 64, Ozark, were held Saturday in the Harris Chapel
with the Rev. James Anderson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Payne
died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Medical Center, after a long illness. A resident
of the Ozark area most of his life, he was a retired plumber and farmer. He was a veteran
of World War II and a member of Victory Baptist Church southeast of Ozark. Surviving

are two foster sisters, cousins raised in the home, Mrs. Eldorene Stewart, Bolivar and
Mrs. Bobbie Forgey of Route 2, Ozark.
AND
Payne, Oral T. 28 Dec 1914 - 7 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 pB6
We would like to express our appreciation for all the prayers, visits, flowers, calls,
kindness and concern during the illness and the loss of our loved one. Mary Kirby &
cousins of Oral Payne
Payne, Orval 15 Jan 1899 - 6 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: married Eula Mae Brannum 6 May 1907 - 28 Dec 1970]
Orval Payne, 90, of Sparta, died at 8:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Payne were held Feb. 9 in the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Reggie Micham officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Payne was
a longtime resident of the Sparta community. Surviving are five sons, Floyd, Leonard and
Glen, all of Sparta, Lloyd and Don, both of Ozark; a daughter, Joretta Gray, Springfield;
16 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Payne, Paul M., T/S 18 Jun 1920 - 19 Jul 1945 CCR 13 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Joseph & Mary (Sellers) Payne; married 1941 Mary Gier]
T/S Paul Payne was born June 18, 1920, in Nixa, Mo, and was killed July 19,
1945 in a jeep accident in France while preparing to come home. Paul enlisted September
3, 1940, and served in the Quartermaster Corps. He had lived most of his life in the Nixa
vicinity. He married Mary Gier in 1941 and to this union were born two sons, Mike and
Richard. Other survivors include three brothers, Jess Payne of Nixa, Roscoe Payne of
Sacramento, CA and Hubert Payne of Highlandville; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Tatum of
Ozark, Mrs. Opal Johnson of Kansas City and Miss Lois Payne of Nixa; other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware
Chapel with burial in the Delaware cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. The American Legion conducted Military services at the grave.
Payne, Ralph Glenn 12 Jan 1891 - 26 Feb 1968 CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Abraham & Margaret Ann (Glenn) Payne; married 12 Feb 1916 Jessie Mae
Doran 18 May 1890 - 27 Nov 1987]
Ralph G. Payne, 77, Selmore, died at 6:30 p.m. Monday in his home. He suffered
from a heart condition. Mr. Payne had lived his entire life on his farm. A charter member
and honorary elder of the Selmore Christian Church, he served for 14 years on the Ozark
Board of Education and was a member of the MFA. Mr. Payne is survived by his wife,
Jessie M.; a daughter, Mrs. Edna Blevins, Route 1, Ozark; two grandchildren and a great
grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Revs. Jackson M. Reed and Harold Mayes officiating. Burial will be in Selmore
Cemetery.
Payne, Ralph Leon 2 Dec 1925 - 8 Sep 2006 SN-L 11 Sept 2006
[Note: Son of Almus & Ida (McConnell) Payne]
Ralph Leon Payne, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Friday, September 8, 2006. He
was born December 2, 1925, the son of Almus and Ida (McConnell) Payne. He lived

most of his life in Nixa, and was a 1943 graduate of Nixa High School. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Rosalie
Payne, Colorado, six nieces and nephews, and many friends. He was preceded in death by
a sister, Irene Glenn; a brother, Howard Payne; and a nephew. A graveside funeral will be
at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, in Payne Cemetery, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Friends may call at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa from noon until 7 p.m. today.
Payne, Roscoe Cecil 30 Dec 1903 - 18 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990 & NN-E 1 Feb 1990
[Note: Son of Joseph D. & Mary (Sellars) Payne]
Roscoe Cecil Payne, 86, Nixa, died Jan. 18 in Park Care Center following a long
illness. He was born Dec. 30, 1903, the son of Joseph D. and Mary Sellars Payne. Mr.
Payne graduated from Nixa High School and attended the currently named SMSU. He
served as a teacher in the rural schools of Christian County. In 1927 he moved to
California where he spent many years in the restaurant business as owner and cook.
Twenty-five years ago he retired and returned to this area. Mr. Payne is survived by two.
Graveside services were held Saturday in Delaware Cemetery, Nixa, with Mr. Charles
White officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Payne, Steven Allen 4 Dec 1955 - 28 May 1964
CCR 4 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Lloyd Nolen & Janet Sue (Forgey) Payne]
Steven Allen Payne, 8, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Payne, died at 10:15 p.m.
Thursday at the home of his parents southwest of Ozark. He had been ill since birth.
Surviving in addition to the parents are two brothers, Randy and Dale, both of the home;
a sister, Cindy, of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Payne, Sparta;
the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Forgey, Ozark; and the paternal great
grandfather, James Brannum. Springfield. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in
the Harris Chapel. The Rev. Jackson Reed officiated and burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Payne, Walter H. 20 Jun 1910 - 4 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of James Alec & Weltha Payne; married 6 Apr 1934 Corine Meek]
Walter H. Payne died Sunday, November 4, 2001, at the age of 91. He was born
to James Alec Payne and Weltha Payne on June 20, 1910. He lived all of his life on the
family farm, which was given to the Paynes for service in the Spanish American War by
President Franklin Pierce. On April 6, 1934 he and Corine Meek were married. Walter
was a member of the Church of Christ in Nixa. He retired from Horner Box Company in
Springfield. While continuing to live on the farm, he loved to go into the timber and cut
wood until he was 90 years of age. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers,
Almus and Everett; and a sister, Eva Payne Snyder. Walter is survived by his wife,
Corine Payne; a son, Charles Payne and his wife, Alberta of Nixa; two granddaughters,
Jennifer Payne of St. Louis and Emily Woodward and her husband, Fred of Boise, Idaho.
Walter had many nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 10, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with James Baysinger and Winford Lee officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions

may be made to Christian Health Care Hospice. Springfield News-Leader, November 7,
2001.
Payne, Wilburn Mary “Sis” (Bray) Deffenderfer 24 Nov 1900 - 8 Sep 1976 OH 16
Sep 1976 p11
[Note: Daughter of Frank Cadmus & Anna Wilburn (Russell) Bray; also used name of
stepfather, Jacob Rufus Forgey; married Seth Thomas Deffenderfer 22 Jun 1896 - 1 Aug
1921; married Frank A. Payne 19 Feb 1899 - 17 Jun 1985]
Mrs. Mary W. “Sis” Payne, 75, Ozark died at _:50 p.m. Wednesday in a Tulsa
Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Payne became ill while visiting relatives in Tulsa,
funeral home spokesman said. She was a native of Sparta and a resident of Ozark most of
her life. She was a member of the Selmore Christian church. Survivors include her
husband, Frank A.; a sister, Mrs. Velma Sharp, McClave, Colo.; and four grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Mary W. “Sis” Payne, 75, Ozark was at
10 a.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with burial in Selmore Cemetery south of here.
Mrs. Payne died at 12:50 p.m. Wednesday in a Tulsa, Okla, hospital after a short illness.
Payne, William Almus 1 Sep 1894 - 8 Oct 1975 OH 17 Oct 1975
[Note: Son of James Alec & Weltha A. (Williams) Payne; married 25 Oct 1916 Ida B.
McConnell 12 Nov 1898 - 23 Jan 1986]
NIXA - W. Almus Payne, 81, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday at
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a brief illness. Mr. Payne, a lifelong resident
of Nixa, was a retired farmer and plumber. He was a member of Calvary Bible Church,
west of Nixa and worked for a number of years for Springfield City Utilities prior to his
retirement. Survivors include his wife, Ida B. of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Irene
Glenn of Nixa; two sons, Howard Payne of Denver, Colo. and Ralph Payne of the home;
seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and one brother, Walter Payne of Nixa.
Services for W. Almus Payne, 81, Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. today in Calvary Bible
Church west of here with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Paynter, Harry E. 1888 - 15 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for Harry E. Paynter, 81, of Bolivar, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Pitts Chapel with the Rev. Frank Stever officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Paynter died at 10 a.m. Thursday in Bolivar Nursing Home following a lingering
illness. He was a native of Stockton, a resident of Bolivar since 1919, a retired sales clerk
and a member of the Bolivar Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Carrie; one
nephew, Herb Morgan, Ozark; one brother, Ted of Mesa, Ariz; and four sisters, Mrs.
Mary Engleman of Bolivar, Mrs. Sadie Moreland of Caldwell, Idaho, Mrs. Tressya
Bradley of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Altha Hurt of Ventura , Calif.
Payton, Mollie Mabel (Weatherman)
1892 - 13 Jul 1960
CCR 28 Jul 1960 p10
Funeral services for Mrs. Mollie Mabel Payton, 68, who died July 13 at her home
in Springfield were held July 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with Rev. B.
H. Estis officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. She was a native of Chasten
County and a longtime resident of the Christian Center community southeast of Ozark.

Survivors include her husband, Thomas Lee Payton of Springfield; one brother, Odell
Weatherman of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Byers of Oilton, Okla, and Mrs.
Merle Weter of Chadwick.
Peace, Albert 3 Aug 1898 - 26 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
[Note Son of John J. & Eliza Ann “Annias” (Shipman) Peace; married 10 Feb 1921
Flossie H. Stinnett 10 Dec 1901 - 1 Mar 1925]
Albert Peace, 80, Springfield, formerly of the Garrison community where he was
born, was buried Monday with the graveside rites in the National Cemetery, with the
Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Mr. Peace was a World War I veteran of the Navy. He
died last Friday in St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
Peace, Estella (Vandeventer) Sept 1879 - 21 Jan 1966 CCR 27 Jan 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Daniel O. & Anna Louise (Cummings) Vandeventer; married Joseph
Andrew Peace Oct 1976 - 1950]
Mrs. Estella Peace, 87, Harrisburg, Ark., A former resident of Springfield, died
Friday morning in a Harrisburg hospital. She was a sister of the late Judge W. L.
Vandeventer and daughter of Dr. D. O. Vandeventer, a physician in Taney and Christian
Counties. Her husband, J. Andy Peace, a native of Christian County, died 15 years ago.
Surviving are a son, Leon, Jackson, Miss.; a daughter, Mrs. Regina Hankins, Harrisburg;
and two grandchildren.
Peace, Mary (Smythe) Melton 4 Sep 1916 - 8 Nov 2003 NN-E 12 Nov 2003
Mary Melton Peace, 87, Springfield, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Sept. 4, 1916 in Reeds Spring, the daughter of
James and Nellie (Qualls) Smythe. Peace was saved at a young age and was a member of
the Pentecostal faith. She loved her family and caring for them was a great joy in her life.
She was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include
three children, Dean Melton and Georgia, Springfield; J.D. Melton and Susan Yarnell,
Nixa, and Carolyn Wade, Springfield; six grandchildren, Larry Cummings, Vickie Ehrie,
Mike Melton and wife Kena, Mark Melton and wife Teresa, Kurt Wade, Randy Wade; 12
great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many special
friends. A graveside funeral was held at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 in Selmore Cemetery, south of
Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Peacock, Garry 11 Mar 1948 - 10 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: Son of Joe & Louise Peacock; married Sharon]
Services for Garry Peacock, 31, Ozark, were held Monday in Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Albert Watkins officiating. Graveside services were in Arlington, Texas. Mr.
Peacock died about 1 a.m. Sunday when struck by a pickup truck on Route K in Shannon
County. Mr. Peacock was an employee of Roadway Express Co. in Springfield. He
attended the Ozark Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; a daughter,
Tammy of the home; his parents, Joe and Louise Peacock, Grand Prairie, Texas; three

brothers, David, Robbie and Roger, all of Grand Prairie; and a sister, Mrs. Donna Eabard,
Grand Prairie.
Peak, Georgia Ellen (Claxton) Daniels 16 Dec 1920 - 20 Feb 2005 SN-L 22 Feb 2005
Georgia Ellen Peak, 84, died after an extended illness, February 20, 2005, in
Riverview Manor, Ozark. She was born in 1920 in Laclede County, Mo., on December
16 to O.L. and Cora (Williams) Claxton. In 1937, she married Doyle Daniels. To this
union three children were born, Patsy, Jimmie, and Linda. She was united in marriage to
Albert Peak in 1955. To this union, one daughter was born, Sharlene. Georgia was a
member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Springfield. She worked a number of
years at Lily Tulip. In later years, she was a homemaker. Georgia was preceded in death
by her parents; her husband on Jan. 18, 2005; one daughter, Patsy; her son, Jimmie; four
sisters; four brothers; two great-grandsons, Nathan Williams and David Stevens. She is
survived by two daughters, Linda Whitlock and husband Wayne, Nixa, and Sharlene
Clark and husband Rick, Friestat, Mo.; five grandsons; three granddaughters; several
great- grandchildren; two brothers, Herbert Claxton, and Burney and his wife Florence
Claxton; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother,
grandmother, sister, and friend. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
February 23, 2005, in Green- lawn Funeral Home North with Rev. John Claxton and
Burney Claxton officiating. Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Peak, Walter A. 16 Aug 1871 - 17 May 1948 CCR 20 May 1948
[Note: Son of Arthur A. & Joann (?) Peak - this is spelling on tombstones and mortuary
record and most censuses - in Sweet Home, Clark County, Missouri on 1880 census]
Funeral services for Walter Peake, 76, a longtime resident of Ozark where he was
a carpenter and cabinetmaker, where held Wednesday morning at the Chaffin Funeral
Home, with burial in Ozark cemetery. He is survived only by a niece of Kansas City.
Pearce, Alvie P. 26 Dec 1901 - 13 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Josh P. & Francis J. (Holder) Pearce]
Alvie P. Pearce, 86, of Moses Lake, Washington, formerly of Clever, died March
13 in Crestview Nursing Home, Moses Lake. Graveside services for Mr. Pearce were
held March 16 in the Pioneer Memorial Garden, Moses Lake. Burial was under the
direction of the Chapel of Memories, Moses Lake.
Pearce, Bearl Benjamin 7 Apr 1912 - 16 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: Son of Sanders W. & Nettie Florence (Hill) Pearce; married Pauline Elizabeth
DeWitt 28 Oct 1912 - 30 Mar 2005]
Bearl B. Pearce, 77, of Billings, died at 10:45 p.m. Oct. 16 in St. John's Regional
Health Center after a long illness. He was a retired carpenter and sheet metal worker for
Topco Mid-Am and was a member of Teamsters Local 245. He was united in marriage in
1935 to Pauline De Witt. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, who writes "Brown's Spring
News" for the Christian County Shopper; two sons, Mickey Pearce and his wife, Becky,
Billings, and Bearl Pearce Jr., of the home, a daughter, Carma Lee Little and her
husband, Woody, Billings; two brothers, Mearle Pearce, Billings, and Loyd Bill Pearce,
Marionville; a sister, Carmine Crumpley, Marionville; four grandchildren, Candise Little,

Cpl. Lance Pearce, Cristine Pearce and Shawn Pearce. Services were last Thursday in
Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever, with the Rev. Lee Brownlee officiating under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society or the American Lung Association.
Pearce, Bertie Jane (Nelson) 24 Dec 1894 - 22 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertie Jane (Nelson) Pearce, 59, who died Monday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital following a cerebral hemorrhage on March 17, were held at
2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and
Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Clever. She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and had lived in the
Clever community most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Cowan C. Pearce,
judge of the county court from the western district, route 1, Clever; two sons, Orville
Pearce of Branson and Andrew Pearce of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Zula
Willoughby and Mrs. Marcella Roberts, both of Springfield; four brothers, Glen Nelson
of Marionville; Earl and Willie Nelson of Clever’ and Howard Nelson of Birmingham,
Ala; three sisters, Mrs. Georgia McConnell of Hollywood, Calif, and Mrs. Thelma Smith
and Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel of Nixa, three grandchildren, other relatives and many
friends.
AND
Pearce, Bertie Jane (Nelson) 24 Dec 1894 - 22 Mar 1954
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church for
Mrs. Cowan Pearce, who died Monday afternoon in the Baptist hospital in Springfield at
the age of 59. She had been a patient in the hospital for five days after suffering a stroke.
Revs. R. W. Forbis and Everett Bryant conducted the last rites. Burial was in the
Delaware cemetery east of Clever. The deceased had been a resident of the Clever
community most of her life She was a good Christian woman and a member of the Mt.
Sinai church. She is survived by her husband, Cowan; two sons, Orville Pearce of
Branson and Andrew of the home on Clever, Route 1, two daughters, Mrs. Zula
Willoughby of 836 South Newton and Mrs. Marcella Roberts of 1738 Fairway Terrace in
Springfield; four brothers, Glen Nelson of Marionville, Earl of the home, Willie of Clever
and Howard of Birmingham, Ala.; three sisters, Mrs. Georgie McConnell of Hollywood,
Calif., Mrs. Thelma Smith and Mrs. Dorothy McDaniel, both of Nixa and three
grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1954 in the margin.
Pearce, Cowan Charles 3 Jul 1893 - 14 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meachean) Pearce; married Bertie Nelson 24 Dec
1894 - 22 Mar 1954]
Ex-Presiding Judge Found Dead in Field
Cowan C. Pearce, 78, a former presiding Judge of the Christian Chounty Court,
was found dead Saturday afternoon, Oct. 16, in a field at his farm, east of Clever, Judge
Pearce, who lived alone, had been under a doctor’s care, authorities said, and apparently
suffered a heart’s attack and died sometime Thursday. He had a member of the Clever
Baptist Church. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. J. W. Willoughby, Route 1, Nixa and

Mrs. Ernest Roberts, Route 2, Springfield; two sons, Orville Pearce, Route 8, Springfield
and Andrew Pearce, Route 2, Springfield; two brothers, Ernest Pearce, Route 1, Billings
and Clifford Pearce, Clever; and one sister, Mrs. Harol Avery, Ozark. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Pearce, Emily Frances 16 Oct 1876 - 11 Oct 1949 CCR 13 Oct 1949
[Note: Daughter of Samuel M. & Martha J. (Butler) Pearce]
Emily Frances Pearce, 72, lifelong resident of Christian county, died in the home
of a niece, Mrs. J.O. DeWitt, of 2100 West Lee St. in Springfield Tuesday morning at
6:20. She had been in ill health for the past two years. She was a member of the Clever
Baptist church. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Malinda Hallenberger of Webb City,
Mrs. Lou Stokes of Dunnegan, and Mrs. Abagail Hardin of 1826 W. Chestnut St.,
Springfield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday
in the Clever Baptist church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial will be made
in the Frazier cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Pearce, Ernest Clay 24 Nov 1890 - 20 Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Andrew J. & Susan J. (Meacheam) Pearce; married Flossie M. 6 Oct 1900 19 Apr 1985]
CLEVER - Services for Ernest Clay Pearce, 84, of Route 1, Billings, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial
will be in Delaware Cemetery, near Clever, under direction of Cantrell Funeral Home.
Mr. Pearce died at 6:20 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short
illness. Survivors include his wife, Florence; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Hedgpeth,
Billings; a brother, Clifford of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Jewel Avery, Ozark; two
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from
7-9 p.m. today.
Pearce, George W. 1968 - 18 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
[Note: Son of Elijah & Sarah E. (Hodges ) Pearce; married 1903 Connie Maud Jones
Sept 1886 - 20 Nov 1954]
Funeral services for George W. Pearce, 74, pioneer Christian County farmer, who
died at his home near Clever on Jan. 18, were held Sunday at the Clever Christian church,
conducted by Revs. Doyle and Holland, with burial in Wise Hill cemetery under direction
of Maples Funeral Home. Born near Terrill in 1868, Mr. Pearce spent his entire life in
Christian County and was widely known here. He was a member of the Clever Christian
Church. He was married to Connie Jones in 1903. He is survived by his wife and three
children, Lawrence of the home, Mrs. Loer Little and Roy Pearce, both of Clever; two
daughters by a former marriage, Mrs. W.J. Potts of Republic, and Mrs. Sherman Merritt
of Clever; a brother and sister, Andy Pearce of Clever and Mrs. M.F. Nelson of Billings;
five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Pearce, Golda (Young) 6 Oct 1886 - 15 May 1970
Mrs. Golda Pearce, 83, of Clever, died about 5 a.m. today in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mrs. Pearce

was a member of the Clever Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Verna
Pearce, Clever; one sister, Mrs. Minnie Butler, Harding, Mont.; and one brother, Dick
Young, Independence. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Clever
Baptist Church with the Revs. Everett Bryant, Lynn Swadley and James Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Pearce, Haakon Philip 14 Aug 1930 - 21 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
[Note: Son of Jesse Philip & Ketta Marie (Thelander) Pearce; married Barbara]
Haakon Philip Pearce, 65, Nixa, died Friday, June 21, 1996 in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. He was born August 14, 1930 in Globe, Arizona. His wife, Barbara, preceded him in death in 1994. Survivors include: His parents, Phil and Ketta Pearce, Ozark;
three daughters, Ketta Harris, Houston, Texas, Karla Keller and Kristi Curtis, Redwood
City, California; two grandchildren, Christie and Ashley Harris, and Max and Kelly
Curtis; a sister, Ethel Chudomelka, Ozark; three stepdaughters, Kitty Fovinci, W. Linn,
Oregon, Judi Smith, Santa Barbara, California, and Kelly Smythe, Manhattan Beach,
California; and two very close friends, Sherry Kerns, and Dal Butler. A memorial service
will be at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 7 in Ozark Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Ken
Chamberlain officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Pearce, Jesse Philip "Phil" 14 Feb 1905 - 28 Feb 2004 CCH-N 2 Mar 2004 & SN-L 20
Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Zebulon & Rachel (Leebrick) Pearce; married 24 Feb 1928 Ketta
Thelander]
Jesse Philip "Phil" Pearce, 99, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004 in Primrose
Place Heathcare Center Springfield. He was born February. 24, 1905 in Mesa, Ariz., the
son of Zebulon and Rachel (Leebrick) Pearce. On Feb. 24, 1928 he and Ketta Thelander
were united in marriage. They lived in Coopville, Wash., before his retirement from the
dredging and Marina Business. The couple traveled extensively both in the United States
and abroad. They settled in Ozark in the mid 1970's. He was a member of the United
Methodist Church both in Washington and in Ozark before joining the Church of the
Nazarene in Ozark. Although in his 90's, he never felt the urge to stop learning, he was
able to join the age of computers, enjoyed weaving on his loom, and hunted and fished
whenever he had the opportunity. He was always a gentleman. His wife, Ketta preceded
him in death in 1999. He was also preceded in death by a son, Haakan Pearce; a daughter,
Ethel Chudomelka; a granddaughter; and six brothers and sisters. Survivors include eight
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Katherine
Baxter, Payson, Ariz.; and special friends, Von and Barbara Morgan, Ozark. A memorial
service was held in Ozark Church of the Nazarene.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
A memorial service will be held in Ozark Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, June 26,
at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, it was Phil's desire that donations be made to the largest
provider of services to homeless children and families in Springfield and the greater
Ozarks, The Kitchen, Inc., 1630 N. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803.
Pearce, John Elmer 25 Feb 1886 - 14 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1

[Note: Son of William H. & Martha F. (Carpenter) Pearce; married Lula E. “Lou” Price
31 Mar 1890 - 28 Jan 1957]
John Elmer Pearce, 80, of Clever, a retired farmer, died at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in
the home of his daughter, Mrs. Irene Jones of Clever. Also surviving are two other
daughters, Mrs. Gladys Lipe, Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Josephine Bigler, Springfield; six
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. today at the
Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Galen Jones officiating. Burial was at Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Pearce, Ketta Marie (Thelander) 25 Oct 1905 - 25 May 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of William Howard & Ethel (Langdon) Thelander; married 24 Feb 1928
Jesse Philip Pearce]
Ketta Marie Pearce, age 93, of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 25, 1999 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born October 25, 1905 in Callender, Iowa, and was the
daughter of William Howard Thelander and Ethel Langdon Thelander. On February 24,
1928 she and J. Philip Pearce were married. In 1970 she and her husband moved here
from the state of Washington. Mrs. Pearce was a member of the Church of the Nazarene
in Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Philip; a daughter, Ethel Chudomelka, Ozark;
eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were: a son,
Haakon Pearce; and four brothers, Kenneth, Leonard, Wallace, and Ivan Thelander; and a
grandchild. A memorial service was 11 a.m. Saturday, June 5, 1999 in the Ozark Church
of the Nazarene with Rev. Kenneth Chamberlain officiating. Interment will be in
Memory Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum, Phoenix, Arizona. Cremation was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pearce, Laura L. (Fugitt) 21 Feb 1871 - 2 Dec 1957 CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5
Funeral services for Laura L. Pearce, 86 of Phoenix, Ariz who died Sunday, Dec
2, were held Thursday, Dec 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Christian Church with Rev.
Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. She was converted at the age of 14 and united with the Clever
Christian Church. Survivors include two son, Glen Pearce and Norman Pearce both of
St. Joseph, Mo, one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Weber of Phoenix, Ariz, five grandchildren
and two great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary Wade of Clever.
Pearce, Lawrence W.
31 May 1903 - 16 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
[Note: Son of George W. & Connie (Jones) Pearce; married Erma]
Funeral services for Lawrence W. Pearce, 63, Route 1, Billings, were at 2:20 p.m.
Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. William R. Butts and Rolla
Weber officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of
Clever. Mr. Pearce, a lifelong farmer, died at 10:35 Saturday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Erma; a son, James F. Bowen,
Garland, Tex.; a brothers, Roy Pearce, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Rao Little, Clever.
AND
Pearce, Lawrence W. 31 May 1903 - 16 May 1970
Funeral services for Lawrence W. Pearce, 63, Route 1, Billings, were to be at 2:30
p.m. today in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. William R. Butts and Rolla

Weber officiating. Burial was to be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell
of Clever. Mr. Pearce, a lifelong farmer in this area, died at 10:35 p.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include his wife, Erma; a son,
James F. Bowen, Garland, Tex; a brother, Roy, 1544 South Kickapoo, Springfield; and a
sister Mrs. Rao Little, Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated. [dates from
tombstone give birthdate three years earlier than obit]
Pearce, Leonard 1889 - 26 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
Funeral services for Leonard Pearce, 73, Marionville, who died Sunday night at
Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Shiloh Baptist Church with the
Rev. Otis Ennis and the Rev. Jerry Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the IOOF
Cemetery at Marionville under direction of Harris of Nixa. A resident of Route 1,
Marionville, he was a retired farmer and a member of Shiloh Baptist Church. Surviving
are his wife, Edith; two sons, Claude, Peoria, Ill.; and Gerald, Crane; a daughter, Mrs.
Lyndall Maples, Route 1, Marionville; eight grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pearce, Lewis William 7 Aug 1885 - 9 Feb 1967 CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Granville & Margaret N. Pearce; married Golda Young 6 Oct 1886 - 15
May 1970
Lewis William Pearce, 81, of Route 1, Clever, died at 12:30 p.m. yesterday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. A lifetime resident of Christian County, he was a retired
farmer and member of Clever Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Goldie; one
daughter, Miss Verna Pearce, of the home; one brother, Wesley Pearce, Baxter Springs,
Kan., and two sisters, Mrs. Reathel Sellers, Aurora, and Mrs. Florence Wise, Billings.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed
Brock, the Rev. Lynn Swadley and the Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial will be at
the Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under direction of Cantrell. [CCR says Burial
was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 in the margin.
Pearce, Lula Ethel (Rhodes) 1901 - 1 Oct 1955 CCR 5 Oct 1955 p5
Funeral services for Mrs., Lula Ethel Pearce, 54, who died October 1 at St. Johns
Hospital, Springfield were held Tuesday afternoon at the Clever Christian Church, with
Rev. Harold Mayes and Rev. Carl Burkhardt officiating, Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was converted at
Frazier Chapel early in life and united with the Clever Christian Church 25 years ago.
Survivors include her husband, Clifford Pearce of the home, Route 1, Clever; a son, Gary
Clifford Pearce of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Hedgpeth of Springfield and
Miss Ramona Pearce of the home; six brothers, Rass Rhodes of Miller, Ernest Rhodes of
Monett, Fred Rhodes of South Greenfield, Rolla Rhodes of Crane, Howard Rhodes of
San Diego, Calif, and Oliver Rhodes of Nixa; three sisters,, Mrs. Etta Deeds of Denton,
Texas, Mrs. Myrtle Wolfe of Visalia, Calif and Mrs. Reathel Combs of Bois d’arc and
other relatives and a host of friends.

Pearce, Martha E. “Mattie”
27 Feb 1873 - 22 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
Miss Martha “Mattie” E. Pearce, 85, a former clerk in the Springfield Court of
Appeals and retires school teacher, died Wednesday at the Christian Rest Home in Ozark.
Miss Pearce had been a teacher at the Ozark and Billings School for many years before
retiring to a home at Billings and had been a patient at the Ozark rest home for four
months. About 50 years ago, she was a clerk in the Springfield Court of Appeals and in
1915 was associated with a security company in Kansas City. She was a member of
Billings Christian Church. Survivors are nephews Ted Morris of Billings and Joseph
Morris of California and nieces Mearl Nichols of Farmersville, Ohio and Charles
Nichols, Kansas City.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of
Billings.
Pearce, Mickey J., SFC (Ret) 22 Oct 1963 - 3 Jun 2005 SN-L 5 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Bearl B. & Pauline Elizabeth (DeWitt) Pearce; married 10 Jun 1966 Becky
Maples]
SFC Mickey J. Pearce (Ret) left this world on June 3, 2005, after 28 years of
honorable military service to his country from 1962 to 1992, and a lifetime of dedication
to his family and God. After retirement, he served the City of Clever as City Clerk until
illness forced him to retire. He was born October 22, 1943, to Bearl and Pauline (DeWitt)
Pearce. He was united in marriage to Becky Maples on June 10, 1966. His parents and
one brother, Buck, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Becky;
two sons, Lance and wife, Regina, of Clever, and M. Shawn and wife, Stephanie, of
Billings; one daughter, Christina Strohm and husband, Mike, of Willard; grandchildren,
Cole and Jessie Pearce, Jon and Jake Strohm, Ashley and Riley Pearce; one sister, Carma
Lee and Woody Little and daughter, Candy, Billings; and brother-in-law, Mickey Maples
of Billings. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will be at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Memorial contributions may be made to
Pauline Elizabeth Pearce Scholarship fund in care of Peoples Bank of Nixa, or Hood
United Methodist Church.
Pearce, Naomi 1903 - 12 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married Floyd Pearce]
Naomi Pearce, 85, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of the Republic area, died March
12 at the Olathe Medical Center after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Pearce
were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Lindsey Cemetery, Republic, with the Rev. Bert
Miller officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Meadors Chapel,
Republic. Mrs. Pearce was a longtime member of the Rebekah Lodge. Surviving are her
husband, Floyd; two stepdaughters, Marlene Palmer, Kingston, Oklahoma and Bonnie
Rodgers, Olathe; a stepson, Jack Pearce, Gardner, Kansas; three nieces, Mamie Yates and
Sue Bywaters, both of Smithville, and Sharon Williams, Edgerton; two step-nephews,
Gene McConnell, Republic, and Frankie Pearce, Nixa; three step-nieces, Inas Harper,
Cahokia, Illinois, Virgia Boyd, Olathe, and Erma Emerson, Miami, Oklahoma; 19
grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Pearce, Pauline Elizabeth (DeWitt) 28 Oct 1912 - 30 Mar 2005 SN-L 1 Apr 2005
[Note: story Mickey wrote for county history says her maiden name was Dewitt; DeWitt
history says she is daughter of Robert A. & Ida A. (Fugitt) DeWitt; since Robert A.
DeWitt died 1929, Ida was his second wife & he married a third time before his death,
perhaps Isaac Gardner was Pauline’s step-father and Mitt was Ida A.’s nickname???;
married Bearl Pearce 7 Apr 1912 - 16 Oct 1989]
Pauline Elizabeth Pearce, 92, Billings, passed away at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March
30, 2005, at the Ozarks Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born October 28, 1912,
in Billings. Mrs. Pearce was a wife, mother, teacher, storekeeper, writer, and proofreader,
and retired from the Springfield News-Leader. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Bearl Sr., in 1989; a son, Bearl "Buck" Jr., in 1999; her parents, Isaac and Mitt
(Fugitt) Gardner; and a brother, Lee DeWitt. She is survived by a son, Mickey Pearce and
wife, Becky; daughter, Carma Lee Little, and husband, Woody, all of Billings; four
grandchildren, Candy Little and friend, Stacey Kerr, Lance Pearce and wife, Regina,
Christy Strohm and husband, Mike, and Shawn Pearce and wife, Stephanie; six greatgrandchildren, Cole and Jessi Pearce, Jon and Jake Strohm, and Ashley and Riley Pearce;
other relatives and many friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wise
Hill Cemetery, Clever, with Rev. Wes Arington officiating, under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. The Clever chapel will be open 10 a.m. Saturday, with visitation
from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests contributions be made to the Pauline Pearce
Memorial Fund, care of the People's Bank in Clever, which will go toward the Clever
High School Scholarship Fund.
Pearce, Ruth M. (Hair) Westerman 1 Aug 1906 - 15 May 1990 OH 24 May 1990
Ruth M. Pearce, 83, Mexico, Mo., formerly of Clever, died Tuesday, May 15,
1990 in Pine Oak Nursing Center, Mexico, after a long illness. She was a retired
restaurant owner and a member of Clever Christian Church. She is survived by two sons,
Gary Westerman, Auxvasse, and Cart Westerman, Springfield; two daughters, Imogene
Boerste, state of Washington, and Romalee Wilkerson, Springfield; a stepson, Gary
Pearce, state of California; two stepdaughters, Wilma Hedgepeth, Springfield, and
Ramona Brown, state of Oklahoma; a brother, Hobert Hair, Modesto, Calif.; 16
grandchildren; a step-grandchild; and eight great grandchildren. Services were Saturday
in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever,
Pearce, Verna Marie 26 Nov 1908 - 6 Mar 1989
Verna Pearce, 80, of Clever, died March 7 at the Aurora Community Hospital
after a long illness. Services for Miss Pearce were Held March 10 in the First Baptist
Church of Clever, with the Rev. Everett Bryant officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Miss Pearce was a longtime
resident of the Clever community. She was a homemaker and a member of the Clever
First Baptist Church. Surviving are several cousins. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Clever First Baptist Church. There is a handwritten date of 3-7-89 in the
margin. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Pearce, Walter D.

7 Sep 1879 - 22 Feb 1957

CCR 7 Mar 1957

Funeral services for Walter D. Pearce, 77, a lifelong resident of the Clever and
Republic commuities who died February 22 were held February 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Clever Christian Curch, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a member of
the Clever Christian Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Little of
Denair, Calif. and Mrs. Bessie E. Bird of Tekoma Park, Md; 11 grandchildren and 14
great grandchildren; four brothers, Henry Pearce of Bois D’arc, MO, Caney Pearce of
Springfield, Alva Pearce of Visalia, Calif and Earl Pearce of Hanford, Calif.; three sisters,
Mrs. Mary Jones, Mrs. Etna King and Mrs Winnie Estes, all of Clever.
Pearson, Erdy (Caudle) Jun 1894 - 27 Jul 1954 CCR 29 Jul 1954 p5
[note: daughter of Shadrack Newton & Lucy Ann (Melton) Caudle]
Mrs. Erdy Pearson, a native of McCracken and Christian County, died in a
Portland, Ore. hospital on Tuesday, July 27. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 30
at 2 p.m. at the Davies Funeral Home of Portland. At an early age, Mrs. Pearson moved
to California then on to Oregon where she lived for many years. She is survived by one
daughter, Mary Lou Pearson, of the home and three brothers, Fred and Bedford Caudle of
Modesto, Calif and J. B. Caudle of Denver, Colo. She was a cousin of Oren and Bert
Fowler, Mrs. Clara Nix, Mrs. Affie Garrison and Mrs. Virgie Beck, all of Sparta and Bert
Hacker of Rogersville.
Pearson, Eula Mae (Prunty)
22 May 1906 - 16 Aug 1992
Eula Mae Pearson, 86, Springfield, died at 1:25 p.m. in Hillhaven Convalescent
Center. She was a longtime resident of Springfield and a garment worker in a clothing
factory. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter,
Glenda Chadwick, Springfield; three granddaughters, Sandy Bowles, Dana Louiselle, and
Becky Chadwick; a grandson, Steve Chadwick; a great-grandson, Danny Louiselle; and a
great-granddaughter, Addie Louiselle. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday
in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev. Harold R. Bergen officiating.
Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, near Battlefield. (Springfield News-Leader – 19
August 1992)
Pearson, Hopie 1868 - Apr 1916
Mrs. Hopie Pearson, aged 47, died at 8:30 o’clock Thursday morning at St. John’s
hospital following an extended illness of pellagra. The body was removed to the
Lohmeyer undertaking establishment, where the remains are being prepared for burial.
The body will be shipped to Clever, where interment will be Saturday afternoon in the
Wise Hill Cemetery. The decedent, who was the wife of W. J. Pearson of 863 Smith
Street is survived beside the husband by eight children: Mrs. Thomas Pridemore of
Shoals, Iowa, and Bertha, Roy, Myrtle, Floyd, Boyd, Elbert and Harrison Pearson, all of
whom reside at home. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Springfield MO, Republican, Page 8, April 14, 1916. Contributed by Donna Conley.
Pearson, William Thomas 1866 - Feb 1942
William Thomas Pearson, 76, of 2244 North Lyon, died at 4:10 a.m. today at a
Springfield hospital following a brief illness. He was born and reared near Billings, and

farmed there for many years. Up until four years ago, he had been with the Springfield
street department for 27 years. He is survived by his widow, Nellie; five sons, Harrison J.
and Elbert, both of Springfield; Floyd and Boyd, both of Breckenridge, Texas, and Roy
of Long Beach, Cal.; and three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Pridemore of Indiana, Mrs. Clark
Sims of Tuscumbia, Iowa and Mrs. Ray Brandon of Springfield. Springfield MO, Leader
and Press, Page 8, Feb. 17, 1942. Contributed by Donna Conley.
Peck, Douglas Dean 1 Jun 1955 - 12 Apr 2004 SN-L 15 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Dean & Bonnie Peck; married 15 Dec 2001 Fredia J. Lynch]
Douglas Dean Peck, 48, Fordland, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Monday, April 12,
2004, in Cox South Hospital. Doug, a truck driver, was born June 1, 1955, in Wichita,
Kan., the son of the late Dean and Bonnie Peck. He was united in marriage to Fredia J.
Lynch on Dec. 15, 2001, in Nixa. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing, gardening,
woodworking, and his dog, Scooter. Survivors include his wife, Fredia; a brother, David
Peck of Boise, Idaho; a sister, Karen Thorpe of Nixa; Wales and Glenda Wilcox, and
Orville and Adele Latham; a stepson, John and Angie Gourley; a stepdaughter, Carrie
and Tyler Roberts; three step-grandchildren, PJ, Nathan and Larissa; nieces and nephews;
and a host of friends. Services will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2004, at 10 a.m. in the
chapel of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in the
funeral home.
Peck, Nola (Eoff) 14 Jan 1917 - 2 Apr 1999 CCH-N 14 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Virgil & Pearl (Haguewood) Eoff; married Homer Peck]
Nola Peck, age 82, of Springfield, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born January 14, 1917 in Christian County and was
the daughter of Virgil and Pearl (Haguewood) Eoff. She was a graduate of Ozark High
School. Mrs. Peck was a member of First Baptist Church of Springfield. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Homer Peck, and two brothers, Howard
and Connie Eoff. Survivors include several cousins and friends. A graveside service was
at 1:30 Monday, April 5, in Richwood Cemetery with Rev. Ron Cassaday officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Peck, Ruth Edith (Snowden) 4 Aug 1927 - 8 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of Ezekiel & Myrtle (King) Snowden; married Carol O. Peck]
Ruth Edith Peck, age 71, of Ozark, died November 8, in her home. She was born
August 4, 1927 in Kentucky, and was the daughter of Ezekiel and Myrtle (King)
Snowden. She is survived by her husband; Carl O Peck, a daughter; Donna Darlene
Sigma and her husband Roy, a sister; Treva Anthony,. a granddaughter; Whitney April
Sigman, all of Ozark. Funeral services was held Thursday, November 12, in Wells
Funeral Home, Stanton, Kentucky. Burial was in Clay City Cemetery. Local
arrangements were made under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Peck, Susan K. (Waterman) Coley 31 Jul 1943 - 28 Jan 2007 SN-L 30 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of James A. & Mary V. (Galway) Waterman; married ? Coley; married
Charley Peck]

Susan K. Peck, 63, Republic, passed away Sunday morning, January 28, 2007, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield, after a lengthy illness. She was born July 31, 1943, in
Gulfport, Mississippi, the daughter of James A. and Mary V. (Galway) Waterman. She
attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Billings, Missouri, and was a
1961 graduate of Marionville High School. Susan was an avid homemaker, a loving wife,
mother, grandmother, daughter, and a very special sister. She was preceded in death by
her father, Jim Waterman, and a brother, Chuck Waterman. Survivors include her
husband, Charley, of the home; sons, Michael Coley and wife Kara, Mansfield, Texas,
Eric Coley and wife Kathy, Republic; her mother, Mary V. Waterman, Springfield; step
daughters, Teresa Harp and husband John, and Sherry Coones, all of Willard;
grandchildren, Katelyn and Eric Coley II, Gabriel and Grace Coley, Jessi Coones and
Rick Harp; brothers, Doug Waterman and wife Mary, Republic, Steve Waterman and
wife Pat, Clever, Bruce Waterman and wife Tammi, Springfield, and Tom Waterman,
Ozark; a sister, Beth Miller and husband Dave, Harrisburg, Illinois; numerous nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday
February 1, 2007, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, with Father Bobby Manso
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in
the St. Joseph Cemetery, Billings. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
with visitation following, at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.
meadorsfuneralhome.com
Peebles, Clona Sarah (Maples) 19 May 1889 - 7 Jul 1966 CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Noah A. & Margarette E. (Davis) Maples; married Paschull Peebles
26 Aug 1888 - 1 Jan 1943; SSDI spells name Cleona]
Mrs. Clona Sarah Peebles, 77, of Springfield, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, July 7
in St. John’s Hospital, following a long illness. A native of Stone County, she had lived
in Springfield for 23 years, She was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. She is
survived by three sons, Orville and Oral, both of Route 1, Clever and Norris, Springfield;
one sister, Mrs. Mollie Keithley, Flint, Mich; one brother, T. Bob Maples, state of
California; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:00
p.m. Sunday, July 10 in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church west of Nixa with the Rev. Lynn Van
de Mark officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 7, 1966 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Edwin K. “Ed” 12 Jun 1885 - Oct 1969 OH 30 Oct 1975 p6
[Note: Son of Edwin K. & Peebles; married first Ethel Maples 6 Mar 1893 - 27 Sep 1940;
married second Lucy]
He was born near Boaz in 1885 in Christian County on a farm then his father and
mother moved to Springfield, Ark. when he was 6 years old at the time, then later on his
parents moved back to Mo. He finished his schooling and when he was a young man, he
went to Springfield and got a job in the railroad shops. Then he came back and took a
study in engineering and run the threshing machines all over southwest Christian County
and then he would saw lumber in the winter time. When he became a Christian, he was a
deacon of the southern Baptist churches wherever he belonged. He lived on a farm at
Tura, and ran a little country store a few miles southwest of Highlandville, also a farm

while living there and worked in the cannery and also worked in the garage for A. F.
“Earl” West of Highlandville then went back to at the sawmill sawing lumber from there
he took the job of being the janitor for the Highlandville school for 6 yrs. then in 1842, he
ran for the official recorder and circuit clerk, then back to the farm again in 1950 - The
last years of his life was lived in Aurora until his death Oct 14 1968. Everyone who knew
him called him “Honest Abe”.
AND
Peebles, Edwin K., Jr. 12 Jun 1885 - Oct 1969
Funeral services for Edwin K. Peebles Jr., 88, of Aurora, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday
in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Ermon Webb and Lloyd Wilson officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Peebles died at 12:40 p.m. Friday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. He was the circuit clerk
and recorder in Christian County from 1942-1950, and was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Aurora. Survivors include his wife, Lucy E; one foster son, Wilburn Maples of
Colorado Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Alan Roberts of Aurora; and two
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 23, 1969 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Peebles, Edwin K., Jr. 12 Jun 1885 - 17 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Edwin K. & Sarah L. Peebles; married Ethel Maples 6 Mar 1893 - 27 Sep
1940]
Funeral services for Edwin K. Peebles, 88 of Aurora, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Erman Webb and Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Peebles died at 12:40 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a lingering illness. He was circuit clerk and recorder in
Christian County from 1942 - 1950 and was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Aurora. Survivors include his wife, Lucy E.; one foster son, Wilburn Maples of Colorado
Springs, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Alan Roberts of Aurora; and two grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Peebles, F. Burton 9 Nov 1935 - 26 Dec 2004
SN-L 27 Dec 2004
Mr. F. Burton Peebles, 69, Clever, died Sunday morning, Dec. 26, 2004. He was
born Nov. 9, 1935, in Boaz, Mo., to Oral Lee and Clayoma (Willoughby) Peebles. A
lifelong resident of the Boaz community, he graduated from Clever High School and was
a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He was a self-employed milk hauler and for
several years hauled milk for DFA. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by
his wife, Josephine; three sons and their wives, Justin and Linda Peebles, and Kevin and
Julie Peebles, all of Clever, and Quintin and Connie Peebles, Reeds Spring; two brothers
and their wives, Rolland and Jane Peebles, Nixa, and Eddie and Linda Peebles,
Springfield; a sister and husband, Marsha and Fred Hoyt, Springfield; seven
grandchildren, Leslie, Jessica and Lindsay Peebles, Britany, Koby and Logan Peebles,
and Marrissa Peebles. Graveside services will be a t2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in
Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, with Rev. J.C. Springer officiating under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic. The casket will be closed at all times.

Peebles, Glen Dale 13 Aug 1937 - 24 Aug 2004 SN-L 26 Aug 2004
[Note: married Janice d 7 Mar 2003]
Glen Dale Peebles, 67, Springfield, died in his home Aug. 24, 2004. The son of
Orville and Jimmie Peebles, he was born Aug. 13, 1937, in Stone County, Mo. Glen was
a retired data processor at Lily Tulip Cup Corporation, a member of the Baptist Church,
and a former National Guard member. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,
Janice on March 7, 2003. His children and grandchildren held top priority. He is survived
by three sons and their wives, Mark and Tammy of Nixa, John and Penny of Blue
Springs, and Mike and Leah of Springfield; eight grandchildren; a brother and his wife,
Joe and Janice Peebles of Clever; and three sisters, Wanda Meacham and husband Lloyd,
Republic, Barbara Kirkes of Little Rock, Ark., and Kay Stigall and husband Jerry Max of
Texas. Memorial services following cremation will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with Rev. Mike Denbow officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Peebles, Horatio Bird, D. D. S.
12 Jun 1875 - 3 Mar 1954
CCR 4 Mar 1954 p5
Funeral services for Horatio B. Peebles, 78-year old retired dentist, who died
Wednesday morning at a Springfield rest home, will be held at 2 o’clock Friday
afternoon at the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial
will be in Frazier under direction of Harris. The deceased practiced dentistry in Republic
from 1906 until 1929 when her retired to a farm southeast of Clever. He was a member of
the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lydia Frazier Peebles of
the home; and three sisters, Mrs. D. O. Fullerton and Mrs. Effie Brooks, both of
Springfield and Mrs. Nola Pearce of Competition, Mo.
AND
Peebles, Horatio B., Dr.
12 Jun 1875 - 3 Mar 1954
Dr. Horatio B. Peebles, 78, a retired dentist who resided on a farm on Clever
Route 1, died at 6:05 o’clock Wednesday night of last week in Mercy Infirmary in
Springfield, where he had been a patient for about three weeks. Dr. Peebles attended
Drury College and was later graduated from Western Dental College in Kansas City in
1906. He began practice that year in Republic and continued until 1929, in which year he
retired to his farm near Clever. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors
include his widow, Mrs. Lydia Peebles; three sisters, Mrs. D. O. Fullerton and Mrs. Effie
Brooks, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Nola Pearce of Competition, Mo.; several nieces,
nephews, and other relatives and many friends. Last rites were held last Friday afternoon
in Nixa and burial was in the Frazier Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Peebles, Janice (Ottendorf) 20 Oct 1937 - 7 Mar 2003
Janice Ottendorf Peebles, 65, Springfield, died at 3:05 p.m. Friday, March 7, 2003
in St. John’s Hospital. The daughter of Rolan and Lizzie Ottendorf, she was born Oct. 30,
1937 in Stone County, MO. Janice was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband,
Glenn D. Peebles, to whom she was married Sept. 7, 1956; three sons and their spouses,
Mark and Tammy Peebles of Nixa, John and Penny Peebles of Blue Springs, MO, and
Mike and Leah Peebles of Springfield; one brother, J. Ottendorf of Springfield; and eight
grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2003 in

Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Janice will be cremated and burial will be at a later date
in Mt. Sinai Cemetery, near Clever. Springfield News-Leader, Mar 9 2003.
Peebles, Jimmie Hazel (Fugitt)
14 Aug 1910 - 3 Aug 1993
Jimmie H. Peebles, 82, Clever, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 1993 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church in Boaz. She was the widow of the late Orval Peebles, who
preceded her in death April 5, 1976. She is survived by two sons and three daughters, Joe
and his wife, Janice, Clever, Wanda Meacham and her husband, Lloyd, Republic, Glenn
and his wife, Janice, Springfield, Barbara Kirkes and her husband, Eugene, Little Rock,
Ark., and Sharon K. Stigall and her husband, Jerry, Clever; 12 grandchildren; and 17
great grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 5 in Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with the Revs. Larry Stevens and Frank Arnall officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. {August 4, 1993}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Peebles, Johnny Paschull 26 Aug 1888 - 1 Dec 1943
Johnny Paschull Peebles, son of David and Isabelle Peebles, was born August 25,
1888, and departed this life Dec.1, 1943, at the age of 55 years. Three months and six
days. He was married to Clona Maples on Feb. 7, 1910, and to this union was born three
sons, Orville, Oral Peebles of Clever and Norris of the U.S. Army. He was converted
about 18 years ago at Union Ridge, and united with the Union Ridge Baptist Church of
which he was a member at the time of his death. Besides the wife and three sons, he is
survived by two brothers, Sherman of Springfield and Ed of Ozark, other relatives and a
host of friends to mourn his going. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church, Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield officiating, with burial in Frazier
Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Kenneth Lee 6 Apr 1906 - 24 Mar 1959
Funeral services for Kenneth L. Peebles, 52, Boulder, Colo., who died Tuesday,
will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Broadway Methodist Church, with the Rev. John W.
Vertz officiating. Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery at Clever under direction of
Gorman-Scharpf.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 24, 1959 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Lydia (Frazier) 20 Jul 1886 - 23 Apr 1961 CCR 27 Apr 1961 p9
[Note: Daughter of Elisha J. & Margaret Jane (Sharp) Frazier]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Peebles, 74, a lifelong resident of Christian and
Greene Counties, who died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday at her home in Nixa were conducted by
the Rev. Harold Ziegler at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial was in the
Frazier Cemetery. She was the widow of Dr. Horatio B. Peebles, a dentist at Republic for
33 years who in 1929 retired to a farm near Boaz east of Clever, Mrs. Peebles was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include a brother, The Rev. D. S.

Frazier of Republic, a retired Methodist minister and two sisters, Mrs. Phoebe Cobb of
Nixa and Mrs. Nannie Farris of Bolivar.
Peebles, Mary Alice (King) 7 Sep 1884 - Apr 1979
Mrs. Mary Alice Peebles, 94, of 733 Chicago, died at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Peebles was a member of Grace United
Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Lewis, Buffalo; one daughter, Mrs. Viola
Patterson, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Cindy Hedgpath, Mrs. Nora Solomon and Mrs.
Eula Jenkins, all of Springfield; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services
will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Klingner Chapel with Dr. Solomon Walters officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8
p.m. Friday.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 18, 1979 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Norris N. 21 Jun 1915 - 18 Mar 1976
Services for Norris N. Peebles, 60, Route 8, Springfield, will be at 3:30 Monday
in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Ernest Hart officiating. Burial will be in the
Frazier Cemetery near Clever. Mr. Peebles was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center
Thursday afternoon following an apparent heart attack. The family will be at the funeral
home from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 18, 1976 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Oral L. 22 Jan 1912 - 28 Jan 1978
Services for Oral L. Peebles, 66, of the Boaz community, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Funeral Home here, with the Rev. Jim F. Carter officiating. Burial
will be in the Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Mr. Peebles, a lifelong resident of Boaz, died
at 1:55 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. He was a
retired farmer and employee of Kraft, Inc., Springfield. He was a member of the Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Clayoma; three sons, Burton, of Clever,
Edwin of Butler, and Roland, of the home; a daughter Mrs. Marsha Hedgpeth, Nixa; and
nine grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 28, 1978 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Orville Louie 5 Nov 1910 - 5 Apr 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Paschull & Clona Sarah (Maples) Peebles; married Jimmie Hazel Fugitt 14
Aug 1910 - 3 Aug 1993]
Orville L. Peebles, 65, of Route 1, Clever. died at 12:25 a.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center in Springfield after a long illness. Peebles was Western Judge in
Christian County from 1872 to 1974. He had been a lifelong resident of the Boaz
community in Christian County. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and had
retired from farming and from Kraft Food where he was employed until 1972. Survivors
include his wife, Jimmie; three daughters, Mrs. Wanda L. Meacheam, Republic, Mrs.

Barbara J. Kirkes, Little Rock, Ark. and Mrs. Sharon K. Stigall, Springfield; two sons,
Joe W. of Clever and Glen D. of Springfield; a brother, Oral of Clever and 12
grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with
the Revs. Larry Stevens and L. Van de Mark officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Nixa.
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Peebles, Orville Louie 5 Nov 1910 - 5 Apr 1976
Orville L. Peebles, 65, of Route 1, Clever, died at 12:35 a.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center in Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Peebles was western judge in
Christian County Court from 1972 to 1974. He had been a lifelong resident of the Boaz
community in Christian County. He was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church and had
retired from farming and from Kraft Foods where he had been employed until 1972.
Survivors include his wife, Jimmie; three daughters, Mrs. Wanda L. Meacheam,
Republic, Mrs. Barbara J. Kirks, Little Rock, Ark., and Mrs. Sharon K. Stigall,
Springfield; two sons, Joe W. of Clever and Glen D. of Springfield; a brother, Oral, of
Clever; 12 grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with the Revs. Larry Stevens and L. Van de Mark officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. The family will be at the funeral
home from 7-8:30 today.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 5, 1976 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Peebles, Seth Christopher 3 Jan 2004 - 7 Jan 2004 SN-L 8 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of John Christopher & Emily Ann (Haskamp) Peebles]
Seth Christopher Peebles, infant son of John Christopher and Emily Ann
(Haskamp) Peebles, Nixa, Mo., died at 12:58 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2004, in Cox South
hospital, Springfield, Mo., where he was born on Jan. 3, 2004. He is survived by his
parents of the home; his maternal grandparents, Wayne and Nadine Haskamp of
Moberly; his paternal grandmother, Sue and her husband, Dick Agee, of Sparta; his
paternal grandfather, Johnnie Peebles and his wife, Linda, of Springfield; three greatgrandmothers, Anna Wood of Slater, LaVera Haskamp of Moberly, and Bertha Rogers of
Texas; uncle Jared Haskamp and fiancee Andrea Haggard, Kansas City, Mo.; and
greatuncles, great-aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jackson
Christopher Peebles. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today in Frazier Cemetery
with the Rev. Bill Moore of Wesley United Methodist Church officiating under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Peebles, William Sherman 25 Feb 1876 - 19 Jan 1968
William Sherman Peebles, 91, of 627 North Forrest, died at 1:00 p.m. Friday in
Sunshine Acres where he had been a patient a year. A retired carpenter, Mr. Peebles had
been a resident of Springfield since 1911, coming from Christian County. Surviving are
a daughter, Mrs. Marie Pinkley, 714 East Elm; a brother, Ed, Aurora; two grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 19, 1968 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
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Peebles, William Sherman 25 Feb 1876 - 19 Jan 1968 CCR 25 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Son of David L. & Mary Isabel “Belle” (Johnson) Peebles; married Lula Frazier]
William Sherman Peebles, 91, of Springfield, died at 1 p.m. Friday in Sunshine
Acres where he had been a patient a year. A retired carpenter, Mr. Peebles had been a
resident of Springfield since 1911, going there from Christian County. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Marie Pinkley, Springfield; a brother, Ed. Aurora; two grandchildren; and
eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Gorman- Scharpf
Chapel with the Rev. Joshua D. Tien officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Clever.
Peelor, Charlotte Joan (Williams) 17 Jun 1928 -31 Mar 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Albert & ? (?) Williams; married James E. "Tony" Peelor 16 May
1926 - 15 Dec 1999]
Charlotte Joan Peelor, 59, of rural Deepwater, formerly of Springfield, died
March 31 at Ellis Fischel Hospital, Columbia. Services for Mrs. Peelor were held
Monday in Consalus Chapel, Clinton; with the Rev. Ronald E. Woods, Jr., officiating.
Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mrs. Peelor's survivors include her
husband, James E. "Tony"; four sons, Daniel; Indianapolis, Indiana, Tom, Clinton, and
John and Joe, both of the home; two daughters, Ann Hanks, Springfield, and Susan
Steele, Ozark; two brothers, Harold Williams, Murraysville, Pennsylvania, and Robert
Williams, Warrensburg; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams, Clinton; and seven
grandchildren.
Peer, Nola A. (?) Dilport 28 Jun 1896 - Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
Mrs. Nola A. Peer, 79, formerly of 827 South Nettleton, died Saturday at the
home of her daughter in New Roads, La. after a short illness. Mrs. Peer had been a
lifelong resident of Springfield before moving to her daughter’s home about a month ago.
She was a member of the Temple Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Eugene E.
Dilport, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Horton, Nixa and Mrs. William E. Chappel,
New Roads, La.; seven grandchildren and none great grandchildren. The body was
returned to Springfield for services and burial under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Peine, John H. 23 Aug 1925 - 5 Feb 1993 OH 10 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of John & Helen Peine; married Marjory]
John H. Peine, 67, Nixa, died Feb. 5, 1993 at his home. He was born Aug. 23,
1925 at Garnett, Kan., the son of John and Helen Peine. He served his country during
World War II in the U.S. Army on foreign fields. He retired from Dayco in Springfield.
He was a member of American Legion Post #434, V.F.W. Post #6758, United Rubber
Workers of Springfield, and served on Nixa Sucker Day Committee. He was preceded in
death by his parents; two brothers; and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Marjory; five
sons, John R. Peine and Arthur L. Peine, both of Springfield, Richard H. Peine,
Rogersville, and Ronald J. Peine and Gregory P. Peine, both of Nixa; two daughters,
Deborah Sue Stewart, Nixa, and Patricia A. Campbell, Springfield; a brother, Clarence
Peine, Richmond, Kan,; a sister, Bernardine Walsh, Freeman; and 16 grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Jack Cole
officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery with military honors provided

by American Legion Post #676, and V.F.W. Posts #3404 and #963. Memorial
contributions may be made to V.F.W. Post #6758 in Nixa.
Peine, Joseph Wesley 10 Apr 1978 – 16 June 1996
Joseph Wesley Peine, age 18, Nixa, died Sunday, June 16, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 10, 1978 and lived
throughout his life in Nixa. He was a 1996 graduate of Nixa High School, Wesley
was proud of his F.F.A. membership. He will be missed by many family members
and friends who loved him. Survivors include: his parents. Ron and Charlotte
Peine: a brother, Joshua Peine, of the home, grandparents, Marjory Peine, Nixa,
and Barbara and Lam Kyle; Scotts Mills, Oregon: great-grandmothers Ila Mae
Kyle, Salem, Oregon and Lizzie Riddough, Leoti; Kansas: aunts, uncles. cousins.
and many friends. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. June 19 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Jack Cole officiating. His body has been
cremated. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wesley Peine
Memorial Scholarship Fund at Empire Bank, Nixa.
Peirce, Adford C. 6 Aug 1897 - 14 Dec 1977 OH 22 Dec 1977 p10
[Note: married Muriel K. 1 Jul 1899 - 23 Jan 1986; moved to Missouri from Long Island,
New York]
CHADWICK - Services for Adford C. Peirce, 80, Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Rev. L. E. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Peirce died at 2 p.m Wednesday after apparently
suffering a heart attack in his home. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite
charity.
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Peirce, Adford C. 6 Aug 1897 - 14 Dec 1977 OH 22 Dec 1977 p11
The family of Adford C. Peirce wishes to thank everyone for the love and caring
shown in the loss of our loved one, especially the home visits, food, telephone calls, cards
and flowers.
Pellham, Elmo 16 Jan 1929 - 2 Nov 2004 CCH-N 17 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Rev. Tom J. & Ollie (Posey) Pellham; married 23 Apr 1958 Joan Ellison]
Elmo Pellham, 75, Ava, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, at 8:15 p.m., in his home.
The son of the Rev. Tom J. and Ollie (Posey) Pellham, he was born in Ava, on Jan. 16,
1929. On April 23, 1958, Elmo and Joan (Ellison) Pellham were united in marriage and
to this union four children were born. Elmo was a retired tool and dye machinist and
farmer. He enjoyed working on his farm and caring for his cattle. His wife and children
benefited from his strong dedication to his family. He was a devoted husband and caring
father. Elmo also proudly served his country with the United States Army. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Elmo is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joan Pellham;
three daughters, Paula Pellham, Ava, Judy Heier and husband Scott, Ava, and Tammy
Barry and husband Jim, Springfield; one son Johnny Pellham and wife Nancy, San
Antonio, Texas; one sister Mildred Bailey, Ozark; one brother David Pellham, Sand
Springs, Okla.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; numerous other relatives and
several loving friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday,

Nov. 6, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev. Oren Alcorn
officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Tabor Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday
from 6 to 7 p.m., in the funeral home. Memorial donations are requested to the Mt. Tabor
Cemetery C/O B.F. Funeral Home, PO Box 65, Ava, Missouri 65608.
Pellow, Robert J. 7 Apr 1940 - 14 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Ralph & Samia (Jones) Pellow; married 2 Aug 1969 Sharon Mullis]
Robert J. Pellow, 62, Galena, passed away April 14, 2002, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. He was born April 7, 1940, in Knox City, Texas, the only son of the
late Ralph and Samia (Jones) Pellow. On Aug. 2, 1969, he was united in marriage to
Sharon Mullis and to this union four children were born. Pellow graduated from Fort
Hayes State University with a bachelor of science degree in business management. He
had a special love for people and never met a stranger. He used his keen sense of humor
and his gift of storytelling to make lasting friendships and loving memories. He was
preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon;
one daughter, Kim Spence and husband, Bill Ozark; three sons, Kevin and wife, Wendy,
Houston, Kirk, Linwood, Kan., Kit and wife, Dina, Fayetteville, Ark.; six grandchildren;
other family members; and many friends. A memorial service was held April 18, in First
Baptist Church, Ozark, under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery Baldwin, Kan.
Pellham, June E. 11 Dec 1940 - 1 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: married Ovis Pellham]
June E. Pellham, 48, Springfield, died at 2:30 p.m. June l at Cox Medical Center
South. Services for Mrs. Pellham were hold June 5 at the Clinkingbeard Chapel.. Ava.
Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Mrs.
Pellham was a homemaker. She attended the First General Baptist Church. Surviving are
her husband, Ovid Pellham; her sons, Chad, Billings, and Randall; and her grandchildren,
Rachel and Rebekah.
Pemberton, Agnes Beatrice (Batton) 20 Aug 1914 - 14 Nov 2005 SN-L 15 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank Daniel & Mary Della Batton; married 1933 Diamond
Pemberton]
Agnes Beatrice Pemberton, age 91, of Ozark, passed away Monday, November
14, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born August 20,
1914, in McDougal, Arkansas, the daughter of Frank Daniel and Mary Della Batton. In
1933 she was united in marriage to Diamond Pemberton. Mrs. Pemberton attended Ozark
Baptist Temple and was active in the Ozark Senior Center. She enjoyed crocheting and
quilting. Survivors include a son, Lynn Pemberton and wife, Kay, Ozark; a daughter,
Janet Pemberton, Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Sam, Joe and Mike
Pemberton, Sarah Long, Lanette Saca and Ricky Claeys; 17 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Diamond, in 1993;
a grandson, Brent Claeys, three brothers, Emmett, Earl and Ernest; a sister, Dolly, and her
parents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2005, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5

to 7 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Ozark Senior Center.
Pemberton, Diamond 11 Apr 1912 - 31 Dec 1993 OH 5 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Samuel Leonard & Nellie (Hayden) Pemberton; married 1933 Agnes
Batton]
Diamond Pemberton, 81, Ozark, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 at his home. He was
born April 11, 1912 in Boydsville, Ark., the son of Samuel Leonard Pemberton and
Nellie Hayden Pemberton. In 1933 he married Agnes Batton. They moved to California
in 1953 and he retired from General Electric there. They have lived in Ozark since 1974.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes; a son, Lynn Pemberton, and his wife, Kay, Ozark; a
daughter, Janet Pemberton, Chino, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Sam, Joe, Mike and Sarah
Pemberton, Lanette Saca and Ricky and Brent Claeys; nine great-grandchildren; nieces
and nephews. Services were Monday, Jan. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Troy Rhoden and Pastor Mark Moss officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Pemberton, Eunice Isabelle (Doran) 11 Apr 1906 - 25 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Matthew Duff "Dee" and Mary Ellen "Ella" (Hillard) Doran; married
James Scott Pemberton]
Eunice Isabelle Pemberton, age 92, of Ozark, Missouri, died Thursday, March 25,
1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born April 11, 1906 in Springfield, Missouri,
and was the daughter of Matthew Duff "Dee" and Mary Ellen "Ella" (Hillard) Doran.
Mrs. Pemberton lived in Arkansas for forty years before returning to this area. She was a
member of Cassidy United Methodist Church. Her husband, James Scott Pemberton
preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, Albert, and four brothers,
Ted, Malcom, Cecil and Glenn Doran. Survivors include: two daughters, Colleen Johns
and her husband Hershel, Ozark, and Hilea Larkins and her husband Horace, Cloudland,
Georgia; five grandchildren, Connie Lane, Debra Simpson, Dustin Simpson, Tonya
White, Scott Pemberton; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Lottie Thompson, Ozark. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 27, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bob White officiating. A graveside service was
1 p.m. Sunday, March 28, in Oaklawn Cemetery, Fordyce, Arkansas, with Rev. Harold
Harper officiating.
Pendergast, Barbara Jean (Wells) 24 Sep 1926 - 19 May 2005 SN-L 21 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Dr. Hugh & Viccie Wells; married 26 Apr 1952 Wayne F.
Pendergast]
Mrs. Barbara Jean Pendergast, age 79, of Nixa, passed away on Thursday. A
graveside funeral will be 2 p.m. Monday in Glenn Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Community Hospices of America.
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Pendergast, Barbara Jean (Wells) 24 Sep 1926 - 19 May 2005 SN-L 21 May 2005
Barbara J. Pendergast, age 78, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2005, in
St. John's Regional Health Center with her family by her side. Barbara was born
September 24, 1926, in Wichita, Kan., to Dr. Hugh and Viccie Wells. On April 26, 1952,
she and Wayne F. Pendergast were united in marriage in Wichita. Barbara loved life. She

was involved with the Topeka Weaving Guild for my years. She was a very talented
person who loved to create with fabric and yarn. Survivors include her husband of 53
years, Wayne, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Alan Brock, Nixa; a
grandson and his wife, Stephen Wayne and Shayne Brock, Nixa; a great grandson, Logan
Wayne Brock; a brother and sister-in-law, Delbert and Eloise Wells, of Topeka, Kan.; a
sister, Mona Maxine Corp of Wichita; a niece, Sandra Corp; and two nephews, Steve and
Phillip Corp. She was preceded in death by an infant great-granddaughter, Grace
Brooklyn Brock; an infant daughter, Viccie Sue; a brother, Floyd Wells; and her parents.
A graveside funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Glenn Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Community
Hospices of America.
Pendergraph, Sara Lyn 12 Mar 1977 - 6 Oct 2003
And when he comes, he will open the eyes of the blind and unstop the ears of the
deaf. The lame man will leap up like a deer, and those who could not speak will shout
and sing. Isaiah 35:5-6 Sara L. Pendergraph Sara Lyn Pendergraph was born March 12,
1977, and went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2003. Sara was a member of
Galloway Baptist Church where she was saved and baptized at age 9. She attended school
at Delaware Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and graduated from Kickapoo High
School in 1996. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles; and her sister,
Amanda. She is survived by her mother, Emma; her brother, Kelley and his wife Summer
and their children, Kyle and Gavin Pendergraph; her sister Shelley Russell and her
husband, Dennis and their children, Anthony, Andrew, and Amelia Padron, Jake, Emily
and Nick Russell. Although born with physical limitations, Sara had many
accomplishments. She learned to use a computer for communication at an early age. She
began a wheelchair bus ministry at her church. For the past six years, Sara presented a
disabilities awareness program for area school children using her voice computer and the
assistance of her service dog, Katy. Sara lived in her own home with three housemates
and the loving care of the staff of Brook Care, Inc. Upon her death, Sara became a donor
to the Lions Eye Bank. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Life and Work
Sunday School Class of Galloway Baptist Church to continue funding their sponsored
child in Nairobi, Kenya. Services will be held in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, today,
Oct. 9, at 4:30 p.m. with the Rev. Randall Smith officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale
Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, October 9 2003.
Pendergrass, Bertha L. (Blevins) 12 Dec 1926 - 29 May 2003
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Edna Blevins; married 5 Feb 1946 James Edward
Pendergrass]
Bertha Lee Pendergrass of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 3 p.m. on Thursday,
May 29, 2003 in her home after a long illness with her family by her side. Bertha was
born on Dec. 12, 1926 in Ozark to Homer and Edna Blevins who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Estel Blevins. She was married to James
Edward Pendergrass on Feb. 5, 1946 in Springfield. She is survived by her husband,
James Edward Pendergrass; a daughter, Lee Ann Hopkins, Springfield; a son and
daughter-in-law, Paul Douglas and Kathy Pendergrass of Strafford; grandchildren,
Michael and Scott Pendergrass, Sandra Lorenz and husband Mark, and Michelle Gardner

and husband Don, all of Strafford; and two great-grandchildren, Dustin and Mikayla
Lorenz; and two sisters, her twin, May Dell Farr and Fern Neer, both of Springfield.
Bertha retired from Cox Hospital Dietary. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Visitation
will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Children’s Miracle Network and Community Hospice of America. Springfield NewsLeader, June 1 2003.
Pendergrass, Clifford F. 19 Aug 1936 - 12 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988
[Note: married 1966 Nancy]
Clifford F. Pendergrass, 5l,, of Ozark, died at 12:25 a.m. July 12 at the Harry S
Truman Veterans Administration Hospital, Columbia, after a long illness. Services for
Mr. Pendergrass were held July 15 in the Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Chapel, Springfield,
with the Rev. Ron Melton officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery with full military
honors conducted by Whiteman Air Force Base. Mr. Pendergrass was a retired Air Force
Master Sergeant. He was a member of American Legion Post No. 676 and the Air Force
Sergeants' Association. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Nancy; a son, Steven, Fort
Walton Beach, Florida; three daughters, Cheryl Ormsby and Teresa Breese, both of
Springfield, and Kim McNerney, Fort Myers, Florida; five sisters, Rachel Jones, Everton,
Delores Shelton and Judy Wilson, both of Springfield, Lucille Webb, Diamond, and
Kathy Alexander, Nixa; two brothers, Lee, Fair Grove and Larry, Joplin; and six
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Pendergrass, Emmitt Wade 15 Jul 1919 - 29 Jun 2004 SN-L 1 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Thomas Eli & Missouri (Wilson) Pendergrass; married first Mary; marries
second Willadean]
Emmitt Wade Pendergrass, 84, Springfield, died at 10:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 29,
2004, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born July 15, 1919, in Stone County,
Mo., the son of Thomas Eli and Missouri (Wilson) Pendergrass. He was preceded in
death by his first wife, Mary, parents, two granddaughters, and one great-granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Willadean, of the home; five sons, James, Don, Johnnie, Doug
and Mike Pendergrass, all of Monett; three daughters, Pam Frazier, Katy Noland, both of
Conway, and Sherry Lambros, Magnolia, Texas; 23 grandchildren; 32 greatgrandchildren; and a brother, Efton Pendergrass, Aurora. Graveside services will be held
at 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2004, at Wright Cemetery, Clever, under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Pendergrass, James Edward "Ed" 2 Oct 1926 - 24 Jun 2005 SN-L 26 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of James Wesley & Ethel Mae (Stewart) Pendergrass; married Bertha Lee
Blevins 12 Dec 1926 - 29 May 2003]
James Edward "Ed" Pendergrass, 78, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 7 a.m.
Friday, June 24, 2005, in Strafford Care Center with his family by his side. He retired
after 45+ years in the livestock business at Springfield Stockyards and Southwest Comm.
Co. He loved hunting, fishing, and watching his grandchildren play baseball. Ed was born
Oct. 2, 1926, in Greene County to James Wesley Pendergrass and Ethel Mae Stewart,

who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years,
Bertha Lee Pendergrass; and a brother, John Pendergrass. He is survived by a daughter,
Lee Ann Hopkins of Springfield; a son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Kathy
Pendergrass, four grandchildren: Sandy and Mark Lorenz, Michelle and Don Gardner,
and Mike and Scott Pendergrass, and three great-grandchildren: Dustin and Mikayla
Lorenz, and Kendall Gardner, all of Strafford; two brothers, Carl Pendergrass of Joshua,
Texas, and Cleve Pendergrass of Marshfield; two sisters, Elaine Atteberry of Strafford,
and Ellen Berringer of Marshfield; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 27, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Pendergrass, John L. 1901 - 1 Dec 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p9
Services for John L. Pendergrass, 78, Springfield, father of Tom Pendergrass,
Nixa, were held Monday in Marionville, with burial in the IOOF Cemetery. Mr.
Pendergrass died last Saturday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness.
Pendergrass, Oliver Ray 23 Jan 1915 - 14 Mar 2002
Oliver Ray Pendergrass was born Jan. 23, 1915, and passed away March 14,
2002, in Maranatha Village. Ray was born in Galloway, Mo., to William Alexander and
Minnie Dale Spivy Pendergrass. Ray was the youngest of nine siblings, all deceased. He
is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mazie Lee Mason Pendergrass, also of Maranatha
Village; a daughter, Shirley Ann Wimmer, Springfield; and a son, Raymond Lee and
daughter-in-law, Jackie, Greenfield, Mo. There are six surviving grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren. Ray was a lifetime resident of this area and retired in 1977 from
Springfield City Water Department. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March
16, 2002, in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, Mo., under direction of Thieme Funeral Home,
Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, March 15, 2002.
Pendleton, Drusilla 1864 - 3 Feb 1949 CCR 10 Feb 1949
[Note: married J. T. Pendleton, Sr.]
Mrs. Drusilla Pendelton, 84, passed away Thursday night at her home north of
McKinley. Survivors are her husband, J.T. Pendelton, Sr; five daughters, Mrs. Nona
Stogsdill and Mrs. June White of Marionville, Mrs. Stella Walker of Verona, Mrs. Daisy
Baum of Billings, Rt 1, and Lena of the home; four sons, Lonnie of Supulpa, OK,
Herschel of the state of Washington, Virgil of Miller, and Ken of the home; 24
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held at Mt. Olive church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. J. L. Dull officiating.
Burial was made in the church cemetery under the direction of the Bradford-Surridge
Funeral Home of Marionville.
Pendleton, Robert Vance 16 Jan 1917 – 6 Sep 1996 CCH-N 11 Sep 1996
Robert Vance Pendleton, 79, Sparta, died Fri., Sept. 6, 1996, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born Jan. 16, 1917, in Topeka, Kan., and was the son of Clarence and
Lula (Moore) Pendleton. From 1957 until 1990 he lived in California. Although he
moved to this area to be near family, he continued to love California, where he spent so

many happy years. Mr. Pendleton was a retired bookkeeper. He was a member of First
Baptist Church of Sparta. In California he belonged to Mountain View Baptist Church
where he served as treasurer for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, his
first wife, Ruby Bowlin Pendleton; his second wife, Barbara Bray Pendleton; and two
brothers, John and Clarence Pendleton. Survivors include four daughters, Patricia
Beasley, Richmond, Va., Marilyn Scribner, Sparta, Nancy Harrison, Chester, Va., and
Sandy Gummelt, Calif.; a son, Bill Pendleton; eight grandchildren, other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Mon., Sept. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. A graveside service and burial will be held Thurs.,
Sept. 12, in Kern Valley Cemetery, Kernville, Calif. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Lung Association.
Penn, Carrie 6 Aug 1890 - 14 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
Carrie Penn, 97, of Springfield, died at 10:45 a.m. April 14 at Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield. Graveside services for Mrs. Penn were held Saturday in Eastlawn
Cemetery with Father Holmes officiating. Burial was under the direction of Herman
Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Mrs. Penn was born Aug. 6, 1890, in Union City, Tennessee.
Her survivors include three sons, Wendell and Paul, both of Springfield, and Ivan, San
Antonio, Texas; three daughters, Vivian Gearing, Billings, and Ruth Potter and Murl
Moynilan, both of Springfield; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and five greatgreat-grandchildren.
Penn, Casey von Brecht 11 Jun 1976 - 18 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: Son of Michael J. & Barbara (von Brecht) Penn]
Casey von Brecht Penn, 11, of Rogersville, died at 7:55 p.m. May 18 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, from injuries suffered after being struck by a car.
Graveside services for Casey were held May 20 at Springfield National Cemetery with
the Revs. Bill Oliver and James Holmes officiating. Burial was under the direction of
Lohmeyer's Funeral Home, Springfield. Casey was born June 11, 1976, in Springfield.
His survivors include his father, Michael J. Penn; his mother, Barbara von Brecht Penn;
two stepbrothers, Jason and Darren Wagner; his paternal grandmother, Rosie Penn; and
his maternal grandparents, Forrest and Catharine von Brecht.
Pennel, Carl 17 Jun 1906 - 14 Oct 2003 SN-L 15 Oct 2003
[Note: married 1931 Opal]
Carl Pennel, age 97, passed away Oct. 14, 2003, at Baptist Home in Ozark. He
was born June 17, 1906, in Barry County, Mo., graduated from Aurora High School and
farmed in that area until moving to Springfield in 1941 to work for the Frisco Railway.
He was a member of Hamlin Baptist Church. He is survived by Opal, his wife of 75
years; five sons and their wives, Franklin and Patsy, Larry and Joyce of Springfield, Don
and Cheryl of Lee's Summit, Leon and Judy of Terre Haute, Ind., Gayle and Diane of
Wheeling, Ill.; two daughters, Carlene Pennel, and Rebecca and husband Charles Young,
of Springfield; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren;; and one brother, Chester and
wife Dolores of Joplin. He was preceded in death by one son, Lawrence, in 1968. Funeral
services will be held at Greenlawn North at 3 p.m. Thursday. Visitation is from 7t o8
p.m. today in the funeral home.

Penner, Cloin James “Joe” 3 Jan 1910 - 19 Jul 2002
Cloin James “Joe” Penner of Ozark, Mo., died in his home Friday, July 19, 2002
at the age of 92. He was born January 13, 1910 to Frank and Jane (Huff) Penner in
Vanzant, Mo., south of Mountain Grove. After graduating from Mountain Grove High
School in 1929, he worked for the Dairy Herd Improvement Association at West Plains
for two years. He then attended the University of Missouri and majored in Dairy
Husbandry. He graduated in 1935 with a B.S. Degree in Agriculture and belonged to
Alpha Gamma Sigma social fraternity and Alpha Zeta honorary agricultural society. In
1935, he began his career with the University Extension Service. He was assigned to
Christian-Stone-Taney counties as Assistant county Agent. Within six months, in 1938,
he was promoted to County Agent for Christian County, where he served continuously
until his retirement from the University in 1972. He became the Area Dairy Specialist in
1970. In 1941, he married Ruth Porter of Ozark, and they raised four children. With Joe
Penner’s leadership, Christian County’s agricultural development became outstanding.
He inspired leadership and participation of farm families and business people. He served
as secretary-treasurer, vice-president and president of the University of Missouri
Extension Association (UMEA) and received the UMEA Distinguished Service Award in
1950 and 1970. This award was for program accomplishment in the state and national
organizations of the Extension Service. In 1967, he received the state chapter’s Epsilon
Sigma Phi award for outstanding Extension work. It was said of him that his footsteps
had been embedded deeply in many Christian County farms providing leadership for
years to come. After his retirement from the University of Missouri, he worked as a field
man for MFA Milling Company for three years. Joe always enjoyed sports, especially
basketball and baseball. He played baseball with a local team in his early days in Ozark.
He continued to quail hunt and work with his bird dogs throughout most of his life. Until
recently, he maintained cattle on his Christian County land. Sources of joy in his life
were his family, and friends in the community and at First Baptist Church of Ozark. He
taught Sunday School for many years and was a Deacon and chaired the finance
committee in addition to serving on other committees. He was a source of strength and
encouragement to young and old in the church and community. Mr. Penner was preceded
in death by his wife, Ruth in 1982, and by his sister, Velma Elliott. He is survived by his
wife, Ann, whom he married in 1985; a son, Chuck Penner of Charlotte, N.C.; three
daughters, Cynthia Penner Foley of Columbia, Mo., Ruthann Penner Roberts of Franklin,
Tenn., and Suzanne Penner of Ozark; two stepdaughters, Debbie Pemberton, Ozark, and
Nancy Baker, Lebanon; five granddaughters; two grandsons; and four step-grandsons. He
is also survived by four nephews, several cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2002 in First Baptist Church of Ozark with
Reverends Troy Rhoden and Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be
made to First Baptist Church of Ozark building fund, or St. John’s Hospice Care.
Springfield News-Leader July 21, 2002.
Penner, Jane 1886 - 17 Oct 1958

CCR 23 Oct 1958 p4

Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Penner, 72, who died at her home in Mountain
Grove last Friday afternoon were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Freewill Baptist Church
there, with Rev. O. T. Dixon officiating. Burial was in Penner Cemetery, south of
Mountain Grove, under direction of Barber Funeral Home. Survivors include her
husband, W. Frank Penner, one son, Christian County Extension Agent Cloin J. Penner,
one daughter, Mrs. Velma Elliott of Mountain Grove; a sister, Mrs. Mae Roberts of
California; five grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Penner, Suzanne Jo 10 Oct 1957 - 29 Mar 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004 & SN-L 31 Mar
2004
[Note: Daughter of Joe and Ruth (Porter) Penner]
Suzie Penner, 46, died Monday, March 29, 2004. She was born Oct. 10, 1957, the
daughter of Joe and Ruth (Porter) Penner. During her early years, Penner enjoyed going
with her family to church and community activities. She loved singing Sunday school
songs, Christmas carols, and Elvis and Beatles tunes. Dancing, baton twirling and piano
playing were among her favorite activities. Later, her circle of friends expanded to
include the wonderful staff and students at Green Valley State School. She especially
enjoyed her involvement in Special Olympics and Girl Scouts. Becoming a resident of
Finley Group Home brought even more wonderful friends into her life: Robert, Fred,
Betty, Janath Kay, Lawrence, Eddie, Larry, Michael and Jackie. She enjoyed living with
and participating in many activities with them. A very special part of Penner's life was
her Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Ozark, The Friendship Class. She
looked forward to being with her classmates and teachers each week. She loved singing
and talking about the Jesus her parents had led her to know. The teachers of the
Friendship Class are Patty McDaniel, Barbara Bray, Ann Williams, Don Rees and Joe
Dublinski. Penner lived life to the fullest, and embraced the challenges of her life with
strength and a smile. She brightened the lives of everyone who knew her. She put life in
perspective for all of us. We loved her dearly and will cherish the memories of her life
forever. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth, in 1982 and by her father, Joe,
in 2002. Survivors include her step-mother, Ann Penner, Ozark; her brother, Chuck
Penner, Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Cynthia Penner Foley, Columbia, and Ruthann
Penner Roberts, Franklin, Tenn.; two step-sisters, Debbie Pemberton, Ozark, and Nancy
Baker, Osage Beach; five nieces; two nephews; four step-nephews; her aunt, Almeta
Jones, Columbia; and cousins, John Fulton, Springfield, Neal Jones, Columbia, James
Jones, Lafayette, Ind., and Van Wade Elliott, Mountain Grove; her Finley Group Home
Family and staff, Miles Furlong, manager, David Haltom, Michelle Guppy, Jennifer
Morris, Kristen Thornsberry, Rick Westfall, Amanda Galehouse, Chad McKindley,
Charity McHaffie, Treanna Dougherty, Mike Dail, Angie Christopher, Ray Barham and
her former manager Rick White. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. March 31 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Revs. Troy Rhoden and Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery. Contributions may be made to The First Baptist Church of Ozark for
the ministry of developmentally disabled children and adults.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Penniman, Alma (Holstein) 26 Oct 1896 - 4 Sep 1972 CCR 7 Sep 1972 p1 & OH 7 Sep
1972 p6

[Note: Daughter of David & Ida Lucinda (Tennis) Holstein; married William F.
Penniman 2 Jun 1890 - 27 Aug 1972 ]
Funeral services for Mrs. Alma Penniman, 76, of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m.
today in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
the Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Penniman died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital from injuries suffered in a car accident Aug. 27 that also took the life of her
husband, William Penniman, 82. Other survivors include two daughters, Anna Bell
Penniman and Mrs. Norma Lee Stutesmun, Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Julia
Hammond, Wenatchee, Wash. and Mrs. Ida Bell Moore, Highlandville; eight
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
AND
Penniman, Alma (Holstein) 26 Oct 1896 - 4 Sep 1972 OH 7 Sep 1972 p1
Smashup Claims Second Victim
A broadside smashup five miles south of Ozark a week ago claimed the life of
second victim Tuesday. Mrs. Alma Penniman, 86, Highlandville, succumbed at 12:20
p.m. in St. John’s Hospital, where she had been in critical condition with head and
internal injuries. Her husband, William, 82, was pronounced dead shortly after the crash
occurred. According to reports, Penniman was driving west when he pulled onto U.S. 65
into the path of a southbound auto driven by John Dee Tempest, 44, Cabool. The impact
threw both Pennimans from their car. Their daughter, Annabelle, 51, suffered head
injuries; a passenger in the Tempest vehicle, Minard T. Huffman, 70, Elk Creek, received
a left leg fracture and his wife, Alma, 52, suffered left arm and leg fractures. All were
treated at St. John’s Hospital. In addition to her daughter, Mrs. Penniman is survived by
another daughter, Mrs. Norma Lee Stutesman, Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Julia
Hammond, Wenatches, Wash. and Mrs. Ida Belle Moore, Highlandville; eight
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Penniman, Clyde A. 3 Feb 1917 - 1 Aug 1965 CCR 5 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Son of William & Alma (Holstein) Penniman]
Clyde A. Penniman died at 8 a.m. Sunday in his home four miles west of
Highlandville after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Leona, Route 1, Galena;
one son, Clyde, Jr., Galena; one daughter, Wanda Sue, Galena; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William Penniman, Highlandville; two sisters, Annabelle Penniman, Highlandville and
Mrs. Norma Lee Stutesmun, Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
the Pleasant Grove Baptist church under the direction of Harris of Ozark. The Rev.
William Keithley officiated., and burial was in Highlandville Valley Cemetery.
Penniman, William E. 2 Jun 1890 - 27 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 31 Aug
1972 p3
[Note: Son of ; married Alma Holstein 26 Oct 1896 - 4 Sep 1972]
OZARK - Funeral services for William E. Penniman, 82, of Highlandville, were
at 2 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Penniman died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday from
injuries sustained in a 2-car accident on U. S. 65, five miles south of Ozark. Surviving
Mr. Penniman include his wife, Alma, listed in critical condition at St. John’s Hospital,

Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Norma Lee Stutesman and Anna Belle Penniman, both
of Highlandville and seven grandchildren.
AND
Penniman, William E. 2 Jun 1890 - 27 Aug 1972 OH 31 Aug 1972 p3
OZARK - Funeral services for William E. Penniman, 82, of Highlandville, were
at 2 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Penniman died at 10:10 a.m. Sunday from
injuries sustained in a 2-car accident on U. S. 65, five miles south of Ozark.
Pennington, Bill 1921 - 19 Sep 2006 SN-L 21 Sep 2006
[Note: married Dorothy; married Juanita]
Bill Pennington, age 85, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday in Christian Healthcare
of Republic. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Ray and Becky Pennington,
Sparta; two granddaughters, Jeani Messenger, Rogersville and Candi Pennington,
Springfield; and two great-grandsons, Austin and Justin Messenger, Rogersville. He was
preceded in death by his parents; his five brothers and sisters and two wives, Dorothy and
Juanita. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor John Hyde officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Alzheimer's Association.
Pennington, James Floyd, Sr. 31 Dec 1931 - 25 Jul 1996 CCH-N 31 Jul 1996
James Floyd Pennington Sr., 64, Nixa, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, July
25, 1996 in his home. James was born December 31, 1931 in St. Paul, VA, the son of
Floyd L. and Nellie B. (Morefield) Pennington. He was united in marriage to Marilyn
Vaughan September 13, 1952, in Mountain City, TN, and to this union six children were
born; three sons and three daughters. James attended school in Virginia. He was retired
from Operating Engineer Local 301 in California. He owned and operated Pennington
and Sons Construction Co. for a number of years. He participated in projects ranging
from installing the Alaskan Pipeline to the clean-up of the Touttle River by Mt. St.
Helens after the volcanic eruption in Cougar, Washington, in 1981, as well as many other
major projects in the United States. He had many hobbies and interests which included,
flying, antique toy collecting, fishing and traveling. James was a devoted and loving
husband, father and grandfather and will be really missed by his family and many friends,
too numerous to mention in Virginia, California, the Northwest and Missouri. He is
survived by his wife, Marilyn, of the home; three daughters and their families, Diana
Elliott, Susan Robertson and Sandy Nelson, all of Ozark; three sons, James Jr. of Boring,
OR, Thomas L. of Vancouver, WA, and Randy H. of Ozark, and 15 grandchildren. He
was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Private family graveside
services were held Sunday, July 28, 1996 with the Rev. David Smith officiating, under
the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Pennington, James Lloyd 12 Mar 1913 - 13 Feb 1997 CCH-N 22 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Levi & Anna (King) Pennington; married 22 Aug 1947 Lois Parmater]
James Lloyd Pennington, 83, Ozark, died Thursday, February 13, 1997, in St.
John's Regional Health Care Center. James was born March 12, 1913, in Johnsonville,
Illinois, the son of Levi and Anna King Pennington. He was married to Lois Parmater on
August 22, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a welder and a WWII Army veteran. He

was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Restoration Branch, where
he served as a priest. He is preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Joanne
Moore. Survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home; three daughters, Shirley Earl,
Vinton, Iowa, Ann Chapmen, Everett, Washington, Beth Edwards, Commerce, Georgia;
two brothers, Levi Pennington, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joe Pennington, Alburnette, Iowa;
two sisters, Myrtle Hughes, Blue Springs, Missouri, Ruby Smith, Florida; fourteen
grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren. No services are planned. Arrangements
are under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pennington, Juanita A. “Rosie” (Ward) Rozell 8 Mar 1913 - 12 Aug 2000 CCH-N 23
Aug 2000
[Note: Daughter of L.C. & Gertrude "Gertie" (Miller) Ward; married 16 Apr 1932 Glenn
H. Rozell 1908 - 19 Dec 1957; buried under name Rozell; married second William
Pennington]
Juanita Rozell Pennington, age 87, of Sparta, died Saturday, August 12, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She had been a lifelong resident of Sparta. She
was born March 8, 1913 in Oldfield, Mo., the daughter of L.C. Ward and Gertrude
"Gertie" Miller. Her sister, Leora, died at the age of 17. On April 16, 1932, Juanita
married Glenn Rozell and he preceded her in death in 1959. Her beloved and only child,
Douglas C. Rozell, preceded her in death in 1995. She was saved at an early age and was
a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. For over 50 years, she was a member of the
Sparta Chapter #109 Order of the Eastern Star. Juanita, known to her friends as "Rosie",
taught for many years in the Sparta School. She taught countless children how to read.
Many of her students still remember her fondly and kept in contact with her over the
years. She loved the time she spent with her many friends. She loved people and people
loved her. Her trademark red hair matched her engaging and colorful personality. She
will certainly be missed at her 68th high school reunion, for the Class of 1932, which she
was looking forward to attending in the next few weeks. She loved her husband, William
Pennington, who survives her. They had been together many years and enjoyed attending
church and fellowship with their many friends at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Juanita is
also survived by her daughter-in-law, Jane Rozell, her four grandchildren, Mike, Sherry,
Libby, and Brad, and her seven great-grandchildren, Nichole, Kim, Ali, Carlee,
Mackenzie, Savannah, and Daven, all of whom she adored. Funeral services will be at
12:00 noon, Wednesday, August 16, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Reverend John Hyde and Reverend Gil Spencer officiating. An Eastern Star Service also
be presented. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta, Mo. The family sends special
thanks to the nurses and staff at Cox Medical Center South. They laughed with Juanita as
she recovered from her recent surgery and cried with us after she passed away.
Penserum, Sylvanus
31 Jul 1903 - 30 Apr 1964
CCR 7 May 1964 p1
Sylvanus Penserum, 60, of Ozark died at 9 a.m. Thursday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Penserum was a resident of Ozark since 1957 when
he came from Union, Mo. where he had lived most of his life. He is survived by a
brother, Charles Penserum, Ozark, and a half-brother, Raymond Paul Penserum, Kansas
City. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. William
T. White officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris.

Penny, Gladys H. (Chastain)
22 Nov 1912 - 5 May 2002
Gladys H. Penny, 89, Springfield, formerly of Clever, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, May
5, 2002 in Maranatha Manor, Springfield. She was born November 22, 1912 in Christian
County, Mo. to John S. and Ada (Washam) Chastain. She was raised in Clever and had
lived in Springfield for the past 16 years where she attended Sycamore Baptist Church
until her health began to fail. She was married to Roy Penny on August 27, 1932. He
passed away February 22, 1986. Her parents also preceded her in death. She is survived
by three children and their spouses, Norma Bradley, Springfield, Al and Patti Penny,
Springfield, and Julia and George Denwalt, Oklahoma City, Okla.; six grandchildren;
numerous great and great-great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Geren,
Billings. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 with funeral services at
11 a.m. in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will
be in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader May 6, 2002.
Penny, Roy E. 20 Sep 1908 - Feb 1986
Officiating at services for Roy E. Penny, 77, Willard, formerly of Clever, will be
Revs. Victor Horton and Jess Roberds. Mr. Penny was a retired farmer and attended the
Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; a son, Alfred Lee Penny,
Springfield; two daughters, Julia Mae Dervalt, Oklahoma City, and Norma Jean Bradley,
Springfield; two sisters, Loretta Geren, Billings, and Cecile Barnett, Aurora; six
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Mr. Penny died
Saturday evening in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Meadors Chapel, Clever. Burial will be in Mount
Carmel Cemetery.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Pennypacker, Joseph W. R. 10 Nov 1887 - 27 Mar 1961 CCR 30 Mar 1961 p8
[Note: Son of William Henry & Clara Pennypacker]
Graveside services for Joseph W. R. Pennypacker, 73, retired marshal of Sparta
who died at his home there at 6 p.m. Sunday,. will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the
Fairview Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. He is survived by his wife,
Virginia; a step-son, Gerald Hornsey, 510 Mt. Vernon in Springfield and two stepdaughters, Mrs. Beryl Hendricks of the state of Iowa and Mrs. Arnold Mathis of the state
of North Carolina.
Penserum, Sylvanus 31 Jul 1903 - 30 Apr 1964 CCR 7 May 1964 p1
Sylvanus Penserum, 60, of Ozark died at 9 a.m. Thursday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Penserum was a resident of Ozark since 1957 when
he came from Union, Mo. where he had lived most of his life. He is survived by a
brother, Charles Penserum, Ozark, and a half-brother, Raymond Paul Penserum, Kansas
City. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. William
T. White officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris.
Pentecost, Kimberly Ann (Clark) 23 Jun 1973 - 16 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of Kem & Pat (Hammons) Clark; married James Pentecost]

Kimberly Ann Pentecost, 20, Halfway, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, April 16,
1994 in Polk County of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born June
23, 1973 in Springfield, the daughter of Kem Clark and Pat Hammons Powers. She was
united in marriage to James Pentecost. Survivors include her father, Kem Clark, Nixa;
mother, Pat Powers, Elkland; sister, Julie Clark, Elkland; special friend Kelly Hackler,
Elkland; maternal grandparents, Mary Stone, Chadwick, and Leonard Hammons, and his
wife Janice, Chadwick; paternal grandparents John and Vernetta Clark, Nixa; maternal
great-grandparents Delbert and Mable Weter, Chadwick; paternal great-grandmother
Jewell Martin, Nixa; lots of aunts, uncles, and a host of relatives and friends. Services
were held Tuesday, April 19, in the Chadwick First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery.
Pepper, Eunice Arlene (Meese) 26 Feb 1919 - 9 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of William & Telley Meese; married 12 Apr 1937 Kenneth Eugene
Pepper 16 Jan 1912 - Feb 1972]
Eunice Arlene Pepper, 73, Springfield, died at 1:50 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center South. On Feb. 26, 1919, in Nixa, she was born to William and Telley Meese.
On April 12, 1937, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Eugene Pepper, who preceded
her in death on Feb. 1, 1972. She was a former employee of Twin Oaks Country Club.
Survivors include a son, David Eugene Pepper and wife Darline, Springfield; a grandson,
Cliff Eugene Pepper and wife Robin; a great-grandchild, Jessica Mae Pepper; many
nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral
Chapel North, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Pepper, Kenneth Eugene 16 Jan 1912 - Feb 1972
[Note: married Eunice Arlene Meese 26 Feb 1919 - 9 May 1992]
Funeral services for Eugene K. Pepper, 60, of 2623 West Harrison, will be at 1
p.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Funeral Home. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery. Mr.
Pepper died enroute to Cox Medical Center Tuesday morning following a long illness. He
was a member of West and Lincoln Church of Christ, a retired Reynolds Manufacturing
Company employee, and a life-long resident of Springfield. Surviving are his wife,
Arlene; a son, David, of 1330 Mt. Vernon; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lee Smith, of Springfield;
a brother, Carl, of Springfield; his father, Frank, of Springfield; and a grandson. Clipping
is dated February 1, 1972.
Pepping, Ethel Marie (Olson) 4 Jul 1929 - 8 Oct 2003 CCH-N 15 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Selmer & Annette (O'Brien) Olson; married Anthony Pepping]
Ethel Marie Pepping, 74, of Nixa, died Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2003 at St. John's
Regional Hospital in Springfield. She was born July 4, 1929, to Selmer and Annette
(O'Brien) Olson, Decaroh, Iowa. Mrs. Pepping was a retired homemaker, moving to
Forsyth from Portage, Wisc., in 1972. She and her family had a mini farm, raising a large
vegetable garden, fruit trees and a variety of farm animals. She was a member of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Springfield, where she was very active, serving
as president of the Ladies Auxiliary and also president of the Forsyth Lionees. She was
preceded in death by her parents, son Charles Gwin, Jr., brother Earl Olson and sister

Shirley Duke. Survivors include husband, Anthony of the home, Donna and Mitch
Baker, Neb., Kathleen Lesko, Nixa, Jane and Hiram Pearcy, Wisc., Virginia and Ray
Allen, Ind., Richard and Mindy Gwin, Wisc., Bill and Linda Pepping, Wisc., David and
Joann Gwin, N. J., and June Gwin of N. J. along with 16 grandchildren and nine great
grand children. Funeral mass was held Oct. 11 at Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic
Church, Forsyth, with Father Mark Ernstmann officiating. Burial followed at Ozarks
Memorial Park, Branson. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Peragen, Gertie May (Blades) 1883 - 8 Mar 1954 CCR 11 Mar 1954 p5
[Note: married Claude Peragen]
Funeral services for Mrs. Gertie May Blades Peragen, 70, of Route 2, Billings,
who died Monday in a Springfield hospital, were held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at
Wade Chapel, northwest of Republic, with the Rev. Efton Blades officiating. Burial was
in the cemetery there under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was a
member of the Blades Chapel Protestant Methodist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Claude Peragen; three daughters, Mrs. Amy Reinert of Lapeer, Mich., Mrs.
Leota Hubbard of Billings and Mrs., Naomi Starbuck of Marionville; one sister, Mrs.
Finis O’Neal of Billings; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren and other relatives.
Perham, Joe Thomas 30 Apr 1969 - 22 Dec 1999 CCH-N 5 Jan 2000
[Note: Son of ? & Judy (Rider) Perham]
Joe Thomas Perham, age 30, of Ozark, died Tuesday, December 22, 1999. He was
born April 30, 1969 in Carmel, California. Survivors include: his wife, Jessie; a daughter,
Ashley Perham; his parents J.R. and Judy Hicks, Ozark; a grandmother, Tommie Rider,
Ozark; a brother, John W. Hicks and his wife Jamie, Ozark; cousins raised with Joe,
Doug Busby, California, and Barbie Dewey, Ozark; an aunt, Kathy Parker, Norwood; an
uncle, Johnny Rider, Seymour; nieces and nephews. Private services were held in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, on Monday, December 27. A graveside service for friends
followed in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Perkins, Albert Arthur 3 May 1913 - 22 Jan 2002 SN-L 24 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of William and Ruby (Kenneth) Perkins married 31 Jul 1933 Dorothy Ellen
Saddler]
Albert Arthur Perkins, 88, Rogersville, Passed away at 7 PM, Tuesday, January
22, 2002, in Greene Haven Nursing Home, Springfield. Albert was born on May 3, 1913
in Springfield to William and Ruby Kenneth Perkins. He was married to Dorothy Ellen
Saddler on July 31, 1933 in Springfield. Albert was employed by Green County as
overseer of Road and Bridges, he also owned and operated his Backhoe service. He was
a member of the Mount Sinai Assembly of God Church in Rogersville. Surviving is his
wife of 68 years, Dorothy of Rogersville, two sons, Melvin Perkins of Parsons, KS and
Lynn Perkins and wife, Vicky of Rogersville; two daughters, Lorene Garrett and husband
James of Rogersville and Aileen Hayes and husband James of Rogersville; one brother,
Clarence Perkins and wife Doris of Columbia; half sister, Beulah Ball of Memphis, TN;
sister-in-law, Josephine Perkins of Springfield; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren;
and 3 great-great-grandchildren; many friends and other relatives. Albert was preceded in
death by his parents; and two brothers, Wilbert and Johnny Perkins. Services will be at 1

PM, Friday, January 25, 2002 in Preston-Marsh funeral home, Rogersville, with burial in
Holland Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 AM today in the funeral home.
Perkins, Anna J. (Steele) 8 Aug 1872 - 29 Oct 1947 CCR 6 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: married 1893 Frank Perkins 1867 - 1 Jul 1947
Anna J. Steele was born Aug. 8, 1872 and departed this life Oct. 29, 1947, at the
age of 75 years, 2 months and 21 days. In 1893 she was married to Frank Perkins, who
preceded her in death July 1, 1947. To this union were born eight children, two of whom
preceded her in death. Those who survive her are Mrs. A.M. Ringonberg of Springfield,
Mrs. Ted James of Muskegon, Mich., Mrs. Horace Reed of Springfield, Ohio, Mrs. Frank
Garcia of Tulare, Calif., Mrs. Josephine Volk of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Paul Perkins of
Ely Cerrito, Calif., and one brother, W.E. Steele of Tulsa, Okla., six grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends. She was loved by everyone
who knew her. She was a staunch Christian and a member of the Nixa Baptist church.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o’clock at the McConnell chapel conducted by
Rev. R.C. Harding of Nixa with burial there under the direction of Wilburn Maples
Funeral Home of Nixa.
Perkins, Cleo (Glossip) 25 Nov 1905 - 20 Sep 1993 OH 29 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Minnie Glossip; married Orval Perkins 6 Nov 1901 - 28
Jan 1988]
Cleo Perkins, 87, Ponce de Leon, died Monday, Sept. 20, 1993 at St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 25, 1905 at Tory, the daughter of Thomas
and Minnie Glossip. She was a charter member of Calvary Fundamental Baptist Church,
Ponce de Leon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval Perkins. Survivors
include a daughter, Donna Gideon, Galena; a son, James E. Perkins, Richland; two
sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Springfield, and Wanda Melton, Kansas City; seven
grandchildren, Kristy Russell, Sue Rollings, Kerry Gideon, Caryl Minard, Laurie Shelby
Perkins, and Teresa Chamberlian; and 12 great-grandchildren. Services were held
Thursday, Sept. 23, in Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley Jr.
officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Perkins, Dorothy Fay (Fields) 4 Feb 1908 - 29 Jan 2004 SN-L 23 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of N.S. & Arminta Fields; married Aug 1924 Dee Elmer Perkins]
Dorothy Fay Perkins, 95, died January 20, 2004, in Greene Haven, in Springfield.
Dorothy was born February 4, 1908, the daughter of N.S. and Arminta Fields. She was
united in marriage to Dee Elmer Perkins in August of 1924. She lived in the Kansas City
area for several years, but lived in the Springfield and Fair Grove area for about fifty
years. She attended Westport Assembly of God. She was preceded in death by her
husband; parents; two daughters, Betty Louise and Virginia; three brothers, Ray, Wade,
and Roy; and five sisters, Ida, Bertha, Edna, Esther, and Susie. Survivors include two
sons, Clifford of Florida, and Donald of Nixa; two daughters, Norma Riddle of Alabama,
and Evelyn Blakey, of Ozark; two sisters, Stella Freeman and Willie Freeman, both of
Springfield; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; as
well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, January 24, 2004, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte.
Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home.
Perkins, Evelyn (Vaughan) 26 Jan 1925 - 16 Jan 1996 CCH-N 20 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Pearl Vaughan]
Evelyn Perkins, age 70, of Battlefield, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1996 in Ozark
Riverview Manor, Ozark. She was born Jan. 26, 1925 in Bloodland, Missouri, and was
the daughter of Harry and Pearl Vaughan. Mrs. Perkins was a member of Battlefield
Methodist Church. Survivors include: Two daughters, Sheree Estes, Springfield, and
Marilyn Blewer, Pierce City; four grandchildren, Vivian Estes, Beau Blewer, Jada
Blewer and Jamie Bourshaski; and two great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be
held at 11:00 a.m. today, Jan. 20, 1996, in Battlefield Methodist Church with the Rev.
Steve Counts officiating. Private burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Perkins, Florence (Davis) 4 Jan 1896 - 13 May 1959 SL-P 15 May 1959
[Note; married Herschel Perkins]
Mrs. Herschel Perkins, 63, died Wednesday at her home in Battlefield. She was a
member of the Methodist church there. Surviving are her husband, Herschel; a son,
Herschel, Jr., of the home; a brother, Lloyd Davis, Denver; six sisters, Mrs. Ollie Maples,
Nixa, Mrs. Maude Howard, Marshfield, Mrs. Etta Short, Route 8, Mrs. Opal Davis,
Versailles, Mrs. Myrtle Davis and Mrs. Anna Moyer, both of Dragerton, Utah; and two
granddaughters. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Battlefield Methodist Church with
the Rev. William Cundiff officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery with Harris of
Clever in charge.
AND
Perkins, Florence S. (Davis) 4 Jan 1896 - 13 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
Florence S. Davis was born January 4, 1896 near Clever, the daughter of James P.
and Rebecca Jane Davis. On Jan. 24, 1917, she was united in marriage with Herschel E.
Perkins and to this union two children were born. One of the children, Rowena, passed
away in 1939 at the age of 20 years. Mrs. Perkins was converted at an early age and
united with the Battlefield Methodist church. She entered into rest May 13, 1959 at the
age of 63 years, four months and nine days. Survivors include her husband of the home,
Route 1, Brookline; one son, Herschel Perkins, Jr. of the home; two granddaughters, one
brother, Lloyd Davis of Denver; six sisters, Miss Myrtle Davis and Mrs. Anna Moyer,
both of Dragerton, Utah, Mrs. Ollie Maples of Nixa, Mrs. Maude Howard of Marshfield,
Mrs. Etta Short of Route 8, Springfield, and Miss Opal Davis of Versailles. Funeral
services were conducted by the Rev. William Cundiff May 17 in the Battlefield
Methodist church. Burial was in Manley Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever.
Perkins, Frank 1867 - 1 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: married 1893 Anna J. Steele 8 Aug 1872 - 29 Oct 1947]
Funeral services for Frank Perkins, 80, who died at the home of a daughter in
Springfield last Tuesday, were held Thursday at Union Chapel, conducted by Rev. R.C.

Harding. Burial was in McConnell cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home
of Nixa.
Perkins, Glenn Douglas 5 Nov 1938 - 1 Jul 2004 SN-L 4 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Caswel & Maggie (Perryman) Perkins; married 30 Jun 1956 Frankie
Spohn]
Glenn Douglas Perkins, Reeds Spring, Mo., youngest son of Caswel and Maggie
(Perryman) Perkins was born Nov. 5, 1938, in Galena, Mo., and departed this life July 1,
2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 26
days. Doug was united in marriage to Frankie Spohn, June 30, 1956, and to this union
two children were born. After Doug graduated from Reeds Spring High School, he
entered the U.S. Air Force and after 23 years of service, retired as a captain. He earned
his B.S. from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and his Master's Degree from La
Verne University. Doug was a member of the Carbondale Masonic Lodge #70 in
Carbondale, Kan., and was of the Christian faith. His parents, three brothers, and one
sister preceded Doug in death. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Frankie; two sons,
Scott Douglas Perkins of Anchorage, Alaska, and Brent Wesley Perkins of Nixa, Mo.;
one brother, Daniel Perkins of Verona, Mo.; two grandsons, Sean Perkins of Anchorage,
Alaska, and Terry Perkins of Nixa, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Stumpff Chapel
South, Kimberling City, with Jerry Jenkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Shriner's Crippled Children's Fund.
Perkins, Grace (Tennis) Rhea 16 Mar 1902 - 7 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of Seth & Alice Tennis; married Edd Rhea 27 Dec 1895 - 10 Feb 1966;
married second William T. Perkins 20 Mar 1900 - 22 Dec 1985; buried under name
Rhea]
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Perkins, 72, a lifelong resident of Nixa,
will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Perkins died at 8:45 p.m. Friday in
St. John’s Hospital following a short illness.
Perkins, Harold Burton 13 Sep 1921 - 20 Mar 2004 CCH-N 22 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Harry O. & Bertha A. (Murrow) Perkins; married 1941 Marzelle
Cummins]
Harold Burton Perkins, 82, Ozark, formerly of Berryville, Ark., died Saturday,
March 20, 2004, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield. He was born Sept. 13, 1921, in
Berryville. Perkins graduated from Berryville High School in 1939. He served his
country in the U.S. Air Force from 1942-1945. He then returned to Berryville where he
worked as an auto mechanic before beginning a business partnership in 1953 with his
former schoolmate, the late John Snow. They would soon become life-long friends
spending the next 30 years building their business reputation in the Midway Auto
Salvage and 24-hour Wrecker Service. Perkins was always smiling and sharing funny
stories from his past memories. He loved his family and his life and would always leave
them smiling. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry O. and Bertha A. Murrow
Perkins, and his only sister, Regina Gibson. Survivors include his loving wife of 62

wonderful years, Marzelle Cummins Perkins; one son, Ronald Perkins and wife Debbie,
Fayetteville, Ark.; two daughters, Janet Starkey Bartos and husband Phil, Conway, Ark.,
and Alice Writer and husband Terry, Ozark; six grandchildren, Jennifer Metcalf and
husband Jim, Ozark, Derek Writer and wife Viviana, Ozark, Wesley, Jessica and Danielle
Perkins, Fayetteville, Ark., and Jacquelyn Starkey, Conway, Ark., and fiancé Mike King,
Little Rock, Ark.; and two great-grandchildren, Mya and Drew Writer, Ozark. Funeral
services were at 10:30 a.m. March 24 at the Southern Heights Baptist Church in
Berryville with burial in the Berryville Cemetery. Arrangements are by Nelson Funeral
Service of Berryville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southern
Heights Baptist Church, P.O. Box 401, Berryville, AR 72616, First Baptist Church of
Ozark, 1400 W. Jackson, Ozark, MO 65721 or Memorial and Honor Program, American
Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720. Online condolences may
be sent to the family at nelsonfuneral.com. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Perkins, Irene G. 1919 - 13 Jun 2006 SN-L 15 Jun 2006
Mrs. Irene G. Perkins, age 86, of Reeds Spring, passed away June 13, 2006, at
10:35 a.m. in her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, June 16, 2006, at 65
Full Gospel, Spokane, with burial in Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
tonight in Stumpff Funeral Home South, Kimberling City.
Perkins, Jessie Lee 11 Apr 1884 - 17 Nov 1956 CCR 22 Nov 1956 p5
[Note: Son of ? & Emma (?) Perkins]
Funeral services for Jessie Lee Perkins, 72, who died Nov. 17 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital were held Tuesday afternoon in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home
at Ozark with Rev. Jess Whittington officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. An expert cabinet maker, he came to Ozark about 11 years ago and
operated a furniture repair and cabinet shop on U.S. 65 south of Ozark. Survivors include
two sons, Max and Damon of Tulsa; three daughters, Mrs. Emogene Wooten and Mrs.
Christine Creek of Tulsa and Mrs. Nell Leslie of Vancouver, Wash., eight grandchildren,
his mother, Mrs. Emma Perkins of Ozark; four brothers, Ben of Tulsa, Haywood of
Ozark, Carl of Lafayette, Ala., Herbert of Camden, Ala; and two sisters, Mrs. Eva Willis
of Mobile, Ale. and Mrs. Nellie Jenkins of Trenton, Ga.
Perkins, Mary K. (Kelley) 22 Aug 1940 - 4 May 2001 CCH-N 16 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of Charles Perkins & Dorothy Kelley]
Mary K. Perkins was born Aug. 22, 1940 in Alton, Ill., the daughter of Charles
Perkins and Dorothy Kelley. She passed away Friday, May 4, 2001 in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark. Miss Perkins was cared for by her loving mother until the time of her
mother's death in 1995. She had resided in Ozark Nursing and Care since that time.
Survivors include an uncle, Delane Junior Kelley, Fairfield, Calif., and a cousin, Delaine
Byrone Kelley. A graveside service was held Monday, May 7 in Weaver Cemetery, under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Perkins, Myrtle F. (Wilson) Doran 8 Mar 1902 - 12 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of John C. & Arlena (Goddard) Wilson; married Guy R. Doran 21 Jun
1899 - 25 Feb 1973; married second ? Perkins; buried under name Doran]

Myrtle Perkins, 85, of Nixa, died at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 12 at Springfield Community
Hospital. Services for Mrs. Perkins were held Jan: 15 at the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the
Revs. Joseph M. Fahl and William Fortson officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain
Cemetery, south of Nixa. Born Mar. 8, 1902, to John C. and Arlena (Goddard) Wilson,
Mrs. Perkins was a longtime resident of Christian County. She was a member of the
Calvary Bible Church. Her survivors include one stepdaughter, Berna Deane Whitely, of
Nixa; one brother, Clyde (Slim) Wilson, of Springfield; five step-grandchildren; and five
step-great-grandchildren.
Perkins, Orval 6 Nov 1901 - 28 Jan 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Lonzo & Laura (Eutsler) Perkins; married Cleo]
Orval Perkins, 86, of Galena, died at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield
Jan. 28. Services for. Mr. Perkins were held Jan. 31 in the Life Tabernacle, Ponce de
Leon, with the Rev. Charles Chrisman officiating. Burial was in the Ponce de Leon
Cemetery under the direction of Hams Funeral Home, Ozark. He was born Nov. 6, 1901
to Lonzo and Laura (Eutsler) Perkins. A retired farmer, Mr. Perkins lived in Stone
County for most of his life. He was a member of the Calvary Fundamental Baptist
Church at Ponce de Leon. Survivors include his wife, Cleo, of the home; one son, Edwin
Perkins, Richland; one daughter, Donna Gideon, Galena; nine grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; one brother, Earl Perkins, Galena; and one sister, Mrs. Louise Bradford,
Galena.
Perkins, Raymond, Rev. 31 Aug 1904 - 9 Apr 1975 OH 17 Apr 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Lonzo & Laura (Eutsler) Perkins; married Helen M. Hanafin 7 Oct 1909 24 Nov 1982]
OZARK - The Rev. Raymond Perkins, 70, Ozark, died at 4:25 a.m. Wednesday at
his home after a long illness. A native of Greene County, he was a retired minister in the
Church of the Nazarene. He was a pastor since 1945 at churches in Lawrenceburg,
Dogwood and Seymour. He also was a retired farmer and moved her about three years
ago. He is survived by his wife, Helen; three daughters, Mrs. Rayetta Cox, Diggins, Mrs.
Phyllis Williams, Ozark and Mrs. Joy Rene Speak, Cole Valley, Ill; three brothers, Orval
and Earl, both of Galena and Delbert of Pe Ell, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Louise Bradford
of Galena; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services for the Rev. Raymond
Perkins, 70, of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Union City Church of the Nazarene
with the Revs. Ray Geren and James Hester officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Perkins, Ruth (Routh) 4 Apr 1900 - 19 Nov 1967
CCR 23 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: married William T. Perkins 20 Mar 1900 - 22 Dec 1985]
Mrs. Ruth Perkins, 67, of the Nixa community, died this morning in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A native of Dadeville, Mrs. Perkins lived in
Republic until 1937 when she moved to Nixa. She was a former teacher in rural
Republic schools and was a member of Calvary Bible Church here. Survivors include
her husband, Bill; a son, Billy, Republic; a daughter, Mrs. Delmar Whiteley, Nixa; a
brother, Jessie Routh, 802 North Concord, Springfield; five grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and a step-great-granddaughter. Harris of Nixa will announce

arrangements. [CCR says “Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Calvary Bible
Church with the Rev. Joseph Dahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of
Nixa under direction of Harris.”]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Perl, John Mathias 15 May 1925 - 25 Dec 2003 SN-L 27 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Francis & Jeannette (Sullivan) Perl; married Barbara Lovering]
John Mathias Perl, 78, Ozark, Mo., died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003 at 11:35 p.m.
He was born May 15, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., to Francis and Jeannette Sullivan Perl. He
was a Navy Air crewman during World War II, and volunteer fireman and policeman in
Glenwood, Ill. He retired from Commonwealth Edison and South Texas Electric Co-op
where he was a switchboard operator for each company. He was preceded in death by his
brothers, Francis and Kenneth Perl, and one brother-in-law, Richard Ingalls. He is
survived by his wife, Barbara Lovering Perl; a son, Christopher Perl; a daughter, Cindi
Perl Lannes; two stepdaughters, Valerie Sendor and Diane Drabek and husband Allen;
and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving
are one brother, Roy and wife Cheryl Marz Perl; a sister-in-law, Helen Lorraine Perl; two
brothers-in-law and their wives, Robert and Auriol Lovering, and William and Judy
Lovering; and a sister-in-law, Sandra Ingalls. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday
with a prayer service at 7 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will be in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Perrault, Elaine (Nimblet) 2 Sep 1938 - 14 Jan 1979 OH 18 Jan 1979 p4
[Note: Daughter of Chet & Irene Nimblet; married Lloyd Perrault]
Mrs. Elaine Perrault, 40, Billings, died Sunday morning in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after having a heart attack. Mrs. Perrault was a member of the Republic
Bible Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd, a son, Kevin of the home,
her father, Chet Nimblet and her mother Mrs. Irene Nimblet, both of Sacramento, Calif.;
and a sister, Mrs. Janet McAvoy, Sacramento, Calif.
Perriman, Richard M. 5 Dec 1955 - 8 Feb 2005 SN-L 11 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of Robert Dean & LaWanda (Williams) Perriman; married 26 Oct 1985 Ruby
(Gullett) Sneed ]
Richard M. Perriman, 49, Crane, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2005, in Galena. He was
born Dec. 5, 1955, to Robert Dean and LaWanda (Williams) Perriman. He was united in
marriage to Ruby (Gullett) Sneed on October 26, 1985, at Ritter Springs in North
Springfield. They owned and operated the Flying R Miniature Horse Ranch with the
slogan "A Never Ending Story, With a Family Tradition." They enjoyed the caring for
and breeding of quality miniature horses as well as showing their horses in local and
national competitions. They held a membership in the American Paint Horse Association,
the American Miniature Horse Registry, and the American Miniature Horse Association.
Richard recently joined the Masons and was a member of the Missouri Adopt-AHighway Program, and the Pomme De Terre chapter of Musky, Inc. He enjoyed fishing,
wildlife, and the outdoors. Richard had worked on boat motors since he was 17 years old
and had earned Master Certifications with various boat motor industries. He was
currently employed as a master technician at Port Arrowhead. He was saved at the

Jamesville Southern Missionary Baptist Church and had attended church there the past
two years. He was a loving husband, dad, son, and brother. His father, Robert Dean
Perriman, and grandparents, Walter C. and Ivah Ellen Williams preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby; a son, Gary Sneed and wife, Rhonda; a daughter, Angie
Sneed and fiance, Tim Krick, all of Springfield; his mother, LaWanda Perriman, Mt.
Vernon; a brother, Robert C. Perriman and wife, Lois, Niangua; three grandsons, Dusty
Sneed, Kale Sneed, and Talan Nelson; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, at Jamesville Southern Missionary
Baptist Church, Jamesville, Mo., with Pastor Ron Hensley officiating, under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial will follow in the Glenn Cemetery, south of
Nixa. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to Muskys, Inc., P.O. Box 5, Hermitage, MO 65668, Local AA Chapter, 1031 E.
Battlefield, Springfield, MO 65807, or the American Miniature Horse Registry, 81B E.
Queenwood, Morton, IL 61550.
Perry, Nola Marie (Estes) Jaqua 24 Sept 1912 - 26 Aug 2001 SN-L 26 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of James & Ivory (McCauley) Estes; married Charley Jaqua; married
Gerald Perry]
Nola Marie Jaque Perry, 88, Nixa, passed away Friday, August 24, 2001 in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born September 24, 1912 in Ozark, the daughter of
James Estes and Ivory (McCauley) Estes. Her first husband, Charley Jaqua, preceded her
in death as well as her second husband, Gerald Perry. Mrs. Perry attended Aldersgate
United Methodist Church, Nixa. She enjoyed sewing and did alterations for friends as a
hobby. Survivors include her son, Jim Jaqua of Nixa; a granddaughter, Tammy Hartley
and her husband, Eric, of Nixa; and a great-granddaughter, Erica Hartley. Funeral
services will be at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Lee Strawhun officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery. The family will
receive friends an hour before the service on Monday in the funeral home.
Perryman, Cecile F. (Rhoads) 1911 - 17 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? & Bertha (?) Rhoads]
Mrs. Cecile F. Perryman, 57, Route 1, Clever, died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital after a short illness. A member of the Pentecostal Church, Mrs.
Perryman is survived by four brothers, Gilbert Rhoads, Nixa and Bill, Norman and Jack
Rhoads, all of Kansas City; one half-brother, Ralph Rhoads, Buckner; four sisters, Mrs.
Virginia Perkins, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Pearl Skinner, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Betty Pipes, Port
Ritchie, Fla., and Mrs. Ruby Mallory, Auburn, Calif..; and her mother, Mrs. Bertha
Rhoads, Reeds Spring. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel, Springfield with the Rev. Jess Hunt officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Ridge
Cemetery.
Perryman, Emma Sarah 30 Aug 2006 - 30 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Sep 2006 & SN-L 5 Sep
2006
[Note; Daughter of Eric & Sarah (Smart) Perryman ]
Emma Sarah Perryman, infant daughter of Eric and Sarah Perryman of Ozark,
passed away at birth on Wednesday evening in Cox Medical Center South. She is

survived by her parents, Eric and Sarah Perryman; two sisters, Alexa and Megan
Perryman; her paternal grandparents, Rick and Heather Perryman, and Pat and Richard
Smart, all of Springfield; her maternal grandparents, Bill and Marla Hodges of
Springfield; her paternal great-grandmothers, Marjorie Perryman of Ash Grove, and
Nancy Perry of Wichita, Kansas; and her maternal great-grandparents, Joe and Nina Rice
of Crane. Cremation was conducted under the direction of Wilson Brim Daniel Funeral
Home, Ash Grove, and private family memorial services will be held at a later time.
Perryman, Floyd R. 8 Feb 1906 - Nov 1976 OH 11 Nov 1976 p9
[Note: married May 14 May 1908 - 2 Jun 1996]
BILLINGS - Floyd R. Perryman, 70, Billings, died early today at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Perryman was a retired employe of
Caterpillar Company of Illinois, and was a member of First Baptist Church here.
Survivors include his wife, May; four sons, Floyd Glen of Mendota, Ill., Billie Joe, Yates
City, Ill., Lonnie Jack, Elwood, Ill., and J. D. of Galesburg, Ill.; five daughters, Mrs.
Darlene Farris, Carter, Ark., Mrs. Paul J. Hockschtter, Mendota, Ill., Mrs. Thelma Lorene
Finnley, Utica, Ill., Mrs. Betty Sue Maxwell, Yates City, Ill., and Mrs. Bonnie Lou
Pittman, Springfield, two step-daughters, Mrs. Lela Laney, Republic, and Mrs. Joy Case,
state of California; a step-son, Willis Lane of Billings; two brothers, Lindsey and
Clarence, both of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Perkins, Mrs. Bonnie Zideker
and Mrs. Dollie Patrick, all of Springfield; 33 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson
officiating. Burial was in Illinois.
Perryman, Jimmy Daryl 1958 - Oct 2004 SN-L 31 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Clyde E. & Corinne E. Perryman; married Roberta 5 Aug 1955 - 6 Jan
2004]
Jimmy Daryl Perryman, age 46, of Sparta, Mo., passed away suddenly at his
home. He was a graduate of Willard High School and SMSU; and a retail manager. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde E. Perryman and Corinne E. Perryman; and
his wife, Roberta Perryman, in 2004. He is survived by a sister, Diana Morlen and
husband, Eddie of Walnut Grove; nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. A memorial service
will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, November 1, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Published 10/31/04
Perryman, Mae J. (Pendergrass) Lane 14 May 1908 - 2 Jun 1996
Mae J. Lane Perryman, 88, Billings, died at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, 1996, at
the Republic Park Care Center. She attended the Assembly of God Church in Billings.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family. She loved quilting and working with
crafts, often giving these items to her grandchildren. She is survived by a son, Willis
Lane, Billings; two daughters, Lela Laney, Republic, and Joy Kaas, Lake Elsinore,
California; three brothers, Efton Pendergrass, Aurora, Earl P. Pendergrass, Arizona, and
Emmit Pendergrass, Springfield; eleven grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and nine
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 1996,
in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial was

in the IOOF Cemetery, Marionville. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Arthritis Foundation.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Perryman, W. F. “Bill” 13 Dec 1889 - 6 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1
[Note: married Florence 11 Jan 1889 - 1985]
Funeral services for W. F. “Bill” Perryman, 82, of rural Nixa, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be
in Payne Cemetery. Mr. Perryman, a longtime resident of this area, died at 8:35 p.m.
Tuesday in Fremont Manor. He was a retired dining car inspector for the Wabash
Railway Company. Surviving are his wife, Florence; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Rena
Bledsoe, Wichita and Mrs. Flossie Metzger, Enid, Okla.
Perryman, William Joe “Billy” 10 Aug 1930 - 12 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of William Joseph & Ethel (Miller) Perryman; married Betty]
William Joe “Billy” Perryman, 71, Springfield, died at 3:43 a.m. Sunday, August
12, 2001, in his home. He was born August 10, 1930, in Springfield, Mo., the son of
William Joseph and Ethel (Miller) Perryman. He retired from Ash Grove Lime Company
in Galloway, Missouri. Preceding him in death were his father and stepfather. He is
survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; five sons, Bud Perryman, Texas, Allen
Perryman, California, Marvin Perryman, Springfield, Junior Brayfield and his wife,
Dianne, and Jimmy Brayfield, all of Springfield; three daughters, Linda Hayes, Vermont,
Patty Hill and her husband, Larry, Rogersville, and Connie Matthews and her husband,
Mike, Springfield; his mother, Ethel Grandstuft, Springfield; four brothers, Buddy and
Larry, Bois D’Arc, Jerry, Slater, Mo., and Lloyd, Nixa; five sisters, Josephine Hurd,
Bonnie Boatright, Norma Perry, Sherley Marler and Peggy Carroll, all of Springfield; 20
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2001, at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with
the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Visitation was Wednesday 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Personne, Helen Marie (Curtis) 29 Jun 1929 - 17 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Orville & Mamie Curtis; married 22 Aug 1942 Wayne Personne]
Helen Marie Personne, 70, Springfield, died Sunday, May 17 at St. John's
Regional Health Center in Springfield. , She was born June 29, 1921, in Wichita; Kan.,
the daughter of Orville and Mamie Curtis. She was married to Wayne Personne on Aug.
22, 1942. She was employed a secretary at Boeing Aircraft in Wichita for 32 years before
moving to this area 16 years ago. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband; three sons and their wives, Dean and Linda Personne,
Boulder, Colo., David and Linda Personne, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Danny and Brenda
Personne, Denver, Colo.; a brother, Carrol Curtis, Lampe; 10 grandchildren; and one
great-grandchild. Services will be held Wednesday, May 20 at 2 p.m. at Hopedale Baptist
Church with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hopedale Baptist Church, Helen Personne Memorial Fund.

Pesek, Christina Lynn (Finley) 30 Jun 1945 - 16 Mar 2004 SN-L 21 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Lorraine Finley; married 11 Jul 1964 Jim Pesek]
Christina Lynn Pesek, 58, Rogersville, Mo., passed away at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday,
March 16, 2004, in her home. She was born June 30, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo., to George
W. and Lorraine Finley. She was united in marriage to Jim Pesek on July 11, 1964.
Christina was a member of the American Indian Cultural Society. Chris, You have gone
from my sight for now. I will be looking for your smiling face in the crowds of people
who have always surrounded you. My love for you will continue to grow, you are my
everything, always forever. Love, Jim Our dearest mother, Though you have left our
world to walk in another, your kindred presence will remain beside us and will be most
ever felt in our hearts by visions of the surrounding beauty in all living things brought
before us by our Lord, Jesus Christ. For the one Who has created these things, has now
called you to duty to serve him. For now we all know you have certainly earned your
wings. Love, Brian, Gayle & Kenny Christina is survived by her husband, James A.
Pesek; two sons, Brian K. Pesek, Ozark, Mo., and Kenneth M. Pesek, Nixa, Mo.; a
daughter, Gayle L. Danels and her husband, Adrian, Ozark, Mo.; a brother, James Finley
and his wife Connie, St. Louis, Mo.; seven grandchildren, Cameron, Caitlyn, Tanner,
Bailey, Nicholas, Cassandra and Tyler; and a sister-in-law, Myra Kunz and her husband,
Jim, St. Louis, Mo. Memorial Mass will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2004, in
St. Agnes Cathedral with Father Mike McDevitt celebrant under the direction of GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's
HospiceCare of VNA, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.
Peters, Velta (Hale) 1902 - 23 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & Hulda (?) Hale; married Dwight N. Peters]
Funeral services for Mrs. Velta (Hale) Peters, 51, who died March 17 at her home
on route 1, Marionville, were held Friday, March 19, at Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev.
Tom Procter officiating. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Marionville under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Survivors include her husband, Dwight
N. Peters, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Hulda Hale of Billings; three brothers, Hobart
M. Hale of Springfield, O. A. Hale of Clever and Eldon Hale of Billings, nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Peterman, Barry Eugene 1946 - 8 Nov 1965 CCR 18 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Barnett L. & ? (McCallister) Petterman]
Memorial services with military honors for Barry Eugene Peterman, 19, Ozark,
were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Ozark Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Robert
L. Johnson and Navy Cmdr. Louis Doden officiated. Airman Apprentice Peterman was
lost off the carrier Enterprise last Monday in the Pacific after apparently falling
overboard. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lawrence Manning, 1914 Cherry Street
Court, Springfield and his step-father, Lawrence Manning; a brother and sister, Larry and
Saundra, of the home; another sister, Mrs. Anita Berglund, Key West, Fla.; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Peterman, Marshall, and his maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph McCallister, Marshall. His father, Barnett L. Peterman, preceded him in
death. The Navy will erect a memorial marker in Springfield National Cemetery.

Peters, Lari Anne (Burke) 6 Oct 1961 - 25 Sep 1993 OH 29 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Judy; married Joseph Peters]
Lari Anne Burke Peters, 31, Ozark, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1993 from injuries
resulting from an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 6, 1961. She was a 1980
graduate of Aurora High School. On July 30, 1993 she married Joseph Mark Peters. Until
recently, she was employed by Baxter Bulletin in Mountain Home, Ark., as a sales
representative. She was a member of Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Mountain Home, Ark.
Survivors include her husband, Joseph Peters, her father and stepmother, Larry and Kay
Burke, Mountain Home, Ark.; her mother, Judy Burke, Aurora; grandparents, Leon and
Nadine Fredrick, Branson, and Betty Jo Hancock, Republic; great-grandmother, Edna
Russell, Crane; and aunts, uncles and cousins. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday Sept.
29 at First Baptist Church, Blue Eye, with the Rev. Sam Bailey officiating. Burial will be
in Mars Hill Cemetery, Crane, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to Twin Lakes Baptist Church, Mountain Home,
Ark.
Peterson, Effie Lee (Rice) 4 Oct 1900 - 20 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: married Jesse James Peterson who died 1939]
Effie Lee (Rice) Peterson, 87, died Saturday, Aug. 20. Services for Mrs. Peterson
were held Tuesday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield. Burial followed in Blue
Eye Cemetery. Born Oct. 4, 1900, Mrs. Peterson was a member of the University Heights
Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Jesse James Peterson, who preceded her in
death in 1939. To this union were born a son and five daughters. Survivors include her
son, Bernard Peterson, Blue Eye; and daughters Lavinia Cook, Algeria, Arizona, Esther
Hollars, Lampe, Jewell Ummel, Springfield, Helen Kay Catt, Richardson, Texas, and
Ann Davis, Springfield; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a great-greatgranddaughter; one brother, Walter Rice, Billings; two sisters, Laura Houchin of
Republic and Lattie Cayton, of the state of California; and many other relatives and
friends.
Peterson, Lillian V. (Lane) 30 Oct 1918 - 2 May 2002 SN-L 3 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Burl L. & Lillian (Simpson) Lane]
Lillian V. Peterson, 83, Republic, died at 5:20 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born October 30, 1918 in Council Bluffs, Iowa,
the daughter of Burl L. and Lillian (Simpson) Lane. She was preceded in death by
husband Walter W. Peterson, Sr. on September 11, 1985 her parents; brothers; and
sisters. She is survived by a son, Walter W. Peterson, Jr., and his wife, Phyllis, Billings; a
daughter, Patricia Hreha, and her husband, John, Riverside, Calif.; eight grandchildren;
12 great-grandchildren; six great great-grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Lane; and a
sister, Marie Hobbs, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 4, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. Rex
Mooneyham officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings. Visitation
will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Billings Full Gospel Church.

Peterson, Roy William 20 Mar 1903 - 5 Feb 1979 OH 8 Feb 1979 p6
Services for Roy William Peterson, 75, Ava, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Simmons Funeral Home with Revs. Tom Johnson and James H. Applegate officiating.
Burial will be in Dobbs Cemetery. Mr. Peterson died Monday in St. John’s Regional
Healthy Center, Springfield following a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Ava area.
He was a farmer and a member of the Marine Reserves. Survivors include a daughter,
Mrs. Cleo Huffman of Rogersville.
Peterson, Terry Dean 17 Nov 1940 - 20 Nov 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Dean & Elgina (Christenson) Peterson; married Tonia]
Terry Dean Peterson, age 61, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at
9:20 p.m. in his home. He was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Story City, Iowa, the son of Dean
and Elgina (Christenson) Peterson. His mother preceded him in death. Terry was a cattle
buyer and a former cattle sale barn owner and operator. On March 3, 1996, he and his
wife, Tonia Renee, were married. Survivors include: His wife, Tonia; his father, Dean
Peterson, Story City, Iowa; a sister, Shirley Peterson, Story City, Iowa; a brother, Tom
Peterson, Washington, Iowa; a son, Chris Peterson, West Point, Neb.; a daughter,
Jennifer Tweed, Roland, Iowa; two step-children, Justin and Erica Range, of the home,
and five grandchildren. A funeral service was Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark: Burial was in Sheldahl Cemetery, Polk County, Iowa.
Peterson ,Walter W. , Jr. 27 Dec 1936 - 25 Aug 2005 SN-L 27 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Walter W. & Lillian V. (Lane) Peterson, Sr.; married 4 Feb 1980 Phyllis
Murrill]
Walter W. Peterson Jr., 68, Billings, died at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2005, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born December 27, 1936, in Council Bluffs,
Iowa, the son of Walter W. Sr. and Lillian V. (Lane) Peterson. Mr. Peterson was united in
marriage to Phyllis Murrill on February 4, 1980, in Miami, Oklahoma. He served his
country in the United States National Guard, and retired from Yellow Freight after 28
years of service. Mr. Peterson was a member of the Grace Community Church in Mt.
Vernon, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a great grandson, Cain
Woznick. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Phyllis; five children and their spouses,
Roxanne and Larry Eldridge, Walter III and Kenna Peterson, Vicki and Charles Button,
Diana and Darren Collins, and Michael and Melissa Murrill; 11 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren; a sister and her husband, Patricia and John Hreha, Riverside,
California; a brother and his wife, Ted and Jan Fox, Verona; three nephews; other
relatives, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 29,
2005, at the Grace Community Church, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, with Pastor Mark Brown
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial will follow in
the Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 4 t o6 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home.
Petree, Curtis Wayne, Pvt. 22 Aug 1967 - 20 Nov 1988 OH 15 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Jack & Beverly (?) Petree]
Pfc. Curtis Wayne Petree, 21, of Twenty-Nine Palms, California, formerly of
Springfield, was killed in a training accident Nov, 30. Services for Pfc. Petree were held

Dec. 9 al Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Billy Burris officiating. The eulogy was
delivered by Jerry Gregg, assistant principal of Hillcrest High School. Burial with
military honors conferred by the Inspector instructor Staff Weapons Company, 3rd
Battalion, 24th Marine Division, was in Springfield National Cemetery. Born in Sedalia
Aug. 22, 1967, Mr. Petree graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1986. Given a
certificate of acceptance from the U.S. Marine Corps, he left in March of 1987 for his
basic training in San Diego, California. He was stationed in Twenty-Nine Palms,
California. His survivors include his mother, Beverly Moore, Springfield; his father, Jack
Petree, Morrisville; two sisters, Jennifer and Heather Petree, Morrisville; his maternal
grandparents, Bryce and Leva Moore, Springfield; his paternal grandfather, Leo Petree,
Tipton; his maternal great-grandmother, Galena Young, Nixa; aunts and uncles, Alvin
and Pat Petree, Darlene and Fred Walker, Bob Moore, and Bill and Maxine Moore;
cousins, Bobbie Ann Roam and Jackie Lynn Hazel, Pam and Marsha Harrington, Cathy
Hicks, Saundra McReynolds; and numerous additional aunts, uncles and cousins.
Petrovic, Lyllana 1925 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
AND
Woodall, Homer 5 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
AND
Woodall, Mabel 14 Apr 1898 - 15 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
AND
Vidan, Charles 5 Mar 1915 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
U.S. 65 Auto Crashed Continue the Carnage
Most recent in the series of auto accident on U.S. 65 eight miles north, have left
four persons dead and five others with serious injury. Four were killed instantly at 11:50
a.m. Tuesday in a head-on collusion near the railroad crossing a half mile north of the 6514 junction. Dead at the scene were Homer Woodall, 70, North Little Rock, Ark.; his
wife, Mable, 79, Charles Vidan, 50, of Granite City, Ill, and Lyllana Petrovic, 45 of Paris,
France. Still in “fair” condition Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital is Mrs. Mildena
Vidan, 49 of Granite City while her son, Michael, 14, remains in “critical” condition.
Miss Carla Mueller, 14, granddaughter of the Woodall couple is in satisfactory condition.
The tragedy occurred in a straightaway portion of the highway when Woodall,
northbound, pulled into the opposite lane to pass and the opposite lane to pass and struck
the Vidan auto headon.
Pettet, James C. 1950 - 11 Aug 2005 SN-L 16 Aug 2005
James C. Pettet, 55, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 11, in his home.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 17, in the Antioch
Cemetery, northwest of Springfield, under direction of Birch Funeral Home of Ash
Grove.
Pettit, Eva Leota (Johns) 12 Dec 1894 - 2 Dec 1974 OH 5 Dec 1974 p9
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Mary Alice "Maid" (Smith) Johns; married
Stephen Clinton Pettit 28 Apr 1887 - 27 Dec 1988]

ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Eva L. Pettit. 79, Rogersville were at
2 p.m. Thursday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. E. W. Tatum officiating. Burial
was in McHaffie Cemetery southeast of Rogersville. Mr. Pettit died Monday in her home
of natural causes. A lifelong resident of the Rogersville area and Christian County, Mrs.
Pettit was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Stephen C.;
one son, Roger, Route 1, Rogersville; one daughter, Mrs. Lois Shull, Los Angeles; one
brother, Blackie Johns, Route 2, Fordland; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Osburn, Sparta, Mrs.
Georgia Swearengin, Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Mary Eckles, of the state of Ohio and
two grandchildren
Pettit, Infant 30 Oct 1955 -30 Oct 1955 CCR 3 Nov 1955 p8
[Note: Son of Loyal & ? (Dunn) Pettit]
Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Pettit of Sparta who
died at birth at 9 a.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. were held Sunday
afternoon in Spring Hill Cemetery. In addition to parents, survivors are the maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Dunn of Sparta and the paternal grandfather, Robert
Pettit of Rogersville. Services were under direction of Kelley-Ferrell and Sons of
Rogersville.
Pettit, Jacob Clinton 24 Apr 1860 - 23 Jul 1950 CCR 27 Jul 1950
[Note: Son of Thomas & Mary Jane (Farr?) Pettit, married 17 Mar 1881 Matilda
Elizabeth Underdown 14 Jul 1860 - 23 Dec 1954]
Funeral services for Jacob Clinton Pettit, 90, of Petelo were conducted Monday
afternoon in the Spring Hill Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Spring Hill cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Pettit died
Saturday. He is survived by six children, Ada Mae, William Reese, Stevie Clinton,
Edward Bertie, Walcie Jane, and Robert Lenard; 14 grandchildren, 18 greatgrandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was born April 24, 1860, at
Republic, and spent the greater part of his boyhood around Springfield. He married
Matilda Elizabeth Underdown March 17, 1881, and to them eight children were born, two
of whom are deceased. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
Pettit, Lela May (Thrasher) 3 May 1905 - 22 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Affie (Levengood) Thrasher; married Bert Pettit]
Lela May Pettit, 96, Ozark, passed away Friday, June 22, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born May 3, 1905, in Lewistown, Mo., the daughter of Elmer
and Affie (Levengood) Thrasher. She was married to Bert Pettit who preceded her in
death. Two brothers, Sterling and Emert Thrasher, also preceded her in death. Survivors
include: two sons and their wives, Robert E. and Betty Pettit, Ozark, and William V and
Marlene Pettit, El Paso, Texas; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a close
nephew, John Clausen, and his wife, Jean, St. Louis. A graveside service was Monday,
June 25, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pettit, Sophie E. (McHaffie) 7 Dec 1881 - 4 Apr 1961 CCR 13 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of Simon & Emma (Ragsdale) McHaffie; married William R. Pettit]

Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie E. Pettit, 72, who died Tuesday, April 4, at her
home near Rogersville, were held Friday at 1 p.m. in Spring Hill Baptist Church. Burial
was in Palmetto Cemetery under direction of Chaffin with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
A native of Christian County and a member of the Pentecostal Church, she is survived by
her husband, William R. Pettit; one son, Vester C. Pettit of the state of Washington, one
brother, David Oda McHaffie of Bruner; two sisters, Mrs. Pheba Marlin of Bruner and
Mrs. Kittie Monger of Springfield; three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Pettit, Matilda E. (Underdown) 14 Jul 1860 - 23 Dec 1954 CCR 30 Dec 1954 p1
[Note: married 1881 Jacob Clinton Pettit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda E. Pettit, 94, who died December 23 were held
December 26 at 2 p.m. in the Spring Hill Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. A native of Tennessee, she lived the greater part of her life near Ozark and was
married in 1881 to Jacob Clinton Pettit who preceded her in death. She is survived by
four sons, William and Robert of Rogersville, Stephen of Sparta and Bertie of
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Luttrell of Romona, Okla. and Mrs. Walcie Burney
of Mountain Grove, Mo.; 14 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and seven great, great
grandchildren.
Pettit, Ruth Margaret (?) Brown 14 Feb 1911 - 15 Dec 1989 OH 21 Dec 1989
[Note: married first Floyd Stanley Brown; married second Vester C. Pettit 1 Apr 1909 10 Aug 1994]
Ruth Pettit, 78, died Friday in Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long
illness. A former Kansas resident, she had lived in Christian County since 1939. Mrs.
Pettit was previously employed by Ozark Area Community Action Corp. (OACAC). She
was a member of the Chadwick Union Church and Ozark Chapter No. 98 of the Order of
the Eastern Star. She is survived by her husband, Vester C.; a son, John Brown,
Springfield; a daughter, Mary Fuller, Sparta; three stepchildren, Bill and Jerry Pettit and
Blanche Stevens, all of the state of Washington; five grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Floyd Stanley Brown.
Services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Pettit, William R. 2 Apr 1885 - Jan 1971 CCR 21 Jan 1971 p4
William R. Pettit, 85 of Route 1, Rogersville, died at 4:20 a.m. Friday in the
Connelly Nursing Home, Springfield, after a lengthy illness, Mr. Pettit, a retired farmer,
was a member of the Pentecostal Church. He is survived by a son, Vester Pettit of
Oroville, Wash.; two brothers, Steve Pettit, Rogersville and Rob Pettit, Rogersville; two
sisters, Mrs. Walcie Burnie, Mountain Grove and Mrs. Ada Audrey Rogers, Ramona,
Okla. and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Spring Hill
Christian Church with the Rev. Audrey Rogers officiating. Burial was in Palmetto
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Pettus, Betty R. (Hodge) 29 Nov 1923 - 30 Sep 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999

[Note: Daughter of William Francis & Ruth Elizabeth (Starkey) Hodge; married Robert
Earl “Bob” Pettus 8 Aug 1920 - 5 Jun 2005]
Betty R. Pettus, 75, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 6:05 A.M., Thursday,
September 30, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born
November 29, 1923, in Decatur IL., the daughter of William Francis and Ruth Elizabeth
Starkey Hodge. On February 29, 1942 in Vandalia, Oh., Betty was united in marriage to
Robert E. Pettus and to this union a son William L. Pettus was born. Betty was a
homemaker and a living wife and mother. She was an avid naturalist who appreciated the
change of seasons, with autumn being her favorite. Betty also enjoyed shopping for crafts
and antiques. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Jean Cushing. She is
survived by her loving husband of fifty-seven years, Robert E. Pettus, Springfield; son
William L. Pettus and his wife Suzie, Fremont Hills; grandson Robert Francis Pettus and
his wife Charity, Springfield; and a great-granddaughter Konner Mikaela Pettus,
Springfield. Graveside funeral services was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 1999, in
Riverrnonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. with Rev. Todd Staples officiating. Services
were under the care and direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, MO.
Pettus, Robert Earl "Bob" 8 Aug 1920 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 7 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Charles E. & Gertrude Pettus; married 28 Feb 1942 Betty Ruth Hodge 29
Nov 1923 - 30 Sep 1999 ]
Robert Earl "Bob" Pettus, 84, Springfield, Mo., passed away, at 8:43 a.m.,
Sunday, June 5, 2005, in Cox South Hospital from cancer; he was diagnosed in August
2004. Bob was born August 8, 1920, in Mt. Auburn, Ill., the son of Charles E. and
Gertrude Pettus. On February 28, 1942, Bob was united in marriage to Betty Ruth Hodge,
whom he worshiped and spent 57 wonderful years together, until her death on September
30, 1999. From August 1942 to November 1945, he proudly served his country in the
United States Coast Guard, 13th Navel District, as an air sea rescue seaman, 1st class.
Bob retired on January 31, 1983, from Wabash Railroad which later became Norfolk
Western, then Norfolk Southern as a Supervisor of signals and Communications after
working for 42 years. Bob traveled many years with the railroad spending most of his
years with them in Moberly, Mo. He and Betty moved to Springfield from Moberly in
October 1984 to be nearer to his only son, Bill. He loved visiting old courthouses,
spending time at the Springfield Mall where he made many friends on his walks, and
taking trips to the "old country" as he called it (Moberly, Jacksonville, Staunton) to visit
places he and his wife, "Honey", had known and to see his old railroad buddies. He
particularly loved the fall seasons with all the beautiful colors. Bob was an easy-going,
wonderful, kind man who made many friends wherever he went. He will be greatly
missed by all who were lucky enough to have known him. He was preceded in death by
his parents, Charles E. and Gertrude Pettus, and the love of his life, his wife, Betty Pettus.
Bob is survived by his son, William L. "Bill" Pettus and his wife, Suzie, of Fremont
Hills, Mo.; his grandson, Robert "Rob" Pettus; his greatgranddaughter, Konner Mikaela
Pettus, both of Springfield, Mo.; his sister, Marjorie Cromp and husband, Dan, of Las
Vegas, Nev.; his brother, Joe Pettus of Decatur, Ill.; and the many friends he made at
Cobblestone Village in Springfield, where he lived until March of this year when he
moved into Ozark Riverview Manor. The family would like to send special thanks to
Bob's Dr.s and in particular, Dennis Morrison, D.O., Robert C. Scanlon II, D.O., Brent

Rotton, D.O., and Amy C Rabe, M.D. Also, Community Hospice of Southwest Missouri
and particularly, Julie Saalberg, his Hospice nurse who meant so much to him; the staff at
James River Care Center and Ozark Riverview Manor; and the Barnes family Randy,
Katie, and Amanda of the Barnes Family Funeral Home who helped in so many ways.
Donations may be made in his honor to Community Hospice of SW Missouri, 1465 E.
Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804. In accordance to Bob's wishes a private family
graveside funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo., under the care and direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pettyjohn, Dorothy 1902 - Nov 1962 CCR 15 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: married Noah E. Pettyjohn; no legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Pettyjohn, 60, of Route 1, Ozark, were held at
2 p.m. Tuesday at the Highlandville Christian Union Church, with the Rev. Ora Short
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Ozark. She was a resident of Ava for several years before coming to Ozark.
Survivors include her husband, Noah E. Pettyjohn, route 1, Ozark; one sister, Elma
House, Alberta, Canada; three step-sons and two step-daughters.
Peugh, Louis S. 1872 - 21 Feb 1949 CCR 24 Feb 1949
[Note: married Olive Jane “Ollie“ Maples 12 Jul 1879 - 20 Jul 1952]
Funeral services for Louis S. Peugh, 76, retired postmaster at Brown’s Spring,
who died Monday, Feb. 21, at his home in Springfield, were held Thursday at Clever
Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Walter Green and Rev. Robert Baker. Interment was
in Wright cemetery, under direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr.
Peugh moved to Springfield from Brown’s Spring three years ago. He was a member of
the Gladstone Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie Jane Peugh; three
daughters, Mrs. Lillie Wilson, Mrs. Jewell Lightner, and Mrs. Margaret Cape; a son,
James; two brothers, Alfred and Elmer; several grandchildren and a host of friends.
Peugh, Ollive “Ollie” Jane (Maples) Kelly 12 Jul 1879 - 20 Jul 1952
[Note: married Louis S. Peugh 1872 - 21 Feb 1949 ]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ollie Jane Peugh, 74, a resident of Springfield for the
last seven years, who died Sunday, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church by the Rev. Robert Baker. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers will be Orville, Oral and Norris Peebles, Neal
Keithley, Leonard Maples and Lloyd Maples.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples. [Wife of Louis S. Peugh on 1930 census, Brown Springs, Union
Twp. Stone County, MO with her daughter Margaret L. 18 & son James 16 - no surname
given - and his mother Sarah C. Pew age 79 - children‘s name on 1920 census is Kelley]
Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO. Springfield News-Leader,
Sept. 25, 2001.

Pfaff, Jerome “Jerry” 21 Apr 1930 - 14 Sept 2002
Jerome “Jerry” Pfaff, age 72 of Clever, passed away Saturday, September 14,
2002 in Cox South, Springfield, Missouri. He was born April 21, 1930 in Jamestown,
North Dakota. He lived in Alaska for fifty years where he worked in the construction
field, both in Alaska and the South Pacific. He supervised the building of schools and
power plants as well as the pipeline through out Alaska. He also was a self-employed
businessman both in Alaska and locally in Missouri. He loved to fish and hunt and in
August of this year retired to Clever. Mr. Pfaff was a member of North Road Baptist
Church in Nikiski, Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; three stepsons and their
wives, David and Peggy Fitzpatrick, Marionville, Ron and Reta Fitzpatrick, Clever, and
Carl and Jeannette Fitzpatrick, Marionville; five brothers and sisters, Inez Greenwalt,
Laurel, Montana, Fred Pfaff and wife Joyce, Tigard, Oregon, Raleigh Pfaff and wife
Gala, Bend, Oregon, Duane Pfaff and wife Janet, Puyallup, Washington, and Berniece
Denham and husband Bob, Redding, California; six grandchildren, Amanda, Renae,
Justin, Regina, Caitlin and Callie Fitzpatrick; and many friends, both in Kenai, Alaska
and Clever, where he enjoyed friends at the coffee shop. He was preceded in death by
three sons, Richard, Derrick and Jason Pfaff; a brother, Leroy Pfaff; a sister, Leona
Greenwalt; and his parents. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September
18, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu and Pastor Roy Williams
officiating. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will
be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, September
15, 2002.
Pfander, Burl Zack, DVM
22 May 1926 - 15 Aug 2003 CCH-N 27 Aug 2003 &
SN-L 17 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of John L. & Grace Pfander; married Reba M. Lanz]
Dr. Burl Zack Pfander, DVM, answered his last call on Aug. 15, 2003, at 3:30
p.m. This is so in line with his character, as he would never retire at night before he
knew every "ill" animal he was responsible for was treated to the best of his ability.
Pfander arrived on this planet on May 22, 1926, the son of John L. and Grace Pfander,
who then lived in Jasper. The Pfander family moved to a dairy farm in Barton County in
the summer of 1940. Pfander graduated from Liberal High School in 1944 and was
immediately drafted into the U.S. Army. When he returned home from World War II, he
enrolled at the University of Missouri-Columbia in pre-veterinary medicine. Pfander
graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1952 with a Bachelor Degree in
Agriculture and as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Pfander opened his first practice at
1750 S. Campbell in Springfield under the name of "Cottage Veterinary Hospital." Now,
51 years later, the hospital is still an active practice under the ownership of Pfander's son
Dr. Michael B. Pfander. On Sept. 5, 1948, Burl was united in marriage to Reba M. Lanz
who survives him. He was a lifetime member of both the American Veterinary Medical
Association and the Missouri Veterinary Medical Association. He was a associate
member of the American Animal Hospital Association, the Southwest Missouri
Veterinary Medical Association, the Veterans of Foreign War, and the American Legion.
Pfander also served on the Board and was an active volunteer in the Nixa Sucker Day
celebrations for many years. He was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ.

In December 2001, Burl was honored as an inductee into the Missouri Hereford
Association "Hall of Fame." Pfander is survived by his wife of 55 years, Reba; one son,
Dr. Michael B. Pfander and his wife Jeanne; one granddaughter, Meghan M. Pfander,
"who was the treasure of his life;" and a special young lady that he loved as a daughter,
Cindy B. (Gullett) Reed and her husband Steve. Other survivors include several nieces
and nephews, who have been a constant joy to him, each of whom he loved dearly; four
sister in-laws, Marie Banwart and her husband Floyd, Maurine Lanz and Jean Pfander, all
of Lamar, and Becky Pfander of Wanwatosa, Wis.; as well as Michael's mother-in-law,
Lynn Cooper and father-in-law Tom Cooper, both of Columbia. He was preceded in
death by his parents; three brothers; Reba's parents Fred L. and Emma Lanz; and his two
very special brothers-in-law, Wallace N. Lanz and Calvin A. Lanz.
Pfander will
be greatly missed by his family, his friends, clients and all the young people whose lives
he touched. A very special thanks to everyone for the prayers, love and concern that was
given to him through his journey these last few months during his gallant fight with
cancer. To our neighbors, to our church, to all our clients and friends who have always
been there for us. To Dr. Richard Cunningham and staff, to Dr. Gary Hoos and staff, to
Dr. Gary Geir and staff, to Dr. Michael Albritton and staff, and a special thank you to
"Home Sweet Homecare" and their dedicated caregivers. It is because of their tender love
and care, that it was possible for him to remain at home with his family. The family has
requested that donations be made in Pfander's name to the Clever High School Band
Booster Club, Clever, Mo., 65631; the Missouri Junior Hereford Association, in care of
Jessica McConnell, 11524 W. FR 108, Republic, Mo., 65738; or to the Shriner's
Children's Hospital, 601 F. St. Louis Street, Springfield, Mo., 65806. "With his eyes
focused on his Shepherd, Dr. Pfander is just changing pastures". From Dewey Short:
"What is the measure of a Man? The true worth of a man is his unselfishness, the way he
lives his life among his fellow man; judged by the standards of loyalty, honesty and
decency. Dr. Burl Pfander lived the simple life he loved, by practicing veterinary
medicine in the 'Ozark Hills' among the people that he loved. He led no armies to battle,
but remained with his regiment on the front lines in World War II, in the European
theatre under General Patton. He was no great captain of industry and he did not write his
name across the stars. But, he left his mark in the hearts of his fellow man, both young
and old, with his quiet Christian manner, and his common way of life in the Ozark Hills.
He preferred his life born, reared and educated in Missouri with his active mind and keen
intellect. He believed strongly in education and established several scholarships for
young people in Missouri." A celebration of Pfander's life was held at Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, at 11 a.m. Aug. 19 with the Rev. William A. "Bill" Moore, Chaplain of the
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine officiating. Burial was at 1 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery
with military honors. "Rest In Peace My Beloved Husband and Friend. You were and
will always be the Wind Beneath My Wings". ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Pfander, Grace (Gulick) 11 Mar 1894 - 5 Jan 1996 CCH-N 10 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Mary Gulick; married 2 Aug 1916 John L. Pfander]
The family of Grace Gulick Pfander wish to share with their friends (and hers)
that their mother and grandmother answered her call to Glory at sunset, Friday, January
5th, at Meadowbrook Manor, Lamar, where she had resided since March 1990. Grace
was born March 11, 1894 in Jasper, Missouri, the daughter of John T. and Mary Gulick.

She graduated from Jasper High School in the class of 1912. She was united in marriage
to John L. Pfander on Aug. 2, 1916, at Carthage, Missouri. She and John lived on farms
in Jasper County until 1939 when they moved to Barton County, where they farmed and
milked cows until they retired. Grace was a living example of a "Farmer's Wife" active in
many farm organizations, Mt. Hope Chapter #74, Order of the Eastern Star, and a loyal
member of the Iantha Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She is
Survived by: one son, Dr. Burl Pfander, Nixa; three daughters-in-law, Becky Pfander,
Wawautose, Wisconsin, Jean Pfander, Lamar, and Reba Pfander, Nixa; eight
grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by: Her husband, John L.; three sons, John Franklin, Homer Gene, and
Donald Lee; and two sisters, Frances and Mable. She was, a devoted mother and
grandmother, and will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and her earthly angel,
Marie Banwart. A celebration of her life was held at the Lohmeyer-Konantz Funeral
Home, Lamar, 10:00 a.m., Monday, Jan. 8th, with the Rev. Allen Findley officiating.
Burial was in the Iantha Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Iantha
Methodist Church or to the charity of their choice. "Her crown was finished and she
couldn't miss the Coronation."
Pfeifer, Barbara (Kurinec) 1 Dec 1943 - 18 Jan 2006 SN-L 20 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Victor & Helen Kurinec; married 19 Jun 1965 Bill Pfeifer]
Barbara Pfeifer, 62, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, in her
home. She was born Dec. 1, 1943, in Newark, N.J., the only child of Victor and Helen
Kurinec. Barbara was united in marriage to Bill Pfeifer on June 19, 1965, to this union
two children were born. She was a Loan Processor with Liberty Bank for eight years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Bill Pfeifer;
a son, Sean Pfeifer, Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Robyn Burt and her husband, Jon,
Columbus, Miss.; her mother, Helen Kurinec, Nanticoke, Penn.; four grandchildren,
David, Lisa, Kristina, and Ryan. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
21, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with the Rev. William W. Moore
officiating. Visitation will follow the service until 5 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 3322 S.
Campbell Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Pfeiffer, Lois Marguerite (Myers) Smith 5 Apr 1924 - 4 Mar 2002 CCH-N 13 Mar
2002
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah Myers; married ? Smith; married Delbert Pfeiffer 12
Oct 1923 - Sep 1985]
Lois Marguerite Pfeiffer, age 77, of Ozark, died March 4, 2002, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born April 5, 1924, in Nevada, Iowa, the daughter of John
and Sarah Myers. She retired from the Auburn, Iowa School District as a cook. Her
husband, Delbert Pfeiffer, preceded her in death as well as nine brothers and seven
sisters. Survivors include: Three step-children, Gary Smith, Hartville, Diana Cole and her
husband Gene, Springfield, and Judy Grant and her husband Fred, Ozark; grandchildren;
and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 6 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Reggie Micham officiating, and March 9 in Bacon Funeral Home, Maxwell,
Iowa, with Rev. Keith McDonald officiating. Burial was in Maxwell Cemetery, Iowa.

Phelan, Viola M. (Deckard) Walker 1941 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note : Daughter of ? & ? (?) Deckard; married ? Walker; married Bert C. Phelan]
Mrs. Viola M. Phelan, 35 of 1934 Drury died at 3:43 a.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Greene
County Medical Examiner Dr. Erwin Busiek ruled the death “a probable suicide”. Mrs.
Phelan was taken to the hospital shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday from the Bois d’Arc
residence of Lester Vert where the shooting occurred, according to the Greene County
Sheriff’s Office. Officers said Mrs. Phelan had argued with her daughter shortly before
she shot herself. Mrs. Phelan was a member of Brown Avenue Christian Church. She is
survived by her husband, Bert C.; a daughter, Miss Rosalee Walker, 1934 Drury; a son,
John Walker, Strafford; a daughter, Miss Eva Sueann Phelan, Springfield; her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Dry, Rogersville; four brothers, Leo Deckard of Strafford, John
Deckard of 2866 West Catalpa, Jay Deckard of Rogersville and Paul L. Deckard, of 3212
Mt. Vernon; a step-brother, Charles Alford Dry, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn
Marian, Springfield and a step-sister, Miss Mary Dry, Rogersville. Services will be
announced by Ralph Thieme.
Phelps, Joe M. 14 Jan 1892 - 29 Jan 1955 CCR 3 Feb 1955 p5
Joe M. Phelps, 63, died at Haguewood Hospital, Ozark, on Saturday, January 29,
after suffering a stroke on January 23. Mr. Phelps was born at Roanoke, Mo. on January
14, 1892. He was a member of the Methodist Church at Salisbury, Mo. For many years
he was manager of the Farm & Home Savings & Loan Association at Chillocothe, Mo
and later he and Mrs. Phelps were operators of a dress shop at Salisbury for several
years,. He moved to Ozark eight years ago. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon
in the Winkelmeyer Chapel at Salisbury with Rev. Leslie Hartz officiating, Reuben A.
Hunker, a cousin of Mr. Phelps, sang “Beyond the Sunset: and Marvin Wright sang
“Somewhere a Voice is Calling”. They were accompanied by Mrs. Annabelle Welch at
the organ. Pallbearers were Victor F. Worter, Ed Hunker, Reuben Hunker, Harold
Minor, Lawrence Robertson and Chester Rowe. Surviving are his wife, Edythe, and a
niece, Miss Frances Smith, of the home.
Phiffer, William
1 Apr 1886 - 30 Sep 1960
CCR 13 Oct 1960 p5
[Note: Surname spelling from tombstone differs from tombstone and mortuary record
from obit spelling]
Funeral services for William Pfeiffer, 74, who died Friday, Sept. 30 were held
Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. in the Union Church in Chadwick with Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home. Mr. Pfeiffer, a retired candy maker, was born in Chicago, Ill. and moved to
Chadwick in 1953. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Marie Pfeiffer.
Phillips, Abbie I.
17 Sep 1886 - Feb 1968 CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Obit is probably mistaken about her husband living longer. In fact, without
Missouri family, she was likely returned for burial because she lies next to Rev. James F.
Phillips 19 May 1887 - 25 Aug 1951]
Mrs. Abbie I. Phillips, 81, Denver, Colo., died at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Porter
Memorial Hospital, Denver. She had resided in Ozark several years ago with he husband,

the Rev. James F. Phillips, who was pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Besides her
husband, Mrs. Phillips is survived by a son, Ken, Denver; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Wolfe,
Anchorage, Alaska; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark. The Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu will officiate
with burial in Linden Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made to Kenai Baptist
Mission in care of Faith Baptist Church, 3836 Spenard Road, Anchorage, Alaska.
Phillips, Anna Mae (Maples) 24 May 1921 - 12 May 1992
Anna Mae Phillips, 70, Nixa, died early Tuesday morning in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born May 24, 1921, in Christian County to Robert and
Mirtie Maples. On November 30, 1940, she married Oren Phillips and was a member of
the Riverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1984.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Jenkins, Nixa; a son, Robbie Joe Phillips,
Springfield; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Cecil Stigall and
Cleda Davis, both of Clever; and a brother, U. N. “Buster” Maples, Nixa. Services will
be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Nixa Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 today in the funeral home. (Springfield NewsLeader – 14 May 1992)
Phillips, Barbara Jean (Held) 20 Nov 1927 - 2 Sept 2003 CCH-N 10 Sep 2003
Barbara Jean Phillips, 75, Nixa, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2003 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 20, 1927 in Kansas City, the daughter of
Arnold L. and Nellie (Herter) Held. On May 21, 1950, she and James C. Phillips were
married. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her family. Phillips worked
in Springfield school cafeterias for several years, was employed by Bass Pro Pace for 10
years and was a St. John's Auxiliary volunteer for 22 years. She was a member of Nixa
Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, James; two daughters, Sue Phillips,
Jacksonville, Fla., and Carol Bingle and husband Brian, Nixa; two grandchildren, Curtis
and Whitney Bingle; one sister, Mary Jane Peel, Overland Park, Kan.; honorary children,
Dean and Cindy Losee and their son Brian; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. Sept. 6 in Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Rod Cannedy officiating. Burial
followed Sept. 8 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Phillips, Berniece Bunny (Thompson) 31 Jan 1925 - 26 Oct 2006 SN-L 27 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Bertha Thompson]
Berniece "Bunny" Phillips, 81, of Springfield, passed away at 4:50 a.m. Thursday,
October 26, 2006, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long illness. She was
born January 31, 1925, in Springfield, Mo., to Frank and Bertha Thompson. Bunny was a
longtime garment factory forelady, before spending the last 10 of her working years with
the Greene County Clerk's Office. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother who will be truly missed. In addition to her parents she was preceded in
death by two infant brothers and a sister, Lorraine Weaver. She is survived by a son and
his wife, Larry and Kathie Phillips, Nixa; a granddaughter, Ami Rohr and her husband

Marc, Nixa; a grandson, Kevin Phillips, Springfield; and four great-grandsons, Mason,
Bryce, Carter and Preston, all of Nixa. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, October 28, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with a private
graveside following. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Community
Hospice, The Ozark Nursing and Care Center Staff, and her good friend, Esther, for
watching over her.
Phillips, Bertha Georgia (Givens) 19 Jan 1919 - 30 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of James Arthur and Osta (Johns) Givens; married Thomas Jesse
Phillips]
Bertha Georgia Phillips, age 84, of Bruner, passed away Thursday, January 30,
2003 in her home. She was born January 19, 1919 in Christian County, the daughter of
James Arthur and Osta (Johns) Givens. She loved her family and was a member of the
Church of Christ. Survivors include four children, Rex Phillips, Sparta, Wilda Applegate,
Ozark, Lola May Newberry, Bruner, and Lenny Phillips and wife Sherry, Republic; seven
grandchildren, Charles Phillips, Joseph Phillips, Terry Gilliam, Greg Newberry, Lenny
Phillips II, Douglas Phillips and Sarah Phillips; 19 great-grandchildren; three great greatgrandchildren; a sister, Beulah Arms, Hamilton; and a half-sister, Esta Moore, Ozark. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jesse Phillips; a grandson, Michael
Phillips; two brothers, John and Jim Givens; and two sisters, Ellen White and Wilma
Carter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2003 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Bob Brickner officiating. Burial will follow in Temple Hill Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
February 1, 2003.
Phillips, Betty Jean (Dickson) 20 Feb 1932 - 6 Mar 2002 CCH-N 13 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Lee William & Matilda (Harms) Dickson; married Apr 1961 Robert
Andrew “Lanky” Phillips]
Betty Jean Phillips, age 70, died March 6, 2002, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. She was born Feb. 20, 1932, in Hayes Center, Neb., the daughter of
Lee William Dickson and Matilda Harms Dickson. She and Robert Andrew Phillips were
married in April of 1961. Phillips worked at Hagale Industries from 1976 until 1991. She
was a loving mother to her children and a wonderful grandmother. Her parents and a
sister, Dorothy Kelly, of Lamar, Colo., preceded her in death. Survivors include: Her
husband, Robert "Lanky" Phillips; six children, Christine Evans and Dwight, Springfield,
Brenda Smith, Ozark, David Phillips and Susan Nelson, Bruner, Linda Mitchell and Bill,
Chadwick, Carol Coffer and Jim, Rogersville, and Danny Lee Phillips and Dawn,
Diamond; 14 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margie Lansdon,
Ozark. Graveside services were held March 8 in Temple Hill Cemetery, Christian
County, under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Winston Burton
officiating.
Phillips, Catherine Mae 1899 - 19 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Mae Phillips, 62, of Ozark, who died Monday
morning at her home, will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Adams-Monger Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband Walter II; three sons, Gerald, state of Nevada, Leonard,
state of Florida and Walter III of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Joe Awbery of Kirbyville
and three grandchildren.
Phillips, Claude 18 Sep 1909 - 12 Apr 1996 CCH-N 17 Apr 1996
[Note: Son of William Lincoln & Sarah Jane “Janie“ (Holland) Phillips; married 14 Nov
1929 Myrtle Roller 1905 - 1956; married 15 May 1959 Eda Lucille (Fox) O’Neil 11 Aug
1908 - 30 Aug 1995]
Claude Phillips, age 86, of Nixa, died Friday, April 12, 1996, in Nixa Park Care
Center. He was born September 18, 1909 near Rogersville, and was the son of William L.
and Sarah Jane (Holland) Phillips. He was a life long resident of Christian County where
he farmed for many years. He also served as Christian County Treasurer for twelve years
and later became Mayor of Nixa. Mr. Phillips was a member of James River Chapel
Church of Christ. He was preceded by his first wife, Myrtle in 1956, and his second wife,
Lucille, in 1995. Survivors include: three daughters, Wanda Barnhart and her husband,
Bill, Springfield, Mary Phillips, Rogersville, and Dorothy Bearden and her husband,
Cubby, also of Rogersville; a step-daughter, Peggy Montiel and her husband, Larry,
Nixa; five granddaughters; two step-grandsons; four great-grandchildren; a great-greatgrandchild; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, April 15 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Todd Staples officiating. Burial was in Roller
Cemetery.
Phillips, Dora Ilene (Graybill) 1914 - 11 Oct 1968 CCR 17 Oct 1968 p8
Mrs. Dora Irene Phillips, 52, of Arvada, Colo., died Friday, Oct. 11, at Porter
Hospital, Denver, Colo., following a lengthy illness. She was a former resident of the
Ozark community. Survivors include her husband, Rev. J. Kenneth Phillips of Arvada;
two daughters, Mrs. Janyce Crowl of Tehachapi, Calif. and Mrs. Marcia Masterson of
Arva; her father, Arthur Graybill, Enterprise, Kan.; a brother, C. K. Graybill of
Enterprise; and four granddaughters. Funeral services were held Monday at the Arvada
Central Baptist church and burial was at Abilene, Wash.
Phillips, Doris (Keltner) 1913 - 23 Jul 1988 OH 28 Jul 1988
[Note: married 27 Oct 1937 Roscoe E. Phillips]
Doris Phillips, 75, of Republic, died at 10:25 p.m. Saturday at the Republic Park
Care Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Phillips were held Tuesday in Meadors
Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Kenneth Hull officiating. Burial was in Patterson
Cemetery, near Nixa. Mrs. Phillips lived her entire life around the Battlefield and
Republic communities. She was united in marriage to Roscoe E. Phillips Oct. 27, 1937.
Mr. Phillips preceded her in death in 1980. A member of the First Baptist Church of
Republic, she taught Sunday School for a number of years. Her survivors include a son,
Gary M. Phillips, Aurora; two daughters, Elnora J. Datema, Springfield, and Janie S.
House, Conway; two brothers, Lloyd Keltner, Ozark and Felex (Pete) Keltner, South
Battlefield; two sisters, Mae Howe, South Battlefield, and Delpha Carter, Ash Grove;
eight grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-granddaughter.

Phillips, Dorothy S. (Shelton) Davis 25 Dec 1924 - 12 Apr 2005 SN-L 14 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Ethel Shelton: married first John Davis; married second
William Lincoln “Bill” Phillips, Jr. d 29 Jun 1987]
Dorothy S. Phillips, 80, of Springfield, Mo., died April 12, 2005, at home.
Dorothy was born December 25, 1924, in Putnam Co., Mo., to Carl and Ethel Shelton.
She was an active member of the Southminster Presbyterian Church, enjoyed doing
community volunteer work, and traveling to visit family and friends. She retired as a
Secretary at SMSU after 11 years of employment. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husbands, John Davis and William Phillips; and one step-daughter. Those left to
cherish her memory are son, Donald Davis and wife of Omaha, Neb.; daughter, Patricia
Prunty and husband of Lee's Summit, Mo.; three step-children, Clyde Phillips, Charlie
Phillips, and Clydene Sloan; four grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; two sisters, Lois
Roskoski of Keller, Texas, and Helen Shelton of Berkeley, Calif.; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2005, in
Southminster Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to
Southminster Presbyterian Church, 2245 S. Holland Ave., Springfield, MO 65807.
Phillips, Eda Lucille (Fox) O’Neil 11 Aug 1908 - 30 Aug 1995 CCH-N 6 Sep 1995
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Addie (Bolin) Fox; married first O‘Neil; married second
Claude Phillips]
Lucille Phillips, 87, Nixa, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995, in her home. She was
born Aug. 11, 1908, in Nixa, the daughter of Joe Fox and Addie Bolin Fox. She worked
many years in the Christian County Collector's and Treasurer's Offices and as the Nixa
City Clerk. She was a member of the Ozark Belles Chapter of Sweet Adelines, and also
an active member of James River Chapel Church of Christ. She is survived by her
husband Claude, of the home; one daughter, Peggy Montiel, Nixa; three stepdaughters,
Wanda Barnhart, Springfield, Mary Phillips, and Dorothy Bearden, both of Rogersville;
two sisters, Eva Lee Sissel and Helen Maples, both of Nixa; two grandsons; five step
granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; and two step great-grandchildren. Services
were at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 1995, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Roy Harris officiating, with burial in the Richwood Cemetery. Visitation was
from 7-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 1, 1995 in the funeral home.
Phillips, Earnest R. “Buck” 11 Nov 1919 - 1 Mar 1979 OH 8 Mar 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Joseph R. & Iva Jane (Bussard) Phillips; married Mae Dean]
Services were held last Saturday for Earnest “Buck” Phillips, 59, Clever, who
died March 1 in a Springfield hospital after apparently suffering a heart attack. He was a
longtime Clever area farmer and had worked for Lily-Tulip for 17 years. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery. Among the survivors are his wife, Mae Dean of Clever; a sister,
Mrs. Theda Arndt, Clever and two brothers, Orin of Nixa and Gene of Ozark.
Phillips, Everett 30 Apr 1897 - Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married Ethel]
FORDLAND - Everett Phillips, 79 of Fordland died at 3:22 p.m. Sunday at Cox
Medical Center in Springfield following a short illness. Mr. Phillips, a retired farmer, was
a member of First Baptist Church in Fordland and was a veteran of World War I. He was

a native of the Fordland area. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; three daughters, Mrs.
Irene Barton, Oroville, Calif., Mrs. Lorene Bowers, Fordland and Mrs. Annalee Smith,
Springfield; one nephew who was reared in the Phillips home, Emerson Phillips,
Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bevard, Chico, Calif. and Mrs. Lula Dotson, Sapulpa,
Okla.; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Phillips, Henrietta (Davis) 9 Oct 1927 - 21 Dec 2003 CCH-N 24 Dec 2003 & SN-L 23
Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Verda Davis]
Henrietta Phillips, 76, formerly of Clever, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2003, at
Sonshine Manor in Republic. She was born Oct. 9, 1927 to Henry and Verda Davis.
Phillips was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Maxine Davis, and Delores
Hales; three brother-in-laws, Dee Little, Gerald Hale and Charles Little. Survivors
include two sons, Richard D. and wife Paulette, Nixa, and Christopher L. and wife Tina,
Republic; one daughter, Peggy L. and husband Stuart Greenberg, Elk, Calif.; two sisters,
Doris Little and Verda Lee Little, both of Clever; two brothers-in-law, Howard Phillips
and wife Ruth, and Bill Phillips and wife Mary Lou, all of Springfield; one grandson,
Brett Phillips and wife Elizabeth, Milwaukee, Ore.; one granddaughter, Melanie
Cummins and husband Mark, Clever; four step-grandchildren, Ryan Edwards and wife
Kelly, Lawrenceville, Ga., and Gabriel, Jarma and Jacole Greenberg, all of California;
two great-granddaughters, Megan Cummings, Clever, and Isabella Phillips, Milwaukee,
Ore.; one great-step-daughter, Olivia Edwards, Lawrenceville, Ga.; one great-grandson,
Dawson Richard Cummins, Clever; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Dec. 27 in Meadors Funeral
Home, Clever, with the Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to services. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Phillips, Hershel O. 11 Dec 1905 - Sep 1975 OH 18 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Joseph R. “Joel” & Iva J. Phillips; married Mildred L. 11 Jan 1910 - Oct
1983]
NIXA - Services for Hershel O. Phillips, 69, Nixa, were at 1:30 p. m. Thursday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Revs. Joseph M. Fahl and Gary Phillips officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Phillips died at 7 a.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Medi-Center. A native of Greene County, Mr. Phillips resided in the Nixa
community since 1927. He was a retired farmer and a member of Calvary Bible Church
here. Survivors are his wife, Mildred; three sons, Richard of Clever, Howard of
Brookline and Bill of Springfield; six brothers, Clell of Brookline, Lee of Billings,
Roscoe of Republic, Oren of Nixa, Ernest of Clever, and Eugene of Ozark; three sisters,
Mrs. Thetta Arndt, Clever and Mrs. Helen Freeman and Mrs. Doris Ghan, both of
Springfield and seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Phillips, Inis (Letterman) 14 Feb 1922 - Mar 2005 SN-L 18 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Seaborn & Ruby Letterman; married 10 Mar 1939 Ray H. Phillips 2
Jun 1913 - 29 Jan 1990]

Funeral services for Inis Letterman Phillips, age 83, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Temple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Phillips, Iva Jane (Bussard) 25 Jul 1886 - 15 Mar 1968
Mrs. Iva Jane Phillips, 81, a resident of Clever the past 37 years and a member of
the Baptist Church there, died at 12:20 p.m. Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a
six-month illness. She is survived by seven sons, C. A., Brookline, Hershel and Oren,
Nixa, Eugene and Ernest, Clever, Lee, Billings, and Roscoe, Republic; three daughters,
Mrs. Theta Arndt, Clever, Mrs. Helen Freeman, 453 West Lombard, and Mrs. Doris
Ghan, 611 East Lindberg; three brothers, Ed Bussard, Chico, Calif., J. H. Bussard,
Republic, and the Rev. H. F. Bussard, 1926 West Chestnut; 21 grandchildren and 28
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Clever Baptist
Church with the Revs. Jim Smith and Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Patterson
Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Phillips, Iva Jane (Bussard) 25 Jul 1886 - 7 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
Mrs. Iva Jane Phillips, 81, a resident of Clever the past 37 years and a member of
the Baptist Church there, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a
six-month illness. She is survived by seven sons, C. A., Brookline, Hershel and Oren,
Nixa. Eugene and Earnest, Clever, Lee, Billings, Roscoe, Republic; three daughters, Mrs.
Theda Arndt, Clever, Mrs. Helen Freeman and Mrs. Doris Ghan of Springfield; three
brothers, Ed Bussard, Chico, Calif., J. H. Bussard, Republic, the Rev. H. F. Bussard,
Springfield; 21 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Clever Baptist. The Rev. Jim Smith officiated, and burial was in
Patterson Cemetery under direction of Ayre-Goodwin.
Phillips, James E. "Jim" 23 Feb 1922 - 10 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of John Everett & Ertia Jane (Robinson) Phillips; married Sylvia]
James E. "Jim" Phillips, age 77, of Ozark, died Saturday, April 10, 1999 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born February 23, 1922 in Ozark. Before retirement
Mr. Phillips was employed by Campbell Ford in the Parts Department. Later he worked
for Native Wood Products in Ozark. He served as deacon at Victory Baptist Church.
Survivors include: a stepson, Willard Allen, Neosho; two step-grandchildren, Sandy Belt
and Suzanne Terry; and three step great-grandchildren, Alex, Stephanie, and Jeff, all of
Joplin; and a sister, Blackie, of Kansas. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by his parents,
his wife, Sylvia in 1987, and two sisters, Vivian and Mary. Funeral services were
Monday, April 12, in Prospect Cemetery with Rev. Stephen Belt officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Phillips, James F., Rev. 19 May 1887 - 25 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of Andrew & ? (Miller) Phillips; married Abbie I. 17 Sep 1886 - Feb 1968]
The Rev. James F. Phillips, 64, retired Baptist minister, died in his home in Ozark
Saturday morning following a heart attack. He came to Ozark three years ago, after a 10year period as pastor of the First Baptist church in Newton, IA. He held the rank of major

in the Army reserve, and was on active duty as chaplain for two years following World
War II. Surviving are his widow, Abbie, and son J. Kenneth, of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs.
Helen Wolfe of Louisville, KY; three grandchildren and three sisters. Funeral services
were held Tuesday in Ozark Baptist church with the pastor, the Rev. Harold Hurst and
Rev. Elmer Webb of Sparta officiating. Burial was in Linden cemetery under the
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Phillips, Jesse L. “Bea”, Sr., Rev. 11 Jul 1920 - 4 Jan 2001 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
Rev. Jesse L. (Bea) Phillips, 80, passed away at 10:10 A.M., Thursday, January
4, 2001, in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a lingering illness. Jesse was a retired
minister born July 11, 1920, in Christian County to Robert and Alta Johnson Phillips. He
was united in marriage to Mildred Irene Jenkins on August 14, 1939, in Ava, Missouri.
They lived most of their lives on a farm in Sparta before moving to Mansfield a few years
ago. He was saved on March 30, 1950, and became a licensed Assemblies of God
minister in 1962. He was a charter member of the Sparta Assemblies of God Church and
pastored several churches in this area before retiring in 1992. Jesse served his fellow man
faithfully and was known for his eagerness to help others. He was preceded in death by
both parents and two brothers Raymond and Leroy Phillips. Jesse is survived by his
loving wife of sixty one years, Mildred; four children Lillian Darlene Robison, Ozark;
Rebecca Eileen Freeman and Husband Joe, Springfield; Jesse L. Phillips, Jr. and wife
Karen, Bolivar; Jacquelyn Irene Copeland and husband Steve, Mansfield; one brother
Louis Phillips, Bruner; one sister Roberta Curtis, Dickson, Tenn.; eleven grandchildren;
twelve great-grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held
Monday, January 8, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev.
Tom Fortner officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery Visitation was from 3:00 to
5:00 PM. Sunday, January 7, 2001 in the funeral home.
Phillips, Jimmie C. 1951 - 11 Mar 2005 SN-L 16 Mar 2005
[Note: married 1972 Kenola]
Jimmie C. Phillips, 53, Lowell, Ind., passed away on Friday, March 11, 2005.
Jimmie was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Southlake Church of the
Nazarene. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 31 years, Kenola; son, Jimmy,
Willard, Mo.; daughter, Heather and husband, Andy, Phillips-Stack, Hobart, Ind.; two
grandchildren, Nick and Stephanie, of the home; father, Wallace and wife, Margaret,
Phillips, Holly Springs, Miss.; two brothers, Johnnie and wife, Rani, Phillips, Carthage,
Ill., and Wally and wife, Rhonda, Phillips, Brighton, Tenn.; and several nieces and
nephews. His mother, Dorothy, and nephew, Brock Phillips, preceded him in death. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2005, at 2 p.m. in the Nixa Church
of the Nazarene, Nixa, Mo., with visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Cremation
preceded. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Northwestern
Memorial Foundation, attn: Cancer Fund, 676 N. St. Claire St., Suite 2050, Chicago, IL
60611. Arrangements are by Sheets Funeral Home, 604 E. Commercial Ave., Lowell, IN
46356.
Phillips, Josie 18 Sep 1900 - 29 Nov 1973 OH 6 Dec 1973 p12
[Note: married Nicholas R. Phillips 8 Mar 1897 - 30 Jun 1971]

Chadwick - Mrs. Josie Phillips, 70, of Star Route, Chadwick, died last Thursday
in her home, She had been in ill health for one year. A former resident of Beaumont,
Tex. she was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are two step-sons, Raymond
Phillips of Norfolk, Va. and M. V. Phillips of Beaumont, Tex.; two stepdaughters, Mrs.
Mamair Fusella and Miss Verna Lee Phillips, both of Port Arthur, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs.
Lola Henderson of Crossett, Ark. and Mrs. Grace Fluett of Monroe, La.; 12 grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Adams of
Ozark.
Phillips, Julius H. 1 Mar 1900 - 21 Jan 1970
CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Andrew Jackson & Willmetta (Jones) Phillips]
Funeral services for Julis H. Phillips of Billings were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in
Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Phillips died in Aurora
Community Hospital Wednesday, Jan. 21, following a lingering illness. Survivors include
two brothers, Warren of Prescott, Ariz, and Jack of Glendale, Calif.; and one sister, Mrs.
Ellis Burrows of Santa Ana, Calif.
Phillips, Koenia F. (Arbaugh) 28 Aug 1946 - 12 Feb 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 (SIC)
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Gladys (Crowl) Arbaugh; married 4 Mar 1961 Bill
Phillips]
Koenia F. Phillips, 49, Hillsdale, died Monday, Feb. 12, 1996 at Genesis Medical
Center, West Campus, Davenport. Private graveside services are at Mount Maria
Cemetery, Hillsdale. Memorials may be made to the Hillsdale Fire Department. The
former Koenia Arbaugh was born Aug. 28, 1946, in Clovis, N.M., the daughter of
Benjamin and Gladys Crowl Arbaugh. She married Bill Phillips, March 4, 1961, in
Dogwood, Mo. She was the daughter-in-law of LeRoy and Fern Phillips, of Sparta. She
was a social worker for Project NOW in Rock Island County. She was the secretary and a
trustee for Canoe Creek Township. She enjoyed camping. Survivors include: her
husband, Bill Phillips; daughters and son-in-laws, Yolanda and Larry Stigner, Galesburg,
and Pamela and Harold Coers, Cordova; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Janette
Phillips, Clinton, Iowa; eight grandchildren; and her mother, Gladys Arbaugh, East
Moline.
Phillips Lee “Bee” 7 Jan 1908 - 22 Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: Son of Joseph R. “Joel” & Iva J. Phillips: married Phyllis Inez Sanders 16 Sep
1914 - 17 Feb 1987]
CLEVER - Lee “Bee” Phillips, 67, Clever, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in his
home after a short illness. He was a member of Wilson Creek Baptist Church. Surviving
are his wife, Phyllis, two daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Hampton, Route 1, Brookline, and Mrs.
Barbara Noe, Springfield; five brothers, Clell of Brookline, Ross of Route 2, Republic,
Oren of Nixa, Ernest of Clever, and Eugene of Route 2, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Theta
Arndt and Mrs. Doris Ghan, both of Clever and Mrs. Helen Freeman, Springfield; and six
grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Meadors Chapel with the Revs. Bill
McTeer and Gary Phillips officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery near Clever.

Phillips, Louis 9 Jan 1915 - 7 Jul 2002
Louis “Pop” Phillips, 87, Bruner, Mo., passed away at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7,
2002 in his home. He was born January 9, 1915 in Bruner, Mo., the son of Robert
Newton and Alta May (Johnson) Phillips. On March 17, 1937, he was united in marriage
to Pheba Alice (Lewis) Phillips, with whom he enjoyed 41 wonderful years of marriage
until her death in 1978. Louis was a lifelong resident of the Bruner area where he was
well known for his care and concern for others. He was affectionately known as the
“Mayor of Bruner” because of his dedicated service and helpful ways to the community.
Louis spent his life working on the farm raising dairy and beef cattle. In his spare time,
he enjoyed family gatherings, square dancing, and the company of his fellow senior
citizens. He was preceded in death by both of his parents; wife Pheba Phillips; son James
Albert Fulton; daughter June Joan Fulton; and three brothers, Ray Phillips, Leroy Phillips
and Rev. Jessie (Bea) Phillips. Louis is survived by a sister, Roberta Curtis, Dickson,
Tenn.; three grandchildren, David Dowdy, Bruner, Mo., Marilyn Johnson, Bruner, Mo.,
and Danny Dowdy, Buffalo, Mo.; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews;
and other relatives. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, July 10, 2002 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Elvis Denney officiating. Burial will follow in
Sparta Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, July 10, 2002.
Phillips, Mary Ann (Holland) Boyd 2 Aug 1871 - 26 Jun 1948 CCR 1 Jul 1948
[Note: Daughter of Jasper & Martha (Roller) Holland; married 31 Dec 1890 William
Riley Boyd 5 Apr 1850 - 22 Feb 1909; married Higdon Richard Jarrett “Joe” Phillips 12
Nov 1886 - 2 Sep 1962]
Mrs. Mary Ann Boyd Phillips, 76, died Sunday morning, June 27, at her home in
Ontario, Calif. She was born in Christian county, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Jasper Holland and lived here until 28 years ago when she moved to California. Survivors
include nine children, Edd and Weir Boyd, Mrs. Lydia McCaslin and Mrs. Jessie Pew of
California, Joe Boyd of St. Joseph, Mo., Mrs. Alice Thompson of Springfield, Mrs. Loyal
Bunch of Nixa, Mrs. Huber Chapman and Sam Boyd of Ozark; 25 grandchildren; 18
great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Lydia Stowe, Mrs. Lizzie Stowe, and Mrs. Fannie
Mooney of Springfield, and Mrs. Maggie Gray of Rogersville and one brother, Willie
Holland, also of Rogersville and four stepdaughters, Mrs. Eva Laughlin and Mrs. Goldia
Bray of Idaho, Mrs. Francis Logan of California and Mrs. Willie Wells of Rogersville.
Funeral services and burial were conducted Tuesday afternoon at Ontario.
Phillips, Myrtle V. (Patterson) 22 Jul 1892 - 1 Jan 1974 OH 10 Jan 1974 p6
[Note: Daughter of William Grant & Mary Alice (Leach) Patterson; married William
Hearvy Phillips 7 Nov 1890 - 22 Apr 1947]
Rogersville - Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle V. Phillips, 81, of Route 1,
Rogersville, were held Friday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Paul
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Springhill Cemetery south of Rogersville.
Phillips, Nicholos R. 8 Mar 1897 - 30 Jun 1971 CCR 8 Jul 1971 p4
[Note: married Josie 18 Sep 1900 - 29 Nov 1973]
Nicholos R. Phillips, 74, of Chadwick, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Skaggs
Hospital, Branson, following a short illness. He was a retired draftsman for construction

work and a veteran of World War I. Surviving are his wife, Josie; two sons, Raymond
Phillips of Norfolk, Va. and Merton Phillips of Port Arthur, Tex.; two daughters, Mrs.
Lamair Fuselia and Mrs. Velma Phillips, both of Port Arthur, Tex.; three brothers, Louis
of Albuquerque, N. M., Henry of Houston, Tex. and March, state of Texas. Funeral
services were at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Chadwick with the
Rev. Robert Van Kleek officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of
Adams of Ozark.
Phillips, Peggy Lou (Graham) 13 Aug 1939 - 21 Aug 2003 SN-L 23 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of William Roscoe & Ethel (Maples) Graham; married Herbert Lee
Phillips]
Peggy Lou Phillips, 64, Springfield, passed away at 5:09 a.m. Thursday, August
21, 2003 in Cox South. She was born August 13, 1939 in Belle, Missouri, the daughter of
William Roscoe and Ethel Maples Graham. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her
first husband, Foin Morrison, an infant son and three brothers. She is survived by her
husband, Herbert Lee Phillips of the home; two daughters, Kris Ann Hamilton, Ozark,
and Tracy Jo Russell and her husband, Cliff, Branson; a stepson, Edward Lee Phillips,
Fargo, North Dakota; two brothers, Mike and Ed Graham, both of Belle, Missouri; two
sisters, Wilma Jean Bogler, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and Doris Knott and her husband,
Johnny, Belle, Missouri; four grandchildren, LeKisha Ann Hamilton, Zion Lee Spurgeon,
Daniel Dean Hamilton and wife, Magen, and Foin Allen Morrison and wife, Brenda; two
great-grandchildren, Taylor Morrison and Elias Hamilton; a niece, Phyllis Swift and her
children, Scott, Christy, Jaime and Amanda; nieces and nephews, Greg Knott, Trina
Knott, and Toby Graham and Andi Graham; special adopted daughters, Cherice Sommer
and Sandi Hart; and numerous other nieces, nephews and loving friends. Memorial
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2003 in Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel. Burial will be at a later date in Liberty Cemetery, Belle, Missouri. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 4995, Springfield, MO 65808, or to the American Cancer Society,
3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Phillips, Ray H. 1913 - 20 Jan 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: married Inis]
Ray H. Phillips, 76, of Eaton Colorado died on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1990 in
Greeley, Colo., following a long illness. Formerly of Bruner, he had lived in Colorado
since 1956. Mr. Phillips was a farmer. He is survived by his wife, Inis; three sons, Robert,
of Bruner, Paul, of Eaton, Colo. and Norman, of Greeley, Colo.; a daughter, Dorothy
Griffine of Meadow, Texas; three brothers, Louis and LeRoy, both of Bruner, and Jessee,
of Mansfield; a sister, Roberta Curtis, of Dickson, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; and ten greatgrandchildren.
Phillips, Robert Newton
8 May 1890 - 30 Jan 1968 CCR 1 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Pleasant R.& Pernecia J. (Smith) Phillips; married Alta May Johnson 11
Aug 1892 - 25 Sep 1978]
Robert N. Phillips, 77, of Sparta, died Tuesday morning in his home after a short
illness. He is survived by his wife, Alta M.; four sons, Roy, Eaton, Colo,, Louis and

Leroy of Bruner and the Rev. Jesse Phillips, Seymour; one daughter, Mrs. Roberta
Andrews, Rogersville; one brother, Tom Phillips, Bruner; one sister, Mrs. Glessa
Newport, Springfield; 22 grandchildren; two step grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Phillips, Virgil, Jr. 15 Mar 1931 - 25 Nov 1998 CCH-N 2 Dec 1998
[Note: Son of Virgil & Vina (Evans) Phillips; married Georgia]
Virgil Phillips, Jr. age 67, of Sparta, died Wednesday, Nov. 25 in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born March 15, 1931 in Lebanon, Missouri. Mr. Phillips worked
as a carpenter and was a member of the RLDS Church. He was preceded in death by: his
mother, Vina Evans Phillips Elder, his father, Virgil Phillips, a precious granddaughter,
Gina Phillips, and three brothers: Hofford, Waborn, and Lonn Wendle Phillips. Survivors
include: his wife, Georgia Phillips; six children and their spouses, Eugene and Janet
Phillips, Blue Eye, Patty and Mike Walker, Oldfield, David Phillips, Bradleyville, Jim
and Robin Phillips, Oldfield, Kerry and Stanley Morgan, Sparta, and Lora Guerin,
Oldfield; nineteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother and four sisters; and
many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 27 in Cedar
Ridge Church, Long Lane, with Rev. Bally Johnson and Rev. Bob Bjorland officiating.
Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, Long Lane. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Phillips, Willmetta Jane (Jones) 16 Apr 1876 - 22 Nov 1952 CCR 4 Dec 1952 p8
[ m 22 Jul 1894 Andrew J. Phillips]
Mrs. Willmetta Jane Phillips, 76 a lifelong resident of the Billings community,
passed away Saturday evening Nov. 22 in the Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had
been a patient since Wednesday. A member of the Billings Baptist Church, Mrs. Phillips
is survived by three sons, Warren M. Phillips of Yuma, Ariz, Julius H. of the home and
Jack of Glendale, Calif.. a daughter, Mrs. Louise Burrow of Santa Anna, Calif; four
brothers, Arthur, Bud, Jess and Roy; a sister, Mrs. Viola Baucom of University City and
three grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Billings
Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Luther Nelson and Rev. Elsey. Burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home.
Phipps, Debra Sue 27 Jul 1952 - 26 Sep 1970 CCR 1 Oct 1970 p6
[Note: Daughter of Robert C. & Hazel (Schupbach) Phipps]
Debra Sue Phipps, 18, of Carthage, died early Saturday morning, Sept. 26, in a
two car crash on Hwy. 96, 8 miles west of Carthage. Also killed was Rockford Evans,
Route 4, Carthage, driver of the car in which Miss Phipps was riding. Occupants of the
other car, Jennie Lynn, 16, and Susan Elaine Overfelt, 15, of Webb City were brought to
Springfield Baptist Hospital in critical condition. Miss Phipps, a native of Christian
County, was a 1970 graduate of Jasper High School and was a freshman at Missouri
Southern College in Joplin. She was a member of Jasper Baptist Church. Survivors
include her father, Robert Phipps, St. Louis; her mother, Mrs. Hazel Phipps, a teacher in
the Carthage schools; two brothers, Dan Phipps of Highlandville and Don Phipps of
Laman; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Phipps of St. Louis; and her maternal

grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schupbach of Highlandville. Services were at 1 p. m.
Monday in the Jasper Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wilson H. Riddle officiating.
Graveside services were at 4:30 p.m. Monday in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane
under direction of Selvey Funeral Home of Jasper.
Phipps, Earnest David 9 Apr 1884 - 24 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Mar 1971 p8
[Note: Son of James F. & Olive Henrietta (Baird) Phipps]
David Phipps, 86, of Highlandville, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at
Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield. He was a farmer and resident of Highlandville
most of his life. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Rose Adams, Ozark and Diamia Shetley,
Springfield. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the
Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Phipps, Glessa A. (Davis) 4 Nov 1919 - 1 Aug 2001
Glessa A. Phipps, 81, Springfield, passed away at 9:50 a.m. August 1, 2001 in her
residence. Mrs. Phipps was a line worker at Lily Tulip. Glessa was born November 4,
1919 in Missouri, the daughter of Reuben Davis and Elsie Hazel (Taylor) Davis. She was
united in marriage to James Franklin Phipps who preceded her in death. She enjoyed
quilting and her life revolved around her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sisters, Lottie Matthewson, and Cecil
Davis; one brother, Glen Davis; and her granddaughter, Gayla Sue Phipps. She is
survived by her son Gary Phipps and his wife, Faith of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Margie
Moore of Springfield, Mo.; her brother, Lowell Davis and his wife, Marry of Omaha,
Neb.; her grandchildren, James L. Phipps and his wife, Darlene of Nixa, Mo., Steve
Phipps and his wife, Vickie of Ozark, Mo., and Janet Mcvey and her husband, Don of
Venice, Fla.; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
August 4, 2001 in the First Assembly of God in Highlandville, Mo. Burial will follow in
the Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Thieme Funeral Home. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Phipps, James “Frank” 28 June 1934 - 1 Mar 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
James (Frank) Phipps, 86, Springfield, passed away on March 1, 2001 in Greene
Haven Nursing Home, Springfield. He was born June 28, 1934 in Ponce de Leon, the son
of William and Nancy (Carver) Phipps. On Feb. 10, 1934 he married Glessa (Davis) in
Ponce de Leon. James was employed with the Springfield Public Schools Maintenance
Department, retiring after 25 years of loyal service. He loved his family, enjoyed
gardening and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church of Springfield. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clyde Phipps and a sister, Juanita Bilyeu.
Surviving are his wife, Glessa, of the home; a son, Reverend Gary Phipps and his wife,
Faith, Springfield; two sisters, Claris Glossip, Ozark, and Mary Jane Staats, Nixa; three
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were March 5 in Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in the
Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark.

Phipps, Myrtle Theodore 21 Mar 1878 - 23 Feb 1930
Myrtle Theodore Phipps died at his home near Highlandville Feb. 23, aged 51
years. Funeral services were held at the church at Highlandville, with burial in the
Highlandville cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin. (Christian County
Republican – 27 February 1930) Contributed by Bill Goss.
Phipps, Nancy A. (Carver) 7 Aug 1891 - 27 Mar 1968 CCR 4 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of A. J. Seigle & Jennie E. Carver; married William A. Phipps 4 Sep
1880 - 30 Dec 1955]
Mrs. Nancy A. Phipps, 75, Ponce de Leon, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday in
Springfield Baptist Church. A native of Sparta, Mrs. Phipps was a member of Spokane
Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Clyde, Ponce de Leon and Frank, Springfield;
three daughters, Mrs. Claris Glossip, Ponce de Leon, Juanita Bilyeu, Nixa and Mrs. Mary
J. Staats, Aurora, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Highlandville Baptist Church. The Revs. Bruce Maples and
Jim Drake officiated with burial in Highlandville Burial under the direction of Harris.
Phipps, Robert E. 24 Mar 1894 - Aug 1969 CCR 14 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James F. & Olive Henrietta (Baird) Phipps; married Minnie F. Harp 18 Jan
1896 - 24 Nov 1991]
Robert E. Phipps. 75, of Highlandville, died Tuesday afternoon in the Hill Haven
Convalescent Center in St. Louis. Mr. Phipps, a retired farmer, served 25 years as a
director in the REA in Branson and also served as a member of the KAMO Electric
Board. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Minnie F., St. Louis; two sons, Robert C., St. Louis and Dorrill, Marshall, Tex.; two
daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Morgan and Mrs. Betty McConnell, both of St. Louis; two
sisters, Mrs. Diane Shetley, Springfield, and Mrs. Rose Adams, Ozark; a brother, Dave,
Highlandville; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Burial will be in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Phipps, William Fenton 1880 - 30 Dec 1955 CCR 5 Jan 1956 p1
Funeral services for William Fenton Phipps, 75, who died December 30 at his
home near Ponce de Leon, Mo were held Sunday, January 1 at Highlandville Baptist
Church, with Rev. Worth Caughron and Rev. Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He had
been a member for 40 years of the Missionary Baptist Church at Ponce de Leon.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy Carver Phipps, two sons, Frank Phipps of
Springfield and Clyde Phipps of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Bilyeu, Jr. of
Springfield; Mrs. Ernest Glossip of Ponce de Leon and Mrs. Richard Staats of Denver,
Colo; two brothers, Dave Phipps and Robert E. Phipps of Highlandville; four sisters, Mrs.
E. A. Fox and Mrs. Bill George of Springfield; Mrs. J. H. Adams of Selmore and Mrs.
Diama Shetley of St. Louis; six grandchildren, one great grandchild; other relatives and a
host of friends.
Pickel, Gladys 23 Mar 1903 - Apr 1975 OH 17 Apr 1975 p11

ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Gladys Pickel, 71, Route 2, Rogersville,
were at 2 p.m. Friday in Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. E. W. Tatum officiating. Burial
was in Turner Cemetery. Mrs. Pickel died at noon Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield.
Pickering, Adolph W. 22 Jul 1910 - 6 Apr 1995 CCH-N 12 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of John & Gertrude Pickering; married 1939 Christine]
Adolph W. Pickering, 84, Springfield, died Thursday, April 6, 1995, in his home.
He was a longtime resident of the Springfield area and retired from Frisco Railroad in
1965. He was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 55
years, Christine; a daughter, Mary Martha and Jim Hagale; two brothers, Glen and Dan,
Springfield; six grandchildren, Michelle lhrig and her husband Nathan, Tyler, Texas,
Travis Condict and his wife Amber, Lebanon, Tyson, Trent, Jamie and Jennifer Hagale;
and one great-grandchild, Cole Ihrig. Services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Pickett, George Wilbur 17 Jul 1916 - 7 Jul 2004 SN-L 9 Jul 2004
[Note: married 22 Jan 1938 Dorothy Degraffenreid]
George Wilbur Pickett, 87, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 7,
2004, at St. John's Hospital. George was born July 17, 1916, in Brighton, Mo. He grew
up in the Morrisville area and graduated from Marion C. Early High School (Morrisville)
and attended Southwest Missouri State Teachers College (now SMSU) in Springfield.
George married Dorothy Degraffenreid on Jan. 22, 1938, and to this union were born two
daughters, Dorothy (Dottie) Sue and Sandra (Sandy) Marie. He was a member of Wesley
United Methodist Church. He was also a member of Gate of the Temple Lodge no. 422
AF and AM; Abou Ben Adhem Temple A.A.O.N.M.S.; International Associate Legion of
Honor; and Elks Lodge No. 409. George was employed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
His first assignment was as a hospital attendant guard with Public Health Service at the
U.S. Medical Center for Federal Prisoners. He served in the U.S. Army during World
War II. After the war, he returned to the U.S. Medical Center. In 1950, he was transferred
from the Public Health Service to the Department of Justice. From there, he advanced
through grade levels, serving in five states - Missouri, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Washington
and Illinois. He eventually served as warden at the U.S. Penitentiary in Marion, Ill., and
retired on Jan. 19, 1974, with 31 years of service. After retirement, George served for
several years as a real estate salesperson with Rex Plank Sr., Jim Payne and Ralph
Manley real estate companies. He also inspected (audited) state penitentiaries and county
jails for a short time until the inspections began to interfere with golf and winter trips to
Arizona. He was a longtime member of Twin Oaks Country Club, where he enjoyed
many years of golfing and entertaining friends and family. He loved the outdoors and
enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening, as well as spending time at his family farm in
Morrisville. He was also a big sports fan and a great supporter of the SMS Bears. George
was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, after more than 60 years of marriage. He is
survived by his daughters, Dottie "Susie" and husband Pat O'Connell of Ozark, and
Sandy and husband Pete Emberton of Springfield; three grandchildren, Brian O'Connell
and wife Ashli of Rogersville, Jennifer Van Dyke and husband Jeff of Ozark, and Amie
Turner and husband Micheal of Springfield; three great grandsons, Austin Micheal

Turner, Nik Van Dyke and Jacob Van Dyke; three great granddaughters, Abigail Hope
O'Connell, Allison Joy O'Connell and Ellie Faith Van Dyke; a sister-in-law, Loreta
Degraffenreid; a nephew, Joe Degraffenreid; three nieces, Martha Ann Herndon, Becky
Ray and Jane Bray, all of Springfield; a dear cousin, Frances Derossett; and many
friends. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home,
2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, Springfield, with Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Visitation
will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home and from 9 a.m. until the
hour of service Saturday in the chapel. Following cremation, burial will be at a later date
in Morrisville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United
Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65807, or to Abou Ben Adhem
Temple, 601 E. St. Louis St., Springfield, MO 65806.
Pickhardt, Lessie (Henry) Taylor 4 Aug 1910 - 18 Nov 2002 CCH-N 27 Nov 2002
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Rosie Henry; married first ? Taylor’ married second Philip
C. Pickhardt 12 Sep 1910 - 22 Mar 1990]
Lessie Pickhardt, 92, Ozark, died Nov. 18, 2002 in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. She was born Aug. 4, 1910 in Water Valley, Miss. the daughter of Walter
and Rosie Henry. Lessie moved from Winfield, Mo. two years ago to be near her son.
She had worked for Angelica Garment Factory in Winfield and previously Emerson
Electric in St. Louis. During World War II she had worked in the shipyards in Portland,
Ore. Lessie was an active member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her son,
Billie Rex "Bill" Taylor and his wife Norma, Ozark; four grandchildren, Rex Taylor,
Lucas, Texas, Dana Painter, Springfield, Jana Bowline, Ozark, and Carla Stephens,
Springfield; seven great-grandchildren, Laura and Amy Taylor, Brandon Painter, Lauren
and Callie Bowline, and Shane and Devin Stephens. Preceding her in death were her
husband, Phil Pickhardt; three brothers, Coy, Whitson, and Hulit Henry; her mother,
father, and stepmother, May. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 23, in Southside
Church of Christ building with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial was in Bethany
Cemetery, Winfield.
Pierce, Clifton Eugene “Gene” 31 Jan 1923 - 21 Jul 2003 SN-L 24 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Manferd & Ethel (Hall) Pierce; married 25 Jul 1944 Joella Chaffin]
Clifton Eugene "Gene" Pierce, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Monday, July 21,
2003 in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born January 31, 1923 in Bradleyville, the son
of Manferd and Ethel (Hall) Pierce. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World
War II. On July 25, 1944, he and Joella Chaffin were married. Gene owned and operated
Pierce Department Store in Forsyth and later in Ozark for a number of years. In Forsyth,
he was a member of the Lion's Club, Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Forsyth
Board of Education as member and president. He was a founding member of Forsyth
Church of Christ where he served as an elder. Following his move to Ozark, he also
served as an elder for Southside Church of Christ. He was active in the World Bible
School and was an evangelist both to Central and South America. He was an active Ozark
Rotary Club member, and was a board member and volunteer for Hospice of Southwest
Missouri. He was instrumental in establishing Pro Realty. Survivors include his wife,
Joella, presently residing in Ozark Riverview Residential Place; a daughter, Belinda
Moore and her husband, Ernie, Kailua, Hawaii; a son, C.E. "Pat" Pierce and his wife,

Wanda, Pacheco, California; Pop's and Jello's three grandchildren, Mike Moore,
Vancouver, British Columbia, Eric Moore and his wife, D'Aun, Las Flores, California,
and Niki Maxey and her husband David, Nixa; two great-grandchildren, Katelynn Maxey
and Autumn Moore; and an uncle, Bert Hall and his wife, Esther, Forsyth. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 25 at Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. Burial
will follow at Hopedale Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fairhaven Children's Home or Community Hospices of
America.
Springfield News-Leader, July 24, 2003 AND
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Pierce, Coleman 17 Mar 1910 - 25 Sep 1979 OH 4 Oct 1979 p2
Services for Coleman W. Piece, 69, Protem, bother of Mrs. May Coker,
Highlandville, were held last Thursday in the Protem Union Church with the Rev. C. M.
Shockley officiated. Burial was in Protem City Cemetery. Mr. Pierce died Sept. 25 in the
Skaggs Memorial Hospital in Branson after a short illness.
Pierce, Earl L. 18 Aug 1895 - 19 Dec 1964
CCR 31 Dec 1964 p1
E. L. Pierce, 69, of Batesville, Ark. died in a hospital there early Saturday
morning, Dec, 19. Born in Yellville, Ark., Mr. Pierce had worked 38 years for the
Missouri Pacific railway. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks and the First Presbyterian Church of
Batesville. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Helen V. McConnell of the home;
a son, Stephen of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Carole Ann Johnson, West Corvina, Calif;
three brothers, Walter and Clell, both of Yellville and Howard of Bergman, Ark.; three
sisters, Mrs. Auda Osburn, Cassville, Ark., Mrs. Versel James, Sand Springs, Okla and
Mrs. Pearl Johnson, Mountain Home, Ark. and a grandson. Funeral services were at 10
a.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church in Batesville with Dr. James Gregory
officiating. Graveside services were in Payne Cemetery at Nixa, Mo at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
Arrangements were under direction of Couch of Batesville.
Pierce, Golden Oliver "G. O." 4 Mar 1930 - 2 Dec 2001 CCH-N 12 Dec 2001
[Note: Son of Leafton & Leta (Norman) Pierce; married Mary]
Golden Oliver "G.O." Pierce, age 71, formerly of Ozark, passed away Dec. 2,
2001, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born March 4, 1930, in Alton,
the son of Leafton and Leta (Norman) Pierce. He served his country in the U.S. Army.
Pierce worked as a salesman until retirement. Survivors include: a son, David Pierce and
his wife Joan, Harrisonville; his wife, Mary; four grandchildren, Jason, Jill, Ann and
David; Mary's children, Lorie, Larry, Becky, and Charlotte; and Mary's grandchildren,
John, Carrie, Amy, Aaron and Jessica. Graveside funeral services were Dec. 6 in Cave
Spring Cemetery, Alton, with Rev. Barry Pfister officiating.
Pierce, Jeanie (Burks) 14 Aug 1953 - 17 Apr 2004
CCH-N 21 Apr 2004 & SN-L
20 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd & Pauline (Cornelison) Burks; married Jimmy Pierce]

Jeanie (Burks) Pierce, 50, died Saturday in her home in Mansfield. She was born
in Ozark on August 14, 1953 to Lloyd and Pauline (Cornelison) Burks. She attended
Fordland and Ozark schools and had worked at Fasco Industries for 20 years. She is
survived by her husband, Jimmy; a son, Franklin Shipman, Jr., of Mansfield; daughters
Tonya Johns, Nixa, and Kimberly Spell, Taft, Calif.; six grandchildren; sisters Linda
Moore, Sparta, Sue Davis, Marshfield, and Joyce White, Kirkland, Ariz. Funeral services
are 2 p.m. today in Holman-Howe Chapel, Mansfield, with burial in Temple Hill
Cemetery near Fordland. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Pierce, Jennie (Glenn) April 1885 - 1 May 1961 CCR 4 May 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Helen M. (Ball) Glenn]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Pierce, formerly of Springfield and Nixa, who
died at 8:15 p.m. Monday in a Nevada hospital were at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Harris
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery in Springfield.
Pierce, John William 1867 - 11 Jan 1951 CCR 18 Jan 1951
[Note: Son of Web & ? (?) Pierce]
John William Pierce, 83, passed away Thursday, January 11, at a Springfield
hospital, following a brief illness. Mr. Pierce, a retired tobacco salesman, formerly of
Marionville, had made his home for the past six years in a Springfield rest home.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Madeline Lachmund of Springfield and Mrs.
Isabell Hilton of Crane; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs.
Bedford Russell of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in
Marionville at the Bradford-Surridge Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Howard E. Hines.
Burial was in the Odd Fellows cemetery in Marionville.
Pierce, Lola Ethel (Hall) 18 Jun 1901 - 31 Mar 1993 OH 7 Apr 1993
[Note: Daughter of Harrison & Minnie (Bray) Hall; married Manferd Pierce]
Lola Ethel Pierce, 91, Ozark, died Wednesday, March 31, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born June 18, 1901 at Hercules, the daughter of Harrison and
Minnie Bray Hall. She had lived in Forsyth before moving to Ozark 20 years ago. She
was a member of Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Manferd Pierce in 1970. Survivors include a son, C.E. “Gene” Pierce and his
wife, Joella, Ozark; two grandchildren, Belinda Moore and her husband, Ernie,
Queensbury, NY, and C.E. “Pat” Pierce, Pacheco, Calif.; three great-grandchildren, Mike
More, Abilene, Texas, Eric Moore and his D’Aun, Laguna Hills, Calif., and Niki Moore,
Queensbury, NY; a brother, Bert Hall and his wife Ester, Forsyth; a sister, Lorene Casey
and her husband, Clint, Coos Bay, Ore.; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Hall, Forsyth; nieces,
nephews; other relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, April 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Ozark Memorial
Park Cemetery, Branson. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri or Fairhaven Children’s Home.
Pierce, Mable Eliza (Walker) 12 Feb 1920 -12 Jul 1996 CCH-N 17 Jul 1996

Mable Eliza Pierce, 76, Chadwick, died Friday, July 12, 1996 in Columbia South
Hospital, Springfield. She was born February 12, 1920 in Chadwick and was the daughter
of William David Harrison Walker and Mae Eliza Alcorn Walker who preceded her in
death. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Louise Morgan. Mrs. Pierce
was a homemaker and loved going to church and listening to gospel music. She and her
husband, Medora Pete Pierce have recently been residents of Ozark and Nursing and Care
Center, Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Pete; three brothers, Earl Walker, Ava,
Lloyd Walker, Sparta, and Johnny Walker, Ponce de Leon; and a sister, Hazel Moody,
Chadwick. Funeral services were Monday, July 16, 1996 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery.
Pierce, Nancy May (Johnson) 12 Sep 1875 - 30 Dec 1962
[Note: 1900 census says born in Kansas; married 17 Dec 1893, as second wife of
Richard M. Pierce 15 Sep 1875 - 2 Jul 1920; there were two Nancy Johnson‘s born 1875
on 1880 Christian County census - daughter of James & Sarah Johnson in Linden Twp
and daughter of Joseph & Elizabeth (Hart) Johnson in Benton Twp - both say born in
MO]
Mrs. May Pierce, 87, died Sunday night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ozie
Blunker, Forsyth, where she made her home. Services will be at 1:30 p.m: Tuesday at the
Nazarene Church in Bradleyville. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery under direction of
Forsyth Funeral Home. Survivors include two other daughters, Mrs. Ettie Combs,
Bradleyville, and Mrs. Argie Manley, Forsyth; three sons, Oakley Pierce, Bradleyville,
M.T., Forsyth, and B.A., Kissee Mills; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 11
great-great-grandchildren.
Pierce, Ray M. 1896 - 4 Aug 1950 CCR 10 Aug 1950
[Note: Son of James W. Pierce; married Frances Comstock]
Ray M. Pierce, 54, of 1608 Admiral, Kansas City, died Friday, August 4, at St.
Mary’s Hospital in Kansas City where he had been a patient since July 16. Mr. Pierce, a
nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Bedford Russell, spent his youth in Ozark until he married
Frances Comstock and entered service in the first world war. He was born in Springfield.
After the first world war he and Mrs. Pierce made their home in Springfield until about
12 years ago when they moved to Kansas City. Mr. Pierce was a switchman for the
Kansas City Southern railroad. He was a member of the board of deacons and was the
visitation minister for the First Congregational Church. As active Mason, Mr. Pierce was
a member of the Ararat Shrine, the Shekinah council, the Oriental Commandery lodge
and a junior past-master of the Rural lodge. He also was a member of the Harmony
chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Frances L. Pierce of
the home; a daughter, Mrs. Jack Pogue, Phoenix, Ariz.; a son, James R. Pierce, 111 N.
Gladstone; his father, James W. Pierce, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline
Lachmund, Springfield, and Mrs. Isabel Hilton, Crane Mo., and an aunt, Mrs. Telia
Russell, Ozark, Mo. Services were held at 2 o’clock Monday at the First Congregational
Church. Burial was Tuesday in Ozark Prairie cemetery at Mt. Vernon.
Pierce, Vera Fay 16 Mar 1912 - 16 Nov 2006 SN-L 18 Nov 2006 & SN-L 19 Nov 2006

Vera Fay Pierce, 94 of Cabool, Missouri, passed away Thursday, Nov. 16, 2006,
at the Kabul Nursing Home. She was born on March 16, 1912. Vera is survived by her
daughters, Suzanne Clark of Cabool, Mo., Kathy Hackman Olden of Nixa, Mo., and
Carolyn Frame of Hollensburg, Ohio; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends may visit with the family from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 2006, at the Cabool
Senior Center. Graveside services will be on Nov. 27, 2006, in Richmond, Ind. In lieu of
flowers, the family has requested donations be given to: Cabool Senior Center, Hopedale
Baptist Church in Ozark, Mo., and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Willow Springs, Mo.
Cremation was under the direction of Elliott-Gentry-Carder Funeral Home of Cabool,
Mo.
Piercy, Adela B. (Skalicky) 4 Dec 1913 - 11 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
Adela B. Piercy; 74, of Billings, died April 11 in Clay West Nursing Home, St.
Charles, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Piercy were held Monday in St. Joseph's
Catholic Church, Billings, with Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Billings. A longtime resident of the
Billings community, Mrs. Piercy was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St.
Joseph's Altar Society. She was a homemaker, having previously worked as a cook. Her
survivors include a daughter, Alta Coker, St. Charles; two brothers, Albert Skalicky,
Bolivar, and Joseph Skalicky, Spokane, Washington; a sister, Rose Washburn, Miami,
Oklahoma; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association.
Pierson, Delma Ray, Jr.
24 Jan 1948 - 13 Sep 2003 SN-L 19 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Delma Ray & Florence Margaret (Moore) Pierson; married Debby]
Ray Pierson was born near Cabool, Mo., on January 24, 1948. He died in his
home in Springfield on September 13, 2003. He was preceded in death by his parents,
Delma Ray and Florence Margaret Moore Pierson. Ray graduated from Cabool High
School and attended the University of Missouri. He also graduated from Rankin
Technical Institute in St. Louis. He was employed at Harry Cooper Supply Company for
34 years. Ray was a member of National Avenue Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge and
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. He is survived by his loving wife, Debby Pierson and a son
Ben Pierson; two sisters, Joanna Wheeler and Sue McMillian; and a brother Brad
Pierson. Services are 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with Roger Ray officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery.
Visitation is today from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield. Ray was
a loving husband, father and brother. He also leaved many friends to mourn his passing.
He will be missed, but never forgotten. Springfield News-Leader, September 18, 2003.
Pierson, Joseph B. 5 Jan 1885 - 26 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
J. B. Pierson Dies: Noted Editor and Industrialist.
Joseph B. Pierson, Route 2, Ozark, a retired newspaperman who was the publisher
of the Army edition of the Chicago Tribune in Paris in 1917, died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient 44 days. Mr. Pierson, 82, had
been a reporter, editor and published for numerous newspapers and had served as
president for several large manufacturing firms. He had resided near Ozark since retiring

to Missouri in 1950. Mr. Pierson retired from executive positions with major
manufacturing and publishing companies at least three times before his final retirement in
January, 1963, on his 78th birthday. At that time, he was chairman of the board and chief
executive of Cherokee Laboratories, Inc., Tulsa, Longview and Lufkin, Texas, and four
affiliated companies. He joined the Chicago Tribune in 1912 and was on the staff of the
home edition when he was transferred to Paris to establish the Army edition. He was
associated with the newspaper for 25 years. A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University in
1905, Mr. Pierson was prominent in the national social fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon,
being the first initiate in 1902. He is credited with originating the name of the fraternity
previously called Knights of Classic Lore. Pierson began his newspaper career on the
staff of a small grocers’ market paper - a weekly publication. From it, he turned to the
establishment of the Eastland County Bulletin at Eastland, Texas and quickly absorbed
the only competitor, The Chronicle. Pierson then began his long climb in the newspaper
business, advancing from one newspaper to another until he eventually “found his place”
with the Tribune Newspapers on which he served include the Cisco Round Up, Cisco,
Texas; Portland Oregonian; Seattle Times; the Butte Miner; Crookston Journal,
Crookston, Minn.; the Winnipeg Free Press; St. Paul Pioneer Press and Toronto Globe.
After five years on the Chicago Tribune, when he also served as the Chicago
correspondent for the New York World, Pierson was named by Col. Robert K.
McCormick, publisher of the Tribune, to go to Europe to establish the only newspaper up
to that time for the American Army which was pouring troops into France by the
thousands. The paper was to be established so that American soldiers might get “the
American point of view.” Founding a newspaper was a monumental task during wartime.
Pierson bucked paper shortages, labor shortages, and censorship to establish the paper
“with a few lead pencils and a Tribune bankroll.” Using an interpreter, he started the
paper with 1,000 copies, printed in a dingy print shop he had purchased. By Armistice
Day, Mr. Pierson and his small staff were getting out 100,000 copies. The Tribune spent
$100,000 on the paper before it began to pay its own way. In January 1919, two months
after the armistice, the paper turned over its profits of more than $21,000 to the army for
soldier welfare purposes. In 1922, Pierson set up the first amateur radio receiving station
at Halifax, Nova Scotia, later becoming the head of Press Wireless, which made the first
radio press communication across the seas. All news media had access to the service. In
1944, Pierson resigned from Press Wireless to become vice president and director of
Raytheon Manufacturing Company of Waltham and Boston, Mass. In 1948, he became
managing partner in three family-owned distributing companies in California. In the late
1930’s, Mr. Pierson acquired 4,000 acres in Douglas County. He did extensive building,
all from native stone and wood. One building, because of its architecture, became known
as :the castle”. In 1950, when his plans for development failed to materialize, he made a
gift of the ranch to the Trappist Monks, thus establishing a new way of life in this part of
the Ozarks and preserving for posterity his original ideas that what he had built would not
be changed. Another colorful picture had been added to Mr. Pierson’s career. Mr. Pierson
was a native of Watseka, Ill.; a Mason, and member of the Overland Press Club. He was
well-known by prominent leaders of several countries. Surviving are his wife, Ruby;
three sons, Frank, Glenview, Ill., Tom, Chicago, and Homer, Staten Isle, N.Y.; three
daughters, Mrs. Robert Denney, Longview, Texas and Mrs. Catherine E. Golden and
Mrs. Mary Garrick, both of Tulsa; 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. today in Chapel of the Ozark with Rev. Dale Powell
officiating. Burial will be in Watseka, Ill.
Pigg. Anna Elizabeth (Morrisset) 16 Sep 1876 - 23 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Ellen (Simmons) Morrisett; married 1895 William Nelson
Pigg 13 Jan 1871 - 27 Jan 1940]
Anna Elizabeth Morisset Pigg was born September 16, 1876, near Sparta, Mo., an
departed this life October 23, at the age of 72 years, one month and six days. Death
resulted from a heart attack, following a two week siege of pneumonia. She was a
longtime resident of the Highlandville community. She was converted while a young girl
and united with the Baptist church and lived a faithful life until death. In 1895 she was
married to William Nelson Pigg, who preceded her in death nine years ago. Eight
children were born to this union, all of whom survive. They are Rev. Oscar Pigg of Tulsa,
Okla., Preston Pigg of Bolivar, Leo Pigg, Mrs. Lorene Arnold and Mrs. Louise Noel of
Springfield, Mrs. Pearl War of Highlandville, Mrs. Lucile Riddle of Buena Park, Calif.,
and Mrs. Mary Carlin of Monett, Mo. Other survivors include one brother, Dillard
Morisett of Springfield, one sister, Mrs. Maude Miller of Chico, Calif., 17 grandchildren,
19 great-grandchildren and a host of friends. Funeral services were held October 26, at
Highlandville Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Albert Hanks with burial in
Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Pigg, Howard 1907 - 30 Jul 1965 CCR 5 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel G. & Millie J. (Sasser) Pigg]
Word has been received here of the death Friday in New Town, N. D. of Howard
Pigg, 58, a former Highlandville resident, Mr. Pigg moved from Highlandville several
years ago. Survivors include his wife, Ann; a daughter and son, both of the home; three
brothers, Carl, 853 South Newton, Rex, Route 7 and Jess, Amory, Miss.; three sisters,
Mrs. Ruth Mealin, Buena Park, Calif..; Mrs. Delia Lohman, Wichita and Mrs. Velma
Adams, Luther, Okla. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Pigg, Oscar, Rev. 11 Apr 1896 - 11 Feb 1970 CCR 12 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Son of William & Elizabeth (Morrisett) Pigg; married Edna D. 10 Jun 1903 - 14
Jun 1994]
Funeral services for Rev. Oscar Pigg, 73, Tulsa, will be at 3 p.m. Friday in the
Baptist Church in Highlandville with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial will be
in Highlandville Cemetery with a Tulsa funeral home in charge. Mr. Pigg died at 3 a.m.
Wednesday in the Hillcrest Memorial Hospital, Tulsa, after an illness of several months.
A native of Highlandville, he moved to Springfield when he was active in the Greene
County Baptist Association and ministry for several years. He then moved to Tulsa where
he organized the Calvary Baptist Church and served as pastor for 10 years. A veteran of
World War I, Mr. Pigg is survived by his wife, Edna; four sisters, Mrs. Woodson Ware
and Mrs. Amos Nelson, both of Highlandville, Mrs. Louise Noel, Springfield; and Mrs.
Mary Carlin, Monett; and two brothers, Preston, Springfield and Leo, Springfield.
Pigg, Preston William 5 Aug 1907 - 4 Nov 1972 CCR 9 Nov 1972 p1

[Note: Son of William & Elizabeth (Morrisett) Pigg; married 8 Sep 1934 Lorena M.
Flood; married Minnie G. 21 Jul 1905 - 27 Nov 1978]
Preston W. Pigg, 65, Springfield, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at the Missouri State
Chest Hospital at Mt. Vernon where he had been a patient for four weeks. A life long
resident of the Springfield area, Mr. Pigg was a member of the Baptist Church. He was
owner and operator of Pigg’s Cafe on West College until his retirement about three years
ago. Survivors are his wife, Minnie; a daughter, Mrs. Sondra Melton, Norfolk, Va.; a
step-son, Richard Cook, North Little Rock, Ark.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Barker,
Miami, Fla.; a brother, Leo Pigg, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Amos Nelson and Mrs.
Woodson Ware, both of Highlandville, Mrs. Louise Noel and Mrs. John Donnini, both of
Monett; eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Monday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial
was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Pigg, Rachel (Snider) 31 Oct 1915 - 19 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Mary (James) Snider; married 8 Sep 1934 Leo C. Pigg 23
Feb 1909 - 5 Nov 1985]
Rachel Pigg. 84, of Rogersville passed away at 1:27 A.M., Wednesday, April 19,
2000 at her home. Rachel was born on October 31, 1915 in Sparta to Joseph and Mary
James Snider. She was married to Leo C. Pigg on September 8, 1934, and he preceded
her in death on November 5, 1985. She was a housewife and member of the Center Point
Church of Christ. She enjoyed gardening, Fishing, antique collecting and wood carving.
Rachel is survived by her three children and their spouses, son Byron and Betty Pigg of
Rogersville, daughters Donna and Dallas Howard of Seymour; Barbara and John
Swartley of Rogersville, one brother Wayne Snider and wife Evelyn of Springfield,
sister, Belle Scott of Mt. Vernon, eight grandchildren Royce Howard, Ryan Howard,
Randall Howard, Retha Howard, John Swartley, Jr., Jason Swartley, Jeff Pigg, Stacy
Martin, ten great-grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Rachel was also
preceded in death by four brothers, Newt, Frances, Paul and Chester, and two sisters Neal
Whitmore, and Dona Humble. Services was held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 22, 2000 in
the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville with burial in the Highlandville Cemetery,
Highlandville. Visitation was held from 7-8:30 PM. Friday in the funeral home.
Memorials any be made to the Rogersville Area Senior Center, Rogersville.
Pike, Edward Newton 13 Mar 1927 - 12 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Edward Newton Pike, age 73, of Ozark, passed away on Tuesday, December 12,
2000. Mr. Pike was born on March 13, 1927 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to William Harold
and Ruth Marie Bell-Pike. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II,
and had worked as a gardener in California for many years. His parents, and a son,
Eugene Harold Pike, preceded him in death. Survivors include six children; Edward Pike
and Barbara Krause of Ozark, Edwin Pike of Lancaster, California, William Pike and
Yvonne Garcia, both of Palm Dale, California, Warren Moss of Stewart, Oklahoma;
twenty-two grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held on
Thursday, December 14, 2000 at Ozark Full Gospel Church. The Reverend James Eakins
officiated, as burial took place at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Adams
Funeral Home in Ozark handled the arrangements.

Piland Claude B. 17 Feb 1918 - 5 Sep 2004 SN-L 8 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Marcus & Della (Bradley) Piland; married 24 Jun 1945 Shirley Carter who
d 1998]
Claude B. Piland, a long- time Ozark native, entered into his final rest on
September 5, 2004, at Christian Healthcare, Republic, Missouri. Claude was the son and
second child of Marcus and Della (Bradley) Piland, born on February 17, 1918. He had
an older sister, Marie Maxwell of Kansas City, Missouri, who predeceased him. Claude
was married on June 24, 1945, to Shirley Carter of Caulfield, Mo., with whom he enjoyed
53 years of marriage before her death in 1998. In 1956, they had their only child,
daughter, Marilyn. Claude was a farmer, handling mainly polled Hereford cattle. He was
also a heavy equipment owner and operator and turned much of western Ozark County
into productive farm land. Claude is survived by his daughter, Marilyn Schexsnayder, her
husband, Del, and two grandsons, Jack and Nick. Services are Thursday September 9 at 2
p.m. at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava, Missouri. Visitation will be for one hour
before the service. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be sent to the Mt.
Lebanon General Baptist Church in care of Jean Griffith, HCR 2, Box 74, Wasola, MO
65773.
Published 09/08/04
Pilant, Laura Jeanne (Shockley) 1916 - 3 Jul 1970 CCR 9 Jul 1970 p3
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Jeanne Pilant, 54, Monett, were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in the Mercer-Moss-York Chapel in Monett with the Rev. Gary Boatwright
officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery, A memorial fund has been established in
her name at the First Presbyterian Church of Monett. Mrs. Pilant, a native of Ozark, died
at 3:15 p.m. Friday in her home. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Beta
Sigma Phi sorority and the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband,
Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Paul J. Camp, Monett and Miss Jane Elizabeth Pilant, St.
Louis; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shockley, Sr., Monett; two brothers, Joseph H.
Shockley, Jr., Clovina, Calif. and Col. James M. Shockley, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and
one grandchild.
Pile, Berta Mae (Hartley) 18 May 1882 - 6 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p1
[Note: married John M. Pile 21 May 1886 - 7 Aug 1938]
Berta Mae Pile Dies At Age 93
Mrs. Berta M. Pile, 93, a longtime co-publisher of the Christian County
Republican, died at 3 p.m. last Wednesday in the Northside Nursing Home, Springfield
after an illness of several months. Mrs. Pile and her husband, the late John M. Pile, began
publishing the newspaper after moving to Ozark from Wellington, Kan, in 1926. After
the death of her husband in 1938, Mrs. Pile continued as co-published along with her son,
John L. Pile. She became a reporter for the paper in 1953. When the paper changed
ownership and became the Ozark Headliner, Mrs. Pile continued on as a reporter. She
retired from the newspaper business last fall. Her last column “Local Happenings” was
published September 12. 1974. She was hospitalized the following week and later
transferred to the nursing home where she died. Along with relatives, Mrs. Pile leaves
behind a long list of friends and acquaintances which she had acquired over the years.
She was a member of the First Christian Church here. Survivors include her son, John L.

Pile, Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Tilli Bertl, Rogersville; two grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, August 9 at Harris Chapel,
Ozark. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery, under direction of Harris Funeral Home.
AND
Pile, Berta Mae (Hartley) 18 May 1882 - 6 Aug 1975 CCR 18 May 1972
[Note: married John M. Pile 21 May 1886 - 7 Aug 1938]
She’s 90!
Perhaps the nation’s oldest working newspaperwoman is 90 today! Mrs. Berta
Mae Pile - who each week fills several column of the Republican with “personal” items
about Ozark families and their comings and goings - was born May 18, 1882. She writes
thousands of words of copy each week in longhand with a lead pencil - and her
handwriting is so clear and legible that typesetters prefer it to typewritten copy. The
editor suggested a picture to of along with this little recognition of her milestone, She
said, “NO!”
Pile, Roberta Esther (Templeton) 10 Jul 1913 - 9 Sep 2006 SN-L 17 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Hiram W. & Hattie Templeton; married 1935 John L. Pile]
Roberta Esther (Templeton) Pile, formerly of Ozark, died September 9, 2006, of
natural causes. Born July 10, 1913, she spent her childhood in Fordland before moving to
Ozark. She married John L. Pile in 1935, and they owned and operated The Christian
County Republican newspaper and the Ozark Printing Co. until 1980. In 1981 they
moved to Tempe, Ariz., where John died in 1983. Survivors include: daughters, Rebecca
Pickett, Cornelius, Ore., and Connie Naylor, Tempe, Ariz; grandchildren, Jonathan
Pickett of Ithaca, N.Y., Allyson Yetter of Tempe, Ariz., and Sara Pickett, Keizer, Ore.;
great-grandchildren, Luke Frishkoff of Eugene, Ore., Ariel Pickett of Ithaca, N.Y., and
Chase Yetter, Tempe, Ariz.; and nephew, James L. Vandeventer of Springfield. She was
preceded in death also by her sister, Yvonne Vandeventer, and brother, Jay R Templeton.
Interment will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, with a memorial service at a later
date. Remembrances may be made to Finley River Community Foundation, PO Box
1176, Ozark, MO 65721.
Pilkinton, Harry Ollie 9 Mar 1909 - 18 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: married Roxie Ruth; married Nora]
Harry Ollie Pilkinton, 80, of Marshfield, died at 1:05 p.m. June 18 at Cox Medical
Center North, Springfield. Services for Mr. Pilkinton were held at 1:30 p.m. June 21 at
Arthur's Colonial Chapel. The Rev, Hubert Swearengin officiated. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Pilkinton was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by
his first wife, Roxie Ruth. Surviving are his wife, Nova; three sons, James, Fair Grove,
and Junior and Wayne, both of Springfield; a stepson, Larry Strong, Marshfield; nine
daughters, Evelyn Deckard and Lucille Braden, both of Rogersville, Ruby Rowden, Clara
Jenkins and Peggy LaFollette, all of Fair Grove, Roberta Cobel, of the state of Florida,
Betty Rowden, Strafford, Mary Irvine. Springfield, and Janice Sartin, Marshfield; two
brothers, George, Miami, Oklahoma, and Charlie, Springfield; six sisters, Pearl Garrett,
Allie Smith, Isabel Smith and Lois Henderson, all of Springfield, Ruth Filbeck,
Rogersville, and Lola Bohannon, Cotter, Arkansas; 25 grandchildren, and 23 greatgrandchildren.

Pillion, Julia Elizabeth (Sensabaugh) Dees 11 Apr 1904 - 23 May 1991 NN-E 30 May
1991
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Martha Sensabaugh; married first George S. Dees Sr. and
second Floyd H. Pillion, Sr.]
Julia Elizabeth Pillion, 87, Nixa, formerly of Millville, Ohio, died Thursday, May
23, 1991, in her home. She was born in Tennessee April 11, 1904, to John E. and Martha
Sensabaugh. She was the widow of George S. Dees Sr. and Floyd H. Pillion Sr. She was
a retired Ross Township employee, retiring in 1974, and was a member of Rolling Hills
Baptist Church, Farfield, Ohio. Survivors include nine children, Ethel Dees Richardson,
Nixa, John PA. Dees, Albertville, Ala., Margaret Dees Helton, Calvin, Ky., Floyd H.
Pillion Jr., Oxford, Ohio, Ruth Pillion Kilpatrick, St. Pete Beach, Fla., Lula Pillion Cress,
Loveland, Ohio, Richard Pillion, Phoenix, Ariz., Dale Jimmy Pillion, St. Petersburg, Fla.,
and Robert J. Pillion, Seminola, Fla.; 21 grandchildren; and two brothers, T.R.
Sensabaugh, Hamilton, Va., and W.W. Sensabaugh, Louisville, Ky. Services were
Tuesday in Charles Young Funeral Home, Ross, Ohio.
Pinkley, William Harold 5 Dec 1933 - Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Amos & ? (?) Pinkley]
BLUE EYE - Services for William Harold Pinkley, 43, Blue Eye, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at the Old Elm Tree church in Lampe with burial in the Blue Eye Cemetery
under the direction of the Nelson Funeral Home of Berryville, Ark. Mr. Pinkley died at
his home Saturday night after a long illness. He was a member of the Old Elm Tree
Church and served as secretary-treasurer of the church until 1976. Surviving are his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Pinkley, Blue Eye; four brothers, Farrell of Clever, Darrell
of Rogersville, Bill of Blue Eye and David of Berryville, Ark.; and two sisters, Mrs.
Virginia Ledbetter, Branson and Mrs. Exilee Hann, Nixa.
Pippin, Clad (Philpott) 10 Dec 1912 - 14 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of John & Ethel (Silvey) Philpott; married 19 Sep 1942 Dewey
“Dewayne” Pippin]
Clad Philpott Pippin, 79, Springfield, died Thursday, May 14 in St. John's
Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born Dec. 10, 1912, near Dogwood in
Douglas County, the daughter of John and Ethel Silvey Philpott. She was married to
Dewey “Dewayne” Pippin on September 19, 1942. She was a devout Christian, and
enjoyed doing for others. She was a member of South National Church of Christ in
Springfield. Survivors include her husband; a brother, Lawrence Philpott, and his wife,
Marian, Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Louisa Mackey, Marshfield, and Doyne Burman,
and her husband, Bob, Springfield; seven nephews; nine nieces; great- and great-great
nephews and nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Sunday,
May 17, at Adams Funeral Home, with John Alley officiating. Burial was in Dogwood
Cemetery, Douglas County.
Pippin, Hazel E. (Johns) 23 Jun 1900 - 28 Nov 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: Daughter of John Leroy "Salt" & Bertha Odessa (Douglas) Johns; married W. Roy
Pippin 14 Dec 1897 - 23 Nov 1979]

Hazel Pippin, 81. Springfield, died Oct. 28 in her home after a long illness. Mrs.
Pippin was a Sparta resident most of her life, having moved to Springfield in 1973: With
her late husband, Roy, she operated the general store at Pippinville for several years. She
was a member of Mount Zion Baptist church. Survivors include two sons, Dewayne and
Dwight both of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Alvenia Moore, Battle Creek, Mich.,
and Mrs. Juanita Hicks, Rogersville; two brothers, Dewey Johns, Springfield, and Roy
Johns, Sparta; four sisters, Mrs. Ruth St. John, Mrs. Lela Robison and Mrs. Lula Ladd, all
of Sparta, and Mrs. Cleo Cowan, Upland, Calif.; eight grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Oct. 31 in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Junior
Swadley officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Pippin, W. Roy 14 Dec 1897 - 23 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Pippin; married 22 Nov 1919 Hazel E. Johns 23 Jun 1900 - 28 Nov
1981]
Services for Roy Pippin, 81, of 667 S, Fairway, were held Sunday in Harris
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev, Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Mr. Pippin was dead on arrival Friday at St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long
illness. A native of eastern Christian County, Mr. Pippin operated a general store and was
an electrician in the Pippinville community northwest of Sparta. He had lived in
Springfield since 1973 and was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Hazel; two sons, Dewey Dewayne and Johnny Dwight, both of Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Alvenia Moore, Battle Creek, Mich. and Juanita Smith, Rogersville; a
half-brother, Kirby Maggard, Huntsville, Ark.; eight grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
AND
Pippin, W. Roy 14 Dec 1897 - 23 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 pB9
We would like to thank everyone for the prayers, food & Flowers in the loss of
our loved one, The Roy Pippin Family.
Pirtle, Tom 18 Aug 1912 - Sep 1976 OH 30 Sep 1976 p13
FORDLAND - Services for Tom Pirtle, 64, Fordland, were 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Marsh Funeral Home in Rogersville with Bruce Veteto and Darrell Swearengin
officiating. Burial will be in Fordland Cemetery. The family was in the funeral home
form 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Pirtle died about 8:30 a.m. Monday morning in his home
after an illness of about one year. Her was a heavy equipment operator and a lifelong
farmer. Survivors include his wife, Pauline; a son, Tommy Gene of Fordland; two
daughters, Mrs. Shirley Luttrull, Rogersville and Mrs. Pat Stockstill, Halfway; a sister,
Miss Iva Pirtle, Fordland, and 10 grandchildren.
Pisha, Dona't 18 Aug 1943 - 19 Dec 1999 CCH-N 29 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Leo Dorris & Marna Lucille (Mason) Pisha ]
Dona't Pisha, age 56, died Sunday, December 19, 1999 from injuries sustained in
an automobile accident. He was born August 18, 1943 in Riverside, California and was
the son of Leo Dorris and Marna Lucille (Mason) Pisha. He was raised in the Richmond
and Kansas City areas and was living in the Ozark area. Survivors include: three sons,
Dona't II, Troy Dean, and Christopher, all of the Kansas City area; two daughters,

Michelle Miller, Sedalia, Missouri, and Andrea Giger, Marshall, Missouri; three sisters,
Susan Huber, Gloria Becker and Dalene Reynolds, all of the Kansas City Area; and three
grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Private services were held.
Pitchford, Billy Dean 1 Feb 1934 - 23 Nov 1991
NN-E 28 Nov 1991
Billy Dean Pitchford, 57, Ozark, died Saturday morning, Nov. 23, 1991 in his
home. He was born Feb. 1, 1934 in Muncy. He grew up in Republic, served in the U. S.
Navy and had lived in Ozark the last 27 years. He was employed by Campbell 66 as
claims adjuster for 25 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his
wife of 31 years, Koula; his father, Emir Pitchford, Republic; two sons, Burt Pitchford,
Excelsior Springs and Mark Pitchford, Ozark; two daughters, Cynthia Pitchford, Ozark
and Hope Marie Watkins and her husband, David, Farmington: a brother, Robert
Pitchford, Republic: a twin sister, Barbara Jean Vaughan, Nixa; and a sister, Betty
Phillips, Republic. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith (Plummer) Pitchford.
Graveside services were held Tuesday in McCauley Cemetery under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Don Whitlock officiating. Memorial contributions may be
made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Pitts, Kay Elizabeth (Staiger) 21 Dec 1947 - 4 Aug 2004 SN-L 6 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oscar Fredrick “Fritz” & Lucille E. (Zoller) Staiger;
Kay Elizabeth Pitts, age 56, of Salem, Mo., passed away Aug. 4, 2004. Visitation
will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Wilson Mortuary chapel. Funeral services will also
be today at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Graveside service will be Saturday, Aug. 7, at 2 p.m. at
St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, Mo. She is survived by a son, Brian Pitts, and wife Jennie,
Lakewood, Colo.; a daughter, Amy Pitts, Salem, Mo.; a brother, Gene Staiger, and wife
Ann, Billings, Mo.; and a niece, Susan Staiger, Billings. Memorials may be made to St.
Peters United Church of Christ Children Youth Fund, Billings, Mo. Arrangements are
under direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Mo.
Pitts, Leo Harell 19 Jul 1924 - 19 Jul 1991 NN-E 25 Jul 1991
[Note: Son of Lester Calvin & Ida Katherine Pitts; married Nan]
Leo Harell Pitts, 67, Ozark, died Friday, July 19, 1991, in his home. Born July 19,
1924, in Browntown, Kan., he was the son of Lester Calvin and Ida Katherine Pitts. He
was a stock farmer. Survivors include his wife, Nan; a daughter, Kathryn Chorn, Ft.
Collins, Colo.; a granddaughter, Angela Lord, Houston, Mo.; a great-granddaughter,
Holly Lord; two sisters, Elaine Masingill, and Patricia Winfrey, both of Garnett, Kan.;
and a brother, Elmer Pitts, Garnett, Kan. Private graveside services were held Monday in
Patterson Cemetery, Taney County, with the Rev. Scott Killingsworth officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Mid-America Cancer Center.
Plank, Alice L. (Cupp) 1874 - 28 Jan 1947 CCR 6 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Tennessee & Matilda F. (Jackson) Cupp; married 1 Nov 1896 John R.
Plank 1865 - 1927]

Mrs. Alice L. Plank, 72, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy
Layton, 806 West Harrison, Springfield, Mo., on Sunday morning, Jan. 26, 1947,
following a lingering illness. She had been a resident of Springfield for the past 18 years,
but prior to that time had resided in Christian county for over 40 years. Her husband,
John R. Plank, and one son preceded her in death. Survivors include four sons, George of
Denver, Colo., Ralph of Sparta, Fred and Emmett of Springfield; six daughters, Mrs.
Elsie Skaggs of Clever, Mrs. Blanche Forgey of Ozark, Mrs. Naomi Emery of Pueblo,
Colo., Mrs. Belle Mobery of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Flossie Higgins of Kansas City,
and Mrs. Layton of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two
brothers, George Cupp of Crane and Ano Keithley of Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Nell
Johnson of Springfield, Mrs. Amy Patterson of Aurora, and Mrs. Grace Austin of Altus,
Okla. Funeral services were under direction of the Thieme and Son Funeral Home of
Springfield.
Plank, Emery R. 25 Aug 1897 - 23 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Son of Walter & Sophronia (Melton) Plank]
Emery R. Plank, 64 of Ozark died Thursday, Aug, 23 at 10:20 a.m. in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Plank is survived by his mother, Mrs.
Sophronia Plank of the home; three brothers, Earl, Springfield, Eddie, Nixa and Lloyd,
Ozark and two sisters, Mrs. Leslie Hicks, Springfield and Mrs. Raymond Clark, Ozark.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Adams-Monger Chapel here, with
the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was in the Jones Cemetery at Nixa.
Plank, Flora Jane (Keithley) 31 May 1873 - 8 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: married William H. Plank 25 May 1870 - 21 Nov 1957]
Mrs. Flora Jane Plank, 94, a former resident of Springfield, died at 5:38 p.m.
Friday in Connelly Nursing Home where she had been a patient five years. Mrs. Plank
had moved to Springfield from Nixa 30 years ago. A lifelong resident of the state, she
was a member of the Nixa Christian Church the past 75 years. Surviving are a son, W. N.
Plank, Springfield and two daughters, Mrs. Wade Doran, Springfield and Mrs. J. Ross
Doran, Lakeland, Fla. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Etta Sargent, San Diego,
Calif. and Mrs. Lois Walker, Green Forest, Ark.; two brothers, Ora Keithley, San Diego,
Calif.. and Harry, Monett; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Carl Garrett
officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery, south of Nixa.
Plank, Fred, Rev. 14 Oct 1911 - 26 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of John R. & Alice L. (Cupp) Plank; married Marie Vaughan 15 Apr 1915 - 3
Sep 2006]
Rev. Fred Plank of Tulsa Oklahoma, died Friday, March 26, 1999 in his home. He
was born October 14, 1911 in Christian County, Missouri, the son of Alice and John
Plank. Rev. Plank pastored many Southern Baptist Churches in Southwest Missouri
including Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield, and Smyrna Baptist Church in
Ozark. He attended the Handy School, and later Hannibal La. Grange College, Hannibal,
Missouri. He and his wife, also served the North American Mission Board in Pikeville,
Kentucky from 1963 until 1965. After retirement in 1976 they participated in

International Partnership Missions in the Philippines and Indonesia. He is a member of
the Calvary Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four
years, Marie Vaughan Plank, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Marion
Plank; a daughter and son-in-law Ann and Wilford Pryer all of Tulsa; five grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren, two sisters, Naomi Plank of Springfield and Florence Higgins
of Raymore; a sister-in-law, Clora Plank, Crane; and many other relatives and friends. A
graveside service was Sunday, March 28, in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, with Rev. Dale
Gann officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Plank, Irene E. (Page) 29 Jan 1919 - 29 Dec 1989 OH 4 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of Hubert E. & Janie (Cline) Page; married Rexford A. Plank, Sr. 28 Apr
1920 - 3 Dec 2004]
Irene E. Plank, 70, Nixa, died at 4:23 p.m. Friday in Cox North Medical Center.
She was a longtime Christian County resident and a member of the Nixa First Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband, Rexford A. Plank, Sr.; two sons, Rexford A., Jr.,
Dixon, and Michael R., St. Louis; one daughter, Frances Jo Boyts, Springfield; one sister,
Lucy Haguewood, Nixa; one brother, Oliver Lee Page, Ozark; seven grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday in Greenlawn South with the Rev.
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. The family
suggests memorial contributions be made to the Springfield Dialysis Patient Fund, Cox
Medical Center North, c/o Jill Kirby, 1423 N. Jefferson, Springfield, 65802.
Plank, Iva (Martin) 24 Feb 1904 - 29 Apr 1969 CCR 1 May 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of George Edward and Josie M. (Wilhite) Martin; married Earl B. Plank
12 Nov 1899 - Jul 1981]
Mrs. Iva Plank, 65, of Springfield, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. A member of the Baptist Church, she is survived by her
husband, Earl; a daughter, Mrs. Charlie E. Johnson; two sons, Earl and Jack, all of
Springfield; and three brothers, Melvin, Leonard and Frank Martin, all of Nixa; eight
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Chapel
of the Ozarks.
AND
Plank, Iva (Martin) 24 Feb 1904 - 29 Apr 1969 CCR 8 May 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy Plank, 65. of Springfield, who died Tuesday, April
29 in St. John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Friday iin Chapel of the Ozarks wi the Rev. Tom
McGath officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chasteen Cemetery near Nixa
Plank, Lloyd F. 4 Jul 1905 - 15 May 1976 OH 20 May 1976 p4
[Note: married 19 May 1934 Lois P. Chaudoin 23 Sep 1908 - 16 Dec 1991]
OZARK - Services for Lloyd F. Plank, 70, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Boyd Wilson and Clifford Day officiating. Burial will
be in Ozark Cemetery. The family was in the chapel from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today. Mr. Plank
died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday in MediCenter Springfield after a five-month illness.
AND
Plank, Lloyd F. 4 Jul 1905 - 15 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p7

Words can’t express our appreciation and thanks for the kindness and sympathy
that was shown us during the illness and death of our husband and brother Lloyd Plank
and for the food and beautiful flowers. Also for the Shady Grove Quartett and for the
ministers, Rev. Loyd Wilson and Clifford Day. Mrs. Lois Plank and Brothers and
Sisters.
Plank, Lois P. (Chadoin) 23 Sep 1908 - 16 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
[Note: Daughter of James & Cordelia (McGinnis) Chadoin; married 19 May 1934 Lloyd
F. Plank 4 Jul 1905 - 15 May 1976]
Lois Plank, Nixa, died at 7:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 1991 in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born in Christian County and continued to live in the
Ozark and Nixa area throughout her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church of
Nixa. Preceding her in death were her husband, Lloyd Plank; her parents, James and
Cordelia (McGinnis) Chadoin; and two sisters, Melbern Gann and Gladys Forgey.
Survivors include a niece, Janet Payne Ozark; and four nephews, Richard Forgey, Clever,
Bill Forgey, Wichita, Kan, Charles Gann, Independence, and Bob Gann, San Pedro,
Calif. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Plank, Marie (Vaughan) 15 Apr 1915 - 3 Sep 2006 SN-L 6 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Mayme (Pigg) Vaughan; married 20 Oct 1934 Rev. Fred
Plank 14 Oct 1911 - 26 Mar 1999]
Marie Plank, born April 15, 1915, in Christian County, Missouri, went to be with
the Lord Sunday, September 3, 2006. The daughter of Charlie and Mayme (Pigg)
Vaughan, Marie graduated from Ozark High School in 1933. She married Fred Plank
October 20, 1934. She participated with her husband in Baptist Partnership Missions in
the Philippians and Indonesia. They also served the North American Baptist Mission
board in Kentucky in 1963-65. Her husband pastored several Baptist churches in
southwest Missouri including the Macedonia Baptist Church in Springfield and the
Mentor, Smyrna, Spokane, and Prospect churches near Ozark, Mo. She was most recently
a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tulsa, Okla. She is survived by one son, Gary
Plank and daughter-in-law Marion, and one daughter, Ann Pryer and husband Wilford,
all of Tulsa, Okla.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild; one sister, Margie Tillman of Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Bill Vaughan of
Kansas City, Mo., and Clarence Vaughan, of Ozark, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Eva
Vaughan of Springfield, and Virginia Vaughn of Tulsa, Okla.; and many other relatives
and friends. A graveside funeral will be at noon on Friday, Sept. 8 in Prospect Cemetery,
Ozark, Mo., with Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Services are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends and family may call in the funeral home from noon until
7:00 pm on Thursday. Marie: Exalted of God. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He
shall give you the desires of thine heart. Psalms 37:4.
Plank, Naomi Grace 18 Aug 1908 - 23 May 2006 SN-L 25 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Alice (Cupp) Plank]
Naomi Grace Plank, age 97, of Springfield, passed away May 23, 2006. She was
born in Christian County, Missouri, on the 18th day of August, 1908, to John and Alice

(Cupp) Plank. She retired in 1974 from being a cook in the restaurant business. Naomi
was a member of the Second Baptist Church. She loved her church, her relatives and she
enjoyed traveling. Surviving are her sister-in-law, Mrs. Marie Plank of Tulsa, Oklahoma;
nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a visitation at 12 noon Friday, May 26, in the
Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home with a service to follow at 1 p.m., with Rev. Dale
Gann officiating. Burial will be in the Jones-Chastain Cemetery in Nixa.
Plank, Oscar D. 1887 - 19 Feb 1969 CCR 20 Feb 1969 p4
[Note: married Jessie D. Rose 23 Nov 1927
Oscar D. Plank. 81, of Route 2, Rogersville, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a lingering illness. A veteran of World War I and a
retired Frisco Railway mechanic, Mr. Plank was a lifelong resident of Greene County. He
was a member of Grace Methodist Church and Goad Ballinger Post 69 of the American
legion in Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Jessie; a brother, L. I. Ozark; three nephews
and one niece. Arrangements are under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home,
Springfield.
Plank, Ralph 26 Jun 1906 - Nov 1984
[Note: Son of John & Alice (Cupp) Plank]
Ralph Plank, 78, Crane, died at 9:34 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, following a long illness. Mr. Plank was a retired farmer and a former
resident of the Sparta and Shady Grove communities. He had lived in Stone County the
past seven years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Services will be at 10
a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Frank
Arnall officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Clever. Surviving are his
wife, Clora; two sons, Verl, Nixa, and Jimmie, Billings; three daughters, Donna
Brosseau, Crane, June Thomas, El Dorado Springs, and Nelda Gann, Burundi, Africa;
three brothers, George, Ontario, Calif., Fred, Tulsa, Okla., and Emmitt, Rayville, La.;
four sisters, Blanche Forgey, Ozark, Flossie Higgins, Kansas City, Belle Mabry, Ontario,
Calif., and Naomi Plank, Springfield; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of November 4, 1984 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Plank, Rexford A., Sr. 28 Apr 1920 - 3 Dec 2004 SN-L 5 Dec 2004
Rexford A. Plank Sr., Nixa, Mo., died at Christian Health Care Center in Nixa at
2:40 a.m. Dec. 3, 2004. The son of Leslie and Bessie Plank, he was born April 28, 1920,
in Los Angeles. Rex was a graduate of Rogersville High School, class of 1938. He was
later the farm manager at the Bureau of Prisons in Springfield. Following his retirement,
he owned and operated the Plank Realty Co. in Springfield for 15 years. Rex was an avid
flyer and owned his own plane. Flying was his main pleasure. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Irene, in 1989; his sister, Kathleen; two sons-in-law, Tommy Boyts and
Marion Kerr; a great-granddaughter, Holly Shurvington. He is survived by one daughter,
Jo Kerr, Clever, Mo.; two sons, Rexford A. Plank Jr. of Waynesville, and Michael R.
Plank of Fulton, Mo.; one brother, David R. Plank of Springfield; seven grandchildren;
and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at 1 p.m. in

Greenlawn South. Visitation will be from noon until beginning of services. Tommy
Bilyeu will officiate. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery. Memorials are
suggested to the Diabetes Association. Rex was a wonderful husband, father, brother and
friend to many. He will be greatly missed.
Plank, Sophronia J. (Melton) 25 Jan 1878 - 15 Jul 191967 CCR 6 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy Ann E. (Tatum) Melton; married Walter
F. Plank 2 Aug 1868 - 4 Apr 1954]
Mrs. Sophronia J. Plank, 89, of Ozark, died at 4:50 PM Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after an illness of several months. Mrs. Plank was a born in
Selmore and was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include two
daughters, Mrs. Ada Clark, Ozark, and Mrs. Nellie Hicks, Springfield; three sons, Earl
Plank, Springfield, W.E. “Happy” Plank, of Nixa, and Lloyd Plank of Ozark. Other
Survivors are two brothers, Clifford Melton of Ozark, and Robert E. Melton of Ontario,
CA; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Melton, Ontario and Mrs. Ada Pollard, Ozark; 4 grand
children and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 pm, Wednesday in
the Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in JonesChastain Cemetery. Printed July 6, 1967.
Plank, Walter F. 2 Aug 1868 - 4 Apr 1954 CCR 8 Apr 1954 p4
[Note: Son of George W. & Margaret Plank; married Sophronia Melton
Funeral services for Walter F. Plank, 86, who died Sunday at his home on Route
One, Ozark, after a lengthy illness, were held Tuesday at 2 o’clock in the chapel of the
Chaffin Funeral Home, with Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield officiating. Burial was in
the Jones Cemetery south of Nixa, under direction of Chaffin. He is survived by his wife,
Sophronia Melton Plank; four sons, Emery and Lloyd of Ozark, Earl of Springfield and
Edd of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Nellie Hicks of Springfield and Mrs. Ada Clark of
Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Melton of Springfield and Mrs. Florence Park of Ozark;
other relatives and friends.
Plank, William H. 25 May 1870 - 21 Nov 1957
CCR 28 Nov 1957 p1
Funeral services for William H. Plank, 87, who died Thursday at Burge Hospital
were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel in Springfield with the Rev.
Fred Plank officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery south of Nixa. Pallbearers were:
Stanley Clayman, Bill Clayman, John Clark, Richard Plank, Herbert Edwards and James
Baker.
Plank, Willis Neal 11 Jun 1903 - 8 May 1971 CCR 13 May 1971 p8
[Note: Son of William H. & Flora J. (Keithley) Plank; married Louise]
Willis Neal Plank, 67, of Springfield, was dead on arrival at 7:05 a.m. Saturday at
St. John’s Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Plank was a retired
machinist for the Frisco Company. Survivors include his wife, Louise; two sisters, Mrs.
Wade Doran, Springfield and Mrs. James R. Doran, Lakeland, Fla. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with Dwaine R. Stoops officiating. Burial was
in Patterson Cemetery.

Plaster, Frances Jean (Palmer) 29 Apr 1935 - 6 Sep 2004 SN-L 8 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Martha (Powell) Palmer; married 26 Nov 1952 James E.
Plaster]
Frances Jean Plaster, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on
Monday, September 6, 2004, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born
April 29, 1935, in the town of Craig, Neb., to the late Jess and Martha Powell Palmer. On
Nov. 26, 1952, she was united in marriage to James E. Plaster in Arkansas. Jean made a
childhood commitment to Jesus at Hamlin Baptist Church in Springfield, and most
recently attended The Summit Church in Rogersville as her health permitted. Her many
examples of service are a legacy to her children and others. She taught Sunday School for
many years, and was a dedicated volunteer at the local hospitals, Community Blood
Center, and the Seventh Day Adventist Community Center in Rogersville. She had a
great sense of humor, and always brought a smile to others. Jean will be lovingly
remembered by her husband, James; a son, Marty E. Plaster, of Turners, Mo.; a daughter,
Angela P. Cockrum and her husband, Jeff, of Rogersville, Mo.; and a son, Eric M. Plaster
and his wife, Lisa, of Ozark, Mo.; two grandsons, Chance Wilhoit and Wolf Plaster; two
sisters; and three brothers. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and
many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2004 at 10 am in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens with Reverend Larry Cooper officiating. Visitation will be today from
6 to 8 p.m. at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society in Jean's name
with envelopes provided at the funeral home.
Plaster, Henry Richard 16 Jul 1916 - 29 Aug 2004
SN-L 2 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of William & Cora Plaster; married Juanita Christine]
Henry Richard Plaster, age 88, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Turner's Station,
passed away Aug. 29, 2004. He was born July 16, 1916, in Turner's Station to William
and Cora Plaster. Henry was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a manager of a
nursery business in St. Louis. After retirement, he moved to Phoenix, Ariz., where he has
resided the past 20 years. Survivors include a son, Thomas Richard Plaster, Las Vegas,
Nev.; a daughter, Carol Diane Edwards, Phoenix, Ariz.; five grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Venson Plaster and John Plaster,
both of Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Christine Plaster,
and a daughter, Cynthia Plaster. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2004,
in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North.
Plaster, Herbert T., Jr. 7 Nov 1930 - 22 Feb 2005
SN-L 27 Feb 2005
Herbert T. Plaster, Jr., 74, passed away in Maranatha Manor at 6:15 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert T. and Kathryn
Plaster; two sons, Robert and Terry; and his brother, Wade. He is survived by daughters,
Debbie Plaster, Springfield, and Leslie Short, Nixa; son, Randy Plaster, Nixa; brothers,
David Plaster, Rogersville, and Bobby Plaster, Livingston, Texas; four grandchildren,
Carrie Brooks, Jesse and Jason Plaster, and Taylor Short; and two great grandchildren,
Zachery Brooks, and Maria Taylor. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1,

2005, in Maranatha Chapel. Burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. Visitation
will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Plaster, Ollie Mae 24 Aug 1913 - 9 Nov 2004 SN-L 11 Nov 2004
Ollie Mae Plaster went to be with our Heavenly Father Nov. 9, 2004, at the age of
91. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She spent her days as a housewife, raising
her seven children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Plaster, and a
daughter, Peggy Miller. She is survived by a sister, Myrtle Smart of Michigan; three sons,
Billy and Naomi of Oldfield, James of Turners, Ray and Peggy of Republic; three
daughters, Shirley and Carl Potter of Rogersville, Patsy and Lee Mauro of Springfield,
and Joyce Salkil of Rogersville; 18 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Turner Cemetery. Visitation is 6
to 8 p.m. today at Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Plaster, Robert L. 15 Feb 1954 - 19 Apr 1990
Robert L. Plaster, 36, Springfield, died Thursday in Festus, Mo., of an accidental
drowning. On Feb. 15, 1954, he was born to Herbert and Betty Ash Plaster in
Springfield, Mo. He worked for Burlington-Northern Railroad and was a member of
Cherry Street Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Betty and
Ron Derks, Kimberling City; his father, Herbert, of Springfield; a brother and his wife,
Randy and Candi; two sisters, Debbie and her husband, David Pertuche, Brookline, and
Leslie of Springfield; two step-brothers, Forrest and Randy Derks, both of Springfield; a
niece, Carrie Bellamy; two nephews, Jesse and Jason Plaster; other relatives and many
many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Terry. Services will be at 1 p.m.
Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Chapel North with Rev. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial
will be in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. Friends may call after 10 a.m. today in the funeral
home.
Platcher, Charles E. 24 Jul 1972 - 25 Dec 2003 SN-L 29 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of John Charles & Patricia Sophie (Dooley) Platcher]
Charles E. Platcher, 31, passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, 2003, in Chester
Memorial Hospital in Chester, Ill. He was born July 24, 1972, in Libertyville, Ill., to John
Charles Platcher and Patricia Sophie (Dooley) Platcher. She preceded him in death on
January 24, 2001. Charles is survived by his father, John Charles Platcher of Ozark, Mo.;
one brother, Jeffrey Platcher and his wife Terri; nieces Kristen and Kaitlyn, and nephew
Nathan, all of Wildwood, Mo.; one sister, Christine Harman, Lincoln Park, Ill.; aunts and
uncles, Jane and Robert Krecker of Indiana, Francy and James Scott of Halfway, Mo.,
Margie and Gary Byerly of Indiana, and Mary Jo and Dewain Gold of Republic, Mo. He
was also preceded in death by a brother, Randall John Platcher, on June 8, 1986. Funeral
Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, in St. Agnes Cathedral with Father
Tom Kiefer celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, Bolivar, Mo.,
under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today with prayer services at 7 p.m. in the funeral
home.
Plath, Walter V. 21 Jul 1923 - 29 Dec 1997 CCH-N 7 Jan 1998

Walter V. Plath, age 74, of Nixa, died Monday, December 29, 1997, in Balanced
Care East, Springfield. He was born July 21, 1923 in Plymouth County, Iowa and was the
son of Walter M. and Anna (Mauer) Plath. He proudly served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II in the 4th Infantry Division in France and Germany. Mr.
Plath was employed by MPBXL, Iowa Beef, in Wichita, Kansas as traffic manager before
retirement. He had been a resident of Nixa since 1994. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Alma E. Plath in 1991, two brothers, Eugene and Donald Plath, and a sister,
Madeline Wolford. Survivors include: Dorothy and Taze Jessee, Nixa, and their children,
Todd, Michael, Trevor and Wendi Jessee; a brother, Roger Plath and his wife, Margaret,
Orlando, Flor.; a brother-in-law, Ernest Young, Orlando, Flor.; eight nieces and nephews;
a great-niece and great-nephew; and many friends from Vintage Park in Nixa. A funeral
service will be at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Dale Bond officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m. Thursday, January 1, in the funeral home.
Plott, Charlie 7 Dec 1928 - 23 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: married Lena]
BRANSON - Services for Charlie Plott, 48, Nixa, were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in
Whelchel Chapel here with burial in Cedar Valley Cemetery at Hollister. Mr. Plott died at
4:30 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield where he had been a patient one
day. An autopsy is being performed to determine the cause of death. Survivors include
his wife, Lena; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Wright, Springfield and Mrs. Barbara Looney,
Ozark; a son, Jerry of the home; two brothers, Reed of Omaha, Ark. and Mitchell of
Ridgedale, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Reata Holgate, North Hollywood, Calif. and Mrs. Rea
Hurt, Hollister.
Plott, Kenneth Dale 9 Dec 1933 - 14 Jul 2003 CCH-N 23 Jul 2003
Kenneth Dale Plott, 69, Ozark, died at 8:40 a.m. July 14, 2003 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 9, 1933 in Denver, Ark., the son of Reed
Berry and Opal Lucille (Rand) Plott. On Oct. 13, 1970, he married Barbara Craeger. Plott
was employed by Kansas City Terminal railway at Union Station for 20 years. After
retiring, he found his true passion in life - farming. Plott had a special love for his cattle.
His sunny personality rewarded him with many friends, as Plott never met a stranger.
Whatever he attempted to do, he excelled. He stayed true to his principles while living a
life to the fullest. Plott loved the Lord and was a member of the Southside Baptist Church
in Springfield. He was preceded in death by both of his parents and one grandson,
Mitchell J. Cigich. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Barbara, of the home;
one son, Paul Pruitt, Harrison, Ark.; three daughters, Dalelyn Gass, Branson, Judy Cigich
and husband Dennis, Shawnee, Kan.; and Gloria Breighner, Macomb; one sister, Norma
Norvell, Harrison, Ark; two brothers, Bob Plott, Kansas City and Carroll Plott, Baton
Rouge, LA; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews
and loving friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. July 17 in Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Revs. Bud Everett and Joel Santi officiating. Burial was in Gass Cemetery, north
of Harrison, Ark.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Plummer, Daphina Elaine 7 Dec 1906 - 8 Sep 2006 SN-L 10 Sep 2006

[Note: married Nath Plummer 2 Mar 1899 - Jun 1958]
Daphina Elaine Plummer, of Nixa, age 99 years and nine months, passed away
Friday, September 8, 2006, in her home. She was born December 7, 1906, in Aurora, Mo.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Shell Knob, and was a school teacher for 35
years. Most of those years she taught in one room school houses. In 1962 she graduated
from SMS. Preceding her in death were her husband, Nath Plummer; infant twin sons; a
daughter, Charlene; a son, Jerry; three brothers and one sister. Elaine is survived by: three
daughters, Jo Ellen Nielsen of Springfield, Beverly Dent and husband, Lewis, Coupeville,
Wash., and Janice Hudson and husband, Tommy, Highlandville; six grandchildren,
Christy Dye, Erik Nielsen, Pete Nielsen, Thomas Hudson, Paul Dent and Alesha Finch;
11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Hobson, Fenton, Mich.; and an abundance of
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, in
First Baptist Church, Shell Knob, with Pastor Bob Gaddis and Pastor Wayne Writer
officiating. Burial will follow in Fields Cemetery, Shell Knob. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice, 1354 E.
Kingsley, Suite C, Springfield, MO 65804.
Poe, John “Jack” 7 Aug 1877 - 29 May 1969 CCR 5 Jun 1969 p8
John “Jack” Poe, 91, of Billings, died in Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital
at 9:20 a.m. Thursday, May 29, after a lingering illness. Mr. Poe, a charter member of the
Stamfitters Local, was retired from the heating, engineering and plumbing business.
Surviving are his wife, Bessie; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at
2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. C. C. Keller officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Poff, Daisy (Sadler) 5 Jul 1905 - 6 Apr 1975 OH 10 Apr 1975 p11
[Note: married Oren Poff]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Daisy Sadler Poff, 70, of Stanberry, died there Sunday
morning after a long illness. A former Rogersville resident, she is survived by her
husband, Oren; a son, Oren, Jr. of Stanberry; two daughters, Darlene of the state of
California and Shirley of Kansas City; and several grandchildren. Services were in
Stanberry with burial there.
Pogue, Carl Almous 18 Aug 1919 - 2 Dec 2006 SN-L 4 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Houston & Retta (Cornelison) Pogue; married 11 Dec 1940 Francis
Maxine Cox]
Carl Almous Pogue, 87, of Fordland, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2006, at
Cox Hospital in Springfield. Carl was born on August 18, 1919, in Douglas County, Mo.,
to Houston and Retta Cornelison Pogue. He was a Dairy Farmer and had worked at
General Warehouse in Springfield. Carl was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in
Fordland, Teamsters Union, and was an avid fox hunter. Carl was married to Francis
Maxine Cox on Dec. 11, 1940, and she survives of the home. Also surviving are three
sons and their wives, Ronnie and Deborah Pogue, of Loves Park, Ill., Daniel and Deborah
Pogue, of Seymour, and Carl and Alice Pogue, of Fordland; five daughters and their
husbands, Betty and Johnny Griffin, of Rogersville, Janice and Blaine Lawson, of

Fordland, Connie and Russell Davis, Seymour, Carol and Kenny Hyde, of Fordland, and
Brinda and Joe Suter, of Fordland; foster daughter Wanda and Eric Oesterreicher, of
Falcon, Mo.; a sister Della Yates, of Ozark; sisters-in-law, Yvonne and Dortha Pogue,
both of Bruner; brother-in-law, Si Bowers, of Fordland; 22 grandchildren; 19 greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday,
December 5, 2006, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the
Fordland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Pogue, Ernest L. 19 Feb 1904 - 26 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
Services were held Monday for Ernest L. Pogue, 74, of Seymour, who died Friday
at his home after a long illness. The Rev. Wilbur Cravens officiated. Burial was in
Seymour Memorial Cemetery. Among those surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Totten,
Rt. 3, Rogersville and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Garrett of Fordland.
Pogue, Wayne Evan 29 Jun 1929 - 18 Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
[Note: Son of Huston & Retta L. ( ) Pogue; married Yvonne]
OZARK - Wayne E. Pogue, 46, a rural Bruner resident, died at 6:50 a.m. Monday
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a one-year illness. Mr. Pogue was a life driver for
General Warehouse in Springfield for several years before illness forced his retirement in
Jul 1976. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; a daughter, Mrs. Rhonda Baker, Route 1,
Ozark; two brothers, Carl of Fordland, and Kyle of Bruner; three sisters, Mrs. Marie
Jenkins and Mrs. Dorothy Miller, both of Fordland and Mrs. Della Yates, Route 1, Ozark.
Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Pogue, Wayne Evan 29 Jun 1929 - 18 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p12
OZARK - Services for Wayne E. Pogue, 48, a rural Bruner resident, were at 2
p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel her with the Rev. John Comer officiating. Burial was in
Union Chapel Cemetery northeast of Bruner. Mr. Pogue died at 6:50 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield after a one year illness.
Pohlenz, Lesha Donnetta (Lakey) Melton Payne 10 Apr 1962 - 28 Apr 1996 CCH-N 4
May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Don & Verlene (Wiles) Lakey; married 21 Oct 1978 Donald Gene
Melton; married James Dale Payne 6 Dec 1980; married third Lloyd Pohlenz
Lesha Donnetta Lakey Pohlenz, age 34, of Ozark, died Sunday, April 28, 1996 in
her home. She was born April 10, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri. Lesha was an employee
of Wal-Mart Supercenter, and attended Sparta Assembly of God Church. Survivors
include: her husband, Lloyd Pohlenz; three children, Jamie Don Melton, of the home,
Jennifer Nicola Payne and Jeremiah Ryan Payne, Fordland; her parents, Don and Verlene
(Wiles) Lakey; a sister, Sarah Ingram, Ava; and a grandfather, Jason Lakey, Ozark.
Graveside services were held Wednesday in Weaver Cemetery with Rev. Darrell Mead
officiating. Burial was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Poindexter, Michelle Lee 3 May 1971 - 5 May 1971 CCR 6 May 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Wesley L. & ? (Ebert) Poindexter]

Graveside services for Michelle Lee Poindexter, 2-day-old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Wesley L. Poindexter, Billings, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in German Cemetery with
the Rev. Robert Dohm officiating. Burial was under direction of Cantrell. The infant died
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital. Survivors include the parents; a brother, Randal; two
sisters, Lynne and Renee, all of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Ebert, Billings; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Poindexter, Newport
News, Va.
Polacoff, Mildred Lorene (Parker) 21 Aug 1923 - 16 Oct 2005 SN-L 18 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of George & Etta Parker; married Leonard W. Polacoff]
Mildred Lorene Polacoff, 82, Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2005,
at Joy Assisted Living where she resided for the last four months. She was born to
George and Etta Parker on August 21, 1923, in Republic, Mo. Her family later moved to
Battlefield where she grew up on the battle grounds, her family homestead. She was a
member of Dale Street Methodist Church. She worked at O'Reilly Hospital during World
War II where she met and married her husband, Leonard W. Polacoff. She was preceded
in death by her husband; a son, William; three grandchildren; and two sisters. Survivors
include two daughters, Susan Porter and husband, David, of Sparta and Ann Epperson
and husband, Tony, of Springfield; three sons, Gary Parker of Highlandville, Danny
Polacoff and wife, Peggy, of Springfield and Harry Polacoff and wife, Kathy, of
Republic; nine grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; three nieces and one nephew;
and a host of friends. She has gone to be with our Lord and to find peace. She will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday,
October 19, 2005, at 1 p.m. in Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of
ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Friends may stop by to sign the guest book
between 10 a.m. and 12 noon Wednesday, at the funeral home. Online personal
condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com
Pollard, Ada (Melton) 12 Jan 1886 - 5 Mar 1975 OH 13 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Edmund Pendleton & Lucy (Tatum) Melton; married James Robert
Pollard 12 May 1878 - 15 Jun 1961]
OZARK - Mrs. Ada Pollard, 89, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community, died
at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a six-week
illness. Mrs. Pollard was the last living charter member of the Selmore Baptist Church.
Survivors are a son, James H. of Route 1, Nixa; three daughters, Mrs. Edith Warren and
Mrs. Estel McGinnis, both of Route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Imogene Wallen, Prairie Village,
Kan.; a brother, Clifford Melton, Route 1, Ozark; and seven grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Ada Pollock, 89, a lifelong Ozark resident, were at 2
p.m. Saturday at the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was
in Selmore Cemetery south of Ozark.
Pollard, Glenda Faye (Bolling) 15 Nov 1953 – 26 Sep 1992 NN-E 30 Sep 1992
Glenda Faye Pollard, 38, Ava, died Saturday, Sept. 26, at 9:30 a.m. of an apparent
heart attack. She was born Nov. 15, 1953, the daughter of Gilbert and Fredia Bolling. On
Sept. 24, 1988, she married Ellis Pollard. To this union was born twin sons, Jesse and
Wesely Pollard. She sang with the Gospelettes. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Ellis; two sons, Jesse and Wesley; stepson and his wife,
Kirk and Tammy Pollard, Taneyville; three grandchildren, Jamie, Scott and Kimmie,
Taneyville; sister, Darlene Brewer, Crane; four brothers, Robert Higgs, Doniphan,
Ronald Higgs, Springfield, Dennis Bolling, Hurley, and Albert Bolling, Nixa. Services
will be Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Hurley Church of God in Hurley. Burial
will be in the Crane Community Cemetery. Arrangements are under the directions of
Manlove Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane.
Pollard, James Herbert 1920 - 25 Apr 2006 SN-L 24 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of James Robert & Ada (Melton) Pollard; married 11 Sep 1942 Mary Jane
Hawkins 25 Sep 1920 - 27 Feb 2003 ]
James Herbert Pollard, age 85, of Nixa, passed away on Saturday. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with burial
following in Glenn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral
home.
Pollard, James Robert 12 May 1878 - 15 Jun 1961
CCR 22 Jun 1961 p1
[Note: Son of George H. & Margaret (Turner) Pollard,; married Ada Melton 12 Jan 1886
- 5 Mar 1975]
Funeral services for James Robert Pollard, 83, at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in Burge
Protestant Hospital after an illness of several months, were held Saturday, June 17 at 2
p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with burial in the Selmore Cemetery under the
direction of Chaffin. Revs. Bill Mabury and Howard Blevins officiated. He was a lifelong
resident of Ozark and a retired farmer and stockman. He was a member of Selmore
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ada; a son, James H. Pollard of Nixa; three
daughters, Mrs. Stanford Wartren and Mrs. Earl McGinnis of Ozark and Mrs. Imogene
Wallen of Prairie Village, Kan.; and seven grandchildren.
Pollard, Mary Jane (Hawkins) 25 Sept 1920 - 27 Feb 2003
Mary Jane Pollard, 82, Nixa, died in her home Feb. 27, 2003. She was born Sept.
25, 1920, the daughter of Herbert and Lola (Clarke) Hawkins. She was a descendant of
Lucinda Caroline McCullah and John Thomas Wasson. For 112 years the McCullahWasson family reunion has been held on the farm where Pollard was born and died. She
attended Drury University and graduated from Southwest Missouri State University.
Pollard taught Home Economics and Science in Nixa from 1942 until 1960. She and
James Herbert Pollard were married on Sept. 11, 1942. She attended Living Waters
Fellowship Church. Survivors include her husband, James; two children, James H.
Pollard, Jr., Nixa, and Marilyn Kay Pollard, Grand Blanc, Mich.; three grandchildren,
Tifini Roberts and husband Josh, Landon Pollard, and Shea Pollard; two stepgrandchildren, Dusty and Brett Eckley; a great-grandson, Grayson Roberts; an adopted
daughter, Mary Hitchcock, St. Louis, and her children, Jay Hitchcock and wife Rae,
Springfield, John Hitchcock, Oneida, S.D., and Stephen Hitchcock, Chicago, and
Stephen’s son, Berry; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Her parents; and
two brothers, Kirk Hawkins, and Allen Gentry Hawkins preceded her in death.
Polley, Carl Huber 17 Feb 1880 - 28 Dec 1951 CCR 3 Jan 1952

[Note: married 27 Sep 1899 Nellie Corbin Lakin 1 Dec 1879 - 9 Feb 1951 ]
Carl Huber Polley was born February 17, 1880 in Cooper county, MO and passed
away December 28, 1952 at Norman, OK. Mr. Polley lived most of his life in Oklahoma
and at Seymour and Ozark, MO. He was united in marriage to Nellie Corbin Lakin on
September 27, 1899 and to this union were born eleven children. His wife and one son
preceded him in death. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Yale, OK., where he
spent several years of his life. Surviving are his children, six daughters, Mrs. May Napier
of Monett, MO., Mrs. Agnes Melton, Mrs. Letha Miller and Mrs. Gladys Barlow of
Oklahoma City, Mrs. Juanita Brown of Riddle, OR., and Mrs. Coeta Inman of Tulsa,
OK.; four sons, Ralph of Shawnee, OK., Jack of Kansas City, MO., Clifford and Chester
of Ozark; 26 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, December 30 in the
Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Combs officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Polley, Chester H. 12 Feb 1913 - 13 Nov 1969 CCR 20 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Carl Huber & Nellie Corbin (Lakin) Polley]
Graveside services for Chester H. Polley, 56. of Oswego, Kan., were at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in the Highlandville Cemetery. The body was returned here from Oswego
where the Rev. Kenneth Holman officiated at services at 10 a.m. Monday in the Hammon
Funeral Home. Mr. Polley, who lived at Highlandville before moving to Kansas in 1963,
had operated a welding and blacksmith shop in Oswego. He died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday
of an apparent heart attack while driving his truck on a country road. He was a member of
the First Central Baptist Church in Highlandville. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; a
son, Carl Polley of Oswego; six daughters, Miss Roma Polley, Mrs. Marilyn West, Mrs.
Rosalyn Becker, all of Oswego, Mrs. Linda Jackson, Galena, Kan. and Miss Gay Polley,
Wichita; six sisters, Mrs. May Napier, Cushing, Okla., Mrs. Juanita Brown, Riddle, Ore.,
Mrs. Agnes Melton, Fort Worth, Tex., Mrs. Gladys Barlow and Mrs. Letha Miller, both
of Oklahoma City and Mrs.. Coeta Inman, State of California and four grandchildren.
Polley, Clifford C. 29 Mar 1904 - 31 May 1961
CCR 8 Jun 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Carl Huber & Nellie Corbin (Lakin) Polley]
Funeral services for Clifford D. Polley, 57, of Ozark who died at his home at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday of a heart attack, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark
with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; a son,
Don of the home; two daughters, Miss Jerry Polley of Dallas and Mrs. Bonnie Dale
Jarecke of Monett; two grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Coetta Inman of Tulsa, Mrs.
Juanita Brown of Riddle, Ore., Mrs. Gladys Barlow, Mrs. Letha Miller and Mrs. Agnes
Melton, all of Oklahoma City, and Mrs. May Napier of Joplin; two brothers, Ralph Polley
of Shawnee, Okla. and Chester Polley of Oswego, Kan.
Polley, Nellie Corbin (Lakin) 1 Dec 1879 - 9 Feb 1951 CCR 15 Feb 1951
[Note: married 27 Sep 1899 Carl Huber Polley 17 Feb 1880 - 28 Dec 1951]
Mrs. Nellie Polly was born on December 1, 1879 in Cooper County, MO and
passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. May Napier in Monett on February 9,

1951. She united in marriage with Carl Huber Polly on September 27, 1899 at Miami,
OK and to this union eleven children were born. One son, Lloyd, died in infancy.
Surviving are her husband, Carl of Ozark; four sons, Clifford of Ozark, Jack of Kansas
City, Chester of Highlandville and Ralph of Shawnee, OK; six daughters, Mrs. Janita
Brown of Portland, OR, Mrs. Coeta Inman of Tulsa, OK, Mrs. Letha Miller and Mrs.
Gladys Barlow, both of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Agnes Melton of Highlandville and Mrs.
Napier of Monett; 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin chapel by Rev. Combs. Burial was in the
Highlandville cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Pollock, Blanche 4 Sep 1875 - 25 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: married Robert P. Pollock 3 Nov 1869 - 15 Feb 1953]
Mrs. Blanche Pollick, 87, a longtime resident of the Spokane community, died
Monday in Chandler, Okla. The body will be taken to the Schupbach Cemetery east of
Spokane for burial at 2 p.m. Saturday. There will be a brief graveside service, the Rev.
Fate Montgomery officiating.
Polly, Estella A. “Stella” (Hursh) 9 Feb 1893 - Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Ellen (Woods) Hursh; married 21 Jan 1908 Harrison
Lowe 10 Feb 1890 - 27 Dec 1969; married ? Polly]
Mrs. Estella A. Polly. 84, of 2063 Alberta, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday in Cox
Medical Center after a short illness. She was a lifelong area resident. Surviving are a
brother, Richard Hursh, Ozark, and a granddaughter, Mrs. Betty Surby, who had taken
care of Mrs. Polly the past few months at her home in Webster Groves. Services were at
1 p.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Pomeroy, Frank N. “Sonny” 2 Jul 1927 - 7 Nov 2002
Frank N. “Sonny” Pomeroy, 75, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November
7, 2002 at 6 a.m. in his home in which he was born on July 2, 1927. He died as he lived,
with his family and friends by his side. Frank loved the Lord and was baptized a
Christian. Frank was a proud graduate of Central High School and of Rolla School of
Mines in 1949 with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was also honored to serve his
country in the Army during World War II. Frank had a distinguished career. He worked
for Roper Electric for over 40 years. He enjoyed teaching students electrical engineering
at Drury College. He also shared his knowledge a as city examiner for Springfield Board
Electric Licenses. Frank was the founder and CEO of Ozark Circuits which was a
company he put his heart and soul into. Frank was a kind and generous man who was
very supportive of his community. He and his wife, Ruthie, established scholarships at
the Cox School of Nursing, one in the memory of his first wife, Peggy Sue. He was also
an active member of the Rotary Club. Frank was a dedicated hard working man who also
realized the importance of living life to the fullest. Frank was blessed with fifty years of
marriage to two wonderful women. Frank was preceded in death by his first wife, Peggy
Sue, to whom he was married for 31 years. Frank passed peacefully in the arms of his
loving wife, Ruthie, whom he married in May of 1984. They were truly kindred spirits.
He was the beloved brother of Patrice Pomeroy, who was lovingly by his side until the
end, and Mary Biggers. He left behind two children, Julie Barnett and Bill. Special

goodbye and thank you to Dennis Wells for the love and commitment he shared with
Frank. He loved you as a son. He left five grandchildren, AJ, Daren, Shelly, Chris and
Abigail; four great-grandchildren, Dalton, Colton, Marila and Marenna; and his best
buddy, Robin, along with many friends. A special acknowledgement would like to be
sent out to Frank’s lifelong friends and companions. Several include Ernie Barton, Gerald
and Pat McHaffie, Red and Charity McClure and Buster and Lou Troutman, Charlie and
Barbara Presley, and Neil Wortley. Frank will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral
Mass will be at 10 a.m. today, November 9, 2002 in Holy Trinity Catholic Church with
the Reverend Thomas Reidy celebrant. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery East,
Billings, MO. Prayer memorial services were Friday in Gorman Scharpf Brentwood
Chapel with Rev. Bill Dowell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2818 E. Bennett, Springfield, MO 65804, or
the Peggy Sue Pomeroy Scholarship Fund at Cox Hospital. Springfield News-Leader,
November 9, 2002.
Pond, Lucinda (Carter) King 1865 - 4 Aug 1952 CCR 14 Aug 1952 p4
[note m/1 Lewis Little King; m/2 William H. Pond]
Mrs. Lucinda Pond, 87, passed away at her home in Springfield August 4.
Recently she had been hospitalized with a broken hip. Mrs. Pond was a member of the
Grace Methodist Church and had resided in Springfield for the last five years, moving
there from Billings. Prior to that, she had lived in the Clever vicinity for 65 years. She is
survived by five daughters, Mrs. Alice Peebles, Mrs. Lloyd Wampler, and Mrs. Lee
Jenkins, all of Springfield; three sons, Tompa King and Gratz King of Clever and Obra
King of Billings; a brother, Frank Carter of Gaston, Ala.; 29 grandchildren and 38 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the Alma
Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle Chapel in Springfield by Dr. Ermil Frye. Burial was made in
Wise Hill Cemetery in Clever.
Ponder, Elbert William 4 Jul 1907 - 8 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996 & CCH-N 17 Jan
1996
[Note: Son of Smith & Meddie (Jones) Ponder; married 7 Jan 1992 Mildred (Newberry)
Rogers 26 Jul 1918 - 24 Jul 2002]
Elbert W Ponder, age 88, of Chadwick, died Monday Jan. 8, 1996, at his home.
He was born July 4, 1907, in Newton County, Ark., and was the son of Smith and Meddie
Jones Ponder. Mr. Ponder served as a Pentecostal Minister for fifty years. On January 7,
1992, he married Mildred Newberry Rogers. Survivors include: His wife, Mildred; two
daughters, Helen Wakefield, LaQuinta, Calif., and Lora Belle Alavazo, Marysville,
Calif.; a son, Dennis Ponder, Lost Lake, Calif.; seven brothers and sisters, Lizzie Norton,
Harrison, Ark., , Lucy Glasscock, Winslow, Ark., Fred Ponder, Wesley, Ark., Faye
Cooksey, Floral, Ark., Odie Glasscock, Springdale, Ark., Edd Ponder, Ava, and Delphia
Cox, Chadwick; three stepchildren, Charlie Rogers, Will Gene Rogers, and Ada Moody;
twenty grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nephew
and nieces. He was preceded in death by: His parents; two sons; three brothers; and two
sisters. Services were held Friday, Jan. 12, 1996 at the First Baptist Church in Chadwick,
with the Rev. David Owings officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Ponder, Mildred Armina (Newberry) Rogers 26 Jul 1918 - 24 Jul 2002 CCH-N 31
Jul 2002
[Note: Daughter of Walter Columbus & Mattie (Blakey) Newberry; married first Charles
L. Rogers 18 Jun 1909 - 30 Jun 1984; married second Elbert William Ponder 4 Jul 1907 8 Jan 1996 - tombstones under both Rogers and Ponder]
Mildred Armina (Rogers) Ponder, 83, Chadwick, passed away July 24, 2002, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 26, 1918, in Chadwick, the daughter of
Walter Columbus Newberry and Mattie Blakey Newberry. She was a homemaker, and
worked for the Chadwick school system and also for Green Thumb. She was a member of
the Chadwick Baptist Church. Survivors include two children and their spouses, Will
Gene and Joan Rogers, Bruner, and Ada Mae and Charles Moody, Chadwick; a daughterin-law, Wanda Rogers, Spokane; four grandchildren, Judy, Michelle, Patrick and Cody;
three step grandchildren, Don, Chuck and Ed; a great-grandchild; three step-greatgrandchildren; a brother, Roy Newberry, Seymour; nieces; nephews; and cousins. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Charley Rogers; her second
husband, Elbert Ponder; a son, Charles Rogers; two sisters; and three brothers. Funeral
services were July 27, in Chadwick Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Gann officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Chadwick First
Baptist Church.
Poor, Wesson Brian 15 Sep 1961 - 10 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: Son of Dean & Judy (Gardner) Poor]
Wesson Brian Poor, 29, Ozark, died Saturday, Nov. 10. He was born Sept. 15,
1961 in Branson. He had been employed by area restaurants. He was preceded in death
by his mother, Judy Gardner Poor. Survivors include his father, Dean Poor; a sister and
her husband, DeAnna and Jerry Earls, Springfield; two brothers, Bobby Dean and Beau
Poor; a grandmother, Neva Boucher, Branson; and a grandfather, Ira Poor, Branson.
Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Conrad
Kitchell officiating. Cremation followed,
Pope, Anna Martha (Merritt)
6 Aug 1879 - 8 Jun 1962
CCR 14 Jun 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Wilson & Mary (Collier) Merritt; married Jesse Grant Pope 1871 1960]
Mrs. Anna M. Pope, 82, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, June 8, in the Aurora
Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Clever community, Mrs. Pope was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Eddie Pope and
Wayne Pope of Springfield and Oron Pope of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs. Vivian Green of
Aurora, Mrs. Mary Lou Lane of Centralia, Mrs. Maxine Lehman of Clever and Mrs.
Gertha Hilterbrand, Springfield; a brother, Jeff Merritt of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Lydia
Sullivan of Aurora; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services were at 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Delaware Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis and the Rev. Hubert
Lines officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Pope, David Clarence

23 Apr 1888 - Feb 191967

CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1

[Note: Son of Samuel & Adaline (Routh) Pope; married Myrtle Elizabeth Davis 1888 1968]
David Clarence Pope, 78, of Clever, died in St. John’s Hospital at 2 p.m. Sunday,
where he had been a patient three days. Mr. Pope, a retired farmer, was a lifelong
resident of Christian County. Survivors are his wife, Myrtle; three sons, L. W. of Clever,
Harold S. of Republic, Joe of Naches, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Roxie Hays, Clever,
Mrs. Jackie Little, Clever, Mrs. Alma Craig, Springfield, and Mrs. Leta Selk, Long
Beach, Calif. Also surviving are seven sisters, Mrs. Myrtle King and Mrs. Geneva Little,
both of Clever, Mrs. Flossie Gardner, Springfield, Mrs. Lois Maness, Republic, Mrs. Eula
Young, Billings, Mrs. Rosa Sanford, Springfield, and Mrs. Agnes Hunt, Nixa; and one
brother, Jess Pope of Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever
Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock and the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. (Christian County
Republican – 16 February 1967)
AND
Pope, David Clarence
23 Apr 1888 - Feb 191967
CCR 16 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services for David Clarence Pope, 78, Clever were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock and the Rev. Wayne Jones
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr.
Pope died at 2 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a
patient three days. In addition to survivors listed previously, he is survived by 19
grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1967 in the margin and there was no other clipping listing survivors.
Pope, Edward W. “Eddie” 25 Mar 1907 - 11 Nov 1972
Funeral services for Eddie Pope, 65, of 733 South New, will be at 1 p.m. Monday
at the Klinger Chapel with the Rev. Lewis Mead officiating. Burial will be in the
Delaware Cemetery in Nixa. Mr. Pope died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital
after a six-week illness. An employee of the Ozark Motor and Supply Company for more
than 30 years, Mr. Pope was a member of the Gate of the Temple Lodge and the Abou
Ben Adhem Shrine. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; one brother, Wayne L. of
Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Gertha Hilterbrand, of Springfield, Mrs. Vivian Green, of
Aurora, Mrs. Mary Lane, of Centralia, and Mrs. Maxine Lehman of Clever. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive
friends at the funeral home from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Pope, Harold “Sonny”
23 Oct 1922 - 20 Feb 1969
Harold “Sonny” Pope, 46, of Republic, died at 8:15 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. A native of Clever, Mr. Pope is survived by his
wife, Frankie; a daughter, Mrs. Sue Page, Republic; a son, Kenneth Lee, Republic; and
two brothers, Lloyd, Clever and Leo, Natchez, Wash. Other survivors include four sisters,
Mrs. Roxie Hayes and Mrs. Jackie Little, both of Clever, Mrs. Alma Craig, Springfield
and Mrs. Lena Selk, Long Beach, Calif. Arrangements are under direction of Cantrell of
Republic.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a hand-written date
of 1968 in the margin.
Pope, Jesse Grant
Mar 1871 - 11 Apr 1960
CCR 28 Apr 1960 p 4
[Note: son of David W. & Lucretia (Martin) Pope]
Funeral services for Jesse Grant Pope, 89, who died Monday, April 11, at his
home in Clever were held April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Delaware Church with the Revs. R.
W. Forbis and Byron Clark officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Pope was converted in his twenties at the
Delaware Methodist Church. He was a lifelong resident of the Clever community. On
January 26, 1896, he was united in marriage to Martha Ann Merritt and to this union 13
children were born. Mr. Pope was preceded in death by three sons and four daughters,
Jessie and Stella in infancy, Harold and Letha at the age of 10 years, Carl at the age of 24
years and Grant on December 5, 1957. Survivors include his wife, Mr. Martha Ann Pope
of the home; three sons, Eddie Wayne and Oron Pope, all of Springfield, Mo; four
daughters, Mrs. Vivian Green of Aurora, Mrs. Mary Lou Lane of Centralia, Mo, Mrs.
Maxine Lehman of Clever and Mrs. Gertha Hilterbrand of Springfield; 17 grandchildren
and 23 great grandchildren.
Pope, Lloyd “Josh” Wade 23 Jul 1908 - 28 Jun 2001
Mr. Lloyd “Josh” Wade Pope 92, Clever, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, June 28,
2001, in Sonshine Manor, Republic. He was born July 23, 1908, in Clever, Mo., the son
of David Clarence and Myrtle Elizabeth (Davis) Pope. He was united in marriage to Opal
Mary (Robertson) Pope on September 10, 1927. She preceded him in death on June 5,
1990. Josh served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member
of the Clever United Methodist Church, the Solomon Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree, and
the Scottish Rites, Joplin. Josh had the distinction of being the oldest living retiree from
the Federal Medical Center in Springfield. Others preceding him death were two sisters,
Roxie Hays and Alma Craig; and two brothers, Joe Pope and Sonny Pope. He is survived
by two sisters, Jackie Little, and Leta Selk, both of Clever and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2001 in Clever United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Dennis Bawling officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery,
Clever under direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever.
Pope, Markel Lynne 25 Jul 1951 - 19 Mar 2005 SN-L 22 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Leo & Dorothy (Martin) Pope; married 18 Nov 1989 Lora Wade]
Markel Lynne Pope, age 53, of Clever, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2005, in
his home. He was born July 25, 1951, in Springfield, the son of Leo and Dorothy
(Martin) Pope. On November 18, 1989, he married Lora Wade. Markel was a home
builder and finish carpenter. He enjoyed sporting clays, pistol shooting and hunting.
Markel took great interest in his gun collection. He enjoyed working on his farm and
spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Leo and
Dorothy Pope, Nixa; his wife, Lora, Clever; two daughters, Dabney Whatley and
husband, T.J., Ozark, and Breann Straw and husband, Wes, Clearwater, Fla.; a grandson,
Ethan Whatley; a sister, Carla Gardner, Fremont Hills; two nieces, Brooke Gardner and
Tonya Murfin and husband, Randy; and a nephew, Erin Gardner and wife, Emily.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Pastor Terry Kendrick and Dr. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will
be in McConnell Cemetery. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Pope, Mary Ellen (Faught)
1884 - 21 Apr 1969 CCR 1 May 1969 p8
[Note: probably the “Ella” Faught born Mar 1884 to James & Lucinda (Maynard) Faught;
married Emery Jefferson Pope 21 Oct 1900
Mrs. Mary Ellen Pope, 85, of Springfield, died at 3:25 a.m. Monday, April 21, in
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gladys Pruitt, Omaha, Ark. Mrs. Pope had lived with Mrs.
Pruitt the past nine months. Born in Nixa, Mrs. Pope moved to Springfield in 1918. She
was a member of the Church of God on Kansas Avenue. She is survived by three other
daughters, Mrs. Irene Burgess, Independence, Mrs. Nola Payne, El Monte, Calif., and
Mrs. Erma Porter, Temple City, Calif.; three sons, Emery, Nixa, Chester, Kansas City,
and Paul, Mayflower, Ark.; 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren.
Pope, Myrtle 1888 - 22 Mar 1968
Mrs. Myrtle Pope, 80, Clever, died at 11 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. Mrs. Pope was a native of Christian County. Surviving are four daughters,
Mrs. Roxie Hayes, and Mrs. Jackie Little, both of Clever, Mrs. Alma Craig, 2127 East
Elm, Springfield, and Mrs. Leta Selk, Long Beach, Calif.; three sons, L. W., Clever,
Harold, Republic, and Joe, Naches, Wash.; 18 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. E. L.
DeVore and the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Pope, Myrtle Elizabeth (Davis) Feb 1888 - 22 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of Edward Benton & Victoria Jane (Williams) Davis; married David
Clarence Pope 23 Apr 1888 - 12 Feb 1967]
Mrs. Myrtle Pope. 80, Clever, died at 11 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital.
Springfield. Mrs. Pope was a native of Christian County. Surviving are four daughters,
Mrs. Roxie Hayes and Mrs. Jackie Little, both of Clever, Mrs. Alma Crain, Springfield
and Mrs. Leta Selk, Long Beach, Calif.; three sons, L. W., Clever, Harold, Republic and
Joe, Naches, Wash,; 18 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. W. L. Devore and the
Rev. Wayne Jones officiating, Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Pope, Opal Mary (Robertson) 5 Aug 1904 - 5 Jun 1990
Funeral services for Opal M. Pope, 85, of Clever, will be held today (Thursday),
June 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clever United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Lee
officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever.
Mrs. Pope died Tuesday at 6:15 a.m. in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield.
She was a retired schoolteacher of the Springfield School System and a member of the
Clever United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd (Josh); two

sisters, Ethel Adams, Springfield, and Vernel Deheily, Wiggins, Mississippi. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Clever United Methodist Church.
Funeral Card: OPAL Mary POPE Aug. 5, 1904-June 5, 1990 SERVICES HELD
Clever United Methodist Church June 7, 1990 at 1:30 P.M. OFFICIATING Rev. James
Lee ESCORTS Kenny Pope, Steve Craig, Dick Sullivan, Sam Page, Bob Hays, Bud
Hays, Lindsie Gardner HONORARY Ottis Hanafin, Willard Little, Charles Little, Dan
Page, Jeff Page, Ron Stevens, Harold Mooneyham MUSIC Nadiene Gold Joe Nelson
FINAL RESTING PLACE Delaware Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES.
Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Pope, Oren Ellis
26 Feb 1897 - 31 Dec 1967 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: Son of Jesse G. & Anna (Merritt) Pope; married Tressie Payne 1896 - 1937;
tombstone spells name Oron and gives 1968 deathdate]
Oren Ellis Pope, 70, Nixa, died at 8:00 a.m. Sunday in the State Sanatorium at Mt.
Vernon where he had been a patient two days. Mr. Pope is survived by three sons,
Wallace, state of California, Willis, Phoenix, Ariz., and James, 4035 West Division,
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Durbin, Kansas City, and Mrs. Helen Regan,
Kansas City; and two brothers, Eddie and Wayne, both of Springfield. Other survivors
include four sisters, Mrs. Gertha Hilterbrand, Springfield, Mrs. Maxine Lehman, Clever,
and Mrs. Mary Lane, Centralia, Mo. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Earl Smith officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery near Billings. Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner
has a handwritten date of 31 December 1967 in the margin.
Pope, Robert Grant 1904 - 5 Dec 1957 CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5
Funeral services for Robert Grant Pope, 53 of near Aurora, who died Thursday,
Dec 5 were held Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Church with Rev, Lewis
Mead officiating. Bural was in the Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A salesman at Tulsa, Okla for several years, he had recently made his
home with a sister, Mrs. Raymond Green of Aurora. He was a member of the
Presbyterian Church. Survivors, in addition to Mrs. Green include one son, Ralph Pope of
Cocoffeyville, Kan., one granddaughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Pope of Clever,
Three brothers, Eddie, Wayne and Oren Pope, all of Springfield, three sisters, Mrs. Mary
Lou Lane of Centralia, Mo, Mrs. Maxine Lehman of Clever and Mrs. Gertrude
Hilterbrand of Springfield, 16 nieces and nephews.
Popejoy, Anna Mae (Blevins) 25 Feb 1932 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Clell & Nora Ellen (Mills) Blevins; married Bill Popejoy]
AND
Blevins, Nora Ellen (Mills) 17 Jul 1913 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oliver L. & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married Clell Blevins 10 Apr
1905 - 30 May 1967]
AND
Mills, Leslie Eugene 19 Mar 1915 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Oliver L. & Mae Alta (Rice) Mills; married Edna Jenkins]
Funerals Held for Three Victims of Two-truck Crash at Texarkana

Double funerals were held Tuesday for two of three Springfield residents who
died in a two-truck smashup near Texarkana, Tex. Saturday. The victims were Mrs. Nora
Ellen Blevins, 56; her daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Popejoy, 37, and Mrs. Blevins’ brother,
Leslie Eugene Mills, 54. Texas State police reported a pickup truck driven by Mills was
traveling south on U. S. 265 at Omaha, Tex. about 1 p.m. when it apparently passed a
stop sign at a road junction and pulled into the path of a truck driven by Curtis Cope,
Texarkana. Mrs. Popejoy’s daughter, Jill, 8, suffered severe head injuries and was taken
to a Dallas hospital in critical condition, Cope, 43, was in admitted to a Naples, Texas
hospital and is reported in fair condition. Mrs. Popejoy and her husband, Bill, were in the
process of moving to Lone Star, Tex. and were being assisted by her mother and uncle,
according to relatives. Mrs. Blevins, a Springfield resident 35 years, was a member of
Bellview Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Booth,
Springfield and Miss Karen Blevins of the home; her father, O. L. Mills, Springfield;
three brothers, Leroy Mills, Ernest Mills and Fred Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Howard
Arthur, all of Springfield. Mrs. Popejoy, also a member of Bellview Baptist Church, had
lived in Springfield most of her life. In addition to her husband and daughter, she is
survived by a son, Keith, with the U. S. Army at Fort Lewis, Wash. and two sisters, Mrs.
Booth and Miss Blevins. Double services for the two women were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Gilbert Thomas officiating,. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery near Ozark. Services for Mr. Mills were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Charles M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery near Ozark. In addition to his father, three brothers and sister, Mr. Mills is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Joyce Chastain, Ozark; a son, Dean, Branson, and two
grandchildren.
Popejoy, Doris M. (Thomas) 23 Jan 1928 - 30 Mar 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of L.A. & ? (?) Thomas; married Rev. Bill Popejoy 16 Jun 1928 - Feb
1978; SSDI gives residence as San Diego, CA]
Doris M, Popejoy, 60, of Springfield, died at 10 p.m. March 30 at Maranatha
Manor after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Popejoy were held Saturday in the Northside
Assembly of God Church, with the Revs. Rolland Hastie, A.G. Blackard and Philip
Wannenmacher officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the
direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Mrs. Popejoy was a member of the
Northside Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev.
Bill Popejoy, and a grandson, Adam Popejoy. Her survivors include a son, Ward, Platte
City; a daughter, Rebekah Heiman, Kansas City; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Thomas,
Springfield; two sisters, JoAnn Bills, Springfield, and Jane Thomas, Nixa; a brother, Rev.
R.H. Thomas, Springfield; two granddaughters and a grandson.
Porter, A. L. 31 Jan 1872 - 4 Sep 1947 CCR 18 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Son of William & Margaret E. (Elliott) Porter; married 18 Dec 1892 Lizzie King;
married 14 Feb 1899 Amanda Comstock]
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 8, in the Howe-Hulston Funeral Chapel
at Lebanon, Ore., for A.L. Porter, 74, retired Lebanon paper mill employee, who died at
Albany, Ore., on Sept. 4. Burial was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery at Albany with I.O.O.F.
graveside services. Mr. Porter was born Jan. 31, 1873, in Grayson county, Va. but had

lived at Albany for the past 30 years, working for 20 years at the Crown-Zellerbach paper
mill. Surviving besides the widow are three daughters, Mrs. Mamie Jay of Springfield,
Mo., Mrs. Letha Seals of Ontario, Calif., and Mrs. Margaret Willis of Portland, Ore.; one
son, Robert Lyle, of Washington; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Della Holbrook; two brothers, J.A.
Porter of Ozark, Mo., and J.D. Porter of Pasco, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Kate Melton of
Ozark; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.--Albany, Ore., Democrat &
Herald.
Porter, Alma (Baird) 28 Nov 1897 - 14 Oct 1990 NN-E 25 Oct 1990
[Note: Daughter of George & Mary Baird; married Gene G. Porter 31 Jul 1894 - 4 Jul
1948]
Alma Porter, 92, Ozark, died Monday, Oct. 14, 1990, in Springfield General
Hospital. She was born Nov. 28, 1897, in Linden to George and Mary Baird. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Gene; three brothers, Ray, Pete and Hershel; and a
twin sister, Alfa. She is survived by a brother, Clell Baird, Brush, Colo.; several nieces,
nephews and cousins. Graveside services were Thursday, Oct. 18, in Jones-Chastain
Cemetery, Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was under the direction
of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Porter, Amanda Jane (Abney) 20 Feb 1884 - 28 Sep 1958CCR 2 Oct 1958 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Amanda Jane Porter, 74, who died suddenly Sunday
night at her home in Rogersville, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Spring Hill Church
with Rev, Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a member of the Rogersville Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, Ray Porter of Turlock, Calif. Floyd Porter of the state of
Washington, and Taylor Porter of Golden City; four daughters, Mrs. Lula Green and Mrs.
Viola Adams of Ozark, Mrs. Mary Horton of Rogersville and Mrs. Juanita Adams of
Washington; two brothers, Charles Abney of Ozark and James Abney of Modesto, Calif;
a sister, Mrs. Rebecca Montgomery of Washington; 20 grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Porter, Camet 1901 - Nov 1951 CCR 15 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of Milton & ? (?) Porter]
Relatives in Ozark received word last Thursday of the death of Camet Porter, 50,
at his home in Springfield, CO. He was the son of Mrs. Milton Porter and the late Milton
Porter, former residents of the Ozark community. Mr. Porter was a car dealer in the
Colorado city. Surviving are his wife and four children and his mother Mrs. Milton
Porter, all of Springfield.
Porter, Clell David 27 Oct 1905 - 29 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Mary Lenore Spiess]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Clell David Porter, 71, Route 2, Rogersville, were
at 2 p.m. Monday at Adams Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Porter died at noon Friday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness. He was a stock and grain farmer, and a member of
the Ozark First Baptist Church. He was a lifelong resident of Green and Christian

Counties. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lenore of the home; a son, David, Route 2,
Ozark; his step-mother, Mrs. Clara Porter, Alexandria, Va.,.; a sister, Mrs. Leola
Fredrick, Alexandria, Va.; two brothers, Ward of Ozark and Neil of Silver Springs, Md.;
four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
AND
Porter, Clell David 27 Oct 1905 - 29 Apr 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p14
We would personally like to thank all our friends and neighbors for all the food,
Flowers, cards, Calls, and acts of kindness shown us, do to the loss of our loved one. We
will always be grateful for all the kind thoughts and deeds. May God bless all of you.
The Family of Clell D. Porter.
Porter, Edna Marie (Scott) 19 Jan 1916 - 5 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: Daughter of Edward T. & Marie Scott; married Paul L. Porter 8 Dec 1909 - 3 Dec
1998]
Edna Marie Porter, 72, of Ash Grove, died at 6:33 a.m. July 5 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Porter were
held July 7 in the Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove. Burial was in Rock Prairie
Cemetery, Halltown. A homemaker and native of Strafford, Mrs. Porter was a longtime
resident of the Halltown and Ash Grove areas. She and her husband were privileged to
share 52 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward T. Scott,
and three brothers, Max, Bob, and Jackie Scott. Mrs. Porter's survivors include her
husband, Paul L.; her mother, Marie Scott, Springfield; three brothers, Lester P. Scott,
Springfield, Earl E. Scott, Ozark, and Donald L. Scott, Shreveport; Louisiana; and four
sisters, Norma Jean Woolley, Greenfield, Mary Auberry, Ozark, Martha Corn,
Springfield, and Virginia Hitchcock, Houston, Texas.
Porter, Gene G. 31 Jul 1894 - 6 Jul 1948 CCR 8 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of George & Elizabeth (Trent) Porter; married Alma J. Baird]
Gene Porter was born in Grayson county, Va., on July 31, 1894, and passed away
on July 6, 1948, at his home in Ozark, Mo. He moved with his family to Christian county
when he was six years old and grew to manhood in this community. He was united in
marriage on Feb. 16, 1921, to Miss Alma Baird in Ozark and soon afterward moved to
Adena, Colo., where they homesteaded a ranch and lived until ill health forced him to
retire. They returned to Ozark to make their home in 1945. while living in Adena, he was
converted and united with the Adena Community church. He was a veteran of World War
I. Surviving are his wife, Alma; two brothers, Holman and Sebert Porter, both of Fort
Morgan, Colo.; two sisters, Mrs. Cleo Tennis of Nixa and Mrs. Leota Tennis of Ozark; a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at
the Chaffin Funeral chapel by Rev. Roscoe Harding. Burial was in the Chastain cemetery
under direction of Chaffin.
Porter, Ida (Smith) 26 Jan 1907 - 2 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of George & Martha (Day) Smith; married 1925 Floyd Porter 18 Dec
1905 - Jan 1971]
Ida Porter, 84, Rogersville, died Tuesday, April 2, 1991, at Springfield
Community Hospital, after a long illness. She was born Jan. 26, 1907, in Webster

County, to George and Martha Day Smith. She was a member of the West Finley Baptist
Church. In 1925, she was married to Floyd Porter, who preceded her in death in 1971.
Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Wilma Barton, in 1984. Survivors include
three daughters, Mildred Setser, Independence, Alice Smith, Rogersville, and Opal
Bowers, Springfield; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Amy Dalton,
Rogersville. Services were held Friday at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Burial was in the West Finley Cemetery, Fordland, with the Rev. Luke Caldwell
officiating.
Porter, James A. “Eck”
5 Aug 1875 - 13 May 1954 CCR 20 May 1954 p4
James A. “Eck” Porter, 78, a farmer and stockman, died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday,
May 13 at his home south of Ozark. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at one
o’clock in the Chaffin Chapel with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the Porter
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home and pallbearers were Leland
Melton, Dale Melton, Elmer Hilton, Gilbert Hutchinson, Clell Porter and David Porter.
Mr. Porter, a longtime resident of the Ozark community, was born in Grayson County,
Ky. and came her with his parents at the age of six years. He was a member of the Ozark
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; three daughters, Mrs. L. D. Fulton of
Mt. Vernon, Mo., Mrs. Velto Jones of West Plains, and Mrs. Joe Penner of Ozark; a
brother, J. D. Porter of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Ed Melton of Ozark; and eight
grandchildren. Two daughters preceded him in death, Anna Mae at the age of three and
Mildred in infancy.
Porter, Janice Alline (Brooks) 23 Feb 1947 - 2 Sep 2003 SN-L 4 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Coy & Alline (Clevenger) Brooks; married 25 Oct 1963 Jerry Dale
"Squint" Porter]
Janice Alline Porter, 56, of Rogersville, passed away at 7:01 p.m. Tuesday,
September 2, 2003 at Cox South. Janice was born on February 23, 1947, in Fordland to
Coy and Alline Clevenger Brooks. She is of the Baptist faith and was a graduate of
Fordland High School Class of 1964. Janice was united in marriage to Jerry Dale
"Squint" Porter on October 25, 1963. Surviving are her husband, Jerry Squint Porter of
the home; her mother, Alline Brooks of Fordland; four sons, Terry Porter and wife
Michell of Ozark, Timothy Porter of Fordland, Michael Porter and wife Diana of Fort
Worth, Texas, and Gregory Porter and wife Jennifer of Ozark; one daughter, Pamela
Hintz and husband Dan of Fordland; one brother, Coy Brooks Jr. and wife Barbara of
Springfield; one sister, Judith Haynes and husband Ronnie of Fordland; 11 grandchildren;
several other relatives; and many close friends. Graveside services will be a t1 p.m.
Friday, September 5, 2003, at White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
today in PrestonMarsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Memorials may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Porter, John D.
12 Jan 1883 - 23 May 1959 CCR 28 May 1959 p4
Funeral services for John D. Porter , 76, of 220 State Street, Springfield, who died
at noon Saturday in St. John’s Hospital following a lengthy illness were held Monday
afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A former resident of Ozark,

he was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Clell
Porter of route 2, Rogersville, Ward Porter of route 7, Springfield and Neal Porter of
Silver Springs, Md. a daughter., Mrs. Leola Frederick of Alexandria, Va., a sister, Mrs.
Kate Melton of Ozark, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Porter, Louisa (Adams) 16 Jan 1881 - 22 Jan 1965
CCR 28 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Dau of & Louisa Jane ( ) Adams; married Barry E. Porter 13 Nov 1898]
Mrs. Louisa Porter, 84, life long resident of the Ozark community, died Friday
morning in Springfield Baptist Hospital, where she had been a patient two days. Mrs.
Porter was the wife of the late Berry E. Porter and a member of the First Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Clevenger, Denver, Mrs. Elsie Hilton, Ozark
and Mrs. Dorothy Rathbun, Sparta; three grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Rainey,
Ozark and Mrs. Naomi Farrar, Leavenworth, Kan.; a brother, Jim Adams, Ozark; and a
half-brother, Linville Adams, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Harris Chapel at Ozark. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Porter, Mary Lenore (Spiess) 6 Sep 1906 - 12 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
Mary Lenore Porter Mary Lenore Porter, 94, Rogersville, passed away Thursday,
April 12, 2001 in Christian Health Care East, Springfield. She was born Sept. 6, 1906 in
Ozark, the daughter of August and Eunice (Beal) Spiess. She was a 1924 graduate of
Ozark High School. On Dec. 4, 1926 she and Clell David Porter were married. Mrs.
Porter was a member of Mentor Baptist Church. She had attended there for 60, and had
served as a pianist and sang in the choir. She was also a member of the Extension Club
and Palace Garden Club. She enjoyed traveling until recently. She was preceded in death
by her husband in 1977, her parents, a sister Ganice Lawson and a brother, Wallace
Spiess. Survivors include a son, David Porter and his wife Sue, Nixa; three
grandchildren, Kathy Wagaman and her husband John, Fremont Hills, Kelly Porter,
Springfield, John Porter and his wide Rebecca, Springfield; five great grandchildren,
Lauren, Timothy, and Thomas Wagaman and Karyn and Mary Beth Porter. Funeral
services were April 7, 2001 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Ron Long
and Reverend Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery,
Ozark.
Porter, Neil A. 6 Sep 1914 - 2 Oct 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Son of J. D. & Clara H. Porter; married Lillian Z.]
On Sunday, October 2, 1977, Neil A. Porter, of Silver Spring, Maryland, beloved
husband of Lillian Z. Porter, son of Clara Porter of Alexandria, Va., father of Capt. Paul
D. Porter of Missouri, Carl A., Dean W. and John A. Porter of Silver spring, Maryland;
brother of Ward Porter of Ozark, Mo and Leola Frederick of Alexandria, Va. Friends
may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring,
Maryland where services will be held on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:00 noon. Interment
will be at Parklawn Cemetery. Expressions of Sympathy may be made in the form of
contributions to the Bonnie Blink Masonic Home or the American Heart Association.
Porter, Nora Ethel (Campbell) 28 Oct 1890 - 24 Sep 1963 CCR 26 Sep 1963
[Note: married James A. “Eck” Porter 5 Aug 1875 - 13 May 1954]

Mrs. Ethel Porter, 72, a longtime resident of this community, died at 11:40 p.m.
Tuesday in the Baptist Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Porter, who moved to Ozark in 1913,
was a member of the First Baptist Church here and the Hopedale Extension Club.
Surviving are a son, George Carroll, of Paul’s Valley, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs.
Juanita Fulton, Mt. Vernon, Mrs. Almeta Jones, Columbia, and Mrs. Ruth Penner, Ozark;
two brothers, Lon Campbell, Sulphur, Okla., and Hobson Campbell, Tulare, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. George Lucas, and Mrs. Archie Gentry, both of Sulphur, Okla.; and nine
grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Harris Chapel with the Revs. William T. White and Ivan L. Coyle officiating. Burial will
be in Porter Cemetery.
Porter, Rex
1920 - 21 Jan 1958 CCR 30 Jan 1958 p4
Relatives here received word last Friday morning that Rex Porter, about 37, of
Turlock, Calif, formerly of Chadwick, was found shot to death in his car Thursday. He
had been missing since Tuesday. He was an employee of a lumber company in Turlock.
Mr. Porter was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Porter who moved from Chadwick to
Turlock several years ago. The mother is in the hospital seriously ill from shock.
Relatives here include his grandmother, Mrs. Janie Porter of Rogersville and an aunt,
Mrs. Ollie Green of Sparta.
Porter, Rue 1890 - 25 Aug 1967 CCR 31 Aug 1967 p1
Rue Porter, 77, Neosho, a Church of Christ minister 57 years and former member
of the Arkansas legislature, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday in a nursing home in Webb City. Mr.
Porter preached in 46 states and throughout southwest Missouri. For many years, he
served ad editor of the Christian Worker in Wichita, Kan. A native of Boone County,
Ark., he is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Coy, Nashville, Tenn.. and Vonne,
Memphis, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Noline Ricketts, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Neosho Church of
Christ with Sterl Watson and Don Deffenbaugh officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Porter, William M. 15 Feb 1873 - 10 Aug 1954 CCR 19 Aug 1954 p1
Funeral services for William Porter, 81, who died Tuesday morning August 10, at
his home after a lingering illness, were held Friday, August 13, at 2:30 p.m. in the
Springhill Baptist Church with the Rev Roy Shipman officiating, Burial was in Springhill
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark. He became a member of
the Mt. Zion Church at an early age, and was a member of the Springhill Church at the
time of his death, Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Amanda Jane Porter of the home;
three sons, Ray of Turlock, Calif; Taylor of Golden City, Mo. and Floyd of Dallasport,
Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Viola Adams and Mrs. Juanita Adams of Ridgefield, Wash.,
Mrs. Mary Horton of Rogersville and Mrs. Lula Green of Sparta; 19 grandchildren; five
great grandchildren and two sisters, Mary Porter and Mrs. Lillie Grider of Jefferson City.
Portnoff, Loraine "Lari" (Tatum) Clark 19 Jan 1922 - 1 Feb 2007 SN-L 3 Feb 2007 &
CCH-N 7 Feb 2007

[Note: Daughter of William A. & Grace (Ferguson) Tatum; married Lee Clark; married
Larry Portnoff]
Loraine "Lari" Tatum Portnoff, 85, of Nixa, went home to be with the Lord on
Thursday, February 1, 2007, at 12:23 p.m. in the Nixa Christian Health Care, where she
resided. Lari was born in Springfield, Mo., on January 19, 1922, to William A. Tatum
and Grace Ferguson Tatum. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers,
Rev. Eural Tatum, Tulsa, Okla., Robert Tatum, Muskogee, Okla., and Richard Tatum,
Springfield, Mo. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Schmidly, of Mt. Vernon, Mo.;
three sisters, Helen Ramsey, Springfield, Mo., Kathryn Presley, Republic, Mo., and Sarah
Dameron, Nixa, Mo.; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Lari graduated
from Senior (Central) High School, Springfield, Mo., in 1940. Being an avid bowler, she
was later made President of the Women's Bowling Association. In her later years, Lari
went to work for Wal-Mart. Lari was a member of Calvary Temple Assembly of God for
many years. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She
will be missed by everyone. Donations may be made to Nixa Christian Health Care.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 5, 2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, February 4, 2007, in the funeral home.
AND
Portnoff, Loraine "Lari" (Tatum) Clark 19 Jan 1922 - 1 Feb 2007 CCH-N 7 Feb 2007
Loraine "Lari" Tatum Portnoff, 85, of Nixa, went home to be with the Lord on
Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at 12:23 p.m., at the Nixa Christian Health Care where she
resided. Lari was born in Springfield on Jan. 18, 1922, to William A. Tatum and Grace
Ferguson Tatum. She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Rev. Eural
Tatum, Tulsa, Okla., Robert Tatum, Muskogee, Okla., and Richard Tatum, Springfield.
She is survived by her loving daughter, Carol Schmidly and husband Bill of Mt. Vernon;
three sisters, Helen Ramsey and husband Ralph, Springfield, Kathryn Presley, Republic,
and Sarah Dameron, Nixa; and two special sisters-in-law, Pauline Tatum, Bixby, Okla.,
and Beverly Tatum, Springfield; two grandchildren, Scott Schmidly D.D.S. and wife
Rose R.D.H., Ozark, and Kim Perry, R.D.H. and husband Jeff, Nixa; four greatgrandchildren, Dustin and Ellie Schmidly, Ozark, and Spencer and Paige Perry, Nixa.Lari
graduated from Senior (Central) High School in Springfield in 1940. She married Lee
Clark and they moved to Chicago, Ill. To this union, a daughter, Carol, was born. A
number of years later she moved to Joplin where she remarried Larry Portnoff. She
worked in Joplin at Purkett Mfg. until she and Larry moved to Springfield. Being an avid
bowler, she was later made president of the Women's Bowling Association after being a
board member for some time. In her later years, Lari went to work for Wal-Mart (south
Campbell) until her health began to fail. Lari was a member of Calvary Temple
Assembly of God for many years. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and
a host of friends. She will be missed by everyone. Services were at Greenlawn North on
Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, at 1 p.m. Visitation was on Feb. 4 at Greenlawn North from 2 to 4
p.m.
Donations may be made to Nixa Christian Health Care.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Postma, Henry 1 Feb 1917 - 7 Nov 2004 SN-L 9 Nov 2004

Henry Postma, 87, Billings, Mo., passed from this life Nov. 7, 2004, in Cox South
hospital. The son of Peter and Jessica Postma, he was born Feb. 1, 1917, in Maywood, Ill.
Henry was a retired farmer and member of Wesley United Methodist Church. He is
survived by three daughters, Sharon Landwer, Billings, Mo., Phyllis Moore, Eugene,
Ore., and Jean Desmarais, Inverness, Fla.; two sisters, Gertrude Gorter and Margaret
Edema, both of Bradenton, Fla.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a
very special friend, Emily Ulrich, Republic, Mo. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 10, 2004, in the Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. William Moore
officiating. Burial will be in Rivermonte Cemetery. Visitation is today from 5 to 7:30
p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield. Memorials are suggested to
The American Cancer Society, Hope Lodge Center, 4215 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO
63108.
Potter, Charley 22 Jul 1887 - 10 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: married Mary E.]
Funeral services for Charley Potter, 83, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Marsh Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin and the Rev. Claude McMullin
officiating. Burial was in Dadeville Masonic Cemetery with military rites at the grave.
Mr. Potter, a retired farmer and stockman, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a veteran of World War I and was a
member of the Baptist Church, A Resident of the Rogersville community 11 years, he
lived most of his life near Everton. Survivors are his wife, Mary E.; a son, Carol A.
Potter, Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs. Kay Smith, Ozark; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Eula H.
Bauer, San Leandro, Calif.; four grandchildren and three step grandchildren.
Potter, George W. 1873 - 27 Dec 1955 CCR 5 Jan 1956 p1
Mrs. Angie Reed and Mrs. Agnes Forgey have received word of the death on
December 27 of their uncle, George W. Potter, 82, of Los Angeles, Calif.. Entombment
was in the Mausoleum of the Golden West at Inglewood, Calif.
Potter, Lula May (Young) 21 Aug 1872 - 12 May 1957 CCR 23 May 1957 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula May Potter, 84 of route 2, Rogersville, who died
Sunday afternoon at the home of a son, Ralph Potter, route 2, Rogersville were held at 2
p.m., Wednesday at the Smyrna Baptist Church, seven miles southwest of Rogersville
with the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was in the Pembina Cemetery. Grandsons
served as pallbearers. She is survived by another son Elmer Potter of route 2, Rogerville;
two daughters, Mrs. Alice Chaffin of routhe one, Rogersville; and Mrs. Ethel Wilson of
route 1, Fordland; a brother, Henry Young of Ozark, a sister, Mrs. Ella Allford of
Springfield; 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
Potter, Nolan James 10 Apr 1911 - 5 Apr 1989 NE 13 Apr 1989
[Note: married Agnes Elizabeth]
Nolan James Potter, 77, Nixa, a former Jenkins and Cassville resident, died at
2:21 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after an illness.
Mr. Potter was born April 10, 1911, at Jenkins. He returned to this area in 1971 after
working many years in real estate sales in Washington, D.C. He was a member of a,

Masonic Lodge in Washington and St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Monett. His wife,
Agnes Elizabeth Potter, died in 1981. Survivors include a daughter, Bette Bettens,
Muskegon, Michigan; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass
was held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with the Rev. Bill Huggins
officiating. Burial was in Kenney Cemetery, Jenkins. The rosary was said at 7 p.m.
Thursday at Axley's Culver Chapel in Cassville,
Potter, Opal Jean (Bench) 26 Mar 1930 - 12 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
Opal Jean Potter, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Friday, January 12, 2001 in Cox
Walnut Lawn, Springfield. She was born March 26, 1930 in Rogersville, the daughter of
Harry and Virgie (Stapp) Bench. On July 14, 1951, she and Lyman Leon Potter were
married. Her parents and a son, Tommy Potter, preceded her in death. Survivors include:
Her husband, Lyman Leon Potter, three children, Glenda Cutbirth and her husband,
Kenny, Ozark, Mike Potter and Rick Potter, both of Nixa; two grandchildren, Shelly
Wallin and Jason Cutbirth; two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Haylee Wallin; and three
brothers, Wayne Bench, Rogersville, Sam Bench, Tyron, Oklahoma, and Gary Bench,
Sparta. A graveside service was 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, in Eastlawn Cemetery,
Springfield, with Pastor Kenny Qualls officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia
Society.
Potter, Ralph G. 17 Dec 1904 - 22 Jan 1996
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Ralph G. Potter, age 91, of Nixa, died Monday, Jan. 22 1996, in his home. He was
born Dec. 17, 1904 in the Linden area where he continued to live and farm until moving
to Nixa a few years ago. In 1924 he married Rilla Gann, who preceded him in death in
1991. Mr. Potter was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors include: A son and
a daughter-in-law, Lyman L. and Opal Potter, Nixa; three grandchildren, Mike and Rick
Potter, both of Nixa, and Glenda Cutbirth, Ozark; and two great-grandchildren, Shelly
Wallin and Jason Cutbirth. Funeral services are today, Jan. 24, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will
be in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri.
Potter, Rilla E. (Gann) 20 Nov 1904 – 20 Dec 1991 NN-E 26 Dec 1991
Rilla Potter, 87, Nixa, died Friday evening, Dec. 20, 1991 in her home.She was
born Nov. 20, 1904 in Protem and was the daughter of William and Nancy Bonner Gann.
She married Ralph Potter on March 20, 1924. They operated a farm near Rogersville for
many years before moving to Nixa. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ralph; a son and daughter-in-law, Leon and Opal Potter,
Nixa; three grandchildren, Mike and Rick Potter, both of Nixa, and Glenda Cutbirth,
Ozark; two great-grandchildren, Shelly and Jason Cutbirth; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association.
Potts, Ronald Lee 25 Oct 1949 – 23 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000

Ronald Lee Potts, age 50, Rogersville, died Sunday, January 23, 2000 in an
automobile accident in Polk County. He was born October 25, 1949, in Oxnard,
California, the son of Beryl and Lovinia Potts. Mr. Potts worked as a self employed
mechanic. Survivors include: his mother, Lovinia Kuefner, Springfield, two sisters,
Loretta Speight, Walnut Grove, and Helen White, Weableu; and five brothers, Beryl
Potts, CT, Johnny Potts, Springfield, Eddie Potts, Bolivar, James Potts, CA. and Jessie
Ogden, Muskuta, IL. He was preceded in death by his father. Graveside funeral services
will be held Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at Brush Grove, north of Fairplay, MO.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home Ozark.
Powell, Albert Holton, Sr. 27 Jun 1915 - 10 Jan 2007 SN-L 14 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Charles M. & Lennie (McCauley) Powell, Sr.; married Betty Louise
Mitchell who died 4 Nov 1984]
Albert Holton Powell Sr., 91, Mt. Vernon, born June 27, 1915, in Nixa, Mo., to
the late Charles M. Sr., and Lennie (McCauley) Powell, passed away on January 10,
2007, in the Missouri Veterans Home. Albert proudly served his country in the United
States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was united
in marriage to Betty Louise Mitchell and to this union three children were born. Betty
preceded him in death on November 4, 1984. Albert was a member of First Baptist
Church of Nixa. Survivors include his brother, Edwin J. Powell and wife, Vonda, of
Florida; one daughter, Juanita Carole Thomson, of California; two sons, A.H. "Bud"
Powell Jr., and wife, Eva R., of Kansas, and George P. Powell and wife, Brenda, of
Virginia; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and
numerous other loving relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents, wife Betty and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. on
Tuesday, January 16, 2007, at First Baptist Church of Nixa under the direction of
Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Springfield
National Cemetery with military honors provided. Visitation will be held on Monday,
January 15, 2007, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 4500 S. Lone Pine,
Springfield, MO 65804. Online condolences can be made at www.klingner-cope.com.
Powell, Carol Lee (Hughes) 10 Jan 1943 - 23 Jun 2001
[Note: Daughter of Wendell Rutledge & Eva Mae (Cannon) Hughes; married 21 Jun
1974 Donald Powell]
Carol Lee Powell, 58, Ozark, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Jan. 10, 1943, the daughter of Wendell Rutledge and
Eva Mae Cannon Hughes. She lived throughout her life in Ozark and graduated from
Ozark High School. On June 21, 1974, she and Donald Powell were married. Carol was
always a caring person, offering help whenever needed. She was preceded in death by
her father; two brothers, Jerry and Donnie Hughes; and two grandchildren, Joseph and
Derrick Burns. Survivors include her husband, Donald; her mother, Eva Shipman,
Ozark; her daughter, Janelle Powell, Springfield; two sons, Doug Burns and wife, Amy,
Republic, and Darrell Burns, Ozark; a stepson, Donald Powell and wife, Connie, West
Plains; three brothers, Russell Hughes and wife, Rose, Nixa, Richard Hughes, Halfway,
and Glen Hughes and wife, Rowena, Independence; a sister, Uldine Nimmo and husband,
Paul, Halfway; seven grandchildren, Valerie, Clayton and Shane Burns, Aaron Powell
and Brettaney Alexas and Lakyn Burns; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will

be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Tim May
officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Powell, Charles Eugene 1925 - 6 Jul 2006 SN-L 8 Jul 2006
Mr. Charles Eugene Powell, 81, of Forsyth, Mo., passed away Thurs., July 6,
2006. Funeral services will be held on Sun., July 9 at 3 p.m. in the First Baptist Church of
Forsyth. Burial will be in Snapp Cemetery, Forsyth. Visitation will be in Forsyth
Whelchel Chapel, Forsyth, today, July 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. The family suggests memorials
to First Baptist Church of Forsyth Bldg. Fund, PO Box 74, Forsyth, MO 65653; or
Gideons International, PO Box 1111, Forsyth, MO 65653-1111.
Powell, Edward Harrison 17 Apr 1889 - 15 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
[Note: Son of Ephraim & Clarinda (Adamson) Powell; married Mary Elvira Gimlin 5
Jun 1891 - 14 Oct 1963; married Helen]
NIXA - Services for Edward Harrison Powell, 87, Nixa were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery. Mr. Powell died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday in his Nixa home after a two-month
illness. A native of Stockton, Kan., Mr. Powell moved to Buffalo in 1895 and formerly
resided in Taney County, Ozark and Springfield. He was a mail carrier for the Postal
Services for 30 years. He retired in 1946. Survivors include his wife Helen; two sons,
Clell E. of Cedar Creek and James E. of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Velma
Breshears, Fair Grove, Mrs. Thelma Brooks, Rogersville and Mrs. Barbara Laffoon,
Stover, Mo.; a step son, Clarence Barone, San Jose, Calif; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Peggy O’Neal of Garden Grove, Calif. and Mrs. Bonnie J. Louis. Hunting Beach, Calif.;
26 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren’ two great, great grandchildren and seven step
grandchildren. Mr. Powell was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church near Ozark.
Powell, Lennie Gladys (McCauley) 23 May 1893 - Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of James R. & Edna N. (Miles) McCauley; married Charles Morton
Powell 17 Apr 1889 - May 1975]
Nixa - Funeral services for Mrs. Lennie G. Powell, 80. of Nixa, were held last
Thursday in the Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Ora Short and Larry Stevens
officiating. Burial was in the Ozark City Cemetery. Mrs. Powell died last Sunday Jan. 6
in the Springfield MediCenter after a long illness.
AND
Powell, Lennie Gladys (McCauley) 23 May 1893 - Jan 1974
Mrs. Lennie G. Powell, 80, of Nixa, died at 8:30 p.m. Sunday in the Springfield
Medical Center after a long illness. A lifelong Nixa and Boaz resident, Mrs. Powell was
a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Morton;
five sons, Holton of Nixa, Harold of Shingle Springs, Calif., Russell of Derby, Kan.,
Charles of Pryor, Okla. And Edwin, of Willard; one brother, Orville McCauley of Nixa;
one sister, Mrs. Eula Claussen of Springfield and 15 grandchildren and 15 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in Harris Funeral
Chapel with Rev. Ora Short and Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
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Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Powell, Mary Elvira (Gimlin) 5 Jun 1891 - 14 Oct 1963 CCR 17 Oct 1963
[Note: married Edward Harrison Powell 17 Apr 1889 - 15 Jan 1977]
Mrs. Mary E. Powell, 72, of Nixa, died at 1:05 a.m. Monday in St. John's
Hospital. She had been a resident of Nixa since 1951. She had formerly resided in
Springfield, and was a member of the Church of God. She is survived by her husband,
Edward; three sons, Etsel, El Cajon, Calif., Clell, 1615 East At1antic, Springfield, and
James, Strafford; three daughters, Mrs. Velma Breshears, Fair Grove, Mrs. Thelma
Brooks, Route 2, Rogersville, and Mrs. Barbara Flood, Lebanon; one brother, George
Gimlin, Electric City, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Alta Middleton, Nixa; and 25 grandchildren
and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Powell, Mary F. (Roberts) 17 Aug 1928 - 21 Aug 1990 NN-E 30 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Merla Roberts; married 11 Feb 1949 C. M. "Red" Powell ]
Funeral services for Mary F. Powell, 62, of Pryor, Okla., formerly of Ozark, were
held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Church of Christ, Pryor, Okla. Brother Wayne Robbins
officiated and burial was in the Graham Memorial Cemetery at Pryor, under the direction
of Key Funeral Home. Powell was born Aug. 17, 1928, in Ozark to Earl and Merla
Roberts. She died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1990, in Tulsa, Okla. Powell grew up and attended
school in Ozark. She was married to C.M. "Red" Powell on Feb. 11, 1949. They moved
to Pryor in 1963 where she was a co-owner along with her husband of Pryor Truck and
Tractor until 1975. She then was employed with the Mayes County Federal Credit Union
for the past 10 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her
husband, C.M. "Red" Powell, of the home; two sons, Richard Powell and his wife,
Catherine, Pryor, and Kenneth Powell and his wife, Mary, Springdale, Ark.; two
grandchildren, Valerie and Christopher Powell, Pryor; a brother, James Roberts; a sister,
Helen Gaither; and her mother, Merle Roberts, all of Houston, Texas. She was preceded
in death by her father, Earl G. Roberts. Memorial contributions may be made to "I Can
Cope" cancer support program, Attention: Darla Thompson, Box 344, Pryor, Okla.,
74361.
Powell, Michaela Diane 9 Mar 1994 – 12 Aug 1996 CCH-N 24 Aug 1996
Michaela Diane Powell was born March 9, 1994 in Springfield, MO to Michael
Don and Karen Diane (Barkley) Powell. She passed away August 12, 1996 in Cox
Medical Center South in Springfield, at the age of two years five months and three days.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Donald Williams Powell. Michaela is
survived by her parents, Mike and Kerri of Ozark; one brother, Brandon Powell of the
home; one sister, Brittany Powell of the home; her maternal grandparents, Lawrence and
Marguerite Barkley of Birch Tree, Mo,; her grandmothers, Evelyn Powell in Lenexa, KS
and Jo Powell of Mountain View, Mo; her great-grandmother, Virginia Stapleton of
Mountain View, Mo.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She belonged to the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, with her parents in Springfield, Mo.
Michaela was an exceptionally sweet child. Despite her physical disabilities, she was

always able to communicate her great love for her family and friends. Our little one
touched the hearts of many and will be deeply missed. Free from harm, hurt or care flies
our sweet Michaela fair. No life’s sorrows shall bow her head, where hosts of angels sing
instead. To be held in your heavenly Father’s embrace and gaze upon the Savior's face.
To bask in the warmth of heaven’s light, no more pain, no more fight. Sweet daughter lay
and your burdens down, in the place where only Joy is found. To heaven’s gate they shall
bring, Michaela, earth angel, has taken wing. By Susan Barkley Funeral services were
held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17 at the Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints in
Springfield. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Birch Tree Saturday evening at
6:00 p.m. under the direction of the Duncan Funeral Home of Mountain View.
Powell, Phillip James 13 Aug 1984 - 30 Sep 2000 CCH-N 4 Oct 2000
Phillip James Powell, age 16, of Nixa, died Saturday, September 30, 2000 from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Nixa. He was born August 13, 1984 in
Costa Mesa, California, and was a student in Nixa. Survivors include: His father, Ed
Powell, Nixa; his mother Kelly Powell, Kansas City; a brother, Daniel Ramirez,
Springfield; three sisters, Ryann Ramirez, Kansas City, Amber Lara, San Pedro,
California, and Jayme Mattle, Lomita, California; grandparents, Melvin Powell, Ozark,
and Ruth Powell, Orange, California; a great-grandmother, Velma DeKoster, Ozark;
nieces; nephews; and his close friends who will miss him. A memorial service was held
on Tuesday, October 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Rev. Greg Turner and Rev.
Tom Humphrey officiating.
Powell, Portia Marie (Messer) 20 Dec 1965 – 3 Oct 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
Portia Marie Messer Powell, 25, Ozark, died at 2:27 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 1991,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.She was born Dec. 20, 1965 in Richmond, Va.
She was a hair stylist and had her own hair salon in Nixa.She is survived by her husband,
William Jeffrey Powell, Ozark; a son, William Jeffrey Powell Jr., Ozark; her mother,
Deloris Westberry, Greensboro, N.C.; her father, Bill Messer, Columbus, Ohio; a sister,
Robin Salmms, Hamlin, W. Va.; and her brothers, Richard Messer, Creedmoor, N.C., and
George Westberry, Greensboro, N.C.Services were Monday, Oct. 7, in Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark, with John Alley officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Power, Douglas Preston "Corky" 13 Sep 1943 - 8 Nov 2006 SN-L 26 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Willie Preston “Babe” & Sue Power; married Annie]
Douglas Preston "Corky" Power, 63, was born on September 13, 1943, in in Los
Angeles, Calif., and died on November 8, 2006, in Leavenworth, Kan. As a young man,
Doug honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. As an adult, he was an
entrepreneur who was inspired by new ideas and who loved the challenges of the
business world. Doug was preceded in death by his father, Willie Preston "Babe" Power,
and an older brother, Gary Lee Power. He is survived by his loving wife, Annie, of
Leavenworth, Kan.; her two adult children, Thomas and Marianne; a son, Kelly Power
and his wife Cindy, and two grandsons, Daniel and Kyle, of Cape Fair, Mo.; his mother,
Sue Peterson, of Ozark, Mo.; siblings, Denise Power, Janine Cox, and Neal Allen
Peterson, all of Springfield, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. Leintz Funeral Home
conducted a service in their chapel as friends and neighbors paid their respects. Later a

folded flag was presented to his wife, Annie, in a touching ceremony in the military
chapel at Leavenworth National Cemetery before Doug was laid to rest.
Powers, Jewell Charles “Jay” 1 May 1918 -29 Jan 1998 CCH-N 8 Apr 1998
[Note: Son of John William “Bill“ & Nomel (DeBoie) Powers]
Jewell Charles (Jay) Powers died Jan. 29, 1998, at the Nevada Memorial Hospital
in Reno, Nev., due to complications from surgery. He was born May 1, 1918, in Ozark.
He lived most of his early life in Highlandville. He later went to California with his
brother Manford to visit an uncle and aunt. They went to work for the McCloud River
Labor Co. He worked there for several years. Later he worked for the Nevada Highway
Department. He is survived by a son, Dennis and daughter-in-law Codie; two daughters,
Helen and her husband Larry Lunde; Pricilla Powers all of Redding, Calif. Four
granddaughters, one grandson, and four great-grandchildren. His mother Nomel Powers
of Nixa; four sisters, Irene Roe of Springfield; Mary and her husband Wilbur Murray of
Nixa; Katie and her husband Virgil Meier of Highlandville and Betty Powers of Nixa.
Two brothers Manford Powers of Highlandville and Paul Powers of Ozark and a host of
nieces and nephews. Burial and funeral services were in Redding, Calif. Contributions
may be made to the Veterans Memorial in Redding.
Powers, John William “Bill” 27 Jan 1876 - 2 Dec 1963 CCR 5 Dec 1963
[Note: married Nomel DeBoie 30 May 1900 - 15 Apr 1998]
J.W. (Bill) Powers, 87, died at 5:55 p.m. Monday at Springfield Baptist Hospital.
He had been a resident of the Highlandville community for 86 years. He is survived by
his wife, Nomel; six sons, Manford, Redtop, Jewel, Redding, Calif., Paul, Highlandville,
Clell, 921 Della, Springfield, and Gene and Joe, both of the home; four daughters, Mrs.
Irene Noe, Rt. 8, Springfield, Mrs. Mary Murrey, 3056 South Franklin, Springfield, Mrs.
Katie Meier, Highlandville, and Miss Betty Powers, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Katie
Rice, Tulsa, and Mrs. Dora Gilmore, Spokane; nine grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with
Elder Wilbur J. Murray and Elder King E. Beagley officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery.
Powers, Leonard W. 14 Mar 1922 - 14 Jan 2003 CCH-N 22 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of Jacob Washington & Cora Bessie (Cox) Powers; married 13 Jul 1987 Kay]
Leonard W Powers, 80, Nixa, died Jan. 14, 2003. He was born March 14, 1922, in
Datto, Ark., the son of Jacob Washington and Cora Bessie (Cox) Powers. His family
moved to Oklahoma when he was young, and then to Poplar Bluff. He served his country
in the Army and received two Purple Hearts, as well as four Bronze Star's for
distinguished service to his country. Powers was employed as regional supervisor for
Mayfair Supermarkets on the west coast. After retirement he lived near Beaver Lake in
Arkansas before starting a new career in real estate in Arizona. In 1990 he moved from
Mesa, Ariz., to Nixa. He and his wife, Kay, were married on July 13, 1987 Powers was
instrumental in organizing the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter No. 621 in
Springfield. He accepted the Lord as his savior as a young man and was most recently a
member of James River Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his wife, Kay; a
stepdaughter, Jansen Dilley and husband Mike, Springfield; two step-granddaughters,

Lauren and Lindsay Dilley; and five sisters, Lucille Marsh and husband Lee, Tulsa,
Okla., Bernice Howell, Pocahontas, Ark., Maurice Bendren and husband George, St.
Peters, Marjorie Ward and husband Clyde, St. Louis, and Nelta Hennessey and husband
Steve, Tecumseh, Kan. Services were at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 17, 2003, in James River
Assembly of God Church, Clark Chapel, with the Rev. John Snavely officiating. Burial
was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Friends and family gathered at the funeral home
Jan. 16 for visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Purple Heart
Organization, care of Guaranty Federal Savings Bank, 1341 W Battlefield, Springfield,
65807, James River Assembly of God Church, 6100 N. 19th Street, Ozark, 65721.
Powers, Manford William 10 Sep 1916 - 22 May 1999 CCH-N 26 May 1999
[Note: Son of John William and Nomel (DeBoie) Powers; married Helen]
Manford William Powers, age 83, of Highlandville, died Saturday, May 22, 1999
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born September 10, 1916 in Ozark, and was
the son of John William and Nomel (DeBoie) Powers. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II. Mr. Powers worked as a Lumber Jack for McCloud River
Lumber Company in California before returning to this area. He operated a service
station in Brighton, Missouri, and had lived in Highlandville for fifteen years. Survivors
include: four brothers and sisters, Mary E. Murray, Nixa, Paul J. Powers and Betty
Powers, both of Ozark, and Katy Meier, Highlandville; two stepchildren, Gary Yancey,
Beaverton, Oregon, and Susan Watt, Reno, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Helen, seven brothers and sisters, Irene Noe, Jewell, Gene, Clell, Joe, Helen, and
Louise Powers, and his parents. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, in
Springfield National Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Powers, Mary E. 1869 - 28 Mar 1956
CCR 5 Apr 1956 p4
Mrs. Mary E. Powers, 86, died March 28, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Joseph
Strothkamp at Billings, Mrs. Powers had made her home with her daughter the past 12
years, coming from Leavenworth, Kan.. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church at Billings. Survivors in addition to Mrs. Strothkamp include two daughters, Mrs.
Ann Rowlings of Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Elizabeth McClurg of Odessa, Mo. two
sons, John Powers of Leavenworth, Kan, and James Powers of Los Angeles, Calif., eight
grandchildren, four great grandchildren and other relatives. The rosary was recited March
28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings with Rev. John Van Gorder
officiating. The body was forwarded to Leavenworth, Kan. for funeral mass and burial.
Powers, Nomel (DeBoie) 30 May 1900 - 15 Apr 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998
[Note: married John William “Bill” Powers 27 Jan 1876 - 2 Dec 1963]
Nomel Powers was born May 30, 1900 in Highlandville and died April 15 1998 in
Balanced Care Center in Nixa. She was the daughter of Lee and Lillie Ann
(Ellingsworth) DeBoie who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and was of the
Baptist faith. She was, preceded in death by her husband, John William Powers, and two
infant daughters. Helen and Louise and sons Joseph Ray, Clell Glen, Ward Gene, and
Jewell Charles (Jay) Powers. Survivors include Irene Noe, Springfield, Manford Powers
Highlandville, Mary and Wilbur Murray, Nixa, Paul and LouAnna, Ozark, Katy and

Virgil Meier Highlandville, Betty Powers of Ozark, ten grandchildren. seven stepgrandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Saturday April 18, 1998 at Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. Officiating was Elders Donald
Gene Noe. and Wilbur J. Murray. Escorts were one son and five grandsons. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville.
Powers, Thelma Marjorie (Gordon) 14 Jun 1914 - 29 Dec 2003 CCH-N 14 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Myrtle Katherine (White) Gordon; married 20 Jun
1936 Walter L. Powers 14 Aug 1915 - 6 May 1994]
Thelma Marjorie Powers, 89, Corsicana, Texas, formerly of Chadwick, died
Monday, Dec. 29, 2003 in Heritage Oaks West, Corsicana. She was born June 14, 1914
in Russell Springs, Kan., the daughter of John Henry and Myrtle Katherine (White)
Gordon. On June 20, 1936 she and Walter L. Powers were united in marriage. He
preceded her in death in 1994. She was also preceded in death by a son, Gerald Leroy
Powers; and a daughter, Patricia Ann Lash. Survivors include three children, Dee Dean,
Sparta, Sharon Lindsey, Springfield, Ohio, and Walter "Butch" Powers and wife Linda,
Corsicana, Texas; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral
was held at 2 p.m. Jan. 2, 2004 in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, Chadwick.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks
Newsstand 2004
Powers, Walter L. 14 Aug 1915 - 6 May 1994 OH 11 May 1994
[Note: Son of Harry & Dora (Jones) Powers; married 20 Jun 1936 Thelma Marjorie
Gordon 14 Jun 1914 - 29 Dec 2003]
Walter L. Powers, 78, Wichita Kan., formerly of Chadwick, died Friday, May 6,
1994 in the V.A. Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. He was born Aug. 15, 1915 in
Coffeyville, Kan. and was the son of Harry and Dora Jones Powers. On Jun 20, 1936, he
was united in marriage to Thelma Gordon. Mr. Powers was a veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Kenneth Powers. Survivors
include his wife of 58 years, Thelma; five children and their spouses, Gerald and Helen
Powers, Wichita, Kan., Patricia Lash, Sacramento, Calif., Dora and Bill Dean, Chadwick,
Sharon and Jim Lindsey, Springfield, Ohio, and Walter and Linda Powers, Corsicana,
Texas; a brother, Pete Powers, Corona, Calif.; eleven grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Graveside funeral services were Monday in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The Rev. David Owings
officiated.
Powers, Wanda Marie (Long) 1 Aug 1925 – 17 Jul 1997 CCH-N Jul 1997
Wanda Marie Powers, 71, Springfield, died Thursday, July 17, 1997, in Balanced
Care West, Springfield. She was born August 1, 1925, in Springfield and was the
daughter of Coy Everett and Cordia Alice (Rogers) Long. She lived throughout her life in
this area. She was a homemaker and a Baptist by faith. She was preceded in death by: her
husband, Joseph; two sons, Max and Raymond; and two brothers. Survivors include: six
children, Loretta Sell and her husband, Harold, Springfield, Jackie Marshall, Springfield,
Barbara Chastain and her husband, James, Republic, Jasper Goddard, Las Vegas,
Nevada, Georgia, Mississippi, and Mary; a special daughter-in-law, Cathy Hayes,

Springfield; four brothers; two sisters; twenty-four grandchildren; and fifteen greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, July 18, in Springfield National Cemetery,
with Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Powers, Ward Gene 19 Apr 1927 - 20 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of John William & Nomel (Deboie) Powers]
Ward Gene Powers 66, Highlandville, recently a resident of Butler, died
Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994, in St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City. He was born April 19,
1927, in Highlandville, the son of John William and Nomel Deboie Powers. He was a
graduate of the School for the Deaf at Fulton. He was a member of First Baptist Church,
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Joseph Ray Powers; and
two sisters, Helen and Louise Powers. Survivors include his mother, Nomel Powers,
Highlandville; four sisters, Irene Noe, Springfield, Mary Murray, Highlandville, Betty
Powers, Branson, and Katy Meier, Highlandville; four brothers, Manford Powers,
Highlandville, Jewell Powers, Sparks, Nev., Paul J. Powers, Ozark, and Clell Glen
Powers, Republic; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 22, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Wilbur Murray officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Prange, Lester F. 15 Nov 1899 - 10 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: married Brynina]
Lester F. Prange, 88, of Republic, died at 6:00 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Republic Park
Care Center following a long illness. Services for Mr. Prange were held Saturday at the
Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Revs. Bill Raymond and Stanley White officiating.
A retired farmer and service station operator, Mr. Prange was a member of Westside
Christian Church. His survivors include his wife, Byrnina; two sons, Dennis, of Lee's
Summit, and Estel, of Omaha, Nebraska; two daughters, Betty Muir, of Winfield; Illinois,
and Norene Garrett, of Billings; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a
host of nieces and nephews.
Prater, V. Irene 9 Nov 1914 - 8 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: married Raymond Prater]
Irene Prater, 73, of Everton, died at 9:20 am Oct 8 at the Ash Grove Nursing
Home following a lingering illness. Services for Mrs. Prater were held Oct 11 at Birch
Funeral Chapel, Everton, with the Rev. Scott Killingsworth officiating. Burial was in Ray
Spring Cemetery southwest of Everton. A native of Miller, Mrs. Prater was a homemaker
and a member of the Miller Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Raymond;
two daughters, Mrs. Kay Jarvis, Nixa, and Mrs. Marva Stanton, Ash Grove; and by three
grandchildren, Kathy and Kelly Robertson, both of Springfield, and Dena Coale, of Ash
Grove.
Pratt, Larry Richard 13 Apr 1945 - 23 Jun 2004 CCH-N 30 Jun 2004 & SN-L 26 Jun
2004

[Note: Son of Richard C. & Lillian A. (Bohling) Pratt; married 14 Feb 1991 Brenda Lynn
Harmon]
Mr. Larry Richard Pratt, 59, Nixa, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in his home.
He was born April 13, 1945 in Santa Barbara, California, the son of Richard C. and
Lillian A. (Bohling) Pratt. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On February 14, 1991
he and Brenda Lynn Harmon were united in marriage. Not only was Larry an avid
fisherman, he enjoyed reading, sports and he had a special devotion to his family and
granddaughters. Larry had been employed at Tops by Tim, a counter top manufacturer, in
Nixa. Until recently he'd always stop by, to say hello after his doctor's visits, everyone
considered him to be some what of a miracle. Survivors include: his wife, Brenda; his
mother Lillian Pratt, of Nixa, two step daughters, Michelle Barker and husband Rick, of
Nixa, Tara Shoults and husband Lance, of Washington, Missouri, two sisters; Julie
Howell and husband John, of Ozark, Laurel Clugston and husband Craig, of Moor Park,
California, a brother, Bob Pratt and wife Judy, of Nixa, granddaughters, Brittany,
Mikayla, Alexandra, Heather and Chloe, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his father. Funeral services were held at 12:30 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2004, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating, burial followed in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was from 2-4p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Pratt, Ruth Elizabeth (Seastrand) 24 Jul 1901 – 2 Aug 1996 CCH-N 7 Aug 1996
Ruth Elizabeth Pratt, 95, Ozark, died Friday, August 2, 1996, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born July 24, 1901, in Sheyenne, North Dakota and was the daughter of
Edward and Betty Elizabeth Mattson Seastrand. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Pratt was a
public school teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband W. Earl
Pratt; a son, William Earl Pratt; six sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include: a
daughter, Patricia Bowman, Highlandville; five grandchildren, Diana Hough, Glendale,
Arizona; Katherine Moore, Lakeville, Minnesota; Kelly Baumann, Highlandville, Mo;
Geoff Pratt and Stephanie Pratt, both of Riverside California, six great-grandchildren, and
one great-great-granddaughter. A memorial service was held Monday, August 5, at 4:00
p.m. at Ozark Riverview Manor with Chaplain Ellen Mitchell officiating. The body has
been cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pratt, Shirley (Shipman) 20 Nov 1921 - Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of Noah & Elizra Shipman; married Ernest Pratt]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Shirley Pratt, Rogersville, was at 11 a.m.
Monday in Rivermonte Funeral Home with burial in Rivermonte Cemetery. The casket
will be closed at all times. Mrs. Pratt died at 9:30 a.m. yesterday at Cox Medical Center
in Springfield after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Ernest; her mother,
Mrs. Noah Shipman, Rogersville and her sister, Mrs. Juanita Ellingsworth, Rogersville.
Presley, Dale Robert 24 Feb 1948 - 21 Mar 2002 CCH-N 10 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Charles & Edna Presley; married Tammi]
Dale Robert Presley, age 54, of Nixa, dies March 21, 2002, in his home. He was
born Feb. 24, 1948, in Kankakee, Ill., the son of Charles and Edna Presley. He served 22

years in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in 1986. He also had been an Environmental
Specialist for Clariant in Springfield. Survivors include: His wife, Tami; two children,
Shawn and Jenifer, of Nixa; a brother, Charles Presley, and a sister, Patricia Mobley, both
of Aurora. Memorial services were held March 26 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Memorial honors were provided by Whiteman Air Force
Base Memorial Team.
Presley, John H. 1 Jan 1943 - 1 Nov 2004 CCH-N 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of John & Mary Presley]
John H. Presley, 61, of the Elkhead community near Sparta, died Monday, Nov. 1,
2004, in his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1943, in Maryville, Tenn., the son of John and
Mary Presley. John was an over the road truck driver and had resided in Christian County
since 1989. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed his pontoon boat, fishing, and
hunting. His attentiveness for others allowed him to be a very giving individual. He was
preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by a half brother James Presley,
Cottage Grove, Wis.; a half sister Linda Hepner, Cheyenne, Wyo.; a beloved aunt Mary
Thomas, Maryville, Tenn.; a special friend Irene Martin, Sparta; several cousins and
many caring friends. A memorial service for John Presley was held Saturday, Nov. 6,
2004, at 5 p.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. with Sister Audrey Watkins
officiating. An additional memorial service with burial will be held in Maryville, Tenn. at
a later date.
Press, Ruth Emily (Abney) Howard 14 Sep 1915 - 13 Feb 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
[Note: Daughter of John & Elizabeth Abney; married ? Howard; married Marian Press]
Ruth Emily Howard Press, 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1990, in Nixa Park Care
Center, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, she was a mother,
grandmother, and a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by
her parents, John and Elizabeth Abney; a brother, Arthur Abney; two children, George
and Velma Joan Howard; and her husband, Marian Press. Survivors include a daughter,
Patsy Sims, Ozark; a son, Ward Howard, Rogersville; three sisters, Lola Sowards,
Rogersville, Clella Truitt, Marshfield, and Mildred Bilyeu, Oklahoma; six grandchildren,
Danny and Duane Sims, Denise Bresee and Carter, Trevor and Travis Howard; and five
grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Adams Funeral Home with
pastor Terry Kendrick officiating.
Press, Vera E. (Garner) 20 Mar 1912 - 27 May 1964 CCR 4 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Ray E. & Adah E. (Nichols) Garner; married Marion E. Press]
Mrs. Vera Press, 52, a resident of Ozark since 1941, died at her home early last
Wednesday after suffering an apparent heart attack. She came to Ozark from Concordia,
Kan. A member of the Christian Church in the Selmore community, she is survived by
her husband, Marion; one son, Paul of Drexel; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Mauk,
Mrs. Lynette Tindle, and Mrs. Jean Loomis, all of Ozark; one brother Bill Garner, Ozark;
one sister, Mrs. Berla Leer, Seattle, Wash.; and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in
death by a son, Donald Ray, in 1941 and by a brother, Elwyn Garner. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Harold Mayes and Bro. Reed
Jackson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.

Pressley, Mary Ethel (Broce) 27 Dec 1903 - 7 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988 & OH 26
May 1988
[Note: married Elmer Serenus Pressley 6 Nov 1897 - Mar 1987]
M. Ethel Pressley, 84, of Bradleyville, died May 7 after a long illness. Services
for Mrs. Pressley were held May 10 in the New Mansion General Baptist Church,
Bradleyville, with the Reverends Floyd Roberts and C. G. Paul officiating. Mrs. Pressley
had lived in the Bradleyville area for many years. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Elmer S. Pressley, in March, 1987. Survivors include three daughters and sonsin-law, Edna and Alva Johnson, Elsie and Bobby Combs, and Emogene and Glenn
Schmidt, all of Bradleyville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mabel
Baird, Highlandville, and Mildred Smith, Sparta; two brothers, J.P. Broce, Folsom,
California, and John Broce, Marionville; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and
friends.
Preston, Arthur 20 Sep 1915 - 4 Aug 1998
[Note: Son of William J. & Mary Ella (Isbell) Preston; married Grace Leona Lewis 19
Jan 1920 - 28 Nov 2003]
SPARTA - Arthur Preston, 82, Sparta, Mo., died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998, in his
home. He was born Sept. 20, 1915, in Sparta, the son of William and Ella Isabell Preston.
On Dec. 24, 1941, he and Grace Leona Lewis were married. He served his country in the
U.S. ` Army. After living in California for several years, he returned to this area in 1955.
Mr. Preston enjoyed his work as a farmer and cattleman, and loved riding horses.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; four children, Mary Shamburg, Las Vegas, Nev., Bill
Preston and his wife, Janis, Yuma, Ariz., Richard Preston and his wife, Linda, Ozark,
Mo., and Jim Preston and his wife, Deborah, Springfield, Mo.; six grandchildren, Jason,
Craig, Tom, Casey, Christopher, and Jay Preston; and a great-grandchild, Chelsey
Preston. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Rex, Ray and George Preston, and
four sisters, Ramona Stanton, Nancy Rhodes, and Kathleen and Wanda Preston.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 1998, in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta,
with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating under direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 pm. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the charity of the
donor's choice.
Preston, Grace Leona (Lewis) 19 Jan 1920 - 28 Nov 2003 SN-L 30 Nov 2003 & CCHN 10 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Springer & Tyyne Itkonen Lewis; married 24 Dec 1941
Arthur Preston 20 Sep 1915 - 4 Aug 1998]
Grace Leona Preston, age 83, of Sparta, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2003 in her
home. She was born Jan. 19, 1920 in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Joseph Springer
Lewis and Tyyne Itkonen Lewis. On Dec. 24, 1941 she and Arthur Preston were united in
marriage. Mrs. Preston was a homemaker and also had been employed by Fasco
Industries. She loved her family, and her children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren were the joy in her life. She enjoyed reading whenever she found the time.
Survivors include: four children, Mary Shamburg, Chandler, Arizona, Bill Preston and

his wife Janis, Sparta, Richard Preston and his wife Linda, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jim
Preston and his wife, Deborah, Springfield; six grandchildren, Jason, Craig, Tom, Casey,
Christopher, and Jay; two great-grandchildren, Chelsey and Lucas; two sisters, Mildred
Vachter and Hazel Torango, both of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Gene Lewis, Los
Angeles, California; two sisters-in-law, Betty Preston and Henrietta Preston, both of
Sparta; and a brother-in-law, Stan Stanton, Ozark; She was preceded in death by her
husband, Arthur; and three brothers, Joe Lewis, Jim Lewis, and Bill Lewis. In
accordance to her wishes, no services are planned for Mrs. Preston. Cremation was under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions
may be made to Community Hospice of America or to the charity of the donor's choice.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Preston, Jim “Ray” 21 Jun 1919 - 26 May 1994 OH 1 Jun 1994
[Note: Son of William Jason & Mary Ella (Isbell) Preston; married 19 Jun 1953 Betty
Jean Haile]
Jim “Ray” Preston, 74, Sparta, died Thursday, May 26, 1994 in his home. He was
born June 21, 1919 and was the son of William Jason and Mary Ella Isbell Preston.
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During World War II he served 4-1/2 years in the U.S. Army, 41 Division, 218 Field
Artillery Battalion in New Guinea and southern Philippines. On June 19, 1953, he
married Betty Jean Haile. He served as Sparta Postmaster from 1954 until 1979, and was
a Boy Scout Leader from 1955 until 1958. In 1980 he began work for K.O.A., building
log cabins and outside buildings until 1990. He was a past member of Missouri Lions
Club. Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers; and four sisters. Survivors
include his wife, Betty; three daughters and their husbands, Sandra and Jerry Smith,
Ozark, Rexanna and Terry Aldridge, Sparta, and Sheila and Ron Osburn, Rogersville; a
son, Glen Preston, and his wife, Rose, Sparta; 11 grandchildren, Michelle and Jeremy
Smith, Brant and Kristy McTeer, Tera Aldridge, Alison and Matt Preston, and Kyle,
Keith, Ronnie and Scott Osburn; a brother, Arthur Preston, and his wife, Grace, Sparta; a
sister, Ramona Stanton, and her husband, Stan, Ozark; a sister-in-law, Hank Preston,
Sparta; a brother-in-law, Eldon Rhodes, Ozark; and his mother and father-in-law, Ada
and Merle Weeks, Springfield. Funeral services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Preston, Mary Ella (Isbell) 6 Jun 1885 - 19 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
[Note: daughter of John Phenix & Paralee Imogene (Melton) Isbell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Preston, 72, who died Tuesday at her farm home
east of Sparta after a long illness, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Sparta
Christian Church with Rev. Earl Sechler officiating, Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Survivors include her husband, William J.
Preston of Sparta; four sons, Rex Preston of Springfield, Ray Preston and Art Preston of
Sparta, and George Preston of Plymouth, Ind., two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Stanton and
Mrs. Nancy Rhodes, both of Ozark; four brothers, John Isbell of Sparta, Charles Isbell of
Higginsville, Jack Isbell of Post Falls, Ida. and Tom Isbell of Hayward, Calif.; two
sisters, Mrs. Blanche Vaughn of Springfield and Mrs. Margaret Sullard of Denver, Colo.
and 17 grandchildren.

Preston, Nancy Frances (Ray) 22 Apr 1868 - 2 Mar 1952 CCR 24 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of Fletcher & Susan Ray; married 25 Dec 1884 James C. Preston 15 Aug
1862 - 20 Jan 1926]
Nancy Frances Ray was born at Maysville, AR, on April 22, 1868 the daughter of
Fletcher and Susan Ray and died in the Ivan Gilland Home at Sparta, Mo, on March 2,
1952, at the age of 83-years. At the age of 11 years, she came to Missouri, settling in
Christian County and lived in the Chadwick and Sparta communities most of her life. On
December 25, 1884, she was united in marriage to Jim Preston, and to the union two
children were born. Mrs. Preston was preceded in death by her husband in 1926, also one
of her children, Mrs. Blanche Freeman passed away in 1936 at the age of 40 years. In
1894 she was converted and remained a faithful member of the Christian Church.
Survivors include one son, William Preston of Sparta; 9 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday, March 4, in the Sparta Christian Church with the Rev E.T. Sechler officiating.
Burial was made in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever.
Preston, Nellie 19 May 1894 - 10 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: married Richard J. Preston 26 Aug 1888 - 22 Jan 1959]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Nellie Preston, 80, Sparta were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery east of Ozark. Mrs. Preston died at 7:10 p.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a long illness. Survivors include one niece, Mrs. Joe Perry, Morro Bay,
Calif. and one nephew, Jim Yoakum, state of Nevada.
Preston, Richard J. 30 Dec 1880 - 27 Mar 1968 CCR 28 Mar 1968 p5
[Note: Son of Richard & Dove Lowe (Cummings) Preston]
Richard J. Preston, 87, a life-long resident of the Sparta community, died at 5 a.m.
Wednesday in the home of a sister, Mrs. Mabel F. Mills, Sparta. Mr. Preston was a retired
farmer and a member of Sparta Christian Church. Another sister, Mrs. Dinah Stone,
Sparta, also survives. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.
Preston, Richard J.
26 Aug 1888 - 22 Jan 1959 CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
Funeral services for Richard J. Preston, 70, a retired farmer and stockman of the
Sparta community, who died Tuesday, Jan. 20. were held Friday Jan. 23 at the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta community.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Preston; one brothers, Jess Preston of Ocie, Mo.
and one sister, Mrs. S. J. Hudson of Sparta.
Preston, William Jason 13 Nov 1889 - 18 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: Son of James C. & Nancy ( ) Preston; married Mary Ella Isbell 6 Jun 1885 - 19
May 1959]
SPARTA - William J. Preston, 85, a lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 9 a.m.
Saturday shortly after he was admitted to St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, He had been ill

a short time. A retired farmer, Mr. Preston was a member of the Christian Church here.
Surviving are four sons, Arthur and Ray, both of Sparta, Rex of Springfield and George
of Richmond; two daughters, Mrs. Ramona Stanton and Mrs., Nancy Rhodes, both of
Ozark; 20 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating and the Rev. Earl T.
Sechler assisting. Burial followed in the Sparta Cemetery.
Prewett, Rickey L. 1957 - 3 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
Rickey L. Prewett, 30, of Rogersville, died at 10:30 p.m. Mar. 3 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Services for
Mr. Prewett were held Monday at the Greenlawn North Chapel, Springfield. Burial was
in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Prewitt, Dora (Cook) 18 Nov 1871 - 16 Oct 1958 CCR 16 Oct 1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Dora Prewitt, 86, who died Tuesday at an Ozark rest
home, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Spokane Baptist Church. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A lifelong
resident of Christian County, Mrs. Prewitt was a member of the Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include one son, Alfred Prewitt of Springfield; seven grandchildren and 17
great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Ida Meadows of Ozark.
Prewitt, Efton S. 26 Jun 1926 - 26 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Alfred W. & Kathleen (Belk) Prewitt; married Maxine]
Services for Elton S. Prewitt, 52, Springdale, Ark., a native of Chestnutridge,
were held Tuesday in Chestnutridge Baptist Church with Cliff Farmer officiating. Burial
was in Schupbach Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Prewitt died
suddenly Saturday in Springdale after apparently suffering a heart attack. Survivors
include his wife, Maxine; a son, Ronald W., Natchidoches,, La,; a daughter, Mrs. Gwen
Baskin, Hot Springs, Ark.; his mother Kathleen Stewart, Chestnutridge; four brothers,
Kenneth, Walnut Shade, Roy, Moses Lake, Wash.; Clell, Halfway and Robert,
Chestnutridge; two sisters, Mrs. Joyce Stockton, Washington, Ill, and Mrs. Joan Ross,
Springfield, and one grandchild.
AND
Prewitt, Efton H. 26 Jun 1926 - 26 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 pB3
We take this means to thank each and everyone of our friends for prayers, cards,
food and the many acts of kindness shown us at the loss of our loved one, Efton Prewitt.
We thank the Harris family for kindness, understanding and helpfulness. May God bless
each one of you. The Prewitt Family & relatives.
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Robert S. & ? (Patrick) Prewitt]
AND
Johnson, Ronald Eugene 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Richard & ? (?) Johnson]
Sunday Crash Claims Young Countians

Tragedy in the form of a grinding automobile crash claimed the lives of two local
young men shortly afternoon Sunday. The victims in Sunday’s smashup were Robert
Dane Prewitt, 20, Spokane and Ronald Eugene Johnson, 16, also of Spokane. Prewitt and
Johnson were killed about 12:10 p.m. while enroute home from church. Troopers said a
northbound auto driven by Donald Charles Southern, 55, apparently was on the wrong
side of the highway when it met Prewitt’s car one mile north of Spokane on U. S. 160. As
Prewitt swerved in an attempt to avoid a collision, his auto skidded broadside and was
struck on the right side by the other vehicle. The Prewitt automobile was knocked off the
road and overturned. Officers said both Prewitt and Johnson were pronounced dead at the
scene. Southern suffered head and elbow lacerations, and his wife, Virginia, 51, suffered
head cuts and a concussion. They were taken to St. John’s Hospital for treatment. Prewitt,
a lifelong resident of Spokane, was a charter member of Calvary Fundamental Baptist
Church at Ponce de Leon and was a l970 graduate of Spokane High School. A member of
the National Guard unit at Aurora, he enlisted in 1971 and trained at Fort Dix, N. J. He
was attending the School of the Ozarks for the second year, and was employed at the
Shepherd of the Hills Farm near Branson. He also was known for his work with
Appaloosa horses and had won a number of trophies in shows. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Prewitt; a sister, Wanda of the home; his paternal
grandmother and a step grandfather, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stewart, Spokane and maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Patrick, Spokane. A resident of Spokane for three
years, young Johnson was a former resident of Des Moines, Iowa. A junior at Spokane
High School, he was a member of the basketball team and had recently been names
“athlete of the year” by his classmates. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Johnson; one brother, Dennis, of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Joyce
Whittington of Atlanta, Mrs. Patricia Hippert of Des Moines and Miss Annette Johnson
of the home. Double funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Spokane High
School Auditorium for both Prewitt and Johnson with Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Bill
Lancaster officiating. Both were buried in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane with Harris of
Ozark in charge of arrangements for Prewitt and Stumpff of Galena direction
arrangements for Johnson.
AND
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 18 Oct 1973 p8
AND
Johnson, Ronald Eugene 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 18 Oct 1973 p8
TO OUR MANY FRIENDS
It is virtually impossible for us to write each family or friend that has been so near
and dear to us during our time of loss. We thank God for so many friends, for every payer
and kind word and for every act of kindness extended to all of us. Our sons leave us with
a legacy of wonderful memories and these have been enriched by Christian love and
compassion shown by so many wonderful [people. Food was prepared and brought by so
many we cannot know the names of all for sure. May God richly bless all who helped in
preparing the auditorium for the funeral, and those who marked the burial plots, sent
flowers and gave to the scholarship and memorial fund; sent flowers and gave to the
memorial and scholarship funds; also the minister, singers and those who were so helpful
and thoughtful at the scene of the accident, many of whom we did not even know.
THE JOHNSON FAMILY. THE PREWITT FAMILY.

AND
Prewitt, Robert Dwayne 14 Oct 1952 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 30 Sep 1976 p8
AND
Johnson, Ronald E. 30 Jan 1957 - 30 Sep 1973 OH 30 Sep 1976 p8
IN MEMORY OF DWAYNE PREWITT AND RON JOHNSON
Three years have gone by since that fall Sunday morning when our sons, Dwayne
and Ron were killed in an accident, by an on coming car traveling in their lane, as they
were coming home from church. Time hasn’t made it easier, but with the grace of God.,
we learn to live with the hurt and loneliness and God has given us peace. A verse of
scripture that Dwayne carried in his billfold has helped us and we want to share it with
you, hoping it will help those who have the same hurt. Philippianes Ch. 4-9: Those things
which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, so; and the God of
peace shall be with you.
Prewitt, Vigil Larene 22 Mar 1939 - 9 Jun 1948 CCR 17 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of Alfred W. & Kathaline (Belk) Prewitt]
Funeral services for Vigil Larene Prewitt, 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Prewitt of Chestnutridge, who died June 9, were held Sunday, June 13, at
Chestnutridge church, conducted by Rev. Albert Gray. Burial was in Schupbach cemetery
under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by her parents, five
brothers and two sisters, and her grandmother, Mrs. Dora Prewitt.
Price, Anna (Mitchell) 20 Apr 1904 - 30 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Harrison & Eliza (Bunn) Mitchell; married 20 Apr 1921 Charles O.
Price 12 May 1899 - May 1976]
Anna Mitchell Price, 89, Nixa, died Jan. 30, 1994 at Ozark Riverview Manor.
Anna was born April 20, 1904, at Udall, the daughter of Harrison and Eliza Bunn
Mitchell. She was united in marriage to Chas O. Price April 20, 1921. He preceded her in
death May 30, 1976. She was a resident of the Bakersfield area most of her life and avid
gardener and had been in declining health the past several years. She was a member of
the General Baptist faith since early adulthood. She is preceded in death by her parents,
husband, two brothers, one sister and one great-grandchild. She is survived by three sons,
Onis and his wife, Joy Price, Pampa, Texas, Frank and wife Jeanie Price, Springfield,
Don and wife Helen Price, Nixa; one daughter, Juanita and husband Neil Satterfield, Ada,
Okla.; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Baptist Hill Church near Elizah, in Ozark County with the
Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in the Baptist Hill Cemetery, under
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Price, Anthony Duane 19 Aug 1967 - 23 Oct 1999 CCH-N 27 Oct 1999
[Note: Son of David & Kay (Ballard) Price; married 7 Oct 1994 Cynthia Denise Lamb]
Anthony Duane Price, age 32, of Nixa, died Saturday, October 23, 1999 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. He was born August, 19, 1967 in
Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On October 7, 1994 he
and Cynthia Denise Lamb were married in Ozark. Duane was a member of the Church of
Christ. He was an adored husband and loving father. Survivors include: his wife, Cynthia;

two children, Brandon and Samantha Price; his father, David Price, Slidell, Louisiana; his
mother, Kay Sullivan, Walker, Louisiana; two brothers, Paul Price, Phoenix, Arizona,
and Tim Price, Walker, Louisiana; grandparents, Herbert and Docia Ballard, Walker,
Louisiana, and Juanita Thompson, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; his father and mother-inlaw, Delbert and Carol Lamb, Ozark; and a brother-in-law, Stephen Lamb and his wife,
Monica, Willard. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 26, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery, west of
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, 2132 N.
Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757.
Price, Blanche R. (Haslett) 13 Mar 1885 - 5 Nov 1972
Mrs. Blanche R. Price, 87, of 501 South Market, was pronounced dead upon
arrival at Cox Medical Center at 5:35 a.m. Sunday after a short illness. She is survived by
one son, Gene, of 428 York Drive; three daughters, Mrs. Willard Shunk, 1468 East
Portland, Mrs. William Serviss, Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Robert Oliver, Fayetteville,
Ark.; two brothers, Bert Haslett, Brookline, and Joe Haslett, Vinita, Okla.; and 19
grandchildren. Klingner will announce funeral arrangements. Clipping is dated
November 6, 1972.
Price, Bonnie Louise (Chastain) 16 Nov 1939 - 9 Jan 2002
Bonnie Louise Price, 62, Ozark, died Wednesday at 5:52 p.m. in Cox Medical
Center South, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Springfield, on November 16,
1939, Bonnie was the daughter of Homer and Edith May (Henson) Chastain. She was a
founding member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark. She was a loving and devoted
mother and wife, the beauty of her spirit and the kindness of her heart, shall be cherished.
She is survived by four sons, J. Stone-Lyons of Whitecliffe, Colo., John C. Price of
Springfield, Mo., Doug W. Price and his wife, Yong of Memphis, Tenn. and Gregg E.
Price of Denver, Colo.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Dale Ascough of
Orlando, Fla., Jennifer and Levi Tapp of Springfield, Mo. and Cindie and Steve Plaster of
Diggins, Mo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Joann and Charlie Kerns of Springfield; five
beautiful granddaughters; four wonderful grandsons; one great granddaughter; and many
nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 15, 2002, in
Klingner Mortuary Chapel, Springfield. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday
in the mortuary. The family suggests memorial donations may be made to the American
Cancer Society. Morning has broken Mom, and we love you. Springfield News-Leader
January 12, 2002.
Price, Charles H. 1914 - 25 Aug 1965 CCR 2 Sep 1965 p1
Charles H. Price, 51, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 in
Burge Protestant Hospital following brain surgery. A security guard at the Lily-Tulip
plant, Mr. Price had been a patient of the hospital since noon Saturday. He is survived by
his wife, Ive; three sons, Robert of Kansas City, Kan., John of Pleasant Hope, and James
of the home; his mother, Mr.s Blanche Price, Springgfield; a brother, Eugene, Route 4,
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Louise Oliver, Okinawa, Mrs. Rose Mary Serviss,
Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Mildred Shunk, Springield; and nine grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. William Spindler

officiating. Second services were at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist church in Noel with
burial in the Noel Cemetery.
Price, Charles O. 12 May 1899 - May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
[Note: married Anna Mitchell 20 Apr 1904 - 30 Jan 1994]
NIXA - Services for Chas. O. Price, 77, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Baptist Hill Church near Elijah in Ozark County with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter and
Charles Price officiating. Burial was be in the church cemetery under direction of
Robertson-Drago of West Plains. Mr. Price died at 8:30 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. A retired farmer, he had moved here from
Bakersfield last October. Survivors include his wife, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita
Satterfield, Ada, Okla.; three sons, Onis, of Pampa, Tex., Frank of Stockton, Kan. and
Don of Nixa; three brothers, Willie of Tucson, Ariz, Claude of Bakersfield and Joe of
West Plains; two sisters, Mrs. Dona Fusselman, Dewey, Okla, and Mrs. Ruth Guerrant,
Fulton and 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Price, Dennis Keith 18 Oct 1951 - 13 Jul 2000 CCH-N 19 Jul 2000
[Note: Son of Ephraim Lee & Wilma Jean (Malott) Price; married 17 Nov 1972 Etha
Dawson]
Dennis Keith Price, 48, Galena, passed away at 12:25 p.m., Thursday, July 13,
2000 in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. Mr. Price, a carpenter, was born October
18, 1951 in Riverside, CA, the son of the late Ephraim Lee and Wilma Jean (Malott)
Price. He was united in marriage to Etha Dawson on November 17, 1972 in Reno, NV
Dennis was a musician and considered music to be an art. He loved all kinds of music:
Dennis really enjoyed life. He will be greatly missed. A brother, Rodney Price also
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Etha; two daughters, Mariah Price,
both of the home, Sarah Kitterman (Jeremy), Germany; a son, Dennis Price II, of the
home; and three grandchildren, Joshua Price, Megan Harris, Cassie Harris, all of the
home; four sisters and their husbands, Linda and Randy Jackson, Kimberling City,
Constance and Scott Chittenden, Reeds Spring, Beryl and Tony Lewis, CA, Rebecca and
Arnold Duncan, CA; two brothers, Wilbur Price, Kimberling City and Thomas Dillard of
California; Cousins, Larry Price of Galena and Robert Price of Oregon, numerous nieces
and nephews, and a host of family and friends. Graveside Memorial services were held at
2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 16, 2000 at Nickerson Cemetery, Kimberling City. Services were
under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Price, Edward Columbus 6 May 1879 - 26 Apr 1958
Funeral services for Edward Columbus Price, 78, Aurora, who died at 7:15 pm
Saturday April 26, 1958 at his home following a three week's illness, will be held at 2:30
pm Tuesday in Arnold Chapel, Aurora, with the Rev. Virgil Greenway officiating. Burial
will be in Aurora's Maple Park Cemetery. He was born May 6 1879 in Billings Mo, the
son of Wilson and Margaret (Chapman) Price . He is survived by his wife, Dora; five
daughters, Mrs. Wanda Lane, St. Joseph, Mrs. Juanita Jarvis, Palo Alto, Calif., Mrs.
Mildred Finn, Springfield, Mrs. Theron Sneed, Fort Worth, and Mrs. Vesta Hinds,
Monett; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Fern Merray, and Mrs. Geneva Rinker, Crane, and
Mrs. Ruth Rote, Aurora; two stepsons, William Howerton, Singer, Calif., and Earl

Howerton, Crane; 36 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren. His first wife Delilah
preceded him in death. Contributed by his great-granddaughter Anita.
Price, Frank J.
1889 - 29 Jun 1974 OH 4 Jul 1974 p8
[Note: married Winnie]
Funeral services for Frank J. Price, 85, of 1552 South Pickwick, were at 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday in the Greenlawn Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Blevins officiated with
burial in the Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. Price died at 9 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Cemetery following a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield and operated
the Price Service Station on north Mo. 65 for several years. He also had played
professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals many years ago. Survivors include his
wife, Winnie; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Shirley Hise 1552 South Pickwick; a stepson, Charles
Robert Hopkins, Corpus Christi, Tex; four grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Price, James Eugene 19 Nov 1926 – 21 Jul 1997 CCH-N 26 Jul 1997
James Eugene Price, 70, Ozark, died Monday, July 21, 1997, at home with his
family. He was born November 19, 1926, in Springfield, the son of John W and Mary E.
Price. Jim served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of
the VFW. Post #7628. He retired from the Frisco Railroad in 1982 after 34 years. He was
a member and the organist of Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark. He is survived by
his wife, Bonnie; six children, Douglas W. Price, Memphis, Tenn., Gregory E. Price,
Denver, Colo., Cynthia E. Plaster, Nixa, Cyndi Lynne Ascough, Orlando, Flor., Jeffrey
B. Price, Springfield, and Jennifer L. Tapp, Ozark; eight grandchildren; five brothers and
three sisters. He was preceded in death by an infant brother and both parents. He was
loved by all who knew him and was a loving, caring Christian father. He will be greatly
missed. Services were held Friday, July 25, 1997, in Klingner Chapel. with Pastor Mike
Howell officiating. Burial was in Bellview Cemetery with military rites by the Veteran’s
Memorial Team.
Price, John Richard "Chig" 5 Aug 1972 -27 Jul 1990 NN-E 2 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Richard & Donna (Robinson) Price]
John Richard "Chig" Price, 17, Ozark, died Friday, July 27, 1990, as the result of
injuries suffered in an auto accident last Thursday evening near Galena. He was born in
Springfield on Aug. 5, 1972. He graduated from Ozark High School in May 1990 and
was a member of Countryside Christian Church in Ozark. He was preceded in death by
his paternal grandparents, Sam and Lillie Price, Elkland. Survivors include his parents,
Donna and James McGinnis, of the home; Richard and Billie Price, Galena; a brother,
Charles Alan Price, Springfield; a half-sister, Amanda Jane Price, Ozark; maternal
grandparents, Estle and Dessie Robinson, Marshfield; a step-grandmother, Gertrude
McGinnis, Ozark; step grandparents, W.K. and Maybell Chase, Bluff Springs, Ark.;
seven stepsisters, Kim Coy and Michelle Wright, both of state of Oklahoma, Brenda
Shipman, Ozark, Theresa Curtis, Branson, Jenna Lewallen, and Lisa and Cindy Gardner,
all of Billings; a stepbrother, Jim McGinnis, Bradleyville; six aunts; two uncles;
numerous other cousins, friends and loved ones. Services were Sunday in Harris Colonial
Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, Ozark, with the Rev. Eldo Roberts and the Rev. Clyde
Johnson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery,

Price, Lottie Jane 23 Jul 1916 - 21 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
Lottie Jane Price, 73, Seymour, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday in Springfield
Community Hospital after a long illness. Services were Wednesday in Liberty Cemetery
under direction of Berman-Miller Funeral Home.
Price, Nancy L. 29 Aug 1879 - 2 Aug 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Peter H. and Mary Jane (Viles) Price]
Nancy L. Price, 82, died at her home on Route 1, Springfield Monday. She was a
lifelong resident of Christian and Greene Counties. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Rainey Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. She is
survived by two brothers, Frank, Route 1, Springfield and Efton of Garfield, Ark.
Price, Ross 31 Jul 1913 - 21 Dec 2004 SN-L 26 Dec 2004
Ross Price, 91, of Springfield, Mo., was born July 31, 1913, to Lula and Willie
Price in Highlandville, Mo., and passed away Dec. 21, 2004, in Richardson, Texas. He
was preceded in death by wife Ruth Bilyeu Price; parents; and two brothers, Ralph Price
and Carl Maples. Ross is survived by one daughter, Barbara Van Horn and her husband
Gale; two grandsons, Larry and wife Shelly, and Ross Van Horn; three greatgrandchildren, Andy, Millie, and Raechel; two sisters, Imogene Washam and husband
Harold, and Mary Ruth Hughes; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. Ross
owned the restaurant Ross' Lunch on Main Street for over 40 years. He served in the
United States Army during World War II, and was active in Masons and Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine for over 50 years. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church. The
family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Adams Funeral
Home in Ozark, Mo. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, at Adams
Funeral Home. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Price, Ruth Catherine (Bilyeu) 21 Dec 1912 - 25 Feb 1998 CCH-N 4 Mar 1998
Ruth Catherine Bilyeu Price, age 85, of Springfield, died at 3:50 p.m.,
Wednesday, February 25, 1998 in her home. Mrs. Price was born December 21, 1912 in
Christian County and was the daughter of Ulysses S. Bilyeu and Delmar (Doran) Bilyeu.
In 1932 she married Ross Price. Mrs. Price was a member of Temple Baptist Church for
sixty-three years. She was committed to the WMU Program and charitable activities. She
and her husband, Ross, owned and operated a restaurant, Ross' Lunch, in Springfield for
over forty years. Mrs. Price had a gentle, caring, generous spirit. She was a loving wife,
devoted and beloved mother and grandmother, loyal friend, and a faithful servant of the
Lord Jesus Christ. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by: her parents; two sisters, Marie
Shelton, and Mildred Miller, and a brother, Altus Bilyeu. Survivors include: her husband
of sixty-five years, Ross, of the home; a daughter Barbara Van Horn and her husband,
Gale; two grandsons, Larry Van Horn and his wife, Shelly, and Ross Van Horn; three
great-grandchildren, Andy, Millie, and Raechel Van Horn, all of Richardson, Texas;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, February 28, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Don Combs officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Pride, Dale F. 16 Jan 1916 - 15 Oct 2003 SN-L 17 Oct 2003

[Note: Son of Alva & Sarah (Neal) Pride; married 1946 Lucille Ackerman]
Dale F. Pride, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Christian County
October 15, 2003. He was born in Nodaway County, Mo., near Maryville on January 16,
1916, to Alva and Sarah Neal Pride. Dale was a World War II veteran serving in the
United States Army as a 1st Lieutenant in the 760th Tank Battalion. He served in North
Africa and Italy, earning the Purple Heart and the European African-Middle Eastern
Service Medal. He was a lifelong farmer who was a retired correctional officer at the
Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, Mo. Dale was preceded in death by
his parents, one brother, Burton Pride, and a daughter, Jennifer Pride Proffitt. Dale leaves
behind his wife of 57 years, Lucille Ackerman Pride; children, Susan Pride of Richmond,
Mo., Joyce Pride of Clinton, Mo., Dale Pride Jr. of Billings, Mo., Sandra Pettypool of
Buffalo, Mo., and Anita Perry of Chillicothe, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Hazelwood Cemetery on
Saturday, October 18, 2003, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Visitation at the funeral home is from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be
made to Community Hospices of America, Southwest Missouri, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite
A, Springfield, MO 65804.
Pride, Dola 19 Oct 1882 - 16 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: married Ola 10 Sep 1899 - 30 Jul 1969]
Dola Pride, 86, Nixa, died at 7:40 a.m. Thursday in Skaggs Community Hospital,
Branson, where he had been a patient for several weeks. Mr. Pride was a retired farmer
who had spent most of his life in the Protem community before moving to Nixa in 1949.
He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Surviving are three sons, Arnold Pride,
Robert Pride and Joe Bill Pride, all of Ontario, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Algia
Blankenship of Branson, Mr. Emily Stotts of Cassville, and Mrs. Wanda Clemons of
Nixa; 22 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two brothers, Adell of Yakima,
Wash., and Henry of Boyton, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris
Chapel in Nixa with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery
near Nixa.
Pride, Ola
10 Sep 1899 - 30 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: married Dola O. Pride 19 Oct 1882 - 16 Oct 1969]
Mrs. Ola Pride, 79, of Nixa, died at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday in the Skaggs
Community Hospital at Branson after a long illness, A native of the Protem community
in Taney County, Mrs. Pride came to Nixa in 1949. She was a member of the Nixa
Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Dola O.; three sons, Arnold, Robert and
Joe Bill, all of Ontario, Calif,; three daughters, Miss Emily Pride of the home, Mrs. Algia
Blankenship, Branson, and Mrs. Wanda Clemons of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Omar Hurst of
Enid, Okla., 22 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Memorial Cemetery.
Prine, Frona 28 May 1896 - 4 Jul 1954
CCR 8 Jul 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Frona Prine, 55, who died July 4, in the Greene County
hospital, were held July 7 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev. Harold Hurst

officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; two sons of the state of Washington; and
one daughter, Mrs. W. W. Cave of Springfield.
Printy, Charles Edward, Sr. 1935 - 27 Aug 2006 SN-L 30 Aug 2006
[Note: married Becky]
Charles Edward Printy, Sr., 71, Nixa, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 2006, at 1:40 p.m.
He is survived by his wife, Becky Printy; five children; five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. He was a member of Golden Harvest Baptist Church. Memorial
service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 2006, at the Church, 4327 W. Chestnut Exp.,
Springfield, Mo.
Printz, Steven Michael 25 Oct 1949 - 23 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
[Note: Son of Earl & Dorothy (Lacrosta) Printz; married 3 Apr 1993 Kathryn Ann Aven]
Steven Michael Printz, 50, Nixa, passed away Sept. 23, 2000 in his home. He was
born Oct. 25, 1949 in Hartford, CT, the son of Earl and Dorothy Lacrosta Printz. Mr.
Printz served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1970-72. He
and Kathryn Ann Aven were married on April 3, 1993. Survivors include his wife,
Kathryn Printz, Nixa; his mother, Dorothy Printz, Windsor Locks, CT; a son, Michael
Steven Printz, Infield, CT; and two step-daughters, Megan Aven and Emily Emberg. He
was preceded in death by his father. A graveside service was held Monday, Oct 2, in the
Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Reverend Bob Franklin officiating.
Pritchard, Cleadie E. 17 Aug 1893 - 25 Aug 1974 OH 29 Aug 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Vinson J. & Margaret (Logan) Pritchard; married Mandy E. 21 Jan 1901 4 Jan 1981]
PONCE DE LEON - Funeral services for Cleadie E. Pritchard, 81, Ponce de
Leon, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Richard
Johnson and Dan Hammers officiating. Burial was in the Eisenhour Cemetery under
direction of Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. Mr. Pritchard died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday in
Skaggs Hospital, Branson, where he had been a patient for 10 days. He was a member of
the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mandy; two sons, Efton
of Reeds Spring, and Loren of Kilgore, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Cling, Galena;
two brothers, Cleo and Tom, both of Aurora; three sisters, Mrs. Ardilla Blair,
Camdenton, Mrs. Minnie Smith, Springfield and Mrs. Bessie Hedrick, Galena and 10
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Pritchett, Alice (Shrum)
1877 - 15 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
Mrs. Alice Pritchett, 86, died at 8 a.m. Wednesday at her home in the Selmore
community, south of Ozark, after a long illness. A resident of the Selmore community for
the past 18 years, she was a former resident of Branson, Cassville and Seligman.
Survivors include four daughters, Miss Minnie Pritchett of the home; Mrs. Lizzie Thomas
of Branson; Mrs. Dona McKnabb of Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Unice Thompson of Ozark;
four sons, William of Tempe, Ariz., Jess and Mike, both of Independence, Mo. and
Edward of Chicago; 17 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and two great, great

grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Dona Easley of Cassville; two brothers, Homer Shrum of
Eagle Rock and Tom Shrum of Kuna, Idaho. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in
the Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial will be in
Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Pritchett, Lawrence P. "Mike" 11 Oct 1921 - 20 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: married Amy E.]
Lawrence P "Mike" Pritchett, 77, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday,
March 20, 1999, at his residence. Graveside services was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mach
23, at Floral Hills Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday at 2 p.m. at D. W. Newcomer's Sons
Floral Hills Chapel. The family requested contributions to the American Lung
Association or Kansas City Hospice. Mr. Pritchett was born October 11, 1921, in Exeter,
MO, and had lived in this area for 58 years. He was an equipment operator with Armco
Steel for 43 years before retiring from the Bolt and Nut Shipping Department in 1983. He
was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of Christ United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Jon Michael Davis, in 1998. Survivors
include his wife of 57 years, Amy E Pritchett, of the home; two daughters and a son-inlaw, Peggy and Mike Howe, Independence, and Pat Heigle, Blue Springs; two sisters,
Eunice Thompson, Ozark, and Dona McNab, Sedona, AZ; three grandchildren and their
spouses, Jeff and Debbie Howe, Lee's Summit, Julie and Craig Davis, Independence, and
Chris and Kim Heigle, Olathe, KS; and three great-granddaughters, Kelsie, Emily and
Brooke. (Arrangements: D. W Newcomer's Son Floral Hills Chapel).
Pritchett, Menzo F. 3 Mar 1886 - 19 Jul 1975 OH 24 Jul 1975 p11
OZARK - Menzo F. Pritchett, 89, Route 2, Ozark, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in
Parkview Nursing Home, O’Fallon, Ill after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a
member of the St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church here. He was a former Carlyle,
Ill. resident. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Anna Casey, Centralia, Ill. and a nephew,
Robert F. Pritchett, Mascoutah, Ill. who took care of Mr., Pritchett a number of years.
Arrangements were under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Pritchett, Minnie C. 6 Sep 1899 - 24 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Harry Eugene & Martha Alice (Shrum) Pritchett]
Minnie C. Pritchett, 91, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 1990 in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. She was born Sept. 6, 1899 at Eaglerock, Mo. and was the daughter of Harry
Eugene Pritchett and Martha Alice Shrum Pritchett. She lived most of her life in Barry
and Christian counties and was a member of the Selmore community for 25 years. She
was a member of Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include two brothers, Ed Pritchett,
Chicago, and Lawrence "Mike" Pritchett, Independence; two sisters, Dona McNab,
Sedona, Ariz., and Eunice Thompson, Ozark; and several nieces and nephews, Preceding
her in death were her parents: two brothers, Bill and Jess Pritchett; and a sister, Lizzie
Thomas. The funeral was Tuesday in Selmore Christian Church with Dr. Emory Elmore
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Selmore Christian Church.
Privett, Mason W. 15 Aug 1979 - 16 Aug 1979 OH 23 Aug 1979 p5

[Note: Son of ? & ? (Baird) Privett]
Services for Mason Privett, infant grandson of Mrs. Eloise Baird, Ozark, and Glen
Baird, Ozark. The infant died Aug. 16 shortly after birth at the Cox Medical Center.
Procter, George B. 1874 - 26 Jul 1963 CCR 1 Aug 1963
[Note: no legible tombstone; married Annie Newberry 5 Oct 1879 - 3 Jul 1928]
Funeral services for George B. Procter, 89, who died at 2:15 p.m. Friday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lilly, of Oldfield, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Chadwick
Union Church with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Procter, a resident of the Chadwick
community most of his life, is survived by one other daughter, Mrs. Sarah McGrath,
Forsyth; three sons, Newt and Richard, Springfield, and Everette, Eugene, Ore.; 21
grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Procter, Steven Richard 20 Mar 1910 – 12 Aug 1996 CCH-N 17 Aug 1996
Steven Richard Procter, 86, Republic, formerly of Chadwick, passed away
Monday Aug. 12, 1996 in his home. Richard was born March 20, 1910, the son of
George and Annie Newberry Procter. He was married to Willma Jenkins Dec. 24, 1933 in
Chadwick, Mo.; who preceded him in death April 2, 1976. He retired from MFA having
worked for many years. He is survived by his five children: two sons and their wives,
Charles and Evelyn Procter of Willard, Leon and Judy Procter of Republic, three
daughters and their husbands, Pearl and Gene Cotter of Republic, Mary and Bob Noel of
Bolivar, Ollie and Larry Long of Willard, 22 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and
four great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Lou Lilly, Oldfield, and special friends Paul and
Joan Calhoun. Funeral services were held Thursday Aug. 15, 1996 in Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial followed in the
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. No formal visitation was planned; friends and family
visited Wednesday in the funeral home.
Procter, Wilma G. (Jenkins) 6 Feb 1913 - 2 Apr 1976 OH 8 Apr 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of Martin L. & Emma Jenkins; married Steven Richard Procter 20 Mar
1910 - 12 Aug 1996]
Mrs. Wilma Proctor, 63, Chadwick died at her home early Friday after an
apparent heart attack. A longtime resident of Chadwick, Mrs. Proctor had also lived in
Oklahoma and Springfield for many years. She was a native of Tennessee, She was a
former employe of Baptist Hospital, Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Richard;
two sons, Charles of Willard and Leon of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl
Maggard, Springfield, Mrs. Imogene Noel, Bolivar, and Mrs. Ollie Mae Long, Willard;
two sisters, Mrs. Lina Gullett, Chadwick and Mrs. Mae Gullett, Springfield; 15
grandchildren and one step great-grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Provine, June Frances 20 Jun 1917 - 25 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6

June F. Provine, 70, of Flippin, Arkansas died at 8:25 a.m. at St. John’s Regional
Hospital in Springfield. Services for Mrs. Provine were held Jan. 28 at the Greenlawn
South Chapel. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Prost, Wayne V. 5 Oct 1935 - 21 Feb 2004 SN-L 24 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of Frank & Alvera Prost; married 1960 Wynona Kay Kirkpatrick]
Wayne V. Prost, Kimberling City, Missouri, died February 21, 2004, in his home
in the company of his family at the age of 68 years. He was born in Osage City, Kansas,
on October 5, 1935, the second of four sons of Frank and Alvera Prost. After graduating
from high school in Osage City, Wayne served in the U.S. Air Force. He graduated from
Emporia State College on the GI Bill, where he met and married his wife of 43 years,
Wynona Kay Kirkpatrick. After living and working in Kansas City, Kansas, and Ozark,
Missouri, Wayne and his family settled in Heber Springs, Ark., where they owned and
operated the Stockholm Restaurant and were active members of the community. In
retirement, Wayne and Kay moved to Kimberling City where Wayne continued his life
long pursuit of artistic creation including wood carvings, pen and ink drawings, clay
modeling and cowboy poetry. In their retirement, Wayne and Kay enjoyed many western
vacations at a working cattle ranch on the Laramie Plain of Wyoming. Surviving are his
wife, Kay; son, David, of Little Rock, Ark.; two daughters, Renee Fox, of Nixa,
Missouri, and Angela Hensley, of Heber Springs, Ark.; three brothers, Frank, Ronald and
Kenneth, all of Carbondale, Kan.; nine grandchildren; and countless friends and loved
ones. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2004, in the
United Methodist Church of Kimberling City, with Richard Ogden, Rick Broadway and
Sue Ewan officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral
HomeSouth, Kimberling City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the Kimberling City Library or Community Hospice.
Pruett, George Albert July 1915 - Nov 2005 SN-L 1 Dec 2005 & SN-L 2 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Lou Ed & Laura (Ruffner) Pruett; married 1st Margaret Hogg 1 Apr 1918
-19 Jan 1999; married second Betty Jo (Johnson) Ross]
Graveside services for George Albert Pruett will be held on Saturday, December
3, 2005, at 2 p.m. at Weaver Cemetery in Ozark, Mo. Reverend Lori Lampert will
officiate. Family will receive friends at Adams Funeral Home from 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Saturday. A memorial service will be held at Dearman-Stephenson Funeral Home the
following day, December 4, 2005, at 3 p.m. in Monticello, Arkansas. Mr. Pruett was the
fifth child born to Laura Ruffner and Lou Ed Pruett in Rector, Arkansas. He attended
school in Paragould, Arkansas. He began working for Southwestern Bell Telephone at the
age of 15, cleaning the office. After graduation from high school, he continued to work
for the telephone company in many parts of Arkansas. He had wanted to serve in the
military during World War II, but his occupation with the phone company was
considered essential to national security as he kept communication lines running in an
area that mined materials essential to the war effort. Twice he tried to join up but was
deferred per the request of the phone company. When Pruett retired in 1977 he moved to
San Antonio, Texas, where he was engaged in business ventures with his sons. Upon
retiring, the Pruetts acquired a camper, motorcycle, and double cab truck to travel.
Beaches were their favorite destination, but they traveled East and West often times with

some of their children. When he felt he could no longer manage the big rig, he got a
Volkswagon pop up camper and continued to travel. Through his travels he met many
people and made many friends. Before his death, he had lived in San Antonio, Monroe
and Springfield to be near his children. Pruett had traveled to Melissa, Texas, to spend the
Thanksgiving holidays with family when he fell ill and was hospitalized. He died after a
short illness. Mr. Pruett had celebrated his 90th birthday in July of this year with family
and friends. Mr. Pruett was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Margaret
Hogg Pruett of Springfield, Mo.; a son, Dr. George A. Pruett, Jr., and a grandson, John
Michael Pruett, both of San Antonio, Texas; a brother, Ernest Pruett; and three sisters,
Margaurite Straub, Octavia Ferguson and Leona Pruett. He is survived by his wife, Betty
Jo Johnson Ross Pruett of Monticello; his son, Robert David "Bo" Pruett and his wife,
Lori, of San Antonio, Texas; daughters, Marijo Pruett Miles, Laura Lee Pruett Kaufman
and husband, Bruce, of Springfield, Mo.; daughter, Liza Pruett Forster and husband, Lex,
of Melissa, Texas; and daughter, Paula M. Pruett of Monroe, La. His step-children are
Jodie Gladden and husband, Billy, Kathy Norris, Sandy Funderburg and husband, David,
Patty Sullivan and husband, Marshall, and Tammy Lawson and husband, Paul. Pruett's
grandchildren are Mar Miles and Joe Miles, both of Monticello; Diane Miles Anderson of
Calhoun, La.; Dawn Pruett Guajardo and Rylea Pruett of San Antonio, Texas; Aimee
Pruett of Fayetteville, Ark.; and Andy Kaufman and Cory Kaufman, both of Springfield,
Mo. He has nine great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews survive their Uncle
George. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that any donations be made to St. Jude's
Hospital or to your church of choice.
Pruett, Gertie Chloe (Hawkins) 26 Apr 1903 - 18 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of Gus & Nellie Hawkins; married Gusta Pruett 19 Apr 1901 - Sep
1973]
Gertie Chloe Pruett, 86, died at 1:12 p.m. Oct. 18 in St. John's Regional Health
Center following a short illness. Born April 26, 1903, she was the daughter of Gus and
Nellie Hawkins. A long-time resident of the Ozark area, she had previously lived in
Galva, Kan., for 15 years. A homemaker and Christian, Mrs. Pruett attended the
Highlandville Assembly of God Church. Survivors include four sons, Don and Arnold
Pruett, of Buhl, Idaho, Bevaughn Pruett, of Everett, Wash., and Wayne Pruett, of Ozark;
one daughter, June Donham, Euless, Texas; one sister, Hazel Gilliam, Webb City; 16
grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Pruett was preceded in death by her
husband, Gusta and one son, Dana. Services were held last Friday in Adams Funeral
Home of Ozark with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in
Douglas County.
Pruett, Gustas John 19 Apr 1901 - 25 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p10
[Note: married Gertie 26 Apr 1903 - 18 Oct 1989]
Gustas John Pruett, 72, Rt. 1, Ozark, died last Tuesday in MediCenter,
Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Pruett was a member of the Assembly of God
Church and was a retired oil refinery worker. Survivors include his wife Gertie; five sons,
Danna, McPherson, Kan., Donald, Burbank, Calif., DeVaughn, Cherryvale, Kan., Arnold
of Burhl, Idaho; and Wayne of the hone; a daughter, Mrs. Bruce Donham, Newton, Iowa;
a brother, Fred Williams, McPherson, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Burkhart, Selah,

Wash,, Mrs. B. Day Bell, Calif. and Mrs. Mae Versaw, Springfield,; 10 grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Adams
Funeral Home.
AND
Pruett, Gustas John 19 Apr 1901 - 25 Sep 1973 OH 18 Oct 1973 p8
We, the family of Gusta Pruett would like to take this opportunity to thank our
many friends and neighbors for the comfort and sympathy extended to us during my
husband’s long illness at home and in the hospital and the passing away of our loved one.
We wish to send special thanks to the Adams Funeral Home, the Rev. Gary Phipps, Rev.
Ora Short, the singers, also the prayers, flowers, cards, telephone calls and the abundance
of food. Words cannot express how nice everyone has been to his wife and family. May
the good Lord bless each and every one for every act of kindness shown in any way.
THE GUSTA PRUETT FAMILY
Pruett, Margaret V. (Hogg) 1 Apr 1918 - 19 Jan 1999 CCH-N 27 Jan 1999
[Note: married 1940 George Albert Pruett July 1905 - Nov 2005 ]
Margaret Hogg Pruett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 19, in Mercy Villa, Springfield.
Mrs. Pruett, a homemaker, was born April 1, 1918 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. She was united
in marriage in 1940 to George Albert Pruett, a Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
employee. The couple lived throughout Central Arkansas before moving to Monticello,
Arkansas, to raise their family of six children. Following retirement they moved to San
Antonio, Texas, Monroe, Louisiana, and to Springfield, to be near children. Margaret is
survived by: her husband of 59 years, George; four daughters, Marijo Miles, Paula Pruett,
and Laura Lee Kaufman and her husband, Bruce, all of Springfield, and Liza Forster and
her husband, Lex, Melissa, Texas; a son, Robert David "Bo" Pruett and his wife, Lori,
San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren, Mar and Joe Miles, Monticello, Arkansas, Diane
Anderson, El Campo, Texas, Andy and Cory Kaufman, Springfield, Aimee and Rylea
Pruett, and Dawn Pruett Guadjardo, all of San Antonio, Texas; seven greatgrandchildren; and a half-sister, Mary Francis Brown, Carson City, Nevada. She was
preceded in death by a son, Colonel George A. Pruett, Jr., M. D. in 1981 and a grandson,
John Michael Pruett in 1993. A Funeral Mass celebrating Margaret's life was held
Saturday, Jan. 23, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul
McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph Section, Ozark.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Mercy Villa Chapel, 1100 E. Montclair, Springfield, MO
65807.
Pruett, Marie (Swearengin) 11 Dec 1908 - 13 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
Marie Pruett, 79, of Bruner, died Sunday, Nov, 5:46 p.m. at the Nixa Park Care
Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Pruett were held :at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Union
Chapel, with the Rev. Gary W. Stewart officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel
Cemetery, near Fordland, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A
homemaker, Mrs. Pruett was a former longtime Bruner resident. Her survivors include
one son, Tony Pruett, Highlandville; one daughter, Mrs. Verba Luttrull, Ozark; eight
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Pruitt, Bessie (Tennis) 5 Oct 1896 - 16 Feb 1963
Mrs. Bessie Pruitt, 66, a resident of Nixa for most of her life died at 1:05 a.m.
Saturday in St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient since January
21. Survivors include her husband, W.F. (Bill) Pruitt; a daughter, Effie White of Nixa;
two sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Harding and Mrs. Ed Rhea, both of Nixa, and one brother,
Lowell Tennis of Joplin; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in
the First Baptist Church here with the Rev’s Kenneth Bandy and Lynn Swadley,
officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
{Springfield (MO) News Leader, February 17, 1963} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
ALSO in CCR 21 Feb 1963, same except after the funeral & so info in past tense
Pruitt, Bessie M. (Tennis) 5 Oct 1896 - 16 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
Mrs. Bessie Pruitt, 66, a resident of Nixa most of her life, died at 1:05 a.m.
Saturday in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, where she had been a patient since Jan. 21.
She is survived by her husband W. F. “Bill” Pruitt; a daughter, Mrs. Effie White, Nixa;
two sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Harding and Mrs. Edd Rhea, both of Nixa; a brother, Lowell
Tennis, Joplin; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 .m. Monday in
the First Baptist Church of Nixa with the Revs. Kenneth Bandy and Lynn Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa
Pruitt, James C. 25 Mar 1890 - 23 Oct 1973 OH 1 Nov 1973 p7
[Note: married Emma L. Nokes 16 Feb 1891 - 21 Apr 1987]
Nixa - James C. Pruitt, 83, a longtime Nixa resident. died at 5:10 p.m. last
Tuesday, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Emma L.; three
sons, Buford C. of Orange, Calif., Randal N. and Joe B., both of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs.
June Tate of Wichita; two brothers, Elsha of Springfield and William T. of Nixa; one
sister, Mrs. Effie Smith, of Denver; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Services were held last Thursday in Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu
and Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Pruiett, Orville James 4 Feb 1919 - 15 Feb 2007 SN-L 18 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Ike & Maude Pruiett
Orville James Pruiett, Billings, Mo., passed away on February 15, 2007. He was
born on February 4, 1919, to Ike and Maude Pruiett in Douglas County, Mo., where he
spent most of his life working as a dairy farmer. He enjoyed hunting, cutting wood and
being outdoors. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Ed Snow, three
brothers, Alva, Audie and Junior Pruiett, and one sister, Bertie Nelson. He is survived by
three brothers, Jessie Pruiett, Herbert and Bruce Snow. Graveside services will be
Monday, February 19, 2007, at 2 p.m. in Stillings Cemetery, Ava, under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Pruitt, Joe Bill 23 Mar 1926 - 23 Feb 2003
Joe Bill Pruitt, age 76 of Nixa, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2003 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born March 23, 1926 in the Tory
community, near Highlandville, the son of James and Emma (Nokes) Pruitt. On April 16,

1960, Joe and Helen Latty were married, and they were married forty-two years. He
served his country in the U.S. Navy and was an avid sucker grabber. Joe was employed
as a truck driver by Diversified Plastics before retirement. He was a member of Ozark
Friend Masonic Lodge #352. Survivors include his wife, Helen (Latty) Pruitt; three sons,
Joe K. Pruitt and wife Rhona, Kevin Pruitt, and Kim Pruitt and wife Leslie, all of Nixa;
seven grandchildren, Justin Pruitt and wife Sarah, Thomas, Cary, Chanda, Breann,
Kourtney and Kailee; a brother, Randall Pruitt and wife Betty, Nixa; and a sister, June
Tate, Wichita, Kansas. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher; a sister,
Elizabeth Melton; a brother, Cal Pruitt; and his parents. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
February 26 2003.
Pruitt, John, Rev. 1876 - 2 Jan 1965 CCR 7 Jan 1965 p1
The Rev. John Pruitt, 88, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Bilyeu Nursing Home
here. He had been a patient 19 months. He served as pastor in several churches in
Christian and surrounding counties until he retied in 1955. He spent most of his life in the
Keltner community of Christian County. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Laura
Thompson and Mrs. Hattie Lee, both of Sparta, Mrs. Stella Burkhart and Mrs. Pennie
Hursh, both of Chadwick, Mrs. Lillie Hursh, Ozark and Mrs. Viola Stogsdill, Lawrence,
Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Vina Morrison, Ava and Mrs. Phena Hodges. Ozark; 18
grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. The Rev. Roy Shipman
officiating, assisted by the Rev. James Applegate and Mrs. Melvis Applegate. Burial was
in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Pruitt, Laura Lee 2 Apr 1944 - 12 Dec 2004 SN-L 16 Dec 2004
Funeral services for Laura Pruitt, 60, Sparta, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 16,
2004, in Ozark Full Gospel Church, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery.
Services are under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Pruitt, Lued Iza (McCoy) Bolin 25 May 1892 - 26 Nov 1953 CCR 3 Dec 1953 p5
Lued Iza McCoy was born May 25, 1892 on a farm southeast of Ozark, Mo, the
daughter of Samuel and Laura McCoy. She departed this life on November 26, 1953,
following a lengthy illness at her home in Nixa, Mo. at the age of 61 years, six months
and one day. On August 20, 1921, she was united in marriage to William Ernest Pruitt.
She was converted at an early age at the Prospect Baptist church near her birthplace and
remained a member of that church until her marriage when she moved her membership to
the Nixa Baptist Church upon making her home in Nixa. Survivors include her husband,
William Ernest Pruitt of the home; one son, Stanley Pruitt of Ozark; one daughter, Mrs.
Ray Bolin of Derby, Colo.; one brother, Leonard McCoy of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs.
Ima Bunch, Mrs. Lennie McConnell and Mrs. Alta Baird, all of Ozark; four
grandchildren; four grandchildren; many other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral
services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Nixa Baptist Church, with the
Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of

Harris of Nixa. Escorts were Clay Edwards, Melvin Snodgrass, John Edwards, Clifford
McConnell, Glenn Baird and Manford McCafferty.
Pruitt, Mary Nell (Wilson) 9 Jun 1923 - 28 Dec 2005 SN-L 2 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Sidney Albert & Dora Bell (Melton) Wilson; married 24 May 1947
Stanley Pruitt]
Mary Nell (Wilson) Pruitt, 82, Nixa, Missouri, departed this life on December 28,
2005, in Mercy Villa, Springfield, following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1923,
the daughter of Sidney Albert and Dora Bell (Melton) Wilson. On May 24, 1947, she was
united in marriage to Stanley Pruitt and this union was blessed with two children. Mary
Nell graduated from Ozark High School and then attended Springfield Teacher's College
(MSU) taking secretarial courses. At the age of 17, she accepted Christ as her personal
Savior and joined the Selmore Baptist Church south of Ozark. Through the years, Mary
Nell taught Sunday School, Sunbeams, Bible School, helped in church camp, 4-H,
Brownies, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts, she was also a member of the PTA and
homeroom mother. She faithfully attended every activity her children were involved with
and many recitals, ball games and programs for the grandchildren. For 33 years, she
owned Timeless Treasure Antique Shop, she had a reputation for honesty and unique
items. She will be remembered for the selfless love and care of her family and friends.
Following her husband's death, she was a Hospice Volunteer, making a difference in
someone else's life was her focus. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband
of 54 years, Stanley Pruitt; two sisters Erma and Elizabeth White; a brother Johnnie
Wilson; and an infant sibling. Mary Nell is survived by her daughter Kathy Bloomer and
husband David of Springfield; her son David Pruitt of Boaz; one brother Wilbur Wilson
of Ozark; five grandchildren Caleb and Benjamin Bloomer, Sarah Pruitt and husband
Justin, Clinton Pruitt and Sarah, and Janelle Pruitt; great-grandchildren Haeden and
Clayton Pruitt; nieces Jan Crable and Marilyn Andrews; nephew Jim Wilson; a special
cousin Clistabel Hutchison; honorary daughters Lana McCullough and Mary Smythe; and
closest friends Bob and Annie Daniel. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m., Tuesday,
January 3, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastors Josh Hall and Max
Edmondson officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held
from 6 to 7 p.m., Monday, January 2, 2006, in the funeral home. Contributions can be
made to St. John's HospiceCare or the building fund of the Selmore Baptist Church, C/O
Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, Missouri 65721. The Pruitt family
would like to extend gratitude of thanks to Mercy Villa staff, the St. John's Hospice staff,
her faithful friends and Pastor Hall and members of Selmore Baptist Church.
Pruitt, Mary Susan “Sudie” (Moore) 18 Aug 1891 - 10 Jul 1972 CCR 13 Jul 1972 p1
& OH 13 Jul 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Sarah A. Moore; CCR obit spells last name Pruiett,
SSDI gives her first name as Sudie, OH obit spells first name Sudia, and daughter‘s obit
calls her Sudie and her husband Manuel Pruitt]
Mrs. Audie Pruiett, 80, Oldfield, died at 3:30 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. Mrs. Pruiett was a member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church at
Highlonesome. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Goldie Coffer, Mrs. Lola Gray, Mrs.
Zelma Morrison and Mrs. Thelma Goins, all of Oldfield and Mrs. Flora Cotter of

Chadwick; a son, Floyd Pruiett of Oldfield; a brother, Tom Moore of Oldfield; 10
grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2:00 p.m. today in the Mount Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Martin Caudill
officiating. Burial was in Harvill Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Pruitt, Russell Eugene 14 May 1921 - 22 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p5
[Note: Son of William F. & Bessie M. (Tennis) Pruitt; married Imogene]
NIXA - Russell E. Pruitt, 56, died early Monday in his home after a long illness
according to a funeral home spokesman. Mr. Pruitt was a World War II veteran and was a
member of the Baptist Church here. He was a former employe of American Motors
Company in Springfield, retiring about 10 years ago because of ill health. Survivors
include his wife, Imogene; three daughters Mrs. Karen Gilley and Mrs Sharon Wells,
both of Nixa and Miss Shelly Pruitt of the home; his father, William F. Pruitt of the
home; a sister, Mrs. Effie White, Nixa; and four grandchildren. Services were at 1:30
p.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery near Nixa under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Pruitt, Sally (Adams) 1880 - 16 Jan 1960 CCR 29 Jan 1960 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Sally Adams Pruitt, 79, who died January 16 at her
home in the Keltner community, were held January 20 in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church
with Rev. Janoia Hull officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Douglas County, she was a longtime member of the
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John Pruitt; six daughters, Mrs. Laura
Thompson and Mrs. Hattie Lee, both of Sparta. Mrs. Stella Burkhart and Mrs. Tennie
Hursh, both of Chadwick, Mrs. Lillie Hursh of Ozark and Mrs. Viola Stogsdill of
Abilene, Kan.; 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; three brothers, Bert Adams
of Fordland, Lenville Adams of Selah, Wash. and Frank Adams of Oldfield; two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Heath of Long Beach, Calif and Mrs. Rosa Caudill of Oldfield.
Pruitt, Stanley Clinton 16 Jun 1923 - 21 Oct 2001
“Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their
fathers.” Proverbs 17:6. NIXA Stanley Clinton Pruitt, 78, Nixa, left this life to join his
heavenly father at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, October 21, 2001, surrounded by his caring family
in his home. He was born June 16, 1923 in Nixa, Mo., to William Ernest and Lued Iza
(McCoy Bolin) Pruitt. On May 28, 1947, he was united in marriage to Mary Nell Wilson.
Stanley retired from the Springfield School System but especially enjoyed farming,
construction work and animals. He proudly served his country overseas during WW II in
the U.S. Army. Stanley professed his faith in Jesus Christ at the young age of 14. For
many years he attended Selmore Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school, went on
church visitations, sang and served as a deacon. Presently, he was a member of Eastern
Gate Baptist Church. Family activities were always important to Stanley. He especially
enjoyed picnics, camping trips, entertaining friends and sports. He continued to play slow
pitch softball on the church team into his 60’s. Stanley was preceded in death by his
parents and a half-sister, Thelma Bolin. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Nell of
the home; one son, David Pruitt of Clever; one daughter, Kathy Bloomer and husband,
David of Springfield; five grandchildren, Caleb and Benjamin Bloomer, Sarah, Clint and

Janelle Pruitt; two nieces; one nephew; special friends, Bob and Annie Daniels of Ozark;
other relatives, neighbors and many friends. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today,
October 23, 2001, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Max Edmondson
officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, October
23, 2001.
Pruitt, William Ernest 4 Mar 1890 - 20 Aug 1970 CCR 27 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Son of William R. & Millie (Bolin) Pruitt; married Lued Iza McCoy 25 May
1892 - 26 Nov 1953]
Funeral services for William Ernest Pruitt, 80, of Nixa were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery south of Ozark. Mr. Pruitt was found dead in his home about 6:45 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 20 after suffering an apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Nixa,
her was a retired farmer and a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. He is survived by a
son, Stanley C., of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Bolin, Commerce City, Colo.; five
grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Pruitt, William Franklin 22 Mar 1895 - Dec 1977
William Franklin Pruitt, 82, a life long resident of the Nixa community, died at
5:30 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Regional Health Center, after a long illness. He was a
retired employee of Consolidated Products, a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church
and an Army Veteran of World War I. Survivors include; 1 daughter, Mrs. Effie White of
Nixa; 1 sister, Mrs. Effie Smith of Colorado; 1 brother, Elisha Pruitt of Springfield; 5
granddaughters; 7 great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader December 3, 1977 }
AND
Pruitt, William Franklin 22 Mar 1895 - Dec 1977
Funeral services for William Franklin Pruitt, 82, a life long resident of the Nixa
community, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church here with the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa, under
the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Pruitt died at 5:30 p.m,. Thursday
in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader December 4,
1977} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Pruitt, William Franklin 22 Mar 1895 - 1 Dec 1977 OH 8 Dec 1977 p11
[Note: Son of Thomas David & Dellilah Nancy (Couch) Pruitt; married Bessie M.
Tennis 5 Oct 1896 - 16 Feb 1963]
Services for William F. Pruitt, 82, a lifelong resident of the Nixa community,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Mr. Pruitt died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long
illness. He was a retired employe of Consolidated Products, a member of the Nixa First
Baptist Church and an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs.
Effie White, five grandchilden, seven great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Effie Smith,
Denver, Colo.; and one brother, Elisha, Springfield.

Prusinowski, Catherine Louise (Chambers) 13 Feb 1922 - 7 Apr 2006 SN-L 16 Apr
2006
[Note: Daughter of James and Antoinette (VonHeppler) Chambers; married 10 May 1941
William Daniel Prusinowski 11 Feb 1920 - 20 Jan 2006 ]
Catherine Louise Prusinowski, age 84, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of
Cattaraugus, New York, departed this life after a short illness on Friday, April 7, 2006.
She was born February 13, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of James and
Antoinette (VonHeppler) Chambers. On May 10, 1941, she and William Daniel
Prusinowski were united in marriage. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2006. Mrs.
Prusinowski loved being a homemaker, cooking for her family, and enjoyed raising
Dachshunds. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi in Nixa, Missouri. Formerly a
member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cattaraugus, she belonged to The Alter and
Rosary Society. She looked forward to traveling and was a member of the Let's Travel
Club in New York. Mrs. Prusinowski enjoyed many trips to Branson Shows with her
family. However, her greatest joy was her family, she was a beloved mother,
grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors include: Five children, Catherine Miller,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mary Lou Harrison, Irvine, California, Thomas Prusinowski,
Nixa, Missouri, Joseph Prusinowski and wife, Judy, Victor, New York, and Anna Foster
and husband, Gray, Nixa, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren. In
addition to her husband, a son, William James Prusinowski, and a grandson, Richard Paul
DiSalvo, preceded her in death as well as a sister, Anna Margueritte Butler, and her
parents. Following cremation, a memorial mass will be 11 a.m. April 22, 2006, in St.
Mary's Catholic Church, Cattaraugus, New York. Interment will follow for both William
and Catherine Prusinowski in the Liberty Park Cemetery, Cattaraugus, New York.
Arrangements in Nixa are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Prusinowski, William Daniel 11 Feb 1920 - 20 Jan 2006 SN-L 26 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Anthony & Frances (Dry) Prusinowski; married 10 May 1941 Catherine
Louise Chambers 13 Feb 1922 - 7 Apr 2006 ]
William Daniel Prusinowski, age 85, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Cattaraugus,
New York, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 20, 2006. He was born
February 11, 1920, in Salamanca, New York, the son of Anthony and Frances (Dry)
Prusinowski. On May 10, 1941, he and Catherine Louise Chambers were united in
marriage. Mr. Prusinowski was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
Nixa and a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cattaraugus, where he
served as Eucharist Minister, and trustee. He was employed by Motorola as a field
service engineer, and later retired from Admiral in 1986. Bill was an avid Buffalo Bills
and Notre Dame "Fighting Irish" football fan. He loved to golf, bowl, and challenge the
daily newspaper crossword puzzle. He was a beloved father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Survivors include: His wife, Catherine; five children, Catherine Miller,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Mary Lou Harrison, Irvine, California, Thomas Prusinowski,
Nixa, Joseph Prusinowski and wife, Judy, Victor, New York, and Anna Foster and
husband, Gray, Nixa; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. A son, William
James Prusinowski, and grandson, Richard Paul DiSalvo, preceded him in death, as well
as 11 brothers and sisters, and his parents. According to his wishes he was cremated. A

memorial service will be held at St. Francis of Assisi in Nixa on Saturday, January 28, at
5:30 p.m. A separate service will be held at a later date in Cattaraugus, New York.
Pryer, A. Merle (Melton) 1903 - 23 Jul 1963 CCR 25 Jul 1963
[Note: Daughter of James D. & Luvena (Bilyeu) Melton; married Chester L. Pryer 17 Sep
1910 - Nov 1976]
Mrs. Merle Pryer, 59, a lifelong resident of Highlandville, died at 7:45 a.m.
Tuesday in the state hospital at Mt. Vernon. A member of the Highlandville Baptist
Church, Mrs. Pryer is survived by her husband, C.L. (Dutch) Pryer; a daughter, Mrs.
Betty Bolin, two sisters, Flossie Ware and Mrs. Eda Tennis, and a brother, Lawton
Melton, all of Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in
Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles W. Creibaum officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Pryer, Bernita (Magers) 8 Nov 1910 - 6 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of Luther J. & Myrtle M. (Cox) Magers; married Fred C. Pryer 22 Feb
1915 - 2 Jul 1967]
Mrs. Bernita Pryer, 60, of Highlandville, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center in Springfield, She was a lifelong resident of the Highlandville-Spokane
community and a member of Ponce de Leon Methodist Church. Surviving are four sons,
Ray Pryer of Topeka, Kan. and Roger Pryer, Wayne Pryer and John Pryer, all of
Springfield; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Magers of San Diego, Calif, and
Bernice Magers of Harrisburg, Pa.; and a sister, Mrs. Opal Melton, Highlandville.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernita Pryer, 60, of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Pryer, Chester L. “Dutch” 17 Sep 1910 - Nov 1976 OH 25 Nov 1976 p7
[Note: Son of Roy L. & Myrtle O. Pryer; married A. Merle Melton 1903 - 23 Jul 1963 ]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Chester L. “Dutch” Pryor died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. A retired mechanic and carpenter,
he was a member of Highlandville First Baptist Church. He was a lifelong Highlandville
and Spokane area resident. Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Betty Bolin,
Highlandville; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Pryer, Spokane; five brothers, Clyde and Earl,
both of Spokane, and Ora and Marvin, both of Ozark, and Harold of North Bend, Ore; a
sister, Mrs. Mildred Davis, Tacoma, Calif.; and two grandsons.
AND
Pryer, Chester L. “Dutch” 17 Sep 1910 - Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p8
May God Bless Each of You for your kind words and deeds during the loss of my
beloved father, Dutch Pryer. Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers, food, cards
and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bolin and Boys.
Pryer, Corwin Elijah 16 Jul 2003 - 16 Jul 2003 CCH-N 23 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Steve & Heather (Myers) Pryer
Corwin Elijah Pryer, infant son of Steve and Heather (Myers) Pryer, was stillborn
at 10:30 a.m. July 16 2003 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Survivors

include his parents, Steve and Heather Pryer, maternal grandparents Doug and Gail
Myers, Nixa; paternal grandparents, Wayne Pryer, Springfield and Patricia Ann
Christenson, Hurley; maternal great grandmothers, Anita Myers, Macksville, Kan. And
Helen Eisenhour, Kenosha, Wisc; paternal great grandparents, Murray O. and Alma Jean
Wheeler, Tollan, Conn. Services were held Saturday, July 19 in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins, officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Springfield.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Pryer, Earl 3 May 1908 - 7 Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: Son of John F. & Sarah J. (Wilkerson) Pryer]
We wish to thank our many friends and relatives for their love and kindness show
us during the loss of our loved one. For their visits in the home, food and beautiful
flowers. Thanks for the many ways you all helped us at this time. A special thanks to the
Harris Funeral Home for their kindness and understanding. Also, Rev. George Bishop
and singers and escorts. You all were so understanding. May God Bless Each of You.
The Earl Pryer Family.
Pryer, Edith Marie (Melton) 28 Jun 1912 - 10 Oct 1975 OH 17 Oct 1975
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Dillard & Amanda Caledonia (Tatum) Melton; married Ora
E. Pryer 17 Feb 1913 - 27 Feb 1977]
OZARK - Services for Edith M. Pryer 63, Ozark, were be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Max Edmondson and Bob Warren officiating.
Burial was be in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Pryer died at 5 p.m. Friday in her home
following a several months’ illness. Mrs. Pryer was a lifelong resident of the Ozark
community, a member of the Selmore Baptist Church and an employe of Ozark Readyto-wear for 21 years. She is survived by her husband, Ora E. and a brother, Hobert
Melton, Ozark.
Pryer, Fred C. 22 Feb 1915 - 2 Jul 1967 CCR 6 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Roy L. & Myrtle O. (Harden) Pryer; married 22 Feb 1936 Benita Magers 8
Nov 1910 - 6 Feb 1971 - spelled Pryer in records other than obit]
Fred C. Pryor, 52, of four miles southwest of Highlandville, was found dead
beneath his overturned tractor by a son Sunday. A spokesman for Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark, said Mr. Pryor left home about 10 a.m. Sunday to do some work with his tractor
in a field east of his home. When he didn’t return home for lunch, his wife sent a son,
John, to look for him. The son found him beneath the machine. Mr. Pryor apparently
died almost immediately. Mr. Pryor was a carpenter employed by Turner Building
Company, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Bernita, four sons, Ray of Topeka,
Kan., Roger and Wayne of Springfield and John of the home. Other survivors are six
brothers, Clyde and Earl of Spokane, Chester, Ora and Marvin all of Ozark and Harold of
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Mildred Davis, Pacoima, CA; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Pryor,
Spokane; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery. Printed July 6, 1967 . [All other sources give name as Pryer]
Pryer, Irene C. (Young) 25 Nov 1928 - 25 May 2000 CCH-N 21 Jun 2000

No official service will be held for Irene C. Pryer, 71, of North Bend. Cremation
was at Ocean View Crematorium. She was born November 25, 1928, in Pleasant Hill,
Ark., to George and Zettie (Berry) Young. She died May 25, 2000, in North Bend. She
was a resident of the community for more than 25 years. In September of 1948, she
married Harold Pryer. Irene was a member of the Rebekahs, Eureka, Calif., chapter; the
PTA in Arcata, Calif., and the hospital auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Harold
J. Pryer of North Bend; daughter, Karen Fleming of Eugene; son, Dean Pryer of
Tillmook; daughters, Barbara Williamson and Donna Schaeffer both of Eugene; brothers,
James Young of Modesto, Calif., Haskell Young of Arcata, Calif., and Paul Young of
Delhi, Calif.; sisters, Louise Bratton of Scio, Ruby Scott and Loree Madden both of
Modesto; eight grandson; one granddaughter; and many, many friends. The family
suggests memorial contributions to South Coast Hospice, 1620 Thompson Road, Coos
Bay, Ore. 97420. Arrangements are under the direction of North Bend Chapel, 756-0440.
Her husband Harold Pryer is a brother to Marvin Pryer of Ozark.
Pryer, Margie “Allene” (McCoy) 19 Aug 1926 - 1 Feb 2005 SN-L 3 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of S. Leonard and Flora E. McCoy; married Aug 1945 Marvin Pryer 25
Feb 1920 - 2 May 2002]
Margie "Allene" Pryer, age 78 of Ozark, was born August 19, 1926, in Ozark,
Mo. to S. Leonard and Flora E. McCoy. She passed away on Tuesday evening, February
1, 2005, in her daughter's home south of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Marvin L.Pryer, in May of 2002, and her parents. Allene's mother died
February 2, 1931, when Allene was only four years old. She and her little brother were
raised by their daddy, grandma, and Aunt Ima McCoy. She is survived by her daughter
Margie, and son-in-law Tom Beadles, Ozark; the "great joy of her life", grand- daughter,
Lauren Beadles, Springfield; her brother Roger McCoy and wife Mabel, Sparta; many
nieces and nephews; and many special friends. Allene graduated from Ozark High School
in 1944 and remained very loyal to "the class of '44". She married Marvin Pryer, a
decorated World War II Army veteran, August of 1945, in Reno, Nevada. They resided in
northern California where Marvin worked in the lumber industry. They returned to
Missouri in 1950 and established their home south of Ozark. Allene joined Prospect
Baptist Church in 1941 and continued to be a faithful member all her life. She taught
Sunday School classes and Vacation Bible School classes for many years and actively
participated in all facets of church life. She especially loved working with young
children. Her "church family" was very precious to her. Allene was a bookkeeper and
salesclerk. She worked for Hanks Western Auto and Home Center in Ozark for over
thirty years. She enjoyed "serving the customers," and sharing her knowledge as well as
many stories and jokes. She was well known for her wit and sense of humor and loved to
make others smile and laugh. Allene enjoyed working in her garden and yard. She loved
beautiful flowers and raised "extra" garden produce to share with family and friends. She
was an excellent cook but truly preferred to stay busy out of doors. She was the ultimate
caregiver, taking care of her grandmother, an aunt, her mother-in-law and a brother-inlaw in their final days. She was a loving daughter, faithful companion, and devoted
mother and grandmother. She will be remembered as a fun loving, giving, and gentle yet
strong woman-one who loved her chocolate and sweets! She will be greatly missed by
those who knew her. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2005, in

Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to
Prospect Baptist Church or Community Hospice of America. "Good-bye dear one for a
little while; we'll miss you so much in this world, but we'll meet you over there." --taken
from her mother's obituary February 1931.
Pryer, Marvin L. 25 Feb 1920 - 2 May 2002
[Note: Son of Roy L. & Myrtle (Harden) Pryer; married Aug 1945 Margie Allene McCoy
19 Aug 1926 - 1 Feb 2005]
Marvin L. Pryer, age 82 of Ozark, was born February 25, 1920 in Spokane, Mo.
He was the sixth of eight children born to Roy L. and Myrtle O. Pryer. He passed away
on Thursday, May 2, 2002 in his home south of Ozark. He was preceded in death by his
parents; five brothers, Clyde, Earl, Chester, Ora and Fritz Pryer; and his sister, Mildred
Davis. He is survived by his wife, Allene Pryer of the home; a daughter, Margie and sonin-law, Tom Beadles of Ozark; the “light of his life” granddaughter, Lauren Beadles of
Ozark; one brother, Harold Pryer of North Bend, Ore.; many nieces and nephews; and
many special friends. Marvin graduated from Spokane High School and was a decorated
World War II Army veteran, having served four years in the South Pacific. He married
Allene McCoy in August of 1945 in Reno, Nev. They resided in northern California
where Marvin worked in the lumber industry. They returned to Missouri in 1950 and
established their home south of Ozark. Marvin joined Prospect Baptist Church in 1958.
Marvin was a carpenter and a farmer. He took great pride in his craftsmanship and was
proud to have the “fattest, sleekest cattle” in the area. Marvin loved the outdoors and was
an avid hunter and fisherman. He raised and sold beagles known for their hunting ability.
In later years he enjoyed working in his garden and yard, feeding and watching the
squirrels and birds especially his martins and bluebirds. Marvin was a prankster, known
for his great sense of humor. He will be remembered as a caring, giving, gentle man. He
will be greatly missed. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2002 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. Springfield NewsLeader, May 4, 2002.
Pryer, Ora E. 17 Feb 1913 - 27 Feb 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: Son of Roy L. & Myrtle (Harden) Pryer; married 26 Jan 1935 Edith Marie Melton
28 Jun 1912 - 10 Oct 1975]
OZARK - Ora E. Pryer, 64, Ozark, died at 2 p.m Thursday after apparently
suffering a heart attack at his brother’s home on Route 1, Ozark. Mr. Pryer was a native
of Spokane. He lived in Ozark since 1935 and was an employe of Major Cheese Co. here
for 30 years. He was a member of Selmore Baptist church. Survivors include his mother,
Mrs. Myrtle Pryer, Spokane; three brothers, Clyde of Spokane, Marvin of Route 1,
Ozark, and Harold of North Bend, Ore.; and a sister, Mrs. Mildred Davis, Pacloma, Calif.
Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Revs. Max
Edmondson and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
AND
Pryer, Ora E. 17 Feb 1913 - 27 Feb 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p12

The family of Ora Pryer wishes to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to
all friends, neighbors and family for the beautiful flowers, food, visits, cards and prayers
extended during the loss of their loved one. A special thanks to Rev. Max Edmondson,
Rev. Howard Blevins, Harris Funeral Home and those who provided the music. God
bless each of you. Marvin and Alleen Proyer. Tom and Margie Beadles, the Myrtle
Pryer Family.
Pryer, Roy L. 17 Jul 1879 - 17 May 1947 CCR 22 May 1947 p1
[Note: Son of John F. & Sarah (Wilkerson) Pryer; married 5 Mar 1905 Myrtle O.
Harden 16 Oct 1883 - 4 Jul 1982]
Funeral services for Roy L. Pryer, 67, who died Saturday, May 17, at his home at
Spokane, were held Wednesday afternoon in the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Reg
Mapes. Burial was in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. A veteran of the Spanish-American War, he was united in marriage in 1905 to
Myrtle O. Harden and to this union were born eight children. Survivors include the
widow, seven sons, Clyde of the home, Chester and Fred of Highlandville; Marvin, Earl
and Ora of Ozark, Harold of Petaluma, Calif., and Mildred Galloway of the home. He is
also survived by nine grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Grace Hilton of Kansas City, a halfbrother, Jess Peratt of Lawrence, Kansas, and a host of friends.
Pryer, Wilber Gene 24 Apr 1936 - 7 May 1990 OH 17 May 1990
Wilber Gene Pryer, 54, Spokane, died Monday, May 7, 1990 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after suffering a heart attack. He lived most of his
life in Spokane and graduated from Ozark High School. He was a charter member of
Faith Baptist Church in Spokane. He was employed by Consumers Wholesale Grocery.
An artist and craftsman, he made musical instruments, ceramics and restored antique
cars. He also performed as a vocalist with a local band. He is survived by his wife,
Geraldine "Gerry;" three sons, Tim Gene Pryer, Galena, Terry Dean Pryer, Spokane, and
Tony Lee Pryer, Hurlbertfield, Fla.; a daughter, Tammy Renee Miller, Spokane; six
grandchildren, Christina, Cody and Casey Pryer, Hurlbertfield, Fla., Bradley Pryer, Nixa,
and Weston and Samantha Miller, Spokane; a brother, Wilford E. Pryer, Tulsa, Okla.;
and a sister, Novella Whittington, Springfield. Services were held last Thursday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor George Bishop officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery.
Pryor, Geneva Delores (Painter) 21 Mar 1925 - 8 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of William D. & Bessie Florence (Andrews) Painter; married 31 May
1981 Luther T. Pryor 4 Sep 1917 - 22 Nov 2003 ]
Geneva Delores Pryor, 66, Cassville, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday
afternoon, May 8, 1991, in her home. She was born March 21, 1925, at Exeter, the
daughter of William D. and Bessie Florence Andrews Painter. On May 31, 1981, she
married Luther Pryor. She moved to Cassville from Ozark in 1981, and owned and
operated an antique shop in her home. She was a member of the Spiritual Streams
Church, Cassville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and six brothers, William
Joseph Painter, Paul Winford Painter, Ray Painter, Henry Painter, David Painter and
Norman Earl Painter. She is survived by her husband, Luther Pryor; three daughters,

Monna Stafford, Springfield, Jeannie Crim, Nixa, and Jody Hamilton, Springfield; two
brothers, Floyd Painter, Norfolk, Va., and Shamel Painter, Cassville; three sisters, Martha
Creason and Marguary Weathers, both of Rogers, Ark., and Esther Harrison, Ridgley;
four grandchildren, Kristi Lee Saner, Timothy Benton Kinser, Marc Brennon Crim and
Morgan Rayanne Crim; a great-granddaughter, Madison Lynlee Saner; several nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends. Graveside services were Thursday, May 9, in Maplewood
Cemetery, Exeter, under the direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, with the Rev.
John Atchley officiating.
Publow, Arthur William 5 May 1889 - 22 May 1950 CCR 25 May 1950
[Note: Son of Charles & Minnie (Hendrix) Publow; married 14 Aug 1912 Helen
Espeurer 24 Dec 1890 - 13 Nov 1953]
Arthur W. Publow, Christian County farmer and stockman, died Sunday at his
home 4 miles south of Ozark. Mr. Publow, son of Charles and Minnie Publow, was born
May 5, 1889, at Chicago, Illinois, and was 61 years of age at the time of his death. He
was united in marriage to Helen Espeurer in Chicago August 14, 1912. To this union was
born one daughter, Helen. Survivors besides Mrs. Publow are the daughter, Mrs. Paul
Marley, and three grandchildren, of the home; and four sisters, Mary and Laura Publow
of Manitou Springs, Colorado, Ella Markley of Jasper, Texas, and Rose Good of
Chicago. Mr. Publow had resided in the Ozark community the past 23 years. Funeral
services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel with the rev.
Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Publow, Helen (Espeuer) 24 Dec 1890 - 13 Nov 1953
CCR 19 Nov 1953 p1
Helen Espeuer was born Dec, 24, 1890 at Chicago, Illinois and departed this life
Nov. 13, 1953. In 1912 she was married to Arthur Publow, who preceded her in death.
She was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Chicago. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul Marley of Kansas City; three grandchildren; and one
sister, Mrs. George Walthuis of Seymour, Mo. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov.
16 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial
was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Pugh, William Floyd, Jr. 23 Mar 1940 – 23 Jan 1995 CCH-N 25 Jan 1995
William Floyd Pugh Jr., 54, Nixa, died Monday, Jan. 23, 1995, at St. John's
Regional Health Center after an extended illness. He was born March 23, 1940, in
Sedalia, the son of William Floyd Sr. and Elsie (Strange) Pugh. Mr. Pugh was part owner
and operator of Springfield Dental Lab and a member of the First Baptist Church,
Sedalia. Survivors include his wife, Laura, of the home; his mother, Elsie Pugh; a
brother, Gary L., and his wife Judy; a sister, Katherine, and her husband, Jack Vansell, all
of Sedalia; two nieces and two nephews. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
Thursday, Jan. 26, at Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia. No formal visitation is scheduled.
Greenlawn Funeral Home South is in charge of local arrangements. McLaughlin Funeral
Home, Sedalia, is taking care of services.
Pulaski, Wanda Sue (Campbell) 31 May 1934 - 11 Mar 2002 CCN-J 19 Mar 2002

[Note: Daughter of William Carlos & Willie Mae (Johnson) Campbell; married Stanley
F. Pulaski]
Wanda Sue Pulaski, 67, of Ozark, passed away Monday, March 11, 2002 in St.
John's Regional Health Center. Wanda was born May 31, 1934 in Eufoula, Oklahoma,
the daughter of William Carlos and Willie Mae (Johnson) Campbell. Survivors include:
her husband, Stanley F. Pulaski, Ozark; two sons, Frank Pulaski and Donald Jack
Pulaski; and a grandson, Aaron Pulaski, all of El Cerrito, California; and a sister, Darlene
Hancock, Ozark. A graveside service was held Friday in Sunset View Cemetery, El
Cerrito, California. Local arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Pulley, Ardra L. (Greer) 24 Oct 1900 – 15 Sep 1995 CCH-N 20 Sep 1995
Ardra L. Pulley, 94, Ozark, died Friday, Sept. 15, in St. John’s Regional Health
Center. She was born October 24, 1900, in Helena, Missouri, and was the daughter of
James and .Jeanette Patton Greer. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Preston H.
Pulley in 1958; a son, Ronald R. Pulley; and a brother, Earl Greer. Mrs. Pulley was a
member of Van Nuys Baptist Church in California. Survivors include: a daughter and her
husband, Imogene and Douglas Knight, Sun City, Calif.; a son and his wife, Donald F.
and Eloise Pulley, Ozark; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be
at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Joseph
Munshaw officiating.
Purdom, George Thomas 7 Nov 1889 - Aug 1949 CCR 11 Aug 1949
[Note: Son of Robert Vince & Elizabeth Purdom; married 18 May 1918 Amy Douglas
who died 2 Jan 1928]
George Thomas Purdom, a resident of Salida since 1922, passed away at home of
Mr. and Mrs. Les Morton. He had retired at 5:30 o’clock after complaining that he did
not feel well. His death was not discovered until 11:30 when Claude Lytle, a roomer at
the Morton home, went to the room. He was born Nov. 7, 1889, at Bruner, Mo., On May
18, 1918, he was united in marriage to Miss Amy Douglas of McCracken, Mo. Three of
the four children born of the union survive. They are: Mrs. Doris Cooley of Denver,
Geraldine of Los Angeles, and Paul of Grand Junction. His wife preceded him in death
Jan. 2, 1928. After serving in World War I, he went to Omaha, Neb., where he engaged in
contracting and building. He followed that vocation until his death. He recently suffered a
broken right arm and had been in poor health since. In addition to his children, he is
survived by the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Susan Dunn of Walback, Nebr., Mrs.
Lucy Beamon of Los Angeles, John Purdom of Salida, Joel Purdom of Denver, and
Robert E. Purdom of Orlando, Fla. Two granddaughters and a number of nieces and
nephews, including Hollis and Elwood Heister and Mrs. Fritz Owen of Salida, also
survive him. Funeral arrangements are awaiting the arrival of his daughters.
Purdom, Joe C. 17 Nov 1893 - 3 Apr 1971 CCR 15 Apr 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Robert V. & Elizabeth (Loveland) Purdom]

Joe C. Purdom, a native of Bruner, died April 3 in Canon City, Colo. at the age of
77 years following major surgery in a Canon City hospital. Funeral services and burial
were held April 6 in Canon City. He was the son of the late Robert V. Purdom and
Elizabeth Loveland Purdom of Bruner. Five sisters and four brothers preceded him in
death. Surviving him are a sister, Mrs. Lucy Beamon of Whittier, Calif.; several nieces
and nephews in Colorado and California and cousins in Missouri.
Purdom, John R. Dec 1884 - 30 Nov 1968 CCR 12 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Robert Vince & Elizabeth Purdom; birthdate from 1900 census]
John R. Purdom, 85, a native of the Bruner community in Christian County, died
Nov. 30 at his home in Salida, Colo., following a three-year illness. Funeral services and
burial were at Salida, where he had been a resident for 61 years. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Ethel F. Purdom, 738 C. Street, Salida; a brother, John Purdom of Canon City,
Colo., and a sister, Mrs. Lucy Beamon of La Habra, Calif. The Loveland and Rathbun
families of Christian County are cousins.
Purnell, Kate d 11 Jun 1950 CCR 15 Jun 1950
Mrs. Kate Purnell, mother of Mrs. J.P. McCann of Ozark, died Saturday in her
home in Deepwater, Mo. Survivors are seven children, nine grandchildren, and seven
great-grandchildren.
Pursley, Cecil M. (Linthicum) 14 Jul 1901 - Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
Services for Mrs. Cecil M. Pursley, 74, Route 9, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Harmony Baptist church west of Rogersville with the Revs. Howard Blevins and John
Potter officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of
Rogersville. The family will be in the funeral chapel from 7-9 p.m. today. Mrs. Pursley
died at 12:17 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Mrs. Pursley was
a member of the Harmony Baptist Church where she played the organ and piano for
many years. She was also a member of the Bethel Chapter No. 281 Order of the Eastern
Star Lodge in Rogersville and the White Shrine in Springfield. Survivors include her
husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stoaks, Route 8 and Mrs. Jean Barnard,
Rogersville; a brother, Adrain P. Linthicum, La Mesa, Calif.; two grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.
Pursley, Lewis Craig 27 Aug 1918 - 25 Sep 2000 CCH-N 4 Oct 2000
L. Craig Pursley, age 82, Ozark, died Monday, September 25, 2000 after a
courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Jacquie, of the home; a
daughter, Mary Cornelius and her husband, Jim, Ozark; three beloved grandchildren,
Jamie, Jenny and Jess, Ozark; two brothers, Phil Pursley, Bolivar, and Lano Pursley,
Springfield; a sister, Avanell Strader, Springfield; a brother-in-law, Rick Purves and his
wife Debi, Sugar Cove, NC; and his mother-in-law, June Purves, Springfield. Craig was
born and raised in the Bolivar area. Upon graduating from High School he moved to
California where he worked in the oil business for many years and attended USC before
returning to Southwest Missouri. He was a building contractor until his retirement in
1985. He was a member of the Friend Lodge of Ozark and of the Baptist faith. He
enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading, baseball, and being with his family. He was a

beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He will be deeply missed by those who
knew and loved him. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 28, 2000 at
Weaver Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Purtle, Jessie Naomi (Robertson) 11 Jul 1910 - 13 Oct 2005 SN-L 15 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of James Marion & Laura Jane (Marler) Robertson]
Jessie Naomi (Robertson) Purtle, age 95, passed away October 13, 2005. She was
born July 11, 1910, in Ava, Mo., and was the daughter of James Marion and Laura Jane
(Marler) Robertson. She spent the majority of her life in the Ava area, but has resided in
Ozark for the past four years. She lived with her daughter, Nettie Hicks for three years
and has been a resident of the Ozark Nursing and Care Center for the past year where she
was treated with loving kindness by the entire staff. She is survived by five daughters,
Zada Purtle, Ava; Naomi and Newt Porter, Squires; Emily and Clifford Burchell,
Branson; Nettie Hicks, Ozark; and Nina and Butch McCleary, Ava; nine grandchildren,
23 great grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Sunday, October 16,
2005, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo. Funeral services
will be conducted by Reverend John Moles and Reverend Dustin Ledford on Monday,
October 17, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with burial
following in the Fannon Cemetery, Ava, Mo.
Putman, Orin David 1902 - 1 Apr 1962
CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
A lifelong resident of Greene County, Orin David Putman, 59, of Route 10,
Springfield, died Sunday afternoon, He suffered from a heart disease, He was a member
of the Pleasant Hope Baptist Church. Mr. Putman was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mamie; four daughters, Mrs. June Kaufman, Ozark,
Mrs. Leota Beutler, Route 1, Springfield, Mrs. Jacqueline Harmon, Des Moines, and Mrs.
Mary Price, Route 10, Springfield; his mother, Mr. W. W. Putman, 418 West Division,
Springfield; a half-brother, Ira Putman, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Eva Blackburn, Fort
Scott, Kan. and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Henry Breig officiating. Burial was in Mt. Comfort
Cemetery.
Putney, Sibyle Maye (Byerley) 29 Jan 1920 - 27 Dec 2003 SN-L 31 Dec 2003
[Note: married 31 Oct 1996 Clyde S. Putney ]
Sibyle Maye Putney, 83, has been called home to be with her Lord and loved ones
that have passed before her, in Nixa's Christian Health Care Center at 10 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 27, 2003. Formerly of the Ava and Souder areas, she was born near Rockbridge,
Mo., on Jan. 29, 1920. She was united in marriage to Clyde S. Putney on Oct. 31, 1936,
and from this union eight children were born: five girls and three boys. Sibyle was
preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde and a granddaughter, a grandson, a
great-grand daughter, and a great-grandson. She is survived by one brother, Gene
Byerley, New York; her eight children; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many friends and distant relatives.
Thanks to the Nixa Christian Health Care Center and Hospice Staff for all of the care and
support that was given to Sibyle and her family. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in

Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Saturday in Ava
Cemetery.
Pyeatt, Chloe D. (Nicholas) 18 May 1892 - 26 May 1977 OH 2 Jun 1977 p6
[Note: married Roscoe L. Pyeatt]
ROGERSVILE - Services for Mrs. Chloe D. Pyeatt, 85, of Rogersville, were at 10
a.m. Saturday in the Harmony Baptist Church west of here, with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield under direction of
Marsh of Rogersville, Mr. Pyeatt died at 12:10 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after
a long illness. She was a native of Polk County and was a member of Harmony Baptist
Church here. Surviving are her husband, Roscoe L.; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Arnold,
Kimberling City and Mrs. Orlena Woolery, Rogersville; a brother, Mark Nicholas,
Springfield; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Pyland, Robert E. (Bob) 13 Apr 1930 – 3 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Robert (Bob) Pyland, 69, Springfield, passed away at 6:35 p.m., January 3, 2000
in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for the
past six years. Bob was born April 13, 1930 at Noland, Arkansas, the son of P.E. and
Gladys Louise Holmes Pyland. He was a well-known in Missouri, Arkansas and the
southern states as a professional trainer of Tennessee Walking Horses. He is preceded in
death by, his parents; two brothers, Joe Pyland and Danny Earl Pyland. Bob is survived
by: his wife, Heidi; a son, Bobby Joe Pyland and a stepson, Barry Fee, all of the home,
two daughters, Debbie Horine and her husband, Bruce, and daughters, Jessica and Katie,
Springfield, Becky Davis and her husband, Darrell, Marshfield, two sons, Rob Pyland
and his wife, Irene, a son, Michael and a daughter, Audrey, Ozark, Dan Pyland and
special friend, Misty Ritter, Ozark; two sisters, Mignon Smith, Black Rock, Arkansas,
Phyllis Kyger, St. Louis, Mo. One brother, Ed Pyland, Napa, CA. Funeral services was at
2 p.m. Thursday, January 6, 2000 in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home
Chapel, 2001 W Walnut Lawn, Springfield. Burial followed in Patterson Cemetery.
The family received friends in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 5, 2000, at 4:30
p.m. to 6:30 P.M.
Pyle, Edith W. (Crouch) 29 Oct 1919 – 29 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
Edith W. Pyle, 72, Ozark, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1991 from injuries sustained in
an automobile accident. She was born Oct. 29, 1919 in Ledyard, Conn., and was the
daughter of Chauncey and Lucy Crouch. She lived in Quaker Town, Conn., before
moving to Ozark 20 years ago. She attended Sparta Assembly of God Church. Preceding
her in death were a son, Francis Worrell Pyle II in 1981; an infant daughter; and two
brothers, John and Sidney Crouch. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Francis
Worrell Pyle; seven sons, Chauncey Pyle, Decatur, Ill., Levi Pyle, Enoch Pyle and his
wife, Karen, all of Ozark, Timothy Pyle and his wife, Amy, Providence, R.I., Dan Pyle,
Sam Pyle and his wife, Brenda, and James Pyle and his wife, Yasmine, all of Ozark; three
daughters and sons-in-law, Lucyanna and Robert Westfall, Springfield, Rosalba and Tom
Hinton, Costa Rica, and Dorothy and Robert Logsdon, Springfield; a daughter-in-law,
Deborah Pyle Sherwood, Ozark; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers,
Stephen Crouch, Springfield, and Joseph Crouch, Ledyard, Conn.; and four sisters,

Elizabeth Crouch and Margie Shafer, both of Springfield, Augusta Stoll, Peoria, Ill., and
Lila Shafer, Plainfield, Conn. Services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Tom Hinton, Assemblies of God Missionary, officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery.
Pyle, Francis W. 13 Jan 1922 - 14 May 2000 CCH-N 17 May 2000
[Note: Son of Enoch William & Georgeanna (McBride) Pyle; married Edith W. Crouch
29 Oct 1919 - 29 Nov 1991]
Francis W. Pyle, age 78, of Ozark, died at 11:50 a.m. Sunday May 14, 2000 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Francis was born January 13, 1922 in
Chester, Pennsylvania, the son of Enoch William and Georgeanna McBride Pyle. He was
preceded in death by his parents, his wife Edith; a son Francis W Pyle, II, and a brother,
William Clarkson Pyle. Survivors include: ten children; Lucy Westfall and her husband
Robert, Branson; Chauncey Pyle and Levi Pyle both of Ozark, Rosalba Hinton and her
husband Rev. Thomas, Nixa; Enoch Pyle and his wife Karen, Ozark, Timothy Pyle and
his wife Amy, New York, NY, Daniel Pyle and his wife, Susanna, and Samuel Pyle and
his wife Brenda, all of Ozark, Dorothy Logsdon and her husband Robert, Springfield,
James Pyle and his wife, Yasmin, Nixa; a daughter-in-law, Debbie Sherwood and her
husband, Rev. Jay, Nixa; two brothers, Robert Wendall Pyle, Brewster, MA, George
Pyle, Crown Point, IN; a sister Dorothy Powell, Downingtown, PA; twenty-four
grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 11 a.m.
Wednesday, May 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation was from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 16,
in the funeral home. Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of
children are their fathers. Proverbs 17:6.
Pyle, Marie (Welch) Scott 5 Oct 1914 - 9 Nov 2004
SN-L 11 Nov 2004
Marie (Welch) Pyle, 90, Springfield, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004, at
Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born Oct. 5, 1914, in Billings, Mo., to William K. and
Nona Mae (McElhaney) Welch. She was a member of the Dale Street Methodist Church,
Springfield. Her two husbands, Merle Scott and Dr. Calvin Pyle; her parents; and two
sisters, Bessie Caldwell and Blanche Welch, all preceded her in death. She is survived by
many cousins and friends. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Tom Vansant officiating. Burial will follow
in Wise Hill Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. until service time.
Pyne, June Eileen (White) O’Banion 20 Jun 1929 - 24 Nov 1996 CCH-N 1 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Orus Clifford & Alta L. (Landers) White; married 1948 Joe Gene
O'Banion; married 1961 John Pyne]
Services were held Monday, December 1, 1996, at 1:00 p.m. at Rose Hills
Chapel, Whittier, California, for June Eileen Pyne. She died Sunday, November 24, 1996
in Santa Fe Springs, CA, having made her home there for 35 years. She was born to the
parents of Alta and Orus White, who have both preceded her in death. Eileen graduated
from Spokane High School in 1947 as valedictorian of her senior class and attended
Southwest Missouri State University. Eileen moved to California and married Joe Gene
O'Banion in 1948. They had three children: Joe Michael, who preceded her in death at the

age of 35; Donna Joleen of Carson, California; and Terry Duane of Redondo Beach,
California. John and Eileen were married in 1961. Eileen retired from Cooper Tire Co.
after 31 years of service where she was the first female employee to become a service
center coordinator in the history of Cooper Tire Co. Eileen is also survived by four
grandchildren: Forrest Ryan Brown of Las Vegas, Nevada; Mellisa Eileen Brown of
Carson, California; Joseph Michael O'Banion of Redding, Califonia; and DeAnn Jean
O'Banion of Norwalk, Califonia. She has one sister, Donna Jean Brooks, Aptos,
Califonia, and a nephew, Douglas James Brooks of Draper, Utah. Eileen was a member
of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW, Elk's Club, B.PO.E. and the American Legion. Eileen
devoted her life to her children and grandchildren, and after retiring she enjoyed
traveling, cooking, gardening, and her many friends. She will be missed by all of those
whose lives she touched and will always be remembered as a loving, kind, true and loyal
friend, wife, sister, mother, and grandmother.
Qualls, Quinton Eugene 17 Sep 1935 - 15 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: married Loretta]
Quinton Eugene Qualls, 36, of Rt. 1, Billings, died at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 15,
at his home from an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. The weapon involved was
reportedly a 12-gauge shotgun, according to Stone County Coroner, Gary Stumpff.
Stumpff also reported that Mr. Qualls had been extremely despondent recently and his
body was discovered in the basement at home by his wife after she heard the gunshots.
Mr. Qualls was an employee of Burl Walnut Company of Billings., Survivors include his
wife, Loretta and three children, David, Terry and Jerry Wayne, all of the home. Funeral
services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in Bradford-Surridge Chapel, Marionville with the
Rev. Victor Horton officiated. Graveside services will be at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in Dog
Creek Cemetery neat Poteau, Okla.
Quessenbery, Jo Ann 23 Feb 1940 - 1 Dec 2003 CCH-N 10 Dec 2003
Jo Ann Quessenbery, 63, of Nixa, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2003 in the home she
shared with her sister, Norma Smith. Ms. Quessenbery was born February 23, 1940 in
Mansfield, Missouri. She was the precious Downs Syndrome daughter of Pete and
Lenore (Harris) Quessenbery, who preceded her in death. Survivors include six brothers
and sisters: Norma Smith of Nixa, Fred W. Quessenbery of Highlandville, Bud
Quessenbery of Seymour, Carol Killian of Springfield, Rick Quessenbery of Springfield,
David Quessenbery of Marshfield, nieces and nephews. A private burial will be held in
McComb Cemetery in McComb, Missouri at a later date. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.
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Quick, Lemaul “Burr” 30 Jan 1897 - 9 Oct 1972 CCR 12 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: married Naomi]
Burr Quick, 75, of Protem died at 11:50 a.m. Monday in Skaggs Hospital,
Branson, after a long illness. Mr. Quick was a lifelong resident of Taney County. He is
survived by his wife, Naomi; a son, Armel Quick of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. Billie
Crow, of San Fernando, Calif.; two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral
services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Protem Community Church with the Rev.

Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial followed in Wolfe Cemetery at Protem, under direction
of Clarkson of Forsyth.
Quick, Mariam Marie 30 Dec 1913 - 20 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: married Raymond Lee Quick 7 Sep 1908 - Oct 1978]
Mariam Marie Quick, 75, Kimberling City, died at 12:10 p.m. Oct. 20 in Cox
Medical Center North in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Raymond Lee Quick, on Oct. 25, 1978. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a
member of Notch Community Church. She is survived by one son, James LeRoy Quick,
Snellville, Ga.; two daughters, Laverne McClease and Violetta McLaughlin, both of
Nixa; three brothers, Earl Kimberling, West Helena, Ark., J.B. Kimberling, Kimberling
City and Herman Kimberling, Wenatchee, Wash.; three sisters, Christean Quick, Reeds
Spring, Ruth Swofford, Pleasant Hills, and Lorean Swofford, Fort Collins, Colo; 12
grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to
Notch Community Church.
Quigg, Bobbie Jeanne (Quigg) Totten 29 Aug 1938 - 25 Jan 2001 CCH-N 7 Feb 2001
[Note: Daughter of Harvey N. & Marcella (Douglas) Quigg; married ? Totten]
Bobbie Jeanne Quigg, 62, Nixa„ passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2001 in Vencor
Hospital, Ontario, Calif She was born Aug. 29, 1938 in Brentwood, Ark., the daughter of
Harvey N. and Marcella (Douglas) Quigg. Survivors include: a son, Randy Totten, Calif.;
a daughter, Laurie Davis, Nixa; her mother Marcella Hickman, Eagle Rock, Mo.; a
brother, Curtis Quigg, Coweta, Okla.; two granddaughters, Starr Arnold, Orange, Calif.
and Call Megan Davis, Nixa; a great-granddaughter, Kendra Arnold; a sister-in-law,
Glory Quigg, Branson; two stepsisters, Carolyn Matlock, Kellyville, Okla. and Norma
Brook, Modesto, Calif.; a stepbrother, Wayne Hickman, Modesto, Calif.; nieces, nephews
and cousins. Bobbie was preceded in death by her father, Harvey Quigg; a brother, Clyde
Quigg; and her stepfather, Norman Hickman. A funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 3 in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Rod Cannedy and Rev. Paul Yarnall officiating.
Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery, Branson.
Quigg, Grace Marie (Kreider) 22 Sep 1929 - 28 Oct 2005 SN-L 18 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rex P. & Helen T. Kreider]
Grace Marie (Kreider) Quigg took a teaching position with her maker on October
28, 2005, after a long illness. Grace Marie was born September 22, 1929, in Springfield,
Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rex P. and Helen T. Kreider, and by
two brothers, Rex Kreider Jr. of Springfield, and James David Kreider of Nixa, Mo.
Grace Marie is survived by two daughters, Cynthia (Quigg) Hurd of Springfield, and
Kristie (Quigg) Hunt of Kansas City, Missouri. She is also survived by a sister, Nancy
(Kreider) Baron of Goldendale, Washington State, and a brother, John E. Kreider of
Gouvemeur, New York State, as well as her best friend, sister-in-law, Kunigunda Kreider
of Nixa, Missouri. Grace Marie spent a lifetime dedicated to the teaching profession. She
was a master teacher focusing on early childhood education and children with special
needs. She taught many years on Indian Reservations in Oklahoma, Arizona and New
Mexico. She was proficient in several languages and had a love for classical music. Grace
Marie spent her retirement years educating other teachers at a local community college

and mastering the violin in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Aunt Gracie, as she was
affectionately known, committed her life to learning and to children. She was a true
public servant and lived by her motto: "To serve and not be served." She will be greatly
missed by those who loved her and those children she touched in the classroom. Grace
Marie was interred at Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Mo. Any memorials may be
sent to the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation, 3016 Dupont Circle Suite B, Jefferson
City, Missouri 65109.
Quigley, Michael Dewayne 8 Jul 1976 - 12 Mar 2002 CCN-J 19 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of John & Betty Quigley; married 30 Aug 1997 Jennifer Annette Blevins]
Michael Dewayne Quigley, 25, of Clever, passed away Wednesday, March 13,
2002 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 8, 1976 in Parsons,
Kansas. On August 30, 1997 he and Jennifer Annette Blevins were married. Michael was
employed by K.B.C. Storage. He was a member and had been a trustee for Victory
Baptist Church in Nixa. Survivors include: his wife, Jennifer; a daughter, Morgan; his
mother, Betty Quigley, Clever; his father, John Quigley and wife, Frances, Borger,
Texas; two brothers and their wives, Jeff and Angela Quigley, Shawnee, Kansas, and
Brian and Kimberly Quigley, Hurley; his grandparents, James and Bernice Faulkenberry,
Nixa; Jennifer's parents, Kenneth and Mary Jo Blevins, Highlandville; Jennifer's brother,
Danny Blevins and wife Dina, Farlington, Kansas; grandparents-in-law, Clell and Jo
Wieneke, Clever; and Leonard and Nona Blevins, Highlandville; and two stepbrothers,
Tim Walters, Borger, Texas, and Dominic Walters, El Reno, Oklahoma. Funeral services
were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday; March 16, in Victory Baptist Church, Nixa, with Pastor Ray
Brinson officiating. Burial followed in McConnell-Bledsoe Memorial Cemetery, Nixa.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Quimby, Lillie Ann (Dalton) Aleshire 1 Mar 1889 - 8 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of James K. & Margaret M. (Brown) Dalton; married 7 Oct 1909 Arthur
L. Aleshire 1884 - 1916; married second ? Quimby]
Lillie Ann Quimby, 100, of Ozark, died March 8 at Riverview Manor, Ozark.
Services for Mrs. Quimby were held March 11 at the Union Chapel Baptist Church,
Fordland, with the Revs. Darrell Swearengin and Denzil Dalton officiating. Burial
followed at Union Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Quimby served as a cook for many years at the
Y.M.C.A. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Swearengin.

Race, Dora C. (Abbott) 2 Aug 1897 - 8 Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of Osro O. & Mary E. (Walker) Abbott]
Dora C. Race, 90, of Sparta, died at 12:40 p.m. Monday at St. John's Regional
Health Center; Springfield Services for Mrs. Race were held Wednesday at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Mrs. Race was born in Sparta Aug. 2, 1897, to Osro O. and Mary E. (Walker) Abbott.
She had resided in Sparta for most of her life, living away from the community for only
15 years, in Burkburnett, Texas. She was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church.
Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Elsie Bird, Sparta; one niece, Naomi Harper,
Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Merle Race, Sparta; one step granddaughter, Mrs.
Joyce Barnett, Sparta; and several grandnieces and nephews.
Race, Merle R. (Osborn) 12 Oct 1914 - 1 Nov 1989 OH 9 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of Spurgeon & Ida Mae (Luttrull) Osborn; married 10 Sep 1942 Norman
L. Race 26 Apr 1918 - 28 Sep 1976]
Merle R. Race, 75, a longtime resident of Sparta, died Nov,. 1 in St. John's
Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born Oct. 12, 1914, to Spurgeon and Ida
Mae Luttrull Osborn and was married to Norman Race on Sept. 10, 1942 at Sparta. He
preceded her in death on Sept. 28, 1976. Mrs. Race was a member of High Street Baptist
Church for many years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her
parents and one brother. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Barnett; a sister, Bessie
Searles of Sparta; a brother, Virgil Osburn of Sparta; three nieces; three nephews and
numerous great-nieces and -nephews. Services were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel
of Ozark with the Rev. Bill Rogers officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Rader, Margaret “Maggie” (McCauley) May 1870 - 26 Oct 1962 CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Francis Marion & Sarah Elizabeth (McCauley) McCauley;
married Daniel Rader 12 Oct 1862 - 5 Mar 1949; 1900 census gives birthdate as May
1868, but 1880 gives as 1870]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Rader, 92, of Springfield who died at 12:50
p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at a Springfield hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Harris
Chapel in Nixa. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Survivors are a son, Roy Rader of Nixa; a
sister, Mrs. Laura Gibson of the home; two brothers, Ershel McCauley of Springfield and
Earl McCauley of Long Beach, Calif.; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Rader, Ollie Raymond 5 Sep 1892 - 18 Jun 1952 CCR 26 Jun 1952
[Note: Son of W. Daniel & Margaret “Maggie: (McCauley) Rader; married Lula]
Ollie Raymond Rader, 61, died Wednesday, June 18, in a Denver, CO hospital
following a long illness. Survivors are the wife, Lula Rader; one daughter, Mrs. Jack
McCullah of Branson, MO; one grandson, Derald Stine of Ozark; his mother Mrs.
Maggie Rader, one brother Roy, both of Nixa; two nephews Okla Rader of Nixa and
Leonard Rader of Springfield. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon by the
Rev. Guy Howard at the Chaffin Funeral Home. Burial was at the McCauley Cemetery.
Rader, Otto E. 20 Sep 1902 - Dec 1972 OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: married Belva]

Marshfield - Funeral services for Otto E. Rader, 70, of Marshfield, were held at 2
p.m. last Friday in the Fraker Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating.
Burial was in the Marshfield Cemetery. He was a retired farmer and a member of
Prospect Baptist Church in Marshfield. Survivors include his wife, Belva, one son,
William O. of Sedalia, one daughter, Mrs. Nadine Maddux of Ozark; one brother, Hugh
of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Gardner of Richmond, Calif. and Mrs.
Alice Ivie of Springfield and four grandchildren.
Rader, Roy R. 3 Sep 1887 - 9 Jun 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB8
[Note: Son of William Daniel & Maggie M. Rader; married Mabel B. 1 May 1896 - 11
Aug 1985]
Services for Roy R. Rader, 91, Nixa, were held Monday in Harris Chapel with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Rader, a
lifelong Christian County resident, died last Saturday in his home after a long illness. Mr.
Rader, a retired farmer, had been employed at the vinegar plant in Nixa, for many years.
He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include his wife. Mabel and two
sons, Okla of the home and Leonard, Springfield.
Rader, W. Daniel 12 Oct 1862 - 5 Mar 1949 CCR 10 Mar 1949
[Note: married Margaret “Maggie” McCauley May 1870 - 26 Oct 1962; tombstone gives
first initial as E. and dates above; 1900 census gives his birthdate as Jun 1865]
Funeral services for W. D. Rader, 87, retired farmer of the Nixa community, who
died Saturday, March 5, in the Springfield Baptist hospital were held Sunday afternoon in
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark by Rev. Roscoe C. Harding with burial in McCauley
cemetery. He is survived by his wife Maggie; two sons, Roy and Ollie of Nixa; three
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Rader, W. Oscar 16 Jan 1897 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: married Julia]
W. Oscar Rader, 91, of Brookline, died at 10:23 p.m. Oct. 26 at Primrose Place,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Rader were held Saturday, Oct. 29 at Trinity Lutheran
Church with Pastor William Marler officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. A native of Rader, Missouri, Mr. Rader had lived in Brookline since 1937. He
was a retired farmer, and a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He also was a
veteran of World War I, having served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Rader was
preceded in death by his wife, Julia, in 1986. His survivors include four sons, Bill and
Sam of Republic, Don, of Springfield, and David, of Brookline; two daughters, Georgia
Heinemann, of Park Forest, Illinois, and Linda Groves, of Rogersville; a sister, Florence
Oetting, Springfield; three brothers, Wes, Ike, and Herschel, all of the state of Kansas; 13
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Radford, Bernard Franklin 22 Jan 1913 - 19 Jan 1991 NN-E 24 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Joe & Dillie (Norton) Radford; married 10 Feb 1933 Gracie Marie Cannon
14 Aug 1909 - 23 Nov 1998]
Bernard Franklin Radford, 77, Highlandville, died at 6:42 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19,
1991, in Cox Medical Center South Emergency Room. He died of an apparent heart

attack. He was born to Joe and Dillie Norton Radford on Jan. 22, 1913, in Lone Oak,
Ark. He was an active member of Crane Masonic Lodge No. 519 and had served as past
master several times. He was also a member of Galena Masonic Lodge No. 515. He was
married to Gracie Cannon on Feb. 10, 1933. They had two children, Wayne and Shirley
Jean. Bernard Radford and his family moved to Missouri in 1948. He lived in the
Hootentown Community from 1948 until his death. He was preceded in death by his
daughter, Shirley Jean, in 1937; his father, Joe, in 1948; a brother, Wesley, in 1962; and
his mother, Dillie, in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Gracie, of the home; his son and
daughter-in-law, Wayne and Emma Lee Radford, Nixa; a sister and brother-in-law, Neva
and Edward Reed, Nixa; a brother and sister-in-law, Lebert and Iola Radford, Clever; a
grandson, Joe Radford and his wife, Lori, Highlandville; a granddaughter, Diana
Sparkman, and her husband, David, Clever; and four great-grandchildren, Trustin and
Blayne Radford, and Ashley and Landon Sparkman; a number of nieces, nephews and
other relatives. Services were Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.
H.E. Whitener officiating. Burial with Masonic rites was in Flood Cemetery, under the
auspices of Galena Lodge No. 515 AF and AM.
Radford, Gracie Marie (Cannon) 14 Aug 1909 - 23 Nov 1998 CCH-N 2 Dec 1998
[Note: married 10 Feb 1933 Bernard Franklin Radford 22 Jan 1913 - 19 Jan 1991]
Gracie Marie Radford, age 89, of Highlandville, died Monday, November 23, in
Cox Walnut Lawn Hospital, after a 30 day illness. She was born August 14, 1909 in Ben,
Arkansas. On February 10, 1933 she married Bernard E. Radford, and to this union two
children were born. A son, Wayne and a daughter, Shirley Jean. She was preceded in
death by her husband of 58 years in 1991, and her daughter in 1937. Mrs. Radford lived
in the Hootentown Community from 1948 until her death. Survivors include: her son,
Wayne and his wife, Emma Lee of Nixa; two grandchildren, Diana Sparkman and her
husband, David, of Clever, and Joseph Wayne Radford and his wife, Lori of
Highlandville; four great-grandchildren who were the joy of her life, Ashley Marie and
Landon David Sparkman, and Trustin Wayne and Loryn Blayne Radford; three sisters,
Addie James, Heber Springs, Arkansas, Mildred Spinks, Concord, Arkansas, and Leona
Liles, Watervliet, Michigan; many nieces, nephews, and great host of friends. Funeral
services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Carl Curtis officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery Stone County.
Radford, Joe 1887 - 10 May 1948 CCR 20 May 1948
[Note: married Dillie]
Joe Radford, 60, died suddenly Monday, May 10, at the home of his son, Bernard
near Highlandville, Mo. Born in Clebourne Co., Ark., he lived there until two years ago
when he went to make his home in California. About three weeks ago he came to
Missouri to visit his son. Other survivors besides the son, Bernard, are his wife, Dillie,
two other sons, Wesley and Lebert, and a daughter, Mrs. Neve Reed, all of Riverside,
Calif. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon at the Wolf Bayou
cemetery near Heber Springs, Ark., under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of
Clever.
Radford, Lebert "Bert" d 2 Jan 2006 SN-L 3 Jan 2005

Lebert "Bert" Radford passed away on Monday in his home in Nixa. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
burial following in Crane Community Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Radford, Nora A. (Wadkins) Harris 27 Aug 1892 - 17 Jul 1972 CCR 20 Jul 1972 p1
& & OH 20 Jul 1972 p9
[Note: Daughter of John N. & Lucy (Turner) Wadkins; married 25 May 1913 Eligie
Harris - may be the Elijah H. Harris 5 Aug 1895 - 2 Oct ???? buried at Payne Cemetery;
daughters Viola R. (Harris) Gardner 10 Mar 1914 - 15 Apr 1998 & Nola (Harris)
Scrivener 5 May 1918 - 15 Oct 1997; married second ?Radford]
Mrs. Nora A. Radford, 79, of Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Monday in the Connally Rest
Home, Springfield. The native of Nixa had lived in St. Louis and St. James until about 15
years ago when she returned to make Nixa her home. Mrs. Radford was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Nixa. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Gardner and
Mrs. Norman Scrivener, both of Nixa; four step-sons, Francis Radford, St. Petersburg,
Fla, John and Edward Radford, Horton, Kan and Dave Radford, San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Marion Hampp of the state of Maryland; and two brothers, Frank Wadkins
and George Wadkins of Nixa. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. today in the Harris Chapel
at Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Miles Cemetery near St.
James
Ragsdale, Artie Francis, Jr. 16 Sep 1949 – 15 Sep 1996 CCH-N 18 Sep 1996
Artie Francis Ragsdale, Jr., 46, Ozark, died Sun. Sept. 15, 1996, in his home.
He was born Sept. 16, 1949 in Forsyth and was the son of Artie F., Sr. and Reba Lambeth
Ragsdale. He graduated from Forsyth High School in 1967 and Southwest Missouri State
University in 1971. He began his teaching career at Chadwick High School and was
currently beginning his 23rd year of teaching at Nixa Junior High School. He was a
member of the NEA. His hobby was steam engines and he had worked as an engineer on
the Silver Dollar Line at Silver Dollar City for several years. During the years he spent in
Forsyth, he attended Forsyth Presbyterian Church, attaining a 10 year perfect attendance
at Sunday School. Artie saw great potential in each student and cared deeply for them.
They were all special to him. He was preceded in death by his father in 1995. Survivors
include: his mother, Reba Ragsdale, Forsyth; two brothers, David Glen Ragsdale,
Springfield and John Kevin Ragsdale, San Jose, California; two sisters, Cayree A.
Ragsdale, Springfield, and Sharon Lynn McAllister, Portland, Oregon; a special friend,
Tom Shelburn, Ozark; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Danny Hartwell officiating.
Burial will be in Ragsdale Cemetery, Forsyth. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Nixa Junior High School Library Fund.
Ragsdale, Donald Wayne 26 Mar 1933 - 28 Jan 2007 CCH-N 7 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Leroy & Orene (Steward) Ragsdale; married 1970 Sharon]
Donald Wayne Ragsdale, 73, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, Jan. 28, 2007. He
was born March 26, 1933, in Seymour, the son of Leroy and Orene (Steward) Ragsdale.
Mr. Ragsdale served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. He then worked as

a machinist for the U.S. Government until his retirement. He was very active in the
Republican Central Committee in Christian County and a member of the American
Legion. Survivors include: His wife of 36 years, Sharon Ragsdale, Nixa; four children,
Judith, Dorothy, Donna and David; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister,
Loretta Ferreira; a brother, Oris Ragsdale; three sisters-in-law, Lesley, Jan and Elita Park;
a brother-in-law, Dennis Park; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and a brother-in-law, Steve Park. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 1 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Ragsdale, Leon H. 1900 - 29 Oct 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Margaret Ragsdale]
Leon H. Ragsdale, 65, Miami, Fla. died at 12:25 a.m. Friday in Miami after a
lingering illness. Born in Springfield, he attended Drury College there and Columbia
University in New York City, then moved to Evanston, Ill. where he lived until 15 years
ago when he moved to Miami. Surviving are his wife, Mollyo; a son, William C.,
Huntsville, Ala.; his mother and step-father, Dr. & Mrs. A. H. Giehl, Ozark; a sister, Mrs.
David Durst, Fayetteville, Ark; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Don Jewett officiating. Burial was in
Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
Rahm, Anna E. (Kassel) 25 Dec 1875 - 18 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Chaffin record says she was buried in Springfield, OH and no St. Mary’s
Cemetery has been elsewhere reported in Christian County - maiden name from record of
nephew, James Toups Workman]
Rosary services for Mrs. Anna E. Rahm, 86, a longtime resident of Ozark, who
died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Mercy Villa after a long illness, were at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in
the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Mass was held at 10 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ozark. She is survived by
a son, Sylvester, Route 1, Ozark; one grandchild, two great grandchildren, and a sister,
Mrs. Beatrice Workman of Wichita.
Rahm, Mabel Janette (Deffenderfer) 23 Nov 1930 - 24 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Virgie (Bray) Deffenderfer; married ? Rahm; buried under
name Deffenderfer]
Mabel Janette Rahm, 57, of Marshall, Missouri, died Sunday in the Boone County
Hospital in Columbia after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Rahm were held Wednesday
at 1 p.m. in the Selmore Christian Church with Dr. W. Emory Elmore officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs.
Rahm was born Nov. 23, 1930, near Ozark to Henry and Virgie Bray Deffenderfer. She
was a graduate of Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg. Living in Marshall
for 10 years, she was office supervisor for the Division of Family Services there. She was
a member of the Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. Mrs.
Rahm's survivors include two sons, James Kirk Rahm, of Warrensburg, and David Louis
Rahm, of Kansas. City, Kansas; one grandson, John William Rahm of Warrensburg; one

sister, Helen Jernigan, of Ozark; two brothers, Orval Winford Deffenderfer, Springfield,
and Thomas Deffenderfer, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's
Trust Fund for Prevention of Child Abuse, Jefferson City.
Rahm, Sylvester W. 21 Jun 1904 - 2 Oct 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: married Josephine F. Deeds 7 Oct 1909 - 5 Nov 1995; censuses say he was born
in South Dakota]
SPARTA - Services for Sylvester Rahm, 72, a lifelong resident of the Sparta
community and a well-known Stockman, were Tuesday in the St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church in Ozark. Mr. Rahm, who had lived on his Sparta farm for 73 years, died
there about 1:20 a.m. Saturday after a short illness. An active member of the Republican
Party, Mr. Rahm served as a county committeeman for several years. He was affiliated
with the Progressive Farmers’ Association. Mr. Rahm was a former member of the
extension board and the fire department board of his community. Survivors include his
wife, Jo; a son, James of Concordia and two grandchildren. Prayer services for Mr. Rahm
will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel in Ozark, Funeral mass will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in St. Joseph the Worker Church with Father Phillip A. Bucher officiating.
Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. The casket will be closed after the prayer service.
AND
Rahm, Sylvester W. 21 Jun 1904 - 2 Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p8
We would like to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for their prayers,
food, visits, flowers, cards and all other acts of kindness during the sickness and death of
our husband, father and grandfather. We especially thank Father Buecher, the Adams
Funeral Home, the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers and the ladies of St. Joseph the
Worker Church for serving dinner the day of the funeral. May God Bless Each of You.
Mrs. Sylvester Rahm. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Rahm. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kirk Rahm. Davis
L. Rahm.
Rainbolt, Richard Jerry
18 Jul 1934 - 16 Jan 2002
Richard Jerry Rainbolt, 67, Spokane, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2002,
in his home. He was born July 18, 1934 in Terre Haute, Ind., the son of William and
Bertha Rainbolt. Jerry was retired from Canteen Corporation, where he was in the
vending business for over 30 years. In 1998 he moved with his family to Spokane from
the Los Angeles area. He was an active member of Chestnut Ridge Southern Baptist
Church. Jerry was also an avid bass fisherman, enjoyed woodworking and singing for the
church members. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; five children, Sheila Nakata and
her husband, Eric, Apple Valley, Calif., Kevin Rainbolt and his wife, Audrey, Granada
Hills, Calif., Heather Rainbolt, of the home, Michelle Rainbolt and Marquette Rainbolt,
both of Spokane, Wash.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law,
Linda Thiebold; and his beloved aunt, Leona Breneman. His parents preceded him in
death as well as a grand daughter, Emily Nakata. Jerry was loved by many and will be
missed by all. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 19, in Chestnut Ridge
Southern Baptist Church, with Pastor Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in
Schupbach Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, January 18, 2002.

Raines, Jamie H. 1 Oct 1915 - 5 Mar 2004 SN-L 7 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Henry Johnson & Minnie Josephine (McCoy) Raines; married 3 Jan 1942
Jacquelyn]
Jamie Raines In the early morning of March 5, 2004, Jamie Raines, 88, ended his
long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Having been wheelchair bound for the last eight
years, he was able to remain in his home under the loving care of his wife of 62 years,
Jacquelyn. Jamie was born on Oct. 1, 1915, in the Chadwick, Mo., area, where he grew
up on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Minnie
Raines, and two brothers, Ward and Glen. Jamie is survived by his "buddy," Jacquelyn,
whom he married on Jan. 3, 1942; his two daughters, Pamela DeCarlis and her husband,
Phil, and Deborah White and her husband, Marc, all of Springfield; grandsons Todd
DeCarlis, Jeff DeCarlis and his wife, Julie, Lance Schafer, Andrew White, Mat White
and his wife, Casey, Marc White and his wife, Julia; two granddaughters, Heather
Schafer and Kimberly Maples and her husband, Chris; three great granddaughters; and
one great-grandson. He is also survived by three sisters, Hazel Tindle of Arizona, Irma
Mapes of Springfield, and Aldine Arnold of Lamar, Mo., and four nieces and two
nephews. Jamie was in the US Army from July, 1941, until his discharge in July, 1945,
serving as an MP in the African, Naples and Italian Campaigns of World War II. Upon
discharge, he received three Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. Shortly
thereafter, he and Jackie moved to Rockford, Ill., where he worked in production at
National Lock Company and both of his daughters were born. Always wanting to return
"home" to his folks and the southwest Missouri area he loved, they moved to Springfield
in 1959 where he took a job at the Royal McBee Typewriter Company. Jamie loved to
fish, and while working at Royal, made friends who introduced him to water skiing and
how he could ski! He loved Table Rock Lake and spent many weekends and summer
vacations there with his family boating, skiing and fishing. After retirement from Zenith,
Jamie and Jackie moved to Kimberling City, where they had ten wonderful years, finding
a real church family in the Kimberling City Church of Christ and making many close
friends. Jamie's health condition made it necessary for them to leave the lake and move
back to Springfield in 1995. He loved their home here and spent many happy hours
watching the flowers, grass and tomatoes grow. He was a loyal baseball fan and the radio
and television was always on when the Cardinals were playing. He also enjoyed
basketball and was one of the Lady Bears' biggest fans. Three years ago, Jamie and
Jackie began going to the Springfield YMCA, where he enjoyed the wheelchair class,
"working out," and visiting with friends. They were members of the East Grand Church
of Christ. Most of all, Jamie will be remembered for how he loved his family. Nothing
made him happier than for someone to come see him and stay for lunch. He was always
"Daddy" to his girls, "Pa" to his grandchildren and "Grampy Great" to his greatgrandchildren and he looked forward to holiday gatherings with them all there. He will be
so missed by all who loved him. Funeral services are planned for Monday, March 8, at 10
a.m. in Greenlawn South with Gordon Shields from the Kimberling City Church of Christ
officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery where Jamie will be
buried with full military honors. Visitation is from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Raines, Minnie Josephine (McCoy) 21 Sep 1879 - 22 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9

[Note: Daughter of William & Elmyra Josephine McCoy; married 1902 Henry Johnson
Raines 12 Mar 1880 - 2 Feb 1974; see photo p145 Chadwick Then and Now]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Minnie J. Raines, 95, Chadwick were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. James Applegate officiating, Burial was in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Raines died at 2:45 a.m. Wednesday in Chastain’s
Nursing Home in Lamar. She was a member of the First Baptist Church at Chadwick.
Survivors include two sons, Glen of Sparta and Jamie, 2658 East Lombard, Springfield;
three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Tindle, St. Joseph, Mrs. Irma Mapes, 2127 Cinderella,
Springfield and Mrs. Aldine Arnold, Lamar; eight grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren.
Raines, William Emory 2 Nov 1867 - 1 Jan 1946 CCR 10 Jan 1946
[Note: Son of Elias S. & Susan M. (Thornton) Raines; married 1891 Lula Loveland]
William Emery Raines passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1946 at the age of 78. He
was born in Douglas county, the son of Elias and Susan Raines. In 1891 he was united in
marriage to Lula Loveland, who preceded him in death. No children were born to this
union. At the age of 17 he was converted and united with the Christian church of
Chadwick, Mo. His survivors are three sisters, Mrs. Mae McTeer of Ozark, Mrs. Lena
Pruitt of Calico Rock, Ark., and Mrs. Mary Richard of Batesville, Ark. Two brothers and
three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon,
January 4 in the Prospect church by Rev. Reg Mapes under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. (Christian County Republican, 10 January 1946). Contributed by
Bill Goss.
Rainey, Dalcie Beatrice (Rhea) 28 Oct 1912 - 2 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of Oliver Theodore & Lilly Bertha (Palmer) Rhea; married 1932 Ward
Rainey]
Dalcie Beatrice Rainey, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2003 in
her home. She was born October 28, 1912 near Ponce de Leon, the daughter of Oliver
Theodore and Lilly Bertha (Palmer) Rhea. In 1932, she and Ward Rainey were married.
Mrs. Rainey was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark, where she taught Sunday
School for many years. She was always involved with her children's activities and was a
public education advocate. She was known as the family nurse and caretaker, and
enjoyed fishing. Her husband preceded her in death in 1976. Three brothers and two
sisters also pre ceded her in death. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Gary and
Pat Rainey, Ozark, and Dennis and Barbara Rainey, Little Rock, AR; eight
grandchildren, John Rainey and his wife, Liz, Ozark, Karen Massey and husband Dwight,
Linn, MO, Ashley Escue and husband Michael, Little Rock, Ben Rainey and wife M.K.,
Louisville, CO, Samuel Rainey and wife Stephanie, Franklin, TN, and Rebecca, Deborah
and Laura Rainey, all of Little Rock; three great-grandchildren; and a brother, Elgie Rhea
and wife Vivian, Ozark. The family would like to express profound appreciation for the
love and care given by "her girls" over the past two years. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial
will follow in Ozark Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Family Life or Community Hospice of America,
Southwest Missouri. Springfield News-Leader, March 4 2003.

Rainey, Elizabeth Genene "Liz" (Dennis) 18 Apr 1961 - 6 Jan 2006 SN-L 8 Jan 2006
& SN-L 9 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Betty Dennis; married 1980 John Rainey]
Elizabeth Genene Rainey, 44, of Ozark, a beautiful and gentle person, left this
world to be in the Kingdom of Heaven. Liz, as she was known to friends and family,
passed away January 6, 2006, at her home, after a long and courageous battle with a
chronic illness. Elizabeth was born in Springfield, Missouri, April 18, 1961. Her main
interest was her love for family, friends, pets, collecting figures of angels, and she
enjoyed fishing. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 25 years, John Rainey; her only
child, a son, whom she had much joy and pride, Logan Rainey and his wife, Shaylea; her
loving parents, Betty and Robert Dennis; a brother, James Dennis; a sister, Reina Dennis;
and her loving mother-in-law and father-in-law, Pat and Gary Rainey. Other close family
include James and Michael "Mikie" Dameron; Bobby and Martha Dameron, and Dwight
and Karen Massey. Liz was preceded in death by grandmother, Mary Dameron-Rhodes; a
sister, Tibby Ann Dennis; and her father, Carl Israel. Liz was much loved and will be
greatly missed by all who knew her. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday,
January 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Rainey, Felix Grundy 13 Jul 1876 - 11 Sep 1956 CCR 20 Sep 1956 p1
[Note: married Susie Fielden]
Funeral services for Felix Grundy Rainey, 80, well known retired farmer of the
Ozark community who died Thursday, Sept. 11 at his home here, were held Saturday,
Sept. 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist Church of which he had been a member for
more than 50 years. Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield was the officiating minister and
burial was in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Fielden Rainey; four sons, J. B. Rainey, Clifton
Rainey and Felix Rainey, Jr. all of Ozark, and Ralph Rainey of Ontario, Calif.; one
daughter, Mrs. Margie Gooch of Pomona, Calif., and eight grandchildren. One son, Ross
Rainey, preceded him in death June 24, 1954, and his wife, Mrs. Thelma Rainey and
daughter of Ozark are included among the immediate survivors.
Rainey, John Bunyard “Bun” 28 Oct 1907 – 10 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Felix Grundy. & Susan (Fielden) Rainey; married Cleo Bain; married
Maxiene Forgey]
J.B. "Bun" Rainey, age 88, of Ozark, died Sunday, March 10, 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born Oct. 28, 1907 in the Riverdale Community, and
was the son of Felix G. and Susan (Fielden) Rainey. Throughout his life he was a farmer,
stockman, and a land developer. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church. Mr.
Rainey enjoyed being an active member of Wagon Ho Club. He was preceded in death
by: his wife of forty years, Cleo Bain Rainey, in 1980. He later married Maxiene Forgey
Bilyeu. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Margie Gooch, and two brothers, Ross
and Clifton Rainey. Survivors include: his wife, Maxiene Rainey; a daughter and her
husband, Jeanne and Dale McFall, Ozark; two brothers and their wives, Ralph and
Thelma Rainey and Felix, Jr. and Edna Rainey, all of Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Anna

Bain, Ozark, and Esta Bain, Springfield; Roscoe Linebaugh, raised in the home for many
years; three step-children and their spouses, James and Marjie Bilyeu, Ozark, Kathy and
Jim Nichols, Lebanon, and Keith and Katherine Bilyeu, Lyon Mnt., New York; and five
step-grandchildren, Chris and Michael Bilyeu, Teresa Bilyeu, and Mitzi and Monica
Nichols; nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held today,
Wednesday, March 13, 1996 at 10:00 a.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr.
Elmer McCully and Rev. Martin Sifford officiating. Burial will follow in Prospect
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Rainey, Leslie A. 29 Jun 1908 - 25 Aug 1999 CCH-N 15 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of John & Mary Delilah (Adams) Rainey; married Nadine Dodd]
Leslie A. Rainey, 91, Springfield, Mo., died at 1:11 a.m. Wednesday, August 25,
1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center following a brief illness. He was born in
Ozark, Mo., on June 29, 1908. He served in World War II in the Army Medical Corps,
worked for Phillips Oil Company in Joplin and Springfield and formed the Rainey Oil
Company. He worked for several years for the United States Post Office before his
retirement: He was a longtime member of the University Heights Baptist Church, where
he served on the first building committee and served as a deacon and usher for many
years. Mr. Rainey was a member of the Gate of Temple Masonic Lodge for over 50 years
and received his 50 year membership pin. He worked as a volunteer for the Red Cross
Blood Bank for 16 years. He and his wife, Nadine Dodd Rainey lived in their Springfield
home for 50 years before moving to the Montclair Retirement Home in 1995. He was
preceded in death by his mother and father, John Rainey and Mary Adams Rainey, both
of Ozark, and one who died in infancy. In addition to his wife he is survived by three
children, Carol Latimer and her husband Mike, St. Louis, John C. Rainey, Springfield,
and Betty Glowenke and her husband Jim, Chicago IL; five grandchildren, four greatgrandchildren; a brother, Roger J. Rainey and his wife Dorothy, Rogersville, MO; four
sisters, Eula Fern Forbis, Little Rock, AR, and Mabel Bradley, Ruth Rainey and Hazel
Rainey, all of Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Dalcie Rainey and Catherine Rainey, also of
Ozark; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, August
27, 1999 at the University Heights Baptist Church with interment at Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens.
Rainey, Marie Elizabeth (King) 6 May 1913 - 29 Jan 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
[Note: Daughter of Edd & Clara (Wheeler) King; married Clifton Rainey]
Marie Elizabeth Rainey, 78 Ozark, died Wednesday, Jan 29, 1992 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was born May 6, 1913 in Selmore and was a daughter of
Edd and Clara (Wheeler) King. She lived most of her life in Christian County with the
exception of her high school years which were spent in Bakersfield, Calif. She was a
member of Selmore Baptist Church and Ozark Chapter No. 98, Order of the Eastern Star.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton in 1983 and her parents. Survivors
include her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Gary Lentz, Toronto, Ontario. Services
were Sunday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Daniels officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis
Foundation.

Rainey, Mary Delilah (Adams) 30 Aug 1887 - 20 Feb 1990 OH 8 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of ? & Louisa Jane (?) Adams; married John Rainey 1885 - 22 Apr
1944]
Mary D. Rainey, 102, Ozark, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 1990, in her home in Ozark,
after an illness of seven-and-a-half years. Rainey was born at McCracken, Aug. 30, 1887.
As a young lady she was converted and placed her membership in Hopedale Baptist
Church. She later moved her membership to the First Baptist Church in Ozark, where she
was a member for more than 78 years. She attended Nixa schools. She was preceded in
death by son Ward A. Rainey in 1976, and a three-day-old son John Rainey Jr. in 1907.
She is survived by three sons, Homer C. Rainey, Ozark, Leslie A. Rainey, Springfield,
and Roger A. Rainey, Rogersville; four daughters, Eula Fern Forbis, Little Rock, Ark.,
Hazel Rainey, Mabel Bradley and Ruth Rainey, all of Ozark; 12 grandchildren; 22 greatgrandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services
were Friday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating.
Rainey, Nadine (Dodd) 7 Aug 1911 - 3 Nov 2004 SN-L 7 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Sylvia Dodd; married 1941 Leslie A. Rainey]
Nadine Dodd Rainey, 93, Springfield, Mo., passed away 8:20 p.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 3, 2004, in The Manor at Elfindale. She was born Aug. 7, 1911, in Waynesville,
Mo., the daughter of Charles and Sylvia Dodd. She attended school in Northview and
graduated from Springfield High School and St. John's School of Nursing. She worked as
a nurse in Chicago, Boston and Duke University Hospital during World War II. She also
worked at St. John's in St. Louis as assistant night supervisor. Nadine married Leslie A.
Rainey of Ozark, Mo., in 1941. They were married 58 years. Nadine and Leslie lived in
Springfield for over 50 years and were longtime members of University Heights Baptist
Church. She had lived at the Montclair Retirement Community and for several years at
The Manor at Elfindale. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Leslie A. Rainey; a sister, Imogene; and a brother, Lloyd. She is survived by a
son and his wife, John C. and Margaret Rainey, Springfield; daughters Carol Latimer, St.
Louis, and Betty Glowenke and her husband, Jim, Chicago, Ill.; five grand-children,
Mark Latimer, Jimmy Glowenke, Melissa Lange, Scott Glowenke and Kimberly Payne;
five great-grandchildren, Mallorie, Hailee and Jimmy Glowenke, and Maria and
Gabrielle Latimer; and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with Dr. Michael
Olmsted officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to University
Heights Baptist Church, 1010 S. National, Springfield, MO 65804, or to the American
Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Rainey, Ralph G. 21 Apr 1910 - 18 June 1996 CCH-N 26 Jun 1996
[Note: Son of Felix Grundy & Susan (Fielden) Rainey; married Genevieve; married
Thelma McGinnis 24 Feb 1916 - 24 Dec 2001]
Ralph G. Rainey, age 85, of Ozark, died Tuesday, June 18, 1996, in Springfield,
of a sudden heart attack. He was born April 21, 1910 in Christian County, the son of
Felix and Susan (Fielden) Rainey. He worked most of his life as a farmer, and lived in
California from 1954-1974. Mr. Rainey was a member of Selmore Baptist Church.

Preceding him in death were; his parents; his first wife, Genevieve; a sister, Margie
Gooch; and three brothers, Ross, Clifton, and John "Bun" Rainey. Survivors include: His
wife, Thelma; four children, Harold Rainey and his wife, Betty, Springfield, Iola Pride
and her husband, Jow Bill, Nixa, Mina Ruth McDowell, Torrence, California; and Linda
Kay Wolf, and her husband, David Montclair, California; a stepdaughter, Susan Mckee
and her husband, Jess, Lewisville, Texas; a brother, Feliz Rainey, Jr. and his wife, Edna,
Ozark; a sister-in-law, Maxiene Rainey; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one
step-grandchild, and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00
p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, with Dr. Elmer McCully and Rev. Martin Sifford
officiating.
Rainey, Ross Clinton
28 May 1916 - 24 Jun 1954 CCR 24 Jun 1954
[Note: Son of Felix Grundy & Susan (Fielden) Rainey; married Thelma McGinnis 24 Feb
1916 - 24 Dec 2001]
Ross C. Rainey is Victim of Tragic Tractor Accident
Crushing chest injuries were fatal Thursday afternoon for Ross Clinton Rainey,
38, of Route 1, Ozark, when he was pinned beneath his overturned tractor near his
father’s farm, five miles southwest of Ozark. The body was discovered by his sister-inlaw, Mrs. Felix Rainey, Jr., as she drove along a brushy lane about a quarter mile east of
the Felix Rainey farm. She found the victim about 6 p.m. lying on his back with his John
Deere tractor overturned ant the left rear wheel resting on his chest. Death is thought to
have been almost instantaneous. A wrecker was summoned from Ozark to life the tractor,
and Coroner Dean Harris was summoned from Clever. Observers believe Rainey was
driving along the brushy lane enroute to his home southeast of Selmore with an attached
sickle bar in an upright position. It is believed that he was watching the sickel bar to keep
it our of overhanging brush when the front wheels of the heavy tractor struck an oak tree
at the road’s edge, causing it to overturn. Rainey, a well known and energetic young
farmer and a native of the Ozark community, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Thelma
McGinnis Rainey, a daughter, Susan, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix
Rainey; four brothers, Bunyard, Clifton and Junior, all of Ozark and Ralph of Nixa; and a
sister, Mrs. Pad Gooch of Pomona, Calif. Funeral services in charge of the Chaffin
Funeral Home at Ozark, are incomplete.
AND
Rainey, Ross Clinton 28 May 1916 - 24 Jun 1954
CCR 1 Ju1 1954 p2
Funeral services for Ross Rainey, 38, who died June 24, were conducted June 27
at 2 p.m. at the Selmore Baptist Church with the Rev. Hamilton officiating. Burial was in
the Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born
near Ozark and spent most of his life in this vicinity. At an early age, he was converted
and he was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church at the time of his death. He is
survived by his wife and one daughter, Susan, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Felix G. Rainey; one sister, Mrs. Margie Gooch of Pomona, Calif; four brothers, Ralph of
Nixa; Bunyard, Clifton and Junior, all of Ozark; many other relatives and a host of
friends.
Rainey, Susie (Fielden) 24 May 1883 - 26 Aug 1973 OH 30 Aug 1973 p9

[Note: Daughter of John & Elizabeth (Estes) Fielden; married Felix Grundy Rainey 13
Jul 1876 - 11 Sep 1956]
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Rainey, 90, of Ozark were held at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the Selmore Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs. Rainey
died Sunday night in the Springfield Medicenter.
Rainey, Thelma (McGinnis) 24 Feb 1916 - 24 Dec 2001
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Alice Esta McGinnis; married Ross Clinton Rainey 28 May
1916 - 24 Jun 1954; married Ralph G. Rainey 21 Apr 1910 - 18 June 1996]
Thelma Rainey, 85, Ozark, Mo. passed away Monday, December 24, 2001, in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born February 24, 1916 in Christian County, the
daughter of Carl and Alice Esta McGinnis. Mrs. Rainey was a long time member of
Selmore Baptist Church. She worked for Rainey Oil Company and later for Ben Franklin
Store in Ozark. She married Ross Rainey who preceded her in death. She later married
Ralph Rainey, who died in 1996. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two
brothers, Allen McGinnis and Richard McGinnis; and a sister, Virginia Cooper.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan McKee and her husband, Jess, Lewisville, Texas;
four stepchildren, Harold Rainey and his wife Betty, Springfield, Iola Pride and her
husband, Joe Bill, Nixa, Linda Wolf and her husband, David, Clever and Mina
McDowell, Renton, Wash.; a granddaughter, Valerie Gonzales and her husband John,
Dallas, Texas; four great-grandchildren; five step grandchildren; two step greatgrandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Smith, Ozark and Irene Smith, Warsaw. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home Ozark with the Rev. Max
Edmondson officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Springfield
News-Leader, December 28, 2001.
Rainey, Ward Allen “Hook” 8 Oct 1909 - 12 Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p1
[Note: Son of John & Mary Delilah (Adams) Rainey; married 1 May 1936 Dalcie
Beatrice Rhea 28 Oct 1912 - 2 Mar 2003]
Heart Attack Claims Ward Rainey, 66
A well known Christian County businessman died Sunday morning, victim of an
apparent heart attack. Ward Rainey, 66, President of Rainey Oil Company and Christian
County Gas Company. Mr. Rainey established the Rainey Oil Company during the
depression years in 1932. Mr. Rainey spent a lifetime building his business, serving the
residents of Christian County. Ward Rainey sometimes called “Hook” was preparing to
go to church Sunday morning about 7:00 when he said he wasn’t feeling well. He died a
short time later. He was buried in the Ozark Cemetery, leaving behind a long list of
family, relatives and friends.
AND
Rainey, Ward Allen “Hook” 8 Oct 1909 - 12 Sep 1976 OH 16 Sep 1976 p11
OZARK - Services for Ward A. Rainey, 66, Ozark, was at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Bob Nelson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Mr. Rainey died about 7:30 a.m. Sunday in his home after a short illness. He was a
lifelong Ozark resident and was president of Rainey Oil Company and Christian County
Gas Company. He established the Rainey Oil Company in 1932, and was a member of

First Baptist Church here. Mr. Rainey was a past master of Friend Lodge No. 352 and
was a member of the Board of Directors of Christian County Bank and Ozark Building
and Loan. Survivors include his wife, Dalcie B.; two sons, Gary A. of Ozark and Dennis
L. of Little Rock; his mother, Mrs. Mary Rainey, Ozark; three brothers, Homer of Ozark,
Leslie of Springfield and Roger of Rogersville; four sisters, Mrs. Eula Fern Forbis, Little
Rock, Ark., Mrs. Hazel Rainey, Ontario, Calif. and Mrs. Mabel Bradley and Miss Ruth
Rainey, both of Ozark, and four grandchildren. Contributions may be made to the Heart
Association or First Baptist Church building fund.
Rains, Deborah L. (Turner) 1951 - 29 Jun 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Daughte O ? & Mildred (?) Turner; married Gary Rains]
Deborah L. Rains, 36, of Rogersville, died at 5:55 a.m. June 29 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Rains were held July 1 in the First
Baptist Church, Rogersville, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Graveside
services and burial were held Friday afternoon in Good Hope Cemetery, Gibson, County,
Tennessee, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. A
homemaker, Mrs. Rains was formerly of Marshall. Her survivors include her husband,
Gary; three sons, Brent, Dusty and Cory Rains, all of the home; her mother, Mildred
Turner, Waverly, Tennessee; a brother, Jerry Turner, Oak Hickory, Tennessee; and her
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Sherman F. and Thelma L. Rains, Dodge City, Kansas.
Ramage, Robert Allen 2 Dec 1964 - 25 Nov 2000 CCH-N 6 Dec 2000
[Note: Son of Tom & Mary Ramage]
Robert Allen Ramage, age 35, of Ozark, passed away on Saturday, November 25,
2000. Mr. Ramage was a line leader for Fasco Industries. He was born on December 2,
1964 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was a 1982 graduate of Ozark High School, and had
served with the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed hunting, shooting darts, and collecting wolves
and eagles. He is survived by his daughter, Breanna Alise Ramage, of Ozark; his mother,
Mary Eldreth, and her husband, Jack, of Ozark; his father, Tom Ramage, of Lansdowne,
Maryland; three sisters, Sherry Gerhardt, Theresa Richey and Mary Katharine Stalling,
all of Ozark; a brother, Richard Thomas Jr., of Holt’s Summitt, MO.; stepbrothers, Jackie
Eldreth, and Emory Eldreth both of Maryland; stepsister, Rebecca Spiker of Maryland; a
host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Memorial services were held on Thursday,
November 30, 2000 in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home in Rivermonte. The family has
requested that memorial donations be made to Mental Health Association of the Ozarks,
1675 E. Seminole, Suite G-200, Springfield, MO. 65804.
Ramey, Georgia (Cooper) 1885 - 31 May 1951 CCR 7 Jun 1951
Mrs. Georgia Cooper Ramey, 65, died last Thursday evening at her home in
Galloway. She had been a resident of the community since 1942, having moved there
from Harrison, AR. Funeral services were held at the Galloway Methodist Church
Saturday afternoon with burial in the Galloway Cemetery. She is survived by her
husband; two daughters including Mrs. L.A. Hopkins of Nixa, one son, four sisters, a
brother and four grandchildren.
Ramsey, Elie 1 Apr 1910 - 24 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988

[Note: married Lore]
Elie Ramsey, age 78, of Ozark, died at 12:32 a.m. Monday in St. John's Regional
Health Center, after a long illness. Mr. Ramsey was born April l, 1910, in Paris, Illinois,
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ramsey. Before retirement he was custodian of the Nixa
Schools and owner of Twin Ridges Trailer Court near Nixa. He was united in marriage to
Maude C. Waldon who preceded him in death August 6, 1986. Survivors include six
daughters, Barbara Geisart, Ridgefarm, Ill.; Pearl Thompson, Georgetown, Ill.; Edith
Marie Valencia, Dimebox, Tx; Shirley Smith of Sheridan, Ark., Carol Cold, Ozark, and,
Joan Cryer of Little Rock, Ark.; two sons, Bill Ramsey, Springfield and Carl Ramsey,
Sparta, one brother Clyde Ramsey, Kansas City, three sisters, Dorothy Akens, Paris, Ill.,
Sabrina Daves, Colorado Springs, Col. and Edith Davis Sevierville, Tenn.; eighteen
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday in
Adams Chapel, Ozark with Rev Galen Pearcy officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Lore; a son, Gerry, Rogersville; two daughters, Darcy
Smith, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Cheryl Sartin, Springfield; a sister, Irene Barker,
Enid, Oklahoma; and three grandchildren, Malona; Carrie, and Craig.
Ramsey, James Ralph 23 Aug 1919 – 4 Nov 1992 NN-E 18 Nov 1992
James Ralph Ramsey, 73, Nixa, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Cox Medical Center
South. He was born Aug. 23, 1919, the son of Chester and Mary Napier Ramsey,
Litchfield, Minn. He married Della Mae Barnett Feb. 22, 1944, in Columbus, Kan. He
was a self-employed heavy equipment operator and had been stationed at an early age in
the CC before World War II. As a young man he was a minister and had dedicated his
life to the Christian Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Stephen; and
three brothers. He is survived by his wife, Della Mae; a son, David Ralph, and his wife,
Carol, Springfield; three daughters and their husbands, Becky and Russell Strunk, Nixa;
Mary and Wayne Bair, Springfield; and Martha and Paul Huff, Nixa; seven
grandchildren; a great-grandson; three sisters, Jessie Cazarez, his twin sister of Orange
County, Calif.; Rose Frings, Oakdale, Calif.; and Ruth Greene, Sedalia; a brother, Robert
D. Albers, Halfway; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, Nov.
7, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North with Brother Elston Hubbard officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Contributions may be made to Kidney Dialysis, Cox Medical Center North, Springfield.
Ramsey, Jennifer Ann 13 May 1977 - 14 May 2003
Jennifer Ann Ramsey, 26, Columbia, died at 9:10 p.m. May 14, 2003, in the
University of Missouri Hospital, Columbia. Ramsey was born May 13, 1977, in Olney,
Ill. She graduated from Hephzibah High School in Georgia where she was a member of
ROTC for four years. After graduation she entered the U.S. Army and engaged in the
field of Corrections, serving as a correctional officer at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., for the
entire three years. After being honorably discharged in 1998 she continued her career as a
correctional officer for the state of Missouri. She will be sadly missed but will live on in
her family's memories and through the lives of others benefiting from the gift of life
received from the vital organs she generously donated. Compassion, sensitivity, love and
a caring and giving spirit characterized her life. She also had a special fondness for
animals. Survivors include her mother, Janet Johnson and husband Jeff, Sparta; sister

Stacey Ramsey, Jefferson City; maternal grandparents Mary and Johnny Cunefare,
Sparta. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery with full military honors.
Ramsey, Kenneth L. 30 Mar 1921 - 10 Jul 2002 CCH-N 17 Jul 2002
[Note: Son of Robert & Arminda (Baker) Ramsey; married 6 Sep 1962 Viey Suggs]
Kenneth L. Ramsey, 81, Sparta, passed away July 10, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born March 30, 1921, in Willow Springs, the son of
Robert and Arminda (Baker) Ramsey. On Sept. 6, 1942, he was united in marriage to
Viey Suggs and to this union two daughters were born. Ramsey proudly served his
country during W.W.II as a member of the U.S. Army. He was a honored recipient of the
Purple Heart, four Bronze Stars, and the Good Conduct Medal. His tour of duty began in
Central Europe in 1943, and ended in 1945, in Northern France. He was an outdoorsman
who enjoyed nature, sunrise and gardening. He was retired from Darigold Milk
Processing Company. He was preceded in death by both parents; two sisters; and three
brothers. He is survived by his wife, Viey, of the home; two daughters, Kandy Frazier,
Ozark, and Linda Beesley and husband, Robert, Vader, Wash.; one brother, Athol
Ramsey; and one sister, Ruth Stineburger, both of Licking; five grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; other relatives; and friends. Funeral services were July 13, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Kim Huckaba officiating. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery with full military honors.
Ramsey, Mary A. (Jarecke) 9 Dec 1931 – 3 Nov 1994 CCH-N 16 Nov 1994
Mary Ramsey, 62, Ozark, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 1994, in her home. She was born
Dec. 9, 1931, in Nance County, Neb., the daughter of Adam and Velma Jarecke. On April
14, 1950, she was united in marriage to Richard Ramsey. She retired from GTE as
service representative, serving for many years in Ozark and later transferring to Branson.
Survivors include her husband, Richard; two children and their spouses, Brenda and Don
Whisenant, Republic, and Michael and Pam Ramsey, Ozark; three grandchildren, Cody
Whisenant, and Jennifer and Jessica Ramsey, three brothers and their spouses, Wesley
and Bonna Jarecke and Frank E. and Peggy Jarecke, all of Ozark, and Robert E. and
Betty Jarecke, Sparta; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Randall, Ben E. 4 Feb 1922 - 3 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Son of George & Tennie Randall; married Jane]
Ben E. Randall, 66, of Springfield, died May 3 in his home. Services for Mr.
Randall were held Friday in the Crestview Church of the Nazarene, Springfield, with Dr.
Dean Baldwin officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Born in
Caruthersville, Mr. Randall was self-employed for many years. He was a member of the
First Church of the Nazarene, a former president and program chairman of the Mended
Hearts Club, and was serving as president of the Coachman 78 Club at the time of his
death. For many years, he was active in the Kidney Foundation Ride For Life. He was
preceded in death by his parents George and Tennie Randall; a brother, George; and a
granddaughter, Stacey Holliday. His survivors include his wife, Jane; a son, Ben E.,
Lenexa, Kansas; a daughter, Cynthia Holliday, Nixa; one grandson, Bryon Randall,
Springfield; three granddaughters, Angie and Andrea Randall, Springfield, and Karey

Beth Holliday, Nixa; one great-grandson, Zachery Randall, Springfield; two brothers,
Jack, Nixa, and Paul, Moberly; and a sister, Josephine Benton, Moberly.
Randall, George A. 4 Aug 1924 - 28 Jan 1979 OH 1 Feb 1979 p5
George A. Randall, 54. of Springfield, brother of two Ozark residents, died
Sunday in Cox Medical Center. The brothers are Jack and Paul Randall. Services were
held Wednesday in Klingner Chapel with burial in White Chapel Cemetery.
Randall, Noble L. 4 Aug 1917 - 27 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
Noble L. Randall, age 81, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, passed away at
home on Sunday, June 27, 1999. He was born on August 4, 1917, the son of Noble H.
and Grace Leavell Randall in Chillicothe, Missouri. he was a 1935 graduate of the
Chillicothe High School. On January 28, 1937, he married Opal Anna Williams in
Trenton, Missouri. She survives of the home. When first married he was a farmer in
Wheeling, Missouri for twenty-seven years. He then moved to the Lake of the Ozarks,
where he owned and operated the Point Randall Resort for twenty years. He moved back
to Chillicothe, Missouri from the Lake of the Ozarks in 1987. He was a member of the
Calvary Baptist Church, and a member of the Young At Heart
Randolph, Robert "Mark" 1960 - 22 Jul 2006 SN-L 24 Jul 2006 & SN-L 25 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Robert “Bob” & Jacquelyn “Jackie” Randolph; married Patti]
Robert "Mark" Randolph, 46, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, in his home
surrounded by family after a five year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. PSP is
a rare neurological illness that Mark faced with dignity and grace. Mark began working at
Messick's Dairy at an early age and continued full-time employment at the dairy until he
graduated from Drury College. He began his career at Keebler as Assistant Distribution
Center Manager in December 1982, and was promoted to Distribution Center Manager in
October 1990. Mark took early retirement in November 2005. In addition to his
professional, Mark was a farmer. He raised beef cattle and won several ribbons at the
Ozark Fair for his hay. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and
floating. Regardless of what "Mr. Chores Man" had to get done, he always had time for
his family. He was extremely proud of our girls and was the one responsible for making
them the fast-pitch softball players they are today. The family would like to extend a very
special thanks to Bob Vincel and Dr. Bob Reynolds for the fellowship of music and
laughter they shared with Mark, his family and friends on Friday evening. Gentlemen, we
give you a "thumbs up." A special thank you from the family also goes out to Debbie and
her staff at Least of These in Nixa, Missouri. Thank you for accepting Mark and for using
his abilities. Mark was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bob" Randolph and his
grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Patti; two daughters of the home, Nicole Marie
and Laura Ashley; his mother, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Randolph of Springfield; sister, Ann
Ermey and brother-in-law, Randy, of Lawrence, Kan.; nephews, Ryan Engel, Chris
Ermey, and Ross Engel; brother-in-law, Mark Bastable and wife, Mary, of Chicago;
niece, Catie Bastable and nephew, Jack Bastable; sister-in-law, Jean Marie Peterson and
husband, Philip, of St. Louis; nephew, Kevin Peterson and niece, Stephanie Peterson;
sister-in-law, Kathi Bastable of St. Louis; niece, Aaron Maye Smith; sister-in-law, Carol
Gingrich and husband, Paul, of Jefferson City; nephew, Wes Gingrich and niece, Amanda

Gingrich. Mark is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services
will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2006, in Gorman- Scharpf Brentwood
Chapel with Chaplain Jim Young officiating. Burial will follow in Danforth Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening, in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made in Mark's name to: Society for Progressive Supranuclear
Palsy, Executive Plaza III, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley, MD 21031;
or to Least of These, 149 E. Highway CC, Nixa, MO 65714. "GO YANKEES!!!"
Raney, Jim 5 Jun 1923 - 31 Jul 1999 CCH-N 4 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of James & Ethel (Minnick) Raney; married Mabel Eva LaRout]
Jim Raney, age 76, of Ozark, died Saturday, July 31, 1999 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 5, 1923 in Coal, MO and was the son of
James and Ethel (Minnick) Raney. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World
War II. In 194 he and Mabel Eva LaRont were married. Mr. Raney retired as supervisor
for Public Finance Company. He currently was the Head Start Bus Driver for Nixa. He
was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Ozark, where he served as a deacon.
Survivors include: his wife, Mabel; two daughters, Joyce Rogers and Gina Wuertley and
her husband, Don, all of Ozark; four grandsons, Phil, Kerry and Tod Rogers, and Chad
Larson; four great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; four step-great-grandchildren;
and a sister, Lois Manfreidi, Kansas City. He was preceded in death by a brother Ralph
Raney, a sister Mary Weinstein, and his parents. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Tuesday,
August 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in
Sparta with Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Fair Haven
Children's Home.
Raney, Mary Fern (Mitchell) 1887 - 16 Nov 1970 CCR 19 Nov 1970 p8
[Note: married Glenn Raney]
Mrs. Mary Fern Raney, 83, of Memphis, Tenn, a former Springfield resident, died
in a Memphis hospital at 7:00 a.m. Monday after a year’s illness. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Stephens,
Ozark and Mrs. Marjorie Craven, Memphis; a sister, Mrs. Eula Braman, Memphis; a
brother, T. E. Mitchell, Memphis; 10 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Maple Park Cemetery with the Rev.
Allen Harrison officiating. Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Klingner.
Rankin, Renne G. 23 Aug 1910 - Mar 1976 OH 18 Mar 1976 p10
[Note: married Sylvia]
NIXA - Renne G. Rankin, 65, Route 5, Nixa, died at 9:15 a.m. Thursday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Rankin attended the Episcopal
Church of the Ascension and was a retired sales manager for the Coleman Company. He
was a native of Mason City, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; a son, Robert of
3424 South Dayton; a brother, Rev. Robert Rankin, Webster Grove; and two
grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Ascension Episcopal Church with the
Rev. William M. Turner officiating. Burial was at 4 p.m. Saturday in Highland Cemetery,
Iola, Kan. under direction of Herman H, Lohmeyer of Springfield.

Rantz, Amos 28 May 1872 - 28 Mar 1973 OH 5 Apr 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Daniel Boon & Christina Rantz, married Frances L. Tennison 8 Jan 1870 23 Dec 1942]
Funeral services for Amos Rantz, 100, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the 65
church, south with Spokane with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour
Cemetery, under the direction of Stumpff of Reeds Spring. He is survived by six sons,
George of Seneca, A. R. of Whittier, Calif., Efton of Willard, Lex of Clever, Jake and
Lester, both of Reeds Spring, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Frazier and Mrs. Gladys Stewart,
both of San Francisco, Calif.; 24 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 25 great,
great grandchildren.
Rantz, Cleta May (Meadows) 19 May 1931 - 4 Sep 1999 CCH-N 8 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of John & Mildred (Jackson) Meadows; married 28 Feb 1951 Edgar
Eugene Rantz 12 Oct 1927 - 3 Nov 2000]
Cleta May Rantz, age 68, Nixa, passed away Saturday September 4, 1999 in Cox
South Hospital. Cleta was born May 19, 1931 in Baxter, Missouri. She was the daughter
of John and Mildred Jackson Meadows. On February 28, 1951, she was united in
marriage to Edgar Rantz. Mrs. Rantz worked as an inspector for Fasco Industries for 26
years. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Ponce De Leon. Survivors include:
her husband, Edgar Rantz, Nixa; two daughters, Sandra Tomlin and her husband Dennis,
Nixa, and Sheila Cox and her husband Arthur, Buda, Texas; three grandsons, Cameron
Cox, Jonathan Tomlin and Dylan Tomlin; one brother, Clifford Meadows and his wife
Midge, Branson; one sister, Vinita Sims and her husband Dean, Branson; four nephews;
and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Wanda Jean Jackson;
and a brother, Larry Bob Meadows. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 7,
1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Gayle W. Cobb officiating. Burial was
in Evergreen Cemetery, Branson. Visitation was Monday in the funeral home.
Rantz, Diana (Bogue) 19 Dec 1954 - 14 Jan 2004 SN-L 16 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of James A. & Jessie Mae (Richardson) Bogue; married 30 Jan 1976
Ted Rantz]
Diana Bogue Rantz Funeral services for Diana Bogue Rantz, age 49, of Reeds
Spring, Mo., will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
in Branson. Burial will be in the Eisenhour Cemetery near Reeds Spring, Mo. She died at
5:38 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, in St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield.
She was born on Dec. 19, 1954, in Harrison, Ark., the daughter of James A. and Jessie
Mae Richardson Bogue. She had been a resident of Reeds Spring for several years. She
was united in marriage to Ted Rantz on Jan. 30, 1976, at Ponce de Leon, Mo., and to this
union were born two sons. She was a 1974 graduate of the Harrison, Ark. high school,
and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Highlandville, Mo. She was a
homemaker. Survivors are her husband, Ted Rantz, of the home; two sons, Justin Rantz
and wife Sarah of Branson, Mo., and Jason Rantz and wife Katie of Reeds Spring; three
grandchildren; one brother, Richard Bogue of Harrison, Ark.; two sisters, Sharon Gilbert
of Omaha, Ark., and Becky Hill of Conway, Ark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Branson Bank for
medical expenses and to the American Cancer Society.

Rantz, Donald Jacob "Jake" 27 Feb 1905 - 6 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: married Myra Jackson 19 Dec 1910 - 28 Jul 2001]
D.J. "Jake" Rantz, 83, of Sparta, died at 7:35 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Hillhaven
Convalescent Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Rantz were held Dec. 10 in the 65
Church, near Spokane, with the Rev. George Bausum officiating. Burial followed in the
Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Rantz was a
former longtime resident of Reeds Spring. He had resided in the Sparta community for
the past 34 years. A retired farmer, he was a member of the Chadwick Pentecostal
Church. Survivors include his wife, Myra; two sons, C.C. Rantz, Kissee Mills, and
Kenneth Rantz, Sparta; two daughters, Mrs.. Geraldine Ball, Sparta, and Mrs. Shirley
Finney, Sparta; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bill Rantz, Reeds
Spring; three sisters, Mrs. Josie James, St. Lorenzo, California, Mrs. Eva Gideon, Reeds
Spring, and Mrs. Jeanette Waitman, Sparta.
Rantz, Edgar Eugene 12 Oct 1927 - 3 Nov 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
[Note: Son of Lee Roy & Harriet Elizabeth (Parscale) Rantz; married 28 Feb 1951 Cleta
May Meadows 19 May 1931 - 4 Sep 1999]
Edgar Eugene Rantz, age 73. of Nixa, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2000
at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born on October 12, 1927 in Reeds
Springs, the son of Lee Roy and Harriet Elizabeth (Parscale) Rantz. He and his wife,
Cleta Meadows were married on February 28, 1951. Mr. Rantz retired from Harrington
Meat Company in Nixa. Survivors include: Two daughters and their spouses, Sandra and
Dennis Tomlin of Nixa, and Sheila and Arthur Cox of Buda, Texas; three grandsons,
Cameron Cox, and Jonathan and Dylan Tomlin; seven brothers and sisters, Harley Rantz
and his wife June of Branson, Sylvia Isaacs and her husband, Charlie, and Nedra Wallace
all of Reeds Spring, Lola Vietzke of Palmdale, Ca., Betty Clevenger and her husband
Dean, of Reeds Spring, LaVern Rantz and his wife Jackie of Los Alamos, Ca. and Helen
Ware of Los Olvas, Ca.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Beulah Rantz, Dean and Venita
Sims, and Clifford and Midge Meadows; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
by his wife Cleta on September 4, 1999, his parents and a brother, Charley Rantz. Funeral
services were held on Tuesday, November 7, 2000 at Adam's Funeral Home in Nixa, with
the Rev. John Barnes officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery in Branson.
Rantz, Hazel (Harris) 3 Oct 1915 - 17 Dec 1997 CCH-N 24 Dec 1997
Hazel Rantz, age 82, of Spokane, died Wednesday, December 17, 1997, in her
home. She was born October 3, 1915 in Stone County, and was the daughter of John
Perry and Bessie Alice (Eisenhour) Harris. Mrs. Rantz lived most of her life in Stone and
Christian Counties. In 1933 she married Lex Leonard Rantz. Survivors include: Her husband, Lex, two sons, Loyd D. Rantz, Spokane, and Bobby J. Rantz, Ozark; two
daughters, Helen Tate, Spokane, and Alice Hamilton, Nixa; 13 grandchildren; 29 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Wheeler Harris, Galena; and a sister, Marie Lee, Ponce de Leon.
Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery.
Rantz, Jean Thelma (Miller) 28 Nov 1936 - 28 Mar 2002 CCH-N 10 Apr 2002

[Note: Daughter of Matthew Franklin & Mary Denholm (Hammond) Miller; married
Clell Rantz 8 Jan 1922 - 19 Apr 1979]
Jean Thelma Rantz, age 65, of Ozark, died March 28, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born Nov. 28, 1936, in Aredale, Iowa, the daughter
of Matthew Franklin Miller and Mary Denholm Hammond Miller. Rantz was a member
of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Highlandville, and a member of Eagles Lodge. Her
husband, Clell, preceded her in death as well as a grandson, Travis Zeigler, a brother,
Dwayne, and a sister, Agnes. Survivors include: Two children, Debra Blackwood, of
Ozark, and Sam Rantz, of Highlandville; three grandchildren, Jamie Rantz, Julie Mosier,
and Kevin Zeigler; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 30
at Highlandville Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rantz, Lex Leonard 8 Jun 1908 - 29 Oct 2005 SN-L 1 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Amos and Frances (Tennison) Rantz; married 1933 Hazel Lydia Harris]
Lex Leonard Rantz, age 97, of Spokane, passed away Thursday, September 29,
2005. He was born June 8,1908, in Stone County, the son of Amos and Frances
(Tennison) Rantz. In 1933 he was united in marriage to Hazel Lydia Harris, who
preceded him in death. Mr. Rantz was a construction worker and farmer. Before moving
to Spokane in the early 1970's he had lived in Clever. He was a member of Spokane First
Baptist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Loyd Rantz and his wife, Florence, and
Bobby Rantz and his wife, Lisa, all of Spokane; two daughters, Helen Tate and her
husband, Bob, Spokane, and Alice Harrington and her husband, Jim, Nixa; 11
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 2 in Spokane First Baptist Church, Spokane,
with Reverend Randy Harwood officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rantz, Myra (Jackson) 19 Dec 1910 - 28 Jul 2001
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Nellie Price (Atchison) Jackson; married 1 Aug 1930 Donald
Jacob Rantz 27 Feb 1905 - 6 Jan 1989]
Myra Rantz, age 90, Sparta, passed away Wednesday, Jul 28, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born December 19, 1910 in Carol County, Arkansas, the
daughter or Isaac and Nellie Price (Atchison) Jackson. On August 1, 1930, she and
Donald Jacob Rantz were married. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was also
preceded in death by five infant children, three sisters, a brother, a grand and greatgrandchild. Before moving to Sparta the family lived for many years in Reeds Spring.
She was a member of Sparta Assembly of God Church. Survivors include four children
and their spouses, C.C. & Lorene Rantz and Kenneth and Faye Rantz, all of Kissee Mills,
Geraldine and Wayne Ball and Shirley and Dale Finney, all of Sparta, 17 grandchildren;
36 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren and four sisters, Thira Johnson,
Springfield, Edith Friend and her husband Wayne, Grand Junction, Colo., Novella
Thompson and her husband, Ray and Ernestine McTeer, all of Sparta.
Funeral services
will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead
officiating. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
in the funeral home.

Rantz, Timothy Dean 25 Aug 1959 - 22 Oct 1992 OH 28 Oct 1992
[Note: Son of Loyd Dean & Florence (Little) Rantz; married 4 Aug 1978 Diane Lynn
Boyd
Timothy Dean Rantz, 33, Spokane, died Thursday, Oct. 22, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident in Stone County. He was born Aug. 25, 1959, and
was a life long resident of this area. He was a 1977 graduate of Spokane High School. On
Aug. 4, 1978, he. married Diane Lynn Boyd. Tim was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
He was also a member of the Ozark Mountain Bassmasters. Survivors include his wife,
Diane; three children, James, Amanda and Amber Rantz, all of the home; his parents,
Loyd Dean and Florence Little Rantz, Galena; Grandparents, Lex and Hazel Rantz,
Spokane; three sisters, Terry Barnes, Spokane, Susie Baker, Jasper, Ark., and Angie
Foster, Galena; and a brother, Joey Rantz, Spokane. Services were held Sunday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Jim Boyd and the Rev. George Bishop officiating.
Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery.
Raper, Asa 1886 - 10 Jul 1966 CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Warren & Mary Jane ( ) Raper]
Asa Raper, 80, Route 1, Marionville, died at 11:10 a.m. Sunday, Jul 10 at
Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient 10 days. Mr. Raper was a
longtime resident of the Hurley community, operating a general merchandise store there
and one in Union City. For eight years. he was county collector of Stone County. He is
survived by his wife, Goldie; two sons, Billy, Crane and Bobby, Cupertino, Calif.; two
daughters, Mrs. Barbara Steele, Crane and Mrs. Betty Maxwell, Dudley, Mo.; one
brother, Arthur, Springfield;three sisters, Mrs. Maude Wade, Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Bonnie
Causey, Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Nora Skaggs, of Ozark; and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at Hurley high school auditorium
with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Crane Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Raper, James Warren 1862 - 8 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: married Mary Jane Rhodes 1862 - 1936]
James Warren Raper, 90, lifetime member of Stone county, died at 8:15 o’clock
Thursday, May 8, in the home of a son, Will, near Union City. In addition to the one son,
Mr. Raper leaves two other sons, Azz of Crane and Arthur of Moses Lake, WA; three
daughters Mrs. Nora Skaggs, Route 1, Ozark, Mrs. Maude Wade, Ponce de Leon, and
Mrs. Bonnie Causey, Ephrata, WA; four sisters, Mrs. Ellen Robinson, Mrs. Lucy Carley
and Mrs. Iowa Robertson, all of Culbertson NC, and Mrs. Dora Hawkins, Mineral
Springs, GA; four brothers, Tom, Jess and Charley of Culbertson and John of Salesburg
NC, 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon, May 11 in the Hurley, MO school building with Rev Harel Merritt of Clever
officiating. Arrangements were under Harris of Clever with burial in Mount Carmel
Cemetery.
Raper, Wanita Pearl (Kissee) 29 Jan 1911 - 27 Apr 1998 CCH-N 13 May 1998

Wanita Pearl (Kissee) Raper, 87, died on Monday, April 27, 1998 at Rio Grande
Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas. She was born, January 29, 1911 in Ozark, and was
the daughter of R.C. and Laura (Watts) Kissee. She was preceded in death by her parents,
three sisters, Hilda Kissee, Elza Sherrow, Clara White, four brothers, Ellis Willard,
Raymond, and Knial Kissee. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Raper of McAllen,
Texas, one daughter, Phyllis Meyers, Edinburg, Texas; two grandsons, and one greatgranddaughter. She lived in Fresno, Calif., 64 years before moving to McAllen, Texas
two years ago. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 1, 1998, Freidler
Funeral Home, McAllen, Texas with burial in Fresno, California.
Raper, Will 15 Jun 1884 - 30 Jun 1966 CCR 7 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Warren & Mary Jane ( ) Raper]
Will Raper, 82, of Route 2, Billings, died at 4:30 a.m. Thursday June 30, in
Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient the past week. Mr. Raper was a
retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Stone County.
He is survived by one son,
Gene, of Route 1, Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Jessie Mendenhall, Route 1, Billings; three
sisters, Mrs. Maude Wade, Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Bonnie Causey, Tacoma, Wash. and
Mrs. Nora Skaggs, of Ozark; two brothers, Arthur, Springfield and Asa of Hurley; seven
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
the Union City Church of the Nazarene, with the Rev. E. M. Elrod and Rev. Raymond
Boyd officiating. Burial was in Wrights Cemetery under direction f Harris of Ozark.
Rapp, Laura Beth (Goodsell) Cutbirth 1 Jan 1930 - 16 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of Francis A. & Susan (?) Goodsell; married first ? Cutbirth; married
second Clyde W. Rapp]
Laura B. Cutbirth Rapp, 58, of Marionville, died March 16 in her home after a
long illness. Services for Mrs. Rapp were held Saturday in Salem Baptist Church, Ocie,
with the Rev. Dennis Cowin officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery, near Clever,
under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Mrs. Rapp's survivors include her
husband, Clyde W. Rapp; two sons, J.R. Cutbirth, Harlingen, Texas, and Dwight
Cutbirth, Forsyth; a stepson, Stephen Rapp, of the home; a daughter, Evelyn Dillon,
Chesapeake; two stepdaughters, Lela Simmons, Greeley, California, and Carolyn
Schatzer, Miller; three brothers, Francis Goodsell, Jr., Protem, Ira Goodsell, Olathe,
Kansas, and, Dennis Goodsell, Chanute, Kansas; two sisters, Ruby Jones and Charlotte
Walker, both of Ozark; 17 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Rapp, Stephen Langford “Tebe” 2 Oct 1888 - 11 Dec 1967 CCR 14 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: married first Maude E. 18 Jul 1889 - 5 Feb 1925]
Stephen Langford “Tebe” Rapp, 79, of Aurora, died at 1:10 p.m. Monday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient only a few hours. A native of
Billings, Mr. Rapp moved to Aurora 10 years ago. A retired farmer, he was an area
resident most of his life. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Louise; and six daughters, Mrs. Ivon Gold and Mrs. Janice Hedrick, both of Aurora. Mrs.
Mae Sullivan, Clever, Mrs. Eva Lea Beal, Las Cruces, N. M. and Mrs., Mary Lou Soutee
and Mrs. Charlotte Lawson, both of Marionville. Other survivors include eight sons,

Harold, Springfield, Donald, Little Rock, Ark., Leonard, Springfield, Lowell, Springfield.
Clyde, Phoenix, Ariz., Jack, Marionville, Joe, Ash Grove, and Billy, with the U. S. Navy.
Also surviving are a step-son, Vernon Hanafin of the state of Illinois; 41 grandchildren
and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in BradfordSurridge Chapel with the Rev. W. V. Wells and the Rev. Stevie Maples officiating.
Burial was in Smart Cemetery, southeast of Billings.
Rasmussen, Christine B. (Steffson) 18 Jan 1874 - 25 Mar 1968 CCR 4 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Bernard & Sena (Matson) Steffason; married James Peter Rasmussen]
Funeral services for Mrs. Christine B. Rasmussen, 94, were at 2 p.m. Friday,
March 29, in the Carter Chapel at West Plains, Mo., with the Rev. Owen Raney
officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery under direction of Leland Carter Funeral
Home of West Plains. Mrs. Rasmussen, daughter of the late Bernard Steffason and Sena
Matson Steffason, was born Jan. 18, 1874 in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Ozark,
Mo. March 25. She was married in Oshgosh, Wic to James Peter Rasmussen who
preceded her in death in 1933. She is survived by two sons, George C. Rasmussen, Ozark
and Harold Rasmussen, Raytown; three daughters, Mrs. E. J. Dammon, Paonia, Colo.,
Mrs, Hannah Balderston, Apache Junction, Ariz.; and Mrs. Ella Ingalsbe, West Plains; 21
grandchildren; 57 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. One son,
Bernard Rasmussen, preceded her in death, She was a member of the Church of God.
Rasmussen, George C. 10 Mar 1905 - 13 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: Son of James Peter & Christine (Barnhardt) Rasmussen; married Mary L.]
George C. Rasmussen, 95, died Monday afternoon, Nov. 13, 1990 in his home at
Christian Center, south of Ozark. Born March 10, 1905 in Omro, Wis., he was the son of
James Peter and Christine Barnhardt Rasmussen. He had lived in Ozark since 1963, after
retiring from Standard Oil Co., Independence, Mo. He was a member of Ozark United
Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary L. Rasmussen; two daughters, Ruth
Cole, Ozark, and Jane Rittershouse, Marshfield; two sons, George C. Rasmussen Jr.,
Independence, and Jon M. Rasmussen, Walnut Creek, Calif.; two sisters, Johanne
Balderson, Albuquerque, N.M., and Ella Ingalsbee, West Plains; 14 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Nov, 15, in Adams Funeral Home, 504 W.
Walnut, Ozark, with the Rev. Michael Walters and the Rev. L.E. "Buss" Reynolds
officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday Nov. 22 in Evergreen Cemetery, West
Plains. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark United Methodist Church.
Rasmussen, Harold 7 Feb 1910 - Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of James Peter & Christine B. (Steffson) Rasmussen]
We wish to thank our church friends and neighbors for their prayers, cards and
flowers during the loss of our dear brother, Harold Rasmussen. God Bless you All.
George Rasmussen. Alta Dammon.
Rasmussen, Kathy Lynn (Phillips) 20 Apr 1961 - 29 Aug 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Elbert Lawrence & Gola Marion (Scribner) Phillips; married Gary E.
Rasmussen]

Kathy Lynn Rasmussen, 41, Nixa, passed away Aug. 29, 2002, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident in Taney County. She was born April 20, 1961, in
Kansas City, the daughter of Elbert Lawrence and Gola Marion (Scribner) Phillips. Her
parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Gary E. Rasmussen, Mesa,
Ariz.; three daughters, Amber Rasmussen, Mesa, Ariz., Tristan Phillips, Nixa, and
Chelsey Rasmussen, Mesa, Ariz.; a brother, Ricky Phillips, Merriam Woods; and three
sisters, Carol Phillips, Nixa, Dena Reichle, Ozark, and Dana Phillips, Reeds Spring. A
memorial service was held Aug. 31, in First Baptist Church of Nixa, with Dr. Richard
Eakins officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Rathbun, Albert A. 1873 - 3 Apr 1963 CCR 4 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of James & Elizabeth Rathbun]
Funeral services for Albert A. Rathbun, 89, of Buffalo, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Montgomery Chapel with the Rev. John Glover officiating. Burial will be in Oak Lawn
Cemetery. Mr. Rathbun died at his home in Buffalo Wednesday. Surviving is a brother,
W.R. Rathbun, Ozark.
Rathbun, Anna Louise (Williams) 29 Jan 1921 - 19 Nov 2003 CCH-N 26 Nov 2003 &
SN-L 23 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Luther & Georgia (White) Williams; married Norman Rathbun 11 Jul
1916 - 14 Mar 1991]
Anna Louise Rathbun, age 82, passed away, at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov.19, in
Ash Grove Healthcare. She was born Jan. 29, 1921, in Springfield, the daughter of Luther
and Georgia (White) Williams. Anna graduated with the 1939 class at Willard High
School. She was a faithful member of the United Methodist Church of Ozark and worked
in the church and community until her health failed. Mrs. Rathbun worked a few years
for Dr. Simpson, but was mainly dedicated to being a wife and homemaker. Survivors
include: one brother Vernon "Pete" Williams and wife Helen, of Springfield, a sister
Maxine Rupert and husband LaVerne, of Battle Creek, Michigan, several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman, her parents, brothers
Clifford, Melvin, Merlin, Clyde, half brother Eber Williams, and half sister Dorothy
Thomas. A graveside funeral was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in Sparta Cemetery with
Rev. Rod Kelley officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Friends called at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ash Grove Healthcare Facility, 401 N. Medical
Drive, P.O. Box 247, Ash Grove, Mo., 65604.
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Rathbun, Esta (Douglas) 13 Jul 1893 - 5 Mar 1989 OH 9 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Elmer H. & Ola (Bingham) Douglas; married Charley Rathbun 7 Mar
1891 - 1 Nov 1952]
Esta Rathbun, 95, died at 5:50 p.m. March 5 at the Mercy Villa Nursing Home,
Springfield. Graveside services for Mrs. Rathbun were held at 2 p.m. March 8 in the
Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. Rev. David McKay
officiated at the service. Mrs. Rathbun was born in Sparta July 13, 1893, to the marriage
of Elmer H. and Ola (Bingham) Douglas. She was preceded in death by her husband. She

is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Grace and Bill Evans, Springfield; two
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Rathbun, Eula Mae (Richardson) 5 Mar 1921 - 25 Feb 1996 CCH-N 28 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of William & Maggie (Reed) Richardson; married 24 Dec 1938 Ross
Ward Rathbun 29 Feb 1916 - 14 Mar 1991]
Eula Mae Rathbun, 74, Springfield, passed away at 3:15 p.m. Sunday, February
25, 1996 in her home. Eula was born March 5, 1921 in Sparta, MO, the daughter of
William and Maggie Reed Richardson. She was married to Ross Ward Rathbun
December 24, 1938 in Ozark, MO, who preceded her in death February 14, 1972. Eula
was employed by St. John's Hospital in their laundry facility with over 25 years of
service. She enjoyed her retirement time sewing and crocheting. She is also preceded in
death by her parents and two brothers. Survivors include one son Fred Rathbun and his
wife, Wanda, Springfield, one daughter Sharon Mahon and her husband, Roy, Republic,
one sister, Estelle Stewart, Rogersville, four grandchildren, Anita Kuhns, Leslie Rathbun,
Teresa Rathbun, Shanda Bledsoe, one great-granddaughter, Xlyona Sharp, all of
Springfield, and her beloved dog Ginger. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 28, 1996 in the Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Burr
officiating.
Rathbun, Frank J. 10 May 1896 - 22 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2 & OH 25 Oct
1972 p8
[Note: Son of Leonard Joel & Rosa B. (Huffman) Rathbun; married M. Hazel 26 Aug
1897 - 30 Dec 1977]
Funeral services for Frank J. Rathbun, 76, of the Bruner community were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church, Sparta, with the Rev. Bill Maybury officiating.
Burial was in the Bruner Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Rathbun, a
retired farmer, died at 11:05 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a
long illness. Survivors include his wife, Hazel; two daughters, Mrs. Eloise St. John of
Sparta and Mrs. Rosellen Edwards of Springfield; one brother, Otto Rathbun of
Springfield, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Rathbun, Geneva Elodia (McFadden) 16 Aug 1917 - 3 Feb 1970 CCR 5 Feb 1970 p2
[Note: Daughter of Eugene W. & Elodia (Jenkins) McFadden; married Durward Ray
Rathbun 20 Mar 1918 - 8 Jan 1974]
Mrs. Geneva E. Rathbun, 52, a former resident of Sparta, died at 6:50 a.m.
Tuesday in a St. Louis hospital following a short illness. Mrs. Rathbun was a resident of
DeSoto at the time of her death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband, Durward; one son, Larry Rathbun of Ozark; one daughter, Mrs.
Sandra Countryman of Charleston, S. C.; one brother, Irven McFadden of Springfield;
two sisters, Mrs. Evelyn McBrayer of DeSoto and Mrs. Edith Owens of Springfield; and
four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Harris
Funeral Home in Ozark. Rev. Paul Swadley will officiate with burial in the Sparta
Cemetery.
Rathbun, James W. 5 Jan 1910 - 11 Jan 1972 CCR 12 Jan 1972 & OH 20 Jan 1972 p6

[Note: Son of Fred L. & Leah Fay (Henderson) Rathbun; married Dorothy M. Porter 22
Jul 1913 - 23 Jan 1978]
James W. Rathbun, 62 of Sparta, died at Sparta, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday at his
home after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a lifelong resident of the Sparta
community, and had owned and operated the Rathbun Hardware and Television Repair in
Sparta several years prior to his retirement three years ago. Mr. Rathbun was a member
of the Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 206, and the First Baptist Church here. Survivors
include his wife, Dorothy M.; a son, J. Ronald Rathbun of Abilene, Tex.; a sister, Mrs.
Vennie Walker, Santa Barbara, Calif.; three brothers, Ross W., of Springfield, Oran J. of
St. Louis. and Warren G. of Dallas, Tex. and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial will
be in Sparta Cemetery.
Rathbun, Larry Ray 6 Jul 1938 - 18 Mar 2006 SN-L 26 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Durward Ray & Geneva Elodia (McFadden) Rathbun; married 23 Dec
1956 Valerie Jean Young]
Larry R. Rathbun, 67, Springfield, born July 6, 1938, passed away Saturday,
March 18, 2006, after a long illness. He is survived by his aunt, Edith Owens,
Springfield; a sister, Sandy Countryman and husband, Larry, Ozark; two sons, Larry and
wife, Richelle, Kilgore, Texas, and Bruce and wife, Leslie, Marshfield. Special thanks to
the V.A. Medical Centers in Mt. Vernon and Fayetteville, The Community Hospices of
America and the staff in Woodland Manor. No services are planned at this time. Bye,
Pop.
Rathbun, Leonard Joel 23 May 1867 - 12 Feb 1959
CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8
Funeral services for Leonard Joel Rathbun, 91, who died Thursday, Feb. 12, were
held Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Mayes
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. A native of Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in Christian County.
Survivors include two sons, Otto Rathbun of Springfield and Frank Rathbun of Bruner;
two brothers, Bob Rathbun of McCracken and Albert Rathbun of Buffalo; seven
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Rathbun, Norman A. 11 Jul 1916 – 14 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
[Note: married Anna Louise Williams 29 Jan 1921 - 19 Nov 2003]
Norman A. Rathbun, 74, Ozark, died at 12:48 Thursday, March 14, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born in Bruner July 11, 1916, to W.R. "Bob"
and Laura Douglas Rathbun. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1936 and from
what is now Southwest Missouri State University, in 1949. He married Anna Louise
Williams on Oct. 26, 1940. Rathbun served in the U.S. Army, European Theater, during
World War II. From 1951 to 1955 he served at Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, OSI,
Washington, D.C. After leaving the service, he was employed by the Federal Government
Department of Defense, retiring in 1973. He returned to Ozark and attended SMSU for
graduate studies. He was employed by the state of Missouri as an employment counselor
until retirement in 1981. He was a member and past chaplain of Sparta Lodge No. 296;
Ozark Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7628; Scottish Rite, Joplin, cast member of the

28th and 32nd Degree and Dining Crew; Abu Ben Adhem Shrine, Legion of Honor; land
NARFE and ARMSE. He was a member of Ozark Methodist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Anna L.; two brothers, Clifford Rathbun, Redding, Calif., and Robert "Bob"
Rathbun, Paradise, Calif.; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and other relatives and
friends. The funeral was held Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs.
Faust Matthews, Michael Walters and Harold Spradling officiating. Music was provided
by Eldena Bilyeu. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made
to Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital, American Heart Association, Hospice of
Southwest Missouri or charity of the donor's choice.
Rathbun, Otto 1 Sep 1893 - 15 Sep 1981 OH 24 Sep 1981
[Note: Son of William Robert "Bob" & Laura Etta (Douglas) Rathbun; married 28 Oct
1916 Bertha V. Ferrell 14 Mar 1896 - 18 Apr 1989]
Services for Otto Rathbun, 88, Springfield were held on Sept. 17 in GormanScharpf-Abbott Funeral Home with the Rev. T.T. Crabtree officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Rathbun died Sept. 15 in Cox Medical Center after a long illness.
He was a former merchant in Sparta, where he worked for 25 years. Mr. Rathbun had
lived in Springfield for the past 32 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Bertha; a daughter, Mrs. Opal Hooper, Springfield; three
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Rathbun, Ross W. 29 Feb 1916 - 14 Feb 1972 CCR 17 Feb 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Fred L. & Leah Fay (Henderson) Rathbun; married Eula Mae Richardson
5 Mar 1921 - 25 Feb 1996]
Ross W. Rathbun, 55, Springfield, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital following a short illness. He was a resident of Christian and Greene Counties, a
member of the Galloway Baptist church and the Sparta Masonic Lodge. He was
maintenance foreman at Ash Grove Lime Company. Survivors include his wife, Eula M.
of the home; one son, Fred Lee Rathbun; and one daughter, Mrs. Sue Kuhns, both of the
home; one sister, Mrs. Vennie Walker, Santa Barbara, Calif.,; two brothers, Oran J., St.
Louis. and Warren G., Dallas and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
today in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Vee Hoyle officiating. Burial will be in
Sparta Cemetery, with Masonic rites to be conducted by the Sparta Masonic Lodge.
Rathbun, V. Jean (Young) 6 Apr 1938 - 17 Jun 1990 OH 21 Jun 1990
[Note: Daughter of Almon O. “Bud” & Evelyn (Collins) Young; married Larry R.
Rathbun]
V. Jean Rathbun, 52, Ozark, died Sunday, June 17, 1990 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a two-year illness. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark
and was a member of Ozark United Presbyterian Church. She was formerly employed as
a LPN by the State Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled. She is survived
by her husband, Larry R. Rathbun; two sons, Larry R. Rathbun II., and his wife, Richelle,
Kilgore, Texas, and Bruce Rathbun, Orlando, Fla.; a grandson, Larry R. Rathbun III; her
parents, Bud and Evelyn Young, Ozark; and a brother, Buddy Young, Ottawa, Ill.
Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Ozark United Presbyterian Church with
the Rev. Robert Brueck officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral

Home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart
Association.
Rathbun, William Robert “Bob” 7 Sep 1881 - 11 Oct 1972 CCR 12 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Son of James & Elizabeth (?) Rathbun; married Laura Etta Douglas 1 Feb 1886 4 Aug 1973]
W. R. (Bob) Rathbun, 91, of Sparta, died at 10:25 p.m. Wednesday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital. He had been a merchant at Bruner and Sparta and later at McCracken
community which had been his residence for many years. He was a member of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church and of Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M., Ozark. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Laura E. Rathbun of Route 1, Sparta; three sons, Clifford Rathbun,
Redding, Calif., Norman Rathbun, Hoffman Estates, Ill and Robert Rathbun, Paradise,
Calif.; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral services are tentatively
set for Sunday. Burial will be in Bruner Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Ozark.
AND
Rathbun, William Robert “Bob” 7 Sep 1881 - 11 Oct 1972 OH 12 Oct 1972 p6
SPARTA - W. R. (Bob) Rathbun, 91, Route 1, Sparta, died at 10:25 p.m.
Wednesday at Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. A retired merchant in
Bruer, Sparta and McCracken communities, Mr. Rathbun was a member of the Mt. Zion
Baptist Church, Friend Lodge and Eastern Star in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Laura E. Rathbun of Route 1, Sparta; three sons, Clifford Rathbun, Redding, Calif.,
Norman Rathbun, Hoffman Estates, Ill and Robert Rathbun, Paradise, Calif.; three
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are held at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Harris Chapel with the Revs. Eli Routh and Bruce Maples officiating.
Burial in Bruner Cemetery. Masonic rites contributed by Friend Lodge 352 of Ozark.
Ratcliff, Lois Ann (Roper) 13 Sep 1929 - 19 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Gertrude (Garrison) Roper; married Oct 1973 Lester H.
Ratcliff]
Lois Ann Ratcliff, 59, of Joplin, died at 9:15 Feb. 19 at St. John's Regional
Medical Center. Services for Mrs. Ratcliff will be held today (Thursday, Feb. 23) at the
Harmony Heights Baptist Church; Joplin, with Dr. Tim Sumners officiating. Graveside
services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Ozark Cemetery, with David Howard officiating.
Mrs. Ratcliff was born Sept. 13, 1929 in St. Louis, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude
Roper. She had lived in Joplin since October of 1973, after moving from Ozark. She had
served as a secretary for several companies in Ozark prior to her move to Joplin. Mrs.
Ratcliff was a member of Harmony Heights Baptist Church in Joplin. She was also a
member of the Shirt and Skirts Square Dance Club and of the Missouri Federation of
Square and Round Dance Clubs, Inc. She was married to Lester H. Ratcliff in October of
1973, and he survives. Additional survivors include three daughters, Joan Marie Rogers,
Sparta, Bette Jeanette Ingle, Springfield, and Jean Ann Rudd, Billings; a stepson, Lester
Ratcliff, Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio; a stepdaughter, Donna Jean Emshoff, Bethel, Ohio; a
sister, Erma Banks, Odenville, Alabama; 12 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and
nine great-grandchildren.

Rattles, Kristie Ann (McElhany) 23 Jun 1970 - 19 Oct 2003
CCH-N 29 Oct 2003
Kristie Ann (McElhany) Rattles, 33, Clever, died Oct. 19, 2003 at Cox South
Hospital, Springfield. She was born June 23, 1970 in Springfield, the daughter of Larry
and Violet McElhany. She graduated from Hurley High School in 1988. Kristie was a
medical technician at Monett Health Care, before her illness. She was the loving mother
of three girls. She is survived by her husband, Harold, Wentworth; daughters, Allison
Grace, two years old, and Abigail Love and Emily Hope, one year old twins; her parents,
Larry and Violet McElhany, Verona; two brothers, Willie Baker, Springfield, and David
McElhany, Monett; three sisters, Anita Lowther, Wendy Bloomingdale and Kerry Pope,
Clever; grandparents Jim and Rosa Baxter, Springfield; great grandparents, Ralph and
Gretchen Lanning, Republic; other relatives, and a host of friends. Funeral services were
held Oct. 24 at the Life Tabernacle Church, Highlandville, with Rev. Barney Cabra
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial followed in
Evergreen Cemetery, Republic.
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Raubs, Alva 12 Oct 1930 - 3 Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p6
[Note: on of ? & Bessie (?) Raubs; married Viola M.]
OZARK - Services for Alva Raubs, 46 of Walnut Shade were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating, Burial was in
Oak Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Raubs died at 6:15 a.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Raubs was a lifelong
resident of the Walnut Shade community and a farmer and stockman. Survivors include
his wife, Viola M.; a son. Rocky L. of the home; two step-sons, Ronnie Jones,
Springfield and Rickard A. Jones, Wichita, Kan.; his mother, Mrs. Bessie Raubs, Walnut
Shade; a brother, Billy R. of Ponce de Leon; two sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Inman, Ponce de
Leon and Mrs. Fayetta Ellis, Walnut Shade and a step grandson.
AND
Raubs, Alva 12 Oct 1930 - 3 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p11
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to all those whoi sent food, flowers,
money, cards, prayers and kind word at the time of loss of our loved one, Alva Raubs. A
special thanks to Rev. Earl Blansit, The Keithleys, Dr. John Bentley, Jim Bilyeu, Perry
King and the six pallbearers. Viola Raubs, Rocky Raubs, The Raubs, Inman and Ellis
Families.
Raubs, Bessie M. (Allen) 29 Apr 1904 - 7 Oct 1992 NN-E 14 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of Joshua & Malley Jane (Brooks) Allen; married John A. Raubs;
Clifford’s Chaffin Funeral Home record calls her Nellie]
Bessie M. Raubs, 88, Walnut Shade, died at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in St.
John's Regional Health Center. She was born April, 29, 1904, in Day, Mo. to Joshua and
Malley Jane (Brooks) Allen. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Raubs,
and two sons, Clifford Raubs and Alva Raubs. Survivors include two daughters, Sylvia
Inman, Ponce de Leon, and Fayetta Ellis, Walnut Shade; one son, Billy Raubs,
Springfield; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday, Oct. 10, at Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church, with the Rev.
Benny DeWitt officiating. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, under the direction of
Hams Colonial Chapel.

Raubs, Billy Ray 18 Jun 1942 – 25 Jul 1997 CCH-N 30 Jul 1997
Billy Ray Raubs, Springfield died July 25, 1997, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age
of 55 years. He was born on June 18, 1942, at Walnut Shade, Missouri, the son of John
Albert and Bessie Myrtle Allen Raubs. He was a cross country truck driver and a U.S.
Army Veteran of Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Young Raubs, of the
home; one son, Dean Ray Raubs of Cedar Falls, Iowa; two step-children, Jamie Sepeda
of Garland, Texas and Kathi Mathews of Wiley, Texas; two sisters, Sylvia Inman of
Ponce de Leon, Missouri, and Rayetta Ellis of Walnut Shade; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held July 29, 1997, in Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson with
Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in the Oak Ridge Cemetery near Walnut Shade.
Rauch, Alfred Glenn 19 Dec 1920 - 8 May 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Phil & Maude (Yoachum) Rauch; married 22 Sep 1940 Kathleen Davis]
Death overtook a 57-year old Billings resident, Alfred Glenn Billings when his car
veered off a rural road a mile and a half north of Billings about 3 a.m. Sunday. Troopers
said the victim’s car struck a large tree and a concrete culvert. Found a short time later,
Rauch was pronounced dead at the scene, officers reported. A world War II veteran and
retired farmer, he was a well-known breeder and exhibitor of Milking Shorthorn cattle.
He was a member of Billings Evangelical Church, Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379,
Scottish Rite of Joplin, and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine of Springfield. Survivors include
his wife, Kathleen; three sons, Mike and Jerry, Billings and Bill of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Little, Billings and Mrs. Glenda Climer, Springfield; his mother,
Mrs. Inez Schnick, Strafford and five grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at
Meadors Chapel, Billings with Rev. Carl Hillme officiating, Burial will be in St. Peter’s
cemetery where Masonic rites will be held.
Rauch, Amelia A. (Venzlaff) 12 Oct 1893 – 15 Apr 1989 NE 20 Apr 1989
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Albertina (Verch) Venzlaff; married Fred G. Rauch 1882
- 1929]
Services for Amelia A. Rauch, 95, Billings, were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18
in Meadors Chapel of Billings. Burial was in St. Peters Cemetery. Mrs. Rauch, a
homemaker, died at 9:29 p.m. Saturday. April 15 in Hillhaven Convalescent Center,
Springfield, after a long illness.
Rauch, Barbara Mae (Sanders) 1 Oct 1934 – 19 Oct 1997 CCH-N 22 Oct 1997
Barbara Mae Raunch, age 63, of Nixa, died Sunday, in Cox Medical Center
South. She was born Oct. 1, 1934, and was the daughter of William and Ivy (Sabin)
Sanders. Mrs. Raunch was co-owner and operator of Raunch Body Shop. She had been
been a 20-year cancer survivor before her recent illness. Barbara was known as one who
put others first. Her husband, Floyd Arnold Raunch, Sr., preceded her in death on June 9,
1994. She was also preceded in death by a brother, John, and three sisters, Minnie,
Nancy, and Bonnie. Survivors include: two sons, Arnold Raunch, Jr., Clever; and Steve
Raunch, Sycamore, Ill.; two daughters, Kathy Norton, and Kimberly Millikin, both of
Nixa; 13 grandchildren; 21 nieces and nephews; eight brothers and sisters, Pearl Mattair,
Okla.; WA. Sanders, Kissee Mills, Grace Rulon, Branson; Faye Hunt, Kissee Mills,

Arlene Snowden, Hollister; B.A. Sanders, Kissee Mills, Patricia Fagan, Branson; and
Delores Mitchell; and many good friends. Funeral services will be 10 am. Thursday, Oct.
23, in Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa, with Rev. Dale Bond officiating. Burial
will be in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Boulevard, Nixa. Memorial
contributions may be made to Bethesda Lutheran Home in Watertown, Wisconsin or
College of the Ozarks.
Rauch, Carrie Marguerite 28 Feb 1882 - 18 Jun 1954 BT 24 Jun 1954
Funeral services for Carrie Marguerite Rauch, 72, who died June 18 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday June 20, in St. Peter’s Evangelical
& Reformed Church at Billings, with Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in St.
Peter’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was baptized
as an infant in the St. Peter’s Evangelical Church and remained a member of that church
all her life. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. G. S. Bluebaum of Billings, Mrs. E. A.
Hoffman and Mrs. Andy Zay, both of Springfield; two brothers, G. W. Rauch of the
home and A. P. Rauch of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and a
host of friends.
Rauch, Fred W. 4 Oct 1891 - 23 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Nicholas & Agnes (Fleischman) Rauch; married Ida J. Humble 17 Apr
1895 - 6 Jan 1981]
Funeral services for Fred W. Rauch, 78, of Billings, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 24, in the Billings Christian Church with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Burial
was in the E and R Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings. A retired carpenter,
Mr. Rauch died early Tuesday in the Aurora Community Hospital where he had been a
patient since Dec. 2. He was a member of the Billings Christian Church. Surviving are his
wife, Ida; one son, Leon, of Fort Worth, Tex.; and two grandchildren.
Rauch, George William 20 Apr 1891 - 7 Sep 1961 CCR 14 Sep 1961
[Note: Son of Phillip & Magdalena (Sluche) Rauch; married Julia K.]
Services for George William Rauch, 70, of Billings, who died at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter’s Evangelical
Church in Billings with the Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Mr. Rauch, a retired farmer, was living in
the house he was born in at the time of his death. He was a member of St. Peter’s
Evangelical and Reformed Church in Billings , St. John’s E. & R Brotherhood in
Springfield and the American Legion Post 139 in Billings. He was a World War I
veteran. Survivors are his wife, Julia; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Schultz of Nashville,
Ill; one son Robert of Higginsville; seven grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Bertha
Bluebaum of Billings; Mrs. E. A. Hoffman, 2715 West High, Springfield, and Mrs.
Andrew Zay, Sr., 1710 Sagamont, Springfield and one brother, Albert of Route 11,
Springfield.
Rauch, Howard L. 7 Oct 1925 - 18 Apr 2004 SN-L 21 Apr 2004

[Note: Son of John Phillip & Magdalena (Hutter) Rauch; married 14 Feb 1947 Loretta
Ann Fabro]
Howard L. Rauch, 78, Billings, died Sunday, April 18, 2004, at his home. He was
born on Oct. 7, 1925, on the family farm south of Billings, the son of John Phillip and
Magdalena Hutter Rauch. Howard attended the Anderson Rural School south of Billings
and was a 1943 graduate of Billings High School. He was baptized and later confirmed
into St. Peter's Evangelical UCC in Billings. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II, stationed in Europe for over a year. Following his military service,
Howard returned home to Billings and married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Ann
Fabro, on Feb. 14, 1947. Howard and Loretta lived and raised their two sons, Lewis and
Rodney, on their three-generation family farm where they developed and maintained a
registered Guernsey dairy herd for many years. Howard was active in his local
community. He was elected to the Billings R-IV School Board and served for many years
as Board Secretary. He was a past president of the Missouri Guernsey Association; a life
member of the American Legion Post 676; served as a commissioner of the Billings
Special Road District; was a past president of the St. Peter's Church Board; and was a
current member of the Billings High School Alumni Association and the Billings Senior
Citizens. Music and entertaining was a centerpiece of Howard's life. He was a Country
and Western, Bluegrass, and German folk music enthusiast. For many years he served as
a popular square dance caller throughout southwest Missouri. In recent years he helped
organize and performed with the local musical group known as "The Smokehouse Boys."
Howard's grandparents came from Germany and Switzerland and were pioneer settlers in
the Billings community. He spent a significant part of his adult life re-establishing and
maintaining an extensive relationship with his European relatives. He was an organizing
member of the German-Austrian-Swiss Heritage Society of the Ozarks. Howard was
preceded in death by his wife of more than 56 years, Loretta, on March 18, 2003; by his
parents; and by his older sister, Mary Louise Rauch Wagemann. Survivors include his
two sons, Lewis Stephen Rauch and wife Carol, and Rodney Anthony Rauch and wife
Brenda; two grandchildren, Stephanie Rauch and Dustin Rauch, all of Springfield; two
sisters, Helen Kathryn McGinnis and husband Dean of Wichita, Kan., and Betty Ann
Brady of Sterling, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Norbert Fabro and Bernard Fabro, both of
Billings; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and in-laws; and a host
of friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004, in St. Peter's
Evangelical UCC, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick and David L. Rauch officiating.
Burial, with military honors, will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, outside of Billings.
Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today, April 21, in the St. Peter's Evangelical UCC in
Billings. Memorials may be made to the St. Peter's Church or a charity of the donor's
choice. Arrangements are under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Rauch, John Philip 21 Dec 1896 - 21 Dec 1953 CCR BT 31 Dec 1953
John Philip Rauch was born in Urbana, Ohio on December 21, 1896 and passed
away on his 57th birthday at the Springfield Baptist Hospital at 6:00 p.m. He had entered
the hospital on December 16 after suffering a light stroke. Two days later he had a second
stroke from which he never regained consciousness. Mr. Rauch was the son of the late
Peter Rauch and Caroline Rauch, nee Winters. The family moved to Billings when he
was a small child, and he had lived in the community since that time. He was baptized in

the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Urbana, Ohio and was confirmed at St. Peters
Evangelical Church in Billings on March 31, 1918. (Memory Verse, Psalms 37:37/)
He was married to Magdalena Hutter on December 31, 1918 and to this union
four children were born.
Besides his widow, he is survived by one son, Howard of
Billings; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Louise Wagemann of Tupelo, Miss, Mrs. Betty Ann
Luizzi of Columbus, Ohio and Miss Helen Kathryn Rauch of the home; one brother, Fred
W. Rauch of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. C. S. Algire of Salem, Mo. and Mrs. C. B.
Skea of Billings; five grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. “He leadeth
me, O blessed thought: O words with heavenly comfort brought! Whate’er I do,
Where’er I be, still ‘tis God’s hand that leadeth me.” Funeral services were held Thursday
afternoon at 2 o’clock in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church by Rev. R. G. A. Bareis. Burial
was in the church cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Pallbearers were
nephews, Warren, Milton, James, Ralph and Robert Lee Rauch and Billy Sperry.
Rauch, Loretta A. (Fabro) 25 Nov 1925 - 18 Mar 2003
Loretta Rauch, 77, Billings, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in
the Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville. She was born November 25, 1925 in Billings,
Missouri, one of eight children born to Ben and Theresa (Berghaus) Fabro. Mrs. Rauch
was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Billings. She enjoyed sharing
her beautiful singing voice with her church. She sang for services many years, until ill
health forced her retirement in 2001. She was married February 11, 1947 to Howard
Rauch, who survives; along with two sons, Lew and his wife, Carol, and Rodney and his
wife, Brenda; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Dustin Rauch, all of Springfield; one
sister, Marie Garbee, Billings; and two brothers, Norbert and Bernard, both of Billings.
Other survivors include several loving sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, along
with many other relatives and dear friends. Three brothers, John, Leo and Harold, and a
sister, Gertrude Harter Salchow, preceded her in death. Funeral Mass will be held at 10
a.m. Friday, March 21, 2003 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Teter
officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings. Burial will be in St.
Peter's Cemetery, Billings. Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. today with visitation to
follow in the funeral home. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to
the Parkinson's Group of the Ozarks, or the charity of the donor's choice. Springfield
News-Leader, March 20, 2003.
Rauch, Magdalena Louise (Hutter) 16 Dec 1898 - 17 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
Mrs. Magdalena Louise Rauch, 67, of Route 1, Billings, died Wednesday
afternoon, Feb. 17, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was a member of St. Peter’s
United Church of Christ at Billings. Surviving are a son, Howard L., Route 1, Billings;
three daughters, Mrs. Garbee Wagemann and Mrs. Ray Luizzi, both of Kirkwood, and
Mrs. Dean McGinnis, Dodge City, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Julie Rauch. Nashville, Ill. and
eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 .m. Saturday at St. Peter United Church of
Christ, with burial in St. Peter Cemetery, under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Memorial contributions may be made to the cancer fund.
Rauch, Maude (Yoachum) 12 Jun 1891 - 5 Sep 1979 OH 13 Sep 1979 p6

[Note: Daughter of James Frank & Frances Madora (Smart) Yoachum; married Philip A.
Rauch 1 Jun 1888 - 5 Dec 1955]
Services for Mrs. Maude Rauch, 88, Route 2, Billings, were held last Saturday at
Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Ira Keithley and Frank Stark officiating. Burial was in St.
Peter’s Cemetery. Mrs. Rauch died Sept. 5 at St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Springfield after a short illness. A lifelong resident of the Billings community, she was
member of the Billings First Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Inez
Schnick, Strafford; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Glenn Rauch, with whom she made her
home; her twin brother, Claude Yoachum, Billings; one sister, Mrs. Lee Verfurth, Route
7; eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Rauch, Phillip A. 1 Jun 1888 - 5 Dec 1955 CCR 15 Dec 1955 p1
Phillip A. Rauch, 67, died at 5:07 p.m. Dec. 5, at his farm home near Billings. Mr.
Rauch was born at Billings and spent most of his life there with the exception of two
years at Cushing, Okla. He was employed at Cushing, Okla. He was em [Sic} lings
Creamery a number of years and was also a promenient farmer of that community.
Mr. Rauch was confirmed at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings on April 6,
1903. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maude Rauch of the home; one son, Glenn
Rauch of Route 2, Billings; one daughter, Mrs. Inez Schnick of Strafford, eight
grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services with a large attendance of relatives
and friends were held at 2 p.m. December 8 in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev.
Richard Gandy and Harry O. Hein officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Rauch, Raymond Warren 1912 - 3 Dec 1969 CCR 11 Dec 1969 p8
Raymond Warren Rauch, 57, of Springfield died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, in
Cox Medical Center of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Rauch had lived in Springfield about
45 years, having moved there from Billings. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Rauch had
been maintenance mechanic for Springday for about 10 years. He was a member of First
Congregational Church, of Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422 and York Rite
bodies including Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, also was in the Shrine’s marching patrol. He
is survived by his wife, Nadine, of the home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in
the First Congregational Church with the Rev. Thomas C. Paxton officiating. Burial was
in National Cemetery with Masonic rites at graveside by Gate of the Temple Masonic
Lodge No. 422, A. F. & A. M. under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf.
Raulston, Hugh P. 25 May 1898 - 28 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: married Lula 19 Dec 1899 - 17 Sep 1982]
Hugh P. Raulston, 89, Billings, died Dec. 28 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Raulston were held Dec. 31 at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church, with Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Raulston, a retired barber,
was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was one of the founders of the
Billings Rural Fire Department. His survivors include a daughter, Bernice Rephlo, of
Billings; a brother, Hadley, of Athol, Massachusetts; two grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

Raum, C. L “Jack” 1892 - 18 Sep 1951 CCR 20 Sep 1951
[Note: married Bebe]
C. L. “Jack” Raum, 59, former Ozark resident and well-known show-man, died
suddenly Tuesday morning, September 18 at Mercy hospital in Elwood, IN, a victim of
leukemia. Mr. Raum had returned to Elwood only two days previous to his death from a
summer tour through Canada and the northern states with his well-known show,
“Cavalcade of Stars”, featuring rodeo acts. He had been in the show business forty years.
Bill Clayman of Ozark, an associate in the show with Mr. Raum for the past six years,
said of him, “Jack, was a natural-born showman, making friends everywhere and his
greatest delight was to tell new acquaintances of the wonderful town of Ozark. He loved
it here.” He was a charter member of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce, serving on the
board of directors of the organization while living in Ozark. In 1944 Mr. and Mrs. Raum
moved to Ozark, buying the Bedford Russell farm about two and one-half miles west of
town. They lived here until 1950 when they sold their home and moved to Elwood.
Surviving are his wife, Bebe; his mother; and one brother, who both live in Indiana.
Funeral services are to be held in Elwood Friday afternoon. Attending from Ozark will be
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bird. Mr. Bird had been associated with Mr. Raum in the show for the
past twenty years.
Rauschelbach, John W. 1 Mar 1909 - 17 Feb 1976 OH 4 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: Son of ? & Mary (Keithley) Rauschelbach; married Clara 24 Nov 1905 - 29 Dec
1985; spelled Rauschelback on tombstone]
We wish to express our many thanks for the acts of kindness and prayers, food
and the beautiful flowers, and sympathy during the passing away of our loved one. Mrs.
Clara Rauschelbach. Mother, Mary Jaqua. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rauschelbach. Mrs.
Ardella Lawson Mrs. Fannie Daniels.
Rawaillot, James Vincent 29 Nov 1937 - 4 Mar 2002 CCH-N 13 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of John & Alice (Steeleglove) Rawaillot; married Tonia]
James Vincent Rawaillot, age 64, of Nixa, died March 4, 2002, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Formerly of West Chicago, Ill., he had lived in Nixa since
1998. He was born Nov. 29, 1937, in Mt. Olive, Ill., the son of John and Alice
(Steeleglove) Rawaillot. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. He retired from the
DuPage County, Ill., Public Works Department. Rawaillot was a member of Amity
Masonic Lodge and Medinah Shrine Temple in Chicago, Ill. His parents and a sister,
Rosemund, preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Tonia; a sister, Betty
Miller and her husband Paul; Wheaton, Ill; a brother, Jorrie Rawaillot, Peoria, Ill.; a
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Mary Baker, Dahinda, Ill.; a special niece, Ky
Shumaker, Ozark; several other nieces and nephews; and his dogs, Rocky and Sam. A
memorial service was held March 8 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with
Rev. William A. "Bill" Moore officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Louis Shriner's
Hospital, 2001 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Mo. 63131, or to the charity of the
donor's choice.

Ray, Albert Leon 18 Sep 1924 - 9 Mar 2005 SN-L 11 Mar 2005
Mr. Albert Leon Ray, 80, Galena, Mo., died at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 9,
2005, in his home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Manlove-Stumpff
Chapel, Crane, with burial in Payne Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Ray, Anna (Ginger) 13 Jan 1887 - 11 Jun 1963 CCR 13 Jun 1963
[Note: Daughter of Gerome B. & Alice (Sellers) Ginger; married George H. Ray 6 Oct
1881 - 4 Jul 1942 - had three sets of twin siblings born in 5 years - Maud & Claud in
1890; Emmie & Bettie in 1892 and Maggie & Aggie in 1895]
Mrs. Anna Ray, 76, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Burge-Protestant Hospital. She
had lived with a daughter, Mrs. Louise Roseman, 1600 North Douglas, Springfield for
the past 12 years. She lived in the Nixa community most of her life. Survivors in addition
to her daughter include four grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Betty Johnson, and Mrs.
Agnes Amos, both of Nixa, Mrs. Maggie Vaught, Stockton, Calif., and Mrs. Maude
Cornelius, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel with the
Rev. Rosco Harding officiating. Interment will be in McConnell Cemetery.
Ray, Clyde A. 25 Jun 1876 - 19 Nov 1964 CCR 26 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Son of John Wesley & Emma B. (Dryden) Ray; married Nora Gertrude Collins 19
Feb 1882 - 26 Oct 1955]
Clyde Ray, 88, of 815 North Delaware, died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday at BurgeProtestant Hospital after a lingering illness. Mr. Ray was the last survivor of his family to
be born in the Ray home at Wilson’s Creek Battlefield. He formerly worked for Union
Oil CO. in Bray, Calif. and moved to Springfield in 1950 when he retired. He was a
member of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352 at Ozark and Walnut Street Christian Church.
Surviving are a son, John W., Bakersfield, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Marion Kissock, 615
South Grant; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are
under direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Ray, Jack Nash 7 Mar 1918 - 20 Jul 1972 CCR 27 Jul 1972 p5 & OH 27 Jul 1972 p8
[Note: Son of ? & Laura L. (?) Ray; married Thelma]
Jack Nash Ray, 54, Bellflower, Calif. formerly of Sparta, died Thursday, July 20,
at the Medical Center of Independence. He was visiting friends who live in
Independence. He was born in Summer County, Kansas, and lived in California 20 years.
Mr. Ray was a carpenter. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Thelma Ray of the home; two sons,
Ronald L. Ray, Whittier, Calif. and Gerald A. Ray of the home; his mother, Mrs. Laura
L. Ray, Sunrise Beach, Mo; a brother, Donal Ray, Bellflower; four sisters, Mrs. Irene
Croskey, Chillocothe, Mo., Mrs. Pauline Johnson, Sunrise Beach, Mrs. Maxine Fields
and Mrs. Betty Glenn, both of Independence. Burial was in Whittier.
Ray, Judith Mae (Walker) 22 Sep 1949 - 12 Nov 2003 SN-L 14 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Noling "Tony" & Iris Madeline (Woosley) Walker; married 11 Jan
1969 Larry Ray]
Judith Mae Ray, 54, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, in her
home. Judy was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Noling "Tony"

and Iris Madeline (Woosley) Walker. Judy graduated from Glendale High School and
attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield and was a member of
Second Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Larry Ray on Jan. 11, 1969. Judy
enjoyed taking care of her family and teaching Sunday School for 2nd and 5th grade at
High Street Baptist Church and Second Baptist Church. Judy served families as a Family
Service Counselor at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her
father, Noling "Tony" Walker. Survivors include her husband, Larry Ray, of the home; a
daughter, Stephanie and husband Collin Quigley of Ozark, Mo.; a son, Stephen Ray and
wife Natalia of Springfield; a grandson, Jacob Ray; her mother, Iris Madeline Walker;
brothers James Walker and wife Cecile, Terry Walker and Paul Walker; a sister, Jeanine
McAlister and husband Loran, all of Springfield; other relatives; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 2003, at High Street Baptist
Church with Reverend Jim White officiating. Burial will be at Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens, Springfield, under the direction of Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte.
Ray, Mary Evelyn (Jenkins) 24 Apr 1916 - 29 Jan 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd D. & Rebecca Jenkins ; married Donald Ray]
Mary Evelyn Ray, 73, died Jan. 29, 1990, in Anaheim, Calif., after a six-month
illness. Born April 24, 1916, to Lloyd D. Jenkins and Rebecca Jenkins near Sparta. At the
age of three, she moved to Petlo, Calif. She is survived by a husband, Donald Ray, 55; a
daughter, Adonna Morgan; a son, Larry Ray; four sisters, Opal Luttrull, Mildred Phillips,
Merle Wilson and Pauline Morrison; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
AND
Ray, Mary Evelyn (Jenkins) 24 Apr 1916 - 24 Jan 1990 OH 1 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd D. & Rebecca (Nix) Jenkins; married 20 Feb 1935 Donal H.
Ray]
Mary Evelyn Ray, 73, died Jan. 24, 1990, in Anaheim, Calif., after a six-month
illness. Ray was born April 24, 1916, to Lloyd D. Jenkins and Rebecca Nix Jenkins near
Sparta. At the age of three, her family moved to the Petelo community northeast of
Sparta, where she resided until her marriage to Donal H. Ray on Feb. 20, 1935. She was a
resident of Bellflower, Calif., for 48 years and a member of the Full Gospel Church. She
is survived by her husband, Donal H. Ray, of the home; daughter Adonna Morgan, Los
Alamitos, Calif.; son Larry D. Ray, Laguna Niguel, Calif.; four sisters, Opal Luttrull,
Sparta, Mildred Phillips., Mansfield, Merle Wilson, Fullerton, Calif.; Pauline Morrison,
West Linn, Ore.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Internment is at Rose
Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, Calif.
Ray, Nora Gertrude (Collins)
19 Feb 1882 - 26 Oct 1955 CCR 3 Nov 1955 p8
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, Oct. 28 at Chaffin Funeral Home
chapel in Ozark for Nora Gertrude Collins Ray, 73, who died Oct. 27. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery inder direction of Chaffin. Mrs. Ray was the daughter of Dr. John and
Cordelia Collins and was born at Highlandville, Mo. Feb. 19, 1882. She was married to
Clyde A. Ray Sept. 19, 1904, and the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary
last September. Survivors include her husband, of Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Marian
Kissick of West Plains; one son, John Wesley Ray of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sisters,

Mrs. Effie Dunn of Joplin and Mrs. Carl Stephens of Grand Junction, Colo.; three
brothers, Neal and Frank Collins of Stockton, Calif. and Lyle Collins of San Francisco;
and seven grandchildren.
Ray, O. Paul, Rev. 1924 - 1 Mar 2006 SN-L 3 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Clinton C. & Muriel (McKinley) Ray; married 3 Oct 1942 Betty Hood]
Reverend O. Paul Ray passed away Wednesday, March 1, at the age of 81. He
was born to Clinton C. Ray and Muriel (McKinley) Ray, who preceded him in death.
Also preceding him in death were two grandchildren, John David Stine and Elizabeth
Jane Blunt. He is survived by his wife, Betty (Hood) Ray, of the home; daughter, Linda
Morris of Nevada, Missouri; Kathryn Stine and her husband, David, of Peculiar,
Missouri; Roseann Blunt of Strafford, Missouri; and Mark Ray and his wife, Pam of
Belton, Missouri. Paul enjoyed each of his nine grandchildren, Jeff Stine, Mark and Pam
Stine, Kevin and Marla Morris, Christopher and Sarah Morris, Matthew and Melanie
Blunt, Amy Blunt and husband, Matthew Mosby, Andrew and Jill Blunt, Nicholas Ray
and Tyler Ray; and also his 11 great-grandchildren. Raised in the Round Grove area near
Miller, Missouri, he graduated from Miller High School in 1942 and joined the U.S.
Navy serving in World War II. On October 3, 1942, he married his high school
sweetheart, Betty Belle Hood. They enjoyed 63 years of married life together. After
leaving the military and farming for a short time, Paul felt called to the ministry and
entered Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri, with wife, Betty, and three small
children. Upon graduation from college, he began a career of teaching and pastoring
small churches around southwest Missouri. A lifelong student, Paul attended college
evenings and summers earning his Master's degree from Southwest Missouri State
University in 1964 and his Specialists degree from Central Missouri State University in
1974. Paul and Betty began a new chapter in their life together when they moved to
Denison, Iowa, where Paul taught education and supervised the student teacher program
at Midwest College. In 1970 Paul and Betty returned to Platte City, Missouri, where Paul
was an educator and school administrator, first serving as an Elementary School Principal
in the Platte City Public Schools, then moving to Belton, Missouri, to serve first as the
Elementary Principal and later as the Elementary School Coordinator. He retired from
that position, after serving for 14 years. After retiring to Strafford, Missouri, Paul
continued to preach and served as a pastor for several churches in the area. An avid
genealogist, Paul along with Betty and other family members enjoyed many trips to
Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia to research family history. In 1998 his alma mater,
Southwest Baptist University, recognized and honored him with a Life Service Award, in
celebration and recognition of a life dedicated to Christ. Paul will be missed by his family
and friends and by the countless individuals whose life he touched and inspired.
Visitation will be in the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home on Saturday, March 4,
from 3 to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. the First
Baptist Church of Strafford with burial to follow at the Sycamore Cemetery, near Miller,
Missouri.
Ray, Otis 30 Nov 1926 - 15 Feb 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p1
Judge Appleby Withdraws From Cecil Hankins Case

Sam Appleby, associate Circuit Judge, has disqualified himself in the case of
Cecil Hankins, charged with murder of Otis Ray. Quentin Haden of Ava, Associate
Circuit Judge for Douglas County, was appointed by Judge Clifford Couch to preside
over Hankins’ preliminary hearing, scheduled now for June 12 at 9:45 a.m. in the
Division II Christian County Circuit Court. Judge Appleby took this action because his
son, David Appleby, is the Christian County Prosecutor. This decision would prevent a
defense claim that Judge Appleby might be prejudiced. Hankins is accused in a bizarre
case in which Hankins was believed to have died in a flaming truck accident last Feb. 15.
Then, he was found alive in Twin Falls, Idaho. The body believed to have been his was
later determined to be that of Otis Ray. The actions in the Hankins case were taken
Tuesday which was the first day of the May term of the Christian County Circuit Court,
Division I. A new jury panel has been named for the current term and 22 cases involving
law violations now on the docket. No jury trials were set for this week. Here are the
jurors and their alternates, listed by their townships: Polk - John W. Wade and Lyman R.
Crane’ alternates, Mildred McCroskey and William R. Utke. Lincoln - Roger Frazier and
Jack Nelson; alternates, Orville Deulen and Ledford Fugitt. Porter - Lucille Phillips,
Helen Maples and Rexford A. Plank, Sr.; alternates, Raymond Patterson, Richard L. Neal
and Lois Ward. Finley - Carl Forgey, Opal Gamiel, Fern Grubaugh and Elza Campbell;
alternates, Lucy Smith, Ralph Rainey, M. T. Smith and Florence Moses. North Galloway
- Harold Bolin and Lola Campbell alternates, Hubert R. Payne and Howard Blevins.
South Galloway and Chestnutridge - Hershel Gray’ alternate, Janice Gideon. North and
South Linn - Eugene Bilyeu; alternate, Norma Walker. Linden - C. J. Fuller; alternate,
Perry Sowards. McCracken - Joyce Lee; alternate, William P. Forgey. Sparta - Gary K.
Braden and George Simpson; alternates, Marlene Watts and Esther Flatness. Bruner Ellis St. John, alternate, Joe L. Ford. East and West Benton -Leroy Phillips; alternate,
William Floyd Hurst, . Oldfield and Lead Hill - Homer Howard, alternate, Betty
Richardson. Chadwick - Louis Guerin; alternate, Mildred Pierce. Garrison and Seneca Delmar Stevens; alternate Lula Hodges. The Division I docketed cases alleging law
violations includes - Mike Boatman, possession of marijuana; Frederick Wood Holt,
DWI; Ralph Eugene Kyle, stealing; James W. Horsh, insufficient funds check; Tommy
Trimble, grand stealing; William James Wilkinson, Jr.. failure to keep right of road
(accident); Neal Cutbirth, grand theft; Janice Plate, petty stealing; Fred Peter Paulus,
failure to drive on right side of road; Larry Arthur Ludwig, Jr., felony murder; Larry
Arthur Ludwig, Jr. felonious assault; William Randolph Huff, passing in the face of
oncoming traffic; Gordon Donald Clark, DWI first offense; O. A. Applegate, possession
of marijuana; Lewis Day felonious stealing; Ronald W. Rysted, burglary; Pamela Sue
Mitchell (Rysted), burglary; Steven Wayne Perkins, driving while license revoked;
Loraine Davis, insufficient funds check; and Billie Hankins, hindering prosecution.
AND
Ray, Otis 30 Nov 1926 - 15 Feb 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 p1
Hanks Ordered Held for Trial in Murder Case
Cecil Hankins, 29, was bound over Tuesday in Christian County Circuit Court for
trial on a capital murder charge in the death last February 15 of Otis Ray whose burned
body was believed to be that of Hankins, also known as Ronnie Lee Hankins. Hankins
was bound over by Quentin Haden, associate Circuit Judge from Ava; and was ordered
held without bond in the county jail here. Haden heard the case for Judge Sam Appleby

who had disqualified himself. Prosecuting Attorney David Appleby said these were the
highlights of the evidence presented in a hearing that began shortly after 9 a.m. and ended
at 3:30 p.m. Chemist Don Smith of the Crime Laboratory in Springfield confirmed that
gasoline had been poured in and around the burned truck in which the body was later
identified as that of Otis was found. It was Bill Ramsey, then a deputy sheriffs and now
Ozark Police Chief, who reported the presence of what he thought was gasoline. Cecil
Hankins girlfriend, Sharon Walburn, testified that in a phone call with Hankins, he told
her he “might get somebody off the tracks.” Otis was said to have been hanging around
the tracks (railroad tracks on Springfield northside on February 15, and that he was a
drinking friend of Oliver Hankins, Cecil Hankins father. There was a possibility that
Oliver Hankins might be charged with hindering prosecution in the case. He was said to
have failed to testify as expected, as to statements to a highway patrol that he had seen
Otis Ray get into a truck with Cecil Hankins the night of the alleged slaying. Appleby
said Billy Hankins, Cecil’s brother and the “star witness” for the prosecution, also failed
to appear Tuesday for the hearing.
AND
Ray, Otis 30 Nov 1926 - 15 Feb 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p1
Three in Hankins Family Face Charges In Killing
Criminal charges in the alleged murder of Otis Ray, 51 of Springfield now include
brothers Cecil and Billy Ray Hankins and their father, Oliver, 65. Oliver and Cecil, 20,
were in the Christian county jail Tuesday, Cecil without bond and Oliver after failure to
post bond of $25,000. Billy Ray Hankins, 25, is a fugitive. Cecil and Billy Ray fact trial
for capital murder in the alleged slaying last Feb. 15 of Otis Ray. Billy at first was
charged with hindering prosecution. David Appleby, Christina County Prosecutor, says
he believes both brothers could be responsible for Ray’s death. The burned body found
Feb. 15 was identified as that of Ray after first being ruled by a coroner’s jury to be Cecil
Hankins;. A perjury charge - lying under oath - was filed on Oliver Hankins following his
testimony June 12 in Cecil Hankins; day-long preliminary hearing in Division II
Christian County Circuit Court before Associate Judge Quention Haden of Ava. Billy
Ray Hankins had been expected to be the state’s prime witness at the preliminary
hearing, a procedure to determine if there’s enough evidence to hold a defendant for trial.
Appleby said officers now have no idea where the younger Hankins is. “I hope it doesn’t
take as long to find him as it did to find Cecil,” the prosecutor said. Sheriff L. E. “Buff”
Lamb said Tuesday that a lead as to Billy Hankins’ whereabouts had faded by the time
officers reached the spot where he was believed to be hiding.
Ray, Robert Daniel “Bobby” 27 Feb 1979 - 9 Nov 2002
Robert Daniel “Bobby” Ray, 23, Billings, Mo., went home to meet the Lord
Saturday evening, November 9, 2002, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Bobby was born February 27, 1979 in Springfield, Mo. to Carl A. and Debbie (Hosiner)
Ray. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Joseph Hosiner; and a brother, Carl
Albert “J.R.” Ray Jr. He is survived by his parents, Carl A. and Debbie (Hosiner) Ray of
Billings, Mo.; his fiancée and the love of his life, Kim Gomes of Billings, Mo.; his
maternal grandmother, Lenora Hosiner of Springfield, Mo.; his paternal grandparents,
Albert and Mary Ray of Galena, Mo.; and a loving host of family and friends that loves
him and will forever miss his sweet smiling face. Bobby graduated from Billings High

School in 1997. He was the owner and operator of Bob’s Towing Service and was
employed at A-1 Muffler and Brake in Billings with his Dad. His interests included
carefree and fun-filled days of boating at the lake, playing his guitar with family and
friends, and making every day special for Kim, the love of his life. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with
Pastor Brenda Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Payne Cemetery near Nixa.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, November 12, 2002 in Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Because of Bobby’s love for children, the family requests that in lieu of flowers,
memorials be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Springfield News-Leader,
November 12, 2002.
Ray, William Leo, S/Sgt. 1922 - 29 Oct 1944 CCR 25 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Harry & ? (Nash) Ray]
Funeral services for S/Sgt. William L. Ray were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in
the Herman Lohmeyer funeral home in Springfield, with Rev. Robert Baker officiating.
Sgt. Ray was 22 years of age when he was killed in action in Northern Italy on Oct. 29,
1944. He was born in Milan, Kan., lived for a time in Neodesha, Kan., and then at the age
of ten he moved to Sparta, Mo., with his family. He attended the grade school at Pedlo
and graduated from Sparta high school in 1942. He taught one term in the Pedlo school
before volunteering for military service in August 1943. He went overseas in March 1922
and was killed seven months later. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ray
of Chillicothe, Mo., four sisters, Mrs. Irene Croskey of Chillicothe, Mrs. Pauline Biltz of
Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Maxine Fields of Independence, Mo., Mrs. Betty Glenn of Ozark;
two brothers, Donald and Jack, both of Bellflower, Calif.; and the maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Mary Nash of Chillicothe. Burial was in National cemetery with the Veterans of
Foreign Wars conducting military rites. His former classmates served as pallbearers.
They were Noel Gilley, Manes Strafford, Preston Isabell, Max Isabell, Jean Stafford, and
Berl Forgey, all of Sparta.
Raymer, George Andrew 24 Dec 1945 - 5 Jul 2002 CCH-N 17 Jul 2002
[Note: Son of Floyd & Katherine Raymer; married Linda]
George Andrew Raymer, 56, Sparta, died July 5, 2002, in University of Louisville
Medical Center, Louisville, Ky., from injuries sustained in a trucking accident. He was
born Dec. 24, 1945, and was the son of Floyd and Katherine Raymer. His parents
preceded him in death. Raymer was a truck driver and had been attending Briar Street
Baptist Church, Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Linda; two daughters, Shawnna
Faucett and fiancee Chris Burns, and Debbie Joiner and husband, Sean, all of Springfield;
stepchildren, Kim Sellens and husband, Tim, Indianapolis, Bill Grider and wife, Vickie,
and Melinda York and husband, Joe, all of Sparta; two biological brothers, Bill Johnson
and wife, Michele, Aurora, Richard Randolph and wife, Kathy, Dallas; six biological
sisters, Agnes Johnson, Aurora, Hazel Hoover and husband, Loyd, Roeland Park, Kan.,
Alice Morgan and husband, Jim, Dallas, Louise Grida, Grove, Okla., Thelma Kay
Scarborough, Springfield, Charlotte Spencer, Skiatook, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; nieces;
and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Johnson, July 26, 1997.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Randall

Ivie officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery Springfield. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Rea, Audrey Beryle 16 Apr 1901 -11 Aug 1972 CCR 17 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: married George Evald Rea]
Mrs. Audrey Beryle Rea, 71, of Springdale, Ark, died in a Springdale hospital
Friday, Aug 11. A retired Springdale school teacher, she was a member of Phi Beta
Kappa, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Methodist Church. Before moving to
Arkansas, she taught at Ozark, Nixa and Sparta in Christian County. She was a native of
Glasco, Kan. Survivors are her husband, G. E. Rea; two sons, Dean Rea of Eugene, Ore.
and Richard G. Rea of Fayetteville; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:-p.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Springdale with burial in National
Cemetery there under direction of the Nelson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to
the Americana Cancer Society.
Rea, G. Evald 6 May 1895 - 27 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p10
[Note: Son of John & Emma (Norberg) Rea]
G. Evald Rea, 78, of Springdale, Ark. died in Thursday, September 27, in a
Springdale Hospital. Born May 6, 1895, the son of John and Emma Norberg Rea, he was
a member of the American Legion, a mason and a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors are two sons, Dean of Eugene, Oreg. and Richard Gail of Fayetteville, Ark. and
six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in the Trinity Methodist Church in
Fayetteville with burial in the National Cemetery there. He was a former resident of
Ozark and Sparta.
Rea, Lynda Sue (Abney) Rodriquez 20 Jul 1944 - 22 Oct 1991 OH 31 Oct 1991
Lynda Sue Abney Rea died at 6:30 a.m. Tueday, Oct 22, 1991 at St. John’s
Hospital, Joplin after a short illness. She was born July 20, 1994 in Springfield. She had
lived in the Jerico Springs community before moving to Joplin about three years ago. She
attended the Lutheran Church. She is survived by one son, Joseph Bernard Rodriquez,
Kansas City; a daughter, Laura Marie Rodriquez, also of Kansas City; her father, Thomas
C. Abney, Sr., Ozark; her mother, Laura A. Abney, Jericho Springs; a brother, Thomas C.
Abner, Ozark; and one niece, Debra Secrest. Services were held Friday, Oct. 25 at the
Lockwood Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Darrel Hoerle officiating. Burial was in
Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Lockwood.
Reading, Frances Ruhama (Payton)
1894 - 20 Jul 1961 CCR 27 Jul 1961 p5
Mrs. Frances Ruhama Reading, 67, of St. James, died Thursday morning in
Steelville. Mrs. Reading was a native of Missouri and a former resident of Sparta. She
was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. She is survived by one brother, Thomas
Payton of Mansfield. The body was at Ayre-Goodwin Chapel from Friday until
Thursday noon when it was sent to Riverside, Calif. for graveside services.
Ream, Helen Louise (Henderson) Pyle 14 Oct 1915 - 1 Sep 2003 SN-L 3 Sep 2003
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Marie Henderson; married 1924 Elza A. Pyle; married 1950
James W. Ream 9 Jun 1920 - 3 Mar 1981]

Louise Ream died Monday, Sept. 1, 2003, in Riverview Manor in Ozark. She was
born Helen Louise Henderson in 1915 to Homer and Marie Henderson of West Plains,
Mo. In 1934, she met and married Elza A. Pyle, and the two moved to Springfield. Elza
died suddenly in 1944, leaving Louise with two young children, Joe and Judy. To support
her family, Louise opened a beauty shop in the basement of her home, which would be
the beginning of a long career in the cosmetology business. In 1950, Louise was
remarried to James Ream, a World War II veteran. They shared 30 years together,
spending many happy times fishing and boating with family and friends near their cabin
at Angler's Bend. After a period of time, Louise resumed her work as a hairdresser, first
working in and later owning and managing Imo Gene's Beauty Shop, from which she
retired in the 1970s. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Louise was
blessed with the long life of her mother, Marie Henderson, who lived until May of 2001,
a lifespan of 103 years. She has, however, suffered the loss of her dear husband, Jim, in
1981, and her beloved son, Joe, in 1986. Despite her losses, she maintained her courage
and her wry sense of humor. She loved her home and her family, and enjoyed many
happy times with her mom, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She is survived by
her daughter, Judy Oliver and Judy's husband, Larry, of Ozark; her grandchildren, Joseph
Pyle of Houston, TX, Christopher Pyle of Union, MO, Andrew Pyle of Republic, MO,
Elise Oliver of Springfield, and Elaine Oliver of Ozark, MO; as well as five greatgrandchildren. In addition, she leaves behind a good friend and longtime business
associate, Imo Gene Berry of Willard, MO, and a dear neighbor and friend, Adeline
DeWitt of Springfield, MO. Graveside services will be Thursday, September 4, 2003, at
10 a.m. in Springfield National Cemetery with Reverend Marcia Dodson officiating
under the care of Gorman Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be today from 6 to
7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Reardon, Helen Alma (Verch) 1906 - 2 Oct 1960
CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
[Note: Daughter of Hurman & Annie Verch]
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Alma Reardon, 54, former resident of Billings,
who died Sunday at La Puente, Claif, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel in
Billings with the Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery in
Billings. She is survived by her husband, Jack; two brothers, Bill and John Verch of
Billings; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Pendergraff of Springfield.
Reaves, Alta M. (Ellingsworth) Cutbirth 8 Apr 1914 – 8 Jun 1996 CCH-N 12 Jun
1996
Alta M. Reaves, 82, Nixa, passed away at 11:25 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 1996, in
St. John’s Regional Health Center. Alta was born April 8, 1914, the daughter of Elmer E.
and Bertha Davis Ellingsworth. She is survived by a son, Jack Cutbirth of Carthage; three
daughters, Linda Cochran, Ruby Blevins, and Carolyn Parker, all of Nixa; a brother,
Ralph Ellingsworth of Ozark; a sister, Lola Mae Clemons of Battlefield; 10
grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and 2 great-great-nieces. She was preceded in death
by her parents and a grandson. Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June
12, 1996, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with James Blevins officiating. The
body has been cremated. Burial will be at a later date in Jones-Chastian Cemetery Nixa.
No visitation is planned.

Rebura, Roy John 17 Aug 1935 - 22 Mar 1994 OH 30 Mar 1994
[Note: Son of John Paul & Iva (Garner) Rebura]
Roy John Rebura, 58, Ozark, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 1994 in
Springfield Community Hospital following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 17, 1935
in Japan, son of John Paul and Iva Garner Rebura. He was a resident of Ozark, formerly
of Gerald. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Mt.
Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Paul,
Calvin and Johnny Earnie; and one sister, Vernie. Survivors include three sons, Rick and
wife Regina, Ronnie and wife Kim, all of Ozark, Randy and wife Tonya, Norfolk, Va.;
one brother, Elvin Rebura and wife Siney, St. Louis; one sister, Dorothy Hickinbotham,
Sullivan; two sisters-in-law, Margie Rebura, Buffalo, N.Y., and Isobel Rebura,
Bridgeton; his fiancée, Peggy Pounds, Sullivan; six grandchildren and many nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Ben Brown officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Rector, Margaret Evangeline (St. Clair) Callen West
Apr 1878 - 11 Dec 1959
CCR 17 Dec 1959 p6
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Evangeline Rector, 81, of Route 1, Ozark,
who died last Friday at Burge Hospital in Springfield, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in
the Chaffin Chapel here, with Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was a lifelong resident of the Ozark community
and a member of the Prospect Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Captain
James Callen, USA Ret. of Mountain Grove and Floyd N. West of Galveston, Texas, two
daughters, Mrs. Velma Jeremiah of Denver, Colo. and Mrs. Zelma Mabbery of Mountain
Grove; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, Nathan St. Clair of
Ozark and one sister, Mrs. Della Handy of St. Louis, Mo.
Rector, Mary Elizabeth ( ) Davis 1876 - 30 Dec 1967 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: no legible tombstone found in Prospect Cemetery]
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Rector, 91, died at 6:15 a.m. Saturday in Sunshine Acres
Nursing Home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Rector, a native of Dallas, Texas, had been a
resident of Springfield for 16 years. She is survived by two sons, Lewis Davis,
Springfield, and Alvis Davis, Deepwater; two daughters, Mrs. Kathrine Craigie, St.
Petersburg, Fla. ad Mrs. Leona Carter, Lawton, Okla.; eight grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel
with the Rev. V. L. Stanley officiating, Burial was in Prospect Cemetery near Ozark.
Redding, John W. 19 Aug 1939 - 3 Dec 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Roscoe & Vera L. (?) Redding; married Heidelore]
John W. Redding 49, of Nixa, died at 11:10 a.m. Dec. 3 at John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, of an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Redding were held at 1
p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Fr. Edward M. Eftink officiating.
Burial followed in the McConnell Memorial Cemetery, Nixa. Mr. Redding was a native
of Avon. Illinois, and was a retired bus driver, having served 22 years with the
Greyhound Bus Lines. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife,

Heidelore; two sons, Michael, of Dallas, Texas, and Jerry, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida;
one daughter, Jennifer Redding, of Frankston, Texas; two grandchildren, Heidi Redding
and Travis Ruddy. both of Frankston, Texas; his mother, Vera L Utterback, Bushnell,
Illinois; his father, Roscoe Redding, also of Bushnell; five brothers and four sisters.
Redfearn, Carroll 26 Dec 1940 - 6 Jul 1969 CCR 9 Jul 1959 p1
Falling Automobile Kills Ozark Youth
Carroll Redfearn, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Redfearn of Ozark was killed
Monday when a car on which he was working rolled off a jack and crushed him. The left
rear wheel fell on Redfearn’s neck, and he was found dead by his father. The mishap
occurred at a salvage year operated by the Redfearns, two miles north of Spokane on U.
S. 65. Redfearn attended Spokane High School and belonged to Tory Baptist Church.
Besides his parents, he is survived by two brothers, Calvin, Springfield and Ralph,
Highlandville; two sisters, Lucille of the home and Mrs. Lola May Mason, Fresno, Calif,
his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Peggy Redfearn, Ozark, his maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Stutesman, Highlandville and his maternal great grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Brown.
Redfearn, Laurel G. (Scott) 31 May 1922 - 3 Sept 1987
Laurel Redfearn, daughter of David and Lois Scott, was born May 31, 1922, in
Clever, Missouri and departed this life at 5:45 a.m. Thursday, September 3, 1987, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 65 years, three months
and two days. Laurel was married to Percy Bunyan Redfearn and had been a lifelong
resident of the area. Laurel was a graduate of Clever High school in 1941 and attended
the Assembly of God Church. Laurel was preceded in death by one son, Paul Joseph; and
by one brother, Thomas Eugene Scott. Survivors include her husband, Bunyan; one
daughter, Pauline Evans of Galena, Mo.; three brothers, Dr. J.M. Scott of Kansas City,
Harold Scott and Paul Scott, both of Springfield; two sisters, Mary of Clever, Mo., and
Oleta Oven of Nixa; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Services
were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 1987 in the Crane Assembly of God Church;
Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Clever under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff
Funeral Home. Contributed by Sadie Phillips and Bea Gardner.
Redfearn, Lois (Stutesmun) 31 Oct 1915 – 20 Sep 1996 CCH-N 25 Sep 1996
Lois Redfearn, 80, of Highlandville, died Friday, Sept. 20, 1996 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Oct. 31, 1915 in Christian County and was the daughter
of Robert and Reba (Brown) Stutesmun. She lived most of her life in Christian County
and was a member of Highlandville First Baptist Church. On Oct. 5, 1930, she was united
in marriage to Charley Redfearn. Preceding her in death were: her husband, in 1983; a
son, Carroll Redfearn, earn, in 1959; a brother, Clell Stutesmun; and her parents.
Survivors include: four children and their spouses, Ralph and Norma Redfearn, Ozark,
Lola Mae and Ray Wolfe, Ozark, Calvin and Donna Redfearn, Springfield, and Lucille
and Phil Gideon, Ozark; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; two brothers, Max and Harold Stutesmun, both of Highlandville; three
sisters, Mattie Witt, Ozark, Hazel Knoefler, Highlandville, and Ernestine Frazee, Kansas;
and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Mon., Sept. 23, in

Highlandville First Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Highlandville First Baptist Church.
Redfearn, Paul Joseph 19 Nov 1954 - 21 Jan 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Funeral services for Paul Joseph Redfearn, two months old, were held January 23
at the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, with Rev. Ray Geren officiating. Burial was in
Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors
include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Bunyan Redfearn of Union City, a twin sister,
Nancy Pauline; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Redfearn, and other
relatives.
Redfearn, Peggie Ann (Melton) 25 Oct 1882 - Jun 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
[Note: Daughter of Green Berry & Manerva Jane (Handy) Melton; married 12 Jul 1908
Thomas Henry Redfearn 11 Oct 1881 - 3 May 1958]
Services for Mrs. Peggie Ann Redfearn, 96, Ozark, were held Tuesday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu and Henry Breig officiating. Burial was in Prospect
Cemetery. Mrs. Redfearn died June 1 in Medi-Center after a long illness. She had lived in
Christian County most of her life, the last 30 years in Ozark. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include four sons, Charley, Ozark, Everett,
Burson, Calif,, Joe William, Yacolt, Wash, and Homer, Potter Valley, Calif.; three
daughters, Mrs. Ida B. Ray, Memphis, Tenn,, Mrs. Alpha Redmon, Portersville, Calif.
and Mrs. Iva Dickson, Colusa, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Delcie Devries, Humansville and
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
AND
Redfearn, Peggie Ann (Melton) 25 Oct 1882 - Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 pB6
We thank each and everyone of all our friends for prayers, cards and every act of
kindness shown us in the loss of our loved one, Peggie Redfearn. Thanks to the Ozark
Church for the wonderful food. We thank the Harris family for being so kind and
understanding. May God bless each & everyone of you. The Redfearn family
Redfearn, Percy Bunyan “Bunnie” 21 Feb 1909 - 9 Apr 1988
Percy Bunyan “Bunnie” Redfearn, son of Joe and Elizabeth Redfearn, was born
February 21, 1909, in Lawrence County, Mo., and departed this life April 9, 1988, in
Aurora Community Hospital, Aurora, Mo., at the age of 79 years, one month, and 18
days. Bunyan was a resident of the area for the past 40 years coming from Lawrence
County, Mo., and attended the Assembly of God. Survivors include one daughter,
Pauline Evans of Galena, Mo.; two grandchildren, Lorie Jean Evans and Joseph Michael
Evans; one son precedes him in death, Paul Joseph. Services were held Tuesday, April
12, 1988, in Crane Assembly of God at 2:00 p.m. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
Clever, Mo., under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home.
(Contributed
by Hazel Messenger)
Redfearn, Thomas Henry 11 Oct 1881 - 3 May 1958
CCR 8 May 1958 p2
Funeral services for Tom H. Redfearn, 77 of Ozark who died Saturday, May 3
were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Ivan

Coyle officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong
resident of Christian County, Mr. Redfearn was a retired farmer. He was a member of the
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Peggie Melton Redfearn; four sons,
Charles Redfearn of Highlandville; Everett Redfearn, Joe Redfearn and Homer Redfearn,
all residents of California; three daughters, Mrs. Clarence Ray of Memphis, Tenn, Mrs.
Ellis Redman and Mrs. Ray Dickson, both of California, 22 grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Redfearn, Urmoleta (McGrath) 1933 - 15 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Lula McGrath]
Urmoleta Redfearn, 55, of Highlandville, died Feb. 15 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Redfearn were held Feb. 18 in the Oak Ridge Full
Gospel church with the Rev. Sam Kaunley officiating. Burial followed in Oak Ridge
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A longtime resident of the
Highlandville community, Mrs. Redfearn was a member of the New Life Temple in
Hollister. She was born in Taney County to Clarence and Lula McGrath and lived there
until the age of 17. Mrs. Redfearn was preceded in death by her parents, and by a brother,
Jesse McGrath. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Clell and Cathy Redfearn; a
daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Terry Farmer, all of Highlandville; a brother,
Wilford Stanley McGrath, Kimberling City; five sisters, Velma Rae Range and Ruby
Irene Davis, both of Walnut Shade, Rosa Lee Newberry, Springfield, Marjorie Frances
David, Ozark, and Betty Louise Newberry, Marshall.
Redfield, Walter LeRoy 28 Nov 1918 - 6 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Clarence & Ethel Redfield; married 9 Oct 1943 Bette June Ishmael]
Walter LeRoy Redfield, 84, Nixa, died Dec. 6, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Redfield was born Nov. 28, 1918, in Knob Noster, Mo. His
parents, Clarence Redfield and Ethel Redfield Eatherton, preceded him in death. On Oct.
8, 1943, he and Bette June Ishmael were married. During his working career, Redfield
worked on the railroad in the Kansas City Terminal and the Roundhouse. He was also a
carpenter and a truck driver. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. Before moving to
Nixa he served as a deacon for the Mission Road Chapel, Community of Christ Church in
Kansas City. He most recently served as an elder at Chapel for Peace in Springfield.
Survivors include his wife Bette; three daughters, Barbara Redfield, Kansas City, Mo.,
Beverly Kinney and husband Bill, Nixa, and Linda Salmon, Kansas City; two
grandchildren, Roger Eugene Kinney, and Warren James Kinney; two greatgrandchildren, Elizabeth Rose Kinney and Andrew Paul Kinney; a sister, Pauline Schalk,
Clinton, Mo., a niece, Joann Quick; and a nephew, Harold Schalk. Services were 10 a.m.
Dec. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Elder Diana Well and Evangelist John
Snider officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Friends and family gathered
at the funeral home on Sunday afternoon for visitation.
Redmon, George Washington 22 Oct 1866 - 1 Jan 1948 CCR 8 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of Henry M. & Artie (McKee) Redmon; married Emma Stutsmun 8 Dec 1870
- 28 Oct 1937

George Washington Redmon was born October 22, 1866, in Edgar County,
Illinois, and departed this life December 31, 1947, at his home near Highlandville, at the
age of 81 years, three months and 27 days. In 1887 he was married to Emma Stutesman
who preceded him in death in 1937. To this union were born seven children. One
daughter, Mrs. Della Mead, preceded him in death in 1928. Survivors include four
daughters, Mrs. Nellie Squaglia of California, Mrs. Pearl Green of Joplin, Mrs. Stella
Tennis of Highlandville, and Mrs. Greasil Hayworth of Nixa; two sons, Lester of
Springfield and Ellis of the home. The deceased became a member of the Christian
church at an early age. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 4, at the Highlandville
Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Mabes, with burial in the Highlandville cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Reed, Albert F. 1890 - 25 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: married Audie]
Albert F. Reed, 76 of Nixa, died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield shortly after entering the hospital.A native of Rolla, Mr. Reed lived in San
Antonio, Tex. form 1942 until Jun 19 when he moved to Nixa. He was a veteran of
World War I. Survivors include his wife, Audie; four sons, Wallace and Bill, both of San
Antonio; and Robert and John, both of Houston, Tex.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane
Hickey and Mrs. Loresta Webster, both of San Antonio and Mrs. Lorraine Forrest,
Houston. Other survivors are one brother, Clarence W. Reed of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs.
Edith Henrie, San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Helen Conrad, of Fresno, Calif.; 14
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in the Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Larry Robertson officiating. Burial was in
National Cemetery , Springfield.
Reed, Amanda Mae (Betts) 27 Mar 1891 - 9 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
[Note: married 1906 Lige Reed]
Mrs. Mae Reed, 80, of Ozark, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital. She was native of Russell, Kan., but lived most of her life in the Ozark area.
Mrs. Reed was a member of the First Baptist Church here and Ozark Chapter Number 98
of the Eastern Star. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Kerr of Ozark and Miss
Irene Reed, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Reed, Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs.
Myrtle Peck, Kansas City, Kan.; and three grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and
three step great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel
here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Reed, Carrie Ethel (Gold) 18 Sep 1888 - 23 Dec 1948 CCR 30 Dec 1948
[Note: Daughter of Silas Joseph & Julia Ann (Hale) Gold; married Lewis Reid]
Funeral services for Carrie Ethel Reid, 60, who died last Thursday, Dec. 23, in
Barnes hospital in St. Louis, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Billings
Baptist church with Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was made in the Smart
cemetery near Clever. Mrs. Reid was born in Billings and had lived in Springfield for
several years. She had been in ill health for the last three months. Burial was under the
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Survivors include the husband,
Lewis Reid of Springfield; four brothers, Elmer Gold of Billings, Homer Gold of Nixa,

Fred of Bradford, Ill., and Harley of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Ottie Utka of Billings and
Mrs. Tishia Mathews of Lamar, Colo.
Reed, Chandler Ryan 3 Jun 1999 - 3 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Amos DePaul Reed & Natasha Knight]
Chandler Ryan Reed, Marshfield, infant son of Natasha Knight and Amos DePaul
Reed was stillborn Thursday, June 3, 1999, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.
Chandler is survived by his parents, Natasha Knight, Marshfield, and Amos DePaul
Reed, Springfield, his brothers, Nathaniel, and twin brother, Chase Edward Reed of
Marshfield; maternal grandparents, Edward and Valerie Boyle, Marshfield; paternal
grandparents, Doug and Linda Reed, Mountain Grove; and maternal grea-grandmother,
Louise Elske, Lebanon, and many other loving family members. His death is greatly
mourned by his family and church, Nixa Assembly of God. Memorial Services were held
2 p.m., Saturday, June 12, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Reverend
Steve Davis officiating.
Reed, Charles M., Sr. 13 Nov 1918 - 16 Sep 2003 SN-L 19 Sep 2003
[Note: married 1947 Yvonne S. who d 2000]
Charles M. Reed Sr., passed away in Walnut Creek on Sept. 16, 2003. Mr. Reed
was born in Throop, N.Y., on Nov. 13, 1918, raised his family in Fairport, N.Y., where
he lived for 43 years and lived in Springfield, Mo., for eight years prior to moving to
Danville, Calif. three years ago. Mr. Reed was a veteran of World War II, having served
as a glider pilot in the United States Army Air Force. He served 12 months overseas in
the Asiatic Pacific Theater and served in the United States as a glider pilot instructor.
During his esteemed military service, Mr. Reed was awarded the American Campaign
Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Philippine
Liberation Ribbon and Battle Stars for Philippine Islands, Western Pacific, Southern
Philippines and Luzon. Mr. Reed drove bus for Greyhound for eight years, for Fairport
Central School District for fifteen years, and was a fuel tanker driver for Mobil Oil for
seven years. He was a member of the Perinton VFW Post #8495 in Fairport, N.Y., and
enjoyed vegetable farming and corresponding with friends. He was an avid fan of both
the Yankee's and the A's. Mr. Reed was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years,
Yvonne S. Reed in 2000, and will be missed by his family, children Charles M. (Marge)
Reed Jr. of Danville, Calif., Linda (Dick) Curbow of Nixa, Mo., James (Denise) Reed of
Ravensdale, Wash.; a sister, Shirley Marland of Wilmington, Ill.; and grandchildren,
Colleen, Brendan and Kevin Reed, Austin Curbow, and Christopher and Casey Reed.
Visiting hours will be Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wilson and Kratzer
Chapel of San Ramon Valley, 825 Hartz Way, Danville, Calif., with private family
funeral services to be held at a later date. Interment will be at San Joaquin National
Cemetery, Gustine, Calif. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perinton VFW
#8495, Attn: Post Commander, S. Coote, P.O. Box 92, Fairport, NY 14450. For more
information please contact Wilson and Kratzer Mortuary, 925-8202999.
Reed, Danny Glenn 1951 - 25 Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
Danny Glenn Reed, 16, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, at St.
John’s Hospital after a four-month illness. He was a member of the junior class of

Rogersville High School and of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Reed and one brother, Loy, all of the home. Services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Smith Cemetery under direction of Kelley-FerrellMarsh. A memorial scholarship has been started by young Reed’s parents and
contributions may be made at the funeral home or the music department of Rogersville
High School where the youth was prominent in musical activities.
Reed, Darrell V.
1943 - 15 Sep 1970 CCR 17 Sep 1970 p1
Coroner Rules Death Suicide
The death of a Springfield resident in his car on Finley River near Ozark has been
ruled a suicide by Coroner Dean Harris. The body of Darrell V. Reed, 26, was found
about four o’clock Tuesday afternoon by three boys, in the area along Finley River near
the Hwy. 65 bridge west of Ozark. Reed’s body was in his automobile, with a hose
attached to the exhaust and running into the car. A note found with the body was
addressed to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Reed of Mt. Vernon. Reed is reported to
have recently worked in California, but has been living recently at the Springfield at the
Springfield, Y.M.C.A. The body was transferred to the Canada Funeral Home at Mt.
Vernon.
Reed, Duel 27 Jun 1910 – 14 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
Duel Reed, 90, of Nixa, passed away Monday, May 14, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 27, 1910, in Jessup, Ark. In the
early 1940s he moved to California, where he worked as a retail salesman in automotive
hardware before retirement. Dec. 11, 1965, he married his wife Evelyn. They moved to
this area six years ago. He was preceded in death by three brothers: Claude, Lowe and
Coy Reed. Survivors include: his wife Evelyn; daughter Opal Turner and her husband
Duane, Seattle. Wash.; two stepchildren: Gene Reasoner and his wife Viva, Nixa. and
Alta Courtney and her husband Bob, Sparta; fourteen grandchildren: twenty greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister Zay Wright and her husband Jim.
Olivehurst, Calif.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 10 a.m.
Friday, May 18, in Adams Funeral Nome, Nixa, with Rev. Gary Swearengin and Rev.
Earl Blansit officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation was
Thursday in the funeral home.
Reed, Florence L. (Black) 12 Feb 1908 - 27 Jan 2005
SN-L 28 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of Louis & Rosa (Cottrell) Black]
Florence L. Reed, 96, Ozark, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Thursday, January 27,
2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. She was born February 12, 1908, in Toronto,
Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Rosa (Cottrell) Black. She is survived by a daughter,
Marilyn DeCamp, Ozark. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Springfield, under the direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home,
Rogersville. No visitation is planned.
Reed, Gary Lee 11 Jul 1947 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 10 May 2006
[Note: Son of ? & Billie (?) Reed; married 29 Aug 1965 Loretta Hembree]

Gary Lee Reed, of Highlandville, born July 11, 1947, in Springfield, Mo., passed
away at Cox South Hospital on Monday, May 8, 2006, at the age of 58. Gary was a
survivor of Leukemia. He had a bone marrow transplant in 1999 that gave him seven
extra years with his family. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Billie and
Herman Plank. Gary graduated from Parkview High School in 1965. On August 29,
1965, he was united in marriage to Loretta Hembree at Southside Baptist Church. They
celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this past year. To this union two children were
born. Gary was currently employed with Ball Supply. He has been a member of Hopedale
Baptist Church since 1994 and volunteered every year for the Annual Live Nativity
Scene and Community day. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with family and
friends, watching "Andy Griffith," "M.A.S.H." and playing with his grandchildren. He
also found great comfort in spending time with his wife on their farm with their animals.
Gary was a very special man with a great personality and a great sense of humor who will
be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Survivors include his loving wife of the
home, Loretta; son, Bryan Reed of Ozark, daughter, Shawna Pratt and husband, Scott, of
Nixa; four grandchildren, McKenzie and Hailey Pratt and Kersten and Timmy Reed;
brothers, Butch Reed of Branson, Keven Plank of Colorado and Steven Plank of
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on
Friday, May 12, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte
Chapel with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will follow in JonesChastain
Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 11, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral
home, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations
may be made in his name to Hope Lodge, American Cancer Society or left at the funeral
home. Online condolences can be made at www.thieme-shadel.com Special thanks to Dr.
Ruth Grant and the nurses and staff on 500 West at Cox South for their wonderful care.
Reed, Gerald “Jerry” Wayne 28 Jun 1952 - 15 Nov 2003 SN-L 19 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Vester & Ruth (Sparks) Reed; married 3 Jan 1991 Thresa Anne]
Gerald Wayne Reed, "Jerry," of Springfield, Mo., was called home Saturday
afternoon, Nov. 15, 2003, after his trying battle with cancer. He was lifted by Angels,
while in the arms of his loving wife, in the comfort of his home. Jerry was born on June
28, 1952, in Greenfield, Mo. He was the loving son of Vester Reed and Ruth Sparks
Reed. The Lord blessed him in marriage to Thresa Anne on Jan. 3, 1991. He built his life
around his wife and children. His nature was to live, love, forgive and forget. Jerry was a
supervisor of wastewater treatment for 31 years. The last 26 years were spent in
Springfield, Mo. His loving father, Vester, preceded him in death. Jerry leaves behind to
cherish his memory his loving wife and friend, Thresa; two special sons, Gary Reed of
Lamar, and Billy and Shannon Stokes of Ozark; three loving daughters, Rhiannon and
Jeff Hassinger of Highlandville, Michaela and Jayson Thomson of Hollister, and Teresa
and Eddie James of Eminence; his adorable grandchildren, Elijah Weaver, Kaitlynd and
Breanna Hassinger, Cassandra, Teresa and George Simmons; his mother, Ruth Sparks
Reed; two sisters, Helen and Daryl Wood, and LeeEtta Hamilton; one special nephew,
Jimmy and Kristen Reed; and special friends, Joe Dale Boucher and Frank Boucher. Do
not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that
blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the
gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush

of quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my
grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. -Anonymous Jerry will be terribly missed by
all who knew and loved him...
Reed, Gregory Lee 16 May 1954 - 14 Mar 2005 SN-L 15 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Kenneth Lee & Mary Lou (Cooke) Reed]
Gregory Lee Reed, 50, Ozark, passed away Monday, March 14, 2005. He was
born May 16, 1954, in Terre Haute, Ind., the son of Kenneth Lee Reed and Mary Lou
(Cooke) Reed. Mr. Reed was a painting contractor. He was a caring son, brother, father
and grandfather. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping. A child at
heart, he was an avid train collector, loved a motorcycle ride and enjoyed being on the
lake. Survivors include his parents, Kenneth and Mary Lou, Bruner; three children, Eric
Lee Reed and wife, Tina, Sparta; Clinton Dale Reed and wife, Stephanie, Nixa, and Beth
Ann Reed, Nixa; grandchildren, Eric's children, Abigail and Allison and step-son, Austin,
Clinton's children, Melissa, Darin and Chalmer; a brother, Steven L. Reed, Springfield;
two sisters, Connie Benna and husband, Mike, Ozark, and Laura McClary and husband,
Rick, Oronogo; two nieces, Karen Bohannan and husband, Brent, Ozark, and Jessica
Benna, Ozark; a nephew, Brian Benna, Nixa; two great nephews, Karen's sons, Logan
and Nathan. He was preceded in death by a niece, Melissa Benna. A graveside funeral is
today at 3 p.m., in Weaver Cemetery, north of Ozark. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the
family through the funeral home.
Reed, Harvey Joshua 2 Jan 1898 - 7 Nov 1951 CCR 15 Nov 1951
[Note: married 18 Nov 1919 Grace Abbott]
Harvey Joshua Reed was born in Christian county, MO, on Jan. 2, 1898, and
passed away at his home near Bruner, MO, on Nov 7, 1951. He was a member of the
Baptist church having placed his membership there in 1947. He was united in marriage to
Grace Abbott on Nov. 18, 1919 and to this union were born six children. One daughter,
Julia, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Grace; two sons, Charley of the
home and Harley of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. James Maggard of Sacramento, CA,
Mrs. Hugh Budd of Rio Linda, CA, and Mrs. Treva Bloomer of Sparta; two stepdaughters, Mary Abbott of Bruner and Cynthia Abbot of Sparta; six grandchildren; two
brothers, and two sisters. Services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Union Hill
church by Rev. Silas Maggard. Interment was made in the Bruner cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin funeral home of Ozark.
Reed, Ida Mae (Felton) 17 Feb 1931 - 18 Nov 2004 SN-L 28 Nov 2004
Mrs. Ida Mae Reed, 73, Springfield, passed away Thursday, Nov. 18, 2004 in Cox
South. Ida Mae was born Feb. 17, 1931, in Chadwick, Mo., to Asia and Mary (Nash)
Felton. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Lucille Land and Marie
Felton; one brother, Bobby Joe Stevens; and a daughter, FredaAnn Reed. She is survived
by her children, Virgil Shockley, Virginia Sisco, Roberta Thibodeaux, Robert E. Reed II,
Buster O. Reed, Zrita Beal, Clifford J. Reed, George W. Reed, Anthony W. Erickson and
Michael L. Erickson; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great
grandchildren; sisters, Lettie Lane, Betty Stevens, Ann Hale, Mary McKellips and

Bonnie Brown, all of Springfield; and special friend, Dale Thompson. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel, 500 E.
Walnut, with Rev. Jerry Snavely officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Reed, Ike 1875 - 18 Jan 1959CCR 22 Jan 1959 p1
Funeral services for Ike Reed, 82, who died Sunday, Jan. 18 at Los Angeles,
Calif. were held Thursday, Jan 22 at Los Angeles. Burial was in Englewood Park
Cemetery there. A native of Kentucky, he came to Missouri at the age of 15. For several
years, he owned and operated the Jefferson Street Barber Shop in Springfield and in 1928
moved to Los Angeles. Survivors include his wife, Mr. Lucille Grizzell Reed of Los
Angeles; two brothers, M. D. Reed of Los Angeles and W. L. Reed of Ozark; three
sisters, Mrs. Eva Bray and Mrs. Tom Gough of Ozark and Mrs. Ruth Calloway of Sparta,
nine nieces and one nephew.
Reed, Irene 28 Jul 1908 - 25 Apr 1998 CCH-N 6 May 1998
Irene Reed, age 90, of Ozark, died Saturday, April 25, 1998 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born July 28, 1907 in Coffeyville, Kan., and was the daughter of Elijah
and Mae (Betts) Reed. She was a graduate of Ozark High School. Miss Reed retired as a
bookkeeper for Ozark Wholesale Grocer Company. she was a member of the Ozark
Presbyterian Church where she served as a deacon for several years. She was also a
member of the Order of Eastern Star in Ozark. She was preceded in death by her sister,
Ruth Kerr, and a niece, Janiss Rhodes. Survivors include: a niece, Susan Helton,
Marshfield; a nephew, Jim Kerr, Joplin; a brother-in-law, Emmett Kerr, Springfield;
great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 28, in
Ozark Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Kerr officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home.
Reed, James Harley 19 Oct 1920 - 7 Mar 1994 OH 16 Mar 1994
[Note: Son of Harvey & Grace (Shipman) Reed; married 2 Jun 1958 Norma Fay
Anderson 3 Aug 1932 - 8 Mar 1989]
James Harley Reed, 73, Oldfield, died Monday, March 7, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born Oct. 19, 1920 the son of Harvey and Grace
Shipman Reed. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County. A decorated World War
II Veteran, he served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving several honors, including
the Silver Star. On June 2, 1958, he was united in marriage to Norma Fay Anderson. He
was a member of the Church of Christ. Preceding him in death were his wife, Norma,
who died March 8, 1989; a granddaughter, Angela Beth Stutesman; his parents; and two
sisters, Kathryn Stutesman and Esta Abbott. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca
Ann Stutesman, Highlandville, and Janice Bernice House, Oldfield; two sons-in-law,
Jamo and Ed; four grandsons, Anthony, Jason, Justin, and Andrew; a granddaughter,
Candi; seven sisters, Mary and Cynthia Abbott, both of Sparta, Irene Maggard,
California, Jewell Anderson, Oldfield, Betty Braden, Springfield, Treva Bloomer, Ozark;
and Wyona Shortt, California; a brother, Charley Reed, Ozark; and many other relatives
and friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Thursday March 19 in Adams Funeral

Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Reed, Jamie Anne (Davis) 14 May 1978 - 14 Feb 2001 CCH-N 28 Feb 2001
[Note: Daughter of Allen G. & Susie G. Davis - unclear, but stepfather may be Terry
Reed or maybe Allen G. Davis]
Jamie Anne Davis Reed, 22, Highlandville, passed away Feb. 14, 2001 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. Jamie loved kids and was a great person and she
touched the lives of many. Jamie would want to thank everyone who reached out and
supported and prayed for her. She was preceded in death by her father. Allen G. Davis on
Oct. 27, 1999. Jamie is survived by her mother Susie; her dad, Terry Reed, California;
and uncle and two aunts; nieces and cousins, Little Angel Josie, and grandmother, Ramah
Stubbs Carson. Graveside services were Feb. 18 at Prospect Cemetery, Ozark, under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Reed, John Moffet Edward 16 Aug 1915 - 10 Nov 1999 CCH-N 17 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of Elijah Edward & Elba (Cox) Reed; married 8 Oct 1938 Neva Radford]
John Moffet Edward Reed, 84, Nixa, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November
10, 1999, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. He was born August 16,
1915, in Drasco, Arkansas, to Elijah Edward and Elba (Cox) Reed. On October 8, 1938,
he was united in marriage to Neva Radford in Drasco, Arkansas. He was a janitor for
Calvert Manufacturing and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed whittling,
working with plastic canvas, fishing, and hunting with his Beagle dogs. Edward was
preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Bobby Teeter; three sisters, Annie Miller,
Hollis Altom, and Nola Helm; and a brother, Ervin Reed. He is survived by his wife,
Neva, of the home; two daughters, Joyce McLarty and her husband, Jim, Cameron, Mo.,
and Patsy J. Hallum and her husband, Bill, Mablevale, Ark.; and a son, Harold Reed and
his wife, Linda, Crane, Mo.; a sister, Helen Sartain, Ida, Ark., and a brother, Leon Reed,
Mishawaka, Ind.; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 13, 1999, in Pleasant View Church, Highlandville,
with the Reverend William Keithley officiating. Burial followed in Flood Cemetery,
Highlandville. Visitation was 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, November 12, 1999, with Masonic
Services at Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be
made to the Flood Cemetery.
Reed, Juanita (Applegate) 3 Sep 1944 - 31 Aug 1993 OH 8 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Clinton & Ditha Applegate; married 10 Jun 1960 Charley Reed]
Juanita Reed, 48, Ozark, died Aug. 31, 1993 in her home following a lengthy
illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1944 in Douglas County, the daughter of Clinton and Ditha
Applegate. On June 10, 1960, she married Charley Reed. She was a homemaker.
Preceding her in death were a son, Christopher Reed, and her father, Clinton Applegate.
Survivors include her husband, Charley Reed, rural Ozark; a son, David Reed, and his
wife, Vicki, Ozark; a daughter, Teresa Mills, and her husband, Kevin, Clever; her mother,
Ditha Applegate, Springfield; six grandchildren, Richi Mills, Jennifer Mills, Tiffany
Mills, Amber Reed, Steven Reed and Casey Reed; four brothers, Thetis Applegate,
Willard, Clinton Applegate Jr., Sparta, Roger Applegate, Springfield; four sisters, Lilly

Mae Browning, Springfield, Rosa Tindle, Long Island, Neb., Joyce Enlow, Ash Grove,
and Debbie Gasaway, Fair Play. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 4, at Bruner
Cemetery with Herle Gardner officiating. Services were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. A Memorial Fund account has been set up at Empire Bank in
Nixa.
Reed, L. Wayne 11 Apr 1926 - 25 Feb 2007 SN-L 27 Feb 2007 & SN-L 28 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Noble & Louise (Dyer) Reed; married Barbara Braithwait]
L Wayne Reed, 80, passed away in Ozark, Missouri, on February 25. Son of
Noble and Louise Dyer Reed, he was born in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, April 11, 1926.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by an infant sister Ruby. He is survived by
his wife of 37 years, Barbara Braithwait Reed, and by his son Barry, his daughter Debi
Reed Hill and her husband, David Hill, his stepson John Russell and his wife, Judi,
stepdaughter Patty Breckenridge and her husband, Bryan, and stepdaughter Susan
Brashears and her husband, Doug, as well as five grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. Wayne Reed was a lifelong educator, serving the youth of Purdy,
Cassville, Nevada, and Springfield for 36 years, as coach, teacher, and counselor. His
early years were spent in Rocky Comfort, where he was a locally renowned basketball
player. He played college basketball at Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, following
which he began his coaching and teaching career, in the course of which he influenced
thousands of young people over several generations. He established an immensely
successful summer baseball program in Nevada which continues to this day. The city of
Nevada has named one of their youth baseball fields in his honor. While in Nevada, Mr.
Reed established the Del-Way Drive Inn, where hundreds of young people have worked
over the years. Wayne and his wife Barbara moved to Springfield in 1971 where he
taught at Reed and Pipkin junior high schools and served as Commissioner for the
American Legion Summer Baseball Program. Retiring from teaching in 1982, he began a
career at Metropolitan National Bank of Springfield in the areas of real estate and public
relations, working there for 14 years. He was a member of many area organizations,
including Rotary International, Tip Off Club, and Quarterback Club. He was also an
active booster of MSU athletics. Mr. Reed was for 35 years a member of the Wesley
United Methodist congregation, where he served as an usher. He held a B.S. in education
from MSU, and an M.S. in counseling from Pittsburg State University. Wayne Reed was
a people person in every place and position where he lived and worked. He had a genuine
interest in youth, an extraordinary interest in sports, and a phenomenal memory for the
activities of his many friends. He loved meeting people, making friends, and helping the
communities and organizations with which he was connected. Most of all, he loved his
family. His wife, children, and grandchildren will remember him as a central influence in
their lives. His family wishes to thank the staff of the Manor at Elfindale and the Ozark
Riverview Manor for their loving care over the last two years. Memorial services will be
at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007, in Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill
Moore officiating under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. The family will
receive friends immediately following the service in the church gathering hall. In lieu of
flowers, the family suggest donations to the Wesley United Methodist Church of
Springfield or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Reed, Lena Pauline (Dean) (Wampler) 19 Jun 1925 - 29 Aug 2003 SN-L 31 Aug 2003
Pauline Wampler Reed, Dallas, Texas, died Friday, August 29, 2003, at C.C.
Young Retirement Community, Dallas, 12 years after contracting breast cancer. Born
June 19, 1925, in Clever, Mo., as Lena Pauline Dean to parents Margie Pauline Solomon
and Benjamin Franklin Dean, Polly was adopted and raised in Clever by her great-aunt
and uncle, Lula Mae Johnson and Eugene Wampler. Preceded in death by her sister, Lula
Eugenia Dean Kissire, and her former husband Robert Caldwell Reed, she is survived by
her half-sister, Mary Kathleen (Kay) Hunter, Springfield, Mo.; three children, Patricia
Reed Turk, Anna, Texas, Edwards Eugene Reed, Honeoye Falls, N.Y., and Julia Reed
McMaster, Raleigh, Miss.; five grandchildren, Richard Steven Turk, Robert Bryan Turk,
Anne Victoria McMaster, Andrew Robert McMaster, and Robert Edwards Matthews
Reed; and one great-grandson, Robert Maximillian Turk. Polly was a life-long teacher of
English and Music, serving in Clever, Nixa, Republic and Stafford, Mo., and Springdale,
Ark. A member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she spent her retirement
years researching her own genealogical roots along the Solomon, Dean, Johnson and
Ansley lines. Her research notes will be donated to the Christian County Library, Ozark,
Mo. A memorial service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 9, 2003 at the
chapel of First Baptist Church, 525 South Ave., Springfield, Mo. Guests are invited to
wear or bring "something purple." Interment will follow at the Frazier Cemetery, Boaz,
Mo. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials in Polly's name be sent to the
Bridge Breast Network, 3600 Gaston Ave., Suite #401, Dallas, TX 75246.
Reed, Leneve 21 Jul 1911 - 5 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
Mrs. Leneve Reed, 68, Cassville, mother of Robert Reed of Ozark, died Dec. 5 at
her home after a short illness. Services were held last Monday in Cassville with burial in
Maplewood Cemetery at Exeter.
Reed, Leola Maxine (Marker) 3 Nov 1926 - 19 May 1989 NN-E 25 May 1989
Leola Maxine Reed, 62, of Fair Grove, died May 19 in her home following a long
illness. Services for Mrs. Reed were held at 1:30 p.m. May 24 in the Klingner Chapel
with the Rev. Lester Hamilton officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Mrs. Reed was born in Tipton, Iowa Nov. 3, 1926. She was a member of the South Haven
Baptist Church in Springfield. A homemaker, Mrs. Reed is survived by her husband,
Vernon W. Reed, of the family home; two daughters, Judith Ann Young, Metropolis,
Illinois, and Sandra Kay Tucker, Pleasant Hope; two sons, Dale Eugene Reed, Nixa, and
Tommy Wayne Recd, stationed at the U.S. Air Force Base in Ramstein, West Germany; a
sister, Buela Williams, Tipton; her mother, Vera Marker, Tipton; and by nine
grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to The Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Reed, Lige 14 Jul 1885 - 24 Oct 1955 CCR 27 Oct 1955 p1
Former Sheriff Lige Reed Dies
Lige Reed, 70-year old former sheriff of Christian County, died Monday morning
at Haguewood Hospital where he had been a patient nine days. He had suffered ill health
for several months. Born in Kentucky, Mr. Reed moved to Christian County at the age of
four. He served as deputy sheriff under Sheriffs Newt Mapes and Clay Hodges and in

1944 was elected sheriff, serving in that capacity through 1948. He was a member of the
First Baptist Church at Ozark and a Past Master of Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. and A.
M. at Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betts Reed; two daughters, Irene of the
home and Mrs. Ruth Kerr of Ozark; three brothers, Ike Reed and M. D. Reed, both of Los
Angeles and W. L. “Billie” Reed of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Bray, Mrs. Tom
Gouch and Mrs. Ruth Calloway, all of Ozark; three grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 o’clock Thursday morning at the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Friend Lodge conducted
Masonic rites at the graveside in Ozark Cemetery, where burial was under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Reed, Lloyd W. 20 Jul 1892 - Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Lloyd W. Reed, 82, Route 2, was a 1 p.m.
Tuesday at the Marsh Chapel with the Rev. Loy Reed officiating. Burial was in Galloway
Cemetery. Mr. Reed died at 3:45 a.m. Sunday at Connelly Nursing Home, Springfield,
following a two-year illness. He was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the
Rogersville-Galloway area. Survivors include three sons, George of Rogersville, James,
Springfield, and Harold of Kansas City; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Breshears and Mrs.
Agness Kinser, both of Kansas City, and Mrs. Dora Clevenger, Route 3, Springfield; nine
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Reed, Marshall D. 1880 - 28 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
Marshall D. Reed, 89, of Gardena, Calif, died Monday, July 28, in a Gardena
hospital following a short illness. Mr. Reed was a native of Christian County. Survivors
include his wife, Elizabeth; a son, R. Lloyd Reed, and a daughter, Mrs. H. Robinson of
Los Angeles, Calif.; a brother, W. L. “Bill” Reed, three sisters, Mrs. Howard Bray, Mrs.
Tom Gough and Mrs. Ruth Galloway, all of Ozark. Funeral services were held at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Snyders Southwest Mortuary with the Rev. Don McCombs
officiating. Interment was at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Gardena.
Reed, Neta Temperance (Cook) 23 Aug 1909 - 19 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Charles R. & Clara Lon (Shelton) Cook; married Homer Lee Reed]
Neta Temperance Reed, 77, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Ozark, died April 19
in her home. Services for Mrs. Reed were held Friday at the Deer Park Funeral Home,
Houston. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Houston. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Homer Lee Reed, in 1987. Mrs. Reed is survived by her brother,
Delbert Cook, of Ozark, and by her sister, Fern Atkins, of Austin, Minnesota.
Reed, Neva Emaline (Radford)
21 Nov 1917 - 2 Apr 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004
Neva Emaline Reed, 86, Nixa, died Friday, April 2, 2004 in Greene Haven
Nursing Home, Springfield. She was born Nov. 21, 1917 in Wolf Bayou, Ark., to Joe and
Dillie (Norton) Radford. In 1938, she and Edward Reed were united in marriage, they
were blessed with 61 years together. A homemaker and seamstress, Reed worked at
Danderson Market in Highlandville, Wood Garment Factory in Crane, Hagale Garment
Factory in Ozark, and Calverts in Springfield. She was baptized at the age of 12. Her
strong faith in God helped her raise her children, enjoy her grandchildren and care for her

elderly mother and lovingly wait on her husband throughout his long illness. She made
her children's clothes, often staying up to make sure they had special outfits. She was also
a help to neighbors and friends, no matter what their need. She was preceded in death by
her parents; husband, Edward; a grandson, Bobby Teeter; and two brothers, Wesley
Radford and Bernard Radford. Survivors include three children, Joyce McLarty and
husband Jim, Cameron, Patsy Halum, Mablevale, Ark., and Harold Reed and wife Linda,
Crane; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one brother, Lebert Radford and wife,
Iola, Nixa; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. April 4 in
Pleasant View Baptist Church, Highlandville, with Rev. Leeroye Maples officiating.
Burial was in Flood Cemetery, Highlandville. Memorial contributions may be made to
Flood Cemetery Fund, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Boulevard, Nixa,
MO 65714 or Cameron Development Center, P.O. Box 81, Cameron, MO 64429.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Reed, Norma Faye (Anderson) 3 Aug 1932 - 8 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Mamie (Hall) Anderson; married James Harley Reed 19
Oct 1920 - 7 Mar 1994]
Norma Faye Reed, 56, of Oldfield, died at 2:30 p.m. March 8 at Cox Medical
Center South after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Reed were held March 10 in the
Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield. Mrs. Reed was born Aug. 3, 1932 in Douglas County, the daughter
of Charley and Mamie Hall Anderson. A lifelong resident of Oldfield, she was a
homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Harley, of
Oldfield; two daughters, Rebecca Ann Stutesman, Highlandville, and Janice B House,
Oldfield; five sisters, Genevieve Horton, Nixa, Gladys Tabor, Sparta, Rosetta Calvine, El
Cerita, California, Eunice Scribner, Hood River, Oregon, and Lois Davis, Gurdon,
Arkansas; four brothers, Darrell Anderson, Hood River, Oregon, Charles Everett
Anderson, Oldfield, Emmett Anderson, Springfield, and James E. Anderson, Cassville;
and four grandchildren. Mrs. Reed was preceded in death by a sister, Letty Anderson, and
by one granddaughter, Angela.
Reed, Opal Faye (Bishop) Miller 12 Feb 1927 - 28 Apr 1998 CCH-N 6 May 1998
Opal Faye Reed, age 71, of Sparta, died Tuesday, April 28, 1998, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1927 in Ava and was the daughter of
Clarence and Daisy (King) Bishop. She was a homemaker and a member of Union Hill
Baptist Church. Mrs. Reed had lived in Sparta for the past 17 years. Survivors include:
two children, Jerry Miller and his wife, Kathy, Nixa; and Connie Clark, Ozark; four
grandchildren, Kimberly Morris, Michelle Nelson, Samantha Miller and Brandy Clark;
two great-grandchildren, Whitney Nelson, and Gage Morris; a brother, Walter Bishop,
Ava; three sisters, Laverne Hutchinson, Ava, Pauline Winkler, Independence, Kan.; and
Patsy Hinman, Caney, Kan.; and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral
services were 2 p.m. Thursday, April 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Bally Johnson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society or Union Hill Baptist Church.
Reed, Rebecca (Presley) 8 Oct 1965 - 4 Feb 2004 SN-L 29 Feb 2004

[Note: Daughter of J. Robert & Glenna (Stevens) Presley]
Rebecca Presley Reed was born Oct. 8, 1965, to J. Robert and Glenna Stevens
Presley, in Springfield, Mo. She died Feb. 4, 2004, in Cox Medical Center South. Beckie
was educated in Springfield schools, graduating from Parkview High. Her work took her
to Tennessee and back to Missouri. She and her family settled into rural life near
Highlandville where they enjoyed their horses, chickens and various other animals.
Beckie was preceded in death by her parents Robert in 1983 and Glenna in 2000. She is
survived by a son, Timothy Reed; a daughter, Kersten Reed; sister Sherry Jo Eidson,
Harrisonville, Mo.; nieces Sandy and Cindy, Lee's Summit, Mo.; and aunts, uncles,
cousins and many friends. Beckie came into this world a dark-eyed, dark haired beauty.
She passed through dark times and joyous times, and left us with wonderful memories
and aching hearts. Graveside rites are 1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2004, in Greenlawn
Cemetery, 3506 N. National, Springfield.
Reed, Thresa Anne (Melton) Stokes 27 May 1953 - 17 Dec 2005 SN-L 21 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of William & Chrystal Melton; married Gerold Wayne Reed]
Thresa Ann (Melton) Reed, 52, of Springfield was lifted by the arms of our Lord,
and placed in the wings of her angel on this 17th day of Dec. 2005. Thresa was suddenly,
yet gently, lifted in her home, due to undetermined complications. Thresa was the
beautiful first child, born to William and Chrystal Melton on the 27th day of May, 1953.
Thresa was a very intelligent graduate of Central High School in 1971. She was a
member of Walnut Street Christian Church. She had proudly followed in her female
family footsteps into the Queen City Eastern Star. She was a certified Cosmetologist
graduate. Thresa was employed by the City of Springfield for 23 years. Her greatest
treasure lied within her grandchildren and her affectionate little dogs. Our beautiful
daughter, sister, mother, grandma, nana, niece, and friend will be remembered in every
breath we take. From the smell of our morning coffee to the sound of a midnight call. Her
memories we will cherish. We will remember her heart most of all. Her very selfless
ways. The way she put us first in everything she did. She was very vibrant, and full of
every color life could bring. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerold Wayne
Reed. Since her loss, she had gained love, trust, and happiness with her special friend
Bobby Long. All of whom she is survived by are truly blessed to have known her. Left
with her kindred memories are her loving mother and father, William and Chrystal
Melton, of Springfield; her special son, Billy and Shannon Stokes, of Ozark; two loving
daughters, Michaela and Jayson Thomson, of Hollister and Rhiannon and Jeff Hassinger,
of Highlandville; her angel from above children, Gary Reed and Teresa Reed; her special
love and best friend, Bobby Long. She had three beautiful grandchildren, Elijah Weaver,
Kaitlynd Hassinger, and Logan Stokes. Her special sister, Lyddia and Jeff Kelm, of
Aurora; two special brothers, Steve and Marlene Melton, of Margate, Fla., and John
Melton, of Coconut Creek, Fla.; her favorite aunt, Avaline Harris, of Chadwick; two
nieces Erika and Kasey Kelm; three loyal little dogs, other family and a host of friends,
including Mike Stokes, and her second family at the Street Department. Thresa will be
truly missed, but never forgotten by all who knew and loved her. All friends and family
are welcome to attend visitation for Thresa at KlingnerCope Family Funeral Home
located at 1635 N. Benton in Springfield on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2005, from 5 to 7 p.m.,

and memorial service at Central Christian Church located at 1475 N. Washington in
Springfield on Friday, Dec. 23, 2005, at 1 p.m.
Reed, Willa O. (Roy) 1903 - 23 Apr 1966 CCR 28 Apr 1966 p1
Mrs. Willa O. Reed, 62, Nixa, died at 9:15 p.m. Saturday, April 23, in St. John’s
Hospital after a lingering illness. She had lived in Kansas City from 1923 to 1950 when
she moved to Nixa where she was a member of Jamesville Church of Christ. Mrs. Reed is
survived by her husband, Clarence; three brothers, Otto Roy, Dinuba, Calif; Ward Roy,
Highlandville, Clinton Roy, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Audie Reed, San Antonio, Tex.
and her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Roy, Nixa. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris
Chapel in Nixa, with Larry Robertson officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
Reed, William L. “Billie” 4 May 1893 - 1 Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977 p6
[Note: MAY be the son of Frank M. & Sarah Reed; married 3 Oct 1915 Angie Potter 27
Feb 1896 - 2 Oct 1986]
OZARK - Services for William L. Reed, 84, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Jack Koehler and Jim Kerr officiating, Burial was in
Linden Cemetery, north of Sparta. Mr. Reed, who had been the official weather reporter
for Ozark for the past 30 years, died at 5:55 a.m. Thursday in his home after a long
illness. He was a native of Ozark, a member of the First Christian Church, Friend Lodge
No. 352 AF and AM, and had been a school bus driver and street and water
commissioner. He is survived by his wife, Angie; a foster son, Lt. Col. Carol Dean
Gunther, with the U.S. Air Force at Hope Hull, Ala. and several nieces and nephews.
AND
Reed, William L. “Billie” 4 May 1893 - 1 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p11
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the flowers, food,
prayers and all acts of kindness shown our family during the illness and loss of our loved
one. The W. L. “Billie” Family.
Rees, Charles E. 18 Feb 1989 - 19 Aug 1991 NN-E 22 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Carroll C. and Lethe Myrtle (Inman) Rees]
Charles E. Rees, 93, Nixa, died Monday, Aug. 19, 1991, in Kimbrough Royal
Manor, Springfield. Born Feb. 18, 1898, in Nixa, he was the son of Carroll and Lethe
Rees. He was a lifelong resident of the Nixa area, a farmer and a member of the Nixa
Assembly of God Church. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lillian Rees, Nixa; a nephew
and his wife, Paul and Naomi Rees, Highlandville; three grandnephews, Carlos Rees,
Nixa, Douglas Rees, Spokane, and Tom Rees, Oronogo; and a grandniece, Sonja
Baldwin, Springfield. The funeral was Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Tom Rees officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Rees, Frieda Esther (Schwab) 27 Apr 1913 - 13 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Marie (Denies) Schwab; married Viet D. “Shorty” Rees 8
Aug 1913 - Oct 28 1993]
Frieda Esther Rees, 79, Nixa, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1993 at her home. She was
born April 27, 1913 at Nekoma, Kan., the daughter of Henry and Marie Denies Schwab.
She attended Bethany School of Nursing in Kansas City, Kan., and was instrumental in

the care of polio victims at Grace Hospital in Hutchinson, Kan. during the late 1940s.
Later she worked at Springfield Baptist Hospital. She was past Matron of Nickerson
Chapter #33 Order of Eastern Star, Nickerson, Kan. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Bill Schwab. Survivors include her husband, Viet "Shorty" Rees; a son, Charles
Rees, and his wife, Arlene, Nixa; a daughter, Marilyn Sue Edwards, and her husband,
Millard, Jemez Springs, N.M.; five grandchildren, Marsha Potter, Michael Edwards,
Debbie Rogers, Monte Edwards, and Carl Rees; seven great-grandchildren, Joey,
Brandon, Kimberly, Jacob and Majesta Edwards, and Austin and Brandon Rogers; a
brother, Albert Schwab, LaCrosse, Kan.; and a brother-in-law, Henry M. Rees, Hemet,
Calif. Services were held with Eastern Star Ceremony Thursday, Feb. 18, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
Rees, George Irwin 12 Nov 1933 - 25 Nov 1967 CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Tombstone gives name as Gordon I. Rees]
Funeral services for George Irwin Rees, 34, Nixa, were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Rees died at 12:50 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital where he was taken after being
thrown from the tractor he was driving on M. 14 in Nixa. At 11:45 a.m. Saturday, the
tractor went off the right side of the road and into a ditch. Mr. Rees died of chest and
internal injuries.
Rees, George Nicholas 19 Mar 1907 - 19 Nov 1965CCR 25 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Carroll C. & Lethe Myrtle (Inman) Rees]
George N. Rees, 58, of Nixa, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at Fayetteville, Ark,
where he was a patient in the Veterans Hospital. A well-known poet and iris grower, Mr.
Rees was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Nixa Church of Christ and the
Missouri Writers Guild. Survivors include one brother, Lowell C. Rees, Route 1, Nixa,
with whom he made his home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel
at Nixa, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Military Rites
were conducted by Nixa American Legion Post No. 434, of which he was a charter
member.
Rees, Lethe Myrtle (Inman) 20 Dec 1877 - 11 Jul 1965
CCR 15 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Nicholas Alexander & Mary Jane (Roberts) Inman; married Carroll
C. Rees 5 Mar 1874 - 16 Dec 1918]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lethe M. Rees, 87, lifelong resident of Nixa, were at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa. Evangelist James Baysinger officiated and
burial was in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. Rees died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at her home, three
miles southwest of Nixa. She was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ.
She is survived by three sons, Charles E. and George N. of the home and Lowell C.,
Windsor, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Crow, Dalhart, Tex.; two grandsons and four great
grandchildren.
AND
Rees, Letha Myrtle (Inman) 20 Dec 1877 - 11 Jul 1965
Funeral services for Mrs. Lethe M. Rees, 87, life long resident of Nixa, will be at
1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here. Evangelist James Baysinger will officiate.

Burial will be in Payne Cemetery. Mrs. Rees died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday at her home, three
miles southwest of Nixa. She was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ.
She is survived by three sons, Charles E. and George N., of the home, and Lowell C.,
Windsor, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Bessie Crow, Dalhart, Tex.; two grandsons, and four greatgrandchildren July 13, 1965. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Rees, Lillian (Reynolds) 17 Jan 1900 - 11 Apr 1996 CCH-N 17 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of James Carlos and Alice (Garrett) Reynolds; married 10 May 1925
Lowell C. Rees 14 Jan 1903 - 9 Jan 1987]
Lillian Rees, age 96, of Nixa, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 1996 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 17, 1900 in Byrdstown, Tennessee, and
was the daughter of James Carlos and Alice (Garrett) Reynolds. Lillian was an
elementary teacher in Illinois and Tennessee in early life. She was a Christian and a
member of the Church of Christ. She married Lowell Rees of Nixa on May 10, 1925 in
Sullivan, Illinois. They were married 62 years before his death in 1987. She was also
preceded in death by her parents; a son, Gordon Rees; two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors include a son, Paul Rees and his wife, Naomi, Highlandville; four
grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were Monday, April 15 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Roy Harris
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Ozark Riverview Manor, PO Box 157, Ozark, MO 65721.
Rees, Naomi Ruth (Harrington) 25 Oct 1922 - 22 Oct 2006 SN-L 24 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harry Edgar & Altha Alice “Gert” (Brown) Harrington; married Paul
Rees]
Naomi Ruth Rees of Highlandville, Missouri, went home to be with her Lord on
October 22, 2006, at the age of 83. She was born to Altha Alice (Gert) Brown and Harry
Edgar Harrington on October 25, 1922, in Jamesport, Missouri. Naomi was preceded in
death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers. Naomi is survived by two sisters,
Marguerite Maharg of Ozark, and Myrtle Qualls Wulf of Huntsville, Alabama; a brother,
Nevin Harrington and wife, Nona, of Cross Timbers; and two sisters-in-law, Emily Alice
and Ruthvernelle Harrington of Jamesport, Missouri. Naomi is also survived by her
beloved husband, Paul, of 58 years; three sons: Carlos and wife, Sherry, of Nixa; Doug of
Lockwood; Tom and wife, Beverly, of Emporia, Kansas; and a daughter, Sonja and
husband, Randy, of Springfield. Naomi leaves behind nine grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren, many dear nieces and nephews, and a host of cherished friends. Naomi
will be missed for her gift of hospitality, her sense of humor, and her loving care for all
who came in contact with her. Funeral services will be held at Adams Funeral Home in
Nixa on Wednesday, October 25, 2006, at 1 p.m. Visitation will be held this evening
from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to: Show-Me Christian Youth
Home, 24302 Mahin Rd., PO Box 6, LaMonte, MO 65337.
Rees, Viet D. “Shorty” 8 Aug 1913 - Oct 28 1993 OH 3 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of David H. & Lydia (Howard) Rees; married Frieda Esther Schwab 27 Apr
1913 - 13 Feb 1993]

Viet D. “Shorty” Rees, 81, Nixa, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Aug. 8, 1913 in Kansas City, Kan. He was a real estate
developer. He was a 44-year member of Nickerson Masonic Lodge #43, and was also a
member of Nickerson Chapter #33, Order of Easter Star in Nickerson, Kan. He had been
a member of AA for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frieda, in February,
1993 his parents, David H. and Lydia Howard Rees; and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Arlene Rees, Nixa; his
daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn Sue and Millard Edwards, Jemez, N.M.; five
grandchildren, Marsha Potter, Michael and Monte Edwards, Debbie Rogers and Carl
Rees; seven great-grandchildren, Joey, Brandon, Kimberly, Jacob and Majesta Edwards,
and Austin and Brandon Rogers; a brother, Henry M. Rees, and his wife, Lorene, Hemet,
Calif.; a brother-in-law, Albert Schwab, LaCrosse, Kan.; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at McConnell Cemetery, under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Masonic services were conducted by Gate of the
Temple No. 422 A.F.& A.M. Springfield, W.L. Shelton, Bill Moore and members.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks’ National Council on Alcoholism and
Drug Dependence, 205 St. Louis St., Springfield, Mo. 65806.
Reese, Joe 28 Sep 1944 - 28 Mar 2000 CCH-N 31 May 2000
[Note: Son of Wilburn & Betrice (Conley) Reese; married Sandy]
Joe Reese, 55, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 2000
in his home. He was born September 28, 1944 in Willard, Missouri, to Wilburn and
Betrice Conley Reese . He was employed by Springfield News-Leader. Joe was a
member of St. John's Episcopal Church. He is survived by: his wife, Sandy of 34 years; a
daughter and her husband, David and Lora Newman, Sparta, Missouri; a grandson,
Daniel Chris McAdams, of the home; his parents, Wilburn and Beatrice Reese,
Marionville; a brother, Don Reese, Mascot, Florida; two sisters, Debbie Stephens,
Marionville, and Lois Dean, Springfield; and a host of friends. A Funeral Mass will be
held Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, Springfield
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens, Springfield. A celebration of his life was held at Adams Funeral
Home, in Ozark, on Tuesday evening, May 30, 2000 from 6:30-8 p.m. The casket was
closed a 6:30 p.m. Contributions in memory of Joe may be made to Southwest Missouri
Humane Society, Springfield, Missouri. Joe was an avid golfer and loved to fish. He
loved spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Daniel. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew him.
Reese, Marty Dwayne Jan 1962 - 3 Mar 1962
CCR 8 Mar 1962 p1
Graveside services for Marty Dwayne Reese, five-week-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Wilburn Reese of the Smyrna community, who died Saturday in the Burge Protestant
Hospital, were held at 10:30 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Cemetery at Walnut Grove, with
the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Services were in charge of Brim-Daniel of Walnut
Grove. Survivors include two brothers, Donnie Lee Reese, Lansing, Mich. and Billy Joe
Reese of the home; two sister, Lola Dean Reese, Springfield and Deborah Ann Reese of
the home; the paternal grandfather, Commodore Reese, Springfield and maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Conley of Springfield.

Reetz, Irene I. (Claussen) Lind 31 May 1898 - 4 Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
NIXA - Mrs. Irene L. Reetz, 77, Nixa, died early Saturday morning in her home
after a short illness. She was a native of Boone, Iowa, moving to Sturgeon, Mo, in 1958
and to Nixa in 1969. She was a member of the First Christian Church at Nixa. Mrs. Reetz
is survived by a son, Edward Lind, of Bowie, Md., a daughter, Mrs. Lois Cunningham,
Loredo, Mo; a brother, Larry H. Claussen, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Edson,
Brewster, Minn. and Mrs. Margaret Clausen, Chula Vista, Calif. and 11 grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Irene L. Reetz, 77, Nixa. will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel
here with the Rev. Harold Davis officiating. Graveside services and burial will be at 3
p.m. Tuesday in Mt. Horeb Cemetery near Sturgeon, Mo.
Reeves, Alvin T. 21 Mar 1903 - 19 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
Alvin T. Reeves, 85, of Nixa, died at 4:03 p.m. Jan. 19 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Reeves were held Jan. 22 at the Branson First Baptist
Church. Burial followed in the Ozark Memorial Cemetery.
Reeves. Atha Mae (Walkingstick) Mitchell 6 Mar 1939 - 18 Oct 2004 SN-L 19 Oct
2004
[Note: Daughter of W. H. & Thelma Fern (Marshall) Walkingstick]
Atha Mae Reeves, 66, Billings, died at 8:37 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2004, in
Cox Walnut Lawn Hospital, Springfield. She was born March 6, 1938, in Stillwell, Okla.,
to W.H. and Thelma Fern (Marshall) Walkingstick. Atha was a longtime resident of the
Billings Community where she was a member of the Billings Full Gospel Church. After
retiring from Vermillion Woodcrafting Company, she set up a day care in her home. Her
parents and a sister, Reba Davisson preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons,
Ricky Mitchell, Fordland, and Gregory Mitchell, Gettysburg, Pa.; two daughters, Shelly
Mooneyham, Billings, and Kelly Russell, Springfield; a brother, Dan Walkingstick,
Billings; two sisters, Mildred Cooper, Billings, and Wanda Burlison, Tucson, Ariz; 13
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step grandchild; and three step greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2004, in
Meadors Funeral Homes, Billings, with Gregory Mitchell officiating. Burial will be in
Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Billings chapel.
Reeves, David 1 Oct 1893 - 6 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
Services for David Reeves, 84, of Springfield, father of Mrs. Dorothy Bilyeu of
Ozark, were held July 6 in Klingner Chapel with burial in the National Cemetery. Mr.
Reeves died July 3 in Cox Medical Center after a long illness.
Reeves, Everett, Jr. 22 Jul 1909 - 4 Jul 1959
CCR 9 Jul 1959 p5
Funeral services for Everett Reeves, Jr. 49, who died last Saturday in Veterans’
Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Fla. following a heart attack suffered a week before, were
held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the home in Linden, with Rev. F. M. Bishop officiating.
Burial was sin Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He
formerly was a resident of Springfield and maintained a summer home at Lindenlure. He
was a highway engineer with the Florida Highway Department. Survivors are his wife

and a daughter, Marianna of the home; two brothers, Odell Reeves of El Paso, Texas and
George K. Reeves of Caruthersville, Mo; and a sister, Mrs. Opal Moon of Evansville,
Ind.
Reeves, W. Clare 13 May 1930 - 1 Dec 2002 CCH-N 11 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Clyde & Mildred (Trask) Reeves; married 7 Aug 1955 Bonnie Blackburn]
W. Clare Reeves, 72, Nixa, died Dec. 1, 2002, in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. He was born May 13, 1930, in Joliet, Ill., the son of Clyde and Mildred
(Trask) Reeves. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Aug.
7, 1955, he and Bonnie Blackburn were married. Reeves retired after 47 years of service
for Texaco. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie; three sons, Gary Reeves and wife Julie,
Wesley Chapel, Fla., Roger Reeves and wife Kathy, Carmel, Ind., and Brian Reeves and
wife LaDonna, Stow, Ohio; six grandchildren, Ryan, Amanda, Cody, Brittany, Katrina,
and Patrick; a sister, Joan Reeves, Lockport, Ill.; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ken
and Violet Blackburn, Kimberling City, Harold and Mary Carroll, Springfield, and Luke
and Florence Blackburn, Mountain View; an aunt, Elda Rowley, Lockport, Ill.; and an
uncle, Ralph Trask and wife Helen, Camdenton. Services were 10 a.m., Dec. 5, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial followed with military
honors in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Friends and family gathered for
visitation at the funeral home on Dec. 4. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Gideons.
Reid, Joseph Bryan 14 Aug 1918 - 25 Dec 2003 SN-L 28 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Robert Lee & Iva Pearl Reid; married Theora]
Joseph "Joe" Bryan Reid, 85, of Springfield, passed away at 9:48 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 25, 2003, in Maranatha Village. He was a longtime member of Boulevard Baptist
Church and enjoyed many friendships from there throughout his life. Joe loved the Lord
and got his Christmas wish, to spend Christmas with Jesus. Joe was a World War II
veteran, where he proudly served his country. He was an over-the-road truck driver for 34
years. After retiring from the road, he was employed by Zenith until he retired in 1981.
Joe enjoyed his fishing and camping outings to the lake, always accompanied by his
favorite fishing partner, his late wife, Theora Reid. He enjoyed traveling and seeing the
countryside. He loved his family and enjoyed having them around, especially for some
backyard Bar-B-Qs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Iva Pearl
Reid; three brothers and a sister, Fred, Bill, Howard and Helen Reid (Manahan). He was
also preceded in death by a son, Richard Verl Reid in 1989. Joe is survived by two sons,
Ronald and his wife, Helen, and Fred and his wife, Dora; his grandchildren and their
families, Deborah and Mike Rowden and their two children, Autumn and Ashley of
Republic, Scott and Donna Reid and their two children, Joseph and Nicholas of Ozark,
and Stefanie and Todd Robertson and their three children, Chandler, Tanner and
Cameron of Ozark; along with great-grandson Jeffery Reid of Nixa. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in Klingner Mortuary chapel with Rev. Doug
Shivers officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be today
from 4 to 6 p.m. in the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's
Hospice, 1378 E. Republic Rd., Springfield, MO 65804.

Reid, Matilda Ellen “Ella” (Chapman) 13 Jun 1866 - 2 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: tombstone reads Ella C. Reid; Daughter of Stanford & Drucilla Ann (Horn)
Chapman; married 29 Oct 1890 Herschel V. Reid 19 Jul 1869 - 3 Jan 1943]
Mrs. Matilda Ellen Reid, 102, Lake Charles, La., died at 1 p.m. Friday in a Lake
Charles nursing home after a lingering illness. Mrs. Reid, with her husband, the late
Herschel Reid, had operated a general store in Ozark from 1893 to 1932. Upon his
retirement, they moved to Springfield where he died 10 years later. She has been a
resident of Lake Charles since his death. Mrs. Reid was a member of the Christian
Church. Surviving are a son, H. V., Carbondale, Ill.; and two daughters, Mrs. Clay Jones
and Mrs. Elizabeth R. Adams, both of Lake Charles, Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in Gorman-Scharpt Chapel in Springfield with Dr. William R. Gibble
officiating. Burial was in Rosehill Cemetery, Billings.
Reid, Richard Verl 27 Jul 1947 - 17 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Joe & Theora Reid]
Richard Verl Reid, 41, of Springfield, at 1:48 a.m. June 17 at St. John's Regional
Health Center from injuries he received in an automobile accident. Services for Mr. Reid
were held June 19 at the Klingner Chapel with Rev. Ken Mathes officiating. Burial was
in Eastlawn Cemetery. Mr. Reid was a truck driver and a member of the Boulevard
Baptist Church. He is survived by his parents, Joe and Theora Reid; three sons, Gary,
Jeffrey, and Bryan, all of Springfield; two brothers, Ronald, Strafford, and Fred, Ozark;
two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews.
Rein, Jean Esther (Roloff) 16 Jan 1977 - 7 Mar 2004 SN-L 9 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Helen Roloff]
Jean Esther (Roloff) Rein, 77, Ozark, Mo., left this life on March 7, 2004, at 6:47
p.m. in her home. She was born January 16, 1927, in Wausau, Wisc., to Roy and Helen
Roloff, who preceded her in death. Jean worked as a payroll clerk for Equipto in Aurora,
Ill. After retiring, she moved to the Ozarks and worked as a door greeter in the Walmart
in Nixa. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christy. Jean is survived by one
daughter, Sherry Clark and Dennis Ryser, Ozark, Mo.; three sons, Terry and Sue Rein,
Stettin, Wisc., Randy and Marge Rein, Mosinee, Wisc., and Rodney and Kathy Rein, Rib
Mountain, Wisc.; a granddaughter, Tammy and Bruce Cantrell, Springfield, Mo.; five
additional grandchildren; two great-grandchildren in Wisc.; and good friends, Freddie
and Ruth Gold and children, Highlandville, Mo. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be
made in the memory of Jean Rein to Community Hospices of America. There will be a
gathering of friends and family in her home on April 3, 2004, from 2 to 5 p.m.
Reinbold, Charlie Bell (Reid)
21 Jan 1869 - 14 Dec 1952
CCR 18 Dec 1952 p8
Mrs. Charlie Bell Reinbold, 83, died at her home in Billings at 11:50 a.m. Sunday,
December 14 from injuries suffered in a fall at her home November 13, in which she
sustained a broken hip. Born in Marshfield, MO, she moved to Billings with her family
when she was a child of three years old and lived the rest of her lifetime in the Billings
community. Surviving are her husband, Frank; three daughters, Miss Alice Reinbold of
Crystal City; Mrs. Walton Jones of Monett; and Mrs. Glendon Keith of Independence,
Mo and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the

Harris Chapel in Billings with Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hill
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Ted Verfurth,
Rolland Andrews, Ted Swift, Andrew Howard, Leo Smith and Dick Watkinson.
AND
Reinbold, Charlie Bell (Reid)
21 Jan 1869 - 14 Dec 1952 CCR 8 Jan 1953 p5
Charlie Bell Reid was born January 21, 1869 in Marshfield, Missouri. When she
was eighteen months old, she moved with her family to the Billings community where
she spent the rest of a rather long life. She was married June 6, 1895 to Frank Reinbold.
To this union were born four children: Alice of Crystal City, Missouri; Frank Owen who
preceded his mother in death on February 15, 1907; Mary, Mrs. Walton D. Jones of
Monett, Missouri and Bennie, Mrs. L. G. Keith of Independence, Missouri. She was a
member of the Christian Church of Billings, having professed her faith and united with
the church soon after reaching the age of understanding and accountability. She passed
away December 14, 1952 at her home, having reached the age of 83 years, 10 months
and 23 days. She had suffered a hip fracture on November 13, but had seemed well on the
road to recovery when death came rather suddenly and unexpectedly on December 14.
She lived out a life of devotion to her family and consecration to her Christian faith that
extended over a period of more than half a century. She lived modestly, never seeking to
be spectacular in any way. Yet, to her intimate friends and to her immediate family, she
was an invaluable source of inspiration and strength. Though she closed her earthly span
of years and silently moved on, the old home is filled with sweet memories, and to her
daughters will be sacred because their mother’s sweet spirit will ever abide therein.
Besides her husband and daughters, she leaves to mourn her death two granddaughters,
Linda Ben Jones and Martha Reinhard Keith; three sisters-in-law, Miss Flora Reinbold,
Mrs. H. V. Reid and Mrs. Lyda Denny; several cousins, nieces, nephews and close
friends. Miss Flora Reinbold and Mrs. Helen Walters were with her during her last days.
One cousin, Mr. Walter Knighten brought cheer and comfort by his frequent visits.
Funeral services were held at the Harris Funeral Home in Billings at two o’clock
Wednesday afternoon, December 17, conducted by the Reverend D. S. Frazier. Interment
was made in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings.
Reinbold, Frank
25 Nov 1860 - 12 Jul 1962
CCR 19 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: Married Charlie Belle “Chalsie” Reid 21 Jan 1869 - 14 Dec 1952]
Frank Reinbold, 95, of Billings, died early Thursday morning at a Monett nursing
home. Mr. Reinbold, a salesman for Wolverine Shoe and Tanning Corporation of
Rockford, Mich. for about 30 years, retired at the age of 78. In 1959, he was honored
during the Christian County Centennial as the oldest resident in Billings. Survivors
include three daughters, Miss Alice Reinbold of the home, Mrs. Walton Jones, Monett,
and Mrs. Glendon Keith, San Jose, Calif.; two granddaughters; and a sister, Miss Flora
Reinbold, Medford, Ind. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Harris
Funeral Chapel in Billings with the Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Reinert, Emma (Arnold) 1878 - 31 Dec 1959
CCR 7 Jan 1960 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Reinert, 81, who died Dec. 31 at her farm home
east of Billings, were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed

Church at Billings with Rev. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A native of Germany, she came to
this country at the age of six years. She was a member of St. Peter’s Church, and the
widow of the late Henry Reinert. Survivors include one daughter, Miss Louise Reinert of
the home, one son, Oscar Robert Reinert of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Van Hull of
Pittsburg, Kan. and Mrs. Agnes Schaumann of Billings and one brother, Oscar Arnold of
Billings.
Reinert, Henry 3 Apr 1874 - 26 Feb 1948 CCR 4 Mar 1948
[Note: married Emma Arnold 1878 - 31 Dec 1959]
Henry Reinert was born April 3, 1874, in Hanover, Germany, and departed this
life February 26, 1948 at the age of 73 years at his home near Billings. He was married to
Emma Arnold in January, 1900. To this union were born two daughters and one son. One
daughter preceded him in death in infancy. Survivors are his wife, Emma; his daughter,
Louise, both of the home, and his son, Oscar of Billings; three grandchildren; two or
three sisters and nephews and nieces in Germany; also four nephews, Otto, Ernest, Ed
and Warnie Rohlmann all of Billings. He was a resident of this community about 50
years. He was a farmer and had been connected with the Farmers Mutual Insurance
Company, serving as treasurer for many years. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock
Sunday afternoon at St. Peter’s Evangelical church conducted by Rev. R.G.A. Bareis.
Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home.
Reinert, Hilda Marie (Salchow)
2 Nov 1913 - 19 Jun 2001
Hilda Marie Reinert, 87, Billings, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2001, in the
Christian Health Care, Republic MO. She was born November 2, 1913 in Billings, MO.,
to Robert and Louise Salchow. Hilda was confirmed at the St. Peter’s Evangelical Church
in Billings on September 27, 1925. She had been a member of Billings Christian Church
since the early ‘50s. She was married to Oscar Reinert on November 2, 1935, in the St.
Peter’s church parsonage, by Rev. Karl Baur. In addition to being a dedicated farm wife
and loving mother, she was an accomplished seamstress who loved sewing for other
people. Her parents and a sister, Marie Laney, preceded her in death. Survivors include
he husband of 65 years, Oscar, five children, Joan Mooneyham and husband, Dale,
Billings, June Reinert, Springfield, Jerry Reinert and wife, Marsha, Springdale, Ark.,
Joyce Reinert, K.C. MO., and John Reinert and wife Denise, Billings; seven grandsons;
ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, a brother, Leonard Salchow, and
a brother-in-law, Emmett Laney. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 22,
2001, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with the Rev. Micki Pulleyking officiating.
Burial will be in Smart Cemetery. No visitation is planned. The Billings chapel will be
open Thursday for friends to call. The casket will be closed at all times. Memorial
Contributions may be made to the Billings Christian Church.
Reinert, Jerry Lee 30 Sep 1944 - 25 Jun 2005 SN-L 27 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Oscar & Hilda (Salchow) Reinert; married 23 Apr 1965 Marsha
Wagemann]
Jerry Lee Reinert, 60 year old resident of Springdale, Ark., died Saturday, June
25, 2005, in a local hospital. Mr. Reinert was born September 30, 1944, in Billings, Mo.,

the son of Oscar and Hilda Salchow Reinert. He was a member of the First Presbyterian
Church of Springdale where he served as an Elder in the Church and a Chancel Choir
member. He had served in the following capacities: Past President of the Springdale
Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Board of Directors; Springdale Industrial
Commission; Springdale Housing Authority; Springdale Down Town Enhancement
Committee; Library Board; Art Center Of The Ozark Board; one of seven Hugh Means
Circle of Friends at Springdale Memorial Hospital; Vice Chairman Ozark Guidance
Foundation; was involved in Little League Baseball as Treasurer, Coach, and Umpire;
was a member of the Noon Lions Club and also received the Melvin Jones Fellow award.
Mr. Reinert came to Springdale in 1976 as Cashier for the First National Bank, where he
was promoted to Vice-President and later as Executive Vice-President; He then became
President from 1994 to 2004. Upon the purchase of the First National Bank by First
Security, he became Chief Executive Officer of the Bank. Survivors include his wife,
Marsha Wagemann Reinert of the home, whom he married April 23, 1965; three sons and
daughters-in-law, Scott and Michele Reinert of Rogers, Ark., Mark and Tina Reinert of
Springdale, Ark., and Jeff and Melanie Reinert of Springfield, Mo.; one brother, John
Reinert of Billings, Mo.; three sisters, JoAn Mooneyham of Billings, Mo., June Reinert
of Springfield, Mo., and Joyce Reinert of Kansas City, Mo.; and four grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the St. Peter's
Cemetery in Billings, Mo., with the Rev. Stewart Smith officiating, under the direction of
Memorial Funeral Home of Springdale, Ark. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m.
on Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in the First Presbyterian Church in Springdale with the
Rev. Stewart Smith officiating. Friends are invited to sign the register book at the Funeral
Home from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. today. Memorials may be made to Ozark Guidance Center
of the First Presbyterian Church of Springdale.
Reinert, Louise C. 6 Apr 1900 - 28 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Emma (Arnold) Reinert]
Services for Miss Louise Reinert, 79, Billings, were held Sunday in Meadors
Chapel with the Revs. Carl Hille and Joe Howe officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Miss Reinert died last Thursday in Tolling Hills Nursing Home, Branson,
following a long illness. Miss Reinert, al lifelong resident of the Billings area, was a
member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church. Survivors include a brothers, Oscar, Billings;
and nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Hill
Cemetery.
Reinert, Oscar J.
16 May 1907 - 5 Apr 2003
Oscar J. Reinert, 95, Billings, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2003,
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 16, 1907 in Billings,
Missouri, the son of Henry and Emma (Arnold) Reinert. He was united in marriage to
Hilda Marie Salchow on November 2, 1935, in the St. Peter's church parsonage, by Rev.
Karl Baur. A lifelong resident of Billings, Mr. Reinert served on the Billings school
board, and the MFA Exchange Board. He was also an Elder of the Billings Christian
Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda, on June 19, 2001; his parents; a
sister, Louise Reinert; and an infant sister, Helen. He is survived by five children, Joan
Mooneyham and husband Dale, Billings, June Reinert, Springfield, Jerry Reinert and

wife Marsha, Springdale, Arkansas, Joyce Reinert, Kansas City, Missouri, and John
Reinert and wife Denise, Billings; seven grandsons; eleven great-grandchildren; and three
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2003 in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev. Micki Pulleyking officiating. He will be laid
to rest beside his wife in Smart Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Billings Christian
Church, P.O. Box 350, Billings, MO 65610. Springfield News-Leader, April 6 2003.
Reiter, Joseph Ronald 18 Sep 1935 - 5 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Sep 2000
[Note: Son of Joseph J. & Marie (Burkhardt) Reiter; married 25 Aug 1957 Sarah Grace
Munyon]
Joseph Ronald Reiter died Sept. 5, 2000, in home. He was born Sept. 18, 1935, in
Chicago, IL, and moved to Camdenton, MO, in 1949. He graduated from Camdenton
High School in 1953 and played basketball for the Camdenton Tigers from `51-'53. He
graduated from SMSU in 1957, playing for the SMS Bears from `54-'57. He was on the
all-conference MIAA team in 1957. Joe married Sara Grace Munyon on August 25, 1957.
He was an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was baptized at Community Christian
Church by his father-in-law LeRoy Munyon and was an ordained elder and deacon. He
was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. He made his professional life as
an accountant. He was a long time member of Fremont Hills Country Club. Joe was
preceded in death by his grandparents Michael and Martha Reiter and Walter and Martha
Burkhardt; his parents Joseph J. Reiter and Marie Burkhardt Reiter; two step-mothers:
Julia Reiter and Marion Reiter, his uncles Al, Nick, and Chuck Reiter; beloved Uncle
Wally Burkhardt; and his father-in-law Rev. LeRoy Munyon. In addition to Sara, Joe is
survived by three sons, a daughter and their families: Walter (Wally) Reiter and Michelle.
Kyle and Layne, Missiori, KS; Byron Reiter and Louise, Lauren and Wenton, Willard,
MO; Burkhardt (R.B.) Reiter and Leah, Pittsburgh, PA; and SaraJo Murphy and Joe,
Caitlin and Seamus, Bellevue, WA. He is also survived by his sister Delores Francis and
her husband Jack, Chesterfield, MO; his sister-in-law Mildred Jaynes and her husband
Bill, Humboldt, KS; and his mother-in-law Diane Sraube, and a nephew, David Francis,
and their families. A celebration of Joe's life was held on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2000 at First
and Calvary Presbyterian Church, Springfield. Interment was at Laughlin Cemetery Lake
of the Ozarks. Memorial contributions may be sent to the First and Calvary Building
Fund, 820 E. Cherry, Springfield, MO 65806. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Reitz, Robin Sue (Mitchell) 13 Jan 1962 - 19 Dec 1999 CCH-N 29 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Bill & Nancy Mitchell; married ? Reitz]
Robin Sue Mitchell Reitz, age 37, of Ozark, died Sunday, December 19, 1999
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born January 13, 1962 in
Springfield. Robin was employed as a waitress. Survivors include: three children, Brent
Mitchell and Misty Mitchell, both of Ozark and Bradley Reitz, Orange County,
California; her mother, Nancy Smith, Ozark; her father, Bill Mitchell, Fordland; a brother
Bob Mitchell, Fordland; two sisters, Lora Johnson, Ozark, and Chris Inmon, Springfield;
a grandmother, Gertrude Compton, Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Wednesday, December 22, in Higher Vision Worship Center, Rogersville with Pastor Sue

Warner officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Reller, Rose Marie (Lea) 18 Mar 1941 - 7 Aug 2003 SN-L 11 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of ? & Nadine Lea; married Edwin Reller]
The family of Rose Marie Reller regretfully announce her passing on Aug. 7.
Rose was many things to many people. Indeed she wore many hats. To some, she was
known as a real estate broker, always championing her clients. To others she was known
as a friend, always supportive and looking out for those she knew. Mostly though, to her
family, she was known as a fighter; she loved hard, she played hard but was always soft
and gentle as a flower, Rose. Yes, that's who Rose Marie Reller was. We will love and
miss you terribly. She is survived by her husband, Edwin Reller, Nixa, MO; two
daughters, Leslie and her husband Dr. David Geary, Columbia, MO, and Cindy L. Reller,
Springfield, MO; her mother, Nadine Lea, Springfield, MO; and four grandchildren,
Corie Geary, Nicholas Geary, Anthony Campolo, and Champagne Campolo. Funeral
Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church with Father John Brath celebrant under the care of Gorman- Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from
6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Rendell, Maria (Gumb)
19 Aug 1870 - 25 Jun 1954
CCR 1 Jul 1954 p2
[note: dates from Chaffin Funeral Home record]
Funeral services for Maria Gumb Rendell, who died Friday night, June 25 at
Ozark, were held June 28 at 10:30 a.m. in the Chaffin Cemetery with the Rev. Wendell
Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Grand Island, Neb. under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home in Ozark. She was born near Callington, Cornwall, England and moved to this
country at an early age. She first lived in Pennsylvania, then in Nebraska where she
married and reared her family. She moved to Ozark in her later life. She is survived by
one son, Morris Rendell of Ozark; five daughters, Mrs. Ellen Jefferies of Ozark; Mrs.
Elsie Thomas, Mrs. Gaye Hayes and Mrs. Wilberta Eshom, all of Denver, Colo. and Mrs.
Anna Schultz of Omaha, Neb’ one sister, living in England; seven grandchildren and six
great grandchildren.
Rendell, Morris E. 11 Oct 1898 - 15 Aug 1955 CCR 25 Aug 1955 p2
Morris E. Rendell, 57, a well-known and successful farmer, died in his sleep last
Tuesday night at his farm home, two miles northeast of Ozark. He had suffered from a
heart ailment for several years, and this was the apparent cause of his death. He was born
in the family homestead in Valley County, Nebraska, and lived there until 1938 when he
purchased the farm near Ozark and located here with his mother. She preceded him in
death in 1954, and his father died in 1936. During his life in Nebraska, he was a loyal
member of the Davis Creek United Brethren Church. Morris devoted his life to the care
and welfare of his parents. He was a kind and helpful neighbor and will be deeply missed
by his family and friends. Survivors include five sister, Mrs. Ellen Jefferies of Ozark;
Mrs. Anna Shallots of Omaha, Neb. and Mrs. Essie Thomas , Mrs. Gaye Hayes and Mrs.
Wilberta Eshom, all of Denver. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 19, at 3:30 p.m.

at the Chaffin Chapel, with Rev. Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Weaver
Cemetery, north of Ozark, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
AND
Rendell, Morris E. 11 Oct 1898 - 15 Aug 1955 CCR 20 Oct 1955 p2
Proceedings of Christian County Probate Court
Estate of Morris E.. Rendell, deceased, of Ozark, Court orders sale of personal
property at private sale on petition of Administrator, Archie Jefferies. Property to be sold
consists of farm machinery, grain, a Plymouth sedan and a GMC pickup truck.
Renegar, Robert L. "Rob" 5 May 1930 - May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Frances (?) Renegar; married Karol]
Robert L. "Rob" Renegar, 58, of Ozark, died at 10:14 a.m. Monday at Cox
Medical Center South. Graveside services were held at 10:30 this morning (Thursday), at
the IOOF Cemetery, Ozark, with the Rev. L.E. Reynolds officiating. A native of
Winchester, Indiana, he was a graduate of Winchester High School, class of 1951. He
attended Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, and Purdue University. He
also attended the Spartan School of Aviation and was previously employed by Dalton
Aviation in Flint, Michigan. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.A retired draftsman, he
was formerly employed by Sho-Me Power Corporation of Marshfield and MooreWolfinbarger Engineering, Springfield. Mr. Renegar's survivors include his wife, Karol,
of the home; two sons, Scott and James Eric, of the home; two daughters, Sherri Lynn
and Tammie Anne, of the home; one sister, Mrs. Barbara "Babs" Hawkins, Winchester,
Indiana; his mother, Mrs. Frances Renegar, Winchester; and one brother, Frank Bader
Renegar, Ada, Michigan.
Renfro, Charles R. 1894 - 7 Feb 1974 OH 14 Feb 1974 p6
Nixa - Charles R. Renfro, 79, of Nixa, died last Thursday in Foster Nursing Home
in Springfield after a long illness. A resident of Nixa for 11 years, Mr. Renfro moved
here from Clever. He was a retired farmer and a former employe of Wilson company
here. He is survived by four sons, Lloyd, Antioch, Calif., Charles of San Pablo, Calif, and
Earl of Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Gott of Alameda, Calif., Mrs. Rush Kamph of
Langlois, Ore., Mrs. Lea Matthews of Portland, Ore.; 10 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in the Greenlawn Funeral Home, with
Gary Brock and Jim Amis officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Renfro, Virl L.
1896 - 11 Dec 1966 CCR 15 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: is this the Lucille Roy who married Charles Renfro in 1953?]
Mrs. Virl L. Renfro, 70. of Nixa died in the Bilyeu Nursing home here at 4:30
a.m. Sunday after an illness of a month. Mrs. Renfro was a member of the Church of
Christ. Surviving are her husband Charles; four sons, Robert, Ramona, Calif.; Curtis, San
Pablo Calif.; Lloyd, Springfield and Earl, Nixa; a half-sister, Mrs. Shirley Wolfe, Clever;
10 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today in Johnson
and Dale Church of Christ, Springfield, with Clarence Feeny officiating. Burial was in
White Chapel Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Renner, Carol Sue (Lageman)

8 Mar 1949 - 12 Jun 2001

Carol Sue Renner, 52, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born March 8, 1949, in St. Louis. In
August of 1976, she and Robert Keith Renner were married. Mrs. Renner was a member
of First Baptist Church, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph Lageman;
and a brother, Andrew. Survivors include her husband, Keith; her mother, Evelyn
Lageman; three children, Adam Kuhn and his wife Wendy, St. Louis, and Jennifer and
Eric Renner, both of Ozark; two grandsons, Caleb and Joshua; and seven brothers and
sisters, Nancy, Steven, Patty, Tony, David, Patrick and Christy. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating.
Burial will follow in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Multiple Myeloma
Research Foundation, 11 Forest Street, New Canaan, CT 06840.
Renshaw, M. Carolyn (Stratton) 7 Nov 1929 - 6 Nov 2005 SN-L 9 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Shelby & Mildred Stratton]
M. Carolyn Renshaw, age 75, Fredericktown, Mo., passed away Nov. 6, 2005, in
Parkland Health Center, Farmington, Mo. She was born Nov. 7, 1929, in Springfield,
Mo., to Shelby and Mildred Stratton. She was preceded in death by her parents and one
infant son. She is survived by her son, Matthew Renshaw and wife, Kimberly, of
Fredericktown, Mo.; two step-daughters, Judy Cothern and husband, Ray, Centerton,
Ark., and Janice Robinette and husband, Keith, Ozark, Mo.; one sister, Margaret
Sickmyre, Springfield, Mo.; two grandchildren; and four step-grandchildren. Services
will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2005, in Follis and Sons Funeral Home
with Bryan Mills officiating, with interment in Marcus Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Matthew Renshaw, Keith Robinette, Ray Cothern, James Mills, Clif Sickmyre,
and Mike Mills. Memorials may be made to The American Heart Association or research
to prevent blindness.
Rentfro, James Linton, Sr. 15 Jan 1921 - 24 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Son of Robert Byron & Eleanor (Russell) Rentfro; married 1 Jun 1970 Margaret
Draemel]
James Linton Rentfro Sr., 78, Bradleyville, MO., passed away April 24, 1999 at
9:10 p.m. in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, MO. James was born January 15,
1921, in Brownsville, Texas to Robert Byron and Eleanor Russell Rentfro. He was united
in marriage to Margaret Draemel on June 1, 1970. James served in the United States
Army Air Corp. during World War II. he was also an outstanding educator in
Brownsville, Texas until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and
Eleanor Rentfro; two sisters, Eleanor Fernandez and Laura Rentfro; two brothers, Robert
and Russell Rentfro; one grandson Patrick; and his previous wife Anna Marie Rentfro.
He is survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Margaret, of the home; five sons, Linton
F Rentfro, Springfield, J. R.. (James) Rentfro, Aurora, Robert B. Rentfro, Floresville,
Texas, August C. Rentfro, Brownsville, Texas and James L. Rentfro, Cooper City, Fl.;
three daughters Laura M. Rentfro, Springfield, Mary Eleanor Neck, Houston, Texas, and
Anna Victoria Carmean, Brownsville, Texas; one brother Daniel L. Rentfro, Brownsville,
Texas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A private family funeral service
was held at Mease-Barnes Funeral Home. Entombment will be at a later date in Comer

Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or the charity of the
donor's choice.
Reuher, Ernest W. 8 Apr 1894 - 28 Jul 1963 CCR 1 Aug 1963
[Note: married Susie Knels 9 Sep 1901 - 15 Oct 1996 who married second William
Whaples]
Ernest W. Reuher, 69, died at Sunday at his farm home six miles south of Ozark.
He lived most of his life at Glendive, Mont., before moving to Ozark in 1950 where he
was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Susie; daughter, Mrs.
Mary Fesseden, Ozark; and seven grandchildren. Memorial contributions may made to
the American Cancer Society. Funeral services were at 2:30 Wednesday in Harris Chapel.
The Revs. Donald McMillan Gerald Rushing officiated burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Reuher, Glenn Ernest
1931 - 23 Sep 1957 CCR 3 Oct 1957 p1
[Note: Son of Ernest W. & Susie (Knels) Reuher who are bur in Selmore - no stone there
for Glenn ]
Glenn Ernest Reuher, 26, of Route 1, Ozark, died Monday, September 23 at St.
John’s Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Montana, but had been in this
vicinity for the past seven years, and was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. He
was a veteran of the Korean War. Mr. Reuher is survived by his wife, Leona; a daughter,
Marleen Kay Reuher; two step-children, Rebecca Sue Jones and Billy Ray Jones; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reuher of Ozark, and one sister, Mrs. Glenn Fessenden, also
of Ozark.
Reynolds, Aletha Bell (Carter)
20 Oct 1880 - 30 Jun 1961 CCR 6 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of & Elizabeth A. (Lewis) Carter]
Funeral services for Mrs. Aletha Bell Reynolds, 80, of Spokane, who died Friday
morning, June 30, at St. John’s Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel
at Nixa with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. She was a
member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Survivors include three nieces and nine
nephews.
Reynolds, Andy Joe 30 May 1974 - 1 Jun 2000 CCH-N 14 Jun 2000
Andy Joe Reynolds, 26, of Nixa, Mo., departed this life at 1:15 a.m. Thursday,
June 1, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Andy, the son of Danny Gene
Reynolds and Kathy Ann (Leap) Saunders, was born Thursday, May 30, 1974, in
Columbia, Missouri. Andy was a graduate of Republic High School and was employed
as a machinist for Springfield Marine Company, a division of Springfield Aluminum
Company of Nixa. The "Good Things in Life" that Andy loved most were being an Uncle
to his nephew Brady, the love of family and friends, fishing, and his enjoyment of cars
and motorcycles. He was a member of the Baptist Faith and Andy was dearly loved and
will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his mother and her
husband; Kathy and Mitch Saunders, Nixa, Mo., his father and his wife, Danny and Doris
Reynolds, Conway, Mo., two brothers; Mike and his wife, Michelle, Republic, Mo., and
Danny of Ozark, Mo.; two sisters; Jennifer and her husband, Roy Smith, Fairfield,
California, and Stephanie Saunders of Nixa, Mo., a nephew; Brady Reynolds, Republic,

Mo., his grandparents; Donald and Thelma Leap, and Patsy Eldridge, all of Camdenton,
Mo., LeRay and his wife, Judy Reynolds, of Ottawa, Kansas, and a great-grandmother,
May Eidson, Camdenton, Mo. also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and
many, many friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 4, 2000, at the
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church on Highway L near Camdenton with the Reverend Verl
LeRay Reynolds officiating. Burial followed at Pleasant Grove cemetery under the care
of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa, Missouri. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday,
June 3, 2000 in the funeral home.
Reynolds, Bert S. 1894 - 7 Sep 1974 OH 12 Sep 1974 p6
OZARK - A former resident of the Forsyth and Republic communities, Bert C.
Reynolds, 80, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in a Corvina, Calif. nursing home. He was a
member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a son, Wilbert of West Corvina,
Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Marie N. Jones, New Orleans, La.; five brothers, Audrey of
Ashland, Ore., Ottis of Jefferson, Ill., Jess of Winter Haven, Fla, and Alva and Walter,
both of Akron, Ohio. Funeral arrangements were announced by Harris of Ozark.
Reynolds, Dwayne 10 May 1955 - 13 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Paul & Patsy (Calloway) Reynolds; married 29 Jun 1974 Diana Souders]
Dwayne Reynolds, 43, Chadwick, MO., passed away at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April
13, 1999, following an accident at Executive Coach Builders, Seymour, MO. Dwayne
was born May 10, 1955 in Smithville, MO., to Paul Reynolds and Patsy Calloway. He
was united to Diana Souders, June 29, 1974, in Gower, MO. Dwayne was the lead man in
construction for Executive Coach Builders where he was employed for 17 years. He also
served in the United States Air Force. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Elmer
Justice, St. Joseph. He is survived by his wife Diana; two sons, Derrick and Adam, all of
the home; and one sister, Marina Sipes, Atchison, Ks. He was a loving husband, father,
and a loyal employee. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. Funeral services
was at 1 p.m. Friday, April 16, 1999, in Ozark Assembly of God Church, Ozark, with
Rev. Jeffery Cornett officiating under the care of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery in Ozark. Visitation was Thursday, April 15, 1999,
from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Reynolds, Earl D. 14 May 1909 - 6 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note; married Elsie]
Earl D. Reynolds, 61, of Springfield, died at 11:55 p.m. Saturday at the home of a
brother in Nixa following an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; two
sons, Richard Reynolds, Jefferson City and David Reynolds of the home; four daughters,
Mrs. Juanita Bryant, Springfield, Miss Donna Reynolds of the home, Mrs. Nevada
Wallace, Joplin, Mrs. Etta Reynolds, Nixa; three brothers, Arlie, Denzil and Kenneth
Reynolds, all of Nixa; 18 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Funeral services
were at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev., Gerald
Rushing officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.

Reynolds, Imogene (Rice) 17 Feb 1932 - 7 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991 & NN-E 18
Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Lena Rice; married Ken Reynolds]
Imogene Reynolds, 59, Nixa, died at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 1991, in her
home, following a short illness. She was born in Highlandville Feb. 17, 1932, the
daughter of Henry and Lena Rice. She lived throughout her life in the Ozark and Nixa
areas. She was a homemaker and member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include her
husband, Ken; two daughters, Barbara Ramsey and husband, Bill, Springfield, and Joyce
Flatt and husband, Richard, Dallas, Texas; seven grandsons; three brothers, Earl Rice,
Nixa, James Rice, Galloway, and Jerry Rice, Ozark; a sister, Allean Jones, Ozark; several
nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Services were Tuesday in the Nixa Assembly
of God Church with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Oddfellow's
Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association,
531 South Union, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Reynolds, Jacqueline 20 Sep 1977 - 20 Sep 1977 OH 6 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of John & Reynolds]
OZARK - Graveside services for Jacqueline Reynolds, infant daughter of Sgt. and
Mrs. John Reynolds were at 5:30 p.m. in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane under
direction of Adams of Ozark. The infant died at birth at an Army base hospital on the
island of Okinawa last Tuesday. In addition to the parents, she is survived by two sisters,
Sharon and Elizabeth, both of the home and her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Reynolds, Springfield
Reynolds, Leona (Cloud) 5 Jun 1865 - 22 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p3
[Note: Daughter of William Perry & Elsie G. (Monger) Cloud; married 13 Apr 1890
James C. Reynolds 28 Dec 1865 - 17 Dec 1918]
Leona Cloud Reynolds was born June 5, 1865, in Stone county, Missouri, and
passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. W.C. Steele in Crane, Missouri, on Feb. 22,
1947. She was united in marriage to J.C. Reynolds on April 13, 1890, and to this union
five sons were born. Her husband and the sons preceded her in death. She was converted
at an early age and united with the Methodist church of which she was a faithful member
throughout her lifetime. Survivors include her sister, and one brother, Walter Cloud of
Colton, Calif. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Clever Methodist
church with Rev. Fran Jaleagues of Aurora officiating. and assisted by Rev. Haney of
Clever. Burial was in Mt. Carmel cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home
of Clever.
Reynolds, Mary 11 Sep 1890 - 16 Feb 1967 CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: married William M. Reynolds 31 Aug 1880 - 11 Apr 1942]
Mrs. Mary Reynolds, 76, died at 8:25 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. She was a long-time resident of the Spokane community. She was born in
Germany and come to this country at an early age. Mrs. Reynolds was a member of Our
Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Branson. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Rita
Roberts, Spokane; two sons, William, Englewood, Colo. and Frank. LaCanada, Calif.;

and eight grandchildren. Rosary services were at 7:30 Sunday in Our Lady of the Lake
Catholic Church in Branson with the Rev. Raymond Orf officiating, Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane.
Reynolds, Mary Jane (Sullivan) 13 Feb 1925 - 31 Oct 2000 CCH-N 8 Nov 2000
Mary Jane Reynolds, age 75, of Springfield, Missouri, died on Tuesday, October
31, 2000 at St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born on February 13, 1925 in St.
Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Edna Sullivan. On August 27, 1949 she and
Frank Reynolds were married. Mary was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Bob"
Reynolds. Survivors include: Her husband Frank; five sons, John Michael Reynolds, of
San Francisco, Ca., Dr. William Reynolds and wife Julie of Springfield, Richard
Reynolds and wife Susan of Nixa, Dr. Raymond Reynolds and wife Lynne of Ozark, and
Kenneth Reynolds and wife Trisha, both of Springfield; a daughter, Mary Ann and
husband, Dr. Larder Hetherington of Clever; two daughters-in-law, Peggy Reynolds of
Spokane, and Orra Reynolds of Maryland; sixteen grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild. Mary was a good, gracious, and loving person who gave generously of
herself to her family and friends. She will be missed greatly by all who knew her. A
funeral mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Springfield on
Friday, November 3, 2000, with Father Stephen Schnieder officiating. Burial followed in
the Schupbach Cemetery in Chestnutridge.
Reynolds, Phillip S. 4 Nov 1910 - 5 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
Phillip S. Reynolds, 68, died Friday after a long illness. Survivors include a sister,
Mrs. Maxine Barber of Nixa.
Reynolds, Rick "Bear" 1 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006 SN-L 14 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of C. Les & ? (?) Reynolds; married 20 Dec 1978 Karen Kristine Curtman]
Richard Dean "Rick" "Bear" Reynolds, age 56, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday,
July 11, 2006, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born April 1, 1950, in
Springfield. He graduated from Hillcrest High School, and served his country in the U.S.
Army. On December 20, 1978, he and Karen Kristine Curtman were united in marriage.
He had been employed by Don Wessel Honda for the past 23 years, presently as Assistant
Sales Manager. Rick was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, and
a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield, where he served as Greeter.
Survivors include: The love of his life, his wife, Kristy; four children, Scott Reynolds and
wife, Jennifer, Germany, Mark Reynolds and fiancee, Nikki, Nixa, Marisa Wren and
husband, Christopher, Clever, and Mandy Metzker and husband, Zeek, Nixa; 11
grandchildren, Breanna, Samantha, Skyler, Cameron, Ashleigh, Alyson, Brennah, Luke,
Jackson, Nicholas, and Seth; his father, C. Les Reynolds and wife, Sandy, Nixa; a
brother, Mike Reynolds, Louisiana; a sister, Cindy Gardner, Nixa; his mother-in-law,
Donna Curtman, Springfield; two brothers-in-law, David Curtman, Springfield, and Jeff
Curtman, Clever; a sister-in-law, Julia Woodall and husband, Dan, Battlefield; other
family members too numerous to mention; and his beloved dog, Riley Dean. He also
leaves behind a family of wonderful friends at Don Wessel Honda. He was preceded in
death by his mother, Carol (Burrows) Reynolds, an aunt, Kay Bauer, and a nephew,
Brandon Reynolds. He was the most loved son, husband, father, papa, and friend anyone

could ever ask for. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Phil Brucks officiating. Burial will follow. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. "Daddy, we love you all the muches
in the world."
AND
Reynolds, Rick "Bear" 1 Apr 1950 - 11 Jul 2006 SN-L 14 Jul 2006
On Tuesday, July 11, 2006, the Don Wessel Honda "family" lost one of our own,
Rick D. "Bear" Reynolds. Our sympathy extends to his wife, Kristi, his father, Les, his
children Scott, Mark, Marisa and Mandy, and his grandchildren. He loved you all so
much! Our sympathy also goes out to all who knew him as a loyal and trusted employee
and friend during his 23 year career at Don Wessel Honda. His reputation as a worldclass car salesman was only eclipsed by the integrity with which he did his job. His
customers became friends and his coworkers became family. So many of you reading this
know what I mean. All of us at Don Wessel Honda are so proud of our association with
Rick. Our business and our lives are better because of it. He truly loved his job. Our sides
split from laughing at his stories. We had to create a "Salesman of the Year" award as he
repeatedly was recognized for "Salesman of the Month". We watched him nurture and
raise a family. Beyond everything, he shared with us a life of fullness, passion and faith.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 16, and services are 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Mo. We'll miss you, "Bear"! That's It. The Employees,
Customers and Family of Don Wessel Honda
Reynolds, Robert James “Officer Bob” 28 May 1952 - 17 May 1994 OH 1 Jun 1994
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Jane (Sullivan) Reynolds; married Peggy Sue]
Robert James “Bob” Reynolds, 41, Spokane, died Tuesday, May 17, 1994. He
was born May 28, 1952 in Washington, D.C. and was the son of Frank and Mary Jane
Sullivan Reynolds. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a graduate of Drury
College. Known as Officer Bob, he served as a Springfield Police Officer for 18 years.
He was past president of the Springfield Police Officers’ Association and Christian
County Softball Association. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue; two daughters,
Kristie and Lisa; his parents, Frank and Mary Jane Reynolds, Springfield, five brothers,
Michael Reynolds, Columbia, Maryland, Bill Reynolds, Roeland Park, Kan., Richard
Reynolds, Nixa, Ray Reynolds, Ozark, and Kenneth Reynolds, Brookline; a sister, Mary
Ann Hetherington, Nixa. Funeral Mass was Friday in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church, Ozark, with Father John Brath officiating. Burial with Police Honor Guard
provided by Springfield Police Department was in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane.
Reynolds, William J. "Bill" 16 Mar 1914 - 15 Feb 2006 SN-L 17 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Charles & Allie (Morrow) Reynolds; married 16 Oct 1940 Alice Pauline
Carter]
William J. "Bill" Reynolds, Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 9:58 a.m.
Wednesday, February 15th at Cox South hospital following a long illness. With him at
the time of death was his best friend and grandson, Mike. Bill was born March 16, 1914,
in Springfield, the youngest of five children born to Charles and Allie (Morrow)
Reynolds. Bill loved his family and friends, quail hunting, golf and work. He retired from
Foremost dairy in 1974 after 36 years of service. Bill, known as Gramps to everyone,

loved to work and after retirement enjoyed gardening, mowing lawns and anything to
keep busy, and continued until his health started to fail in the late 90s. Bill was proud of
his service in the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) from 1933-1935 in Brownbranch,
Mo., and the National Guard from 1935-1939. In the summer of 1940, Bill met the love
of his life, Alice Pauline Carter. They were married October 16, 1940, in Ozark, Mo., and
enjoyed 57 years of marriage before Pauline's death in 1997. Bill is survived by one son,
William "Bill" C. Reynolds and wife, Jackie; grandson, Mike and wife, Lisa;
granddaughter, Pamela and husband, Jeff Sharp; great grandchildren, Christopher
Reynolds, Amy and Nick Sharp, and Cody and Kyle Turner, all of Springfield. The
family wishes to thank Debby Dillon and Vesta Miller for their kindness and exceptional
care this past year; and also, the doctors and nursing staff at Cox South, floor 7 East.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Greenlawn North with Pastor Vaughan
Weatherford officiating. Visitation will follow. A private burial will be at a later time. In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation at 1510 W.
Elfindale, Springfield, MO 65807; or the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund at One Intrepid
Square, West 46th Street and 12th Ave., New York, NY 10036; or may be left at the
funeral home.
Reynolds, Wyley Wayne
1884 - 6 Sep 1957 CCR 12 Sep 1957 p6
Funeral services for Wyley Wayne Reynolds, 72, who died Friday, September 6,
at his home in Nixa were held Monday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel there with Rev. Fred Henry officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, south of
Sparta. Born near Rogersville in Webster County, he came to Christian County at the age
of 20 and had lived in Nixa since 1931. He was a member of the Assembly of God
Church at Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Etta Reynolds of the home; four sons,.
Arley Reynolds and Kenneth Reynolds, both of Nixa, Denzil Reynolds of Twin Falls,
Idaho and Earl Reynolds of Springfield, one sister, Miss Daisy Reynolds of Springfield,
two brothers, Frank Reynolds of Springfield and Barney Reynolds of Strafford, 13
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Reznicek, James B. 1896 - Sep 1974 OH 5 Sep 1974 p8
OZARK - Rosary services for James B. Reznicek, 78 of Route 2, Ozark were at
7:30 p.m. Mon., in Harris Chapel here. Funeral mass was a 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph
the Worker Catholic Church with the Rev. Phil Bucher. Burial was in Resurrection
Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Reznicek died Friday morning in Springfield MediCenter
after a two-month illness. Mr. Reznicek had been a resident of Ozark since 1956. He was
a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church and was also a member of the
Catholic Workmen. He is survived by his wife Lillian; one son, James L. of Mexico, Mo.;
three daughters, Miss Virginia Reznicek, Hartsburg, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Ann Halk,
Springfield and Mrs. Janice Ecklund, Marshfield; five brothers, George, Emil and Ernest,
all of Dodge, Neb, Adolph of North Bend, Neb. and Frank of Columbus, Neb; three
sisters, Mrs. Agnes Cech, Schuyler, Neb, Mrs. Lillian Dvorak, Shelby, Neb. and Mrs.
Anna Kempf, Grantinger, Iowa, and 11 grandchildren.
Rhea, Aden 1 Aug 1915 - 18 Jul 1957

Aden Rhea, 41, a former Nixa resident who had resided in Christian County most
of his life, died Wednesday at his home in Kansas City. He was a veteran of World War
II. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Bessie Rhea and a brother, Almus Rhea of Nixa.
Springfield Leader and Press, July 19 1957.
AND
Rhea, Aden 1 Aug 1915 - 18 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Aden Rhea, 41 who died at his home in Kansas City were
held Sunday, July 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the Manly Cemetery. He was born Aug. 1,
1915 at Nixa and was the son of Charles and Bessie Slay Rhea. He was a veteran of
World War II and was entitled to wear the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, American
Defense Service Ribbon with one bronze star, seven overseas stars and the Philippine
Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star. Most of his life was lived in the Nixa
community. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Bessie Rhea of Nixa and one brother,
Almus Rhea of Nixa.
Rhea, Bertha L. (Palmer) 10 Jul 1879 - 27 Jul 1960
CCR 28 Jul 1960 p10
[Note: married Oliver T. Rhea 26 May 1881 - 17 Aug 1960]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Rhea, 81, Ozark, who died at St. John’s
Hospital,. Wednesday will be held at 2 p. m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home with Rev.
William White officiating. Burial will be in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Before moving
to Ozark a year ago, Mrs. Rhea had lived in the Ponce de Leon community since early
childhood. She is survived by her husband, Oliver; four sons, Nel of the home, Carl of
Highlandville, Ralph of Willard and Elgie of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Dalcie Rainey
and Mrs. Logie Bilyeu, both of Ozark, and Mrs. Opal Flood of Highlandville; three
brothers, one sister; four half-brothers; one half-sister; 17 grandchildren; 17 great
grandchildren.
Rhea, Bessie (Slay) 1895 - 18 Nov 1959 SN-L 19 Nov 1959
Mrs. Bessie Rhea, 64, died at her farm home west of Nixa at 1:15 p.m. yesterday
after an illness of several months. She is survived by one son, Almus, of the home, Route
1, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Sayers, 1716 West Nichols and Mrs. Treva Routh, 802
Concord; and one grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris
Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery.
AND
Rhea, Bessie (Slay) 1894 - 18 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie Wray [sic], 64, who died Nov. 18 at her home
west of Nixa, were held Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery under direction of Harris. A
native of Christian County, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles David
Rhea in 1942 and a son, Aden Rhea in 1957. Survivors include one son, Almus Rhea of
Nixa; one grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Sayers and Mrs. Treva Routh, both of
Springfield and Lloyd Brown of Brookline, Mo., who was reared in the home.
Rhea, Carl W. 6 Feb 1909 – 13 May 1997 CCH-N 17 May 1997

Carl W. Rhea, 88, Ozark, died Tuesday, May 13, 1997, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. Carl was born February 5, 1909, in Ponce De Leon, the son of Oliver T. and
Bertha Palmer Rhea. He was a U.S. Army WW II veteran. He was a self-employed
painter. In his leisure time he enjoyed fishing, especially in the James River. He is
preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers. Survivors include a brother, Elgie Rhea and his wife, Vivian, and a sister, Dalcie Rainey, all of Ozark. Funeral
services were held Friday, May 16, 1997, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial followed in the Ponce De Leon
Cemetery.
Rhea, Elgie T. 1920 - 15 May 2005 SN-L 16 May 2005
[Note: Son of Oliver T. & Bertha L. (Palmer) Rhea]
Elgie T. Rhea, 84, Ozark, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2005. Visitation is from
6 to 7 p.m. tonight in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside service will be at
2 p.m. Tuesday, in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery, with Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating.
Rhea, Frank 23 Mar 1912 - 13 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: married Irene]
Frank Rhea, 77, of Spokane, died at 3:45 a.m. June 13 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Rhea will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 16
at the Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Robert Russell and Gary Robertson
officiating. Burial will, follow in Pleasant View Cemetery, Highlandville. Visitation will
be held this evening, Thursday, June 15, from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Rhea
was a farmer for most of his life. He had served as a deacon for the Pleasant View
Southern Baptist Church, and for the past 25 years had been a deacon in the Spokane
Southern Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Irene; Spokane; two daughters, Anna
Mae Sims and Jessie Wolf, both of Highlandville; one brother, Mack Rhea, Springfield;
six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Rhea, Irene (Noe) 25 Apr 1912 - 13 Dec 1998 CCH-N 23 Dec 1998
[Note: Daughter of William Franklin & Lydia (Sanders) Noe; married 29 Oct 1930 Frank
Rhea]
Irene Rhea, 86, was born April 25, 1912, in Highlandville, to William Franklin
and Lydia (Sanders) Noe, and passed away Sunday, December 13, at Balanced Care of
Nixa. On October 29, 1930, Irene married Frank Rhea in Christian County. She was a
native of Spokane for many years. She was a member of The Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church and later, The Pleasant View Baptist Church, and at the time of her death, she
was a member of The Spokane First Baptist Church. Irene was a homemaker and also
was employed at Hagale Manufacturing and Edco Microfilming in Springfield. In earlier
years she had worked at various tomato canning factories. She enjoyed walking,
crocheting and knitting in her spare time. She was preceded in death by her parents,
seven brothers and four sisters. Funeral Services was Wednesday, December 16 at 2 p.m.
at The Spokane First Baptist Church. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery near
Highlandville. Under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation
was Tuesday, December 15 7-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial Contributions can be
made to The Lottie Moon Offering in care of The Spokane First Baptist Church.

Rhea, James Edward “Ed” 27 Dec 1895 - 10 Feb 1966
CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William S. & Sarah Jane (Simpson) Rhea; married Grace Tennis 16 Mar
1902 - 7 Jun 1974]
James Edward “Ed” Rhea, 70, Nixa died at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10 in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield after a five-week illness. A lifelong resident of the Nixa
community, Mr. Rhea was a member of the Calvary Bible Church here and sold washing
machines in this locality for 25 years. Surviving are his wife, Grace; a daughter, Mrs.
Max White, Nixa; a son, Olis, Route 8, Springfield; five grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev.
Joseph Fahl officiated, and burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa.
Rhea, Lowell 11 Jul 1906 - 23 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
[Note: Spelling from tombstone differs from that in Obit]
Lowell Rhey, 63, of Ponce de Leon, died at 10:15 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Rhey was a lifelong resident of Ponce
de Leon. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Ruby Miner of Strafford, Mrs. Hester Sims
of Concord, Calif. and Mrs. Mabel Debler of Denver, Colo. and one brother, Jack of
Ponce de Leon. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark
Rhea, Martha Ann “Dolly” (Stockstill) 1870 - 16 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
[Note: married Lewis N. Rhea 1876 - 1956]
Martha Ann Rhea known to her friends as “Dolly” died in her home in Strafford,
Mo, Wednesday morning. She had moved to Strafford four years ago from Ponce de
Leon, MO, where she had spent most of her life. She had been in poor health for several
years. She was a member of the Methodist church. Survivors include the husband, Louis
M. Rhea of the home; two sons, Jack and Lowell, both of Ponce de Leon; three
daughters, Mrs. Ruby Milner and Mrs. Mable Fry of Strafford and Mrs. Howard Sims of
Richmond, Ca; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Flood of Springfield and Mrs. Lula Curbow of
Hurley; one brother, Willie Stockstill of Springfield and four grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted Friday at 2 pm in the Ponce de Leon Union church with the Rev.
S.D. Frazier officiating. Burial was made in the Ponce de Leon cemetery under the
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Rhea, Neal F. 11 Aug 1917 - 8 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Oliver Theodore & Bertha (Palmer) Rhea]
Neal F. Rhea, 70, of Ozark, died at 3:14 p.m. Jan. 8 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Rhea were held Monday at the Harris Chapel, with
the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Born in
Ponce de Leon, Mr. Rhea had lived in the Ponce de Leon and Ozarks areas most of his
life. He was a longtime employee of the Christian County Gas Company. Mr. Rhea is
survived by a sister, Dalcie Rainey, of Ozark; three brothers, Ralph Rhea, of Willard;
Carl Rhea, of Highlandville; and Elgie Rhea, of Ozark; and several nieces and nephews.
Rhea, Olis Lee 9 Sep 1920 - 3 Apr 1972 CCR 6 Apr 1972 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Grace Rhea; married Inez]

Olis Lee Rhea, 51, of Springfield, died at 11:15 p.m. Monday at St. John’s
Hospital after a long illness. He had a heart condition, Mr. Rhea, owner and operator of a
Dari-Dandi, was a veteran of World War II and holder of a Bronze Star awarded in 1944.
He was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Inez, of the
home; a son, Richard Rhea of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Kala Pettit and Mrs.
Darcia Cope, both of Springfield, and Miss Marla Rhea of the home; his mother, Mrs.
Grace Rhea of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Ineze White of Nixa and two grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 11 a.m. today, Thursday in South Haven Baptist Church with the Rev.
Bill Riley officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery under direction of GormanScharpt-Abbott.
Rhea, Oliver T. 26 May 1881 - 17 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
Funeral services for Oliver T. Rhea, 70 of Ozark who died Wednesday morning in
St. John’s Hospital, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Chaffin Chapel with Rev. James
Ellingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Mr. Rhea had lived
most of his life in the Ponce de Leon community, moving to Ozark a year ago. He was a
member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. He is survived by four sons, Carl Rhea of
Highlandville, Elzie Rhea and Neal Rhea of Ozark and Ralph Rhea of Willard; three
daughters, Mrs. Logie Bilyeu and Mrs. Dalcie Rainey of Ozark and Mrs. Opal Flood of
Highlandville; 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Flood,
Springfield
Rhea, Sidney M.
1879 - 3 Jun 1960
CCR 9 Jun 1960 p5
Funeral services for Sidney M. Rhea, 80 who lived five miles west of
Highlandville and whose death occurred June 3, were in a Springfield Hospital, were held
Sunday, June 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis
officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. A native of the Ponce de Leon community, he was a member of the Pleasant
View Church for 52 years and served as a deacon for much of that time. Survivors
include one daughter, Mrs. Nettie Rothermel of the home; two sons, Frank S. Rhea of
Highlandville and J. M. Rhea of Springfield; four grandchildren and six great
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Flood of Springfield and one brother, G. T. Rhea of
Ozark.
Rhea, Wayne 19 Sep 1933 - 30 Sep 2003 SN-L 3 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Ralph & Merle Rhea; married 1955 Clella]
Wayne Rhea, 70, of Willard, passed away Sept. 30, 2003, in his home. Mr. Rhea
was born Sept. 19, 1933, in Highlandville, Mo., to Ralph and Merle Rhea. Mr. Rhea was
an Army veteran, a farmer and a retired feed mill operator. He previously coached
baseball and softball. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Brookline where he
served as a deacon and was a children's Sunday school teacher. Survivors include his
wife of 48 years, Clella of the home; four children, Barton Rhea and wife Vicki of Tulsa,
Barry Rhea and wife Teresa of Springfield, Melody Sanders and husband Joel of
Springfield, and Melissa Taylor and husband Brian of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; six
grandchildren, Clint and wife Melissa, Cassie, Rodney, Riley, Caleb and Gatlin; sister

Arlene Maberry and husband Calvin; three brothers, Eldon Rhea and wife Ruth Ann,
Gale Rhea and wife Nancy, all of Willard, and Donnie Rhea and wife Mary Jo of
Springfield; and uncle Elgie Rhea and wife Vivian of Ozark, aunt Jean Martin and
husband Elza of Springfield, and aunt Berta Bolin of Willard. Funeral services will be at
11 a.m. today at First Baptist Church of Brookline with burial in Clear Creek Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Brookline Church Building Fund.
Springfield News-Leader, October 2, 2003. Contributed by Jean Martin.
Rhoades, Charles Edward, Jr. 19 May 1935 - 31 Oct 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of Ted & Nina Marie (Perkins) Rhoades; married 21 Apr 1981 Beverly]
Charles Edward Rhoades, Jr., 64, passed away Sunday, October 31, 1999 at 5:05
a.m. in his home. Charles was born May 19, 1935 in Weston, WV to Ted and Nina Marie
Perkins Rhoades. On April 21, 1981 he was united in marriage to his wife Beverly in St.
Paul, MN. After graduating high school he attended New Tribes Institute Bible College.
Charles was a businessman and former owner of Sparta Conoco Station and Road Runner
car lot. He was an active member of Dawning Light Fellowship, Oldfield. Charles
exhibited a distinctive comedian personality and enjoyed making people laugh. He also
received pleasure attending Christian fellowship meetings and car races. He is survived
by his wife Beverly Rhoades of the home; mother Nina Marie Rhoades, Sellinsgrove,
PN; seven children, ten grandchildren and one great-granddaughter Cheryl McGaha and
son Ryan McGaha, Tulsa, OK; Kenny Rhoades and wife Lou and children Kenneth Jr.,
David and Dawn Rhoades, Augusta and daughter Prienna Justice and Randy Johnson, St.
Paul, MN; Charles Rhoades III, Moose Lake, MN; James Rhoades and wife Sandy and
daughter Crystal Rhoades, Norfolk, VA; Cathy Cameron and husband Charles and sons
Christian and Tobias Cameron, Mira, AR; Karen Chafen and son Bryce Chafen, Tulsa,
OK; Sheila Rhoades, Springfield, MO; two step-children, and two step-granddaughters
Brenda Gnetz and husband Jacques Belenger and daughters Briana and Isabelle Belenger,
Petaluma, CA; Rhonda Lease and husband Troy, Cicero, IN: one brother Fred Rhoades
and wife Joyce and daughters Candice, Pamela, Heather and Heidi, Sellinsgrove, PN.
Charles was preceded in death by his father Ted. Memorial services was held at 2 PM.
Saturday, November 13, 1999 in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Rokus
denHartog officiating. Lunch following service at Dawning Light Ministry, 538 Boston
Rd., Oldfield, MO.
Rhoads, Ralph W. 16 Apr 1900 - Aug 1973 OH 30 Aug 1973 p9
[Note: Son of James A. & Annie Rhoads]
Nixa - Graveside services for Ralph W. Rhoads, 73, a resident of Nixa, were held
at 10 a.m. Saturday in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was under the direction of Greenlawn. Mr. Rhoads died at 10 a.m. Thursday in the
Medi-Center Nursing home after a long illness.
Rhodes, Beulah Ann (Davis) 7 Apr 1896 - 26 Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Grant & Ida Francis (Fisher) Davis; married James R.
“Jack” Rhodes 24 May 1902 - 11 Oct 1973]
NIXA - Mrs. Beulah A. Rhodes, 79, a lifelong resident of the Riverdale and
Highlandville communities, died at 3:25 p.m. Sunday at the Springfield MediCenter after

a brief illness. She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Surviving are one son,
Carl of Wichita, Kan; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Maples, Route 2, Nixa, and Mrs. Mary
Alice Harvill, Route 1, Ozark; two brothers, Benny Davis, address unknown and Neal
Davis, Marionville; three sisters, Mrs. Frona Harding, Nixa, and Mrs. Belle Moss and
Mrs. Mildred White, both of Ontario, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Beulah A. Rhodes, 79, a lifelong resident of the
Riverdale and Highlandville communities, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain
Cemetery.
Rhodes, Blanche (Allen) Bilyeu 27 Nov 1896 - 27 Nov 1963 CCR 5 Dec 1963
[Note: Daughter of Isaac & Anna Elizabeth (Bailey) Allen; married first Henry Frank
Bilyeu & buried under name Bilyeu]
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Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Rhodes, who died on her 67 birthday about
9:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Harris ambulance en route to Springfield Baptist Hospital,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial
was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Rhodes, who lived near Ozark, had suffered from a heart
condition for a number of years. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. She is
survived by her husband, Jess; a son, Verlin Bilyeu, 638 Mt. Vernon, Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Elene Lawson, Sparta, and Mrs. Cathleen Rogers, Ozark; eight
grandchildren; a brother, William Allen, Ozark; and three sisters, Mrs. Ada Dyer and
Mrs. Alma Morrisette, both of Ontario, Calif., and Mrs. Lucille King, Kansas City, Kan.
Rhodes, Charles “C.R.” 13 Jul 1931 - 14 Apr 2003
Charles “C.R.” Rhodes, age 71 of Ozark, passed away Monday, April 14, 2003 in
his home. He was born July 13 1931 in Ozark, the son of Charles Ralph and Ida Florence
(Kessinger) Rhodes. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On
May 28, 1954, he and Janiss Kerr were married. C. R. was a piano tuner/technician in this
area for forty years. He was a member of the Ridgecrest Baptist Church. Survivors
include: two children and their spouses, Terri and Ed Merritt, Ozark and John and Gail
Rhodes, Ozark; four grandchildren, Stacy Jackson and husband Rocky, Nixa, Tina
Merritt, Annie Rhodes, and Josh Rhodes, all of Ozark. His wife, Janiss, preceded him in
death in 1994, as well as his parents and brother, Harold. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m., Thursday, April 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, April 16,
2003.
Rhodes, Charles Ralph 22 Mar 1895 - 30 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
[Note: Son of James A. & Anna E. (Bilyeu) Rhodes; married Ida Florence Kessinger 31
Mar 1899 - 27 Sep 1975]
Services for Ralph Rhodes, 84, Ozark were held June 2 on Adams Chapel with
the Revs. Howard Blevins and L. H. Henry officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery
south of Ozark. Mr. Rhodes died May 30 in the Northside Nursing Home after a short
illness. He was a retired farmer and stockman, a member of Selmore Baptist Church, a
former chairman of the Republican Party in Christian County, and a World War I veteran.
Survivors include two sons, Harold, Mineola, N. Y. and Charles R., Jr., Ozark; one

brother, J. R., “Doc:. Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Kate Wimmer and Mrs. Cora Collins,
both of Ozark; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
AND
Rhodes, Charles Ralph 22 Mar 1895 - 30 May 1979 OH 14 Jun 1979 pB9
We want to thank everyone for the food, flowers, prayers, cards and many acts of
kindness shown us at the death of our loved one. May God richly bless all of you. The
Ralph Rhodes family.
Rhodes, Columbus L. 1853 - Oct 1948 CCR 14 Oct 1948
[Note: married Aug 1874 Sarah Elizabeth Bishop 6 Oct 1855 - 5 Aug 1912; married
Frances Little who died 1946]
C.L. Rhodes, 95, died Monday, Oct. 4, at his home in Springfield after several
months of illness. In 1886, when he first moved to Missouri from Georgia, Mr. Rhodes
settled in Christian County and operated a store and produce business in Billings. In 1889
he moved to Springfield. In 1874 he was married to Miss Sarah Bishop at Blairsville,
Ga., who passed away in 1910. He was later married to Miss Frances Little of Aurora,
who died two years ago. Survivors are three sons: Spence, Jim, and Ernest, and a brother,
W.N., all of Springfield; two sisters, Nancy of Corning, Ohio, and Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth
Freeman of Logan, Mo., 25 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren, and four greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon with burial in the
Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri.
Rhodes, Emma A. (Jacobson) 11 Mar 1886 - 5 Dec 1971 CCR 9 Dec 1971 p8
Mrs. Emma A. Rhodes, 85, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Florence Call, Billings, with whom she had lived for five years. Mrs. Rhodes was a
native of Racine, Wis. In 1911 she moved to Custer, Mont., and she came to Missouri in
1915. She had lived in the Highlandville and Chesapeake communities most of her life.
Mrs. Rhodes was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Springfield.
Additional survivors are another daughter, Mrs. Mae Johnson, Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons,
Ivan, Portland, Ore., and Gordon, Hutchinson, Minn.; two step-sons, Jack, Route 1,
Ozark, and Bill, Aurora; a step-daughter, Mrs. Vesty Blevins, Clever; a brother, Albert
Jacobson, Long Beach, Calif.; and a sister, Mrs. Laura Haas, Racine, Wis. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 5, 1971 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Rhodes, Eugene Grant 28 Oct 1925 - 12 Jul 1969 CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of James R. “Jack” & Beulah Ann Rhodes; married Iris]
Memorial services for Eugene Grant Rhodes, 41, formerly of Highlandville, will
be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Fay Harding
officiating., Mr. Rhodes died at 1:30 p.m. July 12 in his home in Kansas City after a long
illness. His body will be donated to medical research. He is survived by his wife, Iris; two
sons, Jackie, f the home and Jimmie, of Clay Center, Kan.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack
Rhodes, Ozark; one brother, Carl of Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Maples, Nixa
and Mrs. Mary Sportsman, Highlandville and two grandchildren.

Rhodes, Florence (Hedgpeth) 9 Apr 1912 - 19 Dec 1999 CCH-N 5 Jan 2000
[Note: Daughter of James & Nora (Shelton) Hedgpeth; married Oliver Rhodes]
Florence Hedgpeth Rhodes passed away at 3:15 a.m. on December 19, 1999 at St.
Johns Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Oliver Rhodes. She was also
preceded in death by her parents James and Nora Shelton Hedgpeth, a sister Mae
Hedgpeth McConnell and husband Chester McConnell, and brothers Ray Hedgpeth and
wife Estia Jones Hedgpeth, Roy Hedgpeth and wife Iva McConnell Hedgpeth, Archie
Hedgpeth and wife Imogene Horn Hedgpeth, Willie Hedgpeth and wife Bessie
Willoughby Hedgpeth, Leonard Hedgpeth and wife Mildred Bolin Hedgpeth, and a
nephew Ward (Cotton) Hedgpeth. Florence is survived by her son Larry Rhodes and wife
Carolyn Marshall Rhodes, and three grandchildren Dusty Rhodes, Julia Ann Rhodes and
Melissa Rhodes. Florence Hedgpeth Rhodes was born April 9, 1912 at Nixa, Mo. She
attended Nixa High School and was in Nixa Schools first 12th Year Graduating Class.
Her grandparents were among Christian County's earliest settlers homesteading in the
Nixa area in 1848. Her father was a founder and Co-Owner of the Bank of Nixa, which
was Nixa's first bank. Her families first car an overland touring car was the first
automobile in the Nixa area. The Hedgpeth family home was the first home in the Nixa
area with indoor plumbing. The old Hedgpeth family home is still standing today and is
in use today as The Enchanted Cottage Gift Shop at Hwy 160 and Hwy 14 in Nixa.
Florence Hedgpeth Rhodes was a member of the South Street Christian Church and had
been active in her Church Circle. She was interested in family genealogy and had written
several family history narratives for the new Christian County History Book published in
1999. Private visitation and private graveside services under direction of Green Lawn
South with the assistance of Carl Radford from South Street Christian Church were held
at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 23, 1999 and burial was in the Rhodes Family Cemetery in
Springfield.
Rhodes, Genera Estelle “Gerri” (Gray) Holbrook 1 Sep 1909 - 25 Jan 1988 OH 4 Feb
1988 p6
[Note: married first ? Holbrook; married second ? Rhodes; this is strange - SSDI gives
her death date as May 1987]
Genera “Jerri” Estelle Rhodes, 78, of Springfield died at 3:30 p.m. January 25 at
St. John’s Regional Hospital in Springfield, Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Formerly of Eudora, Mrs. Rhodes had lived in Springfield the past thirty years. She was a
former employee of Producers Produce Company. Her survivors include two sons, Don
Holbrook of Clever and Bud Holbrook of Spiro, Okla.; a daughter, Linda Worley of
Kimberling City; a step-daughter, Joyce Moore of Aldrich; a brother, Herschel Gray of
Brookline; 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Heart Association.
Rhodes, George Banford 1 Mar 1876 - 20 Oct 1952 CCR 30 Oct 1952 p 15
George Banford Rhodes, 74, of the Mentor community was born March 1, 1876
in Cass County, Missouri and died at his home October 20, 1952. He was united in
marriage to Minnie Young in Ocie, Missouri in 1899 and to this union four children were
born. A daughter, Mrs. Elsie Taber, preceded him in death. He was converted at an early

age and was a member of the Salem General Baptist Church at the time of his death.
Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Flossie Robirds of Modesto, Calif; two sons,
Maynard of Rogersville and Willard of Modesto, Calif.; two brothers, one sister, nine
children, seven great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the Salem Church near Ocie with Rev. Ledbetter in charge. Burial
was made in the Rhodes Cemetery there under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Rhodes, Ida (Kessinger) 31 Mar 1899 - 27 Sep 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p7
The family of Ida Rhodes wished to express our deep appreciation and thanks for
the many prayers, flowers and food sent to us at the death of our beloved wife and
mother. May God bless all of you is my prayer. Ralph Rhodes. Mr. and Mrs. C. R.
Rhodes and family Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rhodes and family.
Rhodes, James A. 20 Jun 1864 - 30 Jun 1951 CCR 5 Jul 1951
[Note: married Sarah E. 24 Apr 1860 - 20 Dec 1949]
James A. Rhodes, 87, a retired farmer of Christian county died Saturday, June 30,
in a Springfield rest home. Before moving to the rest home about eight months ago, Mr.
Rhodes had lived in the Nixa and Highlandville communities. For several years, he lived
with a granddaughter, Mrs. Lee Blevins of route 1 Ozark. He is survived by a son, R. L.
of Greenwood, MO; a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Rivers of Billings, MT; a brother, Tarp, of
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Lizzie Castain of Willard; eight grandchildren; 20 greatgrandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in
the Riverdale Baptist church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
Jones cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Rhodes, Janiss R. (Kerr) 3 Dec. 1935 - 15 May 1994 OH 18 May 1994
[Note: Daughter of Emmett & Ruth Kerr; married 28 May 1954 Charles R. Rhodes 13 Jul
1931 - 14 Apr 2003]
Janiss R. Rhodes, 58, Ozark, died Sunday, May 15, 1994 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. She was born Dec. 3, 1935 and was the daughter of Emmett and Ruth
Kerr. She lived throughout her life in Ozark. On May 28, 1954, she was united in
marriage to C.R. Rhodes. She was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. She was also a
member of Modern Seekers Club, and founder of Republican Women’s Club in Christian
County. She enjoyed singing for many local events and at church. She is preceded in
death by her mother. Survivors include her husband, C.R. Rhodes; two children and their
spouses, Terri and Ed Merritt, and John and Ianna Rhodes; all of Ozark; three
grandchildren, Stacy and Tina Merritt and Annie Rhodes; her father, Emmett Kerr, and
his wife, Viola, Springfield; a brother, Kim Kerr, and his wife, Carol, Joplin; a sister,
Susan Miller, Springfield; and an aunt, Irene Reed, Ozark. Funeral services were
Tuesday, May 17, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer McCully and the Rev.
Neal Brubaugh officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Cancer Society.
Rhodes, Jess J. 20 May 1888 - 2 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4

[Note: Son of James & Anna (Bilyeu) Rhodes; married 17 Dec 1913 Maud Tennis 7
May 1893 - 25 Sep 1914]
Jess J. Rhodes, 82, died at his home here about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. A lifetime
resident of the community, he had been in ill health some time. Mr. Rhodes is survived
by two brothers, Ralph Rhodes of Ozark and James R. Rhodes, Springfield; and two
sisters, Mrs. Nora Collins and Mrs. Kate Wimmer, both of Ozark. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial
will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Rhodes, Lloyd William 1908 - 23 Mar 1961
Lloyd William Rhodes, 52, Miller, died at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday in a Monett
nursing home. Survivors include his father, R. L. Rhodes, Miller; five daughters, Mrs.
George Blevins, Mrs. Wanda Norene Rhodes, and Mrs. Linda Kay Rhodes, all of Miller,
Miss Rose Lee Rhodes and Mrs. Joan Uzeta, both of North Hollywood, Calif.; one son,
Dean, Miller; one sister, Mrs. Lela Rhodes, Mount Vernon; and two brothers, Ward,
Carthage, and Clyde, Joplin. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Morris – Leiman
Chapel with the Rev. Imogene Mosher officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 22, 1961 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Rhodes, Mollie (Frazier) Miller
27 Jan 1880 - 22 Apr 1959
Mrs. Mollie Rhodes, 79, Miller, died Wednesday night in Burge Hospital. She is
survived by her husband, R. L.; a daughter, Lela of Mt. Vernon; three sons, Lloyd of
Miller, Ward of Carthage, and Clyde of Joplin. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday in Morris-Leiman Chapel at Miller, with the Rev. Glenn Washam officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of April 22, 1959 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Rhodes, Oliver F. 31 Jan 1908 - 26 Sep 1995 CCH-N 11 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of William T, & Julia Ann Rhodes
Oliver F. Rhodes, 87, Springfield, formerly a Nixa resident, died at the Mt.
Vernon Park Care Center in Springfield, Sept. 26, 1995. The son of W.T. and Julia Ann
Rhodes, he was born in Clever, Jan. 31, 1908. He belonged to Street Christian Church of
Springfield, and had been an employee of the Frisco RR for over 50 years, prior to his
retirement. He was a member of the Frisco Club, a founding member of the Frisco RR
Baseball Team. Survived by his wife, Florence Hedgpeth Rhodes, to whom he was wed
December 31, 1934; one son and his wife, Larry and Carolyn Rhodes, Springfield; and
three grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 1995, in
Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, with Max Jenkins officiating. Greenlawn Funeral
Home, South, was in charge of arrangements.
Rhodes, Ras L. 9 Oct 1883 - 6 Nov 1967
Funeral services for R. L. Rhodes, 84, a resident of Osceola the past 15 years, will
be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa. Mr. Rhodes died of an apparent heart

attack about 12 noon Monday while a passenger in a car driven by a friend about five
miles west of Collins. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Osceola hospital.
Survivors not previously listed include 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of November 6,
1967 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Rhodes, Rolla J.
1899 - 5 Aug 1968
Funeral services for Rolla J. Rhodes, 69, of 504 South Main, who died at 6:30
a.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. today in the AyreGoodwin Chapel. The Rev. Eli Harju will officiate, with burial in Frazier Chapel
Cemetery near Clever.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Rhodes, Sarah E. (Smart) 1865 - Oct 1953 BT 5 Nov 1953
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 1 at 2 o’clock in the Klinger
Chapel in Springfield for Mrs. Sarah E. Rhodes, 88, who passed away Wednesday after a
lingering illness in her home in Springfield with the Rev. Roy Stribling officiating. Burial
was made in Greenlawn Cemetery near Springfield. Pallbearers were William H. Jones,
Max and Joe Brashears, Tom Williams, Charles Ferguson and Pete Rhodes.
Mrs.
Rhodes was born at Billings and was a longtime resident of Greene County. Survivors are
her husband, Will N. Rhodes of the home and five daughters, Mrs. May Dreier of
Billings, Mrs. Rose Jones, Mrs. Hazel Hicks and Mrs. Helen Brashears, all of Springfield
and Mrs. Pearl Gann of Route 2, Springfield.
Rhodes, Sarah Evalyn (Grant) 24 Apr 1860 - 20 Dec 1949 CCR 29 Dec 1949
[Note: married James A. Rhodes 20 Jun 1864 - 30 Jun 1951]
Mrs. Sarah Evalyn Rhodes, 89, formerly of Nixa, died Tuesday last week in a
Lebanon nursing home following a lingering illness. She had spent most of her life in the
Nixa community before ill health forced her to move to Lebanon to be with her daughter,
Mrs. Minnie Rivers, there. Survivors include her daughter, a son, R.L. Rhodes of
Centerview, a brother, Ben Grant of North Carolina, a sister, Mrs. Amanda Barnes of
California, eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and three great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Riverdale
Baptist Church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the Jones
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home. Bearers were Charles Skaggs,
Oscar Skaggs, Carl Rhodes, Orvel Lee Blevins, Walter Brown and Lee Blevins.
Rhodes, William E.
16 May 1947 - 14 Jul 2001
William E. Rhodes, 54, Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2001, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born May 16, 1947 in Jennings, Mo., the son of Joe and
Bernadine (Sheppard) Rhodes. On June 11, 1971, Bill and June Marie Merrell were
married at St. Jude’s Catholic Church. Bill was a member of St. Joseph The Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark. Mr. Rhodes was a computer support analyst for Bass Pro Shops.
He was a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus, Council # 10200, Ozark. His
parents; and a sister, Bea Cobb preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife June;

sister, Shirley Hansard, Atlanta, GA., a brother, Marvin Rhodes Sr., St. Louis, Mo.;
brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; greatnephews and cousins. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, in St. Joseph
The Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Father Paul McLaughlin officiating Burial will
follow in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph The Worker section. Parish prayers will be at 7
p.m. Monday with visitation following until 10 p.m. in the church. Visitation will also be
from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday in the church. Arrangements are under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rhodes, William T. 4 May 1870 - 15 Jan 1968
William T. Rhodes, 97, Clever, died at 9 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital. Mr. Rhodes is survived by four sons, Rass, 415 South Main, Springfield,
Howard, San Diego, Calif., Rolla, Crane, and Oliver, Route 1, Nixa; three daughters,
Mrs. Etta Bryan, Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Myrtle Wolfe, state of California, and Mrs. Reathel
Combs, Halltown; 24 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. E. L. DeVore
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel Cemetery east of here (Clever) under
direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 18 Jan 1968, in the margin.
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Rhodes, William T. 4 May 1870 - 15 Jan 1968 CCR 25 Jan 1968 p8
Funeral services for William T. Rhodes, 97, Clever, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. E. I. De Vore officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mr. Rhodes died at 9 p.m. Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital.
Rhoten, Sara Geanelle (Cogdill) 14 Sep 1921 - 22 Sep 2006 SN-L 24 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Otis & Clara Cogdill; married 10 Oct 1920 James E. "Pete" Rhoten]
Sara Geanelle Rhoten, 85, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away from this life to
her home with the Lord on September 22, 2006. Geanelle was born on September 14,
1921, in Springfield, Missouri, to Otis and Clara Cogdill. She graduated from Central
High School in 1938 and then completed an associate business degree from Springfield
Business College. On October 10, 1940, she was united in marriage to James E. "Pete"
Rhoten. To this union two daughters were born, Jacqueline A. and Susan Jill. Together
Geanell and Pete owned and operated Rhoten Oil Company for 31 years. Geanelle was a
member of Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, Missouri. She enjoyed visiting with
her many friends, growing flowers and watching the numerous birds at her feeders. Her
grandchildren were of special delight to her. Geanelle was preceded in death by her
parents; one sister, Freida Vestal; and her husband "Pete" Rhoten. She is survived by her
two daughters and their husbands, Jackie and George Hess of Clinton, Missouri, and Jill
and Billy Johnson of Rogersville, Missouri; grandchildren, Kim Julian, Doug Julian and
Kory Johnson; five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. The family
would like to express their gratitude to Geanelle's caregivers, Dee Nesbitt and Glenda
Parks, along with the caring staff at Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark, Missouri, for the
compassionate care provided. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 26,

2006, at 10:30 a.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Merkel
officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7
p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Harmony Baptist
Church Building Fund, 5105 S. State Hwy 125, Rogersville, MO 65742 and to the
Southwest Missouri Humane Society, 3161 W. Norton Rd. 65803.
Ricard, Flossie J. (Smith) 10 Mar 1897 - 5 Jun 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: Daughter of J. Ben & Emma (Forgey) Smith; married Clifford A. Ricard 10 Aug
1897 - 24 Apr 1986]
SPARTA - Services for Mrs. Flossie Ricard, 79, of Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Harris Chapel of Ozark with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery near here. Mrs. Richard died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cox Medical Center
following a long illness. She is a native of the Elm Grove community in Christian
County, residing in Sparta most of her life. She was a member of the Sparta Christian
church. She is survived by her husband, Clifford A; a son, Robert J. of Phoenix, Ariz; a
daughter, Mrs. Jorene Brenna, Chicago, Ill.; three brothers, Leon Smith, Sparta, Carl
Smith, Ozark and Ralph Smith, Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Gardner, Rogersville,
four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Rice, Anna Marie (Gammon) Wills 29 May 1914 - 9 Jan 1997 CCH-N 15 Jan 1997
[Note: Daughter of James & Anna (Bear) Gammon; married 2 Feb 1935 Verl George
Wills 20 Apr 1910 - 20 Nov 1974; married 9 Jun 1975 Evert Rice; buried under name
Wills]
Anna Marie (Wills) Rice, 82, Irwin, Mo., died at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, January 9,
1997, in Barton Memorial Hospital, Lamar. She was born May 29, 1914 in Dallas, Texas
and was the daughter of James and Anna (Bear) Gammon. In 1935 she married Verl G.
Wills who preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by her parents
and one infant brother. On June 9, 1975, she married Evert Rice. Mrs. Rice was a
homemaker and attended Irwin Community Church. Survivors include: her husband,
Evert, of the home; one son, Robert L. Wills, Springfield; one daughter, Judy A. Hurt,
Girard, Kansas; two stepsons, Clifford Rice, Kemmerer, Wyoming and Roy Rice, Tulsa,
Oklahoma; one stepdaughter, Betty Purinton, Lamar, Missouri; one brother, James
Gammon, San Francisco, Calif.; two granddaughters, two grandsons, four stepgrandsons, seven step-granddaughters, five great-grandchildren, five great-stepgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 11, 1997, in LohmeyerKonantz Funeral Chapel, Lamar, Mo., with Rev, Doug Oakes officiating. Burial was at
Pembina Cemetery, near Ozark, Mo. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association or the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.
Rice, Clarence Edward 3 May 1893 - 2 Dec 1973 OH 6 Dec 1973 p12
[Note: married Frances Lucille]
Rogersville - Clarence Edward Rice, 80 of Route 2, Rogersville, died last Sunday
at Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a retired well driller and had lived in
Rogersville most of his life. He was a member of the Mount Sinai Assembly of God
Church. Surviving are his wife, Frances Lucille; two sons, Ewvert, Springfield and
Ralph, Rogersville; one daughters, Mrs. Elline Slavens, Nevada, Tex,; two brothers,

Willis and Albert, both of Route 2, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Williams,
Springfield, and Mrs. Rosie Jewel Bench, Rogersville; 10 grandchildren and 11 great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Chapel of the Ozarks.
Rice, Claude Richard 21 Mar 1911 - 16 Jul 1968 CCR 25 Jul 1968 p1
[Note: Son of Grant & Ora E. (Venrick) Rice]
Funeral services for Claude Richard Rice, 57, Centerville, Kan. who died after
suffering an apparent heart attack while working on a highway project at Centerville at
8:30 a.m. Tuesday , was at 2 p.m. Friday, July 19 in Fairchild Chapel, Mound City, Kan.
The body was returned to Ozark for graveside services in Selmore Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Saturday, under the direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Clara;
three sons, Richard, state of Texas, Clarence, Dallas, Tex., and Tony, address unknown;
one brother, Henry Rice, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Leapha Pogue, Tarzana, Calif.; 12
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Rice, Darrell Wayne 24 Aug 1950 - 30 Jun 1993 OH 7 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of ? & Mary (?) Rice]
Darrell Wayne Rice, 42, Ozark, died Wednesday, June 30, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Aug. 24, 1950 and had lived in the Ozark area throughout his
life. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mary and J.D. Segars, Ozark; a
daughter, Jaime Rae Rice; nine brothers, Allen Stewart, Branson, Kevin Stewart, Ozark,
Corey Grider, Pocahontas, Tenn., Frank Rice, Texas, Denny Rice, Pennsylvania, Danny
Rice, Tim Rice, and Norris Rice, all of Springfield; three sisters, Rhonda Burns, Corinth,
Miss., Robin Carlin, Ozark, and Tammy Rudoph, Springfield; four stepbrothers, James
Segers, Issac Segars and Phillips Segars, all of South Bend, Ind.; and Robert Segars,
Highlandville; and nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, July 3, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Rice, Grant Orlando 6 Mar 1872 - 12 Sep 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of ? & (Butler) Rice; married Ora Halloway according to his obit, Holloway
according to Faye Tansey’s obit, or Ora E. Venrick accord to Ora’s mortuary record 25
Feb 1874 - 14 Jan 1943]
Grant O. Rice, 77, a former resident of Ozark, died Monday, Sept. 12, at the home
of a daughter, Mrs. Leapha Pogue, of Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Rice was born in Ohio,
later going to Iowa where he married Ora Halloway in 1904. Mrs. Rice died six years ago
and a daughter, May Mills, passed away in 1933. Survivors besides the daughter in Los
Angeles are Mrs. Faye Tansey of Ozark, another daughter; and two sons, Henry of Ozark
and Claude of Centerville, Kan. Funeral services and burial were at Los Angeles.
Rice, Irma Marie (White) 1923 - 25 Oct 2006 SN-L 26 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Mary Elizabeth (Hawk) White; married 4 Jul 1946 George H.
Rice 29 Jul 1924 - 12 May 1997]
Irma Marie Rice, 83, Ozark, Mo., died in her home of over 50 years at 1:30 a.m.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006. Irma was born in the rural area of Newtonia and Stark
City, Mo., to Ray and Mary Elizabeth Hawk White. Irma was united in marriage with

George H. Rice July 4, 1946. The couple moved to Ozark in 1954 where they raised their
family and lived out their lives. Irma was a long time member of the Ozark Utopia Club,
a volunteer with The St. John's Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and former Treasurer. Irma was
also active in the Ozark Christian Church and served on The Board of Directors for many
years. Irma always had many friends and especially enjoyed spending afternoons playing
bridge whenever the opportunity arose. During the last few years, she found great solace
at her special table at the Ozark Senior Center where she regularly played Bingo and took
in some of the many Branson Shows for which the Center provided transportation. She
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 51 years; and her brother, Harold
Leroy White of rural Pierce City, Mo. Irma is survived by two sons, George Ray Rice
and wife, Gayle, of Sparta, Mo., and Mark Alan Rice and wife, Terri, of Strafford, Mo.;
two granddaughters, Hilliary Beth Rice and Audrey Marquis Rice; one grandson, Riley
Martin Luke Rice; a brother, Silas Ray White and wife, Kay, of Gower, Mo.; a sister,
Grace White Donaldson and husband, Marvin, of Cottonwood, Ariz.; two nephews,
Harold Glen White of Branson, Mo., and Michael Edward Donaldson of Fairbanks,
Alaska; five nieces, Mary Lynn Livzey of Houston, Texas, Terri Gerner of Edwards,
Calif., Cheryl Beth Rogers of Gower, Mo., Robin Renee Znetko of Cottonwood, Ariz.,
and Janice Rhea Ross of Lathrop, Mo.; 12 great-nieces and nephews, two greatgrandnephews and a host of friends and relatives. A memorial service will be held at 4
p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2006, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, Mo. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Foundation.
Rice, George H. 29 Jul 1924 – 12 May 1997 CCH-N May 1997
George H. Rice, 72, of Ozark, died Monday, May 12, 1997, in Nixa Balance Care.
He was born July 29, 1924, in rural Lebanon and was the only child of George B. and
Ruth (Pearcy) Rice. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, and
was a truck driver with the 43rd Engineers Construction Battalion, Company B. He
served throughout the Southern Pacific Theater. On July 4, 1946, he married Irma White.
George managed auto body shops for Lincoln Mercury Dealerships in Springfield, Dodge
City, Kansas and Pueblo, Colorado. He also managed the Central Dodge Body Shop in
Springfield and Chevrolet Body Shop in Ozark. Before retirement he owned and operated
George’s Body Shop in Ozark for over twenty years. George loved to hunt and fish
whenever he could. Survivors include: his wife of fifty years, Irma Rice; two sons,
George R. Rice, Ozark, and Mark Rice and his wife, Tina, Springfield; two granddaughters who were the light of his life, Hillary and Audrey; an aunt, Bessie Harrill,
Lebanon; and a special cousin, Freda Moore, Lebanon. By his request his body has been
cremated. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, 1997 at 2:00 p.m. in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Larry Hubbard officiating. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Ozark Christian Church, PO. Box 293, Ozark, MO 65721.
Rice, Henry F. 13 Jul 1907 - 26 Jul 1975 OH 31 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: Son of Grant O. & Ora E. (Venrick) Rice; married 20 Nov 1926 Lena May Essick
2 Feb 1910 - 24 Nov 1976]
OZARK - Henry F. Rice, 68, Ozark, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. A longtime resident of Christian County, he had been a
trucker for 48 years in Ozark and surrounding areas, and was a member of the Assembly

of God Church in Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Lena May; four sons, James O. of
Springfield and Robert L., Earl, Jr. and Jerry F., all of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs.
Imogene Reynolds, Arlington, Tex.; and Mrs. Allean Jones, Ozark; 22 grandchildren and
6 great grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Adams Chapel here
with the Rev. A. A. Watkins officiating. Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery here.
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Rice, Henry F. 13 Jul 1907 - 26 Jul 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
We would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers, calls, visits and all acts of
kindness during the loss of our loved one. Special thanks to Rev. A. A. Watkins and
Dean, Thelma, E. Dean & Mary Adams. Mrs. Henry Rice. Mr. & Mrs. James Rice. Mr.
& Mrs. Robert Rice. Mr. & Mrs. Ken Reynolds. Mr. & Mrs. Earl J. Rice. Mr. & Mrs.
Jimmie Jones. Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Rice.
Rice, Howard D. 11 Apr 1942 - 18 Sep 1970 CCR 24 Sep 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Adern & ? (Hedrick) Rice]
Funeral services were held Sunday for Howard Douglas Rice, 28 of Galena, who
was killed when his pickup truck collided with a tractor-trailer unit at Campbell and
Greene County M early Saturday morning. Rice was an employee of Hutchens and Son
Metal, Springfield, and was a member of 65 Church near Spokane. Survivors include his
wife, Shirley; a son, Terry Rice; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adern Rice, Galena; four
brothers, Sgt. Ronnie Rice, serving in the Marine Corps in Washington, D. C., Bill Rice,
Reeds Spring, Freddie Rice, Galena, and Dale Rice, Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Linda
Smith, Galena, and Mrs. Nancy Burke, Reeds Spring; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Maud
Rice, Galena, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heddrick, Reeds Spring.
Services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the 65 Church with the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart
officiating, Burial was in the Eisenhower Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Rice, James O. 6 Feb 1928 - 30 Apr 2000 CCH-N 3 May 2000
[Note: Son of Henry & Lena (Essick) Rice; marrid 20 Mar 1954 Myrl Daugherty
Hemphill]
James O. Rice, age 72, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South. He was born February 6, 1928 in the Woods Fork area of
Christian County and was the son of Henry and Lena (Essick) Rice. He served his
country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On March 20, 1954 he and Myrl
Daugherty Hemphill were married. Mr. Rice was a carpenter and attended Crestview
Nazarene Church. Survivors include: his wife, Myrl; two sons, Jeff Rice, Springfield, and
Sanford Hemphill and his wife Ladda, Columbus, Indiana; two brothers, Earl Rice, Nixa,
and Jerry Rice, Ozark; a sister, Alice Jones, Ozark; five grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Robert Rice, and a
sister, Imogene Reynolds. A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, in
Weaver Cemetery Ozark, with Rev. Luther Paris and Rev. Daniel Arnold officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the
Myasthenia Gravis Association, Inc., Research Medical Center, 2300 E. Meyer
Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64132.

Rice, Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" 4 Oct 1944 - 5 Jul 2006 SN-L 7 Jul 2006
Joe R. "Joe Bob" Rice, 61, Nixa, passed away at 8:04 p.m. Wednesday, July 5,
2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a brief illness. Funeral services will
be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, west of
Rogersville. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 10, 2006, with
Masonic services beginning at 7 p.m. in the funeral home. The family strongly requests
memorial donations to the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Building Association, 601 St. Louis
Street, Springfield, MO 65806. Online condolences and guest book signing may also be
made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
AND
Rice, Joseph Robert "Joe Bob" 4 Oct 1944 - 5 Jul 2006 SN-L 7 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Robert W. & Mary Anne (Brown) Rice; married 11 Nov 1966 Linda K.
Jones]
Joe R. Rice, 61, Nixa, passed away at 8:04 p.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2006, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, following a brief illness. He was born October 4, 1944, in
Springfield, Missouri, the son of the late Robert W. and Mary Anne (Brown) Rice. He
was united in marriage to Linda K. Jones on November 11, 1966, in Nixa. He was a
dealer for Ward School Bus Sales for many years before retiring and becoming a
consultant for First Student Corporation. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the
First Baptist Church, Nixa. Joe Bob had a love for and was an active member of the
Masonic Fraternities. He was a member and past master of Friend Masonic Lodge No:
352, Ozark; and a member and thirty-second degree Mason of the Scottish Rite, Valley of
Joplin. But he was most active as a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple,
Springfield where he served as Potentate in 1989 and currently holds the office of
Recorder. He also held many offices in the various clubs and units within the Shrine
including: member and Past Rajah of Christian County Shrine Club; member and Past
Commander of the Legion of Honor; member and Past Director of the Royal Order of
Jesters, Court No: 73 where he was currently serving as Treasurer. He was also a member
of the Cabiri and a member of The Order of the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter No: 28,
Ozark. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and will be
greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 39 years,
Linda; two sons, Richard Rice and his special friend, Michele, Springfield; Craig Rice,
Clever; a brother, Jack T. Rice and his wife, Renee, Nixa; two granddaughters, Jasmine
Rose Rice, St. Paul, Minn.; Bethany Jael Rice, Nixa; a nephew, Brian Rice and his wife,
Michelle, Springfield; a niece, Kimberly O'Connell and her husband, Daniel, Nixa; his
father and mother-inlaw, Walt and Mary Frances Jones, Nixa; many other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2006, in J.D. Lee and
Sons Funeral Home, west of Rogersville. Burial, with military honors, will follow in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday, July 10, 2006, with Masonic services beginning at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
The family strongly requests memorial donations to the Shrine Mosque Preservation
Fund, 601 E. St. Louis Street, Springfield, 65806. Online condolences and guest book
signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Rice, Lena May (Essick) 2 Feb 1910 - 24 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p8

[Note: Daughter of William O. & Alice Rosie (Turner) Essick; married Henry Rice 13
Jul 1907 - 26 Jul 1975]
The Rice Family would like to thank all of our friends, neighbors and relatives for
their prayers, food, visits, flowers, cards and all their kindness during the illness and
death of our mother. A special thanks goes to the Ozark Church of the Nazarene and the
Fasco B. Shift for furnishing lunch at the home of Jerry Rice on the day of the funeral
and to Reverend Wilbur Blansit and the Blansit Family. May God Bless Everyone of
You. Mr. and Mrs. James Rice and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice & Family. Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Rice & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rice & Family. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth
Reynolds and Family. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie E. Jones and Family.
AND
Rice, Lena May (Essick) 2 Feb 1910 - 24 Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13
OZARK - Mrs. Lena May Rice, 66, of Ozark died at 4:10 a.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield after suffering an apparent stroke Sunday. A lifelong
resident of Ozark, she was a member of the Assembly of God at Ozark. Surviving are
four sons, James O., Springfield, Robert L., Earl, Jr. and Jerry F., all of Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Imogene Reynolds, Arlington, Tex. and Mrs. Allean Jones, Ozark; five
sisters, Mrs. Lorene Kessinger and Mrs. Flossie Roberts, both of Route 1, Ozark. Mrs.
Jessie Grider, Mrs. Iva Stoner and Mrs. Nellie Grider, all of Ozark; three brothers, Elmer
and Clyde Essick, Ozark and Carl Essick, Highlandville; 22 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Services were at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the
Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in IOOF Cemetery southeast of Ozark. The
family was at the funeral home from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. today.
Rice, Marcy Julenne 1973 - 5 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Karen (Hampton) Rice]
Marcy Julenne Rice, 17, Ozark, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 1990, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. A lifelong resident
of Ozark, she completed her junior year at Ozark High School as an honor student. She
was a cheerleader for the wrestling team and worked at McDonald's at Battlefield and
Highway 65 in Springfield. She was a member of the Ozark Assembly of God. She is
survived by her parents, Karen and Jerry Rice, Ozark; a brother, Anthony Hampton, and
his wife, Shelley, Nixa; her grandmother, Dorothy Hampton, Ozark; and aunts, uncles
and cousins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Dwayne Rice; grandparents,
Henry and Lena Rice; and her grandfather, A.L. Hampton. Services were Tuesday in
Ozark Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Oddfellow Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorials may
be made to Ozark Assembly of God Youth Department.
Rice, Mary Anne (Brown) 13 Jul 1919 - 17 Jan 2006 SN-L 19 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Arah E. (Estes) Brown; married 6 Jul 1940 Robert W.
Rice]
Mary Anne Rice, 86, Nixa, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2006,
in Sonshine Manor, Republic. She was born July 13, 1919, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,
the daughter of the late William J. and Arah E. (Estes) Brown. She was united in
marriage on July 6, 1940, to Robert W. Rice. He preceded her in death in 1983. Mary

Anne was a longtime member of the Nixa Christian Church. She was also a member of
the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 98, Ozark, where she was a Past Worthy
Matron and Past District Deputy Worthy Matron and also the Nixa Garden Club. She
enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and playing bridge. She was a loving wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother and will be missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by two sons, Joe R. Rice and wife, Linda; Jack T. Rice and wife, Renee,
all of Nixa; three grandsons, Richard Rice, Springfield; Craig Rice, Clever; Brian Rice
and wife, Michelle, Springfield; a granddaughter, Kimberly O'Connell and husband,
Daniel, Nixa; three great-granddaughters, Jasmine, Bethany and Faith; and a greatgrandson, soon to be born, Beau. The family would like to thank the staff at Sonshine
Manor in Republic and Christian Health Care Hospice for their kind and loving care of
Mary Anne. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2006, at Nixa
Christian Church, 400 Northview Street, Nixa, with Dr. Rod C. Cannedy officiating and
under direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hazelwood
Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be held 6 to 7 p.m. today, at J.D. Lee and Sons
Funeral Home, located at the corner of U.S. Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west of
Rogersville. The family has requested memorial donations be made to the Nixa Christian
Church, 400 Northview Street, Nixa, MO 65714 and/or O.E.S. Chapter No. 98, 1100
Cheyenne Road, Nixa, MO 65714. Online condolences may also be made at
www.jdleeandsons.com.
Rice, Mary Ellen “Bird” (West) 18 Nov 1882 - 15 Apr 1967
CCR 20 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Sarah Jane (Brazeal) West; married Roy B. Rice 23 Dec
1881 - 23 Nov 1936]
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Bird) Rice, 84, a lifelong Nixa resident, died at 11 p.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after several months’ illness. A member of
the Nixa Christian Church, she is survived by one son, Victor Eugene, Springfield; three
daughters, Mrs. Mary Holmes, Prairie Village, Kan., Mrs. Lavenia Wood and Mrs.
Elnora Kinser, both of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Nettie Rice, The Dalles, Ore.; and one
brother, Elmer West, Pendleton, Ore. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris
Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.
The casket was closed for services. Memorial donations may be made to the cancer
crusade. (Christian County Republican – 20 April 1967).
Rice, Myrl L. (Daugherty) Hemphill 5 May 1926 - 7 Mar 2005 SN-L 9 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Rolla O. & Elva E. (Lee) Daugherty; married James O. Rice]
Myrl L. Rice, 78, Springfield, born May 5, 1926, in Galloway, passed away
Monday, March 7, 2005, in St. John's Mercy Villa. She was a graduate of Central High
School and worked for Lily Tulip for 28 years before retiring. She was a member of
Crestview Church of the Nazarene for many years. She was preceded in death by her
husband, James O. Rice; parents, Rolla O. Daugherty and Elva E. Lee; sister, Flora Wise;
and two brothers, Jimmy and Charlie Douglas. She is survived by her sons, Sanford A.
Hemphill and wife, Kimberly L., Columbus, Ind., and Jeffrey Rice and longtime
companion Blanche Lakey, Springfield; brother, Jack Daugherty, Muskogee, Okla.;
nieces, nephews and many friends. Myrl was a beloved mother, she will be greatly
missed by all who knew her. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in

Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. No formal visitation is planned, however friends may visit
from noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be given to The American Cancer Society or Hospices of
Southwest Missouri.
AND
Rice, Myrl L. (Daugherty) Hemphill 5 May 1926 - 7 Mar 2005 SN-L 10 Mar 2005
Myrl L. Rice, 78, Springfield, born May 5, 1926, in Galloway, passed away
Monday, March 7, 2005, in St. John's Mercy Villa. Graveside services will be held at
10:30 a.m. Friday in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. No formal visitation is planned, however
friends may visit from noon to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Rice, Ora E. 1874 - 14 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
[Note: married 1893 Grant O. Rice 1872 - ?]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grant O. Rice, 68, of Ozark, were held last Friday in the
Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks, with burial in the Selmore
cemetery. A native of Illinois, she was married to Grant O. Rice at Creston, Iowa, in
1893. They moved to Missouri in 1903 where she spent the remainder of her life, with the
exception of five years in Pocahontas, Ark. She joined the Christian church in early
girlhood, later uniting with her husband in the Methodist church. Survivors include the
husband and four children, Mrs. Fay Tansey, Henry Rice and Claud Rice, all of Ozark,
and Mrs. Leapha Ewing of California. Another daughter, Mrs. Mae Mills, preceded her
mother in death. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Rice, Ronnie Carroll 29 Jun 1941 - 25 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Walter C. & Ruth (?) Rice; married Rebecca Ann
Ronnie Carroll Rice, 46, of Ozark, died at 6:15 p.m. June 25 in his home after a
six-month illness. Services for Mr. Rice will be held today (Thursday) at the Meyer and
Boehmer Funeral Home, Dayton, Ohio. Burial will be in the Miami Valley Memorial
Gardens, Centerville, Ohio. Local arrangements and visitation were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Rice was born June 29, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to
Walter C. and Ruth Rice. He was a former employee of the Northmont School System in
Englewood, Ohio, and the Bonita Springs Middle School, Bonita Springs, Florida. At the
time of his illness he was employed by the Springfield Public School System
Maintenance Department at Hillcrest High School. He attended Countryside Christian
Church, near Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C.
Rice, and by a son, Anthony Rice. Mr. Rice's survivors include his wife, Rebecca Ann, of
Ozark; one daughter, Tracy, of Ozark; one sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Herman
Vollman, of Dayton, Ohio; one nephew, Michael Vollman, of Lexington, Kentucky; and
one niece, Barbara Miller, of Dayton, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the American Cancer Society.
Rice, Walter S. 2 Nov 1907 - 15 Apr 1990 OH 19 Apr 1990
Walter S. Rice, 82, Billings, died at 2:15 a.m. Sunday, April 15, 1990 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after a long illness. He had lived in the Billings
community for 41 years and was a well-known carpenter. He is survived by his wife,
Juanita; three sons, George "Rusty," Springfield, Joe, Cape Fair, and Walter Junior, U.S.

Air Force, serving in the Philippines: three daughters, Glenda Ailene Biellier and
Geraldine Trent, ,,both of Springfield, and Wilma Mitchell, Republic; two sisters, Lottie
Cayton, Red Bluff, Calif., and Lora Houchin, Republic; 20 grandchildren; 23 greatgrandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Services were Wednesday in Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings, with the Rev. Billy Pool officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.
Richards, Alvin Arthur 17 May 1940 - 8 Feb 1996
Alvin Arthur Richards, age 87, of Springfield, died Thursday, Feb. 8 1996
in Cox Medical Center South. He was born May 17 1908 in Chicago, Illinois and
was the son of Fredrick and Mary Richards. On October 19, 1940, he was united in
marriage to Louise Barnes. He was a member of Friend Lodge #352, of Ozark, and
Daylight Masonic Lodge #678 and Crescent O.E.S. Chapter #21 both of
Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Louise; two daughters, Mary Cercy,
Independence, MO., and Helen Daniels, Liberty, Mo.: a son. Alvin Richards. Jr.
Radcliff. Kentucky; four grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchil-dren: two step-great-grandchildren: and two sisters, Mildred Cathcart,
LaPorte, Indiana, and Dorothy Wens, Chicago. Ill. Visitation was Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home. Ozark with Masonic Services following at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Richards, Daisy Marie (Carson) 10 Oct 1922 - 17 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Lonnie & Lela (Stevenson) Carson; married 24 Feb 1942 Richard S.
Richards]
Daisy Marie Carson Richards, of Nixa, a homemaker, loving wife, and mother,
went to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on the morning of Wednesday, March 17,
1999. She was born in Vandalia, Illinois, on October 10, 1922, to Lonnie and Lela
(Stevenson) Carson. Daisy married Richard S. Richards in St. Charles, Missouri, on
February 24, 1942. He survives in Nixa, Missouri. Also surviving are two sons, David L.
Richards of Snowflake, Arizona, and Donald R. Richards of Bloomington, Illinois; a
daughter, Diana K. Specht of Ozark, Missouri; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. They all hold fond memories of Daisy. Preceding her in death were her
parents and a brother, Maurice Carson. She was a charter member of Community Bible
Church of Colfax, Illinois, where she taught Sunday School and Bible Classes for over
twenty years. Most recently, Daisy was a member of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa,
Missouri. Daisy served as a volunteer in many capacities over the years including speaker
for The Golden Agers, and as a volunteer for the Bro-Menn Hospice Organization in the
bereavement follow-up program in Bloomington, Illinois. Graveside services were at
Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington, Illinois, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20 under the
direction of Kibler-Smith Memorial Home. Her husband and best friend officiated. Local
arrangements and transportation were provided by Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, Missouri.
Daisy touched the lives of many, all of whom will be rejoicing in her homecoming.
Richards, Marshall Oren 5 May 1920 – 5 Oct 2000 CCH-N 11 Oct 2000
Marshall Oren Richards, age 80, of Nixa, a retired farmer, formerly of Ava, Mo,
passed away Thursday, October 5, 2000 at 10:33 a.m. in St. John's Regional Health

Center from heart failure and diabetes. Marshall was born May 5, 1920 at Rome, Mo the
second child of Arthur F. Richards and Lois Jenkins Richards. Marshall joined the CCC
in. 1939-1940, and served in Panama from 1942-1945 during World War II. On March
21, 1942, he married Virginia Ellison at Goodhope, Missouri. To this union, one daughter
was born, Marsha Emillie in 1956. He and Virginia farmed for 32 years in Douglas
County, moving to Nixa in 1980. Marshall is survived by his loving and caring wife of 58
years, Virginia, one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Emillie and John Patochek of Nixa,
two granddaughters, Elizabeth Nicole, age 18 and Leandra Marie, age 9, of Nixa. Also
surviving are two brothers, Jack and Dick Richards of Ava, and two sisters, Pauline
Jenkins of Seymore and Helen Dobbins of Ava; an uncle, Yuell Jenkins of Selah, WA,
and a host of family and friends. Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, a brother
Bill Richards, and a nephew, Steve A. Richards. Funeral services were on Tuesday,
October 10, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with military honors followed in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Diabetes Association.
Richardson, Alonzo Franklin “Lon” 7 Aug 1875 - 15 Nov 1949 CCR 17 Nov 1949
[Note: Son of Sampson & Elizabeth Richardson; married Amanda “Mandy” Gilmore
1874 - 20 Aug 1947; First name spelling from tombstone]
Alonzo Franklin Richardson, 74, died Tuesday at his home at Oldfield. Funeral
services were held Thursday afternoon in the Oldfield school with the Rev. Roy Shipman
of Sparta officiating. Burial was in the Oldfield cemetery under direction of Harris of
Chadwick. Mr. Richardson was born August 7, 1875, in Indiana, the son of Sampson and
Elizabeth Richardson. He came to Christian county at the age of 5 and spent the rest of
his life in the Oldfield community. On July 7, 1898, he was united in marriage to Mandy
Gillmore and to this union one daughter and three sons were born. His wife and one son,
Ernie preceded him in death. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Hazel Shipman, two
sons, Lee and Willard Richardson, all of Oldfield; one sister, Mrs. Maggie Gardner of
Oldfield; one brother, George Richardson of Springdale, AR; two half-brothers, W. D.
Richardson of Oldfield and Ernest Richardson of Colorado; two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren other relatives and many friends.
Richardson, Amanda “Mandy” (Gilmore) 1874 - 20 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah (Lamb) Gilmore; married Alonzo F. “Lon”
Richardson 7 Aug 1875 - 15 Nov 1949]
Mrs. Mandy Richardson, 72, a lifelong resident of the Oldfield and Sparta
communities, died Aug. 20 at her home at Oldfield. She was the daughter of James and
Sarah Gilmore. In 1897 she was married to Lon Richardson and to this union were born
four children. One son, Earnie Richardson, preceded her in death. Surviving are the
husband, one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Shipman, two sons, Willard and Lee Richardson, all
of Oldfield; two brothers, Elmer Gilmore of Springfield and Dave Gilmore of Monticello,
Calif.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was a longtime member of the
Baptist church. Funeral services were held at Oldfield church on Thursday, Aug. 21,
conducted by Rev. Roy Shipman. Burial was in Oldfield cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.

Richardson, Betty L. (Moritzky) 3 Jul 1928 – 4 Jul 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
[Note Daughter of Floyd & Goldie (Foster) Moritzky; married 3 Jul 1928 Claude F
Richardson, Jr.]
Betty L. Richardson, 72, Nixa, Missouri, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, July
4, 2000 in her home. She was born on July 3, 1928, to Floyd and Goldie (Foster)
Moritzky. On October 11, 1946, she was united in marriage to Claude F Richardson, Jr.
Betty lived in Nixa the past twenty four years and was a housewife. She had a special
love for animals especially her dogs and enjoyed her gardening and flowers. She is
survived by two daughters Terri Hicks and husband Warren, Springfield, Missouri; Janet
Workman and husband Stanley, Republic, Missouri; a son Mike B. Richardson and wife
Belinda, Fort Scott, Kansas; three sisters-in-law, Vivian Rhea and husband Elgie, Ozark,
Missouri; Elizabeth Richardson, Strafford, Missouri; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; other relatives and many friends. A memorial service was held Friday,
July 7, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. in Danforth Cemetery under the care and direction of Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Richardson, Conley Leamon 18 Jan 1915 - 7 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: married 1936 Lelia M. Roller 2 Mar 1910 - 22 Oct 1991 who had first married in
1928 John Ingram]
Conley Leamon Richardson, 53, Rogersville, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Richardson,
who was a farmer in the Rogersville area, is survived by his wife, Lelia; a son, Jerry Lee,
Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Johns and Mrs. Doris Gibson, both of
Rogersville; a brother, James E., Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Estelle Stewart, Rogersville,
and Mrs. Eula Mae Rathbun, Springfield; four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Chapel. The Rev.
Ralph Turner officiating, and burial was in Roller Cemetery.
Richardson, Elijah 16 Aug 1900 - 13 Jun 1991 NN-E 20 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of Ephraim & Permelia Richardson; married first Diane Depew; married
second 1956 Ethel Dees 26 Jun 1921 - 6 Jul 1998]
Elijah Richardson, 90, Nixa, died Thursday, June 13, 1991, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born in the state of Kentucky Aug. 16, 1900, the son
of Ephraim and Permelia Richardson. He was a retired carpenter and member of the East
River Road Baptist Church, Fairfield, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Diane Depew Richardson; a son, Lowell Richardson; three brothers; and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Ethel Dees Richardson; two daughters, Jeanette
Barger and Doris Saylor, both of Rogersville; a son, Hansford C. Richardson, Clearwater,
Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Zella Worrell, Irvin, Ky.; and
many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel,
Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Richardson, Fannie L. (Blevins) 6 Nov 1893 - 6 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
Fannie L. Richardson, 95, of Ozark, died at 8:45 p.m. June 6 at the Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. Services for Mrs. Richardson were held June 10 in the Clinkingbeard
Funeral Chapel, Ava. Burial was in the Ava Cemetery. Mrs. Richardson, a resident of

Ozark for 30 years, was a homemaker. She is survived by four sons, Henry, Davenport,
Iowa, Lester, Ozark, Harold, Davenport, Iowa, and Ester, Ava; three daughters, Lisle
Horner, Knoxville, Tennessee, Gertrude Adams, Grand Junction, Colorado, and Louise
Johnson, Santa Barbara, California. one brother, John Blevins, Union, Arkansas; one
sister, Myrtle Campbell, Ava; 23 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Richardson, J. Willard 18 Jan 1900 - 11 Nov 1962
Willard Richardson, 62, of Oldfield, died at 11:95 p.m. Sunday at his home after a
lingering illness. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors are his wife,
Maude; one son, Teddy Wade Richardson, of the home; one brother, Lee Richardson,
Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Shipman, Oldfield. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Adams-Monger.
AND
Willard Richardson, 62, of Oldfield, died at 11:95 p.m. Sunday at his home after a
linger-ing illness. He was a lifelong resi-dent of Christian County. Survivors are his
wife, Maude; one son, Teddy Wade Richardson, of the home; one brother, Lee
Richardson, Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Shipman, Oldfield.
AND
Richardson, J. Willard 18 Jan 1900 - 11 Nov 1962
CCR 15 Nov 1962 p1
[Note. Son of Alonzo F. “Lon” and Amanda “Mandy” (Gilmore) Richardson; married
Maud Andrews]
Funeral services for Willard Richardson, 62, of Oldfield, who died at 11:45 p.m.
Sunday at his home following a lingering illness, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Oldfield Church of Christ with the Mr. Duane Bray officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger Funeral Home of Ozark.
Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Maude Richardson; one son, Teddy Wade Richardson of the home;
one brother, Lee Richardson of Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Shipman of Oldfield.
Richardson, Lee David 12 Nov 1912 - 15 Nov 1997 CCH-N 22 Nov 1997
[Note: Son of Lon & Mandy (Gilmore) Richardson; married 17 Sep 1938 Dorothy Irene
Gilley]
Lee David Richardson, age 85, of Sparta, died Saturday, November 15, 1997, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. He was born November 12, 1912, in Oldfield,
and was the son of Lon and Mandy (Gilmore) Richardson. On September 17, 1938 he
married Dorothy Irene Gilley. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Richardson
retired from Toombs and Company in Springfield in 1975. Survivors include: his wife,
Dorothy; a niece, Lorene Wallace; and a nephew, Ted Richardson. He was preceded in
death by: his parents; two brothers, Willard and Ernie Richardson; a sister, Hazel
Shipman; and two infant sons, Gary Lee, and Ricky Dane. A funeral service was
Monday, November 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles Eakins officiating.
Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery.
Richardson, Lelia Mae (Roller) 2 Mar 1910 - 22 Oct 1991 OH 31 Oct 1991
[Note: married Conley Leamon Richardson 18 Jan 1915 - 7 Mar 1968]
Lelia Mae Richardson, 81, Rogersville, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1991 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born March 2, 1910 in Christian County to

John Robert Roller and Louise Gray Roller. She was married to Conley Richardson who
preceded her in death on March 7, 1968. She played the organ at Pedelo Baptist Church
before moving and becoming a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church.
She is
survived by a son, Jerry Lee Richardson and his wife, Goldie, Oldfield; two daughters,
Geraldine Johns and her husband, Jack, Rogersville; a nd Doris Gibson and her husband,
Larry, Rogersville; a sister, Fannie Davis, Rogersville; three sisters-in-law, Eula Mae
Rathbun, Springfield, Estelle Stewart, Rogersville An Leta Richardson, Sparta; six
grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. Services
were held Saturday in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogrersville, with the Revs. Larry
Neil and Leeroy Maples officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville.
Richardson, Lisha Ann 6 Sep 1963 - 6 Sep 1963 CCR 12 Sep 1963
[Note: Daughter of Jack & ? (Essex) Richardson]
Lisha Ann Richardson, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Richardson of
Ozark, was dead at birth Friday at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Also surviving are a
brother, Marty Lee, of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lee
Richardson, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Essex, all of Ozark.
Adams-Monger of Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
Richardson, Maggie Magdalene (Reed) 11 Dec 1894 - 22 Aug 1960 CCR 25 Aug 1960
p1
[Note: Daughter of Willis & Ellen (Roller) Reed; married William James Richardson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie M. Richardson, 66, who died Monday morning,
were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Monger
Cemetery. Rev. Roy Shipman officiated. Survivors include her husband, W. J.
Richardson; two sons, James E. Richardson of Sparta and Conley Rogersville of
Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Estel Stewart of Rogersville and Eula May Rathbun of
Galloway; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Stubbs of Galloway; one brother, Lloyd Reed of
Rogersville; one grandchild and six great grandchildren.
Richardson, Maud (Andrews) 29 Jul 1903 - 4 Oct 1993 OH 6 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Margaret Jane Andrews; married Willard Richardson]
Maud Richardson, 90, Oldfield, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center, South. She was born July 29, 1903 in Douglas County, the daughter of Frank and
Margaret Jane Andrews. She lived most of her life in Oldfield. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Richardson.
Survivors include her son, Teddy Wade Richardson, Oldfield; a sister Alta McDaniel,
Springfield; nieces and nephews. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Old Boston
Cemetery.
Richardson, Ora S. 21 Mar 1904 - 31 May 1997 CCH-N 4 Jun 1997
[Note: Son of George & Ola (Thornton) Richardson; married Mary d 1973; married 11
Nov 1973 Edith Rose]
Ora S. Richardson, 93, Nixa, died Saturday, May 31, 1997, in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. The son of George and Ola (Thornton) Richardson, he was born March

21, 1904, in Oldfield. Mr. Richardson was a retired truck driver and a member of Calvary
Bible Church in Nixa He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Richardson, in
1973. He is survived by: his wife, Edith Rose, to whom he was married November 11,
1973; two daughters, Virginia Hinkley of Crescent City, California and Merrill Dean
Sherwood of Cottonwood, California; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Cecil Richardson, of Gentry Arkansas. Services will be 10:30 a.m. today, June 4,
1997, in the Calvary Bible Church of Nixa under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home, South. Burial will follow in the Ava City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Calvary Bible Church of Nixa.
Richardson, Randal William 23 Sep 1951 - 24 Sep 2001 CCH-N 10 Oct 2001
[Note: Son of Ester & Samantha Richardson; married Terry]
Randal William Richardson, 50, of Ozark, passed away Sept. 24 in his home. He
was born Sept. 23, 1951, in Kansas City, the son of Ester and Samantha Richardson.
Randy graduated from Salem High School in Salem, Ark. He served his country in the
U.S. Army. He was a carpenter and had worked in the Salem area. He had also helped to
construct Kemper Arena in Kansas City before moving to Ozark. Randy was a member
of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296. He was outdoors whenever possible and loved to hunt
and fish. He is survived by his two sons, Jesse of Ozark and Tony of Salem, Ark.; his two
sisters, Linda Miller of Knob Noster and Sherry Fuqua, Kansas City; his wife, Terry, a
niece, Samantha Williams and a nephew, Charles Williams, both of Knob Noster and
uncles and aunts including a close uncle, Pete Richardson. Preceding him in death were
his father, Ester and his mother and stepfather, Samantha and Lloyd Wiggins. A funeral
service was held Sept. 28 in Adams Funeral Home in Ozark with Dr. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery in Salem, Ark.
Richardson, Ray 1900 - 19 May 1951 CCR 24 May 1951
[Note: married Willie Caughron]
Ray Richardson, 50, of Springfield, son-in-law of the Rev. and Mrs. Worth
Caughron of Ozark, died Saturday, May 19, of a heart attack while in Kansas City on a
business trip. Survivors include his wife, Willie, and a son, Jack, of St. Louis. Funeral
services were held Tuesday and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery with Masonic Rites.
Richardson, Stanislawa 1914 - 9 Mar 1964 CCR 12 Mar 1964 p1
Mrs. Stanislawa Richardson, 49, of Springfield, a native of Poland, died at 8:05
a.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. The Richardsons are former
residents of Ozark. Survivors are her husband, Albin Richardson of the home at 2002
East Grand, three daughters, Mrs. Walter Vogel, Mannheim, Germany; Mrs. Irene
Rhodes, state of Illinois and Miss Marie Richardson of the home; and two grandchildren.
Rosary services were at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel,
Msgr V. A. Schroeger officiated. Funeral mass was at 9 a.m. this morning at St. Agnes
Cathedral and burial was in Resurrection Cemetery
Richardson, William D. “Doc” 25 Jun 1901 - 8 Jul 1973 OH 12 Jul 1973 p12
[Note: married Mary E. Anderson 20 Sep 1905 - 15 Mar 1999]

Oldfield - Funeral services for Wm. D. “Doc” Richardson, 72, lifelong resident of
Oldfield, were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Oldfield Church of Christ with Herle
Gardner officiating. Burial was in Oldfield Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Surviving are his wife, Mary E.; two sons, William E., Mountain Home, Ark. and Jack E.
of Oldfield; one brother, Ernest of the state of Utah; one half-sister, Mrs. Minnie Gardner
of Oldfield; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Richardson, William James 2 Oct 1892 - 31 Aug 1962 CCR 6 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Abraham L. & Mary (Johnson) Richardson;
Funeral services for William J. Richardson, 69, a lifelong resident of the Sparta
community who died Friday, Aug. 31 at his home were held Monday at Chaffin Funeral
Home at Ozark. Officiating were the Rev. Roy Shipman, with burial in Monger
Cemetery.
Richardson, Willie V. (Caughron) 3 Jul 1916 - 17 Oct 1990 OH 8 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of James Worth & Effie (Frazier) Caughron; married William H.
Richardson]
Willie V. (Caughron) Richardson; Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Clever and
Ozark, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 1990 in Las Vegas, after a long illness. She was born
July 3, 1916 in Clever and spent her early years in Springfield and Ozark before moving
to the Las Vegas area in 1955. She was a member of Paradise Valley Southern Baptist
Church. She is survived by a brother, Joe Caughron, Mount Vernon; four sisters, Ruth
Dodson, Lemon Grove, Calif., Grace Anderson, Ozark, Dona Johnson, San Diego, Calif.,
and Luella Baker, Springfield; and three stepchildren, Lloyd. Richardson, Springfield,
Patricia Harmon, Shaker Heights, Ohio, and William Richardson Jr., Alameda, Calif. She
was preceded in death by an infant son, Paul Edward, and her husband, William H.
Richardson. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 20, in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral
Home. Burial was in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Richesin, Max F. 22 Sep 1916 - 18 Jul 2005 SN-L 20 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Floyd & Gertrude Richesin; married 6 Aug 1939 Dorotha Hobbs]
Max F. Richesin, 88, Billings, passed away July 18, 2005, in Christian Health
Care, Republic. He was born at Elwood, Mo., the son of Floyd and Gertrude Richesin on
September 22, 1916. He was united in marriage to Dorotha Hobbs on August 6, 1939,
and to this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by two sons, James
and Johnny Richesin; and his parents. He is survived by a daughter and her husband,
Linda and Harold Storck, Lebanon; a granddaughter and her husband, Melissa and Jay
Wrinkle, Little Rock, Ark.; great grandchildren, Connor and Julia Grace; a brother, Sam
Richesin, Springfield; and sisters, Dorthy Clarke, St. Peters, Mo., and Mary Ann Irick,
Denver, Colo. Max was educated in the Springfield schools, and lettered in football at
SMS, and had graduate work at MU. Max was a veteran of World War II, a paratrooper
with the 101st airborne division, serving overseas. He was a career educator in S.W.
Missouri, retiring as a high school administrator. Max enjoyed a long retirement, being an
avid sports and Cardinal fan. He especially enjoyed his golfing in retirement as long as
his health permitted. He was a member of the Billings United Methodist Church. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,

Billings, with Pastor Derek Harmon officiating. Burial, with military honors by the
Veteran's Memorial Team, will follow in the Clear Creek Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Richey, Evelyn (McConnell) 17 Nov 1913 - 11 Oct 2006 SN-L 13 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Claude & Tona McConnell; married 1935 George Richey]
Evelyn Richey, 92, passed away Wed., Oct. 11, 2006, in the Ozark Nursing &
Care Center from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was born Nov. 17, 1913,
near Dadeville, Mo., to Claude and Tona McConnell. She was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, George; sisters, Wilma Logan and Lorene Bartling; and brother, John
McConnell. She graduated from Dadeville High School and began her teaching career in
a one-room school house near where she grew up. She was a member of Retired
Teachers. Evelyn married her high school sweetheart, George Richey, in 1935. They both
taught in Springfield, later moving to K.C. where they lived until retirement. Evelyn was
a lover of flowers, sewing crafts, and teaching children. Several of her students still live
in the area and remember her as a fun and dedicated teacher. Survivors include a niece,
Carolyn Julian and her husband Jerry, Ozark, Mo., their children, Tijuana and Keith; a
nephew, Donald Bartling, Baltimore; sister-in-law, Mary McConnell, Colorado; niece,
Barbara Firestone, Wichita; several great-nieces and nephews; and a very close cousin,
Denzel Barkley. Services will be at 10 a.m. Sat. with 9:30 visitation before the service in
Greenlawn South. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations can be
made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A.
Richey, Shirley "Woody" (Shackleford) 5 Jan 1940 - 18 May 1991 NN-E 23 May
1991
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Evelyn Shackleford; married 14 Jul 1956 George A.
Richey]
Shirley "Woody" Richey, 51, Sparta, died Saturday, May 18, 1991, in her home.
Born Jan. 5, 1940, she was the daughter of Edward and Evelyn Shackleford. On July 14,
1956, she married George A. Richey. Before moving to Sparta she had resided in
Arkansas. Survivors include her husband, George; six sisters, Mary Ann Hicks, St. Louis,
Dorothy Shackleford, Ozark, Betty Fay Landfried, Phoenix, Ariz., Barbara Juanita
Cawrse, Grandview, Ark., Carol June Whitman, Sparta, and Patricia Sue Camacho, Las
Vegas, Nev.; a brother, Mike Shackleford, Las Vegas; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were Tuesday in Berryville Cemetery, Berryville, Ark., with Brother
Joel Sanders officiating. Visitation was Monday evening in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Richmond, Eugene Edward 3 Dec 1915 - 11 May 2005 SN-L 12 May 2005
[Note: Son of George & Ethel (DeMott) Richmond; married 8 Aug 1936 Susan Alice
McLean]
Eugene Edward Richmond, age 89, of Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died at 3:50
a.m. Wednesday, May 11, 2005, in Manor Care Health Services, Springfield, Mo. He was
born December 3, 1915, in Lawrence County, and was the son of George and Ethel
(DeMott) Richmond. In 1933, he graduated from Mt. Vernon High School. His chosen
profession was always to be a farmer but he served nine months in CCC Camp during the

drought of the thirties. He and Susan Alice McLean were married August 8, 1936. Mr.
Richmond lived and worked on the farm throughout his life along with his wife. He
farmed a small place north of Hopedale three years, then moved to the John McLean farm
on the east side of the Finley for three years. He then moved to the Wisner Place located
a short mile north of the old intersection located in the center of Nixa; It was here that Ed
and Alice worked tirelessly during the war years. Ed and Alice were able to purchase the
Hamilton place in 1947, and that is where they lived until retiring from the farm life. It
was located southeast of Nixa and was only a little over a mile from the Otis McLean
farm where Ed continued his partnership until Otis sold his farm in 1966. Ed and Alice
lived at this same location until moving to Springfield, Mo., after selling their farm in
1993. Survivors include two sisters, Beatrice Rhoda Stearns and Vera Doris Overall, of
Mt. Vernon; and one brother and his spouse, Herbert George and Linda Richmond, Mt.
Vernon; four children and their spouses, Kenneth and Shirley Richmond, Tallahassee,
Fla., Ethel Mae and Merl Wilhelm, Springfield, Joe and Beverley Richmond, State
College, Penn., and Analee and Cliff Phillips, Springfield; 13 grandchildren, Cindy
Knight, Sherry Headley, Kadie Richmond, Teresa Griter, Marilyn Guernsey, Annie
Baldwin, Lori Johnson, Eric Wilhelm, Curtis Wilhelm, Tony Crowley, Susan Thayer,
Sherita Teti, and Karen Richmond; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant sister, Retha May
Richmond; and his wife of 62 years, Susan Alice McLean Richmond. A funeral service
for Mr. Richmond will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 14, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m., on Friday, May 13, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
Fair Haven Children's Home or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Richmond, Francis Willard 17 May 1916 - 25 Jan 2000 CCH-N 2 Feb 2000
Francis Willard Richmond, age 83, of Nixa, died Tuesday, January 25, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 17, 1916 in Aurora,
Illinois and was the son of Walter and Fannie Richmond. He served his country in the
U.S. Navy during World War II. Mr. Richmond retired from Caterpillar Tractor
Company and was a member of Mooseheart Lodge and Nixa VFW. Post 6758. Survivors
include: his wife, Vivian; three children and their spouses, Larry and Kathy Richmond,
Plano, Illinois, Cynthia and Don White, Montgomery, Illinois, and Charleen and Geno
Pietrobone, Hutchison, Minnesota; a daughter-in-law, Wendy Richmond, Big Rock,
Illinois; four stepchildren and their spouses, Joyce and Claude Pering, Eldorado Hills,
California, Francis and Patty Smith, Cassville, Ron and Oneida Smith, Ozark, and Gail
and Jerry Meadows, Nixa; eighteen grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; and a sister,
Fannie Migas, Florida. His first wife, Annette, died of Leukemia. A son, Glen Richmond,
and two brothers, Chuck and Jim, also preceded him in death. Funeral services were
Friday, January 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins officiating.
A graveside services was held Saturday, January 29, in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Aurora,
Illinois with Pastor Anna Leigh Hisey-Pearson officiating.
Richmond, H. E. 14 Apr 1873 - 2 Aug 1952
CCR 7 Aug 1952 p4
H. E. Richmond was born in Greene County, Missouri on April 14, 1873 and
passed away at his home north of Ozark, Missouri on August 2, 1952. Mr. Richmond had

been a farmer most of his life. On January 6, 1898, he was united in marriage to Eliza
Wommack and Mrs. Richmond preceded him in death on December 25, 1948. On May 2,
1950, he was married to Mrs. Rose Smith and is survived by her, as well as his two
children, Herschel H. Richmond of Springfield and Mrs. Mause Smith of Seymour; three
grandsons; a great grandson and a great granddaughter; three stepsons and one stepdaughter; one sister, Mrs. Rose Alexander; five brothers, Lee, John, Charley, Roy and
Chester Richmond. At the age of twenty-six, he was converted and united with the
Missionary Baptist Church and at the time of his death and was a devoted worker in the
Hopedale Baptist Church. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the
Hopedale Church by Reverend Baker and Reverend Estes with interment in the Cedar
Bluff Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Richmond, Marilyn Jean (Bussard) 25 May 1937 - 28 Dec 1990 NN-E 3 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of John Riley & Thelma (McCroskey) Bussard; married 23 Aug 1958
Kenneth Darrell Richmond]
Marilyn Jean Richmond, 53, Nixa, died at 12:12 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 1990, in
her home southeast of Nixa. She was born May 25, 1937, in Cambridge, Md., the second
of three daughters born to Thelma McCroskey and John Riley Bussard. She attended
Nixa schools and graduated in May 1955. She received a degree from Southwest
Missouri State University in May 1958. She was married to Kenneth Darrell Richmond
Aug. 23, 1958. She taught school for one and a half years. She was active as president of
Nixa PTA. She was also the Board president's wife and chauffeur to parades, ballgames,
and other school-related activities, and was instrumental in forming and supporting area
Girl Scouts. She was a member of James River Chapel Church of Christ in Nixa and was
a volunteer for Hospice of Southwest Missouri. She served as president for the Women's
Club and continued to be active in the organization. She is survived by her husband,
Kenneth D. Richmond, Nixa; five daughters, Cynthia Knight and David, Appleton City,
Sherry Headley and Ken; Montgomery, Ala., Kadie Winger and Matthew, Belleair
Beach, Fla., Teresa Richmond, Nixa, and Marilyn Richmond, Springfield; five
grandchildren, Susan Ruth and Kenneth Glenn Headley II, Thelma Elaine, Elizabeth
Alice, and Olen Andrew Knight; two sisters, Jessie and Glen Clute, Baldwin, and Sandra
Bussard, Winfield; two aunts, Jessie Carpenter and Lorene McCroskey, both of
Springfield; and many nieces and nephews, and a host of other friends and family.
Services were held Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church St., Ozark.
Graveside services were in Patterson Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, or the charity of the
donor's choice.
Richmond, Rose (Sallee) Smith 22 Feb 1880 - 21 Jan 191967 CCR 26 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married first William Eck Smith 22 Mar 1875 - 21 Dec 1945; married second in
1950 H. E. Richmond]
Mrs. Rose Smith Richmond, 86, Route 2, Ozark, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Jan.
21, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. A member of Hopedale Baptist Church, she is
survived by three sons, John Smith, Springfield, Willard, Route 2, Ozark, and Glenn,
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Daisy Koch, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Emma Keltner,
Springfield; a brother, Elmer Sallee, Springfield; four grandchildren and nine great-

grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Hopedale Baptist Church with the
Rev. John F. Smith and the Rev. Curtis B. Smith officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, under direction of Harris. (Christian County Republican – 26 January 1967).
Richmond, Susan Alice (McLean) 13 Apr 1916 - 1 Feb 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Alvia Otis & Ethel P. (Buxton) McLean; married 8 Aug 1936
Eugene Edward Richmond]
Susan Alice Richmond, age 82, of Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died Monday,
February 1, in Manor Care Health Service. She was born April 13, 1916 in Christian
County and was the daughter of Otis and Ethel (Buxton) McLean. In 1933 she graduated
from Nixa High School. She and Eugene Edward Richmond were married August 8,
1936. Mrs. Richmond lived and worked on the farm throughout her life along with her
husband. She also worked as a seamstress for Hagale and Calverts Garment Factories
later in life. Her love for others was often shown through her cooking, sewing and
handwork. She was a charter member of James River Chapel Church of Christ. Survivors
include: her husband, Ed; four children and their spouses, Kenneth and Shirley
Richmond, Tallahassee, Florida, Ethel Mae and Merl Wilhelm, Springfield, Joe and
Beverley Richmond, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Analee and Cliff Phillips, Springfield;
thirteen grandchildren, Cindy Knight, Sherry Headley, Kadie Richmond, Teresa Griter,
Marilyn Richmond, Annie Baldwin, Lori Johnson, Eric Wilhelm, Curtis Wilhelm, Tony
Crowley, Susan Thayer, Sherita Teti, and Karen Richmond; and seventeen greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Harold and
Eugene McLean. A funeral service and celebration of Mrs. Richmond's life was held at 1
p.m. Wednesday, February 3 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation was from 6:30- 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Richter, Ardella (Shipman) 1919 - 1 Feb 1968 CCR 8 Feb 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of Reubin & Ruth I. (Elliott) Shipman; Granddaughter of Nathan S. &
Ardella (Redmon) Elliott and John & Rachel Alice (Johnson) Shipman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ardella Richter, 48, a former Chadwick resident, were
at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Hennessy Chapel in Berkeley, Ill. Mrs. Richter died at 7:20 p.m.
Thursday in a Chicago hospital after a long illness. She had made her home in Villa Park,
a Chicago suburb. Survivors include her husband, Ed; two sons, Ronald, Chicago and
Donald of the home; a daughter, Debra, of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben
Shipman and two brothers, Russell and Earl, all of Wichita, Kan. and a sister, Mrs.
Virginia Stevens, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Richter, Frank F. 12 Oct 1879 - 15 Jul 1967
CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Charles W. & Sarah S. ( ) Richter; married Jennie V. Faught Aug 1878 12 Dec 1955]
Funeral services for Frank F. Richter, 87 of Nixa, who died Saturday morning in
Springfield Baptist Hospital were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the
Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Dale DeLong officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Mr. Richter came to Nixa at the age of 17 from Texas. He had been in the
general merchandise business and had owned a hardware store in Nixa. He is survived by

a daughter, Mrs. Louis Gideon of the home; two sons, Blon, Nixa and Gerald, Chicago;
Four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Printed on July 20, 1967.
Richter, Gerald G. 1907 - 20 Sep 2004
CCH-N 29 Sep 2004 & SN-L 22 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Frank F. & Jennie V. (Faught) Richter; married Ruth Stansbury]
Gerald G. Richter, 97, native of Nixa, Mo., died on Sept. 20, 2004 in Chicago. He
was a retired locomotive designer for GM, photographer, inventor, prodigious writer and
renaissance man. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Stansbury).
Cherished father of Gail (George Carracio) Richter. Fond uncle of Eloise (Clyde) Flood
of Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jennie Richter,
and his siblings Blon Richter and Lois Gideon, all of Nixa. Memorial service was on
Saturday, Sept. 25, 1 p.m. at The Admiral, 909 W. Foster, Chicago, in the chapel. In lieu
of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to the Alzheimer's Association, (847)
933-2413. Arrangements by Cremation Society of Illinois, (773) 281-5058.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Richter, Jennie V. (Faught) 1876 - 12 Dec 1955 CCR 15 Dec 1955 p1
[Note: married Frank F. Richter]
Jennie V. Richter, 79, died at 7:00 a.m. December 12 at her home in Nixa,
following a long illness. Mrs. Richter was a lifelong resident of the Nixa community and
was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. She was also an honorary member of the
Nixa Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, Frank F. Richter of the home, two
sons, Blon Richter of Nixa and Gerald Richter of Chicago, Ill.; one daughter, Mrs. Lola
Gideon of Nixa; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; one brother, Don Faught
of Golden City, Mo., and other relatives. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m.
December 14 at Nixa Church of Christ with the Revs. Floyd Courtney, John Garrison and
Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa.
Rickett, Mary Frances (Redfern) 15 Apr 1910 - 4 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of Cephus & Ona Redfern; married Walter Rickett]
Mary Frances Rickett, 85, Ozark, Mo., died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1996, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 15, 1910, in Stella, Neb., the daughter of
Cephus and Ona Redfern. She was one of 10 children. She was a member of Northside
Church of Christ, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Rickett in
1991. She is survived by three daughters, Eunice Powell, Metamora, Ill., and Joann Ege
and Bonnie Davis, both of Ozark, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a
sister, Olive Chalfin; and a brother, Gordon Redfern. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7. 1996, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with James Baysinger
officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Friends may call at their
convenience today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Heart Association.
AND
Rickett, Mary Frances (Redfern) 15 Apr 1910 - 4 Feb 1996
Mary Frances Rickett, age 85, of Ozark, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 1996. in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 15, 1910 in Stella, Nebraska, and was

the daughter of Cephus and Ona Redfern. She was one of ten children. Her husband,
Walter Rickett, preceded her in death in 1991. Mrs. Rickett was a member of
Northside Church of Christ in Ozark. Survivors include three daughters, Eunice
Powell, Metamora, Ill., Joann Ege and Bomie Davis, both of Ozark: eleven
grandchildren: eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Olive Chalfin; and a brother,
Gordon Redfern. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., today, Feb. 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial will be in
Hopedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until service
time today. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Rickett, Walter Lee 7 Sep 1908 - 4 Jul 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
[Note: married Mary Frances 15 Apr 1910 - 4 Feb 1996]
Walter Lee Rickett, 82, Ozark, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 4, 1991, in
Springfield Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 7, 1908, in Lily, Ill. A farmer and
woodworker, he lived near Sparta before moving to Ozark after his retirement eight years
ago. He was a member of the Northside Church of Christ, Ozark. Survivors include his
wife, Mary; three daughters, Eunice Powell, Metamora, Ill., Joann Ege, Ozark, and
Bonnie Davis, Blue Eye; two brothers, Ed Rickett, Fremont, Ill., and Russell Rickett,
Elizabeth, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of
the donor's choice.
Ricketts, Linda Gay 1961 - 15 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
Funeral services for Linda Gay Ricketts, 8, of Wadesboro, N., C. who died in a
Charlottesville, N. C. hospital Monday after a long illness, were at 5 p.m. Wednesday in
the Mt. Beulah Baptist church at Wadesboro. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Paul Wilson Ricketts of Wadesboro, a sister and two brothers of the home; and locally,
he maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Wilson, Nixa and her maternal great
grandfather, Rube Melton of Ozark.
Rickey, Irene (?) Sickmyre 12 Jul 1911 - 19 Nov 2003 SN-L 21 Nov 2003
Irene Sickmyre Rickey passed away early on November 19, 2003, at Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was 92 years young. She had a long, happy life filled with hard
work, good friends and a loving family. She'll be remembered for her ready laugh, her
peanut brittle and willingness to help anyone out who had a need. She is survived by her
sons, Tom and Charles Sickmyre; her daughter, Pat Brewster; her sister, Edna Farthing;
many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren ; other family
members; and many friends. She never met a stranger and had a great run. She will
always be in our thoughts and prayers. Her family will receive friends and relatives from
7 to 8 p.m. today at Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services will be at 10
a.m. Saturday at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Rickman, Bertha M. (Hood) 1884 - 23 Jan 1967
Mrs. Bertha M. Rickman, 83, of Clever, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday at BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield. She was a member of the Clever Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lena Little, Clever, and Mrs. Edwin Bird, Aurora;
three sons, Bill, Branson, Doug, Poplar Bluff, and Don, Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs.
Vernie Buehrle, Springfield, and Mrs. Myrtle Hamner, Portland, Ore.; one brother, Fred
Hood, Clever; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-greatgrandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 in the margin.
Riddle, Cassie Ruth (Riddle) Marley Craeger 12 Jul 1910 - 26 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1
Mar 2000
Cassie Ruth (Marley) Riddle, age 89, departed this life Feb. 26 at North Arkansas
Medical Hospital. She had been a resident of Ozark and a member of Selmore Baptist
Church, for 22 years, before moving back to her home state. She was born July 12, 1910
in Boone County, Ark, the eldest daughter of Lafayette and Luvena (Roberts) Riddle. She
was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, Harrison, Ark. She was preceded in death
by her parents and two sisters. She is survived by two sons, Ernie Creager and his wife
Mary Jean Creager, Billy Gene and wife, Nellie, two daughters Barbara Plott and son-inlaw, Ken, of Ozark, and Willadene Cheek of Omaha, Ark. and a special family friend
Delbert Chappelle, twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and six greatgreat-grandchildren, two sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. in Harrison under the direction of Christenson Funeral Home. Services
were in the Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Auman Cemetery. Special music and
message was provided by the Mennonite Choir from Hillcrest Nursing Home, Harrison,
with Clarence Yoder, from Hillcrest, giving the message.
Riddle, Gladys E. (Fulton) 8 Apr 1903 - 22 Nov 1975 OH 27 Nov 1975 p6
[Note: married Ernest J. Riddle 24 Feb 1901 - 1 Mar 1987]
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Gladys E. Riddle, 72, Fordland, were at 2 p.m.
today in the Church of Christ here with Elvis Denney and Bruce Veteto officiating.
Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery south of Fordland. Mrs. Riddle died at 10:10 p.m.
Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors include her
husband, Ernest; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Fields, Columbus, Ga. and Mrs. Betty Lou
Wachtel, Corpus Christi, Tex., four brothers, Malcom Fulton of Mountain View, Calif.,
Delmar Fulton of Collinsville, Okla., Fred Fulton of Ozark and Talman Fulton of Selma,
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Martin, Freedom, Calif.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Goldia
Dennis, Joplin and Mrs. Sylvia Lee , Springfield; seven grandchildren and nine great
grandchildren.
Riddle, Rosa Elma (Pettit) Winslow 23 May 1878 - 17 Sep 1955 CCR 29 Sep 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Elma Riddle, 77 who died September 17 at
Maderia, Calif were held September 26 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta Church of Christ with
Rev. Jess Weatherwax officiating. Burial was in the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. In
1897, she was married to Henry R. Winslow who preceded her in death in 1940. Three
sons, all of whom survive, were born to this marriage. They are John Winslow of
Oklahoma, Wm. A. Winslow of Illinois and Thomas B. Winslow of California. Other
survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Annie Cob, Mrs. Julie Hazel and Mrs, Nancy Miller;

7 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren and a hose of friends. In 1944, she was married
to Charles Riddle, who also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sparta
Church of Christ.
Rifenbark, Margaret Ann 26 Oct 1931 - 7 Apr 1989 NE 13 Apr 1989
[Note: married Paul Howard Rifenbark 11 Sep 1931 - 11 Dec 2000]
Services for Margaret Ann Rifenbark, 57 Ozark were held al 2 p.m. Sunday, April
9 in Adams Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Mrs.
Rifenbark, a secretary, died at l:32 a.m. Friday, April 7 in Cox Medical Center South
Springfield, after a long illness.
Rifenbark, Paul H. 11 Sep 1931 - 11 Dec 2000 CCH-N 20 Dec 2000
Paul H. Rifenbark, age 69, of Ozark, passed away on Monday, December 11,
2000 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born on September 11,
1931 in Yankton, South Dakota, and was the son of R.H. and Hazel Davis-Rifenbark. He
grew up in Neosho, Missouri, and moved to Ozark 40 years ago. Mr. Rifenbark was a
farmer, and a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
wife, Margaret, in 1989, and a brother, Ralph. Survivors include: His son, Mike
Rifenbark of Bennett, Springfield, and a niece, Jill Williams of Neosho. Funeral services
were held on Thursday, December 14 at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial took
place at the Selmore Cemetery.
Riffell, Brandon L. 11 Oct 1977 - 3 Dec 2001
Brandon L. Riffell, 24, Ozark, passed away Monday, December 3, 2001, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born October 11, 1977 in Rochester,
Ind., the son of David Riffell and Jane (Carnagey) Riffell Essick. Brandon was a graduate
of Ozark High School. He enjoyed the outdoors especially camping and fishing. Brandon
was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Russ Carnagey. He is survived by his
mother, Jane Essick and step-father, Bill of Ozark; his father, David Riffell and stepmother, Nancy of Anderson; four sisters, Brooke Riffell, Jessica Giles and husband, Rick,
Shilo Essick and Shannon Plank; one brother, Shane Spencer; maternal grandmother,
Lorraine Carnagey; paternal grandparents, Franklin and Betty Riffell; several nieces,
aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, December 7, 2001, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Troy Powell officiating. Private family burial
will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, December 6,
2001, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of Brandon
Riffell c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO. 65721. Springfield
News-Leader, December 5, 2001.
Riggs, Allen R. 18 Sep 1954 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Carlos & Mattie (Meadows) Riggs; married 14 Dec 1988 Marsha Lewis]
Allen R. Riggs, son of Carlos and Mattie Meadows Riggs, was born in Covington,
Ky. on Sept. 18, 1954 and died March 26, 1990 in Springfield after a long illness. He was
married to Marsha Lewis on Dec. 14, 1988. Survivors include his wife, Marsha, of the
home; one daughter, Jennifer Riggs. Florence, Ky.; one stepson, Bill Gammill,
Springfield; his mother, Mattie Alexander, Florence, Ky.; two brothers, John and

Tommy, and one sister, Alice Denton, all of Kentucky; as well as other relatives and a
host of friends. He is preceded in death by his father and an infant brother. Services were
held March 28 in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Riggs, Victor 1887 - 31 May 1954 BT 6 Jun 1954
Victor Riggs, 66, who died at a Nevada hospital May 31, was buried Thursday
afternoon in the Maple Park Cemetery at Aurora, with funeral services being conducted
at the Aurora Church of Christ by Evangelist James Hall. Burial was under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a resident of the McKinley community since
1942 and was a member of the Aurora Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Elizabeth Riggs of the hone, two sons, Ralph of the home and Carl of Pratt, Kan., one
daughter, Mrs. Dora Mitchell, Route 2, Billings; four grandchildren; a brother, Chester of
Wichita, Kan., and two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Steffan of Kansas City and Mrs. Bertha
Dinning of Orlinda, Tenn.
Riley, Glenn H. 1950 - 26 Mar 2006 SN-L 28 Mar 2006
Glenn H. Riley, age 55, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday. A graveside
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Spokane Cemetery. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Riley, Hazel Marvella (Gideon)
22 Mar 1929 - 20 Jul 2001
Hazel Marvella Gideon Riley, 72, Springfield, passed away July 20, 2001, in her
home. She was born March 22, 1929, near Chadwick, Mo., the daughter of Harrison and
Claudia (Dewitt) Gideon. Mrs. Riley retired several years ago. Survivors include two
sons, Rodney Riley and wife Pamela, Miller, and Glen Riley, Springfield; three
grandchildren, David Riley, Florida, William Riley, Republic, Mo., and Shelly Riley,
Springfield; a great-grandson, Hunter Riley; a brother, Stanley Gideon and wife Carol,
Ozark; a sister, Carol Dean Shipman and husband Bill, Halltown; a special friend,
Blanche Lakey; other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral service will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday, July 24, in Spokane Cemetery, with the Rev. Ben Dewitt officiating.
Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may call
from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Riley, Kyle Eldridge 23 Mar 1988 – 25 Apr 2001 CCH-N 2 May 2001
[Note: Son of Richard Thomas & Tena Lynn (Boothe) Riley
Kyle Eldridge Riley, 13, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2001, in Cox
Medical Center South as a result of injuries received in an automobile-pedestrian
accident. Kyle was born Wednesday, March 23, 1988 in Dumas Ark., to Richard Thomas
and Tena Lynn (Boothe) Riley. He attended seventh grade at Ozark Junior High School
where he played football, was an active member of S.T.A.R. and participated in the
D.A.R.E. program. He liked hunting, fishing, motocross racing, four wheelers and
skateboarding. His mischievous smile and sparkling eyes warmed many hearts. He will
be missed by those who knew him, especially by “Bebe,” his golden retriever who was
his constant companion. Kyle will live on in our memories and through the lives of others
benefiting from the gift of life received from the vital organs generously donated. His

grandfather, J.W Riley, preceded him in death. He is survived by his father and mother,
Richard and Tena Riley, of the home; a brother, Richard T. Riley, McGehee, Ark.; two
sisters, Tiffany Selvey, Ozark and Haley Riley, McGehee, Ark.; maternal grandparents,
Tommy and Mary Boothe, Lead Hill, Ark.; paternal grandmother, Louise Riley, Dumas,
Ark.; maternal uncle, David Boothe and wife Sonya and family, Hollister, Mo.; maternal
aunt Tammy Mertens and husband John and family, Wichita, Kan.; paternal aunts and
uncles, Dwight and Betty Hill and family, Kenneth and Mary Smallwood and family,
Patsy Lay and family, Hal and Sherry Hill and family, Bodie and Tootie Hill and family,
all of Dumas, Ark. Funeral services were Saturday, April 28, 2001 in Harris Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Scotty Gibbons officiating. Burial will follow in the
family cemetery on the David Boothe Farm, Lead Hill, Ark.
Riley, Lemuel E. T. 1925 - 30 Jul 1965 CCR 5 Aug 1965 p1
Funeral services for Lemuel E. T. Riley, 40, former Clever resident killed Friday
in a tractor accident at Nellie Don Lake west of Lee’s Summit, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial was in the IOOF
Cemetery in Marionville under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Riley and his family
had lived at Lee’s Summit for some time.
Riley, Myrtle Belle (Choate) 26 Mar 1888 - 31 Aug 1970
Mrs. Myrtle Riley, 80, formerly of Clever, died Monday in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Charles Collins of San Diego, Calif. She had resided in Clever until
moving to California four years ago. Mrs. Riley is survived two other daughters, Mrs.
John Chester, Mountain View, Calif., and Mrs. Dewey McCombs, Blackwell, Okla., and
two sons, Adrain and Bill Riley, of the San Diego area. Funeral services and burial will
be Thursday in San Diego.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Riley, Neil Lavern 30 Jun 1933 - 12 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
Neil Lavern Riley, 60, Forsyth, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994. He was born in
Valentine, Neb., and was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Cremation was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Riley, Penelope Wisteria (Maples) 15 Mar 1911 - 25 May 1994 OH 1 Jun 1994
[Note: Daughter of Simeon David & Savilla (McBride) Maples; married 18 Jan 1934
Louis L. Riley]
Penelope Wisteria Maples Riley, 83, Springfield, died Wednesday, May 25, 1994
at 5:37 p.m. in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born in Ozark on
March 16, 1911 and was the daughter of Simeon David and Savilla McBride Maples. She
served 17 years as resident dormitory supervisor at Southwest Baptist University,
Bolivar, and briefly at Ouachita University, Arkadelphia, Ark., retiring at Bolivar in
1977. On Jan. 18, 1934, she was married to Louis L. Riley, who preceded her in death in
1987. Also preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers; and five sisters. She is
survived by two daughters and their husbands, Donna and Lewis Rollings, and Sandra
and John Rush, all of Springfield; five grandchildren, Vickie Lee and her husband David,
Marty Shaffer and his wife, Sandra, Penni Adams and her husband, Carey, Paige Folger

and her husband, Will, and John B. Rush; seven great-grandchildren, Vangie, Josh and
Ryan lee, Michael and Andrea Shaffer, Hanna Adams, and Abigail Folgers; three
brothers, Halleck Maples, Highlandville, Robert Maples, Pryor, Okla.; and Francis
Maples, Crane; two sisters, Georgia Buxton, Ozark, and Ernestine Riley, Aurora, Colo.;
several nieces and nephews. Funerals services were Friday, May 27, in Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church, Boaz, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Carey Adams
officiated. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
United Way of the Ozark.
Riley, Richard E. 17 Dec 1923 – 4 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
[Note: Son of Clarence & Tressa (Hanson) Riley; married 23 Jun 1946 Mary Lumsden]
Richard E. Riley, 76, of Ozark, Missouri, a former Webster City area farmer, died
Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at the St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Mo. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Church of Christ, with Pastor Ray Artrip
officiating. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Foster
Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday at the church.
Richard Eugene Riley, son of Clarence and Tressa Hanson Riley, was born December 17,
1923 at Webster City. He graduated from Lincoln High in Webster College. On June 23,
1946, he married Mary Lumsden at Fort Dodge. He farmed for many years in Fremont
Township, retiring in 1985. He had worked as an appraiser in the Hamilton County
Assessor’s for 30 years, retiring in 1992. The couple moved to Ozark in June 1998. He is
survived by his wife; Mary, sons and daughters-in-law; Ron and Bernie Riley of
Colorado Springs, Co., Larry and Shirley Riley of Ozark, Mo., Gary and Jeanne Riley of
Kansas City, Mo., 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, step-sister; Marilyn
Williams of Duncombe. He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother; Glee
Johnston Riley and granddaughter; Keria Riley. He was a member of the Webster City
Church of Christ, the Countryside Christian Church in Ozark, A 50 year member of
Acacia Lodge # 176- A.F and A.M., former Eastern Star member and a past Watchman
of the Sheperd of the White Shrine of Jerusalem.
Riley, Willie "Bill" 24 Nov 1922 - 15 Mar 2002 CCN-J 26 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Delbert & Ida Riley]
Willie "Bill" Riley, 79, Springfield, passed away Friday. March 15, 2002, in
Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mount Vernon. He was born November 24, 1922, in
Montague, Texas, the son of Delbert and Ida Riley. Willie served his country in the U.S.
Army during World War II. He retired from Springfield City Utilities. Survivors include:
two sons, Rodney of' Miller, and Glenn of Springfield; three grandchildren, David,
William, and Shelly; a great-grandchild. Hunter; a sister, Nina Osborne of Lubbock,
Texas; and many other relatives and friends. A graveside service was Wednesday, March
20, in Spokane Cemetery with the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of' Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rill, Blanche Nita (Fugitt ) 15 Sep 1898 - 17 Dec 1963 CCR 25 Dec 1963
[Note: Daughter of & (Williams) Fugitt]
Mrs. Blanche Nita Rill, 65, a former resident of Clever, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, at
Los Angeles, Calif. She is survived by three sons, Donald, Fullerton, Calif., James,

Monterey, Calif., and Ganey Rill, San Fernando, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia
Crawford, Fullerton, and a sister, Mrs. Maude Robertson, Los Angeles. Mrs. Rill was a
member of the Acascia Chapter No. 21 of the Order of the Eastern Star and of Hollywood
White Shrine No. 105. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Christian
Church with the Rev. Herbert Lines officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell.
Rill, Fred B. 1880 - Nov 1947 CCR 20 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Conrad & Margaret Rill; no legible tombstone]
Fred B. Rill, 67, who was born and reared at Billings and has been more recently
foreman of a fruit farm at St. Joseph, Mich., died there recently after several months
illness. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lena Farrell of Springfield, four brothers, Rudy of
Billings, Joe of Chesapeake, John of Carl Junction, and Mike of Ash Grove; and a
nephew, Donald Jones of Springfield. Burial was made Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter’s
Evangelical cemetery here under direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home of
Springfield, Mo.
Rill, Myrtle L. (Johnson) 1889 - 12 May 1957 CCR 16 May 1957 p 4
[Note: married Rudy Rill 12 Jul 1884 - 1 Dec 1970]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle L. Rill, 67, who died Sunday, May 12 at
Springfield, were held Thursday, May 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Church at
McKinley, with Rev. A. Taylor Mahney officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olive Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She was a native and lifelong
resident of the McKinley community northwest of Billings and a member of the Christian
Church. Survivors include her husband, Rudy Rill, of the home, route 1, Marionville; one
son,. Wilbur Rill of Billings, one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Blades of Springfield; three
grandchildren, one brother, Reuben Johnson of Marionville; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Kerr
of Mt. Vernon and Mrs. Martha Arnsmeyer of Hemet, Calif.
Rill, Rudy 12 Jul 1884 - 1 Dec 1970 CCR 3 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: married Myrtle L. Johnson 1889 - 12 May 1957]
Rudy Rill, 86, Billings, died about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in his home. A native of the
Billings area, he was a retired farmer. Surviving are a son, Wilbur Rill, Billings; a
daughter, Mrs. Wilma McAndrews, Oakland, Calif.; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2:30 p.m. today in Mt. Olive Church with the Rev. Patrick White
officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olive Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of
Billings.
Rimbey, Perciual “Paul” 23 Apr 1911 - 12 Jan 1976 OH 15 Jan 1976 p11
[Note: married Euwana]
A former Springfield resident, Paul Rimbey, 64, Mountain Home, Ark., was dead
on arrival at St. John’s Hospital at 8:27 p.m. Monday after suffering an apparent heart
attack in Branson, Mr. Rimbey, a former switch foreman at Frisco Railway here, had
been active in the operation of the Farm Restaurant in Mountain Home. He is survived by
his wife, Euwana; a daughter, Mrs. Judy Morgan, Humbolt, Kan.; a son, Ron of Detroit;
two step-sons, David R. Hogue and Mark Hogue, both of Ozark; a step-daughter, Mrs.

Marketa Keith, Ozark; a brother, Ralph, 2121 North Franklin; and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home,
Springfield, with Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Rinck, Harold M. 11 Nov 1919 - 11 Mar 1998 CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
Harold M. Rinck, age 78, of Ozark, died March 11, 1998, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Nov. 11, 1919, in McCook, Neb., and was the
son of Martin Sylvester Rinck and Emma Fredrica Lange Beck Rinck. In 1941 he and
Hester Louise Vaughn were married. He hauled milk in the area for several years. Rinck
retired as a foremen from the Borden Company in Sacramento, Calif., and was a member
of the Teamster's Union. Survivors include: his wife, Hester, four daughters and their
spouses, Wilda and Clifford Lawson, Ozark; Marjorie and Charles Williams, Cedar
Creek; Geraldine French, Billings; and Faye and Gary Jenks, Ozark. Nineteen
grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Stacia Marie Vaughn and her husband, John, Sacramento, Calif.; and a daughter-in-law, Beverly Marshall and her
husband, Steve, Ozark. He was preceded in death by: his parents; a son, William Martin
Rinck; a brother, Charles Rinck; and an infant sister. Funeral services were held March 4,
1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.
Rinck, Mildred Marie (Marples) 29 Dec 1915 – 10 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
Mildred Marie Rinck was born December 29, 1915 in Cambridge, NE. She passed
away from this life and went to meet her Lord January 10, 2000 in Carmichael CA at the
age of 84. She attended the University of Nebraska, she met and married Charles A.
Rinck and lived in Bruner before moving to Sacramento in May of 1950. Mildred retired
from McClellan Air Force Base after 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband
Charles and her daughter Katherine I. Covert leaving behind four daughters Florence
Walker of Chatteroy WA, Maryann Twiggs of Yehn WA, Connie Foster of Bandon OR.
and Rita McHaffie and husband Jack of Marshfield, two sons James L. Rinck and wife
Betty of Republic, and Charles A. Rinck, Jr. and wife Virginia of Sacramento CA.
Grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews to numerous to mention by
name. Two sisters-in-law Stasia Vaughn and husband John of Sacramento, CA, and
Hester L. Rinck of Ozark. One brother Roland Marples of Marysville KS, and one sister
Pauline Helm of Phoenix, AZ. She was a long time member of the United Methodist
Church in North Sacramento and will be missed dearly by many friends and family
members. Funeral services were January 15, 2000 at Mount Vernon Mortuary with
burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Fair Oaks CA.
Ringle, Elmer Charles, Lt. Col. 12 Jun 1936 – 22 Jun 1997 CCH-N 28 Jun 1997
Lt. Col. Elmer Charles Ringle, age 61, of Ozark, died Sunday, June 22, 1997, in
Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. He was born June 12, 1936 in Wausau,
Wisconsin and was the son of Elmer F and Alma (Winkert) Ringle. He was a member of
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Edgar, Wisconsin. On August 17, 1957 he married
Delores Baumann. In 1984 he retired from the U.S. Army after twenty-two years of
service. Mr. Ringle was vice President of Tri States-Whiteley, and President of Queen
City Chemical in Springfield. He was a member of Missouri Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard And Reserve. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister,

Freida Werner. Survivors include: His wife, Delores; three children and their spouses,
Cindy and Mark Niklinski, Augusta, Georgia, Debra and Keo Mills, Troy, Illinois, and
David and Melanie Ringle, Gaithersburg, Maryland; eight grandchildren, Elliott, Elaine,
Ashley, Kui, Amber, Maile, Hana, and Megan; two brothers and their spouses, Robert
and Pat Ringle, and Kenneth and Gisela Ringle, all of Edgar, Wisconsin; two sisters and
their spouses, Bessie and Darwin Foster, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Delores and Hibert
Harder, Wausau, Wisconsin; a brother-in-law, Ervin Werner, Wausau, Wisconsin; many
nieces and nephews; and a host of close friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 24,
1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Military
honors were provided by Ft. Leonard Wood. Burial will be at a later date.
Ringel, John L. 2 Apr 1894 - 6 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
John L. Ringel. 73, Chadwick, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a short illness. A native of Nebraska, he is survived by two brothers,
Herman and Adam both of West Point, Neb.; and three sisters, Mrs. Marie Pallas, Pender,
Neb.. Mrs. Margaret Tomridle, West Point, Neb. and Mrs. Katie Albertson, Beemer, Neb.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Chadwick Baptist Church. Burial will be in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Rinker, Nova O. (Joe) 13 Sep 1910 - 17 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: married Frank Rinker]
Billings - Mrs. Nova O. Rinker, 65, Billings, died at 5:10 a.m. Friday in Park
Central Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Surviving are her husband, Frank and a
sister, Mrs. Flora Parson, Nixa. Arrangements will be announced by Meadors of Billings.
Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Meadors Chapel, Billings with Rev. William Blanset
officiating. Burial was be in Pope Cemetery.
Riott, Edna Florence (Price) 16 Dec 1894 - 4 Dec 1947 CCR 11 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Silas & Tina (Stewart) Price; married Harry A. Riott 7 Jun 1889 - 8
Feb 1957]
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Riott, 52, who died Dec. 4, were held Tuesday
at Eisenhour Chapel, conducted by Rev. Charles Beach. Burial was in Eisenhour
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She is survived by her
husband, Harry A. Riott, and seven children, two grandchildren, one sister, one brother,
and her mother, Mrs. Tiny Price.
Riott, Ruth Marie (Maples) 3 Feb 1921 - 10 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Riley & Rosie (Patrick) Maples; married 7 May 1938 Clyde Riott]
Ruth Maples Riott, 73, Nixa, died Thursday, Feb. 10, at 9:15 a.m., in St. John's
Regional Health Center, following a short illness. She was born Feb. 3, 1921, in Christian
County, the daughter of Riley and Rosie Patrick Maples. She was united in marriage to
Clyde Riott, May 7, 1938, who preceded her in death Nov. 14, 1991. She was a
homemaker and enjoyed her family, crafts and crocheting. She was also preceded in
death by her parents; a son, Darrell; a sister, Ruby Wade; a brother, Jack Maples, and a
granddaughter, Melissa Ayers. Survivors include three sons, Donald Riott and his wife,
Laura, Mt. Vernon, Jerry Riott and wife, Aurora, San Francisco, Calif., Kenneth Riott

and wife, Becky, Springfield; one daughter, Anna Williams and husband, Michael,
Ozark; one sister, Opal Thomas, Aurora; four brothers, Frank Maples and wife, Lena,
Ray Maples and wife, Trellis, Albert Maples and wife, Velma, all of Springfield, Junior
Maples and wife, Margaret, Windsor; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m., Sunday at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev.
Gary Robertson officiating. Burial followed in the Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane.
Rippee, Arthur M. 1903 - 27 Sep 1965 CCR 30 Sep 1965 p1
Arthur M. Rippee, 62, of Ozark, died of an apparent heart attack at 12:15 p.m.
Monday. He was stricken while cutting timber near Ozark. A veteran of World War II, he
is survived by his wife, Delphine; a son, Packard Lee, Ozark; two daughters; three
brothers, Bill and Ivy, both of Ava and Huey, Augusta, Kan.; six sisters, Mrs. Mae Welch
and Mrs. Opal Singleton, both of Ava, Mrs. Ruth Edwards and Mrs. Edith Franklin, both
of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs . Allie Deatherage, Exeter, Calif, and Mrs. Dora Lakey,
Dayton, Wash. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clinkingbeard Chapel at
Ava with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will be in Ava Cemetery.
Rippee, Norman 20 Sept 1919 - 26 Mar 2003
CCH-N 9 Apr 2003
Norman Rippee, 83, Nixa, died March 26, 2003, in Christian Health Care,
Republic. He was born Sept. 20, 1919, in Ava, the son of Etcyl and LaVonna Rippee.
He served his country in the U.S. Army from Nov. 6, 1942, until discharged on
Dec. 5, 1945. During that time he served on 21 missions over enemy held Continental
Europe as an engineer on a B-26. He was shot down on his 22nd mission on Oct. 19,
1944, in the Po Valley. A POW, he was incarcerated at Stalag Luft IV. He was liberated
on May 2, 1945. On Nov. 23, 1957, he and his wife, Marion, were married. Rippee
retired from Dow Chemical as a production manager. He was a member of Hope
Lutheran Church in Republic. Organizations he belonged to include Ava V.F.W. Post No.
112, American Legion Post No. 639, Springfield, life member of DAV, life member of
American Ex-Prisoners of War, Greater Ozarks Chapter Ex-Prisoners of War, and was an
active member of the 319th Bombardment Group. Survivors include his wife, Marion;
two daughters and their husbands, Marlene and Paul Bierlein, Perrysburg, Ohio, and
Margaret and Craig Erickson, Branson; four grandchildren, Jeremy Bierlein and wife
Jennifer, Matthew Bierlein, Tanner Erickson, and Ian Erickson; three greatgrandchildren, Ethan, Sophie and Mica Bierlein; two sisters and their husbands, Emma
Jean and Benny Dougherty, Springfield, and Ruth and Rodney Werth, Russellville, Ken.;
two brothers, Wayne Rippee and wife Onie, Marion, Mich., and John Rippee and friend
Bonnie, Midland, Mich.; cousins; and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death
by a sister, Lois Rippee Barnes; his parents; his second mother, Josie Rippee; and a
favorite aunt, Ida Norris Bevill. Services were at 10 a.m. March 29 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Brian Whittle officiating. Burial was in Ava City Cemetery
with military honors conducted by Ava VFW Post No. 112. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions be made to one of the following: Hope Lutheran Church,
Republic; or to the National Headquarters, American Ex-Prisoners of War; or a charity of
donor's choice.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Ripple, Neva Fern 4 Jul 1908 - 7 Nov 2001 CCH-N 21 Nov 2001

[Note: married 9 Oct 1937 Evan W. Ripple 6 Aug 1908 - Feb 1969]
Neva Fern Ripple, age 93, of Ozark, passed away Nov. 7, 2001, in Ozark Nursing
Care Center, Ozark. Ripple was born July 4, 1908, in Sac City, Iowa. On Oct. 9, 1937,
she married Evan W Ripple. They moved to a farm near Linn Grove, Iowa in 1946. In
1952, Ripple and her family moved to Bolivar where she operated the Hi Way Cafe with
her husband. She returned to Iowa in 1969, after the passing of her husband. She then
became a sorority house mother at Drake University. Ripple returned to Missouri in
1988, moving to Ozark, where she has resided ever since. Ripple was a devoted wife,
mother and business partner. Survivors include: three daughters, Barbra Ann Rudd, Sac
City Iowa, Vivian Vogel, Des Moines, Iowa, and Judie Deane, Bolivar; three sons,
William B. Ripple, Ozark, Willard E. Ripple, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Duane L. Ripple,
Keosauqua, Iowa;. 18 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
Nov. 10, 2001, in Ozark United Methodist Church, Ozark, under direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. A graveside service was in
Oakland Cemetery, Sac City, Iowa, with Rev. Dan McPherson officiating.
Risley, Lecia (Osburn) 5 Feb 1875 - 27 Oct 1950 CCR 2 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Gerome & Mary Ann (Stubbs) Osburn; married 9 Sep 1916
Robert Clyde Risley 25 May 1875 - 28 Dec 1940
Mrs. Lecia Osburn Risley died Friday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Robert R.
Moore of Sparta. Mrs. Risley was 75. She was a native of Sparta where she was born
February 5, 1975. She was married to Robert Clyde Risley September 9, 1916. To them
two daughters were born, Mrs. Marshall Hogue of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Mrs. Moore.
Mr. Risley preceded her in death ten years ago. Besides her daughters, she leaves three
grandchildren, three brothers, John Osburn of Springfield and William and Atlas of
Sparta; and three sisters, Mrs. Nellie Layton of Springfield and Mrs. Artelia Snooks and
Nettie Osburn of Sparta. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the
Monger Church with the Rev. James Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Monger
Cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Ritenour, Jay Keller 19 Dec 1951 - 13 Feb 2003
Jay Keller Ritenour, 51, Billings, died Thursday, February 13, 2003 in his home.
Mr. Ritenour was born December 19, 1951 in Winchester, VA, the son of the late Hunter
and Ellen (Keller) Ritenour. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by
his parents and a brother, Hunter Lee Ritenour, II. He is survived by two sisters, Ann and
Jane Ritenour, Billings, and several relatives in the state of Virginia. Graveside services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 2003 in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings, with Rev.
Gary Stewart officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. The casket
will be closed at all times. Springfield News-Leader, February 15, 2003.
Rivera, Antonio R. 9 Mar 1918 - 15 Jul 1990 NN-E 19 Jul 1990
[Note: married LaRue]
Antonio R. Rivera, 72, died Sunday, July 15, 1990, at his home, following an
illness of seven months. He was born in Cuero, Texas, and worked on ranches there for
many years. He served in the U.S. Army for 12 years. During World War II, he was
stationed in Germany. He had lived in Ozark for the past four years. Survivors include his

wife, LaRue; brothers and sisters living in the state of Texas; five stepsons, David
McCann, state of Kansas, John McCann, state of Alaska, Mark McCann, Springfield, Jim
McCann, state of California, and Danny McCann, Springfield; two stepdaughters, Janice
Mansker, Branson, and Annie Greene, Ozark; 19 step-grandchildren; and one step-greatgrandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday in National Cemetery under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Military honors
were provided. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Robb, E. Frank 1892 - 6 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: married Jennie L. 20 Oct 1894 - Dec 1978]
Graveside services for E. F. “Frank” Robb, 76, Rogersville were at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday in Weaver Cemetery north of Ozark with the Rev. Harold Greenwood
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. A lifelong resident of this area,
Mr. Robb died at 8 a.m. Monday in his home after a lingering illness. Surviving are his
wife, Jennie L.; a nephew Robert Robb, Rogersville, who was reared in the home; two
brothers, Lon, Rogersville and Billy, Colorado Springs; and a sister, Mrs. Audie Yandell,
Rogersville.
Robb, Jennie L. 20 Oct 1894 - Dec 1978 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: married E. Frank Robb 1892 - 6 Jan 1969]
Mrs. Jennie L. Robb, 84, was found dead in her home here Monday morning. A
funeral home spokesman said she had been in ill health for some time. She was a member
of the Sparta Church of Christ and was a former resident of the Rogersville community.
Survivors are a nephew, Robert W. Robb, Route 1, Rogersville, who was reared in the
home; a sister, Mrs. Clara Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews
Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Robb, Lon 1891 - Jan 1974 OH 24 Jan 1974 p8
Rogersville - Funeral services for Lon Robb, 82, a lifetime Rogersville resident
was held at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Marsh Funeral Home here with the Revs. Bernie Wingo
and William Sloan officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery near Rogersville. He is
survived by a brother, William C., Colorado Springs, Colo.; a sister, Mrs. A. Yandell,
Rogersville; a niece, Miss Madge Robb, with whom he made his home.
Robbins, Carl Sanford 10 Dec 1906 - 26 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
Graveside services for Carl Sanford Robbins, 72, Mountain Home, Ark., were
held May 30 in Mammoth Springs Cemetery, Mammoth with Jim Kyle officiating. Rites
were under direction of Roller of Mountain Home. Mr. Robbins died May 26 at his home
after an illness. He was owner-operator of a restaurant and a native of Mammoth. Among
those surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Harter of Billings and Mrs. Judy Johnson
of Ozark.
Robbins, David Homer 10 Jan 1905 - 18 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: married Eunice]
Services for David Homer Robbins, 74, Clever were held last Saturday in the
Craig-Hurtt-Hutsell Chapel, Mountain Grove. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs.
Robbins died last Thursday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Survivors
include his wife, Eunice; two sons, Robert Dan, Springfield, and Charles Marion, Nixa;
two grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Robbins, O. D. 6 Apr 1928 - 16 Jan 1993 OH 27 Jan 1993
[Note: married 11 Dec 1948 Willene Porterfield]
O.D. Robbins, 64, Nixa, died at 12:55 a.m. Saturday; Jan. 16, 1993 in St: John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born April 6, 1928 in Oil Trough, Ark. On

Dec. 11, 1948, he married Willene Porterfield in Rosie Ark. He retired from Stone
Containers in Springfield and was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Willene Robbins, of the home; a .daughter, Rita Hogue, Los Banos,
Calif.; a son, Denver Robbins, Paul Valley, Okla.;: a. grandson, O.D., Robbins IV, Pauls
Valley, Okla; two granddaughters, Jennifer Hawkins, San Francisco, Calif.; Chrissy
Hogue, Los Banos, Calif.; two brothers, Bill Robbins, Elkhart, Ind.: a sister, Betty
Martin, Rosie, Ark.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services were held
Tuesday, Jan. 19, in the Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Bob Daniels and the
Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was Thursday. Jan. 21, in the Cave City Cemetery,
Cave City, Ark.
Roberts, Arthur Otis 29 Jan 1885 - 30 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p4
[Note: Son of William & Martha (Mitchell) Roberts, Jr.; married first Nellie Adams;
married second Nora Mae Gossett who m/1 Parr
Otis Roberts, 84, of Manteca, Calif., died at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 in the
Manteca Hospital following a long illness. Mr. Roberts was a native of Christian County
and a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by four sons, Lester of Manteca,.
Calif., Glen of Castro Valley, Calif, Harlie of Spokane, Wash., and Dean of Orange
Grove, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. May Hilton, of Salem, Wash., Mrs. Shirley Apodaca
of Hayward, Calif; two step-daughters, Mrs. Louis Barrett of Springfield and Mrs. Hazel
Mitchell of Lebanon; two sisters, Miss Weltha Roberts of Sparta and Mrs. Othena
Anderson of Sparta; 18 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in the
Roberts Cemetery near Sparta.
Roberts, Betty Jean (Burton) Fanning 1923 - 14 Aug 2005 SN-L 16 Aug 2005
Betty Jean (Burton) Fanning Roberts, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Sunday in her
home. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Roberts, Billy Wade 25 Jul 1962 - 26 Jan 1965 CCR 28 Jan 1965 p1
Billy Wade Roberts, 2 1/2 years old, died early Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital.,
Springfield, following a short illness. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Ray Roberts, of Ozark; a sister, Floritta Dean, of the home; a half-brother, Tony Lee
Roberts, of Marshfield; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Roberts, Ozark;
the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Dilly, Springfield; a paternal great grandmother,
Mrs. Nellie Thiess, of Fairfield, Calif.; and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Tod Garrison, Springfield. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel here with
the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery south of
Sparta.
Roberts, Clara L. (Moore) 24 Jun 1902 - 13 Jan 1976 OH 22 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: Daughter of James W. & Amy J. Moore; married Ben F. Roberts 14 Apr 1896 - 17
Dec 1973]
SPOKANE - Mrs. Clara L. Roberts, 73, Spokane, died at 12:40 p.m Tuesday in
Skaggs Community Hospital at Branson after a short illness. A native of Cassville, Mrs.
Roberts had lived in Spokane since 1925. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church

here. Survivors include a son, Calvin of Joplin; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Rysted, Ozark
and Mrs. Mary Russell, Reeds Spring; a brother, Charley Moore, of Clever; a sister, Mrs.
Lula Bolin, Bentonville, Ark.; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
Roberts, Claude Dec 1894 - 1 Dec 1965
CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Jacob & Lundy J. Roberts; married 14 Jan 1917 Vina Mae Williams]
Claude Roberts, 70. of Chadwick died at 1:15 a.m. Tuesday in the Bilyeu Rest
Home here after a long illness. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lula Applegate,
Chadwick; two brothers, Rob, Chadwick, Ed, Tarkio; two sisters, Mrs. Maudie Brewer,
Chadwick and Mrs. Myrtle Robinson, Springfield; four grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Chadwick Baptist Church
with the Rev. Ivan Tatum officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Roberts, Clemie (Griffith) 9 Apr 1883 - 6 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: married William David Roberts 29 Mar 1881 - 24 Jan 1970; mother of Lena
(Roberts) Johnson 10 Jun 1903 - 17 Jul 1997]
Funeral services for Mrs. Clemie Roberts, 84, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Dale Powell officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Mrs. Roberts died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. She was a
member of West Plains Methodist Church. A native of Ozark County, she and her
husband, William D. who survives, lived a short time in Gainesville, later moving to
West Plains, where Mr. Roberts practiced law until 1960 when the couple came to Ozark.
Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lena Johnson, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Martha
Brown, Chadwick; two grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Roberts, Creola Irene (Hughes) 1 Feb 1918 - 23 Sep 1996 CCH-N 28 Sep 1996
[Note: Daughter of Harrison & Eunice (Rutledge) Hughes; married 13 Jun 1936 Lonnie
Wade Roberts 15 Jul 1911 - 17 Apr 1969]
Creola Irene Roberts, 78, Ozark, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Monday, September
23, 1996, in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Creola was born February 1, 1918
in Beaver County, Okla., the daughter of Harrison and Eunice Rutledge Hughes. She was
married to Lonnie Wade Roberts June 13, 1936 in Sparta, who preceded her in death. She
was a member of Ozark First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and
worked in WMU. She was a member of the Sparta Garden Club. She enjoyed quilting
and sewing. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Wayne and Wendell and one
sister, Florence. Survivors include two daughters, Clara Lee Clinton and her husband,
Gale, and Josephine Roberts, both of Ozark, three sons, Eugene "Gene" Roberts and his
wife, Kollea, Springfield, Randy Roberts, Nixa, Jimmie Roberts and his wife, Carolyn,
Penn., two sisters, Mary Newberry, Kansas City, and Ruth Hughes, Blue Springs, a
brother, Harold Hughes, Ray Town, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 26, 1996 in Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial followed in the Sparta
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or to the
Arthritis Foundation.

Roberts, Cyrus Shelby 16 May 1876 - 20 Aug 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of Joseph & Martha (Ams) Roberts; married Sarah Davis 25 Dec 1874 - 9
Nov 1939]
Cyrus S. Roberts, 73, died Saturday, Aug. 20, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Winnie Carsten, of Spokane, Mo., He married Sarah Davis, who preceded him in death
with three of their six children. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Carsten; two sons, Ben
of Spokane, Mo., and Clarence of Parker, Wash.; two brothers, Marvin Roberts of
Oklahoma City, Okla., and Clarence of Rockaway Beach; three half brothers; 36
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Rev. Reg Mapes conducted services last
Thursday afternoon at which Mr. Roberts was a member. Burial was in the Spokane
cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Roberts, Efton V. 25 Apr 1910 - 27 Aug 1967 CCR 31 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Grover F. & Minta J. (Gideon) Roberts; married Mollie Stewart 12 May
1918 - 12 Jan 1991]
Efton V. Roberts, 57, Spokane dairy farmer and minister of this community, was
dead on arrival at 11:30 p.m. Sunday at Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield. Mr.
Roberts suffered an apparent heart attack while preaching at the Pine Ridge Church
Sunday night near here. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church and a lifelong
resident of the Spokane community. Survivors are his wife, Mollie; a daughter, Miss
Sharon Kay Roberts, of the home; and five sisters, Mrs. Gertie Haworth and Mrs. Nellie
Lloyd, both of Kansas City, Mrs. Cecil Harp, Rockford, Ill,, Mrs. Lorene Ashton, Willard
and Mrs. Nila Mitchell, Belton. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the “65” church
with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery, under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Roberts, Ellison Bishop “Trapper” 26 Jun 1892 - 1 Dec 1972 OH 7 Dec 1972 p3
[Note: Son of Joseph & Mary Ella (Redmon) Roberts; married 8 Mar 1916 Ethel Creson
10 Dec 1885 - 6 Mar 1965; married April 1967 Lavina Media (Viles) Bilyeu 18 Jul 1896
- 21 Jan 1990]
SPOKANE - Funeral services for Ellison B. Roberts, 80, Spokane, were held at 2
p.m. Sunday in the Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died at his home about 5 p.m. last Friday. He had
been in ill health for several years.
Roberts, Ernest [see also Cribbs] 14 Dec 1924 - 7 Apr 2003
Ernest Roberts was born in Springfield, MO in 1924 to Sam and Lela Roberts,
and was adopted at a young age by Bill Cribbs after Lela remarried. He graduated from
Springfield Senior High School (now Central) in 1943 and immediately shipped off to
basic training and soon thereafter found himself on battlefield where he was involved in
two major battles during the allied march into Germany. He received three Bronze Stars
for service during this three-year military stint. For a short time during military service,
Ernie attended Drexel Institute in Philadelphia. After service, he attended Drury College
in Springfield. He married Marcella Pearce in 1947 and they moved to Columbia, MO,
where he completed a degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri

in 1949. Upon graduation he began employment with Campbell 66 Express, which was
the beginning of a long-term professional relationship with the Campbell family. After a
few years with Campbell 66, he started Roberts Office Supply. Ernie received his CPA in
1960, and became a partner in the accounting practice of Roper and Richardson. At
various times he taught evening accounting courses at Drury and Evangel colleges. The
accounting firm grew dramatically during the sixties and merged with the national
accounting firm Elmer Fox & CO. in 1971. After the merger, Ernie became involved with
the national office of the firm as National Director of Computer Services and began
traveling extensively to the firms various offices throughout the country. In 1976, Ernie
left public accounting practice to become controller for Southwest Manufacturing Co. in
Aurora, MO, but returned to public accounting in 1978 with the founding of the CPA
firm of Roberts, McKenzie, Mangan and Cummings (RMMC). He remained with RMMC
until his retirement in 1994. Ernie was a member of the Missouri Society of CPA's for 35
years, served as President of the Southwest Chapter of the Missouri Society, and was a
member of several boards and committees. He was a member of the First Baptist Church
where he served as a deacon, a member of the finance committee, and other ad hoc
committees over the years. Ernie also served on the board of the Springfield Public
Library, and was, for a few years, actively involved in the Boy Scouts as an assistant
scoutmaster. Ernie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marcella; daughter Myra Roberts
of Springfield; son Paul of Kansas City and wife Beverly; three grandsons, Neil (19),
Clark (15) and Alec (4), and Neil and Clark's mother, Kathy Roberts of Kansas City. In
his 78 years, Ernie has been a dutiful son, student, teacher, entrepreneur, businessman,
accountant, angel investor, board member, deacon, part time farmer, woodworker, hunter,
tinkerer, traveler, builder, and throughout it all, a wonderful father, grandfather, husband
and a friend to many. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home South
(Campbell and Battlefield) from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 11. Family and friends will
celebrate Ernie's very full life at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the First Baptist Church
Chapel (Springfield). A reception will immediately follow the memorial service. Private
burial will be at Delaware Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to
the American Diabetes Association or other charities of the donor's choice. Springfield
News-Leader, April 11 2003.
Roberts, Ethel (Creson) 10 Dec 1885 - 6 Mar 1965 CCR 11 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Sarah Creson; married Ellison B. Roberts]
Mrs. Ethel Roberts, 79, Spokane, died at her home at 10:45 a.m. Saturday. She
was a member of the Community Pentecostal Church in Spokane. Survivors are her
husband, E. B.; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Burk and Mrs. Eleanor Hopkins, both of
Highlandville, and Mrs. Inez White, Spokane; seven grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Adams-Monger Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Roberts, Eva J. (Stephens) 10 Feb 1873 - 9 Dec 1964 CCR 10 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: married Louis Roberts 19 Sep 1874 - 26 Jan 1921
Mrs. Eva J. Roberts, 91, formerly of this community, died at 3:50 a.m.
Wednesday in an Albuquerque, N. M. hospital after a short illness. A member of the
Church of Christ, Mrs. Roberts was a native of Sparta and taught in schools in this area

for a number of years before going to New Mexico. She is survived by two sons, Lyle of
St. Louis and Earl of Branson; three daughters, Mrs. Tom Bingham, Ozark, Mrs. Ted
Otero, Santa Fe, N. M. and Mrs. George Beamon, Pomona, Calif; two brothers, Claude
and Ercell Stephens, both of Grand Junction, Colo.; 16 grandchildren, 28 great
grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark with Joe Deal officiating. Burial will be in Roberts Cemetery in
Sparta.
Roberts, Freda May (McCuller) 1 May 1923 - 18 Nov 2001
Freda May Roberts, 78, Rogersville, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Sunday, November
18, 2001, in her home. Mrs. Roberts, a housewife, was born May 1, 1923 in Elsenore,
Mo., the daughter of John Edward and Ruth Ellen (Goforth) McCuller. She was united in
marriage to Eugene Roberts in Springfield, Mo. Her parents; husband; a brother, Kenneth
McCuller; and two sisters, Ruth Martin and Alma Wilson preceded her in death.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth E. Roberts and Larry D. Roberts, both of
Springfield, and Edward D. Roberts of Rogersville; a beloved friend, Robert Johnson;
three daughters, Carroll S. Roberts and Judy K. Roberts, both of Springfield, and Gale Z.
Shoults of Ozark; two sisters, Clara Sanders and Lora Jean Hiller, both of Springfield; 16
grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, November 21, 2001, in Thieme Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the National
Kidney Foundation. Thieme Funeral Home. Springfield News-Leader, November 20,
2001.
Roberts, Gene James 24 Sep 1924 - 24 Aug 1995 CCH-N 30 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Arthur Otis & Nora Mae (Gossett) Roberts]
Gene James Roberts, 70, of French Camp, Calif., formerly of Sparta, died August
24, 1995. He was a painter for many years after serving in the U.S. Army. Mr. Roberts is
survived by a beloved companion, Sally Hood, French Camp, Calif.; sons, Everett Ray
Roberts, Stockton, Calif., Harold Roberts, Richmond, Calif., and Charles Lee Roberts,
San Francisco: a brother, Arlie Roberts; sisters, Mary Winston, ID., Shirley Bishop,
Manteca, Calif., Hazel Mitchell, Lebanon, MO., and Louise Barnett, Springfield, MO.;
numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery, Sparta, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Roberts, Glen 16 Dec 1918 - 28 Apr 1993 OH 5 May 1993
[Note: Son of Harry & Nellie Roberts; married 19 Oct 1939 Flossie Essick]
Glen Roberts, 74, Ozark, died Wednesday, April 28, 1993 at his home. He was
born Dec. 16, 1918 in Towanda, Kan., the son of Harry and Nellie Roberts. He had lived
in Christian County for many years. On Oct. 19, 1939, he was united in marriage to
Flossie Essick. He retired from MFA Service Center and was a farmer. He was a member
of Calvary Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Wade
Roberts. Survivors include his wife, Flossie; two sons, Eugene Roberts, and his wife,
Lula Bell, and Charles Roberts and his wife, Joyce, all of Ozark; three sisters, Doris Call,
Fairfield, Calif., Hazel Essick, Ozark, and Norma Kuhn, Bolivar, a brother, Richard

Roberts, Modesto, Calif.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, April 30,in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Roberts, Gordon Junior 9 Feb 1943 -27 Jan 2005 SN-L 28 Jan 2005
Gordon Junior Roberts, age 61, of Bruner, passed away Thursday, January 27,
2005, from a heart attack. He was born February 9, 1943, in Bradleyville, the son of
Lewis Gordon and Bernice (Wallace) Roberts. On October 30, 1962, he and Anita Jo St.
John were united in marriage. Gordon owned and operated Gordon’s Furniture Gallery in
Nixa along with his son, Darin. He enjoyed country music and son at area community
events and was a guest of the Oldfield Opry. He was a loving husband, father and
grandfather. He loved gatherings which included his whole family. He took pride in his
garden and yard work, and always looked forward to traveling with his wife. Survivors
include: his wife Anita Jo; three children and their spouses, Lisa and Steve Quessenberry,
Ozark, Myka and Brett Adams, Ozark and Darin and Misha Roberts, Springfield;
grandchildren Kristen and Rick Gerard, Kelli Jo Terrell and Jeremy Steele, Aly Fields,
Auston Adams and Sophia Roberts; a great grandchild, Shelli Jo Steele; brothers and
sisters, Berdina and Bob Harris, Juanita Wisecarver, Don and Lola Roberts, Betty
Koehler, Darrell Roberts, and Pauline Carson; his father-in-law, Walter St. John, a sisterin-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Jerry Millsap; nieces and nephews; and many
friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, “Odie” Lowell Roberts, a sister, Willa
Jean Boggs, mother-in-law, Eloise St. John, brother-in-law, Keith St. John, and his
parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 30 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark with Pastor Philip Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
AND
Roberts, Gordon Junior 9 Feb 1943 -27 Jan 2005 SN-L 29 Jan 2005
Gordon Junior Roberts, age 61, of Bruner, passed away Thursday, January 27,
2005. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 30 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
the funeral home.
Roberts, Grover T. 27 Oct 1884 - 16 Nov 1957
CCR 28 Nov 1957 p1
Funeral services for Grover T. Roberts, 73, who died November 16 were help
November 19, at 2 p.m. in the Eisenhour Church with the Rev. J. W. Rousey officiating.
Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark. Mr. Roberts was a lifelong resident of the Spokane community and a member of
the Pentacostal Church. In 1901, he was united in marriage to Menta Gideon and to this
union seven children were born. One child preceded him in death. Survivors include five
daughters, Mrs. Joy Haworth of the home; Mrs. Nellie Juede of Kansas City, Mrs. Lloyd
Harp of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Fred Ashton of Willard and Mrs. Nila Mitchell of
Independence; one son, Efton Roberts of Spokane, 15 grandchildren, four great

grandchildren; three brothers, Clarence Roberts of Spokane; 15 grandchildren, four great
grandchildren, three brothers, Clarence Roberts of Rockaway Beach, Julius Roberts, also
of Rockaway and Elson Roberts of Spokane; a host of nieces and nephews.
Roberts, Harry Francis 31 May 1891-10 Jul 1960 CCR 13 Jul 1950
[Note: Son of Marion & Etta (Keith) Roberts; married Nellie Viles 17 Feb 1901 - 20 Jun
1983]
Harry F. Roberts of Spokane died Sunday. He was 59. He was born May 31,
1891. On February 16, 1916 he married Miss Nellie Viles. To them six children were
born. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nellie Roberts, three sons, Wade of Sparta, Glenn
of Ozark, and Richard of California; three daughters, Dorris Call of Spokane, Hazel
Essick of Highlandville, and Norma Lee Kuhn or Ash Grove. Eight granddaughters and
11 grandsons. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Spokane church
by the Rev. Bob Grady. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home.
Roberts, Helen Browne Wright
1883 - 16 Dec 1966 CCR 22 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: married Charles C. Roberts, Sr.]
Mrs. Helen Brown Wright Roberts 83, died Dec. 16, after a long illness, at the
home of Mrs. Joseph Springnether at Osage Beach, with whom Mrs. Roberts had lived
for a number of years. Mrs. Roberts was born at Flushing, N. Y. but made her home for
some time with her son in Springfield and at Ozark. She was a member of the Episcopal
Church. Surviving are the son, Charles C. Roberts, 900 S. Pickwick in Springfield; one
sister, Mrs. Edwin H. Funke, East Willston, N. Y. and four grandchildren. Interment was
December 20, at Flushing, N. Y.
Roberts, James Albert 2 Oct 1917 - 9 Feb 2007 CCH-L 21 Feb 2007 & SN-L 28 Feb
2007
[Note: Son of Amos Hall & Martha Pearl (Payne) Roberts; married 21 Oct 1939 Jewell
Walker]
James Albert Roberts, 89, of Polk died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, in St. John's Hospital
after a short illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1917, in Polk, the son of Amos Hall and Martha
Pearl Payne Roberts. The Lord convicted Albert at all-day services, while he was sitting
on the porch steps at church. He sought the Lord several times in the next revival before
he was saved. After giving his testimony and joining the church, he was baptized in
Lindley Creek. He married Jewell Walker on Oct. 21, 1939, and to this union four
children were born. They celebrated their 67th anniversary in October. Albert was a
farmer all of his life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He never met a stranger and was never too busy to give a helping hand. In the last few
days of his life, he was asked what he would like to tell the church and his reply was
"Don't pray for me but pray for the children." He was a member of Sentinel Missionary
Baptist Church until his death, and he served as treasurer for 38 years. Albert was
preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Annie Walker, Atha Ragsdale and Ada
Jump; and seven brothers, Fred, Claude, Clifford, Cleo and his infant twin, Cletus, Jesse
and Willard. He is survived by his wife, Jewell, of the home; one son, Glenn Roberts and
his wife, Velinda, of Goodson; three daughters, Lou Jean Howard and her husband,

Curtis, of Polk, Leta Fisher and her husband, Richard, of Bolivar and Jana Belk and her
husband, Bob, of Nix a; two brothers, Leslie Roberts and wife Elta and Esther Roberts
and wife Nadine, all of Polk; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Roberts of Bolivar and Bertha
Periman of Nevada; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren with another greatgrandson expected in April; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Services
were Monday, Feb. 12, in Pitts Chapel of Bolivar with Brother Jackie Brakebill and
Brother Dwight Joy officiating. Burial followed in the Sentinel Cemetery in Polk.
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Roberts, James Louis 31 Jan 1926 - 27 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Son of Earl & Muriel (Wills) Roberts]
James Louis Roberts, of Houston, Texas, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday April 27,
1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, MO. Mr. Robert was born January 31, 1926 in
Christian County, MO the son of Earl and Muriel Wills Roberts. Mr. Roberts lived in
Houston, Texas, and just recently moved to Ozark. He was a member of the Hidden
Valley Church of Christ in Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1
sister. Survivors include a daughter Vicki McCoy and her husband John of Ozark, a son
Chris Roberts of Dallas, Texas, one sister, Helen Gaither and her husband Paul of Austin,
Texas, one uncle, Clifford Wills of Rogersville and nieces and nephews and four
grandchildren. Funeral services was at 2 p.m. Thursday April 29 in Harris, A Heritage
Funeral Home at Ozark. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery, Linden, Missouri.
There was no formal visitation.
Roberts, Jesse W. 11 May 1919 - 21 Dec 1974
Jesse W. Roberts, 55, formerly of Aurora, died early Saturday following an
apparent heart attack shortly after admittance to Colorado Springs, Colo., hospital. Mr.
Roberts moved to Colorado Springs three years ago. A Sparta native, he worked at an
Ozark grocery store before moving to Fresno, Calif., where he worked for the U.S. Postal
Service. After moving to Aurora, Mr. Roberts worked at a nearby grocery store.
Surviving are his wife, Alma; and one brother, Manford, of Fresno. Services will be at
10 a.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Gene Roberts officiating.
Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery near Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 28, 1974 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Roberts, Julius Clayton 10 Jan 1889 - 11 Feb 1973 OH 15 Feb 1973 p11
[Note: married Caludia]
Branson - Funeral services for Julius Clayton Roberts, 84, of Branson, were held
in the Whelchel Chapel, the Rev. Tip Keithley officiating. Burial was in Ozarks
Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died last Sunday at the Skaggs Community Hospital
after a brief illness. Survivors are his wife, Caludia; one daughter, Mrs. Thelma Patrick of
Ozark; one son, J. C. Roberts of Branson; four grandchildren and one great
grandchildren.
Roberts, Kenneth Jeffery “Jeff”

12 Feb 1974 - 23 Jul 2001

Kenneth Jeffery “Jeff” Roberts, age 27, Ozark, passed away Monday, July 23,
2001 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jeff was born February 12, 1974,
the son of William Eugene and Lula Belle (Whitlock) Roberts. He lived in Ozark
throughout his life. Jess was currently working at O’Reilly Automotive. Survivors
include his parents, Eugene and Lou Roberts, Ozark, a daughter, Taylor Roberts; his
girlfriend, Chris Branstetter; a grandmother, Flossie Roberts; a sister, Pam Dennis and
her husband, Virgil all of Ozark; a nephew and niece, Brandon and Ashley Dennis and
aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday,
July 26 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial
will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in
the funeral home.
Roberts, Lambert 17 Nov 1881 - 14 Jul 1966 CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Oliver & Permelia (Smith) Roberts; married Martha Melinda Garrison 19
Apr 1883 - 1 Mar 1963]
Lambert Roberts, 84, a lifelong resident of Sparta, died at 2:10 a.m. Thursday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Lassley, Fresno,
Calif; three sons, Manford of Fresno, Wade, Sparta and Jesse, Aurora; 13 grandchildren,
25 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m.
Sunday in Sparta Baptist Church. with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating, assisted by the
Rev. Gene Roberts. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Roberts, Lee 1887 - Jun 1961 CCR 15 Jun 1961 p8
[Note: No legible tombstone]
Funeral services for Lee Roberts, 83, of Clever, who died Wednesday at his
home, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Funeral Home at Clever with the Rev.
Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Mr. Roberts’ body was
found at 8:30 a.m.. at his home by Christian County Deputy Sheriff Harold Wampler who
was investigating a call from townspeople who had missed seeing Mr. Roberts for a
couple of days. County Coroner Dean Harris investigated and ruled death was due to
natural causes. No inquest will be held. He has no known survivors.
Roberts, Lee 5 May 1904 – 23 June 1995 CCH-N 28 June 1995
Lee Roberts, 91, Sparta, died Friday, June 23, 1995, at Springfield Park Care
Center, following a short illness. He was born May 5, 1904, in Rome, Mo., the son of
Jim and Mary (Melton) Roberts. He married Agnes N. Hughes on Sept. 22, 1926. He was
self-employed as a farmer and a truck and school bus driver for many years and was an
active member of the Democratic Party. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth, Sarcoxie,
Pete, Springfield, and Ronnie, Lee’s Summit; seven grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Services were Sunday in Roberts Cemetery, Sparta, under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Roberts, Lester 16 Apr 1914 - 9 Apr 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 p9
[Note: married Joy]
Services for Lester Roberts, 64 Ozark, a former Brownbranch resident were held
Wednesday in the Brownbranch Church with the Rev. Tommy Johnson officiating.

Burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Roberts died Monday in Cox Medical Center
after a long illness. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Joy; five
daughters, Mrs. L. R. Hankins, Ozark, Mrs. Joy Knight of Washington state, Mrs. Roda
Mell, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Gracie Light, Aurora, Colo., and Mrs. Marie Van Camp,
Thornfield; two sons, Lester, Herington, Kan. and Eddie, Ozark; two brothers, Roy and
Lonnie, both of Washington state; 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Roberts, Lewis G. 11 Mar 1911 - 26 Mar 2001 CCH-N 4 Apr 2001
Lewis G. Roberts, 90, Sparta, passed away Monday, March 26, 2001 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born March 11, 1911 in the Keltner
Community, the son of Harvey and Nora Jane (Adams) Roberts. Mr. Roberts was a
farmer throughout his life. Survivors include his wife, Goldie; eight children, Pauline
Carson, Lone Dell, Mo., Don Roberts and his wife Lola, Conway, Ark., Willa Jean
Boggs, Springfield, Juanita Wisecarver, Rogersville, Gordon Roberts and his wife Anita
Jo, Bruner, and Darrell Roberts, Springfield; a sister, Alma Gott, Bradleyville; several
grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. A
son, Lowell, preceded him in death. A funeral service was held Thursday, March 29 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in
Ozark cemetery.
Roberts, Lonnie Wade 15 Jul 1911 - 17 Apr 1969 CCR 24 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Lambert & Martha Melinda (Garrison) Roberts; married first Ada
Beatrice Fox 23 Jun 1912 - 6 May 1933; marries second Creola Irene Hughes 1 Feb
1918 - 23 Sep 1996]
L. Wade Roberts, 75, Sparta, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday, April 17 in his home.
He was a retired farmer and state highway department employee, and was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Sparta. Survivors include his wife, Creola; three sons, the Rev.
Eugene Roberts. Weaubleau, Capt. Jimmie D. Roberts, Ft. Benjamin Harrison,
Indianapolis, Ind., and Randy W. Roberts, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Clara Lee
Clinton and Miss Josephine Roberts, both of Ozark; two brothers, Manford, Fresno,
Calif. and Jesse, Aurora; a sister, Mrs. Nellie Lassley, Fresno; seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church in Sparta with the
Revs.. Roy Cantrell and Connie Shelton officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Roberts, Lowell Ray, Sgt. 1st Class 17 Jan 1949 - 2 Dec 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
Sgt. 1st Class Lowell R. Roberts, 41, Devil's Elbow, died Saturday morning, Dec.
2, 1990 in his home. Roberts, a Former resident of Sparta, was retired from the U.S.
Army and a 1967 graduate of Sparta High School. Survivors include his wife, Nadean,
Devil's Elbow; a daughter, Tracey Spain; his father, Lewis, and his wife, Goldie, Sparta;
three brothers, Don, Conway, Ark., Gordon, Ozark, and Darrell, Springfield; four sisters,
Willa Jean Boggs, state of California, Betty Koehler, Springfield, Berdena Harris and
Juanita Wisecarver, both of Rogersville. Preceding him in death were his mother,
Bernice, in 1955; and his stepmother, Carmen, in 1984. Graveside services with military
honors were Wednesday afternoon in Springfield National Cemetery. Visitation was
Tuesday evening in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Roberts, Luke Levi 18 Aug 1988 - 18 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug 1988
[Note: Son of Rev. Eldo & Linda (Tickle) Roberts]
Luke Levi Roberts, infant son of the Rev. Eldo and Linda Roberts, Ozark, died
shortly after birth Aug. 18 at the Woman's Care Clinic, Monett. Graveside services for
Luke were held Saturday at Prospect Cemetery, with the Rev. Douglas Delp officiating.
Services were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Survivors in addition
to his parents include his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Davon Tickle, and
paternal grandparents Charles and Texie Roberts.
Roberts, Luvenia M. (Viles) Bilyeu 18 Jul 1896 - 21 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of William Sanders & Nancy Jane (Jackson) Viles; married Clifford H.
Bilyeu 23 Oct 1896 - 24 Apr 1963; married second ? Roberts]
Luvenia M. Roberts, 93, died Sunday in St. John's Regional Health Center. She
was preceded in death by her Survivors include a son, John Parrish, Tulsa, Okla.; a sister,
Gladys Courtois, Springfield; four grandchildren, Joey, Dennis and Randy Parrish and
Sonya Sculz; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held 2 p.m. Tuesday in HarrisColonial Chapel, Ozark, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial followed in
Spokane Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m.
Roberts, Mae O. (Williams) 17 May 1902 - 19 Sep 1948 CCR 23 Sep 1948
[Note: married 1917 Claude Roberts 1894 - 1 Dec 1965]
May Williams Roberts was born May 17, 1902 and departed this life Sept. 19,
1948 at her home at Chadwick, Mo., at the age of 46 years, 4 months and 2 days. She was
united in marriage in 1917 to Claude Roberts and to this union two children were born.
Survivors include her husband, Claude; one son, Merrill, one daughter, Mrs. Lula
Applegate, all of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Anna Brumley of Mabton, Wash., three halfbrothers, Bud Williams of Springfield, Shelt Williams of Chadwick, Ipp Williams of
Bruner, three half-sisters, Leona Stafford of Galena, Wealtha of Ava and Mrs. Nellie
Brackenridge of California; three grandchildren, many other relatives and a host of
friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Chadwick Union church with
Sister Laura Stone officiating. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Roberts, Martha E. (?) Demonbrun
1842 - 29 Apr 1937
Mrs. Martha E. Roberts, 84, died at 5 ‘clock this morning in the home of her son,
Henry H. Demonbrun near Battlefield, following a lingering illness. Funeral services will
be at 1:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the Methodist Church at Battlefield with burial in
the Manley Cemetery under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer. Survivors are two other
sons, William and Roy Demonbrun of Springfield and two daughters, Mrs. Julia Phillips
and Mrs. Alice Ray of Los Angeles. Springfield Leader, April 30 1937.
[on 1880 Richland, Barton Co Mo census - husband John F. Demonbreun - from
Metcalfe Co KY 1879]
Roberts, Martha Melinda (Garrison) 19 Apr 1883 - 1 Mar 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963 p8

[Note: Daughter of John Jesse & Elizabeth Jane (Mackey) Garrison; married Lambert
Roberts 17 Nov 1881 - 14 Jul 1966]
Mrs. Martha Roberts, 79, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday at her home southwest of
Sparta after suffering a heart attack. She had been under treatment for a heart ailment.
Mrs. Roberts is survived by her husband, Lambert; one daughter, Mrs. Sam Lassley,
Fresno, Calif.; three sons, Manford of Fresno, Wade of Sparta and Jesse of Aurora; one
sister; one brother; five half-sisters; three half-brothers; 13 grandchildren and 25 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sparta Baptist Church with the
Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev. Gene Roberts officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Harris.
Roberts, Merril O. 21 Mar 1920 - 5 Oct 1956 CCR 18 Oct 1956 p1
Funeral services for Merril O. Roberts, 36 who died October 5 at the Veterans
Hospital at Wichita, Kan. were held Sunday, October 7 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chadwick
Union Church, with Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery
under direction in the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a member of the Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Roberts of Denver, Colo., his father,
Claude Roberts of Wichita; one sister, Mrs. Don Applegate of Chadwick and other
relatives.
Roberts, Minta J. (Gideon) 19 Nov 1878 - 3 Jun 1948 CCR 10 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of George & Martha J. (Logan) Gideon; married 24 Nov 1901 Grover T.
Roberts]
Mrs. Minta J. Roberts was born November 19, 1878, in Christian county,
Missouri, and passed away at her home near Spokane on June 3, 1948. She united in
marriage to Grover T. Roberts on November 24, 1901, and to this union were born seven
children. One child preceded Mrs. Roberts in death. She was a faithful and active church
member for some forty years. Survivors include her husband, Grover T. Roberts of
Spokane; five daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Hayworth of the home, Mrs. Nellie Juede of
Kansas City, Mrs. Cecil Harp of Chestnutridge, Mrs. Lorene Ashton of Willard, and Mrs.
Nila Mitchell of Independence, Mo. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the
Isenhour church with Rev. Mitchell officiating. Burial was in the Spokane cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Roberts, Mollie (Stewart) 12 May 1918 - 12 Jan 1991 NN-E 17 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of George Cyrus & Gertrude “Gertie” (Barnhart) Stewart ]
Mollie Roberts, 72, Spokane, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 1991, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Roberts, a homemaker, was born May 12, 1918, in
Reno, Mo., to George and Gertie Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Efton Roberts, on Aug. 17, 1967. She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Maples,
Spokane; a grandson, Brent Owens, Spokane; three brothers, Otis Stewart, Norwalk,
Calif., Billy Stewart, Spokane, and C.W. Stewart, Galena; and a sister, Hazel Mease,
Reeds Spring. Services were Tuesday in 65 Church with the Revs. Earl Blansit and Joe
Bill officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel.

Roberts, Nina Mae (Maggard) 23 Sep 1922 - 14 Dec 2003 SN-L 17 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Caleb & Nancy (Huff) Maggard; married 7 Dec 1939 James M.
Roberts]
Nina Mae Roberts, 81, Springfield, passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003, in Ozark
Riverview Manor, Ozark, Mo. Nina was born Sept. 23, 1922, in Douglas County, Mo.,
the daughter of Caleb and Nancy Huff Maggard. Nina was united in marriage on Dec. 7,
1938, in Ava, Mo., to James M. Roberts. She was a retired machine operator for General
Electric and a member of Seminole Baptist Church where she enjoyed being a part of the
Senior Group. Nina enjoyed quilting; she had made a quilt for each of her children. She
also enjoyed gardening in which she grew roses, iris, peonies and the prettiest azalea
bushes that anyone had ever seen. Nina also enjoyed cooking and was known for her
fried chicken. Nina was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Rev. James M. Roberts; her brothers, Roy Maggard, Glenn
Maggard, Hiram Maggard, Lincoln Maggard, David Maggard and Otto Maggard; and a
sister, Nora Stillings. Survivors include her children, Pat Hoppis, Willard, James and wife
Marty Roberts, Willard, Bonnie and husband Jerald Burkhart, Rogersville, Judy and
husband David Collier, Springfield, and Becky and husband Cort Horton, Rogersville; a
brother, Arthur and wife Genevieve Maggard, Springfield, Jim Maggard and wife Mary
Maggard, Willard; sisters Lois Fitzgerald, Bettendorf, Iowa, Madena and husband Jody
Hall, Springfield, Francis Montgomery, Ozark, Gladys Huff, Ozark, Tennie Williams,
McPherson, Kan., and Inice and husband Richard Lawrence, Ava; and grandchildren
Cindy Love, Greg Roberts, Tim Roberts, Sheila Sheffield, Angie Anderson, Amy Joe,
Rusty Roberts, Jamie Roberts, Nicole Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Mike Hoppis, Mickie
Bishop, Kevin Collier, Danny Collier and Andy Horton. Also surviving are 18 greatgrandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2003, at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte with
Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations can be
made to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO
65804, or The Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804, with
envelopes provided at the funeral home.
Roberts, Nora Jane (Adams) 2 Apr 1894 - 14 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8
Mrs. Nora J. Roberts, 76, of Ozark died at 1:36 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Mrs. Roberts moved to Ozark from
Bradleyville, and was a member of the Ozark Church of Christ. Survivors include her
husband, Harvey, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Alma Gott and Mrs. Gladys
Albright, both of Bradleyville and Mrs. Alta Gent, of Ozark; one son, Lewis Roberts, of
Sparta; one brother, Jake Adams of Billings, Mont.; one sister, Mrs. Julia Pittman, of Mt.
Vernon; one half-sister, Mrs. Elsie Moody, of Phoenix, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; 21 great
grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. today
in the Southside Church of Christ, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Ozark
Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Roberts, Muriel (Wills) 3 Jun 1904 - 1 Apr 1999 CCH-N 14 Apr 1999

[Note: Daughter of James Clyde & Nancy Anna (Stone) Wills; married 1924 Earl G.
Roberts 8 Jun 1904 - 1 Aug 1981]
Muriel Roberts, 94, Houston, Texas, died at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 1, 1999 in
Capitol City Nursing Home in Austin, Texas after suffering a stroke. Mrs. Roberts was
born June 3, 1904 in Christian County, MO, the daughter of Clyde and Anna Wills. She
was united in marriage to Earl Roberts in 1924 and to this marriage three children were
born. Mrs. Roberts lived in Missouri most of her life, moving to Houston, Texas in 1975.
She was a member of the Hidden Valley Church of Christ in Houston. She was preceded
in death by her husband in 1981; her daughter, Mary Powell in 1990; her parents, and two
sisters, Edna and Mamie Wills. Survivors include a son, James Louis Roberts, now living
in Ozark; one daughter, Helen Gaither and her husband, Paul, Austin, Texas: a brother,
Clifford Wills, Rogersville, MO; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Linden Cemetery. Visitation was at the
funeral home from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday. Arrangements was under the direction of
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Roberts, Ollie (Guthrie) 13 May 1878 - 25 Feb 1968
CCR 29 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of William & Lucinda ( ) Guthrie; married Roscoe Roberts 30 Oct 1873
- 26 Jun 1959]
Mrs. Ollie Roberts, 89. of Springfield, died at 10:13 p.m. Sunday in BurgeProtestant Hospital. A lifelong resident of Sparta before moving to Springfield 12 years
ago, Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. She is survived by her
son, Jess, Fresno, California; a daughter, Mrs. Lona Gailey, with whom she had lived;
two grandchildren; four great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Services
were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Sparta Baptist Church with the Revs. Earl Smith and
Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Roberts, Opal Mae (Gideon) 1916 - 3 Aug 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 10 Aug
1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of William Preston & ? (?) Gideon; married 21 Sep 1937 Wade S.
Roberts 10 Nov 1917 - Apr 1983]
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Roberts, 56, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Fairview
Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday at the Missouri State Chest Hospital
at Mt. Vernon. She was a member of the Chadwick Pentecostal Church and lifelong
Ozark resident. She is survived by her husband, Wade; two sons, Billy Roberts of
Jefferson City and Jimmy Roberts of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Marie Kirby of
Phoenix; three brothers, Rex Gideon of Reeds Spring, Leonard Gideon and Lester Gideon
both of Ozark; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Roberts, Paul
21 Nov 1918 - 3 Mar 1960
CCR 10 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: son of Richard & Rushia (Justice) Roberts]
Paul Roberts, 41, an invalid most of his life, died at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at his
home in Ozark. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts of the
home; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Andres, San Bernadino, Calif., Mrs. Louise Leilsen,

Rockport, Mo.; Mrs. Juantia Deering, Lawndale, Calif.; and Mrs. Dorothy Black, Lenox,
Mo. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with burial in Ozark
Cemetery.
Roberts, Peggy Ann (Davidson) 12 Oct 1948 - 5 Jul 1996 CCH-N 10 Jul 1996
Peggy Ann Roberts, 47, Nixa, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Friday, July 5, 1996 in
Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. Peggy was born October 12, 1948 in Brown
Branch, Mo. the daughter of Archie E. and Sylvia M. Mitchell Davidson. She was
married to Randy Roberts December 20, 1986 in Clever, Mo. She was employed by
Fasco, Ind., having worked for many years. In her leisure time she enjoyed reading and
cooking. She is preceded in death by her father, an infant daughter Nicole and three
brothers. Survivors include her husband Randy of the home; a daughter, Patricia Esther
and her husband, Michael, Lebanon; a son Kevin Clark, Nixa; her mother, Myrtle
Davidson, Ava; a sister, Betty Scott, Marion, Ark.; and a granddaughter, Tiffany Walker,
Lebanon. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Eugene Roberts officiating. She was laid to rest next to her
father in the Bethel Cemetery, Brown Branch, Mo. Visitation was held from 7 to 8:00
p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The Kitchen in
care of the funeral home.
Roberts, Robert W. 13 Sep 1898 - 10 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: Son of Jacob “Jake” & Lunda J. (Garrison) Roberts]
Robert W. Roberts, 69, a retired farmer of the Chadwick community, died at 4
a.m. Saturday in the state sanatorium at Mt. Vernon after a one-month illness. Mr.
Roberts is survived by one brothers, Ed, Tarkio, and one sister, Mrs. Maudie Brewer,
Chadwick. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery east of
Oldfield.
Roberts, Ronald 2 Sep 1934 - 16 Nov 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
[Note: Son of Ross & Mable Dean (Selvidge) Roberts
Ronald Ross Roberts, 60, Bradleyville, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994, in his
home. He was born Sept. 2, 1934, in the Beaver Township in Taney County, the son of
Ross and Mable Dean Selvidge Roberts. He lived all of his life in the Bradleyville area.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one sister, Mary Sue Wilkey,
Forsyth; one nephew, Don Wilkey; two grandnephews, Daniel and David Wilkey and a
grandniece, Venecia, all of Eureka Springs, Ark., an uncle and aunt, Boyd and Audrey
Roberts, Bradleyville. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 19, in the Bradleyville
Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial followed in the
Bradleyville Cemetery under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Roberts, Roscoe 30 Oct 1873 - 26 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p9
[Note: son of Patterson & Nancy (Garrison) Roberts married Ollie Guthrie]
Funeral services for Roscoe Roberts, 85 of Springfield, who died Friday, June 26,
were held Sunday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist Church, with Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of

Ozark. He was a native of the Sparta community and spent his entire life there until
moving to Springfield in 1957. He was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church for 58
years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ollie Roberts; two sons, Jesse W. Roberts of
Fresno, Calif., and Homer P. Roberts of Dallas, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Lona Gailey
of Springfield, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Anna
Crain of Tulsa, Okla.
Roberts, Rushia (Justice) 7 Jul 1898 - 29 Oct 1979 OH 1 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of William H. & Lizzie (Andrews) Roberts; married Richard Roberts 17
Feb 1892 - 18 Jun 1978]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rushia Roberts, 81, Christian County native and former
Ozark resident, will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts died Monday
in Fairfax Hospital at Fairfax. Mrs. Roberts was born in eastern Christian County. She
lived in Tarkio and California before moving to Ozark in 1957. he moved to Rock Port
last year where she was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include four
daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Black, Lenox, Mrs. Louise Nielsen, Rock Port, Mrs. Juanita
Deering, Hawthorne, Calif., Mrs. Marie Andrews, San Bernardino, Calif.; three sisters,
Mrs. Bertha Day, Springfield, Mrs. Matle Waltrip.
Roberts, Ruth 21 May 1877 - 2 Feb 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
WARSAW - Services for Mrs. Ruth Roberts, 97, Warsaw, were at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday in the Reser Chapel here with the Rev. J. D. Little officiating,. Burial was in
Cross Timbers Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts died at 10 p.m. Saturday in the Oak Haven
Nursing Home in Warsaw after a long illness. A native of Cross Timbers, Mrs. Roberts
was a lifelong resident of Benton and Hickory counties. Surviving are her son, Howard of
Omaha, Neb. and five daughters, Mrs. Ina Nichols and Mrs. Elva Kiser, both of Fristoe,
Mrs. Faye Fillmer, Ozark, Mrs. Helen Julian, Omaha, Neb and Mrs. Edna Smiser, Cross
Timbers.
Roberts, Sallie (Davis) 20 Dec 1903 - 9 Aug 1995 CCH-N 16 Aug 1995
[Note: Daughter of John Henry & Mary Jane Davis; married William Ernest Roberts 28
Feb 1900 - 4 Jul 1943]
Sallie Roberts, age 91, of Spokane, died Wednesday, August 9, 1995, in her
home. She was born December 20, 1903 in Taney County, and was the daughter of . Mrs.
Roberts left the work force in Kansas City at age 73, and was a member of the
International Ladies Garment Workers Union. Generous to all, she felt it was more
blessed to give than to receive. She was preceded in death by: Her husband, William
Ernest Roberts in 1943; a daughter, Ruby White; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. Survivors
include: a daughter, Dorothy Goodall, Spokane; a son, Shobe Roberts, Spokane; 6
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services
were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Roberts, Shobe 26 Jun 1923 – 6 Aug 1997 CCH-N 9 Aug 1997

Shobe Roberts, age 74, of Spokane, died Wednesday, August 6, 1997, in his
home. He was born June 26, 1923 and was the son of William Ernest and Sallie (Davis)
Roberts. He was a lifelong resident of the Spokane area. On August 29, 1943, he married
Rita Reynolds. Mr. Roberts was a farmer and was an employee of Carnahan Fence
Company for several years. He enjoyed spending time with his horses and mules and
always looked forward to trail rides. His parents and a sister, Ruby White, preceded him
in death. Survivors include: his wife, Rita; a sister, Dorothy Goodall, Spokane; nieces;
and nephews. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. today, August 9, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Junior Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach
Cemetery.
Roberts, Thelma L. (Simpson) 27 Feb 1907 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 11 Aug 1977 p7
[Note: married Jay Lyle Roberts; no stone in Roberts Cemetery]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Thelma L. Roberts, 70, St. Louis, will be Wednesday
at 2 p.m. in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Terry Kerr officiating. Burial will be in
Roberts Cemetery near Sparta. Mrs. Roberts died Feb. 26 in St. Louis of natural causes.
She had donated her body to Washington University Medical School, St. Louis. The
university transferred the body to Ozark after competing research. Survivors include her
husband, Jay Lyle of St. Louis, formerly of Ozark; a son, James Hall of St. Louis; two
sisters, Mrs. Maude Maupe and Mrs. Jeanne Vasell, both of St. Louis; and a brother, J. O.
Simpson, Chanute, Kan.
Roberts, Weltha J. 9 Oct 1876 - 10 Sep 1969 CCR 18 Sep 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of William & Martha (Mitchell) Roberts, Jr.]
Funeral services for Miss Weltha J. Roberts, 92, of Route 1, Sparta were at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in
Roberts Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Miss Roberts, a lifelong resident of
Sparta, died at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital. Survivors include a
sister, Mrs. Othenia Anderson, of the home and several nieces and nephews.
Roberts, William David 29 Mar 1881 - 24 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
[Note: married Clemie 9 Apr 1883 - 6 Jan 1968]
Funeral services for William D. Roberts, 88, of Ozark, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Thomas Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Mr. Roberts died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
where he had been a patient eight days. He was a former prosecuting attorney in Ozark
County and magistrate and probate judge in Howell County, He moved to Ozark in 1960
from West Plains. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lena Johnson of Ozark; four
brothers, Clarence Roberts of Fair Grove, Mont Roberts of Springfield, Ben Roberts of
La Habra, Calif. and Thomas Roberts of Willard; three sisters, Mrs. Allie Andrews of
Ava, Mrs. Ida McCrite and Mrs. Minnie Anderson, both of Springfield, two
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Roberts, Willie L. 30 Jun 1893 - 14 Aug 1954 CCR 2 Sep 1954 p4
Funeral services for Willie L. Roberts, 62, who died August 14, were conducted
Sunday morning, August 29, at ten o’clock at the Roberts Cemetery , with the Rev. Roy

Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Roberts Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by two sons, Frank Roberts of Hickman Mills
and Fred Roberts of Independence; two daughters, Paula Tschirhart of Kansas City and
Amagene Vanover of Lexington; one brother, Lambert Roberts of Sparta; two sisters,
Minnie Johnson of Ozark and Amy McConnell of Republic.
Robertson, Artie Pearl (Terry) 3 Nov 1886 - 11 Nov 1967 CCR 16 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Mary Ann (Baker) Terry]
Mrs. Artie Pearl Robertson, 81, died at 4:45 p.m. Saturday in her home in Nixa.
A longtime resident of the Nixa community, Mrs. Robertson lived for a short while in the
Republic community. She was a member of the First Baptist Church here. Survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Posey, of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Blevins, Nixa,
and Mrs. Maggie Thompson, Marysville, Wash.; seven grandchildren and several greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Revs.
Fred Jackman and Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery south of
Nixa. Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner was not dated.
Robertson, Benjamin H. 1890 - 3 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: married Fannie Pollard]
Funeral services for Benjamin H. Robertson, 78, Longrun, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Longrun General Baptist Church with the Rev. T. B. Hobbs officiating. Burial was in
Longrun Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Robertson, a retired
farmer, died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in his home. He is survived by seven
daughters, Mrs. Roxie Cole and Mrs, Ruby McIver, both of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs.
Brooxie Welch, Thornfield, Mrs. Hazel Walker, Sparta, Mrs. Wilma Shouse and Mrs.
Helen Jamieson, both of Kansas City; and six sons, William, Branson, Basil, Tonganixoe,
Kan., Everett, Brockton, Mass., Lonnie, Ozark, Leonard, Independence and Tom,
Longrun. Other survivors include six sisters, Mrs. Nellie Hobbs, Thayer, Mrs. Clelle
Byrd, Rockport, Mrs. Fred Hubbard, Liberty, Mrs. Rex Franklin, Springfield, Ore., Mrs.
Herman Pellham, Rainier, Ore., Mrs. Arnold Pellham, Woodland, Ore.; five brothers, W.
H., Bradleyville, Oliver, Oregon City, Ore., Woodrow, Kansas City, Billie State of
Oregon, Willie, state of Washington; 37 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Robertson, Betty (Cutbirth) 3 Jun 1950 - 29 Mar 1998 CCH-N 8 Apr 1998
Betty Robertson, age 47, died Sunday, March 29, 1998, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born June 3, 1950, in Stone County, and was the
daughter of Burney and Vernadeen (Hicks) Cutbirth. Her father preceded her in death.
Betty owned and operated restaurants in Ozark and Nixa for 23 years. Survivors include:
her husband, Lonnie W. Robertson; a son Lonnie Robertson, Jr. and his wife, Pamela,
Galena; her mother, Vernadeen Cutbirth, Galena; two sisters and their husbands, Leeta
and Gary McCoy, Galena and Janice and Junior Sims, Taneyville; a brother, B.J.
Cutbirth, Galena; five nieces and nephews, Crystal and Jami Cutbirth, Bruce A.
Aschwege, Chad McCoy, Gary McCoy and his wife, Cara; a great nephew, Brandon
McCoy; four aunts; an uncle; and a host of many other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were Tuesday, March 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. David
Clouse and Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in FloOd Cemetery, Highlandville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous through Adams Funeral
Home.
Robertson, Deborah Jean (Hall) 1958 - 9 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
Deborah Jean Robertson, 33, Nixa, died at 12:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 1991 in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was a student at Southwest Missouri
State University and a member of Mount Gillian Baptist Church. Surviving are her
husband, Vernon; three children, Jeffery, Jill and Lisa, of the home; her mother, Margie
Hall, Nixa; a sister, Telitha Kasmann, Jefferson City; a grandmother, Maggie Harvey,
Oxford, Miss.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday in
Arthur's Colonial Chapel, Marshfield, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial
was in Marshfield Cemetery.
Robertson, Dorothy Cerelda (Kile) 1911 - 20 Jan 1953 CCR 5 Feb 1953 p8
[Note: Daughter of ? & Lou (?) Kile; married Glen Robertson 2 Apr 1905 - 17 Jun 1973]
Mrs. Dorothy Cerelda Robertson, 41, wife of Glen Robertson of route 3, Billings,
passes away at 3:05 o’clock Friday morning after a short illness. Mrs. Robertson was a
lifelong resident of Christian and Greene Counties. She had lived near Billings for seven
years, and was a member of the Mt.. Pleasant Baptist Church. In addition to her husband,
Mrs. Robertson leaves one daughter, Mrs. John Westerman of Billings; her mother, Mrs.
Lou Kile, Ash Grove; two brothers, Orville Kile, Ash Grove and Kenneth Kile of Avilla;
four sisters, Mrs. Gladys King, Ash Grove; Mrs. Ruth Carter, Walnut Grove, Mrs. Ray
Randles, Bois D’Arc, and Mrs. Faye Buckmaster of route 11, Springfield. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon in the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church near Ash Grove
by the Rev. Luther Nelson. Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were John Vermule. Herman Vermule, Raymond
Schatz, Otto Westerman, Irvin Cook and Harold Randles.
Robertson, Frances M. 1896 - 25 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
Frances, M. Robertson, 92, of Springfield, died at 6:55 pm July 25 at St. John’s
Regional Health Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Robertson were held July
28 at Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A resident of Springfield for 53 years, Mrs.
Robertson was a member of Central Christian Church. Her survivors include two
daughters, Merle Hale and Margie Bonner, both of Springfield; two sons, Jack and John,
both of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren.
Robertson, Fred William 27 May 1883 - 9 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of William & Sarah Robertson; married 25 Dec 1904 Artie Pearl Terry 3 Nov
1886 - 11 Nov 1967]
Fred William Robertson was born to William and Sarah Robertson in Greene
county on May 27, 1883 and died March 9, 1949, at the age of 65 years. He had been a
lifelong resident of Greene and Christian counties, having lived on his farm home for the
past twenty-four years. On December 25, 1904 he married Pearl Terry and to this union
were born three children. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist church.

Survivors are the widow, Pearl Robertson of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby M.
Posey and Mrs. Shirley Cravens, both of Fairfield, IL; one son, Ralph Robertson of
Ozark; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon at 2 pm in the Riverdale Baptist church with the Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was made in the Jones cemetery under direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa.
Robertson, George died 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 pB8
[Note: married Myra; insufficient information to identify - could be George Robertson 15
Apr 1909 - Feb 1979 of Buckner, Jackson County, MO]
We wish to thank everyone for their sympathy and prayers & held during the
illness & death of our husband and brother, George Robertson. His wife, Myra & sisters.
Robertson, Glen 2 Apr 1905 - 17 Jun 1973 OH 21 Jun 1973p7
[Note: married first Dorothy Cerelda Kile 1911 - 20 Jan 1953; married second Maude L.
Batson 20 Feb 1904 - 20 Nov 1994]
Billings - Glen Robertson, 68, of Billings, died last Sunday at St. John's Hospital
Springfield. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Maude; one daughter,
Mrs. Joan Westerman, Clever, and one sister, Mrs. Irene Hanks, Springfield. Services
were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Billings Methodist Church, the Revs. Roy Keith
and David Beckerdite officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery . Arrangements were
under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Robertson, Infant Dau 6 Jun 1963 - 6 Jun 1963
CCR 13 Jun 1963
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs William Robertson, of
Ozark, were at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Ozark Cemetery. Survivors include the
infant’s parents; one brother, Mike, of the home; and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. K.R. Noblett, Ozark. Adams-Monger of Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
Robertson, James I. “Samps”
3 Jan 1885 - 15 Oct 1954 CCR 21 Oct 1954 p5
Funeral services for Jim “Samps” Robertson, 68, a lifelong resident of the Shady
Grove and Sparta communities, who died October 15 in Haguewood Hospital at Ozark,
were held Sunday at the Shady Grove church with Rev. Silvy Howard officiating, Burial
was in Shipman Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. He is survived
by one sister, Mrs. Nancy Alice Johnson, three nephews, four nieces and many friends.
Robertson, John W. 23 Jun 1874 - 6 Aug 1971 CCR 12 Aug 1971 p8
John W. Robertson, 97, of Springfield, died at 7 p.m. Friday in Foster Nursing
Home after a three-week illness. Mr. Robertson operated hardware stores in Republic and
Clever and was employed by Peer Hardware Company. Surviving are his wife, Effie; two
sons, Herbert Robertson of Springfield and Robert Robertson of Cape Fair; three
daughters, Mrs. Grace Fox and Mrs. Blanch Mallott, both of Nixa, and Mrs. Reba Hughes
of Springfield; a brother, Robert, Phoenix, Ariz; nine grandchildren, 12 great
grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Monday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Claude Barclay officiating. Burial was in
Lindsey Chapel Cemetery, near Republic.

Robertson, Lemuel Paul "Shorty" 15 Nov 1912 - 17 Oct 2003 CCH-N 29 Oct 2003
Lemuel Paul "Shorty" Robertson, Sr., 90, passed away Friday, Oct. 17, 2003, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Nov. 15, 1912, at Squires, to James
Marion and Laura Jane (Marler) Robertson. He was the seventh son of a Civil War
Veteran, and he loved to share his father's stories about the war. On Feb. 1, 1935 he was
united in marriage to Dottie Opal Hensley, and to this union eleven sons and five
daughters were born. Shorty and Dottie Robertson were the patriarch and matriarch of a
large, loving family. Through the years their family was the major focus of their lives.
They were the epitome of what has been called the "Greatest Generation" and their
memory will live with their family forever. Shorty and Dottie shared 56 wonderful years
together before she passed away in 1991. He was a member of the First General Baptist
Church, Ava. He was an electrician, barber, painter, and also owned and operated a watch
repair shop in both Ava and Gainesville. Shorty was preceded in death by his beloved
wife, Dottie; four sons, two daughters; one granddaughter; his parents; four brothers and
two sisters. He is survived by seven sons: Leonard G. Robertson, Chadwick; Raymond
Robertson and wife Marilyn, Neb.; L.P. "Junior" Robertson II and wife Beth, Springfield;
Claude Robertson and wife Sherry, Gary Robertson and wife Regina; Henry Robertson
and wife Daylene; Glen Dale Robertson and wife Teresa, all of Ava; three daughters:
Peggy Trent and husband Jim, Brighton; Dede Arington and husband Bill, Ava; Candy
Lane, Ava; four grandchildren raised in the home of Dean Martin and wife Raylene,
Norwood; Russel Martin and wife Jeannie, Lampe; Cindy Smith and husband Junior,
Ava; Deniece Souder and husband Dennis, Ava; 26 grandchildren and 33 great
grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren; one sister Jessie Purtle, Ozark, one sisterin-law Lela Robertson, Ava, many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. Funeral services
were held Oct. 21 in the First General Baptist Church, Ava, with pastor Robert Roberts
and Pastor Tom Johnson officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ava. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetary, Wasola. Memorial
donations may be made to the First General Baptist Church Building Fund or the Oak
Grove Cemetary c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 65, Ava MO 65608.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Robertson, Lonnie W. 5 May 1928 - 6 Feb 2002 CCH-N 13 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Fannie (Pollard) Robertson; married Betty]
Lonnie W Robertson, age 73, of Ozark, died Feb. 6, 2002, in his home near his
son. He was born May 5, 1928, in Longrun, the son of Benjamin and Fannie (Pollard)
Robertson. He served his country in the U.S. .S. Army during the Korean War. Robertson
was well known in the restaurant business in Ozark. where he owned and operated
restaurants for 25 years. Survivors include: His son. Lonnie Robertson, Jr., and wife.
Pam, Galena; four brothers and sisters, E. L. Robertson. Ozark. Hazel Youngblood,
Hollister, Tom Robertson, Ava, and Wilma Hess, Kansas City; and nieces and nephews.
His wife, Betty, preceded him in death as well as nine brothers and sisters. Funeral
services were Feb. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. with Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery. Highlandville.

Robertson, Madge Emmeline (Covell) 28 Sept. 1921 – 3 June 1995 CCH-N 7 June
1995
Madge Emmeline Robertson, 73, Ozark, died Saturday, June 3, 1995, in Chicago,
Ill. She was born September 28, 1921, in Grand Mound, Iowa, the daughter of William
Ralph and Florence Moore Covell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Ozark
United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, and four
brothers. She is survived by her husband, Harold, of the home; three daughters, Joyce M.
Stucker, Rock Falls, Ill, Ruth Mary Bradburn, Elgin, Ill., and Donna Michele Gapp,
Floyds Knobs, Ind.; and a brother, Robert Eugene Covell, Circleville, Ohio; a sister,
Margaret Faeger, state of California; three step-daughters, Paula Moore, Nixa, Laura
Dowler, Springfield, and Mary Kuhn, Nixa; a step-son, Harold Robertson, Nixa; eight
grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with her grandson Michael Bradburn
officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Heart
Association or the Ozark United Methodist Church.
Robertson, Maude L. (Batson) 20 Feb 1904 - 20 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of Robert Benton & Gilla A. Batson; married Glen Robertson 2 Apr
1905 - 17 Jun 1973]
Maude L. Robertson, 90, Billings, died at 3:36 a.m. Sunday, November 20, 1994
at St. John’s Regional Health Center, following a long illness. She was a member of the
United Methodist Church of Billings, Billings Extension Club and Senior Citizens Clubs.
She was preceded in death by her husband Glen, In June 1973. She is survived by 4
nieces, Alline Schnick, Janice Wade and Doris Batson all of Billings and Lucille Phillips
of Highland Ranch, Colorado, and one nephew, Howard French of Sebring Hills Florida.
Graveside services were Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Old Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev.
Gary Matthews officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home Billings. Republic
Monitor November 24, 1994.
Robertson, Max W. 1908 - 27 Feb 1964 CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
[Note: Son of Ross Edgar & Nell J. (Easson) Robertson]
Max W. Robertson, 55, of Fort Smith, Ark. and a former resident of Ozark, died
at his home Thursday, Feb. 27, after an illness of several weeks. Survivors include his
wife, Netah of the home; one son, Dale of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Peggy Schatz, of
Springfield and Mrs. Brenda Ford of Bruner; one step-son of Fort Smith, Ark.; his father,
Ross Robertson of Springfield; one sister, Myrtle Agnes Robertson of Washington, D. C.;
and four grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held at Charleston, Ark.
Saturday, Feb. 29.
Robertson, Myrtle Agnes 16 Nov 1912 - 14 Jan 1996 CCH-N 17 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Ross & Nell (Easson) Robertson]
Myrtle Agnes Robertson, 83, Ozark, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Myrtle was born Nov. 16, 1912 in Christian County the
daughter of Ross and Nell Easson Robertson. She retired in 1973 from the U.S. Navy
Department, after working 32 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Ozark
chapter #98, and a longtime member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. She loved to

read. She is preceded in death by: Her parents. Survivors include: One nephew, Dale
Robertson, and his wife, Rachel, Ozark; two nieces, Peggy Scholz, and her husband, Carl,
Springfield, and Brenda Ford, and her husband, Joe, Bruner. Funeral services were held
at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Robert Brueck officiating. Burial following in the Ozark cemetery. In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be made to the Ozark Presbyterian Church.
Robertson, Myrtle (Roberts) Johnson 5 Jun 1890 - 1 Jan 1967 CCR 5 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married first 1907 Lew Johnson 20 Feb 1888 - 29 Mar 1945; married second 1955
Ross Edgar Robertson 9 Jun 1881 - Dec 1964; buried under name Johnson]
Mrs. Myrtle Robertson, 76, of 3121 West Lincoln, Springfield, died at 1:10 p.m.
today in Burge-Protestant Hospital. Mrs. Robertson moved to Springfield from Ozark 10
years ago. She is survived by four sons, Elbert Johnson of the home, Roy, 1228 North
Fontaine, Luther, 1920 West Olive and Glen, Ozark; and four daughters, Mrs. Elma
Swearengin and Mrs. Lela Miller, both of Bellflower, Calif., Mrs. Fern Phillips, Bruner
and Mrs. Helen Mitchell, 1912 Inglewood. Also surviving are one step-daughter, Miss
Myrtle Robertson, Washington, D. C.; two brothers, Ed Roberts, Tarkio and Rob,
Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Maudie Brewer, Chadwick; 46 grandchildren, 70 great
grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark is in charge of
arrangements.
AND
Robertson, Myrtle (Roberts) Johnson 5 Jun 1890 - 1 Jan 1967 CCR 12 Jan 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Robertson, 76, of 3021 West Lincoln,
Springfield, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Estel I.
Moore, officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, near Sparta. Mrs. Robertson died at
1:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan, 5, in Burge-Protestant Hospital.
Robertson, Myrtle Agnes 16 Nov 1912 - 14 Jan 1996 CCH-N 13 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Ross & Nell (Easson) Robertson]
Myrtle Agnes Robertson, 83, Ozark, passed away Sunday, Jan. 14, 1996, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Myrtle was born Nov. 16, 1912 in Christian County the
daughter of Ross and Nell Easson Robertson. She retired in 1973 from the U.S. Navy
Department, after working 32 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, Ozark
chapter #98, and a longtime member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. She loved to
read. She is preceded in death by. Her parents. Survivors include: One nephew, Dale
Robertson, and his wife, Rachel, Ozark; two nieces, Peggy Scholz, and her husband, Carl,
Springfield, and Brenda Ford, and her husband, Joe, Bruner. Funeral services were held
at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Robert Brueck officiating. Burial following in the Ozark cemetery. In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be made to the Ozark Presbyterian Church.
Robertson, Myrtle M. (Cobb) Clayman 16 May 1920 - 26 May 2005 SN-L 28 May
2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Margie (Goins) Cobb; married 1940 William C. “Bill”
Clayman 13 Feb 1920 - 13 Mar 1979; married 1985 Virgil Robertson]

Myrtle M. (Clayman) Robertson, age 85, of Highlandville, passed away in her
home on Thursday May 26, 2005. She was born March 16, 1920, in Mincy, the daughter
of John and Margie (Goins) Cobb. In 1940 she and William C. Clayman were united in
marriage. He preceded her in death in 1979. In 1985 she and Virgil Robertson were
married. Mrs. Robertson was baptized in 1933 in Willow Springs. She was a long time
member of Selmore Christian Church, and had attended Spokane Baptist Church with her
husband, Virgil. Survivors include: her husband, Virgil; three children, Larry Clayman
and his wife, Renee, Georgetown, Texas, Carla Essick and her husband, Dick,
Highlandville, and Jack Clayman, Highlandville; four stepchildren and their spouses, Jan
and Roy Bilyeu, Ozark, Deloris and Donald Hicks, Springfield, Gary and Janet
Robertson, Highlandville, and Joyce and Richard Long, Lee's Summit; nine
grandchildren, Lisa Russell, Phil Clayman, Jim Bob Clayman, John Clayman, Josh
Tinker, Shannon Clayman, Kimberly Jo Clayman, Matthew Clayman, and Michael
Clayman; 17 great grandchildren; six step grandchildren; 15 step-great grandchildren;
three step great-great-grandchildren ; three sisters, Ora Martin, Dorothy Smith and Chris
Carter; and a brother, Gene Cobb. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in
death by a grandson, Stanley Clayman; two brothers, Bill Cobb and Chick Cobb, an
infant sister, and her parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 29, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in
Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Robertson, Nellie J. (Easson)
CCCR 18 Mar 1954 p5
Funeral services are incomplete for Mrs. Nellie J. Robertson, 72, who died
suddenly at her home in Ozark. However, funeral services will be held at Chaffin Funeral
Chapel in Ozark. Definite arrangements are pending the arrival of a daughter, Miss
Myrtle Agnes Robertson from Washington, D. C. Mrs. Robertson was a member of the
Ozark Presbyterian Church. the Ladies Literary Club, and was a past Matron and
longtime secretary of the Ozark Chapter of Eastern Star. Immediate survivors include her
husband, Ross Robertson, one son, Max Robertson of Ozark, the daughter, Myrtle Agnes;
and three grandchildren
Robertson, Ralph Milton 5 Oct 1905 - 2 Aug 1955 CCR 4 Aug 1955 p8
Funeral services for Ralph Milton Robertson, 49, a lifelong resident of the Nixa
community who died Tuesday evening at 9:30 at the home of his mother, Mrs. Pearl
Robertson of Nixa, will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Harris Funeral
Chapel in Nixa. Officiating ministers will be Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Fred
Jackman, and burial will be in Jones Cemetery south of Nixa. Survivors include one son,
Charles Lee Robertson of Los Angeles, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Joan Myers and Miss
Janell Robertson, also of Los Angeles; his mother, Mrs. Pearl Robertson; two sisters,
Mrs. Ruby Posey of Fairfield, Ill. and Mrs. Shirley Cravens of Lincoln, Ill.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner had a handwritten date
of 1955 in the margin.
AND
Robertson, Ralph Milton 5 Oct 1905 - 2 Aug 1955 CCR 20 Oct 1955 p2
Proceedings of Christian County Probate Court

Estate of Ralph Robertson, deceased of Highlandville. Wilbur Wilson of Ozark
appointed administrator on request of three non-resident heirs. Inventory lists 85 acres in
Section 12, Twp 26, Range 22 and a small amount of personal property. Heirs are two
daughters, Mrs. Joan Myers and Miss Jennie Robertson of Los Angeles and one son,
Charles Lee Robertson of San Gabriel, Calif.
Robertson, Ray
1900 - 19 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
Ray Robertson, 68, Republic, died at 12:22 a.m. Monday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital where he had been a patient since Sunday after an apparent heart attack. He was
an owner and operator of a green house in Republic and was active in civic affairs. Mr..
Robertson formerly worked for Montgomery Ward in Springfield and was a member of
Masonic Lodge 379, the Hood Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include his wife, Faye; two sons, Jerry, Overland Park, Kan., and Kenneth, St.
Louis; his mother, Mrs. Glatha Robertson, Springfield; a brother, Harry, Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Virgie O’Neal, Springfield, Mrs. Theresa McCroskey, Clever and Mrs.
Dorothy Wade, Albuquerque, N. M.; four grandchildren. Services were under direction of
Harris of Nixa at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the First Christian Church of Republic with the
Revs. Herbert Woodruff and James W. Ireland officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel
Cemetery.
Robertson, Raymond Ray 1929 - 6 Dec 1966 CCR 8 Dec 1966 p1
Funeral rites for a Taneyville man who accidentally shot himself while bird
hunting alone on an adjoining farm Tuesday were at 1 a.m. today. Raymond Ray
Robertson, 37, was dead on arrival at Skaggs Hospital, Branson at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday
after he shot himself with his .20 gage shotgun while hunting, according to a spokesman
at Whelchel Funeral Home at Branson. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; his mother,
Mrs. Lula Robertson, Bolivar; two daughters; three sisters, Mrs. Paul Rozell, Hilda, Mr.
C. H. Brown, Okmulgee, Okla. and Mrs. Charles West, Fair Play; three brothers, Auda,
Rueter, Harold, Higginsville, and Glenn, Phoenix, Ariz; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services were in the First Baptist Church, Forsyth with the Rev. James Melton officiating.
Burial was in Lindley Prairie Cemetery, Fair Play under direction of Whelchel. Memorial
contributions may be made to the building fund at the First Baptist Church in Forsyth.
Robertson, Raymond Richard 18 Jun 1960 - 23 Apr 1998 CCH-N 6 May 1998
Raymond "Richard" Robertson, age 37, of Sparta died Thursday, April 23, 1998.
He was born June 18, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Richard was preceded in death by his
father, Robert N. Robertson, and his maternal grandparents, Brebner and Elois Walker.
Survivors include: his mother and stepfather, Joyce Roberts Hutchins and Roger
Hutchins, Ozark, a brother, Donald Robertson and his wife, Monica, Battlefield; his wife,
Kay Robertson, Willard; other relatives; and friends. A private family funeral service was
held in King Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Rev. Gary Jennings officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Robertson, Ross Edgar 9 Jun 1881 - 16 Dec 1964 CCR 17 Dec 1964 p1

[Note: Son of William Larkin & Louisiana F. (Crain) Robertson; married first 7 Jun
1907 Nellie J. Easson 27 Aug 1881 - 18 Mar 1954; married second 5 Jun 1955 Myrtle
(Roberts) Johnson Lew Johnson 1907 ]
Ross Robertson, 83, of 3021 West Lincoln, Springfield, died at 3:50 p.m.
Wednesday at Burger-Protestant Hospital. Mr. Robertson, who moved there about eight
years ago, formerly resided in the Ozark and Sparta communities. A member of Friend
Masonic Lodge 352, he served several years as Ozark city marshal and as a guard at
Missouri State Penitentiary at Jefferson City. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; a
daughter, Miss Myrtle Agnes Robertson, Washington, D. S.; three grandchildren and five
great grandchildren; a brother, Arthur, 2042 Boonville, Springfield; five stepsons, Elmer,
Roy, Elbert, and Luther Johnson, all of Springfield and Glenn Johnson of Ozark; and four
stepdaughters, Mrs. Elma Swearengin and Mrs.. Lela Miller, both of Bellflower, Calif.
Mrs. Helen Mitchell of Springfield and Mrs. Fern Phillips of Bruner. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Robertson, Virgil L. 2 Apr 1913 - 17 Dec 2006 SN-L 19 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Jerry & Amanda (Stevens) Robertson; married 1935 Waunita McCoy 26
Feb 1916 - 9 Feb 1983; married 8 Jan 1984 Myrtle M. (Cobb) Clayman 16 May 1920 26 May 2005]
Virgil L. Robertson, age 93, of Highlandville, passed away peacefully, December
17, 2006, at The Baptist Home in Ozark. Virgil was born April 2, 1913, in Dunnegan,
Missouri, to Jerry and Amanda (Stevens) Robertson. He grew up around Springfield, and
while working at Bergman Caf? met Waunita McCoy. They were married in 1935. Years
later they bought a farm and moved to what was then Bengal, Missouri. Virgil was a
farmer and carpenter for many years. A Christian, he was a member of Spokane First
Baptist Church for more than 60 years, where he served the Lord in many ways including
teacher, treasurer, and deacon. He loved music and fellowship, enjoying his church
family throughout his life. He built or remodeled many neighbor's homes and made
friends wherever he went. Traveling, fishing, woodworking, and refinishing furniture
were his hobbies. He loved family gatherings and watching grandchildren in school
activities. After 49 glorious years, Waunita preceded him in death on February 9, 1983.
He married Myrtle Clayman January 8, 1984. She preceded him in death on May 26,
2005. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Charlie, Alfred,
Howard, Sam, and Jerry Robertson, and a sister, Melinda Dillard. Survivors include a
brother, Glen Robertson, a brother-in-law, Rex McCoy, both of Springfield; four children
and their spouses: Janice and Roy Bilyeu, Ozark; Deloris and Don Hicks, Springfield;
Gary and Janet Robertson, Highlandville; and Joyce and Richard Long, Lee's Summit;
six grandchildren: Debby Blain, Becky Lugena, Danny Cummings, Sherry Campbell,
Shelly Chambers, and Aaron Keltner; 15 great-grandchildren: Stevi, Jared, Garrett,
Justin, Christy, Molly, Ambra, Dalton, Jeremy, Crystal, Alexandria, Hayley, Lauren,
Katherine, and Tessa; four great-great-grandchildren, Emery, Valorie, Glen and Audry;
nieces; nephews; and his extended family, Larry and Renee Clayman, Texas, Carla and
Dick Essick, Highlandville, and Jack Clayman, Highlandville, and their families. The
family would like to thank the staff and friends at The Baptist Home for their
compassionate care, and also to his close friends who visited Virgil over the past year.
Virgil touched the souls of many lives who will always remember his funny laugh and

gentle goodness. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spokane First Baptist Church Building Fund or
The Baptist Home.
Robertson, Wayne Dean 31 Oct 1943 - 12 Oct 2006 SN-L 14 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Donald & Wanda Mae (Edwards) Robertson; married 31 Jul 1965 Julia
Mae DeVault]
Wayne Dean Robertson of Ozark passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2006, at
the age of 62. Wayne was born October 31, 1943, in Clever, Missouri. He graduated from
Republic High School in 1961 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1964. On July
31, 1965, he married Carrie DeVault and together they raised two children. Wayne
worked at Kraft Foods in Springfield, Missouri for 33 years before his retirement in 1998.
He enjoyed stock car racing, working with his hands, relaxing at the lake (or the pond as
he called it), and spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Wanda Mae Robertson; his
grandparents, Oran and Ethel Edwards and Dee and Lorean Robertson; an infant sister;
and his mother-in-law, Julia Mae DeVault. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Robertson;
his son, Keith Robertson and wife, Rachele; his daughter, Leslie Breedlove and husband,
Craig; his grandchildren, Sarah Robertson, Logan Breedlove, and Ezra Breedlove; his
sister, Sue Hayter and husband, Daryle; his sister, Donna Fender and husband, Archie;
his sister-in-law, Linda Jones and husband Carmon; his sister-in-law, Jeanie Richardt and
husband, Lee; his father-in-law, Alvin DeVault; as well as many other friends and loved
ones. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 15, 2006, at 2 p.m. at ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte Chapel with burial to follow in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1
p.m. in the chapel, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests memorial donations to be used for playground equipment at Big Bear
Resort in Wayne's memory. Donations may be left at Kraft America Credit Union 2350
E. Bennett, Springfield, MO 65804 or at the funeral home. Online personal condolences
may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Robeson, William Chester, III 26 Apr 1960 - 26 Dec 1998 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Son of William Chester & Norma Helen (Lightfoot) Robeson; married Staci]
Bill Robeson, 38, Nixa, passed away Saturday, December 26, at St. John's
Regional Health Center in Springfield. Born William Chester Robeson, III in Lakewood,
California, April 26, 1960. After graduating from Bolivar High School, he moved to
Nixa, and started his own paint company. Bill was preceded in death by his mother,
Norma Helen Lightfoot and his grandfather, William Chester Robeson. Bill is survived
by his wife Staci, two daughters, Melisa and Tiffany, Parents, Robbie and Sandy
Robeson, two sisters, Robbie Lynn Gaskill and Rhonda Berki, three brothers, Gregory
Robeson, Jason Robeson, and Terry Clark, grandparents, Elizabeth Robeson, Johnny and
Emma Lightfoot. Bill was a loving father and husband whose family and friends will
mourn his passing. Memorial services were held at 2 p.m;, Thursday, December 31, at
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.

Robinett, Chondra G. 13 March 1976 - 29 Apr 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Daughter of Denise Robinett]
Chondra G. Robinett, 18, Sparta, died April 29, 1994 after being involved in an
automobile accident. She was born March 13, 1976, and would have graduated from
Sparta High School on May 17, 1994. In addition to being a busy senior, she was also
employed by Sirloin Stockade, Springfield. Survivors include her mother, Denise
Robinett, Sparta; two sisters, Heather and Amanda, of the home; her youngest brother,
Michael, also of the home; and a brother, Derek, Billings; her maternal grandmother,
June Robinett, and “Pa” Gary Cox, Springfield; grandparents Kenneth and Gloria
Robinett, Springfield; an aunt, Karen Robinett; two uncles, Chris and Scott Robinett,
Springfield; a close friend, Brian Gibson, Springfield; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were Monday, May 2, 1994 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Reggie Micham and the Rev. Rick Crawshaw officiating. Burial was in
Bruner Cemetery.
Robinson, Charles Theodore “Sparky” 7 Jan 1927 - 28 Feb 2006 SN-L 2 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Charles Theodore & Charlotte (Bear) Robinson; married 7 Apr 1949 Helen
Lucine Wallace]
Charles Theodore Robinson, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, February
28, 2006. He was born January 7, 1927, in St. Louis, the son of Charles Theodore and
Charlotte (Bear) Robinson. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
On April 7, 1949, he and Helen Lucine Wallace were united in marriage. Mr. Robinson
"Sparky" was employed by Roadway Express for 30 years before retirement. He was a
member of Teamsters Union #245. He was a member of North Nixa Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Helen, Nixa; three children, Carl Robinson and wife, Susan,
New Castle, Texas, Michael Robinson and wife, Colleen, Ozark, and Patricia Walker,
Ozark; five grandchildren, Ted, Tracy, Michael, Travis, and Brandy; seven greatgrandchildren; his mother, Helen Robinson, Branson; two sisters, Charlotte Crafton and
Helen Burdette; and two brothers, Tom Robinson and Bobby Jan Robinson. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2006, in North Nixa Baptist Church with
Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating. Burial will follow in Ozark Memorial Park, Branson.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial
contributions may be made to North Nixa Baptist Church Building Fund or Community
Hospices in Springfield.
Robinson, Dan T. 18 Jan 1913 - 29 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Lonnie A. & Mary Ann (Horton) Robinson/Robertson; married Lydia M.
Waggoner 20 Jul 1897 - 13 Jan 1983, widow of Benjamin F. Marley 10 Mar 1897 - 17
Oct 1937; Mary Lee (Marley) Campbell is actually his step-daughter]
Dan T. Robinson, 57, former Ozark businessman, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in
the Christian County Nursing Home where he had been a patient about two weeks.
Hospitalized in Springfield since mid-November, he had been transferred to the home.
Mr. Robinson, a lifelong resident of Christian County, owned and operated the Robinson
Oil Company in Ozark, since 1957, selling it in February 1969. He previously had been
an employee of the Campbell Oil Company which he bought, changing the name. A

member of Hopedale Baptist Church, Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife, Lydia; one
daughter, Mrs. Glen Campbell of Ozark; two brothers, George Robinson, Springfield, and
Bill Robinson of Fordland; three sisters, Mrs. Rosie Adams of Ozark, Mrs. Pearl Seenr,
Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Minnie Turan of Chicago; and two grandchildren. Funeral services
will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Ozark First Baptist Church under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home. Officiating will be the Revs. Burney Claxton and Clifford Day.
Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
Robinson, Elliott L., Maj. 1906 - 24 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
Retired Army Maj. Elliott L. Robinson, 61, of Sparta, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday
at St. John’s Hospital. Since he left active service in 1962, Maj., Robinson had operated
an upholstery shop in his home. A native of Oklahoma City, he belonged to the Kelly
Avenue Christian Church there and a Masonic Lodge in the Panama Canal Zone and the
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple, Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; a son,
James, Texas City, Tex.; a daughter, Miss Nancy Ann Robinson, Oklahoma City; and a
sister, Miss Melrose Robinson, Martinsville, N. J. Graveside services were at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Memorial Park Cemetery at Oklahoma City with the Rev. Richard Chilton
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Robinson, Enola (Wilson) 28 Dec 1910 - Jun 2004 SN-L 25 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Ozzie & Alice (Russell) Wilson; married 19 Aug 1930 Otis
Robinson]
Enola Robinson, 93, Springfield, passed away Thursday in Mercy Villa,
Springfield. She was born Dec. 29, 1910, in Russellville, Ark., the daughter of the late
Ozzie and Alice (Russell) Wilson. She was united in marriage to the late Otis Robinson
on Aug. 19, 1930, in Perry, Iowa. She lived in the Iowa area for most of her life and
retired to Springfield in 1974. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in
Des Moines, Iowa, and later Central Assembly of God in Springfield. Survivors include
two daughters, Beverly Jessip of Ozark, and Harriett Ramsey and husband Stan of
Westlake Village, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Becky Miller, Debbie Fulton, Kevin
Jessip, Scott Randles, Sarah Matias, Pam Jessip and Robin Niehl; and nine greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2004, in
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Midtown. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Graveside services and burial will be held at 2 p.m.
Monday, June 28, 2004, in Highland Memorial Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa.
Robinson, Eva Lucile 22 Oct 1875 - 5 Jun 1950 CCR 15 Jun 1950
[Note: married Tom Robinson]
The death of Mrs. Tom (Lucile) Robinson is reported in a newspaper clipping
received from Mrs. Frances Ashley of Ravensdale, Washington, enclosed with a message
dated June 5. Mrs. Robinson formerly lived at Elkhead. The content of the newspaper
clipping follows: Funeral services for Eva L. Robinson, age 74, a resident of Kent for the
past four years, were held from Kent Funeral Home yesterday. Mrs. Robinson, of 327
South Fifth, died Saturday at the home of a daughter in Ravensdale. Rev. E. Dwight
Smith officiated at the services. Burial was held in Kent Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson was
born in Moravia, Iowa, on October 22, 1875. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Frances

Ashley of Ravensdale and Mrs. Wanda Herston of Monroe; two sisters, Mrs. W.J. Blake
of Tampa, Florida, and Mrs. Clara Spencer of Moravia, Iowa; and five grandchildren.
Robinson, John Andrew 27 Dec 1912 - 9 Jul 1960
CCR 21 Jul 1960 p3
[Note: son of Lonnie A. & Mary Ann (Horton) Robinson]
Funeral services for John Andrew Robinson, 47, who died at his home south of
Ozark Saturday morning, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was in Roller Cemetery with Rev. Sylva Howard officiating. Survivors include three
brothers, Bill Robinson, Rte. 2, Fordland; George M. Robinson, 1449 East Central,
Springfield; and Dan Robinson, Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Ertie Carter and Mrs. Rosie
Adams, both of Ozark; Mrs. Minnie Turan, 1400 West State, Springfield; and Mrs. Pearl
Snarr, Phoenix, Ariz.
Robinson, Joyce F. 2 Sep 1928 - 24 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
Graveside services for Joyce F. Robinson, 60, Nixa were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26 in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken, Arrow, Okla., under
direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Mrs. Robinson; a nurse's assistant, died at
12:50 a.m. Monday, April 24 in her home.
Robinson, Louise (Skaggs) 14 Jul 1923 - 5 Nov 2001
Louise Robinson, 78, Nixa, died at 11:07 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2001, in her
home in Nixa. She was born July 14, 1923 in Christian County, Mo., the daughter of
James Brady and Elsie Mae (Plank) Skaggs. She was a lifetime member of the Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church in Boaz and the Frisco Auxiliary. Louise was married to Willard
Robinson March 21, 1942. They raised two sons and three daughters in Christian County.
In their retirement years they enjoyed traveling with fellow members of the Dogwood
and Queen City Good Sams Camping Groups and later taking bus tours. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Willard, February 6, 1994; her parents and three
sisters. She is survived by her sons and their spouses, Jay W. and Donna Robinson of
Clever and Roy and Pam Robinson of Ash Grove; her daughters, Beverly Sparkman of
Marionville, Mary Lou Bunch and Amy Nunn, both of Nixa; two sisters, Opal Robinson
of Springfield and Avis Cobb and husband, Taylor of Ceres, Calif.; 11 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 8, 2001, in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz, with Rev. Darrell
DeVenny and Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family
requests memorials be made to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church or American
Diabetes Association. Springfield News-Leader, November 7, 2001.
Robinson, Mary Ann (Horton) 31 Dec 1881 - 29 May 1954 CCR 6 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Robinson, 72, who died May 29, were held
Monday, May 31, at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Ross Carter officiating.
Burial was in the Roller Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She had
been a resident of the Ozark community for the past 35 years and was a member of the
Ozark Baptist church. Survivors include four sons, Bill of Galloway, George of
Springfield, John and Dan of Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Rosie Adams, Mrs. Erdie

Carter and Mrs. Minnie Turan, all of Ozark and Mrs. Pearl Snarr of Phoenix, Ariz.; three
brothers, 32 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Robinson, Willard Earvin 3 Feb 1920 - 6 Feb 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: married Ethel Louise Skaggs 14 Jul 1923 - 5 Nov 2001]
Willard Earvin Robinson, 74, Clever, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1994 at 2:18 a.m. in
his home. He was united in marriage on March 21, 1942 to Louis Skaggs. He had lived
and farmed in the Clever community since May 1951. He retired from Frisco Railroad
after 35 1/2 years, was a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, two camping groups,
Queen City Sams, and Dogwood Sams. Survivors include his wife, Louise; two sons, Jay
W. Robinson and wife Donna, Clever, Ray Robinson and wife Pam, Ash Grove; three
daughters, Beverly Sparkman and husband Verlin, Marionville, Mary Lou Bunch,
Aurora, and Amy Nunn, Nixa; two sisters, Auda Bell and Anna Lea Simpson, both of
Springfield; 11 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church, with Rev. Kenneth Bandy and Frank E. Arnall officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever.
Robirds, Elvin T "Dutch" 5 Feb 1936 – 20 Feb 2001 CCH-N 7 Mar 2001
Elvin T. "Dutch" Robirds, 65, Ozark. passed away Tuesday. Feb. 20. 2001 in St.
John's, Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 5, 1936 in Longrun, Mo.,
to Flossie and Clifford Robirds, and was raised with seven brothers and three sisters in
Ozark County. On Feb. 22, 1958 he and Mary Katherine Walker were united in marriage
at Gainesville Church of Christ. Together they had two sons, Arvin Neal Robirds and
Clifford Daniel Robirds. He owned and operated Craftline Cabinets in Ozark from 1968
until retirement in 1989. Dutch was a well-known professional tournament fisherman in
the area. He came to Christ at a revival in his youth and in November 2000 rededicated
his life to the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at Southside Church of Christ in Ozark.
Preceding him in death were three brothers, E.J. Stehle, R.T. Robirds, and Kirby Robirds;
a sister, Myrtle Robirds and his father. Survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home;
two sons and their wives, Neal and Carolyn Robirds of Nixa, and Clifford and Susan
Robirds of Rogersville; three grandchildren, Jordan Robirds, Aaron Robirds and Brandon
Robirds; three step-grandchildren, Crystal Harless, Lindsay Harless and Andrew Harless;
his mother, Flossie Watts of Gainesville; two sisters, Reva Miller and her husband Jake,
and Maxine Terry and her husband Harold, all of Gainesville: four brothers, Estel
Robirds and his wife Sue, Theodosia, Bill Stehle and his wife Avil, Waterford, Calif.,
Dick Stehl and his wife Nada, Hughson, Calif., and Curtis Robirds and his wife. Lola,
Heyburn, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Feb.
24 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles Eakins officiating. Burial followed in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Robison, James Monroe , Rev. 11 Jan 1931 - 9 Feb 2003
Rev. James Monroe Robison, 72, Hollister, MO, lost his valiant battle against
ShyDrager Syndrome, but won the ultimate victory on Sunday, February 9, 2003,
surrounded by his loving family. Monroe was born January 11, 1931 in Imperial,
California to Andy and Edna Robison. After high school, he married Marie Nale, and was

soon called into Christian service. He was an ordained minister with the Assemblies of
God, pioneering his first church in Lakeside, Oregon. In 1959, he answered the call to
overseas missionary service and was stationed in Nigeria and Ghana in West Africa. He
had a passion for sharing the Word of God with nations by means of gospel literature
production and distribution. His 31 years of missionary service, including ten years with
Life Publishers in Miami, Florida, allowed him to fulfill his call to spread the Good News
via the printed word. His enthusiasm and heart for the ministry were wonderfully
reflected in the many lives he touched around the world. At the time of his second
retirement, he was part of a family design and media production firm – still serving his
missionary and ministry family with his unique talent and dedication. A gentle man with
a ready smile, Monroe lived his faith and had a servant’s heart. His living example of
dignity and courage are a precious gift to all who were privileged to know him. While we
call him “son, brother, husband, father, pastor, friend,” the angels now call him
“neighbor.” He was preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law, C.R. Lucky Young.
He is survived by his wife, Marie of Hollister, MO; daughter Carrie Young of Nixa, MO;
sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Dixie Robison of Alpena, AR, and Brent and Marla
Robison of Branson, MO; grandchildren, Lori Young, Julie Clark, Lucky Young II,
James Robison III, Matthew Robison, Andy Robison, Stephen Robison II, and Christian
Robison; great-grandson, Brendon Clark; his siblings and their families, Gladys Fox,
Gene Robison, LeRoy Robison, June Brand, Willard Robison, and Linda Floyd; as well
as many friends and coworkers whose lives were enriched by his unfailing kindness and
unconditional love. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2003 at
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte in Springfield. A memorial
celebration will be held at James River Assembly in Ozark, MO, on Saturday, February
15, 2003 at 10 a.m. with Rev. John Lindell officiating. Interment will follow in Delaware
Cemetery in Nixa, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the J. Monroe
Robison Missions Education Scholarship Fund, c/o Central Bible College, 3000 N. Grant,
Springfield, MO 65803. Springfield News-Leader, February 13, 2003.
Robison, Jo Anne (McAllister) 1942 - 28 Feb 2004 SN-L 2 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Arnold & Vera McAllister;]
Jo Anne Robison, age 61, of Republic, passed away at 12:18 p.m. Saturday,
February 28, 2004, in St. John's Regional Health Center. She was a retiree and did
volunteer work for Camp Blue Bird, St. John's Cancer Center, and the American Red
Cross. Survivors include, three children, Rebecca Jo Robison, Buffalo, Mo., Robert
David Robison, Johnston, Iowa, and Richard Allen Robison, Nixa, Mo.; six
grandchildren, Ronnie and Richard, Robert and Stephanie, Amanda and Kelsey; one
sister, Judy Rae Sutton, Portland, Ore.; one half-brother, Donald McAllister, Lakewood,
Calif.; and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Vera
McAllister; one daughter, Florence Marie; and many friends. Funeral services are 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, Mo., with
burial at a later date. Visitation is 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Camp Blue Bird, c/o Marilyn
Bauer at St. John's Cancer Center.
Robison, John David, Jr. 20 Jan 1950 - 22 Jan 1997 CCH-N 25 Jan 1997

[Note: Son of John David & ? (?) Robison; married Carol]
John David Robison, Jr., 47, Ozark, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997, from
injuries sustained in a construction accident. He was born January 20, 1950, in San
Diego, California, moving to this area five years ago. He was an employee of Midwest
Drywall Company. Survivors include: his wife of seventeen years, Carol Robison; his
parents, John David Sr. and Donna Robison, West Plains; his son, Andrew Straker and
his wife, Lori, Ozark; a brother, Ken Robison, San Diego, California; and a sister, Denise
Thayer, Lebanon. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Visitation will be from noon
until service time Saturday.
Robison, John Ellis 1912 - 15 Feb 1972
OH 24 Feb 1972 p8
Rogersville - Funeral services for John Ellis Robison, 59, of San Bernardino,
Calif., formerly of the Rogersville area, were held last Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Marsh
Chapel here with the Rev. Claude McMullin officiating. Burial was in Palmetto
Cemetery. Mr. Robison, a carpenter, died in San Bernardino last Tuesday morning after
an illness of several years. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth of Kansas City and Dale
of Festus; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Long, Springdale, Ark. and Miss Barbara Robison,
Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Webb, Barstow, Calif.. and four grandchildren.
Robison, John Thomas 16 Jul 1974 - 28 Dec 1996 CCH-N 4 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Butch & Carol (Miller) Robison]
John Thomas Robison, 22, Ozark, died Saturday, December 28, 1996, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born July 16, 1974, in Shreveport,
Louisiana. He lived most of his life in Ozark and was a 1992 graduate of Ozark High
School. While in high school, he was a member of the Debate and Highlife Clubs. John
also served on the newspaper staff. He was active in school sports and was a member of
the football, basketball, and track teams. He was a member of First Baptist Church of
Ozark and served as leader of the HICKS Youth Discipleship Class. John was co-owner
of Albright Janitorial Service. Survivors include: his mother, Carol Robison, Ozark; his
father, Butch Robison and his wife, Patty, Springfield; two sisters, Christel Robison and
Sarah Robison, Ozark; grandparents, Floyd and Helen Miller, Irving, Texas, and Ron and
Joy Kingsbury, LaFayette, Georgia; and his fiancee, Hope Smith, Springfield. He was
preceded in death by grandparents Helen Miller and Lewis Robison. Funeral services
were held Monday December 30, in Adams Funeral Home with burial in Selmore
Cemetery.
Robison, Kenneth Rex 19 Dec 1939 - 24 Mar 1991 NN-E 4 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of Rex & Wilma Robison; married Beverly]
Kenneth Rex Robison, 51, Yukon, Okla., died Sunday, March 24, 1991, of a
massive heart attack in Detroit, Mich. He was a Baptist and was employed with contract
freighters. Survivors include his wife, Beverly; three sons, Kenneth and Darin, both of
Oklahoma City, and Chris, Yukon; his parents, Rex and Wilma Robison, Ozark; two
sisters, Bonnie Angelo, Yukon, and Carole Thomas, Ozark; a brother, Keith, Sparta; and
three grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, March 28, in Bill Merritt Chapel,
Bethany, Okla. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Robison, Kevin Thomas 20 Nov 1985 - 14 May 1990 OH 24 May 1990
[Note: Son of Tom & Judy Ann (Ruhl) Robison]
Funeral Services for Kevin Thomas Robison, 4, Springfield, were Saturday in
Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Chapel at Rivermonte. The Rev. Jim Downing and Kevin's
grandfather, the Rev. Dr. W.T. Robison officiated. A special family heritage tribute was
presented. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Kevin was born Nov. 20, 1985
in Springfield, to Tom and Judy Ann Ruhl Robison. He died Monday, May 14, 1990 after
a long struggle with leukemia in Wyler Children's Hospital, University of Chicago. He
attended Elm Grove United Methodist Church. According to his mother, he was a typical
little boy enjoying life to the fullest, although spending a great deal of time in and out of
hospitals. He was inspiring to the medical staff patients around him, constantly keeping
everyone uplifted with joy and laughter. Besides his parents, he is survived by his little
brother, Aaron, Rev. Dr. W.T. and Betty Robison, Springfield; maternal grandparents,
Joe and Dorothy Ruhl, Sikeston; his paternal great-grandparents, Harley. and Pearl
Robison, Springfield and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Kevin Robison Leukemia Fund in care of Guaranty Federal.
Robison, Lela Ellen (Johns) 29 Aug 1910 – 20 Jul 1995 CCH-N 26 Jul 1995
Lela Ellen Robison, age 84, of Sparta, died Thursday, July 20, 1995, in Camelot
Rose Residential Care. She was born August 29, 1910, near Sparta and was the daughter
of John and Bertha Johns. She was married to Chester ‘Doe” Robison on January 5, 1929,
and they lived the remainder of their lives in the Sparta area. She was a member of the
Sparta Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, four sisters, and two
brothers. Survivors include a daughter, Jorene Thomas and her husband, Bob, of
Rogersville; two granddaughters, Janet Turner and her husband Mark, Ozark, and Cindy
Bird and her husband, Tony, Rogersville; two great-grandsons, Joshua and Tyler Bird; a
sister, Lula Ladd; and a brother, Roy Johns both of Sparta; many nieces and nephews and
a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Dwayne Bray and Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Robison, Lester Lloyd 15 Jul 1905 - 9 Jan 1999 CCH-N 20 Jan 1999 & CCH-N 27 Jan
1999
[Note: Son of Walter & Mary (Baty) Robison; married Frona Gilbert 8 Feb 1909 - 21
Mar 1982; married Verbal White]
Lester Lloyd Robison, age 93, of Sparta, died Saturday, Jan. 9 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born July 15, 1905 in Sparta and was the son of Walter
and Mary (Baty) Robison. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Mr. Robison was a
member of First Baptist Church, Sparta and Sparta Lodge NO. 296, A.F and A.M. Before
retirement he was a road maintenance employee for the Missouri State Highway
Department. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Frona Gilbert Robison; his
second wife, Verbal White Robison; two brothers, Chester "Doc" Robison and Rex
Robison; and his parents. Survivors include: a brother, Bob Robison, and his wife, Joyce,
Ozark; a sister, Eileen Hodges, Cassville; a sister-in-law, Wilma Robison, Ozark; a
stepdaughter, Earlene Hill, of the home; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were

Tuesday, Jan. 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Robison, Mary S. (Baty) 22 Feb 1888 - 8 Jun 1967 CCR 15 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Pearl Baty; married Walter Robison 4 Sep 1883 - 29 Jan
1967]
Mrs. Mary S. Robison, 79, died at 6 p.m. Thursday in her home at Sparta. She
was a lifelong Christian county resident and a member of Sparta Baptist Church. She was
the widow of Walter W. Robison who died Jan. 29. Survivors include four sons, Lester
and Chester “Doc”, both of Sparta, Rex, Wichita and Bob, Mountain Grove; one
daughter, Mrs. Eileen Hodges, Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Grace Carlson, Prairie Village,
Kan.; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis
Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Robison, Murlin W. 3 Dec 1935 - 27 Oct 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001
Murlin W Robison, age 75, of Nixa, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2001,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born December 3, 1935, in Polo,
Missouri, the son of Leonard and Nora (Gooding) Robison. His early years were spent
helping with the operation of a 200-acre farm with his family. At the end of World War
II, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served with the military police in Korea. In
1949, he and Lois Jean Nelson were married. Mr. Robison relocated his family to Pueblo,
Colorado in 1956 where he served with the Civil Service as a postal worker for 11 years.
He and his family became residents of the Ozarks in 1967 where he owned and operated
a dry cleaning business for many years. Survivors include: His wife, Jean; his son Bruce
Robison and his wife Debbie, Springfield; a grandson, Sean Robison, Springfield; a
brother, Gerald Robison and his wife, Shirley, Hamilton, Missouri; and a nephew, Gregg
Robison and his wife, Libby, Odessa, Missouri. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Thursday, November 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial with military honors followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery
Springfield. Visitation was Wednesday in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be
made to either the American Heart Association EO. Box 1653, Topeka, KS 66601-1653
or the American Cancer Society 3322 South Campbell, Ste. R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Robison, Newt 11 May 1887 - 11 Dec 1973 OH 20 Dec 1973 p7
[Note: Son of William & Nancy Robison; married Sena Johnson 27 Sep 1894 - 8 Aug
1973]
SPARTA - Funeral services for Newt Robison, 86 of Sparta were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Bill Mabury and Tom D. Smith
officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Robison died at 7:20 p.m. Tuesday in
the Springfield MediCenter.
Robison, Rex 11 Feb 1909 - 14 Apr 1995 CCH-N 19 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Walter & Mary (Baty) Robison; married 11 Feb 1909 Wilma Irene Johnson
19 Aug 1910 - 21 Sep 2000]

Rex Robison, 86, Ozark, died Friday, April 14, 1995, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 11, 1909, in Sparta, the son of Walter and
Mary Baty Robison. On Sept. 13, 1930, he was married to Wilma Irene Johnson. He
worked in construction in Wichita, Kan., and was a farmer while living at Sparta. He was
a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
son, Kenneth Robison; a grandson, John Thomas; and a brother, Chester "Doc" Robison.
Survivors include his wife, Wilma; a son, Keith Robison, Sparta; two daughters, Bonnie
Angelo, Memphis, Tenn., and Carol Thomas and her husband, Earl, Ozark; a daughter-inlaw, Beverly Robison, Oklahoma City, Okla.; 15 grandchildren, Dick, Steve and Jeff
Turner, Susan Jackson, Sharla Mayer, Greg and Curt Thomas, Rod, Brad and Russ
Robison, Rhonda Dixon, Becky Collier, and Kenny, Chris and Darin Robison; 18 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Lester Robison, Sparta, and
Bob Robison, Ozark; and a sister, Eileen Hodges, Cassville. Funeral services were
Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Mike Howell and Rev. Terry
Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Robison, Ruth (Hughes) 5 Jun 1931 – 15 Jun 1997 CCH-N 25 Jun 1997
Ruth Robison, 66, Blue Springs, Missouri, formerly of Springfield, died at 11:30
p.m. Sunday, June 15, 1997, in St. Luke’s Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs.
Robison, a homemaker, was born June 5, 1931, in Booker, Texas, the daughter of
William Harrison and Eunice Rutledge Hughes. Ruth was a member of Women of the
Moose and enjoyed fishing and working puzzles. She is survived by two sons and
daughters-in-law, Larry and Joyce Robison, Kansas City; Bob and Jo Ella Robison,
Shawnee Mission, Kansas; a sister, Mary Newberry, Independence, Missouri; a brother,
Harold Hughes, Raytown, Missouri; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were June 21 in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, under direction of
Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at Rivermonte.
Robison, Sena (Johnson) 27 Sep 1894 - 8 Aug 1973 OH 16 Aug 1973 p8
[Note: married Newt Robison 11 May 1887 - 11 Dec 1973]
Mrs. Sena Robinson, 78, died at the Kimbrough Nursing Home, Springfield, after
a long illness. Mrs. Robinson, a lifelong resident of Sparta, was member of the Fairview
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Newt; a daughter, Mrs. Goldie Lee,
Sparta; a sister, Mrs. Etta Reynolds, Nixa and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements
are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Robison, Verbal S. (Bacon) White 14 Dec 1905 - 10 Jan 1992 NN-E 16 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of James & Della Bacon; married first Marvin Pete White; married
second 18 Jun 1984 Lester Robison]
Verbal S. Robison, 86, Sparta, died at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 1992 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Dec. 14, 1905 in Polk County to
James and Della Bacon. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Sparta. She was
preceded in death by a husband, Marvin Pete White. She then married Lester Robison
June 18, 1984. Survivors include her husband, Lester Robison, of the home; her daughter,
Earlene Hill, Kingman, Ariz.; a grandson, Jack Fields, Kingman, Ariz.; four greatgrandchildren; seven sisters, Icle Roberts, Martineze, Calif., Wanda Wagoner, Ventura,

Calif., Freda Glover, Halfway, Marceline Wilgus, Springfield, Roberta Parscale, Tucson,
Ariz., Maxine Guinn, Fair Play, and Delores Scroggins, Bolivar; three bothers, Garley
Bacon, Crane, Arlie Bacon, Buffalo, and James D. Bacon, Springfield; and numerous
nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with
the Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial followed in Slagle Cemetery, Morrisville.
Robison, Walter W. 4 Sep 1883 - 15 Jan 1967 CCR 2 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William & Nancy ( ) Robison; married Mary S. Baty 22 Feb 1888 - 8 Jun
1967]
Walter W. Robison, 83, a lifelong resident and retired farmer of Sparta, died at
11:20 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, in Mercy Villa, Springfield. Mr. Robison is survived by his
wife, Mary; four sons, Lester and Chester, both of Sparta, Rex of Wichita, Kan., Bob of
Mountain Grove; one daughter, Mrs. Eileen Hodges, Sparta; two brothers, Tom of
Eldorado Springs, and Newt of Sparta; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Sparta Baptist Church
with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, under direction of
Harris.
Robison, Wilma Irene (Johnson) 19 Aug 1910 - 21 Sep 2000 CCH-N 27 Sep 2000
Wilma Irene Robison, age 90, Ozark, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2000
in St. Johns Regional Health Center. She was born August 19, 1910 in Sparta, the
daughter of Solomon and Ota McDaniel Johnson. Throughout her life she lived in Sparta,
Wichita, Kansas and Ozark. She married Rex on September 13, 1930. He preceded her in
death in 1955. She was also preceded in death by a son. Kenneth Robison, a grandson,
John Thomas, and a sister, Norma Workman. Mrs. Workman was a homemaker, manager
of Allen's Fabrics in Wichita and a long time employee of Ben Franklin store in Ozark.
She was a member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church. During the past year, she has resided
at the Baptist Home in Ozark. Survivors include: two daughters, Bonnie Angelo, Nixa,
and Carole Thomas and her husband, Earl, Ozark; a son, Keith Robison, Sparta; fifteen
grandchildren, Dick, Steve and Jeff Turner, Susan Jackson, Sharla Mayer, Greg and Curt
Thomas, Rod, Brad and Russ Robison, Rhonda Dixon, Becky Collier, Kenny, Chris and
Darin Robison; seventeen great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sunday, September 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to The Baptist Home, Ozark, PO. Box 1040, Ozark, MO 65721.
Rockhold, Robert E. 4 Apr 1933 - 24 Jan 2003 CCH-N 5 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of David Edward & Bessie (Fields) Rockhold; married 15 Mar 1954 Lena
Marie Kessinger]
Robert E. Rockhold, 69, Ozark, died at 9 p.m. Jan. 24, 2003, in Christian Health
Care, Nixa. He was born April 4, 1933, in Rock Island, Ill., to David Edward and Bessie
(Fields) Rockhold. On March 15, 1954, in Joliet, Ill., he was united in marriage to Lena
Marie Kessinger. Rockhold was retired from John Deere Equipment Company in Molten,
Ill., where he was employed for many years. He will be remembered for his hardworking
ethics, pranks and jokes, and most appreciated for his straight-forwardness. He attended
the Assembly of God church in Ozark and Forsythia. He was preceded in death by both

parents and one son, LaVerne Callahan. Survivors include his loving wife of 48 years,
Lena Marie Rockhold; four sons, Jerry Rockhold and wife Janice, Ozark, Richard
Rockhold and wife Nancy, Millersburg, Ill., Jim Rockhold and wife June, Silvis, Ill., and
Robert Rockhold and wife Nancy, Washington, D.C.; four daughters, Janice Mayo,
Rockaway Beach, Bessie Robinson and husband Bruce, Aledo, Ill., April Joseph,
Phoenix, Ariz., and Penny Hun and husband Robert, Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Billy
Rockhold, Rock Island, Ill.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Rockhold
will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. Services were at 2 p.m. Jan. 29 in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Roy Tennison and the Rev. Daren
Roten officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation
was from 6 to 7 p.m. Jan. 28 in the funeral home.
Rodgers, Pauline Marie (Johnson) 6 Feb 1924 - 30 Dec 2006 SN-L 2 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Marion & Myrtle Ora (Floyd) Johnson]
Pauline Marie (Johnson) Rodgers died peacefully at the age of 82 on December
30, 2006, at Cox South after having suffered a stroke in July. Pauline was born on
February 6, 1924, in Bradleyville, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Marion and Myrtle
Ora (Floyd) Johnson, who preceded her in death. She led a very active life before and
after retirement from Sweetheart Cup. She was a longtime member of the First
Congregational Church, Pink Dogwood Garden Club and the local Red Hat Society.
After her retirement, she delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered at Springfield
Community Hospital, Cox Walnut Lawn and quilted weekly at St. John's United Church
of Christ. She attended the First Congregational Church and St. John's United Church of
Christ. Pauline will be missed by all who ever tasted her award winning pies and other
tasty delights. Survivors include her three loving children, Thelma Jean (Dee) Scrivner,
of St. Charles, Vicki Jarecke (David Ownbey, friend), of Springfield, and Max (Tina)
Rodgers, of Nixa; seven grandchildren, Jeanine Scrivner (Larry Whitman, friend), of St.
Charles, Connie (Eric) Schaffer, of St. Peters, Norval (Kristi) Scrivner, of Denver,
Colorado, Carla (Mark) Eaton, of San Jose, Calif., Dennis (Susan) Jarecke, of Cleveland,
Ohio, Sally Moore and David Rodgers, of Nixa; nine great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Visitation for Pauline Rodgers will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today,
January 2, 2007, at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton,
Springfield. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 3, at 10:30 a.m. in the funeral
home with interment to follow in Bethel Cemetery at Bradleyville, Missouri. In lieu of
flowers, the family has requested that you make a donation in Pauline's name to the
charity of your choice.
Rodriquez, Ava I. (Keltner) 23 Apr 1914 - 30 Nov 1969 CCR 4 Dec 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Laco E. & Ruby C. (Nokes) Keltner]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ava I. Rodriquez, 55, of Nixa, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday
in the Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Mrs. Rodriquez, a native
of Nixa, was a former resident of Kansas City. She died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Survivors include one son, Sgt.
Kelly Rodriquez with the U. S. Army stationed at Fort Campbell, Ky.; one daughter, Mrs.
Martha Ann Young of Nixa; her mother, Mrs. Ruby Keltner of Nixa’ and one grandson.

Roemerman, Bewley Lenore “Baa” (Williams) 25 Mar 1915 - 29 Oct 2006 SN-L 1
Nov 2006
[Note: married 1947 John L. Roemerman d 21 Oct 1999]
Bewley Lenore “Baa” Williams Roemerman was born on March 25, 1915, and
passed on to be with the Lord on Oct. 29, 2006, in Nixa, Mo. She will join her beloved
husband of 52 years, John L. Roemerman, who preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 1999. In
1985, Lenore moved to Nixa, Mo., to be closer to their family and to help care for their
great-grandchildren. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Kitchin Teters; a stepson,
David Kile and wife Pat; a special daughter, Cindy Reser; one brother-in-law, Raymond
Osborn; three grandchildren, Susan Teters Forte, Patti Teters Smith and Kathryn Kile;
one granddaughter-in-law, Elfrieda Teters; five great-grandchildren, John Stephen Teters
and David Teters, Chandler Ridinger Johnston and husband Kevin, Chelsea Forte and
Chase Forte; and several extended cousins, nieces, and nephews. Lenore loved her family
and was a tremendous part of their lives. All of her "kids" loved her dearly and times
spent with her will be memories not forgotten. Lenore loved deeply and did everything
for everybody. Visitation will be held at Porter & Sons Funeral Home, 1835 Minnesota
Ave., Kansas City, Kan., on Thurs., Nov. 2, 2006, at 1 p.m., with graveside services at 2
p.m. in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan. In lieu of flowers, the family asks
that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer's Association Heart of America
Chapter, 3846 W. 75th St. Prairie Village, KS 66208, in honor of Lenore's surviving
daughter, Peggy Lou Teters.
Rogers, Alfreda (Coker) Dixon 6 Aug 1939 -12 Nov 2000 CCH-N 15 Nov 2000
Funeral services for Alfreda Coker Rogers, 61 of Ava were held on Sunday,
November 12, 2000 in Protem Community Church with the Rev. Gary Jennings
officiating. Burial followed at the Protem Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was employed at Ozark
Riverview Manor for several years. She died at her home of an apparent heart attack.
Survivors include; four daughters, Pam McPherson of Fayetteville, AR., Dixie Kincaid of
Dunnellon, Fl., Carol Anderson of Joplin, Mo., Linda Brazeal of Fayetteville, Ina Lasiter
of Ozark, Wanda Whittaker of Bradleyville, Sidney Coker of Highlandville, Billy Coker
of Ozark; 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Mary
Coker, her husband, Eugene Rogers, and a son Otis Wayne Dixon, and one sister, Almeta
Parsley.
Rogers, Anna Frances (Pletcher) 19 Mar 1894 - 17 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Susan Pletcher; married 22 Jul 1911 in Texas Orlando
Louis Rogers 23 Mar 1879 - 6 Nov 1971]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Rogers, 84, Bruner, were held Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark. She died Saturday in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Goins
of Bruner. Mrs. Rogers was a lifelong resident of the Bruner and Sparta communities and
was a member of the Sparta First Baptist church. Among those surviving are four sons,
Pletcher of Fordland and Charles of Sparta, Benny of Russellville and John of Liberty;
five other daughters, Mrs. Bessie Arms, Macon, Mrs. Arlene Goins, Groveland, Ill., Mrs.
Pauline Ryals, Morton, Ill., Mrs. Vivian Johns, Modesto, Calif., and Mrs. Susie Johns of
Sparta; a step-daughter, Mrs. Gladys King, Decatur, Ala., a sister, Mrs. Ester Adair,
Battle Mountain, Nev.; four brothers, George and Harvey Pletcher, both of Perryton,

Tex., Noah Pletcher, Cheyenne, Okla. and Paul Pletcher, Pampa, Tex.; 41 grandchildren,
56 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
AND
Rogers, Anna Frances (Pletcher) 19 Mar 1894 - 17 Mar 1979 OH 12 Apr 1979 pB6
The Anna Rogers family wished to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness
shown our Mother during her illness and death. The cards, prayers, visits, flowers and
food. A very special thanks to the Sparta Baptist church for having the family dinner. We
will never forget and are deeply appreciative. God Bless each of you. Blanche Goins,
Bessie Arms, Bennie Rogers, Arlene Goins, Fannie Rogers, John Rogers, Pauline Ryals,
Vivian Johns, Suzie Johns, Pletcher Rogers and Charles Rogers.
Rogers, Arizona May “Zona” (Jones)
1 Jan 1901 - 10 May 1968
Mrs. A. M. (Zona) Rogers, 67, a lifelong resident of Route 1, Nixa, was dead on
arrival at 12:57 p.m. Friday after suffering an apparent heart attack at the home of a
friend, Mrs. Louise Consolvo, 2156 Prairie Lane, Springfield. A member of the First
Baptist Church here, she is survived by her husband, Perry E.; three sons, Harold, 929
South Newton, Springfield; Noel, Route 1, Rogersville, and Rolan, 611 West Silsby,
Springfield; and three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Flood, 723 Tracy, Springfield, Mrs. Juanita
Bunch, Nixa, and Mrs. Linda Nicholson, 2938 East Portland, Springfield. Other survivors
include five sisters, Mrs. Ophelia Inman and Mrs. Irene Cook, both of Nixa, Mrs. Marie
Annett, Harper, Wash., Mrs. Lorene Bolin, Bois D’Arc, and Mrs. Bertha Coker, Aurora.
Also surviving are four brothers, Guy, Jess and Orville Jones all of Nixa and Loren,
Yakima Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. Monday in First Baptist Church in Nixa with the Rev. Captain Lovell and
the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is from the Nixa
Enterprise, dated May 16, 1968.
Rogers, Benjamin 24 Jan 1916 - 29 Jul 2003
Benjamin "Ben" Rogers was born Jan. 24, 1916, in Ochiltree, Texas, to Orlando
Louis and Anna Frances (Pletcher) Rogers. He died July 29, 2003, in Jefferson City.
Rogers and his family moved to Missouri when he was eight years of age but continued
to travel to Texas in the summer to combine. He drove one of the first buses in Christian
County, taking students to college in Springfield. He also drove a bus to the World's Fair
in 1939. . On Sept. 23, 1939, Rogers married Eileen Chaudoin. She preceded him in
death on Feb. 5, 1985. Rogers was elected a state representative from Christian County
from 1941 to 1945 and served as superintendent of Sparta schools in 1945 and 1946. He
served as superintendent of Eugene schools from 1946 through 1952. He also led the
Algoa Reformatory in the early 1960s; served as principal at Lincoln University Lag
School; and taught college classes and supervised student teachers for Lincoln University
until his retirement. During that time he also had a dairy farm.During his life Rogers also
owned a bulldozer business building ponds, terraces and clearing land in Missouri. He
sold real estate and insurance since 1980. Rogers served on the Cole County Soil and
Water District from 1974 to 1998, and on the Missouri Soil and Water District Board. He
was a member of the Eugene Christian Church and served on the board there. Survivors

include his daughters, Janale and husband David Adkins, Russellville, and Judy and
husband Alan McNeely, Eugene; five grandchildren, Indi Braden, Tynet Adkins, Sara
McNeely, Erin McNeely and Andy McNeely; grandson-in-law Bill Braden; nine brothers
and sisters, Blanche Goins, Bruner, Bessie Arms and husband Earl, Springfield, Arlene
Goins, Brownsville, Texas, Pauline Ryals, Mortin, Ill., Vivian Johns and husband Glen,
Springfield, Susie Johns and husband I.J., Sparta, John Rogers, Liberty, Pletcher Rogers
and wife Bonnie, Sparta, and Charles Rogers and wife Wilma, Sparta; and one sister-inlaw, Fannie Osborn and husband Joe, Springfield. Services were held at 1 p.m. Aug. 1
at Eugene Christian Church, Eugene. A special visitation was held at 12 p.m. Aug. 2 at
the Sparta Christian Church, Sparta. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Show-Me Christian Youth Home. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Rogers, Betty Lou 12 May 1934 - 15 Nov 1934
Betty Lou Rogers, 6-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Onis Rogers of 1157
South Ferguson Avenue, died Thursday morning after a brief illness. Besides the parents,
the child is survived by a sister, Loretta Rogers. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this
afternoon in the Manley Chapel with burial in the cemetery there under direction of J. W.
Klinger.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Rogers, Carl L. 26 Dec 1906 - 27 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: married Delilah Pat 22 Nov 1919 - May 1976]
Billings - Carl L. Rogers, 69, Billings, died Saturday morning at Veterans
Hospital, Columbia, after a long illness. Mr. Rogers, A veteran of World War I, was a
member of the Republic Bible Baptist .Church.. He is survived by his wife, Delilah Pat.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Meadors Funeral Home of Billings. Services
for Carl L. Rogers, 69, Billings, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Bible Baptist church in
Republic with the Rev. Oren T. Cobb officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Republic.
Rogers, Charles Leander Jr. 4 Dec 1952 - 21 Aug 1997 CCH-N 27Aug 1997
Charles Leander Rogers, Jr., 44, of Spokane, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997 during
an accident while attending to his duties as Regional Maintenance Superintendent for
Missouri Department of Transportation. He was born December 4, 1952 in Chadwick and
was the son of Charles Leander Rogers, Sr. and Mildred (Newberry) Rogers. Charles and
Wanda Elaine Prewitt were married on October 18, 1973. He had been ordained as a
Baptist deacon. Charles was currently a member and trustee for the Ridgecrest Baptist
Church, Springfield. Survivors include: his wife, Wanda; two sons, Patrick Charles
Rogers, and Cody Leander Rogers, both of the home; his mother, Mildred Rogers,
Chadwick; a sister, Ada Moody, Chadwick; a brother, Will Gene Rogers, Chadwick; a
niece, Judy Huff, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Prewitt,
Spokane. His father preceded him in death. Funeral services were, at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastors Hosea Bilyeu and Gary Robertson officiating.
Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery Spokane. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Charles Rogers Memorial Fund in care of Empire Bank, for the benefit of paving the
Spokane High School parking lot.

Rogers, Cyrenus Madison “Cy” 8 Jul 1884 - 20 Jan 1958
CCR 30 Jan 1958 p4
Funeral services for Cyrenus Madison “Cy” Rogers, 83, a lifelong resident of the
Mentor community north of Ozark, who died Monday, Jan 20 were held Saturday, Jan,
25 at 2:00 p. m. in the Mentor Church with Rev. Locke officiating. Burial was in Dodson
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include three
sons, Troy Rogers and Walter Rogers of Rogersville an Homer Rogers of Los Angeles;
four daughters, Mrs. Murva Klapp of Ellinwood, Kan., Mrs. Clelle Norton of Los
Angeles, Mrs. Lela Jones and Mrs. Loretta Webb of Springfield, one brother, Benjamin
F. Rogers of Willard, Mo, 17 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Rogers, Delilah Pat 22 Nov 1919 - May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p 10
[Note: Carl L. Rogers 26 Dec 1906 - 27 Dec 1975]
Billings - Services for Mrs. Delilah Pat Rogers, 56, Billings, were 9 a.m. Monday
at the Bible Baptist Church in Republic with the Rev. Oran T. Cobb officiating. Burial
will be in National Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Republic. Mrs. Rogers died
Friday morning at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. following an apparent heart attack while
visiting relative there.
Rogers, Dewie T. 22 Sep 1922 - 15 Jul 2006 SN-L 17 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Claud Dewey and Rosa Almira (Grisham) Rogers; married 22 Jul 1946
Naomi Bourland died 2001]
Dewie Trevelyn Rogers, age 83, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 15,
2006. He was born September 20, 1922, in DeKalb, Texas, the son of Claud Dewey and
Rosa Almira (Grisham) Rogers. On July 22, 1946, he and Naomi Bourland were united in
marriage. She preceded him in death in 2001. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. Mr. Rogers was a Southern Baptist and most recently a member of
South Haven Baptist Church. He retired from American Petrofina Oil Company in
Wichita Falls, Texas, and later was employed by Oakland Oil Company in Nixa,
Missouri. Survivors include four children, Ruth Ann Fanska of the home, Joe David
Rogers and wife, JoAnn, Eldridge, Missouri, Rebecca Stephenson and husband, Wade,
Springfield, and Dewie T. Rogers, II, and fiance, Lisa Briano, Springfield; four
grandchildren, James Fanska and wife, Victoria, Mathew Stephenson, Leann Stephenson
and Daniel Rogers; and a brother, C.D. Rogers, Wichita Falls, Texas. A graveside funeral
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 19, in the Committal Shelter of the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Springfield, with military honors. Visitation will be from 9 to 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Rogers, Earl 31 Jan 1921 - 20 May 1966
[Note: Son of Fred A. & Janie (Maples) Rogers; married A. Cathleen 27 Aug 1922 - 3
Jul 1983]
Funeral services for Earl Rogers, 45, Selmore, who drowned Friday night while
fishing James River, were held Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Howard
Blevins and Rev. Milton Hedgpeth officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Rogers, a veteran of World War II, was a lifelong resident
of the Ozark and Nixa communities. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of the home,

four daughters, Mrs. Judy Patrick of Springfield, Connie, Cynthia and Katherine, all of
the home; one son, Kenneth of Springfield; two grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Rogers of Route 1, Nixa; one brother, Clyde of Nixa, two sisters, Mrs. Opal Maples
of Nixa and Mrs. Velma Henrie of Augusta, Ga.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is dated May 26, 1966.
AND
Rogers, Earl A. 31 Jan 1921 - 20 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Fred A. & Janie (Maples) Rogers; married A. Cathleen
27 Aug 1922 3 Jul 1983]
AND
Harding, Gerald Don 13 Jul 1944 - 20 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James Ophare & Mildred (Brewer) Harding]
Two Fisherman Drown in James
Separate funeral services were held Monday and Tuesday for two local men who
drowned late last Friday while fishing in swollen James River near the mouth of the
Finley. Services for Don Harding, 22, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist
Church at Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. E. L. Brock officiating. Burial
was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa under direction of Harris. Services for Earl
Rogers, 45, Selmore were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev.,
Howard Blevins and the Rev. Milton Hedgpeth officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Rogers, Harding and a third man, Don Bennett, Route 3, Springfield, were in a
boat on the James River near the mouth of the Finley River running a trotline about 11:30
p.m. Friday. The boat overturned and Bennett was able to swim to shore. Rogers
reportedly went to the aid of Harding who could not swim, and both were drowned. The
bodies were recovered early Saturday. Rogers and Harding were employed by the Pope
Dry Wall Company in Nixa. Harding was engaged to Miss Carla Pope. of Nixa and they
planned to be married this fall. Rogers, a veteran of World War II, was a life-long
resident of the Ozark and Nixa communities. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of the
home; four daughters, Mrs. Judy Patrick of Springfield, Connie, Cynthia and Katherine,
all of the home; one son, Kenneth, of Springfield; two grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Rogers of Route 1, Nixa; one brother, Clyde of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Opal
Maples, of Nixa; and Mrs. Velma Hennie, of Augusta, Ga. Harding, a graduate of Nixa
High School, was a life-long resident of Nixa and a member of the Riverdale Baptist
Church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James O. Harding of Nixa; one
brothers, Jimmie Lee Harding, of Springfield; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle
Brewer of Route 3, Springfield; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mettie Harding of Nixa.
Rogers, Earven A. 20 Sep 1907 - 20 Dec 1960
Earven A. Rogers, 53, Route 1, Nixa, died at 4:35 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Veterans
Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. Rogers was a veteran of World War II and was a
prisoner of war in Germany for six months. He was a member of the South Side Baptist
Church in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Willa; one step-son, Roger Young,
Route 1, Aurora; one step-daughter, Mrs. Edna Lea Barcomb, 224 West Seminole in
Springfield; four step-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Mannie Beboard, Republic, Mrs.
Marie Maples of Aurora, Mrs. Wretha Gann of Brookline, and Mrs. Redda Davis of
Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Lula Gardner of Clever and four brothers, Harvey of Siloam

Springs, Ark., Fred and Perry of Nixa and Onis of Brookline. Arrangements were under
the direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
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Rogers, Earven A. 20 Sep 1907 - 20 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Edward A. & Mary Emma (Meese) Rogers; married Willa Esther (Keller)
Young]
Earven A. Rogers, 53, Route 1, Nixa, died at 4:35 a.m. Dec. 20 at the Veterans
Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. Rogers was a veteran of World War II and was a
prisoner of war in Germany for six months. He was a member of the South Side Baptist
Church in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Willa; one step-son, Roger Young,
Route 1, Aurora; one step-daughters, Mrs. Edna Lea Barcomb, 224 West Seminole in
Springfield; four step-grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Mannie DeBoard, Republic, Mrs.
Marie Maples of Aurora, Mrs. Wretha Gann of Brookline, and Mrs. Redda Davis of
Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Lula Gardner of Clever and four brothers, Harvey of Siloam
Springs, Ark., Fred and Perry of Nixa and Onis of Brookline. Arrangements were under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Rogers, Edith J. (Smith) 12 Jul 1918 - 15 Apr 2005 SN-L 20 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of General Sherman & Katie N. (Bloomer) Smith; married 20 Apr 1942
Noel Rogers]
Edith J. Rogers, 86, daughter of General Sherman and Katie N. (Bloomer) Smith,
was born on July 12, 1918, in Rogersville, Mo., and passed away on April 15, 2005, in
Ozark, Mo. In San Bernardino, Calif., on April 20, 1942, she was united in marriage with
Noel Rogers and to this union three children were born, all surviving. Edith was saved
early in life and united with the Elm Grove Methodist Church, where she played the
piano for over 50 years. Before Edith and Noel were married, she taught school in Hartly,
Mo., then she traveled extensively with Noel during his service in the United States
military. For nearly 63 years, Edith was Noel's constant companion, enjoying working
together and raising their family. Edith is survived by her husband, Noel, of the home;
two daughters, Nancy Palmer, of the home, and Elizabeth Orr and her husband, Matthew,
of Huntsville, Ala.; one son, Wendal Rogers and his wife, Ruth, of Rogersville; one
brother, J.N. Smith and his wife, Pat, of Springfield; five grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her
parents and her son-in-law, David Palmer. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, and
funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, 2005, in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks
Funeral Service at Rivermonte with Rev. Todd Staples officiating, and interment
following in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorials may be made in
Edith's memory to the Salvation Army or the Elm Grove Methodist Church. Memorial
envelopes are available at the funeral home. A wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother
will be dearly missed.
Rogers, Eleanor 15 May 1887 - 22 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
Mrs. Eleanor Rogers, 80, a resident of Ozark the past five years, died in her home
of an apparent heart attack at 7 a.m. Friday. A native of Edgerton, Mrs. Rogers was a
retired school teacher of the public school system in Kansas City for 32 years. She came

to Springfield after retirement in 1942, then moved to Ozark in 1962. A member of the
Christian Church in Kansas City, Mrs. Rogers is survived by her husband, Herbert N. and
a step-son, John R., Tulsa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery,
Springfield.
AND
Rogers, Eleanor
1887 - Sept 1967
Mrs. Eleanor Rogers, 80, a resident of Ozark the past five years, died in her home
of an apparent heart attack at 7 a.m. Friday. A native of Edgerton, Mrs. Rogers was a
retired schoolteacher of the public school system in Kansas City for 32 years. She came
to Springfield after retirement in 1942, then moved to Ozark in 1962. A member of the
Christian Church in Kansas City, Mrs. Rogers is survived by her husband, Herbert N.,
and a stepson, John R., Tulsa. Harris of Ozark will announce arrangements. (Springfield
Leader-Press – 23 September 1967)
Rogers, Emma K. (Long) 8 Jun 1914 - 19 Jul 2005 SN-L 20 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Chris & Lacy (Carroll) Long]
Emma Kathryn Rogers, 91, Humansville, died Tuesday, July 19, 2005, in Citizens
Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. The daughter of Chris and Lacy Carroll Long, she was born
June 8, 1914, at Sacville near Willard. Her parents, two daughters, Judy Robinson and
Evelyn Louise Rogers, and two sisters, Neta Schroeder and an infant sister, preceded her
in death. Survivors include two sons, Bob Rogers, Nixa, and Warren Rogers,
Humansville; a sister, Velma Whitehead, Springfield; six grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2005, in Murray
Funeral Home, Humansville. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction
of Murray Funeral Home. Friends may call at their convenience in the funeral home.
Rogers, Fred A.
19 May 1901 - Dec 1983
Services for Fred A. Rogers, 82, Route 2, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery.
Mr. Rogers died at 3:12 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. A lifelong Christian County resident, he moved here in 1924. He
was a retired farmer. Survivors include a son, Clyde, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Velma
Henne, Nixa, and Mrs. Opal Maples, Las Vegas, Nev.; nine grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Redia Davis, Clever. The family will be at the funeral
home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
Rogers, Garland Adam 26 Feb 1878 - 20 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of Gealen & Mary (Collier) Rogers]
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Dodson cemetery for Garland Adams
Rogers, 70, who died October 20, at his home at Ontario, Calif. Rev. Silva Howard
officiated and burial was in Dodson cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Eugenia Rogers of Ontario, and three brothers, C.M. of
Ozark, Ben of Willard, and Will of Bushyhead, Okla. Mr. Rogers was converted and
baptized in California in 1941.

Rogers, George T., Maj. 11 Apr 1920 - 2 Jun 1966
CCR 9 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Orlando Louis & Anna Frances (Pletcher) Rogers; married Fran Head}
Maj. George T. Rogers, 46, St. Louis, died at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, June 2, in St.
Luke’s hospital, St. Louis, after a lingering illness, A former Sparta resident, he was a
member of West End Church of Christ, St. Louis. Maj. Rogers, of the U. S. Air Force
Reserves, had been serving in the U. S. Army Aviztion Material Command in St. Louis.
He was an aeronautical enginering technician and a veteran of Worl War II. Major
Rogers is survived by his wife, Fannie; two daughters, Carol and Linda and two sons,
Ronnie and Larry, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rogers, Sparta; six
sisters, Mrs. Susie Johns, Sparta, Mrs. Vivien Johns and Mrs. Blanche Goins, Bruner,
Mrs. Bessie Arms. Springfield, Mrs. Arlene Goins, Groveland, Ill., Mrs. Pauline Ryals,
Morton, Ill; four brothers, Bennie of Eugene, Charles of Springfield, Pletcher of Sparta
and John of Kansas City. Funeral services were at 4 p’clock Sunday afternoon in the
Sparta Chruch of Christ. with Sterl A. Watson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Rogers, Harry H. 9 Mar 1908 - 3 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p11
[Note: married 2 Oct 1936 Iva Smith]
SPARTA - Harry H. Rogers, 67, Sparta, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday at his home
after apparently suffering a heart attack. A native of Rogersville, he had lived in Wauna,
Ore. a number of years before returning to Sparta in 1950. Surviving are his wife, Iva;
two daughters, Mrs. Pat May, Sparta and Mrs. Wanda Thompson, Rock Springs, Wyo.; a
brother, Russell of Pillmock, Ore. and three grandchildren. Arrangements were under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Rogers, Howard 6 Mar 1904 – 3 Nov 1994 CCH-N 16 Nov 1994
Howard Rogers, 90, Nixa Park Care Center, died at 7:52 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3,
1994. He was born March 6, 1904, the son of Fred and Bertha Reives Rogers. He lived
for many years in Springfield and was a former employee of Frisco Railroad. Graveside
services Tuesday in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Paul Whitfield
officiating.
Rogers, Howard N. 1907 - 22 May 1965 CCR 27 May 1965 p3
[Note: Son of Herbert N. & Maude (Howard) Rogers]
Howard N. Rogers, 57, 36 South Urbana, died Saturday. A member of the
Immanual Baptist Church, a Texaco dealer since 1947. Survivors are his wife, Maxine;
one daughter, Mrs. Judy Suggs, Tulsa; one son, Robert Rogers, Tulsa; parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Rogers, Ozark; one brother, John Rogers of Tulsa; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Tulsa Whisenhunt Chapel. Interment was in
Memorial Park, Tulsa, Okla.
Rogers, Ivie Elvina (Southwick) 23 Jun 1861 - 17 Mar 1949 CCR 24 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of Hosea & Jerusha (Berry) Southwick; married 21 Dec 1882 John Clark
Rogers d 1942]
Ivie Elvina Southwick was born June 23, 1861 near Little Cooley, PA, and died in
a Springfield hospital Thursday evening, March 17, 1949. Her family came to Missouri

from Pennsylvania by way of Michigan when she was in early girlhood, living at Buffalo
before moving to Greene county and later to Christian county. In 1879, at the age of 18,
she taught the “lower room” of the two-room Ozark public school. Professor Vance
taught the upper room. There were 60 pupils in her room, which she taught two years.
Twenty-eight of her pupils are still living; 13 in Ozark and Springfield. Her declining
years have been heightened by an annual reunion of her former pupils, who have come to
her home at Ozark from all sections of the land to associate together once more and pay
tribute to the former teacher. In 1882, Ivie E. Southwick was married to John C. Rogers,
cashier of the Christian County Bank. Mr. Rogers preceded her in death in 1942. Mrs.
Rogers was a member of the Methodist church and the united Methodist and Presbyterian
congregation at Ozark. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, having at one
time served as Worthy Matron of the Ozark chapter. She was a charter member of the
Ladies Literacy Club and helped organize the Modern Seekers Club. This group
bestowed upon her the honorary title of “Club Mother”. Her immediate survivors are five
sons and daughter, Herbert N. Rogers of Springfield, Commander R.E. Rogers, of Ozark,
J.B. Rogers of Oakland, CA, Dr. J.W. Rogers of Tulsa, OK, Dr. Charles E. Rogers of
Washington, D.C. and Ruth Elinor Rogers of Beverly Hills, CA. She is also survived by
13 grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon at
the Ozark Presbyterian church, conducted by the Reverend William F. Vance. Burial was
in the Hazelwood cemetery, Springfield, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Death came for Mother Rogers. She was ready to go. She was tired. She believed that her
God knew she had need of him. With a faith simple as a child’s prayer. Mother Rogers
was at peace with herself. Her presence brought to our whole neighborhood a serenity we
seldom experienced at any other time. Only last Saturday she was seen crossing our yard,
a little bent figure tucked in a shawl. She always came to the back door because her knees
were unsteady and the front steps were too steep for her. She had come to pay a bill. With
gnarled fingers that had ministered to six children, an invalid husband, and innumerable
sick neighbors, she opened her purse-a black one with handles. She fumbled slightly
found the bills and change and then-bless her-a little paper napkin with candy for the
children. No matter how disturbed our household might be, her entrance brought calm.
Even children would stand quietly at her knee to receive the expected loving pat on the
head. Last Saturday, her visit was especially welcome. She appeared to give no notice
when she found me in tears over an illness in my family. She took my hand and we sat
down together. She talked of many things, among them her favorite Old Testament
quotation: “What doth the Lord require of Thee, but, to do justly, and to love mercy and
to walk humbly with Thy God?” Mother Rogers stayed with me for more than an hour
and during her visit my worries vanished. Remarkable? No. It was no more than she has
done for dozens of her friends and acquaintances for fifty years. One night recently there
came a knock. Mother Rogers had sent three play tickets she was unable to use. We went
to the play, enjoying it doubly because of her neighborliness. No eulogy can be written
for such a cultured humanitarian. She has written her own eulogy in her daily life-written
it well in the hearts of her friends-written it beautifully with deeds. I know it was her
ardent wish to go before she became helpless, but her death leaves me inconsolable. I
loved her dearly. So did you. When her loss is felt too keenly, I shall remember how
wistfully she repeated to me the words of a favorite song she had learned as a girl-“I

heard a sweet voice, The voice of my God; ‘I love thee, I love thee, Pass under my rod’”
Mary E. Shubert March 17, 1949
Rogers, Ivy L. 21 Mar 1919 - 19 Sep 2003 SN-L 22 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Charles M. & Cecil L. Rogers; married Ruth L. Wageman 21 Oct 1919 - 18
Jul 2003]
Ivy L. Rogers, age 84, of Springfield, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19,
2003. Ivy was born March 21, 1919, in Springfield, Mo., to Cecil L. and Charles M.
Rogers. Many of his young years were spent growing up on a farm in Richland, Mo. His
family returned to Springfield and he graduated from Senior High School in Springfield,
and attended SMS and Drury College. He served during World War II in the Sea Bees
branch of the Navy. He retired from the Federal Prison System, where he worked at the
Federal Medical Center. He spent five years in Marion, Ill. as the construction consultant
for the building of the Marion Maximum Security Federal Prison. He then moved his
family to Morgantown, W.Va., and lived there for six years, being the construction
consultant for the building of the Robert Kennedy Youth Center, a minimum detention
facility for young adults. He became very active in community affairs and church while
there. He and his wife Ruth were instrumental in forming the first Southern Baptist
Church in Morgantown. While there, he was presented with a key to the city for
outstanding achievements. From there he moved his family to Washington, D.C., where
he was Director of Construction of the U.S. Federal Prison System. The Rogers' moved
back home to Springfield where Ivy retired from the Prison System in 1974. After a short
time, he became a consultant for Greene County. He was the construction consultant for
the Greene County Jail, the Greene County Juvenile Building, Greene County Office
Building and the recently built Greene County Court House. Ivy was a deacon and
member of South Haven Baptist Church. He previously taught Sunday School and
worked with the youth for many years at Temple Baptist Church. He was active in Boy
Scouts, and very proud that both of his sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and
received the God and Country Award. He retired after 13 years on the Board of Directors
of Guaranty Federal Savings and Loan in October, 2002. He was a member of Abu Ben
Adhem Shrine, past president and Lion of the Year of Springfield Host Lions Club, and
served on the board of Alpha House. Ivy was past recipient of the Outstanding
Humanitarian Award by the Medical Center Jaycees and the Outstanding Dept. of Justice
Employee of the Year Award by the Attorney General of the United States. In addition to
his parents, Ivy was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, on July 18, 2003; an infant son,
Danny Dean Rogers; son Dr. Charles I. Rogers, his wife, Ann, and their infant daughter,
Kelly Marie; a grandson, Michael Lee Frost; and a brother, Paul Rogers. He is survived
by son Russ Rogers and wife Janet, Overland Park, Kan.; daughters Sandy Frost and
husband Bonus, Springfield, and Dana Williams and husband Charley, Ozark, Mo.; 10
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Sept. 23,
2003, at 2 p.m. in South Haven Baptist Church with Dr. J. R. Duncan officiating under
the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow in Maple Park
Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dr. Charles I. Rogers Scholarship Fund, c/o
Southwest Baptist University, 1600 University, Bolivar, MO 65613. Ivy's family would

like him to be remembered as a Christian man who loved Jesus Christ with all of his heart
and adored his wife and family.
Rogers, James W., Dr. 1889 - Oct 1956 CCR 25 Oct 1956 p1
[Note: Son of John C. and Ivie E. Rogers; married Myrtle]
Funeral services for Dr. James W. Rogers, 67. member of one of Ozarks most
outstanding pioneer families who died Tuesday of a heart condition at his home in Tulsa
will be held there Saturday morning at o’clock. Interment will be in Memorial Park
Cemetery at Tulsa. The son of John C. and Ivie E. Rogers, he graduated from Ozark high
school and attended the University of Oklahoma where he lettered four years as an end
on the football team and received the Bachelor of Science degree. He received his degree
as Doctor of Medicine from the University of Michigan. He retired in 1953 after more
than 40 years in active practice at Tulsa as a physician and urologist. Doctor Rogers was
a member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity, the Oklahoma and American Medical
Associations, life member of the Tulsa County Medical Association, past Chairman of
the Urological Division of the Oklahoma Medical Association and a member of the
Southwest Urological Society. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church at
Tulsa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Rogers, a son, James W. Rogers, Jr. of
Lyons, Kan; four daughters, Mrs. John Turner of Tulsa, Mrs. Ernestine Roberts,
Oklahoma City, Mrs. Frances Grave, Columbus, Kan., and Mrs. Margaret Hainline,
Detroit; 11 grandchildren, four brothers, Herbert N. Rogers, Springfield, R. Emmett
Rogers, Ozark, J. B. Rogers, San Francisco and C. E. Rogers, Washington, D. C.; one
sister, Ruth E. Rogers, Beverly Hills, Calif. Funeral services will be held in the Stanley
Funeral Chapel, 12 12th at Boulder, at Tulsa.
Rogers, James Walter 1 Dec 1910 - 6 Sep 1990 OH 13 Sep 1990
[Note: Son of Cy & Addie (Woods) Rogers; married Mar 1933 Sylvia Mae Jennings]
James "Walter" Rogers, 79, a lifelong resident of Rogersville, died 1:30 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 6, 1990 in Kimbrough Nursing Home, after a long illness. He was born
Dec. 1, 1910 in Ozark, to Cy and Addie Woods Rogers. He was a retired construction
worker. He was married to Sylvia Mae Jennings in March 1933 at Buffalo. He was
preceded in death by a son, James Richard Rogers, and two adopted daughters, Jo and
Debbie Rogers. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, of the home; two daughters, Louise
White, Rogersville, and Darlene Aldridge, Springfield; a brother, Troy Rogers,
Rogersville; three sisters, Lela Webb, Springfield, Loretta Bowers, Hardy, Ark., and
Clella Norton, Los Angeles; 10 grandchildren, Rod Daniels, Tyler, Texas, Rhonda Gross,
Frankston, Texas, Shari Fish, LaPorte, Texas, Tami Case, Wichita Falls, Texas, David
White, Marshfield, Don, Richard and Howard Aldridge, all of Albany, Ore., and Crystal
Johansen, Whitehouse, Tenn.; and 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces; nephews:
great- and great-great-nieces and nephews. Services were Sunday in Preston-Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. Dwayne Harris officiating. Burial was in
Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Rogers, Janie M. (Maples) 1 Jan 1897 - 12 Sep 1973 OH 20 Sep 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lorenzo P. & Margaret (Couch) Maples; married Fred A. Rogers 19
May 1901 - 16 Dec 1983]

Nixa - Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Rogers, 76, of Route 2, Nixa, were held at
2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating,
Burial was in Delaware Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Rogers died last Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness.
Rogers, Jerry Smith 31 Dec 1942 – 31 Aug 1997 CCH-N 6 Sep 1997
Jerry Smith Rogers, age 54, of Ozark, died Sunday, August 31, 1997, in Cox
Medical Center South, from a sudden heart attack. He was born December 31, 1942, in
Springfield and was the son of Murl Greene Rogers and Lucy O. Storie Rogers. His parents preceded him in death. In 1962 he and Joyce Ann Rancy were married. They had
lived in Ozark for twenty-six years. Mr. Rogers was a gifted mechanic employed by the
Missouri Highway Patrol. He was a member of the Southside Church of Christ in Ozark.
He was a deacon and had traveled to Panama for mission work. He loved the time he
could spend with his family and was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include: his wife, Joyce; three sons and their wives, Phil John and Paula Ann
Rogers, Fenton, Kerry .James and Cristen Rogers, Ozark, and Tod Murl and Lesa G.
Rogers, Reeds Spring; three grandsons, Austin, Zacquary, and Tyler Rogers; three stepgrandchildren, Alan and Andy Taylor and Amanda Waldrup; three sisters, Murlene
Nunn, Niangua, Joy Manuel, Bellflower, California, and Junie Gullett, Springfield; and a
brother, Mike Rogers, California. Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 3,
1997 at the Southside Church of Christ, Ozark, with Charles Eakins officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Rogers, Jesse Ray 3 Mar 1977 - 3 Sep 1997 CCH-N 10 Sep 1997
Jesse Ray Rogers, age 20, Ozark, died Wednesday, Sept. 3. He was born March 3,
1977 in Tulsa, Okla., and was a graduate of Nixa High School. He made a profession of
faith on Easter morning, April 22, 1984 and was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Mannford, Okla. Jesse was supervisor of the paint department for Tracker Marine in
Ozark. Survivors include: his parents, Jacky Ray Rogers and Karen Jean (Eaton) Rogers,
Ava; a sister, Shelly Breedlove; and her husband, Kevin, of Peculiar; paternal grandmother, Zella Rogers, Tulsa, Okla.; maternal grandparents, Harry and Lou Eaton, Sand
Springs, Okla.; a niece; Kelsey Breedlove; a nephew, Joshua Breedlove; and other
relatives. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery north of Ozark.
Rogers, Jessie 8 Mar 1903 - 23 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
[Note: married Ella; birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Jess Rogers, 79, Springfield, died last Friday in the Cox Medical Center. Among
those surviving are his wife Ella and a daughter, Mrs. Jack Watson of Nixa. Services
were held Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel with burial in White Chapel Cemetery.
Rogers, Jo Ella (Miller) 8 May 1939 - 29 Jul 2002
Jo Ella Rogers, 63, Springfield, passed away at 4 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2002 in
St. John’s Hospital. The daughter of Bly and Bea Miller, she was born May 8, 1939 in
Pulaski County, Mo. She was a homemaker and member of the Baptist Church. With her

husband, Richard Rogers, who died July 24, 2001, they had operated an antique store in
Springfield several years. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents
and a daughter, Kelly Hall in 2000. She is survived by one daughter and her husband,
Teresa and Roy Farmer, Re public, Mo.; two sons, Steve Harrison and Rick Rogers,
Springfield; a stepson, Marty Rogers, Springfield; three sisters, Janice Henson, Rolla,
Fran Claiborn, Crocker, Mo., and Patty Kay Sullivan, St. Charles, Mo.; and eight
grandchildren. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with
Pastor Sue Warner officiating. Burial will be in Holland Cemetery near Rogersville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Jo Ella was a wonderful wife,
mother, sister and grandmother and will be deeply missed by her family and many
friends. Springfield News-Leader, August 2, 2002.
Rogers, John Byron 20 Feb 1887 - 2 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John C. & Ivie (Southwick) Rogers]
John Byron Rogers, 84, died Tues, Nov. 2 in a nursing home near San Francisco,
Calif, where he had been a patient the past year. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John C.
Rogers of Ozark, he attended Ozark schools, Drury College at Springfield and the
Engineering School, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He played football at Drury
and also at Michigan University under the noted coach Fielding Yost. He worked as an
engineering draftsman until his retirement in the early ‘60s. Survivors include a daughter,
Mrs. Betty Jane Massey of San Francisco; two brothers, Herbert N. Rogers of Ozark and
Charles E. Rogers of Washington, D. C. and one grandson. Funeral services and burial
were at San Francisco.
Rogers, Linda Kathryn (Rogers) Nicholson 3 Feb 1941 - 17 Sept 2003 CCH-N 24
Sept 2003
Linda Kathryn Rogers, 62, Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Nixa, died Sept. 17,
2003, in North Hills Hospital, North Richland Hills, Texas. She was born Feb. 3, 1941, in
Nixa, the daughter of Perry Edward and Arizona May (Jones) Rogers. Rogers had lived
in Fort Worth, Texas, for the last 10 years, where she was employed by BNSF. She was
looking forward to retirement after almost 30 years with the railroad. She was a member
of the Willow Park Baptist Church in Aledo, Texas, and also the NARBW-ICU Lodge
No. 805. Rogers was preceded in death by her parents; a baby sister, Louise; and two
brothers, Harold Edward and Rolland D. Rogers. Survivors include two sons, Edward
Nicholson and Patrick Nicholson; three grandchildren; brother Charles "Noel" Rogers
and his wife, Edith, Rogersville; two sisters, Hazel Mae Creson, Republic, and Wilma
"Juanita" Bunch, Ozark; a niece, Florence Dayball, Seminole, Fla.; a great-nephew, John
M. Howard; other relatives and a host of friends. Services were at 10 a.m. Sept. 22 in
Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic, with the Rev. Steve Ward officiating. Burial
followed in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa.
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Rogers, Lola M. (Clevenger) 1 Sep 1908 - 10 May 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola M. Rogers, 64, of Lebanon will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Montgomery Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating.
Burial will be in the Manley Cemetery near Springfield. Mrs. Rogers died at 8:05 p.m.
Thursday at the Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of the

Pleasant Hills Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband Claude; four sons, Ralph
of Long Lane, Roy of Conway and Harold and Him, both of Buffalo; two sisters, Mrs.
Maxine Mahurun of Marionville and Mrs. Nellie Martin of Crane, three brothers, Clifford
Clevenger of Springfield, Andrew Clevenger of Marionville and Tommy Clevenger of
Clarksburg Calif.; 23 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Springfield Leader and
Press, May 11 1973.
Rogers, Luella (Van Dyke) 24 Mar 1877 - 25 Jan 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
Funeral services for Mrs. Luella Van Dyke Rogers, 87, who died Jan. 25 at her
home in Chadwick, were held Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Baptist
Church, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A native of Rooks County, Kansas, she
was a longtime resident of Chadwick and a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Charles L. Rogers and one daughter, Mrs. H. E. Winfrey, both
of Chadwick; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Rogers, Lula E. “Lou” (Baird) 21 Jul 1888 - 5 Sep 1975 OH 11 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Andrew C. & Martha Baird; married Jim Rogers]
Lou Rogers, 87, of Ontario, Calif., died Friday, Sept. 5 in the San Bernardino
Nursing Home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Monday, September 8.
She was a native of Ozark and had moved to California in the later 1920’s. She is
survived by one son, Ross Rogers and one daughter, Mrs. Mary Morriset, both of Calif.
Also three sisters, Mrs. Diana Shepherd of Colton, Calif. and Mrs. Francis King and Mrs.
Lon Blevins, both of Ozark, and one brother, Sherman Baird of Dodge City, Kans.
Rogers, Marion (Hackett) 20 Mar 1886 - 17 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: married Robert Emmett Rogers Jun 1886 - 15 Jul 1971]
Mrs. Marion Hackett Rogers died Oct. 17, 1971 at Annapolis, Md where she
resided. She was the widow of the late Cmdr. Robert Emmet Rogers who died recently at
Ozark. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret , Mrs. T. D. Sherer and a son, Lewis Bayly
Rogers, both of Annapolis. Funeral services were Wednesday Oct. 20 at Annapolis with
burial in St. Anne’s Cemetery there.
Rogers, Michael Corbet 26 Jun 1969 - 27 Oct 1996 CCH-N 6 Nov 1996
[Note: Son of Charles & Patricia Rogers; married Michelle]
Michael Corbet Rogers, 27, Nixa, died Sunday, October 27, 1996, in his home.
He was born June 26, 1969, in Omaha, Nebraska and was the son of Charles and Patricia
Rogers. Michael was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa. He
graduated from the University of Nebraska where he was a member of the Chi-Phi
Fraternity. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Derrik Michael Rogers. Survivors
include: his wife, Michelle Rogers, Nixa; a son, Devon Corbet Rogers, of the home; his
parents, Charles and Patricia Rogers, Papillion, Nebraska; a brother and sister-in-law,
Charles P. and Marcee Rogers, Omaha, Nebraska; a sister, Kelly Rogers, Omaha,
Nebraska; grandparents, Buck and Velma Carpenter, Airy, North Carolina; aunts, uncles,
cousins, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1996, in

Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa, with Rev. Lee Strawhum officiating under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Omaha, Nebraska.
Rogers, Myrtle B. (Walker)
Oct 1890 - 10 Sep 1966 CCR 22 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of David R. & Emma L. (Stewart) Walker; may be the Myrtle Walker
who married E. W. Browning 5 Oct 1915]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle B. Rogers, 76, of Houston, Texas, who died
there on Saturday, Sept 10, were held Tuesday in Stanley Memorial Chapel at Tulsa,
Okla.. Burial was in Memorial Park at Tulsa. Mrs. Rogers was a native of the Ozark
community, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David R. Walker. She was a member of
the Ozark Christian Church and attended Drury College in Springfield. She was the
widow of the late Dr. James Winston Rogers, longtime Tulsa physician, She had served
as president of the Oklahoma and Tulsa medical auxiliaries an, also as president of the
Lions ladies organization there. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Earnestine Roberts
of Houston, two brothers, Dr. Harry M. Walker of Columbia Falls, Mont. and Radford L.
Walker of Downey, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. P. J. Thompson, of Long Beach, Calif., and
Mrs. Mae Givan of Ozark. Also surviving are four step-children, James W. Rogers, Jr. of
Wichita, Kan., Mrs.. Richard Graves of Derby, Kan., Mrs. Rex Hainline of Farmington,
Mich. and Mrs Harry Turner of Tulsa.
Rogers, Naomi (Bourland) 23 Dec 1925 - 22 Oct 2001 CCH-N 31 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Sarah Vesta (Hamilton) Bourland; married 22 Jun 1946
Dewie T. Rogers]
Naomi Rogers, age 75, of Springfield, passed away Monday, Oct. 22 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Dec. 23, 1925, in Memphis, Texas, the
daughter of Elmer and Sarah Vesta (Hamilton) Bourland. On June 22, 1946 she and
Dewie T. Rogers were married. Mrs. Rogers had been a member of First Baptist Church,
Wichita Falls, Texas before moving her membership to South Haven Baptist Church in
Springfield. Her parents and a brother, James Bourland preceded her in death. Survivors
include: her husband, Dewie T Rogers; four children, Ruth Ann Fanska, of the home, Joe
David Rogers and his wife JoAnn, Eldridge; Rebecca Stephenson and her husband Wade,
Springfield; and Dewie T. Rogers II of the home; four grandchildren, James Fanska and
his wife Victoria, Matthew Stephenson, Leann Stephenson, and Daniel Rogers; and a
brother, Joe Bourland, Oakland, Calif. Graveside service was Friday, Oct. 26 in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, in Springfield, with Rev. J.R. Duncan officiating.
Rogers, Onis Lee 9 Aug 1909 - 6 Dec 1975
Services for Onis Lee Rogers, 66, Siloam Springs Ark., will be at 10 a.m. today in
Pyeatte Chapel with the Rev. A.P. Vols officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
in Manley Cemetery south of Battlefield, Mo. Mr. Rogers, a former Springfield Mo.
resident died early Saturday at Siloam Springs Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He
was a construction contractor and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in
Siloam Springs. He is survived by his wife, Gussie; two sons, Don, of Chaneyville, La.
and Gerald, of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Loretta Gunther, Oxnard, Calif., and Mrs.
Deloris Ann Jantz, Springfield; a step –daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gates, Siloam Springs;
two brothers, Perry of Springfield and Fred, of Nixa Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Marie Paine,

Aurora, Mo. and Mrs. Lula Gardner and Mrs. Reda Davis, both of Clever, Mo.; seven
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Springfield Leader and Press, December 7 1975.
Rogers, Orlando Louis 23 Mar 1879 - 6 Nov 1971 CCR 11 Nov 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Benjamin & Lucy Rogers; married Anna Frances Pletcher 19 Mar 1894 17 Mar 1979]
Louis Rogers, 92, died in Springfield Baptist Hospital at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Mr.
Rogers was a retired farmer and had lived in the Sparta community since 1924, moving
from Ceciltree County, Texas. He started and drove the Sparta bus route for 11 years.
Survivors include his wife, Anna; seven daughters, Mrs. Gladys King, Decatur, Ala.,
Mrs. Blanche Goins, Bruner; Mrs. Bessie Arms, St. Louis; Mrs. Arline Ryals, Morton,
Ill., Mrs. Vivian Johns, Bruner, and Mrs. Susie Johns, Bruner; four sons, Benny Rogers,
Eugene, John Rogers, Kansas City, Pletcher Rogers, Springfield and Charles F. Rogers,
Springfield; 44 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30
p.m. Tuesday in First Baptist Church in Sparta with the Rev. Dennis Swift, assisted by
Rev. Bill Mabury, officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Rogers, Perry E. 3 Feb 1898 - 12 Jun 1978
Services for Perry E. Rogers 80, of Springfield, a lifelong resident of the Nixa
area will be at 2:00p.m. Wednesday, in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiating. Burial will be in the McConnell Cemetery of Nixa. Mr. Rogers died at
7:19 a.m., Monday in Springfield Medi- Center, after a long illness. He was a native of
Battlefield Community and was a Farmer most of his life. After his wife’s death, 10 years
ago, he moved to Springfield. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors
include; three sons, Harold of Brookline, Noel of Rogersville, and Rollan of Springfield;
three daughters, Mrs. Hazel Creson of Republic, Mrs. Juanita Bunch of Nixa and Mrs.
Linda Strickland of Springfield; a brother Fred Rogers of Nixa and three sisters, Mrs. Leo
Gardner, Mrs. Marie Payne of Aurora and Mrs. Redia Davis of Clever. The family will
be at the Harris Funeral Home in Nixa 7-8:30 p.m. tonight. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, June 13, 1978} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Rogers, Perry Van 22 Jul 1930 - 7 Apr 2006 SN-L 9 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Floyd & Mabel Rogers; married 1980 Sharon Cave]
Perry Van Rogers, age 75, left this life to be with the Lord on April 7, 2006. Perry
was born on July 22, 1930, in Oklahoma City, Okla. From the time he was 15 years old,
he worked in the production and packaging business. He was currently still working full
time at Engineering Packaging, Inc., where he had worked for 17 years. Perry had many
interests and hobbies including: football, baseball, books on tape, and working in the
yard. He had quite the "green thumb". He also previously sang in the choir at Wesley
United Methodist Church and had a deep faith in God. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Floyd and Mabel Rogers; brother, Floyd Jr.; and sister, Betty. Perry is survived
by his wife of 25 years, Sharon Rogers; his children, Perry Rogers Jr., Jerry Rogers and
wife, Sheila, Carol Carter and husband, Dan, Suzanne Robinson, Anthony Rogers and his
fiancee, Melissa Perrigo; stepson, Mike Kovacs and wife, Angel; stepdaughter, Laura
Wilson and husband, Todd; brothers, Larry Rogers and Howard Rogers and their wives;
10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many wonderful friends. Perry loved us

all and will be treasured in our hearts forever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, April
9, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, April
10, 2006, in Wesley United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. As Perry would always say, "If I was any better, I couldn't stand it."
He is saying it now for all Heaven to hear.
Rogers, Raymond 28 Apr 1922 - 3 Mar 1989 OH 9 Mar 1989
[Note: SSDI gives 2 Mar 1989 death date]
Raymond Rogers, 66, of Nixa, died at 11:58 a.m. March 3 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Rogers were held March
7 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Burial followed at McConnell
Cemetery west of Nixa.
Rogers, Robert Emmett Jun 1886 - 15 Jul 1971 CCR 22 Jul 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John C. & Ivie E. (Southwick) Rogers; married Marion Hackett 20 Mar
1886 - 17 Oct 1971]
R. Emmett Rogers, 85, of Ozark died at 5 a.m. Thursday, July 15, in Christian
County Nursing home after a long illness. The retired U.S. Naval commander was a
native of Ozark. He attended Drury College in Springfield and was graduated from the U.
S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. where he taught mathematics for a number of years.
He served with the Navy in China for two years. Surviving are his wife, Marion,
Annapolis, Md.; a son, Bayle, Annapolis, Md.; a daughter, Mrs. T. D. Sherer, Annapolis,
Md.; three brothers, Herbert N. Rogers, Ozark, John B. Rogers, San Francisco, Calif, and
Charles E. Rogers, Washington, D. C.; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Leslie A.
Thompson officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery, Springfield, with military rites
by an honor guard from the U. S. Naval Reserve Center.
Rogers, Robert Jack 1898 - 29 Apr 1967 CCR 4 May 1967 p1
Robert Jack Rogers, 68, of Rogersville, died Saturday night in the Veterans
Administration Hospital, Jefferson Barracks, where he had been a patient six months. A
retired Christian County farmer, Mr. Rogers had been a veteran of both World War I and
World War II. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Jennie Rogers, Route 1, Rogersville, and
Mrs. Peach Rogers Brown, Nixa and one nephew. Arrangements will be announced by
Kelly-Ferrel-Marsh of Rogersville.
Rogers, Roxie A. (Gold) 7 Aug 1919 - 29 Jun 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Otis & Oza (Phillips) Gold; married Edgar Rogers 4 Mar 1913 - Dec
1973]
Roxie A. Rogers, 69, of Seymour, died at 9:30 p.m. June 29 at Cox Medical
Center North, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Rogers were held July 3
in the Bergman-Miller Funeral Home with the Rev. Jesse Phillips officiating. Burial was
in Cedar Gap Cemetery. Mrs. Rogers was born Aug. 7, 1919, to Otis and Oza (Phillips)
Gold in Lawrence County. She was preceded in death by a son, Joe Lynn; a daughter,
Vivian Louise; and by her husband, Edgar. She attended the Mansfield Assembly of God
Church, attending church regularly as long as she was able. Surviving are five sons,

Woodrow and his wife, Lona, of Murray, Utah; Leroy, of Montgomery, Illinois; John and
his wife, Jewel, of Ozark; Billy and his wife, Wanda, of Mansfield; Cecil and his wife,
Sherrill, of Billings; a daughter, Ileen Williams and her husband, John, of Pasco,
Washington; her sister, Thena Lee Gold of Tulsa, Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Rogers, Ruby Elizabeth 1 Jun 1910 - 6 Nov 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: married Jess Rogers]
Ruby Elizabeth Rogers, age 89, of Rogersville, died Saturday, November 6, 1999
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Mrs. Rogers was born June 1, 1910 in Gore,
Oklahoma. She was a retired farmer. Survivors include a daughter, Peg, of Louisiana and
a nephew, Frank Carter and his wife Minnie, Rogersville, with whom she had resided.
Her husband Jess Rogers preceded her in death in 1975. Graveside services will be held
Wednesday, November 10, 1999 in Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rogers, Ruth Elinor 1903 - 8 Dec 1968
CCR 12 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Adopted daughter of John Clark & Ivie Elvira (Southwick) Rogers; Mrs. Schelern
is not a Rogers, so apparently is her birth sister, but I don’t know her birth parents]
Miss Ruth Elinor Rogers, 65, died Sunday morning, Dec. 8 at her home in Los
Angeles, Calif., after a short illness. Funeral services and burial were Wednesday in Lois
Angeles. A native of Ozark, Miss Rogers was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John
C. Rogers. She was a 1919 graduate of Ozark High School and later graduated at
University of Southern California. After teaching at El Monte, Calif. for two years, she
was employed in welfare work until her illness. Survivors include four brothers, Charles
E. Rogers of Washington, D. C., Byron Rogers of San Francisco, Emmett and Herbert N.
Rogers of Ozark and a sister, Mrs. Muriel Schelern of Edmore, Mich.
Rogers, Ruth M. (Wageman) 21 Oct 1919 - 18 Jul 2003 SN-L 20 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Henry H. & Anna Marie (Beutler) Wageman; married Ivy L. Rogers
21 Mar 1919 - 19 Sep 2003]
Ruth M. Rogers, age 83, of Springfield, passed away at 12:04 a.m. Friday, July
18, 2003 in Cox South Hospital. She was born Oct. 21, 1919 in Sedalia, Mo. to Henry H.
and Anna Marie Beutler Wageman. Her family moved to Springfield when Ruth was an
infant, and she was a 1936 Graduate of Springfield Senior High. Over the years, Ruth
was active in Boys and Girls Scouts, served on the Springfield PTA Council and helped
establish PTA in Morgantown, West Virginia Schools where she was a former resident.
She was also past President and Lioness of the Year in the Springfield Host Lioness Club.
Ruth enjoyed painting, ceramics, sewing, quilting, and playing bridge, but especially
cherished her role as wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of South Haven
Baptist Church and had served as a Sunday School Teacher for 35 years. In addition to
her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by an infant son, Danny Dean Rogers; another
son, Dr. Charles I. Rogers, his wife Ann, and their infant daughter, Kelly Marie, who died
in a tragic accident May 4, 1980; and by two brothers, Lawrence and Roy. She is
survived by her beloved husband, Ivy L. Rogers of the home; son Russ Rogers and wife
Janet, Overland Park, Kan.; daughters Sandy Frost and husband Bonus, Springfield, and

Dana Williams and husband Charley, Ozark; brothers Ray and Bill, Springfield, and
sister Anna Louise McCroskey, Springfield, and Dorothy Barta, Canton, Ohio; 10
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 in South Haven Baptist Church with Reverends Paul Swadley and
J.R. Duncan officiating, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday
in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dr.
Charles I. Rogers Memorial, c/o Southwest Baptist University, 1600 University, Bolivar,
MO 65613.
Rogers, Sadie (?) 1892 - Aug 1952 CCR 21 Aug 1952 p5
[1930 Census Manhattan, Riley Co Kansas says she was born in Austria of Russian born
parents & married at age 25 - her husband, Charles Elkins Rogers was then a Journalism
Professor at the University of Kansas - there‘s no stone in Selmore Cemetery, and no
record in Chaffin Funeral Home records.]
Word was received this week by Mrs. Lucile Anderson of the death of Mrs.
Charley Rogers, 60, wife of the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rogers of Ozark,. She
passed away at her home in Washington, D. C. following a long illness. Besides her
husband, Mrs. Rogers is survived by a son, William C. Rogers, director of the State
Organization Services, University of Minnesota and two granddaughters. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Selmore Baptist Church by Rev.
Burkhalter with burial in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Rogers, Sarah (Chastain) 1884 - 3 Jan 1975 OH 9 Jan 1975 p9
Mrs. Sarah Rogers, 89, Route 11, died Friday afternoon in MediCenter. She was a
lifelong resident of Greene County. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Liles, Route 11;
a son, Ken of Atlanta, Ga.; four brothers, Clarence Chastain, Clinton, Ind., Worth
Chastain, Anita, Iowa, George Chastain, Route 2, Rogersville and J. J. Chastain, Lee’s
Summit; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Hill, Sarcoxie, , and Mrs. Flo Dodson, Buffalo; and
two grandchildren. Arrangements will be by Rivermonte.
Rogers, Tyler James 30 Aug 1988 - 19 Nov 2004 SN-L 22 Nov 2004
Tyler James Rogers, age 16, of Ozark, left us to go fishing with his grandpa and
the Lord, Friday, November 19, 2004, after sustaining injuries in an automobile accident
in Douglas County. Tyler was born August 30, 1988. He was a sophomore at Ozark High
School. He was active in Ozark Chapter of FFA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, North
American Hunters Club, was a former president of Junior High Chapter of TSA, and had
played football for Ozark. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ. He was
preceded in death by his grandpa, Jerry Rogers; great-grandpa, Jim Raney; and greatgrandma and grandpa Berry. Survivors include his mom and dad, Lance and Megan
Doubek; two sisters, Cori Lynne Doubek, age 11, and Laney Danielle Doubek, age 2;
grandparents, Joyce Rogers-Coker and her husband, Lonnie Coker, Ozark, Greg Hanks,
Ozark, Ann Hanks, Springfield, and Jerry and Kay Doubek, Brixey, Missouri; greatgrandparents, Mabel Raney, Ozark, and Bill and Ruth Ann Hanks, Ozark; numerous
aunts and uncles; several cousins and other family members; very close family friends,
Dave and Angie Weter (Uncle Dave and Aunt Angie) and their children, James L. Wood

"My other Dad"; closest lifelong friend, James Weter; and birth father, Tod Rogers,
Colorado. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 23 in Southside Church
of Christ, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to the Tyler
James Rogers Memorial Fund at Southwest Community Bank or Adams Funeral Home.
Rogers, Willa Esther (Keller) Young 15 Nov 1909 - 4 Aug 2004 SN-L 6 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Charlota Keller; married first Alford Young who d
1935; married second Earven Rogers 20 Sep 1907 - 20 Dec 1960]
Willa Esther Rogers, age 94, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004, in
St. John's Regional Health Center. She was born Nov. 15, 1909, in Brighton, the daughter
of Benjamin and Charlota Keller. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker and a longtime member
of Calvary Bible Church in Nixa. Survivors include two children, Roger Cecil Young and
Lea Barcomb and husband Bill, all of Springfield; a grandson, Roger C. Young Jr. and
his wife, Betty, Springfield; two step-grandchildren, Barbara Payne, Ridgedale, and
Frankie Johnston, Hermitage; six great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren;
two sisters-in-law, Mary Herndon, Nixa, and Roxie Melton, Dadeville; nieces and
nephews; and her church family. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Alford
Young in 1935; her second husband, Earven Rogers in 1960; a step-grandson, Robert
Young in 1973; three brothers, Walter, Wilbur and Roscoe Keller; and three sisters,
Lizzie Manley, Ottie Hagerman and Lora Mae Meese. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Springfield News- Leader, August 6, 2004.
Rogers, William Otis 5 Dec 1910 - 10 Oct 1996 CCH-N 18 Oct 1996
William Otis Rogers, Nixa, 85, passed away at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10,
1996, in his home. Mr. Rogers, a retired Gulf pipe line welder, was born in Oklahoma,
December 5, 1910, the son of James and Clara Rogers. He is survived by a son, Jim
Rogers, Brookline, a daughter, Judy Hannah, Clever, a sister, Anna Moyer, Oklahoma,
four grandchildren, Jeff Rogers, Brad Hannah, Tina Roberts and Katreana Gallentine, and
five great-grandchildren, Hillary and Alisha Roberts, Ashley and Allison Hannah and
Kelsey Rogers. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary. Graveside
services were October 12, 1996, in Jones Chastain Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy
Bilyeu officiating under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Rogers, Wilma (Gideon)
4 May 1909 - 23 Mar 2001
Wilma Rogers, 91, Crane, died at 5:40 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, in Doctors
Hospital, Springfield. She was born May 4, 1909, in Christian County, Missouri, to
Martin and Elizabeth (Nelson) Gideon. She was a retired factory worker, and had been a
member of Grace United Methodist Church, Springfield, for over 20 years. She was
united in marriage to Onis Rogers, and he preceded her in death. Besides her husband,
she was preceded in death by her parents; a son; a daughter; and brothers and sisters. She
is survived by two sons and their wives, Gerald and Sharon Rogers, Springfield, and
Donald and Janine Rogers, Cheneyville, La.; two daughters and their husbands, Loretta

and Bill Schieffer, Oxnard, Calif. And Delores and David Jantz, Springfield, Mo.; nine
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and
nephews. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic, with the Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery,
Battlefield. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 25, in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, March 25, 2001.
Rogers-Moss, Cathy 1957 - Aug 2005 SN-L 14 Aug 2005
Funeral services for Cathy Rogers-Moss, age 48, of Ozark, will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery, south of
Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Roher, Louise (Carsten) 30 May 1939 - 1 Jan 1965 CCR 7 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Leo Joe & Ruth (Gideon) Carsten; married Lewis Harvey Roher]
Graveside services for Mrs. Louise Roher, 25, Hockersville, Okla. who died in a
Miami, Okla hospital early Friday morning about being shot by her husband, were at 2
p.m. Monday in Jones Cemetery north of Highlandville under direction of Harris of
Ozark. officiating was the Rev. Roscoe Harding. Lewis H. Roher, 32, was questioned
Saturday by the Ottawa County sheriff’s department in Oklahoma in connection with the
shooting. Mrs. Roher died in Miami, Oklahoma, Baptist Hospital at 1:20 a.m. Friday of a
.22 caliber bullet wound above her left eye. Investigating officers said the shooting
occurred in the Roher was quoted by the police as saying the shooting was accidental.
Mrs. Roher was born May 30, 1939 in Crane and had lived in Hickersville since 1944.
She is survived by her husband; three sons, Lewis Harvey, Jr.; Earnest Leo and Gary
Neal, all of the home; her father, Joe Carsten, Highlandville; her mother, Mrs. Ruth
Gebhart, Quapaw, Okla; a brother, Billy Gebhart, Liberty; two step-sisters, Mrs. Lucille
Januse, state of California and Mrs. Louise Smith, Salt Lake City; and a step-brother,
John Gebhart, Rockford, Ill.
Rohlman, Donnie Lee 23 Oct 1944 - 17 Sep 2004 SN-L 20 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Otto & Clara (Jones) Rohlman; married 11 Apr 1954 Mary Pilkerton ]
Donnie Lee Rohlman, 59, Monett, formerly of Republic, died at 11:55 p.m.
Friday, September 17, 2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born October 23,
1944, in Aurora, Mo., to Otto and Clara (Jones) Rohlman. Donnie was united in marriage
to Mary Pilkerton April 11, 1964. They had lived in Republic five years before Mary
passed away October 24, 2002. Donnie moved to Monett in January 2004. Donnie
enjoyed raising cattle, but most of all, he enjoyed participating in and attending tractor
pulls. His parents and a brother, Harold, preceded him in death. He is survived by a
daughter, Donna Stevens and husband, Mark, Nixa; a son, Mark Rohlman, Purdy; three
grandchildren, Kristy and Zachary Stevens, Nixa, and Travis Rohlman, Fair Grove; a
brother, Darrell Rohlman and wife, Janet, Billings; and nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004, in Meadors Funeral
Homes, Republic, with Rev. Bill Springer officiating. Burial will follow in Wade Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Rohlman, Ethel (Blades) 12 Apr 1904 - May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11

[Note: Daughter of Thomas B. & Ellen E. Blades]
Mrs. Ethel Rohlman, 71, Route 2, Billings, died Monday evening at her home of
natural causes. She is survived by a one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Mostly, Clever; three
sons, Dale and Jim, both of Marionville and Gene of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Eva White,
Whittier, Calif. and Mrs. Lillie Keatts, Republic; two brothers, Floyd and Earl Blades,
both of Route 2, Billings; and 16 grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in
Wade chapel Church near Republic with the Rev. Roy Wade officiating. Burial was in
the church cemetery under direction of Meadors of Republic.
Rohlman, Warnie 6 Jan 1911 - 2 Dec 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: married Cleota]
Warnie Rohlman, 77, of Willard, died in his home Dec. 2 following a long illness.
Services for Mr. Rohlman were held Dec. 5 in the Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash
Grove, with the Revs. Bill Bergen and Tom Gripka officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery, near Willard. Mr. Rohlman was a native of Billings, residing in the Willard
and Ash Grove areas since 1952. He was a veteran of World War II, and was a retired
farmer. He was a member of the Center Baptist Church, near Ash Grove. Surviving are
his wife, Cleota; a son, John Rohlman, Willard; a daughter, Judy Davidson, Reston,
Virginia; a brother, Ed, Billings; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Memorial
contributions may be given to the American Arthritis Association or the Center Baptist
Church.
Rohr, Luva L. (White) 7 Nov 1901 – 31 Dec 1994 CCH-N 18 Jan 1995
Luva L. Rohr, 85, Nixa, died at 10:38 a.m. Saturday, December 31, 1994 in Nixa
Park Care Center, following a long following a long illness. Mrs. Rohr, a homemaker,
was born November 7, 1901 in Highlandville, daughter of James Willis and Betty Martin
White. She was united in marriage to John A. Rohr, who preceded her in death in 1982.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa. She is survived by a sister, Helen
Hedgpeth, Nixa, arid several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be at 11:00,
Wed., January 4th, 1995, in Highlandville Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Eakins
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Nixa. No visitation is planned.
Roitz, Brandon Wayne (Harvill) 11 Mar 2003 - 18 Aug 2004 SN-L 21 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Thomas Roitz & Sherry Harvill ]
3/11/03 - 8/18/04 Brandon was 17 months old when he entered the Gates of
Heaven where he was met by his Great-Grandma Billie and many other loved ones who
preceded him in death. Brandon was born March 11, 2003, in Springfield, Mo., to Sherry
Lynn Harvill and Thomas Joseph Roitz. He died on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at St.
Louis Children's Hospital, following surgery. He will be missed every day as he was a
very special, happy baby and loved by all of his family and everyone whose lives he
touched. Survivors include his mother, Sherry Harvill of Ozark; father Thomas Roitz of
Harrison, Ark.; grandparents, Vicky Ann and Loyd Wayne Harvill, of Ozark, Sherry
Melton and Joel DePew, of Springfield; great-grandparents, Loyd and Judith Harvill, of
Ozark, Marge Melton, of Harrison, Ark., and Barbara and Ed Comstock, of California;
aunts Amy Harvill, Jennifer Melton and Kacie Melton; Sherry's companion, Clifford

Scroggins; and many other family and friends who loved him. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. today, Aug. 21, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, with Pastor John Hyde
officiating. Burial will be at Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations
can be made at any Union Planter's Bank to the Memorial Fund for Brandon Harvill
Roitz.
AND
Roitz, Brandon Wayne 11 Mar 2003 - 18 Mar 2003
CCH-N 25 Aug 2004
Brandon Wayne Roitz, 17 month old son of Sherry Lynn Harvill and Thomas
Joseph Roitz, died on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 in St. Louis Children's Hospital. He
was born March 11, 2003 in Springfield. Brandon was very special and loved by all of his
family. He will be missed every day. Survivors include: His mother, Sherry Harvill,
Ozark; his father, Thomas Roitz, Harrison, Arkansas, Grandparents, Vicky Ann and Loyd
Wayne Harvill, Ozark, Sherry Melton and Joel DePew, both of Springfield; greatgrandparents, Loyd and Judith Harville, Ozark, Marge Melton, Harrison, Arkansas, and
Barbara and Ed Comstock, California; aunts and uncles, Amy Harvill, Jennifer Melton,
and Kaci Melton; and Sherry's companion, Clifford Scroggins.aFuneral services were at
2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor John Hyde
officiating. Burial followed in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
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2004
Roller, Edna A. (Lewis) 7 Aug 1909 - 4 May 2003 CCH-N 14 May 2003
[Note: daughter of Thomas & Julia Lewis; married 22 Dec 1934 Loial Roller]
Edna A. Roller, 93, Rogersville passed away at 12:21 a.m. May 4, 2003 at James
River Center of Springfield. She was born Aug. 7, 1909 in Rupert, Idaho to Thomas and
Julia Lewis. Roller was a graduate of Tarkio High School. She attended Elm Grove
Methodist Church for many years. She was married to Loial Roller on Dec. 22, 1934, and
he preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 1980. Also preceding her in death were two infant
sons, three brothers, Malcolm Lewis, Harmon Lewis, and Martin Lewis; and three sisters,
Maude Henson, Phoebe Phillips and Lola Van Horn. Survivors include two daughters,
Anna Mae and Jerry David, Sparta and Sue and Joe Tegarden, Springfield, one son, Allen
and Kathy Roller, Bruner; six grandchildren, David and Lori Tegarden, Julie (Tegarden)
and Steve Boyce, Pam (Davis) and Brad Moncado, Dianne (Davis) and Mark Muldoon,
Angela (Roller) and Randall Ewing and Aimee (Roller) and Scott Richardson; eight great
grandchildren, Jordan and Kelsey Boyce, Amber, Lindy and Josh Moncado, Kati and
Emilee Ewing and Bailee Richardson. Services were at 10 a.m. May 6 at the Preston
Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville with burial in the Roller Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to the c/o the funeral home or to the Christian County Library.
Roller, Emogene (Anderson) 30 Sep 1915 - 24 May 1999 CCH-N 2 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of Ross & Minnie Anderson; married 29 Sep 1934 James A. “Jamie”
Roller 10 Aug 1910 - 10 Feb 1990]
Emogene Roller, age 83, of Sparta, died Monday, May 24, 1999 in her home. She
was born September 30, 1915 in Dalton, Nebraska and was the daughter of Ross and
Minnie Anderson. Emogene was united in marriage on September 29, 1934 to Jamie
Roller, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were: a son, Ival; a
daughter, Sandra Jean; a brother Clifford Anderson; two sisters Lucille Inmon and

Margaret Bill Baker; and a grandson John. Emogene was a homemaker and a member of
the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include: three sons, Don and his wife Barbara,
Wesley and his wife Violet, and Dale and his wife Cathy; a daughter-in-law, Juanita
Roller, all of Sparta; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great-grandchildren; five greatgreat-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Friday, May 28,
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Roller
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairhaven Children's Home.
Roller, Ernest William 26 Jun 1896 - 9 Aug 1948 CCR 19 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Robert L. & Jeannette B. “Nettie” (Smith) Roller; married 3 Feb 1916
Tima 14 Oct 1894 - 25 Mar 1972]
Ernest William Roller was born on a farm near Rogersville on June 26, 1896 and
passed away August 9, 1948. His father preceded him in death on January 21, 1938.
Survivors include his wife, Tina; his mother, Mrs. Robert Roller; two daughters, Mrs.
Clella Patterson of near Rogersville, and Mrs. Josephine Ruthford of Gardena, Calif.;
three brothers, Ellison and Homer Roller of Rogersville and Arthur Roller of Platte City,
Mo.; five sisters, Mrs. Ester Serek and Mrs. Eva Litherland of Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. Jessie
Horton of Rogersville, Mrs. Effie Baker of Kansas City, Kans., and Mrs. Imogene Austin
of Springfield; ten grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted last Thursday afternoon in the Spring Hill church with burial in
the church cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Roller, George W. 5 Dec 1905 - 28 Aug 1974 OH 5 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: Son of John Wesley & Mary H. (Forgey) Roller; married 27 Jan 1928 Mabel A.
Bledsoe 14 Apr 1908 - 1 Oct 2001]
OZARK - Funeral services for George W. Roller, 68, a lifelong resident of Sparta,
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray and Tom Smith
officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Roller
died about 7 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness.
Surviving are his wife, Mable; a son, Bob of Sparta; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Steele, Fort
Scott, Kan.; a brother, Jamie of Sparta; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne
Bray and Tom Smith officiating. Burial will be in Roller Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Roller, Ival W. "Skeeter" 10 Feb 1938 - 23 Jan 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
[Note: married Juanita Goins]
Ival W. "Skeeter" Roller, 51, Sparta, died Jan. 23, 1990, at Springfield General
Hospital. Born Feb. 10, 1938, to Jamie and Emogene Roller near Sparta, he lived most of
his life near Sparta except when he served with the United States Air Force for 20 years.
He was a past master of Sparta Lodge 296, a charter member of Sparta Chapter 326 of the
Order of the Eastern Star, a member of the Scottish Rite, Joplin, and a member of the
Abu Ben Adhem Shrine in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Goins, a
daughter, April, of Frezno, Calif; three sons, Anthony and Harvey, both of Sparta, and
Tim, of Bruner; parents, Jamie and Emogene Roller; three brothers, Don, Wes and Dale,
all of Sparta; and six grandchildren. Services were held Jan. 26 in Harris Colonial Chapel

with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Memorials can be made to the
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Roller, James A. “Jamie” 10 Aug 1910 - 10 Feb 1990
“Jamie” Roller, 79, Sparta, passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, in his home. Born
Aug. 10, 1910, near Sparta, he was the son of John Wesley and Mary Forgey Roller. A
lifetime resident of the Sparta community, he was a retired farmer and school bus driver.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Jean, and a son, Ival W. Roller. He is
survived by his wife of 55 years, Emogene, of the home; three sons and four daughtersin-law, Donald and Barbara Roller, Wesley and Violet Roller, Dale and Cathy Roller and
Juanita Roller, all of Sparta; a sister-in-law, Mabel Roller, Sparta; 13 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray and John Chaffin
officiating. Burial will be in Roller Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
today in the funeral home. (Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 13 February 1990)
Roller, John L.
1957 - 19 Mar 1961 CCR 23 Mar 1961 p1
Boy, 3, Killed in Auto Crash
A three car accident at 9:30 Saturday morning, March 19 at State Line and 95th in
Kansas City, took the life of a three-year old Muncie, Kan. boy and injured four member
of his family. John Roller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Roller, 433 S. 79th, died of internal
injuries at the University of Kansas Medical Center about three and a half hours after the
accident. The body of the boy was taken to Newcomer’s Funeral Home in Kansas City,
Mo. Services and burial was in Clever, Other members of the Roller family injured were
Mrs. Barbara June Roller, 30, who was driving. James 12, Donna June 11 and Kenneth 7.
Their injures included arm and leg fractures, facial lacerations, and Mrs. Roller also had a
fractured pelvis. All were listed in fair condition Saturday night at the Medical Center.
Kansas City police said the accident occurred when a car driven by Vernon Boschen, 32
of Kansas City collided at the intersection with a car driven north on State Line by
William G. Scanlon, 39, also of Kansas City. Scanlon’s car carrooned out of control and
crashed into the Roller car which was southbound on State Line.
AND
Roller, John
1957 - 19 Mar 1961 CCR 25 May 1961 p1
Huge Damage Suit Involves Ex-Countians
Rollers Seek $220,000 from Federal Court
A total of $220,000 in damages is sought in a suit brought in federal district court
in Kansas City by former Christian County residents. Donald Roller, 32, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jamie Roller of Sparta and his wife, Barbara, 30, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Harrison, formerly of Sparta, are plaintiffs in the suit, and defendants are the National
Life and Insurance Company of Nashville and two individuals, Vernon Bouchen and
William Glen Scanlon, both of Kansas City. The suit if an outgrowth of a three-car
automobile accident last March 11 on State Line road,, marking the dividing line between
Missouri and Kansas in Kansas City. In this accident, in which apparently the Roller
automobile was the innocent bystander, one three-year-old son, John, of the Rollers was
killed and the other occupants of the car injured. Plaintiffs petition, filed by attorneys Bill
Davenport of Ozark and J. A. Applequist of Mt. Vernon, allege that the defendants

Boschen, who was acting as agent of National Life and Scanlon, caused the accident by
“gross negligence”. At the time, Donald Roller was on a visit to his parents in Sparta.
His wife was driving their 1952Chevrolet south on State Line road toward their home in
Suburban Muncie, Kansas. With her were their four children, James 12, Donna Jean, 11,
Kenneth 7 and John, 3. Mrs. Roller was 32 paces short of Bannister Street intersection,
the petition states, when Boschen, coming from the west in a Volkswagen, slowed down
for the intersection, then speeded on through. Coming from the south on State Line road
at high speed was Scanlon’s 1954 Packard. The colkswagen hit the Packard broadside.
The Packard then careened toward the northeast, then back northwest and rammed the
Roller Chevrolet, “smashing it into the ground and onto the adjacent shoulder and lawn.”
The petition asks $25,000 in damages for the child’s wrongful death; $100,000 actual and
$50,000 punitive damages for Mrs. Roller’s severe injuries; $14,0955 for injuries to and
loss of services of the older children and Donald asks $20,000 for the medical and
nursing expenses incurred and loss of wife’s services and consortium. “The entire family
remaining is now living at their home under hospital conditions,” the attorneys say,
“There are four hospital beds set up in their living and dining rooms, and Mr. Roller has
employed a full-time housekeeper.” Judge R. Jasper Smith, formerly of Springfield, has
been assigned to hear the case.
Roller, John Wesley 30 May 1960 - 9 Oct 2000 CCH-N 18 Oct 2000
John Wesley Roller, age 40, Sparta, passed away Monday, October 9, 2000. He
was born May 30, 1960 in Springfield, MO, the son of Wesley and Violet (McHaffie)
Roller. He worked as a dairyman and rancher with his father. He was a member of the
Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include: his parents, Wesley and Violet Roller, Sparta;
two sons and a daughter, Jeremiah, Justin, and Jo Anna Roller, and their mother, Diana
Roller, Preston, MO; a daughter, Lindsey Roller, Branson, MO; a special friend, Lori
Bilyeu, Branson, MO; a special friend, Melissa Martin; a brother, Randall "Bruce" Roller
and wife Mary, Sparta; a sister, Shanna Thompson and husband Rick, Kansas City, MO;
a granddaughter, Kelsey Roller, Hermitage, MO; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services were Thursday, October 12, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fairhaven Children's Home, in care of Adams Funeral
Home, 504 W Walnut, Ozark, MO . 65721.
Roller, Mabel A. (Bledsoe) 14 Apr 1908 - 1 Oct 2001
Mabel A. Roller, 93, Farlington, Kan., formerly of Sparta, Mo., died at 5:15 p.m.
Monday, October 1, 2001, in her daughter’s home. Mrs. Roller was born April 14, 1908
in Sparta, the daughter of Charles F. and Nellie Loveland Bledsoe. Mrs. Roller was a
homemaker and a retired clerk of the J.J. Newberry’s Store in Springfield, where she
worked for 20 years. She was raised in Sparta and attended Sparta Schools. She lived
most of her life in Sparta, prior to moving to rural Farlington to be near her daughter. She
married George Roller on January 27, 1928 in Sparta. Mr. Roller preceded her in death
on August 28, 1974. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Sparta. She was
preceded in death by a brother, Frank Bledsoe. Survivors include one daughter, Betty
Steele of rural Farlington, Kan.; one son, B.J. “Bob” Roller of Sparta; two sisters, Elsie
Miller of Billings, Mont. And Edith Bloomer of Sparta, Mo.; eight grandchildren; twenty-

four great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2001, in the Church of Christ,
Sparta, with Greeley Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will be in Roller Cemetery,
Rogersville. Friends may call from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday in the church. Memorials
may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home or the Sparta Church of Christ.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bedene Funeral Home, Arma, Kan. Springfield
News-Leader, Mary. 3, 2001.
Roller, Ottie R. 1885 - 17 May 1964
CCR 21 May 1964 p6
Ottie R. Roller, 78, of Route 2, Fordland, died at his home at 8 p.m. Sunday after
a long illness, Survivors are his wife, Annie; one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Forgey, Ozark;
four step-daughters, Mrs. Goldie Kolb, Fordland, Mrs. Lela Snelson, Seymour, Mrs.
Sylvia Whittaker, Rogersville and Mrs. Bonnie Saunders, College Place, Wash.; one
brothers, Edsel, state of Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Jones, state of Iowa, and Mrs. Ethel
Fleetwood, Pleasant Hope; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the West Finley Church with the Rev. Charley Russell officiating. Burial
was in West Finley Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell.
Roller, Tima M. (Horton) 14 Oct 1894 - 25 Mar 1972 CCR 30 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Isaac N. & Eliza A. (Stilliens) Horton; married Ernest Roller 26 June
1895 - 9 Aug 1948]
Mrs. Tima M. Roller, 77, Springfield, died at noon Saturday, just after boarding a
plane in San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Roller, who had been visiting relatives in California
since December 16, suffered an apparent heart attack on the plane. She was a native of
Christian County and had moved to Springfield in 1954. Mrs. Roller was a member of the
Dale Street Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Clella Patterson,
Springfield and Mrs. Josephine Rutherford, Sacramento, Calif.; two brothers, Sherman
Horton, Paramount, Calif. and Chesley Horton, Long Beach, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs.
Cora roller, Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Elsie Sartin, Hollydale, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren
and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Spring Hill
Baptist Church with the Rev. Alfred W. Grant officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Rollings, Donna K. (Riley) Shaffer 12 Jun 1935 - 25 Oct 2006 SN-L 5 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Louis L. & Penelope Westeria (Maples) Riley; married Charles
Martin Shaffer; married 1988 Lewis Rollings 17 Apr 1923 - 28 Feb 2004]
Donna K. Shaffer Rollings, 71, passed away in her home on October 25, 2006.
She was born in Ozark, Missouri, on June 12, 1935. her life experiences have led her to
live between the states of Missouri and Arizona and she has touched many lives in the
process. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Charles Martin Shaffer and
Lewis Rollings. She is survived by her children, Vickie Lee and husband David; and
Charles "Marty" Shaffer and wife Sandra; two stepchildren, John Rollings and wife
Lynn, and Katherine Rollings; five grandchildren, two step grandchildren and seven
great-grandchildren; and one sister, Sandra Rush and husband John and family.
Memories of a sweet grandma will never be forgotten. A graveside services was held on

Sunday, October 29, 2006, at 1 p.m. Services entrusted to Greenwood Memory Lawn
Mortuary.
Rollings, John William 1875 - 27 May 1957
CCR 6 Jun 1957 p1
Funeral services for John William Rollings, 81, a well-known Spokane resident
who died May 27 at Burge Hospital, Springfield were held Wednesday, May 29 in the
Spokane High School auditorium with Rev, Reg Mapes officiating, Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of St.
Charles County, Mo., Mr. Rollings was a longtime resident of Spokane. He served 17
years as member of the board of education and was president when the present high
school building was constructed. He was a member of the Spokane Baptist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sarah Rollings, nine sons, John, Jake, Robert and Burl,
all of St. Louis, William of Reedly, Calif, Edward of San Antonio, Tex., Chief
Quartermaster Neil Rollings of Shreveport, La, LeMond of Spokane and Chief Machinist
Mate Lewis Rollings of Middletown, R. I.; three daughters, Mrs. Cora Saltzman of Little
Rock, Ark; Mrs. Rose Botolfson of Detroit, Mich and Lt. Bertha Rollings with the United
States Navy stationed on Formosa, 18 grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Palmer of
Kirkwood, Mo
Rollings, Lewis, Master Chief, Rtd. 17 Apr 1923 - 28 Feb 2004 SN-L 1 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of John & Sarah Rollings; married Dec 1945 Virginia Louise Bilyeu who d
Jun 1986; married 1988 Donna K. (Riley) Shaffer 12 Jun 1935 - 25 Oct 2006]
Retired Master Chief Lewis Rollings died in his home in Springfield, Mo., on
February 28, 2004. Rollings was born in Taney County on April 17, 1923, to John and
Sarah Rollings. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and three sisters. In March
1941 Lewis entered the Navy and served continuously for four years on sea duty during
World War II, beginning on the battleship New Mexico, with the friendly occupation of
Iceland in July 1941. Master Chief Rollings transferred to the Navy oiler Escalante in
January 1943 and continued sea service in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets until after
the occupation of Iwo Jima in Feb. 1945. He remained on active duty until after World
War II and the Korean War, retiring from the Navy in April 1964. Rollings was
employed by the United States Department of Justice from 1965 to 1985, retiring as
Chief of Utilities in the United States Medical Center in Springfield. He was a life
member of the Fleet Reserve Association, a 24-gallon donor to the Red Cross Blood
program, and a 42 year member of First Baptist Church, Springfield. In December 1945,
Lewis married Virginia Louise Bilyeu, and she preceded him in death in June 1986. They
are survived by a son, Dr. John W. Rollings and his wife, Lynn, of Salem, Ore.; a
daughter, Katherine Ann Rollings, of Columbia, Mo.; and two granddaughters, Jennifer
and Elizabeth Rollings. In 1988 Lewis married Donna (Riley) Shaffer, who survives.
Surviving members of the extended family include a stepson Marty Shaffer and his wife,
Sandra, of Las Vegas, Nev.; a step-daughter, Vickie Lee and husband, David, of Phoenix,
Ariz.; five step-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Dr. Edgar
Burks officiating. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. No formal visitation is planned.
Friends may call after noon today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the United Way of the Ozarks.

Rollings, Sarah Elizabeth 1882 - 21 Jul 1957
CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Sarah Elizabeth Rollings, 75, widow of John W. Rollings of
Spokane, who died Sunday, July 21, in a St. Louis hospital, were held Thursday, July 25
at 2:00 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial
was in the Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs.
Rollings had been a resident of the Spokane community most of her life and was a
member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Survivors include nine sons, John, Jake. Robert
and Burl, all of St. Louis; William of Reedly, Calif; Edward of San Antonio, Tex, CQM
Neil of Shreveport, La., Lemond of Spokane and CMM Lewis of Middletown, R. I.; three
daughters, Mrs. Cora Saltsman of Little Rock, Ark, Mrs. Rose Botolfson of Detroit,
Mich., and Lt. Bertha “Betty” Rollings of Taipei, Taiwan and 18 grandchildren.
Rollings, Shirley Rae (Pinkley) 24 Jan 1924 - 1 Jan 1992 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Ray Franklin & Max Pinkley; married Apr 1946 Leamond E.
Rollings]
Shirley Rae Rollings, 67, Spokane, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 1, 1992 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 24, 1924 in Coffeyville,
Kan. and grew up in Blue Eye. She had resided in the Spokane area for many years. In
April of 1946 she married Leamond Rollings. She managed the dining room at Fisher's
Steak House for several years and was a school bus driver in Spokane before her illness.
She was a member of Spokane Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school for a
number of years. Survivors include her husband, Leamond E. Rollngs; her mother, Max
Pinkley, Blue Eye; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sue and Jack Brashears, Kansas City,
and Gayle and Buddy Bilyeu, Spokane; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ray K. and Pam
Rollings, Lewis D. and Margie Rollings, all of Spokane, and Rick L. and Sue Rollings,
Galena; two sisters, Jean Goff, Branson, and Loretta Johnson, Blue Eye; a nephew, who
spent much time in the home, Jim Rollings, St. Louis; nine grandchildren, Theresa and
Cheri Brashears, Bill and Brady Bilyeu, and Keith, Shelli, Terri, Jeff and Rick Rollings;
and nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Ray
Franklin Pinkley, and a brother, Gerald Franklin Pinkley. Services were held Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery.
Rollins, Eula Mae (Lee) 22 Sep 1924 - 28 Sep 2005 SN-L 30 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Albert Lee and Mary (Shipman) Lee; married John Rollins]
Eula Mae Rollins was born on September 22, 1924, in Hopedale, Missouri, the
daughter of Albert Lee and Mary (Shipman) Lee and died on September 28, 2005, after a
year's illness with cancer. She was married to John Rollins, who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Rollins worked for many years at the Kitty Clover Potato Chips Company in
Springfield and retired from Consumer's Market bakery department in 1989. She also
served as a volunteer worker at the Cox North gift shop until her illness. Mrs. Rollins was
also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Clell Lee; and two sisters, Jean Lee
and Louise Willoughby. She is survived by a sister, Opal Sharp of Springfield; many
nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. She was loved by all who knew her and will
be greatly missed. Visitation will be held today, September 30, 2005, at Greenlawn

Funeral Home North from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Graveside services and burial will be held at 10
a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2005, at Greenlawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to the
American Cancer Society. Our heartfelt thanks go to all the nurses and aides at Cox
Walnut Lawn Extended Care facility for their excellent care of our sister and aunt.
"Always will we mourn your loss, until the day we come across to forever be with you."
Rollins, George Marvin 25 Oct 1913 - 24 Jun 2004
SN-L 26 Jun 2004
Mr. George Marvin Rollins, 91, Bruner, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2004, in
his home. Graveside services, under the direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield,
will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta. Visitation will be
from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 26, 2004.
Rollins, Mildred (Anderson) Long 21 Dec 1910 - 16 May 2004 SN-L 18 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Ora & Laura (Walters) Anderson; married 1 Mar 1931 Paul Long
who d 1955; married Eugene Rollins who d 1989]
Mildred Anderson Long Rollins was born at Laquey, Mo. on Dec. 21, 1910, to
Ora and Laura (Walters) Anderson. She passed away on May 16, 2004, at The Baptist
Home in Ozark, Mo. at 93 years of age. On March 1, 1931, she was married to Paul
Long. To this union one daughter, Reba Ann, was born. Paul passed away in 1966 and
she later married Eugene Rollins who preceded her in death in 1989. Mildred was a
member of First Baptist Church of Dixon, Mo. for many years, where she was a church
clerk and Sunday School teacher. She was presently a member of University Heights
Baptist Church in Springfield. She was actively involved in the senior citizen programs in
Pulaski County, serving as chairperson for the Older Adults Transportation (OATS)
Program from 1974 to 1991. She also served on the Steering Committee for Planning the
Senior Citizens Center in Dixon and served as secretary to the Senior Citizens Site
Council for about 17 years. She leaves her daughter, Reba Ann Parker; two grandsons,
David Parker, Harrogate, England, and Cary Parker and his wife, Jeannie of Spirit Lake,
Iowa; one granddaughter, Kristi Van Doren and her husband, Michael, of Springfield;
five great-grandsons, Matthew, Brandon and Andrew Parker, and Paul and John Van
Doren; one stepson, Jack Rollins and wife Lue Retta, Springville, Tenn.; one step
grandson, Kevin Rollins and wife Diana of Rolla, Mo.; and two step great-grandsons,
Coleman and Shelby. Also surviving are one brother, Earl Anderson, Williamsburg,
Kan.; two sisters, Marjorie Bandy, Nixa, Mo., and Norma Lea Mihalevich, Crocker, Mo.;
and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother,
two sisters and her husbands. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, at
University Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Michael Olmsted conducting the service.
Burial will be at 4 p.m. in the Dixon Cemetery, Dixon, Mo. Arrangements are under the
direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home, Springfield, Mo. If
desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Home, Ozark, Mo., or the
charity of choice.
Roman, Alfred 20 Mar 1907 - 6 May 2004 in Nixa CCH-N 19 May 2004 no obit - notice
only
Romero, Marjorie Jeanne (Reeder) 13 Nov 1926 - 22 Nov 2006 SN-L 24 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Margurite (Buford) Reeder]

Marjorie Jeanne Romero, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, November
22, 2006, in Christian Health Care Center, Nixa. She was born November 13, 1926, in
Independence, Mo., the daughter of Jess and Margurite Buford Reeder. Mrs. Romero had
resided in Nixa the past 10 years. She had retired after 30 years of service with the U.S.
Forest Service as an Administrative Assistant in San Dimas, Calif. Mrs. Romero was an
active member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. She was preceded in death by her
parents. She is survived by her aunt, Helen Myers, Grandview, Mo., and several cousins.
Her church family will miss her famous and joyful smile. A memorial service will be
held at 1 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial will be in Independence, Mo., at a later date. Memorial donations may
be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N.
Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO, 65714.
Ronchetto, Wanda (Stanek) 1 Aug 1915 – 1 Jan 2000 CCH-N 12 Jan 2000
Wanda Ronchetto, age 84, of Nixa, formerly of Branson, passed away Saturday,
January 1, 2000 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born August
1, 1915, Thurber, Texas and was the daughter of Jon and Rosalie Stanek. She and her
husband, Toney Ronchetto moved to Branson in 1950. Together they owned and operated
the Wagon Wheel. She as active in the Parish Ladies Group at Our Lady of the Lake
Catholic Church, and was a member of Rolling Hills Auxiliary in Branson. Her husband
preceded her in death in 1978. She was also preceded in death by her parents, a son John
Ronchetto, a sister, Martha Mendenhall and a brother, Augustine Stanek. Mrs. Ronchetto
had lived in Nixa for six years. Survivors include: a daughter, Marilyn Bolin and her
husband Dorrell, Nixa; a daughter-in-law, Patti Ronchetto, Minneapolis, Minnesota; six
grandchildren, Stephen Ronchetto and his wife Peggy, and Greg Ronchetto, all of
Minneapolis, Vanda Hires and her husband Jack, Michael Bolin, Tony Bolin and his wife
Arelene, and Lucy Swope and her husband Jary all of the Nixa area; six greatgrandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; a brother, Stanley Stanek and his wife
Ramah, Novinger, Missouri; and four sisters-in-law, Mary Roberts, Springfield, Helen
Guerino and her husband, Premo, San Leandro, California; Katie Kellet, Harrison,
Arkansas, and Flo Stanek, Napierville, Illinois. A Funeral Mass was Thursday in Our
Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, Branson with Father John Brath and Father Phillip
Bucher officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery. A wake service was
held Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Father Paul McLoughlin
officiating.
Ronning, Marvin H. 30 Nov 1907 - 3 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
[Note: married Ada R.]
Services for Marvin H. Ronning, 71, Billings, were held Monday in Meadors
Chapel with the Rev. Carl Hille officiating. Masonic rites were conducted at the funeral
home by Russell Wilcox. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Mr. Ronning died Aug. 8 in
the Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark, after a long illness. He was retired
millwright and a member of Carpenters Local 978, Springfield. He formerly operated a
welding shop in Billings. He was a member of Crane Masonic Lodge and a U. S. Army
veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Ada; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon

Gonzaga and Mrs. Shirley Caboon, both California state; 11 grandchildren and several
great grandchildren.
Rook, Alvin V. 29 Sep 1910 - 16 Oct 1975 OH 23 Oct 1975 p8
[Note: married Sula]
Alvin V. Rook, 65, Pleasant Hope, died at 4 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital
after a long illness. A member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Rook was retired from Kraft
Food as a supervisor. Survivors include his wife. Sula; three daughters, Mrs. Janet
Essary, Rogersville, Mrs. Patricia McCroskey, Pleasant Hope and Mrs. Barbara Durbin,
Ozark; a brother, Wayne of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Opal McCoy, Springfield and nine
grandchildren and one great grandchild, Klingner announced arrangements.
Rook, Sherry 28 Sep 1943 - 26 Feb 2004 CCH-N 1 Mar 2004 & SN-L 29 Feb 2004
[Note: married Bob Rook]
Sherry Rook, 60, Ozark, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004. She was born Sept. 28,
1943, and graduated from Sedalia High School. Rook owned and operated Plaza South
Video, where she made many friends. She was loved by many kids that she would
"mother". She could not turn an animal away; and enjoyed all of her pets. Survivors
include her husband, Bob; two children, Christie Spragg and husband Dan, Chicago, Ill.,
and Bryan Rook, Springfield; and the pride of her life, her three year old grandson,
Barrett Spragg. A visitation for Rook was held from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 1 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Rooney, James Edward
30 Dec 1961 - 16 Feb 2002
James Edward Rooney, 40, Spokane, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2002,
in his home. He was born December 30, 1961, in San Bernardino, Calif. Jim had been
working as a carpet installer for RMS Carpet. His father, Boniface Christopher Rooney
preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Diane (Smith) Rooney; a brother,
Tom Rooney, Los Angeles, Calif.; grandparents, Al and Ruth Smith, Highlandville; an
uncle and aunt, Bob and Charis Smith, Highlandville; and cousins, Mitch, Kim, Kerie,
Tracy, and Dana. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate and Rev. Cecil Todd
officiating. Springfield News-Leader, February 19, 2002.
Roop, Charles R.
25 Dec 1912 - 13 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
Charles P. Roop, 78, Billings, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 1991 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after a brief illness. He was a native of Republic and
had lived in the Billings area most of his life. He was a retired construction contractor
and had been an active member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, Springfield, where he
was a former member of the Vestry. He also was an active volunteer in youth and church
school programs and was a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrews. He is survived
by his wife, Frances Barbee Roop; a son, John C. Roop, Billings; a daughter, Diane F.
Collision, Marshfield; four grandchildren, Angie and Chris Roop, Billings, and Cindy
Bacon, Springfield, and Bill Collinson, Joplin; and a great grandchild, Katie Bacon.
Graveside services were held Monday in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, with the

Rev. Canon Carl E. Wilke, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Salvation
Army, P. O. Box 9685, Springfield, MO 65801 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Roper, A. D. 1876 - 24 Jul 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
A.D. Roper, 74, of Springfield, founder of the A.D. Roper Stores, died Monday
morning in Burge Hospital. The A.D. Roper store in Ozark is one of the five he founded
in south-central Missouri towns. Manager of the store here is Dan Fulbright. Funeral
services were held Wednesday afternoon, and burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. The
store was closed Wednesday for the day.
Roper, Charles A. 26 Aug 1896 - 3 Mar 1975 OH 6 Mar 1975 p9
[Note: Son of George & Lucy (Alexander) Roper; married Gertrude H. Hunter 20 Jan
1898 - 11 Feb 1988]
OZARK - Charles A. Roper, 78, a resident of Ozark for most of his life, died at
10:50 p.m. Monday at his home after a three-year illness. A merchant, Mr. Roper
originally owned a bakery in 1930. Later, he operated a grocery store and a locker plant.
He was a veteran of World War I and member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are his
wife, Gertrude H.; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Ann Ratcliff, Joplin and Mrs. Erma Springer,
Irondale, Ala.; six granddaughters and three great grandsons. Funeral services will be 2
p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial
will be in the Ozark Cemetery.
Roper, Cleta Marie (Auberry) 15 Nov 1932 - 10 Feb 1979 OH 15 Feb 1979 p8
Mrs. David (Cleta Marie) Roper, 46 of Springfield, died Feb. 10th on St. John’s
Regional Health Center after a three-month illness. A brother, Clifford Auberry of Ozark
is among those who survive. Services were held Thursday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel
with burial in the White Chapel Cemetery.
Roper, Ella (Farthing) 30 Dec 1881 - 16 Jan 1953 CCR 22 Jan 1953 p4
Mrs. Ella Roper, 71, wife of Dr. J. A. Roper, Ozark dentist, passed away Friday
morning in the Haguewood Hospital in Ozark. Mrs. Roper was born near McCracken,
Missouri, the later of the Late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Farthing, She was a life long
resident of the Sparta and Ozark communities. She had been in ill health for several
years. Mrs. Roper was a member of the Ozark Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she
is survived by one daughters, Mrs. Ford Haguewood of Ozark; two sons, Dr. Stanley
Roper of Ozark and J. Arthur Roper of Aurora; a brother, Dr. R. R. Farthing of Ozark;
two sisters, Mrs. Florence Stewart of Springfield and Mrs. Allie Miller of Rogersville and
six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral
Home chapel with Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Roper, Gertrude H. (Hunter) 20 Jan 1898 - 11 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of Charles F. & Ida Mae (Garrison) Hunter; married Charles A. Roper
26 Aug 1896 - 3 Mar 1975]
Gertrude Roper, 90, of Ozark, died at 11:55 a.m. Feb. 11 at St. John's Regional
Health Center. Services for Mrs. Roper were held Monday at the Ozark First Baptist
Church, with the Revs. Troy Rhoden and David Howard officiating. Burial was in Ozark

Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Born Jan. 20, 1898, in
Ozark, Mrs. Roper was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Hunter. A retired teacher,
Mrs. Roper had lived much of her life in her native community of Ozark. She taught
school both in Ozark and Springfield, and also for a time in Corvallis, Montana. For
many years, she and her husband, Charles, operated the Ozark Bakery, Ozark Grocery
Store and a local locker plant. Active in the First Baptist Church of Ozark, Mrs. Roper
had been a member of that church for more than 70 years. Mrs. Roper was preceded in
death by her husband, Charles, in 1975, and by a great-grandson, Jimmy Ingle, in 1984.
Her survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lois Ann Ratcliff, Joplin, and Mrs. Irma Bank,
Birmingham, Alabama; six granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Lois
Merriott, Escondido, California; one brother, Don Hunter, Lewistown, Montana; and a
host of friends.
Roper, James Arthur 18 Jun 1910 - 30 Jul 1964
CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James A. & Ella (Farthing) Roper]
Funeral services were Saturday for James Arthur Roper, 53, of 2410 Wallis
Smith, a veteran Ozarks teacher, who died at 7:15 a.m. Thursday at his home after
suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Roper taught in Ozarks schools more than 27
years. He taught at Central High School from 1937 to 1941 and from 1957 to 1960. After
teaching at Drury, he returned to Central and taught until 1962. Mr. Roper taught science
at Glendale High School last year. Formerly, he was principal of Aurora grade school.
Survivors are three children, Cathie and Phil, both of the home and Mrs. Art Marx, Jr.,
Route 9, Springfield; a brother, Sr. Stanley Roper, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Ford Haguewood,
Ozark; and three grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel in
Ozark with Dr. Charles E. Lunn officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Roper, James Arthur, Dr. 23 Aug 1882 - 22 Feb 1961
CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Son of George & Lucy (Alexander) Roper; married Ella Farthing]
Dr. J. Arthur Roper, 78, of Ozark died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital following an illness of several weeks. Dr. Roper was born at Rich Hill,
Mo. and moved to Sparta in 1907 where he practiced as a dentist for 17 years. He moved
to Ozark in 1924 and was in active practice here until two months ago. He was a member
of the Sparta Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at McCracken, with the Rev. Harold Hurst
officiating. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa.
Roper, Leroy A. 28 Jun 1885 - 28 May 1954
CCR 6 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for Leroy A. Roper, 68, who died May 28 at Haguewood
Hospital were held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 31, at the Mount Zion Baptist Church east
of Ozark with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in McCracken Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Early in his life, he came with his
parents to the Ozarks and lived most of his life in the Ozark community. He was a
member of the Ozark Christian Church having been converted many years ago. Survivors
include two brothers, Arthur and Charles, both of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Lola Farthing

of Sparta, Mrs. Anna Harris of Chadwick, and Mrs. Georgia Clark of Excelsior Springs;
several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
Roper, Maurine (Bingham) 1 Dec 1918 - 17 Sep 2002
Maurine Roper, age 93, passed away Tuesday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield. She was born December 1, 1918, near Ozark, the daughter of Frank
and Norma (Bray) Bingham. She was married to Dr. Stanley Roper who preceded her in
death in 1982. Mrs. Roper was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors
include two sons and their wives, David and Carole Roper, Joplin, and Mike and Ellen
Roper, Lafayettte, Colorado; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Matthew; and four greatgrand children. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
with burial following in Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung
Association. Springfield News-Leader, Sept 18, 2002.
Rosdahl, Ronald Leslie 29 Nov 1941 – 4 Jan 2000 CCH-N 19 Jan 2000
Ronald Leslie Rosdahl, 58, of Fordland passed away Tuesday January 4, 2000 at
12:41 p.m. in the Kaiser Foundation Hospital Woodland Hills Ca. Ronald was born
November 29, 1941 in Inglewood Ca. to Arthur and Edith Brown Rosdahl. He served in
the US Navy and had a bachelor degree from California. He was a manager at the
Wilshire Regent Cooperative in Los Angles Ca. for the last 15 years. Ronald was married
to Tana Montgomery, who survives of the home in Fordland. He is also survived by a son
Michael Rosdahl of Bakersfield Ca., three daughters Jeri Ford of Springfield, Sunni
Schofield of Fordland, and Katie Rosdahl of Fordland, two brothers Arthur Rosdahl of
Livermore Ca. and Ivan Rosdahl of St. Helens Or., three grandchildren Clint Rosdahl,
Jessica Teeter, and Austin Rosdahl, three nephews Mike, Tom and Keith and a niece
Cindy. He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece Connie. Graveside services
were held on Tuesday January 11, 2000 at the Fordland Cemetery, Fordland.
Rose, Charles Martin 28 Oct 1914 -1 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
BUFFALO - Services for Charles Martin Rose, Rt. 2, Buffalo, were at 2 p.m. in
the Montgomery Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Vincent Will officiating. A second
services and burial was Saturday in Raymond, Kan. Mr. Rose died at 5:05 a.m. Thursday
at his home after a long illness. A native of Raymond, Kan., he had lived in Buffalo about
6 1/2 years, where he owned and operated the Junction Grocery. He was a member of the
Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; two sons, Kenneth of Ozark and
Ronnie of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Blue, Eldridge, and two sisters, Mrs. Hilda
Smith, Raymond, Kan. and Mrs. Ellen McCoy, South Hutchinson, Kan.
Rose, Debra Jean "Debbie" (Parten) 30 Apr 1951 - 25 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
Debra Jean "Debbie" Rose, 45, Ozark went to be with our Lord at 12:10 p.m.
Tuesday, June 25, 1996 following a short illness. At the time of her death she was in her
home surrounded by family members. She was born to Vernon Estal and Imogene Parten
in Springfield April 30, 1951. She graduated from Glendale High School in 1969 and
attended SMSU. She was united in marriage to Ken Rose, Ozark, August 8, 1978. Debbie
was a member of Nixa Assembly of God church. She owned and operated Expressions

Hair and Nail Salon in Ozark. Debbie was a devoted wife and mother and touched many
lives with her smile and concern for them. Survivors include: Her husband, Ken; a son,
Kevin, of the home; a daughter, Michelle, Ozark; her mother, Imogene "Jeane" Garrison
Rogers, Branson; a sister, Kay Myers and her husband, Steve, McCracken Community; a
stepsister, Sharon Crismon and her husband, Dave, Branson; numerous nieces and
nephews; along with many caring relatives. Funeral services were Friday, June 28, 1996
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in
McCracken Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa Assemble of God
Church, Hospice of Southwest Missouri, or American Cancer Society.
Rose, Emma Jane 25 Sep 1870 - 8 Mar 1950 CCR 16 Mar 1950
[Note: married Edwin C. Rose 22 Jan 1866 - 9 Jan 1929]
Mrs. Emma J. Rose, 79, widow of a mail carrier at Ozark, Edwin C. Rose, died
Wednesday night in the home of a daughter, Mrs. W.J. Harris, Hayward, Calif. Four
other daughters survive: Mrs. Hoy Hunter of Springfield, Mrs. Edith Keltner of Seymour,
Mrs. Otey Bell of Madison, Kan., and Mrs. Sam West of Bakersfield, California. The
body was returned to Springfield and burial was in Ozark Cemetery Monday afternoon
under direction of Herman Lohmeyer of Springfield.
Rose, Nadine (Shipman) Wade Workman 6 Jun 1915 – 29 Jul 1992 NN-E 12 Aug
1992
Nadine Workman Rose, 77, Sparta, died early Wednesday, July 29, in Nixa Park
Care Center. She was born June 6, 1915, in Sparta, the daughter of John and Cora Lee
Shipman. She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ and owned and operated the
Chuck Wagon Restaurants in Ozark and Sparta. Survivors include three sons, John Wade
and his wife, Shirley, Sparta, Michael Workman, and his wife, Judy, Ozark, James
Workman, and his wife, Karen, Garrison: 13 grandchildren, Bobbi, Mark, Darin, Mike,
Nadra, Billy, Shane, Shannon, Diana, Janet, Chris, Rita and Chad; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Aug. 1, in Harris Colonial Chapel, with the
Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Rose, William W. "Bill" 8 Aug 1931 - 16 Sep 1988 OH 29 Sep 1988
[Note: married Zina; married Mary]
William W. “Bill” Rose, 57, of Oklahoma City, OK, formerly of Clever, died
Sept. 16 from injuries received in a trucking accident near Lexington, NE. Funeral
services with military rites for Mr. Rose were held Sept 21. He was escorted by the
Canadian County Sheriff and officers with the Oklahoma State Highway Patrol and
Yukon City Police force. Burial was in Yukon Cemetery. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church, Myrna, GA. Mr. Rose is survived by his wife, Mary; two daughters,
Connie Warsop of Stillwater, OK and Lisa Horn of El Reno, OK; three sons, Stephen,
Michael and Joe, all of Yukon, OK; one brother, Lloyd, of Pontiac, MI; a sister, Ruth
Wyatt, of Jackson, MI; six grandchildren, Nicole Warsop, Austin Horn, Dara Rose,
Garret, Todd and Eric Rose; many nieces and nephews; a host of friends; and the mother
of his beloved children Zina Rothove.
Rosebrough, Harry Robert, Jr.

24 Oct 1918 - 21 Oct 1991 OH 24 Oct 1991

Harry Robert Rosebrough, Jr., 72, Nixa, formerly of Springfield, died at 12:21
a.m. Monday, Oct. 21, 1991 in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Born Oct. 24,
1918 in Sarcoxi, he graduated from Bolivar High School in 1936. He was a member of
Temple Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Brown Rosebrough of the
home; two sons, Harry Robert Rosebrough III and his wife, Brenda, Minneapolis, Minn.,
and Donald Bruce Rosebrough and his wife Dayla, Willard; a daughter, Jane Main and
her husband, Timothy, Cedar Hill; a stepson, Jimmy D. Brown and his wife, Mary Ann,
Nixa; a stepdaughter, Mary Jane Graves, and her husband, Loral, Warrensburg; two
grandchildren, Rachelle and Matthew; four step grandchildren, Allen, Teresa, Lori Jane
and Angela; four step great grandchildren; a sister , Nira Roberts and her husband,
DeWayne, Bartlett, Tenn; and four nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held
Wednesday in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South with the Rev. Hal Bergen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made
to Nixa Senior Citizens Center, 404 South Main, Nixa, 65714.
Rosier, Nina 1882 - 25 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963
Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Rosier, 80, of Stockton, Mo., were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Cantlon Chapel at Stockton, with burial in Stockton Cemetery.
Mrs. Rosier died Feb. 25 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Joe Howard, near Ozark. Other
survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Floriene Michalski of Chicago, and Mrs. J. B. Mitchell
of Mt. Vernon; a sister, Mrs. Bernice Stewart of Coolidge, Ariz.; four grandchildren and
three great-grandchildren.
Ross, Elmer 15 Apr 1923 - 29 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
Services for Elmer Ross, 55. Horton, Kan., brother of Mrs. Verda Joehrs,
Rogersville, were held last Saturday in Horton, Mr. Ross died Aug. 29 in the Veterans
Hospital in Topeka.
Ross, Ollie M. (Garrett) 1898 - 10 Mar 1965 CCR 18 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married David A. Ross]
Mrs. Ollie Ross, 66, of 920 North Rogers, Springfield, died Wednesday morning
at 11:50 in Burge-Protestant Hospital. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. A
Christian County native, Mrs. Ross is survived by her mother, Mrs. Nell Garrett,
Springfield; five daughters, Mrs. Martha Brayfield, 1506 West Meadowmere, Mrs.
JoAnn Whitney, 2574 South Luster, Mrs. Louise Turner, 1657 South Ave., Mrs. Betty
Love, Kansas City, and Mrs. Mary Eidson, Mountain Home, Ark; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia
Harper, Ozark. and Mrs. Lou Smith, Route 5; and 13 grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 13, in Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel with the Rev. Fred Lynn officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Ross, Sam 11 Feb 1895 - 24 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Austin C. & Louisa (Horton) Ross]
Services for Sam Ross, 82 of 900 East Dale, formerly of Rogersville, were at 3 p.
m. Sunday in the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville with the Rev. Dwayne Reed
officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, northeast of Rogersville. Mr. Ross died at
11:15 p.m. Thursday in Springfield MediCenter after a short illness. He was a member of

the Baptist Church, a retired postal employ and a World War I veteran. Surviving are one
son, Wallace Ross, Thousand Oaks, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Ada Bell, Route 3,
Rogersville, Mrs. Marilyn Williams, Springfield, Mrs. Idella Day, Route 2, Marshfield
and Mrs. Louella West of Taylor, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza McDaniel, Ozark, Mrs.
Martha Washburn, Redwood City, Calif. and Mrs. Linda Riley, Carnation, Wash.; 12
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Rossner, Jewell Juanita (Blakey) 1 Nov 1925 - 31 Oct 2004 CCH-N 10 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lawrence & Sarah Ann (Proctor) Blakey; married 13 Aug 1946
Herman G. Rossner]
Jewell "Juanita" Rossner, 78, Forsyth, died Sunday, Oct. 31 at Forsyth Nursing
and Rehab. She was born Nov. 1, 1925 in Christian County, the daughter of Sarah Ann
(Proctor) and Lawrence Blakey. Juanita was a resident of the Taney County area. She and
Herman G. Rossner were married Aug. 13, 1946 at the Ozark Beach. Juanita was a
member of Pine Ridge Full Gospel Church. Survivors include her husband, Herman
Rossner; two daughters, Carolyn Cook and husband, Oscar, Taneyville, Barbara Casey
and husband, Gary Bradleyville; one son, Bill Blakey and wife, Jewell, Springfield; four
grandchildren, Sara, Amy, Matthew and Bryan; five great-grandchildren, Corey, Emily,
Casey, Keaton and Hannah; one aunt; nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Clum and Sarah Ann McGrath; and one sister,
Marie Kenyon. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. at the White
River Association Building. Burial followed in Chadwick Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Community Hospice, 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson, MO 65615.
Rossner, Otto Dean 3 Apr 1930 - 26 Jun 1993 OH 30 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Edward & Ruthie Mae Rossner; married 9 Jul 1954 Jessie Lilly]
Otto Dean Rossner, 63, Sparta, died Saturday, June 25, 1993 at his home. He was
born April 3, 1930 at Swan in Taney County, the son of Edward and Ruthie Mae
Rossner. On July 9, 1954, he was united in marriage to Jessie Lilly. He served his country
during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. As a young man he lived in Forsyth and moved
to Oregon before returning to this area. In 1968 he opened D&J Hardware in Sparta and
in 1971 started People’s Market. He continued to operate both businesses for 12 years.
He and Jessie enjoyed traveling for two years after retirement. He was a member of
American Legion in Forsyth, V.F.W. in Drian, Ore., and Lion’s Club of Sparta. He
attended the First Baptist Church of Sparta. He was preceded in death by two sisters,
Marguerite Rossner and Elsie Brown. Survivors include his wife, Jessie; two sons and
their wives, Dwayne and Georgette Rossner, Rogersville, and Randy and Lynn Rossner,
Springfield; a daughter and her husband, Ronda and Rick Schmitz, Wadena, Minn.; seven
grandchildren, Jennifer and Steven Rossner, Travis and Ashlee Rossner, and Joshua,
Lukas and Jessica Schmitz; three sisters, Edna Stegall, Springfield, Bessie Golden,
Stockton, Calif., and June Anker, Forsyth; and a brother, Herman Rossner, Forsyth.
Services were held Tuesday, June 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Roster, Loraine M (Lewis) 11 Jun 1940 – 4 Oct 2000 CCH-N 11 Oct 2000

Loraine M. Roster, 60, Springfield, passed away at 3:30 a.m., Wednesday,
October 4, 2000 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 11, 1940 in St. Louis,
MO., the daughter of William and Myrtle Lewis. On February 8, 1957 in Maplewood,
Mo., she was united in marriage to Emmett Roster. She is survived by her husband
Emmett of the home, two sons, Gary Roster, Nixa, Mark Roster, Conway, Ar. One
daughter, Lynne Reynolds, Ozark, and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
her parents. Graveside services were held Friday, October 6, 2000 in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens. Father Tom Reidy officiated. All services were under the direction of
Gorman-Scharph.
Rothermel, Florence E. 1 Jun 1894 - Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Florence E. Rothermel, 82, Highlandville,
who died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in Christian County Nursing Home in Ozark after a
long illness, were Monday at 1 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church west of
Highlandville, with the Rev. Tommie Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Rothermel, Nettie (Rhea) 25 Jan 1907 - 13 Mar 1977 OH 17 Mar 1977 p6
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Nettie Rhea Rothermel, 70, of the
Christian County community of Flood were at 1:36 p.m. Wednesday in Pleasant View
Baptist Church west of here. The Rev. Willie Keithley will officiate and Burial was in
Flood Cemetery. Mrs. Rothermel was found dead in her home about noon Sunday,
according to a funeral home spokesman, who said she had been in poor health for some
time. Mrs. Rothermel was a lifelong resident of the Flood Community and a member of
the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Frank S. Rhea, Spokane
and Jesse Mack Rhea, 2128 West Scott, Springfield.
Rothert, Jeanne Kay (Maxfield) 20 Feb. 1949 – 16 June 1995 CCH-N 28 June 1995
Jeanne Kay (Maxfield) Rothert, 46, Ozark, died Friday, June 16, at 3:05 a.m. in
St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Feb. 20, 1949, in Centralia,
Ill., the daughter of Dwight Edwin and Emma Adell (Lancaster) Maxfield. She taught
sixth grade for 15 years in the Sparta School System and was a supporter of the Christian
County Humane Society. She was preceded in death by her father and her grandparents.
Survivors include her mother, Emma Adell Maxfield, Ozark; two brothers, Roger
Maxfield and his wife Brenda, Tucson, Ariz., and Stephen Maxfield and his wife Laura,
Springfield; one sister, Judith Clark and her husband Morrie, Baltimore, Md.; two nieces,
Melanie Maxfield and Kristine Clark, and two nephews, Jeff
INCOMPLETE obvious omissions as obit continued from one page to the next - not in the newspaper Cassidy Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society or the Christian County Humane Society.
Rothwell, Artie Alice (Cryer) 24 Sep 1911 - 15 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
[Note: married Harry Rothwell]
Artie Alice Rothwell, 77, of Clever, died Nov 15 in her home after a long illness.
Services for Mrs. Rothwell were held Nov 17 at the Meadors Funeral Chapel, Republic,
with the Rev. Larry Bohall officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery,

Springfield. A retired employee of the Missouri State Sanatarium, Mrs. Rothwell was a
member of the Clever United Methodist Church and of the W.M.U. Her survivors include
her husband, Harry; a daughter, Marlene Warren, Clever; three brothers;, Marvin Cryer,
of the state of Wisconsin, Dale Cryer, of Canyon, TX, and John Cryer, of Miller; three
grandsons, Gary K. Warren, Houston, TX, Roney Warren, Clever, and Bary Warren,
Tulsa, OK; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to the
Arthritis Foundation.
Rotrock, Frank 13 Oct 1923 - 31 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of John Harrison & Lessie (Abbott) Rotrock; married ? ; married Phyllis M.
(Wright) Young]
Frank Rotrock, age 82, of Nixa, passed away peacefully in his home after an
extended illness on Thursday, August 31, 2006. He was born October 13, 1923, in
Aldrich, Missouri, the son of John Harrison Rotrock and Lessie (Abbott) Rotrock. He
served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Rotrock was an educator
in the Nixa School System for 29 years. He served as principal for Nixa High School for
many of those years. Survivors include: four children, Jenny Bennett and husband,
Duaine, Canton, Ohio, Sue Hennings and husband, Greg, Clever, Randy Rotrock,
Springfield, and Pam Haworth, Nixa; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Berniece Rotrock, Nixa. He was preceded in death by a son, Mike Rotrock.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery, Polk
County. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family would like to extend
a special thank you to Dr. Conchita Redmon for her compassionate care of their father
over the years.
Rotrock, Lessie (Abbott) 1892 - 23 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: married John Harrison Rotrock 1 May 1892 - 19 Feb 1967]
Lessie Rotrock, 95, of Springfield, died at 2:35 a.m. March 23 at Heritage Manor.
Services for Mrs. Rotrock were held Saturday at the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.
Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Aldridge. A native of
Polk County, Mrs. Rotrock moved to Springfield in 1940, where she was a member of the
Macedonia Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in 1967.
Mrs. Rotrock's survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Phyllis Rotrock,
Clever; a daughter, Berniece Rotrock, Nixa; seven grandchildren, Jenny Bennett, Canton,
Ohio, Sue McDonald, Nixa, Mike Rotrock, Austin, Texas, Randy Rotrock, Springfield,
Pam Haworth, Nixa, Pam Gilbert, Orlando, Florida, and Brigg Young, Springfield; seven
great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Dixon, Stockton.
Rothwell, Harry G. 28 Mar 1908 - 7 Jun 1991 NN-E 13 Jun 1991
Harry G. Rothwell, 83, Clever, died at 6:15 p.m. Friday, June 7, 1991, in Mount
Vernon Park Care Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He is survived by a daughter,
Marlene Warren, Clever; a sister, Kathleen Nowell, Fort Townsend, Okla.; three
grandsons; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday in White
Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Services were under

the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Memorial contributions may be made
to Clever United Methodist Church.
Rotzinger, Cleo 22 Jul 1908 - Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Cleo Rotzinger, 68, Fordland, were at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the United Methodist Church here with the Rev. Gerald Seely and Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery under direction of Marsh of
Fordland. Mrs. Rotzinger died at 6 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after a short
illness. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church.
AND
Rotzinger, Cleo 22 Jul 1908 - Feb 1977 OH 24 Feb 1977 p11
We want to thank our friends and neighbors for the food, flowers, memorial
contributions, visits and the many deeds of kindness during the illness and death of our
loved one, Cleo Rotzinger. R. J. Rotsinger, The Rotzinger Families, Mr. and Mrs. Weir
Holt.
Rousseau, Eula J. (Guerin) 1915 - Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: Daughter of Rodney M. & Jennie (Green) Guerin]
OLDFIELD- Funeral services for Mrs. Eula J. Rousseau, 59 of Oldfield, were at 2
p.m. today at Union Grove Church here with the Revs, Adah Maggard and Glesco
Roberts officiating. Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery under direction of
Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs. Rousseau, a member of the Baptist Church, died at 8:25 a.m.
Wednesday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, where she had been a patient for two
months. She is survived by her husband, Sam; three daughters, Mrs. June Ward,
Excelsior Springs, Mrs. Margie Wright, Anaheim, Calif. and Mrs. Mildred Pellham,
Hartville; three sons, John of Ava, Garman of New Orleans, and Wayne f Chadwick;
three sisters, Mrs. Helen Doran, Lakeside, Calif, Mrs. Glessie Nowlin, Potrero, Calif. and
Mrs. Joyce Hefner, Kansas City; three brothers, Robert Guerin, Oldfield, Charles, of
Garrison, and Lewie of Chadwick and 12 grandchildren.
Routh, Jesse M. 28 Aug 1895 - 18 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: married Stella]
CLEVER - Jesse M. Routh, 81, Clever, died at 1 a.m. Monday at Springfield
MediCenter after a brief illness, Mr. Routh, a former resident of Springfield, had lived in
Clever the past four years. Survivors include his wife Stella of the home. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Ayre-Goodwin in Springfield.
Routh, Martha June 1930 - 21 Jul 1950 CCR 27 Jul 1950
[Note: Daughter of Rhuel Earl & Leala M. (?) Routh]
Miss Martha June Routh, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rhuel Routh of Route 10,
Springfield, was killed, and two companions were seriously injured Thursday night last
week in a wreck on Highway 65 in the Ed King corner, the first turn south of Selmore.
Injured were Robert W. Dickenson, 20, of Route 9, and Ewing Mitchell “Mitch” Hough,
21, 1127 Prospect, Springfield. The accident occurred about 11:45 o’clock, according to
T.B. Chaffin, who answered a call for his ambulance about that time. Mr. Chaffin said
some tourists, a man and his wife, were camped overnight on a parkway at the turn, and
he assumed that they had the ambulance called, then just as he was about to leave on the

call Wilbur Wilson of Ozark stopped to report the wreck. When he arrived at the wreck
scene, Mr. Chaffin said, he found Hough, thrown clear of the car, lying on the ground
smoking a cigarette. The girl was pinned under the car, and was dead. Dickenson was in
the car, behind the steering wheel. The car, a late model Buick, was upside down at the
side of the highway. Mr. Chaffin brought the two youths to the Haguewood hospital, but
as a physician was not available he rushed them to St. John’s hospital in Springfield.
Hough sustained fractures of both legs above the knees. Dickenson suffered some
concussion, but was able to be removed from the hospital to his home, Mr. Chaffin
learned Wednesday. It was reported in Springfield that Dickenson had traded for the
Buick coach a day or two before, and the three had driven to Rock-a-way Beach. They
planned to return by way of Riverside Inn for a chicken dinner and were headed there
when the accident happened. Miss Routh was a junior at SMS and had been employed at
the Vanity shoe store and by her father in his real estate office and at the Grandview
market which he formerly operated. Young Hough operates Mitch’s service station on
South Glenstone in Springfield. The girl is survived by her parents, two brothers, Andy
and Rhuel “Bud” Jr., and by five sisters, Norma Jean, Linda Fern, Judith Kay, Janet
Eileen, and Mary Ellen, all of the home. Her body was transferred from the Chaffin
Funeral Home to Springfield for funeral services and burial.
Routh, Nancy Kathryn (Braden) McCoy 17 Jul 1937 - 3 Jun 2000
[Note: Daughter of Carl & Georgia (Bales) Braden; married 4 Aug 1984 James Routh]
Nancy Kathryn (Braden) Routh, 62, Nixa, Mo., passed away Saturday, June 3,
2000, in her home. She was born July 17, 1937, in Sparta, the daughter of Carl and
Georgia (Bales) Braden. Mrs. Routh retired from AT&T in 1984. On Aug. 4, 1984, she
and her husband, James, were married. Mrs. Routh lived in California for 18 years
before returning to this area. She was a member of Nixa General Baptist Church, where
she served as secretary, clerk and treasurer. Her parents preceded her in death, as well as
a son, Carl Dewayne McCoy, and four brothers, Herman, Hugh, Richard and Junior
Braden. Survivors include her husband, James; two children, Tamylla Whitworth and
husband Parker, and Tom McLeod and wife Wendy, all of Nixa; two stepchildren, Earl
Routh, Nixa, and his fiancée, Becky, and Johnny Routh, Springfield, and his fiancée,
Sheila; six grandchildren, Donnie and Michael Swanigan, Bradley Maples, Brayden and
Danny McLeod, and Ashley Schmidt; two great-grandchildren, Bryce Swanigan and
Alexis McLeod; three step-grandchildren, Ricky, Kimberly and Michael; a brother, Joe
Braden, Hesperia, Calif.; a sister, Doris Kelly, Doniphan, Mo.; and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Nixa General Baptist
Church with the Revs. Bob Comer and Don Varger officiating. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 7 to
8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa General
Baptist Church Building Fund.
Routon, Herbert L. 18 Jun 1912 - Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005
[Son of James & ? (?) Routon; married 1932 LaRue Crane 10 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 2007]
Herbert L. Routon of Nixa, Mo., was 93. He was the 13th and final child born to
Mr. and Mrs. James Routon on June 18, 1912, at Barnett, Mo. It was here that he grew,
worked at the family store, received his education, met and married the love of his life,

Miss LaRue Crane his only wife for over 72 years. They have a loving daughter, Genora
M. Wright, but lost their son, Herbert E. Routon, at birth. Having passed to his Lord on
November 17, 2005, in Springfield, Mo., Herb is survived by a family who loved him:
wife LaRue; daughter, Genora and her husband; two grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren. He was a shoe merchant for many years and owned a shoe store in
Cabool. He loved people and people loved him. Those wishing to acknowledge their
friendship may wish to attend the visitation at Greenlawn Funeral Home South in
Springfield from 2 to 4 p.m. today. The funeral will be in Nixa at the North Nixa Baptist
Church on Monday, Nov. 21, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Overland Park, Kan.
Routon, Inez D. (Higgins) 3 Sep 1914 - 3 May 1991 NN-E 9 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Elizabeth Higgins; married Lloyd L. Routon 22 Jun 1907 12 Feb 2000]
Inez D. Routon, 76, Sparta, died Friday, May 3, 1991, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1914, and was the
daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Higgins. A homemaker, she lived much of her life in
the St. Joseph area. She was a member of Ozark Baptist Temple. She was preceded in
death by a daughter, Dorothy Currie, and an infant son, Marvin. Survivors include her
husband of 60 years, Lloyd; a son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and Mary Routon, Sparta;
two sisters, Ruth Schmitt, Seattle, Wash., and Margaret Hase, Montgomery City; three
brothers, Francis Higgins, St. Joseph, Clarence Higgins, Independence, and Charles
Higgins, Corpus Christi, Texas; five grandchildren, Marvin, Timothy, and Angela
Routon, all of Sparta, and Elizabeth Simmons, Ozark, and James Maloney, Lincoln,
Neb.; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Bob Summers officiating. Gary Kissee, Jewell Greene and
Brian Guidry provided music. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Routon, La Rue (Crane) 10 Dec 1913 - 7 Jan 2007 SN-L 9 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Cap & ? (?) Crane; married Herbert L. Routon 18 Jun 1912 - Nov
2005]
La Rue Routon, 93, Nixa, Mo., departed this life January 7, 2007. She was a shoe
merchant for many years, having owned a shoe store in Cabool, Mo. She loved people
and people loved her. She was the first of two girls born to Mr. and Mrs. Cap Crane on
December 10, 1913, at Barnett, Mo. It was there that she grew, received her education
and romanced Herb, the love of her life. Their marriage of 72 years was a storybook of
perfect love, temporarily separated by his passing a year earlier. Their first born, Herbert
L. Routon, was lost at birth, but a beautiful daughter, Genora, has blessed their hearts
with love for more than 68 years. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 10,
2007, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Reverend Jerry Francisco officiating. The
family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until the hour of service Wednesday in the
funeral home. Entombment will be in Johnson County Memorial Gardens Mausoleum,
Overland Park, Kan. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
Rountree, Thomas Joseph “Tom” 25 Jul 1958 - 4 Dec 2003 SN-L 14 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of David Lee & Barbara Rountree; married Mika]

Thomas Joseph "Tom" Rountree, a former Springfield resident, died at the age of
45 on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in a Fort Smith, Ark. hospital. He was born July 25, 1958,
in Springfield, Mo. Tom was a member of the Flight Master's RC Flight Club of Fort
Smith. He was an avid enthusiast of trains and airplanes. He was a devoted husband and
father. Tom was a member of the Harvest Time Tabernacle Church. He was preceded in
death by his father, David Lee Rountree. He is survived by his wife, Mika Rountree of
Fort Smith, Ark.; a daughter, Melissa Rountree of Colorado; his mother, Barbara
Rountree of Nixa, Mo.; a sister, Pattie Fraka of Bella Vista, Ark.; two brothers, David
Rountree Jr. of Springfield, Mo., and Mike Rountree of Nixa, Mo.; and nine nieces and
nephews. Tom is buried at the Hampton Cemetery in Branch, Ark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the local American Heart Association.
Roussell, Ethel (Baker) 31 Oct 1912 - 13 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: married George Louis Roussell 8 Nov 1908 - 19 Mar 1945]
Ethel Roussell, 81, Ozark, died at 5:10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994, at the Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Roussell, George L, Pvt. 8 Nov 1908 - 19 Mar 1945 CCR 23 Dec 1948
[Note: Son of Louis & ? (?) Roussell; married 4 Jul 1931 Ethel Baker 31 Oct 1912 - 13
Feb 1994]
The body of Pfc. George L. Roussell, who was killed in action March 19, 1945,
on Iwo Jima, arrived in Springfield Saturday afternoon. He was 36 at the time of his
death. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bob Gray of Forsyth at 3:00 p.m. Sunday
at Chadwick Union church. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home and the American Legion was in charge of military services at the grave.
Survivors include his widow, Ethel, of Riverview, Mo.; his father, Louis Roussell of
California; two sons, Robert and Johnny; two daughters, Phyllis and Jackie May; four
brothers, Kenneth of Clever, Johnny of Republic, Earl of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Philips
of Route 1, Ozark, and a sister, Mrs. Rose Pendergrass of Billings.
Routon, Inez D. (Higgins) Currie 3 Sep 1914 - 3 May 1991 NN-E 9 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Elizabeth Higgins; married Lloyd Routon 22 Jun 1907 - 12
Feb 2000]
Inez D. Routon, 76, Sparta, died Friday, May 3, 1991, in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 3, 1914, and was the daughter
of Charles and Elizabeth Higgins. A homemaker, she lived much of her life in the St.
Joseph area. She was a member of Ozark Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by a
daughter, Dorothy Currie, and an infant son, Marvin. Survivors include her husband of 60
years, Lloyd; a son and daughter-in-law, Delbert and Mary Routon, Sparta; two sisters,
Ruth Schmitt, Seattle, Wash., and Margaret Hase, Montgomery City; three brothers,
Francis Higgins, St. Joseph, Clarence Higgins, Independence, and Charles Higgins,
Corpus Christi, Texas; five grandchildren, Marvin, Timothy, and Angela Routon, all of
Sparta, and Elizabeth Simmons, Ozark, and James Maloney, Lincoln, Neb.; and four
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,

with the Rev. Bob Summers officiating. Gary Kissee, Jewell Greene and Brian Guidry
provided music. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Routon, Lloyd L. 22 Jun 1907 – 12 Feb 2000 CCH-N 16 Feb 2000 AND CCH-N 1 Mar
2000
Lloyd L. Routon, age 92, Sprata, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2000, in
Primrose Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. He was born June 22, 1907 in Sheffield,
Mo. the son of William A. and Rosie Routon. Mr. Routon was a member of Ozark
Baptist Temple. He worked in river construction as a River Boat Captain. Survivors
include: his son Delbert Routon and his wife Mary, Sparta, five grandchildren. Marvin
Routon and his wife Pamela, Elizabeth Simmons and her husband Harvey, Timothy
Routon, Angela Weter and her husband Davey, and James Maloney; and nine
grandchildren Amber, Erica, James, Mark, Renee, Brittany, Travis, Joshua and Jennifer.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Inez in 1991; A daughter, Dorothy Currie; and
infant son, Marvin; a sister; and six brothers. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 19, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Melvin
Williams officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call at their
convenience on Friday, February 18, 2000 in the funeral home.
Row, Barbara (McIntire) 19 Feb 1922 - 15 Jan 2005 SN-L 20 Jan 2005
Barbara Row, age 82, of Ozark, Mo., died at 9 p.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005,
in her home. Barbara was born on February 19, 1922, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of
Hugh Sr. and Vera Ratliff McIntire. She was a member of the Methodist Church and a
former resident of the Branson area. She was a homemaker and a philanthropist after her
husband Chuck died in 2002. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
Chuck, in 2002. She is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Florence
McIntire of Ozark, Mo.; two nieces, Paula and Michael Sexton of Ozark, Mo., and Leslie
and Greg Huntington of Minn.; five great-nephews, Jason and his wife, Melissa Sexton,
Jared and Jordan Sexton, all of Ozark, Mo., Corbin and Spencer Huntington of
Minnesota; two great-nieces, Stacey and husband, Sean Smythe, Ozark, and Miranda
Huntington of Minnesota; three great great-nieces, Baylee Smythe, Taylor Smythe, and
Alexander Sexton; two stepdaughters, Lisa Zamore and Dorothy Row; and a stepson,
Charles Row III, all of California. Visitation will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today, January 20,
2005, at Greenlawn South Funeral Home. Private funeral services and burial will be at a
later time. Memorial contributions are suggested to The American Cancer Society or The
American Diabetic Association.
Rowe, Allen Nelson 20 Oct 1914 - 8 Aug 2001 CCH-N 15 Aug 2001
[Note: Son of A.H. & Nellie (Gattenby) Rowe; married 10 Jan 1949 Ina Nelson]
Allen Nelson Rowe, 86, of Nixa, died at 2:55 p.m. Aug. 8, 2001, in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born at Macksburg, Iowa, on Oct. 20, 1914, the youngest son of
A.H. and Nellie Gattenby Rowe. As a young man, sports was an important part of his
life, with baseball being number one. In 1936, he was offered a contract with the
Cleveland Indians but refused because of the low salary, less than he was making at the
time. He served his military duty with the Third Construction Battalion of the Navy
Seabees in the South Pacific. On Jan. 10, 1949, he married Ina Nelson in Omaha, Neb.

They made their home in California where he was a welder in the construction business.
They both retired in 1974; she preceded him in death on Feb. 28, 2000. He was very
active in the Nixa Senior Center. He enjoyed bowling and pitching horseshoes. In 1984
he took first place in the Missouri State Horseshoe Pitching Tournament senior division.
He was a member of American Legion Post 676 and was a charter member of Christ
Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include: a sister-in-law, Merna Rowe, Mackburg,
Iowa; two nieces, Jane Putnam, Albuquerque, NM and Shirley Burk and her husband
Larry, Lorimor, Iowa.; and a nephew and her husband Greg, Wentworth, Mo. Funeral
services were 2 p.m. Aug. 14, in the interment shelter at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Visitation was Monday in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Memorials may be made in his name to the charity of the donor's choice.
Rowe, Clayton 7 Mar 1889 - Nov 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: married Ula Johnson 24 Oct 1889 - Jul 1978]
OZARK - Services for Clayton Row, 88, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the
First Methodist Church at Fordland with the Revs. Howard Cowen and Gerald Seely
officiating. Burial will be in Fordland Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Rowe died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness.
He was a native of Adair, Mich. and moved to Fordland when he was young. At Fordland
he owned and operated the O. H. Garage for 40 years. He retired in 1965 when he moved
to Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Eula; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Morgan,
Springfield and Mrs. Freida Sweet, Ozark; three grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Rowe, Emma Jane 1881 - 28 Mar 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
Mrs. Emma Jane Rowe, 80, a former resident of St. Joseph, Mo., died at 8:30
a.m., Wednesday at Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was a member of the First Methodist
Church of St. Joseph. The body was taken to St. Joseph for services in the Stamey
Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Friday with burial in the Old Bedford Cemetery at Bedford, Iowa.
Survivors include a son, Paul B. Rowe of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth Roberts,
Escondido, Calif. and Mrs. Clyde H. Williams, Topeka, Kan., one grandson and four
great grandchildren.
Rowe, Heather Lee 17 Oct 1974 - 17 Oct 1974 OH 24 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Michael R. & ? (Hahn) Rowe]
OZARK - Heather Lee Rowe, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. Rowe,
Rt. 2, Ozark, died shortly after birth at 4:20 p.m. Thursday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. Other survivors include one sister, Michelle of the home; maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hahn, St. Louis; and her paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Laura Clinton, Santa Rosa, Calif. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Lohmeyer
of Springfield.
Rowe, Katherine Marie (Cobb) 26 Sep 1919 - 19 Jan 1998 CCH-N 11 Feb 1998
Katherine Marie Rowe, age 78, of Ozark, died Monday, January 19, 1998, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born September 26, 1919 in Jefferson City and was
the daughter of Charles Lee and Anna May (Holiday) Cobb. She was a retired waitress

and a member of Royal Neighbors and Rebecca's. Her husband, Joseph G. preceded her
in death as well as two brothers, Earl and Charles E. Cobb, and a son-in-law, Jerry Shine.
Survivors include: A daughter, Charlene Shine, Springfield; a granddaughter, Leanna
Knapp, and two grandsons, John Robert and Joseph Shine, all of Spring Lake, North
Carolina; three great-grandsons, Rusty, Joshua, and Cory Knapp; three brothers, Maurice
Cobb and Robert Cobb, both of Springfield, and Roy Cobb, Opp, Alabama; and several
nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral was Friday, January 23, in Seymour Masonic
Cemetery, with Brother Dale Jackson officiating. Arrangments were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rowland, George Washington 6 Dec 1917 - 5 Apr 1999 CCH-N 28 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of James & Minnie (Uphoff) Rowland; married 9 Aug 1940 Pearl Irene
Wyble]
George Washington Rowland, age 81, of Ozark, died Monday April 5, 1999 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born December 6, 1917 in St. Francis,
Kansas and was the son of James and Minnie (Uphoff) Rowland. On August 9, 1940 he
and Pearl Irene Wyble were married. Mr. Rowland was employed by Consolidated
Freightways as a truck driver for twenty-eight years. He was a member of First Baptist
Church of Ozark, and was active in the Ozark Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include:
his wife, Pearl; three daughters and their husbands, Dodie and Richard Miller, Manassas,
Virginia, Georgia and Peter Hollis, Novato, California, and Melody and Chuck Ross,
Ozark; five grandchildren, Cyndi Post, Kym Moore, Casey Hare, Regan Ross, and Chris
Ross; six great-grandchildren, Matthew, Paige, Emily, and Michael Moore, Caitlin and
Cassidy Post; two brothers, Edwin and Merle Rowland; and three sisters, Eileen Murr,
Wynona Aiken and Lorainne Bufmack. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers, Gail and Earl, and a sister, Twinkie. A memorial service was at 12 p.m. Friday,
April 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries
officiating.
Rowland, James Frank
7 Dec 1913 - 31 Dec 1984
Services for James Frank Rowland, 71, Clever will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Meadows Chapel with the Rev’s Nileen McKnight and Jay Frank McKnight officiating.
Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Rowland died early Monday at
his home after a long illness. Visitation will be from 7-8 today. {Springfield (MO) News
Leader, January 2, 1985} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Rowland, L. Dee
1892 - 16 May 1967 CCR 1 Jun 1967 p1
AND
Rowland, Alice
1898 - 18 May 1967 CCR 1 Jun 1967 p1
A double funeral services was held Saturday, May 20 for Mr. and Mrs. L. Dee
Rowland of Green Forest, Ark. at the Green Forest Church of Christ of which both were
members, with interment in Glenwood Cemetery under direction of Nelson of Berryville,
Ark. Mr. Rowland, 74, died May 16 and Mrs. Rowland, 68, died two days later on May
18. Both deaths were the result of heart attacks. Among Mr. Rowland’s survivors is a
daughter, Mrs. Dixie Marriott, of Ozark. Mr. Rowland was a lifelong resident of Green
Forest and a well known as a cattleman and builder,

Rowland, Leta Fay (Lewallen) 4 Jul 1931 - 5 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Josie (Hampton) Lewallen; married 17 Dec 1948 Otto
Rowland]
Leta Fay Rowland, 61, Sparta, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1993 at her home. She was
born July 4, 1931, the daughter of Arthur and Josie Hampton Lewallen. On Dec. 17,
1948, she was united in marriage to Otto Rowland. She lived in the Branson and Hollister
area until moving to the Sparta community in 1965. She was preceded in death by her
father, Arthur Lewallen; a sister, Berba Isaac; and a granddaughter, Tonya Eakins.
Survivors include her husband, Otto; two sons, David Rowland and his wife, Beth,
Ozark, and Richard Rowland and his wife, Kimberly, Bruner; five daughters and their
husbands, Fay and John Conner, Sparta, Kay and Steve Eakins, Bruner, Linda and Kenny
Cawthra, Sparta, Vickie and Otis Applegate, Bruner, and Sherry and Ron Holt, Sparta;
her mother, Josie Lewallen, Ridgedale; a sister, Jeannie Curtwright, Holts Summit; 19
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, Jan. 7, in
Adams Funeral Home, with Charles Eakins officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Rowland, Reba Fay (Coker)
30 May 1924 - Feb 1987
Services for Reba Fay Rowland, 62, Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in
Meadors Chapel with Nileen McKnight officiating. Burial in Delaware Cemetery near
Nixa. Mrs. Rowland died Sunday in Williamsburg, Virginia after suffering an apparent
heart attack. She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Crist of Williamsburg; two sisters,
Hattie Skaggs of Clever and Helen Johnson of Oklahoma, and 2 grandchildren. Visitation
will be from 7-8 Thursday in the funeral home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
February 4, 1987} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Roy, Alfred 16 Mar 1899 - Nov 1975 OH 20 Nov 1975 p6
[Note: married Hattie]
CLEVER - Alfred Oscar Roy, 76, a retired farmer, died at his home near here at
8:35 p.m. Friday apparently following a heart attack. Mr. Roy is survived by his wife,
Patty; three sons, J. W. of Springfield, Alvin of Kansas City and Doral of Aldrich; a
brother, Carl of Marionville; two sisters, Mrs. Neva Compton and Mrs. Opal Maples,
both of Clever; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Services for Alfred Oscar
Roy, 76, Clever were at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Union Ridge Church east of Union City
with the Rev. Bob Russell officiating. Burial was in church cemetery under direction of
Meadors of Clever. Survivors incorrectly listed previously were Mr. Roy’s wife, Hattie
and a son Darl of Aldrich.
AND
Roy, Alfred Oscar 16 Mar 1899 - Nov 1975
Alfred Oscar Roy, 76, a retired farmer, died at his home here at 8:55 p.m. Friday
apparently following a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Patty; three sons, J.W. of
Springfield, Alvin of Kansas City and Doral of Aldrich; one brother, Carl of Marionville;
two sisters, Neva Compton and Opal Maples of Clever; 11 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Meadors of Clever. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, November 15, 1975}
AND

Roy, Alfred Oscar 16 Mar 1899 - Nov 1975
Services for Alfred Oscar Roy, 76, Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the
Union Ridge Church with the Rev Bob Russell officiating. Burial will be in the church
cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Visitation will be from 7-9 tonight.
Incorrectly listed survivors previously were his wife, Hattie and son Darl of Aldrich. Mr.
Roy died in his home Friday from a heart attack. {Springfield (MO) News Leader,
November 16, 1975} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Roy, Auda Day (Gilmore) 22 Sep 1901 - 17 Aug 1998
[Note: married Leonard G. Roy 13 Jun 1900 - 9 Oct 1971]
Auda Roy, 96, Nixa, Mo. died Monday, August 17, 1998, in Balanced Care Nixa.
She was born September 22, 1901, in Stone County, the daughter of Tom and Fannie
Maples Gilmore. Auda was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard, in 1971; a son, Lyle Junior; two
daughters, Vernice Roy, and Steva Mills; two brothers, Ernest and Ones Gilmore; and
two sisters, Hattie Roy and Jewell Fugitt. Survivors include two sons and their wives,
Bob and Freda Roy, and Tom and Judy Roy all of Clever, Mo.; two daughters, Louella
McCurry, Nixa, and Bonnie and her husband, J.B. Hedgpeth, Springfield; nine
grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Goldie Fugitt, Nixa and Ava Wilson, Clever and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday August 21, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa with the Revs. Joe Fahl and Ronald Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the Union
Ridge Cemetery, south of Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Senior Center Building
Fund, 404 S. Main, Nixa, MO 65714. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader August 19,
1998} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Roy, Ava (Moore) 10 Jun 1915 - 20 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Eugene & Nellie (Gahagan) Moore; married Clinton Roy 16
Aug 1914 - 25 Oct 1988]
Ava Roy, 72, of Springfield, died at 4:03 a.m. Sunday at St. John's Regional
Health Center. Services for Mrs. Roy were held Tuesday at the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with
Ronny F: Wade officiating. Burial was in the Jamesville Cemetery. Mrs. Roy had resided
in the Jamesville and Nixa areas before her move to Springfield in 1959. She was a
member of the Jamesville Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Clinton; two
daughters and sons-in- law, Carolyn Roy Steger and Hank Steger, of Missouri City,
Texas, and Brenda and Kenny Webb, of Springfield; two grandsons, Andy and Tony
Webb, of Springfield; one brother, Allen Moore, of Ozark; and one sister, Velvie Maples,
of Highlandville.
Roy, Bobby Eugene 16 May 1927 - 20 May 2005 SN-L 22 May 2005
[Note: Son of Leonard & Auda Day (Gilmore) Roy; married 26 Jul 1946 Freda Maples]
Bobby Eugene Roy, 78, Clever, passed away at 5:12 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2005,
in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born May 16, 1927, in Stone County, Mo., to
Leonard and Auda Day (Gilmore) Roy. He was united in marriage to Freda Maples July
26, 1946. Early in their married life, they lived and worked their dairy farm in Stone

County where they raised their two sons. Later, he worked in construction operating
heavy equipment. He also drove a Hurley school bus for 17 years. Bob was a member of
Union Ridge Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. His parents; two brothers, Junior
and Tommy; and two sisters, Steva Mills and Vernice Roy, preceded him in death. He is
survived by his wife, Freda; his two sons and their spouses, Denny and Freddie Ray Roy,
Grand Rapids, Mich., and Kenny and Linda Roy, Aurora; two sisters, Louella McCurry,
Nixa, and Bonnie Hedgpeth and husband, J.B., Springfield; six grandchildren; Aaron
Roy, Corey Roy, Misty Severs, Bridget Ewing, Tonia Hall, and Dustin Roy; seven greatgrandchildren; other relatives; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, May 22, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Revs Ron Hensley,
Larry Winfree, and Leeroye Maples officiating. Burial will follow in Union Ridge
Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 6 p.m. today, in the funeral home. Memorials may be
made to the Jamesville Baptist Church.
Roy, Carl James 16 Nov 1905 - Apr 1985
Services for Carl James Roy, 79, Marionville, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Union
Ridge Church, near Clever, with the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial will be in
Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Williams Funeral Home. Mr. Roy died at 2
a.m. Tuesday in Aurora Nursing Center after a long illness. A retired farmer and
carpenter, he was a member of Jamesville Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include
a daughter, Doris Compton, Marionville; two sisters, Opal Maples and Neva Compton,
both of Clever; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be
from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Roy, Clinton A. 16 Aug 1914 - 25 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
[Note: married Ava]
Clinton A. Roy, 74, Springfield, died Tuesday, Oct. 25, in St. Johns Hospital. Mr.
Roy was born in Stone County to Aug. 16, 1914. Mr. Roy was a longtime resident of
Stone County before moving to Nixa and later to Springfield. He was a self-employed
building contractor and realtor until his retirement. He and his late wife Ava, owned the
Jamesville General Store in the 1950's. He was a member of the Jamesville Church of
Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died Dec. 20, 1987. Survivors include
two daughters and their husbands, Carol and Flank Steger, Missouri City, Tex., and
Brenda and Kenny Webb, Springfield, two grandsons Andy and Tony Webb, Springfield
and brother Ward Roy, Springfield, and several nieces and nephews. Services will be
held Thursday at Harris Chapel in Nixa with Ronny F. Wade officiating, Burial will be in
Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00.
Roy, Faytha (Gahagan) 27 Aug 1911 – 2 Dec 1994 CCH-N 7 Dec 1994
Faytha Gahagan Roy, 83, Springfield, died Friday, Dec. 2, 1994, in her home. She
was born on a farm in Christian County on Aug. 27, 1911, and was the daughter of
Michael and Allie Gahagan. This farm had been homesteaded by her father, who was
born in Dublin, Ireland. Her mother, the former Allie Mayberry, was born in Christian
County. Faytha was raised in the Baptist Church. On April 14, 1934, she was united iii
marriage to Ward Roy by Judge R.A. Young. She retired from St:. John's Regional

Health Center as an L.P.N. for the physical therapy department after 25 years of'
employment. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 30, 1992; her parents;
and 13 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her daughter, Darlene Roy, of the home; a
sister, Beulah McGinnis, Springfield; a sister-in-law, Norma Gahagan, Highlandville;
nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Monday in Selmore Cemetery under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Rev. Howard Blevins Officiated with
music provided by Rev. Faust Matthews.
Roy, Georgia L. (Hicks) 15 May 1926 - Feb 1980
Services for Mrs. Georgia L. Roy, 53, of 1230 Westview, Springfield, will be at
1:30 p.m. Friday at Rolling Hills Baptist Church, Springfield with the Rev. Gilbert
Spencer and Dr. Bradley Allison officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near
Boaz under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Roy died Wednesday morning at St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was a member of Rolling Hills
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, J. W.; her mother, Mrs. Lillie Hicks,
Clever; three sons, Kelly, Franklin, Tenn., Dennis, Clever, Brian, Springfield; a brother,
Darrell Hicks, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Harter, Mrs. Laura Harter, both of Billings;
and 10 grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 tonight.
AND
Roy, Georgia L. (Hicks)
15 May 1926 - Feb 1980
Services for Mrs. Georgia L. Roy, 53, of 1230 Westview, Springfield, have been
postponed until 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Services will be at Rolling Hills Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs.
Roy died Wednesday morning at St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of February 6, 1980 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Roy, Hattie B. (Gilmore) 29 Sep 1895 - Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p9
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Fannie (Maples) Gilmore]
Services for Mrs. Hattie B. Roy, 84, Clever were held last Friday at Union Ridge
Baptist Church with the Revs. Bob Russell and Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in the
church cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mrs. Roy died Nov. 27 afternoon at
Springfield Nursing Home after a long illness. A longtime resident of Clever, Mrs. Roy
was a member of Union Ridge Baptist church. Survivors include three sons, Alvin,
Kansas City, Darl, Aldrich, and J. W., Springfield; one brother, Ernest Gilmore,
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Audie Roy and Mrs. Goldie Fugitt, both of Nixa and Mrs.
Ava Wilson, Clever; 11 grandchildren and 1`5 great grandchildren.
AND
Roy, Hattie B. 29 Sep 1895 - Nov 1979
Mrs. Hattie B. Roy, 84, Clever, died Tuesday afternoon at Springfield Nursing
Home after a long illness. A longtime resident of Clever, Mrs. Roy was a member of
Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Alvin, Kansas City, Darl,
Aldrich, and J. W., Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Audie Roy and Mrs. Goldie Fugitt,
both of Nixa, and Mrs. Ava Wilson, Clever; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Meadors of Clever will announce arrangements.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Roy, John Robert 12 Aug 1876 - 24 Feb 1966
[Note: married Perlie A. 15 May 1878 - 15 Feb 1952]
John Robert Roy, 89, died in St. John’s Hospital at 11: 30 a.m. Thursday. He was
a life long resident of Stone County and a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church.
He is survived by; four sons, Alfred, Leonard, Carl, and Lloyd all of Clever; two
daughters, Mrs. Opal Maples of Clever and Mrs. Neva Compton of Republic; 14
grandchildren 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Cantrell Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield (MO)
News Leader February 25, 1966}. Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Roy, Leonard G. 13 Jun 1900 - 9 Oct 1971 CCR 14 Oct 1971 p1 & Stone County
Republican {Mo} 14 Oct 1971
[Note: married Auda Day Gilmore 22 Sep 1901 - 17 Aug 1998]
Funeral services for Leonard G. Roy, 71, of Nixa were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa with the Revs. Eli Routh and Lynn Van De Mark officiating.
Burial was in the Union Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Roy died at 10:40 p.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield. A retired farmer, Mr, Roy moved to Nixa in November
1970, and was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Auda; three daughters, Mrs. Luella McCurry, Mrs.. Steva Mills and Mrs. Bonnie
Hedgpeth all of Springfield; two sons, Bob of Crane and Tom of Clever; two sisters, Mrs.
Nova Compton of Republic and Mrs. Opal Maples of Clever; two brothers, Alfred,
Clever and Carl of Marionville; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. {Stone
County Republican {Mo} October 14, 1971} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Roy, Lloyd Willie “Cotton” 1916 - 20 Nov 1968 CCR 28 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John Robert & Perlie A. Roy]
Lloyd Willie “Cotton” Roy, 52, Clever, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, November 20,
in the home of a sister, Mrs. Neva Compton, Springfield. A native of Stone County, Mr.
Roy was a World War II veteran. He is survived by another sister, Mrs. Opal Maples,
Clever and three brothers, Alfred and Leonard, both of Clever and Carl, Marionville.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Union Ridge Church south of Clever with burial in the
church cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Roy, Lola Marie 6 Aug 1912 - Mar 1983
[Note: married Carl James Roy]
Services for Lola Marie Roy, 70, Marionville, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. H. V. Wells officiating. Burial will be in Union
Ridge Cemetery under direction of Bradford-Surridge of Marionville. Mrs. Roy died
Thursday afternoon at her home of natural causes. Mrs. Roy was a member of Jamesville
Missionary Baptist Church and a former employee of the Hurley School District.
Survivors include her husband, Carl James; one daughter, Doris Compton, Marionville;
and three sisters, Lela Bowling, Aurora, and Cora Wilson and Ruby Young, both of
Crane. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Roy, Loren A. “Buck” 1913 - 10 Aug 1956 CCR 16 Aug 1956 p12
[Note: Son of John W. & ? (?) Roy]
Funeral services for Loren A. “Buck” Roy, 43 who died Friday, August 10 were
held Sunday at the Union Ridge Baptist Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. I. W.
Vance officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. He was a lifelong resident of northern Stone County and a
veteran of World War II. Survivors include his father, John W. Roy, route 1, Clever; four
brothers, Alfred, Leonard and Carl Roy, all of route 1, Clever and Lloyd Roy, route 1,
Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Opal Maples, route 1, Clever, and Mrs. Neva Compton, route
1, Billings. His mother preceded him in death in February 1952.
Roy, Lyle J., Pvt. 11 Dec 1922 - 21 Mar 1945 CCR 22 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of Leonard & ? (?) Roy; married Lucille]
Funeral services for Pvt. Lyle J. Roy were held Wednesday afternoon, July 14, at
the Union Ridge church near Clever by Rev. R.C. Harding of Nixa. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Pvt. Roy, 23,
went overseas in January 1945 and was wounded in action in March 15 of that year in
Germany. He died of his wounds in a hospital in England six days later. Survivors
include his wife, Lucille and son, Roger Kay at the family home south of Clever; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roy of route 1, Clever; three sisters, Louella, Steva Lou
and Boneta, all of the home; two brothers, Bobby Jean of route 1, Highlandville, and
Tommy Dale of the home. Serving as pallbearers were six war veterans, Loren, Alvin and
J.W. Roy, Clinton Gilmore, John Keithley and Leo Little.
AND
Roy, Lyle J., Pvt. died 21 Mar 1945
[Note: married Lucille]
Funeral services for Pvt. Lyle J. Roy were held Wednesday afternoon, July 14 at
the Union Ridge Church near Clever by Rev. R. C. Harding of Nixa. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Pvt. Roy, 23,
went overseas in January 1945 and was wounded in action on March 15 of that year in
Germany. He died of his wounds in a hospital in England six days later. Survivors
include his wife, Lucille and son, Roger Kay at the family home south of Clever; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roy of route 1, Clever; three sisters, Louella, Steva Lou
and Bonetta, all at home; two brothers, Bobby Jean of route 1, Highlandville and Tommy
Dale of the home. Serving as pallbearers were six war veterans; Loren, Alvin and J. W.
Roy, Clinton Gilmore, John Keithley and Leo Little.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 22, 1945 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Roy, Mary J. 12 Nov 1878 - 15 May 1971 CCR 27 May 1971 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Roy, 92, of Nixa, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with Jack Hathcock officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
Mrs. Roy died at her home at 10:30 a.m. Thursday following a short illness. She was a
resident of Nixa 17 years, and a former resident of Jamesville and Springfield. She was a
member of the Jamesville Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Audrey Reed,
of Nixa; three sons, Otto Roy, of Dinuba, Calif., Ward Roy of Highlandville and Clinton

Roy of Springfield; 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and four great, great
grandchildren.
Roy, Pearlie Ann (Fugitt) 15 May 1878 - 15 Feb 1952 CCR 21 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Wesley & Lottie (Barber) Fugitt; married 10 Apr 1898 John R. Roy]
Mrs. Pearlie Ann Roy was born at Bentonville, AR, on May 15, 1878, the
daughter of Wesley and Lottie Barber Fugitt, and passed away at her home, route 1,
Clever, MO, on February 15, 1952. She was converted over 50 years ago at Union City
and was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist church at the time of her death. On April
10, 1898, she was united in marriage to John R. Roy and to this union eight children were
born. One daughter preceded her mother in death. Surviving are her husband, John R.
Roy; five sons, Alfred, Leonard and Carl, Route 1, Clever, Loren of Billings, MO, and
Pfc. Lloyd Roy of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Maples, route 1,
Clever, and Mrs. Neva Compton of Billings; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren;
one brother, Richard Fugitt of Aurora; two sisters, Mrs. Belle Wilson of Clever and Mrs.
Maude Wilson of Lockwood, MO; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon in the Union Ridge Baptist church with the Rev. R. W.
Forbis officiating, assisted by Rev. Roscoe Harding and Lynn Swadley, Jr. Burial was in
the Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Roy, Seth Patrick 24 Feb 2007 - 24 Feb 2007 SN-L 27 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Alan & Melanie Roy]
Seth Patrick Roy passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007, in St. Johns Hospital,
Springfield. He was born February 24, 2007 in Springfield, Mo., the son of Alan and
Melanie Roy. He is survived by his parents Alan and Melanie Roy, of Battlefield, Mo.;
one brother, Gavin Roy, of Battlefield; paternal grandfather, Ken, and wife, Cheryl Roy,
of Springfield, Mo.; paternal grandmother, Becky, and husband, Ron Branson, of Ozark,
Mo.; maternal grandparents Rex and Teresa Henry, of West Plains, Mo.; greatgrandmother Edna Ruth Mavity, of Ringgold, Ga.; great-grandfather Elbert Surritte, of
Pottersville, Mo.; and two uncles, Brad Henry and David, and wife, Lanna Roy, all of
Springfield, Mo. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2007, at 11
a.m. in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, in Pomona, Mo., under the direction of the
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, of Springfield, Mo.
Roy, Tommy 10 May 1938 - 31 Dec 2003 CCH-N 14 Jan 2004 & SN-L 2 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Leonard & Auda (Gilmore) Roy; married 29 May 1959 Judith "Judy"
White]
Tommy Roy, 65, Clever, died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003, surrounded by his
loving family and friends following a curageous battle with cancer. He was born May 10,
1938 in Stone County, the son of Leonard and Auda (Gilmore) Roy. Roy served his
country in the U.S. Army. On May 29, 1959, he and Judith "Judy" White were united in
marriage. He was employed by Lily Tulip Cup Company for 44 years before retirement.
He loved his family and took pride in being surrounded by his grandchildren, and
enjoyed the time they spent together. He especially treasured the time spent outdoors
teaching his family to respect God and nature. He also taught them the meaning of
loyalty, and was always a man of his word. He loved to hunt and fish. He was preceded

in death by his parents; a brother, Junior Roy; and two sisters, Steva Mills and Vernice
Roy. Survivors include his wife, Judy; three children and their spouses, Jeffrey D. and
Kathy Roy, Ozark, Gregory B. and Shelly Roy, Clever, and Angela L. and David Nelson,
Clever; six grandchildren, Becky Roy, Andrew Nelson, Matt Nelson, Leanne Roy, Jared
Roy and Tyler Roy; a brother, Boby Roy and wife Freda, Clever; and two sisters, Louelle
McCurry, Nixa, and Bonnie Hedgpeth and husband J.B., Springfield. Funeral services
were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev.
Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery, Clever.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Roy, Ward Luther 28 Jul 1910 - 30 Dec 1992 OH 6 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Mary (Crumpley) Roy; married 14 Apr 1934 Faytha
Gahagan]
Ward Luther Roy, 82, Springfield, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1992, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born July 28, 1910, the son of James Thomas Roy and
Mary Crumpley Roy. On April 14, 1934, he was united in marriage to Faytha Gahagan.
He lived most of his life in Christian county, working in construction and as a farmer. He
was a member of Central Christian Church, Springfield. Survivors include his wife,
Faytha; and a daughter, Darlene Roy, Springfield. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 2, in
Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Rozell, Arch H. 20 Jan 1880 - 25 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of William & Annie Rozell; born Bear Creek, Searcy County, AR; married
Florence]
Arch H. Rozell, 71, of Route 3 Springfield died early Tuesday morning in the
Haguewood hospital in Ozark following a three week illness. Mr. Rozell, for the past 20
years, has operated a general merchandise store at Sequiota. He is survived by his wife,
Florence. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Alma-LohmeyerJewell Windle Chapel in Springfield with Rev. Charles Burger officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood cemetery.
Rozell, Billy R. 27 Oct 1928 - 6 Oct 1992
[Note: married Roberta]
Billy R. Rozell, 63, Ozark, died Tuesday, Oct.. 6, 1992, in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was a longtime resident of the area and practiced
dentistry in Ozark from 1959 to 1985. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Roberta; his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Scott Logan;
and two grandchildren, Chris and Jenny Logan, Leawood, Kan. Private burial will be
under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. The family requests no flowers. Memorial
contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church, P. O. Box 501, Ozark, Mo. 65721.
(Springfield News-Leader – 9 October 1992)
Rozell, Dale Wayne 13 Jul 1960 - 14 Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p1
[Note: Son of Ronald Wayne & Huba Allen (Morrison) Rozell]
Wreck Claims Chadwick Youth

A 17-year-old Chadwick High School senior was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital after he was thrown form his pickup truck near Sparta. The victim, Dale Wayne
Rozell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Rozell of Chadwick was southbound on Mo.,125
about 125 a.m. Sunday when his vehicle apparently failed too negotiate a curve and
struck a small tree and a fence, troopers reported. Also thrown from the truck was 15year-old Troy L. Coffer, Sparta who escaped with minor cuts and abrasions, In addition
to his parents, young Rozell is survived by a brother, Tommy, of the home; two sister,
Mrs. Vickie Goin, Chadwick and Sarah Rozell of the home; his paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rozell, Chadwick, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Morrison, Keltner. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Rozell, Dale Wayne 13 Jul 1960 - 14 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p16
We wish to express our sincere appreciation to everyone for the acts of kindness
shown us at the loss of our loved one. A special thanks to Dale’s teenage friends. The
family of Dale Wayne Rozell.
Rozell, Glen H. 1908 - 19 Dec 1957 CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1
[Note: married Juanita]
Funeral services for Glen H. Rozell, 59 of Sparta who died December 19 at St.
Johns Hospital, Springfield following a lengthy illness were held Sunday, December 22
at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta High School auditorium with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Recv.
Donald Linebarger officiating. Interment was in Sparta Masonic Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever and Masonic rites were conducted by the
Sparta lodge of which he was a member. Bearers were Dr. A. M. Alexander, Dr. W. W.
Wilson, Virgil Osburn, Claude Mathis, Clyde Forgey and Ray Preston. A native of
Bradleyville, he came to Chadwick as a boy and was educated in the Chadwick school,
Southwest Missouri State College, and the University of Missouri. He first taught at
Mound School and later served as superintendent at Chadwick and Sparta. He retired
from the teaching profession to become postmaster at Sparta, and later became a rural
mail carrier out of the Sparta post office. Mr. Rozell was a member of the Sparta Baptist
church, the Sparta Masonic Lodge and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple in Springfield.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Juanita Rozell; one son, Douglas Rozell; two brothers,
Ray Rozell of Garrison and Vern Rozell of Chadwick and one sister, Mrs. Golda Harris
of Sapulpa, Okla.
Rozell, Irene (Kessee) 29 Jun 1889 - 21 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p12
[Note: married Press Wayne Rozell 21 Sep 1887 - 2 Oct 1969; tombstone gives 21 Jan
1977 death date]
SPARTA - Services for Mrs. Irene Rozell, 88, Sparta, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
in the Union Church at Chadwick with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was in
the Sparta Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs.
Rozell died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday in the Cox Medical Center in Springfield of natural
causes. She moved to Chadwick on Jan. 1, 1920 from Protem and was a member of the
Christian Church in Chadwick. Surviving are three sons, Lawrence of Sparta, Don of
Brea, Calif and Lon of Crane; three daughters, Mrs. Novella Tann and Mrs. Helen Lowe,

both of Independence and Mrs. Ruth Mooney, Rogersville; 12 grandchildren and 23 great
grandchildren.
Rozell, Kilbee 15 Jul 1883 - 6 Oct 1962 CCR 11 Oct 1962 p1
[Note: son of Stephen J. & Rozell; married Josie Pickett 5 Jul 1887 - 17 Oct 1985]
Funeral services for Kilbee Rozell, 79, Chadwick, who died Saturday night at
Burge Protestant Hospital in Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Chadwick Union
Church with the Rev. E. T. Sechler officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Rozell suffered a heart attack at his home Thursday and
was taken to the hospital late that afternoon. Mr. Rozell taught school in Christian and
Taney Counties before he became postmaster at Chadwick. He held the postmaster
position for 25 years and retired in 1941. A member of the Chadwick Christian Church,
he is survived by his wife, Josie; two sons, Reggie, Kansas City and Ronnie, Rolla; two
daughters, Mrs. Clarice Adams, Memphis, Tenn, and Mrs. Jean Collins, 1015 West
Glenwood Drive, Springfield; a brother, Kirby Rozell, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Rozell, Lawrence William 11 Oct 1912 - 13 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
[Note: Son of Press Wayne & Irene (Keesee) Rozell; married 2 May 1932 Thelma Faye
Shipman]
Lawrence William Rozell, age 87 of Chadwick, passed away Wednesday October
13, 1999. He was born October 11, 1912 near Reuter, Missouri in Taney County. He
moved with his parents Press Wayne and Irene Keesee Rozell to East View where he
attended his first school. On January 1, 1920 the family relocated to a farm north of
Chadwick where he attended school through the eighth grade. On May 2, 1932 he was
united in marriage to Thelma Faye Shipman of Chadwick. Shortly after his marriage he
was employed by the Lukins Ranch of Chadwick comprising over 8,000 acres where he
and his wife resided on Bull Creek west of Chadwick. After approximately five years Mr.
Rozell acquired farm and ranch land north of Chadwick and spent the rest of his life
building and managing his ranching business. He served his community several years on
the Chadwick School board and was a founding member of the Chadwick Saddle Club in
1955 where he served as president for many years. In 1997 he received Jesus Christ as his
savior, was baptized into the First Baptist Church of Chadwick and regularly attended
worship services. Survivors include a son, Jerry Rozell and his wife Linda, Chadwick; a
daughter-in-law, Huba, Chadwick; six grandchildren, Vickie Goin and her husband Rick,
Sarah Grubaugh and her husband John, Tom Rozell and his wife Kristi, Valorie McAmis
and her husband Rick, Brad Rozell and his wife Sara, Tonya Gardner and her husband
Doug; eight great-grandchildren, Rintha, Taylor, Ethan, Drew, Sydney, Sierra, Landon
and Kailyn; and two sisters, Novella Tann and Ruth Mooney. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Thelma in 1994; his parents; two brothers, Don and Lon; a sister, Helen
Lowe; a son Wayne and a grandson Dale Wayne. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.,
Saturday October 16, 1991, at the First Baptist Church of Chadwick with the Reverend
Dale Gann and Reverend David Owings officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Rozell, Malissa Octavia (Loftin) 1 Jan 1879 - 28 Apr 1949 CCR 5 May 1949

[Note: Daughter of David & Lucinda Loftin; married 10 Mar 1898 James Wright Rozell
25 Oct 1875 - 28 Dec 1937]
Malissa Octavia Loftin was born in Polk County, Missouri January 1, 1879 and
died Thursday, April 28, 1949 in her home in Chadwick, Mo. She was 70 years of age.
She was united in marriage March 10, 1898 to James W. Rozell, who preceded her in
death in December 1937. To this union were born six children, a daughter, Mrs. Golda
Harris of Ozark and five sons, Ray of Garrison, Mo., Vern of Chadwick, Glen of Sparta,
Gorman of Ash Grove who preceded her in death in 1947 and Clell who died in infancy.
She is also survived by four half-brothers, Grover and Clyde Loftin of Dallas, Texas and
Lester and Morney Loftin of Cassville, Mo.; one half-sister, Mrs. Brice Vanhorn of Santa
Paula, Calif.; and 12 grandchildren. At the age of 13, she was united with the Missionary
Baptist Church at Bradleyville, MO. In 1914, the Rozell family moved to Chadwick,
where they were engaged in the mercantile business for many years. Mrs. Rozell was a
very active member of the Chadwick Baptist Church, and was well known throughout
this region for her devoted and outstanding church work. Funeral services were
conducted Sunday afternoon in the Chadwick Baptist Church, with Rev. Roscoe Harding
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Chadwick.
Rozell, May Katy Howard (Monger) 1916 - 10 Apr 2006 SN-L 29 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joseph George & Cora Belle (Anderson) Monger; married 15 Feb
1933 Don L. Rozell]
May Katy Howard (Monger) Rozell May, 89, passed away April 10, 2006, in
Arizona. Graveside memorial services and burial will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30,
2006, in the Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rozell, Press Wayne 21 Sep 1887 - 2 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note; Son of Miller Proctor & Sarah (Hensley) Rozell; married Irene Kessee 29 Jun
1889 - 21 Jan 1977]
Press W. Rozell, 82, of Route 1, Sparta, died at 11 p.m. Monday at his home, 1
1/2 miles north of Chadwick, following an apparent heart attack. A 49-year resident of
Christian County, Mr. Rozell was a farmer and had served on the Christian County
Welfare Board and the County Extension Board for many years, He was a member of the
Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Irene; three sons, Lawrence Rozell of
Sparta, Don Rozell, of Beaumont, Calif. and Lon Rozell, of Crane; three daughters, Mrs.
Novella Weisiger and Mrs. Helen Lowe, both of Independence and Mrs. Ruth Mooney,
Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Cal Bromly, Hereford, Tex. and Mrs. Zona McCall, Vinita,
Okla.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Glesco Roberts officiating, Burial
will be in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Rozell, Ronald James 9 Sep 1928 - 11 Sep 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981
[Note: Son of Kilbee & Josie (Pickett) Rozell]
Services for Ronald J. Rozell, 53, Rolla, were Monday in Chadwick Union
Church with the Rev: Carl Redford officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery
under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Rozell died Friday in St. John's Regional

Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A Chadwick native, he graduated with a
bachelor of science in mathematics from Southwest Missouri State. He taught several
years in Springfield area high schools before going to the University of Missouri-Rolla
where he taught 22 years. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include
his mother, Mrs. Josie Rozell, Chadwick; a brother, Reggie, Raymore; and two sisters,
Mrs. Clarice Adams, Memphis, Tenn., and Mrs. Jean Collins, Springfield.
Rozell, Ronald Wayne 5 Feb 1933 - 5 Sep 1999 CCH-N 8 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Lawrence William & Thelma Faye (Shipman) Rozell; married 5 Mar 1953
Huba Allien Morrison]
Ronald Wayne Rozell, age 66 of Chadwick passed away Sunday, September 5,
1999 in his home. He was born February 5, 1933 on Bull Creek, near Chadwick,
Missouri to Lawrence William and Thelma Faye (Shipman) Rozell. He attended
Chadwick Schools, graduating in 1950. On March 5, 1953, he was united in marriage to
Huba Allien Morrison of Highlonesome. Mr. Rozell served in the U.S. Army from 1955
to 1956, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. After serving in the Army, he and Huba
returned to Chadwick where he drove a truck for Ulhman Lumber Company. He also
drove a school bus for Chadwick School. Throughout his life he worked at many things,
including going to wheat harvest, combining fescue seed and raising beef cattle and
horses. Most of his life he was a truck driver. In later years he worked for the United
States Postal Service hauling mail to Sedalia, Missouri for more than thirteen years.
Survivors include: his wife Huba of the home; his father, Lawrence Rozell of Chadwick;
two daughters, Vickie Goin and her husband Rick, Chadwick, and Sarah Grubaugh and
her husband John, Ozark; a son, Tom Rozell and his wife Kristi, Chadwick; five
grandchildren, Rintha, Taylor, Drew, Ethan and Sierra; and a brother, Jerry Rozell and
his wife Linda, Chadwick. He was preceded in death by his mother; and one son, Dale
Wayne. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 1999 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Dale Gann officiating. Burial will be in
Chadwick Cemetery.
Rozell, Roy Jess 20 Dec 1903 - 15 Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
[Note: married Mildred]
NIXA - Services for Jess Rozell, 71, Route 1, Nixa were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Salem Church, Ocie with the Rev. Glesco Roberts and Lee Frazier officiating. Burial was
in the Wolfe Cemetery, Protem, under the direction of Clarkson of Forsyth. Mr. Rozell
died at 2 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. A
longtime resident of Taney County and Protem, Mr. Russell had lived in the Nixa area for
the past se en years. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two
brothers, John of 2143 South Delaware, Springfield and Norm of Ocie; and two sisters,
Mrs. Minnie Tidwell, Nixa and (two blank lines follow in newspaper)
Rozell, Sallie J. (Cross) 20 Mar 1906 - 5 Jun 1971 CCR 10 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of West C. and Martha Adelaide Cross; married Ray W. Rozell 9 Dec
1901 - 16 Mar 1970]
Mrs. Sallie Rozell, 65, the Garrison, Mo. postmistress since 1944, died at 2 a.m.
Saturday, June 5, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Rozell, a member of the

Garrison Baptist Church, also operated a general store at Garrison for many years with
her husband, Ray, who died March 16, 1970. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Mary
Louise Casey, Wichita, Kan.; three sons, Dr. Billy Rozell, Ozark dentist, James Rozell,
also of Ozark, and Joe Rozell, Garrison, principal of Ozark High School; two brothers,
Andrew Cross, Springfield and Dorsey Cross, San Francisco, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs.
Delphia McTeer and Mrs. Bessie Caudle, both of Fresno, Calif; 19 grandchildren and a
great grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Garrison Baptist Church with the
Rev. Allen Harrison officiating, assisted by the Rev. Carl Thompson, . Burial was in
Garrison Cemetery, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Rozell, Vern C. 4 Dec 1912 - 15 Feb 1969 CCR 20 Feb 1969 p4
[Note: Son of James Wright & Melissia Octavia (Loftin/Sechler) Rozell; married Eula
Hull; mother’s maiden name is listed as Loftin in both her obituary and in story on page
150 of Chadwick Then & Now and Sechler in story on page 154 of the same book apparently born as a Loftin and may or may not have taken the surname Sechler of her
aunt & uncle who raised her; I have seem elsewhere that Vern was earlier married to
Ethel Baker 31 Oct 1912 - 13 Feb 1994 who married second George Louis Roussell 8
Nov 1908 - 19 Mar 1945 - Is this correct or just confused??]
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick High School
auditorium for Vern C. Rozell, 56, who died at 8 p.m. Saturday in his home in Chadwick
of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Rozell had been postmaster in Chadwick since 1941 and
had lived there since a child. He was a member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge and the
Chadwick Baptist Church. Prior to taking the position of postmaster, he had been the
general merchandise business. Surviving are his wife, Eula; three sons, Gary of Memphis,
Tenn., Bennie of Peculiar and Bob of Lebanon; five grandchildren; one brother, Ray of
Garrison; and one sister, Mrs. Goldie Harris of Sapulpa. Okla. Officiating at the Tuesday
services were the Rev. Ivan Tatum, assisted by the Rev. Robert Van Kleek. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark Masonic rites were conducted at
the grave.
Rubison, Reo Rex 10 Oct 1917 – 3 Nov 1997 CCH-N 8 Nov 1997
Reo Rex Rubison, 80, Springfield, died at 2:57 p.m. Monday Nov. 3, 1997, in
Greene Haven Nursing Home, Springfield. Reo was born Oct. 10, 1917, in Republic,
Mo., the son of Henry and Ila Jackson Rubison. He was married to Thelma Johnson, in
1954 in Harrison, Ark. He was a self-employed TV technical. He is preceded in death by
his parents. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Thelma, Springfield; two daughters,
Rita Rubison, Springfield; Larue Allen, Ontario; Cal.; a son, Bob Rubison, Highland,
Cal.; a step-daughter, Anna Mobley, Arz.; and a stepson, Jim Bateman, Nixa; a sister,
Dorothy Blades, Republic; four grandchildren, two-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Hobo Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
Rubison, Thelma Eudene (Johnson) Bateman 25 Nov 1921 - 14 Feb 2005 SN-L 17
Feb 2005

Thelma Eudene Rubison, 83, Springfield, passed away Monday, February 14,
2005, in her home. She was born November 25, 1921, in Sparta, the daughter of Calvin
and Melinda (Rucker) Johnson. On January 18, 1954, she and Reo Rex Rubison were
united in marriage. He preceded her in death on November 3, 1997. Mrs. Rubison was a
member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. She had lived in California for several years
before returning to this area. She enjoyed gardening during the time she lived on a farm.
Survivors include a son, James Bateman; two daughters, Beulah Ann Moberly, Ariz., and
Rita Gail Rubison, Springfield; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; a brother, Floyd
Johnson; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, February
19, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home.
Ruby, Reamus E.
15 Feb 1884 - 16 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Son of William H. & Fannie H. (Bledsoe) Ruby; married 19 Feb 1902 Lola M.
Riley; married Helen M. 15 Nov 1899 - 23 Nov 1952]
Reamus E. Ruby, 85, of Springfield, died at 1:45 p.m. Friday in Springfield
Osteopathic Hospital following a five-month illness. Mr. Ruby, a retired carpenter, was a
native of Christian County, but had lived in Springfield most of his life. He was a
member of the Clever Christian Church. Surviving him are his wife, Allie; three sons,
Bob Ruby, San Diego, Calif., Reamus Ruby, Jr., Wichita, Kan., and Howard Ruby,
Phoenix, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Lela Trask, Springfield, Va., Mrs. Lucy Baker,
Springfield, and Mrs. Jewell Vaughan, Strafford; 11 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Klingner Chapel with the
Rev. Henry Long officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever.
Rucker, William R. 29 May 1888 - 23 Jul 1953 CCR 30 Jul 1953 p5
[Note: tombstone gives name as William M. Rucker]
William R. Rucker, son of Johnson and Samantha Rucker, was born May 29,
1888 and died July 23, 1953, at the age of 65.
He is survived by one sister, Mrs.
Dollie Johnson, four nieces, one nephew and a host of friends.
Funeral services were
held July 23 at the Shipman Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Roy Shipman, with burial
there under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Ruckman, Charles William 25 Mar 1908 - 10 Mar 1947 CCR 13 Mar 1947 p5
[Note: Son of Harley B. & Mary B. (Brown) Ruckman]
Charles William Ruckman, 38, passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Harley Ruckman at 9:30 Monday evening after a long illness. Besides his parents,
he is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Roy Pendergrass of Sterling, Kansas, and Mrs. Opal
Andrus of Springfield; four brothers, Albert of Lyons, Kans., Howard of Newton, Kans.,
Raymond and Eugene, both of Sterling, Kansas. Funeral services are as yet incomplete.
Rudd, James Allen 24 Dec 1939 - 4 Nov 1995
[Note: Son of Jesse & Ola Rudd; No legible tombstone found at Selmore Cemetery]
James Allen Rudd, 55, of Ozark, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born Dec. 24, 1939, in Troy, Tennessee, and was the son of Jesse
and Ola Rudd. Survivors include: his wife, Vicky; his mother, Ola Rudd; two brothers,

Marshall Rudd and Al Rudd; a sister, Brenda Warhurst; and five children, Theresa,
Tracy, Lynn, Lisa, and Justin Rudd. Graveside funeral services were Monday in Selmore
Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Rudolph, Annie Violet 12 Jul 1900 - 29 Aug 1972 CCR 31 Aug 1972 p4
[Note: married Samuel Rudolph 3 Mar 1896 - 27 Apr 1977[
Mrs. Annie V. Rudolph, 72, of Nixa, died at 10:16 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital after a short illness. Mrs.. Rudolph was a member of the Methodist Church and
the Order of Eastern Star of Lansing, Kan. She is survived by her husband, Samuel; a
son, Chief Petty Officer Cecil R. Rudolph, serving with the U. S. Coast Guard at Port
Arthur, Tex. and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will follow in the
Delaware Cemetery.
Rudolph, Samuel C. 3 Mar 1896 - 27 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: married Annie Violet 12 Jul 1900 - 29 Aug 1972]
NIXA - Services for Samuel C. Rudolph, 80, of Ledyard, Conn. formerly of Nixa,
were at 10 a.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Roscoe Harding will officiate,
and burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Masonic rites at graveside will be conducted by
the Gate of the Temple Lodge of Springfield. Mr. Rudolph, who lived her until 1967,
died in West Haven, Conn.. Veterans Administration Hospital at 11 p.m. Wednesday. Mr.
Rudolph resided in Nixa until 1967. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Lansing,
Kan. Surviving are a son, Cecil R., stationed in New York City with the United Stated
Coast Guard; a brother, Elzie of Fort Leavenworth, Kan. and three grandchildren.
Rueter, Fred R.
2 Feb 1882 - 2 Nov 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: married Nora 24 Sep 1885 - 5 Jun 1975; father of Gladys Rueter 2 Aug 1909 - 21
May 1913]
Fred R. Rueter, 87, of Chadwick, died at 5:40 p.m. Sunday in the Lakeview
Nursing Home, Forsyth, following a two-year illness. A longtime resident of Chadwick,
Mr. Reuter was a retired stone mason. Survivors include his wife, Nora; one daughter,
Mrs. Bernice Mincks, Springfield; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Adams Chapel, Ozark, with Gale
Hartley officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Ruis, C. Catherine “Cass” (Long) 2 Jan 1917 - 15 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
C. Catherine (Cass) Ruis departed this life Jan. 15, 2001 to be with her Lord. She
was born Jan. 2, 1917 in Williamsburg, Iowa, the sixth of seven children of Albert Lewis
Long and Lily Mae Landreth Long. She was the loved wife of Roy James Ruis, and
having married on Sept. 8. 1939, they moved to Redwood City, Calif., where they raised
three children. Upon retiring in 1968, they moved to Clear Lake, Calif., then to Roseville,
Calif., in 1985 and lastly to Missouri with her daughter and son-in-law in 1999. She was
a member of the loving fellowship of Nixa Christian Church. She is survived by daughter
Marilyn Bender of Nixa and her husband, Donald; daughter Pamela Bowen of Newark,
Calif., and her husband James; son Steve Ruis of Grass Valley, Calif., and his wife
Claudia; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one sister, Carrie Powers of

Nice, Calif. Her husband, parents, brothers and two grandchildren preceded her in death.
She will be remembered by family and friends for her jovial spirit and zest for life. A
memorial celebration was held at Nixa Christian Church on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2001 at 2
p.m. with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating. Cremation was handled by Harris Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nixa Christian Church building fund or
the charity of your choice
Rumbaugh, John Paul 8 Mar 1917 - 20 Nov 2004 SN-L 23 Nov 2004 & CCH-N 1 Dec
2004
[Note: Son of William Rueben & Amelia (Reiser) Rumbaugh; married 29 Aug 1953
Mary Tate ]
Mr. John Paul Rumbaugh, 87, Ozark, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2004,
in his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 8, 1917, in
Lower Hillville, Pennsylvania, the son of William Rueben and Amelia Reiser Rumbaugh,
both of which preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were four brothers,
George, Bob, Edward and Floyd; and three sisters, Bertha, Edna and Gertrude. He
proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a survivor of the bombing
of Pearl Harbor. He served on the USS San Francisco, but helped out the USS New
Orleans during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He has since spent many years working on oil
rigs in the North Sea and in many other places around the globe. He was united in
marriage to Mary Tate on August 29, 1953, in Roswell, New Mexico. His hobbies
included wood working, landscaping, and gardening both produce and flowers. He had a
fond appreciation for nature and enjoyed bird watching. He was very family oriented and
was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. John will be sadly missed by all
who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of the home, Mary Rumbaugh; one son,
John Paul Rumbaugh Jr., of Litte Rock, Ark.; four daughters, Gail Hicks of Springfield,
Va., Sue Wilson and husband, Milton of Sugarland, Texas, Linda Madden of Ozark, and
Paula Wolcott and husband, Richard of Lake Jackson, Texas; nine grandchildren;
numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 24, 2004, at 10 a.m. in ThiemeShadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery with military honors provided. Visitation will be held today, November 23,
2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in John's
name to the Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield,
MO 65804.
Published 11/23/04
Rumfelt, Lavelle Hosea 30 Apr 1926 - 8 Sep 2003 SN-L 10 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Clay Eldon & Essie Mae (Rose) Rumfelt; married 11 Aug 1946 Betty Jo
Spurlock]
Funeral services for Mr. Lavelle Hosea Rumfelt, Marionville, formerly of the
Mountain Grove area, will be at 10 a.m. today in the Williams Funeral Chapel with Rev.
Reg Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in the Marionville I.O.O.F. Cemetery under the
direction of the Williams Funeral Home of Marionville. He was born in Hartville, Mo., to
Clay Eldon and Essie Mae Rose Rumfelt on April 30, 1926, and he died at 5:05 a.m.
Monday, September 8, 2003 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. On August 11, 1946,
in Mountain Grove, Mo., he was married to the former Betty Jo Spurlock by the Rev.

Earl Bivens. He was a Methodist, and served in the Navy in World War II, he was also a
retired dairy farmer and an auto parts salesman for 18 years. His survivors include his
beloved wife, Betty, of the home; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Terry Rumfelt
and their three children, Jared, Jenna and Jessica Rumfelt, all of Bolivar; his two
daughters and sons-in-law, daughter Judy and Dwight Dittmar of Billings, their children,
Shawna and Mark Estep of Marionville, Dusty and Amy Dittmar of Billings, and
daughter Kathy and Steve Baer of Rogersville, their children, Scott, Matthew and Jason
Bear and their families; and five great grandchildren, Cheyanne and Shelby Estep of
Marionville, Klayton Dittmar of Billings, Kayle Baer of Nixa, and Grant Baer of the state
of Arkansas. The family wishes to send a special thanks to the Cardiac Support Center at
Cox South Hospital, where he attended for three years, also all of the doctors and nurses.
Rumley, Charles E. "Chuck" 7 Mar 1957 - 29 Apr 2004 CCN-L 3 May 2004 & SN-L
1 May 2004
[Note: Son of James B. & Charlene (Schmidt) Rumley; married 4 Jan 1980 Karen
LeJeune]
Charles E. "Chuck" Rumley, 47, Ozark, died at 3:26 p.m. Thursday, April 29 at
St. John's Hospital, Springfield, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was born
March 7, 1957, in Aurora, the son of James B. and Charlene (Schmidt) Rumley. Charles
was united in marriage to Karen LeJeune January 4, 1980 in Billings. They have lived in
Ozark since 1998. He worked at Silver Dollar City as a train robber during his college
years. He began his merchandising career at J.C. Penney's in Springfield and then in
Tulsa, Okla. He was merchandising manager at Dollywood in Tennessee for seven years
before returning to Silver Dollar City. His current position was General Manager of the
Grand Village, Branson. Charles was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical UCC, Billings.
He loved the outdoors, golfing and spending time with "his girls." He was a past master
of Masonic Lodge 379, Billings. A nephew, Joshua Rumley, preceded him in death. He
is survived by his wife, Karen, and two daughters, Kelsey and Kayla, all of the home; his
parents, James and Charlene Rumley, Billings; two brothers and their wives, David and
Brenda Rumley, Springfield, and Brad and Tracie Rumley, Billings; a sister and husband,
Alicia and Johnny Verch, Billings; four nieces, four nephews; a great nephew; other
relatives and many friends. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Monday at St. Peter's
Evangelical UCC, Billings., with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating, under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will be in St. Peter's Cemetery. Visitation will
be 6-8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, at Republic. The casket will be closed at
beginning of service. Contributions may be made to Kelsey and Kayla Rumley Education
Fund, Bank of Billings or in care of the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Runcorn, Bert E. 18 Apr 1880 - 16 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2
Bert E. Runcorn, 91, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday at Christian County Nursing
Home, following a long illness. Mr. Runcorn was a native of Wisconsin, and
homesteaded in the Panhandle of Oklahoma in the early 1900’s. He later moved to
Alpine, Calif., then moved here in 1970. Survivors include four sons, Edmond, Whittier,
Calif.; Donald, Rogersville, Walter, Clayton, N. M.; Clifford, Republic; one daughter,
Mrs. Ethel Briden, San Diego, Calif; 17 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Chapel with Rev. Morris D.
Tullock officiating. Cremation followed.
Runcorn, Donald L. 17 May 1908 - Dec. 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Bert E. & ? (?) Runcorn; married Fern]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services were Wednesday here for Donald L. Runcorn,
68, Route 3, Rogersville, who apparently shot himself between 10 a.m. and noon Sunday
at his home. Greene County Medical Examiner Dr. Erwin Busiek ruled the death a
suicide. A retired farmer and member of Elm Grove Methodist Church. Mr. Runcorn is
survived by his wife, Fern; two daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Klap and Mrs. Sylvia Dalton,
both of Route 3, Rogersville; three brothers, Clifford of Republic, Walter of Clayton, N.
M. and Edmond, Whittier, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Ethel Briden, San Diego, Calif.; and
three grandchildren. Services was at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Marsh Chapel here with
the Rev. John Chaffin officiating Burial was in Holland Cemetery, west of Rogersville.
Runge, Elmer H. 4 Sep 1908 - 19 Apr 1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
[Note: married Alma L. 21 Sep 1910 - 2 Apr 2003]
Elmer Runge, 79, of Rt. 2, Billings, died April 19 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, after a brief illness. Services for Mr. Runge were held April 21 in the
Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Dean , Hendricks officiating. A retired
businessman, Mr. Runge was a member of the Avalon United Methodist Church, Avalon,
and of the Avalon IOOF Lodge. Mr. Runge's survivors include his wife, Alma; two sons,
Albert, Springfield, and Gary, Billings; a brother, Oscar, Excelsior Springs; and six
grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Russell, Anna Maude (Ellingsworth) 7 Feb 1888 - 30 Apr 1966 CCR 5 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of John William & Amanda Jane (Thogmartin) Ellingsworth; married
William T. Russell 17 Oct 1884 - 3 Apr 1963; SSDI gives 7 Feb 1887 - 15 Apr 1966
lifespan]
Mrs. Anna Maude Russell, 78, a lifelong resident of the Nixa and Highlandville
communities, died at 4:15 p.m. in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
Mrs. Russell was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church west of Highlandville.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Faytha Blevins, Nixa and Mrs. Nelda Johnson,
Springfield; two sons, Clarence, Springfield, and Clyde, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Nora
Walker, Springfield; four brothers, Lester Ellingsworth, Springfield, Elmer Ellingsworth,
Highlandville, Loy Ellingsworth, Richland, Wash., and Delbert Ellingsworth, state of
Texas; a half-sister; three half-brothers; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pleasant Grove Baptist church west of
Highlandville, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa
Russell, Anna 16 Dec 1888 - 18 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB3
[Note: married Hubert R. Russell 4 Dec 1889 - 1 Apr 1972 ; no stone in Selmore
Cemetery]
Services for Mrs. Anna Russell, 89, Ozark, were held April 20 in Harris Chapel
with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. Russell died April
18 in the Christian County Nursing Home. She was a member of Southside Church of

Christ. Survivors include a son, Ray, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Florence Stow, Springfield;
two grandchildren, five great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren
AND
Russell, Anna 16 Dec 1888 - 18 Apr 1979 OH 26 Apr 1979 pB7
We want to say thanks to everyone for your prayers, visits, cards, flowers, food
and all the kind words of sympathy from the illness and death of our aunt, grandmother
and mother. Especially do we want to thank Mr. Dewayne Bray, those that had a part in
the song service and the Christian County Nursing Home for their wonderful and kind
treatment while she was in the home. The family of Anna Russell. Ray Russell and
family. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stowe and family. Mrs. Bessie Chaffin and family.
Russell, Anna Pearl 11 Aug 1897 - 11 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for Miss Anna Pearl Russell, 59, of 454 South Market,
Springfield, who died Thursday in Springfield’s Baptist Hospital following a month’s
illness, were held Sunday, July 13 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark,
with Hal Fanning, Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. She was an
employee of the Baptist Hospital and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Chaffin of Ozark and Mrs. Arthur Tillman of Rolla.
Russell, Betty Jane (Vickery) 1921 - 6 Oct 2006 SN-L 8 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Kate (Osburn) Vickery; married 1 Mar 1940 Donald Dean
Russell who died 20 Nov 1983]
Betty Jane Russell, 85, of Ozark, born to the late Elmer and Kate (Osburn)
Vickery in Rogersville, Mo., passed away on October 6, 2006, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was united in marriage to Donald Dean Russell on March 1, 1940; he
preceded her in death on November 20, 1983. To this union two daughters were born.
Betty has been a member of King's Way United Methodist Church for 39 years. She and
her husband taught Sunday school together. She enjoyed crafts and collected crystal.
Betty had a green thumb and ferns were her passion. Betty was an incredible woman who
enjoyed the simple life and caring for others. She will be deeply missed by all who knew
her. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Donald and sister, Dorothy
Pearce. Survivors include two daughters, Donetta "DJ" Rossiter and husband, Thomas, of
Nixa and Carolyn Bixler and husband, Dan, of Lee's Summit; grandchildren, Matthew
Terrill, Tanner Smith and Claire Bixler; four siblings, Sarah Vincent of Albuquerque,
N.M., Harry Vickery and wife, Katherine of Springfield, Mary Campbell and husband,
Robert, and Robert "Bob" Vickery and wife, Jan, all of Rogersville; numerous other
loving relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday,
October 10, 2006, at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte Chapel with
burial to follow in Springfield National Cemetery with a gate time of 3 p.m. Visitation
will be held Monday, October 9, 2006, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home, 4500 S.
Lone Pine, Springfield, MO 65804. In her honor, memorial contributions may be made to
the Alzheimer's Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804 or Ozark
Riverview Manor, 1200 W. Hall, Ozark, MO 65721, or left at the funeral home.
Russell, Bill J. 25 Oct 1929 – 1 Sep 1995 CCH-N 13 Sep 1995

Bill J. Russell, 65, of Escalon, California, died Sept. 1, 1995, in California. He
was born October 25, 1929, and worked as a painting contractor for 35 years. Survivors
include: his wife, Juanita Russell; three children, Linda Chapman, Brenda Achmolzi and
Joe Russell, all of this area; three brothers, James E. Russell, Vacaville, CA., Rev: David
Russell, Paradise, CA., and Virgil Russell, Colorado; three sisters, Diletha Farmer,
Charlene White, and Mary Walker, all of Stockton, CA.; and eight grandchildren. Burial
was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Russell, Charles William 4 Sep 1874 - 13 Dec 1953 CCR 17 Dec 1953 p4
Funeral services for Charles William Russell, 79, who died Sunday, December
13, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. N. Chaffin at Ozark were held at 2:00 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark. Last rites were conducted by
Brother L. O. Sanderson of Springfield and burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin. A native of Hart County, Kentucky, he came to Missouri as a small boy and
spent most of his life in this community. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Abbott Russell in 1906. Survivors include three
daughters, Mrs. Chaffin, Miss Anna Russell of Springfield and Mrs. Arthur Tilton of
Riverdale, N. D.; a brother, Hubert R. Russell of Ozark; seven grandchildren, nine great
grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
Russell, Clyde 6 Aug 1918 - 25 Aug 2006 SN-L 27 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of William T. & Anna Maude (Ellingsworth) Russell; married Mides]
Clyde Russell was born Aug. 6, 1918, in Highlandville, Mo., Clyde went home to
be with the Lord Aug. 25, 2006. Clyde is survived by wife, Mides Russell, marriage 53
years; four children, Jeff Russell, Republic, Shirley Jones, Ozark, Brenda Bull,
Springfield; four grandchildren, Brian Bull, Tom Jones, Teresa Burks, Mike Jones; and
seven great-grandchildren; one twin brother, Clarence Russell of Springfield. He was
preceded in death by one son, Wayne Russell; two sisters, Nelda Johnson and Faytha
Belvins. Clyde graduated in 1938 from Highlandville High School was honorably
discharged and earned six bronze stars from Army Air Force, and retired from C.U. in
1984. Clyde was a loving husband, Daddy and grandpa. He loved the Lord and loved to
fish, hunt and spend time with grandchildren. He was a kind and gentle soul and was a
friend to all he met. To his children, he was a hero and greatest Dad ever. He will truly be
missed, but we know he is in the presence of our Lord and Savior. Visitation will be
Monday, Aug. 28, 2006, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with funeral
services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Russell, Curtis Michael 16 Mar 2006 - 17 Mar 2006 SN-L 19 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Curtis Paul & Jessica Michael (Horton) Russell]
Curtis Michael Russell, infant son of Curtis Paul and Jessica Michael (Horton)
Russell, Billings, Mo., was born March 16, 2006, in Springfield and passed away March
17, 2006, in Children's Hospital, St. Louis. He is survived by his parents; a brother, Cody
Lee Russell, a sister, Allyson Lynn Russell, all of the home; his maternal grandfather,
Mike Horton, Billings; maternal grandmother and step-grandfather, Lynn and Curtis Cox,
Marionville; paternal grandparents, LeRoy and Nancy Russell, Billings; maternal great-

grandparents, Rev. Victor and Billie Horton, Billings; two uncles, Josh Horton and
Ronnie Russell, both of Billings. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21,
2006, in Rose Hill West Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Baker and Rev. Victor Horton
officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Russell, Donald Bedford 1 Mar 1911 - 27 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Mar 2001
Donald Bedford Russell, 89, Springfield, died Feb. 27, 2001 in Manor Care,
Springfield. He was born March 1, 1911 in Ozark, the son of Bedford and Lucy Russell.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Russell, an
architectural designer, attended Washington University of Kansas, and University of
Arkansas. He also studied in France at l'Ecole de Fontainebleau which greatly influenced
his architectural style. His distinctively designed homes remain among the most
celebrated in the area. Survivors include close friends Cynthia Hollander, Lee McLean,
Bob Price, and Marge and Randy Wilson, all of Springfield. Funeral services were
March 1 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Alf Halvorson officiating. Burial
was in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Russell, Daniel 3 Dec 1958 - 21 Jan 1975 OH 30 Jan 1975 p1
Fall Fatal To Nixa Youth
Services were held last Friday for a 16 year old Nixa youth who died last Tuesday
night from injuries suffered in a fall from a tree Jan. 12. Daniel Russell, Chalet City
South mobile home park near Nixa, died in St. John’s Hospital where he had been
hospitalized since the accident. Russell, a student at Nixa High School, attended South
National Church of Christ. He is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey
Russell, Chalet City South.
Russell, Ethel E. (Henry) 1894 - 1 Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p 6
CRANE - Services for Mrs. Ethel E. Russell, 82, Crane, a lifelong Stone County
resident, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Scholten Church of Christ south of here with Kenneth
Rhoads officiating. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery here under direction of Manlove.
Mrs. Russell died Tuesday en route to Aurora Community Hospital after suffering an
apparent heart attack. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Eva Wasson, Nixa.
Russell, Elias Bedford 20 Nov 1876 - 15 Feb 1962 CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
[Note: Son of William R. & Jane Russell; married Artelia Pierce]
Elias Bedford Russell, 85, a lifelong resident of the Ozarks, died at Springfield
Baptist Hospital Thursday afternoon after suffering a stroke in Hot Springs, Ark. where
he had recently made his home. He was a member of the Ozark Masonic Lodge for more
than 50 years. He is survived by a son, Don, 417 1/2 Robberson, Springfield and one
brother, Ernest, Nixa. Arrangements will be announced by Rainey.
AND
Russell, Elias Bedford 20 Nov 1876 - 15 Feb 1962 CCR 29 Mar 1962 p1
Tribute of Respect
To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethren of Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A.
M., Ozark, Missouri.

In His infinite wisdom, the Supreme Architect of the Universe had permitted
death to again invade our ranks and take from membership in our Lodge to the Supreme
Grand Lodge above another worthy member. Elias Bedford Russell petitioned Friend
Lodge on December 26, 1906 and was made a Master Mason May 28, 1907. For his long
tenure in freemasonry, he was awarded the Fraternity’s distinguished fifty-year button.
Brother Russell was born in Christian County, Missouri on November 20, 1876
and parted this life February 15, 1962 at over 85 years of age. He was buried by the
brethren of the Lodge with Masonic honors in the Ozark Cemetery. In his earlier days,
Brother Russell was a successful farmer and stockman in this community. Later he turned
to merchandising with equal distinction. BE IT RESOLVED, That we will ever bear in
mind grateful remembrance of the zeal and fidelity with which Brother Russell
discharged his Masonic duties and will try to emulate his devotion to the Grand
Principles of our Fraternity. BE IT RESOLVED, That we commend his example of the
peaceful, industrious and upright life and that we will cherish his memory as a true and
faithful member of out Craft. RESOLVED, That a copy of these resolutions be spread
upon our records, and a copy furnished to the Ozark newspaper for publication.
WM. C. TAYLOR WALTER L. SHELTON ROSS B. VAUGHAN, Committee
Russell, Erma Ruth "Ruthie" (Atwood) 1926 - 23 Sep 2005 SN-L 28 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Jessie Jane (Cave) Atwood]
Erma R. "Ruthie" Russell, 79, Springfield, passed away at 5 a.m. September 23,
2005, in Manor Care. She is retired from the bar and restaurant business, starting at
Missouri Grill in 1965; then working at Ruthies, Fridays Child, Living Room, Fridays
Steak Shop, and for the last 20 years at the present location. She was preceded in death
by her parents, John and Jessie Atwood; brothers, Tom, Eldon, Ed, Bill, and Don
Atwood; son, Gary Russell; grandson, Leroy McElroy; and partner, Tony Perrino. Ruthie
is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Keith Doublin; grandchildren:
Sandy Jackson, Samantha Kilgore, and Shelly Gardner McElroy; great-grandchildren,
Josh Ulrey, Amber Jean Kilgore, Halona Jackson, Jessie Gardner McElroy, and Hanah
Gardner McElroy. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North with burial in Ozark. Memorial donations may be made to St. Judes
or Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Russell, George Thomas 20 Oct 1871 - 10 Feb 1959
CCR 12 Feb 1959 p5
[Note: Son of William R. & Jane Russell]
Funeral services for George Thomas Russell, 87, who died Monday night at his
home on route 1, Ozark will be held Friday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel in
Nixa. Burial will be in Chastain Cemetery. A retired farmer and stockman, he was a
lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors include a son, Floyd of the home and two
brothers, Ernest Russell and Bedford Russell, both of Ozark.
AND
Russell, George Thomas 20 Oct 1871 - 10 Feb 1959
CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8
Funeral services for George Thomas Russell, 87, who died Tuesday, Feb. 10, at
his home on route 1, Ozark were held Friday, Feb. 13 in the Harris Funeral Chapel in
Nixa, with Rev. Howard Blevins and Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in Jones
Cemetery under direction of Harris. Born near Ozark, he spent his entire lifetime in

Christian County and was a retired farmer and stockman. Survivors include a son, Floyd
of the home and two brothers, Ernest Russell and Bedford Russell, both of Ozark.
Russell, Hubert R. 4 Dec 1889 - 1 Apr 1972 CCR 6 Apr 1972 p1 & OH 6 Apr 1972 p13
[Note: Son of Robert S. & Martha W. Russell; married Anna ]
Hubert R. Russell, 82, a long-time resident of Ozark, died at 8:45 a.m. Saturday,
April 1, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Florence Stowe, Springfield. He had suffered a
long illness and was recently a patient in a hospital in Springfield. A native of Taney
County, Mr. Russell was a retired bookkeeper and former cashier of the Bank of Ozark.
He later served several years as secretary of the Ozark Special Road District. He was a
member of the Ozark Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, Anna; a son, Ray, owner
of Russell’s Furniture Store in Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Carl Stowe; two grandchildren,
five great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren and a niece raised in the home,
Mrs. Bessie Chaffin of Ozark. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Monday in the Harris
Chapel here with Dwayne Bray and Joe Deal officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery.
Russell, Infant Son 3 Apr 1962 - 3 Apr 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Ray Dean and Kathryn J. (Harding) Russell]
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Russell, Nixa, was dead at birth at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. In addition to his parents, survivors include a
brother, Kent of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Russell,
Highlandville, maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clell Harding, Nixa; and the
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Minta Harding, Nixa. Graveside services were at 2
p.m. today at Payne Cemetery. The Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated. Burial was under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Russell, James L. 27 Dec 1945 - 26 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Rex R & Florence L. Russell; married Dorthy]
Services for James L. Russell, 33, Springfield, were held Friday in Greenlawn
Battlefield South Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Russell died from injuries he received June 19 when the
pickup truck he was driving ran off Greene County driving off Greene County B. struck a
culvert and turned over at least once. He was a salesman for Clary House and a member
of the Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorthy; a daughter,
Kimberly Ann and a son, Randy James, both of Spokane, Wash.; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Rex Russell, Nixa; a stepson, Stanley Slagle and a stepdaughter, Sandra Slagle, both
of the home; a sister, Mrs. Sandra Marler, Springfield; two brothers, Lee Roy, Billings
and Roger, Nixa, and his grandmother, Mrs, Fannie Boner, Fort Collins, Colo.
AND
Russell, James L. 27 Dec 1945 - 26 Jun 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p B3
We want to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for their loving
thoughtfulness in the loss of our dear son, brother and husband, Jim Russell. Mr. and
Mrs. Rex Russell, Leroy, Roger, Sandra and wife Dorthy; children, Randy and Kimberly,
Stanley and Sandra.

Russell, Kathryn J. (Harding)
28 Apr 1940 - 16 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Clell & Leota (Maynard) Harding; married Ray Dean Russell 6 Aug
1941 - 14 Jul 1969]
Funeral services for Mrs. Kathryn J. Russell, 29, Nixa will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
the First Baptist Church in Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial will be
in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. Russell died at 7:50 a.m. Wednesday
in St. John’s Hospital following a lengthy illness. Her husband, Ray D. “Rusty” Russell,
was electrocuted on July 14, 1969, while employed by Ozark York Air Conditioning and
Heating in Springfield. Survivors include a son, Kent, of the home; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Clell Harding, Nixa, and a brother, Frank Wayne Harding, Nixa.
Russell, Lafon A. (Kerr)
5 Nov 1906 - 27 Nov 1973 OH 6 Dec 1973 p12
[Note: Daughter of Columbus H. & Viola Kerr; married Ray Russell]
Mrs. Lafon A. Russell of Ozark died at 7:55 p.m. last Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center after a long illness. Mrs. Russell taught school for a number of years in Christian
and Stone County and was also associated with her husband in the Russell Furniture
Store in Ozark until this year when the couple retired. She was a member of the Ozark
Church if Christ and a charter member of the Ozark Study Club. Survivors include her
husband, Ray; a son, Dr. Kerwin R. Russell, Ozark; two brothers, Jean Kerr, Hayward,
Calif. and Fleet Kerr, Springfield and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held last
Friday in the Harris Chapel with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery south of Ozark.
Russell, Lee Forest 9 Nov 1901 - 29 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: married Lottie 15 Mar 1907 - Dec 1985]
AVA - Services for Lee Forest Russell, 75, Ozark, formerly of Ava, were at 2
p.m. in Clinkingbeard Chapel here with the Rev. Will H. Havens and E. T. Stout
officiating. Burial will be in Ava Cemetery. Mr. Russell died at 9:07 a.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A member of General Baptist Church
here, he was a farmer and a teacher. Survivors include his wife, Lottie; three sons, Lee
and Samuel John, both of Ozark and Robert of Mountain Home; seven daughters, Mrs.
Steve Douglass, Rolla, Mrs. Tom King, Houston, Tex. Miss Beverly Russell, Miss Carol
Russell, Miss Lana Lea Russell and Miss Theryl J. Russell, all of Kansas City and Mrs
Ronnie Napoliello, Richmond, Va..; four sisters, Mrs. Juanita Godfrey and Mrs. Stella
Ray, both of the state of Arizona and Mrs. Delphia Mayes and Mrs. Della Riggs, both of
Ava; two brothers, Selby of the state of Idaho; and Stanley of Chicago, Ill; and 16
grandchildren.
Russell, Lena Elizabeth (Langley) 16 Jan 1910 - 17 Apr 1991 NN-E 25 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of Thomas G. & Mary Ethel (Epps)
Langley; married Paul W.
Russell 24 Jul 1904 - 14 Mar 1983]
Lena Elizabeth Russell, 81, Clever, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 1991,
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a short illness. She was a
former employee of Crane Garment Factory and a member of Hurley Little Flock
Primitive Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Ruel Russell, Clever; a daughter,
Bonnie Lakins, Republic; two daughters-in-law, Dorothy Russell, Sanoma, Colo., and

Lenora Tatum, Clever; four sisters-in-law, Clarice Lawrence, Republic, Lilly Jackson,
Hurley, Voysie Williams, Arose, Calif., and Christabell Stanphill, Yuba, Ariz.; 10
grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. The funeral was 10:30 a.m. Saturday in
Meadors Chapel, Clever, with Elder Housing Tracy officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery.
Russell, Loyd 20 Jun 1896 - 12 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
[Note: married Beulah M. Ellingsworth 7 Oct 1903 - 2 Feb 1976]
Funeral services for Loyd Russell, 75, a lifelong resident of Highlandville
community and a retired farmer, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with
burial in Highlandville cemetery. Mr. Russell died at 3:10 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital. He is survived by one son, Rex Russell of Nixa and six grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren.
Russell, Lucy M. (Luttrull) Oct 1881 - 4 Sep 1954 CCR 9 Sep 1954 p1
[Note: married Elia Bedford Russell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy M. Russell, 73, of Ozark who died at 5:50 p.m.
Saturday in Haguewood Hospital here, following a lengthy illness were held at 2 o’clock
Tuesday afternoon in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Harold Hurst, the church pastor
and Rev. Reg H. Mapes of Seneca officiating. Interment was in the Weaver Cemetery. A
native of Christian County, Mrs. Russell is survived by a son, Don Russell of Springfield;
a sister, Mrs. Julia Melton of Ozark; other relatives and many friends. She was longtime
member of the Ozark First Baptist Church.
Russell, Paul 1919 - 28 Jun 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
Services for Paul Russell, 59, of Seymour, brother of Mrs. Wilda Johns of
Rogersville, were held Saturday in the Bogart Chapel, Seymour. Burial was in the
Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Russell died June 28 in Cox Medical Center after a
long illness.
Russell, Ray Dean 6 Aug 1941 - 14 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Loyd & Beulah M. (Ellingsworth) Russell; married Kathryn J. Harding 28
Apr 1940 - 16 Dec 1970]
Nixa Man Is Electrocuted Installing Air Conditioning
Ray D. Russell, 28, Nixa was electrocuted Monday while installing air
conditioning in a Springfield home. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Cox Medical
Center, Springfield. Mr. Russell, a past worshipful master of Friend Lodge of Masons,
Ozark, was at work in a crawl space beneath the home of Warren David, 818 South
Belcrest. The ground was very wet beneath the house and Mr. Russell apparently touched
a defective electrical drop cord he was using about 1:30 p.m. The current is believed to
have grounded through Mr. Russell’s wet clothing, blowing a 20-amp fuse in the Davis
home fuse box. Two men working at the Davis home heard Mr. Russell scream. They
were Noel Bills, 54 and James A. Williams, 63, both of Springfield, and both employees
of Ozark-York Heating and Air Conditioning, Springfield, as was Mr. Russell. Mr. Bills,
working in the read of the David house, ran to the opening in the foundation leading to
the crawl space under the house. He said he heard Mr. Russell say, “I’m coming out.” But

after that he heard nothing. So, he ran to the door of the Davis home and said to call an
ambulance. When Mr. Williams., working in the Davis attic, arrived at the foundation
opening, he called to Mr. Russell but got no answer. When ambulance personnel arrives,
Messrs, Bills and Williams assisted them in removing the victim from beneath the
residence. Pat Horton, 38, an employee of Alton-Luce Co., Springfield, investigated to
find out what happened. He found a bare spot in a drop cord with which Mr. Russell was
believed to have come in contact. No marks were found on the victim’s body when
examined at the hospital by a pathologist, police and Coroner Ralph Tieme. Death was
believed caused by an erratic heart beat attributed to a jolt of 110-volt electricity. Mr.
Russell was a lifelong resident of the Nixa and Highlandville communities. Survivors
include his wife, Kathryn; a son, Kent of the home; and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd
Russell, Highlandville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. this Thursday at the Nixa
Baptist church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiatung. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
north of Nixa.
Russell, Ressie Magdalene (Fowler) Loveland
4 Jul 1911 - 30 Jan 1944
Russell, Wayne William
31 Jan 1920 - 30 Jan 1944
Russell, Margaret Lee
5 May 1935 - 30 Jan 1944
CCR 3 Feb 1944 Nubbin Hill
Word was received her Monday by Mrs. M. H. Fowler of the death of her
granddaughter, Mrs. Ressie (Fowler) Russell and her eight year old daughter, Margaret
Lee Russell of Turlock, California. Mrs. Russell was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Arnold Fowler and was born and raised in this community. She moved with her husband
Ralph Russell to California ten years ago. She leaves sons, James Curtis Loveland and
Donald Russell, her husband, her parents and grandmothers, Mrs. M. H. Fowler and Mrs.
Betty Nix of this community.
AND
Russell, Ressie Magdalene (Fowler) Loveland
4 Jul 1911 - 30 Jan 1944
Russell, Wayne William
31 Jan 1920 - 30 Jan 1944
Russell, Margaret Lee
5 May 1935 - 30 Jan 1944
CCR 10 Feb 1944 Nubbin Hill
Mrs. Oren Fowler received a letter from her nephew’s wife, Mrs. Anthony
Shipman stating what facts are known about the accident that snapped out the lives of
three persons last Sunday night, including Mrs. Shipman’s brother, Wayne Russell, Mrs.
Ressie Russell, wife of another brother of Mrs. Shipman’s, Ralph Russell and their eight
year old daughter, Margaret Lee Russell. A son, Donald Russell, the fourth member of
the party, escaped injury, according to Mrs. Shipman’s letter. The party had been to
Visalas, California to visit another sister of the Russells, Mrs. Bill East. On their return,
they were killed instantly when crossing in front of a fast train in Ceres. As of yet, there
is no evidence of how the accident really happened. Funeral services for the trio were
held at Modesto, California last Saturday at 2:30 p. m. with burial at Turlock. A brother,
Herman Russell of the armed services arrived on Thursday for the funerals. Wayne
Russell was the son of John and Carrie (Rose) Russell, formerly of this community and
Mrs. Ralph Russell was the daughter of Arnold and Susie (Nix) Fowler, also former
residents here. Mrs. Russell is survived by her husband and parents and two sons, J. C.
Loveland and little Donald Russell.

Russell, Rex Roger 7 Jun 1920 - 28 Aug 1990 NN-E 5 Sep 1990
[Note: married first Florence I. 16 Jul 1924 - 1 May 1986; married second Imogene]
Rex Roger Russell, 70, Nixa, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1990, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, following a one-month illness. He lived most of his life in the Nixa area.
A retired ironworker, Local 10, he worked on construction projects locally, and in Kansas
City and St. Louis, including the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. He was a Baptist. Survivors
include his wife, Imogene; a daughter, Sandra Marler, Springfield; two sons, Leroy
Russell, Billings, and Roger Russell, Kansas City; eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife., Florence Russell. Services
were held last Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Russell, Sandra Ann (Gunn) 23 Jun 1951 - 23 Jul 2005 SN-L 25 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of John & Rosemary Gunn; married 19 Aug 1972 Randy Russell]
Sandra Ann Russell, daughter of John and Rosemary Gunn of Union, Mo., was
born on June 23, 1951, and departed this life on July 23, 2005, after a brave and selfless
six and one-half year battle with cancer. Sandy will be remembered by many friends as a
caring wife, an outstanding mother, a devoted daughter and sister, a willing volunteer,
and a loving and patient teacher. She married Randy Russell on August 19, 1972; they
were blessed in their marriage with two wonderful children, Scott Joseph and Erin
Elizabeth and welcomed, in 2001, Emily Wallis as a remarkable daughter-in- law. Sandy
loved teaching in the Ozark Elementary School System and provided her thoughtful
guidance for children in first and second grade prior to the birth of her own children, and
then returned 13 years later to teach sixth grade until her retirement in December of 2004.
She made many close friends during her years at Ozark and was loved by both her
students and colleagues. First and foremost, Sandy was a loving and caring wife and
mother, and provided limitless love and caring to her family for whom she will always
provide guidance, determination, and strength. They have many wonderful memories that
will support them in the years ahead. Sandy was preceded in death by her father, John;
uncle, George Overschmidt; as well as many others in her extended family. She is
survived by her husband, Randy, their son, Scott, and daughter, Erin; daughter-in-law,
Emily, and Emily's parents, Pat and Larry Wallis; sister, Nancy Rahl, her husband, Tom,
and their children, Matt and Kevin; sister, Mary Jane Maxfield, her husband, Jim, and
their children, Katie and Emily; and many relatives from the Gunn, Overschmidt, and
Klenke sides of her family. Memorial prayer service and visitation is at 7 p.m. tonight at
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2818 East Bennett. Funeral Mass will be held at Holy
Trinity on Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m. Reverend Fergus Monaghan will officiate with the
assistance of Msgr. Thomas Reidy, both of whom have provided tremendous spiritual and
personal support throughout Sandy's life journey. The funeral services will be under the
direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the Sandy Russell
Ozark High School Memorial Scholarship has been established to support the continuing
educational aspirations of students in the community of Ozark, Mo. Contributions to that
scholarship may be directed to the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, 901 St. Louis
Street, Suite 701, Springfield, MO 65806, in Sandy's name.

Russell, Stella (Baxter) 1913 - 30 Jul 1954 BT 12 Aug 1954
[Note: daughter of William H. & Idia Baxter]
Mrs. Stella Russell, 41, passed away after a two-year illness. Mrs. Russell is the
former Stella Baxter of Billings who attended the public schools here. Survivors are her
husband, Roy Russell; three daughters, Margaret Ann and Shirley and Virginia, twins, all
of the home, one brother, Ralph Baxter of Loveland, Colo.; her step-mother, Marie
Baxter of Billings; and a step-brother, Ray Walters of Springfield. Funeral services were
held August 2, in a Sedalia funeral chapel with burial there.
Russell, Sybil (Cox) 21 Jan 1904 - 5 Apr 1968 CCR 11 Apr 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lawson & Pearl (Cox) Cox; married Frank Russell 12 Apr 1900 - 12
Dec 1973]
Mrs. Sybil Russell, 64, Abesville, died at 5:30 a.m. Friday. A lifelong resident of
Stone County, in the Ponce de Leon and Abesville communities, Mrs. Russell was a
member of the Ponce de Leon Church. She is survived by her husband, Frank; two
brothers, G. Purd Cox, and Jim Cox, Crane; one sister, Miss Beryl Cox, Hurley and her
mother, Mrs. Pearl Cox, Hurley. Mrs. Russell was a school teacher in the Abesville Ponce de Leon school district for 40 years. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris
Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery.
Russell, Thomas Bert 14 Nov 1872 - 29 Nov 1958 CCR 4 Dec 1958 p8
Funeral services for Thomas Bert Russell, 86, who died Saturday, Nov. 29 at his
home two miles northwest of Ponce de Leon, were held Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 2:00 p.m. in
the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, with Rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial was in
Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of the Harris funeral Home of Nixa. He was a
native of Shelbyville, Tenn, but came to the Ponce de Leon community at an early age.
His wife, Mrs. Etta Lee Glossip Russell preceded him in death in 1936. Survivors include
three sons, Frank Russell of Abesville, Harold Russell of Coffeyville, Kan. and Eugene
Russell of Ponce de Leon; four daughters, Mrs. Mabel Baugh of Galena, Mrs. Merle
Kaster of Springfield, Mrs. Hazel White of the home and Mrs. Josephine Allen of
Richland, Wash; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Russell, Truman G. 27 Feb 1916 - 28 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Waunita A. Ellingsworth 29 Oct 1916 - 3 Jun 1998 ]
Truman G. Russell, 71, of Ozark, died at 9:05 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Russell were held Wednesday at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Gilbert Spencer and Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery. A Highlandville native, Mr. Russell had resided in Walnut
Grove where he was employed by the Missouri Highway Department from 1947 to 1970.
He moved to Ozark in 1980, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. His
survivors include his wife, Waunita; a daughter, Barbara Dean, Rogersville; two
grandchildren, Rhonda Long, Springfield, and Amy Cook, Rogersville; a great-grandson,
Davy Long; Springfield; a sister, Ina White, Nixa; a brother, Junior Sims, Highlandville;
and several nieces and nephews.

Russell, William Thomas 17 Oct 1884 - 3 Apr 1963 CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Son of Robert S. & Martha W. ( ) Russell; married Anna Maude Ellingsworth 7
Feb 1888 - 30 Apr 1966]
A retired farmer of the Highlandville community, William Thomas Russell, 78,
died at St. John's Hospital in Springfield Wednesday night, April 3. Survivors are his
wife, Maude; two daughters, Mrs. Faytha Blevens, Nixa, and Mrs. Nelda Johnson, 834
East Monroe Terrace, Springfield; two sons, Clarence, 717 South Weller, Springfield,
and Clyde, Nixa; a brother, Lloyd, Highlandville; 10 grandchildren; and seven greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church. The Rev. Howard Blevins officiated. and burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of Harris.
Russell, Zora (Hartley)
1 Sep 1888 - 26 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: married Ernest N. Russell 30 Jun 1869 - 1 Apr 1972]
Mrs. Zora Russell, 82, of Ozark, died at 10:45 a.m. Monday in Christian County
Nursing Home, following a long illness. Mrs. Russell was a native of Cedar County and a
former Rogersville resident. She was a member of Southside Church of Christ. Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Stafford of Springfield and Mrs. Marjorie McLean of
Columbia, Ohio; four brothers, Flay Hartley of Morton, Wyo., Gene Hartley of Carmel,
Calif., Clyde Hartley of Fordland and Thad Hartley of Marshfield; four grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel,
Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Russo, Joseph, Sr. 10 Feb 1940 - 17 Oct 2001 CCH-N 31 Oct 2001
[Note: Son of Ralph & Adelaide (Santulli) Russo; married 21 Nov 1965 Carol Ann
Meyer]
Joseph Russo, Sr., age 61, of Nixa, passed away Oct 17 at his home. He was born
Feb. 10 in Hoboken, N. J., the son of Ralph and Adelaide (Santulli) Russo. On Nov. 21,
1965, he and Carol Ann Meyer were married. Mr. Russo was a plumbing contractor. He
was an active member of Nixa Assembly of God Church, where he served on the board
of Honor Bound. Survivors include: his wife, Carol; three sons, Ralph Russo, Kansas
City, Joseph Russo, Jr., Springfield and Brian Russo, of the home; four grandchildren,
Chelle, Britine, Bailey and Madison; three brothers, Andrew Russo, Georgia, Ralph W
Russo of Vermont and John Russo, Connecticut. His parents and a brother, Anthony,
preceded him in death. A graveside funeral was Friday, Oct. 19 in Delaware Cemetery in
Nixa with Rev. Don Blansit officiating.
Rust, Alta (Mease) Wisecup 1900 - Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of Arthur W. & Mabel C. (Workman) Mease; married ? Wisecup;
married Warren Rust]
OZARK - Mrs. Alta Rust, 76 of Ozark, died Friday evening in the Christian
County Nursing Home after a long illness. Formerly of Kansas City, Mrs. Rust had lived
in Ozark a short time. She is survived by her husband, Warren; two daughters, Mrs. Betty
Steur, Olethe, Kan. and Mrs. Vivian Garrett, Mission, Kan.; a son Ted Wisecup of the
state of Colorado; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys Emerson, Galena, Mrs. Rose Cox, Ozark,
Mrs. Eula Cox, Spokane and Mrs. Lean Gennoi, Bryon, Calif.; three brothers, Floyd an

Vernon Mease, both of Reeds Spring, and Kenneth Mease, Ozark; and 10 grandchildren
and two great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Adams of Ozark.
Ruth, Howard C. 23 Dec 1914 - 19 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: married Ruth G. Parsons 27 Nov 1907 - 21 Mar 1993 ]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Howard C. Ruth, 62, Route 4, Rogersville, were at
2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with Roy Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Pembina Cemetery northeast of Ozark. Mr. Ruth died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday in his
home after a short illness.
Ruth, Ruth G. (Parsons) 27 Nov 1907 - 21 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Carrie (Cowan) Parsons; married Howard C. Ruth 23 Dec
1914 - 19 Oct 1977]
Ruth Parson Ruth, 85, Ozark, died Sunday, March 21, 1993 at the Manor at
Elfindale, Springfield. She was born Nov, 27, 1907, the daughter of Joseph and Carrie
Cowan Parson. She lived most of her life in Christian County. During the 1930’s, she
owned and operated Ray's Beauty Shop on the square in Springfield. Later she co owned
and operated Campbell Street Fruit Market. She was a member of Center Point Church of
Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Howard C. Ruth.
Survivors include two daughters, Bonnie Stine, and her husband, Terry, Ozark, and
Sharon Barrow, and her husband, Tom, Ballwin; three grandchildren, Paula Kramer, and
her husband, Bob, Valley Park, Shannon Stine, Springfield, and Michael Stine,
Fayetteville, Ark.; and twin great-grandchildren, Dana and Derek Kramer. Services were
held Tuesday March 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Randy Hendricks
officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
charity of the donor's choice.
Rutledge, Martha Mildred (Lavielle) 30 Oct 1925 - 1 Jan 2002 CCH-N 9 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Mina (Pate) Lavielle; married Ellis E. Rutledge 3 Feb 1926 17 Sep 1997]
Martha Mildred Rutledge, age 76, of Ozark, formerly of Elkhart, Kan., died Jan.
1, 2002, in her home. She was born Oct. 30, 1925, in Elkhart, Kan., the daughter of
Ernest and Mina (Pate) Lavielle. She was married to Ellis Rutledge who preceded her in
death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by a son, Thomas Rutledge, two brothers,
Robert and Jack Lavielle, and a sister, Phyllis Wilcox. Rutledge had always been
independent and loved her family. She enjoyed sewing and made many quilts. She was a
member of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Lodge #729, Elkhart, Kan. Survivors include:
Three children, Kay VanKampen and her husband, Lyle, Ozark, Cindy Gillespie and her
husband, Tom, Jr., Elkhart, Kan., and Charles Rutledge, Wellsville, Kan.; 14
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Edna Dufur and her husband,
Willard, Waverly, Kan., and Theresa Doyle, Ozark; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Jan. 4, in Harrell Funeral Home, Elkhart, Kan. Burial was in
Elkhart Cemetery. Local arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Rutter, Vivian June (Weir) 27 Jan 1915 - 24 Nov 2002 CCH-N 4 Dec 2002

[Note: Daughter of John Craig & Ida (Werther) Weir; married 25 Apr 1937 Willis Rutter]
Vivian June Rutter, age 87, of rural Coffeyville, Kan., died Nov. 24, 2002, at
Windsor Place in the Cambridge Unit in Coffeyville. Mrs. Rutter was born Jan. 27, 1915,
in Arkansas City, Kan., to John Craig and Ida (Werther) Weir. She attended grade school
in Hard Pan, Kan.; Passaic and Butler, Mo. She attended high school in Uniontown, Kan.,
Passaic, Mo., and Geuda Springs, Kan., where she graduated. She was active in debate
and chorus, earning top grades in Bourbon County. She graduated from Arkansas City
Junior College, earning a teaching certificate. She taught multiple grades at Butler
country schools outside Arkansas City and Ashton. On April 25, 1937, she married Willis
Rutter in Arkansas City. The family moved to a farm outside Coffeyville in Dec., 1950.
After moving to Coffeyville, she assisted her husband in the operation of a dairy and
wheat farm and substitute taught at Clymore School. Mr. Rutter preceded her in death
Oct. 5, 2000. She was active in her Nozark Class at First Christian Church and served as
a teacher in the women's circle. She worked on the rural election board and volunteered
for the Red Cross. She belonged, for many years, to the The League of Women Voters,
Clymore Sewing Circle and worked as a 4-H Club adult leader. Mrs. Rutter wrote many
poems and stories and loved reading, gardening, cooking and traveling. Survivors
include: two daughters, Helen Cox of Ozark, and Joy Clumsky of Lawrence, Kan.; one
brother, John Weir of Geuda Springs, Kan.; four grandchildren, Angela Page and John
Cox of Springfield; Julie of Vernon, Mo., and Monique Marquette of Overland Park,
Kan; four great-grandchildren, Ashley Page, Aaron Page, Justin Cox, all of Springfield,
and Colin Cummings of Mt. Vernon, Mo. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Nov. 27, at
Ford-Wulf-Bruns Edgewood Chapel, Coffeyville with Rev. Fred Jordan of the First
Christian Church officiating. Burial was at 3 p.m. in Tannehill Cemetery, Arkansas City,
Kan. The family suggests memorials to the First Christian Church of Coffeyville or a
scholarship fund in her name to Coffeyville Community College.
Ryan, John M. “Jack”
1910 - 6 May 1971 CCR 13 May 1971 p8
John M. “Jack” Ryan, 60, of Route 2, Ozark, died Thursday morning in a Chicago
hospital. Mr. Ryan was a sales manager for the water department of the Harry Cooper
Supply Company in Springfield. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church in
Ozark. Mr. Ryan is survived by one sister. Mrs. Patricia Walsdorf, Chicago and several
nephews and nieces. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday in St. Joseph the Worker
Church in Ozark with the Revs. Leonard Chambers and L. E. Reynolds, Jr. officiating.
Burial was in Prairie Grove, Ark, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Ryan, Margaret Ann (Pyeatt) 1914 - 31 Jan 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of J. H. & ? (?) Pyeatt; married John M. “Jack” Ryan]
Mrs. Margaret Ann Ryan, 56, Route 2, Ozark, died at 2 a.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center in Springfield after several months of illness. Mrs. Ryan had been a
resident of the Ozark area the past five years but had spent most of her life in Prairie
Grove, Ark. She was a member of the Ozark Methodist Church and Modern Seekers
Club. Surviving are her husband, John M. “Jack” Ryan, of the home, and her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. H. Pyeatt of Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in United
Methodist Church here, with the Rev. L. E. Reynolds, Jr. officiating. Graveside services

were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Prairie Grove Cemetery, Prairie Grove, Ark. with the Rev.
Vernon Paysinger officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Ryker, Mary L. (Walker) 5 May 1877 - 9 May 1957 CCR 16 May 1957 p 4
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary I. Ryker, 80, who died Thursday, May 9 at
Nevada, Mo were held Sunday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chadwick Baptist Church,
with Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Ava community, she had
spent most of her life in the Ava and Chadwick communities. She was a member of the
Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edna Hammons of Sparta and
Mrs. Lula Henslee of Springfield, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; three
brothers, Will Walker and Gat Walker of Chadwick and Frank Walker of California; one
sister, Mrs. Bertha Lathrop of Seneca, Mo.
Rynish, John J., Rev. 28 Oct 1917 - 23 Sept 2001
The Reverend Monsignor John J. Rynish, 83, died Sept. 23 in Springfield. He had
served as a Catholic priest for 58 years and retired in 1993. Msgr. Rynish, ordained by
Bishop Edwin V. O’Hara for the Diocese of Kansas City, Mo. on February 21, 1943,
served the Kansas City Diocese as associate pastor for Holy Cross Parish, Kansas City
from 1943 until 1950; St. Wenceslaus Parish, Karlin, 1950-52; pastor of Sacred Heart
Parish, Bolivar, and St. William Parish, Buffalo, 1952-53; pastor of St. Canera Parish,
Neosho, 1954-60. When the Dioceses of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Springfield-Cape
Girardeau were formed in 1956, he was incardinated into the southern Missouri diocese.
He was pastor of St. Eustachius Parish in Portageville, 1960-65; pastor of Immaculate
Conception Parish, Springfield, 1965-77; pastor of St. Mary Parish, Pierce City, 1977-79;
and pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Billings, 1979-93. Msgr. Rynish also served as
administrator for the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau from 1969 to 1970 in
between the appointments of Archbishop Ignatius Strecker to the Archdiocese of Kansas
City in Kansas and Cardinal William W. Baum to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape
Girardeau. Again, in 1973, he served as administrator of the diocese in between the
appointments of Cardinal William W. Baum to Washington, D.C. and Cardinal Bernard
F. Law to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. He is survived by his sisters, Nellie
McMurtry of Kansas City, Mo. and Sr. Julia Rynish, BVM (retired) of Mt. Carmel
Motherhouse of Dubuque, Iowa. The vigil will be held at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 25, in St.
Joseph Church, Billings, and the funeral Mass, celebrated by Bishop John J. Leibrecht,
will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, also in the church, with burial following
in St. Joseph Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer
Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield, MO. Springfield News-Leader, Sept. 25,
2001.
Rysted, Alice Josephine (Hitt) 8 Oct 1907 - 11 May 1999 CCH-N 19 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of Critt & Ann (Barber) Hitt; married 26 Jun 1928 Carl Rysted]
Alice Josephine Rysted, age 91, of Ozark, died Tuesday, May 11, 1999 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born October 8, 1907 in Chetek, Wisconsin and was the
daughter of Critt and Ann (Barber) Hitt. On June 26, 1928 she and Carl Rysted were
married. Mrs. Rysted retired as a Nurse's Aid from the Minnesota State Hospital before
moving to Ozark. Survivors include: Five children, Joan Edith Briggs, Duluth,

Minnesota, Robert Rysted and his wife Betty, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kitty Hedin
and her husband Merle, Ozark, Mary Gard and her husband Terry, Shawnee, Oklahoma,
and Keith Rysted and his wife Sandy, Rochester, Minnesota; a daughter-in-law, Elaine
Rysted, Stewartville, Minnesota; and over 100 grandchildren, great- and great-greatgrandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death as well as a son, Eddie Rysted, a
daughter and son-in-law, Bea and Johnnie Johnson, and a son-in-law, Joseph Briggs. A
funeral service was Friday, May 14, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Dover, Minnesota.
Rysted, Lida Mae (Lofton) 11 Aug 1915 - 4 May 1999 CCH-N 12 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charles Levi & Connie L. (Ollis) Lofton; married 7 Mar 1932 Ole M.
Rysted 29 Aug 1906 - 4 Apr 1978]
Lida Mae Rysted, age 83 of Chestnutridge, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 1999, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Mrs. Rysted was born August 11, 1915 in Sidney,
Illinois, the daughter of Charles Levi Lofton and Connie L. (Ollis) Lofton. She was
united in marriage to Ole M. Rysted on March 7, 1932 and was a homemaker and
member of New Haven General Baptist Church. Survivors include: three sons, Leo
Rysted, Chestnutridge, Bill Rysted, Aurora, and Tom Rysted, Reeds Spring; three
daughters, Edna Whittenburg, Niangua, Linda Noon, Ozark, and Cinda Weiss,
Marshfield; eleven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death
were her husband Ole M. Rysted and a grandson, Roy Lee Coker. Funeral services were
2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with The Reverend
Glenda Tennis officiating. Music was provided by the New Haven Church Choir. Burial
was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Rysted, William Charles "Bill" 7 Jan 1935 - 21 Aug 1999 CCH-N 25 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Ole M. and Lida Mae (Lofton) Rysted; married Esther]
William Charles "Bill" Rysted, age 64, Aurora, formerly of the Bull Creek and
Chadwick area, died Saturday, August 21, 1999, in Aurora Nursing Center. He was born
January 7, 1935, in Christian County, Missouri, the son of Ole and Lida Mae (Lofton)
Rysted. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a
member of First Oldfield Full Gospel Church. On June 28, 1992 he and his wife, Esther
were married. Survivors include: his wife, Esther, five children, Ronnie, Brenda, Lee
Ann, Diane, and Donna; seven stepchildren, Vernon, Billy, Debbie, Rick, Julie, Rodney
and Kevin; five brothers and sisters, Edna, Tom, Leo, Linda Belle, and Cinda; and a host
of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His parents preceded him in death as well as a
stepdaughter, Frieda. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Schupbach
Cemetery, Spokane.
Rysted, William E. 20 Jun 1861 - 12 Jun 1948 CCR 17 Jun 1948
[Note: Son of Ole & ? (?) Rysted; married Martha M. 18 Mar 1873 - 22 Mar 1953]
Funeral services for E.W. Rysted, 80, who died June 12 were held Tuesday at
Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, conducted by Rev. Albert Gray. Burial was in
Schupbach cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Rysted was born in Waco, Texas,
and located at Reeds Spring about 40 years ago where he operated at blacksmith shop. He

is survived by his wife, Martha Rysted, one son, Ole Rysted of Chestnutridge; four
grandchildren and two sisters.

Saad, Christine Marie Jan 1955 - 6 Feb 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Funeral services for Christine Marie Saad, month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Farris Saad of Billings who died Sunday morning at the family home were held Tuesday
morning in the Billings Methodist Church, with Rev. Francis Cohen officiating. Burial
was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Survivors include the parents; two brothers, Farris Anthony and Demetry George; two
sisters, Mary Kathryn and Janis Ann; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George
Saad of Winona and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Pierce of
Springfield.
Sabin, Lee 8 Aug 1890 - 20 Jan 1949 CCR 27 Jan 1949
[Note: married 13 Jul 1913 Mintie Landers 11 Sep 1891 - 17 May 1952]
Lee Sabin was born August 8, 1890 at Seymour and died January 20, 1949 at the
age of 58 years. He succumbed to a heart attack in a field on his farm two miles southeast
of Oldfield. He had spent most of his life in Taney county, at Kissee Mills, moving to
Oldfield in 1938. He married Mintie Landers of Kissee Mills, July 13, 1913 and to this
union were born two daughters. One daughter died in infancy. He was converted and was
united with the General Baptist church at Kissee Mills in 1914. He was a member of the
Forsyth Masonic Lodge and IOOF. Survivors include the widow, Mintie, of the home;
one daughter, Mrs. Beulah Yauger also of the home; one grandson; two brothers, Charley
of Stockton, CA and Arthur of Turlock, CA; four sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Williams of
Springfield, Mrs. Iva Sanders of Hilda, MO, Mrs. Zella Reynolds of Protem, MO, and
Mrs. Ida Barnes of Ft. Worth, TX, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Oldfield school with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was made in the Old Boston cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Chadwick.
Sackett, Artie C. (Bennett) 20 Sep 1886 - 23 Jun 1965 CCR 1 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Amanda O. (McCorkle) Bennett; married George Sackett
15 Jul 1886 - 20 Dec 1971]
Mrs. Artie C. Sackett, 78, of Nixa, died Wednesday morning, June 23 in Bilyeu
Nursing Home at Ozark. She was a lifelong resident of Nixa, and a member of the
Church of Christ there. She is survived by her husband, George; a stepson, Clifford
Sackett, Palm Springs, Calif.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Irene Bean, Townsend, Tenn,; two
step grandchildren; a brother, Dr. Paul Bennett, Covington, Ky.; and a sister, Mrs. J. Ed
Moore, 1517 South Avenue. Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel. Mr. James Baysinger officiated, and burial was in Payne Cemetery.
Sackett, Floyd Edward 18 Feb 1895 - 27 Feb 1967
CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Catherine]
Floyd Edward Sackett, 72, Clever, died about noon Monday in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Catharine; one son, Allen, Whittier, Calif.; one
daughter, Mrs. Odessia Worstine, Ontario, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Velma Girth, Clever;
one brother, Forrest, Springfield; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cantrell Chapel at Clever with Ben Boettcher
officiating. Burial will be Friday in Binger, Okla.

AND
Sackett, Floyd Edward
18 Feb 1895 - Mar 1967
Floyd Edward Sackett, 72, Clever, died about noon Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Catherine; one son, Allen, Whittier,
Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Odessia Worstine, Ontario, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Velma
Girth, Clever; one brother, Forrest, Springfield; five grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cantrell Chapel at Clever
with Ben Boettcher officiating. Burial will be Friday at Binger, Okla.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 2 March 1967 in the margin.
Sackett, George 15 Jul 1886 - 20 Dec 1971 CCR 23 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: married first 1909 Pearl born 1889; married second Artie C. Bennett 20 Sep 1886 23 Jun 1965]
George Sackett, 84, a prominent Nixa Businessman, died at 1 a.m. Monday in
Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Mr. Sackett was retired. He was past president of
Nixa Mutual Insurance Company and an active dairy farmer. He was an elder in North
Side Church of Christ at Ozark. Surviving are a son, Loran Sackett, Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Irene Bean, Townsend, Tenn.; and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Young,
Springfield and Mrs. Alma Utley, state of California. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Adams Chapel, Ozark with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in
Payne Cemetery.
Sackett, Jay Ward 5 Nov. 1925 – 18 May 1995 CCH-N 24 May 1995
[Note: married Betty L. Keithley]
Jay Ward Sackett, 69, Spokane, died Wednesday, May 18, 1995. He was born
November 5, 1925, to Howard and Gretchen Sackett in Adair County, Iowa. He spent his
early years helping his father on a turkey farm. He enlisted in military service during
World War II. He served in the 376th infantry in Germany and was a Prisoner of War in
Heppenheim, Germany. He was awarded the Purple Heart and sent to O’Reilly Veterans
Hospital in Springfield, where he was discharged from service. He was married to Betty
L. Keithley, and to this union five children were born. He was retired from Robert
Youngblood Construction Co., Branson. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda,
and a grandson, Oran. Survivors include his wife; four children, Verna, Donna, Verlin
and Debra; five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Virgil Sackett; a sister,
Margaret Strong, seven half-sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were
held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Jr.,
officiating. Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade.
Sackett, Lana Faye (Albert) 7 Jul 1948 - 8 Apr 1995 CCH-N 12 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of Charles Oren & Ann Jane (Heatherly) Albert; married James E.
Sackett]
Lana Faye Sackett, 46, Ozark, died early Saturday, April 8, 1995, of an apparent
heart attack. She was born July 7, 1948, in Ava, the daughter of Charles Oren Albert and
Ann Jane Heatherly Albert. She worked as a dispatcher for the Christian County Sheriff's
Office. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband, James E.

Sackett, Ozark; a son, James Edward Sackett, Jr., Atlanta, Ga., two daughters, Elane
Bomsberger, Heber Springs, Ark., and Lisa K. Davis, Springfield; her mother, Anna J.
Gann, Woodlake, Calif.; grandchildren Shawna K., Sara E., and D. J. Bomsberger,
Jimmy E. and Misty Sackett, and Jessica R. Lee; sisters Linda Nichols, Republic, Wash.,
Loretta Thompson, Republic, and Twyna Davis, Strafford; uncles Pete, Alford and Omer
Heatherly of Exeter, Calif.; nieces Sherry Lee and Brandy Rear; and close friends Dayna
Spencer, Carol Frank, Gwen Patrick and Treva Haskins. Services will be held
Wednesday, April 12, 1995, at 2 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Robert Long officiating. Cremation will follow the service. Friends may call at their
convenience at the funeral home.
Sackett, Verlin Jay 22 May 1951 - 18 Jun 2006 SN-L 21 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Jay Ward & Betty L. (Keithley) Sackett]
Verlin Jay Sackett of Spokane, Missouri, was born May 22, 1951, and was called
home on June 18, 2006. He was preceded in death by his father, Jay Ward Sackett. On
Father's Day, he joined his earthly father and also his Heavenly Father. A sister, Linda
Carlene Gutirrez, also preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Betty L.
Sackett; three sisters, Verna Lumpkin, Donna Corner and Debra Sackett; numerous
nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. He served in the United States Army during
the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged in March, 1973. He worked for many
years in construction for several companies. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m
today, June 21, 2006, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, Missouri. A graveside service,
including military honors, will follow at 11:30 a.m. in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut
Shade, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu officiating.
Saddler, Joe F. 25 Nov 1907 - 26 Mar 1972 OH 30 Mar 1972 p2
[Note: married Ressie]
Rogersville - Joe F. Saddler, 64, of route 3, Rogersville, died Sunday in Cox
Medical Center after an illness of several days. He is survived by his wife, Ressie; a son
Bobby Joe of Mountain Grove; a sister, Mrs. Daisy Puff, Stanberry; three step-sons,
Donald and James Price, both of Rogersville and Norman Price of Ozark; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Helen Levan of Hampton, Va., Mrs. Vera Church of Stafford and Mrs.
Doris Betz of Kokomo, Ind; 24 step grandchildren and four step great grandchildren.
Marsh of Rogersville is in charge of arrangements.
Saffle, Buel “Bud” 15 Nov 1933 - 11 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of E. F. & Winnie (Condon) Saffle; married Murlene]
Buel "Bud" Saffle, 55, of Nixa, died Sept. 11 in Taney County near Branson due
to injuries received in an auto accident. Services for Mr. Saffle will be held Sept. 14 at 2
p.m. at the Nixa First Baptist Church with Harris Colonial Chapel officiating. Visitation
is Sept. 13 from 6-7 p.m. at Harris Colonial Chapel in Nixa. Mr. Saffle was born
November 15, 1933 to E.F. and Winnie (Condon) Saffle. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Nixa. He was proceeded in death by his father, E.F. Saffle; a brother,
Joe; a nephew. Weston Holady; and his mother-in-law, Reola Brown, Surviving are his
wife, Murlene; a daughter, Sonja, Tulsa, Okla.; his mother, Winnie Saffle, Mt. Grove; a
brother, Rex Saffle, Lubek, Tx; and a sister, Shirley Lester, Katy, Tx.

Sagerser, Alice Marie “May” (Rasmussen) 25 Feb 1910 - 27 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: married Leo Gordon Sagerser 15 Aug 1906 - 24 Aug 1983]
Alice May Sagerser, 79, died in Seattle, Wash., on Sept. 27 after a long illness.
Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel of Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Born in Kansas, Mrs. Sagerser was a teacher and had taught during her early
years in Missouri. In 1942 she moved to Richland, Wash., where she retired after
teaching for more than 30 years. She is survived by a son, Wendell Sagerser and
daughter-in-law Pat; three grandchildren, Carol Herbert, of Monroe, Wash., Mary
Reichert, of Seattle, and Michael Sagerser, of Seattle; three great-grandchildren; and her
sister, Opal Eades, of Reeds Spring.
Salchow, Burton Earnest 22 Jun 1910 - 7 Nov 1959 CCR 12 Nov 1959 p1
Death Claims Burton Salchow
A heart attack was fatal last Saturday for Burton Earnest Salchow, 49, at his farm
3 1/2 miles east of Billings. A prominent farmer and dairyman, Mr. Salchow was known
throughout the area for his interest in steam engines. He owned three large engines and
his miniature machine was one of the features of the Centennial parade last July. His
hobby came from his boyhood association with his father in the threshing business. Mr.
Salchow was a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Stella M. Salchow; one son, Burton Gene Salchow of Indianapolis, Ind., four brothers,
Clarence, Raymond and James, all of Billings and Herschel of Joplin; two sisters, Mrs.
Lorene Kuhns of Clever and Mrs. Lucille Page of Springfield. Funeral services were held
Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings High School auditorium with Bob Ebersold
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Billings.
Salchow, Burton Gene "Pete" 2 Mar 1931 - 5 Mar 2005 SN-L 9 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Burton Earnest & Stella M. (Lehman) Salchow; married 6 Oct 1951
Charlene Hutter]
Burton G. "Pete" Salchow, 74, Indianapolis, Ind., passed away March 5, 2005. He
was born March 2, 1931, in Billings, Mo., to Burton and Stella M. Lehman Salchow. Pete
was a graduate of Billings, Mo., High School and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the
Korean War. He married Charlene Hutter on October 6, 1951, and she survives. Mr.
Salchow worked for Eli Lilly for 30 years, retiring in 1992. Pete is also survived by one
daughter, Cheryle L. Christiansen, and husband, Dennis. Private arrangements entrusted
to Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel.
Salchow, Esther Marie (Knott) 11 Oct 1914 - 10 Mar 2005 SN-L 12 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Robert Lee & Myrtle Day (Browning) Knott; married 29 Sep 1934
Clarence William Salchow 29 Dec 1911 - 12 Jan 1984]
Esther Marie Salchow, 90, Billings, passed away Thursday evening, March 10,
2005, at her home after having spent five days in the hospital. She had been under
treatment for a heart ailment for the past six years. Esther was born on October 11, 1914,
in Verona, Mo., to Robert Lee and Myrtle Day (Browning) Knott. By the time she started
to school, the family had moved to Aurora, Mo., and Esther attended all of her school

years there. On September 29, 1934, she married Clarence William Salchow and became
a farmer's wife. They were married almost 50 years when Clarence passed away in
January 1984. With the exception of the first two months of their marriage, Clarence and
Esther lived on their farm on Terrell Creek until Clarence's death. Esther continued to
live there until a few years ago when she moved into a cottage on her grandson's farm
which adjoins hers. In addition to being a homemaker and mother and helping with farm
chores, Esther worked for over 20 years for the Vaisey Bristol Shoe Company at their
factory in Marionville. Esther was the oldest of eight children. Six of them, Mable Light,
Roberta Pendleton, Gerald Knott, Lenna Wilson, Robert Knott and Grace Gardner
preceded her in death. All of them except Gerald lived long lives. Gerald lost his life at
the age of 25 in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. Esther's youngest brother, Kenneth
Wayne Knott of Vista, Calif., survives. Also preceding her in death were one son, Jerry
Salchow, and one great grandson, Kevin Maize. She is survived by three children, Janice
Coltharp of Springfield, June Miekley of Billings, and John Salchow of Billings; 10
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces
and nephews; and other relatives and friends. She was loved by everyone who knew her
and she will be greatly missed by family and friends. Esther asked the Lord Jesus into her
heart and life at a young age and her long life has been a testimony to her love for God
and His love for her. She was an active member and contributor to the Billings Methodist
Church for about 70 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13,
2005, at Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Pastor Derek Harmon officiating. Burial
will follow in Smart Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to
the Billings United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, or Smart Cemetery.
Salchow, Jerry William 17 Jan 1936 - 22 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of ? & Esther (?) Salchow]
Jerry William Salchow, 52, of Billings, died March 22 in his home after suffering
an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Salchow were held March 25 at the Meadors
Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Bob McQueen officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery.
A farmer, Mr. Salchow was an Army veteran and a member of Republic VFW Post No.
4593. His survivors include his mother; Esther, Billings; a stepdaughter, Ember,
Springfield; a brother, John, Billings; and two sisters, June Miekley, Republic, and Janice
Coltharp, Springfield.
Salchow, Kirk Edward 31 Jul 1967 - 1 Aug 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
Kirk Edward Salchow, day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Gene Salchow,
formerly of Billings, died Tuesday evening in the Indianapolis hospital. Other survivors
include one sister, Lynn, his twin; a brother, Craig; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. M. Carlock, Billings; and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hutter, also of
Billings; great grandmothers, Mrs. Stella Batson, Republic and Mrs. Rilla Carlock,
Everton. Arrangements are under the direction of Cantrell.
Salchow, Lena (Zoller) 10 Sep 1884 - 13 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of William L. & Anna M. (Eberdt) Zoller; married Albert Salchow 7
Apr 1886 - 10 Mar 1950]

Mrs. Lena Salchow, 84, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield at
4 p.m. Tuesday after suffering an apparent heart attack in her home. A longtime resident
of the Billings area, Mrs. Salchow is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Helen Dodson,
Route 1, Billings, Mrs. Dorothy Davis, Eldon and Mrs. Mildred Fenton, Kansas City; two
sisters, Mrs. Anna Rauch and Mrs. Mollie Oetker, both of Billings. Arrangements are
under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
AND
Salchow, Lena (Zoller) 10 Sep 1884 - 13 May 1969 CCR 22 May 1969 p8
Funeral serivces for Mrs. Lena Salchow, 84, of near Clever, were at 1:30 p.m.
Friday in the Christian Church in Billings. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction
of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Salchow was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Salchow, Louise (Venzloff) 29 Dec 1888 - 12 Dec 1987
Funeral services for Louise Salchow 99 of Billings were held Tuesday 2 p.m. at
Meadors Chapel in Billings with Rev. Raymond Schultz officiating. Burial was in Smart
Cemetery under direction of Meadors. Mrs. Salchow died Saturday evening at Rolling
Hills Nursing Home in Branson following a long illness. She was a member of the
Billings Christian Church. She is survived by one son-Leonard of Billings, 2 daughtersHilda Reinert of Billings and Marie Laney of Springfield. 2 sisters-Amelia Rouch of
Springfield and Martha Schultz of Billings, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren. Hand written date 12-12-87. Contributed by Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Salchow, M. Ivon (Metzelthin) 1913 - 3 Feb 1970 CCR 5 Feb 1970 p2
[Note: Daughter of Herman W. & Wilhelmine (Dahms) Metzelthin; married Leonard
Salchow born 1911]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ivon Salchow, 56, Route 1, Billings, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Billings Christian Church with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating, Burial
was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Salchow died at 4 a.m.
Tuesday in her home of an apparent heart attack. Survivors include her husband,
Leonard; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Metzelthin, Billings; one daughter, Mrs.
Betty Stark, Republic; one son, Leonard Dean Salchow, Webb City; one brother, Willard
Metzelthin, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Bluebaum, Mrs. Mildred Kloppenberg
and Mrs. Mary Lois Maples, all of Billings and Mrs. Dorothy Kassinger, Marionville, and
three grandchildren.
Salchow, Robert P. 27 Apr 1889 - 23 Jan 1977 OH 27 Jan 1977 p5
[Note: Son of William & Louise (Hacker) Salchow; married Louise M. Venzloff 29
Dec 1888 - 12 Dec 1987]
BILLINGS - Services for Robert P. Salchow, 87, Billings, were at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday in Billings Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Burial was
in Smart Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Billings. Mr. Salchow died at 7:30 a.m.
Sunday in the Aurora Community Hospital after a long illness. A retired farmer and
stockman, Mr. Salchow was a lifelong resident of the Billings community. Survivors
include his wife, Louise; a son, Leonard of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Reinert,

Billings and Mrs. Marie Laney, Springfield; two sisters, Miss Lena Salchow And Mrs.
Minnie Miekley, both of Billings; 12 grandchildren, one step grandchild; nine great
grandchildren; five step great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild. The body
will be at Meadors Chapel in Clever today until 2 p.m. and well then be transferred to
Meadors Chapel at Billings and will remain there until time for services. The family will
be at the Billings chapel from 7 to 8 p.m. today. Memorial donations may be made to the
Smart Cemetery fund. The casket will be closed at the beginning of services.
Salchow, William Herman 16 Oct 1883 - 30 Nov 1949 CCR 8 Dec 1949
[Note: Son of William & Louise (Hacker) Salchow; married 20 Apr 1909 Clara W.
Hutter 12 Mar 1888 - 30 Aug 1953]
William Herman Salchow was born to William and Louise Salchow near Billings,
MO, on October 16, 1883, and departed this life November 30, 1949, in St. John’s
hospital at Springfield, MO, at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 14 days. At an early age
Mr. Salchow was baptized and confirmed in St. Peter’s Evangelical church at Billings.
On April 20, 1909, he was united in marriage to Clara Hutter in the St. Peter’s
Evangelical church at Billings, and to this union were born seven children. Mr. Salchow
had owned and operated a saw mill and threshing machine for many years along with his
regular farming. He was a hard worker, bad weather never stopped him; really he
worked harder than he ought to have worked for his own good. He was a man who
enjoyed doing for others. Was a good neighbor- would let his own work go and help
others. People who worked with him and for him liked him and believed in him. He was
a good neighbor and friend. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Clara Salchow of the
home; five sons, Burton and Clarence of Rt. 1 Billings, and Herschel of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Lorene Kuhns of Rt. 1, Clever; Mrs. Lucille Page of Republic; two
brothers, Albert and Robert, both of Rt. 1, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Minnie Miekley of
Rt. 1, Billings and Mrs. Lena Zoller of Rt. 1, Billings; 12 grandchildren, a number of
nephews and nieces, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon in the high school auditorium with Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was
made in Smart cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home.
Salkil, Harvey I., Rev. 27 Nov 1926 - 9 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Neal & ? (?) Salkil; married Florence]
NIXA - Services for the Rev. Harvey I. Salkil, 50, Bois D’Arc were at 1:30 p.m.
Monday in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Hilton officiating. Burial
was in Harrington Cemetery in Republic under the direction of Harris of Nixa. The Rev.
Salkil died at 7:05 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness,
according to a funeral home spokesman, He was an ordained Baptist minister in
Oakwood, Chadwick and Bethel. Surviving are his wife, Florence, Nixa, two sons, James
of Nixa and Ritchy of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Keithley and Mrs. Janet
Keithley, both of Clever; his mother, Mrs. Neal Salkil, Bois’D’Arc; two step-sons, Carl
Wilson, Springfield and Jerry Wilson of the state of Pennsylvania; a step-daughter, Miss
Nancy Wilson, Lincoln, Mo.; four brothers, Allen of Springfield, Henry of Nixa, Eldon
of Davenport, Iowa and Finis of Glasgow; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Taylor, Springfield,
Mrs. Linnia Hancock, Bois’D’Arc, Mrs. Evelyn Jones, Miller, and Mrs. Hester Mantle,
Raytown, five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren.

Salkill, Sarah Virginia
20 May 1873 - 23 Jul 1955 CCR 4 Aug 1955 p8
Sarah Virginia Salkill was born May 20, 1873 in Greene County, Mo. and died
July 23 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Tehelma Letts, route one Crane at the age of 82
years, two months and three days. She had lived most of her life in Greene and Stone
Counties. Survivors include one son, Emmitt Salkill of Crane; five daughters, Mrs. Pansy
Merritt of Crane, Mrs. Vernie Vineyard of Wichita, Kan, Mrs. Grace Keener of Billings,;
Mrs. Letts and Mrs. Ruby Wilson, route two, Billings. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon in the Harris Chapel at Billings with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating.
Burial was in Sparkman Cemetery near Republic under direction of Harris.
Sallade, Hattie Louise (Bostick) 21 Sep 1906 - 19 Aug 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
Hattie Louise Sallade was born to Paul Cellos Bostick and Mary Thomas Bostick
on September 21, 1906 at Washington, DC. Hattie's lineage can be traced back to
Charlemagne, George Washington and is the 9th cousin of the present Queen Elizabeth.
On April 27, 1932 Hattie was united in marriage to Roy Edgar Sallade at Baltimore,
Maryland. Who preceded her in death. Hattie and Roy were the loving and devoted
parents of one daughter Evelyn Ruth. Hattie was a retired employee of the Internal
Revenue Credit Union where she worked as a teller. Hattie was a member of the
Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of American Order of Pioneers and
Boone Family Association. Hattie was a devoted Christian who served and loved her
Lord faithfully. Hattie spent a lot of time praying for her family and friends. Hattie
passed away peacefully with her family near her on August 19, at her home in Branson.
Hattie is survived by her daughter Evelyn Kern and and six grandchildren, 11 greatgrandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are other relatives and
many friends. Hattie was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Funeral services were held Friday August 21, at 7 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral
Home at Ozark. Burial will be near her husband on Tuesday August 25, at Cedar Hill
Cemetery at Suitland, Maryland.
Sallee, Dean 29 Aug 1929 - 9 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Herman and Viola Sallee]
Dean Sallee, 58, of Chadwick, died at 3:25 a.m. Saturday at Springfield General
Hospital after a long illness. Services for Mr. Sallee were held Tuesday in the Adams
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery.
Mr. Sallee was born Aug. 29, 1929, in Chadwick to Herman and Viola Sallee. He was
formerly of Illinois, and was a retired restaurant owner. He had been living in Chadwick
for three years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Fred
Schuetz, of Bartonville, Illinois; his mother, Viola Stogsdill, of Hutchinson, Kansas; one
sister, Maxine Armbrust, of McPherson, Kansas; and two brothers, Norman Sallee, of
Prague, Oklahoma and Charles Sallee, of Hutchinson, Kansas. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Garrison Baptist Church.
Sallee, William 1870 - 16 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
William Sallee, 93, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 8:10 a.m. Monday at Springfield
Baptist Hospital. Hs is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W.P. Keltner, 713 South Kickapoo,

Springfield, and Mrs. Rose Richmond, Ozark; and one brother, Elmer E. Sallee, 1128
Hovey, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 .p.m. Tuesday in the Wade Chapel near
Republic with the Rev. Grant Stokes officiating. Burial as in the church cemetery under
direction of Rainey.
Salmons, Codi Lea 16 Oct 1992 - 1 Apr 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: Daughter of Scott & Tonia (Smith) Salmons]
Codi Lea Salmons, 17-month-old infant daughter of Scott and Tonia Salmons,
Sparta, died Friday, April 1, 1994 in St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She was born Oct. 16,
1992. Survivors include her parents; three sisters, Mindy and Meagan Salmons and Nikita
Smith; grandparents Harold and Shannon Smith, Springfield, and Darrel and Shirley
Salmons, Cedar Falls, Iowa; great-grandparents Una Salmons, Minnesota, Edith
Robertson, Oregon, and Marshall Walker, Yuma, Ariz.; great-great-grandmother, Alma
Axmear, Iowa; and other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Sampietro, John Anthony "Jay", Jr., Cpl. 26 Jun 1969 - 17 Aug 2005 SN-L 19 Aug
2005
[Note: Son of John Anthony & Judy (Sparks) Sampietro; married 13 Nov 1999 Jennifer
Hall]
Cpl. John Anthony "Jay" Sampietro, Jr., 36, of Rogersville, was born on June 26,
1969, in Memphis, Tennessee, to John Anthony and Judy (Sparks) Sampietro and passed
away on Wednesday, August 17, 2005, in Springfield, Missouri. Jay received his
associate degree in Law Enforcement from Mineral Area College. He was a member of
the 64th Recruit Class of the Missouri Highway Patrol. He served as Corporal for Troop
D an had been serving in the Webster County office since March 2003. On November 13,
1999, he was united in marriage with Jennifer Hall and to this union, two sons were born.
Along with his service to the Missouri Highway Patrol, Jay enjoyed his volunteer work
with the Logan-Rogersville Volunteer Fire Department and being a member of the
Missouri State Troopers Association. He also enjoyed working at the Sikeston Rodeo and
the Missouri State Fair, and spending time coaching his sons' T-Ball teams. Jay was a
very wonderful and caring son, husband, and father. His honesty and integrity were well
respected by all. He was fair in dealing with everyone and was not one to pass judgment
on anybody. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer; two sons, John Matthew and Will
Anthony Sampietro, all of the home; his father, John Anthony Sampietro, Sr., and his
stepmother Gerrie, of Sikeston, Missouri; his stepfather, John Tumblson, of Thomasville,
Georgia; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete J. Sampietro, Sr., of Germantown,
Tennessee; maternal grandfather, Harvey Geeding, of South Haven, Mississippi;
grandmother, Lena Holeman, of Memphis, Tennessee; mother and father-in-law, Kenneth
and Beverly Hall, of Rogersville, Missouri; mother-in-law, Sandy Turner, Spokane;
sisters-in-law, Chris Chastain and her husband Sean, of Sparta, and Amy Stanton, of
Rogersville; a very close aunt and uncle, Rita and Bob Buse, of Tupelo, Mississippi; as
well as a host of other aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, brothers and sisters of law
enforcement and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Judy Tumblson;
maternal grandmother, Billie Geeding; and grandfather, William Holeman. Funeral
services are 2 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2005, in the Logan-Rogersville High School

Gymnasium, with interment with full Patrol honors following in the White Oak
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the chapel of
Thieme-Shadel Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte. In his honor, memorials have been
established with the Guaranty Bank, 1341 W. Battlefield Road, Springfield, MO 65807,
or for the Children’s Education Fund. Envelopes are available in the funeral home.
Sample, John Burk, Jr. 11 Nov 1917 - 8 Feb 2005 SN-L 9 Feb 2005
[Note: Son of John Burk & Connie (Anderson) Sample, Sr.; married 13 May 1944 Abbie
I. Grote]
John Burk Sample, Jr., 87, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2005, in his
home. John was born November 11, 1917, in Okmulgee, Okla., the son of John Burk
Sample, Sr., and Connie (Anderson) Sample. On May 13, 1944, he was united in
marriage to Abbie I. Grote in St. Charles, Mo., and to this union three children were born.
From 1942 to 1945 John was a World War II Veteran who proudly served his country
with the United States Navy. He later retired from the United States Army Civil Service
Commission, where he supported the troops, with priority acquisition of everything
needed for equipment repair and replacement during the Vietnam War. He was also a
member of the Ozark United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge No. 296 of Sparta,
Eastern Star Chapter No. 326 of Sparta, and the Eastern Star Chapter No. 98 in Ozark. He
was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his loving wife of 60 years,
Abbie; son Michael Sample and wife Tina, Grapevine, Texas; two daughters, Sue
Woodall and husband Chester, Frankford, Mo., and Barbara Linn and husband Dr. Robert
Linn, Ozark; three granddaughters, Emily and Allison Woodall, Frankford, Mo., and
Sarah Linn, Ozark; three grandsons, Chester Woodall, Frankford, Mo., Craig Sample,
Grapevine, Texas, and Jonathan Linn, Ozark; sister Margaret Paul, St. Louis, Mo.; other
relatives; and numerous friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday,
February 10, 2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplin Jim Young
officiating. Burial with full military honors by the Bravo Team will follow in the
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today, February
9, 2005, with Masonic Rites at 7 p.m., in the funeral home. The family requests memorial
contributions to Southern Care Hospice or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society C/O
Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Sample, Maggie Ellen (Shelton) 7 Oct 1913 - 7 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Ida (Davis) Shelton; married 19 Apr 1933 Edgar M.
Sample 1 Mar 1909 - 15 Sep 1991]
Maggie Ellen Sample, 75, of Klamath Falls, Oregon, formerly of Highlandville,
died July 7 in Klamath Falls. Services for Mrs. Sample were held in the O'Hair Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. Art Mentzer officiating. Burial was in Klamath Memorial Park.
Mrs. Sample was born Oct. 7, 1913 in Highlandville to Charlie and Ida (Davis) Shelton.
She was married to Edgar M. Sample April 19, 1933. The Samples moved to Klamath
Falls in 1941, where Mr. Sample worked for Weyerhaeuser for 32 years. Mrs. Sample
worked for Weyerhaeuser during World War II. She enjoyed hunting, archery, and
fishing. She had belonged to several archery clubs through the years, and also enjoyed
gardening and doing handwork and sewing projects. Surviving are her husband, Edgar, of
Klamath Falls; a daughter, Carolyn McDaid, Klamath Falls; sisters Callie Hammond,

Klamath Falls, Jessie Montgomery, Highlandville, and Pearl Brumley, Ozark; a brother,
Mack Shelton, Highlandville; a half-sister, Eula Shipman, Chadwick; granddaughters
Ruth Bean, Redding, California and Laurie Hicks, Klamath Falls; five greatgrandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Merle West Cancer Center, 2865 Daggett St., Klamath Falls, Oregon,,
97601.
Samsel, Clara 7 Nov 1894 - 2 Feb 1979 OH 8 Feb 1979 p6
Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Samsel, 84, Aurora, were held last Monday in
Aurora. She died Feb. 2. after a long illness. Survivors include a son, Noble Samsel,
Billings.
Samsel, J. Oscar 1873 - 8 Jun 1968 CCR 20 Jun 1968 p8
J. Oscar Samsel, 95, Ozark, died at 12:55 p.m. Saturday in a Bolivar Nursing
Home after as short illness. A native of Cedar County, Mr. Samsel was a former Manager
of a J. C. Penney store in North Dakota. He was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church,
Fair Play Masonic Lodge No. 44, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, Springfield and the
Eastern Star. His survivors include his wife, Ruby E.; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Edelen,
Denver; three sons, Ethan L., Baker, Mont., Charles W., Powell, Wyo. and Nobel J.,
Denver; six grandchildren ; 24 great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren,
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Dale Powell
officiating, Graveside services followed at 4 p.m. at Lindley Prarie Cemetery near Fair
Play.
Samsel, Noble V. "Sam" 1 Aug 1917 - 24 Sep 1990 NN-E 4 Oct 1990
[Note: married Velta]
Noble V. "Sam" Samsel, 73, Billings, died as the result of a heart attack Monday,
Sept. 24, 1990, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, He was a retired service
station operator and was an army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife,
Velta, of the home; a son and his wife, Danny and Mary Samsel, Springfield; two
stepsons and their wives, Mike and Kathy Hall, and David and Teresa Hall, all of
Springfield; a stepdaughter, Cindy Seksciniski, Billings; one sister-in-law, Helen Samsel,
Aurora; two grandsons; and 10 step-grandchildren., Services were last Thursday in
Meadors Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hammons Heart
Institute.
Samsel, Ruby (Fox) 16 Sep 1888 - 18 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
[Note: Daughter of John & Mary Francis Fox]
Funeral rites of Mrs. Ruby Samsel, 90, of Ozark were held Jan. 18 in Harris
Chapel, the Rev. James Robinson, officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs.
Samsel died Jan. 16 in Marionville Health Center. She was a member of the Ozark
United Presbyterian Church and the Easter Star. A sister, Mrs. Mildred Deeds of Ozark is
among the survivors.
Samuel, Nancy Susan (Chaffin) 1858 - 26 Jun 1953
CCR 2 Jul 1953 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Susan (Chaffin) Samuel, 95, who died Friday,
June 6 at her home on Route 2, Rogersville, were held June 29 at 2 p.m. in the Center

Point church. conducted by Rev. Fred Williamson, Burial was in Dodson Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Aunt Susan as she was known to her
wealth of friends and relatives was a lifelong resident of the Rogersville community. The
widow of the late Moses P. Samuel, she is survived by three sons, Major Samuel of
Springfield, Elijah Samuel of Rogersville and Howard Samuel of Cassville; four
daughters, Mrs. Birdie Larson of Marro Bay, Calif., Mrs. Myrtle West of Coslinga, Calif;
Mrs. Agnes West of Picher, Okla; and Mrs. Carra Henley of the home; three sisters. Mrs.
Mary Summers of Corvallis, Mont., Mrs. Emma Everly of Stevensville, Mont., and Mrs.
Lena Stowe of Springfield; 31 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren and 21 great, great
grandchildren.
Sanborn, Mary Whitney 5 Jul 1908 – 8 Mar 2000 CCH-N 15 Mar 2000
Mary Whitney Sanborn, age 91, formerly of Madison, Wisconsin, passed away
Wednesday, March 8, 2000 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 5, 1908 on a
farm near Middleton, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of Eugene Hiram and Helen
Goldsmith (Whitney) Sanborn. She graduated from Central High School in Madison, and
in 1932 graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She was a
member of Delta-Gamma Sorority and was also a member of Daughters of the
Mayflower. Miss Sanborn worked as an office manager for DainBosworth Brokerage
Firm formerly The Milwaukee Company until retirement. She was a longtime member of
the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Madison, Wisconsin. She was
preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Whitney Sanborn and a niece. Barbara Grove.
Survivors include a sister, Alice Grove and her husband Charles, Ozark; a nephew, David
Grove; and his wife Denise, Waukesha, Wisconsin; and two nieces, Mary Wilson and her
husband Hal, Hartselle, Alabama and Cindy Borbely and her husband Joe, Howell, New
Jersey. In accordance with her wishes, Miss Sanborn was cremated under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A memorial service will be held at a later date in First
Congregational United Church of Christ in Madison. Burial will be in Forest Hill
Cemetery.
Sanders, Addie Elizabeth (Gardner) Jul 1882 - 19 Jun 1950 CCR 29 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Katherine Gardner; married 24 Apr 1906 John A. Sanders
Aug 1878 - 7 Mar 1959]
Mrs. Addie Elizabeth Sanders died Monday, June 19, in her home one mile
southeast of Clever. She was the daughter of Richard and Katherine Gardner, and had
spend most of her life in the Clever community. Survivors include her husband, John, of
the home; one son, Glen, of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hedgpeth and Mrs.
Maydean Phillips of Clever and Mrs. Phyllis Phillips of Billings; four brothers, Marion
Gardner of Republic, Jim of Springfield, John of Clever, and Walter of Springfield; one
sister, Mrs. Ethel Lewis of La Habra, Calif., and eleven grandchildren. She was a member
of the Christian Church. Funeral services were conducted in the Delaware Chapel June
21, with Rev. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
AND
Sanders, Addie Elizabeth (Gardner) died 19 Jun 1967

Mrs. Addie Elizabeth Sanders died Monday, June 19, in her home one mile
southeast of Clever. She was the daughter of Richard and Katherine Gardner, and had
spent most of her life in the Clever community. Survivors include her husband, John, of
the home; one son, Glen of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma Hedgpeth and Mrs.
Maydean Phillips of Clever and Mrs. Phyllis Phillips of Billings; four brothers, Marion
Gardner of Republic, Jim of Springfield, John of Clever and Walter of Springfield; one
sister, Mrs. Ethel Lewis of LaHabra, Calif.; and eleven grandchildren. She was a member
of the Christian church. Funeral services were conducted in the Delaware Chapel June
21, with the Rev. Forbis officiating. Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 in the margin.
Sanders, Albert Raymond 26 Feb 1907 - 4 Feb 1949 CCR 10 Feb 1949
[Note: Son of John A. & Addie E. (Scaggs) Sanders; married 16 Oct 1938 Wilma
Jefferies]
Albert Raymond Sanders was born February 26, 1907 at Nixa, MO and died
February 4, 1949 in the Frisco hospital in St. Louis, MO at the age of 41 years, 11
months, and 22 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Sanders. He was united in
marriage to Wilma Jefferies, October 16, 1938, and to this union were born two children.
He leaves to mourn his departure the widow, Wilma of the home in Republic, MO; one
son, Leon; and one daughter, Kathryn, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
A. Sanders of Clever; one brother, Glen Sanders of Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Thelma
Hedgpeth of Clever, Mrs. Lee Phillips of Billings, Route 1 and Mrs. Ernest Phillips of
Clever; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm
in the Delaware church with the Rev. W.R. Forbis officiating. Burial was made in the
church cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Sanders, Alfa Mae (Kidwell) 1883 - 26 Oct 1951 CCR 1 Nov 1951
Funeral services for Mrs. Alfa Mae Sanders, 68, who died Friday morning, Oct
26, in St. John’s hospital in Springfield following a lingering illness, were conducted
Sunday afternoon in the Nixa Church of Christ, with the Rev. Elroy officiating. Burial
was in the Galloway cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Opal Cox of 2612 College Street in Springfield; two
brothers, Eugene and Elmer Kidwell, both of Eldon, MO; a sister, Mrs. Chloe Hatcher;
and two granddaughters, Mrs. Jack Meyers and Miss Betty Cox, both of Springfield.
Sanders, Alice Mae (Loveland) 28 Sep 1925 - 17 Mar 2004 SN-L 19 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Clarence Ben and Franc Marie (Stull) Loveland]
Alice Mae Sanders, age 78, of Ozark, passed away at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday,
March 17, 2004, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by a son, Mike
Sanders and wife Carla; two daughters, Janet Dye and husband Don, and Judy Stokes;
five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; five brothers and two sisters; nieces and
nephews; and a host of friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March
20, 2004, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray and Ted Spencer
officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Fair Haven
Children's Home.
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Sanders, Alice Mae (Loveland) 28 Sep 1925 - 17 Mar 2004
CCH-N 19 Mar 2004
Alice Mae Sanders, 78, Ozark, died at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004,
surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 28, 1925, in Sparta, the daughter of
Clarence Ben and Franc Marie (Stull) Loveland. Sanders was a member of the Sparta
Church of Christ. A wonderful loving Christian Mother, who centered her life around her
family. She will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters,
Carole Workman and Dorothy Loveland; and a brother, J. C. Loveland. She is survived
by a son, Mike Sanders and wife Carla; two daughters, Janet Dye and husband Don, and
Judy Stokes; five grandchildren, Michelle Rowland, Tammy Rowland, Shannon Dye,
Melissa Sanders and Justin Sanders; four great-grandchildren, Alicia Bilyeu, Brady Dye,
Jackson Dye and Taylar Sanders; five brothers, Raymond Loveland, Rogersville, Don
Loveland, Ozark, Jack Loveland, Sparta, Jim Loveland, Ozark, and Jerry Loveland, Ava;
two sisters, Betty Stull, Buffalo, and Mary Carey, Ozark; nieces, nephews and a host of
friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. March 20 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Dwayne Bray and Ted Spencer officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation was from 6-7:30 p.m. March 19 in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers
contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home.
©Ozarks
Newsstand 2004
Sanders, Araminta (Howard)
8 Jul 1884 - 20 Dec 1968
Mrs. Araminta Howard Sanders, 84, of 1113 North Grant, died at 12:45 p.m.
Friday in Folkner Nursing Home. Mrs. Sanders was a registered graduate nurse, having
graduated from one of the first classes to be awarded degrees from the Burge-Protestant
Hospital School of Nursing in 1915. Well-known in medical circles due to her long
association in the nursing profession, she was a member of the Burge Alumni
Association, the Nurses Association of Missouri and the American Nurses Association.
She also was a member of South Street Christian Church. A native of Christian County,
she was a lifelong resident of this area. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel with Dr. William P.
Gibble officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery. (Springfield Leader-Press – 21
December 1968)
AND
Sanders, Araminta (Howard) 8 Jul 1884 - 20 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Henry Taft & Mary Anne (Beverage) Howard]
Mrs. Araminta Howard Sanders, 84, of 1113 North Grant, died at 12:45 p.m.
Friday in Folkner Nursing Home. Mrs. Sanders was a registered graduate nurse, having
graduated from one of the first classes to be awarded degrees from the Burge-Protestant
Hospital School of Nursing in 1915. Well-known in medical circles due to her long
association in the nursing profession, she was a member of the Burge Alumni
Association, the Nurses Association of Missouri and the American Nurses Association.
She also was a member of South Street Christian Church. A native of Christian County,
she was a lifelong resident of this area. She is survived by nieces and nephews. Funeral

services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Jewell E. Windle Chapel with Dr. William P.
Gibble officiating. Burial was in Manley Cemetery.
[also SL-P says “Burial will be in Manley Cemetery.”(Springfield Leader-Press – 21
December 1968)]
Sanders, Caleb Joshua 16 Nov 1987 - Jul 15 2006 SN-L 21 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Harvey Sanders & Lisa Zehner]
Caleb Joshua Sanders, son of Harvey Sanders and Lisa Zehner, was born on
November 16, 1987, in Springfield, and passed away in his sleep, on July 15, 2006, in
Billings, Missouri. Caleb served in the Navy Sea Cadets program. He was employed with
Fairfield Resorts. During his free time, he loved his art work and spending time with
family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Harvey Sanders and Lisa Zehner;
grandparents, Mike and Linda Shaw, Rocky Davisson and Bobbie Sanders; three sisters,
Lesa Mae, Heather and Charlie Marie Sanders; one brother, Griffin Sanders. He was
preceded in death by his grandmother, Joyce Davisson; grandfathers, George and Ivan;
his uncle, Rocky; and cousin, Mark. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday,
July 22, 2006, in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Interment
will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Mountain Grove. The family will receive friends
from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. In his memory, memorials may be made to
the Caleb Sanders Memorial Fund, 4500 S. Lone Pine, Springfield, Missouri 65804; or
may be left with the funeral home. "Caleb lived life no holds barred. He was loud and he
was proud. He was a kind soul and a loyal man. He brightened every room he entered and
always left us laughing. He made us proud." Online memorial condolences may be made
at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Sanders, Ethel Josephine (Maynard) 25 Nov 1909 - 19 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Cornelius & Eula (Aven) Maynard; married Glenn Sanders]
Ethel Josephine Sanders, 80, Nixa, died at 11:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 1990 in
her home. She was born Nov. 25, 1909 in Binger, Okla. to Cornelius and Eula Maynard.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. She is survived by her mother,
Eula Aven Maynard; her husband, Glenn, of the home; a son, Joe, and his wife, Ella Jane,
Nixa; a sister, Nora Hart, Nixa; three grandchildren, Joella Roberts, Patrick Sanders and
Dwight Sanders; and a great-grandson, Lynn Roberts. Services were Wednesday, Nov.
21, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was
in Payne Cemetery, Nixa.
Sanders, Ether A. “Kelly” 30 Sep 1879 - 2 Jul 1956
CCR 5 Jul 1956
Ether A. “Kelly” Sanders, 77 of Clever, died at 10:30 a.m.Monday in a Nixa rest
home. A retired carpenter and merchant, Mr. Sanders moved to clever from Tennessee in
1901. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Kitty; a brother, Erskine of Lewisburg, Tenn..; and two sisters, Mrs. Morgan Rainey and
Mrs. Willie Crawford of Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Clever Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever.
AND
Sanders, Ether A. “Kelly” 30 Sep 1879 - 2 Jul 1956
CCR 19 Jul 1956 p.3

Ether A. Sanders was born September 30, 1879 at Lewisburg, Tenn., the son of G.
D. and Tennis Sanders. On September 29, 1899, he was united in marriage to Kitty
McAdams.
Mr. and Mrs. Sanders come to Clever in 1901 where they made their home
until the present with the exception of four years in Tulsa, Okla. He entered into rest July
2, 1956, at a Nixa rest home at the age of 77 years, nine months and two days. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Kitty Sanders of the home at Clever; a brother, Erskine Sanders of
Lewisburg, Tenn; two sisters, Mrs. Morgan Rainey and Mrs. Willie Crawford, both of
Nashville, Tenn; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 5, 1956 at
2:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. D. S. Frazier and Kenneth
Bunting officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever.
Sanders, Harold H., Sr. 1 Oct 1906 - Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Juanita Lucile Holder 10 Jun 1915 - 4 Jul 1970]
Harold H. Sanders, Sr., 81, of Huntington Beach, California, formerly of
Springfield, died at 12:01 p.m. Sept. 11 at Anaheim General Hospital, Anaheim,
California. Graveside services for Mr. Sanders were held Sept. 17 at Selmore Cemetery,
near Ozark, with the Rev. Robert Daniels officiating. Burial was under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Sanders resided in Ozark for several years before
moving to Springfield in 1931, and had resided in California for most of his life since
1942. He operated dry cleaning businesses in Springfield and Anaheim for many years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Holder Sanders, in 1970. Surviving are two
sons, Harold H. Sanders, Jr., Anaheim, and Richard L. Sanders, Torrence, California; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many friends, to whom he was known as
"Grandpa Sandy."
Sanders, Harvey “Glenn” 28 Aug 1914 - 16 Nov 2002
Harvey “Glenn” Sanders NIXA-Glenn Sanders, age 88, of Nixa, passed away
November 16, 2002. He was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Ethel Maynard Sanders, and a brother, Roy Sanders. Survivors include
a son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Ella Jane Sanders, Nixa; a brother, Lowell Sanders,
Nixa; a sister, Alene Conn, Republic; three grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will
follow in Payne Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 6 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, November 17, 2002.
Sanders, Inez Gertrude (Henry) 9 Feb 1914 - 21 Nov 1999 CCH-N 24 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of William & Maud (Hays) Henry; married 2 Feb 1938 Harvey Glen
Sanders 9 Sep 1909 - 10 Sep 1999]
Inez Gertrude Sanders, 85, Marionville, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, in the home of her
son, Phillip. She was born February 9, 1914 in Hurley, MO to William and Maud Hays
Henry. She was married February 2, 1938 to Harvey Glen Sanders. He preceded her in
September 10, 1999. They were active members of the Wilson Creek Baptist Church.
Mrs. Sanders was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law and grandmother and will be
greatly missed. She is survived by three sons and their wives; Marion and EyVon Sanders
of Ozark, Max and Marcia Sanders and Phillip and Kathy Sanders, all of Marionville; a

brother, Rex Henry and his wife, Treva, Republic; two sisters-in-law, Maedean Phillips
of Clever and Wilma Sanders, Marionville; ten Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren,
many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 24,
1999, in Delaware Cemetery, east of Clever, with Rev. Randall Moody officiating.
Services and burial under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever. Visitation
was 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Wilson Creek Baptist Church Memorial Fund.
Sanders, Jaunita Lucile (Holder) 10 Jun 1915 - 4 Jul 1970 CCR 9 Jul 1970 p3
[Note: Daughter of Alfred D. & Ethel Ann (Maples) Holder; married Harold H. Sanders
1 Oct 1906 - 11 Sep 1988]
Mrs. Jaunita L. Sanders, 55, Palm Springs, Calif. died there Saturday after a long
illness. She was a former resident of Ozark and Springfield. Surviving are her husband,
Harold Sanders; two sons, Harold H. Sanders, Jr. and Richard L. Sanders, both of Palm
Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Ruby Estes and Mrs. Cleona Doran, both of Springfield; three
brothers, Chester Clinton, George Clinton, and Gale Clinton, all of Ozark; and her
mother, Mrs. Ethel Clinton, Ozark. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday
at Selmore Cemetery. Rev. Ross Estes will officiate.
Sanders, John Allen Aug 1878 - 7 Mar 1959
John A. Sanders, 80, a retired farmer and a life-long resident of the Nixa and
Clever area, died Saturday afternoon at his home at Clever. Mr. Sanders, a member of the
Christian Church, is survived by; a son, Glenn of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Thelma
Hedgpeth of the home, Mrs. Phillis Phillips of Billings and Mrs. Maydean Phillips of
Clever; a brother, Billie of Brookline and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Jones of Springfield and
Mrs. Rosa Gonce of Newburg, Oregon; 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Services will be conducted in the Delaware Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Monday by the Revs.
R.W. Forbis and Bryon Clark, burial in the Delaware Cemetery with full military rites at
the grave. Harris Funeral Home of Nixa will be in charge. {Springfield {Mo} News
Leader March 8, 1959} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Sanders, John Allen Aug 1878 - 7 Mar 1959 CCR 12 Mar 1959 p5
Funeral services for John Allen Sanders, 80, who died Saturday at his home in
Clever were held Monday afternoon in the Delaware Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis and
Rev. Byron Clark officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. Military rites at the grave were conducted by Nixa American
Legion and Fordland Air Force Base members. A native of the Nixa community, he was
a member of the Christian Church. He was a veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Survivors include one son, Glen Sanders of Clever, three daughters, Mrs. Thelma
Hedgpeth of the home, Mrs. Phyllis Phillips of Route 1, Billings and Mrs. Maydean
Phillips of Clever; one brother, Billie Sanders of Brookline, Mo; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa
Gonce of Newburg, Ore. and Mrs. Lula Jones of Springfield; 12 grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.
Sanders, John T. 8 Mar 1886 - 22 May 1967

CCR 25 May 1967 p1

[Note: Son of Francis M. & Sarah Ann (Wallis) Sanders; married Amy Gertrude Jones
30 Jul 1897 - 28 Nov 1933]
John T. Sanders, 81, of Springfield, a native of Nixa, died at 2 p.m. Monday in
Burge-Protestant Hospital. A retired Frisco Railway employee, Mr. Sanders had lived in
Springfield 25 years. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Gladys Lewis, of the home, Mrs.
Rachel Osborn, Mrs. Dorothy Munholland, Mrs. Ruby Lovell, all of Springfield, Mrs.
Leona Keltner, Brookline and Mrs. Lois Bleck, St. Louis. Survivors also include two
sons, Wayne, Springfield and Horace, Rockford, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Bussard,
Republic; 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Thomas M. McClain officiating. Burial will
be in Delaware Cemetery.
AND
Sanders, John T. 8 Mar 1886 - May 1967
John T. Sanders, 81, of 1135 North Clifton, a native of Nixa, died at 2 p.m.
Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital. A retired Frisco Railway employee, Mr. Sanders
had lived in Springfield 25 years. Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Gladys Lewis, of the
home, Mrs. Rachel Osborn, 1038 Nichols, Mrs. Dorothy Munhollon, 1818 West Calhoun,
Mrs. Ruby Lovell, 2530 South Rogers, Mrs. Lenna Keltner, Route 1, Brookline, and Mrs.
Lois Black, St. Louis. Survivors also include two sons, Wayne, 818 South Farmer, and
Horace, Rockford, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Bussard, Republic; 14 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Nixa,
with the Rev. Thomas M. McClain officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Sanders, Kittie C. (McAdams) 14 Oct 1874 - 19 Mar 1959 CCR 2 Apr 1959 p1
[Note: tombstone gives middle initial as G.]
Funeral services for Mrs. Kittie C. Sanders, 84, who died March 19 in Mercy
Hospital, Springfield were held March 20 at 3:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist Church,
with Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Paul Mayfield officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A resident of Clever
since 1901, she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include several
nieces and nephews.
Sanders, Letha M. (Noe)
12 May 1896 - Aug 1973
Mrs. Letha M. Sanders, 77, of 1702 North Drury, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday at a
private boarding home, 1430 North Clay, after a long illness. A native of Battlefield, Mrs.
Sanders moved here 12 years ago. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband, Burton R; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, of Brookline; and
Mrs. Kathleen McEndree, of Route 14; three sons, Rosco, of Grand Junction, Colo.,
Leon, of Fullerton, Calif., and Ray Dean of Lamar, Colo.; two brothers, Frank Noe of
2228 North Nettleton, and Fred Noe of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Hawkins, of
Clever, Mrs. Lorene Stockstill of Crane, Mrs. Tressie Brown of Boaz, and Mrs. Irene
Rhea of Spokane; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Clyde Buckmaster
officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, south of Battlefield. Springfield Leader
and Press August 4 1973.

Sanders, Marshall William “Billy” 17 Aug 1870 - 14 Mar 1961
Marshall “Billy” Sanders, 90, retired farmer of Route 1, Brookline, died about 5
p.m. Tuesday at the home of a son, Bert, Route 1, Brookline. Mr. Sanders, a member of
the Church of Christ, is survived by four other sons, Homer, Independence, Ed, San
Antonio, Tex., Oren, Route 8, and Faye, address unknown; two daughters, Mrs. Nora
Meek, Route 8, and Mrs. Iva Phillips, Route 1, Brookline; one sister, Mrs. Rosa Gonce,
Ottawa, Kan,; 17 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren, and two great-greatgrandchildren. Arrangements are under the direction of Rainey.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1961 on it.
Sanders, Mary Ellen Jan 1844 - 18 Apr 1935
Mrs. Mary Ellen Sanders, 91, died Tuesday in the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Flora E. Keltner of 520 North Lexington Ave. Funeral arrangements, in charge of R.E.
Thurman of Republic are incomplete. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Keltner,
Mrs. George Honsinger of Springfield, Mrs. Larinda Edlinger of Los Angeles, Mrs. Lula
D. Jones of Republic, and Mrs. Fred Gonce of Ottawa Kan.; two sons, William Sanders
of Battlefield and John A. Sanders of Marionville; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Young of Nixa;
52 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Not dated,
from the Lula Gardner collection.
Sanders, Milford
20 Mar 1923 - 23 Nov 1944
Milford Sanders, 23, of near Republic, died yesterday afternoon in St. John’s
hospital from burns received when the coal stove in his home exploded as he poured coal
oil on the fire. The blast that followed, blew his young wife and nine month old baby
through a window of their home and destroyed the home. Mrs. Sanders, treated at the
hospital for cuts and bruises received when she was blown through the window, was
dismissed from the hospital. The child was unharmed. Funeral arrangements for Mr.
Sanders are incomplete, but services will probably be held Saturday at the Delaware
Chapel, six miles northeast of Clever. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery under the
directions of Maples of Clever. {Springfield (Mo) Daily News November 24, 1944}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Sanders, Nora Mae 6 Jul 1892 - Oct 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Mae Sanders, 78, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Clever Methodist Church with the Revs. Wayne Jones and Ronald Couch
officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell.
A longtime resident of Clever and member of the Clever Methodist Church, Mrs. Sanders
died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eugenia Davis, Hartville, and Mrs. Lucille Ervin,
LaHabra, Calif.; one son, Bob, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy Anderson, Mrs.
Evelyn Genung, Mrs. Ida Lee Diebold and Mrs. Ova Mason, all of Springfield; seven
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND

Sanders, Nora Mae 6 Jul 1892 - 1 Nov 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: married Ullmann Sanders 1 Aug 1892 - 6 Oct 1952]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Mae Sanders, 78, of Clever, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Clever Methodist church with the Revs. Wayne Jones and Ronald Couch
officiating, Burial was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. A
longtime resident of Clever and member of the Clever Methodist Church. Mrs. Sanders
died at 2:35 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Eugenia Davis, Hartville and Mrs. Lucille Ervin,
LaHabra, Calif.; and one son, Bob Sanders, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Lucy
Anderson, Mrs. Evelyn Genung, Mrs. Ida Lee Diebold and Mrs. Ova Maston, all of
Springfield; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Sanders, Oscar 14 Jan 1895 - 13 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: Son of Elisha K. & Rebecca (Patrick) Sanders; married 1925 Neva G. Wray 1899
- 10 Apr 1946]
Oscar Sanders, 57, of Farmington, former court reporter of the 31st Judicial
Circuit, died Tuesday in the Boone Terre hospital where he was ill with a heart condition.
Sanders was stricken with a heart condition more than a year ago but with a doctor’s
permission he continued to do a large part of his official work in the 27th judicial circuit
at Farmington. He was a veteran of World War I. The son of the late Elisha K. and
Rebecca Patrick Sanders, he was born January 14, 1895 in Ozark county. In 1925 he
married Neva Wray of Ozark, who died six years ago. He worked for many years at Ava
in Douglas county before moving to the eastern part of Missouri. While at Ava he was a
member of the Lions club and active in civic and political affairs there. Sanders was a
member of the American Legion post at Ava, Perryville, and Farmington during various
periods of his life. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Mary Alice Sanders of
Washington, DC and Miss Anna Lee Sanders of Farmington, a brother Clifford of St.
Louis; four sisters, Mrs. Zoe Robbins of Springfield, Mrs. Arthur Burke and Mrs. Fred
Tompkins, both of West Plains, and Mrs. Frona Brown of Elijah, MO. Funeral services
were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark by Chaplain Burton of
Fort Leonard Wood. Burial was in the city Cemetery beside his wife.
Sanders, Ralph, Jr. 10 Feb 1923 - 16 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of ? & Georgia (?) Sanders; married Goldie]
Services for Ralph Sanders, Jr., 56, Ozark, were held Friday at Greenlawn South
with the Rev. Phillip Wannermacher officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery. Mr. Sanders died Oct. 16 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a fourmonth illness. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Assembly of God.
Survivors include his wife, Goldie; four sons, Larry, Lee’s Summit, Eddie, Carthage, and
John and Mike, both of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Connie Carnes, Carthage, his
mother , Mrs. Georgia Sprechelsmeyer, 1919 E. McDaniel and nine grandchildren.
Sanders, Ronnie Lee 23 Mar 1948 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Thirl & Ruby Sanders; married 9 Dec 1967 Kathy Downen]
Ronnie Lee Sanders, 42, Ozark, died March 26, 1990 in Sparta, after a long
illness. He was married to Kathy Downen on Dec. 9, 1967 and graduated from Southwest

Missouri State University in 1982, with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. For
nine years he taught in Missouri public schools. He was a member of the National
Education Association and First Baptist Church, Ozark. He is survived by his wife,
Kathy, of the home; three daughters, Anna and Amanda Sanders, of the home, and
Michelle Bird, Doniphan; his parents, Thirl and Ruby Sanders, . West Plains; and six
brothers and sisters, Jackie Bailey, Joan Gibb, Ray Richardson, Christine Bradley,
Shirley Burns and Richard Sanders. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bertie
Galegor and Carolyn Hoglen. Services were Thursday in Bethel Baptist Church, West
Plains. Burial was in Flint Springs Cemetery, Viola, Ark., under the direction of Harris
Colonial Chapel.
Sanders, Sanford Williams 1900 - 17 Nov 1969 CCR 20 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William C. & Missouri E. Sanders]
Sanford Williams Sanders, 69, of Springfield died at 11 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Sanders, A native of Christian County,
was a resident of Springfield for more than 45 years. He was a member of Grace
Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Theresa, of the home; one daughter, Mrs.
Mayrene Ann Mounts, 3030 East Loren; one sister, Miss Maude Sanders, Clever; and
two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Herman Lohmeyer
East Chapel with Dr. Z. Glen Jones officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Sanger, Kathren “Katy” Ann (Kramer) 31 Mar 1946 - 3 Jul 2004 SN-L 6 Jul 2004
[Note: married Leon Sanger]
Kathren (Katy) Ann Kramer Sanger, 58, of Sparta, Mo., passed away July 3,
2004, in her home. Her husband, Leon, survives. Services are Wednesday, July 7, 2004,
at 10 a.m. in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo. Interment will be in Dogwood
Cemetery, west of Ava. Visitation is today, July 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to the Community Hospices of America Foundation, 807 N.
Main, Ste. 1, Mountain Grove, MO 65711.
Saragusa, Michael P. 10 Sep 1950 - 23 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
CLEVER - Services for Michael P. Saragusa, 27 of Clever were at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Greenlawn Battlefield South Chapel, Springfield with the Rev. John
Tranbarger officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery. Mr. Saragusa died Friday in
a car accident near Lowry City.
Sartin, Allie 6 Dec 1887 - 4 Oct 1965 CCR 7 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: married Jessie J. Moore 1900 - 14 May 1964]
Allie Sartin, 77, of Ponce de Leon, died at 2:25 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital after a long illness. A retired farmer, he was a longtime resident of Stone
County. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Faye Rising, Marshfield, Mrs. Elsie Folszky,
Milwaukee, Wisc., Mrs. Geraldine Henderson, Van Nuys, Calif, Mrs. Joan Cook,
Springfield; a brother, Pete, Galena; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Ponce de Leon Baptist church with the Rev.
Frank Eaton officiating.. Burial will be in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direcitoin of
Harris of Ozark.

Sartin, Donald E. 1932 - 12 Sep 2005 SN-L 15 Sep 2005
[Note: married Wilma “Peggy”]
Donald E. Sartin, 73, of Knob Noster, Mo., died Monday, September 12, 2005, at
the local hospital. Survivors include his wife, Wilma "Peggy" Sartin, Knob Noster; a
daughter, Elaine Hancock and husband, Don of Nixa, Mo.; three grandchildren, Megan,
Matthew, and Ashley Hancock, all of Nixa; a son, Steve Sartin and wife, Nicole of Knob
Noster and expecting their child in January of 2006; and two sisters, Betty Evans of
Warrensburg and Wanda Kindle of Odessa, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m.,
Friday, September 16, 2005, in the Heartland Church of Knob Noster. Burial will be in
the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg, Mo. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m., tonight, in
the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Memorial contributions
are suggested to the Heartland Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.
Sartin, Ismal W. 28 Dec 1923 - 18 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
[Note: married Ida]
Ismal W. Sartin, 64, of Billings, died Nov 18 at St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Services for Mr. Sartin were held Nov 22 at
the Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial was in
Wade Chapel Cemetery, and included military rites. Mr. Sartin was born Dec. 28, 1923,
in Marshall County, OK. He owned Texamo Building Supply for 18 years, and made his
home in Madill, OK until April of this year, when he moved to Billings. Mr. Sartin was
an Army veteran of World War II, and was a member of the American Legion Post in
Madill. His survivors include his wife, Ida; three stepsons, Gary Patton, Arnold Park,
MD, Leroy Patton, Corpus Christi, TX, and Eddie Patton, US. Navy, Norfolk, VA; a
sister, Imogene Raupp, Blue Springs; seven step-grandchildren; two nieces and four
nephews.
Sartin, Jessie (Moore) 1900 - 14 May 1964 CCR 21 May 1964 p6
Mrs. Jessie Sartin, 64, died about 7:30 p.m. Thursday at her home in Ponce de
Leon. She had had a heart condition for six years. She is survived by her husband, Allie;
four daughters, Mrs. Faye Rising, Elkland, Mrs. Elsie Mae Folczke, Milwaukee, Mrs.
Geraldine Henderson, Van Nuys, Calif and Mrs. Joan Rantz, Springfield; a brother,
Millard Moore, Spokane; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Walker, Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Lesta
Henry, Everton, and Mrs. Alzora Cloud. state of California; nine grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ponce de Leon
Baptist church with the Rev. Carl Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Ponce de Leon
Cemetery.
Saum, George Franklin 17 Jan 1882 - 12 Oct 1957
CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7
George Franklin Saum was born January 17, 1882 at Kellogg, Iowa, the son of
Charles M. and Ida May Veber Daum. On February 22, 1911, he was united in marriage
to Mary C. Hilyard and to this union one son and two daughters were born, One of the
daughters, Wilma passed away in January 1932, at the age of 16 years. Mr. Saum was
converted five years ago and was a faithful attendant at the Bruner church. He lived most
of his life in the Bruner and Sparta communities. He entered into rest October 12, 1957 at

Sparta, Mo at the age of 75 years, 8 months and 25 days. Survivors include the wife, Mrs.
Mary Saum of Bruner, one son, Richard L. Saum of Bremerton, Wash.; one daughter,
Mrs. Raymond Harville of Sparta; four brothers, D. G. and L. E. Saum of Salina, Kan.,
Everett Saum of Superior, Neb. and Claude Saum of Dutchess, Alberta, Canada; three
sisters, Mrs. D. G. Thompson and Mrs. Claude LaNier of San Diego, Calif and Mrs.
Henry Sheppard of Lenora, Kan; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held October 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with the
Rev. Don Linebarger officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Saum, Ina Belle (Kirby) 25 Jan 1932 - 9 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Daughter of Landon C. & Mable I. (DeBoard) Kirby; married Richard L. Saum]
Mrs. Ina Belle Kirby Saum was born January 25, 1932 at Hurley, MO and was
fatally injured in a one-car accident early on the morning of February 9, 1952, near Reeds
Springs junction. She attended school in Ozark until March of her senior year. She was
converted and united with the church in 1951. Surviving are her husband, R. L. Saum of
Springfield, two small sons, Stephen Bruce, 22-months old, and Robert Lewis, 6-month
old; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Landon Kirby of rural Ozark; three sisters and two
brothers. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Bruner Community
church. Interment was in the Bruner Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Saum, Mary C. (Hilyard) 9 Mar 1890 - 3 Dec 1964
CCR 10 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: married George Franklin Saum 17 Jan 1882 - 12 Oct 1957]
Mrs. Mary C. Saum, 74, died at 9 a.m. Thursday in her home in Sparta. She is
survived by a son, Richard of Bremerton, Wash.; a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Harville,
Birmingham, Ala.; seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Saturday in the Baptist Church at Sparta with the Rev. Dennis Swift
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Saunders, Edna Eyrl (Steelman) 18 Apr 1920 - 14 Feb 2003 CCH-N 19 Feb 2003
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Allie (Mason) Steelman; married 5 May 1949 Harry Conway
Saunders]
Edna Eyrl Saunders, 82, Ozark, formerly of Phoenix, Ariz., died Feb. 14, 2003, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born April 18, 1920, in Shawnee, Okla.,
the daughter of Jesse and Allie (Mason) Steelman. On May 5, 1949, she and Harry
Conway Saunders were married. Saunders was employed as a waitress. Survivors include
her three children, Cuma Kay Lett, Ozark, Harry Saunders and wife Mona, Kasilof, Ala.,
and Renee Hersh and husband Bob, Phoenix, Ariz.; 18 grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; and her long time special friend, Ethel
Sells, Grand Terrace, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; three sons,
Chester Saunders, Gary Saunders, and Robert Turner; two sisters, and four brothers.
Following cremation, burial will be in Vamoosa, Okla. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Saunders, Helen P. 27 Sep 1911 - 25 Feb 1992 NN-E 5 Mar 1992

Services for Helen P. Saunders, 80, Nixa, were held Saturday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North, Springfield. Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens,
Springfield. She died at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1992 in Nixa Park Care Center.
Sauter, Marie C. (Forrest) Deathrage Tennis 9 Jul 1922 - 9 Jul 1991 NN-E 18 Jul
1991
[Note: Daughter of Willie & Maggie Forrest; married Don Leroy Deathrage; married
John Tennis; married ? Sauter]
Marie C. Sauter, 69, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
July 9, 1991, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 9,
1922, in Ava to Willie and Maggie Forrest. She was preceded in death by a son, Leroy
Deathrage, who died in the Vietnam War on July 7, 1967. Survivors include a daughter,
Joan Larkin, Springfield; four sisters, Cleo Fleetwood, Ava, Irene Mieswinkle,
Springfield, Ailene Boyd, state of California, and Pauline Owens, West Plains; two
brothers, Leon Forrest, state of Arkansas, and Junior Cropper, Phoenix, Ariz.; six
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside
services were Saturday in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark.
Savage, Frederick "Fred" 4 Sep 1934 - 25 Feb 2006 SN-L 28 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Robert W. & Ellen M. (Womack) Savage; married Joyce]
Frederick "Fred" Savage, son of Robert W. and Ellen M. (Womack) Savage, was
born September 4, 1934, in Kilgore Nebraska and departed this life February 25, 2006, on
I-44 near Strafford, Mo. At the time of his passing, he was 71 years, five months, and 21
days of age. Preceding him in death were parents, Robert and Ellen Savage; one brother,
George Savage; one sister-in-law, Carol Day; two grandchildren, Chad Lynn and Megan
Suzanne Savage. Fred was in the Air Force and was a decorated Vietnam veteran who
served his country proudly. Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of the home; two
daughters, Cindy Lynn and husband, Charles, Conway, Mo., and Terri Lynne Collins and
husband, Dennis, Olathe, Kan.; two sons, Robert Savage and wife, Michele, El Dorado
Springs, Mo., and Freddie Savage and wife, Leah, Conway, Mo.; eight grandchildren,
Dennis Collins, Jr., Ricky Savage, Caleb Lynn, Colton Lynn, Matthew Savage, Kimberly
Toburen, Rachel Savage and Cassandra Lynn.; four great-grandchildren, Mason Collins,
Avery Collins, Madison Collins, Kristopher Toburen, and one on the way; one brother,
Jack Savage and wife, Carolyn, Nixa, Mo.; one sister, Florence Jordan and husband, Bob,
Nixa, Mo.; one sister-in-law, Linda Savage, Riverton Kansas; one brother-in-law,
Winston Day, Dixon, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. March 2, 2006, at
Conway High School, Conway, Mo. Burial will be in St. Luke Cemetery, Conway, Mo.,
under the direction of Day Funeral Home, Marshfield, Mo. Visitation will be held at 6
p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made
to the Fred Savage Memorial Fund and left at the funeral home.
Savage, Ras 27 Feb 1912 - 1 Jul 2005 SN-L 5 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Henry P. & Maggie (Lair) Savage; married first Francis Marian Clary;
married second Leona Chesnut]

Ras Savage, age 93, died Friday, July 1, 2005, in his home in the Brookline, Mo.,
area. Mr. Savage was born in Boone County, Ark., on February 27, 1912, to H.P. and
Maggie Lair Savage. Upon completion of high school, Ras began to teach locally before
he pursued a college degree. He went on to graduate Phi Beta Kappa from the University
of Arkansas with a Masters Degree in Education. He later continued to work toward a
Doctorate degree. Mr. Savage worked as a teacher for both the Arkansas and Missouri
school systems. In the late forties, he coached the Bellefonte, Ark., boys basketball team
to win the State Championship. At that time, Bellefonte High School had only nine boys
enrolled. He was also superintendent for several Missouri school districts including
Everton, Crane, and Marionville. His work as a teacher and administrator spanned over
40 years. Mr. Savage was married to Leona Chesnut from 1977 to 1992. He was preceded
in death by his parents and 10 siblings. He is survived by his three daughters, Sharon
Savage of Republic, Mo., Beverly and Lonnie Banes of Billings, Mo., and Melanie and
Butch Mitchell of Mount Vernon, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in
Maplewood Cemetery with Rev. Charles Taylor officiating. Arrangements are by
Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, Ark.
AND
Savage, Ras 27 Feb 1912 - 1 Jul 2005 SN-L 7 Jul 2005
Ras Savage, age 93, died Friday, July 1, 2005, in his home in the Brookline, Mo.,
area. Mr. Savage was born in Boone County, Ark., on February 27, 1912, to H.P. and
Maggie Lair Savage. Upon completion of high school, Ras began to teach locally before
he pursued a college degree. He went on to graduate Phi Beta Kappa from the University
of Arkansas with a Masters Degree in Education. He later continued to work toward a
Doctorate degree. Mr. Savage worked a sa teacher for both the Arkansas and Missouri
school systems. In the late forties, he coached the Bellefonte, Ark., boys basketball team
to win the State Championship. At that time, Bellefonte High School had only nine boys
enrolled. He was also superintendent for several Missouri school districts including
Everton, Crane, and Marionville. His work as a teacher and administrator spanned over
40 years. Mr. Savage was married to Frances Marian Clary from 1940-1970. He was later
married to Leona Chesnut from 1977 to 1992. He was preceded in death by his parents
and 10 siblings. He is survived by his three daughters, Sharon Savage of Republic, Mo.,
Beverly and Lonnie Banes of Billings, Mo., and Melanie and Butch Mitchell of Mount
Vernon, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services were
held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005, in Maplewood Cemetery. Rev. Charles Taylor
officiated. Arrangements are by Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison, Ark.
Savin, Effie Rebecca (Lester) 1888 - 5 Jan 1967
Mrs. Effie Rebecca Savin, 78, Route 1, Billings, formerly of Ash Grove, died at
11 p.m. Thursday. Mrs. Savin suffered an apparent heart attack and was pronounced
dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A member of the Christian Church
in Clever, Mrs. Savin is survived by her husband, John; three daughters, Mrs. Riley
Leslie, 3018 Battlefield Road, Springfield, Mrs. Roy Wolfe of Lexington, Neb., and Mrs.
Francis Williams, Route 1, Billings; a son, Richard Savin, San Jose, Calif.; three brothers,
Irving Lester, state of California, Lester of the state of Nebraska, and Jack Lester, also of
Nebraska; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever

Christian Church. The Rev. Hubert Lines will officiate and burial was in Patterson
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Savin, John 25 Oct 1890 - Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
John Savin, 76, of Clever died at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield. He had been a patient at Cox Rest Home at Republic the past several months.
Mr. Savin is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Riley Leslie, Battlefield Road, Mrs. Roy
Wolfe, Lexington, and Mrs. Frances Williams, Billings,; one son, Richard, San Jose,
Calif; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced by Cantrell
AND
Savin, John
25 Oct 1890 - Oct 1967 CCR 19 Oct 1967 p1
Funeral services for John Savin, 76, Republic, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Christian Church in Clever with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating, Burial was in
Patterson Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Sawtell, Bob K. 20 Jul 1929 - 1 Jul 2002
Bob K. Sawtell, born July 20, 1929 in Shawnee, Okla., passed from death into
eternal life on July 1, 2002. In life, he was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He
retired, as a major from the Kansas City Missouri Police Department in 1981 and, to the
end, would have sacrificed his life to help another. Because of his belief in the words of
Christ, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through
Me” (John 14:6), Bob is now forever with the Lord in a place where, “He will wipe away
every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be death; there will no longer be
mourning or crying, or pain,” (Rev. 21:4). He is survived by his wife, Elaine Sawtell,
Springfield; children Teri Gillespie and Scott Sawtell, both of Kansas City, Lisa
Hendricks, Springfield; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, 2002 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. Visitation will be
from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The family requests memorial
contributions should be directed to Word of Truth Ministries, P.O. Box 10514, Kansas
City, MO 64118. Springfield News-Leader, July 2 2002.
Sawyer, Dorothy "Dottie" L. (Brubaker) 1925 - 7 Sep 2006 SN-L 8 Sep 2006
[Note: married Robert "Buzz" L. Sawyer]
Dottie Sawyer, age 81, of Nixa, Missouri, went to be with her Lord on September
7, 2006. Dottie was born in Illinois, raised her family in California, and was a
homemaker, church secretary, and Navy wife. She resided in Nixa the past 22 years. She
was preceded in death by her mother, father, and brother. She is survived by her husband
Robert "Buzz" L. Sawyer; her sister, Verlene Schoonhoven; her brother, Leroy Brubaker;
her five children: Diana Ash, Donna Jimenez, Dean Sawyer, Dale Sawyer, and Darrell
Sawyer; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Dottie was an active member of Nixa Christian Church, Christian Women Fellowship,
TOPS, the Over Forty Group at English Village Park, and the Nixa Senior Citizens
Center. Visitation will be Saturday, September 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Nixa Christian
Church. A memorial service will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Nixa Christian

Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Nixa Christian
Church Building Fund.
Sawyer, Leah R. (Bateman) 21 Mar 1919 - 23 Oct 1988 OH 27 Oct 1988
Leah R. Sawyer, 69, Springfield, died at 4:05 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center
North after a three-week illness. Mrs. Sawyer was born in Sparta and had been a resident
of Springfield most of her life. She was a member of Praise Assembly of God Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Donna Clark, JoAnn Henry, and Faye Faucett, all of
Springfield; a son Harold Sawyer, Ozark; a brother Edwin Bateman, Oklahoma City,
Okla.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Services were Wednesday in Klinger Chapel with Rev. Billy Barns officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Sawyer, Tommy Ray 1 Oct 1970 - 19 Nov 1992 OH 25 Nov 1992
Tommy Ray Sawyer, 22, Ozark, died Thursday, Nov. 19, in Wright County,
Missouri. He was born Oct 1, 1970, in Springfield. Tommy attended Ozark Schools and
was a member of Ozark General Baptist Church. He was employed by McDonald’s.
Survivors include his parents, Leon and Nancy Sawyer, Sparta; grandparents, Clyde and
Dorothy Cain, Springfield and Geneva Russell, Georgia; two brothers, Richard Allen
Sawyer, Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, and Jeffrey Leon Sawyer and his wife, Sandy,
Springfield; two nieces, Ashley Nicole and Jessica Lynn Sawyer; and his fiancee, Alisa
Williams, Ozark. Services were held Monday, Nov. 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
with the Rev.. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Sayler, Chloe C. 26 Jul 1879 - 1 Sep 1957
CCR 5 Sep 1957 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Caroline (Goff) Sayler]
Funeral services for Miss Chloe C. Sayler, 75, who died Sunday, September 1, at
the Mary E. Wilson Home in Springfield, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Reg M. Mapes officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Nebraska, she spent most of her
life in the Prospect Cemetery, southeast of Ozark. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Springfield. Survivors are one brother, Jeal L. Sayler of Kansas City, one
sister, Miss Mabel Sayler of Kansas City, and a niece, Mrs. Jean Querl of Topeka, Kan.
Sayler, Jean L. 3 Mar 1886 - 20 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p17
[Note: Son of John & Caroline (Goff) Sayler]
Memorial services for Jean L. Sayler, 91, of Kansas City, Mo. who passed away
August 20 in a nursing home in Kansas City, Mo. were held Monday August 22 at 3 p.m.
at Mount Moriah Chapel in Kansas City. The body was cremated and burial was in Green
Lawn Cemetery in Walnut Grove, Mo. The family has requested no flowers.
Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Mr. Sayler formerly of
Christian County came to Ozark in 1897 and graduated from Ozark High School in 1904.
He attended Southwest Mi. State Normal College and graduated there in 1916. He taught
in rural schools in Christian and Greene Counties and was Superintendent of Schools in
Anderson and Sarcoxie, Mo. Before his retirement, her was employed at the Aetna Ins.
Co. for 19 years and later was employed by the city Hall in Kansas City for 13 years

where he retired in 1957. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, also a
member of National Retired teachers Assoc. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Nell
Jean Querl of the home.
Sayler, Mabel J. 1888 - 21 Oct 1962
CCR 1 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Caroline (Goff) Sayler]
Miss Mabel J. Sayler, 74 of Kansas City, died Oct. 21 at St. Mary’s Hospital
there. She was born in St. John, Kan., and at the age of nine moved to Ozark where she
attended school, graduating in 1906. She taught in the Ozark public schools for several
years, later living in Springfield where she was employed as a secretary to the late John
T. Woodruff. She moved to Kansas City in 1923. Until five years ago, she was secretary
to the assistant superintendent of Kansas City schools and in all served 28 years as a
secretary under the Kansas City Board of Education. She attended Central Presbyterian
Church. Survivors include a brother, Jean L. Sayler, 2415 East 73rd St, Kansas City and a
niece, Mrs. S. W. Querl, also of Kansas City. Services were at 4:30 o’clock Tuesday, Oct.
23, at Newcomer Chapel, Kansas City.
Saylor, Addie LaVertie (Kirby) 1875 - 29 Nov 1950 CCR 30 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Chesterfield & ? (?) Kirby]
Mrs. Addie LaVertie Saylor, 75, died suddenly Wednesday morning at her home,
1451 North Robberson in Springfield. Mrs. Saylor was a sister of Mrs. Tom R. Moore of
Ozark. She had been ill since October 22. A native of Aldrich, she moved to Springfield
in 1903. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Bernice Shillcutt of West Monroe, LA,
Mrs. Willa Moore of Kansas City, and Mrs. Marie Bedell of the home; a son, George H
Saylor of Fort Dodge, Iowa; three sisters, Mrs. Sally Wright of Springfield, Mrs. Tom R.
Moore of Ozark, and Mrs. Cora Pyland of Meade, KS.; six grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the
Klingner Chapel in Springfield.
Sayre, Evelyn (Gorrell) 21 Dec 1913 - 27 Nov 2005 SN-L 29 Nov 2005
[Note: Daughter of Issac Tyndall & Rosa Ellen (Johnson) Gorrell; married 24 Jul 1937
John Ray Sayre]
Evelyn Gorrell Sayre, 91, passed away peacefully Nov. 27, 2005, in Ozark, Mo.
She was born Dec. 21, 1913, in Hebron, W.Va., to Rosa Ellen Johnson Gorrell and Issac
Tyndall Gorrell; both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two
sisters; one brother; and her husband. On July 24, 1937, Evelyn was united in marriage to
John Ray Sayre and to this union three sons were born, John, David and Donald.
Survivors include her sons and their spouses, John and Fay Sayre, Kansas City, Mo.,
David Sayre, Springfield, and Donald and Nancy Sayre, Ozark, Mo.; four grandchildren,
Lori Sayre, Lisa Keller and husband, Anthony, all of Kansas City, Mo.; John Sayre and
wife, Tracy, and Bryan Sayre and wife, Lesley, all of Ozark, Mo.; and six great
grandchildren, Ryan, Hannah, Jacob, Lance, Elizabeth and Samuel. Services will be
Wednesday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. in the Stockton Church of Christ with burial in the
Stockton Cemetery, under the direction of Brumback Funeral Home
Schad, Freida 1 Oct 1911 - 4 Nov 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11

[Note: married Emil Schad]
Mrs. Freida Schad, 68, Rt. 2, Purdy, mother of Mrs. Ralph Dennis, Ozark. died
Sunday in Monett, after a 2-year illness. She is also survived by her husband, Emil.
Services were held Tuesday in St. John’s Lutheran Church, Stone’s Prairie. Burial was in
the church cemetery.
Schaedler, Thomas Anthony 23 Jul 1952 - 29 Jul 1999 CCH-N 4 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Wilson and Josephine (Michael) Schaedler]
Thomas Anthony Schaedler, 47, of Bolivar died Thursday July 29, 1999 in
Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar. He was born July 23, 1952 in St. Louis, and was the
son of Wilson and Josephine (Michael) Schaedler. His mother preceded him in death.
Thomas was employed by a steel fabrication plant in St. Louis and has recently worked at
the Sheltered Workshop in Bolivar. Survivors include: his father, Wilson Schaedler,
Oldfield; five sisters, Kathie Buettner, Oldfield, Pat Walters, St. Paul, Minnesota, Mary
Conaway, Steelville, Jane Brummet, St. James, and Lisa Green, St. Louis. A graveside
service was 10 a.m. Saturday, July 31, in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Schaefer, Amelia L. 27 Dec 1877 - 18 Jan 1957 CCR 24 Jan 1957 p4
Funeral services for Miss Amelia L. Schaefer, 79 who died January 18 at Mercy
Infirmary in Springfield were held January 20 at 8:00 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at
Billings. The funeral mass was read by Rev. A. T. Doyle in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
at Billings January 21 at 9:00 a.m. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A native of Sparta, Ill., Miss Schaefer came
to Billings in early girlhood and was a resident there the rest of her life. She was a
member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of the Alter and Rosary societies.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews, among them Leo Smith and Mrs. Vernon
Leitensdorfer of Billings, Clifford Schaefer of Nixa and one brother, Ed Schaefer of
Batavia, Iowa.
Schaefer, Charles John 31 Mar 1916 - 17 Jan 1975 OH 23 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Gustave Michael & Louisa (Peiter) Schaefer; married Johanna]
BILLINGS - Charles John Schaefer, 57, of Route 1, Billings, died at 8:20 p.m.
Friday in Aurora Community Hospital. Cause of death will be determined by a report by
the Lawrence County coroner, although the immediate apparent cause was heart attack,
authorities said. Surviving are his wife, Johanna; a step-son, Edgar Bayer, of Germany;
three brothers, Willard, Leonard and Arthur, all of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Mary Lou
Owen, Billings, and his mother, Mrs. Louise Schaefer, Billings. Cantrell of Billings
announced arrangements.
Schaefer, Charles William 7 Sep 1881 - 4 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: Son of Franz & Rosalia (Bellinck) Schaefer]
Charles William Schaefer, 67, a retired farmer and carpenter and life-long
resident of the vicinity, died Wednesday, May 4 at his home in Billings. He is survived
by three brothers, Joe of Muskogee, Okla., Ed of Batavia, Iowa and Fred of Billings, and
two sisters, Mrs. Anna Griesemer of Pueblo, Colorado and Amelia of the home. Rosary

services were held at 8:30 o’clock Friday night at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Billings. Funeral services were conducted by Father W. F. Harris at 9 o’clock Saturday
morning, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of
Billings. Pall bearers were the nephews, Leo Smith, Frank Uhrig, Clifford Schaefer, Matt
Pruente, Vernon Leitensdorfer and Robert Botts.
Schaefer, Clifford Frank 24 Oct 1908 - 29 Mar 1991 NN-E 4 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of Frank J. & Ella (Trumbo) Schaefer; married 24 Oct 1932 Eva Mae
Thompson 5 Feb 1913 - 29 Mar 1990]
Clifford Frank Schaefer, 82, Nixa, died Friday, March 29, 1991, in his home. He
was born Oct. 24, 1908, in Billings and was a lifetime resident of Christian County. He
married Eva Mae Thompson Oct. 24, 1932. They were married 57 years when she
preceded him in death March 29, 1990. During his lifetime his was a field manager for
Producer's Creamery; owner of Schaefer Sales and Service, a Chrysler Corp. dealership;
owner and operator of Plaza Dairy Bar; owner and operator of school bus contracts with
Nixa R-II Schools; and a founding and charter member of Nixa Bank Board of Directors,
where he continued to serve as secretary until the time of his death. He was also active in
real estate investment and managing rental property. In early retirement, he worked as a
clerk at Nixa Hardware and Seed. He was active in community affairs in Nixa, served on
the Nixa School Board, was instrumental in the development of Nixa's city ownership of
electric service and served on the committee that organized Nixa Sucker Day, among
other activities. He is survived by his son, Scott Schaefer, and his wife, Karen; his
daughter, Suzanne Duncan, and her husband, Gary; a grandson, Mike Fitzpatrick, and his
wife, Liza; and a granddaughter, Shelley Schaefer. Services were Tuesday in Nixa
Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Belko officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Schaefer, Eva Mae 5 Feb 1913 - 29 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: married 24 Oct 1932 Clifford Schaefer]
Eva Mae Schaefer, 77, died Thursday, March 29, 1990 in St. Johns Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Born Feb. 5, 1913, she was a lifelong resident of Nixa. She is
survived by her husband, Clifford, whom she married Oct. 24, 1932. Additional survivors
are a son; Scott Schaefer, Springfield; a daughter, Suzanne Duncan, Joplin; a grandson,
Michael Fitzpatrick and a granddaughter, Shelley Schaefer, both of Springfield. She held
a B.S. in education from Southwest Missouri State University and a M.S. in elementary
counseling from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She was selected by the U.S.
Department of Labor for a summer seminar on occupational opportunities for youth
conducted at Brigham Young University; she also served two summers with a University
of Missouri Task Force on Education planning for special students. For 24 years, she
taught in the Nixa R-1 schools with the last 21 years in Special Education classrooms.
She also served as Republican Committee Woman in Porter Township for several years
She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority., Alpha Psi chapter and member of the First
Christian Church of Nixa. Funeral services were Saturday in the First Christian Church of
Nixa with the Rev. William Belko officiating. Conjugo Bridge Club members and
spouses were seated as a group. Contributions may be sent to a memorial fund at the First
Christian Church of Nixa.

Schaefer, Ferdinand E. 22 Jun 1874 - 7 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: Son of Franz & Rosalia (Bellinck) Schaefer]
Ferd E. Schaefer, 77, retired harness maker and life-long resident of Billings,
passed away Wednesday afternoon, May 7, in the Springfield Barber rest home where he
had been the last 12 days. Before that he was a patient in St. John’s hospital. A member
of St. Joseph’s Catholic church here, and a bachelor, he is survived by two sisters, Miss
Amelia Schaefer of Billings and Mrs. Anna Griesemer of Pueblo, CO, a brother, Edward
F. of Batavia, Iowa. Rosary services were held at 8 p.m. Friday in the Harris chapel.
Funeral services were conducted at 9 am Saturday in St. Joseph’s Catholic church by the
Rev. Thomas A Doyle. Burial was made in the church Cemetery under the direction of
Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were all nephews, Leo Smith, Frank Uhrig, Robert
Botts and Vernon Leitensdorfer.
Schaefer, Willard G. 22 Feb 1919 - 7 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: married Genevieve 28 Jun 1919 - 23 Dec 1984]
Willard G. Schaefer, 69, of Billings, died in his home and was found Jan. 7.
Memorial services for Mr. Schaefer were held Jan. 9 at the Unitarian Universalist Church
in Springfield, with the Rev. B. Adamek officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Schaefer was a farmer, owning and operating
peach orchards in Billings for many years. He was a member of the Unitarian
Universalist Church in Springfield. He was an Army veteran of World War II, having
served with the Medical Corps. His survivors include a son, Mark, Columbia; two
daughters, Karen Schaefer, Leucodia, California, and Lura Schaefer, San Diego,
California; and a sister, Mary Lou Owens, Billings.
Schaffitzel, Harry E. 1908 - 30 Nov 1977 OH 8 Dec 1977 p11
[Note: married Ona Blevins]
Harry E. Schaffitzel, 69 of 1119 Hovey, a longtime resident of Springfield, died at
5 a.m. Nov. 30 in Cox Medical Center after becoming ill Tuesday. A retired Frisco
mechanist and served as a deacon at Brookline Baptist Church. He also was a member of
Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No. 422. Surviving are his wife, Ona; a daughter,
Mrs. Dora Louise Blackston, Sugar Creek; two step-daughters, Mrs. Norma Sheppard,
Willard and Mrs. Virginia Lee Blanton, Route 7, Springfield; three brothers, Albert of
1425 N. Clay, Otto of Forsyth and Charles of 1654 E. Trafficway; as sister, Mrs. Berta
Hamilton, 723 Hovey; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren, Greenlawn
Funeral Home North will announce funeral arrangements. Mr. Schaffitzel is Mrs. Lon
Blevins, Ozark, son-in-law.
Schatz, Agnes A. (Koenig) 17 Jun 1916 - 15 Nov 1994 Republic Monitor 24 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of Alfred & Frances Koenig; married Edward Francis Schatz 22 May
1920 - 8 Apr 2000]
Agnes A. Schatz, 78, Billings, died at 12:07 p.m. Friday, November 18, 1994 in
the Republic Park Care Center. She was a homemaker, a member of the St. Joseph
Catholic Church, Billings, and the Women’s Altar Society. She is survived by her
husband, Edward; two sons, Joe of Billings and Phillips of Brookline; 3 brothers, Clem

Koenig of Chillicothe, Bernard Koenig, Pierce City and Clarence Koenig, Purdy; 4
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Monday in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church with Father Bill Huggins officiating under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Schatz, Audrey Louis (Fletcher) 8 Feb 1940 - 5 Feb 2004 SN-L 7 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Jonnie (Allen) Fletcher]
Audrey Louis Schatz, age 63, of Republic, Mo., passed away Feb. 5, 2004, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Audrey was born Feb. 8, 1940, in Neosho, Mo.,
the daughter of Paul and Jonnie (Allen) Fletcher. Audrey was raised and schooled in Ava,
Mo., later attending Southwest Missouri State College, majoring in English and Music in
which she received her Bachelors Degree. While pursuing a full-time career in the
teaching profession and raising a family, Audrey continued her education, receiving a
Masters degree in Guidance Counseling in 1973. While attending school in 1973, Audrey
was unable to attend her graduation due to the birth of her twin daughters, Victoria and
Deborah Schatz. Audrey retired in May 2000 from Spokane High School, but continued
to substitute teach. In her long career, Audrey graced with her presence many area
schools where her kindness and thoughtfulness touched the lives of many students,
faculty, teachers and friends. In addition to a busy family life and career, Audrey was a
pianist and bell choir director for Hood United Methodist Church, and a member of the
Republic Community Band. Audrey enjoyed family gatherings, especially the
Thanksgiving celebration she hosted in her home for her family and extended family. She
enjoyed playing dominos, taking trips with family and friends, going to the movies, and
spending time with her five daughters and five grandchildren. Audrey was preceded in
death by her father, Paul Fletcher, and a brother, Ernest. Audrey is survived by her
mother, Jonnie Fletcher of Republic; daughter Terri and her husband, Scott O'Reilly, their
daughters, Laurel and Emily of Brookline; daughter Lisa and her husband, Edward
Sobecki, their two sons, Jacob and Zane of Toledo, Ohio; daughter Becky and her
husband, Stephen Roberts, and their son, Mitchell, of Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter Vickie
and her husband, James Carlstrom, of Springfield; and daughter Debbie Schatz of West
Palm Beach, Fla. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2004, in Hood
United Methodist Church Family Life Center, Republic, with Rev. Gary Griffin and Rev.
Gene Cole officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Private
graveside services are requested. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the
church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make contributions to the American
Cancer Society or Community Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Schatz, Ben F. 25 Feb 1868 - 9 Aug 1964
CCR 13 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Son of Benjamin & Louisa (Halmich) Schatz; married
Elizabeth C.]
Ben F. Shatz, 96, well-known resident of the Billings community, , died Sunday,
Aug. 9 at Mercy Villa in Springfield. He was formerly judge of the Western District of
Christian County. He is survived by four sons, William, Charles, Herman and John, all
of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Harter, Monett, and Mrs. Anna Mais, Aurora; a
sister, Mrs. Louise Netzer, Billings; 20 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren. Rosary
services were at 8 p.m. Monday in Arnold Chapel in Aurora. Requiem mass was at 9 a.m.

Tuesday in St, Joseph’s Catholic Church at Billings with a grandson, the Rev. B. J. Harter
of Joplin officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Schatz, Frederick "Lap" 17 Sep 1936 - 7 Apr 2005 SN-L 10 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Leo & Theresa (Mehl) Schatz; married 24 Apr 1965 Margaret Ann
"Tooter" Harter]
Frederick "Lap" Schatz, 68, Billings, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005,
in the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, Mo. He was born September 17,
1936, in Billings, Mo., the son of Leo and Theresa (Mehl) Schatz. A lifetime resident of
Billings, he graduated from Billings High School and was a member of St. Joseph's
Catholic Church and the Men's Club. He was united in marriage to Margaret Ann
"Tooter" Harter on April 24, 1965. She preceded him in death August 26, 1991. Some of
his favorite pastimes were fishing, horse and dog racing. Frederick retired from Dayco
Rubber Products in 1987, after 35 years of service. He was also preceded in death by his
parents; a sister, Betty Fabro; and a brother, Edgar. He is survived by two daughters and
their husbands, Tracey and Shannon St. John, O'Fallon, Mo., and Kim and Mike
Dayringer, Kansas City, Mo.; a grandson, Garret Dayringer; a brother, Ralph Schatz,
Republic; cousins, nieces, nephews; and other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass will be
at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Billings, with
Father Bobby Manso officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Prayer service is at 6 p.m. tonight with
visitation to follow, in the funeral home. The Billings chapel will be open at noon
Sunday. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Schatz, Herman B. 31 Dec 1905 - 9 Jul 1974 OH 18 Jul 1974 p7
[Note: Son of Benjamin F. & Elizabeth C. Schatz]
BILLINGS - Rosary services for Herman B. Schatz, 58, of Billings, will be at 8
p.m. Thursday in Cantrell Chapel here. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Friday in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings with the Rev. Ben Harter officiating. Burial will be
in the Church cemetery. Mr. Schatz died at 4:30 p.m.
Schatz, James Arthur 15 Feb 1902 - 24 Jan 1947 CCR 30 Jan 1947p1
[Note: Son of William Henry & Ellen (Hanler) Schatz; married 19 Jul 1933 Margaret A.
Jirik 20 Jul 1908 - 31 Mar 2001]
James Arthur Schatz, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Schatz, was born Feb. 15, 1902,
at Sullivan, Mo. In 1907 the family moved to a farm 2-1/2 miles north of Billings where
James grew to manhood. He attended the parochial school here. At the age of 21, he
returned to Sullivan, Mo., to work for the Kroger Grocer Co., and some time later he was
transferred by the company to their store in Crocker, Mo. For about five years beginning
in 1926, he was employed by the Berghaus Mercantile Co. here. In 1931, he began work
with the Neyer Construction Co., and continued to do so until his health began to decline.
He had been in ill health for about 10 years. On July 19, 1933, he was married to Miss
Margaret Jirik of Verona. In 1945 he underwent a major operation for the removal of a
brain tumor. He slowly rallied and seemingly was recovering until two months ago when
his health again began to fail. He passed away Friday morning, Jan. 24, in Barnes
Hospital in St. Louis, following a second major operation, at the age of 44 years, 11

months and 13 days. His immediate survivors include his wife, Margaret; a son, Jimmy;
his parents; one sister, Mrs. George Gierke, and one brother, Leo, all of Billings. Funeral
services were conducted Monday morning at 9 o’clock at St. Joseph’s Catholic church
with Rev. M.J. Ahern officiating. Burial was made in the church cemetery under
direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Schatz, Leo E. 21 Jun 1900 - 9 Oct 1977 OH 13 Oct 1977 p9
[Note: Son of William H. & Ellen (Hanlen) Schatz; married Theresa H. 15 May 1900 - 2
Jan 2001]
BILLINGS - Services for Leo E. Schatz, 78, Billings, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday
in the St. Joseph Catholic Church here with Father Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in
St. Joseph Cemetery.
Schatz, Margaret Ann "Tooter" (Harter) 21 Sep 1943 - 26 Aug 1991 NN-E 5 Sep
1991
[Note: Daughter of Raymond & Lura Harter; married Fred "Lap" Schatz]
Margaret Ann "Tooter" Schatz, 47, Billings, died at 3:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26,
1991, in St. Louis University Medical Center. She was born in Billings Sept. 21, 1943,
the daughter of Raymond and Lura Harter. She was employed by Kay Concrete and was
a member of St. Joseph's Alter Society and an active member of the parish. She is
survived by her husband, Fred "Lap" Schatz; two daughters, Tracey A. Schatz,
Springfield, and Kimberly S. Schatz, of the home; her parents, Raymond and Lura
Schatz, Billings; three sisters, Rosemary Mooneyham, Republic, Judy Coker,
Marionville, and Linda Forgey, Clever; three brothers, Francis "Buck" Harter and Fred
"Fritz" Harter, both of Billings, and Ted Harter, Wheelerville. Funeral Mass was
Thursday, Aug. 29, in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Msgr. John Rynish officiating.
Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Schatz, Teresa A. (Verfurth) 23 Nov 1910 - 9 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of August & Lena M. Verfurth; married Herman Benjamin Schatz 31
Dec 1905 - 9 Jul 1974]
Funeral services were held Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings
for Mrs. Theresa Schatz, 59, with Msgr. John Rhynish officiating. Burial was in St.
Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Schatz died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a
long illness. She was a longtime resident of Billings. Survivors include a son, Tony,
Aurora; two daughters, Mrs. Charline Ryan, San Francisco and Mrs. Mary Zischler, Des
Moines, Iowa; two brothers, Ted Verfurth, Billings and Gene Verfurth, Horseshoe Bend,
Ark.; one sister, Mrs. Mary Swift, Springfield and three grandchildren.
Schatz, William L. 26 Apr 1898 - 17 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
William L. Schatz, 90, of Billings, died Nov 17 at the Good Shepherd Nursing
Home, Lockwood, following a long illness. Services for Mr. Schatz were held Nov 21 at
St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, with Msgr. John J. Rynish and Fr. Benedict Harter
officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings. A longtime resident of the Billings community, Mr. Schatz was a

member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include two
sons, Bill, of Republic, and John, of Dallas, TX; one daughter, Rosemary Hutter, of
LaRussell; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Schaumann, Augusta Louise 7 Feb 1907 - 12 Dec 1977 OH 5 Dec 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Agnes (Arnold) Schaumann]
Services for Miss Augusta Louise Schaumann, 70, Billings, was at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church with the Rev. Carl Hille officiaitng. Burial
was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Miss Schaumann died Monday morning at Marantha Nursing
Home, Springfield, after a short illness. She was a retired employee of the Concordia
Publishing House, St. Louis and a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church. Survivors
include a brother, Arthur, Billings, and several nieces and nephews.
Schaupp, Louise Anna (Reaume) 1896 - 1 Jun 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
[Note: married Charles B. Schapp 29 Oct 1889 - Aug 1966]
Mrs. Louise Anna Schaupp, 72, Ozark, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday in Mercy Villa
after a two-week illness. A former Springfield resident, Mrs. Schaupp had lived in Ozark
two years and had been a resident of this area 29 years. She was the widow of Charles B.
Schaupp who died in 1966, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ozark
and the Altar Society. Survivors include a son, Charles P., Fair Grove; two daughters,
Miss Myrtle Schaupp, of the home, and Mrs. Dorothy Condict, Ozark; three brothers,
Owen Reaume, Troy, Mich., Henry, Ontario, Canada, and James, Detroit, Mich.; five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A rosary services was at 8 p.m. Tuesday in
Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel. The funeral was at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Sacred Heart
Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Goesche officiating. Burial was in Resurrection
Cemetery.
Schaupp, Myrtle Lee 30 Jun 1916 - 19 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of Charles B. & Louisa Anna (Reaume) Schaupp]
Myrtle Schaupp, 71, of Springfield, died at 5:30 a.m. Feb. 19 at St. John's
Regional Health Center after a short illness. A Funeral Mass for Miss Schaupp was held
Monday in the Mercy Villa Chapel, with the Rev. Ambrose Sperandio officiating. Burial
was in Resurrection Cemetery under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home,
Springfield. Miss Schaupp was a longtime resident of Mercy Villa. Her survivors include
her brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Elaine Schaupp, Springfield; her sister and
brother-in-law, Dorothy and Hal Condict, Ozark; three nephews, Mike Condict,
Dadeville, Tom Condict, Neosho, and Pete Condict, Charlotte, North Carolina; , and two
nieces, Isabelle Harter, Republic, and Teresa Hammons, Ozark. Memorial contributions
may be made to Mercy Villa.
Schaumann, Agnes Helen (Arnold) 1875 - 4 Apr 1961 CCR 6 Apr 1961 p1
[Note: Married Henry F. Schaumann]
Services for Mrs. Agnes Helen Schaumann, 85, who died Thursday at 7:15 p.m.
in St. John’s Hospital, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in
Billings with the Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Billings.

Scheef, John A., Jr. 16 Jan 1921 - 17 Aug 2004 CCH-N 25 Aug 2004
John A. Scheef Jr., 83, Marshfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 17 at his home. John was
born Jan. 16, 1921 in Walnut, Iowa, the son of the late John A. Scheef Sr. and Hulda
Lebeck Scheef. On Jan. 1, 1944 he married Arlene M. Anderson in Atlantic, Iowa. She
preceded him in death on Sept. 21, 1997. He had been employed with the Rural Electric
Association in Iowa and Missouri. He and his wife moved to Marshall in 1961. He
worked for the Marshall Municipal Utilities Water Department until his retirement in
1986. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include: two sons,
Ronald E. Scheef of Columbus Junction, Iowa, and Allen L. Scheef of Montesano,
Wash.; one daughter, Marcia A. Smith, Nixa; two sisters, Merna Wiley of Adel, Iowa and
Mildred Glenn, Walnut, Iowa; eight grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandson; many nieces and nephews. In addition to
his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gilbert Scheef.
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Schell, Larry E. 23 Mar 1938 - 2 Jan 2003
Larry E. Schell, 64, of Springfield, passed away at 2:35 p.m. Thursday, January 2,
2003 in his home. He was born March 23, 1938 to Thomas and Ressie (Allen) Schell in
Springfield. He married Café Ann Coleman on August 12, 1961, and was a member of
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Larry was a lifelong builder in residential construction,
and was a developer of Prairie View Heights Subdivision. He enjoyed his weekly card
games and loved family vacations with his children and grandchildren. He liked spending
weekends at Table Rock Lake and also enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially in the
mountains of Colorado. He was a hard worker who had a love of life and a great sense of
humor. Mr. Schell is survived by his wife, Café Ann; three children, Randall Thomas
Schell and wife Krisi of Nixa, Vicki Lynn Bettlach and husband Michael of Springfield,
and Suzanne Marie Cotter and husband Gary of Battlefield; six grandchildren, Lyndsay,
Lauren, Mitchel, Nolan, Beau and Sierra; one brother, Dennis Schell and wife Jeanne of
Shawnee Mission, Kansas; three sisters, Beverly Hill and husband Kenneth of Conway,
Mo., Charlene Gardner, and Nancy White and husband Larry, all of Springfield; and
many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, January 6,
2003 in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church with Fr. Patrick Nwokoye celebrant, under the
care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery. Wake services will be at 7 p.m. Sunday in the church. The casket will be
closed at all times. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
Community Hospices of America or the American Lung Association. Springfield NewsLeader, January 4, 2003.
Scherer, Virgie Lee (Sutton) 28 Sept 1932 - 30 Sept 2003
CCH-N 8 Oct 2003
Virgie Lee Scherer, 71, St. Peters, died Sept. 30, 2003, in her home. She was born
Sept. 28, 1932, in Prairie Home. Scherer was a member of the Cornerstone United
Methodist Church in O'Fallon and a charter member of the Aldersgate United Methodist
Church in Nixa. She was a homemaker and owned and operated GeGe's Precious
Moments Collectibles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ellen
Sutton. Survivors include her husband, James 'Bob' Scherer, of the home; one daughter,

Kay Scherer, St. Peters; one sister, Betty Lou Sutton, Kansas City; and one brother,
Lewis Sutton, Platte City. Services were held at 10 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Cornerstone United
Methodist Church. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery in O'Fallon. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation or Cornerstone United
Methodist Church Memorial Fund in care of the Baue Funeral Home, 311 Wood St.,
O'Fallon, 63366.
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Schicktl, George S., Sr., Mrs. 1878 - 16 Apr 1955 CCR 28 Apr 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. George S. Schichtl, 76, who died April 16 at Conway,
Ark., Memorial Hospital where held Monday at Conway with burial there. Mrs. Schichtl
was one of the pioneer residents of the Conway community coming there at the age of
seven months. She was the mother of Mrs. Buck Conard of Ozark and other survivors
include her husband, one son, George, Jr. and another daughters, Mrs. Fred Worm, both
of Conway.
Schiffbauer, Agnes (Williams) 6 Oct. 1911 – 16 Mar 1997 CCH-N 31 May 1997
[Note: Daughter of Ernest and Lillie (Eutsler) Williams; married Rody Schiffbauer 5 Sep
1903 - 28 Jul 1993]
Agnes (Williams) Schiffbauer died March 16, 1997, in Picher, Oklahoma.
Services and burial were held at Wyandotte, Oklahoma, March 19, 1997. Agnes was born
October 6, 1911, in Ozark, Missouri to Ernest and Lillie (Eutsler) Williams. Preceding
her in death were a sister, Austa, Curbow, and a brother, Gene Williams. Surviving her
are brothers, John, Ozark, and George, Redmond, Washington, and a sister, Ann McLean,
Hemet, California. Survivors of her immediate family are a daughter, Pat, and her husband, Ron McMillan, and grandchildren, Timothy, Kimberling Camp, and Beverly
McMillan.
Schiffbauer, Rody 5 Sep 1903 - 28 Jul 1993 OH 4 Aug 1993
[Note: Son of Robert & Azilda Schiffbauer; married Agnes Williams 6 Oct. 1911 – 16
Mar 1997]
Rody Schiffbauer, 89, Wyandotte, Okla., died Wednesday, Jul 28, 1993 at his
home. He was born September 5, 1903 in Wyandotte to Robert and Azilda Schiffbauer.
He spent 11 years in Ozark. He was a house painter by trade. He was a member of the
Seneca-Cayuga Indian Tribe, and a member of the Wyandotte Christian Church. He was
married for over 52 years to Agnes Williams Schiffbauer. He was preceded in death by
his parents, four sisters, and five brothers. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Pat
McMillen, Wyandotte; three grandchildren, Tim, Kimberly and Beverly; and many
nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, July 31, at the Wyandotte Christian
Church. Mr. Merwyn McMillen and Mr. Buel Buzzard, ministers, officiated. Burial was
at the Wyandotte Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Ozark Funeral
Home, Anderson.
Schlittler, Henry E. 10 Feb 1892 - 1 Jun 1967 CCR 8 Jun 1967 p1
[Note; married Mae I. 5 Jan 1896 - 10 Aug 1987]
Henry E. Schlittler, 75, a resident of Ozark seven years, died at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday in his home. A retired employee of the Borden Milk Company, he moved here

from Monticello, Wis. Surviving are his wife, Mae; a daughter, Mrs. Walter, Eickhof,
Ozark; three brothers, Edwin and Ernest, both of Monticello and Jake, Brodhead, Wis.
and two sisters, Mrs. John Baebler, Monticello and Mrs. Herbert Day, state of Florida.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel in Ozark. Wilbur
Swearengin officiated, and burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Schmelzer, Delmar William 31 Mar 1945 - 25 Mar 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004
Delmar William Schmelzer, 56, Ozark, died Thursday, March 25, 2004. He was
born March 31, 1947 in Colby, Wisc., the son of Ernest and Laura (Wilde) Schmelzer.
Schmelzer lived most of his life in Colby, and was a home builder. He was a member of
the Zion Lutheran Church in Colby. His parents and an infant daughter preceded him in
death. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Marie "Sandy"; three sons, Justin Joseph
Schmelzer, of the home, Michael Allen Schmelzer and wife JaLee, Colby, and Jeremy
Allen Schmelzer and wife Rebecca, Colby; two grandchildren, Carla and Harley
Schmelzer; a sister, Betty Jean Joch, Vesper, Wisc., and a brother, Wilmer Schmelzer,
Colby. Funeral services were on March 31, in Maurina Funeral Home, Abbotsford, Wisc.
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Schmelzel, Myrtle (Woods) 29 May 1910 - 1 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Elizabeth (Kaesberg) Woods; married 14 May 1934 O. J.
Schmelzel]
Myrtle Schmelzel, 88, formerly of Taneyville, MO., passed away at 12 a.m.,
Thursday, April 1, 1999, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Myrtle was born May 29,
1910 in New Athens, IL., to the late Walter and Elizabeth Kaesberg Woods. On May 14,
1934 she was united in marriage to O. J. Schmelzel and to this union two children were
born. She was preceded in death by both parents and her husband. She is survived by two
daughters, Sally Catlett, Forsyth, and Betty Ann Hobday-Abbott, Tallahassee, FL.; and
three grandchildren. The body has been cremated under the direction of Mease-Barnes
Funeral Home, Ozark, MO. There will be a private family service at a later date in
Topeka, KS:
Schmidt, Charles Frederick 1901 - 12 Feb 1957 CCR 21 Feb 1957 p5
Funeral services for Charles Frederick Schmidt, 56, who died February 12 at
Springfield Baptist hospital were held February 15 at 2:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Evangelical
Church at Billings with Rev. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cmetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a farmer and a liflong
resident of the Billings community, He was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical
Congregation at Billings. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Schmidt of the farm
home near Billingsl two sons, Rolland Schmidt of Springfield and Frederick Schmidt of
Billings; four daughters, Mrs. Norma Wageman, Mrs. Kathleen Rill, Mrs. Charlene
Rumley and Miss Mary Schmidt, all of Billings; two brothers, William Schmidt of
Kenosha, Wis and Fred Schmidt of Billings, three sisters, Mrs. Minnie McCarrell and
Mrs. Emma Wisecup of Antlers, Okla. and Mrs. Mary Angus of Ventura, Calif; and five
grandchildren
Schmidt, Frank 1906 - 10 Jun 1968

CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8

[Note: Son of William E & Sarah (Bell) Schmidt]
Funeral services for Frank Schmidt, 61, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the
Wade Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mr. Schmidt died at 8 p.m. Monday
in Burge-Protestant Hospital from a gunshot wound received in an apparent accident in
his home. Mr. Schmidt at 8 p.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital from a gunshot
wound received in an apparent accident in his home. He is survived by his wife, Alma;
mother, Mrs. Sarah Schmidt, Billings; two sons, Leroy, Escondido, Calif., James Frank,
Peculiar,; two sisters, Mrs. Culetta McGehee and Mrs. Myrtle Pearce, both of Billings;
one brother, George, Verona; and nine grandchildren.
Schmidt, Frank Louis 24 Sep 1875 - 14 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
[Note: Son of Christian and Mary Schmidt; married Clara Regina Burkhart}
Funeral services for Frank Louis Schmidt, 84 of Billings who died suddenly
March 14 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary Garbee east of Billings, were held March
17 at 2 p.m. at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Evangelical & Reformed Church with Rev. R. G. A.
Bareis officiating, Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Billings. A native of Germany, he came to Billings at the age of five. He served
as Field Representative for Missouri Farmers Association for many years. He was a
member of St. Peter’s Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Garbee and Mrs.
Helen Vance of Springfield and two granddaughters.
Schmidt, George F. 1896 - 30 May 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
A Funeral Mass for George F. Schmidt, 91, Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of
Billings, was held June 3 in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with MSGR John J. Rynish
officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of
Billings. Mr. Schmidt died at 1:40 p.m. May 30 in Valley Lutheran. Hospital, Mesa,
Arizona, after a long illness. An Army veteran of World War I, he was a retired builder
and salesman. Survivors include a brother, Leo Smith, Billings.
Schmidt, Lee c1906 - 7 Apr 1954 BT 15 Apr 1954
Will Schmidt received word of the death of his nephew, Lee Schmidt on April 7
in his home at Leavenworth, Kan. after a year’s illness. Burial was made in a
Leavenworth cemetery. Mr. Schmidt was born and reared in Billings and was a member
of the 1924 Billings High School graduating class.
Schmidt, Sarah F. (Bell) 1882 - Jul 1974 OH 1 Aug 1974 p9
BILLINGS - Funeral services for Mrs. Sara E. Schmidt, 92, of Billings were at 10
a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Raymond Lewis officiating.
Burial will be in Wade Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs.
Schmidt died Thursday morning in the Aurora Community Hospital. She is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Culetta McGehee and Mrs, Myrtle Pearce, both of Billings; two
brothers, Horace Bell of Crane Nursing Home and William Bell of Portland, Ore.; one
sister, Mrs. Elsie Rappa of Portland; seven grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and
three great great grandchildren.

Schmill, Hazel May (Chastain)
13 Aug 1908 - 9 Jun 2004
SN-L 11 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of William Gordon & Ida May (Jones) Chastain; married 17 Mar 1929
Harold E. Schmill]
Hazel May Schmill, 96, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Wednesday evening
June 9, 2004, at Mercy Villa. Hazel was born on Aug. 13, 1908 in Christian County, Mo.,
near the village of Clever. She was one of ten children born to William Gordon and Ida
May Jones Chastain. She married Harold E. Schmill of Billings on March 17, 1929. They
were married for 43 years. Hazel was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Springfield.
She was also a member of the First Baptist Church in Miamisburg, Ohio, from 1953 to
1972. She spent her life doing what she loved most: being a wife, mother, caregiver and
nurturer. In her young life the family called on Hazel to care for the sick in the family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Schmill, and a daughter, Ida Mae
Schmill Shepherd. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Katherine Schmill Garde and
husband Charles of Springfield, Mo., and Gwendolyn June Schmill Sheets and husband
Fred of Miamisburg, Okla.; a son-in-law, William H. Shepherd of Sacramento, Calif.;
two sisters, Wanda Lee Young of Nixa, Mo., and Imogene Walker of Springfield, Mo.;
eight grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and two special friends who were like
daughters to her, Kay Goodridge Engle and Hattie June Spencer Penland, both of
Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be today, June 11, 2004, at 3 p.m. in Mercy Villa
chapel with Anne Payette and Charles Garde officiating under the care of GormanScharpf Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings, Mo.
Visitation will be from 2 to 3 p.m. today in Mercy Villa. Memorial contributions may be
made to Chaplain Services at Mercy Villa, 1100 E. Montclair, Springfield, MO 65804.
Springfield News-Leader, June 11 2004.
Schmill, Roger 13 Nov 1898 - Aug 1986
Services for Roger Schmill, 87, Billings, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Meadors
Chapel, Billings, with Dr. Clarence Folkins officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mr. Schmill died Sunday evening in Springfield Community Hospital after a
long illness. A native of Billings, Mr. Schmill attended Drury College and owned a
grocery store in north Springfield with one of his brothers for several years. He then
moved to Michigan and lived there until moving back to Billings in 1984. He was a
charter member of Multi-Lakes Conservation Assn. He was a gunsmith and specialized
in custom-made rifles. He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his
parents, Jacob and Clara Matilda Schmill; a son, Donald; four sisters, Grace, Elsie, Café
and Ruth; and six brothers, Sherwood, Bill, Jake, Ralph, Harold and Chet. Survivors
include his wife, Helen; a brother, Wesley, state of California; a sister, Sally Lamb, state
of California; and three grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 today
in the funeral home.
Schnake, Lloyd 19 Jun 1912 - 27 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: married Opal Faye Schnake 2 May 1917 - 6 Sep 1991]
Services for Lloyd Schnake, 67, Freistatt, were held last Sunday in Freistatt.
Burial was in Union Cemetery, Stotts City. Among survivors are three daughters, all of
Ozark: Mrs. Dorothy Doenig; Mrs. Faye Swearengin, and Mrs. Kaye Long and his wife,

Opal Faye. Mrs. Schnake died July 27 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a
lingering illness.
Schnake, Opal Faye (Schnake) 2 May 1917 - 6 Sep 1991 NN-E 19 Sep 1991
[Note: Daughter of Daniel Witthaus & Otha Faye (Cottingham) Schnake; married 11 Nov
1932 Lloyd John Schnake who died 27 Jul 1979]
Opal Faye Schnake, 74, Freistatt, died at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept.. 6 in Cox Medical
Center South after a long illness. Schnake was born May 2, 1917 in Aurora, the daughter
of Daniel Witthaus Schnake and Otha Faye Cottingham Schnake. She was a lifelong
resident of Lawrence County and a member of the Hubert Kleiboeker Post of the
American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Chapel of Grace Church and
served with the Ladies Missionary Society. On Nov. 11, 1932 she married Lloyd John
Schnake, who preceded her in death on July 27, 1979. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd
John Schnake Jr., Pierce City, and Earl Schnake, Augusta, Kan.; six daughters, Dorothy
Doennig and Faye Swearengin, Ozark; Jean Evans, Marionville, Linda Beck and Kaye
Long, Cassville, and Erma Langley, Billings; 29 grandchildren and 41 greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sept. 10 at Chapel of Grace Church with Brother
Jimmy Copley and Morris Dodson officiating. Burial was in Union Cemetery near Stott
City.
Schneider, Robert Allen, Sr., Rev.
23 Jul 1936 - 1 Mar 2003
Rev. Robert Allen Schneider Sr. Rev. Robert Allen Schneider Sr., 66, of Ozark,
went to the open arms of Jesus Christ on March 1st at 12:01 a.m. Saturday morning. Rev.
Schneider was born on July 23, 1936, in Drumright, Okla. To Fredrick and Edna
Schneider. Rev. Schneider was pre- ceded in death by his parents. Rev. Schneider, a
former resident of Rogers, Ark., was married 45 years to Beulah Mae GabbardSchneider, also of Rogers, Ark. Rev. Schneider attended Rogers High School, and
completed his Diploma of Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
starting a career in the ministry that spanned over 30 years, ending with his ministry at
Freedom Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo. Rev. Schneider is survived by his loving wife
Beulah Schneider; one son, Robert and Gwenith Schneider Jr., Navarre, Fla.; two
daughters, Brenda and Orlando Swearingen, Ozark, Mo., and Pat and Donnie Embrey,
Ozark, Mo. Rev. Schneider is also survived by eight grand- children. Funeral services
will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home South at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5th, with
the Rev Reese Morrow officiating services. Burial will follow in Jones Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, March 4th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral
Home South, Springfield, Mo. Springfield News-Leader, March 3 2003.
Schnieder, Dennis Leroy 21 Apr 1947 - 15 Jun 2001 CCH-N 27 Jun 2001
[Note: married second 11 Oct 1997 Carolyn Swearingin]
Dennis Leroy Schnieder, 54, passed away June 15, 2001. He was born April 21,
1947, the son of Richard and Darlene Buhrman Schnieder. Dennis was a resident of the
Ongo community for the past 21 years, moving here from Sprague, Neb. He was a farmer
and enjoyed working with his cattle. He loved spending time with his family and
thoroughly delighted in his favorite peanut butter pie. Dennis was a member of the
Mound Baptist Church. On Oct. 11, 1997, Dennis and Carolyn Swearingin were united in

marriage on the family farm. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, of the home; his
parents, Richard and Darlene Schnieder, Sprague, Neb.; two sons and their wives, Keith
and Tracy Schnieder, Hooker, Okla., and Danny and Kathy Schnieder, Sparta, Mo.; one
daughter and her husband, Barbara and Tyler Ramey, Fair Grove, Mo.; two
stepdaughters, Carrie Merckling, Ava, Mo., and Krissy and her husband, Jens Pedersen,
Billings, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Schnieder, Jr., Martell, Neb., and
Kevin Schnieder, Crete, Neb.; one sister, Connie Takhar, Lincoln, Neb.; and a host of
relatives and friends. Services were held Monday, June 18, 2001, at 10 a.m. at the Mound
Baptist Church, with burial in the Stillings Cemetery Douglas County, Mo., officiated by
Rev. Ken Jones. Visitation was the previous Sunday, from 5-6 p.m. at Clinkingbeard
Funeral Home, Ava, Mo. Memorials may be made to the Mound Church.
Schoenberger, Ruth Adeline (Holley) 30 Oct 1917 - 6 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Harriet (Messenger) Holley; married Walter Schoenberger]
Ruth Adeline Holley Schoenberger, age 81, of Ozark, died at 8:45 a.m., Saturday,
March 6, 1999 in her home. She was born October 30, 1917 in Chicago, Illinois and was
the daughter of Robert and Harriet (Messenger) Holley. Her husband, Walter, preceded
her in death in 1972. Mrs. Schoenberger had lived in the Ozark Senior Citizens Housing
Complex for several years. She was a retired bookkeeper. Survivors include: a sister,
Harriet Merle Holley, a nephew, Ron Boston and his wife, Shirley, all of Illinois; a
nephew Richard Hein and his wife, Lois, Ozark; and a nephew, Jim Hein and his wife,
Mary, California. Internment was in Forest Home, Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois
following cremation. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Schoene, Flora M. (Hays) 14 Oct 1900 - 10 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
[Note: Daughter of George Purd and Huldah Dee (Keltner) Hays]
Flo M. Hays Schoene, 68, a native of Ozark who had resided in Kansas City 25
years, died in St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, July 10, after
suffering a stroke. A retired school teacher, she had been secretary to the city auditor in
Kansas City for 16 years, and was a member of the Episcopal Church. Surviving are two
brothers, Gerald Hays, Jefferson City and Carl Hays, Springdale, Ark. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev., Conrad Kitchell officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Schoeneck, Bertha M. (Jones) 12 Aug 1895 - 9 Apr 1963
CCR 11 Apr 1963
[Note: Daughter of James Allen & Acenith "Cena" (Prunty) Jones]
Mrs. Bertha Mae Schoeneck, 67, of Clever, died Tuesday afternoon at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Schoeneck spent most of her life in the
Clever community. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are two
daughters, Misses Velta and Edna Schoeneck, of the residence; and a brother, Otis Jones
of Clever. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Cantrell.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1963 on it.

Schoeneck, Edna E. 28 Feb 1925 - 20 Aug 2003 SN-L 23 Aug 2003 & CCH-N Aug
2003
[Note: Daughter of William & Bertha Mae (Jones) Schoeneck]
Edna E. Schoeneck, 78, Clever, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday, August 20, 2003 in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born February 28, 1925 in
Clever, Missouri, the daughter of William and Bertha Mae (Jones) Schoeneck. A lifelong
resident of the Clever community, Miss Schoeneck was a member of the Clever First
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Velta Mae Schoeneck;
and a 14month old brother, Almus Edward. She is survived by many cousins; special
friends, Ida Belle Erabelle, Springfield, Ermalee Crow, Wanda Bean, and Kevin Hayes,
all of Clever; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday,
August 25, 2003 in Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with Pastor Doug Richey
officiating. Burial will follow in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be one
hour prior to the service in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, August 23, 2003. AND ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Schoening, Sherry Ann 17 Dec 1951 - 10 May 2004 SN-L 14 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lyle & Illy (Klinehinz) Schoening]
Sherry Ann Schoening, age 52, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Monday, May 10, in
Christian Health Care after a long battle with diabetes. Sherry was born Dec. 17, 1951 to
Lyle and Illy (Klinehinz) Schoening. She is one of three daughters. Sherry was preceded
in death by both parents. She is survived by her special friend, Bob White; her two
sisters, Nan Upton and her husband, Terry, and Vanda Owen; two nieces, two nephews
and a great-niece and nephew; along with a host of friends. It was her wish to be
cremated. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at McConnell
Bledsoe Memorial Cemetery, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader, May 14, 2004.
Schoessel, Lillian Mary (Heinemann) 22 Feb 1917 - 20 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Ruth (Lasley) Heinemann; married 25 Dec 1937 Albert
Henry Schoessel, Jr.]
Lillian Mary Schoessel, age 81, of Nixa, died Monday, April 20, 1998 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Feb. 22, 1917, in St. Louis and
was the daughter of Charles and Ruth (Lasley) Heinemann. She lived most of her life in
Valley Park. On Dec. 25, 1937, she and Albert Henry Schoessel, Jr. were married. Mrs.
Schoessel was a member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa Survivors include:
her husband, Albert, presently residing in Kimberling City; a son, Kenneth E. Schoessel,
Sr,. Fenton; a daughter, Shari L. Musgrave and her husband, Earnest, House Springs;
seven grandchildren, Kenneth E. Schoessel, Jr., Michael Scott Schoessel, Albert Henry
Schoessel, III; Carla Lea Cooksey, Catherine Marie Cooksey, Caryn Kae Musgrave, and
Earnest Wayne Musgrave, Jr.; eleven great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles
Heinemann, Bonne Terre, Mo.; Harry Heinemann, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Ronnie
Heinemann, Roach, Mo.; and a sister, Barbara Ruble, Bloomsdale, Mo. Funeral services
were Thursday, April 23, in the Family of Christ Lutheran Church, Nixa, with Pastor
Dale Bond officiating. Burial was in Blue Eye Cemetery. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Scholl, Elizabeth L. (Kopp) Knotwell 28 May 1927 - 29 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Martin E. & Mabel M. (Hazen) Kopp; married 8 Jun 1948 William
John Knotwell who died 1958; married John Scholl who died 1989]
Elizabeth L. Scholl, 66, Sparta, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994 in her
home following a 9-month battle with cancer. She was born May 28, 1927 in Highland
Park, Ill., the daughter of Martin E. and Mabel M. Hazen Kopp. She was united in
marriage to William John Knotwell on June 8, 1948. He preceded her in death in 1958.
She was united in marriage to John Scholl, who preceded her in death in 1989. Elizabeth
had been a resident of Sparta the past four years, formerly of Branson. She was a retired
nurse’s aide, having worked with Cox Medical Center South in Springfield and a member
of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. She is survived by her children,
Theresa Matthews and husband Jack, Forsyth, Mary Newell, Fair Grove, William John
Knotwell and wife, Sally, Poway, Calif., Thomas Knotwell and wife Teresa, Springfield,
Susan Armstrong and husband Jorge Ramirez, Highlandville, and M. Kay Wilson and
husband, Dave, Fair Grove; a brother, Martin E. Kopp Jr., and wife Shirley, Jamestown,
N.Y.; 17 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place under
the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. A memorial mass was
celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark,
with Father John Brath officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Scholten, Alys Evelyn (McCauley) 16 Feb 1923 - 10 Nov 1989 OH 23 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of Orville & Agnes “Aggie” (Gilbert) McCauley; married Gerritt
Scholten]
Alys Evelyn Scholten, 66, of Tucson, Ariz., died Nov. 10 at her home. A former
Nixa resident, Mrs. Scholten is survived by her husband, Gerritt, a retired U.S. Air Force
lieutenant colonel; a daughter, Jacqueline Dee, and son-in-law Robert Smith, San Diego,
Calif; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville McCauley, Nixa; a sister, Edith Herndon,
Springfield; two brothers, Dwight McCauley, Richmond, Ind., and Jim McCauley, Nixa;
and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Scholten was a graduate of Nixa High School
and Drury College in Springfield. She was a reg- Germany and on the staffs of ·the
American Girl Scout Council in Savannah, Ga., and the Hawaiian Girl Scout council in
Honolulu. She was also a crafter, specializing in 18th century decoupage, and a member
of the National Guild of Decoupers and the Old Pueblo Artisans. In these fields she was
closely associated with the late Ted DeGrazir, a well-known Southwestern artist. During
the last eight years she was an active genealogist and member of the Tucson Genealogy
Computer Group. Services were held Nov. 14 at Christ United Methodist Church in
Tucson, where Mrs. Scholten was a member, with the Revs. Donald B. Cooke and James
D. Stewart of officiating. Burial was at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Fort Logan,
Colo. The family suggests memorials be made to a hospice program.
Scholtz, Frank Henry 20 Aug 1902 - 6 Oct 1997 CCH-N 11 Oct 1997
[Note: Son of Christian "Scholl" & Elizabeth "Debus" Schultz ; married 21 Oct 1922
Wilma Olivia Brown 2 Dec 1905 - 27 Jun 1997]
Frank Henry Scholtz, 95, died Monday, Oct. 6, 1997 in Ozark Riverview Manor
Nursing Home. Frank was born August 20, 1902 in Kansas City, the son of German

immigrants, Christian "Scholl" and Elizabeth "Debus" Scholtz. He was married to Wilma
Olivia Brown, Oct. 21, 1922 in Kansas City. They were married 74 years before she
preceded him in death, June 27, 1997. Frank and Wilma owned and operated Twin
Gables Steak House on U.S. 160 between Nixa and Highlandville for many years.
Together they were active in many community affairs. He was one of the early supporters
of the Nixa Sucker Days. He was an active member in the Nixa Lions Club. He worked
in state offices for them as a Dist. Governor. After selling the Steak House, he traveled
extensively in the midwestern and southern states as regional manager for the Greyhound
Post Houses, Inc. Prior employment had been in the O'Reilly Hospital in Springfield and
White Sands Atomic project, Los Cruces, NM. Previously he had lived in Cape Fair on
Table Rock Lake. Survivors include: a daughter, Rosegene (Bilyeu) Blevins and her
husband Virgil, Nixa; a son, Frank W. Scholtz, Taneyville, 13 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 10, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial followed in Jones Chastain Cemetery, Nixa. Frank was a wonderful
dad, a great granddad, a kind friend, and a lovable patient. He will be greatly missed by
all.
Scholtz, Frank Wayne 27 Sep 1926 - 24 Mar 2003
Graveside services for Frank Wayne Scholtz, 76, of Taneyville, will be held on
Monday, March 24, 2003 at 10 a.m. in Jones Cemetery, south of Nixa, with full military
honors. Visitation will be today from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Forsyth Whelchel Chapel. Mr.
Scholtz died Saturday, March 22, at Beverly Health Care in Branson. Frank Wayne
Scholtz was born Sept. 27, 1926 at Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Frank H. and Wilma
O. (Brown) Scholtz. He served in the Navy during World War II in the Pacific. He was a
long time resident of Taney County. Surviving are five daughters, Jeanette Gay Doyle of
Everton, Mo., Joyce Ann Bauer of Hudson, Wisc., Gloria Lorraine McCormick of San
Antonio, Texas, Melody Marie Kellett of Cedar Creek, Mo., and Frankie Lynn Rabe of
Lakewood, Calif.; four sons, Frank W. Scholtz Jr. of Rogersville, Mo., Robert Henry
Scholtz of Strausburg, Va., Timothy Lee Scholtz of Taneyville, Mo., and John William
Scholtz of Branson, Mo.; 16 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded
in death by his wife, Agnes Jeanett in July of 1997; one grandchild, Darrell Doyal; his
parents; and one sister, Rose Jean Evans. Springfield News-Leader, March 13 2003.
Scholz, Ida M. (DeBrunner) 12 Feb 1869 - 10 Apr 1969 CCR 17 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frederick L. & Mary F. (Werder) DeBrunner; married Henry Scholz
2 Aug 1858 - 12 Apr 1922]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Scholz, 100, West Plains, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
St. Peters Evangelical Cemetery with Carter in charge. Mrs. Scholz died at 6:15 p.m.,
Thursday, April 10, in the West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains, She was a native of
Switzerland and was the oldest living member of the Billings church of which she was a
charter member. Only survivors are three nephews, one of whom is John F. Hedgpeth,
Ozark.
Schoonover, Della Ann (Rutledge) 1878 - 10 Dec 1963 CCR 12 Dec 1963

Mrs. Della Ann Schoonover, 85, of Ozark, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield
Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Ben Hart of
Ozark; one son, Walter Ray Schoonover, Kansas City; one brother, Eligh Rutledge,
Princeton, Mo.; and three grandchildren.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday
(today) in the Moss Funeral Home in Princeton. The body remained at the AdamsMonger Funeral Home in Ozark until Thursday morning.
Schoonover, Ethel H. 1913 - 9 Aug 2006 SN-L 10 Aug 2006
[Note: married Ralph L. Schoonover 24 Feb 1909 - 28 Jun 1990]
Ethel H. Schoonover, age 93, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2006,
in Ozark Riverview Manor. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2006, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Harold Williams and Rev. Phil Brucks
officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be Friday from 12
noon until service time.
Schoonover, Ralph L. 24 Feb 1909 - 28 Jun 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of John & Millie Schoonover; married Ethel H. 1913 - 9 Aug 2006]
Ralph L. Schoonover, 81, Nixa, died Thursday, June 28, in Cox Medical Center
South. He was born Feb. 24, 1909, in Byesville, Ohio, to John and Millie Schoonover. He
served in the U.S. Navy and was a food manager for K-mart stores for more than 45
years. He was a member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He is survived by
his wife, Ethel, of the home; a brother, John Schoonover, Klamath Falls, Ore.; a sister,
Thelma Woods, Westminster, Calif. Memorial services were Sunday in Harris Colonial
Chapel with the Rev. Rob Winger officiating. The body has been cremated. Memorials
may be made to Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital or Aldersgate United Methodist
Church.
Schreiner, Bruce Steven 7 Sep 1947 - 2 Mar 2006 SN-L 5 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Gerald & Nondis (Farrand) Schreiner]
Bruce Steven Schreiner, age 58, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2006.
He was born September 7, 1947, in Montezuma, Iowa, the son of Gerald and Nondis
(Farrand) Schreiner. Bruce was an antique trader and had worked as a hay hauler. He was
always looking for a good deal and enjoyed swap meets. He also loved to go deer and
coon hunting, and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Schreiner; a
brother, James Schreiner; and nephew, Gary Craddock Jr. Survivors include: His mother,
Nondis Payne, Ozark; three sisters, Shirley McCudden, Sue Craddock, and Norma
Eastridge and husband, Don, all of Ozark; four brothers, Jerry Schreiner and wife, Helen,
Ava: George Schreiner and wife, Sue, Sparta; Greg Schreiner and wife Connie, Sparta;
and Murray Schreiner and wife, Kathy, Urbana; his wife, Karen Davis, Sparta, and her
family, two sons, Drill Sgt. Lance Williams and wife, Lynn, Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and Billy
Williams and his wife, Jessica, Sparta; three grandchildren, Erica and Chance Williams,
Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and Danielle Williams, Sparta; a lifelong "Brother" Jim Fletcher and
wife, Linda, Ozark; and many nieces and nephews. Bruce was loved and will be missed
by all who knew him. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with a funeral service following at 7 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bruce's memory through the funeral home.

Schreiner, Gerald L. 1912 - 22 Jan 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
Gerald L. Schreiner, 49, of Ozark, died early Monday in Mercy Hospital in
Springfield after a three-month illness. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Ozark and a meat cutter at the Highlandville Meat Plant. Survivors are his wife,
Nonclis; six sons, George, Bruce, Murray and Gregg, all of the home; Jerry Lee of Fort
Smith, Ark., and Pvt. James Schreiner of Anchorage, Alaska; three daughters, Mrs.
Shirley Purcell and Miss Norma Schreiner, both of Houston, Tex. and Miss Sue Schreiner
of Ozark; two brothers, Burton Hodenshell of Brownsville, Tex. and Ted Hodenshell of
San Benito, Tex.; two sisters, Mrs. Charity Tankersley of Coos Bay, Ore. and Mrs. Ruth
Spiegel of Houston, Tex. and three grandchildren. Herman Lohmeyer is in charge of
arrangements.
Schroeder, Edward "Ed" 23 Oct 1891 – 16 Sep 1992 NN-E 23 Sep 1992
[Note: married Hazel 1894 - Aug 1976]
Edward "Ed" Schroeder, 100, Ozark, died Wednesday, Sept. 16, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. He was born Oct. 23, 1891 in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of Edward
and Lena Schroeder. As a young boy he sold newspapers on Times Square. He learned
the meat cutting business, which he continued later in Iowa, where he moved on St.
Patrick's Day in 1914 with a cousin. He served in the U.S. Army during World War I,
stationed in France. Following World War I, he returned to Iowa where he was united in
marriage to his wife, Hazel in 1922. He, along with his wife, farmed in Iowa before
moving to Mountain Home, Ark., where he was employed as a rock mason. He and his
wife moved to Ozark, where they joined the Ozark Christian Church. At age 95 he sold
his home in Ozark and became a resident of Century Pines, and later Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel, in 1976. Survivors include a
niece, Nelma Augusto, Long Island, N.Y.; and his wife's nephew, Everett Arnold,
Murray, Iowa. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Harold Mayes and the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in
Murray, Iowa.
Schroeder, Frances Marie “Jean” (Derrick) 13 Nov 1933 - 11 Jul 2003 SN-L 13 Jul
2003 & CCH-N Jul 2003
Frances Marie “Jean” Schroeder, age 69, of Nixa, passed away Friday, June (sic)
11, 2003 in her home. She was born November 13, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of
John Clay Derrick and Margaret (Hatfield) Derrick. On August 8, 1953, she and Gerald
D Schroeder Sr. were united in marriage. Mrs. Schroeder was a homemaker and also had
been employed by Zenith, and was a nursing home housekeeper before retirement. She
attended Nixa General Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Gary Schroeder,
Nixa, Harold Schroeder and wife Robyn, Ozark and Jerry Schroeder and wife Sharol,
Springfield; a daughter, Nancy Brown and husband Larry, Siloam Springs, AR;
grandchildren, Carrie Schroeder, John Schroeder, Amanda Schroeder, Christy Park,
Sharon Huffmier, Brenda Alfrey, Sarah Finley, Natasha Finley, R. J. Finley, and Sydney
Finley; great-grandchildren, Dakota Alfrey, Colton Alfrey, Brittany Park and Alyssa
Prosser; two sisters, Hazel Cates, Springfield and Rosalee Essick, Nixa; and several
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald, in 199; a sister,

Mabel Wyre; two brothers, William and James Derrick and her parents. Funeral services
will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Schroeder, Gerald D., Sr. 17 Dec 1934 - 8 Sep 1999 CCH-N 15 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Harold L. and Irene (Gish) Schroeder; married 8 Aug 1953 Frances Jean
Derrick]
Gerald D. Schroeder, Sr., age 64 of Ozark passed away Wednesday, September 8,
1999 in his home. He was born December 17, 1934 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Harold
L. and Irene (Gish) Schroeder. On August 8, 1953, he was united in marriage to Frances
(Jean) Derrick Schroeder. Mr. Schroeder worked as a welder and eventually retired from
Hutchens Steel. Survivors include his wife Frances (Jean) Schroeder of the home; his
mother, Irene Schroeder, Carthage, Missouri: three sons, Gary Schroeder. Highlandville,
Harold Schroeder and his wife Robyn, Ozark, and Jerry Schroeder, Ozark; a daughter,
Nancy Brown and her husband Larry, Siloam Springs. Arkansas; six grandchildren.
Christy Park, Sharon Varrette, Brenda Alfrey, Carrie Schroeder, John Schroeder and
Amanda Schroeder, two great-grandchildren, Dakota and Colton Alfry: two twin sisters,
Darlene Phillips, Carthage and Dorlene Long. Florida; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Cates
and Rosalee Essick; and a brother-in-law, Bill Derrick, Oklahoma. He was preceded in
death by his father; a sister, Phyllis Branson. Funeral services were 1:30 p.m. Saturday,
September 11, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend John Hyde
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Schroeder, Hazel 1894 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
[Note: married Edward Schroeder 23 Oct 1891 - Sep 1992]
OZARK - Mrs. Hazel Schroeder, 82, Ozark, died at 10:35 p.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. A native of Murray, Iowa, Mrs.
Schroeder lived in Mountain Home, Ark. many years before moving here in 1959. She
was a member of Ozark First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward
and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Jack Koehler officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Murray
Cemetery in Murray, Iowa.
AND
Schroeder, Hazel 1894 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p10
I want to express my sincere gratitude to our many neighbors and friends for your
expressions of sympathy and love during the illness and death of my beloved wife, Hazel.
Thank you for the food, flowers and cards as expressions of your concern. A special
thanks to our minister, Rev. Koehler, for his many kindnesses. Ed Schroeder
Schroeder, Jonathan V. 6 Aug 1971 - 6 Aug 1971 CCR 12 Aug 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Max Leroy & ? (Walker) Schroeder]
Jonathan V. Schroeder, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Max L. Schroeder of Ozark,
died at birth at 7:10 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Graveside services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Services were under direction of Harris of Ozark. Surviving in addition to the parents are
a brother, Max Leroy, Schroeder, Jr. of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey V. Schroeder, Ozark; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Walker, Ava;
paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Stewart, Ava; maternal great
grandfather, Rufus Walker, Ava and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Iona Wilson, also
of Ava.
Schuch, Louise (Wagoner) 10 Oct 1883 - 24 Sep 1961 CCR 28 Sep 1961 p4
Services for Mrs. Walter Schuch, 77, Route 1, Billings, who died at her home
Sunday, were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Chapel in Billings with the Rev. Harry O.
Hein officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery. She is survived by her
husband, Walter; two daughters, Mrs. Hilda Wieck of Billings and Mrs. Lydia Miekeley
of Route 1, Clever; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Marie
Fredrickson of 1131 East Elm, Springfield.
Schuck, Walter
9 Sep 1877 - 1 Jan 1968
Walter Shuck (sic), 90, Route 1, Billings, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient several days. A retired farmer,
Mr. Schuck was a member of United Church of Christ here. Surviving are two daughters,
Mrs. Fred Wieck, Route 1 Billings, and Mrs. Alfred Miekley, Clever, five grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Cantrell of Billings.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lulu Gardner had a handwritten date of 1968 in
the margin.
[Note: tombstone gives name as Schuch]
AND
Schuck, Walter F. 9 Sep 1877 - 1 Jan 1968
CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: married Louise Wagoner 10 Oct 1883 - 24 Sep 1961; check spelling on tombstone
- Schuch ]
Walter Schuck, 90, Route 1, Billings died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient several days. A retired farmer, Mr.
Schuck was a member of United Church of Christ. Survivng are two daughters, Mrs. Fred
Wiech, Billings and Mrs. Alfred Miekley, Clever; five grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Cantrell of Billings.
AND
Schuck, Walter F. 9 Sep 1877 - 1 Jan 1968
CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
Funeral services for Walter Schuck, 90, Route 1, Billings, were at 2:30 p.m.
Saturday in United Church of Christ in Billings, with burial in the church cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Schultz, Franz Herman 24 Jan 1928 - 30 Sep 2005 SN-L 2 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Fritz & Anna (Hinck) Schultz; married 21 Oct 1961 Viola Marie Stuaan]
Franz Herman Schultz, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 30,
2005. He was born January 24, 1928, in Hanna City, Illinois, the son of Fritz and Anna
(Hinck) Schultz. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On
October 21, 1961, he and Viola Marie Stuaan were united in marriage. Mr. Schultz
retired from Keystone Steel and Wire Company in Bartonville, Illinois, before moving to
this area. He enjoyed working in his garden, auto mechanics, and walking his dog, Heidi.
He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Springfield. Survivors include his wife,

Viola; three children, Craig Schultz, Springfield, Bruce Schultz and his wife, Darcie,
Mapleton, Ill., and Annette Way and her husband Matthew, Branson; and three
grandchildren, Hannah, Rebekah, and Noah Schultz. Funeral services will be at 9:30
a.m., Tuesday, October 4, in Zion Lutheran Church, 4717 South Golden, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial with
military honors will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial
contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church.
Schultz, Martha Marie (Venzlaff) 8 Sep 1901 - 23 Aug 2005 SN-L 22 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Albertina (Atchaberg) Venzlaff; married 1 Nov 1922
Henry A. Schultz 15 Dec 1894 - 15 Jun 1980]
Martha Marie (Venzlaff) Schultz was born to German immigrants, Herman and
Albertina (Atchaberg) Venzlaff, on September 8, 1901, on a farm south of Billings, Mo.
Martha died at the Good Samaritan Home, Evansville, Ind., at the age of 103 on August
23, 2005. She was united in marriage to Henry Schultz on November 1, 1922, in St.
Peter's Evangelical Church parsonage and lived on the farm, west of Billings, Mo., until
May 5, 2002, when she moved to Evansville, Ind. Two children were born to this union,
Raymond Henry and Lucille Marie. Preceding her in death include her husband, Henry,
in 1980; her daughter, Lucille, in 1996; two sisters, Louise Salchow and Amelia Rauch;
and three brothers, Gus Venzlaff, August Venzlaff and Albert Venzlaff. Survivors
include her son and wife, Raymond Henry and Ella Marie (Rauch) Schultz, Evansville,
Ind.; four grandsons and their wives, Lynn and Karen, Carlyle, Pa., John and Pam,
Phoenix, Ariz., Paul and Janice, Poway, Calif., and Mark and Andrea, Carmel, Ind.; eight
great-grandchildren; six step great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren ; one
niece and two nephews; other relatives and friends. Martha attended Anderson grade
school and finished her education at the German Evangelical Church where she was
baptized and confirmed and remained a member. Martha was a wonderful homemaker
and she loved to cook, garden, can, and tend her chickens and cows. Funeral service will
be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 24, 2005, in St. Peter's Evangelical United
Church of Christ, Billings, with Rev. Doug Burwick officiating, under the direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time in the church.
Schumate, Lillie Arminta 1923 - 25 May 2006 SN-L 26 May 2006
Lillie Arminta Schumate, age 82, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, May 25,
2006. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in McHaffie Cemetery with Rev.
Carl Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 today in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Schupbach, Albert Fredrick 17 Jun 1923 - 15 Aug 1988 CCR 20 Mar 1958
Heart Attack Fatal for Ozark Mechanic
A heart attack, suffered while shoveling snow at his home early Monday morning
proved instantly fatal for Albert Schupbach, well-known Ozark garage man and
mechanic. Mr. Schupbach was a lifelong resident of Christian County and had worked as
a mechanic and operated a garage at Ozark for many years. Funeral services were held
Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev.

Harold Hollingsworth officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery near Chestnutridge.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Luville Schupbach, and two sons, Robert and Paul Ray,
all of the home; six brothers, John Schupbach of Willard, Fred Schupbach of
Highlandville, Willie Schupbach of Springfield, Carl Schupbach of Brazil, Walter
Schupbach of Clever and Herman Schupbach of Spokane; three sisters, Misses Lena and
Emma Schupbach of Clever and Miss Anna Schupbach of Fayetteville, Ark.
Schupbach, Anna Louise (Mills) 22 Mar 1889 - 16 Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of George Rundell & Ellen Marie (Smades) Mills; married Fred
Schupbach 6 May 1889 - 10 Nov 1946]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Anna Louise Schupbach, 88, Nixa, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Funeral Home here with the Rev. Harold Davis officiating, Burial
was in the Chadwick Cemetery. Mrs. Schupbach died at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at Park
Central Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. She was a native of Iowa and moved to
Chadwick in her early life. She lived in Nixa in the last 36 years and was a member of the
Christian Church here. Survivors include two son, Lloyd of San Bernardino, Calif. and
Rex of Nixa; a brother, Oliver Mills, Springfield and 10 grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren and one great, great grandchild.
Schupbach, Bessie M. (Kessinger) 18 Mar 1929 - 5 Nov 1990 OH 8 Nov 1990
[Note: married Fred "Fritz" Schupbach]
Bessie M. Schupbach, 61, died Monday morning, Nov. 5, 1990 in her home. She
was a lifelong resident of- the Ozark area and was married to Fred "Fritz" Schupbach
Nov. 6, 1948. Elie was a member of Victory Baptist Church and Ozark Chapter 98, OES.
Survivors include her husband; a son, Fred K. Schupbach, Ozark; a daughter, Beth
Rowland, Ozark; three grandchildren, including Jason Stutesman who was raised in the
home; four step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; a brother, John Kessinger,
Ozark; and a sister, Nancy Kissee, Ozark. Graveside services were Wednesday at 2 p.m.
in Schupbach Cemetery with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Arrangements were
made under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Schupbach, Carl 26 Mar 1933 - 5 Jun 1973 OH 7 Jun 1973 p1
[Note: Son of Fred & Loma (Hilton) Schupbach; married Alta LaVerna who married
first ? McKinney & married third 1976 David Davis]
In Springfield
Cave-In Kills Local Workman
Buried under several feet of dirt when a ditch collapsed at a Springfield sewer line
project yesterday, a 40-year-old worker died before rescuers could reach him. Rushed to
Cox Medical Center after oxygen failed to revive him at the scene of the tragedy, Carl
Schupbach, Highlandville, was pronounced dead on arrival. The victim and Bob
Donham, 17, Highlandville, employees at Milnes Plumbing and Heating Company of
Rogersville, were installing a sewer line beside a house at 2317 College when the
accident occurred about 5 p.m. After using a backhoe to dig a ditch about 12 to 16 feet
deep, Schupbach was working in the bottom of the trench when the west side began
crumbling. Young Donham, who was standing outside the ditch, told Officer Joe Kind he

saw Schupbach jump up in a futile effort to keep free of the falling earth, but a large
section of the wall caved in and completely buried him. Donham ran for help and police
and two fire department rescue teams from stations 2 and 6 were quickly sent to the site.
They used shovels and their hands to frantically dig away at the earth after Donham
pointed to the spot where the victim had been standing. A backhoe at the site was used to
dig out an area beside Schupbach as soon as an operator was rushed to the scene and
fireman applied oxygen as soon as Schupbach’s face was uncovered. Fire chief Bob
Harrison said the victim showed no signs of life. A veteran of the Korean War,
Schupbach was employed as a plumber and heavy equipment operator for the Rogersville
firm. He is survived by his wife, Alta L.; a daughter Mrs. Kath__ Barner, Nixa; a son,
Michael F. of the home; a stepson, Duane McKinney, Fort Pierce, Fla; his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Schupbach, Highlandville; a brother, Fritz of Route _ , Ozark; and four
sisters, Mrs. Hazel Phipps, Carthage, Mrs. Imogene Young, San Antonio, Tex,, Mrs.
Mary Gahagan, Highlandville, and Mrs. Joe O___man, Springfield. Funeral arrangements
are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Schupbach, Elsie Marie (Page) 6 Nov 1898 - 27 Dec 1965 CCR 4 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of John M. & Lina J. (Bain) Page; married John Schupbach 10 May
1895 - 9 Apr 1960]
Mrs. Marie Schupbach, 66, died at 7:45 p.m. Saturday in the home of a daughter
in San Antonio, Tex. She had resided with her daughter for 10 months. She was a
longtime resident of Christian County, and a member of Highlandville Baptist church.
Mrs. Schupbach is survived by two sons, Albert, Aurora and Otta, Point Comfort, Tex.;
two daughters, Mrs. Alice Swift, San Antonio, Tex., Mrs. Freda Powers, Marionville, two
brothers, Elmer Page, Mt. Vernon, Dean, Springfield; and 13 grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Harris.
Schupbach, Franz 6 May 1891 - 13 Apr 1948 CCR 15 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Gottlieb & Linna Bertha (Glauser) Schupbach; married Sylvia
Deffenderfer 6 Apr 1904 - 1 Mar 1972]
Franz Schupbach, 56, died suddenly at his home in Ozark at 6 o’clock Tuesday
evening. He was stricken ill that afternoon at the garage in Ozark operated by him and his
brother, Albert. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Sylvia Schupbach; seven brothers,
Walter of Clever, John and Fred of Highlandville, Albert of Ozark, Willie of Springfield,
Carl of Brazil, South America, and Herman of Spokane; three sisters, Misses Lena and
Emma Schupbach of Clever, and Miss Anna Schupbach of Little Rock, Ark. Funeral
services will be held at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home, for
which all business places will close. Burial will be in Schupbach cemetery, south of
Ozark.
Schupbach, Fred “Fritz” 10 Feb 1895 - 6 Dec 1973 OH 13 Dec 1973 p10
[Note: Son of Gottlieb & Linna Bertha (Glauser) Schupbach; married Loma Hilton]
Funeral services for Fred Schupbach, 78, of Highlandville, were held Saturday in
the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Bill Lancaster officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane. Survivors include his wife, Loma; a son, Fritz,
Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Hazel Phipps, Carthage, Mrs. Paul Young, San Antonio,

Mrs. Mim Gahagan, Highlandville, and Mrs. Richard Chrisman, Springfield; a brother,
Herman, Spokane and three sisters, Miss Emma Schupbach and Miss Anna Schupbach,
all of Clever, 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Schupbach, Fred "Fritz" 14 Jun 1926 - 19 Feb 1997 CCH-N 22 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Fred “Fritz” & Loma (Hilton) Schupbach; married 6 Nov 1948 Kessie
Kessinger]
Fred "Fritz" Schupbach, 70, Ozark, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997, in
Ozark. He was born June 14, 1926, in Ozark and was the son of Fred and Loma (Hilton)
Schupbach. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and on November 6, 1948, married
Kessie Kessinger. Mr. Schupbach retired ten years ago from Chicago Bridge & Iron and
had farmed since that time. He was a member of Ozark Masonic Lodge #352 A.F &
A.M., Scottist Rite of Joplin, and Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Springfield. He was
preceded in death by: his wife, Bessie, in 1990; and two brothers, Ward and Carl
Schupbach. Survivors include: a son, Fred K. Schupbach and his wife, Linda, Ozark; a
daughter, Beth Rowland and her husband, Dave, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Jason
Stutesmun, who was raised in the home, and his wife, Karrie; Michelle, Tammy, Heather,
Lucas, Michael, and Brennan; two great-grandchildren, Alicia and Justin; four sisters,
Hazel Phipps, Carthage, Imogene Young and her husband, Paul, San Antonio, Texas,
Mary Gahagan, Highlandville, and Jo Chrisman and her husband, Dick, Springfield; a
very special friend, Mary Harris, Ozark; other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral
service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, in Schupbach Cemetery, near
Spokane, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Memorial contributions may be made
to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Schupbach, Herman 21 May 1910 - 17 Aug 1990 OH 23 Aug 1990
[Note: married Louella]
Herman Schupbach, 80, Spokane, died Friday Aug. 17, 1990 in Riverview Manor,
Ozark, following a long illness. A lifelong resident of the Spokane Community, he was a
farmer and a stockman. He was a member of Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark. He is
survived by his wife, Louella; two daughters, Suzanne Williams, Rogersville, and Betty
Iorg, Kansas City, Mo.; a son, Harold, Schupbach, Rogersville; a Sister, Anna
Schupbach, Clever, and five grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday in
Schupbach Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Visitation was Sunday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association.
Schupbach, Lena Bertha 11 Sep 1889 - 21 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p 11
[Note: Daughter of Gottlieb & Linna Bertha (Glauser) Schupbach]
CLEVER - Services for Miss Lena B. Schupbach, 86, Route 1, Clever, will be at
3 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Charles Steffen officiating. Burial will
be in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane. Miss Schupbach died at 4:18 Friday in the
home following an illness of several weeks. A native of the Chestnutridge community,
Miss Schupbach lived in the area until moving to Clever in 1946. Surviving are two
sisters, Miss Emma Schupbach of the home and Miss Anna Schupbach, Stillwater, Okla.

two brothers, Herman of Spokane and Carl of Brazil. Contributions may be made to the
heart fund.
Schupbach, Loma (Hilton) 8 Aug 1896 - 6 Feb 1992
NN-E 13 Feb 1992
Loma Schupbach, 95, Highlandville, died Thursday morning, Feb 6, 1992 in her
home. She was born Aug. 8, 1896 in Spokane and was the daughter of Samuel and Mary
(Carter) Hilton. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County. She graduated from his
school at School of the Ozarks, then located in Forsyth and attended Normal School , the
present SMSU in Springfield. She served as postmistress in Day and also taught in area
schools. The first woman elected to public office in Christian County, she served as
county treasurer in the 1920’s. She and her husband later operated a business in
Highlandville. She was a member of the Highlandville First Baptist Church. Survivors
include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Hazel Phipps, Carthage, Imogene and Paul
Young, San Antonio, Texas, Mary and Jim Gahagan, Highlandville, Jo and Dick
Chrisman, Springfield; a son, Fred “Fritz: Schupbach, Ozark, a brother, Guy Hilton,
Nixa, 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Schupbach in 1973; two sons, Ward
Schupbach and Carl Schupbach; and a granddaughter, Debbie Phipps. Funeral services
were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Emory Elmore and the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Schupbach Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Schupbach, Louella (Foland) 19 Jul 1916 - 17 Jan 1993 OH 20 Jan 1993
[Note: Daughter of Noah & Alpha Foland; married Herman Schupbach 21 May 1910 - 17
Aug 1990]
Louella Schupbach, 76, Spokane, died Sunday Jan. 17, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center, South, following a short illness. She was born July 19, 1916, the daughter of
Noah and Alpha Foland. For most of her life she resided in Stone and Christian Counties.
She was a homemaker, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 52 years, Herman Schupbach. Survivors include three children, Suzanne
Williams and her husband, Denny, Rogersville, Betty Iorg and her husband, Carroll,
Kansas City, . and Hal Schupbach and his wife, Judy, Rogersville; five grandchildren,
Cindy Lohman, Springfield, Laura and Emily Iorg, Kansas City, and Chris and Cara
Schupbach, Rogersville; two sisters, Dorothy Perkins, Billings, and Lera Leonard,
Springfield; other relatives and a host of friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Ellingsworth
officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to American Cancer Society.
Schupbach, Lucille (Foland) 4 Feb 1905 - 2 Feb 1976 OH 5 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: Daughter of Noah E. & Alpha (Eisenhour) Foland; married Albert Schupbach 26
Jul 1893 - 17 Mar 1958]
OZARK - Mrs. Lucille Schupbach, 70, Ozark, died at 6:30 a.m. today in Fremont
Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Schupbach, a lifelong resident of Ozark,
was a member of the Non-denominational Church. Surviving are her son, Paul of Ozark;
six sisters, Mrs. Lera Leonard, Kimberling City, Mrs. Zola Eutsler, Springfield, Mrs.

Louella Schupbach, Spokane, Mrs. Mildred Parsons, Sheldon, Mrs. Eula Alford, Chico,
Calif. and Mrs. Dorothy Perkins, Route 2, Billings; and four grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
Schupbach, Robert L.
19 Mar 1933 - 10 Mar 1970 CCR 12 Mar 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Albert & Lucille ( Foland) Schupbach; married Mary June]
Robert L. Schupbach, 36, of Ozark, died early Tuesday in St. Luke’s Hospital,
Kansas City following an illness of several months. A native of Ozark, Mr. Schupbach
was a graduate of Ozark High School and a 1955 graduate of Drury College, Springfield.
He was an Army Medical Corps veteran, member of the South Side Church of Christ in
Ozark, Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M. and for the past eight years was an
insurance claims adjuster. Surviving are his wife, Mary June; two daughters, Teresa and
Lisa Ann, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lucille Schupbach of Ozark and one
brothers, Paul Schupbach of Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris
Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating, Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery
near Spokane. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Luke’s Hospital
Foundation for medical education and research, through the Harris Funeral Home.
Schupbach, Walter 16 Dec 1887 - 29 Mar 1960
CCR 31 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Gottlieb & Linna Bertha (Glauser) Schupbach; married Pearl M. Wilhite]
Funeral services for Walter Schupbach, 72, of Clever, who died Tuesday
afternoon at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Clever High
School auditorium with burial in Schupbach Cemetery near Spokane, under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A resident of Christian County since the age of three, he
lived in the Chestnutridge community for many years, locating on a farm southeast of
Clever in 1943. He is survived by two sons, James Herbert and Wilbur, both of the home;
five brothers, John Schupbach of Walnut Grove, William Schupbach of Springfield, Fred
Schupbach of Highlandville, Herman Schupbach of Spokane and Carl Schupbach of Sao
Paulo, Brazil; three sisters, Lena Schupbach and Emma Schupbach of the home and Anna
Schupbach of Little Rock, Ark.; and four grandchildren.
Schupbach, Ward, Pfc. 12 Nov 1929 - 12 Sep 1951 CCR 13 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of Fred & Loma (Hilton) Schupbach]
Pfc. Ward Schupbach, son of Fred and Loma Schupbach, was born at Ozark,
MO., on Nov. 12, 1929, and was killed in action in the Korean conflict on September 12,
1951. He attended school at Highlandville, MO, and was a graduate from the High school
there in the spring of 1948. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in the fall of that year and
trained at Paris Island and Camp LeJeun. He was sent to Korea in February, 1951.
Surviving are his parents; four sisters, Mrs. Hazel Phipps and Mrs. Mary Gahagan of
Highlandville, Mrs. Imogene Young of San Antonio, TX, and Mrs. Jo Chrisman of
Clever; two brothers, Fred Jr., of Ozark and Carl of the home; two nieces and four
nephews. Services were held Tuesday afternoon in the Highlandville church with burial
in Schupbach cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Korean War Casualties, 1950-1957 Name: Ward Schupbach

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1929 Gender: Male Race: Caucasian Home City: Highlandville
Home State: Missouri Citizen Status: US Citizen Death Date:
12 Sep 1951
Processed Date: Nov 1979 Casualty Country: Korea Casualty Type: Hostile - Killed
Casualty Cause: Gunshot or Small Arms Fire Casualty Air: Ground Casualty
Service Branch: US Marine Corps Component: Reserve (USAR, USNR, USAFR,
USMCR, USCGR) Rank: Private First Class
Pay Grade:
Private (U.S. Army) Or Airman Third Class (Airman) (U.S. Air Force) Or
Private First Class (U.S. Marine Corps) Or Grade/Rate Abbreviations With First Column:
A,C,D,F,H,S,Or T; Third And Fourth Columns: Blank (U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard)
Schupbach, Wilson A. 12 Sep 1912 - Sep 1976 OH 23 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: Son of Fred and Anna Schupbach; married Goldie]
NIXA - Wilson A. Schupbach, 64, Adams, Wis., a former Nixa resident, died at 8
p.m. Thursday in Veterans Administration Hospital, Madison, Wis. after a long illness. A
native of Chadwick, he lived in Nixa until about 25 years ago. Mr. Schupbach was a
World War II veteran. Surviving are his wife, Goldie; two sons, David and Gene, both of
Moline, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Dillon, Hillsdale, Ill.; his mother, Mrs. Anna
Schupbach, Nixa; two brothers, Lloyd of San Bernardino, Calif. and Rex of Nixa and
three grandchildren. Burial was in Fort Byron, Ill.
Schwartz, Kenneth 23 Jan 1927 - 21 Feb 2006 SN-L 24 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of George and Mae (Leonard) Schwartz; married 14 Jul 1970 Mary
"Barbara" Vanderpool ]
Kenneth Schwartz, 79, Republic, passed away at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday, February 21,
2006, in his home. He was born January 23, 1927, in Newark, New Jersey, to George and
Mae (Leonard) Schwartz. He was married to Mary "Barbara" Vanderpool July 14, 1970,
in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Kenneth was a retired aerospace engineer and a Merchant
Marine veteran. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed craft shows, as well as his family,
extended family and many friends. His parents, two brothers, and a son, Mike Morgan,
preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Bob
Schwartz, Salem, Ore., and Steve Morgan, Valley Center, Calif.; adopted daughter, Jonna
Lee Steinmetz, Greenwood, Calif.; a brother, Albert, state of New Jersey; two sisters,
Rose, state of Colorado, and Dorris, state of California; four grandsons, Eric Morgan, Ian
Morgan, Cameron Morgan, and Garrett Morgan; adopted granddaughter, Jessica Lee
Stienmetz; extended family, and many friends. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 25, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Delbert
Vanderpool officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville,
Missouri, with military honors by the Veteran's Memorial Team. Visitation will be 6 t o8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of
America. "In our hearts forever"
Schwegler, Esther L. “Etta” ( ) Bryan 24 Jan 1883 - 1 Jan 1951 CCR 11 Jan 1951
[Note: married William L. Bryan; married Bartlett Schwegler]
Mrs. Etta Schwegler was born on January 24, 1883 in Cassville, Missouri, and
passed away at her home in Kansas City, Missouri, on January 1, 1951. She was first
united in marriage to Wm. L. Bryan and to this union one son, J.L. Bryan, was born. He

preceded his mother in death. She later married Bartlet Schwegler and to this union one
son and two daughters were born. This son also preceded her in death. She is survived by
the two daughters, Mrs. Vivian McIntire of Baltimore, Md., and Mrs. Bitha Griffin of
Ohio; three brothers, Ernest Powell of Kansas City, Harrison and Morton Powell, both of
Clever; one sister, Mrs. Margaret Yenter of Denver, Colo., and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel
by Rev. Harold Hurst. Burial was in the Ozark cemetery.
Schwegler, Jacob 10 Jun 1874 - 21 Nov 1952
CCR 27 Nov 1952 p5
Funeral services for Jacob Schwegler, 78, of near Ozark, who died Friday in
Haguewood Hospital, were conducted Monday afternoon in Selmore Baptist Church, The
Rev. Hamilton officiated. Mr. Schwegler was born in Zurich, Switzerland. He came to
the U. C. with his parents when he was four years old, and the family settled on a farm
nine miles southwest of Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Belle; four daughters, Mrs. Dan
Holcomb of Ozark, Mrs. Nathan Payne of Turner, Kan., Mrs. George Norman of
Washington, Iowa, and Mrs. George Dukes of San Diego, Calif, a son, Rev. Melvin J. of
Bolivar and eight grandchildren. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Schweppe, Roger D. 19 Aug 1932 - 13 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Albert & Hazel Schweppe; married Betty]
Roger D. Schweppe, 55, of Sparta, died at 7:10 a.m. Saturday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Schweppe were held Tuesday at
the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Carl Thompson and Loren Donner officiating.
Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Schweppe was born Aug. 19, 1932, in Webster
City, Iowa, to Albert and Hazel Schweppe. He moved to Sparta in 1935, graduating from
Sparta High School in 1950. During his 20 year service with the United States Army-Air
Force, Mr. Schweppe became a veteran of both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam
War. Following retirement from the service, he joined the Springfield Postal Service,
serving as a letter carrier for nine years. Mr. Schweppe was appointed Postmaster of
Sparta in 1980. He continued in that position until his death. He was a member of the
Union Hill Baptist Church, near Oldfield. His survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons,
Roger Dean, Jr., Sparta; and Gregg Alan; Grandview; a grandson, Scott Alan Schweppe,
Branson; a brother, Albert Schweppe, Jr., Forsyth; and five sisters, Charlotte Bishop,
Sparta, Helen Larson, Sparta, Bertha Oftedahl, Ankeny, Iowa, Eugenia Thompson,
Mankato, Minnesota, and Lois Herd, Chadwick.
Scobee, Nola A. (Henderson)
19 May 1927 - 9 Nov 2001
Nola A. Scobee, daughter of James T. and Florence (Tittsworth) Henderson, was
born May 19, 1927 in Reeds Spring, Mo. and departed this life November 9, 2001 in
Christian Health Care of Nixa, at the age of 74 years. Nola lived and worked in the Reeds
Spring area all her life. She was active in community and civic activities. Nola was a
member of Keystone Baptist Church and of the Galena chapter of the Eastern Star. She
enjoyed reading, traveling, being with people and playing bingo. Nola was married to
George Scobee, January 4, 1946. Together they owned and operated the Reeds Spring DX station and later the Hilltop Skating Rink. Nola made friends easily and always had a

smile. She will be greatly missed. Nola was preceded in death by her parents; her brother,
Earl Henderson; her granddaughter, Shawn Marie Hudson; and her husband of 47 years,
George Scobee. Survivors include her four children and their spouses, Darrell and Lois
Scobee of Sanger, Texas, Karen and Jerry Hudson of Springfield, Larry and Debbie
Scobee of Reeds Spring and Blaine and Lesa Scobee of Reeds Spring; 1 sister, Beulah
Brown of Reeds Spring; 8 grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; and a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.. Tuesday,
November 13, 2001, in Keystone Baptist Church, Reeds Spring, with Dennis Hustead and
Joe Wolven officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under the direction of
Stumpff Funeral Home, South, Kimberling City. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, November 11, 2001.
Scott, Belle (Snider) 2 Sep 1910 - 21 Apr 2004
SN-L 23 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Joseph & Mary Ann (James) Snider; married 6 Apr 1935 Jack Scott d
5 Dec 1994]
Belle Scott, 93, passed away at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in the
Lawrence County Manor, Mount Vernon. Mrs. Scott was born on Sept. 2, 1910, in
Sparta, Mo. to Joseph and Mary Ann James Snider. Belle lived in the Mount Vernon area
since 1953. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of Christ of Mount Vernon.
Mrs. Scott married Jack Scott on April 6, 1935, in Ozark, Mo. He passed away Dec. 5,
1994. Additional survivors include one daughter, Carol Holmes and husband Carl,
Hernando, Miss.; three sons, James D. Scott and wife Pat, Battlefield, Mo., John J. Scott
and wife Laverna, Vaughn, Mont., and Dale L. Scott and wife Paula, Mount Vernon,
Mo.; one brother, Wayne Snider, Springfield, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and numerous great
and great-great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews. Her parents, three sisters
and two brothers preceded her in death. Graveside services under the direction of FossettMosher Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, at the
Linden Cemetery, Linden, Mo. Visitation will follow at the cemetery after the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home in Strafford,
Mo., in care of the funeral home.
Scott, Bessie Mabel Vaughan 12 Aug 1898 - 1 Aug 1991 NN-E 15 Aug 1991
[Note: married James Emery Scott]
Bessie Mabel Vaughan Scott, 92, Nixa, died at 7:11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 1991,
in Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks, Nixa, after a long illness. She was a Pulaski
County native and former resident of Salinas, Calif., retiring to Laclede County prior to
becoming a resident of the Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks in Nixa. She was of
the Southern Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by two
daughters, Gloria Jean Scott and Vernona Freitas. She is survived by her husband, James
Emery Scott of Life Enhancement Village of the Ozarks; three daughters, Jaunita
Wainscott, Salinas, Calif., Maxine Barney, Virginia Beach, Va., and Evelyn Gregory,
Goleta, Calif.; three sisters, Sylvia Atkinson, Cabool, Lucy Atkinson, Houston, and
Gladys Smith, Modesto, Calif.; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, Aug.
5, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jesse Cunningham officiating.
Burial was in Brookline Cemetery.

Scott, Brandee Raselle 17 Apr 1989 - 17 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
[Note: Daughter of Jeffrey & Kelly Scott]
Graveside services for Brandee Rashelle Scott, Route 2, Billings, were at 10 a.m.
Thursday, April 20 in Rose Hill Cemetery West under direction of Meadors Funeral
Home. The infant daughter of Jeffrey and Kelly Scott was stillborn at 10:20 p.m. Mon
day, April 17 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.
Scott, Clara W. (Winslow) 31 Mar 1915 - 28 May 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Grace (Lewis) Winslow]
Clara W. Scott, 73, of El Dorado, Kansas, formerly of Sparta, died May 28 at the
Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado. Services for Mrs. Scott were held June 1
at the Kirby-Morris Funeral Home. Burial was in Walnut Valley Memorial Park
Cemetery, E1 Dorado. Born March 31, 1915, in Sparta, she was the daughter of Harvey
and Grace (Lewis) Winslow. Mrs. Scott was a homemaker, and loved doing craft work.
She attended the Christian Church and the Assembly of God Church, and was a volunteer
for the Women’s Democratic Organization. She moved to El Dorado in 1940 from
Springfield. Survivors include her son, Lloyd Scott, El Dorado; one daughter, Ethel May
Williams, El Dorado; one brother, Fred Winslow, Sparta; one sister, Dora McMillan,
Springfield; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Scott, Davey L. Sr. 9 Dec 1934 – 24 Dec 1995 CCH-N 27 Dec 1995
Davey L. Scott Sr., 61, Nixa, a former Carl Junction resident, died at 1:43 p.m.,
Sunday, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a sudden illness. Mr. Scott was
born Dec. 9, 1934, at Joplin. He was raised in Carl Junction. He lived in McLeansboro,
Ill., from 1971 until 1979, when he returned to the Carl Junction area. He moved to the
Springfield area in 1987. He was a plant manager for the Third Street Sportswear
Company in Ozark, Mo., for eight years. He previously worked for Elders Manufacturing
Company at Carl Junction and McLeansboro for 31 years. He was a member of the First
Christian Church of Carl Junction. He was a former city councilman in Carl Junction and
also served on the Carl Junction Volunteer Fire Department. He was past master of Carl
Junction Masonic Lodge No. 549 and a member of the Tuesday Men's Bowling League at
Nixa. He was a member on the Scottish Rite Bodies, Valley of Joplin; Abou Ben Adhem
Shrine Temple in Springfield, and Faith Chapter No. 334, Order of the Eastern Star, Carl
Junction. He was past president and secretary of the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club. He
married Karen Collings on April 14, 1955, at Miami, Okla. She survives. Additional
survivors include: a son, Davey Scott Jr., Joplin; a daughter, Christine McPeak, Dale, Ill.;
Iris mother, Mildred Scott, 303 N. Roney St.; two sisters, Linda Robertson, Kansas City,
and Deborah Taylor, Derby, Kan.; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 10 a.m.,
Wednesday, at Mason-Woodard Mortuary Joplin. The Rev. Bob Simon will officiate.
Burial will be in Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery, Joplin. Pallbearers will be .Johny
DeMasters, Danny DeMasters, Randy Collings, Mark Collings, Neil Oglesby and
Micheal Oglesby. Carl Junction Masonic Lodge No. 549 will perforrn Masonic services
at 7 p.m. today at the mortuary. Contributions may be made to the Diabetes Association,
in care of the Joplin Chapter.

Scott, David Stephen 1875 - 9 Nov 1948 CCR 11 Nov 1948
[Note: married Lois Dollie Sullivan 13 Aug 1887 - 4 Jun 1950 ]
David Stephen Scott, 73, died Wednesday, November 9, at his home one mile
south of Clever, Mo., after a short illness. Mr. Scott formerly taught rural schools in the
surrounding counties. Survivors include his wife, Lois; four sons, Thomas and John of
Kansas City, Harold and James of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Glenn of
Clever, Mrs. Laura Redfern of Billings and Mrs. Oleta Aven of Nixa; three brothers, John
of Van Nuys, Calif., Joel of Verona, Roscoe of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle
French of Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Laura Long of Kansas City and eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the Clever Methodist church. Burial
was in Mount Carmel cemetery under direction of Maples-Harris of Clever.
Scott, Hazel Irene (Traughber)
27 Apr 1918 - 8 May 2003
Hazel Irene Scott, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2003 in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born April 27, 1918 in Lawton, Oklahoma, the
daughter of Hubert and Blanch (Gideon) Traughber. On December 19, 1935, she and
Millard Scott were married. He preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in
death by two sisters, Rose and Gerri. Hazel was baptized at the age of sixteen in Bull
Creek. She was owner and operator of Eat-A-Bite Café on the square in Ozark for thirtyfive years. Survivors include four daughters, Ruth Meadows and husband Harvey Joe,
Walnut Shade, Mae Tennis and husband Larry, Ozark, Mamie Wernink and husband
Gene, Crane, and Charolette Scott, Ozark; eight grandchildren; eighteen greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Madeline Faucett, Marshfield; and a
brother-in-law, Calvin Scott, Bakersfield, California. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, April 12, 2003 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James “Hobo”
Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5
to 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, May 10, 2003. AND
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Scott, Ida May (Fulton) 1 Nov 1882 - 16 Sep 1951 CCR 20 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of Ira T. & Sarah Fulton; married 27 Aug 1904 Wayne Scott]
Mrs. Ida May Brown, was born November 1, 1882, a daughter of Ira T. and Sarah
Fulton. She passed away Thursday, September 16, at her home north of Ozark. She was
married to Wayne Scott, August 27, 1904. To this union was born one daughter.
Surviving are her husband, daughter, three grandchildren, a brother, R.H. Fulton of
Rogersville. Also other relatives and a host of friends. She was a member of the Center
Point Church of Christ. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the Center
Point Church with interment in Fulton Cemetery, under the direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Scott, James F. 31 Aug 1924 - 25 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Joseph Alvie & Mirtie Sarah (Clark) Scott; married 19 Feb 1944 Vada June
Bland]
James F. Scott, age 74, of Mexico, Missouri, died Friday, June 25, 1999 in
Callaway Memorial Hospital, Fulton, Missouri. He was born August 31, 1924 in Eureka
Springs, Arkansas and was the son of Joseph Alvie and Mirtie Sarah (Clark) Scott. On

February 19, 1944 he and Vada June Bland were married. He served his country in the
U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Scott retired from the Miller Tire Company in
Mexico after thirty years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Mexico.
Survivors include: His wife, June; a son Jimmie L. Scott, Ozark; two daughters, Elaine
Kribble, Mexico and Jan Hoyt, Laddonia; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren;
a brother, Clyde Scott, Rogers, Arkansas; and three sisters, Velma Pearl, Rogers, Kansas,
Leona Johnson, Lewiston, Idaho, and Loy Johnson, New Plymouth, Idaho. Tuesday, June
27, in First Baptist Church of Mexico. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today.
Wednesday June 30, in Union Chapel Cemetery, Garfield, Arkansas under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Scott, James H. 2 Apr 1890 - 14 Feb 1975 OH 27 Feb 1975 p7
[Note: Son of Hamilton & Lucy E. (Bostic) Scott; married Stella Garrison 20 Sep 1900
- 16 Nov 1990]
The family of James H. Scott wishes to express their sincere appreciation to their
relatives and friends for all their help and comfort given at the time of the loss of their
loved one. Mrs. Stella Scott, Mr. Eugene Scott. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Scott & Family. Mr.
and Mrs. John Whitcan & Family Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Garrison & Fred.
Scott, John, Jr. 27 Dec 1969 - 31 Aug 2006 SN-L 3 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of John & Susan Scott, Sr.; married Ammie Ballard]
John Scott Jr., who loved his family and who loved his life, died unexpectedly at
age 36 on Thursday, August 31, 2006, in Cox South Hospital. John was a good man;
loyal, funny, generous, kind and smart. Most of all, John was loved by everyone who
knew him. John was born in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri , December 27, 1969. He
attended Wheatland High School and entered the United States Air Force in 1989,
serving in Desert Storm. In addition to being a self-employed contractor, John had spent
the last several years helping others build success in the National Companies. John is
survived by his wife of 11 years, Ammie , and their seven-year-old daughter, McKenzie,
of Ozark, and his son, John Robert, age 15, of Spring Hill, La. John is also survived by
his father, John Scott Sr. and stepmother, Kay Scott, of Bolivar; sisters, Reva Spencer
and her husband, Randy, and Christy Jackson and her partner, Kim Graver, all of
Osceola; and grandmother, Ruth Wilson and Sonny. Also surviving is mother and father
in-law, Larry and Lena Ballard of Ozark; brother and sisters -in-law, Robert and Tiffany
Ballard of Nixa, Donnie and Sherry Ballard of Pleasant Hope, Jeff and Marsha Ballard of
Springfield, and Mike and Sheri Ballard of Nixa; as well as a host of aunts, uncles,
cousins, nieces, nephews and cherished friends. John was preceded in death by his
mother, Susan Tressler, and stepmother, Lena Scott. Visitation, a celebration of John's
life, will be held Monday, September 4, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral
Home East. Services will be in Greenlawn East on Tuesday morning, September 5th at 10
a.m. Driving directions to Greenlawn East: Battlefield Road East from Hwy 65 to
Blackman Road. Blackman Road North to Seminole, West on Seminole, to 3540, just
north of Springfield Catholic High School. Burial services will follow immediately in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a college
fund for John's children: the "John Scott's Children's College Fund" at Liberty Bank,
Ozark, Mo.

Scott, Lawrence 12 Jan 1883 - 30 Sep 1948 CCR 7 Oct 1948
[Note: married 2 Aug 1911 Willie May; no legible tombstone in Wise Hill Cemetery]
Lawrence Scott was born in Italy on Jan. 12, 1883, and died Sept. 30, 1948, at his
home in Clever, at the age of 65. He had barbered in Clever, but was forced to retire due
to illness. He married Willie May Scott Aug. 2, 1911. Survivors include one sister, Julia
Capone of Denora, Pa.; two half-sisters, Mary of Gahalia, Pa., and Rose of Denora, Pa.;
one half-brother, Jim Scott, also of Denora, and other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at two o’clock in the Clever Methodist church with
burial in the Wise Hill cemetery near Clever, under direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home.
Scott, Lois Dollie (Sullivan) 13 Aug 1887 - 4 Jun 1950 CCR 8 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Margaret (Estes) Sullivan; married 22 Aug 1906 David
Stephen Scott 1875 - 1948]
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs. D.S. Scott, 62, who died
Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Oleta Aven, in Nixa. Lois Dollie Sullivan was
born August 13, 1887, near Clever, the daughter of Eugene and Maggie Sullivan. On
August 22, 1906, she was married to David Stephen Scott, who preceded her in death in
1948. At an early age she united with the Clever Methodist Church, and was a member of
that church at the time of her death. Survivors are four sons, Eugene and Johnnie Scott of
Kansas City and Harold and Paul of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ghan of Rt. 1
Clever and Mrs. Laurel Redfearn of Rt. 1 Billings; ten grandchildren and her mother,
Mrs. Maggie Sullivan of Clever. The Rev. D.S. Frazier officiated at the funeral services
and burial was in Mt Carmel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home.
AND
Scott, Lois Dollie (Sullivan) 1887 - 1950
Mrs. Lois Dollie Scott, 62, died yesterday 6:55 p.m. in the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Olettta Aven of Nixa, after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Clever
community and a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are two other
daughters, Mrs. Café Ghan R#1 Clever and Laurel Redfearn R#1 Billings. Four sons
Eugene and Johnny both of Kansas City, Harold and Paul of Springfield and 10
grandchildren; four brothers, Ed and Elmer Sullivan of Clever; Charles Sullivan of
Springfield and James Sullivan of Kansas City and her mother Mrs. Maggie Sullivan of
Clever. Funeral services will be held in the Methodist Church of Clever at 2 p.m.,
Monday the Rev. Sollie Frazier will officiate. Burial will be in Mt, Carmel Cemetery,
under the direction of Clever funeral home. Contributed by Hazel Messenger.
Scott, Louis H. 1 Nov 1918 - 27 Aug 1997 CCH-N 30 Aug 1997
Louis H. Scott, 78, of Sparta, died Wednesday, August 27, 1997 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born November 1, 1918 in Alba and was the son of
Alfred and Laura (Carlock) Scott. A construction worker, Mr. Scott had been a member
of the Laborers Union since the age of 18. On June 12, 1965 he married Edna Stevens
Chronister. Survivors include: his wife, Edna; four stepchildren, Sharon Kay Maggard,
Sparta, Sandra Fay Maggard, Ozark, Buddy Chronister, Ava, and Bob Chronister,
Oldfield; nine step-grandchildren, Alan Maggard, Bruce Maggard, Marla Morgan, Mila

Kirkland, Valeria Austin, Dwight Maggard, Eric Chronister, Missy Chronister, and Kale
Chronister; eleven step-great-grandchildren; two nieces, Wanda Jackson, and Sheila
Welcher; and two nephews, Gordon Potts, and Mickey McGuire. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Alfred and Laura Scott; three sisters, Georgia McGuire, Ruth Potts,
and Cecil Gisel; one brother, Darrell Scott; and a step-grandchild, Erin Chronister.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery.
Scott, Millard William 20 Nov 1911 – 16 Jan 1995 CCH-N 25 Jan 1995
Millard William Scott, 83, Ozark, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1995 in St. John's
Regional Health Center following a lingering illness. He was born Nov. 20, 1911, in
Cleveland, Okla., the son of Walter and Mamie Scott. On Dec. 19, 1935, he was united in
marriage to Hazel Traughber. He was a 75-year resident of the Ozark community, a
retired farmer and the former owner and operator of a lime and fertilizer business.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel; four daughters, Ruth Meadows and her husband, Harvey Joe, Walnut Shade, Mae Tennis and her husband, Larry, Ozark, Mamie Wernink and
her husband, Gene, Crane, and Charolette Scott, Ozark; eight grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Calvin Scott, Bakersfield, Calif.; nieces; nephews; and a host of
friends. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan. 19, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Richard Orrell officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Scott, Nancy Jane 1871 - 11 May 1955
CCR 26 May 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Jane Scott, 83, who died May at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Charles Dotson of Buffalo, Mo. were held May 15 with burial in Oaklawn
Cemetery. Mrs. Scott was well known in Christian County from her visits with her
daughter, Mrs. Fred Smith of Sparta.
Scott, Pamela Diane 27 Jun 1970 - 27 Jun 1970 CCR 2 Jul 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Phillip McKinley, Sr. & Karen Dee (Donovan) Scott]
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips M. Scott died shortly after birth
Saturday morning in St. John’s Hospital. Other survivors include the paternal
grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Scott of Bay, Ark and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Donovan of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery.
Scott, Phillip McKinley “Scotty”, Jr.
24 Oct 1972 - 13 Jul 2002
Phillip McKinley “Scotty” Scott, Jr., age 29 of Ozark, died Saturday from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. He was born October 24, 1972, the son of Phillip
McKinley Scott and Karan Dee Scott. He was a 1991 graduate of Ozark High School and
had attended College of the Ozarks. Phillip was presently working in the day to day
operations of his family owned business. Survivors include his parents, Phillip and Karan
Scott, Ozark; a brother, Daniel Scott and his wife, Kim, Ozark; a sister, Lillian Barrera
and her husband, Rogelia, Yuba City, Calif.; a nephew, Eric Cooper Scott; aunts and
uncles; many cousins; and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 16,
2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will

follow in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Monday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, July 14, 2002.
Scott, Ruby Nell (Reynolds) 3 Apr 1911 - 19 Jan 2003 CCH-N 29 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Hall & Nancy Kathryn (Rana) Reynolds; married 1935
Cecil Anthony Scott]
Ruby Nell Scott, 91, Ozark, died Jan. 19, 2003, at Ozark Riverview Manor. Born
April 3, 1911, in Waltreak, Ark., Scott was the daughter of Benjamin Hall Reynolds and
Nancy Kathryn Rana. She attended school in rural Arkansas and married Cecil Anthony
Scott in 1936. She was a housewife. Scott was baptized by Brother Ray at First Baptist
Church, Carlsbad, N.M,, where she was a member for many years, later replacing her
membership at Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Chickalah, Ark. She was preceded in
death by her parents, her husband in 1976, four brothers and seven sisters. Survivors
include two sons, Barry Scott and wife Patty, Ozark, and Jerry Scott and wife Sue,
Modesto, Calif.; granddaughter Laura Scott; grandsons Chris, Craig, Kip and Troy Scott;
five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were at 11
a.m., Jan. 22, at Old Chickalah Methodist Cemetery in Chickalah, Ark. Visitation was
from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 21 at Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle, Ark.
Scott, Ruth M. (Barbour) 24 Apr 1902 - 9 Jan 1994 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of William & Martha Barbour; married Oscar Scott]
Ruth M. Scott, 91, Ozark, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994 at Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born April 24, 1902 in Johnson County, the daughter of William and Martha
Barbour. She resided in Sumner County, Kan., for many years. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Oscar Scott, in 1964, and a son, Emil Scott. Survivors include a
son, Cleo Scott, Branson; a daughter, LuVerne Golden, San Jacinto, Calif.; two sisters,
Lucy Coffman, Argonia, Kan., and Phyllis Simpson, Cottonwood Falls, Kan.; several
grandchildren, and other relatives. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 12, in Rose Hill Cemetery, South Haven, Kan., under direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jim Burgett officiating.
Scott, Stella Marie (Garison) 20 Sep 1900 - 16 Nov 1989 OH 23 Nov 1989
[Note: Daughter of John & Tolitha (Hanks) Garrison; married James H. Scott 2 Apr
1890 - 14 Feb 1975; tombstone gives lifespan as 20 Sep 1900 - 16 Nov 1990 - which
cannot be correct since obit was printed a year earlier]
Stella Marie Scott, 89, died last Thursday at 8:47 p.m. in Cox Medical Center
following a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of the McCracken, Linden area and
a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Harold Eugene,
Rogersville, and Jim, Barre, Vermont; one daughter, Lucille Whitican, Port Huron,
Mich.; five granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James H. Scott. Services were held Sunday in Adams
Funeral Home of Ozark with the Revs. Frank Queen and Bob Daniels officiating. Burial
was in Linden Cemetery.
Scott, Surina 13 Dec 1922 - 21 May 2002

Surina Scott, age 79 of Ozark, passed away on May 21, 2002, surrounded by her
loving family. She was preceded in death by an infant son, William Matthew Scott; her
mother and father; and 10 brothers and sisters. Surina was born in Pickton, Texas on
December 13, 1922. Upon graduation from high school in Pickton, she moved to Dallas,
where she soon met her husband, Bill Scott. They were married in 1944. After raising her
children, Surina and her husband decided to retire to Ozark in 1991. Surina is survived by
her husband of 58 years, retired Texas Lawman Bill Scott; two daughters, Nancy Surina
Goan and her husband, Paul of Houston, Texas, and Deborah Ann Harris and her
husband, Bruce of Ozark; four grandchildren, Holly Goan Smith and her husband,
Christian of Houston, Texas, Caleb John Harris of Ozark, Katie Surina Goan of
Hollywood, Calif., Annie Elizabeth Harris of Ozark; and numerous nieces, nephews and
friends. Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2002 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, May 23, 2002.
Scott, Walter W. 7 Jun 1876 - 5 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: married second Mary]
Walter W. Scott, 94, Route 1, Ozark, died at 10:30 p.m. Friday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. Mr. Scott had been a resident of Ozark since 1920 and was a member of
the Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary, of the home; two sons, Winfield
Scott of Temple City, Calif., Millard Scott of Ozark and Calvin Scott, Bakersfield, Calif.;
a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Hollis, Ozark; a step-son, Victor Dickerson, Amarillo, Tex.;
three step-daughters, Mrs. Jean Liles of Ponca City, Okla., Mrs. Ruth Colgin of
Wilburton, Okla. and Mrs. Marjorie Thompson, Wichita, Kan.; 11 grandchildren and
seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday in the Victory
Baptist Church with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial followed in the
Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Scott, Wayne Apr 1882 - 12 Nov 1968 CCR 14 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Hamilton & Lucy E. Scott; married 24 Aug 1904 Ida N. Fulton]
Funeral services for Wayne Scott, 86, a retired farmer and stockman of Route 1,
Rogersville, will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with Dwayne Bray
and Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery. Mr. Scott died at 1:17
p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, after a lingering illness. A native of Rogersville,
Tenn.., he had moved here as a child and had lived here all his life with the exception of
two years when he was a resident of Springfield. A member of Center Point Church of
Christ, he is survived by his wife Lola; a daughter, Mrs. Annabelle Whobrey,
Rogersville; and a step-daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Tinby, Springfield. Other survivors include
two sisters, Mrs. Mary Garrison, Sparta and Mrs. Matilda Jane St. John, Yuba City,
Calif.; a brother, Jack Scott, Mt. Vernon who was reared in the home; three
grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a step-grandchildren and five step great
grandchildren.
Scott, William Allen “Scottie”

31 May 1938 - 2 May 2002

William Allen “Scottie” Scott, 63, Ozark, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord
Saturday, May 4, 2002. He was born May 31, 1938 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of
William and Patricia (Campbell) Scott. His parents preceded him in death. On March 1,
1984 he and his wife, Cynthia, were married. Bill was proud of his Native American
heritage. He promoted his culture and was active in the Pow-Wow Circuit. He worked in
sales for General Mills. Bill loved the Lord and was a member of Ozark Assembly of
God Church. Survivors include his wife, Cindy; two sons, Billy Scott, of the home, and
Brent Scott and his wife, Mandy, Battlefield; two grandsons, Michael Ethan Scott and
Brice Allen Scott; three god-daughters, Dina Nicole Inman, Jessica Dell Inman, and
Lacey Jo Inman; two sisters, Sue Battey and her husband, Lewis, and Cindy Hummel and
her husband, Roger, all of Albuquerque, N.M.; and nieces and nephews. A memorial
service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, in Ozark Assembly of God Church, with Pastor
Daren Roten officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Mid-American Indian Fellowships, RR 3, Box 194A,
Butler, Mo. 64730. Springfield News-Leader, May 6, 2002.
Scott, William Boyd
1910 - 23 Aug 1978
William Boyd Scott, 68, Route 1, Marionville, died in his home at 6:30 a.m.
Wednesday after a short illness. He was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Ruth; two
sons, Earnest, Joplin, and Wayne, Billings; one daughter, Lois, address unknown; a
stepson, Donald Smith, Crane; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty Harris, Mansfield; two
brothers, Gene and Loyd, both of Marionville; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Leath, Crane,
Mrs. Ruby Green, Marionville, and Mrs. Maxine Rapp, Billings; three grandchildren and
one great-grandchild. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the Peterson Chapel,
Aurora, with the Rev. Oliver Thomas officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery
at Clever.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Scott, William Franklin “Bill”
24 May 1927 - 4 Mar 2003
William Franklin Scott, age 75, of Ozark, passed away on March 4, 2003. He was
born in Farmer’s Branch, Texas on May 24, 1927 and resided in the Dallas, Texas area
until retiring to Ozark in 1991. Bill, known as Texas Slim to his many friends and as
Paw-Paw to his family, was a retired Texas Lawman and former Ozark City Councilman.
He was a World War II veteran and served in Frankfurt, Germany. His name will be
listed on the World War II Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bill was preceded in
death by his wife of 58 years, Surina Scott; an infant son, William Matthew; his mother
and father; and two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by two daughters, Nancy
Surina Goan and her husband, Paul of Houston, Texas, and Deborah Ann Harris and her
husband, Bruce of Ozark; four grandchildren, Holly Goan Smith and her husband,
Christian of Houston, Texas, Caleb John Harris of Ozark, Katie Surina Goan of
Hollywood, Calif., and Annie Elizabeth Harris of Ozark; a sister, Tootsie Surles of
Dallas, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. A
gravesite service with military honors will follow at Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation

will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, March 6
2003.
Scribner, Eva Ann 29 Sep 1895 - 29 May 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
Eva Ann Scribner, 93; of Oldfield, died May 29 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Scribner were held June 2 in the Mound Baptist
Church, near Ava: Burial was in Union Grove Cemetery, south of Ava, under the
direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Chapel, Ava. Mrs. Scribner was a homemaker.
Scribner, Russell D. 2 Oct 1936 - 20 Jun 1996 CCH-N 26 Jun 1996
Russell D. Scribner, age 59, of Sparta, died Thursday, June 20, 1996, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born October 2, 1936 in Keltner, and was the son of
James Ralph and Eva (Johnson) Scribner. Mr. Scribner was an accountant and was an
employee of P S.C. Accounting until 1990. He was a Baptist by faith. He was preceded in
death by his parents and a sister, Bertha. Survivors include: his wife, Marilyn; two
children, Kelly Burgess and her husband, Bryan, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Michael Scribner,
of the home; a grandson, Timothy Burgess; four brothers and sisters, Wanda Goin, Rio
Linda, California, Leonard Scribner, Gardnerville, Nevada, Art Scribner, Hemet,
California, and Golda Goin, Oldfield; nieces; nephews; and many friends. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial was in Mills Cemetery, Douglas County.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association.
Scrivener, Judith Ann 29 May 1941 - 24 Jan 2001 CCH-N 31 Jan 2001
[Note: Daughter of Norman C. & Nola (Harris) Scrivener]
Judith Ann Scrivener, 59, Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2001 in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born May 29, 1941 in Cincinnati,
Ohio, the daughter of Norman C. and Nola (Harris) Scrivener. Judi had been employed
by Noble and Associates for the past 18 years., most recently as Vice President, Director
of Media. She was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church, Nixa, and was active in
supporting area youth bowling leagues. Her mother preceded her in death as well as an
aunt, Viola Gardner. Survivors include: her father, Norman C. Scrivener, Sr.; two
brothers, Jack Robert Scrivener, Rolla, and Norman C. Scrivener, Jr., Nixa; two sisters
and their husbands, Carolyn and Russell Taylor, Memphis, Tenn., and Tamara and Larry
Lair, Nixa; an aunt, Miriam Scrivener, Lake Cormorant, Miss.; a cousin, Bettie Holland,
Nixa; nine nieces and nephews and ten great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Saturday, Jan. 27 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with burial following in Glenn
Cemetery.
Scrivener, Nola H. (Harris) 5 May 1918 – 15 Oct 1997 CCH-N 18 Oct 1997
[Note: married Judge Norman C. Scrivener 20 Jul 1915 - 22 Nov 2002; surname as
spelled in other records]
Nola H. Scrivner, age 79, of Nixa, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997 in Cox
Medical Center, South, Springfield. She was born May 5, 1918 south of Springfield, and
was the daughter of Lige and Nora (Wadkins) Harris. On Aug. 15, 1940 she married
Norman C. Scrivener in St. Louis. Mrs. Scrivner was employed by the Nixa School

System for 18 years as a food service employee. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Nixa. Survivors include: her husband, The Honorable Norman C. Scrivner, Sr.;
retired; five children, Judith Ann Scrivner, Nixa, Carolyn Taylor and her husband,
Russell, Memphis, Tenn., Jack Robert Scrivner, Rolla, Norman C. Scrivner, Jr. of the
home, and Tamara Lair and her husband, Larry, Nixa; nine grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; a sister, Viola Gardner, Nixa; three step-brothers, John Radford, Horton,
Kan., Ed Radford, Cuba, and David Radford, California; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine
Radford, Bourbon, Miriam Scrivner, Lake Comarant, Miss.; a niece, Bettie Holland,
Nixa; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, with Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, South of Nixa.
Scrivener, Norman C. , Sr., Judge 20 Jul 1915 - 22 Nov 2002
[Note: married 15 Aug 1940 Nola Harris]
Judge Norman C. Scrivener, age 87, of Nixa, passed away Friday, November 22,
2002 in his home. He was born July 20, 1915 in Memphis, Tennessee. On August 15,
1940, he and Nola Harris were married in St. Louis. She preceded him in death in 1997,
as well as a daughter, Judith Ann in 2001. Mr. Scrivener was a carpenter and
homebuilder. He also served as Municipal Judge for twenty years in Nixa. Survivors
include four children, Carolyn Taylor and husband Russell, Brunswick, Tennessee, Jack
Robert Scrivener, Rolla, Norman C. Scrivener Jr. of the home, and Tamara Lair and
husband Larry, Nixa; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a sister, Miriam
Scrivener, Lake Cormorant, MS; and a niece, Bettie Holland, Nixa. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Glenn
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, November 23,2002.
Scrivener, Phyllis Jean (Henson) 31 Dec 1930 - 24 Aug 2006 SN-L 25 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harry & Helen (Cheffey) Henson; married Forrest Scrivener]
Phyllis Jean Scrivener, age 76, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2006.
She was born December 31, 1930, in Springfield, the daughter of Harry and Helen
(Cheffey) Henson. Phyllis was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. She spent time at
the Nixa Senior Center, where she and her family appreciated her many good friends.
Survivors include two children, Donna Hannah and husband Rick, Ozark, and Richard
Patton and wife Kathy, Sanford, Florida; four grandchildren, Chris Hannah and wife
Michelle, Melissa Berkstresser and husband Ben, Kory Patton, and Charity Periman and
husband Eric; a great-grandchild, Lake Periman; a sister, Pat Dodd and husband Don,
Nixa; and two brothers, Bill Henson, Arizona, and Charles Henson, Nixa. Her husband,
Forrest Scrivener, preceded her in death. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday
in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, with Pastor Josh Hall officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Scrivner, Infant Daughter Feb 1979 - Feb 1979 OH 15 Feb 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of Daryl L. & ? (?) Scrivner]

Graveside services were held Feb. 10 in the Jamesville Cemetery for the infant
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daryl L. Scrivner of Nixa, under direction of Harris Funeral
Home. Tommy Shaw officiated.
AND
Scrivner, Infant Daughter Feb 1979 - Feb 1979 OH 22 Feb 1979 pB4
We wish to thank our friends and relatives for their prayers, flowers, cards, phone
calls and food during the loss of our infant daughter and granddaughter. [Sic - this does
give a different surname than the obituary] Mr. and Mrs. Alan Scrivner, Mr. & Mrs.
Kenneth Scrivner; Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Mitchell.
Scroggins, Frona 1860 - Jan 1947 CCR 9 Jan 1947
Mrs. Frona Scroggins, 86, a native of Georgia, but a resident of Stone county,
Mo., for the past 20 years, passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. Oda Gilmore,
where she made her home. The niece is her only survivor. Funeral services were held
Monday afternoon at the Union Ridge church by Rev. J.W. Langston. Burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Maples of Clever.
Scruggs, Prudie May (Boyts) 23 Jun 1882 - 4 Nov 1950 CCR 9 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Uriah & Emma Boyts; married 22 Oct 1930 William Scruggs]
Mrs. William Scruggs, 68, died Saturday at the family home at Clever. Mrs.
Scruggs was born Prudie May Boyts, daughter of Uriah and Emma Boyts, on June 23,
1882. She spent most of her life in Christian County, coming here from Bates County at
the age of 9. On October 22, 1930, she was united in marriage to William Scruggs. She
united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist church in 1913 and was a member there at the time of
her death. She is survived by her husband, William Scruggs, of the home, two sisters,
Mrs. Mary Hicks of Nixa and Mrs. Clara McConnell of Burbank, California, and by
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the
Delaware Chapel with the Rev. Roscoe Harding of Nixa officiating. Burial was in the
Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers were Roy Hicks,
Clyde Hale, Charley Boyts, Jim Walker, Floyd McDaniel and Teddy Hicks.
Scruggs, William Robert 9 Aug 1876 - 19 Nov 1957
CCR 28 Nov 1957 p1
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Delaware Church for William R.
Scruggs, 81, retired Clever farmer who died Tuesday, Nov. 19. Burial was under
direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers were: Ernest Pearce, Javen Willoughby, Ted
Walker, Jim Walker, Clyde Hale and Harvey Ginger.
AND
Scruggs, William Robert 9 Aug 1876 - 19 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
Funeral services for William Robert Scruggs, 81 of Clever, who died Tuesday,
Nov. 19 at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Friday, Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Delaware Churchwith Rev. R. W. Forbis oficiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a member of the Nixa
Baptist Church but had made his home at Clever for the past 14 years. Survivors include
14 nieces and nephews.
Seal, Charles Robert "Bob" (Bledsoe) 2 Feb 1936 - 11 Jul 2002 CCH-N 17 Jul 2002

[Note: Son of William & Lillian (Meyers) Bledsoe; adopted by stepfather, Robert Seal;
married first Lona Miller; married second Gayle Robichaux]
Charles Robert "Bob" Seal, 66, Nixa, a retired teacher and minister, passed away
July 11, 2002, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services were held
July 14, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Dr. Jerry Carlin officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa.
Seals, Charles Ruban 17 Apr 1891 - 3 Jul 1963 CCR 11 Jul 1963
[Note: Son of Greenbury & Margaret (Walton) Seals; married Vergia McWilliams]
Charles Ruban Seals, 72, Nixa, died at the rest home in Ozark about 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Martin, Ontario, Calif.; three
sons, Glen, Wichita, Leon, Tulsa, John Roy, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Cordia Nokes,
Nixa, and Mrs. Edna Brown, Springfield; a brother, John, Ontario, Calif.; and a half
sister, Mrs. Liz Sullins, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Nixa
Christian Church. The Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated and burial was in Glenn Cemetery
under direction of Adams and Monger of Ozark.
Seals, LeRoy John 1921 - 23 Feb 1965 CCR 4 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Charles R. & Vergia (McWilliams) Seals]
Funeral services for LeRoy “John” Seals, 43, Nashville, Tenn,, a former resident
of Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist church of Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding and the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery south of
Nixa under direction of Adams-Monger, Ozark. Mr. Seals, who died Tuesday, Feb. 23, in
his home after suffering an apparent heart attack, is survived by his wife, Virgie; three
daughters. Karen, Donna and Debby, all of Nixa; three step-sons, Clifford Harper, Jr.,
Kansas City and Jerry Spence, stationed with the Air Force in Okinawa (Sic - names only
two); a sister, Mrs. Loretta Martin, Ontario, Calif., and two brothers, Leon, Tulsa, Okla,
and Glen, Wichita, Kan.
Seals, Vergia (McWilliams) 19 Jun 1892 - 4 Dec 1956
Mrs. Vergia Seals, 64, died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at her home in Nixa. A lifelong
Nixa resident, she was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Surviving are her
husband, Charles; three sons, Leon of Tulsa, Roy of 1913 South in Springfield, and
Glenn, of Wichita Kan,; a daughter, Mrs. Loretta Martin of Narco, Calif.; five
grandchildren; three brothers, Charley McWilliams of Nixa, Roscoe of 1256 South
Ferguson, and Roy of Chico, Calf.; two sisters, Mrs. Emma Young of Nixa and Mrs. Jane
Grace of Bainbridge, Md. Services will be conducted a 1 p.m. Friday in the Harris
Funeral Chapel at Nixa by the Rev. John D. Garrison. Burial will be died Thursday
morning in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. He had been a minister for
more than 50 years and had pastured churches in southwest Missouri for more than 40
years. He was formerly a minister at Pythian Avenue Baptist Church in Springfield for
more than 12 years. He and his wife, Justine, who survives, celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary, Café. 4, 1967. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are three sons, Bob, of
Walnut Grove, the Rev. Paul Swadley of Springfield, and the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., of
Strafford; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Lela Berry,
Springfield; a brother, Jack, of Stockton; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie Williams, Hartsburg,

Mo., Mrs. Lucille Benson, of the state of California, and Mrs. Dixie Amos, Bellville, Ill.,
and Mrs. Ruth Bunch, Stockton; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services
will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Howard
Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under the direction of
Meadors of Clever. The family will be at the funeral home tonight from 7-8:30.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lucille (Glidewell) Gardner was not dated.
AND
Seals, Vergia (McWilliams) 19 Jun 1892 - 4 Dec 1956 CCR 6 Dec 1956 p 4
Funeral services for Mrs. Vergia Seals, 64, who died at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday at her
home in Nixa will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with
Rev. John D. Garrison officiating. Burial will be in the Glenn Cemetery under direction
of Harris. A native of Nixa, she was a lifelong resident and longtime member of the Nixa
Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles Seals, three sons, Leon Seals of
Tulsa, Roy Seals of Springfield and Glenn Seals of Wichita, one daughter, Mrs. Loretta
Martin of Narco, Calif; five grandchildren; three brothers. Charles McWilliams of Nixa,
Roscoe McWilliams of Springfield and Roy McWilliams of Chico, Calif and two sisters,
Mrs. Emma Young of Nixa and Mrs. Jane Grace of Bainbridge, Md.
Search, Mary (Watts) 3 Dec 1884 - 16 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
Services have been held in Seymour for Mrs. Mary Search, 94, of Seymour who
died Jan. 16. Survivors include a brother, Fred Watts and a sister, Mrs. Lula Gault, both
of Rogersville.
Searles, Bessie B. (Osburn) 3 Apr 1905 - 6 May 1993 OH 12 May 1993
[Note: Daughter of Spurgeon G. & Ida Mae (Luttrull) Osburn; married Harvey O.
Searles]
Bessie B. Searles, 88, Ozark, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 1993 in the
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born April 3, 1905 in Christian County,
the daughter of Spurgeon Osburn and Ida Mae Luttrull. She was a resident of the Sparta
Community for more than 45 years. She was a homemaker and enjoyed painting and
crochet. She was a member of the Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark. She was preceded
in death by her parents; her husband, Harvey O. Searles, on Sept. 3, 1990; a son, Edgar
Frost; a brother, Kenneth P. Osborn; and a sister, Merle Race. Survivors include two
daughters, Loraine Nelson, Sparta, and Euella Eoff, Springfield; a brother, Virgil Osburn,
Sparta; and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Prost, Slidell, La. Services were held Monday,
May 10, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Searles, Owen 1 Aug 1908 - 3 Sep 1990 NN-E 5 Sep 1990
[Note: Son of Harvey Lee & Bessie (Adams) Searles; married 1943 Bessie B. Osburn 3
Apr 1905 - 6 May 1993]
Owen Searles, 82, Sparta, died Monday, Sept. 3, 1990, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born in Liberal, Mo., Aug. 1, 1908, to Harvey Lee
Searles and Bessie Adams Searles. In 1943, he married Bessie B. Osburn. He retired from
Dayco Rubber Co. and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Eastern
Gate Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ika and Harry; a sister,
Zora Lou; and a son, Edgar Frost. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; two daughters,

Euella Eoff and Lorraine Nelson; three brothers, Jones, Jess and John; two sisters, Mary
Ann Thirk Ildsen and Margaret Davis; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one
great-great-grandchild. Services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in Harris
Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Bill Maberry officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.
Sears, Dale I. 15 Mar 1921 – 18 Jun 1992 NN-E 24 Jun 1992
Dale I. Sears, 71, Nixa, died Thursday, June 18, in Harry S Truman Memorial
Veterans' Hospital, Columbia. He was born March 15, 1921, the son of Daniel I. and Mae
Reed Sears. He was a veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of V.F.W. in Forsyth,
and a member of Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include two sons, Stanley
"Bob" Sears, and his wife, Gayla, Nixa, and David Sears, Lawrence, Kan.; a daughter,
Charlotte Packingham, and her husband, Rick, Frederick, Colo.; six grandchildren, Tim,
David Jr., Cheyenne, Daniel, Angie and Laura; three sisters, Ines Thomas, Highlandville,
Margaret Brewer, Denver, Colo., and Vera Shea, Des Moines, Iowa; and a brother,
Alexander Brownfield Sears, Denver. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter,
Patsy. Services were held Saturday, June 20, in Highlandville Cemetery with the Rev.
Frank Bostic officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Sears, Daniel I.
9 May 1878 - 20 Jul 1968
CCR 25 Jul 1968 p1
[Note: married Mae E. Reed 7 Feb 1884 - 4 Jul 1969]
Daniel I. Sears, 90, Ozark, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday in Mercy Villa, Springfield,
after a three-month illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Sears is survived by his wife, May; two
sons, Dale, Ozark and Alexander, Spokane; three daughters, Mrs. Inez Thomas,
Highlandville, Mrs. Vera Shea, Chicago, and Mrs. Margaret Brewer, Denver, Colo.; 14
grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Adams Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Ora Short officiated with burial in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Sears, Mae Elizabeth (Reed)
7 Feb 1884 - 4 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: married Daniel J. Sears 9 May 1878 - 20 Jul 1968]
Mrs. Mae Elizabeth Sears, 84, Highlandville, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday in
Mercy Villa Nursing Home in Springfield, where she had been a patient for five months.
She was a member of the Church of God in Highlandville, Survivors include two sons,
Dale Sears, Ozark and Alexander Sears, Spokane; three daughters, Mrs. Inez Thomas,
Highlandville, Mrs. Vera Shea, Chicago, and Mrs. Margaret Brewer, Denver, Colo.; 14
grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services under the direction of Adams
of Ozark will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Prospect Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prospect
Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Seaton, Alfred A. 1 Sep 1914 - 1 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Ralph & Grace (Bilyeu) Seaton; married Aline 22 Dec 1914 - 16 Mar
1993]
Alfred A. Seaton, 73, of Springfield, died at 2:10 p.m. July 1 at Cox Medical
Center North. Services for Mr. Seaton were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Highway 65
Church, three miles south of Spokane. Military graveside services were conducted at

Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Seaton was born Sept. 1, 1914, the oldest child of
Ralph and Grace Seaton of Walnut Shade. He was a graduate of Forsyth High School,
and was a World War II Army Veteran, having served overseas in the 473rd Infantry,
Rome-Arno, Po Valley, Northern Appennines, and Naples-Foggia Battles and
Campaigns. He spent two years and 11 months overseas. He was awarded with four
Bronze Stars and was recommended for the Purple Heart. For many years, Mr. Seaton
operated a livestock hauling business out of Union Stockyards, Springfield. He designed
and built the first double-decker (possum-belly) cattle trailer used in Missouri, and in
1939 bought the first Dodge diesel truck sold west of the Mississippi River. He owned
and operated his cattle ranch in Lawrence County, near Halltown. His survivors include
his wife, Aline; a daughter and son-in-law, Ila Marie Russell and Gary Don Russell, Ash
Grove; two grandsons, Matthew and James Russell; and a sister, Lola Brown, Branson.
He is also survived by five brothers, Homer, of Sparta, Pete and Ray, both of Springfield,
Orvil, of Nixa, and Earl Seaton, of Reeds Spring.
Seaton, Emery K. 8 Oct 1883 - 26 Jul 1966
Funeral services for Emery K. Seaton, 82, of Mt. Vernon, who died Tuesday night
at Jane Chinn Hospital in Webb City, will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Hickman Chapel in Mt.
Vernon with the Rev. G. D. Perrick and the Rev. Paul Peas officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery in Clever. Mr. Seaton, a retired farmer, moved here in 1942 from
Christian County. He is survived by two sons, Floyd, Mt. Vernon, and Wesley,
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Patton, Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Truman Ross;
three brothers, Everett, Springfield, Bill, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Lloyd, Springfield; one
sister, Mrs. Myrtle Tucker, California state; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren
and three step-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 26, 1966 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Seaton, Freeda F. (Carter) 28 Jun 1918 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 4 Nov 2006 & SN-L 5 Nov
2006
[Note: Daughter of Lowell H. & Amanda L. (Glenn) Carter; married 11 May 1940
Wesley Harrison Seaton 14 Aug 1914 - 16 May 2006]
Freeda F. (Carter) Seaton of Springfield, Mo., was born June 28, 1918, in Boaz,
Mo., to Lowell H. and Amanda L. (Glenn) Carter. She passed away in Quail Creek on
Nov. 1, 2006, at the age of 88. She was united in marriage to Wesley H. Seaton on May
11, 1940, who preceded her in death on May 16, 2006, after 66 years of marriage. She
was employed by Levy-Wolf. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents; husband; one sister, Burniece M. Vinyard; and a
grandson, Matthew Dickey. She is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Wells and
husband Kendal, Branson West, Mo., and Connie Dickey and husband Jerry, Springfield,
Mo.; a granddaughter, Amanda and husband Terry, Springfield, Mo. Visitation is 9 to 10
a.m. Monday, Nov. 6 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral service will follow at
10 a.m. with Michael Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Frazier Cemetery,
Boaz, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to Temple Baptist Church, Springfield,
Mo.

Seaton, Grace (Bilyeu) 10 Mar 1896 - 10 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Peter & Sarah F. (Larkins) Bilyeu; married Ralph Seaton 20 Oct 1888
- 4 Sep 1976]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Seaton, 75, Walnut Shade, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Eisenhour Church, Reeds Spring, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Whelchel of Branson. Mrs. Seaton
died in Skaggs Hospital, Branson, at 2:45 a.m. Thursday after a long illness. She is
survived by her husband, Ralph; a daughter, Mrs. Lola Brown, Branson; six sons, Alfred
Seaton and Ray Seaton of Reeds Spring, Orvil Seaton of Nixa, Homer Seaton of Sparta
and Pete Seaton of Ft. Leavenworth, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Amos, Galena, Mrs.
Myrtle Lauderback, Hemet, Calif. and Mrs. May Hulse, Crane; a brother, Walter Bilyeu,
Tucumcari, N. M.; 16 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Seaton, Orvil 8 Feb 1925 - 21 Dec 1994
Nixa - Orvil Seaton, 69, Nixa, died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994, in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Feb. 8 1925, in Walnut Shade, the son of Ralph and Grace
Bilyeu Seaton. He served his country in the Navy. Ob Deb. 12 1944, he was united in
marriage to Laurel Nadine Huff. Self-employed, Mr. Seaton was in the trucking business
from 1938 until 1990 and had been in the dairy business since 1977. In 1972 he built
Nixa Livestock Auction. A businessman until the time of his death, he also was in
farming and real estate. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alfred
and Fred. He is survived by his wife, Nadine; a daughter and her husband Vicki and Troy
Maples, Springfield; two sons, Jack, Everton, and Dwight, Ash Grove; two
granddaughters, Ashley Maples and Shae Nichole Seaton; a sister, Lola Brown, Branson;
and four brothers, Earl, Reeds Spring, Ray, Fairland, Okla., Homer, Sparta and Pete,
Miller. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Jack Keithley officiating. Burial will be in
Spokane Cemetery. Contributed by Woody Franklin.
Seaton, Ralph 20 Oct 1888 - 4 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: married Grace Bilyeu 26 Mar 1896 - 10 Jun 1971]
BRANSON - Services for Ralph Seaton, 87, Walnut Share, were at 3 p.m. today
in Highway 65 Church near Reeds Spring with burial in Eisenhour Cemetery under
direction of Whelchel of Branson. Mr. Seaton died Saturday night in Skaggs Hospital
here after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and businessman. Survivors include a
daughter, Mrs. Lola Brown, Branson; six sons, Alfred and Ray, both of Springfield, Earl,
Reeds Spring, Orvil, Nixa, Homer, Sparta, and Pete, Miller; a brother, Walter, Lyons,
Kan,; 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Seaton, Snyder Bruce 13 Jan 1927 - Jul 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
[Note: Son of ? & Lula (?) Seaton; married Dorthy]
GALENA - Services for Bruce Seaton, 49, Route 3, Galena was at 2 p.m..
Wednesday at Cape Fair Baptist Church with the Rev. Loren Easley officiating. Burial
was in Masonic Cemetery, Crane under direction of Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. Mr.
Seaton died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at his home from a heart attack. He had lived in Galena
the past 16 years. He was the publisher of Hillbilly Postcards and Calenders, a member of

the Methodist Church and a member of the Shepherd of the Hills cast for the past 15
years. Survivors include his wife, Dorthy; five sons, Ken of Cassville, Steven of Galena,
Paul of Fort Bliss, Tex., Mark of Nixa and Joe of the home; three daughters, Mrs.
Lorraine Jones, Republic, Miss Ruth Seaton in the U. S. Air Force in Elsworth, N. D. and
Miss Martha Seaton, Cassville; his mother, Mrs. Lula Seaton, Monett; three brothers,
LaMont of Phoenix, Ariz., John of Monett and Howard of Liberal; one sister, Miss
Carmelita Seaton, Neosho and four grandchildren.
Seaton, Stella (Young) 3 Jan 1891 - 25 Sep 1964
[Note: married Emory C. Seaton]
Mrs. Stella Seaton, 63, of Mt. Vernon, route 1, died at 5:20 a.m. Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a three-week illness. She had been a resident of Mt.
Vernon for 12 years. Mrs. Seaton is survived by her husband, E. C.; one daughter, Mrs.
Gladys Short of Wala Wala, Wash.; two sons, Floyd of Mt. Vernon, route 1, and Wesley
Seaton of Springfield; a brother, Walter Young of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Nellie
Seaton of Springfield and nine grandchildren. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
her home and at 2:30 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church near Clever, with the Revs.
Leonard Wise and D. F. Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of H. D. Fossett of Mt. Vernon. Pallbearers will be nephews.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of September 25, 1964 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Seaton, Wesley Harrison 14 Aug 1914 - 16 May 2006 SN-L 17 May 2006
[Note: Son of Emory C.& Stella (Young) Seaton; married 11 May 1940 Freeda F. Carter]
Wesley Harrison Seaton of Springfield, Mo., was born August 14, 1914, in
Christian County to Emory and Stella (Young) Seaton. He passed away at St. John's
Hospital on May 16, 2006, at the age of 91. He was united in marriage to Freeda F. Carter
on May 11, 1940. He retired from Producers Creamery/Mid America Dairy. He was a
member of Temple Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; two
brothers, Floyd and Charles; an infant sister; and a grandson, Matthew Dickey. He is
survived by his wife, Freeda; two daughters, Carolyn Wells and husband, Kendal, of
Branson West, Mo., and Connie Dickey and husband, Jerry, of Springfield, Mo.; a sister,
Opal Patton of Walla Walla, Wash.; a granddaughter, Amanda and husband, Terry.
Visitation will be on Friday, May 19, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. with Michael Johnson officiating. Burial
will follow in the Frazier Cemetery in Boaz, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to
Temple Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo.
Sechler, Washington C. 1879 -29 Jan 1963 CCR 7 Feb 1963
[Note: Son of Abraham C. & Mary Elizabeth (Bunch) Sechler; married Ollie
McReynolds]
Funeral services for Washington Sechler, 84, of Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Earl Sechler and the Rev. Errett Sechler officiating. Burial
was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Sechler died at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, at
Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. He had lived at Nixa since September, formerly
living at Spokane and Ponce de Leon. He was a member of Ponce de Leon Baptist

Church. Survivors are his wife Ollie; five daughters, Mrs. Exilee Fincher, Nixa, Mrs.
Merle Rhodes, Kansas City, Mrs. Fern Begenich, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Ruth Pope,
Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Marguerite Stewart, Ontario, Calif.; three sons, Raymond,
Riverside, Calif., Bill, San Jose, Calif., and Junior, Willoughby, Ohio; 15 grandchildren
and 11 great-grandchildren.
Secrest, David Duane 9 Dec 1969 – 26 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
David Duane Secrest, 21, Ozark, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1991 following an
automobile accident. He was born Dec. 9, 1969 in Waynesville. He was an employee of
B&B Pallet Co. Survivors include his father, Gary D. Secrest; and two brothers, Gary
Secrest, Nixa, and Tom Secrest, Ozark. A memorial service was held Saturday in Adams
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Russell Heatherly officiating. Following cremation, burial
will be in Iberia, Mo.
Sedlak, Dorothy "Dot" (Hartegan) 20 Feb 1930 – 25 Sep 1992 NN-E 30 Sep 1992
[Note: Daughter of David and Lola Hartegan; married 7 Sep 1947 Franklin Sedlak 30 Jun
1926 - 9 Feb 1993]
Dorothy "Dot" Sedlak, 62, Nixa, died at 2:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 1992, in her
home. She was born in Mexico, Mo., on Feb. 20, 1930, to David and Lola Hartegan. She
was united in marriage to Franklin Sedlak Sept. 7, 1947. Their 45th wedding anniversary
was this year. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother who will be greatly missed. She always saw the best in each person.
Survivors include her husband, Frank; two daughters, Pat Scott, Dear Park, Texas, and
Mary Jo Derrick and husband, Ollie, Nixa; a son, Kevin Sedlak and wife Lilly, Nixa; nine
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; her mother, Lola Hartegan, Mexico, Mo.; a
brother, Floyd Hartegan, Bossier City, La.; a sister, Peggy Adkisson, Centralia; and many
special nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a memorial Mass held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southwest
Missouri Inc.
Sedlak, Frank 30 Jun 1926 - 9 Feb 1993 OH 17 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Frank & Mary Sedlak; married 7 Sep 1947 Dorothy “Dot“ Hartegan 20 Feb
1930 – 25 Sep 1992]
Frank Sedlak, 66, Nixa, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1993 at Cox Medical Center. He
was born June 30, 1926 in Sedalia, the son of Frank and Mary Sedlak. He married Dot
Sedlak Sept. 7, 1947. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was retired from
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. with 39 years service. He was an active member of the
Telephone Pioneers of America, a member of the American Legion Post 676, the Knights
of Columbus, and also a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Dot, and his father. Survivors include two daughters,
Pat Scott, Houston, Texas, and Mary Jo Derrick, and son-in-law, Ollie, Nixa; one son,
Kevin, and daughter-in-law, Lily, Nixa; nine grandchildren, David Derrick, Kelly
Derrick, Julie Scott, Jennifer Scott, Gwynny Rippy, Chrystal Sedlak, Eva Smothers,
Stephen Smothers, Frankie Smothers; two great-grandchildren, Jordan Derrick and Blake
Derrick; his mother, Mary Sedlak, Sedalia; three sisters, Betty Ash, Greenwood, Ind.,

Rosie Hodges, Sedalia, and Joann Rouchka; nieces and nephews and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Seelig, Louise 1920 - 14 Jan 2006 SN-L 17 Jan 2006
Louise Seelig, 85, beloved mother of Shannon Seelig Harrell, of Springfield,
passed quietly away Saturday evening, January 14, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark,
Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family. Louise was born in Oklahoma on June
26, 1920. She was the wife of Lysle Seelig and mother of three children, including
Shannon who lives in Springfield with her husband Scott, and Louise's two grandsons,
Zachary and Sean. Louise was a longtime resident of Sherman, Texas, who moved to
Springfield, Missouri, in 2003, where her daughter Shannon, along with the caregivers of
Ozark Riverview Manor lovingly made her last two years very happy ones. All who
knew her will remember Louise for her deep faith, her love for her family, and her great
generosity to others. A large family who will miss her deeply survives her. Burial will be
Dallas, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations in Louise's name may be made to Ozark
Riverview Manor, 1200 W. Hall Street, Ozark, MO, 65725, or to the American
Alzheimer's Association.
Segars, Mary Frances (Melton) 15 Sep 1931 – 23 Sep 1995 CCH-N 27 Sep 1995
Mary Frances Segars, 64, of Ozark, died Saturday, Sept. 23, 1995 in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. She was born Sept. 15, 1931 in Highlandville, and was the
daughter of Ephraim and Pearl Mae Jackson Melton. Mrs. Segars managed area
restaurants for many years. Survivors include: her husband, J.D. Segars; five children,
Rhonda Burns, Corinth, Mississippi, Allen Stewart, Hollister, Kevin Stewart, Ozark,
Corey Grider, Selmer, Tennessee, and Robin Johnson, Ozark; fifteen grandchildren: five
greatgrandchildren; three sisters, Lucy Sage, Grand Junction, Colorado, Flora Dublinski,
and Nola DePaoli, both of Ozark; a brother, Gene Melton, Fair Grove; and a niece and
nephew who were raised in the home, Eula Long, Willard, and Tommy Melton,
Springfield. She was preceded in death by: her parents; a son, Darrell Rice; a daughter,
Angela Gail Rice; three sisters, Ethel Carney, Jane Nybeck and Martha Brown; and two
brothers, Jim and Claud Melton. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Seitz, Theo May (Blakey) 8 Jun 1920 - 29 Mar 1996 CCH-N 3 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Bessie (Fletcher) Blakey; married 4 Jul 1938 Clyde Seitz]
Theo May Seitz, 75, Springfield, passed away at 7:35 p.m., Friday, March 29,
1996 in Columbia Hospital South. Theo was born June 8, 1920, in Protem, Missouri the
daughter of Everett and Bessie Fletcher Blakey. She was married to Clyde Seitz on July
4, 1938. She was a homemaker. She loved to sew, cook and care for her family. She is
preceded in death by: her husband, Clyde, in 1987; her father, one sister, and one brother.
Survivors include: three sons, Darrell Seitz, Marionville, Eddie Seitz and his wife, Sandy,
Mt. Vernon, Cheyenne Seitz and his wife, Robin, Springfield; five daughters, Shirley
Seitz, Golden City, Mo., Thelia Deckard, Pleasant Hope, Mo. Judy James, Springfield,
Connie Brymer, Marionville, and Polly Francis and her husband, Rick, Fredricktown,
Mo.; her mother, Bessie Blakey, Ozark; four sisters, Evelyn Allen, Rogersville, Goldie
Bauer, Sparta, Mary Ann Carsten, Springfield, and Agnes Williams, Urbana; two

brothers, Delbert Blakey, Springfield, and Bobbie Blakey, Marionville; twenty-two
grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 2,
1996 in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hobo Applegate
officiating. Burial followed in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Sekscinski, Jason “Jake” M. 22 Oct 1977 - 5 Jun 2004 SN-L 6 Jun 2004
[Note: Son of Terry & Cindy Sekscinski; married Kristi Paynter d 15 Jan 2002]
Jason M. Sekscinski, 26, Aurora, passed away at 4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 5,
2004, at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, following a long and courageous battle with
cancer. Born October 22, 1977, in Springfield, Mo., he attended schools in Billings,
Aurora, and graduated from Marionville High School. He was currently employed at
Brundage-Bone Inc., Springfield, as a concrete pump truck operator. He was married to
Kristi Paynter. She preceded him in death January 15, 2002. Jason was a beloved father,
son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and cousin, and a friend to many. One of his
favorite pastimes was watching NASCAR racing with his two sons, Dakota and Nicolas.
Other survivors include his father and stepmother, Terry and Cathy Sekscinski, Aurora;
his mother and stepfather, Cindy and Dale Clayton, Billings; two brothers, Sean
Sekscinski, Billings, and Dylan Sekscinski, Crane; four sisters, Ashley Sekscinski,
Billings, Shelley Mooneyham and husband, Gary, Republic, Kortney Sekscinski, Crane,
and Jordan Wilson, Aurora; grandparents, Charlene and Lynn High, Billings, and Velta
Samsuel, Billings; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, 2004, with Rev. Dave Ellis officiating under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Please contact the funeral home at 7322535, for location of service. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, June 7, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The
family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Dakota and
Nicolas Sekscinski Fund, in care of the First Independent Bank, Aurora.
Sellars, Donald Barry 1 Feb 1913 - 15 Feb 1952 CCR 21 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of John T. & Dora Rmedia (Ghan) Sellars; married Ada Snodgrass]
Word has been received of the death of Donald B. Sellars, 39, formerly of Greene
and Stone counties, last Friday in Portland, OR, following a heart attack. He attended
Senior high school in Springfield and later moved to Oakland, CA, where he was a
member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Sellars was employed by the government as a
construction worker and was located in Guam and Okinawa. He was due to leave soon
from Portland for French Morocco on a construction job. He is survived by a son, Honnie
and a daughter, Miss Donna Sellars both of Oakland; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Sellars of route 1, Clever; two brothers, Melford Sellars of Rockford, IL., and Hobert
Sellars of route 1, Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Charley Cox and Mrs. Roy Middleton, both of
route 1, Clever. Services will be under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Clever.
Sellars, Dorothy Mae (Nelson) Norder Hoshor 12 Mar 1915 - 9 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul
1990
[Note: Married ? Norder; married ? Hoshor; married 26 Jul 1952 Milford Roy Sellars 20
May 1906 - 15 Dec 1987]

Dorothy Mae Sellars, 75, Nixa, died late Monday night, July 9, 1990, at
Springfield Community Hospital. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in
Loves Park, Ill., and was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Melford Sellars, and a granddaughter, Penny. Survivors include
one son, Ted Norder, and his wife, Gloria, Jamesville, Wis.; two stepdaughters, Margie
Eagan, and her husband, Harold, Nixa, and Kathleen Frazier and her husband, J.L.,
Clever; a brother, George Nelson, and his wife, Shirley, Beloit, Wis.; eight grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Delaware Cemetery, today
(Thursday) at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dick Cerretti officiating. Visitation was from 6 to 7
p.m. Wednesday at Harris Colonial Chapel, 205 North Main, Nixa. Arrangements are
under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Sellars, Emma Monte (Harold) 1886 - 17 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
[Note: married Rob Sellars]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma M. Sellars, 83, of Richland, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Moss-Williams Chapel, Richland with the Rev. Ralph Zumwalt
officiating. Burial was in Camp Ground Cemetery near Richland. Mrs. Sellars died at 6
p.m. Sunday in the Lebanon Rest Home after a long illness. A member of the Methodist
Church, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Irene Coyne of Ozark, Mrs. Neva
Becker, Richland, and Mrs. Mildred Starnes, Bogard; three brothers, two sisters, eight
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Sellars, Helen Jean “Sally“ (Masteller) 1 Jan 1922 - 10 Jul 2005 SN-L 12 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Emory Leonard & Artie Mae (Stiffler )Masteller; married 14 Jun
1947 John Russell Sellars]
She loved the flag, the scent of carnations, the taste of peppermints, the legend of
King Arthur, the song of birds, the epic beauty of the southwest, swing music, swimming,
a good mystery to read...she remembered these things and so many others, when her
memory returned and she left us here on Sunday, July 10, 2005. Helen Jean Masteller
was born on January 1, 1922, in St. Joseph, Mo., the daughter of Artie Mae Stiffler and
Emory Leonard Masteller, who nicknamed her "Sally". After her father died, the family
Artie, Sally, and young brother Jim moved from Chicago, Ill., to rural Christian County,
Mo., where initially dubbed "city kids", Sally and Jim were soon accepted as part of a
fun-loving group of friends including many of their cousins. Sally graduated from Nixa
High School, where she loved poetry and excelled in basketball. She married John
Russell Sellars on June 14, 1947, in Nixa Christian Church. As newlyweds, they lived in
Branson, later moving to Springfield where they raised four children. Sally was a Cub
Scout Den Mother, a PTA president, a home room mother, a Little League Mom and a
dangerous early morning pajama clad wheel woman in a tomato soup colored station
wagon with fins. After her youngest went to Junior High School, Sally returned to the
working world, first as a clerk at the Kickapoo Farm Store, then as an accountant with
James A. Van Camp and H & R Block, retiring reluctantly in the early 90's after over a
decade as office manager of Owen Contracting. She was a member and friend of
Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents;
her brother, Jim; her infant sister, Frances Nell; as well as many other beloved family
members and friends. She is survived by her children: John Emory and wife, Jane; Jean

Marie; Jim David; and Jo Frances and her husband, Jim Johnston; 10 grandchildren;
seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; her sister-in-law, Ida Masteller; her
niece and nephew; her great-nephews and their families; her cousins; her friends near and
far including her "favorite child", Iris Treadway Hardison, Iris' husband Steve, and
family; as well as her faithful friend, Marge Daniel. She also leaves behind loving friends
who cared for her compassionately at Christian Healthcare West. A graveside service,
with the Reverend Julie Mercer-Kidd of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church presiding,
and special readings by Covenant's Pastor, the Reverend Ward Rudolph, will be held in
National Cemetery, Springfield, Mo., at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2005, under the
direction of Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked those
who mourn to cherish their memories. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's
Association, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804.
Sellars, John Thomas 17 Sept 1882 - 19 Oct 1957 CCR 31 Oct 1957 p4
John Thomas Sellars was born September 17, 1882 in Christian County, Mo., the
son of Mayberry and Emaline Gibson Sellars. On December 29, 1900 he was united in
marriage to Dora Ghan and to this union three sons and two daughters were born. One of
the sons, Donald, passed away in 1952 at the age of 39 years. Mr. Sellars worked with the
Frisco Railroad 27 years, having retired in 1948. He was a past member of the Odd
Fellows Lodge at Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora Sellars of the home at
Nixa; two sons, Melford Sellars of Rockford, Ill., and Hobart Sellars of Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Charley Cox and Mrs. Roy Middleton of Nixa; six grandchildren; ten
great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Keithley of Nixa and Mrs. Gertie Slay of
Springfield. Funeral services were held October 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Chapel
with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Sellars, Milford Roy 20 May 1906 - 15 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: Son of John Thomas & Dora Rmedia (Ghan) Sellars; married first Oneda Graves;
married second Dorothy M. Hoshor 12 Mar 1915 - 9 Jul 1990]
Milford R. Sellars, 81, formerly of Nixa, died Dec. 15 at 1:50 p.m. at Primrose
Place, Springfield. Services were held Friday, Dec. 18, in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with
the Rev. Richard Cerretti officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr.
Sellars was a retired pipefitter with Frisco shops both in St. Louis and Springfield for
several years. A member and past master of Loves Park, Illinois, Masonic Lodge No.
1145, he was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, Ozark. Mr. Sellars was an
Army veteran of World War II, and had been employed by Borg Warner in Rockford,
Illinois, from 1949 to 1971. His survivors include his wife, Dorothy, a resident of
Primrose Place, two daughters, Kathleen Frazier, Clever, and Margie Eagan; Nixa; a
stepson, Ted. Norder, Beloit, Wisconsin; two sisters, Cleva Cox and Elma Middleton,
both of Nixa; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a step great-grandson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Sellars, Robert Harrison 1890 - 2 Jan 1966 CCR 6 Jan 1966 p3
Funeral services for Robert Harrison Sellars, 75, Richland, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Richland Methodist Church with the Rev. Vigil Manes and the Rev. Allen

Finley officiating. Burial was in Camp Ground Cemetery near Richland under direction
of Moss-Williams. Mr. Sellars, who died at 6 p.m. Sunday in Wallace Memorial Hospital
in Lebanon, is survived by his wife, Emma; three daughters, Mrs. Irene Coyle, Ozark,
Mrs Neva Becker, Crocker, and Mrs. Mildred Starnes, Bogard; a sister, Mrs. Lotta Traw,
Richland; a brother, Jim., address unknown; right grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren.
Sellers, Mary Margaret (Pile) 11 Dec 1917 - 24 Aug 1957
CCR 29 Aug 1957 p1
[Note: married Shelly Eugene “Gene” Sellers, Jr. 10 May 1917 - 16 Aug 2006]
Mrs. S. E. “Gene” Sellers, 39 of Ozark died suddenly Saturday morning at St.
Johns hospital, Springfield where she had been a patient about six hours. Attending
physicians diagnosed her illness as a brain hemorrhage. The former Mary Margaret Pile,
Mrs. Sellers was a graduate of Ozark High School and received a bachelor’s degree in
education at Southwest Missouri State College. After several years as a first grade teacher
in the Ozark school system, she was employed as a visitor by the Christian County Social
Security office and made many acquaintances throughout Christian County Church. Mary
Margaret Pile was born December 11, 1917 at Wellington, Kansas, one of twin daughters
to bless the home of John M. and Bertha Mae Pile. She departed this life on Saturday,
August 24 at 5:20 a.m. at St. John’s hospital, Springfield, Mo following a brief illness.
She moved to Ozark in November, 1926 with her family and had been a resident of
Ozark since that time, Her father, John M. Pile, preceded her in death on August 7, 1938.
Survivors include her husband, Shelly E. Sellers of Ozark, her mother Mrs. Berta Mae
Pile of Ozark, a brother, John L. Pile of Ozark, a twin sister, Mrs. Tillie Dell Berti of
Seymour, Mo, two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Roberta Pile of Ozark and Miss Mary Margaret
Sellers of Springdale, Ark; and two nieces, Mrs. Warren W. Pickett of Oneonta, N. Y.
and Miss Connie Pile of Ozark. Aunt Mary’s outstanding characteristic was her
unswerving love and devotion to her husband, her home and her family. Her memory will
be forever cherished in the hearts of those who knew her best. Funeral services were held
at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 26, at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Bill
Broadhurst officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Ozark Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin.
Sellers, Michael Shawn Jul 1973 - Nov 1973 OH 6 Dec 1973 p12
[Note: Son of Larry J. & ? (Jones) Sellers]
Nixa - Graveside services for 4-month-old Michael Shawn Sellers, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Larry J. Sellers, of Nixa, were at 2 p.m. in the Cuba Cemetery near Grove Spring.
Bill Pringle officiated. Arrangements were under direction of Holman of Lebanon. The
infant was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at 9 p.m. Thursday after a
sudden illness. Surviving in addition to the parents are a half-sister, Lynette Ann of
Bolivar; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hermie Jones, Grove Spring, and paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sellers, Humansville.
Sellers, Shelly Eugene "Gene", Jr. 10 May 1917 - 16 Aug 2006 SN-L 20 Aug 2006 &
SN-L 21 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Shelly & Mary (Newbold) Sellers; married Mary Margaret Pile 11 Dec
1917 - 24 Aug 1957; married 12 Sep 1959 Doris Chilton]

Shelly E. "Gene" Sellers, Jr., son of Shelly and Mary (Newbold) Sellers, was born
on May 10, 1917, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed away on August 16, 2006, in
Springfield. Gene served as a United States Army Technical Sergeant, 6th Division 20th
Infantry, during World War II, in the Pacific Theater. His men referred to their Sergeant
Major as "Gunder Haag" due to his fast marching style. He was awarded the Bronze Star
for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy on
Luzon, Philippine Islands. He was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On
September 12, 1959, he was united in marriage with Doris Chilton and to this union two
sons were born. Gene was a longtime resident of Nixa and Ozark. Active in the
community, he was instrumental in the establishment of Little League in Nixa, Missouri,
acting as its first President. He was a member of the Nixa Optimist Club, receiving
"Optimist of the Year" in 1994. He was also a 50 year member of the Friend Lodge #352,
and a member of the Abou Ben Adhem Temple. After forty-one years of service, he
retired from Southeran Supply Company. During his free time he enjoyed woodworking
and general handyman duties. For 47 years, he has been an active member of the First
Baptist Church of Nixa. He is survived by his wife, Doris, of the home; two sons, Shelly
Sellers and his wife, Jerri, of Flower Mound, Texas, and Greg Sellers of Dallas, Texas;
and four grandchildren, Alexandra, Chase, Caitlin and William. He was preceded in death
by his parents, one brother, Bill, and one sister, Mary. Funeral, followed by Masonic
services, will be held at 10 a.m. today, August 21, 2006, in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel
Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Graveside services with military honors will follow in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. In his honor, memorial donations may be made to the
Shriners Children's Hospital, 2001 South Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri
63131-3597; or to the Friend Lodge, # 352, and may be left with the funeral home.
Online personal condolences may be made at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Sellman, Ernestine 26 Apr 1917 - 7 Dec 1972 OH 14 Dec 1972 p4
[Note: married Curtis Sellman]
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Ernestine Sellman, 55, of Route 1, Rogersville, died at
noon Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. She had been
employed the last 13 years by KGBX radio station, Springfield. Mrs. Sellman was a
member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, Curtis and three sisters, Mrs.
Tina Bryan, Route 1, Rogersville, Mrs. Marjorie Filbeck, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs.
Jeanie Belle Hughes, San Landra, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Marsh
Chapel, Rogersville, with Bruce Veteto officiating. Committal services were at 11 a.m.
Monday at the Springfield National Cemetery.
Selvidge, Earl Fulton 16 Apr 1904 - 7 Sep 1993 OH 15 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of William & Mary (Metcalf) Selvidge; married 1951 Nora Ethel Wright]
Earl Fulton Selvidge, 89, Rueter, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1993 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center, Ozark. He was born April 16, 1904 at Crossroads, the son of William
and Mary Metcalf Selvidge. He lived most of his life in Douglas and Taney counties. In
1951 he was united in marriage to Nora Ethel Wright. Preceding him in death were his
parents; two brothers; and four sisters. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; two sons, Keith
Selvidge, Ozark, and Kenneth Selvidge, Mountain Home, Ark.; a daughter, Melba Jean
Holmes, Branson; a sister, Bertha Williams, Hollister; three stepchildren, Earl Hollon,

Carterville, Betty Reinwald, St. Charles, and Barbara Martin, Springfield; grandchildren;
and great-grandchildren. Services were held Thursday, Sept. 9 in Fairview Church near
Rueter. Burial was in Blair Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Selvidge, Nora Ethel (Wright) Hollon 25 Jan 1923 - 22 Oct 2002 CCH-N 30 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of William & Mary Jane (Jennings) Wright; married first Oran Hollon;
married second Earl Selvidge]
Nora Ethel Selvidge, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 25, 1923 in Rueter, Missouri, the
daughter of William and Mary Jane (Jennings) Wright. Mrs. Selvidge worked for several
years at Hagale Garment Factory in Forsyth, and also at Forsyth and Mark Twain
Schools. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Oran Hollon, and her second
husband, Earl Selvidge. Survivors include: Five children, Oran Earl Hollon, Jr. and his
wife Sue, Carterville, Betty Jean Rienwald and her husband Lyndon, Lake Suzy, Florida,
Barbara Ann Martin, Springfield, Kenneth Lee Selvidge and his wife Diane, Mt. Home,
Arkansas, Keith Selvidge and his wife Karen, Ozark; a stepdaughter, Melba Jean Holmes,
Branson; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; a sister, Goldie Smith, Bradleyville; nieces
and nephews. Mrs. Selvidge's family would like to extend a special thank you to the
employees of Riverview Manor for the loving care she received over the past year and a
half. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 26, at 1:00 PM. in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Pastor David Holvick officiating. Burial followed in Blair Cemetery,
Rueter.
Sexton, Georgie M. 1929 - 10 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: married William Sexton]
Georgie M. Sexton, 59, of Springfield, died at 10:53 p.m. Feb. 10 at Cox Medical
Center North following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Sexton were held Feb. 13 in the
Greenlawn North Chapel with the Rev. John Tranbarger officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Sexton was a homemaker. Survivors include her
husband, William; two sons, Jody and Tim, both of Springfield; a daughter, Becky
Williams, Ozark; and seven grandchildren.
Shackelford, Clayton Arthur 14 Nov 1927 - 25 Jan 1991 NN-E 31 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Arthur & Helen Shackelford ]
Clayton Arthur Shackelford, 63, Nixa, a longtime resident of Long Island, N.Y.,
died at 3:07 p.m, Friday, Jan. 25, 1991, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield.
He was born Nov. 14, 1927, to Arthur and Helen Shackelford in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Survivors include three daughters, Kathi Hawkins, Nixa, Barbara Miller, Nixa, and Lynn
Melvin, Oklahoma City; a son, Clayton Shackelford, Norco, Calif.; and six
grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church, Ozark, with Msgr. Edward Eftink officiating. Internment was in
Springfield National Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Shadoin, Robert E. 19 Aug 1924 - 9 Sep 2004

CCH-N 15 Sept 2004

Robert Eugene Shadoin, Springfield, was born in New Castle, Ind., to Claude and
Lena Estelle Shadoin on Aug. 19, 1924, and died on Sept. 9, 2004, at the age of 80 years.
He grew up a Hoosier and graduated from Kennard High School in 1942. He spent four
years in the United States Marine Corps before beginning a 35-year career with the
Federal Aviation Agency. He was an Airway Facilities Sector Manager for the FAA at
numerous locations throughout the United States, with his last assignment at Lambert
Field in St. Louis. He retired in 1980 after receiving numerous awards and recognitions
from the FAA for his outstanding achievements and service. He is survived by his wife,
Aggie; sons Rusty Shadoin of Olathe, Kan., Tom Shadoin of Topeka, Kan., Dan Shadoin
of Poland, Ind., and Larry Shadoin of Gardner, Kan.; daughter Doris Colboch and
husband Greg of Nixa; daughters-in-law, Vivian and Shaun Shadoin; grandchildren Jeff
and Jason Colboch of Nixa, Rob Shadoin, Abbie Younts, Steve Shadoin and Jared
Shadoin, all of Indiana, Michael and Kimberly Sha- doin, Valerie Broers, Tim Shadoin,
Tammy Atkins, and Mindy Shadoin, all of Kansas; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother,
Bill, of Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim; sister Dorothy; and
daughter- in-law Barbara Shadoin. According to his wishes, no services will be held, and
cremation will take place under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home North. The family
suggests blood donations and/or signing an organ donor commitment in the memory of
Robert. He will be sorely missed by his loved ones.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Shaffer, Elias Calvin 1872 - 21 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
Funeral services for Elias Calvin Shaffer, 84, who died December 21 at his home
in Nixa, were held December 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel there with
Rev. C. F. Siler officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield under
direction of Harris. A native of Ohio, he moved to Cassville during boyhood and located
in Nixa four years ago. He was a member of the Cassville Baptist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Jennie of Nixa; one son, Dr. Harold Shaffer of Nixa; three daughters,
Mrs. Lester Haney of Sawyer, Kan; Mrs. Richard Foster of Riverside, Calif, and Mrs. Ola
Farwell of Eureka Springs, Ark; ten grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; two brothers,
John Shaffer of Nevada and Jim Shaffer of Loveland, Colo.
Shaffer, Evelyn L. (Schaulis) 22 Mar 1918 - 8 Feb 1996 CCH-N 14 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of Louis Alvin & Emma Naomi (Aidlotte) Schaulis; married 27 Jun
1942 Harold A. Shaffer]
Evelyn L. Shaffer, 77, Nixa, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996, in her home following a
short illness. She was born Friday, March 22, 1918, in Hiattville, Kansas, the daughter of
Louis Alvin and Emma Naomi (Aidlotte) Schaulis. She was united in marriage to Harold
A. Shaffer on June 27, 1942. The mother of three children, she was a homemaker and
worked as a receptionist in her husband's medical practice. She is survived by: three sons
and their wives, Robert and Cheryl Shaffer, Keller, Texas, and their children, Christopher
and Elizabeth; Lynn and Christine Shaffer, Branson, and their children Christy Lynn,
Casey and Richard; and Gary and Peggy Shaffer, Nixa, and their children Allison,
Autumn and Ashley; one sister, Margaret Johnson, Claremore, Okla.; a niece, Janice
Clifton, Emory, Texas; and two nephews, Steven Johnson, Tulsa, Okla., and Ronnie
French, Hurst, Texas. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harold Shaffer; a

sister, Mildred Rutledge; a brother, Norman Schaulis; and a grandson, Aaron Shaffer.
Services were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10 1996 in Harris, a Cassity Heritage
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Reverend Kirby Holbrook officiating. Burial followed in
Delaware Cemetery, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial
contributions be made to the Nixa Public School System, 205 North Street, Nixa, Mo.
65714.
Shaffer, Jennie
1876 - 31 Dec 1966 CCR 5 Jan 1967 p1
Mrs. Jennie Shaffer, 90. Nixa, a former resident of Cassville, died at 7:40 a.m.
Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Shaffer, who moved to Nixa in 1952,
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cassville. Survivors are a son, Dr. Harold
Shaffer, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Foster, Tucson, Ariz., and Mrs. Ola Farwell,
Eureka Springs, Ark.; 10 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
Shaffer, Mary Jane (McLean) 26 Feb 1927 - 17 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998
Mary Jane McLean Shaffer, born Feb. 26, 1927, died April 17, 1998. Burial will
be Wednesday April 22, 1998 at 2 p.m. in Jerome, Idaho. She is survived by her husband
Robert P Shaffer, daughter, Shirley Ring, son Jerry Shaffer, brother Jack McLean; six
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Shahan, Jane (Johnson) 13 Jul 1914 - 28 Feb 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married Rev. Ela A. Shahan 29 Jul 1905 - 29 Jan 1988]
Jane Johnson Shahan, 74, formerly of the Springfield area, died Feb. 28 in her
home in Blythe, California, after an illness. Services form Mrs. Shahan were held March
3 in the Frye Chapel. Burial followed in Blythe Cemetery. Born in Fayetteville,
Arkansas, Mrs. Shahan graduated from Bolivar High School and later from Southwest
Missouri State University. She was a former area high school teacher, teaching in
Phillipsburg, Rogersville, Washburn and Ash Grove. She was preceded in death by her
husband, the Rev. E.A. Shahan, in January, 1988. Surviving are a sister, Martha Windes,
Washburn; and a brother, William H. "Bill" Johnson, Springfield.
Shan, Lores Monroe 5 Oct 1904 - 14 Apr 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990 & OH 3 May 1990
[Note: married 18 Oct 1928 Vera Kidwell]
Lores Monroe Shan, 85, died April 14, 1990 in a Denver, Colo. hospital. He was
born Oct. 5, 1904, near Clever. He and Vera Kidwell, Nixa, were married Oct. 18, 1928.
They had two children, Barbara Lee Shan, who was born and died Nov. 12, 1930, and
Janice Sue, born Jan. 25, 1938. He received degrees from Southwest Missouri State
University, Springfield, and the University of Missouri-Columbia. He taught school
locally for 17 years before moving to Twin Falls, Idaho. He and wife worked for 17 years
and then bought the State Street Hardware and Lumber Co. which they operated until
1978. They were both members of the University Christian Church in Boise. Idaho. He is
survived by his wife, Vern; a daughter, Janice Sue Brown, and her husband, Phillip
Brown; two granddaughters; two great-grandsons; two brothers, Lawrence Shan, Nixa,
and Forest Shan, Clever: a sister, Lelia Bell Wolverton, Galveston, Texas; and several

nieces and nephews. Services were held in the University Christian Church in Boise,
Idaho.
Shane, Edwina Marlene (Lamar) 31 May 1938 - 25 Jul 2004 SN-L 27 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Edward L. & ? (?) Lamar; married 1940 Thomas R. Shane]
Edwina "Marlene" Lamar Shane, 66, Ozark, Mo. In her home in Ozark, her
family by her side, Marlene Shane was carried by holy angels to her eternal home on
Sunday, July 25, 2004, at the age of 66. She was born in the farm home of her maternal
grandparents in Halfway, Mo., on May 31, 1938. Marlene grew up in Springfield, Mo.,
and was a 1956 graduate of Central High School. Confident of her call from God to be a
teacher, she graduated from SMS in 1960 with a degree in education. Marlene was a
highly favored teacher during her 41 year career, 25 years in southwest Missouri, 13
years in Arkansas, and 3 years in Mississippi. Marlene became a follower of Christ at age
11 and was a devoted Christian throughout her life. She taught Sunday School to all ages
for more than 30 years. Marlene became a member of Grant Avenue Baptist Church in
Springfield at the age of 16, and renewed her membership there when she retired and
moved back to Missouri in 2002. Marlene was preceded in death by her father, Edward L.
Lamar. She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Thomas R. Shane; her
daughter, Elizabeth Shane Clark and husband, John; her son, Phillip Shane and wife,
Valerie; five grandchildren, Brandon and Erica Shane, Adam, Audrey and Andrew Clark;
her mother, Bertha Lamar; her siblings and their companions, Barbara Morgan and Von,
John Lamar and LaVonna, Joe Lamar and Sheila, and Harriet List and Rick; her extended
family, Bud Shane, Evelyn and Ralph Looney, Jackie Mears, Pat Bowling, Jim and Pat
Shane, and Barry and Candy Shane; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews,
cousins and treasured friends and former students. The family will receive friends from 6
to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home, Springfield.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2004, in White Chapel Memorial
Gardens. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. Thomas Froelich and his
staff. If desired, memorials may be made to St. John's Hospice Care in care of the funeral
home.
Shaner, Richard Blake 17 Apr 1917 - 22 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Samuel W. and Ethel Ann (Blake) Shaner; married Dixie Ann Ralston]
Richard Blake Shaner, 71, of Sparta, died at 8:10 a.m. Dec. 22 at his home. The
body was cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No funeral
services are planned. Mr. Shaner was born April 17, 1917 in London, England to Samuel
W. and Ethel Ann (Blake) Shaner. He was united in marriage to Dixie Ann Ralston. He
was an electrical engineer. His survivors include his wife, Dixie, of the home; two sons,
Richard Shaner, Jr., of Bellingham, Washington and Jack Shaner, Sparta; one daughter,
Cliffie Shaner, Bellingham, Washington; and eight grandchildren.
Sharp, Eacie L. (Rozell) Strain 27 Jan 1911 - 8 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of James & Adeline Rozell; married 28 Dec 1927 Johnnie Strain;
married 30 Dec 1967 George Sharp]
Eacie L Sharp, 85, of Nixa, passed away at 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8,
1996 in Cox Medical Center, after complications from heart surgery. She
celebrated her 85th birthday last Saturday. Eacie was born Friday, Jan. 27, 1911

in Protem, Missouri, the daughter of James and Adeline Rozell. She was converted
at Pelham school house when she was twenty, and led a full Christian life. Eacie
was married to Johnnie Strain, Dec. 28, 1927 at Protem. To this union were born
two children, Hubert and Debra. On Dec. 30, 1967, she was married to George
Sharp of Fair Grove. They spent a happy nine years together on the farm. George
died Nov. 2, 1975 at Fair Grove. After his death, she moved to Nixa, where she
developed new friends and spent many happy hours at the Nixa Senior Center. In
addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by: her parents; and her five
brothers, Tony, Loy, Jess Norm and John. Eacie is survived by her two children,
Hubert Strain of Dallas, and Debra and her husband, Bob, of Nixa; two
granddaughters, Dana Cobb of St. Petersburg, Florida and Abbey Cobb of Nixa;
her sister, Minnie, of Nixa, and many nieces and nephews. Services were held
Sunday, Feb. 11, 1996 in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the
Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial followed in Wolfe Cemetery, Protem, Missouri.
Sharp, Ermile 17 May 1926 - 23 Apr 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990
Ermile Sharp, 63, Billings, died 8:25 a.m. Monday, April 23, 1990 in Springfield
Community Hospital, after a long illness. He was a farmer and artificial inseminator for
the 21st Century Co. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict. He is
survived by two daughters, Susan Aschwege, Billings, and Elizabeth Webb, Springfield;
a brother, Noale Sharpe, Kansas City; three sisters, Olgia Poole, Wendyville, and Armeta
Weaver and Bernice Payne, both of Lebanon; and nieces and nephews. Services were
Wednesday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Jess Pearce officiating. Burial was in
City Cemetery, Lebanon, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home.
AND
Sharp, Ermile 17 May 1926 - 23 Apr 1990
Ermile Sharp, 63, Billings, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, April 23, in Springfield
Community Hospital after a long illness. He was a farmer and artificial inseminator for
the 21st Century Company. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean conflict.
He is survived by two daughters, Susan Aschwege, Billings, and Elizabeth Webb,
Springfield; a brother, Noale Sharpe, Kansas City; three sisters, Olgia Poole, Wendyville,
and Armeta Weaver and Bernice Payne, both of Lebanon; and nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church with the Rev. Jess Pearce
officiating. Burial will be in City Cemetery, Lebanon, under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 25 April 1990)
Sharp, Mary Louise 15 Aug 1925 - Sep 1976 OH 23 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: married Ermile Sharp]
Billings - Services for Mrs. Mary Louise Sharp, 51, Route 2, Billings, was at 1:30
p.m. today in Billings Christian Church with the Rev. Bill William officiating. Burial
were in Lebanon City Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Billings.
Mrs. Sharp died in her home at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday after a long illness.
Sharp, Robert "Bob" Leroy 13 Sep 1950 - 18 Jul 2005 SN-L 20 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Gerald & JoAnna Sharp]

Robert "Bob" Leroy Sharp, 54, Elkland, Mo., was born September 13, 1950, in
Corpus Christi, Texas, and passed away at 11:45 p.m. July 18, 2005, in his home,
following a long battle with cancer. He was employed as a commercial painter and
enjoyed hunting, fishing, canoeing and outdoor activities. Bob is survived by four
children, Sarah Katherine Austin and husband, Tim of Ozark; Holly Margaret Siccama
and husband, Ralph of Marshfield; Robert Casey Sharp and fiancee, Samantha Allspaw
of Springfield; Eric Leroy Sharp of Marshfield; four grandchildren, Emily and Drew,
Samantha and Morgan; his parents, Gerald and JoAnna Sharp of Elkland; two brothers,
David Sharp and wife, Donna of Elkland; and Jerry Sharp and wife, Carolyn of
Springfield; sister, Kate Sharp and Annette Bielek of Elkland; adopted sister, Jan
Freeman and husband, Rick of Nixa; a host of family and dear friends; and special dog,
Honey. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 21 in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Hospices of America.
Sharpton, Sarah Elizabeth (Pruitt) Dec 1873 - 14 Feb 1964 CCR 20 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John R. & Elizabeth (Williams) Pruitt; married 29 Oct 1893 Hutson
Low Sharpton 30 Mar 1868 - 21 Oct 1942]
Mrs. Sarah E. Sharpton, 90, a former Route 3, Ava resident, died at 4:15 p.m.
Friday in the Christian Rest Home, Ozark. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Mae Hunt,
Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Bell Nelson, Springfield, Mrs. Leota Applegate, Hutchinson, Kan.,
Mrs. Flora Thomas, Route 3, Ava; a son, Bud, Kimbrell, Neb.; 45 grandchildren, 94 great
grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren; a brother, J. T. Pruitt, Ozark; two
sisters, Mrs. Vina Morrison, Ava and Mrs. Phene Hodges, Ozark. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clinkenbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Allen Shull officiating.
Burial was in the Hall Cemetery.
Shaw, Barry Duane 16 Sep 1955 - 26 Feb 2005 SN-L 1 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of J.R. & Dolores Shaw; married Karen]
Barry Duane Shaw, 49, Clever passed away on February 26, 2005. He was born
September 16, 1955 in Lima, Ohio, the son of J.R. and Dolores Shaw. Barry served his
country in the U.S. Navy from 1981 until 1985, aboard the USS Eisenhower. He was a
correctional officer for the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield. Barry
loved his pets and was an avid football fan. Survivors include his wife, Karen; a daughter,
Courtney; his mother, Dolores Shaw, Lima, Ohio; a sister, Claudia Kennel and husband
Cubby, Indian Lake, Ohio; a brother, Dennis Shaw and wife Joyce, Lima, Ohio; two
nieces, Tausha Stude and husband Butch, Indian Lake, Ohio, and Taunya Reinsel, Lima,
Ohio; two nephews, Kyle Shaw and wife Ellie, Pioneer, Ohio, and Kaabe Shaw and wife
Amy, Marietta, Ohio; a great-nephew; and five great-nieces. Visitation will be from 5 to
8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions
may be made to a local Humane Society.
Shaw, Emma (Franz) Sep 1875 - 19 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: married W. C. Shaw]
Mrs. Emma Franz Shaw, (formerly Emma Franz of Billings) a resident of Corpus
Christi, TX for more than 30 years passed away February 19, in a hospital after a long
illness. Funeral services were held on Saturday. Burial was made in Seaside Memorial

Park. Mrs. Shaw was the widow of W. C. Shaw, who passed away November 1949.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Georgia Schwarz of
Hayward, CA, Mrs. Lorg (Hannebaum) Carmichael of Florence, AL, and Mrs. Georgia
Fogerson of San Mateo, CA and Charlie Giessmann of Concord, CA.
Shaw, Gertrude (Wasson) 1900 - 27 May 1970 CCR 4 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Wesley B & Ella Wasson; married Kenneth Earl Shaw]
Mrs. Gertrude Wasson Shaw, 69, died in a hospital in Whittier, Calif. Wednesday,
following a heart attack. Mrs. Shaw once lived in Nixa, but had lived in Whittier the past
62 years, She was a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth
Earl Shaw, a former Springfieldian; a son, Kenneth Earl, Jr., Whittier; a sister, Mrs.
Blanche Doran, Springfield; a brother, Carl Wasson, Odessa, Tex. and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Friday and burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery in Whittier.
Shaw, Lora Mae 3 Aug 1906 - 17 Apr 1989 NE 20 Apr 1989
Services for Lora Mae Shaw Dallastown, Pa. formerly of Billings, were at 10 a.m.
Monday, April 17 in Etzweiler Funeral Home York, Pa. Burial was in Prospect Hill
Cemetery, in York. Ms. Shaw, a retired school teacher, died at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April
12 in Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dallastown.
Shaw, Marian A. 1900 - 26 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
Funeral services for Miss Marion A., Shaw, 65, Route 1, Billings, who died at 6
a.m. Monday at Ozark Osteopathic Hospital after a long illness, were at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial
was in Zion, Ill. according to Cantrell Funeral Home of Clever. Miss Shaw, a member of
the Clever Christian Church, is survived by a brothers, Wilbur Shaw, Route 1, Billings.
Shaw, Perley Walter 1863 - 28 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
Funeral services for Perley Walter Shaw, 94, who died Thursday, Nov, 28 at his
home in Clever were held at 10:30 that morning at the family home with Rev. R. E.
Musgrave and Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. The body was forwarded to Zion, Ill,. for
burial by Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A longtime member of the Methodist Church,
he resided at Zion, Ill.. for many years before moving to Clever 12 years ago. Survivors
include two sons, W. W. Shaw of Clever and George Shaw of Zio, Ill; a daughter, Miss
Marian Shaw of the home; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Shawley, Robert Eugene
16 Nov 1923 - 4 Nov 1969 CCR 13 Nov 1969 p10
[Note: Son of Asa Cole & Permelia “Amelia” (Stricker) Shawley; married Mary Belle
Phillips 21 Feb 1926 - 8 Mar 1980]
Robert Shawley, 45, of Springfield was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center
about 3 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Shawley, a
resident of Greene County for approximately 1 1/2 years, and an electrical technician for
Sears Roebuck and Co., is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; two daughters, Mary
I. Shawley and Tonda E. Shawley, both of the home; three sons, Robert A. Shawley, El
Paso, Tex., James C. Shawley, of the home and Anthony C. Shawley, also of the home;

his mother, Mrs.. Amelia Shawley, of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Wallace Pearce,
Springfield, Mrs. Lester Stewart, Ponca City, Okla., Mrs. Lowell Derry, Portageville,
Mo. and Mrs. W. M. Salts, Springfield and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Kenneth Filming officiating.
Burial was in Richwood Cemetery near Nixa.
Shearer, Mark McDonald "Don" 7 May 1915 - 6 Apr 1996 CCH-N 10 Apr 1996
[Note: Son of John & Ethel (Stover) Shearer; married 16 Nov 1937 Helen Dorothy
Peterson]
Mark McDonald "Don" Shearer, age 80, of Bruner, died Saturday, April 6, 1996
in his home. He was born May 7, 1915 in Perry, Iowa, and was the son of John and Ethel
(Stover) Shearer. He was united in marriage to Helen Dorothy Peterson, November 16,
1937. Mr. Shearer was a machinist for Douglas Aircraft for thirty-two years. Survivors
include: his wife, Helen; six children, John Shearer and Alice McKinney and her
husband, Wayne, all of Bruner, Gerald Shearer, Grand Junction, Colorado, Robert
Shearer and his wife, Sharon, Aurora, Colorado, Joseph Shearer, Bruner, and Starla Gann
and her husband, Kenny, Sparta; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a
brother, Paul Shearer, Perry, Iowa. A private memorial service was held in Shipman
Cemetery, Sparta. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home Ozark.
Shearer, Helen Dorothy (Peterson) 12 Apr 1919 - 2 Mar 2002 CCH-N 2 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Daniel & Ruby (Whisler) Peterson; married 16 Nov 1937 Mark
"Don" Shearer]
Helen Dorothy Shearer, 83, Bruner, passed away April 30, 2002, in Christian
Health Care of Nixa. She was born April 12, 1919, in Panora, Iowa, the daughter of
Daniel and Ruby (Whisler) Peterson. On Nov. 16, 1937, she and Mark "Don" Shearer
were married. They moved to Bruner in 1978. She was baptized into the Bethany Baptist
Church in Ava. She enjoyed flowers, watching and feeding birds and crocheting. Her
husband preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by a son, Mark;
and a brother, Earl Peterson. Survivors include five children, John Shearer, Bruner,
Gerald Shearer, Ogden, Kan., Robert Shearer, Denver, Colo., Joseph Shearer, Bruner and
Starla Gann and husband, Kenny, Sparta; a daughter-in-law, Alice McKinney, Sparta;
eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Cremation
was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A private burial will be in
Shipman Cemetery, Sparta.
Sheets, Irvin Eugene 31 Jan 1925 – 30 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of William Leon & Artena Pearl (Page) Sheets; married 17 Nov 1973 Juanita
(Swearengin) Brown
Irvin Eugene Sheets, 70, Ozark. Mo., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 8:35 p.m.,
at Harry S Turman Memorial Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Mr. Sheets was born Jan.
31, 1925. in Effingham, Kansas the son of the late William Leon and Artena Pearl (Page)
Sheets. He was united in marriage to Juanita Swearengin Brown on Nov. 17, 1973 in
Springfield, Mo. Irvin attended grade school in Atchison, Kansas and St. Joseph. Mo, he
enlisted in the military and served the U.S. Army during World War II where he achieved
the rank of First Class Sergeant. He received the Korean Service Medal with five Bronze

Stars, the United Nations Service Medal with two loops AOM Germany, and a National
Defense Medal. After 23 years of service, he received honorary retirement on Jan. I,
1965. His civilian occupation was as a diesel mechanic. He was a member of the National
.Avenue Christian Church, Springfield, and a member of the Henderson Masonic Lodge
#477, Rogersville. During his years of retirement, he was a warehouse manager with
Mashino- Brown, Inc., of Springfield. Later, Irvin and his wife, Juanita, became the
owners of Honey Branch Cave in Douglas County, Missouri. He is survived by his wife,
Juanita, three stepsons, Kenneth Brown, Coffeyville, Kansas, and Gary and Keith Brown,
both of Springfield, Mo.; one sister, Virginia Quintia; three brothers, Charles, Leslie and
Herbert Sheets, all of Denver, Colorado; and a host of nieces and nephews. Memorial
services were held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 1996, in AyreGoodwin-Lee, a cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, at Rivermonte. The body has been cremated. Burial with
military honors is to be in Springfield National Cemeterv at a later date. The family has
requested that memorial donations be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home, Rt. 2
Box 32, Strafford, Mo. 65757.
Sheets, Juanita (Swearengin) Brown 27 May 1817 - 30 Mar 2006 SN-L 1 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of LeRoy & Clara (Ferrell) Swearengin; married Carroll H. Brown died
1957; married 1973 Irvin Eugene Sheets died 1996]
Juanita M. Sheets, 88, passed away at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2006, in Manor
Care in Springfield, where she had been a patient for two years. She was born May 27,
1917, in Ongo, Missouri, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Clara (Ferrell) Swearengin.
She attended a one-room school- house where her father was the schoolmaster at Hall on
Swan Creek. She graduated from Ava High School and obtained a teaching certificate
from State Normal, now Missouri State University. She went on to teach in Western
Douglas County where she met and married Carroll H. Brown. They farmed near Ava
until 1949 when they moved to Miller and operated a Grade A dairy farm until Carroll's
death in 1957. They had three sons. In 1973 she married Irvin Eugene Sheets, a retired
Army Sergeant and together they managed a warehouse for Maschino-Brown, Inc. in
Springfield. Eventually they moved back to the area of her childhood with her son, Keith,
where together, they reopened Honey Branch Cave, east of Sparta. Juanita moved back to
Springfield in 1996 after Irvin died. When she began to show signs of Alzheimer's
disease she moved in with her son, Keith and his wife, Ashley, where they lovingly cared
for her. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Nona Eunice Henry and Holyce
Maggard. She is survived by sons, Kenneth Brown, Coffeyville, Kan., and Gary and
Keith Brown, both of Springfield; a sister, Dorothy Hicks, Nashville, Tenn.; eight
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, 2006, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral
Chapel, west of Rogersville. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery, Sparta. No visitation
is planned. The family has requested memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association,
Southwest Missouri Chapter, 1500 S. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65804. Online
condolences may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
Shelburg, Larry 10 Mar 1940 - 8 May 2005 SN-L 10 May 2005
[Note: married Vicki]

Larry Shelburg, 65, Springfield, was born March 10, 1940, in Des Moines, Iowa,
and passed away at 9 p.m. on May 8, 2005, in Maranatha Lodge. He was a member of the
Assemblies of God faith, and loved his family, church, and fishing. He was preceded in
death by his parents. Larry is survived by his wife, Vicki, of the home; daughter, Becky
Davis and husband, Reggie, Springfield; son, Mike Shelburg and wife, Dayna, and
grandchildren, Mikayla and Ryan, all of Ozark; one brother, Bobby Shelburg, Des
Moines, Iowa; and one sister, Delores Terry, Altoona, Iowa; other relatives and many
friends. Larry was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Maranatha Chapel with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. Visitation is 7
to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Shell, Joseph Daniel Locklyn 30 Jul 2002 - 13 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of Christopher Jerod & Jacquelyn (York) Shell, Sr.
Joseph Daniel Locklyn Shell, 11-months-old, Nixa, died June 13, 2003, in Cox
South Hospital. He was born July 30, 2002, in Shawnee Mission, Kan., the son of
Christopher Jerod Shell Sr. and Jacquelyn (York) Shell. Survivors include his mother,
Jacquelyn, Nixa; his father, Christopher, Reno, Nev.; three brothers, Christian York, C.J.
Shell, and Dallas Shell, all of Nixa; one sister, Mariah Shell, Nixa; grandparents, Charles
and Judith York, Nixa, and Art Shell II and Janice Shell, Sparks, Nev.; and many uncles,
aunts and cousins. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Pastor Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery.
Shelledy, Ruth Ann (Wilson) Warden 18 Sep 1947 - 1 Dec 2004 SN-L 4 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Marshall Venus & Florence Leatha (Greenway) Wilson; married Lee
Allen Shelledy 14 Nov 1942 - 1 Dec 2004 ]
AND
Shelledy, Lee Allen, Sr. 14 Nov 1942 - 1 Dec 2004 SN-L 4 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of Clyde Wesley & Wanda Bell (Hall) Shelledy; married Ruth Ann Wilson 18
Sep 1947 - 1 Dec 2004]
Ruth Ann Shelledy, born to Marshall Venus Wilson and Florence Leatha
Greenway Wilson on Sept. 18, 1947, departed this life at age 57 on Wednesday, Dec. 1,
2004, at her sister, Faye Matney's, residence in Nixa, MO. Lee Allen Shelledy Sr., born
to Clyde Wesley Shelledy and Wanda Bell Hall Shelledy on Nov. 14, 1942, departed this
life at age 62 on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, MO.
They are survived by four children, Gary Bruce Warden Jr. of Lubbock, TX, Leatha
Shrree Warden of Brownwood, TX, Lee Allen Shelledy Jr. of Festus, MO, and Rebecca
Lynn Shelledy of Springfield, MO; six grandchildren, Amanda Lynn Arndt, Jonathan
Ross Warden, Wyatt Marshall Warden, Brooke Nicole Shelledy, Morgan Elaine Shelledy
and Kyla Shelledy Blair; and one great-granddaughter, Alexandria Arndt; as well as
many other relatives and a host of friends. Mrs. Shelledy is also survived by three
brothers and three sisters, Bob Wilson of McCord Bend, MO, Jack Wilson of Galena,
MO, Earl Wilson of Springfield, MO, Clymena Tucker of Crane, MO, Evelyn Layton of
Springfield, MO, and Faye Matney of Nixa, MO. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lee Allen Shelledy Sr., her parents, five brothers and two sisters. Ruth received
Christ prior to her passing. Mr. Shelledy is also survived by his mother, Wanda Bell Hall
Shelledy of Springfield, MO. He was an only child. He was preceded in death by his

father, Clyde Wesley Shelledy. Lee received Christ prior to his passing. Services will be
held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North Chapel.
Visitation will be held today, Dec. 4, at the same location, from 6 to 9 p.m. Any written
correspondence may be sent to Lee Allen Shelledy Jr. at 1824 Scenic Dr., Festus, MO
63028.
Shelton, Adele Butler (Verburght) 18 Jul 1951 - 17 Dec 1999 CCH-N 22 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Martin & Polly Verburght; married Connie Shelton]
Adele Butler Shelton, age 48, of Springfield passed away Friday, December 17,
1999 in her home. She was born July 18, 1951. Adele had worked an insurance adjuster.
Survivors include: her husband, Connie Shelton, Springfield, formerly of Ozark; her
parents, Martin and Polly Verburght, Kimberling City; a daughter, Regina Reeves,
Fordland; a son, David Butler, Springfield; grandchildren; step children and step
grandchildren; and a brother, Anthony Verburght, Springfield; her father and mother-inlaw, W .L. and Evelyn Shelton, Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Monday, December 20, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Joseph
Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery, Ozark.
Shelton, Alice L. “Allie” (Smith) 19 Oct 1885 - 15 Dec 1972 OH 28 Dec 1972 p14
[Note: Daughter of John E. & Dinah I. (Melton) Smith; married 9 Aug 1903 John Jarrett
Shelton 24 Jul 1880 - 22 Dec 1924]
Mrs. Allie Shelton, 89, of 1324 West Walnut St. Springfield, died at the Cox
Medical Center, following an operation for a broken hip on Dec. 15. Funeral services
were held Sunday, Dec. 17th at the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel in Springfield, with the Rev.
Robert Prentice officiating. Burial was in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ozark. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Susie Hedgpeth of 1324 West Walnut, Springfield and
one granddaughter, Donna Joan Caronla, one great granddaughter and two great, great
grandchildren of Omaha, Nebr.
Shelton, Anna Martha (Bilyeu) 10 Oct 1886 - 26 Jul 1969 CCR 31 Jul 1969 p 12
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Edith Jane (Rose) Bilyeu; married Ephraim D. Shelton 24
May 1876 - 1 Nov 1965]
A lifelong resident of the Ozark community, Mrs. Anna Shelton, 83, died at 6:45
a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield after a long illness. Mrs. Shelton,
widow of the late E. D. Shelton, was a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Springfield.
Survivors include four sons, Ward and Walter, both of Ozark, Wade, Sparta, and Wayne,
Stockton; two daughters, Mrs. Edna Carpenter, Fordland and Mrs. Jewell Greene, Ozark;
a sister, Mrs. Bird Clark, Ozark; 14 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, 3 step
grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins and the Rev. Connie Shelton officiating.
Burial was in McCoy Cemetery, southeast of Ozark, under direction of Harris.
Shelton, Charles N. 2 Sep 1879 - 12 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: Son of Millo & Sarah Shelton; married 8 Nov 1900 Mary Chambers Jan 1882 1906; married 22 Aug 1909 Ida May Chambers 30 Jan 1891 - 8 Dec 1984]

Charles N. Shelton, 88, Highlandville, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday in the Bilyeu
Nursing Home at Ozark after a short illness. Mr. Shelton, a retired farmer, was a lifelong
resident of the Selmore and Highlandville communities. Survivors are his wife, Ida M.;
two sons, Mack, Highlandville and Lester, Tucson, Ariz.; five daughters, Mrs. Eula Mae
Shipman, Chadwick, Mrs. Callie Hammons and Mrs. Maggie Sample, both of Klamath
Falls, Ore., Mrs. Jessie Montgomery, Moberly and Mrs. Pearl Brumley, Ozark; 20
grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Highlandville Baptist church with the Revs. Thomas J. Bilyeu and Donald Mabe
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Shelton, Clarence Hubert 3 Mar 1894 - 14 Feb 1953 CCR 26 Feb 1953 p 8
Funeral services for Clarence Hubert Shelton, 59, life-long resident of Christian
County, near Rogersville, were conducted Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, at the Chaffin
Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Interment was in the
Weaver cemetery near Ozark under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Shelton was born March
3, 1894 near Ozark, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Shelton. Death came following a
lingering illness at his home in the Smyrna community on Feb. 14, 1953. He was a
former employee at the U. S. Medical Center in Springfield, but die to ill health was
forced to retire from active work some five years ago. Surviving are his wife. Jessie of
the home; two daughters, Mrs. Earnest Stevens of El Reno, Okla and Mrs. Bill McCurdy
of Springfield; two grandchildren; two brothers, Harry Shelton of Ozark [sic - only one
listed]; one sister, Mrs. Loyal Hanks of Ozark and a host of other relatives and friends.
Shelton, Clell Arthur 14 Nov 1921 - 28 Nov 1951 CCR 6 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of Charles N. & Ida Mary (Chambers) Shelton; married 8 Dec 1945 Clara Lee
Roberts; widow married 11 Dec 1953 Gale Allen Clinton]
Clell Arthur Shelton, 30 year-old resident of the Shady Grove community, south
of Sparta, was fatally injured in a tree felling accident on his father’s farm near
Highlandville, Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 28. the accident occurred while Shelton and a
brother were cutting timber and following the accident was rushed to O’Reilly hospital in
Springfield in a Chaffin ambulance, but lived only a short time. He was born Nov. 14,
1921, at Highlandville, Mo., the son of Charles and Ida Shelton. He lived in
Highlandville until he was called into service in World War II. He served with distinction
as a member of the 16th Medical Depot Company in Normandy, Northern France,
Rhineland, Ardennes, Tunisia, and Sicily campaigns. For his meritorious service he was
awarded six Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, for wounds received Dec. 26, 1944 in
Belgium, and the Good Conduct Medal with Oak Leaf cluster. He received an honorable
discharge on Oct. 2, 1945, after serving with the Armed Forces of his country for three
years and four months. On Dec. 8, 1945, he was united in marriage to Clara Lee Roberts,
and to this union two sons were born, Stanley, age 5, and Phillip, age 3. He was a
member of the Highlandville Baptist church. He also belonged to the American Legion
and V.F.W., having served as Service Officer of Local Post 6858 V.F.W. Surviving
besides his wife and sons, are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shelton of Highlandville;
five sisters, Mrs. Ella Shipman of Chadwick, Mrs. Callie Hammons and Mrs. Maggie
Sample of Klamath Falls, OR, Mrs. Jesse Montgomery of Blackwell, OK, and Mrs. Pearl
Maddox of Highlandville; three brothers, Lester of Independence, KS., Lloyd of Tulsa,

OK., and Mack of Highlandville; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist church, with Rev. Harold Hurst
officiating. Burial was in the Roberts cemetery near Sparta under direction of Chaffin of
Ozark.
Shelton, E. Albert "Al" 26 Jan 1915 - 15 Sep 2005 SN-L 21 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Levi & Ella Shelton; married 1937 Beulah Bridegroom ]
Al Shelton, age 90, died peacefully on Sept. 15, 2005. Al was born on Jan. 26,
1915, in Warrenton, Mo. He and his brother J.W. owned the Ford Dealership in
Brunswick, Mo., then in Bolivar, Mo., during the late 1940's and 1950's. He and his
family resided in Springfield, Mo., for several years, where he was engaged in Real
Estate. He then retired to South Texas. He has lived with his wife in Nixa, Mo., for the
past two and a half years. Al was preceded in death by his parents, Levi and Ella Shelton;
his brother, J.W. Shelton; his daughter, Judith Shelton David; and his granddaughter,
Jerri Anne Hill Morris. He is survived by Beulah Bridegroom Shelton, his wife of 68
years; his sister, Edna Lay of California; his two daughters, Nancy Hill and her husband,
Jerry, of Kimberling City, Mo., and Marilynn Bilyeu and her husband, Richard, of
Spokane, Mo.; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at
1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield.
Shelton, Edna Ellen (Hannah) 27 Dec 1907 - 20 Sep 2000 CCH-N 27 Sep 2000
Edna Ellen Shelton, age 92, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, September 20,
2000 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born December 27, 1907, near the
Selmore Community, the daughter of Clarence Sylvester and Charity Catherine Wheeler
Hannah. She married Ward Arthur Shelton who preceded her in death in 1971. She was
also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters, Lola Bilyeu, Hugh Hannah, Lillie
Bilyeu, Emma Daniels, Helen Gibson, Herbert Hannah, Alvin Hannah, and Clell Hannah.
Mrs. Shelton was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include: Three
daughters, Eldorene Montgomery and Mary Noon, both of Ozark, and Charlene Aleshire,
Nixa; a son, Arthur Gene Shelton, Springfield; seven grandchildren, Kathy Long, Cindy
Stark, Melinda Shelton, David Noon, Lyndia Chaffin, Deborah Yarborough, and Ronna
Hicklin; eight great-grandchildren; five great- great-grandchildren; two step
grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Friday, September 22, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Max Edmondson
and Rev. Robert Daniels officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or Selmore Baptist Church,
in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W Walnut, Ozark.
Shelton, Edward W. “Eddie” 1888 - 7 Aug 1966 CCR 11 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: married Tressie E. McGlothin 3 Mar 1904 - Sep 1990]
E. W. “Eddie” Shelton, 78, a resident of Nixa and Highlandville most of his life,
died at 2 a.m. Sunday in the Mt. Vernon Sanatorium following a long illness. Funeral
services were at 2 o’cloch Tuesday afternoon in Harris Chapel at Nixa wih the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Shelton, a
member of the Riverdale Baptist Church, is survived by his wife, Tressie, of the home in

Nixa; three brothers, Jake, Albert & Bill, all of Springfield; and one sister, Mrs. Neta
Pike, of St. Louis.
Shelton, Ephraim D. 24 May 1876 - 1 Nov 1965 CCR 4 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Josiah T. & Fannie (Wadkins) Shelton; married Anna Martha Bilyeu 10
Oct 1886 - 26 Jul 1969]
E. D. Shelton, 89, a lifelong Christian County resident, died at 7:30 a.m. Monday
in his home here after a lingering illness. A well-known retired farmer and well driller, he
was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, near Ozark. He formerly taught in grade and
music schools in communities surrounding Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Ann; four sons,
Ward and Walter, both of Ozark, Wade, Sparta and Wayne, Stockton; two daughters,
Mrs. Edna Carpenter, Fordland and Mrs. Jewell Workman, Sparta; 14 grandchildren and
24 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery
southeast of Ozark.
Shelton, Grace May (Fulk) 11 Dec 1892 - 29 Mar 1974
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace May Shelton, 81, Lebanon, will be at 10 a.m.
Monday in Holman Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Starnes officiating. Burial will be
in Manley Cemetery, Springfield. Mrs. Shelton died at 10 p.m. Friday in Wallace
Hospital, Lebanon, following a long illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.
Mildred Phillips, Springfield and Mrs. Wilma Nutter, Brice Star Route, Lebanon; six
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Springfield
Leader and Press, March 31 1974.
Shelton, Gracie (Smith) 18 Aug 1928 - 11 Mar 2006 SN-L 13 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Lennie Buster & Elva (Shipman) Smith]
Gracie Shelton, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2006. She
was born August 18, 1928, in Sparta, the daughter of Lennie Buster and Elva (Shipman)
Smith. Gracie retired from Fasco Industries, and had previously worked at Ozark
Treasures for several years. She loved being with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren
and other family members, and made the best sugar cookies. She also enjoyed sewing.
She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy
Stark and husband, Lance, Nixa, and Mindy Shelton, Springfield; four grandchildren,
Steven Long and wife, Cindy, Julie Girth, Jeremy Woods and wife, Jessica, and Angie
Mullins and husband, Jeff; seven great-grandchildren, Zachary, Destanie, Reese, Olivia,
C.J., Riley and Adam; a sister, Mary Kerr and husband, Stan, Branson; two brothers, Earl
Smith and wife, Nancy, Springfield, and Junior Smith and wife, Ellen, Ada, Oklahoma;
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Long; a sister,
Edith Wimsatt; two brothers, Robert and Bill Smith; and her parents. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow
in Sparta Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home for viewing after 4 p.m. today.
Shelton, Huba Thelma (Youngblood) 1 Dec 1916 - 2 Jan 1992 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Roscoe & Audry Youngblood; married 19 Oct 1934 Wayne E.
Shelton 28 Aug 1909 - 27 Jan 1986]

Huba Thelma Shelton, 75, Springfield, died Thursday in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born Dec. 1, 1916 and was the daughter of Roscoe and Audry
Youngblood. She lived in the Sparta and Ozark areas and attended school in Sparta. She
had lived in Springfield for the past 20 years. On Oct. 19, 1934 she married Wayne E.
Shelton, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Chris
Allen Shelton. Survivors include a son, Gene Shelton and wife, Betty, Kansas City, Kan.;
two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosalie and Jim Hyde Kansas City, Kan., and Carol and
Jim Hale, Sparta; a brother, Nile Ladd, Rockaway Beach; seven grandchildren, Penny,
Pam, Phyllis, Patty, Curtis, Jimmy and Kitty; 16 great-grandchildren; and two step greatgrandchildren. Services were held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Jimmy Hale officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Shelton, James Orval 18 Jan 1888 - Sept 1967
Funeral services for James Orval Shelton, 79, who died Thursday at University of
Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, will be at 1 p.m. Sunday in Palmer-Pickering
Chapel with the Rev. Carlton Knight officiating and burial in Manley Cemetery near
Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Grace; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma Nutter, Lake
Wales, Fla., and Mrs. Mildred Phillips, Lebanon; and one sister, Mrs. Laura Herndon,
Springfield. (Springfield Leader-Press – 23 September 1967)
Shelton, Lester Charles 29 Dec 1904 - 12 Feb 1972 CCR 2 Mar 1972 p8 & OH 2 Mar
1972 p6
[Note: Son of Charles N. & Mary (Chalmers) Shelton; married 8 Sep 1932 Mary
Jackson]
Lester Charles Shelton of Tucson, Ariz., a former resident of Highlandville, died
Feb 12 at Tucson, Funeral services and burial were Feb. 17 at Tucson. Survivors include
his wife, Mary; three daughters, Edna Mae Krause, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., Ira Ann Curtis,
Bakersfield, Calif. and Marilyn Jane Whiting, Tucson; two sons, Ronald Lee Shelton,
Bakersfield and William Eugene Shelton, Tucson; 11 grandchildren; his step-mother,
Mrs. Ida Shelton, Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Eula Mae Shipman, Chadwick; four halfsisters, Mrs. Callie Hammond and Mrs. Maggie Sample, Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Jessie
Montgomery, Moberly and Mrs. Pearl Brumley, Ozark and a half-brother, Mack Shelton,
Highlandville.
Shelton, Lloyd W. 18 Jul 1910 - 18 Nov 1966 CCR 24 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Charles N. & Ida Mary (Chambers) Shelton; married Leda]
Funeral services for Lloyd W. Shelton, 56, who died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18
at Doctor’s Memorial Hospital, Tulsa, were at 10 a.m. Monday at Moore Greenlawn
Chapel at Tulsa. Graveside services were at 4 p.m. Monday in the Highlandville
Cemetery with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. There were Masonic rites at
graveside. Shelton, who had lived for 30 years at Tulsa and was employed by Standard
Oil Company there, was a former resident of Highlandville. He was a member of the
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Leda; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Lipe,
Tulsa and Miss Judy Shelton of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shelton,
Highlandville; two brothers, Lester, Tucson, Ariz, and Mack, Highlandville; five sisters,

Mrs. Eula Shipman, Chadwick, Mrs. Callie Hammons, and Mrs. Maggie Sample, both of
Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Jesse Montgomery, Moberly and Mrs. Pearl Brumley, Ozark.
Shelton, Mack Melvin 23 Jun 1917 - 2 Nov 2006 SN-L 4 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Charlie & Ida Mae (Davis) Shelton; married Eva Henry; married Beatrice
Bishop]
Mack Melvin Shelton, age 89, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday,
November 2, 2006, in his home. He was born June 23, 1917, in Highlandville, the son of
Charlie and Ida Mae (Davis) Shelton. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Mr.
Shelton was a farmer, and lived throughout his life in Highlandville. He was a member of
Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Eva Henry,
his second wife, Beatrice Bishop, four brothers, Lester, Lonnie, Loyd and Clell Shelton,
and two sisters, Eula Shipman, and Maggie Sample. Survivors include: three sisters,
Jessie Blevins and Pearl Brumley, both of Ozark, and Callie Hammond, Klamath Falls,
Oregon; a sister-in-law, Clara Lee Clinton; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor James Mohler
officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Shelton, Mary (Maples) Bishop 7 May 1918 - 5 Dec 2004 SN-L 7 Dec 2004
Mary Bishop Shelton, age 86, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday, December
5, 2004, in Christian Healthcare of Springfield West. She was born May 7, 1918, the
daughter of George and Naomi (Brown) Maples in Grove, Oklahoma. Mary was a
homemaker and also was employed more than 20 years at JJ Newberry. She was a
member of Faith Baptist Church of Spokane. Survivors include her husband of the past
16 years, Mack, Highlandville; her son, George Bishop and wife, Bonnie, Highlandville;
her daughter, Shirley Noyes and husband Don, Highlandville; four grandchildren, Russell
and Timothy Bishop, and Janice Evans and Robert Case; nine great-grandchildren,
Brittney, Hunter and Courtney Bishop, Christian, Kyle and Jared Evans, and Nicole,
Natalie and Daniel Case; several step grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Norma Jean Maples,
Strafford, and Eula Bishop, Highlandville; and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding
her in death were her parents; her first husband, Robert Earl Bishop; and her brothers and
sisters. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 8 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with George Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Shelton, Matt D. 6 Jun 1886 - 7 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
[Note: Son of Martin & Elizabeth (Kelley) Shelton; married Paralee]
Funeral services for Matt D. Shelton, 75, a lifelong resident of the Hopedale
community north of Ozark, who died at 1 a.m. Monday at Springfield Baptist Hospital
after a long illness, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark. Burial
was in Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin & Son. He was a retired farmer and
stockman and a member of Ozark Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Paralee Shelton of the home.
Shelton, Phillip Gregory 19 Dec 1974 - 31 Dec 1992 OH 6 Jan 1993

[Note: Son of Phil & Betty (Scaggs) Shelton]
Phillip Gregory Shelton, 18, Harrison, AR, died Thursday, Dec. 31, 1992 at his
home. He was born Dec. 19, 1974 in Springfield and had lived in Greenfield before
moving to Harrison 10 years ago. He attended Harrison High School. He was preceded in
death by his paternal grandfather, Clell A. Shelton; his maternal grandmother, Florence
Scaggs; and a brother, Shannon Lemon. Survivors include his mother, Betty Shelton,
Harrison; his father, Phil Shelton, Ozark; two brothers, Jeffery Shelton, Springfield, and
Luke James Shelton, Ozark; three sisters, Kelly Turbyfill and Michelle Carlton, both of
Harrison, and Lacey Shelton, Ozark; paternal grandparents, Gale and Clara Lee Clinton,
Ozark; maternal grandfather, Jack Scaggs, Harrison; aunts, uncles, cousins and other
relatives. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 2, in the First Christian Church, Harrison,
with Dr. Edward L. Johnson officiating. Burial was in Omaha Methodist Church under
the direction of Christeson Funeral Home, Harrison. Memorial contributions may be
made to Harrison High School, c/o Coach Tommy Tice, 925 Goblin Drive, Harrison, AR
72601.
Shelton, Rose Emma (Cash) 23 Dec 1873 - 31 Aug 1947 CCR 4 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Job & Mary Cash; married 16 Mar 1893 John Shelton; neither grave
has legible tombstone in Hopedale Cemetery]
Rose Emma Cash was born Dec. 23, 1873, and passed away at her home in Ozark
on Aug. 31, 1947, following an illness of several weeks, at the age of 74 years, 8 months,
and 8 days. In 1883 she was married to John Shelton and to this union five children were
born. One son preceded her in death. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Blanche Hanks of
Ozark, and three sons, Clarence Shelton of Springfield, Harry Shelton of Hartville, and
Ward Shelton of Ozark. A sister, Mrs. S.L. Bilyeu, also survives, besides seven
grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In girlhood, she united with the Harmony Baptist
church, near Rogersville, later moving her membership to the Ozark Baptist church.
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home, conducted
by Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield and Rev. Bonnie Ward of Ozark. Burial was in
Hopedale cemetery, beside her husband, under direction of T.B. Chaffin.
Shelton, Tressie E. (McGlothin) 3 Mar 1904 - Sep 1990
Nixa: Tressie Shelton, 86, Nixa, died at 11:53 a.m. Thursday in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born March 3, 1904, in Highlandville, Mo, to William
and Susan McGlothin, She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Shelton. She is
survived by two nieces, Flora Manary, Bois D'Arc and Edna Mae Trigg, Papua, New
Guina; and two nephews, Howard Eugene Bolin, Marshfield and J.C. Bolin, Brighton.
Services will be at 3:30 p.m. today in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Bob
Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery This is from a
Springfield Newspaper and the collection of Mary Jane Arterberry. Submitted by: Fran
Kyker.
Shelton, Tressie F. (Wasson) 6 Jun 1884 - 20 Aug 1955 CCR 25 Aug 1955 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Tressie F. Shelton, 71, who died Saturday, August 20,
were held Tuesday afternoon at the Nixa Christian Church with Rev. Fred Jackman and
Rev. Ivan Potts officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of the

Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Shelton was a native of the Nixa community and
lived near there all her life until moving to a farm home near Republic five years ago. She
was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, W. T.
Shelton; one son, Wallace B. Shelton, of the home, route 1, Brookline; two daughters,
Mrs. John Carlson of Republic and Mrs, Allen Poage of El Paso, Texas; five
grandchildren’ five brothers; Ralph Wasson of Garden City, Kan., Charles Wasson of
Guymon, Okla., Otto Wasson of Yates Center, Kan., Milton Wasson of Nixa, and Joseph
Wasson of Bowie, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Ercell Wallace and Mrs. Lorene Fleming of
Visalia, Calif and Mrs. Frances Fitzgerald of Liberal, Kan.
Shelton, W. L. "Connie" 14 Sep 1914 - 11 Apr 2001 CCH-N 25 Apr 2001
W . L. "Connie" Shelton, 86, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2001 in
his home. He was born Sept. 17, 1914 in Ozark, the son of E.D. and Annie (Bilyeu)
Shelton. On Feb. 22, 1936 he and Evelyn Wisner were married. Mr. Shelton owned and
operated a heavy equipment company before retirement. He was a member of Sparta
Masonic Lodge #296 A.F.&A.M., Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Scottish Rite and all other
Masonic bodies. He was also a member of Ozark Easter Star Chapter #98. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Shirley Melton, four brothers, a sister and his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Evelyn; a son, Connie Lee Shelton, Galena; five
grandchildren, Shawn Shelton, Chicago, Ill., Leanne Shelton, Ozark, Lyn Shelton, N.Y.,
Seth Shelton and Simeon Shelton, both of Springfield; two great-grandsons, Cameron
and Triston Shelton; a sister, Jewell Greene, Sparta; nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were April 14 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating.
Burial and a Masonic service followed in McCoy Cemetery, Ozark.
Shelton, Wade Robert “Bob” 30 Nov 1906 - 12 Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: Son of Ephriam & Anna (Bilyeu) Shelton; married Mable ]
Funeral services for Wade R. “Bob” Shelton, 66, of Kirbyville, were held at 2
p.m. last Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating.
Burial was in McCoy Cemetery. A former longtime resident of Sparta and Ozark, where
he was a farmer, he moved to Kirbyville in 1971. He was a member of Victory Baptist
Church southeast of Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Mable; one daughter, Anna
Louise of Kansas City; one sons, Robert W. of San Francisco; two brothers, Wayne of
Springfield and Walter of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Carpenter, of Fordland and Mrs.
Jewell Greene of Sparta; three grandchildren.
Shelton, Ward A. 30 Dec 1904 - 28 Oct 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
[Note: Son of John & Rose ( ) Shelton; married 25 Dec 1925 Edna Ellen Hannah 27 Dec
1907 - 20 Sep 2000]
Ward A. Shelton, 66, lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 5:18 p.m. Thursday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after being a patient there 12 days. He was a member of the
Selmore Baptist Church. where he was a deacon. Mr. Shelton was owner of W. A.
Shelton and Son, Inc. Well Drilling of Ozark. He is survived by one son, Arthur Gene
Shelton of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Eldorene Montgomery, Ozark, Mrs. Mary
Lou Noon, Ozark, and Mrs. Charlene Aleshire, Nixa; three brothers, Wade Shelton of
Forsyth, Wayne Shelton of Strafford and Walter Shelton of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Edna

Carpenter, Fordland and Mrs. Jewell Greene, Ozark; and seven grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 3 p.m. Sunday at Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Arthur Page and
Max Edmondson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Shelton, William H. 26 Jul 1837 - 10 Jun 1927
Funeral services for W. H. Shelton, 90 years old, who died Thursday night at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. H. W. Herndon, 759 South Grant avenue, will be held at 1
o’clock this afternoon at the First Baptist church at Battlefield, Mo., with burial in
Manley Cemetery under direction of W. L. Starne(sp?), undertaker. Daily News, October
9, 1927.
Shelton, William J. 25 Aug 1887 - 27 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
Services for William J. Shelton, 93, Norwood, brother of Effie Crapser, Nixa,
were held Aug. 30 in Ava with burial in Loftin Cemetery. He died Aug. 27 in Cox
Medical Center and was a World War I veteran.
Shelton, William T. 6 Dec 1882 - 11 Mar 1965
William T. Shelton, 83, Rt. 1, Brookline, died last Thursday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital at Springfield. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include a son, Wallace,
Route 1, Brookline; two daughters, Mrs. Edith Carlson, Republic, and Mrs. Katy Lee
Poage, El Paso, Tex.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday in
Cantrell Chapel at Republic with the Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 18 March 1965 in the margin.
Shepard, Dinah Lyn 6 May 1954 - 16 Aug 2002 CCH-N 4 Sep 2002
[Note: Daughter of Revs. G. L. & Vivian (Hughes) Shepard]
Dinah Lyn Shepard, 48, Ozark, died Aug. 16, 2002, in her home, following a
courageous battle with breast cancer. Shepard was born May 6, 1954, in Greenfield, to
Rev G.L. Shepard and Rev. Vivian (Hughes) Shepard. After graduating from Greenfield
High School she attended Central Bible College in Springfield. Shepard taught children
in the Children's Crusade Program. She also learned to sign. She was a member of Sparta
Assembly of God Church where she taught the youth to sign. She enjoyed music and was
a musician and singer. Shepard's professional life prompted her to start the first mobile
dog grooming business in the Springfield area. After her successful pet business she
founded Dinah's Kitchen Sweet Hot Pickles and Relishes. She was preceded in death by
her mother. Shepard is survived by her father Rev. G.L. Shepard of Ozark; two brothers
Danny Shepard and wife Pat of York, Maine, and Joel Shepard and wife Pat of
Greenfield; one sister Sharon Rust and husband Clancy of Kansas City; and her special
friend and companion Susan Keene of Ozark. Funeral services were Aug. 19, 2002, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Darrell Mead officiating. Burial
followed in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield.
AND
Shepard, Dinah Lyn 6 May 1954 - 16 Aug 2002

Dinah Lyn Shepard, 48, Ozark, passed away at 5 a.m. Friday, August 16, 2002 in
her home, following a courageous battle with breast cancer. Dinah was born May 6, 1954
in Greenfield, Mo. to Rev. G.L. Shepard and Rev. Vivian (Hughes) Shepard. After
graduating from Greenfield High School, she attended Central Bible College in
Springfield. Dinah was a gifted teacher and taught children in the Children’s Crusade
Program. She also learned to sign and brought pleasure to music lovers by her ability to
sign. Dinah was a member of Sparta Assembly of God Church where she taught the
youth to sign. She enjoyed music and was a very accomplished musician and singer.
Dinah’s professional life prompted her to start the first mobile dog grooming business in
the Springfield area. After her successful pet business, she had another winner with the
founding of Dinah’s Kitchen Sweet Hot Pickles and Relishes. Dinah has gone to a place
with no pain and suffering and will be sadly missed by all those whose lives she touched.
Her love of living and friends made her darkest days full of joy. The companionship of a
host of loved ones never went a day without calling, stopping to visit or sending cards.
She has always been an inspiration to all those she met and the world mourns today for
her passing. Words cannot describe the void left in this world without her, but we have
peace knowing she is smiling down on everyone who loved her. She was preceded in
death by her mother. Dinah is survived by her father, Rev. G.L. Shepard of Ozark; two
brothers, Danny Shepard and wife Pat of York, Maine, and Joel Shepard and wife Pat of
Greenfield, Mo.; one sister, Sharon Rust and husband Clancy of Kansas City, Mo.; and
her special friend and companion, Susan Keene of Ozark. Funeral services will be held at
11 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2002 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Darrell Mead officiating. Burial will follow in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield, Mo.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Dinah requested donations
to be made in her memory to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, 330 N.
Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806. Springfield News-Leader, August 20, 2002.
Shepard, Dorothy "Lucky" (Shepard) Madrzykowski 13 Jun 1941 -2 Apr 2005 SNL 5 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of George & Gladys Shepard; married ? Madrzykowski]
Dorothy "Lucky" Shepard passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, April 2,
2005. She lived in Republic for several years before moving to Texas, and returned later
to live with her daughter in Clever. Lucky will be remembered mostly for her wonderful
sense of humor, and the color she brought to all of our lives. She was preceded in death
by her parents, George and Gladys Shepard, and two sisters, Georgene Lasso and Eileen
Cardwell. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Cheryl and John Messina,
Murrieta, Calif., Rob and Melissa Madrzykowski, Republic, Mo., Jim and Belkis
Madrzykowski, Cypress, Texas, and Shannon and Chris Noe, Clever, Mo.; five
grandchildren, Adam, Jacob, Jennifer, Brett and Valerie; a brother, John Shepard, Roy,
Utah; a sister, Judy Vice, Sparks, Nev.; other relatives, and many friends. Memorial
services will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic, with Pastor Don Washam officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Shepard, Gearold “G. L.” 27 Jul 1917 - 20 Jan 2003 CCH-N 29 Jan 2003

[Note: Son of Albert McKinley & Sarah Jane (Asher) Shepard; married 25 May 1940
Vivian Hughes 17 May 1921 - 4 Feb 1998]
The Rev. Gearold (G. L.) Shepard, 85, died Jan. 20, 2003, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Shepard was born July 27, 1917, in Cassville, the second of five
children born to Albert McKinley and Sarah Jane (Asher) Shepard. On May 25, 1940, he
was united in marriage to Vivian Hughes and the union bore four children. Shepard was a
carpenter by trade, a part-time deputy sheriff, and an evangelist. Because of his ministry
and obedience to God he was a pioneer minister who started and established churches
throughout the Southern Missouri District. He and his wife and family crossed the
country from coast to coast, sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Blessed and
empowered by the Lord he became an ordained minister of the Assemblies of God on
April 13, 1953. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the Rev. Vivian
Shepard; his daughter, Dina Lynn Shepard; both of his parents; brother Thomas Shepard;
and sister Betty Adams. Shepard is survived by his daughter Sharon Rust and husband
Clancy, Kansas City; two sons, Joel Shepard and wife Pat, Greenfield, and Danny
Shepard and wife Pat, York, Maine; brother Charles Shepard, Canon City, Colo.; sister
Clista Larrabee, Yuma, Ariz.; two sisters-in-law, Beverly Walker, St. Louis, and Evelyn
Hoover, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; other relatives and
many loving friends. The Shepard family would like to express a special thanks to the
Pastor Darrell Mead of Sparta Assembly of God for his loving attendance when Shepard
needed him; Dr. Baron, who was able to give the family almost eight more years of
memories; the nursing staff and attendants at Cox South, both 400 West Cardiac Care and
ICU; Toni Brittain and Sheila Watson, who were able to care for Shepard when the
family could not be there; and especially to Uncle Charles for his tender loving care over
the past 10 months. Services were held at 1 p.m. Jan. 22, in Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor Darrell Mead officiating. Burial was in Greenfield Cemetery, Greenfield.
Shepherd, Virginia A. (Pennington) 26 Jul 1917 - 3 Jan 2004 SN-L 5 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Buel & Mollie Pennington; married Robert G. Shepherd]
Virginia A (Pennington) Shepherd, 86, Springfield, passed away January 3, 2004
in the Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born July 26, 1917 in Wichita, Okla. to
Buel and Mollie Pennington. Anyone who knew her knows how much she loved to
travel, and now she made her ultimate trip to Heaven. She was married to Robert G.
Shepherd and jointly owned and operated an office supply business in Gary, Ind. until
they retired to Springfield in 1973. She was a member of Jefferson Ave. Baptist Church.
She was loved and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her husband
Robert Grant Shepherd, her parents Buel and Mollie Pennington, and her brother Basil
Pennington. She is survived by her niece Jean Ann Ogden, her nephews Ronald A.
Pennington, Donald B. Pennington and numerous grand nieces and nephews. Funeral
services are under the direction of Missouri Funeral Care, 6113 Blue Ridge Blvd.,
Raytown, Mo. Family and friends visitation will be January 7, with graveside services at
Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City. Anyone wishing to send flowers knows how much
she love them.
Shepley, Billy Arnold, Jr. 21 Aug 1959 - 10 Oct 2004

CCH-N 13 Oct 2004

Billy Arnold Shepley Jr., 54, Fordland, died on Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004 at his
home. Billy was born Aug. 21, 1959, in Springfield to Billy A. Shepley Sr. and Dorothy
Cauthon Shepley. He was of the Methodist Faith and graduated from Fordland High
School in 1977 where he was active in band, choir and the yearbook staff. Billy was
married to Linda Johnston and had four daughters Jessica, Patricia, Elizabeth and Mary,
all of Springfield and two grandchildren, Brook Harris and Bridgett Shepley. Also
surviving are his father, Billy A. Shepley Sr., and wife Rachel, Sparta, three sisters Debra
Wilson and husband Rick, Rogersville, Cindy Phelps, Rogersville, Dawn Robb,
Rogersville, a step-sister Cynthia Cornelius, Ozark, and two step brothers, Michael and
Steven Cornelius both of Sparta. Aunts and uncles Joy Gatewood, Easton, Kan., Dale and
Millie Shepley, Hartville, Sam Shepley, Lawrence, Kan. and Harry and Merry Shepley,
Eudora, Kan. Several nieces and nephews. Billy was preceded in death by his mother
Dorothy. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday Oct. 14, 2004 at the PrestonMarsh Funeral Home in Rogersville. Visitation will follow until 9 p.m.
©Ozarks
Newsstand 2004
Sheppard, Ella M. 18 Aug 1882 - 15 Dec 1967 CCR 21 Dec 1967 p8
Mrs. Ella M. Sheppard, 85, Nixa, a former resident of Springfield, died at 5:30
a.m. Friday in the Kimbrough Nursing Home. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of the First
Christian Church, Nixa. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Besse Even, of the home.
Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Dale
DeLong officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Sherer, Clarence H. 6 Dec 1888 - 11 Mar 1970 CCR 19 Mar 1970 p8
[Note: married Edna G. Mapes 9 Mar 1898 - 1 Apr 1969 ]
Clarence H. Sherer, 81, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, March
11, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield following a short illness. A retired farmer, Mr.
Sherer had been a resident of Christian County since 1939 and was a member of Victory
Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Clarence H. Sherer, Jr. of the home; one daughter,
Mrs. Nancy Joan Hedgpeth, Nixa; three grandchildren and two step grandchildren.
Funeral services were art 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Sherer, Edna G. (Mapes) 9 Mar 1898 - 1 Apr 1969 CCR 3 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Robert M. & Nancy J. (Shipman) Mapes; married Clarence H. Sherer
6 Dec 1888 - 11 Mar 1970]
Mrs. Edna G. Sherer, 70, Rt. a, Ozark died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. A longtime resident of the Ozark community most of her life, she
was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Clarence H.; a
son, Clarence H., Jr. of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Joan Hedgpeth, Nixa; two sisters,
Mrs. Lola Dunham, Carthage, and Mrs. Jewell Bilyeu, Ozark; three grandchildren and
two step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Sherer, Edna G. (Mapes) 9 Mar 1898 - 1 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna G. Sherer, 70, Route 1, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in

Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Sherer died at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield
Sherrow, Grace C. (Williams)
4 Jun 1893 - 25 Sep 1963
CCR 26 Sep 1963
[Note: married William Everett Sherrow 22 Jul 1890 - 3 Nov 1958]
Mrs. Grace Sherrow, 70, a lifetime resident of the Fordland community before
moving here in April, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital
following a long illness. She was a members of the Church of Christ. Surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Ruby Fulton, of Ozark; a grandson reared in the home, Larry Sherrow,
with the Air Force in Germany; four other grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Will and Lige Williams, both of Fordland; and two sisters, Mrs. Ora Lee,
Fordland, and Mrs. Edna Burger, state of Colorado. Services will be announced by
Harris.
Sherrow, John W. 20 May 1860 - 20 Jul 1949 CCR 21 Jul 1949
[Note: Son of Hiram T. & Nancy Sherrow; married before 1880 Rachel Frances 27 Sep
1857 - 26 Sep 1928; married before 1930 census Rheuhama Louhaney (Lewis) Fulton
1881 - 22 May 1964]
John W. Sherrow, 89, of Fordland, Mo., died Wednesday morning at the home of
a son, in Springfield, after a lingering illness. Survivors are his wife, Louhaney Sherrow;
four sons, Jack of Springfield, Sam of Ozark, Lee of Fordland, and Roy of Decatur, Ala.;
four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; and one
sister, Mrs. N.L. Butler of Clovis, Calif. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at
the Fairview church by Rev. B.J. Barnett of Springfield, with burial in the Union Chapel
cemetery under direction of Kelly-Ferrell-Bergman of Fordland.
Sherrow, Rheuhama Louhaney (Lewis) Fulton 1881 - 22 May 1964 CCR 28 May
1964 p1
[Note: married ? Fulton; married about 1929 John W. Sherrow 20 May 1860 - 20 Jul
1949]
Mrs. Rheuhama “Lou” Sherrow, 82, died at 3:45 p.m. Friday in the Medley
Nursing Home in Nixa, where she had been a patient for three months. She was a
member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Gladys Riddle,
Fordland, Mrs. Myrtle Martin, Freedom, Calif.; four sons, Malcolm Fulton, Mtn. View,
Calif., Delmer Fulton, Selma, Calif., Talman Fulton, San Jose, Calif., and Fred Fulton,
Ozark’ two step-daughters, Mrs. Goldia Dennis, Joplin and Mrs. Sylvia Lee, Rogersville;
a sister, Mrs. Minnie Hinch, state of Texas; two brothers, Hasford and Henry Lewis, both
of the state of Texas; 22 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Monday at 3 p.m. in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Joe Deal officiating. Burial
was in Fulton Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Sherrow, Samuel S. Aug 1884 - 3 May 1958
CCR 15 May 1958 p1
Funeral services for Sam S. Sherrow, 74, who died Saturday night, May 3 at his
home at Ozark, following a lengthy illness were held Tuesday, May 6 at 2:00 p.m. at
Fairview Chapel, south of Fordland, with L. O. Sanderson officiating. Burial was in
Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Conner Funeral Home of

Rogersville. A native of northeastern Christian County, he spent practically all his life in
that section of the county. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He served some time as
a guard at the State Penitentiary in Jefferson City and was a deputy sheriff of Christian
County for 14 years. Baptized in 1903, he was a member of the Church of Christ. He was
also a member of the Oddfellows Lodge at Fordland. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Elza Sherrow of the home at Ozark; one son, Basil Sherrow of Eaton, Colo; his stepmother, Mrs. John Sherrow of Ozark; a step-daughter, Mrs. Laura Belle Harper of
Morrisville; three brothers, Jack Sherrow of Springfield, Lee Sherrow of Fordland and
Ray Sherrow of Decatur, Ala. four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and three
step grandchildren
Sherwood, Catherine Jean (Collins) 11 Mar 1940 - 30 Jun 1998 CCH-N 8 Jul 1998
Mrs. Catherine Jean Sherwood, 58, Nixa, a Nursing Service Dispatcher, died at
4:30 a.m., Tuesday. June 30 1998, in St. John's Regional Health Center. Springfield. She
was born March 11, 1940, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Daniel Dink Collins and Adna Lois
(Fullenwider) Collins. She is survived by her father, Daniel D. Collins of Burney, Calif.;
and her three daughters and sons-in-law, Tamara and Richard Gonzalez of Nixa: Pamal
and Shane Hegarty of Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.: and Jeanette and Joseph Gallant.
Jr. of Nixa; and seven grandchildren. Mrs. Sherwood enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and
time spent with her family. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.. Friday. July 3, at Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, in
Springfield.
Sherwood, Malcolm 14 Jul 1909 - 7 Aug 2004 SN-L 10 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of George Washington & Lucille Mae (O'Connor) Sherwood; married 16 Dec
1933 Virginia Dolores Grisham]
Malcolm Sherwood was born July 14, 1909, in Toledo, Ohio, to George
Washington Sherwood and Lucille Mae O'Connor, and died at his home August 7, 2004,
in Springfield, Mo. He married Virginia Dolores Grisham on December 16, 1933, in
Hannibal, Mo., and two children were born to this union. He worked for Southwestern
Bell Telephone Co. in Hannibal and Louisiana, Missouri, as a lineman and
installer/repairman. In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Navy and graduated from
the U.S. Navy underwater demolition school at Fort Pierce, Florida. He attained the rank
of Master Chief Petty Officer and was honorably discharged from active duty in 1945. In
March of 1948, he and his wife purchased and co-managed the telephone company in
Branson and surrounding communities, eventually renaming it Twin Lakes Telephone
Company. They were instrumental in the expansion of telephone service to the
communities of Branson, Forsyth, Hollister, Rockaway Beach, Ozark, Reeds Spring, as
well as other towns in the Taney, Stone, and Christian counties. In 1962, after a long
career in the communication business, they sold their interest to Continental Telephone
Co. In late 1963, he moved to Buffalo, Mo., where he engaged in a cattle and hog
farming operation in northeast Dallas county. He was preceded in death by his first wife,
Virginia, in 1979; both parents; a stepfather, Harry Crance; and a stepson, Maurice
George. On August 3, 1981, he married Loretta W. Calton, and they later moved to
Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Loretta; one son, Devon F. Sherwood of
Springfield; one daughter, Kimberley Duggan and husband, Marvin, of Buffalo; three

granddaughters, Melissa Mann, Jennifer Schneider, and Dr. Leslie Sherwood; two
grandsons, Stuart Sherwood and Marc Duggan; two great-granddaughters, Morgan and
Taylor; two great-grandsons, Hayden and Ryan; a stepdaughter, Gloria Cobb and
husband, Tom, and son, Dusty, of Republic; and one stepson, Keith Calton, of the state of
Texas. It was his decision to be cremated and no service is planned at this time.
Arrangements under direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. The family wishes
for any memorial contributions to be made to St. John's Hospice.
Shields, Ella Marie (Fritts) Lewis 15 Oct 1921 - 6 Jun 2002 CCH-N 19 Jun 2002
[Note: Daughter of Asa &Sara (Sims) Fritts; married first ? Lewis; married second
?Shields]
Ella Marie Shields, 81, died June 6, 2002, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She
was born Oct. 16, 1921, in Linden, Colo., the daughter of Asa Fritts and Sara (Sims)
Shields. She was a a homemaker and had worked in food service for a high school in
Ontario, Conn. She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. Survivors include:
Her daughter, Anna McDaris, Boone, N.C.; four sons, Edward Allen Shields, Thomas
Shields, Independence, Charles Lewis and Roger Lewis, both of Arkansas; a sister,
Myrtle Johnstone, Cali Mesa, Calif.; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. No
services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Shilling, Maxine (Thompson) 18 Sept 1918 - 9 Mar 2003 CCH-N 26 Mar 2003
Maxine Thompson Shilling, 84, beloved mother, grandmother and greatgrandmother, died March 9, 2003, at the home of her daughter in Ozark. Shilling was
born Sept.18, 1918, in Tulsa, Okla., to Gordon and Mabel Thompson. She graduated
from Tulsa Central High School in 1936. She was a Big Band singer in the 30s and 40s
and later sang in the Boston Avenue Methodist Choir. Retiring to the family home on
Grand Lake in 1972, she enjoyed life to the fullest. Survivors include a daughter;
Suzanne Skeans, Ozark; and a son, Bill, Wichita, Kan.; grandchildren John and Will,
Brian, Jon and Ashleigh; and great-grandchildren, Chloe, Olivia, Margaret and Eric
William. Other survivors include nephew James; niece Patricia; and many wonderful
friends. Shilling will always live in our hearts and her memory will live forever. A
graveside service was held at 2 p.m. March 13, in Ketchum Cemetery, Ketchum, Okla.,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests contributions in Schilling's name to Mercy St. John's HospiceCare, 1378 East
Republic Road, Springfield, 65804.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Shine, Jerry E. 9 May 1941 – 2 Dec 1996 CCH-N 7 Dec 1996
Jerry E. Shine, 55, Ozark, passed away Monday, December 2, 1996, in his home.
Mr. Shine was born May 9, 1941, in Keltner, Missouri, the son of John and Dorothy
Shine. He was united in marriage to Charlene Goolwen on November 2, 1962, in
Springfield, Missouri. He was a retired truck driver for Beaufort Transfer, an active
member of Palmer Heights Baptist Church, an amateur ham radio operator, and an avid
fisherman. He was preceded in death by his mother, a brother-inlaw, Don Larson, and a
great-niece, Hailey Larson. He is survived by his wife, Charlene; his father, John Shine;
two sons, John Robert and Joey Shine, both of Ozark; a daughter and her husband,

Leanna and Skip Knapp, Ozark; five sisters, Juanita Adams, Springfield, Huba Wells and
her husband Ray, Centertown, Missouri, Dorsey Dalton and husband Gene, Fordland;
Ruth Swearengin, Springfield; Donna McMullin and husband Marvin, Springfield; two
brothers and their wives, I.T. and Joan Shine, Pleasant Hope; Jim and Carol Shine,
Jacksonville, Texas; and three grandsons, Rusty, Joshua and Cory. Funeral services were
held Thursday, December 5, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at
Rivermonte. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Shipley, George Thomas 1869 - 12 Feb 1949 CCR 17 Feb 1949
Funeral services for George Thomas Shipley, 79, a former resident of the Dora
community, who died Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Freeman, near
Brookline, were held Monday at Ball church near Dora, with burial in the cemetery there
under direction of Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Shipman, Abraham 22 Apr 1844 - 20 Feb 1922
Abraham Shipman, aged 78 years, living on the old John T. Walker place 6 miles
north of Ozark, died Monday morning, February 20, 1922, Funeral services were held at
the Sparta Baptist Church Tuesday, conducted by Rev. A. S. Hanks with burial in the
Fairview cemetery, three miles south of Sparta, under the direction of the Ozark
Undertaking Company. (Christian County Republican, 24 February 1922). Contributed
by Bill Goss.
Shipman, Adrian 30 Apr 1902 - 6 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
[Note: married 29 Aug 1924 Grace Rushing; married 16 Sep 1926 Dove Alice (James)
Davis 15 Apr 1890 - 3 Jul 1975
OZARK - Funeral services for Adrian Shipman, 71, of Bruner, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Bruner Baptist Church with Raymond Boyd officiating. Burial was in
Bruner Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr. Shipman died at 9:30 p.m.
Sunday at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a long illness. He is survived by his
wife, Dove Alice; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Hull of Elkhead; one stepson, Paul Davis of
Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Mary Lee of Springfield; three grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be announced by Adams of Ozark.
Shipman, Allie F. (Marley) 7 Aug 1891 - 27 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of William B. & Sophronia B. (Dixon) Marley; married Rev. John Roy
Shipman 18 Jan 1892 - 15 Apr 1972]
Mrs. Allie F. Shipman, 79, of Sparta, died at 4 p.m. Tuesday at her home
following a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark and Sparta, and a member
of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, The Rev. J. Roy
Shipman; a son, Wallace Shipman of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ida Belle Murray of
Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Lena Newton and Mrs. Neva Stogsdill, both of Mansfield and
Mrs. Nola Worman of Oakland, Calif. and three grandchildren.
Shipman, Caroline Jane (Adamson) 7 Dec 1865 - 10 Dec 1954 CCR 23 Dec 1954 p4
[note: spelling from censuses and tombstone]

Funeral services for Mrs. Carolyn Jane Shipman, 89, who died December 10 at
Fresno, Calif, were held December 16 at 2 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist Church with the
Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Fairview community, Mrs. Shipman
moved to California in 1930. The widow of the late M. L. Shipman, she was a member of
the Fairview Baptist church. Survivors include two sons, Carl E. and James R. Shipman,
both of Fresno and a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Talbott of Bradleyville, Mo.
Shipman, Charley, Rev. 31 Mar 1904 - 26 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Reubin Are & Mary Ann (Anderson) Shipman; married 2 Jul 1927 Eula
Mae Shelton]
Rev. Charley Shipman, 85, died Monday, March 26, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital, following a 1-1/2 month illness. Born March 31, 1904, in Garrison,
he was the son of R.A. and Mary Ann Anderson Shipman. At the age of two, he moved to
Chadwick, where he spent the rest of his life. He was a farmer, stone mason and preacher.
He was married to Eula Mae Shelton July 2, 1927. To this union five children were born.
He was preceded in death by Leo, who passed away at the age of six. He is survived by
his wife, Eula Mae; two sons, Paul Wayne, Klamath Falls, Ore., and Farris Lee,
Chadwick; two daughters, Mary Ellen Neff, Raymore, and Cleta Allen, Chadwick; nine
grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one niece, Edna Lee Ah Sing, Hemet, Calif.;
one nephews, Terry Clinton Shipman, Colorado; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pentecostal Church, Chadwick,
with the Rev. Glen Gambill officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Shipman, Clarence L. Mar 1885 - 6 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John Henry & Margaret Ann (Stone) Shipman; married Daisy Wise 21 Mar
1891 - Aug 1987]
Clarence L. Shipman, 85, of Springfield, died Wednesday night, January 6 in Cox
Medical Center. Mr. Shipman was a native of Christian County, but he had been a
resident of Springfield the past 41 years, He was employed by Miller-Lipscomb for 22
years prior to retirement. Survivors include his wife, Daisy of the home; and a daughter,
Mrs. Mildred Kistler, Neosho. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of
the Ozarks with the Rev. David Calvin officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, east
of Clever.
Shipman, Cora A. (Lee) 17 Apr 1887 - Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p B7
[Note: Daughter of William H. & Nancy A. (Bloomer) Lee; married John A. Shipman 30
Apr 1885 - 6 Jul 1966]
I want to thank my neighbors and friends for the beautiful fern plant, that was
given me in loving memory of my dear sister Cora, whose funeral was last week and
especially do I thank Mrs. Roy Teal. Gertie Miller
AND
Shipman, Cora A. (Lee) 17 Apr 1887 - Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p3

We would like to take this time to thank all our friends and neighbors for all the
food, flowers and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our loved one, Mrs.
Cora Shipman. Nadine Rose and Family.
Shipman, Dove Alice (James) Davis 15 Apr 1890 - 3 Jul 1975 OH 10 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: Daughter of Adam F. & Mary Francis (Watts) James; married 2 Apr 1908 James
S. Davis 13 May 1873 - 20 Sep 1925; married 16 Sep 1926 Adrian Shipman 30 Apr 1902
- 6 May 1973]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Dove Alice Shipman at 2 p.m. Sunday in Sparta
Church of Christ with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under
the direction of Adams. Mrs. Shipman died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday in the home of her
daughter following a long illness. A son, Claude Davis, was previously omitted from the
list of survivors.
Shipman, Edna (Payne) 4 Apr 1897 - 31 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of George L. & Laura C. (Wall) Payne; married Lynn Shipman]
Mrs. Edna Shipman, 78, Sparta, died at 10:17 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center in Springfield after a short illness. A resident of Sparta most of her life, she was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Christine
Lee, Sparta; two sons, Linville of Rogersville and Leonard of Sparta; two brothers, Orval
Payne, Sparta and Ray Payne, Port Orchard, Wash.; and five grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Shipman, Eldorene (Hall) 28 Dec 1932 - 14 Nov 1977 OH 17 Nov 1977 p6
[Note: Daughter of James & Elsie (Holt) Hall; married Lloyd Shipman]
OZARK - Mrs. Eldorene Shipman, 44, Ozark died at her home Monday afternoon
after a long illness. Mrs. Shipman was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; two daughters, Judy Hall and Glenda Shipman,
both of the home and two sisters, Mrs. Marie Hodges, Springfield and Mrs. Virginia
Estep, Ozark. Services were announced by Harris of Ozark.
Shipman, Elzira (Jones) Ayres 5 Jan 1894 - 28 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of J. W. & Nancy E. Jones; married Ayres; married Noah Shipman 23
Oct 1890 - 9 Sep 1962; Something VERY weird here - stones under both married names
AND stones for Noah Ayres & for Noah Shipman identical lifespans; obit found for
Noah Shipman, none found for Noah Ayres ]
Services for Mrs. Elzira Shipman, 85, Rogersville, were held last Thursday in the
Rivermonte Chapel, Springfield with the Rev. Bill O’Quinn officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Shipman died Aug. 28 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after
a long illness. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Ivan Ellingsworth, Rogersville; two
sisters, Miss Myrtle Jones and Mrs. Anna Montray, both of Springfield.
Shipman, Emmett, Cpl. 21 Jul 1921 - 22 Jan 1945 CCR 19 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of John A. & Cora (Lee) Shipman]
Funeral services for Cpl. Emmett Shipman were held Tuesday afternoon, August
17, in the Sparta Christian church with Rev. Day and Rev. R. E. Musgrave officiating.

Military honors were held at the graveside in the Sparta cemetery. All services were
under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Cpl. Shipman was born July
31, 1921, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Shipman of Sparta. He was killed in
action in Germany on January 22, 1945. He entered the service of his country on Nov. 30,
1942 and went overseas in August 1944. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Shipman of Sparta, and one sister, Mrs. Nadene Workman of Sparta; a host of other
relatives and friends.
Shipman, Etta M. (Morrison) 16 Apr 1926 - 24 Dec 2000 CCH-N 3 Jan 2001
Etta M. Shipman, age 74, of Sparta, MO. Passed away on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000.
Mrs. Shipman was born on April 16, 1926 in Keltner, Mo. She was the daughter of Oliver
and Elizabeth (Maggard) Morrison. On May of 1966, Mrs. Shipman was united in
marriage to Jeff Shipman in Yakima, Washington. She was said to be a kind, loving, and
thoughtful mother and grandmother, who enjoyed cooking for her family and friends. Her
reputation of putting others first in her life was a credit to her name. She was also a
member of the Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome, Mo. She was
preceded in death by her husband, both parents, and five brothers. Mrs. Shipman is
survived by three sons, Kenneth Applegate, Richard Applegate, and Rex Applegate, all of
Sparta, Mo.; two daughters, Jan Lee Porter of Sparta, Mo., and Wanda Fern Adams of
Buffalo, Mo.; two adopted daughters, Shelly and Dorothy Shipman; two sisters, Bertha
Coffer and Edith Shuler; two brothers, Lesley Morrison and Earnest Morrison; 11
grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec.
26, 2000 at the Barnes Family Funeral Home in Ozark. The Reverend Carl Thompson
officiated, and burial followed at the Sparta Cemetery.
Shipman, Ethel Lois 28 Oct 1894 - 7 Mar 1966 CCR 10 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of R. B. & Minnie (Burkhart) Shipman who married 1893 - Minnie
married John Dipley 1902. Ethel is listed as Ethel Burkhart in 1900 and Ethel Shipman in
1910, in the home of her grandparents, Jacob & Rebecca M. (Harville) Burkhart; Cannot
identify the father R. B. Shipman - all of the right age & initials were married during
1893 to someone else.]
Graveside services for Miss Ethel Shipman, 71, of Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was under
direction of Harris of Ozark. Miss Shipman died Monday in the Bilyeu Nursing Home
here where she had lived for the past 16 years. Surviving are a half-sister, Mrs. Edna Pigg
and her step-father, John Dipley, of Tulsa, Okla.
Shipman, Eula Mae (Shelton) 2 Feb 1906 - 18 Nov 2004 SN-L 19 Nov 2004
Eula Mae Shipman, age 98 years, 9 months, and 16 days, of Chadwick, passed
away at 4:54 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in the home of her daughter, Cleta Allen,
surrounded by all her children. She was born Feb. 2, 1906, to Charles N. Shelton and
Mary (Chambers) Shelton in Highlandville, Mo. She accepted Christ as her savior at an
early age, and was an example of Christ's love throughout her life. She attended high
school at School of the Ozarks, and upon graduation moved to Garrison where she taught
school at Barber. She met Charley Shipman and they were married July 2, 1927. To this
union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley, after

63 years of marriage in 1990. Also preceding her in death were a son, Leo; two
grandchildren, Doyle Neff and Debbie Danner; four brothers, Lonnie, Lester, Clell and
Lloyd; a sister, Maggie Sample; and two sons-in-law, Alan Neff and Clarence Allen.
Survivors include four children, Paul Shipman, Klamath Falls, Ore., Mary Neff, Butler,
Mo., Farris Shipman and his wife, Wanda, Chadwick, and Cleta Allen, Chadwick; seven
grandchildren, Doug Shipman, Paula Burnett, Kelly Shipman, Denny Allen, Joey Neff,
Jerry Neff, and Becky Lyon; 15 great-grandchildren; 11 great-greatgrandchildren; three
sisters, Jessie Blevins, Ozark, Pearl Brumley, Ozark, and Callie Hammond, Klamath
Falls, Ore.; a brother, Mack Shelton, Highlandville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins;
and a host of friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Shipman, Eva Mae 8 Apr 1922 - 24 Jan 2005
SN-L 26 Jan 2005
Eva Mae Shipman, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Monday, January 24, 2005, in
her home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 27 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Shipman, Georgia A. (Clemens) 8 Mar 1899 – 17 Dec 1995 CCH-N 20 Dec 1995
Georgia A. Shipman, age 96, of Springfield, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 1995, in
Mercy Villa She was born March 8, 1899, and was the daughter of John W. and Della
Abbott Clemens. Following high school in Sparta, she attended Normal School which is
the present SMSU. She then taught school at Fairview for two years. She was united in
marriage to Joseph M. Shipman on May 28, 1917. They owned and operated a grocery
store in Sparta and had a commercial strawberry farm. In 1930, Mr. Shipman became the
Christian County Collector, and the family moved to Ozark. Mrs. Shipman worked
alongside her husband and also managed tomato canning factories in nearby McCracken
and Sparta during the depression years. In 1940, they moved to Springfield, where Mrs.
Shipman continued to live until her death. During World War II, she and her husband
worked in the Springfield Union Stockyards. Following the war, she became a
homemaker. She was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church and O. E. S., Ozark Chapter
#98. Her husband preceded her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by a
brother, Leslie Clemens; and a grandson, Joe Salts. Survivors include a son, J. T.
Shipman and his wife, Juanita, Springfield; a daughter, Genevieve Hawkins, Springfield;
three grandchildren and their spouses, Sue and Larry Edmonds, Atlanta, Georgia, Gene
Lee Shipman and Terry and Chuck Oheim, all of Springfield; four great grandchildren,
Brian and Katherine Edmonds and Lisa and David Oheim and a sister, Geraldine Wright,
Ontario, California. Graveside funeral services are today, December 20 at 2:00 p.m. in
Sparta Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home, with the Rev. Faust Matthews
officiating.
Shipman, Goldie (Wilcox) 17 Oct 1921 - 3 Jan 2007 SN-L 5 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Fionnia Wilcox; married 17 Aug 1940 Wallace Shipman]
Goldie Shipman, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, January 3,
2007, at the age of 85. She was born October 17, 1921, in Nixa, Missouri, the daughter of

Walter and Fionnia Wilcox. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters,
Genevieve Rainey, Ruby Marley, Mamie Marley and Thelma O'Neil; and three brothers,
Roy, Clark and Clay Wilcox. She is survived by her husband Wallace Shipman. Goldie
and Wallace were married August 17, 1940, and were blessed with two children: their
son, David Ronald Shipman and wife, Paula, Willard, Missouri; grandson, Matthew
Shipman and wife, Shelia, Willard, Missouri; and granddaughter, Emily Shipman,
Willard, Missouri; their daughter, Mary Ann Shipman, Springfield, Missouri; a sister,
Louise Melton, of Springfield; two brothers, Donald Wilcox and wife, Mary, of Nixa, and
Ray Wilcox, of Nixa; along with a wealth of loving nieces and nephews. Goldie was
loved by her family and friends and admired for the wonderful meals she prepared for
Sunday night dinners and holiday celebrations. She will always be remembered for her
gift of baking delicious breads, pies, and cobblers! The family would like to thank the
staff at the Neighborhoods at Quail Creek. In particular, the wonderful nurses and
caretakers in the Dogwood-Cedar Wings for their compassionate care and attention given
to "Miss Goldie?. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 6, 2007, in
Sparta Cemetery with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today, January 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri.
Shipman, Hazel D. “Minno” (Richardson) 1 May 1898 - 2 Sep 1977 OH 8 Sep 1977
p6
[Note: Daughter of Alonzo F. “Lon” & Amanda “Mandy” (Gilmore) Richardson; married
Henry E. Shipman 10 Jun 1894 - 4 Feb 1989]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Hazel D. Shipman, 79, Oldfield, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating and Tom Smith
assisting. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Shipman died at 7:30 p.m. Friday in her
home after a five-year illness. She was a lifelong resident of Oldfield where she had
operated a general store with her husband for several years. Survivors include her
husband, Henry E.; a daughter, Mrs. Loraine Wallace, Oldfield; a brother Lee
Richardson, Sparta, and two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
AND
Shipman, Hazel D. “Minno” (Richardson) 1 May 1898 - 2 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977
p11
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the food, prayers,
flowers, visits and all love and sympathy shown our family at the loss of our loved one,
Hazel Shipman. Mr. Henry Shipman, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry
Wallace and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wallace and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Richardson.
Shipman, Henry E. 10 Jun 1894 - 4 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of James M. & Catherine (Johnson) Shipman; married 18 Apr 1915 Hazel
“Mino” Richardson 1 May 1898 - 2 Sep 1977]
Henry E: Shipman, 94, of Oldfield, died Feb. 4 in his home following a threeweek illness. Services for Mr. Shipman were held Feb. 7 at the Adams Funeral Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Born June
10, 1894 to Jim and Katherine Johnson Shipman, Mr. Shipman was a lifelong resident of
the Oldfield and Sparta area. He was a farmer and also owned and operated the Shipman
Grocery in Oldfield for 32 years. He was married April 18, 1915 to Hazel Richardson,

who preceded him in death in 1977. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lorene and
Dale Wallace, Oldfield; a brother-in-law, Lee Richardson and his wife, Dorothy, Sparta;
two grandsons, Jerry Wallace and his wife, Dorothy, Springfield, and Jack Wallace and
his wife, Linda, Oldfield; four great-grandchildren, Lane and Kelly Wallace, Oldfield,
Rachelle Wallace, Springfield, and Marcella Kulp and her husband, Tom, Jefferson City;
three great-great-grandchildren, Joshua, Gabriel and Noel Kulp, Jefferson City; and
several nieces and nephews.
Shipman, Herbert 17 Oct 1898 - 17 Feb 1958 CCR 20 Feb 1958 p1
Funeral services for Herbert Shipman, 59, of 1040 South Glenstone, Springfield,
who died Monday night following a heart attack, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of the Chadwick community
and a former Ozark resident, he was an employee of the Roberts Lumber Company at
Springfield for the past 11 years. He had been in ill health for the past year. Survivors
include his wife, Esther, his father, Math Shipman of Chadwick; one brothers, Raymond
Shipman; one brother, Raymond Shipman of Ava; four sisters, Mrs. Ross Bradley of
Galesburg, Ill; Mrs. L. W. Rozell of Chadwick; Mrs. W. D. Richardson of Kansas City,
and Mrs. Buster Smith of Ozark; two step-children, Mrs. Robert Watson of Joplin and
Clarence Packer of Amarillo, Texas.
Shipman, Homer Jackson 27 Aug 1888 - 20 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John & Rachel Alice (Johnson) Shipman; married Amanda E. Mapes 3
Sep 1895 - 18 Apr 1984]
Homer J. Shipman, 83, of Ozark, died at 10:15 a.m. Monday at his home of an
apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of Christian County, he was a retired tie
inspector for Potosi Toe and Timber Company of St. Louis and Hobert Lee Timber
Company of Springfield for 21 years. Mr. Shipman also was with the Missouri State
Highway Department for 13 years prior to his retirement in 1956. He was a veteran of
World War I and had resided in Ozark for the past 40 years. Survivors include his wife,
Amanda E., of the home; one son, Theron O. Shipman, Springfield; two brothers, Reuben
Shipman of Wichita, Kan. and Walter Shipman of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs.
Josephine Cline, Pasadena, Calif., Mrs. Verna Boucher, Hot Springs, Ark., and Mrs.
Minnie Gipple, Fort Morgan, Colo.; and four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel. The Rev. Roscoe Harding will
officiate and burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery.
Shipman, Ida Belle (Skaggs) 16 Dec 1883 - 15 Dec 1971 CCR 16 Dec 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of James C. & Mary E. (Wise) Skaggs; married Lenza M. Shipman 31
Dec 1879 - 3 Sep 1957]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Belle Shipman, 87, of Route 1, Sparta, lifelong
resident of Christian County, wee at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with burial
in Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Shipman, a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, died at 1 p.m.
Thursday in Christian County Nursing Home, Ozark. She had lived near Sparta 65 years.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Dennison, Ozark and Mrs. Pauline Jones,

Sparta; two sons, Ray and Raymond Shipman, both of Sparta; and nine grandchildren; 25
great grandchildren and eight step grandchildren.
Shipman, James Hershel “Jim” 20 Feb 1940 - 11 Jul 1974 OH 18 Jul 1971 p4
Ozark Man Shoots Self Over Girl
Apparently despondent after a breakup with his girlfriend, 34-year-old James
Herschel “Jim” Shipman of Ozark, apparently fatally shot himself outside the Bypass
Terminal Truck Stop in Chestnut Expressway in Springfield last Thursday night. He was
pronounced dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center. The shooting occurred shortly before
8 p.m. after an argument with a girlfriend who is employed at the Terminal Cafe. The girl
told Police that she had told Shipman that she intended to break off their relationship and
that her decision was final. She stated that he threatened to kill himself but she didn’t
believe him and started to return to the cafe. She heard a loud noise as she got to the door.
Turning around, she saw Shipman slump to the ground near his car. The victim died from
an abdominal wound. Police found a 12-gauge shotgun next to the body. The funeral was
held Monday July 15. Arrangements were made through Harris Funeral Home in Ozark.
Shipman, Jefferson 15 Aug 1914 - 19 Dec 1973 OH 27 Dec 1973 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Hiram "High" & Frances Elizabeth (Reed) Shipman; married Etta
M.]
SPARTA - Jeff Shipman, 59, of Route 1, Sparta, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in
Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A native of Sparta, Mr. Shipman
lived in Springfield for 20 years before moving back to Sparta seven years ago. He was
employed as a truck driver for Graven Concrete Company for 18 years and was a
member of Teamsters Local 345 in Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Etta; four
daughters, Mrs. Nina Lisenby of Nixa, Mrs. Sheila Richards of Springfield, and Dorothy
and Shelly, both of the home; four step-sons, Charles King of Bolivar, Kenneth
Applegate of Sparta, Richard Applegate of Rogersville and Rex Applegate of the home;
two step-daughters, Mrs. Jan Hill of Sparta and Mrs. Wanda Adams, Oldfield and one
brother, Lester of Tulsa. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Shipman, John 8 Sep 1864 - 5 Oct 1953 CCR 8 Oct 1953 p1
John Shipman was born Sept. 8, 1874 near Linden, Mo. in Christian County, the
son of Nathan and Jane Hart Shipman. He departed this life Oct. 5, 1953 in a Springfield
hospital at the age of 89 years and 27 days. He had lived his entire life in Christian
County with the exception of the past two years spent in Greene County. He was united
in marriage 66 years ago to Dradie Garrison and to this union was born four children. He
was preceded in death by his wife, a son, Harrison Shipman, a daughter, La Badie
Shipman and two infant daughters. He is survived by one brother, Dillard Shipman of
Linden, Mo., several nephews and nieces and many friends. Funeral services were held
Thursday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. in Linden Chapel conducted by the Rev. John Paprasdia of
Strafford. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of
Ozark.
Shipman, John A. 30 Apr 1885 - 6 Jul 1966

CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1

[Note: Son of Henry & Sarah F. (Carver) Shipman; married Cora A. Lee 17 Apr 1887 Nov 1979]
A lifelong resident of the Sparta and Chadwick communities, John A. Shipman,
81, was pronounced dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 9:20 p.m.
Wednesday, July 6 after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was a retired farmer and a
member of the Sparta Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Cora, of the home in
Sparta;; one daughter, Mrs. Nadine Workman, Sparta; four grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel here with
the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Shipman, John Roy, Rev. 18 Jan 1892 - 15 Apr 1972 CCR 20 Apr 1972 p1 & OH 20
Apr 1972 p6
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Nancy A. (Stevens) Shipman; married Allie F. Marley 7 Aug
1891 - 27 Apr 1971]
SPARTA - The Rev. J. Roy Shipman, 80, a longtime resident of the Sparta
community, died at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Methodist Manor, Marionville. Mr. Shipman, a
native of Garrison, was a retired farmer. He was a missionary Baptist minister and had
been pastor of churches in Garrison, Fairview, Spring Hill, Chestnut Ridge, Spokane,
Chadwick and Mt. Zion. Surviving are a son, Wallace R. Shipman, Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Ida Belle Murray, Crane; a brother, Joe Shipman, Springfield; four sisters,
Mrs. Effie Bradley, Nixa, Mrs. Ellen Cox and Mrs. Mollie Stone, both of Oklahoma City
and Mrs. Ruby Pearce, Jackson, Miss.; and three grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Melvis Applegate and Rev.
Clifford Day officiating., Burial was in the Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Shipman, Joseph M. 25 Nov 1893 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Nancy (Stevens) Shipman; married Georgia]
Joe M. Shipman, 94, of Springfield, died at 5:15 p.m. Oct. 26 at the AmericanaFremont Healthcare Center. Services for Mr. Shipman were held Oct. 29 at the Harris
Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Carl Radford and Mike McGinnis officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery, with graveside Masonic rites conducted by Sparta Lodge
#296. Born Nov. 25, 1893 near Garrison to Robert M. and Nancy Stevens Shipman, Mr.
Shipman moved to Sparta at the age of 16, He served with the U.S. Navy during World
War I. He and his wife operated a general store in Sparta for a few years, and operated a
tomato canning factory in the Sparta-McCracken community prior to and during the
Depression years, A member of the Sparta Baptist Church, Mr. Shipman also had served
as a Sparta mail carrier, a car agency owner, and had been a member of the Board of
Directors of Citizen's Bank of Sparta for 61 years. He moved to Ozark in 1930, where he
was elected Christian County Collector of Revenue for two terms, In 1940, Mr. Shipman
moved to Springfield, where he became a real estate broker. A stockman, he was past coowner of the Ozark Commission Company, was past manager and president of the Board
of Directors of the Union Stockyards in Springfield, and was a 70-year member of Sparta
Masonic Lodge #296 AF & AM. His survivors include his wife, Georgia; a son, J.T.
Shipman, Springfield; a daughter, Genevieve Hawkins, Springfield; three grandchildren,

Sue Edmonds, Atlanta, Georgia, Gene Shipman, Springfield, and Terry Ohein,
Springfield; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Effie Bradley, Springfield, Ellen Cox
and Molly Stone, both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.
Shipman, Josephine 10 Apr 1916 - 18 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Reubin Are & Mary Ann (Anderson) Shipman; do not find any
marriage - the Mrs. may be a mistake]
Mrs. Josephine Shipman, 52 of Springfield, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in St.
John’s Hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Shipman, a native of Chadwick, had lived
in Springfield most of her life. She was a former member of the Women’s Army Corps
and a veteran of World War II. A brother, Charlie Shipman, Chadwick, survives. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick Baptist Church at Chadwick, with the
Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under the direction
of Klingner.
Shipman, Julia (Workman?) Johnson 2 Feb 1873 - 19 Feb 1963
CCR 21 Feb 1963
[Note: Info in obit too confused to be sure, but may be daughter of Samuel & Martha E.
(McCoy) Workman, though 1880 census calls their daughter that age Ida Bell; married
first 28 Nov 1901 Albert Johnson - no lead on second marriage - buried under the name
Johnson]
Mrs. Julia Shipman, 89, of Sparta, died at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ellis Fischel
Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. today at Harris Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta.
Survivors are three brothers, Workman, Sparta, Henry, Mills, and Mike, Ozark.
Shipman, Larry D. 6 Mar 1964 - 18 Feb 1997 CCH-N 26 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Donnie & Vickie Shipman; married Ellen Mitchell]
Larry D. Shipman, 32, Sparta, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997, at his residence.
He was born March 6, 1964, in Pueblo, Colorado and was the son of Donnie Shipman of
Sparta and Vickie Greenman of Sumner, Washington. Survivors include: a wife, Ellen
Mitchell Shipman of Chadwick; two children, Austin and Justin Shipman; his parents;
two sisters, Mary Hill and Dawney Jean Medina; two brothers, Danny and James
Stevens; a stepbrother, Arden Sorensen and a stepsister, Shelly Amox. A memorial
service was held Saturday, February 22, 1997, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Shipman, Lenville E. “Jake” 6 Jan 1909 - 30 Dec 1973 OH 3 Jan 1974 p1
[Note: Son of George Madison & Mary Jane (Adamson) Shipman; married Lucy Bell
Weter 6 Apr 1918 - 30 Jul 1989, widow of Frank Shipman 10 Oct 1911 - 20 Jan 1936]
Chadwick - Lenville E. “Jake” Shipman, 64, of Chadwick, died at 2:20 a.m. last
Sunday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Shipman, a lifelong resident of Chadwick
was and advertising salesman and caretaker of Chadwick Cemetery. Surviving are his
wife Lucy; two sons, Jimmy of Ozark and Tony of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Jo
Anne Jones of Ozark and Mrs. Helen Balzer, West Burlington, Iowa; one brother,
Lawrence “Talley” of Chadwick; one step-son, Bill Shipman of Ozark and nine
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Shipman, Lenza N. 31 Dec 1879 - 3 Sep 1957 CCR 5 Sep 1957 p1
Funeral services for Lenza Shipman, 78, who died Tuesday, September 3, at his
home near McCracken, were held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks and Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating . Burial was in
Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He lived most of his life in the McCracken
community and was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Belle Shipman; to daughters, Mrs. Pauline Jones and Mrs. Jessie Dennison,
both of McCracken; two sons, Ray Shipman of McCracken and Raymond Shipman of
Kansas City; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Shipman, Linville E. 18 Aug 1920 - 25 Jul 2003 SN-L 27 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Lynn & Edna (Payne) Shipman; married 5 Aug 1944 Louise Forgey]
Linville E. Shipman, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Friday, July 25, 2003. He
was born August 18, 1920 near Sparta, the son of Lynn and Edna (Payne) Shipman. He
graduated from Sparta High School and attended Aircraft Material School at the
University of Kansas in Lawrence. He later graduated from Aircraft Sheet Metal School
in Springfield. On August 5, 1944, he and Louise Forgey were united in marriage. A son,
Keith, was born in August of 1945, while Linville was serving his country in the U.S.
Army. He served in the Philippines and later as a conductor of GI trains in Japan. He
returned home to Christian County where he purchased a farm and worked for Bridges
Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Lion's
Club in Ozark. Following the death of his wife in 1982, Linville continued to farm until
recently. He was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include his son,
Keith Shipman and his wife, Glenda, Springfield; two grandsons, Lance Keith Shipman
and his wife, Sharla, and Travis Justin Shipman, all of Overland Park, Kansas; two greatgranddaughters, Gia Marie and Lola Grace Shipman; a sister, Christine Lee, Sparta; a
brother, Leonard Shipman and his wife, Nadine, Sparta; nieces and nephews; and a
special friend, Frances Bounds, Mount Vernon. In addition to his wife, Linville was
preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Gordon Lee. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, July 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
AND
Shipman, Linville E. 18 Aug 1920 - 25 Jul 2003 CCH-N 30 Jul 2003
Linville E. Shipman, 82, Ozark, died Friday, July 25, 2003. He was born Aug. 18,
1920 near Sparta, the son of Lynn and Edna (Payne) Shipman. He graduated from Sparta
High School and attended Aircraft Material School at the University of Kansas in
Lawrence. He later graduated from Aircraft Sheet Metal School in Springfield. On Aug.
5, 1944 he and Louise Forgey were united in marriage. A son, Keith, was born Aug. 18,
1945 while Linville was serving his country in the U.S. Army. He served in the
Philippines and later as a conductor of GI trains in Japan. He returned home to Christian
County where he purchased a farm and worked for Bridges Construction Company as a
heavy equipment operator. Shipman was a member of the Lion's Club in Ozark.
Following the death of his wife in 1982, Linville continued to farm until recently. He was
a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise,
and one brother-in-law, Gordon Lee. Survivors include one son, Keith Shipman and wife

Glenda, Springfield; two grandsons, Lance Keith Shipman and wife Sharla, and Travis
Justin Shipman, all of Overland Park, Kan.; two great-granddaughters, Gia Marie and
Lola Grace Shipman; one sister, Christine Lee, Sparta; one brother, Leonard Shipman
and wife Nadine, Sparta; nieces; nephews; and a special friend, Frances Bounds, Mt.
Vernon. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. July 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Greeley Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery.
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Shipman, Louis 10 Dec 1913 - 4 Jan 1967 CCR 12 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Reubin Are & Mary Ann (Anderson) Shipman]
Funeral services for Louis Shipman, 53, Torrance, Calif., a Chadwick native and a
former Springfield resident, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Chadwick Baptist Church with the
Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Military rites were conducted at graveside. Mr. Shipman died
Wednesday, Jan, 4, after he was hit by a car.
Shipman, Lucy Bell (Weter) Shipman 6 Apr 1918 - 30 Jul 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Minnie (Hicks) Weter; married first Frank Shipman 10 Oct
1911 - 20 Jan 1936; married second Lenville “Jake” Shipman 6 Jan 1909 - 30 Dec 1973]
Lucy B. Shipman, 71, of Chadwick, died July 30 at Springfield General Hospital
following a short illness. Services for Mrs. Shipman were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 2 in the
First Baptist Church of Chadwick, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Mrs. Shipman was born April 6, 1918, in Christian County, the daughter of
Tom and Minnie (Hicks) Weter. A lifelong resident of the Chadwick community, she was
a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church. For the past 10 years, until her
illness, she had cared for her mother, Minnie, in her home. Mrs. Shipman and her late
husband owned and operated the Shipman Grocery Store in Chadwick for many years.
Surviving are her mother, Minnie Weter, of Ozark; three sons, Bill Shipman, Ozark, Staff
Sergeant Jimmey Shipman, Ft. Leonard Wood, and Tony Shipman, Ozark; one daughter,
JoAnne Jones, Ozark; three brothers, Delbert, Tommy and Bill Weter, all of Chadwick;
two sisters, Maxine House, Chadwick, and Betty Clemmens, Marshfield; eight
grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Shipman, Lynn 26 Dec 1894 - 20 Feb 1970 CCR 26 Feb 1970 p8
[Note: Son of William Hiram & Pernecia Ann (Cannon) Shipman; married Edna Payne 4
Apr 1897 - 31 Jan 1977]
Funeral services for Lynn Shipman, 75, of Sparta, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in
the Sparta Church of Christ. Services were conducted by Dwayne Bray assisted by Herle
Gardner. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. He died at
11:58 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. He was a retired farmer and
lifelong resident of the Sparta community, and a member of the Sparta Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife, Edna, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Christine Lee of
Sparta; two sons, Linville Shipman of Rogersville, Leonard Shipman of Sparta; five
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Mrs. Mary Lee
of Springfield and one brother, Adrian of Bruner.

Shipman, Mary Alice (Lamar) 10 Aug 1946 - 10 Feb 2006 SN-L 12 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Abner & Thelma Alice (Turner) Lamar; married 10 Aug 1946 Tandy
Shipman 29 Nov 1915 - 11 Jan 1988]
Mary Alice Shipman, age 79, of Ozark, passed away Friday, February 10, 2006.
She was born September 12,1926, in Wilkes County, Georgia, the daughter of Abner and
Thelma Alice (Turner) Lamar. On August 10, 1946, she and Tandy Shipman were united
in marriage. Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, picking fresh greens,
canning, and raising her family. She was baptized by Rev. Hobo Applegate on August 30,
1992, in Swan Creek. In 1988, her husband, Tandy, preceded her in death. Mary was also
preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Lamar. Survivors include two sons, Tandy
Shipman, Jr., and his wife, Marsha, of Seymour, and Ronnie Shipman, Ozark; three
grandchildren, Josh Cooley and his wife, Stephanie, Jericho Shipman and Katie Shipman,
all of Seymour; two great-grandchildren, Landon Cooley and Jetta Cooley; and six
brothers and sisters, Sarah Massingale, Turner Lamar, Rebecca McClellan, and George
Lamar, all of Georgia, Henry Louis Lamar, of New Zealand, and Barbara Fletcher, of
North Carolina. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, February 13, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate and Al Garrett officiating.
Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Shipman, Mary Ann (Anderson) 28 Oct 1879 - 6 Sep 1957
CCR 12 Sep 1957 p6
[Note: married Reubin Are Shipman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Shipman, 77 who died Friday, September 6
at her home in Springfield were held Sunday, September 8 at 2:30 p.m. in the Chadwick
Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Gentry County, Mo.
she lived most of her life in the Chadwick community until moving to Springfield in
1943. She was a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church. Her husband, Reuben
Shipman, preceded her in death in 1943, as did a daughter, Mrs. Ellen Dipley in 1941, a
son, Clinton in 1953 and a daughter, Mrs. Fern Wilcox, also in 1953. Survivors include
two sons, Charley Shipman of Chadwick and Louis Shipman of Springfield; a daughter,
Josephine Shipman of Springfield; one brother, Newt Anderson of Springfield; five
sisters, Mrs, Jane Walker and Mrs. Cora Gibson of Springfield, Mrs. Nan Workman of
Chadwick, Mrs. Syble Miner of Pleasant Hill, Calif, and Mrs. Nettie Richardson of
Omaha, Neb. six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Shipman, Mary Jane (Adamson) Nov 1878 - 20 Feb 1959 CCR 12 Mar 1959 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Shipman, 80, who died Feb. 20 at the home
of a son, Lenville Shipman at Chadwick, were held Feb. 22 in the Chadwick Baptist
Church with Rev. Janola Hull officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, she had
lived most of her life in the Sparta and Chadwick communities and at the time of her
death was the oldest living member of the Chadwick Baptist Church. Survivors include
two sons, Lenville of Chadwick and Lawrence Shipman of Hollister, seven grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren; three daughters, Mrs. Dolly Nance and Mrs. Lunda

Newton, both of Spokane and Mrs. Alta Newton of Glendale, Ariz; one brother, Rex
Adamson of Spokane, Wash.
Shipman, Mary Jane (Davis) 30 Mar 1899 - 17 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: Daughter of John S. & Rachel P. (McTeer) Davis; married 1913 Carl Shipman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jane Shipman, 63, of Fresno Calif., who died Feb.
17 in a Fresno hospital following a heart attack, were held Feb. 19 at Fresno, with burial
there. A native of Sparta, she had lived in Fresno the past 40 years.. Survivors, include
her husband, Carl Shipman; two daughters, three brothers, four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Shipman, Mathew 10 Sep 1870 - 4 Jan 1967 CCR 5 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Son of James William & Elizabeth (Scrivner) Shipman; married Malinda
McDaniel 4 Feb 1875 - 22 Jul 1944]
Mathew Shipman, 96, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home
here. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Chadwick. Mr. Shipman is survived
by one son, Raymond of Ava; four daughters, Mrs. Elva Smith, Ozark; Mrs. Geneva
Bralley, Galesburg, Ill., Mrs. Thelma Rozelle, Sparta, Mrs. Irene Richardson, Kansas
City and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel
here with the Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev., Ivan Tatum officiating, Burial will be in
Fairview Cemetery near Sparta.
Shipman, Maude R. (Croutch) 20 Jul 1896 - Mar 1977 OH 7 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: married 2 Aug 1912 L. Alfonso Shipman 26 Mar 1890 - 10 Aug 1939]
SPARTA - Services for Maude R. Shipman, 80, Turlock, Calif. were at 2:30 p.m.
in Harris Chapel Ozark with burial in Linden Cemetery near Sparta. Mrs. Shipman died
at 7 p.m. Mar. 25 in a Turlock hospital after a brief illness. An Arkansas native, she
moved to Sparta as a teenager and later moved to California in 1956. She was a member
of the Berkeley Avenue Baptist Church, Turlock. Surviving are two sons, Anthony and
James, and a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Gray, all of Turlock; a sister, Mrs. Mary Parrott,
Newport, Ark.; 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren.
Shipman, Mona Dean (Gideon) Glidewell 24 Jun 1935 - 20 Aug 1988 OH 25 Aug
1988
[Note: married first ? Glidewell; married second Shipman]
Mona Dean Shipman, 53, of Ozark, died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in her home.
Services for Mrs. Shipman were held Tuesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, near Sparta. A
longtime resident of Sparta and Ozark, Mrs. Shipman was employed by Fasco Industries
for the past seven years. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Delilah May Nichols,
in 1981. Her survivors include a son, Mark Glidewell, St. Joseph; three daughters, Mrs.
Gail Messersmith and Charlotte Shipman, both of Ozark, and Elizabeth, of the home;
four grandchildren, Jerri Lynn Dean, Ozark, and Bobbie, Cecilia Dover and Jeremiah
Shipman, all of the home; a great-grandson, Jacob Aaron, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Betty
Payne, Sparta, and Mrs. Kathleen Gilbert, Oldfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ann

Clark, Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Shirley Wydicks, Ozark; four brothers, Robert Gideon,
Oldfield, Dean Gideon, Highlandville, Jerry Gideon, Sparta, and Ronald Gideon, Grand
Junction, Colorado; and three half brothers, Jimmy Gideon, Springfield, and Ray and
Larry Gideon, both of Ozark.
Shipman, Nathan 8 Jul 1842 - 11 Jul 1925
Nathan Shipman was born July 8, 1842 in this county. Died July 11, 1925, age 83
years and 3 days. He was married to Sarah Jane Hart, November 8, 1863. To this union
was born 10 children, 5 boys and 5 girls. Three sons and one daughter and his wife have
gone on before to await his coming to that better land. Four daughters and two sons and
16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren are left to mourn his death. He was converted
and joined the Baptist church at Smyrna in the yar 1891 and has been a member of that
church ever since. Christian County Republican, Ozark, MO, July 17, 1925, p. 1
Shipman, Offie (McCoy) 1900 - 14 Nov 1968 CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of James N. & Amanda (Hancock) McCoy; married Tandy Shipman
born Jan 1898]
Relatives here have received word of the death on Nov. 14 in a Selma, Calif. rest
home of Mrs. Tandy Shipman, a native of the Ozark community. Mrs. Shipman had
resided in California for many years. Survivors include her husband; one son, Lloyd, and
two grandchildren, of Selma; two brothers, Walter McCoy of Springfield and Charles
McCoy of Omaha, Neb.; and a sister, Mrs. Della Forgey of Washington, D. C. Funeral
services and burial were Saturday at Selma.
Shipman, Paul H. 27 Dec 1912 - Jul 15 1994 Clipping
Paul H. Shipman, 81; died at. St. Helena Hospital in Deer Park: He was a Lake
County resident for 20 years, before moving to Terrebonne, Ore. four years. Memorial
services were held on Tuesday, July 19 at the Clear Lake Memorial Chapel, Lower Lake.
Cremation was at Lake County Memorial Crematory in Lakeport, followed by private
inurnment. Mr. Shipman was born Dec. 27, 1912 in Sparta, Mo. He served in the U.S.
Army from 1942 to 1946 and was a machinist for various employers for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Shipman of Terrebonne; Ore.; one son Glen Shipman of
Novato; three daughters, Geraldine Snyder of Yuma, Ariz., Mary Wanzo of Terrebonne,
Ore., and Linda Tanhola of Lincoln, Calif.; nine grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Arrangements were made by Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel,
Lower Lake.
Shipman, Ralph 9 Aug 1899 - 22 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Isaac L. & Lydia Bell (Garrison) Shipman; married 4 Oct 1924 Janie
Kirby 25 Aug 1907 - 7 May 1998]
Ralph Shipman, 69, of Springfield, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday in the state hospital
at Nevada where he had been a patient for 2 1/2 years. A member of the East Side
Assembly of God Church, Mr. Shipman is survived by his wife Janie; a daughter, Mrs.
Ronald McCoy, Aberdeen, Md.; his mother, Mrs. Libia Johnson, Ozark; a brother,
Tandy, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Goldie Hooper, Springfield, Mrs. Lois Garrison and
Mrs.. Gladys Horner, both of Ozark; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at

10:20 a.m. Thursday in the First Baptist Church in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison
and Albert Pyle officiating, Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery under direction of AyreGoodwin.
Shipman, Ray J. 12 Nov 1914 - 1 May 1976 OH 6 May 1976 p6
[Note: Son of Lenza N. & Ida Belle (Skaggs) Shipman; married Rose]
OZARK - Ray J. Shipman, 61, a lifelong resident of the McCracken community
northeast of here, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in his home after an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Shipman had been in ill health for several months. He was a member of Mt. Zion
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rose; a son, Joe, of Route 1, Sparta; three
daughters. Mrs. Norma Sheets, Belton, Mrs. Linda Grider, Route 1, Highlandville and
Mrs. Donna Grider, Sparta; a step-son, Abe Tennehill, Springfield; four step-daughters,
Mrs. Jeannie Lumley, San Bernadino, Calif, Mrs. Roxie Stogner, Reeds Spring, Mrs.
Veta Weter, Joplin and Mrs. Carol Pierce, Ava; a brother, Raymond of Sparta; two
sisters, Mrs. Jessie Dennison and Mrs. Pauline Jones, both of Ozark; 11 grandchildren
and 11 step grandchildren.
AND
Shipman, Ray J. 12 Nov 1914 - 1 May 1976 OH 13 May 1976 p6
Our family would like to express our appreciation to all those who helped us so
kindly during our bereavement. May God bless each one who had a part in making our
sorrow easier to bear. The Ray Shipman Family. Sisters Jess Dennison, Pauline Jones
and Brother Raymond Shipman.
Shipman, Raymond 12 Nov 1914 - 3 Jul 1976 OH 8 Jul 1976 p11
[Note: Son of Lenza N. & Ida Belle (Skaggs) Shipman; probably married 27 Jan 1950
Lucille Norwood]
SPARTA - Raymond Shipman, 81, of Route 1, Sparta, died at 11:05 p.m.
Saturday in Research Hospital, Kansas City of natural causes. Mr. Shipman, a resident of
the Sparta community for most of his life, was visiting in the Kansas City area when he
died. He is survived by a son, Luther, Independence; two daughters, Mrs. Vida Webb,
Kansas City, and Mrs. Jessie Clay, Independence; two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Dennison and
Mrs. Pauline Jones, both of Ozark. Arraignments are direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Shipman, Raymond 12 Nov 1914 - 3 Jul 1976 OH 15 Jul 1976 p13
We wish to thank all or friends and relatives for the food and flowers in the
passing away of our loved one and May God Bless each and every one. The Raymond
Shipman Family and Sisters.
Shipman, Raymond L. 13 Mar 1905 - 23 May 1990 OH 31 May 1990
[Note: Son of Matthew & Malinda (McDaniel) Shipman; married 18 Sep 1926 Lalia
Brown; married Myrtle]
Raymond L. Shipman, 85, Chadwick, died Wednesday, May 23, 1990 in his
home, after a long illness. Born March 13, 1905, he was the son of Math and Malinda
Shipman. A lifelong resident of the Chadwick and Ava area, he worked as a sawmill
operator for many years. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle; five daughters, Betty
Loomis and Hazel Hursh, both of Chadwick, Helen Turner and Eula Mac Haden, both of

Ava, and Wilma McCormick, state of Oklahoma; a son, Lloyd Shipman, Ozark; three
sisters, Geneva Bailey, Kansas City, Thelma Rozell, Chadwick, and Irene Anderson,
Sparta; 22 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Marjorie Carr; a granddaughter and two greatgrandchildren. Services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Paul Welch officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Shipman, Reuben 18 Jun 1895 - 22 Sep 1989 NN-E 28 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of John & Rachel Alice (Johnson) Shipman, married 8 Nov 1919 Ruth I.
Elliott 1 Apr 1901 - 24 Aug 1975]
Ruebin Shipman, 94, Newton, Kan., formerly of Chadwick, died last Friday in
Newton Medical Center Hospital. Services were held at Harris Colonial Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery.
Mr. Shipman was a resident of Friendly Acres Nursing Home in Newton, Kan., for the
past few years. He was born June 18, 1895 to John and Alice Johnson Shipman. Ruebin
was one of 10 children born to that union and was the last surviving member of his
family. During World War I, 1917 to 1918, he served his country with the 98th Infantry
Division in France and was totally deaf due to his service with. the heavy artillery. In
November 1919, he married Ruth Elliott in St, Joseph. He was a longtime member of
Chadwick Christian Church and lived many years in Christian County prior to moving to
Kansas in the early '50s. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, and three daughters,
infants Anna and Ardella Shipman. Survivors include two sons, Earl Shipman, Wichita,
Kan., and Russell Shipman, Sedgwick, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. William (Virginia)
Stevens, Bountiful, Utah; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Shipman, Robert M. 11 Oct 1867 - 23 Oct 1955 CCR 27 Oct 1955 p5
Funeral services for Robert M. Shipman, 88, a prominent farmer and stockman
and lifelong resident of the Sparta community who died Sunday afternoon at St. John’s
Infirmary, Springfield where he had been a patient the past month, were held 2 p.m.
Wednesday afternoon at the Sparta Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He
is survived by two sons, Rev. Roy Shipman of Sparta and Joe M. Shipman of Springfield,
four daughters, Mrs. W. D. Bradley of Sparta, Mrs. Leon Pearce of Jackson, Miss, Mrs.
Florence Stone and Mrs. Ellen Cox of Oklahoma City; 11 grandchildren and 12 great
grandchildren.
Shipman, Rosa M. (Jackson) Ball 1870 - 16 Apr 1956
CCR 19 Apr 1956 p4
[Note buried under the name Ball]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa M. Shipman, 85, who died April 16 at the home of
a daughter, Mrs. Vornia Walker at Chadwick, were held April 18 at the Chadwick Union
Church with Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs.
Walker and Mrs, Martha Hopper of Fairland, Okla.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great
grandchildren; four great, great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Emma Stevens of Augusta,
Kan. and other relatives.

Shipman, Ruby May 28 Jan 1895 - 1 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of Sigall & Martha Diama (Shipman) Shipman; step-daughter of
William Melton]
Ruby May Shipman, 95, Springfield, died at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1991, in
Foster's Nursing Home. She was born Jan. 28, 1895, in Sparta, to Sigall and Martha
Diama Shipman, and was a retired sales clerk from Newberry's Department Store. She is
survived by a sister-in-law, Lois Melton, Springfield. Graveside services were Friday in
Eastlawn Cemetery with the Rev. Hartman officiating. Visitation was in Ayre-GoodwinLee Funeral Home at Rivermonte.
Shipman, Ruth I. (Elliott) 1 Apr 1901 - 24 Aug 1975 OH 28 Aug 1975 p8
[Note: Daughter of Nathan S. & Ardellia (Redmon) Elliott; married Reuben Shipman
18 Jun 1895 - 22 Sep 1989]
OZARK - Mrs. Ruth I. Shipman, 74, of Wichita, Kan. died at 5 a.m. Sunday in
the Medicenter of American at Wichita, Kan. after a long illness. Mrs. Shipman, a native
of Craig, had lived at Chadwick before moving to Wichita 20 years ago. She had lived in
Chadwick about 30 years and was a member of the Christian Church there. Survivors
include her husband, Reubin; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Stevens, Salt Lake City, Utah;
two sons, Russell and Earl, both of Wichita; 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Ruth I. Shipman, 74, Wichita, Kan. were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel here with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery.
Shipman, Siloamma Fredonia (Nelson) 16 Oct 1871 - 27 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961
p1
[Note: Dau of Robert & Laverne (Wright) Nelson; mar Abraham Shipman]
AND
Jones, John A. “Lec” 23 Dec 1867 - 27 Dec 1961 CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: mar/1 Sarah Emma Grubaugh; mar/2 Goldie]
Aged Residents Called by Death
Two of the county’s oldest native residents died Wednesday night. Funeral
arrangements for both were still incomplete, it was stated Thursday morning by Chaffin
Funeral Home, in charge. J. A. “Lec” Jones, 94, of Ozark died last night following a short
illness, For many years prior to his retirement, Mr. Jones was engaged in the plumbing
and hardware business here. Mrs. S. F. Shipman, 90, died last night at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Oren Fowler of McCracken. She had been in ill health for several years.
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Shipman, Siloamma Fredonia (Nelson) 16 Oct 1871 - 27 Dec 1961 CCR 4 Jan 1962
p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Siloamma Fredonia Shipman, 90, who died Wednesday
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Oren Fowler, Route 1, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the
Linden Cemetery. Mrs. Shipman, a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, is survived
by another daughter, Mrs. Bessie Dismuke of Delhi, Calif.; a brother, Aminda Nelson,
Route 1, Ava; a sister, Mrs. Florence James of Springfield; five grandchildren; 15 great
grandchildren, and nine great, great grandchildren.

Shipman, Tandy, Sr. 29 Nov 1915 - 11 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Isaac L. & Lydia Bell (Garrison) Shipman; married Mary]
Tandy Shipman, Sr., 72, of Ozark, died at 2:04 a.m. Monday at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Shipman were
held Wednesday at the Adams Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Shipman was born Nov. 29, 1915, in
Ozark, and had lived here for the last thirty years. He was a veteran of World War II. His
survivors include his wife, Mary, of Ozark; two sons, Tandy Shipman, Jr. and Ronnie
Lewis Shipman, both of Ozark; one sister, Gladys Horner, of Ozark; and three stepgrandchildren.
Shipman, Theodore 27 Mar 1875 - 28 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
Funeral services for Theodore Shipman, 83, a retired farmer and lifelong resident
of the Sparta community, who died Monday morning at Mt. Vernon Sanitarium were
held at 2:00 p.m. today (Thursday) in Sparta Baptist Church of which he was a member
with burial in the Shipman Cemetery, south of Sparta, under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Sylvia Harvey of Lewiston, Idaho
and Mrs. Lurea Garrison of California; nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and
one great, great grandchild; two brothers, Frank Shipman of Ava and Sam Shipman of
Oklahoma; three half-brothers, Raymond E. Shipman of Kansas City, Jeff Shipman of
Springfield and Lester Shipman of Tulsa.
Shipman, Theron Orthel 16 Sep 1921 - 31 Jul 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Homer Jackson & Amanda E. (Mapes) Shipman; married Marilyn]
Theron O. Shipman, 68, died Tuesday, July 31, 1990, in his home, after an illness
of two weeks. He lived most of his life in Christian County and graduated from Ozark
High School. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; and
two stepchildren, Dan Ross, Branson, and Jacqueline Ross, Springfield. Services were
Friday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Russell Heatherly officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery.
Shipman, William A. 2 Oct 1878 - 7 Jul 1957 CCR 11 Jul 1957 p4
[Note: Son of Richmond “Richard” & Cynthia Jane (Walker) Shipman; married 1878
Mahala Robinson; married second Julia Workman who married first Johnson and married
third Donahue]
Funeral services for William A. Shipman, 78, who died at his home Sunday, July
7 were held Tuesday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Christian Church with the Rev.
Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Fairview Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was born October 2, 1878, near Sparta and was the
son of Richard and Cynthia Walker Shipman, His first marriage was to Mahalia
Robinson. They adopted a niece, Miss Esta Abbot. Both Mrs. Shipman and Esta preceded
Mr. Shipman in death. On September 11, 1940, he was united in marriage to Julia
Workman Johnson. He was converted at an early age and united with the Sparta Christian
Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Julia Shipman of the home; one brother, Dave

Shipman of Omaha, Neb,; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Reed of Bruner and Mrs. Delia Rea of
Joplin.
Shipman, William Thomas “Bill” 15 May 1935 - 13 Mar 2003
William Thomas “Bill” Shipman, age 67, of Everton, passed away Thursday,
March 13, 2003 in his home. He was born May 15, 1935 in Chadwick, the son of Frank
and Lucy (Weter) Shipman. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. On October 16,
1959, he and Carol Dean Gideon were married. Mr. Shipman retired after 37 years at
Dayco Industries. Survivors include his wife, Carol; three children, Randall Wayne
Shipman, Halltown, Brenda Kaye Shipman, Ozark, and Allisa Carole Holt and husband
Jake Charles, Carthage; two grandchildren, Bree and Kaden; two brothers, Jimmy
Shipman, Ozark, and Tony Shipman, Springfield; a sister, JoAnne Jones, Ozark; special
friends, Joe and Wilma Weter, Red Allen, Bob Walker, Howard Hodson, Marie Davis,
Leon Harris and many others too numerous to mention. A graveside funeral with military
honors will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Chadwick Cemetery with Pastor Ben DeWitt
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 1 to 7 p.m. today. Springfield News-Leader,
March 14 2003.
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Shipman, William Thomas "Bill" 15 May 1935 - 13 Mar 2003 CCH-N 26 Mar 2003
William Thomas "Bill" Shipman, 67, Everton, died March 13, 2003, in his home.
He was born May 15, 1935, in Chadwick, the son of Frank and Lucy (Weter) Shipman.
He served his country in the U.S. Marines. On October 16, 1959, he and Carol Dean
Gideon were married. Shipman retired after 37 years at Dayco Industries. Survivors
include his wife, Carol; three children, Randall Wayne Shipman, Halltown, Brenda Kaye
Shipman, Ozark, and Allisa Carole Holt and husband Jake Charles, Carthage; two
grandchildren, Bree and Kaden; two brothers, Jimmy Shipman, Ozark, and Tony
Shipman, Springfield; a sister JoAnne Jones, Ozark; special friends, Joe and Wilma
Weter, Red Allen, Bob Walker, Howard Hodson, Marie Davis, Leon Harris and many
others too numerous to mention. A graveside funeral with military honors was at 2 p.m.
March 15 in Chadwick Cemetery with Pastor Ben DeWitt officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Shirkey, Alice 4 Jul 1885 - 5 Oct 1959
CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
[Note: Daughter of David A. & Phebe Angeline ( ) Shirkey]
Funeral services for Miss Alice Shirkey,74, who died Monday, Oct. 5 at her home
in Ozark, following a lingering illness, were held Thursday, Oct. 8 at the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. A lifelong resident of Ozark, she was a member of the Ozark
First Christian Church. Survivors include one brother, William Shirkey of Ozark; two
sisters, Mrs. Maggie Tunnell and Mrs. Montie Bingamin, both of Ozark.
Shirkey, Earnest M. 17 Feb 1899 - 13 Aug 1953 CCR 20 Aug 1953 p3
[Note: married Stella]

Earnest M. Shirkey, 54, life-long resident of the Spokane community and a
prominent farmer, died at 6 p.m. last Thursday at his home there. He had been in failing
health for the past year. He is survived by his wife Stella; a daughter, Mrs. Herschel Gray
of Spokane, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Shirkey of Spokane; four brothers, Efton of
Reeds Spring, Commodore of Galena; Herschel of Springfield and Noel of St. Louis; two
sisters, Mrs. Bessie Johnson of Pomona, Calif and Mrs. Chester Stewart of Spokane, and
one grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Eisenhour Church
by Rev. James Ellingsworth and burial was in the church cemetery under direction of
Chaffin of Ozark.
Shirkey, Efton 1897 - 12 Jan 1965 CCR 14 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas R. & Fannie (Eisenhour) Shirkey; married Ora Belle Keltner]
Efton Shirkey, 68, of Reeds Spring, died at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital at Springfield. Mr. Shirkey, a veteran of World War I, had owned and operated a
general merchandise store on U. S. 65 north of the Stone-Christian County line. He is
survived by his wife, Ora; two sons, Jack of Nixa, and Gerald of Spokane; three brothers,
Commodore of Galena, Herschel of Kansas City and Noel of St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs.
Dessie Johnson, Dallas, Tex. and Mrs. Velma Stewart, Spokane; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Eisenhour Church with the Rev. James
Ellingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris
of Nixa.
Shirkey, Fannie K. (Eisenhour) 17 Mar 1877 - 14 Oct 1962
CCR 18 Oct 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Lydia Eisenhour; married Thomas R. Shirkey]
Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie Shirkey, 85, of Spokane, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at Eisenhour Church with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial
was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. Shirkey died at 3:40 p.m.
Sunday at her home, five miles south of Spokane. Survivors are four sons, Efton, Reeds
Spring, Commodore, Galena, Hershel, Kansas City, and Noel, St. Louis; two daughters,
Mrs. Dessie Johnson, Dallas, Tex., and Mrs. Velma Stewart, Spokane; seven
grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Clarence Eisenhour, Springfield, Ill,
and two sisters, Mrs. Alpha Foland and Mrs. Bessie Harris, both of Reeds Spring.
Shirkey, Jack 14 Jun 1922 – 20 Jun 2000 CCH-N 28 Jun 2000
Jack Shirkey of Spokane passed away Tuesday June 20, 2000 at St. John's
Regional Health Center. Springfield. Jack was born July 14, 1922 in Reeds Spring, Mo.,
the son of Efton and Ora Belle (Keltner) Shirkey. On September 7, 1948 Jack Shirkey
and Lucille Davis were united in marriage in Ozark, Mo. He loved horses, cars and most
of all he loved his family and friends. He worked in Public Relations for the Poor Boy
Tree Trimming. He was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Lucille. He is survived
by his two daughters Jackie Shirkey Grote and her husband Alan of Collierville, Tn., and
Joy Shirkey Owen and her husband Robert of Forsyth; a brother Jerald and his wife Betty
of Nixa; three grandchildren Clayton Bilyeu and wife Pam of Chestnutridge, Mo., Lora
Essick and husband Jeff of Ozark, Shellie Grote of Collierville, Tn., one great-grandson
Robert Border of Chestnutridge; and other relatives and many friends. Services were held

Saturday June 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in
Springfield 820 Cherry St. Burial will follow in Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane, under the
care of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was Friday June 23 from 6-8 p.m., at the
funeral home.
Shirkey, Margaret Elizabeth (Cline) 5 Jul 1881 - 17 May 1960 CCR 26 May 1960 p4
[Note: Daughter of John & Sarah (Butler) Cline]
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Shirkey, 79, of Ozark who died at
5:25 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Doctors Memorial Hospital after a long illness were held
at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Chaffin Chapel with burial in Ozark Cemetery. She was a member
of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, William R. Shirkey; a son
Millard Leigh of Rialto, Calif, two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Jordan of Bloomington, Calif.
and Mrs. Dorothy Kelsey of Aurora; 13 grandchildren’ and three brothers, Otis, Omas
and Ben Cline, all of Springfield.
Shirkey, Maxine (Landers) 1914 - 13 Nov 1968 CCR 21 Nov 1968 p8
Mrs. Maxine Shirkey, 54, Kansas City, formerly of Springfield and Highlandville,
died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday in a Kansas City hospital after a short illness. She is
survived by her husband, Herschel; a daughter, Mrs. Orvilla Maples, Kansas City; a
brother, J. D. Landers, Modesto; and three grandchildren. Funeral services and burial
were in Kansas City Friday.
Shirkey, Ora Belle (Keltner) 1903 - 1 Apr 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989
Services for Ora Belle Shirkey, 86, Spokane, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 3
in the Eisenhour Full Gospel Church. Burial was in the church cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Shirkey, a home maker, died Saturday,
April 1 morning in her home.
Shirkey, Thomas R. 4 Jul 1872 - 11 Dec 1960 CCR 15 Dec 1960 p5
[Note: married Fannie K. Eisenhour]
Funeral services for Thomas R. Shirkey, 87, who died at 4:10 p.m. Sunday at his
home five miles south of Spokane, were conducted by the Rev. Walter McKnight at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr.
Shirkey was a retired farmer and stockman and had been a resident of the Spokane
community for the past 80 years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Shirkey; four
sons, Efton Shirkey of Spokane; C. J. Shirkey of Kansas City and Noel Shirkey of St.
Louis; two daughters, Mrs. Dessie Johnson of Pomona, Calif and Mrs. Thelma Stewart of
Spokane; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Shirkey, William R. “Bill”
24 Apr 1889 - 20 Oct 1964 CCR 22 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: married Margaret E. Cline]
W. R. “Bill” Shirkey, 76, of Ozark, died at 9:55 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield. He was a lifelong Christian County resident.
Survivors include a
step-son, Millard Leigh, Fontana, Calif.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Kelsey,
Aurora, and Mrs. May Jordan, Alma, Ark. and a niece in Tampa, Fla. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.

Shockey, Wesley 21 Jan 1918 - Aug 1976 OH 19 Aug 1976 p7
[Note: married Zelma]
TANEYVILLE - Wesley Shockey, 58, Taneyville, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday in
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Shockey was a former
longtime resident of Long Run in Ozark County. Survivors include his wife, Zelma; four
sons, Merle and Joe Lee, both of Taneyville, Jim. of Independence, and Junior of
Cedarcreek, four daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Hatter of the state of Ohio, Mrs. Sharon Evans,
Ozark, Mrs. Barbara Thompson, Kirbyville, and Miss Sheila Shocker of the home; six
brothers, Jan, Kenney and Lester, all of Long Run, Virgil of Forsyth, Sylvester of
Theodosia and Frank of 1912 North Lyon, Springfield; six sisters, Mrs. Rosie Snyder,
Gainesville, Mrs. Maggie Norton, 2106 North Robberson, Springfield, Mrs. Flossie
Boyer of the state of Ohio, Mrs. Goldie Loftis, Theodosia, and Mrs. Melvina Elliott and
Mrs. Selvina Foster, both of West Plains and 11 grandchildren. Clarkson of Forsyth will
announce arrangements.
Shockley, Georgia Regina (Williams) 19 Jan 1905 - 6 Oct 2000 CCH-N 25 Oct 2000
Georgia Regina Shockley, age 95, Ozark, passed away at 8:00 a.m., October 6,
2000 in The Baptist Home, Ozark. She was born in Marys Home, MO on January 19,
1905, the daughter of George and Emma Rush Williams. In 1922, she was united in
marriage to Stephen Shockley, who preceded her in death on October 15, 1985. She was
also preceded in death by her parents. Before retirement, Mrs. Shockley was a Floor Lady
for Von Hoffman Printing Company in Jefferson City MO. She was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Jefferson City. Survivors include: two daughters, Virginia
Maxwell and husband Robert, Roswell, NM and Helen Eastwood, Greenville, MS; five
grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a
sister, Florence French, FL. A graveside funeral service officiated by Pastor Dennis
Maxwell was held at 3:00 p.m., October 6, at Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, under
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Shoemaker, Adrienne M. (Welch) 29 Aug 1920 - 16 Dec 1988 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of John Richard & Alice Gertrude ( McElhaney) Welch]
Adrienne Shoemaker, 68, of Hemet, California, formerly of Billings, died in
December in her home following a long illness. The body was cremated. Memorial
services for Mrs. Shoemaker were held June 25 at the Billings Baptist Church. Burial was
in Wise Hill Cemetery, north of Clever, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic.
Shoemaker, Francis Merrill 6 Apr 1901 - 28 Dec 1990 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
[Note: married Hazel 7 Aug 1900 - 21 Jan 1979]
Francis Shoemaker, 89, Springfield, died at 4:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 1990, in
St. John's Regional Health Center, following a long illness. He was raised on a farm and
farmed for many years. He was also an auto mechanic for more than 50 years. He lived in
Springfield in Battlefield Towers for the past 13 years. He was a member of the Oak
Grove Heights Seventh Day Adventists Church in Rogersville. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Hazel; his son, Merrill J. Shoemaker; two sisters and a brother. He is

survived by two daughters, Phyllis, and her husband, Pete Kinser, and Lee Ann
Baybrook, all of Springfield; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; as well as
numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 2, in
Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church Street, Ozark, with Pastor Mickey Mallory
officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Shoemaker, Hazel 7 Aug 1900 - 21 Jan 1979 OH 25 Jan 1979 p12
[Note: married Francis Merrill Shoemaker 6 Apr 1901 - 28 Dec 1990]
Mrs. Hazel Shoemaker, 78, of Springfield, died Sunday in the Springfield MediCenter. Services were held Wed. in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Robert Peck
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. A son, Merrill Shoemaker, Jr. of Ozark and a
daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Kinser of Rogersville are among survivors.
Shores, Don 2 Oct 1926 - Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p3
[Note: married Roseanne]
Services for Don Shores, 52, Route 3, Rogersville, were held Saturday in the
Marsh Chapel. Burial was in the Retherford Cemetery near Norwood. Mr. Shores died at
1:45 a.m. Thursday in his home apparently of a heart attack. He was a farmer and a
member of the First Baptist Church, Rogersville. Survivors include his wife, Roseanne;
four sons, Rex, Mountain Grove, Larry, Norwood, Michael, Branson and Ronald with the
U. S. Marines in South Caroline; three daughters, Donna and Deanne, both of the home
and Margaret, Springfield; one brother, Carl, Sacramento, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Faye
White, Millington, Tenn., Mrs. Opal Baker, Springfield and Mrs. Audrey Pack, Norwood.
Short, Allen Curtiss 25 Oct 1948 - 26 Oct 1948 CCR 28 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of Eldon Cornell & Faye (Johns) Short]
Funeral services for Allen Curtiss, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Short of
Sparta, were held at the graveside in Sparta cemetery Wednesday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Webb. Burial was under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. Besides the parents,
he is survived by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Short and Mrs. Lou Johns.
Short, Bertha E. (Earnhart) 18 Nov 1892 - 7 Mar 1973 OH 11 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of John Robert & Mary Viola (Riley) Earnhart; married John Samuel
Short 23 Apr 1892 - 14 May 1964]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Short, 80, a resident of Sparta since 1934, were
held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. L. E. Reynolds
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. She is survived by three sons, Dale, of
Rogersville and Neal and Eldon, both of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Simpson of
Sparta, Mrs. Mary Gardner of Springfield and Mrs. Sharon Rathbun of Abilene, Tex.;
two brothers, Clyde Earnhart of Republic and Floyd Earnhart of Springfield; one sister,
Mrs. Merle White, of Spokane, 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Short, Bertie Ann (Johnson) 25 Feb 1919 - 18 Dec 1993 OH 22 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Myrtle Johnson; married 6 Jun 1935 Millard Short]
Bertie Ann Short, 74, Springfield, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993 in Springfield
Health Care Center following a long illness. She was born Feb. 25, 1919 in Douglas

County, the daughter of John and Myrtle Johnson. She was united in marriage to Millard
Short on June 6, 1935 in Ava. She was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church. A
homemaker, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and especially her family. She was a
member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary #69. She was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, Millard; one sister, Ercie Daves; two brothers, Elbert “Buck” and
Jess Johnson. She is survived by one son, Dearl Short, Springfield; four daughters Ellarea
Willis and her husband, Raymond, Cedar Creek, Connie Keller and her husband, Robert,
Springfield, Janice Weter and Harrison, Ozark, Audra Gentry, Springfield; one sister,
Minta Johnson, Sparta; three brothers, Tom Johnson and his wife Lillian, Springfield,
Dearl Johnson, and his wife, Mary Lee, Sparta, Jim Johnson, Ozark; seven grandchildren,
Anthony, Gary, Melanie, Debbie, Robin, Mike, and Ann; seven great-grandchildren,
Cory, Kyle, Jeffrey, Kelly, Jeremy, Josh, and Joey. Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 21,
in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate and
the Rev. Carnel “Bally” Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Hall Cemetery, Douglas
County.
Short, Etta (Davis) 14 Feb 1893 - 11 Jan 1972 OH 13 Jan 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of James P & Rebecca (Pearce) Davis; married Grant Short]
Mrs. Etta Short, 78, of Route 12, died at 7 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center
after a short illness. Mrs. Short, a retired school teacher, had taught in Stone, Christian
and Greene Counties. She was a native of Christian County and had lived in Springfield
for 49 years. She was a member of South Street Christian Church. Surviving are her
husband, Grant; a daughter, Mrs. Delphia Jean Parker, Overland Park, Kan.; a brother,
Lloyd Davis; five sisters, Mrs. Maude Howard, Brookline, Mrs. Ollie Maples, Nixa, Mrs.
Myrtle Davis and Mrs. Anna Moyer, both of Salt Lake City, Utah and Mrs. Opal Davis,
1951 Collinson; and two grandchildren. The family said contributions may be made to
the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are incomplete under direction of AyreGoodwin.
Short, Eula K. 3 Sep 1901 - 10 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
OZARK - Mrs. Eula K. Short, 73, Ozark, died at 12:55 a.m. Sunday in St. Francis
Hospital, Wichita, Kan. after an illness of several months. Mrs. Short was a native of the
Crane community and had lived in Ozark since 1947. She was a member of First
Christian Church, Ozark, and 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Galena.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Hunt, Conway Springs, Kan.; two
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Wilma Lipa, Dearborn, Mich. Memorial contributions
may be made to First Christian Church, Ozark in care of Mrs. Dorothy Manley, treasurer.
Services were at 10:30 p.m. Wednesday in First Christian Church, Ozark with the Rev.
Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Galena Cemetery under the direction of Harris
of Ozark. Eastern Star Rites will be by the Galena Order of the Easter Star, chapter No.
17.
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Short, Eula K. 3 Sep 1901 - 10 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
Friends, we thank you for your many acts of kindness in our time of sorrow.
The Eula Short Family.

Short, Faye (Johns) 11 Mar 1920 - 19 Sep 2000 CCH-N 27 Sep 2000
Faye Short, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2000 in her
home. She was born March 11, 1920 near Sparta, the daughter of Charley and Lou
McGinnis Johns. In 1942, she and Eldon Short were married. He preceded her in death,
as well as an infant son, Allen Curtis Short, a brother, Clell Johns, a nephew, Bob
Johnson, a brother-in-law, Zack St. John, and her parents. Mrs. Short was a member of
First Baptist Church, Ozark. Survivors include: A sister, Lorene St. John, Sparta; a sisterin-law, Lourea Johns, Ozark; three nieces, Erva Lou Johnson, Sparta, Ellen Kay Henry,
and Lou Ann Stark, both of Springfield; other relatives and friends. The family would
like to extend a special thank you to Anghel’s Home Health Agency for the wonderful
care they gave to Faye. A graveside funeral was held Friday, September 22, 2000, in
Sparta Cemetery with Charles Eakins officiating. Arrangements were under direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W Walnut, Ozark, 65721.
Short, Ferna M. (Stumpff) 20 Sep 1902 - 10 Jul 1991 NN-E 18 Jul 1991
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Minnie (Stahl) Stumpff; married Troy Stumpff]
Ferna M. Short, 88, Ozark, died at 5:13 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, 1991, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born Sept. 20, 1902, in Flat Creek community near
Cato, Mo., and was the daughter of Edgar and Minnie Stahl Stumpff. She had been a
resident of Ozark for the past 32 years. She was a member of the Southside Church of
Christ, Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents; and four brothers, Walter, Olen,
Ernest and Edgar Stumpff. Survivors include her husband, Troy; a son and daughter-inlaw, Jack and Ann Short, Ozark; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. The
funeral was Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating.
Burial was in Clio Cemetery, Barry County.
Short, I. Eften 1887 - 8 Feb 1947 CCR 13 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Son of George W. & ? (?) Short; married Eula]
Funeral services for I.E. (Eften) Short, 59, native of Stone county who died
Saturday while enroute by train from St. Louis to his home at Conway Springs, Kan.,
were held at 2:30 Wednesday afternoon in the Christian church at Galena, Mo. Burial
was in the cemetery there. Mr. Short was the son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Short,
pioneer Stone county settlers. He was a lifelong employee of the Missouri Pacific
railroad, and was yardmaster at Conway Springs at the time of his death. He was
returning home after a stay in the Missouri Pacific hospital at St. Louis. He was a veteran
of the first World War, in which he served with the 12th Engineer Railway regiment. He
was a cousin of Congressman Dewey Short. Survivors include his wife, Eula; a daughter,
Miss Mary K. Short, a nurse in Kansas City; a brother, E.G. Short of Omaha, Neb., and
two sisters, Mrs. C.C. Wright of Bradford, Ill., and Miss Hattie Short of Galena.
Short, J. G. “Uncle Jack” 1864 - Nov 1947 CCR 20 Nov 1947 p1
With hundreds of old friends and relatives crowding into and around the
Community church at Galena, last Thursday, J.G. (Uncle Jack) Short, father of
Congressman Dewey Short, was paid high tribute as funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. Joe Dethridge and the Rev. Chas. E. Beech. Masons from all over the county in

the section also paid last respects and from several other communities to one of their
members who had been active in the organization for over half a century. Fred Wad, of
Ozark, spoke at the graveside during Masonic burial rites. The church where last rites
were conducted for Mr. Short was banked with flowers sent by old friends from all over
the country. In his funeral oration, Mr. Dethridge said, “Uncle Jack was no ordinary man.
He was a great man among his fellow men. A common man. Not common in the ordinary
sense of the meaning, but common as an old shoe, as Lincoln said. Common in the sense
of kindliness and public service to the poor and to his friends and neighbors. He was a
king without the royal purple.” Rev. Dethridge continued. “His life expressed itself most
at his fireside, where all true men live greatest. He loved the things of life that were
eternal and imperishable. If everyone in this beautiful Ozark country of mystery and
beauty who knew him would bring one blossom to his grave, he would sleep beneath a
wilderness of flowers. He was born in 1864 when Abraham Lincoln was president and
Grant was leading his armies over the hills and valleys of this new nation. And in him
was instilled that patriotism and ruggedness that made the American frontier.”--Crane
Chronicle.
Short, Jack Douglas 15 Jun 1931 - 16 Jun 2002 CCH-N 26 Jun 2002
[Note: Son of Troy & Ferna (Stumpff) Short; married 1957 Mary Lo Cox]
Jack Douglas Short, 71, Ozark, passed away June 16, 2002, in his home. He was
born June 15,1931, in Cato, the son of Troy and Ferna (Stumpff) Short. He served his
country in the U.S. Navy. In 1957, he and Mary Lo Cox were married. Short owned and
operated Snow White Drive Inn in Republic from 1966-1982, and was also a truck driver.
Survivors include his wife, Mary; four children and their spouses, Jacqueline Ann and
Paul Finney, Ozark, Rock Douglas and Juliette Short, Republic, Jay Douglas and Stacy
Short, Ozark, and Doug and Karen Short, Republic; and 12 grandchildren. A graveside
funeral was held June 18, in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Short, Joanna Marie (Smith) 12 Sep 1961 - 11 Feb 2004 SN-L 13 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Leon & Kay (Marchant) Smith; married Eric Short]
Joanna Marie Short, 42, passed away in a car accident, Feb. 11, 2004. She went to
be with Jesus. She was born Sept. 12, 1961, in Harrison, Ark. to Leon and Kay Smith.
Joanna was the loving wife of Eric and loving mother to Cody, Cheyenne and Jevin.
Joanna lived most of her life in the Republic and Billings area, and was very active in her
children's activities. Joanna was a 1979 graduate of Republic High School and employed
by Alpine Woods Products, Marionville. Joanna was preceded in death by her father,
Leon Smith, and grandparents Joe Marchant and James and Ethel Smith. Joanna is
survived by her husband of 11 years, Eric; children Cody, Cheyenne and Jevin; parents
Jack and Kay Carr; brothers Johnny Smith, Ricky Smith and Steven Carr; grandparents
Walsie and Leonard Roberts; Eric's parents, Sam and Doris Short and Jerry and Vada
Wilkinson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, with Rev. Bert Miller officiating in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to Billings
School.

Short, John Samuel 23 Apr 1892 - 14 May 1964 CCR 21 May 1964 p6
[Note: Son of Samuel Calvin & Sara Elizabeth (Manley) Short; married Bertha E.
Earnhart]
John Short, 72, Route 1, Sparta, died about 3:30 p.m. Thursday at his farm home,
northwest of here. He had suffered from a heart condition for some time. Mr. Short was
Christian County Assessor from 1936 until 1944. He was a member of the Methodist
Church and the Sparta Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Bertha; three sons,
Dale, Route 1, Rogersville, and Neal and Eldon, both of Sparta, three daughters, Mrs.
Phyllis Simpson, Sparta, Mrs. Mary Garrison, 8128 College, Springfield and Mrs. Sharon
Rathbun, Abilene, Texas and 15 grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Clella,
Republic, Fred, Wasco, Calif. and Ray, Detroit; and four sisters, Mrs. Bessie Young,
Nixa, Miss Ellie Short and Mrs. Velma King, both of Republic and Mrs. Ruby Dicks, 901
Iberdeen Drive, Springfield. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Harris
Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated and burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Short, Joseph Vail “Bud” 14 Apr 1918 - 5 Mar 1977 OH 10 Mar 1977 p7
CLEVER - A former Boaz and Clever resident, Joseph Vail “Bud” Short, 58, of
Ontario, Calif., died Saturday in his home there after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Short was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are two sons, Terry Joe of the state
of Wyoming and Vail Dena with the U. S. Army, stationed in South Carolina, stationed
in South Carolina; two brothers, Harold F., Fontana, Calif. and Leo J. of Pomona, Calif.;
a sister, Mrs. Lorene Boatright, Republic and two grandchildren. Services for Mr. Short
were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Richardson-Peterson Chapel in Ontario. The body was
then returned to Republic for second services and burial here under direction of Meadors.
Local arrangements are incomplete.
Short, Lora Almeda (Holder) Cobb 7 Jan 1909 - 22 Jan 2007 SN-L 26 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Jesse (Chapman) Holder; married ? Cobb; married Ora
Short]
Lora Almeda Short, Crane, Missouri, daughter of Thomas and Jesse (Chapman)
Holder, was born January 7, 1909, in Stone County, Missouri, and departed this life
January 22, 2007, in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare at the age of 98 years and 15
days. Lora was a lifelong resident of the area. Before retiring, she had served as the Stone
County Treasurer for 24 years. Lora was a member of the Craig Hollow Church. Lora
was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ora Short; one brother; four sisters; and
two grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Gary Cobb, of Richmond, Virginia; two
daughters, Meta Shriner, of Purdy, and Linda Gideon, of Republic; one sister, Bertha
Sheehan, of Lakewood, California; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January
27, 2007, in Crane Fundamental Methodist Church with Rev. Stanley Clark and Rev.
Frank Bostic officiating. Burial will be in Galena Cemetery under the direction of
Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today (Friday) in the
funeral home.
Short, Oscar A. 31 Jul 1897 - 26 Jul 1977

[Note: married Nell]
Services for Oscar A. Short, 79, of 1110 West Florida, will be at 1:30 p.m. today
at High Street Baptist Church with David Cavin officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Klingner. Mr. Short died at midnight Tuesday at Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. He was a retired Frisco Railway employee and was a
member of High Street Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Nell; a son, John, of
Galena; a daughter, Mrs. Lu Anna Pritchard, West Plains; three sisters, Mrs. Opal
Merritt, Springfield, Mrs. Ruth Word, Willard, and Mrs. Delphia Butler, Pomona, Calif.;
a brother, Leo, of the state of California; five grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 26, 1977 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Short, Richard 22 Apr 1902 - 17 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: married 1937 Mildred Bush who died 1982; married 1986 Edith "Sue" Short]
Richard Short, 85, of Spring field, died Sunday at 3:17 p.m. at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Short were held at 10
a.m. Wednesday in the Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Paul Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. Mr. Short was a member of the
Prairie Village Presbyterian Church in Kansas City, and of South Gate Masonic Lodge
No. 547 AF & AM, Kansas City, where he had been a member for more than 62 years.
He retired in 1962 from the Railway Express Agency, Kansas City, after 42 years of
service. After his railroad retirement, he was employed by Union Construction Company
in Kansas City, where for 13 years he operated two rock quarries and asphalt plants. He
moved to Springfield in 1976. He married Mildred Bush, Bolivar, in 1937. She preceded
him in death in 1982. He married Edith "Sue" Short in 1983, and she survives. Other
survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Rhonda Short, Rogersville; two
nephews, Jack, and his wife, Jean, of Harrison, Arkansas, and Tom, and his wife,
Maxine, Bella Vista, Arkansas; a niece, Imogene, and her husband, Harold Phipps,
Grove, Oklahoma; and three grandchildren.
Short, S. C. “Cal” 1864 - 1953
S. C. “Cal” Short, 89, a retired farmer, died at 11:15 last night at his home four
and a half miles southeast of Republic. Mr. Short’s farm was on the Christian-Greene
County line, and he had been a resident of that community all of his life. Survivors
include four sons, Clella of Route 2, Republic, John of Sparta, Ray of Berkley, Mich.,
and Fred of Wasco, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Velma King and Miss Effie Short of
Route 2, Republic, Mrs. Bessie Young of Nixa and Mrs. Ruby Dicks of Springfield; 23
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral
services will be at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church. Burial
will be in Lindsey Chapel Cemetery south of Republic under direction of Harris of
Clever. Pallbearers will be Neal, Dale and Eldon Short, Myron Hannah, Ellis
Mooneyham and Gene Boatright.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1953 in the margin.
AND

Short, Samuel Calvin “Cal”
1864 - 26 May 1953 CCR 11 Jun 1953 p1
Samuel Calvin “Cal” Short, 89, a lifelong resident and prominent farmer who
lived on the Christian and Greene County line 4 1/2 miles southeast of Republic, died
May 26 at his home. Funeral services were held at 2:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon at
Clever Baptist Church, with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Lindsey
Cemetery, south of Republic, under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Escorts
were Neal, Dale and Eldon Short, Myron Hannah, Ellis Mooneyham and Gene
Boatwright. He is survived by four sons, Clella Short of Republic, John Short of Sparta,
Ray Short of Berkeley, Mich., and Fred Short of Wasco. Calif., four daughters, Mrs.
Velma King of Republic, Miss Effie Short of the home, Mrs. Bessie Young of Nixa and
Mrs. Ruby Dicks of Springfield; 21 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and one great,
great granddaughter
Short, Troy G. 22 Oct 1902 – 9 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
Troy G. Short, 89, Ozark, died Saturday evening, Nov. 9, 1991 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Born Oct. 22, 1902 in Jenkins, he was the son of
Henry and Gilley Galloway Short. He attended Missouri State Teachers College,
Springfield, and graduated from the University of Missouri. He taught school in Barry
County and later worked as country agriculture agent in Howell and Maries counties. He
was a member of Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. Preceding him in death were his
wife of 61 years, Ferna, who died July 10, 1991; his parents; two sisters; and a brother.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Ann Short, Ozark; four
grandchildren, Doug, Rock and Jay Short, and Jacqueline Chubbs; eight greatgrandchildren; and three nieces. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Clio Cemetery, Barry County.
Short, William Dale 8 Apr 1914 – 17 Dec 1991 NN-E 26 Dec 1991
William "Dale" Short, 77, Rogersville, died Tuesday evening, Dec. 17, 1991, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, of, an a apparent heart attack. He was born April
8, 1914, in Greene County to John and Bertha Earnhart Short. He was married to
Kathleen Stone July 4, 1938 in Christian County at the home of the Rev. Linn Swadley.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Clever, and a graduate of Clever
High School. He graduated from Diesel Engineering school in 1937 and from DeForeest
Electronics, Chicago, Ill. He served on the Webster County Soil and Water Conservation
District for 20 years as a supervisor. He was a member of the MASWCD and in 1949
received one of the Balanced Farming Awards from Webster County. He has been a
farmer all his life. He was director of Crown School, Webster County, and has served as
school board director for the Logan-Rogersville school district three terms. He was
serving at Republican committeeman in Linden township in Christian County. He is
survived by his wife, Kathleen, of the home; two sons, John Dale Short and his wife,
Linda, Rogersville, and Samuel C. Short, West Plains; two daughters, DeLayne Humble
and her husband, Jamie, Rogersville, and Debby Carden and her husband, Gary, Nixa; ten
grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, Neal Short, Sparta; three sisters, Phyllis
Simpson, Sparta, Mary Garrison, Springfield, and Sharon Rathbun, Abilene, Texas; and
several nieces and nephews Services were held Friday in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Linden Cemetery with the Revs. George Carden and Jerry Humble
officiating.
Shortt, Artie E. (Pruett) 10 May 1917 - 4 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Feb 2001
[Note: Daughter of Simmie & Nancy (Johnson) Pruett; married 29 Jul 1939 Everett
Shortt 4 Jul 1917 - 23 Jun 2004]
Artie E. Shortt, 83, Ava, passed away Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001 in Skaggs Community
Hospital, Branson, after a long illness. She was born May 10, 1917 in the Pansy
Community, the daughter of Simmie and Nancy (Johnson) Pruett. On July 29, 1939 she
and Everett Shortt were married. Mrs. Shortt was a member of the Eastern Gate
Missionary Baptist Church, Ava. Survivors include her husband, Everett; four children
and their spouses, Pat and J.C. Nelson, Oldfield, Wanda and Larry Hutchinson, Hillis and
Diane Shortt, and Luann and Randy Lea, all of Ava; thirteen grandchildren, Doug
Nelson, Jacki Nelson, Alvin Nelson, Peggy Hampton, Teena Johnson, Eric Nelson,
Virginia Hampton, Ralph Hutchison, Tammy Gunter, Sheilah Wisner, Farron Shortt,
Michelle Lee, and Justin Shortt; three step-grandchildren, Claire, Paul and Elaine Lea;
thirty great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
and two sisters-in-law, Jane Pruett and Fae Pruett, both of Ava. She was preceded in
death by her parents, sisters and brothers, Minnie, Olson, Leonard and Elza Pruett and a
great-grandson, Michael Nelson. Funeral services were Feb. 7 in Eastern Gate Missionary
Baptist Church, Ava, with Rev. James Orick officiating. Burial was in Harville Cemetery,
Oldfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Shortt, Charles Emory 6 Dec 1903 - Dec 1976 OH 9 Dec 1976 p13
[Note: married Ortha]
OLDFIELD - Services for Charles Emory Shortt, 72, Oldfield, were at 2 p.m.
today in the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church at High Lonesome. Burial was in
Goodhope Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard in Ava. Me. Shortt died at 6:10
p.m. Thursday in MediCenter, Springfield. He was a member of the Mount Olive
Missionary Baptist Church and a carpenter. Survivors include his wife Ortha; four
daughters, Mrs. Faye Adams, Buffalo, Mrs. Frieda Aday, Battlefield, Mrs. Marjorie
Gardner, Joplin and Mrs. Phyllis Pettit, Sparta; three sons, Russell, of Ozark, David of
Springfield and Chester of Galena; a brother Elvra of Bruner; and 12 grandchildren and
eight great grandchildren.
Shortt, Darrell R. 28 Jul 1931 - 22 Feb 2005 SN-L 25 Feb 2005
Darrell R. Shortt, 73, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2005. He was born
on July 28, 1931, in Ongo, Missouri, the son of Lee and Nora Shortt. He was united in
marriage to his childhood sweetheart, Kathleen Nelson on June 17, 1952. Darrell
graduated from Ava High School in Ava, Missouri. After graduation, he joined the U.S.
Air Force, serving four years, during the Korean conflict. After serving on active duty,
Darrell returned to Missouri, and became a Reservist, serving eight years. He also began
working for Sho-Me Power Coop in Marshfield, Missouri, retiring after 37 years. Darrell
also served his community through many clubs and organizations. Some of those
included being a Master Mason and a Past Master of the Sparta Lodge, No. 296 and
DDGM of the Grand Lodge of Missouri. He was also a member of the Eastern Star in

Sparta, Missouri, Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Springfield, Missouri, Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry, S.J. USA in Joplin, Missouri, as well as the American Legion, Webster
County Post No. 142. Darrell became a Christian as a teenager and was baptized in Swan
Creek. He was a long time member of Calvary Baptist Church of Marshfield, Missouri.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Arlie, Everett, Herman,
Milford, Sam, and Lester. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Kathleen; daughter,
Jean Walden and husband, Bob; daughter, June Jinks; son, Tom Shortt and wife, Vicki;
grandchildren, Dawn, Autumn, Matthew, Jason, Iris, and Austin; step-grandchildren
Brandon, Brady, and Victoria; great-grandchildren, Ariel, Chloe, Joseph, Aurora, and
Sam; step-great-grandchildren , Madison, Emily and Noah; one brother, Dewey Shortt;
and two sisters, Pearl Hull and Bonnie Rogers; a large group of relatives and friends; as
well as, his much loved dog, Hobbs. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., on Saturday,
February 26, 2005, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, Missouri. Masonic services will be
held graveside immediately afterwards at Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to the Sparta First Baptist Church Building Fund, Sparta, Missouri, 65753.
Shortt, Everett “Ebb” C. 5 Jul 1917 - 23 Jun 2004 CCH-N 30 Jun 2004 & SN-L 25 Jun
2004
[Note: Son of Ivory Lee & Nora (Nelson) Shortt; married 28 Jul 1939 Artie Ester Pruett
10 May 1917 - 4 Feb 2001]
Everett "Ebb" C. Shortt, age 86, of Ava, died Wednesday, June 23, 2004, in his
home surrounded by family. He was born July 4, 1917, at Ongo, Mo., the son of Ivory
Lee and Nora (Nelson) Shortt. On July 28, 1939 he and Artie Ester (Pruett) Shortt were
united in marriage. Survivors include: three children; Wanda Hutchinson and husband
Larry, Hillis Shortt and wife Diane, Luann Lea and husband Randy, and a son-in-law
Jasper Nelson, all of the Highlonesome area. Grandchildren; Doug, Jackie, Alvin, Teena,
Peggy, Virginia, Eric, Ralph, Tammy, Farron, Sheilah, Michelle, Justin, Paul, Clare and
Elaine. Twenty-six great grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, two sisters; Pearl
Hull, and Bonnie Rodgers, two brothers; Dewey and Darrell. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Artie, a daughter, Mildred "Pat" Jasper, Nelson, Brothers, Arlie, Sam,
Herman, Milford, Lester, and a great-great-grandchild, Michael Alexander Nelson.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, June 26, in Eastern Gate Missionary
Baptist Church, with Reverend James Orick officiating, burial followed in Harvill
Cemetery. Visitation was from 6:30-8 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Shortt, Herman Ernest 18 Feb 1919 - 10 May 2002
Herman Ernest Shortt, age 83 of Sparta, passed away Friday, May 10, 2002 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born February 18, 1919 in Ongo, Mo., the son of Lee
and Nora (Nelson) Shortt. He served his country during World War II and the Korean
Conflict. On April 4, 1942, he and Ruby Gann were married. Herman was a farmer,
worked in construction, and had been a business agent for the Laborers Union. He was a
member of Sparta Masonic Lodge #296, A.F. & A.M., and had instructed many in first,
second, and third degrees. He was also a member of Scottish Rite and Sparta Eastern Star
Chapter #326. Survivors include three children, Donald Shortt and his wife, Mary Beth,
St. Louis, Helen Shortt, Ozark, and James Shortt and his wife, Donna, Elkhead; a

daughter in-law, Kathleen Shortt, Springfield; five grandchildren, Brian and his wife,
Traci, Kevin, Jason, Jennifer and Melissa; two great-grandsons, Chase and Colby; two
sisters, Pearl Hull, Springfield, and Bonnie Rogers, Sparta; and four brothers, Eb of Ava,
Milford of Roseville, Calif., Dewey of Minden, Nev., and Darrell of Sparta. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Ruby in 1999; two sons, Howard and Richard; and three
brothers, Arlie, Sam and Lester. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 14,
2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating.
Burial and a Masonic Service will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to
9 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri
Masonic Home. Springfield News-Leader, May 12. 2002.
Shortt, Howard Eugene 9 Jun 1946 - 1 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Herman Ernest & Ruby (Gann) Shortt; married Kathleen]
Howard E. Shortt, 42, of Hurtford, North Carolina, formerly of Sparta, died Sept.
1 at Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, after a short illness. Services for Mr.
Shortt were held Monday in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Steve
Eutsler and Kenneth Lupton officiating: Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Masonic rites
were conducted by Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 296. Born June 9, 1946, in Keltner, Mr.
Shortt was a 1964 graduate of Sparta High School,. He was a retired Navy electronic
technician, and was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church and Sparta Masonic Lodge
#296. His survivors include his wife, Kathleen, Sparta; two sons, Brian Lee and Kevin
Donald, both of Sparta; his parents, Herman and Ruby Shortt, Sparta; a sister, Helen
Shortt, Memphis, Tennessee; two brothers, Donald, of Hazelwood, and James, of New
London, Connecticut; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Lillie Gann, Sparta; his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Nora Shortt, Ozark; three nieces and two nephews.
Shortt, Ivory Lee 19 Feb 1894 - 25 Nov 1964 CCR 3 Dec 1964 p1
[Note: married Nora Ethyl Nelson 6 Mar 1897 - 1 Apr 1990]
Ivory Lee Shortt, 70, retired farmer of the Sparta Community, Nov. 25 in St.
John’s Hospital at Springfield. Mr. Shortt was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Nora; eight sons, Arlie, of Oldfield, Everett, both of Sparta,
Darrell of Marshfield, Milford, Cliff Heights, Calif. and Dewey and Lester, both of Fair
Oaks, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Gene Hull, Springfield and Mrs. Pletcher Rogers,
Sparta; five brothers, Othis, of Ava, Emmett, of Sparta, Emory , of Elkhart, Millard, of
Springfield, and Elvra, of Bruner; 30 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Shortt, J. Emmett 20 Aug 1901 - 13 Nov 1971 CCR 18 Nov 1971 p8
J. Emmett Shortt, 70, Sparta, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
where he had been a patient for five days. A retired farmer, he had lived in the Sparta
community for the past 25 years, moving from Douglas County. Survivors are his wife,
Ona; two daughters, Miss Vonda Shortt and Mrs Ivonne Stone, both of Springfield; four
sons, Noel, Bradleyville, Lowell and Dale, both of Springfield, and Don, Festus; six
grandchildren; and four brothers, Ott, Ava, Emery. Keltner, Millard, Springfield and
Elvra, Elkhead. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Union Hill Baptist Church
with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery, under the
direction of Harris of Ozark.

Shortt, James Lester 8 Feb. 1937 – 5 May 1995 CCH-N 24 May 1995
James Lester Shortt, 58, Stockton, Calif., died May 5, 1995. He was born Feb. 8,
1937, and was formerly a resident of Sparta. Services were held in Evergreen Chapel,
Lodi, Calif., May 11, with Pastor Tyler Guy officiating. Committal was in Cherokee
Memorial Park, Lodi.
Shortt, Nora Ethyl (Nelson) 6 Mar 1897 - 1 Apr 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: married Ivory Lee Shortt 19 Feb 1894 - 25 Nov 1964]
Nora Shortt, 93, Ozark, died Sunday, April l, 1990 in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center, following a three month illness. Born March 6, 1897, she was a lifelong resident
of Douglas and Christian counties. She was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include seven sons, Everett Shortt, Ava, Herman Shortt, Sparta, Milford Shortt,
Roseville, Calif., Samuel Shortt, Sparta, Dewey Shortt, Fair Oaks, Calif., Darrell Shortt,
Marshfield, and Lester Shortt, Stockton, Calif.; two daughters, Pearl Hull, Springfield,
and Bonnie Rogers, Ozark; three sisters, Dora Maggard, Elkhead, Dorothy Shine,
Springfield, and Agnes Lafferty, Ava; 34 grandchildren, 65 great-grandchildren and 13
great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee, and a son,
Arlie. Funeral services were held Wednesday April 4 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Revs. Carl Thompson and James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in
the Sparta Cemetery.
Shortt, Ona Ellen (Harvill) 13 Aug 1905 – 7 Feb 2000 CCH-N 16 Feb 2000
Ona Ellen Shortt, age 94, Sparta, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 7,
2000 in Primrose Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. She was born August 13, 1905 in
Keltner, Mo., to parents Isham and Rosa Harvill. On November 24, 1924, she was united
in marriage to Emmett Shortt, who preceded her in death in 1971. Also preceding her in
death were her parents, a granddaughter, Carol Lynn Shortt; and six brothers, Clarence,
Jesse, Glenn, Paris, Raymond and Gale. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister, Ona is
survived by her children: sons Noel Shortt and wife Cletis, Bradleyville, Lowell Shortt
and Dale Short, both of Ozark, and Don Shortt and his wife Donna, St. Louis; her daughters, Ivonne Stone and husband John, and Vonda Shortt, all of Springfield; ten
grandchildren, Dane Shortt, Sarah Shortt, Mark Shortt, Terry Shortt, Jeff Stone, Greg
Stone, Clint Shortt, Andy Shortt, Brad Shortt, and Brandon Shortt; four greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Iva Bateman and Nancy Kahl, California; and a brother, Claud
Harvill, Ozark. Ona accepted Christ as her personal Savior as a very young woman and
lived a faithful Christian life. She was of the Baptist faith. Ona’s greatest legacy was her
absolute unconditional love that she gave her family. Thank you, Mother, for all the
sacrifices, your love, and all the wonderful memories. You touched our lives so deeply.
May God Bless You and give you well deserved rest. Funeral services were held
Thursday, February 10, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery at Mound, Douglas County.
Visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2000 in the funeral home.
Shortt, Ruby Helen (Gann) 11 Sep 1923 - 23 Nov 1999 CCH-N 1 Dec 1999

[Note: Daughter of Elmer & Lillie (Hall) Gann; married 4 Apr 1942 Herman Ernest
Shortt]
Ruby Helen Shortt, age 76, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 1999
in her home. She was born September 11, 1923 in the Shady Grove Community near
Sparta and was the daughter of Elmer and Lillie (Hall) Gann. On April 4, 1942 she and
Herman Ernest Shortt were married. Mrs. Shortt retired from Hagale Industries in 1985.
She was a member of Sparta Baptist Church. She also was a lifetime member of Navy
Mothers Club of America, and belonged to the Sparta Eastern Star, Chapter #326.
Survivors include: her husband, Herman; three children, Donald Shortt and his wife,
Mary Beth, St. Louis, Helen Shortt, Ozark, and James Shortt and his wife, Donna,
Elkhead; seven grandchildren, Brian, Kevin, Jason, Jennifer, Melissa, Joseph, and Jolyn;
a great-grandchild, Chase; two sisters, Betty Lammlein, Camdenton, and Pauline Coffer,
Ozark; and a brother, Bob Gann, Oldfield. She was preceded in death by her parents, a
son, Howard in 1988, an infant son, Richard, two brothers, Dean and Eugene Gann, and a
sister, Norma Martin. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, November 26, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Shortt, Samuel L. “Sam” 22 Sep 1923 - 3 Feb 1994 OH 19 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Ivory Lee & Nora Ethel (Nelson) Shortt; married 28 Mar 1948 Dorene
Swearengin]
Samuel L. “Sam” Shortt, 70, Sparta, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994 in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born Sept. 22, 1923 Ongo and was the son of Lee and Nora Shortt.
He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Army. On March 28, 1948, he was
united in marriage to Dorene Swearengin. A farmer. Mr. Shortt lived throughout his life
in the Sparta area, and belonged to several farm organizations. He was a member of
Union Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, and a
brother, Arlie Shortt. Survivors include his wife, Dorene; a daughter, Sandy Weter and
her husband, Bob, Sparta; three sons, Dennis Shortt and his wife, Susie, Gary Shortt and
his wife, Lisa, all of Sparta, and Bill Shortt, of the home; four grandchildren, Kimberely
Green, and Jennifer, Daniel and Casey Shortt; a great-granddaughter, Annie Green; his
mother-in-law, Golda Swearengin, Springfield; nine brothers and sisters, Everett Shortt,
Ava, Herman Shortt, Sparta, Milford Shortt, Roseville, Calif., Pearl Hull, Springfield,
Dewey Shortt, Fair Oaks, Calif., Darrell Shortt, Marshfield, Bonnie Rogers, Ozark, and
Lester Short, Stockton, Calif.; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were
Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Shrum, Tressie 1947 - 16 Sep 1968 CCR 19 Sep 1968 p8
Funeral services for Miss Tressie Shrum, 21, Ozark, who died Monday at St.
John’s Hospital after a short illness, will be at 2 p.m. today in Brown Church, Cedar
Creek, with burial in Brown Cemetery under direction of Whelchel, Branson. She is
survived by her aunt and uncle with whom she had lived for 20 years, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
VanHorn, Ozark; her father, Dallas Shrum, Kissee Mills; two sisters, Mrs. Dorothy
Brown, Forsyth and Mrs. Roy Combs, Kansas City, Mo.; three brothers, J. D., Forsyth,
Ernie, Kissee Mills, and Herbert, Lee’s Summit.

Shubert, Harry Holmes 6 Feb 1903 - 27 Jan 1968 CCR 1 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: married Mary Elizabeth "Mary Liz" Shollenberger 6 Aug 1911 - 22 May 2003]
Harry Shubert, 64, assistant superintendent of the Waynesville-Fort Leonard
Wood Schools, died in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at 3:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27,
after an illness of several months. Mr. Shubert had served 28 years as teacher and
administration in schools of Missouri. He was a graduate of Baker University, Baldwin,
Kan. and earned a master’s in education degree from the University of Missouri,
Columbia. He also did additional graduate study there and at the University of Chicago.
For a period of years, Mr. Shubert was engaged in business in Ozark. Later he became a
campaign director for National Fund-Raising Services, Inc. of Fort Worth, Tex. In 1958,
he returned to the teaching field, becoming assistant superintendent of the WaynesvilleFort Leonard Wood school system, the position he held at the time of his death. Long
active in community work, Mr. Shubert had served as president of the Lebanon Rotary
Club, president of the Waynesville-St. Roberts Lions Clud and as a member of the USO
Council in Waynesville. For several years, he spearheaded school drives for the United
Fund, the USO and other services and charitable organizations. He was a member of the
Waynesville Methodist Church. Mr. Shubert’s survivors include his wife, Mary Elizabeth
who is a counselor in the Waynesville-Fort Wood schools; one son, Charles H. Shubert,
in the U. S. Navy and temporarily living in Ozark; and a sister, Miss Elizabeth Shubert of
Richland. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial
was in Weaver Cemetery at Ozark. A scholarship fund has been established at the Pulaski
Community Bank. Richland, in memory of Mr. Shubert.
Shubert, Mary Elizabeth “Liz“ (Shollenberger) 6 Aug 1911 - 22 May 2003
Mary Elizabeth Shubert was born on August 6, 1911 in Ozark, Missouri. Mary
Liz was the first of three children born to Ethel King and Charles Shollenberger. She was
married to Harry Shubert on August 1, 1937, and their son, Charles Harrison Shubert,
was born May 2, 1945. Mary Liz died on May 22, 2003. Her parents; her husband; her
brother, James Norvell Shollenberger; her stepfather, L.K. Ellis; her stepsister, Margaret
Ann Crowe; and many close friends preceded her in death. Mary Liz leaves behind her
son, Charles; her daughter-in-law, Jan; her grandson, Sean, and Sean’s family, Jessica
and Jillian; her brother, Charles King Shollenberger, and his family; her stepsister,
Elizabeth Gilbert; extended family; and many close friends (among them many former
students). Mary Liz loved going to school. She graduated from high school in 1929. She
studied music at Drury College where she was an advanced student at the Drury
conservatory, a member of the Drury Mirror editorial staff, and a member of Pi Beta Phi.
She completed her undergraduate education at Southwest Missouri State Teachers
College where she was a piano major in the Music Department. She taught music and
English. After returning to teaching in elementary school in the late 1950s, she earned a
Masters degree in guidance and counseling. She taught school at Nixa, Ozark,
Waynesville, and retired from the Springfield school system in 1977. After her retirement
she enjoyed returning to the classroom from time to time as a substitute teacher. Mary Liz
had a lot of friends. She treasured them. Some of her friendships spanned most of the last
century. Some were brand new. She was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church for
most of her life. She was a member of the Modern Seekers Women’s Club for most of

her adult life. She loved to play bridge and was a member of several bridge clubs. When
she was no longer able to drive a car, she became an active participant in the Ozark Area
Transportation Service Volunteers. She met many of her dear friends through
participation in these organizations. She loved doing things with her friends. When she
lost one of her dear friends, she would make it a point to make a new friend as a
memorial to that loss. Mary Liz loved doing projects. She tended to do things in a very
concentrated way. If one thing was good, many things were better. As a child, she loved
to practice the piano. She practiced for hours. As a student she loved to do projects. She
and her friends produced the first Ozark High School annual in 1929. As a teacher, she
loved to prepare materials for projects. As a newspaper employee, she loved to sell
advertising and write articles. As a part owner of a dairy bottling company, she loved to
drive the truck and deliver the milk. As the wife of a fundraiser, she loved to create fund
raising material. As an older member of her church, she loved to work on projects and
events. As an OATS bus rider, she loved to help raise money. Mary Liz was both smart
and optimistic. She would encourage her friends and family to stretch and follow their
dreams. For her no dream was beyond reason if you worked hard enough at it. When
things didn’t work out quite to plan, she would fall back on the family view that “it’s
good experience for later.” In later life she did wonder from time to time if she would
“ever be able to use all this experience.” Mary Liz was fiercely competitive. She probably
learned to be competitive while playing cards with her grandmother as a child. Her
grandmother was a Cady and related to the women’s rights advocate, Elizabeth Cady
Stanton. When told of her decision to fight her advanced cancer, an old friend and fellow
bridge player smiled, shook her head, and said, “That’s just like Mary Liz to bid a slam
with only one trump.” Nobody would have been surprised if she had won. For three
generations the family home on Church Street, less than a block from where Mary Liz
was born, has rung with music, laughter, and happy times and has been a source of
strength in the not so happy times. Mary Liz loved living there and celebrating birthdays,
anniversaries, and holidays. She loved being the hostess for her bridge club and Modern
Seekers. She loved any excuse to set the tables, make things glamorous, and bring
together a group of people for a good time. Mary Liz will be missed. She would probably
encourage you to make a new friend, to invite your friends over for a party, to be
optimistic and follow your dreams, and to do the best job you can with the cards you are
dealt. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, May 30, 2003, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Karla Endicott officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home. The family would encourage
memorial gifts be made in her name to the Ozark Area Transportation Service c/o
Mildred Hill, P.0. Box 275, Sparta, MO 65753. Springfield News-Leader, May 28 2003.
Shuler, Gene Allen 5 Feb 1931 – 14 May 2001 CCH-N 6 Jun 2001
Gene Allen Shuler, 70, of Ozark, passed away Monday, May 14, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born Feb. 5, 1931, in Walnut Grove, son of Kenneth I and
Marjorie (Wheeler) Shuler. Before retirement, Gene was a propane company service man
and a farmer. He was a member of Valley Church, Walnut Grove. In 1973, he and his
wife Edith were married. Survivors include: his wife Edith; son Kenneth Shuler and wife
Kathy, Walnut Grove; two stepchildren: Teresa Hughes, Nixa, and Ray Coffer,
Springfield; ten grandchildren: Casey, Nick, Danielle, Justin, Mike, Tina, Chris, Joleen,

Michelle and Terry; eleven great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Howard Shuler,
Topeka, Kans., and Bob Shuler, Sand Springs, Okla. A graveside service was held
Thursday, May 17, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Aldrich, Mo., with the Reverend
Scott Killingsworth officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Shulse, Audrey Mabel (Teasley) 14 Apr 1910 - 7 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Jenny (Stewart) Teasley; married 22 Aug 1928 Malcom
Edward Shulse]
Audrey Mabel Shulse, 83, Nixa, died Monday Feb. 7, 1994, at Cox Medical
Center South in Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at
the Consalus Chapel, Urich, with the Rev. Douglas Shulse officiating. Burial will be in
the Urich Cemetery, Urich. She was born April 14, 1910, in Henry County, near Urich.
She was the daughter of Richard and Jenny Teasley. Mrs. Shulse lived in Urich most of
her life, moving to Nixa just three years ago. She was a homemaker. She was a member
of the Church of God in Urich. She is survived by two sons, Dallas Shulse, Aurora, Neb.,
and Richard Shulse, Clinton; four daughters, Edna Fisbeck, Clarkston, Wash., Mary
Manjeot, Nixa, Betty Eagan, Washburn, and Sharon Schorck, Elkhead; two brothers,
Luther Teasley, Burbank, Calif., and Richard Teasley, also of Calif.; four sisters, Edna
Shulse, Urich, Clara Snow, Shelton, Naomi Harris, Neosho, and Georgia; 22
grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
AND
Shulse, Audrey Mabel (Teasley) 14 Apr 1910 - 7 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Jenny (Stewart) Teasley; married 22 Aug 1928 Malcom
Edward Shulse]
Mabel Audrey Teasley was born April 14, 1910, in Henry County, Mo., the
daughter of Richard and Jenny (Stewart) Teasley. She passed away Feb. 7, 1994, at Cox
Medical Center South in Springfield, at the age of 83. Audrey was a lifelong resident of
Urich. She was married to Malcom Edward Shulse Aug. 22, 1928, in Clinton, and to this
union two sons and four daughters were born. Audrey was a homemaker and loving
Mother. For the past three years Audrey had made her home in Nixa. Audrey was a
member of the Church of God, Urich. She is survived by two sons, Dallas Shulse,
Aurora, Neb.; Richard D. Shulse, Clinton; four daughters, Edna Fisbeck, Clarkston,
Wash.; Mary Manjeot, Nixa; Betty Eagan, Washburn; Sharon K. Schrock, Elkhead; two
brothers, Luther Teasley, Burbank, Calif.; Richard Teasley, Calif.; four sisters Edna
Shulse, Urich; Clara Snow, Shelton; Naomi Harris, Neosho; and a sister, Georgia; 22
grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm, and twin brothers, Hubert and Herbert
Teasley.
Shurte, Willie (Weatherman) Smith 29 Jun 1890 - 9 Oct 1960
CCR 13 Oct 1960
p5
[Note: Daughter of Sam & Mary Ann (Smith) Weatherman; mortuary record spells
surname Schuarte, but tombstone agrees with obit spelling]
Funeral services for Mrs. Willie Shurte, 70, who died October 9, were held
Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Chaffin Chapel with Rev. William White officiating. Burial was in

Shipman Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. For many years,
Mrs. Shurte was employed in the Harvey House in Springfield and later in the Frisco
dining room. She is survived by one son, Albert Smith of Ozark.
Shydlowski, Walter 1913 -31 Jan 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: married Alma]
Walter Shydlowski, 80, Springfield, originally of Chicago, Ill. died Monday, Jan.
31, 1994. Survivors include his wife, Alma, of the home; two sisters, Florence Martt,
Arizona, Bernice Taylor, Colorado; one brother, Stanley, Wisconsin; two sisters-in-law;
one brother-in-law; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial took place at the National
Cemetery, with the Rev. David Dohogne officiating. Military honors were provided by
American Legion and V.F.W. of Springfield.

Siders, Eva B. (O’Shea) 1908 - 27 Aug 1988 OH 1 Sep 1988
Eva B. Siders, 80, of Republic, died Saturday evening at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A funeral mass for Mrs. Siders was held
Tuesday in the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings, with Msgr. John J. Rynish
officiating. Rosary services were held Monday. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m.
today in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Yankton, South Dakota, with Fr. Thomas J. Ryan
officiating. Mrs. Siders was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Billings. Her
survivors include her husband, Orville; and one brother, L.W. O'Shea, Littleton, North
Carolina.
Sieh, Anna G. 1907 - 16 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
Anna G. Sieh, 81, of Highlandville, died at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 in her home following
a long illness. Visitation was held Saturday, Feb. 18 at the Harris Funeral Chapel, Ozark.
Graveside services were held at the East Lawn Memorial Park, Bloomington, Illinois.
Mrs. Sieh is survived by two sons.
Sifferman, L.L. 1872 - 2 Feb 1949 CCR 10 Feb 1949
[Note: married Dillie]
L.L. Sifferman, 76, a retired farmer, died Wednesday afternoon, February 2, at his
home six miles north of Marionville. Immediate survivors are his wife, Dillie; three sons,
Charles of Republic, Leon of Marionville and John of Grand Blanc, MI; a daughter, Mrs.
Bonnie Biellier; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Halltown Tabernacle church conducted by
Rev. Marion LaFollette. Burial was made in the Halltown cemetery under direction of the
Fossett Funeral Home of Mt. Vernon.
Siler, Audie 4 Jun 1910 - 9 Feb 1979 OH 15 Feb 1979 p8
Services for Mrs. Audie Siler, 69, Rogersville, were held Monday in Marsh
Chapel here with Bruce Veteto officiating. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast
of here. Mrs. Siler died at 1:45 p.m. Friday in Northside Nursing Center, Springfield,
after a long illness. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Siler, Birl E. 4 Mar 1923 - 30 Dec 1987 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Orville H. & Mabel Siler; married Lois]
Birl E. Siler, 64, of Ava, died at 3:49 p.m. Dec. 30 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Siler were held Saturday at the Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery, with the Rev. Floyd Roberts officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Siler was born Mar. 4, 1923, at Rome,
Missouri, to Orville H. and Mabel Siler. He lived in the Sparta and Chadwick areas from
1940-1949. He then became a resident of California, working as a mechanic until he
returned to Ava in 1981. His survivors include his wife Lois, of Ava; one son, Joseph
Birl, of Clovis, California; two daughters, Shirley Cowin, of Garfield, Arkansas, and
Jenny Talley, of Brown Branch, Missouri; four brothers, Ray Holt, Pleasant Hope, Tom
Holt, White Salmon, Washington, Don Holt, Springfield, and Cecil Holt, Jr., of
Springfield; five sisters, Betty Wooliver, Ruby Hickey, Gladys Smith, Trellis Lucas, and

Sharon Lansdown, all of Springfield; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and
several nieces and nephews.
Siler, Ralph E. 19 Apr 1920 - 11 Dec 2006 SN-L 12 Dec 2006 & CCH-N 13 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Jesse W. & Eulah (Taber) Siler; married 21 Feb 1942 Maxine J. Hires]
Ralph E. Siler, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Monday, December 11, 2006. He
was born April 19, 1920, in Brown Branch, Missouri, the son of Jesse W. and Eulah
(Taber) Siler. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On February
21, 1942, he and Maxine J. Hires were united in marriage. Mr. Siler owned and operated
the Nixa Dairy Queen from 1960 until 1979. He previously operated a country store in
Douglas County, south of Ava. Mr. Siler was a member of Nixa Christian Church where
he served as an Elder and was board Vice Chairman. He served on the Nixa Electrical
Board, and was a member of the Nixa Lions Club and Nixa American Legion. He loved
to garden and share the harvest. Survivors include his wife Maxine; two sons and their
wives, James E. and Jeana Siler, Nixa, and Joseph R. and Debbie Siler, Springfield; four
grandchildren, Sandy Siler, Emily Crouse and husband, Matt, Jake Siler, and Josh Siler;
two brothers, Claude Siler, Washington, DC, and Bob Siler, Ava; a sister, Ora Schmitt,
Beaufort, South Carolina; nieces and nephews. His parents and a brother, Billie Siler,
preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 14, in Nixa
Christian Church. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, with military
honors. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Christian Church Building Fund.
Silva, Nathaniel Gene 2 Jul 1959 - 3 Jul 2004 CCH-N 28 July 2004
[Note: Son of Nathaniel Cordell & Bonnie Thompson - apparently adopted by stepfather, Richard Silva; married Renee Crawshaw]
Nathaniel "Gene" Silva was born July 2, 1959 in San Bernadino, Calif., and died
July 3, 2004 in Ozark, Mo., in a mobile home fire. He was preceded in death by a
daughter, Tracy Silva, and his father, Nathaniel Cordell. Survivors include a daughter and
son, Kristen and Jarred Silva, Springfield; mom and dad, Bonnie and Richard Silva,
Orroville, Calif.; a brother, Ron Silva, Orroville, Calif.; three sisters, Sherri Camp,
Orroville, Calif., Barbie and husband David Barron, Springs, Texas, and Rachelle Silva,
Fairfield, Calif.; along with five nephews and two nieces and a host of family and friends.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Silva, Tracy Marie 17 Feb 1988 - 17 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Daughter of Nathaniel Gene & Renee (Crawshaw) Silva]
Tracy Marie Silva, infant daughter of N. Gene and Renee Silva, . Ozark, was
stillborn Feb. 17 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Graveside services for
Tracy were held Saturday at the Bruner Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Rev. Larry Lafferty officiated at the services. Survivors include Tracy's
parents; an older sister, Kristen, of the home; paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Silva, Fairfield, California; maternal grandmother Mrs. Bea Crawshaw, Sparta; paternal
great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, Springfield, Ohio; and maternal
great-grandmother Mrs. Eula Burch, Mountain Grove.

Silvey, Otis Sterling "Doc" 31 May 1914 - 31 Mar 2001 CCH-N 11 April 2001
[Note: Son of James Riley "J.R." & Alta B. "Allie" (Stockton) Silvey; married 20 Jun
1935 Rae Tabor 7 Oct 1913 - 9 Jan 1998]
Otis Sterling "Doc" Silvey, 86, Spokane, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2001
in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born May 31, 1914 in Long Run, Mo., the son of
James Riley "J.R." Silvey and Alta B. "Allie" (Stockton) Silvey. On Jan. 20, 1935, he and
Rae Tabor were married. She preceded him in death on Jan. 9, 1988. He was also
preceded in death by three brothers, a sister, and a grandson, Randy Silvey. Mr. Silvey
was a farmer throughout his life. He attended Old 65 Full Gospel Church. Survivors
include: two children, Artilla Stone and her husband Matt, Bruner and Doyle Silvey and
his wife, Burnell, Spokane; three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a great-greatgrandchild; a brother, Jess Silvey and a sister, Vada Smith, both of Long Run. A
graveside funeral was April 2 in Spokane Cemetery with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards
officiating.
Silvey, Rae (Taber) 7 Oct 1913 - 9 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Arch & Sylvia Taber; married Sterling “Doe” Silvey]
Rae Silvey, age 84, of Spokane, died Friday, January 9, 1998 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born October 7, 1913 in Taney County and
was the daughter of Arch and Sylvia Taber. On January 20, 1935 she married Otis
Sterling Silvey. Mrs. Silvey was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include: Her husband,
Sterling "Doe" Silvey, two children and their spouses, Artilla and Matt Stone, Bruner,
and Doyle and Burnell Silvey, Spokane; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Randy Silvey, two
brothers, and four sisters. A graveside funeral was at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Spokane
Cemetery, with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Services were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Silvey, Randy Joe 12 Apr 1962 - 1 Dec 1988 OH 8 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Doyle & Vurnell (Orr) Silvey]
Randy Silvey, 26, of rural Highlandville, died at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 1 in his home of
an apparent gunshot wound. Services for Mr. Silvey were held Dec. 5 in the Harris
Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mr. Silvey was a graduate of
the Spokane High School class of 1980. He was employed at the Vermillion Company,
Springfield. He is survived by his wife, Lori; a son, Brandon, of the home; his parents,
Doyle and Vurnell Silvey, Spokane; his paternal grandparents, O.S. "Doc" and Kae
Silvey, Highlandville; his maternal grandfather, Carl Orr, Omaha, Arkansas: and by
several aunts. uncles and cousins.
Simino, Laura Suzanne (Worland) Rhodes d 27 Oct 1995 age 23 CCH-N 1 Nov 1995
[Note: Daughter of Mark & Donna Worland; married ? Rhodes; married Kelly Simino]
Laura Suzanne Simino, 23, of Eldon, Mo., died at 2:40 a.m., Friday, Oct. 27, of
injuries received in an automobile accident. She is survived by: Her husband, Kelly
Simino, Eldon, Mo.; a son, Michael Rhodes; her parents, Mark Worland, Texas, and
Donna Zieger, St. Charles, Mo.; and three brothers; Gary, Eric, and Phillip Worland of

St. Louis, Mo. Her body was cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. No services are planned at this time.
Simmons, Maxine (Combs) 19 Nov 1935 - 12 May 1996
[Note: married Edward Simmons]
Maxine Simmons, 60, of Walnut Grove, formerly of Ozark, passed away in
her home on Sunday, following a five month illness. Her age was 60 years. She was
born in Sassafras. Kentucky and formerly living in New York, moving to Ozark in
1972 and residing in Walnut Grove since 1993. She was a former employee of Fasco
Industries and member of Smyrna Baptist Church, Ozark. She is survived by her
husband, Edward of the home; two daughters, Sonia Cooper and Dawn Mixon, both
of Ozark: a son, George Lam Simmons of Springfield: ten grandchildren; her
mother, Martha Mae Combs of Red Fox, Kentucky; three brothers, Oakie and
Beckham Combs, both of Detroit. Michigan and Truman Combs of Red Fox, Ken.;
three sisters. Alma Portwood. Mavis Adams and Carolyn Combs all of Red Fox,
Kentucky. She was preceded in death by two sons, Edward Jr. and James as well as
two daughters, Karen and an infant. Services will be Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in
Wilson Brim Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove with Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating
with burial in Greene Lawn Cemetery in Walnut Grove.
Simmons, Myrtle (McCoy) 26 Mar 1882 - 17 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of Harrison Lyons & Sarah (Abbott) McCoy; married David "Doc"
Simmons]
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Simmons, 78, lifelong resident of the Sparta
community, who died Wednmesday morning at her home, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the
Sparta Church of Christ with the Rev. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Clever. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ruby Fugitt of Republic; two
grandchilren, Mrs. Louella Loomis of the home and Jack Fugitt of Republic; two great
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. C. D. Mease, Hugo, Okla.
Simmons, Tom 18 Sep 1887 - 30 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
Services for Tom Simmons, 91, Forsyth, were held Sunday at the Community
Presbyterian Church in Forsyth with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in
Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery. Masonic graveside services were conducted by Forsyth
Masonic Lodge No. 463. Mr. Simmons died May 30 at Skaggs Community Hospital,
Branson, after a long illness. Among survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Mease of Ozark.
Simone, Peter Vincent 24 Jun 1957 - 20 Oct 2006 SN-L 26 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Vincent M. & Jane M. (Hilliard) Simone]
Peter Vincent Simone, 49, Billings, died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2006.
He was born June 24, 1957, in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of Vincent M. and Jane
M. (Hilliard) Simone. Graveside memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday,
October 28, 2006, at Brookline Cemetery, Brookline, with Rev. Kendrick officiating.
Online condolences may be expressed at www. meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Simons, John A. 1947 - 13 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988

[Note: Son of ? & Jeannette (?) Simons]
John A. Simons, 40, of Rogersville, died at 1:52 a.m. Saturday in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. A requiem mass for Mr. Simons
was held Tuesday in St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Darian K. Williams
officiating. Services were under the direction of the Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home. A
recent graduate of Southwest Missouri State University, Mr. Simons was an Art Major
and was teaching in the local area schools. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal
Church. He is survived by his wife, Pamela, Santee, California; his mother, Jeannette
Simons, Rogersville; two sons, Adam and Joshua, both of Santee; and three brothers,
Richard, Rogersville, Roger, Ozark, and Charles, Costa Mesa, California.
Simons, Nadine (Ladd) 29 Feb 1953 - 6 Jan 2002 CCH-N 16 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of John Dick & Emma Elsie Elizabeth (Evans) Ladd]
Nadine Simons, age 49, of Springfield, died Jan. 6, 2002, in her home. She was
born Feb. 29, 1953, the daughter of John Dick Ladd and Emma Elsie Elizabeth (Evans)
Ladd. Simons worked as a daycare provider until recently. She loved all the children she
cared for. Simons always had a good sense of humor and enjoyed the beauty of nature.
Survivors include: Two children, Andy Simons, of the home, and his girlfriend Andrea
Nelson, of Ozark, and Sonya Steelman and her husband Troy, of Springfield; two
grandchildren, Timothy Kemp and Hayden Steelman; 11 brothers and sisters, Claire
Rainwater, of Lee's Summit, Thomas Ladd and his wife Joanne, of Clinton, Wilma
Mackey and her husband Chuck, of Belton, Robert Ladd and his wife Simiko, of Hawaii,
Ralph Ladd, of Norwalk, Calif., Ronald Ladd and his wife Linda, of Independence,
Patricia Ladd, of the Home, Grace Sinclair, of Independence, Sharon Mammorella and
her husband John, of Battlefield, Peggy Neil and her husband David, of Marshfield, and
Brenda Johnson and her husband Keith, of Springfield; and nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were Jan. 9 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Mark Kiser and Bill Baker
officiating. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery, Fordland.
Simpson, Charles William 8 Feb 1916 – 10 Jun 1996
[Note: Son of John & Ida Simpson; married Maxine]
Charles William Simpson. 80. of Sacramento. CA. died Monday, June 10,
1996. Mr. Simpson was born February 8, 1916, in Sparta, the son of John and Ida
Simpson. He graduated from Sparta High School in 1934. He resided in Rockford,
IL for many years before moving to California. He was a retired welder for the
Boiler Makers. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Maxine
Simpson; and a sister, Mildred Ferrell. He is survived by his three sons, Bill
Simpson. Dalton, GA; Jerry Simpson, Pigeon Forge, TN: and Greg Simpson,
Henderson, NV; four grandchildren; two brothers, George Simpson, Sparta and
John Simpson, Searcy, AR; four sisters, Nancy Bray, Sparta; Inis Mitchum,
Raytown; Mary Harris, Ozark and Helen Acheson, Stockton; an aunt, Lydia
Andrews, Oldfield; a number of nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
Services and burial were held June 14 in Sacramento, CA.
Simpson, Ida E. (Whitsett) 14 Feb 1894 - 27 Jun 1967

CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1

[Note: Daughter of William M. & Tennessee Ann (St. John) Whitsett; married John K.
Simpson 17 Aug 1892 - 5 Sep 1984]
Mrs. Ida E. Simpson, 73, of Sparta, died at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital after a lengthy illness. A lifetime resident of Sparta, Mrs. Simpson was a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, John K.; three
sons, Charles W. Simpson of Sacramento, Calif, George R. Simpson of Sparta and John
H. Simpson of Eldorado Springs; five daughters, Mrs. Inis Mitchum, Addia Ababa,
Ethiopia, Mrs. Nancy A. Bray, Sparta, Mrs. Mary F. Harris, Ozark, Mrs. Helen L.
Atcheson, Marion, Ill, and Mrs. Mildred I. Ferrell, Rolla. Other survivors are two
brothers, Floyd Whitsett, Stevensville, Mont. and Louis Whitsett, Sacramento; one sister,
Mrs. Lydia Andrews, Sparta; 26 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray and Gene
Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Sims, Amelia (Carter) 1888 - Feb 1964 CCR 27 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: married Verd O. Sims 1884 - 16 Feb 1961]
Mrs. Amelia Sims, 75, of Hurley, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield. Mrs. Sims was a lifelong resident of the area. She lived about 30
years in the Jamesville community, moving to Hurley two years after the death of her
husband, Verd. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors
include a son, Otto, of Hurley; a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Cloud, of Nixa; a brother,
Clayborn Carter, 907 West Elm, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Zeta Cox, 908 South
Robberson, Springfield; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Nixa. The Rev. Allen Maples and
the Rev. Lawrence Childers will officiate. Burial will be in Flood Cemetery.
Sims, Anna Louise 1951 - 16 Apr 1956 CCR 19 Apr 1956 p4
[Note: Daughter of James E. & Joan (Merritt) Sims]
Funeral services for Anna Louise Sims, 4-year-old daughter of Mrs. Joan Merritt
Sims, who died April 16 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Merritt,
route 2, Crane, were held Thursday, April 19, at 2:- p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist
Church with Rev. James Ellingsworth and Rev. Sylva Howard officiating. Burial was in
Flood Cemetery under direction o f the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Her father,
James E. Sims, preceded her in death a month ago, on March 23, 1956. Survivors
include her mother; three sisters, Joetta Shirlene, Cheral Jeanne and Nancy Elizabeth; her
maternal grandparents; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Delphia Sims of Highlandville
and other relatives.
Sims, Anna Mae (Rhea) 30 May 1895 - 18 Oct 1981
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Irene (Noe) Rhea; married 17 Jul 1948 Jacob Sims, Jr., ]
Anna Mae Sims, age 69, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, November 17,
2001, in her home. She was born March 6, 1932, in Highlandville, the daughter of Frank
and Irene (Noe) Rhea. On July 17, 1948, she and Jacob Sims, Jr., were married. Anna
Mae was a postmaster for the past 24 years. She also had served as a teacher’s aid for
Highlandville and Galena schools. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church,
where she was church clerk for many years. Survivors include her husband, Junior Sims;

four children, Sherry Stewart and her husband, Lawrence, Highlandville, Ricky Sims,
Branson West, Karen Gilley and her husband, John, Branson West, and Dawn Doneski
and her husband, Ray, Wichita, Kan.; four grandchildren, Matthew Stewart and his wife,
Stephanie, Adam Stewart, Michael Gilley, and David Gilley; and a sister, Jessie Wolf and
her husband, Byron, Highlandville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mary. 20,
in Pleasant View Baptist Church, Highlandville, with the Rev. Kenneth Brandy and Rev.
Max Edmondson officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery under direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Hospice. Springfield News-Leader,
November 19, 2001.
Sims, Arizona 1881 - 6 Oct 1964 CCR 8 Oct 1964 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Arizona Sims, 83, who died Tuesday night at her home
at 2111 West Chestnut, Springfield, were at 1 p.m. Friday in Immanuel Baptist Church in
Springfield and at 3:30 p.m. Friday at Pleasant View Baptist church west of
Highlandville with the Rev. Fred Raines and the Rev. Willis Murdaugh officiating. Burial
was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Sims, Arlie Gene 12 Aug 1929 - 5 Jan 1996 CCH-N 10 Jan 1996
[Note: Son of Claude & Delphia (Flood) Sims]
Arlie Gene Sims, age 66, of Highlandville, died Friday, January 5, 1996, in his
home. He was born Aug. 13, 1929, south of Highlandville, where he continued to live
throughout his life. He was preceded in death by: His parents, Claude and Delphia
(Flood) Sims; as well as three brothers, Howard, James, and Willard Sims; and a sister,
Bernita Deeds. Mr. Sims was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Survivors
include: A brother, Huey Sims and his wife, Inez, Highlandville; three sisters, Lucille
Stokes and her husband, George, and Clarice McWilliams, all of Springfield, and Della
Ann Smith and her husband, Sanford, Bentonville, Ark.; nieces; nephews; other relatives;
and friends. Funeral services are today, Jan. 10, 1996, at 2:00 p.m. in Pleasant View
Baptist Church, Highlandville, with the Rev: Ray Lassley officiating. Burial will follow
in Flood Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Sims, Brandon Jeffrey 28 Sep 1980 - 16 Sep 2006 SN-L 19 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Marion Jeffrey &Glenda Kay (Haworth) Sims]
Brandon Jeffrey Sims. Branson, Missouri, son of Marion Jeffrey and Glenda Kay
(Haworth) Sims, was born September 28, 1980, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed
this life September 16, 2006, at the age of 25. Brandon was a lifelong resident of the area
and worked in the family business at Compton Ridge Campground. He attended
Lakewood Church. Brandon was a U.S. Army veteran, having served 14 months in Iraq
with the 127 Wolfhounds and received the medal of valor. Survivors include his parents,
Jeff and Susie of Branson; his fiancee, Danielle Hermida of Branson; sister, Amber
Miller and her husband, Adam, of Sicily, Italy; parental grandparents, Dean and Vinita
Sims of Branson; maternal grandparents, Gearl and Helen Haworth of Nixa; and a host of
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
September 20, 2006, in Stumpff Chapel-South, Kimberling City, with Pastor John Barnes

officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Branson. Visitation will be from 5 to 7
p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Sims, Claude E. 1887 - 14 Apr 1949 CCR 21 Apr 1949
[Note: married Delphia]
Claude E. Sims, 61-year old farmer, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at the
home of a neighbor, Roy Martin, near Highlandville, following a heart attack. He was a
lifelong resident of Stone county. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Delphia Sims, of the
home near Highlandville; five sons, Howard of Richmond, CA, Hughie of Springfield,
James, Arlie Gene and Willard all of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Clarice McWilliams,
Mrs. Lucille Gold and Mrs. Benita Deeds, all of the home; three brothers, Luther of
Springfield, Verde of Jamesville and Jake of Highlandville; and four grandchildren. He
had been a member of the Pleasant View Baptist church for the past 27 years and was a
deacon at the time of his death. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the
Pleasant View Baptist church with the Rev. Donald Mabes officiating. Burial was made
in the church cemetery under the direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Sims, Delphia (Flood) 1892 - 2 Jan 1964 CCR 9 Jan 1964 p6
Mrs. Delphia Sims, 71, died at 2:40 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2 at her home west of
Highlandville following a long illness. Mrs. Sims was a member of the Pleasant View
Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Huey and Arley, both of Highlandville and
Willard of Ozark; a step-son, Howard Sims of Richmond, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs.
Clarice McWilliams of 1266 South Ferguson, Springfield, Mrs. Lucille Stoke of 1418
East Nora, Springfield, and Mrs. Della Ann Smith of Bentonville, Ark.; 10 grandchildren;
and four great grandchildren; a brother, J. N. Flood, Highlandville; and a sister, Mrs.
Tolena Hayes, Aurora. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Pleasant View
Baptist church. The Revs. Sylva Howard and Bob Russell officiated and burial was in
Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Sims, Edna E. (Ellingsworth) 22 Sep 1896 - 25 Oct 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Marion Grant & Loutisha Caroline “Ticia” (Noe) Ellingsworth;
married Olcie C. Sims 28 Feb 1890 - 12 May 1976]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Edna Sims, 79, Highlandville, were at 2
p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church here with the Revs. John Bilyeu and Robert
Carter officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs. Sims died at 4:02 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a long illness. She was a longtime resident of the Highlandville
community and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Highlandville. Survivors
include her husband, O. C. of Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs.
Robert Carter, Springfield; five sisters, Mrs. Elsie Gahagan, Mrs. Wanda Bolin, Mrs.
Beulah Russell and Mrs. Mildred Blevins, all of Highlandville, and Mrs. Neva Combs,
Hayward, Calif., two brothers, Melvin Ellingsworth, Nixa and Ershel Ellingsworth,
Torrance, Calif.; and 11 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Sims, Gladys H. (Teague) 15 Aug 1906 - 6 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10

[Note: Daughter of John R. & Sarah Frances (Estes) Teague; married Roy Sims 1 Sep
1905 - 26 Sep 1982]
Services for Mrs. Gladys H. Sims, 72. Billings, were held Monday in Meadors
Chapel here with Ben Bottcher officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Clever.
Mrs. Sims died Friday afternoon in the Christian County Nursing Home after a long
illness. She was a lifelong resident Christian County. Survivors include her husband,
Roy, Cherry Manor Nursing Home; six sons, Virgil, Springfield, Herbert, Billings,
Johnny, Belleville, Mich., Richard, Marionville and Jimmy and Rex, both of Fulton; four
daughters, Miss Margie Sims, Kansas City, Mrs. Lula Belle McCaffrey, St. Louis, Mrs.
Lucille Barnes, Harrison, Ark, and Mrs. Vesta Wallers, Waynesville; three brothers,
Howard Teague, Clever, Robert Teague, state of Arizona, and Alfred Teague, Aurora, a
sister, Mrs. Mary Naples, Seattle, Wash.; 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Sims, Hershel R. 16 Mar 1911 - 12 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: married Reva]
Hershel R. Sims, 77, of Billings, died Dec. 12 in his home of an apparent heart
attack. Services for Mr. Sims were held Dec. 15 in the Meadors Chapel, Republic, with
the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, south of Republic.
A lifelong resident of the Billings and Clever areas, Mr. Sims was a farmer and a member
of the Clever United Methodist Church. His survivors include his wife, Wilma; a son,
Ray Gene, Billings; a daughter, Reva Word, Clever; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
Sims, Huey W. 3 Mar 1918 - 30 Jan 2003 CCH-N 5 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Claude & Delphia (Flood) Sims; married Inez]
Huey W Sims, 84, Highlandville, died Jan. 30, 2003, in his home. He was born
March 3, 1918, in Highlandville, the son of Claude and Delphia (Flood) Sims. On Oct. 7,
1946, he and Inez White were married. Sims was an insurance agent for 40 years and also
a farmer. He had been a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church for 72 years, and had
taught Sunday School for 56 years. Survivors include his wife, Inez; a daughter, Brenda
Sims, Nixa; and two sisters, Lucille Stokes and husband George, Springfield, and Della
Ann Smith and husband Sanford, Rogers, Ark. His parents preceded him in death as well
as three brothers, James, Bill, and Arlie Sims; and two sisters, Clarice McWilliams, and
Bernita Deeds. Services were at 2 p.m. Feb. 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the
Rev. Don Young officiating and the Rev. H.E. Whitener delivering the eulogy. Burial
was in Flood Cemetery.
Sims, Ida Blanche (Glenn) 15 Mar 1870 - 10 Mar 1950 CCR 16 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of William & Evelyn (Stallings) Glenn; married Walter Rush Sims 22
Jul 1865 - 11 Apr 1938; spelling from tombstones]
Mrs. Ida Blanche Simms, 79, a former resident of Ozark who spent most of her
life in Christian county, died Friday morning at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Helen
Houston, in Tulsa, Okla., after a short illness. Mrs. Simms was the wife of the late Walter
Simms, who died several years ago. Besides Mrs. Houston, Mrs. Simms is survived by
four other daughters, Mrs. Margaret Greggs and Mrs. Maude Glenn, both of Tulsa, and
Mrs. Iva Chapman and Miss Ethel Simms, both of Florida; and a sister, Mrs. Maggie

McCauley of Nixa. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin chapel at
Ozark with burial in Ozark Cemetery.
Sims, J. E. “Jake” 1890 - 16 Sep 1962 CCR 20 Sep 1962 p1
Funeral services for J. E. “Jake” Sims, 72, of Highlandville, who died early
Sunday, Sept. 16 at Springfield Baptist Hospital where he had been a patient only two
days, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Pleasant View Baptist Church west of Highlandville
with the Rev. Warren Williams and the Rev. Maynard Aden officiating. Burial was in
Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Sims was a
veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lona Sims; two sons, Truman
Russell of Walnut Grove and Junior Sims of Highlandville; a daughter, Mrs. Ina White
of Nixa; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Sims, James E. 17 Feb 1927 - 23 Mar 1956 CCR 5 Apr 1956 p4
James E. Sims was born Feb. 17, 1927 near Highlandville, Mo., he was converted
at the age of nine years and united with the Pleasant View Baptist Church. On August 19,
1951, he was united in marriage to Joan Merritt and to this union four daughters were
born. He was inducted into the Armed Forces September 20, 1951 and served his basic
training at Fort Riley, Kan. He served with the 10th Infantry Division in Korea and
received a severe injury in one of his many engagements with the enemy. He was
discharged from the Armed Forces June 20, 1953. He entered into rest March 23, 1956 on
Route 4 , Springfield at the age of 29 years, 1 month and 6 days. Survivors include his
wife, Joan Sims of the home, Route 4, Springfield; four daughters, Anna Louise, Shirley
Joetta, Cheral Jeanne and Nancy Elizabeth; his mother, Mrs. Delphia L. Sims of
Highlandville ; four brothers, Howard Sims of Richmond, Calif., Hughie Sims of
Highlandville, Arlie Sims of Highlandville, and Pvt. Willard Sims stationed with the
army in Lompac. Calif; four sisters, Mrs. Clarence McWilliams, Mrs. Lucille Stokes and
Mrs. Bernita Deeds of Springfield and Mrs. Della Ann Smith of Tulsa, Okla; other
relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held March 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. James Ellingsworth and Sylva Howard
officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever.
Sims, James Edgar 15 Oct 1886 - Jun 1973 OH 5 Jul 1973 p8
[Note: married Virginia S. “Jennie” White Dec 1885 - 19 Jun 1971]
Funeral services for J. Edgar Sims, 86, Highlandville, were held a week ago last
Monday in the Harris Chapel with Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville. He was a lifelong resident of the community and a member of the Pleasant
Grove Baptist Church. A retired farmer, he was employed by the Union Stockyard
approximately 16 years. He is survived by three sons, Holland, Ontario, Calif., Uel,
Springfield and Dale, Fon du Lac, Wisc., three daughters, Mrs. Opal Banks, Ontario,
Calif., Mrs. Zeda Thogmartin, Highlandville and Miss Octa Alice Sims of the home; two
sisters, Mrs. Effie Wells, Ozark and Mrs. Sinda Wilson, Ponce de Leon; four
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Sims, James Marion 25 Sep 1918 - 1 Feb 1965 CCR 4 Feb 1965 p5

James M. Sims, 46, Billings, died at 12:30 p.m. Monday in Burge Protestant
Hospital. A member of the Benton Avenue Church of Christ, Springfield, he was an
employee of Lily-Tulip until he retired because of a heart condition. He was a veteran of
World War II. Surviving are his wife, Joan; three daughters, Janice Ellen of the home.
Mrs. Sandra Renee Price, Verona, and Mrs. Sharon Kay Johnson, Duluth, Minn.; two
sons, James David and Randal Lewis, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C.
Sims, Highlandville; a sister, Mrs. Juanita Carter, Fort Rucker, Ala.; and three
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Benton Avenue Church
of Christ with Johnny Elmore and Clovis Cook officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Sims, James Raymond 6 Jul 1956 - 15 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for James Raymond Sims who died Nov. 15 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital at the age of 3 years, 4 months and 9 days, were held Nov. 18 at 2 p.m.
in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. H. V. Wells and Rev. Sylva Howard
officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. He was preceded in death by his father, James E. Sims on March 23, 1956 and by
a sister, Anna Louise on April 16, 1956. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Joan Sims of
the home at Crane; three sisters, Joetta, Jeanne and Nancy, all of the home; his paternal
grandmother, Mrs. Delpha Sims of Highlandville, his maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Merritt of Crane
Sims, Marion Luther 26 May 1878 - 3 Feb 1956 CCR 9 Feb 1956 p5
Marion Luther Sims was born May 26, 1878 near Jamesville, Mo, the son of Jim
and Mary Ellen Woody Sims. On October 15, 1898, he was united in marriage to Arizona
Flood and to this union two sons and five daughters were born. Mr. Sims was converted
at an early at the Pleasant View Baptist Church in Stone County,. He later moved his
membership to Immanuel Baptist Church in Springfield in 1923. He served as deputy
sheriff in Greene County under sheriff John Pierpont eight years, was with the City Street
Department 12 years and was also employed by the Frisco Railroad for several years, He
was a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge.
He entered into rest at his
home in Springfield, Mo. February 3, 1956 at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 8 days.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arizona Sims of the home, 2111 West Chestnut; two
sons, Glenn Sims of 1818 College and Clyde Sims of 1735 West Chestnut, Springfield;
five daughters, Mrs. Golda Archer of Omaha, Neb.; Mrs. Bessie Clark of the home; Mrs.
Vesta Jones of 1131` East Thoman, Springfield; Mrs. Nayne McKenzie. 320 North
Warren, Springfield and Mrs, Gertrude Williams of Fresno, Calif; 13 grandchildren, 6
great grandchildren; two brothers, V. O. Sims of Clever and Jake Sims of Highlandville;
a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held February 5, 1956 at 1:00
p.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church at Springfield and at 3:00 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist
Church, west of Highlandville. The Revs. Floyd Hanks and Walter Geren officiated and
burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Sims, Neal, Rev. 5 Apr 1909 – 14 Mar 1992 NN-E 1 Apr 1992
The Rev. Neal Sims, 82, died March 14 in Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were
held March 17 at 1 p.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Chouteau, Okla. The Revs.

Royce Hutson, Tom Goins, executive presbyter, and Phil Taylor officiated. Grandson
Ron Moore read the eulogy. Interment followed in Memorial Park Cemetery under the
direction of Key Funeral Home in Pryor, Okla. Rev. Sims was born April 5, 1909 to
George Edward and Emma (Reynolds) Sims near Highlandville. He grew up and
attended school in Pleasant View near Highlandville. He was saved in 1922 at Pleasant
View Baptist Church. He was married to Georgia Harp in 1929 at Sedan, Kan. He
pioneered and pastored many Assembly of God churches. His last pastorate was at
Barnsdall, Okla., where he retired in 1975 due to ill health. He remained very active in
Sunday School and church. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in
Chouteau, Okla. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, and
loved by all whom he met. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Donna Moore, Tulsa,
and Emma Lynn Munro, Arlington, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
two brothers, Ward Sims, Nixa, and Eddie Sims, Billings; and one sister, Norma
Gahagan, Highlandville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia, on Nov. 8, 1990;
and one son, Fillard Neal Sims.
Sims, Octa Alice “Patsy” 8 Jun 1925 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p2
[Note: Daughter of James Edgar & Virginia S. “Jennie” (White) Sims]
Funeral services for Miss Patsy Sims, 54, Highlandville, were to be held Friday at
10 a.m. in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with burial in Highlandville Cemetery. Miss Sims
died Monday in Cox Medical Center after a short illness. Survivors include three
brothers, Holland, Ontario, Calif., Uels E., Springfield and Dale, Fon Du Lac, Wis, and
two sisters, Mrs. Opal Banks, Ontario, Calif and Mrs. Zeta Thogmartin, Highlandville.
Sims, Ollie M. (?) Day 1903 - 21 Nov 1971 CCR 25 Nov 1971 p8
[Note: married first ? Day; married second 13 Nov 1939 Glenn James Sims]
Mrs. Ollie M. Sims, 68, of Springfield, died at 3:25 a.m. Sunday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital, after a long illness. She was born in Brownbranch in Taney County, and
lived in Rome, in Douglas County, before moving to Springfield in 1939. She was a
member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Sims is survived by her husband, Glenn J.;
one daughter, Mrs. Loretta Carr of Springfield; one son, Ralph Day of Ozark; two sisters,
Mrs. Bessie Inmon of Ava and Mrs. Sue Roberts of Joplin, five grandchildren and six
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cedar Valley Church,
south of Hollister with the Revs. L. D. Swift and Glesco Roberts officiating. Burial was
in the church cemetery. Harris of Ozark was in charge of services.
Sims, Uel Edgar 18 Jun 1916 - 10 Nov 2006 SN-L 11 Nov 2006 & SN-L 12 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of James Edgar & Virginia (White) Sims; married Patricia Fortner]
Uel Edgar Sims went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday, November 10,
2006, after a long illness. Uel was born in Highlandville, Missouri, to James Edgar and
Virginia (White) Sims on June 18, 1916. Uel was one of six siblings, all of whom
preceded him in death. Uel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Fortner Sims, and
a son, J. Mark Sims. Uel was always proud of his military service as a veteran of World
War II and the Korean Conflict. A superb craftsman, he was active in the local housing
industry for many years. A member of Seminole Baptist Church, Uel was a faithful
servant of his Lord. Visitation will be Sunday, November 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. in

Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, November 13 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home with Rev.
Jim White officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made in Mr. Sims' name to Community Hospices of America, 1465 E. Primrose,
Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804, or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Sims, Verd O. 1884 - 16 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: married Amelia Carter 1888 - Feb 1964]
Services for Verd O. Sims, 76, Route 1, Clever, who died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday
at his home were at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Jamesville Baptist church with the Rev.
Lawrence Childers and Allen Maples officiating. Burial will be in Flood Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever. He is survived by his wife, Amelia, one son, Otto Sims of
Hurley, one daughter, Mrs. Wilma Cloud of Nixa; one brother, Jake Sims of
Highlandville, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Sims, Velta L. (Gaddy) 14 Mar 1934 - 5 Mar 1991 NN-E 14 Mar 1991
[Note: married Herbert H. Sims 12 Jan 1930 - 12 Nov 1987]
Velta Sims, 56, Billings, died at 10:43 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center North, following a short illness. She was the widow of the late Herbert H.
Sims, who preceded her in death on Nov. 12, 1987. She was a member of the Billings
Fire Department Dispatch. She is survived by a son, Larry Sims, Billings; four daughters,
Linda McMillan, Springfield, Joann Batson, Republic, Gaylene Brown, Galena, and
Sherry Williams, Billings; her mother, Mamie Gaddy, Billings; one sister, Joyce Clines,
Billings; and nine grandchildren. Services were held Saturday in Meadors Chapel,
Billings, with the Rev. Oran Cobb officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
Sims, Virginia S. “Jennie” (White) Dec 1885 - 19 Jun 1971 CCR 23 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Octavia (Melton) White; married James Edgar Sims 15
Oct 1886 - Jun 1973]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Mrs. Jennie Sims, 85, a life-long resident of Highlandville,
died at 3:20 p.m. Saturday at Mercy Villa, Springfield, Mrs. Sims was a member of
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Edgar; three sons, Holland,
Ontario, Calif.. Uel, Springfield, and Dale, Fondulac, Wis.; three daughters, Mrs. Opal
Banks, Ontario, Calif,,. Mrs. Zeda Thogmartin, Highlandville and miss Octa Alice Sims,
of the home; one brother, Tommy White, Springfield; 4 grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Sims were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Sims, Ward Ray 5 Dec 1907 - 21 Mar 1998 CCH-N 1 Apr 1998
Ward Ray Sims, age 90, of Nixa, died Saturday, March 21, 1998 in Cox Medical
Center South He was born December 5, 1907, in Hilandville to George and Emma Sims.
On October 23, 1971, Ward was united in marriage to Adeline Violet Hopkins. Ward was
a heavy equipment operator for many years working on the construction of the Garrison
Dam in Riverdale, North Dakota, and Oahe Dam in Pierre, South Dakota. Ward, a retired

welder loved gardening and making lawn ornaments. Ward was preceded in death by his
parents, his first wife, Fern Sicosky; a brother, Neal Sims, two grandsons and two sonsin-law. Survivors include: his wife, Adeline, six daughters, Marlene Jordan and her
husband, Jim, Sacramento, Calif., Gail Vogeler, and Jeanie Ueker, both of Pierre, S.D.,
Kathleen Williams, Summersville; Patrica Cassayre, Napa, Calif., Deanna Kuper,
Yakima, WA; a son Stanley Mullen, Alaska; a sister Norma Gahagan, Highlandville and
a brother, Ed Sims of Billings; 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, nieces and
nephews and two special friends, Glen and Ruth Sagerser, Nixa. Funeral services were
held Tuesday, March 24, 1998, at Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Clifford Day
officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Burial was in Flood
Cemetery.
Sims, William T. 1880 - 11 Jan 1963 CCR 17 Jan 1963
William T. Sims, 82, of Highlandville, died at 8:45 p.m. Thursday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. He had been a Highlandville resident most of his life, with the exception
of 14 years during which he resided in Springfield. He was employed as weighmaster at
the Union Stockyards. A member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Mr. Sims is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Ottie Wilson, Ivanhoe, Calif., and Mrs. Martha Wright,
Highlandville; two grandsons, four great-grandchildren, one brother, J. Edgar Sims,
Highlandville, and four sisters, Mrs. Anna Panky, Ashland, Ore., Mrs. Sinda Wilson,
Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Mettie Jenkins, Springfield, and Mrs. Effie Wells, Ozark. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Plainview Baptist Church, west of Highlandville, the
Revs. Lowell McFall and Robert Russell officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under
direction of Harris.
Singleton, Walter C. 3 Sep 1883 - 11 May 1969 CCR 15 May 1969 p8
Walter C. Singleton, 84, Billings, died at 9:10 p.m. Sunday in his home after a
lingering illness. A native of Jefferson County, Kansas, Mr. Singleton moved to this area
from Hays, Kansas, in 1957. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Edna; two sons, Leslie E., Springfield and James W., Salem, Mass. and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were in Bradford-Surridge Chapel with C. C. Keller
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Sink, Charles Leland 12 Mar 1947 – 7 Jan 2000 CCH-N 19 Jan 2000
Charles Leland Sink, age 52, Sparta, passed away Friday, January 7, 2000 in his
home. He was born March 12, 1947 in California, the son of Charles Marion Sink and
Flaudine (Richardson) Sink. Mr. Sink worked as an auto detailer for 166 Auto Auction.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Sue (Wilson) Sink; a son, Charles Stewart Sink; three
stepchildren, Charles and his wife Amy Wilson, Reeds Spring, Tanya Wilson, Springfield
and Lori and her husband Brad Eagleburger, Fair Grove; three grandchildren, Dakota
Allen, Nacoma Cheyenne and Caleb Riley Wilson; a very special friend, Linda Winslow,
Sparta; and brothers, sisters and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends and family
gathered at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, on January 11, 2000 to celebrate Mr. Sink’s
life.
Sisco, Billy Joe 22 Mar 1931 - 18 Jun 2000 CCH-N 21 Jun 2000

[Note: Son of Thomas Wilburn “Jack“ & Della Mae (Cates) Sisco; married 1957 Iva
Ruth Bilyeu]
Billy Joe Sisco, 69, Chadwick, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2000 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born March 22, 1931 in Galloway, Missouri, the son of
Thomas Wilburn and Della Mae Cates Sisco. Mr. Sisco was U.S. Navy Veteran, having
served during the Korean War. He was a retired Security Guard with Zenith and had been
a Police Officer with the city of Springfield. In 1957, he married Iva Ruth Bilyeu.
Together they had three children. Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Weter and her
husband, Gene, Chadwick; two sons, Ronald Sisco and his wife Monique, Keokuk, Iowa;
and Mark Sisco; Chadwick; two brothers, Ray Sisco, Galloway and Don Sisco,
Chadwick; a sister, Roxie Dobbs, Chadwick; five grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Proceeding him in death were his parents; a sister, Georgia Dobbs; and
four brothers, Clyde, Dewey, Oren and Gene Sisco. Graveside services were at 2:00 pm,
Tuesday, June 20, 2000 in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, Chadwick, with the Rev.
Randy Sisco officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Sisco, Della Mae (Nelson/Cates)
13 Oct 1893 - 20 Dec 1972 OH 28 Dec 1972 p14
[Note: Daughter of ? Nelson; adopted by Neulan A. & Nancy Ann (Melton) Cates;
married Thomas Wilbur “Jack” Sisco 14 Oct 1887 - 30 Jan 1972]
Chadwick - Mrs. Della Mae Sisco, 79, of Chadwick, died in her home at 2 p.m.
Wednesday of an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Sisco was a member of the Chadwick
Extension Club and had just returned from the club’s Christmas party when she was
stricken. She was also a member of the Sparta Christian Church. Survivors include seven
sons, Bill, Don and Gene, all of Chadwick, Dewey, Rogersville, Clyde, Max Oran, Ray,
all of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Rosie Dobbs of and Mrs. Georgia Dobbs, both of
Ozark; 21 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Adams of Ozark was in charge of
arrangements.
AND
Sisco, Della Mae (Nelson/Cates)
13 Oct 1893 - 20 Dec 1972 OH 18 Jan 1973 p6
CARD OF THANKS
We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, cards, prayers, food and other
acts of kindness shown us during the loss of our loved one.
The Mae Sisco family.
Sisco, Dewey H. 22 Jun 1919 - 20 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Wilburn Thomas "Jack" & Della Mae (Cates) Sisco; married Beatrice]
Dewey H. Sisco, 59, Route 2, Rogersville, died Tuesday at St. John’s Regional
Medical Center after a short illness. Mr. Sisco was a lifetime resident of the Springfield
area, was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Elks Club. He had
attended Galloway Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; one daughters,
Mrs. Debbie Fielder of the home; six brothers, Clyde, Ray and Oren, all of Springfield
and Gene, Bill and Don, all of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Roxie Dobbs of Chadwick and
one grandson. Arrangements will be announced by Greenlawn Battlefield South.
AND
Sisco, Dewey H. 22 Jun 1919 - 20 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6

Services for Dewey H. Sisco, 59, Route 2, Rogersville, were held at Greenlawn
Battlefield South with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte
Cemetery. Mr. Sisco died March 20 in St. John’s Regional Medical Center after a short
illness.
Sisco, Jean (Shadwick) 23 Jan 1928 - 2 Sep 2006 SN-L 5 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Calvin & ? (?) Shadwick]
Jean Sisco, 78, Ozark, was born January 23, 1928, in Jefferson City. She passed
away Saturday, September 2, 2006, in her home, surrounded by family. Her death
followed a lengthy battle against emphysema and cancer. She worked for many years in
the manufacturing and service industries before becoming disabled. She had a passion for
quilting and knitting. She was preceded in death by her father, Calvin Shadwick, and
brothers Howard and Marchel Shadwick. Survivors include her children and their
spouses, Dorothy and Barry Dawson, Pensacola, Fla., Kenneth and Connie Sisco, Crane,
Mo., Butch and Brenda Sisco, Ava, Mo., Dorlas and Ginger Sisco, Forsyth, Mo., Rick
and Penny Sisco, Cape Fair, Mo., and Robert and Jean Sisco, Ozark, Mo. She is also
survived by 18 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren,
and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family wishes to thank Dr. Rick
Williams of Ozark, Dr. Majuta Raju, and the staffs of St. John's Cancer Center and St.
John's Hospice Care for their support and care during her ordeal.
Sisco, Oren Max 7 Jun 1925 - 14 Jun 1993 NN-E 16 Jun 1993
[Note: Son of Thomas Wilburn “Jack“ & Della Mae (Nelson/Cates) Sisco; married ;
married Mary]
Oren Max Sisco, 68, Ozark, died Monday, June 14, 1993, in Cox Medical Center
South. He was born June 7, 1925, the son of Jack and Della Mae Sisco. He was a lifelong
resident of this area. During World War II he served his country in the U.S. Navy. He
served as a Springfield police officer until retirement. On June 9, he and his wife, Mary,
celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Survivors include his wife, Mary; a greatgrandson of the home, Jason Birchler; two daughters and their husbands, Darlene and
William Rhodes Jr., and Deann and James Cantrell, all of Springfield; a son, Calvin
Sisco, and his wife, Sharon, Marshfield; six grandchildren, William Birchler, Deedra
O'Neill, James Cantrell, II, Cindy Sisco and Devin Sisco, all of Springfield, and Jennifer
Sisco, Marshfield; a sister, Roxie Dobbs, Chadwick; three brothers, Ray Sisco,
Springfield, and Bill and Don Sisco, both of Chadwick; and great-grandchildren, Martie
Kay, Tracy Nichole and William Lee Birchler. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June
17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Randy Sisco officiating. Burial will be
in Rivermonte Cemetery, Springfield. Friends may call Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Sisco, Roy Gene 2 Jun 1928 - 19 Mar 1992 NN-E 25 Mar 1992
[Note: Son of Wilburn Thomas "Jack" & Della Mae (Cates/Nelson) Sisco; married 24
Mar 1955 Norma Jean Spradling]

Roy Gene Sisco, age 63, died Thursday, March 19 in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born June 2, 1928 at Galloway and was the son of Wilburn
Thomas "Jack" Sisco and Della Mae Cates Sisco. He was a lifelong resident of the
Chadwick area. On March 24, 1955 he married Norma Jean Spradling. He served as
deacon at Chadwick Baptist Temple, was on the Chadwick Cemetery board, and was
secretary of the Mark Twain Coon Club. Preceding him in death were his parents; two
brothers, Clyde and Dewey Sisco; and a sister, Georgia Dobbs. Survivors include his
wife, Norma; four sons and their wives, Rick and Sherry Sisco, Chadwick, Charley and
Cheryl Sisco, Springfield, Tom and Lisa Sisco and Mike and Stephanie Sisco, all of
Chadwick; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Nekeissa, Alysia, Jeremy, Tamara, Stacy, Kayla,
and Jesse; a sister, Roxie Dobbs, Chadwick; four brothers, Ray Sisco, Springfield, Oren
"Max" Sisco, Ozark, and Bill and Don Sisco, both of Chadwick; and a brother-in-law,
Charlie Dobbs, Chadwick. Funeral services were Sunday, March 22 at Chadwick Baptist
Temple with Rev. Jerry Loveland and Rev. Carnel "Bally" Johnson officiating. Burial
was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions to defray medical expenses may be made in care of the funeral
home.
Sisco, Wilbur Thomas “Jack” 14 Oct 1887 - 30 Jan 1972 CCR 3 Feb 1972 p4 & OH 3
Feb 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas Franklin and Susan Georgann (Bateman) Sisco; married Della
Mae Nelson 13 Oct 1893 - 20 Dec 1972 who was adopted and raised as a Cates]
Wilbur T. “Jack” Sisco, 84, of Chadwick, died at 10:45 a.m. Sunday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield. He was a member of the Christian Church and had lived in
Chadwick over 27 years. He also had lived in Sparta and Galloway and was retired from
the Ash Grove Lime and Cement Company. Survivors include his wife, Mae; seven sons,
Clyde Sisco, Max Sisco, Ray Sisco, Bill Sisco, all of Springfield and Don and Gene
Sisco, both of Chadwick; and two daughters, Mrs. Roxie Dobbs and Mrs. Georgia Dobbs,
both of Ozark; a brother, Jess, of Salt Lake City, Utah; a half-brother, Noah, of
Uniontown, Ark; three half-sisters, Mrs. Neva Bundesen, Petaluma, Calif., Mrs. Eva Bell,
Greenfield, Calif. and Mrs. Lizzie Woodworth, Alpena, Ark.; and 20 grandchildren and
12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Chadwick
Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Downs and Charlie Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery, under the direction of Adams of Ozark
Sisil, Darrell Dean 20 Aug 1921 - 21 Feb 2006 SN-L 23 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Lovel & Blanch Sisil; married 28 Feb 1942 Joann Gabbard]
Darrell Dean Sisil, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2006.
He was born August 20, 1921, in Linton, Indiana, the son of Lovel and Blanch Sisil. On
February 28, 1942, he and Joann Gabbard were united in marriage. He joined the U.S.
Navy, and served in the South Pacific during World War II. Mr. Sisil worked as a
plumber and often was able to help others by using this skill. He loved the outdoors, and
was an avid fisherman and hunter. He became a Christian as a young adult at Pomona
Church of the Nazarene in California. Darrell had been a member of the Nixa Church of
the Nazarene since moving to Missouri in 1998. His faith, integrity, and love for his
family showed throughout his life. Survivors include: His wife, Joann; two sons, Ronald

Sisil of Colorado, and Jeffrey Sisil and fiancee, Christine Uphoff, of California; a
daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Ed Gill, Nixa; two grandsons and their wives,
Matthew and Jen Smith, Colorado, and Tyler and Jenny Smith, Illinois; a great-grandson,
Aiden Smith, of Colorado; a sister-in-law, Imogene Sisil, of Indiana; and a brother-inlaw, Bill Gabbard and wife, June, of Indiana; and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, C.F. "Buzz" Sisil and his wife, Lucille,
and James Lovel Sisil; a son, Darrell Ray Sisil, and son-in-law, Kevin Smith. Funeral
services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25, at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Pastor Gary Swearengin officiating. Burial will follow at Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Nixa Church of the Nazarene Building Fund.
Sissel, Burel (Moore) 17 Nov 1908 - 6 Oct 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct 1998
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Mary (Mason) Moore; married 7 Sep 1953 George Sissel 28
Sep 1910 - 23 Jul 1995]
Burel Sissel, age 89, of Highlandville, died Tuesday, October 6, in Balanced Care,
Nixa. She was born November 17, 1908 in the Tory Community of Christian County, and
was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Mason) Moore. She was a member of Highlandville
Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Sissel worked as a cook for Burge Hospital in
Springfield. Her husband, George preceded her in death. Mrs. Sissel is survived by a
grandson, Danny Sissel and his wife, Karen, Highlandville, and four great-grandchildren,
Adam, Daniel, Jason, and Jennifer. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Thursday in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Sissel, Eva Lee (Fox) 24 Jul 1917 - 4 Sep 1996 CCH-N 7 Sep 1996
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Addie (Bolin) Fox; married 18 Sep 1937 Lloyd Sissel 22 Mar
1918 - 11 Aug 2006]
Eva Lee Sissel, 79, Nixa, died Sept. 4, 1996, at her home. She was born July 24,
1917, and was the daughter of Joe and Addie (Bolin) Fox. She lived in Nixa throughout
her life. On Sept. 18, 1937, she was united in marriage to Lloyd Sissel. Mrs. Sissel was a
long-time member of the Church of Christ, and belonged to James River Chapel.
Survivors include: her husband, Lloyd; three children, Beverly Hedgpeth, and Bob Sissel,
both of Nixa, and Betty Holden, Springfield; ten grandchildren; and fifteen greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were Fri., Sept. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
John Alley officiating. Burial was in Jones Chastain Cemetery.
Sissel, Frances Ellen (Davis) Aug 1897 - 6 Feb 1967 CCR 9 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Salina Davis? ; married Wilford Joel Sissel 1890 - 17 Jun 1960; this
is confusing - Salina Davis 31 Mar 1845 - 12 Apr 1920 married James W. Sims in 1885
when she was 40 years old; Salina Sims‘ tombstone says she is the mother of Frances
Sissel, and Lloyd Sissel‘s obit says his mother was Frances Ellen Davis, but Salina was a
Sims age 52 at Frances‘ birth! Do not find Wilford & Frances‘ marriage record, and there
was no death certificate for Salina Sims - 1900 census in Ponce de Leon says James W.
Sims 79 and Salina 54 had married 15 years and Salina had given birth to four children,

two of them living - it lists Mary J. Sims born Nov 1886 as a daughter and Frances Davis
born Aug 1897 as a niece - maybe the tombstone meant she was an adopted daughter?]
Mrs. Frances E. Sissel, 69, of 2914 West State, Springfield, died at 1:25 a.m.
Monday, Feb. 6, in Springfield Baptist Hospital . She had been in failing health for some
time. Mrs. Sissel, a lifelong resident of Christian, Stone and Greene Counties, was a
member of the Church of Christ at Republic. Surviving are three sons, Lloyd of Nixa,
Marvin of Route 2, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Sanders, Route 8, Springfield;
Mrs. Gladys Young, Route 1, Brookline; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Benner, Sacramento,
Calif.; 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
Sissel, G. C. “Sonny” 6 Oct 1931 - 28 Oct 1948 CCR 6 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Clarence & ? (?) Sissel]
In a procedure so unusual as to be conclusive, the death last October of “Sonny”
Sissel, 17-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sissel of Nixa, was declared accidental
and payment has been made by the Victory National Life Insurance company on a double
indemnity policy. At the time of the lad’s tragic death last fall, Coroner Clyde Abbott of
Greene county termed it suicide. Parents and friends of the boy were shocked and grieved
by the verdict and instigated an investigation of facts surrounding the death. Facts
brought out in the private investigation were presented to the insurance company, which
waived Coroner Abbott’s verdict and adopted the report of the investigators. Joe H.
Monger of Ozark, local agent for the insurance company, stated: “with the information
we have been able to develop, our legal counsel, home officials, agents and manager are
fully convinced that Sonny Sissel came to his death by accidental means while attempting
to adjust the front sight of his rifle”
Sissel, George William 28 Sep 1910 - 23 Jul 1995 CCH-N 26 Jul 1995
[Note: Son of John C. & Louisia (Mosier) Sissel; married 7 Jan 1953 Burel Moore]
George Sissel, age 84, of Highlandville, died July 23, 1995 in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born September 28, 1910, in Stone County, and was
the son of John and Louisia Mosier Sissel. He served his country in the U.S. Army,
receiving the Bronze Star. Mr. Sissel was a carpenter and member of the Highlandville
Assembly of God Church. He was a member or American Legion Post #434. Survivors
include his wife, Burel Moore Sissel; a son, Danny Sissel and his wife, Karen,
Highlandville; four daughters, Willadean Nerison, San Rosa, California, Hazel Spicer,
Antioch, California, Letha Mathews, Drumright, Oklahoma, and Peggy Gibson,
Shawnee, Oklahoma; two sisters, Marie Highbarger and her husband, Harmon,
Springfield, and Lelia Hood and her husband, Edd, Nixa; twelve grandchildren; several
great- and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. today, Wednesday 26, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Deverett Butrick officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Sissel, John C. 1887 - 19 Nov 1963 CCR 21 Nov 1963
[Note: married Louisia Mosier]
John C. Sissel, 76, of Route 1, Nixa, died Tuesday in Burge Protestant Hospital in
Springfield. Surviving are a son, George, Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Elva

Cockrell, Cassville, Mrs. Marie Highbarger, Route 9, Springfield, and Mrs. Lelia Hood,
with whom he made his home; and 17 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2, p.m. Thursday (today) in Harris Chapel with Joe Deal officiating.
Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
Sissel, Lloyd 22 Mar 1918 - 11 Aug 2006 SN-L 12 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Wilford Joel & Frances Ellen (Davis) Sissel; married Eva Lee Fox 24 Jul
1917 - 4 Sep 1996]
Lloyd Sissel, age 88, of Nixa, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2006,
in Cox Medical Center South. Lloyd was born March 22, 1918, in Republic, the son of
Wilford and Frances (Davis) Sissel. He was married to Eva Lee Fox, who preceded him
in death. Lloyd worked as a farmer on his farm in Nixa most of his life. Lloyd was a
member of James River Chapel Church of Christ in Nixa. Survivors include: three
children, Beverly Hedgpeth, Nixa, Bob Sissel, Nixa, and Betty Holden, Springfield; 10
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Marvin
Sissel, Rogersville; and two sisters, Opal Sanders, Republic, and Gladys Young,
Brookline Station. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and brother, Dale
Sissel. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug 13 in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Sissel, Wilford Joel 1890 - 17 Jun 1960 CCR 23 Jun 1960 p4
[Note: married Frances Ellen Davis 1897 - 6 Feb 1967]
Funeral services for Wilford Joel Sissel, 69, who died June 17 at 2 p.m. in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Oda Hawkins officiating. Burial was in Jamesville
Cemetery. Mr. Sissell attended the Church of Christ at Republic, Mo. He resided in the
Jamesville and Republic communities most of his life until moving to Springfield in
1936. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Frances Ellen Sissel of the home in Springfield;
three sons, Lloyd of Nixa, Dale of Route 1, Brookline and Marvin of Springfield; two
daughters, Mrs. Opal Sanders of Route 8, Springfield and Mrs. Gladys Young of Route 1,
Brookline; one brother, John Sissel of Nixa; 11 grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.
Sissell, Carroll "Pat" 24 Jun 1910 - 24 Sep 1998 CCH-N 30 Sep 1998
[Note: Son of Walter Randolph & Lizzie (Holland) Sissell; married Lois DeVee Lawton]
Carroll "Pat" Sissell, 88, Nixa, formerly of Gainesville, Ozark County, passed
away Thursday, September 24, at Balanced Care, Nixa. He was born June 24, 1910 to
Walter Randolph Sissell and Lizzie (Holland) Sissell. Mr. Sissell was a self-employed,
business owner in several businesses, one of which was the S&S Apco Service Station in
Nixa He was a member of First Baptist Church, Gainesville. His favorite hours were time
spent fishing and enjoying the companionship of his family. He was preceded in death by
his wife Lois DeVee (Lawton) Sissell, a son John Carroll and his parents. He is survived
by three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Crandell, Savanna, Oklahoma, Bonnie and
George Pruett of Seymour, and Martha and Charles Stone of Chetopa, Kansas, two sons
and daughters-in-law Carroll Peter and Jeanie Sissell of San Markus, Texas, James
Patterson and Myra Sissell of Nixa, one brother, James Sissell, Houston, Texas and a

sister, Ruth Morgan, San Benito, Texas, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 2
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services was at 1:30 Monday, September 28, in Harris,
a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa with the Reverend Jeff Connett officiating. Burial will be
in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday, September 27, in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart
Association.
Sissell, Jeanie (Graham) Tarr 29 Jun 1925 - 5 Feb 2007 SN-L 7 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Letitia (Dolamore) Graham; married ? Tarr; married 11 Jun
1977 Carroll "Sonny” Sissell]
Jeanie Sissell, age 81, of Nixa, passed away Monday, February 5, 2007 in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born on June 29, 1925 in Ferndale,
Michigan, the daughter of Robert and Letitia Dolamore Graham. On June 11, 1977, she
was united in marriage to Carroll "Sonny” Sissell. Jeanie was a member of North Nixa
Baptist Church. She loved traveling, and cooking was one of her specialties. Over the
years she had collected over three thousand cookbooks. Jeanie was survived by her
husband, Sonny Sissell, a daughter Shirley Lawson and husband, Stan, Converse, Texas;
two sons, Richard Tarr and wife, Sandra, of Mountain City, Texas, Ronald Tarr and wife,
Margie, of Ovilla, Texas; one brother, Roy Graham and wife, Gerry, of Byron Center,
Michigan; one sister, Grace Walker, of Clawson, Michigan; a brother-in-law Bill Amann,
of Gainsville, Florida; six grandchildren and six great-grand-children. She was preceded
in death by her parents and her sister, Margaret Amann. Funeral services will be held at
9:30 a.m. Thursday in the North Nixa Baptist Church, with the Reverend Jerry Francisco
officiating. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, at
109 North Truman Boulevard, Nixa. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to North Nixa Baptist
Church Youth Ministries.
Sito, Anthony George 22 Apr 1924 - 27 Oct 1998 CCH-N 4 Nov 1998
[Note: Son of Andrew & Agnes (Kluk) Sito]
Anthony George Sito, age 75, died Tuesday, October 27, in his home in Ozark.
He was born April 22, 1924 in Hudson, Pennsylvania, and was the son of Andrew and
Agnes (Kluk) Sito. Anthony was an Army veteran of World War II. He volunteered, at
the age of 15. At the age of 17, he graduated from Fort Benning, Georgia, as a Second
Lieutenant, in the infantry. At 18, and a member of VI Corps, 5th Army, he fought in the
battle of Italy. He became a prisoner of war in Poland, escaped and joined the Polish
underground. He was later captured by the Russian forces, who intended to shoot him
because they believed he was German, partially because of his blonde hair. The Polish
underground intervened on his behalf to save his life. The Russians then repatriated him
to Port Said, Egypt, where the F.B.I. interrogated him about his experience Russia. He
was then taken to Walter Reed Hospital in Washington weighting only 90 pounds. After
termination of W.W. II he served a year on the front line in the Korean War. He served
11 years and left the service as a First Lieutenant and one of Uncle Sam's forgotten
people. He is survived by three brothers, Frank Sito, Myrtle Beach, SC; Louis Sito,
Edison, NJ; and Walter Sito in Islen, NJ; twenty six nieces and nephews. A brother John
Sito preceded him in death in 1972. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 4, in

Plains, Pennsylvania, with burial following. Local arrangements were under the direction
of Adam's Funeral Home, Ozark.
Sittler, Murrel 12 Jul 1890 - Apr 1973 OH 19 Apr 1973 p13
[Note: married Margie Dreddendoll 1890 - 1969]
Funeral services for Murrel Sittler, 82, of Route 2, Billings, were held Monday at
the Cantrell Chapel in Billings with Cecil Ladd and Bruce Conrad officiating, Burial was
in Rose Hill Cemetery. He is survived by one son, Jack of Las Vegas, Nev. and two
sisters, Mrs. Frances Belber, Hutchinson, Kan. and Mrs. Stella Conrad, Peculiar, MO.
Sizemore, Cynthia Lee (Henderson) 1953 - 14 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Pearl Henderson; married Ray Sizemore]
Cynthia Lee Sizemore, 36. of Ozark, died at 6:03 p.m. Jan. 14 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Mrs. Sizemore was born in St. Louis and was a
registered nurse at St. John's Health Center. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Pearl
Henderson, Lebanon; her husband, Ray, Ozark; stepdaughter, Missy; a sister, Terry Lynn
Cromer and her two children. Services were held at 2 p.m. Jan 18 at Holman Funeral
Home, Lebanon. Burial was at Mount Rose Memorial Park, Lebanon. Memorial
contributions may go to the American Diabetes Association, Ozarks Chapter, 2014 S.
Oak Grove, Springfield.
Skaggs, Bobbie Gene 18 Sep 1934 - 7 Apr 2005 SN-L 9 Apr 2005 & SN-L 10 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Marion C. & Hattie (Coker) Skaggs; married 22 Oct 1955 Barbara Cook]
Bobbie Gene Skaggs, 70, Springfield, passed from this life, with his wife and
family by his side, at 5:50 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2005, at St. John's Hospital,
Springfield, after a brief illness. He was born September 18, 1934, in Boaz, Missouri, the
son of Marion C. and Hattie (Coker) Skaggs. Bob grew up in Boaz and graduated from
Clever High School in 1953. He married Barbara Cook on October 22, 1955, and they
lived in Clever 33 years before moving to Springfield nearly two years ago. He was a Lab
Technician for Mid America Dairy for 41 years, retiring in 1995. He was a member of the
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Boaz. Bob was an active member of the Gate of the Temple
Masonic Lodge #422, the York Rite, the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine, the White Mustang
Unit, the Yaban Club, and others, all in Springfield. He had served as Potentate Aide for
ten years. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Kenneth. He is
survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; his mother-in-law, Jessie Cook, Republic;
two brothers, Danny Skaggs and his wife, Rose, and Joe Skaggs, both of Springfield; two
sisters, Ruth Cox and her husband, Byron, Clever, and Sharon Sikes and her friend,
Justin, Overland Park, Kan.; six nieces and five nephews; other relatives and a host of
friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2005, at Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Herbert Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier
Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, with Masonic
Rites by Bill Moore, being held at 3 p.m. The family requests, in lieu of flowers,
memorials be made to the Abou Ben Adhem Preservation Fund or Frazier Cemetery.
Skaggs, Charles Bruton 24 Aug 1882 - 25 Jul 1957

CCR 1 Aug 1957 p1

[Note: married 1 Jan 1905 Nora Ellen Raper]
Funeral services for Charles Benton Skaggs, 75, [note - correct middle name is
Bruton] who died Thursday, July 26 at Springfield Baptist hospital following a short
illness, were held Sunday, July 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Riverdale Baptist Church with Rev.
Earl French and Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Jones Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Boaz community between
Nixa and Clever, Mr. Skaggs was a prominent and well known farmer in the Riverdale
community, southwest of Ozark, for many years. In 1905, he was married to Nora Ellen
Raper and they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary New Year’s Day 1956. He
was a longtime member of the Riverdale Baptist church. He was also an ardent
Republican and served several years as a member of the Christian County Republican
committee. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nora Ellen Skaggs; two sons, Oscar Skaggs
of route 1, Ozark, and William Skaggs of Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Walter Brazeale
of route 1, Ozark, Mrs. James Collins of Ozark and Mrs. Leo Tennis of Fort Morgan,
Colo.; nine grandchildren; one brother, Robert Skaggs of Cleer; and two sisters, Mrs.
Laura Ellen Holbart of Ozark and Mrs. Belle Shipman of Sparta, other relatives and a
multitude of friends.
Skaggs, Elsie Mae (Plank) 28 Feb 1898 - 22 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Daughter of John R. & Alice L. (Cupp) Plank; married James Bradie Skaggs 30 May
1895 - 18 Oct 1981]
Mrs. Elsie Skaggs, 81, Rt. 1, Clever, died last Saturday in Cox Medical Center
shortly after she was admitted. Funeral services were to be held at 10 a.m. today
(Thursday in the Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs, Hosea Bilyeu and L. Van De Mark
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery. A lifetime Christian County resident, she
lived a long time in the Boaz community. She was a member of Mount Sinai Baptist
Church. Surviving are her husband, Brady; six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Lewis, Mrs. Opal
Robinson, Mrs. Vera Younger and Mrs. Charlene Butcher, all of Springfield, Mrs. Avis
Cobb, Modesto, Calif. and Mrs. Louis Robinson, Clever; four brothers, Ralph Plank,
Crane, Rev. Fred Plank, Tulsa, Okla.; George Plank, Ontario, Calif. and Emmett Plank,
Rayville, La. and four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Forgey, Ozark, Mrs. Flossie Higgins, Kansas
City, Miss Naomi Plank, Springfield and Mrs. Belle Maybre, Ontario, Calif.; 11
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
AND
Skaggs, Elsie M.
28 Feb 1898 - Dec 1979
Services for Mrs. Elsie M. Skaggs, 81, Route 1, Clever, will be at 10 a.m.
Thursday in Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and L. Van de
Mark officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of
Nixa. Mrs. Skaggs died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield,
shortly after admittance. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 22, 1979 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Skaggs, Ermal Lee (Holmes) 11 May 1914 - 20 Aug 2000 CCH-N 23 Aug 2000

[Note: Daughter of John & Mary (Harp) Holmes; married 20 Oct 1935 Oscar T. Skaggs]
Ermal Lee Skaggs, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2000 in St.
John's Regional Health center following a ten day illness. She was born May 11, 1914 in
Highlandville, the daughter of John and Mary Harp Holmes. On October 20, 1935 she
and Oscar T. Skaggs were married. Mrs. Skaggs was a member of Riverdale Baptist
Church where she was active in WMU and had taught Sunday School. She served on the
Christian County Museum Board, was a member of the Christian County Extension Club
and 4-H. She had been a Republican Committeewoman. Mrs. Skaggs was an
accomplished seamstress and did upholstering from her home. Survivors include: her
husband, Oscar T. Skaggs; a son and his wife, Wayne and Kathy Ebersole, Ozark; a
grandchild, David Ebersole; two great-grandchildren, Katie and Hunter Ebersole; nieces;
nephews; and many many friends. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Wendy
Ebersole, nine brothers, three sisters, and her parents. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 22, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. John Holmes and
Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery, Memorial
contributions may be made to the Christian County Museum.
Skaggs, Flora (O’Dell) 28 Feb 1881 - 11 Jun 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert G. & Sarah E. (Bledsoe) O'Dell; married George Skaggs]
Flora Skaggs, 84, Billings, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield Thursday afternoon of an apparent heart attack. A resident of Billings for 25
years, Mrs. Skaggs was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are a son, Wade,
Irving, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Lorel Hicks, Cudahy, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Dora Smith,
Springfield; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Cantrell Chapel with Marvin Spencer officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery.
Skaggs, George M. 30 Dec 1875 - 13 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of James C. & Mary E. (Wise) Skaggs; married 22 Dec 1912 Flora O’Dell 28
Feb 1881 - 11 Jun 1964]
George M. Skaggs, the son of James and Mary Skaggs, was born December 30,
1875 at Boaz, Mo and died January 13, 1949 at his home in Billings at the age of 73
years. He was a life-long resident of Christian county. On December 22, 1912, he married
Flora O’Dell and to this union were born three children. He was converted at an early age
and at the time of his death was a member of the Mr. Sinai Baptist church. Survivors are
the widow, Flora; two sons, Wade of Billings and Herschel of Brighton, MO; one
daughter, Mrs. Ray Hicks of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Laura Holbert, of Ozark and Mrs.
Lenza Shipman of Sparta; two brothers, Charley of Ozark and Bob of Clever and nine
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at one o’clock in the
Billings Baptist church with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Lowell McFall officiating.
Acting pallbearers were W.C. Skaggs, Oscar Skaggs, Brady Skaggs, Ray Shipman,
Raymond Shipman, and Lewis Dennison. Burial was in the Wise Hill cemetery under the
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Billings, MO.
Skaggs, Hattie Christine (Coker) 23 Dec 1917 - 18 Jan 2000

Hattie Christine Skaggs, 82, Clever, Missouri, passed away at 607 p.m. Tuesday,
January 18, 2000 after an extended illness. She was born December 23, 1917 in Nixa,
Missouri to Claude and Myrtle Coker. She married Marion C. Skaggs on December 19,
1931. She was baptized and joined Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in the summer of 1944.
Hattie enjoyed working in her flower garden, crocheting, sewing and piecing together
quilts for all of her family. She enjoyed a quality life, and was loved by her family and
anyone who was fortunate enough to know her. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Claude and Myrtle Coker; her spouse Marion Skaggs; a son Kenneth Skaggs;
and four sisters. She is survived by two daughters, and three sons, Ruth Cox and her
husband Byron of Clever, Missouri; Sharon Sikes and her significant other Justin Orth,
Overland Park, Kansas; Bob Skaggs, and his wife Barbara of Clever, Missouri; Joe
Skaggs; and Danny Skaggs and his wife Rosalene; and a daughter-in-law Sonja Skaggs,
all of Springfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2000
in Meadors Funeral Home Chapel, Clever, Missouri with burial in Frazier Cemetery.
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Skaggs, Herschel F. 20 Sep 1913 - 30 May 1964 CCR 4 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Son of George & Flora (O’Dell) Skaggs.; married Vesta Gerne]
Herschel F. Skaggs, 50, a native of Christian County, died at his home at Billings,
Saturday after suffering an apparent heart attack. He is survived by two sons, George
Earl, Fort Bliss, Tex. and Larry Dean, Colorado Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Roxie Lee
Massar, Denver and Mrs. Betty June Gout, Grandview; his mother, Mrs. Flora Skaggs of
the home; a brother, George Wade, Irving, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Lorell Hicks, state of
California; and eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of
Cantrell.
Skaggs, Horatio A. 25 Jul 1896 - Jun 1977
Services for Horatio A. Skaggs, 80, a lifelong resident of Boaz, will be at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Boaz with the Rev. L. Van de Mark
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr.
Skaggs died at 11:45 p.m. Friday in the Foster Nursing Home in Springfield after a long
illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Boaz.
Surviving is a brother, Brady, of Route 1, Clever. The family will be at the funeral home
from 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of June 3, 1977 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Skaggs, Horatio A. 25 Jul 1896 - 3 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Robert D. & Cora Skaggs]
NIXA - Services for Horatio A. Skaggs, 80, a lifelong resident of Boaz with the
Rev. L. Van de Mark officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Nixa. Mr. Skaggs died at 11:45 p.m. Friday in the Foster Nursing Home in
Springfield after a long illness. He was a retired farmer and a member of the Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church in Boaz. Surviving is a brother, Brady of Route 1, Clever.

Skaggs, Isabelle (Collins) 25 Jun 1909 - 18 Dec 1999
Isabelle Collins Skaggs, age 90, of Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999,
surrounded by her loving family. Her death resulted from a stroke on Dec. 8. She was
born July 25, 1909, in the Selmore Community south of Ozark, the daughter of Ross and
Inez (Cavener) Collins. She was a 1928 graduate of Ozark High School. On Jan. 3, 1931,
she and William Curtis Skaggs were married. Mrs. Skaggs had been a member of the
Ozark Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1935. She is survived by her husband,
W. C. “Bill” Skaggs; two sons and their wives, Jack and Cecille Skaggs, Springfield, and
Jerry and Bettie Skaggs, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Huxley, Jacqueline
Cunningham, Julie Baker, Jeena Boone, Kandi Langham, Brett Skaggs, and Jeri Higgs;
seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Collins, Ozark, and Stanley Collins,
California; and a sister, Geneva Faught, Nixa. She was preceded in death by her parents
and three sisters, Opal Hartley, Elizabeth Collins and Evelyn Young. Funeral services
will be at 4 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Carl Monks officiating.
Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Skaggs, James Bradie 30 May 1895 - 18 Oct 1981
Services for Bradie Skaggs, 86, Route 1,Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Military rites, conducted by
VFW Post 963, Springfield, will be at graveside. Mr. Skaggs died at 5:55 p.m. Sunday in
Mount Vernon Park Care Center, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a retired
farmer and carpenter, a World War I veteran and a member of Mount Sinai Baptist
Church. Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Avis Coff, Ceres, Calif., Mrs. Louise
Robinson and Mrs. Charlene Butcher, both of Clever, and Mrs. Opal Robinson, Mrs.
Vera Younger and Mrs. Pearl Lewis, all of Springfield; 11 grandchildren and 17 greatgrandchildren. The family will be in the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 18, 1981 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Skaggs, Leroy Fouse 1 Mar 1845 - 14 Aug 1930 "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 109, No
12, p 356, Sep. 22, 1930.
[Note: Son of James Alexander & Maria (Sterling) Skaggs; married 5 Dec 1872 Rosanna
Pearce 8 Jan 1843 - 6 Feb 1917]
Leroy Fouse Skaggs was a son of James Alexander and Maria Sterling Skaggs.
He was born near Knoxville, Tenn., March 1, 1845. When he was yet a child the family
moved to the vicinity of Bentonville, Ark. Before the Civil War the family moved again
and settled in Green County, Mo., a few miles from the site of the city of Springfield. At
the age of sixteen years, as the Civil War had begun, he entered the service of the United
States Government as a teamster and served for three years, helping to transport food and
other necessities for the soldiers. His educational opportunities were very limited, so far
as formal schooling was concerned. However, he made sufficient progress in subjects
usually taught in rural schools to be able to teach, and was engaged as a teacher for

several years. He had a keen mind, good memory, a thirst for knowledge, and he spent
much time in reading and careful study throughout the years of his active life. He often
expressed regret that he had not been able to secure college and university training. He
was married December 5, 1872, to Miss Rosanna Pearce. They established a farm home
southwest of Springfield, in Christian County, and near the James River. There came
five children to this home. The first break in the family came in February, 1917, when
the wife and mother died. All the children are still living and were at the bedside of their
father as he passed away, August 14, 1930. The sons and daughters are in the order of
ages: Mrs. Emma Conley, Dearing, Kan.; Hannibal M. and Mrs. Mary Caughron, Clever,
Mo.; James L. and Mrs. Harriet Grant, Milton, Wis. He is also survived by twenty-one
grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, one brother, James. G., Clever, Mo., and
one sister, Mrs. Ida Forrester, Marionville, Mo. In youth he became a member of the
Baptist church. In 1872 he was by that church licensed to preach, and in 1876 he was
called to ordination to the gospel ministry. The original certificates are in the possession
of the family. In 1882 he became convinced that Christians should observe the seventh
day of the week as the Sabbath, and he added the observance of the Sabbath to his
otherwise standard Baptist principles. Several other families in the community became
interested, and a little later the Delaware Seventh Day Baptist Church was organized.
The church had an active existence of twenty years or more and attained considerable
influence in the community. Much of the time worship was conducted on both Sabbath
and Sunday and many people attended who were not particularly interested in the
Sabbath. Nearly all the meetings of this church were under the direction of either Elder
Skaggs or Elder W. K. Johnson. In 1889 the Seventh Day Baptist Missionary Society
engaged the subject of this sketch as general missionary in southwestern Missouri, and
his labors were continued in this field for about ten years. Since the death of Mrs. Skaggs
in 1917, he has lived most of the time in the homes of his son Hannibal and his daughters
Emma, Mary, and Harriet. He passed away on August 14, 1930, at the home of his
daughter Mary, near Clever, Mo. His body was laid to rest beside that of his wife in the
local cemetery. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Earl French, a Baptist pastor
of Springfield, Mo.
Skaggs, Marion Clinton
15 Nov 1912 - Aug 1977
Services for Marion C. Skaggs, 64, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris
Funeral Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. L. Vandemark and Jimmy Carter officiating.
Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery. Mr. Skaggs died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in his home
after a long illness. He lived in the Boaz area all his life, and was a retired farmer and
carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Hattie; four sons, Bobbie of Clever, Kenneth and
Danny both of Springfield and Joe of Mission Hills, California; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth
Cox of Clever and Mrs. Mrs. Sharon Sikes of Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice
Maxson of Mt. Vernon, New York and Mrs. Maude Caughron of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and
11 grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight.
{Springfield {Mo} News Leader August 15, 1977} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Skaggs, Marion Clinton 26 Nov 1912 - 14 Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Hannibal M. & Belle (Stokes) Skaggs; married Hattie Christine Coker 23
Dec 1917 - 18 Jan 2000]

CLEVER - Services for Marion C. Skaggs, 64, Clever, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Revs. L. Vandemark and Jimmy Carter officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Cemetery. Mr. Skaggs died at 3:15 p.m. Sunday in his home here after a
long illness. He had lived in the Boaz community all his life and was a retired farmer and
carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Hattie; four sons, Bobbie of Clever, Kenneth and
Joe of Mission Hills. Calif..; two daughters. Mrs. Ruth Cox, Clever, Mrs. Sharon Sikes,
Wichita, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Beatrice Maxson, Mt. Vernon, N. Y. and Mrs. Maude
Caughron, Tulsa, Okla, and 11 grandchildren.
Skaggs, Robert David
1874 - 8 Nov 1957 CCR 14 Nov 1957 p5
[Note: Son of James & Mary (Wise) Skaggs]
Funeral services for Robert David Skaggs, 83, who died Friday, November 8, at
his home five miles southeast of Clever, were held Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 p.m. in
the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev, R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Christian
County, he was a son of James and Mary Wise Skaggs. In 1894, he was married to Cora
Johnson, who preceded him in death in 1930. He was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church. Survivors include two sons, Bradie Skaggs and Horatio Skaggs both of Clever;
one daughter, Mrs. Grace Laura Holbert of Ozark and Mrs. Belle Shipman of Sparta, nine
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Skaggs, Rosanna (Pearce) 8 Jan 1843 - 6 Feb 1917 "The Sabbath Recorder", Vol 82, No
10, p 317, Mar. 5, 1917.
[Note: Daughter of Edmund & Abigail (Frazier) Pearce; married 5 Dec 1872 LeRoy
Fouse Skaggs 1 Mar 1945 - 14 Aug 1930]
Rosanna Pearce, daughter of Edmund and Abigail Frazier Pearce, was born in
Bradley County, Tenn., January 8, 1843, and died near Clever, Mo., February 6, 1917.
With her parents, she moved from Tennessee to Christian County, Missouri, in 1854.
The remainder of her life was spent in the neighborhood in which they settled. She was
married to LeRoy F. Skaggs, December 5, 1872. To them were born five children: Mrs.
Emma Conley, Coffeyville, Kan., H. M. Skaggs, Nortonville, Kan., and Mrs. Harriet
Grant, School, Mo. She leaves her husband, five children, and twenty grandchildren,
who feel very keenly their loss. She became a Christian and joined the Methodist church
at about the age of twenty-five years. After her marriage to Rev. L. F. Skaggs, she
changed her membership to the Baptist church of which he was a minister. Husband and
wife studying together became convinced that the seventh day of the week is the Sabbath
according to the teaching of the Bible, and August first, 1880, they began the observation
of the Sabbath, and later became constituent members of the Delaware Seventh Day
Baptist Church. Though for many years she rarely met Seventh Day Baptists, other than
members of her own family, to the end she remained most faithful to denominational
ideals and interests. Her courage and ability were demonstrated during a period of ten
years beginning in 1890 when her husband was called by our Missionary Board to the
home mission field, and she was left at home with her five children raging in age from
nine to fifteen years. She not only looked after the interests of the home and the training

of the children, but gave the boys much assistance and encouragement in the management
of the farm. Her circle of friends was as wide as her circle of acquaintances, and many
are they who feel lonely, now that "Aunt Rose" is gone. The funeral service was
conducted at Frazier Chapel (Methodist Church) by her son, James, pastor of the Seventh
Day Baptist Church, Nortonville, Kan.
Skaggs, William C. “Bill” 25 Nov 1907 - 28 Jul 2004 CCH-N 4 Aug 2004 & SN-L 30
Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Charles B. & Nora (Raper) Skaggs; married 3 Jan 1931 Isabelle Collins]
William C. "Bill" Skaggs, 96, Ozark, died Wednesday, July 28, 2004 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, surrounded by his entire family. He was well known in the
community and love and respected by all. He was born November 25, 1907 near Ozark,
the son of Charles B. and Nora (Raper) Skaggs. On January 3, 1931 he and Isabelle
Collins were united in marriage. She preceded him in death in 1999. During his younger
years he was often known as Willie. Among other stories, he would love to tell people
about how he survived the famous blizzard of Nov. 11, 1911 wrapped in canvas under a
buggy seat. He started his working career as a mechanic for Hanks Garage at Selmore.
He and Claude Hanks then co-owned Hanks and Skaggs Chrysler-Plymouth Dealership
in Ozark. Mr. Skaggs sold his interest in the company and worked as a salesman for
Martin Motor Company and later for Central Dodge in Springfield. He was a member of
the Ozark Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include: two sons and their
wives, Jack and Cecille Skaggs, Springfield, and Jerry and Bettie Skaggs, Ozark; seven
grandchildren, Jennifer Huxley, Jacqueline Cunningham, Julie Baker, Jeena Gulje, Kandi
Langham, Brett Skaggs, and Jeri Higgs; twelve great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; a sister, Muriel Tennis, Albuquerque, N.M.; and a brother, Oscar Skaggs,
Ozark. Funeral services were at 2:00 pm Saturday, July 31, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial followed Selmore Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Skalicky, Jimmie 1925 - 29 Jun 1944 CCR 20 Jan 1949
Funeral services for Pvt. Jimmie Skalicky were held January 8, 1949, in the St.
Wenceslaus Catholic church at Karlin, MO, with Clergyman Monsignor C.J. Francks
officiating. He graduated from Bolivar high school in May, 1943 and enlisted in the army
on June 29, 1943. On June 29, 1944 he was killed in the English Channel. Among the
survivors are his sister, Mrs. F. H. Percy and Mr. Joe Skalicky, his brother. Burial was in
St. Wenceslaus cemetery. Military services were held by the Howard S. Keeling
American Legion post. Pallbearers were Joe Otradovic, Willie Ruzicks, Jerry Francks,
Johnnie Pfitzner, Frankie Skalicky and Steve Pfitzner.
Skates, Clara B. (?) Russell 1886 - 14 Dec 1970 CCR 17 Dec 1970 p8
Mrs. Clara B. Skates, 84, of Route 1, Ozark, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. A resident of Montrose, Colo. most of
her life, she moved to Missouri in October 1969 to reside with a daughter, Mrs. Lois C.
Hutchins, Ozark. She was a member of the Montrose Methodist Church. Other survivors
are two grandchildren. Also surviving are a son, Alexander Russell of Saguache, Colo.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Victory Baptist Church with the Rev.

Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Skea, Anna Margaret (Rauch) 4 Jan 1893 - 29 Jan 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Margaret Skea, 66. of Billings who died Jan. 29 at
Burge Hospital, Springfield were held Sunday, Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings
Methodist church with Rev. Clarence Young and Rev. Harold Bassett officiating. Burial
was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. She
was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles
B. Skea of the home at Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Mericle of Springfield and
Mrs. Kathryn Sperry of Billings; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; one
brother, Fred W. Rauch of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. C. S. Algire of Salem,. Mo.
Skea, Charley B.
27 Jul 1894 - Mar 1973
Charley B. Skea, 78, of Billings died at 5:25 a.m. today at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield after an illness. He was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. He is
survived by his wife, Gladys; two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Mericle and Mrs. Kathryn
Sperry, both of Billings; one brother, J. L. Skea, of Chadron, Neb., five grandchildren and
four great-grandchildren. Services will be announced by Cantrell of Billings.
Skeen, Andrea Beth
29 Mar 1965 - 7 Apr 1965 CCR 15 Apr 1965 p1
[Note; Daughter of Vernon Leroy & Patsy Ann (Winslow) Skeen]
Andrea B. Skeen, eight-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Skeen,
Highlandville, died at her home at 4 a.m. Wednesday from a heart condition. She is
survived by her parents; one brother, Tommy, of the home; the paternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Skeen, Wichita, Kan., and maternal grandparents,. Mr. and Mrs.
Oscar Winslow, Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the First Central
Baptist Church here with the Rev. Raymond Lloyd officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Skinner, Irven Guy 24 May 1901 – 22 March 1995 CCH-N 29 March 1995
Irven Guy Skinner, 93, Jameson, died Wednesday, March 22, 1995 at his farm
home near Jameson. Born May 24, 1901, near Jameson to Marion Perry and Nancy Terry
Skinner, he was a lifelong resident of Daviess County. He began farming when he was 14
years old in Washington Township of Daviess County. On Oct. 5, 1930, he married Alice
Croy. He was a former Washington Township Assessor and tax collector. He was an
eighty-year member of the Old Scotland Church of Christ, a trustee for his church and its
cemetery, an ordained deacon and served as the Church’s congregational song leader. He
was preceded in death by one brother, Elvin N. Skinner; and four sisters, Elsie Hampton,
Hazel Skinner, Ruth Wingfield and Lean Rowland. Survivors include his wife, Alice, of
the home; three daughters, Dixie Rogers, Nixa, Nancy Atwood, Springfield and Norma
Griffin, Gallatin; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held
Saturday in the Old Scotland Church of Christ, east of Jameson. Burial was in Old
Scotland Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Old Scotland
Church cemetery.

Skitek, Mary Ruth (Mitchum) 21 Nov 1949 - 4 May 1993 OH 9 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of ? & Inis (?) Mitchum; married 27 Dec 1969 David Skitek]
Services were held Friday, May 4, 1993 for Mary Ruth Mitchum Skitek, 43,
Kansas City. She was born Nov. 21, 1949 in Springfield. She lived in Rolla until 1965
when she accompanied her family as missionaries to Ethiopia. She graduated from Good
Shephard Academy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in May 1967, went on to Milligan College,
Tennessee. On Dec. 27, 1969, she was married to David Skitek. She resided in Griffith,
Ind., until moving to Kansas City in 1977. She was a member of the Raytown Christian
Church where she served as chairperson of the Outreach Dept. of Raytown Christian
Church and a chairperson of a regional missions committee of the Disciples of Christ in
Kansas City. She was a paralegal secretary for Stilley, Fowler and Stilley in Kansas City.
Survivors include her husband, David, two daughters, Emily and Abigail, all of the home;
her mother, Inis Gillihan (Mitchum), Raytown; a sister, Nancy Lindsey, Bowling Green,
Ky.; two brothers, John Mitchum, Ozark, and Jim Mitchum, Overland Park, Kans.;
mother-in-law Edith Skitek and father-in-law Gabriel Skitek, both of Rolla; six nephews
and three nieces. Burial was in Floral Hills, Kansas City.
Slack, Amos D. 1903 - Dec 1973 OH 3 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: married Mary]
Amos D. Slack, 70, Springfield, died last Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital after a
short illness. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons, Amos D. and J. C., both of
Springfield; four brothers, Earl of Muskogee, Okla., Garland of Dallas, Tex., John of
Nixa, and Elsworth, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Amanda Mauch and Mrs. Ruth
Whitehead and Mrs. Christine Stephens, all of Springfield and Mrs. Mary Carter of Nixa.
Funeral arrangements were under direction of Greenlawn.
Slack, Jimmie Mack 1928 - 25 Jul 1948 CCR 5 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Frank Slack; nephew of Mary J. (Slack) Carter 28 Nov 1905 - 16 Dec
1988]
Funeral services for Jimmie Mack Slack, 20, of Muskogee, Okla., were conducted
there on August 1. Young Slack was instantly killed July 25 while he was attempting to
scale the treacherous slopes of Pikes Peak in Colorado. He was on assignment for a
Muskogee newspaper and his stories of daily sightseeing were being published under the
name of “The Vagabond.” His last story was written after he had visited the Garden of
the Gods near Colorado Springs and the succeeding article was to be written from the top
of the famous mountain peak. He was on vacation from his studies at the University of
Oklahoma where he was a pre-med student and was studying journalism as a sideline.
His father, Earl Slack of Muskogee, formerly lived at Galloway where he operated the
Slack Auto Electric Shop. Mrs. Howard Carter of Nixa is an aunt and she went to
Muskogee to attend the final rites.
Slavens, Cora Mae (Sawyers) 24 Nov 1906 - 11 Apr 1997 CCH-N 16 Apr 1997
Cora Mae Slavens, 90, Ozark, died Friday, April 11, 1997, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. She was born November 24, 1906, in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, and was the
daughter of King David and Minnie Sawyers. She lived most of her life in Wichita,
Kansas. She was member of the Church of God in Hurley. Preceding her in death were:

her first husband, Byrd Glisson in 1938; her second husband, Rev. W.V. Slavens in 1979;
and two daughters, Helen Gordon and Kay Cochenour. Survivors include: a daughter,
Nadine Jones and her husband Dale, Galena; two sons, R.B. Glisson, San Leandro,
California, and Clell Glisson, Owasso, Oklahoma; fourteen grandchildren; great- and
great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, April 14, 1997, in the Sixtyfive Full Gospel Church, south of Spokane with Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial
was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Slavens, Juanita (Blanket) 6 Nov 1939 - 11 Feb 2004 CCH-N 17 Feb 2004
Juanita Slavens, 64, Chouteau, Okla., died Feb. 11, 2004. She was born Nov. 6,
1939. Slavens was a former city clerk of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her
parents; two infant sisters; a beloved brother, Junior; and an infant son.She is survived by
her beloved husband of 47 years, Ed Wilson Slavens; one daughter, Cheryl Hylton; one
son, Winson Ray Slavens and wife Angie, Chouteau; grandchildren, Sheila Arlt and
husband Todd, Tulsa, Okla., and Bradley Hylton, Amanda and Dalton Ray Slavens, all of
Chouteau; one brother, William Pete Blanket Sr. and wife MaryNell, Broken Arrow,
Okla.; two sisters, Betty and husband Galen Nickols, Tahlequah, Okla., and Sandra and
husband Curtis Leos, Tulsa; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Burial was at 10 a.m. on Feb 13 in Haskell Cemetery, Haskell, Okla. ©Ozarks Newsstand
2004
Slavens, Winson V., Rev. 25 Feb 1903 - 22 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5
[Note: married Cora M. 24 Nov 1906 - 11 Apr 1997]
Services for the Rev. Winson V. Slavens, 76, Highlandville, were held last Friday
in the Church of God at Hurley with the Revs. L. S. Cooper and Wilkie White officiating.
Burial was in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark. Mr.
Slavens was dead on arrival at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, April 22
after apparently suffering a heart attack at his home. Survivors include his wife, Cora;
two sons, Ed Wilson Slavens of Ozark and Allen W. of Tulsa, Okla.; eight daughters,
Mrs. Ina Inskeep of Lee’s Summit, Miss Evelyn Slavens of Roseburg, Kan., Mrs. Maxine
Woods of Hackell, Okla., Mrs. Linda Spesert and Mrs. Gracie McClure, both of Coweta,
Okla., Mrs. Edna Faulkner of Arkansas City, Kan. Mrs. Eva Webb of San Pablo, Calif.,
and Mrs. Nadine Graham of Pinole, Calif.; two stepsons, R. B. Glisson of Highlandville
and Clell Glisson of Owasco, Okla.; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Helen Gordon of Wichita,
Kan., Mrs. Kay Coconar of Topeka, Kan. and Mrs. Nadine Jones of Highlandville; 54
grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great grandchild; 14 step grandchildren
and 17 great grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Adams of Ozark.
Slawson, Merle A. 1915 - 30 Jan 2005 SN-L 1 Feb 2005
Merle A. Slawson, 89, formerly of Ozark, passed away Sunday, January 30, in
Kansas Soldiers Home, Ft. Dodge, Kan. Survivors include his wife Luella Mildred
Slawson, Kansas Soldiers Home; two brothers Burl and Leland Slawson; step-son
Charles McClelland; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services are at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Slay, Nathan S.
1880 - Oct 1953
Nathan S. Slay, 73, of Marionville, died at 4 a.m. yesterday in Mt. Vernon after an
illness of a year. A native of Nixa, Mr. Slay had lived in the Marionville community for
many years. He is survived by his wife, Annie; three sons, Donald of Caldwell, Ida.,
Harold of Pittsburg, Calif., and Howard, who is in the Army in Japan; a daughter, Mrs.
Carlos Bradley of Walla Walla, Wash.; and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
are under direction of Bradford-Surridge of Marionville.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of October 1953 in the margin.
Slay, Sanford Taylor
3 Dec 1870 - 23 Apr 1934
Taylor Slay, 63, farmer living near Nixa, died yesterday after suffering a stroke
Sunday afternoon. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gertie Slay; four children, two
brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the
Manly cemetery near Battlefield with the Rev. R. J. Harding officiating. Burial will be
under direction of Wilburn and Maples of Clever. Daily News, April 24. 1934
Slay, Tom M. 1885 - 18 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
Tom M. Slay, 80, Brookline, died in Handley Hospital, Springfield at 9:15 a.m.
Monday where he had been a patient a few hours. Mr. Slay had moved to the Brookline
community from the Cape Fair area two years ago, A retired laborer and farmer, he spent
most of his life in the Cape Fair area. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Cape Fair Community Church. Burial
was in Cape Fair Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Slayback, Warner W. 2 Feb 1895 - 25 Jul 1968
CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married Mary B. 25 Dec 1895 - 20 Jul 1983]
Warner W. Slayback, 73, of Ozark, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital after suffering an apparent heart attack a week ago. A retired engineer for
Continental Oil Company, Mr. Slayback was a member of the Methodist Church and the
Mountain Home, Ark. Eagles. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Mrs. Jack
Goodnight, Branson; a sister, Mrs. Charles Ogg, Wickenburg, Ariz; two grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Klingner
Chapel with the Rev. Gene Atkins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery,
Highlandville.
Sleeper, Frances (Mauk) 10 Oct 1923 - 20 Oct 2002 CCH-N 6 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of William & Fannie (Cole) Mauk; married 7 Nov 1946 Pete Sleeper]
Frances Sleeper, 79, Ozark, Mo., passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2002 in Cox
Walnut Lawn Hospital, Springfield, Mo. She was born October 10, 1923, in Berwyn
Nebraska, the daughter of William and Fannie (Cole) Mauk. On November 7, 1946, she
was united in marriage to Pete Sleeper in Kansas City, Mo. Frances was a restaurant
owner for several years in Oseola, Mo. before moving to Fort Myers, Florida. While
living in Florida, she was an employee for Lee County until retirement. After retirement,
she returned to Ozark where she resided for 10 years. She was preceded in death by her

husband; both parents; two brothers, Clyde and Claris Mauk; and one brother-in-law,
Buff Lamb. Frances is survived by one sister, Arlene Lamb of Ozark, Mo.; one sister-inlaw, Katherine Mauk of Sparta, Mo; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and several
friends. Graveside services for Frances Sleeper were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, November
2, 2002, in Fairview Cemetery, Sweet Springs, Mo., with Merl Trelow officiating under
the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was held in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2002.
Slentz, Ora Mae ( ) Dean 3 May 1904 - 6 Dec 1969 CCR 11 Dec 1969 p8
Mrs. Ora M. Slentz, 65, Nixa, died of an apparent heart attack after collapsing on
the street in Nixa at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. She had lived in Stone and Christian Counties
all of her life except for a few years in Springfield where she was a member of the
Seminole Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband, Everett J., Hurley; two sons, John
L. Dean of Marshall and Billy G. Dean of Brookline; a daughter, Mrs. Nancy Hebner,
Rockford, Ill.; two sisters, Mrs. Nova Rinker, Billings and Mrs. Flora Parsons, Nixa; and
five grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with
the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Sloan, Earl 1900 - 15 Feb 1970 CCR 19 Feb 1970 p3
Earl Sloan, 69, of Rogersville, died at 6:15 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center in
Springfield after an illness of six months. The retired mechanist had worked for Reynolds
Manufacturing Company in Springfield for 20 years. He was a deacon in the Rogersville
Baptist Church. Mr. Sloan is survived by his wife, Beatress; four sons, Earl Sloan of
Grandview, Glen Sloan of Ozark, John Sloan of Ozark, James Sloan of Joplin; three
brothers, E. W. of Ozark, Charles of Willard, Harvey of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.
Ruth Lambeth and Mrs. Edna Madden, both of Springfield; and six grandchildren.
Services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Rogersville Baptist Church, the Revs. Paul
Swadley and Claude McMullin officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery in
Springfield.
Sloan, Elmer William 17 Jan 1912 - 30 Aug 1995 CCH-N 6 Sep 1995
[Note: Son of Rev. Edward Thomas & Martha Margaret (Logan) Sloan; married first
Naomi 3 Jul 1914 - Dec 1986; married second Evelyn]
Elmer William Sloan, 83, of Ozark, died Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995, in Cox
Medical Center, South. He was born January 17, 1912 in Springfield, and was the son of
Rev. Edward Thomas Sloan and Martha Margaret Logan Sloan. He attended SMSU
where he was a member of the football team. Mr. Sloan was employed as a Greyhound
Bus Driver for many years. he also was a Ozark School Bus Driver, and former Mayor
and Municipal Court Judge for Ozark. He was preceded in death by: His first wife,
Naomi; two brothers, Earl, and Charles Sloan; and a twin sister, Edna Madden. Survivors
include: His wife, Evelyn; two daughters, Deanna Horst and her husband, Weston,
Springfield, and Nicki Listerman and her husband, John, Lawrence, KS.; six
grandchildren, Jeff and Joni Listerman, Chuck Horst and his wife, Tammy, William
Horst, Amy Ruggeri and her husband, Randy, and Richard Horst; three greatgrandchildren, Lindsey and Douglas Horst, and Chase Ruggeri; a sister, Ruth Lambeth,
Springfield; two stepdaughters, Jane Peterson, and Joan McDowel; a stepson, Jon

Housden, all of Calif.; and five step grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Burial was in White
Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society, or the organization of your choice.
Sloan, Glen F. 5 Jan 1926 - 8 Jun 2000 CCH-N 14 Jun 2000
Glen F. Sloan, 74, Ozark, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2000 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born January 5, 1926 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Earl
B. and Beatrice Lawson Sloan. On November 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to
Malacha "Mickey" Edwards. He was a Baptist by faith. Mr. Sloan served his country as a
Merchant Marine and in the U.S. Air Force, and also owned and operated the Glen F.
Sloan Insurance Agency. Survivors include: his wife, Mickey, Ozark; a son, Mark Sloan,
Ozark; a daughter, Toni Core, Springfield; and three brothers, Earl Sloan and his wife
Betty, Rogers, AR., John Sloan and his wife Joyce, Ozark, and Jim Sloan and his wife
Joan, Springfield. Graveside services were at 11 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2000 in Eastlawn
Cemetery Springfield, with Pastor Paul Swadley officiating, under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association or the American Cancer Society in care of Adams Funeral Home, 504
W Walnut, Ozark. Missouri, 65721.
Sloan, John Edward 17 Oct 1928 - 3 Oct 2005 SN-L 4 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Earl & Beatrice (Lawson) Sloan; married Joyce]
John Edward Sloan, age 76, of Ozark, passed away Monday, October 3, 2005, in
his home. He was born October 17, 1928, in Springfield, the son of Earl and Beatrice
(Lawson) Sloan. He served his country in the U.S. Army. In 1973, he and his wife, Joyce,
were united in marriage. Mr. Sloan retired as manager of Southwest Missouri Credit
Union. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed
helping his neighbors and friends, and will be missed by all those who loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; a daughter, Thyresa Thomas and her husband, Bill,
Rogers, Ark.; two granddaughters, Stacey Suydam and her husband, Robert, New Jersey,
and Alicia Thomas, Virginia; two great- grandchildren, Tyler and Haley Suydam; a
brother, Jim Sloan, Springfield; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Glen Sloan and Earl Sloan, and his parents. A graveside funeral service will be
at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6, in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, with Reverend Paul
Swadley officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America.
Sloan, Leona A. (Vaughn) 1914 - 8 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
Mrs. Leona A. Sloan, 54, of Ozark, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in BurgeProtestant Hospital following a lingering illness. She is survived by her husband, Wilbert
J.; seven sons, William, Jr., Bill, and Jerry, all of Springfield, Kenneth of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, Paul of Fulton, Jimmy of Greenleaf, Kan. and Harry of Frankfurt, Kan.; six
daughters, Mrs. Ada Sloan of Springfield, Mrs. Dorothy Elonich of Grand Island, Neb.,
Mrs. Betty Mitchell and Mrs. Pauline Kirk, both of St. Louis, Mrs. Doris Stinson of
Clarinda, Iowa. and Mrs. Isabell Hegi of Ft. Worth, Tex.; a brother, Orville, Vaughn of
St. Louis; 25 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. today

in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Lawrence Watts officiating. Burial will be in
Greenlawn Cemetery.
Sloan, Letha Pauline (Kiper) Thomas 11 Jan 1919 - 21 Oct 2004 SN-L 23 Oct 2004
& CCH-N 27 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Herschel & Ora Mae (Rice) Kiper; married Edgar Lester Thomas;
married Rev. Wilbert Sloan]
Letha Pauline Sloan, age 85, of Battlefield, formerly of Ozark, passed away
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004. She was born Jan. 11, 1919, one of eight children of Herschel
and Ora Mae (Rice) Kiper. Mrs. Sloan worked for Fasco Industries from 1968 until
retirement in 1981. She was a charter member of Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark.
Survivors include two daughters, Lanora Porterfield, Battlefield, and Patty Herd and her
husband Jim, Clever; seven grandchildren, Chip Porterfield and wife Phyllis, Michele
Vinson and husband Bill, Chris Davis and wife Audrey, Tim Herd and wife Staci, Eric
Herd and wife Sasha, Amanda Thomas and Freddie Leon Thomas, Jr.; 10 greatgrandchildren; a sister, Leola Odle, Pryor, Okla.; nieces; nephews; friends; and Heather
Reynolds, a special caregiver for the past six months from Integrity Home Care. Her first
husband, Edgar Lester Thomas, preceded her in death as well as her second husband,
Rev. Wilbert Sloan. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Fred Thomas and Paul
Thomas, and six brothers and sisters. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct.
25, in Brookline Cemetery with Rev. J.R. Duncan officiating. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday
in the funeral home.
Published 10/23/04
Sloan, Malacha Glenna “Mickey” (Edwards) 29 Oct 1933 - 28 Jan 2006 AN-L 30 Jan
2006
[Note: Daughter of Orville & Malacha Edwards; married 1 Nov 1961 Glen Sloan
Malacha Glenna "Mickey" Sloan, age 72, of Ozark, passed away Saturday in her
home. She was born October 29, 1933, in Decatur, Arkansas, the daughter of Orville and
Malacha Edwards. On November 1, 1961, she and Glen Sloan were united in marriage.
He preceded her in death in 2000. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lee
and Jerry Don Edwards. Mrs. Sloan was a school bus driver for Ozark. She was a loving
mother. Survivors include two children, Mark Sloan, Ozark, and Toni Core, Springfield;
and a grandson, Jason Martin. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
February 1, in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Paul Swadley officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice through Adams Funeral Home.
Sloan, Wilbert J. 18 Mar 1905 - 12 Jun 1989 NN-E 22 Jun 1989
[Note: married Letha]
Rev. Wilbert J. Sloan, 84, of Ozark, died at 11:05 a.m. June 12 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Rev. Sloan were hold June 15 in the
Eastern Gate Baptist Church, Ozark, with the Revs. Paul Swadley and David Owings
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Greenlawn
Funeral Home North, Springfield. Rev. Sloan was a Southern Baptist minister and a

charter member of the Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark. Surviving are his wife,
Letha; six sons, Bill, Paul, Harry and Jerry, all of Springfield, Kenneth, of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, and James, of Greenleaf, Kansas; four daughters, Betty Mitchell and Pauline Kirk,
both of St. Louis, Isabell Hegi, Conway, Arkansas, and Doris Gene Sloan, Bolivar; two
stepsons, William Junior Sloan, Pleasant Hope, and Fred Thomas, Springfield, four
stepdaughters, Ada Sloan, Springfield, Dorothy Elonich, Grand Island, Nebraska, Lanora
Dixon, Aurora, and Patty Thomas, Boaz; one brother, Arthur, Buffalo; and several
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Slusser, Robert D. "Bob" 19 May 1928 - 13 Jul 2005 SN-L 17 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Orville & Myra (Morray) Slusser; married 13 Sep 1950 Velda Beedy]
Robert D. "Bob" Slusser, 77, of Nixa, passed away peacefully Wednesday
morning, July 13, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born May
19, 1928, in Osage City, Kan., the eldest of four sons of Orville and Myra (Morray)
Slusser. On September 13, 1950, he married Velda Beedy in Kansas City, Mo. Bob
enjoyed 25 years of retirement after working 30 years for General Electric Supply Co.,
but his greatest pleasure came from his family and friends. Survivors include his wife of
almost 55 years, Velda; two sons, Brett Slusser and fiancee Pat Minko, Stillwater, Okla.,
and Marc Slusser and wife Patta, Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter, Jana Becker, Springfield,
Mo.; five granddaughters, Tonya Williams, Oklahoma City, Okla., Anita Council,
Mustang, Okla.; Lindsey Kelsey and Ashlyn Slusser, Stillwater, Okla., two greatgranddaughters, Breanne and Destiny Council, Mustang, Okla.; three brothers, Duane,
Gordon, and Gene Slusser and their wives, all of Topeka, Kan.; and many nieces,
nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather Wendell
Shanton. Cremation is under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home and a memorial
service and burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society, Aldersgate UMC, Nixa, Mo., or a charity
of your choice. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff at St. John's
Hospital for their compassionate care.
AND
Slusser, Robert D. "Bob" 19 May 1928 - 13 Jul 2005 SN-L 30 Oct 2005
Memorial services for Robert D. "Bob" Slusser have been scheduled for Saturday,
November 12, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa, Mo.
Burial of the cremains will follow in the Richwood Cemetery, east of Nixa.
Smalley, David Edwin 5 Mar 1937 - 21 Jul 1997
[Note: Son of Charles Ray & Helen Louise (Caudle) Smalley; married Kathryn Freeman
22 Nov 1935 - 17 Dec 2005]
David Edwin Smalley, 60, Nixa, Mo., died Monday afternoon, July 21, 1997, in
his home after a lingering illness. Mr. Smalley was a Marine Corp veteran and a member
of Teamsters Union Local #245. He was a retired truck driver for Associated Wholesale
Grocers. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn; three sons, Scott, Shannon and David, all
of Nixa; three daughters, Karla Dove, Springfield, Vickie Goodin, Strafford, and Tammy
Haynes, Nixa; four sisters, Marion Hight, Cape Coral, Fla., Ernestine Smalley and Sandra
Hart, both of Springfield and Elsie Schulz, Canyon, Texas; three brothers, Victor and

Henry, both of Springfield, and James, San Antonio, Texas; and 10 grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 25, 1997, in Manley Cemetery near
Battlefield, with the Rev. Paul Reed officiating under direction of Klingner Mortuary,
Springfield. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the mortuary. Memorial
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. (Contributed by Shirley
Smalley)
Smalley, Helen Louise (Caudle) 1902 - Jun 1965 SN-L 6 Jun 1965
[Note: Daughter of Fredrick & Sophia Louisa (Ruff) Caudle; married Charles Ray
Smalley]
Mrs. Helen Louise Smalley, 63, Route 11, died at 2:15 a.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital. A member of South Street Christian Church, she had been ill two
months. Surviving are her husband, Charles Ray Smalley; four daughters, Mrs. Marian
Hight, Detroit, MI; Miss Ernestine Smalley, Hobbs, NM; Mrs. Elsie Schulz, Florissant,
MO and Mrs. Sandra Hart, 2310 N. Wellar; four sons, Charles B. and James R. of the
home, Henry L. 1838 Catalina and David, Route 11; her mother, Mrs. Sophia Caudle,
1312 W. Central; two sisters. Mrs. Ed Gowen, Richland, CA and Mrs. Glenn
Schanholzer, Nassau, NY ; a brother, Fred Caudle of Jackson, MS and six grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Klinger Chapel with burial in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Smalley, Henry Lowell 27 Dec 1933 - 11 Jul 2001 SN-L 14 Jul 2001 p 4b
[Note: Son of Charles Ray & Helen Louise (Caudle) Smalley; married Shirley]
Henry Lowell Smalley, 67, Springfield, MO, was born December 27, 1933, in
Springfield, MO. He passed away at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001 in his home.
He was a graduate of Willard High School and served in the U.S. Marines during the
Korean War. He was a retired truck driver with Roadway and a member of St. Luke
United Methodist Church, Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles
and Helen Smalley and one brother, David Smalley.He is survived by his wife, Shirley,
whom he married September 17, 1960; one son, Greg Smalley and wife Sandy,
Marshfield; and one daughter, Janna Bieser, Marshfield. He was "Papa" to six
grandchildren: Kevin, Matt and Sarah Smalley and Erica Stever and Dayton and Forrest
Bieser. He is also survived by two brothers, James Smalley, Las Vegas, NV and Victor
Smalley, Springfield, MO; four sisters, Marion Hight, Cape Coral FL, Ernestine Smalley,
Springfield, MO, Elsie Schulz, Amarilla, TX and Sandra Hart, Springfield, MO Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p,m, in the
funeral home.
Smalley, Kathryn (Freeman) 22 Nov 1935 - 17 Dec 2005 SN-L 20 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Mary Freeman; married David Edwin Smalley 5 Mar 1937
- 21 Jul 1997]
Kathryn Smalley, 70, Nixa, Mo., was born November 22, 1935, to Howard and
Mary Freeman and passed away December 17, 2005. Kathryn was preceded in death by
her husband, a daughter, parents, two sisters, and one brother. Kathryn is survived by her
daughter, Tammy and her husband, Brent Haynes; two sons, Scott and Shannon Smalley;
seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005, in Manley Cemetery, Nixa, with Rev. Bob Holman
officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. tonight, in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home
Chapel.
Smart, Dorothy May (Chastain) 24 May 1920 - 3 Jun 2006 SN-L 6 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Lorenza & Docia (Ervin) Chastain; married James Ernest
Smart]
Dorothy May (Chastain) Smart, 86, Marionville, passed away Saturday evening in
her home. She was born May 24, 1920, in Boaz, Mo., to Joseph Lorenza and Docia
(Ervin) Chastain. For approximately 20 years she was employed as a nurses aid at Lacoba
Nursing Home in Monett. Her late husband, James Ernest Smart, two brothers, Donald
Chastain and a twin brother, Dale Chastain, preceded her in death. She is survived by a
son, James Smart, Marionville, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside
services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz, under direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Smay, Leona R. "Midge" (Neil) 13 Mar 1923 - 11 Aug 2002 CCH-N 21 Aug 2002
[Note: Daughter of Ray & Amanda (Stevens) Neil; married 25 Dec 1947 Cleo A. "Putter"
Smay]
Leona R. "Midge" Smay, 79, a lifelong resident of Bolivar and Polk County,
passed away Aug. 11, 2002, in Citizens Memorial Health Care Facility following a short
illness. She was born March 13, 1923, to Ray and Amanda (Stevens) Neil. She attended
Elm Grove school. On Dec. 25, 1947, she was united in marriage to Cleo A. "Putter"
Smay and to this union a son was born. She was a homemaker. Survivors include a son
and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Linda Smay, Anderson, Ind.; a brother and sister-inlaw, Bub and Lorene Neil, Bolivar; a brother-in-law, Bill Blunk, Hollister; two sisters
and brothers-in-law, Loise and Paul Taylor, Bolivar, and Lovan and Jim Riggin, Aldrich;
three sisters-in-law, Velma Brown, Bolivar, Dorothy Neil, Bolivar, and Alberta Ramsey
Alberta, Canada; three grandchildren, Jamie Smay, Anderson, Ind., David and Trish
Smay, Nixa, and Mary Rebecca Smay, Austin, Texas. She was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband Cleo A. "Putter" Smay, on July 30, 2001; and a brother Loman Neil;
as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside funeral services were held
Aug. 13, at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, with Rev. Johnny Brown officiating.
Pallbearers were Rudolph Entlicher, Wayne Hill, Al Reynolds, Keith Parminter, Jamie
Smay and David Smay. Honorary pallbearers were Howard Stevens, Ray Gene Brown
and Dan Carmen. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Disease
Foundation or the Senior Citizens Center of Bolivar. Arrangements were under the
direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.
Smidt, Harry 9 Sep 1918 - 26 Mar 1991 NN-E 4 Apr 1991
[Note: married 10 Jun 1941 Eleanor Kathleen Simonsen]
Harry Smidt, 72, Route 1, Wentworth, Mo., died at 2:51 a.m. Tuesday, March 26,
1991, at his home, following a sudden illness. Born Sept. 9, 1918, in Wisner, Neb., he
resided in the Wentworth area for the past 18 years. He retired from the Southwest
Research Center, Mt. Vernon. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church,
Freistatt. Smidt, a World War II Army veteran, married Eleanor Kathleen Simonsen June

10, 1941, in Fremont, Neb. He is survived by his wife; a daughter, Deborah Holstein and
son-in-law Bill, Nixa; three sisters, Ione Dostal, Scribner, Neb.; Christina Heller, Pilger,
Neb.; and Jennie Albers, Wisner; and one granddaughter, Jennie Holstein, state of
Nebraska. Services were Thursday, March 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Freistatt, with
the Rev. Henry Schaefer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery, under direction
of Buchanan Chapel, Monett.
Smisor, Harold A. 20 Jun 1902 - 30 Jul 1979 OH 9 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: married Edna]
Services for Harold A. Smisor, 77, Ozark, were held last Thursday at Reser
Chapel at Warsaw with the Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Burial was in Cross Timbers
Cemetery. Mr. Smisor died July 30 in his home after along illness. He is survived by his
wife, Edna.
Smith, Ada (Layton) 26 Jul 1894 - 31 Jul 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
[Note: married Charley E. Smith 28 Jul 1890 - 9 Jan 1964]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Ada Smith, 82, Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Marsh Funeral Chapel here. The Rev. Billy Wolfe will officiate and burial
were in Roller Cemetery southwest of Rogersville. Mrs. Smith, a member of the
Methodist Church, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a
short illness. Surviving are two sons, Cecil E. of 3167 East Sunset, Springfield and
Charles of Route 1, Rogersville; two brothers, Ira and James Layton, both of Springfield;
10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
AND
Smith, Ada (Layton) 26 Jul 1894 - 31 Jul 1976 OH 28 Jul 1977 p10
In memory of my dear cousin, Ada (Layton) Smith who passed away one year
ago. Gone but not forgotten. Sadly missed by cousin Gertrude (Layton) Lassley.
Smith, Albert 18 Oct 1873 - 6 Jun 1949 CCR 9 Jun 1949
[Note: Son of Robert & Parmelia (Roberts) Smith; married 3 Nov 1895 Sarah Matilda
Moody 2 Nov 1875 - 7 Apr 1924]
Albert Smith, son of Robert and Parmelia Smith, was born Oct. 18, 1873, and
died Monday, June 6, 1949, at the age of 75 years. In 1895, he married Sarah Moody.
They were parents of five children. One son, Earl, died in infancy. A daughter, by a
former marriage, Mrs. C.E. Ray, lives at Billings, Mont. Other survivors are two sisters,
Mrs. Ina Blevins and Mrs. Lora Poage; one brother, Sant Smith; 10 grandchildren and
five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the
Sparta Baptist church by Rev. Reg Mapes, Rev. Webb and Rev. Baker. Burial was in the
Sparta cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Smith, Albert “Bond” 13 Jun 1910 - 15 Oct 1967 CCR 19 Oct 1967 p1
Funeral services for Albert Smith, 58, a lifelong resident of Christian Center,
southeast of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with burial in
Shipman Cemetery near Sparta. Mr. Smith died early Sunday in his home if a apparent
heart attack. He had been in failing health for several months. He is survived by 10 halfsisters.

Smith, Alva Owen 5 Sep 1918 - 3 Feb 1968
Funeral services are pending here for Alva Owen Smith, 49, Lubbock, Tex., who
was killed about 7:30 p.m. Saturday in a car-truck crash on U.S. 64, about 12 miles
northwest of Lubbock. Smith, son of Mrs. Fred Davis, Billings, was reportedly a
passenger in a car driven by Mrs. Barbara L. Burton, Mule Shoe, Tex. The couple had
planned to be married, according to members of the family. The driver of a pickup truck,
John William Blair, 50, Springtown, Tex., pulled onto the highway from a roadside park
and the rear of a trailer being towed by the truck hung up on a culvert. The pickup truck
was partially blocking the highway when Mrs. Burton approached and rammed the truck.
The Burton car overturned, killing Smith instantly and injuring Mrs. Burton, who was
taken to a Lubbock hospital. A member of the family noted that the tragedy marked the
third time in which a relative had been killed in traffic accidents since 1944. In 1961, a
son of Smith’s was fatally injured in Kansas, and in 1944, Smith’s brother was killed in
Springfield. Smith’s son, Wesley, Seattle, Wash., reportedly flew to Lubbock to take
charge of the body and return it to Billings, where burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Smith, Anetia (Young) 3 Sep 1935 – 19 Sep 1997 CCH-N 24 Sep 1997
Anetia Smith, age 62, Nixa, died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997, in the home of her son.
She was born Sept. 3, 1935 in Nixa and was the daughter of Jerome and Ernestine
(Keltner) Young. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church, near Ozark. Survivors
include: Her husband, Donald H. Smith, presently residing in Ozark Riverview Manor;
her mother, Ernestine Ellingsworth, Nixa; a son, Eddie Wolfe and his wife, Joyce, Nixa;
three grandchildren, John Wolfe, Angela Wolfe, and James Wolfe, all of Nixa; a sister,
Mary Lee Poston, Caseyville, Ill.; two brothers, Ray Dean Young, Eureka Springs, Ark.,
and Bob Young, Springfield; nieces; nephews; and many good friends. Graveside
services were Monday, Sept. 22, in McCauley Cemetery with Rev. Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Smith, Antoinette Louise "Nettie" (Schulte) 22 Dec 1912 - 15 Feb 1999 CCH-N 24
Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Sophie Schulte; married 5 Nov 1934 William A. Smith]
Antoinette Louise "Nettie" Smith, age 86, of Ozark, beloved wife, mother,
grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday,
Feb. 15, 1999. Mrs. Smith, a homemaker, was born Dec. 22, 1912, in Mary's Home,
Missouri, to Henry and Sophie Schulte. She was united in marriage on Nov. 5, 1934 to
William A. Smith of Winfield, AL. The couple lived in St. Louis for forty-two years
where they raised their six children. In 1978 they moved to Ozark where they became
very active in both church and community affairs. Nettie enjoyed gardening, quilting, and
spending time with family and friends. Nettie is survived by her husband of 64 years,
Bill; a son Richard Smith and his wife Marilyn, of St. Louis; a daughter Marilyn Fletcher
and her husband, Pat, Ozark; a daughter Carol Slater and her husband Bill; a daughter
Kathy Petersen, and her husband, John; and a son Jim Smith and his wife, Debby, all of
St. Louis; and her daughter-in-law Ika Joiner, of Alexandria, VA. She is also survived by
three sister Jenny Burrus, Moberly; Lucy Williams of Colorado Springs, CO; and Alvina

Kimberlin, St. Louis; as well as fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by a son William, of Springfield, VA; a sister Edna Schell of
Milwaukee, WI; and brother, Leonard Schulte of Eldon. A funeral mass celebrating
Nettie's life was 10 a.m. Thursday Feb. 18, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church,
Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, St.
Joseph Section, Ozark, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation
was Wednesday with a Wake Service and Rosary following in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church or to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Smith, Arietta Helen 15 Aug 1914 - 1 Apr 1932
Died April 1, 1932 (18 years old) born August 15,1914 in Billings, MO. Died in
Springfield Baptist hospital to be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings, MO. Father
James Edward Smith, who came to Billings in 1903. Mother Bertha Grace Smith, 3
brothers Ellis , Louis and Alva all of Billings. Contributed by Troy Smith.
Smith, Art 19 Feb 1881 - 3 May 1974 OH 9 May 1974 p1
[Note: married Roxie 28 Apr 1893 - 2 Aug 1959]
Art Smith, 93, of Ozark, died at 1 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.
Mr. Smith owned and operated the hotel in Ozark for 45 years and had a cafeteria in
conjunction with the hotel for 10 years. He was a long time resident of the Ozark
community and a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include one
son, Jack Smith, Ozark; one daughter, Syble Smith of Los Angeles, Calif.; six
grandchildren and two great granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Mary Lewis of Badlands,
Calif.. and one brother, John Smith of Marysville, Mo. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Rev. Bill
Lancaster officiating. Burial followed in Ozark Cemetery.
Smith, Belle Edna (Rearick) 10 Apr 1905 - 15 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Pete & Mary Rearick; married ? Smith]
Belle Edna Smith, 83, of Ozark, died at 7:10 a.m. April 15 at Springfield
Community Hospital after a short illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Smith were held
Monday in the Seymour Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Mrs. Smith was born April 10,
1905, at Seymour to Pete and Mary Rearick. She was a longtime resident of the Seymour
and Ozark communities. Mrs. Smith's survivors include one son, Joe R. Smith, Ozark;
three sisters, Hazel Forbes, Kansas City, Kansas, Ruby Easley and Opal Mackey, both of
Detroit, Michigan; two grandsons, SN Carl J. Smith, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and Brad R.
Smith, Ozark; and several nieces and nephews.
Smith, Bernice S.
18 Feb 1901 - 24 Jan 1965 CCR 28 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: married Russie Patten 4 Apr 1920]
Bernice S. Smith, 63, lifelong resident of the Bruner community, died Sunday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Russie; two sons, Lloyd of
Bruner, and Sgt. Sigle Smith, serving in Turley; a daughter, Miss Mary Ella Smith of
Wichita, Kan.; four brothers, two sisters, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were

at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Elm Grove Methodist Church near Rogersville. Burial was in Roller
Cemetery under direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Smith, Brenda Sue (Heyn) 21 Jun 1958 - 1 Jan 2002 CCH-N 9 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Freda D. (Coffer) Heyn; married John Smith]
Brenda Sue Heyn Smith, age 43, of Oldfield, died Jan. 1, 2002, in her home. She
was born June 21, 1958, in Springfield, the daughter of Freda Coffer Heyn. Smith was a
homemaker and a "mother to everyone." She loved to help people. She had previously
worked at Fasco Industries for 12 years. Survivors include: Her husband, John; three
children, Travis Smith and wife Kelly, Dustin Smith and Erick Smith, all of Oldfield; her
parents, Goodhope; a brother, Harold Heyn, Oldfield; a sister, Paula Waggoner and
husband Mike, Goodhope; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Jan. 5 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield.
Smith, C. Frank 1897 - 25 Dec 1957 CCH 26 Dec 1957 p 1
[Note: married Georgia]
Funeral services for C. Frank Smith, 60, well known farmer and stockman of
Route 2, Rogersville, who died suddenly Christmas morning at his home will be held
2:00 p.m. Friday in the Gorman-Scharpf Chapel in Springfield. Burial will be in Maple
Park Cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Conner of Rogersville. He is survived
by his wife, Mrs. Georgia Smith; one daughter, Mrs. Don Ferrell of Mandfield; one sister,
Miss Mary Smith of St. Louis and two granddaughters.
Smith, C. W. “Smitty” 1899 - 11 Apr 1963 CCR 18 Apr 1963
C. W. “Smitty” Smith, 63, died Thursday after suffering a heart attack at his home
on Route 1, Nixa. A member of Nixa Lions Club, Mr. Smith was chairman of the board
of deacons at Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, and had worked at MFA Breeders
Association. Surviving are his wife, Thelma; two sons, William B., Salem, and Robert
H., Mamaroneck, N.Y.; a sister, Mrs. Opal McGee, Columbia, Mo.; three half-brothers;
three half-sisters; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Eugene C. Arney officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery at Springfield.
Smith, Carl Edward 6 Aug 1926 - 27 Sep 1977 OH 29 Sep 1977 p12
[Note: Son of J. Ben & Emma Smith]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Carl Smith, 85, Rogersville were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Marsh Chapel here with Bruce Veteto officiating, Burial was in Palmetto
Cemetery northwest of here. Mr. Smith, who was a retired carpenter and a member of the
Church of Christ here, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday in the Christian County Nursing Home,
Ozark. He is survived by two sons, Rae of Rogersville and Marvin of Mendota, Ill.; a
daughter, Mrs. Faye Wright, Fordland; two brothers, Leon of Sparta and Ralph of
Rogersville; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Gardner, and four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Smith, Carline E. “Carrie” (Bilyeu) Mayberry Dec 1896 - 27 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep
1977 p16

[Note: Daughter of Stephen L. & Didemma (Cash) Bilyeu; married 30 May 1915
Herbert Mayberry; married ? Smith]
SEYMOUR - Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Mayberry Smith, 80, Seymour,
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Max L. Fossett Chapel at Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Roy
Jerrell officiating, Burial will be in Mayberry Cemetery in Troy, Mo. Mrs. Smith died at
2:08 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a three-month illness. She was
a member of Mt. Vernon First Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith moved to Seymour in 1958.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Grace Callaway, Denver, Colo.; three sons, Joe, of Mt.
Vernon, Bud of West Plains and Bob of Seymour; two brothers, Dayton Bilyeu, Mt.
Vernon and Clyde Bilyeu, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Lannie Lawson, Springfield,
Mrs. Mae Page, Republic and Mrs. Irma Farthing, Ozark, Route 2; 27 grandchildren and
21 great grandchildren.
Smith, Charles C. 17 Nov 1924 - 17 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8
Services for Charles C. Smith, 54, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Peterson
Chapel, Aurora, with the Rev. Rex Mooneyham officiating, Burial will be in Mars Hill
Cemetery near Crane, Mo. Mr. Smith died Thursday night in the Veterans’
Administration Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark. after a long illness. He had lived in Aurora all
his life until moving to Billings a short time ago. Survivors include his wife, Louise; a
daughter, Patty, Tulsa, Okla., three sons, Kenneth, Wayne and Chuck, all of Aurora; five
brothers, Billy, Aurora, Gene and Joe, Marionville, James, Billings and Fred, Kansas
City; and three sisters, Mrs. Fon Johnson, Miller, Mrs. Marjorie Caster, Overland Park,
Kan., and Mrs. Emily Van-Sandt, Siloam Springs, Ark.
Smith, Charley E. 28 Jul 1890 - 9 Jan 1964 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Son of James E. & Martha A. (Gray) Smith; married Ada Layton]
Charley E. Smith, 73, a lifelong resident of the Elm Grove community died at his
home at 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. He is survived by his wife Ada of the home on Route
1, Rogersville; two sons, Roger and Leslie, both of Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Ruby
Greene of Sparta; three brothers, Warner, Sherman and Fred, all of Rogersville, and nine
grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Elm Grove
Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in the Roller
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Smith, Chester Adrian, Rev. 1898 - 28 Apr 1969 CCR 1 May 1969 p8
Funeral services for the Rev. Chester Adrian Smith, 70, of Springfield, longtime
supply minister for the Wesleyan churches of this area, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Thieme Chapel with the Rev. G. H. Jenewein officiating. Burial will be in John’s Chapel
Cemetery near Springfield. The Rev. Smith died at 5:40 p.m. Monday in Mercy Villa
where he had been a patient the past two years, Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Sarah
Jenkins Fulkerson, Route 1, Nixa.
Smith, Clyde 1901 - 1 Aug 1970 CCR 6 Aug 1970 p8
Funeral services for Clyde Smith, 68, of Gainesville were at Lilly Ridge Church
with the Rev. Truman Miller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under
direction of Clinkingbeard of Gainesville. Mr. Smith died at his home at 10 p.m.

Saturday. He is survived by his wife, Agnes; one son, Donald of Springfield; one
daughter, Mrs. Doris Cox, Springfield; five brothers, Elbert of Nevada, Clinton of
Cameron, Milford of Ozark, Perry of Longrun and Harley of Joplin; three sisters, Mrs.
Lula Norton, Gainesville, Mrs. Mabel Hathcock, Ava, and Mrs. Velma Smith, Ozark; and
six grandchildren.
Smith, Clyde Harry 12 Nov 1922 - 19 Dec 2005 SN-L 21 Dec 2005
[Note: Son of Harry Clyde & Grace (Haguewood) Smith; married 7 Apr 1946 Allene
“Cotton” Applegate]
Clyde Harry Smith, age 83, of Ozark, passed away December 19, 2005, in his
home surrounded by his family. He was born November 12, 1922, to Harry Clyde and
Grace (Haguewood) Smith in Selmore, Missouri. Clyde proudly served his country from
1942 to 1945 in the United States Coast Guard. On April 7, 1946, he was united in
marriage to Allene "Cotton" Applegate. Clyde was a longtime merchant in Ozark and an
avid supporter of Ozark Tiger Sports. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
sisters, Leah Collins and Helen Melton, and a special granddaughter, Bethany St. John.
Clyde is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years, Cotton; son, Steven M. Smith
and wife, Pam, Springfield; daughter, Renee St. John, Ozark; three granddaughters, Jill
Coffer and husband, Troy, Sparta, Amy Sappington and husband, Kent, Ozark, and Jeri
McCoy and husband, Jeff, Ozark; three great-grandchildren, Lance Patrick, Caleb and
Olivia Sappington; two sisters, Louise Blevins and Emily Stafford, both of Springfield.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 22, 2005, at Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Interment with military rites will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield. The family will receive friends from 5 t o7 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Smith, Cora Mirah (Toon) 15 Dec 1886 - 18 Aug 1950 CCR 24 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & Hannah Marie (Hatten) Toon; married 6 Feb 1913 Sanford
“Sant” Smith 6 Jan 1886 - 15 Apr 1956]
Mrs. Sant Smith of Swan died Friday, August 18, at St. John’s Hospital in
Springfield at the age of 63. She was born Cora Mirah Toon December 15, 1886, in
Taney County near Cedar Creek. She married Sant Smith of Swan on February 6, 1913.
To them three children were born, Robert Theron Smith of Swan, Helen Pauline Smith of
Alameda, Calif., and Delma Louise Smith, who died in 1925 at the age of 4. She is
survived by her husband. She is survived by her husband, two children, two
grandchildren, one brother, T.L. Toon of Warren, Arizona, one sister, Mrs. George Parish
of Apache, Oklahoma, and a number of nieces and nephews. She joined the Presbyterian
Church at Forsythe in 1906. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Sparta
Baptist Church with the Rev. E.N. Webb officiating. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Smith, Dalton J. 1926 - 20 Jan 1988 OH 28 Jan 1988
Dalton J. Smith, 61, of Coon Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, of an
apparent heart attack. He was born in Coon Rapids and lived in Sparta for many years.
Services for Mr. Smith will be held at the Springfield National Cemetery, at a date and
time to be announced. While living in Sparta, Mr. Smith worked for Harold Brown. He
served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He moved back to Iowa two and one-half

years ago. Survivors include Ricky Allen Smith, of Mountain Grove; Gary Smith, of
Hartville; Diana Cole, of Springfield; Judy Grant, of Long Beach, Mississippi; seven
grandchildren Dustin Smith, Mountain Grove, Shane and Shawn Smith, Hartville, Janice
Gann, Ozark, Donna Gideon, Sparta, and Chris and Fred Grant, Long Beach, Miss.
Smith, Daniel Wesley 1862 - 14 Apr 1952 CCR 17 Apr 1952
Daniel Wesley Smith, 89, died Monday, April 14, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Bessie Rich, near Chadwick. Mr. Smith moved to Christian County four years ago
from Toledo, OH. The body was returned there for services at the Clegg Funeral chapel
on Friday afternoon with burial at the Willow Cemetery. Other survivors besides Mrs.
Rich are, another daughter, Mrs. Mary E. Green, of Toledo; ten grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
Smith, Darryl Thomas "Tom" 25 Jan 1939 - 15 Oct 2006 SN-L 19 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Major & Mabel Smith]
Darryl Thomas "Tom" Smith, 67, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, October 15,
2006, in Cox South Hospital. Tom was born January 25, 1939, in Mankato, Minnesota, to
Major and Mabel Smith. In his earlier years, Tom worked for Continental Can, Mankato
Free Press, and sold heavy equipment for Duke Durfee/John Deere. He was an A1
Salesman for Lifetime Cookware and also sold Solar and Log Homes. He moved to
Missouri where he owned and operated TS Distributors. Tom's passion was restoring and
showing older cars. He also enjoyed fishing, playing cards and visiting casinos. He was
preceded in death by his mother and father; a baby sister, Peggy; brother, Marvin
"Butch"; sister, Jan; an infant granddaughter and three nephews. Tom is survived by his
three daughters, Jolene "Jody" of Rochester, Minn., Julie of Omaha, Neb., and Janine
"Nini" of Springlake, Mich.; one son, Jayson of Lino Lakes, Minn.; one brother, Bob of
Mankato, Minn.; two sisters, Sharon "Bonnie" of Elysian, Minn., and Barb of Mankato,
Minn.; and seven grandchildren: John Lewis, Payton, Logan, Christopher, Tiffany, Abby
and Donovan. Memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2006, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Dick Bishop officiating. According to
Tom's wishes his body has been taken to Minnesota for burial. The Smith family request
donations in the form of "Love Offerings" be made to the family in C/O Barnes Family
Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, Missouri 65721.
Smith, Diana “Diama”(Hutson/Hudson) Aug 1820 - 16 Dec 1915
Grandma" Diana Smith died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Farmer, in
Sparta, Mo., at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 16, aged 95 years and four months.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon December 17 at the Presbyterian church in
Ozark followed by burial in the Ozark City Cemetery. Christian County Republican Ozark, MO Dec 24, 1915 pl col 3. Contributed by Geraldine Ford.
Smith, Doris Ruth (Jones) 21 Mar 1927 - 29 May 2005 SN-L 31 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Nan Jones; married 23 Jun 1951 Donald C. Smith ]
Doris Ruth Jones Smith, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 9:17 a.m. Sunday,
May 29, 2005, in Woodland Manor. Doris was born March 21, 1927, in Springfield, Mo.
She was a homemaker and a member of National Heights Baptist Church. Doris was

united in marriage to Donald C. Smith on June 23, 1951, in Springfield, Mo. Survivors
include her husband, Donald C. Smith, of the home; three children, Rebecca Sue Smith of
California, Walter William Smith and wife, Kathy, of Highlandville, Mo., and Johanna
Ruth Norsic of Springfield; six grandchildren, Amber Rose Smith, Jakob William Smith,
Joshua Nathan, Janessa Marie, Jerica Louise, and Isaac Seth; numerous nieces and
nephews; and a host of family and friends. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her
parents, Frank and Nan Jones; three brothers, Raymond Jones, Johnny Jones, and Lloyd
Jones; and two sisters, Mary Catherine Jones and Lola Jones. Funeral services will be at 3
p.m. Wed., June 1, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Bellview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorials
may be made to National Heights Baptist Church.
Smith, Dwain Steven 7 Oct 1978 – 25 Aug 1996 CCH-N 28 Aug 1996
Dwain Steven Smith, Ozark, formerly of Seymour, passed away August 25, 1996.
The son of Steven Smith and Brenda Turner, he was born Oct. 7, 1978 in Springfield,
Mo., and died at the scene of a car accident Sunday evening, August 25, one mile east of
Diggins on U. S. Highway 60, at the age of 17. He was a student at the Seymour High
School, where he was a junior and he was a part-time employee at the Sonic Drive-In in
Ozark. He had lived with his mother in Ozark and was in the process of moving back to
Seymour. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Brenda and Keith Bartlett, Ozark;
his father, Steven Smith, Niangua; a sister, Autumn Smith, Ozark; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Drennan, Niangua; step-grandparents, Preston and Mary
Ann Feldman, Ozark; several aunts, uncles and many friends. Services will be at 1:30
p.m., Wednesday, August 28, 1996 in Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour. Burial will be
in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery.
Smith, Earl 8 Aug 1909 - 18 Apr 1947 CCR 24 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Albert & Sarah Matilda (Moody) Smith]
Earl Smith was born on Aug. 8, 1909, and passed away at his home in Stockton,
Calif., on April 18, 1947. He spent most of his life in the Sparta and is a graduate of the
Sparta high school in the class of 1927. During the past eight years he has made his home
in Stockton, Calif. Surviving are his father, Albert Smith; two brothers, Clyde Smith of
Springfield, Mo., and Clarence Smith of Richmond, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Wallace
Springer of Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Ralph Lee of Sparta; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Sparta Baptist church by Rev. Hobbs
and Rev. Mapes. Burial was in the Sparta cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Smith, Earl F. 26 Mar 1910 - 14 Dec 1989 OH 21 Dec 1989
[Note: married Ruby]
Earl F. Smith, 79, Springfield, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday in Woodland Manor
Nursing Home after a long illness. After retirement from National Life and Accident
Insurance Co. Mr. Smith was employed with Kipp Built Homes. He is survived by his
wife, Ruby; a stepdaughter, Pam Faught, Ozark; a stepson, Steve Dyson, of the state of
Florida; nine step-grandchildren and a niece, Margaret Widener, of the state of North

Carolina. Services were Monday in Laurel Oak Cemetery at Windsor, Mo., with the Rev.
Bob Bieber officiating.
Smith, Ed d 9 Aug 1952 CCR 14 Aug 1952 p6
Nubbin Hill, by Mrs. Oren Fowler
Mrs. Ed Smith and daughter, Elenor of Phoenix, Ariz, arrived last week for a visit
with her aunt, Mrs. Zula Gaston and Mrs. C. B. Garrison, other relatives and friends. Mrs.
Smith was enroute home from Virginia where she had taken her mother, Mrs. Ora Scott,
to visit her son, Flavil Scott. Mrs. Smith received a message Saturday morning that her
husband had died suddenly and left Springfield immediately by plane for Phoenix.
Smith, Elizabeth “Lizzie” (McLain) Oct 1876 - 18 Dec 1965 CCR 23 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: married 3 Jan 1897 Alonzo "Lon" Smith 26 Oct 1873 - 31 Dec 1941]
Mrs. Lizzie Smith, 89, a resident of the Ozark community since the age of four,
died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday in her home a half mile south of Ozark following a lingering
illness. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Christian Church of Ozark. She is survived
by two sons, Raymond, Hinkley, Calif. and Roy, Springfield; two daughters, Miss Irene
Smith of the home and Mrs. Edna Robinson, Upland, Calif.; a half-sister, Mrs. Jessie
Wilcox, Ontario, Calif.; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. John Smith and Max
Edmondson officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Smith, Everett E. 5 Sep 1897 - 18 Jul 1972 CCR 20 Jul 1972 p1 & OH 20 Jul 1972 p9
[Note: married Irene]
Everett E. Smith, 74, of Ozark died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in his home following a
long illness, Mr. Smith was a retired farmer and a member of the Selmore Baptist
Church. He had been a resident of Ozark for the past 32 years. Survivors include his wife,
Irene; one son, Everett E. Smith, Jr. of Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Mildred Bopp of
Coldwater, Mich.; one brother, Howard, of Kenosha, Wis,; two sisters, Mrs. Helen
Jennings, Lansing, Mich. and Mrs. Myrtle Dunn, state of Michigan; five grandchildren
and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris
Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Arthur Page officiating, Burial will be in the Ozark
Cemetery
Smith, Faye 11 Apr 1896 - 19 May 1977 OH 26 May 1977 p5
BILLINGS - Mrs. Faye Smith, 81, BIllings, Died at 5:05 p.m. Thursday in Ozark
Methodist Manor Nursing Home in Marionville after a long illness. She was a member of
First Methodist Church in Long Beach, Calif. and Brown Springs Friendship Club.
Meadors of Clever announce arrangements.
Smith, Fleta Alwilda (Pierce) Heldenbrand 24 Dec 1905 - 5 Nov 1994 OH 9 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of William H. “Wede” & Sarah (Geho) Pierce; married Allen A.
Heldenbrand; married ? Smith]
Fleta Alwilda Smith, 88, Nixa, died at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Dec. 24, 1905 in Buffalo, W.Va., the daughter of
William H. “Wede” and Sarah Geho Pierce. She spent most of her life in north Missouri;

the last 22 years she lived in Nixa. She was a homemaker, a shoe factory worker, a loving
mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and Granny. She was dedicated to her family and a
devoted Christian. She was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church, Nixa. She
was preceded in death by two husbands, Allen Heldenbrand and Earnest Smith, a son,
Larry Heldenbrand, and a granddaughter, Fleta Ann. Survivors include two sons and their
wives, Charles and Lois Heldenbrand, Nixa, and Clyde Sr. and Shirley Heldenbrand,
Ozark; three step-children, Juanita and Walter Stephens, Edwards, Dale and Thelma
Smith, Hamilton, and Lyle and Mary Louise Smith, St. Joseph; 21 grandchildren; 34
great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews
and friends. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 in Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Alfred Blair officiating. Graveside service will be
held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in Highland Cemetery, Hamilton, with the Rev. Kendall
Walker.
Smith, Florence May 18 Nov 1932 - 19 Jan 2007 SN-L 22 Jan 2007
[Note: married Jack Allen Smith]
Florence May Smith, 74, Springfield, Missouri, passed on to the Lord at Quail
Creek Skilled Nursing at 6 p.m. Friday, January 19, 2007, after a courageous battle with
cancer. She was born November 18, 1932, in Branson, Missouri. Flo retired from
Burlington Northern/Frisco Railroad as a telephone operator. She was active with the
American Legion Post 676 in Brookline. Flo was preceded in death by her husband of 30
years, Jack Allen Smith. Flo is survived by her loving children, Ron and Maryann
Blevins, of Nixa, Mo.; her daughter, Kathy Thomas, of Springfield Mo.; a sister and
brother-in-law, Barbara and Stanley Dixon, of Alpena, Ark.; and her nephews, Phil and
Thecia Dixon, of Powersite, Mo., Jeff and Patty Dixon, of Polo, Mo., Mike and Angie
Dixon, of Alpena, Ark., and Stan and Peggy Chapell of Overland Park, Kan. Visitation
will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2007, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral
Home. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at
Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.
Smith, Frances “Fannie” 16 Dec 1897 - 4 Aug 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
Services for Mrs. Frances “Fannie” Smith, 77, Rogersville, were at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Ronnie Schultz officiating.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast of here. Mrs. Smith died at 4 a.m. Monday
in Northside Nursing Center, Springfield, after a year and a half illness. She was a
member of the Rogersville Methodist Church and the Eastern Star, Bethel Chapter No.
281. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Nell Reed, Springfield and several nieces and
nephews. Eastern Star services were following the regular services at the chapel.
Smith, Frances E. “Fannie” (White) 1876 - Sep 1950 CCR 21 Sep 1950
[Note: Daughter of John Holland & Octavia (Melton) White; married 1907 Pleas Smith
born 1882 - on 1930 census Peoria, Ottawa Co. Ok with daughter De Loris 22, and sons
Booth 20 and Holland 18]
AND
Smith, Deloris Vanatta 1908 - Sep 1950 CCR 21 Sep 1950
[Note: Daughter of Pleas & Frances E. (White) Smith]

Double funeral services were held last Sunday in the Presbyterian Church at
Miami, Okla., for Mrs. Fannie White Smith and her daughter, Deloris Vanatta. Both
mother and daughter suffered long illnesses and passed away within three days of each
other. Burial was made at Seneca, Mo. Mrs. White was a sister of Mrs. Alice Hannah of
Nixa, Mrs. Jennie Sims and Tom White of Highlandville, and John White of Jamesville.
Attending the services from this vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. Tommy White, Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar Sims, Earl White and Uel Sims of Highlandville; Mrs. Alice Hannah, Mrs. Jewel
Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Avril Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Max White, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard
Hannah, and Mr. and Mrs. Bonnie Hannah of Nixa; Mrs. Nola Stacey of Springfield and
Mrs. Frank Hannah Sr., of Ozark.
Smith, Fred A. 22 Jun 1899 - 28 Apr 1972 CCR 6 May 1972 p5
[Note: Son of James E. & Martha A. (Gray) Smith; married 1921 Liza May Roller 1903 1956; tombstone gives middle initial as E., and census gives it as O.]
Fred A. Smith, 75, of Route 1, Rogersville, died early Friday at his home after
suffering an apparent heart attack. Mr. Smith was a lifelong resident of Rogersville and
was a retired farmer. Survivors include a son, Nile Smith of Rogersville; two daughters,
Mrs. Trevo Patton, Rogersville and Mrs. Clella Cantrell, Conway; two step-sons, Bob
Barber and Allen Barber, both of Nixa; 16 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and five
step grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Marsh Chapel,
Rogersville, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. and Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in
Roller Cemetery.
Smith, Floyd C. 19 Nov 1905 - 10 Feb 1961 CCR 16 Feb 1961 p1
Floyd C. Smith Killed in Crash
[Note: Son of Greenbrier & Florence (McCord) Smith]
Floyd C. Smith, 55, of Ozark was killed instantly in a head-on crash near Nixa
Friday afternoon. Troopers said Robert H. Dorrell, 46, of Marionville, was at the wheel
of a westbound 1953 Ford which was rounding a curve on the wrong side when it met
Smith’s 1956 Chevrolet. Both victims were wrecked by the impact.
Dorrell was
taken to St. John’s Hospital where he was listed in serious condition and received
treatment for internal injuries and shock. Smith taught veterans’ vocational training at
three Christian County schools. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark
where he taught a Sunday School class for a number of years. He was a public school
teacher for 23 years and at the time of his death was employed by the Nixa school
system. Services were held Monday, Feb 13 at 2 p.m. at the Ozark Baptist Church with
burial in Weaver Cemetery. Rev. William White officiated. Survivors include his wife
Hazel; a son, Jerry P. Smith of the home, a daughter, Dorothy J. Lasley and two
grandchildren of Schell City, Mo.; his mother, Mrs. W. G. Smith of Walnut, Miss.; three
sisters, Mrs. Velma Davis and Mrs. J. C. Roberts of Baton Rouge, La. and Mrs. C. M.
Hailey of Walnut, Miss., one half-sister, Mrs. Jack Blackwell of Montrose, Miss. and one
half-brother, W. H. Smith of Louin, Miss. Those from out of town who attended the
funeral were Lee B. Bruce of Mathiston, Miss, Mr. and Mrs. Arnell Hisaw and Mrs.
Hubert Gammill of Louisville, Miss., Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hailey of Walnut, Miss., Mr.
and Mrs. J. C. Roberts and Mrs. Velma David of Baton Rouge, La., Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
Smith of Louin, Miss., Mr. and Mrs. Martin Lewis of Bay Springs, Miss., Mr. Charles

Blackwell of Jackson, Miss.,. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Pamperin, Mr. Sloan Garrett, Mrs. Allen
Frazee, Mrs. Ralph Green, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Lasley and Mrs. Katie Helburg, all of
Willow Springs, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lasley of Columbia, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. B. D.
Dickbreder, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sanderson, Mrs. J. D. Ditty, Mr. John Lewis and Mr.
Lawrence Hempstead, all of Scheel City, MO.
Smith, Francis Marion 3 Mar 1856 - 30 Jul 1954 CCR 5 Aug 1954 p1
F. Marion Smith, 98, one of Christian County’s oldest residents, died early Friday
morning, July 30, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lee Garrison of Ozark. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday, August 1, at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel with the Rev.
Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. A retired blacksmith, Mr. Smith moved to the Ozark community
89 years ago, traveling from southern Arkansas with his family in an ox cart. He is
survived by four other daughters, Mrs. Belle Canard of Ozark, Miss Bessie Smith and
Mrs. Maude Weyer, both of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Kate Webb of Edmond, Wash.’ three
sons, Charles and Frank, addresses unknown and Harold Smith who lives in California;
32 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 17 great, great grandchildren.
Smith, Gary M. 10 Jun 1939 - 27 Dec 2003 SN-L 30 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Chester & June (Johnson) Smith; married Rosanne]
Gary M. Smith, 64, Nixa, died at 5:53 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. The son of Chester Smith and June Johnson, he was born June
10, 1939, in Springfield. Gary was a retired detective with the Kansas City Police
Department and retired after 25 years of service. He attended the Catholic church. He is
survived by his wife, Rosanne Smith; his parents; two sons, Matthew and Jason Smith,
Stillwell, Okla.; two daughters, Kimberli Robbins and Shellie Sumpter, Orick, Mo; one
brother, Mark Smith, Tijares, N.M.; and seven grandchildren. Visitation and prayer
services are 7 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, with
Msgr. Raymond Orf officiating. Burial will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003,
in Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.
Smith, General Sherman 10 Oct 1895 - 4 Jan 1970 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p1
[Note: Son of James E. & Martha A. (Gray) Smith; married Katie N. Bloomer 10 Jul
1892 - 26 Jul 1976]
Rogersville Man Takes His Own Life
Funeral services for Sherman Smith, 74, of Rogersville, were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Rogersville Methodist Church with the Rev. W. E. Cundiff and the
Rev. Ray Hodge officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery southwest of Rogersville,
under direction of Marsh of Rogersville. Smith apparently took his own life by slashing
his throat about midnight Saturday. He was found by his wife, lying across the back door
of their home which is located on old US 160 just inside the Greene County line on the
west edge of Rogersville. Smith’s wife, Katie, told Greene County Sheriff’s Lt. Ed
Young that her husband said he was going outside for a walk and that she was getting on
her clothes to go with him. But Smith went out first, and when she found him out the
back door, she found him lying in the snow with a 2-inch laceration across the throat, Lt.
Young reported. The slash was about half an inch deep, he said. Smith was brought to St.

John’s Hospital, Springfield by Marsh Ambulance Services of Rogersville and was
pronounced dead on arrival at 1:50 a.m. Sunday. Smith’s son, J. N. Smith of Springfield,
told Lt. Young and Green County Coroner Ralph Thieme that his father had been under
medical care for some time. Lt. Young returned to the Smith home where he said he
found a pocket knife covered with blood and snow lying on a bench near the back door.
Apparently the knife had been picked up by someone in the confusion and left on the
bench, he said. Ambulance officials reported that several neighbors had carried Smith
inside the house before the ambulance arrived. Officials attributed the suicide to
despondency over ill health and said no inquest would be held. Smith, a farmer, was a
member of the Rogersville Methodist Church. In addition to his wife and son, he is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Edith Rogers, Route 1, Rogersville; a brother, Fred Smith,
Route 1, Rogersville; and seven grandchildren.
Smith, George A. 9 Dec 1908 - 27 Nov 1975 OH 4 Dec 1975 p8
[Note: married Freda N. Stone 14 Feb 1909 - 6 Jul 1992 who married first a Frazier]
NIXA - Services for George A. Smith, 66, Route 1, Nixa were at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Gary Phillips officiating. Burial was in McConnell
Cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 5:25 p.m. Thursday in his home following a long illness. He
was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife. Freda N.; a son, Donald H. of Route 1,
Nixa; two brothers, Charley of Oklahoma City, Okla. and J. T. of Andrews, Tex.; a sister,
Mrs. Fay Wilson, Odessa, Tex. and two grandchildren.
Smith, George Oliver “Ollie” 22 Feb 1936 - 9 Feb 1979 OH 15 Feb 1979 p8
[Note: Son of Harris M. & Velma M. (Nelson) Smith; married 11 Apr 1953 Arvella
Skidmore]
Oliver “Ollie” Smith, 42, of Joplin, a former Nixa resident, died Feb. 9 apparently
of a heart attack at his home. He was a 1946 graduate of Nixa High School [SIC - age in
obit & tombstone make him 10 years old in 1946] and was a zone sales manager at
Foremost Foods at the time he died. Besides his wife and two children, he is survived by
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harris M. Smith, and two sisters, Mrs. Myrdeth Reynolds and
Mrs. Carole Cole, all of Nixa. Services were held Monday at the Nixa First Baptist
Church. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Smith, Gladys Faye 1931 - 14 Dec 2005 SN-L 17 Dec 2005
Gladys Faye Smith, age 74, of Springfield, died Wednesday in her home. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ronald Stallings
officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery.
Smith, Grady 1939 - 10 Sep 1974 OH 12 Sep 1974 p2
Nixa Man Dies
A 35-year-old plumber critically burned yesterday at Springfield Rubber
Company died Tuesday at 6 a.m. in the St. John’s Mercy Hospital Burn Center in St.
Louis. A hospital spokesman said an autopsy would be performed Tuesday on the victim,
Grady Smith of Nixa. Smith suffered second and third degree burns over virtually 100
percent of his body and was in critical condition at St. John’s Hospital. Springfield
Monday night when doctors decided to transfer him to St. Louis. Funeral arrangements

were incomplete for Smith, who was burned when a crane boom holding a load of pipe
touched a 69,000 volt power line at Springfield’s plant, 2514 West Battlefield.
Smith, Grover C. 1875 - 30 Jul 1958 CCR 7 Aug 1958 p1
Funeral services for Grover C. Smith, 73, who died Wednesday, July 30 at his
home on route 2, Rogersville, were held Friday morning at the Harmony Baptist Church
with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was a lifetime resident of the Rogersville
Community and a member of the Harmony Baptist church. Survivors include one son,
Authro Smith of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Laura Riggs Loftin of St. Louis, Mrs.
Fern Kauffman of Route 2, Rogersville and Mrs. Dorthia Campbell of Kansas City; two
grandchildren and one great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Tom Smith of Rogersville.
Smith, Harold Cleo “Jake” 1921 - 18 Jul 1969 CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8
Funeral services for Harold Cleo “Jake” Smith, 48, of Galena were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Galena First Baptist Church with the Rev. Hugh Higgs officiating, Burial
was in the Galena Cemetery under direction of Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena. A lifelong
resident of Galena and of the Pentecostal faith, Mr. Smith was found dead in his home at
8:30 p.m. Friday of natural causes. He is survived by three sons, Roy, of Ozark, Harold
Dean, stationed in Vietnam, Ricky of East Side, Ore.; his mother, Mrs. Judy Smith,
Galena; three brothers, Charley and Clifford, both of Galena and Cecil of St. Joseph; one
sister, Mrs. Merle Crabtree, Galena; and four grandchildren.
Smith, Hazel (Allen) Johnson 1923 - 29 Dec 2006 SN-L 31 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Jefferson & Myrtle (Swadley) Allen; married Vernon
Johnson; married Cecil Smith]
Hazel Johnson Smith, age 83, of Springfield, died December 29, 2006, in
Christian Health Care East. She was born in Ozark, Missouri, to Thomas Jefferson and
Myrtle (Swadley) Allen, who preceded her in death. A lifelong resident of the area, Hazel
and her husband Vernon Johnson owned and operated a saw mill business at Chadwick.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Opal Allen and
Nancy Allen; one brother, Henry Clay Allen; two husbands, Vernon Johnson and Cecil
Smith; and a brother-in-law, two nephews and one great-nephew. Survivors include her
sister, Lillie Fletcher; nephews, Delbert Hale, Cecil Hale, Donnie Allen and Jerry Allen;
nieces, Velma Long, Delores Dick, Mary Coble and Margie Allen; great-nieces and
nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of good friends. Services for
Mrs. Smith will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at 1 p.m. in the Klingner-Cope Family
Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield, with a visitation one hour prior
to services beginning at noon. Interment will follow at the Prospect Cemetery near Ozark.
Smith, Helen Marie 24 Jul 1924 - 3 Apr 2005 SN-L 5 Apr 2005
Services for Helen Marie Smith, age 80, of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
April 6, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Smith, Herschel H. 24 Jul 1878 - 29 Jul 1966 CCR 4 Aug 1966 p1

[Note: Son of ? & Sarah (McGuire) Smith; married first Lucinda 7 Jul 1881 - 18 Feb
1939; married second Lurettie; spelling from tombstone]
Hurschel H. Smith, 88, Billings, died about 5:35 p.m. Friday in a rest home at
Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Lurettie; and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Tappley, Tulsa,
Okla. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the Clever Christian Church with the
Rev. Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 4 August 1966 in the margin. [Note: tombstone spells name Herschel]
Smith, Hugh L. May 1876 - 17 Jan 1963 CCR 31 Jan 1963
[Note: Son of John E. & Dianna (Melton) Smith; married Della Susan (Collins) Smith 10
May 1876 - 21 May 1958, daughter of James Willis & Mary R. (Keltner) Collins - ]
Word was received by relatives of the death of H.L. Smith of Ontario, Calif., who
died Thursday, Jan. 17, at a San Bernardino, Calif., hospital after two weeks illness.
Funeral services were held Jan. 22 at Draper Mortuary Chapel by Rev. Byron F.
Mayfield, pastor of the First Christian Church of Ontario. Entombment was in Bellevue
Mausoleum. He was a native of the Selmore community where he had lived until 1929
when, with his wife, he moved to California. She preceded him in death May 21, 1958.
Survivors are a daughter, Jewell Glen, Pomona, Calif.; a son, Lenville Smith, Chino,
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Allie Shelton, Springfield, Mo.; six grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Smith, Ida M.
17 Aug 1885 - 25 Jul 1966 CCR 28 Jul 1966 p1
Mrs. Ida M. Smith, 80, a resident of Ozark 20 years, died at 7:05 p.m. Monday in
St. John’s Hospital, following a lingering illness. She was a member of First Baptist
Church in Fulton, where she resided before moving here. Mrs. Smith is survived by one
son, Jack G. of Fulton; one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. The body was
transferred to Fulton for services at 11 a.m. today in Browning Chapel. Burial was in
Hillcrest Cemetery at Fulton.
Smith, Ila Mae (Lea) 29 Oct 1920 - 18 Aug 2003 SN-L 20 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ivyl & Beuna (Wall) Lea; married Troy T. Smith]
Ila Mae Smith, 82, Rogersville, passed away Monday, August 18, 2003 in the
Ozark Riverview Manor. Ila was born on October 29, 1920 in Fordland, MO to Ivyl and
Beuna (Wall) Lea. Ila was a member of the Rogersville First Baptist Church and was
married to Troy T. Smith. She was a retired custodian in the Logan-Rogersville Primary
School. Survivors include two sons, William and Leah Sartin of Arkansas City, KS, and
Jammie Porter and Virginia of Rogersville, MO; two daughters, Leah and Clarence Wade
of Rogersville, and Goldie and Percy Snitchler of Stickney, IL; a brother, Ivyl "Tip" and
Doris Lea of Washington state; three sisters, Eldora Terrill of Fordland, Laura and Ted
Epkes of Las Vegas, NV, and Georgia Tarvin of Washington state; a sister-in-law, Grace
Lea of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2003 at Rogersville First
Baptist Church, with burial in West Finley Cemetery, Fordland. Visitation will be today

from 6 to 8 p.m. in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to
the Rogersville Area Senior Center.
Smith, Irma (Rice) Anderson 5 Oct 1913 - 18 Mar 1994 OH 23 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Butler & Fredreka Rice; married 4 Jun 1932 Loyal Anderson 12 Dec
1921 - 8 Jan 1945; married ? Smith]
Irma Smith, 80, Sparta, died Friday, March 18, 1994 in Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born October 5, 1913 in Ozark and was the daughter of Butler and Fredreka
Rice. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Sparta. Survivors include two sons,
Jerry Anderson and his wife, Paulette, Oldfield, and Mike Brown, Florida; four
grandchildren and their spouses, Greg and Jean Anderson, Ozark, Larry and Terri
Anderson, Matthew and Kim Anderson, all of Marshfield, and Eric Anderson, Oldfield;
nine great-grandchildren, Amy and Jennifer Bouvia, Rhea, Luke, Jerry, Tim, Josh,
Melissa, and Joseph Anderson. A memorial service was held Monday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Memorial contributions may be
made to the First Baptist Church of Sparta.
Smith, Irvin E. “Dude” 18 Jun 1916 - Aug 1973 OH 30 Aug 1973 p9
[Note: married Mildred 14 Aug 1916 - 25 Jun 1991]
Funeral services for L. E. “Dude” Smith, 57, Sparta. were held Saturday in the
Harris Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in West Finley
Cemetery south of Fordland. A longtime resident of Rogersville, Mr. Smith moved to
Ozark in 1957, then moved to Sparta in 1968. He was a former employee of Hagale
Industries of Ozark and a member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife
Mildred; a son, Donnie Ray of Sparta; two daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Pryer of Spokane
and Mrs. Maxine Coffer of Oldfield; four brothers, Ottie of Kansas City, Tom of
Springfield, Bobby of Springfield, and Manford of Independence; and four sisters, Mrs.
Inez Cornelison of Springfield, Mrs. Violet Smith, Springfield, Mrs. Emma Gene
Cantrell, Seymour and Mrs. Wilda Bell Holt of Oldfield.
Smith, J. N., Dr. 28 Apr 1931 - 16 Dec 2006 SN-L 18 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Sherman & Katie Smith; married 1956 Patricia]
Dr. JN Smith, 75, Springfield, was born April 28, 1931, and passed away
December 16, 2006. He was born in Christian County Missouri to Sherman and Katie
Smith. JN was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. JN received his Bachelor,
Master, and PhD. Degrees from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He taught at MU
for seven years and then transferred to Southwest Missouri State in 1959 to help create
the AG Economics program. Dr. Smith was the founder of the AG-Industry Study and
actively refined it for over 25 years. He was retired from Southwest Missouri State
University in 1999. He was active in the Speakers Bureau and Faculty Senate at SMSU.
He contributed count-less hours to 4-H, Production Credit Association, Farmers Home
Administration, FFA, Chamber of Commerce, Federal Land Bank and Farm Credit
Banks. He recently received the Wall of Fame award for his contributions to higher
education at Missouri State University. He was well known for his undying devotion to
help any and all students wishing to improve their knowledge. He instilled in his students
integrity, honesty, and self-reliance. He constantly desired to improve his knowledge.

The Family Farmer will sorely miss him. His survivors are his lovely bride of 50 years,
Patricia; four children: Carolee Smith, Kansas City, Stuart Smith, Battlefield, Lisa Park,
Independence, and Kevin Smith, San Jose, Calif.; three grand-children: Charlotte Smith,
Springfield, Riley Smith, Independence, and Madeleine Park, Independence. A memorial
service will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 11 a.m. at Gorman-Scharpf
Funeral Home, Springfield, Mo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make any
donations to the Student Scholarship Fund of Farm Credit Services Financial, 1934 E.
Miller St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Smith, Jack 4 Jun 1916 - 18 Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p1
[Note: married Neva]
Jack Smith Dies At 58
Ozark City Council member Jack Smith died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Johns
Hospital. Jack. a lifelong resident of the Ozark community and owner of the
Highlandville Packing Co. suffered an apparent heart attack little more than a month ago.
After being released from the hospital for a short time, on Tuesday night of December 10
suffered another heart attack which one week later claimed his life. Funeral arrangments
are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Jack has served on the Ozark
City Council since his election last April.
Smith, Jackie Lynn (Roush) 14 Oct 1954 - 24 Apr 2004 SN-L 25 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of Harvey Lee & Bessie (Pearsall) Roush; married Delbert Howard
Smith]
Jackie Lynn Smith of Nixa, Mo., died in her home at 12:20 a.m. on Saturday. The
daughter of Harvey Lee Thomas and Bessie Thomas, she was born in Springfield on Oct.
14, 1954. She is survived by her husband, Delbert; three daughters, Deana Smith and
Michelle Smith, Nixa, and Barbara Burtrum, Republic; one son, Daniel Smith, Nixa; two
sisters, Martha Little, Crane, and Diane Thompson of Mississippi; four brothers, William
and Thomas Roush, Springfield, Robert Roush, St. Louis, and John Roush, Ash Grove;
and three grandchildren. Memorial services will be in Greenlawn Funeral Home South
Chapel at 3 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2004, with Hugh Sears officiating. Jackie has been
cremated.
AND
Smith, Jackie Lynn (Roush) 14 Oct 1954 - 24 Apr 2004 SN-L 26 Apr 2004
Jackie Lynn Smith, 49, of Nixa, Mo., died in her home at 12:20 a.m. Saturday,
April 24, 2004, after a long illness. She was born October 14, 1954, in Springfield, to
Harvey Lee and Bessie Pearsall Roush. She is survived by her husband, Delbert Howard;
two daughters, Deana and Michelle Smith, and son, Daniel Smith, all of Nixa; three
grandchildren; four brothers, William and Thomas Roush, Springfield, John Roush, Ash
Grove, and Robert Roush, St. Louis; three sisters, Martha Little, Crane, Diane Thompson,
Mississippi, and Barbara Burtrum, Republic; and many nieces and nephews. Memorial
services will be in Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel at 3 p.m. today, April 26,
2004, with Hugh Sears officiating. The body has been cremated.
Smith, James "Jim" 1932 - 2 Jul 1991 NN-E 11 Jul 1991
[Note: married Coretta]

James "Jim" Smith, 59, Nixa, died Tuesday, July 2, 1991, in Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born in Kansas City and had been a
resident of this area since 1978. He was a farmer and a member of Orchard Crest Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Coretta Smith, Nixa; a son, Kenneth Smith,
Springfield; a daughter, Bonnie Dyer, Warrensburg; two stepdaughters; a stepson; his
mother, Mabel Smith, Springfield; and six step-grandchildren. Services were Friday in
Klinger Mortuary, Springfield, with the Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial was in
Bowers Cemetery, Urbana.
Smith, James Edward 16 Jul 1888 - 9 Jan 1948 CCR 15 Jan 1948
[Note: married Bertha Grace Bailey 12 Mar 1892 - 2 Jun 1978]
James Edward Smith, 59-year old retired drayman of the Billings Community
died at his home at 8:30 Friday morning, following a lingering illness. He had resided in
Billings since 1903. He was a member of the now inactive Protestant Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife Bertha, and three sons, Ellis of Aurora, Gene of Laird, Colo.,
and Alva of Springfield; his mother, Mr. Julia Smith of Billings; and one brother, Alva of
Massillon, Ohio. Funeral services were hold at 2:30 Sunday afternoon at the home,
conducted by Rev. Verch of Mt. Vernon and Rev. D. S. Frazier of Clever, both longtime
friends of the family and Rev. Wheat, pastor of the Billings M. E. Church. Burial was in
Rose Hill cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Billings
From The Billings Times January 15, 1948. Contributed by Troy Smith.
Smith, James Thomas “Jim” 3 Jul 1941 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 3 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Thomas & Naomi (Rice) Smith; married 21 Feb 1970 Mary June
Achenbach]
James "Jim" Thomas Smith, 65, of Nixa, Mo., formerly of Bridgeton, Mo., passed
away on Wednesday, November 1, 2006, at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. Jim
was born on July 3, 1941, to Thomas and Naomi (Rice) Smith. He married Mary June
Achenbach on February 21, 1970. They had one son, Karl Thomas Smith. Jim received a
bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla and
worked over 35 years at Boeing, formerly McDonnell-Douglas. Some of Jim's projects
included the F4E Phatom II, F15 Eagle, and F/A-18 Hornet, where he designed target
generators to test fighter radar. The air superiority version of the F15 Eagle never lost an
air battle. Jim enjoyed building electronics such as his Ham radio, Heath kit television,
and his train sets. He also took pleasure in a clean car, a neat yard, and dark chocolate.
His most recent source of joy was his granddaughter, Chloe (21 months old). Jim was
preceded in death by his mother and father, and his nephews, Jeff Hornsey. He is
survived by his wife, Mary; son, Karl and Vicky Smith, of Nixa; granddaughter, Chloe;
his sister, Joan DeGonia of Potosi, Mo.; niece, Elsie DeGonia of Mineral Point, and her
children, Amber, Ashley and Jared; and many loving cousins, family and friends. A
memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 11 a.m. in John Calvin
Presbyterian Church, 12567 Natural Bridge Road, Bridgeton, Mo.
Smith, Jerry Lee 29 Mar 1950 - 16 Jul 1996 CCH-N 20 Jul 1996
Jerry Lee Smith, 46, Springfield, died Tuesday, July 16, 1996 in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born March 29, 1950 in Springfield and was the son

of Francis Paul Smith and Gladys Faye Dixon Smith. At the age of twelve, he was saved
and baptized in Fresno, California. Jerry worked as a supervisor for a pressure treating
lumber company in California. Survivors include: His wife, Sissie Donner Smith, Sanger,
California; a daughter, Cheryl Lee Smith, Sanger, California; his parents, Paul and
Gladys Smith, Springfield; a brother, Michael Paul Smith, Springfield; a sister, Tammy
Lynn Kratzer, Springfield; two nieces, Ashley Faye Clements and Jennifer Lynn Smith;
and two nephews, Jerry Lee Smith and Michael Paul Smith. Funeral services were at
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Smith, Jimmy Lee, Sr. 3 Nov 1935 - 27 Jan 2006 SN-L 29 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of James M. & Bessie (Justice) Smith; married 11 Nov 1955 Margie Kerby]
Jimmy Lee Smith, Sr., age 70, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, January 27,
2006, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born November 3, 1935, in Nixa, the
son of James M. and Bessie (Justice) Smith. On November 11, 1955, he and Margie
Kerby were united in marriage. Jim was a mechanic for Paul Mueller Company, retiring
in 1997. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed carpentry and traveling with his family.
He was a member of Fremont Hills Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and
Sunday School Superintendent. He led his life as a testament to God. Survivors include
his wife, Margie; six children, Kathy Riott and husband, Rick, Galena, Karen Hicks,
Nixa, Kim Fursman, Nixa, Jimmy Smith, Jr., Highlandville, Steve Smith, Highlandville,
and Kristi Heins, Nixa; grandchildren, Jimi Elizabeth Kissee, Highlandville, Malayna
Whitehead, Springfield, Laurie Martin and husband, Riley, Galena, Nickolas Whitehead,
Nixa, Trevor McClelland, Nixa, Tyler Smith, Highlandville, Alyssa and Madalyn Heins,
Nixa, and Rickey Riott, Jr., Galena; step grandchildren, Charles and Marissa Riott,
Galena; great-grandchildren, Allie, James and Grace Kissee, Highlandville, and Cole
Martin, Galena; step great grandchildren, Bailey and Taylor Riott; a brother, Bob Smith
and wife, Barbara, Elk Grove, California; and a sister, Joan Blevins and husband,
William, Nixa. A graveside funeral will be a t1 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, in Patterson
Cemetery, north of Nixa, with Pastor Art Hicklin and Pastor Jamie Bilyeu officiating.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Smith, John Adam “Jack” 20 Oct 1863 - 15 May 1957
CCR 23 May 1957 p5
Funeral services for John Adam “Jack” Smith, 93, who died Wednesday May 15
at the home of a daughter, Mrs. E. L. Cowles, of Independence, Kan, were held May 17
at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating.
Burial was in the Swanville Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa. Masonic rites at the grave were given by the Sparta Masonic Lodge. He was born
October 20, 1863 in Monterey, Va. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. He was
united in marriage to Elizabeth Bruner, and to this union five children were born. Mrs.
Smith passed away in 1934; one son, Clark, in infancy, a daughter Nell in 1937 and a son
John passed away in November. Survivors include the daughter, Mrs. Cowles; a son,
Frank Smith of San Francisco, Calif; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Smith, John H. 6 Sep 1841 - 4 Jan 1913

About four o’clock last Saturday morning, John H. Smith, an old resident and
well known in this community, living on the Highlandville road in the south part of town,
suffered a stroke of apoplexy from the effects of which he never rallied, passing away
about seven o’clock Saturday evening, January 4, 1913 surrounded by his family and
friends, aged 71 years and 4 months. Mr. Smith had been in his usual health up to the
time of the stroke, and was in town some time Friday afternoon. Mr. Smith was born in
Searcy County, Ark., and served over two years in Co. H. 1st Ark. Cavalry. He came to
Christian county immediately after the war and was soon married to Miss Susan Harper
who survives him. His aged mother, still living at age 92 years preceded him in locating
in Christian county. Uncle John, as he was familiarly known, was the eldest of a family
of twelve children, six of whom are still living, to-wit: Martin Smith, of Webster county,
Edward Smith, of Barry county, Irvin Smith, of Sparta, Marion Smith, of Ozark, Mrs.
Eliza Farmer, of Sparta, and Mrs. Melia Roberts, of Sparta. He also leaves five children,
two sons and three daughters, to-wit: Mrs. J. M. Williams, of Ozark, Mrs. Wesley
Weatherman, of Selmore, Mrs. Sam James, of Kelleyville, Okla., Mr. Lon Smith, who
resides on the old home place south of town, and Mr. Eck Smith, who lives north of
town. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Baptist church by his
pastor, Rev. Vanover. Mr. Smith had been a devoted member of the Ozark Baptist church
for over 26 years. In the death of John H. Smith, Ozark loses a good citizen and the
family a kind and loving husband, father and brother, who feel their loss keenly. The
Republican sympathizes with the family in their bereavement. Contributed by Geraldine
Ford
Smith, John Joseph 19 Jun 1916 - 21 Sep 1997 CCH-N 24 Sept. 1997
John Joseph Smith, 81, died at 6:59 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997 in Cox Medical
Center South. John was born June 19, 1916, in Follansbee, WV., the son of William and
Hazel Long Smith. John, a retired steel worker, was married to Myrrl Garrison, March 1,
1937 in Cody. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Georgia Miles and
Pearl Spicer, and a brother, Ralph Smith. Survivors include: his wife, Myrrl Smith,
Sparta; two daughters, Louise Ward, Bloomingdale, Ohio and Francis Thompson,
Steubenville, Ohio; four sons, William Robert Smith, Steubenville, Ohio, John Smith II
and Walter Smith, both of Sparta, Carl Smith, Bloomingdale, Ohio; 17 grandchildren and
21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Harris,
a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial will
follow in the Sparta Cemetery.
Smith, John Joseph, III 30 Jul 1965 - 21 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of John Joseph & Wanda Lou (Johnson) Smith, II; married Charlotte Holt]
John Joseph Smith, III, 35, Oldfield, passed away August 21, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born on July 30, 1965 in Stubenville, Ohio,
the son of John Joseph Smith II and Wanda Lou Johnson Smith. Mr. Smith had worked
as a dietary aid at Ozark Nursing and Care Center for eight years before working as a
mechanic at Campbell Ford. He was of the Christian faith. On October 11, 1998, he and
Charlotte Holt were married. Survivors include: his wife Charlotte, Oldfield; three
children, Skily Potts, Oldfield, Katelin Ward, Oldfield, and Kial Ward, Oldfield; his
father, John Joseph Smith II, Sparta; a brother, Danny Joe Smith, Sparta; two sisters,

Amy Smith and Patty Kennedy, both of Sparta; his maternal grandmother, Marie
Johnson, Sparta; and his paternal grandmother, Muriel Smith, Sparta. He was preceded in
death by his mother. A memorial service was held Friday, August 25, 2000 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Smith, John William 18 Aug 1931 - 26 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
John William Smith, 57, of Nixa, died Nov. 26 at the Life Enhancement Village.
Services for Mr. Smith were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North, Springfield, with burial following in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Smith
was a retired construction worker.
Smith, Joshua A. “Josh”
1885 - 8 Sep 1954
CCR 16 Sep 1954 p3
Funeral services for Joshua A. “Josh” Smith, 69, a longtime Nixa merchant who
died at 10 a.m.. September 8 at his home in Nixa were held Friday, September 10 at the
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. J. Edward Daughtery officiating. Burial was in
Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of Wright County, Mr. Smith moved
to Springfield in 1904 where he worked for the Frisco for a number of years, In 1925 he
moved to Nixa where he operated a grocery store until his retirement a years and a half
ago. He was a member of the Nixa Christian Church.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs.
Maria Smith; three daughters, Miss Cleta Smith and Miss Lucille Smith, both of Chicago
and Mrs. Donnis Heathcock of Alterson, Okla; three grandchildren and three great
grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Smith of Springfield and Ira Smith of Sedalia; two
sisters, Mrs. Eva Phillips of Kansas City and Mrs. Inez Smith of California.
Smith, Julia E. (Wall) Lynch 13 Sep 1907 – 15 Dec 2001 CCH-N 25 Dec 2001
Julia E. (Lynch) Smith, 94, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001,
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born September 13, 1907, in Lyon County,
Ky., the daughter of Joseph and Mary Wall. On September 16, 1926, she and Carl R.
Lynch were married. They made their home in Alton, Ill., for thirty years before moving
to Kuttawa, Ky. Mr. Lynch died in 1961. She later married Mahlon Smith, who also
preceded her in death, as well as a son, Bob R. Lynch, three brothers, and four sisters.
Survivors include a son, Ron Lynch. Houston, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Marie Lynch,
Ozark: five grandchildren, Robert Lynch, Tom Lynch, Kristin Sanderson, Mathew
Lynch, and Julie Martinez; five great-grandchildren; and two sisters. She was a member
of First Baptist Church of Ozark. A graveside service was Tuesday. December 18, in
Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery, Godfrey, Ill. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Smith, Katie N. (Bloomer) 10 Jul 1892 - 26 Jul 1976 OH 29 Jul 1976 p14
[Note: Daughter of Nehemiah & Annie (Roller) Bloomer; married General Sherman
Smith 10 Oct 1895 - 4 Jan 1970]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Katie N. Smith, 84, Rogersville was at 2
p.m. Wednesday in United Methodist Church, Rogersville, with the Revs. Ronald Schutz
and John Chaffin officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery southwest of Rogersville
under direction of Marsh of Rogersville. Mrs. Smith died at 7:50 p.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of

Rogersville and a member of United Methodist Church here. Survivors include one son,
J. N. Smith, 806 East Wayland, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Edith Rogers, Route 1,
Rogersville; one brother, Oren Bloomer, Sparta; seven grandchildren and one great
grandchild.
Smith, Kevin David 14 Jan 1952 - 18 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of ? & Billie (?) Smith married 8 Aug 1971 Debra Sue Sisil]
Kevin David Smith, 50, Nixa, passed away April 18, 2002, in his home. He was
born Jan. 14, 1952, in Nashville. He was an engineer for Getty and Texaco Oil
Companies for 23 years. Most recently he had been employed by AECI in Springfield.
He was a member of Nixa Church of the Nazarene and had been involved in various
ministries over the years including serving as a youth leader, Sunday school teacher and
missions leader. Smith participated in Work and Witness mission trips to Peru,
Guatemala and Venezuela. He and Debra Sue (Sisil) were married on Aug. 8, 1971.
Survivors include his wife, Debra; two sons, Matthew Smith and wife, Jen, Denver and
Tyler Smith, Chicago; a grandson, Aiden Smith; his mother, Billie Dickinson, Clayton,
Ga.; two sisters, Bonita Botard, Ozark and Debbie Mayeske, Douglasville, Ga.; two
brothers, Richard Jackson, Tulsa and Charlie Whitten, Oakhurst, Texas; a grandmother,
Ersie Whitley, Nashville; his parents-in-law, Darrell and Joann Sisil, Ozark; two
brothers-in-law, Ron Sisel and Jeff Sisil; many other relatives; and friends. His
stepfather, Kenneth Whitten preceded him in death. A funeral service was April 22 in
Nixa Church of the Nazarene. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Nixa Church of the Nazarene Missions Fund.
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Smith, Kevin David 14 Jan 1952 - 18 Apr 2002
Kevin David Smith, age 50 of Nixa, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2002 in his
home. He was born on January 14, 1952 in Nashville, Tenn. Kevin was an engineer for
Getty and Texaco Oil Companies for 23 years. Most recently, he had been employed by
AECI in Springfield. He was a member of Nixa Church of the Nazarene and had been
involved in various ministries over the years including serving as youth leader, Sunday
School teacher and missions leader. Kevin participated in Work and Witness mission
trips to Peru, Guatemala and Venezuela. He and Debra Sue (Sisil) were married on
August 8, 1971. Survivors include his wife, Debra; two sons, Matthew Smith and wife,
Jen, Denver, Colo., and Tyler Smith, Chicago, Ill.; a grandson, Aiden Smith; his mother,
Billie Dickinson, Clayton, Ga.; two sisters, Bonita Botard, Ozark, and Debbie Mayeske,
Douglasville, Ga.; two brothers, Richard Jackson, Tulsa, Okla., and Charlie Whitten,
Oakhust, Tex as; a grandmother, Ruth Whitley, Nashville, Tenn.; his parents-in-law,
Darrell and Joann Sisil, Ozark; two brothers-in-law, Ron Sisil and Jeff Sisil; and many
other relatives and friends. His stepfather, Kenneth Whitten preceded him in death. A
funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002 in Nixa Church of the
Nazarene. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 4 to 5
p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Nixa Church of the Nazarene Missions Fund. Springfield News-Leader, April 21, 2002.
Smith, Larry Keith 11 Jan 1947 - 30 Oct 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Son of Joseph Wesley & Helen (Richardson) Smith]

Larry Keith Smith, 52, Nixa, passed away Saturday evening, October 30, 1999, in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Larry was born Saturday, January 11, 1947, in
Humboldt, Nebraska, the son of Joseph Wesley and Helen Richardson Smith. He was a
truck driver and had, also, honorably served his country as a Sergeant in the United States
Air Force. Surviving him are his parents, three sons; Wesley Smith, Venice, Florida,
Bradford Smith, Kansas City, and Jeremy Smith, of Nixa, three granddaughters; Rebecca
and Angela Smith of Kansas City, and Olivia Smith of Venice, Florida. Private Memorial
Services were held with the Reverend Jesse Spurgin officiating. Services were under the
care of Harris Funeral Home; Nixa, Missouri.
Smith, Lawrence L. “Dink” 12 Feb 1906 - 9 Feb 1976 OH 12 Feb 1976 p4
[Note: Son of William Charles & Mary Elizabeth (McHaffie) Smith; married 28 Mar
1936 Beulah M. Braden 2 Sep 1914 - 24 Apr 1990]
OLDFIELD - Services for Lawrence L. “Dink” Smith, 69, Oldfield, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Smith died at 9:30 a.m. Monday in his home after
apparently shooting himself with a .22 caliber rifle. A ruling has not been made and
investigation will continue, according to a spokesman from the Christian County coroner.
He was a lifelong resident of the Oldfield and Bruner communities. He was also a retired
farmer. Survivors include his wife, Beulah M.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Jo Burkhart,
Chadwick, Mrs. Dorothy Holt, Springfield, and Mrs. Helen Monger, Bolivar; a brother,
Simon of Bruner; five sisters, Mrs. Esta Moses, Sparta, Mrs. Lula Loveland, Springfield,
Mrs. Iva Rogers, Bruner., Mrs. Eva Bellman, Elkland and Mrs. Nellie Robertson,
Niangua.
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Smith, Lawrence L. “Dink” 12 Feb 1906 - 9 Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p7
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for the food, flowers, cards,
prayers and all acts of kindness shown us during the death of our loved one, Lawrence
Smith. May God Bless each of you. Beulah Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Carol Burkhart and
daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Holt and girls. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Monger and girls.
Smith, Lee Roy Allen 3 Mar 1968 - 10 Mar 1968 CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: no legible stone in Selmore Cemetery]
Funeral services for Lee Roy Allen Smith, seven-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Smith, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Chapel with the Rev. Robert
Johnson officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. The infant died at 4:50 a.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Survivors, in addition to his parents,
include a twin sister, Bonita Faye and two other sisters, Maxine and Sandra Kay, all of
the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Martin, Route 1, Sparta; paternal
grandfather, Harold Smith, Galena; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Faye Story,
Eastside, Oregon; and great, great grandmothers, Mrs. Mary Martin and Mrs. Judy Smith,
both of Galena.
Smith, Leo W. 24 Jul 1900 - 13 Sep 1990 NN-E 20 Sep 1990
[Note: married Susan M. 5 Oct 1901 - Jul 1982]

Leo W. Smith, 90, Billings, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 1990, in his home, following
a long illness. He was a retired farmer and carpenter and a member of Billings St.
Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by a niece, Doris Broxterman and a nephew,
Donald Cloud, both of Billings. Funeral Mass was Saturday in St. Joseph's Church with
Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Smith, Leon 11 Jul 1905 - 28 Oct 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: Son of J. Ben & Emma (Forgey) Smith; married Otie B. Osburn 5 Nov 1899 - 27
Mar 1978]
Leon Smith, 76, Sparta, died Oct. 28 in Christian County Nursing Home after a
long illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Opal Kolar, Springfield, and Mrs.
Maxine Gahn, Jefferson City; a son Truman, Salem; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Gardner,
Rogersville; a brother Ralph, Rogersville; six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services were held Oct. 31 in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Monger Cemetery near Sparta. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Smith, Leonard 30 Jul 1925 - 21 Nov 2001 SN-L 27 Nov 2001
Mr. Leonard Smith, 76, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly of Springfield and
Branson, a gift shop operator, died at 1 p.m. Mary. 21 in St. Frances Health Care Center,
Colorado Springs. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, with burial in Manley Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 to noon Thursday in
the funeral home.
Smith, Lila Bernice 23 Nov 1978 - 24 Jul 2002
Lila Bernice Smith, 23 of Rogersville, Mo., passed away at 6:37 a.m. Wednesday,
July 24, 2002 in an automobile accident in Springfield. Miss Smith was born on
November 23, 1978 in Columbus, Ga. To Reggie Smith and Cindy Lou Robertson Smith.
She is survived by her father, Reggie Smith and his wife, Elizabeth of Rogersville, Mo.;
her mother, Cindy Lou Smith of Strafford, Mo.; a sister, Amber Smith of Springfield,
Mo.; a stepsister, Kayla Smith of Rogersville; a stepbrother, David Burks of Fordland,
Mo.; paternal grandmother, Betty Goetz and friend, Herman Bettig of Springfield;
paternal grandfather, Don Smith of Spring field; maternal grandparents, Charlie and
Carman Robert son of Springfield; a great-uncle and aunt, David and May Smith of
Rogersville; and aunts, uncles and cousins, Kawana, Jeff and Kyle Applegate of
Washington, D.C., Cathy, Bob, April and Nathanial Hardy of Lampe, Mo., Paul and
Paulette Fields of Marshfield, Mo., Alecia, Lloyd and Tyler of Springfield, and Teresa,
Jeanie and Jason of Bruce, Fla. She will also be sadly missed by her cat, Stubbers, and
her dog, Chester. She loved her animals and her pickup truck. Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2002 at the Elm Grove United Methodist Church of
Rogersville, Mo. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 7
p.m. today in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte in Springfield, Mo.
Springfield News-Leader, July 26, 2002.
Smith, Lillie Maude (Morris) 1887 - 28 Jun 1951 CCR 5 Jul 1951

[Note: married Marvin L. Smith; Hubert Silba Smith 25 Dec 1906 - 24 Apr 1984 d
Contra Costa Co CA, born MO mother‘s maiden name Morris]
Mrs. Lillie Maude Smith, 64, of Billings, died last Thursday, June 28, in St.
John’s hospital in Springfield. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Smith had spent most of her
life in Republic until she moved to Billings about three months ago. Surviving are her
husband, Marvin L. Smith; a son, Hubert of Berkley, CA; a brother, C. E. Morris of
Redondo, CA; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Republic
with burial in Evergreen cemetery there, under direction of Harris of Billings.
Smith, Linda M. (Roy) 10 Jan 1940 - 13 Jun 2002
Linda M. Smith, 62, Ozark, passed away at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2002 in
her home surrounded by her family. Linda was born Jan. 10, 1940 in Dora, Mo., the
daughter of Roger M. and Jayle (Irwin) Roy. She was a loyal and dedicated employee of
JC Penney Company of Springfield, Mo. for 27 years. In her spare time she enjoyed
reading, crafts, bird watching and music. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and
special friend to many. Linda was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Olen B.
Roy; a sister, Roberta Thomas; and a niece, Ronna Kelly. She is survived by a daughter,
Cindi Forbes and husband Jeff, Ozark; a son, Craig Smith and wife JoAnn, Frisco, Texas;
three grandchildren, Ben Hall, Ozark, Connor and Rachel Smith, Frisco, Texas; two
sisters, Joan Wright, Ozark, Sue Martin and husband, Glain, Dora; one brother, Paul Roy
and wife Gerry, Dora; an aunt Effa Giles, Ava; nieces, nephews and other family
members and numerous friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Kim Huckaba and Todd Huckaba officiating. Burial will
follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Memorial donations can be made to the American
Cancer Society or Girl Scouts of Dogwood Trails in care of Barnes Family Funeral
Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721. Springfield News-Leader, June 17, 2002.
Smith, Linville 5 Aug 1899 - 8 Oct 1979 OH 18 Oct 1979 p12
[Note: Son of Hugh & Della Smith; married 24 Dec 1922 Lucille Wilcox]
Mr. Linville Smith of Chino, California died last week following open heart
surgery about a month ago. He was a former resident of Christian County, the son of
Hugh and Della Smith.
Smith, Lucy Mae (Billingsly) 19 May 1915 - 14 Nov 2001 CCH-N 28 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mae (Pryer) Billingsly; married 22 Dec 1934 Willard E.
Smith 1 Jul 1910 - 25 Nov 1991]
Lucy Mae Smith, 86, of Ozark, died Nov. 14, 2001, in her home. She was born
May 19, 1915, in Spokane, the daughter of Robert and Mae (Pryer) Billingsly. On Dec.
22, 1934, she and Willard E. Smith were married. Smith was a homemaker and worked
along with her husband on the family farm. Survivors include: Her daughter, Virginia
Perkins and husband Charles B., Springfield; six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; a sister, Hazel Magers and husband Bernice, New Cumberland, Pa.; a
daughter-in-law; Kay Anderson, Ozark; sisters-in-law, Yonka Billingsly, New
Cumberland, Pa, Sue Billingsly, Joplin, and Mildred Smith, Springfield; a brother-in-law,
Oscar Bowers, Ephrata, Pa; and caregivers Sherry Bowles and Frank Fox. Preceding her
in death were: Her husband, Willard; a son, Jerry Willard Smith; a sister, Clarice Bowers;

and three brothers, Carl, Leon and Harold Billingsly. Funeral services were Nov. 18, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John Smith officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery.
Smith, Luerettie (Keithley) Walles 20 Sep 1886 - 30 Jul 1968
Funeral services for Mrs. Luerettie Smith, 82, Crane, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in
the Union Ridge Church near here with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial will be
in the Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Smith died
about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Aurora Community Hospital after a brief illness.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1968 in the margin.
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Smith, Luerettie (Keithley) Walles 20 Sep 1886 - 30 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married first George Walles 7 Jun 1870 - 27 Feb 1935 & buried under name
Walles]
Mrs. Luerettie Smith, 82, Crane, former resident of Clever, died about 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday in Aurora Community Hospital after a short illness. She is survived by four
sons, Lonzo and Lincoln Walles, both of Marionville, Lee Walles, Crane, Lewis Walles,
address unknown; one daughter, Mrs. Iona Shewmake, Crane; a sister, Mrs. Merle Levett,
Springfield; one brother, L. H. Keithley, Clever; 35 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Union Ridge Church with
the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in the Union Ridge Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Clever
Smith, Lula (Meese) Barber Mar 1897 - 26 Jan 1970 CCR 29 Jan 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of W. N. & Lula Meese; married c1919 Bertie Barber 1896 - 19 May
1959; married second Fred E. Smith 22 Jun 1899 - Apr 1972]
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Smith, 72, of Route 1, Rogersville, will be at 2
p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Revs. Lynn Swadley and Ralph Turner
officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Smith died at 9:30
a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. She was a
lifelong resident of Christian County, living in Nixa until 1961 when she moved to
Rogersville. Survivors include her husband, Fred; two sons, Allen Barber and Bobby
Barber, both of Nixa; two step-sons, Lymon Smith and Nile Smith, both of Rogersville;
two step-daughters, Mrs. Trevo Patton of Rogersville and Mrs. Clella June Cantrell of
Springfield, two sisters, Mrs. Wilda Campbell of Rogersville and Mrs. Arlene Pepper of
Springfield; one brother, Lowell Meese of Oroville, Wash.; five grandchildren, 16 step
grandchildren and five step great grandchildren.
Smith, Lymon E. 7 Jun 1922 - 2 Sep 1971 CCR 9 Sep 1971 p4
[Note: Son of Fred E. & Mary L. (Roller) Smith; married 12 Jul 1945 Juanita Pippin]
Funeral services were Saturday for a 49-year old Rogersville carpenter who were
dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield at 8:15 a.m. Thursday. Lymon Smith, a
lifelong resident of the Rogersville area, was taken to the hospital after suffering an
apparent heart attack at his home, according to a funeral home spokesman. The Rev.
Lynn Swadley, JR., assisted by the Rev. Michael White, officiated at the 2 p.m. services

in the Marsh chapel. Burial was in the Roller Cemetery southwest of Rogersville. Mr.
Smith is survived by his wife, Juanita; two sons, Doyle Smith of Rogersville and Larry of
the home; two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Hessee, Rogersville. and Peggy, of the home; his
father, Fred, of Rogersville’ a brother, Nile, of Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Trevo
Patton, Rogersville, and Mrs. Clella Cantrell of Conway, and five grandchildren.
Smith, Mabel Elizabeth (Boese) 10 Oct 1905 - 3 Aug 2004 SN-L 5 Aug 2004
[Note: married Harvey Smith]
Mabel Elizabeth Smith, age 98, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2004, in James
River Care Center, Springfield. She was born Oct. 10, 1905, in Kansas City. She was an
elementary school teacher before her marriage to Harvey Smith. Mrs. Smith was a
homemaker and worked with her husband and son on their dairy farm in Urbana. Mr.
Smith preceded her in death as well as her son, James Harvey Smith, and two brothers,
Edward Boese and Harold Boese. Survivors include two grandchildren, Bonnie Dyer,
Crane, and Kenneth James Smith, Clinton; four great- grandchildren, Joey, Amanda,
Valerie and Robbie; a great-great-grandson, Dylan; and cousins Beverly and Gus
Tieman. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will follow in Bower Chapel Cemetery, Urbana. Friends may call at the funeral
home from noon until 7 p.m. on Friday.
AND
Smith, Mabel Elizabeth (Boese) 10 Oct 1905 - 3 Aug 2004
CCH-N 11 Aug 2004
Mabel Elizabeth Smith, age 98, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004 in James River
Care Center, Springfield. She was born October 10, 1905 in Kansas City. She was an
elementary school teacher before her marriage to Harvey Smith. Mrs. Smith was a
homemaker and worked with her husband and son on their dairy farm in Urbana. Mr.
Smith preceded her in death as well as her son, James Harvey Smith; and two brothers,
Edward Boese, and Harold Boese. Survivors include: one daughter-in-law, Coretta A.
Smith, wife of the late James H. Smith, Springfield; two grandchildren, Bonnie Dyer,
Crane, and Kenneth James Smith, Clinton; four great-grandchildren, Joey, Amanda,
Valerie, and Robbie; a great-great-grandson, Dylan, and cousins, Beverly and Gus
Tiemann. Funeral services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
followed in Bower Chapel Cemetery, Urbana.
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Smith, Marilyn Kay 30 Nov 1944 - 10 May 2001 CCH-N 30 May 2001
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Mabel Smith]
Marilyn Kay Smith, 56. Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2001, at
Cox Medical Center North, Springfield, following a month long illness. Marilyn was
born Nov. 30, 1944 in Forsyth, Mo., the youngest child of Fred and Mabel Smith. She
was a resident of Elm Sheet Group Home for a number of years and was employed at the
Sheltered Workshop. She later transferred to Delaware Group Home. Marilyn was an
avid participant in Special Olympics and bowling. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Fred and Mabel Smith. Survivors include: two sisters, Betty Sugg, Springfield,
and Jean Bilyeu, California; a brother, John Tom Smith, Silver Springs, Md.; two nieces
and two nephews. Funeral services were Monday, May 14 in Adams Funeral Home,

Ozark. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Special
Olympics
Smith, Mary Esobel “Belle” (McHaffie)16 Jul 1878 - 8 Feb 1958 CCR 13 Feb 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Smith, 79, who died Saturday, Feb. 8 at here
home near Bruner, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Bruner Church, with Mrs. Deloris
Willis officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. A native of Christian County, she was the widow of the late William
Charles Smith. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three
sons, Charlie Smith of the State of Washington, Lawrence Smith of Oldfield and Simon
Smith of Bruner; six daughters, Mrs. Ernest Moses of Sparta, Mrs. A. C. Braden of
Bruner, Mrs. A. C. Loveland of Springfield, Mrs. Herbert Bellman of St. Louis and Mrs.
Gene Robinson, now living in Germany; 35 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and
two great great grandchildren,; one brother, O. D. McHaffie of Bruner; three sisters, Mrs.
Loyd Monger of Springfield, Mrs. John Martin of Bruner and Mrs. William Petit of
Rogersville.
Smith, Mary Fern (Maples) 25 Jul 1914 - 12 Dec 1982
Services for Mary Fern Smith, 68, Springfield, were held December 16 at Mount
Sinai Church in Boaz with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu and C. C. Daniels officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Smith died
December 12 at St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. Mrs. Smith
attended Pentecostal Holiness Church in Springfield. Survivors include one son, Larry,
Arvin, Calif.; one brother, Elmer Maples, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Cora Sparkman,
Mount Vernon, Mrs. Valeria Chastain, Clever, and Mrs. Eteleen Schultz, Excelsior
Springs; and one grandson.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 12, 1982. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Smith, Mary Gertrude 29 Aug 1911 - 3 May 1990 OH 10 May 1990
[Note: Daughter of Charles E. & Josie Smith]
Mary Gertrude Smith, 78, Rogersville, died Thursday, May 3, 1990 in Ozark
Nursing and Health Care Center, Ozark. Born Aug. 29, 1911 to Charles E, and Josie
Smith, she retired from the St. Louis County school system after 38 years of teaching.
She was a member of Galloway Methodist Church, Missouri Teachers' Association, and a
former graduate of the Springfield State Teacher's College (currently Southwest Missouri
State University). She is survived by a niece, Mary Frances Ferrell, Overland Park, Kan,;
two great-nieces, Jean Galloway, Overland Park, Kan., and Jana Larmar, Monett; a sisterin-law, Georgia Adams, Springfield; and two great-great-nieces. Graveside services were
held Monday in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, Springfield, with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Memorial contributions may
be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Smith, Mary Helen (Graf) 22 Sep 1908 - 26 Sep 2005 SN-L 28 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Marie (Houser) Graf; married 3 Nov 1943 Tom B. Smith]

Services for Mrs. Mary Helen Graf Smith, 97, will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept.
29, 2005, in Greenlawn South Chapel. Burial will be in White Chapel Cemetery. No
formal visitation is planned. Mary was born Sept. 22, 1908, near Billings to Edward and
Marie Graf, two Swiss immigrants. She died Sept. 26, 2005, in St. John's Hospital, four
days after her 97th birthday. She was a 1929 graduate of Marionville High School and
later graduated from Draughon's Business College. She worked briefly as a legal
secretary and in the office of Holsum Bread Co. before joining the business office of
Sears, Roebuck and Co. He work earned her a promotion to credit manager at Sears at a
time when few women held comparable positions. While working at Sears, she met the
love of her life, Tom B. Smith. They were married Nov. 3, 1943. She continued working,
while he served during World War II, at O'Reilly Hospital and in Europe. After his
discharge, they built the Sunshine Court Motel, operating it for about a year. They then
worked together in real estate development and construction, with Tom supervising the
building and Mary handling all the business operations. Their first major project was
construction of 44 homes west of St. John's Hospital. They then purchased 147 acres at
Campbell Avenue and Republic Road, when the area was agricultural and several miles
south of the city limits. There they developed the Park Crest subdivision and shopping
center. They put in streets, a water system, and even one of the first volunteer fire
departments in the county. After selling the Park Crest water system to the city of
Springfield, they thought about retirement, but not for long. They began to develop the
Villa Park Heights water system and subdivision west of the airport. They sold the
system in 1985 because of Tom's failing health. Family was always important to Mary.
She and Tom adopted their only daughter, Betty, and encouraged her journalistic career.
The Smiths celebrated 48 years of marriage. Their dedication to work was superseded by
generosity and charitable giving. Mary and Tom made generous donations to Cox
Medical Center, Primrose Place, St. John's Chapel, College of the Ozarks and many other
charities. They were founding member of St. John's Chapel. Mary continued to
participate in its activities although her attendance was limited after her health began to
fail three years ago. She was the church's oldest member. Mary was preceded in death by
her husband in March 1991. Also preceding her in death were her three brothers, John,
Rudy, and Ernest; and eight sisters, Betty, Freida, Anna, Lena, Lydia, Johanna, Beth, and
her identical twin sister, Martha. The twins enjoyed a special, close relationship. Until
Martha's death in 1997, the two frequently wore identical outfits and continued to keep
children guessing who was who at family gatherings. Surviving are her daughter, Betty
Smith, of Tahlequah, Okla.; a sister-in-law, Loretta Smith of Springfield; and many
nieces, nephews, and friends. Her family, friends and neighbors would like to thank the
caregivers from Home Sweet Home Care, who lovingly cared for her in her home for the
past three years, until her final hospitalization. Knowing Mary has enriched many lives.
Donations are suggested to St. John's Chapel of the charity of the donor's choice.
Smith, Mary Louise (Langston) 16 Jan 1926 – 26 Sep 1992 NN-E 30 1992
Mary Louise Smith, 66, Nixa, died at 7:25 a.m: Saturday in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born Jan. 16, 1926, in the Shaddy community, the daughter of
Guy Russell and Veda Lillian Shaddy Langston. She was an interior decorating
seamstress and a member of National and High Church of Christ. She was a faithful
member of the Church of Christ for over 51 years, a singer with the “Living Word

Chorus,” and a board member for the Nixa Senior Citizen's Center. Survivors include her
husband, Donald R. Smith; two sons, James Andrew Smith, Norman, Okla., and John
Dwaine Smith, Mustang, Okla.; three daughters, Carolyn Sue Williams, Aurora, Donna
Louise Elliott, Springfield, and Melody Lynn Esterline, Nixa; two brothers, Carl Eugene
Langston, Springfield, and Billy James Langston, Houston, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Sue
Pederson, Macomb, Ill.; an aunt, Vivian Jordan, Nixa; 16 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren. Services were held Monday, Sept. 28, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North
with Bill McFarland officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Smith, Melvin James 20 Jul 1927 - 12 Jan 2004 SN-L 14 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Frank & Ethel (Phare) Smith; married 31 Dec 1949 Maxine Gilmore]
Melvin James Smith, 76, of Springfield, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center following an extended illness. Melvin was born in
Springfield and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Springfield Central High
School in 1945. He was a Navy veteran of World War II where he was a Petty Officer
3rd Class. He was an installer with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 35 years,
retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Melvin loved
life and enjoyed the out of doors, was an avid fisherman and loved to quail hunt. He
loved gardening and enjoyed sharing his vegetable produce with family and friends. He
was a talented musician and enjoyed playing the ukulele. For many years, Melvin
participated with several softball teams. During high school, he played for Springfield
Tablet Company, and was later with the Lions Softball League and Bell Systems League.
He was proud of being selected to play shortstop with the Professional Baseball Minor
League St. Louis Browns. Melvin and Maxine Gilmore were united in marriage on Dec.
31, 1949. To this union, three children were born. Together they were privileged to share
46 years. Maxine preceded him in death on April 20, 1996. He was also preceded by his
parents, Frank and Ethel Phare Smith, and three brothers, Hank, Marvin and Lloyd Smith.
He is survived by one son, Stan, of Hernando, Miss.; two daughters and their husbands,
Cindy and Richard Craigmyle, and Lisa and Mitchell Munkatchy, all of Springfield; five
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and his twin brother, Elwyn Smith of
Springfield. Memorial services will be Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at 1 p.m. in St. Paul
United Methodist Church, Springfield, Mo., with Rev. Gary Metcalf officiating.
Inurnment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo., under the
direction of Wilson Brim-Daniel Funeral Home of Ash Grove. Memorial contributions
may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church and Community Hospice.
Smith, Michael Raymond 27 May 1941 - 14 Sep 1998 CCH-N 23 Sep 1998
Michael Raymond Smith, age 57, of Sparta, died Monday, September 14, from an
apparent heart attack. He was born May 27, 1941 in Kansas and was the son of Nelson
and Clara Smith. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 20 years in
1982. He was employed at Plaza Gas in Ozark. Mr. Smith was also a stamp dealer. He
and Sherry were married on October 17, 1997. His parents and a brother, Bob Smith,
preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Sherry; a son, Mark Smith,
Springfield; a daughter, Tonya Mensing and her husband, Roger, O'Fallan, Illinois; a
brother, Jim Smith, Hinkley, California; a sister, Georgia Binderim, Perry, Oklahoma;
two stepchildren, Tammy Pihl and her husband, Carl, Kansas City, and Tim Burns and

his wife, Kelly, Independence; a step-grandson, Zachary Pihl; nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Thursday, September 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Smith, Mildred G. (Broce) 14 Aug 1916 - 25 Jun 1991 NN-E 4 Jul 1991
[Note: Daughter of ; married Irvin E. "Dude" Smith 18 Jun 1916 - Aug 1973]
Mildred G. Smith, 74, Sparta, died Tuesday morning, June 25, 1991, St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. A longtime resident of Sparta, she was born in West
Virginia and grew up in Mammoth Springs, Ark. She was one of the first women truck
drivers in the United States. She also worked at Hagale Industries and retired from Fasco
Industries. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Spokane. Preceding her in death
was her husband, I.E. "Dude" Smith, in 1973. Survivors include a son, Donnie R. Smith,
Rogersville; two daughters, Geraldine Pryer, Spokane, and Maxine Coffer, Oldfield; two
brothers, Price Broce, Orangeville, Calif., and John Broce, Marionville; a sister; Mabel
Baird, Highlandville; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were
Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial
was in West Finley Cemetery, Fordland.
Smith, Milford T. 16 May 1909 - 27 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of William L. & Julia Smith; married Meda]
Milford T. Smith, 79, of Ozark, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday in his home after an
apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Smith were held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the
Adams Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the
Longrun Cemetery in Ozark County, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Mr.
Smith was born May 16, 1909, near Longrun to William L. and Julia Smith. He lived
near Lathrop in northern Missouri for a number of years before moving to Ozark in 1957.
He was in the construction business, building the Smith Addition and Southern Hills in
Ozark before his retirement. He was a member of Prospect Baptist Church, where he
served as deacon. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Nona Mae Smith, and a son,
Shelby Harold Smith. Survivors include his wife, Meda, of Ozark; two daughters, Ellen
Fulton, of Sparta and Norma Hardcastle, of Ozark; one daughter-in-law, Beverly Smith,
of Sparta; one brother, Perry Smith, of Theodosia; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Smith, Myrrl (Garrison)
13 Dec 1919 - 18 Jun 2001
Myrrl Smith, 81, Sparta, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, June 18, 2001, in her
home following a long illness. Mrs. Smith, a homemaker, was born December 13, 1919,
in Galloway, Mo., the daughter of the late Walter T. and Evaylee Liles Garrison. She
was united in marriage to John J. Smith, Sr. on March 1, 1937, in Cody, Mo. He
preceded her in death in 1997. She was a member of the Assemblies of God Church,
Sparta, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. She was also preceded in
death by a grandson, John J. Smith, III; three sisters and two brothers. She is survived by
four sons, William Smith, Steubenville, Ohio, John J. Smith, Sparta, Mo., Walter Smith,
Sparta, and Carl Smith, Bloomingdale, Ohio; two daughters, Mary Louise Ward,
Bloomingdale, and Frances Thompson, Steubenville; three sisters, Myrtle Dilley,
Springfield, Mo., Mary Tate, Chadwick, and Marie Johnson, Sparta; a brother, William

R. “Bid” Garrison, Chadwick; sixteen grandchildren; and twenty-five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. today, June 20, 2001, in AyreGoodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery,
Sparta.
Smith, Nancy Carol (Ball) 12 Dec 1947 - 30 Jan 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Everett Lee & Mary Elizabeth (Woods) Ball; married 2 Aug 1969
Gary Arnold Smith]
Nancy Carol Smith died January 30, 1997, in Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, at the age of forty-nine years, one month, and eighteen days. She was the
daughter of Everett Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Woods) Ball. On August 2, 1969, she was
united in marriage to Gary Arnold Smith, and to this union two sons were born. She was
preceded in death by her mother, Mary E. Ball. Nancy is survived by her husband of
twenty-seven years, Gary, of the home; two sons, Shane Smith; and his wife, Frances,
and Shawn Smith, all of Hartville, Missouri; a grandson, Clay Smith, of Hartville; her
father, Everett Ball, Ozark; a stepmother, Elsie Ball, Ozark; a brother, Gerry Ball, Ozark;
two nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends, She was born and raised in
the Ozark area and graduated from Ozark High School. She attended Draughn Business
College, Springfield. After she and Gary were married, they made their home in
Springfield for six months, and then lived in various other towns in Missouri before
moving to Hartville in November of 1978, where they have lived since then and lovingly
raised their family. Throughout the years, she was a devoted homemaker to her husband
and children. Nancy was an active member of the Hartville United Methodist Church,
where she enjoyed her church fellowship. She was a member of the Twentieth Century
Club, the Wright County Extension Club, and was secretary of Boone Township. She
also was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. In her spare time she loved going
on trips with the band, and also enjoyed going to basketball games. Nancy was a loving
wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt and was a caring neighbor and
friend. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed, but the memories she created
for her family and friends will live on forever. Funeral services were Sunday, February 2
in Holman-Howe Chapel in Hartville, with Rev. Gary Hollenberg officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Homes.
Smith, Nile W. 20 Jul 1925 - 12 May 1977 OH 19 May 1977 p4
[Note: married Eunice Lee Robison 20 Apr 1924 - 24 May 1998]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Nile Smith, 51, of Route 1, Rogersville, were 2:30
p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel here. The Rev. John Chaffin officiated, and
burial was in Linden cemetery southwest of here. Mr. Smith, a lifelong resident of the
area, was dead on arrival at 9:38 a.m. at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after an apparent
heart attack. He was a self-employed contractor and heavy equipment operator here and a
World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Eunice; three sons, Richard and
Stephen, both of Route 1, Rogersville and James, of the home; four daughters, Mrs.
Sherry Lindsey, 1200 West Lombard, Springfield, Mrs. Elizabeth Fox, Sparta, Mrs.
Connie Ashley, Rogersville and Miss Janet Smith of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Trevo
Patton, Route 1, Rogersville and Mrs. Clella Cantrell, Marshfield and four grandchildren.

Smith, Nola Daisy (Meadows) 29 Aug 1905 - 30 Jul 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of Christopher Columbus and Martha A. (Chrisman) Meadows; married
31 Aug 1922 Raymond A. Smith]
Mrs. Nola Daisy Smith, age 70, passed away at her residence in Hinkley, Calif.,
July 30, 1976. A native of Ozark, Missouri, she had lived in the California Desert Area
for 30 years and in California for 47 years. Mrs. Smith and her late husband, Raymond A.
Smith (deceased 1974) were the original owners of Smith’s Feed Store in Barstow, Calif.
Mr. Smith was also a native of Ozark, Missouri. Funeral services were held Tuesday,
August 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mead Mortuary Chapel in Barstow, Calif. followed by
interment in Mt. View Cemetery - Barstow, Calif, Her survivors are two sons, Roy Lee
Smith, Barstow, Calif., Danny Smith, Hinkley, Calif.; two daughters, Betty Walter,
Bishop, Calif. an Nola Rae Wetterman, Hinkley, Calif. and one brother, Jesse Meadows,
Ozark, Missouri; Twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was a past
member of the Hinkley Grange.
Smith, Olen A. 26 Jun 1914 - 28 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of James Thomas & Crystal Smith; married 1940 Pauline Clariday]
Olen A. Smith, 74, of Rogersville, died at 7:55 p.m. May 28 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Smith will be held at 2 p.m., today (Thursday,
June 1) at the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Revs. Tom Roberson and Louis
Caddell officiating. Burial will be in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Born
July 26, 1914 in Braymer to James Thomas and Crystal Smith, Mr. Smith was married in
1940 to Pauline Clariday. Surviving are his wife, Pauline; three sons, Tom and Bob of
Kansas City, Kansas, and Frank of Lakeview; three daughters, Lois Heldenbrand, Nixa,
Roberta Peden, Mexico. and Dorotha Newlon, Rogersville; one brother, Lesker Smith,
Kansas City; three sisters, Lilly Smith, Hurley, Ruby Richardson, Fordland, and Rosalee
Lancaster, St. Joseph; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces, nephews and cousins.
Smith, Otto E. 26 Jul 1880 - 16 Feb 1954 CCR 18 Feb 1954 p4
[Note: birth date from tombstone varies from obit age]
Funeral services for Otto E. Smith, 55, a former resident of Ozark, will be held at
2 p.m. Friday at the Chaffin Funeral Home. Death came Tuesday morning at the
Veterans Hospital at Wadsworth, Ka. where he had been a patient for the past two years.
A veteran of World War I, Mr. Smith had been invalided for several years by arthritis. He
was a member of the Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Opal Smith
of Route 1, Springfield; a son, Dean Smith of Willard; his father, Fred Smith of Kansas
City; a sister, Mrs. Melton Cokes of Springfield and one granddaughter. Dr. Sears F.
Riepma will officiate at the funeral services Friday afternoon and burial will be in Ozark
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Smith, Pauline 21 Aug 1911 - 21 Nov 2006 SN-L 26 Nov 2006
Pauline Smith was born August 21, 1911, and went to be with her Lord on
November 21, 2006. She was lovingly cared for at Ozark Riverview Manor for the last
years of her life. She is survived by her son, Mack Smith and his wife, Joan, of Florida,
and her daughter, Ruby Cunningham and her husband, Glenn, of Nixa. Also surviving are

a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Visitation
will be Monday, Nov. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral
services will be Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow at
White Chapel Memorial Gardens.
Smith, R. Victor 1913 - 24 May 1951 CCR 31 May 1951
R. Victor Smith, 37, of Route 3. Springfield, died at Burge hospital in Springfield
last Thursday following an accidental gunshot wound suffered while he was changing a
tire on a county road in northeastern Christian County. According to his own account
before he died of a blood clot, Smith had removed a loaded .22 caliber rifle to get at his
tire tools. The gun was discharged as he was replacing it in the car, the bullet entering his
chin and disintegrating in a sinus. Smith drove the five miles to Rogersville from his car
suffering from shock and the loss of blood. He died five hours later. Survivors include a
sister, Mrs. Ruby Green, of Sparta. His wife, three daughters, a son, two brothers, and his
parents also survive. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in Elm Grove Church
with burial in Roller Cemetery.
Smith, Raymond Albert 1900 - 14 Sep 1974
OH 7 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Alonzo “Lon” & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (McLain) Smith; married 31 Aug 1922
CCM Nola Meadows]
Raymond Albert Smith, 74 of Hinkley, died Sept. 14 at Bishop. Smith, a native
of Missouri, was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Nola; two sons, Roy Lee of
Barstow and Daniel Neal of Hinkley; two daughters, Nola Ray Wilterman of Hinkley and
Betty Jane Walter of Bishop, a brother, Roy of Missouri; two sisters, Edna Robinson of
Upland and Irene Marley of Ozark, 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services were at Mead Mortuary, Barstow. Interment was at Mt. View Cemetery.
Smith, Robert 1 Jan 1845 - 15 May 1923 CCR 25 May 1923
[Note: married Permelia Roberts 18 May 1846 - 19 Jan 1919]
Robert Smith, aged 79 years, 4 mos. and 15 days, died at his home near Swan
Post Office, Tuesday, May 15, 1923. Burial services were held on Thursday, May 17, at
the Boston cemetery east of Oldfield conducted by Rev. Burkhart.
Smith, Robert D. “Bob” 6 May 1937 - 11 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
[Note: married 3 Jan 1984 Shirley Henry]
Bob "Robert D." Smith, of RR1, Rock, passed away Monday afternoon, October
11, 1999, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. Born May 6, 1937, in Furley, Kansas, he
was the son of Robert L. and Clara Reynolds Smith. As a young man, he lived on a ranch
in Douglass, Kansas. He received his education in Douglass schools, and attended
Douglass High School. On January 3, 1984, he was united in marriage to Shirley Henry.
The couple made their home in Rock. At the time of his death, he had been employed
with Raytheon Corp. in Wichita for over 30 years. His hobbies included coyote hunting,
dog and horse racing, and he won many trophys for his Walker Dogs. He is survived by
his wife, Shirley, of the home; two daughters, Dee Dee Partee and Bubba Turner of
Mountain Home, Arkansas; and Kathy Mora and her husband, Joe, of Arkansas City; two
stepdaughters, Jerri Palmer and Lora Landis, both of Ozark; his father, Robert "Buck"

Smith, of Rock; his brother, Donnie Smith of Rock; his sister, Carol Smith-Foy and her
husband, Stuart, of Arkansas City; seven grandchildren, Kasey Franks, Tisha Diefenbach,
Kala and Karla Nally, Catlen Young, and Natasha and Austin Mora; and three stepgrandchildren, Jeremy Palmer, Constance Fanning, and Casey Landis. He was preceded
in death by his mother, Clara Smith. Funeral services was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday
October 15, 1999, at Miles Funeral Service. Interment was in Douglass Cemetery. A
memorial has been established in Mr. Smith's name with Hospice, Inc. Contributions,
may be made at the funeral home. Miles Funeral Service, Inc., David Miles, Director,
4001 East Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 720, Winfield, Kansas 67156. Phone 316-221-1111.
Smith, Robert Ernest 17 Jan 1972 - 14 Oct 2004 SN-L 17 Oct 2004 & CCH-N 27 Oct
2004
[Note: Son of Richard & Diane (Libby) Smith; married 12 Feb 2002 Shannon Ashley
Brotherton ]
Robert Ernest Smith, age 32, of Galena, passed away Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004,
near Poplar Bluff from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 17,
1972, the son of Richard and Diane Libby Smith. He graduated from Ozark High School.
On Feb. 12, 2002, he and Shannon Ashley Brotherton were united in marriage. Rob and
his wife owned a craft business. He was an avid reader, and loved music. He was a
member of the Board of Directors and was involved in the production of numerous plays
for the TriLakes Community Theater. He was active in the Democratic Party and was a
precinct captain. Rob was a Walt Disney fan and was helping to fulfill Walt Disney's
dreams for his hometown, Marceline, Mo. He was presently attending Church at Finley
Crossings in Nixa, and was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church in Ozark. His belief
was strong and he expressed that to others willingly. Survivors include his wife,
Shannon; his parents, Richard and Diane Smith, Ozark; two brothers, Andrew Smith,
Aurora, and Michael Smith, Springfield; grandparents, Marjoria L. Libby, Springfield,
and C. Raymond Smith, Springfield; two aunts, Judy Smith, Ozark, and Laura Crawford
and her husband Jim, Springfield; and cousins. Two grandparents, Ernest G. Libby and R.
Ruth Smith preceded him in death. A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.
19, in Hopedale Church, Ozark, with Pastor David Stone and Pastor Terry Kendrick
officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
SN-L 10/17/04
Smith, Robert G. 25 Jan 1924 - 15 Sep 2005 SN-L 17 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of James & Marie Smith; married 1953 Mary Brady]
Robert G. Smith, age 81, of Ozark, died Thursday, September 15, 2005, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born January 25, 1924, in Sedalia, Missouri, the son of James
and Marie Smith. He grew up and attended school in the Sedalia and Green Ridge area.
He served three years in the U.S. Army during World War II. He graduated from Central
Missouri State College in 1950 and attended graduate school at the University of
Missouri. In 1953 he and Mary Brady were married. Mr. Smith was engaged in farming
and the dairy business. He moved to Ozark in 1967 and built Elk Valley Estates. He
raised cattle and hogs and was known as "Ozark Bob". He was also in the fish business.
Survivors include: His wife of 51 years, Mary; son, Scott of Jefferson City; daughter,
Gayle of El Paso, Texas; four grandchildren, Jessica Smith of Missouri State University

in Springfield, Jeff Smith and Jill Smith at Missouri Southern in Joplin, and Natalie
Rhodes in El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Tom in Smithton, Missouri, and Ed in Edmond,
Oklahoma; three sisters, Shirley Doty in Sedalia, Martha Bohon in Windsor, Missouri,
and Mary Klosterman in Seattle, Washington; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will
be from 3 to 4 p.m. today, September 17 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A graveside
funeral will follow at 4:30 p.m. today in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Pastor
Rod Kelley officiating.
Smith, Robert M. 14 Jul 1922 - 4 Jul 1988 OH 7 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Lennie Buster & Elva (Shipman) Smith]
Robert M. Smith, 65, of Ozark, died at 1:50 a.m. July 4 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Smith were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Born in Sparta to Lennie Buster Smith and Elva (Shipman) Smith July 14,
1922, Mr. Smith had been a lifelong resident of Christian County. He was a retired
farmer and state highway department employee. He is survived by two brothers, Earl, of
Springfield, and Junior, of the home in Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Gracie Shelton, Ozark,
and Mrs. Mary Kerr, Branson; and by several nieces and nephews.
Smith, Roger L. 8 Jan 1940 – 29 Sep 1995 CCH-N 4 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of Clifford E. & Lena Mae Smith; married Sharon]
Roger L. Smith, age 55, of Nixa, died Friday, September 29, 1995, at his home.
He was born January 8, 1940, in Alpena, Arkansas, and was the son of Clifford E. and
Lena Mae Smith. Both parents preceded him in death. Mrs. Smith served his country in
the U.S. Navy. Survivors include: his wife, Sharon; four children, Cassie Smith,
Harrison, Arkansas, Staci Robeson, Nixa, Cinnamon Cook, Oklahoma, and Pepper
Smith, Springfield; four grandchildren, Tiffany, Melisa, Haley, and Hanna; and a sister,
Barbara Cooper, Harrison, Arkansas. Roger was loved by his family who will miss him
dearly. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, in Cherry Street
Baptist Church, Springfield, with Rev. Kenneth E. Gillming officiating. Burial will be in
Maplewood Cemetery, Harrison, Arkansas, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Smith, Ron 18 Jan 1952 - 29 Jun 2002 CCH-N 10 Jul 2002
[Note: married Oneida Cochrane]
Ron Smith, 50, Nixa, formerly of Ozark, passed away June 29, 2002, in his home.
He was born Jan. 18, 1952, in Aurora. He served his country in the National Guard. On
Aug. 14, 1971, he and Oneida Cochrane were married. Smith owned and operated area
convenience stores. Survivors include his wife, Oneida; a daughter, Shonna Marshall and
husband, Greg, Springfield; his father, Arnold Smith, Cassville; his mother and
stepfather, Vivian and Earl Watts, Springfield; two sisters and a brother, Joyce Pering, El
Dorado Hills, Calif., Francis Smith, Cassville and Gail Meadows, Nixa; nieces; nephews;
and cousins. Funeral services were July 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Charles
Smith officiating. Burial followed in Eisenhour Cemetery, south of Spokane.
Smith, Ross Richard 1942 - 26 May 1989 NN-E 1 Jun 1989

[Note: Son of Charles L. & Thelma P. Smith; married Judy Jones]
Ross Richard Smith, 46, of Highlandville, died May 26 in Burlington, Iowa, after
suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Smith were held May 30 in the
Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Burial was in Lebanon Cemetery. Mr. Smith graduated, from
Lebanon High School in 1960, and served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1987. He was a
Navy recruiter in the Rolla area. Most recently, he was employed by Tech-Matic of
Springfield. Surviving are his wife, Judy Jones Smith, Highlandville; two sons, Samuel
Smith, Springfield, and Matthew Smith, Highlandville; a daughter, Brenda Smith,
Chillicothe, Ohio; his parents, Charles L. and Thelma P. Smith, both of Lebanon, and a
sister, Doris Miller, and her husband, Tom, both of Lebanon.
Smith, Roxie 28 Apr 1893 - 2 Aug 1959
CCR 6 Aug 1959 p1
Mrs. Roxie Smith, 66, who operated a hotel in Ozark with her husband, Aret for
several years until their retirement last March, died Sunday night in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include her husband, a son, Jack, Ozark; a
daughter, Mrs. Syble Smith, Los Angeles and three grandchildren. Funeral services were
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Harold Hurst and
Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Smith, Ruth (Hornsby) 11 Nov 1927 - 17 Sept 2003 CCH-N 24 Sept 2003
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Mary (Somori) Hornsby; married 4 Jan 1947 Albert Smith]
Ruth Smith, 75, Ozark, formerly of Cynthiana, Ky., died Sept. 17, 2003, in her
home. She was born Nov. 11, 1927, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Harvey and
Mary (Somori) Hornsby. Her parents preceded her in death. On Jan. 4, 1947, she and
Albert Smith were united in marriage. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her
husband, Albert; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Baker, Springfield; a
granddaughter, Alexandra; and a brother, Fred Hornsby, Cynthiana, Ky. A memorial
service was held at 2 p.m. Sept. 21 in Ware Funeral Home, Cynthiana, Ky. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Smith, Ruth M. (Battini) 1919 - 4 Nov 2006 SN-L 7 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of William & Jessie Battini; married 20 Jan 1939 Al Smith]
Ruth M. Smith, 86, of Highlandville, Mo., passed away Saturday, November 4, at
St. John's Regional Hospital. Ruth was born in Denver, Colorado, in 1919. She was
united in marriage to Al Smith on January 20, 1939, in Riverside, Colorado. They have
two children; a son, Bob Smith of Highlandville, Mo., and a daughter, Diane Rooney of
Spokane, Mo. Ruth was a very dear and kind lady, she was a friend to everyone. She
loved flowers in her yard and feeding the birds. Most of her years she was a homemaker.
She worked at Highlandville and Spokane schools for about five years, helping in the
office and doing custodial work with her husband. Ruth attended and was a member of
Calvary Baptist Church of Ponce De Leon. She was preceded in death by her mother,
Jessie Battini; her father, William Battini; and a grandson, James Rooney of Spokane,
Mo. She is survived by her husband, Al Smith; her son, Bob Smith; her daughter, Diane
Rooney; a daughter-in-law, Charis Smith; three grandchildren, Mitch Smith and his wife,
Teresa, Kerie Bice and her husband, Bill, and Kim Howard; seven great-grandchildren,
Robert Howard, Johnny Howard, Derek Mullen, Valerie Dyer, Wesley Smith, Courtney

Counts and Emily Counts; four great-great-grandchildren, Dillion Keller, Kaleb Howard,
Kaylie Howard and Tanner Howard. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on
Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, 4500 S. Lone Pine
Ave., Springfield, MO 65804. Visitation will be held today, November 7, 2006, from 12
to 5 p.m. at Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Online personal
condolences may be made at www.klingner-cope.com.
Smith, Sam 1872 - 8 Feb 1949 CCR 17 Feb 1949
[Note: married Dolly]
Funeral services for Sam Smith, 77, who died Tuesday afternoon, Feb 8, at his
home in Billings, were held Thursday afternoon at the Billings Baptist church, with the
Rev. Lowell McFall officiating. Burial was in Smart cemetery under direction of MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Billings. Mr. Smith was a retired farmer and a life long resident
of the Billings community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dolly Smith; two daughters,
Mrs. Orpha Gern and Mrs. Gladys Schmidt, both of Billings; two step-daughters, Mrs.
Lorenz Jones of Springfield and Mrs. Ora Kelley of Miller; one sister, Mrs. Bertie Fowler
of Aurora; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of friends.
Smith, Sanford “Sant” 6 Jan 1886 - 15 Apr 1956 CCR 26 Apr 1956 p5
Funeral services for Sanford “Sant” Smith, 70, a native of the Swan community
and a widely-known farmer and stockman, who died April 15 in St. Johns Hospital were
held Wednesday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel at the Chaffin Funeral Home in
Ozark. Rev. Webb officiated with burial in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
His wife, Cora Toon Smith, preceded him in death in 1950, as did one daughter, Velma
Louise at the age of four. Survivors include one son, Robert Theron Smith of Swan and
Mrs. daughter, Mrs. Pauline Johnson of Topeka, Kan.; two grandchildren, Bob and Joe
Smith; two sisters, Mrs. Ina Blevins of Sparta and Lora Poage of Swan and other relatives
Smith, Sarah Ann (Lassley) 15 Mar 1907 - 25 Aug 2006 SN-L 27 Aug 2006 & SN-L 29
Aug 2006 & SN-L 30 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Eliza Adeline (Elliott) Lassley; married 16 May
1925 CCM Devinia C. Smith 4 Dec 1907 - 27 Mar 1935]
Sarah Ann Smith, 99, Springfield, Mo., departed this life August 25, 2006. She
was born March 15, 1907, to Wm. and Adeline (Elliott) Lassley. Sarah was a member of
Baptist Temple of Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Devinia, in
1935; and two sons, Charles Smith and Louie H. Smith. Survivors include one son and
his wife, Billy J. and Bernice Smith of Midwest City, Okla.; three daughters, Edith
Pauline Davis of Rogersville, Betty J. Smith and Emma A. Wheeler, both of Springfield;
and one sister, Marie Seliger of the state of California. Funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2006, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, Mo.,
with Reverend Gary Longstaff officiating. Burial will be in Miller Cemetery, near
Rogersville, Mo. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield, Mo.
Smith, Sharon E. 19 May 1940 - 31 Dec 1990 NN-E 10 Jan 1991

[Note: Daughter of Roy & Mary E. Smith]
Sharon E. Smith, 50, Springfield, died suddenly in her home Monday evening,
Dec. 31, 1990. Born May 19, 1940, in Ozark, she was a lifelong resident of the
Springfield area. In 1958, she graduated from Republic High School. Blind since 1972,
she was able to live alone for the past eight years. She enjoyed the C.B. radio and was
known as "Country Girl." She was a member of the Berean Baptist Church. Survivors
include her mother, Mary E. Smith, Springfield; three sisters, Cindy Johnson, Republic,
Sandra Mitchell, Lebanon, and Shirley Johnson, Springfield and 12 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roy, in 1987. Services were held Thursday, Jan.
3, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Leon Gray officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Springfield Association
for the Blind.
Smith, Sherry 24 May 1966 - 24 May 1966 CCR 26 May 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Roy & (Martin) Smith]
Sherry Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Galena, was dead at birth
Tuesday morning in St. John’s Hospital. Besides her parents, the infant is survived by
two sisters, Maxine and Sandra Kay, both of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. Harold
Smith of Galena and Mrs. Helen Smith, Coos Bay, Ore.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Martin, Sparta; paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Judy Smith of Galena and
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary Martin of Galena. Graveside services were at 2
p.m. today in Selmore Cemetery with the Rev. Robert L. Johnson officiating. Burial was
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Smith, Simon R. 8 May 1913 – 21 Sep 1996 CCH-N 25 Sep 1996
Simon R. Smith, 83, Sparta., died Saturday, Sept. 21, 1996 in Cox Medical
Center, South. He was born May 8, 1913 in Bruner and was the son of William Charles
and Mary Elizabeth (McHaffie) Smith. He was a farmer and lived throughout his life in
the Bruner and Sparta area. He was saved at an early age and attended several churches
before his health prevented him from attending. He was preceded in death by: His wife,
Ella (Hale) Smith; his parents; two brothers, Charley Smith and Lawrence Smith; four
sisters, Corda Braden, Gracie McDonald, Esta Moses and Pearl Smith. Survivors include
three daughters, Mildred Sisco and her husband, Don, Chadwick; Mary Gullett and her
husband Don, Bruner; and Marjorie “Jo” Thomas, Rogersville; a son, Bill Smith and his
wife Wanda, Sparta; 7 grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; four step
grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; and four sisters, Iva Rogers, Sparta, Nellie
Robinson, Springfield, Eva Bellman, Elkland and Lois Hurt, Springfield. Funeral services
were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Smith, Streeter 24 Jul 1902 - 29 Jun 1979 OH 5 Jul 1979 p3
Streeter Smith, 76, of Buffalo, brother of Fred Smith of Sparta, died last Friday at
Smith-Glynn-Callaway Clinic in Springfield. He was a retired farmer. Services were held
Sunday in Buffalo with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Smith, Susan P. (Harper)

12 Nov 1843 - 5 Sep 1914

Mrs. Susan P. Smith, widow of the late John H. Smith, died at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. J. M. Williams, in Ozark, at 6 o’clock p.m. Saturday, September 5, after a
lingering illness of more than four months. Funeral services were held at the Baptist
church Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. T. Vanover, with interment in the city
cemetery beside her husband who passed away a little less than two years ago. Mrs.
Smith leaves five grown children, to-wit: Mrs. J. M. Williams, of Ozark, Mrs. Sam
James, of Oklahoma, Mrs. Wesley Weatherman, of Selmore, Mr. W. E. Smith and Mr.
Lon Smith, both of Ozark, besides her many grandchildren and other relatives, to mourn
her departure. The family have the deepest sympathy of their many friends in Ozark and
vicinity as was shown by the large crowd in attendance at the funeral. Contributed by
Geraldine Ford.
Smith, Terry (Caudill) Hunt 6 Oct 1868 - 21 Sep 1952 CCR 25 Sep 1952 p8
[Note: married 1885 William J. Hunt; married 12 May 1928 F. Marion Smith; name in
1828 was Harvill - may have married William Riley Harvill 1908 in Lawrence County,
MO]
Terry Caudill Smith was born October 6, 1868 and died Sunday, Sept 21, 1952 at
the age of 84 at her home in the Shady Grove community. At the age of 17 she was
united in marriage to William J. Hunt. To this union three children were born. Mr. Hunt
preceded her in death in 1900 and one child died in infancy. On May 12, 1928, she was
united in marriage to F. M. Smith who survives her. Also surviving her are one daughter,
Mrs. Eva Harvill of Sparta, one son, Joe Hunt of Ozark; two brothers, Mark Caudill of
Springfield and Leroy Caudill of Galena; two sisters, Mrs. Vina Howard of Ozark and
Mrs. Susie Howard of Sparta; 12 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and eight step
grandchildren include Mrs. Nellie Garrison and Mrs. Bill Canard of Ozark. She was
converted in early life and became a member of the Baptist Church. Funeral services
were conducted Tuesday, Sept 23 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel, by Rev.
Harold Hurst, with burial in the Shipman Cemetery
Smith, Terry Wayne 3 Nov 1955 - 7 Nov 1955 CCR 10 Nov 1955 p4
Terry Wayne Smith, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith of Sparta passed away
November 7 in Springfield Baptist Hospital at the age of four days Graveside services
were conducted November 8 in the Sparta Cemetery by Rev. Harold Hurst of Ozark, with
burial there under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark
Smith, Thomas Ervin
17 Apr 1843 - 16 Sep 1935
[Note different spellings of name in obit & other records]
Irvin Smith was born near Dardanelle in Searcy County, Arkansas in 1843 and
passed away on Monday, Sept. 16. In 1860 he was united in marriage to Jane Roberts,
who preceded him in death. To this union were born ten children, those surviving being
T.R. Smith of Hatch, N.M., Willie of Parriton, Texas, Mrs. Wood Harvey of Seminole,
Oklahoma, Mrs. Adeline Eidson of Idaho Falls, Idaho. On July 25, 1907 he was again
united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Pruitt. Besides the above children and the widow he
leaves to mourn his departure, 1 brother, Marion of Sparta and a host of nephews, nieces
and other relatives. He united with the Baptist church at the age of 17 in the town of his
birth. He later moved this membership to Sparta. He fought in the Civil war and was a

member of the 1st Arkansas Cavalry. Funeral services will be held Friday at Sparta with
Rev. Worth Caughron will officiate. Burial will be made in the Ozark cemetery under the
direction of Klepper Funeral Home. Contributed by Debra Clark.
Smith, Veta Marie (Daugherty) 29 Dec 1897 - 6 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Jefferson & Arminta Emily (Sink) Daugherty; married 7
May 1923 Joshua A. Smith 1885 - 8 Sep 1954]
Veta Marie Smith, 92, Nixa, died March 6, 1990, in the Hermitage Regional Park
Care Center, Hermitage. She was born in Nixa on Dec. 29, 1897, to Thomas Jefferson
Daugherty and Arminta Emily Sink. She was married to Joshua A. Smith, Springfield, on
May 7, 1923. They adopted a daughter, Donnis, on April 20, 1935. Donnis married
Raymond Eugene Heathcock in 1950. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Josh;
her daughter, Donnis; a stepdaughter, Cleata Smith; an infant, Reginald Lester Daugherty
Smith; and three sisters, Victoria McConnell Gillispie, Mamie Gilbert and Inez Wallace.
She is survived by a stepdaughter, Lucille Smith; two nieces, Phyllis June Walden and
Joan Rozell; one nephew, Tom Gilbert, Nixa. Graveside services were held Friday at 2
p.m. at Payne Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Bundy officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa.
Smith, W. Karen (Compton) 24 Feb 1958 - 11 Apr 1911 NN-E 25 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of & Ada (?) Compton; married William John Smith]
W. Karen Smith, 33, Oldfield, died Thursday, April 11, 1991, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Feb. 24, 1958, in Lander, Wyo., and
was proud of her Shoshone Indian Heritage. Survivors include her husband, William John
Smith; her mother, Ada Breedlove, Tucson, Ariz.; her mother-in-law, Lula Fay Guerin;
Sparta; three brothers; Robert Compton, U.S. Army, Germany, Allen Compton,
Chandler, Ariz., and Bradley Compton, Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Elizabeth McHaffie,
Ozark, and Pamela Breedlove, Tucson, Ariz.; and a special niece, Selene Revere,
Elkhead. The funeral was Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. James "Hobo"
Applegate. officiating.
Smith, Wanda (Brown) 23 Nov 1938 - 8 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of James A. & ? (?) Brown; married Robert L. Smith]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Wanda Smith, 35 , a lifelong Rogersville
area resident, were at 2 p.m. Friday in Marsh Chapel here with Bruce Brown officiating.
Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mrs. Smith died at 5:55
a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Robert L.; two sons, Bart and Brad,
both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Brown, Fordland; two brothers,
Kelley C. Brown, Maple Valley, Wash. and Jamie Brown, Route 11, Springfield,
Springfield; and four sisters, Mrs. Fern McFadden, Sparta, Mrs. Flo Dalton, Cashmere,
Wash., Mrs. Billie Felton, 1500 West Grant, Springfield and Mrs. Wilda Essary, Route 1,
Rogersville.
Smith, Wanda Lou (Johnson) 31 Mar 1947 - 24 Sep 1998 CCH-N 30 Sep 1998
[Note: Daughter of Floyd and Fama Marie Johnson; married 16 Nov 1963 John J. Smith ]

Wanda Lou Smith, 51, passed away in her home on September 24. She was born
to Floyd and Fama Marie Johnson on March 31, 1947 in Ozark, one of four children. Her
father and a sister precede her in death. On November 16, 1963, Wanda Lou Johnson and
John J. Smith were united in marriage, in Ohio. To this union was born four children. She
liked doing crossword puzzles and taking care of her grandchildren. She is survived by
her mother, Fama Johnson, Sparta; husband, John, of the home; Amy Smith, Sparta, Patty
Kennedy, Sparta, Danny, Sparta, and Johnny, Oldfield; two brothers, Floyd Rex Johnson
of Elkland, and Buddy Johnson of St. Louis. Services were conducted by Bennie DeWitt
of Oldfield, on Sunday, September 27, at 2 p.m. at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark The body will be cremated after services under the direction of the funeral home.
Smith, Warner W. 1892 - 29 Aug 1965 CCR 2 Sep 1965 p1
Funeral services for Warner W. Smith, 73, of Route 1, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Billy Wolfe officiated. with burial in
Roller cemetery
Mr. Smith died of an apparently self-inflicted bullet wound Sunday
morning at his home five miles south of Rogersville.
Smith, Willard E. 1 Jul 1910 – 25 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
Willard E. Smith, 81, Ozark, died Monday evening, Nov. 25, 1991 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born near Ozark July 1, 1910, and was the
son of William and Rose Sallee Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County
and married Lucy Billingsly Dec. 22, 1934. He was a member of Hopedale Baptist
Church. Preceding him in death were a son, Jerry Willard Smith, in 1982; and two
brothers, Guy and Glen Smith. Survivors include his wife, Lucy; a daughter, Virginia
Smith Perkins and her husband, Charles; and a brother, John Smith, all of Springfield; a
sister, Daisy Koch, Nixa; a daughter-in-law, Kay Anderson; six grandchildren, Charles
W. Perkins, Candy Brown, Carol Perkins, Kelly Smith, Debbie Parker, and Jennifer
Aurentz; and five great-grandsons. Services were held Friday in Adams Funeral Home
with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Smith, Willard Elmer 1887 - 6 Nov 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: married 6 Nov 1922 Amy]
Willard Elmer Smith, 90, died at 3:55 p.m. Sunday in his home at 2736 College
after a three-month illness. Mr. Smith was retired as a guard and construction foreman at
the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners here. A native of Brookville, Kan, moving to
Springfield in 1938 from Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Mr. Smith was a World War I veteran
and a member of Good-Ballinger Post No. 69 of the American Legion. Surviving are his
wife, Amy to whom he had been married 55 years Sunday; a daughter, Mrs. Edith
Linaweaver, Lansing, Kan.; a grandson who was reared in the home, Robert Wingender,
Ozark and four great grandsons. Arrangements were under the direction of Ralph
Thieme.
Smith, William Charles 12 Oct 1876 - 13 Dec 1951 CCR 20 Dec 1951
[Note: Son of Jacob R. & Matilda (Mitchell) Smith; married 11 Aug 1895 Mary Esabell
“Belle” McHaffie 16 Jul 1878 - 8 Feb 1958]

William Charles Smith, 75-year old resident of the Bruner community, passed
away at his home on Dec. 13, 1951. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary E.
McHaffie on Aug. 11, 1895, and to this union eleven children were born. Two children
preceded their father in death. He was converted to Christ at the age of twenty-one, and
became a member of the Assembly of God church. Surviving are his wife, Mary; three
sons, Charlie of Washington, Lawrence of Oldfield, and Simmon of Bruner; six
daughters, Mrs. Esta Moses of Sparta, Mrs. Cordia Braden of Bruner, Mrs. Lula
Loveland of Springfield, Mrs. Iva Rogers of Rogersville, Mrs. Eva Billman of St. Louis
and Mrs. Nellie Nichols of Springfield; three brothers, Jim Smith of Winslow, AR,
Robert Smith of Ft. Scott, KS, and Arthur Smith of Miller, MO; 33 grandchildren and ten
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Bruner
church by the Rev. Horton, with burial in the McHaffie cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin funeral home.
Smith, William Earl 3 Jun 1926 - Apr 2004 SN-L 25 Apr 2004
Funeral services for Earl Smith, age 77, of Galena, will be at 11 a.m. Monday in
Spokane First Baptist Church under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial
will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Smith, William Eason
28 Dec 1821 - 29 Nov 1899
Died at his home two miles southwest of Ozark, Christian County November 29,
1899, William Eason Smith, of heart disease age nearly 78 years. Mr. Smith was born in
Jackson County, Alabama Dec. 28th, 1821. When but 8 years old he moved to
Washington County, Arkansas where he lived only about two years, when he moved to
Carroll County, Ark., where he lived almost all the time until the breaking out of the civil
war. He was a union man and on this account he was compelled to move again and came
to Missouri in 1865 where he has since resided. In 1840 he married Diana Hutson, and
from this union were born twelve children, eleven whom grew to man hood and
womanhood, and nine are still living. Two of his sons, John and Marion, enlisted in the
union army and served throughout the war. When about 28 years old Eason Smith
professed faith in Christ and credited with the Presbyterian church, and although meeting
with many reverses during life, he was always industrious and honorable, and lived
peaceably; and was highly respected in the community. Mrs. Smith says that having lived
with him 59 years, that since his profession of religion he has lived a consistent Christian
life. The funeral service was held in Ozark, at the Baptist-meeting house on November
30, and the remains were buried in the Ozark Cemetery. Submitted by Debra Clark.
Smith, William Clay "Buddy"
23 Apr 1946 - 15 Mar 2004 CCH-N 17 Mar 2004
William Clay "Buddy" Smith, 57, Nixa, died Monday, March 15, 2004, in his
home. He was born April 23, 1946 in Memphis, Tenn., the son of William C. and Mary
Ruth (Proctor) Smith. He served his country in the U.S. Army. On Sept. 8, 1977, he and
Rebecca Leigh Bayless were united in marriage. Smith retired in 1999 as an electromechanical engineer for the city of Memphis, Tenn. He was a member of Crane Bible
Baptist Church, and was also a member of the Memphis Masonic Lodge. He had served
for 20 years as a deputy for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. He was preceded in

death by his parents, and two sisters, Elizabeth Aultz and Margaret LaPradd.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca; three children, William C. Smith and wife
Carri, Olive Branch, Miss., Andrea Ruth Smith and Samantha Leigh Smith, both of the
home; one granddaughter, Bailey Smith; one sister, Bailey Faye Thompson, Walls, Miss.;
and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. March 19 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Pastor Robert Sharp officiating. Burial with military honors will follow
in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. March 18 in
the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Smithwick, Martin 19 Mar 1923 - 3 May 2000 CCH-N 10 May 2000
[Note: married Marlin]
Martin Smithwick, age 77, of Ponce De Leon, passed away Wednesday, May 3,
2000 in Century Pines, Ozark. He was born March 19, 1923 in Kennett, Missouri. He
served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Smithwick was a farmer.
He was a lifetime member of Disabled American Veterans, and a member of Galena
Masonic Lodge #515 A.F and A.M. Survivors include: his wife, Marlin; three children,
Jim Smithwick, Nixa, Pat Carter and her husband Ken, Springfield, and Linda Wiseheart,
Ozark; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters and their husbands, Olean
and Frank Griffin, Benton, Arkansas, and Lula and Jack Hancock, Kennett; and other
relatives. He was preceded in death by twelve brothers and sisters. A Masonic service
was held Tuesday, May 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with R.W B. Williams A.
"Bill" Moore officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Missouri Veteran's
Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation was Monday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Disabled Americans Veterans, in care of Adams Funeral
Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Snap, Blanche (Faught) 23 Apr 1913 - 24 Sep 1979 OH 4 Oct 1979 p2
[Note: Daughter of Zachary & Martha Jane (Maynard) Faught]
Services for Mrs. Blanche Faught Snap, 66, sister of Mrs. Dora Fitzpatrick, Nixa,
were held last Thursday in Tulsa. Burial was in Kellyville, Okla. Mrs. Snap died Sept. 24
in a Tulsa Hospital.
Snavely, John W., Rev. 1 May 1933 - 27 Oct 2004 SN-L 29 Oct 2004 & SN-L 29 Oct
2004
[Note: Son of Joe Amos & Emily (Stucki) Snavely; married Lillian]
John W. Snavely, 71, Ozark, Mo., passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2004.
The son of Joe Amos Snavely and Emily (Stucki) Snavely, John was born May 1, 1933,
in Norwood, Mo. He answered the call to the ministry in 1963, pastoring four churches in
the Southwest Missouri area over the next 33 years. The last ten years, John was the
Pastoral Care Pastor of James River Assembly. He was a veteran of the United States
Navy. John is survived by his wife, Lillian of the home; five children, Terry Snavely,
Branson, Mo., Cheryl Hart, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Matthew Snavely, Double Oak, Texas,
Joy Mitchell, Springfield, Mo., and Lori Wassam, Frisco, Texas; 15 grandchildren,
Joshua, Dustin and Preston Snavely, Larisa McPeters, Cody and Taylor Hart, Benjamin,
Jenna and Rachel Snavely, Laramie, Cooper and Connor Mitchell, Jordan, Logan and
Spencer Wassam; one great-grandchild, Jaden Snavely; brothers and sisters, Wilma

Easter, Lebanon, Mo., Delta Forrest, Norwood, Mo., Rev. Joe D. Snavely, Springfield,
Mo., Alice Kingsland, Mtn. Grove, Mo., James Snavely, Springfield, Mo., Ilena Bolt,
Mtn. Grove, Mo., Rev. Jerry Snavely, Springfield, Mo., Donna Bennett, Norwood, Mo.,
and Brenda Bradshaw, Fortson, Ga. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October
30, 2004, in James River Assembly, Hwy 65 & CC., with Pastor John Lindell officiating.
Graveside services and burial will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Thomas Cemetery, Norwood,
Mo., under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Friends may visit 3 p.m. to 8
p.m. today, Friday, in the funeral home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street, Springfield, Mo.
The family will receive friends 9 a.m. Saturday at James River Assembly until service
time at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the James River Assembly
Mission Fund.
Published 10/29/04
Snearley, Alta (Herd) 5 Dec 1924 - 21 Jan 2005 SN-L 23 Jan 2005
Alta Snearley, the daughter of Otis Herd and Eva Mae (Vanmeter) Herd, was born
Dec. 5, 1924, and departed this life Jan. 21, 2005, at the age of 80 years, 1 month, and 16
days. Alta was a resident of Oldfield, Mo., for the past 20 years, moving from Ava, Mo.
Alta and Elzie Denton were united in marriage in 1946 and to this union two children
were born. On May 3, 1952, Alta and Warren W. Snearley were united in marriage in Mt.
Home, Ark. Mr. Snearley preceded Alta in death. Alta was employed as Milk Truck
Driver for 14 years. She loved camping and blue grass festivals, watching NASCAR, the
St. Louis Cards, quilting, reading, gardening, but most of all, loved being with family and
friends. Alta was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Ava, Mo. Alta was
also preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Troy Herd, one sister, Freda Cockrum,
and one sister-in-law, Linda Herd. Alta is survived by a son, Kenneth and wife, Janet
Denton, Ozark, Mo.; a daughter, Deloris and husband, Robert Hammons, Oldfield, Mo.;
six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother, Leslie Herd, Marionville, Mo.;
one sister, Leta and husband, Bill Tabor, St. Louis, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Evelyn Herd,
Beulah, Colo., and a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 24, 2005, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, Mo., with the Rev.
Howard Kenyon officiating. Interment will follow in the Fannon Cemetery. Visitation
will be Monday at 1 p.m. until service time.
Sneed, Bliss Edward 5 Jul 1930 - 5 Nov 2001 CCH-N 14 Nov 2001
[Note: Son of Harry Dewey & Ica Elmeada (Lawson) Sneed; married 12 Mar 1950
Deloris Dawes; no legible stone in Hopedale Cemetery]
Bliss Edward Sneed, age 71, of Ozark passed away Nov. 5, 2001, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born July 5, 1930, in Maramac, Okla., the son of Harry
Dewey and Ica Elmeada (Lawson) Sneed. He and Deloris Dawes were married March 12,
1950. Bliss worked as an industrial X-ray technician. He and Deloris lived in Colorado
for 30 years before moving to Ozark in 1991. Bliss enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending
time with his family camping in Colorado. Survivors include: his wife Deloris; four
children, Karen Patterson and her husband Gerald, Texas, Randy Sneed, Nixa, Ronda
Coop and her husband Ron, Colo., and Carla Johnson and her husband David, Colo.; nine
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harry Sneed, William Sneed and
David Sneed, all of Okla.; and two sisters, Evelyn Johnson and Bama Hasselmeier, both

of Okla. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were Thursday, Nov.
8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Charles Chambers officiating. Burial was
in Hopedale Cemetery Ozark.
Sneed, Carl Raymond 1 Nov 1926 - 29 Dec 2005 SN-L 4 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Carl Richard & Lillie May Sneed]
Carl Raymond Sneed, 79, Montclair, Calif., formerly of Republic, Mo., passed
away December 29, 2005. He was born November 1, 1926, to Carl Richard and Lillie
May Sneed in Willard, Mo., and grew up in Republic, Mo. He graduated from Republic
High School and SMSU and taught school in several areas in Southwest Missouri. He
served his country in the U.S. Army, finally moving to Yorba Linda, Calif., where he
taught school for more than 30 years before retiring. Raymond was a member of the
Yorba Linda United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
brother, Lloyd, who was killed in Europe during World War II; brothers, Phillip, Ted and
Robert; and a sister, Barbara Walters. He is survived by brothers, Donald and wife,
Helen, John and wife, Sandy; sisters, Edna Dean and husband, Paul, Republic, Wanda
Tiller, Mt. Vernon, and Evelyn Wampler and husband, Harold, Clever; many nieces and
nephews and a very good friend, Gladys Ramirez, Upland, Calif. Services will be held at
2 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Mary
Ann Morris officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery, Republic. Visitation
will be 1 to 2 p.m. Friday prior to service. The casket will be closed at the beginning of
the service. Memorials may be made to The Kitchen, in care of the funeral home.
Sneed, John F. "Cube" 2 Jul 1906 - 27 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Bertie Franklin & Rosa Martha (Zimmerman) Sneed; married Marie Hill]
J. F. “Cube” Sneed, 82, of Ozark, formerly of Springfield, died at 10:45 pm Sept
27 at Springfield General Hospital. Services for Mr. Sneed were held Saturday at
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with the Revs. Orvie Best and L. Douglas Greer
officiating. Burial was in Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Mr. Sneed was born July 2, 1906
in Greene County to Bertie Franklin and Rosa Martha (Zimmerman) Sneed. He was
united in marriage to Marie Hill, who preceded him in death in 1976. A farmer and heavy
equipment operator, he was a member of Gate of the Temple Lodge #422, Vincil Chapter
#110 Royal Arch Mason, St. John’s Commandery #20 Knights Templar, Queen City
Chapter of the Eastern Star #226, and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. Mr. Sneed’s survivors
include a daughter, Nilene Tennis, Ozark; a son, Neil F., Willard; a brother, W.S. Sneed,
Willard; a sister, Josephine Koeneman, Willard; and six grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
Snelson, AnnaBell (Geren) 4 Feb 1930 -14 Feb 2004 CCH-N 17 Feb 2004
AnnaBell Snelson, 74, Springfield, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, in James River
Care Center, Springfield. She was born Feb. 4, 1930 in Hurley, the daughter of John
Henry and Orpha (Smith) Geren. Snelson worked as a waitress before retirement. She
attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Highlandville. She loved her family and the
time they could spend together. She also enjoyed playing bingo and crocheting. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Oral Snelson; her parents; one sister; and two brothers.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammy Goddard, Ozark; two sons, Jon Gray, Springfield,

and Jim Gray, Jerusalem, Ark.,; five grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene Geren,
Springfield, and Betty Moore, Chowchilla, Calif.; a step-son, Gene Snelson, Bella Vista,
Ark.; and three step-daughters, Bonnie Bishop, Willard, Wanda Hair, Springfield, and
Genevieve Carter, Raleigh, N.C. A graveside funeral was held at 2 p.m. Feb. 17 in Smart
Cemetery near Clever, with Pastor Rick Washam officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Snethern, Brenda Mae (Smith) Hessee 26 Feb 1948 - 15 Mar 2004 SN-L 18 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Lymon Ervin & Gracie Jaunita (Pippin) Smith; married ? Hesse;
married second J.B. Snethern]
Brenda Mae Snethern, 56, of Springfield, Mo., the daughter of Lymon Ervin
Smith and Gracie Jaunita Pippin Smith was born Feb. 26, 1948, in Springfield, and
departed from this life at her residence on March 15, 2004. She graduated from
Rogersville High School and SMSU with a BS degree. Brenda was preceded in death by
her father, Lymon. She is survived by her husband, J.B. Snethern of Springfield; one son,
Mark Hessee and wife Cindy, St. Louis, originally from Belgium; her mother, Jaunita
Hicks, Rogersville; two stepdaughters, Jessica and Annie; two brothers, Doyle Smith and
wife Lois, Rogersville, and Larry Smith and wife Karen, Ozark; a sister, Peggy
Blankenship and husband Carl, Ozark; and aunts and uncles, Clella Cantrell, DeWayne
and Charlene Pippin, Johnny Dwight Pippin, and Alvenia Smith. Funeral services will be
at 1 p.m. today in Clark Chapel, James River Assembly, with Dr. Jimmy Root officiating
under the direction of Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will
follow in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Boys and Girls Club of Springfield.
Snider, Alice Bernice 1922 - 9 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note : Daughter of ? & Nellie (?) Snider]
Alice Bernice Snider, 59, Ozark, was found dead at her home Nov. 9 after
apparently suffering a heart attack. Miss Snider was a native and longtime resident of
Springfield. She had been a resident of Ozark for the past three years. She was a
bookkeeper and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her
mother, Mrs. Nellie Snider, of the home; a sister, Mrs. Fern Knight, Whittier, Calif.; two
brothers, George, Whittier, Calif. and Raymond, Springfield; and several nieces and
nephews. Services were held Nov. 13 in Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Ronald T.
Fleming officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Snider, Archie Huston Taft 20 Jan 1911 - 7 Apr 1948 CCR 15 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Calvin Ray & Rachel (Caudill) Snider; married 3 Mar 1934 CCM Agnes
Marie Bell Baird; married Ethel Hale]
Archie Huston Snider, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Cal Snider, met a tragic death
by a locomotive last Wednesday, April 7th in Bakersfield, Calif., where he was residing.
He was born 37 years ago at Bartlesville, Okla., later moving with his parents to Caney,
Kans. He was a member of the First Baptist church at Caney. He is survived by his wife,
the former Ethel Hale of Ozark, two children, Linda and Morriss by a former marriage,
four sisters, Mrs. Terry Fuqua and Mrs. Cecil Noblitt of Caney, Kans., Mrs. Cervy Willis
of Orville, Wash., Mrs. Ross Lee Rogers of Rogersville, Mo., and one brother, Chester,

of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral
Home with Rev. Sylva Howard and Rev. Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in the Ozark
cemetery.
Snider, Bessie A. 10 Jul 1903 - 24 Apr 1976 OH 29 Apr 1976 p8
[Note: married John Fian Snider 4 Jul 1873 - 9 Oct 1975]
Services for Mrs. Bessie A. Snider, 72 of 1038 South Golden, were at 3 p.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery. Mrs. Snider died about 5 p.m. Saturday at her home after a
long illness.
Snider, Chester John Henry 20 May 1902 - 8 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Calvin Ray & Rachel (Caudill) Snider; married 12 Dec 1925 CCM Ina
Irene Baird 1 Oct 1907 - 7 Feb 1938 ; married 31 Aug 1940 CCM Hattie Dennis 24 Dec
1901 - 16 Dec 1982 m/1 Harvey]
OZARK - Chester H. Snider, 75, Ozark, died at 3:20 p.m. Wednesday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Mr. Snider was a native of Missouri. HE
lived a short time in Oklahoma before moving back to Missouri. He lived in Ozark most
of his life. Mr. Snider was a retired state highway employee and carpenter. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church here. Survivors include his wife, Hattie; a son, Robert
L. of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Wagner, Lamont, Wash.; three step-sons, Ike
Harvey, Lester Harvey and Bill Harvey, all of Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Terry Fuqua,
Caney, Kan., Mrs. Verba Willis, Oroville, Wash., Mrs. Cecil Noblitt, Caney, Kan. and
Mrs. Rosie Lee Rogers, Rogersville, and seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren,
six step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
AND
Snider, Chester John Henry 20 May 1902 - 8 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the prayers, food,
flowers, cards and all the kindnesses shown our family during the illness and loss of our
loved one. May God Bless each one of you. The Chester Snider Family.
AND
Snider, Chester John Henry 20 May 1902 - 8 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p10
The family of Chester Snider wishes to express their deep appreciation to all of
their friends and relatives who sent cards, food and flowers, act of kindness shown, in the
recent bereavement of their loved one. Hattie Snider, Bob and Marolyn Snider, Wanda
and Cecil Wagner and grandchildren and family
Snider, Elsie Mae (Hull) 24 Oct 1905 - 3 Nov 1954 CCR 11 Nov 1954 p1
[Note: married 10 Apr 1924 William Newton Snider 29 Nov 1901 - 29 Oct 1982]
Funeral services for Mrs. Elsie Mae Snider, 49, who died November 2 at her
home in Springfield, were held November 5 in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev.
Mitchell officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home. Survivors include her husband, Newt Snider; four sons, Gene, Jack, Frank and
Jerry Snider, all of Springfield; four grandchildren; her father, Charles Hull; seven

brothers, Otie, Fred and Alva, all of Bruner, Elzie of Elkhead, Ellis of Carthage, George
of Claremore, Okla. and George of Kansas City, Kan.; three sisters, Effie of Bruner,
Nettie of Springfield and Florence of Pryor, Okla, and other relatives.
Snider, Emma Florence (James) 1 Aug 1886 - 11 Dec 1954
CCR 16 Dec 1954
p3
[Note: Daughter of Adam Francis & Mary Fraces (Watts) James; married Henry Jackson
Snider 1 Nov 1872 - 5 Jun 1952]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Florence Snider, 68, who died Saturday morning,
December 11, at the home of a sister, Mrs. Adrian Shipman of Sparta, were held Monday,
December 13 at 2 p.m. in the Bruner community building, with Bro. Fields officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Survivors include four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Snider of Webb City, Mrs. Effie Rogers of
Oregon, Mrs. Mary Ann Snider and Mrs. Dove Shipman of Sparta; one brother, Newt
James of Springfield; and other relatives. She was a member of the Church of Christ for
over 30 years.
Snider, Evelyn Irene 1916 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 7 Jun 2005
[Note: married Chester Snider]
Evelyn Irene Snider, age 88, Springfield, Mo., died at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, June 5,
in Cox South Hospital. She was a homemaker and a longtime member of Immanuel
Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and belonged to the Women's
Missionary Union. She spent her life caring for others. She was preceded in death by
husband, Chester Snider. She is survived by two nephews, Kenneth Douglas Gardner II,
Hazelareen, Ala., and Carl Henry Gardner, Liberty, Mo.; and one sister-in law, Mary
Sutter, Springfield. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, in
St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, Mo. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North.
Snider, Henry Jackson 1 Nov 1872 - 3 Jun 1952 CCR 12 Jun 1952
[Note: Son of Wiley Garner & Margaret (Harris) Snider; married Emma Florence James
1 Aug 1886 - 11 Dec 1954]
Henry Jackson Snider, 79, was born November 1, 1872 in Tennessee and died in
the home of Adrian Shipman near Sparta on June 3, 1952. He was the son of Wiley
Garner and Margaret Snider, and moved to Missouri at the age of fifteen. In 1906 he was
united in marriage to Emma Florence James. He became a member of the Church of
Christ some forty years ago and was a faithful member. He is survived by his wife, and
several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 5 in the
Bruner community building, with Rev. Fields officiating. Burial was made in the Bruner
Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Snider, Jacob A. 27 Feb 1876 - 18 May 1948 CCR 20 May 1948
[Note: Son of Loren D. & Martha S. Snider of Webster County, Missouri; m 5 Apr 1903
Mearl Graham 25 Mar 1883 - Aug 1973]
Funeral services for J.A. Snider, 72, who died at his home in Kansas City on
Tuesday, May 18, will be held at the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark on Friday, May 21.

Burial will be in Ozark cemetery. Mr. Snider was a resident of Ozark for many years
where he was engaged in the drug business. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Merl
Snider, and one son, Joe, of Kansas City, and a daughter, Mrs. Helen Hayes of
Springfield.
Snider, Linda M. 8 May 1915 - 24 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: married Francis G. Snider 12 Nov 1906 - 14 Jun 1983]
Linda M. Snider, 72, of Rt. 1, Sparta, died at 7:07 p.m. Feb. 24 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Snider were
held Saturday at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Gordon Shields officiating. Burial was in
Pembina Cemetery; near Rogersville. Mrs. Snider resided in Christian County for most of
her life . She was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Long active in Sparta
community affairs, Mrs. Snider was known for organizing fund-raising events. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Francis, in 1983. Her survivors include one son,
Danny Snider, of Kimberling City; one daughter, Mrs. Wanda Lou Hurd, of Springfield;
four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Muriel Moses and Pearl
Campbell, both of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews.
Snider, Marty 4 Sep 1959 - 17 Oct 1991 OH 24 Oct 1991
[Note: Son of Bob & Marolyn (Farwell) Snider; married Sandra]
Marty Snider, 32, Ozark, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 1991 in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born Sept
4, 1959 in Springfield to Bob and Marolyn Farwell Snider. He had been an auto
mechanic in the Ozark area for several years and a member of Victory Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home; his parents, Bob and Marolyn Snider,
Ozark; a son, Kyle and a daughter, Shawna, of the home; a brother, Scottie, Ozark; his
grandmother, Pauline Farwell, Ozark; his grandmother, Pauline Farwell, Ozark; his
mother-in-law, Marjorie Williams, Republic; his father-in-law, Jerry McHaffie, Bruner;
and a host of friends and relatives. Services were held Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel
with the Revs. Jerry Cox and Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery. A memorial has been established for his children, Shawna and Kyle. Those
who wish to make donations may do so in care of Ozark Bank, P. O. Box 220, Ozark,
65721.
Snider, Mary Ann (James) 4 Jan 1884 - 23 Jun 1968 CCR 27 Jun 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Adam Francis & Mary Frances (Watts) James; married Joseph
Franklin Snider 13 Sep 1868 - 18 Mar 1941]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Ann Snider, 84, life-long resident of Sparta, were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Church of Christ at Sparta with the Rev. Tom Smith officiating,
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Snider, a
member of the Sparta Church of Christ, died at 1:05 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. She is survived by three sons, W. N., Francis G. and Wayne, all of
Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Belle Scott, Mount Vernon, Mrs. Neal Whitmore,
Ozark, Mrs. Rachel Pigg, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Dove Shipman, Bruner; 21
grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren.

Snider, Mearl (Graham) 25 Mar 1883 - Aug 1973 OH 16 Aug 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. & Henrietta Graham; married 5 Apr 1903 Jacob Snider 27
Feb 1876 - 18 May 1948]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mearl G. Snider, 90, Kansas City, were held at 1 p.m.
Friday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. L. E. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery/ Mrs. Snider, a resident of Ozark until 1921, had resided in Kansas City until
July 28, when she returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Gerald Hayes of Ozark. She
was a member of the First Methodist Church of Ozark. Survivors, in addition to Mrs.
Hayes, include a son, Joe, St. Louis; two brothers, Seth Graham, Fayetteville, Ark. and
Nile Graham, Kansas City; two sisters, Mrs. Meda Edsel and Mrs. Lena Whitacre, both
of Kansas City; a granddaughter and two great grandsons.
Snodgrass, Arlin Kent 15 Jan 1942 - 31 Aug 2002 CCH-N 25 Sep 2002
[Note: Son of Joseph Arlin & Marjorie (Edwards) Snodgrass; married 1964 Zona Kay
Monger]
Arlin Kent Snodgrass, 60, Bolivar, died Aug. 31, 2002, after waging a valiant and
courageous battle with lung cancer. Snodgrass was born Jan. 15, 1942, to Joseph Arlin
and Marjorie Edwards Snodgrass in Elkland. In 1959, he was a member of the last class
to graduate from Elkland High School. As a young man, showing animals at the Ozark
Empire Fair and at local county fairs was one of his favorite pursuits, which he continued
with his children in the showing of dairy cattle. In 1964 he married to Zona Kay Monger
of Ozark. Snodgrass worked at night in the data processing department of Union National
Bank to finance his college education, graduating from Southwest Missouri State College
with degrees in animal science, math and science. He continued to work at Union
National for a time, then was employed in research with Genetically Controlled Prize
Swine Producers Inc., the Greene County Health Department, and Frisco. In 1969, Kent
and Kay Snodgrass moved to Bolivar where they made their home and raised their
children, Jan and David. He was branch manager of Production Credit Association, now
known as Farm Services Administration, for many years. In 1974 he began working two
jobs, salesman for M&M Farm Center and teacher at Fair Grove of classes for Vietnam
veterans, so that Kay could return to college. A member of First Christian Church,
Bolivar, Snodgrass served as a trustee, former board chairman and chairman of the
church building committee, as well as serving on the Polk County Fair Board and other
community activities. Snodgrass is survived by his wife, Kay; his children, Jan and Steve
Norton of Nixa and David Snodgrass and Lori Wells of Bolivar; his grandchildren, Doran
Snodgrass, Emily Wells, Laney, Stephanie, and Britni Norton; his mother, Marjorie
Snodgrass of Elkland; his brother and wife, Burnie and Marilyn Snodgrass of Springfield;
his mother-in-law, Dorothy Monger of Ozark; his brother-in-law, Mike Monger, and his
wife, Helen, of Phillipsburg; his nephew, Joe Snodgrass; his nieces and their husbands,
Michelle and Larry Winfree of Springfield and Brian and Angela Gier o£ Ft. Worth,
Texas; many cousins and friends. Services were held Sept. 4, in the First Christian
Church, Bolivar, under the direction of Butler Funeral Home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund in care of Nancy McMillan,
1520 S. Olive Ave., Bolivar Mo. 65613.
Snodgrass, Lora Mildred (Fugitt) 10 Dec 1904 - 1 May 1947 CCR 8 May 1947 p1

[Note: Daughter of Jeff & Ellen Fugitt; married 15 Dec 1920 Ulman Snodgrass]
Mrs. Lora Mildred Snodgrass was born Dec. 10, 1904, near Clever, Mo., the
daughter of Jeff and Ellen Fugitt. She passed away May 1, 1947, at the Burge hospital in
Springfield. She was united in marriage to Ulman Snodgrass on Dec. 15, 1920, and to
this union were born three children. One child preceded her in death. She was converted
at an early age and united with the Union Ridge Baptist church. When she moved to
Springfield in 1927, she placed her membership with Immanuel Baptist church.
Surviving are her husband, Ulman; one son, Edward Snodgrass, and one daughter, Betty
Hanks, both of Springfield; two grandchildren; three brothers, Dewey and Lennie Fugitt
of Springfield and Hubert of Stotts City, Mo. Funeral services were held Monday
afternoon in the Immanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was
in the Rock Prairie cemetery near Halltown under direction of Maples of Clever.
Snodgrass, Rosa (Seals) 23 Dec 1877 - 8 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
[Note: Daughter of Greenberry & Martha (Willoughby) Seals; married 19 Mar 1893
CCM Thomas “Tom” Snodgrass 1872 - 5 Apr 1945
Rosa Snodgrass was born December 23, 1876, and departed this life February 8,
1948 at the age of 71 years, one month and 15 days. She was converted many years ago
and joined the Church of God at Mansfield, where she was a member at the time of her
death. Her husband, Tom Snodgrass, preceded her in death April 5, 1945. She is survived
by three children; Paul of Omaha, Nebr., Mrs. Frances Barnett of Modesto, Calif., and
Tom Seals of Springfield; five sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Tillie Rutledge, Mrs. Lizzie
Wells and Mrs. Edna Brown, all of Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Cordia Nokes of Arkansas and
Mrs. Lula Galloway of Los Angeles, Calif., Charley Seals of Nixa and John Seals of
California; 17 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and a
host of friends to mourn her passing. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1:30 in the
Nixa Baptist Church with Rev. R.C. Harding officiating. Burial was made in the Glenn
cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Snodgrass, Rufus R. 11 Feb 1878 - 3 Jul 1961 CCR 13 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Married Letha R. Pruitt 20 Feb 1888 - 26 Jun 1944]
Services for Rufus R. Snodgrass, 83, of 3133 West State, Springfield, who died
Sunday at Redlands, Calif. were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the
Rev. Perry Cousins officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Snook, Artleira (Osburn) 5 Mar 1889 - 5 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4 & OH 9 Mar
1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Gerome & Mary Ann (Stubbs) Osburn; married Henry
Snook 2 Feb 1876 - 7 Oct 1947]
Mrs. Artleira Snook, 83, of Sparta, died at 5:30 p.m. Sunday at the home of a son,
Kenneth of Sparta, following a long illness. Mrs. Snook, a lifelong resident of Sparta, is
survived by her son and a granddaughter, Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Adams Chapel, Ozark, with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was in Monger
Cemetery.
Snook, Billie J. 18 Oct 1929 - 25 Oct 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001

Billie J. Snook, age 72, of Monett, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 25,
2001, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, Missouri. He was born October 18,
1929, in Pierce City Missouri, the son of John F. and Blanche Haddock Snook. On May
21, 1949, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Mae Smith, who preceded him in death on
February 10, 1995. He was preceded in death by his parents. Billie is survived by one
son, Robert Snook and his wife, Iciminda of Ozark; two daughters, Jo Ann Charles of
Springfield and Brenda Snook of Monett; one brother, Bob Snook and his wife, Bertha of
Republic; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. During the Korean War Billie
served with the United States Air Force. In 1966 he moved to Exeter, Missouri from
Butler, Missouri. He then resided in Springfield for a while and in 1978 moved to Monett
to make his home. He was employed as parts manager with G.M.C. Automotive many
years, from which he retired. He was a member of Exeter First Baptist Church and was a
past deacon. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. October 28, 2001, in Maplewood
Cemetery, Exeter, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home, Cassville, Missouri.
Pastor Doug Richey conducted the services.
Snook, Henry 2 Feb 1876 - 7 Oct 1947 CCR 16 Oct 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Bernice & Jessie Luetta (Morrison) Harville, according to Chaffin Funeral
Home Record - Surnames of parents do differ from his; married 1 Jan 1914 Artelia
Osburn 5 Mar 1889 - 5 Mar 1972]
Funeral services for Henry Snook, 71, who died Oct. 7 at his home at Sparta, were
held Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Sparta Church of Christ, conducted by Bro. Weatherwax.
Burial was in Monger cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. In 1914, he
was married to Artelia Osburn, and he is survived by the widow and two children,
Kenneth and Ruby, both of the home. Another son, Clyde, preceded him in death in 1920.
Other survivors include one half-brother, George Snook, of Laurel, Iowa, and two sisters,
Mrs. Edna Davenport of Farrar, Iowa, and Mrs. Minnie Perry of Des Moines, Iowa. He
united with the Church of Christ at the age of 39 and remained a member until his death.
Snow, Kenneth L. 28 May 1916 - 14 Nov 2002 CCH-N 20 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of George & Maude Snow; marries 1937 Wilda Alcorn who died 1954;
married second Ethel Klassen]
Kenneth L. Snow, age 86, of Ozark, formerly of Nixa, passed from this life at
4:08 PM. Thursday, November 14, 2002 at The Baptist Home. He was born May 28,
1916 in Galloway, Missouri, the son of George and Maude Snow. He was married in
1937 to Wilda Alcorn who preceded him in death in 1954. His parents and a sister, Lois
Hodge also preceded him in death. He later married Ethel Klassen. Kenneth worked in
the plumbing and heating and propane gas business until retirement in 1978. He gave his
life to the Lord in 1952 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. Kenneth
loved his family and was an adamant fisherman. He had in the past helped the Nixa
Sucker Day event by taking care of maintenance on the fry cookers for the event.
Kenneth was well liked in the Nixa Community and will be greatly missed. Survivors
include: His wife, Ethel, of the home; two sons, Ron Snow and his wife Mary, and Rick
Snow and his wife Michelle; and a grandson, Lance Snow, all of Ozark. Funeral services
were 10 a.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating.
Burial followed in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

Snowden, Arlena C. 23 Aug 1932 - 3 Sep 2005 SN-L 6 Sep 2005
[Note: married Kenton Snowden]
Arlena C. Snowden, age 73, of Hollister, Mo., died at 9:33 p.m. Saturday,
September 3, 2005, at Cox South. She was born on August 23, 1932, in Jefferson City,
Mo. Survivors are her husband, Kenton Snowden of Hollister; two daughters, Karen
Clegg and husband, Milt, of Ozark, and Kathy Croft and husband, John, of Hollister; four
grand-children, Kristie Williams, Stacie Livermore, Holly Croft, and Kendall Croft; four
great-grandchildren, Emily Williams, Collin Williams, Shaun Watson, and Aliyah Davis;
two brothers; and four sisters. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday,
September 8, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson with Rev. Alfred Garvin
officiating. Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
Snowden, Edith Lilly (McPherson) 7 Jul 1907 - 20 May 2005 SN-L 21 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Elijah T. & Rebecca Jane (Clark) Morris McPherson; married 22 Sep
1933 Jewell Snowden]
Edith Lilly (McPherson) Snowden, 97, passed away Friday, May 20, 2005, in
Christian Health Care of Nixa. Edith was born July 7, 1907, in Bradleyville, Mo., to
Elijah T. and Rebecca Jane (Clark) Morris McPherson. She was united in marriage to
Jewell Snowden on September 22, 1933, with three children born to the union. She
attended State Teachers College in Springfield and subsequently taught school at
Bradleyville and was a homemaker. In 1944 the family moved to Forsyth where she sold
Avon products, worked for Owen Merchantile and enjoyed attending auctions. Upon
Jewell's retirement, they purchased a home near Springfield where they resided until
moving to Creekside Crossing. Some of her favorite activities were collecting dolls and
framing pictures to sell at her flea market. She also enjoyed caring for her flower garden
and watching the L.A. Lakers. Edith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband
of 60 years, Jewell; a son-in-law Bob Wantuck; a brother, Ralph McPherson; a sister,
Gladys Norman; five half siblings, Luther, Sylvia, Garland, Harrison and William
Morris; seven step siblings, Mary, Enos, Sarah, Rodila, Alta, John T "Bud", and Laura
McPherson. She is survived by a daughter, Lela Jane Wantuck and friend, Bob Umphres,
Springfield; two sons, Ralph Jewell and wife, Naomi, Springfield, and Charles Franklin,
Branson; grandchildren, Pam, Shane, Steve, Jeff and Shauna and great-grandsons,
Jonathan and Emerson. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A special
thanks to nieces Charlotte, Becky and Carolene, for their frequent visits and support.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Cedar Valley Cemetery under the
direction of Whelchel Funeral Chapel. Friends may call in the funeral home in Branson,
from 1 to 5 p.m. today.
Snyder, Genevieve C. "Ginny" (Beard) 11 Sep 1920 - 6 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov
1998
[Note: Daughter of Bernard C. & Mary Ann (Hendricks) Beard; married 11 Jun 1938
Eugene Snyder]
Genevieve C. "Ginny" Snyder, 78, Ozark, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Friday,
November 6, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Mrs. Snyder, a homemaker, was born
September 11, 1920 in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Bernard C. and Mary Ann

(Hendricks) Beard. She was united in marriage to Eugene Snyder on June 11, 1938 in
Princeton, he preceded her in death in 1981. Ginny was a member of Mercer Assembly of
God Church in Mercer, Missouri, she enjoyed quilting, sewing and gardening. She was
also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and a sister. She is survived by a
daughter, Rose Toepfer and her husband Charlie, Ozark; a sister, Cleliah Gennermann,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a brother, Billie Beard, Moline, Illinois; two granddaughters,
Linda McLaughlin and her husband Robert, Ozark; Karen Cranor and her husband Brad,
Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Brandon, Justin and Shawn and many other
relatives and friends. Funeral services was held at 2 p.m., November 10, in Mercer
Assembly of God Church, Mercer. Burial followed in Middle Point Cemetery also in
Mercer. Visitation was at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the American Heart
Association and/or the Alzheimer's Association.
Snyder, Janane Lee Dec 1973 - Mar 1974 OH 4 Apr 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of Michael P. & ? (?) Snyder]
Funeral services for Janane Lee Snyder, three-month old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Michael P. Snyder, Ozark, were held last Saturday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark,
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield.
Snyder, Luetta P. (Drake) 1 Apr 1926 - 25 Feb 2007 SN-L 27 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Paul & Grace Drake
Luetta P. Snyder, 80, of Seymour, formerly of Springfield, went to be with her
Lord on Sunday, February 25, 2007, at 3:10 a.m. surrounded by her loving family. She
was the daughter of Paul and Grace Drake, born in Plymouth, Ind., She was united in
marriage to Harry Paul Snyder on April 1, 1926, in Valparaiso, Ind. She was a wonderful
homemaker and also worked many years at Shoppers Fair and Wal Mart. She was a
member of First Freewill Baptist of Springfield, Mo. She was preceded in death by her
husband Harry, her parents, and three brothers, James, Paul Jr. and Charles Drake. She is
survived by her two daughters, Judy and James Gibbs of Grand Blanc, Mich., and
Marilyn and Danny Ramage of Paducah, Ky.; son Ernie Snyder and wife, Missy, of
Seymour, Mo.; and nine grandchildren, Jennifer Strygulec and husband, Bob, Grand
Blanc, Mich., Jason Gibbs and wife, Rochelle, of Flint, Mich., Todd Leatherman and
wife, Gena, of Paducah, Ky., Missy Powell and husband, Bryan, of Linder, Tenn., Troy
Leatherman and wife, Jessica, of Midloathian, Va., Trad Leatherman and wife, Marlena,
of Paducah, Ky., Ben Snyder and wife, Diane, of Ozark, Mo., and Pat Snyder of
Seymour, Mo. She also had 17 great grandchildren. Special family members were Tom
Leatherman and Debbie Snyder. A special thanks goes to caregiver Dottie Cantrell.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 28 at Klingner-Cope Family
Funeral Home at Rivermonte.. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today, February 27, 2007. Online
condolences can be made at www.klingner-cope.com.
Snyder, Matthew Dwain 9 Nov 1979 - 4 Apr 2002 CCH-N 17 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Dwain & Christina Snyder]
Matthew Dwain Snyder, 22, Springfield, passed away April 4, 2002. He was born
Nov. 9, 1979, in Springfield. Matthew was employed by First USA. His smile and humor

will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. He was a talented young man
with many gifts. He loved children and they adored being with him. He was the beloved
son of Christina and Mark McCann, and Dwain and Tonya Snyder. Other survivors
include brothers and sisters, Ian, Braden, Jessica and Caitlin McCann and Nicholas
Snyder; grandparents, John and Bert McCann, and Donald and Virginia Snyder; aunts
and uncles, Adelia Smith, Mickey Boyce, Roy Edgington and Roger Edgington; cousins,
Timothy, Lea and Jennie Smith; his girlfriend, April Burlison; other family members; and
many friends. A memorial service was held following visitation on April 7, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Snyder, Michael P. 10 Aug 1949 - 24 Jul 2005 SN-L 26 Jul 2005
Michael P. Snyder, 55, Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2005. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will follow in the Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
in the funeral home
AND
Snyder, Michael P. 10 Aug 1949 - 24 Jul 2005 SN-L 27 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Clinton E. & Joan R. (Tomlin) Snyder; married 8 Jun 1984 Teresa Young]
Michael P. Snyder, 55, Springfield, Mo., passed away Sun., July 24, 2005, from
injuries suffered in an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 10, 1949, in West Plains,
Mo., the son of Clinton E. and Joan R. (Tomlin) Snyder. On June 9, 1984, he was united
in marriage to Teresa Young in Springfield, Mo. He devoted 30 years to G.E. as a
machine operator, owned and operated Snyder General Contractors, and worked for
Ozark Flag Co. He loved dancing with his wife and spending time with his grandchildren.
He also had a passion for cars and an enormous love of cats and dogs. He was preceded
in death by his parents, and infant daughter, Janene Lee Snyder. Michael is survived by
his loving wife of 21 years, Teresa; a son, Michael J. and fiance, Brittany Melton,
Springfield; daughter, Karene and boyfriend, Ed Minton, Nixa; four brothers: Allan Paul
and wife, Claudia, Ozark; Terry, Ozark; Chris and girlfriend, Crystal Wilson, Spokane;
and Douglas, Highlandville; four sisters: Mary Helen Frye and husband, Richard,
Colorado Springs, Colo.; Dorothy Cummings and husband, Kenny, Tulsa, Okla.; Betty Jo
Williams and husband, John, Ozark; and Sylvia Winslow and husband, Rick, Ozark; two
grandchildren, Tyler and Kylene; brother-in-law, Tim Young, Springfield; many nieces,
nephews, and loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29,
2005, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Jimmy Harriss officiating. Burial will
follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral
home. Memorial donations can be made to the Southwest Humane Society, c/o Barnes
Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Snyder, Shelby Cameron died 23 Jun 2003, an infant
Shelby Cameron Snyder, infant son of Douglas and Michelle (Rueter) Snyder,
died June 23, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. His paternal
grandparents Clint and Joan Snyder preceded him in death. Survivors include both his
parents; one brother, Jordan Snyder; three sisters, Elizabeth, Julia and Hannah Snyder, all
of the home; maternal grandmother Joyce Duke, Ozark; maternal grandfather Kenneth
Rueter, Springfield; aunts and uncles Mike and Angela Wheeler, Paul Snyder, Mary

Helen Frye, Mike Snyder, Dorothy Cummings, Betty Jo Williams, Terrance Snyder,
Chris Snyder and Sylvia Winslow. Graveside services were held June 27 in Selmore
Cemetery under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Jimmy Harriss officiating.
Solari, Louis Edward 1 Apr 1928 - 6 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of James & Rosa (Zolezzi) Solari; married 23 Feb 1952 Joan Clear ]
Louis Edward Solari, 65, Nixa, formerly of Ankeny, Iowa, and St. Louis, died at
11:06 a.m., Sunday Feb. 6, 1994, in Cox Medical Center South following a short illness.
He was born April 1, 1928, in St. Louis, the son of James and Rosa Zolezzi Solari. He
was united in marriage to Joan Clear Feb. 23, 1952, in St. Louis. He was the
commissioner for the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Board, serving from 1977 to
present. He was a former business representative for Local 118 AFL-CIO St. Louis
School Employees, a former board member of the St. Louis Teachers Credit Union, and
an active member of the Democratic Party and former chairman of the Democratic
Central Committee in St. Louis. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
Church in Springfield. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Joan Solari; three sons,
Michael Solari and wife, Christina, St. Louis, Anthony Solari and wife, Rebecca,
Battlefield, Louis Solari Jr. and wife, Jodi, Lincoln, Ill.; three daughters, Suzanne Price
and husband, David, Columbia, Michele Watkins and husband, William, Bourbon,
Denise O'Malley and husband, Christopher, Kirkwood; three brothers, James Solari, and
wife, Marie, St. Louis, Xaiver "Chuck" Solari and wife, Bonnie, Kirkwood, Anthony
Solari and wife, Mary, St. Louis; one sister Leanora Wolf, Roanoke, Va.; eight
grandchildren. Services were held at l1 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, in St. Catherine of
Alexandria Catholic Church. St. Louis, with Father Theodore Burghoff officiating. Burial
followed in the Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis, with full military graveside honors.
Arrangements were under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home. Ozark
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Hospital Memphis, Tenn., National
Kidney Foundation, Diabetes Research Foundation.
Soli, Michael B. 13 Sep 1942 - 23 Mar 1998 CCH-N 1 Apr 1998
Michael B. Soli, a former Tulsa resident, died in his home in Ozark, on March 23,
1998, after it long and valiant battle with cancer. Mike was born Sept. 13, 1942 in
Ludington, Mich.. The family moved to Tulsa when Mike was three, where he remained
until his move to Ozark in 1992. He served his country in the U.S. Army, being stationed
in both the United States and Europe. Mike retired after 20 years as production manager
for Wheatley Company in Tulsa, and was currently employed by Wilhoit Properties in
Missouri. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Morrison, and his mother, Loretta
Barnhart Soli. He leaves his wife, Merrilee; a daughter and her husband, Maria and
Randy Melton, Ozark; a daughter and her husband Kristin and Kosta Veliz, Tulsa; his
father, Russell T. Soli, Tulsa; a brother and his wife, Tom and Sandra Soli, Oklahoma
City; granddaughters, Sarah, Emily, and Madison Melton, Ozark; numerous nieces and
nephews, and many dear friends. Memorial services will be held at Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark Thursday, March 26, 1998. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery.
Solomon, Bonnie Lee (Mitchell) 28 Mar 1930 – 24 Sep 1997 CCH-N 27 Sep 1997

[Note: Daughter of Calvin & Marthe (Inman) Mitchell; married 10 Jun 1950 Robert
Solomon]
Bonnie Lee Solomon, 67, Chadwick, born March 28, 1930 in Sparta, the daughter
of Calvin Mitchell and Martha Inman, died on Sept. 24, 1997, in Heritage Manor,
Springfield. She married Robert Solomon June 10, 1950, in Ozark. She was preceded in
death by her parents; three brothers, Orton Mitchell, John Mitchell, and Clarence
Mitchell; and a sister, Lena Rains. She is survived by: her husband, Robert; two children,
Harvey Solomon, and Elaine Kellerman, Chadwick; three sisters, Velma Hobbs, Sparta,
Mary Bell Steavens, Garrison, and Donnie Leming, Ozark; four grandchildren; and three
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, in Garrison
Baptist Church, Garrison, with the Rev. Dale Roller officiating. Burial will be in
Swanville Cemetery, Garrison.
Solomon, Everett Efton 17 Dec 1891 - 14 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of James Louis & Amy Susan (Johnson) Solomon; married Geneva Joy
Gardner 12 May 1895 - 18 Jan 1964]
Everett Solomon, 75, of Clever, died about 1 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. A retired garage operator, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lois
Hambleton, Clever, and Mrs. Eileen Holmes, Springfield; one son James Victor of
Springfield; one brother, Earl of Grand Island, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Lurel Carr,
Springfield, Mrs. Margie Hunter, Mt. Vernon, and Mrs. Clarice Williams, Springfield;
four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. Solomon was a member of
Billings Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, Clever Lions Club and Clever Baptist Church.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Church in Clever with the Rev. Ed
Brock officiating. Burial was in Mt. Sinai Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Solomon, Everett
17 Dec 1891 - May 1967
Everett Solomon, 75, of Clever, died about 1 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. A retired garage operator, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lois
Hambelton, Clever, and Mrs. Eileen Holmes, 1111 North Rogers, Springfield; one son,
James Victor of 2104 South Cedarbrook, Springfield; one brother, Earl of Grand Island,
Nebr.; three sisters, Mrs. Lurel Carr, 2550 Lincoln, Springfield, Mrs. Margie Hunter, Mt.
Vernon, and Mrs. Clarice Williams, 2129 East Elm, Springfield; four grandchildren and
two great-grandchildren. Mr. Solomon was a member of Billings Masonic Lodge,
Eastern Star, Clever Lions Club and Clever Baptist Church. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Baptist Church here with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial was
in Mt. Sinai Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Solomon, Geneva Joy (Gardner) 12 May 1895 - 18 Jan 1964
[Note: Daughter of Nathan & Millie V. ( ) Gardner,; married Everett Efton Solomon]
Mrs. Geneva J. Solomon, 68, a resident of Clever since 1908, died early today at
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. She was past worthy matron of the
Order of the Eastern Star here and a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Surviving
are her husband, Everett, of the home; one son, James Victor, 2104 South Cedarbrook,
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Hambelton, Clever, and Mrs. Eileen Holmes, 1111

North Rogers, Springfield; one brother, Emmitt Gardner, 1220 West State, Springfield;
one sister, Ophelia Perkins, 510 East Harrison, Springfield; four grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clever Methodist
Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones will officiate and burial will be in Frazier Chapel
Cemetery. Cantrell is in charge.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 14 Jan 1964, in the margin.
AND
Solomon, Geneva Joy (Gardner) 12 May 1895 - 18 Jan 1964
CCR 23 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Nathan & Millie V. ( ) Gardner,; married Everett Efton Solomon]
Funeral services for Mrs. Geneva J. Solomon, 68, longtime resident of Clever,
who died early Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the
Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating, assissted by the Rev. Ed
Brock. Surviving are her husband, Everett; a son, James Victor, 2104 South Cedarbrook,
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Hambelton, Cever. and Mrs. Eileen Holmes, 1111
North Rogers, Springfield; a brother, Emmitt Gardner, 1220 West State, Springfield; a
sister, Mrs. Orphelia Perkins, 510 East Harrison, Springfield; four grandchildren and two
great grandchildren. Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Solomon, Gertrude V. (Hamblin) 17 Apr 1891 - 20 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8 &
OH 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: married James R. Solomon 24 Oct 1890 - 16 Nov 1960]
Mrs. Gertrude Solomon, 80, of Chadwick, died at 7:35 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. She had been a resident of Chadwick since 1944 and a patient at
the Christian County Nursing Home at Ozark for the past 10 years. Surviving are one
son, Robert Solomon of Chadwick; two grandchildren, and one brother, Cecil Hamblin of
Gasville, Ark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chadwick Union
Church with burial in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Solomon, James Lewis 19 Jul 1870 - 15 Jul 1957 CCR 18 Jul 1957 p4
Funeral services for James Lewis Solomon, 86 who died July 15 at the home of a
son, Everett of Clever, were held Wednesday, July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist
Church with the Rev. Max Hamilton and the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in
the Frazier cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He had been
a resident of the Clever community most of his life and was a member of the Clever
Baptist Church. He was a retired blacksmith and past Postmaster of Clever. Survivors
include two sons, Everett Solomon of Clever and Earl Solomon of Grand Island, Neb;
three daughters, Mrs. Lourel Carr of Reeds Spring, Mrs. Clarice Williams of Springfield
and Mrs. Margie Hunter of Mt. Vernon; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren, two
brothers, Ernest of Lebanon and Robert of Fair Grove; one sister, Mrs. Tishie Wommack
of Fair Grove.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1957 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth Maples.
Solomon, James Victor "Vic" 1 Aug 1914 - 19 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988

[Note: Son of Everett Efton & Geneva Joy (Gardner) Solomon; married Pauline]
James V. "Vic" Solomon, 73, of Springfield, died at 8:36 a.m. Feb. 19 at St.
John's Regional Health Center. Services for Mr. Solomon were held Monday in the
Klingner Chapel with the Revs. Joseph R. and Mary Jane Flower officiating. Burial was
in National Cemetery. Mr. Solomon was born in Clever August 1, 1914. He attended
Central Assembly of God Church, and was a retired parts manager for Monarch Machine
Company. He served in the United States Army during World War II, stationed in
Vincennes, France. He graduated from Clever High School and attended Southwest
Missouri State University. His survivors include his wife, Pauline; two daughters, Vicki
P. Stein, Kansas City, and Jane M. Powell, Springfield; two sisters, Lois Wilson and
Eileen Holmes, both of Springfield; two grandchildren, Matthew and Eric Stein; three
aunts, Ophelia Perkins, Luriel Carr and Clarice Williams, all of Springfield; and an uncle,
Earl Solomon, Grand Island, Nebraska.
Solomon, Marma Duke 18 Sep 1879 - 25 Jul 1966
[Note: Son of James N. & Sarah Susan (Williams) Solomon; married Dora Malin;
married Ruby Hill 18 Feb 1916 - 4 Sep 1999]
Funeral services for Marma Duke Solomon, 86, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Friday
in the Cantrell Chapel here (Clever) with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Solomon, a retired section foreman for the Missouri-Pacific
Railroad, died at 8:30 a.m. Monday in his home.
Note; This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 27 July 1966 in the margin.
Solomon, Matylene “Mattie” (Glossip) 11 Oct 1895 - 9 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Ella Glossip; married 16 Jun 1919 Willard Roswell
Solomon 2 Sep 1894 - 3 Mar 1938]
Mattie Solomon, 93, of Ponce de Leon, died at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 9 in Primrose
Place; Springfield. Services for Mrs. Solomon were held Sept. 12 in Ponce Baptist
Church under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel; Ozark, Interment. was in Frazier
Cemetery, Boaz. Mrs. Solomon was born Oct. 11, 1895 to Henry and Ella Glossip, and
was one of nine children. She married Willard Solomon June 16, 1919, and to this union
one daughter was born, Imogene. She was a member of Ponce Baptist Church for many
years. She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, and two brothers.
Surviving are a grandson, Keet Short, Galena; a granddaughter, Ann Fuchs, Springfield;
two great-grandchildren, Steven and Staci, Galena; four brothers, Joe and Jim Glossip,
both of Highlandville, and Hub and Curtis Glossip, Ponce de Leon; two sisters, Grace
Stockstill, Springfield, and Gladys Alford, Kilgore, Texas.
Solomon, Oneta (McNabb) 29 Aug 1932 - 8 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Boyd & Ceola McNabb; married 27 Ma7 1951 George Lewis
Solomon 5 May 1929 - 22 Dec 1996]
Oneta Solomon, 69, Spring field, passed away at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, January 8,
2002. She had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for more than a decade. Oneta was born
August 29, 1932, in Carthage, Mo., the oldest of three daughters of Boyd and Ceola
McNabb. Since the age of 12 she had one love, that of fellow Sunday school student and

member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, George Lewis Solomon. They
married May 27, 1951. Together they had three children; Michael George Solomon,
Stephen Lewis Solomon and Suzanne Marie Solomon. Oneta lost George to brain cancer,
December 22, 1996. Michael and his wife, Mary are of Springfield and have three
children, Pepper Woolsey, Chipper Solomon and Aaron Solomon. Pepper and her
husband, Cory, have two children, Cora and Preston. Stephen is of Dallas, Texas.
Suzanne was tragically killed May 18, 2001, when she was hit by a drunk driver while en
route to Dallas. Oneta is survived by her sister, Cynthia Huffman and many brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. She lost her sister, Rita Miller of Carthage in
1999. Oneta graduated from Central High School where she was a Worthy Advisor of the
Order of Rainbow Girls. She had a love for classical music that was fulfilled as first chair
violinist for the Springfield Youth Symphony. At SMSU, she was a member of Alpha
Delta Pi and majored in elementary education. She maintained a straight A average
throughout her education. Oneta was a REALTOR with the Greater Springfield Board of
REALTORS. George and Oneta ran George L. Solomon Construction Company and built
hundreds of homes together. Since her youth, Oneta was an avid reader and greatly
enjoyed traveling. Oneta and George joined King’s Way United Methodist Church in
1961, where they were active in couples fellowship groups, raised their children, and
Oneta was a member of The United Methodist Women. In spite of her many
accomplishments, Oneta prized her family above all else. She had unfailing love and
devotion for her family. She and George always led their children by faultless example.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today, January 12, 2002, in King’s Way United
Methodist Church, 2401 S. Lone Pine, with the Rev. C.E. “Gene” Atkins officiating and
under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will
follow in Frazier Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, January 12, 2002.
Solomon, Robert 10 Sep 1927 - 27 Jul 2002 CCH-N 7 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of James Richard & Gertrude Viola (Hamblin) Solomon; married Bonnie Lee
Mitchell 28 Mar 1930 - 24 Sep 1997]
Robert Solomon, 74, Chadwick, passed away July 27, 2002, in ManorCare,
Springfield. He was born Sept. 10, 1927, in Olathe, Kan., the son of James Richard and
Gertrude Viola (Hamblin) Solomon. He served his country in the U.S. Army. His wife,
Bonnie, preceded him in death. Solomon worked as a welder and a union journeyman
machinist before retirement. Survivors include two children, Harvey Solomon and wife
June, and Elaine Kellerman and husband John, all of Chadwick; and four grandchildren,
Amanda Anglin, Travis Solomon, Harold Rousseau and Emilee Rousseau. Funeral
services were July 29, in Garrison Baptist Church with Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial
was in Swansville Cemetery.
Solomon, Wiley W. 25 Aug 1890 - 3 May 1964
[Note: Son of George W. & Nancy (Smith) Solomon; married Norma Mae King]
Wiley W. Solomon, 73, of 1445 East Division, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday at his
home after a short illness. A retired building contractor; he was a member of the Mt.
Carmel Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Nora Mae; three sons, Bob, of the
home, Vincent Cecil, Kansas City, Kan., and George Louis, 3002 Lochlomond; four
daughters, Mrs. Juanita Green, Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Rebah Coffman, 1311 West

Brower, Mrs. Eula Mae Mangan, 1444 Washington, and Mrs. Bonnie June Bottom,
Brentwood; his step-mother, Mrs. Leona Dahl, Ironton, nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel with the
Rev. Ralph Prosser and the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 3, 1964 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Sommer, Gerald Elmer 10 Jun 1939 - 20 Feb 2005SN-L 24 Feb 2005
Gerald Elmer Sommer, born June 10, 1939, to Elmer and Edna Sommer, lost a
hard fought battle to lung cancer Sunday, February 20, 2005, in St. John's Hospital,
Springfield. Gerald, a longtime resident of the Springfield area, believed in the power of
family, hard work and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the Lutheran ministry.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer. He is survived by his mother, Edna, and
his beloved wife of 45 years, Marcia. Additional survivors include six children, son, Jeff
Sommer and wife Mandy, Joplin, daughter, Sherri Brosseau and husband Danny,
Rogersville, son Gary Sommer and wife Linda, Republic, daughter, Susan
SommerLuarca and husband EJ, Nixa; son, Chuck Sommer and wife Amy, Billings, and
son, Dink Sommer and wife Jennifer, Oronogo; Gerald was also blessed with 14
grandchildren, Josh and Stephanie Sommer, Joplin, Justin, Katie, and Kelsey Brosseau,
Rogersville, Tommy Joe, Clayton, BreAnn and Logan Sommer, Mt. Vernon, Chad
Luarca, Las Vegas, Nev., Sarah and Macey Sommer, Billings, and Allie and Hayden
Sommer, Oronogo; and his brother, Roger Sommer and wife Judie, Kimberling City.
Services will be Friday, February 25, 2005, at 12 noon. They will be held in Walnut
Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn, Springfield, MO. 65807. Private family
burial will follow in Pinecrest Cemetery, Kimberling City, Mo. The family will receive
friends Thursday, February 24, 2005, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Songer, Bonnie (Woodmansee) 13 May 1906 - Dec 1977 OH 15 Dec 1977 p10
[Note: married Allen Songer[
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Bonnie Songer, 71, Rogersville were at 10
a.m. Tuesday in the Marsh Chapel with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Burial was
in Cabool Cemetery. Mrs. Songer died at 6:35 p.m. Saturday in the Springfield
MediCenter after a long illness. She lived in Rogersville 10 years after moving from the
Cabool area. Survivors include her husband, Allen; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Vanskike,
Rogersville; a brother, H. C. Woodmansee, Cabool; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Benson,
Victorville and Mrs. Dorothy Parker, Cabool; and five grandchildren. The family will be
at the chapel from 7-9 p.m. today.
Soole, Shurl D.
24 Nov 1932 - 8 Jun 2003
Shurl D. Soole, 70, Billings, died at 2 a.m. Sunday, June 8, 2003 in the home of
his son in Aurora. He was born November 24, 1932 in Reeds Spring, MO. Mr. Soole
farmed for several years in Marionville and later worked 23 years at the Walnut Bowl Co.
in Billings. He operated his own woodworking shop for 17 years before retirement. He is
survived by his wife of 49 years, Vera; a son and wife, Jeff and Deanna Soole, Aurora; a
daughter, Shirley Soole, Billings; four grandchildren, Gene Soole, Randa Brooks, Nikita

Soole, and Lindsey Barnes; and a brother, Bobby Soole, Aurora. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2003 in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Chaplain
Jack Betts officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill West Cemetery. Visitation will be 6
to
8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 9, 2003. AND
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Sorensen, Eric Zayne 2 Jun 1966 – 1 Dec. 1995 CCH-N 6 Dec 1995
Eric Zayne Sorensen, 29, of Nixa, died Friday, Dec. 1, 1995, in his home in Nixa.
He was born June 2, 1966, in Creston, Iowa, and was the son of Ray and Sandy
Sorensen. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield. He was
preceded in death by: His grandfather, Raymond Sorensen. Survivors include: His wife,
Cathy, and a daughter, Hannah, of the home; his parents, Ray and Sandy Sorensen,
Maryville, Mo.; a brother, Matt Sorensen, Maryville; a grandmother, Willa Sorensen,
Winterset, Iowa; and a host of relatives and friends. Memorial services were held
Monday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. William Moore officiating.
Burial will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hannah
Sorensen Fund at First Savings Bank in Springfield.
Sorensen, Ronald Eugene, Sr. 8 Jan 1934 - 26 Jan 2007 CCH-N 31 Jan 2007 & SN-L 1
Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Herbert & Iverne (Brown) Sorensen; married 30 Jun 1963 Linda]
Ronald Eugene Sorensen, Sr., 73, of Ozark, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2007, in
the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born Jan. 8, 1934, in Havana, Ill., the
son of Herbert and Iverne (Brown) Sorensen. He graduated from Havana High School in
1952. He served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1954 until 1958, and also served in
the Naval Reserves until 1967. On June 30, 1963, he and his wife, Linda, were united in
marriage in Springfield, Ill. at Asbury Methodist Church. Mr. Sorensen was an industrial
machinist for Fiat-Allis in Springfield, Ill. and retired from CSI in Harrisburg, Ill.
Survivors include: His wife, Linda; three children, Rhonda Orton of Peoria, Ill., Ronald
Sorensen, Jr. of Craig, Colo., and Kevin Sorensen of Ozark; two step-daughters, Julia
Turic and husband Jim of Ozark, and Tina Teater of El Dorado, Ill.; nine grandchildren;
and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2,
2007, at Countryside Christian Church, 3350 W. Jackson, Nixa. Family and friends will
gather before the service at 6 p.m.
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Sowards, Chester Alvin 3 Jun 1907 - 12 May 1974 OH 16 May 1974 p1
Sunday Evening Crash Fatal for Sparta Man
Chester Alvin Sowards, 66, Sparta, was dead at St. John’s Hospital Sunday night
after he was thrown from his car in a 6 p.m. crash on a bridge near Springfield’s edge.
Admitted to the hospital were Mrs. Janeth Sowards, 35, who is listed in critical condition
with head and internal injuries; a three-year-old son, Craig who suffered multiple bruises
and abrasions and lacerations; another Sowards youngster, Chester, 5, was released after
treatment for a scalp laceration.
Sowards, Lola Mae (Abney) 21 May 1917 - 10 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993

[Note: Daughter of John & Eliza (Ross) Abney; married 9 Sep 1937 Perry Willard
Sowards 12 Dec 1912 - 4 Dec 1995]
Lola Mae Sowards, 75, Ozark, died Sunday, Jan 10, 1993 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center. She was born May 21, 1917 in Sparta, the daughter of John and Eliza
Ross Abney. On Sept. 9, 1937, she was united in marriage to Perry Willard Sowards. She
was a member of the Hopedale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents,
a sister, Ruth Press, and a brother, Arthur Abney. Survivors include her husband, Perry
Sowards; three daughters, Wanda Arthur, Springfield, Betty Fitzgerald and her husband,
Donald, Rogersville, and Shirley Long and her husband, Gary, Rogersville; four
grandchildren, Deborah McHaffie, Sparta, Hal Hull, Springfield, Chris Long, Sparta, and
Mark Long, Rogersville; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Clella Truitt, Marshfield,
and Mildred Bilyeu, Potosi, OK; and nieces and nephews. Services were held January 12,
in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin and Pastor Terry Kendrick
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Sowards, Perry Willard 12 Dec 1912 – 4 Dec 1995 CCH-N 9 Dec 1995
Perry Willard Sowards, age 82, of Ozark, died Monday, Dec. 4, 1995, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born Dec. 12, 1912, in Protem, and was the son of Jesse and
Virgie Bonner Sowards. Mr. Sowards was a long time resident of the Ozark area and was
a carpenter. He was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church. On Sept. 9, 1937, he was
united in marriage to Lola Mae Abney, who preceded him in death in 1993, as well as
three sisters and three brothers. Survivors include: three daughters, Wanda Arthur, Ozark,
Betty Fitzgerald and her husband, Donald, Rogersville, and Shirley Long and her
husband, Gary, Rogersville; four grandchildren, Deborah McHaffie, Sparta, Hal Hull,
Rogersville, Chris Long, Ozark, and Mark Long, Springfield; four great-grandchildren,
Cody Lee McHaffie, and Jessica, Keshia, and Cody Long; and a sister, Ruth Homer,
Sparta. Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Sowards, Rex 5 Jan 1918 - 21 Mar 1990 OH 29 Mar 1990
[Note: Son of Jess Oliver & Virgie Foster (Bonner) Sowards; married 1 Sep 1984 Monica
Gastineau]
Rex Sowards, 72, Ozark, died March 21, 1990, in his home, after a short illness.
Born Jan 5, 1918, in Protem, to Jess and Virgie Sowards, he was a U.S. Army veteran of
World War II and in his later years worked as a mechanic in Christian County. On Sept.
1, 1984, he married Monica Gastineau. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Monica, of the home; a brother,
Perry, Rogersville; and three sisters, Ruth Horner and Ethel McCoy, both of Ozark, and
Maggie Carroll, Springfield. Services were Friday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the
Rev. Bill Wear Jr. officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Sowards, Virgie Foster (Bonner) 29 Mar 1881 - 6 Nov 1963 CCR 7 Nov 1963
[Note: married Jess Oliver Sowards 15 Feb 1882 - 20 Dec 1928]
Mrs. Virgie Sowards, 82, died at 11:10 a.m. Wednesday in the Bilyeu Nursing
Home here following a long illness. She was a longtime resident. of Ozark and a member
of the Church of Christ. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ethel McCoy and Mrs. Ruth

Horner, both of Ozark, and Mrs. Maggie Carroll, 2623 Lincoln, Springfield; four sons,
Perry, Route 3, Rogersville, and Roy, Rex, and N.B. all of Ozark; a brother, Willie
Bonner, Selma, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ettie Snelson, Portales, N.M., and l5 grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements will be announced by Harris.
Sowards, Wayne 20 Feb 1934 - 8 Jan 2001 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
Wayne Sowards, age 66, of Nixa, passed away Monday, January 8, 2001 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born February 20, 1934 in Springfield, the
son of Chester and Clara (Cheffey) Sowards. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after
serving 20 years. He and his wife, Sara, were married in 1973. His parents and a brother,
Bert, preceded him in death. Survivors include: His wife, Sara; six children, Jennine
Edmunds, Albany, NY, Terry Revels, Nixa, Harold Sowards and Deborah Sowards, both
of Ozark, Marty Miller and his wife, Glenda, Clever and Sharon Sowards, Springfield;
several grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Clarence Sowards,
Springfield, Jim Sowards, Lampe, Bob Sowards, Springfield; aunts, uncles, nieces, and
nephews. A memorial service was held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 12, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Charles Cheffey and Rev. Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be
in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, at a later date. Memorial contributions may
be made to Disabled American Veterans.
Spalding, Richard William 8 Sep 1924 - 9 Nov 2005 SN-L 11 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of William & Esther Spalding]
Richard William Spalding, age 81, of Nixa, formerly of Claremont, California,
passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2005. He was born September 8, 1924, in
Allentown, Pennsylvania, the son of William and Esther Spalding. He served his country
in the U.S. Army in Europe, and was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic action in the
Battle of the Bulge. Mr. Spalding was a graduate of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania,
receiving Masters Degrees in education and theology. He won election to Phi Beta Kappa
Honor Fraternity. He chose classroom teaching as his vocation, teaching in Whittier and
Pomona, California for 35 years. He enjoyed retirement for several years. After becoming
ill he moved to Nixa five years ago. Mr. Spalding had also served as a minister for Salem
Lutheran Church of Whittier, California. He was most recently a member of Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church in Springfield. He had given many hours and donations to
church, school and community service. He also had been an active member of St. Paul's
Episcopal Church in Pomona, helped with Little League, and Boy Scouts. He served with
Pomona Meals on Wheels and March Air Force Base Museum. Survivors include: His
son, Paul Charles Spalding and wife, Delia, Nixa; a daughter, Susan Spalding and
husband, Greg Hale, Crestline, California; six grandchildren, Jonathan Durbin, Ashleigh
Spalding, Elizabeth Spalding, Kyle Hale, Taylor Hale, and Amber Hale; a brother-in-law,
Robert Scheif; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m.
Saturday, November 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Inurnment will be in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Spanos, James William 2 Oct 1915 - 26 May 2002 CCH-N 5 Jun 2002
[Note: Son of James & Bertha Spanos; married Henrietta Tiggelaar]

James William Spanos, 86, Nixa, passed away May 26, 2002, in Manor Care,
Springfield. He was born Oct. 2, 1915, in Chicago, the son of James and Bertha Spanos.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Before retirement he was
employed by Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his wife, Henrietta (Tiggelaar)
Spanos; a son, William Spanos and wife, Rosemary, Arlington, Va.; stepchildren, James
Gemignani, St. Louis, Dale Gemignani, Beloit, Wis., and Robin Schmidt, Bettendorf,
Iowa; two sisters, Eleanor Thiele and Karen Daly; grandchildren; and greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Connolly; a sister, Mary
Spanos; and his parents. Funeral services were held May 31, in Tews Funeral Home,
Homewood, Ill., with burial in Homewood Memorial Gardens. Local arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made
to St. John's Hospicecare, 1378 E. Republic Road, Springfield 65804 or the American
Cancer Society.
Sparger, James Earl 21 Oct 1891 - 27 Nov 1975 OH 4 Dec 1975 p8
[Note: Son of William M. & ? (?) Sparger; married 1 Jul 1914 Myrtle Elizabeth Luttrull
25 Dec 1888 - 25 Dec 1965 who had married first David Newton McHaffie]
BRUNER - Earl Sparger, 84, Bruner, died at 2 p.m. Thursday in Springfield
General Osteopathic Hospital following a short illness. He was a resident of the Bruner
community since 1907, a retired farmer and a member of the McHaffie Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Lassley, Fresno, Calif. and Mrs. Eugenia
McHaffie, Bruner; a step-son, Hobson McHaffie, Bruner and 16 grandchildren. Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark announced services.
AND
Sparger, James Earl 21 Oct 1891 - 27 Nov 1975 OH 11 Dec 1975 p8
We wish to express our gratitude to everyone for their many acts of kindness
shown to us during the illness and death of our father and grandfather, Earl Sparger. We
thank our friends, neighbors and relatives for prayers, food and beautiful flowers. A
special thank you to the singers, the Harris Funeral Home and Rev. Jesse L. Phillips for
the comforting words. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lassley. Mr. and Mrs. Burk McHaffie and
family. Mr. and Mrs. Hobson McHaffie and family.
Sparger, Myrtle Elizabeth (Luttrull) McHaffie 25 Dec 1888 - 25 Dec 1965 CCR 30
Dec 1965 p4
[Note: Daughter of Allen Tolbert & Percilla Jane (Lay) Luttrull; married first David
Newton “Dick” McHaffie 9 Sep 1878 - 19 Dec 1912; married second James Earl Sparger
21 Oct 1891 - 27 Nov 1975]
Mrs. Myrtle E. Sparger, 77, Bruner, died Saturday afternoon in the state hospital
in Nevada after a lingering illness. Mrs. Sparger who was a resident of the Bruner
community all her life, died on her birthday, according to a funeral home attendant.
Surviving are her husband, Earl; three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Todd, Bruner; Mrs. Hazel
Lassley, Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Eugenia McHaffie, Bruner. Also surviving are a son,
Hobson McHaffie, Bruner; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Osburn and Mrs. Florence McHaffie,
both of Sparta. Also surviving are five brothers, Newt Luttrull, Ramona, Okla., Jess,
Ozark, Elmer, Bruner, Otis and Gus, both of Rogersville; and 16 grandchildren and 25
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Bruner Baptist Church

with the Rev. Deloris Willis officiating. Burial will be in McHaffie Cemetery north of
Bruner under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Sparkman, B. A. “Sparky” 31 Dec 1916 - 3 Jul 2004 SN-L 6 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of David C. & Geneva (Frazier) Sparkman; married Mabel d 14 Apr 1984]
B. A. (Sparky) Sparkman, 87, Republic, passed away at 9:09 p.m. Saturday, July
3, 2004, in his home, with family at his side. He was born December 31, 1916, in Nixa,
Mo., to David C. and Geneva (Frazier) Sparkman. Mr. Sparkman was a member of
Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield, and a retired auto tire repairman. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Mabel, on April 14, 1984; a son, Edward L. Sparkman; his
parents; two brothers, Forest and Rex Sparkman; and a sister, Iva Lee Geiger. He is
survived by a son, Sammy Gerald Hedrick, Republic; three daughters, Lavon Drake, and
Lou Compton and husband, Carroll, all of Republic, and Paula McGuire, Gallatin, Tenn.;
two brothers, Eldon Leon (Lonnie) Sparkman, Springfield, and Clarence David (Tony)
Sparkman, Littleton, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 16 great-greatgrandchildren ; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Pastor, Hosea
Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be 6
to 8 p.m. today, July 6, in the funeral home.
Sparkman, Robertson “Bob” 1910 - 5 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
[Note: Son of James A. & Nellie E. ( ) Sparkman]
NIXA - Graveside services for Robertson “Bob” Sparkman, 64, Springfield, will
be at 2 p.m. Monday in McConnell Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Schudy officiating.
Burial was under direction of Harris of Nixa. The family will receive friends at the
funeral home from 7 to 8:30 tonight. Mr. Sparkman’s body was found at Jordan Creek at
7:37 p.m. Friday. According to Greene County Coroner Erwin Busiek. Sparkman
apparently fell partially into the creek. Survivors include one brother, John, Route 1,
Brookline; one sister, Mrs. Lucy Cavner, 2723 West Elm; two half-sisters, Mrs. Jane
Inmon, Springfield and Mrs. Marie Hart of Appleton, City, MO.
Speake, James Tot 7 Sep 1915 - 23 Dec 2003 SN-L 26 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Harrison & Grace Speak; married Mildred]
James Tot Speake, age 88, of Nixa, passed away in Christian Health Care of Nixa
on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003. He was born Sept. 7, 1915, in Harrison, Ark., the son of
Harrison and Grace Speak. During his youth, he was a boxer and played outfield for a
semi-pro baseball team in Arkansas. Until recently he enjoyed playing baseball with
young people. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the
USS Thornhill in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Before retirement he worked for almost
40 years in Kansas City for the Sheffield Steel Mill. Mr. Speake was a member of First
Baptist Church of Nixa. He was also a member of Friend Masonic Lodge #352 AF and
AM in Ozark. He loved his church and family and enjoyed bowling and fishing.
Survivors include his daughter, Dorothy Ann Gloyd and her husband, Darren, Sparta; a
sister, Marge Tauriella, Lincoln, Neb.; two half-brothers, Ray Speak, Ozark, and Max
Speak and his wife, Ann, Ozark; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Mildred; a sister, Virginia Downing; and a brother, Bob Speak. Funeral

services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr.
Richard Eakins officiating. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery with military
honors. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today. A Masonic service will follow at 7 p.m.
Spear, Dica (Forester) 4 Apr 1903 - 9 Mar 1979 OH 15 Mar 1979 pB2
Services for Mrs. Dica Forester Spear were held Tuesday in Marionville. Burial
was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery. She died last Friday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center. A brother, Noel Forester of Billings, is among those surviving.
Spears, Dixie Lee 31 Jul 1949 - 2 Aug 1949 CCR 4 Aug 1949
[Note: Daughter of Kenneth & ? (Parks) Spears]
Graveside services for Dixie Lee Spears, two-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Spears of Hurley, who died Tuesday morning in Burge hospital were held
Wednesday afternoon at the Short cemetery with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating under the
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Other survivors include one
sister, Katherine Jane; the paternal grandmother, Mrs. Nannie Spears of Hurley and the
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.W. Parks of Aurora.
Spears, Sam 1866 - 12 Feb 1947 CCR 20 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: married Mary Jane]
Sam Spears, 80, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Stone county, Missouri,
died at his home in Hurley on Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, 1947. Surviving are his
wife, Mary Jane; four sons, Carroll of Crane, Mo., Albert of Overland Park, Kans., Loren
of Cabool, Mo., and Edward Spears of Huntington Park, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs.
Clemmie Jones of Hurley, Mo. Funeral services were conducted at the Hurley high
school Thursday afternoon with burial in the Masonic cemetery at Crane under the
direction of Maples of Clever.
Sperry, Donald L. d 9 Jan 2006 SN-L 13 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Russell & Dorothy (Edwards) Sperry; married Gena M. VanDusen]
Donald L. Sperry, Tues., Jan. 9, 2006, beloved husband of Gena M. Sperry
(VanDusen); beloved dad of Ethan; dear son of Dorothy Sperry (nee Edwards) and the
late Russell Sperry; dear brother of Steve and David Sperry; our dear nephew, brotherinlaw, son-in-law, cousin and friend. Services at Ortmann's, 9222 Lackland, Overland,
Mo., on Mon., Jan. 16, 9:45 a.m. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
Visitation from 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Also a memorial service will be held Sat., Jan. 21, 2
p.m. in Nixa, Mo., at Fellowship Bible Church, 4855 S. Farm Rd. 205, Rogersville, Mo.
Spencer, Almus Preston 15 May 1907 - 26 Oct 1970 CCR 29 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Marion & Rachel E. (Johnson) Spencer]
Almus Preston Spencer, 63, of Linden, died at 5:25 p.m. Monday in the Nevada
State Hospital, following a long illness. Mr. Spencer was a lifelong resident of Ongo and
Linden communities. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Gladys Stone of Rogersville and a
nephew, Harold Adams of Rogersville. The nephew was reared in the Spencer home.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Ozark. The Rev. Bill Evans will
officiate. Burial will be in Linden Cemetery.

Spencer, Barbara Joan 1939 - 29 Dec 2006 SN-L 31 Dec 2006
Barbara Joan Spencer, age 67, of Nixa, passed away on Friday, Dec. 29. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will
follow in McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan.
2, in the funeral home.
Spencer, Mattie/Bessie (Thompson) 5 May 1888 - 3 Apr 1950 CCR 6 Apr 1950
[Note: married Lou Spencer; tombstone was read as Bessie]
Mrs. Mattie Spencer, 61, died Monday afternoon at her home at Bruner. She is
survived by her husband, Lou Spencer; a daughter, Mrs. Georgia Moxley of Fordland; a
son, Jesse Ward of Des Moines, Iowa; a stepson, Ted Spencer of Aurora Illinois; two
sisters, Mrs. E.J. Lemming of Rogersville, Missouri, and Mrs. Ethel Marie Tutus of
Lyons, Kansas, and a brother, Jim Thompson of Seymour.
Spencer, Velda Alice (Dale) 6 Dec 1919 - 8 Oct 1993 OH 13 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of Everett & Ann Dale; married Ervin L. Spencer]
Velda Alice Spencer, 73, Chestnutridge, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1993 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born Dec. 6, 1919 in Davis City, Iowa, the daughter
of Everett and Ann Dale. She was a computer operator for the Civil Service Department
before retirement. She and her husband moved to the Chestnutridge area about six years
ago. Preceding her in death were her parents, Everett and Ann Dale, a brother, Arthur
Delos Dale, and a sister, Florence Irene Mericle, and an infant daughter, Joyce. Survivors
include her husband, Erven L. Spencer, a son, Arthur Spencer, and his wife Jeanie, Mt.
Pleasant, Texas, a daughter, Jettie A Ward, and her husband, Richard. Macon, Ga.; three
brothers, Charles Dale and his wife Hallie, Flippin, Ark, Everett (Junior) Dale, and his
wife Della Mae, Caldwell, Idaho, and Hugh Dale, Corydon, Iowa; two sisters, Glenda
Hill and her husband, Maurice, Humeston, Iowa, and Alta McDaniel and her husband,
Bennie, Davis City, Iowa; five grandchildren, Captain Marc Spencer, and wife, Donata,
Fayetteville, N.C., Danny Spencer and his wife, Kimberly, Tyler, Texas, Andrew
Spencer, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, Douglas L. Whaley and his wife, Shela, Centerville, Ga.,
Michel L. Ward, Macon, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Loran Spencer, Tyler, Texas,
Crystal N. Whaley and Madison R. Whaley, Centerville, Ga. Services were held Monday,
Oct. 11, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery.
Spenny, Perry C. 1901 - 17 Nov 1970 CCR 3 Dec 1970 p8
Perry C. Spenny, 69, of Haskell, Texas, Nov. 17. in Haskell Memorial Hospital,
after an illness of several months. A native of Hannibal, Mo., he was a resident of Ozark
before locating in Texas. He was a public welfare worker with the Texas Department of
Welfare. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Haskell and a member of
Haskell Masonic Lodge No. 682. He was also a member of Haskell Chapter No. 892 of
Eastern Star. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri and did post graduate work
at Texas A & M. Survivors include his wife, the former Christine Giehl of Ozark of the
residence at 1205 Avenue K., Haskell, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Ellis G. Dauerels of
Dallas, Texas, and Mrs. Charles R. Saunders of Baton Rouge, La.; four grandchildren;

two brothers, Henry W. Spenny of Joplin, Mo. and Oval H. Spenny of Vandalia, Mo. He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen, who died in 1953. Funeral services were
held Friday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at Haskell. Burial was in
Rising Star Cemetery, with Masonic graveside rites.
Spencer, Lou 24 Mar 1883 - 28 Apr 1967 CCR 4 May 1967 p1
[Note: married first Bertie Swearengin 16 Nov 1887 - 29 Jul 1913]
Funeral services for Lou Spencer, 84, Seymour, who died at 11:30 a.m. Friday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient for one week, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Union Chapel Church, with burial in the church cemetery under direction of
Bergman-Miller. Mr. Spencer, a retired farmer, is survived by one son, Ted, Springfield;
one step-daughter, Mrs. Georgia Moxley, Springfield
Sperry, Elton G.
1891 - 1 Dec 1964
CCR 3 Dec 1964 p1
Elton G. Sperry, 73, of 912 West Elm, Springfield, died at his home Tuesday
night after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was chief clerk-stores in the office of
auditor-disbursements for the Frisco Railway and been with the Frisco 50 years. He was
born in Springfield and lived there throughout his life. He was a member of St. Paul
Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion. Survivors include one
daughter, Mrs. John D. Haguewood, Ozark; one son, Robert Sperry, Tripoli, Libya; two
sisters, Mrs. Maude Rigsby, Corpus Christi, Tex. and Miss Lochie Sperry, Forsyth; one
brothers, Clements Speery, Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 11 a.m. Friday in Gorman-Scharpf Chapel with Dr. Robert N. Arbaugh officiating.
Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery.
Spiess, Eunice (Beal) 22 Aug 1873 - 14 Aug 1947 CCR 21 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of James Madison & Jemima (White) Beal; married 24 Aug 1904
August Spiess 9 Aug 1873 - 7 Nov 1939; Chaffin Funeral Home record says mother was
Jemima White, obit says Caroline]
Eunice Beal Spiess, daughter of James Madison and Caroline Beal, was born
Aug. 22, 1873, and passed away Aug. 14, 1947, at the age of 73 years, 11 months and 18
days. In 1904 she was married to August Spiess and to this union were born four
children, two of whom survive. They are Mrs. Janice Lawson of Bolivar, Mo., and Mrs.
Mary Porter of Rogersville. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Karl, Carol Sue
and Anna Lee Lawson, and David Porter; three brothers, Gratz Beal of Buffalo, W.A.
Beal of Republic, and Ross Beal of Tacoma, Wash., one sister, Mrs. Livie Arndt of
Springfield. She was converted at an early age and had been a faithful member of the
Ozark Baptist church for over 40 years. Funeral services were held Saturday Aug. 16 in
the Ozark Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Ross Carter, with burial in the I.O.O.F.
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Spindler, James William, M. D. 21 Dec 1945 - 7 Oct 2004 SN-L 11 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Rev. F.W. Spindler and Faye (Sargent) Spindler]
James William Spindler, M.D., was called away by the angels to his heavenly rest
into the arms of Jesus on Oct. 7, 2004. He was surrounded by his loved ones and friends
in his home. His suffering from the ravages of cancer are now in the past. He was born in

Ava, Mo., on Dec. 21, 1945, to Rev. F.W. Spindler and Faye Sargent Spindler. He was
preceded in death by his mother, Faye Sargent Spindler; his paternal grandparents, Rev.
F.L. Spindler and Mary Adams Spindler; his maternal grandparents, Merle and Velmas
argent; and an infant niece, Claire Patience Spindler Richardson. He is survived by his
wife, best friend and soul mate of 38 years, Patsy L. (Cook) Spindler; a daughter, Susan
Warren and her husband, Jolin Warren of Edinburgh, Scotland; a son, Matthew Spindler
of Springfield; his father, Rev. F.W. Spindler of Ozark; and five sisters, Linda McCombs
and husband Mike of Lake St. Louis, Mo., Elaine Kerr and husband Mike of Springfield,
Pat Spindler and husband Bob Threadgill, Pam Spindler and husband Terry Barks, and
Beth Spindler and husband Kevin Richardson; and a sister-in-law, Kay Yost and husband
Caroll Yost of Springfield. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins,
godchildren, and a host of special friends and colleagues. Jim was a graduate of Parkview
High School in Springfield. He was a graduate of the first Honors Program at SMS and
held a Bachelors Degree in Science with Honors. He attended St. Louis University
School of Medicine and was granted a Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1971. He served a
residency in Pathology at the St. Louis University Hospitals where he served as Chief
Resident of the Pathology department. He was a faculty member of the medical school at
St. Louis University while living in the St. Louis area. He was on the staff at St. Francis
Hospital in Washington, Mo., and St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Granite City, Ill. In 1987, he
came back home to Springfield to take a position as director of the Laboratory and Chief
of Pathology at Skaggs Community Hospital in Branson. While on staff at Skaggs, he
served a term as chief of staff, and was on the board of directors of the hospital. He was
Greene County Medical Examiner from 1996 until his retirement in 2003. Before his
official appointment, he served as coroner's physician for approximately 28 counties in
southwest Missouri. He continued to serve these counties after his appointment as Greene
County ME. In 1997, he was awarded Skaggs' first ever Physician of the Year. He was
also very proud of his status as an honorary Highway Patrol Trooper given to him in
recognition of the work he and his staff did in teaching twice a year about crime scene
investigation for new recruits and state troopers and other law enforcement groups. Jim
was a devout Christian who loved the Lord, his family, and those who shared his passion
for his work. He treated all people with courtesy and respect. He felt his forensics work
was a calling to be a voice for those who had no one to speak for them or who could no
longer speak on their own behalf. He believed he was an advocate for those who needed
closure and justice. He was a member of the International Academy of Pathology,
member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and College of American
Pathology, where he served as a laboratory inspector. He was board certified and a
Fellow in the American College of Pathology. He was a member of Schweitzer United
Methodist Church. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Schweitzer
UMC in Springfield on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 1 p.m. The service will be conducted by
Rev. Bob Casady and Rev. Lori Lampert. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on
Tuesday, Oct. 12, at Greenlawn South, Springfield. Burial will be private for family
members. The casket will remain closed at all times. Memorial may be made to
Schweitzer UMC, Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Leukemia-Lymphoma
Society, and Guiding Eyes for the Blind Guide Dog Foundation. The family would like to
thank all of the wonderful caring professionals from Cox Home Support teams, the loving
care and concern of Community Hospice, and all of the people involved in his care. He

was a special person who tried to make a difference by serving his community. He was
well loved, and we will miss his wit and his gentle spirit.
Spinler, Virgie Faye (Hasty) 22 Feb 1925 - 4 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of John & Clara E. (Unger) Hasty ; married Milo R. Spinler] 19 Feb
1923 -20 Oct 1994]
Virgie Faye Spinler, 63, daughter of the late John and Clara Hasty of Nixa, died in
a Weatherford, Texas hospital, following a short illness. Spinler was a graduate of Nixa
High School and attended Draughon's Business College in Springfield. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Authon Church of Christ and had lived in Parker
County, Texas for many years. Survivors include her husband Milo, two sons Glen
Spinler and Daniel Spinler, both of Weatherford, three sister Opal Dunham, Lois Stine
and Leona Bowman all of Nixa, four brothers Robert Hasty, Nixa, George Hasty, Scott
City, Kansas, Floyd Hasty, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Marion Hasty of Weatherford
and five grandchildren. Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Galbreaith-Pickard
Funeral Chapel in Weatherford with ministers Dexter Sammons and Jack Skidmore
officiating. Burial was in Memory Gardens.
Spivey, Ward W. 17 Jul 1905 - 28 Oct 1972 CCR 2 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Stanton & Maybelle (Wagoner) Spivey; married Jesse M. 12 Mar 1907 19 Jun 1969; spelling from tombstone]
Ward W. Spivy, 67, of Springfield, died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center after a short illness. Mr. Spivy, formerly of Bolivar, was retired after many years
with Empire District Electric Company. He was a member of First Christian Church of
Ozark and the Masonic Lodge of Pierce City. Surviving are two sons, Gene Spivy,
Monett and James Spivy, Tulsa; a daughter, Mrs. Richard Harralson, Fair Grove, a
brother, Joe Spivy, Springfield and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30
a.m. Tuesday in the First Christian Church of Ozark. The Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiated.
Burial was in Weaver Cemetery, under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Spivy, Irene (Grier) 23 Feb 1911 - 9 Mar 1991 NN-E 14 Mar 1991
[Note: married 6 Oct 1940 Willard E. Spivy]
Irene Grier Spivy, 80, Rogersville, died at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 1991, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, following a short illness. She was born Feb. 23, 1911, in
Rogersville and was a lifelong resident of Rogersville. She married Willard Spivy Oct. 6,
1940. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for 68 years. She is survived by her
husband, Willard E. Spivy; a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Kerwin Russell,
Ozark; three grandchildren, Terri Samps, Edmond, Okla., Vicki Russell, Little Rock,
Ark., and Brian Russell, Columbia; several nephews; and a host of friends. Services were
Monday in Preston-Marsh Funeral Chapel, Rogersville, with the Rev. Don Washam
officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive Cemetery.
Spivy, Jessie M. 12 Mar 1907 - 19 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p8
Mrs. Jessie M. Spivy, 62 of Bolivar, died at 10:45 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at the
Cox Medical Center, Springfield. Mrs. Spivy, a member of the College Street Baptist
Church, Springfield, was the wife of Ward M. Spivy, an employee of the Empire District

Electric Company, and had lived in Pierce City, Monett and Springfield before moving to
Bolivar in 1960. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Eugene W. of
Monett and James S. of Tulsa; a daughter, Mrs. Patricia M. Harrison of Marshfield; six
grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Jewel Cooksey of Paris, Tex., Mrs. Dovie Fuson of
Afton, Okla.,, and Mrs. Florence Hofford of Wylie, Tex. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Harris Chapel, Ozark. with the Rev. Junior Swadley officiating. Burial was in Weaver
Cemetery, north of Ozark.
Spivy, Joe Glen 27 Jun 1914 - 12 Jun 1991 NN-E 20 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of Stant & Maybelle (Waggoner) Spivy; married 1938 Betty E. Johnson 5
Mar 1920 - May 1989]
Joe Glen Spivy, 76, Springfield, died suddenly at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 12,
1991, in Fort Leonard Wood Community Hospital, following an apparent heart attack. He
was born in Ozark June 27, 1914, the son of Stant and Maybelle Waggoner Spivy. He
married Betty Johnson in 1938 in Forsyth. She preceded him in death in 1989. He was a
World War II Navy veteran, a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, a 31-year employee of City Utilities Service Department, a member of United
Masonic Lodge No. 5, Scottish Rite, Abou Ben Adhem Temple, Zabud Council No. 25,
Springfield Chapter No. 15 RAM, St. John's Commandery No. 20 and Boulevard Baptist
Church. He is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Glenda Jo and Bill Francis,
Carl Junction, and Peggy Lea and Lynn Morse, Crocker; two grandsons, Brent Stanton
Wilkinson and Billy Frank Francis; and two granddaughters, Sheri Lynn Francis and
Kembra Lea Wilkinson. The funeral was Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home
at Rivermonte with the Rev. Ken Mathes officiating. Masonic services followed. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners
Crippled Children's Hospital.
Spivy, Sarah Josephine “Josie” 27 Mar 1886 - Aug 1975 OH 26 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married P. W. Spivy]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Sarah Josephine Spivy, 89, Route 3,
Rogersville, were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Marsh Chapel here. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery in Springfield. Mrs. Spivy died at 5:45 a.m. Sunday at her home
after a long illness. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church north of Rogersville.
Surviving are her husband, P. W.; three sons, Thelma Andrew of Bakersfield, Calif. and
Willard Everett and Clifford William, both of Route 3, Rogersville; one daughter, Mrs.
Rachel Lois Straw, Route 2, Rogersville; seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Spivy, Willard Everett 5 Dec 1917 - 27 Apr 2003 CCH-N 7 May 2003
[Note: Son of Pleasant & Josie Spivy; married 6 Oct 1940 Irene E. Grier 23 Feb 1911 9
Mar 1991; married 7 Mar 1992 Maxine (Marshall) Procter]
Willard Everett Spivy, 85, Rogersville, died at 5:45 a.m. April 27, 2003, in James
River Care Center, Springfield. He was born on Dec. 5, 1917, in Montpelier, Ohio, to
Pleasant and Josie Spivy. Spivy was a graduate of Strafford High School class of 1934,
member of the Fordland First Baptist Church, past Deacon at Rogersville First Baptist
and Sunday school teacher and song leader at Shiloh Baptist Church. He was also past
president of Rogersville Area Senior Center and was a Rogersville MFA Board member

for 20 years. He was a retired dairy and cattle farmer. Spivy was married to Irene E. Grier
on Oct. 6, 1940, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 1991. He was married to
Maxine Marshall Procter on March 7, 1992, and she survives of the home. Also surviving
is his daughter, Carolyn Sue Russell and husband Kerwin of Rogersville; two brothers,
Thomas Spivy of Bakersfield, Calif., and Clifford Spivy and wife June, Rogersville;
sister Rachel Straw and husband Gilbert, Rogersville; three grandchildren, Terri Stamps
and husband Greg, Springfield, Vicki Russell, Amarillo, Texas, and Brian Russell and
wife Sue, Las Vegas, Nev.; four great-grandchildren, Rebecca and Ryan Stamps and
Brianna and Madison Russell; stepchildren, grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Harold and Alberta Procter and children Rae Etta and Steve Cook and Courtney,
Elizabeth and Stephanie Horton. Clarence and Connie Procter and children Terry and
Charlene Procter and Brian Shawn and Kristin, Allen and Susan Procter and children
Adam and Sonya, Earl and Lois Porter and children Mark and Charlie Porter, Michelle
Porter, Randy and Ranee Young and Najeo, Darrion and Creek, George Procter and
friend Marilyn Vandover and children Dennis and Nancy Procter and Tristen and Jacob,
Ginger Procter and Brandi and Lacie, Angela Procter and Mikayla, Kerihana and Ashten,
Keith and Cathy Procter and children Shane and Lori Procter, Dustin and Rose Procter;
and several nieces and nephews. Services were at 10 a.m. April 30 at the Preston Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Mt. Olive Cemetery, Fordland. Memorials
may be made to the Rogersville Area Senior Center or the Fair Haven Children’s Home,
Strafford.
Spoon, R. Winfred 1 Dec 1928 - 28 Jun 2006 SN-L 30 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Ralph & Esther (Israel) Spoon; married 13 Mar 1947 Guinevere Combs]
R. Winfred Spoon 77, Billings, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2006, in his
home. He was born December 1, 1928, in Bois D'Arc, Mo., to Ralph and Esther (Israel)
Spoon. Winfred grew up in Bois D'Arc, where he was outstanding in sports and
graduated in 1946. He was united in marriage to Guinevere Combs March 13, 1947. They
have made their home in the Billings area for 46 years. He was a member of the Billings
United Methodist Church. As a teenager, he began working at the MFA milk plant. He
worked several years at Foremost Dairy and later retired from Hiland Dairy. He was a
member of the Teamster Local #245. His parents and a sister, Melva Landers, preceded
him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Guinevere "Gwen", of the
home; a son, Randie Winfred Spoon, Billings; two brothers, Jerry Spoon, Willard, and
Eddie Spoon, Bois D'Arc; a sister, Patricia A. Huhn, Bois D'Arc; four grandchildren,
Randie II, Phillip, Melanie, and Steven; four great-grand- children, Lindsey, Andrew,
Brandon, and Zoey; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 1, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Pastor Derick Harmon
officiating. Burial will follow in Clear Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 6to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. The family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Mark
Bower and Dr. Peter Trinca for the kindness shown to Winfred during his illness.
Spor, Bernard Henry "Ben" 5 Dec 1905 - 10 Sep 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981
[Note: Son of George & Marie Anna (Auffart) Spor]
Rosary services for Bernard Henry "Ben" Spor, 74, Billings, were Sept. 9 in
Meadors Chapel in Billings with the Rev. John J. Rynich officiating. Funeral Mass was

Sept. 10 in Meadors Chapel. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mr. Spor died in his
home Sept. 7 of natural causes. He was a lifelong Billings resident and a retired farmer.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Survivors include several nieces and
nephews.
Sporleder, Justin Richard 18 Dec 1979 - 1 Oct 2004
SN-L 3 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Richard & Margaret (Liebsack) Sporleder; married Cathy Hansen]
Justin Richard Sporleder, age 24, of Nixa, died suddenly in his home Friday, Oct.
1, 2004. He was born Dec. 18, 1979, in Norfolk, Neb. He attended Nixa High School and
was active in sports. Justin was looking forward to becoming a special education teacher
following graduation from SMSU. He and his family were faithful members of Campbell
United Methodist Church in Springfield. Justin was a loving husband to Cathy and
wonderful father to his children. Survivors include his wife, Cathy (Hansen) Sporleder;
two children, five-year-old daughter Adeline Rae, and four-week-old son Gage Thomas;
his parents, Richard and Margaret (Liebsack) Sporleder, Nixa; two sisters, Susan
Sporleder, Bell Port Long Island, N.Y., and Amanda DeRosa and her husband Frank,
Largo, Fla.; four nephews, Chance and Dilan, and Bleys and Barak; Cathy's parents,
Tammy and Max Campos, Nixa, and Brian and Cindy Hansen, Grimes, Iowa; Cathy's
grandmothers, Jean Sharp, Nixa, and Alberta Hansen, Des Moines, Iowa; other relatives;
and many friends. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Campbell
United Methodist Church, Springfield, with Pastor Bruce Davis officiating. Burial will
follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made for the future benefit of
Justin's two children.
Sportsman, Clint 1912 - 2 Jun 1969 CCR 5 Jun 1969 p1
Order Autopsy In Man’s Death
Clint Sportsman, 56, who lived near Walnut Shade, was found dead Monday
behind the trailer of Junior Haworth near Windy City. Mr. Haworth told Sheriff Buff
Lamb that he found the body about 5:15 a.m. The sheriff said the body bore a black eye
and a number of cuts and bruises. The distance between where Mr. Sportsman lived and
where the body was found is considerable. At the request of the family and in his dual
capacity of acting coroner, Sheriff Lamb had Dr. G. I. Podrecca of Springfield perform an
autopsy. Sheriff Lamb’s investigation is awaiting the autopsy report as to the cause of
death. Surviving Mr. Sportsman are a brother, Vollie, Walnut Shade; and three sisters,
Mrs. Ruth Baker, Galena; Mrs. Muriel Nease, Reeds Spring and Mrs. Hattie Bilyeu,
Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harris Funeral Home,
Ozark, with burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
AND
Sportsman, Clint 1912 - 2 Jun 1969 CCR 12 Jun 1969 p1
Sportsman Death ‘Natural Causes’
The death of Clint Sportsman, 56, who lived near Walnut Shade, was due to
natural causes. Coroner Dean Harris said this was the finding of Dr. G. I. Podrecca of
Springfield who performed an autopsy. The body of Mt. Sportsman was found June 2
lying on the ground behind the trailer of Junior Haworth near Windy City.

Sportsman, Kenneth Mack 22 May 1950 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
[Note: married Carolyn; SSDI spells name Kennith]
OZARK - Services for Kenneth Mack Sportsman, 26, Route 1, Highlandville,
were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating.
Burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Sportsman died early Saturday in an automobile
accident when a pickup truck he was driving collided head-on with a truck driven by
Richard Lee “Rick” Morisset, 20, who also died in the accident.
AND
Sportsman, Kenneth Mack 22 May 1950 - 23 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p14
We personally want to thank everyone for the cards, food, flowers, Visits, phone
calls and all acts of kindness show us during the loss of our loved one. Carolyn
Sportsman. Mike and Brian, Vollie Sportsman family
Sportsman, Volle d 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p B7
We would like to thank everyone for the food, flowers & prayers in the loss of our
loved one, The Volle Sportsman Family.
Sportsman, William G. 1 Aug 1888 - 26 Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Abraham & Mary Sportsman; married Grace Davis 25 Sep 1891 - 29 Nov
1958]
Funeral services for William G. Sportsman, 80, a longtime resident of the Walnut
Shade community near Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Spokane Baptist Church. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Sportsman died at 9:15
p.m. Thursday in Skaggs Hospital, Branson after a short illness. Surviving are two sons,
Clint and Vollie, both of Walnut Shade; three daughters, Mrs. Ruth Baker, Galena, Mrs.
Muriel Mease, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Hattie Bilyeu, Sacramento, Calif; 27 grandchildren,
including Tim Sportsman, Ozark, who was reared in the home; and 18 great
grandchildren. Other survivors include a brother, Tom., Bakersfield, Calif.; and six
sisters, Mrs. Sadie Barnhart, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Cass Glover, Walnut Shade, Mrs. Ann
Meadows, Bakersfield, Mrs. Emma Oswalt, North Bend, Ore., Mrs. Dora Bilyeu,
Chadwick, and Mintia, last name and address unknown.
Spradlin, Achaze E. (?) Huff 1866 - 3 Jul 1948 CCR 8 Jul 1948
Mrs. Achaza E. Spradlin, 82, who had been bedfast for the past two years at the
home of her son, H.D. Huff of near Keltner, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 3. Mrs.
Spradlin was a former resident of Alton, Ill., and the body was shipped there for services.
She was a member of the Baptist church in that city. The son, H.D. Huff, accompanied
the body to Alton. Other survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Ophella Ray and Mrs. Sybil S.
Johnson, both of Alton, and four grandchildren of Keltner.
Spradlin, Lettie Lee (Prince) 20 Apr 1913 - 25 Nov 2004
SN-L 28 Nov 2004
Lettie Lee Spradlin, 91, Billings, passed away at 12:04 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25,
2004, at Cox South Hospital, Springfield. She was born April 20, 1913, in Lawrence
County, Ky., to Nelson and Eliza Jane Prince. Mrs. Spradlin was a beloved mother and a
faithful Christian. She was a member of the Judson Baptist Church in San Bernadino,
Calif. She lived in San Bernadino, Calif., for 60 years before living in the Billings area a
total of two years. She was currently living with her son and daughter-in-law. She was

preceded in death by her husband, John E. Spradlin; her parents; a great-granddaughter;
and nine siblings. She is survived by her son, John Spradlin and wife Carolyn, Billings,
Mo.; two daughters, Barbara Bullard, Milwaukie, Ore., and Betty Lotspeich, Grand
Terrace, Calif.; a sister, Pat Janney, Wheelersburg, Ohio; eight grandchildren; five step
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 18 step great grandchildren; and one step greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004, at Bobbitt
Memorial Chapel, San Bernadino, Calif. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in
Mountain View Cemetery, San Bernadino.
Spradling, Arthur Wayne 9 Sep 1913 - 20 Apr 1994 NN-E 27 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of William O. & Lula Jane “Jannie” (Hilton) Spradling; married 11 Oct 1932
Violet Lea Cobb 25 Apr 1914 - 28 Oct 1996]
Arthur Wayne Spradling, 80, Chadwick, died Wednesday, April 20, 1994, at his
home. He was born September 9, 1913, near Spokane, the son of William O. and Lula
Jane Spradling. On October 11, 1932, he was united in marriage to Violet Lea Cobb. Mr.
Spradling was a member of Chadwick Baptist Temple and a life-long resident of the
Ozarks. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Alma Rivers, Eva Cornett
and Buena Hartwick; and four brothers, Raymond, Charles, Osa, and Jesse. Survivors
include his wife, Violet; a daughter, Norma Sisco, Chadwick; four sons, Arthur Lee
Spradling, Ozark, Archie Dean Spradling, John W. Spradling, and Lyle W. Spradling, all
of Springfield; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mary Buyers, San
Mateo, Calif., and a brother, Ross Spradling, Springfield. Funeral services were Saturday,
April 23, in Chadwick Baptist Temple under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. The Rev. Jerry Loveland officiated. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Spradling, Johnnie Kathryn (Dobson) 3 Apr 1913 - 13 Mar 1997 CCH-N 15 Mar 1997
[Note: Daughter of George M. & Ada (Arnold) Dobson; married 3 Apr 1931 Harold E.
Spradling 9 Sep 1910 - 23 Feb 1993]
Johnnie Kathryn Spradling, 83, Ozark, died Thursday, March 13, 1997, in Manor
Care Center, Springfield. Mrs. Spradling, a homemaker, was born April 3, 1913, in
Peculiar, Missouri, the daughter of George M. and Ada (Arnold) Dobson. She was united
in marriage April 3, 1931, in Peculiar, Missouri to Harold E. Spradling, who preceded her
in death in 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents, and a sister. She was a
member of Ozark United Methodist Church, Ozark. Mrs. Spradling is survived by her
three daughters, Mary Ann Levell, Springfield, Doris Marie Maloney and her husband
Charles, Galena, Missouri; Carol Sue Cornwell and her husband, Lewis, Crestwood,
Missouri; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held
this morning at 11:00 a.m. at Ozark United Methodist Church, under the direction of
Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family requests that memorial
contributions be made to Ozark United Methodist Church, PO. Box 422, Ozark, MO
65721.
Spradling, Lula Jane “Jannie” (Hilton) 3 Nov 1880 - 3 Sep 1974 OH 19 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Hannah Elizabeth “Polly” (Bilyeu) Hilton; married
William O. Spradling 23 Apr 1874 - 8 Jun 1955]

OZARK - Mrs. Lula Jane Spradling, 93, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A resident of the Oakwood community southwest
of Chadwick most of her life, she was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors are a
daughter, Mrs. Mary Byers, San Mateo, Calif,; five sons, Jess, Ross and Raymond, all of
Springfield, Wayne of Chadwick and Charles of Fresno, Calif.; three brothers, Ben Hilton
of Spokane, Ellis Hilton of the state of California and Joe Hilton, Batesville, Tex; two
sisters, Mrs. Carrie Kerr of the state of California and Mrs. Cora Hammonds, Everett,
Wash., 29 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Spradling, Sadie E. (Gullett) 14 Aug 1922 - 11 Mar 2005 SN-L 13 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Daniel F. & Nettie (Dipley) Gullett; married Ross Spradling 6 Mar
1915 - 22 Feb 2001]
Mrs. Sadie E. (Gullett) Spradling, 82, Springfield, passed away on March 11,
2005, in the Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born on Aug. 14, 1922, in
Chadwick, Mo., and was a Baptist, a homemaker, and loved to sew. She married Ross
Spradling on Aug. 31, 1941, in Chadwick, Mo. They were married for 59 years before his
passing in 2001. She is survived by her four children, Saundra France, Randy Spradling,
Roger Spradling, and Reggie Spradling; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; a
sister, Ada Bilyeu; and a brother, George Gullett. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with Rev. L.D. Fletcher
officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Cemetery, Chadwick, Mo. Visitation will be
from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home.
Spradling, Violet Lea (Cobb) 25 Apr 1914 - 28 Oct 1996 CCH-N 6 Nov 1996
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Lottie Cobb; married 11 Oct 1932 Arthur Wayne Spradling 9
Sep 1913 - 20 Apr 1994]
Violet Lea Spradling, 82, Chadwick, died Monday, October 28, 1996, at her
home. She was born April 25, 1914, in Christian County, and was the daughter of Tom
and Lottie Cobb. On October 11, 1932, she was united in marriage to Arthur Wayne
Spradling, who preceded her in death April 20, 1994. In addition to her husband, she was
preceded in death by; her parents, and brothers, George, Newt, Truman, and Elzy "Bud"
Cobb. Survivors include: a daughter, Norma Sisco, Chadwick; sons, Arthur Lee
Spradling, Ozark, Archie Dean Spradling, John W. Spradling, and Lyle W. Spradling, all
of Springfield; fifteen grandchildren; thirty great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; a brother, John Cobb, Springfield; sisters, Grace Bilyeu, Chadwick, Lucille
Walker, Strafford, Vivian Fletcher, Ozark, Mary Ingenthorn, Forsyth, and Pearl
Hampton, Angles, WA. Funeral services were held Thursday October 31, 1996, in
Chadwick Baptist Temple with Rev. Jerry Loveland officiating under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Sprague, Alvanee (Harding) 30 May 1917 - 28 Mar 2006 SN-L 29 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Roscoe & Gertie Harding; married Arthur Sprague, Jr. 22 Oct
1917 - 1 Oct 1976 ]

Alvanee Sprague, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006. She
had been a resident of The Cambridge for the past three years, where she had many good
friends. Alvanee was born May 30, 1917, in Nixa, the daughter of Rev. Roscoe and
Gertie Harding. She was united in marriage to Arthur Sprague Jr., who preceded her in
death, as well as a sister, Annabelle, and her parents. Survivors include: two children,
Carol Thornburg and husband Dink, Ozark, and Dwight Sprague and wife, Linda,
Branson; four grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Thursday, March 30, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Sprague, Arthur, Jr. 22 Oct 1917 - 1 Oct 1976 OH 7 Oct 1976 p4
[Note: Son of Arthur & Grace C. Sprague; married Alvanee Harding 30 May 1917 - 28
Mar 2006 ]
NIXA - A longtime resident of Nixa, Arthur Sprague, Jr., 58, died at 5:12 a.m.
today in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a four-week illness. Sprague had operated
the M and W Chevrolet Agency in Nixa for 25 years. He was a member of the Riverdale
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Alvanee; one son, Dwight, of Branson; one
daughter, Mrs. Carol Thornburg, Nixa; two brothers, Glenn of Pasadena, Calif. and Guy
of Branson; two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Birdseye, Long Beach, Calif.; and Mrs. Lois Wing,
Eureka, Calif.; four grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Arrangements are under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Spranger, Tuesday Mae 17 Sep 1991 - 17 Sep 1991 NN-E 26 Sep 1991
[Note: Daughter of Bruce & Charlene Spranger]
Tuesday Mae Spranger, infant daughter of Bruce and Charlene Spranger, Ozark,
was stillborn Sept. 17, 1991. Survivors include her parents; paternal grandparents,
Herman and Irene Spranger; maternal grandmother, Charlotte Kutta, Chicago, Ill.; three
brothers, Jeffrey, Raun and Timothy; and two sisters, Brianne and Katelyn, all of the
home. Graveside funeral services were held Saturday, Sept. 21, at Richwood Cemetery,
Ozark, with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Word of Faith
Fellowship Church.
Springer, James L. 13 Jun 1925 - 1 Dec 1966 CCR 8 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Ralph & Opal (Wright) Springer; married Maud Eva Robinson]
Funeral services for James L. Springer, 41, Nixa, who apparently committed
suicide by attaching a length of hose to his truck exhaust and extending it through a
window Thursday, Dec. 1, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Hurley High School auditorium with
the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark. Christian County Coroner Dean Harris said the death of the World War
II was the result of carbon monoxide poisoning. He was found about 3:20 p.m. He
apparently became despondent because he was losing the use of his legs because of war
injuries, said officials. Survivors include his wife, Maud Eva, of the home; one daughter,
Mrs. Patricia Beasley of Oak Grove, Ark.; one son, Jimmy, of the home; three brothers,

Joe of Redwood City, Calif. and Jerry and Rex of Rt. 2, Crane; and his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Ralph Springer, Rt. 2, Crane.
Springer, Lemuel Allen 1871 - 11 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
[Note: married Lillian]
Funeral services for Lemuel Allen Springer, 71, who died Jan. 11 at his home in
Hurley, were held last Thursday in the Hurley high school, conducted by Rev. Frank
Eaton, with burial in Short cemetery under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of
Clever. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Lillian Springer, and seven children.
Spurgeon, Loretta (Estep) 25 Feb 1933 - Apr 1973 OH 26 Apr 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd James & Velma A. (Smith) & Estep; married Flint Spurgeon]
Mountain Grove - Funeral services for Mrs. Loretta Spurgeon, 40, of Mtn. Grove,
were held last Friday at the Stapp Chapel here with the Rev. Lynn Wood Officiating.
Burial was in the Fowler Cemetery near Mountain Grove. She is survived by her
husband, Flint; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Estep of Ozark; three brothers, Gerald
and Bob Estep, both of Ozark and Lyman Estep of Richland; two sisters, Mrs. Jeannette
Haskins of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Anita Allen, Republic; two stepsons, Burt Spurgeon,
Mtn. Grove and the Rev. Russell Spurgeon, Bridgeton; her maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Olive Fletcher, Sacramento, Calif.; six grandchildren and one great-grandson
Spurlock, Lillie
1877 - 12 Sep 1967 CCR 14 Sep 1967 p1
Mrs. Lillie Spurlock, 90. Rogersville, died at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday a few hours after
being admitted to Burge-Protestant Hospital. She had lived in Rogersville area for 25
years, and was a member of Assembly of God Church.
She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Mary O. Rutherford, Rogersville and Mrs. Lillie Trubaugh, Cudahy,
Calif.; three grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are by
Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh.

Squires, Judy A. (Behrends) 18 Jul 1948 - 24 Aug 2004 CCH-N 1 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Clarence A. “Sam” & Lorene (Hobleman) Behrends]
Judy A. Squires, 56, Ozark, died on Aug. 24, 2004 in Springfield, Mo. She was
born on July 18, 1948 in Superior, Neb., the daughter of Clarence A. and Lorene
(Hobleman) Behrends. Judy attended Webber grade school and graduated from Superior
High School in 1966. She furthered her education in a business college in Omaha. She
was unted in marriage to Dick Squires on June 15, 1985 at the United Methodist Church,
Webber, Kan. She owned and operated her own accounting business, Squires
Professional Services. She lived in the communities of Webber, Superior, Omaha, Austin,
Texas, Mountain Home, Ark., and Ozark, Mo., where she resided at the time of her death.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence (Sam) and Lorene Behrends.
Survivors include: husband Dick, Ozark; one sister, Barbara Daniels and husband Jim,
Laurel, Md; three brothers, Richard and wife Denise of Webber, Kan; Glen and wife
Becky of Courtland, Kan., and Steve and wife Margaret of Humble, Texas; nieces and
nephews, Tony, Jessica, Carrie, Crystal, Brett, Amber, Robert and Thomas; great nieces
and nephews, Lauryn and Jessica; other relatives and a host of friends. Services were
Saturday, Aug. 28 at Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Neb., with burial at Webber
Cemetery, Webber, Kan. The Rev. Joyce Beam officiated. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
St. Clair, Arlen E. 1919 - 12 Sep 2006 SN-L 13 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Nathaniel & Macy (Allen) St. Clair]
Arlen E. St. Clair, 87, passed away at 5:35 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2006, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark, Mo. Graveside funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, September 15, 2006, at the Selmore Cemetery with full military honors and Rev.
John Hyde officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2006, from 6 to 8 p.m.
with Masonic Rites starting at 7:30 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
St. Clair, Arvel H. 16 Dec 1916 - 13 Nov 2004 SN-L 14 Nov 2004
Graveside services for Arvel St. Clair, 87, Sparta, will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.
16, 2004, in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
St. Clair, Bessie M. (Baker) 12 Dec 1907 - 5 Feb 1976 OH 12 Feb 1976 p4
[Note: Daughter of George Oliver & Ida M. (Box) Baker; married Roy J. St. Clair 7 Mar
1907 - 20 Feb 1968]
OZARK - A former resident of Christian and Taney Counties, Mrs. Bessie M. St.
Clair, 68, St. Charles, died about 6 p.m. Thursday in St. Joseph Hospital, St. Charles after
a long illness. Mrs. St. Clair has been a St. Charles resident since 1953, and was a
member of the Apostolic Church. Survivors include her son, Charles C. of St. Charles; a
daughters, Mrs. Ramona Brown, St. Charles; five sisters, Mrs. Cecil Cook, Mrs. Joy
Owen and Mrs. Ethel Rossell, all of Forsyth, and Mrs. Jewell Kessinger and Mrs. Agnes
Ingenthron, both of Ozark and six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Harris of
Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
St. Clair, Harlin 21 Apr 1916 - 15 Aug 1965

CCR 19 Aug 1965 p1

[Note: spelling from tombstone; married Lover Kauffman]
Funeral services for Harlan St. Clair, 49, former Spokane resident who died
Sunday in a Houston, Tex. hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Spokane Auditorium with
Hosea Bilyeu and Chester Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Schupbach Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
St. Clair, Larry 1962 - 6 Mar 1966 CCR 10 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Dale & ? (Jones) St. Clair]
Three-year-old Larry St. Clair died early Sunday in St. John’s Hospital of
complications of measles, according to a funeral home spokesman, He was the son of Mr.
and Mrs. David Jones, Route 1, Nixa. He is also survived by his father, Dale St. Clair,
Redmond, Wash; four brothers, Tommy Dale, Carl Lee, Steve Allen and Ray Gene St.
Clair; a half-brothers, Troy Jones and a sister, Miss Shirley Jean St. Clair, all of the
home; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Jones, Marshfield; paternal grandfather,
Nathan St. Clair, Ozark and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Macy St. Clair, Ozark. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. John Whitmer will
officiated and burial will be in McConnell Cemetery.
St. Clair, Macy (Allen) 26 Sep 1891 - 25 Mar 1966 CCR 31 Mar 1966 p1
[Note: married 18 May 1913 Nathan St. Clair 8 Apr 1881 - 13 May 1966; SSDI gives 15
Mar 1966 death date]
Funeral services for Mrs. Macy St. Clair, 74, of the Ozark community, were at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Frank Stark officiated and burial was in
Selmore Cemetery. Mrs. St. Clair died at 2 p.m. Friday in Bilyeu Nursing Home after a
brief illness. A member of Ozark Church of Christ, she had been a resident of the Ozark
community since age 13. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Della Mae Thompson, Strafford;
five sons, Arley, Bakersfield, Calif., Arvel, Independence, Dale, Redmond, Wash, and
Jessie, Visalia, Calif. Also surviving are two step-sons, Ramza St. Clair, Visalia, Calif.
and Robert, Salina, Kan.; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Swadley, Yakima, Wash.; and 11
grandchildren.
St. Clair, Michael Gene 22 Jun 1953 - 31 May 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
[Note: Son of Arvel H. & ? (Loomis) St. Clair]
Funeral services for Michael Gene St. Clair, 5, who died May 31 at Wichita, Ka.
were held June 4 at 2 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church with Rev. Charles Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arvel H. St. Clair of
Wichita, one sister, Judy St. Clair and one brother, Ronald St. Clair, both of the home, the
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan St. Clair of Ozark and Mr. and Mrs. John Loomis of
Chadwick.
St. Clair, Minnie (Tittsworth) 19 Oct 1898 - 24 Jul 1967 CCR 27 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: married Andrew F. St. Clair 7 Nov 1893 - 28 Feb 1929 - stone says he d 28 Feb
1929; obit says he is alive in 1967; ssdi gives his death date as May 1980]
Mrs. Minnie St. Clair, 68. of Spokane, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after several months illness. A resident of Taney and Christian

Counties most of her life, she was a member of Oak Ridge Assembly of God Church.
Survivors are her husband, A. F. “Derry”; four brothers, Lloyd Tittsworth, Palm Springs,
Calif., Buster Tittsworth, Gatlinburg, Tenn., Clell and Bill Tittsworth, both of Los
Angeles; seven sisters, Mrs. Della Blansit, Pleasant Hope, Mrs. Clara Rupp, Tucson,
Ariz., Mrs. Bonnie Cornog, Chadwick, Mrs. Eula Kuntz, Kansas City, Kan., Pauline,
state of California, Mrs. Ruby Texevia, Sepulveda, Calif., and Mrs. Betty Schmidt, Los
Angeles; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial
was in Spokane Cemetery.
St. Clair, Nathan 8 Apr 1881 - 13 May 1966 CCR 19 May 1966 p1
[Note: Son of W. F. & Elsie ( ) St. Clair; married first ?; married second Macy Allen 26
Sep 1891 - 25 Mar 1966; SSDI gives death date as 15 Sept 1966]
Nathan St. Clair, 85, Ozark, died Friday night, May 13, in Bilyeu Nursing Home.
Surviving are seven sons, Ranza, Wood Lake, Calif., Robert, Salina, Kan., Arley,
Bakersfield, Arlen, Independence, Dale, Redmond, Wash., and Jesse, Visalia, Calif.; a
daughter, Mrs. Della Mae Thompson, Strafford; and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel. Hoe Deal officiated and burial was in
Selmore Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home.
St. Clair, Ralph W. 3 Dec 1896 - 21 May 1971 CCR 27 May 1971 p8
[Note: married John & Mary Jane (Craig) St. Clair; Martha Dingley "Nannie" Whitmore
12 Mar 1906 - 22 Aug 1981]
Graveside services for Ralph W. St. Clair, 75, of Springfield, were at 4 p.m.
Saturday in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial was under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. St. Clair died at 11:30
p.m. Friday at his home after a long illness. Surviving are his wife, Martha; a son, Ralph
H. S. Clair, Tulsa Okla.; a brother, A. F. St. Clair, Chestnut Ridge; three sisters, Mrs.
Chester Blansit, Chestnut Ridge, Mrs. Floyd Melton, Rockaway Beach, and Ruby Kerr,
Hayward, Calif.; four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
St. Clair, Roy J. “Buster” 7 Mar 1907 - 20 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: married Bessie M. Baker 12 Dec 1907 - 5 Feb 1976]
Roy J. St. Clair, 60. of St. Charles, died at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday in the St. Louis
Normandy Osteopathic Hospital. The Taney County native was a member of the
Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Bessie; a son Charles of St. Charles; a
daughter, Mrs. Ramona Brown of St. Charles; two brothers, Ralph of Pomona, Calif.,
Derry of Spokane; three sisters, Mr. Mabel Blansit of Spokane, Mrs. Bessie Melton of
Rockaway Beach, Mrs. Ruby Kerr of Hayward, Calif.; and six grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating, Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery.
St. John, Ada (Beamon) 26 Jun 1880 - 6 Dec 1967 CCR 14 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Daughter of B. Franklin & Emma M. (Huff) Beamon; married James C. St. John
8 May 1877 - 8 Nov 1954]

Mrs. Ada St. John, 88, died Wednesday night, December 6, in the state hospital at
Nevada after a lingering illness. Mrs. St. John was born and lived most of her life in
Sparta, moving to Springfield 20 years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Sparta. Surviving are three sons, Zach, Sparta, James W., Springfield, and Clyde N.,
Salem; and a brother, Carter M. Beamon, Springfield. Other survivors include two sisters,
Mrs. Ruby Madden and Mrs. Effie Snow, both of Kansas City; three grandchildren; and
three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
St. John, Bethany Renee 22 Jun 1976 - 25 Dec 2004
SN-L 29 Dec 2004
Bethany Renee St. John, age 28, of Ozark, passed away Christmas day. Beth was
born June 22, 1976. She graduated from Greene Valley State School in 1997. Beth
enjoyed each day with her family and friends, living life to the fullest. She was a faithful
member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. She touched many lives with her humor and
sparkling personality. Survivors include her mother, Renee St. John; grandparents, Cotton
and Clyde Smith, and Walter St. John; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Jill and Troy
Coffer, Amy and Kent Sappington, Jeri and Jeff McCoy; nieces and nephews, Lance
Patrick, Caleb and Olivia Sappington, and Macy and Blake Coffer; and special friends,
Leann and Russell Gray. She was preceded in death by her father, Keith St. John, and
grandmother, Eloise St. John. Visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 29 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Memorial contributions can be made to Beth's Sunday School class.
St. John, Byron P. 1922 - 31 Dec 1991 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Floyd Ellis & Jimmie (Ferrell) St. John; married Josephine Johns]
Byron P. St. John, 69, Batesville, Ark., died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1991 in a Lee's
Summit hospital. Born in Bruner, he was the son of Ellis and Jimmie St. John. He was a
graduate of Sparta High School and attended the University of Arizona. He was a
lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II, a retired employee of the Martin Lumber
Company and a member of the First Baptist Church of Batesville. Survivors include his
wife, Josephine Johns St. John; four daughters, Linnea St. John, Kansas City, Linda
Huebener, Delafield, Wis., Cindy Snider, Lee's Summit, and Ginger Morgan, Clinton,
Ark.; three granddaughters, Julia Huebener and Gretchen Huebener, both of Delafield,
and Jordan Morgan of Clinton; his mother, Jimmie St. John, Ozark; one brother, Derald
St. John and his wife, Myrtle Mae, Nixa; four sisters, Bertsel Johnson, Vineta St. John
and Texie Dunn and her husband, Charles, all of Ozark, and Doyne Greene and her
husband, Arthur Ray, Springfield; and an aunt, Zella Howard, Sparta. He was preceded in
death by his father and one sister. Funeral services were held Friday in the First Baptist
Church, Batesville, with the Rev. Don Nall officiating. Burial was in the Oaklawn
Cemetery, with arrangements by Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Memorials may be
made to the American Lung Association or the First Baptist Church of Batesville.
St. John, Derald "Aaron", Jr. 20 Aug 1975 - 20 Nov 2000 CCH-N 29 Nov 2000
Derald "Aaron", St. John Jr., age 25 of Nixa, Mo. passed away on Monday,
November 20, 2000, as a result of a construction accident in Springfield, Missouri. Aaron
was born on August 20, 1975, the son of Derald and Myrtle Mae (Mills) St. John. On

August 19, 2000 he was united in marriage to Amy Sieber. Aaron was a 1994 graduate of
Nixa High School. He was currently employed by Ed Joy Excavation Company, Ed was
also a personal friend that Aaron loved and respected. He worked in commercial
construction and was a highly skilled heavy equipment operator. With the combination of
his new job and marring the love of his life, Aaron said repeatedly, "This is the happiest I
have even been." Aaron was baptized at an early age and was a member of Southside
Church of Christ, in Ozark. His compassion and willingness to help others was reflected
in his outgoing personality and character. His affection for others made him a natural
loving husband, son, brother and friend to many. Aaron also loved sports, fishing and
hunting. Aaron is survived by his wife, Amy, his parents, Derald and Myrtle St. John, of
Nixa; two brothers, Jason St. John, of Nixa, Thomas St. John, and his wife, Angie, of
Springfield; grandmother, Fern Mill of Nixa; two nephews, Quinton and Alex St. John of
Springfield; father and mother-in-law, Jim and Bridgett Sieber of Nixa; brother-in-law,
James Sieber of Springfield; grandparents in-law, Max and Mary Campbell of
Springfield; grandmother-in-law, Icy Mae of Nixa; grandfather-in-law Floyd McCoy of
Springfield; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and many friends. Services
were held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 24, 2000 in the Southside Church of Christ
in Ozark. The Ministers Chuck Eakins, and Charles White officiated, under the direction
of Barnes Family Funeral Home of Ozark. Burial followed in the Sparta Cemetery.
St. John, Eloise Frances (Rathbun) 29 Mar 1926 - 16 Nov 2002
Eloise Frances (Rathbun) St. John, age 76, of Bruner, went to be with the Lord on
Saturday, November 16, 2002 in Lit’l Bit Country Private Care in Sparta after a
courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease for the past ten years. Eloise was born March
29, 1926 to Frank and Hazel Rathbun. She was united in marriage to Walter St. John on
October 2, 1943. Eloise worked alongside her husband on the family farm and taught
Sunday school at Sparta First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents;
a sister, Helen; a brother, Weldon; and her beloved son Gerald Keith. Survivors include
her husband of 59 years, Walter; two daughters and their husbands, Anita Jo and Gordon
Roberts, and Marilyn and Jerry Millsap, all of Bruner; a sister, Rosie Edwards,
Springfield; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a hose of other family
members and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark with Rev. Gary Robertson officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Springfield News-Leader, November 18, 2002.
St. John, Frank Hiram
6 Jan 1897 - 8 Oct 1970 CCR 15 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Vincent Purcell & Lydia (Lawson) St. John; married Ruth Johns 24 Feb
1903 - 8 Mar 1982]
Lifelong Sparta resident, Frank H. St. John, 73, died at 10:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct.
8. in Springfield Baptist Hospital following a short illness. He was a veteran of World
War I. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; one son, Walter St. John of Sparta; one daughter,
Mrs. Geneva Workman, Ozark; two sisters, Mrs. Zella Howard, Sparta and Mrs. Viola
Chaffin, Corvallis, Mont.; two brothers, Ellis St. John of Bruner and Roy St. John of
Fresno. Calif.; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with Dewayne Bray officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.

St. John, Georgia (McKee) 1890 - 22 Nov 1964 CCR 26 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: married 1911 CCM]
Mrs. Georgia St. John, 74, of 301 Mt. Vernon, died at 7 p.m. Monday at her
home. Mrs. St John, the widow of Albert F. St. John, had lived in Springfield about 53
years, coming from the Sparta community. She was a member of the South Street
Christian Church and the White Shrine. Survivors include a son, Robert E. of Springfield;
a sister, Mrs. Mary Ellen Hyde, Springfield and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
will be announced by Gorman-Scharp. The family requests memorial donations be made
to the Greene County Humane Society.
St. John, Gerald Keith 8 Jan 1949 - 16 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Walter and Eloise Frances (Rathbun) St. John; married 27 Jul 1968 Renee
Marsha Smith; married Dawna]
Keith St. John, 44, Sparta, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1993 at Cox Medical Center
South, from an apparent heart attack. He was born Jan. 8, 1949 and was a lifelong
resident of the Sparta area. He was a farmer and a tack salesman. Survivors include his
wife, Dawna; his parents, Walter and Eloise St. John, Bruner; four daughters, Jill Patrick,
Austin, Texas, and Amy, Beth, and Jeri St. John, all of Ozark; a son, Jesse St. John, and a
stepson, Justin George, both of the home; a grandson, Lance Patrick; two sisters, Anita Jo
Roberts, Ozark, and Marilyn Ball, Bruner; other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services were held Thursday, Nov. 18, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
St. John, James “Jim” D. Sept 1874 - Feb 1967 CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: probably the son of John Warren & Mary Jane (Ray) St. John, though brothers of
Warren also named sons born in 1870’s James; married 24 Oct 1909 Mary Garrison,
sister of Gertrude (Hunter) Roper’s mother]
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roper of Ozark received a message telling them of the
death of her uncle, Jim D. St. John, 92, at Petaluma, Calif. A native of the Sparta
community, he was a resident of Corvellis, Mont. where he had lived about 60 years.
Funeral services with burial will be at Corvellis. Survivors are two sons, Daniel of
Petaluma and Warren of Spokane, Wash.
St. John, Jimmie Franklin (Ferrell) 16 Jan 1904 - 7 Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Jimmie Franklin Ferrell St. John, age 94, of Ozark, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday,
February 7, 1998 at Cox Hospital South. Jimmie was born January 16, 1904, the daughter
of John Livingston and Elmeda Melissa Pickel Ferrell. She was a homemaker and lived
her entire life in the Bruner Ozark area She was an active member of the Elkhead Church
of God until her health started to decline. Her family was the joy of her life and her
greatest desire was that someday it could be reunited in heaven. On January 8, 1921, she
married Floyd Ellis St. John, who preceded her in death. Also, she was preceded in death
by a son, Byron Furnell St. John, a daughter, LaVanna Vee St. John and a grandson,
Mark Anthony Dunn. She is survived by one son, Derald Aaron St. John and his wife
Myrtle Mae, Nixa, four daughters, Bertsel June Johnson and Vineta Rea St. John, of the
home and Doyn Greene and her husband Art, Springfield, and Texie Jo Dunn and her

husband, Charles, Ozark; a daughter-in-law, Josephine St. John, Batesville, Ark. 14
grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at Harris a Heritage Funeral Home Chapel
with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial will be in the Bruner Cemetery at bruner.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 pm Monday, February 9, 1998 in the funeral home.
St. John, Lorene (Johns) Johnson 22 Mar 1913 - 28 Jan 2005 SN-L 30 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Lou (McGinnis) Johns; married first Denver Calvin
Johnson; married second Zach St. John]
Lorene (Johns) Johnson St. John, age 91, of Sparta, passed away Friday, January
28, 2005. She was born March 22, 1913, in Christian County, the daughter of Charley
and Lou (McGinnis) Johns. She was a lifelong resident of the Shady Grove and Sparta
communities and a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. On July 14, 1928, she and
Denver Calvin Johnson were married. To this union a son, Bobby Gene Johnson was
born. In January of 1944 Denver preceded them in death. Lorene was a homemaker. She
married Zack St. John and together they owned and operated a grocery store in Sparta for
several years. Lorene also managed Sparta Dry Goods for 27 years before retirement. She
loved being outdoors, gardening, and cooking for her family. She was preceded in death
by her parents;, her son, Bob Johnson; her husband, Zack after 56 years of marriage; a
brother and sister-in-law, Clell and Lourea Johns; and a sister and brother-in-law, Faye
and Eldon Short. Survivors include: her daughter-in-law, Erva Lou Johnson; a stepdaughter, Joan Moore and husband Charles; a step-granddaughter, Michelle Woods and
husband, Bob; two very special nieces, Lou Ann Stark and husband Chris, and Ellen
Frederickson and husband Edwin; two special great nephews, Nathan Henry and
Christopher Stark; cousins; a very special friend and longtime employer, Russ Schweke;
Shawn Widel, a very dear young man whom she loved like a grandson; and a host of
other friends. Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 1, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to
7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
St. John, Matilda Jane (Scott) 2 Sep 1877 - 19 Oct 1972 OH 2 Nov 1972 p8
[Note: Daughter of Hamilton J. & Lucy Belle (Bostic) Scott; married Thomas Leroy St.
John June 1863 - 1945]
Mrs. Matilda Jane St. John, 93, passed away Oct. 19 in a Redding, Calif. hospital
following a stroke. She was the widow of Tom St. John, both former residents of the
Sparta community. The moved to northern California about 30 years ago. She is survived
by two daughters, Mrs. Cuma Boardman of Yuma City, Calif, and Beuna Rathbun of
Redding, Calif.; two grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. C. B. Garrison of Sparta; and a
brother, J. H. Scott of Rogersville. Private services were held Monday morning, Oct. 23,
and burial was in Redding, California.
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St. John, Matilda Jane (Scott) 2 Sep 1877 - 19 Oct 1972 OH 9 Nov 1972 p8
The year 1877 was a historic one in the course of time. New inventions were to
change the course of history. The Civil War had ended 12 years earlier and Rutherford
Hayes had been elected 19th President of the 27 years. On Sept. 2 of that year, a daughter
was born to Lucy Belle Bostic and Hamilton J. Scott in a village near Richmond,

Virginia. She was the third of nine children, and they christened her Matilda Jane but
always called her “Tildy”. When she was 70 years old, she announced to her niece,
“Don’t call me Tildy. My name is James,” We will honor her desire and refer to her as
Jane, although her family and friends knew her as “Tildy” most of her life. When Jane
was about 12 years old, Hamilton Scott moved his family to Christian County, Missouri.
This is where Jane grew into womanhood. It was here that she married Thomas Leroy St.
John and established a home near Sparta. She had a flair for homemaking and was
admired for her culinary skills and gracious hospitality. Jane bore Tom two daughters,
Cuma Talitha and Buena Vista. These daughters were the delight of their parents’ lives.
They grew up in Christian County and were married. During the great depression of the
30’s, Cuma and Buena left Missouri and established homes in California. The St. John’s
longed to be near their girls and grandchildren. In 1941, they sold their farm and joined
their children in California. Four years later, Tom died in Yuma City with Jane, Cuma
and Buena at his side. Jane remained in Yuba City for 25 years where Cuma and her
husband Clarence were near her. She moved to Redding in 1970 where she resided with
Buena and her husband Cleo. Two years later, at the age of 95 years, six weeks and five
days, she died with her devoted daughters at her bedside. Besides her daughters, she is
survived by a sister, Mary Garrison of Sparta and a brothers, James Scott of Rogersville;
as well as 2 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Jane’s sky, quiet manner covered a
quick wit and sly sense of humor. Her great grandchildren were fascinated by her
enchanting games and full cookie jar. They nicknamed her “ol Bear”, and she loved it.
Jane had been an invalid for three years. Buena and Cuma nourished her with love and
tenderness unsurpassed. Remember her eagerness and spirit of independence - that God
has called her “Home” is evidence of his steadfast providence. In spite of the pain of
physical separation, we rest content in the assurance that Jane has “inherited the Kingdom
built from the foundation of the world.” For us then, there is a place of quiet rest, near to
the heart of God. A place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. There is a
place of comfort sweet, A place where we out saviour meet, near to the heart of God.
There is a place of full relief, A place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God.
Oh Jesus, blest redeemer, sent from the heart of God, Hold us who wait before thee near
to the heart of God. - Prepared by Mrs. Arl Anderson for services held on Monday, Oct
23, 1972 - McDonald Chapel, Redding, California. Delivered by Arl Anderson
St. John, Minnie L. (Hughes) Roberts 15 Sep 1881 - 14 Sep 1974 OH 19 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Joseph A. & Elizabeth Jane (Burkhart) Hughes; married first Alfred
Roberts 8 Nov 1879 - 12 Jul 1936; married second St. John]
OZARK - Mrs. Minnie L. St. John, 92, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and
Chadwick communities, died at 6 a.m. Saturday at her home in Sparta after a long illness.
She was a member of the First Baptist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Bertha
Coffer, Sparta and Mrs. Callie Hursh, Chadwick, eight grandchildren, 22 grandchildren
and 10 great grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Harris Chapel in Ozark
with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield.
AND
St. John, Minnie L. (Hughes) Roberts 15 Sep 1881 - 14 Sep 1974 OH 3 Oct 1974 p10

We would like to thak all our friends for the flowers, visits, prayers, food, cards
and kindness shown to our family during the loss of our loved one . Also Harris Funeral
Home, pall bearers, singers and the Rev. Bill Mabury. The Minnie St. John Family.
St. John, Vineta Ree 15 Feb 1935 – 1 Jul 2000 CCH-N 5 Jul 2000
Vineta Ree St. John, 65, Ozark, Missouri died on July 1, 2000 after a brief illness.
She was born of February 15, 1935 to Jimmie and Ellis St. John, who preceded her in
death. She was also preceded in death by a sister, LaVanna Vee St. John; a brother,
Bryon St. John and a nephew, Mark Dunn. She is survived by three sisters, Bertsel
Johnson and Texie Bunn of Ozark and Doyn Green and her husband Art, Springfield;a
brother, Derald St. John and his wife Myrtle Mae, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Josephine St.
John, Batesville, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, a special caregiver, Mary
Kirby, and a host of friends. Vineta was a very special person and could win your heart
immediately She was a joy to all who knew her and loved all children. Services were
held at 2:00 p.m. Monday in Harris Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Visitation were from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the charity of the donor’s choice.
St. John, Zack M. 17 Mar 1902 - 21 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of James C. & Ada (Beamon) St. John; married 26 Nov 1924 Blanche Jones;
married Lorene]
Zack M. St. John, age 98, of Sparta, passed away Monday, August 21, 2000 in his
home after being homebound for several years. He was born March 17, 1902 in Christian
County, the son of J.C. and Ada Beamon St. John. Mr. St. John was a school teacher in
Rogersville for one year. He owned and operated a grocery store in Sparta for many
years. He also traveled as a salesman for W.M. Arwood, and farmed for a number of
years. He was a member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge #296 for over 50 years. He was a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife, Lorene; a daughter,
Joan Moore and her husband Charles, Buffalo; a granddaughter, Michele Wood and her
husband Bob, Coppell, Texas; a step-daughter-in-law, Erva Lou Johnson, Sparta; two
sisters-in-law, Faye Short and Lourea Johns, both of Ozark; two nieces, Lou Ann Stark
and Ellen Kay Henry; a special cousin, Jim Beamon and his wife, Jackie, Mountain
Home, Arkansas; a cousin Rowland Beamon, St. Joseph; and a special friend and
caretaker, Lola Wentzel and her husband Joe, Ava. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers, Jamie and Clyde St. John, and a stepson, Bob Johnson. Funeral
services were Friday, August 25, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary
Robertson and Rev. Ken Lupton officiating. A masonic ser[INCOMPLETE]
Stacey, Arnold 1909 - 10 Sep 1968 CCR 19 Sep 1968 p8
Arnold Stacey, 59, of Harrison, Ark., died Tuesday, Sept 10 at the Boone County
Hospital in Harrison, He was a native of Jasper, Ark., and he and his family lived in
Ozark for about eight years. An electronics technician, he was a member of the Jasper
Methodist Church and the Jasper Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Mildred Stacey of the home; his mother, Mrs. Lula Stacey, and two sisters, Mrs. Elam

Atchley and Mrs. Sam Brasel, all of Harrison. Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 12,
at 2 p.m. at Christeson Funeral Home at Harrison, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
Stacey, Benjamin Otto age 80 - no dates
Benjamin Otto Stacey, 80, of 1830 South Franklin, died at 9:25 p.m. Friday,
shortly after being admitted to Springfield Baptist Hospital. A native of Sparta, Mr.
Stacey had been employed as a bread truck driver for Colonial and Taystee Bakeries
before his retirement. He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are
his wife, Chloris; a son, Joe, Minneapolis, Minn.; and four grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under the direction of Herman Lohmeyer.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Stacey, Benjamin Otto 1889 - 18 Jul 1969 CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8
Benjamin Otto Stacey, 80. of Springfield, died at 9:25 Friday, shortly after being
admitted to Springfield Baptist Hospital. A native of Sparta, Mr. Stacey had been
employed as a bread truck driver for Colonial and Taystee bakeries before his retirement.
He was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Chloris; a son,
Joe, Minneapolis, Minn. and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Tuesday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel with the Rev. Oliver Albright officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Stacey, Chloris (Maples) 19 Aug 1896 - 22 Mar 1971 CCR 25 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of Simeon David & Savilla (McBride) Maples]
Mrs. Chloris Stacey, 74, of Springfield was pronounced dead on arrival at
Springfield Baptist Hospital at 1:45 a.m. Monday after falling at her home. She had been
ill a short time. Mrs. Stacey was a native of Spokane and had lived in Springfield for the
past 40 years. Surviving are a son, Joe, Minneapolis., Minn.; seven brothers, the Rev.
Bruce Maples Springfield, Halleck Maples and Simeon Maples both of Spokane, Francis
Maples, Billings, Argus Maples, Phoenix, Ariz, Robert Maples, Austin, Tex. and William
Maples, Kansas City; six sisters, Miss Inez Maples, Billings, Mrs. Edith Fry, Salinas,
Calif., Mrs. Ruby Bilyeu, Spokane, Mrs. Georgia Buxton, Ozark, Mrs. Ernestine Riley,
Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. Penelope Riley, Bolivar; four grandchildren and one great
grandchild. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Herman Lohmeyer East
Chapel with burial in White Chapel Cemetery, The Rev. Guy Lawyer officiated.
Stacey, Pernecie Ann (Cannon) Shipman 2 Apr 1875 - 10 Dec 1963 CCR 12 Dec
1963
[Note: Married first William Hiram Shipman, and buried as Shipman]
Mrs. Pernecie Stacey, 88, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday at the home of her son, Lynn
Shipman, at Sparta. She had been a resident of the Sparta community most of her life and
was a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include another son, Adrian
Shipman, Bruner; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Lee, 1873 North Lyon, Springfield; and nine
grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday (today) in the Sparta Church of Christ with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Harris.

Stacey, Silas Monroe 18 Mar 1860 - 22 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of S. S. & Matilda (Abbott) Stacey; married Ellen Hudson; married Pernice
(?) Shipman]
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Fesperman, Charles Loren 18 Jun 1917 - 21 Jan 1950 CCR 26 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of Michael J. & Audra Marie (Calloway) Fesperman]
Death has slipped into our community in the past few days and taken two of our
citizens. Loren Fesperman passed away Saturday morning, January 21. Monroe Stacey
passed away Sunday afternoon, January 22. Charles Loren Fesperman was born June 18,
1917, the son of Mike and Audie Fesperman, departed this life January 21, 1950 at the
age of 32 years, 7 months and 3 days. Mr. Fesperman was converted February 24, 1935,
and united with the Sparta Baptist Church where he was a member until his death. Mr.
Fesperman served 4 years in the United States Navy. While serving his country, was
wounded during the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, which was a permanent
injury. Mr. Fesperman is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fesperman, of
Sparta, two sisters, Mrs. Paul Pratt of San Diego, California, Mrs. Lyle Jefferies of
Sparta, one brother, Leon Fesperman, of Lawrenceville, Illinois, one niece and one
nephew, also a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held in the Sparta
Baptist Church, Rev. E.N. Webb officiating, with interment in the family lot at Monger
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Silas Monroe Stacey was born
near Sparta, Missouri, March 18, 1860, and departed this life January 22, 1950, at his
home in Sparta at the age of 89 years, 10 months and 4 days. Mr. Stacey was the son of
Dr. S.S. Stacey and Matilda Abbott Stacey. In 1882 at Jasper, Arkansas, he was united in
marriage to Ellen Hudson, who preceded him in death in 1924. To this union were born
three sons, Arthur, Walter and Roscoe, Roscoe being the only surviving son. In 1926, Mr.
Stacey was united in marriage to Mrs. Pernice Shipman, of Sparta, who also survives
him. Mr. Stacey leaves eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. During Mr.
Stacey’s active days he was in the general mercantile business at Jasper, Arkansas from
1897 to 1925. During the year 1925, Mr. Stacey moved to Sparta, where he and his son
Roscoe were similarly engaged in business. Mr. Stacey was affiliated with the Masonic
Lodge at Jasper, Arkansas, for more than fifty years, and continued his membership until
his death. Mr. Stacey was regarded by those who knew him best as a man of a quick
sense of humor, devoted to duty and an upholder of the American way of life. Funeral
services for Mr. Stacey were held at the Chaffin Funeral Home in Ozark Wednesday
morning with Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Burial was in the family plot near Jasper,
Arkansas.
Stacy, Jesse 1918 - 21 Feb 1961 CCR 23 Feb 1961 p1
Funeral services for Jesse Stacy, 42, who died Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital after
a three week’s illness, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Chaffin Chapel in Ozark. Burial
was in Nickerson Cemetery south of Reeds Spring. Mr. Stacy, a member of the Ozark
Assembly of God, is survived by his wife, Mary Frances; four sons, Jesse Dale, William
Frederick, Ronnie Gene and Lawrence R. and four daughters, Bertha Marie, Bettie Ann,
Linda Darlene and Pamela Alene, all of the home; and two sisters, Mrs. June Marie
Rodlague of Cabool and Mrs. Mabel Alene Thompson of Sacramento, Calif.

Stacey, Roscoe C.
27 Jan 1890 - 27 Jul 1969 CCR 31 Jul 1969 p 12
[Note: Son of Silas Monroe & Ellen “Ella” (Hudson) Stacey; grandson of Silas Scruggs
& Matilda (Abbott) Stacey; married first Bessie Lee 4 Dec 1893 - 16 Jul 1925; married
second 19 Oct 1925 Pearl Breedlove]
Funeral services for Roscoe C. Stacey, 79, Sparta, were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Elmer Butler officiating. Burial was in Jasper
Cemetery, Jasper, Ark., under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Stacey, a former
Chairman of the Republic Party of Republican Party of Christian County, and a delegateat-large to the 1960 Republican National Convention, died at 3:45 p.m. Sunday in his
home following an illness of several months. He had owned and operated Stacey’s
General Store in Sparta since 1925. Mr. Stacey is survived by two sons, Dr. Wallace R.
Stacey, Independence and Kenneth A. Stacey, Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Mrs. Eyvon
Meddenhall, Webster Groves; and eight grandchildren.
Stachmus, Edward D. 13 Dec 1932 - 24 Dec 1973 OH 27 Dec 1973 p1
Sparta Man Gun Victim
A freak gun accident Christian Eve claimed the life of a Sparta man and father of
six according to Christian County Sheriff Joe Mayberry. Dead is Edward Stachmus, 42,
who was reportedly shot when he dropped a .22 cal. pistol he was placing in a kitchen
cupboard. The gun fell into the kitchen sink and discharged, the bullet striking Stachmus
in the lower abdomen. Stachmus reported died enroute by Christian County ambulance to
a Springfield hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Stafford, Arleigh 3 Sep 1921 - 16 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
[Note: Son of Ernest Stafford & Iva Oma (Thomas) Stafford; married 30 Dec 1943
Janette Kathleen Bower]
Arleigh Stafford, age 78 of Springfield passed away Saturday, October 16, 1999
in Mercy Villa, Springfield. He was born September 3, 1921 in Oklahoma Territory to
Ernest Stafford and Iva Oma Thomas Stafford. On December 30, 1943 he was united in
marriage to Janette Kathleen Bowers. Mr. Stafford was a farmer and Springfield school
district custodian. He served as a deacon in the Second Baptist Church of Springfield for
many years. Survivors include: his wife. Janette Stafford, Springfield; two daughters,
Judy Garrison and her husband Ronald, Ozark and Sondra McHaffie and her husband
Don, Springfield; four grandchildren, Craig Leigh McHaffie, John Bryant McHaffie,
Jeffery Lee Garrison, and Cheryl Ann Stewart; three great-grandchildren, Nathaniel Levi
McHaffie, Matthew Lee Garrison, and Dalton Lane Stewart; a sister, Pauline Klineline,
Ozark; and other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday October 18, 1999 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark with the Reverend Leon Riddle officiating. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery,
Douglas County. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice or to the
Second Baptist Church of Springfield Building Fund.
Stafford, Bill L. 5 Feb 1929 - 30 Sept 1948
[Note: Son of Justin James & Maude Stafford; married 30 Sep 1948 Maxine Burks]
Bill L. Stafford, age 74, of Rogersville, Missouri, released the hands of his loved
ones to enter into the arms of Jesus at 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, at his home. Bill

was born February 5, 1929 in Forsyth, Missouri, the son of Justin James and Maude
Stafford. He was united in marriage to Maxine Burks on September 30, 1948. To this
union three sons and two daughters were born. Bill was a dairy farmer for forty years and
was a member of Plainview Church of Christ. The love and pleasures of his life were his
children and grandchildren. He freely shared with others his humor and joys of living. He
enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing and 4th of July gatherings. Survivors
include his loving wife, Maxine; three sons and their wives, Gary and Arneta of
Rogersville, Kenny and Melanie of Seymour, and Randy and Connie of Norwood; a
daughter and her husband, Tammy and Ward Howard, Rogersville; seven grandchildren,
Terry, Justin, Cody and Linda Stafford, and Carter, Travis and Trevor Howard; five stepgrandchildren, Tim, Mandy and Sara Campbell, and Rob and Brian Haley; four step
great-grandchildren; and a brother, Don Stafford, Rogersville. He was preceded in death
by his parents; three brothers, Jean, Manes, and Mace; and an infant daughter, Linda. Bill
lived his life as a servant of God. His faith and trust allowed him to conquer life’s trials
and greet every day with a smile. He instilled in his family the traits of unconditional
love. Riches were not his treasure. Laughter was the priceless gift he gave freely to all.
Memories and hope will sustain his family and friends until we meet again. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Chaplain Harold Williams and Bob Brickner officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Christian Health Care Hospice. Springfield News-Leader,
March 14, 2003.
Stafford, Blane 19 Sept 1910 - 31 May 2003 CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of Thomas Allen & Minnie (Allen) Stafford; married 4 Jul 1928 Oma Pletcher
who died 9 Apr 1994; married 26 Nov 1994 Frances Hart who died 22 May 2001]
Blane Stafford, 92, Franklin, Tenn., died May 31, 2003 at the Vanderbilt Medical
Center in Nashville, Tenn. He was born on Sept. 19, 1910 in Stoddard County, the son of
the late Thomas Allen Stafford and Minnie Allen Stafford. Stafford was a member of the
First Baptist Church in Dexter, a former manager for Missouri Utilities, and a former
resident of Dexter and Nixa. While living in Nixa, he was a member of Aldersgate
Methodist Church. He was first united in marriage to Oma Pletcher on July 4, 1928 in
Bell City. She preceded him in death on April 9, 1994. He then married Frances Hart on
Nov. 26, 1994 at Jonesboro, Ark. She preceded him in death on May 22, 2001. He was
also preceded in death by one son, Harold Wayne Stafford; two brothers, Olen Stafford
and Hurley Stafford; and one sister, Odessa Gibbs. Survivors include two sons, Howard
Stafford, Sikeston, and Rev. Tom Stafford, Jonesboro, Ark.; one daughter, Judith Partain,
Franklin, Tenn.; one step-daughter, Kay Powers, Nixa; two brothers, Eldon Stafford,
Essex, and T. G. Stafford, Cap Girardeau; one sister, Lola Young, St. Louis; nine
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one step-grandchild. Funeral services were
held June 3 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Tom Stafford
officiating. Interment followed in the Dexter Cemetery.
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Stafford, Darrell Lee 5 Jan 1947 - 2 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988

[Note: Son of Manes & Jewell (Davis) Stafford; married 25 Jan 1969 Nancy Ann
Breedlove]
Darrell Lee Stafford, 41, of Rogersville, died Mar. 2 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Stafford were held Saturday in
the Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with Chuck Eakins and Jack Cole officiating.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery. Born Jan. 5, 1947, in Springfield to Manes and
Jewell (Davis) Stafford, he was married to Nancy Ann Breedlove Jan. 25, 1969. Mr.
Stafford was an assistant vice-president of the Citizens Bank of Rogersville. An avid
golfer, he was a member of the Rogersville Church of Christ and the Rogersville Booster
Club. He was preceded in death by his father in 1986. Mr. Stafford's survivors include his
wife, Nancy, a son, Darrin, and a daughter, Shannon, of the home; his mother, Jewell;
two brothers, Keith, and his wife, Debbie Stafford, Rogersville, and Kyle, of Rogersville;
two sisters, Delores, and her husband, Allen Masterson, and Janice Pickel, all of
Springfield; five nieces, Kelly and Ashley Masterson, Tara and Lindsey Stafford, and
Kayla Pickel; a nephew, Casey Masterson; and several aunts and uncles. Contributions
may be made to the American Arthritis Foundation.
Stafford, Edward E. 12 Feb 1927 - 23 Nov 2006 CCH-N 6 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Ottie Stafford & Nancy (Shipman) Stafford; marred 19 May 1945 Winnie
Marie Blakey]
Edward E. Stafford, the son of Ottie Stafford and Nancy (Shipman) Stafford, was
born Feb. 12, 1927, in Roy and departed this life Nov. 23, 2006, at the age of 79 years, 9
months and 11 days. Ed was a resident of Chadwick for more than 20 years. He was a
farmer and a member of the Mound Baptist Church. On May 19, 1945, Ed and Winnie
Marie Blakey were united in marriage at Goodhope. Ed and Winnie were blessed with
two sons. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, and fishing. Ed was
preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Ralph and Rupert Stafford, and a sister
Ruth Moore. Ed is survived by his wife, Winnie, of the home; two sons, Dale Stafford
and wife, Sue, Billing, Dallas Stafford and wife, Jana, Sparta; four grandchildren, Matt
Stafford and wife Christie, Marionville, Adam Stafford, Kansas City, Dusty Stafford,
Nixa, Joey Mills and wife, Jenny, Ozark; four great-grandchildren, Geoffrey and Katie
Stafford, Jacob and Julia Mills; one sister, Barbara McKnight, Ozark; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Services were at 2 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, 2006, in the Mound
Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Goodhope
Cemetery. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home,
Ava. Memorials may be made to Mound Baptist Church.
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Stafford, Emily Caroline (Smith) Payne 25 May 1925 - 23 Aug 2006 SN-L 25 Aug
2006
[Note: Daughter of Harry Clyde & Grace (Haguewood) Smith; married ? Payne; married
Charles Raymond Stafford]
Emily Caroline Stafford, age 81, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August
23, 2006. She was born May 25, 1925, in the Selmore Community, south of Ozark, the
daughter of Harry Clyde and Grace (Haguewood) Smith. Mrs. Stafford was a homemaker
and enjoyed listening and watching gospel music on television. She traveled to Branson

weekly to a show before her health prevented it. She was a wonderful mother and
grandmother and a great cook. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Payne, Springfield, and
Lyle Allen Payne, Jr., and wife Alta, Henrietta, Oklahoma; two grandsons, Aaron Payne,
Springfield, and Lyle Lindsey Payne, Henrietta, Oklahoma; one great-grandson; a sister,
Louise Blevins, Springfield, and a sister-in-law, Cotton Smith, Ozark. She was preceded
in death by her husband, Charles Raymond Stafford, a brother Clyde Smith and two
sisters, Helen Melton, and Leah Collins. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
August 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Stafford, George Edward 22 Sep 1935 - 12 Aug 1975 OH 21 Aug 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Suel L. & ? (?) Stafford]
ROGERSVILLE - George Edward Stafford, 39, Route 1, Rogersville, died at 8:10
a.m. Tuesday at his home after a long illness. A resident of Springfield most of his life,
Mr. Stafford was a salesman for the Pittsburg Glass Company and a member of the
Broadway Baptist church. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Suel L. Stafford,
Route 1, Rogersville; two brothers, Richard L. of Route 1, Willard, and Arthur Dean of
Route 5, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Bonnie Jo Slagle of Route 1, Morrisville, Mrs.
Charlotta Cooper of Route 1, Fordland, Mrs. Lou Todd of Route 2, Ozark, and Mrs.
Linda Henson of 1047 East Camorene; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Dixie Van Dyke
of Walnut Grove and 18 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev. Norman Noble officiating, Burial was in Mount
Comfort Cemetery under direction of Thieme.
Stafford, Helen M. (Martin) 14 Jul 1929 - 11 Apr 2005 SN-L 12 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charles and Lonie (Carter) Martin; married 27 Nov 1948 Donald
Stafford]
Helen M. Stafford, 77, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield. Helen was born July 14, 1927, in Corpus Christi, Texas,
to Charles and Lonie Carter Martin. She was married to Donald Stafford on November
27, 1948. Helen was a member of the Rogersville Church of Christ. Surviving her is her
husband, Don, of the home; two sons, David Stafford of Lebanon, and Steven Stafford of
Marshfield; one daughter, Dottie Bruton of Marshfield; four grandsons; three sisters-inlaw, Doris Stafford, Jewel Stafford, and Maxine Stafford, all of Rogersville; and several
loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2005,
in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, with burial in the Sparta Cemetery, Sparta.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.
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Stafford, Helen M. (Martin) 14 Jul 1929 - 11 Apr 2005 CCH-N 20 Apr 2005
Helen M. Stafford, 77, of Rogersville, passed away at 5:25 a.m. Monday, April
11, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Helen was born July 14,
1927, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Charles and Lonie Carter Martin. She was a graduate
of Corpus Christi High School and a member of the Rogersville Church of Christ. Helen
was married to Donald Stafford on November 27, 1948, and he survives of the home.
Also surviving are: two sons, David Stafford, Lebanon, and Steven Stafford, Marshfield;
one daughter, Dottie Bruton and husband Arnie, Marshfield; three sisters-in-law, Doris

Stafford, Jewel Stafford, and Maxine Stafford, all of Rogersville; four grandsons; and
several loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Helen was preceded in death bu her parents
and a brother, Homer Martin and four sisters, Maudien Nichols, Jo Lamb, Orphie Wilson
and Charlie Billig. Services were at 2 p.m. April 14 at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
with burial in the Sparta Community Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fair
Haven Children’s Home, Stafford.
Stafford, Justin James 2 Apr 1899 - 5 Aug 1974 OH 8 Aug 1974 p7
[Note: married first Maude B. 17 Nov 1900 - 24 Feb 1946; married second Lorene]
ROGERSVILLE - Justin “J. J.” Stafford, 75, of Rogersville, died at 8:40 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a year-long illness. A retired farmer, he
had lived in this area for 46 years and was a member of the Church of Christ here. Mr.
Stafford is survived by his wife, Lorene; five sons, Jean of 223 South Delaware,
Springfield, Manes, Don, Bill and Mace, all of Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Marilyn
Gay of Tampa, Fla. and Mrs. Carolyn McMillan of Odessa, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Tilda
Brown of Kirbyville; 24 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements were under direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Stafford, L. Yvonne (Russell) 1 Jan 1920 - 1 Apr 1999 CCH-N 7 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Ernest and Zora Russell; married Uel Harvey "Cook" Stafford]
L. Yvonne Stafford, age 79, of Springfield, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 in
Primrose Place, Springfield, Missouri. The daughter of Ernest and Zora Russell, she was
born January 1, 1920 in Ozark. When not raising her family, she was a long time
employee of Heer's Department Store. She was a member of the East Sunshine Church of
Christ, Springfield, Missouri. She is survived by her husband, Uel H. "Cook" Stafford;
two children, Janet Appleby and her husband, David N. Appleby, Ozark, and James R.
Stafford and his wife, Rosemary Stewart-Stafford, Springfield; a sister, Marjorie
McLean, Sun City, Arizona; two grandchildren, Amy Thompson and her husband, Jamie
Thompson, Branson, Adam Appleby and his wife, Adrienne Appleby, Ft. Campbell,
Kentucky; two step-grandchildren, Valery Richards, Hollister; Paul Chatterton and his
wife Ann Chatterton, Portland, Oregon; one great-grandchild, Sam Appleby; and two step
grandchildren, Chris Chatterton and Nicole Richards. Funeral services was 10 a.m.
Monday, April 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Mike Brazle officiating. Burial
followed in Selmore Cemetery. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers,
contributions be made to Fairhaven Children Home, 3132 N. Fairhaven Loop, Strafford,
MO 65757.
Stafford, Lavera E. (Forgey) 1928 - 1 Nov 1970 CCR 5 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Alma Nora (Harp) Forgey]
Mrs. Lavera E. Stafford, 42, of Springfield was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, following an apparent heart attack. Mrs. Stafford was a
former resident of Sparta and a member of Parkview Christian Church. Survivors include
her husband, Jean; one daughter, Sharon Sue, of the home; two sons, Ronald of Nixa and
Michael of Springfield; two brothers, Neal Forgey of Hebron, Ohio., and Burrel Forgey
of Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Lela Hursh of Sparta; and one granddaughter. Funeral services

were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. James Nutter officiating,
Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Stafford, Lulu Frances "Dunnie" (Harrison) 14 Sep 1936 - 8 Aug 2002 CCH-N 21
Aug 2002
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Frances (Stamper) Harrison]
Lulu Frances "Dunnie" Stafford, 65, Sparta, passed away Aug. 8, 2002, at the
home of her sister, Barbara. She was born Sept. 14, 1936, in Kansas City, the daughter of
Edward and Frances (Stamper) Harrison. She worked for Zenith for a number of years,
and later made prescription lens. She most recently worked at Shoney's. She was a
member of O.E.S. Sparta Chapter 326. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a
brother, Roscoe Harrison. Survivors include a son, Jack Stafford and wife Rita, Bruner;
three grandchildren, Reanna, Jeffrey and Dustin; two sisters, Barbara Roller and Ann
Hull, both of Sparta; two brothers, Walter Harrison, Greenwood, Ark. and Jim Harrison,
Ozark; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were Aug. 10, in Sparta Cemetery with
Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stafford, Mace Dean 11 Sep 1935 - 22 Jan 1999 CCH-N 3 Feb 1999
[Note: Son of Justin James & Maude (Manes) Stafford; married Doris]
Mace Dean Stafford, 63 of Rogersville passed away at 12:15 p.m. Friday, January
22, at the St. Johns Regional Health Center Springfield. Mace was born on September 11,
1935 in Rogersville to Justin James and Maude Manes Stafford. He was a member of the
Fordland Church of Christ and was a retired farmer and carpenter. Survivors include his
wife Doris Stafford of Rogersville, three daughters and their husbands Diana and Mark
Todd of Springfield, Dina and Steve Greer of Crosby, Texas and Denise and Ron St.
Clair of Chadwick, five grandchildren Shevelle Todd, Jessica Massey, Mark Massey,
Nicholas Greer, and Dylan Greer, two brothers and their wives Don and Helen Stafford,
Bill and Maxine Stafford all of Rogersville, two sisters in-law Jewell Stafford of
Rogersville, and Janet Bowen of Fayetteville, Ark., mother in-law Lucille Youngblood of
Rogersville. Several nieces, nephew and many friends and neighbors. Services was held
at 2 p.m. Sunday January 24, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home Rogersville with Burial
in the Sparta Cemetery Sparta.
Stafford, Maxine (Burks) 11 Jun 1931 - 15 Jun 2005 SN-L 16 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of William Almus & Ethel (Luce) Burks; married 30 Sep 1948 Billy L.
Stafford 5 Feb 1929 - 11 Mar 2003]
Maxine Stafford, age 74, of Rogersville, Mo., joined her husband in heaven and
went home to be with her Lord at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in her home after
fighting a 10 year battle with cancer. Maxine was born June 11, 1931, in Bruner, Mo., the
daughter of William Almus and Ethel (Luce) Burks. She was united in marriage to Billy
Stafford on September 30, 1948. To this union three sons and two daughters were born.
Maxine was a homemaker and was a member of Plainview Church of Christ. The love
and pleasures of her life were her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Billy Stafford; her parents; a brother, Bobbie Burks; and an infant
daughter, Linda. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Gary and Arneta of

Rogersville, Kenny and Melanie of Seymour, and Randy and Connie of Fordland; a
daughter and her husband, Tammy and Ward Howard of Rogersville; 12 grandchildren:
Terry, Justin, Cody, and Linda Stafford; Carter, Travis, and Trevor Howard; Tim,
Mandy, and Sara Campbell; and Rob and Brian Haley; six great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Geraldine Blanchard of Florida, and Nadine Shipman of Sparta; and three
brothers, Jamie Burks of Sparta, Richard Burks of California, and Jack Burks of Sparta.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, June 17, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Chaplain Harold Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to Seasons Hospice. My Mom, My Friend, My Hero You are the arms that held me
securely as a child You are the eyes that watched over me as I grew You are the hands
that hold me tight when I am down and low You are the lips of encouragement and
laughter that brings us all together You are the legs that are always on the go to follow us
to and fro You are the heart bigger than ever who taught us all to love and respect each
other Most of all you are my best friend, someone on which I can always depend You are
always there to listen no matter what the occasion You are always there to lean on when
times aren't always so good You are always there to share your love without passing
judgment You have faced many battles in your lifetime You have mourned the loss of a
daughter, mother, and father You have suffered the loss of your life long companion and
best friend You have fought battles with cancer and illness You carried on with hope,
faith, and endurance not knowing what might lie ahead I admire your courage and
strength and hope that I too can be the Kind of mother, friend and hero that you are for
me I love you, mom.
Stafford, Oma Iva (Thomas) 29 Oct 1903 - 18 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Melinda Thomas; married Ernest Stafford]
Iva Oma Stafford, 89, Elkhead, died Sunday, July 18, 1993 in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center. She was born Oct. 29, 1903 in the Oklahoma Territory, the youngest
daughter of John and Melinda Thomas. She had been a resident of the Elkhead
community for over 69 years. She was a member of Second Baptist Church, Springfield.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, in 1986. Survivors include a son,
Arliegh Stafford, and his wife, Jannette, Springfield; a daughter, Pauline Klineline, and
her husband, Wilburn, Ozark; four granddaughters, Judy Garrison and her husband, Ron,
Ozark, Soni McHaffie, and her husband, Don, Springfield, Fonna Bishop, and her
husband, Jae, Los Angeles, and Paula Irving, Texas; a sister, Josie Green, Waldo, Ark.;
six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services
will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Russell Sanders and the Rev. Leon Riddle officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood
Cemetery, Douglas County.
Stafford, Paul 5 May 1929 - 16 Jun 1950 CCR 26 Jul 1950
[Note: Son of Andy & ? (?) Stafford]
Paul Stafford, 21-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stafford of Bruner, drowned
Sunday afternoon in James River three miles east of Half-a-Hill. Stafford was one of a
party of six, none of whom could swim, who were on an outing near Kinser Beach. All
six were wading upstream about 12 feet from the bank when three of them stepped off in

a hole 12 feet deep. They floundered in the water and called for help, but the other three
could do nothing because of their inability to swim. A Springfield fisherman, Herbert
Goodman Jr., heard the calls for help. At first he thought the calls were play. When he
noticed the frantic splashing he went to the scene, jumped in, and pulled out two, Bobby
Rippee, 21, of 1230 East Olive in Springfield, and one of the three girls in the party. He
was too exhausted to get Stafford out. Stafford had disappeared under the surface. Others
in the party besides Stafford and Rippee were another youth named Paul Stafford, 15, of
1026 East Webster in Springfield, a cousin of the drowned youth; and Gladys Sloan, 18,
Peggy Wilson, 17, and Evone Schaeffer, 18, all of 1456 Benton in Springfield. Sheriff’s
officers and an ambulance attendant used grappling hooks to recover the body, which was
brought to the surface about 6:50 p.m., about two hours after he disappeared under the
surface. Stafford is survived by his parents, four sisters, Mrs. Goldie Highfill of
Springfield, and Erniece, Faye and Linda Sue Straffod, all of Bruner, and four brothers,
Roy of Springfield, and Bill, Joe, and Johnny of Bruner. Strafford had been living in
Springfield the last two weeks and was employed at Gus Otto’s restaurant.
Stafford, Roberta Mae (Whitlock) 29 Oct 1945 - 10 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
Roberts Mae Stafford, 46, Springfield, Died at 11:44 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1991
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born in Nixa Oct. 29, 1945 to
Arthur and Onita Whitlock. She was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church. On Jan.
11, 1963, she married John Stafford who survives. Also surviving are four chidden, Terry
Stafford, Tammy Stafford, Tina Rauch and Shawn Stafford, all of Springfield; Onita
Whitlock, Nixa; four brothers, Wayne Whitlock and his wife, Alice, Nixa, Floyd
Whitlock and his wife Donna, Springfield and Don Whitlock and his wife, Roberts; two
sisters, Wanda Jackson and her husband, Jim, Nixa, and Lou Roberts and her husband
Eugene, Ozark; two grandchildren, Whitney and Leslie Rauch, Springfield; and a host of
other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Whitlock.
Services were held Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home, North with the Rev. Darrell
McFarland officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may
be made to American Cancer Society.
Stafford, Tilford 22 Sep 1906 - 21 Apr 1949 CCR 28 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of E. H. & Armilda (Williams) Stafford; married Gladys]
Funeral services for Tilford Stafford, 42, of near Dogwood, who died April 21,
were held Sunday in Dogwood church, with Rev. Reg. M. Mapes officiating. Burial was
in Dogwood cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Stafford; three sons, Jacob, James, and Roger; one
daughter, June, all of the home; four brothers, five sisters, other relatives and many
friends.
Stafford, Uel Harvey "Cook" 11 May 1916 - 2 Apr 2001 CCH-N 18 Apr 2001
[Note: Son of William Edward & Essie (Latherm) Stafford; married 11 May 1946 L.
Yvonne Russell 1 Jan 1920 - 1 Apr 1999]
Uel Harvey Stafford, 84, Springfield, died Monday, April 2, 2001 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. The son of William Edward Stafford and Essie
Latherm Stafford, he was born May 11, 1916 in Springfield. He served more than five

years in the U.S. Army Air Corps before and during World War II, serving in the
European, American and Pacific theatres. On May 11, 1946 he married L. Yvonne
Russell. He was an electrician, and was a member of IBEW Local 453 from July 1946
until his retirement in June 1981. He served the Union as an apprentice instructor from
1966 through 1976. For more of his career he was employed by Lamons Electric
Company. He was a member of the East Sunshine Church of Christ. Springfield, where
he served for many years as a Deacon. He also served previously as a Deacon at the
Southside Church of Christ, Ozark. His wife, Yvonne, preceded him in death. He was
also preceded in death by two brothers, Suel and Scott. He is survived by his daughter,
Janet Diane Appleby and her husband David N. Appleby. Ozark, and son James Russell
Stafford and his wife, Rosemary Steward-Stafford, Springfield; two brothers, Tom
Stafford and his wife Betty Stafford, Memphis, Tenn., and Jim Stafford, Mesa, Ariz.; a
sister, Shirley Reynolds and her husband Lynn Reynolds, Springfield; two sisters-in-law,
Mae Stafford, Springfield, and Marjorie McLean, Sun City, Ariz.; two grandchildren,
Amy Appleby Thompson and her husband Jamie Thompson, Ozark, and Adam Appleby
and his wife, Ann Chatterton, Portland, Oreg.; three great-grandchildren, Sam Appleby,
Parker Thompson and Jack Appleby; and two step-great-grandchildren, Chris Chatterson
and Nicole Richards. Funeral services were April 4 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Mike Brazle officiating. Burial followed in the Selmore Cemetery.
Staiger, Albert 8 Jan 1907 - 16 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Gottlob & Wilhelmine (Klooz) Staiger; married 17 Oct 1937 Emma Baum
23 Aug 1913 - 17 Jan 1986]
Albert Staiger, 95, of Billings, MO, peacefully passed away October 16, 2002, at
the Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville, MO. He was born on January 8, 1907 to
Gottlob and Wilhelmine (Klooz) Staiger in Hausen a.d. Zaber, Wurttenberg, Germany,
where he attended school. In 1925, the family immigrated to the United States and settled
in Billings, MO, where he learned a new language in a new country. On October 17,
1937, he was united in marriage to Emma Baum, who preceded him in death on January
17, 1986. After their marriage, they farmed near Billings, where they developed one of
the top registered Holstein herds in the state, accumulated many state and county awards,
and were pioneers in successfully introducing new agricultural crops to the area. Albert
was a longtime member of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Billings, MO, having
served on the board and various committees. Albet was also preceded in death by a son,
Gerald Staiger; a brother, O.F. Staiger; and a sister, Elizabeth (Staiger) Barke. Survivors
include his children, daughter Marilyn (Staiger) Cole, Kansas City, MO, and son John
Staiger and wife, Jane, of Billings; sister, Anna (Staiger) Long, Kansas City, MO; and
brother, Walter Staiger and wife, Linda, Aurora, MO. Also surviving are eight
grandchildren, Darren Cole, Kansas City, MO, Shanna Cole, Olathe, KS, Janine Staiger,
Billings, MO, Janelle (Staiger) Heath, Strafford, MO, Jerry Staiger, Meridian, ID, Jay
Staiger, Billings, and Gerred and Christian Staiger of Chase City, VA; two greatgrandsons, Andrew and Dylan Cole; and two step-great-grandchildren, Austin and
Alexandra Heath. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 18, at Meadors
Funeral Home in Billings. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October
19, 2002 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Billings, MO, under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Interment will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Billings.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. Peter’s
United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 250, Billings, MO 65610. The family
wishes to thank the staff at The Ozarks Methodist Manor for their devoted concern and
care. Dad, affectionately called “Popper,” was a testimony to a life well lived. With his
sense of fairness, optimism and even sometime corny idealism, he believed in honesty
and hard work, and taught his family to hit home runs in the game of life. Using
Shakespeare’s words, “When he shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars. And he
will make the face of Heaven so fine, that all the world will be in love with night.”
Springfield News-Leader, October 17 2002.
Staiger, Gerald E. 8 Jan 1943 -16 Nov 1995 CCH-N 29 Nov 1995
[Note: married Kathy Kelchner]
Memorial services for Gerald E. Staiger, 52, will be held Saturday, December 2,
1995, at 1:00 p.m., in St. Peter's United Church of Christ, Billings, Mo. Mr. Staiger
passed away November 16, 1995. The Rev. Ava Cudworth will be officiating.
AND
Staiger, Gerald E. d 16 Nov 1995 age 52 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
Gerald E. Staiger, 52, of Bartonsville, died at 3 p.m. Thursday at St. Luke's
Hospital, Bethlehem. He was the husband of Kathy (Kelchner) Staiger. Born in Billings,
he was the son of Albert Staiger of Billings, and the late Emma (Baum) Staiger. He had
lived in Monroe County for the past 17 years. He graduated from Billings High School in
Billings, in 1960 and enlisted in the Air Force. Following basic training at Lackland Air
Base, he went to Wichita Falls, Texas, and trained as an aircraft engineer. Later, he
transferred to Westover, Mass., and became a member of the Strategic Air Command.
From 1960-63 he flew into southeast Asia and the Philippines and was crew chief on a
KC-97 air tanker, flying into the Azores and Spain. He refueled bombers in flight. He
was discharged in June 1964 after four years in the service. In October 1964, he reenlisted in the Air Force Reserve and trained as a flight engineer. He was based at Richards
Gebaur, Kansas City, Mo. In 1965, he flew as a flight engineer with a crew flying C124's. From 1965-69, he flew all over the world and was on the "Food Lift" to Ethiopia
and the Sudan. He was discharged in 1990 after 26 years of service. He was transferred to
the Pennsylvania National Guard at Harrisburg. During this time he was Mario Andretti's
personal pilot and was with Andretti Racing for about 10 years. For a time, he flew with
Transamerica Airlines, flying freight around the world. In 1986, he accepted a position
with American Airlines as a pilot. He flew out of Kennedy Airport in New York, and
from Chicago to Hamburg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Geneve, Zurich, and Paris, During the
Gulf War, he was civilian activated. He attended St. John's Evangelical Congregational
Church, Bartonsville. In addition to his wife and father, he is survived by two sons,
Gerred Staiger and Christian Straiger, at home; a brother, John Staiger, of Billings, Mo.;
a sister, Marilyn Cole, of Kansas City, Mo.; six nieces and nephews; and several aunts
and uncles. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, at William H. Clark
Funeral Home, 1003 Main St., Stroudsburg, with the Rev. William G. Sibley, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Bartonsville. There was a viewing Monday
from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia
Society, 2401 Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 2-D1, Philadelphia, Pa. 19130, or to St. John's
Evangelical Congregational Church, R.D. 5 Box 5627A, Bartonsville, Pa. 18321.

Staiger, Lucille E. (Zoller) 17 Jan 1920 - 24 Dec 2003 SN-L 28 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Ed L. & Mary Jane (Hutter) Zoller; married 12 Nov 1942 Oscar
Frederich "Fritz" Staiger]
Lucille E. Staiger, 83, Billings, died at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003, in
Ozark Methodist Manor, Marionville, after a short illness. Lucille, daughter of Ed L. and
Mary Jane (Hutter) Zoller, was born Jan. 17, 1920, in Billings, Mo. She married Oscar
Frederich "Fritz" Staiger on Nov. 12, 1942. Lucille and Fritz were pioneers in the dairy
industry. They have one of the leading Holstein herds in Missouri. Lucille also enjoyed
working in her garden, working with her chickens, and selling eggs to many friends and
neighbors. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Ed and Mary Jane Zoller;
her husband, Fritz Staiger; a sister, Minnie Austin; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Barke and
Emma Staiger; and brothers’ in-law, Albert Staiger and William Long. She is survived by
a son, Gene Staiger and wife Ann, Billings; a daughter, Kay Pitts, Salem, Mo.; grandson
Brian Pitts and wife Jennie, Lakewood, Colo.; granddaughters Amy Pitts, Salem, Mo.,
and Susan Staiger, Springfield; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walter and Linda
Staiger, Aurora; brother-in-law, Phillip Barke, Billings; sister-in-law, Anna Long, Kansas
City, Mo.; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, at Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with
Pastor Doug Burwick officiating. Burial will follow in St. Peters Cemetery, Billings.
Visitation will be 5 t o6 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the St. Peters Evangelical UCC Church in Billings.
Springfield News-Leader, December 28, 200
Staiger, Malinda (Koenemann) 17 Aug 1912 - 6 May 2006 SN-L 8 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of William & Anna (Veith) Koenemann; married 6 Oct 1946 Walter
Staiger]
Mrs. Malinda Staiger, 93, Aurora, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2006, in her
home. She was born August 17, 1912, in Hoberg, Missouri, the daughter of William and
Anna (Veith) Koenemann. She graduated from Springfield High School. Prior to her
marriage, she was employed by Duncan Studio in Springfield. Mrs. Staiger was united in
marriage to Walter Staiger October 6, 1946. They have lived and raised their two children
in the Billings area. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical UCC, Billings. Her
parents and 10 siblings preceded her in death. She is survived by two children and their
spouses, Sandie and Don Buntin, Marionville, and Steve and Rhonda Staiger, Billings; a
brother, Herbert Koenemann, Springfield; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild, with
another due in June; other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9, 2006, in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, with Rev. Doug Burwick
officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The Billings chapel will
be open Tuesday morning for friends to call. The casket will be closed.
Staiger, Oscar Fritz 8 Apr 1908 - 1 Apr 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Gottlob & Wilhelmine (Klooz) Staiger; married Lucille E. 17 Jan 1920 24 Dec 2003]
Oscar F. "Fritz" Staiger, 79, of Billings, died April 1 at the Crane Health Care
Nursing Home after a short illness. Services for Mr. Staiger were held Monday at the

Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. James Schultz officiating. Burial was in St.
Peter's Cemetery. Mr. Staiger was a longtime resident of the Billings community, and
was a well-known farmer and dairyman. He attended St. Peter's United Church of Christ.
His survivors include his wife, Lucille; a son, Gene, Billings; a daughter, Kay Pitts,
Salem; two brothers, Albert, Billings, and Walter, Aurora; two sisters, Anna Long,
Kansas City, and Elizabeth Barke, Billings; and three grandchildren.
Staiger, Walter 20 Apr 1913 - 14 Jul 2006 SN-L 16 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Gottlobb & Wilhelmine (Klooz) Staiger; married 6 Oct 1946 Malinda
Koenemann]
Walter Staiger, 93, Aurora, passed away Friday, July 14, 2006, at the Ozarks
Methodist Manor, Marionville. He was born April 20, 1913, in Hausen, Germany, to
Gottlobb and Wilhelmine (Klooz) Staiger. Mr. Staiger was united in marriage to Malinda
Koenemann October 6, 1946. They were involved in farming in the Billings area, where
they lived and raised their two children. He was a member of the St. Peter's Evangelical
UCC, Billings. He was preceded in death by his wife, Malinda, May 6, 2006; his parents;
two brothers, Albert and O.F. "Fritz"; and a sister, Elizabeth Barke. He is survived by his
two children and their spouses, Sandie and Don Buntin, Marionville and Steve and
Rhonda Staiger, Billings; a sister, Anna Long, Kansas City, Mo.; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. A visitation will b e1 p.m. Monday, July
17, 2006, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. The graveside service will follow at 2 p.m.
in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, with David Rauch officiating.
Staiger, Wilhelmine (Klooz) 31 Oct 1885 - 28 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: married Gottlob Staiger 10 Dec 1879 - 10 May 1937]
Mrs. Wilhelmine Staiger, 84, of Route 2, Billings, died at the home of a son, Fritz,
Route 2, Billings about 8:30 p.m. Friday after a 3-month illness. A member of the united
Church of Christ in Billings, Mrs. Staiger came to Billings from Germany in 1925. She is
survived by two additional sons, Albert and Walter, also of Billings; two daughters, Mrs.
Elizabeth Brake, Billings, and Mrs. Anna Long, Kansas City; 11 grandchildren and four
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the United Church of
Christ in Billings with Dr. Forest Brown officiating. Burial was in E and R Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell.
Stalcup, Alpha Irene (Nance) 1908 - 5 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Daughter of Albert & ? (?) Nance; married Otis Dudley Stalcup]
Mrs. Alpha Irene Stalcup, 41; died in St. John's hospital Saturday morning
following a four months illness. She was a lifelong resident of Republic. She had been a
member of the Republic Baptist church since 1931. Survivors include the husband, Otis
Dudley Stalcup of the home; one son, Jimmie Dale of the home; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Nance of Republic; two brothers, Bruce and Leon Nance of Baldwin Park,
Calif., three sisters, Mrs. Gladys Fisher of Glendale, Mrs. Dorothy Shertz and Miss Ione
Nance of Azusa, Calif.; three nephews and two nieces; and one half-sister, Mrs. Ola
McCallum of Glendora, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the Republic
Baptist church with the Rev. A.T, Mahanay and T.S. Hammons officiating. Burial was in
the Wade Chapel Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.

Staley, Ron Lee 15 Mar 1957 - 1 Nov 2003 SN-L 8 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Clyde & Mary Holloway]
Mr. Ron Lee Staley, 46, Ozark, son of Mary and Clyde Holloway, Kimberling
City, and a waiter for the Village Inn Restaurant, Ozark, died Nov. 1, 2003, at the Mayo
Clinic in Rochester, Minn. A memorial service will be held on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. in the
Missouri Veterans' Cemetery, Springfield.
Stall, Mark S. 7 Dec 1900 - Oct 1976 OH 28 Oct 1976 p9
[Note: married Della; does use two different spellings in obit, but Stall in SSDI.]
SEYMOUR - Services for Mark S. Stall, 75, Seymour, was at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Pleasant Ridge Baptist church west of Ava, with the Rev. Bob Huskey officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Stahl
died at 6:20 p.m. Thursday in his home after an 11-month illness. Survivors include his
wife, Della; two daughters, Mrs. Violet Lakey, Seymour; a son, Ernest of Bruner; a sister,
Mrs. Cora Northrup, Acme, Wash.; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Stallcup, Charles W. 25 Oct 1934 - 31 May 2006 SN-L 1 Jun 2006
[Note: married 1955 Betty Lou Cruce]
Charles W. Stallcup, 71, born October 25, 1934, in Independence, Missouri,
passed away in his home in Springfield during the early morning hours of Wednesday,
May 31, 2006. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. With
a keen wit and spontaneous personality, he quickly made friends and lasting
relationships. Charles is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; son, Charles R.
Stallcup and wife, Melissa, of Sparta; daughter, Susan R. Fiedler and husband, Rick, of
Springfield; granddaughter, Megan A. LeBlanc and husband, Norman, and greatgranddaughter, Daisha, of Hampton, Virginia; grandson, Chase A. Stallcup of Sparta;
granddaughter, Amanda R. Mitchell and husband, Keith, and great-granddaughter, Ellie,
of Aldrich, Missouri; and granddaughter, Amy Forrest of St. Louis, Missouri. He is also
survived by his brothers, Robert Stallcup and James Stallcup, both of Springfield; sister,
Betty Campbell of Southern California; and many other relatives and close friends. In the
early 1950s Charles moved from the Kansas City area to Southern California. In 1955 he
married Betty Lee Cruce in Downey, California. In 1957 Charles was drafted into the
United States Army and was stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge from
the Army he and Betty returned to Southern California to start a family. Charles was selfemployed for most of his working career starting his own business in the early 1960s. In
1976 he sold his business in California and moved his family to Ava, Missouri, to run a
dairy farm. In 1998 he and Betty sold the farm to build a new home in Ava. Having been
a hard worker all of his life, a few years of retirement was more than he could take. In
2001 Charles and Betty decided to move to Springfield so he could be closer to his son
and daughter, and also so he could get a job at Wal-Mart on the South side of Springfield.
Charles was truly a "people person". He loved spending time with his family and his
many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2006, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home in Ozark, with Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Burial will follow in
the Ava Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2006, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark.

Stamper, Jo Ann (Dickerson) 1 Mar 1949 - 24 May 2000 CCH-N 31 May 2000
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Mildred Dickerson; married Gordon Stamper]
In loving memory of Jo Ann Stamper 51, of Chadwick, MO. Jo was born March
1, 1949 and passed away May 24, 2000 in her sleep. Jo was preceded in death by her
parents Homer and Mildred Dickerson. Jo is survived by her husband and eternal
companion Gordon Stamper. Jo and Gordon had a beautiful marriage of 31 years. Jo is
also survived by her two sons, Gordon Stamper II and wife Paul of Ozark, Abe Stamper
and wife Shelia of Nixa, and her four grandchildren, Austin, Taylor, Hunter, and Hailey.
Jo is also survived by her brothers Bill Dickerson of Orlando, Florida and Homer
Dickerson of Springfield, MO and countless other family and friends. At Jo's request,
there will be no memorial or funeral services. Any contributions can be made in Jo's
honor to: Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, C/O Mary Beth O'Reilly 1898 N
Monett Road Nixa, MO 65714. She was loved.
Stamper, Winston A.
1872 - 1965
Winston A Stamper, 91, of 1110 West Florida, Springfield, a former resident of
Clever, died about 8 p.m. Saturday in the State Sanatorium at Mt. Vernon. A retired
farmer, he was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Mr. Stamper is survived by
two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Short, 1110 West Florida, and Mrs. Inez Taylor, Monett; a
son, Paul, Belton; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be
under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1965, in the margin. [Note: Tombstones give name Stampler]
Stampler, Robert Theron 27 Sep 1907 - 14 Aug 1947 CCR 28 Aug 1947 p1
[Note: Son of W. A. & Ora E. (Richard) Stampler]
Robert Theron Stamper, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Stamper, died at Merced,
Calif., on Aug. 14, 1947, at the age of 39 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was
converted in a revival at Mt. Sinai Baptist church at the age of 20. He had lived in
California since 1937 and had been in ill health for the past 12 years. He is survived by
his father and mother, one brother, Paul, of Harrisonville, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. Nell
Short and Mrs. Inez Frazier of Springfield, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends.
An infant sister and a brother, Earl, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at
10 o’clock Wednesday morning at the Clever Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. D.S.
Frazier, assisted by Rev. T.J. Haney. Burial was at Frazier Chapel cemetery under
direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Stamps, Rebecca 15 Oct 1942 - 29 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Carl & ? (?) Stamps]
AND
Nelson, Harold 28 Jul 1936 - 29 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Carl & ? (?) Nelson]
Double funeral services for Rebecca C. Stamps, 29 of Walnut Grove and Harold
Gene Nelson, 35, of Springfield, were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here.
The couple died Monday in a head-on crash involving their motorcycle and a car near

Dadeville. They were engaged to be married. The Revs. Chester Rich and Joseph Fall
officiated at the services with burial in Smith Cemetery near Rogersville under direction
of Harris of Ozark and Allison of Greenfield. Miss Stamps is survived by her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Stamps, Dadeville and a sister, Mrs. Carolyn DeWitt, Ozark. Surviving Mr.
Nelson are a son, Mark Nelson and a daughter, Cetta Nelson, both of Joplin; his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of Springfield; two sister, Mrs. Lila Garrett of Ash Grove and
Mrs. Deal Hayes of Republic.
Stanbro, Rodney Lee 25 Sept 1933 - 9 Apr 2003 CCH-N 9 Apr 2003
Rodney Lee Stanbro, 69, was born Sept. 25, 1933, in Lamar and died at 4 p.m.
March 14, 2003, in Branson West. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Otis
and Helen Stanbro; his grandparents, Lee Forest and Martha Stanbro, and Chet and
Minnie McPeak, all of Lamar. Stanbro was united in marriage to his high school
sweetheart, Fern Joann Hager, on Aug. 3, 1951. An ordained minister in the Assemblies
of God, he pastured churches in Kansas, Missouri and Tennessee for 50 years. During his
ministry he built three churches, led missions trips overseas to South America, Mexico,
Germany, Jamaica and the Holy Land, and was the youth director for the state of
Tennessee. The Stanbros retired to the Branson area in 2001 and he was employed with
Silver Dollar City at the time of his death. The couple were RV travelers in the winter,
having just returned from Mexico. He was contracting the building of their retirement
home and was very active in keeping his family together by sharing his enjoyment of life
in the lake area. Survivors include his wife, Joann; three daughters and their spouses,
Marquita and Don Blansit, Nixa, Sherri and Craig Buck, Wharton, Texas, and Joy
Rakestraw, Nixa. He was privileged to become Pappaw to seven grandchildren and their
spouses, Chad and Tosha Blansit, Keokuk, Iowa, RaChelle and Jason Iles, Nixa, Mikaela
Buck, Nathan Buck, Wharton, Texas, Jenna Rakestraw, Jaelyn Rakestraw and Jace Isreal
Rakestraw, Nixa. He was also blessed with two great-granddaughters, Moria Blansit,
Keokuk, Iowa, and Camryn Iles, Nixa. Services were 11 a.m. March 18 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was in Moorehead Cemetery, Lamar.
Stanfill, Hazel (Rader) Stine 10 Dec 1912 - 20 Jan 1993 OH 27 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Ollie & Lula (Williams) Rader]
Hazel Stanfill, 80, formerly of Nixa, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1993 in Siloam
Springs, Ark. She was born Dec. 10, 1912 in Nixa, the son of Ollie and Lula ,(Williams)
Rader. She was a retired beautician and resort owner. She attended the Presbyterian
Church. Survivors include a son, Derald Stine, Ridgemont; a daughter, Jazell Ann Smith,
Republic; and two grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Jan. 22, in the McCauley
Cemetery, with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Services were under the direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Standish, Michele 1957 - 17 Nov 1974 OH 21 Nov 1974 p1
Car Wreck Fatal
Michele Standish, 17, Branson, was dead on arrival Sunday night at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield after a one-car wreck about 11:15 p.m. on U.S. 160 about four
miles south of Nixa. Troopers said she was a passenger in a southbound car driven by 18year-old Lonnie Leo Moschner, Route 1, Branson, when he lost control on wet pavement,

apparently at high sped and struck the north side of a bridge east of the road. The girl was
pinned in the vehicle, the highway patrol reported. Moschner was taken to St. John’s
Hospital where he was treated for facial lacerations and released.
Stanford, Bob "Short-Short" 17 May 1937 - 12 Oct 2003 CCH-N 15 Oct 2003
Bob "Short-Short" Stanford, 66, of Highlandville died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003 in
Cox South Hospital. He was born May 17, 1937 in Mena, Ark. He and wife Norma Jean
Berry had been married for 43 years, and had worked at Reyco Foundry for 17 years. A
son, Ernest Stanford, preceded him in death in 1996. Survivors include his wife, Norma;
children Gregg Stanford and his wife, JoAnna, Halfway; Aaron Stanford, Shell Knob;
Carmen Keithly, Highlandville; and Angie Thurston and her husband Les, Nixa; fifteen
grandchildren, Kristina, Jacob, John, Ashley, Matthew, Michael, Cody, Ashley, John,
Josh, Heather, Bradley, Michael, Sarah and Christian; six great-grandchildren, and was
looking forward to the birth of his seventh; his mother Firn Henderson and husband
Charlie, Shell Knob; his father Don Stanford and wife Vonnie, Fair Fax; brothers Benny
Stanford and wife Wilma, Monett; Bill Stanford and wife Glenda, Mt. Vernon; and Blake
Stanford and wife Shirley, Monett; several half- brothers and half-sisters; nieces and
nephews. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 at Highlandville
Cemetery with Donny Sullivan officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, in
the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Stanford, Ernest Wayne 14 Nov 1962 - 21 May 1996 CCH-25 May 1996
[Note: Son of Bob & Norma (Berry) Stanford]
Ernest Wayne Stanford, Highlandville, passed away at 6:48 p.m. Tuesday May
21, 1996, in Marshfield, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Ernest was born
November 14, 1962, in Mt. Vernon, MO., the son of Bob and Norma Berry Stanford.
Ernest graduated from Spokane High School, enjoyed working with ceramics and loved
the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gene Berry. He is
survived by his parents, of Highlandville; two brothers, Gregg of Aurora and Aaron of
Exeter; two sisters and their husbands, Carmen and Rick Keithley of Clever and Angie
and Beryl Wrinkle of Nixa; paternal grandparents; Charles and Firn Henderson of Shell
Knob and maternal grandmother Carmen Berry; a daughter Ashley Marie Stanford,
Marshfield; and a son, Levi Dody Cox of Nixa. Services were Friday May 24, 1996 at
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with burial in Highlandville Cemetery.
Stanley, Clara L. 1907 - 18 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
Funeral services for Miss Clara L. Stanley, 62, a Salvation Army brigadier from
Chicago, Ill. were at 1 p.m. Friday in Tillery Chapel in Humansville. Burial was in
Humansville Cemetery. Miss Stanley died at 1:05 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center
after a lingering illness. A former Humansville school teacher, Miss Stanley attended the
Salvation Army school in 1931. She then spent 27 years in Rhodesia, South Africa as a
missionary, returning in 1966 to Chicago. She retired from the Salvation Army in 1968,
but continued to serves as chaplain to retired SA officers in the Chicago area. Miss
Stanley is survived by a brother, V. L. Stanley, Ozark and a sister, Miss O. Evelyn
Stanley, Minneapolis, Minn.

Stanley, Dorothy Beatrice (Low) 22 Oct 1921 - 31 Jan 1996 CCH-N 3 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of Alexander & Marie (Stillwell) Low; married 6 Apr 1939 Harry
Stanley]
Dorothy Beatrice Stanley, 74, Nixa, passed away at 6:47 p.m., Wednesday, Jan.
31, 1996 in St. John's Health Dorothy was born Saturday, Oct. 22, 1921, in Rooks
County, Kansas, the daughter of Alexander and Marie (Stillwell) Low. She married Harry
Stanley on April 6, 1939, in Wichita, Ks. Dorothy loved listening to blue grass music,
making crafts, and was an excellent cook. She is survived by: her husband, Harry
Stanley; three sisters, Lotus Van Almen, and Vonnie Van Almen, both of Forsyth, and
Betty Allen, Aurora, Co.; and two brothers, William Low, Denver, Co. and John Low,
Indian Hills, Co. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be held at 2:00
p.m., Monday, Feb. 5, 1996, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the
Rev. David Holvick officiating. No formal visitation is planned.
Stanley, Norma (Trigg) 26 May 1911 - 24 Apr 1991 NN-E 2 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Velara (Erwin) Trigg; married 5 Jun 1927 Hobert Stanley]
Norma Stanley, 79, Nixa, died Wednesday, April 24, 1991, in Springfield. She
was born May 26, 1911, in Green Forest, Ark., to Jess and Velara (Erwin) Trigg. One
June 5, 1927, she married Hobert Stanley. For many years, she was a line worker at
Ocoma Foods. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and a brother. She is
survived by her daughter, Cleta Meadows, Nixa; three brothers, Carlos Trigg, Earl Trigg
and Bob Trigg, all of Green Forest; a sister, Reta Helen Usrey, Green Forest; five
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; other relatives
and a host of friends. The funeral was Friday in Nelson Chapel, Green Forest, Ark., with
the Revs. Bill Burris and Randy Caldwell officiating. Internment was in Farewell
Cemetery, under direction of Nelson Funeral Service, Berryville, Ark.
Stanley, Verling L., Rev.
1898 - 21 Jun 1970 CCR 25 Jun 1970 p8
The Rev. Verling L. Stanley, 71, died about 6 p.m. Sunday at his Route 1, Ozark,
home. A native of Humansville, Mr. Stanley attended Southwest Missouri State College
in Springfield and Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar. He was ordained as a
Missionary Baptist minister in 1931 at Salem Baptist Church near Bolivar. He taught
school for about 10 years in Wright County, and during that time, was pastor of several
church in that area. He later was associational superintendent of missions for Missionary
Baptist Churches in Laclede, Wright, Hickory, St. Clair and Benton Counties for several
years. The Rev. Stanley came to Ozark about six years ago, and had been interim, pastor
of Prospect Baptist church for the past four years. He delivered the morning sermon
Sunday and was preparing his evening sermon when he suffered an apparent heart attack.
He had suffered from a heart condition for some time, Survivors include his wife,
Laverna R.; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Allen, Ozark, fourth grade teacher at Ozark
Elementary School; one sister, Miss Evelyn Stanley, Minneapolis, Minn.; two
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Weaubleau Baptist Church, Officiating were the Revs. Robert Atterberry and Eugene
Roberts. Burial was in Humansville Cemetery with Tillery of Humansville in charge.
Area ministers served as active pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

Stanton, Amber 1970 - 26 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Wanda Stanton]
Amber Stanton, 18, of Columbia, formerly of Springfield and Ash Grove, was
killed in an automobile accident at 12:24 a.m. Nov. 26 on Highway 65, north of Preston
at the Dallas and Hickory County line. Services for Miss Stanton were held Monday in
the Butler Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Bert Miller officiating. The body was cremated.
Amber was a senior at Hickman High School in Columbia. She was a volunteer worker at
Veterans Hospital, Columbia. Surviving are her mother, Wanda Macleay, Columbia; her
father, Robert Stanton, Ash Grove; three brothers, Jerry Pauley, Springfield, Randall and
Mark Stanton, Kansas City; six sisters, Teresa Gilland, Rogersville, Linda Perkin, St.
Louis, Tammy Rowe, Springfield, Vickie and Cindy Stanton, both of Cleveland, Texas,
and Renee Pugsley, Jacksonville, North Carolina; her paternal grandmother, Merva
Stanton, Ash Grove; and her maternal grandmother. Bertha Jennings, Mexico.
Stanton, Bonnie Eloise 18 Mar 1941 - 20 Oct 2006 SN-L 25 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Paul Folger & Eloise Villiere (Scofield) Stanton]
Bonnie Eloise Stanton, 65, Ozark, Mo., passed away October 20, 2006, in Ozark.
She was born March 18, 1941, in Lake George, N.Y., to the late Paul Folger Stanton and
Eloise Villiere (Scofield) Stanton. Bonnie was a graduate of Lake George Central High
School, class of 1959; and Northeastern University, Boston, Mass., where she earned a
spot on the Dean's List. Bonnie was employed with Dr. Roper's Office, Woodlawn Manor
Nursing Home, Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Dialnet, and retired from O'Reilly
Automotive in September of 2006. Bonnie volunteered with the Stained Glass Theatre of
the Ozarks and the Christian County Animal Shelter. She enjoyed Bible study, traveling,
and having dinner with her neighbors. Bonnie especially loved spending time with her
dogs, Casper and Dolly, and her cat, Kismet. Bonnie was preceded in death by her
parents; her grandparents; a brother-in-law, Leon K. Vaughn; a cousin, Jim French; and
many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her sister, Patricia S. Vaughn; a nephew and
his wife, Paul Folger and Leah (Rushefsky) Vaughn; great-nephews, Brandon and
Damian Vaughn; great-niece, Echo Vaughn; and close friends: Ruby Baird, Sam
Boutwell, Fern Shoemaker, Carolyn Ward, Patsy Glenn, Billie Lapaglia, Trich Long,
Calvin Hlavaty, JoAnn Titmarsh, Roberta Bostic and many others. A memorial service
will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, October 27, 2006, at the First Evangelical Free Church,
Springfield, Mo. Burial will be at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Lake George,
N.Y. Memorial donations may be made to the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks or
an organization of the donor's choice.
Stanton, Keith Preston 3 Aug 1950 - 23 Jun 1988 OH 30 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of W.G. & Ramona D. (Preston) Stanton; married Kathy]
Keith Preston Stanton, 37, of Sparta, died at 10:15 p.m. June 23 from injuries
suffered in an automobile accident near Fair Grove. Services for Mr. Stanton were held
Sunday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery. A native of Glens Falls, New York, Mr. Stanton had resided in
the Ozark area since the age of five, and was a graduate of the Ozark High School class
of 1968. He was a member of the Sparta Christian Church, and a volunteer with the

Ozark Fire Department. He had been employed as a driver by the Greyhound Bus Lines
for the past 10 years. He was a member of the International Rodeo Association. His
survivors include his wife, Kathy; two daughters, Amy Stanton, Ozark, and Amber
Stanton, of the home; a stepdaughter, Stephanie Vert, of the home; a stepson, David Vert,
of the home; his parents, W.G. and Ramona Stanton, Ozark; two sisters, Kathy Cobb and
Tammy Stanton, both of Ozark; and a brother, Tom Stanton, Ozark.
Stanton, Ramona D. (Preston) 24 Jan 1928 - 29 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Daughter of William J & Mary Ella (Isbell) Preston; married 12 May 1946
Willoughby Guy "Stan" Stanton, Jr. 5 Jul 1925 - 10 Nov 2005]
Ramona D. Stanton, 66, Ozark, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1994, in her home. She
was born Jan. 24, 1928, in Sparta, the daughter of William and Mary Ella Preston. On
May 12, 1946 she was united in marriage to W.G. "Stan" Stanton. She taught in the
Ozark schools for 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; four
sisters; and a son, Keith Stanton. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tammy
Stanton, of the home, and Kathy Cobb, and husband Tony, Ozark; a son, Tom Stanton
and wife Nancy, Ozark; six grandchildren, Chris and Cheryl Cobb, Justin and Jeremy
Stanton, and Amy and Amber Stanton; a brother, Arthur Preston, and wife, Grace, Sparta;
two sisters-in-law, Hank Preston, and Betty Preston, both of Sparta; a brother-in-law,
Eldon Rhodes, Ozark; a good friend, Beverly Hall and her husband, Kenny, Ozark; and
many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 31, in Sparta
Cemetery with Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home.
Stanton, Willoughby Guy, Sr. 5 Apr 1899 - Feb 1974 OH 7 Feb 1974 p12
[Note: married Mabel Louise Lanfair]
Funeral services for W. G. Stanton, Sr. 64 of Ozark were held at 3 p.m. Monday
in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery. A native of Lake George, N. Y., he served as a fireman there, and
later as a custodian for Lake George Schools retiring in 1962, when he moved to Ozark.
Mr. Stanton was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mabel L.;
two sons, Robert W., San Diego and W. G., Jr. of Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Jean Johns
of Springfield; two brothers, Richard and Rodney and three sisters, Mrs. Ellen
Stephenson, Mrs. Ruth Monroe and Mrs. Alethia Montena, all of Lake George; five
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Stanton, Willoughby Guy "Stan", Jr. 5 Jul 1925 - 10 Nov 2005 SN-L 13 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Willoughby Guy & Mabel Louisa (Lanfair) Stanton, Sr.; married 12 May
1946 Ramona Preston 24 Jan 1928 - 29 Dec 1994]
W.G. "Stan" Stanton Jr., age 80, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, November 10,
2005, in the home of his daughter, Kathy, surrounded by family. He was born July 5,
1925, in Lake George, New York, the son of Willoughby Guy Stanton Sr. and Mabel
Louisa (Lanfair) Stanton. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
On May 12, 1946, he and Ramona Preston were united in marriage. Mr. Stanton retired
as a union electrical contractor. Survivors include: three children and their spouses all of
Ozark, Kathy and Tony Cobb, Tom and Nancy Stanton, and Tammy and Dana Wiles;

eight grandchildren, Chris Cobb and his wife, Cyndy, Cheryl Helton and her husband,
Dave, Justin Stanton and his wife, Molly, Jeremy Stanton and his wife, Kelli, Amy
Stanton, Amber Herd, Danielle Wiles, and Brandon Wiles; four great-grandchildren,
Hayley and Emily Cobb, and James and Joseph Herd; a cousin, Bonnie Stanton, Ozark;
an uncle, Rodney Stanton and wife, Jean, Lake George, New York; two sisters-in-law,
Betty Preston and Henrietta Preston, both of Sparta; and many nieces and nephews. He
was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona, in 1994; and a son, Keith, in 1988. A
graveside funeral was Friday, November 11, in Sparta Cemetery, with Pastor David
Massey-Brown officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Stapp, Freda M. (Myers) 20 Jul 1948 - 29 Dec 2004 SN-L 30 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of David & Mary Myers]
Freda M. Stapp, 56, Rogersville, Mo., died at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, December
29, 2004, in her home. The daughter of David and Mary Myers, she was born July 20,
1948, in Greene County, Mo. Freda was a member of Full Gospel Church. She was a
former employee of FASCO in Ozark. She was preceded in death by her father David and
a brother, Eddie Myers. She is survived by one daughter, Dana Stapp, of Rogersville rural
route; two brothers, Doyle Myers and Tommy Myers, of Rogersville; her mother, Mary J.
Myers, Ozark, Mo.; and one granddaughter, Tessa Daugherty, Rogersville, Mo.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2004, in Holland
Cemetery, with Sue Warner officiating. No formal visitation is planned. Friends are
welcome to call between 4 to 8 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Stapp, Ida Carmen (Snelson) 22 May 1921 - 14 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
Ida Carmen Stapp, 66, of Billings, died March 14 in her home following an
apparent heart attack. Services for Mrs. Stapp were held March 17 at the Billings First
Baptist Church, with the Rev. Wilbur Cravens officiating. Burial was in Seymour
Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Billings. A homemaker, Mrs. Stapp
was a member of the Billings First Baptist Church. Her survivors include three sons, Rev.
Melvin Stapp, Billings, Rick, Jefferson City, and Mike, Washington; a daughter, Mrs.
Beverly Harper, Ash Grove; a brother, Arthur Snelson, Seymour; a sister, Jean Carpenter,
Fordland; and nine grandchildren.
Stapp, Lawrence Everett, Rev. 23 Nov 1925 - 6 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: married 5 Aug 1949 Goldie I. Winters 11 Feb 1934 - 26 Oct 2002]
Everett Stapp, 63, of Springfield, died July 6 at Cox Medical Center North.
Services for Mr. Stapp were held July 10 in the Ragan-Thieme Funeral Chapel North
with the Rev. Gene Bright officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery. Mr. Stapp was
born in Rogersville, Tennessee Nov. 23, 1925. He served in the U.S. Navy during World
War II. He was employed as a truck driver for the Banta Fruit Company, Springfield.
Surviving are his wife, Goldie Stapp, of the home; three sons, Tyron and Larry, both of
Springfield, and Ray, of Jefferson City; two daughters, Tina Moore, Springfield, and
Marie Davis, Clever; 11 grandchildren; five brothers, Sammy and Junior Stapp, both of
Republic, Frankie and Floyd Stapp, both of Springfield, and Billy Joe Stapp, of Tulsa,

Oklahoma; four sisters, Joanne Setters, Republic, and Josephine Browning, Shirley
Montgomery, and Jerry Hilton, all of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews.
Stapp, Pauline Alma (McDonald) 17 Jul 1906 - 22 Jul 1992 NN-E 29 Jul 1992 & OH
29 Jul 1992
[Note: Daughter of Jesse David & Flora Gertrude McDonald; married 1 May 1922 Segial
Ernest Stapp 28 Jul 1894 - 24 Sep 1948]
Pauline Alma Stapp, 86. Bruner, died Wednesday, July 22, in Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield. She was born July 17, 1906, in Bruner, the daughter of Jesse David
McDonald and Flora Gertrude McDonald. She was a lifelong resident of the Bruner area.
She became a member of the Church of Christ in 1920. On May 1, 1922, she was married
to Segial Ernest Stapp, who preceded her in death in 1948. Survivors include a son and
daughter-in-law, Reggie and Dolly Stapp, Bruner; a daughter, Lucille Pogue, Sparta; six
grandchildren, Wanda Owens, Bruner (with whom Mrs. Stapp lived), Rita Stafford, Jody
Highfill, and Keith Stapp, all of Bruner, Donna Phillips, Greeley, Colo., and Jimmy
Pogue, Selmore; 14 great-grandchildren, two of whom were raised in the home, Tim and
Faye Pogue; three great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends.
Services were held Sunday, July 26, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Stapp, Reggie James "Stirrup" 22 Aug 1936 - 8 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Seigal Ernest & Alma Pauline (McDonald) Stapp; married 21 Sep 1956
Holyace Dolly McHaffie]
Reggie James "Stirrup" Stapp, age 62, of Bruner, passed away Tuesday, June 8,
1999 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. He was born August 22, 1936 in Bruner and
was the son of Seigal "Ernest" and Alma Pauline (McDonald) Stapp. On September 21,
1956 he and Holyace "Dolly" McHaffie were married. Reggie was a member of
Fellowship Lighthouse Church. Survivors include: his wife, Dolly; three children, Rita
Diane Stafford and her husband, Jack, and Retha "Jody" Highfill, all of Bruner, and
Donald Keith Stapp and his wife, Faith, Clever; seven grandchildren, Reanna, Jeffrey,
and Dustin Stafford, Darla, James and Jerry Highfill, and LaToya Stapp; a sister, Lucille
Pogue, Sparta; nieces; nephews; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; and a host of other
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife's parents, Holly
and Louisa McHaffie, and a brother-in-law, Glen McHaffie. Reggie was a gentle
Christian husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. A simple country boy, and
hard worker He loved his family. He was an avid Bible reader and faithfully attended
church. His life was a witness of the love that he possessed for his Savior, Our Lord Jesus
Christ. For those that loved him, his sixty-two years were not nearly enough. He will be
sorely missed but never forgotten. He rests in the arms of God. Funeral services were 2
p.m. Saturday, June 11,1999, in Fellowship Lighthouse Church, Bruner with Rev. Reggie
Micham and Rev. Darrell Mead officiating. Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stark, Gaylord W., Sgt .1926 - 19 Mar 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of Frank W. & Pearl H. Stark; 1930 census gives age as 5 - born about 1925]

An estimated crowd of over 900 friends and relatives attended funeral services
held Sunday afternoon for Sgt. Gaylord W. Stark in the Billings school auditorium. Sgt.
Stark met his death in the Korean fighting on March 19, 1951. Rev. Lowell E. McFall,
pastor of the Billings Baptist church was the officiating minister. Military rites were
conducted at the graveside by the Billings American Legion Post and by personnel from
Ft. Leonard Wood. Burial was made in the Odd Fellow cemetery in Marionville, under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Gaylord W. Stark Birth Date: 1926 Birth City: Christian State Registered: Missouri
Death Date: 19 Mar 1951 Death Country: Korea
Death Description: Killed in Action
War: Korean War Title: Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army
Rank: Sergeant First Class Service: U.S. Army Service ID: 37756217
Notes: Sergeant First Class Stark was a member of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th
Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in South Korea on
March 19, 1951. Sergeant First Class Stark was awarded the Purple Heart, the Combat
Infantryman's Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the
National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic
of Korea War Service Medal.
Data Source: Korean War Veterans Honor Roll
Stark, Ollie I. (Monger) 16 Jul 1918 - 2 Oct 1990 NN-E 11 Oct 1990
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd Logan & Grace Katherine (McHaffie) Monger]
Ollie I. Monger Stark, 72, died Tuesday, Oct. 2, 1990, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 16, 1918, in Bruner to Lloyd Logan and
Grace Katherine Monger. She was a homemaker and worked for Springer Produce for 13
years and Wright Produce for 15 years. She was preceded in death by a son, Jess Stark,
on Aug. 18, 1985, and a half-sister, Verlie Nelson, on Dec. 31, 1980. She is survived by a
son, Fred Stark, Springfield; a daughter, Freda Sullivan, Springfield; three sisters, Lovie
Workman, Ozark, Dovie Monger, Springfield, and Clella Watts, Springfield; seven
grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and a host of friends and relatives. Services were
held Friday in Theime Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Rick Duke officiating. Burial
followed in Greenlawn Mausoleum, Springfield.
Stark, Reno Clifford 19 Aug 1929 -27 Apr 2000 CCH-N 10 May 2000
[Note: Son of R.C. & Naomi (Stapleton) Stark; married Jeanne]
Reno Clifford Stark, 70, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000, at 2:04 a.m. in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Reno, the son of R.C. and Naomi (Stapleton)
Stark, was born Monday, August 19, 1929, in Petersburg, Texas. He lived in Corpus
Christi, Texas from 1933, until entering the Korean War as a member of the Armored
Tank Division from December 1950 to November 1952. Mr. Stark moved to Anchorage,
Alaska in 1968. He was an Operator for Atlantic Richfield, retiring in 1987, and moving
to Ava, Missouri. In 1993, he and his wife, Jeane, moved to the Nixa area. He was a
member of the American Legion and enjoyed travel and fishing. He was preceded in
death by his parents; and one sister, Billie. Reno is survived by his wife of 32 years,
Jeane, whom he married on April 19, 1968, in Amarillo, Texas. Also surviving are his
stepdaughter, Mykie Hill and her husband, Eddie, Lubbock, Texas; four grandchildren,
Scott Hill, Jacksonville, Florida; Tracey Hill, Lenexa, Kansas; and Curtis and Gayle Hill,
and one great-granddaughter, Lauren Hill, all of Dallas, Texas. Funeral services was held

at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Darrell
Hinds officiating. Cremation will be at a later date under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home, Nixa. Visitation was from 4 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2000, in the funeral
home.
Stark, Stephanie Fay (Fowler) 5 Jul 1977 - 25 Sep 2002 CCH-N 2 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of Robert Gene & Nancy Fay (Kennedy) Fowler]
Stephanie Fay Stark, 25, Sparta, passed away Sept. 25, 2002, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 5, 1977, in LaMarada, Calif., the
daughter of Robert Gene and Nancy Fay (Kennedy) Fowler. Stephanie is survived by two
children, Nikki Stark, and Dakota Bellah-Fowler, both of the home; her mother, Nancy
Fowler, Sparta; a brother, Robert Fowler II, and his wife Kimberly, Sparta; a niece and
nephew, Sunny Fowler and Wyatt Fowler; a grandmother, Jean Dunham, Sparta; and her
fiance, Brad Akin, Sparta. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Star Fay Stark; and
her father, Robert Fowler. No services are planned. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Starnes, Aaron C. 3 Aug 1913 - 26 Apr 1996 CCH-N 8 May 1996
[Note: married Hazel]
Aaron C. Starnes of Sacramento, Calif., 82 years and 8 months old, went home to
be with the Lord on April 26. He was preceded in death by both parents, 3 brothers and 2
sisters. Survivors include: his wife, Hazel Starnes; 3 daughters, Oleta June Johns, Ozark;
Virginia Mullis, Charlotte, N.C.; and Kathy Richards, Los Angeles, Calif.; 13
grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Mr. Starnes was a member of the 14th Avenue
Baptist Church since 1976 and a lifetime member of Mechanics Teamster Union. He was
buried at Sacramento Memorial Gardens.
Starnes, Chester L. 27 Jun 1941 - 6 Oct 1993 OH 13 Oct 1993
[Note: Son of Virgil & Fay (Adams) Starnes; married 21 Oct 1962 Roxie Braden]
Chester L. Starnes, 52, Springfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, at 7:20 p.m. in Cox
Medical Center South, following a long illness. He was born June 27, 1941 in Grove
Springs, the son of Virgil and Fay Adams Starnes. He was united in marriage to Roxie
Braden Oct. 21, 1962. They have lived in Springfield for the past 26 years, previously in
Kansas City. He spent 21 years as an iron worker constructing metal buildings. He loved
fishing, his horses and spending time with his family and friends and on his acreage near
his childhood home. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lester, and his
grandparents. Survivors include his wife, Roxie Starnes, Springfield; one son, Calvin and
wife, Stephanie, Springfield; one daughter, Margaret, and husband, Jeff, San Diego,
Calif.; his parents, Virgil and Fay Starnes, Grove Springs; three brothers, Ralph and his
wife Jane Starnes, and Kenneth Starnes, Grove Springs, Alva and wife Sonia Starnes,
Lebanon; two sisters, Wanda and her husband Charles Williams, Shirley and her husband
Pat Palmer, both of Lebanon; three granddaughters, Veronica and Melanie Hutchinson,
San Diego, and Alexandria Starnes, Springfield. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 9, in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jim Downing officiating. Burial
followed in the Bruner Cemetery.

Starnes, Earnie Ray 28 Jan 1946 - 13 May 1950 CCR 25 May 1950
[Note: Son of LeRoy & Lucy (Logan) Starnes]
Funeral services for Earnie Ray Starnes, 4-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Starnes of near Highlandville, were conducted May 15 by the Rev. R.E. Musgrave at the
Chaffin Funeral Home. Burial was at Selmore. The boy is survived by his parents, eight
sisters and three brothers. He died May 13. He was born January 28, 1946.
Starnes, Lucy (Logan) 6 Sep 1900 - 21 Jul 1996 CCH-N 24 Jul 1996
Lucy Starnes, 95, Ozark, died Sunday, July 21, 1996, in Ozark Riverview Manor.
She was born September 6, 1900 in Bolivar and was the daughter of John and Lauria
(Roomsburg) Logan. In 1925 she was united in marriage to Leeroy Earl Starnes who preceded her in death in 1977 as well as a four-year-old son, Earnie Ray Starnes. She had
been a resident of Ozark for many years. She was saved and baptized in the Highlandville
Assembly of God Church in 1980 and had attended the Sparta Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include: eleven children, Ruby Moreland, Monett, LaVern Clark, Phoenix,
Arizona, Marie Garner, Ozark, Ann Frazier, Steelville, Missouri, John Starnes, Seymour,
Georgia Vickers, Pasadena, Texas, Robert Starnes, Ash Grove, Dorothy Beggs,
Springfield, Jewell Relph, Trenton, Nebraska, Warren Starnes, Ozark, and Connie Fintel,
Chadwick; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, in Adams
Funeral Home, with Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Starnes, Roy Earl 11 Nov 1898 - 2 Apr 1977 OH 7 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: married Lucie Arah 6 Sep 1900 - 21 Jul 1966]
OZARK - Services for Roy Earl Starnes, 79, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Adams Chapel here with the Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Mr. Starnes died about 12:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a
short illness.
Starr, Charles L. 31 Dec 1892 - 7 Nov 1973 OH 15 Nov 1973 p6
Nixa - Charles L. Starr, 80, of Nixa, died last Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield. A former resident of Atlantic, Iowa, he was a retired building contractor and
ready mix concrete company. He had been a superintendent of schools in Yorktown,
Iowa for many years. A member of the Masonic Lodge, he was also a Shriner. Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. LaPerche Peasley of Davenport, Iowa and Mrs. Lola Snowden of
Independence. the body has been transferred by Harris of Nixa to a funeral home in
Atlantic, Iowa for services.
Staton, Ida May 1877 - 8 May 1960 CCM 12 May 1960 p4
[Note: Stones for Louis Rudy, Lewis William & Ida May have Stanton rather than Staton
on them - Don’t know which is correct]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida May Staton, 82, of Nixa who died May 8 at a
Springfield hospital were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa,
with Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under direction of
Harris. A native of Joplin, she had resided in the Nixa community since 1917. She

attended the Nixa Church of Christ for many years. Survivors include one son, William
Lewis Staton of Hermitage, Mo., five step-grandchildren and other relatives.
Steadman, Gladys Arlene (Duey) 11 Aug 1918 - 20 Apr 2004 CCH-N 28 Apr 2004
Gladys Arlene Steadman, age 85, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday,
April 20, 2004 in Christian Health Care of Nixa. She was born August 11, 1918, in
Chester, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Mae (Apperle) Duey. She was united in
marriage to Elton Steadman who preceded her in death. She was a member of First
Baptist Church of Maryville, and was active in the Vietnam Veterans of America in St.
Joseph. Survivors include: three sons and their wives, Charles and Betty Steadman,
Independence, Gene and Doris Steadman, Ozark, and David and Gail Steadman, Ozark;
eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Dorothy Davis, Fair Fax, MO;
nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral was at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23 in Prairie
Union Cemetery, Shubert, Nebraska. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
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Steel, John C. 29 Oct 1929 - 20 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of John J. & Marie Thelma (Knott) Steel; married 9 Mar 1954 Barbara Miller]
John C. Steel, age 66, Ozark, passed away at 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, March 20,
1996 in St. John's Regional Health Care Center following a long illness. John was born
October 29, 1929 in St. Louis, Mo. the son of John J. and Marie Thelma Knott Steel.
John was married to Barbara Miller, March 9, 1954, in East St. Louis, Mo. John and
Barbara previously lived in St. Louis where John was employed by the U.S. Postal
Service, retiring in 1989 after 20 years of service. John was a veteran of the United States
Marines, serving his country in the Korean Conflict. He was an avid outdoor sportsman.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his father, John J. Steel, in
1979. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara, of the home; two sons, Jerry Steel and his
wife, Sharon, Conway, Mo., and Thomas Steel and his wife Mary, Union, Mo.; one
daughter, Julie Standly and her husband, Mike, Hillsboro, Mo.; his mother, Marie Steel,
Ozark; two brothers, Joseph Steel and his wife, Juanita, Ozark; and John Steel and his
wife, Kathy, of Arnold, Mo.; two sisters, Joan Hoffman and her husband, Herb, and
Janice Drapp, both of St. Louis; and six grandchildren, Melissa, Eric, Madison, Brian,
Anna and Katherine. An informal memorial service was held at 7:30 p.m., Friday in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial in Selmore Cemetery following the
service.
Steel, Marie Thelma 20 Sep 1929 - 10 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Sep 2000
[Note: married 1 Feb 1939 John J. Steel]
Marie Thelma Steel, 89, of Ozark, MO, (formerly of St. Louis, MO.) passed away
September 10, 2000 in Riverview Manor, Ozark. She was born September 20, 1910 in St.
Charles, MO. She was united in marriage to John J. Steel on February 1, 1929. She was
preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John J. Steel, a son; John Steel and a
grandson, John Masterson. She was survived by her children, a daughter Joan and her
husband Herbert Hoffman of St. Louis, MO, and a son, Joe and his wife Juanita of Ozark,

MO., and a daughter Janice Drapp of Fenton, MO, and a son John and his wife Kathy of
Arnold, MO, and 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 6 great, great
grandchildren. Marie volunteered for 30 years with Marine Mothers at Jefferson Barracks
Hospitals. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at
Selmore Cemetery at Selmore, MO under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. No
visitation was held.
Steele, Aleta M. (?) Eutsler 13 Jul 1926 - 18 Aug 1974 OH 21 Aug 1974 p15
[Note: Daughter of ? & Elsie (?) ?; married Kenneth Eutsler; married Charles D. Steele
24 Jul 1907 - 2 Jun 1995]
SPOKANE - Mrs. Aleta M. Steele, 48, of Spokane, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday at
her home after a long illness. Born in Oklahoma, she lived in Shafter, Calif,. and Van
Nuys, Calif. most of her life before moving to Spokane in June. Mrs. Steele was a
member of the Ponce de Leon Pentecostal Church. She is survived by her husband,
Charles D. Steele of the home; one son, Kenneth Eutsler, Jr. of Shafter. Calif; her mother,
Mrs. Elsie Burton of Shafter; one half-sister, Mrs. Ocie Burton of Phoenix, Ariz. and one
half-brother, Bill Burton, of Shafter. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
Highlandville Assembly of God Church with the Revs. Gary Phipps and Joe Dan
Edwards officiating. Burial was in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery under the direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Steele, Arther “Doc” 12 May 1903 - 1 Jun 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 p10
[Note: married Velta 25 Dec 1906 - 5 Nov 1992]
Services for Arther “Doc” Steele,. 776, Ponce de Leon, were held Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs, Noel Forester and H. B. Whitner officiating, Burial
was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Mr. Steele died at 11 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after a long illness. He was a retired merchant, farmer and employee of
Frisco Railway, had lived most of his life in Ponce de Leon. He lived 14 years in
Springfield. He was a member of Calvary Fundamental Baptist church. Surviving are his
wife, Velta; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Sue Rains, Granada Hills, Calif. and Mrs. Deonna
Carole Essary, San Jose, Calif.; a niece raised in the home, Mrs. Ruby Jean Eisenhour,
Panorama City, Calif.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Florene Hunt and Mrs.
Bobbie Looney, both of Springfield; and Mrs. Juanita Maples, Ponce de Leon and a
brother, Orel Steele, Paradise, Calif.
Steele, Callie B. 1880 - 12 Oct 1959 CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
Funeral services for Mrs. Callie Steele, 80, of Ponce de Leon who died Monday,
Oct. 12 at Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Wednesday at Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church, with rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa She was a resident of Ponce de Leon for 78
years. Survivors include three sons, Arthur, Ponce de Leon, Orel, Sun Valley, Calif., and
Lester of Van Nuys, Calif.; five daughters, Mrs. Juanita Maples, Ponce de Leon, at whose
home Mrs. Steele had been living, Mrs. Isadore Looney, 845 West Seminole, Mrs. Dalcie
Tennis, Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Florence Hunt., Route 8 Springfield, Mrs. Nettie Fenley,
North Hollywood, Calif., a sister, Mrs. Ella Glossip, Ponce de Leon; three half-sisters,

Mrs. Carrie Eutsler, Galena, Mrs. Bessie Adams, Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Artie Benard,
Centralia, Wash.; 14 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren,
Steele, Carles M. 22 Oct 1910 - 3 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Marion R. & Ida (Jackson) Steele; married Berneta]
Carles M. Steele, 77, of Nixa, died Sept. 3 at the Springfield Hillhaven
Convalescent Center. Services for Mr. Steele were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery, Clever. Mr. Steele was a member of the Pentecostal faith. A native of Stone
County, Mr. Steele moved to North Hollywood, California in 1936, where he worked in
production for Columbia Pictures in Burbank, California for 46 years. He was a member
of the Studio Union Local 727, and was a Union Steward. He moved to Nixa in 1979. His
survivors include his wife, Berneta; two sons, Ray Dean Steele, Pasadena, California, and
Jerry Lee Steele, Denver, Colorado; three grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Linda Sue
O'Nasch, Chatsworth, California; and two brothers, Charles Steele, Nixa, and Raymond
Steele, of the state of California.
Steele, Charles Dolan 24 July 1907 - 2 June 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
[Note: Son of Marion R. & Ida (Jackson) Steele; married Erma Irene Bilyeu 4 Aug 1912
- 26 Jul 2003]
Charles D. Steele, 87, Nixa, died Friday, June 2, 1995, in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. He was born July 24, 1907, the son of Marion and Ida Jackson Steele. He was a
member of the Pentecostal Church. He retired from General Motors in Van Nuys,
California, returning to Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Erma; three daughters, Maxine
Wicks, Gwen Krueger, and Charlene Rocco, all of Calif.; two step-children, Rex J.
Farthing and Marily Stewart, both of Ozark; a brother, Raymond Steele, Calif.; a sisterin-law, Berneta Steele, Nixa; eight grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Graveside
services were Sunday in Ponce de Leon Cemetery, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating.
Steele, Erma Irene (Bilyeu) Farthing Pryer 4 Aug 1912 - 26 Jul 2003 CCH-N 30 Jul
2003 & SN-L 27 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of ? Bilyeu; married 25 Aug 1928 Rex Farthing 16 Aug 1905 - 30 Apr
1961; married 30 Oct 1964 Chester Leroy Pryer 17 Sep 1910 - Nov 1976; married 31 Dec
1981 Charles Dolan Steele 24 Jul 1907 - 2 Jun 1995]
Erma (Farthing) Steele, 90, died July 26, 2003, in The Baptist Home, Ozark.
Survivors include her son, Rex Farthing and wife Nadine; a daughter, Marilyn Stewart
and husband Ed; four grandchildren, Kevin Farthing, Karen Carmichael, Lori Vinson,
and Greg Stewart; and six great-grandchildren. Erma was a founding member of
Fremont Hills Baptist Church. A graveside funeral was at 10 a.m. July 29, at McCracken
Cemetery, east of Ozark.
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Steele, Evelyn L. (Torrence) 11 Oct 1922 - 13 Mar 2002
Evelyn L. Steele, 79, Brookline, died at 1:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic. She was born October 11, 1922 in Axtel, Kan., the

daughter of Roy and Nina (Carver) Torrence. Mrs. Steele was a 4th and 5th grade teacher
in the Springfield Public School for 30 years and she was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Battlefield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Edward Steele
July 25, 2000; a daughter, Barbara Frazier, August 18, 1999; and her parents. She is
survived by two sons and their wives, Ted and Alison Steele, Brookline, and Steve and
Debbie Steele, Republic; a daughter, Linda Hembree, Brookline; eight grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and a sister, Nila Jean Gale, Springfield, Colo. Graveside services will
be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, 2002 in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield, with
Rev. Jim Schudy officiating, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
The casket will be closed at all times. Springfield News-Leader, March 14, 2002.
Steele, Everett 16 Oct 1900 - 6 Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
Everett Steele, 88, of Nixa, died at[ 2:38 p.m. Nov. 6 at St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Steele were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the First
Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Revs. Benny Gard and Richard Eakins officiating. Burial
was in the Payne Cemetery, near Nixa, and was under the direction of Harris Funeral l
Home, Nixa. Mr. Steele, a longtime resident of the Nixa community, was a member of
the First Baptist Chinch of Nixa, and was a retired carpenter. He was a veteran of World
War II, serving with the U.S. Army in the Asiatic Theatre. He held membership in the
Nixa American Legion Post 434. Mr. Steel's survivors include one stepson, the Rev. Fred
Nimmo, Pasco, Washington, two step-grandsons; one step great-grandson; four foster
sisters, Mrs. Leota Harding, Nixa, Mrs. Ruth Albrecht, Billings, Mrs. Lorene Murray,
Springfield, and Mrs. Rosale Carter, Nixa; and three half-sisters, Mrs. Emma Ortman,
Stockton, California, Mrs. Tilda Sparkman, Battlefield, and Mrs. Dorothy Arndt,
Highlandville.
Steele, George Thomas 1868 - Sep 1957 CCR 12 Sep 1957 p6
Funeral services for George Thomas Steele, 89 who died at the home of a
nephew, Fred Steele at Hurley, were held Wednesday, September 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the
Presbyterian Church at Bradfield, with the Rev. John Reser officiating. Burial was in the
I. O. O. F. Cemetery at Marionville under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. A native of Stone County, Missouri, he farmed there until moving to Springfield
in 1920. His only son, Orval, preceded him in death at the age of two years. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Vida Phillips Steele and several nieces and nephews.
Steele, Harry E. 2 Dec 1916 - 25 Jul 2000
Harry E. Steele, 83, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and
brother, departed from this earth Tuesday, July 25, 2000, in his home, Battlefield, Mo.
Harry lived his life in the Wilson Creek Battlefield area and was a well-known dairy
farmer in the community. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II
and was honorably discharged, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign
Medal and World War II Victory Medal. A member of First Baptist Church, Battlefield,
Harry will be remembered in all hearts forever. He was preceded in death by a daughter,
Barbara J. Frazier. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Evelyn L. Steele; his children, Ed
Steele, Steve Steele and Linda Hembree; grandchildren Rebecca McMahon, Brian
Frazier, Mark Hembree, Jeremy Steele, Amanda Steele, Whitney Steele, Tommy Joe

Steele and Kristopher Steele; and a great-granddaughter, Rachel McMahon. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 28, 2000, in Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic,
with Jim Schudy and Alan Runge officiating. Burial with military honors will be in
Manley Cemetery, Battlefield. The funeral home will be open after 11 a.m. today, July
27, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Springfield News-Leader, July
27, 2000.
Steele, James W. 27 Sep 1906 - 12 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
James W. Steele, of Springfield, died at 1:22 a.m. Oct. 12 at Cox South Hospital,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Steele were field Oct. 18 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North, with Dr. John Tranbarger officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
A former resident of Overland Park, Kansas, Mr. Steele was a dispatcher for the Erickson
Transport Company. He was a member of Hillcrest Presbyterian Church. Mr. Steele is
survived by four daughters, Renee Kae Paulsell, Nixa, Cherie Marie Steele, of the home,
Donna Cooper, Hays, Kansas, and Ruth Ann Steele, Denver, Colorado; two brothers,
Lendal Earl "Jack" Steele, Dallas, Texas, and Billie Ray Steele, Baton Rouge, Louisiana;
three sisters, Betty Rausch and Bobbie Francis Manor, both of the state of Florida, and
Marie Stroud, Manhattan Beach, California; a granddaughter, Alyssa Renee Paulsell; a
grandson, Christopher Paulsell; and four other grandchildren. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Hillcrest Presbyterian Church.
Steele, John 10 Mar 1886 - 1 Aug 1959
John Steele, 73, died early yesterday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mary
Keltner, Route 1, Brookline, after an extended illness. Other survivors are his wife,
Christie; two sons, Glenn, Bakersfield, Calif., and Harry, Route 1, Brookline; and two
sisters, Mrs. Billie Rose, Brookline, and Mrs. Lena Young, Route 1, Brookline. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday at Rainey’s Chapel. Burial will be in Manley
Cemetery. (Springfield Leader-Press – 2 August 1959)
Steele, John Perry 1878 - 4 Apr 1953 CCR 9 Apr 1953 p5
Funeral services for John Perry Steele, 76, who died Saturday at his home at
Ponce de Leon, were held Tuesday afternoon in the Ponce de Leon Baptist church. Burial
was in the cemetery there under direction of Harris of Nixa. He was a native of Billings,
Mo.Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Callie Steele; three sons, Arthur of Ponce de
Leon, Orel and Arthur of North Hollywood, Calif; five daughters, Mrs. Nettie Finley of
North Hollywood, Calif., Mrs. Dalcie Tennis of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Florence Hunt and
Mrs. Isadora Looney of Springfield and Mrs. Juanita Maples of Ponce de Leon, one sister
and three brothers.
Steele, Lucy (Hale) 1876 - 1964
Mrs. Lucy Steele, 88, of 937 South Nettleton died at 5:20 a.m. today in BurgeProtestant Hospital. A native of Christian County and formerly of the Battlefield
Community, Mrs. Steele had lived in Springfield 25 years. She was a member of the
Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors are a brother, Robert Hale, 1742 West
Lombard; and two sisters, Mrs. Martha Inmon, Sparta, and Mrs. Fred C. Walker, 505
State. Herman Lohmeyer is in charge of arrangements.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1964 on it.
Steele, Mary (Moore)
4 Nov 1848 - 6 Apr 1910
Mrs. Mary Steele, 62, wife of W. H. Steele of near Battlefield, died April 6. To be
buried in Manley’s cemetery. She is survived by her husband, two sons and two
daughters all living. Her sister is Mrs. Joseph Putman. Mrs. Steele was born in 1847 near
Springfield daughter of Edward and Nancy Moore. The Springfield Republican, April 7,
1910.
Steele, Ruby M. (Nimmo) 3 Jun 1910 - 26 Aug 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Everett Steele 16 Oct 1900 - 6 Nov 1988]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Ruby M. Steele, 65, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery. Mrs. Steele died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield,
following a long illness. A resident of Nixa since 1960, Mrs. Steele was a former
longtime resident of Springfield. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa.
Survivors include her husband, Everett; a son, Fred Nimmo, state of Washington; a
brother, Earl Nimmo of Reeds Spring, two sisters, Mrs. June Potter, San Diego, Calif.
and Mrs. Agnes Spencer, Springfield; and two grandsons.
Steele, Velta (Long) 25 Dec 1906 - 5 Nov 1992 NN-E 11 Nov 1992
Velta Steele, 85, Morgan Hill, Calif, formerly of Ponce de Leon died Thursday in
Community Memorial Hospital, Ventura, Calif, following a sudden illness. She was born
Dec. 25, 1906 in Hurley. From 1930-1938, she owned and operated a food store and in
1976 retired as postmistress with the U. S. Postal Service, Ponce de Leon after 20 years.
She was a resident of Ponce de Leon for 80 years and in 1989 moved to Morgan Hill,
Calif. where she was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two
daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Bob Rains, Oxnard, Calif, and Deonna and Larry
Essary, Morgan Hill, Calif.; a brother, Dale Long, Springfield; a sister, Lura Glossip,
Ponce de Leon; five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Services were held on
Monday, Nov. 9, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in Ponce de Leon
Cemetery.
Stegall, Frank James "Skip" 24 Mar 1904 - 6 Dec 1989 OH 14 Dec 1989
[Note: Son of Michael & Magiemae Stegall; married 1934 Edna Emelie Rossner
Frank James "Skip" Stegall, 85, Springfield, died at 9:17 a.m. Dec. 6 in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He grew up in Chicago, Ill., and in the early 1920s moved with
his parents, Michael and Magiemae Stegall, to the Powersite Dam Area. They later
moved to Rockaway Beach. In 1934, he married Edna Emelie Rossner, daughter of
Edward and May Rossner. Mr. Stegall piloted the Sadie H. Mailboat on Taneycomo Lake
on White River and later moved his family to Springfield, where he worked in the signal
department of the Frisco Railroad. He owned and operated the "Skip Sign Service" until
his retirement in 1983. He was also a member of Temple Baptist Church of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three children. Survivors include his wife,
Edna; his daughters, Betty Stevenson, Jackson, Miss., Dixie Swanson, Park Rapids,

Minn., Evlyn Swanson, Park Rapids, Minn., Jeannie Sue Lyon, Peculiar, and Connie
Stegall of Marco Island, Fla.; his sons, Jerry, Jefferson City, Harry, Jacksonville, N.C.,
and Larry of Cottage Grove, Ore; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Services
were Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery north of
Forsyth.
Stegner, William 4 Jun 1909 - 3 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of Emil P & Anna Stegner; married Nadine]
William Stegner, 79, of Billings, died Jan. 3 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Stegner were held Jan. 6 at the Meadors
Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Maurice Pond officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's
Cemetery. Mr. Stegner was a retired dairyman and a member of St. Peter's United Church
of Christ. His survivors include his wife, Nadine; two sons, Kiney Stegner, Rogersville,
and Ted Climer, Springfield; a daughter, Jo Anne Kucera, Aurora; two sisters, Kathrine
Peiter, Marionville, and Helen Kloppenburg, Chicago, Illinois; and four grandchildren.
Steinbaugh, Arthur George 15 Apr 1885 - 30 Jan 1960
CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
[Note: son of George & Maggie (Kronewitter) Steinbaugh; Step-son of Adolph Dossche;
married Susanna River]
Arthur George Steinbaugh, 75, died quite suddenly of a heart attack at his home
four miles southeast of Billings on Jan. 30. He was a resident of Billings for 69 years.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susan Steinbaugh of the home, two daughters, Mrs. John
Pinkley of East Point, Ga., and Mrs. Richard Marek of Hales Corners, Wis.; one son,
Arthur G. Steinbaugh of Springfield and nine grandchildren. The Rosary was recited at
7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings, with Rev. William Connell
officiating. Funeral mass was conducted by Father Connell at 9 a.m. Feb. 2 in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church at Billings. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery there.
Steinbeck, Arnold 7 May 1903 - 21 Dec 1979 OH 27 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Margaret]
Services for Arnold Steinbeck, 76, Rt. 2, Buffalo, were held Monday in Buffalo.
Burial was in New Hope Cemetery near Buffalo. Mr. Steinbeck died last Friday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a heart attack at his home. Among those surviving
are his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Mrs. Becky Ann Bolin, Nixa; and a sister, Mrs. Bessie
Johnson, Nixa.
Steinert, Anna Pearl (Blakey) 22 Dec 1916 - 13 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: married James H. Steinert 1 Oct 1908 - 6 Nov 1985]
Mrs. Anna Paul Steinert, 54, of Springfield, died at 11:45 a.m. Thursday enroute
to St. John’s Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Springfield, and a member of High
Street Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, James; three sons, Charles and Jimmie
Steinert, both of Springfield and Tommy Steinert of the home; two brothers, Cecil Blakey
and Fay Blakey of McAllen, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Mary Jones of Springfield; nine
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Lynn VandeMark officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery.

Steinert, Carl 1915 - 27 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
NIXA - Carl Steinert, 59, Elsey, died at 6:50 a.m. Sunday at the Connelly Nursing
Home, Springfield after a long illness. Surviving are three brothers, Clarence of 234
James River Road, Springfield; Bill of Route 7, Springfield and Jim of Route 8,
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Phema Sims, Highlandville and Mrs. Gertie Williams,
Joplin, Funeral services were under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Steinert, Catherine “Kate” (Sissel) 1875 - 24 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of Moses & Mary E. Sissel; married William L. Steinert 1874 - 1931;
1880 Census of Clinton Twp, Vermillion County, Indiana, says children were born in
Indiana]
Mrs. Kate Steinert, 76, of Nixa died Monday afternoon in St. John’s hospital in
Springfield. She was born on a farm in Stone county which her parents homesteaded,
living there until moving to Nixa 12 years ago. Mrs. Steinert was a member of the Nixa
church of Christ. Survivors include three brothers, Jim Sissel of Aurora, Wilford Sissel of
Republic, and John Sissel of Springfield; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held this afternoon (Thursday) in the Nixa Church of Christ. Active pallbearers are
George Sissel, Hobert Sissel, Lloyd Sissel, Emmett Treadway, Harry Mooney and Dale
Sissel. Honorary pallbearers are Clarence, Paul and Esdel Steinert, Homer Jackson,
Raymond Treadway and Earl Treadway. Burial was in the Payne cemetery under
direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewell E. Windle of Springfield.
Steinert, Jimmie Lee 7 Nov 1936 - 16 Nov 2006 SN-L 18 Nov 2006 & SN-L 19 Nov
2006
[Note: Son of James H. & Anna Pearl (Blakey) Steinert]
Jimmie Lee Steinert, "Old Pro," died in his home after battling a long illness.
Jimmie was 70 years old, born on November 7, 1936, and passed away November 16,
2006. Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents, James H. and Anna Pearl Steinert. He
is survived by two brothers, Charlie Steinert and wife Betty, and Tom Steinert; his six
children, Scott Steinert, Shelly Steinert Richards, Steve Steinert, Gina Steinert, Sherri
Steinert Brown, and Kim Steinert Wahlquist; and 22 grandchildren. Jimmie was a loyal
brother to local 245 Teamsters for 40 years. He was a truck driver most of his life. He
drove for Associated Wholesale Grocers and then Consolidated Freightways until he
retired in 1994 at the age of 57. He enjoyed watching his Kansas City Chiefs and
Cardinals play as well as basketball. His hobbies were watching wildlife and enjoying the
outdoors. He loved to watch the birds, fox, squirrels, deer, and loved red roses. His
backyard was his sanctuary and a cold beer. He enjoyed all visitors. Visitation is 6 to 8
p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Sunday in the
funeral home, with burial following in Payne Cemetery.
Steinert, Joe 16 Mar. 1942 – 18 Feb. 1995 CCH-N 22 Feb. 1995
[Note: Son of Paul J. & Ella Mae Steinert]
Joe Steinert, 52, died Saturday at St. John’s Regional Health Care Center. He was
born March 16, 1942, in Springfield, the son of Paul J. and Ella Mae Steinert. He was a
graduate of SMSU and Missouri Valley College in Marshall and spent most of his career

in institutional food sales. He attended the James River Church of Christ. He was
preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include one brother, Sam, Nixa; a nephew,
Sam, Springfield; and a niece, Susan Mulnix, Nixa. Services were held Thursday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Steinert, John A. 1876 - 26 Aug 1955
CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
One of the Nixa community’s best-known farmers, John A. Steinert, 79, died at 4
a.m. last Friday at his home on Route 8, Springfield, after an illness of several months.
Mr. Steinert, who had lived on the same farm, the old Yarbrough place, for 50
years, was one of the first farmers to sow alfalfa in this community, 40 years ago.
Among the numerous prizes that Mr. Steinert won at fairs throughout the nation for his
corn crops was included the first prize at the 1915 San Francisco World’s fair. He was an
active member of the Nixa Church of Christ. He and Mrs. Steinert celebrated their 58th
wedding anniversary in March. Survivors beside his wife include three daughters, Mrs.
Sylvia Egbert of Springfield, Mrs. Mayme Boren of Branson and Mrs. Maxine Lipscomb
Bouche of Dallas, Texas; two sons, E. J. Steinert and Paul J. Steinert, both of Route 8,
Springfield; a brother, Earl Steinert of Norwood, six grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Alma LohmeyerJewell E. Windle Chapel with Carl Ketcherside officiating. Burial was in Patterson
Cemetery.
Steinert, Naomi Ruth (Pope)
1892 - 27 Aug 1958 CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Naomi Ruth Steinert, 66, who died Aug. 27 in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield were held Aug. 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Nixa, with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under
direction of Harris. A native of the Brown Springs community, she was a member of the
Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Steinert of the home 4
miles north of Nixa; two sons, William Wayne Steinert of the home and Robert L.
Steinert of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs Betty Hale of Ava; three grandchildren; two brothers,
Frank Pope of Canada and Zack Pope of Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Melvina West of
Lamar, Colo.
Steinert, Vivian Carol (Keltner) Perlman 1 Jan 1937 - 12 Jun 2001 CCH-N 20 June
2001
[Note: Daughter of Guy & Gladys (Herndon) Keltner; married Elmer Perlman; married
William W. “Jack” Steinert 11 May 1929 - 30 Jun 1986]
Vivian Carol Steinert, 64, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Jan. 1, 1937, the daughter of
Guy and Gladys (Herndon) Keltner. She lived in Nixa during her younger years. Vivian
worked at Fasco Industries and later at The Mill Tavern and The Oaks Lounge in
Springfield. Preceding her in death were: her first husband, Elmer Perlman; her second
husband, Jack Steinert; three infant siblings; and her parents. Survivors include: two
daughters and their spouses, Louise and Gayle Hedgpeth, Nixa, and Kay and Johnny
Bilyeu, Ozark; a grandson, Duane McDaniel, Ozark; four sisters, Ruth Giacetti, Republic,
Patsy Gilmore, Nixa, Susan Fittro and her husband Rusty, and Sharon Decker and her

husband Robert, all of Springfield; a brother Dwight Keltner, Springfield; two halfbrothers, Orville Keltner, Highlandville, and Kenneth Keltner, Claremore, Okla. Funeral
services were Friday, June 15, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home. Ozark. Burial was in
Schupbach Cemetery, Chestnutridge.
Stellwagen, Augusta H. (Zell) 3 Mar 1906 - 21 Jan 2004 SN-L 23 Jan 2004 & SN-L 24
Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Freda (Lehman) Zell; married 29 Jan 1926 Eldon A.
Stellwagen 10 Jan 1900 - 11 Feb 1980]
Augusta H. Stellwagen, 97, Billings, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.
21, 2004, in Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. She was born March 3, 1906, to
Fred and Freda (Lehman) Zell of Billings, Mo. She attended Billings High School and
Southwest Missouri State College. She was married to E.A. Stellwagen of Freistatt on
Jan. 20, 1926, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in 1976. She was a life member
of St. Peter's United Church of Christ and member of the Choir and Ladies Guild. She
was a member of the Eastern Star. Augusta was employed at the Farmer's Exchange and
Billings Lumber Company, and worked 17 years for the Betty Gay Dress Shop and The
Style in Springfield, Mo. Her husband, Stell, and son, Kenton Wayne, preceded her in
death, as well as a sister, Minnie Arndt, and a brother, Edward Zell. She is survived by
one sister, Anna Byar of Springfield, one niece and four nephews. Visitation will be 1
p.m. today, Jan. 24, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Graveside services will
follow at 2 p.m. in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating.
Appreciation is extended to the staff of Mercy Villa and the pastor and members of St.
Peter's Church.
Stellwagen, Harold Lee 1941 - 5 Jan 1991 NN-E 10 Jan 1991
Harold Lee Stellwagen, 49, Billings, died at 1:58 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 1991, in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, of an apparent heart attack. Services were
Tuesday in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery,
Republic.
Stellwagen, Kenton W. 1932 - 1 Oct 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Eldon A. & Augusta Stellwagen]
Kenton W. Stellwagen, 56, of Saugus, MA, formerly of Billings, died Oct 1 at the
Missouri Rehabilitation Center, Mt Vernon, following a short illness. Services for Mr.
Stellwagen were held Tuesday in the Meadors Chapel, billings, with the Rev. James
Schultz officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Mr. Stellwagen was a medical
technician. He was a graduate of both Billings High School and Drury college,
Springfield. An accomplished musician, Mr. Stellwagen studied in Vienna, Austria and
France. He is survived by his mother, Augusta Stellwagen, Billings; by two aunts; and by
four cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Stennett, Flora B. (Everett) 1888 - 10 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p6
Mrs. Flora B. Stennett, 81, of Springfield was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital at 7:25 p.m. Thursday after suffering an apparent heart attack in her home. A
resident of Springfield 48 years, Mrs. Stennett was a member of the Baptist Church.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Margaret Agee, Mrs. Martha Arnold, Mrs. Gladys
Patterson, Mrs. Nora Fennimor and Mrs. Myrtle Brewer, all of Springfield. Other
susrivvors include four sons, Charles B., Indianapolis, Ind, Goendon A., Springfield,
Marvin, Ozark, and Joe E. of the home; four brothers, Guy Everett, state of California,
Joe, state of Washington, Clyde, Kansas City, Kan., and Artie, Springfield; 56
grandchildren, 64 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard
Thompson officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Stennett, Glendon A. “Granny” 1916 - 19 Oct 1974 OH 24 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: married Edna]
Glendon A. Stennett, 58, of 1323 West Catalpa, was dead on arrival at 11:30 p.m.
Saturday at Cox Medical Center after an apparent heart attack. A lifetime Springfield
resident, he was a truck driver and construction worker. Mr. Stennett is survived by his
wife, Edna; two sons, Bill, 1563 Rainbow Drive and Glendon “Sonny”, Jr. of the home;
three daughters, Sarah Crelier, 2829 North Howard, Mrs. Flora Kleege, Ontario, Calif.
and Bonnie Jane of the home; two brothers, John of 3314 West Lombard, and Marvis of
Highlandville; five sisters, Mrs. Margaret Agee, Mrs. Myrtle Brewer, Mrs. Nora
Fenimore and Mrs. Gladys Patterson, all of Springfield and Mrs. Martha Arnold, Billings;
and four grandchildren. Services were at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Greenlawn Funeral Home
with the Rev. Leon Gray officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery.
Stephens, Catlyn Cheri Allison d 19 Apr 2004 age 18
04/21/2004
Catlyn Cheri Allison Stephens, 18, of Ozark, died April 19 following a lifelong
illness of Rett Syndrome. She passed away at home amongst her family and friends. We
will miss her so very much. She is survived by her parents, Bobby and Romona Stephens;
two sisters, Meleata Stephens of the home and Candice Allison, East Moline, Ill.;
grandmothers Anna Carr, East Moline, Ill., and Damalee and the late J.T. Stephens, Ava;
grandfathers Walter Allison, East Moline, Ill.; one very special uncle, Bud Carr, East
Moline, Ill.; numerous aunts and uncles, family and friends. Visitation services are today
at New Hope Baptist Church, Ozark, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services are Friday at
Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, at 2 p.m.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Stephens, Dorothy Fern (Raney)
16 Sept 1910 - 10 Jul 2003
Dorothy Fern Stephens, 92, Ozark, died July 10, 2003 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Sept. 16, 1910 in Memphis, Tenn, the daughter of Glenn and Mary
Fern (Mitchell) Raney. She had been a member of the Ozark Christian Church for the
past 45 years where she served as Sunday School teacher and youth leader. She enjoyed
playing piano, playing bridge and always loved to read. She was a member of the Modern
Seekers Club. Throughout her working career, she owned a bakery, operated Happy
House Kindergarten in her home in Ozark, was employed by the Missouri Department of
Social Services and most recently served as a librarian’s assistant for the Christian
County Library. Dorothy was able to enjoy the Ozark Park and Finley River form her
home in recent years. Survivors include three daughters and their husbands, Ginger and
Gene Ruble, Fremont Hills, Carol and Wayne Caughron, Memphis, Tenn, and Lesley and
Bill Worsham, Milledgeville, Ga; eight grandchildren, Kathy Roy and Don Lee both of

Ozark, Mick Caughron, Rick Caughron, David Caughron and Pat Watson, all of
Memphis and Stephen McCoy and David McCoy, both of Milledgeville, Ga.; five great
grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Ralph Stephens preceded her in death as well as a son, David, a sister,
Marjorie Craven and her parents. Services were at 10 a.m. July 14 at Ozark Christian
Church with the Revs. David Massey-Brown and Don Brown officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Church
Building Fund, P. O. Box 293, Ozark, MO 65721
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Stephens, Helen E. (Smith) 28 Feb 1904 - 19 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: Daughter of Egbert & Ethel (Taggard) Smith; married Charles A. Stephens, Sr.]
Helen E. Stephens, 89, Nixa, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 in Nixa Park Care
Center. She was born Feb. 28, 1904 in Springfield, and was the daughter of Egbert and
Ethel Taggard Smith. She was a charter member of First and Calvary Presbyterian
Church, Springfield. She was a St. John’s Auxiliary member for 26 years and was a
member of Easter Star. Preceding her in death were her husband of 53 years, Charles A.
Stephens, Sr.; a son, Charles A. Stephens, Jr.; three brothers, her twin, Herman E., and
Carlos E. and Thomas E. Smith; and a sister, Elinor Carr. Survivors include a daughterin-law, Karen Stephens Green, and her husband, Charles, Nixa; two grandchildren, Sue
Jameson, Nixa, and David Stephens and his wife, Patty, Ozark; four great-grandchildren,
Jeff and Jeremiah Jameson, and Alex and Jacob Stephens; and a sister, Alma Smith
Williams, Sunland, Calif. Graveside services were Tuesday at Hazelwood Cemetery,
Springfield, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions
may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or the Christian County Library.
Stephens, Homer Lee 23 Jun 1932 - 6 Aug 2003 SN-L 9 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Wes & Vernie Stephens; married 1948 Dean]
Homer Lee Stephens, Galena, Missouri, age 71, changed his address to Heaven's
Avenue at 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, 2003 at Cox South, Springfield, following a
short illness. Homer was born to Wes and Vernie Stephens, June 23, 1932, near Reeds
Spring. He ran a truck hauling and hay bailing service and was a farmer. Homer attended
Horse Creek Church and loved bluegrass and southern gospel music, traveling and
camping. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Dean; one son, Allen and his wife,
Sharon of Galena; one daughter, Neva Carol Blakey and her husband, Ron of Springfield;
one sister, Wyaneda Eutsler and her husband, Jack of Abesville; three grandchildren,
Shannon Stephens and his wife, Kristi, Matthew Stephens and Carrie Stephens, all of
Galena; three great-grandchildren, Wyatt Stephens, Kinsey Stephens and Coby Sartin, all
of Galena; and a host of other relatives and friends. Homer was preceded in death by his
parents; an infant son, Adrain Gene; one brother, Orval "June"; and one sister, Eva.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, August 9, 2003 in 65 Full Gospel Church,
Spokane, with Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under
the direction of Cheatham-Stumpff Funeral Home, Galena. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Homer's
daughter, Neva Blakey. Springfield News-Leader, August 9, 2003.

Stephens, Luther Ellis 26 Aug 1895 - Dec 1975 OH 18 Dec 1975 p7
MOUNTAIN GROVE - Services for Luther Ellis Stephens, 80, a former resident
of the Mountain Grove communities were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Craig-Hartt-Hutsell
Chapel here with Eugene Wilson officiating. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery near
Willow Springs. Mr. Stephens died in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield shortly after noon
Wednesday following a long illness. Survivors include two sons, James and Joseph, both
of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Lola Frieze, Ozark; two brothers, Mose of Mountain Grove
and Floyd of Wichita, Kan., four sisters, Mrs. Lou Parsons and Mrs. Florence Firrell,
both of Mountain Grove, Mrs. Grace Williams, Rago, Kan. and Mrs. Reitha Fleetwood,
Maud, Okla. and six grandchildren.
Stephens, Ralph H. 18 May 1925 - 14 Apr 1991 NN-E 25 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of Beriah & Ocie (Whittaker) Stephens]
Ralph H. Stephens, 65, Nixa, formerly of Seymour, died Sunday, April 14, 1991,
in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 18, 1925, in Seymour to
Beriah and Ocie Whittaker Stephens. He was a World War II Army veteran and a retired
electrician from McDonald-Douglas Aircraft in St. Louis. He is survived by two
daughters, Stephanie Stephens and Deanna Griffey, both of Florrisant; a son, Rich,
Fenton, Mo.; two grandchildren, Stacie Stephens and Tyler Griffey; a sister, Janice
Webb, Springfield; and two aunts, Viola Davis and Lillian Williams, both of Nixa.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 16, in Seymour Masonic Cemetery, under
direction of Bergman-Miller Funeral Home. The Rev. Roy Cantrell officiated.
Stephens, Roberta G. d 30 Mar 1953
CCR 9 Apr 1953 p5
Funeral services for Miss Roberta F. Stephens, a former Marionville community
resident, who passed away March 30 in a Washington, D. C. hospital, were held Friday,
April 3 at 10 a.m. in the Mt. Olive Church with the Rev. Milton F. Klein officiating.
Burial was made in the church cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of
Billings. Pallbearers included Lee Butcher, Joe Bray, Ben Erier Beck, Edwin Ray, Jim
Waterman and Warren Garoutte. Miss Stephens, employed by the government for a
number of years, had been a stenographer for the Pentagon. For a year, she resided with
her sister, Mrs. Clinton Bray, route 1, Marionville, moving to Washington, D. C. in
September 1952. She had also been employed in Kansas City.
In addition to her
sister, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Stephens of the Bray home and
two brothers, Loy V. Stephens of Kansas City and Robert Henry, address unknown.
Stephenson, Eva Edith 6 Dec 1911 - 11 Jan 2000 CCH-N 19 Jan 2000
[Note: married Roy Stephenson]
Mrs. Eva Edith Stephenson, 87, of 1204 Summerhill Road, Ozark, passed away at
2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Edith retired
from two professional careers, both nursing and school teaching, before moving with her
husband to Ozark in 1977. She was a member of Ozark Nazarene Church, Ozark. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Stephenson, in 1998. Survivors include a son,
Jerry D. Stephenson and wife, Ev, Andover, Kan., a son, John M. Stephenson and wife,
Diane, Lexington, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services

were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000, in Walnut Lawn DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral
Home, Springfield. Interment followed in Selmore Cemetery. Memorials may be made to
The Gideons International, 2900 Lebanon Road, Nashville, TN 37214.
Stephenson, Harriet J. (Keltner) 14 Mar 1852 - 31 Jul 1931
CCR 6 Aug 1931 p 5
col 3
Harriet J. Stephenson was born March 14, 1852, and departed this life July 31,
1931, at her home near Nixa at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 17 days. She was
married to Jacob Stephenson on August 8, 1869. To this union were born eight children,
six boys and two girls, four of whom and her husband having preceded her in death.
Those who survive are Joe and Noah of Battlefield, Route One; Will of Nixa; and Ulethra
Hicks of Galena.. She has been a member of the Christian Church for a number of years,
was always religiously inclined, a good mother, a loving companion, a kind neighbor,
and manifested at all times a Christian spirit. Our loss will be Heaven’s gain. Besides the
children, she is survived by one brother, Uncle Fate Keltner of Nixa, one sister, Martha
Winn of Sparks, Okla besides other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were
held Saturday, August 1st at 2 p.m. at the residence under the direction of Harding and
Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Stephenson, Joseph Alonzo
20 Mar 1885 - 14 Apr 1967
CCR 20 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: married Mary Jane Sanders 12 Apr 1890 - 23 Oct 1959]
Joseph Alonzo Stephenson, 82, Republic, died at 3 a.m. Friday, April 14, in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after an illness of a month. Survivors are two daughters, Mrs.
Ruby Jernigan, Nixa and Mrs. Mary Joe Anderson, Republic; two sons, Clifford Jack and
Wesley, both of Republic; four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist Church at Republic with the Rev. Bill
Cundiff officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery with Cantrell in charge.
Stephenson, Noah C. 1893 - 17 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of Jacob "Jake" B. & Harriet J. (Keltner) Stephenson; married Golda L.
Redman 9 May 1898 - 13 Oct 1943]
Noah C. Stephenson, 56, lifelong farmer of Green and Christian counties, died
Monday in an Aurora hospital. He had resided for the past three years with his daughter,
Mrs. Cyril Smith, Rt. 4, Springfield. Other survivors include one son, Clell Stephenson of
Kansas City, Mo., two daughters, Mrs. Paul Haguewood of Rt. 6, Springfield and Mrs.
Robert McCurdy of Marionville, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. W.R. Hicks of Galena; one
brother, Joe Stephenson of Republic; and three grandchildren. His wife, Golda, preceded
him in death on Oct. 13, 1946. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the
Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. B. Frank West officiating. Burial was made
in the Payne cemetery.
Sterling, Linda Sue (Ross) 26 Sept 1942 - 2 Nov 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003 & SNL 3 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Joe M. & Lottie Ross; married first Meadows; married second Eddie
G. Sterling 26 Apr 1940 - 31 Dec 1999]

Linda Sue (Ross) Sterling, 61, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003
in St. John's Regional Health Center, following a courageous seven month battle with
brain cancer. She was born Sept. 26, 1942 in Springfield. She graduated from Nixa High
School in 1960, and was the first Nixa Sucker Day Queen that year. She worked at Zenith
for 23 years before graduating from OTC as a LPN. She worked for Smith-GlynnCalloway Clinic in Occupational Medicine and most recently for Willow Brook Foods as
a plant nurse. Linda always cared for others, bringing peace and harmony to those
around her. She was a friend to many and never met a stranger. She dearly loved her
family. Survivors include: Two children, David Meadows, Springfield, and Angela
Polodna and husband, Robert, and their son, Chase Polodna, all of Pleasant Hope; her
mother, Lottie Ross, Springfield; three sisters and two brothers, Robert and Donna Ross,
West Plains, Joyce and Darl Gooch, Springfield, Carol and JC Taylor, Ozark, Joe Ross,
Springfield, and Mary and Mark Fitzpatrick, Nixa; seven nieces and nephews, Debbie
Patterson and husband Bob, Robbie Ross and wife Debbie, Steven Gooch and wife Terri,
Chris Gooch and wife Amanda, Jesse Taylor, Betsy Ross, and Wiley Ross; seven greatnieces and nephews, Rob and Todd Patterson, Maggie and Matt Floyd, and Sarah, Joshua
, and Hannah Gooch; and a special canine friend, Ruby. She was preceded in death by an
infant son, Shannon Eugene Sterling; her father, Joe M. Ross, a brother, Joe Steven Ross,
and her best friend, Eddie Sterling, whom she cared for until his death. Funeral services
will be at 2:00 p.m. Nov. 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Linden
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Missouri Humane
Society.
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Sterling, Margaret Juanita (Daugherty) 11 Dec 1932 - 6 Apr 2006 SN-L 7 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Sebern & Zetta (Adams) Daugherty]
Margaret Juanita (Daugherty) Sterling, age 73, of Springfield, passed away
Thursday, April 6, 2006. She was born December 11, 1932, in Sparta, the daughter of
Sebern and Zetta (Adams) Daugherty. Juanita worked as an automotive manager for KMart before owning and operating her own beauty shop. Survivors include: Her daughter,
Linda Parr and husband Joe, Springfield; her son, Terry Sterling; three grandchildren,
Joey Parr, Deborah Goff, and Krista McGilvry; five great-grandchildren, Kriscynda,
Jimmy, Braden, Allison, and Preston; a brother, Bill Daugherty, California; a niece,
Shirley Snider, Oldfield; and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by
two brothers, Ellis and Wilburn; and two sisters, Zelma and Elois. Funeral services will
be at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery. Friends may call from noon until 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Sterling, Shannon Eugene 15 May 1972 - 15 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
[Note: Son of Eddie & Linda (Ross) Sterling]
Shannon Eugene Sterling, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Sterling, of Route 2,
Nixa, died at birth at 1:16 a.m. Monday at St. John’s Hospital. In addition to his parents,
he is survived by four brothers, David, Mike, Mark and Mitch, all of the home and one
sister, Angela of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Helen Sterling, Springfield and
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ross, Nixa. Graveside services were at 2 p.m.

Wednesday in Linden Cemetery. The Rev. Galen Bare officiated, and Klingner was in
charge.
Steury, Lillie (McCollum) 13 Sep 1902 - 3 Jul 2004 SN-L 10 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Ida McCollum; married Frank Steury]
Lillie McCollum Steury passed away at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City,
Mo., on July 3, 2004, with her grandson, Lewis Bunch, at her side. She was the widow of
Frank Steury and the daughter of Tom and Ida McCollum, and sister of Alice McCollum
Brasfield. All four preceded her in death. Lillie was born on Sept. 13, 1902, in Doniphan,
Mo., moving to Springfield at an early age. She spent her 101 years of life accomplishing
many things that have touched many people. Lillie was a founder and past president of
the Missouri Extension Homemakers Association, a founder of the Greene County
Women's Extension Club, a founder of 4-H scholarships for youth, a founder and past
president of the Greene County Farm Bureau, a founder of the Greene County Library, a
founder of the Missouri County Home Economics Clubs, a 4-H Leader for sixty years,
and an active fundraiser for many community organizations. Lillie also served multiple
appointments as a member of the State of Missouri Library Board. These appointments
were made by three Missouri governors. She also helped pass a bill through the Missouri
Legislature for the first Library Bookmobiles for Southwestern Missouri and she also
chaired the founder's committee of the Greene County Library, and later was appointed to
chair the Southwest Missouri Regional Library Board Commission. However, 4-H, Home
Economics and children were what Lillie loved most. Many called her "Dede" and in the
1980s, Lillie McCollum Steury and other Missouri Extension Homemakers Association
women planned a self-sustaining dorm for young women desiring a home economics
education at the University of Missouri. When, after years of serving its purpose, the
house was sold, the assets from the sale were converted into a scholarship for students,
thus creating the Lillie McCollum Steury/Campbell-Harrison Scholarship. Lillie was a
charter member of the Will Rogers Indian Club and this club and its members were a
very important part of her life, allowing her to honor her Cherokee heritage. Lillie served
as Princess of their Pow Wow and in 1996 was honored and known as "Beloved
Woman." Lillie is survived by one daughter, Alice Steury Bunch, Portland, Ore.; four
grandchildren, Lewis Paul Bunch, Kansas City, Mo., Rebecca Alice Bunch Bolen,
Beverly, Wash., David Thomas Bunch, and Sharon Sue Bunch Jones, both living in
Portland, Ore.; six great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. A graveside
ceremony will be held in Maple Park Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2004.
Arrangements are under the care of the KlingerCope Family Funeral Home. There will be
no formal visitation, but those wishing to pay their respects to Lillie may do so today
from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations be made to the Lillie McCollum Steury/Campbell Harrison
Scholarship, c/o University of Missouri, 113 Gwynn Hall, Columbia, MO 65211, or to
Greene County 4-H, or to the Greene County Library.
Steury, Peter Nov 1846 - 11 Sep 1918
CCR 13 Sep 1918 p1
Uncle Peter Steury, for many years a resident of Ozark, died at his home in Ozark
at 4:00 o’clock a.m. Wednesday morning, aged 71 years, 9 months and 19 days. Funeral
services were held in the Presbyterian church at 12:30 p.m. Thursday. Conducted by Rev.

L. H. Maples of the Baptist church, followed by interment in the Hazelwood Cemetery in
Springfield. Mr. Steury had been in failing health for some time and in the latter part of
June was stricken with what appeared to be paralysis from which he never recovered but
gradually grew weaker till the end came. He is survived by the widow and two children.
Mr. George Steury of Springfield and Mrs. Barbara Dykes of Ozark; also two brothers
living in Springfield.
CARD OF THANKS
CCR 20 Sep 1918
We desire to express our thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly
assisted us during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father.
Mrs. Annie Steury and children.
Stevens, Beryl Star (Jones) 12 Feb 1909 – 17 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995
Beryl Star Stevens, 86, Garrison, died at 12:55 a.m, Thursday, October 17, 1995
in Cox Medical Center, South, Springfield. Beryl was born Feb. 12, 1909, in Garrison,
Mo., the daughter of George and Bertha Norris Jones. She was united in marriage to
Delmar Stevens on April 6, 1935, who preceded her in death Jan. 1, 1983. She was a
lifelong resident of Garrison, and a member of the Garrison Baptist Church. She was a
loving mother who dedicated her life to raising her family. Also preceding her in death
are her parents, one brother, and four sisters, and a son-in-law, Dillard Maggard.
Survivors: Three sons and their wives, Jerry and Pat, Carl and Vickie, all of Garrison,
Gene and Louise, Sparta; two daughters, Donna Walker, and her husband, Bill, Baton
Rouge, La., Ruth Maggard, Rogersville; one sister, Pearl Peace, Selah, Wash.; seventeen
grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995, in Garrison Baptist Church
with the Rev. Carl Thompson, and David Owings officiating. Burial followed in the
Garrison Cemetery, under direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation was from 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, in the funeral home.
Stevens, Charley 16 Mar 1911 -27 May 1970 CCR 4 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Squire Austin & Emma (Hall) Garrison; married 30 Jul 1936 Mary
Mitchell ]
Charley Stevens, 59, of Garrison, died at 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at his
home. A native of Garrison, Mr. Stevens was a former resident of Augusta, Kan. where
he was a machinist. He returned to Garrison in 1968 due to ill health. Surviving are his
wife, Mary; one son, Thomas Stevens of Ozark; three daughters, Miss Mary Kay Stevens
of the home, Mrs. Zelda Mae Jones , Garrison, Mrs. Cleta Parnell, Walnut Shade; two
brothers, Clyde and Cecil, both of Augusta, Kan.; and nine grandchildren. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Garrison Baptist Church. Burial was in
Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stevens, Connie Carolyn 8 Mar 1956 - 5 Sep 1962 CCR 13 Sep 1962 p1
Connie Carolyn Stevens, 6, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stevens of
Springfield, died Sept. 6 at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, Kan. She had been ill since birth.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Garrison Union Church, with burial in the
Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Survivors
besides her parents are two sisters, Sheri Lynn and Debra Kay of the home; paternal

grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Stevens of Garrison; and maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Etta M. Fletcher of Wichita.
Stevens, Edna Maria 8 Feb 1902 - 7 May 1989 NE 11 May 1989
Edna Maria Stevens, 87, Republic, formerly of Springfield, died at 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 7 in Republic Park Care Center following a long illness. Mrs. Stevens was
born in Clever and later moved to Springfield. She was a member of High Street Baptist
Church and a former employee of John's Fashions, Springfield. Survivors include a sister,
Estella Epperson, Tulsa, Okla.; a grandchild; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. May 10 at) Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the
Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever.
Stevens, Emma (Ball) 10 Oct 1877 - 30 Jan 1960 CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
[Note: Daughter of J. H. & Rebecca Ball; Widow of Austin Stevens]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Stevens, 82, who died Saturday, Jan. 30 at her
home in Augusta, Kan., were held Monday, Feb. 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union
Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Stevens was a member of the
Christian Church. She resided in the Garrison and Chadwick communities most of her
life until going to Kansas 30 years ago. Survivors include five sons, Roy Stevens, Lee
Stevens, Clell Stevens and Cecil Stevens, all of Augusta, Kan. and Charley Stevens of
Wichita, Kan; and 29 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children, one in
infancy and Bill Stevens, who passed away in 1953 and her husband in 1911.
Stevens, Francis Marion Mar 1882 - 20 Feb 1966 CCR 24 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Henry Isaac & Elizabeth (Skaggs) Stevens; married 15 Feb 1903 Montie
Black Sep 1884 - 1927 ]
Marion Stevens, 83, Chadwick, died at noon Sunday in his home after and
apparent heart attack. Mr. Stevens had lived in the Garrison community most of his life,
moving to Chadwick in 1954. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Erma Rowland,
Branson, Mrs. Pauline Beasley, Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Pearl Mitchell, Chadwick; four
sons, Clell and Elba, both of Yakima, Wash., Wilbur, Tillamook, Ore., and Clifton,
Lindsey, Calif.; a brother, John, Garrison; and 41 grandchildren. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Friday in Garrison Baptist Church. The Rev. Donald Mabe will officiate, and
burial will be in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stevens, Jerry Marvin 8 Jul 1938 - 28 Jan 1996 CCH-N 31 Jan 1996 [CCH-N 13 Jan
1996 (SIC)]
[Note: Son of Delmar & Beryl (Jones) Stevens; married 17 Jan 1957 Shirley Jean Hursh;
married 19 May 1981 Patricia Jo Fuller]
Jerry Marvin Stevens, 57, Garrison, passed away at 1:00 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 28,
1996, in Cox Medical Center South. Jerry was born July 8, 1938 in Garrison the son of
Delmar and Beryl Jones Stevens. He was self-employed cutting and selling timber. He
was married to Patricia Jo Fuller on May 19, 1981 in Sparta, Mo. He was an avid
sportsman and enjoyed hunting a variety of game and fishing. He is preceded in death by:

his parents; and one son, Terry Stevens, in 1975. Survivors include: his wife, Patty,
Garrison; three sons, Kerry Stevens and his wife, Cindy, and Tim Stevens, all of
Rogersville, and Raymond Stevens and his wife, Misty, Garrison; two daughters, Jennifer
Mitchell and her husband, Dan, and Ashley Stevens, all of Garrison; two brothers, Gene
Stevens and his wife, Louise, Sparta, Carl Stevens and his wife, Vicki, Garrison; two
sisters, Donna Walker, Baton Rouge, La., and Ruth Maggard, Rogersville; one special
nephew, Jimmy Stevens; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., today,
Jan. 31,1996, in the Chadwick Baptist Temple with the Rev. Jerry Loveland officiating.
Burial will follow in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was from 7 to 8:00
p.m., Tuesday, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stevens, John 21 Jul 1944 - 27 Mar 2006 SN-L 30 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of William Henry & Mary Kathryne (Cooley) Stevens; married 21 Jul 1964
Imogene Day]
John Stevens, 61, of Springfield passed away March 27, 2006, in his home. He
was born July 21, 1944, to William Henry Stevens and Mary Kathryne Cooley in
Chadwick, Mo. July 21, 1964, he married Imogene Day and moved to Springfield where
three daughters were born. He worked at 3M for several years. John gave his life to the
Lord in 2001 and lived his life full of God's miraculous power. He attended Good News
Worship Center where he had many friends and family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and
spending time at the lake. His five grandchildren were the light of his life. He was
preceded in death by his father and three brothers, William, Paul and Phil Stevens. His
survivors include his wife, Imogene; mother, Kathryne; daughters, Tammie Stevens,
Debbie Fetters and Teresa Williams; five grandchildren, Bradley, Lacie, Jessica, Samera
and Trinity; two sisters, Carolyn Holland and Judy Spillers; and one brother, Kenny
Stevens. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North.
Stevens, John J. 3 Feb 1876 - 15 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Henry Isaac & Elizabeth J. (Skaggs) Stevens; married Tennessee Nelson
1878 - 1959]
John J. Stevens, 93, of Garrison, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the home of his son,
Delmar Stevens of Garrison, following a long illness. Survivors include one daughter,
Mr. Neva Beth of Harrisonville; one son, Delmar of Garrison; eight grandchildren, 15
great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services under the
direction of Harris of Ozark will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Garrison Baptist Church
with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating.
Stevens, Joretta (Maples) 6 Mar 1931 - 1 Aug 2000
Joretta Stevens, 69, Nixa, died at 12:00 a.m., August 1, 2000, Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born March 6, 1931, in Clever to Raymond and Bessie C.
(Hood) Maples. Joretta was a former employee of Kitty Clover Chip Co., Springfield
and was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. She was married to Don Stevens,
February 17, 1962. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother, Ervin
Lee. She is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; a son and his wife, Mark A. and
Donna Stevens, Nixa; two grandchildren, Kristy and Zac; two brothers and their wives,

Jerry and Sharon Maples, Clever, and Finis and Patsy Maples, Springfield; numerous
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Thursday,
August 3, 2000, in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Leeroye Maples officiating
under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery.
The Clever chapel was open at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, where the family received friends
from 7-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Stevens, Larry Lynn 27 Jun 1944 - 30 Aug 2004 SN-L 31 Aug 2004 & CCH-N 8 Sep
2004
[Note: Son of Ransome Edward & Ina Chrystine (Lasater) Stevens]
Larry Lynn Stevens, age 60, of Nixa, passed away Monday, August 30, 2004, in
his home. He was born June 27, 1944, in Columbus, Kansas, the son of Ransome Edward
and Ina Chrystine (Lasater) Stevens. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from
Oklahoma Baptist University and a Masters of Divinity Degree from Southwestern
Baptist Seminary. He attended Chaplain training at Baptist Medical Center, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. Larry pastored Antioch Baptist Church in Laclede County, Mt. Sinai
Baptist Church in Boaz, First Baptist Church in Centerton, Arkansas, First Baptist
Church in Dora, New Mexico, and First Baptist Church, Highlandville. For the past
fifteen years he was employed as a chaplain for St. John's Health Care Center. Survivors
include three sons, Timothy Wayne Stevens, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Mark Aaron Stevens
and his wife, Barbara, Cebu City, Philippines, and Jonathan Stevens and his wife, Jayme,
Okmulgee, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Sarah, and Nathan; a sister, Pam
Stevens, Nixa; and aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Gary Michael Stevens and his parents. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday
September 2 in North Nixa Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating. Burial
will be in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to
Chaplaincy Division, North American Missouri Board, SBC, 4200 North Point Parkway,
Alpharetta, GA 30022; Oklahoma Baptist University, 500 W. University St., Shawnee,
Oklahoma 74804; North Nixa Baptist Church 1730 N. Highway CC., Nixa, MO 65714;
or Pastoral Services Department of St. John's Hospital, 1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield,
MO 65804.
Stevens, Lottie Belle (Farwell)
3 Dec 1876 - 20 Oct 1967
CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Corydon James & Nancy Agnes (Hamil) Farwell; married 1896 John
W. Stevens 28 Sep 1868 - 24 Jun 1934]
Services for Mrs. Lottie B. Stevens, 90. of Springfield, a resident of the Sparta
and Garrison communities most of her life, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the First Baptist
Church Sparta with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Stevens died at 3:20 a.m. Friday in BurgeProtestant Hospital.
Stevens, Mary E. (Workman) 22 Feb 1902 - 15 Oct 1991 OH 24 Oct 1991
Mary E. Workman Stevens, 89, Ozark, died at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1991
in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born Feb. 22, 1902 in Garrison to Noah

Alfred and Lucy Elliott Workman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry
Burrel Stevens on Aug. 3, 1983; a son, Reggie Wayne Stevens in 1985; and four brothers,
John Workman, Frank Workman, Henry Workman and Newt Workman. She is survived
by three sons, Richard C. Stevens, Wichita, Kan.. Raymond E. “Short” Stevens, Garrison
and Douglas Stevens, Cedar Creek; four daughters, Ada Dennis, Garrison, Marie Day,
Chadwick, Louise Williams, Kissee Mills and Hester Silvey, Bradleyville; 28
grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and three sisters-in-law, Selma Workman,
Springfield and Edna Scott and Opal Jones, both of Chadwick. Services were held
Thursday, Oct. 17 in Bradleyville Nazarene Church with the Revs. Fuller and Copple
officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Stevens, Mary Kathryn 19 May 1937 - 1 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Mary (Mitchell) Stevens]
Mary Kathryn Stevens, 51, of Garrison, died in her home Feb. 1. Services for Ms.
Stevens were held Feb. 4 at the Garrison Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark. Mary was a member of Garrison Missionary Baptist Church. She
was born May 19, 1937 in Garrison to Charley and Mary Stevens. Survivors include her
mother, Mary Stevens, Garrison; a brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Fay Stevens,
Garrison; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Zelda Mae and Gordon Jones, Garrison, and
Charlene and Dick Parnell, Nashville, Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Stevens, Mary S. 17 Dec 1905 - 21 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
Mary S. Stevens, 83, of Springfield, died at 8:50 a.m. Jan. 21 at Cox Medical
Center North after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Stevens were held Jan. 24 at the
Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Revs. Ralph Noble and Claude Chainey
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Stevens was a member of
the Brown Avenue Baptist Church. Her survivors include a son, Bobbie Joe, of the home;
seven daughters, Belva Land, Ida Mae Reed, Mary McKellips, and Ann Hale, all of
Springfield, Bonnie Brown, St. Louis, Betty Rollings, Republic, and Lettie Lane, Nixa; a
sister, Bessie Blakey, Springfield; 26 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren.
Stevens, Nancy Mary Tolitha Tennessee (Nelson) 1878 - 16 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov
1959 p2
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Mary Tolitha Tennessee Stevens, 80, who died
Nov. 16 at her home near Garrison, were held Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in the Garrison Baptist
Church with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was born on Barber Creek near
Garrison, the daughter of George W. and Sarah Ann Nelson and was a longtime member
of the Garrison Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, John J. Stevens; one son,
Delmar Stevens of Garrison; one daughter, Mrs. Neva Beth of Kansas City, Mo.; eight
grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Stevens, Ollen L. “Spud”

18 Aug 1905 - 18 Jan 1965

CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1

[Note: Son of Francis Marion & Montie (Black) Stevens: married Mary S. Felton 26
May 1941, prob as his second wife]
O. L. “Spud” Stevens, 59, of Rt. 7, Springfield, died at 7:08 p.m. Monday in City
Hospital. Mr. Stevens spent most of his life in the Garrison community before coming
here 15 years ago. He is survived by his father, Marion Stevens of Chadwick; a son,
Bobby Joe of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Montie Ann Hale, Springfield, Mrs.
Betty Beach, Virginia state, and Miss Lettie Stevens, Springfield; and four stepdaughters, Mrs. Velva Land, and Mrs. Betty Reed, both of Springfield, Mrs. Bonnie
Brown, Joplin and Mrs. Mary McKellips, Springfield.
Also surviving are four
brothers, Clell and Elva, both of Yakima, Wash., Wilbur, Tillamook, Ore., and Clifton, of
Lindsay, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Erma Rowland, Branson, Mrs. Pauline Beasley,
Ogden. Utah and Mrs. Pearl Mitchell, Chadwick; four grandchildren and 13 step
grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Garrison Baptist Church, The Rev. Donald
Mabe will officiate and burial will be in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Stevens, Paul Lavern 23 May 1943 - 26 Feb 2004 SN-L 29 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of William & Kathryne Stevens]
Paul Lavern Stevens, 60, was born May 23, 1943, in Chadwick, Mo., to William
and Kathryne Stevens. He passed away Feb. 26, 2004. He was preceded in death by his
father, William (Bill) Stevens; a brother, Phil; two half-brothers, William and Joe; two
half-sisters, Hazel and Lucille; and a son, James David. He is survived by his mother,
Kathryne; two brothers, John and Kenny; a sister, Judy; a half-sister, Carolyn; two
daughters, Libby and Nickie; a son, Danny; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces,
nephews, other relatives and many friends. Memorial services will be Monday, March 1,
2004, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Greenlawn North. Family will receive friends from noon
to service time Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Christian
Foundation.
AND
Stevens, Paul Lavern 23 May 1943 - 26 Feb 2004 CCH-N 1 Mar 2004
Paul Lavern Stevens, 60, Springfield, died Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 2004 at St.
John's hospital. He was born May 23, 1943 in Chadwick, the son of William (Bill) and
Kathryne Stevens. He grew up in Chadwick where he was active in basketball. He later
moved to Springfield where he worked as a CNA and CMA for many years. He loved
working with geriatric patients. In later years he enjoyed trips to the lake with his
brothers where they hunted and fished. Stevens was a good man and will be missed by all
that knew him. He is preceded in death by his father, William (Bill) Stevens; a brother,
Phil; two half-brothers, William and Joe; two half-sisters, Hazel and Lucille; and a son
James David. He is survived by his mother, Kathryne Stevens; a sister, Judy and husband
Dave Spillers, Republic; two brothers, John and wife Jean Stevens, and Kenny and wife
Janna Stevens, all of Springfield; a half-sister, Carolyn Holland , Wichita, Kan.; two
daughters, Nickie Ortiz, Dill City, Okla., and Libby Bacarella, Springfield; one son,
Danny Kelly of Alabama; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. March 1 in the chapel

of Greenlawn North. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Christian
Foundation.
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Stevens, Ray "Short" 24 May 1928 - 6 Aug 1998 CCH-N 12 Aug 1998
Ray "Short" Stevens, son of Henry Burl Stevens and Mary Edna Workman was
born May 24,1928 in Garrison Missouri and departed this life Aug. 6 following a short
illness at the age of 70 years 2 months 12 days. Short was a life long resident of the
Garrison area. He was a logger and farmer all his adult life. He attended school at
Garrison and Bradleyville. Dec. 17, 1949 Ray and Loretta Hicks were united in marriage
in Harrison Ark., to this union four children were born. Some of his most enjoyable
hobbies were grinding corn meal, turkey hunting, growing watermelons, fishing and
ginsing hunting. His greatest joys were being around family, his children and
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother and one
granddaughter. Survivors include: His wife Loretta Stevens of the home, two sons Mike
Stevens of Garrison and Pat Stevens and his wife Carolyn of Nixa and two daughters
Jackie Adams and her husband Gail of Brown Branch and Kim Davis and her husband
Scott of Ava, and a daughter-in-law Mary Stevens of Fair Grove, l l grandchildren, 4
great-grandchildren, two brother Richard Stevens of Wichita, Ks and Doug Stevens of
Cedar Creek, and 4 sisters Ada Dennis of Garrison, Marie Day of Chadwick, Louise
Williams of Kissee Mills and Hester Silvey of Bradleyville. and a host of relatives and
friends. Services was held, Sat. Aug. 8, 1998 at 2:00 PM in the Clinkingbeard Funeral
Home, Ava, with the Rev. Eddie Hunsaker and Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Burial was
in the Mills Cemetery. Visitation was at Friday from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral
home.
Stevens, Reggie Kirk 7 Jun 1955 - 11 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
Reggie Kirk Stevens was born June 7, 1955 and passed away June 11, 1955 at St.
Joseph Hospital, Wichita, Kan. Survivors are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Stevens of
Wichita; one sister, Jeanie of the home, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Hicks of McClurg, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Stevens of Garrison.
Graveside services were held June 13 at Garrison Cemetery with burial under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever,
Stevens, Sarah Caledonia “Calla” (Nelson) 31 Dec 1881 - 28 Mar 1958 CCR 10 Apr
1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Calla Stevens, 76, of Garrison who died March 28 at
Springfield Baptist Hospital were held March 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garrison Union
Church, with Rev Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a native of the Garrison community
and spent her entire life time there. Her husband, Jason Stevens preceded her in death in
1944. Survivors include one son, Burrel Stevens of Garrison,; two daughters, Mrs. Oren
Jones of Chadwick and Mrs. Arthur Chronister of Oldfield; 22 grandchildren and 25 great
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. John Stevens of Garrison
Stevens, Sharon (Clark) Willis 21 Feb 1936 - 23 Dec 2004 CCH-N 5 Jan 2005

[Note: Daughter of Eddie Joe & Shirley (Frye) Clark; married first ? Willis; married
second ? Stevens; no legible stone in Chadwick Cemetery]
Sharon (Clark) Stevens, 41, Fayetteville, Ark., died at 10:34 a.m. Thursday, Dec.
23, 2004, in Washington Regional Medical Center, Fayetteville, surrounded by her loving
daughters and caring sisters. She was born Feb. 21, 1936, at Lexington, Mo., the daughter
of Eddie Joe and Shirley (Frye) Clark. Sharon graduated from Ava High School and was
presently employed by Lindsey Associated as property manager. Sharon was a dedicated
mother and grandmother and especially looked forward to spending weekends with her
grandson, Seth. She also enjoyed camping and family gatherings. Her loving spirit, great
sense of humor and beautiful smile will be missed by her many friends and all who knew
and loved her. She was preceded in death by her father Eddie Joe Clark, and her brother
Duane Clark. Sharon is survived by: a son, Dustin Willis, Korea; two daughters, Mindi
Willis, Branson and Brienne Stevens, Ark.; her mother, Shirley Clark, Bruner; four
sisters, Karen Workman and husband Jim, Garrison, Lana Stalzer and husband Jim,
Lebanon, Lisa Claxton and husband Kevin, Sparta and Jodi Smith and husband Kenneth,
Ava; one grandson, Seth Willis, Branson; she is also survived by her grandmother
Thelma Frye, Bruner; a special and dear friend Don Higdon; several nieces, nephews,
other relatives, co-workers and caring friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday,
Dec. 29, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with the Rev. Randy Sisco
officiating. Burial followed in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6
to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stevens, Terry Allen 12 Sep 1957 - 2 Sep 1975 OH 4 Sep 1975 p1
[Note: Son of Jerry & Shirley (Hursh) Stevens; married 28 Jun 1974 Diana Lynn Weter]
Chadwick Youth Takes Own Life
Terry Allen Stevens, 17 year old Chadwick youth was rushed to St. John’s
Hospital early Tuesday morning suffering from an apparent self-inflicted bullet wound.
Young Stevens was found by his grandfather, Everett Hursh on the front porch of the
Hursh home at Chadwick and appeared to have been lying there several hours. He had
been living with his grandfather and an uncle recently. He died at 9 p.m. Tuesday. The
Christian County Ambulance attendants placed Stevens in the ambulance shortly after 7
a.m., the bullet wound was discovered. According to Christian County Sheriff Joe
Mayberry, young Stevens was having marital problems and friends who had been with
him Monday night until about 3 a.m. Tuesday said he had threatened to take his own life
all day. During the investigation, Sheriff Mayberry said what appeared to be the weapon,
a .22 caliber pistol had been taken from his hand by his uncle Jerry Hursh, also of
Chadwick. Cuts and bruises also found on the youth were obtained in a fall as Stevens
left the home of his estranged wife where he was denied entry. He is survived by his
wife, Diana, Ozark; his father, Jerry Stevens, Garrison; his mother, Mrs. Shirley Ellis of
Bruner; two brothers, Carry & Timmy Stevens, both of Garrison; one step brother, Shawn
Ellis and one step sister, Michelle Ellis, both of Bruner; his paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Burl Stevens, Garrison, his paternal grandfather and step grandmother, Mr. and
Mrs. Everett Hursh, Springfield. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris
Stevens, Timothy Dwayne "Tim" 9 Dec 1961 - 14 Nov 1996 CCH-N 20 Nov 1996

Timothy Dwayne "Tim" Stevens, 34, Rogersville, passed away Thursday,
November 14, 1996 in Rogersville as a result of an automobile accident. Tim was born
December 9, 1961 in Springfield, the son of Jerry Marvin Stevens and Shirley Hursh
McKinney. He was a self-employed heating and air conditioning contractor. He is
preceded in death by his father, and a brother Jimmy Stevens. Survivors include four
sons, Justin Allen, Dustin Lee, Austin Dwayne Stevens, Springfield, and Jared Thomas
Stevens, Sparta; his mother, Shirley McKinney; Ozark, two brothers, Kerry Stevens,
Springfield; and Shawn Stevens, Ozark, three sisters, Machelle Devereaux, Ozark,
Jennifer Mitchell and Ashley Stevens, Garrison; a stepbrother, Raymond Stevens,
Garrison; a stepmother, Pat Stevens, Garrison. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Sunday
November 17, 1996 in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry
Loveland officiating. Burial following in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation
was from 3 to 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Stevens, William Henry “Bill”
20 Oct 1894 - 9 Jul 1953
CCR 16 Jul 1953 p1
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Chadwick Union Church for
William Henry “Bill” Stevens, 58, who died July 9 in a Springfield hospital. He was a
lifelong resident of the Chadwick and Garrison communities. Rev. Charles Shipman
officiated with burial in Garrison Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. Escorts were Earl Workman, Guy Weagley, Ada Lowe, Bert Hursh, Reuben
Shipman and Charles Turner. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Kathryn Stevens; five
sons, William of Wichita, Kan., Paul, John, Kenneth and Phillip, all of the home; four
daughters, Mrs. Hazel Trainer of Texas, Mrs. Lucille Deering of Arkansas City, Kan.,
Mrs. Carolyn Wilson of Augusta, Kan. and Judith Ruth of the home; four grandchildren,
five brothers, Cecil, Clyde, Roy and Lee Stevens; his mother, Mrs. Emma Stevens of
Augusta; many other relatives and a host of friends.
Stevenson, Walter M. 2 Dec 1863 - 24 Dec 1960 CCR 29 Dec 1960 p1
[Note: married Castella P. (Conn) Walters]
Funeral services for Walter Stevenson, 97, a longtime resident of the Chadwick
community, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Harold
Mayes officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Stevenson, a retired
farmer and a member of the Enterprise Christian Church, died at 2:55 p.m Sunday at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Frances Dye, near Chadwick. Another survivor is a brother,
Vern Stevenson of Parnell, Mo.
Stewart, Alonzo L. “Lonnie” 10 Dec 1883 - 27 Dec 1966 CCR 29 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Nelson Valentine & Mary Jane (Starkes) Stewart; married Mary Louise
Holt 12 Sep 1884 - 18 Jan 1967]
Lonnie Stewart, 83, died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in his home two miles east of
Spokane. A retired farmer and stockman, Mr. Stewart had lived in the Spokane
community 76 years. Survivors includes his wife, Mary L. Nevada; one son, Noel,
Spokane; two daughters, Mrs. Glessie Payne, Ozark and Mrs. Walcie Patrick, Spokane;
four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be
in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Stewart, Annie L. (Miller) 13 Aug 1883 - 15 Dec 1952 CCR 18 Dec 1952 p8
Mrs. William T. Stewart, 69, a lifelong resident of the Chestnut Ridge
community, died Monday night in St. John’s hospital in Springfield. She was a member
of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, William T.
Stewart; a son, Shelby of Spokane; a daughter, Mrs. grace Lindsey of Chestnut Ridge;
four grandchildren and one great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Chestnut Ridge Church. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Stewart, Ardis Jane (Smith) 3 May 1909 - 2 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: 14 Oct 1926 Maynard Howard "Firpo" Stewart]
Ardis Jane Stewart, age 89, of Nixa, formerly of Galena, died Tuesday, February
2, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a short illness. She was born May
3, 1909 in Stone County where she lived throughout her life. On October 14, 1926 she
married Maynard Howard "Firpo" Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was a correspondent for the
Stone County Newspaper for many years, and also worked in several offices in the Stone
County Court House. She was a member of the Cape Fair Christian Church. Survivors
include: a son, Maynard Lane Stewart and his wife, Shirley, Denver Colorado; a
daughter; Louise Stewart Moore and her husband, Winfield, Nixa; nine grandchildren
and their spouses, Howard and Christy Stewart, and Randy and Linda Stewart, all of
Springfield, Paula and Harold Sullivan, Janice Stewart, Terri Stewart, and Renee and Jon
Strauss, all of Denver, Teresa and Lea Flatness, Rogersville, Brenda and Randy Bowling,
Springfield, and Scott and Kathy Moore, Nixa; thirteen great-grandchildren; nieces,
nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by: her husband in 1947; a
daughter, Norma Lee Stewart Jones; a son, Howard Eugene Stewart; three brothers,
Harold Ray Smith, Travis Smith and Roland Smith; and a sister, Rosina Taylor. Funeral
services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 in Parkview Christian Church, Springfield,
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was in, Galena Cemetery.
Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Foot-In-The-Door Building Fund, Parkview Christian Church, 1342 S.
Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807.
Stewart, Arnie C. 20 Jan 1900 – 1 Aug 1992 NN-E 12 Aug 1992
Arnie C. Stewart, 92, Ruston, La., formerly of Spokane, died Saturday, Aug. 1, in
Ruston. He was born on Jan. 20, 1900, in Day, the son of T.C. and Cora Stewart. He was
an active member of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents and
two brothers, Arlie and Clifford Stewart. Survivors include his wife, Crystal, of the
home; a son, Dr. Gordon Stewart, Wichita Falls, Texas; a daughter, Norma Stewart Creel,
Round Rock, Texas; three sisters, Sadie Friend, Nixa, Mary Lee Snapp, Springfield, and
Merle Blansit, Springfield; four grandchildren, Thomas A. Stewart, Susan Elaine Stewart,
Paul Edward Creel and Christine Diane Creel. Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 5, in
Harris Colonial Chapel. Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Stewart, Bertha Clay (Wilson) Ball 1904 - 28 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8

[Note: Daughter of John C. & Arlena (Goddard) Wilson; married first 1924 Clement
Hobart Ball 1896 - 7 Dec 1957; married second Ben Stewart; buried under the name Ball]
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Clay Stewart, 64, Bolivar, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Bolivar Assembly of God Church with the Rev. L. R. Hampton officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Pitts of Bolivar. Mrs. Stewart died at
6 p.m. Sunday in Bolivar Nursing Home after a lingering illness. A longtime resident of
Ozark and Springfield, she lived in Bolivar the past eight years. She is survived by her
husband, Ben; two step-daughters, Mrs. Leland Wollard, Bolivar and Mrs. Bernice
Dixon, Bakersfield, Calif.; one stepson, Lloyd Stewart, Bolivar; four sisters, Mrs. Cassie
Acker, Bolivar, Mrs. Carrie Collier, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Doran, Halfway, Mrs. Edna
Elliott, Aurora; one brother, Clyde “Slim” Wilson, Springfield; four step grandchildren
and three step great grandchildren.
AND
Stewart, Bertha Clay (Wilson) Ball 1904 - 28 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Clay Stewart, 64, Bolivar, were at 1 p.m.
Tuesday in Bolivar Assembly of God Church with the Rev. L.R. Hampton officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery near Ozark under the direction of Pitts of Bolivar. Mrs.
Stewart died at 6 p.m. Sunday in Bolivar Nursing Home after a lingering illness. A
longtime resident of Ozark and Springfield, she lived in Bolivar the last eight years. She
is survived by her husband, Ben; two step-daughters, Mrs. Leland Wollard, Bolivar, Mrs.
Bernice Dixon, Bakersfield, Calif., one stepson, Lloyd Stewart, Bolivar, four sisters, Mrs.
Cassie Acker, Bolivar, Mrs. Carrie Callier, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Doran, Halfway,
Mrs. Edna Elliot, Aurora; one brother, Clyde (Slim) Wilson, Springfield; four stepgrandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the Lula (Rogers) Gardner collection has a handwritten date on it
of August 1 1968.
Stewart, Billy D. "Bill" 5 Feb 1922 - 6 Jan 2002 CCH-N 16 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of George & Gertie (Barnhart) Stewart; married 24 Feb 1920 Syble Gunn]
Billy D. "Bill" Stewart, age 79, of Ozark, died Jan. 6, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 5, 1922, in the community of Reno, the son
of George and Gertie (Barnhart) Stewart. On Feb. 24, 1920, he and Syble Gunn were
married. For more than 40 years Bill served as pastor for several Baptist churches in
California, Mo., and Kansas. His parents and 16 brothers and sisters preceded him in
death. Survivors include: His wife, Syble; two sons, Larry Stewart and his wife Elizabeth,
of Joplin, and LeRoy Stewart and his wife Regina, of Modesto, Calif ; .five
granddaughters, Angela, Amy, Stephanie, Beth and Christine; a grandson, Brannon; and
two great-grandsons, Christopher and Noah. Funeral services were Jan. 9, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Gary Robertson and Rev. Bryan Ridenour officiating.
Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Stewart, Bobby Franklin 9 Jul 1933 - 16 Nov 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of Charles Clifford & Roxie Marie (Glidewell) Stewart; married 24 Jul 1953
Hazel Marie Davis]
Bobby Franklin Stewart, 65, of Houston, Texas formerly of Springfield passed
away in Houston on November 16. He was born to Charles Clifford Stewart and Roxie

Marie Glidewell on July 9, 1933 in Christian County. Bobby was a US Navy Veteran. He
enjoyed gun collecting and hunting. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by
two sons; Randy R. Stewart, Lee's Summit, and D. Dane Stewart, Denver, Colorado; his
mother, Roxie Marie Stewart, Ozark; one brother, Willard Stewart, Forsyth; one niece,
Joyce Switzer, Springfield; and one nephew, rod Stewart, Houston, Texas. Graveside
services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 21 in Spokane Cemetery, Spokane,
under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. No formal visitation was
planned, however, friends called at the funeral home on Friday, November 20, between 1
and 6 p.m.
Stewart, Burnie Mack “Butch” 16 Dec 1895 - 2 Feb 1971 CCR 4 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: Son of George Cyrus & Gertie (Barnhart) Stewart; married Walcie B.]
B. M. “Butch: Stewart, 75, in Reeds Spring died at 5:35 a.m. Ruesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Stewart had been a resident of the Reeds Spring
community most of his life. Survivors include five brothers, Clyde Stewart and Chester
Stewart, both of Reeds Spring, Carl Stewart of Spokane, Otis Stewart of Norwalk, Calif.,
Bill Stewart of Modesto, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Mease and Miss Lucille Stewart,
both of Reeds SPring and Mrs. Mollie Roberts, Spokane. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Bill Sewart officiating. Burial
will be in Spokane Cemetry under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stewart, Carl Raymond 27 Sep 1906 - 31 Aug 1972 CCR 7 Sep 1972 p1
[Note: Son of George Cyrus & Gertie (Barnhart) Stewart; married Gladys R. Rantz 26
Jul 1910 - ?]
Carl R. Stewart, 65, Spokane, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug, 31 in his home
after a long illness. Mr. Stewart had been owner-operator of Stewart Service Station,
Spokane, since 1953. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Petrini,
Craig, Colo.; three sons, Commodore Stewart, Sullivan, Carl Stewart and Stanley
Stewart, both of San Francisco; three sisters, Mrs. Hazel Mease, Reeds Spring, Mrs.
Mollie Roberts and Miss Lucille Stewart, both of Spokane; four brothers, Clyde,
Spokane, Odis, Norwalk, Calif., Chester, Reeds Spring, Bill, Modesto, Calif.; and 13
grandchildren, Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church in Spokane
with the Revs. Fred Plank and Joe Bill officiating, Burial followed in the Spokane
Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Stewart, Carl Raymond 27 Sep 1906 - 31 Aug 1972 OH 7 Sep 1972 p6
SPOKANE - Funeral services for Carl R. Stewart, 65 of Spokane will be Sunday
at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church in Spokane with the Revs. Fred Plank and Joe Bill
officiating. Burial will be in the Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Harris of
Ozark. died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday in his home after a long illness.
Stewart, Charles Anderson 1 Jul 1914 - 5 Oct 1992
Services for Charles Anderson Stewart, 78, Squires, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday
in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery, Battlefield.
Mr. Stewart, a carpenter, died Monday in his home. Rosary services will be at 7 p.m.
today in the funeral home.

(Springfield News-Leader – 7 October 1992)
Stewart, Clarence H. 6 Apr 1921 - 4 Jan 2002
Clarence H. Stewart, 80, Ozark, passed away Friday, January 4, 2002, in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born April 6, 1921 in Spokane, the son of Ralph and
Walsie (Brown) Stewart. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Clarence worked as a superintendent for construction contractors. He was a member of
Spokane Baptist Church, and a member of Ozark V.F.W. #7628. He was preceded in
death by his parents; his first wife, Velma Craig Stewart; a son, Gary Stewart; a sister,
Venetta Williams; and an infant brother. Survivors include his wife, Ethel; a son,
Clarence “Eddie” Stewart and his wife, Marilyn of Smithville; a step-daughter, Judy
Workman and her husband, Michael of Ozark; two grandchildren, Lori Stewart of Nixa
and Greg Stewart of Springdale, Ark.; two step grandsons, Mark Workman of
Springfield, Mo. and Darin Workman of Sparta; two step great-grandchildren, Brady and
Allison Workman; two brothers, Charles Stewart and his wife, Helen of Springfield and
Loyal Stewart and his wife, Jeannie of Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will
be at 11 a.m. Monday, January 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery, with military honors. Friends may call at the funeral home today at
their convenience. Springfield News-Leader, January 6, 2002.
Stewart, Clista Mable (Gill) 14 Nov 1912 - 1 Jan 1994 OH 5 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Tom & Ader Gill; married 19 Jan 1931 James Richard Stewart 21
Apr 1909 - 26 May 1979]
Clista Mable Stewart, 81, Ozark, died at 2:12 p.m. Saturday Jan. 1, 1994 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Nov. 14, 1912 .the daughter of
Tom and Ader Gill. On Jan. 19, 1931, she was united in marriage to James Richard
Stewart. She was a member of the Ponce De Leon Pentecostal Church and had been a
resident of the Nixa community for 58 years. She was a homemaker and devoted wife
and mother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Richard Stewart, on May 26, 1979;
two daughters, Marie, age 5, and Faye, age 12; an infant son; her parents; four brothers,
Carl, Lonnie, Arthur and Harold Gill; and three sisters, Helen Meier, Agnes Davis, and
Clara Bilyeu. Survivors include two sons, James Richard Stewart, Jr., LaBelle, and Dale
Stewart, Cassville; four daughters, Beulah Bryan, Ozark, Zelma Moore, Springfield, Lola
Yates, Concord, Calif., and Rita McCoy, Ozark; 23 grandchildren; 26 great
grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a brother, Lawrence Gill, Highlandville;
and a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 4 in Adams
Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gayle Cobb officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Association or the
American Cancer Society.
Stewart, Clyde 5 Mar 1901 - 9 Nov 1973 OH 15 Nov 1973 p6
[Note: Son of George Cyrus & Gertie B. (Barnhart) Stewart;]
Spokane - Clyde Stewart, 72, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Spokane
community, died last Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness.
Survivors are three brothers, Otis, Norwalk, Calif.; Chester, Reeds Spring and Bill,

Modesto, Calif. and two sisters. Mrs. Hazel Mease, Reeds Spring and Mrs. Mollie
Roberts, Spokane, with whom he resided.
Stewart, Cora Ellen (Stinton) 14 Feb 1881 - 12 May 1952 CCR 15 May 1952
[Note: Daughter of John T. & Martha Jane (Loe) Stinson; married 1 Jan 1898 Thomas
Clinton Stewart 20 Oct 1874 - 8 Sep 1945]
Mrs. Cora Ellen Stewart was born on February 14, 1881, in Graham county, KS,
daughter of , and passed away at her home in Ozark on May 12, 1952. She attended
school at Florence CO, and came to Taney county, MO with her parents at an early age.
On New Year’s day 1898, she was united in marriage to Thomas Clinton Stewart, who
preceded her in death on September 8, 1945. To this union were born seven children, one
of whom Kenneth Stewart preceded his mother in death. In addition to the seven children
Mr. and Mrs. Stewart reared Roger Amos. More than 35 years ago Mrs. Stewart was
baptized and became a member of the Church of Christ. She was an active member of
the Ozark Church of Christ at the time of her death. Surviving her are three sons, A. C.
“Bud” Stewart of Republic, Clifford Stewart of Chestnut Ridge and Frank “Jack) Stewart
“of Spokane; three daughters, Mrs. Sadie Huff and Mrs. Merle Blansit of Chestnut Ridge
and Mrs. Mary Lee Sharp of Springfield; three brothers, George Stinson of Los Angeles,
CA, Frank Stinson of Fresno, CA, and John Stinson of Parsons, KS; twenty
grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon in the Spokane school auditorium
with James Baysinger of the Church of Christ officiating. Burial was in the Spokane
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Stewart, Cordelia Merle (Bass) 12 Aug 1901 - 1 Jan 1979 OH 4 Jan 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of William Calvin & Nancy Elizabeth (Simmons) Bass; married 9 Dec
1923 Roy Ross "Doc" Stewart 6 Dec 1900 - 8 Jun 1994]
Mrs. Merle Stewart, 77, Spokane, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday at her home after an
illness of several weeks, She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Spokane.
Survivors include her husband, Roy R.; three sons, Donald R., Spokane, the Rev. Joe Bill
Stewart, Route 1, Galena and Roy Home, Kennewick, Wash.; four daughters, Mrs. Lola
Madden and Mrs. Imogene Ellingsworth, both of Highlandville, Miss Mellie E. Stewart
of the home and Mrs. Lorene Argie, Warsaw; a brother, James S. Bass, Reeds Springs;
two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Vessette and Mrs. Nannie Hilton, both of Spokane; 11
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Harris of Ozark will announce
arrangements.
AND
Stewart, Cordelia Merle (Bass) 12 Aug 1901 - 1 Jan 1979 OH 4 Jan 1979 p11
We would like to thank each one for the visits, prayers, cards, flowers, food and
every kindness was shown during the illness and death of our wife and mother, May God
bless each one. The Roy Stewart Family.
Stewart, Crystal B. (Suedekum) 21 Nov 1910 - 2 Jan 2005
SN-L 5 Jan 2005
Crystal B. Stewart, age 94, died on January 2, 2005, in Round Rock, Texas. She
was born on November 21, 1910, on a homestead in Baca County, Colorado, to Albert E.
Suedekum and Leola Myers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnie C.

Stewart, after 62 years of marriage; brother, Alva Suedekum; sister, Mabel Krieger; and
great-grandson, Zachary Creel. She is survived by son, Gordon A. Stewart and wife,
Frances of Wichita Falls, Texas; daughter, Norma L. Creel and husband, William of
Round Rock, Texas; grandchildren, Thomas and Susan Stewart, Christine Creel, Paul
Creel and wife, Christine and family; great-grandson, Anthony Creel; and two sisters,
Alberta Williams and Julia Simmons. Crystal was a long time resident of the Republic
community, was multi-talented and creative, writing a newspaper column for the
Republic Monitor for many years. Crystal wrote poetry, made and exhibited crafts, quilts,
and canned goods at local fairs in the Ruston, Louisiana, community where she and A.C.
moved and lived until his death in 1992. She then moved to Texas near her daughter.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 6, 2005, at 10 a.m. at the chapel of
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte with Dr. Bruce Hayes officiating.
Burial will follow in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 8 p.m. in
the funeral home.
Stewart, Delbert Nelson
7 Jan 1918 - 19 Dec 1955 CCR 22 Dec 1955 p4
Funeral services for Delbert Nelson Stewart, 37, who died December 10, were
held Wednesday afternoon at the Spokane Church. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Most of his life he spent in
the Spokane community and he received his education in the Spokane schools and at
Drury College in Springfield.
At an early age he became a member of the
Presbyterian Church in Reeds Spring and always showed an interest in religious
activities. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Stewart of Spokane; two
sisters, Mrs. Neal Payne of Ozark and Mrs. Melvin Patrick of Spokane; one brothers,
Noel Stewart of Spokane; other relatives and friends.
Stewart, Della Myrtle (Gray) 4 Mar 1888 - Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1972 p6
[Note: Daughter of Leander A. & Sarah Leona (Moore) Gray; married James Elmer
Stewart 1889 - 1936]
Another death which grieves many friends and relatives here is that of Mrs. Della
Stewart of Stockton, California, a former resident here. Funeral services will be held this
Monday afternoon in Marsh Chapel, with interment in Roller Cemetery. Surviving are
two sons, Fred and Frank; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Singer and Mrs. Cleta Bumgarner, all
of California; a brother, Roy Gray; two sister, Mrs. Bess Bloomer of Rogersville and
Mrs. Eva Beasley of California; 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Mrs.
Stewart was the mother of the late Lionel Stewart.
Stewart, Elnora (Frazier) 25 Jan 1929 – 17 Nov 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
Elnora Stewart, 65, Chestnutridge, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 1994, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born Jan. 25, 1929, in El Reno, Okla., the daughter of William and
Ruth Mapes Frazier. She lived for several years in California, returning to this area in
1945. On March 10, 1950, she was united in marriage to William Glen Stewart. She was
a member of New Haven General Baptist Church, Chestnutridge. She was preceded in
death by her parents; and five brothers, Eldon, Alfred, Ernest, Lee, and Robert Frazier.
Survivors include her husband, Glen; a brother, Everett Frazier, California; nieces and

nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Maxine Lund and Rev. Freeda Holt officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery.
Stewart, Elva Mae (Glidewell)
2 Oct 1906 - 10 Dec 1991
OH 19 Dec 1991
Elva Mae Glidewell Stewart, 85, Billings, died at 8:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 10,
1991. A half-century resident of Billings, the Christian County native was born Oct. 2,
1906 in Cassidy, now in the Fremont Hills area. She was married to William Hugh
Stewart April 11, 1924. She was active in Billings First Baptist Church choir and Sunday
School, Billings and Republic Senior Adult programs, garden and farm clubs. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Dora Jane McMullin and Jesse James Glidewell; her
husband, June 11, 1970; one son, W. Loren, March 13, 1982; her brothers, Johnny and
Hubert Glidewell; and her sisters, Elsie Glidewell and Alta Bell Wheat. She is survived
by one son, Floyd Harold and his wife, Mildred, Billings; one daughter-in-law, Kay
Stewart of Springfield; five grandsons, Gary W. and Barbara Stewart, Highlandville; R.
Dean and Gail, Florissant; Jerry Loren and Patty, Springfield; F. Kent and Jean, Joplin;
and Steven D. and Donna, Springfield; 12 great grandchildren; one great-great
grandchild; and many other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held Saturday
at Billings First Baptist with burial at the IOOF Cemetery, Marionville. Pastor Tim
Blankenship and the Rev, Garry W. Stewart officiating. Services were under the direction
of Meadors Funeral Home of Billings.
Stewart, Emma S. 4 May 1888 - 1 Nov 1926
CCR 28 Nov 1968 p1
[Note: married Bud S. Stewart 13 Apr 1881 - 15 Apr 1966]
Found: One Tombstone
A tombstone, engraved with the name and vital statistics of the deceased, was
found this week near Ozark. While bulldozing our a roadside ditch near Richard Nelson’s
Riverview Ranch, northeast of Ozark, Walter Shelton and Mr. Nelson found the grave
marker. The tombstone is inscribed: “My wife, Mrs. Emma S. Keltner, 1888-1926”.
Anyone desiring to reclaim the stone may contact either of the finders.
Stewart, Floyd Harold 12 Apr 1927 - 20 Apr 2005 SN-L 21 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of William Hugh & Elva Mae (Glidewell) Stewart; married 30 Aug 1944
Mildred Delsena Hopkins]
Floyd Harold Stewart, Billings, 78 years and eight days young, a 60 year resident
of Billings, Mo., Floyd was the second son of William Hugh and Elva Mae (Glidewell)
Stewart. Floyd was born, 12 April, 1927, near Marionville, Mo., went home to be with
the Lord Jesus on 20 April, 2005; educated in the Marionville Public Schools; served in
the United States Air Force 1945 to 1946; a longtime employee of Kennedy Brick &
Steel, Springfield, as a truck driver, times keeper, and yard supervisor (1946 to 1963);
and business owner of Stewart's Phillips 66, Billings, (1963 to 1977). In his retirement he
remained active mowing and a faithful caregiver/friend to Del. Floyd served the City of
Billings as City Alderman, and practiced his belief of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior
through Southern Baptist ministries. He served in the First Baptist Church, Billings, for
over 50 years, and for the last eight years, was a faithful active member at Morning Star
Baptist Church near Crane, Mo. Floyd was married Wednesday afternoon, 30 August,
1944, in Springfield, Mo., to Mildred Delsena Hopkins, the daughter of the late Okley

Israel and Minerva Ruth (Gent) Hopkins. Their home was built by love during a time of
economic depression by Floyd, his dad, Hugh, and Delsena's dad, Oak. Three sons were
born to this union. Family members surviving are Mildred Delsena, of the home; sons,
Pastor Gary Wayne and Barbara Sue (Harter) of Billings, Rev. Ronald Dean and Gailene
(Lane) of St. Louis, Mo., and Floyd Kent and Jean Ann (Halford) of Springfield; one
granddaughter, Lauren of Ozark; seven grandsons, Randal of San Antonio, Texas, Patrick
(Becky) of Ft. Smith, Ark., Timothy (Gretchen) of Shreveport, La., Kevin (Candice) of
Edmond, Okla., Sean of Springfield, Christopher of Japan, and Gregory (Katie) of St.
Louis; five great-granddaughters, Breana, Chelsea, and Megan of Springfield, and
Abigail and Emma of Edmond, Okla.; three great grandsons, Benjamin, Shreveport, La.,
William "Will" of Fort Smith, Ark., and Samuel Patrick of Edmond, Okla.; two nephews,
Jerry Loren and Steven Stewart of Springfield, Mo. His only sibling, Willard Loren of
Springfield, preceded him in death. A celebration service of Floyd's life will be in the
Morning Star Baptist church, south of Billings, on State Highway 413, at 7 p.m. Friday,
April 22, 2005. Visitation with family and friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with private
committal in the IOOF Cemetery, Marionville, Mo., later. Services and burial under
direction of Meadors Funeral Home. The Billings chapel will be open at 9 a.m. until 2:30
p.m. Friday for friends to call.
Stewart, Gary Ray 26 Feb 1942 - 13 Jul 1956
Electric Shock Fatal to Youth Cleaning Cistern
An electric shock from a short circuited water pipe in a cistern he was cleaning,
instantly killed Gary Ray Stewart, 14, of Highlandville, about 6 p.m. yesterday. The boy
and his grandfather, Ralph Stewart, 57, of Highlandville, were cleaning out a cistern at
the Clifford Melton farm near Ozark. They were nearly finished when the charge,
apparently caused by a short circuit in the pump house motor, ran down the pipe into the
well and hit Gary Ray. When the grandfather tried to go down in the well to help the boy,
he was jolted by the current several times before the electricity was turned off. Gary Ray
was the son of Clarence Stewart, who recently moved to Springfield from Highlandville.
His mother, Mrs. Thelma Bernice Stewart, died last August in the Mt. Vernon
sanatorium. He had lived with his grandparents since that time. In addition to his parents
and grandparents, the boy is survived by a brother, Clarence Edward Stewart of
Highlandville. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Saturday,
July 14, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader- Press
AND
Stewart, Gary Ray 26 Feb 1942 - 13 Jul 1956
Funeral services for Gary Ray Stewart, 14, who was killed about 6 p.m. Friday by
an electric shock while cleaning a motor-powered cistern, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in the Highlandville Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim Hilton will officiate. Burial will be in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. The youth lived in Highlandville
with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart. His father, Clarence Stewart recently
moved to Springfield. Sunday, July 15, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press Contributed
by Woody Franklin.
AND
Stewart, Gary Ray 26 Feb 1942 - 13 July 1956 CCR 19 Jul 1956 p.3

Gary Ray Stewart was born February 26, 1942 at Highlandville, the son of
Clarence and Velma Stewart. Gary lived most of his life in the Highlandville and
Spokane communities and graduated from Spokane grade school in 1956. He entered into
rest July 13, 1956 at the age of 14 years, 4 months and 17 days. His mother passed away
August 29, 1955. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Stewart of Springfield; one brother, Clarence Edward Stewart of Highlandville; a stepsister, Judy; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart with whom he made
his home at Highlandville; the maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of
Highlandville. Funeral services were held July 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville
Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Jim Hilton officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Stewart, Herb W. 5 Apr 1943 - 13 Oct 2004
SN-L 14 Oct 2004
Herb W. Stewart, 61 years old, of Fremont Hills, Mo., passed away Wednesday,
Oct. 13, 2004, after a short illness. He was born April 5, 1943, in Wichita Falls, Texas
and was raised in St. Joseph, Mo. Herb graduated from Washburn University in Topeka,
Kan. in 1967, and received his MBA from SMS in 1974. He had an entrepreneurial spirit,
having started several successful businesses. He had a passion for golf and a love for
singing. He will be forever known for his sense of humor and wit. His greatest love was
being with his family. Herb is survived by his wife, Kathy; son, Tyler and wife, LeAnn,
and their children, Trey, Tanner and Tavin, of Grapevine, Texas, and son Casey and wife,
Hannah, of Yukon, Okla.; daughter, Courtney Nelson and husband Dean, and their
children, Dylan and Cole, of North Richland Hills, Texas; daughter, Kelly Stewart;
mother, Bonnie Murphy; sister, Barbara Reese; brother, Chuck Stewart; many sisters-inlaw, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; and Barney. Herb will be greatly missed by
family and friends, but we know he's with his special father-in-law, Bill Rostine, whom
he admired and loved. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004, in
Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 West Republic Road, with Rev. Rod Kelley and
Rev. Bill Moore officiating, under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home.
Contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Road,
Springfield, MO, 65807 or Ozark United Methodist Church, 1200 East McCracken,
Ozark, MO, 65721.
AND
Stewart, Herb W. 5 Apr 1943 - 13 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004 p8A
Herb W. Stewart, 61, Fremont Hills, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004 after a short
illness. He was born April 5, 1943 in Wichita Falls, Texas and was raised in St. Joseph,
Mo. Herb graduated from Washburn University in Topeka, Kan. In 1967 and received
his MBA from SMS in 1974. He had an entrepreneurial spirit, having started several
successful businesses. He had a passion for golf and a love for singing. He will be forever
known for his wit and sense of humor. His greatest love was being with his family. Herb
is survived by his wife, Kathy; son Tyler and wife LeAnn; and their children, Trey,
Tanner and Tavin, Grapevine, Texas; and son Casey and wife Hannah of Yukon, Okla;
daughter Courtney Nelson and husband Dean and their children, Dylan and Cole of North
Richland Hills, Texas; daughter, Kelly Stewart; mother, Bonnie Murphy; sister, Barbara
Reese; brother, Chuck Stewart; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law; nieces and nephews
and Barney. Memorial services were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 in Wesley United

Methodist Church, 922 West Republic Road, with the Rev. Rod Kelley and the Rev. Bill
Moore officiating, under care of the Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Contributions
may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 922 W. Republic Road, Springfield,
Mo or Ozark United Methodist Church, 1200 East McCracken, Ozark, MO 55721.
Stewart, Hugh 1902 - 11 Jun 1970 CCR 18 Jun 1970 p8
Hugh Stewart, 67, of Billings, died at 8 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Stewart was a farmer and former resident of the
Marionville and Galena communities, He had resided at Billings since 1945. Survivors
include his wife, Eva; two sons; Floyd Stewart of Billings and Loren Stewart of
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Mabel Affentranger of Ontario, Calif., Mrs. May Allen of
Chino, Calif. and Mrs, Nellie Halferty of Grover City, Calif.; two brothers, L. O. Stewart
of Cucamonga, Calif. and Jim Stewart of Saint Francesville, La. Funeral services were at
2 p.m. Sunday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Duane Trimble officiating.
Burial was in Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Stewart, Isiah Bud 13 Apr 1881 - 15 Apr 1966 CCR 21 Apr 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Milo and Tabitha Stewart]
Isiah Bud Stewart, 85, died at his home in Nixa Friday night. A retired farmer,
Mr. Stewart had lived in the Nixa area most of his life, but at one time had lived in
Pilcher, Okla. He was a member of the Baptist Church at Chestnut Ridge. Survivors are
three sons, Richard, Ozark, John El Dorado, Kan. and Bill, Texarkana, Tex.; four
daughters, Mrs. Mittie Ware, Nixa, Mrs. Belle Patrick, Galena, Mrs.. Roberts Holt,
Norwalk, Calif. and Mrs. Shirley Pace, Pilcher, Okla; three brothers, Willie, Chestnut
Ridge, Charles, Walnut Shade and Matt. Springfield; and 36 grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. The
Rev. Paul Swadley officiated, and burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Paul Thomas of Pilcher, Okla.
Stewart, James Richard “Sandy” 21 Apr 1909 - 26 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
[Note: Son of Bud & Emma Stewart; married Clista Mabel Gill 14 Nov 1912 - 1 Jan
1994]
Services for Richard “Sandy” Stewart, 70, Route 1, Ozark, were held Tuesday in
Adams Chapel with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial was in Schupbach
officiating. Mr. Stewart died Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield
after a short illness. Mr. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors
include his wife, Clista; two sons, James Richard, Jr., LaBell and Dale, Cassville; four
daughters, Mrs. Beulah Bryan and Mrs. Rita McCoy, both of Ozark and Mrs. Zelma
Moore and Mrs. Lola Yates, both of Springfield; two brothers, Johnny, Ozark and Bill,
Pitcher, Okla.; four sisters, Mrs. Mittie Ware and Mrs. Shirley Pace, Pilcher, Okla.; Mrs.
Belle Patrick, Abesville and Mrs. Roberta Holt, Calimese, Calif.; 21 grandchildren and
four great grandchildren.
AND
Stewart, James Richard “Sandy” 21 Apr 1909 - 26 May 1979 OH 7 Jun 1979 pB3
Words cannot express what’s in our hearts for all the flowers, cards, prayers, food
and many acts of kindness shown us in the recent loss of our husband and father. TO

Dean & Thelma Adams, the Bradford family & Rev. Joe Dan Edwards, our friends and
neighbors. May God richly bless each of you. The family of James Richard “Sandy”
Stewart.
Stewart, Janet Louise 28 Dec 1949 - 25 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977 p2
[Note: Daughter of L. W. & ? (?) Stewart]
GALENA - Taney County Deputy Sheriff Janet Louise Stewart, 27, Galena, died
at 9:32 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of a massive blood clot. She had
been under treatment for her phlebitis and collapsed Thursday night while participating in
a law enforcement seminar in Ozark. Miss Stewart was news director at KSOZ Radio at
Point Lookout and a member of the Southwest Law Enforcement Communications
Organization. After graduating from School of the Ozarks in 1953, she worked as
program director and traffic director of KWTO-FM, Springfield. Survivors include her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Stewart, Galena; a brother, Lawrence of Highlandville; and
two sisters, Kathy and Angela, both of the home. Arrangements will be announced by
Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena.
Stewart, Jay C. 27 Aug 1883 - 2 Oct 1948 CCR 4 Nov 1948 & CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of ? & ? (Garrison) Stewart; married 7 Apr 1907 Ella R. Lee]
After an illness of more than two years, Jay C. Stewart of 2314 Finland Avenue,
Stockton, Calif., passed away Saturday Night, October 2, 1948, in a Stockton hospital at
the age of 65 years. Stewart is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ella R. Stewart; three sons,
Gene, Rex, and Jay C. Stewart, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Lester Tillman and Mrs. Walter
McCarthy, all of Stockton, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Witts and Mrs. W.F. Miller of
Pueblo, Colo. He as a native of Christian county and resided in the county until 13 years
ago when he and his family moved to Stockton, Calif., and lived there until his death. He
was employed at the Marley Company Redwood Planing Mill until he became ill and had
been hospitalized for the past month. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 6,
1948 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of B.C. Wallace and Son, Stockton, Calif. S.H. King
officiated. Burial was in Park View cemetery in Stockton.
AND
J.C. Stewart, 65, died October 2 at his home in Stockton, Calif. Burial was in the
cemetery near his home city. Survivors are Mrs. Stewart and five children, all of
Stockton. The Stewart family moved from Christian county to California 12 years ago
and has many relatives in the Sparta community.
Stewart, Jesse Charles
29 Jan 1948 - 8 Oct 1968
CCR 10 Oct 1968 p1
[Note: Son of Leon Gilford & ( ) Stewart; married 30 Mar 1968 Teresa Irene Coffer]
Spokane Resident Gunshot Victim
Jesse Charles Stewart, 20 of Spokane died in the emergency room at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Stewart,
reportedly despondent recently, stopped at the home of a brothers, Sammy Lee Stewart,
also of Spokane, about 6:45 p.m. Tuesday evening, where he borrowed a .30.06 rife on
the pretext of cleaning it. He walked outside with the weapon, turned to his brother and
said, “I’m going to kill myself.” It was reported to State Patrol Sgt. Edward Ferguson. He
pointed the rifle toward his chest and fired, the brother reported to officers. His brother

loaded the fatally injured man in a pickup, and drove to Gateway Cafe on Hwy. 65 where
he found Sgt. Ferguson,. Stewart was still alive when they reached the hospital in the
patrolman’s vehicle, but he died shortly thereafter. Hospital attendants reported he died of
a chest would slightly above the heart. There will be no inquest, according to Christian
County Coroner, Dean Harris. Surviving are his wife, Teresa of Branson; one son, Justin
Charles, Bransonl; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leon G. Stewart; two brothers, Sammy Lee
and Roy Dean both of Spokane’ three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Jean Burk and Mrs. Joyce
Elain Stults and Miss Dorothy Ann Stewart, all of Spokane. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fate Montgomery officiating,
Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stewart, Jewell 1900 - 18 Jan 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewell Stewart, 61, of Chestnut Ridge, who died
Thursday at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m.. Tuesday in the Chestnut Ridge
Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Swadley and the Rev. Curtis McComis officiating.
She is survived by her husband, Matt; a son, Freddy Stewart of Chestnut Ridge; and a
step-brother, Roy Wood of Denver, Colo.
Stewart, Joe Bill 22 May 1930 - 29 Sep 2006 SN-L 1 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Roy and Merle (Bass) Stewart; married 28 Mar 1950 Jean Keltner]
Joe Bill Stewart, 76, of Galena, Missouri, departed this life at 3:57 a.m. Friday
morning, September 29, 2006, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield,
Missouri. Joe was born May 22, 1930, in Spokane, Missouri, to Roy and Merle (Bass)
Stewart. Joe graduated in 1948 from Spokane High School. After graduation, he went to
Chicago, Illinois, and worked in a factory. He returned to Missouri and began working
for the highway department. During this time, he married Jean Keltner March 28, 1950.
From this union was born his three children. He was a loving father and grandfather and
considered this among his greatest accomplishments. In his lifetime, he wore many hats
and had numerous business accomplishments. He was a self-employed heavy equipment
contractor. He also was the owner of an over-the-road trucking company, the manager of
Blansit Livestock Barn, a Bank Director and stockholder of Stone County National Bank,
an officer on the 911 Emergency Board, appointed to the Missouri State Dam and
Reservoir Safety Council, a member of the Galena R-II School Board for over twenty
years, and a local farmer and stockman. His life was changed when he was saved
(converted) in July, 1950. He served as assistant pastor at Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church
before he became Pastor of the Sixty-Five Full Gospel Church for well over twenty years.
Joe is survived by his wife, Jean Stewart; his three children, Larry Stewart and his wife,
Paula, of Galena, Missouri; Randy Stewart and his wife, Della, of Spokane, Missouri;
Becky Essick and her husband, Mike, of Ozark, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, eight greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Donald and Roy Homer Stewart; and four sisters, Lola
Madden, Imogene Ellingsworth, Mellie Stewart and Lorene Argie; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at the Galena High School on
Tuesday, October 3, at 2 p.m. with the Reverend Wilbur Blansit and Reverend Steve
Eutsler officiating. Visitation will be held Monday, October 2, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at
the Adams Funeral Home in Nixa, Missouri. Burial (interment) will be at the Schupbach
Cemetery in Chestnut Ridge, Missouri.

Stewart, Johnny Ralph 29 Aug 1915 - 23 Mar 1996 CCH-N 27 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Isiah Budd & Emma May (Brookshire) Stewart; married 13 Mar 1939
Doris Patty ]
Johnny Ralph Stewart, age 80, Ozark, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, March
23, 1996 in St. John's Regional Health Center. Johnny was born August 29, 1915 in
Chestnut Ridge, Mo. the son of Isiah Budd and Emma May Brookshire Stewart. He was
married to Doris Patty on March 13, 1938 in Miami, Okla. He was a WWII U.S. Army
veteran, and also a member of the 65 Full Gospel Church. He was an avid outdoor
sportsman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include: his wife, Doris, of the
home; three sons, Jerry and his wife, Sharon, Highlandville, Dick and his wife, Barbara,
and Don and his wife, Janice, all of Ozark; one daughter, Sue Scott and her husband, Bill,
Nixa; two sisters, Shirley Pace, Nixa, and Roberta Holt, Adrian, Mo.; one brother, Bill
Stewart, and his wife, Sharon, Batesville, Ark.; six grandsons, Steve, Jerry, Michael,
Tony, Gregg and Ralph; seven granddaughters, Angela, Paula, Cindy, Sherri, Christina,
Terria and Becky; and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by: his parents;
two brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, in 65 Full
Gospel Church, Spokane, Mo., with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial
followed in the Chastain Cemetery, Ozark, Mo. under the direction of Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stewart, Joseph Marion, Jr. 15 Mar 1863 - 7 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1 & CCR 17
Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Joseph Marion & Margaret Elizabeth “Meg” (Adkins) Stewart; married
Norah Alice Jefferies 17 Feb 1869 - 28 Jul 1912]
Funeral services for Joseph M. Stewart, 84, a resident most of his life of the
Spokane vicinity, will be held at the Spokane church at 2 o’clock this afternoon. Burial
will be in Spokane cemetery under direction of Chaffin’s of Ozark. Mr. Stewart, who
died Monday evening, is survived by two sons, Ralph Stewart of Springfield and Roy
Stewart of Spokane.
AND
Funeral services for Joseph Marion Stewart, 84, last surviving member of a
pioneer Christian county family of 14 children, who died July 7, were held last Thursday
at the Spokane church, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron of Ozark with burial in
Spokane cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr.
Stewart was born in Pike county, Mo., and located in the south part of Christian county
with his family at the age of six. Survivors include two sons, Ralph and Roy, of Spokane,
other relatives and many friends. His wife and six children preceded him in death. He
was a member of the Baptist church.
Stewart, Leon Gilford 10 Oct 1912 - 13 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p1
AND
Donham, Robert Lee 8 Aug 1955 - 14 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p1
[Note: Son of Richard Lee & Mary Colleen (Moore) Donham]
Area Auto Accidents Claim Two Lives

Funeral services were held Tuesday for two area residents who lost their lives in
separate accidents over the Eater weekend. Robert Lee Donham, an 18-year-old
Highlandville resident, was killed late Saturday night when he apparently fell asleep as
his auto approached an oncoming car driven by George D. Smith, 26, of Springfield,
according to police. His southbound auto swerved against the left side of Smith’s car and
went off the left side of the road. The auto plunged down an embankment, overturned,
pinning the victim between the seat and the top of the wrecked auto. A 1973 graduate of
Spokane High School, Donham was a member of the Highlandville First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee Donham of Highlandville; two
brothers, Rick and David and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Blevins, Nixa.
Services were held Tuesday in Highlandville. HE was buried in the Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
********
Leon Gilford Steward, 61, of Spokane was killed about 4:15 p.m. Saturday when
his car overturned in a ditch beside the road four miles south of Spokane. He was crushed
when thrown partially from his wrecked vehicle. Funeral services were held Tuesday at
the Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was held at the Spokane Cemetery.
Stewart, Loretta Mae (Earls) McKee 2 Aug 1928 - 7 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Robert Lee & Grace Florence Earls; ; married first ? McKee; married
second Jackie Lee Stewart]
Loretta Mae (McKee) Stewart, 58 of Springfield, died Jan. 7 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Stewart were held Monday in the RaganThieme Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Roberts officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart was a lifelong resident of Springfield, a member of the Walnut
Street Christian Church, and a devoted housewife. She is survived by her husband, Jackie
Lee; a son, Butch McKee, of Ozark; a daughter, Sherrel Gilmore, of Springfield; a
stepdaughter, Pamela Goodnight, of Kansas City; two brothers, Lee and Bud Earls; both
of Springfield; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. She
was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee and Grace Florence Earls; a brother,
Harvey Earls; and two sisters, Lena Broshears and Margaret Kessler.
Stewart, Lucille 22 Feb 1915 - 10 Mar 1973 OH 11 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: Daughter of George Cyprus & Gertie (Barnhart) Stewart]
Spokane - Funeral services for Miss Lucille Stewart, 57, of Star Route, Reeds
Spring, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Spokane Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Bill Stewart
officiated, assisted by the Rev. Bill Lancaster. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark. She is survived by four brothers, Clyde of the home, Chester
of Reeds Spring, Otis of Norwalk, Calif and Bill of Modesto, Calif.; and two sisters, Mrs.
Hazel Mease of Reeds Spring and Mrs. Mollie Roberts of Spokane.
Stewart, Margie A. (Hanks) Maddy 12 Oct. 1923 – 8 March 1995 CCH-N 15 March
1995
Margie A. (Hanks) Stewart, 71, Ozark, died Wednesday March 8, 1995 in her
home. She was born Oct. 12, 1923, in Selmore, the daughter of Claude F. and Muriel

Collins Hanks. She retired from Lake City Arsenal in Kansas City and has also been a
beautician. She was a member of Selmore Christian church, Utopia Club in Ozark, and
the Ozark High School Alumni Banquet Committee. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Vernon W. Stewart; her father, Claude Hanks; and an infant sister, Muriel
Nadine Hanks. Survivors include her mother, Muriel Hanks, Ozark; three children, Ted
Maddy, Jr., San Francisco, Calif., Patricia E. Hoffman, Republic, and Julie A Buchholz
and her husband, Todd, Ozark; four grandchildren, Chris Hoffman, Michael Miller,
Joshua Garoutte, and Keaton Buchholz; for step-children, Vern, Cliff and Steven Stewart
and Peg Anderson; nine step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; for sisters,
Eloise Baird, Ozark, Jane Sears and her husband Clay, Branson, Glenna Frazier and her
husband Larry, Branson, and Dorothy Collins, and her husband Russell, Ann Arbor,
Mich.; two brothers and their wives, Bill and Ruth Ann Hanks and Dennis and Patsy
Hanks, all of Ozark; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr. Emory Elmore officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri,
American Cancer Society, or Selmore Christian Church.
Stewart, Mary C. “Metta” (Lawing) 10 Sep 1860 - 18 Nov 1950 CCR 23 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Margaret Brooks (McDaniel) Lawing; married 17 Feb 1898
Claiborne Stewart]
Mrs. Mary C. “Aunt Metta” Stewart, born 90 years ago on the Lawing farm west
of Ozark, died Saturday, November 18, in Springfield. She was the last survivor of her
immediate family of eight brothers and two sisters. She was the daughter of Robert and
Margaret Lawing. On February 17, 1898 she was united in marriage to Claiborne Stewart
of Needmore, in Greene County. Mr. Stewart preceded her in death about 40 years ago.
At one time Mrs. Stewart was actively engage at the work for the W.C.T.U., lecturing for
that cause wherever occasion demanded. In her girlhood she was converted in a revival
conducted by Thomas Hanks, Sr., and Ephraim Wray at the Prospect Baptist Church, and
she united with the church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Ozark
Baptist church. She is survived by many nieces and nephews and other relatives in the
Lawing, Wrightsman, Bain and Woody families. Funeral services were conducted
Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Reg Mapes in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
was in the Weaver Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Stewart, Mary Louise (Holt) 12 Sep 1884 - 18 Jan 1967 CCR 26 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Squire James Fielding & Alice C. (Couch) Holt (according to story of
Nelson Valentine Stewart family in HFCCM); married Alonzo L. “Lonnie” Stewart 10
Dec 1883 - 27 Dec 1966 - note date on Lonnie’s stone varies from death date in this obit]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Stewart, 82, Spokane, were at 2 p.m. Saturday,
Jan, 21 in Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu and the Rev. Bob
Russell officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Mrs. Stewart, the widow of Lonnie Stewart who died Dec. 22, died at 11 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 18 in the state hospital, Nevada. Survivors include a son, Noel,
Spokane; two daughters, Mrs. Glessie Payne, Ozark and Mrs. Walcie Patrick, Spokane;
four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Stewart, Melford Erva 1 May 1917 - 5 Apr 1993 OH 7 Apr 1993
[Not: married Eva Lorene Stufflebean; married Gladys]
Melford E. Stewart, 75, Springfield, died Monday, April 5, 1993 at his home. He
was born May 1, 1917 at St. Joseph. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was a
member of Galloway Full Gospel Church. Survivors include: his wife, Gladys; four
daughters, Elizabeth Whitten and Sherry Marsh, both of Springfield, and Carolyn Brown
and Wynona Lynn, both of Carona, Calif.; two sons, Melford Stewart Jr., Ehrenberg,
Ariz., and Steve Stewart, Carona, Calif.; four stepchildren, Donna, Richard, Brian and
Larry; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m.
Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry Humble officiating. Burial
will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at the funeral home at their
convenience.
Stewart, Ralph George 30 Nov 1898 - 17 Nov 1970 CCR 19 Nov 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Joseph Marion & Norah Alice (Jefferies) Stewart, Jr.; married Walsie B.
Brown 6 Feb 1902 - 29 Jun 1968]
Ralph G. Stewart, 71, Highlandville, died at 12:15 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after an illness of several months. A resident of Spokane and
Highlandville communities most of his life, he was a member of the Highlandville
Baptist church. Survivors are three sons, Clarence H. Stewart, Springfield, Charles
Stewart, Springfield and Loyal L. Stewart, Lowell, Ohio; a brother, Roy Stewart,
Spokane; five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m..
Saturday in the First Baptist Church in Highlandville, The Rev. Tommy Bilyeu will
officiate, assisted by the Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stewart, Roxie Marie (Glidewell) 12 Oct 1908 - 25 Jun 1999 CCH-N 30 Jun 1999
Roxie Marie Stewart, 90, Ozark, formerly of Chestnut Ridge, MO., passed away
at 12:45 a.m., Friday, June 25, 1999, at Ozark Riverview Manor. Mrs. Stewart was born
October 12, 1908, in Greene County, MO., the daughter of Thomas and Maude Wade
Glidewell. She was united in marriage to Clifford Stewart on May 26, 1927 in Ponca
City, Oklahoma, he preceded her in death on August 22, 1987. She was also, preceded in
death by her parents, son, Bobby Franklin, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by
her son and his wife, Willard and Catherine Stewart, Forsyth; grandchildren, Joyce
Switzer, Springfield, Rodney Stewart, Rockdale, Texas, Randy Stewart, Lee's Summit,
MO., and Dan Stewart, Colorado. Roxie enjoyed sewing, canning, gardening, and making
quilts. Graveside services was held Monday, June 28,1999, at 11 a.m., at Spokane
Cemetery, under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation was
from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, June 27 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Stewart, Ruth (Bagain) 1916 - 31 Mar 1991 NN-E 4 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of David & Sarah Tennessee (Beard) Begain; married 2 Jun 1937 Luther
Orlean Stewart 24 Nov 1912 - 6 Nov 1971]
Ruth Bagain Stewart, 74, died Sunday, March 31, 1991, in Fosters Nursing Home,
Springfield. She was born at Duneweg, Mo., and was the daughter of Sarah Tennessee

Beard and David Bagain. She attended Pittsburg State Teacher's College, in Kansas. She
lived at Hermitage for many years before moving to Springfield a short time ago.
Preceding her death was her husband, Luther Orlean Stewart, in 1971. Survivors include
two sons, Lannes Stewart, Ozark, and Owen Stewart, Morrisville; a daughter, Susan
Edmiston, San Diego, Calif.; a sister, Dorothy Sutton, Baxter Springs, Kan.; nine
grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tuesday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Robert Daniels officiating.
Stewart, Teresa Ann 21 Nov 1957 - 21 Nov 1957 CCR 28 Nov 1957 p1
Teresa Ann Stewart, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Stewart,
Highlandville, died Thursday at St. Johns hospital. Surviving beside the parents are a
brother, Carl Wayne of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart
of Highlandville, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Melton of Sacramento,
Calif; the paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Brown of Highlandville.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev.
Howard Blevins officiating. Interment was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Stewart, Thomas J. “T.J.” 24 Apr 1928 – 14 Jul 1997 CCH-N 19 Jul 1997
Thomas J. “T. J.” Stewart, 69, Nixa, died Monday, July 14, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was horn April 24, 1928, in Reno, Missouri, and was the
son of Seymour and Ermal (Eutsler) Stewart. He graduated from high school in Norwalk,
California, and retired from the U.S. Army as Chief Warrant Officer III, following 23
years of service. TJ. was a revenue agent for the Internal Revenue Agency in Casper,
Wyoming and Albuquerque, New Mexico until retirement in 1980. On June 27, 1980, he
married Luella Patrick. They made their home in Springfield before moving to Nixa two
years ago. Survivors include: his wife, Luella; four children, Mike and Rick Stewart,
Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeff Stewart and Lorri Davis, Seattle, Washington; five
grandchildren, Sara, Sam and Heather Stewart, Albuquerque, Wesley and Parker Davis,
Washington State, two stepchildren, Sherry Allen and Rod Patrick, Ponce de Leon; seven
step-grandchildren, Robbie Davis. Brian Archer, and Justin Murphy, and Tim Allen,
Taylor and Megan Patrick, and Billie Johnson; numerous other family members and a
host of friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death
by his parents, a step-grandchild, Angel Allen, and a brother, Kenneth Stewart. Funeral
services were Thursday, July 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery south of Ozark.
Stewart, Velma B. (Crain) 4 Aug 1918 - 29 Aug 1955 CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
Mrs. Velma B. Stewart, 37, of near Highlandville, died at 6 a.m. Monday in the
State Sanitarium of Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Stewart, a resident of the Spokane and
Highlandville communities most of her life, was a member of the Spokane Baptist
Church. She is survived by her husband, Clarence; two sons, Gary Ray and Clarence
Edward of the home; three brothers, Manford Crain of Walnut Shade, Adan of Chanute,
Kan. and Van of Patton, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Briggs of Reeds Spring, Mrs.
Edith Standridge of Carthage and Mrs. Olive Raulston of Sainte Genevieve. Funeral

services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Highlandville Baptist Church. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Stewart, Velma (Shirkey) 25 Aug 1911 - 19 Feb 1999 CCH-N 24 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Thomas R. & Fannie (Eisenhour) Shirkey; married Noel V. Stewart
11 Sep 1908 - 6 Nov 1983]
Velma Stewart, age 87, of Nixa, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. She was born August 25, 1911, in Spokane, the daughter of Tom and
Fannie Shirkey. On October 10, 1928 she and Noel Stewart were married. Mrs. Stewart
was a familiar face in area restaurants, serving her homemade bakery goods. She was
preceded in death by her husband, five brothers, Efton, Earnest, Commodore, Hershel
and Noel Shirkey, and a sister Dessia Johnson. Survivors include: a son, Max Stewart and
his wife, Donna, Nixa; two grandchildren, Vicki Davis, and Cathy McCoy and her
husband, Butch, all of Nixa; and five great-grandchildren, Chris and Kari Russell, Brad
Thornbury and Lindsey and Kyle McCoy, all of Nixa. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. Saturday in
the funeral home.
Stewart, Walsie F. (Brown) 6 Feb 1902 - 29 Jun 1968
CCR 4 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of John & Alice (Hayes) Brown; married Ralph George Stewart 30 Nov
1898 - 17 Nov 1970]
Mrs. Walsie B. Stewart, 66, a resident of the Highlandville community most of
her life, died at 4:15 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield. A member
of Highlandville Baptist Church, Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband, Ralph G.;
three sons, Clarence H. and Charles J., both of Springfield, and Loyal L., Ozark, Ark.; a
brother, Virgil Brown, Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Virgil Stutesmun, Ozark, Mo. and
her twin sister, Mrs. Flossie Brown, Highlandville. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Baptist Church in Highlandville with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu, assisted by
the Rev. Howard Blevins, officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Stewart, Walter James 1889 - 19 Jan 1964 CCR 23 Jan 1964 p1
Walter James Stewart, 74, formerly of Springfield, died Sunday at the home of a
son, T. L. Stewart, of Kansas City, Kan. after an illness of three months. Survivors
include another son, Vernon W. of Ozark; seven daughters, Mrs. James Horst of Ozark,
Mrs. Henry Paul of Warrensburg, Mrs. Mildred Cloyd and Mes. Irving Koelling, both of
Kansas City, Mrs. Clint Johnson of 1628 East Elm. Springfield, Mrs. Lester Jay of 1745
East Linwood, Springfield, and Mrs. Charles Wright, of 2053 East Elm, Springfield; a
sister, Mrs. Logan Chastain of Springfield, Ill. and several half-brothers and half-sisters.
Funeral services were Tuesday afternoon at the Butler Funeral Home in Kansas City,
Kan. with burial in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, The officiating minister was the Rev.
Arthur Forrester.
Stewart, William F. “Jack” 7 Jan 1912 - 24 Jan 2005

SN-L 23 Jan 2005

Graveside services for William F. "Jack" Stewart, 93, Forsyth, will be Monday,
Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. in the Eisenhour Cemetery, Spokane. Services are under the direction
of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Mr. Stewart passed away Thursday evening
in the Beverly Healthcare, Branson. He was born Jan. 7, 1912, in Day, Missouri, to
Thomas Clinton and Cora Ellen (Stinson) Stewart. He graduated from the Spokane High
School, Spokane, Mo. Jack was a player for the basketball team. He married Edith
McMichael on April 27, 1936, at Windy City, Mo. This past spring they had celebrated
68 years together. They were blessed with three children. He was well known in the
Taney and Stone counties as an excavation contractor from which he retired from, he was
also a farmer. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Cora Stewart; his
daughter, Judith; three brothers, Arnie, Bud, and Clifford; and three sisters, Sadie, Mary,
and Merle. He is survived by his wife, Edith, of the home; two sons, David Stewart and
wife, Sue of Walnut Shade, Mike Stewart and wife, Cheryl of Harrison, Ark.; three
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Visitation is today, Sunday, from 5 to 6 p.m.
in the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson.
Stewart, William T. “Willie” 2 Aug 1879 - 7 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: Son of Milo & Tabitha Stewart; married Annie L. Miller 13 Aug 1883 - 15 Dec
1952]
SPOKANE - William T. Stewart, 96, Spokane, died at 6:56 p.m. Sunday in
Skaggs Community Hospital, Branson, after a short illness. He was a lifelong Spokane
resident and a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Shelby of
Spokane; a daughter, Mrs. Grace Lindsey of Chestnutridge; a brother, Matt of Spokane;
four grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services
for William R. Stewart, 96, Spokane, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chestnutridge Baptist
Church with the Revs. Paul Swadley and Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Stewart, William T. “Willie” 2 Aug 1879 - 7 Mar 1976 OH 18 Mar 1976 p11
We wish to thank everyone for their concerned efforts of kindness, the food,
prayers and other kind deeds during the sickness and death of our loved one, A special
thanks to Rev. Paul Swadley, Rev, Howard Blevins and Rev. Raymond Loyd, the Harris
Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Shelba Stewart and family. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lindsey
and family. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Stewart.
Stice, Armintia 12 Jul 1873 - 3 Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: married Arthur Chet Stice 2 Jun 1868 - 9 Nov 1959]
Funeral services for Mrs. Armintia Stice, 93, Vinita, Okla., formerly of Ozark,
were at 2 p.m. in Sunday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Don Jewett officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Stice died at 4 p.m. Friday in Vinita. She was the
widow of A. C. Stice who operated the Stice Variety Store in Ozark for a number of
years. She was a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Surviving are two sons, A. I.,
Ozark and Paul, Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Chloe Cunningham, Cabool, Mrs.
Inex Daugherty, Vinita, and Mrs. Zelma Northcutt, Rio Grande, Ohio; five grandchildren
and 11 great grandchildren.

Stice, A. I. “Aud”
1900 - 17 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Feb 1970 p1
A. I. Stice Dies in Car Following Heart Seizure
A. L. “Aud” Stice, 69, of Ozark, who was found slumped at the wheel of his car
in the driveway of Sunshine School, 421 E. Sunshine, Springfield, was pronounced dead
on arrival at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at St. John’s Hospital. Mr. Stice, who suffered
from a heart condition, apparently became ill while on his way home from his work at
Rubenstein’s in Springfield and pulled into a driveway at the school. A nearby resident
alerted police, who checked and summoned an ambulance. Employed by Socony
Vacuum Oil Company in St. Louis for several years, Mr. Stice moved to Ozark in 1952.
He operated a grocery store here for six years, and had been employed at Rubenstein’s
for eight years. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Ozark. Mr. Stice is
survived by his wife, Janice, well-known Ozark piano teacher; one son, Warren C, Stice
of College Park, Md.; a brother, Paul Stice of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Chloe
Cunningham of Cabool, Mrs. Inez Daugherty of Vinita, Okla., and Mrs. Zelma Northcutt
of Rio Grande, Ohio; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were art 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was
in Cabool Cemetery.
Stice, Arthur Chet Jun 1868 - 9 Nov 1959 CCR 12 Nov 1959 p8
[Note: married Arminta Hunt. A son, C. W. “Chet” died in 1952]
Funeral services for Arthur C. Stice, 91, of Ozark who died Monday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes, paster of the Ozark First Baptist Church
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
A retired hardware merchant, Mr. Stice was an active member of the First Christian
Church of which he was a life elder. He also served the church as choir director for many
years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Arminta Stice, two sons, A. I. Stice of Ozark and
Paul Stice of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Chloe Cunningham of Cabool, Mrs. Inez
Daugherty of Vinita, Okla., and Mrs. Zelma Northcutt of Rio Grande, Okla; two sisters,
Mrs. Ruth Moore of Kirksville, Mo. and Mrs. Vina Hunt of Atlanta, Iowa.
Stice, Chester Waldon 28 Apr 1899 - 12 Jun 1952 CCR 19 Jun 1952
[Note: Son of Arthur Chester “Chet” & Armintia Stice]
Chester Waldon Stice, son of A.C. and Armintia Stice, was born on April 28,
1899 at Hazelville, MO and passed away June 12, 1952, at the Haguewood hospital in
Ozark, where he had been a patient only a few days. He was converted early in life and
united with the Christian church at Cabool, MO. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a
Shriner. For quite some time he had been active in the Faith Lodge No. 1158 at Wichita
Falls, Texas. Chet, as he was known to his many friends grew to young manhood in
Cabool, graduating from the high school of that city. He spent most of his lifetime in
Texas where he had responsible positions with various oil companies. He was in
business several years in Branson, MO., and at the time of his death was in the grocery
business with his brother in Ozark. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stice of
Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Clyde Cunningham of Cabool, Mrs. Merle Daugherty of Vinita,
OK, and Mrs. Zelma Northcut of Rio Grande, Ohio; two brothers Audry Stice of Ozark
and Paul Stice of Nixa; an aunt, Miss Lillie Hunt of Seligman, MO; several nieces and

nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday morning
at the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in
the Ozark Cemetery.
Stice, Janice Lorraine (Patton) 1 May 1899 - 10 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of John & Cora Patton; married 1921 Audrey I. Stice]
Janice Lorraine Stice, 90, of Severna Park, Md., formerly of Ozark, died Jan. 10
in Chesapeake Manor, Arnold, Md. Born May 1, 1899, in Cabool, Mo., to John and Cora
Patton, she attended William Woods College in Fulton for two years. In 1921, she
married Audrey I. Stice and moved to St. Louis in 1923, where she lived until moving to
Ozark in 1952. She was a piano teacher in both St. Louis and Ozark for more than 40
years. In 1984, she went to live with her son in Severna Park. She was a member of the
National Association of Piano Teachers, the Piano Guild of St. Louis, and the Morning
Etude (the association of piano teachers in St. Louis). She was a member of Ozark
Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1970 and a sister, Mary
Barney, in 1977. She is survived by a son, Warren, of Severna Park; four grandchildren;
and seven great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the
Rev. Neal Grubaugh and Capt. Kenneth Stice officiating. Burial was in Cabool Cemetery,
Cabool. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Christian Church or to
scholarship funds for high school music students at Ozark and Landmark banks.
Stiffler, Lillian F. (West) 1870 - 6 Nov 1956 CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs.. Lillian F. Stiffler, 86 who died November 6 in a
Springfield nursing home were held November 7 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa with Rev. John D. Garrison officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery
under direction of Harris. A native of Nixa, she moved to St. Joseph, Mo. in 1900 and
later lived at Kansas City and at Prairie Village, Kan. Survivors include two daughters,
Mrs. Artie Masteller of Nixa and Mrs. Etta W. Williams of Prairie Village, two
grandchildren and four great grandchildren; one brother, Elmer West of Pendleton, Ore.;
four sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Johnson of Delano, Calif., Mrs. Inez Elgin of Joplin, Mrs.
Bernice Rice of The Dalles, Ore. and Mrs. Roy Rice of Nixa.
Stiffler, Lucy (Robertson) Rader Nov 1872 - 10 Jun 1961
CCR 15 Jun 1961 p8
[Note: May be daughter of James W. and Martha Jane (Payne) Robertson, but 1880
census gives her birthdate as 1867; mar/1 3 Jul 1889 James Rader; mar/2 13 Oct 1919 J.
F. Stiffler]
Funeral services for Lucy Rader Stiffler, 88 of Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Nixa Baptist Church. Burial was at Dodson Cemetery under direction of Klinger,
Mrs. Stiffler died Saturday at the home of a friend. She was a resident of Greene and
Christian Counties most of her life, She was converted at an early age and joined the
Hopedale Baptist Church, and later transferred her membership to the First Baptist
Church of Nixa. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Clarence Campbell [Mellie
Rader] of Ozark and Mrs. Kent McConnell; one son, Leslie Rader of Kansas City, Kan;
23 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and four great, great grandchildren.
Stiffler, Retta Ann (Tennis) 16 Feb 1875 - 3 Mar 1955

CCR 10 Mar 1955 p3

[note: birthdate on tombstone]
Retta Ann Tennis was born on February 16, 1874 near Nixa, Mo., the daughter of
Samuel and Fannie Tennis. She obeyed the Gospel at the age of 18 and was a charter
member of the Church of Christ at Nixa. On October 2, 1904, she was united in marriage
to Onnis Stiffler and to this union, two sons were born. In September 1935, Mr. Stiffler
passed away and one of the sons, Paul, passed away in 1946. Mrs. Stiffler entered into
rest at 9:15 p.m. March 3 in a Kansas City, Kan. hospital at the age of 81 years and 15
days. Survivors include a son, Herman Stiffler of Kansas City, MO. with whom she made
her home since 1935; one granddaughter; two great granddaughters; one brother, S. L.
Tennis of Portland, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Laura Willoughby of Nixa; other relatives and
many friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 6 in the Nixa
Church of Christ with Edward Buttram officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Stigall, Cecil Marie (Maples) 24 Jul 1906 – 1 Aug 1997 CCH-N 6 Aug 1997
Cecil Marie Stigall, 91, Springfield, formerly of Clever, died at 7:43 p.m. Friday,
August 1, 1997 in Lester E. Cox Medical Center. South. She was born July 24, 1906 in
Christian County; Missouri, to Robert and Myrtie (Pearce) Maples. She is the fourthgeneration Maples to make her home in Christian County. She was a homemaker and a
member of the Clever First Baptist Church. She was married to Charley Stigall and he
preceded her in death March 24, 1978. Also preceding her in death are a brother and two
sisters. She is survived by a son and his wife, Jerry and Kay Stigall of Clever; a daughter
and her husband, Anna Marie and Johnny Bussard of Republic; 5 grandchildren; 5 greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday,
August 3, 1997, in Delaware Cemetery, Clever, with Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. officiating
and under the direction of Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever. Visitation is noon until 1:30
p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clever
First Baptist Church.
Stillings, Elvin 31 Dec 1918 - 14 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
{Note: Son of Elias & Cassie (Nelson) Stillings; married Letha]
Elvin Stillings, 72, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 1991, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 31, 1918, and was the son of Elias and Cassie
Nelson Stillings. Throughout his life he lived in the Ava area and was a dairy farmer. He
was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1947. Survivors
include his wife, Leitha; a son, David Stillings, Ava; three daughters, Shirley Smith, Elba
Jo Scott and Judy Bengtson, all of Ava; two sisters, Elma Wilkes, Ozark, and Lotus
Swearengin, Ava; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elbert,
and four sisters, Otha, Ola, Ora and Elsie. Services were Monday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Aaron L. Hampton officiating. The Joe Lafferty family
provided music. Burial was in Stillings Cemetery.
Stillings, Leitha Mae (Lafferty) Deaths 22 Jul 1923 - 23 Jul 2003 CCH-N 30 Jul
2003
Leitha Mae Stillings, 80, Ava, died Wednesday, July 23, 2003, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 22, 1923 in Pansy in Douglas

County, the daughter of George Theodore Lafferty and Stella Mae (Pruiett) Lafferty. She
was married to Elvin Stillings in 1942. Stillings was a member of Breeden Freewill
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elvin in 1991; four brothers,
Ernest, Bob, Cletus, and Ellis; and one sister, Lucille. Survivors include four children,
Shirley Smith, David Stillings, Elda Jo Lakey, and Judy Bengtson, all of Ava; 10
grandchildren, Chris, Davey, Cassie, Lyndell, Lovetta, Laura, Beth, Stevie, Robin, and
Jesse; seven great-grandchildren, Kendra, Kelsie, Gatlin, Tanner, Nathan, Shaunti, and
Tanner; one brother, Reed Lafferty, Princeton, Iowa; and two sisters, Jean Kesterson, and
Oatie Muse, all of Springfield. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. July 26, in Adams funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Aaron L. Hampton officiating. Burial followed in Stillings
Cemetery, Douglas County.
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Stine, Barbara Lee (Wynkoop) Rader Stine 1920 - 24 Jun 2005 SN-L 26 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Amos & Tina (McGill) Wynkoop; married 28 Sep 1946 Herbert E.
Stine 27 Jan 1909 - 14 May 1955 - marriage license says Barbara Rader; married 9 Jun
1965 James O. Stine 11 Oct 1919 - 3 Jan 2002]
Barbara Lee Stine, 84, of Eudora, passed away on Friday morning in Cox Medical
Center South at 11:35 a.m. following a short illness. Barbara was born in Polk County
and grew up in the Eudora area. She graduated from Marion C. Early High School in
Morrisville, Mo., in 1940. She was a homemaker and was employed with Lily Tulip Cup
Co. for 10 years. She spent 30 years in Utah with her husband who was a wheat farmer.
She was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church and attended Pleasant Ridge Baptist
Church at Aldrich. Barbara Wynkoop and Herbert Stine were united in marriage on Sept.
28, 1946, and together they were privileged to share eight years. He preceded her in death
on May 14, 1955. On June 9, 1965, she and James Stine were united in marriage, and
together they were privileged to share 28 years. He preceded her in death on January 3,
2002. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Amos and Tina McGill Wynkoop;
one brother, Bill Wynkoop; and two nephews, Gary and Randy Wynkoop. She is
survived by one sister-in-law, Alice Wynkoop; brother-in-law, Paul and wife, Joyce,
Stine; two nieces; several grand-nieces and nephews; several cousins; special friends,
Kim and Tommy Dobbins; and other relatives and friends. Services will be Monday, June
27, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with Revs. Frank
Childers and Leon Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in Richwood Cemetery,
northwest of Ozark, Mo. Friends may call after 2:45 p.m. today in the funeral home
where the family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m.
Stine, Burton Rufus 1903 - 12 Apr 1952 CCR 16 Apr 1953 p4
[Note: Son of John M. & Clemma Lois (Pope) Stine]
Burton Rufus Stine, 48, of Montica, Calif., a former resident of Christian County,
was killed instantly when he was struck by an automobile in California. Mr. Stine, a
carpenter, had made his home in California for several years. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Stine of Nixa, a son, Carl of San Francisco, Calif.; two
brothers, Reeves of Springfield and Edward L. of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Cobb of
Springfield and Mrs. Beulah Weddle of San Francisco and two grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements are under direction of Herman Lohmeyer of Springfield.

Stine, Carol Lee 17 Jun 1945 - 6 Apr 1950 CCR 13 Apr 1950
[Note: Daughter of James Oliver & ? (Heinzig) Stine]
Carol Lee Stine, 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O. Stine was killed
Thursday when an oil company truck backed over her in Plainville, Kan. According to
relatives here, the accident occurred near the parents’ home in Plainville. Carol Lee had
been playing in a sandbox and then started across the driveway on her way back home
when the truck struck her. She died instantly. Besides her parents, who are former
residents of Ozark, Carol Lee is survived by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Leonard Stine of Ozark, and her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Heinzig of
Stroud, Okla. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home
Chapel. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Stine, Charles W. 10 Apr 1914 - 8 Nov 1993 OH 10 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Thomas Edgar & Kate (Atteberry) Stine; married 15 Sep 1935 Arva
Thomas]
Charles W. Stine, 79, Ozark, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1993 at St. John’s Regional
Health Center. He was born April 10, 1914 and was the son of Thomas Edgar and Kate
Atteberry Stine. On Sept. 15, 1935 he was united in marriage to Arva Thomas. He lived
throughout his life in Christian County and was a dairy farmer for many years. Mr. Stine
was a longtime board member of Mid-America Dairymen. He was a member of
Northside Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Edgar Stine, a
brother, Howard Stine, and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Arva, a
son, Terry Stine, and his wife Bonnie, Nixa, a daughter-in-law, Sarah Stine, Nixa; three
grandchildren, Thomas Edgar Stine III, and his wife, Carla, Nixa, Shannon Stine,
Springfield, and Michael Stine, Nixa; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with James Baysinger
officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Stine, Clemma Lois (Pope) 1881 - 26 Apr 1958 CCR 1 May 1958 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? Pope; married John M. Stine]
Funeral services for Mrs. Clemma Lois Pope Stine, 76, of Nixa who died April 26
were held Tuesday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev.
Walter Long officiating. Burial was in Steele Cemetery under direction of Harris. A
native of Stone County, Missouri, she was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors
include her husband, J. M. Stine; two sons, Edward Stine of Nixa and Reeves Stine of
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Cobb of Springfield and Mrs. Beulah Weddle of
Pomona, Calif; six grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two brothers, Frank Pope
of Canada and Zack Pope of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Vina West of Lamar, Colo.
and Mrs. Ruth Steinert of Springfield.
Stine, Fern (Inman) 30 Jan 1906 - Sep 1971 CCR 16 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: married Harry Stine 17 Sep 1921]
Funeral services for Mrs. Fern Inman Stine, 65, a former Christian County
resident were at 1 p.m. Sunday in Greene Hill Cemetery in Wilmington, Calif. Mrs. Stine,
who left Christian County about 40 years ago, died Thursday in her home in Wilmington,

after suffering an apparent heart attack. Surviving are her husband, Harry Stine, a former
resident of Ozark; a son, Junior Stine, Wilmington; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Mitchell and
Mrs. Reba Jaqua, both of Long Beach, Calif. and a grandson.
Stine, Frank H. 3 Oct 1914 - 22 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: married Jewell]
Frank H. Stine, 74, of Aurora, died at 7:20 a.m. March 22 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. Services for Mr. Stine were held March 24 in the Williams Funeral
Chapel, Marionville, with the Rev. Bob McQueen officiating. Burial was in Mount Olive
Cemetery. Mr. Stine was a member of the Methodist church. He was a dairy and beef
farmer. Survivors include his wife, Jewell; two sons, Jim, Billings, and Jerry, Aurora; a
daughter, Judy Dotson, Marionville; a brother, Keith Stine, Ozark; a sister, Ruth Estes,
Nixa; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are
suggested to the Ronald McDonald House or to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Stine, Harold 6 Apr 1923 - 27 Jan 1992 NN-E 30 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of George O. & Laura Belle (Jones) Stine; married 24 Feb 1945 Della Adams]
Harold Stine, 68, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1992 in his home near Ozark. He was
born April 6, 1923 and was the son of George O. and Laura Belle Stine. He was a
lifelong resident of Christian County. On Feb. 24, 1945 he married Della Adams. During
World War II he served in the U.S. Army at Honolulu Harbor. He was a member of the
A&M Society in Ozark. Before his retirement in July, after 38 years, he was production
coordinator office manager for merchandise sales as the Gospel Publishing House. He
was a member of Evangel Temple Christian Center and served on four mission trips to
Mexico. He had a love for the farm and enjoyed his work there. Survivors include his
wife, Della Stine; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Gary Vaughan, Slidell, La.; a
son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Sheryl Stine, Ozark area; six grandchildren, Amy
and Matthew Vaughan, Slidell, La., and Andrea, Kaylor, Scott and Kate Stine, Ozark; a
brother, Joe Stine and his wife, Norma, Ozark; nieces; nephews; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents and a nephew, Mark Stine.
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Terry Carter, Evangel Temple Christian Center, officiating. Burial will be
in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Visiting
Nurse Association, Make Today Count, American Cancer Society or Mexico Missions
c/o Evangel Temple Christian Center.
Stine, James Oliver 11 Oct 1919 - 3 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of Robert Leonard & Maggie Lee (Beddingfield) Stine; married first before
1945 when daughter born - she died 1950; married 9 Jun 1965 Barbara Wynkoop]
James O. Stine, 82, of Walnut Grove, living in the Eudora community, passed
away on Thursday, January 3, 2002, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, following a
short illness. James was born near Ozark and graduated from Ozark High School in 1937.
He was a retired wheat and barley farmer in the state of Utah. He was a member of the
Cassidy Methodist Church near Ozark and a Navy veteran of World War II. James and
Barbara Wynkoop were united in marriage on June 9, 1965. Together they were
privileged to share over 36 years. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of the home; 2

sons; and 1 brother, Paul Stine of Tremonton, Utah; 1 sister, Helen Landes of Ozark,
Mo.; and nieces and nephews. Services will be Sunday, January 6, 2002, in Wilson BrimDaniel Chapel, Walnut Grove, with Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating with interment
following in Ozark Cemetery, Ozark, Mo. Friends may call after 5 p.m. today in the
Walnut Grove Chapel, where family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Springfield
News-Leader, January 5, 2002.
Stine, John Henry 11 Mar 1884 - 23 Jun 1948 CCR 24 Jun 1948
[Note: Son of Mahlon Patten & Mary A. (Keylor) Stine; married Lula Gay Fisher 2 Aug
1886 - Jun 1979]
John H. Stine, 64, prominent farmer and lifelong resident of the Ozark
community, died Thursday at his home west of Ozark, following a lengthy illness. He is
survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Stine; three sons, Frank and Keith of Ozark, and Herbert
of Nixa; one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Estes of Independence, Mo.; two brothers, Otis and Ed
Stine of Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Belle Estes of Springfield. Funeral services were to be
held at 2:30 Friday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark.
Stine, John M. 1871 - 13 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
[Note: married Clemma Lois Pope 1881 - 26 Apr 1958]
Funeral services for John M. Stine, 91, of Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Albert Proctor officiating. Burial was in Steele
Cemetery. Mr. Stine died at 4 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Mercy Villa in Springfield.
He had been a resident of Stone and Christian counties most of his life. Survivors are two
sons, Edward, Route 1, Nixa, and Reeves, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Cobb,
Springfield, and Mrs. Beulah Weddle, Pomona, Calif.; two brothers, Clyde and Charlie
both of Taylorsville, N.C.; a sister, Mrs. Mandie Honeycutt, Taylorsville, N. C.; six
grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Stine, Kate E. (Atteberry) 7 Jul 1888 - 7 Mar 1974 OH 21 Mar 1974 p2
[Note: Daughter of George & Christianna (Delo) Atteberry; married 27 Oct 1912
Thomas E. Stine 16 Sep 1888 - 7 Mar 1974]
Nixa - Mrs. Kate E. Stine, 85, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday,
March 7, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Stine had been a
longtime resident of the Cassidy community in Christian County and was a member of
Cassidy Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Charles W. of Ozark and Howard H.
of Ventura, Calif.; a brother, Orlo Arterberry, Kansas City; seven grandchildren and three
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held March 10 at Harris Chapel, Ozark with
the Rev. I. H. Galloway officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery.
Stine, Katie J. 1896 - 4 Aug 1965 CCR 5 Aug 1965 p1
[Note: married second after 1946 Mahlon O. Stine 24 Apr 1899 - 12 Sep 1965]
Mrs. Katie J. Stine, 69, Route 2, Sparta, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday in her home
after an illness of several months. Surviving are her husband, Mahlon; a son, Ivan.
Bethany; a daughter, Mrs. Sherman Ferrell, Rogersville; a step-son, Stephen Stine,
Chicago; two step-daughters, Mrs. W. E. Jones and Mrs. Frank Hannah, both of Harrison,
Ark.; a sister, Mrs. Ora McGinnis, Long Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren, three step

grandchildren; four great grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. Kelly-Ferrell
will announce arrangements.
AND
Stine, Katie J. 1896 - 4 Aug 1965 CCR 12 Aug 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Katie J. Stine, 69, of Route 2, Sparta, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Kelley-Ferrell Chapel in Rogersville with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial
was in Smith Cemetery. Mrs. Stine died about 8:30 Wednesday in her home after an
illness of several months.
Stine, Lallah R. (Keltner) 7 Dec 1870 - 15 May 1947 CCR 22 May 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of P. Monroe & Mary (Goddard) Keltner; married 1900 William Ottis
Stine 26 Mar 1879 - 30 Sep 1952]
Mrs. Lallah R. Stine was born Dec. 2, 1869, the daughter of Monroe and Mary
Keltner, and passed away at her home west of Ozark on May 15, 1947, following a
lingering illness. She united in marriage with W.O. Stine in 1900. She was a member of
the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, W.O. Stine; two daughters, Mrs. Kermit
Wasson of West Plains, Mo., and Mrs. Malcolm Logan of Denver, Colo.; two sons,
Lawrence of Ozark and Stanley of West Plains; four grandchildren and two sisters.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Nixa Church of Christ by
Brother Bovem with burial in the Richwood cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark.
Stine, Larry R. 5 Jun 1946 - 27 Apr 2000 CCH-N 3 May 2000
[Note: Son of Edward L. & Lois Mae (Hasty) Stine]
Larry R. Stine, age 53, of Clever, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield. He was born June 4, 1946 in Stone County, Missouri,
and was the son of Ed and Lois (Hasty) Stine. He was a 1964 graduate of Nixa High
School. Larry was a dairy farmer. He was a member of Ozark Masonic Friend Lodge
#352 A.F and A.M. and Abou Ben Adhem Temple. Survivors include: his mother, Lois
Stine, Nixa; two daughters, Shannon Squibb and her husband, Rick, Marionville, and
Melissa Dover and her husband, Danny Clever; four grandchildren, Ryan and Clayton
Squibb and Matt and Meaghan Dover; and two brothers, John Stine, and Floyd Stine and
his wife Sherry, all of Nixa. His father, Ed, preceded him in death. A graveside funeral
was 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, in Payne Cemetery, north of Nixa with Winford C. Lee
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2001 S.
Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, Mo 63131-3597.
Stine, Laura Belle (Jones) 25 Feb 1893 - 6 Dec 1989 OH 14 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of John Alexander “Lec” & Sarah Emma (Grubaugh) Jones; married
George Oliver Stine 22 Nov 1891 - 31 Jan 1982]
Laura Belle Stine, 96, died Dec. 6 in Nixa Park Care Center following a fourmonth illness. Born Feb. 25, 1893, she was the daughter of Alexander (Lee) and Emma
Sarah Jones. Mrs. Stine attended school in Ozark and State Normal School in Springfield,
now Southwest Missouri State University. She was a graduate of Conservatory of Music,
Chicago. She was married to George Oliver Stine Oct. 19, 1917. In the early 1900s, Mrs.

Stine played piano to accompany silent movies at the Ozark Opera House, located near
the present Ozark Post Office. Throughout her life she taught hundreds of piano students,
traveling by train to Sparta and Billings. Later, students came to Ozark and Nixa to attend
the lessons. Some of her students pursued careers in music. It has been said that her
students have played piano for every church in Christian County. At an early age she
joined the Ozark Methodist Episcopal Church, where the Christian County Museum now
stands. Later she became a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church, serving many years
as church organist. Before her death she became a member of Word of Faith Fellowship.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Harold and Della Stine, Joseph
Glenn and Norma Stine, all of Ozark; a sister and brother-in-law, Elsie and Joe Shockley
of Monett; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Leonard Stine, Ozark, Mrs. Guy Jones, California;
four grandsons, two granddaughters; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Mark Edwin Stine.
Services were held Saturday in Adams Funeral Home with Pastor John Graham and the
Rev. Harold Spradling officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or The Gideons
International.
Stine, Lawrence B. 4 Feb 1902 - 20 Mar 1973 OH 29 Mar 1973 p4
[Note: Son of William O. & Lolla R. (Keltner) Stine; married Nellie E. McCroskey 22
Sep 1905 - 24 Nov 1990]
OZARK - Funeral services for Lawrence B. Stine, 71, a life-long resident of the
Ozark community, were at 2 p.m. Friday at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with Dwayne
Stoops officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery near Ozark. Mr. Stine died at 3:51
p.m. Tuesday at Cox Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness. A member of the
Nixa Church of Christ, Mr. Stine was a farmer and a stockman. He was a member of the
National Farmers’ Organization. Surviving are his wife Nell; one daughter, Mrs. Nadine
Farthing of Route 2, Ozark; one brother, Stanley of West Plains; one sister, Mrs. Emiline
Logan of Denver, Colo.; and three grandchildren.
Stine, Lois Mae (Hasty) 1 Apr 1911 - 18 Feb 2003
[Note: Daughter of John R. and Clara E. (Unger) Hasty; married Edward L. Stine 17
Aug 1907 - 26 Oct 1985]
Lois Mae Hasty Stine, age 91, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2003
in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 1, 1911 in Texas
County, near Elk Creek, Missouri, the daughter of John R. and Clara E. (Unger) Hasty.
She attended elementary school at Shultz School in Texas County, and graduated from
Nixa High School in 1930, after the family moved to the area in 1926. On April 8, 1939,
she and Ed- ward L. Stine were married. Her husband preceded her in death as well as a
son, Larry Stine, seven brothers, one sister, and her parents. Survivors include two sons,
John Stine and Floyd Stine and wife, Sherry, all of Nixa; four grandchildren, Melissa
Dover, Shannon Squibb, Amber Stine-Sewell, and Brad Stine; eight great-grandchildren;
and two sisters, Opal Dunham and Leona Bowman and husband Richard, all of Nixa.
Mrs. Stine was a member of Nixa Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Thursday, February 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Payne

Cemetery. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, February 19, 2003.
Stine, Lula Gay (Fisher) 2 Aug 1886 - 24 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
[Note: married John Henry Stine 11 Mar 1884 - 23 Jun 1948]
Services for Mrs. Lula Stine, 92. Ozark were held Tuesday in Harris Chapel.
Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Mr. Stine died Sunday in Maranatha Manor,
Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Estes, Ozark; two sons, Frank of Aurora and
Keith of Ozark; 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Stine, Maggie Lee (Beddingfield) 7 Dec 1898 - 31 Aug 1999 CCH-N 8 Sep 1999
[Note: Daughter of John & Belle (Chitwood) Beddingfield; married 1918 Robert Leonard
Stine 24 Jun 1897 - 12 Aug 1976]
Maggie Lee Bedingfield Stine, age 100 of Ozark passed away Tuesday August
31, 1999 in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born December 7, 1898 in Nixa, the
daughter of John Bedingfield and Belle Chitwood Bedingfield. In 1918, Maggie was
united in marriage to Robert Leonard Stine. She was a homemaker and member of the
Cassidy Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; a
brother, Blaine Bedingfield; a sister, Mable Luecke, two infant sisters; a grandson, John
Landes; a granddaughter, Carol Lee Stine; and a great-grandson, Jason Wynn. Survivors
include: three children, James Stine and his wife Barbara, Walnut Grove, Paul Stine and
his wife Joyce, Tremonton, Utah, and Helen Landes, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Pat
Rainey and her husband Gary, Peggy McDaniel and her husband Albert, Suzanne Blansit,
Mary Jane Landes, Steve Stine, Randy Stine, Sandra Roberts and her husband Denis,
Linda Hess and her husband Paul and Diana Stine; fourteen great-grandchildren and two
great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Friday September 3, 1999 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Dr. Robert White officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery.
Stine, Mahlon O. 24 Apr 1899 - 12 Sep 1965
CCR 16 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Stephen K. & Sarah J. “Sadie” (Keys) Stine; married first Ethel R.
Comstock 12 Feb 1900 - 16 Mar 1946; married second Katie 1896 - 4 Aug 1965]
Funeral services for Mahlon O. Stine, 66, of the McCracken community east of
Ozark, who died at 10 p.m. Sunday in the hospital at Leslie, Ark. of injuries suffered
from an auto accident near Marshall, Ark. Sunday were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel here. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Stine was preceded in death by his wife,
Kathy, a month ago. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mary Jones and Mrs. Virginia
Hannah of Harrison, Ark.; a son., Stephen, Chicago; a step-daughter, Mrs. Sherman
Ferrell, Rogersville; four brothers, Harry, Wilmington, Calif. and George, Kay and
Leonard of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Mary Ball of Mulvane, Kan., three grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Stine, Martha E. “Peg” (Maples) 1897 - 23 Nov 1971 CCR 2 Dec 1971 p8
Memorial services for Mrs. Martha E. “Peg” Stine, 74, will be at 2 p.m. today in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Mrs. Stine died Nov. 23 in

San Diego, Calif., following a long illness. She was a longtime resident of Ozark before
moving west. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carol Wedt of San Diego and Mrs.
Shirley Maelbrancke of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Arline Fields of San Diego; three brothers,
Dr. L. E. Maples, of Miami, Fla; the Rev. C. C. Maples of Gatlinburg, Tenn, and G. S.
Maples of Dallas, Tex.; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
Stine, Nellie E. (McCroskey) 22 Sep 1905 - 24 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Claude E. & Maggie M. (Ray) McCroskey; married Lawrence B.
Stine 4 Feb 1902 - 20 Mar 1973]
Nellie E. Stine, 85, died Saturday morning, Nov, 24, 1990 at the Kimbrough
Nursing Home, Springfield, following a long illness. Born Sept. 22, 1905 in Greene
County, she was the daughter of Claude and Maggie McCroskey. She had lived near
Ozark since her marriage to Lawrence Stine, who preceded her in death in 1973. She was
a longtime member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include a daughter, Nadine
Farthing, and her husband Rex, Ozark; three grandchildren, Marsha Veach, and her
husband Jerry, Springfield, Karen Carmichael, and her husband. David, Nixa, and Kevin
Farthing. St. Louis; three great-grandchildren, Nathan and Nicol Veach and Madison
Carmichael, and one step-great-grandchild Laura Carmichael. The funeral was Tuesday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dwain Stoops officiating. Burial was in Richwood
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Stine, Reeves Ishmael “Pete” 14 May 1914 - 21 Dec 2004 SN-L 23 Dec 2004
[Note: Son of John M. & Clemma Lois (Pope) Stine; married Lillian]
Reeves Ishmael (Pete) Stine passed away at his home on Dec. 21, 2004, after a
lengthy illness. Pete was born on May 14, 1914, in Brown Springs, Mo. He was the son
of John and Clementine Stine. He was a member of the Calvary Bible Church in Nixa.
Pete and his wife Lillian owned and operated Stine Gardens for a number of years before
converting it to a mobile home park. He was best known for his tomatoes and beautiful
flowers, but would want to be remembered for his love of his fellow man. He was
preceded in death by his wife, parents, four brothers and three sisters. He is survived by
his two daughters, Peggy Kerstetter and Debbie Gassert, seven grand-children and three
great grandchildren. Pete requested there be no funeral services. He will be laid to rest at
the Greenlawn Cemetery next to his wife Lillian. The family requests no flowers please.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Hospices of AmericaSouthwest, 1465 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804.
Stine, Robert Leonard 24 Jun 1897 - 12 Aug 1976 OH 26 Aug 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Stephen K. & Sarah J. “Sadie” (Keys) Stine; married Maggie Lee
Beddingfield 7 Dec 1898 - 31 Aug 1999]
OZARK - R. Leonard Stine, 79, a resident of the Ozark community for most of
his life, died at 2:45 p.m. August 19 at his home after a long illness. A member of the
Cassidy Methodist Church, he was a retired farmer and had been Presiding Judge of the
Christian County Court from 1969 to 1973. Survivors include his wife, Maggie; two sons,
James and Paul, both of Trementon, Utah; a daughter, Mrs. Helen Landes, Ozark; two
brothers, George of Route 1, Nixa, and Harry of Wilmington, Calif. and a sister, Mrs.

Mary Ball, Ozark; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society or the Missouri Heart Association.
Stine, Sarah Jane “Sadie” (Keys) 22 Mar 1869 - 1 Feb 1959 CCR 5 Feb 1959 p6
[Note: Daughter of David & Sarah Keys; married Stephen K. Stine 8 Aug 1887 - 15 Nov
1934]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Jane Stine, 89, who died Sunday, Feb. 1 at the
home of her son, R. L. Stine, Route 2, Ozark, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in
Richwood Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Fairfax, Va., she was
orphaned at age seven and in 1885 came to Missouri to make her home with an aunt and
uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Seidel, north of Ozark. She spent the remainder of her life
here and for 71 years was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church in which she was
active until hampered by failing health. Her husband, Stephen K, Stine preceded her in
death in 1934. Survivors include five sons, George O. Stine, R. Leonard Stine and
Mahlon O. Stine, all of Ozark, William Kay Stine of Albuquerque, N. M. and Harry N.
Stine of Wilmington, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Ball of Ozark, 14 grandchildren
and 21 great grandchildren.
Stine, Thomas Edgar “Ed” 16 Sep 1887 - 15 Mar 1952 CCR 24 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Mahlon Patten & Mary Ann (Kaylor) Stine; married Oct 1912 Kate E.
Atterberry 7 Jul 1888 - 7 Mar 1974]
Thomas Edgar Stine, better known to all his friends as Ed, was born September
16, 1887, on what is known as the old Stine place in the Richwood community. He was
the son of Mary and Mahlon Stine. He died March 15, 1952, at the age of 64. He had
spent his life as an industrious and respected farmer. In October, 1912, he was united in
marriage to Miss Kate Atterberry and to the union two sons were born. Early in life he
was converted and united with the Cassidy Methodist church, where he remained a
faithful member until his death. Survivors are his wife, Kate of the home; two sons,
Charles of Ozark and Lt. Howard Stine of San Diego, CA; three grandsons, Tommy,
Terry, and Howard Jr.; one brother W.O. Stine of Ozark, route 2; one sister, Mrs. Bell
Estes of Springfield; and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives. Funeral
services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, March 19, in the Chaffin Funeral Home
chapel with Rev. Frank B. West and Rev. B. E. Dillion officiating. Interment was made
in Richwood Cemetery.
Stine, Thomas Edgar, II
6 Feb 1938 - 12 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991
Thomas E. “Tom” Stine II, 53, Ozark, did Thursday morning, Dec. 12, 1991 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a sudden illness. Stine was born Feb.
6, 1938 in Ozark and was a long-standing member of the Ozark Community. He was
active in a variety of community and school activities. He graduated from Ozark High
School in 1956 and from the University of Missouri in 1961. He served in the U. S.
Army. He was a member and supporter of Future Farmers of America, serving as vice
president in 1956-57 and as national vice president in 1958-59. He also served several
terms as president of the Ozark FFA Alumni Chapter and held numerous other offices
and jobs. Stine served on the Ozark Board of Education for 12 years. He was a member

of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352, Valley of Joplin Scottish Rite, Abou Ben Adhem
Shrine Temple, and was a member of the director’s staff and Christian County Shrine
Club. Stine was a dairy farmer for many years in Ozark, He was also a successful realtor
in the Ozark area. Survivors include his wife, Sarah, of the home; a son, Tom Stine, III,
his parents, Charles and Arva Stine, Ozark; a brother, Terry Stine and his wife Bonnie,
Ozark; a niece, Shannon Stine, Springfield a nephew, Michael Stine, Fayetteville, Ark;
aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Services were held Sunday in Adams Funeral Home
with James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in the Hopedale Cemetery. Masonic
services were Saturday evening, conducted by Friend Lodge No. 352. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Tom Stine Memorial Fund for the Ozark FFA Chapter
c/o Landmark Bank, P. O. Box 489, Ozark, MO 65721
Stine, Vada (McCauley)
30 Nov 1879 - 15 Jul 1966 CCR 2 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of John & Isabella (Chaffin) McCauley; married Oliver Stine 18 Jul
1875 - 5 Jul 1932]
Mrs. Vada Stine, 86, of Route 2, Ozark, died at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu
Nursing Home here. A lifelong resident of the Ozark community, she was a member of
the Cassidy Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Verva Stine, of the home and
an adopted daughters, Mrs. Lucille Bobula of Wichita, Kan. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel here. The Rev. Ralph Turner will officiate, and burial will
be in Richwoods Cemetery.
Stine, Veva Pearl
11 Feb 1899 - 19 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Vada (McCauley) Stine]
Miss Veva Stine, 69, a lifelong resident of the Ozark community until moving to
Wichita, Kan. in 1966, died in St. Francis Hospital in Wichita early Monday. She had
been residing with a cousin, Mrs. Lucille Bobula, in Wichita prior to entering the
hospital. Miss Stine was a member of the Cassidy Methodist Church northwest of Ozark.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial will be
in the Richwood Cemetery northwest of Ozark.
Stine, William Kaylor
26 Sep 1895 - 23 Dec 1966 CCR 29 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Stephen K. & Sarah J. “Sadie” (Keys) Stine; married Martha]
W. Kaylor Stine, 71, of Ozark died at 12:50 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield following a lengthy illness. Mr. Stine, a retired truck driver, was a World War
I veteran and a member of Cassidy Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Martha; two daughters, Mrs. Carol Wredt, San Diego, Mrs. Shirley Naebrancke, Ozark;
three brothers, Harry of Wilmington, Calif., George and Leonard, both of Ozark; one
sister, Mrs. Mary Ball, Ozark, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Clifford Sleeth officiating. Burial was in
National Cemetery, Springfield.
Stine, William Kaylor, Jr. 1922 - 11 Nov 1966 CCR 17 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William Kaylor & Martha Stine]
William K. Stine, 44, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Stine, Ozark, died Friday at his
home in San Diego, Calif. Graveside services will be held later this week at National

Cemetery in Springfield. Survivors are the parents and two sisters, Mrs. Robert Wrendt of
San Diego and Mrs. Charles Maelbrancke of Ozark.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Heart Fund, in
charge of Mrs. James Greenstreet, phone 485-2403 94 485-6894.
Stine, William Ottis 26 Mar 1879 - 30 Sep 1952 CCR 2 Oct 1952 p8
[note: spelling from tombstone]
This community was saddened Tuesday afternoon at the sudden death of W. O.
Stine, a lifelong resident of the Richwood Community northwest of Ozark. Funeral
services are being conducted this afternoon at the Chaffin Chapel with burial in the
Richwood Cemetery. a complete obituary will appear next week.
AND
Stine, William Ottis 26 Mar 1879 - 30 Sep 1952 CCR 9 Oct 1952 p5
William Otis Stine, 72, died suddenly at his farm home four miles west of Ozark
at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30. Mr. Stine was a lifelong resident of the Richwood
community. He is survived by his wife, Mamie; two sons, Lawrence of Ozark and
Stanley of West Plains; two daughters, Mrs. Kermit Wasson of West Plains and Mrs.
Malcom Logan of Denver; a sister, Mrs. Fred Estes of Springfield; and five
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Thursday at the Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark, with the Rev. Elmer Leroy officiating. Burial was made in Richwood Cemetery.
Stineburg, William L. 14 Sep 1915 - 12 Feb 1994 NN-E 16 Feb 1994
[Note; married Naomi I. 9 May 1917 - Feb 1995]
William L. Stineburg, 78, Branson, died on Feb. 12, 1994, at the Meadowbrook
Manor Nursing Home, Kimberling City. He was a long-time resident of Branson, and
before his retirement had been employed by the Skelly Oil Company in Kansas for over
30 years as a production foreman. Stineburg was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi Stineburg, of the home in Branson; a son, Larry
Stineburg, and wife, Linda, Walnut Shade; two granddaughters, Sherry Blankenship, and
husband, Marvin, Ozark, Lori Rae, and husband, Dr. Steve, Nevada; a sister; Mary Anna
Cunningham, Turon, Kan.; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, at the Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Branson. Burial will be in
the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery of Branson. Officiating will be the Rev. Rich
Toliver of the Branson Bible Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Alzheimer's Association.
Stinman, John E. 26 Aug 1899 - 17 Sep 1974 OH 19 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: married Evelyn H. Leath 27 Jun 1907 - 19 Apr 1984]
NIXA - John E. Stinman, 75, Nixa, died at 12:28 a.m. Tuesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. A resident of the Nixa and Springfield areas
since 1952, he was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church south of Nixa. Surviving are
his wife, Evelyn H.; two sons, Gene E. of Reno, Nev. and Ronald L. of Nixa; a daughter,
Mrs. Hazel M. McCafferty, Nixa; a brother, Allen L., Fayette and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Revs.
Tommy Bilyeu and Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery west of
Nixa.

Stinman, Ronald Louis 6 Dec 1941 - 1 Dec 1996 CCH-N 4 Dec 1996
[Note: Son of John E. and Evelyn H. (Leath) Stinman; married Pat]
Ronald Louis Stinman, 54, Nixa, passed away at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, December 1,
1996, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He will always be remembered as a
loving husband, father, brother and friend. Ron was born in Stillwater, Okla., on
December 6, 1941, the son of John and Evelyn (Leath) Stinman. He was a member of
Calvary Bible Church in Nixa, the Masonic Lodge, he was an executive officer with
Local 178 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, and served his country in the U.S. Army
Reserves. In his spare time he loved fishing and being in the outdoors. Ron is survived by
his wife Pat, a son, Eric, and his wife, Terrie, Nixa, a daughter, Cindy Oteo, and her
husband, Ken, Nixa, a sister, Hazel McCafferty, Nixa, a brother, Gene Stinman, Sparks,
Nevada, a grandson, Dayton Osburn, Nixa, several nieces and nephews and many, many
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services will be at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, December 4, 1996, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa with the Rev.
Joe Fahl officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery, Nixa. The family has
requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society or The Community
Hospice of S. W. Mo. at 3653 South Ave., Springfield.
Stinnett, Cora Ann (Farwell) 27 Apr 1881 - 2 Aug 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Corydon James & Nancy Agnes (Hamil) Farwell; married George F.
Stinnett 22 May 1880 - 19 Dec 1959]
Mrs. Cora A. Stinnett, 88, of Garrison, died at 5:35 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2 in
Springfield Baptist Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Stinnett was a member of the
Pilgrim Holiness Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alma Beth of Garrison
and Mr. Selma Workman of Garrison; one son, Grant of Garrison who is Christian
County chairman of the Republican party; seven grandchildren and ten great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark,
with Mrs. Lois Roberts officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery.
Stinnett, Effie May (Stonecipher) 20 Apr 1889 - Oct 1979 OH 11 Oct 1979 p8
Services for Mrs. Effie May Stinnett, 90, Rt. 1, Fordland, were held last Saturday
in the Fordland First Baptist Church with the Revs. Nathan Ruble and L. E. (Johnny)
Stapp officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Among those surviving are a
daughter, Mrs. Georgia Mitchell, Fordland and a brother, Ed Stonecipher, Fordland.
Stinnett, George Francis
22 May 1880 - 19 Dec 1959
CCR 24 Dec 1959 p2
[Note: Son of James M. & Myra Clementine (Jones) Stillett; married Cora Ann Farwell
27 Apr 1881 - 2 Aug 1969]
George S. Stinnett [sic], 79, a lifelong resident and retired farmer of the Garrison
community. died Saturday morning at his home. He is survived by his wife, Cora, a son,
Grant, Garrison; two daughters, Mrs. Alma Beth, Kansas City, and Mrs. Selma
Workman, Garrison; a brother, James of Augusta, Kan,; a sister, Mrs. Lula Pearce of
Denver; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Tuesday in Garrison Union Church, with Mrs. Lois Roberts officiating, assisted by

Rev. Horace Hunsaker. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Clever.
AND
Stinnett, George Francis 22 May 1880 - 19 Dec 1959 CCR 31 Dec 1959 p4
Funeral services for George Francis Stinnett, 79, who died December 19 at his
home in Garrison, Mo., were held December 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Garrison Union
Church with Mrs. Lois Roberts assisted by the Rev. Horace Hunsaker officiating. Burial
was in Garrison Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr.
Stinnett was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Garrison community. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Cora Stinnett of the home, a son, Grant Stinnett of Garrison; two
daughters, Mrs. Alma Beth of Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Selma Workman of Garrison;
one brother, James Stinnett of Augusta, Kan,; one sister, Mrs. Lula Pearce of Denver,
Colo.; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Stinnett, Grant W. 19 Aug 1912 - 11 Sep 1994 NN-E 14 Sep 1994
[Note: Son of George Francis & Cora Ann (Farwell) Stinnett; married 9 Sep 1933 Nellie
G. Hunt 28 May 1912 - 14 Apr 2002]
Grant W. Stinnett, 82, Ozark, died at 1:57 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994, in St.
John's Regional Health Center following a short illness. He was born Aug. 19, 1912, the
son of George and Cora Farwell Stinnett. On Sept. 9, 1933, he was united in marriage to
Nellie Hunt in Ozark. He was a retired merchant and farmer, a member of the Forsyth
Masonic Lodge #453 AF & AM for 46 years. He accepted Christ at the Nazarene Church
of Bradleyville and was baptized. He attended the Ozark Presbyterian Church. He was
preceded in death by an infant son, Dale. He is survived by his wife, Nellie, of the home;
a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Willis Washam, Doylestown, Pa.; two
grandchildren, Monet and husband Tom Wessel, Sarasota, Fla:, and Greg and his wife,
Tamara Washam, North Wales, Pa.; three great-grandsons, Eric, Greg and Kevin Wessel;
two sisters, Alma Beth, Indianapolis, Ind., and Selma Workman, Springfield; several
nieces, nephews, cousins and a brother-in-law, Fred Hunt. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m., Thursday, Sept. 15, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Robert
Brueck officiating. Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m., Wednesday, in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Ozark
Volunteer Fire Department.
Stinnett, Nellie G. (Hunt) 28 May 1912 - 14 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002
[Note: Daughter of John Chesterfield & Dora Eleanor (Taber) Hunt; married Grant W.
Stinnett 19 Aug 1912 - 11 Sep 1994]
Nellie G. Stinnett, 89, Ozark, died April 14, 2002, in Ozark Residential Care
Center, Ozark, one month before her 90th birthday. She was born May 28, 1912, in
Douglas County to John C. and Dora E. (Taber) Hunt. She was a wife, mother and a
homemaker. For many years, she and her husband, Grant Stinnett, farmed and operated
the Garrison General Store in Garrison before retiring. She was a member of Ozark
General Baptist Church and the Quilters Group at the Ozark Presbyterian Church. She
was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Grant Stinnett; an infant son;
one sister, Josephine; and three brothers Ralph, Fred and Paul Hunt. She is survived by
one daughter, Patricia Washam and husband Willis, Springfield; one granddaughter,

Monte Wessel and husband Tom, Sarasota, Fla.; one grandson Gregory Washam and
wife Tamara, Jamison, Pa.; four great-grandsons Eric, Gregory and Kevin Wessel and
Jeremy Washam; two sisters-in-law Georgia Hunt, Springfield and Henrietta Hunt,
Sparta. Funeral services were held April 18 at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Carla Endicott and Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial followed in Garrison
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given in Nellie Stinnett's memory to the
Tuesday Quilters Group, in care of Ozark Presbyterian Church, PO. Box 328, Ozark, Mo.
65721.
Stinnett, Ray E. 14 Jun 1902 - 7 Jun 1976 OH 24 Jun 1976 p2
[Note: married 11 Mar 1926 Lola]
Funeral services for Ray E. Stinnett, 73 of Yakima, Wash. who died June 7, 1976
were held June 10 in Keith Chapel in Yakima with burial at West Hill Memorial Park.
Mr. Stinnett was born and reared at Garrison, Mo. and moved to the state of Washington
in 1942. He and his wife Lola celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary March 11 of
this year. Besides his wife, he is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Jo Lee Morgan, Union,
Ore., Mrs. Chloe Jean Carlson, Spokane, Wash., Mrs. Mavis MacPherson, Yakima,
Wash., Mrs. Peggie L’Heureaux and Mrs. Oddie Lombard both of La Grande, Ore. and
Mrs. Jackie Noret, Selah, Wash. Three sons, Bill Stinnett, Bossier, La., Darrell Stinnett,
La Grande, Ore., George Stinnett, Yakima. Three sisters, Mrs. Florence Adams,
Springfield, Mrs. Mildred Stevens, Augusta, Kan. and Mrs. Juanita Hamblet, Venice,
Calif.; 27 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pall bearers were Perry
Weatherwax, Elba Stevens, Greg Peace, Carroll Warren, Leo Rogan and Herb Dexter.
Stinson, Imogene (Bilyeu) 1923 - 24 Jul 2005 from Jim Bilyeu Bilyeu@qnet.com
[Note: Daughter of James Everett & Lena Etta (White) Bilyeu]
Imogene Bilyeu Stinson died July 24, 2005 in Glendora, California. She was
82 years old. She leaves behind three daughters; Rena, Amy and Melissa and one son
Allen, four grandchildren and a brother Jim Bilyeu. She was the daughter of James
Everett Bilyeu and Lena Etta White. Imogene was born in 1923 in Springfield, MO.
Stock, Dean Eldon “Pat” 17 Mar 1930 - 5 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Herschel & Eula Stock; married 15 May 1959 Barbara Kramps]
Dean Eldon (Pat) Stock, 59, of Chestnutridge, died June 5 at the East Ridge
Humana Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Services for Mr. Stock were June 9 in
Meisenheimer Funeral Home, Pilot Grove, Missouri. Burial was in St. Joseph Cemetery,
Clifton City, Missouri. Mr. Stock was the son of Herschel and Eula Stock. He was raised
by James E. Barnes who preceded him in death. He was married to Barbara Kramps, May
15, 1959. He was a veteran of Korea and a farmer most of his life. Mr. Stock was a
member of the Elks Lake Taneycomo Lodge 2557 and a member of the Masonic
Sheffield Lodge in Kansas City. Surviving are his wife, Barbara; one son, Dennis, of the
home; and three brothers, Henry, Wright City, Loyd and Harold, both of Kansas City.
Stockard, James P. 1880 - 9 Feb 1962
CCR 22 Feb 1962 p1
Funeral services for James P. Stockard, 81, who died Friday, Feb. 9 in Detroit,
Mich., were in the Bradford Surridge Funeral Home in Marionville Feb. 14 with the Rev

Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Olive Cemetery north of Marionville.
Mr. Stockard was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include one son, James
W. Stockard of 1631 W. Lee in Springfield; one daughter, Juanita Garis of Belleville, N.
J.; two brothers, Henry S. of Billings and Jack of Cisco, Tex.; two sister, Junie Johnson of
Portalis, N. M. and Josie Pendleton of Neosho; 15 grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Stockdale, Patsy Ann (Vanderhoof) 15 Nov 1940 - 15 Feb 1990 OH 1 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Nina Vanderhoof; married Gerald Stockdale]
Patsy Ann Stockdale, 49, Springfield, died Feb. 15, 1990, in Cox Medical Center
South. She is survived by her husband, Gerald, Springfield; two sons, Jerry and Gary,
both of the home; her parents, Jack and Nina Vanderhoof, Springfield; a brother, Howard
Vanderhoof, Pleasant Hope; and three sisters, Luann Adams, Virginia Woolery and
Jackie Moore, all of Springfield. Services were held in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Burial was in Temple Hill Cemetery, Bruner.
Stockstill, Effie F. 19 Jul 1887 - 22 Feb 1954 CCR 25 Feb 1954 p4
Effie F. Stockstill, 66, died at 9:20 p.m. Monday in Burge Hospital where she had
been a patient for two weeks, She had been a resident of the Highlandville community
most of her life. She had been living with a daughter, Mrs. Metta Jean Scott of Route 8
for more than eight years, moving here from Highlandville.. She was a member of the
Church of Christ. Besides the daughter, survivors include two brothers. J. W. Stockstill of
2707 West Elm and T. G. of 1426 West Scott; three sisters, Mrs. Arra Belle Hilton of
Hartshorne, Okla. Mrs. Dalcie Collins of Aurora, Ill. and Mrs. Ann Payne of
Highlandville and two grandchildren. Funeral services were under direction of Harris of
Nixa - Springfield Leader-Press.
Stockstill, Elma Jean (Wade) 9 Feb 1912 - 17 Feb 2006 SN-L 19 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of William & Iva Ann (McConnell) Wade; married Arley Stockstill 6
Jul 1903 -18 Sep 1991]
Mrs. Elma Jean Stockstill, age 94, of Springfield, Mo., passed away February 17,
2006, in Maranatha Manor. She was born February 9, 1912, in Nixa, Mo., to William and
Iva Ann (McConnell) Wade. She was a charter member of the Hamlin Memorial Baptist
Church and currently the oldest living member. She was a homemaker and a loving
mother. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arley Stockstill; one
sister, and two brothers. Elma is survived by four children, Betty Richards, Bob and wife,
Betty E. Stockstill, and Frankie Ann Walker, all of Springfield, Mo., and James W.
Stockstill of Roxboro, N.C.; 15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and nine greatgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 21, 2006, at 3 p.m. in
White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Raymond Wade officiating. There is no
visitation, but in lieu of plants and flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Lottie Moon Missionary fund, C/O Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church, 829 W. Atlantic,
Springfield, MO 65803. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North.
Stockstill, Loretta M. (Healy) 4 Aug 1920 - 11 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991

Loretta M. Stockstill, 71, Ozark, died Wednesday, Dec 11, 1991 in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born Aug. 4, 1920 in New York City. She was the
daughter of David and Elizabeth Healy and was proud of her Native American heritage.
She graduated from New York University and worked as a registered nurse in New York
before moving to the Ozark area 40 years ago. She was a member of the board of
directors for the Neighborhood Center at its onset in Ozark, and served on the board of
OACAC in Springfield. She was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Thomas in 1964; and an infant son, Dorian; her
parents and two brothers. Survivors include three sons, James Stockstill and his wife
Jeannie, Springfield, Donald Stockstill, Ozark, and Charles Stockstill and his wife,
Karen, Ozark; three daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Lonnie Jilck, Ozark,
Maureen and Richard Giles, Ozark and Susan and Dennis Short, Sparta; 13
grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services were held Monday in Adams
Funeral Home with Dr. Emory Elmore Officiating. Burial was in Springfield National
Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Stockstill, Maggie Melvina (Melton) 16 Jan 1890 - 12 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Richard L. & Mattie E. (Ward) Melton; married 15 Dec 1913 Troy G.
Stockstill 2 Dec 1879 - 4 Oct 1962]
Mrs. Maggie Melvina Stockstill, 81, of Springfield, died at 4:45 a.m. Tuesday at t
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Patty Waite, of Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs.
Stockstill was a member of Immanual Baptist church. Surviving in addition to Mrs.
Waite are three other daughters, Mrs. Helen Baker and Mrs. Betty Stiver, both of
Springfield, and Mrs. Shirley Atkinson, Marshfield; two sons, Sanford Stockstill,
Hayward, Calif. and Richard Stockstill, Joplin; 16 grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Klingner Chapel with the Rev.
Fred Plank officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Stockstill, Randall Joe 12 Apr 1955 - 23 Oct 2003 SN-L 26 Oct 2003
Randall Joe Stockstill, 48, Ash Grove, died 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003 in
Stone County. Randall was an inspector and salesman for Litton and later worked in the
experimental department at Micron Industries in Boise, Idaho. He attended Central High
School. After being stationed with the Army in Germany for one year, he returned to the
area and graduated from Spokane High School. He attended College of the Ozarks and
SMS. He loved the outdoors and was a member of College Street Baptist Church. Randall
is survived by his parents, B.J. and Margaret (Duff); a brother, Brent; an uncle and aunt,
Charles and Jane Duff; and numerous other family members and a host of friends.
Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services
are 11 a.m. Monday in Highlandville Cemetery, under direction of the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, October 26, 2003.
Stockstill, Sanford 2 May 1917 - 19 Dec 2006 SN-L 20 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Troy & Maggie Stockstill; married Jerry; married 1988 Velma Cain
Mansbridge]

Sanford Stockstill, 89, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2006, in
the Missouri Veterans Home, Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was born May 2, 1917, in
Christian County, Missouri. Sanford was an Air Force Veteran having served in the
Aleutian Islands off Alaska. Sanford worked 33 years at Crown Zellerbock Paper
Company in California. He was a Christian and a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Maggie Stockstill; a brother, Richard;
a sister, Shirley Atkins; and his first wife Jerry Boyts. In 1988 he married Velma Cain
Mansbridge, who survives him. He is also survived by three sisters, Helen Baker, Betty
Stiver and husband, Harry, and Pat Waite and husband, Bill; a brother-in-law, Bill
Atkins; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends. His wife and family wish to thank all
who cared for him with kindness. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday,
December 21, 2006, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial with full military
honors will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m.
until service time in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Missouri Veterans Home, 1600 S. Hickory, Mount Vernon, MO 65712.
Stockstill, Sarah Kathryn (Gates) 1 May 1904 - 20 Aug 1996
Clipping
Sarah Kathryn Stockstill, 92, Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 4 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1996, in her daughter’s home, Springfield. Sarah was born May 1,
1904, in Springfield, the daughter of Daniel and Mary Elizabeth Gates. She was united in
marriage to Ralph Stockstill in 1922 and to this union 10 children were born. She
accepted Christ as her personal Savior at 27 years of age. She was preceded in death by
her husband and two sons, Richard and Bobby. She is survived by two sons and their
wives, Larry Neil and Irma Ruth, and Allen and Mollie, all of Springfield; six daughters
and their husbands, Betty Jane Atkinson, Fair Grove, Erma and Otto Stephens, Andover,
Kan., Wilma Jones and David Cederstrand, Lake Lotawana, Mo., Peggy and John
Johnston, Andover, Kan., Margie and John Hull, Bruner, Mo., and Mary and J.R.
Hartman, Springfield; Barbara Stockstill, Richard's wife; 31 grandchildren; 52 greatgrandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of
friends. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug . 22, 1996, in Greenlawn Funeral Home
North with Bro. Dan Caldwell officiating. Interment will be in Mount Comfort Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. "God saw that you were
getting tired and more time was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered,
'Come with me.' A golden heart stopped beating, soft, working hands to rest. God broke
our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best! It will be lonely here without you. We'll
miss you more and more each day. Life won't be the same Mom, now that you've gone
away. We know that you're at rest low, in a far, far better place. We're looking forward to
that happy day, when we will see four smiling face." -Author Unknown
Stockstill, Thomas J. “Tom”
1919 - 23 Mar 1964 CCR 26 Mar 1964 p1
T. J. “Tom” Stockstill, 44, of Ozark, died at 9 p.m. Monday in Veteran’s Hospital
in Fayetteville, Ark., following an illness of three months. A veteran of World War II and
a native of Branson, Mr. Stockstill came to Ozark in 1951. An employee of REA in
Ozark, he was a member of Ozark First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife,
Loretta; three sons, James Edward, Donald Richard and Charles Lee; and three daughters,
Barbara Ann, Maureen and Susan Marie, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy

Stockstill, Branson; five brothers, Edwin, Columbia, Ill., Robert L., Branson, Harry,
Uniontown, Kan., M. L. , Houston, Tex. and Capt. Floyd L. Stockstill, USAF, Ankara,
Turkey; six sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Collins, Barnsdall, Okla, Mrs. Betty Davis and Miss
Jean Ann Stockstill, both of Kansas City, Mrs. Jane Jacobson and Mrs. Helen Jamison,
both of Grandview and Mrs. Julie Gate, Branson. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Cecil Swinehart will officiate, Burial will be
in National Cemetery in Springfield,
Stogner, Stanley Dean 11 Apr 1953 - 17 Jul 1967
CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1
Stanley Dean Stogner, 14, of Nixa, died at 1 p.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital
where he had been a patient for several days. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Steven Stogner of Nixa; two brothers, Gary, of the U. S. Military in Vietnam, Dee of the
home; three sisters, June, Susie and Frances, all of the home; maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Anna Gunn, Ozark. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bruner
Cemetery with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial
was under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Stogsdill, Frank Harlon 6 May 1956 - 23 Apr 2003 CCH-N 7 May 2003
[Note: Son of ? & Barbara J. (Kohlhauff) Stogsdill; married Betty Bilyeu]
Frank Harlon Stogsdill, age 46, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 23,
2003 in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was born May 6, 1956 in Springfield. A
computer analyst, Frank had been employed by MCI since 1993. He loved spending time
with his family, and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Bilyeu)
Stogsdill; two children, Nicholas Harlon Stogsdill and Jessica Jean Stogsdill; his mother,
Barbara J. Tunnell, Springfield; a sister, Tammy Lynn Cox and husband Doug, Mount
Vernon; his mother-in-law, Mary Bilyeu; brothers-in-law, Donnie Bilyeu and his wife,
Laurie, and Jim Bilyeu, all of Ozark; sisters-in-law, Sherry Powers and her husband
Eddie, Galena, and Rhonda Henson, Warsaw; and many nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry and Jeanette Kohlhauff. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Cremation will follow.
Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Diabetes Association. Springfield News-Leader, April 25, 2003.
Stoker, Silbey P. 1919 - 15 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: Son of ? & Versie (?) Stoker; married Lorraine]
Funeral services for Silbey P. Stoker, 51 of Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. today in
Lutie Chapel Church in Ozark Country, with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial
will be in the church cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Stoker
died at 3:15 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness. He
was a veteran of World War II, and a barber in the McDaniel Building, Springfield.
Surviving are his wife, Lorraine; a daughter, Sarah Marie, of the home, his mother, Mrs.
Versie Hollingsworth, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Freda Green, Ozark, and two brothers,
Arnold Stoker and J. H. Stoker, both of Springfield.
Stogsdill, Viola (Pruitt) Sallee 26 May 1910 - 31 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990

[Note: Daughter of Rev. John T. & Sarah “Sallie” (Adams) Pruitt; married ? Sallee;
married ? Stogsdill]
Viola Stogsdill, 79, died Saturday, March 31, 1990 in Hutchinson Hospital,
Hutchinson, Kan., following a long illness. Living most of her life in the Chadwick area,
she had lived in Hutchinson since 1972. Survivors include. two sons, Charles Sallee,
Hutchinson, Kan., and Norman Sallee, Prague, Okla.; a daughter, Maxine Armburst,
McPherson, Kan.; three sisters, Lillie Hursh, Ozark; Hattie Lee, Sparta, and Stella
Burkart, Chadwick; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Wednesday, April 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson
officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery in Douglas County. Memorial contributions may
be made to the American Heart Association.
Stokes, Benjamin Franklin Nov 1871 - Nov 1963
B. F. Stokes, 92, a longtime resident of this community, died at his home here at 3
a.m. Thursday after a brief illness. A native of Springfield, Ill., Mr. Stokes was a retired
farmer and a member of the Dunnegan Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Nancy;
four sons, Uriel, Westminster, Colo., E. A., St. Louis, J. W., Little Rock, and Bernie,
Wheatridge, Colo.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Butler Chapel with the Revs. J. E. Jackson and Howard Farris
officiating. Graveside services will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa, at 1 p.m.
Saturday.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of November 14, 1963 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Stokes, George W. 17 Mar 1937 - Feb 1988 OH 11 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of William “Red” & Helen (Swearengin) Stokes; married Ardenia]
George W. Stokes, 50, of Springfield, died at 8:25 a.m. Feb. 3 at Cox North after
a long illness. Services for Mr. Stokes were held Feb. 5 at the Ragan-Thieme Chapel,
Springfield. Burial was in the Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Mr. Stokes was a retired
baker from the Butternut Bread Company, and was a member of the Faith Assembly of
God Church. He was a lifelong resident of Springfield. His survivors include his wife,
Ardenia; one son, Charles Stokes, of Buffalo; four daughters, Beverly Stokes, of Buffalo,
Carol Printy, of Nixa, Brenda Adams, of Springfield, and Georgia Stokes, of the home;
his parents, William (Red) and Helen Stokes, Springfield; four brothers, Delbert L., Joe
D., Samuel F. and Daniel F. Stokes; 10 sisters, Carol Cariscy, Pat Freeman, Elizabeth
Freeman, Martha Asher, Diana Webster, Rebekah Roberds, Deborah Stokes, Pamela
Sherran, Tenna Hire and Nanetta Stokes; his maternal grandmother, Maude Swearengin;
and seven grandchildren.
Stokes, James Winfred 19 Nov 1906 - 17 Apr 1998 CCH-N 29 Apr 1998
James Winfred Stokes, age 91, of Ozark, died Friday, April 17, 1998, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born Nov. 19, 1906, in Boaz and was the son of Benjamin
Franklin and Nancy Louise Stokes. Mr. Stokes was a carpenter before retirement and
continued his craft with woodworking projects. Converted at an early age, he joined Mt.
Sinai Church at Boaz,. He was most recently a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark.

In 1982 he and Zelma Gann were married. His first wife, Zeda, preceded him in death as
well as two brothers, Urel and E.A. Stokes. Survivors include: his wife, Zelma, presently
of Riverview Residential Place; a son, James Stokes, St. Charles, a brother Bernie Stokes,
Denver, Colo.; five step-children and their spouses, Emil and Barbara Gann, Dale and
Nelda Gann, and Don and Marilyn Gann, all of Ozark. Leola and Charles Christman,
Strafford, and Danny Gann, Colorado; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
step-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz.
Stokes, Robert Douglas 12 Oct 1975 - 30 Jan 2006 SN-L 3 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Milton Douglas & Carrol Stokes]
Robert Douglas Stokes, born on October 12, 1975, in Jackson, Mississippi, and
died with his best friend, Bobby Bloomer, on January 30, 2006. Robert is survived by his
best friend and mother, Carrol McManus, Vidor, Texas; his stepfather, Rusty McManus;
his sister, Sandra Renee Hall, Vidor, Texas; and his soul mate, Tami Stahl, Springfield,
Mo. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Milton Douglas Stokes, whom he truly
loved. Robert graduated from Little Cypress Mauriceville High in Orange, Texas, in
1995. He then joined the United States Navy and served from June 1995 until June 2000
as an Anesthesiologist Technician. He then relocated to Austin, Texas, in 2000 where he
met his fiancee, Tami. They resided in Austin, Texas, until January, 2001. Robert and
Tami relocated to Springfield, Mo., to be closer to their families. Robert loved to have
fun by camping with his friends, fishing, shooting guns off his back porch, playing on his
tractor, being with his dog, Hoot, and most of all, making people laugh. He had the best
relationship with his parents, and he will be deeply missed by all of us, but he is with his
Dad again in heaven. "Son, you will be missed so much. You will always be with me in
my heart. I Love You\320your Mom." A memorial service will be held on Saturday,
February 4, 2006, at Northside Assembly of God Church at 11:30 a.m.
Stokes, Selma (Gibson) Gann 28 Dec 1907 - 17 Dec 2000 CCH-N 27 Dec 2000
Selma Gann Stokes, age 92, of Ozark, passed away on Sunday, December 17,
2000 at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield. She had been a resident of the Baptist
Home for the past two years. Mrs. Gann was born to George Washington and Georgia
Clementine Gibson on December 28, 1907 in Sparta In her youth, she taught school and
later worked at the Ozark Ben Franklin store, and represented Merle Norman Cosmetics
as a saleswoman. She was additionally employed by Hocklander Jewelry in Springfield.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark, where she taught Sunday School
for many years. Mrs. Gann was preceded in death by her first husband, Leo Gann; her
second husband, Winfred Stokes, an infant son, Winfred Gann; a sister, Merle Jones; a
grandson, Paul Gann. Survivors include: Five children and their spouses, Emil and
Barbara Gann, Dale and Nelda Gann, Don and Marilyn Gann, all of Ozark, Leola and
Charles Christman of Strafford, Danny Gann of Denver, Colorado; two sisters, Mildred
Watts of Ozark, Christine Merritt of Republic; 11 grandchildren, and 18 greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Friday,
December 22, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. The Reverends Troy Rhoden and Jim
Jeffries officiated. Burial services were held at the Fairview Cemetery in Sparta.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Baptist Home in care of Adams Funeral
Home, 504 W Walnut in Ozark.
Stokes, Zeda (Carter) 13 Jan 1907 - 25 May 1982
Services for Zeda Stokes, 75, Ozark, were held May 28 in Harris Funeral Chapel
in Ozark with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near
Clever. Mrs. Stokes died May 25 in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness.
She was a native of Highlandville and a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark
where she taught beginner Sunday school class for several years. Survivors include her
husband, Winfred; one son, James A., St. Charles; three grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 25, 1982 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Stoll, Leah J. 1 Nov 1891 - 16 Mar 1977 OH 24 Mar 1977 p2
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Leah J. Stoll, 85 of Rogersville, were Friday
at 2 p.m. in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial
was in the Easter Cemetery south of Fordland. Mrs. Stoll, a native of Oregon, died
Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in her home of natural causes. A member of the First Baptist
Church here and a past member of the Rebekah Lodge, she is survived by a son, Carl of
Fordland; three daughters, Mrs. Elma Staton, San Francisco, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Stott,
Rogersville and Mrs. Della Black, Sacramento, Calif,; nine grandchildren and 17 great
grandchildren.
Stone, Alice D. (Daugherty) 19 May 1884 - 20 Jan 1959 CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
Funeral services for Alice Stone, 74 who died Tuesday, Jan. 20 at Springfield
Baptist Hospital, were held Saturday, Jan. 24 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
at Ozark with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin. A native of Christian County, she was a member of the Center Point Church.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Dora McDaniel, Mrs. May Bunch and Mrs. Annie
Bunch; one brother, Rolla Daugherty; and several nieces and nephews.
Stone, Archie Lyle 21 Mar 1907 - 13 Jan 1990 OH 18 Jan 1990
Archie Lyle Stone, 82, Fordland, died Saturday in his home as a result of a fire.
He was a member of Ozark Primitive Baptist Church and was a retired highway
department employee and farmer. He is survived by three daughters, Geneva Jackson,
Springfield, Mary Glaubitz, Rogersville, and Lela Schau, O'Fallon, Ill; four sons, Lyle E.,
of Strafford, Leonard L., of Seymour, Charles, of Springfield, and Lincoln, of
Rogersville; 22 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Luella Stone,
Rogersville; two brothers, Gilbert, Fordland, and Faye, Wichita, Kan.; a sister, Yvonne
Renner, Seymour; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife
and two sons. Services were Tuesday in Bergman-Miller Chapel of Seymour with the
elders Elmer Drumwright and Arlie Moore officiating. Burial was in Pleasant Hills
Cemetery.
Stone, Benjamin Allen 10 Oct 1878 - 17 Aug 1954 CCR 19 Aug 1954 p1

[Note: Son of Robert Brown & Caledonia (Walker) Stone - 1st cousin of 1878 - 1957 man
with the same name - both were grandsons of the 1822-1896 man of that name; married
15 Jun 1907 Mary Alice Johnson July 1883 - 1929; married 20 Feb 1932 Alice Williams]
Funeral services for Benjamin Allen Stone, 75, who died early Tuesday morning,
August 17 in a Springfield Baptist Hospital from injuries suffered in a car accident
August 10 were held Tuesday afternoon, August 19, at two o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral
Home Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr. Stone was a native of Christian County and
drove a school bus for the Ozark School system and Sparta School system for a great
many years. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Alice Stone of the home, route 1,
Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Anna Wills of Rogersville and one brother, Jim Stone from
the state of Oklahoma.
Stone, Benjamin Allen Nov 1878 - Nov 1957 CCM 21 Nov 1957 p4
[Note: son of John Edward & Mary Isabell (McHaffie) Stone - 1st cousin of 1878 - 1954
man]
Funeral services for Mr. Allen Stone of Columbus, Kan. were held last Saturday
at the Murdock Chapel in the Columbus Cemetery. Mr. Stone died following an illness
of several weeks. He was a brother of Dan, Bill and Cue Stone of Linden, and Mrs. Ada
Handy and Mrs. Etta Hedgpeth of Springfield. Driving to Columbus for the services
were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stone, Mrs. Sam Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stone, Mr. Carl Stone,
Mr. Cue Stone, Mr. Jim Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Short, Mr. George McDaniel and
Carol, all of Linden; Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson, Mr.. and Mrs. Milburn Blevins and Mr.
and Mrs. Will Forgey, all of Ozark; and Mrs. Clyde Hanks of Springfield.
Stone, Edna Mae (Forgey) 27 Nov 1888 - Feb 1977 OH 17 Feb 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of Andrew D. & Annie V. (Bray) Forgey; married 5 Feb 1907 David
Allen Stone who died 14 Nov 1957 her husband was the son of John Edward & Mary
Isabell (McHaffie) Stone - his census records and obituary call him Benjamin Allen
Stone - lived in Columbus, Kansas - probably confused the name of their son David with
her husband’s. He was called Allen, possibly to avoid confusion with his first cousin of
the same name and age - both were named for their grandfather]
Mrs. Edna Mae Stone, age 88 of Columbus, route four, died in the Maude Norton
City Hospital where she had been a patient for about three weeks. She had been in failing
health several years. The daughter of Andrew D. and Anna Bray Forgey, she was born
Nov. 27, 1888 in Christian County, MO. She grew to womanhood in Missouri and
married David Allen Stone Feb, 5 , 1907. They moved to the Crestline area where they
lived until moving to a farm south of Columbus in 1938. Mr. Stone preceded his wife in
death Nov. 14, 1957. Mrs. Stone was a member of the Church of Christ in Columbus.
Survivors include six sons, Ray Stone, Columbus, Route two; Lemmie Stone and Ellis
Stone, Galena route one; Jack Stone and Manford Stone, Columbus Route four and David
“Dude” Stone, Anderson, Mo.; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Larison, 527 S. Florida;
Mrs. Judy Gleason, Columbus route four and Mrs. Billie George, Parsons; two brothers,
William Forgey of Sparta, Mo and Homer Forgey of Arlington, VA.; 27 grandchildren;
25 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A daughter, Betty Nell Stone
preceded her mother in death in 1946. Two brothers and two sisters are also deceased.

Stone, Edna Rosella (Wise) 9 Aug 1936 - Apr 1978
Graveside services for Mrs. Edna Rosella Stone, 41, Oak Grove, will be at 10 a.m.
Saturday in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz. Mrs. Stone died at 7 p.m. Wednesday in her
home after apparently having a heart attack. She was a member of the Oak Grove First
Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Donald; a daughter, Mrs. Donna Hall,
Oak Grove; two sons, Kenneth and Jeffery, both of the home; a brother, Norman Wise;
and three sisters, Mrs. Velma Hart, Clever, Mrs. Clella Vankleek, Walnut Shade, and
Mrs. Bixie Baker, Kansas City.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
April 26, 1978 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Stone, John Quincy “Cue” 15 Aug 1884 - 26 Jul 1965 CCR 25 Jul 1965 p1
[Note: Son of John Edward & Mary Isabell (McHaffie) Stone; married Iva Ann Bray
Feb 1889 - 1937]
Funeral services for Cue Stone, 80, who died here at 5:30 p.m. Monday, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was
in Linden Cemetery. Mr. Stone, of Route 2, Rogersville, was a lifelong resident of the
Linden community and a member of the Sparta Christian Church. He died at the Bilyeu
nursing home here. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Imogene Tillman and Mrs.
Kathleen Short, both of Route 2, Rogersville; six grandchildren; one great grandchild; a
brother, Dan Stone, Route 2, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Ada Handy and Mrs. Etta
Hedgpeth, both of Springfield.
Stone, John T. 25 Jul 1915 - 6 Jun 1973 OH 14 Jun 1973 p11
[Note: Son Higdon Richard Jarrett & Dinah E. (Preston) Stone; married Marguerite]
John T. Stone, 57, Tulsa, Okla,. formerly of Sparta, died last Wednesday at
Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa after a short illness. He was a driver for Grayhound bus. He is
survived by his wife, Marguerite; two brothers, Bob, Springfield and Dink, Oklahoma
City and his mother, Mrs. Dinah Stone, Ozark. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.
Saturday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery.
Stone, Lucille (Overturf) Killingsworth 19 Feb 1911 - 8 Aug 2001
[Note: married Maurice Killingsworth who died 1990; married Silus Stone]
Lucille Killingsworth Stone, 90, Clever, departed this life at 4:30 a.m.
Wednesday, August 8, 2001 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, following a short
illness. Lucille was a member of the Clever United Methodist Church and a 50-year
member of Billings Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Maurice Killingsworth, in 1990, and a brother, John Overturf. She is survived by her
husband, Silus Stone; a daughter Nancy and her husband, Steven McLeod, of Fort Myers,
Fla.; a son John Killingsworth and his wife, Judy, of Springfield; four grandchildren;
three great-grandchildren; a sister, Ila Holmes, of Des Moines, Iowa; and a brother, Bill
Ray Overturf, of Springfield. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 11,
2001 in Meadors Funeral Homes, Clever, with the Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating.
Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Springfield. The Clever chapel will be

open 11 a.m. Friday; with visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be
made to the Clever United Methodist Church.
Stone, Lucille Madelyn (Frizelle) 17 Oct 1929 - 28 Sep 2005 SN-L 30 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of Orion William & Nora Estelle (Vickery) Frizelle; married 4 Apr 1948
Loren Thomas Stone]
Lucille Madelyn Stone, age 75, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday,
September 28, 2005, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October
17, 1929, in Nevada, Missouri, the daughter of Orion William and Nora Estelle (Vickery)
Frizelle. On April 4, 1948, she and Loren Thomas Stone were united in marriage. Mrs.
Stone was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Springfield. Her love for her Lord
was reflected in all she did. She enjoyed singing the in church choir, and was always
looking for ways to help others. She was a wonderful, caring mother and grandmother
and a loving companion to her husband. Every member of the family was special to her,
and each one will miss her. Survivors include: Her husband, Loren; four children and
their spouses, Connie and Larry Lillich, Springfield, Lana and Jim Jenkins, Sparta, Tom
and Mary Stone, Springfield, and Perrie and Susan Stone, Nixa; nine grandchildren,
Jennifer Moore, Nate Lillich and his wife, Nancy, Matt Lillich and his wife, Maria, Andy
Jenkins and his wife, Tara, Mark Jenkins and his wife, Jennifer, Grant Jenkins and his
wife, Rebekah, Jessica Stone, Leigh Anna Stone, and Cassie Stone; three greatgrandchildren, Kaelin, Madelyn, and Isaac Jenkins; three sisters, Mildred Hornbeck,
Topeka, Kansas, Charline Whitsitt, Grandview, Missouri, and Patty Hedstrom, Lincoln,
California; two brothers, Eugene Frizelle, Mission Viejo, California, and Gerald Frizelle,
Kearney, Missouri. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 1 in Ridgecrest
Baptist Church Chapel, 2210 W. Republic Road, Springfield, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark, Missouri. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer
Society or to Ridgecrest Baptist Church.
Stone, Margaret Louise (Batson) 5 Nov 1929 - 21 May 2005 SN-L 23 May 2005
Margaret Louise Stone, 75, Billings, born Nov. 5, 1929, died May 21, 2005,
surrounded by family and friends in her home. She leaves behind a daughter, Sharon Ann
Adair and husband, Lee, Billings; two sons, Don Stone, Sr., and wife, Dorothy, Billings,
and James Stone, of the home; a brother, Wayne Batson and wife, Tootie, Billings; four
granddaughters, Cynthia Stone, Teaerra, Keana, and Asia Adair; three grandsons, Doug,
Don, Jr., and Earnie Stone; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at
12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Burial will
follow at 2 p.m. in Springfield National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, in the funeral home.
Stone, Mary E. (Weter) Hammons 24 Jun 1939 - 10 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004
p8A
Mary E. (Weter) Stone, 65, Chadwick, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in her home
surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 24, 1939 in Chadwick, the daughter
of Delbert and Mable (Pierce) Weter. At the young age of nine, Mary gave her life to

Christ and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Chadwick. She was a
hardworking mother devoted to her family and an exceptionally caring grandmother. She
enjoyed sewing and working in her yard. Mary was preceded in death by her mother,
Mable Weter; one sister, Fern Weter; an infant brothers, James Thomas Weter;
granddaughter, Kimberly Clark; grandson, Oscar Dennison; and nephew, Jamie Coffer.
She is survived by two daughters, Pat Powers and friend Kelly Hackler of
Charity, Missouri; and Pam Maggard and husband Keith of Chadwick; five sons, Danny
Hammons and wife Teri of Sparta; Jim Hammons and wife Glenda of Sparta; George
Hammons and wife Dee of Morrisville, Missouri; Bob Weter and wife Robin of
Highlandville and Tiny Hammons and wife Lisa of Grovespring, Missouri; her father,
Delbert Weter of Chadwick; twenty-five grandchildren, Julie Clark, Angie Stone, Megan
and Amy Hammons, Tom and Emma Hammons, Sheila Gonzoles, Darrelene Kitchhoff;
Boyce Smallwood, Nick and Dana Messersmith, Jessie, Jerry and James Maggard, Kalob,
Mason and Johanna Weter, Cody and Kalee Hammons, Amanda Dennison, Rick and
Stephany Hackler; 15 great grandchildren plus one on the way; one sister, Peggy Coffer
and husband Junior of Ozark; six brothers, Joe Weter and wife Wilma of Springfield;
Ronnie Weter and wife Dianne of Ozark; Gene Weter and wife Sandy of Chadwick;
Dean Weter of Chadwick; Dave Weter and wife Marie of Chadwick; Steve Weter and
wife Sherry of Hollister; many nieces, nephews and living friends. Funeral services were
held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 13, 2004 in the First Baptist Church of Chadwick,
under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Larry
Hargus officiating. Burial followed in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation was
from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 12, 2004 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stone, Megan Michele 17 Dec 1984 - 15 May 2005 SN-L 18 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Terry and Michele (Cobler) Stone]
Megan Michele Stone, age 20, of Nixa, presently living in Orlando, Fla., passed
away Sunday, May 15, 2005, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born
December 17, 1984, the daughter of Terry and Michele (Cobler) Stone. Megan graduated
from Nixa High School in 2003. Megan was outgoing and never knew a stranger. She
enjoyed participating in several sports. She was presently attending Seminole Community
College in Sanford, Fla., where she was a manager for the softball team. She loved her
brothers, and all her family. She will be missed by her family and many friends.
Survivors include her parents, Terry and Michele; three brothers, Mike Stone and wife,
Julie, Highlandville, Marty Stone and wife, Ann Marie, Orlando, Fla., and Matthew
Stone, Nixa; grandparents, Delmer and Ava Jean Stone, New Sharon, Iowa and Floretta
Cobler, Newton, Iowa; nephews and nieces, Trenton and Nic Stone, Karmyn Peters, and
Ethan and Emma Stone; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation will be from 6
to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, in the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in
McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Megan
Stone Softball Scholarship Fund at Empire Bank, P.O. Box 363, Nixa, MO 65714.
Stone, Norman Damon 5 Apr 1916 - 28 Oct 2003 CCH-N 5 Nov 2003
Norman Damon Stone, age 87, died peacefully in his home in Ozark on Tuesday,
Oct. 28, 2003. He was born April 5, 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Stone Graduated from

Northwestern University. He and his surviving wife, Jamie, were married in 1989. Mr.
Stone worked as an efficiency analyst before retirement. In 1990 he and his wife moved
to Ozark from Florida. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
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Stone, Phyllis J. (Daugherty) 23 Jul 1932 - 8 Oct 1991 OH 17 Oct 1991
Phyllis J. Stone, Kansas City, formerly of Sparta, died Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1991 in
Kansas City. She was born July 23, 1932 in Sparta, the daughter of Bob Stone and Zelma
Daugherty. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a closing secretary with
McLaury Realtors, Kansas City. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.
She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, including Diana Faith, of the
home. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 at Hopedale Cemetery,
Ozark.
Stone, Purnie A. (Cupp) 6 Jun 1890 - 30 Aug 1969 CCR 4 Sep 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Rose G. & Mary Ellen "Mollie" (Brown) Cupp; other records all give
name as Purnie; married Walter O. Stone 29 Dec 1886 - 4 Mar 1972]
Funeral services for Mrs. Burnie Stone, 79 of Branson, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Spokane Cemetery under the direction of Whelchel Funeral Home of Branson. Mrs.
Stone died at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Cox Medical Center after a long illness. Survivors
include one daughter, Mrs. Tressie Chaney of Branson; two sons, Clell and Dan, both of
Branson; two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Miller of Walnut Shade and Mrs. Lola Bilyeu of
Chestnut Ridge; 11 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.
Stone, Robert Brown “Bob” 6 Nov 1912 - 26 Jan 1975 OH 6 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Higdon Richard & Dinah (Preston) Stone; married Zelma Marie
Daugherty 16 Mar 1914 - 17 Jun 1986]
Funeral services for Bob Stone, 62, Springfield, formerly of Sparta, were held
January 28, at Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Tom Smith officiating, Burial was in Linden
Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Marie; one daughter, Phyllis of Kansas City; and
one brother, F. R. “Dink” Stone of Oklahoma City, Okla.
Stone, Theodore "Ted" 2 Feb 1917 - 16 Mar 1999 CCH-N 24 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Paul & Eva (Huffman) Stone; married 18 Jul 1940 Jean McAlister]
Theodore "Ted" Stone, 82, Ava, MO., passed away at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, March
16, 1999, in Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare Center, Ava, Missouri. Ted was born
February 2, 1917, in Madison, IL. to Paul and Eva Huffman Stone. Ted grew up around
the Ava community. On July 18, 1940 he was united in marriage to Jean McAlister in
McAlester OK. They resided in Tucson, AZ. and moved back to Ava twenty two years
ago to open an auto repair shop. Ted was a member of the First General Baptist Church,
Ava. He also founded a local Parkinson's support group. He was preceded in death by his
parents, two sisters, and one brother. His survivors include his wife Jean, of the home;
two daughters. Janet and her husband Phillip Stone, Loveland, CO., Sue and husband
Michael McCormick, Tucson, AZ.; one sister, Polly Broderson, Kansas City, MO.; one
half-brother, Phillip Stone, Harrison, AR.; and four granddaughters. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Friday, March 19, 1999 in First General Baptist Church, Ava, with Rev.

Robert Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Ava Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday,
March 18, 1999 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in First General Baptist Church, Ava, under the
direction of Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stone, William A. “Bill”
7 Apr 1891-2 May 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
[Note: Son of John Edward & Mary Isabell (McHaffie) Stone; married Ava Hedgpeth 23
Dec 1909}
Funeral services for William A. “Bill” Stone, 69, of Linden, who died Monday,
May 2 at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel
at Ozark with Francis Bishop officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin. Descendant of a pioneer Christian County family, he spent his entire life in
the Linden community. He was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Ava Stone; one son, Carl “Buster” Stone of the home; two
brothers, Cue Stone and Dan Stone of Linden; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Hedgpeth and Mrs.
Ada Handy, both if Springfield.
Stone, William J. “Bill”
1886 - 14 Dec 1952 CCR 26 Dec 1952 p4
[Note: According to Chaffin Funeral Home records, Myrtle Lee Stone, dau of Bergman
Stone, was second wife of John Quincy Baird, so presumably this is the father of William
J. “Bill” Stone - wife was Laura who m/1 a Wasson]
Bill Stone, 66, of Mincy, Mo. died Sunday evening, Dec, 14, of a heart attack
while attending church in Branson. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stone, a step-son,
George Wasson of Mincy; a sister, Mrs. John Q. Baird of Ozark and a brother, Edgar
Stone of Fairfax, Okla. Funeral services were held on the following Wednesday afternoon
at the Garrison church with burial in the nearby cemetery.
Stoner, Corene F. 1925 - 16 Feb 2006 SN-L Feb 17 2006
Corene F. Stoner, age 80, of Ozark, passed away on Thursday. A graveside
funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may call at the funeral home between the hours of
noon and 7 p.m. today for viewing.
Stoner, Eulalah (Baird) 28 Jul 1926 – 19 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Eulalah Stoner, age 73, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2000 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born July 28, 1926 in Ozark, the
daughter of Oran and Mary Ruth Wells Baird. In 1974, Eulalah and Earl Stoner were
married. Her parents and three infant sons preceded her in death. She worked as a
household assistant for families in Ozark before her retirement. She was a member of
First Baptist Church of Ozark, and belonged to the Bethany Sunday School Class.
Survivors include: her husband, Earl; her step-mother, Mabel Baird, Highlandville; a sister, Wanda Estep, Harrison, Arkansas; a half-sister, Sharon Mitchell, Chadwick; a halfbrother, Roy Baird, Highlandville; a step-sister, Annabelle Daniels, Ozark; a brother-inlaw, William Stoner, Ozark; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Friday,
July 21, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Reverend Troy Rhode and Reverend
Jim Jeffrey officiating. Burial followed in Cemetery.

Stoner, Infant 18 Sep 1952 - 18 Sep 1952 CCR 25 Sep 1952 p8
Graveside services were held Friday afternoon at the Highlandville Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home and Rev. Harold Hurst for the infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stoner. The baby was born Thursday, September 18, at St. John
Hospital in Springfield.
Stoner, Thomas J. 29 May 1896 - 16 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
[Note: Son of William Henry & Delia K. (McMahan) Stoner; married Iva Belle Essick]
Funeral services for Thomas J. Stoner, 69, who died Tuesday, August 16, in the
Veterans Hospitalin Fayetteville, Ark. were held today at 2 p.m. in Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Stoner, veteran of World War I, was a
lifelong resident of the Ozark Community. Survivors include his wife, Iva; three sons,
William Stone of Highlandville, Earl Stoner of Ozark and George of the home; two
grandchildren; six sisters, Mrs. Mollie Mefford, Neosho, Mrs. Lunda Hammonds,
Highlandville, Mrs. Eunice Williams, Brighton, Mrs. Grace Pendergraph, Flemington,
Mrs. Mattie Green, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Sullie Morris of Kansas.
Stoner, William Thomas 1922 - 21 Apr 2004 SN-L 23 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Thomas James and Iva B. (Essick) Stoner; married 25 Dec 1940 Corene F.
Bryan]
William Thomas Stoner, age 81, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 21,
2004, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. A graveside funeral will be at 10
a.m. Monday, April 26, in Highlandville Cemetery with Charles Eakins officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may call
at the funeral home from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
AND
Stoner, William Thomas 17 Oct 1922 - 21 Apr 2004 CCH-N 28 Apr 2004
William Thomas Stoner, age 81, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 21,
2004 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born October 17, 1922 in
Christian County, the son of Thomas James and Iva B. (Essick) Stoner. On December 25,
1940 he and Corene F. Bryan were united in marriage. During his working career he
worked in the timber business, for Ash Gove Lime, Dayco, and was a Janitor for Ozark
Schools. Survivors include: His wife, Corene; two children, John T. Stone and his wife
Betty, Ozark, and George Stoner and his wife, Donna, Ozark; two grandchildren; and a
brother, Earl Stoner, Ozark. A graveside funeral was at 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 26, in
Highlandville Cemetery with Charles Eakins officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends could call at the funeral home from 16:00 p.m. Sunday.
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Stoneman, Carla Dawn 29 Jun 1963 – 2 Jul 1963 CCR 4 Jul 1963
Carla Dawn Stoneman, three-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Connie Stoneman,
Route 2, Rogersville, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday at Springfield Baptist Hospital of a heart
ailment. Surviving besides the parents are the paternal grandmother, Mrs. L.E. West,
2024 North National, Springfield, paternal grandfather, E. . Stoneman, Route 2, Ozark;
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Rogers, Route 2, Rogersville; and the paternal

great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M.M. Samuels, 2027 North National, Springfield.
Graveside services were at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Hopedale Cemetery. Dwayne Bray
officiated and burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stoops, Sharla Kay (Murfin) 1 Jan 1939 - 8 Nov 1999 CCH-N 10 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charles Everett & Idola Frances (Cross) Murfin; married 13 Jul 1958
Dwain Stoops]
Sharla Kay Stoops, age 60, of Nixa, passed away Monday, November 8, 1999 in
her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 1, 1939 in Hartshorn, Missouri
and was the daughter of Charles Everett and Idola Frances (Cross) Murfin. On July 13,
1958 she and Dwain Stoops were married. Mrs. Stoops had been a teacher at Ozark
Middle School. She was also a State Certified Real Estate Appraiser, working with her
husband in the family owned appraisal business. She was a member of Riverside Road
Church of Christ. in Ozark. Because of her strong faith in Christ, Kay was able to reach
out to comfort and encourage others. Survivors include: her husband, Dwain; two
daughters and their husbands, Robin and David Scott, Morrisville, and Sonya and Bart
Bodenhamer, Nixa; five grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua and Rachael Scott, and Kyle and
Kelsey Bodenhamer; her mother, Idola Murfin, Nixa; her brother, Charles Murfin, Jr. and
his wife Karen, Ozark; a sister Frances Campbell and her husband, Eldon, Mill Valley,
California; her mother-in-law, Daisy Stoops, Ozark; five nephews and their families. Her
father, Charles Murfin, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 10 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Thomas D. Dennis
officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Visitation was from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday in
the funeral home. I Will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2.
Stoops, Sylvan C. 22 Aug 1907 - 10 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Son of Hugh & Nancy (Summers) Stoops; married 28 Feb 1938 Daisy Adelia
Cooper]
Sylvan C. Stoops, age 91, of Ozark, died Wednesday, February 10, 1999 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born August 22, 1907 in Summersville, Missouri, and was the
son of Hugh and Nancy (Summers) Stoops. He lived most, of his life in Summersville
and on February 28, 1938 married Daisy Adelia Cooper. He worked for many years in
the general stores and grocery business in the Summersville area. Mr. Stoops was a
member of the Church of Christ serving as elder and as a song leader for over thirty years
in Summersville and Flat Rock Churches. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Jack's
Fork River. Survivors include: his wife, Daisy; a son, Dwain Stoops and his wife, Sharla
Kay, Nixa; a daughter, Karen Murfin and her husband Chuck, Jr., Ozark; four
grandchildren and their spouses, Robin Kay and David Scott, Willard, Sonya Rae and
Bart Bodenhamer, Nixa, Chuck Murfin, III and his wife, Dana, Ozark, and Randy and
Tonya Murfin, Springfield; eight great-grandchildren, Nathan Murfin, Laikyn Murfin,
Ryan, Joshua, and Rachel Scott, Kyle and Kelsey Bodenhamer, and Nicolas Murfin, born
Feb. 10, 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Earl and Vernon
Stoops. A funeral service was Saturday, February 13, in Summersville Church of Christ
with Evangelist James Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Flat Rock Cemetery under the

direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A visitation with service following was held
Friday, February 12, in the funeral home.
Stott, Harold M. 26 Mar 1915 - 6 May 1971 CCR 13 May 1971 p8
[Note: married Eileen M. 6 Oct 1915 - 25 Dec 1999]
Funeral services for Harold Stott, 56, of Lakeland, Fla. formerly of Ava, were at
3:30 p.m. Saturday in Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava with the Rev. Howard English
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Stott died at 11 a.m. Thursday at a
doctor’s office in Ava after suffering an apparent heart attack while visiting relatives. He
was a former Ava merchant and a member of First Baptist Church at Ava and Henderson
Lodge No. 477, AF & AM at Rogersville. Surviving are his wife, Eileen; two daughters,
Mrs. Janice Ireland, Ava, and Mrs. Diana Latimer, Marshall; a son, Robert Stott, Ozark;
his mother, Mrs. Grace Gilbert, Ava; two half-sisters, a half-brother and four
grandchildren.
Stouffer, Virgil Galen d June 1953 CCR 2 Jul 1953 p1
Called to Nebraska By Death of Brother
A heart attack suffered June 20 was fatal for Virgil Galen Stouffer of Fullerton,
Neb., brother of Mrs. Adam Jarecke of Ozark. Attending funeral services at Fullerton
were Mr. and Mrs. Adam Jarecke and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jarecke of Ozark and Mr. and
Mrs. Wesley Jarecke of Monett. While in Nebraska, the group visited Mr. Adam
Jarecke’s mother, Mrs. Mary Jarecke at Brownsville; and other relatives and friends.
Enroute home, they visited friends at Lawrence, Kan.
Stow, Arlena Adeline 19 Jul 1866 - 15 Jun 1958 CCR 19 Jun 1958 p1
Funeral services for Arlena Adeline Stow, 91, who died last Saturday at the
Kimbrough Rest Home in Springfield were held Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock in
the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Bro. Perry officiating. Burial was in Dodson
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Daughter of a pioneer Greene County family, she
was a member of the Church of Christ. She had been an invalid since suffering a hip
fracture 13 years ago. Only survivors are one son, Wannie D. Stow of Springfield and
two grandchildren.
Stow, Herman A. 22 Feb 1897 - 16 Sep 1969 CCR 18 Sep 1969 p4
[Note: spelling from tombstone]
Herman A. Stowe, 72, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday in the Elmhurst Nursing Home
in Webb City following a long illness. A native of Stone County, Mr. Stowe had resided
in Aurora and Joplin most of his life. His only known survivors are cousins. Graveside
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Mount Carmel with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Stowe, Benjamin Franklin 8 Apr 1874 - 12 Nov 1948 CCR 18 Nov 1948
[Note: Son of Marville & Mary E. (Edwards) Stowe, Jr.; married Rebecca Elizabeth
Holland 8 Aug 1874 - 30 Mar 1961; spelling from tombstone & other records]
Benjamin Franklin Stow, 74, died at his home in Springfield Friday, Nov. 12,
following an illness of about eight months. Mr. Stow had lived most of his life in

Christian county, moving to Springfield last February. Survivors include his widow,
Elizabeth; three sons, Charles B. and J. Carl of Springfield, and Glynn F. of Phoenix,
Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Wilma Barnard of Fordland, Mo.; a brother, T.W. Stow of
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Cassie Wileman of Erick, Okla.; 11 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Center Point Church of Christ
near Rogersville at 2:30 Sunday afternoon with Brother Lee Starnes officiating. Burial
was in Roller cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Stowe, Herman A. 22 Feb 1896 - Sep 1969
Herman A. Stowe, 72, died at 4:20 a.m. Tuesday at the Elmhurst Nursing Home
in Webb City following a long illness. A native of Stone County, Mr. Stowe had resided
in Aurora and Joplin most of his life. His only known survivors are cousins. Graveside
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the Mount Carmel Cemetery with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Harris of
Nixa.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Stowe, John R. 17 Mar 1954 - 17 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p6
Services for John R. Stowe, 23, of 1350 South Kimbrough, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Herman H. Lohmeyer Chapel with the Rev. Herbert Swearengin
officiating, Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. Stowe was found dead in a
motel room at Travel Lodge Motel, 505 St. Louis, at 1 p.m. Friday by Springfield police.
Dr. Erwin Busiek, coroner, rules “asphyxiation - intentional self-inflicted.”
Stowe, Patricia Anne (Luxford) 3 Nov 1936 - 19 Dec 2003 SN-L 21 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Mildred Luxford; married 7 Jan 1955 Dan Stowe]
Patricia Anne Stowe, age 67, of Ozark, passed away peacefully at 5 p.m. Friday,
Dec. 19, 2003, in CICU at St. John's Hospital due to complications from heart surgery.
Pat was born in Muskegon, Mich. on Nov. 3, 1936, to Arthur and Mildred Luxford. She
moved to Springfield in 1954 where she met her husband, Dan Stowe, and they were
married on Jan. 7, 1955. Pat and Dan moved to southern California in 1959 and made
their home there for 30 years. They returned to Missouri in 1989 and bought a home just
north of Ozark. Pat was a loving wife and mother who chose to stay at home until her
children finished school. She went into real estate selling condos in Palm Springs. Upon
her return to Missouri, Pat worked at Famous Barr in the cosmetics and fragrances
department. She was known for her beauty and cooking. She made friends with everyone
she met. Her beauty didn't stop with the outer only, but went deep inside. She loved to
dance, spending three days a week at the Senior Center at Doling Park Line Dancing with
her friends. During most of the year, she would perform with the Senior Kicking Kountry
Line Dancers at nursing homes or wherever they were asked; she was very proud to be
the "girls'" captain. During the past few months, God had reached down and touched Pat.
Recently she was baptized into the Smyrna Baptist Church in Ozark. It was one of the
happiest days of her life. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her three and a half
year-old brother, Chuckie; and her nine day-old daughter, Sally Anne. Surviving are her
loving husband, Dan, of the home; two sons, Bob and his wife, Marleen of Meridian,
Idaho, Dale and his wife, Joyce, Anaheim, Calif.; her daughter, Cindy and husband John
Peaslee of Tigard, Ore.; nine grandchildren, Ryan, Lisa, Mark, Kimberly, Kelly and

Danny, all Stowe kids, and Candice, Christina and Anthony Peaslee; brothers Gene
Luxford and wife Trudy of Victorville, Calif., Bobby Luxford and wife Patty, state of
Michigan; sisters-in-law, Vickie Lee, Springfield, Virginia and husband Carl Pittman,
Fair Grove, and Annabelle Stowe, Springfield; several nephews, nieces and cousins; and
a ton of loving friends and neighbors who all loved her like family. We all thank the
nurses in 2ICU who cared for Pat these past five weeks. Funeral services are 9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2003, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with Rev. Dale Grubaugh
officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery. Visitation is 5:30 to
7 p.m. Monday in Greenlawn South.
Strader, L. Carroll 1922 - 2 Jul 2004 SN-L 4 Jul 2004
L. Carroll "L.C." Strader, age 82, of Marionville, formerly of Sparta, a retired
feed elevator owner, passed away Friday, July 2, 2004, in his home. Funeral services are
10 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2004, at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely
Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial will follow with a graveside service at 3:30 p.m. in the
Woodland Heights Cemetery, Rector, Ark. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. today in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo.
AND
Strader, L. Carroll "L. C."
22 Jul 1921 - 2 Jul 2004 CCH-N 14 Jul 2004
L. Carroll Strader fondly known as "L.C." died Friday, July 2, 2004, in his
Marionville home at the age of 82 years 11 months and 10 days. He was born July 22,
1921, at Cardwell, MO. the son of Harve and Nora (Martin) Strader. On October 25,
1940, L.C. was united in marriage to Thelma McEwen at Truman, Arkansas, and this
union was blessed with four children. L.C. was an intelligent, honest, hardworking and
helpful businessman. He owned and operated a grain elevator business and was a man of
vision with good ideas and leadership. He especially enjoyed people, his Church of Christ
family and telling stories. L.C. was a devoted husband of 63 years, a caring father and
grandfather and a loyal friend. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Peggy Joyce
Hall and Carolyn Sue Strader; his parents; three brothers; and one sister. L.C. is lovingly
survived by his wife Thelma, of the family home; one daughter, Shirley Fay Henry of
San Antonio, Texas; one son, Bobby Wayne Strader of Pleasant Hope, MO.; nine
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren, several other relatives and caring friends.
Funeral services were held at 10:00am Monday, July 5, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial followed in Woodland Heights
Cemetery at Rector, Arkansas. Visitation was held from 3 to 5pm Sunday July 4, 2004, in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Stratton, John E. 4 Mar 1872 - 1 Apr 1961 CCR 6 Apr 1961 p1
Funeral services for John E. Stratton, 89, who died Saturday at the home of a
daughter, Mrs. T. B. Chaffin of Ozark, where he lived, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Chaffin Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated. Burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery.
Stratton, Leonard, Rev. 22 Feb 1904 - 1 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Dorothy M.]

Services for the Rev. Leonard Stratton, 73, of 831 West Scott, were at 11 a.m.
Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Fred Wood officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Stratton died at 7 p.m. Saturday in the
University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, after a two-year illness. Mr. Stratton,
who was a lifelong resident of Springfield, retired from Frisco in 199 and had been the
past of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 826 South Golden, for the past 13 years. Surviving are
his wife, Dorothy M., two sons, Dennis of Springfield and Wesley, with the U. S. Marine
Corps in North Caroling; three step-sons, Bob Williams and Kenny and Randy Thomas,
all of Springfield; three step-daughters, Miss Pat Williams and Miss Loretta Thomas,
both of Springfield and Mrs. Janice Lafferty, Oldfield; two brothers, Lester of Springfield
and Herbert of Reeds Spring and five grandchildren.
Strauser, Mina Ruth (Adams) 17 Nov 1917 - 21 May 2003
Mina Ruth Adams Strauser, 85, St. Ann, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2003,
in her home. She was born Nov. 17, 1917 south of Ozark, the daughter of Jimmy and
Rose (Phillips) Adams. During her working career she sold Avon products, portraits, and
most recently worked for Krogers Grocery Store. She and Frank A Strauser were united
in marriage in 1982. Four sisters, Verda Adams, Wilma Warren, Leora Daughtery and
Cleo White; and her parents preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Frank
Strauser; and a son, Frank Lutz, both of the home. Funeral services were at 9:30 a.m.
May 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial
followed in Selmore Cemetery.
Strayhorn, Larry Lee, Sr. 24 Sep 1933 - 22 Feb 2007 SN-L 24 Feb 2007
[Note: Son of Chester Lee & Eva Louise (Tidwell) Strayhorn; married Bobbie]
Larry Lee Strayhorn Sr., age 73, of Nixa, passed away February 22, 2007. He was
born September 24, 1933, in Sikeston, the son of Chester Lee and Eva Louise (Tidwell)
Strayhorn. Larry served four years in the U.S. Navy before joining the U.S. Air Force,
working at the Pentagon for five years. After serving in the military, he worked as a
policeman and Missouri highway patrolman before becoming a U.S. Marshal for 27
years. He was a member of the Nixa General Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife,
Bobbie Strayhorn, Nixa; a son, Larry Lee Strayhorn Jr.; a daughter, Penny Smith; 11
grandchildren; three stepchildren, Teri Hill, Robert Williams and Duayne Williams; and
Penny and Lee's mother, Peggy Strayhorn. His was preceded in death by his parents; and
a daughter, Lisa Gail. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. immediately before the
service. Burial with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Bloomfield, Mo. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Street, Roy 1901 - 18 Sep 1979 OH 4 Oct 1979 p2
Services of Roy Street, 78, Seymour, were held last Friday in Marsh Chapel,
Rogersville with the Rev. Kenneth Roller officiating Burial was in Seymour Masonic
Cemetery. Mr. Street died Sept. 18 in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a
retired Frisco employee. Survivors include his wife, Della; three sons, James, Springfield,
Verdin, Fordland and John, Rogersville; four daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Turner, Denver,

Mrs. Billie Cobb, Joplin and Mrs. Shirley Peck and Mrs. Barbara Tillman, both of
Fordland; 20 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Stricker, James Thomas 31 Jan 1846 - 14 Feb 1928 Henry County, MO newspaper
[Note: Son of William & Elizabeth (Jones) Stricker; married Mary Catherine Fulkerson
22 May 1852 - 27 Oct 1919]
STRICKER, James Thomas - 1846 - 1928
The death of J. T. Stricker, a pioneer of this county occurred on February 14th,
1928, at Springfield. A very fitting obituary appeared in the Clinton (Missouri) News and
we herewith reproduce it, as a eulogy to the fine life that Mr. Stricker lived in this county,
having been one of its sturdy, progressive pioneers: - The Old Pioneers are passing away
- the men and women who led the way in the early history of Henry County, Mo., will
live in memory, though they sleep the sleep that know no waking. Among the many
noble men who lived in our county in those early days, none were more worthy to be
loved and honored than the object of this sketch. J. T. Stricker, familiarly called "Tom
Stricker", was born January 31, 1846, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. C.
Shawley, in Springfield, Mo., February 14, 1928, aged 82 years and 13 days. Many
interesting facts are connected with his early life and it was always a pleasure to hear him
tell of his early experiences. Born on the farm now owned by Mrs. Christian, three miles
west of LaDue, Mo., He was rocked to sleep in a cradle made from a hollow log and
practically all of the furniture in the farm homes at that time was home made. At one time
when he was quite small, the Indians stole him and carried him away, but his father,
William Stricker, through much persuasion and strategy, recovered him and returned him
to the grief stricken home. In the year 1874, he moved to Christian county, Mo., and in
the year 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Fulkerson of Ozark, Mo. Seven
children were born to this union, four of whom are still living and mourn the loss of a
loving father. The three daughters who lived in or near Springfield, Mo., and cared for
their father so tenderly during his last illness are: Mrs. A. C. Shawley, of Springfield, and
Mrs. Geo. Gregg and Mrs. Fray Ball of Nixa, Mo. The other daughter, Mrs. Mattie
Ashbury, lives in Kansas, and could not be present. He is survived also by two brothers W. W. Stricker, of this (Henry) county, and Frank Stricker of Orange, Calif. Many other
relatives and friends are sad on account of the passing of this good man, neighbor and
friend. The funeral was held at Springfield and was attended by many relatives and
friends from Henry county. The discourse was by Rev. Wilson, and there was a profusion
of flowers. The special music was sublime. The remains were taken to Richwood
cemetery, near Cassidy, Mo., and there was a short service held for the benefit of his old
neighbors, among whom he had lived so long and so happily. There in the South Land.
Nature's ideal spot for a resting place, his body was lain by the side of the departed wife,
who went to her reward some seven years ago. With him 'It is finished.' The veil between
the two 'eternties' is drawn and he walks the 'streets of gold' in perfect bliss. The church
that he served so faithfully since early manhood has lost an earnest worker, but he has left
foot prints proving that a real man has been this way and there is no doubt but what
others will be influenced by his good example while time shall last. Blessed thought
There is no sting in what we call death, and the grave has no victory when a good man is
called home. Tom Stricker and I were friends. He was about 20 years my Senior, but our
associations were such that I knew his mind and heart. There was no harm in him. His

life was pure, noble and true. He would deny himself to help others, and he died as he
had lived, conscious to the last and interested in his friends and loved ones. - Wm. Lee
Pinkston
Strickland, Ceclia T. (Korzinski) 16 Sep 1917 – 9 Aug 1997 CCH-N 13 Aug 1997
Ceclia T. Strickland, age 79, of Ozark, died Saturday, August 9, 1997, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born September 16, 1917 in New York, New York, and was
the daughter of Joseph and Sophia Korzinski. She lived many years in California before
moving to this area with her family seven years ago. In younger years she worked as a
beautician and as a waitress for her father’s restaurant. Mrs. Stickland was a member of
St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Edward Strickland, and a brother, Walter Korzinski. Survivors include: a daughter and
her husband, JoAnn and Sam Wammack, Ozark; a stepson, Arthur Strickland, Las Vegas,
Nevada; three granddaughters, Marie Thompson, San Bernardino, California, Kristin
Wiggins and Karen Wammack, both of Ozark; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Wanda
Waszak, Flushing, New York; one niece; and three nephews. A graveside service was
Aug.12, in Prospect Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Stringer, Infant Daughter 5 Apr 1977 - 5 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas & ? (DuBois) Stringer]
NIXA - Private graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Stringer were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Payne Cemetery here with the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Nixa. The infant was
dead at birth at 7:13 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital. In addition to her parents, the
infant is survived by two sister, Ricki and Kathy of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs.
Mary Stringer Hutchinson, Kan, and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Thelma DuBois, Great
Bend, Kan.
Stripling, Solomon 15 May 1892 - 2 May 1963 CCR 9 May 1963
[Note: spelling on tombstones is Stripling; married Katherine Esther 18 Apr 1897 - 21
Apr 1980]
Solomon Stribling, 70, was dead on arrival at Springfield Baptist Hospital about
3:30 p.m. Thursday after suffering an apparent heart attack at his home. Funeral services
were at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with Richard Jones officiating.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery south of Nixa. Mr. Stribling, a member of the Reorganized
Church of Latter Day Saints, was a veteran of World War I and a member of the
American Legion post at Nixa. He was a retired railroad engineer. Mr. Stribling is
survived by his wife, Katherine; two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Horn, 809 West Highland,
and Mrs. Mary Roberts, 737 South Delaware, both of Springfield; a son, Edwin, Kansas
City; a sister, Miss Bessie Stribling, San Francisco; 12 grandchildren and four greatgrandchildren.
Strock, Jack Turner 24 Mar 1913 - 7 Jan 1994 OH 12 Jan 1994
[Note: Son of Howard & Vella Strock; married Geraldine 11 Sep 1912 - Jun 1985]

Jack Turner Strock, 80, Ozark, died Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 at his home. He was born
Mar 24, 1913 in Hot Springs, Ark., the son of Howard and Vella Strock. Before
retirement, he was a self-employed builder. He received Christ on Dec. 15, 1993. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, on June 14, 1985, his parents; and several
brothers and sisters. Survivors include three children, Pam Trotter, and her husband,
Gene, Ozark, Danielle Workman and Craig Strock, and his wife Judy, all of San Diego,
Calif.; three grandchildren, Michael and Christopher Workman, and Christine Salmon;
and two great-grandchildren, Andrew and David Workman. Services were held Sunday,
Jan. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ozark First
Baptist Church Building Fund or HOSPICE of Southwest Missouri.
Strohfield, Josie H. (Hendricks) 9 Jun 1881 - 23 Jul 1960
CCR 28 Jul 1960 p10
Mrs. Josie Strohfield, 79, formerly of Billings, died Saturday in Oklahoma City
where she had been living the past few months. Mrs. Strohfield is survived by a son,
Edward E. of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p. m. Friday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church,
Billings of which she was a member. The Rev. R. G. A. Bareis will officiate. Burial will
be in church cemetery with Harris of Billings in charge.
AND
Strohfield, Josie H. (Hendricks) 9 Jun 1881 - 23 Jul 1960
CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Josie H. Strohfield, 79, who died July 23 at Oklahoma
City, were held July 29 at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church at Billings with the
Rev. R. G. A. Baris officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A resident of the Billings community most of her life,
she was a member of St. Peter;s Evangelical Church there. Survivors include one son,
Edward E. Strohfield of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Strope, James Michael 11 Jul 1945 - 3 Jan 1993 OH 13 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of ? & Barbara (?) Strope; married 6 Dec 1968 Patricia Harris]
James Michael Strope, 47, Nixa, died at 3:58 pm Sunday, Jan. 3, 1993 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long illness. He was born July 11, 1945 in
Centralia, IL. On Dec. 6, 1968, he married Patricia Harris. He was the owner and
operator of S&S Pallet Co. in Springfield, and a veteran of Vietnam serving in the U. S.
Marine Corps. He was an avid race car enthusiast. Having won the National
Championship of the I.M.C.A. Super Nationals at Boone, IW, in 1992. Survivors include
his wife, Patricia, of the home; a son, Jeff M. Strope, of Nixa; three daughters, Dawn
Mackey and her husband, Robert, Springfield, Laura Mettes and her husband, John, St.
Louis, Terri Horst, St. Louis; his mother, Barbara Collins and stepfather, Paul, of
Perryville; a brother, Chuck Strope, Mt. Vernon, IL; three grandchildren, Shaunna Roth,
Amy Mettes, and Megan Mettes. Services were held Wednesday, Jan. 6, in the Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Chuck Strope officiating. The body was cremated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Stroud, Everett 1910 - 7 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p9

ROGERSVILLE - Everett Stroud, 65, of Route 1, Fordland, died Sunday at 11:25
p.m. at Cox Medical Center , Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Stroud was a farmer
and lifelong resident of the Fordland area. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include three brothers, Earl of Strafford, Elbert of Portland, Ore.; and Charley
of Leaf River, Ill.; five sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Nease, Route 1, Mrs. Katie Kennedy, Route
16 and Mrs. Ona Stinnett, Long Beach, Calif.. Mrs. Elsie Lambert, Route 1, Strafford,
and Mrs. Opal Gossman, Long Beach, Calif. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Marsh Chapel in Rogersville with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial will be in the
Steward Cemetery north of Fordland.
Stroud, Juanita (Cantrell) Hendricks 10 May 1923 - 12 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Etta May Cantrell; married first ? Hendricks; married
second ? Stroud]
Juanita Cantrell Stroud, 58, Springfield, died Nov. 12 in Cox Medical Center after
a long illness. Mrs. Stroud was a registered nurse, having worked at Cox Medical Center
and Springfield City Hospital. She was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Ament, Springfield; a son, J.L. Hendricks,
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Fred Beyer, Billings; a brother, Bill Cantrell, Republic; and two
grandchildren. Services were held Nov. 16 in St. John's United Church of Christ with the
Rev. Robert Dohm officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery under the direction of
Jewell E. Windle-Cantrell.
Stroud, Linda Faye (Greene) 12 Aug 1945 - 22 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p1
Woman Died In City Crash
Excessive speed was said to be the main factor in the crash here about 4 a.m.
Saturday which took the life of Linda Faye Stroud, 34, Springfield. Mrs. Stroud, in a
1979 Chevette, was driving east on 14-65 and lost control when she rounded the curve
where 14-65 becomes 3rd Street. Police Chief Bill Ramsey said the car was traveling
about 60 miles and hour when it veered off the curve. Officer Floyd Keene investigated.
Paul Anderson, owner of the Dairy Cup, 502 N. 3rd St., said the car ran up the bank, went
across the Dairy Cup parking area, crossed Farmer Street and wound up against the north
side of the Western Auto store. Anderson said he heard the crash and went to investigate
while his wife called the Ozark ambulance. She died later at St. John’s Regional Health
Center where it was said that head injuries were the cause of death. Greg Hanks, Western
Auto assistant manager, said there was little damage beyond some stucco knocked off the
outside wall. There wasn’t enough impact to dislodge electronic merchandise on the
interior wall.
Stuart, Patricia (Turner) 15 Jul 1929 - 12 Mar 2005 SN-L 13 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of James G. & Ethel B. (Sanders) Turner; married Ralph R. Stuart]
Patricia Stuart, daughter of James G. Turner and Ethel B. Sanders Turner was
born in Mtn. Grove, Mo., July 15, 1929, and departed this life at the age of 75 years,
March 12, 2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Patricia was preceded in death by her
parents; husband, Ralph R. Stuart; brothers, Arthur, James, and Dale; and a sister, Martha
Ayre. She is survived by daughter, Debby Zibilski and her husband, Bill, Strafford, Mo.;
son Randy and his wife, Diana, Highlandville, Mo.; grandchildren, Shannon Stuart,

Neeley, Ashford, Brandee Zibilski, Bradley Zibiliski and his wife, Angie; two great
grandchildren very dear to her heart, Zebulon and Reagan; two brothers, Darrell Turner,
Milstadt, Ill., and Max Turner, Carrolton, Texas. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, in Whitechapel Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 7
to 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Friends may sign a
guest book at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Stuart, Robin R.
8 Jan 1960 - 27 Feb 2004
SN-L 28 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Irwin and Mary Stuart]
Robin R. Stuart, 44, of Ozark, Mo., departed this life in Cox South Hospital at 1
a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004. The daughter of Irwin and Mary Stuart, she was born Jan. 8,
1960, in Columbia, Mo. Robin was an employee of the Windsor Inn in Branson. She is
survived by her daughter, Desirae Gann, Ozark, Mo.; her parents, Irwin and Mary Stuart,
Ozark; two sisters, Debbie Bolin and Diane Fullington, Highlandville, Mo.; two brothers,
Irwin Stuart, San Antonio, Texas, and Travis Stuart, Ozark; three nieces and three
nephews; a great-niece and great-nephew; and her maternal grandmother, Blanche Litel,
Mokane, Mo. Services are 12:30 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, with Frank Bostic officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery. A visitation for friends will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday in
the funeral home.
Stubblefield, Brenda Kay (Wommack) 25 Jul 1952 - 23 Sep 1979 OH 27 Sep 1979 p11
[Note: Daughter of Louis & ? (?) Wommack; married Robert Stubblefield]
Services for Mrs. Brenda Kay Stubblefield, 27, Billings, were held Wednesday in
the Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Oren Cobb officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Stubblefield died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a
short illness. She is survived by her husband, Robert; a daughter, Rachel, Mr. and Mrs.
Louis Wommack, Anchorage, Alaska; and two brothers, Steve and Robert Wommack of
Anchorage.
Stubblefield, Charles E. "Chuck" 22 Sep 1931 - 12 Mar 1996 CCH-N 16 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Raymond & Grace Stubblefield; married Frances]
Charles E. "Chuck" Stubblefield, age 64, of Ozark, died Tuesday, March 12, 1996
in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Sept. 22, 1931 in Hawkins County,
Tennessee, and was the son of Raymond and Grace Stubblefield. He retired from the U.S.
Air Force in 1970 following twenty years of service to his country. He also retired from
CONTEL Telephone Company. Survivors include: his wife of twenty-six years, Frances;
a daughter, Linda Stubblefield, Kingsport, Tenn.; a son, Harry Richardson, Salt Lake
City, Utah; two grandsons, Jeff and Billy Richardson; four sisters, Eula Mae Newland,
Claudia Clawson, Vivian Green, and Ruby Culberson; and three brothers, John, Randall
and Kermit Stubblefield. He was preceded in death by: his parents; and a brother, Eugene
Stubblefield. Funeral services were held Friday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery with
military honors provided by Whiteman Air Force Base.
Stubblefield, Francis R. (Reynolds) Richardson 10 May 1927 - 3 Jun 2002

Frances R. Stubblefield, age 75, a homemaker, passed away June 3, 2002 in St.
John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a brief illness. Frances was born
May 10, 1927 in Little Rock, Ark., to Olin William and Ila Harrod Reynolds. She married
O.B. “Bert” Richardson in 1946, later divorced. Frances married Charles E. “Chuck”
Stubblefield in 1969. Mother was a “live wire” who loved nothing better than dancing,
playing the piano, and feeding the slot machines. In recent years, friends, gardening,
redecorating, shopping for bargains and her two dogs have kept her busy. She was a
generous and loving person who’s left us too soon. Frances is survived by a son, Larry
Richardson and his wife, Kay of Salt Lake City, Utah, and two grandsons, Jeff (wife
Jessica) and Bill (wife Becci). She was preceded in death by husband Chuck. Our grateful
thanks to the doctors and nursing staff in 5ICU in St. John’s Regional Health Center for
their efforts and care during Mother’s illness. Thanks also to Mother’s dear friends
who’ve checked on her, looked after her, and have been faithful to help her in so many
ways. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery. Friends may visit from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 6, 2002.
Stubblefield, Richard R. 16 Sep 1938 - 20 Aug 1991 NN-E 29 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of ? & Lena (?) Stubblefield; married Lois]
Richard R. Stubblefield, 53, Billings, died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1991,
in his home, following a long illness. He was a member of New Liberty Methodist
Church and retired from Burlington Northern Railroad. He is survived by his wife, Lois;
two sons, Robert R., Soldotna, Alaska, and Russell, Anderson, Mo.; his mother, Lena
Jackson. Monett; a brother, James L. Stubblefield, Monett; eight grandchildren; and a
great-grandchild. Services were Thursday, Aug. 22, in Meadors Funeral Home with the
Rev. Oran Cobb officiating. Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Stubbs, Effie Mae (Melton) Nov 1885 - 23 Apr 1960
CCR 28 Apr 1960 p4
[Note: Daughter of Stephen Decatur & Lucy Ann (Melton) Melton; married Harvey
Dillard Stubbs]
Funeral services for Mrs. Effie M. Stubbs, 74, of Ozark, who died Saturday
morning at St. Johns Hospital, Springfield, following a heart attack last Thursday, were
held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Herman Lohmeyer Chapel, Springfield, with Rev. Earl
Scrivener officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. The daughter of the late Dr.
and Mrs. F. D. Melton of Ponce de Leon, she was a longtime resident of Ozark where she
and her husband operated a cafe and grocery for many years. She was a member of the
Baptist Church. [Note: She actually was the daughter of Stephen Decatur and Lucy Ann
(Melton) Melton and grew up between Highlandville and Selmore.] Survivors include
her husband, Harvey D. Stubbs of Ozark; two sons, Victor A. Stubbs of Silver Springs,
Md. and Stanley O. Stubbs of Bethesda, Md.; three daughters, Mrs. Ramah Carson of
Springfield; Mrs. Elva Warren of Fresno, Calif., and Mrs. Ila Fay Davis of Kansas City;
her step-mother, Mrs. Minnie Melton of Kilgore, Texas; three brothers, Bill Melton of
Joplin, Kate Melton of Webb City [Note: Stephen Decatur “Kate” Melton, Jr.], and Cliff
Melton of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Von Marenholz and Mrs. Flora Bray, both

of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Bird McGinnis of Ozark; seven half brothers and half sisters;
five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Stubbs, Ethel (Davis) 22 Mar 1893 - 14 Jun 1965 CCR 17 Jun 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Hule Brannick & Lucinda (Johnson) Davis; married George Stubbs]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Stubbs, 72, who died at 5:15 p.m. Monday in St.
John’s Hospital where she had been a patient three hours, were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the
Sparta Baptist Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman and the Rev. Gene Roberts
officiating. Burial was in the Monger Cemetery near Sparta under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Mrs. Stubbs was the widow of George Stubbs who died in 1937. She was a
member of the Sparta Baptist Church.Surviving are a son, Max, Pekin, Ill.; a brother, Jeff
Davis of the home; five grandchildren.
Stubbs, Harvey Dillard 19 Oct 1880 - 2 Nov 1973 OH 8 Nov 1973 p4
[Note: Son of William Henry Mary Leona (Osburn) Stubbs; married Effie Mae Melton]
Harvey D. Stubbs, 93, a life-long resident of the Ozark community, died last
Friday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. Mr. Stubbs had
owned and operated the Stubbs Cafe in Ozark for 33 years, retiring in 1959. Surviving
are two daughters, Mrs. Ila Fay Daniels, Kansas City and Mrs. Ramah Carson,
Springfield; one son, Stanley, Bethesda, Md.; five grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Stubbs, Harvey Dillard 19 Oct 1880 - 2 Nov 1973 OH 15 Nov 1973 p6
Funeral services for Harvey D. Stubbs, 93, were held at the Harris Funeral Home
on Nov. 2 with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating and burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery, Springfield. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County. He loved Ozark
and its people and his very special friend, Rev. Harrison., He enjoyed his home and
family. He was a avid sportsman and a staunch participant in “The Ozark Opry.” He
operated the Stubbs Cafe in Ozark for 34 years. He is sadly missed by two daughters, Ila
Fay Daniels and Ramah Carson; one son, Stanley; five grandchildren, six great
grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Stubbs, Victor A.
1910 - 28 Sep 1970 CCR 8 Oct 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Harvey Dillard & Effie Mae (Melton) Stubbs; married Wanda]
Victor A. Stubbs, 59, of Ft. Scott, Kan. died suddenly at his home on Monday,
Sept. 28. A native of Ozark, he moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 9135, where he
operated a cap company for many years. He and Mrs. Stubbs lived in Silver Springs, Md.
until moving to Fort Scott a short time ago. Surviving include his wife, Wanda, of the
home at Fort Scott; a son, Victor, J. Stubbs of Springfield, a student at SMS; his father,
Harvey D. Stubbs of Ozark; a brother, Stanley Stubbs of Bethesda, Md.; and two sisters,
Mrs. Ramah Carson of Springfield and Mrs. Ila Fay Daniels of Shawnee Mission, Kan.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Harris Funeral Chapel in
Ozark, with interment in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield under direction of
Konantz Funeral Home of Fort Scott.
Stuckey, Nancy J. (Taylor) 7 Jul 1948 - 28 Aug 2000 CCH-N 6 Sep 2000

[Note: Daughter of Bill & Colleen (Collins) Taylor; married Dan Stuckey]
Nancy J. Stuckey, 52, Ozark, passed away at 4:02 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2000.
She was born July 7, 1948 at Topeka, Kansas, to Bill and Colleen Collins Taylor. Nancy
was a graduate of Drury College and a registered nurse. She was currently employed by
the Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, where she had worked since
1982. Nancy spent her spare time enjoying arts and crafts, painting, and traveling. She
was preceded in death by her mother. She is survived by her son, Christopher Stuckey,
Ozark; her father, Bill Taylor, Yellville, AR; two sisters, Cindi Akins and husband Dan,
Yellville, AR; Debra Parton, Nixa; two brothers, Ted Taylor, Yellville, AR; Tom Taylor
and wife Lynn, Springfield; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Nancy's
kindness and loving smile will be missed by her family, co-workers, and special friends.
Memorial service was held Thursday, August 31, 2000, in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Chaplain Mike Reighard officiating. Private family burial will follow in the
Sparta Cemetery. Nancy requested memorial contributions be made to the American
Cancer Society Research, C/O Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark; MO
65721. www.legacy.com
Studt, Grace W. 20 Aug 1890 - Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5
[Note: married Herman Studt 24 Apr 1890 - Mar 1969]
Mrs. Grace Studt, 88 of Ozark, died Monday night at 10:15 o’clock in Cox
Medical Center. She was a longtime resident of the city and a member of the First
Christian Church. Services were held Wednesday in the Adams Chapel with Dr. James R.
Kellett and the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Lawson of Ozark and a sister, Mrs. Nellie Senters,
Clifton, Kan and several nieces and nephews.
Studt, Herman A. 24 Apr 1890 - 14 Mar 1969 CCR 20 Mar 1969 p8
[Note: married Grace W. 20 Aug 1890 - Apr 1979]
Herman A. Studt, 78, of Ozark died at 9:25 a.m. Friday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital after an illness of several weeks. A native of Glasco, Kan., Mrs. Studt had
moved to Christian County from Kansas in 1935. He had been a resident of Ozark since
retiring form farming in 1944 due to ill health, He was an army veteran of World War I.
A member of the First Christian Church here, he is survived by his wife, Grace; a
daughter, Mrs. Pauline Lawson, Ozark and a sister, Mrs. Priscilla Cox, Glasco, Kan.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Harold Mayes
and the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. Among the
relatives and friend who attended were Mrs, Priscilla Cox, Glasco, Kan.; B. M.
Halderson, Mrs. Matie Clark, Bill Clark, Delphos, Kan., Mrs. Nellie Senters, Clifton,
Kan., Earl Clark. Lawrence, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gossard, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin
Gossard, Altamont, Kan. and Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Rea, Springdale, Ark.
Study, Bess Mae (Wood) 1930 - 13 Oct 2005 SN-L 15 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Archie Carl & Edna M. (Addis) Wood; married Jack Study]
Bess Mae Study, age 76, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2005. A
graveside funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,

Springfield, with Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Stull, Theodore Frank "Ted" 4 Dec 1922 - 27 May 2004
Deaths 06/08/2004
Theodore Frank "Ted" Stull, 81, Buffalo, died Thursday, May 27, 2004 in
Colonial Springs Health Care, Buffalo. He was born December 4, 1922 in Fresno,
California. He served his country in WWII in the U.S. Army Air Corp. Stull was
employed by Northrop Aviation. He also retired from Frisco as a carman in 1988. In
1968 he and Betty Loveland Davidson united in marriage. He was a member of the
Buffalo Church of Christ. Survivors include: his wife, Betty; a step-son, Gary Davidson;
and five step-grandchildren.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Stults, Billie D., Lt. 16 Oct 1920 - 12 Jan 1943 CCR 21 Jan 1943
[Note: Son of Bert H. & Mary Edith Stults]
Funeral services for Lt. Billie D. Stults, 22, were held Saturday at the home,
conducted by Rev. Floyd Hanks, with burial in Jones cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Lt. Stults crashed to his death in an army bomber near
Alamogordo, N.M. last Tuesday. The body of Lt. Stults was escorted here by a fellow
lieutenant in the air corps.
Stults, Evelyn (Ormsby) 1890 - 3 Feb 1955 CCR 10 Feb 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Ormsby Stults, 64, of Nixa, who died February
2, were held Saturday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. J.
Edward Daugherty officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of
Harris. She was a member of the Nixa Baptist Church. She spent most of her life in St.
Louis, moving to Spokane in 1939 and in 1947 to Nixa. Survivors include her husband,
George W. Stults of the home; a son, Charles Stanley of St. Louis; two brothers, Roger
Ormsby of St. Louis and Jesse Ormsby of Little Rock, Ark., other relatives and friends.
Stults, George W. 1884 - 9 Aug 1959 CCR 13 Aug 1959 p1
Funeral services for George W. Stults, 75, who died Sunday, August 9 at his farm
home four and a half miles southwest of Nixa, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Mr. Stults had been a resident of that community for 11 years but spent most of his life
near Reeds Spring. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lily Stults; five daughters, Mrs.
Pearlie Rantz, Mrs. Lois McCoy, Mrs. Blanche Melton, Mrs. Ethel Deviers and Mrs.
Ruby Plumleigh of Whittier, Calif.; two brothers, Jesse R. Stults of Reeds Spring and
Henry F. Stults of Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Tillie Davis of Sedan, Kan., Mrs. Belle
Shultz of Oronogo, Mrs. Bertha Clodfelter of Pueblo, Colo. and Mrs. Nellie Hunt of
Idaho.
Stults, Joyce (Stewart) 2 Jan 1945 - 6 Dec 2002 CCH-N 22 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Leon & Walcie (Lewis) Stewart; married Troy Stults]
Joyce (Stewart) Stults, 57, Springfield, died Dec. 6, 2002, in Cox South hospital,
Springfield. She was born Jan. 2, 1945, in Spokane to Leon and Walcie (Lewis) Stewart.

Stults was a very loving and giving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending
time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
parents; and brothers Jay and Sam Stewart. Survivors include her husband Troy Stults,
Springfield; son Richard, Springfield; daughter and son-in-law Regina and Donald Lewis,
Ozark; brother Dean Stewart, Spokane; sisters Jean Burk, Spokane, and Ann Stewart,
Springfield; granddaughters Janell Lewis and Joy Lewis, Ozark; and numerous nieces
and nephews. Services were at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002, in the Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral
Chapel at Rivermonte with the Rev. Dale Roller officiating. Internment was in
Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation was from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 8, in the ThiemeShadel-Hicks Funeral Home at Rivermonte.
Stults, Juanita J. (Goforth) 2 Nov 1911 - 15 Jun 2004 SN-L 16 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of James Monroe & Myrtle Ollie (Blasingame) Gofourth; married 17
Aug 1935 Jess Richard Stults d 9 Jan 1934]
Services for Juanita J. Gofourth Stults, Reeds Spring, will be held at 11 a.m. on
Thursday, June 17, at SnappBearden Funeral Home, Branson, with Rev. Joe Wolven
officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery, Reeds Spring. Mrs. Stults died at 4:50
a.m. June 15 in St. John's Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. Stults was born Nov. 2,
1911, at Blue Eye, Mo., the third of five children, to James Monroe Gofourth and Myrtle
Ollie Blasingame Gofourth. Mrs. Stults professed her faith in Christ at an early age and
was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was married to Jess Richard Stults Aug.
17, 1935, in Monett, Mo. Both she and her husband were career educators in the schools
of Stone and Taney Counties. Mrs. Stults retired from the Reeds Spring Public Schools in
1976 in order to care for her husband, who was in declining health. He preceded Mrs.
Stults in death on Jan. 9, 1984. Although she and Mr. Stults had no children of their own,
Mrs. Stults leaves to mourn her passing many friends and a multitude of former students
with treasured memories of days spent in her elementary classrooms at Blue Eye and
Reeds Spring. Mrs. Stults made a commitment to education and to humankind early on, a
commitment which has always included love, moral support, and encouragement to
others. She has been an inspiration to many young people attempting to further their
education, often lending financial support in addition to serving as a role model. Mrs.
Stults received many accolades during her teaching career. One that she especially
treasured came at the time of her retirement after 22 years in the Reeds Spring School
District, when the Superintendent Omar Gibson applauded her for "a standard of
excellence unsurpassed." In addition to her late husband, Mrs. Stults was preceded in
death by her parents; two brothers, James Darwin Gofourth and Dawson Alexander
Gofourth; and two sisters, Cliffie McCandless Gofourth and Anne Olene Gofourth
Yandell. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Wayne Yandell of Springfield; four
nephews, Robert Yandell of Stockton, Calif., Richard Yandell of Kansas City, Mo., Jim
Gofourth and Charles Gofourth of California; two nieces, Vicky Gofourth Mashburn and
Jeanie Gofourth Allred, also of California; and innumerable friends and former students.
Springfield News-Leader, June 16, 2004.
Stumpff, Coy Tim 1937 - 7 Mar 1956 CCR 8 Mar 1956 p1
Ozark Youth Dies of Gun Wounds
First Degree Murder Charges Are Filed Here Against Springfield Ex-Convict

Charges of murder in the first degree have been filed in Christian County against
Cecil Brayfield, Jr. and unemployed 25-year-old Springfield ex-convict and father of
four, following the death by gunshot wounds Monday afternoon of Coy Tim Stumpff, 18
of Ozark.
Stumpff’s body was found shortly before 3 o’clock Monday afternoon,
lying on the floor of the Neil Williams Service Station a half mile north of Ozark. He was
pronounced “dead on arrival’ at Haguewood Hospital, Ozark and death was found to
have been caused by two 32-calibre gunshot wounds in the center of his chest. Events
leading up to Brayfield’s arrest in connection with Stumpff’s death occurred in the
following manner. Around noon Monday, a man called at the Guy Eakins residence in
Eastland Heights and inquired as to the location of another residence in the
neighborhood. He said his name was “Collins”. He was directed to the residence by Mrs.
Eakins. Later Monday afternoon, Mrs. Eakins discussed the matter with the residents of
the house he sought and learned his true name was Brayfield. Mrs. Eakins learned of
Stumpff’s death and thinking there might possibly be some connection with the man who
gave her a fictitious name, she called Sheriff Clay Hodges about 8 o’clock Monday
evening and informed him of her experience. Sheriff Glen Hendrix of Greene County was
in Ozark to assist Sheriff Hodges with the investigation and the name Brayfield
immediately “rang a bell”. A search for Brayfield was immediately instituted which
resulted in his arrest at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday at his home, 422 East Harrison. At
approximately 2:00 o’clock Monday afternoon, Mrs. Neil Wilkins, wife of the owner of
the service station, drove to the station on business, and at that time Stumpff was in
conversation with a man answering Brayfield’s general description, The man’s green
1951 Ford 4-door was parked at the pump lane next to the station. At approximately
2:15, James Richardson of Sparta drove into the station to purchase gas and the man and
the green ford were still there. Shortly before 3:00 o’clock, Harold Glenn Hartley, a
customer and former owner of the station, drove in and found Stumpff’s body lying
behind the counter. He immediately rushed to the Texaco Station at Ozark to notify
Sheriff Hodges and he and Richard Ramsey of Ozark returned to the scene of Stumpff’s
death. A Chaffin ambulance was called and the body was removed to the hospital. The
cash register drawer was open by apparently the contents were intact. No gun was found
on the premises. Following Brayfield’s arrest Tuesday noon, he denied having been in
Ozark Monday. Upon being confronted with witnesses who said he was in town Monday,
he asked for time to “think it over” and at 10”30 Tuesday night made oral confession that
he fired the shots. He has since them made no other statements. He told Sheriff Hodges
and Hendrix he had thrown away the gun and it was recovered Wednesday morning
about a quarter mile north of the station. Two bullets were removed from Stumpff’s body
and ballistic tests will be made to tie them in with the recovered weapon. A coroner’s
inquest was held Wednesday night and the jury’s verdict was that Stumpff met hid death
“by gunshot wounds at the hand of person or persons unknown.” Brayfield was arraigned
Wednesday on the first degree murder charge before Magistrate Herbert Taylor at Ozark
and is being held without bond. Preliminary hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday,
March 14. Young Stumpff is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest B. Stumpff who moved to
Ozark two years ago from Cassville and operate the Dairy Queen and the Ozark Tourist
Court on highway 65 in Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2:00 o’clock Friday afternoon
at Cato, west of Cassville, with burial there.
AND CCR 22 Mar 1956 p1

Brayfield Bound Over to May Tern of Circuit Court
Cecil Brayfield, Jr., 25-year old Springfieldian and accused murderer of Coy Tim
Stumpff, 18-year-old Ozark service station attendant, was bound over to the May term of
Christian County Circuit Court at a preliminary hearing her Wednesday morning.
Magistrate Herbert Taylor denied Brayfield the privilege of making bond on the first
degree murder charge and he is being held in the Greene County jail pending trial. Only
two witnesses- Sheriff Clay Hodges of Christian County and Sheriff Glen Hendrix of
Springfield - were called to the stand by Prosecutor Sam Appleby. The two sheriffs told
of the investigation which resulted in Brayfield’s arrest, of his oral admission of the
slaying and of finding the murder weapon close to where Brayfield though he had thrown
it from his car as he sped toward Springfield following the killing. Brayfield, represented
by Attorney D. Raymond Carter of Springfield, made no statement at the preliminary
hearing.
A packed court room heard the preliminary.
Life for Brayfield on Guilty Plea - Makes Full Admission in Murder of Young
Ozark Station Attendant CCR 31 May 1956 p 1
In a brief but dramatic session Thursday morning in Christian COunty Circuit
Court, 25-year-old Cecil Junior Brayfiedl made complete admisison to the March 5
murder of Coy Stumpff, young Ozark service station attendant, in an armed robberts of
the Hartley Brothers service station, a mile north of Ozark on 65. Judge Joe Crain,
following a 5-minute interrogationn of the young defendant, sentenced him to
imprisonment in the Missouri State Pententituary “for the rest of your natural life”.
Prosecuting Attorney Sam Appleby of Christian County and Special Prosecutor Royle
Ellis of Cassville, employed by the Stumpff family, presented a resume of facts of the
crime and of ballistics tests which showed the gun the Brayfield led officers to was the
same gun that killed Stumpff.
Brayfield’s attorney, former State Senator D.
Raymond Carter, then made a plea for the defendant’s life, pointing out the dire financial
condition as the unemployed father of five children.
Both Appleby and Ellis for
the prosecution concurred in a recommendation of life imprisonment. Judge Crain then
interrogated Brayfield and the defendant’s answers to the court’s questions were clearly
audible and forthright. Brayfield made no attempt to justify his actions in the murder of
Stumpff. He candidly admitted that robbery was his motive, that he obtained $11 from
the cash register after he shor Stumpff, and that his most vivid recollection afte the
shooting was speeding up the highway and throwing out the gun. Describing the episode
“like a bad dream”, Brayfield insisted that he had no recollection of what prompted him
to pull the triggers twice unless it was panic when the 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest B. Stumpff of Ozark started “around the counter” toward him. In pronouncing
sentence, Judge Crain impressed upon the defendent the magnitude of his crime and
emphasized the only factor that deterred a sentence to the gas chamber was the lack of
evidence of calculated premeditation of the murder. Brayfield accepted the life sentence
with obvious relief.
Stumpff, Ernest B. 3 Jan 1901 - 4 Apr 1972 CCR 6 Apr 1972 p1
[Note: married Wilhelma Bradley 1901 - 7 Feb 1971]
Ernest B. Stumpff, 71, of Ozark died at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday while visiting at the
home of Mrs. Virgie Reser, Crane, following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Stumpff was a
longtime resident of Cato, moving to Ozark in 1954. He owned and operated the Dairy

Queen and a motel in Ozark until his retirement in 1966. He was a member of the South
Side Church of Christ in Ozark. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wanda Lee Redding of
Springfield; three sons, Donald M. Stumpff, Cassville, Edgar and Loy Stumpff, both of
Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Fern Short of Ozark; 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday at the Culver Chapel at Cassville with
Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial will be in Clio Cemetery, The body will lie in state at the
Harris Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. Wednesday until 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Stumpff, Wilhelma (Bradley) 1901 - 7 Feb 1971 CCR 11 Feb 1971 p4
[Note: married Ernest Stumpff 3 Jan 1901 - Apr 1972]
Mrs. Wilhelma Stumpff, 69, of Ozark, died at 8:45 a.m. Sunday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, following a long illness. She was a former longtime resident of the
Cato community and moved to Ozark in 1954. She and her husband owned and operated
the Ozark Motel and Dairy Queen until their retirement in 1966. She was a member of
the Southside Church of Christ. Surviving, beside her husband, are one daughter, Mrs.
Wandalee Redding, Springfield; three sons, Donald Stumpff of Cassville, Edgar Stumpff
of Tempe, Ariz. and Loy Stumpff of Ozark; one brother, Gus Bradley of Mt. Vernon; one
sister, Mrs. Olivia Blythe of Exeter; two half-sisters, five half-brothers; her step-mother,
Mrs. Fannie Williams of Texarkana, Ark.; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
The body was at Harris Funeral Home from 2 p.m. Monday until 2 p.m. Tuesday and at
Culver Chapel at Cassville from 4 p.m. Tuesday until funeral services at 2 p.m.
Wednesday with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Clio Cemetery at Jenkins.

Sturdefant, John Allen 1964 - 17 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Jack & Norma Jean (Lee) Sturdefant]
John Allen Sturdefant, 23, of Springfield, died at 8:05 p.m. Feb. 17 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, from injuries received in an automobile accident
Wednesday morning in Springfield. Services for Mr. Sturdefant were held Saturday at
Ayre Goodwin Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn
Cemetery. Mr. Sturdefant was a member of the Naval Reserves. His survivors include his
mother, Norma Jean Peacock, Republic; his father, Jack Sturdefant, Edgewater,
Colorado; three brothers, Jerry and Joel, both of Springfield, and Jeffrey, Lakewood,
Colorado; two sisters, Joetta Perkins, Springfield, and Jonie Bradshaw, Republic; his
maternal grandmother, Mildred Lee, Springfield; his paternal grandmother, Otha
Sturdefant, Highlandville; and a host of relatives and friends.
Sturges, Marjorie E. (Monson) 30 Nov 1905 – 10 Jul 1997 CCH-N Jul 1997
Marjorie E. Sturges, 91, Ozark, died Thursday, July 10, 1997, in Columbia
Hospital South, Springfield. Marjorie was born on November 30, 1905, in Kenosha,
Wisconsin, to Hugh J. Monson and Mary Katherine Werner Monson. She was a graduate
of Lakewood Ohio High School, class of 1922, and attended a one-year business college
for bookkeeping. She was a member of the Tavares Fl. United Methodist Church where
she helped with the books and recordkeeping. Marjorie was married to Kenyon B.
Sturges in 1926 at Lakewood, Ohio, and he preceded her in death in 1959. She was a

retired bookkeeper having worked for the United Rubber Co. Marjorie was also preceded
in death by her parents; one brother, Hugh T Monson; and one sister, Helen McCart.
Surviving is her only daughter, Bonnie Frances McCallum and husband, Allen, Ozark;
one sister, Genevieve Steinmueller of Evstis, Florida; seven grandchildren, Richard
Palmore of Decatur, Illinois, Mary Morsie and husband, Randy, of Portland, Oregon,
Thea Roeser and husband, John, Atlanta, Georgia, Stephen Palmore and wife, Lou,
Portland, Oregon, John Palmore, State of Washington, Teddy Buxton, Jr., Springfield,
and Christiana Buxton, serving in the military in Virginia; 14 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Thursday,
July 17, 1997, at the Pine Forest Cemetery in Mount Dora, Florida, with visitation
Wednesday, July 16, 1997, in the Allen J. Harden Funeral Home.
Sturtz, Albert H.
20 Jan 1878 - 16 Jan 1961
CCR 19 Jan 1961 p8
[Note: Son of Calvin R. & Mary Cathlene (Cornelius) Sturtz]
Funeral services for Albert H. Sturtz, 82, who died Monday morning in the
Christian Rest Home at Ozark following a long illness, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in
the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. The Rev. Harold Mayes officiated. He had been a resident of Ozark since
1943 was custodian of the Pasco High School in Kansas City. Survivors are two sons,
Marvin L. Sturtz of St. Claire Shores, Mich.. and Melvin A. Sturtz of Omaha, Neb.; a
daughter, Mrs. Mary A. McKee of Kansas City; a grandchild and a brother, W. A. Sturtz
of Bethany, Okla.
Stutesmun, Angela Beth 14 Jun 1974 - 16 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of James Everett & Rebecca Ann (Reed) Stutesmun]
Angela Beth Stutesmun, one-day old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E.
Stutesmun of Highlandville died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital. Survivors
include the parents; one brother, Arthur; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Max
Stutesmun of Highlandville. maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Reed of
Oldfield; two paternal great grandmothers. and one maternal great grandmother. Funeral
arrangements were under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stutesmun, Clell W. 4 Dec 1919 - 10 Aug 1974 OH 15 Aug 1974 p3
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Reba I. (Brown) Stutesmun; married 12 Aug 1947 Betty Jo
Winslow]
Ozark Funeral services for Clell Stutesmun, 54 of Ozark were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Stutesmun died at 4:45 Saturday in the home of his motherin-law, Mrs. Ina Winslow, near Highlandville, after apparently suffering a heart attack.
Stutesman, Rachel (Redman) 22 Jun 1869 - 22 Sep 1953 CCR 1 Oct 1953 p5
[Note: maiden name spelling from mortuary record]
Funeral services for Mrs. Rachel Redmond Stutesman, 82, a resident of Christian
County since the age of seven, who died in the Christian Rest Home of Ozark at 11:55
last Sunday night, were held Wednesday in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home. She was united in marriage to John Stutesman, who

preceded her in death, as did one daughter, Mrs. Ida Jones. Survivors include one son,
Robert Stutesman of Hanston, Kan. three daughters, Mrs. Maude Bogardus of
Highlandville, Mrs. Otta Welander and Mrs, Leona Rogers, both of California, 27
grandchildren and a large number of great grandchildren. Mrs. Stutesman was a member
of the Highlandville Baptist Church.
Stutesmun, Fern (Winslow) 14 Mar 1926 - 3 May 1967 CCR 11 May 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Oscar E. & Ina B. (Dye) Winslow; married Max Robert Stutesmun 15
May 1923 - 1 Oct 1998]
Mrs. Fern Stutesmun, 41 of Highlandville, died after suffering an apparent heart
attack at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had
been a patient for 24 hours. She was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a
member of the First Central Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Max; a son,
James, of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Grider, Highlandville; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar Winslow, Highlandville; three brothers, Clyde, Benny and Danny, all of
Highlandville; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Johnson, Ozark, Mrs. Betty Stutesmun,
Highlandville, Mrs. Patsy Keen, South San Francisco, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Central Baptist Church with the Rev.
James Ellingsworth and the Rev. Clark Trippett officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Stutesmun, Francie Kathryn (Reed) Applegate 24 Jun 1924 - 17 May 1992 OH 20
May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Harvey Joshua Reed & Mary Abbott; married first ? Applegate;
married 14 Sep 1967 Max Robert Stutesmun 15 May 1923 - 1 Oct 1998; note spelling
differs from obit]
Francie Kathryn Stutesman, 64, Highlandville, died Sunday morning in her home
after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 24, 1927, in Christian County to Harvey
Reed and Mary Abbott. On Sept. 14, 1967, she married Max Stutesman in Nixa. She was
preceded in death by her father, Harvey Reed, and sister, Josephine Barnett. Survivors
include her husband, Max Stutesman, of the home; mother, Mary Abbott, Sparta; two
sons, Gary Applegate, Highlandville, and Mike Applegate, Boaz; a daughter, Connie
Blevins, Ozark; a stepson, James Stutesman, Highlandville; a stepdaughter, Maxine
Grider, Highlandville; 20 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Wyona Shortt, Stockton, Calif. and Betty Braden, Sparta;
three half-sisters, Irene Maggard; Sacramento, Calif., Jewell Anderson, Oldfield, and
Treva Bloomer, Ozark; and two half-brothers, Harley Reed, Oldfield, and Charlie Reed,
Highlandville. Services were Thursday, May 13, 1992 at Harris Colonial Chapel with
Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Stutesmun, Harold Clinton 7 May 1926 - 12 Dec 1999 CCH-N 15 Dec 1999
[Note: Son of Robert Max & Reba Irene (Brown) Stutesmun; married 20 Sep 1948
Norma Lee Penniman]
Harold Clinton Stutesmun, age 73, of Highlandville, passed away at 12:25 a.m.
Sunday, December 12, 1999 in his home. He was born May 7, 1926 in Baxter Springs,
Kansas and was the son of Robert Max and Reba Irene (Brown) Stutesmun. He served his

country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On September 30, 1948 he and Norma
Lee Penniman were married. Throughout his life Harold worked in many areas including
operating a salvage yard and farming. He had many friends and no one was a stranger to
him. Survivors include: his wife, Norma; six children, Aliene Mills and her husband,
Barry, Nixa, Leon Stutesmun and his wife Kathie, Ozark, Dewey Stutesmun and his wife,
Janie, Ozark, Rita Schroeder, Highlandville, and her fiance Wayne Hall, Wendell
Stutesmun and his wife, Cathy, Highlandville, and Terry Stutesmun, Ozark, and his
fiance Yvonne Bilyeu; seventeen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters,
Hazel Knoefler, Highlandville, Mattie Witt, Crane, and Earnestine Frazee, Mound City,
Kansas; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Clell
and Max Stutesmun; a sister, Lois Redfern; and a grandchild. Funeral services were
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Clifford Day and Rick Washam
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery with military honors.
Stutesmun, Max Robert 15 May 1923 - 1 Oct 1998 CCH-N 7 Oct 1998
Max Robert Stutesmun, age 75, of Highlandville, died Thursday, October 1, in his
home. He was born May 15, 1923 and was the son of Robert and Reba (Brown)
Stutesmun. He owned and operated Stutesmun's Auto Salvage in the Green Mound
Community for fifty years. Mr. Stutesmun was a member of Green Mound Baptist
Church, and attended Nixa Full Gospel Church. His first wife, Mary Fern, preceded him
in death in 1967, and his second wife, Kathryn in 1992. He was also preceded in death by
his parents, a sister, Lois Redfearn, and a brother, Clell Stutesmun. Survivors include: His
wife, Ruby; two children and their spouses, Jamo and Becky Stutesmun, and Maxine and
Jim Grider, all of Highlandville; six stepchildren; eleven grandchildren; nineteen stepchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mattie Witt, Crane, Earnestine Frazee,
Pratt, Kansas, Hazel Knoefler, Highlandville; and a brother, Harold Stutesmun,
Highlandville. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Gary Jennings officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Stutesmun, Robert M. 27 Apr 1893 - 10 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John & Rachel (Redman) Stutesmun; married Reba I. Brown 11 Sep 1898
- 28 Aug 1983]
Robert M. Stutesmun, 78, of Ozark, died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday at his home after
an illness of several months. Mr. Stutesmun was a farmer in the Highlandville
community for many years and moved to Ozark in 1963. He was a member of the First
Central Baptist Church near Highlandville. Survivors are his wife, Reba I., three sons,
Clell, Max and Harold Stutesmun, all of Highlandville; four daughters, Mrs. Lois
Redfern, Ozark, Mrs. Hazel Knowfler, Jetmore, Kan., Mrs. Mattie Witt, Highlandville
and Mrs. Ernestine Wittig, Pratt, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Maud Johnson, Springfield,
Mrs. Oddie Flaherty, Colusa, Calif, and Mrs. Leona Rogers, Sacramento, Calif.; 23
grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at
the First Central Baptist Church near Highlandville with the Revs. Roy McElwee and
Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Stutsman, Ruth M. (Oneth), Rev. 16 Oct 1897 - 20 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p17

ROGERSVILLE - Services for the Rev. Ruth M. Oneth Stutsman, 79, a resident
of Maranatha Manor, Springfield, were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in MArsh Chapel in
Rogersville, with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating. Burial was in White Oak
Cemetery, east of here. Mrs. Stutsman died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in the nursing home
after a long illness. She had pastored in churches in the Rogersville and Springfield area
for several years. Surviving are two brothers, Elmer Oneth, Enid, Okla and Ralph Oneth,
Fair Grove and a sister, Mrs. Pearl Barnard, Rogersville
Sudbury, Arcy Dean 13 Jul 1939 - 12 Jul 2004 CCH-N 21 Jul 2004
Arcy Dean Sudbury, 64, fondly known as Dean, Wasola, died Monday, July 12,
2004, at 1:11 p.m. in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, at the age of 64. Dean was
born July 13, 1939, in Maysvelle, Okla. Dean proudly served his country with the United
States Army from Aug. 10, 1955, to Nov. 18, 1960. On June 7, 1958, he was united in
marriage to Margo Irene Ebert, in Germany. Dean was a retired law enforcement
employee with the state of California as a deputy sheriff. He also was a founding member
of the Wasola Fire Department. Dean was a loving man, caring husband, and his friends
and family will miss his warm smile and pleasant greetings. Dean is survived by his
devoted wife, Margo, of the home; his mother, Leva (Sudbury) Potter; three brothers,
Ron Sudbury, Mike Sudbury, and Don Sudbury and wife, Jackie, and a niece, Chelcie
Sudbury, all of Ava; two nieces, Renee Etenburn and husband, Mike; two nephews, Ryan
Sudbury and wife, Angel, and Keagan Etenburn, and one great-niece, Kendra Etenburn,
all of Ava; numerous other relatives and several caring friends. Funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. today (Thursday) at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ava, with the Rev.
Robert Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery at Wasola.
Visitation was held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. The family requests
donations in memory of Dean be made to the Ava Douglas County Animal Welfare
League, P.O. Box 1653, Ava, MO 65608. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Suggs, Hugh B. 2 Aug 1902 - 31 May 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
Hugh B. Suggs, 86, of Sparta, died at 8:56 a.m. May 31 at Cox Medical Center
South after a long illness. Services for Mr. Suggs were held June 2 at Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Sullard, Margaret (Isbell) 1891 - 12 Jul 1970 CCR 16 Jul 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of John Phenix & Paralee Imogene(Melton) Isbell]
Mrs. Margaret Isbell Sullard, 80, died Sunday, July 12, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Roxena Cook at Lakeside, Calif.. Mrs. Sullard was a native of Sparta and
had lived at Kansas City and Denver, and the last few years in California with her
daughter. Survivors include her husband, John C. Sullard; one son and three daughters;
and one sister, Mrs. Jack Vaughn of Springfield, Mo. Burial was Wednesday in the
Crown Hill Cemetery, Denver, Colo.
Sullinger, Robert Tate “Sully” 21 May 1928 - 1 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Perry Otis & Jessie (?) Sullinger; married Oct 1949 Donna Biggs]
Robert Tate "Sully" Sullinger, 61, of Rogersville, died June 1 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, after a short illness, Services for Mr. Sullinger were held June

3 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Terry Monahan officiating. Burial
was in Rivermonte Cemetery. Mr. Sullinger was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Otis
Sullinger of Pierce City. He was born May 21, 1928, and was married to Donna Biggs,
Salem, in October of 1949. He was a graduate of Pierce City High School, in the class of
1946. In 1946 he was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, where he
worked until 1984, having served the company for 38 years. He was a member of
Harmony Baptist Church, of the Telephone Pioneers, and of the Gate of the Temple
Masonic Lodge No. 422. He served four years in the U.S. Air Force and served as an
officer with the Telephone Credit Union for 20 years. He also was with the
Communication Workers of America. Mr. Sullinger was preceded in death by his father,
Perry. Surviving are his wife, Donna; two sons, Michael, Rogersville, and Mark, Nixa;
his mother, Jessie Sullinger, Monett; one granddaughter, Makenna; and a brother,
Richard, Clovis, New Mexico.
Sullins, Janice (Barrett) 1951 - 21 May 2006 SN-L 23 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Joe & Betty Barrett; married 8 Jun 1974 Steve Sullins]
Janice Sullins, 54, passed away peacefully in the home on May 21, 2006. She was
a graduate of Parkview High School and received her master's degree in elementary
education at Southwest Missouri State University. Janice taught in Highlandville and was
then employed by Springfield Public Schools, Parents As Teachers Program in 1987,
where she worked as a parent educator until medical disability caused her early
retirement in 2002. Janice was married to Steve Sullins on June 8, 1974, at King's Way
United Methodist Church. Janice was preceded in death by her father, Joe Barrett of
Tulsa. Janice is survived by her husband, Steve of the home; mother, Bonnie Petiford and
Dick of Springfield; daughters, Sarah Sullins, Springfield, and Rebekah Schreckenghaust
and Ryan, Lee's Summit; mother and fatherin-law, June and Bob Sullins, Springfield;
nephews and nieces, Wes and Brooke Dunham, Plano, Texas, David, Jenny and Maddox
Dunham, Tulsa, and Matt and Nikki Dunham, Frisco, Texas; and many other relatives
and close friends. Janice was a very loving and caring person, a devoted Christian wife
and tremendous role model as a mother. She was a wonderful teacher, not just in the
classroom or with Parents As Teachers, but in life with those she had the opportunity to
come in contact with. She will continue to inspire us, giving courage and strength
wherever we go. There will be a Celebration of Life service at King's Way on
Wednesday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in Rivermonte Cemetery.
Visitation will be at Gorman- Scharpf Funeral Home on Seminole from 6 to 8 p.m. May
23. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parents As Teachers,
King's Way United Methodist Church, or the American Cancer Society.
Sullivan, Billie Gene “Bill”
22 Mar 1925 - 2 May 1985
Note: this is taken from his Funeral Card and is not an obituary as such.
BILLIE GENE (BILL) SULLIVAN March 22, 1925 - May 2, 1985 SERVICES HELD
Clever First Baptist Church November 4, 1985 at 1:30 P.M.
OFFICIATING Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Rev. Loyd Wilson ESCORTS Jack Drussa, Larry
Hoover, Bill Drussa, Jim Greenlee, Galen Terry, Jimmy Greenlee
HONORARY Ozarks Travelers MUSIC Rosemary Sullivan, Joe Nelson, Hosea Bilyeu
FINAL RESTING PLACE Mt. Carmel Cemetery MASONIC RITES

Gene Hull MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES .Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc.
and Bea Gardner.
Sullivan, Earl T.
24 Jan 1896 - Oct 1968
Former Clever Mayor Earl Sullivan, 72, a lifelong resident of the Clever
community, died in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at 1:35 a.m. today after suffering an
apparent heart attack. A former western district judge of Christian County, Mr. Sullivan
operated a grocery store here for 20 years and later worked as a salesman for G. D.
Milligan Company for 18 years. Following his retirement, Mr. Sullivan raised Hereford
cattle on his farm north of Clever. He was a member of the MFA board here, Clever First
Baptist Church and Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379, A. F. and A. M. He also had
served as secretary-treasurer of the Clever special road district. Surviving are his wife,
Rosa; a son, Maples, Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Rosemary Chaney, Cincinnati,
Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Geren, Clever; two brothers, M. W., Tulsa, and Dr. K. C.
Sullivan, Oxford, Miss.; and three grandsons. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Clever Baptist Church. The Rev. James Smith will officiate, with burial in Mt. Sinai
Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell Funeral Home.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 23 November 1968, in the margin.
AND
Sullivan, Earl Tom 24 Jan 1896 - 23 Oct 1968 CCR 24 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of James Columbus & Mary Althea (Cantrell) Sullivan; married Rosa Ethel
Maples 2 Nov 1893 - 4 Dec 1991]
Former Clever Mayor Earl Sullivan, 72, a lifelong resident of the Clever
community, died in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday after
suffering an apparent heart attack. A former western district judge of Christian County,
Mr. Sullivan operated a grocery store at Clever for 20 years and later worked as a
salesman for G. D. Milligan Company for 18 years. Following his retirement, Mr.
Sullivan raised Hereford cattle on his farm north of Clever. He was a member of the
MFA board at Clever, Clever First Baptist Church and Billings Masonic Lodge No. 379.
A. F. and A. M. He also had served as secretary-treasurer of the Clever special road
district. Surviving are his wife, Rosa; a son, Maples, Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs.
Rosemary Chaney, Cinncinnati, Ohio; a sister, Mrs. Ruth Geren, Clever; two brothers, M.
W., Tulsa and Dr. K. C. Sullivan, Oxford, Miss.; and three grandsons. Cantrell Funeral
Home of Clever will announce arrangements.
AND
Sullivan, Earl Tom
24 Jan 1896 - 23 Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
Funeral services for Earl Sullivan, 72, former Clever mayor, who died at 1:35
a.m. Wednesday, October 23, in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after an apparent heart
attack, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Clever Baptist Church. The Rev. James Smith
officiated with burial in Mt. Sinai Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell Funeral
Home.
Sullivan, Gary Wayne 1950 - 5 Sep 1954 CCR 16 Sep 1954 p3
Funeral services for Gary Wayne Sullivan, four-year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Lloyd Sullivan, Rt. 2, Billings were held September 7 in Shiloh Baptist Church, with

Rev. Otis Ennis officiating. Burial was in the Oddfellows Cemetery in Marionville under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. His death occurred at 3 p.m. September 5 at
Aurora Hospital, just 15 minutes after he was accidentally shot by a gun which he and his
six-year old brother, Johnny Dale were playing. The mishap occurred at the family home
three miles east of Marionville. Survivors other than his parents and brother include his
paternal grandmother, Mrs. Mae Sullivan of Marionville and maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Medlin of Billings.
Sullivan, Margaret “Maggie” E. (Estes) 1866 - 28 Aug 1951 CCR 30 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Samuel & Melcena (Steele) Estes; married 25 Nov 1883 Eugene
Sullivan 1862 - 1932]
Mrs. Maggie E. Sullivan, 85-year old life long resident of the Clever community,
died Tuesday in the home of a son, Elmer, south of Clever. She was a member of the
Clever Methodist church. Survivors include three other sons, Edd of Clever, James E. of
Kansas city, and Charles of Springfield; a brother, Lumie Estes of Clever; two sisters,
Mrs. Nannie Stewart of Shreveport, LA and Mrs. Virgie McDoll of Los Angeles; 13
grandchildren, and 20 great-grandchildren. Services were held at 2 pm Thursday in
Clever Methodist church. Burial was in Mount Carmel cemetery with Harris funeral
home of Clever in charge.
Sullivan, Rosa (Maples) 2 Nov 1894 - 4 Dec 1991
Rosa Sullivan, 98, Clever, was called by her Heavenly Father for her “Coronation
Day” at 9:25 a.m., Dec. 4, in the home of her daughter, Rosemary S. Bane, Springfield.
Mrs. Sullivan was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Maples and lived in St. Louis for
the first three years of her life until her father received his M.D. degree from Barnes
Medical College in 1896. The family then followed his practice in Brookline, Diamond,
Republic, Neosho, Carthage and Oklahoma City before settling in Clever in 1910. Mrs.
Sullivan’s early activities included teaching a Subscription School, marching with the
Women Suffragettes in St. Louis, and having a millinery shop, before marrying Earl T.
Sullivan on July 12, 1917. He preceded her in death after 51 years of marriage. She was
also preceded in death by their only son, Maples Sullivan, in 1983, and by her two
brothers, Herbert and Rolla Maples, and one sister, Irene Hodges. Mrs. Sullivan lived a
life of service to church, family and community. She was pianist at the First Baptist
Church of Clever for over 60 years and directed the church orchestra. A private piano
teacher until age 89, one of her goals was to have good pianists for area churches. She
was a long-time Sunday School teacher and Christian Co. Baptist Association historian.
In 1930, she was founding president of the Clever P.T.A. and then was Christian Co.
P.T.A. president. She served as election judge through the years, as Lincoln Township
Republican Committeewoman, and was very supportive of her husband’s work as County
Judge. She was a member of the Christian County Library Board and a columnist for the
Nixa Enterprise Newspaper for many years. She was an active member of the First
Baptist Church of Clever, Clever Community Club, Clever Senior Citizens, Ozarks
Genealogical Society, Friends of the Library, Rachel Donelson Chapter of D.A.R.,
Christian County Historical Society, and honorary member of the Springfield Retired
Teachers’ Association. Mrs. Sullivan was very patriotic and was happy to have been
from The Atlantic to The Pacific and from The Gulf Stream to The Great Lakes. She is

survived by one daughter, Rosemary, whose late husband, James E. Bane, brought Rosa
into their home to live for the past six years; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Maples Sullivan,
Tulsa, Okla.; three grandsons and their wives, Dr. Tommy G. Sullivan and Suzy,
Leawood, Kan., Tom D. Chaney and Pam, Franklin, Tenn., and David Earl Sullivan and
Marilyn, Tulsa, Okla; 11 great-grandchildren, Brogan, Univ. of Virginia, Caedran,
Kansas Univ., Garrett and Grady Sullivan, Leawood, Kan., Shannon and Allison, Auburn
Univ., Erin Chaney, Franklin, Tenn., and Andrea, Patrick, Meghan and Shannon Sullivan,
Tulsa, Okla.; three step-grandchildren, Jim Bane and Cloyce, Golden, Colo., Nancyanne
and Will Schultejans, St. Charles, and Ruthmary and Ira Brassfield, Hayes, Kan.; 14 stepgreat-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren; nephews and nieces and
their children, Herbert and Bess Hodges, Clever, Eva Maples, Springfield, Betty and J.
Lee Purcell, Poplar Bluff, and Maridella and Nick Maddux, Odessa, Tex.; and a host of
well-loved friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church of Clever
with the Revs. Terry Fortner, Gary Stratman and Pierce Klemmt officiating. Burial will
be in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Visitation will be
from 4 to 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to The
First Baptist Church of Clever or to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
(Springfield News-Leader – 7 December 1991)
Sullivan, William Edward 5 Nov 1884 - 25 Nov 1967
CCR 30 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Eugene & Margaret (Estes) Sullivan; married Myrtle M. Washam 29 Sep
1887 - Jun 1984]
Funeral services for William Edward Sullivan, 83, Route 1, Clever were at 1 p.m.
Monday in the Methodist Church in Clever with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Sullivan died
Saturday morning in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a one-week illness. A retired
farmer, he was a member of Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include his wide,
Myrtle; a brother, Charley, Springfield; two granddaughters, and three great
grandchildren.
AND
Sullivan, William Edward 5 Nov 1884 - Nov 1967
Funeral services for William Edward Sullivan, 83, Route 1, Clever will be at 1
p.m. Monday in the Methodist Church here with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial
will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Sullivan
died Saturday morning in St. John’s hospital, Springfield after a one-week illness. A
retired farmer, he was a member of Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Myrtle; a brother, Charley, Springfield; two granddaughters and three greatgrandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Sulls, Jessie Johanna (Goesmann) 30 Jul 1923 - 12 Jul 2002 CCH-N 17 Jul 2002
[Note: Daughter of Brunk & Marie Goesmann; married Willie Hugh Sulls 1 Feb 1921 12 Oct 2006]
Jessie Johanna Sulls, 78, Nixa, passed away July 12, 2002, in her home. She was
born July 30, 1923, in Carlinville, Ill., the daughter of Brunk and Marie Goesmann.
Following her retirement from Bodine Electric Company, in Chicago, 13 years ago she

and her husband moved to Nixa. Survivors include her husband, Willie Hugh Sulls; a
daughter, Donna Spivey and husband, Vaughn, Nixa; a son, Donald Sulls and wife,
Monica, Round Lake, Ill.; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Louis Goesmann, Carlinville, Ill., and Ralph Goesmann, St. Louis; nieces; and nephews.
A graveside service was held July 15, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa, with Rev.
Joseph Fahl officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa.
Sulls, Willie Hugh 1 Feb 1921 - 12 Oct 2006 SN-L 15 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Willie T. & Lena (Jones) Sulls; married Jessie Johanna Goesmann 30 Jul
1923 - 12 Jul 2002 ]
Willie Hugh Sulls, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2006, in
his home. He was born February 1, 1921, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, the son of Willie
T. and Lena (Jones) Sulls. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Sulls was employed as a sheet metal worker in Chicago before retirement. He was a
member of the American Legion. He and his wife, Jessie, moved to Nixa 17 years ago.
Mrs. Sulls preceded him in death in 2002. Survivors include: a daughter, Donna Spivey
and husband Vaughn, Nixa; a son, Donald Sulls and wife Monica, Round Lake, Illinois;
six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Brenda Sulls Heath; and two
half brothers, Haskell Sulls and Floyd Sulls. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, October 16, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Sumner, Marian Evelyn 20 Mar 1919 - 6 Nov 1999 CCH-N 17 Nov 1999
[Note: married Ted Sumner]
Marian Evelyn Sumner, 80, passed away November 6, 1999 at Balanced Care
Nixa. She was born near Lupus in Moniteau County, Missouri, March 20, 1919. In 1938
she married Ted Sumner (an engineer with AT&T for 42 years) and had three boys: Ted
Jr. (deceased), Bill (physicist and design engineer, Washington), and Paul (writer and
teacher, Nixa.) Her three grandchildren include Dawn (geology professor, California),
Ted (law student, Oregon), and Sasha Alexander (toddler). Her one great-grandchild is
Bailey Nichole (toddler). Marian's sibling is Marceline Duncan of Seattle. While married
to Ted (now deceased), Marian lived in Missouri, Florida, New Mexico, Utah and
Colorado. But in 1986 she returned and lived in Sedalia until moving to Balanced Care in
1998. A remembrance service and burial will take place in California, Missouri,
November 20, 1999.
Sundstrom, Elizabeth Ann 1927 - 27 Feb 1992 NN-E 5 Mar 1992
Elizabeth Ann Sundstrom, 64, Nixa, died at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1992 in
Springfield Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Frank Sundstrom;
four daughters, Susan Hannah, Nixa, Janet Morris, Wendy Kollmeier and Daphne
Sundstrom, all of Springfield; and five grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were
held Friday in Springfield National Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South. Remembrances are suggested to the March of Dimes.
Sundstrom, Esther E. 13 Jul 1883 - 21 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3

Services for Mrs. Esther E. Sundstrom, 95, were held Saturday in the Love and
Rhode Funeral Home Chapel in Ravenna, Neb. Burial was in the Ravenna Cemetery.
Mrs. Sundstrom died June 21 in Marantha Manor after a long illness. Survivors include
one son, Dr. Frank B. Sundstrom of Ozark; four grandchildren and three great
grandchildren.
Sunley, Eleanor Mae (Bradford) 27 Aug 1913 – 28 Feb 2002 CCH-N 13 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Edward T. & Elizabeth (Hatfield) Bradford; married 31 Dec 1934
John T. Sunley 10 May 1908 - 9 Apr 1998 ]
Eleanor Mae Sunley, age 88, of Lake Ozark, died Feb. 28, 2002, in Cox Walnut
Lawn Hospital, Springfield. Sunley was born Aug. 27, 1913, to Edward T. and Elizabeth
(Hatfield) Bradford in Springfield, Ill. On Dec. 31, 1934, she was united in marriage to
John T. Sunley in Clinton, Ill., and to this union three sons were born. John T. and
Eleanor Mae Sunley celebrated 63 years together before his passing in 1998. Sunley
retired from the State of Illinois McFarland Center. She was a faithful Christian and
member of New Salem Methodist Church, New Salem, Ill. Sunley was preceded in death
by her parents; husband John T. Sunley; a son, Ed Sunley; and a grandson, Doug
Chambers. She is survived by: Two sons and their families, John L. "Sam" Sunley and
wife Judy, Linn Creek; Jerry Sunley and wife Donna, Ozark; one granddaughter, Rene
Gonzalez and husband Sergio, North Aurora, Ill.; three grandsons, Curt Ingle,
Hollywood, Fla., Heath Sunley, Ozark, and Davin Sunley, Fort Rucker, Ala.; three greatgranddaughters, Melissa, Meghan and Lindsey; and other relatives and friends. A
memorial service was held March 9 in New Salem Methodist Church. Burial followed in
Old Salem Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Suter, Cleta M. (McCollum) 10 Feb 1918 - 12 Jun 1999 CCH-N 16 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of Wilbur R. & Ruby (Barney) McCollum; married 26 Nov 1947
Walter H. Suter]
Cleta M. Suter, age 81, of Ozark, died Saturday, June 12, in Cox Medical Center,
South. She was born February 10, 1918 in Seiling, Oklahoma and was the daughter of
Wilbur R. and Ruby (Barney) McCollum. On November 26, 1947 she and Walter H.
Suter were married. In 1977 they moved from Wichita, Kansas to the Shell Knob area,
and in 1993 to Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Walter; a sister-in-law; Vevalee
Hamilton, Argonia, Kansas; and Walter's family, including four brothers, a sister and
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bill Moore officiating. Burial will be on Thursday in
Springfield National Cemetery.
Sutter, Louise (Struck) 26 Jun 1902 -14 Sep 1981 OH 17 Sep 1981
[Note: Daughter of John & Anna Struck]
Services for Mrs. Louise Struck Sutter, 79, Rogersville were Wednesday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North Chapel with Elder H.R. Coats officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Sutter died Monday in St. John's Regional Health Center after
a long illness. A native of King Fisher Indian Territory, Okla., she was a member of

Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two brothers, John and Ed. Struck,
both of King Fisher, Okla.
Suttlemyre, James A. 1877 - 19 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
[note: birthdate from tombstone]
James A. Suttlemyre, 79, passed away at the Christian Rest Home at Ozark on
June 19, 1955. Mr. Suttlemyre was a native of Old Fort, N. C., and came to Billings in
1896. He had been a groceryman at Billings from 1896 to 1950 when he retired. His wife,
the former Addie Lee Williams, passed away on October 15, 1952. He was a member of
the Billings Methodist Church.
Survivors include one brother, T. B. Suttlemyre of
Sapulpa, Okla. other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon, June 21 in the Billings Methodist Church Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery
under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings.
Swadley, Dora Ann (Dye) 1879 - 4 Apr 1961
Mrs. Dora Ann Swadley, 82, Clever, died Sunday night at the Christian Rest
Home in Ozark. Mrs. Swadley was a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. She is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Payne, Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Ulla Ballard,
Chetopa, Kan., and one niece. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Sinai
Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 4 April 1961, in the margin.
AND
Swadley, Dora Ann (Dye) Feb. 1879 - 4 Apr 1961 CCR 6 Apr 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Dye and his first wife]
Services for Mrs. Dora Ann Swadley, 82, Clever, who died Sunday night at the
Christian rest Home in Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with
the Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of
Harris of Clever. Mrs. Swadley was a member of the Mount Sinai Baptist Church. She is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Jessie Payne of Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Ulla Ballard of
Chetopa, Kan. and one niece.
Swadley, Floyd T. 1 Jul 1913 - 27 Oct 2002
Floyd T. Swadley, 89, died Oct. 27 2002 in Cox South Hospital. The son of John
E. and Christa Swadley, he was born in Christian County MO, July 1, 1913. He was a
lifelong resident of the Christian County area, and was a farmer. He was a member of the
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Boaz, MO. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by
his sister, Ruby Letsch-Roderique. He is survived by two sisters, Emily Maillonne of
Springfield and Lydia Youngblood of Kansas City, MO; several nieces and nephews and
many friends. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday November 30, 2002 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with burial in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz. Visitation will be in the
funeral home preceding the service from 9 to 10 a.m. Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr. will
officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Sinai Baptist Church at Boaz, MO.
Springfield News-Leader, November 29, 2002.

Swadley, James Robert
20 Nov 1874 - 6 Jun 1958 CCR 10 Jul 1958 p1
Funeral services for James Robert Swadley, 83, who died June 6 at Burge
Hospital in Springfield, were held June 8 in the Clever Baptist Church with Rev. R. W.
Forbis officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A retired veterinarian, Mr. Swadley lived most of his life in the Clever
community, with the exception of 22 years at Jefferson City. He was a member of the
Clever Baptist Church and a deacon since 1910. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Suvilla
Swadley of the home at Clever; three sons, Rev. Lynn Swadley of Springfield, Rev.
Geoffrey Swadley of Rock Port, Mo and Jack Swadley of Grandview, Mo; four
daughters, Mrs. Harry Williams, Mrs. Robert Benson of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Frank
Bunch of St. Louis and Mrs. Milton Amos of Huntsville, Ala; 20 grandchildren and 21
great grandchildren; two brothers, John Swadley of Springfield and William Swadley of
Clever and one sister, Mrs. Leona Dahl of Clever.
Swadley, John Edmond 6 Aug 1890 - 6 Jan 1971 CCR 8 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Emily J. (Pearce) Swadley; married Christa Corine
Kimmons ]
John Edmond Swadley, 80 of 3139 South Campbell, Springfield, was killed at
5:40 a.m. Wednesday, when he was struck by a van type vehicle near his home. Swadley
was attempting to cross Campbell to a service station to obtain water for a frozen pump at
his home. Driver of the southbound van which struck Swadley was Ronnie G. Francis, 31
of Springfield. Swadley was a retired farmer of the Boaz community in Christian County
and moved to Springfield several years ago. Survivors include his wife, Christa, of the
home; a son, Floyd Swadley of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Emily Mallonee and Mrs.
Ruby Letsch of Springfield and Mrs. Lydia Youngblood of Overland Park, Kan.; a sister,
Mrs. Leona Dahl of Ironton; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be Friday in the Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Dr. David A. Cavin
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa.
Swadley, John F. 15 Mar 1887 - 23 Sep 1960 CCR 29 Sep 1960 p1
[Note: Son of M. K. & Nancy (Brown) Swadley; married Alice Bealer]
Funeral services for John F. Swadley, 73, of Ozark, who died Friday in St. John’s
Hospital following a heart attack, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chaffin Chapel in
Ozark. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. Swadley, a retired farmer and a
lifelong resident of Christian County, was a member of the Ponde de Leon Methodist
Church. He was a veteran of World War I. His only survivor is a brother, Ben H.
Swadley of the state of Washington.
Swadley, John J. "Jay" 22 Dec 1920 – 13 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
John J. "Jay" Swadley, 74, Garrison, passed away at 2:25 a.m., Friday, Oct. 13,
1995, in Cox Medical Center South. John was born Dec. 22, 1920, in Bradleyville, Mo.,
the son of Jerry B. and Ollie V. Metcalf Swadley. He was married to Betty Louise
Richardson on Oct. 20,1943, in Springfield. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran. He is
preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Roxie Adams and Ella Mae Ballard.
Survivors include: His wife, Betty, of the home; one daughter, Judith Whitaker, and her
husband, Fred, Garrison; one granddaughter, Sheila Whitaker; one grandson, Johnny

Whitaker, all of Garrison; three sisters, Ruth Hart, Springfield, Dollie Sartin,
Bradleyville, Dorothy Neuenschwander, Olathe, Ks.; one brother, Joe Swadley, and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16, 1995,
in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Vernon Fuller
officiating. Burial followed in the Union Grove Cemetery.
Visitation was from 5 to 6 p.m., Sunday, in the funeral home.
Swadley, Justina (Little)
11 Nov 1896 - 10 Jan 1982
Services for Justina Swadley, 85, Clever, were held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
First Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Wakefield officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors. Mrs. Swadley died Sunday morning in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. A longtime Clever community resident,
she was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, the Rev.
Paul, Springfield, the Rev. Lynn Jr., Clever, and Bob, Walnut Grove; two daughters, Mrs.
Doris Johnson, Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Lela Berry, Springfield; two brothers, Ray
Little, Denair, Calif., and Arlie Little, Clever; three sisters, Mrs. Ona Riley, Republic and
Mrs. Velma Meadors and Mrs. Alta Ghan, both of Clever; 11 grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
January 10, 1982 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Swadley. Lynn V., Rev. 21 Aug 1899 - 9 Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p2
[Note: Son of James R. & Suvilla M. "Villa" (Johnson) Swadley; married Jestina "Tiny"
Little 11 Nov 1896 - 10 Jan 1982]
CLEVER - Services for the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley, 77 of Clever will be at 2 p.m.
today in First Baptist Church here. The Rev. Howard Boyd will officiate and burial will
be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Mr. Swadley, a longtime Ozarks Baptist minister, died
Thursday morning in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a long illness.
AND
Swadley, Lynn V., Rev. 20 Aug 1899 - Dec 1976
Services for longtime Ozarks Baptist minister, the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley, 77, of
Clever, will be held Saturday. Mr. Swadley, a member of the First Baptist Church here,
died Thursday morning in Maranatha Manor, Springfield, after a long illness. He had
been a minister for more than 50 years and had pastured churches in southwest Missouri
for more than 40 years. He was formerly a minister at Pythian Avenue Baptist Church in
Springfield for more than 12 years. He and his wife, Justine, who survives, celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary, Mary. 4, 1967. Surviving, in addition to his wife, are
three sons, Bob, of Walnut Grove, the Rev. Paul Swadley of Springfield, and the Rev.
Lynn Swadley, Jr., of Strafford; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Johnson, Lawrence, Kan., and
Mrs. Lela Berry, Springfield; a brother, Jack, of Stockton; four sisters, Mrs. Elsie
Williams, Hartsburg, Mo., Mrs. Lucille Benson, of the state of California, and Mrs. Dixie
Amos, Bellville, Ill., and Mrs. Ruth Bunch, Stockton; 10 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church here
with the Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz
under the direction of Meadors of Clever. The family will be at the funeral home tonight
from 7-8:30.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Lucille (Glidewell) Gardner was not dated.
Swadley, Martha Suville “Villa” (Johnson) 23 Dec 1877 - 27 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul
1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Suville Swadley, 80 of near Clever who died
Sunday, July 27 in a Springfield hospital were held Tuesday afternoon in Clever Baptist
Church with Rev. John Philliber officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Swadley was a native of Christian
County and the widow of James R. Swadley who preceded her in death on June 6, 1958.
She was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Rev.
Lynn Swadley of Springfield, Rev. Geoffrey Swadley of Rock Port, Mo and Jack
Swadley of Grandview, Mo; four daughters, Mrs. Harry Williams of Jefferson City, Mo,
Mrs. Robert Benson of Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Frank Bunch of St. Louis and Mrs. Milton
Amos of Huntsville, Ala; 20 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs.
Eugene Wampler of Springfield.
Swadley, Marcus
1893 - 13 Mar 1961 CCR 16 Mar 1961 p4
Funeral services for Marcus Swadley, 67, of Garrison, were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 16, in the Union Grove Church with the Rev. Glesco Roberts
officiating. Burial was under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Swadley, a member
of the General Baptist Church, died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark,
after a long illness, He had been a patient in the hospital since January. Survivors include
three sons, John of Garrison and Oren and Raymond, both of Bradleyville, a daughter,
Mrs. Hazel McKnight of Wichita, five grandchildren, three brothers, Roy of Soldier,
Kan., Jerry of Bradleyville and Guy of Steuben, Wis. and five sisters, Mrs. Samantha
Metcalf, Brown Branch, Mrs. Lula Clark, Gay’s Mills, Wis, Mrs. Rosa Ben Worth,
Annapolis, Mrs. Lilly Ballard of Fordland and Mrs. Unaba Altman of Wichita.
Swadley, William Mark
Sep 1879 - 5 Feb 1960
CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas A. & Emily J. (Pearce) Swadley; married Dora Ann Dye]
Funeral services for William Mark Swadley, 80, who died Friday, Feb. 5, in a
Springfield hospital, were held Sunday, Feb. 7, at 2:30 p.m. in the Mt. Sinai Baptist
Church with the Rev. H. F. Bowman officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Swadley was a member of the Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Clever
community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dora Swadley of the home in Clever; one
brother, John E. Swadley of Route 13, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Leona Dahl of Clever;
several nieces and nephews.
Swain, Rosie 11 Aug 1895 - 12 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
Rosie Swain, 92, of Bruner, died Saturday in the home of her granddaughter in
Bruner. A Scripture Service was held for Mrs. Swain Sunday at the Adams Funeral
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Father Ed Eftink officiating. Burial was to be held in Good
Shepherd Cemetery, Huntington Beach, California. Mrs. Swain moved to Bruner last
year from Laguna Hills, California, to live with her granddaughter and her husband. She

was a member of the Catholic Church. Her survivors include her granddaughter, Kathleen
Garnsey; her grandson-in-law, Lewis Garnsey; and two great-grandchildren, Tanya and
Brent Garnsey.
Swanson, Maria
1900 - 15 Jun 1954 CCR 17 Jun 1954 p1
Mrs. Marie Swanson, 54, died at 8 p.m. Tuesday in her home at 830 W. Scott in
Springfield. She had live in Springfield the last year, having moved from Ozark.
Surviving are her husband, C. O. Swanson of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille
Ditherow of the home, Mrs. Waldeen Morisset of Springfield, Miss Charlina Swanson of
the home, a sister, Mrs. Verna Jones of Springfield, and two grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements were under direction of Alma Lohmeyer-Jewel E. Windle of Springfield.
Swartz, Lynda (Walker) Lutgen 4 Dec 1944 - 20 Dec 2002
Lynda Lutgen Swartz, age 58, of Nixa, passed away Monday, December 30,
2002 in Cox South hospital, Springfield. She was born December 4, 1944 in Berryville,
Ark., the daughter of Howard and Edna (Wolfe) Walker. Mrs. Swartz was employed by
Skaggs Community Hospital as a phlebotomist. She was a founding member of the Nixa
Fire Department and was a state certified fire fighter. She was also a certified EMT. She
was a member of Nixa Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Larry
B. Swartz; four children, Natalie Minor and husband, Edward, Nixa, Shawn McGinnis,
Hurley, Terrie Newell and husband Scott, Nixa, and Robert Lutgen and wife Christy,
Strafford; four step-children, Eric Swartz, Leah Jackson, Adam Swartz, and Ryan Swartz;
21 grandchildren; four brothers and sisters, Don Walker, Springfield, Wayne Walker,
Layton, Utah, Patty Knudson, Rockaway Beach, and Davanil Rehagen, Nixa. Her
parents; her first husband, Robert Lutgen; and a sister-in-law, Georgia Wilson preceded
her in death. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 1, in Nixa Assembly
of God Church with Reverend Don Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in Glenn
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Springfield News-Leader, December 31, 2002.
Swayne, John Carl 13 Feb 1897 - 20 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
[Note: son of Ransom & Mary B. Swayne]
Chadwick--Carl Swayne, of Chadwick, died at 11:40 p.m. Wednesday at the
Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville. He was a veteran of World War I and had taught school
for 17 in Douglas, Ozark and Christian counties. He also served on the Chadwick Board
Education. Survivors are his wife, Mattie; a son, Stanley, Ozark; a daughter, Huba, of the
home; his mother, Mrs. Mary Swayne, Chadwick, a brother, Floyd, Carey, Kan.; a sister,
Mrs. Hattie Parmon, Pampa, Tex.; and a grandchild. Harris of Ozark will announce
arrangements.
AND
Swayne, John Carl 13 Feb 1897 - 20 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Funeral services for Carl Swayne, 66, of Chadwick, were at 2 p.m. Sunday at
Chadwick High School Auditorium with the Rev. Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was
in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. Swayne died Wednesday, Feb. 20,
at the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville.

Swayne, Mattie (Duggins) 7 Mar 1903 – 12 Nov 1996 CCH-N 15 Nov 1995
Mattie Swayne, 92, of Ozark, died at 10:46 a.m:, Sunday, Nov. 12, 1996, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born March 7, 1903, in Ocie, Mo., and was the daughter of
Paton and Lucy Duggins. She taught school in this area for thirteen years. In September
of 1925, she married Carl Swayne. They lived on a farm at Chadwick until his death in
1963. Mrs. Swayne then moved to Ozark and worked as a cook at Fisher's Steak House
for fifteen years. She was a charter member of First General Baptist Church, and a
member of Order of the Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter #98. Survivors include: Two children, a son, Stanley Swayne and his wife, Evonda, Rogersville, and a daughter, Huba
Swayne, Ozark; three grandchildren, Tony Swayne and his wife Mollie; Ozark, Shelly
Swayne, Springfield, and Stephanie Williams, Ava; two great-grandchildren, Megan and
Kendall Swayne, Ozark; and two sisters, Emma Swain, Flint, Michigan, and Clema
Tannehill, Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services were Wednesday in Ozark General Baptist
Church, with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Swayne, Ransom B. 11 Sep 1873 - 12 Feb 1954 CCR 18 Feb 1954 p4
Funeral services for Ransom B. Swayne, 79, who died Friday, February 12, at his
home of Chadwick, were held Sunday at Chadwick Union Church, with Rev. Allen
Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Nashville, Tenn., Mr. Swayne came too Missouri in
early life and settled in Douglas County. He came to Chadwick in 1920 and engaged in
the mercantile business and farming until his retirement. He was converted at an early
age at the Shiloh Baptist Church in Douglas County and was a past member of the
Oddfellows and Modern Woodmen lodges. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. May Swayne
of the home; two sons, J. C. Swayne of Chadwick and Floyd Swayne of Caney, Kan.; a
daughter, Mrs. Hattie Holt of Pampa, Texas; eight grandchildren; eight great
grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Swayne, Rhonda Carlene 7 Sep 1960 - 8 Sep 1960
CCR 15 Sep 1960 p8
[Note: Daughter of Stanley C. & Helen L. (Johnson) Swayne]
Graveside services for Rhonda Carlene Swayne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley
C. Swayne of Ozark who died at 7:10 a.m.. Thursday, Sept 8 at Burge Protestant
Hospital in Springfield, 16 hours after birth, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday in Roberts
Cemetery, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris
of Clever. Besides the parents, the baby is survived by the paternal grandparents Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Swayne, Chadwick; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Byrl Johnson,
Ozark; the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Mary B. Swayne, Chadwick; the maternal
great grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Johnson, Ozark and the maternal great grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. E. B. McCoy, 2215 Benton, Springfield.
Swearengin, Bertha Orlena (Brazeale) 6 Aug 1886 - 19 Jun 1972 CCR 22 Jun 1971 p4
[Note: Daughter of William Lafayette & Anna Eliza (Burkhart) Brazeale; married James
E. “Bud” Swearengin 2 Mar 1884 - 28 Mar 1980]

Mrs. Bertha O. Swearengin, 85, of Elkhead, died at 8 a.m. Monday in his home.
She was a lifelong resident of Elkhead and a member of the church of God Holiness.
Survivors include her husband, James E. “Bud” Swearengin; one daughter, Mrs. Golda
Swearengin of Elkhead; two sisters, Miss Berda Brazeale of Elkhead and Mrs. Clara
Swearengin of Sparta; three grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and eight great,
great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today at the Harris Chapel in
Ozark with the Rev. Frank T. Hart officiating. Burial will be in the Sparta Cemetery.
AND
Swearengin, Bertha Orlena (Brazeale) 6 Aug 1886 - 19 Jun 1972 OH 13 Jul 1972 p8
Bertha Orlena Swearengin was born Aug. 6, 1886, and died Jun 19, 1972 at the
age of 85 years, 10 months and 13 days. She is survived by her husband, James E. “Bud”
Swearengin; one daughter, Mrs. Golda Swearengin; three granddaughters, eight great
grandchildren; two sisters, Miss Berda Brazeale of Elkhead and Mrs. Clara Swearengin .
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery June 22, 1972
Swearengin, Beulah (Bird) 2 May 1898 - 28 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of Robert L. & Mary Ida (Robberson) Bird; twin of Lula A. (Bird)
Stone; married 30 Sep 1931 Ira Swearengin]
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Beulah Swearengin, 77, Fordland were at 2 p.m.
Thursday in First Baptist Church here. The Revs. J. L. Rogers and Roy Cantrell will
officiate and burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Mrs. Swearengin died at 9:45 p.m.
Monday in her home after a one-year illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church
here and was affiliated with the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are her husband,
Ira; a son, John Robert “Bob” of Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Sue Frantz, Fordland and
Mrs. Bonnie Bollman, Ft. Wayne, Ind.; a brother, Charles Bird, Fayetteville, Ark.; a
sister, Mrs. Lula Stone, Rogersville; seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Services were under direction of Marsh Funeral Home here.
Swearengin, Beverley Sue 10 Apr 1963 - 13 Nov 1998 CCH-N 6 Jan 1999
[Note: Daughter of Floyd & Berneice (Lucas) Swearengin]
Beverley Sue Swearengin, age 35, of Fordland, died Friday, November 13, in her
home. She was born April 10, 1963 and was the daughter of Floyd and Berneice (Lucas)
Swearengin. Her mother preceded her in death in 1991, and her father in 1997. An infant
sister also preceded her in death. Beverley lived in the Dogwood community and
Mansfield before moving to Fordland. She was a member of Wagner Church. Survivors
include: her stepmother, Roxie Swearengin, Mansfield; five sisters, Judith Todd and her
husband Morris, Bruner, Lucille Smith and her husband Hearvy, Fordland, Linda
Boatman, and Peggy Greene and her husband, Henry, all of Seymour, and Eva Winslow
and her husband Wesley, Sparta; five stepbrothers and their wives, Fred and Wilda Cook,
St. Petersburg, Florida, Earl and Betty Cook, Niangua, Earnie and Helen Cook, Kenneth
and Bonnie Cook, and Danny and Bonnie Cook, all of Mansfield; four stepsisters
Dorothy Cole and her husband Terry, Springfield, Francis Pogue, and Kathleen Threw
and her husband, David, all of Seymour, and Hazel Hughitt and her husband Dan, Tolar,
Texas; a foster sister, Linda Culbertson, Sparta, nine nieces and nephews, seven great
nieces; several stepnieces and nephews; and a multitude of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Monday, November 16, in Adams Funeral Home,

Ozark, with Rev. Gary Jennings and Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial was in Union
Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Swearengin, Bill Phil 25 Mar 1913 - 30 Sep 1972 CCR 5 Oct 1972 p1
[Note: Son of ; married Nina Burks]
Phil Swearengin, 59, of Springfield, died at 9:05 p.m. Saturday at Cox Medical
Center after an illness of several months. A former resident of the Dogwood and Bruner
communities, Mr. Swearengin had lived in Springfield for 30 years where he was an
employee of the Hawkins Milling Company. Survivors are his wife, Nina; five daughters,
Mrs. Phyllis Carter, Buffalo, Miss Louann Swearengin of the home, Mrs. Wanda
Simmons, Rogersville, Mrs. Pat Stockdale, Springfield and Mrs. Eunice Peckinpaugh,
Fort Benning, Ga.; a brother, Merlin Swearengin, Dogwood; four sisters, Mrs. Anna
Williams, Springfield, Mrs. Blanche Haynes and Mrs. Wilma Haynes, both of Ava and
Mrs. Lou McHaffie, Bruner; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. James Applegate officiating.
Burial was in the Temple Hill Cemetery.
Swearengin, Carrol Dean 18 Nov 1939 - 13 Feb 2006 SN-L 15 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Alma & Tressie (Nelson) Swearengin; married 20 May 1963 Charlene
Larson]
Carrol Dean Swearengin, age 66, of Sparta, passed away Monday, February 13,
2006. He was born November 8, 1939, in Ava, the son of Alma and Tressie (Nelson)
Swearengin. On May 20, 1963, he and Charlene Larson were united in marriage. Mr.
Swearengin retired from Consumers Warehouse. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge
in Ava. He was loved and will be missed by all of his family. Survivors include a son,
Harold Swearengin and daughter-in-law, Tina, Sparta; a daughter, Patricia Carr and sonin-law, Glenn, Nixa; four grandchildren, Aaron Dean Carr, Danny Russell Carr, Austin
Swearengin and Erica Hannifan; a brother, Gene Swearengin, Ft. Worth, Texas; and
several cousins, nieces and nephews. His wife, Charlene, passed away in 1994. He was
also preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen Swearengin. Funeral services
will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Swearengin Cemetery, Douglas County.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Swearengin, Charlene Rita (Larson) 21 Oct 1943 - 2 Nov 1994 OH 9 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of Luverne & Helen (Schweppe) Larson; married 20 May 1963 Carrol
D. Swearengin]
Charlene Rita Swearengin, 51, Sparta, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994 in her
home. She was born Oct. 21, 1943 in Albert Lea, Minn., the daughter of Luverne and
Helen Schweppe Larson. On May 20, 1963, she was united in marriage to Carrol D.
Swearengin. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by
her mother and two brothers, Donald and Charles Larson. Survivors include her husband,
Carrol, a son, Harold Swearengin, Elkhead; a daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and
Glenn Carr, Springfield; a grandson, Aaron Carr; her father, Luverne Larson, Sparta;
three brothers, Leo Larson, Jeffrey City, Wyo., Gail Larson, Versailles, and Anthony
Larson, Ozark; three sisters, Linda Wallace, Forsyth, Nancy Gardner and Donna Hanks,

both of Ozark; nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday, Nov. 5, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in
Swearengin Cemetery, Douglas County. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri.
Swearingin, Charles L. 1943 - March 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Everett & ? (?) Swearengin; married Joyce]
Charles L. Swearingin, 44, of Springfield, died at 9:05 a.m. at Cox Medical
Center North after a long illness. Services for Mr. Swearingin were held Tuesday in the
Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home with the Rev. Norma Loomis officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Swearingin was a retired roofer for Queen City Roofing, and
was a member of Union Local No. 62. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; two children,
Randy E. and Cathy Swearingin, both of Springfield; his father, Everett, Springfield;
three brothers, Jack, Bob and Buddy, all of Springfield; two sisters, Goldie Holley,
Ozark, and Shirley Holley, Springfield; and two grandchildren.
Swearengin, Charley 12 Feb 1880 - 16 May 1950 CCR 1 Jun 1950
[Note: Son of James & Mary (Sweet) Swearengin; married 16 Nov 1902 Clara M.
Brazeal 17 Aug 1883 - 17 May 1979]
Funeral services for Charley Swearengin, 70, of Bruner were conducted
Thursday, May 18, in Union Chapel Church with the Rev. Tom Weter officiating. Mr.
Swearengin died May 16. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Swearengin was born February 12, 1880. He is survived by
his wife, Mrs. Clara Swearengin, three children, Ray of Kansas City, Kansas, Roy of
Walcott, Kansas, and Hazel of the home; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren,
four sisters, Mrs. S.K. Atkins of Fordland, Mrs. John Bookout of Pawhuska, Oklahoma,
Mrs. J.R. Bocks of Stockton, California, and Mrs. N.F. Green of Galloway; one brother,
G.W. Swearengin of Fordland; three half brothers, Almus Swearengin of Elkhead, Layad
Swearengin of Ozark, and Lester Swearengin of Sparta; and two half sisters, Louis
Watkins of Elkhead and Lorane Johnson of Ozark.
Swearengin, Clara Lee (Cloud) 12 Mar 1896 - 11 Feb 1969 CCR 13 Feb 1969 p1
[Note: married L. R. Swearengin 11 Jun 1892 - 2 Jul 1970]
Mrs. Clara Lee Swearengin, 72, a longtime resident of the Ongo community in
northwest Douglas County, died at 6 a.m. Tuesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital,
Springfield after a 5-day illness. Mrs. Swearengin had been postmistress of the Ongo
community for 24 years. With her husband, L. R. Swearengin, she had owned and
operated Honey Branch Cave and Museum at Ongo. In previous years, she had been a
resident of Springfield for a short time and was a member of the First Baptist Church
there. Surviving beside her husband are three daughters, Mrs. Eunice Henry, Phoenix,
Ariz, Mrs. Dorothy Hicks, Wichita, Kan. and Mrs. Juanita Brown, Springfield, and a
sister, Mrs. Jamie St. John, Bruner. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in
Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava. Graveside services will be conducted by the Order of
Eastern Star in Sparta Cemetery,
Swearengin, Clara M. (Brazeal) 17 Aug 1883 - 17 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p8

[Note: Daughter of William L. & Annie Eliza (Burkhart) Brazeal; married 16 Nov 1902
Charlie M. Swearengin 13 Feb 1880 - 16 May 1950]
Services for Mrs. Clara M. Swearengin, 95, Sparta, were held Saturday in Harris
Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery northeast of Elkhead. Mrs.
Swearengin died last Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hazel Dwyer of Sparta
after a short illness. Mrs. Swearengin was a lifelong Christian County resident and a
member of the Elkhead community before moving to Sparta in 1950. She was a member
of the Baptist church. Survivors include two sons, Raymond H., and Roy E., both of
Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Verdie Brazeale, Elkhead; nine grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren.
Swearengin, Clarence 16 Sep 1901 - 5 Feb 1972 CCR 10 Feb 1972 p5
[Note: married 5 Jul 1923 Ruby Stapp]
Funeral services for Clarence Swearengin, 70, of Rogersville were at 2 p.m.
Monday at Marsh Chapel with the Rev. Claude McMullin officiating. Burial was in
Palmetto Cemetery, northwest of Rogersville. Mr. Swearengin, a member of Springfield
IOOF Lodge 71, died at 7:19 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital after a long illness. He
and his wife, Ruby had operated a service station and restaurant in Rogersville for many
years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Theo Swearengin of
Springfield, Hubert Swearengin and Don Swearengin, both of Rogersville; a daughter,
Mrs. Erma Jean Saddler, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Stephens, Cottonwood,
Calif. and Mrs. Grace Juhnke, Albany, Ore; eight grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
Swearengin, Carol Louise (Dipley) 19 Dec 1942 - 19 Jan 2002 CCH-N 30 Jan 2002
[Note: Daughter of Ralph & Elaine (Patrick) Dipley; married 18 Sep 1960 J. R.
Swearengin]
Carol Louise Swearengin, age 59, of Rogersville, died Jan 19, 2002. She was born
Dec. 19, 1942, the daughter of Ralph and Elaine (Patrick) Dipley. On Sept. 18, 1960, she
and J.R. Swearengin were married. She attended Plainview Church of Christ. Survivors
include: Three children, Cheryl Ann Wilson and her husband Craig, of Fordland, Brian
Lee Swearengin and his wife Stephanie, of Rogersville, and Rebecca Jean Savage and her
husband Brett, of Rogersville, 12 grandchildren, Callie, Colt, Cayla, Cassie, Colby, Curt
and Claire Wilson, Katrina and Casey Swearengin, and Jonathan, Keisha and Karissa
Savage; her parents, Ralph and Elaine Dipley, of Springfield; a brother Dennis Lee
Dipley and his wife Martha, and their daughter, Ashley Dipley, all of Springfield. Funeral
services were Jan. 23 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Joe Mooney and Bob
Brickner officiating. Burial followed in Springhill Cemetery.
Swearengin, Delbert 20 Mar 1902 -16 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: married 31 Mar 1923 Delorce Nelson 3 Jan 1906 - 29 Nov 1990]
Delbert Swearengin, 88, Sparta, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 1991, in
Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. He was a lifelong resident of Douglas County.
He was a livestock farmer, spending his entire life on the farm his family has owned for a
century. He was a deacon on Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Dogwood, were he was a
member for many years. On March 31, 1923, he married Delorce Nelson, who preceded

him in death on Nov. 29, 1990. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Geneve and
A.J. Marlin, Springfield. Services were Tuesday in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church,
Dogwood, with the Revs. Randy Pirtle and Robert Gilmor officiating. Burial was in
Dogwood Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava.
Swearengin, Doris “D.O.” 18 Jun 1929 - 15 Oct 2003 CCH-N 5 Nov 2003
Doris “D.O.” Swearengin, 74, Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003, in
his home. D.O. was born June 18, 1929 at Elkhead, the son of Emmit and Naomi
(Stillings) Swearengin. On March 1, 1950, he was united in marriage to Goldie Hampton
at Dogwood. D.O. was a longtime resident of Christian County, a farmer and a truck
driver for Consolidated Freight. During his 14 year career as a freight line driver he
enjoyed sharing his travel stories and adventures with his friends and family. He attended
auctions and purchased items he could repair or tinker with in his workshop. He
surrendered his life to Christ at an early age during the 1940's at Mound Baptist Church.
D.O. was a good family man with love for his constant companion, Boots, his small
Chihuahua. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son Randy Dean
Swearengin. He is survived by his wife Goldie of the home; two daughters Gwendolyn
Hicks and husband Lee, Buffalo, and Diana Butts and husband Brian, Republic; two sons
Daniel Swearengin and wife Susan, Thornfield, and Kent Swearengin, Ava; three sisters
Ruth Shortt and husband Dewey; Ester Mahan and husband Junior; Wanda Stinson and
husband Ray; one brother Glen Swearengin and wife Carolyn; three grandchildren,
several nieces, nephews, and other relatives and caring neighbors and friends. No
services are planned. Cremation was under the care and direction of Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark. A private burial will be at a later date. Family requests memorial
donations to St. John's Hospice, care of Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796,
Ozark, Missouri 65721.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Swearengin, Delorce (Pippen) 3 Jan 1906 - 29 Nov 1990 OH 6 Dec 1990
[Note: married Delbert Swearengin 20 Mar 1902 -16 Feb 1991]
Delorce Swearengin, 84, Sparta, died Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 1990 in her
home, following a sudden illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Dogwood
community where she was a homemaker and a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist
Church. She and Delbert Swearengin were married March, 31, 1923 in Ozark. She is
survived by her husband, Delbert, of the home; a daughter, Geneve, and son-in-law, A.J.
Marlin, Springfield; two brothers, Kenneth Pippen and Herman Pippen, both of Augusta,
Kan.; several nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday in Pleasant Ridge Baptist
Church, Dogwood, with the Rev. Randy Pirtle and the Rev. Robert Gilmore officiating.
Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery under the direction of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home,
Ava.
Swearengin, Earl V. 16 May 1915 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: married Zella]
Earl V. Swearengin, 59, of 8098 South Missouri, died at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday in
Veterans Administration Hospital, Columbia, following a ten-month illness. A native of
Douglas County, Mr. Swearengin lived in Venice, Calif. for 30 years before returning to

Springfield in 1974. He was an oil field superintendent while living in California. A
veteran of World War II. Mr. Swearengin was a member of Goad Ballinger Post No. 69
of Springfield. Survivors are his wife, Zella; a step-daughter, Mrs. E. I. McManus,
Springfield; three step-sons, Clell E. Osburn, Strafford and Fred L. and Dorsey N.
Osburn, both of Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Cora McGee, Springfield; two brothers, Jake of
Seymour and Eugene of Santa Monica, Calif.; 16 step grandchildren and 10 step great
grandchildren. Harris of Ozark announced services.
Swearengin, Ellis 19 Nov 1888 - 30 Apr 1952 CCR 8 May 1952
[Note: Son of Sam & Mary (Swearengin) Swearengin; married 1908 Mary Jane Brazeal
27 Jun 1882 - 25 May 1941; married Maudie Peck]
Ellis Swearengin was born in the year 1888 and passed away at his home
northeast of Bruner, MO., on April 30, 1952. In 1908 he was united in marriage to Mary
Brazeal and to this union one daughter was born. His wife preceded him in death in
1941. He later was united in marriage to Maudie Peck. He professed faith in Christ in
1928 and lived a devoted Christian life. Surviving are his wife, Maudie Swearengin; his
daughter, Mrs. Hortense Johns of Sparta; his mother, Mrs. Mary Swearengin of Bruner;
one brother, Everett Swearengin of Bruner; three grandchildren and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Union
Chapel by Rev. Tom Weaver with burial in the Chapel Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Swearengin, Elma L. (Johnson) 31 Mar 1908 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 p8
[Note: Daughter of Lou & Nora Johnson; married 19 Apr 1924 Loyd Swearengin 13 Sep
1906 - 20 Apr 1990]
Services for Mrs. Elma Swearengin, 71, Springfield were held Nov. 21 in Harris
Chapel, with the Rev. Howard Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel
Cemetery near Bruner. Mrs. Swearengin was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center,
Springfield after apparently suffering a heart attack. She was a native of the Ava
community and had lived in California several years before moving to Springfield in
1977. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Loyd;
four sons, Willard, Ava, Freeman, Sparta, Leonard, Sioux City, Iowa and Merle,
Springfield; six daughters, Mrs. Mildred Givens, Mrs. Freda Barnett and Mrs. Darlene
Bird, all of Springfield, Mrs. Marcelene Nelson, Mayview, Mrs. Carole Webb, Sioux
City and Mrs. Wilma Johns, Sparta; three brothers, Roy and Luther Johnson, both of
Springfield and Glenn Johnson, Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Helen Mitchell, Springfield,
Mrs. Fern Phillips, Bruner and Mrs. Lela Miller, Bellflower, Calif.; 34 grandchildren, 30
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
AND
Swearengin, Elma L. (Johnson) 31 Mar 1908 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 pB9
We the husband and children of Elma Swearengin would like to take this way to
give our warm & heartfelt thanks to friends & relatives who took time to pay their
respects to our dear wife & mother; for all prayers, kind words and beautiful flowers and
special thanks to Rev. Howard Swearengin, Blansit Trio and Harris Funeral Home. (time
heals all things, may she rest in peace).

Swearengin, Everett Raymond 1910 - 8 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of Emmett & Myrtle Swearingin]
Everett Raymond Swearingin, 78, of Springfield, died at 3:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at
Springfield Community Hospital after a long illness. Services for Mr. Swearingin were
held Nov. 10 at the Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery.
A Springfield resident for most of his life, Mr. Swearingin was a retired logger. He was
formerly a resident of Douglas County, and was active with the senior citizen's group.
Mr. Swearingin was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Myrtle Swearingin,
and by a brother, Charles. His survivors include two daughters, Goldie Holley, Ozark,
and Shirley Holley, Springfield; three sons, Jack, Bob, and Buddy, all of Springfield; a
sister, Lillie Tate, Willard; two brothers, Ralph, Springfield, and Richard, Humansville;
15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Swearengin, Everett V., Jr. 11 Feb 1939 - 9 Jul 1995 CCH-N 19 Jul 1995
[Note: see also Wyatt Bilyeu Everett V. Swearengin, Jr.]
Everett V. Swearengin, Jr., age 56, of Sparta, died Sunday, July 9, 1995, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born February 11, 1939, near Elkhead in Douglas
County, and was the son of Everett V. and Jewell Swearengin. Mr. Swearingin was a
farmer and sawmill worker. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday at Union Chapel
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James T.
“Hobo” Applegate officiating.
Swearengin, Floyd 25 Jun 1916 -20 Feb 1997 CCH-N 1 Mar 1997
[Note: Son of Jesse Wood & Elsie Mable (Roberts) Swearengin; married Berniece Lucas
15 Jan 1922 - 12 Feb 1991; married September 27, 1991 Roxie Fay Johns]
Services for Floyd Swearengin,, Mansfield, formerly of Fordland, were held
Monday, February 24, 1997, in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with
burial in Union Chapel Cemetery, Fordland. Mr. Swearengin, 80, died Thursday,
February 20, 1997, at his home. He was born June 25, 1916, at Johns Mill in Douglas
County to Jesse Wood Swearengin and Elsie Mable Roberts Swearengin. He served in
the U.S. Army in World War II. Mr. Swearengin was a retired farmer and handyman. He
was a member of the Wagner Church since his youth. He was married to Berneice Lucas,
who died on February 12, 1991. He was married to Roxie Fay Johns on September 27,
1991, and she survives. Also surviving are six daughters and their husbands, Judith and
Morris Todd, Bruner, Lucille and Hearvy Smith, Fordland, Linda and Thomas Boatman,
Seymour, Peggy and Henry Greene, Seymour, Eva and Wesley Winslow, Sparta, and
Beverly Swearengin of the home; a foster daughter, Linda Culberton, Sparta; four
stepdaughters, Dorothy Barum, Springfield, Frances Pogue, Seymour, Kathleen and
husband David Threw, Seymour, Hazel and husband Dan Van Hughitt, Tyler, Texas; five
stepsons and their wives, Fred and Wilda Cook, St. Petersburg, Florida, Earl and Betty
Cook, Niangua, Ernie and Helen Cook, Kenneth and Bonnie Cook and Danny and
Bonnie Kay Cook, all of Mansfield; three brothers, Ivol and wife Deloris Swearengin,
Bruner, Virgil and wife Mary Swearengin, Fordland, and Ivan and wife Blanch
Swearengin, Springfield; one sister, Erma and husband Delbert Breedlove, Belleville,
Michigan; 7 grandchildren; 41 step-grandchildren; two foster grandchildren; 3 greatgrandchildren; and 44 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents,

an infant daughter, his twin brother, Lloyd, and three sisters, Lola Williams, Amy
Cornelison and Lacie Hartgraves.
Swearengin, George Washington 6 Jan 1876 - 16 Jul 1952
CCR 17 Jul 1952 p5
George Washington Swearengin died suddenly Thursday morning at his home
south of Fordland. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; four sisters, Mrs. Malinda Atkins
of Fordland, Emaline Green of Galloway, Mrs. Bell Bookout of Paluska, Okla. and Mrs.
Martha Burks of Stockton, Calif.; two half-sisters, Mrs. Louise Watkins of Bruner and
Mrs. Irene Johnson of Springfield; an three half-brothers, Almus of Elkhead, Loyd of
Ozark and Lester of Republic. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of KelleyFerrell-Bergman of Springfield
Swearengin, Georgia Frances (Johns) 29 Mar 1904 - 7 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of William Henry & Mary Alice “Maid” (Smith) Johns; married 26 Aug
1922 Raymond Howard Swearengin 9 Aug 1903 - Aug 1987]
Georgia Frances (Johns) Swearengin, 84, of Fort Collins, Colorado, formerly of
Bruner, died May 7 in Fort Collins. Services for Mrs. Swearengin were held May 12 at
the Butler and Son Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial was in Chapel Hill
Memorial Park, Kansas City. Mrs. Swearengin was born March 29, 1904, in Bruner. A
member of the Grandview Methodist Church in Kansas City, she moved to Fort Collins
in 1987. She was a member of the Eastern Star, White Shrine, Ladies Oriental Shrine,
Golden Age Senior Citizens, and the White Church Home Demonstration Group. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Howard Swearengin, in 1987. The
Swearengins were married August 26, 1922, at Sparta. Survivors include three children:
Gene Swearengin, Franklin, Ohio; Vivian Macken and Velma Larrabee, both of Fort
Collins; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Swearengin, Golda Eloise (Swearengin) 10 Feb 1907 - 22 Jan 1999 CCH-N 27 Jan
1999
[Note: Daughter of James E. "Bud" & Bertha (Brazeale) Swearengin married 9 Apr 1923
William Almus Swearengin 26 Mar 1902 - 3 Feb 1983]
Golda Eloise Swearengin, of Springfield, formerly of Elkhead passed away
Friday, Jan. 22, in James River Care Center, Springfield. Mrs. Swearengin was born Feb.
10, 1907 at Elkhead to James E. "Bud" and Bertha (Brazeale) Swearengin. She was
married to Almus Swearengin on April 9, 1923. He preceded her in death on Feb. 3,
1983. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a granddaughter, Carolyn Batzel
Barnes, and an infant grandson. Survivors include: three daughters, Dorene Shortt,
Sparta, Doris Batzel and her husband, Irvin, and Dortheta Stracke, all of Springfield;
seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and a
number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Darrell Swearengin and Rev. Vern Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Swearengin, Helen E. 21 Apr 1926 - 11 Sep 1974 OH 19 Sep 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Alma & ? (Armentrout) Swearengin]

SPARTA - Miss Helen E. Swearengin, 48, a lifelong resident of the Sparta and
Elkhead communities, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital after a long
illness. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alma Swearengin of the home; two
brothers, Eugene of Chula Vista, Calif. and Carrol of Sparta, and a maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Laura Armentrout, Sparta. Funeral services for Miss Helen E. Swearengin, 48, a
lifelong resident of the Sparta and Elkhead communities, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Revs. Martin Caudill and John Shine officiating. Burial
was in Swearengin Cemetery in Douglas County. Miss Swearengin died at 4:20 p.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital after a long illness.
Swearengin, Ida (Yates) 1909 - 23 Aug 1970 CCR 27 Aug 1970 p8
Mrs. Ida Swearengin, 60, of the Dogwood community, died at 10:40 p.m. Monday
in St. John’s Hospital. She had lived most of her life in the Brown Branch and Seymour
communities. Survivors include her husband, O. M.; four sons, Tommy Swearengin,
Wichita, Kan., James Swearengin, Sparta, Dwight Swearengin, Seymour, and Dean
Swearengin, Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Betty Fitzgerald, Elkhead, Mrs. Peggy Grimes,
Rogersville, Mrs. Joan Workman, Seymour and Miss Janice Swearengin of the home;
four brothers, B. C., Herschel and Walter Yates, all of Ava and Freeland Yates, Ozark;
two sisters, Mrs. Fannie Snyder, Vacaville, Calif. and Mrs. Alice Swearengin,
Rogersville. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
with the Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Swearengin, Joe Marion 3 Jun 1932 – 5 Oct 1995 CCH-N 18 Oct 1995
Joe Marion Swearengin, 63, of Rogersville, died Thursday, Oct. 5, 1995, in his
daughter's home, following a long battle with cancer. He was born June 3, 1932, in
Douglas County, and was the son of Lora Millard and Cordelia Willis Swearengin. His
parents preceded him in death. Mr. Swearengin served his country in the U.S. Army
during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville.
Mr. Swearengin retired frorn Hirschbach Trucking Company. Survivors include: Five
daughters and their spouses, Dianna and Nick Thimesch, Rogersville, Sibyl and Russell
York, Ozark, Ava McHaffie, Sparta, Joan and Martin Thimesch, Rogersville, and Vicki
and Greg Smith, Springfield; ten grandchildren, Stacey and Shaun Thimesch, Carinne
Gann, Bobby Joe and Amber McHaffie, Caleb Swearengin, Joel Comeau, Jacob and
Mardee Thimesch, and Kimberly Smith; a beloved friend, Barbara Swearengin; two
brothers, Orville Swearengin, Salem, and Norman "Hap" Swearengin, San Diego, Calif.;
a sister, Lois Hammons, Ozark; mid several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Heartline Hospice of Springfield.
Swearengin, John Bob 16 Apr 1924 - 3 Oct 2006 SN-L 6 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Ira & Beulah (Byrd) Swearengin; married 26 Jun 1959 Deloris Bryant
Capon]
BIG John Bob Swearengin, 72, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2006,
in San Antonio, Texas. Bob was born on April 16, 1924, in Linden, Mo., to Ira and

Beulah Byrd Swearengin. He was a graduate of Fordland High School class of 1952, had
served in the U.S. Air Force in Korea, and was a member of the Victory Baptist Church
in Ozark. Bob had worked for Plywood Supply in Springfield for 20 years and had retired
after 10 years driving for Milky Way. Bob was married to Deloris Bryant Capon on June
26, 1959. They enjoyed traveling in their motor home and were currently at their
daughter's home in San Antonio. Bob is survived by his wife, Deloris, of the home; one
son, Charles "Chuck" Swearengin and his wife, Lory, of Strafford; one daughter, Capt.
Cindy Pouncey, stationed in the U.S. Air Force in San Antonio, Texas; two sisters, Sue
Frantz and husband, Bill, of Fordland, Mo., and his twin sister, Bonnie Bollman and
husband, Bill, of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; six grandchildren, Johnathan, Evan, Austin and Allan
Swearengin, Adarius and Aspen Pouncey; and several nieces and nephews. Bob was
preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Charles. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 7, 2006, at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in
Fordland Cemetery with military honors by the Webster County Veterans Association.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Swearengin, Ketura (Stillins) 26 Mar 1869 - 20 May 1951 CCR 31 May 1951
[Note: married 1890 Ulysses G. Swearengin 28 Nov 1869 - 11 Oct 1944]
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 24, for Ketura Stillins Swearengin, 82,
who died May 20 in a Springfield hospital. Services were in the Bruner Church, with
burial in Swearengin Cemetery there under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Born March 26, 1869, she was married to Ulysses Swearengin in 1890. Her husband and
two of their nine children preceded her in death. She was a member of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include four sons, Clarence and Elmer of
Rogersville, Lloyd of Springfield, and Almus of Bruner; three daughters, Mrs. Ida Smith
of Rogersville, Mrs. Gracie Wilburn of Oregon and Mrs. Ethel Winburn of California; 24
grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Swearengin, Lois Elva (Fink) 3 Sep 1911 - 26 Mar 1949 CCR 31 Mar 1949
[Note: Daughter of John B. & Mary E. (Loveland) Fink; married 1930 Lester L.
Swearengin 5 Jun 1910 - 8 Aug 1986]
Lois Elva Swearengin, 38, died Saturday morning, March 26, at her home near
Bruner, MO, the daughter of the late John Fink and Mary E. Fink, who survives. In 1930
she married Lester Swearengin. Survivors besides the husband and mother are six
children, Mrs. Elwyn Huffman of Sparta and Paul, Verne, Janice, Danny Joe and Bona
Beth of the home. She was a member of the Sparta Assembly of God church, where
funeral services were held Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Warren Davenport.
Burial was in the Bruner cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Swearengin, Lois M. (Dunwoodie) 31 Oct 1901 - 12 Apr 1990 OH 19 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Jesse & Mary Serena (Rives) Dunwoodie; married 20 Aug 1938 Thomas
Frank Swearingin who died 21 Jul 1971]
Lois M. Swearingin, 88, Mt. Vernon, died April 12, 1990 at the Missouri
Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon. She was born Oct. 31, 1901 in Hancock, Ind. to Jesse
and Mary Serena (Rives) Dunwoodie. She married Thomas Frank Swearingin,

Carrollton, Aug. 20, 1938. He died July 21, 1971. Survivors include a son and daughterin-law, Wilbur and Beverly Swearingin, Mt. Vernon; a brother, Glenn W. Dunwoodie,
Cowgill; three granddaughters, Glenda Rhea Swearingin, Amy Renee Swearingin and
Susan Berneice Swearingin, all of Ozark; two step-grandchildren, David Deckard and
Amy Leanne Deckard, both of Mt. Vernon. She was preceded in death by five brothers,
Walter, Brooke, Marshall, Russell and Morris Dunwoodie; and three sisters, Ethel
Highland, Caroline Sharp and Juanita Simmons She was a elementary school teacher for
25 years at Raytown School District before retiring in 1969. She was a member of the
Church of Christ, Mt. Vernon. She moved to Ozark in 1945 from Kansas City and moved
to Mt. Vernon in 1988. She was a graduate of the State Teacher's College, Valley City,
N.D. She obtained her B.S. degree at State Teacher's College, Warrensburg, where she
was an honor student. She was a life member of Missouri State Teacher's Association.
Services were Monday at Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, with the Rev. Richard
Sparks officiating. Burial was in Cravens Cemetery, Camden. Memorial contributions
may be made to Ozark Public Television, Channel 21.
Swearengin, Lora M. 12 Aug 1908 - 21 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994
Lora M. Swearengin, 86, Springfield, died Friday, Oct. 21, 1994, in Cox Medical
Center, North. He was born Aug. 12, 1908, near Elkhead the son of John and Mary
Maggard Swearengin. On April 12, 1931, he was united in marriage to Cordelia Willis.
They farmed and lived in Douglas County for many years before moving to Springfield
26 years ago. He served as deacon for West Atlantic Street Baptist Church. Preceding
him in death were his wife, Cordelia Swearengin, on Sept. 28, 1987; a grandson, Dallas
Paul Swearengin; several brothers and sisters. Survivors include three sons and their
wives, Joe and Barbara Swearengin, Springfield, Orville and Pauline Swearengin, Salem,
Norman and Lois Swearengin, San Diego, Calif.; a daughter, Lois Hammons, Ozark; 13
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two sisters, Virta
Alpress, British Colombia, Canada, and Emogene Tate, Moses Lake, Wash.; and three
brothers, Carl Swearengin, Ava, Richard Swearengin, Union, and Lemmie Swearengin,
Mountain View, Wyo. Funeral services were Tuesday, Oct. 25, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Joe Lafferty officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Mausoleum.
Swearengin, Mary Edith (Maggard) 1881 - 3 Jun 1953 CCR 11 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Harville Cemetery for Mrs.
Mary Edith Swearengin, 72, who died June 3 in a hospital in Monroe, Wash., where she
had made her home the past 12 years. Burial was in Harville Cemetery under direction of
the Chaffin Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, John B. Swearengin, , six
sons, Emmitt and Carl of Ava, Lora of Elkhead; Richard, Lemmis and Woodrow of
Robertson, Wyo.; four daughters, Opal Nelson of Sparta, Vema Williams of Monroe,
Wash., Virta Alpese of Bothell, Wash. and Emogene Tate of Springfield. She was a
member of the Mount Olive Baptist Church.
Swearengin, Loyd Richard 13 Sep 1906 - 20 Apr 1990 OH 26 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of James E. & Amanda (Jackson) Swearengin; married 19 Apr 1924 Elma L.
Johnson 31 Mar 1908 - 19 Nov 1979]

Loyd Richard Swearengin, 83, Ozark, was born Sept. 12, 1906 in Christian
County and died April 20, 1990 in St. John's Regional Health Center, after a short illness.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma; a son and three grandchildren. He is
survived by four sons, Willard and Freeman, both of Sparta, Merle, Springfield, and
Leonard, Sioux City, Iowa; six daughters, Wilma Johns, Sparta, Mildred Givens, Freida
Barnett and Darlene Bird, all of Springfield, Marcie Nelson, Mayview, and Caroline
Webb, Sioux City, Iowa; two sisters, Lorain Johnson, Springfield, and Louise Watkins,
Brunner; three sisters-in-law, Golda Swearengin, Elkhead, Ruby Swearengin, Fordland,
and Ada Swearengin, Billings; 34 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 25 greatgreat-grandchildren. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the
Revs. Darrell and Howard Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery,
Fordland.
Swearengin, Mary Jane 14 Oct 1871 - 16 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
Mary Jane Swearengin was born in the year 1871 and departed this life June 16,
1955 , at the age of 83 years eight months and two days. She is survived by one son,
Everett of the home; four grandchildren, Mrs. Faye Lurvy of Springfield; Mrs. Rona
Johns of Sparta and Junior and Sammy Swearengin of the home. Her husband and two
sons preceded her in death. She lived her entire life on the farm where she died. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon at the Union Chapel Church, conducted by Rev.
Sylva Howard, Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark.
Swearengin, Nancy E. (Bookout) 2 Sep 1875 - 5 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Amanda J. (Roller) Bookout; married George
Swearengin 6 Jan 1876 - 16 Jul 1952]
Mrs. Nancy E. Swearengin, 96, died at 8:20 a.m. Monday at the Christian County
Nursing Home here, where she had resided for the past four years. Mrs. Swearengin was
a former resident of the Fordland community and had lived with her niece, Mrs. Olive
McCord, in Kansas City before moving here in 1968. Survivors other than her niece
include three sisters, Mrs. Martha White of Rolla, Mrs. Rosa Gass of Sparta and Mrs.
Emma Baldwin of Raytown; two brothers, George Bookout of Springfield and Henry
Bookout of Fordland. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. today in the Harris Chapel here,
with Mr. W. J. Nichols officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Swearengin, O. Murlin 30 Mar 1910 - Jun 1976 OH 1 Jul 1976 p11
OZARK - Services for O. Murlin Swearengin, 66, a lifelong Dogwood
community resident, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church with the
Rev. Roy Cantrell and Tom Smith officiating. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery. Mr.
Swearengin died at 2:27 a.m. Sunday morning in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Joan
Workman, Seymour after a seven-month illness. Survivors other than Mrs. Workman
include three other daughters, Mrs. Betty Fitzgerald and Mrs. Janis Preston, both of
Sparta and Mrs. Peggy Grimes, Rogersville, four sons, Tommy of Joplin, James and
Dean, both of Sparta and Dwight, of Seymour; three sisters, Mrs. Annie Williams,
Springfield, Mrs.. Lou McHaffie, Bruner and Mrs. Wilma Haynes, Ava; and 20
grandchildren.

Swearengin, Robert D. “Bob” 18 May 1935 - 14 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
[Note: Son of ? & Alice Mae (?) Swearengin]
Services for Robert D. Swearengin, 43, Rogersville, was March 16 in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Dogwood Cemetery.
Mr. Swearengin died at 4:30 p.m. March 14 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a
short illness. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Alice Mae Swearengin of the home; two
brothers, J. R., Rogersville and Lonnie, Sparta; two sisters, Mrs. Ilee Grimes and Mrs.
Pauline Maggard, both of Rogersville and two sisters, Mrs. Mildred Green, Seymour and
Mrs. Dorothy Pogue of Fordland.
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Swearengin, Robert D. “Bob” 18 May 1935 - 14 Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 pB8
We would like to say a special thank you to the many friends and relatives for the
prayers, food, flowers and cards during the loss of our son and brother, Bob Swearengin.
We shall never forget these acts of kindness and for them we are very grateful. Mrs.
Alice “Mom” Swearengin. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Grimes Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Swearengin Mr.
and Mrs. Lonnie Swearengin Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maggard.
Swearengin, Robert E. “Bob” 5 Dec 1936 - 17 Oct 2004 SN-L 19 Oct 2004
Robert E. (Bob) Swearengin, 67, of Republic, Mo., died in his home Sunday. The
son of Roy and Audrey Swearengin, he was born Dec. 5, 1936, in Lincoln, Mo. Bob was
a retired heavy equipment trucker, past president of the Republic Kiwanis club, the
Prelate of Syracuse Lodge #437 of the Republic Knights of Pythias, and a resident of
Republic for 25 years. He is survived by three sons, Robert Jr., Ozark, Steven, and
Edward of Springfield; two daughters, Victoria Swearengin and Barbara Alldridge,
Springfield; one brother, Ralph Swearengin, Des Moines, Iowa; seven grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and his faithful dog, Miss Georgia. Bob has been cremated in
Greenlawn Crematorium under direction of Greenlawn South Funeral Home. A memorial
service will be held Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, in the Brookline Baptist Church, 2044 S.
State Highway MM, in Brookline. The service is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Republic Kiwanis Club, c/o the Town and Country
Bank in Republic, 161 U.S. Highway 60 West, Republic, MO.
Swearengin, Roy E. 13 Jun 1913 - May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
[Note: married Ruby]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Roy E. Swearengin, 61, Route 2, Ozark, were at 2
p.m. Monday in Marsh Chapel here with the Revs. Allen Harrison with Allen Phillips
officiating. Burial was in Fordland Cemetery. Mr. Swearengin died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday
in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a retired carpenter and a
member of Hopedale Baptist Church, north of here. He was a charter member of the
Fordland Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; a daughter, Mrs. Gloria Jean
Thurman, Route 2, Ozark; two brothers, Fred and Ira, both of Fordland; two sisters, Mrs.
Della Burks, Fordland, and Mrs. Esta Robertson, state of California; and two
grandchildren.
Swearengin, Ruby (Stapp) 13 Jul 1908 - Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8

[Note: Daughter of George & Rachel Stapp; married 5 Jul 1923 Clarence Swearengin]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Ruby Swearengin, 68, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Sunday in Marsh Chapel here with burial in Palmetto Cemetery northwest of
Rogersville. Mrs. Swearengin died at 2:45 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center,
Springfield, after a short illness. She was a longtime resident of the Rogersville area. Mrs.
Swearengin and her late husband, Clarence, operated a services station, store and
restaurant here. Mr. Swearengin died in 1972. Mrs. Swearengin was a member of Victory
Baptist Church in Christian County. Surviving are three sons, Theo and Don, both of
Springfield and the Rev. Hubert of Rogersville; a daughter, Mrs. Erma Jean Saddler,
Route 2, Rogersville; a brother, L. E. Johnny” Stapp, Macomb, eight grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Swearengin, Ruby Thelma (Dalton) 5 Oct 1908 - 4 Oct 2006 SN-L 7 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of J. K. & Margaret M. Dalton; married 10 Jun 1925 Albert E.
Swearengin]
Ruby Thelma Dalton was born to J.K. and Margaret M. Dalton on October 5,
1908, in Johns Mill, Mo., in Douglas County. She departed this life on October 4, 2006,
at the age of 97 years and 364 days, in Christian Health Care, Nixa, Mo., where she had
resided the past two years. On June 10, 1925, Ruby was united in marriage to Albert E.
Swearengin and to this union seven children were born. She lived most of her life in the
Fordland, Mo., area. She was converted at an early age and sanctified in a revival in
Elkhead, Mo., conducted by Revs. Gene Cowan and Oscar Rogers. Ruby was a member
of the Church of God Holiness in Fordland and was faithful in attendance until her health
failed. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1942; her eldest son, Clifford in
2005; and a son-in-law, Gene Watson in 2006. Ruby is survived by four sons, Bill and
Faye of Ozark, Howard and Carole of Wheatland, Darrell and Bonnie of Rogersville, and
Freddie and Bobbi of Springfield; two daughters, Mary and Virgil Swearengin of
Rogersville, and Alberta Watson of Sharpsburg, Ga.; daughter-in-law, Carlene
Swearengin of Haysville, Kan.; 21 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, 30 great-greatgrandchildren, eight step grandchildren, and 21 step great-grandchildren. The family
expresses their thanks to her caregivers and the staff of the nursing facility. Services will
be at 1 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2006, in the Harvest Community Nazarene Church in
Rogersville, with burial in the Union Chapel Cemetery, Fordland. Visitation will be from
3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Mt.
Zion Bible School, Rt. 1 Box 48, Ava, MO 65608.
Swearengin, Thomas F. 20 Mar 1891 - 19 Jul 1971 CCR 22 Jul 1971 p1
Ozark Resident Crash Victim
An Ozark resident is dead and two Springfieldians are in Cox Medical Center
following a two-car crash at the intersection of Highways 65 and 14 west of Ozark at
7:30 p.m. Monday. Thomas F. Swearengin, 80, of Ozark died at 12:40 a.m. of internal
injuries at St. John’s Hospital. A car driven by Swearengin is reported by troopers to have
pulled into the path of a pickup driven by Loren F. Carney, 61, of Springfield. Also
injured when the truck overturned following the crash was Carney’s wife, Lora, 59. Mr.
Swearengin had been a resident of Ozark since August 1969, coming here from
Independence, Mo. A retired farmer, he had been a resident of Ray County, near Kansas

City most of his life. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in France with the
American Expeditionary Force, and was a member of the Nixa Church of God. Survivors
include his wife, Lois, of the home; a son, Wilbur Swearengin of Ozark; two
granddaughters, John W. Swearengin of Kansas City and Leonard Swearengin of
Pomona, Calif. First funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 22, in the
Harris Chapel at Ozark, with Evangelist Dwain Stoops officiating. A second service will
be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday in the Thurman Chapel at Richmond, Mo. with burial in
the Cravens Cemetery, near Camden, MO.
Swearengin, Tressie E. 21 Mar 1906 - 28 Apr 1989 NE 4 May 1989
Services for Tressie E. Swearengin, 83, Sparta, were at 1 p.m. Monday, May 1 in
Adams Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Swearengin Cemetery near Elkhead. Mrs.
Swearengin, a homemaker, died at 6:15 a.m. Friday, April 28 in Hill Haven Convalescent
Center, Springfield.
Swearengin, Willard 1927 - Jul 2005 SN-L 14 Jul 2005
Funeral services for Willard Swearengin, 78, Sparta, Mo., will be Friday, July 15,
2005, at 10 a.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial in Union Chapel
Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Swearengin, Wilma H. (Bowers) 28 May 1917 - 4 Jul 1951 CCR 12 Jul 1951
[Note: Daughter of ? & Martha Ann Bowers; married Irvin Swearengin]
Mrs. Wilma Swearengin, 34, died July 4 at her home south of Fordland. Survivors
beside her husband, Irvin, a son and two daughters, include a sister, Mrs. Betty
McFadden of Sparta. Funeral services were held Saturday at Union Chapel near Fordland
with burial in the church cemetery.
Swearengin, Wyatt Bilyeu Everett V., Jr. 11 Feb 1939 - 9 Jul 1995 CCH-N 12 Jul
1995
[Note: Son of Everett V. & Jewell Swearengin; tombstone gives name as just Everett V.
Swearengin, Jr. - May be an error in the obituary]
Wyatt Bilyeu Everett V. Swearengin, Jr., age 56, of Sparta, died Sunday, July 9,
1995, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born February 11, 1939, near Elkhead
in Douglas County, as was the son of Everett V. and Jewell Swearengin. Mr. Swearingin
was a farmer and sawmill worker. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday at Union
Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James
T. "Hobo" Applegate officiating.
Sweatt, Colleen (Ruff) 12 Apr 1926 - 30 May 2002 CCH-N 12 Jun 2002
[Note: Daughter of Henry H. & Ollie Mae (Lawter) Ruff; married 13 May 1944 Alfred
H. Sweatt]
Colleen (Ruff) Sweatt passed away May 30, 2002. Born to Henry H. Ruff and
Ollie Mae Lawter Ruff in Polk County, N.C, on April 12, 1926. She married Alfred H.
Sweatt on May 13, 1944. She was a homemaker. She attended Full Gospel Church.
Sweatt was preceded in death by her father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, a daughterin-law and a grandson. She is survived by three sisters, Ruby Edwards and Elisabeth

Mills, both of North Carolina, and Hazel Blanchard, Maryland; two brothers, Claude and
Frankie Ruff, both of North Carolina; six children, Shirleen Brookings, Crane, Nancy
Sweatt, of the home, Franklin Sweatt, Wenztville, Mickael Sweatt and wife, Jackie,
Wappapello, David Sweatt and wife, Ronda, Sweet Springs, Roger Sweatt and wife,
Terry, St. Louis; 29 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were June 3 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev.
Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery.
Sweezer, Bulah Louella (Davis) Fletcher 22 Aug 1928 - 8 Apr 2005 CCH-N 20 Apr
2005
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Martha (Probes) Davis; married 16 Apr 1946 Rev. Frank
Fletcher who d 1978; married 11 Aug 1983 Herman Sweezer who d 2000]
Bulah Louella Davis Fletcher Sweezer, age 76, of Ozark, passed away Monday,m
April 4, 2005. She was born August 22, 1928 in Sparta, the daughter of Charlie and
Martha (Probes) Davis. She was a Christian from an early age. On April 16, 1946, she
and Rev. Frank Fletcher were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 1978. On
August 11, 1983, she married Herman Sweezer who passed away in 2000. A step-son,
Joe Fletcher, also preceded her in death as well as seven brothers and sisters. Throughout
her life, Bulah was a homemaker, served as a pastor’s wife, and enjoyed babysitting.
Survivors include: Two sons, David Ricky Fletcher, Ozark and Lonnie Fletcher and his
wife, Ronda, Forsyth; three step-children, Fairy Cobb, Ozark, Hazel House and her
husband, Herb, Fullerton, California and Cathern Smith, Forsyth; a step daughter-in-law,
Vivian Fletcher, Ozark; nineteen grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; three
ssisters, Lorene Yoder, El Dorado Springs, Cleta Womack, Kansas City, and Elva Davis,
Fullerton, California; nieces and nephews and special friends, John and Vicikie Gundrum
and their childrne. Funeral services were Friday, April 8, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. John Gundrum and Rev. David Easley officiating. Music was provided
by the Ozark Church of the Nazareme Praise Team. Burial was in Shipman Cemetery,
Sparta. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozark Church of the Nazarene
Handicapped Renovation Fund, PO Box 2016, Ozark, MO 65721 or to the charity of your
choice. Funeral services were April 8, 10:30 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.Burial was
in Shipman Cemetery, Sparta with Rev’s. John Gundrum, Jim Cariker and David Easley
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Sweezer, Bulah Louella (Davis) Fletcher 22 Aug 1928 - 8 Apr 2005 SN-L 6 Apr 2005
Services for Bulah Louella Davis Fletcher Sweezer, age 76, of Ozark, will be at
10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Mrs. Sweezer died on Monday in St.
John's Regional Health Center.
Sweet, Charles Eugene “Gene” 12 Feb 1914 - 25 Mar 1971 CCR 26 Mar 1970 p1
[Note: Son of James & Lula (Smith) Sweet; married Freida Marie Rowe 10 Jul 1916 Nov 2004]
Services Friday for Gene Sweet
Funeral services for one of Ozark’s best known businessmen, C. E. “Gene”
Sweet, will be held tomorrow (Friday) afternoon at 2 o’clock, in the chapel of the Harris
Funeral Home here with the Rev, James P. Robinson officiating, Burial will be in White

Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. The community was shocked and saddened Wednesday
morning by the death of Mr. Sweet who succumbed to an apparent heart attack about
11;15 a.m. at his home on Finley River in Ozark. He had been in apparent good health.
Mr. Sweet had left his duties as new car sales manager for Paul Schupbach ChevroletOlds, Inc. a little earlier than usual to do a little work in his yard before lunch. He was
found by Mrs. Sweet when she returned home about 11:30 a.m. A resident of Ozark since
1939, Mr. Sweet had served as secretary of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce since 1961.
He was a member and elder of the Ozark United Presbyterian Church and a member of
Ozark Lions Club and Friend Lodge No, 351. A. F. & A. M. Survivors include his wife,
Freida; one brother, L. O. Sweet of Springfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Jewell Washam of
Springfield and Mrs. Pauline White of Brighton.
Sweet, Freida Marie (Rowe) 10 Jul 1916 - 20 Nov 2004 SN-L 23 Nov 2004 & CCH-N
1 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Clayton and Ula (Johnson) Rowe; married Charles Eugene “Gene”
Sweet 12 Feb 1914 - 25 Mar 1971]
Freida M. Sweet, 88, Ozark, passed away Saturday, November 20, 2004, in Ozark
Riverview Manor, Ozark. Freida was born July 10, 1916, in Lincoln, Arkansas, the
daughter of Clayton and Ula (Johnson) Rowe. Freida attended Fordland High School
where she met Charles Eugene Sweet. In 1933 she and Gene graduated from High School
and were married on May 2, 1935, in Fordland at the Methodist parsonage. Freida was a
Librarian for 33 years at the Christian County Library, retiring in 1996. She taught piano
lessons and served as organist for many funerals and weddings. Freida was also the
organist for the Ozark Presbyterian Church for many years. Freida was a member of the
Ozark Presbyterian Church, the Christian County Museum, and the Ozark Study Club.
Freida was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gene Sweet; one sister, Louise
Morgan; and a nephew, Don Putman. She is survived by her loving nieces, Barbara
Dillahunty and husband, Bill of Uvalde, Texas, Linda McBee and husband, Roy of
Rogersville, Mo., and Anna Putman of Springfield, Mo.; seven great nieces and nephews;
10 great-great nieces and nephews; other relatives and many caring friends. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 24, 2004, in the Ozark Presbyterian
Church, under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Karla
Endicott officiating. Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Friends may call in the funeral home today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The family requests
memorial donations to the Christian County Historical Society, the Christian County
Library or the Ozark Presbyterian Church C/O Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO Box
796, Ozark, Missouri 65721.
Published 11/23/04
Sweet, John H. 8 Dec 1950 - 7 Nov 2002 CCH-N 13 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of Dave & Ruby (Miller) Sweet]
John H. Sweet, age 51, of Nixa, passed away at 8:17 p.m. Thursday, November 7,
2002 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. He was born December
8, 1950, in LaBelle, Missouri the son of Dave and Ruby Miller Sweet. Mr. Sweet spent
thirty years employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad, more recently with
Southwest Signal Engineering. He had also honorably served his country in the United

States Army in Vietnam. He enjoyed belonging to the Greater Ozarks Mustang Club,
SVT Association and his Veterans Organization. Survivors include: Three daughters,
April Gray and husband Kris, of Mansfield, Mitsy Capps and husband Ryan, of
Marshfield, and Nikki Sweet, of Nixa; four grandchildren, Mikeal Pippin, Maci Gray,
Kayley Capps, and Nataley Capps; two sisters, Jean Sweet, of Marcelene, Missouri, Sara
Forsee and husband Denny, of Keetsville, Missouri; three nieces, Kim Souther and
husband Kevin, Ann Chrisman and husband Jason, and Carrie Sommers; a nephew,
Lonnie Sommers and wife Rhonda; great-nieces and nephews, Eric, Hanna, Hayley,
Kenna and Kylan; and a very special friend Donna Sullivan. Funeral services were at 6
p.m., Saturday, November 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tim Goodman
officiating. Graveside services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 10, in Deer Ridge
Cemetery, Deer Ridge, Missouri, with military rites by a Missouri Military Funeral
Honors Team.
Sweezer, Herman Franklin 25 Jun 1920 - 11 Jul 2000 CCH-N 19 Jul 2000
[Note: Son of David William & Ada Sweezer; married first ?; married second Bulah
Luella (Davis) Fletcher]
Herman Franklin Sweezer, age 80, Oldfield, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2000
in his home. He was born June 25, 1920 in Clark, Missouri, the son of David William and
Ada Sweezer. Mr. Sweezer served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. On
August 11, 1983 he married Bulah Louella Davis Fletcher. Mr. Sweezer worked as a
carpenter. He was a member of the Church of Christ at Oldfield. Survivors include: his
wife Bulah, Oldfield; a son, Butch Sweezer; two stepsons, David Ricky Fletcher, Ozark
and Lonnie Carl Fletcher and his wife Roni, Forsyth; six grandchildren, Steven Fletcher
and his wife Dawn, Christie Wall and her husband Chris, Lori Smith and her husband
George, Shannon Storts, David Storts, and Nicky Storts; three great-grandchildren, Dusty
and Sara Ann Fletcher and Johnny Carey; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in
death by his parents, a brother and a sister. Graveside services were held at 9 a.m.,
Friday, July 14, 2000 in Shipman Cemetery, Sparta, with Greely Kirkpatrick, the
Reverend Ken Chamberlain and the Reverend John Gundrum officiating. Visitation was
from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Sweezie, Robert L. 21 Aug 1934 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Sweezie, C. Elizabeth 1937 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
DeVries, Terry 18 Aug 1936 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
DeVries, Lois Jane 1936 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Brizendine, Robert, Rev. 11 Jun 1930 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
AND
Brizendine, Edith Mae 14 Jan 1934 - 26 Feb 1977 OH 3 Mar 1977
PLANE CRASH KILLS SIX

Photo and Caption: Dennis Clinton, Coroner Dean Adams and Sheriff Buff Lamb discuss
the plane crash near Boaz, west of Nixa, last Saturday which killed all six occupants.
Icing was blamed for the mishap.
A twin engine plane from Battlecreek, Michigan crashed near Boaz, between
Nixa and Clever Saturday, killing all six passengers. The plane hit the edge of a field and
skidded into the timber. a two-feet deep hole in the ground where the plane first hit was
evidence of the tremendous impact of the crash. FAA Investigations were summoned
from Kansas City. Weather was too bad to fly, so the trip was made by car, arriving late
Saturday night. A local farmer, George Wright. saw the plane just before the crash. He
said the plane was in serious trouble and was weaving back and forth badly, and the
engine was “sputtering”. This happened about 2:30 Saturday afternoon. Because the FAA
officials were delayed, they allowed the bodies to be removed. Christian County Coroner
Dean Dams identified the bodies as: Rev. Robert Brizendine, 46, his wife, Edith Mae, 42,
Dexter, Michigan, Robert L. Sweezie, 42, his wife, C. Elizabeth, 39, from Hickory
Corner, Mich., Terry DeVries, 40 and his wife, Lois Jane, 40 from Portage, Mich. An air
controller at Kalamazoo, Mich, FAA said the plane left its Battle Creek base Friday and
was on a flight plan to Joplin and was later to fly to Miami. A spokesman for the Joplin
control tower said the aircraft left the airport Saturday in what he termed “bad weather.”
An air controller at Springfield Municipal Airport said the radar facility there had radio
contact with the pilot who said he was headed back to Springfield because of ice buildup
on the plane’s wings. Authorities at the scene said the wings were covered with a half
inch of sleet and ice. Debris from the white and green plane was confined to a small
radius. One occupant of the plane, a man,. was thrown clear, but the other bodied
remained buried in the rubble. Attendants from Meadors Ambulance Service, Republic,
extricated the bodies. They were later taken to Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
Swiers, Beattia (Witty) 15 Feb 1883 - 6 Feb 1967 CCR 9 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: probably the wife of Robert Swiers 1 Dec 1879 - 5 Dec 1962, although his obit
calls her Beatrice]
Mrs. Beattia Witty Swiers, 83, of Route 3, Joplin, died at 11:40 a.m. Monday,
Feb. 6 in St. John’s Hospital in Joplin following a long illness. Mrs. Swiers was a
longtime resident of Springfield and Sparta before moving to Joplin about two years ago.
She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Springfield, and served 31 years as a
Republican committeewoman in Springfield. She was a member of the Christian Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Higginbotham, Cassville; one brother, Dr.
Will Witty, Belle, Calif.; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The body will be
in Mason Chapel in Joplin until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Remains then will be taken to
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in Sparta Christian
Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Swiers, Robert W. 1 Dec 1879 - 5 Dec 1962
CCR 6 Dec 1962 p1
[Note: Son of J. S. & Rebecca A. Swiers]
Robert W. Swiers, about 70 of Sparta, died Wednesday afternoon at the home of a
grandson, Robert Haley, 920 East Grand, Springfield, MO, Mr. Swiers succumbed
following a lengthy illness. A retired timber buyer for the Robert E. Lee Tie Company, he

was a 50-year member of the Sparta Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife Beatrice.
Arrangements will be made by Adams and Monger of Ozark.
Swift, Dennis Earl 23 Mar 2004 - 4 Sep 2003 SN-L 9 Sep 2003
[Note: married 1943 Ivon Lucille 6 Nov 1925 - 23 Mar 2004]
Dennis Earl Swift, 79, Springfield, died Thursday, September 4, 2003, in
CoxWalnut Lawn Hospital, Springfield. He was born on March 23, 1924, in Keokuk,
Iowa. He was a retired school teacher and also a retired minister. He served in the Marine
Corps and was a member of Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church, Springfield. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one son Dwayne Swift, and two sisters, Arlene West
and Nadine Higdon. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lucille; one daughter,
Barbara Ball, Walnut Grove; two grandchildren, Diana Sheldon, and David Ball Jr.; four
great grandchildren, Deanie, Elsie, Jordan and Braxton; two brothers, Francis Swift, state
of New York; Donnie Swift, state of Georgia; one sister, Beatrice Swift, Ozark; and by
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home North with the Rev. Jim Flora officiating. Burial with military honors will
be in Missouri Veteran's Cemetery. Friends may call at their convenience after 5 p.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Swift, Flora Belle (?) Massey 1888 - 4 Feb 1966 CCR 10 Feb 1966 p4
Mrs. Flora Belle Swift, 77, Ozark, died at 4:50 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield after a lingering illness. A native of Columbia, Mrs. Swift came to Ozark
in 1958 from Pine River, Minn. Surviving are her husband, Charles M.; a son Charles M.
Massey, St. Paul, Minn.; a sister, Mrs. Ida May Smith, Ozark; several grandchildren and
23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel here
with the Rev. Harvey Swenson officiating. A second service and burial was held later in
Pine River, Minn.
Swift, Fred W., Dr. 4 Jul 1936 - 19 Mar 2004 SN-L 22 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of William and Loretta (Krischel) Swift; married second in 1987 Jill Green]
Dr. Fred W. Swift, age 67, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 19, 2004. He
was born on July 4, 1936, in Springfield, Mo. His parents, William and Loretta (Krischel)
Swift, of Springfield, preceded him in death. Fred was a graduate of Notre Dame and
Oklahoma State University. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for NASA. While
there, he helped design the Saturn V rocket, which put the first men on the moon. Upon
earning his Ph.D., he was a professor in the Engineering Management Department at the
University of Missouri in Rolla. From there, he went to Memphis State University, where
he served as Associate Dean of the College of Engineering. He later moved to Miami,
where he founded the Industrial Engineering Department at Florida International
University. He retired from FIU in 1996. In 1987, Fred married Jill Green. They have two
children, Andrew and Samantha Swift, of Ozark. Fred also has four children from a
previous marriage, Melinda Bird and her husband, Ron, of Texarkana, Texas; Mike Swift
and his wife, Kriste, of Sarasota, Fla.; Robert Swift, of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and Bill Swift
and his wife, Nita, of North Augusta, S.C. Fred is survived by his wife, children, six
grandchildren and six brothers and sisters. Fred will be most remembered for his

generosity to family and friends, his quick wit and keen sense of humor and his overall
ability to laugh in the face of adversity. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 2004, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, with
Father Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery. A vigil
service will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church, followed by visitation until 9 p.m.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark.
AND
Swift, Fred W., Dr. 4 Jul 1936 - 19 Mar 2004 CCH-N 22 Mar 2004
Dr. Fred W. Swift, 67, Ozark, died Friday, March 19, 2004. He was born on July
4, 1936 in Springfield. Swift was a graduate of Notre Dame and Oklahoma State
University. He worked as an aeronautical engineer for NASA. While there, he helped
design the Saturn V rocket which put the first men on the moon. Upon earning his Ph.D.,
he was a professor in the Engineering Management Department at the University of
Missouri in Rolla. From there, he went to Memphis State University where he served as
Associate Dean of the College of Engineering. He later moved to Miami, where he
founded the Industrial Engineering Department at Florida International University. He
retired from FIU in 1996. In 1987, Fred married Jill Green. Swift will be most
remembered for his generosity to family and friends, his quick wit and keen sense of
humor and his overall ability to laugh in the face of adversity. His parents William and
Loretta (Krischel) Swift of Springfield preceded him in death. Survivors include his
wife, Jill Green; six children, Andrew and Samantha Swift, Ozark, Melinda Bird and
husband Ron, Texarkana, Texas, Mike Swift and wife, Kriste, Sarasota, Fla., Robert
Swift, Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Bill Swift and wife, Nita, North Augusta, S.C.; six
grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. March 24
at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark, with Father Paul McLoughlin
officiating. Burial was in Weaver Cemetery. A vigil service will be at 7:30 p.m. March
23 in the church followed by visitation until 9 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Swift, Loretta E. (Krischel) 19 Jul 1905 - 10 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of William H. and Rose (Hendrix) Krischel; married 1929 William H.
Swift - may be William Harold Swift 13 Mar 1908 - 11 Apr 1974 buried at Smart
Cemetery?]
Loretta E. Swift, age 93, of Ozark, died Wednesday, February 10, 1999, in her
daughter's home. She was born July 19, 1905 in Springfield and was the daughter of
William H. and Rose (Hendrix) Krischel: In 1929 she and William H. Swift were
married. Together they had nine children, including in 1932 the first set of triplets born in
Greene County. Mrs. Swift retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in 1970.
As a volunteer she served as organist for St. Agnes Cathedral and secretary for St. Agnes
Parish. She helped organize Hope House, volunteered as Mother-Nurse for young
campers at Camp St. Maur in Atchison, Kansas, served as a worker for St. Vincent
DePaul, and made crafts for church bazaars. Mrs. Swift welcomed Vietnam refugees into
her home, and loved her work for other charitable organizations. She was most recently a
member of St. Joseph The Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Survivors include: seven
children, Rev. Bruce Swift OSB Conway, Missouri; John J. Swift and his wife, Margaret,
Norristown, Pennsylvania; Jeannine Solar and her husband, Donald, Hempstead, New

York; Fred W Swift and his wife, Jill, Tullahoma, Tennessee; Patricia S. Garton, and her
husband, Edwin, Ozark; Rose M. Fritz and her husband, Elmer Ray, Hartville; and Paul
E. Swift and his wife, Barbara, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; twenty-nine grandchildren;
thirty-six great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward J. Krischel, Springfield; and a sister,
Rose Marie Huggins, Rockaway Beach. She was preceded in death by her husband in
1974, two sons Carl James and William James Swift, and two brothers, Carl and Robert
Krischel. A funeral mass was at 10 a.m. Monday, February 15, at St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark, with: Bishop Lebreicht; Abbot Barnabas, St. Benedict’s Abbey
of Atchison, Kansas; Rev. Bruce Swift; Rev. Paul McLoughlin; and other Priests of the
Diocese. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph Section, Ozark, under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A funeral wake was at 7 p.m. Sunday at St.
Joseph The Worker with visitation following until 9 p.m.
Swift, Robert "Bob" Eugene 10 Jan 1920 - 6 Apr 2005 SN- L 8 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Wallace Moss & Linnie Leota (Brown) Swift; married 1941 Kathryn
Ghan]
Robert "Bob" Eugene Swift, age 85, of Republic, passed away April 6, 2005. Bob
was born January 10, 1920, in Billings, to Wallace and Linnie Swift. He graduated from
Billings in 1938. Although he was drafted by the Cardinals in the same year as Stan
Musial, he never got the opportunity to fulfill his dream of playing professional baseball.
In 1941, he married Kathryn Ghan. Bob served his country with the Marines in World
War II where he lost his leg in the battle of Peleliu. After recovering, he worked at
O'Reilly Hospital before beginning a career with the Post Office. He retired as a rural
mail carrier serving Billings. He was a member of Hood Methodist. His hobbies included
woodworking, boating, and playing cards. He was an avid golfer and even managed to
play doubles tennis. He spent several years serving his community on the Republic City
Council. He also would visit anyone who lost their leg to help encourage them. He never
let his handicap slow down his desire to serve and compete. His life has left a mark on
many. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sister, Christine, and
brothers, Bill, Ted, and James. He is survived by his two sons and their wives, Larry and
Mary Jo Swift, Salt Lake City; Rusty and Mary Ann Swift, Republic; five grandchildren,
Robert (Peat), Kirsten and Lauren Swift, Salt Lake City; Joetta Swift, Springfield, and
Cory Swift, Republic. Plus a host of family and friends. Visitation will be today from 6 to
8 p.m. at Meadors Funeral Home in Republic. Services are to be held at Meadors at 1
p.m. Saturday with graveside services following at Evergreen Cemetery.
Swift, Wallace Moss
7 Nov 1878 - 18 May 1953 CCR 21 May 1953 p7
[Note: mortuary records says son of William Hindman & Frances Lucinda (Turner)
Swift & mar Linnie L. Brown]
Wallace M. Swift, 74, president of the Billings Telephone company and its owner
and manager for 23 years, died at 1:20 p.m. Monday at his home died at 1:20 p.m.
Monday at his home in Billings, following a paralytic stroke he suffered several weeks
ago. He was manager of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company’s Springfield office
for a number of years before coming to Billings about 30 years ago. Although he retired
seven years ago, Mr. Swift continued to assist in the management of the Billings
telephone system until his recent illness. He was active in community affairs and was a

past member of Knights of Pythias and the Kiwanis Club. Collecting Indian relics was his
hobby and he amassed an extensive and interesting collection. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Minnie Leota Swift; three sons, William Harold Swift of Springfield, Ted L. Swift,
present manager of the Billings Telephone company, and Robert E. Swift of Republic; a
daughter, Mrs. Christine Swift of Berwyn, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Evelyn Hudson of Granby;
15 grandchildren’ one great grandchild’ and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were held at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon in the family home. Rev. R. E. Musgrave
officiating. Rev. Richard Pope, Dean of the School of Religion at Drury College,
Springfield and Mr. Swift’s nephew, officiated. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Clarence Ghan, Raymond Brown,
H. P. Raulston, Louie Westerman, C. H. Yoacham and Claude Arndt.
Swimley, Alma (Shields) Harness 21 Jan 1918 - 20 Apr 2003
CCH-N 14
May 2003
Alma (Harness) Swimley, 85, Oldfield, died at 11:47 a.m. April 20, 2003 in Cox
South Hospital. She was born Jan 21, 1918 in Ogden, the daughter of Orrel and Adella
(Prock) Shields. She was united in marriage to Everett Harness and this union bore four
children. After the death of her first husband, she married Kenneth Swimley. She was a
homemaker, enjoyed fishing and had a talent for crocheting. Her husbands and an infant
son preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Ronald Harness and wife Roma
Lee, Walnut Grove, Carl R. Harness and wife Carolyn, Oldfield, and Jerry Harness and
wife Carol, Buffalo; a sister, Alive Loy, Coal Hill, Ark,; four grandchildren, Charolette
Feigly and husband Kent, Hamilton; Mark Harness and wife Claudia, Parrish, Fla. Art
Harness and wife Yvonne, Pleasant Hope, and Rene Ward and husband Bryan, Willard;
10 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; three step grandchildren, Pamela
Reel and husband Troy, Bois d”Arc, Sarah Stevens and husband Greg, Chadwick, and
Kory Hall and wife Carlissa, Gainsville, and Shirley Ross, mother of Charolette Feigley
and Mark Harness. Services were at 10 a.m. May 3 at Thieme-Shadel Hickes Funeral
Service at Rivermonte. Burial was in Holland Cemetery, Rogersville.
Swineburg, Charles Stewart 1 Jun 1899 - 2 Mar 1961 CCR 9 Mar 1961 p5
Services for Charles S. Swineburg, 60, who died at 6:3-0 a.m. southwest of
Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Sparta Church of Christ with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr.
Swineburg had been a resident of the Sparta community for the past seven months,
having lived most of his life in St. Louis and Springfield. He was employed by American
Bus Lines. He was a member of the Nixa American Legion and was a veteran of World
War I. He is survived by his wife, Irene, one son, William; and two daughters, Rebecca
and Terry, all of the home.
Swinehart, ? (?)
died 19 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
Word came to Ozark Thursday morning, Oct. 19, of the death of Mrs. Cecil
Swinehart at a Jefferson City hospital following a long illness. Rev. and Mrs. Swinehart
and son Cecil, Jr. were residents of Ozark for several years when Rev. Swinehart was
pastor of the First Christian Church. The late residence of Rev. and Mrs. Swinehart was
at Lake Ozark. Funeral services were conducted at 10 o’clock at the Phillips Funeral

Home at Eldon, with burial in Carthage, the childhood home of Mrs. Swinehart.
Survivors are the husband, Rev. Swinehart, a son, Cecil Swinehart of Republic; a
granddaughter; and the mother.
Swinney, Thad Robert 13 Apr 1957 - 6 Jun 2004 Deaths 06/08/2004
Thad Robert Swinney, 47, Nixa, died Sunday, June 6, 2004, at Cox Medical
Center South in Springfield. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 10, at Mt.
Moriah and Freeman Funeral Home in Kansas City, Mo., with burial in Mt. Moriah
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, at the funeral home. In
lieu of flowers donations may be made in care of the family for Ashley and Kately
College Fund. Thad was born April 13, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo. He was the son of B.
Jack and Jane Churchill (Thompson) Swinney. He graduated from Parkville High School
in Parkville, Mo. He then joined the United States Navy and was honorably discharged
on Nov. 27, 1978. He married Cheryl Wyckoff on Oct. 12, 1991. Thad was a talented
singer and played the piano. He shared this gift with his friends by singing in their
weddings. He was a member of the James River Assembly of God on Ozark. He and his
wife were involved in Civil War re-enactments. Thad's greatest joy was supporting his
girls as they played basketball. He is survived by his wife of nearly 13 years, Cheryl, and
two daughters, Ashley, 12, and Katelyn, 10, all of the home; mother-in-law Myra
Wyckoff of Kansas City, Mo.; his father and mother; a brother Steven Swinney of Kansas
City, Mo.; sisters Lauran (Lorrie) Bowen of Kansas City, Mo., and Jackie Summers of
Kansas City, Kan.; and many extended family and friends. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Switzer, Charles E. 24 May 1921 - 30 Jan 1992 NN-E 6 Feb 1992
Charles E. Switzer, 70, Ozark, died Thursday morning, Jan. 30, 1992 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born May 24, 1921 in Randolph County and
was the son of Hugh and Hattie (Phillips) Switzer. On July 13, 1941 he married Dorothy
Coffman. He lived most of his life in the Jacksonville and Moberly areas and moved to
Ozark nine years ago. He was a self-employed construction and electrical worker and was
a member of Clifton Hill Baptist Church. Preceding him in death were his parents and a
brother, Jesse Switzer. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dorothy; a daughter adn
son-in-law, Jaunett and Warren Neighbors, Lynchburg, VA; a son and daughter-in-law,
Kenneth and Leanna Switzer, Ozark; four grandchildren, Kendra Lee Switzer, Scott
Switzer, Warren Neighbors III and Tonesa Neighbors; two sisters, Faye Davis, Warsaw
and Vera Scott, Brasher, and a brother, Millard Switzer, Huntsville. Funeral services
were held Sunday in Cater Funeral Home, Moberly. Burial was in Sunset Memorial
Gardens, Moberly. Visitation was held Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Swofford, Eva E.
1885 - 17 Jun 1962 CCR 21 Jun 1962 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Eva E. Swofford, 76, who died Sunday night at her
home at Oak Grove, Ark. were held Thursday afternoon at Hale Church near Oak Grove
with the minister from the Berryville Church of Christ officiatiing. Burial was in the Hale
Cemetery. She was the mother of Perry Swofford, route 1, Ozark. Other survivors include
a son, Clyde Swofford of Tracy, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Grace Chandler, Versailles,

Ky., Mrs. Millie Schreiner of Springfield and Mrs. Muriel Brooks, Berryville, Ark.; nine
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Swofford, James A. 1880 - 20 Nov 1960 CCR Nov 24 1960 p8
Word was received here of the death Sunday in Berryville, Ark. of James A
Swofford, 80, a farmer and longtime resident of Carroll County, Ark. in the Berryville
Hospital after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eva Swofford; two sons,
Perry Swofford of Ozark and Clyde Swofford of Tracy, Calif., and three daughters, Mrs.
Grace Chandler of Versailles, Ky., Mrs. Murial Brooks of Berryville and Mrs, Millie
Schreiner, 601 West Silsby in Springfield. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p.m. in
the Hale Church near Oak Grove, Ark. under direction of Nelson of Berryville.
Swofford, Melvin A. 1 Sep 1905 - 1 Feb 1979 OH 8 Feb 1979 p6
Services were held Monday for Melvin A. Swofford, 73 of Mountain Grove, who
died Feb. 1 in St. John’s Regional Health Center. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery in
Mountain Grove. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Betty Heatherly of Rogersville.
Sypolt, Alva 6 Dec 1928 - Jul 1980
Alva Sypolt, 50, of 1004 S. Golden, died Sunday afternoon in St. John’s Regional
Medical Center’s emergency room. A truck driver for National Oil, he was a member of
Teamsters Local 245. Survivors include his wife, Della Mae; four sons, Alva Eugene,
Lexington, Dennis Lee, Danny and Roy Gene, all of the home; three daughters, Mrs.
Wanda Sue Malock, Miss Emma Jewel Sypolt and Miss Ronada Jean Sypolt, all of the
home; his mother, Mrs. Emma Sypolt, Springfield; and six sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Braden,
Rogersville, Mrs. Betty Parryman, Mrs. Dorothy Lee Trogdon and Mrs. Freda Blair, all
of Springfield, Mrs. Mildred Mitchell, Kansas City, and Mrs. Zelma Rowell, state of
Florida. Meadors of Republic will announce arrangements.
(Newspaper dated 14 July 1980) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Sypolt, Betty Jean 1933 - Dec 1975 OH 11 Dec 1975 p8
[Note: married Alva Sypolt]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Betty Jean Sypolt, 42, Rogersville, were at 2
p.m. Monday in Liberty Baptist Church, north of Seymour with Bill Lancaster officiating.
Burial was in Liberty Cemetery under direction of Kligner of Springfield. Mrs. Sypolt
was dead on arrival Friday at St. John’s Hospital after she was involved in a two-vehicle
accident on U. S. 60 at Rogersville.

Taber, George Washington 18 Dec 1868 - 3 Jan 1949 CCR 6 Jan 1949
[Note: Son of Isaac & Rachel Taber]
George Washington Taber was born December 18, 1868 and died January 3, 1949
at the age of 80 years. He was the son of Isaac and Rachel Taber, born and reared in
Taney county. For the past two years he has lived near Ozark where he died. In the year
1900 he married Lucretia Tennyson and to this union were born two sons, Wilburn of
Ozark and Omar of Prior, MO who survive. Mrs. Taber preceded him in 1910. Other
survivors are four brothers and nine grandchildren. He was a member of the Baptist
church. Funeral services were Wednesday at 3 pm in Rhodes church with burial in the
cemetery nearby under direction of the Chaffin Funeral home of Ozark.
Taber, Gladys Mae (Anderson) Adams Davis 10 Jan 1914 - 27 Aug 1993 OH 1 Sep
1993
[Note: Daughter of Charles H. & Mamie L. (Hall) Anderson; married 29 May 1933
Homer Adams; married Charles Davis; married Boise Taber]
Gladys Mae Taber, 79, Sparta, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1993 at her home. She was
born Jan. 10, 1914 at Oldfield, the daughter of Charles and Mamie Hall Anderson. She
retired as postmaster of the Keltner Post Office. She was a member of T.O.P.S. Missouri
$483, Ozark Chapter. She was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. Preceding her
in death were Husbands, Charles Davis and Boise Taber; and an infant son, R.J. Adams.
Survivors include four brothers, Emmett Anderson, Springfield, Elvin Anderson,
Cassville, Everett Anderson, Oldfield, and Darrell Anderson, Hood River, Ore.; and four
sisters, Eunice Scribner, Hood River, Ore., Rosetta Calvin, El Cerrito, Calif., Genevieve
Horton, Nixa, and Lois Davis, Yakima, Wash. Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 31, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Herle Gardner officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery near Oldfield.
Taber, Opal Jewell (Sallee) 26 Sep 1915 - 20 Jan 2004 SN-L 21 Jan 2004
[Note: Daughter of Ike & Maggie (Robertson) Sallee; married 7 Mar 1937 Lonnie Taber
d 1997]
Opal Jewell Taber, age 88, of Ozark, passed away in Ozark Riverview Manor,
Tuesday, January 20, 2004. She was born September 26, 1915 in Ozark County, the
daughter of Ike and Maggie (Robertson) Sallee. On March 7, 1937 she and Lonnie Taber
were united in marriage. They owned and operated a store in Rueter for many years. Mrs.
Taber enjoyed gardening and her flowers. She was a member of Fairview Church at
Rueter. Her husband preceded her in death in 1997. She was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Betty Jo Taber, a sister, Doris Ward, and her parents. Survivors include: two
daughters, Janice Goetz and husband Ray, Springfield, and Jane Atteberry and her
husband Jim, Ozark; five grandchildren, Lana, Alan, Carey, Matt, and Amanda; eight
great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and two sisters, Amyl Hobbs, and Lois
Graham, both of Springfield. A graveside funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday in
Longrun Cemetery, Longrun, with Pastor David Holvick officiating. Visitation will be
from 68:00 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions
may be made to Longrun Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
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Taber, Opal Jewell (Sallee) 26 Sep 1915 - 20 Jan 2004 CCH-N 26 Jan 2004

A graveside funeral for Opal Taber was held at 2 p.m. Jan. 29 in Longrun
Cemetery, Longrun, with Pastor David Holvick officiating. Visitation was from 6-8 p.m.
Jan. 28 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to
Longrun Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
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Taber, Wilma (Cole) 6 Dec 1906 - 12 Apr 1951 CCR 19 Apr 1951
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Lou (Campbell) Cole; married William Taber]
Mrs. Wilma Cole Taber, 42, of Route 2, Ozark, died Thursday, Apr. 12, in St.
John’s hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. A native of Ocie, MO, Mrs. Taber
had lived near Ozark for the past eight years. She is survived by her husband, Wilbern;
five sons, Louis, Donald, Hubert, K. W. and Conley; all of the home; four daughters,
Mrs. Marie Finkbiner, Daisy Lou, Kathern, and Caroll Ann Taber, all of the home; her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cole, of Ocie; four brothers and four sisters. Funeral
services were held Saturday in the Hopedale church, with burial in the church cemetery
under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home.
Tackett, Thomas A. 19 May 1904 - 24 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Mar 1991
[Note: Son of George Washington & Lillian S. (Bendall) Tackett]
Thomas A. Tackett, 86, Pittsboro, Miss., died at 6:04 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, 1991,
at Community Hospital of Calhoun County, Pittsboro, following an extended illness. He
was born May, 19, 1904, to George Washington and Lillian S. Bendall Tackett. He was a
member of the Church of Christ and was a retired carpenter. He was preceded in death by
Maudie Mitchell. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Lasota, Water Valley, Miss.,
Martha Swanson, Byhalia, Miss., and Virginia Lindsay, Springfield; three sons, Thomas
A. Tackett Jr., Sallisaw, Okla., John Edward Tackett, Houston, Miss., and Rodney Dale
Tackett, Elkhart, Ind.; a sister, Ottie Jones, Selmer, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Pryor Funeral Home, with
Robert Lambert officiating. Burial was in Calhoun City.
Tagg, Frederick Brister, Jr. 29 Jul 1935 - 1 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
Frederick Brister Tagg Jr., Ozark, died at 11:55 a.m. Nov. l, 1991 in Cleveland
Clinic Hospital. He was an attorney at law in Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Wanda
S. Tagg of the home; one son, Frederick B. Tagg III; three daughters, Elizabeth A.
Claydon, Linda M: Callow, and Eileen M. Murdock, and two grandsons, all of the state
of Virginia; two stepsons, Robert and David Green of the home; and one sister in Boston.
Burial was in National Memorial Park, Falls Church, Va.
Talley, Della Ruth 1936 - Jul 2005 SN-L 5 Jul 2005
Mrs. Della Ruth Talley, 69, Nixa, passed away Sunday in St. John's Regional
Health Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 7, in Walnut Lawn Chapel,
Springfield. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel.
Burial will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Talmage, Helen Margurate (Ankrum) 12 May 1912 – 8 Feb 1996

[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Elizabeth Ankrum; married 23 Nov 1933 Randolph Dewitt
Talmage, Jr 22 Jul 1910 - 11 Oct 1992]
Helen Margurate Talmage, age 83, of Ozark, died Thursday, Feb. 8, 1996 in her
home. She was born May 12, 1912 in Arkansas City, Kansas and was the daughter of
Arthur and Elizabeth Ankrum. On November 23, 1933, she was united in marriage to
Randolph Dewitt Talmage, Jr. He preceded her in death in 1992. She was also preceded
in death by a brother, Raymond Ankrum. Mrs. Talmage was a member of the Nazarene
Church in Ozark. Survivors include: a daughter and son-in-law, Rajhon and Calvin
Graves, Ozark, a son, Jerry Miles Talmage, Springfield; four grandchildren, Sue Ann.
Randy, Louise and Kayla; and seven great-grandchildren, Racheal, Chelsie; Shelby,
Kristina, Eathan, Amber and Emily. Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 12, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. William Keithley officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery.
Talmage, Randolph Dewitt, Jr. 22 Jul 1910 - 11 Oct 1992 NN-E 14 Oct 1992
[Note: Son of Randolph Dewitt & Adele (Prosser) Talmage; married 23 Nov 1933 Helen
Margaret Ankrum12 May 1912 - 8 Feb 1996]
Randolph Dewitt Talmage Jr. died Sunday, Oct. 11, at his home in Ozark. He was
born July 22, 1910, in St. Louis and was the son of Randolph and Adele Prosser Talmage.
He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On Nov. 23, 1933, he
married Helen Margaret Ankrum. He was a member of the Nazarene Church of Ozark.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Edward, Archabald, and
Able. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
William Keithley officiating. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery with
military honors. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Funeral Home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Talson, Feryl (Bryant) Massey
1918 - 23 Jul 1954 CCR 29 Jul 1954 p5
Mrs. Feryl Bryant Talson, 36, died at her home in Long Beach, Calif. Friday
morning July 23. Mrs. Talson was the daughter of Mrs. Marguerite Bryant of Ozark and
was born and raised her. She had lived in California 16 years. Funeral services were held
Monday morning in the Loper Chapel in Long Beach. Survivors include her husband,
Roman Talson of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Diana Kohler, Doris Massey and Jana
Massey; her mother, Mrs. Marguerite Bryon of Ozark; three sisters, Mrs. Ganara
Ellingsworth and Mrs. Nola Lair, both of the state of California and Mrs. Mamie Bridges
of Ozark; and a brother, Orb Bryant of Rolla.
Tando, Audrey Virginia (Beason) 20 Mar 1931 - 12 Feb 2007 SN-L 13 Feb 2007 &
CCH-N 21 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of Harvey & Roxie (Norris) Beason; married 6 Jun 1953 Fred Tando]
Following a long hard battle with cancer Audrey Virginia Tando, age 75, of Nixa,
departed this life, Monday, February 12, 2007, and cradled in the arms of her creator, was
carried to her eternal resting place in heaven. Lord knows her lifestyle here on earth
entitles her to walk the streets paved with gold and sit on the right side of God as one of
His most Precious Angels. She was born March 20, 1931, in Bell, California, the
daughter of Harvey and Roxie (Norris) Beason. She was raised in Ava, Missouri, and on
June 6, 1953, was united in marriage to Fred Tando. She was a Baptist by faith. Audrey

was a small woman with a big heart and was loved by all who knew her. She was a
loving wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed her family and friends. She was a
member of the Fairview Antique Car Club and looked forward to the monthly meetings
with her friends. She especially enjoyed the visits and traveling with her dear nephew and
his wife, Ron and Pat Stevens. Survivors include: her devoted husband of 53 years, Fred
Tando; two sons, Gregory Lee Tando, Aurora, and Jeffrey Dale Tando and dear partner,
Pamela Allen, Springfield; a daughter, Pamela Sue Williams and husband, Joe, Clever;
five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four sisters; and three brothers. She was
preceded in death by a son, Gary Dean Tando, in 1988, and a brother, Claude Beason.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. John's Hospice team and the
chemotherapy ward nursing team at St. John's Hospital for their loving care. A visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Hospice Care or the charity of the donor's
choice.
Tando, Gary Dean 8 Jun 1955 - 27 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Fred & Audrey Virginia (Beason) Tando]
Gary Dean Tando, 32, of Nixa, died early Monday morning from injuries suffered
in a one-car accident three miles west of Nixa on Highway 14. Graveside services for Mr.
Tando were held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in the Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa, with
the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and W.L. (Connie) Shelton officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A graduate of the Nixa schools, Mr. Tando
was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352 of Ozark, and was an employee of M
and R Construction Company, Springfield. He was born June 8, 1955, in Fort Crowder,
Missouri, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tando of Nixa. Other survivors include two
brothers, Greg, Nixa, and Jeff, Warrensburg; a sister, Pam Williams, Clever; his maternal
grandmother, Roxie Beason, Ava; two nephews, Jesse Tando, Warrensburg, and Lucas
Williams, Clever; and two nieces Sara Williams, Clever, and Tina Tando, Highlandville.
Tankersley, Esther O. (Butner) 12 Jun 1918 - 13 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Trog C. & Mable Ethel (Nicholas) Butner; married Thurman “Tank”
Tankersley 25 May 1920 - 17 Feb 1991]
Esther O. Tankersley, 74, Nixa, died March 13, 1993 at 7:15 p.m. in St. John's
Hospital, after a short stay. She was born June 12, 1918 at Ft. Collins, Colo., the only
child of Trog C. Butner and Mable Ethel Nicholas. She was a member of the Nixa
Christian Church. She and her husband, Thurman Tankersley were long time residents of
the Nixa community. She was a teacher in a Chadwick schoolhouse until she was married
on December 2, 1944, Later she went on to work in the administration office of St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman. She is
survived by cousins and many friends. Services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 17,
at Greenlawn South Funeral Home. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery.
Tankersley, Thurman "Tank" 25 May 1920 - 17 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Mar 1991
[Note: married Esther O. Butner 12 Jun 1918 - 13 Mar 1993]
Thurman "Tank" Tankersley, 70, Nixa, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 1991, in his home,
of an apparent heart attack. He was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., May 25, 1920. He was a

World War II veteran and a retired welder, having worked at Trailmobile and Arco Tank
Co. for many years. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Independence,
Mo., where he resided before moving to Nixa in 1957. He is survived by his wife, Esther.
The body was cremated at his request. Memorial services were held at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South Feb. 21, with the Rev. William Belco officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery.
Tannehill, Nettie B. (Green) 6 Jun 1906 - 14 Jul 1972 OH 20 Jul 1972 p9
[Note: married Finley Tannehill]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Nettie B. Tannehill, 66, Rogersville,
were held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Clinkingbeard of Gainesville Chapel. Burial was in
Lutie Cemetery with Elder Ervin Funk officiating. Mrs. Tannehill died following an
apparent heart attack at 1:20 a.m. last Friday in St. John’s Hospital where she had been a
patient for one day. She is survived by her husband, Finley; two brothers, Vernon Green
of St. Joseph and Perry Green of Decatur, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Kendall of
Brooklyn and Mrs. Emma Irvine of Paradise, Calif.
Tansey, Faye G. (Rice) Mapes
1898 - 1 Apr 1964
CCR 9 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Grant O & Ora E. (Venrick) Rice; married first Mapes; married
second Kenneth E. Tansey]
Mrs. Faye G. Tansey, 65, of Ozark, died late Wednesday April 1 in a Springfield
nursing home after a lingering illness. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Beulah
Mapes and Mrs. Ray Drennan, both of Springfield and Miss Hazel Mapes of the home;
two brothers, Henry Rice, Ozark and Charles Rice, Centerville, Kan.; one sister, Mrs.
Leapha Pogue, Tarzana, Calif.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Adams-Monger Chapel. The Rev. James Robinson officiated, and burial
was in Selmore Cemetery.
Tansey, Fred 1910 - 25 Jul 1952 CCR 31 Jul 1952 p4
[Note: Son of Thomas Absolem & Rosa Belinda (Martin) Tansey]
Fred Tansey, 42, a former resident of this community, died Friday, July 25, from
a heart attack in the Medford Community Hospital in Medford, Ore. He is survived by his
wife, Nola; one son, Paul; one daughter, Ardene; two brothers, Lyle of San Francisco and
Kenneth of Ozark, Mo., two sisters, Mrs. E. E. Ecker of Herndon, Kan. and Mrs. Nell
Lucas of Sebree, Ky. Funeral services and burial were held at Medford.
Tansey, Kenneth Elmer 8 Sep 1896 - 22 May 1963 CCR 23 May 1963
[Note: Son of Thomas Absolem & Rosa Belinda (Martin) Tansey; married Faye Grace
Rice 17 Jun 1898 - 1 Apr 1964]
Kenneth Elmer Tansey, 66, Ozark, died at St. John’s Hospital Wednesday. He
was a retired express truck driver between Springfield and Ozark. Funeral services are
under the direction of Adams-Monger.
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Tansey, Kenneth Elmer 8 Sep 1896 - 22 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
Funeral services for Kenneth Elmer Tansey, 66, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Adams-Monger Chapel here. The Rev. James Robinson officiated. Burial was in Selmore

Cemetery. Mr. Tansey, a retired express truck driver, died Wednesday, May 22, at St.
John's Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Faye; two daughters, Mrs. Olive Drennon,
Springfield, and Miss Hazel Tansey, of the home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Beulah Mapes,
Springfield; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Lucas, Sebree, Ky., and Mrs.
Wilma Ecker, Herdon, Kan., and a brother, Lyle, San Francisco.
Tarbox, Grace(Hale)
25 May 1884 - 6 Nov 1962
CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of J. Monroe & Nola M. (Stone) Hale; married Samuel A. Tarbox]
Mrs. Grace Hale Tarbox, 78, died Nov 6 at the home of a son in Westminister,
Colorado.
She is s a former resident of Sparta, and funeral services will be held there
Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery.
Tarwater, Charles 26 Jun 1926 - 6 Jan 2001 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
Charles Tarwater, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2001 in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born June 26, 1926 in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of
Harold and Gertrude Tarwater. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War
II. On January 10, 1948, he and Margaret Mary Voyles were married. Before retirement,
Mr. Tarwater worked as a sign painter. Survivors include: His wife, Margaret; three
daughters, Carolyn Fisher and husband Roy, Harrisonville; Linda Rose and husband Bob,
San Jose, California, and Deborah Cook, St. Louis: six grandchildren, six greatgrandchildren; two brothers, Larry Tarwater, Peculiar, and Jerry Tarwater, Raytown; and
two sisters, Dorothy Reeves and Bertha Nelson, both of the Kansas City area. Funeral
services were Tuesday, January 9, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with Chaplain Jack
Betts officiating. The Veterans Memorial Team provided military honors. Arrangements
and visitation were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Tasset, Everett Joseph 25 Oct 1906 - 27 Jan 1998 CCH-N 4 Feb 1998
Everett Joseph Tasset, 91, Nixa, died at 7:13 p.m. Wednesday, January 27, 1998
in Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. Everett was born October 25, 1906 in
Windthorst, Kan., the son of Harry and Elizabeth Duesing Tasset. He was married to
Anna Marie Justina Hornug, June 4, 1930 in Wingthorst, Kan. He was a life-long
member of the Knights of Columbus St. Leonard Council. He will be remembered as a
writer and inventor. He is preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Valerie Tasset, a
son, Mark Tasset, five brothers, Karl, Clarence, Norbert, Alfred and Paul Tasset, two
grandchildren, David Ball and Kirk Thomas. Survivors include his wife Justina,
Springfield, six daughters and their husbands, Bibiana and Fred Thomas, Springfield,
Rosalia and Bob Lawrence, St. Joseph, Anita and Dale Ball, Springfield, Lorraine and
Jerry Coose, Lockwood, Barbara and Terry Bryan, St. James, Regina and Joseph Hessler,
Nixa, six sons and their wives, Quentin and Delphine Tasset, Wichita, Kan., Damian and
Alvina Tasset, Carl and Mary Tasset, Glenn and Gerry Tasset, all of Springfield, Harry
and Margaret Tasset, Jacksonville, Fla., Emmett and Susan Tasset, Lake Jackson, Tex., a
special daughter in law, Peggy Wrysch, Springfield, a sister, Velma Liebel and her
husband Jim, Hutchinson, Kan., two brothers and their wives, Claude and Clarentine
Tasset, Pratt, Kan., John Henry and Lois Tasset, Wichita, Kan., 42 grandchildren, 40
great-grandchildren, and numerous other family members. Funeral services will be at

10:00 a.m. Saturday January 31, 1998 in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,
Springfield, with the Rev. Mike Liebl officiating: Burial will follow in Hazelwood
Cemetery. Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday in the church. Under the direction of Harris
a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Tate, Ada (O’Neal) 8 Jan 1883 - 29 Mar 1959 CCR 2 Apr 1959 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Ada Tate, 76 who died Sunday at her home in Ozark,
were held Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Robert
Lawson officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
She was a lifelong resident of Christian County. Survivors include one daughter, Miss
Kerren Tate of the home; one brother, Clyde O’Neal of Modesto, Calif., one sister, Mrs.
Etta Mayden of Junction city, Kan.; a brother-in-law, Hosea Tate of Spokane; and several
nieces and nephews.
Tate, Augusta M. 1881 - 17 Jun 1969 CCR 19 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: no legible tombstone in Christian County
Miss Augusta M. Tate, 87, Ozark, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday in the home of a
sister, Mrs. Mabel C. Cook of Nixa. She was a retired legal stenographer and formerly
was employed in Kansas City and Washington with the Navy Department. Survivors
include two other sisters, Mrs. Carolyn Trenkler, Tacoma, Wash. and Mrs. Helen L.
Roberts, and a brother, Jas. R. Tate, Buffalo, Wash. Funeral arrangements are under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
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Tate, Augusta M.
1881 - 17 Jun 1969 CCR 26 Jun 1969 p8
Funeral services for Miss Augusta M. Tate, 87, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. James P. Robinson officiating. Burial was in Ozark
Cemetery. Miss Tate died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17 at the home of a sister, Mrs.
Mabel C. Cook, of Nixa.
Tate, Baby 31 Oct 2003 - 31 Oct 2003 CCH-N 12 Nov 2003
You were only in our lives for a few minutes but you will be in our hearts forever.
God's special love for you lead you straight into his arms on Oct. 31, 2003. He has a
promise for you to be a guardian angel to those who love you the most, your daddy and
momma, Brad and Cindy Tate; your four half-siblings, Tyler Ray Lee, Austin Wendel
Tate, Justin Allen Tate and Brandi Nicole Degase all of Ava; paternal grandparents Joe
and Debby Tate of Ava; maternal grandparents Paul Gifford of Cabool, and Betty Gifford
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; paternal great-grandmother Ireta Tate of Ava; maternal greatgrandmother Ruth Clark of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and very special aunt Rhonda Tate of
Ava. Graveside funeral services were held Nov. 3 in the Ava City Cemetery, with Rev.
Don Graham officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ava.
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Tate, Bessie (Lewis) 22 Sept 1909 - 21 May 2003
Bessie Tate, 93, Chestnutridge, died May 21, 2003, in her home. She was born
Sept. 22, 1909, in the Day community of Taney County, the daughter of Charles and

Maude (Melton) Lewis. On Oct. 4, 1930, she and Wilford "Dude" Tate were united in
marriage. Tate was a longtime resident of the Spokane and Chestnutridge communities.
She was a member of Chestnutridge Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and gardening,
and loved spending time with her grandchildren and their families. Survivors include two
sons and their wives, Bob and Helen Tate, Spokane, and Max and Pat Tate,
Highlandville; three grandsons and their wives, Larry and Carla Tate, Jeff and Jennifer
Tate, and Charles and Lisa Tate; six great-grandchildren, Josh Tate, Ben Tate, Amanda
Bonzer, Matthew Tate, Ryan Tate, and Jessica Tate; a great-great-grandchild, Paige
Virginia Tate; a brother, Clarence Lewis, Ozark; and a host of nieces, nephews, other
relative and many neighbors and friends. Her husband, Dude, in 1985; a grandson, Randy
Tate; two brothers, Fred and Clifford; three sisters, Walsie, Flossie, and Ellen, and her
parents preceded her in death. Services were at 2 p.m. May 23, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastors Hosea Bilyeu and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
Tate, Caroline C. (Cordell) 11 Jun 1857 - 10 Feb 1950 CCR 16 Feb 1950
[Note: Daughter of Henry Claggett & Caroline (Hart) Cordell; married James B. Tate 13
Nov 1852 - 25 Jan 1944]
Mrs. James B. Tate died February 10 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. John W.
Cook, northwest of Ozark. She was 92. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at
the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. William F. Vance officiating. Mrs. Edwin
Burlingame and Mrs. Don Davis sang two songs, accompanied by Mrs. H.V. Crockett.
Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery. Surviving, besides Mrs. Cook, are three daughters and
one son, Augusta M. Tate and James R. Tate of Kansas City, and Mrs. Hendry A.
Trenkler and Mrs. Edward A Roberts of Seattle, Wash.; seven grandchildren and eleven
great-grandchildren. Mrs. Tate was born Caroline Cordell, third daughter of the family of
eleven children of Caroline Hart and Henry Claggett Cordell. She was baptized in infancy
in the Presbyterian Church, of which she remained a life-long member. At 21 she was
married to Prof. James B. Tate of Liberty, who for 43 years was instructor in mathematics
and science in Missouri high schools and colleges. She attended old Elizabeth Aull
Seminary at Lexington, and after marriage studied vocal music at Stephens College
where she and her family resided and where Prof. Tate taught. During Civil War days—
when General Ewing’s famous Order No. 11 was issued—her father, mother, brothers
and sisters all left Cass County for the nearest Army post of safety, Jefferson City, having
to go by ox cart attached to two yearling heifers, which were the only remaining animals.
She often recalled many interesting episodes of the war.
Tate, Helen E. (Williams) Jun 1888 - 23 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
[Note: Daughter of Amos B. & Rhonda (Hilton) Williams; married 27 Sep 1908 Oliver
H. Tate 26 Mar 1889 - Jul 1976]
Mrs. Helen E. Tate, 81, of Chestnut Ridge, died at 2 a.m. Monday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a three-week illness. Mrs. Tate was a lifelong resident of Christian
County and Chestnut Ridge and Spokane communities and was a member of Chestnut
Ridge Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, O. H. Tate of the home; a
daughters, Mrs. Mary Beavers, Republic; three sons, Wilford Tate of Chestnut Ridge,
Emil Tate of Brookline and Virgil Tate, Payette, Ida.; ten grandchildren and ten great

grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Spokane Baptist church,
The Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiated, assisted by the Rev. Clifford Day. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Tate, Oliver H. 26 Mar 1889 - Jul 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
[Note: married Helen E. Williams Jun 1888 - 23 Nov 1970]
CHESTNUTRIDGE - O. H. Tate, 87, Chestnutridge, died at 8:40 p.m. Saturday
in Park Central Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a retired farmer, a
lifelong Christian County resident and a member of the Chestnutridge Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Beavers, Republic; three sons, Wilford of
Chestnutridge, Emil of Brookline and Virgil of Fayette, Idaho; a sister, Mrs. Bess Reed,
Detroit, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chestnutridge Baptist Church with the Revs.
Raymond Lloyd and Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Ozark.
Tate, Randy Lee 3 Dec 1961 - 16 Feb 1972 CCR 24 Feb 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Max W. & Pat (McKinney) Tate]
Randy Tate, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max W. Tate, Highlandville, died at 9:35
p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of leukemia. Surviving, in addition to
his parents, are his brother, Jeffrey, of the home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Wilford Tate, Chestnut Ridge, his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ralph McKinney,
Highlandville; his paternal great grandfather, Oliver H. Tate, Chestnut Ridge, and his
maternal great grandmother, Mrs. C. I. Tharp, Springfield. Funeral services were at 10
a.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Gary Robnett
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
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Tate, Randy Lee 3 Dec 1961 - 16 Feb 1972 OH 24 Feb 1972 p8
Highlandville - Funeral services for Randy Tate, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max W.
Tate, Highlandville, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs.
Tommy Bilyeu and Gary Robnett officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his brother, Jeffrey, of the home; his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Tate, Chestnut Ridge, his maternal grandmother,
Mrs. Ralph McKinney, Highlandville; his paternal great grandfather, Oliver H. Tate,
Chestnut Ridge, and his maternal great grandmother, Mrs. C. I. Tharp, Springfield. He
died at 9:35 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield of leukemia.
Tate, Rosa (Nelson) Hampton
1894 - 24 Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Tate, 73, Oldfield, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in
Hall Cemetery near Mound. A lifelong resident of Douglas County, Mrs. Tate died at
11:30 a.m. Sunday in her home after a 2-weeks illness. Surviving are her husband, Steve;
two sons, Thurman Hampton, Springfield and Preston, Chadwick; and two daughters,
Mrs. Ada Maggard, Springfield and Mrs. Iona Maggard, Oldfield. Other survivors
include four sisters, Mrs. Nora Short, Sparta, Mrs. Dora Maggard, Elkhead, and Mrs.
Dorothy Shine and Mrs. Agnes Lafferty, both of Springfield. Also surviving are three

brothers, Joe and Robert Nelson, both of Ave and Johnny, of Iowa; 20 grandchildren; and
27 great grandchildren.
Tatum, Charles Keith 1958 - 3 Apr 2006 SN-L 6 Apr 2006
Charles Keith Tatum, age 47, of Ozark, died April 3, 2006. A visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Services and burial will be
in Riverside, California.
Tatum, Clara E. (Billingsley) 5 Apr 1884 - 2 Jul 1964 CCR 9 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: married William H. Tatum]
Mrs. Clara E. Tatum, 80, a longtime resident of the Selmore and Spokane
communities, died at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, July 2, in the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark.
Mrs. Tatum is survived by a son, Noel, of the state of California; six grandchildren and
four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel
here, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Spokane Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Tatum, Faires S. 18 Feb 1882 - 25 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Son of Nancy A. Tatum; reared by grandparents; married Elma Sims 13 Jun 1882
- 25 Jun 1941]
Faires S. Tatum, 90-year-old resident of Ozark, died at 8:05 p.m. Wednesday at
his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Tatum was a retired farmer and a lifelong
resident of Christian County. He was a member of the Selmore Christian Church.
Surviving are three sons, Neal Tatum, Lowell Tatum and Huber Tatum, all of Route 1,
Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Merle Glenn of Ozark and Miss Lena I. Tatum, of the home;
a half-sister, Mrs. Pearl Waggoner of Oklahoma City, Okla.; seven grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Selmore
Christian Church with burial in Selmore Cemetery, under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home.
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Tatum, Faires S. 18 Feb 1882 - 25 Oct 1972 OH 2 Nov 1972 p8
Funeral services for Faires S. Tatum, 90, of Ozark were held at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday at the Selmore Christian Church with the Revs. Harold Mayes, C.C. Keller and
Kenneth Beck officiating. Burial was under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Tatum, Grace (Ferguson) 24 Aug 1898 - 18 Sep 1973 OH 20 Sep 1973 p8
[Note: married William A. Tatum]
Springfield - Mrs. Grace Tatum, 78, of 1104 West Hovey, died Tuesday in her
home. She had been ill since April. Surviving are her husband, William A.; three sons,
Rev. Eural Tatum, Route 2, Ozark, Robert of the home and Richard of Springfield; four
daughters, Mrs. Ralph Ramsey, Springfield, Mrs. Laura Portnoff, Ozark, Mrs. Roger
Presley, Branson and Mrs. Charles Dameron, Tulsa, Okla.; four brothers, Glen Ferguson,
Springfield, John Ferguson, Waynesville, Sherman Ferguson, Edwardsville and Walter
Ferguson, Tulsa, Okla; one sister, Mrs. Maude Tatum, Granite City, Ill.; ten
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under direction of
Ralph Thieme.

Tatum, Huber Faires 15 Feb 1922 - 2 Apr 2005 SN-L 3 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Faires S. & Elma (Sims) Tatum; married 1949 Betty]
Huber Faires Tatum, 83, died at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 2005, in his home in
rural Christian County, southwest of Ozark, where he had been cared for by his family
through a long illness. He was born Feb. 15, 1922, to Faires and Elma Tatum at their
home on the farm homesteaded by Huber's great-grandfather. The youngest of six
children, he was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Neal and Lowell, and
two sisters, Eula and Merle. He attended school in Ozark and was a farmer all his life on
property west of Selmore where he and his wife, Betty, have lived since 1950, a year
after their marriage. He loved his farm and enjoyed few things more than time spent
working the fields and caring for livestock. Watching the changes of the seasons and the
cycles of nature were a quiet, but constant pleasure for him. Through the years, Huber
also held down a variety of outside jobs as a carpenter, propane deliveryman around the
region and a millworker in Ozark. He counted among his countless friends the people to
whom he delivered fuel and for whom he blended and sold feed and grain. And they
returned the gesture. Countless times over the years, his family has seen a chance
encounter with an apparent stranger turn into a long conversation with a rediscovered
friend from years gone by. Huber remembered names like nobody else. And children's
names. And the name of your dog if he'd ever been introduced. He was a member of
Selmore Christian Church, where he was baptized in 1935. He served most recently as an
elder at the church built on land granted to the congregation by his great- grandfather.
Members of the church have kept him in their prayers and visited regularly, bringing
along plates of food or desserts after every church social he was unable to attend.
Survivors include his wife and lifetime companion, Betty; son and daughter-in-law, Bil
Tatum and Julie Glennon of Springfield; daughter, Beth Tatum; son and daughter-in-law,
Carroll Wayne and Dalene Tatum; daughter and son-in-law, Lee Ann and Les Day; and
sister, Lena Tatum, all of Ozark. Grandchildren, Erin, Tahd, Shyra and her husband
Aaron, Kyle, Caleb, Skyler, Scott, Tara, Amanda and Bryan; great-granddaughter, Hali;
nephews, Joe Nyal and Keith Tatum and Eddie Glenn; seven great-nephews; and one
great-niece. He was a loving and beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.
We will miss him terribly, but we are comforted that his suffering is over and grateful to
all the friends and neighbors whose help and attentions have made his last few months
more bearable for him and his family. The family also sends special thanks to Dr. Galen
Hasler, Arlene McCormack, R.N., and staff of St. John I s Hospice for their kind, capable
and intuitive care. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in
Selmore Christian Church, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at Adams Funeral Home
in Ozark. Contributions may be made to The Selmore Christian Church Memorial Fund.
AND
Tatum, Huber Faires 15 Feb 1922 - 2 Apr 2005 SN-L 2 Apr 2006
February 15, 1922 April 2, 2005 A year has gone since you left us; It seems just
yesterday. A million times we've missed you. If love could have saved you, you never
would have died. In life we loved you dearly, in death we love you still; In our hearts,
you hold a place no one could ever fill. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still

our guide and though we cannot see you, you're always at our side. Our family chain is
broken and nothing is the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Tatum, Lora Blanche (Payne) 15 Dec 1900 - 26 Feb 1999 CCH-N 3 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Joe Daniel & Mary Elizabeth (Sellars) Payne; married 29 Jan 1927
Wade Tatum]
Lora Blanche Payne Tatum, age 98, of Nixa, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born December 15, 1900 to Joe Daniel and Mary Elizabeth
(Sellars) Payne in Nixa. Blanche attended school at Lone Hill, Nixa High School and
State Teachers College (SMSU). She taught school at Flood, Harmony and Rosedale
rural schools, and later at the Greene Ridge School in Greene County, and in Nixa. On
January 29, 1927 she and Wade Tatum were married in Galena. He preceded her in death
on November 28, 1988. They had twin daughters, Jenna and Janet. A son died at birth.
Seven brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. While staying home with her
family she did volunteer work with the Woman's Community Club, serving as president
and treasurer at different times. She worked with the County Agent in 4-H Clubs, and
County Extension Service for a mattress program. She served several years on the
election board. After her family left home she worked in alterations for Pennys, Netters,
and The Leipman Style for ten years. Following retirement she did custom sewing in the
home for twenty years until she was eighty years old. Blanche was a member of the Nixa
Church of Christ until her marriage. She then attended the Jamesville Church of Christ
until her death. He first love was for her family and Church. Survivors include: two
daughters, Jenna Lemons and Janet Mitchell and her husband, Daryl, all of Nixa; four
granddaughters, Myra Massey, Regina Graves, Muerita Scrivner, and Carmen Robinson;
nine great-grandchildren, Daphne, Lora, Britton, Brennon, Kade, Kami, Mitchell,
Mikelle, and Mariah; and a great-great-grandson, Denver. A graveside funeral was at 2
p.m. Monday, March 1, in Jamesville Cemetery, Stone County with James Baysinger
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Visitation was Sunday in the funeral home.
Tatum, Lowell 20 Jul 1911 - 17 May 1976 OH 20 May 1976 p4
[Note; married Opal Lee Hannah 25 Oct 1915 - 11 Apr 1993]
OZARK - Lowell Tatum, 64, Ozark died at 11:55 a.m. Monday in his home
following an illness of several months. A retired farmer, Mr. Tatum was a lifelong
resident of the Selmore community and was a member and deacon of the Selmore Baptist
Church. He had been employed for 17 years at the Ozark Mill and Elevator when he
retired in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Opal Lee, two brothers, Neal and Huber both
of Route 1, Ozark and two sisters, Mrs. Merle Glenn, Ozark and Miss Lena Tatum, Route
1, Ozark. Arrangements are under direction of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Tatum, Lowell 20 Jul 1911 - 17 May 1976 OH 10 Jun 1976 p10
I would like to say “Thank You: for the kindness you have shown is through the
illness and death of my beloved husband Lowell. During a time like this, we learn how
much our friends really mean to us. Your thoughtfulness in our sorrow has meant so
much and everything you have done is truly appreciated. God Bless You. Opal Tatum

Tatum, Matthew Alan 1 Jan 1982 - 9 Jan 2001 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Clint & Beverly Tatum]
Matthew Alan Tatum, age 19, of Highlandville, died Tuesday, January 9, 2001.
He was born January l, 1982 and graduated from Spokane High School in 2000. Matthew
was a member of Gate of the Temple Lodge #422 in Springfield. Survivors include: His
parents, Clint and Beverly Tatum, and Carol and Richard Goss; a stepbrother, Timothy
Goss; two stepsisters, Michelle Andersen and Amanda Goss; grandparents, Eleanor
Evans, Joe Tatum, Wilda Micham, Ruben and Treva Jones and Lena Goss; and greatgrandmothers, Audrey Evans and Zoe Tatum. A memorial and masonic service was held
4:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. William Moore
officiating. Visitation was Friday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to Gate of the Temple Lodge #422.
Tatum, Neal Glenn 14 Jan 1907 - 28 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Faries S. & Elma (Sims) Tatum; married Audrey Zoe Payne]
OZARK - Services for Neal G. Tatum, 70 of Selmore, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Revs. Bob Burk and Everett Bryant will officiate and burial
was in Selmore Cemetery. Mr. Tatum, a farmer and lifelong resident of Selmore, died
Friday afternoon in his home after an apparent heart attack. Survivors include his wife
Zoe; two sons, Joe of Ozark and Keith of Springfield; a brother, Huber of Ozark; two
sisters, Mrs. Marie Glenn, Ozark and Miss Lena Tatum, Ozark; five grandsons and five
step grandchildren.
Tatum, Opal Lee (Hannah) 25 Oct 1915 - 11 Apr 1993 OH 14 Apr 1993
[Note: Daughter of Willard & Grace J. (Tennis) Hannah; married 9 Jun 1934 Lowell
Tatum 20 Jul 1911 - 17 May 1976]
Opal Lee Tatum, 77, Nixa, died Sunday, April 11, 1993 in St. John’s Hospital
emergency room following a long illness. She was born October 25, 1915 in Ozark. She
was a lifelong resident of Ozark and Nixa areas. She graduated from Nixa High School.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Selmore for several years. While
residing in Nixa the past few years she became a member of the First Baptist Church of
Nixa. She was retired from Producers Produce. She enjoyed hand painting dishes and
traveling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Tatum, on May 17, 1976, as
well as her parents, and Myron Hannah, her brother. She is survived by her twin sister,
Ola Mae Inman, Nixa, and several nieces and nephews. Services will beheld at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 14, in Harris Funeral Home, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial will be in the Selmore Cemetery.
Tatum, Sheri Lynn (Buttram) Henson 2 Apr 1940 - 2 Nov 1994 OH 9 Nov 1994
[Note: Daughter of James Elmer & Ragie (?) Buttram; married ? Henson; married 27 Sep
1975 Joe Nyal Tatum; no legible tombstone]
Sheri Lynn Tatum, 54, Selmore, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994 in Reeds Spring.
She was born April 2, 1940 in Douglas County. She was preceded in death by her father,
James Elmer Buttram. Survivors include three sons; Kevin Tatum, Ozark, Fred Wilms,
Nampa, Idaho, and Lyle Tatum, Clever; two daughters, Teri Blevins, Highlandville, and
Teresa Clark, Nampa, Idaho; her mother, Ragie Estep, Ozark; seven grandchildren, Blissa

and Dylan Clark, Camron John and Matthew Wilms, Connor Tatum, and Cory and
Jessica Blevins; two brothers, Dale Buttram, Boise, Idaho, and Jim Buttram, Medford,
Ore. Services were held Sunday, Nov. 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev.
Frank Bostic officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Tatum, Wade 5 Jan 1903 - 28 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of William H. & Mary Frances (Crumpley) Tatum; married 29 Jan 1927
Blanche Payne]
Wade Ware Tatum, 85, of Nixa, died Nov. 28 at Springfield Community Hospital
Services for Mr. Tatum will be at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Harris Chapel,
Nixa. Officiating, will be evangelist Ervin Barnes. Burial will be at Jamesville Cemetery,
Clever. Mr. Tatum was born Jan. 5, 1903, to William H. and Mary Frances (Crumpley)
Tatum at Jamesville, Missouri. He departed this life Nov. 28, 1988, at the age of 85 years,
10 months and 23 days. He was married Jan: 29, 1927 to Blanche Payne. To this union
were born three children, two daughters and one son. Mr. Tatum was a retired farmer and
carpenter. He was devoted to the work of the Church of Christ, Jamesville, of which he
was a member for 50 years. He is survived by his wife, Blanche; and by two daughters,
Jenna Lemons and Janet Mitchell, both of Nixa. His infant son died at birth. Other
survivors include four granddaughters: nine great-grand-children; and one great-greatgrandchild.
Tatum, William H. “Wade” 5 May 1877 - 30 Aug 1955 CCR 1 Sep 1955 p5
[Note: married Clara E. Billingsley 5 Apr 1884 - 2 Jul 1964]
William H. “Wade” Tatum, 78, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday at his home at Selmore,
following a lingering illness. He had been a resident of the Spokane and Selmore
communities his entire lifetime. Funeral arrangements, in charge of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark, are incomplete, pending word from a son of Stockton, Calif. Other
immediate survivors are his wife, Clara, a sister and six grandchildren.
AND
Tatum, William H. “Wade” 5 May 1877 - 30 Aug 1955 CCR 8 Sep 1955 p5
William H. Tatum was born May 5, 1877 at Melburn, Ark. and moved to
Christian County with his parents at the age of three years, where he spent the remainder
of his life. He passed away at his home near Ozark at the age of 78 years, three months
and 24 days. He was a member of the Spokane Methodist Church. He was married to
Clara Billingsley in 1903 and to this union were born three children, Willie, Everett and
Noel. Willie and Everett preceded him in death, and Noel lives in California. Survivors
include the wife and son, six grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Darah Hedgpeth of
Springfield; several nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted Saturday, September 3 at 2 p.m. in the Spokane church, with
Rev. Floyd Hank officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark
Tatum, Zoe (Payne) 12 Jul 1908 - 2 Jun 2004 CCH-N 8 Jun 2004 & SN-L 4 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Modrel Clarence & Alice (Cook) Payne; married 12 Jul 1908 Neal
Tatum ]

Zoe Payne-Tatum, Ozark, died June 2, 2004 at the age of 95 years, 10 months and
21 days. Zoe was born July 12, 1908 to M.C. and Alice Payne. She married Neal Tatum
August 4, 1928. Zoe lived her life on the Payne Family Farm in Selmore. She was a lifelong member of Selmore Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents M.C.
and Alice, her husband Neal, a daughter Yvonne, and a great-grandson, Matthew.
Survivors include: her two sons, Joe Nyal and his wife Lenora of Crane, and Glynn Keith
of Ozark; six grandsons, Dan and wife Patty of Elkland, Clint and wife Bev of
Springfield, Rex and wife Teresa of Sparta, Lyle and wife Jamie of Crane, Jeff and wife
Lisa of Ozark, and Steve and wife Beth of Ozark; nine great-grandchildren, Jennifer,
Jessica, David, Amanda, Lacey, Justin, Stephanie, Ryan and Eli; four great-greatgrandchildren, Julian, David, Donna, and Baily, and many other family, friends and
neighbors. Zoe was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by
all who knew her. The family received friends and loved ones on Saturday evening, June
5 from 6-7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday in the funeral home, burial followed in the Selmore Cemetery.
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Taylor, Amber Dawn 1984 - Jun 2004 SN-L 17 Jun 2004
Amber Dawn Taylor Springfield-A memorial service for Amber Dawn Taylor,
age 19, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview Rd,
Nixa.
Taylor, Angie M. (Garrison) 30 May 1875 - 21 Jul 1962 CCR 26 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: Dates from mortuary record; Daughter of Hiram & Anna (Walker) Garrison
married William M. Taylor. Tombstone reads 30 May 1875 - 11 Jul 1954]
Graveside services for a lifelong resident of Ozark, Mrs. Angie Taylor, 87, who
died Saturday afternoon in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, were at Ozark Cemetery at 10
a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. Cecil Swinehart officiating. Burial was under direction of
Chaffin.
Taylor, Annabelle (Evans) 1926 - 25 Sep 2003 SN-L 26 Sep 2003
[Note: married C. E. "Chuck" Taylor]
Annabelle Evans Taylor, 77, passed away Thursday, Sept. 25, 2003. She was born
and passed in the Ozark area. She was married to the late C.E. "Chuck" Taylor and
moved to Memphis, Tenn. Alto singer for the Evans Family Quartet, she shared her faith
in Jesus Christ for many years throughout the midsouth. She is lovingly missed by her
children Cheryl Jacoby, of Nesbit, Miss., William "Bill" Taylor and wife Jan, of Crozet,
Va., grandchildren Danny and Lauren Taylor. She was preceded is death by her brothers
Herbert Dale and Wade F. Evans. She is survived by her siblings, Violet Cline, of
Springfield, Mo., Marquetta Simmons and husband Ronald H., of Bristol, Tenn., and
Dawna Grover and husband Marmon, of Springfield, Mo., as well as a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and her precious "adopted" grandchildren at Maranatha Village Lodge
Unit #2 in Springfield, Mo. Services will be 4 p.m. Saturday in Bartlett Funeral Home
and Family Heritage. Visitation is 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. Burial
service is 3 p.m. Sunday in Glenfield Cemetery, New Albany, Miss.

Taylor, Audrey Ethel (Bray) Chaudoin Jun 1896 - 9 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Ammon & Anna Marvelia (Nix) Bray; married 1914 Herbert
C. Chaudoin Feb 1890 - Mar 1859; married 1965 George A. Taylor]
Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Ethel Taylor, 75, who died in the Coffeyville
Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 9, were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Ford Funeral
Home Chapel there. The Rev. R. A. Norman of the South Coffeyville, Okla. Pentecostal
Church officiated. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery there. A native of
Christian County, she spent her girlhood in the Ozark vicinity, and in 1914 was married
to Herbert C. Chaudoin at Vinita, Okla. They lived in the oil fields of Oklahoma and
Kansas and came to Coffeyville in 1930 from Wellington, Kan. Mr. Chaudoin died in
March 1959. In 1965, she married George A. Taylor who survives. Other survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Whittington of Coffeyville and Mrs. Olen Farrar of
Shidler, Okla and a brother, Ward Bray of Coffeyville.
Taylor, Colleen (Collins) 12 Feb 1931 - 28 Sep 1993 OH 6 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Edith (Schaeffer) Collins; married 18 Aug 1947 Bill Taylor]
Colleen Taylor, 62, Nixa, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1993 in her home
following a long illness. She was born on Feb. 12, 1931, the daughter of Edgar and Edith
Schaeffer Collins. She was united in marriage to Bill Taylor on Aug. 18, 1947 in Kansas
City. She had been a resident of Christian County the past seven years and had worked at
Hagle Industries as a machine operator. She had spent most of her adult life taking care
of her home and family. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 7226,
Ozark. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Bill;
three daughters, Nancy Stuckey, Ozark, Cindi Akins, and her husband, Dan, Cassville,
Ark.; and Debbie Parton; two sons, Tom Taylor and wife, Lynn, Springfield, and Ted
Taylor, Woodwark, Okla.; five sisters, Elaine McCullough, and husband, Eldon,
Brighton, Colo.; Dixie Deshazer, and husband, Marvin, Lenexa, Kan.; Claudene Smith
and husband, Bernard, Montrose, Colo.; Irene Peters and husband, George, Topeka, Kan.;
and Carol Owensby and husband Gary, Falsom, Calif.; four brothers, Donald Collins, and
wife Mary, Reno, Nev.; Marvin Collins and wife Doris, Scranton, Kan.; David Collins,
and wife Carroll, Scranton, Kan.; and Jim Collins and wife, Barbara, Topeka, Kan.; eight
grandchildren, Chris Stuckey, Julie Parton, Jason Parton, Billie Akins, Heath Taylor, Kim
Taylor, Jessica Taylor, and Patrick Wilson. Services were held Friday, Oct. 1, at Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial was in
Sparta Cemetery.
Taylor, Darren S. 1966 - 21 Dec 1990 OH 27 Dec 1990
[Note: Son of M.D. "Bud" & Janet L. Taylor]
Darren S. Taylor, 24, Ozark, was found dead Friday afternoon, Dec. 21, 1990 in
his place of business. The cause of the death is under investigation by the Christian
County Coroner's Office. No foul play is suspected. He was born at McDill Air Force
Base, Fla., and was a 1984 graduate of Owensville High School. He had resided in this
area for the past two years. He operated Superior Screen Printing in Ozark. He started the
business two years ago. He is survived by his parents, M.D. "Bud" and Janet L. Taylor,
and his maternal grandmother, Dorothy Butterfield, all of Springfield; his paternal
grandmother, Laura Taylor, Anomosa, Iowa; a brother, Duane E. Taylor, stationed with

the U.S. Air Force in Geilenkirchen, Germany; a sister, Laura Kay Newton , St. Louis; a
niece; a nephew; and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Services were Wednesday
afternoon in Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. James P.
Robinson officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. The family requests memorial
contributions be made to Springfield Nature Center, c/o the funeral home, 525 S.
National, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Taylor, David William 15 Apr 1916 - 5 Aug 1993 OH 11 Aug 1993
[Note: Son of Fred & Fern Taylor; married 22 Aug 1940 Irene R. McEldon]
David William Taylor, 77, Ozark, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1993 at his home. He
was born April 15, 1916 in Toddville, Iowa, the son of Fred and Fern Taylor, On Aug 22,
1940, he was united in marriage to Irene R. McEldon. He served his country in the U.S.
Marine Corps. He and his family moved to this area from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 1956.
He attended Ozark Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Irene; five children
and their spouses, LeRoy and Elaine Taylor, Ozark, Jeannette and Earl Colver, Olathe,
Kan., Thomas and Sue Taylor, Ozark, Iona and David Ellis, Joplin, and James and
Sondra Taylor, Kansas City; four sisters, Jessie Hansen, Jean Tesar, Lois Oliphant and
Dorothy Shafer, all of Iowa; a brothers, James “Pink” Taylor, Iowa; 12 grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, Aug. 8, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. with the Rev. James Robinson officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Taylor, Donald Ray 12 Jan 1938 - 24 Jul 1999 CCH-N 4 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Hoyle & Helen (Adair) Taylor; married 23 Dec 1961 Diana Sue Vest]
Donald Ray Taylor age 61, of Ozark, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 in his home.
He was born January 12, 1938 in Booneville, Arkansas and was the son of Hoyle and
Helen (Adair) Taylor. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On December 23,
1961 he and Diana Sue Vest were married. Mr. Taylor was employed by J.C.. Penney
Company for thirty five years as Visual and Advertising Manager. Survivors include: his
wife Diana; two children, Leah Zimmerman and her husband Justin, Springfield, and
Quintin Taylor and his wife Kelly, Ozark: three grandchildren, Gavin, Quaid and Laken
Taylor; his mother, Helen Taylor Roper and her husband Charles, Ft. Smith. Arkansas;
five brothers and sisters from Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Pat Galano, Barbara Elmore, Betty
Beckman, Wayne Taylor and Rick Taylor. Funeral services were 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, July
27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, south of
Highlandville.
Taylor, Hanna E.
1870 - 20 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
Mrs. Hanna E. Taylor, 85, a resident of Ozark for the past 12 years, died Monday
evening at Haguewood Hospital where she had been a patient for several weeks. She was
a member of the Ozark Church of Christ.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hurley
Thornburg of Ozark, a son, Ralph Taylor of Kansas City, six grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Souder
Church south of Ava, with Rev. Albert Thompson officiating, Burial was in the cemetery
there under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Taylor, James Richard 1950 - 8 Sep 1967 CCR 14 Sep 1967 p1

[Note: Son of William E. & ? (?) Taylor]
Funeral services for James Richard Taylor, 17, Billings, who was killed in a twocar crash at 11 p.m. Friday on Christian County MM about three miles northwest of
Billings, were at 3 p.m. Monday. The services were in Billings High School Auditorium,
with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Billings. Young Taylor is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William E. Taylor; three brothers, William L., David and Dee, all of the home; three
sisters, Mrs. Linda Letterman, Springfield; Rita Kay and Delpha Louise of the home; the
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Taylor, Dexter and the maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hardin, Wichita, Kan.
Taylor, John Sanborn 15 Nov 1865 - 10 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
[Note: Son of George W. & Sarah Jane (Canard) Taylor; married 14 Jul 1904 Julia Alice
Bradshaw; father of John Herbert Taylor 1905 - 1984; William Clifton Taylor 1908 1986 and Mary Jennie Vie (Taylor) Farthing born 1911]
Heart Attack Ends Active Career Of Well-Known Banker
John S. Taylor, 83, died at Haguewood Hospital in Ozark at 7:3- o’clock Tuesday
evening, following a heart attack suffered Monday evening in his home in Ozark. Mr.
Taylor was prominent in Southwest Missouri Banking Circles over a period of more than
fifty years and was well-known to virtually every resident of Christian County. He retired
from the banking business upon liquidation of the Christian County Bank in 1936, but
since that time had been actively engaged in managing his numerous interest in Ozark
and the surrounding community. He was also prominent in the Masonic Lodge, having
been an active member of that order for more than 50 years. He had suffered a recurrent
heart ailment over a period of several years but took an active interest in his affairs until
his death. Funeral services were held at 10 o’clock Thursday morning at Chaffin Funeral
Home in Ozark, with Reverend B. Frank West officiating. Interment was in Hazelwood
Cemetery at Springfield, and Masons from a great many Missouri Lodges participated in
Masonic services at the grave.
AND
Taylor, John Sanborn 15 Nov 1865 - 10 May 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
John S. Taylor was born November 15, 1865, the eldest child of Captain George
W. Taylor and Sarah Jane Taylor, pioneer residents of the Hopedale community in
Christian County, Missouri. He departed this life on May 10, 1949 at Ozark, Missouri at
the age of 83 years, five months and 25 days. He spent his boyhood on the family farm
north of Ozark, and later attended the Marionville Academy at Marionville, Missouri. At
the age of 22 years, he came to Ozark, where he associated with the Christian County
Bank with which he was actively connected until his retirement in 1936. On July 14,
1906, he was married to Julia Alice Bradshaw, and to this union were born two sons,
Herbert Taylor of Ozark and William C. Taylor of Springfield and one daughter, Mrs.
Jennie Farthing of Ozark. His wife preceded him in death in 1945. Fifty-one years ago,
John S. Taylor was affiliated with Friend Lodge No. 351 at Ozark, Missouri and
maintained an exceedingly active interest in Masonry until his death. He was a charter
member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine at Springfield and also a charter member of the
Order of Eastern Star Chapter of Ozark. A man to whom integrity of life and purpose was
paramount, he based his life on that principle and his influence will be felt in the Ozark
community for generations to come.

AND
Taylor, John Sanborn 15 Nov 1865 - 10 May 1949 CCR 16 Jun 1949
Resolutions of Respect to the Memory of Brother John S. Taylor. Whereas, It has
pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call from labor to eternal rest, our
beloved brother, John S. Taylor, who departed this life on May 10, 1949, having reached
the ripe old age of 83 years, 25 days and five months, being born at the family homestead
north of Ozark, Missouri. In his youthful days, Brother Taylor attended the country
school at Hopedale, and the village school in Ozark, to later graduate from Marionville
College and attend business college in St. Louis, Missouri, in preparation for this work as
Cashier of the Christian County Bank, which position he held for almost 50 years
meriting the respect of all with whom he came in contact. He was raised to the Sublime
degree of Master Mason on July 19, 1897, in Friend Lodge No. 352, Ancient Free and
Accepted Masons, at Ozark, Missouri, where he remained a faithful member until his
death, being presented a 50 years badge for his long and faithful service to the fraternity
on Sept. 18, 1947, having served the lodge as Master for three terms, and was also
District Deputy Grand Master of this district for two terms, where he served with honor
to himself and his brother master masons. Brother Taylor gave much of his time to the
cause of Free Masonry and by his example of honesty and loyalty brought honor to
himself as a citizen and respect to our fraternity. The institution where he spent so many
years passed out of existence in the year 1936, and was liquidated, not on account of any
mis-management or defalcation on the part of its officers or directors, but because John
Taylor didn’t want to embarrass men that he had dealt with for a great number of years
by foreclosure, and who he knew were honest and would pay if given a chance, and
rather follow the dictates of human compassion than lifeless rules and regulations his
choice was, that the institution he had done so much in the interests of should close its
doors as did the time honored institution that we know of as The Christian County Bank.
Therefore Be It Resolved, That in the death of Brother Taylor, his family lost a devoted
father, the lodge a faithful and most useful member, holding the office of Treasurer
therein for almost 40 years, and the community an upright, useful and honored citizen.
That we will hold in pleasing and grateful remembrance the zeal, fidelity and devotion
with which Brother Taylor discharged his Masonic duties, and may we try to live as loyal
and devoted to the grand principles of our Fraternity as did Brother Taylor. That we
tender to his children our heart felt sympathy, and commend them to the care and
protection of Almighty God, whom Brother Taylor loved and trusted. That a copy of
these resolutions be spread upon records, a copy be published in the newspaper, printed
and published in Ozark, Missouri, and a copy be sent to the family of our deceased
Brother. Tom R. Moore, J.B. Anderson, George Breazeale, W.L. Hixson, G. Purd Hays,
Committee.
Taylor, Lena (Cofferman) died 25 Apr 1947 CCR 8 May 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & Ida (?) Cofferman]
Mrs. Lena Taylor passed away April 25 at the home of her mother, Mrs. Ida
Cofferman. Besides her mother, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Harry
Shoemaker, Tucson, Ariz., Mrs. Jim Rockey of Moscow, Idaho, Mrs. Charles Galt of St.
Louis and Mrs. Gaston Boyd of Joplin; a stepdaughter, Mrs. A.B. Young of Heth, Ark.; a
sister, Mrs. Mel Johnson of Redlands, Calif.; a brother, Herbert Cofferman of Redlands,

Calif., and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in the
Aurora Christian church under the direction of the King Funeral Home.
Taylor, Leslie Chris 13 May 1952 - 3 Jun 1952 CCR 12 Jun 1952
[Note: Son of Willard T. & ? (McCafferty) Taylor; Leslie Curtis Taylor on tombstone]
Leslie Chris Taylor, three-week old son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard T. Taylor of
Nixa, passed away Tuesday night at the home of his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Kermit McCafferty of Ozark. He is also survived by a brother, Steven of the home, a
grandmother, Mrs. Grace Taylor of Nixa and great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar
Bain of Ozark. Short funeral services were held at the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa,
with graveside services at the Schupbach Cemetery at Chestnutridge.
Taylor, Lucile (Bray) Beazley 17 Aug 1905 - 27 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
[Note: Daughter of Howard & Eva Bray; married first Edward Beazley; married second
Herbert Taylor 4 Aug 1905 - May 1984]
Lucile Taylor, 86, Ozark, died at 3:40 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27, 1991 in Primrose
Place, Springfield, following a long illness. She was born in Ozark Aug. 17, 1905 and
was the daughter of Howard and Eva Bray. She lived in Christian County most of her
life. She was married to Edward Beazley and they had two children, Diane and John. In
1957 she married Judge Herbert Taylor, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her
daughter and son-in-law, Diane and J.B. Koffs, Redwood City, Calif.; her son and
daughter-in-law, John H. and Charlotte Beazley, Springfield; six grandchildren, Debbie
Holtzinger, Dan Colliss, Terri Bellante, and Steve Colliss, all of the San Francisco Bay
area, and John E. Beazley and Jan Dunn, both of Springfield; 11 great-grandchildren; and
a niece, Maureen Roper, Ozark. Services were held Monday in Adams Funeral Home
with the Rev. James Mercer officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association.
Taylor, Mary Inez (Stamper) Frazier 7 Dec 1899 - 4 May 1972
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Inez Frazier Taylor, 72, of the Kimbrough
Nursing Home in Springfield, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
with the Revs. Paul Reed and D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel
Cemetery under direction of Cantrell. Mrs. Taylor did Sunday morning in the nursing
home. In addition to survivors listed previously, there are nine stepchildren; seven
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
Note; this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 14, 1972 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Taylor, Mary Inez (Stamper) Frazier 7 Dec 1899 - 4 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
Mrs. Mary Inez Frazier Taylor, 72, a resident of the Kimbrough Nursing Home,
Springfield for the past six months, died there Sunday morning. She was a former
resident of Clever and Monett. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Betty Estes, a son,
Eugene Frazier; and a sister, Mrs. Neil Short, all of Springfield; and a brother, Paul
Stamper, Butler; nine step-children, seven grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs.

Paul Reed and D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell.
Taylor, Michael Paul 24 Oct 1951 - 1 Jun 2002
[Note: Son of Paul & Wilma (Smith) Taylor; married Carol S. Estes]
Michael Paul Taylor, 50, Springfield, died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, June 1, 2002 in
St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield. He was born on Oct. 24, 1951 in
Morganfield, Ky., the son of Paul and Wilma Smith Taylor. He was a sales representative
for Peterbilt Trucks. Michael was a member of the Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge
A.F. and A.M. #422, and the Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin. He was preceded in death by
his parents. He is survived by his wife, Carol S. Taylor, of the home; three daughters and
son-in-laws, Rebecca and Kenneth Barnes of Kennesaw, Ga., Tracy and David Biggers of
Springfield, Mo., and Julie Lynn Taylor of Springfield; a granddaughter, Alexandra
Barnes; his father and mother-in-law, Gene and Doris Estes of Ozark; brothers and sisterin-laws, Joe and Lucinda Estes of Marshfield, Greg and Karen Estes of Mount Vernon; a
niece, Chelsee Estes; two nephews, Cole and Kyle Estes; and many other friends,
neighbors and relatives. Mike was a loving husband and a wonderful father. His greatest
joy was spending time with his “girls”. Mike was especially thrilled to become a grandpa.
Mike was an over the road truck salesman in Springfield for the past 15 years. Mike was
a very kind and giving person. He loved his family and his work. He enjoyed shooting
sporting clays and trap. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial will be in
Hopedale Cemetery; Ozark, Mo. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association. Springfield NewsLeader, June 4, 2002.
Taylor, Oliver B. 4 Sep 1907 - 16 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Jesse C. & Grace (Rhoads) Taylor]
Services for Oliver B. Taylor, 72, Nixa, were held Sunday at Harris Chapel in
Nixa with Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Schupbach Cemetery. Mr. Taylor
died Friday in Christian County Nursing Home after a short illness. A native of
Chestnutridge, Mr. Taylor has been a history teacher and couch at Ozark, Forsyth and
coach at Ozark, Forsyth and Taneyville schools. After he retired as superintendent at a
school in Cheyenne, Wyo., he lived in Seattle, Wash., where he was a hotel clerk. He
returned to Nixa in January, 1978. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nixa.
Surviving are three sons, James and Michael, both of the state of Ohio and Jack,
Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Grace Taylor, Nixa; two brothers, Frank, Springfield and
Willard, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Irene Massey, Nixa; and four grandchildren.
AND
Taylor, Oliver B. 4 Sep 1907 - 16 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 pB7
The many expressions of kind concern in our bereavement have been greatly
appreciated. The Grace Taylor Family.
Taylor, Oliver Ripley 2 Mar 1858 - 18 Oct 1949 CCR 20 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of Elisha & Lucinda Taylor; married 1879 Alice Amelia Bostic 1862 - Jan
1943]

Oliver Ripley Taylor was born March 2, 1858, near Mt. Vernon and died Oct. 18,
1949, in the home of a son, Glen Taylor, in Caldwell, Kan., at the age of 91 years, 7
months and 10 days. He had spent most of his life in Lawrence and Christian counties
prior to moving to Caldwell three years ago. He was united in marriage to Alice Amelia
Bostic in 1879 and to this union were born five children. His wife and one son, Jess,
preceded him in death. Survivors are three sons, Glen Taylor of Caldwell, Kan., Will
Taylor of Wichita; one daughter, Mrs. Lena Miller of Texas; one half brother, D.M.
Humnel of Pierce City, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa with
burial in the Schupbach cemetery south of Spokane.
Taylor, Ruth (Jaqua) 9 May 1916 - 14 Apr 2003 CCH-N 23 Apr 2003
[Note: Daughter of Roy Hiram & Beulah Mae (Hawkins) Jaqua; married 2 Jun 1934
Frank L. Taylor who d 1984]
Ruth Taylor, 86, Nixa, died April 14, 2003, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center,
Ozark. She was born May 9, 1916 in Stone County, the daughter of Roy Hiram and
Beulah Mae (Hawkins) Jaqua. She was a life-long resident of the Nixa area. She married
Frank L. Taylor on June 2, 1934. He preceded here in death in 1984. Taylor was a
homemaker and helping her husband in the contracting business. She served as Nixa City
Clerk for several years. She enjoyed playing piano, crocheting and visiting with family
and friends whenever possible. She was also a volunteer for Cox Health Center for more
than 10 years. She attended Calvary Bible Church. Survivors include three children,
Patricia Jackman, Nixa, Linda Bolin and husband Jerry, Nixa and J. C. Taylor and wife
Carol, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Deborah Shepard, Karen Jackman, Katherine Williams
and husband Dan, Kristine Darr, Kelly Pearson and husband, Davis, Linda Jackman,
Jerinda Brown and husband Steve, Darin Bolin and wife Kim, and Jesse Taylor; 14 greatgrandchildren; one great-great-grandchildren’ a sister, Mary Alive Outlaw, Ozark;
sisters-in-law, Norman Jaqua, state of Virginia and Grace Taylor, Springfield; a brotherin-law and sister-in-law, Willard and Honda Taylor, Ozark nieces, nephews and many
friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a
grandchild, David Jackman; three brothers and a sister. Services were at 1:30 p.m. April
17 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery.
Teague, Beckie Darlene (Bryan) 27 Sept 1956 - 11 Oct 2003 CCH-N 15 Oct 2003
[Note: Daughter of Basel & Beulah (Stewart) Bryan]
Beckie Darlene Teague, age 47, of Ozark, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2003 in St.
Francis Hospital, Mountain View, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She
was born Sept. 27, 1956, the daughter of Basel and Beulah (Stewart) Bryan. She
graduated from Spokane High School in 1947. Beckie was employed by Fasco Industries
for 28 years, and raised two children. Survivors include her two children, Richard
Teague and Amanda Teague, of the home; granddaughter Brianna Mitchell; parents Basel
and Beulah Bryan, Ozark; grandmother Elsie Bryan, Ozark; sisters Vickie Green, Ozark
and Brenda Mitchell, Ponce DeLeon; brother Michael Bryan, Ozark; her soul mate Jeff
Pyatt; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 2:00

p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 15 in Adams Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Jones-Chastain
Cemetery, Nixa.
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Teague, Bessie (Jones) 17 Oct 1893 -17 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Azariah & Laura (Brown) Jones; married 29 Aug 1909 John William
Teague 22 Jul 1888 - 10 Dec 1961]
Bessie Teague, 100, Bruner, died Monday, Jan. 17, 1994, at her home in Bruner.
She was born Oct. 17, 1893, at Lutie, the daughter of Azariah and Laura Brown Jones.
She was a lifelong resident of Ozark and Christian Counties. On Aug. 29, 1909, she was
united in marriage to John William Teague. Together they operated a general store in
Bruner, where she also served as postmaster from 1923 until 1963. She was a member of
Lutie General Baptist Church. She was the oldest native born active member of White
River Valley Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, John, in
1961; her parents; a daughter, Laura Wolfe; a sister, Blanche Cummings; a brother, Etsel
Jones; and two grandchildren. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Otis V. and
Grace Teague, Ozark, Gene and Mary Teague, Sparta, and Bobby and Betty Teague,
Bruner; five daughters, Fae Harvill, Sparta, Rae Watts, Rogersville, Maxine
Cunningham, Bruner, Mary Humble, and her husband, John, Sparta; a niece, Joan Moore,
Buffalo; 25 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Carl Thompson and the Rev. Larkin Haden officiating. Burial was in Bruner
Cemetery.
Teague, Billy Ray 21 Apr 1930 - 25 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Hershel J. & Beulah B. Teague]
Carbon Monoxide Blamed in Auto Death at Clever.
Billy Ray Teague, 40-year-old Galena resident, apparently died of carbon
monoxide poisoning early Christmas morning, according to Dean Harris, Christian
county coroner. Teague and a companion, David White, had spent the night in their car
after becoming mired in mud just west of Clever between 8:00 and 9:00 p.m. Christmas
Eve. White told a Christian County deputy that he and Teague walked into Clever and
found a local man to help them free the car. After this proved unsuccessful, they got back
into the car and went to sleep, leaving the engine running. Coroner Harris said there was
no foul play indicated and no inquest is planned. Funeral services for Teague were at 2
p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel, Billings with burial in Bruner Cemetery.
AND
Teague, Billy Ray 21 Apr 1930 - 25 Dec 1970 CCR 31 Dec 1970 p8
Funeral services for Billy Ray Teague were at 2 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel,
Billings, with burial in Bruner Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Beulah
Teague, Galena; five sons, Danny Ray Teague, serving in Vietnam, Stanley Teague,
Richard Allen Teague, Chris Teague and Billy Ray Teague, Jr., all of Springfield; a
daughter, Mrs. Susan Stancliff, Springfield; one grandchild; four sisters, Mrs. Esther
Koening, Billings, Mrs. Geraldine Henson, Springfield, Mrs. Gertrude Wagemann,
Galena and Mrs. Betty Moore, Disney, Okla. and a brother, Hershel Teague of
Muskogee, Okla.

Teague, Grace (Bray) 13 Dec 1912 - 1 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of Mark & Glessie (Lee) Bray; married Otis Vernon Teague 1 Aug
1910 - 22 Nov 2000]
Grace Teague, age 88, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2001 in her
home. She was born December 13, 1912 in McCracken, Mo., the daughter of Mark and
Glessie Bray. She was married on October 31, 1928 to Otis Teague, her beloved husband
of 72 years. She loved spending time with her family, as well as traveling. Grace was an
expert and avid gardener. She was a member of Briar Street Baptist Church, Springfield.
Her husband, Otis Teague; her son, Otis Teague Jr.; and a brother, Frank Bray, preceded
her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Roberta Harrison, Ozark, and Karleen
Bright, Springfield; a sister, Henrietta Isbell and her husband, Max, Springfield; seven
grandchildren, Pam Logan, Michelle Bright, Melanie Bright, David Bright, Jay Teague,
Kris Brewer, and Gina Teague; six great-grandchildren, Chris and Jenny Logan, Carleigh
and Paige Teague, and Katie and Jack Bright; and many other loving relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Allen Harrison officiating. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. Saturday Burial will be in Bruner
Cemetery.
Teague, Herschel J. Apr 1899 - 11 Dec 1963 CCR 19 Dec 1963
[Note: married Beulah B. ]
Herschel J. Teague, 64, of Rt. 1, Galena, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, at his home
following a short illness. Survivors are his wife Beulah; two sons, Herschel, Muskogee,
Okla., and Billy, Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Esther Meece, Garden Grove, Calif.,
Mrs. Geraldine Henson, Springfield, Mrs. Gertrude Waggmann, Pekin, Ill., and Mrs.
Betty Moore, Disney, Okla.; one brother, Troy, Willard; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian James,
Sparta, and Mrs. Chole Jones, Stillwell, Okla., and 13 grandchildren. Mr. Teague was a
member of the Baptist Church and had lived in the Elsey community for the past ten
years. Funeral services were in the Bruner Church at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial was in the
Bruner Cemetery under direction of the Cheatham-Stumpff of Galena.
Teague, John Robert 17 May 1868 - 7 Sep 1947 CCR 11 Sep 1947 p1
[Note: Son of David & Susan (Ruby) Teague; married 25 Aug 1892 Sarah Frances Estes
8 Mar 1870 - 13 Oct 1943]
John R. Teague, 74-year-old farmer of near Clever, died in the Aurora hospital at
8:30 o’clock Sunday morning. He is survived by four sons, Rob and Alfred Teague of
Billings, Route 1, Leonard Teague of Mount Vernon, and Howard Teague, serving in the
U.S. Army and believed now in Japan; three daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Graff of Springfield,
Mrs. Mary Maples of Logan, and Mrs. Gladys Sims, Republic; a sister, Mrs. Mary Hair,
Aurora; a half-sister, Miss Laura Teague, Springfield; three brothers, Porter of Leedy,
Okla., Charley of Richmond, Cal., and Walter Teague, Route 1, Billings; and 31
grandchildren of whom Alleen, Marie and Willard Utke were reared in his home. Funeral
services were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday in the Clever Baptist church conducted by Rev.
Kenneth Haggard of Branson, assisted by Rev. W.H. Hawes, pastor of Clever Baptist
church, with burial in the Smart cemetery under the direction of Wilburn Maples Funeral
Home of Clever, Mo.

Teague, John William 22 Jul 1888 - 10 Dec 1961 CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: second week in a row newspaper carried date 7 Dec 1961 - should be 14 Dec
1961; married Bessie Jones]
Funeral services for John W. Teague, 73, of Bruner, who died Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bruner Baptist Church with the Rev.
Allen Ledbetter and the Rev. Larkin Hayden officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery
under direction of Kelley-Ferrell of Rogersville. Mr. Teague, a member of the True Hope
Baptist church and a retired farmer and merchant, is survived by his wife. Bessie; three
sons, Otis and Gene, both of Sparta and Bobby of Bruner; six daughter, Mrs. Fae Harville
and Mrs. Maxine Cunningham, both of Elkhead, Mrs. Rae Watts of Rogersville, Mrs.
Mary Humble of Springfield, Mrs. Laura Wolf of Bruner and Mrs. Sue McTeer of Sparta.
He is also survived by two brothers, Troy of Willard and Herschel of Galena; two sisters,
Mrs. Lillian James of Protem and Mrs. Chloe Jones of Stillwell, Okla.; 21 grandchildren
and three great grandchildren.
Teague, Lenard 8 Mar 1902 - 6 Feb 1975 OH 13 Feb 1975 p9
[Note: Son of John R. & Sarah Francis (Estes) Teague; married Lurla Jane Ellis 12 Nov
1901 - 17 Oct 2001]
MT. VERNON - Services for a Mt. Vernon resident of 32 years, Lenard Teague,
72, were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Max I. Fossett Chapel here with the Rev. James
Marlett officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery near Billings. Mr. Teague died at 1:30
p.m. Thursday in the Missouri State Chest Hospital here after a long illness. He was a
retired farmer and a member of the Billings Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Lurla Jane; three daughters, Mrs. Helen Caul, La Crosse, Wis., Mrs. Mildred Little, Lake
Lotawane and Mrs. June Hicks, Republic; three brothers, Robert of Marionville, Alfred
of Billings and Howard of Clever; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Naples, Seattle, Wash. and
Mrs. Gladys Sims, Ozark; 15 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Teague, Lurla Jane (Ellis) 12 Nov 1901 - 17 Oct 2001
[Note: Daughter of Joel Oscar & Francis Emmaline (Williams) Ellis; married 11 Jun
1921 Lenard Teague]
Lurla Jane Ellis Teague, 99, Mt. Vernon, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Wednesday,
October 17, 2001, in the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center. Mrs. Teague was born in Flat
Creek, Barry County, Mo. on November 12, 1901 to Joel Oscar Ellis and Francis
Emmaline Williams Ellis. Lurla was an avid reader, conversationalist who actively
passed on her heritage to family. She was a conversant on worldly affairs and kept
abreast of current affairs. She wrote articles for Cappers Weekly Newspaper of Topeka,
Kan. For several years. She was a devout Christian and a long time member of the
Presbyterian Church of Mt. Vernon, Mo. She married Lenard Teague on June 11, 1921.
He preceded her in death on February 6, 1975. To this union four children were born.
Survivors include three daughters, Helen Caul of LaCross, Wisc., Mildred Little of
Springfield, Mo. and June Hicks of Mt. Vernon; one son, James Lenard Teague of
Springfield; fifteen grandchildren, one deceased; 26 great grandchildren, one deceased;
seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded
in death by her parents; four brothers, Merle, James, Gerald and Frank; and one sister,
Pearl Teague. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 20, 2001, in Fossett-Mosher

Funeral Home, Mt. Vernon. Burial will be in Smart Cemetery, southwest of Billings.
Friends may call today after 9 a.m. in the funeral home where visitation will be from 6 to
8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and
American Heart Association. Springfield News-Leader, October 19, 2001.
Teague, Otis Vernon 1 Aug 1910 - 22 Nov 2000 CCH-N 29 Nov 2000
[Note: Son of John W. & Bessie (Jones) Teague; married Grace Bray 13 Dec 1912 - 1
Aug 2001]
Otis V. Teague, age 90, of Springfield, and formerly of Ozark, passed away on
November 22, 2000. Mr. Teague was born on August 1, 1910 in Lutie, Missouri, the son
of John and Bessie Teague. He was married to Grace Bray at Forsyth, Missouri on
October 31, 1928. He was a retired businessman and farmer. As a young man he was a
teacher. Mr. Teague was a member of Brian Street Baptist Church and a member of the
Masonic Lodge of Sparta. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Otis V.
Teague Jr., and sisters, Rae Watts and Laura Wolfe. He is survived by his wife Grace,
two daughters; Roberta Harrison and her husband, Allen of Ozark, and Karleen Bright of
Springfield; his brothers and sisters; Fae Harvil, Maxine Cunninghan, Gene Teague, and
wife, Mary, Mary Humble, Bobby Teague, and wife Betty, Sue Parham and husband
John; his grandchildren; Pam Logan, Michelle Bright, Jay Teague, Melanie Bright, David
Bright, Kristen Brewer, Gina Teague, and six great-grandchildren. Services were held at
Harris Funeral Home in Ozark, with burial following at the Brumer Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, the family has requested that contributions be made to: The American Cancer
Society, or a favorite charity.
Teague, Otis Vernon, Jr. 26 Jan 1932 - 9 Apr 1999 CCH-N 21 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Otis Vernon & Grace (Bray) Teague; married 13 Jun 1959 Beverly Joyce
Lawson]
Otis Teague, Jr., age 67, of Ozark, died suddenly Friday, April 9, 1999 in Ozark
of an apparent heart attack. He was born January 26, 1932 near Bruner. He served his
country in the U.S. Air Force, was a graduate of Southwest Missouri State University,
and attended graduate school at Central Missouri State University. Mr. Teague retired as
a teacher from Ozark High School in 1990. He had served schools in Chadwick, Sparta
and Ozark for thirty-two years. Survivors include: three children, Jay Teague and his wife
Dina, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, Kris Brewer and her husband David, Bolivar, and
Gina Teague, Ozark; two granddaughters, Carleigh and Paige Teague; his parents, Otis
and Grace Teague, Ozark; and two sisters, Roberta Harrison, Ozark, and Karleen Bright,
Springfield. A memorial service was held Wednesday, April 14, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to CARE, No-Kill Animal Shelter,
Rt. 1, Box 107-B, Verona, MO 65769.
Teague, Walter E. 13 Dec 1876 - 15 Jul 1956
CCR 19 Jul 1956 p3
Walter E. Teague was born May 20, 1977 at Clever, the son of David and Susan
Ruby Teague. Mr. Teague lived all his life on the farm where he was born with the
exception of his last illness when he was confined to a rest home. He entered into rest
July 15, 1956, at Mercy Infirmary in Springfield at the age of 79 years one month and 25
days. Survivors include one brother, Porter Teague of Elk City, Okla.; one sister, Mrs.

Mary Hair of Aurora; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 18 at
2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. R. W. Forbis and Arthur Ellis
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home
of Clever.
Teal, Lora Lorraine (? - prob Lingle or Seaton or Dale) Jones 28 Aug 1949 - 23 Apr
1988 OH 28 Apr 1988
Lora Lorraine Teal passed away Saturday, April 23, at her home in Springfield
due to natural causes. She was born in Carthage, Missouri on August 28, 1949. Survivors
are: Husband, Jerry Teal, Springfield; Children: Troy Teal, Connie Teal and Chesley Teal
all of the home. Son: David Jones, III, Tulsa, OK; Mother: Dorthy Seaton, Galena;
Brothers: Kenny Lingle, Cassville, Steven Seaton, Billings, Paul Seaton, Tacoma, WA,
Mark Seaton, Highlandville, Joe Seaton, Galena and Roy Dale, Kansas City. Sisters:
Martha Williams, Bristol TX, Ruth Thomas, Aurora, Janet Dale, Kansas City and Kathy
Williams, Lawrence, KS. Burial was at the Crane Cemetery, Crane, Missouri.
Teal, Mollie 15 May 1882 - 15 Feb 1975 OH 30 Jan 1975 p11
SPARTA - Services for Mrs. Mollie Teal, 92, Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Saturday at
Union Grove Church with the Rev. Lawrence Applegate officiating. Burial was in Union
Grove Cemetery, southwest of Ava, under the direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mrs.
Teal died at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at his home of a son, Roy of Sparta following a long
illness. A member of the General Baptist Church in Union Grove. She is also survived by
a daughter, Mrs. Ollie Mae Mathes, Sparta; another son, Ervin of Kansas City; and six
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Teas, Arlene (Catabu) 1927 - 14 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p8
[Note; married Hildred Teas]
Mrs. Arlene Teas, 43, Route 1, Ozark, died at 11:30 p.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center after a short illness. A resident of Christian County one month, Mrs. Teas moved
to Ozark from Elgin, Ill. Surviving are her husband, Hildred; three daughters, Mrs.
Jackie Henson, Streamwood, Ill. and Miss Sherry Teas and Miss Barbara Teas, both of
Elgin; one son, David Teas, Elgin; and one brother, Jack Catabu. Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Teas’
body will be transferred to Bergman-Miller Funeral Home, Elgin for services and burial
by Chapel of the Ozarks Funeral Home.
Tedder, Vernis W. 26 Nov 1917 - 5 Oct 1990 NN-E 18 Oct 1990
[Note: married Opal B. 27 Dec 1918 - 29 Oct 2003]
Vernis W. Tedder, 72, Hollister, died Friday, Oct. 5, 1990, in Ozark Nursing and
Care Center, Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Opal, of the home; two sons, Rollan L.
Tedder and Roger D. Tedder, both of Hollister; four grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Whelchel Funeral Chapel,
Branson, with the Rev. Jerry Haynes of New Life Temple and the Rev. Bob Hicks of
First Assembly of God officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery, under
the direction of Whelchel Funeral Chapel, Branson. Memorials may be made to the
church of the donor's choice.

Tegtmeyer, Henry A. 20 Apr 1898 - 31 Jan 1990 OH 8 Feb 1990
[Note: Son of August & Gertrude B. Tegtmeyer; married Feb 1919 Jennie Mae Brown 16
Dec 1899 - 11 Jun 1976 ]
Henry A. Tegtmeyer, 91, of LaMonte, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 1990, at Rest
Haven Nursing Home in Sedalia. Born April 20, 1898, at Pyrmont, he was the son of the
late August and Gerturde B. Tegtmeyer. In February 1919, he married Jennie Brown in
Sparta. She preceded him in death in 1976. He had resided at LaMonte for the past 11
years and was a shoe cobbler. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church of
Sedalia and he attended The School of the Deaf. He is survived by one sister, Pauline
Meham. Graveside services were Saturday at Sparta Cemetery.
Tegtmeyer, Jennie Mae (Brown) 16 Dec 1899 - 11 Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: married Henry A. Tegtmeyer 20 Apr 1898 - 31 Jan 1990]
OZARK - Services for a longtime Ozark resident, Mrs. Jennie Mae Tegtmeyer,
76, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Adams Chapel here. Dr. T. T. Crabtree will officiate, and
burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Mr. Tegtmeyer died at 9 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church,
Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Henry and several nieces and nephews.
Tella, Charles “Allie” 1902 - Jun 1974 OH 4 Jul 1974 p8
[Note: married Eunice]
Rogersville - Funeral services for Charles “Allie” Tella, 72. of Route 2, Fordland,
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the Rev. Hubert
Swearengin officiating. Masonic Rites were held in the Funeral Chapel under direction of
Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 477 of Rogersville. Burial will follow in West Finley
Cemetery. Mr. Tella died at 12:47 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center following a
short illness. He was the owner-operator of tank-car service station at 211 North Main in
Springfield. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church near Ozark, the Henderson
Masonic Lodge and Bethel Chapter No. 281 of the Order of the Eastern Star of
Rogersville. Surviving him are his wife, Eunice; and two sisters, Mrs. Corda Kindall of
Route 1, Fordland and Mrs. Della Bench of Seymour.
Temple, Hazel Edith (?) Hall 28 Oct 1895 - 17 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p2
Services for Mrs. Edith Temple, 84, Springfield, mother of Eugene Hall of Nixa,
were held Tuesday in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery
in Bolivar. Mrs. Temple died Saturday in the Cox Medical Center after a short illness.
Templeton, Eva L. (Criger) 19 Oct 1895 -25 Jul 1990 NN-E 2 Aug 1990
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Linda Criger; married 3 Sep 1933 John R. Templeton
1881 - 8 Oct 1962]
Eva L. Templeton, 94, Ozark, died Wednesday, July 25, 1990, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born Oct. 19, 1895, in Fordland, to Charley and Linda Criger.
On Sept. 3, 1933, she married John R. Templeton, who preceded her in death on Oct. 8,
1962. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include three
nieces, Ima Braden, Lazy Acres, Ark., Twila Scott, state of Alabama, and Lula Mae
Sharp, Sunnyvale, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Edna Criger, Benkelman, Neb.; numerous other

nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews and many friends. Services were Sunday
in Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W. Church, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial
was in Fordland Cemetery.
Templeton, Hiram W. 4 Sep 1878 - 11 Jul 1966 CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel & Rebecca Templeton]
Hiram W Templeton, 87, of Ozark, died at 7:35 p.m. Monday, July 11, at Bilyeu
Nursing Home, after a long illness. A native of Rusk, Texas, Mr. Templeton had been a
resident of Ozark most of the time since 1926. He was employed for several years as a
maintenance superintendent for the Missouri Highway department. Following his
retirement in 1955, he lived near Fair Grove a short time before returning to Ozark to
make his home. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Yvonne Vandeventer, Springfield,
and Mrs. Roberta Pile, Ozark; one son, Jay Templeton, Route 2, Elkland; eight
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at
Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Don Jewett officiating. Burial was in Fordland
Cemetery.
Templeton, James W. 4 Nov 1876 - 26 Feb 1951 CCR 1 Mar 1951
[Note: Son of Samuel & Rebecca Templeton]
James W. Templeton, eldest son of Samuel and Rebecca Templeton was born at
Rusk, TX on November 4, 1876 and passed away at his home in Ozark, MO on February
26, 1951. In the year 1886, he moved with his family from Texas to the Rogersville
community and two years later moved to a farm near Fordland. He then moved into
Fordland and lived there until 25 years ago when he moved to Ozark and where he was
employed by the State Highway Department until his retirement several years ago. He
was converted at the age of 19 and joined the Missionary Baptist church at Fordland
where he remained a member until the time of his death. Surviving are two brothers,
Hiram W. Templeton of Fair Grove, MO and John R. Templeton of Ozark; three nieces,
Mrs. Yvonne Vandeventer and Mrs. John L. Pile of Springfield and Miss Vonna Olson of
Nevada; and one nephew, J. R. Templeton of California; other relatives and many, many
friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning in the Chaffin Funeral
Home chapel by Rev. Harold Hurst. Burial was in the Fordland cemetery.
Templeton, John R. 1881 - 3 Oct 1962 CCR 11 Oct 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel & Rebecca Templeton; married Eva L. Criger 19 Oct 1895 -25 Jul
1990]
Funeral services for John R. Templeton, 81, of Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
at Harris Chapel with the Rev. William T. White officiating. Burial was in Fordland
Cemetery. Mr. Templeton died at 5:30 a.m. Monday at his home in Ozark. He had been a
resident of Ozark since 1941. He operated a general merchandise store in Fordland from
1916 to 1930. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include
his wife, Eva and a brother, H, W, of Ozark; three nieces and one nephew.
TenEyck, James E. 30 Oct 1926 - 31 Oct 3004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Herbert & Gertrude (Lowry) Ten-Eyck

James E. TenEyck, 78, former North Platte Optometrist, died Oct. 31, 2004, at
Springfield, Mo. He was born Oct. 30, 1926, in Detroit, Mich., to Herbert and Gertrude
Lowry Ten-Eyck. Survivors include his wife of Springfield, Mo.; a daughter, Pamela Ann
(Ernest) Reese of Nixa, Mo.; two sons, Kenneth (Dixie) TenEyck of Lincoln, Neb., and
Michael (Shae) TenEyck of Fort Worth, Texas; four grandchildren, Lindsey (James)
Krenk of Soeul, Korea, Travis and Eric TenEyck, both of Fort Worth, Texas, and Nicole
TenEyck of Lincoln, Neb. Services will be at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 4, at Carpenter
Memorial Chapel with The Reverend Rodney Pruss officiating. Burial will be at Floral
Lawns Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Trust, P.O. Box 59, North Platte, NE 69103.
Tennis, Arma Virginia (Montgomery) 2 Jul 1888 - 14 May 1958 CCR 22 May 1958 p4
[Note: married Thomas L. Tennis]
Funeral services for Mrs. Arma Virginia Montgomery Tennis, 69, who died
Wednesday, May 14 were held Friday May 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist
Church, with Rev, Mayberry officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. At an early age, she united with the Springhill
Methodist Church and later transferred her membership to Selmore Baptist Church where
she was a member at the time of her death. Survivors include her husband, Tom, I.
Tennis, one son, Elburn Tennis of Branson, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Rosalie Harris of
Brookline, Mo. and Miss Doris Tennis of the home; six grandchildren and four great
grandchildren; one sister, Miss Vennie Montgomery of Ozark; three brothers, Elmer,
Lester and Cyrus Montgomery.
Tennis, Bessie Lucille (Woods) 12 Sep 1930 - 23 Oct 1999 CCH-N 3 Nov 1999
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Ruth (Hodge) Woods; married 7 Dec 1958 Herbert Gene
Tennis]
Bessie Lucille Tennis, age 69 of Sparta, died Saturday, October 23, 1999 in St:.
John's Regional Health Center. She was born September 12, 1930 in Ozark. Bessie was
the daughter of Oscar and Ruth (Hodge) Woods. On December 7, 1948, she was united in
marriage to Herbert Gene Tennis. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Gene Tennis,
Sparta; a daughter, Kay Acuff and her husband Jerry, Morrisville; a son, Rick Tennis and
his wife Jan, Ozark; Five grandchildren, Billi Jo Evans, Ozark, Josh Swineburg,
Versailles, Ricquel and Chad Tennis, Springfield and Jordon Acuff, Morrisville; two
great grandchildren, Levi and Mason; two brothers, Bill Woods, Ozark and Taylor
Woods, California, MO; and other relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded in
death by her parents and a sister, Mary Ball. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.,
Monday, October 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with the Reverend Gene Roberts
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Tennis, Bishop Marvin 4 Jul 1877 - 8 May 1964 CCR 14 May 1964 p1
[Note: married Stella Redmon 4 Feb 1899 - 10 Mar 1974]
Marvin Tennis, 86. of Highlandville, died at 2:30 a.m., Friday in the Christian
Rest Home at Ozark after a lingering illness. He was a member of the Greenmound
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Seva, of the home; three daughters, Mrs.
Austa Gosnell, Mrs. Sylvia Cox and Mrs. Esta Bolin, all of Springfield; and one son,

Ward. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Green Mound Baptist Church near
Spokane with the Rev. Donald Mabe officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery
under the direction of Adams-Monger of Ozark.
Tennis, Bobby Dean 16 Oct 1944 - 4 Jan 2003
[Note: Son of Stevie Samuel & Edna (Melton) Tennis]
Bobby Dean Tennis, age 58, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2003 in
Cox South hospital. He was born October 16, 1944 in Highlandville, the son of Stevie
Samuel Tennis and Edna (Melton) Tennis. He had been a resident of Ozark Nursing and
Care Center since 1982. Bobby Dean was always happy and friendly and no one was ever
a stranger to him. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Joe Tennis
and Verlin Tennis. Survivors include five brothers and sisters and their spouses, Florene
and Don Huff, Nixa, Jimmie and Fran Tennis, Spokane, Darlene and Roger Kessinger,
Ozark, Bill and Phyllis Tennis, Rogersville, and Kathy and Bill Young, Nixa; nieces,
nephews and a host of many friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, January
7 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will
follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, January 6, 2003.
Tennis, Chloe Elizabeth 5 Sep 1916 - 11 Apr 2006 SN-L 14 Apr 2006
[Note: married Dec 1934 C. Elburn Tennis 15 Mar 1912 - 29 Jun 1984]
Chloe Elizabeth Tennis, 89, was born on September 5, 1916, and passed away on
April 11, 2006. She was united in marriage to Elburn Tennis in December 1934 and to
this union came a son, Leslie Tennis, and a daughter, Coriene Tennis Whorton. She was a
homemaker and a member of the Hollister Church of Christ. She was preceded in death
by her husband, Elburn Tennis; her daughter, Coriene Whorton; daughter-in law, Edith
Tennis; grandson, Gene Tennis; and great-granddaughter, Melissa Whorton. She is
survived by her son, Leslie Tennis of Protem, Mo.; six grandchildren; 13 great
grandchildren; and eight great great-grandchildren. Graveside service to be held Friday,
April 14, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Selmore Cemetery.
Tennis, Edna M. (Melton) 7 Oct 1914 - 12 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
[Note: Daughter of James D. & Luvena (Bilyeu) Melton; married 12 Mar 1932 Stevie
Samuel Tennis 5 Mar 1911 - 18 Aug 1982]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Edna M. Tennis, 62, a lifelong resident of
the Highlandville community, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the
Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Tennis died
at 4:25 p.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was
a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Stevie S.;
five sons, Joe, Vergil and Robert, all of Highlandville; Jimmy of Chestnutridge and Bill
of Rogersville; three daughters, Mrs. Florene Huff, Highlandville, Mrs. Darlene
Kessinger, Ozark and Mrs. Kathy Young, Nixa; a sister, Mrs. Flossie Ware,
Highlandville and 10 grandchildren.
AND
Tennis, Edna M (Melton) 7 Oct 1914 - 12 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p8

We would like to thank all our friends, neighbors and relatives for the cards,
flowers, food, visits and all acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our
loved one. The Stevie Tennis Family.
Tennis, Effen Ellen “Effie“ (Wheeler) 9 Apr 1873 - 27 Feb 1948 CCR 4 Mar 1948
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Sarah Wheeler; married Jarrel Enos Tennis Apr 1868 - Nov
1934]
Effen Ellen Wheeler, daughter of Henry and Sarah Wheeler, was born April 9,
1873, in Illinois, and came to Missouri when a small child. She departed this life
February 27,1948, at the age of 74 years, nine months, and 18 days. She was married to
Enos Tennis on March 2, 1890 and to this union were born five children. Her husband
preceded her in death on November 3, 1934, and also one daughter preceded her at the
age of four years. She was converted early in life and united with the Presbyterian
church, later she and her husband joined the Spring Hill Baptist church and after moving
to Ozark some 25 years ago, they united with the Ozark Baptist church where her
membership was at the time of her death. Those who survive her are four children, two
sons and two daughters, Loach F. Tennis of Sparta, Henry W. Tennis of St. Louis, Mrs.
Wilburn Maples of Clever, and Mrs. C.A. Farmer of Carter Nine, Okla.; eight
grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and one great-grandson; one sister, Mrs. Charity
Hannah of Ozark; one brothers, John Wheeler of Ontario, Calif.; other relatives and a
host of friends. She was a loving and devoted mother and always ready and willing to
offer her assistance to others, and this has always been her motto: “Others Lord, yes
others. Let this my motto be, Help me to live for others, Lord, That I may live for Thee.”
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Ozark Baptist church
conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron and Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was in the Selmore
cemetery near Ozark under direction of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Tennis, Hattie B.
Jun 1877 - 1 Feb 1961
CCR 9 Feb 1961 p1
[Note: Daughter of Wilson & Nancy Tennis]
Services for Miss Hattie Tennis, 85, who died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday at the
Christian Rest Home in Ozark where she had lived for approximately 50 years were held
at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Jones Cemetery.
She is survived by one brother, Dick Tennis of
Keyes, Calif. and several nieces and nephews.
Tennis, Iva Rose (Nokes) 30 Nov 1882 - 24 Nov 1966 CCR 1 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Newton Jasper & Nancy Catherine (Blevins) Nokes; married Pete
Tennis]
Mrs. Iva Rose Tennis, 85, Route 1, Nixa, died about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 24
in St. John’s Hospital where she had been a patient one day. She had lived in the Nixa
community 40 years. One daughter, Mrs. Madge Overcash, Route 1, Nixa; two
grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. in
Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in McCauley
Cemetery.

Tennis, Jarrel Enos Apr 1868 - Nov 1934
[Note: married Effen Ellen “Effie“ Wheeler 9 Apr 1873 - 27 Feb 1948 ]
Funeral services will be at 1:30 o’clock this afternoon in the Baptist Church at
Ozark for Enos Tennis, 66, who died at his home there Saturday evening. Mr. Tennis had
been a resident of Ozark for 21 years. The Reverand W. C. Caughron, assisted by Rev.
Ross Carter will officiate. Besides the widow, Mrs. Effie Tennis, he is survived by 2
sons, Loack of Sparta and Henry of Ozark and two daughters, Mrs. Wilbur Maples of
Clever and Mrs. M. Farrar of Carternine, Okla.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Tennis, Joe 11 Oct 1935 – 19 Aug 1997 CCH-N 23 Aug 1997
Joe Tennis, 61, of Nixa, died Tuesday, August 19, 1997, in the Missouri
Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon. He was born October 11, 1935 in Highlandville, and
was the son of Stevie and Edna (Melton) Tennis. Throughout his working career he
owned and operated a freight company, was Christian County sheriff’s deputy, and was a
truck mechanic. Joe was saved on April 7, 1996, in the presence of Pastor Bob Daniels.
Survivors include: his wife, Alice; two children and their spouses, Sherie and Keith Burk,
Spokane, and Joey and Joyce Tennis, Sparta; three grandchildren, Dusty Tennis,
Spokane, and Casey and Tashina Tennis, Sparta; four stepchildren, Teresa Lee Harry,
Branson, Alison Lydia Steele and her husband, Ted, Battlefield, John G. Hamilton and
his wife, Elizabeth, Noel, and Larry Allen Hamilton and his wife, Cristy Kansas City;
nine step-grandchildren, Jonathon, Joshua, Tommy, Kristopher, Amanda, Misty, Trea,
Megan, and Matthew; three sisters and their spouses, Florene and Don Huff,
Highlandville, Darlene and Roger Kessinger, Ozark, and Kathy and Bill Young, Nixa;
three brothers, Jim Tennis and his wife, Fran, Spokane, Bobby Tennis, Ozark, and Bill
Tennis and his wife, Phyllis, Rogersville; other relatives; and friends. He was preceded in
death by his parents, a brother, Verlin Tennis, and his first wife, Lovida. Funeral services
will be at 2:00 p.m. today, August 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastors
Tommy Bilyeu and Hosea Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
Tennis, John R. 20 Apr 1881 - 2 Feb 1954 CCR 4 Feb 1954 p4
Funeral services for John R. Tennis, 73, a prominent farmer and lifelong resident
of the Riverdale Community, southwest of Ozark, who died after a heart attack at 9:30
Tuesday morning at his home, will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Riverdale Baptist
Church. Reverend Earl French and Reverend Fred Jackman will officiate, and pallbearers
will be six Baptist ministers, the Reverends Roscoe Harding, R. W. Forbis, Howard
Blevins, Donald Mabe, G. V. Logan and Worth Caughron. Burial will be in Jones
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. The deceased was converted
at an early age and was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Mrs. Cleo Porter Tennis of the home; two sons, Ward Tennis of Calgary, Canada
and Leo Tennis of Fort Morgan, Colo.; a daughter, Mrs. Imogene Hull of Nixa; one
brother, Homer Tennis of Rt. 1, Ozark; two grandchildren, other relatives and many
friends.
Tennis, John Ward Sep 1949 - Sep 1949 CCR 6 Oct 1949
[Note: Son of Ward & ? (?) Tennis]

Mr. and Mrs. John Tennis of near Nixa received word last week of the death of
their little grandson, John Ward Tennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Tennis of Calgary,
Alta., Canada. The infant lived only four days.
Tennis, Joretta Marie "Jody" (Brown) 11 Sep 1931 - 25 Oct 2004 SN-L 27 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Clarence and Flo (McHaffie) Brown; married 8 Sep 1948 Raymond
Fred Tennis 6 Mar 1925 - 14 Sep 2004]
Joretta Marie (Jody) Tennis, age 73, of Sparta, passed away Monday, October 25,
2004. She was born in Bruner on September 11, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Flo
(McHaffie) Brown. She and Raymond Fred Tennis were married on September 8, 1948.
She enjoyed singing with a country trio in her younger years, and spent many happy days
at her cabin in Cape Fair. Throughout her working career Mrs. Tennis worked for
Producer's Produce, Royal McBee, Zenith and General Electric. She was a member of
Sparta Church of Christ. Her husband preceded her in death on September 14, 2004. Also
preceding her in death were her parents, a sister-in-law, Bessie Tennis, and a brother-inlaw, Ralph Tennis. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ben Gardner,
Sparta; two grandchildren, Julie Gardner, and Travis Gardner and his wife, Danielle; two
great grandchildren, Brynna and Ethan Gardner; a brother, Harold Brown and his wife,
Helen; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Gene Teague; a brother-in-law, Gene
Tennis; an uncle, Chet McHaffie and his wife, Rosie; a special friend, Bobbie Roberts;
and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ted Spencer and Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial
will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of
America.
AND
Tennis, Joretta Marie “Jody” (Brown) 11 Sep 1931 - 25 Oct 2004
SN-L 28 Oct
2004
Joretta Tennis, age 73, of Sparta, died Monday in her home. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Sparta Cemetery.
Published 10/28/04
AND
Tennis, Joretta Marie “Jody” (Brown) 11 Sep 1931 - 25 Oct 2004 SN-L 28 Oct 2004
Joretta Marie (Jody) Tennis, age 73, of Sparta, passed away Monday, October 25,
2004. She was born in Bruner on September 11, 1931, the daughter of Clarence and Flo
(McHaffie) Brown. She and Raymond Fred Tennis were married on September 8, 1948.
She enjoyed singing with a country trio in her younger years, and spent many happy days
at her cabin in Cape Fair. Throughout her working career Mrs. Tennis worked for
Producer's Produce, Royal McBee, Zenith and General Electric. She was a member of
Sparta Church of Christ. Her husband preceded her in death on September 14, 2004. Also
preceding her in death were her parents, a sister-in-law, Bessie Tennis, and a brother-inlaw, Ralph Tennis. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ben Gardner,
Sparta; two grandchildren, Julie Gardner, and Travis Gardner and his wife, Danielle; two
great grandchildren, Brynna and Ethan Gardner; a brother, Harold Brown and his wife,
Helen; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary and Gene Teague; a brother-in-law, Gene

Tennis; an uncle, Chet McHaffie and his wife, Rosie; a special friend, Bobbie Roberts;
and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 28 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Ted Spencer and Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial
will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Wednesday, in
the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospices of
America.
Published 10/27/04
Tennis, Loach F. 9 Mar 1890 - 29 Apr 1965
CCR 6 May 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Jerral Enos & Effie E. (Wheeler) Tennis; married Pearl W. Braden 21 Apr
1892 - 11 Jun 1946]
Loach F. Tennis, 76-year-old retired farmer of the Sparta community, died at 6
p.m. Thursday in Burge Protestant Hospital, Springfield following a lingering illness. He
was a member of the Sparta Baptist Church. Mr. Tennis is survived by three sons, Ralph,
Springfield and Raymond and Gene, both of Sparta; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Teague,
Sparta; seven grandchildren; one brother, Henry Tennis of Eldon; and two sisters, Mrs.
Zula Kin, Clever and Mrs. Beulah Farrar, Maud, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel. The Rev. Dennis Swift officiated and burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Tennis, Lovida Ann (Danderson) 26 Jul 1940 - 12 Oct 1988 OH 20 Oct 1988
[Note: married Joe Tennis]
Lovida Tennis, 48, of Highlandville, died at 8:55 a.m. Oct. 12 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Tennis were held Oct. 15 at the
Selmore Baptist Church, with the Rev. Robert Daniels officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. A native of Stuart, Oklahoma, Mrs. Tennis moved to
Highlandville in 1949 from Elkhart, Kansas. She was a member of the Selmore Baptist
Church and had been employed as a seamstress at Endless Summer, Springfield, for the
past three years. Surviving are her husband, Joe; a son and daughter-in-law, Joey and
Joyce Tennis, Highlandville; a daughter and son-in-law, Sherie and J.V. Snyder, Macks
Creek; two grandsons; Dustin Joe Tennis, Macks Creek, and Casey Wayne Tennis,
Highlandville; tier parent, Frank and Audra Danderson, Highlandville; a sister, Janetta
Cox, Ozark; two brothers, Frankie and Orvil Danderson, both of Highlandville and her
maternal grandmother, Vida Buck, Stuart, Oklahoma.
Tennis, Lowell F. “Zeb” 15 Oct 1912 - 3 Aug 1972 CCR 10 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 10 Aug
1972 p4
[Note: Son of Seth & Mary Alice (Cutbirth) Tennis; married 18 Sep 1937 Marjorie
Hoggard]
Lowell F. (Zeb) Tennis, Nixa, a locally renowned fiddler, died at 1:05 p.m.
Thursday at the Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mt. Vernon., Mr. Tennis, who started
playing the fiddle at age 8, got his first entertaining job in 1931 with Slim Wilson at a
Kansas City radio station, WHB. He was also part of the “Sophisticated Rangers”
musical group which did a radio show in 1938 at station WOW in Omaha. He also
performed at the Ozark Jubilee show. He was a member of the Southside Baptist church.
Survivors include three sons, Lowell F. Tennis, Jr. and James Tennis, both of Springfield

and Larry Tennis of the state of Mississippi; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Dean of Dallas,
and Mrs. Wanda Dixon of Springfield and two sisters, Mrs. Gertie Harding and Mrs.
Grace Rhea, both of Nixa. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in
Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Tennis, Mary Alice (Cutberth) 1872 - 24 Jul 1958 CCR 31 Jul 1958 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Alice Tennis, 85, of Nixa who died Thursday,
July 24, in a Springfield hospital, were held last Friday afternoon in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa, with Rev. Lynn Swadley, Rev. Fred Jackman and Rev., Harold Zeigler
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of
Taney County, she had been a resident of Nixa for the pat 55 years and was a member of
the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Lowell Tennis of Nixa; three daughters,
Mrs. R. C. Harding, Mrs. Bill Pruitt and Mrs. Edd Rhea, all of Nixa; 15 grandchildren, 30
great grandchildren and nine great, great grandchildren and one brother, Lester Cutberth
of Reeds Spring.
Tennis, Maude Cleo (Porter) 15 Sep 1889 - 4 Jan 1967 CCR 5 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married 1906 John R. Tennis 20 Apr 1881 - 2 Feb 1954]
Mrs. Maude Cleo Tennis, 77, of Nixa, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday after a long
illness. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. Janoia Hull, Nixa; two sons, Leo G. and Ward B., Calgary, Alberta, Canada; one
sister, Mrs. Leota McCowan, Ozark; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church at Nixa with the
Rev. Earl French, the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial will be in Jones Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Tennis, Minnie (Turner) 17 Oct 1879 - 10 Nov 1974 OH 14 Nov 1974 p7
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Mary Alice (Bell) Turner; married Josephus C. “Joe”
Tennis Nov 1871 - 1934]
OZARK - Mrs. Minnie Tennis, 94, Ozark, died at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Christian
County Nursing Home after a long illness. Mrs. Tennis, a resident of Christian County
most of her life, had lived in both the Riverdale and Ozark communities, She was a
member of the First Baptist church of Ozark. Survivors include two brothers, Ben O.
Turner, Ozark and Irvin L. Turner, Wichita, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Effie Chrisman,
Springfield, one granddaughter and three great-granddaughters. Funeral services were
under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Tennis, Olen M. 1918 - 30 May 1968 CCR 6 Jun 1968 p5
Olen M. Tennis, 50, of Brookline, formerly of Ozark, died at 3 p.m. Thursday in
his home of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Tennis was a salesman for Biederman’s
Furniture Company for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Kay; two daughters, Mrs.
Phyllis Herndon, Springfield and Mrs. Jeannette Williams, Springfield and a step-son,
Mike Long of the home. Other survivors include two brothers, Ted, Riverside, Calif, and
Jim, Independence’ and two sisters, Mrs. Delma Mikesell and Mrs. Vonda McFarlin,
both of Independence. Funeral services were at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in Klingner Chapel
with the Rev. Gene Atkins officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery

Tennis, Ralph F. 25 Jul 1915 - 10 Sep 1972 CCR 13 Sep 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Loach F. & Pearl W. (Braden) Tennis]
Funeral services for Ralph F. Tennis, 57. of Sparta, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Mr. Tennis died at 5 a.m. Sunday after an illness of several months. He was a
longtime resident of the Sparta community. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Sheila Jean
Cross of Willard; a son, Steven M. Tennis of San Francisco; a sister, Mrs. Mary Teague
of Sparta; two brothers, Raymond Tennis and Gene Tennis, both of Sparta and four
grandchildren.
Tennis, Raymond Fred 6 May 1925 - 14 Sep 2004 CCH-N 22 Sep 2004 & SN-L 15
Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Loach and Pearl (Braden) Tennis; married 8 Sep 1948 Joretta Marie
“Jody” Brown 1931 - 25 Oct 2004]
Raymond Fred Tennis, 79, Sparta, died in his home Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 of
renal failure. He was born March 6, 1925 in Sparta, the son of Loach and Pearl (Braden)
Tennis. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II, receiving two
bronze stars. On Sept. 8, 1948 he and Joretta Marie Brown were united in marriage.
Tennis was a farmer, and owned a lime truck business. He was a Sparta School bus
driver for 43 years. On Sept. 1, 2004 he was baptized into the Sparta Church of Christ.
Survivors include: His wife, Joretta; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ben Gardner,
Sparta; two grandchildren, Travis Gardner and his wife Danielle, and Julie Gardner; two
great-grandchildren, Brynna and Ethan Gardner; a brother, Gene Tennis, Sparta; a sister,
Mary Teague and her husband Gene, Sparta; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold
and Helen Brown, Sparta; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a
brother, Ralph Tennis, and a sister-in-law, Bessie Tennis. Funeral services were held at
2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins and Ted
Spencer officiating. Burial followed in Sparta Cemetery, with military honors. Visitation
was from 6-8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Community Hospices of America.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Tennis, Seth 1870 - 1 Jun 1955 CCR 9 Jun 1955 p4
Funeral services for Seth Tennis, 85 who died June 1 at his home in Nixa, were
held last Friday, June 3 in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. J. Edward
Daugherty officiating, Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. A native of Taney County, he
was a long time member of the Union Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Mary Alice Tennis; one son, Lowell Tennis of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. R.
C. Harding, Mrs. Bill Pruitt and Mrs. Edd Rhea, all of Nixa; 15 grandchildren; 28 great
grandchildren and six great, great grandchildren; one brothers, Marvin Tennis of
Highlandville; one sister, Mrs. Leafie Russell of Joplin; other relatives and a host of
friends.
Tennis, Stella (Redmon) 4 Feb 1899 - 10 Mar 1974 OH 13 Mar 1974 p2
[Note: married Bishop Marvin Tennis 4 Jul 1877 - 8 May 1964]

Highlandville - Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Tennis, 75, of Highlandville, were
held Wednesday in the Adams Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Tennis died last Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
Tennis, Thomas I. 30 Mar 1888 - 29 Jun 1958 CCR 3 Jul 1958 p1
Funeral services for Thomas I. Tennis, 70, a lifelong resident of the Ozark
community who died at his home Monday night following a lengthy illness were held
Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Selmore Baptist Church, of which he was a member. Burial
was in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. A
retired farmer, his survivors include one son, Elburn Tennis of Branson; two daughters,
Miss Doris Tennis of Ozark, Miss Doris Tennis of Ozark and Mrs. Rosalie Harris of
Brookline; two sisters, Mrs. Allie Abney and Mrs. Stella McGinnis, both of Ozark; six
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Tennis, Weltha (Hannah) 22 Jan 1904 - 27 Sep 2004 SN-L 29 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of Alvin and Mary Alice (White) Hannah; married 1932 Gene Willis
Tennis]
Weltha Tennis departed this life at the age of 100 years, 8 months and 5 days. She
was born on Jan. 22, 1904, in Selmore, Mo., to Alvin and Mary Alice (White). Hannah.
In 1932, she was united in marriage to Gene Willis Tennis; to this union two children
were born. She lived most of her life in the Springfield and Ozark areas. She enjoyed
growing her many flowers and vegetable gardens. Weltha was preceded in death by her
husband, Gene; her son, MonDean; her daughter, Betty Jo; granddaughters, Barbara Jean
and Deanna June; brothers, Willard, Edgar, Frank, Leonard, Amos, Bonnie, Milburn,
Morris and Lenvil; and sisters, Lucy, Clarcie and Octa. She is survived by a sister, Nola
Stacey, 10 grandchildren, and numerous great and great great-grandchildren. Welda was
a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Love you later, Maw Maw! Chapel services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Greenlawn
North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from
6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Published 09/29/04
Tennison, Ethel Mae (Gregory) Clines 3 Jun 1909 – 8 Jan 1995 CCH-N 11 Jan 1995
Ethel Mae Tennison, 85, Springfield, died 5:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995, in
Springfield Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born June 3, 1909, in
Reeds Spring, the daughter of Charlie and Susan Tennison Gregory. She loved sewing,
flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James
and Everett Gregory; two sisters, Lillie Krurnholz and Goldie Yandell; and a son, Loyd
Clines. Survivors include six daughters, Blanch Pinegar, Lola Kramer, Linda Wrinkle,
and husband, Doug, Shirley Denny, Rosetta Pinegar, and husband, Bill, all of Springfield;
Alpha Auman, and husband, Glenn, Clinton, Ind.; one brother, William Gregory, Reeds
Spring; four sisters, Clara Letsinger, Pauline Hunt, Velma Butler, all of Springfield,
Emma Roberts, Kinta, Okla.; a daughter-in-law, Ema Clines, Fulton; 27 grandchildren;
and several great-grandchildren. Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the

65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane, with the Rev. Price Brown officiating. Burial will be in
Eisenhour Cemetery.
Tennison, Freddy “Buster” Sherman 1930 - 21 Oct 1995 CCH-N 25 Oct 1995
Freddy (Buster) Sherman Tennison, age 65, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995,
in Raiford, Florida. Buster was born in Jasper, Ark., the son of Frank and Elva Tennison.
Survivors include: Three daughters, Barbara, Ellen and Lois; four sons, Harold, Roy,
Rocky, and Jimmie; four sisters, Mae Ruhde, Berryville, Ark., Ruby Boydston, Summers,
Ark., Thelma Snow, Harrison, Ark., and Nadine Horn, Pindall, Ark.; three brothers,
Harold Tennison, Sparta, Mo., Johnny Tennison, Western Grove, Ark., and Pete
Tennison, Bruner, Mo. Buster was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Walter
Tennison; and a sister, Louise Freeman. Services will be Thursday, in Jasper, Ark, with
burial at Smith Cemetery, Mt. Judea, Ark.
Tennison, John W. 24 Jun 1888 - 3 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov 1966 p1
John W. Tennison, 78, a retired Reeds Spring farmer, died at 12:15 a.m. Thursday
in Bilyeu Nursing Home here. Surviving are two sons, Clarence and Wayne, and three
daughters, Mrs. Audry Morris, Miss Martha Tennison and Miss Mona Tennison, all
address unknown; a brothers, William, and a sister, Mrs. Susan Gregory, both of Reeds
Spring. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Sunday in 65
Community Church with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Adams-Lakin.
Tennison, R. Jay 22 Jul 1954 - 20 Apr 2002 CCH-N 24 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Ralph & Betty (Pulley) Tennison; married Kim]
R. Jay Tennison, age 47, of Ozark, died suddenly while playing golf with friends
on Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was born July 22, 1954 in Lebanon, Mo., and graduated
from Lebanon High School. He received a banking degree from L.S.U. Tennison was
employed as Executive Vice President, Senior Lending Officer for Liberty Bank. He had
previously worked for Ozark Bank. He had been past president of the Ozark Athletic
Booster Club, had served on the Ozark Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors,
was a member of the Ozark Rotary Club, Missouri Southern Football Boosters, had been
a member of the Monett Masons, and was involved in other community activities.
Tennison was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include: His wife, Kim; two sons,
Jeremy Lee Tennison, Joplin, and his fiancee, Renee Dawn DeBella, and Scott Alan
Tennison, of the home; two stepdaughters, Chanda Cook and Christa Cook, both of the
home; his parents, Ralph and Betty (Pulley) Tennison, Lebanon; a sister, Sherry K. Allen
and her husband, Gary Cabool; a nephew, Jeffrey Allen and his wife, Julie; a niece,
Karen Moore and her husband, Billy and their children, Kyle and Bailey; his parents-inlaw, Granville and Wanda Warren, Ozark; a brother-in-law, Terry Warren and his family,
Jonesboro, Ark.; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m.,
Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Roger Marshall officiating. A
graveside service followed at 2 p.m. in Mt. Rose Cemetery Lebanon. Memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Tennison, Thomas F. “Tom” 3 Dec 1927 - 1 Jun 2004 SN-L 6 Jun 2004

Tom Tennison, age 76, of Ozark, Mo., formerly of Lebanon, a real estate
salesman and World War II veteran, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2004, in Cox
South, Springfield. Graveside services are 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. John Holmes officiating under direction of ThiemeShadel-Hicks Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel, Lebanon. Memorials can be made to
Brookline Baptist Church or the donor's choice by mail or may be left at the funeral
chapel.
Tennison, William Preston “Willie” 24 Jun 1888 - 25 Jan 1972 CCR 27 Jan 1972 p4
[Note: married Janie 4 Aug 1889 - 23 Jan 1969]
Funeral services for William Preston “Willie” Tennison 83, of Reeds Spring, will
be in 2 p.m. today in the Sixty-Five Church near Reeds Spring, with the Rev. Walter
McKnight officiating. Burial will be in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Stumpff.
Mr. Tennison died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Skaggs, Hospital at Branson, where he
had been a patient for the past week. He was a farmer and veterinarian in Stone County
and a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include three sons, Frank Tennison,
Manito, Ill., Clifford Tennison, Paramount, Calif and Elbert Tennison, North Kansas
City,; seven daughters, Mrs. Minnie Gerdts, Bell Garden, Calif., Mrs. Ella Halloran,
Shreveport, La., Mrs. Dorothy Brashears, Mrs. Rose Whisner and Mrs. Truda Reva Elder,
all of Reeds Spring, Mrs. Edith Burk, Highlandville, Mrs. Dean Stephens, Galena; 32
grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren.
Terrel, Kay Clement 1903 - 16 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: married Libby]
Rogersville - Kay Clement Terrell 71, of Rogersville, died at 4:30 p.m. last
Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after an illness of several years. A native of
Osage County, Okla. Mr. Terrel was a retired farmer and a member of the Chestnutridge
Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Libby; four sons, Cecil of Eugala, Calif,
Okla., Leon of Pixley, Calif., Billy of Kanab, Utah and Jesse of St. Louis; three
daughters, Mrs. Imogene Miller of Rogersville, Mrs. Mona Mae Rowell of Jacksonville,
Fla., Shirlene Terrel of Rogersville; one brother, Isadora of Magadalena, N. M. and 14
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral arrangement were under direction of
Marsh of Rogersville.
Terrell, Julia F.
1865 - 8 Jun 1953
CCR 11 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia F. Terrell, 88, who died Monday at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield were held Thursday at New Home Baptist Church near
Lawrenceburg, Rev. Tom Proctor officiating, with burial in Lilies-Hood Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Survivors include two sons, T. H. and
R. M. Terrell of Tulsa; two daughters, Mrs. Harry M. Brown of Billings and Mrs. J. E.
Newkirk of Skiatook, Okla.
Terrell, Rodney L. 1938 -20 Aug 2003 CCH-N 27 Aug 2003 & SN-L 22 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Opal (Lewis) Terrell’ married Jacqueline "Jackie"]
Rodney L Terrell, 65, Ozark died Aug. 20, 2003 at his home in Ozark, after
battling a long term illness. Living life to its fullest was a priority along with being a true

friend to many. Terrell never wavered from his firm belief in family values and had a
genuine love for all. He was preceded in death by his mother Opal Terrell (Lewis), who
died when he was 4-years-old. He was raised by his grandparents V.D. and Mollie Lewis
after his mother passed away. They also preceded him in death. He was loved and is
survived by his precious wife of 44 years, Jacqueline "Jackie," of Ozark; two sons, Wade
Terrell, Poplar Bluff, and Kyle Terrell and wife Sandra, Springfield; grandchildren,
Kristen Gerard and husband Rick, Ozark, Keli Jo Terrell, Ozark, and Collin and Miranda
Terrell of Springfield; and many friends, all of whom he loved as family. Visitation was
at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark from 1-3 p.m. on August 23, 2003. Cremation
followed. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that you make a memorial
contribution to The American Heart Association and/or The American Lung Association
in Terrell's name. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Terrill, Betty Jane (Atwood) 28 Oct 1939 - 7 Jan 1979 OH 11 Jan 1979 p6
[Note: Daughter of Eldon & Hester Atwood; married Don W. Terrill]
Services for Mrs. Betty Jane Terrill, 39, Brookline, were held Tuesday in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial was in the Ozark
Cemetery. Mrs. Terrill died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center,
Springfield after along illness. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Ozark.
Survivors include her husband, Don W.; a son. Wayne, of the home; two daughters, Mrs.
Donna Jane Gold, Springfield and Mrs. Rhonda Miller, Republic; her father, Eldon
Atwood, Kansas City; her mother, Mrs. Hester Morgan, Lebanon; her grandfather and
step grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. John Atwood, Ozark and one grandchild.
Terrill, Jacob S., Rev. 15 Sep 1889 - 9 Jan 1972 OH 13 Jan 1972 p8
[Note: married Chloe]
ROGERSVILLE - The Rev. Jacob S. Terrill, 83, of Rogersville, was dead on
arrival at t. John’s Hospital, Springfield, Sunday. He had been ill for a long time. Mr.
Terrill was a retired Baptist minister, and had operated a cafe here. Survivors include his
wife, Chloe; a step-son, Charles Howard Anderson, Jonesboro, Ark.; and a nephew who
was reared in the home, Ralph Terrill of Marshfield. Marsh of Rogersville is in charge of
arrangements.
Terry, David Leon 28 Feb 1948 - 26 Jun 2005 SN-L 29 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Duward "D.L." and Joanna (Dobbs) Terry; married 22 May 1975 Patricia
Ann Essary 16 Mar 1949 - 26 Jun 2005]
AND
Terry, Patricia Ann (Essary) 16 Mar 1949 - 26 Jun 2005 SN-L 29 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Luther L. & Mary Louise (Chism) Essary; married 22 May 1975
Davis Leon Terry 28 Feb 1948 - 26 Jun 2005]
David Leon Terry, 57, and his wife, Patricia Ann Terry, 56, died June 26, 2005, of
injuries sustained in an automobile accident just outside of their Fair Grove home. They
were united in marriage on May 22, 1975, and to this marriage, one daughter, Marianne
Terry, was born on June 30, 1980. David was born February 28, 1948, to Duward "D.L."
Terry and Joanna Dobbs who preceded him in death. Patricia was born on March 16,
1949, to Luther L. Essary, who preceded her in death, and Mary Louise Chism. David

Terry was a lifelong member and business owner in the Fair Grove community. He
graduated from Fair Grove High School in 1966. David served active duty in the United
States Air Force as a Master Sergeant in Thailand and Germany, and later served in the
National Guard. He enjoyed learning and passing on information to others. David owned
Terry Refrigeration in Fair Grove for many years and most recently worked for FEDEx
Freight as a driver. He is survived by his daughter, as well as three brothers, Dennis Terry
of Fair Grove, Mo., Douglas Terry of Fair Grove, and Donald Terry of Springfield, Mo.
David is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Pat, lifelong scholar and educator,
was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield, Mo., and received her Bachelor's
degree in Education from SMSU, where she later earned her Masters and Specialist
Degree in Educational Administration. Pat began her teaching career in the Ozark School
District and later served as a teacher and middle school principal for Fair Grove R-X
schools for the past 25 years. Pat would have retired from the school district on June 30,
2005. She was greatly appreciated and will be deeply missed by her many students, coworkers, and friends. Pat is survived by her daughter; her mother; as well as her siblings,
Dan L. Essary of Marshfield, Mo., Marilyn Kemp of Plano, Texas, Ron Essary of
Marshfield, Mo., Cindy Ingenthron of Nixa, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. David
and Pat were both proud, devoted parents to their daughter and family members to their
parents, siblings, and to each other. Both were looking forward to Marianne's
forthcoming wedding and an extension of the family. David and Pat both enjoyed their
life together and will be greatly missed by all who knew them. Combined visitation for
Pat and David will be held at the Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m.
on Thursday, June 30. Combined funeral services will be held at the Fair Grove High
School gym on Friday, July 1, at 10 a.m. and proceed to Rose Hill Cemetery in Willard,
Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the David and Patricia Terry
Scholarship Fund. Donations to the fund can be accepted at Fair Grove High School.
Terry, Hattie Mae (?) Williams 14 Apr 1892 - 14 Jul 1973 OH 26 Jul 1973 p9
[Note: married first Jim Williams; married 18 Mar 1944 Harrison Terry]
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Terry, 81, of Sparta, were held at 2 p.m. in the
First Baptist Church with the Rev. Bill Maybury officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, William
Williams, Eureka; five daughters, Mrs. Ella Perkins, Parkdale, Ore., Mrs. Carrie Gilmore
of the home, Mrs. Agnes Hacker and Mrs. Dorothy Creson, both of Peoria, Ill. and Mrs,
Betty Kerby of Springfield; 24 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 8 great, great
grandchildren.
Tettenhorst, Geneva Marie 7 Aug 1910 - 8 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
Geneva Marie Tettenhorst, 77, of Nixa, formerly of Aurora, died at 5:35 p.m.
Sunday at Springfield Community Hospital. The body has been donated to the School of
Medicine; University of Missouri-Columbia, and was taken to Columbia by Harris
Funeral Home of Ozark. No services are planned. Mrs. Tettenhorst was a native of Stone
County and a resident of Nixa. She had been employed for several years by the Juvenile
Shoe Company in Aurora. She was a member of the. Madry Christian Union Church. She
is survived by a son, Bill W. Tettenhorst, who is with the U.S. Navy stationed in Miami,
Florida.

Texeira, Franklin S., III 6 Jul 1939 - 15 Feb 1988 OH 4 Feb 1988 p6
[Note: Son of Franklin S. & Emma Texeira; married Geri]
Franklin Texeira III, 48, of Ozark, died at 11 p.m. Thursday in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Texeira were held
Monday in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Dustin Cooper officiating.
Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Mr. Texeira had been a resident of
Ozark since 1970. He previously was from California and Honokaa, Hawaii. He was
formerly the Body Shop Manager at Friendly Ford in Springfield. A member of Abou
Ben Adhem Shrine and all masonic bodies, he also served as sponsor for, and was active
in, Ozark Girl Scout projects. His survivors include his wife, Geri, of the home; sons,
Frank and Ethan of Springfield, and Brady, of the home; daughters, Brandi and Addie of
the home; also Stacy May of Nixa, and John Eishen of Springfield. Other survivors
include his mother, Emma Moody, of Van Nuys, California; one brother, Manuel, of Van
Nuys; and one sister, Judy Wallace, Honolulu Hawaii. The family requests that memorial
contributions be made to the Hammons Heart Institute.
Thames, Betty Jo (Knutson) Girton 25 Mar 1935 - 1 Aug 2003 SN-L 2 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of Youel & Margaret Knutson; married first ? Girton; married second
Prentiss “Pat” Thames]
Betty Jo Thames, Nixa, MO, passed away at 7:35 a.m. Friday, August 1, 2003 in
her home. The daughter of Youel and Margaret Knutson, she was born March 25, 1935 in
McLean, TX. Jody was a retired school teacher in Nixa Public Schools and a member of
Community of Christ Church. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived
by her husband, Prentiss (Pat) Thames of the home; five daughters and spouses, Ann and
Scott Landsberg, Independence, Patty Goss, Springfield, Margaret and David Joy,
Springfield, Linda and Bob Vader, Fair Grove, and Sally and Jim Love, Rolla; four sons,
Doug Girton, Nixa, Jon and Rebecca Girton, Springfield, Ray and Stephanie Thames,
Columbia, and Carl Thames, Columbia; her mother, Margaret Knutson, Springfield; two
sisters, Mary E. Campbell, Springfield, and Velma and Paul Bondurant, Colorado
Springs, CO; two brothers, Gerald and Audette Knutson, Oklahoma City, OK, and Tom
and Susan Knutson, Oklahoma City, OK; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
several nieces and nephews; and many friends. Services will be 12:30 p.m. Monday,
August 4, 2003 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in Missouri State Veterans
Cemetery with Dr. Gerald Knutson and Elder Mary E. Campbell officiating. Visitation is
3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield. Memorials are suggested to
Community Hospice.
AND
Thames, Betty Jo (Knutson) 25 Mar 1935 - 1 Aug 2003 CCH-N 13 Aug 2003
Betty Jo Thames, 68, Nixa, died at 7:35 a.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2003, in her home.
The daughter of Youel and Margaret Knutson, she was born March 25, 1935 in McLean,
Texas. Thames was a retired school teacher in Nixa Public Schools and a member of
Community of Christ church. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors
include her husband, Prentiss (Pat) Thames of the home; five daughters and spouses, Ann
Landsberg and husband Scott, Independence, Patty Goss, Margaret Joy and husband

David, Linda Vader and husband Linda, Fair Grove, and Sally Love and husband Jim,
Rolla; four sons, Doug Girton, Nixa, Jon Girton and wife Rebecca, Ray Thames and wife
Stephanie, Columbia, and Carl Thames; her mother, Margaret Knutson; two sisters, Mary
E. Campbell, and Velma Bondurant and husband Paul, Colorado Springs, Colo.; two
brothers, Gerald Knutson and wife Audette, and Tom Knutson and wife Susan, all of
Oklahoma City, Okla.; 24 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and
nephews; and many friends. Services were held at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 4 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home South in Springfield, with Dr. Gerald Knutson and Elder Mary E.
Campbell officiating. Burial followed in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Tharp, Craig Timothy 28 Jun 1968 - 1 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4
Craig Timothy Tharp, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Tharp of Tucson,
Ariz. died Wednesday at Tucson, The child had cystic fibrosis. The parents are former
resident of Billings. Surviving are the parents, a brother, Steven of the home, a sister,
Medea of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Schnick of Strafford;
maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Tharp of Mojave, Calif. Graveside
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Smart Cemetery, east of Billings, with the Rev. Frank
Stark officiating. Burial was under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
AND
Tharp, Craig Timothy 28 Jun 1968 - 1 Mar 1972 OH 9 Mar 1972 p4
BILLINGS - Graveside services for Craig Timothy Tharp, 3-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Jack L. Tharp of Tucson, Ariz. Were at 2 p.m. Monday in Smart Cemetery, east
of Billings, with the Rev. Frank Stark officiating. Burial was under direction of Cantrell
of Billings. The youngster died last Wednesday in Tucson of cystic fibrosis
Tharpe, Thelma Rose 13 Sep 1909 - 23 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Alva & Rebecca (Lamar) Tharpe]
Thelma Rose Tharpe, 79; of Nixa, died in her home at 1:50 a.m. July 23. Services
for Miss Tharpe were held at 1 p.m. July 26 at the Greenlawn Funeral Chapel North, with
the Rev. David Cavin ,officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. Miss
Tharpe was born Sept. 13, 1909 to Alva and Rebecca Lamar Tharpe in Bolivar. She
worked for the United States Goverment. Miss Tharpe was a member of High Street
Baptist Church. She is survived by nine cousins, Ed Lamar, Springfield, Charles Lamar,
St. Louis, Martha Dexter, Long Beach, California, Ruby Casey, Sacramento, California,
Patricia Jarman, Wichita, Kansas, Betty Collins, Corpus Christi, Texas, Robert Lamar,
Bolivar, J.B. Lamar, Kansas City, and Geraldine Bingaman, Bolivar; and by a friend and
companion, Lou Willoughby. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Thayer, Dale 9 May 1933 - 10 Nov 2004 SN-L 12 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of ? & Rose Wilda (Farris) Thayer]
Dale Thayer, 71, Wofford Heights, Calif., died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2004, in St.
John's Hospital, Springfield. Mr. Thayer served his country during the Korean War in the
U.S. Army. He is survived by his mother, Rose Wilda (Farris) Thayer; two sisters,
Shirlene Harter and Charlene Mason, all of Springfield; and a brother, James Thayer,

Republic. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2004, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Billings. Burial, with military honors, will follow in the Rose Hill West
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Thayer, Glenn A. 12 Aug 1928 - 23 Apr 2004 SN-L 26 Apr 2004
Funeral services for Glenn A. Thayer, 75, Pleasant Hope, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, April 27, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with burial to follow in
Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 27, in the funeral
home. Mr. Thayer died Friday, April 23, 2004, in his home.
Thayer, Rosaline Alaine (Bilyeu) 14 Sep 1927 - 19 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of John & Blanche (Gideon) Bilyeu; married James M. Thayer]
Rosaline Alaine Thayer, 65, Valley Park, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1993 at her home.
She was born Sept. 14, 1927 at Spokane, the daughter of John and Blanche Gideon
Bilyeu. Survivors include her husband, James M. Thayer; a son and his wife, Stephen and
Faye Thayer, Eureka; two daughters, Debbie Stahl, and her husband, Cletis, Oakville, and
Rena Alley, Valley Park; four sisters, Madaline Fauscett, Marshfield, Geraldine
DeFlorio, Calumet City, Ill., Hazel Scott, Ozark, and Mary White, Sapulpa, Okla.; a
brother, Thedore Bilyeu, Coppers Cove, Texas, grandchildren, great-grandchildren; and
other relatives, Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, in Adams Funeral Home with the
Rev. Dale Wells and the Rev. E.T. Kelley officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Thayer, Rose Wilda (Farris) 1908 - 10 Dec 2005 SN-L 11 Dec 2005
Rose W. Thayer, 97, Springfield, passed away Saturday morning, December 10,
2005. She is survived by a son, James Thayer and wife, Elnora, Republic; two daughters,
Shirlene Harter and husband, Joe, and Charlene Mason, all of Springfield; 6
grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 13, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings. No formal visitation is
planned, however, friends may call from 10 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday, at the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to St. John's Hospice.
Theander, Ellsworth C. “Mike” 1 Jul 1916 - 8 May 2002
E.C. “Mike” Theander, 85, Billings, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 in
Christian Health Care, Republic. He was born July 1, 1916 in Clark County, Kan. To Carl
P. and Emma (Gutsch) Theander. He spent his early childhood growing up in a farming
area in Ashland, Kan., and Marion, Kan. He served in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific
from 1940 to 1945. Following his military service, he returned home to Kansas for a year.
He then moved to the Springfield, Mo. area, where he met and married Mary Larson in
1947. They lived in Springfield several years before Mary passed away in 1970. He
married Jeanne (Stehling) McMillan in January of 1976, and they enjoyed 25 years
together before her death in March of 2001. Mike retired from the Ozark Beverage
Company in Springfield where he was employed as a truck driver. He enjoyed bowling
and gardening. Others preceding him in death are his parents and a brother, William. He
is survived by his sister, Myrtle Vinso, Newton, Kan.; three stepsons and their spouses,
Charles McMillan, Duluth, Ga., Jim and Janice McMillan, Jefferson City, Mo., and Bill

and Carol McMillan, Republic; eight step-grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren;
eight nieces and nephews; and special friends Jim and Betty Spencer. Funeral service will
be at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings, with
Father Patrick Teter officiating under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Prayer service will be a t6 p.m. Sunday, May
12, 2002 in the Billings funeral home. Visitation will follow. In lieu of flowers, the
family has requested memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 1500 S.
Glenstone. May 10, 2002 Springfield News-Leader.
Theander, Jeanne C. (Stehling) McMillan 21 Sept 1925 - 23 Mar 2001
Jeanne C. Theander, 75, Billings, died at 5:45 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2001, in St.
John’s Regional Health Center. She was born Sept. 21, 1925, in Milwaukee, Wisc. A
long time resident of Billings, she was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She
was also a volunteer with the St. John’s Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her first
husband, Sidney McMillan; a brother, George Stehling; and a half brother, Tim Stehling.
She is survived by her husband, Ellsworth “Mike” Theander, of the home; three sons,
Charles McMillan, Duluth, Ga., Jim McMillan and wife Janice, Jefferson City, Mo., and
Bill McMillan and wife Carol, Republic; a brother, James Stehling, Fond du lac, Wisc.; a
sister, Rita Kannel, West Bend, Wisc.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and
two step grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, in St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church, with Father Patrick Teter officiating under direction of
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. A prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sunday with
visitation to follow in the funeral chapel. The Billings Chapel will be open at noon on
Sunday. The family requests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer
Society. Springfield News-Leader, March 25, 2001.
Theimann, Richard Ervin 1 Nov 1968 – 4 Sep 1996 CCH-N 7 Sep 1996
Richard Ervin Theimann, 27, Springfield, died Wed., Sept. 4, 1996, in Christian
County. He was born Nov. 1, 1968, in St. Louis. Survivors include: his wife, Tonie
Theimann; two daughters, Kathleen Louise Theimann and Megan Hatcher; his parents,
Randy and Alice (Marshall) Theimann, Springfield; a grandmother, Margaret Marshall,
Springfield; a sister, Lisa Christian Miles; Springfield; a brother, Christopher Lee
Theimann, Springfield; his mother-inlaw, Verba Luttrull, Ozark; and a host of aunts,
uncles, and cousins. A memorial service was held Sept. 6, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with pastor Jim Haenig officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the
Richard Theimann Memorial, Children’s Fund, c/o Union Planters Bank, 600 W.
Republic Road, Springfield, MO 65807.
Thelander, Ivan Charles 22 Mar 1908 - 21 May 1998 CCH-N 10 Jun 1998
Ivan Charles Thelander, age 90, of Ozark, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born March 22, 1908, in Callender,
Iowa and was the son of William and Ethel (Langsdon) Thelander. He lived in Tempe,
Ariz.; for many years before retiring to Ozark 20 years ago. Mr. Thelander was a farmer
and a carpenter. He was preceded in death by: his first wife, Pauline; his second wife,
Ruby, three brothers, Kenneth, Wallace, and Leonard Thelander; and two nephews.
Survivors include: a sister, Ketta Pearce and her husband Phil, Ozark; and six nieces and

nephews. A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 1998, in Ozark
Church of the Nazarene, with Kenneth Chamberlain officiating. Cremation was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Thelander, Ruby P. (Dodge) Likes 22 Apr 1915 - 30 Aug 1990 NN-E 5 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Ida Dodge; married first Clyde Likes; married second Ivan
Charles Thelander 22 Mar 1908 - 21 May 1998]
Ruby P. Thelander, 75, Ozark, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 1990, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born April 22, 1915, in Joplin, to Edward and Ida
Dodge. She graduated from Chadwick High School and lived away from Missouri for
many years, before moving back in 1983. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Clyde Likes, Ozark; a son, William Likes; and a grandchild. She is survived by her
husband, Ivan Thelander, Ozark; two sons, Robert Likes, Paso Robles, Calif., and
Edward Likes, Nampa, Idaho; two daughters, Susan Bess, Sparks, Nev., and Sherry
Likes, Boise, Idaho; a brother, Cecil Dodge, Pocatello, Idaho; 10 grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren. Services and burial were held Monday in McLean Funeral Home,
Furita, Colo. A eulogy and visitation were held Friday with the Rev. Harold Spradling
officiating in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Thiemann, Barry Allen 14 Aug 1956 – 11 Apr 1997 CCH-N 16 Apr 1997
Barry Allen Thiemann, 40, Springfield, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at his home
in Nixa He was born August 14, 1956, in St. Louis. He served his country in the U.S.
Army. Mr. Thiemann was a painter. Survivors include: his parents, Ruth and Paul
Thiemann, Springfield; a brother, Donald Thiemann; a sister, Deborah Pamperien,
Springfield; and a daughter, Stacy Thiemann. A memorial service was Monday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Wally Becker officiating. Soloist was Julie Lawson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Thogmartin, Alvin Alfred 23 Aug 1907 - 26 Mar 1974 OH 4 Apr 1974 p7
[Note: married first Beulah Choat; married second Zeda Lois Sims 18 May 1912 - 15
Sep 1989]
Funeral services for Alvin Thogmartin, 66 of Highlandville were held at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Bill W. Lancaster officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery.
Thogmartin, Gayle, M/Sgt. 29 Mar 1918 - 12 Feb 1973 OH 15 Feb 1973 p11
[Note: Son of Miles & Ida (Phipps) Thogmartin; married Flora]
M/Sgt. Gayle Thogmartin, retired after 30 years of active duty in the Air Force,
passed away February 12 in the Veterans Hospital in Shreveport, La. after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Flora and son Marty of the home; another son, Kenneth who
is in the services, stationed in Germany; a sister, Hazel Workman of Oxnard, Calif.; his
step-mother, Mrs. Blanche Thogmartin of Highlandville. Military services were in
Shreveport, La.
Thogmartin, Melven 28 Aug 1901 - 2 Nov 1962
CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Spelling from tombstone; Son of Avery & Matilda Della (Cox) Thogmartin]

Melvin Thogmartin, 61, a former resident of Highlandville, died Saturday in
Minneapolis General Hospital. Survivors are two brothers, Miles and Alvin, both of
Highlandville; four sisters, Mrs. Alpha Mallonee, Highlandville., Mrs. Alsie Noe,
Centralia, Wash, Mrs. Mydas Claybough, Reeds Spring and Mrs. Inez King, La Habra,
Calif.; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Martha Venizio and Mrs. Barbara Frazier, both of
Kansas City. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with
the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery near Highlandville.
Thogmartin, Miles 23 Jul 1892 - 12 Jan 1968 CCR 18 Jan 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Avery & Matilda Della (Cox) Thogmartin; married first Ida Mae Phipps
16 Sep 1896 - 8 Feb 1926; married second Blanche L. Hershey 16 Feb 1905 - 23 Sep
1995]
Miles Thogmartin, 75, Highlandville, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Christian and Stone
Counties, Mr. Thogmartin owned and operated a shoe store in Reeds Spring. He was a
member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Blanche, of the
home; one son, Gayle, Shreveport, La.; one daughter, Mrs. Hazel Workman, Oxnard,
Calif.; one brother, Alvin, Highlandville; five sisters, Mrs. Alpha Mallonee,
Highlandville, Mrs. Mydas Claybrough, Reeds Spring, Mrs. Inez King, Hemet, Calif.,
Mrs. Martha Venizio and Mrs. Barbara Frazier, both of Kansas City; and a step-mother,
Mrs. Ruth Thogmartin of Kansas City. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Highlandville
Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Tory Cemetery
west of Highlandville under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Thogmartin, Zeda Lois (Sims) 18 May 1912 - 15 Sep 1989 OH 28 Sep 1989
[Note: Daughter of James Edgar & Virginia (White) Sims; married Alvin Alfred
Thogmartin 23 Aug 1907 - 26 Mar 1974 - his tombstone says Alvin; SSDI says Alfred; &
this says Albin]
Zeda Lois Thogmartin, 77, of Highlandville, died Sept. 15 in Nixa Park Care
Center. Services were held Sept. 17 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary
Stewart officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. She was born May 18, 1912,
to James Edgar and Virginia White Sims. Zeda was preceded in death by her husband,
Alvin Thogmartin, in 1974; her parents, a grandson; and a sister. Survivors include her
daughters, Juanita Russell, Ozark, and Martha Bilyeu, Nixa; a sister, Hilda Banks,
Ontario, Calif.; her brothers, James Sims, Ontario, Calif., Uel Sims, Springfield, and Dale
Sims, Fondulac, Wis.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. In lieu of
flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Thomas, Anna Geraldine "Jerry" 5 Mar 1921 - 28 Jul 2006 SN-L 30 Jul 2006
[Note: married Wilford Wallace Thomas]
Anna Geraldine "Jerry" Thomas, age 85, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Friday,
July 28, 2006, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She faced death from cancer like she faced her
life; with dignity and courage and with a deep faith in God. Jerry was born March 5,
1921, in Dixon, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years,
Wilford Wallace Thomas, and her son, Edwin Wayne Thomas. Jerry is survived by her
daughter, Karen Cole and husband, David, of Ozark, Missouri; two grandchildren, Lory

Hobbs and husband, Bart, of Springfield, and Holly VonWiller and husband, Brett, of
Springfield; a step granddaughter, Leah Hinton and husband, Joby, of Lubbock, Texas;
great-grandchildren, Dylan Wright and Rhian VonWiller; step great-grandchildren, Kylee
and Brett Hinton; also her sisters, Evadine Villines of Dixon, Kentucky, and Alice
Wigginton and husband, Glen, of Sebree, Kentucky; members of her Lubbock 42 Club;
and other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July
30, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
August 2, in Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas. Memorial donations may be
made to Ozark Southside Church of Christ Youth Fund, Meals on Wheels, or Seasons
Hospice.
Thomas, Charles N. 1889 - 13 Dec 1961 CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
Funeral services for Charles N. Thomas, 72, of Billings, who died Wednesday
night at St. John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Billings Methodist Church.
The Revs. C. C. Keller and David Dillon officiated. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery
in Springfield under direction of Harris of Billings. Mr. Thomas was a native of South
Dakota but came to Springfield in 1918 and had worked for the Frisco railroad since that
time. He was a member of the Billings Methodist Church, a member and past master of
the Billings Masonic Lodge and member and past worthy patron of the Billings Order of
the Eastern Star. Survivors are his wife, Pearl; two daughters, Mrs. Alene Burt and Mrs.
Betty Lahner, both of Columbus, Ohio, four grandchildren, a great grandson; three
sisters, Mrs. L. M. Bedell of Tulsa and Mrs. R. E. O’Donnell and Mrs. Art Love. both of
Denver, Colo.; and a brother, Dwight of Hutchison, Kan.
Thomas, Clara Ellen (Jones) 1892 - Aug 1956
Mrs. Clara Ellen Thomas, 64, Route 2, Aurora, died yesterday at a Mt. Vernon
Hospital after an illness of four months. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Cecil
Davis, Springfield, Mrs. Fred Davis, Green Ridge, Mo., Mrs. Henry Lawson,
Marionville, and Mrs. Wilbert Forrester, Aurora; a son, Oliver, Joplin; a sister, Mrs.
Doris Shipley of Long Beach, Calif.; and two brothers, Charles Jones, Long Beach and
Alva Jones, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union Grove
Church, east of Aurora with the Revs. Albion Erickson and Hurl Merritt officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery at Clever under direction of Arnold’s Funeral
Home, Aurora.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of August 1956 in the margin.
Thomas, Claude P. 2 Jul 1884 - 24 Nov 1958
CCR 4 Dec 1958 p8
[Note: Son & ? & Manerva J. (Maples) Thomas; married Lillie]
Funeral services for Claude P. Thomas 74, who died Monday, Nov. 24 at his
home in the Flood community west of Highlandville, were held Wednesday, Nov. 26 at
2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with Rev. Donald Mabe and Rev. Dale
Gann officiating. Burial was in Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A native of the Boaz community, he lived most of his life in the Flood
community and was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Lillie Thomas; one step-son, J. D. Cox of Grove, Okla.; three step-

daughters, Mrs. Ivon Hunter of Afton, Okla,; Mrs. Betty Maples of Highlandville and
Mrs. Lenora Cameron of Billing and seven step-grandchildren
Thomas, Cody Ray 12 Jul 1983 - 17 Mar 2005 SN-L 22 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Terry & Marti Thomas]
Cody Ray Thomas, 21, Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005.
Cody was employed by WalMart Super Center, Ozark, Mo., in receiving. Cody is
survived by his father, Terry Thomas and wife, Martha, Clever; mother, Marti Connors
and husband, Bruce, Elkton, Md.; brother, Nate Thomas and wife, Tara, Blue Springs
Mo.; sister, Jennifer Boyd, Kansas City, Mo.; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and
friends. Services are today at 3 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with Rev. Terry
Kendrick officiating. Music will be provided by Andrea Thurmond and Clark Matthews.
Visitation is at 2 p.m preceding the services. Memorial contributions may be sent to Nixa
High School "Dirty Birds" pep squad fund in care of Mark Overstreet. Cody was a gentle,
loving son, brother, and friend and will be missed by all of the people he touched. He
truly made our world a better place to live.
Thomas, Deborah Sue 28 Oct 1947 - 4 Dec 1947 CCR 11 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Faye (Eakins) Thomas]
Deborah Sue Thomas, six-week-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Thomas of
Ozark, died Dec. 4 at St. John’s hospital, Springfield. Graveside services were held last
Saturday at the Ozark cemetery, conducted by Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home.
Thomas, Earlin Ray 16 Apr 1963 - 17 Aug 1992 NN-E 26 Aug 1992
Earlin Ray Thomas, 29, Springfield, died Monday, Aug. 17, in Crane. He was a
lifetime resident of Springfield and an employee of the Mountain Valley Poultry of
Crane. He was a graduate of Central High School. He was preceded in death by his dad,
Robert Cotton and his mother, Sheila Ruth Jones Thomas; a brother, Wesley; and a sister,
Robin. Survivors include five brothers, Paul Thomas, Nixa, Herbert Thomas, Springfield,
Finis Thomas, Marionville, Robert Thomas, Masa, Ariz., and Norman Thomas,
Springfield; three sisters, Trestia Bilyeu, Chestnut Ridge, Gail Tiller, Springfield, and
Mary JoVona Thomas, Springfield; two uncles, Dan Jones, Springfield, Jerry and wife
Betty Jones, Tulsa, Okla.; four aunts, Mary Jones, Rogersville, Pauline and husband
Junior, Ozark, Lucille and husband Howard Wise, Springfield, and Virginia Stratton,
Springfield; one great-aunt, Dorothy McDaniel, Highlandville; one great-uncle, Albert
and wife Peggy McDaniel, Ozark; and 13 nieces and nephews and other relatives and
friends. Services were held Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Gorman-Scharpf-Brentwood
Chapel with the Rev. Damon Thomas officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens.
Thomas, Elsie M. 22 Mar 1894 - 28 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: married Clayborn Thomas 23 May 1889 - 16 Mar 1978]
Elsie Thomas, 93, of Clever, died Sept 28 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Thomas were held Saturday in the Meadors Chapel,
Republic, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Thomas was a member of the Clever Christian Church, the CWF of the church, and
the Farm Club. Her survivors include a son, Curtis Thomas, Billings; two daughters,
Wilma Lloyd, Billings, and Lucille Cook, Clever; four grandchildren; and 10 greatgrandchildren. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or to the
Cancer Society.
Thomas, Etta M. (Fink) 17 Jan 1884 - 31 Aug 1970 CCR 3 Sep 1970 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Etta M. Thomas, 86, of Springfield, were at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial
was in Prospect Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas, a native of Licking, died at 9:25 a.m. Monday
at home. She lived in Springfield many years, going to St. Louis where she was a
member of Manchester Heights Baptist Church. She returned to Springfield in 1964.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Patterson, with whom she resided; a grandson,
a great granddaughter; a brother, B. F. Fink, of Salem; a step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy
Henderson of Valley Park; three step grandchildren and nine step great grandchildren.
Thomas, Francis “Faye” (McClain) Draper 26 Nov 1927 - 20 Apr 2004
Francis "Faye" McClain Draper Thomas passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 in
her home after battling a long illness. Faye was born in Rock Island, Oklahoma to
William and Icy Pearl (Donahoo) McClain on November 26, 1927.After marrying
Raymond John ("Jack") Draper, they moved to a dairy farm between Sparta and
Rogersville, which they sold and moved to Ozark where Jack ran a machine shop, and
Faye worked at FASCO. He died in 1967. After she remarried, she worked the canneries
in and around Stockton, California. After retirement, she and her husband, Don Thomas,
moved to Harrison, Arkansas, where he passed away after a battle with cancer. She later
moved to Joplin to live with her sister, Lorene. She was a loving mother and
grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl McClain;
three sisters: Ilene McClain, June (McClain) Kersch, and Marguerite (McClain) Allard;
one brother, Worley; husband, Leslie D. Thomas (1993); and husband Raymond John
(Jack) Draper (1967). Survivors include her sister, Lorene Bowling; daughter, Linda
Draper; two grandchildren: April and Trevor Andree; nephews, nieces, and cousins. A
memorial service will be held at her home, 2715 Wall St., Joplin, Missouri Wednesday
evening at 5:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the
Hopedale Cemetery on old Highway 65 just south of Springfield.
Thomas, Frank 30 Dec 1925 - 11 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
[Note: Son of Ralph and Maxie (Biers) Thomas; married 16 May 1948 Lalia Mae
Fitzpatrick]
Frank Thomas, age 72, of Ozark, died Monday, May 11, 1998 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 30, 1925, in Ozark and was the
son of Ralph and Maxie (Biers) Thomas. On May 16, 1948, he and Lalia Mae Fitzpatrick
were married. He was a cattleman and farmer. He served 16 years as a Christian County
Commissioner, 12 of those years as Presiding Commissioner. Mr. Thomas was a member
of East Sunshine Baptist Church of Christ. He was a charter member of the Ozark
Booster Club, and was a member of the Wagon Ho and R & D Saddle Clubs. He served
on the Job Council of the Ozarks and was an ASCS Committeeman. He was a member of

the Farm and Home Loan Board, and a member of Springfield B.PO.E. #409. He and
Lalia would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this coming Saturday.
Survivors include: his wife, Lalia; two sons, Max Thomas and his wife, Barbara, and
Donald Thomas, all of Ozark; four grandchildren, Jennifer Cox and her husband,
Michael, Nixa; Melissa Thomas, Springfield; Carissa Thomas and Zeb Thomas, both of
Ozark; a sister, Arva Stine, Ozark; his wife's brothers and their spouses, Roger and
Deulah Fitzpatrick, Nixa; J.D. and Zona Fitzpatrick Republic; and Jack and Peggy
Fitzpatrick, Forsyth; a brother-in-law, Glen Mooney, Ozark; nieces and nephews, other
relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by: his parents, two sisters, Lois Estes
and her husband, Frank, and Junetta Mooney; and a brother-in-law, Charles Stine.
Funeral services were Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Mike Brazle officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to East Sunshine Church of Christ Building Fund, 3721 East Sunshine,
Springfield, Mo. 65809, or the charity of the donor's choice.
Thomas, Gladys M. 7 Jul 1902 - 25 Jan 1969 CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8
[Note: married Henry Clay Thomas 18 Mar 1897 - 4 Apr 1970]
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys S. Thomas, 66, Route 1, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiated. Burial was in
McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa. Mrs. Thomas died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital after a long illness. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church west of Nixa. Survivors include her husband, H. Clay; a son, Harold C.,
Springfield; five sisters, Mrs. Marion Falconer, Purdin, Mrs. Gertrude Lambert,
Browning, Mrs. Eva Steiney, Louisiana, Mo., Mrs. Ethel Cowley, Albion, Ind. and Mrs.
Carol Schriner, Brookfield; and three grandchildren.
Thomas, Henry Clay 18 Mar 1897 - 4 Apr 1970 CCR 7 May 1970 p8
[Note: married Gladys M. 7 Jul 1902 - 25 Jan 1969]
Clay Thomas, 75, of Nixa, died at 12:05 p.m. Monday in the Veterans
Administration Hospital, Kansas City. A native of Tennessee, Mr. Thomas had lived in
Nixa since 1937. He was a retired farmer and stockman and a member of the Nixa First
Baptist Church. Surviving are one sons, Harold C. Thomas of Springfield; two brothers,
William Thomas of Superior, Neb., and Homer Thomas of Rock Port; two sisters, Mrs.
Fred Lybarger of Ottertail, Minn. and Mrs. Ray Bownes of Ellinwood, Kan. and three
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the
Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in McConnell Cemetery.
Thomas, Joseph Glen 27 Apr 1926 - 18 May 2000 CCH-N 24 May 2000
Joseph Glen Thomas son of Walter Newton Thomas and Nancy Sue Sanders
Thomas was born April 27, 1926 in Oklahoma and departed this life May 18, 2000 at the
age of 74 years 21 days. Glen was a resident of Sparta for the past 15 years moving there
from Ava. Glen served his country during WWII with the U.S. Army and was a carpet
layer before he retired. Glen was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include: one
son Bobbie Thomas, Sacramento, CA., one daughter; Carlissa Thomas, Sparta, four
grandchildren Dakota Thomas, Dustin Thomas, Curtis Thomas, and Laura Mills, three
great-grandchildren Jessica Lett, Cammy and Gabby Banke, one brother Dale Thomas,

two sisters Laverne Allen, Nadine Whitman and a host of relatives and friends. Services
were held Monday, May 22, 2000 at 10 a.m. at Clinkingbeard Chapel in Ava. Visitation
was Sunday from 2 to 3 p,m. at the funeral home. Burial was in Mt. Tabor Cemetery near
Ava. Funeral arrangements conducted by the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home in Ava.
Thomas, Ines Ismae (Sears) 23 Oct 1916 - 19 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of Daniel & Mae Sears; married Arthur A. Thomas]
Ines Ismae Thomas, 76, Highlandville, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South, following a short illness. She was born Oct. 23, 1916 in Seibert, Colo., the
daughter of Daniel and Mae Sears. She was united in marriage to Arthur A. Thomas. She
lived in the Highlandville area for the past 42 years. She was, a homemaker where she
also helped tend their farm. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Thomas,
her parents and a brother. Survivors include two daughters, Irene Tindle, and her
husband, Melvin, Crocker, and Pearl Bostic, and her husband, Frank, Highlandville; eight
grandchildren, Arthur and Richard Tindle, Mirian Croley, Patricia Wilson, Junior
Collison, Diana Bauer, Deanna and Elizabeth Bostic; and eight great-grandchildren,
Angela Croley, William Croley, Tara Tindle, Jassmine Tindle, Priscilla Bostic, Monia
Bostic, Justin Bauer, Tyler Bostic; two sisters, Margaret Brewer, Denver, Colo., and Vera
Shea, Des Moines, Iowa; one brother, Alexander B. Sears, Humansville. Services were
held Saturday, Feb. 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Billy Claiborn and
the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Thomas, Josephine (Breazeale) 13 Jun 1912 - 30 Apr 2004 SN-L 2 May 2004
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Melvie Breazeale; married Leonard Thomas ]
Josephine Breazeale Thomas, 91, John Knox Village, passed away April 30,
2004, at Lee's Summit Hospital. Memorial services will be Friday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at
Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, Mo. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. prior to the
service. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Chipman Road Church of Christ. Josephine was born June 13, 1912, in Christian County,
Mo. She worked at Woolworths and then Crystal Products. After the war, she married
Leonard Thomas and later they owned the Ashland Variety store. She enjoyed being a
homemaker and having guests in their home. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Josephine was preceded in death by her loving husband and her sisters, Nina B. Pool,
Erma McCann and Alice Mills. She is survived by her brother, Frank Breazeale, and
twelve nieces and nephews, their children, and many friends. Arrangements: Langsford
Funeral Home, 115 SW 3rd, Lee's Summit, MO, 816-5243700.
Thomas, Kirk Justin 14 Dec 1963 - 1 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Fred & Bibiana (Tasset) Thomas]
Kirk Justin Thomas, 25, of Springfield, died at 11 p.m. July 1 from injuries
suffered in an automobile accident. A prayer service for Mr. Thomas was held July 4 at
Trinity Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was July 5 with Revs. Gregory E. Zauna and
James J. Holmes officiating. interment was in Springfield National Cemetery under the
direction of Gorman-Scharpf University Chapel. Mr. Thomas was born Dec. 14, 1963; to
Fred and Bibiana Thomas. He attended school at Hickory Hills and Glendale High
School. He served in the U.S. Navy, and received an honorable discharge from the

service. Surviving are his parents; two brothers, Ray and Martin; four sisters, Kathleen
Martin and her husband Eric Martin of Los Angeles, California; Corinne Smolinske, her
husband Steven Smolinske and children Gregory and Christopher of Burlington,
Vermont; and sisters Elaine, Los Angeles, and Cynthia; maternal grandparents Everett
and Justina Tasset, Nixa; paternal grandmother, Vera Thomas; and many aunts, uncles
and cousins.
Thomas, Leslie A. 21 Jan 1902 - 27 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Mar 1991
[Note: Son of John & Cora (Bilyeu) Thomas; married Mabel]
Leslie A. Thomas, 89, Nixa, died at 8:13 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 21, 1902,
in Mountain View, to John and Cora Bilyeu Thomas. He was a sewing machine mechanic
and a member of the Northside Assembly of God Church and attended Nixa Assembly of
God Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel; and a daughter, Doris
Popejoy. He is survived by a son, Ridley, Gulf Breeze, Fla.; two daughters, Jo Ann Bills,
Springfield, and Leslie Jane Thomas, Nixa; two sisters, Bessie McClellan, Sacramento,
Calif., and Phyllis Zeidler, Colorado Springs, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. Services were Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Chapel North with the
Revs. A.G. Blackard, Wilbur Blansit and Don Blansit officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Thomas, Linda Cheryl (Cardwell) 8 Feb 1947 - 10 Apr 1996 CCH-N 13 Apr 1996
[Note: Daughter of Lyman & Verbie Pauline (Brown) Cardwell; married 28 Apr 1969
Jackie Thomas]
Linda Cheryl Thomas, 49, of Ozark, passed away at 9:15 p.m., Wednesday, April
10, 1996 in her home. Linda was born February 8, 1947 in Cedar Creek, Mo. the
daughter of Lyman and Verbie Pauline Brown Cardwell. She was married to Jackie
Thomas April 28, 1967 in Bruner, Mo. She was employed by Fasco, Ind. with 29 years of
service. She enjoyed collecting antiques and painting. Her greatest love was caring for
her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Linda
is preceded in death by: her father, Lyman Cardwell, in 1974. Survivors include: her
husband, Jackie, of the home; two daughters, Sherry Townlian and her husband, Stu,
Kansas City, and Tammy Moody and her husband, Danny, Baumholder, Germany; one
son, Dwayne Thomas, of the home; her mother, Pauline Cardwell; two sisters, May Ann
Houseman, and Helen Brown, all of Ozark; one brother, Robert Cardwell, Holts Summitt,
Mo.; two grandchildren, Brittany and Nathan Moody, of Baumholder, Germany. Funeral
services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, April 14, 1996 in the Oak Ridge Full Gospel
Church with the Rev. Tim Snider officiating. Burial will follow in Dickens Cemetery,
Taneyville, Mo. under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, in the funeral home.
Thomas, Luther 21 Oct 1922 - 27 Oct 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: married Flora]
Services for Luther Thomas, 59, Branson, were held Oct. 29 in Whelchel Chapel
with the Rev. Charles Eakins officiating. Burial was in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Thomas died Oct. 27 in Skaggs Community Hospital after a short illness. Survivors

include his wife, Flora; four sons, Glen, of the home, John, Oldfield, and Jack and Alfred,
both of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Linda Stevens, Garrison; a brother, Edgar, Ozark; three
sisters, Mrs. Ada Bew, Wapato, Wash., Mrs. Bessie Bennett, Oklahoma City, Okla., and
Mrs. Martha Gunter, Pryor, Okla.; and 13 grandchildren.
Thomas, Maxie (Biers) 17 Jun 1897 - 28 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Junetta (Waggoner) Biers; married 1 Mar 1914 Ralph H.
Thomas 21 Aug 1896 - 9 Sep 1977]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Maxie Thomas, 78, Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Harris Chapel her with Roy Wilson and James Baysinger officiating. Burial
was be in the Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Thomas, a lifelong resident of Ozark where she
attended the Northside Church of Christ, died at 8:40 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, following an illness of several months. She is survived by her husband,
Ralph H. of the home; a son, Frank of Route 2, Ozark; three daughters, Mrs. Arva Stone,
Route 2, Ozark, Mrs. Lois Estes, Route 1, Rogersville, and Mrs. Junetta Mooney, Route
2, Ozark; nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Thomas, Micah Lee 18 Mar 1999 - 8 Jun 2003 CCH-N 25 Jun 2003
Micah Lee Thomas, age 4, Rogersville, was called to join the angels in Heaven on
June 8, 2003. He was born March 18, 1999, in Springfield to Steven Roy and Christina
Michelle (Williams) Thomas. He enjoyed attending church at James River Assembly of
God where he was involved with the Little Tigers Sunday school class. Thomas was a
playful little boy with a big smile, happy personality and beautiful eyes. He enjoyed
playing outdoors with his brother and has a special fondness for animals. He was
preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather Roy Thomas; maternal greatgrandfather Lloyd Williams and maternal great-grandparents Johnny and Maye McCall.
He is survived by his mother Christina Thomas, Rogersville; his father Steven Thomas,
Springfield; his brother Gabriel Thomas; maternal grandparents Laura and Jim McCall,
Springfield; paternal grandfather Steven Thomas, Amarillo, Texas; paternal grandmother
Susan Ussrey and husband Ray, Germany; maternal great-grandmother Patricia Williams,
Nevada; maternal great-grandparents Willa Thomas, Amarillo, Texas; paternal greatgrandparents Avis and Bo Gibbs, Quanah, Texas; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and
other loving relatives. Services were at 2 p.m. June 12 in James River Assembly of God
Church, Ozark, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, with Pastor
John Lindell officiating. Burial followed in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
Funeral services were donated by James River Assembly of God Church, Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, Village Flowers, and Hazelwood Cemetery. ©Ozarks Newsstand
2003
Thomas, Milburn Ray “Tom” 18 Sept. 1932 – 21 June 1995 CCH-N 28 June 1995
Milburn Ray “Tom” Thomas, 62, Nixa, died Wednesday, June 21, at 7 p.m., at his
son’s home in Nixa. He was born Sept. 18. 1932, in Cotton Plant, Ark., the son of Henry
S. and Mildred Irene (Martin) Thomas. He retired in 1984 from Colonial Bakery and was
working at Nixa Hardware. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member
of Baker’s Local Union #235 and was a deacon of Nixa Christian Church. He was
preceded in death by a nephew, Hank Thomas. Survivors include his wife of 41 years,

Pat, of the home; four children and their spouses, Lynn and Mark Harrell, Nixa, Leigh
and Jim Hall, Collierville, Tenn., John and Sheryl Thomas, Springfield, and Chris and
Regina Thomas, Nixa; nine grandchildren, a brother, William and his wife Elbira
Thomas, Ozark; four sisters, Mary Ethel Whitworth, Sacramento, Calif., Henrieta
Wilderson and Lyda Thomas, both of Shalmar, Fla., and Mildred Ann and her husband
Ted Wallace, Wichita, Kan.; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Services
were June 24 at Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating. Burial was in
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa
Christian Church.
Thomas, Nancy Emeline (Givan) 25 Jul 1864 - 20 Feb 1950 CCR 23 Feb 1950
[Note: Daughter of Bluford H. & Cynthia Jane Givan; married Milton Berry Thomas 8
Sep 1862 - 11 Oct 1929]
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist Church for Mrs.
Nancy Emeline Thomas, 85, who died Sunday at her home in Ozark. The Rev. Harold H.
Hurst officiated. Death followed a week’s illness. Mrs. Thomas was born Nancy Emeline
Givan, daughter of Bluford H. and Cynthia Jane Givan, July 25, 1864, near Liberty,
Tennessee. She came to Christian County with her parents in 1882 and has lived here
ever since. In 1884 she married Milton Berry Thomas, who died in October 1929. To
them nine children were born, seven of whom survive. She has been a member of the
Baptist Church since she was about 11 years old. She is survived by two daughters,
Ophia Dwyer and Anna Ewing, of Alberta Canada; five sons, Emmette and Arthur of
Alberta, Canada, Walter of Ontario, Calif., and Ralph and Albert of Ozark; one sister,
Mrs. Tennie Haley of Ozark; four brothers, H.H. Givan of Texas, F.D. and Charles Givan
of California, and J.J. Givan of McAlester, Oklahoma; twenty-eight grandchildren and 36
great-grandchildren. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin.
Thomas, Ottobelle (Horne) 23 Mar 1923 - 20 Mar 2005 SN-L 22 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Otto & Lucille Horne; married 13 Sep 1944 Dana A. Thomas]
Ottobelle made her most important journey March 20, 2005, to meet her Lord
Jesus, as he escorted her through the gates of heaven. She succumbed at home surrounded
by her family after a short illness. Ottobelle was born March 23, 1923, the daughter of
Otto and Lucille Horne. She and Dana Thomas were married on Friday, September 13,
1944, in Springfield. They often joked that by getting married on a Friday the 13th,
family and friends said it would never last. September 13, 2004, marked 60 years of a
wonderful marriage resulting in five children. Ottobelle spent most of her life as an
excellent homemaker, wife, daughter, and mother. She worked for AyreGoodwin Funeral
Home parttime for 20 years, making many lifelong friends. Ottobelle was involved in
many charitable organizations. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliaries #409
in Springfield, and #2777 in Christian County. She was a member of Eastern Star,
Crescent Chapter #21. Dana and Ottobelle were active in the Debonaire Dance Club for
many years, and also enjoyed their friends at the Kirby Wilcox American Legion and
VFW Post 3404 in Springfield. Those who knew and loved her marveled at her spirit and
delightful sense of humor. She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts, and a
granddaughter. Survivors include her husband, Dana; five children, Danny Lee Thomas
and wife, Gayle, Forsyth, Max Dale Thomas, Austin, Texas, Michael James Thomas,

LouAnn Trent and husband, Jim, and D ana Kay Yates and husband, Everett, all of
Springfield; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2005, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. William A. "Bill" Moore officiating. Burial will follow in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service
time on Wednesday.
Thomas, Ralph H. 21 Aug 1896 - 9 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Milton B. & Nancy Emaline (Givan) Thomas; married Maxie Biers 17 Jun
1897 - 28 Dec 1975
OZARK - Services for Ralph H. Thomas, 81, Route 2, Ozark, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel with James Baysinger officiating and Roy L. Wilson assisting.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Thomas died at 3:40 p.m. Friday at his home after a
long illness. A retired barber and farmer, Mr. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Christian
County. He was a member of Center Point Church of Christ. Survivors include a son,
Frank of Route 2, Ozark; three daughters,. Mrs. Arva Stine and Mrs. Jenetta Stone, both
of route 2, Ozark and Mrs. Lois Estes, Route 1, Rogersville; two brothers, Albert of
Route 4, Rogersville and Arthur of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and eight grandchildren and
17 great grandchildren.
AND
Thomas, Ralph H. 21 Aug 1896 - 9 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p11
Our deepest appreciation for you sympathy and kindness in the loss of our father,
Ralph Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stine, Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Estes, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mooney.
Thomas, Robert Lennie 15 Apr 1892 - 26 Oct 1966
CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
R. L. “Lennie” Thomas, 74, died at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in his home in Windy
City. He had suffered from a heart condition. A former rural school teacher in the
Washburn area, Mr. Thomas had operated a grocery store and gasoline station in Windy
City since 1933. He was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Elva; one son, Robert C., Fair Grove; one daughter, Mrs. Lorene Jinks, Spokane;
three brothers, Arthur O. Springfield, Furlin, Chicago, Ill. and Jess, Cheyenne, Wyo.; one
sister, Mrs. Lucille Edens, Tulsa, Okla.; nine grandchildren and one step grandchild.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
Thomas, Sheila Ruth (Jones) 1934 - 16 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: married Robert Thomas]
Sheila Ruth Thomas, 54, of Springfield, died at approximately 12:35 a.m. Feb. 16.
Services for Mrs. Thomas were held Feb. 18 in the GormanScharpf University Chapel
with the Rev. Jerry Cox officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. A
Springfield resident for nearly 48 years, Mrs. Thomas was a member of Immanuel
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Thomas, by a son, a
daughter, and a brother. Surviving are six sons, Paul, Herbert, Finis, Robert; Earlin and
Norman, all of Springfield; three daughters, Gail Tiller and Jo Vona Small, both of
Springfield, and Trestia Bilyeu, Chestnutridge; three brothers, Clifford Jones, Diggins,

Jerry Jones, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Don Jones, Springfield; a sister, Pauline Thornton,
Ozark; and nine grandchildren.
Thomas, Walter Newton “W.N.” 17 Dec 1895 - 27 Apr 1994 OH 4 May 1994
[Note: Son of William & Victoria (Dalton) Thomas; married 20 May 1917 Nancy
Susanah Sanders who died 23 Oct 1974]
Walter Newton (W.N.) Thomas, 98, Sparta, died Wednesday, April 27, 1994 in
Cox Medical Center, South. He was born Dec. 17, 1895 in Pittsburg, Kan. and was the
son of William Thomas and Victoria Dalton Thomas. On May 20, 1917, he was united in
marriage to Nancy Susanah Sanders. During World War I, Mr. Thomas served his
country in the U.S. Army and was assigned to France and Germany. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Nancy, on Oct. 23, 1974. Survivors include four children, Dale
Thomas, Sparta, Nadine Whitman, Springfield, Glen Thomas, Sparta, and Lavern Allen,
Battlefield; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and
a brother, W.A. Thomas, Goodman. Funeral services were Monday, May 2, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Mount
Tabor Cemetery, near Ava.
Thomas, Wilford Wallace 22 Dec 1917 - 29 Aug 1995 CCH-N 6 Sep 1995
[Note: Son of Marvin & Cora (Rodd) Thomas; married 14 Feb 1942 Anna G. Rowe]
Wilford Wallace Thomas, 77, of Ozark, died Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born December 22, 1917, in Cerulean, Kentucky, and
was the son of Marvin and Cora Rodd Thomas. Mr. Thomas served his country in the
U.S. Army. On February 14, 1942, he was united in marriage to Anna G. Rowe. Mr.
Thomas was a retired insurance agent for American General Insurance. He was a member
of the Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by: a son, Edwin Wayne Thomas; two
brothers, Edwin and Amos Thomas; and a sister, Lillian Burton. Survivors include: His
wife, Anna; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Cole, Ozark; grandchildren and
their spouses, Lory and Bart Hobbs, Holly and Heath Wright, and Leah and Joby Hinton;
a great-grandson, Dylan Thomas Wright; and two sister, Edna Holman, Cerulean,
Kentucky, and Helen Lewis, Nashville, Tenn. Funeral services were Friday, Sept. 1, in
Broadway Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home. Burial was in Resthaven Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas.
Thomas, William Elbert 20 Jan 1895 - 23 Oct 1966 CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William L. & Elmira (Hancock) Thomas; married first Althie 16 Feb 1898
- 14 Jul 1922; may have married second Etta M. 17 Jan 1884 - 31 Aug 1970]
William Elbert Thomas, 71, of 1101 North Fremont, Springfield, died at 7:50 a.m.
Sunday at the Foster Nursing Home. Mr. Thomas, a native of the Christian Center
community near Ozark, moved to St. Louis in 1925, and when he retired, moved to
Springfield. He was a painting contractor. A member of the Manchester Heights Baptist
Church in St. Louis, Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife, Etta, of the home; one daughter,
Mrs. Dorothy Henderson, Valley Park; one step-daughter, Mrs. Ruth Patterson,
Springfield; one step-son; three grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery.

Thomas, Zula Fay (Eakins) 17 Jun 1922 - 10 Jul 2004
SN-L 11 Jul 2004
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Pearl (Meadows) Eakins; married Jess D. Thomas 1912 1976]
Zula Fay Thomas, age 82, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2004,
in Primrose Place Healthcare Center. She was born June 17, 1922, in Ozark, one of nine
children of Homer and Pearl (Meadows) Eakins. She was a graduate of Ozark High
School. She was married to Jess D. Thomas who preceded her in death in 1976. Survivors
include two daughters, Jessica Sloop, Stevensville, Md., and Priscilla McMasters and her
husband, Paul, Woodbridge, Va.; five grandchildren, Penny Yount, George Sloop,
Jennifer Holdgreve, David Sloop and Amy Sholtis; four great grandchildren, Jonathan
Payne, Mary Payne, Angel Sloop, and Ryan Holdgreve; a sister, Beulah Eakins, and a
brother, Kenneth Eakins, both of California; a niece, June Hickey; and other nieces and
nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a
daughter, Deborah Thomas, two grandchildren, and six brothers and sisters. A graveside
funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Ozark City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6
p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, July 11, 2004.
Thomason, John T. 23 Jul 1916 - 7 Mar 2003 CCH-N 2 Apr 2003
John T. Thomason, 86, Nixa, died March 7, 2003, in his home. He was born in
Fair Play on July 23, 1916, to L.E. (Kido) and Rhoda (Rickman) Thomason. He was
married to Ruby Jones on June 9, 1935. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby, to
whom he was married for 59 years; his parents; a brother, Billy Lee; and a son-in-law,
Milburn (Tom) Thomas. Survivors include a daughter, Pat Thomas, Nixa; four
grandchildren and their spouses, Lynn and Rob Gephardt, Nixa, Leigh and Jim Hall,
Collierville, Tenn., John and Sheryl Thomas, Springfield, and Chris and Regina Thomas,
Nixa; 11 great-grandchildren, Jennifer O'Kefe, Ryan Harrell, Jennifer Davis, Jana Hal,
Megan Harrell, Lindsay Hall, Jessica Thomas, Josh Thomas, Hannah Thomas, Bailee
Hall and Christian Thomas; a sister-in-law, Madge Geisser, Camdenton; several cousins;
and many friends. Thomason was raised in Fair Play and moved to Springfield with his
wife and daughter, Patsy Lee, in 1939 and worked for Frisco Transportation Company for
15 years. In 1950 he became a reserve deputy sheriff for the late Glenn Hendrix, moving
to a full-time deputy's job in 1955. He became a Greene County probation and parole
officer in 1961 and held the post until 1968. He then became a deputy juvenile officer for
Greene County. In 1973 he transferred to position of bailiff for former Circuit Judge
Douglas Greene, retiring in 1978. Following retirement, he and his wife moved to Nixa to
be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. Thomason was a member of Nixa Christian
Church, a 50-year member of the Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge, and honorably
discharged as a quartermaster with the Merchant Marines, having served during World
War II. Services were 10 a.m. March 10 in Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Rod Cannedy
officiating. Burial with military honors was in Springfield National Cemetery. Friends
and family gathered in Adams Funeral Home for visitation on March 9. Memorial
contributions may be made to Nixa Christian Church, P.O. Box 83, Nixa, 65714.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Thomason, Ruby Faye (Jones) 5 Jul 1917 - 20 Oct 1994 NN-E 26 Oct 1994

Ruby Faye Jones Thomason, 77, Nixa, died Thursday, Oct. 20, 1994, at her home.
She was born July 5, 1917, in Cedar County, the daughter of Charles Elmer Jones and
Nora Alice Wynes Jones. On June 9, 1935, she was united in marriage to John T.
Thomason. She retired in 1978 as deputy assessor for Greene County, a position she held
for 22 years. She lived in Springfield for many years before moving to Nixa in 1982. She
was a member of Nixa Christian Church. In the past she had been an active member of
the Queen City Chapter of Eastern Star. Preceding her in death were her parents, four
brothers, Clifford, Lewis, John and Bill Jones; and a sister, Wilma Smith. Survivors
include her husband, John T. Thomason; a daughter, Pat Thomas and her husband, Tom,
Nixa; four grandchildren and their spouses, Lynn and Mark Harrell, Nixa, Leigh and Jim
Hall, Collierville, Tenn., John and Sheryl Thomas, Springfield, and Chris Thomas and his
fiancee, Regina Moore, Nixa; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Flora Griffin,
Stockton and Madge Geisser, Osage Beach; numerous nieces and nephews; and many
friends. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 24, in Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Jack
Barnes officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery under direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Nixa Christian
Church or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Thompson, Ada (Hale) 15 Sep 1919 - 25 Feb 1999 CCH-N 3 Mar 1999
[Note: Daughter of Henry "Pete" & Macie (Tucker) Hale]
Ada Thompson, age 79, of Bruner, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Ozark
Nursing and Care. She was born, September 15, 1919 in Oldfield, to Henry "Pete" and
Macie Tucker Hale. Ada retired from Fasco Industries in 1979 and was a member of the
Bruner Baptist Church. Survivors include: five children and their spouses, Carol and Don
Goin, Bruner, Gene "Buddy" and Debby Thompson, Seymour, Hank and Trish
Thompson, Ozark, Rick and Shanna Thompson, Kansas City, and David and Kerre
Thompson, Ozark; a sister, Pearl Davis of Marshfield; sixteen grandchildren; nine greatgrandchildren; nieces; nephews and a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in
death by: her parents; two brothers, Homer and Frank Hale; a sister. Ella Smith, and a
son, Jackie Thompson. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m. in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Bruner, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Thompson, Allen H. 16 Oct 1877 - 9 Jul 1941
[Note: Son of Dock & ? (?) Thompson]
Funeral services for Allen H. Thompson, 63, of 775 College Street, who died
yesterday afternoon in a hospital here following a lingering illness, will be at 2 o’clock
this afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery
under direction of the Maples Funeral Home of Clever. Mr. Thompson is survived by his
father, Dock Thompson of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Oma Wolf and Mrs. Ida Peer,
both of California, and Mrs. Ada Mallonee of Hurley.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Thompson, Appie May (McConnell) 16 Apr 1883 - Jan 1967
Mrs. Appie May Thompson, 83, of 926 Mt. Vernon, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday in
Sunshine Acres. She is survived by one son, Roy E., Independence; two daughters, Mrs.

Edith Samuel, Route 12, and Mrs. Muriel Keltner, Route 2, Ozark; two brothers, Roscoe
McConnell, state of California, and Homer McConnell, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Florence
Boyts, state of California, and Mrs. Christie Steele, Battlefield; five grandchildren and
nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday in Chapel of
the Ozarks with B. M. Litton officiating. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Thompson, Barbara (Anderson) 1893 - 9 Nov 1958 CCR 13 Nov 1958 p5
[Note: married Hobart Thompson]
Mrs. Barbara Anderson Thompson, 65, a former resident of Springfield died
Sunday night in a hospital at Fresno, Calif. Survivors include her husband, Hobart; four
daughters, Mrs. Bill Baker, Mrs. Dale Cummins, Mrs. Don Halstead, and Mrs. Gerald
Haar, all of the state of California; three sons, Keith, Kem and Bernice, also of
California; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Monger of Sparta and Mrs. Ernest Woods of Rogersville
and Mrs. Ernest Woods of Rogersville; three brothers, Charles Anderson, Route 8, Wade
Anderson of Rogersville and Hiram Anderson of Ozark; 11 grandchildren and a great
grandchild. Funeral services and burial were held Wednesday in Fresno with Liatle of
Fresno in charge.
Thompson, Barbara Ann (Lewis) 3 Jan 1956 - 7 Sep 2006 SN-L 10 Sep 2006
[Note: Daughter of Phillip & Merle Lewis ; married 14 Jan 1958 Walter Thompson]
Barbara Ann Thompson, 70, of Seymour (formerly of Ozark) went to be with her
Lord at 2:10 p.m. Thursday, September 7, 2006. Barbara was born January 3, 1936, to
Phillip and Merle Lewis in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Walter
Thompson on January 14, 1958. To this union she brought five children from a former
marriage and together they had four children. They moved to Missouri in 1978 and made
the Ozarks their home. Barbara enjoyed quilting and crafts, she was a wonderful
seamstress. Barbara also enjoyed gardening and fishing with her husband. Her greatest
pride were her children and grand babies. She was a wonderful mother and grandma. She
was a friend to all who knew her and will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Barbara
was the heart of our family, and now our hearts are broken. Barbara is survived by her
children: Janet Chester (James), Chris Guyer (Garth), Phillip Martin (Deb), Steven
Martin (Chris), Walter Thompson, Jr. (Debra), Nancy Shields (Terry), Jeff Thompson
(Carol), and David Thompson (Pam). She is also survived by 28 grandchildren and 21
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Betty Vinditti, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Janet Kimm
(Don), Norway, Iowa. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her
husband of 46 years, Walter Thompson; a daughter, Carol Jean; three grandsons; Jason,
Jamie and Timothy; five brothers: Buddy, Doward, Daryl, Ronnie and Billy; and three
sisters, Lavonne, Louise and Cookie. Services will be held on Monday, September 11,
2006, at 2 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to
services. The body will be cremated with a private family burial at a later date.
Thompson, Betty Sue (Moody) 13 Oct 1947 - 19 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Joyce Moody’ married Louis Thompson]
Betty Sue (Moody) Thompson, 41, of Phoenix, Arizona, formerly of Oldfield,
died at 6 a.m. March 19 in Phoenix. Services for Mrs. Thompson were held in Phoenix

Friday, March 24. Mrs. Thompson was born in Oldfield October 13, 1947. She attended
school in this area for several years. Surviving are her husband, Louis; one daughter,
Tina, of the home; her father, Fred Moody, Phoenix; her mother and stepfather, Joyce and
Bob Brumley, Ozark; one sister, Sybil Weter, Ozark; and one brother, Eddie Moody,
Ozark.
Thompson, Billie Lee 20 Jun 1929 - 11 Feb 1988
Note: This is from his Funeral Card and is not an obituary as such.
BILLY LEE THOMPSON. June 20, 1929 – Feb. 11, 1988. SERVICES HELD Meadors
Chapel-Clever, Mo, February 14, 1988 at 2:00 P.M. OFFICIATING
Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., ESCORTS Danny Daniel’s, Scott Thompson, Terry
Mooneyham, Shane Mooneyham, Kerry Kimberling, Kelly Kimberling
MUSIC Mr. & Mrs. Lynn Swadley, Jr. FINAL RESTING PLACE Frazier Cemetery
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES Clever, Mo.. Contributed by the Clever Older Adults
Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Thompson, Carmen 1914 - 17 Jun 1977 OH 23 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: Son of Bill & Betty Thompson; married Ruth]
Carmen Thompson, age 61, died June 17, in Lackland Air Force Base Hospital in
San Antonio, Texas. He was buried Monday, June 20 in Dallas, Texas, He is survived by
his wife, Ruth, 5 sisters and one brother, He was the son of Bill and Betty Thompson and
was born and raised in Christian County.
Thompson, Carol Ann (Gibson) 28 Jul 1945 - 27 Mar 2006 SN-L 30 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Wilbert L. & Mary (Baker) Gibson; married 6 May 1967 Arnold
Wayne Thompson]
Mrs. Carol Ann Thompson, age 60, of Nixa, passed away Monday, March 27,
2006. She was born July 28, 1945, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Wilbert
L. and Mary (Baker) Gibson. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. She met her future
husband, Arnold Thompson, on a blind date in Ft. Mommouth, New Jersey, while he
served in the U.S. Army. They were joined in marriage on May 6, 1967, and had 38
wonderful years together. To this union two sons were born, Jeff and Gary. Carol was a
longtime league bowler on Tuesday mornings, an avid race fan, enjoyed bingo, and could
play blackjack for hours. She had a joyous laugh that everyone will remember. She will
be greatly missed by all who love her. She is survived by her loving husband, Arnold
Wayne Thompson, a prominent local builder; son, Jeff and his wife, Deborah; son, Gary,
and three grandchildren, Victoria Nicole, Devin and Tyler. She is also survived by six
brothers and sisters, Charles and Barbara Gibson, Lakewood, Ohio, David and Elaine
Gibson, Lakewood, Ohio, Jeanne and Alan Eberl, Brunswick, Ohio, Robert and Shari
Gibson, Lakewood, Ohio, Michael and Gale Gibson, Cleveland, Ohio, and Mary Pat
Jeffers, Medina, Ohio; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Katherine Bingham officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, in the funeral home.
Thompson, Charles Samuel 7 Nov 1905 - 11 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989

[Note: married Pearl Edith Albert 27 Aug 1912 - 11 Jun 1997]
Charles Samuel Thompson, 83, of Carthage, died last Wednesday in St. John's
Regional Health Center following a long illness. Born Nov. 7, 1905, he was a 50-year
resident of Carthage. He worked as a machinist for H.E. Williams Products. He was
united in marriage to Pearl Albert on March 7, 1929. Mr. Thompson was a member of the
First Christian Church of Carthage. Following retirement in 1973, he and his wife moved
to Ozark to operate Moon Valley Trout Farm. He was an avid fisherman. Survivors
include his wife, Pearl; two sons, Fred, Springfield, and Bob, Raytown; one sister,
Lillian; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday in
Adams Funeral Home of Ozark with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu, Jr., officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgecrest Baptist Church,
2210 W. Republic Road, Springfield, Mo. 65807.
Thompson, Darthula E. (Gray) 16 Dec 1888 - 20 May 1963 CCR 23 May 1963
[Note; Daughter of Thomas John & Eliza ( ) Gray; married William J. Thompson 2 May
1878 - 5 Mar 1965]
Mrs. Dorthula Thompson, 74, died Monday morning at her home on Route 1,
Sparta. A longtime resident of Christian County and the Oldfield community, she was a
member of the Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, William; five daughters, Mrs.
Alicia Steward, 1464 North Jefferson, and Mrs. Dorothy Hagerman, 1340 North West,
both of Springfield. Mrs. Ellie Mincks, Sidney, Iowa, Mrs. Betty Stafford, Memphis,
Tenn., and Mrs. Janie Parrish, Route 3, Rogersville. Also surviving are two sons,
Carmon, Memphis, and Clarence, Farragut, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Etta Adams and Mrs.
Rhonda Hodges, both of Ava; four half-brothers Bob Gray, Ozark, and Austin, Everett,
and Lennie, all of Shenandoah, Iowa; a half-sister, Mrs. Clara Hursh, Tulsa; 16
grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Harris Chapel. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery.
Thompson, Della Mae 1905 - 4 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
Della Mac Thompson, 83, of Rogersville, formerly of Urbana, died at 3:55 a.m.
June 4 at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for
Mrs. Thompson were held June 6 at the Ragan-Thieme North Chapel, Springfield, with
the Rev. Carl Heilman officiating. Graveside services were held June 7 at the Memorial
Lawn Cemetery, Emporia, Kansas. Mrs. Thompson was an assistant. buyer with
Associated Wholesale Grocers in Kansas City. Kansas, retiring in 1971. Prior to her work
with Associated Grocers, she worked for the H. D. Lee Company. She is survived by her
daughter, Joyce E. Dustman, Rogersville, and by two grandchildren, Jami Dustman,
Greenfield, and Greg Dustman, Independence.
Thompson, Doaley R. 3 May 1895 - 20 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: Son of James & Lucy (Brake) Thompson; married 22 Feb 1942 Olive Lipscomb
31 May 1903 - Apr 1986]
Doaley R. Thompson, 93, of Rogersville, died May 20 at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Thompson were held Monday in
the Marsh Funeral Home with. Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial was in Palmetto
Cemetery. Mr. Thompson was born March 3, 1895, to James and Lucy Brake Thompson.

He was married to Olive Lipscomb Feb. 22, 1942. A U.S. Army Veteran, Mr. Thompson
served during World War I. He was a member of the Rogersville Church of Christ. He
was preceded in death by his wife in 1986; he was also preceded in death by a son and
two daughters. He is survived by his daughter, Elma Cooper and son-in-law Art,
Rogersville; a granddaughter, Elma Russell; two great-grandchildren, Jay and Cindy.
Russell; and a great-great-granddaughter, Megan Morgan, all of Springfield.
Thompson, Don M. 3 May 1926 - 25 May 2006 SN-L 27 May 2006
[Note: Son of John Clark & Nellie (Wheeler) Thompson; married 13 Apr 1947 Mary
Ellen Cox d 16 Nov 1987]
Don M. Thompson, 80, of Nixa, formerly of Rogersville, passed away on
Thursday, May 25, 2006, in Christian Health Care, Nixa. Don was born on May 3, 1926,
in Douglas County, Mo., to John Clark Thompson and Nellie Wheeler Thompson. He
was of the Methodist faith and had retired from MFA Packing Plant. Don was married to
Mary Ellen Cox on April 13, 1947, and she preceded him in death on November 16,
1987. Don was a member of the VFW Post #3404 in Springfield. Surviving are his
daughter, Donnie Geron and husband James of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Frank
Thompson and wife Mildred of Springfield; two sisters, Opal Cameron of Nixa and
Dorothy Wilson of Ozark; several nieces and nephews. Don was also preceded in death
by four brothers, Dave, Bill, Clifford, and Loren, and two sisters, Juanita Sullivan and
Joan Greene. Graveside services are 11 a.m. today in the White Chapel Memorial
Gardens, Springfield.
Thompson, Ed 1867 - Feb 1936
Funeral services for Ed Thompson, 68, who died yesterday morning at his home
in Clever, will be at 1 o’clock this afternoon at Manley Cemetery, near Battlefield, under
direction of Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Lulu Thompson;
one son, Almus of near Billings; three brothers, Jim of Springfield, Fred and Ira of
Cassidy, and one sister, Mrs. Lou Hale of near Republic.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of February 7 1936 on it.
Thompson, Florence E. (Mullett) 1 May 1909 - 11 Nov 1993 OH 17 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of David E. & Mary (Siefort) Mullett; married Clark Thompson]
Florence E. Thompson, 84, Ozark, died at 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 1993 in
Ozark Riverview Manor, after a long illness. She was born May 1, 1909 in Akron, Ohio,
the daughter of David E. and Mary Siefort Mullett. She was united in marriage to Clark
Thompson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark, in 1971. Survivors include
three daughters, Phyllis A. Martin, Canton, Ohio, Donna M. Sauer, Sarasota, Fla.;
Beverly J. Thornburg, Nixa; a son, Merle S. Thompson, Canton, Ohio; two brothers,
Raymond Mullett, Warrant Ohio, and Edward Mullett, Windham, Ohio; two sisters,
Margaret Braden, Garretsville, Ohio, and Althea Rahz, Orreville, Ohio; 19 grandchildren;
36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Services were held Monday,
Nov. 15, in Reed Funeral Home, Canton, Ohio. Burial was in Sunset Hills Burial Park,
Canton, Ohio. Local arrangements were under the direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Springfield.

Thompson, Fred A. 26 Dec 1929 - 25 Dec 2004 SN-L 28 Dec 2004
Fred A. Thompson, age 74, of Springfield, passed away on Christmas Day from
complications of Parkinson disease. He was at home surrounded by his family and loved
ones. He was born December 26, 1929, in Ash Grove to Joseph Vaden and Pearl
(Perkins) Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bob. He is
survived by his wife of 56 years, Rayma Nadine Thompson, and their four children,
Marsha and Richard Landrith, Lakeview, Oregon, and her children, Laura and John B.
Sellars of Springfield; Nancy and Ray Masner of Springfield and their daughters,
Veronica Masner of Springfield and Brandi Masner and her son, Cody Scott of
Marshfield; Keith Thompson and his sons, Kevin and Travis, all of Leesville, South
Carolina; Mark and Jackie Thompson of Clever and his sons, Glenn of Springfield and
Joseph of Nixa; his sister, Annalee Woods of Phoenix, Arizona and two brothers, Bill and
Betty Thompson of Springfield, Gary and Dottie Thompson, Blanchard, Idaho; his aunt,
Margie Berry, Chesterfield; uncle, Lloyd Thompson of Ash Grove; and many nieces and
nephews. Fred worked for the Missouri Conservation Department fisheries and served in
the Marines during the Korean War. He retired from City Utilities in 1991 after 37 years
of service. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 1 p.m. in
Springfield National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to the First and Calvary Presbyterian Church Building Fund,
820 E. Cherry, Springfield, Missouri 65806.
Thompson, George Cliff 26 May 1938 - 18 Apr 2004 SN-L 20 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of John Clark & Nellie Easter (Wheeler) Thompson; married 19 Jun 1987
Mary Morrison ]
George "Cliff" Thompson, 65, of Eugene, Mo., died Sunday, April 18, 2004, at
St. Mary's Health Center. He was born May 26, 1938, in Ava, Mo., a son of John Clark
Thompson and Nellie Easter (Wheeler) Thompson. He was married June 19, 1987, in
Jefferson City, to Mary Morrison who survives at the home. George worked for the
Missouri Department of Corrections at the Jefferson City Correctional Center/Missouri
State Penitentiary for 21 1/2 years, retiring as Sergeant in 2001. He was a member of the
First Assembly of God Church in Jefferson City, the Abou Ben Adhem Temple of
Springfield, Mo., the Masonic Lodge #43, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2693 and
the Scottish Rite in Columbia, Mo. George also loved fishing and hunting. He is also
survived by six children and their spouses, Brian Thompson (Angie) of Fairgrove, Mo.,
Debbie Calvird (Gary) of High Point, Mo., Stephen Wiseman (Shirley) of Warrensburg,
Mo., Kathy Vernon (Fred) of Jefferson City, Mo., Walter Wiseman (Kim) of Leesburg,
Mo., and Madonna Schrimpf (Derek) of Russellville, Mo.; two brothers, Don Thompson
of Nixa, Mo., and Frank Thompson of Springfield, Mo.; two sisters, Opal Cameron of
Nixa, Mo., and Dorothy Wilson of Ozark, Mo.; 17 grandchildren; and 20 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Justin Michael
Thompson; three brothers, Lorrin, Dave, and Bill Thompson; and two sisters, Joann
Green and Juanita Sullivan. Friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. today, April 20, at
the Houser-Millard Funeral Directors-Jefferson City Chapel. Funeral services will be
held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at the Houser-Millard Funeral DirectorsJefferson City Chapel. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the

Freeman Cemetery in Cherryville, Mo. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the
American Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the direction of the Houser-Millard
Funeral Directors-Jefferson City Chapel, 2613 West Main Street, (573) 636-3838.
Thompson, George W. 31 Mar 1896 - 8 Nov 1965 CCR 11 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Levi D. & Sally Thompson: Levi D. married three times - George’s
siblings born before 1882 and after 1909 are half brothers & sisters; married 1919 Laura
E. Pruett 10 Mar 1900 - 21 Nov 1984]
George W. Thompson, 69, of Sparta died at 8 p.m. Monday in his home. A retired
carpenter, he was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church and a veteran of World
War I. Surviving are his wife, Laura; four sons, Roy, Bruner, and Carl, Wayne and
Donald, all of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Fay Maggard and Mrs. Wanda Fern
Maggard, both of Oldfield and Mrs. Neva Morrison, Sparta; seven brothers, Ross and
Woodrow, both of Ava, Al, Lost Springs, Kan., Fred, Augusta, Kan., Glenn, Springfield,
Chancey, Rockford, Ill, and Reggie, El Dorado, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Burns,
Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Buena Gray, Chadwick and Mrs. Ada Covett, Ponca City,
Okla.; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Adams of Ozark will announce
arrangements.
AND
Thompson, George W. 31 Mar 1896 - 8 Nov 1965 CCR 18 Nov 1965 p1
Funeral services for George W. Thompson, 69, Sparta, were at 1 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 11 in the Union Hill Baptist Church east of Oldfield with the Rev. Melvis
Applegate and the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery
with Adams of Ozark in charge. Mr. Thompson, a retired carpenter, died at 8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 8 in his home at Sparta.
Thompson, Georgia Lee (Rose)
Aug 1894 - 13 Nov 1969 CCR 20 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Perry & Ella Emma (Norton) Rose; married James Hershel
Thompson Jul 1892 - 5 Nov 1961]
Mrs. Georgia L. Thompson, 76, Nixa, was dead on arrival at 10 p.m. Thursday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital. She had been in ill health some time. Mrs. Thompson was a
resident of Nixa all her life with the exception of 15 years when she lived in Springfield.
She was a member of Nixa Christian Church. Surviving are three sons, Sewell
Thompson, Springfield and Lynford and Joe Thompson, both of Nixa; a daughter, Mrs.
Wilma Hawkins, Honolulu, Hawaii; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev.
Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Thompson, Grace Truman (Smallin)
1878 - 14 Jan 1965 CCR 28 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: in 1880, living with grandparents, Elbridge Gerry & Elizabeth (Horn) Smallin don’t know which of their children was her parent - may be from Gerry’s first marriage to
Jane Stapp; married James A. Thompson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Truman Thompson, 86, of Fresno, Calif. were
held Jan. 16 in the John N. Lisle Chapel there. She died Jan. 14 in a Fresno rest home. A
native of Christian County, Mo., Mrs. Thompson spent most of her life in Springfield,
Mo. before moving to Fresno 10 years ago. Her husband, James, died in 1955. She was a

member of St. James Episcopal Cathedral. Mrs. Thompson is survived by two sons,
Hobert of Fresno and Ross of Sun City, Ariz.; a daughter, Mrs. Norene Cleves of Fresno;
nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren an 10 great great grandchildren. Burial was in
Belmont Memorial Park at Fresno.
Thompson, H. Zelma 2 Jan 1893 - 15 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
[Note: Son of Joseph Green & Sarah Jane (Lentz) Thompson]
Services for H. Z. “Zelma” Thompson, 86, Clever, were held Tuesday in Meadors
Chapel with the Rev. Joseph Grammer officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery at
Clever. Mr. Thompson died Sunday in Springfield MediCenter after a long illness. He
was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Christian County. Surviving are three
sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Little, Clever, Mrs. Merta Estes, Neosho and Mrs. Bessie Gardner,
Springfield.
Thompson, Ira 21 Apr 1876 - 31 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Richard & Mary E. Thompson; married Louisa]
Ira Thompson, 92, of Springfield, died at 4:38 a.m. Thursday, July 31, in
Sunshine Acres Rest Home, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired farmer and a
lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Thompson is survived by five sons, Orion V.,
Ozark, Archie, 730 West Walnut, Springfield, Otis, Route 12, Springfield, Glenn E.,
1962 West Atlantic, Springfield and the Rev. Clyde Thompson, Douglas, Wyo.; eight
grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 3 p.m.
Monday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Ralph Turner officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery.
Thompson, Jackie Ray 10 Jun 1947 - 26 Dec 1947 CCR 8 Jan 1948
[Note: Son of Ray & Ada (Hale) Thompson]
Jackie Ray Thompson, six-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Thompson of
Bruner, passed away December 26, 1947. Survivors are his parents and his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Hale. Funeral services were held
Dec. 27 at the Bruner church, conducted by Rev. Pruitt. Burial was in Bruner cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Thompson, James H. “Jim” 11 Jan 1938 - 23 Aug 1969 CCR 28 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William P. & Mabel (Penter) Thompson; married Geraldine Keltner]
J. H. “Jim” Thompson, 31, of Springfield, died at 12:40 p.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center following an illness of several weeks. Thompson was an employee of
Springfield and had been a resident of Springfield most of his life. He is survived by his
wife, Geraldine, of the home; one daughters, Regina and James Jr. of the home; his
mother, Mrs. Mabel Haefeker, Springfield; one brother, Harold, Ozark; one half-brother,
Stephen Haefeker, Springfield; three half-sisters, Delia and Becky Haefeker, Springfield,
and Mrs. Edna Hawley of Rochester, Minn; one step-brother, Jerry Lee Haefeker,
Hollister. Funeral services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church near
Chestnut Ridge with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial was in Schupbach
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.

Thompson, James Hershel Jul 1892 - 5 Nov 1961
CCR 9 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Son of J. A. & Mary C. Thompson]
Hershel Thompson, 69, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 5:15 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital. A resident of the Nixa area most of his life. Thompson operated a wholesale
and retail meat business at 416 South Campbell, Springfield, for about 15 years. He is
survived by his wife, Georgia Lee; three sons, Sewell of 1542 South Pickwick, Lynford
of St. Joseph and Joe of 2024, South Holland, Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Donald
Hawkins of Tokyo, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Revs. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in
Payne Cemetery.
Thompson, Jerry 16 Feb 1875 - 14 Apr 1956
CCR 19 Apr 1956 p4
Funeral services for Jerry Thompson, 81, who died Saturday, April 14, were held
Monday, April 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold
Hurst officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Survivors
include one son, Warren Thompson of Reeds Spring, Mo.; one grandson, Rodney
Thompson; and one brother, Louis Thompson of St. Joseph, Mo.
Thompson, Joe S. 11 Oct 1917 - 28 Jul 1972 CCR 3 Aug 1972 p4 & OH 3 Aug 1972 p8
[Note: married Doris]
NIXA - Funeral services for Joe S. Thompson, 54, of Nixa, were Sunday at 2 p.m.
in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Ed Pfeifer officiating. Burial was in Payne
Cemetery, north of Nixa. Mr. Thompson died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, July 28, in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, following a four months illness. A resident of Nixa most of his life,
Mr. Thompson was a butcher for Consumer’s Market in Springfield for 12 years. He was
also a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Doris; two sons, Tommy
Thompson of Nixa and Wayne Thompson of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Glain Blades
of Nixa and Miss Gay Thompson of the home; two brothers, Sewell Thompson,
Springfield and Lynford Thompson, Nixa; one sister, Mrs. Wanda Hawkins of St. Louis
and two grandchildren.
Thompson, Joseph A. 1877 - 1964
Joseph A. Thompson, 87, died Tuesday morning in St. John’s Hospital where he
had been a patient three days. He was a retired farmer of the Clever community. Mr.
Thompson is survived by five sons, Leonard, Mt. Vernon, Glenn, Billings, Ray, Ash
Grove, Noel, Route 1, Republic, and Harold, Republic; three daughters, Mrs. Lennie
Davis, Clever, Mrs. Opal Bryan, Springfield, and Mrs. Voutress Chapman, Arlington,
Tex.; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Cantrell Chapel here. The Rev. Wayne Jones will officiate, and burial will
be in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1964 in the margin.
AND
Thompson, Joseph A. Sep 1876 - 22 Sep 1964 CCR 24 Sep 1964 p1
[caution - I had Joseph Thompson 1877 - 1964 on cem list as son of his father and
mother-in-law instead of his own parents!!! Do not know WHO his parents were]

Joseph A. Thompson, 87, died Tuesday morning in St. John’s Hospital where he
had been a patient three days. He was a retired farmer of the Clever community. Mr.
Thompson is survived by five sons, Leonard, Mt. Vernon, Glenn, Billings, Ray, Ash
Grove, Noel, Route 1, Republic, and Harold, Republic; three daughters, Mrs. Lennie
Davis, Clever, Mrs. Opal Bryan, Springfield, and Mrs. Voutress Chapman, Arlington,
Tex.; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today
in Cantrell Chapel at Clever. The Rev. Wayne Jones officiated and burial was in Wise
Hill Cemetery.
Thompson, Joshua “Josh” Keith 9 Jun 1992 - 11 Mar 2004 SN-L 14 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Michael & Carla (Votaw) Thompson]
Joshua Keith Thompson, age 12, passed into the presence of his Heavenly Father,
Thursday, March 11, 2004. Josh had been in St. John's Hospital for 38 days since being
severely injured in an accidental gasoline explosion on Feb. 3, at his home in the Willard
area. Joshua was born Jan. 9, 1992, in Springfield at St. John's Hospital and resided with
his parents, Michael and Carla (Votaw) Thompson, two brothers, Zachary, of the home,
and brother Chad and wife Elizabeth of Mountain Home, Idaho. Other surviving family
members are grandparents Jerry and Jean Thompson of Clever; grandparents Carl and
Helen Votaw of Springfield; great-grandparents Gerald and Berenice Thompson of
Springfield; great grandparents E.J. and Alma Smith of Nixa; Uncle Brian and Aunt
Angie Thompson; and cousins Trent, Tiffany and Cody of Nevada. There are a host of
other family members and friends who all love Josh. Josh was in the 6th grade at Willard
Middle School. He enjoyed a lot of activities, riding horses, music, cars and racing,
aviation, four wheelers, Bible verses, outdoors, cooking... and above all, he enjoyed his
Friends. Josh was a people-person and enjoyed conversations. He had a great curiosity
about things and was very innovative. He enjoyed life. He was known for his beautiful
smile and his broad sense of humor. The family attends Morrisville Assembly of God
(Pastor Randy Urich) and Joshua participated in the children's activities and enjoyed the
Bible quizzes. He became a Christian at an early age and was being raised and trained
through the Church by God's Holy Word. Joshua's family trusts and believes in answered
prayer for him, that God's very best was done, that all medical help was explored, but
God in his Infinite Wisdom chose to take Josh on the most exciting and wonderful
journey of his life. We that are left, his family, teachers and friends, will miss Josh, but
someday, by the Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, we can go to where Josh is and join him
in Heaven. We prayerfully look forward to that Happy Reunion Day. Funeral services
will be held at Central Assembly of God Church in Springfield at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March
16, 2004, with Pastor Randy Urich officiating. Burial will follow at the Rose Hill
Cemetery, north of Willard. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn North Funeral Home
from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 15. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that in
memory of Joshua, donations be sent to the Willard Middle School, c/o Debra Ellis, for
future needs. The teachers, students, many churches and the entire community have truly
been an outstanding source of support for Joshua and the entire family. God Bless You
All.
Thompson, Justin Michael 1984 - 16 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988
[Note: Son of Brian & Ranina (Lindsey) Thompson]

Justin Michael Thompson, 4, of Springfield, died at 12:10 a.m. July 16 at the
University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia, after a long illness. Services for Justin
were held Tuesday in the Klingner Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Hilton officiating. Burial
was in White Chapel Cemetery. Justin's survivors include his father, Brian Thompson,
and his grandmother, Beverly Thompson, Springfield, with whom he made his home; his
mother, Ranina Thompson, Ozark; a loving companion, Anita Allen, Nixa; his paternal
grandfather, Cliff Thompson, Jefferson City; his maternal grandmother, Alice Butterfield,
Zephra Hills, Florida; his maternal grandfather, Gene Lindsey, Springfield; an uncle,
Randy Lindsey, Zephra Hills; several great aunts and uncles; and a host of loving and
caring friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation
and Hospice of Springfield, or the Candlelighters of Columbia, Missouri.
Thompson, Lola (Robertson) 4 Jan 1892 - 17 Sep 1972 CCR 21 Sep 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Thomas Lindsey & Amie P. (Lawing) Robertson; married William
Edward Thompson 14 Apr 1893 - 17 Feb 1989]
Mrs. Lola Robertson Thompson, 80, of 1008 East Kingsbury, Springfield, died at
11:50 p.m. Sunday in the Springfield Nursing Home. A native of Ozark, she was the
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Robertson, one of the city’s pioneer
families. Mrs. Thompson was a member of the South Street Christian Church where she
was an active member of the 50-50 class. She graduated from Drury College in 1915,
where she had been one of eight founding members of Skiff, and honorary organization
which became the Mortar Board, a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and a member of the
Women’s Auxiliary Board of Drury. She is survived by her husband, W. Ed.; a don, Dr.
W. Adam Thompson, Springfield; a daughters, Mrs. Amie Jean Browne, Miami,. Fla.;
two sisters, Mrs. Linnie Steele, Springfield and Mrs. Dorothy Aber, Mound Valley, Kan.;
six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the South Street Christian Church with the Rev. Robert L. Gartman and
Wallace Brown officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under the direction of Jewell
E. Windle. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Street Christian Church or
the Drury College Women’s Auxiliary Scholarship Fund.
Thompson, Lottie (Doran) 24 Feb 1904 - 21 Dec 1999 CCH-N 29 Dec 1999
[Note: Daughter of Matthew D. "Dee" & Ella (Hilliard) Doran; married 23 Dec 1921
Orion Thompson ]
Lottie Doran Thompson, age 95, of Ozark, Missouri died Tuesday, December 21,
1999 in Ozark Residential Care Center where she had been living for four years. She was
born February 24, 1904 in Springfield and was the daughter of Matthew D. "Dee" and
Ella (Hilliard) Doran. She became a Christian at an early age, joined the Cassidy
Methodist Church and remained a member all her life. On December 23, 1921 she and
Orion Thompson were married He preceded her in death or December 18, 1982. She was
also preceded in death by four brothers, a sister, and a great-great-grandchild. Survivors
include: three children, Louella Wilson and her husband Clyde, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Thelma Friebe and her husband Earl, Ozark, Missouri, and Norman Thompson and his
wife Loeta, Lamar; five grandchildren Eddie Friebe, Mike Wilson, Linda Eden, Phillip
Thompson and Jar Hofschulte; eight great-grandchildren, and three great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Friday, December 24, 1999 in Adams

Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Robert White officiating. Memorial contributions may
be made to Cassidy United Methodist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.
Thompson, Lucille M. (Meadows) 14 Aug 1915 - 7 Nov 2006 SN-L 10 Nov 2006 &
SN-L 12 Nov 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Alexander & Dona (Faught) Meadows; married Reverend
Leslie A. Thompson]
Lucile M. Thompson, 91, Springfield, passed away November 7, 2006, in the
Manor at Elifindale. She was born August 14, 1915, in Nixa, Missouri, to William
Alexander and Dona Faught Meadows. Lucile traveled with her husband, an Army
Chaplain, and lived in Hokkaido, Japan, and Poitiers (Vienne), France, as well as many
Army posts in the United States. She was active in helping organize Women of the
Chapel in overseas locations. She was a former member of Nixa Christian Church,
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Ozark Presbyterian Church in Arkansas, and First and
Calvary Presbyterian Church, where she was an elder and trustee. She was preceded in
death by her husband, Reverend Leslie A. Thompson; her parents; and two sisters,
Margaret Hilda Duvall and an infant. She is survived by a daughter, Lucianna Janet
Twitchell, of Springfield, who had been her caregiver since her stroke in October 2000.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 13, 2006, in First and
Calvary Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Alf Halvorson officiating under the
direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 9 a.m. Monday
in Springfield National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First
and Calvary Presbyterian Church, 820 Cherry, Springfield, MO 65806.
Thompson, Lulu (Young) 9 Dec 1874 - 28 Jan 1952
Mrs. Lulu Thompson of Clever, the mother of Almus Thompson of the Thompson
Service Station in this city, died at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Estes at Clever at 2:10
o’clock Monday morning, following a long period of frail health. Mrs. Thompson was 77
years old when death claimed her. She spent her entire life in Christian County, where
she was known for her quiet kindly manner. Her main interest in life was her home and
family and friends. Survivors include the son here; three brothers, Clabe Young of St.
James, and Will and Ed Young both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Painter of Crane
and Mrs. Della Oliver of Sarcoxie; one grandchild and one great-grandchild, other
relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held in the funeral home at Clever
Tuesday afternoon and burial was in Manley Cemetery. The Rev. R. W. Forbis of Clever
conducted the last rites.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1952 on it.
Thompson, Luther Martin 18 Mar 1920 - 9 Oct 2003 CCH-N 15 Oct 2003
Luther Martin Thompson, 83, passed away Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. Luther was born March 18, 1920, near Chilhowee, Mo,
the son of Samuel Matthew and Elsie May (Hayhurst) Thompson. On Jan. 3, 1940, he
was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Davis and to this union two sons were born, Ralph
L. and Martin W. Thompson. When Luther was 10 years old his family moved near
Chadwick, Missouri where he attended and graduated from Chadwick High School in

1938. Following graduation he and his brother Sammy owned and operated a sawmill. In
1944 he proudly served his country in the South Pacific with the United States Navy.
After his discharge, he farmed and was employed with Royal McBee Typewriter
Company as a tool and die maker. Luther later worked for General Electric Company and
retired in 1986. During this time he also farmed near Seymour for 37 years and continued
farming near Conway for an additional 14 years. Luther enjoyed fishing for relaxation,
but his favorite hobbies were skeet shooting and spending time with his dog, Blue. Luther
was preceded in death by both parents, one sister and one brother. He is survived by his
loving wife of 63 years Mary Ruth Thompson of the home; two sons Ralph L. Thompson
and wife Katrina, Kent.; and Martin W. Thompson and wife Karen, two granddaughters;
one grandson; four great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and loving friends.
Graveside funeral services were held Oct. 11 at Seymour Masonic Cemetery, with Rev.
Linden Welch officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark. Memorial donations can be made to Southwest Community Hospice, C/O Barnes
Family Funeral Home, PO Box 796, Ozark, Mo. 65721.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Thompson, Mary (Short) Gallion 1935 - 4 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of ? & Trudy (?) Short; married first ? Gallion; married Bob Thompson]
Mary Thompson, 52, of Miller, died at 8:49 a.m. May 4 at the Missouri
Rehabilitation Center, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Thompson were
held Saturday at Morris-Leiman-Mosher Funeral Home, with the Rev. Terry Kendrick
officiating. Burial was in Sycamore Cemetery, northeast of Miller. Mrs. Thompson's
survivors include her husband, Bob; a daughter, Vicki Fugitt, Springfield; a son, Rick
Gallion, Ozark; three stepsons, Tim Thompson and Bobby Thompson, both of Miller, and
Harold Thompson, Joplin; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Robichaud and Tina Lashmet,
both of Springfield; four brothers, Don Short, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Orville Short,
Springfield, Danny Short, Chino, California, and David Bernigar, Ozark; a sister, Linda
Smith, Pascagoula, Mississippi; her mother and stepfather, Trudy and John Sullivan,
Springfield; five grandchildren; and six step-grandchildren.
Thompson, Millie M. (Walton) 13 Mar 1887 - 2 Jun 1974 OH 27 Jun 1974 p6-B
[Note: married Rahl M. Thompson 22 Nov 1883 - 28 Dec 1943]
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Millie Thompson, 87, Nixa, were at 2 p.m.
Monday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Glenn Cemetery south of Nixa. Mrs. Thompson died at 8:40 .m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. She was a longtime resident of Nixa and a
member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include a son, Frank; four nieces and a
nephew.
Thompson, Ora Merinda (Thompson)
11 Mar 1884 - May 1964
Funeral services for Mrs. Ora Merinda Thompson, 80, of Clever, were held
Saturday in the Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. D. S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in
Wise Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson died on Wednesday of last week at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a lingering illness.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated. [11 Mar
1884 - May 1964}

AND
Thompson, Ora Merinda (Thompson) 11 Mar 1884 - May 1964 CCR 18 Jun 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Green & Sarah Jane (Lentz) Thompson; married Joseph A.
Thompson]
Mrs. Ora Merinda Thompson, 80, of Clever, died at 11:40 p.m. last Wednesday at
St. John’s Hospital after a lingering illness. Survivors are her husband, Joseph of the
home; three daughters, Mrs. Lennie Davis, Clever, Mrs. Opal Bryan, Springfield, and
Mrs. Voutress Chapman, Arlington, Tex.; five sons, Leonard, Mt. Vernon, Glenn,
Billings, Ray, Ash Grove, Noel, Republic and Harold; five sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Estes,
Clever, Mrs. Dorothy Little, Billings, Mrs. Bessie Gardner, Springfield; Mrs, Louella
Pearce, Orange, Calif., and Mrs. Nanny Butler, Rout 8; one brothers, Zelma Thompson,
Clever; 15 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were in the
Cantrell Chapel at Clever. The Rev. D. S. Frazier officiated and burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery.
Thompson, Pearl (Luce) 12 Dec 1892 - 22 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
[Note: Daughter of John F. & Catherine (Little) Luce; married Lonnie Thompson 30
May 1890 - Jul 1977]
Mrs. Pearl (Luce) Thompson, 85, died at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Maranatha
Manor, Springfield after a long illness. She had been a resident of Springfield most of her
life and was a member of Grace United Methodist Church here. She is survived by two
brothers, Kyle, Clever and Clay, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Jewel Quested,
Diamond City, Ark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Clever United Methodist
Church with the Rev. Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north
of Clever.
Thompson, Pearl Edith (Albert) 27 Aug. 1912 – 11 June 1997 CCH-N 14 June 1997
Pearl Edith Thompson, 84, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday, June
11, 1997, in Balanced Care East, Springfield. She was born August 27, 1912, in Hulbert,
Oklahoma, and was the daughter of George and Amelia Albert. She married Charles
Samuel Thompson on March 9, 1929, in Carthage, Missouri. They lived several years in
the Avilla, Missouri, area before moving to Carthage where they lived for many years.
Upon retirement they moved to Ozark. Mrs. Thompson moved to Springfield four years
ago. She was a member of First Christian Church of Carthage. Survivors include: two
sons, Fred Thompson and his wife, Virginia, Springfield, and Bob Thompson and his
wife, Lavon, of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; grandchildren Tim Thompson and his wife,
Michelle and sons Tyler and Travis, Reeds Spring, Gail Hornback and her husband, Rob,
and children Kelsey, Ben, Nick, Clayton and Kyle, Republic, Kerry Thompson and his
wife, Patty, and children Stacy, Jackie and Eric, Harrisonville, Brenda Nelson and sons,
Andy and Sam, Springfield, Rhonda McGuff and her husband, John and son Jonathan,
Overland Park, Kansas, and Natalie Thompson, Muskegon, Michigan; a sister-in-law,
Alice Guinn, Carthage; cousins; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
at 1:00 p.m. today, June 14, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 11:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday.

Thompson, Ralph E. 23 Nov 1921 - 17 Jan 1970 CCR 22 Feb 1970 p1
Fog Shrouded Crash Fatal for Rt. 1 Man
Heavy fog early last Saturday morning is blamed for a two-car crash which
resulted in death for Ralph E. Thompson, 48, Rt. 1, Ozark. Three girls were also injured
in the crash on Hwy. 14, a half mile east of Ozark about 7:30 p.m. They included Carol
Sue Estes, 17, of Ozark, driver of the car Thompson’s car struck, who suffered head
injuries and was released after treatment at St, John’s Hospital; Nadine P. Fessenden, 17
of Ozark who was treated for a collar bone fracture and released ; and Judith Ann Bray,
who received treatment at St. John’s for neck injuries. Troopers said the crash occurred
when Miss Estes attempted to pass another vehicle in the fog, and saw the Thompson
vehicle which had on parking lights on, coming head on. The girl pulled back into her
lane and went off onto the shoulder of the road. The car went out of control and crossed
back over the road in front of Thompson’s car. After the impact. Thompson’s
Volkswagen traveled 55 feet over a steep embankment and burned. Thompson was
apparently killed instantly. All three girls were thrown from their car at the point of
impact, troopers said. According to Coroner Dean Harris, Thompson’s wife was
following her husband in another car when the accident occurred. a veteran of World War
II, Mr. Thompson was employed by Douglas Aircraft Co, at Tulsa. On a temporary
layoff, he had returned to his home on Hwy. W, southeast of Ozark, Friday night. In
addition to his wife, Mr. Thompson is survived by one son, Larry Thompson of
Columbia; three daughters, Lodene, Charlotte and Rebecca of Springfield; one step-son,
William Carroll Carr of Tulsa; a step daughter, Mrs. Thelma Joan Cochran of Tulsa; his
mother, Mrs. Vida L. Thompson, Springfield; two brothers, Rex Thompson and Lonnie
Thompson of Bruner; three sisters, Mrs. Faye Hines of Rogers, Ark., Mrs. Nadine
Mitchell of Springfield and Mrs. Virgie Holt of Ozark. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery.
Thompson, Rex Adron 25 Aug 1928 - 28 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
Rex Adron Thompson, 67, Bruner, passed away at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 28,
1996 in St. Johns Regional Health Care Center following a long illness. Rex was born
August 25, 1928 in Bruner, Mo., the son of Alva and Vida Hearst Thompson. He was
married to Betty Hull August 25, 1951 in Republic. He was a self- employed truck driver.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, also a member of the Bruner Baptist Church. He is
preceded in death by his mother and father, one brother Ralph Thompson and twin sisters
Maxine and Pauline Thompson. Survivors include his wife Betty, Bruner; a son, Greg
and his wife, Rose, Bruner; two daughters, Jonnie McCoy and her husband, Danny,
Sparta, and Lisa Propst, and her husband, Warren, Fair Grove; brother, Lonnie
Thompson, Bruner; three sisters, Faye Miller, Lincoln, Mo., Nadine Mitchell,
Springfield; Virgie Rippee, Ozark; five grandchildren, Dani McCoy, Brianna Propst,
Charity Thompson, Caleb and Josiah Thompson; a stepgrandson, Gabriel Sharp. Funeral
services were held Monday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial followed in the Bruner Cemetery.
Thompson, Rose Marie ( ) Stone

6 Dec 1933 - 14 Dec 1969 CCR 18 Dec 1969 p8

Mrs. Rose Marie Thompson, 36, died at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 in the Kansas
University Medical Center. She had been a resident of Bruneral (SIC) for the past three
years. Surviving are her husband, Lonnie Thompson; three sons, Robert T. Stone,
Thomas H. Stone, Melvin E. Stone, all of the home; three daughter, Leslie Marie Stone,
Kelly Jean Stone and Loni Roseann Thompson, all of the home; five sisters, Mrs. Mary
Havin, Independence, Mrs. Melva Weese, Raytown, Mrs. Jenny Morelock, Willard, Mrs.
Alice Carter, and Mrs. Dorothy Myers, both of Springfield. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Bruner Baptist Church with the Rev. James Applegate officiating.
Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Thompson, Samuel C. 24 Sep 1909 – 4 Aug 1997 CCH-N 9 Aug 1997
Samuel C. Thompson, son of Samuel M. and Elsie May (Hayhurst) Thompson,
was born September 24, 1909, and departed this life August 4, 1997 at the age of 87
years, 10 months and 11 days. He spent his early years near Chilhowee in Johnson
County, Missouri. In the early thirties he moved to a farm three miles east of Chadwick,
Missouri and lived there the remainder of his life. Sammie was a veteran of World War II
and was in the quartermaster corps, stationed in Germany until the end of the war. For
many years Sammie owned a sawmill serving many people. He was a kind, gentle person
and had many friends. He was converted at an early age and lived a life he could be
proud of. Preceding him in death were his parents. Survivors include: a sister, Minnie
Gandy, Colorado Springs, Colorado; a brother and his wife, Luther and Ruth Thompson,
Conway, Missouri; four nephews; a niece; and other relatives and friends. He will be
missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were Thursday, August 7, at Chadwick
Baptist Temple, with Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chilhowee
Cemetery, Johnson County, Missouri. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Thompson, Sarah Frances (Nickels) 16 Mar 1860 - 14 Jan 1937
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Frances Thompson, 76, who died yesterday
morning in her home, 513 East Monroe Street, will be at 1 o’clock Saturday afternoon in
the Klingner Chapel, followed by burial in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever. Survivors
are three sons, Morton of Joplin, and Jesse and Lon of Springfield; and one brother, Silas
Nickles of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Thompson, Sewell Emerson 27 Aug 1913 - 7 Feb 1990 OH 15 Feb 1990
[Note: married first Beatrice Brim; married second Donna Lee 16 Mar 1929 - 17 Jun
1980]
Sewell Emerson Thompson, 76, Nixa, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1990, in Cox
Medical Center South. He was a lifelong resident of Christian and Greene Counties and
an independent businessman, owning the Thompson R.V. Sales and Service Co. He also
served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Thompson was a member of the First
Calvary Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion Post No. 676. He is
survived by two sons, Drew Thompson, of Springfield; and Mark Thompson, Nixa; a
daughter, Sheryl Crane, Salt Lake City; a sister, Wanda Hawkins, Nixa; and two

grandchildren. Services were Saturday at the Greenlawn Funeral Chapel South. The Rev.
Max Jenkins officiated. Interment is at Payne Cemetery, Nixa.
Thompson, Shawn Eric 16 Aug 1974 - 1 Oct 1999 CCH-N 13 Oct 1999
Shawn Eric Thompson, 25, Monroe, La., passed away at 12:30 a.m., Friday,
October 1, 1999 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Shawn was the son of
Gary and Jenell Thompson, Sparta, born August 16, 1974 in Des Plaines, Il. He
graduated from Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire, II, in 1992. Shawn enjoyed
camping, cooking and sports, especially the Chicago Bulls. He is survived by his parents
Gary and Jenell Thompson, Sparta; two sisters Brandy Thompson, Glen Ellyn, Il.; Tracey
Lindenman; four brothers Bob Thompson and wife Debbie, Ozark; Greg Thompson and
wife Vickie, Sparta; Frank Renn; and Chris Renn; paternal grandmother Wilma E.
Thompson, Strafford; maternal grandparents James and Nellie Powell, Aurora; nephews
Rob, Cody, Jeremy, and Zach Thompson; fiancee Heather Strickland, Monroe, La.; and
many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. Funeral services was held Tuesday October 5,
1999 at 2 p.m. in Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Keith Vawter
officiating. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, October
4, 1999 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Thompson, Ted M. 27 Oct 1915 - 24 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of Theodore S. & Mary E. Thompson; married 7 Oct 1937 Eunice Pritchett]
Ted M. Thompson, 79, Ozark, died Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994, at his home,
following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 27, 1915, the son of Theodore and Mary
Thompson. On Oct. 7, 1937, he was united in marriage to Eunice Pritchett. During his
life he operated a service station, grocery store and was a commercial truck driver. He
worked in law enforcement for Christian County and Branson. In 1977, he retired from
the Christian County Library. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eunice; two
daughters and their husbands, Nancy and Marvin Parson, Rogersville, and Tedra and
Gary McCall, Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Brian and LuAnn
Parson, Scott and Patrice Parson, Marna and Shane Strahl, April and Sam Whitney,
Wendy and Jeff Seigenthaler, and Jonas, Liza and Jordan McCall; five greatgrandchildren, Sarah and Brandon Parson, John and Katherine Whitney and Tyler
Seigenthaler; and two step great-grandchildren, Tamara and Andrew Catterson. Services
were held Tuesday, Dec. 27, in Adams Funeral Home, with Dr. Emory Elmore
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri or Selmore Christian Church.
Thompson, Theodore S. 23 Mar 1881 - 6 Mar 1961 CCR 9 Mar 1961 p5
[Note: Son of David Thompson]
Services for Theodore S. Thompson, 79, who died at 4 p.m. Monday at his home
in Selmore, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Harold
Mayes officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Mr.
Thompson was a retired grocery and service station man of Cassville. He was a member
of the Cleveland, Okla. Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary E.
Thompson, one son, Ted. M. Thompson of Selmore; one daughter, Mrs. Grace Slevins of
Fresno, Calif.; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Thompson, Thomas Robert “Bob” 30 Nov 1914 – 9 Feb 1995 CCH-N 1 Mar. 1995
Thomas Robert “Bob” Thompson, 80, Lebanon, Ill., died Thursday, Feb. 9 1995,
at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill.
He was born Nov. 30, 1914, in Salibury, the
son of J.R. and Anna McDonough Thompson. On Nov. 23, 1947, he was united in
marriage with Joyce Marley. He was a cattle salesman with National Commission Co. at
National Stock Yards, Ill., and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lebanon,
Ill., Lebanon Senior Citizens, Lebanon Singers Society and Carlyle Lake Audubon
Society. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. Survivors include his
wife, Joyce; two sisters, Mildred Smith, Salisbury, and Margaret Lewis, Brunswick; and
three nieces. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 11, 1995, at Meyer Funeral
Home in Lebanon, Ill., with the Rev. James Voelker officiating. Burial was in College
Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Ill.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern
Illinois.
Thompson, Walter Irven 20 Apr 1926 - 12 Nov 2003
CCN-L 19 Nov 2003
Walter Irven Thompson, age 77, of Ozark, passed away in his home, Wed., Nov.
12, 2003. He was born April 20, 1926, in Hillsville, Pennsylvania, the son of Floyd and
Myrtle (Coughlin) Thompson. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He
and Barbara Ann Lewis were married Jan. 14, 1958. Mr. Thompson has lived in the
Ozark area for 25 years, moving here from Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Before retirement, Mr.
Thompson was a machinist and a welder. Mr. Thompson was an avid fisherman; his
photograph appeared in the November 1996 Missouri Conservationist article, on "Better
Fishing at Lake Taneycomo." The sunshine in Mr. Thompson;s life was his grandchildren
whom he loved dearly. Survivors include: his wife, Barbara, nine children, Janet Marie
Chester, Mearil Christine Guyer, Carol Jean Greenwood, Phillip Wesley Martin, Steven
Wayne Martin, Walter Irven Thompson Jr., Nancy Lee Shields, Jeffery Dean Thompson,
David John Thompson, two sisters, Helen Kepp and Esther Stouffer, 32 grandchildren,
nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three grandsons,
Jaime Michael Provstgard, Jason Ray Greenwood, Timothy Allen Young, nine brothers
and sisters, Lewis, John, Lucy and Paul Thompson, Irene Christ, Ruth Helbley, Elizabeth
Hist, Mary Seconcey, Floyd Thompson. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Sat., Nov.
15, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Jack Betts officiating. Cremation
followed. Visitation was Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until service time in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Thompson, Vida L. 31 Jul 1895 - 17 Feb 1975 OH 20 Feb 1975 p11
[Note: married L. Alva Thompson 18 Mar 1891 - 1 Jan 1934]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Vida L. Thompson, 78, Bruner, were at 2
p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson, a native of Tazewell, Tenn, died at 11:30 a.m.
Monday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a short illness. She had lived in the
Bruner community since the age of 18. Surviving are two sons, Rex of Bruner and
Lonnie of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Faye Hines, Rogers, Ark., Mrs. Nadine Mitchell,
Springfield and Mrs. Virgie Rippee, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Pearl Carey, Phoenix, Ariz. and
20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Thompson, Warren G. 14 Jun 1920 - 1 Mar 1991 NN-E 7 Mar 1991
[Note: Son of Jerry & Edna Thompson; married 6 Oct 1941 Josephine "Jo" Gregg]
Warren G. Thompson, 70, Ozark, died at 11:41 p.m. Friday, March 1, 1991, in his
home, following a long battle with cancer. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he spent most of
his life in Reeds Spring, Branson and the Ozark areas. He was a World War II veteran,
having served in Okinawa with the U.S. Army. He retired as an engineer of the Branson
Garment Manufacturing Co, He was a member of Keystone Baptist Church, Reeds
Spring. On Oct. 6, 1941, he married Josephine "Jo" Gregg. Survivors include his wife, Jo,
of the home; a brother, Carl Cooper, Simms, Texas; a sister, Helen Stinnett, Phoenix,
Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jerry
and Edna Thompson; and a son, Rodney Thompson. Services were Monday in Adams
Funeral Home, 504 W. Walnut, Ozark, with the Rev. Dale Merideth officiating. Burial
was in Martin Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Thompson, Wayne 17 Aug 1931 - 11 Jul 1998 CCH-N 29 Jul 1998
Wayne Thompson, age 66 , of Springfield, died Saturday, July 11, 1998, in Cox
Medical Center, South, Springfield. He was born August 17, 1931 in Douglas County,
and was the son of George and Laura (Pruett) Thompson. He retired as a truck driver for
Georgia Pacific two years ago and became a school bus driver for the Springfield School
System. Mr. Thompson was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church. Survivors include:
His wife, Melba Thompson; a companion, Helen Walker; four children and their spouses,
Judy and Truly Applegate, Janet and Charles Oaks, all of Springfield, Joyce and Ed
Keithley, Popua, New Guinea, and Mike and Wendy Thompson, Sparta; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a step-grand- and great-grandchild; three sisters, Faye,
Neva, and Wanda Fern; three brothers, Ray, Carl , and Donald; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, July 16 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial was in Old Boston
Cemetery, Oldfield.
Thompson, William Edward 14 Apr 1893 - 17 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: Son of Adam & Mary Belle (Abernathy) Thompson; married 1917 Lola Robertson
4 Jan 1892 - 17 Sep 1972]
William Edward Thompson, 95, died Feb. 17 at Hillhaven Convalescent Center,
Springfield, following a long illness. Services for Mr. Thompson were held Monday at
the South Street Christian Church with the Revs. Max Jenkins and Neal Grubaugh
officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery. Mr. Thompson was a longtime member
of the South Street Christian Church. He was born April 14, 1893, to Adam and Mary
Belle (Abernathy) Thompson in Amity. He graduated from Drury College in 1915 and
was a charter member of the Kappa Alpha fraternity. He married Lola Robertson of
Ozark in 1917. During World War I he served with the 356th Infantry, 89th Division of
the A.E.F. He purchased the "Ozark Democrat" newspaper in 1929, owning and
operating the paper until 1938. He then purchased Traders Printing Company, which he
operated for 45 years. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Pressmans Union for many
years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola, in 1972; and by a son, Dr. William

Adam Thompson, in 1988. Surviving are his daughter, Arnie Jean Browne, Peshastin,
Washington; six grandchildren, Thomas C. Browne, Darien, Connecticut, Eileen Swann,
Live Oak, Florida, Louise M. Browne, Aurora, Colorado, Rev. W. Mart Thompson,
Mankato, Minnesota, Paul H. Thompson, Columbia, and Patricia, Springfield; and five
great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Drury College in the name
of William Edward Thompson.
Thompson, William J. “Bill” 2 May 1878 - 5 Mar 1965 CCR 11 Mar 1965 p1
[Note: married Darthula Gray]
Funeral services for W. J. “Bill” Thompson, 86, who died Friday at 5 a.m. in his
farm home northeast of Oldfield were Sunday at 2 p.m. in Harris Chapel with the Rev.
James H. Applegate officiating, and the Rev. Melvis Applegate assisting. Burial was in
Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield. Mr. Thompson is survived by two sons, Clarence,
Shenandoah, Ia., Carmon, Sparta; five daughters, Mrs. Alta Stewart, 1464 North
Jefferson, Mrs. Elsie Mincks, Sidney, Ia., Mrs. Dorothy Hagerman, Springfield, Mrs.
Betty Stafford, Memphis, Tenn., Mrs. Janie Parrish, Rogersville; and 16 grandchildren
and 9 great grandchildren.
Thompson, Wilma Ernestine (Whetsen) 25 Aug 1927 - 18 Aug 2004 SN-L 16 Aug
2004
Wilma Thompson Funeral services for Wilma Thompson, 76, Strafford, will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial and graveside services
will follow at 3:45 p.m. in Ava Cemetery, Ava, Mo.
AND
Thompson, Wilma Ernestine (Whetsen) 25 Aug 1927 - 14 Aug 2004 CCH-N 25
Aug 2004
Wilma Ernestine Thompson, 76, Strafford, died at 12:43 P..M. , Saturday, Aug.
14, 2004, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. Ernestine, as she
was known by her friends and family, was born Thursday, Aug. 25, 1927, the daughter of
Ernest and Eula (McJimsey) Whetsten. One of five children she graduated from Ava
High School and worked in sales and office management most of her life. She was united
in marriage to Max Thompson on July 18, 1942 and to this union the Lord blessed them
with three sons. Ernestine was a member of the First Baptist Church of Strafford. She
loved to cook for her family and during later years enjoyed embroidery and quilting. She
was preceded in death by her loving husband in 1978, her parents, and one grandson,
Shawn Thompson in 1999. Ernestine is survived by her three sons, Gary Thompson and
wife Jenell, Sparta, Mo., Larry Thompson and wife Nancy, Strafford, Mo., Terry
Thompson and wife Brenda, Sparta, Mo.; two sisters, Fern Davis, Springfield, Mo.,
Donna Durham, Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Norman Whetsten, Lampe, Mo., Marvin
Whetsten, Springfield, Mo.; ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, 12 nieces and
nephews, other relatives and loving friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.,
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Rev.
Keith Vawter officiating. Ernestine was then laid to rest beside her loving husband in the
Ava City Cemetery, Ava Mo., after graveside services were conducted. Visitation was
held from 6 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.

©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Thornburg, Colleen 27 Aug 1928 - 3 Oct 1975 OH 9 Oct 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of Lon & Mattie (Silva) Thornburg]
OZARK - Services for Maj. Colleen Thornburg, 47, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Harris Chapel here with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Miss
Thornburg died at 9:50 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following several
months’ illness. Miss Thornburg was a native of Ozark County, moving to Ozark in
1938. She was graduated from Ozark High School and later received nurses’ training at
Burge School of Nursing, Springfield, Miss Thornburg ser4ved 18 1/2 years with the U.
S> Air Force and was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her mother,
Mrs. Mattie Thornburg and a sister, Mrs. Elmo Trantham, both of Ozark; and a brother ,
Hurla Thornburg, 3454 Glenhaven, Springfield.
Thornburg, Hurla R. 2 Oct 1914 - 10 Aug 1988 OH 18 Aug 1988
[Note: married Bonnie 21 Jan 1910 - Apr 1986]
Funeral services for Hurla R. Thornburg, 73, Springfield, were held Aug. 13 by
Harris Chapel and burial was in Ozark Cemetery. He died Aug. 10 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. Mr. Thornburg, an Ozark County native, resided in Ozark for many years
and operated a restaurant in Ozark for many years. He was a former district manager for
MidWest National Life insurance Co. and later affiliated with Jefferson Life as an officer
and directed. He was presently associated with Hall of Fame Motel in Branson.
Thornburg was a member of South National Church of Christ. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Bonnie. Survivors include a son, Gene "Dink", Branson; a daughter, Ginger
Jones, Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren, Julie Lee and Lisa Flood, both of Nixa and
Lacey Jones, Tulsa, Okla.; four great-grandchildren, Tifini Pollard, Dustin Flood, Landon
Pollard and Misty Flood, all of Nixa; and a sister, Mrs. Elmo Trantham, Searcy, Ark.
Thornburg, Lon 10 Feb 1895 - 6 Mar 1971 CCR 11 Mar 1971 p4
[Note: married Mattie E. Silva 15 May 1896 - 25 Jan 1977]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Funeral Home for Lon
Thornburg, 76, Ozark, who died at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, Dwayne Bray officiated, and burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Thornburg
was a resident of Christian and Ozark counties most of his life. He came to Ozark in
1938, and was engaged in general merchandising until his retirement in 1960. He was a
member of the Southside Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mattie E.; one
son, Hurla, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Elma Trantham, Ozark, and Maj. Colleen
Thornburg of the Air Force Nurse Corps at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Tex.;
three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Thornburg, Mattie E. (Silva) 15 May 1896 - 25 Jan 1977 OH 3 Feb 1977 p2
[Note: married Lon Thornburg 10 Feb 1895 - 6 Mar 1971]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Mattie Thornburg, 80 of Ozark were at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Harris Chapel here with Rev. Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Mrs.. Thornburg died at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long

illness. She was a native of Souder, Mo. and had lived in Ozark for the past 35 years. She
was a member of Southside Church of Christ. Survivors include a son, Hurla R. of
Springfield; a daughter, Mrs. Elma Trantham, Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Minta
Hensley, Granite City, Ill., Mrs. Nettie Upshaw of the state of California and Mrs. Cluster
Mahn, Alamogordo, N. M.; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren and one great
great grandchild.
Thornton, Carl F "Jimmy" 4 June 1933 – 27 Aug 1998
[Note: Son of Joe & Jessie (Coulter) Thornton; married Patricia K. Wendt 31 Aug 1942 11 Aug 2006]
Carl F "Jimmy" Thornton, age 65, of Highlandville, died Thursday, August 27, in
St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was born June 4, 1933, in Taneyville, and was the
son of Joe and Jessie (Coulter) Thornton. Mr. Thornton was a farmer and owned Eagle’s
Nest Flea Market. He was a long time volunteer for the Stone County Fire Department.
Survivors include: His wife, Pat; five children, Linda Buck and her husband, Joe,
Phillipsburg, Mary Butler and her husband, Gary, Willard, Carletta Thornton, Forsyth,
Greg Thornton and his wife, Debi, Kissee Mills, and Glen Thornton, of the home; two
stepchildren, Rose Marie Williams, and William R. Rinehardt, Jr., both of Waukegan,
Illinois; seven grandchildren, Anita Warren and her husband, Danny, Kimberly Reid and
her husband, Ben, Daniel Buck, Joshua Butler, Misty Rose, Jessica and Kassidi
Thornton; five step-grandchildren, Brandon, Nicki, Aaron, Jessica, and Melissa Williams;
two great-grandchildren, Louran Reid, and Lane Warren; six brothers, J. W. McHaffie,
Taneyville, Frank Thornton, Rogersville, Bob Thornton, Lebanon, Francis Thornton,
Marshfield, Charles Thornton, Nixa, and Joe Thornton, Jr., Ozark; eight sisters, Juanita
Hurd and Susie Whitaker both of Greenfield, Emaline Hampton, Forsyth, Dorothy
Koneig, Taneyville, Martha Brockman, Niangua, Ruthine Jones and Maxine Smith, both
of Springfield, and Pauline Jarvis, Elkhead; a special uncle, Dallas Coulter, Marionville;
and two aunts, Charlcie Hampton, Brixey, and Ethel Hard, Long Beach, California. His
parents and a sister, Velva Jo Shockey, preceded him in death. Funeral services were at
10 a.m. Monday; August 31, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bob Long and
Rev. Chet Burns officiating. Burial will be Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Thornton, Dan 1884 - 5 Mar 1960 CCR 10 Mar 1960 p6
[Note: married 9 Dec 1940 Mae Belle (Dewitt) Meadows 11 Oct 1886 - 27 Jul 1957]
Funeral services for Dan Thornton, 75, who died March 5 at his farm home, five
miles north of Marionville, were held March 8 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at
Nixa with Rev. E. T. Sechler officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery at Aurora,
Mo. He had resided there since May 1956 when he moved from Ozark where he had
lived six years. He was a native of Taney County. Survivors include three step-daughters,
Mrs. Chloe Glover of the home; Mrs. Clysta Haskett of Ft. Sheridan, Ill, and Miss Eva
Meadows of Kansas City, Mo.; six step grandchildren and five step great grandchildren;
three sisters, Mrs. Minnie Estep of Springfield, Mrs. Edith Hurd of Laconia, N. H., and
Mrs. Anna Lee Burns of Ozark Beach, Mo.; four brothers, James Thornton of Cherryvale,
Kan., Clarence Thornton and Mack Thornton of Ft. Scott, Kan. and N. O. Thornton of
Riverdale, Calif.

Thornton, Joe, Jr. 2 Jan 1927 - 26 Dec 2000 CCH-N 3 Jan 2001
[Note: Son of Joe & Flo Thornton; married 5 Aug 1949 Opal Pauline Jones
Joe Thornton, Jr., age 73, of Ozark, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000 at St.
John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. Mr. Thornton Jr, was born on Jan. 2, 1927
in Protem, Mo. He married Opal (Pauline) Jones on Aug. 5, 1949, and had retired from
Lily Tulip Cup Co. in 1989, and after 35 years of service as a machine attendant. He was
a 37-year member of the Victory Baptist Church. Mr. Thornton, Jr. was preceded in death
by his parents, Joe and Flo Thornton, and Jessie and Jim McHaffie, an infant daughter,
and two brothers and a sister. Survivors include: his wife; six children and their spouses;
Pat and Judy Thornton of Reeds Spring, Marsha and Sam Roussell, Donnealia Thornton,
Katrina and Mike Green, Keith Thornton, Steve and Karen Thornton, all of Ozark;
grandchildren and spouses, Samantha and Bryan VandenHoek, Patrick and Mary
Thornton, Michael Roussell, Jacque and Sean Colwell, Matt Roussell, Kristina Green,
Stephanie Thornton, and Kelly Thornton; great-grandchildren, Tiffany, Jessica, and
David Thornton, and Bryce and Bryanne VandenHoek; 13 brothers and sisters; an aunt
and uncle, and a host of friends. A funeral service was held on Friday, December 29,
2000 at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark, with the Reverends Bob Long and Charlie
Cameron officiating. Burial followed the service at the Hopedale Cemetery in Ozark. The
family has requested that memorial contributions be made to Victory Baptist Church, in
care of Adams Funeral Home, 504 W Walnut St., Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Thornton, June Joan (Fulton) Johnson Dowdy 2 Sep 1934 - 3 Jan 1997 CCH-N 8 Jan
1997
[Note: Daughter of James Albert & Pheba Alice (Lewis) Fulton - mother married her
stepfather R. Louis Phillips in 1937; married 2 Jul 1949 Bobby Gene Johnson; married
second Leon Dowdy; married last ? Thornton; buried under name Fulton]
June Joan Fulton Thornton, 62, Nixa, died Friday, January 3, in Columbia South
Hospital. She was born September 2, 1934, and lived in the Bruner area during her youth.
Before becoming ill, she worked as a medications nurse in a Nevada nursing home.
Preceding her in death were her mother, Pheba Alice (Lewis) Phillips; her husband, Leon
Dowdy; and a brother, James A. Fulton, Jr. Survivors include: her father, Louis Phillips,
Bruner; three children, Marilyn Jo Johnson, Springfield, David Lee Dowdy, Bruner, and
Danny Dowdy, Ozark; five grandchildren, Michael and Jill Millirons, Charity Long and
Jessica and Nicole Dowdy; three great-grandchildren, Tiera Thompson, Meranda
Workman, and Austin Blades; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held
January 6 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial
was in Sparta Cemetery.
Thornton, Mae Belle (Dewitt) Meadows 11 Oct 1886 - 27 Jul 1957 CCR 1 Aug 1957
p1
{Note: Daughter of John & Rebecca (Wilkerson) DeWitt; married 1907 Richard Weaver
Meadows died 6 Dec 1924; married 9 Dec 1940 Dan Thornton]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Belle Thornton, 70, who died Saturday, July 27, at
Springfield Baptist Hospital were held Thursday, July 30 at 1:00 p.m. in the Harris
Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. C. C. Keltner officiating. Burial was in Meadows
Cemetery in Taney County. She was born October 11, 1886, in Christian County and was

the daughter of John and Rebecca Wilkerson DeWitt. In August 1907, she was united in
marriage to Richard Weaver Meadows and to this union three daughters were born, Mr.
Meadows died December 6, 1924. On December 9, 1940, she was united in marriage to
Dan Thornton. Her home was five miles north of Marionville, where she moved on May
9, 1956, coming from Ozark where she resided six years. Most of the remainder of her
live, she lived in Taney County. She was converted at the of 20 years and was a member
of the Meadows Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Dan Thornton; three
daughters, Mrs. Chloe Glover of Aurora, Mrs. Clysta Haskett of Ft. Sheridan, Ill and
Miss Eva Meadows of the home, six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; two sisters,
Mrs. Emma Fix of Springfield and Mrs. George Diemer of Bryan, Ohio.
Thornton, Patricia K. (Wendt) 31 Aug 1942 - 11 Aug 2006 SN-L 15 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Clarence H. & Frances (Wilburn) Wendt; married Carl K.“Jimmie”
Thornton 4 Jun 1933 - 27 Aug 1998]
Patricia K. Thornton, 64, of Highlandville, died Friday, August 11, 2006, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Stone County. She was born August 31,
1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence H. and Frances (Wilburn)
Wendt. Pat was employed as a store manager throughout her working career, and most
recently opened Gift World in Branson. Her husband, Carl preceded her in death in 1998.
Her parents also preceded her in death. Survivors include: Three children, Rose Marie
Reinhardt, Park City, IL, William R. Reinhardt, Jr., Waukegan, IL; and Glen Thornton,
Springfield; six grandchildren, Brandon, Aaron, Nicki, Jessica, Melissa, and Jazlyn; a
brother, Lawrence Michael Wendt, Waukegan, IL; three sisters, Claire Novak, Ft. Smith,
AR, Suzy Cutbirth, Kirbyville, and Cecelia Tennison, Merriam Woods, and four stepchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, August 16, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Brother James Mohler officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 pm Tuesday in the funeral home
Throneberry, Charles E. "Charlie" 1 May 1936 - 16 Nov 2005 SN-L 19 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of H. H. & Lois (Aven) Throneberry]
Chas E. "Charlie" Throneberry, 69, born May 1, 1936, in Nixa, Missouri, to HH
and Lois (Aven) Throneberry, passed away November 16, 2005, in his home surrounded
by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 21, 2005, at 1
p.m. in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte with burial to follow
in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens with full military honors provided. Visitation will be
held on Sunday, November 20, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial
donations may be made in Charlie's memory to Community Hospices of America, 1465
E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804. Online condolences can be made at www.thiemeshadel.com.
AND
Throneberry, Charles E. "Charlie" 1 May 1936 - 16 Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005
[Son of H. H. & Lois (Aven) Thorneberry; married Judy]
Chas E. "Charlie" Throneberry, 69, passed away November 16, 2005, in his
home, surrounded by his loving family. Charlie was born May 1, 1936, in Nixa, Missouri,
to HH and Lois (Aven) Throneberry. He was baptized at an early age in the Church of
Christ, Nixa. Charlie attended Nixa School, Springfield Senior High School, Southwest

Missouri State College, and Oklahoma University at Norman, Oklahoma, where he
received a degree in Commercial Banking. Charlie served in the Missouri National Guard
from 1954 to 1960. His early career was in the banking industry, where he was employed
for 30 years. While in banking, Charlie and Kenneth Buttrick co-owned Springfield
Yellow Cab Co. After his retirement from banking as Senior Vice President , Charlie
served as Executive Vice President for Executive Coach Builders for ten years. He and
his wife, Judy, owned and operated a Lincoln, Cadillac Limousine dealership for several
years in Las Vegas, Nevada. Charlie and Patrick L. Scherr co-owned and operated
Cardwell & Scherr's Moving Inc. for ten years in Jefferson City, Missouri. Charlie loved
Springfield and was a member and past member of several organizations. He currently
held a membership in the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and Scottish Rite and United Five,
where he was a member for 30 years. Charlie was a past member of Royal Order of
Jesters Court #73. Other memberships and positions held were: past Presidents and
Director of Twin Oaks Country Club; past member of Las Vegas International Country
Club, Las Vegas, Nevada; past member of Meadow Lake Country Club, Jefferson City;
past President and Director and one of the CoFounders of the Heart of the Ozarks
Sertoma Club; past Director of Springfield Boys Club; past Director of Springfield Girls
Club; past Chairman of United Way; past member of Elks Lodge #409. Charlie loved
golf and greatly enjoyed playing with all his buddies. He loved the football season and
enjoyed watching all of the games. Charlie's favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys,
owned by his longtime friend, Jerry Jones. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents;
his only son, Gregory Lee; his first wife, Nancy; and his brothers-in-law, Rollan D.
Rogers and Michael McAlister. He is survived by his wife of the home, Judy Scherr
Throneberry; his sister, Betty L. Rogers of Tulsa, Okla.; brothers-in-law, Patrick L.
Scherr of Springfield, Mo., Steve Scherr of Jefferson City, Mo., and Dr. David Martin of
Omaha, Ark.; sisters-in-law, Marty Scherr of Jefferson City, Mo., Monica McAlister of
Springfield, Mo., and Jody Martin of Omaha, Ark.; nieces, Jacque Rogers-Scholl of
Tulsa, Okla., Rena Scherr of Jefferson City, Mo., and Rebecca Martin of Fayetteville,
Ark.; nephews, Mark Rogers of Dallas, Texas, Chad Scherr of New York, N.J., Todd
Scherr, Troy Scherr and Adam Scherr, all of Jefferson City, Mo., Michael Lee McAlister
of Springfield, Mo., and David Martin of Fayetteville, Ark.; he also had many cousins he
loved dearly. We wish to thank Dr. Gary Hoos, Charlie's oncologist at St. John's Regional
Health Center, and Community Hospice, including Stephanie Scott and Kenya Lear, for
their generous support and kindness. A very special thank you to Jeannie Rimmer for her
courageous assistance the last six days and nights of Charlie's life. We regret due to
family illness that we will be unable to host visitors following the ceremony. Funeral
services will be held on Monday, November 21, 2005, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of ThiemeShadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte with burial to follow in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens with full military honors provided. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November
20, 2005, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made in
Charlie's memory to Community Hospice of America, 1465 E. Primrose, Springfield,
MO 65804. Online condolences can be made at www.thieme-shadel.com
Throneberry, Lois G. 4 Oct 1910 - 4 Dec 1989 OH 7 Dec 1989
[Note: married Herman Throneberry 3 Jan 1905 - Dec 1980]

Lois G. Throneberry, 79, Springfield, died at 4:30 a.m. Monday in the home of
her daughter after a long illness. Mrs. Throneberry, a homemaker and former Nixa
resident, lived in Springfield since 1950. She was a member of Nixa Church of Christ.
She is survived by a daughter, Betty Rogers, Springfield; a son, Charles, Springfield; two
sisters, Archie Ward, Springfield, and Merle. Owen, Nixa; and two grandchildren, Mark
A. Rogers, Charlotte, N.C., and Jacque Rogers, St. Louis. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Herman, and a grandson, Greg Throneberry. Memorials may be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Throneberry, Maude Elizabeth 1886 - Aug 1967
Mrs. Maude Elizabeth Throneberry, 81, of Springfield, died at 8:12 a.m.
yesterday in Sunshine Acres Rest Home after several months illness. A member of St.
Paul Methodist Church, she is survived by one son, H. H. Throneberry, 814 Tracy; three
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday in Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. John Bertz officiating. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery in Battlefield. [30 Mar 1885 - 15 Aug 1967]
(Springfield Leader-Press – 16 August 1967).
Thurman, F. Lee 1955 - 15 Dec 1974 OH 19 Dec 1974 p1
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought
A search is being conducted for a car occupied by a middle-aged couple which
left the scene of a fatal accident on U.S. 65 about seven miles south of Ozark Friday,
Dec. 13, the Missouri Highway Patrol reported Sunday night. F. Lee Thurman, 19 of
1722 East Cherry. was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Johns Hospital after the 11:25
p.m. accident. Thurman was the ninth Ozarks traffic fatality this month. The Highway
Patrol said Thurman was driving north when his car stalled. Thurman and a passenger,
whose name hasn’t been released, were pushing the car off the roadway when the other
vehicle struch Thurman. Thurman lived in Portersville, Calif. until last year and was on
the football and track teams four years and was school newspaper sports editor three
years before graduating from the high school there. Thurman had been stationed at Tinker
Air Force Base in Oklahoma and as an airman first class. He was home on leave when the
hit-and-run accident happened
Thurman, Gloria Jean (Swearengin) 8 Mar 1942 - 27 Apr 1999 CCH-N 12 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of Roy Emmett & Ruby (Wester) Swearengin; married Billy V.
Thurman]
Gloria Jean Thurman, 57, Ozark, died at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday April 27, 1999 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Mrs. Thurman was born March 8, 1942 in
Fordland, the daughter of Roy Emmett Swearengin and Ruby Wester Swearengin. Gloria
was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, and
a sister, Phyllis Dean. Survivors include her husband Billy V. Thurman, a daughter and
her husband Beth and Joe Hardcastle of Sparta, a son and his wife Greg and Teresa
Thurman of Sparta, her mother Ruby Swearengin of Springfield, and 3 grandchildren
Sara and Mikalah Hardcastle and Wyatt Thurman. Also surviving are many other
relatives and friends. Memorial Services were at 1 p.m. Friday, April 30, 1999 in Harris,
A Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. The body has been cremated. There was no formal

visitation. In lieu of flowers the family requested memorial donations be made to a trust
fund for Gloria's grandchildren and can be left at the funeral home, or mailed to Harris, A
Heritage Funeral Home at PO Box 326 Ozark, Missouri 65721.
Thurman, James Grant
1867 - Mar 1955
CCR 31 Mar 1955
Funeral services for James Grant Thurman, 87, for years a merchant and miller at
Republic and a resident of Billings the past two years, were held Wednesday afternoon in
the Republic Baptist Church, with Rev. Russell Ward Officiating. Burial was in Wade
Chapel Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Billings. Mr. Thurman
died at Ontario, Calif, where he was visiting relatives of injuries received when he was
struck by a car. Survivors include two sons, Orville of Springfield and Trenton of Valejo,
Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. Opal Arnold of San Bernadino, Calif, Mrs. Florence
Watkinson of Billings and Mrs. Iris Green of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. W. C. O’Neal of
Ontario and Mrs. Mattie Williams of Republic, nine grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Thurman, Jim D. 20 Nov 1942 - 10 Jan 2004 SN-L 18 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Buel & Juanita Thurman; married Linda]
Jim D. Thurman, Ozark, received his heavenly reward on Jan. 10, 2004. He was
born in Alva, Okla. on Nov. 20, 1942, to Buel and Juanita Thurman, and graduated from
Northwestern Okla. St. University. He served the U.S. Army from 1967-69. He was a
college professor most of his life and was teaching at Central Bible College at the time of
his death. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons Brett, Ryan and Matt; many relatives in
Mo. and Okla.; and a host of friends and students nationwide who loved him dearly.
Services were Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Central Bible College. Memorial contributions may be
sent to CBC Student Scholarship Fund.
Thurman, Margaret Odessa (?) 1880 - 23 Feb 1947 CCR 27 Feb 1947 p3
[Note: married James G. Thurman]
Mrs. Jim Thurman passed away Monday morning at her home in Republic after a
lingering illness. Besides Mrs. Dick Watkinson, a daughter, she is survived by her
husband, two other daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements are incomplete
pending the arrival of relatives from California.
AND
Thurman, Margaret Odessa (?) 1880 - 23 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1
Mrs. Margaret Odessa Thurman, 66, wife of James G. Thurman, died at her home
in Republic Feb. 23, following a lingering illness. Besides her husband, she is survived
by two sons, Orville of Springfield and Trenton of Los Angeles, Calif.; three daughters,
Mrs. Iris Green of Republic, Mrs. Florene Watkinson of Billings, and Mrs. Opal Arnold
of Riverside, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Baptist
church in Republic, with Rev. Russell Ward officiating. Burial was made in the Wade
Chapel cemetery under the direction of the Thurman Funeral Home of Republic.
Tidwell, Minnie Serena (Rozell) 27 Jul 1916 - 13 Mar 2002 CCN-J 19 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Jim & Adeline (Rhoades) Rozell; married 26 May 1933 Everett
Welcome Tidwell 10 Feb 1910 - Jan 1968]

Minnie Serena Tidwell, 85, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2002 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 27, 1916 in Protem to Jim and Adeline
(Rhoades) Rozell. On May 26, 1933 she was united in marriage to Everett Welcome
Tidwell. Together they farmed and made a home in the Bradleyville community for the
family they loved. Mrs. Tidwell later worked at Hagale Industries and continued to sew
for those she loved. She accepted the Lord in 1939 and has served Him since that time.
She most recently attended Calvary Bible Church. Her husband preceded her in death in
1968. She was also preceded in death by five brothers, Toney, Loy, John, Jess and Norm,
a sister, Eacie Sharp, and her parents. Survivors include: three children and their spouses,
Lavonna and Winford Brashers, Wyandotte, OK, Lavon and E.C. Hensley, Nixa, and
Larry and Sue Ann Tidwell, Ozark; five grandchildren, Vicky, Keith, Bruce, Janel, and
Megan; five great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and friends. Funeral services were
2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Joe Fahl and
Pastor Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial followed in Wolf Cemetery, Protem. Visitation
was Thursday in the funeral home.
Tieche, Jack K. 27 Jun 1933 - 15 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Son of Leroy & Audry Alice (Brenner) Tieche; married Merrilee]
Jack K. Tieche, 57, Ozark, died Friday, Feb. 15, 1991, following a short illness.
He was born June 27, 1933, in New Castle, Penn., to Leroy and Audry Alice Brenner
Tieche. After his father's death in 1939, the family moved to Glendale, Calif., where Jack
Tieche received his education. He served in the U.S. during the Korean Conflict. He was
owner and president of Aluminum Dip Braze Co., Burbank, Calif., until his retirement in
1988. He had been a member of Elk's Lodge for the past 37 years and was a present
member of Elk's Lodge No. 409. He is survived by his wife, Merrilee; two sons, Kent,
and his wife, Maria, Sun Valley, Calif., and Gary, and his wife, Patty, Los Angeles,
Calif.; two daughters, Kimberly Tieche, Azusa, Calif., and Maria Melton, and her
husband, Randy, Rogersville; two sisters, Barbara Fell, La Crescenta, Calif., and Janet
West, and her husband, Bob, Carson City, Nev.; three granddaughters, Cassandra Garcia,
Azusa, Calif., Siera Tieche, Sun Valley, Calif, and Sarah Melton, Rogersville; his
mother-in-law, Tommye Jo Chaillie, Ozark; and many friends and relatives. Elks
memorial services were Monday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte.
The body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to
Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 3653 South Ave., Springfield, Mo. 65807.
Tiede, Ida A. (Wieck) 1883 - 12 Apr 1961 CCR 20 Apr 1961 p5
[Note: Daughter of August F. & Anna (Miekeley) Wieck; Married Wilhelm Tiede]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida A. Tiede, 77, formerly of Billings, who died
Wednesday in an Anaheim, Calif. rest home were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel
at Billings with the Rev. Harry O. Hein officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Tiede was a member of the St. Peter’s Evangelical Church of Billings. She is
survived by two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Zieroth of Anaheim and Mrs. Minnie Kemmling of
Alhambra, Calif.
Tiede, Ralph 23 Sep 1883 - 6 Mar 1970 CCR 12 Mar 1970 p8

[Note: Son of John & Emma (Engle) Tiede; married Alice Watkinson 18 Dec 1887 - 21
Jan 1980]
Ralph Tiede, 86, of Billings, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center
following a five-week illness. A lifelong resident of the Billings area. Mr. Tiede was a
retired farmer and member of the Billings Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife,
Alice; one son, Jack Tiede of Picayune, Miss. and five grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Billings Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy Wilson
officiated with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of
Cantrell of Billings.
Tilford, Wendy Lynn (Burnett) 1 Feb. 1956 – 22 Apr 1997 CCH-N 23 Apr 1997
Wendy Lynn Burnett Tilford, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 41, died April 18,
1997, in her home. She was formerly from Ozark. The memorial service was held
Tuesday, April 22, 1997, at Peakview Church of God, Colorado Springs, with the Rev.
Rexford L. Louth officiating. Mrs. Tilford, a homemaker, was born February 1, 1956, in
San Bernardino, California. She was married to William H. “Buck” Tilford in Las Vegas
on October 3, 1989. She loved embroidery, home decorating, and raising dogs. She
graduated from Ozark High School in 1974. She is survived by her devoted husband,
Buck; and loving children, 3 sons, Travis G. Combs, Anamosa, Iowa, Nicholas A. and
Jared D., both of the home, and a daughter, Stephanie M. of Albuquerque, New Mexico;
a sister, Phyllis Hunter, Denver, Colorado; Cheri Russell, Ozark, Jonna Beth, unknown,
and a brother, Randy Burnett of Albuquerque, N.M. The family will greatly miss her. She
was preceded in death by her mother, Vonna Mae (Becky), California; her father,
Wendell Francis “Windy” Burnett and Dora Lea Burnett of Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Crest Care, 1133 E. Hatcher Rd., Phoenix, Arizona, 85020.
Tillman, Alma Hazle 25 Feb 1904 - 28 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Daughter of Joseph Albert & Dovie Ann (Porter) Tillman]
Alma Hazle Tillman, 87, died Tuesday morning, May 28, 1991, in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center. She was born Feb. 25, 1904, near Mentor and was the daughter of
Joseph Albert and Dovie Ann Porter Tillman. She lived most of her life in Greene County
and was a member of Center Point Church of Christ. She was a charter member of Palace
Garden Club. Survivors include two brothers, Clay Tillman and Stanley Tillman, both of
Rogersville; two sisters, Christie Vrooman, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Chloe McCleary,
Oak Grove, Ark.; two nephews; two nieces; and several great nieces and nephews. The
funeral was Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Bruce Veteto officiating.
Burial was in Dodson Cemetery.
Tillman, Cora Ann 1886 - 2 Jan 1968 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
Miss Cora Ann Tillman, 81, Rogersville, died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday in BurgeProtestant Hospital. Miss Tillman, a lifelong resident of Greene County, was a member of
Center Point Church of Christ. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Paralee Shelton of
Ozark. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Dwayne Bray
officiating. Burial will be in Dodson Cemetery.
Tillman, Dovie Ann 1880 - 25 Sep 1962

CCR 27 Sep 1962 p1

Funeral services for Mrs. Dovie Ann Tillman, 82, of Route 2, Rogersville, who
died Tuesday afternoon at her home following a long illness will be held at 2 p.m.
Saturday at the Harris Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev. Dwayne Bray officiating.
Burial will be in Dodson Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Mentor community, north
of Ozark, Mrs. Tillman was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ. She is
survived by two sons, Clay and Stanley, both of Route 2, Rogersville; three daughters,
Miss Hazel Tillman of the home, Mrs. Christie Vrooman, Rolla and Mrs. Chloe Tennis,
Hollister, and six grandchildren.
Tillman, E. Pearl (Hacker) 12 Sep 1909 - 21 Jan 1973 OH 27 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Roscoe & Myrtle Jeniva (Wills) Hacker; married Leslie Clay
Tillman 16 Apr 1906 - 29 Nov 1991]
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Tillman, 63, of Route 2,
Rogersville, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Marsh Funeral Chapel here with the
Rev. John Perryman officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery southwest of
Rogersville. Mrs. Tillman died in her home at 5 p.m. Sunday after a 6-year illness. She
was a housewife, a member of the Mentor Baptist Church and she had lived in this
community most of her life. Surviving are her husband, Clay; three brothers, Herman
Wills, Route 2, Rogersville; Howard Hacker, 936 West Lombard Springfield and Frank
Hacker 1436 South Campbell, Springfield; and two sisters, Mrs. Muriel McDaniel, Route
2, Springfield and Mrs. Opal Freelove, 3051 West Chestnut, Springfield
Tillman, Harris L. 1905 - 23 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: married Mayme]
ROGERSVILLE - Harris L. “Bill” Tillman, 69, of Route 2, Rogersville, died at
9:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home after a short illness. A lifelong resident of the
Rogersville community, he was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Mayme; two daughters,
Mrs. Lillian Lemasters, Clarksville, Ark. and Mrs. Gloria Beshears, 2138 East
Cambridge, Springfield, a brother, Chester, of 1446 East Cozy, Springfield; eight
grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Saturday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Howard Opperman
officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Cemetery.
Tillman, Harry 1907 - 4 Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
Funeral services for Harry Tillman, 61, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Marsh Chapel in Rogersville with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin, Hal McAnally and
Charles Ivan Hedgpeth officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery west of Rogersville.
Mr. Tillman died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in a car in a machine shed on the family farm.
His death was termed an apparent suicide by coroner Ralph Thieme.
Tillman, Inez 29 Aug 1902 - 21 Jan 1959 CCR 29 Jan 1959 p5
Funeral services for Miss Inez Tillman, 56, who died Wednesday, Jan. 21 were
held Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Rev. Roy Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include
her father, James Tillman of McCracken; and two sisters, Mrs. Opal Kelley of Tulsa,
Okla, and Mrs. Clell Huff of Rogersville, Mo.

Tillman, John Stanley
1888 - 25 Dec 1962 CCR 27 Dec 1962 p1
John Stanley Tillman, 74, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at his
home seven miles west of Rogersville after a lingering illness.
Mr. Tillman, a
lifelong resident of Greene County, was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ.
He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Tillman is survived by two sisters, Miss Cora
Ann Tillman of the home and Mrs. Paralee Shelton, Route 2, Ozark. Harris of Ozark will
announce arrangements.
Tillman, John Washington 13 Aug 1869 - 31 Oct 1958
CCR 7 Nov 1958 p1
Funeral services for John Washington Tillman, 89, of the Mentor community who
died Friday, Oct 31, were held Monday, at 1:30 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark, with Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin. Survivors include two sons, Chester Tillman of Springfield and Harris
Tillman of the home; two brothers, Joe Tillman of Mentor and Ross Tillman of
Springfield; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Tillman, Joseph A. 20 Nov 1875 - 5 Aug 1961 CCR 10 Aug 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Joseph A. M. & Rebbecah (Cunningham) Tillman]
Funeral services for Joseph A. Tillman, 85, who died Saturday, August 5, were
held Monday, August 7, at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with burial in Dodson
Cemetery. Dwayne Bray officiated. He had been a member of the Church of Christ for
many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Dove Tillman; two sons, Clay and Stanley
Tillman of Rogersville, Route 2; three daughters, Miss Hazel Tillman of the home, Mrs.
Christie Vrooman of Rolla and Mrs. Chloe Tennis of Branson, six grandchildren, five
great grandchildren and one brother, Ross Tillman of Springfield.
Tillman, Joseph Stanley 26 Sep 1920 - 27 Feb 1996 CCH-N 2 Mar 1996
[Note: Son of Joseph A. & Dovie Ann (Porter) Tillman; married 1939 Emogene Stone]
Joseph Stanley Tillman, age 75, of Rogersville, died Tuesday, February 27, 1996,
in Springfield Park Care Center. He was born September 26, 1920, and was the son of
Joseph A. and Dovie Ann (Porter) Tillman, and grandson of Joseph A.M. Tillman,
Greene County Presiding Judge in the early 1900's. He had lived in the Mentor
community all of his life, educated in the area schools, and as a youth was an active 4-H
member, and later a youth leader. He was involved in community, educational and
political affairs. As a Centennial Farm owner he produced milk, beef, hay and grain and
enjoyed his garden. He served 33 years with the Greene County A.S.C.S. office, first
doing field service, and the last nine years served in the county office. In 1970 he became
a member of the National A.F.E.C. Mr. Tillman worked for the transportation division of
Logan R-8 and Springfield R-12 School systems. He was a member of the Church of
Christ and a charter member of Logan Elementary and Logan-Rogersville High School
PTA. He also served as an FHA Chapter parent in 1968 and 1969. He was a member of
the Greene County University Extension service from 1961-1965 and a Dodson
Cemetery board member for 25 years. He was united in marriage to Emogene Stone, of
Lindenlure in 1941. They made their home in the Mentor community. Survivors include:
his wife, Emogene; a son, John Joseph, and his wife, Katie, Springfield; a daughter,

Becky Mathenia, and her husband, Dan, Rogersville; six grandchildren, Joseph Chris and
wife, Traci, Rogersville, Aaron, Kevin and Amy Tillman, Springfield, and Adam and
Holly Mathenia, Rogersville; two sisters, Christie Vrooman, Rolla, and Chloe Tennis,
Hollister, two sisters-in-law, Jane Tillman, Springfield, and Kathleen Short, Rogersville;
and a number of nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held Friday, March 1, 1996
in Adam's Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Humble and Kevin Wilkerson
officiating. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery.
Tillman, Josie J. 1862 - 15 Apr 1957 CCR 18 Apr 1957 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Josie J. Tillman, 93 who died Friday, April 12 at her
home on Route 2, Rogersville were held Monday, April 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the residence
with Charles Perry officiating. Burial was in Dodson Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, John Tillman of the home; and two daughters, Miss Cora
Tillman of the home and Mrs. Paralee Shelton of Route 2, Ozark.
Tillman, Leslie Clay 16 Apr 1906 – 29 Nov 1991 NN-E 5 Dec 1991
Leslie Clay Tillman, 85, Rogersville, died at 5:37 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 1991 in
Cox Medical Center North, Springfield. He was born April 16, 1906 in the Mentor
community and was the son of Joseph A. and Dovie Porter Tillman. On Feb. 25, 1928 he
married Pearl Hacker. She and an infant son preceded him in death. He married Jane
Slentz on May 24, 1975. He was a farmer and was active in community and political
issues. He was a board member of M.F.A. Oil Co., and served on Mentor and Logan
boards of education. He was a member of South National Church of Christ. Survivors
include his wife, Jane; two sisters, Christie Vrooman, Oklahoma City, Okla., and Chloe
Tennis, Hollister; a brother, Stanley Tillman, Rogersville; five stepchildren, Bill Slentz,
Moody, Texas, Jack Slentz, Oklahoma City, John Slentz and Judy Pottinger, both of
Mesa, Ariz., and Raymond Slentz, Wichita, Kansas; 12 stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with W. K. Boyce officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home.
Tillman, LoVenna “Tillie” 18 Oct 1912 - 28 Sep 2004 SN-L 30 Sep 2004
LoVenna "Tillie" Tillman, 91, Marshfield, passed away at 5:15 a.m. Tuesday,
Sept. 28, 2004, in the Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 1, 2004, in the First Baptist Church, Marshfield, under the direction of
Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to World Vision in care
of the funeral home.
Tillman, Maude M. (Bradley) 24 Nov 1881 - 7 Feb 1958 CCR 13 Feb 1958 p1
[note: first name spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maud M. Tillman, 76, who died Friday, Feb 7, were
held Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark, with Rev. W. E. Dowell
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. She
was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James E.

Tillman; one son , Jeff Tillman of Fostorian, Ohio; three daughters, Miss Inez Tillman of
Nevada, Mrs. Opal Kelley of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Geneva Huff of Rogersville; three
sisters, Mrs. Nolia Brazeal of Rogersville, Mrs. Delancy Sager of Sparta and Mrs. Lyly
Gray of California, one brother, George Bradley of Galloway; three grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Tillman, Nancy Elizabeth (Harris) 1868 - 23 Nov 1956 CCR 29 Nov 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Tillman, 88 who died Nov. 20 were
held Friday, Nov. 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mentor Baptist Church with Revs. Locke and
Evans officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under the direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. She had been a faithful member of the Mentor Church
since 1940 and was active in all phases of church work. Survivors include her husband,
John W. Tillman; two sons, Chester Tillman of Springfield and Harris Tillman of the
home; one brother, Ben Harris of Aurora; four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Tilman, Gilbert E. 14 Sep 1923 - 26 Mar 1994 OH 6 Apr 1994
[Note: Son of Keith E. & Mary E. (Easter) Tilman; married 11 Sep 1944 Ruby LaFern
Southards 4 Feb 1923 - 15 Jan 1998]
Gilbert E. Tilman, 70, Nixa, passed away at 8:17 a.m. Saturday, March 26, 1994
in Nixa Park Care Center, Nixa. Tilman, a retired barber after 30 years, was born Sept.
14, 1923 in Lawndale, the son of Keith E. and Mary E. Easter Tilman. He was united in
marriage Feb. 11, 1944 in Mountain Home, Ark., to Fern Southards. He was a World
War II Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, and a sister. He
is survived by his wife, Fern, two daughters, Dena Stockton and husband Bill,
Rogersville, Cathy Arlington and husband, Joe, Springfield; two grandsons, Stacy and
Brett; two granddaughters, Tracy and Amy; five brothers, four sisters, several nieces,
nephews, and many friends. Services were Tuesday, March 29, 1994 at Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Wes Arlington officiating. Burial with military
honors was in Springfield. The family requested that memorial donations be made to the
Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 1650 South Ave., Springfield, 65809.
Tilman, Ruby LaFern (Southards) 4 Feb 1923 - 15 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
[Note: Daughter of Luther & LaVena Bell Southards; married 11 Feb 1944 Gilbert E.
Tilman 14 Sep 1923 - 26 Mar 1994]
Ruby LaFern "Fern" Tilman, 74, Nixa, died Thursday, January 15, 1998 in her
home. Fern was born February 4, 1923 in Sycamore, the daughter of Luther and LaVena
Bell Southards. She was married to Gilbert Tilman, February 11, 1944 in Mountain
Home, Ark. She was employed with Prodemco, as a demonstrator. She enjoyed traveling
and liked to fish, cook and to crochet in her leisure time. She also enjoyed spending time
with Caleb her great-grandson. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Dena
and Bill Stockton, Rogersville, Cathy and Joe Arington, Springfield, a brother, James
Southards, Sycamore, two grandsons, Stacy and Brett Stockton, two granddaughters,
Tracy Schlak and Amy Stockton, and one great-grandson, Caleb Schlak. She is preceded
in death by her husband Gilbert March 26, 1994, her parents, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday January 20, 1998 in Harris a Heritage Funeral

Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Wes Arington officiating. Burial will follow in the Springfield
National Cemetery Visitation will be from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Monday in the Funeral home.
Tillman, Zelda Mae (?) Black 18 Sep 1921 - 30 Dec 2005 SN-L 1 Jan 2005
[Note: married second Roy Tillman]
Zelda Mae Tillman, 84, of Ozark, was born on September 18, 1921, in Quanah,
Texas, and passed away on December 30, 2005, in Ozark, Missouri. Zelda was a
committed mother and grandmother, who in her free time enjoyed reading, crocheting,
and knitting. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her two sons, Wayne Black,
of Amarillo, Texas, and Lee Tillman, of Mansfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren, five
great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death
by her parents, her husband Roy Tillman, and two sons, Calvin H. Black and Paul W.
Black. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2006, in the chapel of
Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at Rivermonte, with visitation following the service.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2006, at Memory
Gardens Cemetery, in Amarillo, Texas. In her honor, a memorial has been established
with the American Cancer Society, 3322 S. Campbell, Suite R, Springfield, Missouri
65807, or may be left with the funeral home. Online personal condolences may be made
at www.thieme-shadel.com.
Tilton, Lillian Ellen (Russell) 28 Mar 1904 - 22 Oct 1993 OH 27 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Ellen (Abbott) Russell; married Arthur Tilton who died
1972]
Lillian Ellen Tilton, 89, Ozark, died Friday, Oct. 22, 1993 at 10:28 p.m., in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born March 28, 1904 in Sparta, the daughter of
Charles and Ellen Abbott Russell. She was united in marriage to Arthur Tilton. She was a
member of the Southside Church of Christ in Ozark for the past several years. Before
moving back to Ozark, she had resided in Rolla, where she was employed with the
University of Missouri-Rolla in the food service department. She loved sewing and
needlework of all types. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Tilton in
1972; her parents; a son, Bobby; two sisters, Anna Russell and Bessie Chaftin. Survivors
include three sons, Charles, and his wife, Doris Tilton, Diamond, Bill Tilton, St. Louis,
Hurbert and his wife, Darlene Tilton, Little Rock, Ark.; one daughter, Coetta Miller; 15
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday, Oct. 25, in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Memorial Cemetery, Rolla.
Timmerman, Basil Buryl 2 May 1903 - 25 Jun 1989 NN-E 29 Jun 1989
Basil Buryl Timmerman, 86, of Ozark, formerly of Lebanon, died at Springfield
General Hospital June 25. Graveside services for Mr. Timmerman were held June 27 at
the New Hope Cemetery, near Russ, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home,
Lebanon. Mr. Timmerman was a farmer.
Timmons, Shirley Mae (Jones) 6 Sep 1925 - 11 May 1998 CCH-N 20 May 1998
Shirley Mae Timmons, age 72, of Ozark, died Monday, May 11, 1998, in her
home. She was born Sept. 5, 1925, in Chicago, Ill., and was the daughter of Archie W

and Minnie (Strom) Jones. On Oct. 13, 1961, she married Ronald Timmons. She retired
as an executive secretary for the U.S. government. Mrs. Timmons was a member of the
American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors include: her husband, Ronald, a daughter, Roxane
Young and her husband, Steve, New Market, Va.; a granddaughter, Sandy Schultz, Zion,
Ill.; a brother, Arch Jones, and a sister, Marilyn Patton, both of Ozark. A graveside
funeral was Friday, May 15, 1998, in Hopedale Cemetery with Pastor Rodney Weeks
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Tindle, Arthur 14 Jul 1907 - 28 Jun 1959
CCR 2 Jul 1959 p9
[Note; son of William R. & Ida Angeline (Kessinger) Tindle]
Funeral services for Arthur Tindle, 51, who died Sunday, June 28, at Mercy
Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness, were held Tuesday afternoon at Chaffin
Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery
under direction of Chaffin. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors
include two sons, Roger Carl, of the home and Jerry Lee, El Reno, Okla.; his mother,
Mrs. Ida Tindle, Springfield; four brothers, Reg and Ralph, Sparta, Nile, St. Joseph and
Frank, Ozark; and four sisters, Miss Marion Elda Tindle, Springfield, Mrs. Clarice
Grubaugh, Nixa, Mrs. Velma Baird, Ozark and Mrs. Ramah Bray, Sparta.
Tindle, Charles Edward 2 May 1874 - 15 Jun 1953
CCR 25 Jun 1953 p1
Funeral services for Charles Edward Tindle, 70, who died June 15 at Mercy
Infirmary, Springfield, following a three year illness, were held last Thursday in the
Chaffin Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Worth Caughron. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Anderson County, Kentucky, he had
spent most of his life in the Prospect community southeast of Ozark, where he was a
well-known farmer. In 1894, he was united in marriage to Sarah Emma Hilton and to this
union were born twelve children, four of whom preceded him in death. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Emma Tindle; six daughters, Mrs. Flossie Humble, Springfield, Mrs..
Maggie Well, Chicago, Mrs. Erma Cunningham and Mrs, Julia Lemmel, both of Crete,
Ill., Mrs. Nora Spicer, Modessa, N. Y., and Mrs. Zoe Fears, Kansas City, two sons,
Charley and Clell, both in California; 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and two
sisters, Mrs. Maude Bain and Mrs. Pearl McCoy, both of Ozark. He was a member of the
Prospect Baptist Church.
Tindle, Daniel Wayne, Sp4 24 Mar 1946 - 11 Mar 1969 CCR 27 Mar 1969 p1
[Note: Son of Reg & Grace (McDaniel) Tindle; married 15 Jul 1964 Violet Jewell
Moody ]
Sp4 Daniel W. Tindle Loses Life in Vietnam
Sp4 Daniel W. Tindle, 22, husband of Mrs. Violet Tindle, Oldfield and son of
Mrs. and Mrs. Reg Tindle, Rt. l. Sparta, died in South Vietnam March 12. He was first
reported missing, but the parents have now received a telegram from the Secretary of the
Army saying the body has been recovered. Known as Danny, Sp4 Tindle was last seen
checking gravel under a ramp at a ferry site when he fell into the water. An only son, he
entered the Army May 8, 1966, arrived in Vietnam Oct. 13 and won two promotions
within four months of service there. Sp4 Tindle was married to the former Miss Violet

Moody of Oldfield shortly after graduating from Sparta High School in 1964. He was
employed for several years by Major Cheese, Inc. Ozark.
Tindle, Frank W. 23 Jul 1909 - 11 Aug 1977 OH 18 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: Son of William R. & Ida Angeline (Kessinger) Tindle; married Leta 5 Nov 1914 6 Feb 1997
OZARK - Services for Frank W. Tindle, 68, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel here with the Revs. Tommy Bilyeu and Bruck Maples officiating. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery. He died at 10:35 a.m. Thursday in Christian County Nursing Home
here after a long illness. Mr. Tindle, a lifelong Ozark resident, was a member of the
Ozark First Baptist Church. He retired from Ash Grove Lime and Cement Company in
1965. Survivors include his wife, Leta; two sons, Jim of Chadwick and Gail of Crocker;
two brothers, Nile of St. Joseph and Ralph of Sparta; three sisters, Mrs. Rama Bray,
Sparta, Mrs. Clarice Grubaugh, Springfield and Miss Marion Elda Tindle, Springfield
and seven grandchildren.
AND
Tindle, Frank W. 23 Jul 1909 - 11 Aug 1977 OH 25 Aug 1977 p16
We wish to take this way to thank everyone for their kindness through the many
years of illness and death of our husband and father and for the flowers, cards, and food.
And, a special thanks to the Harris Funeral Home and to Joe Waggoner and family and to
everyone at the Christian County Nursing Home who took part in taking such wonderful
care of him. A special thanks to Kenneth and Ruth Meese and Norman and Georgia
Buxton, Joe and Jean Loomis to Tommy Bilyeu, Bruce Maples, Barbara Bray and Patty
MacDaniel and the pallbearers, Mrs. Frank Tindle, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tindle and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Gail Tindle and family.
Tindle, Gary Harrison 1958 - Feb 2003
Gary Harrison Tindle, 42, Springfield, died Thursday, near Wheatland MO, from
injuries in an automobile accident. Gary was a lifelong resident of the Springfield area.
He was a core buyer for his family’s auto parts business. He was preceded in death by his
mother, Virginia in 1999. Gary is survived by his son Josh Tindle-Rawlings of
Springfield; his father Jesse Tindle, Springfield; two sisters, Diana Rawlings of
Springfield and Cathy Robertson of the State of Ohio; three brothers Larry W. Tindle of
Springfield, Jerry L. Tindle of Ash Grove, MO, and Darrell D. Tindle of Springfield;
along with many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday at 10 a.m. in
Klingner Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be
Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. in the mortuary. Springfield News-Leader, February 8,
2003.
Tindle, Grace (McDaniel) 2 Aug 1905 - 9 Dec 1979 OH 13 Dec 1979 p3
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Newton “Ike” & Ida (Bray) McDaniel; married 14 Oct 1933
Reg Tindle 25 Jan 1903 - 15 Aug 1976]
Funeral services for Mrs. Grace Tindle, 74, Sparta, were held Wednesday in the
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Ron Melton officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery. Mrs. Tindle died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a short

illness. She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include a sister,
Mrs. Nellie Morris, Rogersville.
Tindle, Gradie 20 Jan 1918 - 5 Feb 2004 SN-L 6 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of George & Julia (West) Tinsley]
Mr. Gradie Tinsley, Billings, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2004, at the age
of 86. He was born January 20,1918, to George and Julia (West) Tinsley. Gradie was a
mechanic and a lifetime farmer in Billings. He was an avid golfer and devoted family
man. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters. He is
survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Helen (Schuch); two sons, Rex Tinsley, Billings,
and Ronnie Tinsley and wife Cindy, Billings; nine grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2004, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating. Burial will
follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters's UCC Memorial Fund. .
Tindle, Ida Angeline (Kessinger) 29 Jan 1876 - 12 Jan 1960 CCR 21 Jan 1960 p5
[Note: daughter of Andrew Jackson & Georgia Ann (Wade) Kessinger; married
William R. Tindle]
Funeral services for Mrs. Ida Angeline Tindle, 83, who died Tuesday, Jan. 12,
were conducted Thursday, Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel by Rev. Robert
Baker with burial in Prospect Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. She was united with
the Prospect Baptist Church at the age of 12 and later moved her membership to Mt. Zion
Baptist church. Survivors include four sons, Reg. Tindle and Ralph Tindle of Sparta,
Frank Tindle of Ozark and Nile Tindle of St. Joseph.; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Baird
of Ozark; Mrs. Clarice Grubaugh and Miss Marian Elda Tindle of Springfield and Mrs.
Ramah Bray of Sparta; 14 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Tindle, Illa F. (Clark) 26 May 1914 - 29 Sep 1993 OH 6 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of Brit & Ora (Bilyeu) Clark; married William Ralph Tindle 10 Feb
1911 - 11 Nov 1982]
Illa F. Tindle, 79, Sparta, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1993 at Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born May 26, 1914, the daughter of Brit and Ora Bilyeu Clark. She was
a lifelong resident of this area. Before retirement, she had been a floral designer working
for several area flower shops. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Preceding
her in death were her husband, William Ralph Tindle in 1982, a brother, Raymond Clark;
and her parents. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Lloyd, and her husband, Grady,
Ozark; a son, Ronald Tindle, Chicago, Ill.; two grandchildren, James Lloyd, and his wife
Sheila, Ozark, and Joleen VanHoose, and her husband, Joel, Henley; five greatgrandchildren, Amy, Stephanie, and Zachary Lloyd, and Aubrey and Andrew VanHoose;
two sisters-in-law, Ada Clark, Nixa; and Elda Tindle, Springfield; other relatives and
many friends. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Dr. Robert Brueck and the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in McCoy
Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Tindle, Jesse Harrison 8 Apr 1931 - Sep 2003

[Note: married Virginia]
Jesse Harrison Tindle, 72, Springfield, died Tuesday at 11:20 a.m. in his home
after a short illness. A lifelong area resident, Jesse was born in the Buffalo area. He was
owner/operator of Tindle Core Service. He was an avid racecar fan. He loved fishing and
karaoke. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Tindle in 1999; a son, Gary H.
Tindle earlier this year; and two brothers, Joe and Raymond. Jesse is survived by three
sons, Larry W. Tindle, Jerry L. Tindle and Darrell D. Tindle, all of Springfield; two
daughters, Cathy Robertson, state of Ohio, and Diana Rawlings of Springfield; 24
grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Attie Freeman, state of Texas,
Virginia Clark, Pleasant Hope, Mo., Glenda Williams and Sue Adams, both of
Springfield, and Betty Atwood of Pomme de Terre, Mo.; and one brother, Jimmy Tindle
of Springfield. Funeral services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Klingner Mortuary Chapel
with burial to follow in Prospect Cemetery. Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. in
the mortuary. Springfield News-Leader, September 25, 2003.
Tindle, Jessie Lee 16 Jul 1882 - 6 May 1951 CCR 10 May 1951
[Note: Son of John C. & Mary D. (Baron) Tindle; married Grace A. Deffenderfer 1888 1922]
Jesse Lee Tindle, 68-year-old farmer, died Sunday morning in the home of a
daughter, Mrs. Angie Garrison, near Linden. Mr. Tindle was a life-long resident of the
Ozark vicinity. He suffered a broken leg last December and never recovered. His wife,
Grace Deffenderfer Tindle, and one son, and a daughter preceded him in death. Survivors
include a son, Neil Tindle of Sparta; three daughters, Miss Inace Tindle of Ozark, Miss
Muriel Tindle of Nevada, and Mrs. Garrison; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Bain and Mrs.
Pearl McCoy, both of Ozark; a brother, Ed Tindle of Ozark, and nine grandchildren.
Services were held at 2:30 pm Monday in Chaffin chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Worth
Caughron officiating. Burial was in Selmore cemetery with Chaffin Funeral Home in
charge.
Tindle, John C. 31 Mar 1847 - 6 May 1923 CCR 11 May 1923
[Note: Son of Alfred & ? (?) Tindle; married Mary D. Baron 11 Jan 1851 - 10 Apr 1917]
To Memory of John C Tindle,
To the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Brethern of Friend Lodge, No. 352,,A.F.& A.M.
Your special committee appointed to draft a tribute of respect to the memory of
our deceased Brother, John C. Tindle, respectfully submit the following: Brother John C.
Tindle became a Master Mason in Lyceum Lodge in Kentucky in 1875, and affiliated
with Friend Lodge, January 10, 1885. May 7, 1887, he demitted from this Lodge to assist
as a charter member in the organization of the Lodge at Sparta, and returned to Friend
Lodge March 17, 1894, and maintained continuous membership with us until his death,
which occurred at his home five miles southeast of Ozark on Sunday, May 6, 1923, at the
age of 76 years, 1 month and 5 days. He was one of the oldest members of Friend Lodge
and one of the oldest Master Masons in this section, having been a member of the Order
for 48 years. In his younger days he was fairly active in the work of the Fraternity, to
which he was strongly attached, much more so than his usually quiet manner would
indicate. For several years his name has been on our honor roll as a ."Life Member,"
exempt from local lodge dues because of long membership. He was buried in the

Prospect cemetery by the side of his wife, on Monday, May 7, 1923, the burial ceremony
of our Fraternity being performed by officers and members of this Lodge, led by Past
Grand Master C. H. Briggs of Springfield. Be it Resolved, That in the death of Brother
John C. Tindle, Friend Lodge has "lost a faithful member, the community a good citizen,
and his children a devoted father.:
Resolved, that our sympathies be extended to the bereaved relatives; and that this tribute
be spread upon our records and published in the Ozark papers; and that copies hereof be
furnished to relatives of our departed Brother.
CHARLES E. REID, THOS. L. ROBERTSON
G. PURD HAYS, Committee.
AND
Tindle, John C. 31 Mar 1847 - 6 May 1923 CCR 25 May 1923
John C. Tindle, aged 76 years, 1 month and 6 days, died at his home south of
McCracken at 1:00 o'clock p. m., Sunday, May 6th, 1923. Funeral services were held at
the Prospect - Baptist church at 3:00 o'clock p, m.; Monday, conducted by Rev. C. M.
Deaver with interment in the Prospect cemetery. Of his immediate family, deceased
leaves seven children, four sons ;and three daughters.
Tindle, Leta Belle (Wiggins) 5 Nov 1914 - 6 Feb 1997 CCH-N 12 Feb 1997
[Note: Daughter of Henry & Minnie (Wimmer) Wiggins; married 10 Oct 1931 Frank
Tindle 23 Jul 1909 - Aug 1977]
Leta Belle Tindle, 82, Crane, formerly of Ozark, died Thursday, February 6,
1997, in Ozark Mountain Regional Health Care Center, Crane, Missouri. Leta was born
November 5, 1914, in Christian County, Missouri, the daughter of Henry and Minnie
Wimmer Wiggins. She was married to Frank Tindle October 10, 1931, in Ava, Missouri,
who preceded her in death. She was saved at the age of 11 in Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
She later was a member of First Baptist Church, Ozark. She enjoyed sewing and
gardening in her leisure time. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers
and three sisters. Survivors include: two sons and their wives, Jim and Lynnette Tindle,
Galena and Gail and Irene Tindle, Crocker; a sister, Mable Hilton, Springfield; seven
grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial followed in the Linden Cemetery, Sparta.
Tindle, Reg 25 Jan 1903 - 15 Aug 1976 OH 19 Aug 1976 p7
[Note: Son of William R. & Ida A. (Kessinger) Tindle; married Grace 2 Aug 1905 - 9
Dec 1979]
SPARTA - Reg Tindle, 73, Sparta, died at 4:15 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. He was a retired farmer and a longtime resident
of McCracken, Mo. Mr. Tindle was also a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church,
Survivors include his wife, Grace; three brothers, Frank of Ozark, Ralph of Sparta, and
Nile of St. Joseph; three sisters, Mrs. Ramah Bray, Sparta and Mrs. Clarice Grubaugh and
Miss Marian Elda Tindle, both of Springfield. Harris of Ozark will announce
arrangements.
Tindle, Roger Carl 22 Dec 1941 - 12 Apr 1974 OH 18 Apr 1974 p2

[Note: married 15 Apr 1963 Eunice Charlene Pruiett]
The Tindle family received notice of the death of their nephew Roger Carl Tindle
of Lakewood, Colorado. He died in California, working for the FBI. Cause of death is
unknown. Survivors are his wife, Charlene; one son, Jeffery Allen; one daughter, Janice
Lynn of the home; one brother, Jerry Tindle and his mother, Mrs. Cleo Williams, both of
El Reno, Okla. Harris of Ozark is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Tindle, Sarah Emma (Hilton) 30 Nov 1875 - 20 Jun 1959
CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
[Note: Daughter of Samuel W. & Emma Hilton, widow of Charles Edward Tindle 2
May 1874 - 15 Jun 1953]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Emma Tindle, 83, formerly of Ozark, who died
Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maggie Well, Chicago, after a long illness,
were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Chaffin Chapel at Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks
officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery. Survivors include five other daughters, Mrs.
Flossie Humble, Springfield, Mrs.. Erma Morrison and Mrs. Julie Lemmel, both of
Chicago, Mrs. Nora Spelser, state of Arizona, Mrs. Zoe Fears, Mission, Kan. two sons,
Charles Tindle and Cecil Tindle, both of the state of California.; 10 grandchildren and
several great grandchildren.
Tindle, William Robert 28 Dec 1871 - 8 Jan 1950 CCR 12 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of John C. & Mary D. (Baron) Tindle; married 17 Nov 1895 Ida Angeline
Kessinger 29 Jan 1876 - 12 Jan 1960]
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon in the Prospect Church for William
Robert Tindle, 78, long-time Christian County resident, who died Saturday. The Rev.
Reg Mapes officiated at the services. Burial was in the Prospect Cemetery under direction
of the Chaffin Funeral home. Mr. Tindle, was born in Indiana December 28, 1871, the
son of John C. and Mary D. Tindle. He came to Christian County as a child and spent the
remainder of his life here: He married Ida A. Kessinger November 17, 1895. To them 12
children were born, three of whom preceded him in death. He was a member of the Mt:
Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow; Mrs. Ida Tindle, five sons, Reg,
Arthur, Frank, Ralph and Nile; four daughters, Mrs. Ramah Bray, Mrs. Velma Baird,
Mrs. Clarice Grubaugh and Miss Marion Edla Tindle; two brothers, Edd and Jess Tindle;
two sisters, Mrs. Pearl McCoy and Mrs. Maude Bain; 14 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Tinsley, Amos Fred 15 Feb 1886 - 22 Oct 1967 CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John Henry & Mary (Hendrickson) Tinsley; married first Ada Newlon 3
Dec 1887 - 3 Aug 1933; married Elma R. 30 Sep 1894 - Mar 1974]
Funeral services for Amos F. Tinsley, 81, a resident of Nixa the past five years
and a real estate broker, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.
Dale DeLong officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery, north of Nixa. Mr. Tinsley died
at 1:25 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital at Springfield where he had been a patient for
a week. A native of Buffalo, Mr. Tinsley was employed in the office of the Missouri
Pacific Railway in St. Louis and Cincinnati for 17 years. A field man for the Missouri
Farmers Association and farm cooperatives in Missouri and Arkansas for 30 years. A
member of the Nixa Christian Church, Mr. Tinsley is survived by his wife, Elma; a

daughter, Mrs. Bascom Freeman, Little Rock, Ark; a son, James, Little Rock; and a
stepdaughter, Mrs. Clifford Schaeter, Nixa. Other survivors include five sisters, Mrs.
Edith Aldridge, Kinta, Okla., Mrs. Phil Bennett, Springfield, Mrs. Zella McGowan, Long
Beach, Calif.; Mrs., Ethel Olsen, San Francisco, and Mrs. Vera Goss, New Orleans. Also
surviving are three brothers, George, Long Beach, John, Carthage, Ellis, Noel; five
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and a great grandchild.,
Tinsley, Gradie Verbin 20 Jan 1918 - 5 Feb 2004 SN-L 6 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of George Washington & Julia Ann (West) Tinsley; married 1939 Helen
Schuch]
Mr. Gradie Tinsley, Billings, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2004, at the age
of 86. He was born January 20,1918, to George and Julia (West) Tinsley. Gradie was a
mechanic and a lifetime farmer in Billings. He was an avid golfer and devoted family
man. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers; and four sisters. He is
survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Helen (Schuch); two sons, Rex Tinsley, Billings,
and Ronnie Tinsley and wife Cindy, Billings; nine grandchildren; and six greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 7, 2004, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating. Burial will
follow in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 t o8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peters's UCC Memorial Fund.
Tinsley, Royal June 1921 - 23 Apr 1962 CCR 26 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Son of George Washington & Julia Ann (West) Tinsley
Funeral services for Royal J. Tinsley, 41, of Billings who died at 7:50 a.m.
Monday at the state sanitarium in Mt. Vernon, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. David Dillon officiating. Burial was in Wade
Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Mr. Tinsley, a lifelong resident of
the Billings community is survived by his mother, Mrs. Julie Tinsley, Billings; two
brothers, Gradie, Billings and Fayne, Springfield, Ill; and two sisters, Mrs. Velma Batson
and Mrs. Edith Batson, both of Billings.
Titmarsh, John "Jack" Bailey, Jr., Dr. 28 Jul 1930 - 6 Jan 2004 CCH-N 21 Jan 2004
Dr. John "Jack" Bailey Titmarsh Jr., 73, Ozark, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, in his
home. He was born July 28, 1930 in St. Joseph, Mo., the only child of John B. Titmarsh
Sr., and Anna Olesen Titmarsh.
On Oct. 4, 1980, he was united in marriage to Jo Ann Boutwell in Tustin, Calif.
Titmarsh began his professional life and pre-medical training at South Dakota
State University and was elected to the Phi Kappa Phi honor society. He attended the
University of South Dakota and Wake Forrest University Schools of Medicine and
graduated in 1957. While at Wake Forrest, he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha
Honor Medical Society. After his internship, he joined the United States Public Health
Service and was stationed on the Sioux Indian reservatios in southwestern South Dakota
for several years. He proudly served his country with the United States Army and was
honorably discharged at the rank of Major. Titmarsh took his specialty training at the
University of Missouri and practiced diagnostic radiology for many years in Orange
County, Calif. He held multiple offices in the Orange County Radiological Society and

served as president from 1979-1980. During that time he was honored with fellowship in
the American College of Radiology. After his retirement in 1992, he and his wife Jo Ann
purchased a farm outside of Ozark. He loved his family and his farm life where he
enjoyed running, hiking and caring for his dogs, horses and other animals. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda Teunnison; and a son, Spencer Craig
Titmarsh. He is survived by his loving wife, Jo Ann; three daughters, Alison Marie
Branson and husband Brett, Goodlettsville, Tenn., Heather Cognito and husband Philip,
Ozark, and Kirsten Jean Schellinger and husband Dough, Riverside, Calif.; two sons,
Gary Austin Titmarsh and wife Leslie, Moscow, Idaho, and David Graham Titmarsh,
Riverview, Fla.; six grandchildren; other relatives and several caring friends. In
accordance with Titmarsh's wishes, no formal services were held. The body was
cremated under the care of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Private family services
will follow at a later date.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Tittle, Charlene Estalea (Burris) 14 Apr 1953 - 21 Aug 2006 SN-L 25 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Gertie (Snow) Burris; married 20 Aug 1973 Martin C. Tittle,
Jr.]
Charlene Estalea Tittle, 53, of Benton Harbor, died Monday, August 21, 2006, at
Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, Mich. Charlene was born April 14, 1953, in Mansfield,
Missouri, to Roy and Gertie (Snow) Burris. She grew up on the family farm in Hartville,
Missouri. On August 20, 1973, she married Martin C. Tittle, Jr., in Springfield, Missouri.
Charlene is survived by her husband, Martin; her son, Martin of Benton Harbor, Mich.;
daughter, Melissa (Richard) Ward, of Benton Harbor; grandchildren, Angela and Austin
Ward; sisters Ceola (Danny) Jordan of Ozark, Mo., and Bonnie Stivers, of Sedalia, Mo.;
and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. A
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 p.m. today at Kerley-Starks & Menchinger
Family Funeral home, 2650 Niles Rd., with Rev. Billy Long officiating. Burial will
follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to
the service. Memorials may be made to the family. Those wishing to share a memory or
sign the guest book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Tizen, Thelma Augusta 16 May 1928 - 4 Jan 2002
Thelma Augusta Tizen, 73, Ozark, passed away Friday, January 4, 2002, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born May 16, 1928 in War, W.Va. At the age of five she and
her family moved to Virginia where her father worked in coalmines. Thelma was
baptized in a Baptist Church in Virginia. She was married to Virgil Pete Tizen Sr., who
preceded her in death. Nine brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Before
moving to Ozark in 1998, Thelma lived in Omaha, Ark. For twenty-two years. Survivors
include three children, Danny Tizen and his wife, Patty of Palm Bay, Fla., Virgil Tizen
Jr. of Ozark, Mo. and Brenda Buckner and her husband, Bob of Ozark; four
grandchildren, Kara, Adam, Cassandra and McKayla. A graveside service will be at 3:30
p.m. Monday, January 7, in Hopedale Cemetery, north of Ozark. Arrangements are under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends may come by the funeral home
from noon to 6 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to

Riverview Residential Place in care of the funeral home to be used for Branson trips that
Thelma always looked forward to. Springfield News-Leader, January 6, 2002.
Todd, Anthony P. “Tony” 14 Jan 1952 -16 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: Son of Beryl & Bertha (McHaffie) Todd]
Anthony P. "Tony" Todd, 39, died Friday, Nov. 16, 1990 in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, following an apparent heart attack. Born Jan. 14, 1952, in
Rogersville, he was the son of Beryl and Bertha McHaffie Todd. Much of his life was
spent in Rogersville and Wichita, Kan. He had lived in Buffalo for 13 years and was
employed at Zenith. He served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors at the time of death were his
wife, Glenneta; his parents, Beyrl and Bertha Todd, Rogersville; two daughters, Melissa
and Shelly, of the home; a brother, Russell Todd, Woodland Hills, Calif.; a sister, Frances
Pritchard, Springfield: and his mother-in-law, Henrietta Branstetter, Buffalo. He was
preceded in death by a brother, Michael. His mother, Bertha Todd, died Monday, Nov,
19, 1990. Arrangements will be announced later. Funeral services for Mr. Todd were
Monday afternoon in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Eugene Brake
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Todd, Bertha (McHaffie) 23 Dec 1924 - 19 Nov 1990 OH 29 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of James & Lula (Dean) McHaffie; married Byrl Todd 27 Jun 1926 - 18
Apr 2003]
Bertha Todd, 65, died Monday morning, Nov. 19, 1990 in her home near
Rogersville. Born Dec. 23, 1924, she was the daughter of James and Lula Dean
McHaffie. She lived most of her life in the Rogersville area and had previously lived in
Wichita, Kan. for 16 years and a short time in California. She is survived by her husband
of 44 years, Beyrl; a son, Russell Woodland Hills, Calif.; a daughter Frances Pritchard,
Springfield; daughter-in-law, Glennetta Todd, Buffalo; six sisters, Emma Davidson,
Oldfield, Brooksie Dalton, Mansfield, Daisy Prewitt Seymour, Ruby Cook-, Springfield
Pearl McHaffie, Sparta, and Julie Cornellson, Hartville; a brother David McHaffie,
Oldfield; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by
two sons, Michael and Anthony. Services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial in Bruner Cemetery.
Todd, Beyrl 27 Jun 1926 - 18 Apr 2003
Beyrl Todd, 76, Rogersville, died April 18, 2003 in the home he shared with his
daughter and her family. He was born June 27, 1926, in Springfield, the son of Winford
and Jewell (McHaffie) Todd. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. He retired from Associated Grocers in Springfield, and had also worked for Boeing in
Wichita, Kan. He was a member of the Teamsters Union. Todd was a member of
McHaffie Church and the Masonic Lodge in Rogersville. His wife, Bertha, preceded in
him death in 1990. Two sons, Michael Todd and Anthony Todd; his parents; and a
brother, Douglas Todd, also preceded him in death. Survivors include a son, Russell
Todd, Woodland Hills, Calif.; a daughter, Frances Pritchard and husband Carl,
Rogersville; a daughter-in-law, Glennetta Todd, Buffalo; seven grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; two brothers, Morris Todd and his wife Judy, Bruner, and Perry
Todd, Idaho Falls, Idaho; a sister, Ella Bea Cameron and husband Kenneth, Springfield; a

sister-in-law, Beatrice, Springfield; nieces, nephews, other family members, and many
friends.
Todd, Cleo M. 28 May 1915 - 20 Nov 2003 SN-L 22 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of Dr. Arthur & Carrie Todd; married Mildred d 1992]
Cleo M. Todd, 88, of Springfield, Mo., passed away at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
20, 2003, in Mercy Villa Nursing Home. Mr. Todd was born May 28, 1915, in Billings,
Mo., to Dr. Arthur and Carrie Todd. He was a World War II veteran, served in the U.S.
Government Civil Service for 35 years and was also a U.S. Postal Service retiree. He was
a member of Brentwood Christian Church. Mr. Todd was preceded in death by his wife,
Mildred L. Todd in 1992. He is survived by his daughter, Sue Fugitt, and her husband,
Bill, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Cindy Perry and her husband, Toby,
of Sugar Land, Texas, and Mrs. Debbie Almohandis and her husband, Ahmed, of Tulsa,
Okla.; a nephew, Dr. Ralph Todd Jr. of Marshfield, Mo.; a niece, Mrs. Shirley Hutton,
and her husband, Dean, of Marshfield, Mo.; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2003, in Gorman-Scharpf University
Chapel with the Rev. Phil Snider officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Faith Unit, 1100 E. Montclair, Springfield,
MO 65807.
Todd, Douglas Newton 30 March 1929 – 11 March 1995 CCH-N 15 March 1995
Douglas Newton Todd, 65, Springfield, died Saturday, March 11, 1995, in his
home. He was born March 30, 1929, in Bruner, the son of Winford and Jewell McHaffie
Todd. On March 28,1960, he was married to Beatrice Vickers. He was a veteran of the
Korean Conflict, had been an employee of MFA, and attended the Free Pentecostal
Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice;
three daughters and their husbands, Charlotte and Danny Walters, Yakima, Wash., Linda
and Bill Cromer, Reeds Spring, and Pamela and Robert Wagner, Willard; six
grandchildren, Mark, Michael, Mandy, Robby, Jeremy and Matthew; three brothers,
Beyrl Todd, Rogersville, Perry Todd, Amon, Idaho, and Morris Todd, Bruner; a sister,
Ella Beatrice Melton, Springfield; an uncle, James Todd, Rogersville; two aunts, Hazel
Lassley, Fresno, Calif., and Eugena McHaffie, Bruner; and a host of other relatives and
friends. Services were Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl
Thompson officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery.
Todd, Hester Pearl (McHaffie) 22 Aug 1910 - 3 Nov 2004 SN-L 4 Nov 2004 & CCH-N
10 Nov 2004
Hester Pearl Todd, age 94, of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004
in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born Aug. 22, 1910, the daughter of William and
Mary Jane McHaffie. She was born on the farm where she will be laid to rest. On Nov.
27, 1935, she and James Leslie Todd were united in marriage. To this union three
children were born. Mrs. Todd was a longtime member of Rogersville Church of Christ.
Survivors include a son, Carol Todd and his wife Donna, Sparta; a daughter, Sherry
Green and her husband Jerry, Rogersville; a son-in-law, Dewey Lassley, Rogersville;
eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her

husband, James Todd in 1997; a daughter, Milda Lassley in 1982; a brother, Ted
McHaffie in 1962; and two grandchildren in 1960. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial will follow
in McHaffie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Todd, Inf Daughter & Todd, Inf Son 21 Apr 1960 - 21 Apr 1960 CCR 28 Apr 1960
p4
[Note: children of Carol & Donna (Davenport) Todd]
Dead at birth last Thursday morning at Springfield Baptist Hospital were the twin
son and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carol Todd of Sparta. Other survivors are a brother,
Kirk, of the home; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Todd of Rogersville; the
maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Davenport of Sparta. Graveside services were
held at McHaffie Cemetery with burial under direction of Kelley-Ferrell of Rogersville.
Todd, James L. 11 Jul 1911 - 31 Jan 1997 CCH-N 5 Feb 1997
[Note: Son of Perry & Pauline (Miller) Todd; married 27 Nov 1935 Hester Pearl
McHaffie]
James L. Todd, 85, Rogersville, died Friday, January 31, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South, Springfield. He was born July 11, 1911, in the Petalo Community and was
the son of Perry and Pauline (Miller) Todd. On November 27, 1935, he was united in
marriage to Hester Pearl McHaffie. Mr. Todd was a farmer throughout his life and retired
from Lily Tulip Cup Corporation. Baptized at an early age, he had been a member of
Rogersville Church of Christ for 25 years. He was a member of Sparta Masonic Lodge
#296 A.F& A.M. for over 50 years. Preceding him in death were: his parents; 10 brothers
and sisters; a daughter, Milda Lassley; and two grandchildren. Survivors include: his
wife, Hester Todd; a son, Carol Todd and his wife, Donna, Sparta; a daughter, Sherry
Green and her husband, Jerry, Rogersville; a son-in-law, Dewey Lassley, Rogersville;
eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday,
February 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles Eakins and Elvis Denney
officiating. Burial was in McHaffie Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Todd, James William 26 Aug 1890 - 22 Mar 1993 OH 24 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of William and Minnie (Rogers) Todd]
James William Todd, 103, Highlandville, died Monday, March 22, 1993 at his
home. He was born Aug. 26, 1890 at Pulaski, Pa., the son of William and Minnie Rogers
Todd. He was a farmer, and was employed by the Pennsylvania Highway Department as
road crew foreman before retirement. Survivors include a granddaughter, Sally Geiger,
Highlandville; three great-grandchildren, Deanna Zolnowski, Buffalo, N.Y., Kim Geiger
and James W. Geiger, both of Highlandville; and a great-great-granddaughter, Lacey
Jaymes Geiger. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Memorial
services will be 7 p.m. Monday, March 29, at Ozark United Methodist Church with the
Rev, Jim Young officiating.
Todd, Jewell D. (McHaffie) 26 Dec 1906 - 31 Aug 1969 CCR 4 Sep 1969 p8

[Note: Daughter of David Newton "Dick" & Myrtle Elizabeth (Luttrull) McHaffie;
spelling from tombstone; married Tessie Winford Todd 24 Mar 1901 - 11 Feb 1970]
Mrs. Jewel D. Todd, 62, died at her home in Bruner at 11:50 a.m. Sunday
following a short illness. Mrs. Todd was a long time resident of the Bruner area and was
a member of the Pentecostal church. She is survived by her husband, T. Winford; one
daughter, Mrs. Ella B. Melton, Kansas City, Kan.; four sons, Beryl, Rogersville; Douglas,
Springfield and Perry and Morris, both in the U. S. Navy; one brother, Hobson McHaffie,
Bruner, and Mrs. Hazel Lassley, Fresno, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and one great
grandchild; her step-father, Earl Sparger, Bruner. Arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Todd, John Bruce 20 Aug 1913 - 29 Feb 2004 SN-L 14 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Joseph B. & Helen Mary (Willeke) Todd]
John Bruce Todd, 90, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, at
1:35 p.m. in The Manor at Elfindale. John was born Aug. 20, 1913, in Springfield, Mo.,
to the late Joseph B. and Helen Mary Willeke Todd. Upon receiving his bachelor's
degree, Mr. Todd went to work for the Parks Division for the City of Albuquerque, N.M.
John is survived by two cousins, Mrs. Mary Jane Haseltine of Ozark, Mo., and Mrs.
Eleanor Maentz of Grand Rapids, Mich.; and numerous extended family members.
Graveside services will be Monday, March 15, 2004, at 10 a.m. in Maple Park Cemetery
under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. No formal visitation is planned,
however friends may call at their convenience after 1 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.
Todd, Katherine (Harper) 6 Jul 1903 - 3 Feb 1951 CCR 8 Feb 1951
[Note: Daughter of James & Sarah L. (Mason) Harper; married 1923 Frank Todd]
Mrs. Katherine Todd was born on July 6, 1903 near Ozark, MO the daughter of
James and Sarah Harper. She passed away at the Burge hospital in Springfield on
February 3, 1951. She united in marriage to Frank Todd in 1923. Her husband preceded
her in death. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Harper of Ozark; five sisters,
Mrs. Goldie Melton of Highlandville, Mrs. Flora Fletcher of Lakeside, AZ, Mrs. Esther
Green of Ozark, Mrs. Verba Turpening of Delta, OH and Mrs. Vivian Clark of Noel, Mo;
two brothers, Victor and Lee Harper, both of Ozark. Funeral services were conducted
Monday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Lynn Swadley. Burial
was in the Weaver cemetery.
Todd, Michael A. 22 Sep 1959 - 12 Mar 1972 CCR 16 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Beyrl & Bertha (McHaffie) Todd]
Michael A. Todd, 12, of Route 1, Rogersville, was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital about 4 p.m. last Sunday afternoon after sustaining an accidental gunshot wound
in the upper abdomen. Christian County Coroner Dean Harris said that Michael A. Todd,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Todd, and a 12-year-old friends, Hanson, Taylor, Jr., had been
playing outside the Todd home. Young Taylor said they went into the house about 2:30
and Michael showed him a .22 pistol. The boys apparently didn’t know the gun was
loaded and it discharged, striking the Todd boy in the upper abdomen. Mr. and Mrs. Todd
were reportedly working outside and apparently did not hear the shot. The Taylor boy

rode his horse home and told his father of the accident. Taylor returned to the scene with
his son, and then took the Todd youth to the hospital. In addition to his parents, young
Todd is survived by two brothers, Russell of South Gate, Calif. and Anthony of
Springfield; a sister, Miss Frances Todd, Springfield, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Lulu McHaffie, Hartville. He was a member of the sixth grade class at the Rogersville
school. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bruner Pentecostal Church
with the Rev. Paul Carnelison officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction
of Harris of Ozark.
AND
Todd, Michael A.
22 Sep 1959 - 12 Mar 1972 OH 16 Mar 1972 p12
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Michael A. Todd, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Beryl Todd of Route 1, Rogersville, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Bruner
Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Paul Carnelison officiating. Burial was in Bruner
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. The youth was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital about 4 p.m. last Sunday afternoon after sustaining an accidental shooting at his
home. He also is survived by two brothers, Russell of South Gate, Calif. and Anthony of
Springfield; a sister, Miss Frances Todd, Springfield, and his maternal grandmother, Mrs.
Lulu McHaffie, Hartville.
Todd, Morris Duane 5 May 1942 - 7 Oct 2004
SN-L 8 Oct 2004
[Note: Son of Tessie Hugh Winford & Jewell D. (McHaffie) Todd; married 13 Feb 1876
Judith]
Morris Duane Todd, age 62, of Bruner, died Oct. 7, 2004. Funeral services will be
at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Visitation will be from 2 to
4 p.m. Sunday.
AND
Todd, Morris Duane 5 May 1942 - 7 Oct 2004
CCH-N 13 Oct 2004
Morris Duane Todd, 62, Bruner, died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2004. He was born May
5, 1942 in Bruner, the son of Tessie Hugh Winford Todd and Jewell D. (McHaffie) Todd.
He graduated from Sparta High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy during
the Vietnam War. Morris was a cabinet maker and owned Todd Woodworks for 14 years.
He pastored McHaffie Church for the past four years. He and his wife Judith were
married on Feb. 13, 1976. Survivors include: His wife, Judith; eight children, Michael
Todd, Teresa Bolton and her husband Christian, and Paula Todd, all of Gulf Port, Miss.,
Eric Todd and his wife Ashley, Bruner, David Darby, Bruner, Candace Inman and her
husband Joe, Sparta, Connie Horton and her husband Stewart, Springfield, and Kristen
Inman and her husband John, Galena; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother,
PerryTodd and his wife Sharon, Idaho Falls, Idaho; a sister, Ella Bea Cameron and her
husband Kenneth, Fair Grove; a sister-in-law, Beatrice VanVickle; his mother-in-law,
Roxie Swearengin, Mansfield; nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his
parents, two brothers, Beyrl and Douglas Todd, and a grandson, Denver. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny
DeWitt officiating. Burial followed in Bruner Cemetery with military honors.
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Todd, Nina Howard (McHaffie)

29 Jan 1920 - 19 Dec 2002

Nina H. Todd, age 82, of Bruner, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2002 in
Cox South Hospital. She was born January 29, 1920 in the LaRose community, the
daughter of David O. and Laura Mae (Walker) McHaffie. She attended schools at
LaRose, Sparta and Southwest Missouri State Teachers College. She taught in area one
room schools until she was married. On November 1, 1947, she and Wilbur "Bud" Todd
were married in Harrison, Arkansas. Mrs. Todd spent many years gathering genealogical
information and history of the local area. She also enjoyed making quilts for many loved
ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Betty Sue; and
a brother, Virgil McHaffie. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Torrance and
Ester Todd, Ozark, David and Donna Todd, Bruner, and Tony and Pam Todd, Sparta;
seven grandchildren, Teryl, Seth, Andrew, Matthew, Becky, Ben and Joe; five greatgrandchildren, Michael, Autumn, Jaden, Gabriel and Gracie; and a sister-in-law, Mabel
McHaffie, Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, December 23, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Joe Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in McHaffie
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fair Haven's Children's Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop,
Strafford, MO 65757. Family and friends will gather at Plainview Church of Christ
following the funeral. Food should be brought to that location. Springfield News-Leader,
December 21, 2002.
Todd, Pauline Belle “Lina” (Miller) 26 Jan 1876 - 17 Apr 1968 CCR 18 Apr 1968 p5
[Note: Daughter of Thomas D. & Letitia (Brown) Miller; married Perry Wayne Todd
20 Feb 1868 - 14 Jul 1948]
Mrs. Pauline B. Todd, 92, who lived on Route 1, Rogersville, all but nine years of
her life, died in Springfield Baptist Hospistal at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. She was a member
of the Plainview Church of Christ. She is survived by four sons, Wayne, Rogersville,
Winford, Bruner, James, Rogersville and Clyde of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Essie
Snell, Iola, Kan., Mrs. Mertle Grimes, Rogersville, Mrs. Mamie Roller, Bartlesville,
Okla. and Mrs. Wilda Lassley, Selma, Calif. Also surviving are 33 grandchildren, 77
great grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren. Services are under the direction of
Harris of Ozark.
AND
Todd, Pauline Belle “Lina” (Miller) 26 Jan 1876 - 17 Apr 1968 CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Pauline B. Todd, 92, Route 1, Rogersville, who died
Wednesday, April 17, in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Plainview Church of Christ, with Woodrow Loveman officiating,. Burial was in
McHaffie Cemetery, southeast of Rogersville, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Todd, Russell Thomas
7 Jan 1910 -7 Jun 1987
Services for Russell Thomas Todd, 77, Bradleyville, were June 10 at White River
Association Building near Taneyville with burial in Patterson Cemetery. He died June 7
at Skaggs Community Hospital following a long illness. He. was a retired merchant. Mr.
Todd is survived by his wife, Lelah; one son, Darrell, Bradleyville; three daughters,
Margaret Herd, Canton, Texas, Martha Sue Cornett, Houston, Texas, and Charlotte
Roberts, Ava; 12 grandchildren, four great-granddaughters; five sisters, Opal Nalley,
Selah, Wash., Dorothy Hall, Forsyth, Reba Whittaker, Rueter, Lucille Peters, Heyburn,

Id., and Edna Byers, Eagle River, Alaska; one brother, Truman Todd, Forsyth. Mr. Todd
was a member and deacon of New Mansion General Baptist Church, Union Flat.
Memorials may be made to Patterson Cemetery in care of Burl Maggard, Bradleyville.
Todd, Tasha 18 Nov 1965 - 19 Nov 1965 CCR 25 Nov 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles Arthur & Julia Lee (Jenkins) Todd]
The day-old infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Todd of Sparta died Friday
afternoon, Nov. 19 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Surviving in addition to her
parents are a brother, Tracey and two sisters, Tammy and Tana, all of the home; paternal
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde W. Todd, Nixa; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
James Jenkins, Sparta; paternal great grandmothers, Mrs Gladys Haworth, Springfield
and Mrs. Lina Todd, Rogersville; maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Grace Jenkins,
Sparta and maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Heinze, 1130 West Atlantic.
Graveside services were at 10 a.m. Monday in McHaffie Cemetery near Bruner
with the Rev. Dennis Swift officiating. Harris of Ozark was in charge.
Todd, Tessie Winford 24 Mar 1901 - 11 Feb 1970 CCR 19 Feb 1970 p3
[Note: Son of Perry Wayne & Pauline Belle “Lina” (Miller) Todd; married Jewell D.
McHaffie 26 Dec 1906 - 31 Aug 1969]
T. Winford Todd, 68, of Bruner, died at 11:50 p.m. Wednesday at his home
following a short illness. A 65-year resident of Christian County, Mr. Todd was a farmer
and member of the Pentecostal Church of Christ in Bruner. Surviving are one daughter,
Mrs. Ella B. Melton, Kansas City, Kan.; four sons, Beyrl Todd of Rogersville, Douglas
Todd of Springfield, ETC Perry Todd, U. S. Navy at Idaho Falls, Idaho and EM1 Morris
Todd, U. S. Navy on board USS Loyalty; three brothers, Wayne and James, both of
Rogersville, and Bill of Springfield; for sisters, Mrs. Epsie Snell, Iola, Kan., Mrs. Mamie
Roller, Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. Estel Grimes, Rogersville and Mrs. Wilda Lassley,
Selma, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held
at 2 p.m. Monday in the Bruner Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial was in the Bruner Cemetery. Arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Ozark.
Todd, Torrance W. 25 Jan 1950 - 12 Mar 2005 SN-L 14 Mar 2005
Mr. Torrance W. Todd, 55, Ozark, passed away on Saturday. Funeral services will
be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in McHaffie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral
home.
Todd, Velma Marie (Browitt) 1925 - 18 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: Daughter of & Ethel (?) Browitt; married Herman Todd]
Velma Marie Todd, 62, of Hartville, died Jan. 18 in her home. Services for Mrs.
Todd were held Jan. 21 in the Holman-Wood Chapel, with the Rev. Don Sylvester
officiating. Burial was in Steele Cemetery. Mrs. Todd was a lifelong resident of the
Hartville area. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Her survivors include
her husband, Herman Todd; two sons, Roger Todd, Springfield, and Rex Todd, Hartville;
a daughter, Janice Todd, Hartville; her mother, Ethel Browitt, Hartville; a brother, Lester

Browitt, Hartville; three sisters, Gladys Dixson, Evanston, Wyoming, Jewell Lowrance,
Bolivar, and Emily Davis, Ava; a granddaughter, Laura Todd, Ozark; and several nieces
and nephews.
Tomlinson, Virgil Floyd 1908 - 26 Nov 2005
SN-L 29 Nov 2005
[Note: married Betty]
Virgil Floyd Tomlinson, age 97, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 11 p.m. Nov. 26,
2005, at Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was retired from the Iowa Public School system
and a member of Victor Baptist Church, Branson, Mo. He is survived by his daughter,
Judy Cunningham, Nixa, Mo.; grandchildren, Kelly Goodnight, Jim and Mike
Tomlinson, and Chris Tomlinson, all from Iowa, Shari Crews, Battlefield, Mo., and
Shana Krol, Nixa, Mo.; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Betty Tomlinson, and son, Jim Tomlinson. Funeral
services will be on Wednesday, November 30, 2005, at 10 a.m. in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation is from 5 to 7 p.m.
tonight, in the funeral home.
Tope, M. Geraldine (Mann) 18 Apr 1927 – 21 Feb 2000 CCH-N 1 Mar 2000
M. Geraldine Tope, 72, a former 32 year resident of Ironton died in Springfield,
Feb. 21, 2000. The daughter of Emory and Nora Mann, she was born in Redford, MO.,
Apr. 18, 1927. Survivors include: husband: Zacarias G. Tope, Springfield, three sons and
wives: Gregory and Julia Tope, Rogersville; Kenneth and Kathi Tope, Stillwater,
Minnesota; Ronald G. and Barbara, Orange Park, FL., one daughter and husband,
Christina and William Kelly IV, Pittsburg, PA., one brother, Gene Mann, Piedmont. Five
sisters, Marie McNail, Bucker, MO., Bernice Morris, Annapolis, MO; Helen Howard,
Salem; Patricia Baker, Van Buren, MO.; Joan Tope, Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation was
Wed. Feb. 23 at 5:30 to 7:30 at the funeral home. Her body has been cremated in
Springfield under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. No services are planned.
Tope, Zacarias G. "Bud" 1908 - Nov 2003
CCN-L 26 Nov 2003
Zacarias G. "Bud" Tope, 95, formerly of Ozark, passed away on Nov. 18.
Husband of the late Geraldine (Mann) Tope; loving father of Kenneth, Stillwater, Okla.;
Ronald, Orange Park, Fla.; Gregory Tope, Ozark; and Christina Kelly, Whitehall, Pa.;
grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of nine. Bud was a retired navy vet of 30 years,
serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW
Post #6758, Nixa. Following his military career, Bud retired from the Ursuline Academy
in Arcadia, as the foreman of maintenance. Visitation was held in Pleasant Hills, Pa.,
with graveside services held Nov. 24 at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield.
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Torres, Felipe Mejia 1979 - 12 May 2005 SN-L 15 May 2005
Felipe Mejia Torres, age 25, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2005, in
Cox Medical Center South. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Totten, Jack E. 4 Feb 1935 - 8 May 1989 NN-E 18 May 1989

[Note: Son of Faye & Elsie (?) Totten; married Norma]
Jack E. Totten, 54, of Strafford, died at 12:12 p.m. Monday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Totten were held May
10 in Arthur's Colonial Chapel, Marshfield, with the Rev. Roy Cantrell officiating. Burial
was in Mount Olive Cemetery. Mr. Totten's survivors include his wife, Norma; three
sons, David; of the home, John, Springfield, and Barney, Nixa; two daughters, Jackie
Price and Lorie Phillips, both of. Springfield; his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs.
Faye Totten, Marshfield; his mother and stepfather, Elsie and Lyle Lambert, Strafford; a
sister, Pat Edwards, Springfield; two brothers, Jerry and Jim Totten; both of Rogersville;
and nine grandchildren.
Tourville, Bernard E.
20 Apr 1922 - 25 Sep 2004 SN-L 2 Oct 2004
Bernard Edmond Tourville, age 82, of Nixa, died on Sept. 25, 2004. A memorial
mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Springfield today at 9
a.m. under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Tourville, Betty Jean (Livingston) 12 Dec 1925 - 27 Oct 2001 CCH-N 7 Nov 2001
Betty Jean Tourville, age 75, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2001, in
Cox Walnut Lawn, Springfield. She was born December 12, 1925, in Nebraska City,
Nebraska, the daughter of Ivan and Nora Livingston. Mrs. Tourville retired from the
South Dakota Welfare Division. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church.
Survivors include: Bernard Edmond Tourville, her husband of 58 years; three children,
Art Tourville, Grand Prairie, Texas, Patty Dueter, Rapid City South Dakota, and Eddie
Tourville, Pierre, South Dakota; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and a twin brother,
Bobby Livingston, Lincoln, Nebraska. A funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Friday in
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2200 West Republic Road, Springfield, with
Father Fergus Monaghan officiating. Interment will be a later date in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 3322 S.
Campbell, Ste. R, Springfield, MO 65807.
Towe, C. H. 4 Sep 1909 - 17 Apr 2000 CCH-N 26 Apr 2000
[Note: Son of George W & Ellen M. (Washburn) Towe; married 17 Apr 1936 Louise
East]
C. H. Towe, 90, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 17,
2000, in Springfield Residential Care Center. Mr. Towe, a retired truck driver, was born
Sept. 4, 1909, in Wright County, Mo., the son of the late George W and Ellen M.
(Washburn) Towe. He was united in marriage to Louise East April 17, 1936, in Greene
County, Mo., She preceded him in death in 1985. He was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Mary Murphy; three brothers, William, Walter and Eugene Towe; and a sister,
Julia Means. He is survived by a son, C. Dean Towe and his wife Marti, Falcon; two
daughters, Nadean Burnett and her husband Charles, Billings, and Judy Murphy,
Republic; two brothers, Dale Towe, Springfield, and Paul Towe, Nixa; two sisters,
Nadean Roberts, Fla., and Mary Aldean Stoupe, Springfield; 13 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Friday, April 21, 2000, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial

followed in Robberson Prairie Cemetery, north of Springfield. Visitation was from 6 to 7
p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Towe, Infant Son
16 Feb 1970 - 16 Feb 1970 CCR 19 Feb 1970 p3
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Towe, Jr., Springfield, was dead at birth at 2
a.m. Monday in Cox Medical Center, Survivors include his parents, paternal grandfather,
Paul F., Towe, Sr. of Nixa; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cecil Anderson, Springfield,
maternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Porter, of Springfield and paternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Clyde Isbell of Nixa. Funeral arrangements were under the direction
of Klingners.
Towe, Paul Franklin 16 Feb 1925 - 15 Nov 2004
SN-L 17 Nov 2004
Paul Franklin Towe, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Nov. 15, 2004. He
was born Feb. 16, 1925, in Springfield, the son of George Washington Towe and Ellen
Maretta (Washburn) Towe. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during
World War II. On Aug. 19, 1946, he and Mary Cole were united in marriage. Before
retirement, Mr. Towe was employed by the Missouri Highway Department. He loved
sports and played baseball and liked to bowl when he was younger. As a youth, he
enjoyed watching minor league baseball at the White City Ballpark in Springfield. He
was an avid Cardinal baseball fan, and enjoyed watching his grandkids play sports. He
was a proud member of the Republican Party. Survivors include his wife, Mary; six
children and their spouses, all of Nixa, Paul Jr. and Thelma Towe, Rodney and Jan Towe,
Sherry and W.C. Garrigus, Randy and Marti Towe, Vicky and Tom Rantz, and Wesley
and Leona Towe; 14 grandchildren, Kevin Towe, Eric Towe, Amanda Towe, Zach Towe,
Jessica Towe, Angela Coffman, Amy Turnbough, Trevor Towe, Blake Towe, Caleb
Towe, Brandon Plaster, Colter Rantz, McCall Towe, and Keaton Towe; 12 greatgrandchildren; a brother, Dale Towe, Springfield; and a sister, Mary Aldean Troupe,
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Aaron Garrigus, and
six brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Carl Curtis officiating. Burial will follow in McConnellBledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home.
Townlain, Charles A.
16 Sep 1895 - 29 Mar 1941 CCR Apr 1941
Charles Townlain. Funeral services for Townlain were held Tuesday, April 1,
1941 in the Ozark Presbyterian Church, conducted by Rev. Carr of Fordland, with burial
in Ozark cemetery under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors
include the widow, one son by a former marriage now living in California, three brothers,
Will Townlain of Fordland, George of Dogwood and Tom of Monett, two sisters, Mrs.
Belle Tate of Henderson and Mrs. Bessie Sartin of Marshfield and by three
grandchildren, all of Seymour. Christian County Republican, April 3, 1941. Contributed
by Clara Jaramillo.
Townlian, Mary Loretta (Layne) 8 Mar 1928 - 13 Feb 2003 CCH-N 5 Mar 2003
[Note: Daughter of Henry L. & Mary Marie (Plank) Layne; married 4 Aug 1946 Jesse
James "Jake" Townlian]

Mary Loretta Townlian, 74, Rogersville, died at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13, 2003, at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. Townlian was born on March 8, 1928, in Rogersville
to Henry L. Layne and Mary Marie (Plank) Layne. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church Rogersville and was married to Jesse James "Jake" Townlian on Aug. 4, 1946.
She loved making quilts and had retired from Fasco in Ozark after 18 years. Survivors
include her husband, Jake; two sons, Freddy Townlian and wife Maxine, Ozark, and
Mark Townlian and wife Shelly, Crane; two daughters, Linda Smith and husband
Kenneth, Beach Grove, Ark., and Debbie Chaffin and husband Roger, Rogersville; two
brothers, Charles Layne and wife Jean, Corona, Calif., and James Layne and wife Lillian,
Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; two sisters, Shirley Mae Jensen and Juanita Bolin, both of Ozark; two
sisters-in-law, June Clutter, Springfield, and Josephine Frost, St. Louis; one brother-inlaw, Rue Fields, Rogersville; 12 grandchildren, Terry Jo Townlian, Robert Stuart
Townlian, Amy Harris, James Townlian, Jennifer Townlian, Lisa Marie Townlian,
Robert Townlian, Dennie Tennis, Tony Tennis, Saundra Carcione, Christopher Chaffin
and Michael Chaffin; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Townlian
was preceded in death by son Terry Townlian; grandson Bradley Grabber; two brothers,
Jo Dean Layne Clutter, and Dillion Leaon Layne, and a sister, Virginia Fields. Services
were at 1 p.m. Feb. 18, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial was in
the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Townsend, Edmond Richard 4 Dec 1948 - 12 May 1995 CCH-N 17 May 1995
[Note: Son of Argene & Ruby J. (Casson) Townsend]
Edmond Richard Townsend, 46, Nixa, died at 7:15 p.m. Friday, May 12, 1995, in
Cox Medical Center South, following an apparent heart attack. He was born Dec. 4,
1948, in Wheeler, Texas, the son of Argene and Ruby J. (Casson) Townsend. He was a
U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran and a former toll boat engineer. He was a member of
Riverdale Baptist Church He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters,
Maureen, Mary and Evelyn; and a brother, Ralph. Survivors include two brothers,
Clinton Edge, Austin, Texas, and Clarence Townsend, Nixa; four sisters, Juanita Prater,
Wheeler, Texas, Helen Howell, Cincinnati, Ohio, Carolyn Sipes, Billings, Jimmie Lou
Kissee, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, May
15, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa. Following the services the body
was cremated.
Townsend, Ralph 23 Apr 1933 - 31 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of Argene & Ruby Juanita (Casson) Townsend; married Shirley]
Ralph Townsend, 58, Nixa, die Friday evening, May 31, 1991, near his home in
Stone County, of a sudden illness. Born April 23, 1933, he was the son of Argene and
Ruby Jaunita Townsend. During his youth he lived in Texas and Oklahoma. Before
moving to Nixa, he had worked in oil fields in Louisiana for many years. He was
preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Maureen Aldridge and Mary Jo
Barnhart. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; two sons, Claiborne Townsend, Marletta,
Ga., and Russell Townsend, Raceland, La.; a daughter, Jeannie Breaux, Westwego, La.; a
stepson, Eddie Hood, Edmond, Okla.; three brothers, Clinton Z. Edge, Austin, Texas, and
Clarence C. Townsend and Edmond Richard Townsend, both of Nixa; five sisters,
Jaunita Prater, Briscoe, Texas, Helen Howell, Washington, Mo., and Evelyn Pittman,

Carolyn Sipes and Jimmie Kissee, all of Springfield; and five grandchildren, Kelly and
Brittany Breaux, and Victoria, Faith and Jared Townsend. Graveside services were
Monday in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Arrangements were through Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Townsend, Ruby Juanita ( ) Edge 24 Dec 1912 - 26 May 1963 CCR 30 May 1963
Mrs. Ruby Townsend, 50, died Sunday afternoon at her home on Route 1, Nixa,
after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband, Gene; four sons, Sfc. Clinton Edge,
Fort Hood, Tex., Ralph Townsend, Edmond, Okla., and Clarence and Edmond, both of
the home; seven daughters, Mrs. Maureen Aldridge, Grand Island, La., Mrs. Juanita
Prater, Skellytown, Tex., Mrs. Mary Jo Barnhart, Amarillo, Tex., Mrs. Evelyn Pittman,
Houma, La., and Helen, Carolyn, and Jimmie Lou, all of the home; 16 grandchildren; and
a sister, Mrs. Thelma Hill, state of Texas.
Townsley, James Grant “Papa”
30 Apr 1940 - 4 Dec 2003 SN-L 8 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of James Oscar & Bessie Irene (Hinman) Townsley; married Lou]
James Grant “Papa” Townsley was born April 30, 1940, in Claremore, Okla., to
James Oscar and Bessie Irene Hinman Townsley. Grant went to be with the Lord on Dec.
4, 2003, in his home at Chadwick, Mo., at the age of 63. He was a musician and worked
at the Midnite Rose. He loved his music and guitars. He was preceded in death by his
mother and father. Survivors include his wife, Lou Townsley of the home; one daughter,
Becky Burkhart and husband Allen of Chadwick, Mo.; one son, Jimmy Townsley of the
home; three grandchildren, Amber Parker and husband Rueben of Oldfield, Mo., Dustin
Burkhart and wife Rachel of Ava, Mo., and Autumn Burkhart of Chadwick, Mo.; two
greatgrandchildren, Hannah Parker and Austin Tyler Townsley; his mother-in-law, Elsie
Croswhite of Lead Hill, Ark.; two sisters, Mary Vannatta of Chadwick, Mo., and Linda
Townsley of Seattle, Wash. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003,
in Greenlawn Funeral Home, Branson, with Rev. Curley Johnson and Rev. Gene Saylors
officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, December
8, 2003.
Toynton, Ed
CCR 20 Oct 1955 p2
Proceedings of Christian County Probate Court
Estate of Ed Toynton, deceased of Billings. Arthur Toynton, son, appointed
Executor by Probate Court as nominated by will of deceased. Will bequeaths life estate in
property to widow, Luveda Ann Toynton, and on her death property is to be divided
amongst the deceased’s five children by his first wife: Elsie Bowsman of Pleasant Hope;
Floyd of Rockport, Ill. and Della Lehman, Edna Hale and Arthur Toynton of Billings.
Inventory lists a house and lot in Billings and two houses and lots in Springfield, valued
at a total of $15,00 and personal property totaling $1,067.
Toynton, Pauline Emma (Easterday) Dec 1913 - 29 May 2005 SN-L 31 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Kurt & Dora Easterday; married Arthur Toynton
Pauline Emma Toynton, 91, Billings, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2005, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield, with her family by her side. She will be sadly missed by

many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur, and by her daughter,
Josephine Davis. She was born in December 1913, in Branson, Mo., and was the
daughter of Kurt and Dora Easterday. "Pauline", as she was known, lived most of her life
in Billings, Mo., where she and Arthur farmed and raised their five children. She is
survived by her daughters, Francis Gaines, Springfield, Irene Phipps, Houston, Texas,
and Judy Williams, Springfield; and her son, Charles Toynton, Parsons, Kan.; 25
grandchildren; and 52 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express their very
grateful thanks to Pauline's friend, Mary Medlin, and neighbors, Sue and Ron Gold, and
her three surviving sisters for their special kindness and devotion. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings, with Rev.
Micki Pulleyking officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Billings.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Children's Miracle Network in honor of Kevin and Callie McBride,
grandchildren of Mrs. Toynton.
Toynton, Rose Fredericka (Duerr) 24 Jun 1875 - 11 May 1959 CCR 21 May 1959 p5
Mrs. Rose Fredericka Toynton, 83, died May 11, 1959 at her home in Springfield.
Born June 24, 1875 at Lauffen, Germany, she came to American in 1881 to Harrisonville,
Then in 1891 to Billings and to Springfield in 1947. She was a member of St. John’s
Evangelical Church in Springfield. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Alice Van
Duzen of 1350 S. Maryland in Springfield in whose home she died and Mrs. Ann Davis
of Kansas City and one granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev.
Harry O. Hein May 13 in the Harris Funeral Chapel in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery
at Billings
Traficanti, Mary Ruth (Lilly) 19 Sept 1932 - 9 Jan 2003 2003 CCH-N 22 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of Nathan G. & Mary Lou (Proctor) Lilly; married Frank Joseph
Traficanti]
Mary Ruth (Lilly) Traficanti, 70, Sparta, died Jan 9, 2003, in her home. She was
born Sept. 19, 1932, in Chadwick, the daughter of Nathan G. and Mary Lou (Proctor)
Lilly. Traficanti had been employed by American Title Company. She is survived by her
husband Frank Joseph Traficanti and sons, Robert David and Richard Joseph and wife,
Vickie. Services were held Jan. 13 with the Rev. Karla Endicott officiating and burial
was in the Chadwick Cemetery.
Trail, Loreta Myrtle (?) Scroggins 16 Nov 1912 - 11 Feb 1989 OH 16 Feb 1989
[Note: SSDI gives final address as Sugarland, TX]
Loreta Myrtle Trail; 76, of Springfield, died at 2:25 a.m. Feb. 11 at the Mount
Vernon Park Care Center. Services for Mrs. Trail were held Feb. 13 in the Ayre-Goodwin
Chapel with the Rev. Bill Dowell, Jr. officiating. Burial was in Slagle Cemetery. Mrs.
Trail had lived in Texas for 15 years, and was originally from Springfield. She was a
member of Slagle Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Edward L.
Scroggins, Morrisville, and Joseph A. Scroggins, Sparta; four daughters, Ora Phillips,
Springfield, Shirley Ann Upchurch, Sugarland, Texas, Kay Bingham, Lockwood, and
Jeanie Willis, Marshfield; 17 grandchildren; 12. great-grandchildren; a great-greatgrandchild; five step-grandchildren; and 11 step great-grandchildren.

Trammell, Leroy 1916 -13 Jan 1977 OH 20 Jan 1977 p4
HIGH LONESOME - Services for Leroy Trammell, 60 of High Lonesome, were
Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Olive Baptist Church here with the Rev. James Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery here under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr.
Trammell died Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following several weeks
illness. He had been a resident of Douglas County since 1950. Survivors include a
brother, Odis of Fort Dodge, Iowa and a sister, Mrs. Myrtle Jenson, Otho, Iowa.
Trantham, Lloyd 17 Sep 1908 - 25 Dec 1964 CCR 31 Dec 1964 p1
Lloyd Trantham, 56, who had operated a jewelry store in Ozark the past 20 years,
died at 1:45 p.m. Christmas Day in his home in Ozark after a one-year illness. A native of
Ozark County, Mr. Trantham moved to Ozark in 1942. He had taught in schools here and
in surrounding counties and had served several years as an elder in Ozark Church of
Christ. Survivors include his wife, Elma; a daughter, Mrs. Kay Simpson, Eldorado
Springs; his mother, Mrs. Rebecca Trantham, Ozark and a grandchild. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel with Joe Deal and Dwayne Bray officiating.
Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Trantham, Truman 11 Oct 1917 - 25 May 2005 SN-L 27 May 2005
[Note: Son of John Tony & Martha Annie (Tracy) Trantham; married 23 Dec 1945 Fern
Biggers]
Truman Trantham, 87, of Springfield, passed away May 25, 2005, in Cox Medical
Center North. He was born October 11, 1917, near Fair Grove, Missouri, the third child
of John Tony Trantham and Martha Annie Tracy. During World War II, he was a
sergeant in the Army and Army Air Corps, spending time in England, France, and
Germany. He married Fern Biggers December 23, 1945. He retired after 25 years at MidAmerica Dairy in Springfield. He is preceded in death by his wife Fern; his brother Cecil;
and his sister Marie. He is survived by two sons, Tommy of Ozark, Missouri, and Wayne
of Beatrice, Nebraska; one sister, Leona Richerson of Springfield, as well as four
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation is to 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, in
Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Grandsons Andrew Trantham will sing "Nearer My God to Thee", and Neal
Trantham will play Taps.
Trantham, Walter 1888 - 20 Nov 1959 CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for Walter Trantham, 71, a native of Ozark County who made his
home at Ozark for past several months, were held Sunday afternoon in Souder Church
near Gainsville. His death occurred last Friday, following a lengthy illness. Survivors are
his wife, Rebecca, and a son, Lloyd Trantham of Ozark.
Travers, Elizabeth Jordan 1 Jun 1999 - 1 Jun 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note: Daughter of Donald Travers & Sharon Krause]
Elizabeth Jordan Travers, infant daughter of Sharon Krause and Donald Travers
of Ozark, was stillborn at birth in Cox Medical Center South, Tuesday, June 1, 1999.

Elizabeth is survived by: her parents; three brothers, Christopher and Eric Krause, and
Gerald Travers; a sister, Debra Travers; grandparents, Fredrick Krause, Sandra Marsala,
and Donald G. Travers; and an uncle, Charles Krause. A graveside service was Saturday,
June 5, in Ozark Cemetery with Rev. James Eakins officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Travis, Alfred Roy 1902 - 23 Oct 1964 CCR 29 Oct 1964 p1
[Note: married Eunice Mae Maupin 20 Feb 1913 - 27 Nov 2000 who married second
Roy Dale Rardin & has a stone with each name in Sparta Cemetery]
Alfred Roy Travis, 62, of 1315 Poplar, Springfield, was dead on arrival at BurgeProtestant Hospital at 1 p.m. Friday following an apparent heart attack. A retired sheet
metal worker, Mr. Travis has lived here 10 years, going to Springfield from Bruner. He
was a member of Sparta Assembly of God Church. Surviving are his wife, Eunice; three
daughters, Mrs. Wayne Thompson, Sparta, Mrs. Jerry Coday, Springfield and Mrs. Don
Jenkins, 1537 North Waverly; his mother, Mrs. Martha Whitaker, Russell, Kan.; three
sisters, Mrs. Cecil Marr, Bruner, Mrs. Ethel Cochran, Russell, Kan. and Mrs. Carl
Shaffer, Bunker Hill, Kan. and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Monday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with burial in Sparta Cemetery. The Revs. Albert
D. Pyle and John W. Warren officiated.
Treadway, James Everett 1944 - 14 Jan 1959 CCR 15 Jan 1959 p4
Funeral services for James Everett Treadway, 14 of Galloway, who died Sunday,
Jan. 11 were held Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 2:00 p.m. in the Galloway Baptist Church, with
Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Galloway Cemetery under direction of
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He graduated from eight grade at Kickapoo School last
spring and was a freshman student at Parkview High School, Springfield, He professed
faith in Christ at Galloway Baptist Church and was baptized April 29, 1956. His mother,
Mrs. Jewell Maples Treadway, preceded him in death June 1, 1956. He is survived by his
father, Everett P. Treadway of Galloway; two brothers, Ronald D. Treadway of
Springfield and Douglas T. Treadway of the home one sister, Iris Joy Treadway of the
home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Treadway of Muskogee, Okla, Rev.
and Mrs. Bruce C. Maples of Jefferson City, Mo.
Treadway, Jewel (Maples) 1915 - 1 Jun 1956 CCR 7 Jun 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Jewel Maples Treadway, 40, of Galloway who died
Tuesday, June 1, at Haguewood Hospital in Ozark following a brief illness, were held
Sunday at the Galloway Baptist Church wit Rev. Dake officiating. Burial was in
Galloway Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funerl Home of Ozark. A graduate of
Ozark High School, she was married in 1934 to Everett Treadway, and they have
operated a grocery store at Galloway for several years. She was a member of the
Galloway Baptist Church. She was the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Bruce C. Maples,
former Ozark residents, now living in Jefferson City. In addition to her husband and
parents, Mrs. treadway is survived by three sons, Ronald Dean, Douglas Tipton and
James Everett and a daughter, Iris Joy, all of the home; two sister, Mrs. Dorrell Hanks,
1753 Link Drive, Springfield and Mrs. Fred Barron, Kingsport, Tenn; and a brother,
William B. Maples of Nashville, Tenn.

Trent, Lloyd L. 29 May 1927 - 12 Aug 1995 CCH-N 16 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of William D. & Florence (Bruffett) Trent; married 28 Jun 1947 Alene
Duckworth]
Lloyd L. Trent, 68, Sparta, died suddenly at 3:05 p.m. on August 12, 1995 in his
home. Lloyd was born May 29, 1927 in Thornfield, MO. the son of William D. and
Florence Bruffett Trent. He was married to Alene Duckworth on June 28, 1947 in Mtn.
Home, AR. He was a milk hauler in Ozark Co., and retired from Carnation and
refrigeration. He was a World War II veteran, and was a member of the Masonic Lodge
at Theodosia. Lloyd was baptized at the age of twenty-two into the Church of Christ. He
is preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one grandson, Lonnie Trent.
Survivors include: his wife, Alene Duckworth-Trent, of the home; two sons, Gary W.
Trent, Ava, MO., and Don L. Trent, Nixa, MO.; two brothers, Lyle Trent, Calistoge, CA.,
and William Trent, Mosier, OR.; one sister, Earlene Oxley, Almartha, MO.; one sister-inlaw, Juanita Trent, White Salmon, WA.; and three grandchildren, Casey, Matthew and
Curtis Trent. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 15, 1995 at 2:00 p.m., at
Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO., with the Rev. Tim Glover officiating. Burial following
in Thornfield, MO. Visitation was Monday, August 14, 1995 from 7 to 8:00 p.m.
Trent, William D. 1898 - 20 Dec 1965 CCR 30 Dec 1965 p4
Funeral services for William D. Trent, 67, former western district judge for Ozark
County, were held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Thornfield church. Mr. Trent died Monday,
Dec. 20 at his home near Thornfield. Survivors include his wife, Mary and four sons, one
of whom is Lyle Trent, former Ozark teacher, now a resident of Poplar Bluff. Burial was
in Thornfield Cemetery.
Trewatha, Henry
1876 - May 1954
BT 10 Jun 1965
Funeral services for Henry Trewatha, 78, were held at Weir, Kan., Tuesday, June
1 at 1 p.m. followed by graveside services and burial at Kerr Cemetery northwest of
Billings Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Trewatha passed away on May 29, at the home of his
son, Chester Trewatha, at Weir, Kan. after a week’s illness.
Trewatha, James Mar 1868 - 1 Jul 1951 CCR 5 Jul 1951
[Note: Son of John & Jane Trewatha; married Mary J. Jones May 1876 - 1947]
James Trewatha, 83-year old retired farmer, died Sunday, July 1, in his home
northwest of Billings. Mr. Trewatha was a resident of the Clever and Billings
communities most of his life. He was a member of Clever Baptist church. Survivors
include a son, Bill Trewatha of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Carl Logan of Kansas City
and Mrs. Cecil Davis of the home; two brothers, Sam Trewatha of Muskogee, OK, and
Henry Trewatha of Weir, KS, and four grandchildren. Services were held at 1 pm
Tuesday in Billings Baptist church with the Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial was in
Rose Hill cemetery with Harris funeral home of Billings in charge.
Trewatha, Mary Jane (Jones) May 1876 - 6 May 1947 CCR 8 May 1947 p1
[Note: married James Trewatha Mar 1868 - 1951]

Mrs. Mary Jane Trewatha, 71, passed away at her home Tuesday after a lingering
illness. Survivors include her husband, James; one son, William, of Monett; two
daughters, Viola of Kansas City and Louise of the home; and a sister, Lou White of
Clever. Funeral services where held Thursday afternoon in the Billings Baptist church.
Burial was made in Rose Hill cemetery.
Tribble, Maude (Park) Johnson 6 Oct 1883 - 17 Sep 1960 CCR 22 Sep 1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Margaret Jane (Long) Park; married first Leroy M.
Johnson 25 Feb 1900]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maude Johnson Tribble, 76, former resident of Christian
County who died Sunday in Salt Lake City, Utah where she had made her home, will be
held at 10 a.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial will be in Jones Cemetery. She is survived by two sons, Frank of Salt Lake City
and Ferrell of Colorado; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Caldwell of San Diego, Calif and
Mrs. Clara O’Malley of Oklahoma City, Okla; one sister, Mrs. Elsie Maples of
Highlandville; and 10 grandchildren.
Triem, Clifford J., Col. 21 Jul 1887 - 14 Mar 1956 CCR 22 Mar 1956 p4
Funeral services for Col. Clifford J. Triem, 68, on of Southwest Missouri’s best
known auctioneers, who died suddenly March 14 at his home five miles north of Ozark
were held March 17 in the chapel of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark, with Rev. W. E.
Dowell of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under
direction of Chaffin. Col. Triem came to Christian County from Iowa almost 40 years
ago, and in time established himself as one of the region’s busiest and most capable
auctioneers. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Triem; one brother, Clarence Triem of
Springfield and two sisters who live in Iowa along with a host of friends throughout this
region.
[Note - obit says he is buried in Springfield; tombstone is at Hammond Cemetery in
Highlandville.]
Trigg, John Ross 20 Jun 1936 - 27 Mar 2000 CCH-N 5 April 2000
[Note: married Kay who married second Applegate; married 1983 Treba Lovedia
Bouldin]
John Ross Trigg 63 of Fordland passed away at 11:50 a.m. Monday March 27,
2000 in Christian Health Care East Springfield after a long illness. A native of Iowa Park,
Texas. John was a resident of Fordland since 1956. John was a self employed Painting
Contractor. Surviving are three sons and their wives, Howard and Anisa Trigg of San
Diego, CA., Wayne and Cathy Trigg of Rogersville, and James and Angie Trigg of
Sparta, two daughters Cyndy Garner of Highlandville, and Rhonda Treese and husband
John of Willard, one brother Tom Trigg of Springfield and a sister Patrica Loudermilk
and husband James of Fremont Hills, ten grandchildren, Jeffrey, Shila, Chastity, Shanda,
Bobby, Joshua, Jessica, Cody, Emily, and Henna, former wife Kay Applegate of Sparta,
and close friend Treba Bouldin of Fordland. John was preceded in death by his parents
Lee and Lois Inez Trigg and a grandson Jeremiah Rogers. Graveside Services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday March 30, 2000 at the Temple Hill Cemetery South of Fordland. Friends
may call after 12 noon, Wednesday,. in the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville.

Trigg, Lois Inez (Campbell) 23 Dec 1910 - 15 Jan 1994 NN-E 26 Jan 1994
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin & Cora Mae (Blystone) Campbell; married 19 Oct 1930
Lee B. Trigg 2 Oct 1906 - 12 Oct 1987]
Lois Inez Trigg, 83, Fordland, formerly of Iowa Park, Texas, died Saturday, Jan.
15, 1994, in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born on Dec. 23,
1910, in Waco, Texas, the daughter of Benjamin and Cora Mae Blystone Campbell. She
was united in marriage Oct. 19, 1930, to Lee Trigg. She had been a resident of Fordland
since 1958 after moving from Iowa Park, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Mission Hills Church of Christ, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lee, Oct. 12, 1987; her parents; one brother, James Campbell; and one sister,
Bessie. Survivors include two sons, John Ross Trigg, Springfield, and Tom Trigg,
Republic; one daughter, Patricia Loudermilk, and her husband, James, Fremont Hills;
nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Jan. 20, in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dan Wissinger officiating. Burial was in
Temple Hill Cemetery, Fordland. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Trigg, Rhonda Michelle 1967 - 23 Jul 2006 SN-L 26 Jul 2006
Rhonda Michelle Trigg, age 38, of Ozark passed away Monday, July 24, 2006. A
graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, in Temple Hill Cemetery, Bruner.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Trimble, Cora Della 1876 - 1 Jun 1957
CCR 6 Jun 1957 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Della Trimble, 80, a resident of Greenfield, who
died Saturday, June 1 at the home of a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Fitzpatrick of Ozark,
were held Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. in the Antioch Cemetery under the direction of the
Canada Funeral Home of Greenfield. She is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. R. L.
Hunter of Everton and Mrs. M. L. Hedrick of Kansas City; a sister, Mrs. Bailey Crofford
of Fillmore, Calif, seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
Trimble, Fredrick Marion 27 Oct 1943 - 5 Nov 2000 CCH-N 15 Nov 2000
Fredrick Marion Trimble, 57, Oldfield, Missouri passed away November 5, 2000
in Springfield, Missouri. Fredrick the son of Fredrick and Myrtle (Blanton) Trimble was
born October 27, 1943 in Branson, Missouri. Fredrick was always willing and did help
anyone needing help. He enjoyed life to the fullest. Fredrick was employed many years at
the George Rice Body Shop and at one time he owned his own body shop. He painted
vehicles and won many body shop awards for his expertise. Fredrick also was employed
at Zenith and he enjoyed coon hunting and he made and required fiddles. Fredrick also
loved his dogs Bud, Buster, and Sugar. Fredrick was a wonderful Husband, Father and
Grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. Fredrick was
of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, a brother; Robert Trimble and
a half brother John Durban Trimble. On May 18, 2000 Fredrick was united in marriage to
Pat Maggard who survives of the home. Also surviving are his children; Deborah Trimble
and Jeff Grimes, Rebecca Smallwood, Rachel an Steve Thomas, Billy and Kendra
Cummings, Donnie and Brenda Cummings, and Kelly and Travis Smith. His

grandchildren; Brent Smallwood, Phillip Thomas, Landon Grimes, Lakin Grimes, and
Karly Cummings. His Mother Myrtle; His brothers and sisters; Willard and Robin
Trimble, Larry Trimble, Tom Trimble, Judy and George Steen, Rick and Toni Trimble,
Charles Trimble, Max Trimble, Emerson and Mina Trimble, Pete and Melinda Trimble,
David and Mandy Trimble, Margaret Speaks, and Janie Trimble. Also surviving are other
relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 8,
2000, at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverend James “Hobo” Applegate and
Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Hall Cemetery. Visitation was Tuesday,
November 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Trimble, Patsy Lou (Maggard) Cummings 6 Jun 1956 - 14 May 2003 CCH-N 21 May
2003
Patsy Lou Trimble, 46, Oldfield, died May 14, 2003, in her home. She was
born June 6, 1956, in Douglas County, the daughter of Otto and Betty (Gullett) Maggard.
She worked as a seamstress for Hagale Garment Factory. Trimble was a member of Mt.
Olive Missionary Baptist Church. She loved her family. Her children and grandchildren
were the center of her life. Her husband, Freddie, preceded her in death in 2000. Her
father also preceded her in death in 1980. Survivors include three children, Billy
Cummings and wife Kendra, Nixa, Donnie Cummings and wife Brenda, Oldfield, and
Kelly Smith, Nixa; two grandchildren, Karly Cummings and Kayla Cummings; her
mother, Betty Maggard, Ava; six brothers and sisters, Larry and Faye Maggard, and Jerry
and Neva Maggard, all of Oldfield, Janice and Tom Rhodes, Chadwick, and Wanda and
Bill Holt, Linda and Steve Lineger, and Teresa and Todd Roberts, all of Ava; the father
of her children, Willie Cummings, Walnut Shade; nieces and nephews. Services were at
10 a.m. May 17 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Carl Thompson and Ben
DeWitt officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery at Ongo. ©Christian County Headliner
2003
Triplett, Loral L. 1 Mar 1915 - 5 Feb 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: married 21 Oct 1934 Sylvia Johnson]
Loral L. Triplett, 73, of Ozark, died Sunday, Feb. 5 at Springfield Community Hospital.
Graveside services for Mr. Triplett were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Helphery
Cemetery, Taneyville, with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Services were under
the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Triplett was a farmer and a carpenter,
and had lived in Ozark for 18 years. He was married to Sylvia Johnson Oct. 21, 1934. His
survivors include his wife, Sylvia; one son, David Triplett, Ash Grove; two daughters,
Lola Mae Spradling, Ozark, and Lois Jean Essex, Springfield; a brother, Orville Triplett,
Marysville, California; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Trivitt, Wanda Jo 1936 - 20 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
[Note: married Melvin Trivitt]
Wanda Jo Trivitt, 52, of Strafford, died at 4:55 p.m. Jan. 20 in her home after a
long illness. Services for Mrs. Trivitt were held Jan. 23 at the Gorman-Scharpf University
Chapel, Springfield. Graveside services were held that afternoon near Oak Grove, with
the Rev. Joe David Stone officiating. A native of the Kansas City area, Mrs. Trivitt
attended school in Lee's Summit and had lived in the Springfield area since 1972.

Surviving are her husband, Melvin; a son, Wade M., Springfield; three daughters,
Deborah Jo Wolfe, Springfield, Denise J. Murphy and Deanna J. Crocker, both of Ozark;
two sisters, Geraldine Dobbels, Olathe, Kansas, and Jeanette Goacher, West Memphis,
Arkansas; and eight grandchildren.
Trogdon, Daniel C. 1889 - 25 Oct 1963 CCR 31 Oct 1963
Daniel C. Trogdon, 74, of Billings, Route 2, died early Friday in the Veterans'
Hospital in Fayetteville, Ark. Mr. Trogdon, a lifelong farmer, had lived in the Billings
community for 70 years. He is survived by his wife, Ethel, of the home; two daughters,
Mrs. Virginia Lauderback, Independence, and Mrs. Mary Sue Steele, Forsyth; two sons,
Dan, Carthage, and Jack, Route 2, Billings; one brother, John R., Billings; and 12
grandchildren. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Cantrell Chapel at
Billings. The Rev. Marion LaFollett officiated with burial in White Chapel Cemetery.
Trogdon, Jimmy 6 Dec 1931 - 18 Feb 2003 CCH-N 26 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Wilford & Elsie (Noble) Trogdon; married 20 Aug 1954 Donna Sue
Herrell]
Jimmy Trogdon, 71, Ozark, died at 9:43 p.m. Feb. 18, 2003, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Trogdon was born Dec. 6, 1931, in Willard to Wilford and
Elsie (Noble) Trogdon. On Aug. 20, 1954, he was united in marriage to Donna Sue
Herrell in Springfield. Trogdon graduated from Willard High School and joined the U.S.
Navy where he proudly served his country for four years. He graduated from Southwest
Missouri State University and taught math in Denver, Colo. He later retired from Systems
Development Corporation after 25 years as a dedicated employee. He then worked for
Bell Laboratory, owned by Lucent Technologies, on the Ballistic Missile Defense and
military defense programming. His entrepreneurship, creativity, and intelligence allowed
him to partner in the development of colored images designed for computers. Trogdon
enjoyed reading, camping with his family, water skiing and snow skiing. He was
preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and one grandchild. Survivors include his
wife of 48 years, Donna; three sons, Gary Trogdon and wife Joanna, Alexandria, Va.,
Chris Trogdon, Ozark, and Greg Trogdon, Forrest City, Ark.; two daughters, Cheryl
Gosse, Arvada, Colo., and Downey Black Trogdon, Ozark; three grandchildren; three
sisters; one brother; several other relatives and caring friends. Services were at 1 p.m.
Feb. 21, in Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Daren Roten officiating. Burial was
in Clear Creek Cemetery west of Springfield. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 20 in
the funeral home.
Trogdon, John R. 4 Nov 1886 - 31 Aug 1979 OH 6 Sep 1979 p8
[Note: married Ida H. 25 Sep 1889 - 18 May 1981]
Services for John R. Trogdon, 93, Billings, will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Meadors
Chapel with the Rev. Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mr. Trogdon died Friday evening at his home after a long illness. Mr.
Trogdon, a longtime Christian County resident, was a retired farmer. Surviving are his
wife, Ida; three daughters, Mrs. Willa Mae Greene, Billings, Mrs. Irma Burton,
Springfield and Mrs. Irene Couch, Orlando, Fla.; one grandson and four great
grandchildren.

Troutt, Blanche E. (Hoyt) Norton 21 Aug 1909 - 1 Apr 1998 CCH-N 8 Apr 1998
Blanche E. Norton Troutt, age 88, of Nixa, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in
Columbia Hospital South, Springfield. She was born Aug. 21, 1909 in Denver, Colo., and
was the daughter of Henry and Esther (Fishbeck) Hoyt. She lived most of her life in
Norton, Kan., and was employed by the Kansas State Sanitarium as a cook. On Sept. 29,
1997 she married Howard Troutt. She attended Countryside Christian Church in Ozark.
Her first husband, Martin Norton, preceded her in death as did three sisters, Hattie Helin,
Lola Carlton, and Effie Troutt; and two brothers, Ernest and James Hoyt. Survivors
include: her husband, Howard; a sister Myrtle McEntire, Tulsa, Okla.; six step-children
and their spouses, Daylon and Ellen Troutt, Clever; Myrlen and Irene Troutt, Rolla;
Barbara and Emil Gann, Ozark; Delores and Jim Willier, Ron and Lil Troutt all of Edina;
and Eddie and Kay Troutt, New London; special friends, Betty and Bob Shearer, and
their family, Norton, Kan.; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
Saturday, April 4, in the Christian Church of Norton, Kansas with Jeff Nielsen
officiating. Burial was in Norton Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Troutt, Effie Viola (Hoyt) 15 Aug. 1907 – 19 Dec. 1996 CCH-N 25 Dec. 1996
Effie Viola Troutt, 89, Nixa, died Thursday, December 19, 1996, in Columbia
South Hospital, Springfield. She was born August 15, 1907, in Denver, Colorado, and
was the daughter of Henry and Esther Hoyt. On January 11, 1927, she married Howard
Emery Troutt. Mrs. Troutt was a member of Countryside Christian Church. Preceding her
in death were: two sons, Rex and Darrell Troutt; two brothers, Ernest and Jimmie Hoyt;
and two sisters, Harriett Helin and Lola Carlton.
Survivors include: her husband,
Howard; six children and their spouses, Daylon and Ellen Troutt, Clever, Myrlen and
Irene Troutt, Rolla, Barbara and Emil Gann, Ozark, Delores and Jim Willier, Springfield,
Illinois, Ron and Lil Troutt, Edin, and Eddie and Kay Troutt, New London; a daughterin-law, Annette Troutt, Waynesville; two sisters, Blance Norton, Norton Kansas and
Myrtle McEntire, Tulsa, Oklahoma; twenty-eight grandchildren; thirty-four greatgrandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services wee held Monday, December 23, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Don Vernon officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Countryside Christian Church or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Troutt, Howard Emery 20 Jan 1908 – 3 Mar 2000 CCH-N 8 Mar 2000
Howard Emery Troutt, age 91, of Nixa, died Friday, March 3, 2000 in his home.
He was born July 20, 1908 near La Plata, Mo. and was the son of Ezra and Meda
(Hodges) Troutt. On January 11, 1927 he and Effie Hoyt were married. She preceded
him in death in 1996. Mr. Troutt was a farmer and also worked as a custodian before his
retirement. He attended Countryside Christian Church in Ozark. Following the death of
his wife, Effie, he married her sister, Blanche Norton. She preceded him in death. He
married his present wife, Myrtle McEntire, a sister to Effie and Blanche in 1998. Also
preceding him in death were two sons, Darrell and Rex Troutt, three grandsons, a greatgreat-grandson, a brother, and two sisters. Survivors include: his wife, Myrtle; seven
children and their spouses, Daylon and Ellen Troutt, Clever, Myrlen and Irene Troutt,

Rolla, Barbara and Emil Gann, Ozark, Annette Troutt, Waynesville, Delores and James
Willier, Edina, Ma., Ronald and Lil Troutt, Knox City, and Edwin and Kay Troutt, New
London, Mo; four stepchildren and their spouses, Lloyd and Agnes McEntire, El Dorado,
Kansas, James and Mary McEntire, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Freeman and Carol McEntire,
Belle Plaine, Kansas, and Betty and Ross Patton, Allen Park, Michigan; a sister-in-law,
Evelyn Troutt Berry, Abilene, Kansas; 24 grandchildren, 17 step-grandchildren; 45 greatgrandchildren, 26 step-greatgrandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great grandson. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, 2000, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Don Vernon officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Countryside Christian Church or
Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Troutt, John Mark 6 Oct 1960 - 15 May 1967
CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: Tombstone spells name Trout]
Funeral services for John Mark Troutt, 8-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daylon
Troutt, Route 2, Willard, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the
Rev. Allen Harrison officiating, Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. The child died at 5:30
a.m. Monday in Burge-Protestant Hospital where he had been a patient since May 9 when
he was truck by a car near his home. A first grade student at Willard elementary school,
the boy is survived by his parents; a brother, Ashley; three sisters, Cassandra, Stephanie
and Valerie, all of the home; his paternal grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Howard Troutt,
Novelty; his paternal grandfather, Lawrence Bilyeu, Ozark, and paternal great
grandmother, Mrs. Meda Troutt, Novelty.
Troutt, Rex L. 14 Jan 1936 - 18 Jan 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of Howard & Effie Troutt; married Annette]
Rex L. Troutt, 57, Waynesville, died at 5:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 1993 in Still
Regional Medical Center, Jefferson City, from complications of Anklyosing Spondylitis.
He was born near Sparta, son of Howard and Effie Troutt. He moved to Novelty with his
parents in 1952, where he worked for Mark Twain Telephone Co. until 1964 when he and
his wife and family moved to Waynesville where he worked for General Telephone Co.
and United Telephone Co. until his .retirement. He was named Employee of the Year in
1989. Rex was a member of the Christian Church of Waynesville. Survivors include his
wife, Annette of the home; his parents, Howard and Effie Troutt, Nixa; one daughter,
Rexanne O'Riley, Waynesville; one son, Monty Reginal Troutt, Ashland; two sisters,
Barbara Gann, Ozark, and. Delores Willier, Springfield, Ill.; four brothers, Daylon Troutt,
Clever, Myrlen Troutt, Rolla, Ron Troutt, Knox City, and Edwin Troutt, New London;
four grandchildren, one step grandson; aunts and uncles, .nieces and nephews; and a host
of other relatives and friends. Services were held Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. at
Waynesville. Burial was Wednesday, Jan. 20 in the Novelty Cemetery under the direction
of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.
Troxler, Nicholas L. 10 Sep 1978 - 23 Oct 2003
2003
[Note: Son of Harold L. & Pat S. Troxler, Sr.]

CCH-N 29 Oct 2003 & SN-L 27 Oct

Nicholas L. Troxler, 25, of Springfield and Ozark, passed away on Thursday, Oct.
23 in Ozark of heart failure. Nick was the proud owner of Golden Rule Jewelry and
Pawn of Ozark. Nick grew up in Springfield, was a graduate of Kickapoo High School
and attended Missouri Southern State College. Nick was known by family and friends to
be fun-loving, kind, generous and sincere. Nick was happiest when talking with old
friends, new friends and loved ones. Everyone who knew Nick appreciated his
enthusiasm for living. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. He was a member
of Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge, National Association of Watch and Clock
Collectors and Sigma PI social fraternity. He is survived by his parents, Harold L.
Troxler Sr. and Pat S. Troxler, Springfield; four brothers, William Troxler, El Paso,
Texas; Steven Troxler, Texarkana, Texas; Greg Dearien, Long Lane; and the Rev. H.
Loye Troxler, Jr., of Englewood, Colo.; a sister, Lashell Hall of Shawnee, Kan.; and
many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Oct. 28 in Southminister
Presbyterian Church, Springfield, with the Rev. Bill Havens officiating, under direction
of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will follow on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in
Flatwoods Cemetary, Mountain View, Ark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Troxler, William Everett "Pee Wee" 26 Jun 1933 - 2 Nov 2003 CCH-N 5 Nov 2003
William Everett "Pee Wee" Troxler, age 70, of Gulliver, Mich., passed away in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, on Nov. 2, 2003. He was born June 26,
1933 in Pulaski County, Tennessee, the son of James and Alma (Clark) Troxler. He
served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He and Evelyn Marie
Rhodes were married September 30, 1954. Before retirement, Mr. Troxler was a USDA
meat inspector. He was a Southern Baptist by faith and a member of the Masonic Lodge
in Stromsburg, Nebraska. He was an outdoorsman, and the kind of person who never met
a stranger, always generous to others. Survivors include: His wife, Evelyn; five children
and their spouses, Rita and Steve Elliott, Rogersville, William Everett Troxler, Jr. and
Vesta, Manistique, Michigan, Renee and John Beauchamp, Ozark, Scott and Michelle
Troxler, Ozark, and Robert Troxler and Michelle Ubbelohde, Palermo, Maine; six
grandchildren, Josh Elliott, Vanessa Troxler, Zachariah and Brandy Beauchamp, and
Kaylla and Adam Troxler. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Elliott, Jr. a
sister, Kathleen Jackson and two brothers, James and Lester Troxler. Funeral services
were Nov. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Prospect Cemetery,
south of Ozark with military honors. Masonic services were provided by Ozark Masonic
Lodge.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
True, Roy Alonzo 5 Jun 1901 - 10 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Son of Steven N. & Charity (Gregory) True; married 12 Oct 1922 Bethel Owens
by ]
Roy Alonzo True, 86, of Buffalo, died Jan. 10 at the Americana-Fremont
Healthcare Center in Springfield after a long illness. Services for Mr. True were held Jan.
13 at the Montgomery-Viets Chapel with the Rev. Roger Tribble officiating. Burial with
masonic rites was in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Mr. True was born June 5, 1901, in Urbana to
Steven N. and Charity Gregory True. He was married to Bethel Owensby Oct. 12, 1922,
in Springfield. She preceded him in death. He was known in his community as a farmer,

owning and operating the True Registered Sheep Farm and his registered herd of
Hereford cattle. He also had worked at many different occupations, including school
teaching, the building of Army barracks and war ships during World War II, and later in
life, at a furrier's. He was a member of the Tunas Christian Church, Order of the Eastern
Star, Scottish Rite, Royal Arch Masons, the Council, Commandery, and was a member of
the Macks Creek Masonic Lodge for more than 60 years. He served as secretary for this
lodge for more than 30 years. In addition to his wife, also preceding him in death were
his parents; a brother, Clyde; two sisters, Pearl, who died at an early age, and Bonnie
Thornsbury; and a grandson, James Marcus Harris. His survivors include three sons; Roy
Wayne True, of Tuscumbia, Bertram Eugene True, of Urbana, and Daryl Owensby True,
of Kirkwood; two daughters, Chrystal Melton, of Springfield, and Avaline Harris, of
Chadwick; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Durrington, of
Buffalo, and Margaret Smith, of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Bert Gregory True, of
Berkeley, California; and several nieces and nephews.
Trueblood, Doyle Eugene "Bud" 29 Jul 1934 - 27 Nov 2005 SN-L 4 Jan 2005
[Note: Son of Price & Anna Fern (Lucas) Trueblood; married 1953 Betty J. Wehrkamp
Lea; married 30 Dec 1989 Regina Reinecke]
Doyle Eugene "Bud" Trueblood passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2005, at
age 71, at 9:25 a.m. in Kansas City, Mo. He was a resident of Ozark, Mo., and former
resident of Jackson County, Indiana. Doyle was born July 29, 1934, in Jackson County to
Price and Anna Fern Lucas Trueblood. Doyle was a member of James River Assembly of
God. Mr. Trueblood retired from farming and was an electrician. He married Betty J.
Wehrkamp Lea in 1953 and then on December 30, 1989, he married Regina Reinecke
Trueblood in Ozark, Mo. Survivors include his wife, Regina Trueblood; a son, Mike
Trueblood and wife, Peggy, Seymour, Indiana; two daughters, Michele Thompson,
Arkansas, and Stacey DeFoor and husband, Terry, Florida; a stepdaughter, Diana Brewer
and husband, Cory, Stoflf, Mo.; a stepson, Richard Brewer and wife, Tonya, Washington;
10 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; and a sister, Marion McCammon. He was
preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul Trueblood; and two sisters, Louise
McKillip and Virginia Speckner. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday,
January 6, 2006, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Chris Lewis officiating.
Burial was in Riverview Cemetery, Seymour, Indiana. Memorials may be given to the
National Kidney Foundation.
Truex, M. Harold, Dr. 13 Mar 1934 - 26 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of Milton E. & Thelma (Seebold) Truex; married Shirley Keehl]
Dr. M. Harold Truex, 55, Nixa, died Oct. 26 following surgery and a debilitating
illness. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Keehl Truex; his daughter, Lise; and two sons,
Brent and Sean. He is also survived by his father, Milton E. Truex, and his sister, Judith
Ann Carmical. Dr. Truex was born to Thelma Seebold and Milton E. Truex on March 13,
1934 in Louisville, Ken. He graduated from Harding University in 1954. After
graduation, he worked for Southwestern Christian College and was active in the Civil
Rights Movement. He obtained his master's degree from Wayne State University` and his
doctorate from Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Truex served as a professor at
several colleges and universities, retiring as a full professor of psychology at Northern

Michigan University 1983. He then served as a consultant based in Washington, D.C.,
until accepting his last position as school psychologist for Nixa Public Schools. During
his professional career, Dr. Truex was chairman of the Maryland State Task Force on
Accountability, a member of the Project Operations Board of the Interstate Project on
Accountability (now National Educational Assessment Program) and a member of the
Steering Committee of the Michigan Educational Assessment Program. Since coming to
Nixa, Dr. Truex has been active in programs assisting the developmentally disabled. He
served on the Christian County Sheltered Workshop Board and was president of the
Senate Bill 40 Board for Christian County. He was a member and devout supporter of the
First Christian Church throughout adulthood. Memorial services were held Saturday in
the Church of Christ in Ozark under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. The family
suggests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or the
Victory Mission in Springfield.
Truitt, Weldon J. “Bob” 1907 - Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: married Clella]
MARSHFIELD - Services for W. J. “Bob: Truitt 68, Marshfield, will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday in Fraker Chapel here with the Rev. Dwayne Reed officiating. Burial will be in
Marshfield Cemetery. The family will be in the funeral home from 7-8 p.m. today. Mr.
Truitt was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after being thrown from his
overturned vehicle in an accident Monday on Mo. 125 at about 6 p.m. Mr. Truitt was a
retired maintenance foreman with the Missouri State Highway Department where he had
been employed for 23 years. He was also a member of the Temple Baptist Church here.
Survivors include his wife, Clella; two sons, James of Ozark and Robert of Tulsa, Okla;
five daughters, Mrs. Estella Lee, Sweetwater, Tex., Mrs. Carol Cardwell, Mrs. Dorothy
Montgomery and Mrs. Linda Masterson, all of Marshfield and Miss Anita Truitt of the
home and 17 grandchildren.
Tubbs, Minnie (Froebel) 10 Apr 1932 - 30 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Bertha (?) Froebel; married F. O. Tubbs]
Services for Mrs. Minnie Tubbs, 47, Aurora, were held Wednesday in Peterson
Chapel with burial in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. She was a sister of Mrs. Lillie
Atchison of Ozark and Mrs. Bessie Atchison of Galena. Her husband, F. O. also survives.
Mrs. Tubbs died Monday shortly after she was admitted to Aurora Community Hospital.
Tuck, Berniece Opal 20 Jul 1911 -16 Feb 1989 OH 23 Feb 1989
[Note: married Charlie Tuck]
Berniece Opal Tuck, 77, Springfield, died at 2:05 a.m. Feb. 16 at St. John's
Regional Health Center following a short illness. Services for Mrs. Tuck were held Feb.
18 in the Ayre-Goodwin Chapel with the Rev. Paul Swadley and the Rev. Jesse
Cunningham officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Tuck had
lived most of her life in Springfield. She was a 20 year employee of Sears Roebuck, and
was a member of South Haven Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charlie; a
son, Charles, Jr., Springfield; a daughter, Judith Morales, Rogersville; and a grandson,
Brad Tuck.

Tuck, Clarence O. 6 Jan 1908 - Feb 1973 OH 15 Feb 1973 p11
[Note: married Gladys]
Funeral services for Clarence O. Tuck, 65 of 3731 S. Glenstone, Springfield, were
held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Harris Chapel with the Rev. Bill Mabury officiating. He was
assisted by Re. George Smith. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. A native of
Brighton, Mr. Tuck was an employee of the Ash Grove Lime Co., retired in 1968. He and
his wife operated Gladys’ Cafe in Sparta from 1963 to 1971. He was a member of the
Oak Grove Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Gladys; one son, Wayne of
Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Batson, Springfield and Mrs. Anna Keen of
Sparta; one stepson, Kenneth Nibler of San Jose, Calif..; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Betty
Godfrey of Kansas City; two brothers, Bern of Kansas City and Bill of Fair Grove; 12
grandchildren, seven step grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Tucker, Cora 1873 - 26 Nov 1965 CCR 2 Dec 1965 p1
Mrs. Cora Tucker, 92, Nixa, died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 26 in a Nixa Rest
Home. The widow of W. E. Tucker, a dentist who died in 1928, she is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. Sally Jackson, Nixa; a son, Mitchell, Tulsa; three grandchildren and five
great grandchildren. Mrs. Tucker was a member of the Church of Christ Scientist.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Herman Lohmeyer East Chapel, Springfield
with Reader Howard Johnson officiating, Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery.
Tucker, John R. 1912 - May 1973 OH 31 May 1973 p6
John R. Tucker, 61 of 16__ N. Missouri, Springfield died at Cox Medical
Center last Sunday after a short illness. A member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Mr.
Tucker lived in Springfield for 36 years and was employed by the Frisco Railway for the
duration of that time. He came here from Phillipsburg. Surviving are his wife ____ J.;
three daughters, Mrs. ___ Wright, Springfield, Mrs. Barbara Hinds, Ozark; Mrs. ___
Lile, Strafford; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Russell of Elk Grove, Calif. and
Marvin of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Leslie Induemushie, Springfield and Mrs. Lee
___say, Norwood. Funeral arrangements are under direction of Thieme.
Tucker, Shirley A. (Smith) Holland Davis 28 Jun 1945 - 15 Mar 2005 SN-L 17 Mar
2005
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Mary Elizabeth (Collins) Smith; married first ? Holland’
married second ? Davis; married third Larry Eugene Tucker 3 Feb 1954 - 21 Oct 2001]
Shirley A. Tucker, 59, Marshfield, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2005,
in her home. She was married to Larry "T-Bone" Tucker on June 28, 1995, and he
preceded her in death on Oct. 21, 2001. Shirley was born on June 28, 1945, in Ozark,
Mo., to Roy Smith and Mary Elizabeth Collins. She has lived in Marshfield for three
months, moving from the Springfield area. Shirley enjoyed spending time with friends
and grandchildren. Survivors include three daughters, Terri Rhynes, Carri Williams and
husband, Carl, and Shirley Holloman; three sons, Jerry Smith and wife, Bo, Gary
Holland, Jr., and wife, Amber, and Larry Davis, Jr.; two sisters, Sandra Mitchell and
husband, Leroy, and Cindy Johnson and husband, Bob; and nine grandchildren. Services
will be held Friday, March 18, 2005, at 2 p.m. in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service

at Midtown. Visitation will be on Thursday, March 17, 2005, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the
funeral home. A private burial will be at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery.
Tuckness, Thomas B.
29 Oct 1943 - 8 Jul 2002
Thomas B. Tuckness, 58, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 9:54 p.m. Wednesday,
July 8, 2002 in Springfield. Thomas was born October 29, 1943 in Springfield to Richard
A. Tuckness, Sr. and Elizabeth M. Weaver Tuckness. He was a lifelong resident of
Springfield. He was the owner and operator of an exterminating company. Thomas was
preceded in death by his mother, Betty. He is survived by his father, Richard A.
Tuckness, Sr., Springfield; his son, David B. Kenton, Branson; three brothers, Richard A.
Tuckness, Jr., Prescott, Ariz., John T. Tuckness, Topeka, Kan., and James L. Tuckness
and wife, Sadie, Springfield, Mo.; several grandchildren; an aunt, Teresa Weaver,
Leawood, Kan.; nieces; and many friends. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July
13, 2002 in St. Agnes Chapel with Fr. Tom Kiefer celebrant. Interment will be at a later
date in Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today with prayer services
starting at 7 p.m. in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, Springfield,
Mo. Springfield News-Leader, July 11 2002.
Tuckwood, Vergie ( Wilson) 1882 - 5 Jun 1956 CCR 14 Jun 1956 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Vergie Wilson Tuckwood, 73, who died June 5 were
held June 8 at the Mound Church with Rev. Maggard officiating. Burial was in Mills
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Her husband, Frank
William Tuckwood, preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Frank William
Tuckwood, Jr. of North Hollywood, Calif.; five hald-sisters, Mrs. Cora Williamd of
Mabton, Wash., Mrs. Herman Horney if Anacortes, Wash., Mrs. Otha Holt of Olympia,
Wash., Mrs. Ransom Bloomer of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Willie Hall of Chadwick;
and three half-brothers, Thomas and Virgil Wilson of Chadwick and Fredrick Wilson of
Rt. 3, Ava.
Tufel, Charles
1895 - 26 Sep 1968 CCR 3 Oct 1968 p8
Charles Tufel, 73, Spring Haven Rest Home, Chadwick, formerly of Walnut
Shade, Died at 6:45 p.m. Thursday in the rest home after a long illness. He is survived by
a son, Garadian, state of New York; a daughter, Mrs. A. L. Pierce, Walnut Shade; a sister,
Mrs. Anna Romer, state of Florida; and three grandchildren. Graveside services were at 3
p.m. Saturday in Meadows Cemetery near Walnut Shade, with the Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Services were under the direction of Adams.
Tunnell, Lynn 30 Aug 1883 - 5 Oct 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: Son of John L. & Nancy Annie (Pettijohn) Tunnell; married Lois 1893 - 1 Aug
1990]
Lynn Tunnell, 88, of Ozark, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday at his home after a long
illness. Mr. Tunnell was a retired salesman and a lifelong resident of Ozark. He was a
member of the Methodist Church and Friend Masonic Lodge No. 352. Surviving are his
wife, Lois and a nephew. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, with
the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery where Masonic
rites will be held.

Tunnell, Lois 1893 - 1 Aug 1990 NN-E 9 Aug 9 1990
[Note: married Lynn Tunnell 30 Aug 1883 - Oct 1971]
Lois Tunnell, 97, Ozark, died Tuesday, July 31, 1990, in Ozark Nursing and Care
Center, following a long illness. She lived most of her life in Christian County and was a
homemaker. She had been a member of the Ozark Christian Church since she was
baptised in 1903. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn, in 1971. Survivors
include three sisters, Georgia Adams, Springfield, Jeane McAllister, Laguna Hills, Calif.,
and Marion Hancin, Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were
Friday in Ozark Cemetery with the Rev. Neal Grubaugh officiating. Memorial
contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Tunnell, Maggie (Shirkey) 11 Jan 1880 - Sep 1962 CCR 20 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of David A. & Phoebe Angeline Shirkey; married Thad Tunnell]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Tunnell, 81, of Ozark who died Friday, Sept 14
at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. Madge Tunnell, following a lingering illness, were
held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Cecil Swinehart
officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Harris. A lifelong resident
of Ozark, Mrs. Tunnell and her husband, the late Thad Tunnell, operated a restaurant here
for many years. She was a member of the Ozark First Christian Church. Immediate
survivors are one brother, Bill Shirkey of Ozark; and a niece.
Tunnell, Margaret Mary “Madge” 24 Jun 1880 - 14 Aug 1968 CCR 15 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married Royce Tunnell 1879 - 1936]
Mrs. Margaret Mary “Madge” Tunnell, 88 of Ozark, died Wednesday at 12:15
a.m. at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, following a brief illness. A native of Ohio, Mrs.
Tunnell came to Missouri in 1885. She later resided at Baldwin, Kan. where she
graduated from Baker University. She was a member of the 1908 graduating class in
nursing at Wesley Hospital in Kansas City. Mrs. Tunnell and her husband, the late Royce
Tunnell, were engaged in the restaurant business in Ozark for many years, and she also
operated a millinery shop here for some time, She was a member of the United
Presbyterian Church at Ozark, and a member of Ozark Lodge No, 98, Order of the Easter
Star. Survivors include five nieces and four nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at 2
p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Dale Powell officiating. Rites of the
Order of the Eastern Star will be conducted by Ozark Lodge No. 98. Burial will be in
Ozark Cemetery.
Tunnell, Myrtle (?) Wheritt 1887 - 19 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
Mrs. Myrtle Tunnell, 82, of Rogersville, was dead on arrival at Cox Medical
Center at 5 p.m. Sunday after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home. She was a
member of the Rogersville Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Miss
Maurine Tunnell of the home, Miss Mildred Tunnell of Jefferson City, Miss Mary
Wheritt, Kansas City; and a sister, Mrs. Anna Hedgpeth, Rogersville. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Rogersville Baptist Church with the Revs. Claude
McMullin and Hubert Galloway officiating, Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery, northwest
of Rogersville, under the direction of Marsh of Rogersville.

Tunstill, Mark Stephen
6 Sept 1955 - 1 Jul 2002
Mark Stephen Tunstill, 46, Ozark, Mo., passed away Monday, July 1, 2002 in
Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., from complications due to a bone marrow
transplant. Mark was born September 6, 1955 in Amarillo, Texas to Arthur David and
Lorraine (Fox) Tunstill. Mark worked as a sheet metal journeyman for over 25 years. He
loved to tinker with gas engines and old sheet metal tools, but his true passion was his
Harley Davidson motorcycle. He was a great son, brother, husband and a wonderful
father to Mykayla, whom he loved dearly. Mark also loved people and made lasting
friendships throughout his life. Mark fought a courageous and valiant battle with his
illness, drawing his strength from God and leaning on his faith throughout his journey.
He was loved by all and will be missed tremendously. He was preceded in death by his
father, Arthur David Tunstill. Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife
of 16 years, Brenda; his 12-year-old daughter, Mykayla, both of the home; his mother,
Lorraine Tunstill, Springdale, Ark.; two brothers, David Tunstill, Springdale, Ark., and
Tim Tunstill, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Karen Aaron and husband, Joe,
Batesville, Ark.; three nieces and two nephews; other relatives and many caring friends.
The Tunstill family wishes to express their gratitude of thanks to Dr. Wendell Goodwin,
Dr. Henry Osborne, Dr. Don Meyers, Dr. Stanley Wiggins, Laura Nutzell, 6 N Oncology
staff, St. John’s Regional Health Care Center Medical Records Department employees
and administration; Barnes-Jewish Hospital staff, First Baptist Church of Ozark, St. Louis
Corporate System Office and staff, Tracker Soccer Club, and a special thanks to Harvey
and Alice. May God bless each of you. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 5,
2002 in First Baptist Church, Ozark, Mo., with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries
officiating, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. In
accordance with the family wishes, the casket will remain closed at all times. Visitation
will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. The family would
appreciate memorials made to Mykayla Tunstill Education Fund, c/o St. John’s
Employee Credit Union, 1235 E. Cherokee, Springfield, MO 65804, or the American
Cancer Society, c/o Barnes Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 796, Ozark, MO 65721.
Springfield News-Leader, July 4, 2002.
Turan, Minnie Marie 20 Sep. 1910 - 4 Apr 1994 OH 13 Apr 1994
Minnie Marie Turan, 83, Ozark, died Monday, April 4, 1994 in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Sept. 20, 1910 near Rogersville and lived most of her life in the
Ozark area. She was employed by area restaurants as cook. She is survived by her son,
Robert Turan, Springfield; a daughter, Mary Boss, Huntsville, Ark.; three grandchildren,
Michael and Elizabeth Turan and Kristina Mergener; and a great-grandson, Tyler
Michael Turan. No public services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Turbyeville, Billy Cloyd 2 Apr 1943 - 13 Mar 2003
CCH-N 26 Mar 2003
Billy Cloyd Turbyeville, 59, Nixa, died March 13, 2003, in Cox South Hospital,
Springfield. He was born April 2, 1943, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., the son of Jackson and
Stella (Butler) Turbyeville. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Turbyeville had
worked as a sheet metal worker for Loren Cook Company. Survivors include four

children, Kim Turbyeville, Nixa, Tim Turbyeville, Linda Adams, and Billy Turbyeville
and wife Tammy, all of Ozark; four grandchildren, Cameron Adams, Tarin Turbyeville,
Caleb Turbyeville, and Jonathan Coker; two brothers, Ray Turbyeville, Walnut Ridge,
Ark., and Jack Turbyeville, his twin, Bellflower; and a sister Jentry Mitchell, Walnut
Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Tina; two brothers, Lester
and Chester; and two sisters, Velma and Thelma. A graveside service was March 17 in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiated with military
honors provided by BRAVO Team.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Friends
and family gathered at the funeral home on March 16.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Turnbull, Margaret Ann 25 Jun 1904 - 1 Mar 1988 OH 10 Mar 1988
Margaret Ann Turnbull, 83, originally of Nixa, died at 7:07 p.m. March 1 at the
Ozark Nursing and Care Center after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Turnbull
were held March 3 at Selmore Cemetery, with the Rev. Galen Pearcy officiating. Burial
was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Turnbull moved to Nixa
12 years ago from Detroit, Michigan, where she had been a housewife and homemaker.
Her survivors include one son, John, of Lake Lure, North Carolina; one daughter and
son-in-law, Celia and James Melia, Rt. 3, Nixa; three grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.
Turner, Anna R. (DeBoie) 13 Jan 1905 - 5 May 1969 CCR 8 May 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of Steven Lee & Lillie Ann (Ellingsworth) DeBoie; married 23 Oct 1922
James H. Turner 1 Apr 1892 - 6 Sep 1958]
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna R. Turner, 64, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Dan Woodall officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery, with the grave to be dedicated by Wilbur J. Murray. A native of
Highlandville, Mrs. Turner had moved to Nixa from Bristow, Okla. in 9142. She died at
2:20 p.m. Monday in Mercy Villa rest home, Springfield, after a lingering illness.
Surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Mabel Rader and Mrs. Nona Harris, both of Nixa, and
Mrs. Meda McCauley and Mrs. Nomel Powers, both of Highlandville, and a brother, Vea
DeBoie, Highlandville.
Turner, Annie May (Robertson) 1870 - 9 Dec 1952
CCR 15 Jan 1953 p1
[Note, dau of James W. and Martha Jane (Payne) Robertson]
Word has been received by Springfield relatives of the death of Mrs. W. F. Turner
at Seattle, Washington on Tuesday, December 9. She was born in Ozark as Annie May
Robertson, one of eight children of Captain and Mrs. J. W. Robertson; four boys and four
girls. Only one sister remains, Mrs. Len (Janie) Walker of Springfield. The Robertson
family were life time residents of Ozark and Springfield, with one or two exceptions.
Annie May Robertson was a graduate of Marionville College. There, she met W. F.
Turner, a native of Marionville and a fellow student and graduate. They were married in
Ozark June 21, 1893. After his graduation form the College of the Bible (Ky.), they
served through four pastorates in La Belle and Joplin, Mo, Peotia, Ill., and Yakima,
Wash. They lived in Spokane, Wash. for 12 years while he served on the national boards

of the church in the northwest and for 20 years in Seattle, Wash, while he served at state
missionary secretary. He retired from active service June 30, 1949. Memorial services
were held in Seattle, Dec. 12. Entombment followed in Acacia Mausoleum, Seattle. She
is survived by her husband and three children: Lloyd E. Turner of Seattle; Mrs. L. E.
Landers of San Mateo, Calif.; Mrs. Paul DeGarmo of Berkeley, Calif and three
grandchildren.
Turner, Betty June (Davis) 1 Mar 1933 - 24 Apr 2004 SN-L 24 Apr 2004.
[Note: Daughter of Green Berry & Ruby Jean (Mease) Davis; married Willard Turner]
Betty June Turner, Reeds Spring, Missouri, departed this life April 24, 2004, at
the age of 71 years. Betty was born March 1, 1933, to parents, Green Berry and Ruby
Jean (Mease) Davis in Reeds Spring. Betty was a lifelong resident of Reeds Spring and
worked in the area as an artist and woodworker. She had a passion for genealogy, as well
as, local history, and took great pleasure in presenting family and friends with photos and
details of events of the past. Betty was preceded in death by grandparents, Frank and
Elizabeth Mease; parents, Green and Ruby Davis; husband, Willard Turner; and brother,
Harold "Bussy" Davis. Betty is survived by two daughters, Sandie Wiatt and husband,
John of Lampe, Mo., and April Turner of Fulton, Mo. and husband, Marty Raper of
Aurora, Mo.; four grandsons, Nathan Turner, Nigel Turner, Zachary Wiatt, and Jonathan
Wiatt; one brother, Joe Dean Davis of Reeds Spring, Mo.; four sisters, Zelma "Babe"
Wampler of El Cajon, Calif., Ruth Stefanidis of El Cajon, Calif., Willa Laughlin of
Ashland, Neb., and Andrea Chambers of Reeds Spring, Mo.; and a host of cousins, aunts,
nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April
28, at Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson, with interment following at Eisenhour
Cemetery in Spokane. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, April 27, 2004, at the
funeral home.
Turner, Bobby John 30 Mar 1933 - 12 Jan 2007 SN-L 14 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of William & Ethel Turner; married 1965 Juanita Ramsey]
Bobby John Turner, of Ozark, Mo., went to be with his heavenly Father on
Friday, January 12, 2007, at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Bob was born March 30, 1933, at
Maudin Gap, Ark., son of the late William and Ethel Turner. He was united in marriage
to Juanita Ramsey Turner in 1965. Bob was in the US. Navy for seven and one-half years
and served as a gunner's mate and rescue swimmer on the Harry E. Hubbard DD 748. He
later retired in 1988 from the Maxwell House Coffee Plant in Houston, Texas. Bob spent
his retirement in Missouri from October of 1989. he was a member of the Sparta First
Baptist Church and taught Sunday School there for many years and served as the special
music coordinatory. He took great joy in volunteering at the Oldfield Opry, and served on
the Christian County Tax Board. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, one
brother and one sister. Bob is survived by his wife of 42 years, Juanita; and six children:
Yvonne McGhee, of Springfield, Mo., Tricia Reid and husband, James, of Columbia,
Tenn., Glenda Frank and husband, D'Artagnon, of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif, Sharon
Doss and husband, Eric, of Germantown, Tenn., Jim Turner and wife, Joanna, of Ozark,
Mo., and John Travis Turner and wife, Annette, of Morrisville, Mo. He left 22
grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister, Margaret
Johnson, of Hot Springs, Ark.; brother, Kenneth Turner and wife, Sylvia, of

Montgomery, Texas; brother, Joe Turner and wife, Alice, of Amity, Ark.; sister-in-law,
Blanche Turner, of Amity, Ark.; and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. He enjoyed
fishing, hunting, bluegrass music, playing cards and football. He leaves a huge hole and
will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Gary Robertson and Bobby Stout officiating. Burial will
follow. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Turner, Caliber Quentin 24 Jul 1925 - 15 Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: Son of ? & Fannie (?) Turner; married Charlene]
OZARK - Services for Caliber Turner, 50, Belton, formerly of Chadwick and
Springfield were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Wayne
Bateman officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Turner died
Sunday at his home in Belton after a 2-year illness. He was a member of the Faith
Tabernacle at Martin City . Survivors include his wife, Charlene; five sons, Aaron,
Dennis and Adrain, all of the home, David of Warnaco, Kan, and Alan of Sparta; two
daughters, Mrs. Denise Crane and Miss Melissa Turner, both of Grandview; his mother,
Mrs. Fannie Turner, Springfield; two brothers, Wayne and Basil, both of Springfield and
one granddaughter,
Turner, Edith Wilhemina (Outcalt) Lenhard 16 Jun 1912 - 6 Aug 1993 OH 11 Aug
1993
[Note: Daughter of William & Ethel Outcalt; married Gilbert Turner]
Edith Wilhemina Turner, 81, Rogersville, died Friday, Aug. 6, 1993 at her home.
She was born June 16, 1912 in Denver, Colo., the daughter of William and Ethel Outcalt.
She attended nursing school in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the Ozark area. She worked
as a nurse at the former Ozark Hospital and also many years for a Sterling, Colo., doctor.
she was past president of Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. in Sterling. She was a member of
Elm Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a
brother, Charles Outcalt; an infant son, Donald Lenhard; and a grandson, David Wright.
Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Turner; two daughters, Elaine Dunn, and her
husband, Gilbert H. Turner; two daughters, Elaine Dunn, and her husband, H.F., Ozark,
and Judith Wright, Costa Mesa, Calif.; a sister, Mary McSay, Denver, Colo.; four
grandchildren, Stefanie, Jennifer, Joshua, Phil and Titus Williams, and Gabe and Brittany
Purcell. Services were held Monday, Aug. 9, in Elm Grove United Methodist Church,
with the Rev. Todd Staples officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Turner, Ella Mae (Patterson) 6 Sep 1912 - 10 Oct 2006 SN-L 12 Oct 2006
[Note: Daughter of Willie & Mettie Sue Patterson; married 19 Sep 1936 John W. Turner]
Ella Mae Turner, age 94, of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord, October 10,
2006, at Primrose Place, Springfield. She was born September 6, 1912, in Highlandville,
the eldest daughter of Willie and Mettie Sue Patterson. On September 19, 1936, she
married John W. Turner. Ella Mae was an awesome stay-at-home wife and mother. She
became a Christian as a young adult and faithfully served the Lord. She was active in the
Baptist Women's Missionary Union. Ella Mae and John were members of Riverdale

Baptist Church for many years and then moved their membership and service to a
mission church sponsored by Riverdale, Fremont Hills Baptist Church. Ella Mae was a
sweet, quiet lady called "Mimi" by her grandchildren and loved by all. Those she left
behind are: two children, Nancy-Ellen Burmood, Rogersville and John "Tom? Turner and
his wife, Donna, Rogersville; four grandchildren, Jacob and Phillip Burmood,
Springfield, Tammi (Turner) Allen and her husband, Justin, Ozark, and Travis Turner and
his wife, Traci, Springfield; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Robert "Bob? Patterson,
Springfield; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John; two brothers, Efton and Wilbur Patterson; and her parents. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 14, at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Pastor Art Hicklin officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Turner, Emmer Luvada (Hampton) 1866 - 5 Jun 1954 CCR 10 Jun 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Emmer Luvada Turner, 87, who died June 5 in her
home in Clever, following a short illness, were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in the
Clever Methodist Church with the Rev. D. S. Frazier and the Rev. H. C. Green
officiating. Burial was in the Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home
of Clever. She was converted at the age of 15 years and became a member of the
Methodist church. She moved to the Clever community 50 years ago and had made her
home there since that time. Survivors include two sons, Lester of Oakland, Calif. and
Harley of Fresno, Calif; three daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Owensby of Fresno, Calif., Mrs.
Lora Childers of the home, and Mrs. Verna Ulfers of Compton, Calif; 12 grandchildren;
10 great grandchildren; three brothers, William Hampton and Marshall Hampton, both of
Marietta, Ga., and Turley Hampton of Montrose, Colo., other relatives and a host of
friends.
Turner, Ethel B. 3 Sep 1899 - 20 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: married Otto H. Turner 13 Apr 1896 - Nov 1974]
Ethel B. Turner, 88, of Turners, died at 5:38 p.m. Sunday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Turner were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in
the Greenlawn South Chapel, with the Revs. Kenneth Hull and Louis Caddell officiating.
Burial was in Turners Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Turners community, Mrs.
Turner was the widow of Otto H. Turner, who died in 1974. She was a member of
Crescent Chapel Methodist Church. Her survivors include four sons, James and Marvin,
both of Turners, Clarence, Rogersville, and Sam, Kansas City; four daughters, Blanche
Moffitt, Phoenix, Arizona, Lucy Jones, Wichita, Kansas, Mary Lou McDonald, Strafford,
and Lois Sklenar, Tampa, Kansas; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two
great-great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart
Association.
Turner, Eura Lorene (Robison) 14 Dec 1919 - 2 Sep 2005 SN-L 3 Sep 2005
[Note: Daughter of James & Grace (Adams) Robison; married 7 Apr 1943 Vaughn
Turner]
Eura Lorene Turner, age 85, of Republic, passed away on Friday, September 2,
2005. She was born December 14, 1919, in Sparta, the daughter of James and Grace

(Adams) Robison. On April 7, 1943, she and Vaughn Turner were united in marriage in
Oklahoma. During World War II, Mrs. Turner was an aircraft assembly worker in
California. The family also lived in Wyoming for several years. Mrs. Turner was a
member of First Baptist Church in Republic. She loved her family and her grandchildren
were the light of her life. Survivors include her daughter, Janice Eakins, Republic; two
grandchildren, Kyle and Ashley; a sister, Faye Barham; and nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn, in 1988; a sister, Eunice Smith; and her sonin-law, Rick Eakins. A graveside funeral will be at 3:30 p.m. today, in Sparta Cemetery,
with Pastor Richard Eakins officiating. Friends may call at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
for viewing from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. today. Memorial contributions may be made to
the Community Hospices of America.
Turner, Flossie Bell (Maples) 21 Mar 1907 - 1 Apr 2006 SN-L 5 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of S. S. & Ethel Maples; married 12 Jul 1924 George E. Turner]
Flossie Bell Maples Turner of Springfield, Mo., went to be with the Lord at 10
p.m. April 1, 2006, after a short illness in Cox Hospital South. She was born to S.S. and
Ethel Maples on March 21, 1907, in Stone County, Mo. On July 12, 1924, she married
George E. Turner. Flossie raised seven children, impressing the important values of life
to them. Later she worked at Holt Laboratory as a blood technician and retired from
Heritage Cafeteria as the Head Cook. She was a devoted and longtime member of
Immanuel Baptist Church. An avid gardener, she read widely, traveled all 50 states and
beyond and stayed politically informed, never forgetting FDR lifted her family out of the
Great Depression. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons,
Eugene and Joe; two sons-in-law, Melvin Wright and Everett Green; four brothers and
two sisters; and three grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters, Norma Cooper and
husband, John, Donna Redfearn and husband, Calvin, Barbara Wright and Gerry Green,
Springfield; son, Leroy Turner and wife, Barbara, of Conway, Mo.; two daughters-inlaw, Mary Turner and Lois Turner, Springfield; 19 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren,
16 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Celebration of
Life services will be held Friday, April 7, 2006, at 2 p.m. at ThiemeShadel Funeral
Service at White Chapel with burial to follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The
family will receive visitors from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2006, at the funeral
home, 5234 W. State Hwy EE, Springfield, MO 65802. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests donations be made to Immanuel Baptist Church-Building Fund, 1931 W.
Nichols, Springfield, MO 65802. Online condolences can be made at
www.thiemeshadel.com.
Turner, Frances Marie (Atchison) 7 May 1939 - 24 Jan 2003 CCH-N 29 Jan 2003
[Note: Daughter of William Edgar & Margaret Bell (Durham) Atchison; married 10 Jun
1969 Joe C. Turner]
Frances Marie Turner, 63, Ozark, died Jan. 24, 2003, in Cox South Hospital,
Springfield. She was born May 7, 1939, in Humphreys County, Tenn., the daughter of
William Edgar and Margaret Bell (Durham) Atchison. On June 10, 1969, she and Joe C.
Turner were married. Turner worked in home health care as a home companion. She was
a member of the Southside Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Joe; three
children, Susan Diane Farris, Ozark, Lorrie Lynne Kivett, Kirbyville, and Gregory Lee

Turner, Kansas City; five grandchildren, Melissa Farris, Joey Farris, Krista Kivett, Kyle
Kivett, and Kelbi Kivett; three brothers, Melvin Atchison, Ozark, Edward Atchison and
Charlie Atchison, Dickson, Tenn.; four sisters, Christine Hatcher, and Bessie Sykes,
Waverly, Tenn., and Lorene Wheeler and Joyce Jackson; New Johnsonville, Tenn. She
was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Buddy Atchison and a sister, Louise
Forrest. A visitation was 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 25, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A
memorial service was at 2 p.m. Jan. 26 at Southside Church of Christ, Ozark, with
Charles Eakins officiating. A service was at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, in Luff Bowen Funeral
Home, Waverly, Tenn., with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery,
McEwen, Tenn.
Turner, Frank Francis 28 Sep 1903 - 10 Aug 1975 OH 14 Aug 1975 p6
[Note: married Letha]
OZARK - Frank Francis Turner, 71, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in his home in
Ozark after a long illness. Mr. Turner retired about two years ago. He owned a barber
shop in Ozark more than 40 years. He was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church
in Ozark and was formerly a resident of Kentucky. Surviving are his wife, Letha; two
daughters, Miss Lanell Turner of the home and Mrs. Mary Frances Adams of 1114 South
Jefferson in Springfield; four brothers, Clyde, Otis, Albert and Wesley, all of
Hopkinsville, Ky and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Owens, also of Hopkinsville. Services for
Frank Francis Turner, 71, Ozark were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Adams Chapel here
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery, Mountain
View at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Turner, Henry Jefferson 4 Mar 1880 - 20 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: married Martha E. Cloud; married Mamie F. Merritt]
Henry J. Turner, 68, died Friday, Aug. 20, and funeral services were conducted
Sunday afternoon at 2:30 at Wright’s Chapel by Rev. Walter Cowdrey. He married
Martha E. Cloud and three sons were born to this union, one of which preceded him in
death. He later married Mammie F. Merritt. Five children were born to this union, two
dying at an early age. Survivors are two sons, Raymond of Crane, and George of
Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred White of Crane, Mrs. Willa Dean Redfern of
Lodi, Calif., and Mrs. Imogene Keithley of Clever; 21 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, one brother and five sisters. Burial was made in the cemetery near
Wright’s Chapel under direction of Maples and Harris of Clever.
Turner, Ida May (Friend) 8 Dec 1873 - 10 Jun 1963
[Note: Daughter of James P. & Rebecca (Hampton) Friend; married 23 Feb 1896 John
Henry Turner 1876 - 23 Aug 1959]
Ida May Friend was the daughter of Jim and Rebecca Friend and was born near
Sparta and Ozark Mo, December 8, 1873 and departed this life on June 10, 1963, being at
the age of her death 89 years 6 months and 2 days old. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church near Ozark, Mo. On Feb 23, 1896 at the age of 23 years she married
John Henry Turner, son of Pleasant Riley and Sarah Fine Turner. He preceded her in
death on Aug 23, 1959. To this union was born nine children whom are still living. 3 girls
and 6 boys: Mrs. Lena Case, San Bernardino, California, Mrs. Faye Nelson, Englewood,

California, Mrs. Meda Wingo, Springfield, Mo. Lester Turner, Hermitage, Mo. Raymond
Turner, Ontario, California. Clyde Turner and Murshel Turner, Wheatland, Mo. Norman
Turner, Urbana, Mo and Tom Turner of Urbana, Mo at whose home she passed away.
She leaves 27 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 16 great, great grandchildren, 2
brothers, Fred Friend, Springfield, Mo. Jess Friend, Coweta, Oklahoma. Funeral services
where held Thursday, June 13, 1963 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
with the Rev. Sherman Bybee officiating. Burial in the church cemetery under direction
of the Vaughn Funeral Home of Urbana, MO.
Note: Ida May was the great granddaughter of William Friend and Elizabeth Grimes
through their son James and wife Angeline. Contributed by Fran Kyker.
Turner, Irvin L. 13 Sep 1899 - 20 Jan 1976 OH 29 Jan 1976 p4
[Note: Son of John H. & Mary Alice (Bell) Turner; married Leone]
Irvin L. Turner. 76 of Wichita, Kan. died Tuesday Jan. 20. He was a retired
Jayhawk pipeline employee. Services were held Thursday Jan. 22 with burial in Wichita.
He was a native of Ozark. Surviving are his wife, Leone; a brother, Ben, Rt. 1. Ozark; a
sister, Mrs. Effie Chrisman of Springfield.
Turner, James H. 1 Apr 1892 - 6 Sep 1958
CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for James H. Turner, 66 of Nixa, who died Saturday, Sept. 6 at
the Veterans Administration Hospital, Kansas City were held Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2:00
p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Dan Woodall officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. Turner had been a resident of
Nixa since 1952, moving there from Bristow, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Anna DeBoie Turner; four sister, Mrs. Ada Melton of Nixa; Mrs. Edna Julian of Tulsa,
Mrs. Dovie Sanders of Kellyville, Okla. and Mrs., Goldie Gilbert of California; two
brothers, Joe Turner of Kellyville and Robert Coates of Cleveland, Okla.
Turner, James M. 17 Sep 1923 - 12 Mar 2004 CCH-N 15 Mar 2004 & CCH-N 17 Mar
2004 & SN-L 13 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Samuel & Frances Ruth (Sanders) Turner; married 22 Sep 1946 Miriam
Marrs 2 Jan 1927 - 2 Jan 2005]
James M. Turner, 80, Ozark, died in his home, Friday, March 12, 2004. He was
born Sept. 17, 1923 in Stella, the son of Samuel and Frances Ruth (Sanders) Turner. He
served his country in the U.S. Army, 7th Infantry in the Pacific Theater, during World
War II. On Sept. 22, 1946 he and Miriam Marrs were united in marriage. Turner was
employed by Empire District Electric from 1948 until 1984, retiring as District Manager.
He was a charter member and very active in Ozark United Methodist Church. He was
also a charter member of the Ozark Rotary Club, and past president of the Ozark
Chamber of Commerce, and was named Citizen of the Year. He was a member of the
Ozark Boosters Club. He was past president and an active member of the Ozark Park
Board. In honor of his years of Park Board service, the Conservation Department named
the Ozark Finley River Access the Jim Turner Landing in 1999. His parents preceded
him in death as well as a brother, Don Turner, and a sister, Dorlis Bodine. Survivors
include his wife, Miriam; two children, Jamie Cowan and husband Jerry Wayne,

Rogersville, and Scott Turner and wife Donna, Ozark; four grandchildren, David Cowan
and wife, Jennifer, Ballwin, Susan Wilson and husband Chris, Huntsville, Ala.; Mark
Turner, Ozark, and Eric Turner, Ozark; sister-in-law, Helen Turner, Joplin; brother-inlaw, George Bodine, Chattanooga, Tenn.; sister-in-law, Marjorie Byrd and husband,
Clyde, Hemit Calif.; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. March 14 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Jimmy Young, Pastor Rod Kelley, and Rev.
Neal Grubaugh officiating. Burial followed in Weaver Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
A farewell to a fine friend
By: Donna Osborn, Headliner News 03/17/2004
Another Ozark icon died early March 12 in a Springfield hospital. Ozark Mayor
Donna McQuay, with the sound of tears in her voice, said Jim Turner will leave a deep
void in the community. "He was an icon around here," she said. "He never stopped giving
to this community. The whole family has done nothing but contribute to this community.
It is hard to get these kinds of people-he's a tough act to follow." McQuay said Turner
became her friend as soon as she moved to Ozark more than 20 years ago. He retired
from Empire Electric as district manager and became even more involved in community
volunteerism. He served on the city's planning and zoning board. "I've known Jim for
more than 20 years-ever since I moved to Ozark," McQuay said. "He was a friend as well
as a member of the (park) board here."
Turner was a charter member of the Ozark
Rotary Club and rarely missed a meeting. Jordan Needham, president, said Turner
exemplified the club's motto. "Jim Turner was a charter member of the club which was
established in 1968," Needham said. "He exemplified the true meaning of Rotary and our
motto of 'Service above Self.' He will be greatly missed as a friend of Rotary and of the
community" Rick Lamb knew Turner for more than 20 years, primarily through
involvement in the Ozark Booster Club. He echoed Needham's comments. "I thought a
lot of Jim Turner," he said. "He was 'Mr. Civic Duty.' He wasn't one of the founding
member of the Boosters, but he was certainly our sustaining member. He was always
there doing something, but not everybody knew it. He was always there serving and there
will really be a hollow spot without him. We need more guys like Jim Turner -he got
stuff done." Turner is probably best known in Ozark for his tireless efforts supporting the
Ozarks Parks and Recreation Department. He's been a board member from the beginning,
serving as its chairman from 1986 to 1994. In 1996, in appreciation of that support, the
Parks Department dedicated the Finley River public access to him in honor of his service.
The Jim Turner Public Fishing Access Point in the Finley River Park is a testament to a
man who was considered a true gentleman and a modest one. "I'm glad I've been able to
contribute to the parks system," Turner said in a news clip about the dedication from the
Headliner in 1996. "We started almost at zero. All park board members deserve credit for
keeping the thing going without adequate funds." But it is Turner who Parks Director
Dodee Matthews credits as being a true inspiration to her as well as an advocate for the
city. "He really was my mentor," she said. "I just loved him. He was like a father to me."
Matthews has not known the park system without Turner as a guiding light. "I started
here 10 years ago-1995," she said. "He was totally involved in the city. I'll miss his sense
of humor and his smile and his willingness to always talk about the park and how to
make it better." Not only did Turner bring hard work and enthusiasm to his efforts, he

brought knowledge, Matthews said. "He was such a gentlemen and had so much
historical information," she said. "When we needed to know that information he had it.
He always kept great records. We teased him and called him Mr. Park."
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Turner, Jesse M. Aug 1871 - 1937
Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church
for Jesse M. Turner, 66, who died in Billings Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
Suzy Berch. He is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Earnest Freeman; a son, Wesley
Turner; three stepchildren, Harvey L. Bullard, Mrs. Verda Little and Mrs. Pearl Brown,
all of Springfield; and three sisters.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Turner, John William 19 May 1917 - 7 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998
John William Turner, age 80, of Nixa, died Wednesday, January 7, 1998, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born May 19, 1917 in Ozark, and
was the eldest son of Ben and Flossie Turner. On September 19, 1936, he married Ella
Mae Patterson. John farmed in rural Nixa for 30 years before going to work driving a
truck for Springfield Grocer Company. He retired after more than twenty years and was a
proud retired member of Teamsters Local 245. After moving to the city of Nixa in the
late 1980's John was elected and served four terms as a city alderman in Nixa before
deciding to step down due to poor health in 1996. John became a Christian in his early
20's and faithfully served the Lord for the rest of his life. He was a member of Riverdale
Baptist Church for many years and served as deacon there until Riverdale sponsored a
mission church, Fremont Hills Baptist Church. It was there he placed his service and
membership until his death. He wore many name tags: John, Daddy, Poppi, and Uncle
John. Each of these titles were worn proudly and fulfilled completely. He was strongly
loved and will be deeply missed. Survivors include: his wife Ella; two children, Nancy
Burmood and her husband; Ray, Nixa, and John "Tom" Turner and his wife, Donna,
Rogersville; four grandchildren, Jacob and Phillip Burmood, Nixa, Tammi (Turner) Allen
and her husband, Justin, Nixa, and Travis Turner and fiancee Traci Schultz, Joplin; two
brothers, Dr. Glen O. Turner, Springfield, and Jack Turner, Mt. Vernon; a sister Mary
Alice Olinger, Memphis, Tenn., and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral services
were 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 12, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor
Tommy Bilyeu and Rev. Ron Hymer officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark.
Turner, Katie C. 6 Apr 1908 - 20 Jan 1989 OH 26 Jan 1989
Katie C. Turner, 80, of Nixa, died at 10 a.m. Jan. 20 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Turner were held Jan. 23 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South. Burial was in Salinas, California. Mrs. Turner was a homemaker.
AND
Turner, Katie C. 6 Apr 1908 - 20 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
Katie C. Turner, 80, of Nixa, died Jan. 20 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield. Services for Mrs. Turner were held Jan. 23 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, Springfield, with the Rev. Truman William Hickcox officiating. Burial followed at
Salinas Memorial Cemetery, Salinas, California. Mrs. Turner had lived in the Nixa area

since 1976. She attended Wright's Chapel Church in Stone County. She was born April 6,
1908 in Ozark, Arkansas. Surviving are three sons, Charles Turner, Nixa, Billie Lee
Turner, Ceres, California, and John Robert Turner, of the state of California; two
daughters, Mary Hickcox, Hurley, and Mildred Myers, Ozark; 11 grandchildren; and 13
great-grandchildren.
Turner, Miriam (Marrs) 2 Jan 1927 - 2 Jan 2005 SN-L 4 Jan 2005
[Note: Daughter of John McKinley & Dorothy Elizabeth (Snare) Marrs; married James
M. Turner 17 Sep 1923 - 12 Mar 2004]
Miriam Turner, age 78, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2005. She was
born January 2, 1927, the daughter of John McKinley Marrs and Dorothy Elizabeth
(Snare) Marrs. She graduated from Fairview High School and on September 22, 1946,
she and James M. Turner were united in marriage. Mrs. Turner was a member of Ozark
United Methodist Church. She, along with her daughter, owned and operated Cody
Junction Antiques in Ozark for 20 years. She enjoyed working each year during the
Ozark Boosters Club Rodeo. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren. Her
favorite times were those spent with her family and friends. Her husband, Jim, preceded
her in death on March 12, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Dorlis
Bodine, brother-in-law, Donald Turner, and her parents. Survivors include: her two
children, Jamie Cowan and husband, Jerry Wayne, Rogersville, and Scott Turner and his
wife, Donna, Ozark; four grandchildren, David Cowan and his wife, Jennifer, Ballwin,
Susan Wilson and her husband, Chris, St. Louis, Mark Turner, Manchester, and Eric
Turner, Ozark; a sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Clyde Byrd, Hemit, California; a
brotherin-law, George Bodine, Chattanooga, Tennessee; and a sister-in-law, Helen
Turner, Joplin. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Jimmy Young and Rev. David Massey-Brown
officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial
contributions to the Christian County Library.
Turner, Otto H. 1896 - 17 Nov 1974 OH 21 Nov 1974 p2
[Note: married Ethel]
ROGERSVILLE - Otto H. Turner, 78, Route 3, died at 12:05 a.m. Sunday at Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Mr. Turner was a retired bricklayer
and a member of the Old Crescent Chapel Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife,
Ethel; five sons, James and Lawrence, both of Turners, Lawrence of Derby, Kan.,
Sammy of Kansas City and Marvin of Route 12, Springfield; four daughters, Mrs.
Blanche Moffitt, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Lucy Young, Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Mary Lou
McDonald, Strafford and Mrs. Lois Sklenar, Tampa, Kan.; two sisters, Mrs. Marie
Harvey, Marshfield and Mrs. Dorothy Hutson, Richland, 21 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roy Keith officiating. Burial was in Turner
Cemetery, Turners.
Turner, Vaughn R. 5 Apr 1913 - 30 Mar 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of E. M. and Martha Turner; married 7 Apr 1943 Eura Robison]

Vaughn R. Turner, 74, of Re public, died at 10:30 p.m. March, 30 in his home.
Services for Mr. Turner were held Saturday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev.
Kenneth Hull officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery with military honors conducted
by American Legion Post No. 676 and VFW Post No. 3404. Mr. Turner was born April
5, 1913, to E. M. and Martha Turner near Ava. After the death of his mother, the family
moved to Oklahoma, where he grew up in the Yale area. He served in the U.S. Army
during World War II. He was married to Eura Robison of Sparta on April 7, 1943. They
resided in Oklahoma until 1970, when they relocated to Gillette, Wyoming. There, Mr.
Turner retired in 1979 after 29 years with Natomas Oil Corporation, which he served as
district superintendent. Upon retiring, he moved to Republic, where he was a member of
the First Baptist Church. His survivors include his wife, Eura; a daughter, Janice Turner,
Nixa; a sister, Nell Hinkle, Yale, Oklahoma; seven brothers, Joe, Frank, and Vernon, all
of Yale, Edward, Oilton, Oklahoma, Fred, Drumright, Oklahoma, and George and
Thelbert, both of Cushing, Oklahoma; several nieces and nephews; and a dear friend,
Beatrice Harris, Cushing, Oklahoma, with whose family he resided for many years.
Turney, Edward Paul 26 Dec 1923 - 23 May 2002 CCH-N 29 May 2002
[Note: Son of Russell & Minnie (Villines) Turney; married 29 May 1943 Ruby Lee
Crainshaw]
Edward Paul Turney, 78, Ozark, passed away May 23, 2002, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born Dec. 26, 1923, in Kansas City, Mo.,
the son of Russell and Minnie (Villines) Turney. On May 29, 1943, he and Ruby Lee
Crainshaw were married in Kansas City, Kan. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II in the Philippines. Turney worked as a truck driver and a farmer. he
had been a member of Ozark Assembly of God Church since 1962.
Turpin, Barbara A. (Jones) Smith 25 Sep 1935 - 31 May 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Arnie Jones; married first ? Smith; married second Calvin
Turpin]
Barbara A. Turpin, 55, Nixa, died at 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, 1991, in her home. A
homemaker, she was born Sept. 25, 1935, in Stillwell, Okla., to Albert Jones and Arnie
Box. She was married Jan. 29, 1970, in Springfield, to Calvin Turpin. She was a member
of Immanuel Baptist Church, Nixa, and Christian County Enterprises of Nixa. She is
survived by her husband, Calvin; seven daughters, Donna Smith, Nixa, Crystal Leonard,
Monett, Dorothy Miller, Collins, Wanda Winch, Joplin, Ann Murray, Springfield, Mary
Hendrix, Bois D'Arc, and Sharon McCormick, Exeter; four sons, Allen Smith, Nixa,
Wendell Smith, Ozark, and David and Kevin Turpin, both of Nixa; her mother, Arnie
Box, Springfield, and 13 grandchildren. Services were Monday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee
Funeral Home at Rivermonte, Springfield, with the Rev. Rick Denham officiating. Burial
was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield. The family has requested memorial
contributions be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Turpin, Calvin Eugene 23 Jan 1932 – 6 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
Calvin Eugene Turpin, 59, Nixa, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1991 in his home. He
was born Jan. 23, 1932 to Otto and Myrtle Holloway Turpin and was a charter member of
Immanuel Baptist Church, Nixa. He was an electrician with Lynn Electric Company.

Preceding him in death was his wife, Barbara A. Smith, who died in June. He is survived
by two sons, David and Kevin Turpin, both of Nixa; two stepsons, Allen Smith, Nixa,
and Wendell Smith, Ozark; three daughters, Ann Murray, Springfield, Mary Hendrix,
Bois D'Arc, and Sharron McCormick, Exeter; four stepdaughters, Donna Smith, Nixa,
Crystal Leonard, Monett, Dorothy Clark, Shell City, and Wanda Winch, Joplin; a brother,
George Turpin, Nixa; four sisters, Velma Woolsey, state of Calif., Lavera Kerr, Republic,
Irene Henry, Springfield, and Juanita Blankenship, Jenkins; and 14 grandchildren.
Services were held Monday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte,
Springfield, with the Rev. Rick Denham officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens.
Turpin, George W. 22 Feb 1929 - 3 Sep 2005 SN-L 6 Sep 2005
[Note: Son of Otto & Myrtle (Holiway) Turpin; married 23 Feb 1956 Helen Boggess]
George W. Turpin, age 76, of Nixa, went home to glory Saturday, September 3,
2005. He was born February 22, 1929, in Republic, Mo., the son of Otto and Myrtle
(Holiway) Turpin. He attended Linzie and Republic schools before moving to Seligman,
Mo., and then to Washburn where he completed his education. He was in the U.S. Army
from 1950 until 1952, serving in Germany as a truck driver. After coming home, he was
employed as an electrician for Chalmers and Barton of Hutchinson, Kan., wiring grain
elevators across the Midwest. He moved his family to Springfield in 1959, and worked
for electric companies in the area. He then formed his own company known as Turpin
Electric in 1972. In 1975, he began constructing Turpin Mobile Home Park in Nixa,
operating it until it was sold in 1995. He had lived in the Nixa area since 1969. George
came to know Jesus as his Savior at an early age. He had a strong faith in God and
dedicated his life to serving Christ. He was ordained as a deacon in 1962 by the Temple
Bible Baptist Church in Springfield. He later served in that capacity and held offices at
Dale Street Baptist Church, and in 1976 became a charter member and founder of
Immanuel Baptist Church in Nixa. There he helped in all building phases and in other
areas. He was united in marriage to Helen Boggess of Exeter, Mo., on February 23, 1956.
To this union four children were born. Survivors include his wife, Helen, of the home in
Nixa; a son, Lynn, and his wife, Sherry, Sparta; three daughters, Caveta Price and
husband, Rick, of Nixa, Debra Turpin of Hurley, and Melissa Turpin Mudd and husband,
Paul, Nixa; six grandchildren: Heath Turpin of Overland Park, Kan.; Lee Hendrix of
Nixa; Andrea Riley and husband, Travis, of Clever; Sean Lowry of Hurley; Cathy Bolin
and Jamie Bolin, both of Hurley; one great-grandchild, Koby Riley of Clever; four stepgrandchildren and their families: Mindy Price of Springfield; Matt Price and wife, Karen,
and their son, Mason, of Sparta; Ashley Turpin of Sparta; and Jennifer Lenox and
daughters, Ciera and Shyann, of Sparta; two sisters, Velma Woolsey of Red Bluff, Calif.,
and Juanita Blankenship of Jenkins, Mo.; many nieces and nephews, extended family,
and a host of young people that loved him and called him "grandpa"; and a beloved dog
named Corki. He was preceded in death by his mother and father; two sisters; and three
brothers. He fought a long fight with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) among other ailments.
Contributions may be made to ALS Foundation or Immanuel Baptist Church Building
Fund, through Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation is from 4t o7 p.m. tonight, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September

7, in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in Delaware Cemetery,
west of Nixa.
Turpin, Myrtle Esther 1 Jun 1900 - Nov 1976 OH 2 Dec 1976 p13
JENKINS - Services for Mrs. Myrtle Esther Turpin, 76, Jenkins, formerly of
Springfield and Seligman, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Calvary Chapel in Cassville with
the Revs. Alfred Grant and Jess Higgs officiating. Burial was in Kings Cemetery south of
Washburn, The family was in the Mike Blankenship home, Route 1, Jenkins. Mrs. Turpin
died at 6 p.m. Wednesday in her home after suffering an apparent heart attack. She was a
native of the Springfield area and was a member of Dale Street Baptist Church there. She
was a home nurse. She lived in this area in 1972, and had previously lived in the state of
Oklahoma. Survivors include two sons, George and Calvin, both of Nixa; four daughters,
Mrs. Lavera Kerr, Republic, Mrs. Velma Woolsey, Red Bluff, Calif. and Mrs. Irene
Henry, 2609 West Lombard, Springfield and Mrs. Juanita Blankenship, Jenkins; 36
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Turrentine, Richard "Turp" 1900 - 8 Jun 1991 NN-E 13 Jun 1991
[Note: married Gloria Hale]
Richard "Turp" Turrentine; 90, Ozark, a retired Frisco conductor and antique
dealer, died at 8:35 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 1991, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He
was born in Aurora in 1900. He moved to Springfield in 1913, where he lived until he
and his wife, Gloria, moved to Ozark in 1969. He retired from the Frisco Railroad Nov.
20, 1970, following 53 years of service. In Ozark, the Turrentines established the
business, "Little Brown Cabin," from which they showed antiques nationwide. He was
well known for his antique clocks and lamps. He was a member of Woodland Heights
Presbyterian Church, where he had served on all church boards. He was also a member of
the Masonic Lodge and the United Transportation Union. He is survived by his wife,
Gloria Hale Turrentine; a daughter, Sue Lawson, Clinton, Conn.; and two brothers,
Emmett and Marion Turrentine, both of Independence. Services were Wednesday
afternoon in Klinger Mortuary with the Rev. Greg Esselman of Woodland Heights
Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Woodland Heights Presbyterian Church.
Tuter, Gary June 1942 - 25 Jun 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: son of Henry Wilbert & Lillian Iola (Holstein) Tuter, Jr.; married Sue]
Gary June Tuter, 46, of Springfield, died June 25 after a long illness. Mr. Tuter
was preceded in death by his father, Henry J. Tuter, Jr. He is survived by his mother,
Lillian Tuter (Davis) of Ozark; his wife, Sue, of the home; three daughters, Stephanie,
Springfield, Lisa, Battlefield, and Connie, Republic; two grandchildren; two stepsons,
David, Fair Grove, and Doug, Highlandville; three stepdaughters, Dee, of the home;
Debbie, Ozark; and Donna, Forsyth; two brothers, Gale, Ozark, and Dennis, Springfield;
a sister, Darlene Burton, Springfield; two stepbrothers, Kenny, Walnut Grove and Jerry,
Highlandville; two nephews and three nieces.
Tuter, Henry Wilbert, Jr. 18 Nov 1918 - 14 Jul 1949 CCR 21 Jul 1949
[Note: Son of Henry Wilbert & Tuter; married 1942 Lillian Iola Holstein]

Henry W. Tuter, Jr., of the Riverdale community was born Nov. 18, 1918, at
Brookline, Mo., and died last Thursday, July 14, at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
H.W. Tuter, Sr., in Springfield, following an attack of asthma. In 1942 he married Lillian
Iola Holstein and to this union were born three children. He was a member of the
Riverdale Baptist church. Survivors are his wife and little sons, Gary, Gale and Dennis
Lee; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Tuter; four sisters, Mrs. Mae Thomas of Springfield,
Mrs. Eva Lena Nelson of Nixa, Mrs. Betty Jean Rogers of Nichols Junction and Carol
Ann of the home; three brothers, Harold of Washington state and Arlon and Billy Ray,
both of Springfield. Funeral services were held Saturday at the South Side Baptist church
with Rev. Bill McTeer officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery under direction of
the Dunn Funeral Home of Springfield.
Tuttle, Carol M. 13 Mar 1945 - 21 Aug 2004 SN-L 24 Aug 2004
Carol M. Tuttle, 59, Nixa, Mo., departed this life Saturday, August 21, 2004, in
St. John's Hospital. She was employed with St. John's Hospital. Graveside services and
burial will be at 2 p.m. today, August 24, in Patterson Cemetery, under the direction of
Walnut Lawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. today, August
24, in the funeral home.
Tuttle, Myrtle M. (Lewis) Shipman Morris 7 Jul 1890 - 16 May 1968 CCR 16 May
1968 p8
[Note: married 1910 Julian H. Shipman 6 Dec 1880 - 9 Jan 1919 ; married 14 Oct 1919
William A. Morris; married after 1930 Lon E. Tuttle 2 May 1878 - 9 Sep 1944]
Mrs. Myrtle M. Tuttle, 76, Ozark, died at 2 a.m. Wednesday in the Springfield
General Osteopathic Hospital after a short illness. A member of Ozark Christian Church,
she is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edna Morris, Springfield. Adams will announce
arrangements.
AND
Tuttle, Myrtle M. (Lewis) Shipman 7 Jul 1890 - 16 May 1968 CCR 23 May 1968 p8
Services for Mrs. Myrtle M. Tuttle, 76, Ozark,, who died Wednesday, May 15,
were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Chapel here with Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial
was in Ozark Cemetery.
Twedt, Wallace H. 28 Dec 1922 - 15 Feb 2003 CCH-N 26 Feb 2003
[Note: Son of Tom & Mary (Wall) Twedt; married 15 Nov 1947 Wilma Jean Wells 25
Mar 1926 - 2 Jul 2003]
Wallace H. Twedt, 80, Lampe, died at 9:45 a.m. Feb. 15, 2003, at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Twedt was born Dec. 28, 1922, in Northwood,
N.D., the son of Tom and Mary (Wall) Twedt. On Nov. 15, 1947, Twedt was united in
marriage to Jean Wells in Las Vegas, Nev. To this union two children were born. After
graduating from high school in Compton, Calif, Twedt enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was
stationed in Italy with the 10th Mountain Division. After proudly serving his country
during World War II, he started a sheet metal business in the garage of his home. As his
professional life grew his company developed into a successful 32-year career. He and
his wife moved to Lampe approximately two years ago, where he enjoyed family time.
Twedt loved the outdoors, water skiing, boating, basking in the sun, golf and tennis. He

also had a fascination for antique cars and helicopters. He was preceded in death by both
his parents and one sister, Mildred Louis Ashcraft. Survivors include his wife of 55 years,
Jean; one daughter, Jeannie Lou Branson and husband Ron, Fawnskin, Calif.; one son,
Terry Thomas Twedt and wife Bonnie, Lampe; four grandchildren, Flora Branson,
Jeremiah Branson, Thomas Twedt and Tyson Twedt; four great-grandchildren, River
Branson, Dillin Branson, Emma Davidson, and Tetton Twedt; one niece, Darlene
Snelling; one nephew, Floyd Ashcraft; and other relatives and friends. Services were at 2
p.m. Feb. 19, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Brett Payne officiating.
Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Feb. 18 in the funeral
home.
Twedt, Wilma Jean (Wells) 25 Mar 1926 - 2 Jul 2003 CCH-N 9 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Louie Ben and Flora Etta (Terry) Wells; married 15 Nov 1947
Wallace H. Twedt 29 Dec 1922 - 15 Feb 2003]
Wilma Jean (Wells) Twedt, 77, Lampe, died at 11:40 a.m. July 2, 2003, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born March 25, 1926, in Kansas City, the
daughter of Louie Ben and Flora Etta (Terry) Wells. On Nov. 15, 1947, she was united in
marriage to Wallace Twedt in Las Vegas, Nev., and to this union one daughter and one
son were born. Twedt and her husband started a sheet metal business in the garage of
their home in California. As their professional life grew the company became a
successful 32-year career. Approximately two years ago, the couple moved to Lampe
where she enjoyed family time. In her spare time, Twedt loved to go shopping, reading,
playing cards and camping with her family. She was famous for whipping up a mean
meal on a moment's notice. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years,
Wallace, and both parents. Survivors include her daughter Jeannie Lou Branson and
husband Ron, Fawnskin, Calif.; son Terry Thomas Twedt and wife Bonnie, Lampe; four
grandchildren, Flora Branson, Jeremiah Branson, Thomas Twedt and Tyson Twedt; four
great-grandchildren, River Branson, Dillin Davidson, Emma Davidson and Terron
Twedt; four brothers, Noah Wells, Bob Wells, Dayne Wells and Terry Wells; two sisters,
Ruth Miller and Kathy LaGrone; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. She will be
missed forever by Buddy, her Jack Russell terrier. Services were held at 10 a.m. July 3 in
Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Brett Payne officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
Twibell, James H. 7 Feb 1920 - 27 Feb 2005
SN-L 1 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Vaughn & Goldie (Corn) Twibell; married 22 Jun 1990 Viola Collins]
James H. Twibell, 85, Nixa, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2005, in
Manor Care. Jim was born on February 7, 1920, to the late Vaughn and Goldie (Corn)
Twibell in Okmulgee, Okla. he was united in marriage to Viola Collins on June 22, 1990,
in Harrison, Ark. Jim was voted the most outstanding basketball player in the Oklahoma
state basketball championship, while attending Capital Hill Junior College. Jim was the
captain of the basketball team and was asked by legendary basketball coach, Hank Iba, to
play for him before World War II started. During World War Ii, he was a B-17 pilot and
flew 51 missions including being shot down over the Adriatic Sea. Lt. Twibell landed his
B-17 in flames on the water and all ten crew members survived and were rescued by
Italian guerrillas. Later, the crew was given an audience with Pope Pius XII. Upon

returning to the U.S., he was a pilot for TWA airlines. After returning to Oklahoma, he
worked for the Chamber of Commerce. In 1960, Jim moved with his family to
Springfield and was the sales manager of Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home on Walnut St. He
coached junior high basketball for St. Agnes and for two years went undefeated in regular
season play. Later, he coached at the Springfield Boys Club and in 1987 was named
"Coach of the Year". Jim was also past president of the Springfield Debonair Dance
Club, a past member of St. Agnes, and attended St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
Churches. He was a member of American Legion Post 676 and the Elks Lodge. He did
volunteer work for the Nixa Senior Citizens Center delivering homebound meals. He also
was a fan of SMSU basketball and loved to fish. He will be missed by his bowling friends
at Century Lanes. Survivors include loving wife and best friend, Vi; children, Rita
Windle and husband Jewell, Ozark, James H. Twibell, Jr., and wife Kathy, Bert Twibell
and wife Stephanie, all of Springfield, and Chris Twibell, Battlefield; eight
grandchildren, Brittany, Lena, Ty, Brandon, Andrew, Byron, Patrick Twibell, and Travis
Windle; sister, Ellen Twibell, Indiana; and numerous other loving relatives and a host of
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Clementine, Janice, and
Mary Catherine; and two brothers, Robert and Richard. Funeral services will be held on
Thursday, March 3, 2005, at 12:30 p.m. in Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service at
Rivermonte Chapel. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with military
honors provided. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service, beginning at 11:30
a.m., in the chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1465
E. Primrose, Suite A., Springfield, MO.
Twigg, Tommy N. 23 Dec 1940 - 25 Aug 1990 NN-E 6 Sep 1990
Tommy N. Twigg, 49, Nixa died Sunday, Aug. 25, 1990, in his home. A longtime
resident of Springfield, he graduated from Parkview High School. He was a member of
the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 178 and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is
survived by a daughter, Tammy N. Twigg, Springfield; a brother, Gray P. Twigg,
Springfield; and a nephew, Gary P. Twigg Jr. Memorial graveside services were held last
Thursday in Springfield National Cemetery with Dr. Ron Stewart officiating. Cremation
was under direction of Gorman-Scharp University Chapel, Springfield. Memorials may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Tyler, Terrell Eugene “George” 6 Mar 1939 - 7 Dec 2003 SN-L 9 Dec 2003 & CCHN 17 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Herbert & Faye Tyler; married 6 Dec 1958 Rose Wesseln]
Terrell Eugene "George" Tyler, Rose's husband; David, Teri, Rick and Steve's
dad; and Mathew, Melody, Courtney and Aaron's grandpa passed from this life to be with
God and his parents on Sunday morning, Dec. 7, 2003. He is also loved and missed by
his brother Larry, his sisters Debbie and Pattie, and brothers and sisters-in-law, uncles,
aunts, nieces and nephews. He was 64. He was born in Senath, Mo., deep in the boot
heel, in a little farmhouse on March 6, 1939. Since he was very premature and small, his
parents were told that he might not be a healthy child. Then he proceeded to grow into a
strong 6'1" young man. He became a Leatherneck Marine. While he was stationed at
Twenty-Nine Palms in Los Angeles, Calif., he met and married Rose Wesseln in 1958, a
beautiful blue-eyed blonde farm girl from Nebraska. They were married forty-five years

on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. They decided to live in Missouri close to his family and raised
their four children in Republic. He was a truck driver for many years and later became
manager of Manfredi Truck Terminal in Springfield. Along with his family one of the
things he loved and enjoyed most was his little dog Nugget. His hobby was flying radiocontrolled airplanes and he was a member of the Hawks Flying Club. Members of his
family are his wife, Rose, of the home in Nixa; son and daughter-in-law David and Alicia
Tyler, and their children Courtney and Aaron, all of Billings; daughter and son-in-law
Teri and Joel Turner, and their children Mathew and Melodi, all of Springfield; son Rick
Tyler, of the home, and son Steve Tyler, of Ozark; his brother Larry Tyler, Lawrence,
Kan.; his sisters, Pattie Tindle and Debbie Fugitt, both of Springfield; and a host of other
relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Faye Tyler, who were
longtime residents of Republic. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. today in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. Funeral services are
10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in
Evergreen Cemetery.

Uhlmann, Earl 12 May 1919 - 26 Jul 1990 NN-E 2 Aug 1990
[Note: Son of Robert & Emily Uhlmann; married Delphia]
Earl Uhlmann, 71, Chadwick, died Thursday, July 26, 1990, in St. Johns Regional
Health Center, following a five-week illness. Born May 12, 1919, he was the son of
Robert and Emily Uhlmann. He lived most of his life in Douglas and Christian counties.
He graduated from Ava High School in 1937. He and his wife operated Uhlmann's
Grocery Store in Chadwick for several years. He was a member of the Chadwick First
Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Delphia; three daughters and their husbands,
Betty Ann and Keith Allyn, Sanger, Calif., Joyce and Kent Rainey, Ozark, and Judy and
Roy Golden, Walnut Grove; a son and his wife, Jerry and Carin Brannon, Stratford,
Conn.; a brother, Robert Ohlmann, Drury; a sister, Marie Bailey, Nashville, Tenn.; and
seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Brannon. Services
were held Monday in Chadwick First Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Robertson
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Umphres, Lucy 1894 - 24 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Umphres, 80 of Route 2,
Rogersville, were at 3 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist church, Rogersville, with the Rev.
Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Palmetto Cemetery, northwest of Rogersville,
under direction of Marsh of Rogersville. Mrs. Umphres died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday in her
home after a month’s illness. She was a farmer and housewife and was a member of First
Baptist Church here. Mrs. Umphres was a lifelong resident of the area. Surviving are her
foster son, Joe Watson, Route 2, Rogersville; two foster grandsons and three nieces.
Umphres, Ralph L. 5 Dec 1913 - 11 Jul 2004 SN-L 13 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Clarence & Alva Umphres; married 26 Apr 1941 Arcena Wells d 18 Sec
1994]
Ralph L. Umphres, 85, went home to be with the Lord, July 11, 2004, in Kent
Hospital, Warwick, R.I., after a brief illness. The family will greet friends at 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 15, at the High Street Baptist Church Chapel, followed by funeral service
at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the White Chapel Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn
South Funeral Home. Ralph was born December 5, 1918, in Rogersville, Mo., to
Clarence and Alva Umphres. He married his childhood sweetheart, Arcena Wells on
April 26, 1941. They were married 53 years before she preceded him in death December
18, 1994. They were active members of the High Street Baptist Church. Ralph worked
for Peverly Dairy before starting his own painting company. His work was well-known in
Springfield and surrounding areas. Ralph is best remembered for his love of going to
church, his gentle nature, his strong work ethic and the love he had for his wife and
family. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Florence Mildred Umphres
and Marie Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey Faith Stricklin and Noah Stricklin.
He is survived by his four daughters and son-in-laws, Shirley and Don Carney, Lee's
Summit, Mo., Virginia and Sam Stricklin, Warwick, R.I., Peggy and Gary Hessee,
Springfield, Mo., and Pam and Monty Anderson, Lenexa, Kan.; 12 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren; one sister, Letha Blevins, Nixa, Mo.; two brothers, Estel Umphres,
Hollister, Mo., and Donald Umphres, Arcadia, Calif.; and many nieces, nephews and a
host of friends.

Underwood, Earl 23 Oct 1897 - 11 Jan 1975 OH 16 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: married Helen]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Rogersville businessman, Earl Underwood 77,
were at 2 p.m. Monday at Marsh Chapel here with Bruce Brown officiating. Burial will
be in Holland Cemetery west of here. A Masonic service at the chapel will follow the
funeral. Mr. Underwood died at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after
a long illness. Owner of Underwood Motor Company, he was a member of the
Rogersville Church of Christ. He was also a 50-year member of Henderson Masonic
Lodge 477 and Bethel Chapter 281 of Eastern Star. both of Rogersville. Survivors
include his wife, Helen; one son, John of Rogersville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Moore, 1303
Washington, Springfield, two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Underwood, Flossie Enid (Lewis) Holt 28 Jan 1921 - 29 May 2001 CCH-N 13 Jun
2001
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Maude (Melton) Lewis; married first ? Holt; married
second Howard Underwood]
Flossie Enid Underwood, 80. Ozark, died Tuesday, May 29, 2001, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born Jan. 28. 1921. in Christian County, Mo., the daughter of
Charlie and Maude Melton Lewis. Survivors include: two sons, Jesse Holt and his wife
Virginia, Knob Noster, Mo., and Jim Holt and his wife Saundra, Reeds Spring, Mo.; five
grandchildren, Jimmie, Mark, Arnie, Ronnie and Tony; eight great-grandchildren; a
sister, Bessie Tate, Chestnut Ridge. Mo.; a brother, Clarence Lewis, Ozark; and a special
friend, Della Yates. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard
Underwood; two sisters; and two brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 2,
2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was
in Spokane Cemetery.
Upson, Melvin Paul 8 Apr 1941 - 25 Apr 1996 CCH-N 1 May 1996
[Note: Son of Leonard & Dorothy Upson; married JanLee]
Melvin Paul Upson, 55, Sparta, passed away April 25. He was born April 8, 1941
in Douglas County and moved to Washington state at the age of 5 years old. He was
retired from Local 302 of the Operating Engineers. He is survived by his wife, JanLee of
Sparta, two sons, Richard and Leonard of Yakima, Wash. and two daughters, Lori
Newman and Annette Upson of Sparta, one sister, Linah Hull and three brothers, Jerry
and Vernon of Yakima, Wash. and Dwaine of Roseburg, Oregon. He was proceeded in
death by his parents, Leonard and Dorothy Upson and a brother, Fred. A memorial
service will be held today, May 1, in Yakima, Wash.
Upton, Frederick George 1924 - 9 Dec 2005 SN-L 12 Dec 2005 & SN-L 12 Dec 2005
[Note: married 1947 Mary]
Frederick George Upton, 81, of Springfield, passed away on December 9, 2005, at
St. John's Regional Health Center. He was a World War II veteran who served 20 years
in the U.S. Navy until 1961. After retirement, he worked for Lockheed-Martin Space and
Missile Company in California for 20 years, retiring in 1981. Survivors include his wife
of 58 years, Mary; two sons, Fred Jr. of Buffalo and Jim of Oregon; a daughter, Ina of

Springfield; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. A graveside memorial
service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 16, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield, with military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Urbain, Joseph Blaise 27 Nov 1918 - 12 May 2005 SN-L 16 May 2005
[Note: Son of Maurice & Mariah (McDermott) Urbain]
Joseph Blaise Urbain, age 86, of Nixa, passed away in his home Thursday, May
12, 2005. He was born November 27, 1918, in Epworth, Iowa, the son of Maurice and
Mariah (McDermott) Urbain. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. Joe was a loving, loyal, and dedicated husband, father, and friend to many. He worked
hard to provide for his family and loved his children and grandchildren unconditionally.
Joe was a semi-professional golfer and won the Dubuque Open in Iowa at the age of 21.
He continued to golf throughout his life, and enjoyed gambling and fishing. He retired as
a hospital chef. Joe was a faithful and active member of the Catholic Church throughout
his life. Survivors include four children, Kathleen Nelson and husband, Craig, Nixa,
Linda Chambers and husband, Greg, Roseville, Calif., Joseph Urbain and Gaylen Moore,
Bois D'Arc, and Jeff Urbain, Aldrich; ten grandchildren, Donnie Rankin, Mindy Rankin,
Julie Crawford , Kimberly Brown, Joshua Nelson, Matthew Chambers, Emily Chambers,
Jennifer Urbain, Christine Urbain, and Curtis Moore; seven greatgrandchildren; and a
sister, Gen Duccini, Dubuque, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys in
1988; a step-daughter, Carol Crawford; a great-grandson, Blaise Brown; a grandson,
Brandon Moore; seven brothers and sisters; and his parents. A graveside funeral will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, in Springfield National Cemetery, Glenstone and Seminole,
with Father Thomas Reidy officiating. Military honors will be provided. Visitation is
from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Joe touched many lives and
will be greatly missed.
Ussery, Jerry L. 1943 - 14 Sep 2006 SN-L 16 Sep 2006
Mr. Jerry L. Ussery, 63, Sparta, passed away at 9:55 p.m. Thursday, September
14, 2006, in Cox Medical Center South. His family will receive friends and have a
memorial service and celebration of his life at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 2006, in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo. According to Jerry's wishes, his body has been
cremated and his ashes will be scattered at a later date.
Usrey, Virgie E. (Hedgpeth) 18 Aug 1909 - 5 Sep 1990 OH 13 Sep 1990
[Note: Daughter of Ruben R. & Annie (Edwards) Hedgpeth; married Fred Usrey 28 May
1911 - 15 Dec 1995]
Virgie Usrey, Springfield, formerly of Nixa, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 1990. She
was the daughter of Rube and Annie Hedgpeth and a member of South National Church
of Christ. She is survived by her husband, Fred; a daughter, Sharon Mills, Chicago; a son,
Duane, Ocie, Fla.; four grandchildren, Lyn and Todd Berry and Brian and Kim Usrey;
one great-grandchild, Jordan Berry; two. brothers, Howard Hedgpeth, Nixa, and Milton
Hedgpeth, Ozark. Funeral services were held Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Officiating were John Alley and Dennis Smith. Burial was in Payne Cemetery.

Utke, Willard O. 5 Jul 1922 - 10 Nov 1960 CCR 17 Nov 1960 p5
Funeral services for Willard Utke, 38, of Route 1, Billings, who died Thursday
afternoon in Republic, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Clever Baptist church with the Rev.
R. W. Forbis and John Philliber officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery in Billings
under direction of Harris of Clever. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean
Conflict. He was a graduate of Clever High School in 1941. Survivors are two sisters,
Mrs. Marie Burky of Route 1, Billings, with whom he had lived for the past several years
and Mrs. Aileen King of Columbia.
Utke, Willis 21 Feb 1921 - 2 Sep 2006 SN-L 5 Sep 2006
[Note: Son of William & Ottie Jane (Gold) Utke; married Blanche 30 May 1920 - 4 Jun
1999]
Willis Utke, 85, Billings, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2006. He was born
February 21, 1921, in Christian County, Missouri, to William and Ottie Jane (Gold) Utke.
Willis was a cattle salesman retiring from the Farmers Livestock commission in
Springfield. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Blanche, on June 4,
1999; a brother, Lloyd Utke; and his faithful horse companions, "Tillie" and "Buck." He
is survived by a son and wife, Bill and Pat Utke, Billings, a daughter, Sondra Utke,
Clever; three grandchildren; two great -grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2006, in Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings, with burial following in Marionville IOOF cemetery, Marionville.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Van, Edith Evelyn (Johnson) Davis 31 Oct 1899 - 19 Jan 1973 OH 27 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of Solomon & Margaret Johnson; married first Louis Davis 26 Nov
1900 - 8 Apr 1963; married second Louis A. Van 5 Apr 1890 - 5 Oct 1976; tombstones
under each married name]
NIXA - Funeral services for Mrs. Edith Evelyn Can, 73, of Route 1, Brookline,
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Wilson Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Charley
Workman and Harry McCullough officiating, Burial was in the Manley Cemetery under
the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Van died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield Friday
morning after an illness of several months. Survivors include her husband, Louis; four
sons, Raymond Davis of Wayne, Mich.; Everett Davis of Route 2, Republic, Edward
David, of Route 1, Brookline, and Glen Davis of Watseka, Ill; one sister, Mrs. Tressie
Stavy of Indianapolis, Ind; three brothers, Woodrow Young of Rt. 1, Brookline, Taylor
Johnson of Payette, Ida. and John Johnson of Long Beach, Calif. and eight grandchildren.
Van Antwerp, Lucy (Hartley) 1 Apr 1896 - Dec 1961 CCR 21 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: sister-in-law of editor/publisher of the Christian County Republican]
The following obituary of Mrs. J. C. (Lucy) Van Antwerp appeared Dec. 14 in the
Galesburg Register-Mail, Galesburg, Ill.. Mrs. Van Antwerp had visited in Ozark many
times and had many acquaintances here. Mrs. J. C. Van Antwerp, who had been active
in club and church circles in Galesburg and Knoxville, died today at 6:28 a.m. at Cottage
Hospital after an illness of 10 weeks, She was 65. Mrs,. VanAntwerp had lived at Gilbert
Park in Knoxville the past 2 1/2 years and in Galesburg the 32 years before that. She was
a past president of the Galesburg Women’s Club, Oliver Wendell Holmes Club and the

Cottage Hospital Guild. While a member of the First Christian Church in Galesburg, she
taught a Bible class and in Junior Church. She was a member of the Knoxville Christian
Church, the Delphian Study Club, Inter-Club Council, Galesburg Council of Church
Women, Galesburg Women’s Chorus and Community Chorus and the Knoxville’s
Women’s Club. She was parliamentarian of the 15th District, Illinois Federation of
Women’s Clubs. Surviving are her husband, James F. Van Antwerp, whom she married
June 7, 1916 at Astoria; a daughter, Mrs. Lugene Blanchard of Springfield; and a sister,
Mrs. Bertha Pile of Ozark, Mo. Mrs. Van Antwerp was born in Astoria April 1, 1896. She
lived there for 26 years and at Bushnell before moving to Galesburg. Funeral services
will be at 3:30 p.m. in First Christian Church in Galesburg and burial will be in Memorial
Park Cemetery. The family said memorials may be sent to the Cottage Hospital Guild.
Van Horn, Lillie Mae 1905 - 5 Dec 2005 SN-L 6 Dec 2005
Lillie Mae Van Horn, age 100, of Ozark, passed away on Monday. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial
will be in Brown Cemetery, Taney County. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday,
in the funeral home.
Van Kampen, Barbara Jean (Wyma) 14 Mar 1949 - 12 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Helen (Wallace) Wyma; married Lyle Van Kampen]
Barbara Jean Van Kampen, 43, Sparta, died Friday, March 12, 1993; near Sparta
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born March 14, 1949, in
Knoxville, Iowa. On September 22, 1967, she was united in marriage to Lyle Gene Van
Kampen. She lived in Pella, Iowa, before moving to this area in 1973: Barbara was
employed by Christian County Gas Company as secretary. She was a member of Grace
Baptist Church, Ozark, and was an active 4-H Club member. She was preceded in death
by: her father, Albert Wyma; and her husband's parents, Jacob and Berdena. Van
Kampen. Survivors include her husband, Lyle; her mother, Helen Keithley, Walnut
Shade; a son, Christopher Lynn Van Kampen, and daughter-in-law, Tracy, Sparta;
daughter, Tami Renee Van Kampen, Sparta; sister, Kathy Hartzell, Russellville, Ark.;
and her grandparents, Floyd and Mildred Wallace, Leighton, Iowa. Funeral services were
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Lynn Van De Mark officiating.
Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Baptist
Church.
Van Kampen, Christopher Lynn 7 Apr 1972 – 18 Dec 1994 CCH-N 21 Dec 1994
[Note: Son of Lyle & Barbara Jean (Wyma) Van Kampen]
Christopher Lynn Van Kampen, 22, Springfield, died, early Sunday, Dec. 18,
1994, from injuries sustained in an automobile-pedestrian accident. He was born April 7,
1972, the son of Lyle and Barbara Van Kampen. He was a 1990 graduate of Sparta High
School. On March 26, 1992, he was united in marriage to Tracy Beebe. He was preceded
in death by his mother on March 12, 1993, and grandparents, Albert Wyma and Jacob
and Berdena Van Kampen. Survivors include his wife, Tracy; his father, Lyle Van
Kampen, Nixa; a sister, Tami Van Kampen, Springfield; grandmother, Helen Keithley,
Walnut Shade; and greatgrandparents, Floyd and Mildred Wallace, Walnut Shade.
Adopted at the age of 21 months by Lyle and Barbara Van Kampen, he is also survived

by seven biological brothers and sisters. He was looking forward to the birth of his first
child next May. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home,
with Pastor Lynn Van DeMark officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Van Ness, Jack K. 8 Jun 1941 - 4 Jul 2006 SN-L 6 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Joseph Smith & Verna (Brazeal) Van Ness; married 19 Dec 1968 Mickey
Smith]
Jackie K. Van Ness, 65, Rogersville, passed away at 12:54 a.m. Tuesday, July 4,
2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center, after a short illness. He was born June 8,
1941, in Mansfield, Missouri, the son of the late Joseph Smith and Verna (Brazeal) Van
Ness. He was united in marriage on December 19, 1968, in Miami, Oklahoma, to Mickey
Smith. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Bobbie Joe, Jerry, and Curtis;
and his father-in-law, Don Smith. Jack was a United States Army Veteran. He was a
retired truck driver and a member of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Association. Jack
loved showing and raising horses, and trail riding. He is survived by his wife, Mickey; a
daughter, Jacqueline Van Ness Boring of Seymour; a son, Jerry Van Ness of Rogersville;
two grandchildren, McCoy Boring of Seymour and Ryann Gettle of Pleasant Hope; his
brothers, Joe Ray, Darrell and Cathy Van Ness, all of Mansfield, Larry and Jan, Gerald
and Beverly Van Ness, all of Springfield; a sister, Leah Mae and Connie Lee of Ava; his
mother-in-law, Geraldine Smith of Nixa; special friends, "Jack's Little Buddies", and
many other friends, nieces, and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7,
2006, with Brother Steve Martin officiating in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Chapel,
Rogersville. A visitation of family and friends will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today, July 6,
2006, in the funeral home. It was Jack's request that his body be cremated following
services. The family has requested memorial donations be made to the Union Hill Church
of Christ Building Fund or to a memorial of the donor's choice. Online condolences and
guest book signing may also be made at www.jdleeandsons.com
Vance, Ella Mae 21 Apr 1886 - 3 Mar 1973 OH 8 Mar 1973 p9
Mrs. Ella Mae Vance, 86, Ozark, died Saturday in the Christian County Nursing
Home of natural causes. Mrs. Vance was a former resident of San Diego. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Gaither, Route 1, Rogersville and Mrs. Dorothy
Burns, Agora, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Ethel O’Connor, Sioux City, Iowa; eight
grandchildren and a great grandchild. The body was sent to San Diego under direction of
Harris for burial and services.
Vandekerkhove, Fred 20 Mar 1925 - 16 Sep 2003 CCH-N 24 Sept 2003 & SN-L 19
Sep 2003
[Note: Son of John & Maggie Vandekerkhove; married first Marcellyn; married 1977
Maxine]
Fred Vandekerkhove, 78, Nixa, died suddenly at 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16, 2003, in his
home after a long struggle with heart disease and diabetes. He was born March 20, 1925,
to John and Maggie Vandekerkhove. Vandekerkhove served in the U.S. Navy during
World War II. Afterwards, he and his brother started Vander Brothers Construction
Company running heavy equipment in Illinois. He moved to Republic in 1966 and started
his electric company business. He met his wife Maxine in 1977 and they were married

the same year. Vandekerkhove was a faithful member of the Church of Christ for many
years. He attended the Jamesville congregation where he generously gave of himself and
his time to help others. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, one
brothers and his first wife, Marcellyn. Survivors include his wife, Maxine; one sister,
Mary Carrier; one brother, Gus "Butch" Vandekerkhove; seven children, Freddie
Vandekerkhove and wife Kathy, Nixa, Terry Vandekerkhove and wife Carol, Battlefield,
Ron Middleton and wife Marcelene, Nixa, Bonnie Riebesehl and husband Daniel, Las
Vegas; Luana Reno and husband Bob, Shell Knob; Lavonne McEntire and husband Bob,
Nixa, and Libbi McCoy and husband Mike, Nixa; 13 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. Sept.
20 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Jimmie Smith, Ron Alexander and Billy
Dickinson officiating. Burial was in Jamesville Cemetery. Memorial donations may be
made to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Vanderhoof, Sarah Elizabeth 16 Sep 1982 - 3 Feb 2006 SN-L 5 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Steven & Marilyne (Copeland) Vanderhoof]
Sarah Elizabeth Vanderhoof, born September 16, 1982, went to be with her Lord
and Savior on February 3, 2006, after a long illness. Sarah was preceded in death by her
grandfather, Jack Copeland, and her uncle, Rick Rea, who will welcome her to Heaven.
She is survived by parents, Steven and Marlyne Vanderhoof; sisters, April and Ashley
Vanderhoof; proud grandparents, Ben and Dolores Vanderhoof and Thelma Copeland;
her uncles and aunts, David and Paula Rea, Chuck Rea, Gary and Glenda Rea, Michelle
Pendergrass, Tina Rea, Mike and Sheila Copeland, Marc Copeland and her aunt and best
friend, Merrian Copeland. Sarah is also survived by a nephew, Benjamin Vanderhoof,
and many loving cousins and friends. Sarah's courage through a long and painful battle
was an inspiration to all who knew her and she will be missed by all of us. Funeral
services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2006, in Glenstone Baptist Church
with Dr. Patrick Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery
under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut St. Visitation will
be from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Christian County DCO, 855 W. Enterprise Lane, Nixa,
MO 65714. Online condolences can be made at www.hhlohmeyer.com
Vanderlinden, Nita Ferna (Fitzgerald) 1934 - 6 Feb 1974 OH 14 Feb 1974 p6
[Note: Daughter of R. E. & ? (?) Fitzgerald; married Harry Vanderlinden]
Mrs. Nita Ferne Vanderlinden, 39, of Ozark, died at her home about 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday after a short illness. She was a member of the University Heights Baptist
Church in Springfield. Survivors include her husband, Harry; one daughter, Vicki, of the
home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Fitzgerald, Springfield and one sister, Mrs. Linda
Proyor of Blue Springs. Funeral services were held Friday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel
with the Rev. William D. Webber officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery.
Vanderpool, Chester Lee 1916 - 9 Jan 1950 CCR 12 Jan 1950
[Note: Son of R. L. H. & ? (?) Vanderpool; married Von Treba]

The death of Chester Lee Vanderpool, 33, Riverdale farmer and World War II
veteran, Sunday night or early Monday, was attributed to a heart attack by T. B. Chaffin,
Christian County coronet. Vanderpool's body was found early Monday in his car in a
garage some distance from their residence near Ozark. He had gone to the garage Sunday
night to get his car preparatory to go hunting, his wife, Mrs. Von Treba Vanderpool, said.
There was evidence he had had difficulty in starting the car and had been working on the
motor. It was believed he was attempting to start the automobile again when he suffered
the heart attack. Besides wife, he is survived by two children; Peggy Joan, 7, and Jesse
Lee, 9, his parents; Mr. and Mrs. R.L.H. Vanderpool, Route 4, Springfield, and two
sisters; Mrs. Mae Morlan of Route 4; and Mrs. Thelma Housley, 1440 Frisco;
Springfield. Funeral services will be under direction of Dunn funeral home. Burial will be
in National Cemetery.
Vanderpool, Claude E 1879 - 20 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: married Jane]
Claude E Vanderpool, 72, died Thursday, Sept. 20 at his home in Nixa. A resident
of Nixa two months, Mr. Vanderpool previously lived eight years at Marionville, and was
a member of the Christian church. Survivors include his wife, Jane; two sons, Ora Lee
Vanderpool, Omaha, NE and Loren of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Elnora Simpson,
Dixon, CA, and Mrs. Verna Richardson of Verona; two brothers, John of Delta, Co, and
Arthur of Barber, AR; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Mitley, Vinita, OK, and Mrs. Alice
Asmussen, Liberty, KS; 14 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, two stepsons and a halfsister. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Vanderpool, Mary (Davis) Turner Vanderpool 1857 - Jul 1934
Mary Vanderpool departed this life on July 15th in the home of her daughter at
733 North Robertson street, Springfield, aged 77. She is survived by the husband, one son
and three daughters, and many other relatives. Funeral services were conducted July 16th
at Highlandville Cemetery at 2 o’clock P.M. by Rev. Steve Bilyeu with burial under
direction of T. Chaffin. Christian County Republican – Thursday, July 19, 1934.
Contributed by Fran Bodwell. [2 May 1856 - 15 Jul 1934]
Vandeventer, Georgia Yvonne (Templeton) 22 Feb 1910 - 29 Oct 2003 SN-L 2 Nov
2003
[Note: Daughter of Hiram & Mattie Templeton; married Lance William “Van”
Vandeventer 13 Dec 1913 - 28 Jan 1994]
Georgia Yvonne (Van) Vandeventer, 93, Springfield, passed away at 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003, in Christian Health Care Nursing Home. She was born
February 22, 1910, to Mattie and Hiram Templeton in Fordland, Missouri. Yvonne was a
graduate of Ozark High School and attended SMS college. She was employed in the
Millinery Dept. at Neff-Petersons for several years and a long-time member of Beta
Sigma Phi, Business Women's Sorority, and South National Church of Christ. She is
survived by her son and his wife, Jim and Sharon Vandeventer; one granddaughter,
Casey Vandeventer; a sister-in-law, Mildred McDaniel, all of Springfield; and a sister,
Roberta Pile, Tempe, Arizona. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, November

3rd at Ozark City Cemetery, Ozark, Mo. with the Rev. Sarah Stephenson officiating.
Springfield News-Leader, November 2, 2003.
Vandeventer, Lance William “Van” 13 Dec 1913 - 28 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of William L. & Cora E. (Casey) Vandeventer; married Georgia Yvonne
Templeton 22 Feb 1910 - 29 Oct 2003]
Lancy W. Vandeventer, 80, Ozark, died Jan. 28, 1994 following a sudden illness
in his home. He attended Ozark schools and Drury College, spending his later life in
Kansas City and Tulsa, Okla., where he was employed by Douglas Aircraft. He was
baptized into the Church of Christ at an early age. His survivors are one son, James L.
Vandeventer and his wife, Sharon; one granddaughter, Casey Vandeventer; one sister,
Mildred T. McDaniel; a nice, Carla J. Bass; and several cousins. By his request, the body
has been cremated under direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, in Ozark. Private
graveside services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to
Fair Haven Children’s Home, Strafford.
Vandeventer, William Luther 16 May 1889 - 10 Nov 1953 CCR 12 Nov 1953 p1
W. L. Vandeventer Victim of Heart Attack at Forsyth
Noted Jurist was Former Christian County Prosecutor
Judge William L. Vandeventer, 64, presiding judge of the Springfield Court of
Appeals, died suddenly after noon Tuesday at Forsyth where he was spending a short
vacation on a recently completed houseboat on the headwaters of Bull Shoals Lake.
Vandeventer, considered among the legal profession to be one of the most capable
practicing attorneys and judges in the state, was a native of Christian County and opened
his brilliant legal career at Ozark, first as prosecuting attorney of Christian County to
which office he was elected in 1816, shortly after being admitted to the bar. He served
two terms as prosecutor here, and in 1920 was selected by Christian County voters to
represent them in the General Assembly. In 1926, he was appointed assistant United
States Attorney in Kansas City and was named U. S. Attorney General for the western
district of Missouri in February 1929. In February 1934, he returned to Springfield where
he engaged in a very active private practice until he was appointed to the Springfield
Court of Appeals in 1944. William Luther Vandeventer was born May 16, 1889 at
Garrison, Mo. in southeast Christian county, the son of Dr. Daniel Vandeventer, a pioneer
Ozarks physician. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of the residence at 823
University, Springfield; a son and daughter from a former marriage, Lance Vandeventer
of Tulsa and Mrs, Carl McDaniel, 730 South Fairway Terrace, Springfield; two
grandchildren, Jimmy Lee Vandeventer and Carla McDaniel; two stepsons, Paul Randall
of Houston, Texas and Harold Randall of Kansas City; and four sisters, Mrs. Maude
Boyd of Sacramento, Calif; Mrs. James Rutherford of Parsons, Kan., Mrs. Veressa
Deveroux of Forsyth and Mrs. Stella Peace of Harrisburg, Ark. Funeral services will be
held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel in Springfield.
Vander Veer, Sake Rain 17 Sep 1885 - 25 Nov 1971 CCR 2 Dec 1971 p8
[Note: surname spelling from SSDI record]
Sake Rain Vander Vur, 86, of Ozark, died in Cassville community Hospital at
6:40 p.m. Thursday. Mr. Vander Vur was born in Holland and come to the United States

in 1906. He made his home in Denver, Colo. for years. and moved to Missouri in 1940. A
member of the Springfield Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mr. Vander Vur was a baker
and an auctioneer. He leaves no immediate survivors. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Oak Grove Heights Seventh Day Adventist Church on Mo. 125 with Elder
Erwin Funk officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Heights Cemetery under direction of
Adams of Ozark.
Vandiver, Marie Louise "Sis" (Medley) 10 Apr 1925 - 1 Jul 2005 SN-L 4 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of John Sherman & Amy Fay (Hudson) Medley; married 2 Jun 1947
Charles Willis "Willie" Vandiver
Marie Louise "Sis" Vandiver, 80, of Nixa, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2005, in
her home. She was born April 10, 1925, in Springfield, Mo., to John Sherman Medley
and Amy Fay Hudson Medley. She was united in marriage to Charles Willis "Willie"
Vandiver on June 2, 1947. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Dean
Medley, Robert Medley, and Leroy Medley; and sisters, Jean Rees and Martha Groves.
Survivors include her husband, Willie; two daughters and their husbands, Willa Jean
"Jeanie" and Larry Gillham of Fair Grove, Janice Marie "Jan" and Mayo Hale of Calico
Rock, Ark.; a granddaughter, Susan Ann Motes and husband, William "Woody", of
Mountain Home, Ark.; a grandson, Jason Alan Chamberlin and wife, Meredith, of
Mountain Home; two great-granddaughters, Abigail Grace Chamberlin and Amanda
Motes; a sister, Shirley Sallee of Fair Grove; several nieces, nephews, friends and special
neighbors. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, in Greenlawn Funeral
Home North. Graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. in Greenlawn Cemetery with the
Reverend Bud Everett officiating.
Van Doren, Sylvester Joseph 16 Dec 1916 - 26 Nov 1992 NN-E 2 Dec 1992
[Note Son of Joseph and Delores Van Doren]
Sylvester Joseph Van Doren, 75, Ozark, died Thursday, Nov. 26, at Mercy Villa
Nursing Home, Springfield He was born Dec. 16, 1916, in St. Louis, the son of Joseph
and Delores Van Doren. During World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Navy.
He was a retired carpenter and floor layer and had been a resident of Ozark for many
years. Survivors include his daughter, Kay Gillam, Potosi. Private burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
VanDyke, Derald E. 15 May 1936 - 3 Mar 2005 SN-L 4 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Russell and Vera (Duncan) VanDyke; married Mary Potts]
Derald E. VanDyke, age 68, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2005, in
his home. He was born May 15, 1936, the son of Russell and Vera (Duncan) VanDyke.
Mr. VanDyke retired from Churchill Truck Lines as a driver. He had also worked for the
Santa Fe Railroad in Marceline. He was widely known for his beautiful flower gardens
and manicured yard, and enjoyed the time being outside. He was a family man and loved
his children and grandchildren. He was eager to help not only his family, but any of his
many friends. Survivors include: his wife, Mary (Potts) VanDyke; his children, Jeff
VanDyke and wife, Jennifer, and Amy Shuler and husband Don, all of Ozark; his
grandchildren, Nik, Jacob, and Ellie VanDyke, and Chelsea Shuler; another son, Joey,
and his family; three brothers and their wives, Terry and Phyllis VanDyke, Platte City,

Larry and Elna VanDyke, Wichita, Kansas, and Dennis and Debbie VanDyke, Marceline;
a sister, Elsie McCollum and husband Gary, Brookfield; and a host of nieces, nephews,
and other relatives. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Lloyd Harms officiating. Burial will follow in
Hopedale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
VanHoozer, Lorraine (Matthews) 6 Jun 1927 - 26 Apr 1991 NN-E 2 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Jasper & Ethel Matthews; married 23 Oct 1948 Tommie VanHoozer]
Lorraine VanHoozer, 63, Ozark, died at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 1991, in her
home. She was born June 6, 1927, in Lancaster, Ky., and graduated from Buckeye High
School. In 1948 she graduated from the Nazareth School of Nursing, Lexington, Ky. She
married Tommie E. VanHoozer Oct. 23, 1948. She worked for the U.S. Bureau of Prisons
for Drug Addiction in Lexington and later transferred to the U.S. Medical Center for
Federal Prisoners, Springfield. She retired in 1977 as assistant director of nursing.
Preceding her in death were her father, Jasper Matthews; and a brother, Ira. Survivors
include her husband, Tommie; and her mother, Ethel Matthews, Ozark. Services were
Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Van Hoozer, Lou Grace (Hall) 6 Jul 1900 - 18 Jul 1990 NN-E 26 Jul 1990
[Note: married John Berry Van Hoozer]
Lou Grace Van Hoozer, 90, Ozark, died Wednesday, July 18, 1990, in Cox
Medical Center South, following a three week illness. A native of Kentucky, she had
lived in Ozark since 1970. She attended Ozark United Methodist Church. Survivors
include two sons, Tommie E. Van Hoozer and his wife, Lorraine, Ozark, and Clifford W.
Van Hoozer and his wife, Betty, Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, Jason Hall, Somerset, Ky.;
three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
husband, John, in 1966. Services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Michael B. Walters officiating. Soloist was Eldena Bilyeu. Graveside services were
Monday in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Lexington, Ky.
VanHoozer, Tommie E. 27 Jan 1923 - 28 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of John Berry & Lou Grace (Hall) Van Hoozer; married 23 Oct 1948 Lorraine
Matthews Jun 1927 - 26 Apr 1991]
Tommie E. VanHoozer, 71, Ozark, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, in his home.
He was born Jan. 27, 1923 in Somerset, Ken., the son of John Berry and Lou Grace Hall
Van Hoozer. On Oct. 23, 1948 he was united in marriage to Lorraine Matthews
VanHoozer. He served his country in the US Navy. He was a retired Correctional Officer
for the Federal Prison System and a member of Lexington Masonic Lodge #1, Lexington,
Ky. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Matthews VanHoozer. Survivors
include a brother, Clifford, VanHoozer and wife, Betty, Memphis, Tenn.; his mother-inlaw, Ethel Matthews, Ozark; nieces, Brenda Lewis, Kingsport, Tenn., and Carol
Schuermann, Wausau, Wisc.; and a nephew, Barry VanHoozer, Memphis, Tenn. Funeral

services were Friday, Dec. 30, in Adams Funeral Home, with Rev. Jimmy Young
officiating. Burial was Monday, Jan. 2, in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens, Lexington, Ky.
Van Horn, George W. 22 Dec 1895 - 15 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
George W. Van Horn, 75, of Ozark, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Bilyeu’s
Nursing Home here. Survivors include his wife, Lillie; three sons, Eugene Van Horn of
Eldon, Geraldean Van Horn of Springfield and Kenneth Van Horn of the home; three
daughters, Mrs. Gladys Essicks of Ozark, Mrs. Ester Johnson of Springfield and Mrs.
Patsy Houge of Tulsa, Okla; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Adams Chapel here with the Revs. Clifford Day
and Louis Cornett officiating. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Brown
Cemetery near Hilda.
VanHorn, March G. 18 Mar 1918 - 28 Mar 1999 CCH-N 7 Apr 1999
[Note: Son of Marcus & Legal (Johnson) Van Horn; married Lola Mae 30 Oct 1916 - 11
Feb 1986; married second 11 Jul 1987 Faye Loren Humble]
March G. VanHorn, 81, of Sparta passed away Sunday March 28, 1999 at 11:42
a.m. at Balanced Care Nixa, MO. March was born of March 18, 1918 in Bentley
Oklahoma to Marcus and Legal Johnson Van Horn. He served in the US Army in WW II,
was a member of the Rogersville First Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. March
was married to Faye Lorene Humble on July 11, 1987 and she survives of the home. Also
surviving are two sons Donald McNerney of New Jersey, Harold McNerney and wife
Jackie of Pleasant Hope. One Brother, Morris Van Horn and wife Donnie May of
Checotal Ok., 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. March was preceded in death
by his first wife Lola Mae, one son Larry McNerney and a brother Charles Van Horn.
Services was at 1 p.m. Wednesday March 31, 1999 at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home
Rogersville with burial in the Sparta Cemetery, Sparta MO. Visitation was from 7-8:30
Tuesday in the funeral home.
Van Kleek, Clella Mae (Wise) 22 Sep 1925 - 26 Mar 2004 CCH-N 28 Mar 2004 & 31
Ma4 2004 & SN-L 28 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of William Clay & Ruth (Farris) Wise; married 23 Mar 1945 Robert L.
Van Kleek 3 Feb 1924 - 12 Jan 2007]
Clella Mae Van Kleek, 78, Nixa, died in her home Friday, March 26, 2004,
surrounded by her loving family. She was born Sept. 22, 1925 in Clever, one of eight
children of William Clay and Ruth (Farris) Wise. On March 23, 1945, she and Robert L.
Van Kleek were united in marriage. She was a homemaker to her husband and eight
children. She followed her husband through his Baptist ministry in several churches, and
served as church pianist. Her most recent church membership was with North Nixa
Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Velma Keithley,
Dixie Baker and Rose Stone; two young brothers; and a young sister. Survivors include
her husband, Robert; eight children, Rosella Mitchell, Branson, Delvan Van Kleek, Nixa,
David Van Kleek, Nixa, Rayma Jo Gatter, Jacksonville, Ark., Mary Clevenger, Nixa,
James Van Kleek, Riverton, Ill., Steve Van Kleek, Cameron, Wisc., and Rachel Press,
Clever; 27 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one brother, Norman Wise,
Springfield; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. March 29

in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joe Wolven officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation was from 2-4 p.m. March 28 in the funeral home.
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Van Kleek, Robert L. 3 Feb 1924 - 12 Jan 2007 SN-L 14 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Arthur L. & Rose (Shaw) Van Kleek; married 23 Mar 1945 Clella Mae
Wise 22 Sep 1925 - 26 Mar 2004]
Robert L. Van Kleek, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Friday, January 12, 2007, in
Doctor's Hospital, Springfield, He was born February 3, 1924, in Jackson County,
Minnesota. His parents were Arthur L. and Rose (Shaw) Van Kleek. Robert served his
country as a Drill Sergeant in the U.S. Army 1st Calvary in Ft. Riley, Kansas. On March
23, 1945, he married Clella Mae Wise, who preceded him in death in 2004. They had
resided in Nixa since 1994. Robert worked for Con-Tel, retiring after many years. Robert
ministered several Baptist churches. Robert's passions included reading, writing and
horses. He was currently a member of North Nixa Baptist Church. Survivors include
seven children: Rosella Mitchell, Boaz, Delvan Van Kleek, Seymour, David Van Kleek,
Nixa, Rayma Jo Gatter, Jacksonville, Ark., Mary Clevenger, Springdale, Ark., James Van
Kleek, Riverton, Ill., and Rachel Press, Boaz; 28 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren;
three brothers, Dale, Vernon and Duane, Iowa; a brother-in-law, Norman Wise,
Springfield; and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his wife;
a son, Steven Van Kleek; his parents; a sister; and two brothers. A funeral service will be
held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joe Wolven
officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation will be from 5 to 7
p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Vanover, Charles 1897 - 11 Oct 1959 CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
Word has been received by Mrs. Raymond Marley of the death of Charles
Vanover, 62. of Ponca City, Okla. after a lingering illness . Mr. Vanover was the son of
the late Mr. and Mrs. William Vanover, former residents of Ozark when he was minister
of the First Baptist Church. Mr. Vanover died Sunday and burial was at Ponca City
Tuesday afternoon. Survivors are Mrs. Vanover, the former Elva Marley, two sons, R. J.
and Charles, Jr. and four grandchildren.
Vanover, W. T., Rev.
died Apr 1942
Rev. W. T. Vanover passed away Monday morning at his Funeral services are this
afternoon, Thursday, at 2:30. Rev. Vanover was at one time pastor of the local Baptist
church and is well known in this part of Missouri. Rev. and Mrs. Bruce Maples are
attending the services at Altamont. Christian County Republican, April 9, 1942.
Contributed by Cassie Wisner Hill.
Vansickle, Hazell (Hobbs) 13 Dec 1912 - 18 Aug 1991 NN-E 22 Aug 1991
[Note: Daughter of Alec & Millie Mae (Derrick) Hobbs; married Harry James Vansickle
17 Sep 1910 - 2 Nov 1984]
Hazell Vansickle, 78, died Sunday morning, Aug. 18, 1991, in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She was born Dec. 13, 1912, and was the daughter of Alec and
Millie Mae Derrick Hobbs. Most of her life was spent in the Sparta and Ozark area. She

was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Harry James Vansickle, Nov. 2, 1984; a brother, Claude Hobbs; a sister, Rae
Mitchell; and her parents. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Letha Rae and
Frank Bloomer, Sparta; a sister, Opal Jones, Banning, Calif.; three brothers, Berry Hobbs,
Springfield, Joe Hobbs, Ava, and Glenn Hobbs, Willard; three grandchildren, Taye
Verfurth and her husband, Jerry, Ozark, Trent Bloomer, Ozark, and Twyla Collins,
Battlefield; and two great-grandchildren, Kyle and Trista Verfurth. The funeral was held
Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with David Howard officiating. Burial was in
Roberts Cemetery, Sparta.
Vanvig, Billy Lars 19 Apr 1946 - 21 Oct 2004 SN-L 24 Oct 2004 & CCH-N 27 Oct
2004
[Note: Son of Milford Vanvig; married Suzanne]
Billy Lars Vanvig, age 58, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004, from
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born April 19, 1946, in Beach, N.D.
He grew up on a ranch in the Badlands of North Dakota, and graduated from high school
in Belfield, N.D. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Bill later
became a successful rancher. In the early 1980s, he moved his family to Ozark where he
worked as a builder-developer, developing Quail Run Country Estates. He loved the
outdoors, fishing and hunting. He will be remembered for his quick smile and sense of
humor. Survivors include his wife, Suzanne; two children, Julie Vanvig Burnell and her
husband, Michael, of Springfield, and Douglas Vanvig, Ozark; two granddaughters,
Courtney and Sara; two step grandsons, Dylan and Jared; his father, Milford Vanvig,
Medora, N.D.; a brother, Roger Vanvig, Medora, N.D.; other relatives; and many friends.
His mother, Shirley Vanvig, preceded him in death, as well as a granddaughter, Austin
Vanvig. A funeral will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Burial will be in Medora, N.D. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to service time on Tuesday
in the funeral home.
Varner, Etha F. 18 Sep 1910 - 17 Jan 1991
Etha F. Varner, 80, Clever, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after a short illness. She was a homemaker and a member of the Clever
United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sisters, May Gleason, Springfield and
Bethel Gorman, state of Kans.; and one grandchild. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday
in Meadors Chapel, Clever, with the Rev. James Lee officiating. Burial will be in
Hopewell Cemetery near Tunas. No family hour is planned, however friends may call
today in the funeral home. Funeral Card: ETHA F, VARNER Birth September 18,
1910, Death January 17, 1991, SERVICES HELD Meadors Chapel, Clever, Missouri,
January 19, 1991 at 11:00 A.M. OFFICIATING Rev. James Lee MUSIC Twila
Keeling FINAL RESTING PLACE Hopewell Cemetery, Tunas, Missouri MEADORS
FUNERAL HOMES, Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Van Ornum, Earl 5 Feb 1935 - 25 Jul 2004
CCH-N 4 Aug 2004
Earle Van Ornum, 69, Nixa, died Sunday, July 25 in his home. He was born Feb.
5, 1935 in New London, Wis., the son of Earle and Zuren Fern Riley Van Ornum. Van

Ornum was a retired addictions therapist from Jackson Recovery Centers in Sioux City,
Iowa. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa and a friend of Bill W. Van
Ornum had also been a counselor at Sigma House in Springfield and Larry Simmering
Recovery Center in Branson. Survivors include: wife Patricia Van Ornum, Nixa; two
sons, Rick Van Ornum and wife Jeannie, Lihue, Hawaii, and Bob Van Ornum and wife
Jeannette, Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Roni Davis and husband Doss, Ozark; six
grandchildren: Ben Van Ornum, Brandon Davis, Paden Davis, Nic Davis, Jerome Garcia
and Jeremiah Garcia; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Lola Douglas and
husband Don, of Wisconsin, and JoAnn Zimmerman and husband Jerry, Denver, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Janet Haffeman. Memorial
contributions may be made to Community Hospices of America or First Baptist Church
of Nixa Building Fund. A memorial service was held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, in First
Baptist Church of Nixa with Pastor Richard Eakins officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Varble, Ruth (Mitchell)
1927 - 10 Feb 1973 OH 15 Feb 1973 p11
[Note: Daughter of David Otto & Cora Jane (Martin) Mitchell; married Harold Varble]
LEBANON - Mrs. Ruth Varble, 45, of Rt. 3, Lebanon, died Saturday at Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She is survived by her husband, Harold;
one daughter, Mrs. Denice Stowe, Lebanon;; one son, Dennis of Fayetteville, Ark.; one
sister, Mrs. Betty Wampler, Nixa; her mother, Mrs. Dave Mitchell, Ozark and one
grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Holman Funeral Home in Lebanon with
the Rev. James King officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery.
Vaughan, ? (?) ? - 17 Nov 1951 CCR 22 Nov 1951
[Note: married William Hershel Vaughan May 1895 - ?]
Word was received in Ozark by friends Sunday morning of the death of Mrs.
William H. Vaughan at her home in Houston, TX on Saturday, November 17. Mr.
Vaughan and a son survive. Mr. Vaughan is the son of the late Frank Vaughan of Ozark.
Vaughan, Barbara Jean (Pitchford) 1 Feb 1934 - 8 Jul 1997 CCH-N 12 Jul 1997
[Note: Daughter of Emir & Edith (Plummer) Pitchford; married 7 Sep 1950 Bobby G.
Vaughan 3 Aug 1931 - 28 May 2005]
Barbara Jean Vaughan, 63, Nixa, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997, in her home. She
was born February 1, 1934, in Mincy and was the daughter of Emir and Edith (Plummer)
Pitchford. She graduated from Republic High School. On September 7, 1956, she married
Bobby G. Vaughan. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, gardening,
and fishing with her husband Survivors include: her husband, Bob; a son, David
Vaughan, and his wife, Connie, Kansas City; two daughters and their husbands, Donna
and Wesley Swafford, Nixa, and Connie and Kenny Martin, Forsyth; a brother, Robert
Pitchford, Springfield; a sister, Betty Phillips, Republic; thirteen grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
a brother, Bill Pitchford. Funeral services were Friday, July 11, in Adams Funeral Home,
with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

Vaughan, Bobby Gene 3 Aug 1931 - 28 May 2005 SN-L 29 May 2005
[Note; Son of Harry Edwin & Pearl Mae (Gann) Vaughan married 5 Sep 1956 Barbara
Jean Pitchford 1 Feb 1934 - 8 Jul 1997]
Bobby Gene Vaughan, age 73, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2005. He
was born August 3, 1931, in Bloodland, Mo., the son of Harry Edwin and Pearl Mae
(Gann) Vaughan. He served his country in the U.S. Navy, and on September 5, 1956, he
and Barbara Jean Pitchford were united in marriage. In his younger years he was a dairy
farmer. Mr. Vaughan retired from Dayco Industries, and later from the Road Department
for the City of Nixa. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid gardener. Survivors include
three children, David Vaughan, Billings, Donna Swafford and her husband, Wesley,
Nixa, and Connie Hyson and her husband, Charles, Forsyth; 13 grandchildren; nine
greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Freda Vaughan, Ozark, and Lena Porter,Willard; a
brother, Edwin Vaughan, Springfield; and two sisters-in-law, Neva Vaughan, and Helen
Brush, both of Nixa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, in 1997; his
daughter-in-law, Connie Vaughan; and seven brothers and sisters, Omar, Orpha, Buck,
Maurice, Clyde, Evelyn, and Eva. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 31,
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will follow
in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope GYN Support Group,
American Cancer Society, or to the charity of the donor's choice, through Adams Funeral
Home, 109 N. Truman Blvd., Nixa, MO 65714.
Vaughan, Buck L. 15 Oct 1913 - Aug 1978 OH 9 Aug 1979 p10
LOVING MEMORIES
Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall
You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all.
The voice is mute and still the heart that loved us well and true
And bitter was the trial to part from one so good as you.
You are not forgotten, loved one, nor will you ever be.
As long as life and memory last, we will remember thee.
We miss you now, our hearts are sore.
As time goes by, we miss you more.
Your loving smile . . . your gentle face.
No one can fill your vacant place
the family of Buck L. Vaughan
Vaughan, Connie Sue (King) 15 Apr 1951 - 6 Feb 2005 SN-L 8 Feb 2005
[Note: Daughter of Clinton & Lois King: married David Vaughan]
Connie Sue Vaughan, 53, Billings, passed away February 6, 2005, after a
courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born April 15, 1951, in Springfield, Mo.,
to Clinton and Lois King. She was preceded in death by her son Richard Duane Crume;
her parents, Clinton and Lois King; maternal grandparents Rev. and Mrs. H.J. Meritt;
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Little Jesse King; mother-in-law, Jean Vaughan; and
a special nephew, Aaron King. Connie is survived by her husband and soulmate, David
Vaughan, of the home; sons and their spouses, Dwight and Kim Crume, Crane, Mo.,
Daniel and Mandy Crume, Clever, Mo., Derek and Randie Crume, Marionville, Mo.;

step-children Nathan and Carrie Boone, Nixa, Mo., Jason and Emily Vaughan, Kansas
City, Mo., Kristy Vaughan, Lampe, Mo.; grandchildren, Kelsey, Camille, Preston, and
Lydia Crume, Crane, Mo., Caleb Crume, Clever, Mo., Connor Crume, Marionville, Mo.,
and unborn baby boy Boone, Nixa, Mo.; father-in-law Bob Vaughan, Nixa, Mo.; brothers
and their spouses, Wayne and Cookie King, Republic, Mo., Roy and Linda King, Ozark,
Mo., Ray and Patti King, Clever, Mo., Ralph and Soni King, Hurley, Mo.; sisters,
Dorothy King, Ava, Mo., and Nelda Sakil and her husband Rick, Clever, Mo.; sisters-inlaw and spouses, Donna and Wes Swafford, Nixa, Mo., Connie Martin and fiance Chuck
Hyson, Forsyth, Mo.; and a host of special aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and
friends. Connie's passion for the hobby of quilting was only exceeded by the desire for
giving to others. Connie not only made quilts for members of the family and friends, but
did numerous quilts for other cancer patients during the time she battled her own disease.
Special thanks to Dr. James Bosscher and his staff, Amy, Lynda, Jeanie, Paula, Traci, and
Judi. Also thank you to all the friends of Connie's support group, New Hope. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with Pastor Tommy Loving officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery,
Boaz. The Clever chapel will be open at 6 p.m. today, for visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope P.O. Box 3552,
Springfield, MO. 65808, a support group for gynecologic cancer survivors and their
families in the Ozarks. This will provide education, emotional support, and financial aid
to these families.
Vaughan, Everett Harold 1934 - 20 May 1960 CCR 26 May 1960 p4
{Note: Son of Everett Harold & Pauline (Cox) Vaughan; married Kathryn]
Funeral services for E. Howard Vaughan, 25, an advertising representative who
assisted publisher of The Republican with the Centennial edition last July were held at
Atchison, Kan. with Haruff Funeral Home in charge. Mr. Vaughan died at 1:30 a.m..
May 20 in Burge Hospital, Springfield where he had been a patient for a short time. He
suffered a heart condition. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn and one son, Ralph; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Vaughan of Atchison; one step-sister, Mrs. Charlene
Nelson and one half-brother, Keith Vaughan, both of Atchison; and his paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Vaughan of Ozark.
Vaughan, Everett Harold 27 May 1910 - 31 May 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of C.R. & Mayme (Pigg) Vaughan; married 1933 Pauline Cox; married 1945
Lenora Gilliland Nelson]
Everett H. Vaughan, 79, Atchison, Kansas, former formerly of Ozark, died May
31 at the Atchison Hospital following a long illness.. Services for Mr. Vaughan were held
June 3 at the Sawin-Dyer Chapel with Dr. George White from the First Presbyterian
Church officiating; Burial was in Sumner Cemetery south of Atchison. Mr. Vaughan was
born March 27, 1910, at Ozark, the son of C.R. and Mayme Pigg Vaughan. He attended
Ozark schools and moved to Sumner from Ozark in 1927. He had worked as a gardener
and had been employed by Shappler Grocery in Atchison., He then was employed at
Pillsbury in Atchison for 27 years, retiring m 1972. After his retirement, he farmed and
raised registered cattle. He was a member of the Sumner Cemetery Association, and of
Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark. Mr. Vaughan married Pauline Cox in 1933. She

preceded him in death in 1937. He married Lenora Gilliland Nelson in 1945 at the First
Presbyterian Church in Atchison. Mr. Vaughan was also preceded in death by two sons,
Everett Harold Vaughan and Alan Krenning Nelson; and by one brother. Surviving are
his wife, Lenora; a son, Roger Keith Vaughan, Effingham, Kansas; a daughter, Charlene
Ziegler, Topeka, Kansas; four brothers, Clarence Vaughan, Ross Vaughan and Oren
Vaughan, Ozark, and Bill Vaughan, Kansas City; two sisters, Marie Plank, Tulsa,
Oklahoma, and Marjorie Tillman, Springfield; and five grandchildren.
Vaughan, Freda (Vaughan) 1 Jan 1912 - 7 Aug 2006 SN-L 8 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Harry Edwin & Pearl (Gan) Vaughan; married 7 Mar 1935 Ross
Vaughan d 19 Mar 2003]
Freda Vaughan, age 94, of Ozark, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2006, at
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born January 1, 1912, in Bloodland, Mo., the eldest
daughter of the late Harry Edwin (H.E.) and Pearl (Gan) Vaughan. Freda attended
Bloodland Schools, now part of Ft. Leonard Wood, and graduated in 1930. She then
taught at Prospect School for a year. She met Ross Vaughan while he was involved with
the CCC Camp program at Bloodland, and they were married March 7, 1935. They had
one son, Jackie Ward Vaughan. Ross and Freda celebrated 68 years of marriage before
his death March 19, 2003. Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Ross; her
parents; two sisters, Orpha Hamilton and Evelyn Perkins; and five brothers, Omer, Clyde,
Buster, Maurice, Bobby and his wife, Jean Vaughan; brothers-in-law, Ward Porter, Bill
Brush, Ross Hamilton, (Ross's family) Everett and Lenora, Nile, Oren Vaughan, Fred
Plank, May Vaughan and Freeman Tillman. She is survived by a son, Jackie, his wife,
Wilda, and two grandchildren, Lynda Longhofer and husband, Mike, of St. Louis, and
Eric Vaughan, Springfield. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren, Brian, Elizabeth,
Steven and Anna Marie Longhofer; a sister, Lena Porter, Springfield; a brother, Edwin
and wife, Jean, of Springfield; sisters-in-law, Neva Vaughan, Helen Brush of Nixa,
Maxine Vaughan of Waynesville, (Ross's family); four sisters-in-law, Eva Vaughan and
Marjorie Tillman, Springfield, and Marie Plank and Virginia Vaughan of Tulsa; and two
brothers-in-law, Clarence Vaughan and wife, Vivian, of Ozark, and Bill Vaughan and
wife, Carol, of Kansas City; plus many nieces and nephews. Freda was an active member
over 50 years of Ozark Presbyterian Church, Order of Easter Star, and the Ladies Literary
Club. She served many positions of leadership in these organizations. She retired from
Hagale Garment Factory after being employed there for 30 years. Freda was totally
dedicated to her family, friends, and work. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother and friend. Her strength, graciousness and hospitality will forever set
the example for those who love her. The family dinners and back yard picnics with her
favorite fried chicken, green beans, and other fresh garden items plus the always
generous supply of hot coffee will be missed but long remembered. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 9, in Ozark Presbyterian Church with Pastor Phyllis
Winzenried officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The family
suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Ozark Presbyterian Church PO Box
328, Ozark, MO 65721, or a charity of the donor's choice. www.adamsfuneralhome.net

Vaughan, Harry E. 4 Sep 1879 - 29 Aug 1966 CCR 1 Sep 1966 p1
[Note: married Pearl 18 Mar 1894 - 7 May 1975]
H. E. Vaughan, 86, died in 12 noon August 29, in his home in Ozark after a short
illness. A native of Pulaski County, Mr. Vaughan formerly lived in the Bloodland
community where he had a farm which was purchased in the early 1940s and became part
of Fort Leonard Wood. He then bought a farm at Battlefield south of Springfield. Upon
retiring from farming in 1962, Mr. Vaughan moved to Ozark. He was a member of
Battlefield Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Pearl; five sons, Buck of
Peoria, Ill., Clyde and Bob of Ozark, Maurice of Waynesville and Edwin, Oakland,
Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. Orpha Hamilton, Chester Depot, Vt., Mrs. Freda Vaughan,
Ozark, Mrs. Lena Porter, Route 6, Springfield and Mrs. Evelyn Perkins, Brookline; one
brother, Charley L., Springfield; 23 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery in Springfield.
Vaughan, Julia May (Nelson) 3 Jul 1911 - 5 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: Daughter of James & Mattie (Bray) Nelson; married Clarence Vaughan]
OZARK - Funeral services for Mrs. Mae J. Vaughan, 61, of Ozark, will be at 2
p.m. Wednesday, at the Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Jerry Nelson officiating. He
will be assisted by the Rev. Eddie Lassley. Burial will be in the Prospect Cemetery. A
native of Sparta, Mrs. Vaughan was a longtime resident of El Paso, Tex., moving to
Ozark in 1972. She was a member of the Prospect Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Clarence A.; four brothers, Claude, Cecil and Clell Nelson, all of Sparta and
Clyde Nelson of Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Vesta Gravelle, Mrs. Ada Bollard, Mrs. Pearl
Patterson and Mrs. Classie Oswald, all of Springfield and Mrs. Jessie Ellingsworth of
Ozark.
Vaughan, Luther Ashley 3 Apr 1873 - 12 Jan 1960
CCR 14 Jan 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Granville H. & Mary Elizabeth (McGaugh) Vaughan
Death Claims Aged Resident
Luther Ashley Vaughan of Ozark died Tuesday morning at the Christian Rest
Home after an illness of two weeks. He was 86. A bachelor, Mr. Vaughan lived at his life
at the farm homesteaded by his parents southeast of Ozark and for much of that time had
been a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. His parents, Granville H. and Mary
Elizabeth McGaugh Vaughan, took up a section of land before the Civil War and
received a patent from President Buchanan. The farm was distributed to members of the
family as they married, in the manner of pioneer days; and Luther retained only 20 acres
at the time of his death. He was the last survivor of his generation in his family. Mr.
Vaughan was a member of the 1893 class at Ozark High School, the second graduating
class. He later attended Queen City Business College at Quincy, Ill. Known for his perky
wit and individualism, he had many friends in the community who repeated the
comments and they became legendary. He never owned a modern automobile. In his later
years, he rode a gentle mare horseback to town for provisions. Survivors include a
number of nieces and nephews as follows: Children of his sister, Lina Givan: Hiram
Givan of Ozark, William Givan and Forrest Givan of Porterville, Calif.; Edward Givan of
Garden City, Calif; Geneva Jacobs, Inverness, Fla.; Mary DuPree, Americus, Ga.,

Beatrice Gearhart and Alice Kunc, Oklahoma City; Edna Klein and Eleanor Schaffer, Los
Angeles; and Eileen James of Burbank, Calif. Beulah Davenport is the only surviving
child of Mr. Vaughan’s sister, Flora Hurst. Children of his brother, Joshua Vaughan:
Catherine Roper of Springfield and Ashley Vaughan of Kansas City. Children of his
sister, Ellie Clark: Wilda Brown and Andrew Clark of Dallas and Mary Phillips of
Wayne, Pa. The only surviving child of Mr. Vaughan’s sister, Virginia Massey is Nina
Mills of Springfield. Funeral services will be held this Friday, Jan. 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the
Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel in Ozark, with burial in the Vaughan Cemetery.
Vaughan, Mary Bell (Frazier) 1878 - 25 Aug 1966
Mrs. Bell Vaughn, 84, died in her home at 519 Cherry at 11:15 p.m. Thursday
after a lingering illness. Mrs. Vaughn, a lifelong resident of the state, was a member of
the Methodist Church. She is survived by one brother, W. T. Frazier, 2117 College.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Klinger Chapel, with burial in Frazier
Cemetery near Clever.
Not: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of
August 25, 1966 in the margin.Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples. [Note Obit gives name Vaughn, everything else gives Vaughan]
Vaughan, Mattie L. (Ramsey) 27 Jun 1873 - 25 May 1950 CCR 1 Jun 1950
[Note: Daughter of Silas & Mary (Langston) Ramsey; married Granville Joshua
Vaughan 16 Sep 1862 - 25 Dec 1937; spelling from tombstone and other records]
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Mattie Vaughn, 76, who
died Thursday, May 25, at Haguewood hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Vaughn
had suffered three strokes of paralysis in the past five years. She was bedfast in a critical
condition for two weeks before her death. She had been a resident of Ozark for the past
42 years. She was a member of the Ozark Baptist church and of the Order of Easter Star.
She was a lifetime resident of the Ozark and Rogersville communities. She is survived by
one son, Granville Ashley Vaughn and one daughter, Mrs. J. Arthur Roper, both of
Ozark; four sisters, Mrs. Sally Miller of Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Walter Blount and Mrs.
Belle Gaston, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Glen Chaffin of Rogersville; one brother,
H.C. Ramsey of Rogersville, and three children. Services were held at the Chaffin
Funeral Chapel with the Rev Harold Hurst officiating. Burial was in the Vaughn
Cemetery south of Ozark.
Vaughan, May (Grant) 27 Feb 1872 - 6 Jan 1949 CCR 20 Jan 1949
[Note: Daughter of Oscar & Anna P. Grant; married 12 Jun 1890 Joseph Vaughan d
1934]
May Grant Vaughan was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Feb 27, 1872, and passed
away at St. Johns hospital in Springfield, MO, January 6, 1949 at the age of 76 years, 10
months, and 9 days. She came to Ozark, MO with her parents, Anna and Oscar Grant in
September 1887. On June 12, 1890, she married Joseph Vaughan who preceded her in
death in 1934. To this union were born six children. The only son, Homer, died in 1938.
Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Lena V. Whitney of Phoenix, AZ, Mrs. Frank Smith of
Rogersville, MO, Mrs. Jeane Price of Long Beach, CA, and Mrs. Lynn Tunnell of Ozark;
two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Goodhue of Healdsburg, CA and Mrs. Belle Brown of Ozark;

one brother R.H. Grant of Fort Dodge, IA; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Alice Vaughan
Jairett of Springfield, MO; four granddaughters, two great-granddaughters, several nieces
and nephews. She united with the Ozark Christian church in early womanhood and was a
faithful worker until ill health prevented her attending services. Funeral services were
conducted Saturday afternoon at the Ozark Christian church by Rev. A.Z. Matthews
assisted by Rev. Faust Matthews both of Springfield and Rev. R.E. Musgrave of Ozark.
Burial was in the Ozark cemetery under direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Bergman Funeral
home in Rogersville, MO.
Vaughan, Mayme B. (Pigg) 14 Feb 1889 - 29 May 1975 OH 5 Jun 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of John Richard & Rebecca June (Sasser) Pigg; married Charlie R.
Vaughan 3 Mar 1886 - 27 Jul 1973]
OZARK - Mrs. Mayme B. Vaughan, 86, died at 8:20 p.m. Thursday night at the
home of a daughter, Mrs. Marie Plank, of 802 West, Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Vaughan lived
most of her life on a farm south of Ozark. She is also survived by one other daughter,
Mrs. Marjorie Tillman, Springfield; five sons, Clarence, Ross and Oren, all of Ozark,
Everett of Atchison, Kan. and William, of Kansas City; 25 grandchildren and 26 great
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Vaughan, Nile Richard 4 Nov 1919 - 18 Jan 1962 CCR 25 Jan 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Charles R. & Mamie (Pigg) Vaughan; married Virginia]
Funeral services for Nile Richard Vaughan, 42, who died on Thursday, Jan. 18,
were held on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Oscar Pigg of
Tulsa officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin & Son
Funeral Home. He was a member of the Four-square Gospel Church in Kansas City. He
was born in Christian County and attended Ozark School. Survivors include his wife,
Virginia; two sons, Gerald R. and Steven M. of the home in Kansas City; His parents,
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Vaughan of Ozark; five brothers, Clarence of El Paso, Texas, Everett
of Atchison, Kan.; Bill of Kansas City, and Ross and Oren of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs.
Fred Plank of Rogersville and Mrs. Freeman Tillman of Springfield.
Vaughan, Omer 1903 - 2 Oct 1965 CCR 7 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Harry E. & Pearl Vaughan; married Helen]
Omer Vaughan, 62, of Crocker, died at 7:45 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield after suffering an apparent heart attack while visiting his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. H. E. Vaughan, Ozark. Mr. Vaughan retired a year ago from the Frisco Railway. He
was a section foreman. Other survivors are his wife, Helen; two sons, Billy and Roy, both
of Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs. Laura Ruth Long, Sedalia; five brothers, Clyde and Bob,
both of Ozark, Maurice, Waynesville and Edwin, Oakland, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs.
Orpha Hamilton, Hartford, Conn., Mrs. Freda Vaughan, Ozark, Mrs. Lena Porter,
Willard, and Mrs. Evelyn Perkins, Brookline; and 12 grandchildren. Also surviving are
two step-sons, Douglas and James Henderson, both of Crocker. The body was at Harris
Funeral Home in Ozark until late Monday when it was taken to Moss-Williams Funeral
Home in Crocker. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Crocker Baptist Church
with the Rev. Virgil Manes officiating. Burial was in Crocker Cemetery.

Vaughan, Oren Clay 4 Feb 1917 - 14 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of Charlie Ross & Mayme B. (Pigg) Vaughan; married 25 Feb 1939 Eva
Hale]
Oren Clay Vaughan, 85, Springfield, Mo. died Nov. 14, 2002, at 2:58 p.m. in his
home surrounded by his loving family. He was born Feb. 4, 1917, in Ozark, Mo. to
Charlie Ross and Mayme B. (Pigg) Vaughan. On Feb. 25, 1939, he was united in
marriage to Eva Hale and to this union two daughters were born. From 1946 to 1948
when White River Valley Electric introduced electricity to the Ozark community,
Vaughan wired houses in the Ozark area. He later owned and operated a welding shop in
Ozark for many years. He enjoyed his work and was a talented craftsman known for his
famous fish spearing gig he welded especially for sucker gigging sportsmen. He was
preceded in death by both of his parents, two brothers Nile and Everett Vaughan; and a
granddaughter Anita Louise; he is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Eva, of the
home; two daughters Shirley Bush and husband David, Ozark, and Geraldine Vaughan,
Springfield; three granddaughters Christy Hensley, Sandy Cardwell and Mary Bush; four
great-grandchildren Alana, Bubba, Dayva Cardwell and Danyle Rodriquez; two sisters
Marjorie Tillman, Springfield, and Marie Plank, Oklahoma; three brothers Clarence
Vaughan, Ozark, Ross Vaughan, Ozark, and William Vaughan, Kansas City; many
nieces, nephews, other relatives and caring friends. Funeral services were Nov.18, 2002,
at 2 p.m. in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor L.D. Eddings officiating.
Burial was in Prospect Cemetery, Ozark.
Vaughan, Oscar T. 1868 - 5 Feb 1966 CCR 17 Feb 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William E. & Emma E. (Chestnut) Vaughan; birthdate from census
disagrees with age on obit]
Word has been received here of the death of Oscar T. Vaughan, 90, on Saturday,
Feb. 5 at his home in Arcadia, Calif. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William
Vaughan, and the brother of the late Frank Vaughan, all former Ozark residents.
Survivors are three sons, a daughter, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; and
two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Angwin of Pittsburg, Kan., and Mrs. Mary Tunnell of Homestead,
Fla. Funeral services and burial were at Arcadia.
Vaughan, Pearl M. 18 Mar 1894 - 7 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Harry E. Vaughan 4 Sep 1879 - 29 Aug 1966]
OZARK - Mrs. Pearl M. Vaughan, 81, Ozark, died Wednesday evening in her
home apparently of a heart attack. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark and a member of
the Presbyterian Church. Surviving are five sons, R. I. of Peoria, Ill., Clyde of Ozark,
Maurice of Waynesville, Edwin of Clovis, Calif. and Bobby of Nixa; three daughters,
Mrs. Freda Vaughan, Ozark, Mrs. Lena Porter, Willard and Mrs. Evelyn Perkins,
Brookline; and 23 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Services for Mrs. Pearl M.
Vaughan, 81. Ozark, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Fred
Robb officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery at Springfield.
AND
Vaughan, Pearl M. 18 Mar 1894 - 7 May 1975 OH 15 May 1975 p11
We would like to extend our appreciation for all of many acts of kindness shown
us during the death of our mother. The Vaughan Family.

Vaughan, Ross 12 Aug 1912 - 19 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Charley Ross & Mayme (Pigg) Vaughan; married 7 Mar 1935 Freda
Vaughan]
Ross Vaughan, age 90, of Ozark, passed away March 19, 2003. He was born
August 12, 1912, the son of Charley Ross and Mayme (Pigg) Vaughan, on a small farm
south of Ozark. He attended Ozark schools and graduated from Ozark High School in
1930. After graduation, he went to work with his brother, Everett, in the Atchison,
Kansas area, before returning home. He was then selected to go to a CCC Camp, south of
the Fort Leonard Wood area in 1934. While there, he met Freda Vaughan and they
married March 7, 1935, and returned to the Ozark area for their first home. Ross farmed,
started a farm implement company, and then worked as a mechanic with the Massey
Ferguson dealership in Springfield and retired from Lily Tulip Cup Corporation. He then
developed a small shop to enjoy his tools and many friends who came to visit. He was
active in the Ozark City government from 1945 to 1961, starting as an Alderman to being
Mayor twice. He became a member of the Masonic Fraternity in 1952, serving as
Worshipful Master in 1958 and continued in service to receive his 50 year pin and
certificate on September 18, 2002. Survivors include his wife, Freda; one son, Jack and
his wife, Wilda; two grandchildren, Eric of Springfield, and Lynda Longhofer and her
husband, Mike; and four great grandchildren, Brian, Elizabeth, Steven and Anna Marie of
Wichita, Kansas. Also surviving are two brothers, Clarence and wife Vivian of Ozark,
Bill and wife Carol of Kansas City; two sisters, Marjorie Tillman of Springfield, and
Marie Plank of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and a host of nephews and nieces. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ozark Presbyterian Church, Ozark, with Rev. Karla Endicott
officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be
today from 6 to 7 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts
may be made to Ozark Presbyterian Church, PO Box 328, Ozark, MO 65721 or
Community Hospices of America, 1405 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO 65804.
Springfield News-Leader, Mar 21, 2003. AND
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Vaughan, Samuel E. 1877 - 22 Mar 1960 CCR 31 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: son of James & Maria (Turner) Vaughan, according to mortuary record]
Funeral services for Samuel E. Vaughan, 82, of Springfield, who died Tuesday,
March 22, at St. John’s Hospital, were held Friday at 10 a.m. in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Graveside services were at 3 p.m.
Friday at the Iberia Cemetery with burial there. A resident of the Iberia community for
many years, Mr. Vaughan was a member of the First Christian Church at Ozark, where
his son, Rev. Wendell Vaughan, was a former pastor. He is survived by one son, Rev.
Wendell Vaughan of Dallas, Tex. and three daughters, Mrs. Fern Newhart and Mrs.
Rosalie Payne, both of Springfield and Mrs. Sara Capehart of Marshfield.
Vaughan, Virginia D. (Canard) 30 Jul 1915 - 19 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p10
[Note: Daughter of John S. & Belle (? ) Canard; married Granville A. Vaughan 5 Sep
1911 - 11 Mar 1981]

We would like to thank everyone for their love and kindness shown during the
loss of our loved one. Thanks for the food and beautiful flowers. Granville Vaughan,
Ken Vaughan and family.
AND
Vaughan, Virginia (Canard) 30 Jul 1915 - 19 Jul 1977 OH 28 Jul 1977 p12
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Virginia D. Vaughan, 61, Ozark were at 10:30 a.m.
Thursday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Jack Keebler officiating. Burial was in the
Vaughan Cemetery here. The family was in the funeral home form 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Mrs. Vaughan died at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short
illness, a funeral home spokesman said. She was a native of Ozark and had lived here
most of her life until moving to Kansas City in 1954. She returned to Ozark in 1973 and
was a member of the Christian Church here. Survivors include her husband, Granville A.;
a son, Kenneth B. of Omaha, Neb and four grandsons.
Vaughan, William Frank 19 Nov 1868 - 2 Apr 1950 CCR 6 Apr 1950
[Note: Son of William E. “Buck” & Emma E. (Chestnut) Vaughan; married Lona A.
Chapman 10 Apr 1872 - 6 Jul 1934]
William Frank Vaughan, 81, a well known Christian County farmer before his
retirement, died Monday in his home in Houston, Texas. A former resident of Ozark, Mr.
Vaughan was a son of William E. “Buck” and Emma E. Vaughan, prominent early day
settlers in Christian County. He is survived by a son, William Vaughan, superintendent
for Tide Water Oil Company in Houston, Texas; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Angwin of
Pittsburg, Kansas, Mrs. W.B. Burgess and Mrs. W.C. Tunnell of St. Petersburg, Florida;
a brother, Oscar Vaughan, of Arcadia, California, and two grandsons, William and Jack
Vaughan of Houston. Mr. Vaughan was a member of the Baptist Church in Ozark and of
Masonic Lodge No. 352 in Ozark. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in
the Ozark Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery with Masonic services at the grave. Pallbearers were F.A. Ledbetter, DeWitt
Leonard, Herbert Haley, Loyal Hanks, Clyde Hanks, Lynn Tunnel and John Ray.
Honorary pallbearers were Ward Rainey, Francis Wernet, William Taylor, Ed Peebles,
Bud Harper, J.B. Anderson, Joe Howard, and Joe Crain.
Vaughan, Winfield Scott 1835 - Jun 1926
W. S. Vaughan and whose home was at Spokane, died at the county farm at 3:00
p.m. Saturday, June 12, 1926, aged 80 years. The body was prepared for burial and taken
to Spokane by undertaker, T.B. Chaffin, where funeral services were held Tuesday with
burial in the Spokane Cemetery. Christian County Newspaper June 18, 1926 Contributed
by Amy Wickwire.
Vaughn, Arch 1 Feb 1895 - 20 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p9
[Note: married Minnie]
ROGERSVILLE - Arch Vaughn, 81, a longtime resident of this area, died at
11:25 p.m. Thursday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after an eight-month illness.
Mr. Vaughn was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Minnie and two sisters,
Mrs. Laura Davis, Shreveport, La. and Mrs. Elizabeth Ramsey, Rogersville. Services will

be at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Marsh Funeral Home here with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin
officiating. Burial will be in Springfield National Cemetery.
Vaughn, Dorothy Abbit "Nannie" (Owens) 29 Oct 1926 - 28 Aug 2003 CCH-N 3
Sep 2003 & CCH-N 10 Sep 2003
[Note: married 1943 L. Neal Vaughn 23 Sep 1916 - 27 Apr 1999]
Dorothy Abbit "Nannie" Vaughn, 76, Nixa, died Aug. 28, 2003, in her home. She
was born Oct. 29, 1926, in Portsmouth, Va. Vaughn was a homemaker and a gardener.
She enjoyed working in her flower garden as well as feeding and watching the birds in
the yard. She loved her family and the time she spent with them. She was baptized into
the Church of the Harvest and had recently been attending New Life Church.
Vaughn was married in 1943 to L. Neal Vaughn, who preceded her in death in
1999. She was also preceded in death by a son, Matthew Kenneth, on Feb. 1, 2003, and
four sisters. Survivors include four children, Neal M. Vaughn and wife Sharon, Steelville,
Patty Carson and husband Bob, Nixa, Michael Vaughn and wife Carolyn, Las Vegas,
Nev., and Myra Krumick, Las Vegas, Nev.; six grandchildren, Clay Vaughn, Myra
Vermillion, Michael Spradling, Melody Longo, Patrick Vaughn and Shannon Krumick;
nine great-grandchildren, Blake, Jake and Dex Vaughn, Nicole Lancaster, Jennifer
Montgomery, Jessie Longo, Brande and Courtney Spradling and Savannah Vaughn; a
great-great-granddaughter, Hope Montgomery; a sister, Anna Radford, Portsmouth, Va.;
nieces; nephews; and many friends. Services were held at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 2 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastors Cal Swenson and James Griffin officiating. Burial was
in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
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Vaughn, Fern 15 Mar 1924 - 12 Apr 1988 OH 21 Apr 1988
[Note: married Harold Vaughn]
Fern Vaughn, 64, of Springfield, died at 4:15 p.m. April 12 in her home. Services
for Mrs. Vaughn were held Saturday in the Carter Funeral Home, Thayer, with the Rev.
Steve Matthews officiating. Burial was in Thayer Cemetery. A native of Mammoth
Springs, Arkansas, Mrs. Vaughn had lived in Springfield for the past 20 years. She was a
member of the South Haven Baptist Church. Her survivors include her husband, Harold;
a son, Jackie Dean, Springfield; four daughters, Sharon Owens, Linnea Boyer, and
Brenda Vaughn, all of Springfield, and Pat Freeman, Nixa; a stepson, Terry Trulson,
Pasco, Washington; two sisters, Ilean Harber, Springfield, and Lena Webb, Manteno,
Illinois, and 15 grandchildren.
Vaughn, James R. 1934 - 6 Jan 1988 OH 14 Jan 1988
[Note: married Leah R.]
James R. Vaughn, 53, of Nixa, died Jan. 6 in his home. Services for Mr. Vaughn
were held Jan. 8 at the Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with the Revs.
Wilbur and Donnie Blansit officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Mr.
Vaughn was the head of the drafting department at Draughon Business College at the
time of his death. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He is survived by his
wife, Leah R., of the home; one son, James Richard, of the home; two stepsons, David
and Gregory Gibson, of the state of Maine; two stepdaughters, Denise Starks, of the

home, and Darlene Lilly, of New Mexico; three brothers Richard, of Springfield, Bobby,
of Casper, Wyoming, and Harold, of Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Patricia Comstock, of
Strafford; and seven grandchildren.
Vaughn, John E. 12 Dec 1917 - 1 Aug 2001 CCH-N 5 Sep 2001
[Note: married Stasia]
John E. Vaughn from Bruner, passed away Aug. 1 in Sacramento, Calif. He is
survived by his wife of 60 years, Stasia Vaughn, 3 sisters Nancy Carr and Ruth Rooney
of Rockin, Calif., and Hester Rinck of Ozark., and four generations of nieces and
nephews. Preceded in death by his parents William Thomas and Stella Mae Vaughn and
one brother Jessie Vaughn. Retired from Bercut Richards/Bordens Canning Co. John was
a member of the Teamsters Union and a lifetime member of the National Rifles
Association. Funeral service were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sacramento.
Missouri relatives attending the funeral were Jack and Rita McHaffin and family of
Marshfield; Wilda Lawson, of Ozark; Marjorie Williams of Cedarcreek; Faye and Gary
Jenks and family from Ozark, and Jerri and Joe Mehl of Billings.
Vaughn, L. Neal "Pop" 23 Sep 1916 - 27 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Son of Levega & Lena Vaughn; married Dorothy Abbit “Nannie” Owens 29 Oct
1926 - 28 Aug 2003]
Neal "Pop" Vaughn, age 82, of Nixa, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. he was born September 23, 1916 in Kansas City,
Missouri and was the son of Levega and Lena Vaughn. He served his country in the U.S.
Army during the World War II and in 1943 he married Dorothy Owens. Mr. Vaughn was
a member of Church of the Harvest in Springfield, and a 32nd Degree Mason. Survivors
include: his wife, Dorothy; five children, Neal M. Vaughn and his wife, Sharon,
Steelville; Kenny Vaughn and his wife, Karen, Rolla, Patty Carson and her husband, Bob,
Nixa, Michael Vaughn and his wife, Carolyn, and Myra Krumick, all of Las Vegas,
Nevada; six grandchildren, Clay Vaughn, Myra Lancaster, Michael Spradling, Melody
Longo, Patrick Vaughn, and Shannon Krumick; and eight grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by a sister, Neva Hell Chiles. A funeral service was held at 2 p.m.
Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Arlie Dorman officiating. Visitation
was from 1 p.m. Friday until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to
Church of the Harvest, 5420 N. State Hwy H, Springfield, MO 65803.
Vaughn, Leslie Harold 23 Jul 1926 - 24 Apr 2005 SN-L 26 Apr 2005
[Note: married 15 Sep 1951 Nina Fern Kester]
Leslie Harold Vaughn, age 78, of Nixa, passed away from complications of a
massive stroke Sunday, April 24, 2005, in the James River Care Center. He was born July
23, 1926, in Salem, Ark. He was a World War II Army veteran, a retired truck driver, and
currently employed at 160 Grand Prix. He was an avid fisherman, sportsman, and
NASCAR fan. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Harold was united in marriage
on Sept. 15, 1951, to Nina Fern Kester. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Fern;
son, Randy; his parents; and one grandson. He is survived by sons, Terry Trulson and
wife, Launa, Washington state, and Jack Vaughn, Springfield; daughters, Sharon Owens,
Springfield, Linnea Boyer and husband, Howard, Belton, Brenda Vaughn, Tulsa, Okla.,

and Pat and Mike Freeman, Nixa; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother,
Roscoe Vaughn, Mammoth Springs, Ark.; sister-in-law, Ilean Harber, Springfield; and a
host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday,
April 27, 2005, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Mo. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South.
Vaughn, Rene 1958 - 19 Apr 2005 SN-L 21 Apr 2005 & SN-L 22 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Raymond & (?) Roberts Vaughn; married 1987 Kathy Nobles]
Rene Vaughn, a loving husband and father, peacefully passed away Tuesday,
April 19, 2005, at the age of 46 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rene and Kathy
(Nobles) were married 17 years and had two daughters, Rena and Resa, and one stepdaughter, Cori Hammonds. He grew up on a farm in Ozark, Mo., and graduated from
high school in 1977. He worked for Paul Mueller company for 18 years as a welder. Rene
founded Heavens Helpers Inc. (a non-profit charitable organization) where clothing,
furniture, and miscellaneous items were given freely to anyone with a need regardless of
income. He was a member of Central Assembly of God in Springfield. He was a van
driver, an usher, and Rene was involved in honorbound. One of his favorite things to do
was to watch movies with his family whether at the theater or at home. Some of his
fondest memories were going on vacation to Texas with his dad; his last family vacation
to Memphis, Tenn.; floating in a boat on our pond; working on the living Christmas tree
at High Street Baptist Church; bible studies with Jerry and Kristen Donovan; delivering
toys to Boyd Elementary School as Santa Claus; and delivering donations, from Heavens
Helpers Inc., to a girl scout troop. As a young adult Rene enjoyed playing in his tree
house on the farm, and being with Charlotte, his cousin. Rene is survived by his wife,
Kathy; their two daughters, Rena, 16, and Resa, 12; and step-daughter, Cori Hammonds,
22; his parents, Raymond and wife, Pat, Roberta Vaughn; two brothers, Randy and wife,
Brenda, Rudy and wife, Sharon; his father and mother-in-law, Dean and Karolyn
Schoolcraft; two nieces; and four nephews. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
April 23, 2005, in Central Assembly of God with Pastor Hubert Morris officiating under
the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut. Visitation will be at
1:00 p.m. Saturday April, 23, 2005. All memorial contributions may be made to BBFI,
P.O. Box 802757, Kansas City, MO 64180, donor #89740 (Jerry and Kristen Donovan,
Missionaries to China). The family wants to thank Dr. Galen Hasler for always being
there and being a friend, Gary and Connie Miller for their mentoring, Rudy and Loretta
Doric for being our best friends. Special thanks go to all of the prayer warriors.
Vaughn, Richard 21 Apr 1912 - 2 Nov 1979 OH 8 Nov 1979 p11
[Note: married Jewell]
Services for Richard Vaughn, 67, Rt. 1, Strafford, father of James Vaughn, Nixa,
were held Monday in the Klingner Chapel. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr.
Vaughn is also survived by his wife, Jewell. He died last Friday at Cox Medical Center
after an illness of 20 years.
Veach, Marsha Lynn (Farthing) 3 Jan 1956 - 27 Jun 2003
[Note: Daughter of Rex & Nadine Farthing; married 20 Jul 1974 Jerry Veach]

Marsha Lynn Veach, age 47, of Springfield, was born January 3, 1956, and passed
away June 27, 2003 in her home. She was united in marriage on July 20, 1974 to Jerry
Veach. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; a son, Nathan Veach of St. Louis; a
daughter, Nicole Veach of Springfield; her parents, Rex and Nadine Farthing, Ozark; a
sister, Karen Carmichael of Nixa; a brother, Kevin Farthing of Ozark; her paternal
grandmother, Erma Steele; her mother-in-law, Margaret Veach; a sister-in-law, Patricia
Andrews, both of Springfield; and two brothers-in-law, Bill Veach, Springfield, and
Eddie Veach, India. A graveside funeral will be at 3 p.m. today in Richwood Cemetery,
near Fremont Road, with Tom Allen officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Springfield News-Leader, June 29, 2003.
Venable, Bertha Jane (Barks) 10 Aug 1920 - 26 Apr 1996 CCH-N 1 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Delaney E. (Godwin) Barks; married 26 Jul 1942 Adrian
Venable]
Bertha Jane Venable, 75, Nixa, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Friday, April 26, in St.
Johns Regional Health Care Center in Springfield. Bertha was born August 10, 1920 in
Poynor, the daughter of James M. and Delaney E. Godwin Barks. She was married to
Adrian Venable on July 26, 1942 in Poynor. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church, Nixa She was a retired elementary teacher having taught 28 years in the
Springfield school district. Her hobbies were reading, quilting, fishing and gardening but
her greatest love was her years of teaching. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include two daughters, Judy Indermuehle, Sugar Land Texas and Tammie
Knight, Nixa; one brother, Robert Barks, Doniphan, one sister, Evelyn Wilburn, St.
Charles and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday in
the First Baptist Church, Poynor with the Reverend Randy Whiteside officiating. Local
arrangements were under the direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Venable, Wilbur Loren 21 Dec 1915 - 11 Nov 2004 SN-L 12 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Elmer L. & Elberta (Hoefgen) Venable; married 14 Jun 1939 Elizabeth
Gwin]
Wilbur Loren Venable, age 88, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Thursday morning,
Nov. 11, 2004. He was born Dec. 21, 1915, to Elmer L. and Elberta (Hoefgen) Venable,
west of Atlanta, Kan. He was married to Elizabeth Gwin on June 14, 1939. He is survived
by his wife, Elizabeth, of the home; three children, Patricia Reichert and husband Frank,
Blue Springs, Mo., Harold Venable and wife Diane, Spring Valley, Calif., and Loren
Venable and wife Dorothy, Ozark, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; and a number of other relatives and friends. A memorial
service will be held Friday, Nov. 12, at 2:30 p.m. at Cassidy United Methodist Church,
Ozark, Mo. Arrangements are under direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu
of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to the Cassidy
United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Venter, Rosalie B. (Fields) 19 Jul 1933 - 31 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married Ernest R. Venter]
Rosalie B. Venter, 55, of Rogersville, died at 11:12 pm Sunday at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Venter were held at 10:30 am Wednesday in

the Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with the Rev. Bill Rogers officiating.
Graveside services followed at Love Mound Cemetery, near Ed Dorado Springs. A native
of Cedar County Mrs. Venter had lived in the Rogersville area for the past 22 years. She
was a member of the High Street Baptist Church. Her survivors include her husband,
Ernest R.; a brother, Forest C. Fields, El Dorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be
made to the American Cancer Society.
Venzlaff, Herman A. 19 Jan 1886 - 10 Mar 1969 CCR 13 Mar 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Carl A. & Bertha Marie Augusta (Verch) Venzlaff]
Herman A. Venzlaff, 83, of Billings, died at 7 a.m. Monday in his home after
being in ill health for some time. He was a retired farmer and a member of the United
Church of Christ in Billings. Survivors include two brothers, William F. of Billings and
Henry of Cheboygan, Wis. and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Freedman and Mrs. Wilhelmenia
Rickett, both of Billings. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the United Church of
Christ in Billings with the Rev. Forrest Brown officiating, Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Billings.
Venzlaff, Wilferd Edward 22 Jun 1920 - 7 Nov 2004
SN-L 9 Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Gus & Betty Venzlaff; married 7 Jun 1951 Nellie Joe Toynton]
Wilferd Edward Venzlaff, age 84, Springfield, Missouri, passed away on Sunday,
November 7, 2004, at his home, surrounded by members of his loving family. Wilferd
was born June 22, 1920, on a farm near Billings, Missouri, to Gus and Betty Venzlaff. He
was a veteran of World War II, 35th Infantry Division, where he attained the rank of
S.Sgt. He served under Gen. George Patton and made the Omaha Beach landing on D
Day 1. Upon returning from the war Wilferd married the former Nellie Joe Toynton on
June 7, 1951. They spent 36 years in Carthage, Missouri, where they owned and operated
the Artcraft Print Shop. After retiring they moved to the current home west of
Springfield. His favorite hobbies were fishing and hunting with his brother in-law, Larry
Letterman. Wilferd was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 53
years, Nellie Joe; two sisters, Lena Dunning, Aurora, and Hazel Letterman, Lee's
Summit; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Graveside memorial services will
be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, 2004, in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery
with Chaplain Paul Stanek officiating, and military honors by the Veteran's Memorial
Team. Visitation will be held Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Meadors Funeral
Homes, Billings. The family requests memorials may be made to Community Hospices
of America Foundation, Inc., 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804.
Verch, Audie Jane (Gold) 2 Jul 1901 - 30 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Thomas & Rhoda Evelyn (Rhea) Gold; married John J.
Verch 19 Nov 1889 - 19 Nov 1979]
Mrs. Aude Jane Verch, 67, Route 1, Billings, died Tuesday afternoon at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Verch was a member of United Church of Christ, Billings,
She is survived by her husband, John; one son, Eugene, Billings; four brothers, Cecil and
Lynn Gold, both of Tulsa, Okla, Otis Gold, Sand Springs, Okla, Elmer Gold, Hurley; two
grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by
Cantrell of Billings.

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Verch, Audie Jane (Gold) 2 Jul 1901 - 30 Jul 1968 CCR 8 Aug 1968 p8
Funeral for Mrs. Audie Jane Verch, 67, of Route 1, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Friday, August 2, in the United Church of Christ in Billings with the Rev. Hank Liebeck
officiating. Burial was in Evangelical Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Verch, John J. 19 Nov 1889 - 19 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Son of Herman G. & Annie (Utritz) Verch; married Audie Jane Gold 2 Jul 1901 30 Jul 1968]
Services for John Verch, 90, Billings were held Wednesday in St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church with the Rev. Carl Helle officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s
Cemetery. Mr. Verch died Monday in the Aurora Community Hospital after a long
illness. He was a farmer and a veteran of World War I. He was a member of St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church. Survivors include a son, Eugene, Billings; a sister, Mrs. Mary
Young,. Springfield; two grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Verch, William Carl 1871 - 14 Jan 1955 CCR 20 Jan 1955 p1
Funeral services for William Carl Verch, 83, a native of Hankingdorg Marks
Friedland, Germany, who died January 14, following a long illness were held Sunday
afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel there, with Rev. Harry O. Hein, assisted by Rev.
Richard Gandy officiating. Burial was in St. Peters Evangelical Cemetery at Billings,
under direction of Harris. He came to America in 1888 and settled in the Billings
community where he spent most of his life. He was a longtime member of St. Peters
Evangelical congregation in Billings. Survivors include a nephew, William F. Verch of
the home, 19 other nieces and nephews and many friends.
Verch, William F. 15 Dec 1901 - 25 Jul 1961 CCR 27 Jul 1961 p5
[Note; Married Susie E. Hagen]
Services for William F. Verch who died early Tuesday at his home in Billings
after a lingering illness, were at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Billings with the Rev.
Robert Baker officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery in Billings. A
lifelong resident of the Billings community, he served as city marshall 7 1/2 years and
was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Billings Baptist church. He is survived
by his wife, Susie, a brother, John Verch of Billings; a sister, Mrs. Mary Pendergrass, 715
North Glenn, Springfield, a stepson, Earl Brown of Raytown and one step grandchild.
Verfurth, August “Gus” G. 29 Mar 1908 - 17 Oct 1979 OH 25 Oct 1979 p11
[Note: Son of August & Lena Verfurth]
A funeral mass for Gus G. Verfurth, 71, Springfield, brother of Gene Verfurth,
Nixa, was held Oct. 19 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Billings. Mr. Verfurth was dead
on arrival Oct. 17 at St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery.
Verfurth, Henry J. 28 Feb 1900 - 2 Feb 1973 OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
[Note: Son of August & Lena M. (?) Verfurth; married Mary Lee Yoachum 21 Nov
1900 - 29 Aug 1982]

Billings - Henry J. Verfurth, 72, a lifelong resident of Billings died at his home
after an apparent heart attack. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Billings. Mr. Verfurth was the owner of the Verfurth Hardware in Billings, the Knights of
Columbus of Springfield and St. Vincent De Paul. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee;
three sons, Robert of Howard, Calif., William of Billings, Patrick of Roy, Utah; two
daughters, Mrs. Virginia Lee Reichert of Brunswick and Mrs. Mary Ellen Hillhouse of
Normal, Ill.; three brothers, Ted of Billings, Gene of Des Moines, Iowa, and Gus of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Theresa Schatz, of Billings and Mrs. Marie Swift of
Billings, and 18 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Verfurth, Robert H. 1928 - 3 Mar 1974 OH 7 Mar 1974 pB-1
[Note: Son of Henry J. & Mary Lee (Yoachum) Verfurth; married Marine]
Billings - Funeral services for a former longtime Billings resident, Robert H.
Verfurth, 45, will be Friday in Hayward, Calif. Mr. Verfurth, of Hayward, was killed in
an auto accident in the Los Angeles area early Sunday morning. He moved to California
about 20 years ago. Survivors are a wife, Marine; two daughters, Laura and Lisa, both of
Hayward; a son, Patrick of Hayward; a step-daughter, Christy of Hayward; three stepsons, Bob, Dick and Ron of Hayward; his mother, Mrs. Lee Verfurth of Billings; two
brothers, Bill of Billings and Pat of Salt Lake City, Utah and two sisters, Mrs. Mary
Hillhouse, Bloomington, Ill. and Mrs. Virginia Reichert of Brunswick.
Vermule, Albert R. 21 Nov 1912 - 25 Apr 1991 NN-E 2 May 1991
[Note: Son of Peter Jacob & Bertha (Duffner) Vermule; married Josephine L. Baum 19
Nov 1911 - 9 Apr 1993]
Albert R. Vermule, 78, Billings, died at 10:13 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 1991, in
St. John's Regional Health Center Emergency Room, Springfield, of an apparent heart
attack. He was a farmer and a retired employee of Ramey's Supermarket. He was also a
member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife, Josephine; a son,
Jerry Vermule, Billings; a daughter, Doris Schmidt, Billings; three brothers, Herman,
Billings, John, Springfield, and Jacob, Republic; and four grandchildren. Funeral Mass
was Friday in St. Joseph's Church with the Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in
St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home.
Vermule, Bertha (Duffner) 22 Dec 1879 - 23 Apr 1962 CCR 26 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: married Peter Jacob Vermule 14 Dec 1861 - 20 Oct 1930]
BILLINGS - Mrs. Bertha Vermule, 82, of BIllings, Died Monday night at St.
John’s Hospital in Springfield. She was born in Germany and came to Missouri at the age
of nine months. Mrs. Vermule had lived in Billings 42 years. She was a member of the
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Billings and the St. Joseph’s Altar Society. Rosary
services were at 8 p.m. at the Harris Chapel in Billings with funeral mass at 9:30 a.m.
Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church with the Rev. William Connell officiating. Burial will be
in the church cemetery under direction of Harris. Survivors include four sons, Jacob of
Verona, Herman, John and Albert, all of Billings; a brother, Albert Duffner, Buffalo; two
sisters, Mrs. Anna Derzog, Red Top and Mrs. Rosa Sowers, Aransas Pass, Tex. and two
grandchildren.

Vermule, John A. 23 Sep 1908 - 7 Jan 1992 NN-E 16 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Peter Jacob & Bertha (Duffner) Vermule]
John A. Vermule, Billings, died at 7:35 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1992 in Mercy
Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. A retired farmer, he was a member of St. Joseph's
Men's Club, and Knight of Columbus, Springfield Council. He is survived by two
brothers, Jacob A., Verona, and Herman, Billings; and nieces and nephews. Services
were Friday in St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Monsignor John J. Rynish officiating.
Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home. The
family requests contributions to the stained glass repair fund at the church.
Vernatti, Esther (Bonds) 4 Sept 1913 - 23 Jan 2003
[Note: married William James Vernatti]
Esther Vernatti, 89, Ozark, died Jan. 23, 2003, in St. John's Regional Health
Center. She was born Sept. 4, 1913, in Miami, Okla. Before retirement, she was a
bookkeeper for Ozark Gas and Appliance. She served as past regent for the D.A.R.,
Branson Chapter, was active in the Ozark Chapter No. 98 O.E.S., was a member of the
Jamestown Society and the Ozark V.F.W. Auxiliary. She had a special interest in
genealogy. Her husband, William James Vernatti preceded her in death, as well as a
daughter, Priscilla George, and two brothers, R.Q. Bonds, and Wilbur Bonds. Survivors
include son Rex Vernatti and wife Janet, Ozark; a son-in-law, Chris George and wife
Esther; seven grandchildren, Leanne Miller, Ken Vernatti, Marc George, Brad Vernatti,
Julie Vernatti, Tim Vernatti, and Matt Vernatti; eight great-grandchildren; and two
nephews, Don and Delbert Bonds, Washington State.
Vertz, John W., Rev. 3 Mar 1903 - 15 Jul 1974 OH 18 Jul 1974 p7
[Note: married Myrtle]
NIXA - Funeral services for the Rev. John W. Vertz, 71, of Rt. 2, Nixa, was at 10
a.m. Wednesday in the St. Paul United Methodist Church with Dr. Robert Arbaugh
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction of Klingners. Mr. Vertz
died at 1:15 a.m. Monday in his home following an illness of one year. Mr. Vertz was
pastor of several Springfield churches, including Dale Street Methodist, Broadway
Methodist and Schweitzer Memorial Methodist Church for the past three years and was a
member there at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle; one son, R. John of
2052 Ventura; one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Nicholson of 831 East Loren; one brother,
Dixon of the state of Washington; five sisters, Mrs. Zelda Dawson of Pittsburg, Kan.,
Mrs. Ethel Gordon of Herford, Colo., Mrs. Edith Chedsey of Walden, Colo., Mrs. Ruth
Elrey of the state of California and Mrs. Inez Brittain of the state of Wyoming and seven
grandchildren.
Vest, Daniel Webster "Webb" 9 Jul 1918 - 30 Apr 2000 CCH-N 3 May 2000
[Note: Son of Benjamin Franklin & Esthel Ada (England) Vest; married Nora Zuba
Davis 23 Jul 1918 - 25 Aug 1993]
Daniel Webster "Webb" Vest passed away Sunday, April 30, 2000 in his home.
He was born July 9, 1918 in Peter Pender, Arkansas and was the son of Benjamin
Franklin Vest and Esthel Ada (England) Vest. Mr. Vest was a retired Teamster's Union

truck driver. Survivors include: five children, Ralph Vest and his wife Lynn, Diana
Taylor, Brenda Mitchell, and Binnie Branson and her husband Cliff, all of Ozark, and
John Vest, Seattle, Washington; eight grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Zuba Davis Vest; a son-in-law, Don Taylor; two brothers;
and two sisters. Funeral services were 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Jerry Humble officiating. Burial was in Martin Cemetery, south of
Highlandville.
Vest, Nora Zuba (Davis) 23 Jul 1918 - 25 Aug 1993 OH 1 Sep 1993
[Note: Daughter of Johnnie & Anna (Pritchard) Davis; married Daniel Webster “Webb”
Davis 9 Jul 1918 - 30 Apr 2000]
Nora Zuba (Davis) Vest, 75, Ozark, died Aug. 25, 1993 at 4:10 p.m., in Cox
Medical Center South following a long illness. She was born July 23, 1918 in Abesville,
in Stone County, the daughter of Johnnie Davis and Anna Pritchard Davis. She was
united in marriage to D.W. (Webb) Vest, November 1938. She was a cosmetologist with
shops in Rockaway Beach, Spokane and the home. Survivors include her husband of 55
years, Webb Vest; three daughters, Diana, and her husband, Don Taylor, Brenda Mitchell
and Binnie Vest; two sons, Ralph, and his wife Lynn Vest, and Mike Vest, all of Ozark;
eight grandchildren, Kim Bell, John Vest, Quintin Taylor, Leah Taylor, Patti Maness,
Zuba Melton, Dan Mitchell and Lisa Vest; five great-grandchildren, Gavin and Quid
Taylor, Zac Melton, Jerry Dan Mitchell and Nichole Brown. Services were held Sunday,
Aug. 29, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Phipps
officiating. Burial followed in the Martin Cemetery.
Vickers, Charles S. "Vic" 24 Apr 1937 - 29 Nov 2004 CCH-N 24 Nov 2004
[Note: Charles S. & Delia (Beaulieu) Vickers, Jr.; married 1982 Sharon Woolery]
Charles S. "Vic" Vickers, 67, Springfield, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, in Cox
Medical Center, South. Vic was born April 24, 1937, in Farmington, N.H., to Charles S.
Vickers, Jr. and Delia Beaulieu Vickers. He graduated from Farmington High School and
joined the U.S. Air Force, serving as an air traffic controller in Biloxi, Miss.; Morocco,
Africa; and Wichita, Kan. Prior to his retirement two years ago, he was the owner and
operator of As You Like It Catering in Springfield, where he delighted in the preparation,
presentation and service of his creations to his customers. He made many long-lasting
friendships with his clients and associates and valued their respect. Vic was a member of
the food service industry in the Springfield area for at least 28 years. After retirement,
when the weather was nice, Vic was ready to play golf or go fishing. He was preceded in
death by his father, Charles Vickers, Jr. and father-in-law, Walter Woolery. He is
survived by his wife of 22 years, Sharon, his mother, Delia Vickers, Farmington, N.H.,
and his mother-in-law, Orlena Woolery; Rogersville. Also surviving are daughters, Kelly
Ann Vickers, Dallas, Texas; Jami Flanigan and husband Jeff, Sachse, Texas; Kimberly
Borders and husband Rob, Yorktown, Va; Ruth Pratt and husband Don, Englewood, Fla.;
brother, Kerry Vickers, Charleston, S.C.; sisters-in-law, Janice Pitts, Springfield and
Kathy Seaver, Farmington, N.H. Last, but not least, he leaves the "lights of his life", his
five grandchildren whom he adored: Maci, Lilli and Jack Flanigan and Katy and Evan
Borders. He is also survived by a special aunt, Dolly French, Laconia, N.H., and a host of
nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grand-nephews and cousins. Funeral services were

held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Fr. Fergus
Monaghan officiating. Visitation was between the hours of 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. just prior
to services. Burial will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to
express their heartfelt appreciation for the loving and compassionate care given to Vic
and family members by the nurses and staff of Cox Medical Center South during the final
days of his life. Memorial contributions may be made to Coalition for Pulmonary
Fibrosis; 1685 Branham Lane, Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95118, or www
coalitionforpf.org.
Vidan, Charles 5 Mar 1915 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Petrovic, Lyllana 1925 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Woodall, Homer 15 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
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Woodall, Mabel 14 Apr 1898 - 15 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
U.S. 65 Auto Crashed Continue the Carnage
Most recent in the series of auto accident on U.S. 65 eight miles north, have left
four persons dead and five others with serious injury. Four were killed instantly at 11:50
a.m. Tuesday in a head-on collusion near the railroad crossing a half mile north of the 6514 junction. Dead at the scene were Homer Woodall, 70, North Little Rock, Ark.; his
wife, Mable, 79, Charles Vidan, 50, of Granite City, Ill, and Lyllana Petrovic, 45 of Paris,
France. Still in “fair” condition Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital is Mrs. Mildena
Vidan, 49 of Granite City while her son, Michael, 14, remains in “critical” condition.
Miss Carla Mueller, 14, granddaughter of the Woodall couple is in satisfactory condition.
The tragedy occurred in a straightaway portion of the highway when Woodall,
northbound, pulled into the opposite lane to pass and the opposite lane to pass and struck
the Vidan auto headon.
Vieth, Pearl (?) Medler 1922 - 22 Oct 2004 SN-L 27 Oct 2004
Pearl Medler Vieth, age 82, passed away October 22, 2004, at 11 p.m. at the
Baptist Home in Ozark, Missouri. She was the mother of Karen Medler Putnam of
O'Fallon, Missouri, and Vicci Medler Sweeney of Springfield, Missouri; grandmother of
Scott, Leah, Robin and Jami; and great-grandmother of Dray, Dakota, Meghan, Amelia,
Tori, Emily and Graeme. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and two
brothers. There will be a memorial service Sunday, October 31, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the
Baptist Home, 1625 W. Garton Rd., Ozark, Missouri.
Published 10/27/04
Vigneaux, Eugene Joseph 25 Jan 1922 – 6 Nov 1991 NN-E 14 Nov 1991
Eugene Joseph Vigneaux, 69, Springfield, died at 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6,
1991 in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born Jan. 25, 1922 in Rudyard, Mich.,
to Alfred and Genevieve La Gault Vigneaux. On Nov. 25, 1945 he married Betty
Wilkinson in Monett. He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church where he
served as trustee and was a member of the Men's Club. He was a Frisco Railroad
electrician who retired in 1982 after 33 years and was a member of the IBEW Local No.

778. Survivors include his wife, Betty; four sons, Edwin Vigneaux, Hurst, Texas, Gerald
and Terry Vigneaux, both of Nixa, and Randall Vigneaux, Joplin; two daughters, Jean
Halbrook and Joan Manes, both of Nixa; three brothers, Wilferd Vigneaux, Grayling,
Mich. Homer Vigneaux, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Richard Vigneaux, Albany, N.Y.; four
sisters, Alice Huth, Angola, Ind., Rose Alma Helmcamp, Avila, Ind., Augustina
Troubley, Albion, Ind., and Mary Jane Biddle, Louisville Ky.; 15 grandchildren; two
step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Services were held Saturday in AyreGoodwin-Lee Chapel at Rivermonte with the Revs. Ray Willis and Jim Downing Sr.
officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may
be made to Broadway United Methodist Church.
Viles, George Dewey 27 Oct 1898 - 24 Mar 1977 OH 31 Mar 1977 p4
[Note: Son of William Sanders & Nancy Jane (Jackson) Viles; married Mae Brown;
married Alma]
OZARK - Services for Dewey Viles, 78, of Garfield, Kan, were at 3:30 p.m. in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery. Mr. Viles, a former Taney County resident, died Thursday afternoon at St.
Joseph Hospital at Larned, Kan. of natural causes. He is survived by his wife Alma; two
sons, Lloyd of Grapevine, Tex. and Chester of Wichita, Kan.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty
Zelfer of Colby, Kan.; five sisters, Mrs.. Lunda Roberts of Springfield, Mrs. Luvenia
Roberts of Spokane, Mrs. Nellie Thies of Ozark, Mrs. Florence Jackson of Springfield
and Mrs. Gladys Curtoise of Springfield, 19 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Vincent, Gertrude Evelyn (Hack) 12 Jun 1925 - 21 Jun 2003
[Note: Daughter of George Washington & Tennessee (Mudd) Hack; married 1939
Desmond Vincent]
Gertrude Evelyn Vincent, 78, Hollister, died June 21, 2003, in Point Lookout
Village Health Care Center. She was born June 12, 1925, in rural Grayson County,
Kentucky, the daughter of George Washington and Tennessee Mudd Hack. She married
Desmond Vincent in 1939. To this union were born four children: Damon Vincent,
Ozark, Eugene Vincent Louisville, Ky., a daughter, Anna Rose, who died in infancy, and
son, Donald Ray, who was stillborn. Vincent was a devoted wife and loving mother. She
was baptized into Christ in 1970 and worshiped faithfully until a stroke paralyzed her in
1991. She used her talent as a seamstress to sew quilts for her family and friends.
Survivors include four brothers, Claude, Rockport, Ind., Ray, Litchfield, Ky., Russell,
Chrisney, Ind., and Aubrey, Owensboro, Ky.; two sisters: Mae Woodruff, Wimauma,
Fla., and Fay Cozine, Arena, Wis.; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a
host of friends. Her husband, Desmond Ishel Vincent, and a sister, Juanita, preceded her
in death. Services were held June 24, 2003, in Selmore Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial donations may be given to
Bikkavolu Bible School or Bikkavolu Children's Home, c/o 2201 S. 12th Ave, Ozark,
65721
Vincent, Lowell 1 Nov 1911 - 1 Jan 1988 OH 7 Jan 1988
[Note: married Jewell]

Lowell Vincent; 76, Bolivar, died at 12:37 a.m. Friday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Spring field, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Vincent were held
Monday at Pitts Funeral Chapel with Dr. Ray Leninger officiating. Burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Vincent was born Nov. 1, 1911, in Polk County near
Goodson, and lived most of his life in Bolivar. A retired businessman, he was a former
partner in Brasher and Vincent Excavation and Lime Quarry. He was a member of the
Bolivar First Baptist Church and a life member of the Optimist International Club. His
survivors include his wife of 53 years, Jewell; a daughter, Carole Hutcheson, Ozark; a
son, David, Greenbelt, Maryland; a granddaughter, Holly Hutcheson, Columbia; two
brothers, Deral Vincent, Springfield, and Arlo, Windsor; and several nieces and nephews.
Vincent, Michael Paul 10 Oct 1978 - 26 Oct 2002
Michael Paul Vincent, age 24, of Branson, Mo., died Saturday morning, October
26, 2002 in Branson from injuries sustained in a one car accident on East Highway 76 in
Branson. He was born on October 10, 1978 in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., the son of AnaLisa Traulsen and Philip Ray Vincent. He was a manager of a Taco Bell in Branson at the
time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Maranda Lee Jones Vincent, of the home;
his mother, AnaLisa Traulsen of Springfield, Mo.; his father, Philip Ray Vincent, of
Brandy Wine, Md.; three brothers, Stephen Globke of Fayetteville, Ark., Jonathan
Globke of Goldsboro, N.C., and Nathan Globke of Springfield, Mo.; his maternal
grandmother, Sandra Wilgus of Phoenix, Ariz.; and paternal grandparents, Bob and Alisa
Vincent of Florida. Funeral services will at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2002 in
Greenlawn Funeral Home in Branson, with burial in Eisenhour Cemetery, near Reeds
Spring. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, October 29, 2002.
Vincent, Waneta Elizabeth 13 Jun 1918 - Jul 2003 SN-L 21 Jul 2003
Services for Mrs. Waneta Elizabeth Vincent, age 86, of Ozark, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in Berean Baptist Church, Hutchinson, Kan., with burial to follow in PenwellGabel Memorial Park Cemetery.
Vineyard, Arva Lee (Bales) 16 Jul 1901 - 3 Feb 1999 CCH-N 17 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of H. S. & Lula (Clanton) Bales; married John Vineyard 5 May 1901 14 Feb 1994 ]
Arva Lee Vineyard, age 97, of Manhattan, died February 3, at Stoneybrook
Retirement Community in Manhattan. She was born July 16, 1901, in Pullman,
Washington, the daughter of H. S. and Lula (Clanton) Bales: She lived for many years in
Independence and moved to Ozark in the early 1970's. She moved to Manhattan in 1987.
Mrs. Vineyard earned her bachelors in English and masters in Spanish from the
University of Missouri in Columbia. While studying for her masters she spent some time
at the University of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico. She taught English for several years
in Lima, Peru, before her marriage. Mrs. Vineyard was a member of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. She was very active with genealogical and historical societies. She
performed genealogical work for others over the years. She was married to John
Vineyard in Neosho. Mr. Vineyard preceded her in death on February 14, 1994. She was
also preceded in death by her sister, Kittie James. Survivors include one daughter, Fran

Trujillo, and her husband David, of Tacoma, Washington; and two grandchildren, Sarah
Parmley of Colorado Springs, CO., and Scott Parmley of Manhattan, Kansas. Cremation
is planned with memorial services to be held at a later date. Interment will be near
Neosho, in her family plot. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz
Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas; 66502, is in charge of arrangements.
Vineyard, John 5 May 1901 - 14 Feb 1994 OH 23 Feb 1994
[Note: married Arva Lee Bales 16 Jul 1901 - 3 Feb 1999]
John Vineyard, 93, Manhattan Kan., died Monday, Feb. 14, 1994 at Stoneybrook
Retirement Community. He was born May 5, 1901 in Mt. Vernon. He grew up in Mt.
Vernon, lived most of his life in Independence, moved to Ozark in the early 1970s, and
then moved to Manhattan, Kan., in 1987. He was a general foreman of the Mechanical
Department of Sugar Creek Standard Oil Refinery. He was very active in church, a
former board member and deacon of the Watson United Methodist Church in
Independence, was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church and later the Ozark
United Methodist Church. Mr. Vineyard was also active in the Masonic Lodge, serving as
past master of the McDonald Lodge in Independence. He was also a member of the
Knights Templar and the Masonic Lodge in Ozark. He graduated from the University of
Missouri with a degree in mechanical engineering. He was preceded in death by three
brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Arva Lee Vineyard, Manhattan; one
daughter, Fran Trujello, and husband, David, Pueblo, Colo.; and two grandchildren,
Sarah Parmley, Pueblo, and Scott Parmley, Manhattan. Cremation is planned with private
family memorial services to be held at a later date at Stoneybrook Retirement
Community. Memorial services were held at the Edwards-Yorgensen-Meloan Funeral
Home in Manhattan.
Vinson, Helen L. (Johnson) Swayne 16 Jul 1940 - 18 Dec 1976 OH 23 Dec 1976 p1
[Note: Daughter of Burl Glenn & Nina Louise (McCoy) Johnson; married Stanley C.
Swayne; married Jack Dean Vinson]
Fall From Auto Claims Ozark Woman
A 35-year-old Ozark woman died about 1:00 a.m. Saturday when she fell from
the passenger side of a car driven by her husband in southeast Springfield. Pronounced
dead at the scene was Helen L. Vinson. Police said the accident occurred on Schoolcraft
Freeway about a mile south of Sunshine. The victim’s husband, Jack Dean Vinson, 40,
told Capt. Richard Wells they were on their way home from a party when they noticed
that the door on Mrs. Vinson’s side was not closed completely. He said his wife opened
the door and was attempting to reclose it when she fell to the pavement. Wells said
Vinson was taken to police headquarters and after taking a Breathalyzer test was cited on
complaints of driving while intoxicated and public drunkenness. Mrs. Vinson, a member
of Calvary Baptist Church in Ozark, was employed at Fasco Industries in Ozark. In
addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Tony Swayne and Lyle D. Vinson
and a daughter, Shelley Swayne, all of the home; her mother, Mrs. Nina Johnson, Ozark;
three brothers, Larry Johnson, Springfield, and Byrl G. Johnson, Jr. and Fred Johnson,
both of Ozark and a sister, Mrs. Joan Bulmer, Livermore, Calif. Services were held at
1:30 p.m. Monday at Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Roberts Cemetery near
Sparta.

Vinson, Ronald Ray “Ron” 14 Jan 1943 - 21 Jul 2004 SN-L 23 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Ray & Alice Berniece (Stevenson) Vinson; married Marilyn York]
Ronald Ray (Ron) Vinson, 61, Springfield, Mo., passed away at 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in his home after an extended illness. He was born Jan. 14,
1943, in Emporia, Kan., the son of Ray and Alice Berniece Stevenson Vinson. He
graduated from Newton, Kansas High School, attended Hutchison Junior College and
was a graduate of Wichita Drafting College and Wichita State University. Ron had
resided in Springfield since 1970. Due to his health, he retired in April of this year, after
33 years as a Drafting and Design Specialist with the City of Springfield Department of
Public Works. He participated in Boy Scouts with his son Russell, where they achieved
the rank of Warrior in the Tribe of MicoSay. He was a member of Christ Episcopal
Church. Ron is survived by his wife, Marilyn York Vinson, of the home; two sons and
their wives, Thad Michael and Heather Vinson, Ozark, Russell Curtis and Rose Vinson,
Springfield; a brother and his wife, Warren J. and Mary Vinson, Springfield; and one
grandchild, Chloe Sage Vinson. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July
24, 2004, in Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Kenneth L. Chumbley officiating
under the care of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Inurnment will be in Christ
Church Columbarium. A reception will follow in the church Parrish Hall. Memorial
contributions may be made to St. Cecilia Choir of Christ Episcopal Church, 601 E.
Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806, or Boy Scouts of America, Ozarks Council, 1616 S.
Eastgate, Springfield, MO 65809.
Virnig, Donald G. 12 Aug 1947 - 6 Jan 1989 OH 12 Jan 1989
[Note: Son of F. C. “Bob” & Dorothy Virnig]
Donald G. Virnig, 41, of Billings, died Jan. 6 at the home of his parents following
a long illness. A funeral mass for Mr: Virnig was held Jan. 9 at St. Joseph's Catholic
Church with Msgr. John J. Rynish officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery under
the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Mr. Virnig was an employee of the
McBee Binder Plant in Springfield for 19 years. He worked for Home Comfort Wood
Heating, Billings, when he first became ill. Surviving are his parents, Dorothy and F.C.
"Bob;" three brothers, Richard and Douglas, both of Billings, and Daniel, Honolulu,
Hawaii; two nieces; a nephew; his grandmothers, Eva Virnig, Billings, and Dora
Renchin, Hayfield, Minnesota; and many cousins, aunts and uncles.
Visingard, Vernon 25 Mar 1929 - 16 Apr 2005 SN-L 26 Apr 2005
[Note: married Jewell]
Vernon Visingard, 76, passed away April 16, 2005. He was born March 25, 1929,
in Olean, N.Y., and was a resident of Nixa, Mo. Vern was a minister for many years and
owned Vern's Machine Shop until retiring. Vern and his wife, Jewell, owned a Bed and
Breakfast in Branson before moving to Nixa. He was a member of the American Legion
and Moose Lodge. Vern was preceded in death by his son, John. He is survived by his
wife, Jewell; brother, Richard; son, Alan Visingard and wife, Nancy; daughter, Deborah
Howard and husband, Larry; grandchildren, Chris and Daniel Visingard, and William
Howard; step-children, Bambi Vahldick, Lee Schroll, Jeff Schroll, and Heidi Clark; stepgrandchildren, Zach and Tyler Vahldick, Austin and Jadyn Clark, and Chanel, Ryan,

Jessey, and Abbi Schroll. Funeral services and burial were in Marion, N.Y., under the
local care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held for
Vern at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005, in Branson Hills Assembly of God Church, 256
Church Road, Branson, with Rabbi Jeremy Storch officiating. The family wishes to thank
Community Hospice and The James River Assembly Church in Ozark, and The
Tabernacle in Branson for the loving kindness in Vern's last days.
Voelker, Ronald Albert 20 Sep 1935 - 30 Mar 2004 SN-L 1 Apr 2004
[Note: married 13 Jul 1953 Shirley]
Ronald A. Voelker, 68, an installer for Lowe's, Springfield, passed away Tuesday,
March 30, 2004, in St. John's Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ron was
born Sept. 20, 1935, in Chicago, Ill. He lived most of his life in Harvey, Ill. He served
four years in the Navy, served 20 years as a Harvey Policeman, then moved from Illinois
to Missouri. Ron and his wife, Shirley, celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 13, 2003.
Survivors include Shirley of the home; son Ronald (wife Sue), Grayling, Mich., daughter
Ronda Good (husband Bob), Fresno, Calif., daughter Ruth Burland (husband Phil),
Ozark, Mo., ten grandchildren, many relatives and loving friends. The family wishes to
thank everyone for their support over the past year. Visitation will be at Gorman-Scharpf
Funeral Home on Friday, April 2, 2004, from 9 to 11 a.m. with a graveside service
immediately following at Missouri Veterans Cemetery. The family has requested
donations be made to Friends of the Library, Library Center, Springfield. Ron, you were
the best and we will miss you forever.
Voepel, Arthur Jacob 9 Nov 1905 - 3 Dec 2003 CCH-N 10 Dec 2003
Arthur Jacob Voepel was born Nov. 9, 1905 in Bromskichem, Germany. He died
Dec. 3, 2003. He was the oldest of seven children born to Jacob and Rosine Voepel. He
came to the United States when he was in his twenties to join his brother, Jack and
became a citizen in 1943. On January 13, 1931, Arthur was united in marriage to Pearl
Ethel Riemenschneider in St. Louis, Missouri, sharing 72 years of marriage. For many
years, Arthur crafted fine furniture in St. Louis and had the Artistique Cabinet Shop. He
loved music and played the accordion. He also enjoyed gardening and hunting, and was a
member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Pearl
and four children: Arthur Knocke of Germany, Carolyn Harman of St. Louis, Gloria
Morrison of Nixa, Arthur Voepel of Springfield, a brother, Adolf Voepel of Germany and
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, Dec. 6, in Family of Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dale Bond
officiating. Burial followed in Delaware Cemetery, Nixa. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home in Nixa.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
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Voepel, Arthur Jacob 9 Nov 1905 - 3 Dec 2003 CCH-N 17 Dec 2003
Arthur Jacob Voepel, 98, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2003. He was born Nov. 9,
1905 in Bromskichem, Germany, the oldest of seven children born to Jacob and Rosine
Voepel. Voepel came to the United States when he was in his 20s to join his brother,
Jack, and became a citizen in 1943. On Jan. 13, 1931, he was united in marriage to Pearl
Ethel Riemenschneider in St. Louis, sharing 72 years of marriage. For many years,

Voepel crafted fine furniture in St. Louis and had the Artistique Cabinet Shop. He loved
music and played the accordion. He also enjoyed gardening and hunting, and was a
member of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Nixa. Survivors include his wife, Pearl;
four children, Arthur Knocke, Germany, Carolyn Harman, St. Louis, Gloria Morrison,
Nixa, and Arthur Voepel, Springfield; one brother, Adolf Voepel, Germany; and
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Dec. 6 in
Family of Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dale Bond officiating. Burial followed in
Delaware Cemetery, Nixa. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home in Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian County Coalition of
Aging, Inc., in care of Mrs. Mary Steinmann, Treasurer, 610 SE Hwy 14, Billings, Mo.
65610.
Volner, Ina Leota (Strickland) 26 Jun 1911 - 25 May 1996 CCH-N 30 Mar 1996
[Note: Daughter of Lee & Ollie (Pryor) Strickland; married 4 Mar 1931 Montie Lee
Volner d 24 Dec 1989]
Ina Leota Volner, age 84, Nixa, passed away on Monday, March 25, 1996 in the
Nixa Park Care Center. Ina was born June 26, 1911 in Dent County, Mo., the daughter of
Lee and Ollie Pryor Strickland. She was married to Montie Lee Volner March 4, 1931.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Nixa. Ina was
preceded in death by her husband Montie, December 24, 1989 and her parents. Survivors
include: one daughter, Carolyn Patterson and her husband, Danny, Nixa; two sisters, Eula
Smith, Salem, Mo., and Bertha Woods and her husband, Don, Buffalo, Mo.; five
grandsons, Craig Patterson and his wife, Linda, Lance Patterson, Duane Patterson and his
wife, Connie, Tony Patterson and Toby Patterson; one granddaughter, Tammy
Youngmon and her husband, Danny; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were
held March 28, 1996 in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joe Fahl
officiating. A graveside service was held in the Cedar Grove Cemetery, Salem, Mo.
Volner, Montie Lee 7 Oct 1909 - 24 Dec 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989
[Note: married Ina]
Montie Lee Volner, 80, Nixa died at 8:32 a.m. Sunday in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Nixa and the Masonic
Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Ina, of the home; a daughter, Carolyn Patterson, and
her husband, Danny, Nixa; a sister, Maude Sumpter, Bismarck ,two grandchildren, Craig
Patterson and Lance Patterson; four step-grandchildren, Duane Patterson, Tammy
Patterson, Tony Patterson and Toby Patterson; and three great-grandchildren, Kristy
Youngmon, Daniel Youngmon and Bradley Youngmon. Services were at 10 a.m.
Wednesday in Harris Colonial Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial
was in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Salem.
Vonderheide, Harry H. 11 Nov 1893 - Dec 1974 OH 2 Jan 1975 p9
[Note: married Elva]
Harry H. Vonderheide, 81, Route 1, Ozark, died at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St.
John’s Hospital, following a short illness. Mr. Vonderheide, a retired foundry coremaker, moved to this area from Cincinnati 32 years ago. He is survived by his wife, Elva;
a son, Harry, Jr. of Hamilton, Ohio; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Johnson, O’Fallon, six

grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. There will be no funeral services, Cremation
will be at Greenlawn Crematorium.
Votaw, Wendy (Allison) 1 May 1956 – 5 Oct 2001 CCH-N 17 Oct 2001
Wendy Allison-Votaw, 45, of Nixa, passed away Friday, Oct. 5, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born May 1, 1956, in Salem, Ohio. Wendy
had been employed by Sofa-Mart for eighteen years, serving as a manager. Survivors
include: her husband, Ronald E. Votaw; her mother, Wilda Weaver, Evansville Ind.; and
three brothers, Tim Allison, George Allison, and Jared Boyer. Her father, George
Allison, preceded her in death. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home in Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to Ozarks Animal Shelter Fund PO.
Box 989, Nixa, MO. 65714. When the shelter is complete, the following will appear on a
plaque of donors to be displayed in the reception area of the shelter, in memory of Wendy
Allison-Votaw.
Voyles, Lula E. 5 Feb 1894 - 22 Mar 1989 OH 30 1989
[Note: married William David Voyles 28 Sep 1888 - Jan 1977]
Lula E. Voyles, 95, of Springfield, died at 2:10 p.m. March 22 at Cox Medical
Center South. Services for Mrs. Voyles were held March 25 in the Greenlawn North
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Philip Wannamacher officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Voyles was a homemaker and a member of the Central
Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,
William David, by a granddaughter, LaTheresha Bollinger, and by a great-grandson,
Ricky Benintendi. Mrs. Voyles was a longtime member of the Central Assembly of God
Church, where she served in many capacities. Surviving are four daughters, Adeline
Voyles, Mary E. Dutton, and Ruth J. Gardner, all of Springfield; a son, Bill J. Voyles,
Springfield; a sister, Ocie Hensley, Nixa; four grandchildren, Janice Benintendi, Carol
Kiser, Cathy Williams, and W. David Voyles; 10 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces,
nephews, and many friends.
Voyles, Shirley (Fulbright) 28 Aug 1929 - 13 Jul 2003 SN-L 15 Jul 2003
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Carrie Fulbright; married 1947 Bill Voyles]
Shirley Voyles, 73, the daughter of Frank and Carrie Fulbright, was born in
Springfield August 28, 1929 and departed this life in her home in Springfield, Sunday,
July 13, 2003. She was a descendant of the pioneer Fulbright family who were some of
the first families to settle in Springfield in 1829. Shirley graduated from Senior High
School in 1947. She worked for Blue Cross for 27 years. Shirley was a faithful life long
member of South National and East Sunshine Church of Christ where she enjoyed being
part of the Young at Heart Group. She was preceded in death by her parents; four
brothers, William Fulbright, Harvey Dee, age 2, and stillborn twin brothers; a sister,
Mary Jane Ragsdale; a great-granddaughter, Kiara Voyles; and a son-in-law, Michael D.
Kiser. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Bill; one son, David and wife,
Linda, Windsor, CA; two daughters, Carol Kiser, Springfield, and Cathy Williams and
husband, Rick, Ozark; one sister, Francis Levenson, Manhattan, KS; grandchildren, Mike
Kiser, Jr., Wade Kiser, Brad Kiser, Nick Voyles, Chris Williams, and Carrie Teal; greatgrandchildren, Rian, Keaton, Leila, Emily, Eryka, Austin, Dalton, Whitney, Vanessa,

Hannah, and Skylar. Shirley loved being surrounded by her family and her church family.
She delighted in the lives of her children and grandchildren. She had a willing spirit and
loved to laugh. Her generosity and smile will be missed by all that knew and loved her.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2003 in Greenlawn Funeral Home South
with John Alley officiating. Burial in Patterson Cemetery. Visitation tonight 6:30 to 8
p.m. in the funeral home at 441 W. Battlefield. Memorials are suggested to Fair Haven
Children’s Home, Strafford, MO
Vrooman, Harold S. 13 Oct 1902 - 22 Dec 1976 OH 30 Dec 1976 p8
[Note: married Christie]
ROLLA - Harold S. Vrooman, Rolla, died Wednesday, Dec, 22, 1976, age 74.
Mr. Vrooman was born in Richland, Kan. on Oct. 13, 1902. Formerly of Springfield, he
worked for the Frisco Railroad before moving to Rolla, where he had resided for 31
years. He was a member of Rolla Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Christie;
one son, Phillips of Bellflower, Calif.; a daughter, Nancy Wagner, Rolla; one step-son,
Charles Ayres of Arlington, Texas; four sisters, five grandchildren. Funeral services was
held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Null and Son Chapel with Luther Martin officiating. Burial
followed at Ozark Memorial Gardens Cemetery at Rolla.
Wachner, Kenneth 4 Oct 1935 - 9 Jan 2005
SN-L 11 Jan 2005
Kenneth Wachner, 69, died on Sunday, January 9, 2005 in his home in Christian
County. Kenneth was born on October 4, 1935 to the late Herbert Wachner and Verna
Field in Saginaw, Mich. He served a term in the U.S. Marine Corp and received an
honorable discharge. Kenneth worked as an accountant for the U.S. General Accounting
Office for 28 years and for the accounting firm of Tichner and Associates for 14 years.
He is preceded in death by his father, two step fathers, three brothers, wife Janet and
daughter Susie. Survivors include wife Marilyn; mother Verna Field; sons Ted and Jim
Wachner; stepson Steve Stealy and five grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at
10:30 a.m. in Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E. Seminole, Springfield, Mo. Cremation is
under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial donations may be
made in lieu of flowers to Crosslines, c/o Council of Churches of the Ozarks, 627 N.
Glenstone, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Waddle, Lawrence A. Jan 1900 - 16 Oct 1963 CCR 24 Oct 1963
[Note: Son of Beverly & Annie Waddle]
Lawrence A. Waddle, 63, a native of the Highlandville community, died Oct. 16
at his home in Abilene, Kan. Burial was Oct. 19 at Abilene. Survivors include his wife,
Allene; two stepsons; two sisters, Katherine Clifton of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Muffet
McBride of Tulsa; two brothers, Frank of Tulsa and Beverly of Oklahoma City; an aunt,
Amelia Forrester of Springfield; and an uncle, Charles Kentling of Highlandville.
Waddle, Willam H. 1886 -16 Mar 1949 CCR 24 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of B. L. & Annie (Kentling) Waddle; married Elizabeth Rose]
William H Waddle, 62, died at his home in St. Louis, March 16, and was buried
th
there Saturday the 19 . He was the son of the late B. L. and Annie Kentling Waddle.
Survivors are the widow, Elizabeth Rose; one daughter, Mrs. Opal Hanson; one

granddaughter, Mrs. Frances Grandt; two great-grandchildren, Muffett and Bobby
Grandt; three brothers, Beverly H. of Oklahoma City, OK, Frank of Tulsa, OK and
Lawrence of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Clifton of Branson, MO and
Mrs. Ray McBride of Tulsa, Ok.
Wade, Bradley W. 16 May 1966 - 6 Sep 1997 CCH-N 10 Sep 1997
[Note: married Lori Roberts]
Bradley W. Wade, Nixa, died Sept. 6 at his home in Nixa. The son of John and
Barbara Wade, Cabool, he was born May 16. 1966. He was employed by Finley River
Motor Co., Ozark. Survivors include: his wife, Lori (Roberts) Wade; children, Spenser,
Eddie, Shilo, and twins Jenson and Jordan; his parents; four brothers, Carl Campbell,
Norwood, J.D. Wade and Glen Dean Wade of Fulbrooke, Ca., James Wade, Cabool; two
sisters, Patty Bass, Mt. Grove, and Sharon Wade, Tennessee. Visitation will be after
10:00 a.m. today, Sept. 10, at Craig-Hurt-Bradley Funeral Home in Mt. Grove. The
family will receive friends at the funeral home in Mt. Grove from 7-8 p.m. Funeral
services will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. at Craig-Hurt-Bradley Funeral Home
in Mt. Grove.
Wade, Fred O. 19 Jun 1885 - 10 Apr 1972 CCR 13 Apr 1972 p8
[Note: Son of ; married Grace 13 Jul 1881 - Nov 1978]
Fred O. Wade, 86, of Ozark, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday after suffering an apparent
heart attack on his fishing boat at Noland Point on Bull Shoals Lake, near Lutie. He
suffered the heart attack wile still in the boat dock and was discovered by the boat-dock
owner. Mr. Wade was a former Christian County Assessor and Recorder of Deeds. He
had owned the Ozark Abstract Company for many years, and was a member of Cassidy
Methodist Church. He retired in 1960. He was a member of the Friend Lodge No. 352, of
which her serves as Master in 1940. He was a member of St. Christopher Conclave No.
56 Red Cross of Constantine in Springfield, a member of the Vincil Chapter No. 110
Royal Arch Masons in Springfield, and a member of the Ozark Chapter No. 98 of the
Order of the Eastern Star. Mr. Wade had been a Zabud Council 25 Royal and Selected
Master, was a former deputy grand master and a district grand lecturer, and had served on
other grand lodge committees in the 54th Masonic District. Surviving are his wife, Grace;
and a sister, Mrs. Cassie Garoutte, Forsyth. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. C. H. Sleeth officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood
Cemetery with Masonic Rites to be conducted.
Wade, Harold 11 Nov 1937 - 24 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
[Note: Son of Benjamin F. & Mary Edna (McKinnon) Wade]
ROGERSVILLE - Graveside services for Harold Wade, 40, Route 1, Rogersville,
were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in West Finley Cemetery Southeast of here with the Rev. Burney
Claxton officiating. Burial will be under direction of Marsh Funeral Home of Rogersville.
Mr. Wade died after noon on Saturday. The body was found about 9:15 a.m. Sunday by a
member of the family, according to Webster County Sheriff and acting coroner Gene
Fraker, who ruled the death a suicide. Sheriff Fraker said Mr. Wade had arrived home
Friday night on a holiday leave from Fulton State Hospital. Mr. Wade was a member of
Waynesville Baptist Church. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Edna Wade, Route 1,

Rogersville; four brothers, Emmett and Virgil, both of Waynesville, C. J. of Route 1,
Rogersville and George of Flat Rock, Ill. and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Hampton, Dodge
City, Kan,, Mrs. Virginia Porter, Route 1, Rogersville, Mrs. Dorothy Greer, Waynesville
and Mrs. Ruth Campbell, Townada, Ill.
Wade, Ida E. (Baugh) 19 May 1890 - 26 Feb 1947 CCR 6 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of William & Susan (Pope) Wade; married 24 Feb 1907 Washington M.
Wade 9 May 1883 - 25 Apr 1959; tombstone gives name as Ila E.]
Mrs. Ida E. Wade was born May 19, 1890, and passed away Feb. 26, 1947. She
was married to Washington M. Wade on Feb. 24, 1907, and to this union six children
were born. She professed faith in Christ early in life and united with the Baptist church
where she remained a faithful member until death. Surviving are her husband, W.M.
Wade, four sons, Gilbert of Springfield, Ward and Ivan of Fillmore, Calif., Dale of
Spokane, two daughters, Mrs. Lillian Davis of Ponce de Leon and Miss Maxine Wade of
the home; 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Pearl Baugh of Crane and William Baugh of
White City; one sister, Mrs. William Mathes of Galena. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon in the Ponce de Leon church by Rev. Worth Caughron with burial in
the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Wade, Iva Ann (McConnell) 26 Jun 1889 - 7 Jun 1969 CCR 12 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Daughter of William Alexander & Mary B. (Ray) McConnell; married William
Taylor Wade 5 Apr 1883 - 6 Aug 1967]
Mrs. Iva A. Wade, 79, of Springfield, died at 8:35 p.m. Saturday in the
Springfield Osteopathic Hospital where she had been a patient for one day. Mrs. Wade, a
native of Christian County, moved to Springfield in 1919, and was a member of the
Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by a foster son, Capt. Raymond Wade,
Jr., chaplain in the U. S. Army at Ft. Bragg, N. C.; two daughters, Mrs. Elma Stockstill
and Mrs. Erma Evans, both of Springfield; five grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren;
one great, great grandchild; and two sisters, Mrs. Lina Patton, Republic and Mrs. Frankie
Geil. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.
Carl Garrett officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery west of Nixa.
Wade, J. Efton 7 Oct 1895 - 15 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: married Maude E. 17 Feb 1894 - 12 Jan 1988]
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church at Ponce de
Leon for J. Efton Wade, 75, who died at his home one half mile east of Ponce de Leon at
9:45 Saturday of an apparent heart attack. The Rev. Lloyd Richardson officiated and
burial was in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark.
Graveside rites were conducted by Galena Masonic Lodge. Mr. Wade had been a resident
of Ponce de Leon and of the Galena Masonic Lodge, he had worked 14 years with the
Missouri Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator. Prior to that he had
worked at Atlas Powder Company in Jasper County. Survivors include his wife, Maude
E.; one son, Jack D. Wade, Albuquerque, N., M.; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Buck of the
home; one brothers, Fred Wade, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Cassie Garoutte, Forsyth; four
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Wade, James Hughey, Dr. 21 Aug 1873 - 6 Aug 1950 CCR 10 Aug 1950
[Note: Son of John Pleasant & Rachel Elizabeth (Choate) Wade; married 25 Nov 1903
Gertrude Bass 2 Feb 1882 - 17 Aug 1946]
Dr. James H. Wade, who served this section as physician for half a century, died
Saturday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Montie Blunn at Denver, Colo. Dr. Wade began
his practice of medicine at Ponce de Leon immediately after his graduation from medical
school in 1897. He practiced there until 1920 when he moved to Ozark. He retired from
active work because of ill health two years ago. He had been at his daughter’s home since
last winter. Born August 21, 1873, he would have been 77 years old this month. He was
born on a farm west of Spokane, the second son of John P. and Rachel Wade. He
received his degree of doctor of medicine from the Barnes Medical College in St. Louis
April 6, 1897. On November 25, 1903, Dr. Wade married Gertrude Bass, daughter of
John Bass, a pioneer of the Ozarks. To them one daughter was born, Beryl Wade Blunn.
He is survived by his daughter, three grandsons, James, Richard and Ronnie Blunn of
Denver, and by a sister, Mrs. Arthur Tewmey of Springfield. His wife died in 1946. Dr.
Wade was a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Masonic lodge at Ozark. Funeral
services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home with the Rev. Floyd
Hanks officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery. Masonic services at the grave
were conducted by Friend Lodge No. 352.
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Wade, James H. 21 Aug 1873 - 5 Aug 1950 CCR 28 Sep 1950
Resolution of Respect to the Memory of Brother J.H. Wade
Whereas; It has pleased the Supreme Architect of the Universe to call from labor
to rest eternal, our beloved brother J.H. Wade who departed this life on August 5th, 1950,
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. M.E. Blunn, at Golden, Colorado. Brother Wade was
born August 21, 1873. Brother Wade graduated from Medical School in 1897, and started
his private practice at Ponce de Leon in the same year. Brother Wade moved to Ozark,
Mo. In 1920 and has practiced at Ozark until about two years ago when he retired and
went to live with his daughter in Golden, Colorado. Brother Wade was raised a Master
Mason at Reed Springs, Mo. And was admitted December 22, 1923, to Friend Lodge, No.
352, and was a member of this lodge at the time of his death. Here be it resolved: That in
the death of Brother Wade his family lost a devoted Father, the lodge a faithful and most
useful member, the community a loyal physician who will always be remembered as
helping the sick. Brother Wade was given a Masonic burial by Friend Lodge, conducted
by Brother Klinger of Springfield, Mo. Assisted by Friend Lodge officers and Brothers.
Be it Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon our records and a copy
be published in the newspaper printed and published in Ozark, Mo., and a copy sent to
his daughter.
W.C. Taylor R.R. Farthing F.T. Wernet 24-1 Committee
Wade, John Leroy 10 Jan 1934 - 29 Jul 2000 CCH-N 2 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Forest Lee & Nadine (Shipman) Wade; married Shirley Dean Dilley]
John Leroy Wade, 66, Sparta, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2000 in his home.
He was born January 10, 1934 in Sparta, the son of Forest Lee Wade and Nadine
Shipman. Mr. Wade was married to Shirley Dean (Dilley) Wade. He was a retired
maintenance mechanic at Rose Metal. Mr. Wade was a U.S. Navy Veteran. Survivors

include, his wife, Shirley, Sparta; a daughter, Diana Hiltts, Portland, Or.; a stepdaughter,
Florista Bostic, Oldfield; two brothers, Jim Workman, Garrison and Michael Workman,
Ozark; and six grandchildren. His body has been cremated. No public services were held.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wade, Kevin D. 21 Dec 1956 - 16 Jun 1990 NN-E 5 Jul 1990
[Note: Son of John & ? (?) Wade; married Pam]
Kevin D. Wade, 33, Billings, was declared deceased June 26, 1990, after being
swept away in a drainage ditch June 16, 1990, in Okinawa, Japan. He was born Dec. 21,
1956, to Mr. and Mrs. John Wade Sr. He is survived by his wife, Pam; and two sons,
Kasey and Jon, all of the home; his parents; two brothers, Arthur, Howard Beach, N.Y.,
and John Jr., Billings; two sisters, Karen Salchow, Billings, and Millie Hyde, Springfield;
his maternal grandmother, Angela Avila, Brooklyn, N.Y.; and several aunts; uncles;
nieces and nephews. A memorial service with full military honors was held Saturday,
June 30, in Billings Old High School Gym. A party to celebrate his life was held
Saturday in the home of Chuck and Shirley Hedrick.
AND
Wade, Kevin, Staff Sgt. 1957 - 16 Jun 1990 OH 28 Jun 1990
[Note: married Pam]
Memorial services with full military honors will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. in the
Billings High School gym for U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Kevin Wade, who was
declared dead by Marine Corps officials Tuesday morning. Wade, 33, a computer
technician stationed in Okinawa Japan, was swept into the Pacific Ocean June 16 and is
presumed drowned based on the length of his disappearance, said 1st Sgt. B.A.
Vendergriff with the U.S. Marine Reserve Training Center in Springfield. The body of
Lance Cpl. Johnson, no first name available, of Florida, who was also swept into the
ocean with Wade, was found floating 11 miles out at sea the day after the accident.
Wade's wife, Pam, told the Springfield News-Leader that her husband and others were
playing volleyball during a get together. Several of the Marines decided to go swimming
when Wade and another Marine got too close to the current of a drainage ditch and were
pulled in. The ditch empties into the Pacific Ocean, she told the paper. The Marine Corps
Judge Advocate General will conduct an investigation into the death and the investigation
could take up to four months, Vendergriff said. Wade was a star baseball and basketball
player at Billings High School, which he graduated from in 1975. The Wades have two
sons, Kasey, 10, and Jon, 8. Attempts to reach the family for comment were unsuccessful.
Wade, Mary Edna (McKinnon) 8 Feb 1905 - 30 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: Daughter of Jerry & Sarah (Kelly) McKinnon; married 1919 Benjamin F. Wade
who died 1973]
Mary Edna Wade, 83, of Rogersville, died at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 30 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a sudden illness. Services for Mrs. Wade were
held Monday, Oct. 31 in the Marsh Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Nov. 1
at Dunkard Cemetery, Waynesville, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Mrs. Wade
was born Feb. 8, 1905 in Dixon to Jerry and Sarah Kelly McKinnon. She was married to
Benjamin F. Wade in 1919, Mr. Wade preceded. her in death in 1973. Her survivors

include two sons, Clarence, Jr. Rogersville, and George Wade, Flat Rock, Illinois; three
daughters, Virginia Porter, Rogersville, Mary Hampton, Dodge City, Kansas, and Ruth
Campbell, Bloomington, Illinois; two brothers, Floyd, of Crocker, and Noah, of
McKinnon, Illinois, 25 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
Wade, Maude E. 17 Feb 1894 - 12 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: married J. Efton Wade 7 Oct 1895 - 15 May 1971]
Maude E. Wade, 93, formerly of, Ponce De Leon, died at 8:25 a.m. Jan. 12 at
Maranatha Manor, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Wade were held Jan. 14 at the Ponce De
Leon Baptist Church, with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in Ponce
De Leon Cemetery under the direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. A member of the
Ponce De Leon Baptist Church, Mrs. Wade had resided in Ponce De Leon for most of her
life, moving to Ozark in 1979. She was the widow of Efton Wade, who preceded her in
death in 1971. Mrs. Wade's survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mary Buck, of Ozark; a
son, Jack K. Wade, of Sonora, California; four grandchildren, Betty Rich, of Springfield,
Annie Dries, of Athens, Greece, Bryon Buck, of Spokane, and Kevin Wade, of Everett,
Washington; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Bonnie Causey, of Puyallup,
Washington.
Wade, Stanley Wayne 11 Feb 1945 - 22 Nov 1989 OH 29 Nov 1989
[Note: Son of ? & Loretta Wade; married Jane]
Stanley Wayne Wade died Nov. 22 in Stone County from injuries sustained in an
automobile accident there. He lived most of his life in Christian County and worked as a
roofer. He was a member of the First Central Baptist Church of Highlandville. Survivors
include his wife, Jane, Kansas City, Kan.; a daughter, Julie Wade, Reeds Spring; two
sons, Dale, Kansas City, Kan., and Tony, Erie, Pa.; his mother, Loretta Wade, Ozark; five
sisters, Carol Sheperd and Linda Grider, both of Rockford, Ill., Bonnie Williams,
Wichita, Kan., Judy Budd and Janet Eldred, both of Ozark. Services were held Saturday
in Adams Funeral Home in Ozark with the Rev. Joe Bill Stewart officiating. Burial was
in Ponce De Leon Cemetery.
Wade, Tilford Waldo 14 Feb 1916 - 26 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of Waldo & Rose Mary Wade; married Elizabeth]
Tilford Waldo Wade, 72, died Oct. 26 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Wade were held Oct. 28 at AyreGoodwin Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Wade
was born Feb. 14, 1916, in Christian County to Waldo and Rose Mary Wade. A retired
Springfield City Police Officer with 23 years of service, Mr. Wade was a member of
Solomon Masonic Lodge #271, a member of Lone Star Baptist Church, and a former
Shriner. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth; four sons, Weldon, Clever, Winston and
Wendell, both of Springfield, and William, Strafford; a stepdaughter, Betty White,
Springfield; a sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Paul Houston; 15 grandchildren; and
three great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart
Association.
Wade, Wash M. 9 May 1883 - 25 Apr 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7

[Note; Tombstone has wrong death year, 1959, instead of 1960]
Funeral services for Wash M. Wade, 76, a lifelong resident of Ponce de Leon who
died Monday, April 25 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Wichita, Kan. were held Friday at 2 p.m.
in Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Burial was in Ponce De Leon Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist
Church. Survivors include three sons, Ivan Wade and Gilbert Wade of Springfield and
Ward Wade of California; two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Hyde and Mrs, Lillian Davis,
both of Wichita,; two brothers, Fred O. Wade of Ozark and Efton Wade of Ponce de
Leon; two sisters, Mrs. Tom Garroutte and Mrs. Floy Roberts, both of Springfield.
Wade, William Taylor 5 Apr 1883 - 6 Aug 1967 CCR 10 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Edgar M. & Francis Fredelia (Slay) Wade; married Iva Ann McConnell 26
Jun 1889 - 7 Jun 1969]
Will T. Wade, 84, of Springfield, died in his home at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Mr.
Wade had been a Springfield resident 49 years coming there from Christian County. He
was a member of the Hamlin Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Iva; a
foster son, Chaplain Raymond Wade, Jr. serving with the Army in Vietnam; two
daughters, Mrs. Elma Stockstill and Mrs. Irma Evans, Springfield; two sisters, Mrs.
Fredonia Goddard, Kansas City and Mrs. Maude Patrick, Crane; one brother, Waldo
Wade, Springfield; five grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery.
Wadkins, Eugene
19 Jan 1921 - 14 Apr 1998
Eugene Wadkins, 77, Clever, Missouri, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 in his home.
He was born January 19, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Jarett and Elsia
(Handy) Wadkins. He served his country in the US Army. Mr Wadkins worked as a
foreman for a screw manufacturer in California, before returning to this area in 1978. He
and Linda Ivonne Harp were married, January 10, 1993. His parents preceded him in
death as well as a son, Beverale Wadkins and a sister Juanita Wadkins. Survivors include
his wife, Linda; two brothers, Johnny Wadkins, Tennessee and Richard Wadkins; a sister,
Catherine Day both of the state of Washington; two sons, Denny and Burrell Wadkins
both of the state of California; a step-daughter, Norma Blankenship of the home; a stepson Mark Blankenship, Pleasant Hope, Missouri; 8 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 17, 1998, in the Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Bob Haswell, officiating. Burial will be in the
McConnell Cemetery, near Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 17, 1998} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Wadkins, Felice L. (Cobb) 1 Sep 1903 - Mar 1978
Services for Mrs. Felice L. Wadkins, 74, Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Joseph McFall officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery.
Mrs. Wadkins died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in Christian County Nursing Home after an
illness of several months.

Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of March 24, 1978 in the margin. [1 Sep 1903 - 21 Mar 1978]
Contributed by Rada
Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wadkins, Frank L. 19 Aug 1902 - 22 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Son of John & Lucy A. (Turner) Wadkins; married Stella Glenn 27 Jan 1908 - 8
Mar 1968]
NIXA - Services for Frank L. Watkins, 73, a lifelong resident of Nixa, were at 2
p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel, Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating, Burial
was in Glenn Cemetery near Nixa. Mr. Watkins died at 6 p.m. Monday in his home
following a long illness.
Wadkins, Joe Wallace 10 Feb 1900 - 16 Feb 1953 CCR 26 Feb 1953 p8
Joe Wallace Wadkins was born on Feb. 19, 1900 at Nixa, and passed away Feb.
16, 1953 at his home, 2557 W. Lincoln, Springfield. Mr. Wadkins had lived at
Springfield the past eight years, although most of his life was lived in the Nixa
community. Survivors include his wife, Florence of the home; two stepdaughters, Mrs.
Gladys Williams and Mrs. Betty Becker, both of Springfield; a grandchild, Larry
Williams; four brothers, Jarrett Wadkins of Highlandville; a twin brothers, George of
Clever, Frank of Nixa and Henry of Watsonville, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Mae Alsup of
Galena and Mrs. Nora Radford of St. James, Mo., other relatives and friends. Funeral
services were conducted Thursday afternoon, Feb. 19 in the West and Lincoln Church of
Christ at Springfield with Rev. William Walker officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery directed by the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Wadkins, Lillie (Jones)
3 Mar 1912 - Sept 1991
Lillie Wadkins, 79, Springfield, died at 8:37 a.m. Monday in St. Johns Medical
Center. She was born March 3, 1912 in Nixa to John Henry and Allie Willhite Jones. On
March 9, 1946 she married Eugene Wadkins in Monett. She is survived by her husband
of 45 years, Eugene Wadkins of the home; two sons, Burrell and Denny of California;
nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Anna Mae Jones of Clever and
Artie Smith of California. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Beverly
Wadkins, four brothers and four sisters. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa with the Rev Donnie Blansit officiating. Burial will be in
McConnell Cemetery near Nixa. Visitation will be from 7-8:30 p.m. today in the funeral
home. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, September 18, 1991} Contributed by Jamie
Hubbert.
Wadkins, Stella Mae (Glenn)
27 Jan 1908 - 8 Mar 1968
CCR 13 Mar 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of George Phillip & Martha F. (Thompson) Glenn,; married Frank
Wadkins 19 Aug 1902 - 22 Dec 1975]
Mrs. Stella Mae Wadkins, 60, Nixa, died at 6:3- a.m. Friday at St. John’s Hospital
in Springfield after a long illness. Mrs. Wadkins, a lifelong resident of Nixa, was a
member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Frank, of the
home; one daughter, Mrs. Bob Burns, Nixa; and six grandchildren, Services were at 2:30

p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in
Glenn Cemetery.
Wagemann, Adolph N. 5 Dec 1890 - 20 Mar 1960 CCR 24 Mar 1960 p7
[Note: son of William and Louise (Englebert) Wagemann; married Nellie M. Garbee]
Funeral services for Adolph N. Wagemann, 69 of Billings who died March 20 at
the State Sanitarium at Mt. Vernon, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Billings High
School auditorium with Rev. John W. Vertz and Rev. David Dillon officiating. Burial
was under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A lifelong resident of the
Billings community, he was a prominent farmer and Guernsey breeder, a former member
of the Billings Board of Education and a former director of the Billings Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. He was a member of the Billings Methodist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Nelle Wagemann of the home, one mile west of Billings; two sons,
Garbee Wagemann of Kirkwood, Mo. and Wilbur Wagemann of Evansville, Ind., one
daughter, Mrs. Mary Nell Pinney of Hammond, Ind; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs.
Walter Schuch of Billings and Mrs. Marie Fredrickson of Springfield.
Wagemann, Edward Henry 24 Apr 1893 - 4 Jul 1947 CCR 10 Jul 1947 p1
[Note: Son of William & Louise (Englebert) Wagemann; married Mary B. Peiter 1 May
1900 - 14 Dec 1980]
Edward Henry Wagemann, son of William and Louise Wagemann, was born on
April 24, 1893, and departed this life on July 4, 1947, at the age of 54 years, two months
and ten days. The deceased was baptized and confirmed in St. Peter’s Evangelical church,
Billings, and in later years served the congregation in the capacity of president for a
period of years. He also served on St. Peter’s cemetery committee for 12 years. On Oct.
22, 1919, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Peiter. To this union three children
were born. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Wagemann, two sons, Loren Edward
and Richard Lee of Billings; one daughter, Mrs. Frances Frazier of Springfield; two
sisters, Mrs. Walter Schuck of Billings and Mrs. Ray Fredrickson of Wood River, Ill.;
three brothers, William, Otto, and Adolph, all of Billings; one granddaughter, Marsha
Kay Wagemann, and other relatives and a host of friends among whom he will be sadly
missed. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, July 6, at 1:30 at St. Peter’s
Evangelical church conducted by the pastor, Rev. R.G.A. Bareis. Burial was made in the
church cemetery under direction of Maples Funeral Home.
Wagemann, Margaret H. (Schaumann) 28 Apr 1902 - 16 Mar 1971 CCR 18 Mar 1971
p4
[Note: Daughter of Henry F. & Agnes H. (Arnold) Schaumann; married Otto C.
Wagemann 14 Oct 1888 - 12 Oct 1952]
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret H. Wagemann, 68, of Billings, will be at 10:30
a.m. today in St. Peter Evangelical Church in Billings and burial will be in the church
cemetery, under the direction of Cantrell of Billings. Mrs. Wagemann died at 6:50 a.m.
Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a long illness. Surviving are a
sister, Miss Louis Schaumann and a brother, Arthur Schaumann, both of Billings.
Wagemann, Richard L. 1 Oct 1921 - 24 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3

[Note: Son of Edward Henry & Mary B. (Peiter) Wagemann]
Funeral services for Richard Wagemann, 57, of Billings were held Monday in the
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church with the Revs. Carle Hille and Raymond Schultz
officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Mr. Wagemann died Thursday at St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. A lifelong resident of the Billings
community. Mrs. Wagemann was a member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church. He was
an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of Billings American Legion
Post No. 139. He had been a employee of Dayco Corp. of Springfield. Survivors include
his wife, Marie; two sons, John Richard, Marionville and Ronald Eugene of Muskogee,
Okla.; one daughter, Mrs. Marsha Reinert of Springdale, Ark.; his mother, Mrs. Mary
Wagemann, Forsyth; one brother, Loren of Pekin, Ill,; one sister, Mrs. Frances Lindquist,
Springfield and five grandchildren.
Wagemann, Virgil William 23 Apr 1928 - 15 Jan 2006 SN-L 17 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of William F. & Clara Louise (Brown) Wagemann; married 19 Apr 1953
Norma Schmidt ]
Virgil William Wagemann, 77, Billings, passed away January 15, 2006, at St.
Peter's Evangelical UCC, Billings. He was born April 23, 1928, in Billings, Missouri, the
son of William F. and Clara Louise (Brown) Wagemann. Mr. Wagemann served his
country in the Army National Guard. He was united in marriage to Norma Schmidt on
April 19, 1953. He was an owner and operator of service stations, with auto repair, for
over 50 years. A lifelong resident of Billings, he served on the City Council, the Fair
Board, and was fire chief, for several years. Mr. Wagemann was a member of the St.
Peter's Evangelical UCC, and enjoyed singing in the choir. His parents, and a sister,
Hazel Laney, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Norma; a daughter,
Cindy; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives,
and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 18, 2006,
in St. Peter's Evangelical UCC, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Burial will follow, with military honors by
the Veteran's Memorial Team, in St. Peter's Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association, the M.S. Society or St. Peter's Evangelical UCC.
Wagemann, William Frederick 31 Mar 1885 - 25 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
Funeral services for William Frederick Wagemann, 72, of Billings who died
Monday, November 25 at the Aurora hospital were held Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 2:00
p.m. in the Billings Methodist Church with the Rev. Harold Bassett officiating. Burial
was in Rose Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A
member of the Billings Methodist Church since 1913, he spent his entire life in the
Billings community where he was a farmer and carpenter. Survivors include his wife,
Mrs. Clara Wagemann of Billings; one son, Virgil Wagemann of Billings; one daughter,
Mrs. Gerald Laney of Billings; four grandchildren; one brother, Adolph Wagemann of
Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Schuch of Billings and Mrs. Marie Fredrickson of
Springfield.
Wagemann, William Henry “Bill” 10 Mar 1917 - 9 Jan 2007 SN-L 11 Jan 2007

[Note: Son of Henry & Anna (Butler) Wagemann; married Erma]
William Henry "Bill" Wagemann, 89, Nixa, born March 10, 1917, to the late
Henry and Anna (Butler) Wagemann in Sedalia, Mo., passed away on January 9, 2007, in
St. John's Hospital. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during
World War II. Bill was also a member of North Nixa Baptist Church for the past eight
years. Survivors include his loving wife of the home, Erma; one son, Jim Wagemann and
wife, Sandy; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one brother, Ray
Wagemann and wife, Evie. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Joe
Wagemann. Funeral services, under the direction of Klingner-Cope Family Funeral
Home at Rivermonte, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2007, at North
Nixa Baptist Church with Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating. Burial will follow in Payne
Cemetery. There will be no formal visitation. Online condolences can be made at
www.klingner-cope.com.
Wagemann, William Joseph 10 Mar 1941 - 6 Jan 2006 SN-L 15 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Bill & Erma Wagemann]
William Joseph Wagemann, age 64, of Pismo Beach, California, passed away
January 6, 2006, from natural causes. He was born March 10, 1941, the son of Bill and
Erma Wagemann, of Nixa, Missouri. In 1959 he gradated from Parkview High School in
Springfield. From 1959 until 1963 he served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, taking
part in the Bay of Pigs Invasion in Cuba. Following his Marine Corps career Joe attended
Cal Poly College for two years. He was employed as a paramedic for the Pismo Beach
Fire Department. He retired as a carpenter working for Pismo Beach RV Resort. Joe is
survived by his parents, Bill and Erma Wagemann; a brother, Jim Wagemann and wife,
Sandy; a niece and nephew, Debbie and Dennis; and a great-niece and great-nephew,
Jeanna and Justin. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 17, in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Jerry Francisco officiating. Burial will follow in Payne
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Wagenseller, Chester “Bub” David 28 Jul 1933 - 10 Nov 2002
Chester “Bub” David Wagenseller, went to the Lord at 10:40 a.m. Sunday,
November 10, 2002 in Cox South hospital, Springfield, Mo., after a long illness. Bub was
born July 28, 1933 in Witt, Okla. To Claude Everett and Mary Blair Wagenseller. On
Feb. 1, 1974 he married Mary Jane Revert in Pampa, Texas. He was owner of T&W
Water Well for many years in Liberal, Kan. He raised cattle and farmed in Falcon, Mo.
for a number of years. Following retirement in 1991, he moved to Grove, Okla., where he
drove a school bus for five years. He enjoyed fishing and boating. Because of failing
health he moved to Nixa in 1997. He was a very devoted family man. He will be missed
by his family and his many friends. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Mary Jane;
three daughters, Bonita Ward, Larned, Kan., Susan Roberts, Ellinwood, Kan., and Sherryl
Murrell, Falcon, Mo.; three sons, Mike Wagenseller, Wolfpoint, Mont., Jimmy
Wagenseller, Baker, Okla., and Monty York, Nixa, Mo.; and his many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Agnes and
Fay; a brother, Claude Everett; a daughter, Jennifer York; and a son, Gary Wagenseller.
Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Father Tom Reidy officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell-

Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Friends may call from noon until 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home. Springfield News-Leader, November 12, 2002.
AND
Wagenseller, Chester "Bub" David 28 Jul 1933 - 10 Nov 2002 CCH-N 20 Nov 2002
[Note: Son of Claude Everett & Mary (Blair) Wagenseller; married 1 Feb 1971 Mary
Jane Revert ]
Chester "Bub" David Wagenseller of Nixa went to the Lord at 10:40 a.m. Sunday,
Nov. 10, 2002, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, after a long illness. Bub was
born July 28, 1933, in Witt, Okla., to Claude Everett and Mary Blair Wagenseller. On
Feb. 1, 1974, he married Mary Jane Revert at Pampa, Texas. He was owner of T&W
Water Well for many years in Liberal, Kan. He raised cattle and farmed in Falcon for a
number of years. Following retirement in 1991 he moved to Grove, Okla.; where he
drove a school bus for five years. Because of failing health he moved to Nixa in 1997.
Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Mary Jane; three daughters, Bonita Ward of
Lamed, Kan., Susan Roberts of Ellinwood, Kan., and Sherryl Murrell of Falcon; three
sons, Mike Wagenseller of Wolfpoint, Mont., Jimmy Wagenseller of Baker, Okla., and
Monty York of Nixa; and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by: His parents; two sisters, Agnes and Fay; a brother, Claude Everett;
a daughter, Jennifer York; and a son, Gary Wagenseller. Services were Nov. 13 in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with Father Tom Reidy officiating. Burial was in McConnellBledsoe Cemetery, Nixa.
Waggoner, Della Mae (Wills) 19 Aug 1877 - 14 Sep 1963 CCR 19 Sep 1963
[Note: Caleb D. & Rachel H. (Karshner) Wills; married Bess M. Waggoner 23 Feb 1875
- 13 Oct 1927]
Mrs. Della Waggoner, 86, a resident of this community for 62 years, died at 7
p.m. Saturday in her home. Mrs. Waggoner was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Lydia Robinson and Mrs. Lola Payne, both of Ozark; a
son, Pete Waggoner, Rogersville; two brothers, Mason Wills, Springfield, and Baxter
Wills, Rogersville; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Woods, Rogersville, and Mrs. Etta Porter,
Mt. Vernon; four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Claude E.
Barclay officiating. Burial was in the Ozark Cemetery.
Waggoner, Flossie (Wills) 11 Feb 1876 - 2 Nov 1959 CCR 5 Nov 1959 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Mary E. (Chapman) Wills; married Wesley Waggoner 17
Aug 1873 - 21 Feb 1934]
Funeral services for Mrs. Flossie Waggoner, 83, of Springfield who died Monday
at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark, with Dewayne Bray officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. She lived most of her lifetime in the Smyrna community northeast
of Ozark, and was a member for many years of the Center Point Church of Christ. She
was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Wills, a pioneer Christian County couple.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Shelton of Springfield and Mrs. Ermyne
Thomas of Ozark; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Waggoner, Jennie Lorena ( ) Lilly 2 May 1866 - 15 Apr 1962 CCR 26 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Nathan’s tombstone spells his name Lilly]
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie Lorena Waggoner, 95, who died at the Christian
Rest Home in Ozark on Sunday morning April 15, were held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, April
19, in the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial was
in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mrs. Waggoner was born in
Iowa, but lived much of her life in Mammoth Spring, Ark. She had lived with a son in
Chadwick for seven years before going to the rest home a year ago. She is survived by a
son, Nathan Lilley, Chadwick and a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Snodgrass, Guthrie, Okla.;
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Waggoner, Peter "Pete" 23 May 1901 - 31 Oct 1981 OH 5 Nov 1981
[Note: Son of Bess & Della Mae (Wills) Waggoner; married Ramah Brazel 14 Sep 1905
- 14 May 2002]
Peter "Pete" Waggoner, 80, Ozark, died Oct. 31 in his home after a long illness.
Mr. Waggoner, a lifelong community resident, was a retired farmer and a member of
Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Ramah L; two sisters, Mrs. Lydia
Robinson and Mrs. Lola Payne, both of Ozark; and several nieces and nephews. Services
were held Nov. 3 in Harris Chapel with Doin Pitchford and Dwayne Bray officiating.
Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Waggoner, Ramah (Brazel) 14 Sept 1905 - 14 May 2002
[Note: Daughter of Jeff and Nola (Bradley) Brazel; married Peter “Pete” Waggoner 23
May 1901 - 31 Oct 1981]
Ramah Waggoner, age 96 of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2002 in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born September 14, 1905 in the Linden
Community, the daughter of Jeff and Nola (Bradley) Brazel. She was a homemaker and
worked alongside her husband on the farm for many years. Mrs. Waggoner was a
member of Sparta Church of Christ. Her husband, Pete Waggoner, preceded her in death
in 1981, as well as a brother, Seldon Brazel. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Lynn
Payne, Mary Lee Campbell and Janet Johns, all of Ozark, and Ella Mae Bishop,
Temecula, Calif.; and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 4 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with burial in Linden
Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader May 15, 2002.
Waid, Sarah Elizabeth 2 Nov 1877 - 12 Apr 1976 OH 15 Apr 1976 p4
[Note: married John F. Waid; birthdate from SSDI]
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Waid, 96, of 1428 South Roanoke, died at 5:15 a.m.
Monday in Springfield Nursing Home after an illness of two months. She was the widow
of John F. Waid who died in 1963. Mrs. Waid was a resident of Billings for more than 80
years and came to Springfield in 1963. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Billings, and a member of Women’s Progressive Farmer’s Association. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Frances Curry, 1428 South Roanoke and Mrs. Ronald Stewart, 1471 East
Bennett; one sister, Mrs. Jennie Jackson, Louisville, Ky.; and three grandsons. Services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist church in Billings with the Revs. Doug

Hammett and Ronald Stewart officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora
under direction of Gorman-Scharpt-Abbott, Springfield.
Waite, Helen Emma (Owen) 1 Sep 1923 - 21 Jul 2005 SN-L 23 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Clyde & Pearl (Baker) Owen; married 27 Mar 1943 Eugene Willis
Waite]
Helen Emma Waite, age 81, of Nixa, passed away in her home Thursday, July 21,
2005. She was born September 1, 1923, in Bussey, in Marion County, Iowa. On March
27, 1943, she was united in marriage to Eugene Willis Waite. Mrs. Waite retired as
Postmaster in Wheeling, Missouri. Her husband had also served in that same position
prior to his retirement. She was a charter member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church
in Nixa, and was an active volunteer at the Nixa Senior Center. She was loved by all who
knew her. Survivors include: her husband, Eugene; three children, Linda Summers and
husband, Larry, Springfield, Danny Waite and wife, Janet, Springfield, and Julie Waite,
Nixa; four grandchildren, Christina Worth and husband, Derek, Shreveport, Louisiana,
Kyle Waite, Springfield, David Summers, Madison, Wisconsin, and Kari Summers,
Columbia, Missouri; and a brother, Dr. William J. Owen, Maxwell, Iowa. She was
preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Baker Owen Cheney; her father, Clyde Owen; an
infant son, Steven Dale Waite; two brothers, Kenneth and Robert Owen; and a sister,
Mildred Watertor. A graveside funeral will be at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, July 24, in Wheeling
Cemetery, Wheeling, Missouri. with Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating. Visitation will be
from 6:30 8 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church or Community
Hospices of America, in care of Adams Funeral Home, 109 North Truman Blvd., Nixa,
MO 65714.
Waite, John Paul 3 Sep 1959 - 9 Jan 2007 SN-L 11 Jan 2007
[Note: Son of Gene Paul & Betty Jo Waite]
John Paul Waite, 47, Springfield, Mo., died January 9, 2007. He was born
September 3, 1959, in Springfield, Mo. John attended schools in Springfield and was
employed until disabled with the City of Springfield's Public Works Department.
Recently, John enjoyed time at his property in Ozark, clearing the land, creating plans on
building, and walking the woods enjoying nature. John was a loving son, brother,
nephew, cousin and friend. Survivors include his mother Betty Jo Waite; four sisters,
Carol Rose Gee, Barbara Gonzalez and husband, Junior, Elaine Inmon, Laura Wheeler
and husband, Kim; eight nephews and three nieces; three aunts, Minnie Waite, Maxine
Pickle, Marcella and husband, Doyle Blackburn who is his only living uncle. Preceding
him in death were his father Gene Paul Waite; uncles, Charles and Ralph Waite; aunts,
Alma Holzhauser and Thelma Spivey; grandparents, Everett and Lois Eisenhour and
Walter and Opal Waite; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Max Gee. Visitation will be from 6 to
7 p.m. this evening at Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home, 1947 E. Seminole, with Chapel
service on Friday, January 12, 2007, at 2 p.m., with Dr. Don Brezavar officiating.
Wakeland, Margaret A. 1 Apr 1934 - 21 Apr 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p11
[Note: married James R. Wakeland]

Margaret A. Wakeland, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church
Monday, April 21, 1975, beloved wife of James R. Wakeland, dear mother of Christine,
Vicki, Jackie, Mark, Lance and Jim Wakeland, dear daughter of Katherine Willhite, dear
daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bordeaux, our dear sister, niece and cousin.
Funeral from Kutis Funeral Home, 2906 Gravois Thursday, April 24 9:30 a.m. to St. John
the Baptist Church. Interment National Cemetery. President of Long School Mother’s
Circle, Cleveland; Southwest Parent Congress Delegate, Member of Bevo 2001
Improvement Association, Boy Scouts Board of Review Chairman Troop 431, Bevo
Youth Program, Development Director of Long School Resource Room and Long School
Patrol Association.
Waldemar, Lucy E. (West) 3 May 1911 - 22 Dec 1989 OH 28 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of Arthur Earl & Alta (Payne) West]
Lucy E. Waldemar, 78, Highlandville, died last Friday morning at Riverview
Manor in Ozark: Mrs. Waldemar was born May 3, 1911. She was preceded in death by a
brother, Joel West; Sr. Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Gill, Highlandville; and
Alice Holt; Highlandville; two brothers, Floyd, Highlandville, and Franklin, Olympia,
Wash.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services were held Saturday under the
direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Waldemar, Palye (?) McQuade 20 May 1880 - 29 Jun 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: married 6 Dec 1936 Louis H. Waldemar 26 Sep 1891 - Aug 1986; spelled Polye
on marriage record]
CHADWICK - Mrs. Palye Waldemar, 96, Chadwick, died at 1:10 a.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. A native of the state of
Georgia, she had resided in Chadwick since 1903. She was a member of Chadwick
Christian Church. Surviving is her husband, Louis H. The body will be cremated under
the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Walden, Benny L. 30 Jun 1929 - 5 Mar 2006 SN-L 7 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of Burtis & Edith Walden; married 1992 Nora]
Benny L. Walden, 76, of Ozark, surrounded by his family, went home to Heaven
on March 5. He was born June 30, 1929, in Blytheville, Ark. A Korean war veteran, he
retired from the U.S. Army as a Senior Master Sargent. Benny worked in Public
Education for 31 years as a teacher, principal and superintendent for schools in Arkansas,
Missouri and Texas. His deep faith in God led him to pastor churches for 22 years in
Missouri. He served as an officer for the Christian Businessman's Fellowship, and
attended Cornerstone Church in Springfield. Benny is survived by his loving wife of 13
years, Nora; seven children: Sherwin and Reynell Walden, of the home; Rich and Pam
Walden, Nixa; Robert and Colette Walden, Springfield; Cheryl and Joe Stafford,
Marshfield; Ron and Kimberly Walden, Branson; Randy and Laura Walden, Clever; 16
grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his brother, Leon and wife, Winnie Walden,
of Dayton, Tenn.; and sister, Loretta and husband, Don Childress, of Blytheville, Ark.
Benny was preceded in death by his parents, Burtis and Edith Walden; his sister, Frances
Phillips; and his grandson, David Michael Walden. Benny loved his family and friends
and will by greatly missed by them. Visitation is at Greenlawn South from 6 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Church, and
burial with military honors will be at 1 p.m. at Missouri National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, donations can by made to the American Cancer Society.
Waldrep, Lewis A. 31 Jan 1929 - 26 Apr 2002
Lewis A. Waldrep, 73, Highlandville, Mo., passed away suddenly at 4 a.m.
Friday, April 26, 2002 in his home. Lew was born January 31, 1929 in Texas to Herman
and Fannie (Land) Waldrep. In 1936, Lew and the family moved to Chino, Calif., where
he attended and graduated from Chino High School in 1948. In 1950, Lew was united in
marriage to Velta Bradford and to this union three daughters were born. In 1965, the
Waldrep’s moved to Ozark. Then in 1991, he was united in marriage to Cathy Moody.
Over the course of their marriage they have lived in Nixa, Rogersville, and presently
reside in Highlandville for the past four years. They have attended several area churches
and were actively involved in a weekly Bible study. Lewis was a Christian who loved the
Lord and studied His word daily. Lewis worked at Fasco Industries for 27 years where he
was employed as a supervisor. After retirement he worked part time for Loomis Fargo
(Wells Fargo) for the past eight years. Lewis was also very devoted to his family and was
a dedicated father to his children and stepchildren. Lewis was preceded in death by his
father; one brother, Marvin; an infant daughter; and the mother of his children. He is
survived by his wife, Cathy of the home; two daughters, Jackie Waldrep, Ozark, Mo., and
Karen Willbanks and husband Paul, Everton, Mo.; his 95 year old mother, Fannie
Waldrep, Tigard, Ore.; three stepdaughters, Kimberly Anderson and husband Matt,
Kersey, Colo., Wendy Mills and husband Paul, Ozark, Mo., and Juli Highley and
husband Mike, Nixa, Mo.; a brother, Ervin Waldrep, Beaverton, Ore.; a sister, Betty
Apling, Tigard, Ore.; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and other relatives and
many friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial
followed in Hopedale Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, May 12, 2002.
Waldrep, Velta Olivia (Bradford) 4 Jan 1927 - 5 Jan 1996 CCH-N 10 Jan 1996
[Note: Daughter of Freddie & Cleo (Maples) Bradford]
Velta Olivia Waldrep, age 69, of Ozark, went to be with the Lord on January 5,
1996 at 8:50 p.m. in her home. Mrs. Waldrep was born on Saturday, January 4, 1927, in
Ponce, Missouri to Freddie and Cleo (Maples) Bradford. She was a homemaker and
loved her family very much and loved to cook. Mrs. Waldrep attended James River
Assembly of God Church and will be missed by all that knew her. She is preceded in
death by: Her father and an infant daughter. She is survived by: Her two daughters,
Jackie Waldrep, Ozark, and Karen Willbanks, Springfield; her mother, Cleo Bradford,
Ozark; two brothers, Earl Bradford, Walnut Shade, and Ted Bradford, Hesperia, Calif.;
five sisters, Blanche Harris, Winlock, Wash., Juanita Barker, Nixa, June Huff, Ozark,
Eva Scott, Upland, Calif., and Lela Faye Martin, Hillsboro, Oregon; and two
grandchildren, Paul A. Willbanks and Heather Waldrep. Services were on Tuesday,
January 9, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. at Oak Ridge Full Gospel Church with the Reverends John
Lindell and Tim Snider officiating, under the .direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane.

Waldron, James Martin Eugene, Sr. 24 Jun 1948 - 14 Dec 2006 SN-L 17 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Eugene & Mary Ann (Mortnson) Waldron; married Caroline]
James Martin Eugene Waldron, Sr. On December 14, 2006, our beloved husband,
father, grandfather and friend went to be with our Lord, after a long battle of declining
health. James was born June 24, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Eugene and Mary
Ann (Mortnson) Waldron. At the age of 17, he joined the United States Army and served
his country in Vietnam as a Staff Sergeant in the 25th infantry. James was a longtime
resident of Chino, California, working as a superintendent of the Local Carpenters Union
1752. In 2001 James moved to the Sparta, Missouri, area where he continued his building
projects and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. James prided himself
with being a great father and providing for his family. James is survived by his wife
Caroline Waldron; three daughters, Nicole Waldron, of Sparta, Denise Mohr and
husband, Rod, and Dawn Cottrell, both of East Wenatchee, Washington; four sons, James
Waldron, Jr., of Hesperia, California, Robert Waldron and wife, Debbie, of Moreno
Valley, California, Patrick Waldron and wife, Michelle, of Las Vegas, Nevada, and
Robert Rennaker and wife, Kristine, of Phelen, California; brother Martin Waldron and
wife, Barbara, of Sparta; four sisters, Millie Latta and husband, Jon, of Ozark, Thelma
Colburn, of Ontario, California, Sara Jo Waldron and Barbara Hering and husband, Gary,
both of Chino, California; six grandchildren, Kayla, Ashley, Deonna, Lauren, Brandon,
and Ryan; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nieces, nephews and caring friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Guy Waldron; one sister, Linda
George; and two brothers, Timothy Waldron and E.P. Waldron. Funeral services will be
held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 18, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Pastor James Eakins officiating. Burial with full military honors will be held at 1
p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be from 2
to 4 p.m. today, December 17, 2006, in the funeral home.
Waldron, Leanne V. (Cunningham) 6 Feb 1948 - 25 Feb 2006 SN-L 26 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ernest & Hope (Towsley) Cunningham; married Bob Waldron]
Leanne V. Waldron, of Ozark, was called home Saturday, February 25, 2006. She
was born February 8, 1948, in Glens Falls, New York, and was preceded in death by her
parents, Ernest and Hope (Towsley) Cunningham. Leanne was a faithful disciple of
Christ and worshiped at Ozark United Methodist Church. She and her husband, Bob,
worked together as business partners. Leanne was also a loving companion and best
friend to her husband. She loved and nurtured her family and guided them spiritually.
Leanne enjoyed all of God's creatures and creations. She will be sorely missed by all
whose lives she has touched. Survivors include her husband, Bob; three daughters, Lisa
Nettesheim, Gansevoort, New York, Deborah Pears and husband, William, Nixa, and
Bobbie Jo Mark and husband, Jeff, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; two grandchildren, Jennifer
Lynn Nettesheim and Jake Medford; a brother, Ronald Cunningham and wife, Pat,
Goldsboro, North Carolina; other extended family members and friends too numerous to
count. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 28, in Ozark United
Methodist Church with Pastor Rod Kelley officiating. Private burial will follow.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ozark United Methodist Church Building Fund, 2850
State Highway 14 East, Ozark, MO 65721.

Waldron, Minnie (Piere) 1886 - 14 Dec 1949 CCR 22 Dec 1949
[Note: Daughter of William & Minnie Christina Piere; married 1927 P. H. Waldron]
Mrs. P.H. Waldron, 63, died Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the Springfield Baptist
hospital following a short illness. Before her marriage to Mr. Waldron, in 1927, she was
Minnie Piere, born at Wisner, Neb. The Waldrons moved to Nixa 18 years ago where she
was residing at the time of her death. Survivors are her husband and three brothers, Otto,
Gus, and Herman Piere, all of Nebraska. Short services were conducted Friday morning
at 11 o’clock at the Alma Lohmeyer Funeral home in Springfield. The body was taken to
Wisner, Neb., where a second service was held Sunday afternoon with burial in the city
cemetery there.
Wales, James Lawing 26 Apr 1872 - 15 Nov 1953
CCR 19 Nov 1953 p1
Funeral services for James Lawing Wales, 81 who died Sunday, Nov. 15 at the
Haguewood Hospital, following a critical illness of several days, were held Tuesday, Nov
17 at 10:30 a.m. at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Faust Matthews, pastor of the
Ozark Christian Church conducted funeral services and burial was in Payne Cemetery
under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Wales was born at St.
Joseph, Mo. and for many years was a prominent farmer of the Nixa community.
Following his retirement several years ago, he made his home with his daughter. Mrs. C.
W. McConnell and Mr. McConnell at Ozark. Mr. Wales is survived by one daughter,.
Mrs. Verna McConnell of Ozark, a grandson, Anthony McConnell; one sister, Mrs. Clara
Lewis of St. Joseph, Mo; two brothers, George Wales of St. Joseph and Oliver Wales of
Beatrice, Neb.; other relatives and many close friends, both in Nixa and Ozark
Walker, Addie (Breazeale) 1863 - 19 Mar 1953 CCR 26 Mar 1953 p4
Addie Walker, 89, died at her home in Springfield Thursday morning after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Walker was a sister of Oscar Breazeale, northeast of Ozark and the
late George T. Breazeale. Another brother, T. J. Breazeale, lives in Salem. Wash. Funeral
arrangements are incomplete awaiting word from a son who lived in California.
Walker, Alva J., Rev.
8 Dec 1924 - 4 Dec 2001
Rev. Alva J. Walker, 76, Sparta, died Tuesday, December 4, 2001, in his home.
He was born December 8, 1924 in Chadwick, the son of Gat and Elma (Lemler) Walker.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. On January 10, 1946 he and Jean
DeWitt were married. Rev. Walker was an ordained Assembly of God minister. He
served in several churches including Pine Ridge Pentecostal Church for twelve years. He
worked for Native Wood in Ozark and retired as a carpenter for Greene County.
Survivors include his wife, Jean; two sons, Jim Walker and his wife, Nancy and Rick
Walker and his wife, Sue, all of Ozark; four grandchildren, Dana Spinelli, Travis Walker,
Clay and Cole Walker; two step grandsons, Wesley and Justin Byers; eleven brothers and
sisters, Elmer Walker of Chadwick, Delmar Walker of Mossy Head, Fla., Charles
Walker, Melvin Walker, Lillie White, and Ervin Walker, all of Joplin, Dixie Ramsey of
Republic, Arthur Walker of Joplin, Wesley Walker, Virgie Abney and Fern Walker, all of
Ozark. His parents and infant brother, Jonathan, preceded him in death. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben

DeWitt officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, December 5, 2001.
Walker, Arthur 18 Jun 1885 - Feb 1972 OH 2 Mar 1972 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Arthur Walker, 86, of Route 1,
Rogersville, will be held at 1:30 p.m. last Friday in Harmony Baptist church with the
Revs. Howard Blevins and James Melton officiating. Burial was in Ash Grove cemetery
under the direction of Marsh of Rogersville. Mr.. Walker died last Wednesday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. He was a member of the Harmony
Baptist Church and prior to his retirement had been an employee of the Ash Grove Lime
and Cement Company for 50 years. Mr. Walker is survived by his wife, Nellie; two
daughters, Mrs. Oleta Daniel, Route 12, Springfield and Mrs. Helen Moriset, 3407
Mentor, Springfield; a step-daughter, Mrs. Hazel Littrell of Parkville; and one step
grandchild and eight step great grandchildren.
Walker, Barbara Louise 22 Feb 1947 - 11 Apr 1947 CCR 17 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd & ? (Robertson) Walker]
Barbara Louise Walker was born Feb. 22, 1947 to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walker of
Chadwick and passed away April 11, 1947. Besides her parents, she is survived by one
sister, Willa Jean, of the home; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Robertson
of Long Run, Mo.; and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Walker of
Chadwick. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon in the Chadwick Union church
with Mrs. Bill Stone officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick cemetery under direction of
the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Walker, Basil R. 9 Mar 1900 - 6 May 1948 CCR 13 May 1948
[Note: Son of Jim & Iva (Newton) Walker; married 28 May 1925 CCM Eula Edna Mills
23 Sep 1906 - 12 Jun 2002]
Basil Walker was born in Christian county, Missouri on March 9, 1900, and
passed away at his home near Bradleyville, Mo., on May 6, 1948. He was a lifelong
resident of Christian county. He was united in marriage to Miss Eula Mills on May 28,
1924, and to this union two children were born. He was a member of the Church of Christ
near Bradleyville and took an active part in the work of the church. Survivors are his
wife, Eula; one son, J.W. of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Marie Jones of Monett, Mo.;
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walker of Oldfield; two brothers, Paul and John Walker;
one grandson, Glen Walker Jones of Monett. Funeral services were conducted Sunday
afternoon in the Bradleyville school auditorium by Bro. Porter with burial in the Sparta
cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Walker, Brianna Lynn 31 May 2001 - 7 Jun 2005 SN-L 9 Jun 2005
[Note: Daughter of Bradley & Vinecia (Burks) Walker]
Brianna Lynn Walker, four year old daughter of Bradley and Vinecia (Burks)
Walker, passed away in St. John's Regional Health Center Tuesday, June 7, 2005, from
injuries sustained in a horse riding accident. She was born May 31, 2001. Brianna was a
special spirited girl who loved every living creature. Her favorite activities included

being outdoors with animals, playing Tee-Ball, or going to a rodeo. Her smile touched
everyone's heart. The loving family who misses her include her parents, Bradley and
Vinecia, Sparta; grandparents, Judy Malisch, Huntsville, Ark., and Mike and Patty Jo
Walker, Oldfield; great-grandparents, Todd and Bonnie Walker, Oldfield, and Georgia
Phillips, Sparta; a great-great-grandfather, Louie Johnson, Elkhead; aunts and uncles,
Neva and Jimmy Bollenbach, Byhalia, Miss., Mellenie and Donnie Varnell, Huntsville,
Ark., Arnold and Tracy Burks, Kempner, Texas, Daphne and Josh Loveland, Sparta, and
Kendle and Joey Blacksher, Oldfield; first cousins, Dexter Loveland, Brett and Bailey
Bollenbach, Joshua Burks, Kenneth McLoud, Ali Burks, Zack Beningston, and Jessica
and Lyle Burks; and many other relatives and friends. A graveside funeral will be at 3
p.m. Friday, June 10, in Oldfield Cemetery with Chuck Eakins and Bally Johnson
officiating. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Memorial contributions may be made in Brianna's memory at Legacy Bank, Sparta, First
Home Savings Bank, Sparta, or Adams Funeral Home. The memorials will be donated to
St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network in Brianna's name.
Walker, Charles L. 1882 - 25 Jul 1953 CCR 30 Jul 1953 p5
Funeral services for Charles L. Walker, 71, former Ozark banker, who died at 6
o’clock Saturday morning in Haguewood Hospital, following a paralytic stroke, were
held at 2 o’clock Monday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mr. Walker was
cashier at the Bank of Ozark until 1922, when he went to work for an insurance company
in an investigating capacity. His father, T. B. Walker, a Christian County pioneer, was
one of the organizers of the Bank of Ozark. His grandfather, J. J. C. Breazeale, was an
early-day Christian County representative in the state legislature. Mr. Walker was one of
the first bankers to attempts to interest farmers in making the Ozarks a dairying center.
He retired from the insurance business in 1957, making his home in Milwaukee, Wis. and
Ozark until returning permanently to Ozark last spring. Surviving are a son, Hal Walker
of Milwaukee and the widow, Mary of Springfield. The Rev. Sears Riepma officiated at
the funeral services and burial was in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield.
Walker, Clifford 27 Jul 1918 - 16 Apr 2006 SN-L 18 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Rufus & Ella (Harris) Walker; married 26 Jul 1946 Naomi Elizabeth
Turner ]
Clifford Walker, son of Rufus Walker and Ella (Harris) Walker was born on July
27, 1918, in Girdner, Mo., (Douglas County) and departed this life on April 16, 2006, in
his home in Ava with his family surrounding him, at the age of 87 years, eight months
and 19 days. He was a lifelong resident of the Ava community. On July 26, 1946,
Clifford and Naomi Elizabeth Turner were united in marriage at Mtn. Home, Ark., and to
this union one daughter was born. He was a member of the First So. Baptist Church, Ava.
Clifford loved and adored his family. Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; two
sisters, Ruby Walker and Lula Dye; one brother, Sammie Walker; and a grandson, Jason
Byerley. He is survived by his wife, Naomi, of 59.5 years of the home in Ava; one
daughter and husband, Sue and Roy Byerley, Rogersville, Mo.; a grandson and wife,
Matthew Walker and Marissa Byerley, Nixa, Mo.; a great-grand- daughter, Emma
Elizabeth Byerley and her mother, Vicki Byerley, Ozark, Mo.; one sister and husband,
Alice and Clayton Rippee, Ava; one brother and wife, Leroy and Nancy Walker,

Springfield; and a host of relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Wed., April 19,
2006, 10 a.m. at the Smith Cemetery, Rogersville, Mo., with the Rev. Nolan Carrier
officiating. Visitation is this evening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral
Home, Ava, Mo.
Walker, Deana (Little) 13 May 1944 - 12 Sep 1965
CCR 16 Dec 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Millard & ? (?) Little]
Mrs. Deana Walker, 21, of Highlandville, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital. An attendant at Harris Funeral Home listed cause of death as infectious
hepatitis. A lifelong resident of Highlandville and a member of the Highlandville Baptist
Church, she is survived by a daughters, Janice K.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Millard
Little, with whom she resided; her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Little of Ozark; a
brothers, Gerald Little and a sister, Miss Wilma Lee Little, both of the home. Services
were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Highlandville Baptist Church under direction of Harris of
Ozark. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery.
Walker, Deborah M. (McNell) 1898 - 13 Apr 1969 CCR 17 Apr 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Deborah M. Walker, 70, of Gainesville were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in the Church of Christ in Gainesville with Evangelist Cliff Stewart officiating.
Burial was in Sims Cemetery near Gainesville under direction of Clinkingbeard. A
longtime resident of this area, Mrs. Walker died at 9:15 a.m. Sunday in Baxter General
Hospital, Mountain Home, Ark. after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband,
Charles; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Julian, Mesquite, Texas, and Mrs. Mary Robirds,
Ozark; and five sons, Charles, Walter and Bobby, all of Gainesville and Sidney and
James, both of West Plains. Other survivors include two brothers, Cleveland McNell,
state of Oklahoma and Talmake, Calico Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Mrs. Alba Peck, Calico
Rock and Mrs. Rusha Miller, Kansas City; and 10 grandchildren.
Walker, Dewey Chester 2 May 1921 - 21 Jun 1998 CCH-N 1 Jul 1998
[Note: Son of Lum & Mindy (Manning) Walker]
Dewey Chester Walker, age 77, of Ozark, died Sunday, June 21, 1998, in his
home. He was born May 2, 1921, in Ava, and was the son of Lum and Mindy (Manning)
Walker. He served his country in the U.S. Army World War II. Mr. Walker lived in
California for 33 years and was a member of the Carpenter's Union. He was a member of
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Survivors include: a daughter, Patsy
Walker, of the home; a son, Burl Griffin, Sr., Jefferson City; 17 grandchildren; eight
adopted grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson, Noah James
Lopp; two sisters, Mabel Sexton, Ava; and Sybil Millsap, California; and a brother,
Claude Walker, California. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Nancy; and
a son, Lloyd Griffin. A funeral mass was Wednesday, June 24, 1998, in St. Joseph the
Worker Catholic Church, Ozark; with Father David Hulshof officiating. Burial was in
Weaver Cemetery, St. Joseph the Worker Section, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. A prayer service was Tuesday in the funeral home with visitation
following.
Walker, Donald R. 8 Oct 1932 - 30 Jan 1991 NN-E 14 Feb 1991 & NN-E 21 Feb 1991

[Note: Son of Bredner & Elois Boutecou Walker; married 1956 Betty Hilmes]
Donald R. Walker, 68, of Charleston, Ill., formerly of Springfield, died suddenly
of a heart attack in his home, January 30,1991. He was born Oct. 8, 1932. He graduated
from Springfield Senior High School in 1951. He married Betty Hilmes of Springfield in
1956. Walker was director of purchasing for Trailmobile. He was a member of the
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and had served in the United States Navy. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Breb and Elois Walker. He is survived by his wife,
Betty; three sons, Robert Walker, Los Angeles, Calif., David Walker, Chicago, Ill., and
Steve Walker, of the home; three daughters, Cynthia Walker, Merced, Calif., Laura
Walker, Chicago, and R. Tracy (Valerie) Jessup, Mattoon, Ill.; and three sisters, Joyce
Roberts Hutchins and Jeanne Clark, both of Ozark; and Bonnie Walker, Glen Ridge, N.J.
Services were held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mattoon, Ill., Feb.
2, with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston, Ill.
Walker, Donna 23 Jul 1953 - 3 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p1
AND
Workman, Millard F. “Muff” 15 Dec 1943 - 2 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Nadine (?) Workman]
Mishaps have plagued this area the last few days. Friday night after 10 p.m.
Millard F. Workman, 30 year old Sparta man, was walking along Highway 65 near James
River when he was struck by a car driven by a St. Joseph man. Known to most as “Muff”.
Workman lived at Sparta most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean; a son,
Mike of Ozark; three daughters, Bobbie of Ozark and Nadra and Billie, both of Kansas
City; his mother, Mrs. Nadine Workman, Sparta; a half-brother, John Wade of Ozark;
two brothers, Mickey of Ozark and Jim of Chadwick; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Nancy
Roller, Sparta and Mrs. Peggy Webb, Grandview, Wash. Services were held at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery.
Saturday night, Donna Walker, 21, of Republic and her 24-year-old companion
Phil Golden, also of Republic were on an outing at the Hootentown Arch, a natural bridge
over James River, just west of the county line. It was reported Donna was collecting
wood for a campsite when she fell from the arch which is about 130 feet high. He
companion grabbed for her, and he too went over the side. Donna apparently died at the
scene. Phil was last reported in satisfactory condition, after being admitted to St. John’s
Hospital.
A Monday evening accident north of Ozark on Highway 65 at Christian County
Route CC resulted in injury to five persons. Taken to Cox Medical Center were Gerald
Lee Bloomer, 16, Ozark, suffered head lacerations and possible head injuries; his mother,
Mrs. Treva Bloomer, 44, received a right leg fracture; her son, Tim, 17, released after
treatment of facial lacerations and other injuries, and Jamie Morris, 18, Rogersville,
admitted to the intensive care unit with head and shoulder injuries. The Thomas youth
was driving west on CC when he apparently pulled from a stop sign onto the path of a
pickup driven by Gerald Bloomer.
Walker, Donna June (Stevens) 15 Jul 1929 - 25 Jul 1996 CCH-N 27 Jul 1996

Donna June (Stevens) Walker, a resident of Baton Rouge died at her home on
Thursday, July 25, 1996. She was 67 years old and a native of Garrison, MO. Private
services were held on Saturday. Burial was in Greenoaks Memorial Park. She is survived
by three daughters, Janice Cook, Marsha Baumann, Patricia Bryant, all of Baton Rouge;
two sons, Jimmy Stephens of Ozark, Mo., and Mike Walker of Denham Springs, LA; a
sister, Ruth Maggard of Rogersville, Mo., two brothers, Gene Stevens and Carl Stevens,
both of Garrison, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in
death by her husband Billy J. Walker, father Delmar Stevens, mother Beulah Stevens,
stepmother Beryl Stevens, a brother Jerry Stevens. Pallbearers were members of Tempe
Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church or the
American Cancer Society.
Walker, Earl Waldo 22 May 1916 - 4 May 2005 SN-L 5 May 2005
[Note: Son of William D. & May M. (Alcorn) Walker; married 1938 Adelia Kenyon;
married second Jean "Pat" Childers; married third Betty VanMeter]
Earl Waldo Walker, age 89, of Branson, formerly of Ava, passed away
Wednesday, May 4, 2005. He was born March 22, 1916, in Chadwick, the son of Will
and Mae (Alcorn) Walker. He married Adelia Kenyon in 1938 and later married Norma
Jean "Pat" Childers who preceded him in death. He was a retired dry wall construction
worker. Mr. Walker loved the Lord and enjoyed singing and playing music in area
churches. Survivors include: his wife, Betty VanMeter; a daughter, Shirley Ponder and
husband, Melvin, Chadwick; Betty's two children, Onemega Elliott, Port St. Lucie,
Florida, and Roena Paul, LaGrange, Ohio; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
a brother, Johnny Walker, Ponce de Leon; a sister, Hazel Moody, Chadwick; nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Larry Walker and Stanley Walker.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Ben DeWitt, Rev. Gary Hall, and Rev. Jim Campbell officiating. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.
Walker, Edna R. (Wolfe) 18 Jul 1928 - 31 Jan 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of David & May (Tarwater) Wolfe; married 12 Feb 1944 Howard C.
Walker 6 Nov 1926 - 28 Feb 1998]
Edna R. Walker, 70, passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, in Springfield. Edna was born
July 18, 1928 at Foreman, Arkansas, the daughter of David and May (Tarwater) Wolfe.
She married Howard C. Walker on Feb. 12, 1944 at Berryville, Arkansas, who preceded
her in death in 1998. Edna was a homemaker and an active member of Wright's Chapel
Full Gospel Church in Hurley. Edna is survived by three daughters; Lynda Lutgen and
Davanil Rehagen, both of Nixa, and Patty Knudson, Rockaway Beach, two sons; Don
Walker, Billings and Wayne Walker, Salt Lake City, Utah, 15 grandchildren and 20
great-grandchildren. Funeral services were 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Harris, a
Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa with the Reverend Rick Flood officiating. Burial was in
Glenn Cemetery, Nixa.
Walker, Elda M. (Robertson) 8 Nov 1921 - 8 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin H. & Fannie (Pollard) Robertson; married Lloyd Delmer
Walker 17 May 1918 - 19 Oct 2002]

Elda M. Walker, 66, of Sparta, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday at St. John's Regional
Health Center; Springfield. Services for Mrs. Walker were held Monday at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Benny Dewitt officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery. A native of Long Run, Mrs. Walker had lived in Sparta for the past
20 years. She and her husband, Lloyd, recently celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary. Mrs. Walker had been employed as a cook for the Sparta schools and had
worked for the Hagale Garment Factory. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church,
Oldfield. Her survivors include her husband, Lloyd, of the home; three daughters, Mrs.
Willa Jean Ankrom, Bolivar, Mrs. Joan House, Ozark, and Mrs. Brenda Hargis, Ozark;
11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four brothers, Basil Pollard, Independence,
Lonnie and Leonard Robertson of Ozark, and Tom Robertson of Long Run; and five
sisters, Mrs. Ruby Gifford, Flora Vista, New Mexico, Mrs. Hazel Youngblood, Branson,
Mrs. Brooksie Welch, Kimberling City, and Mrs. Wilma Hessee and Mrs. Helen Jamison,
both of Kansas City.
Walker, Eula (Mills) 23 Sep 1906 - 12 Jun 2002
Eula (Mills) Walker, 95, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, 2002 in
Belleville Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, Ill. Eula was born September 23,
1906 in Merritt, Mo. to William T. and Ella (Merritt) Mills. In 1924, she was united in
marriage to Basil R. Walker in Christian County and to this union two children were
born. She was a retired teacher, having taught for 45 years in Belleville, Ill., Rolla, Mo.,
Southwestern Illinois College (formerly Belleville Area College), and the southwest
Missouri area. Her hobbies and pastimes included gardening, knitting and traveling. She
was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ, and presently an active member of the
Belleville Church of Christ, a charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, and a Pink
Angel volunteer at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Eula was preceded in death by both of
her parents; her husband, Basil R. Walker; two brothers, Ray Mills and B. Mills; and a
sister, Louise Mills. She is survived by her son, James W. Walker and wife Hilda, St.
Louis, Mo.; a daughter, Marie E. Jones, Monett, Mo.; sister-in-law, Fern Mills; five
grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 4 p.m. today, June 15, 2002 in Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Pastor Jon Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery,
Sparta, Mo. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to service time today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, June 15, 2002
Walker, Flora A. (Wasson) 27 Sep 1866 - 8 Nov 1958 CCR 20 Nov 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Flora A. Walker, 92, who died Nov. 8 at her home in
Nixa, were held Monday Nov.. 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with
Rev, Fred Jackman officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Mrs. Walker taught school for 11 years in Stone and Christian Counties and was a
member of the Ozark Baptist Church. Mr. Walker preceded her in death in 1927. She is
survived by one sister, Mrs. Nannie Goddard of the home who is the last survivors of
nine children of John Thomas and Lucinda Caroline Wasson; a nephew, John R. Rice of
Springfield who was reared in Mrs. Walker’s home; another nephew, Robert Rice of
Nixa, who was reared in the home of Mrs. Goddard and several nieces and nephews.

Walker, Fred 15 Apr 1894 - 17 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Son of Albert J. & Louiza Eveline Tennessee (Burks) Walker; married 17 Mar
1918 Minnie Melvina Jackson]
Fred Walker, son of A.J. and Louisa Walker, was born April 15, 1894 and passed
away at his home near Bruner on September 17, 1951. He had spent his lifetime in the
same community. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife,
Minnie; two daughters, Mrs. Manford Grimes of Bruner and Mrs. Harold Joslin of Ava;
three grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Laura McHaffie and Mrs. Ollie Johns of Bruner,
Mrs. Lula Harville of Keltner and Mrs. Ella Aleshire of Paris Island, SC. Funeral services
were conducted Thursday afternoon at the church near Bruner. Interment was in the
McHaffie cemetery north of Bruner under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Walker, Gat 22 Jun 1884 - 14 Jan 1967 CCR 19 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: married Elma G. Lamier 19 Jul 1902 - 26 Apr 1985]
Gat Walker, 82, died early Saturday, Jan. 14, in his home nine miles southwest of
Chadwick. Surviving are his wife, Elma; eight sons, Elmer and Alva, both of Chadwick;
Delmer, Moseyhead, Fla., Charles, Melvin, Ervin, Arthur and Wesley, all of Joplin; four
daughters, Mrs. Lillie White, Joplin, Mrs. Dixie Ramsey, Republic, Mrs, Vergia McTeer,
Sparta, and Miss Fern Walker, of the home; a brother, Will, Chadwick; a sister, Mrs.
Bertha Latrop, Ozark; 20 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Chadwick Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley
Shipman officiating. Burial was at Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Walker, Glen Hubert 23 Dec 1914 - 24 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: Son of ? & Edith (?) Walker; married Josephine]
BILLINGS - Glen H. Walker, 62, Billings, died Monday evening in St. John’s
Hospital where he had been a patient for one day, according to a funeral home
spokesman. He was a member of St, Joseph Catholic Church of Billings. A World War
II Navy veteran, Mr. Walker was a member of the Billings VFW and the American
Legion. He was also a retired employe of the Corps of Engineers in Little Rock, Ark.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine; a son,. Robert Glen of Billings; a daughter, Mrs.
Carl G. Kruger, Springfield; his mother, Mrs. Edith Walker of the state of California, a
brother, Don of the state of California; two sisters, Mrs. Thelma Meeker and Mrs.
Darlene Estes, both of the state of California. Meadors of Billings will announce
arrangements.
AND
Walker, Glen Hubert 23 Dec 1914 - 24 Oct 1977 OH 10 Nov 1977 p16
[Note: Son of Charles & Edith (Moser) Walker]
Rosary services for Glen H. Walker, 62, Billings, were at 7:30 p.m. today in
Meadors Chapel here. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in St. Joseph Catholic Church
here with the Rev. Joseph Frain officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Mr.
Walker died Monday evening in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield where he had been a
patient for one day, according to a funeral home spokesman.
Walker, Harry M., Dr. 4 May 1888 - 27 Apr 1971 CCR 29 Apr 1971 p8

[Note: Son of David R. & Emma L. Walker]
Dr. Harry M. Walker, 83, died Tuesday, April 27, at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. John Shanley at Arcadia, Calif. after a short illness. Dr. Walker, a native of Ozark,
the son of the late David and Emma Walker, was a member of the Ozark Christian
Church. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at Salt Lake City with burial there.
Survivors are two daughters, Mrs. Shanley of Arcadia, and Mrs. Kent Newman of
Columbia Falls, Mont.; two sisters, Mrs. P. J. Thompson of Long Beach, Calif. and Mrs.
Hiram Givan of Ozark; one brother, Radford Walker of Downey, Calif.; seven
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Walker, Herbert Lee 30 Nov 1919 - 21 Aug 1996 CCH-N 24 Aug 1996
[Note: Son of Jess & Grace Walker; married 20 Dec 1947 Mary May McManmie 8 Aug
1925 - 4 Feb 1995]
Herbert Lee Walker, age 76, died Wednesday, August 21, 1996, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. He was born November 30, 1919 in Sampsel, Missouri and was
the son of Jess and Grace Walker. He was a United States marine veteran. Mr. Walker
was selfemployed. On December 20, 1947 he was united in marriage to Mary May
McManmie. In 1985 they moved to Ozark from Texas. He was preceded in death by his
wife on February 4, 1995. Mr. Walker attended Ozark General Baptist Church. Survivors
include: two daughters, Audrie VanKirk and her husband, Scott, Ozark, and Linda Culver
and her husband, Arthur, Springfield, Illinois; six grandchildren, Dane, Shane, Steve,
David, Angela, and Amy; four great-grandchildren, Aisha, McKenzie, Brittany, and
Catherine; five brothers, Lyle Walker, Branson, Marvin Walker, Escandido, California,
Clifford Walker, Boise, Idaho, Forrest Walker, Chillicothe; and Cecil Walker,
Jacksonville, Florida; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday,
August 24, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial
will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Walker, Hershel Garland 14 Sep 1910 - 25 Mar 1948 CCR 1 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Frank & Varnia (Bell) Walker]
Hershel Garland Walker was born Sept. 14, 1910, and departed this life March 25,
1948, at the age of 37 years, six months and 11 days. He was born near Ava, Mo., to Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Walker and moved to Chadwick at an early age where he spent most of
his life. His father preceded him in death several years ago. Survivors include his mother,
Mrs. Varnia Walker, of the home; two brothers, Ivan Walker of Wichita, Kansas, and
Fred Walker of Chadwick, one niece, Mrs. Betty Hudson, and a nephew, Bob Walker,
who were reared in the home; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rosa Bell of
Chadwick. Hershel was converted to Christ a short time before his death. Funeral
services were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 26, in Chadwick Union church with Rev.
Tom Weter officiating. Burial was made in Chadwick cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Walker, Howard Clinton 6 Nov 1926 -28 Feb 1998 CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
Howard Clinton Walker was born to Clyde Walker and Delia Matte Howard
Walker on Nov. 6, 1926 at Marble, Ark. Howard died Feb. 28, 1998 in Springfield.
Howard was married to Edna Wolfe Walker on Feb. 12, 1944 at Berryville, Ark:;

Howard and Edna recently celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary. Howard was a
retired auto body and fender mechanic. Howard was an active member of Wrights Chapel
Full Gospel Church, in Hurley. Howard is survived by his wife Edna, five children Lynda
Lutgen of Nixa; Don Walker of Billings; Patty Knudson of Rockaway Beach, Wayne
Walker of Salt Lake City Utah; and Davanil Dyer of Nixa. Howard has 15 grandchildren,
20 great grandchildren. One sister, Berta Lee Lee of Springdale Ark.; one brother Harley
Walker of Huntsville, Ark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home in Nixa. Visitation will be Tuesday evening March 3 from 7-8
p.m. Pallbearers will be Bobby Ltgen, Donnie Walker, Bradley Walker, Mike Walker,
Vance Jenkins, Scottie Jenkins, Eric Jenkins, Aarron Rapp.
Walker, James C. 1877 - 6 Dec 1955
CCR 15 Dec 1955 p1
Funeral services for James C. Walker, 75, who died December 6 at his home near
Oldfield were held Friday afternoon at the Oldfield Church of Christ with Evangelist
Bennett Land officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. He was born at Ozark, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Walker
and spent most of his life in the Oldfield community. He was a member of the Fairview
Baptist Church. Survivors iunclude two sons, Paul and John Walker of Oldfield, nine
grandchildren and four great grandchilden; two sisters, Mrs. Susie W___ of Salida, Colo,
and Mrs. George Osborn of Sparta, other relatives and a host of friends.
Walker, James L. 1885 - 13 Sep 1962 CCR 20 Sep 1962 p1
[Note: Son of ? & Nancy Jane (Choate) Walker - shares tombstone in Ponce de Leon
Cemetery with his mother]
Funeral services for James L. Walker, 77, who died Thursday, September 13, in
Kansas City, who lived the past year, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ponce de Leon
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark. He formerly lived in Ponce
de Leon. Survivors include a half-brother, Clarence R. Clark of Rockport, Ill. and a halfsister, Mrs. Gladys Cargile of Kansas City
Walker, James "Jim" Lester 15 Feb 1911 - 22 Aug 2006 SN-L 1 Sep 2006 & SN-L 2
Sep 2006
[Note: Son of Herschel Austin & Florence (Purcell) Walker; married 5 May 1935 Ada
Ruth Swearengin 22 Jan 1914 - 24 Sept 1994]
James Lester "Jim" Walker, age 95, passed away August 22, 2006, at James River
Care Center in Springfield. He was born February 15, 1911, in Christian County, Mo., the
son of Herschel Austin and Florence (Purcell) Walker. Jim was united in marriage to Ada
Ruth Swearengin on May 5, 1935, and they shared 59 years together before Ada's death
in 1994. Jim remained on the farm south of Fordland, Mo., until his health failed in 2004.
Besides his wife Ada, preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Roxie; one
brother, William "Willie" Walker; four sisters, Georgia McHaffie, Tina Brown, Ruby
McKee, and Beulah Swearengin. Jim is survived by nephews, nieces, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Preston-Marsh
Funeral Home in Rogersville, Mo. Pastor Fredrick Overly of Union Chapel Baptist
Church will officiate the services. Burial will follow in McHaffie Cemetery. Relatives
and friends may call at the funeral home after 9 a.m. today, September 1, 2006.

AND
Walker, James "Jim" Lester
James Lester "Jim" Walker, age 95, passed away August 22, 2006, at James River
Care Center in Springfield. He was born February 15, 1911, in Christian County, Mo., the
son of Herschel Austin and Florence (Purcell) Walker. Jim was united in marriage to Ada
Ruth Swearengin on May 5, 1935, and they shared 59 years together before Ada's death
in 1994. Jim remained on the farm south of Fordland, Mo., until his health failed in 2004.
Besides his wife Ada, preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Roxie; one
brother, William "Willie" Walker; four sister, Georgia McHaffie, Tina Brown, Ruby
McKee, and Beulah Swearengin. Jim is survived by nephews, nieces, and many friends.
Funeral services will be held today, September 2, 2006, at 2 p.m. at Preston-Marsh
Funeral Home in Rogersville, Mo. Pastor Fredrick Overly of Union Chapel Baptist
Church will officiate the services. Burial will follow in McHaffie Cemetery.
Walker, John Roy "Johnny" 15 Jul 1946 - 27 Oct 2006 SN-L 29 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of John W. & Mildred (Berry) Walker; married 22 Sep 1966 Judy Ewing]
John Roy "Johnny” Walker, age 60, of Oldfield, passed away Friday, October 27,
2006. He was born July 15, 1946, the son of John W. and Mildred (Berry) Walker. He
graduated from Chadwick High School and Draughn's Business College in Springfield.
On September 22, 1966, he and Judy Ewing were united in marriage. Johnny was a wellknown musician in the area. He played and sang with "Kountry Konfusion” before the
birth of the "Oldfield Opry“. Although disabled from Muscular Dystrophy for many
years, Johnny was instrumental in the building and success of this group and its facility.
He was a member of the Oldfield Church of Christ. He loved to fish and hunt, and in
recent years became a gun trader. His laughter and sense of humor will be missed as
much as his music. He was an inspiration to all who knew him. Survivors include his
wife, Judy; two daughters, Kimberly Jones and husband, Russ, Garrison, and Dawn
Taylor and husband, Scott, Chadwick; six grandchildren, Colten, Shelby, and Stevi Jones,
Zach and T.J. Daugherty, and Cory Taylor; his mother, Mildred Walker, Oldfield; a
brother, Tom Walker, Strafford; a nephew, Bryan Walker, other relatives and many
friends. His father, John W. Walker preceded him in death. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Monday, October 30, in Oldfield Church of Christ with Chuck Eakins officiating.
Burial will follow in Oldfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oldfield Opry.
Walker, John Talley 29 Aug 1894 - 14 Jun 1951 CCR 28 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of Sherman & Ellen Walker; married Ida Mae]
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Fairview church near Sparta for
John T. Walker, 56, who died June 14 at the Veteran’s hospital in Long Beach, CA.
Burial was made in the church cemetery. Born in the Sparta community, Mr. Walker later
moved to Springfield, and seven years ago went to live in Long Beach. He is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Whaley of the Red Dot Café in Ozark; and two sons, John
T., Jr. of Springfield and Jackie of Ozark, who was discharged from the Navy just in time
to attend his father’s funeral.
Walker, John W. 14 Nov 1920 - 19 Jun 2003

John W. Walker, 82, Oldfield, passed away at 2:55 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2003
in his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1920, the son of James C. and Rose Walker. Walker
served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. He was united in marriage to
Mildred Irene Berry on Sept. 22, 1941. Walker served as Post Master for Oldfield from
1956 until 1985. He was a member of Oldfield Church of Christ. He was instrumental in
establishing and remained active in the Oldfield Opry. He was preceded in death by his
parents; and two brothers, Basil and Paul. Survivors include his wife, Mildred; two sons,
Johnny Walker and wife Judy, Oldfield, and Tom Walker, Strafford; three grandchildren,
Kimberly Jo Jones, Dawn Rachel Taylor and Bryan W. Walker; six great-grandchildren,
Colton Jones, Shelby Jones, Stevie Jones, Zach Daugherty, Taylor Daugherty and Cory
Taylor. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. June 21 in Oldfield Church of Christ with
Chuck Eakins officiating. Burial followed in Oldfield Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Walker, Joseph Grant 1866 - 18 Mar 1949 CCR 24 Mar 1949
[Note: married 5 Jan 1888 Sarah E. Mapes 30 Sep 1867 - 5 Jan 1935]
Funeral services for Joseph Grant Walker, 82, who died March 18 at his home
southwest of Chadwick in the Oakwood community, were held Monday afternoon at
Oakwood Baptist church with Rev. Reg. M. Mapes officiating. Burial was in Fairview
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick. He was born at
Fairview, MO and had been a resident of the Chadwick community for 40 years. He was
a member of the Christian church. In 1888, he was married to Sarah Mapes. The wife and
four children preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Finker
of St. Louis and one brother, Sherman of Oklahoma, other relatives and a host of friends.
Walker, Lloyd Delmer 17 May 1918 -19 Oct 2002 CCH-N 23 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Will and Mae Walker; married first Elda M. 8 Nov 1921 - 8 Apr 1988;
married second Helen]
Lloyd Delmer Walker, son of Will and Mae (Alcorn) Walker, died Oct. 19 at
Skaggs community Health Care in Branson, at the age of 84 years, four months and two
days. He was preceded in death by: His parents, Will and Mae Walker; two daughters,
Barbara Walker and Willa Jean Ankrom; a sister, Mable Pierce, and his first wife, Elda.
Survivors include: His wife, Helen, three daughters, Jo Ann Plaster, Willard, Brenda
Walker, Ozark, and Cindie Hopper, Branson; three sons, Jim Coffelt, Ponce de Leon,
Ron Coffelt, Branson, and Glen Braden, Kimberling City; two brothers, Earl Walker,
Branson, and Johnny Walker, Ponce de Leon; a sister, Hazel Moody, Chadwick; 23
grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; and many friends and
loved ones. Walker was a mechanic most of his life. He attended Pine Ridge Church and
The Apostolic Church of Reeds Spring. He had been a minister, and loved to play the
guitar and sing. He also loved to hunt and fish. Funeral services were held Oct. 23, 2002
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Phillip Coffelt and Rev. Robert Gideon
officiating. Burial followed in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Walker, Lucinda (Maynard) Steele
1878 - 1953
Mrs. Lucinda Walker, 75, died at 4:10 p.m. yesterday in the home of a daughter,
Mrs. Tilda Sparkman of Battlefield. Mrs. Walker suffered a stroke a few hours before her

death. She had lived with her daughter for the past five years. Before that, Mrs. Walker
had spent most of her life in Nixa. Besides the daughter, she is survived by a son, Everett
Steele of Springfield; two other daughters, Mrs. Emma Ortman of Turlock, Calif., and
Mrs. Dorothy Arndt of Nixa; four brothers, Ira, Grover and John Maynard, all of
Springfield, and Cornelius Maynard of Nixa; four sisters, Mrs. Bill Word and Mrs. Hattie
Faught, both of Springfield, Mrs. Jane Faught of Nixa and Mrs. Tilda Norton, also of
Nixa; 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of
Harris of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1953 in the margin.
AND
Walker, Lucinda (Maynard) Steele
1878 - 12 Mar 1953 CCR 19 Mar 1953 p8
Mrs. Lucinda Maynard Walker was born in 1878 near Nixa, the daughter of
Lewis and Martha Maynard and died in the home of a daughter in Battlefield on March
12, 1953 at the age of 75. She was united in marriage to Abe Steel in 1898 and to this
union one son was born. In 1908 she was united in marriage to Marshall Walker and to
this union three daughters were born. Mr. Walker preceded her in death in 1942. While a
young woman, Mrs. Walker obeyed the Gospel and united with the Christian Church.
Survivors are one son, Everett Steel of Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Emma Ortlan of
Turlock, Calif., Mrs. Tilda Sparkman of Battlefield; and Mrs. Dorothy Arndt of Nixa;
four brothers, four sisters, 17 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Sunday afternoon, March 15 in Union Chapel west of Nixa with Rev. Roscoe
Hardin officiating. Burial was in McConnell Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Walker, Luther
15 Apr 1880 - 30 Jan 1968 CCR 1 Feb 1968 p8
[Note: married Anna Moore 2 Nov 1893 - 21 Oct 1978]
Luther Walker, 87, of Ponce de Leon, died at 2:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Bilyeu
Nursing Home in Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Annie, of the home; two sons,
Theodore, Neosho, and Carl, Springfield; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Henry, Spokane;
one brother, Bill Walker, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Mary Pritchard, Springfield, and a
number of grand and great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the
Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in
the Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris.
Walker, Marion Alonzo “Lon” 5 May 1863 - 11 Dec 1961
CCR 7 Dec 1961 p1
[Note: in 1187 married Julia Ann 4 Apr 1870 - 4 May 1946]
Funeral services for Marion Alonzo “Lon” Walker, 98, who died Monday at the
Christian Rest Home in Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa
with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in the Payne Cemetery. Mr.
Walker, who had lived in Springfield since 1947, and prior to that in Nixa and Ozark,
was a member of the South Street Baptist Church. He is survived by a son Harry of 905
S. New, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Reba Eoff and Mrs. Florence Perryman, both of
Nixa; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Walker, Mary Elizabeth (Self) 12 Jun 1887 - 24 Dec 1948 CCR 30 Dec 1948
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Mary Self; married 24 Aug 1910 Vardeman R. Walker]

Mary Elizabeth Walker was born to John A. and Mary Self in Webster county,
near Elkland, June 12 1887, and died Dec. 24, 1948, in her home in Republic, at the age
of 70 years, six months and 12 days. She had been in very poor health for the past month.
She was united in marriage Aug. 24, 1910, to Vardeman R. Walker. Surviving besides
the husband, Vardeman, are six nieces and four nephews. Graveside services were held
Sunday afternoon, Dec. 26, at 3 o’clock in the Republic Greenwood cemetery, with the
Rev. Robert Gottas officiating. Burial was made under the direction of the Maples-Harris
Funeral Home of Clever.
Walker, Mary Emma Delena “Lena” (Henslee) 19 Nov 1899 - 18 Feb 1964 CCR 20
Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Marrried Joseph Walter “Walt” Walker]
Mrs. Lena Walker, 54, Route 1, Strafford, who had lived in that community 24
years, died at Burge Protestant Hospital at 5:53 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Walker is survived by
six sons, Lloyd, Floyd, Glen and Archie Lee, all of Route 1, Strafford, Lena, Route 10,
Springfield and Joe Walker, Moberly; two daughters, Mrs. Hester Smith, Route 1,
Strafford and Miss Myrtle Walker of the one on Route 1, Strafford; 21 grandchildren; a
great grandchild’ three brothers, Winfred, Chadwick, Winsor, state of California and
Wills Walker, Wiseman, Ark. and three sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Wilson, Springfield, Mrs.
Nina Beyers, Denver, Colo, and Mrs. Lissie Dobbs of Chowchilla, Calif. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Ridley Thomas
officiating. Burial will be in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Walker, Mary L. 18 Jul 1922 - 25 Oct 1988 OH 3 Nov 1988
Mary L. Walker, 66, died at 5:35 a.m. Oct. 25 at Cox Medical Center North;
Springfield, after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Walker were held Oct. 27 in
Brookline Cemetery.
Walker, Mary May (McManmie) 8 Aug. 1925 – 4 Feb. 1995 CCH-N 8 Feb. 1995
Mary May Walker, 69, Ozark, died Saturday, Feb. 4, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born Aug. 8, 1925, in Herrick, Ill., the daughter of Bev and Edna
McManmie. On Dec. 20, 1927, she was united in marriage to Herbert Lee Walker. She
worked for several years in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and retired from continental
Airlines. She and her husband moved from Texas to the Ozark area in 1985. She attended
Ozark General Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother,
Loniel McManmie; and a sister, Rose O’Kelly. Survivors include her husband, Herbert; a
daughter, Audrie VanKirk and her husband, Scott, Ozark; a step-daughter, Linda Culver
and her husband Arthur; four step-grandchildren, Steven David, Angela and Amy; and
three step-great-grandchildren, Aisha, McKenzie, and Brittany; three brothers, Edgar
McManmie, Herrick, Ill., Joe McManmie, St. Louis, and Roger McManmie, WinstonSalem, N.C.; two sisters, Christine Woeher, St. Louis, and Violet McManmie, Herrick,
Ill.; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Walker, May ( Alcorn)

14 Aug 1895 - 13 Dec 1991 OH 19 Dec 1991

May Walker, 96, died Friday, Dec. 13, 1991 in St. John’s Regional Health Center.
She was born Aug. 14, 1895 in Ava, and was the daughter of Nate and Mary (Rogers)
Alcorn. She lad lived in the Chadwick area for many years. Her husband, William,
preceded her in death in 1967. She attended the Chadwick Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Hazel Moody and her husband, Charles,
Chadwick, and Mabel Pierce and her husband, Pete, Ozark; three sons and daughters-inlaw, Earl and Betty Walker, Ponce de Leon; 11 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren; 14
great grandchildren; a brother, Burl Alcorn, Orange Grove, Calif; and a sister, China
Holman, Ava. Funeral services were held Monday in Chadwick Pentecostal Church with
the Rev. Ben DeWitt officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. Burial was
in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Walker, Mildred Mineva (Weter) 6 Jan 1912 – 14 Nov 1994 CCH-N 23 Nov 1994
Mildred Mineva Walker, 82, Rogersville, died at 6:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14,
1994, at her home in Rogersville following a short illness. She was born Jan. 6, 1912, in
Chadwick, the daughter of Frank and Laura Bell Meyers Weter. She lived her childhood
and early adult years on her parents' farm on Bull Creek. She was united in marriage to
Claude Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents; two infant children, Claudine
Marie and Roy Lee; four sisters, Blanch Loomis, Hazel Workman, Bessie Loomis and
Marie Lunsford; six brothers, Clyde, Charlie, Tom, Mike, Arthur and Woodrow Weter.
Survivors include four daughters, Jean Roy and her husband, Murrel, Willard, Barbara
Hacker, Rogersville, Joanne Johnson and her husband, Floyd, Elkland, and Margie
McGinnis, Springfield; 13 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.
A memorial service was held Nov. 17, in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home. Ozark.
Walker, Nellie M. (Devereaux) 24 Dec 1873 - 15 Sep 1966 CCR 4 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Philemon & Anna Devereaux - 1900 & 1910 census gives wife name
as Anna, tombstone in Garrison Cemetery calls her Christina; married Albert Walker
1873 - 1934]
Mrs. Nellie M. Walker, 92, a resident of Nixa 50 years, died at 6:55 p.m. Friday,
July 29 in Fair Acres Nursing Home, Carthage. She was a member of the Nixa Christian
Church, Her husband, Albert who died many years ago, had been associated with the
banks in Nixa, Chadwick and Battlefield. Surviving are two brothers, Jay R. Devereaux,
Aurora and Arthur E. Devereaux, Carthage; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel at Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe Harding and
the Rev. Dale DeLong officiated, and burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Walker, Nila Jean 1957 - Jun 1957 CCR 4 Jul 1957 p1
Funeral services for Nila Jean Walker, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy R.
Walker of Oldfield, were held Sunday, June 30 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gardner Cemetery
with Jack Richardson officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Clever. Survivors in addition to the parents include the paternal grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Walker of Oldfield, the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson of
Elkhead and other relatives.
Walker, Noman J.

9 Jun 1920 - 23 Feb 2003

Noman J. Walker, 82, Chadwick, Missouri, passed away at 2:10 p.m. Sunday,
February 23, 2003 in Ozark Nursing and Care in Ozark, Missouri. Noman was born June
9, 1920 in Chadwick to Homer and Mary Jane (Dewitt) Walker. Noman attended school
and spent his youth growing up in the Low Gap Community near Chadwick. On June 10,
1939, he was united in marriage to Martha Shirley Jenkins, also of Chadwick. After
marrying, they made their home in the Chadwick area and to this union of 63 years and 5
months, two children were born. In 1944, Noman enlisted in the U.S. Army and left his
family and home to serve with the 686th Ord. AM Co. in the European Campaign. He
was honorably discharged in July 1946, at the rank of Staff Sergeant and returned home
to his family. Noman is a retired member of the Teamster’s Union after working thirty
years at the Foremost-McKesson Dairy in Springfield, Missouri. After retiring, he
enjoyed farming, raising cattle and most of all, turkey hunting. He enjoyed all outdoor
activities and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Noman was
preceded in death by both parents and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife,
Martha Walker; one daughter, Beverlee Ann Dotson and husband Jerry of Chadwick,
Missouri; one son, Ben R. Walker of Forsyth, Missouri; four granddaughters, Tammy,
Amanda, Wendy and Mitz; one grandson, Will; one great-granddaughter, Macy; two
great-grandsons, Shane and Kyle Dean; other relatives; and many friends. Noman was a
loving husband and a caring father who was always there when needed and will be truly
missed. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark,
Missouri, with Pastor Ben Dewitt officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader, Feb 27 2003.
Walker, Norman Lester
11 Feb 1918 - 6 Jul 2004 CCH-N 13 Jul 2004
Norman Lester Walker, 86, Nixa, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004 at the Christian
Health Care Center in Nixa. He was born February 11, 1918 to William Roy and Mary
Katherine Doane Walker in Butler, Missouri. Funeral services were Friday, July 9 at the
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler with Dr. Rod Cannedy
officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Contributions may be given to the Nixa
Christian Church. Norman, one of three children, was raised in Butler where he graduated
from Butler High School in 1936. He served his country during World War II in the
United States Navy. On August 11, 1936 he was united in marriage to Edna Mae Everett
in Butler and to this union, one daughter was born. Norman worked as a bellboy in the
Mulebach Hotel in Kansas City in his early years and also as a steward for the airlines.
He even had his own pilot license and a commercial flying license. Norman worked for
General Motors at the Leads Plant for 25 years before retirng. He attended the Raytown
Christina Church and was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Norman's passion in
life was golf. He also enjoyed skeet shooting, piloting, listening to sports on the radio,
playing cards and gardening. Born in high gear, Norman was a person that always stayed
busy and could hardly sit still for more than a minute. His grandchildren were an
important part of his life. Norman is survived by his wife of 67 years, Edna Mae "Eddie"
Walker of Nixa, Missouri; one daughter, Judy Martin and husband R.K. of Nixa,
Missouri; two grandchildren, Barbara Jo Blaine and husband Dr. James Blaine of
Springfield, Missouri and Karen Ingle and husband Christopher of San Anselmo,
California; four great-grandchildren, Sam Blaine, Sara Blaine, Mark Blaine and Jamie

Blaine; and three great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and
two brothers, Gordon and Bill Walker.
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Walker, Opal O. (Johnson) Gonce 22 Jan 1910 - 3 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p5
[Note: Daughter of John Francis & Emma Daisy (Shipman) Johnson; married ? Gonce;
married 9 Oct 1943 Herschel Garland Walker 1910 - 1948]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Opal Walker, 66, Highlandville, was at 2
p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Howard Blevins will officiate and
burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. Walker died at 2 p.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors previously listed incorrectly are two
sons, Ray Gonce of Montclair, Calif and Everett Gonce of Sylmar, Calif.
AND
Walker, Opal O. (Johnson) Gonce 22 Jan 1910 - 3 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p9
HIGHLANDVILLE - Mrs. Opal Walker, 66, Highlandville, died at 2 p.m. Friday
in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. She was a lifelong resident of
Christian County and a member of Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons,
Ray Gonts, Montclair, Calif. and Everett Gonts, Sylmar, Calif.; two brothers, Roy and
Basil Johnson, both of Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Phillips, Mrs. Golda Allen, Mrs.
Gladys Haslip, and Mrs. Ruby Rhea, all of Ozark, and Mrs. Fern Wallace, Highlandville,
and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Walker, Opal O. (Johnson) Gonce 22 Jan 1910 - 3 Sep 1976 OH 9 Sep 1976 p9
We want to thank all our friends and neighbors for the cards, flowers, visits and
prayers and all kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved sister. The
Opal O. Walker Family.
Walker, Rose Ann (McDaniel) 1878 - 26 Oct 1955 CCR 3 Nov 1955 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Rose Ann Walker, 77, who died at her home near
Oldfield on October 24, were held Wednesday, October 26 at the Oldfield Church of
Christ with Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Smith Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. She was a member of the Fairview Baptist
Church. Survivors include her husband, James C. Walker of the home; two sons, Paul and
John Walker, both of Oldfield; nine grandchildren; one brother, Ben McDaniel of Sparta;
other relatives and a host of friend.
Walker, Roy H. 26 Feb 1914 - 8 Mar 1988 OH 7 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Frank G. & Bessie Walker; married 30 Dec 1933 Rinnie Baird]
Roy Walker, 72, Maize, Kansas, formerly of Chadwick, passed away March 26.
He was buried in Maize, Kansas. Survivors include his wife Rinnie Walker; four sons,
Donald, Ray, Carl and Stevin; and a daughter, Evonnie Burkholder, all of Wichita,
Kansas. He was also survived by several grandchildren and sister-in-laws Fern Howard,
Lake Isabella, California; Agnes Brock, Trenton; and Leona Ridenour, Ozark.
Walker, Shirley Ann (Vest) 11 Nov 1942 - 7 Jan 2005

SN-L 9 Jan 2005

Shirley Ann Walker, age 62, of Nixa, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at 1:20
p.m. in her home. She was born Nov. 11, 1942, in Walnut Grove, the daughter of Russell
and Flossie (Smith) Vest. On November 9, 1963, she and George Lewis Walker were
united in marriage in Springfield. She was a homemaker and a member of the Southern
Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, George; a son, James Walker and his wife
Tammy, of Fordland; three grandchildren, Brittany Thompson, Kevin Walker, and Troy
Amburgey; seven siblings, Verlie Reed, of Oklahoma, June of St. Louis, Eileen Goodwin
of Willard, Glen Vest of Mississippi, Glen Lemmons of Dadeville, Leonard Lemmons of
Ft. Scott, Kan., and Larry Vest of St. Peters, Mo. She was preceded in death by a son,
Jerry Lewis Walker; four brothers, Spud, Leon, Danny and Monk; and her parents.
Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who had the pleasure of
knowing her and she will be missed greatly. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Chaplain Randy Gilmore officiating. Burial will
follow in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the
funeral home.
Walker, Sophia 5 Sep 1888 - Mar 1972
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Walker, 83, who died Saturday in Christian
County Nursing Home here after a long illness, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris
Chapel here. The Rev. Allen Harrison will officiate and burial will be in the Old Boston
Cemetery near Oldfield. Mrs. Walker, who had worked and resided in the nursing home
for many years before becoming a patient there in 1951, has no known survivors.
Springfield Leader-Press, March 22, 1972.
AND
Walker, Sophia 5 Sep 1888 - 18 Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2
[Note: may be the Sophia Jackson who married 17 Jun 1929 Newt Walker, but if so as
age 40, that may not be her maiden name]
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophia Walker, 83, who died Saturday in Christian
County Nursing home after a long illness, were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel.
The Rev. Allen Harrison officiated and burial was in Old Boston Cemetery near Oldfield.
Mrs. Walker, who had worked and resided in the nursing home for many years before
becoming a patient there in 1951, had no known survivors.
Walker, Vornia Viola (Shipman) 27 Mar 1888 - 9 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: Daughter of Abe & Rosa (Ball) Shipman; married Frank Walker]
Vornia Viola Walker, 100, of Chadwick, died Oct 9 at Riverview Manor, Ozark,
after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Walker were held Tuesday in the Adams Funeral
Chapel with the Rev. James “Hobo” Applegate officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery, Chadwick. Mrs. Walker was born March 27, 1888 at Garrison, MO,
the daughter of Abe and Rosa (Ball) Shipman. She was a homemaker and a member of
the Union Church at Chadwick. She was united in marriage to Frank Walker, and to this
union were born three sons, all of whom preceded their mother in death. Mrs. Walker’s
survivors include a granddaughter and grandson who were raised in her home as a
daughter and son, Betty Eaken of Grove, OK and Bob Walker, of Ozark; two other
grandsons, Grant and Lee Walker, Chadwick; and a daughter-in-law, Velma Walker,

Chadwick. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren, 17 great-great-grandchildren,
2 great-great-great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Walker, Wilda Fay (Jones) 5 Dec 1944 - 9 Jan 1997 CCH-N 15 Jan 1997
[Note: Daughter of Oren and Opal (Stevens) Jones; married 1 Apr 1960 Donald Ray
Walker]
Wilda Faye Walker, 52, Chadwick, died Thursday, January 9, 1997, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born December 5, 1944, in Garrison and was the
daughter of Oren and Opal (Stevens) Jones. On April 1, 1960, she married Donald Ray
Walker. Mrs. Walker attended Pine Ridge Church. She was preceded in death by her
parents and four brothers and sisters, Doyle, Loyal, Wanda and an infant. Survivors
include: Her husband, Donald; four children, Danny Walker and his wife, Sheryl, Dennis
Walker and his wife, Cindy, Darrell Walker and Penny Hull, all of Chadwick; nine
grandchildren, Stephanie, Tiffany, Michelle, Bridget, Heather, Mark, and Cory Walker,
and Dustin and Jason Hull; two step-grandchildren, Cole and Heather Ewing; nine
brothers and sisters, Juanita Maggard, Ron Jones, Jewel Lee and Linda Rozell, all of
Chadwick, Harold Jones, Oldfield, Russ Jones, Sparta, Norma Davis, Selah, Washington,
Phyllis Knight, Kennewick, Washington, and Shirley Jones, Garrison. Funeral services
were Saturday, January 11, 1997, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Denny
McCrorey officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Walker, William D. 23 Jun 1883 - 21 Feb 1967 CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: married May M. Alcorn 14 Aug 1895 - 13 Dec 1991]
William D. Walker, 78, Chadwick, died at 12:25 p.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing
Home, Ozark. He was a member of Pine Ridge Pentecostal Church. Mr. Walker is
survived by his wife, May; three sons, Earl, Elyria, Ohio. Lloyd, Sparta, Johnny, Ponce
de Leon; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Moody, Chadwick (sic); 12 grandchildren; eight
great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Bertha Lathrop, Ozark. Funeral services will be
at 2 p.m. Friday in Chadwick Free Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman
officiating. Burial will be in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Walker, William D. 1875 - 8 Jun 1969 CCR 12 Jun 1969 p8
[Note: Son of William C. & Sarah Elizabeth Walker]
William D. Walker, 93, of Springfield, died early Sunday morning in Sunshine
Acres rest home after an extended illness. A native of Christian County, Mr. Walker was
a retired employee of Frisco Railway and a member of Immanual Baptist Church.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Ash, Springfield, and Mrs. Mary Ash,
Springfield, and Mrs. Mary Shaw, Kansas City; and two sons, Sherman, Springfield and
Sheridan, of the home. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of the Ozark
with the Rev. Arthur Short officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery.
Wall, Cena 1874 - 1 Aug 1963 CCR 8 Aug 1963
[Note: married Fannon “Frank” E. Wall 16 Jan 1867 - 19 Jul 1935]
Mrs. Cena Wall, 89, died Thursday, Aug. 1, at her home in Roseburg, Ore. Mrs.
Wall, who was born near Rogersville, lived at Chadwick and Sparta in Christian County
before moving to Oregon several years ago. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Ora

Irwin, Pendleton, Ore:; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel. The Rev. Earl T. Sechler officiated
and burial was in Sparta Masonic Cemetery.
Wallace, Arthur S. 1868 - 28 Dec 1952
CCR 8 Jan 1953 p5
Funeral services for Mr. A. S. Wallace, 84, operator of a funeral home in Billings
passed away Sunday evening Dec. 28 in the home of a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Knob in
Springfield. Mr. Wallace had been staying with his daughter in Springfield since he
became ill about seven weeks ago. A native of Harmless, Ala., Mr. Wallace moved to
Missouri and settled near Marionville when he was 18 years old. Three years later, he
came to Billings where he became associated in a mercantile business. In 1897, he
established a furniture store and funeral home, which he operated in Billings until his
retirement six years ago. Mr. Wallace, who was an elder in the Billings Christian Church,
was secretary of the Greene-Webster Christian County Mutual Life Association until ill
health forced him to retire in early November. Besides Mrs. Knabb, he is survived by one
other daughter, Miss Mable Wallace of the home; a sister, Mrs. Leatha Neill of route 7,
Springfield; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Wallace, Elmer Leon “Buddy” 2 May 1927 - 16 Aug 2005 SN-L 27 Aug 2005
[Note: married 7 Sep 1948 Mary Lou Taylor]
Elmer "Buddy" Leon Wallace, 78, passed away in his home at Nixa, Mo., on
August 16. He was the son of Oscar and Millie Wallace. Elmer was born in Truman,
Ark., on May 2, 1927. He joined the Merchant Marines and then later transferred to the
U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged in 1951 for a total service of six years nine 1/2
months. It was during this time that he met Mary Lou Taylor who became his wife on
Sept. 7, 1948. Together they had two sons, Perry and Ronald. They lived in Detroit,
Michigan, before moving to a farm near Humansville, Mo., around 1964-65. Later, after
their sons left home, Elmer and Mary Lou both became employed at Silver Dollar City
and lived in Reeds Spring during that time. Elmer was best know on the streets of Silver
Dollar City as Pa Hatfield. However, he also served some time as the Marshal as well.
His love for animals was demonstrated by his handling of the mules, horses, and even his
own personal steer, which he would even ride. He enjoyed talking with everyone he came
in contact with and there are many who have expressed their fond memories of his
company. He will be truly missed. He is survived by his wife and two sons, one sister,
Beatrice, Robert her husband, as well as the grandchildren, friends, and other relatives. A
memorial service celebrating his life will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 a.m. in the
Boatworks theater in Silver Dollar City, Branson, Mo.
Wallace, Floyd James 14 Oct 1906 – 22 Nov 1997 CCH-N 29 Nov 1997
Floyd James Wallace, age 91, of Walnut Shade, died Saturday, November 22,
1997, in Forsyth Care Center. He was born October 14, 1906 in Marion County, Iowa,
and was the son of Albert and Sarah (Jennings) Wallace. On January 5, 1928, he married
Mildred Edna Musselman. He continued to live in Marion County and Mahaska County,
Iowa, until moving to Missouri three years ago to be near his daughter. Mr. Wallace
worked for Hi-C, Maytag, and was a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of Lower
Grove Church in Iowa. His wife of almost seventy years, Mildred, survives him and lives

in Walnut Shade. He was the father of five children, Herbert Wallace and his wife, Mitsu,
Knoxville, Iowa, Helen Keithley and her husband, Freddie, Walnut Shade, Hazel Graham
and her husband, Larry, Mansfield, Henry Wallace and his wife, Karla, Oskaloosa, Iowa,
and Harriet Menninga and her husband, Andy, Seymour, Texas; the grandfather of
eighteen; the great-grandfather of twenty-six and the great-great-grandfather of three.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Cornie VanWyngarden officiating. Burial will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade.
Visitation will be from noon until service time on Tuesday.
Wallace, Hughie "Hugh" 21 Nov 1918 - 19 Apr 2006 SN-L 22 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of McKinley & Mary (Honeycutt) Wallace; married Euwana (?) Hogue]
Hughie "Hugh" Wallace, 87, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away April 19, 2006, in
Primrose Health Care Center in Springfield, Missouri. Hugh was born November 21,
1918, in Ozark County and graduated from Thornfield High School. He proudly served
his country in the Air Force during World War II. Hugh worked for Boeing Aircraft in
Wichita, Kansas, for several years before retiring from Wassau Insurance Company.
After retirement Hugh worked part-time delivering limousines for Springfield Limo
Builders. He was preceded in death by two sons, Berry Lynn and Kendell Wallace; one
brother, Arthur Wallace; and his parents, McKinley and Mary (Honeycutt) Wallace.
Hugh is survived by his loving wife, Euwana Wallace, of the home; son, Roger Wallace
of Wichita, Kan.; two stepsons, David Hogue of Springfield, and Mark Hogue of Ozark;
one stepdaughter, Marketa Keith of Ozark; one sister, Arlene Hillhouse and husband,
Fray, of Springfield; one brother, Eldon Wallace and wife, Betty, of Springfield; one
grandson; two step grandsons; two great-grandsons; several nieces, nephews, cousins and
many loving friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 22, 2006, in
Thornfield Chapel, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. John Haskins officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornfield Cemetery.
Wallace, Jimmy G. 19 Sep 1936 – 11 Jul 2001 CCH-N 18 Jul 2001
Jimmy G. Wallace, 64, Nixa, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2001. He was
born Sept. 19, 1936, in Christian County, the son of Fair and Stella (Ridenour) Wallace.
He attended area public schools, and as a young man attended a school for the blind. Mr.
Wallace enjoyed his work at Christian County Enterprises before his illness. He was
well-liked by the many friends he made. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He
was preceded in death by: his parents; five brothers, Rufus, Meb, Ralph, Clayton and
Fair, Jr.; and a sister, Betty Sumner. Survivors include: five sisters and a brother, Juanita
Hall, Norwalk, Calif., Mattie Payne, Ozark, Mary Lawing, Niland, Calif., Ruth Moore,
Nixa, Rex Wallace, Galena, and Shirley Wachel, Palm Springs, Calif.; nieces; nephews;
great-nieces; great-nephews; and special friends Wendell and Annette Smith and Morris
and Charlotte Payne. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Saturday, July 14, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with James Baysinger officiating. Burial followed in McConnell Cemetery.
Wallace, Leo Norvel 30 Jan 1919 - 8 Aug 2000 CCH-N 16 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of J.T. & Edith (Greer) Wallace]
Leo Norvel Wallace, 81, Reeds Spring, Mo., passed away at 2:06 p.m. Tuesday,
August 8, 2000, in Beverly Healthcare of Branson, Branson, Mo. The son of J.T, and

Edith Greer Wallace, Leo was born Thursday, January 30, 1919, in Holkum, Missouri.
Growing up in the Missouri bootheel, he moved to Lampe, Mo., and in 1962 relocated to
Reeds Spring, Mo., where he resided for 35 years. Leo, an Army First Lieutenant, was
disabled in World War II. He faithfully served his country in Company C 23rd Armed
Infantry Battalion. He was preceding death by his parents and a sister, Lillian Proffer.
Survivors include his son, James N. Wallace, Kissee Mills, Mo., a sister, Eleanor Perrine,
Bradenton, Fl., and a half brother, Bill Wallace of Ferguson, Mo. Graveside services
were at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 11, 2000, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home;
Nixa, Mo. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo.; with full
military honors. The Reverend Darrell Hinds officiated.
Wallace, Marvin E. 1886 - 13 Nov 1964 CCR 19 Nov 1964 p1
Marvin E. Wallace, 78, a longtime resident of the Sparta community, died at 1:50
a.m. Friday in Burge Protestant Hospital where he had been a patient 40 minutes. He had
been ill a short time. He moved to Sparta in 1937 from Iowa where he had been a
telegrapher for the Rock Island Railroad. He was a member of the Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Carrie K. Wallace; a son, Sgt. Maj. M. E. Wallace, Jr.,
stationed with the U. S. Army in San Francisco; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Anderson,
St. Joseph, Mrs. Barbara LaBeck, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. Cordelia Waters,
Washington, D. C.; and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark. Officiating was the Rev. Hugh Dennis, and burial was Tuesday
in St. Joseph.
Wallace, Mildred Edna (Musselman) 27 May 1907 – 6 Apr 2001 CCH-N 2 May 2001
Mildred Edna Wallace, 93, died Friday April 6, 2001 in her daughter’s home in
Rockaway Beach, Mo. She was born May 27, 1907 in Warren County, Iowa, the
daughter of William and Myrtle (Mitchell) Musselman. On Jan. 5, 1928 she and Floyd
James Wallace were married, They moved to the Taney County, Mo., area from Iowa in
1994. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1997. She was also preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Kenneth Musselman and two sons, Henry Wallace and Herber
Wallace. Mrs. Wallace was a member of Peoria, Iowa. Lower Grove Church. Survivors
include: three daughters and their husbands, Helen and Freddie Keithley, Rockaway
Beach, Hazel and Larry Graham, Mansfield, Mo., and Harriet and Andy Mennings,
Seymour, Texas; two daughters-in-law, Michako Wallace, Knoxville, Iowa and Karla
Wallace, Oskaloosa, Iowa; fifteen grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; seven greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Nellie Ditto, Springdale, Ark.; a sister, Nellie Ditto,
Springdale, Ark,; nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral service was Sunday, April 8
in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Walnut Shade, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Don Swindle officiating.
Wallace, N. Joanne (Stebens) 19 Jul 1933 - 14 Oct 2005 SN-L 16 Oct 2005
[Note: Daughter of Delmer "Stub" & Hazel (Heinze) Stebens]
"MOM" was handed the keys to Heaven Friday evening, October 14, 2005. She
was born July 19, 1933, in Ponca City, Okla., to Delmer "Stub" and Hazel (Heinze)
Stebens. She retired from the city of Billings as City and Court Clerk in 2002. Her
parents and two brothers preceded her in death. She is survived by five children and their

spouses: Susan and Alan Odenborg, Moscow, Idaho; Brenda and Cliff Buchholz, Bolivar,
Mo.; Charlie and Susy Wallace and Tom Wallace, all of Billings; and Rick Wallace,
Purdy, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian Scott,
Newkirk, Okla., and Frances VanHoesen, Ponca City, Okla.; and other family and
friends. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2005, in Rose Hill
West Cemetery, Billings, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral home. The chapel will be open 12 noon,
Monday. Memorials may be made to Camp Barnabus, in care of the funeral home. "We
love and miss you, Mom and Grandma Jo."
Wallace, Richard Eugene 28 Jul 1955 - 6 Sep 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: Son of Carl Edward & Ola June (Gransbury) Wallace; married 29 Apr 1981
Debbie Sue Hullum]
Richard Eugene Wallace, 47, Nixa, died Sept. 6, 2002, in his home. He was born
July 28, 1955, in Vicksburg, Miss., the son of Carl Edward and Ola June (Gransbury)
Wallace. He and Debbie Sue Hullum were married April 29, 1981. Wallace was a dry
wall contractor. Survivors include his wife, Debbie; two sons, Kristopher Eugene
Wallace, Miss., and Micah Wallace, of the home; a daughter, Daphne Wallace, of the
home; three sisters, Jean Ann Hopkins and Judy Sasser, both of Mississippi and Becky
Richmond, Springfield; and a brother, Kevin Leroy Wallace, Ozark. Wallace was
preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ronald Gene Wallace; and a sister, Penny
Ruth. A memorial service was held Sept. 9, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Wallace, Robert Ray 12 Jan 1933 - 27 Jul 2006 SN-L 30 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Bert Ray and Gertrude (Thompson) Wallace; married Novella Joanne
Stebens; married Paula “Polly“ ]
Robert Ray Wallace of Shidler, Okla., passed away Thursday, July 27, at 2 p.m.
after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73. A service will be held on Monday, July
31, 2006, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of the Trout Funeral Home in Ponca City, Okla. Burial
will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park, Ponca City, Okla. He was born Jan. 12, 1933, in
Ponca City to Bert Ray and Gertrude (Thompson) Wallace, both of Ponca City. He
attended Southwest Missouri State University. Bob retired in 1991 as superintendent of
Fordland, Mo., School District. He is survived by his wife, Paula "Polly", of the home;
seven children: Susan Odenborg and Alan of Moscow, Idaho; Brenda Buchholz and Cliff
of Bolivar, Mo.; Charlie Wallace and Susy (Thurston), and Tom Wallace, all of Billings,
Mo., Rick of Monett, Mo., and Carol Wallace of Marionville, Mo.; Jeffery Strickland and
Lynn of Goddard, Kan.; and Kelli Brown of Mt. Hope, Kan.; two sisters; one sister-inlaw; two brothers; 18 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and
nephews and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; one
brother; the mother of five of his children, Novella Joanne (Stebens) Wallace of Billings,
Mo.; and five nephews
Wallace, Shirley Jeanne (Wallace) Snow 31 Oct 1947 - 11 Jan 2006 SN-L 13 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of W. C. & Betty (?) Wallace; married ? Snow]
Shirley Jeanne Wallace was born on October 31, 1947, and passed away on
January 11, 2006, peacefully in her home in Ozark, Missouri, surrounded by her family

after a long-term illness. Shirley was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. (Betty) W.C. Wallace,
D.C. and she was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her son, John H.
Snow, of Eureka Springs, Ark.; daughter, Heather Snow, of Springfield, Mo.; three
brothers, Dr. Dan C. Wallace, D.C. and his wife, Judy, of Carthage, Mo., Steve D.
Wallace and his wife, Debbie, of Durango, Colo., and Dr. Ron J. Wallace, D.C. and his
wife, Linda, of Fayetteville, Ark. She is also survived by the absolute joy of her life-her
four grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, Jacob and Keaton. Shirley was in the graduating class
of 1965 of Glendale High School and attended Oklahoma Christian College. She was a
resident of Springfield up until 1984 when she moved to Ozark, Mo. Being a passionate
collector of antiques, she enjoyed many years as a partner at Pickwick Antiques. Shirley's
warm smile, blue eyes and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2006, in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral
Service at Rivermonte. Interment will follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. The
family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. In her honor,
memorial donations may be made to The Family Violence Center, P.O., Box 5972,
Springfield, Missouri 65801, or may be left with the funeral home. Personal condolences
may be made at www.thiemeshadel.com
Wallace, Wilma Lorene “Rene” (Shipman) 21 Dec 1919 - 1 Nov 2001
Wilma Lorene “Rene” Wallace, 81, Nixa, passed away Thursday, November 1,
2001, in St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born December 21, 1919 in
Oldfield, the daughter of Henry and Hazel (Richardson) Shipman. Rene was a lifelong
resident of Oldfield, except for the past two years. On Sept. 13, 1941, she and Dale
Wallace were united in marriage. She and Dale celebrated their 60th anniversary this past
September. Rene worked with her parents at the Shipman Wallace grocery store from
1951 to 1983. She was a member of the Union Hill Baptist Church in Oldfield. Rene was
a faithful mother and wife who cared for everyone. She prepared Sunday dinner for her
family every Sunday for over twenty years. She enjoyed sewing. Rene is going to be
missed by her family and friends very much. Survivors include her husband, Dale
Wallace of Nixa; two sons, Jerry Wallace and his wife, Dorothy of Nixa and Jack
Wallace and his wife, Linda of Oldfield; four grand children; eight great-grandchildren;
two great-great grandchildren; and a cousin, Ted Richardson. She was preceded in death
by her parents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 4, 2001, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bally Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, November 3, 2001.
Waller, James Edgar 30 Mar 1883 - 27 Jan 1956 [birthdate on tombstone]
James Edgar Waller, 75, of Chestnut Ridge in Christian County, died at
Springfield Baptist Hospital, at 8:30 p.m. yesterday after a long illness. He was admitted
to the hospital Dec. 30. A retired farmer, Mr. Waller was a member of the Lutheran
Church. He is survived by his wife, Clara Elizabeth, and two sons; Richard of the home
and Allen Waller of Omaha, Neb. Services will be under direction of Thieme and Son.
Saturday, January, 28, 1956 Springfield, Mo. Leader- Press .
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Waller, James Edgar 30 Mar 1883 - 27 Jan 1956 [birthdate on tombstone]
Funeral services for James Edgar Waller, 75, Chestnut Ridge, who died Friday,
will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Thieme Chapel by the Rev. E.H. Koerber.
Burial will be in Spokane Cemetery. Survivors not previously listed include two sons,
Warren and James of Omaha, Neb. And 15 grandchildren. Monday, January 30, 1956
Springfield, Mo. Leader-Press
Waller, Rhoda Josephine 26 Nov 1859 - 11 Nov 1950 CCR 23 Nov 1950
[Note: married William Henry Waller 14 Feb 1858 - 17 Aug 1940]
Mrs. Rhoda Waller, widow of the late W. H. Waller, died Saturday, November
11, at her home in San Ysidro, CA at the age of 91. Her husband died 10 years ago. The
family lived for many years in Clever before moving to California. Mrs. Waller was a
member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, W. C. Waller of San
Ysidro; two daughters, Mrs. Mae Lamb of Tulsa, OK and Mrs. Fred Rush of Springfield;
eleven grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Funeral services were held Friday, November 17, in the Clever Methodist church with the
Rev. Lynn Swadley assisted by the Rev. William Butts officiating. Burial was in Mt.
Carmel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Pallbearers were Keith Pugitt, Joe
Ghan, Everett Solomon, Louis Pearce, Claud Hanafin, and Paul Inmon.
Wallis, Jerry Joe 18 May 1944 - 14 Feb 2006 SN-L 16 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Robert & Eva (Chandler) Wallis; married Barbara Elkins]
Jerry Joe Wallis, son of Robert and Eva (Chandler) Wallis, was born in
Springfield on May 18, 1944, and passed away at his home on February 14, 2006, at the
age of sixty-one. On September 25, 1962, he was united in marriage with Barbara Elkins
and to this union four children were born. For thirty years, he worked as a brick mason
for Owen Brickner. He was a member of Bricklayers Local No. 10, in Springfield. Jerry
was a firm believer in God and The Bible. He was saved on July 27, 1958, and was a
member of the Galloway Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the
home; one son, Jerry Joe Wallis, Jr., of the home; three daughters, Pamela Sue Nelson
and her husband, Russell, of Springfield, Sherry Ann McManis and her husband, Roland,
of Rockaway Beach, and Amanda Jane Wallis, of the home; three brothers and their
spouses, Keith and Rita Wallis, of Springfield; Tommy and Nancy Wallis, of Nixa, and
Cecil and Joyce Wallis, of Springfield; two sisters, Carol Morris, of Carthage, and
Beatrice Hise, of Pace, Florida; four grandchildren, Jonathan, Steven and Jennifer Nelson
and Brandon McManis; and one great-granddaughter, Ashlyn Nelson. Jerry was preceded
in death by his parents and one sister, Maxine Perriman. Funeral services will be held at 1
p.m. Friday, February 17, 2006, in the chapel of Thieme-Shadel Funeral Service at White
Chapel. Interment will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The family will
receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, at the funeral home. Online personal
condolences can be made at www.thiemeshadel.com.
Wallis, Lee A. 18 May 1892 - Jun 1975 OH 12 Jun 1975 p11
CLEVER - Services for Lee A. Wallis, 83, Clever, were held at 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday in Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in

Mt. Comfort cemetery near Fair Grove. Mr. Wallis died Saturday night in the Missouri
State Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon.
Walter, Earl 1901 - Nov 1959 CCR 19 Nov 1959 p1
Funeral services for Earl Walter, 58, were held Monday, Nov. 9, in Kansas City.
Mr. Walter, a retired gardener and former resident of Nixa, had been ill the last
four years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lula Walter and a sister, Mrs. Joseph Nevils,
both of Kansas City.
Walter, Glen H. 2 Apr 1919 - 13 Aug 2003 SN-L 14 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Albert and Christine Walter; married 12 Oct 1946 Ruth M.]
Glen H. Walter, 84, Ozark, MO, died at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003 in
St. John's Hospital. The son of Albert and Christine Walter, he was born April 2, 1919.
Glen was a retired supervisor in the Granite City Steel Company in Granite City, IL, until
his retirement. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army Air
Corps. He belonged to Trinity Lutheran Church in Springfield, and was also a member of
the VFW in Ozark. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth M. Walter, to whom he was
married Oct. 12, 1946; one son and his wife, Glen Jr. and Dean Walter, Charlotte, N.C.;
two daughters and their husbands, Linda and Carl Oughton, and Cheryl and Dennis
Kinkeade, all of Nixa, MO; one brother, Dale Walter, state of Virginia; three sisters,
Elinor Wertich, St. Louis, Verna Wunnenberg and husband Chris, Cincinnati, OH, and
Margie Gehm, Gray's Summit, MO; seven grandchildren, Heather and Brad Gripka,
Chris and Cari Oughton, Jeremy Kinkeade, Danielle Kinkeade, Nicholas Walter, Katie
Walter, and Carey Walter; and one great-granddaughter, Madison Gripka. Services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 in Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor William
Marler officiating. Burial with military honors will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday,
Aug. 18, 2003 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Friday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, who is in charge of
arrangements.
Walter, Josephine Lorraine (Nash) 24 Jan 1933 - 27 Mar 2004 SN-L 30 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Harold & Margaret Nash; married 1950 Wayne E. Walter 23 Dec
1931 - Jun 1982]
Josephine Lorraine Walter, 71, Ozark, passed from this life into the next,
Saturday, March 27, 2004, at 7:07 p.m. in St. John's Hospital, Springfield, after a lengthy
and courageous battle with lymphoma. Jo, as she liked to be called, was born in
Osawatomie, Kansas, to Harold and Margaret Nash on January 24, 1933, in the front
bedroom of their house. She was the younger sister of Ruth Nash Morrison and the older
sister to Vance Nash. Jo was married to Wayne E. Walter, also of Osawatomie, in 1950.
Together they had three children. Wayne worked for Skelly Oil Company after a four
year service to our country with the United States Air Force. They moved several times
around the country over the years with his job. They moved to Ozark, Missouri, in 1975,
where he preceded her in death in 1982. She was also preceded in death by her parents
and firstborn grandchild, Jaime Leigh Walter. She worked for over 22 years as an
executive secretary, working for several Deans of the College of Business Administration
at Southwest Missouri State University. After retiring in 1998, she was honored with a

certificate of Emeritus. Jo had an unending passion for gardening, cooking, fishing and
crocheting. She always thought of others before herself and countless family members
and friends were the blessed recipients of her willingness to share her gardening, cooking
and crocheting. She is survived by her son, David Walter and wife, Cathy, of Rockaway,
N.J.; daughters, Linda Barber and husband, Terry, of Nixa, Mo., and Nancy Spandle and
husband, Steve, of Pleasant Hill, Mo.; ten grandchildren, David, Matt, Yelena, Tamara
and Irina Walter, Hannah, Tori and Austin Barber, and Miles and Leah Spandle; her
sister, Ruth Morrison; and her brother, Vance Nash. Funeral services will be held at 10
a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in GormanScharpf Brentwood Chapel. Burial will
follow in Springfield National Cemetery. No visitation is planned, however, friends may
call after 1 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for your
charitable contribution to the Southwest Missouri Humane Society as a continued
expression of Jo's deep love for animals.
Walter, Lee Duane, III “Trey” 10 Oct 2006 - 12 Oct 2006 SN-L 14 Oct 2006
[Note: Son of Lee Duane & Crystal Denise (DeLong) Walter, Jr.]
Lee Duane "Trey” Walter III, infant son of Lee Duane Jr. and Crystal Denise
(DeLong) Walter, was born Tuesday, October 10, 2006, and went to Heaven at 3 a.m.
Thursday, October 12, 2006, at Cox South, Springfield, at the age of two days. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2006, at Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home. The family
requests memorial contributions be made to the Neonatal Unit at Cox South. Online
condolences may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhom e.com.
Walter, William H. 17 Apr 1909 - 10 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
William H. Walter, 79, of New York City, New York, died at 12:22 a.m. May 10
at Beth Israel Hospital, New York, after a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Walter
were held May 13 in the Hazelwood Cemetery, with the Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating.
Military rites were performed by American Legion Post 676 and VFW Post 3404. Burial
was under the direction of Klingner Mortuary. Born in Springfield, Mr. Walter had been
a resident of New York for the past 38 years, and was retired from the Great Bear Water
Company of New York. He formerly worked for Lines Music Store and Sears in
Springfield, and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by a niece, Mary
Frances Parrish, Springfield; a great-nephew, Gregory Parrish, Nixa; two great-nieces,
Thresa Gardner, Ash Grove, and Julie Parrish, Springfield; two great-great-nephews,
Jacob Gardner and Caleb Gardner, both of Ash Grove; and a great-great-great niece,
Amber Parrish, Nixa.
Walters, Betty 1877 - 5 Nov 1953 CCR 12 Nov 1953
Mrs. Betty Walters, 76, passed away Thursday, Nov. 5 at her home on Route 2,
Billings after an illness of five weeks. Mrs. Walters, who had lived in the Billings
community for many years, is survived by two sons, Leonard of the home and Perry of
the state of California; two grandchildren and two great grandsons. Funeral services were
conducted at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel at Marionville by Dr.
Herbert Hilme of Lebanon. Burial was made in the IOOF Cemetery at Marionville.

Pallbearers were Lyle Lambeth, Harry Lambeth, Eddie Ebert, Charley Schaefer, Eugene
Oetker and Joe Hutter
Walters, Ellis Clifford 3 Feb 1930 - 8 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of Sidney J. & Ruth (Rusk) Walters; married 29 Jan 1954 Ann McNeely]
Ellis Clifford Walters, 58, of Springfield, died following a massive heart attack at
6:30 a.m. Nov. 8 while in Effingham, Illinois on a business trip. Services for Mr. Walters
were held Nov. 10 at the Dale Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Casady
officiating. Burial was in Mr. Walters' hometown of Colfax, Texas. Funeral arrangements
were made by Greenlawn North Funeral Home, Springfield. Mr. Walters was born in
Colfax Feb. 3, 1930. He married Ann McNeely of Ft. Worth, Texas Jan. 29, 1954. The
Walters moved to Springfield with their four children in 1970. A member of the Dale
Street United Methodist Church, Springfield, Mr. Walters was also actively involved in
the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. He was especially supportive of events and
charities for young people, particularly with the Elks National Foundation. His survivors
include his wife, Ann, his parents, Sidney J. and Ruth Rusk Walters, Springfield; a son,
Melvin Clifford Walters, Springfield; three daughters, Connie Walters Butler, Chadwick,
Colleen Walters Messner and Colette Walters Walden, Springfield, grandchildren Ashley
Michelle and Shane Thomas Messner; three sons-in-law; and many aunts, uncles, nieces
and nephews in Texas and throughout the United States whom he loved dearly. He is also
survived by many loving friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elks
National Foundation, which supplies college scholarships for youth from throughout the
U.S. and funds a Drug Awareness Program.
Walters, Georgia Mae (DeWitt) 1926 - 20 Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7 & OH 10 Nov
1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of Albert Roscoe & Retta (Wiggins) Dewitt; married Glenwood E.
Walters]
Mrs. Georgia Mae Walters, 51 of 1623 Kingsington, died Thursday, October 20 ,
in Baptist Memorial Hospital, after several months’ illness. An autopsy was performed.
She was born in Christian County, Missouri and had lived her 22 years. Mrs. Walters was
a member of the Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Glenwood E. Walters;
six sons, Daniel “:Danny” Walters of Kansas City, Dennis Walters, Ft. Lewis, Wash, and
Randy J. Walters, Mark S. Walters and Brian J. Walters of the home; four daughters,
Mrs. Patsy A. Chrisman, Blue Springs, Mrs. Vickie L. Conner, Kansas City and Mrs
Oleta Underwood and Miss Lisa J. Walters of the home; her stepmother, Mrs. Dorothy
Good, Ozark, Mo.; a brother, William Dewitt, Forsyth, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Jean
Walker, Sparta, Mo. and Mrs. Blanche Dean and Mrs. Geraldine Alms of Joplin; six halfbrothers, Raymond Dewitt, Jerry Dewitt and Robert Dewitt of Ozark; warren Dewitt of
Oldfield, Garland Dewitt, Springfield, Mo. and Benny Dewitt, Sparta; two half-sisters,
Mrs. Marilyn Green and Miss Julene Dewitt of Ozark and 10 grandchildren, Services
were at 1 p.m. Monday at the Floral Hills Chapel; burial was in Floral Hill Cemetery.
Walters, Glenwood Emerson 17 Mar 1924 - 18 Mar 2000 CCH-N 29 Mar 2000
[Note: married Georgia M.]

Glenwood Emerson Walters, 76, Independence, died Sat. March 18, 2000, at
Menorah Medical Center. Mr. Walters was born March 17, 1924, in Kansas City. He
retired from the General Motors Leeds Assembly Plant in 1975. He was a U.S. Navy
veteran of World War II, and a member of Jubilee Ministers in Independence. He once
lived in Ozark. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia M. Walters on Oct. 20,
1977. His survivors include six sons, and two daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Mary
Walters, Cincinnati, Dennis and Nancy Walters, Excelsior Springs, Randy Walters, Blue
Springs, and Danny Walters, Mark Walters and Brian Walters, all of Independence; four
daughters and three sons-in-law, Patsy and Earl Chisman, Lisa and Robert Barnes, and
Vickie Mader, all of Independence, and Oletta and Darrell Box, Buckner; 25
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Walters, Excelsior Springs; and
two sisters, Alma Quinlivan, Commerce City, Colo., and Barbara Hunt, Diamond City,
Ark. Graveside services was at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Floral Hills, Memorial Gardens,
Kansas City. Visitation was held Wed. 10 to 11 a.m. at D.W Newcomer's Sons Floral
Hills Chapel, Kansas City.
Walters, Jessie Helen (Hodges)
13 Jan 1905 - Apr 1995
Helen Hodges Walters, 90, Billings Graveside services for Helen Hodges Walters,
Billings will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery under direction
of Williams Funeral Home of Marionville. Mrs. Walters, a homemaker, died Sunday in
her home. Visitation will be from 7-8 today. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 24,
1995} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Walters, John Loren, Master Gunnery Sgt. (Ret.) 13 Dec 1928 - 28 Mar 2003
Services for John Loren Walters, Billings, were at 2 p.m. March 28 in the
Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Marionville, with the Rev. Ed Edwards officiating.
Burial with full Marine military honors was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery, Marionville.
Walters was born Dec. 13, 1928, in Billings to Leonard Russell and Jessie Helen Hodges
Walters. He died at 1:30 p.m. March 25, 2003, in the Ozarks Methodist Manor,
Marionville. He was 74 years old. He was a retired master gunnery sergeant in the
United States Marine Corps, having served in Korea and Vietnam, and was a lifetime
member of the V.F.W. Survivors include his children, daughter Lori Taylor, Youngsville,
N.C., two sons, Timothy Wayne Walters, Hamlstead, N.C., and William Rhodes, Halls,
Tenn.; two grandsons, Timothy Lee Taylor, Youngsville, N.C., and Mickey Edward
Rhodes, Ripley, Tenn.; and a great-grandson, Zachary Rhodes, Ripley, Tenn. He was
preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leonard Walters. A visitation was from 5
to 7 p.m. March 27 in Williams Funeral Home, Marionville.
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Walters, Leonard "L.H." 1926 - 17 Jun 1988 OH 23 Jun 1988
Leonard "L.H." Walters, 61, of Crescent City, California, formerly of Billings,
died June 17 in Crescent City. Services for Mr. Walters were held Tuesday in Wier's
Funeral Home Chapel, Crescent City. Burial will be in Crescent City. No local services
are planned.
Walters, Ruth (Rusk) 10 Jul 1911 - 20 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988

[Note: married 29 Sep 1928 Sidney Walters]
Ruth Rusk Walters, 77, died Dec. 20 at Cox Medical Center North following a
brief illness. Services for Mrs. Walters were held Dec. 21 at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North. Graveside services were held Dec. 23 in Colfax, Texas. A Texas native who
moved to Springfield six years ago, Mrs. Walters had celebrated her 60th wedding
anniversary with her husband, Sidney, September 29. She was active in her earlier years
in various United Methodist congregations and in the United Methodist Women. Prior to
her retirement, she was a credit manager of Sears in Dallas, Texas. Mrs. Walters was the
great-granddaughter of General Thomas Jefferson Rusk, who played a prominent role
alongside General Sam Houston in Texas history. She was preceded in death by her only
child, Ellis Clifford Walters, Nov. 8. Surviving are her husband, Sidney; a brother, John
Cicero Rusk, Grand Saline, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Ann Walters, of Springfield;
grandson, Melvin Clifford Walters, Springfield; granddaughters, Connie Walters Butler,
Chadwick, Colleen Walters Messner and Colette Walters Walden, Springfield; and greatgrandchildren Ashley Michelle and Shane Thomas Messner, Spring field. She is also
survived by a circle of friends, whom she cherished.
Walther, George W. 4 Feb 1893 - 10 Jun 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of John & Margaret (Hedrick) Walther; married 3 Sep 1917 Ida Mae Forster
who died 1953; married 13 Jun 1954 May Via who died 1980
George W: Walther, 96, of Rogersville, died June 10 in a hospital in Englewood,
Florida. Memorial services for Mr. Walther were held at the Seventh-day Adventist
Church in Venice, Florida. Burial and a memorial service were held in the Oak Grove
Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church near Rogersville July 16. Mr. Walther was born
Feb. 4, 1893 in Callaway County to John and Margaret Hedrick Walther. He married Ida
Mae Forster Sept. 3, 1917 in Carthage. She preceded him in death in 1953. On June 13,
1954, he married May Via in Columbia: She preceded him in death in 1980. Mr. Walther,
a World War I veteran, lived in the Rogersville-Oak Grove Heights area for many years.
He was a retired carpenter. He was a longtime member of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church where he served as an elder. He had made his home with his son and daughter-inlaw, George and Georgia Walther, in Englewood, Florida since May, 1980 and they
survive. Other survivors include two stepsons, Felix and Ernest Forbis, and a
stepdaughter, Velda Roemer, all Columbia; two brothers, Charles Walther, Lodi,
California, and Herman Walther, state of Washington; a sister, Mae Hanson, Boulder,
Colorado; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Walton, Lawrence "Larry" 1921 - 15 Apr 2006 SN-L 17 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Samuel & Myrtle Walton; married Jean Jackson 7 Apr 1927 - 5 Feb 1987;
and Jane who died 1997]
Lawrence "Larry" Walton, age 84, of Nixa, Mo., died Saturday, April 15, 2006, in
Springfield, Mo., after a long illness. He was the son of Samuel Walton and Myrtle
Walton, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his wives, Jean in
1987 and Jane in 1997; one son, Gary Gene; and one grandson, Jason Walton. He is
survived by one daughter, Carla and husband, Kelly Ennis, of Nixa, Mo.; two sons, Gale
Walton of Marshfield, Mo., and Greg Walton of Houston, Texas; eight grandchildren;
and three great-grandchildren. Larry was a member of Grandview Missionary Baptist

Church in Springfield, Mo. He worked for the Springfield Public Schools for 33 years as
a custodian. He enjoyed bowling. In his younger years, he enjoyed raising and showing
horses. Larry enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and telling them stories of his
youth. Arrangements are being handled by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home LTD, 2001 W.
Walnut Lawn St., Springfield, Mo., where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
tonight, April 17, 2006. Funeral service will be at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel at
10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Interment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery in
Springfield, Mo. Online condolences may be made at walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Walton, Linda (Ford) Bryant Nov 1883 - 18 Jan 1963 CCR 19 Jan 1961 p8
[Note: Daughter of Jesse D. & Minta (Nix) Ford; married first Richard S. Bryant 2 Nov
1902
Mrs. Linda Walton, 77, former resident of Springfield, died Wednesday at her
home in Kansas City. Mrs. Walton, who was born in Ozark, is survived by two sons,
Claude and Raymond Bryant, both of Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Smith of
Hawthorne, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Finis Hanks of Ozark; Mrs. Elmira Flower of
Springfield, and Mrs. Pearl Hanks of Kansas City, Kan. and one step-daughter, Mrs.
Etolia Gottfried of Springfield. Arrangements are under direction of Klinger of
Springfield.
Walton, Tory Dean 8 Aug 1958 - 1 Aug 2006 SN-L 4 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Paul Dean & Sherry (Rodecap) Walton; married Cindy]
Tory Dean Walton, 47, formerly of Sparta, Mo., died Tues., Aug. 1, 2006, at his
home in Waverly, Kan., surrounded by his family. Tory was born Aug. 8, 1958, in St.
Joseph, Mo., the oldest of four children of Paul Dean and Sherry (Rodecap) Walton. He
was baptized and a member of the Community Christ Church in Fanning, Kan. Tory was
preceded in death by his grandparents, Howard and Thelma Rodecap, and Paul and
Minnie Walton; an aunt, Marilyn (Rodecap) Hulse; and a cousin, Fred Keenan. He is
survived by his wife, Cindy, of the home; two daughters, Mandy Parker and husband,
Jody, of Wichita, Kan., and Tia Wist and husband, Charlie, of Wathena, Kan.; two sons,
Brandon Wiederholt and wife, Brandy, of Wichita, Kan., and Colton Walton, of the
home. Other survivors include his parents, Paul Dean and Sherry Walton of Highland,
Kan.; three sisters, Candy McNorton and husband, Kevin, of Troy, Kan., Kristee Grable
and husband, Glen, of Wathena, Kan., and Jill Johnson and husband, Buddy, of Basehor,
Kan.; six nephews, four nieces, and two grandchildren. Funeral services are planned for
10:30 a.m. today, August 4, at the Community of Christ Church in Fanning, Kan.
Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery. Any memorial contributions are suggested
to the Tory Walton Memorial Fund, which may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral
Home, Highland, Kan.
Walton, Virginia Florence (Munford) 14 Jan 1917 - 28 Dec 1989 OH 4 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of William J. & Jenny A. (Jones) Munford; married William J. Walton]
Virginia Florence Walton, 72, Rogersville, died at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 28 in Mercy
Villa Nursing Home after a long illness. Mrs. Walton, a homemaker, was born Jan. 14,
1917, in Greene County to William J. and Jenny A. Jones Munford. She was a member of
Kinser Chapel in Rogersville. She was married to William J. Walton, who preceded her

in death in 1973. Survivors include three sons, William Jerry, Springfield, Edgar A.,
Rogersville, and Leon, Ozark; three daughters, Loetta Evans and Sandra A. Larmer, both
of Springfield, and Jenny Walton Gould, Springfield, Va.; two stepsons, Clayton Walton,
Springfield, and Harold Walton, Nixa; one stepdaughter, Roberta Loveland, Battlefield;
two sisters, Ruth Bates and Imogene Walton, both of Springfield; 11 grandchildren; and
12 great-grandchildren. Services were Tuesday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Chapel at
Rivermonte with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte
Memorial Gardens.
Walton, William Christopher 29 Mar 1871 - 20 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
Funeral services for William Christopher Walton, 88, who died June 20 at an
Ozark Rest home were held Tuesday afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa, with
Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating., Burial was in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Mr.
Walton served as Nixa night watchman for several years. He was a member of the Nixa
Baptist Church and a past member of the Nixa Odd Fellows. Survivors include one sister,
Mrs. Millie Thompson of Nixa, with whom he made his home and several nieces and
nephews.
Wampler, Earl William
3 Sept 1930 - 6 Apr 2001
ARKANSAS CITY – Earl William Wampler, 70, of Arkansas City, died April 6,
2001, at South Central Kansas Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday at Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home. Jesse Kindred will officiate. Burial will be in
Riverview Cemetery. A memorial has been established with the American Heart
Association. Contributions may be made through the funeral home. Wampler was born
Sept. 3, 1930, in Clever, Mo., to Lois Mollie (Hair) and Javen S. Wampler. He was raised
and educated in Missouri and graduated from Marionville High School. In 1952 he
moved to Arkansas City. In Arkansas City he married Delilia F. Fortune. He worked as
manager of the C.R. Anthony Store until retiring in 1988 after 36 years of service.
Survivors include a son, Jeff Wampler, Winfield; two daughters, Michelle O’Daniel,
Arkansas City, and Tina Randall, Winfield; a brother, Jamie Wampler and a sister,
Pauline Goenner, both of Wichita; nine grandchildren. Winfield Daily Courier, Winfield,
KS. Dated 9 April 01. (Contributed by Jeff Wampler).
Wampler, Elsie P. (French) 15 Dec 1890 - 26 Dec 1977
Services for Mrs. Elsie Wampler, 87, Louisville, Ky. Were at 2:30 p.m. Friday in
Billings United Methodist Church with the Revs. Harold Hunter and Arthur Daughtrey
officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz, under the direction of Meadors of
Billings. Mrs. Wampler died at 10:40 p.m. Monday in the Methodist Evangelical
Hospital, Louisville, after a long illness. The address of her son, John, of Mason, Ariz.,
was previously listed incorrectly. Other survivors, not previously listed, include eight
grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. The family will be in the Funeral home from
7 to 8:30 tonight.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 26, 1977 in the margin. [15 Dec 1890 - 26 Dec 1977] Contributed by
Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.

Wampler, Eugene 22 Oct 1882 - Dec 1968
Eugene Wampler, 86, who owned and operated the general store in Clever 40
years, then worked 20 years for Rubenstein’s here, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday in
Springdale, Ark., Memorial Hospital. He had been living with a daughter in Springdale.
A member of First Baptist Church, Mr. Wampler is survived by the daughter, Mrs.
Robert C. Reed; three brothers, Lloyd, 2047 East Wayland, Leonard, 1001 South
Broadway and Oliver, Billings; two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Johnson, 834 East Grand and
Mrs. Verda Deaver, 1047 West Monroe Terrace; and three grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Monday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with Dr. Thomas S. Field
officiating. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz in Christian County.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 20 December 1968, in the margin.
AND
Wampler, Eugene 22 Oct 1882 - 20 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John W. & Elizabeth ( ) Wampler; married Lula Mae Johnson 9 Jan 1883
- 13 Oct 1959]
Eugene Wampler, 86, who owned and operated the general store in Clever 40
years, then worked 20 years for Rubenstein’s in Springfield, died at 9:15 p.m. Friday in
Springdale, Ark. Memorial Hospital. He had been living with a daughter in Springdale. A
member of First Baptist Church, Mr. Wampler is survived by the daughter, Mrs. Robert
C. Reed; three brothers, Leonard, Springfield, Leonard, Springfield, and Oliver, Billings;
two sisters, Mrs. W. R. Johnson and Mrs. Verda Deaver, Springfield and three
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the Ralph Thieme Chapel with
Dr. Thomas S. Field officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz in Christian
County.
Wampler, George “Bill”
12 Aug 1928 - 11 Nov 1987
George “Bill” Wampler, 59, of Springfield, died Mary. 11, in his home after a 21/2 year illness. Services for Mr. Wampler were held Saturday in Meadors chapel,
Republic, with the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Clever.
Mr. Wampler was born in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. While young, he moved to Clever, where
he attended school. He moved from Clever in June of this year to Springfield. Mr.
Wampler started his sales career at the Outlet Furniture Store in Springfield in 1954. He
as a salesman there until 1970. He then joined the Sunshine Appliance Mart, where he
was a salesman and later became manager. He took medical retirement in 1985. Mr.
Wimple’s survivors include his wife, Judy; a daughter Debbie Earhart, of Oklahoma;
three stepdaughters, Julie Mathis, of Mississippi, Donna Franz of Springfield, and Becky
Smith of California; two stepsons, Bill Miller, Jr., and Michael Miller, both of New York;
four brothers, Harold. Jr., Clever, Sidney, Nixa, Jerry, Ozark, and David, Fair Grove; a
sister, Joan Williams, Rolla; and a step grandchild Memorial contributions may be made
to hospice. Handwritten dated 1997. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Wampler, Harold H., Sr. 30 Mar 1897 - 12 Sep 1977 OH 15 Sep 1977 p10
[Note: Son of William & Laura Bell (?) Wampler; married Mabel N. 4 Jan 1905 - 1 Feb
1973]

CLEVER - Harold H. Wampler, 80, Clever, died Monday morning at Cox
Medical Center after a long illness. He was a longtime resident of the Clever and Boaz
communities and was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Survivors include five
sons, Harold, Jr., Clever, Sidney, Nixa, Bill and David, both of Springfield, and Jerry,
Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Jo Ann Williams, Owensville; a brother, Guy, Reeds Spring; a
sister, Mrs. Grace Ghan, Strafford; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Clever Methodist C Church with the Revs. Larkin Haden
and Frank Gilmore officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under
direction of Meadors. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
AND
Wampler, Harold H., Sr. 30 Mar 1897 - 12 Sep 1977 OH 22 Dec 1977 p11
At this holiday season, this poem is in memory of my Dad, Harold Wampler, Sr.,
Clever, Mo.
He was a man to fit the Lord,
Sturdy and stark his hand, Solid as a rock beneath the soil.
And like the land, He wore exceedingly well
Mellowing with the years ‘till we could tell...
He moved in harmony with God and earth,
Excepting death, the natural end of birth.
While Dad lived, her played the game,
Leaving the earth better than when he came.
Bill Wampler.
Wampler, Javen S. 5 Jul 1895 - 12 Dec 1953
Funeral services for Javen S. Wampler, 58, who died early yesterday in the
Aurora Hospital following a heart attack suffered at his home north of Marionville, will
be held at 2 p.m. today in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel in Marionville. Burial will be in
Frazier Cemetery near Clever. Mr. Wampler is survived by his wife, Winnifred; two
daughters, Mrs. Hazel Freeman of Lawrence, Kan., and Mrs. Pauline Sollenger of
Winfield, Kan.; three sons, Howard of Winfield, and Jamie and Earl, both of Arkansas
City, Kan.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Lucille Stringer of St. Louis and Miss Lillian
Hendrix of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. Laura Johnson, Mrs. Verda Deaver of
Springfield and Mrs. Stella Ervin of Clever; four brothers, Oliver of Billings, Eugene,
Leonard and Lloyd Wampler, all of Springfield; and four grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of December 1953, in the margin.
AND
Wampler, Javen S.
5 Jul 1895 - 12 Dec 1953
CCR 17 Dec 1953 p4
Funeral services for Javen S. Wampler, 58, who died early Saturday in the Aurora
Hospital following a heart attack suffered at his home north of Marionville, were held
Sunday in the Bradford-Surridge Chapel in Marionville. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery
near Clever. Mr. Wampler is survived by his wife, Winnifred; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel
Freeman of Lawrence, Kan and Mrs,. Pauline Sollengerger of Winfield, Kan; three sons,
Howard of Winfield, And Jamie and earl, both of Arkansas City, Kan., two stepdaughters, Mrs. Lucille Stringer of St, Louis and Miss Lillian Hendrix of Los Angeles;
three sisters, Mrs. Laura Johnson, Mrs. Verda Deaver of Springfield and Mrs. Stella

Ervin of Clever; four brothers, Oliver of Billings, Eugene, Leonard and Lloyd Wampler,
all of Springfield and four grandchildren.
Wampler, Laura Bell ( ) 26 Jul 1875 - 29 Dec 1963 CCR 2 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Married William M. Wampler]
Mrs. Laura Belle Wampler, 88, of Clever, died at her home Sunday night, She
was a member of the Clever Methodist Church. Surviving are two sons, Harold, Clever,
and Guy, Reeds Spring; two daughters, Mrs. Grace Ghan, Strafford, and Mrs. Helen
Chastain, Springfield and nine grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Methodist Church in Clever with the Rev. D. S. Frazier
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill under direction of Cantrell.
Wampler, Lois (Hair) 16 May 1902 - 12 Mar 1941
Funeral services for Mrs. Lois Wampler, 38, who died at her home in Clever
Wednesday night following a lingering illness, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the
Clever Baptist Church under direction of the Maples Funeral Home. The Rev. Floyd
Hanks and the Rev. Mr. F. L. Wise will officiate. Mrs. Wampler was a lifelong resident
of that vicinity. Survivors include her husband, Javin; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Deeds
of Springfield, and Miss Pauline Wampler of the home; three sons, Howard, Jamie and
Earl Wampler, all of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hair of near Hurley; a
sister, Mrs. Audie Gold of Nixa, Route One; and three brothers, Ernest Hair of Hurley,
and Homer and Sherman Hair, both of Billings, Route One.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Wampler, Lula Mae (Johnson) Reed 9 Jan 1883 - 13 Oct 1959
Mrs. Eugene Wampler, 76, of 1019 East Delmar, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in St.
John’s Hospital, where she had been a patient 99 days. She had been ill about three
years. Mrs. Wampler moved here in 1942 from Clever, where she had spent her entire
life before coming to Springfield. She and her husband, Eugene, were members of the
First Baptist Church here. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Robert C.
Reed of Raytown, and three grandchildren. Jewell Windle has charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in the Frazier Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 13, 1959 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Wampler, Lula Mae (Johnson) Reed 9 Jan 1883 - 13 Oct 1959 CCR 15 Oct 1959 p3
Funeral services for Mrs. Eugene Wampler, 76, at 1019 East Delmar, Springfield,
who died Tuesday at St. John’s Hospital will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Jewell Windle
Chapel Springfield with Rev. Fred Eastham officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Windle. A native of Clever, she lived there until moving to
Springfield in 1942. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield.
Survivors include her husband, Eugene Wampler, a daughter, Mrs. Robert Reed of
Raytown, and three grandchildren.
Wampler, Mable C. 4 Jan 1905 - 1 Feb 1973

Mrs. Mable C. Wampler, 68, of Clever died at Cox Medical Center at 4:30 a.m.
Thursday after a short illness. A longtime resident of Clever, she was a member of the
Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold; five sons, Harold, Jr.,
of Clever, Sidney of Nixa, Bill and David, both of Springfield and Jerry of Ozark; one
daughter, Mrs. Joan Williams of Owensville; and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Collier of
Jackson, Mississippi. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Clever
Methodist Church with the Rev. Larkin Hayden officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. [on tombstone, name spelled Mabel]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Wampler, Mabel C. 4 Jan 1905 - 1 Feb 1973 OH 8 Feb 1973 p8
[Note: married Harold H. Wampler 30 Mar 1897 - 12 Sep 1977; spelling from tombstone
CLEVER - Mrs. Mable C. Wampler, 68, of Clever, died at Cox Medical Center at
4:30 a.m. after a short illness. A longtime resident of Clever, she was a member of the
Clever Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold; five sons, Harold, Jr.
of Clever, Sidney of Nixa, Bill and David, both of Springfield and Jerry of Ozark; one
daughter, Mrs. Joan Williams, of Owensville; and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Collier, of
Jackson, Miss. Funeral services were under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Wampler, Nancy Naomi (King)
23 Nov 1889 - 27 Dec 1977
Services for Mrs. Nancy Wampler, 88, of 2047 E. Wayland, will be at 1 p.m.
Saturday in Grace United Methodist Church with Dr. Solomon F. Walter officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, near Boaz, under direction of Gorman-ScharpfAbbott. Mrs. Wampler died at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital after a long
illness. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 tonight.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of December 27, 1977 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wampler, Oliver 12 Feb 1886 - 28 Apr 1980
Services for Oliver Wampler, 94, Louisville, Ky., a former Billings resident, were
held last Friday in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. Clifford Sleeth officiating. Burial was
in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz. Mr. Wampler died April 28 in a nursing home in
Louisville after a long illness. He was a member of the Billings United Methodist
Church. Survivors include a son, John W., Mason, Ark.; two daughters, Mrs. June
Wageman, Louisville and Mrs. Lucille Williams, Arlington, Texas; a brother, Lloyd,
Springfield; eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wampler, Sidney Collier 20 Dec 1926 - 11 Oct 1989 OH 19 Oct 1989
[Note: Son of Harold & Mable Wampler; married Betty]
Sidney Collier Wampler, 62, of Nixa, died Oct. 11 in Cox Medical Center South
in Springfield. Services were Sunday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev.

Kenneth Brady officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Clever. Mr. Wampler
was born Dec. 20, 1926 in Fort Smith, Ark., and was preceded in death by his parents,
Harold and Mable Wampler, and his brother, Bill. Survivors include his wife, Betty, of
the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Ray Triplett, Springfield; a son and
daughter-in-law, Rick and Glenda Wampler, Aurora; a grandson, Travis Wampler; a
granddaughter, Brittany Wampler; a sister, Joan Williams, Rolla; and three brothers,
Harold Wampler, Jr., Clever, Jerry, Ozark, and David, Springfield.
Wang, Fred Orville 1892 - 16 Jan 1961 CCR 19 Jan 1961 p8
Funeral services for Fred Orville Wang, 68, of Spokane, who died Wednesday,
January 11, at the Veterans Hospital at Fayetteville, Ark. after an illness of several
months, were held Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the Spokane Baptist Church, with Rev.
Wilbur Blansit and Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery,
Springfield under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of Tiffin, Mo., Mr.
Wang lived at Wood Lake, Neb., until moving to Spokane 22 years ago. He was a
member of the Church of God, Woodmen of the World and a veteran of World War I.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Myrtle E. Wang of Spokane, his father, George
Wang of Wood, S. D.; four brothers, Jack Wang of White River, S. D., Homer Wang of
Wood, Randall Wang of Crookston, Neb. and Abner of Brown Lee, Neb.; six sisters,
Mrs. Alice Lotspeich, Mrs. Esther Baxter and Mrs. Doris Mundt of Albany, Ore., Mrs.
Ruth Hassel of Escondido, Calif., Mrs. Nellie Lane of Pendleton, Ore. and Mrs. Faye
Bates of Bremerton, Wash.
Wang, Myrtle (Lind) 1895 - 20 Mar 1962 CCR 22 Mar 1962 p1
Mrs. Myrtle Wang, 66. of Spokane, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday at Mercy Villa Rest
Home in Nixa.
A native of Nebraska, she had been a resident of Spokane since 1938. Survivors
include a brother, Henry Lind of Oakland, Calif. and a sister, Mrs. Gladys Simpson of
Los Angeles. Harris Funeral Home of Nixa is in charge of arrangements.
Ward, Bernice (Ledbetter) 1897 - 12 Jan 1965 CCR 21 Jan 1965 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Bernice Ward, 67, were at 2 p.m. Thursday at the
Chapel Hill Church south of Mountain View. The Revs. Arch Bolerjack and William T.
White officiated. Burial was in Chapel Hill Cemetery under direction of Duncan. Mrs.
Ward, a life long resident of Mountain View, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the home of a
brother, F. A. Ledbetter, Ozark, following a lengthy illness. She is also survived by four
other brothers, Ira, Coldwater, Kan., A. V., Buffalo, G. W. Wichita, and the Rev. W. R.
Ward, Bonne Terre (SIC).
Ward, Bess L. 15 Aug 1885 - 2 Jun 1967 CCR 8 Jun 1967 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Bess L. Ward, 80, Nixa who died at 1:45 p.m. Friday in
St. John’s Hospital, were held at 1 p.m. Monday in Eminence Chapel with burial under
direction of Duncan in Muncel Chapel Cemetery. The casket was closed before the
service Monday. She is survived by two sons, Bennett, Tallahassee, Fla. and Lyman,
Lawrence, Ariz.; two daughters, Miss June R. Ward, Arlington, Va. and Mrs. Helen W.
Hawkins, Nixa.

Ward, Betty B. (Blevins)
1924 - 2 Feb 1964
CCR 13 Feb 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of James William & Laura Alice (Williams) Blevins]
Mrs. Betty B. Ward, 39, died Sunday, Feb. 2 in Lakewood Hospital in Long
Beach, Calif. She was a former resident of Ozark. Survivors include her husband, Byron,
her mother, Mrs. Laura Blevins; two brothers, Kyle and Carl Blevins; two sisters, Mrs.
Chlorene Hedgpeth and Ella Jean Maynard. Funeral services were Wednesday, Feb.. 5 at
Lakewood Mortuary with burial in Forrest Lawn Cypress, Long Beach, Calif.
Ward, Charles Edward 17 May 1918 - 23 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: married Lenora]
Charles Edward Ward, age 82, of Chadwick, passed away Wednesday, August 23,
2000 in ManorCare, Springfield, Missouri. He was born May 17, 1918 in Waukegan,
Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Ward was a
farmer. His wife, Lenora Ward preceded him in death. He is survived by his family and
friends. Visitation was Friday, August 25, 2000 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Ward, David Eugene, Pfc. 1942 - 21 Oct 1967 CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
Former Ozark Resident Dies in Vietnam
Pfc. David Eugene Ward, of Route 1, Rogersville, has been reported killed in
action in Vietnam. A funeral home spokesman said the 25-year-old soldier died instantly
of shrapnel wounds last Saturday. A native of Iowa, Pfc. Ward moved with his family in
1957 to Rogersville where he attended high school. He had been employed by BBM
Lumber Company in Ozark and lived here until he entered the services in 1966. He had
been in Vietnam since Aug. 8. He is survived by his wife, Joan; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Ward, and a sister, Linda, all of Route 1, Rogersville; and his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Grey of Ozark. A memorial services will be conducted at
2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. Funeral services and burial will be next
week in Riverton, Iowa.
Ward, Doyle 22 Feb 1923 - 25 Oct 2005 SN-L 27 Oct 2005 & SN-L 28 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of John & Cora (Kennedy) Ward; married 21 Dec 1952 Mary Elizabeth
Williams]
Doyle Ward, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2005. He was
born February 22, 1923, in Block, Tenn., the son of John and Cora (Kennedy) Ward. He
graduated from Trinidad High School in Colorado, and attended the University of
Wyoming. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He
began his foreign duty in Normandy, and traveled to Paris and Belgium before being
wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. On December 21, 1952, he and Mary Elizabeth
Williams were united in marriage. She preceded him in death in 1995. As a painting
contractor, Mr. Ward traveled throughout the United States. In 1965, while on a fishing
trip to the Ozarks, he purchased The Cove Motel in Kimberling City, and moved his
family there from Denver in 1969. In the early 1970's, he began his career in real estate
development, and in 1976 the family moved to Springfield. He also enjoyed ranching and
cattle. In 1984 they moved to Nixa where he and his brother-in-law were instrumental in
building projects at River Fork. Mr. Ward was a member of South Gate Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, James Ward, Nixa; a daughter, Janet Holman and husband,
Mike, Springfield; a brother, Kendrick Ward, Birmingham, Ala.; a sister, Ruth Dye,
Denver, Colo.; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews; and many friends. The family
would like to extend a special thank you to Tascha Vale for her care and kindness beyond
measure. A graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2005, in Eastlawn
Cemetery, Springfield, with Rev. Nolan Carrier officiating. Military honors will be
provided by National Guard Bravo Team. Friends may call at Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, on Friday for viewing from 2 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions
may be made to Seasons Hospice or St. John's Hospital.
Ward, Earnest “Butter” 28 Feb 1914 – 14 Jan 2000 CCH-N 26 Jan 2000
Ernest “Butter” Ward, 85, of Rogersville formerly of Oldfield passed away at
12:15 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2000 in St. John’s Regional Health Center Springfield.
Butter was born on February 28, 1914 in Kingsley Iowa to Charlie and Hattie Smith
Ward. He was married to Vest L. Gray on March 12, 1938 and she preceded him in death
on May 30, 1988. Butter served in the U.S. Army in WW II, was a member of the VFW
and of the Rogersville First Baptist Church. Surviving is his daughter Mary Melinda
Plaster of the home. One sister Bertha Miller and husband Bo of Malvern, Ia., four
grandchildren David and Rita Kanel, Gary Kanel, Candy Plaster and Dustin Plaster, two
great-grandchildren; Cathy and Crissy Kanel. He was preceded in death by his parents,
three sons David, Richard and Jimmy Ward, five brothers and a sister.
Services were at 2 p.m. Monday January 17, 2000 at the First Baptist Church Rogersville,
with burial in the Springfield National Cemetery on Tuesday January 18, 2000 at 10 a.m.
with the full military honors. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Youth
Awanas Club, Rogersville.
Ward, Gerald “Pat” 22 Jun 1924 - 9 Nov 1988 OH 17 Nov 1988
[Note: married Lois]
Gerald "Pat" Ward, 64, of Nixa, died Nov. 9 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Wand were held Nov. 12 in the Harris Chapel, Nixa, with
the Rev. William B. Malotte officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr.
Ward was a native of Brighton, and had spent most of his life in the Nixa area. He was a
19-year employee of N.W. Electric Power Co-op. Springfield. Ha was a veteran of the
United States Army, serving his country in World War II, and was a member of the Nixa
American Legion Post No. 434. He belonged to the Nixa Christian Church and to Friend
Lodge No. 352 AF & AM, Ozark, as well as to the Abou Bell Adhem Temple,
Springfield, and Scottish Rite. Joplin. His survivors include his wife, Lois, of the home; a
daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Jill Bingham, Springfield; a stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jimmie Dale and Brenda Eoff, Springfield; a granddaughter, Renee.
Bingham and a grandson, Brian Ward Bingham, both of Springfield; a step grandson,
Billy Abby, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Aliene Gilliland, Thermopolis, Wyoming; and a
brother, Joe Ward, Bonne Terre. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa
Christian Church.
Ward, Harold W. 14 Oct 1913 - 18 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
[Note: married Edith]

Harold W. Ward, 75, Springfield, died Tuesday, April 18 in Mercy Villa Nursing
Home. A lifelong resident of Spring field, he was employed at Trailmobile for 21 years
and was retired from St. John's Hospital as a security guard. Survivors include his wife,
Edith; a son, Jerry, Pleasant Hope, a daughter, Joan E. Hamblen, Kansas City; three
stepchildren, Bernice Fultz, Rogersville, Dewey and L.D. Henderson; both of Spring
field; two brothers, Hershel, Nixa, and Howard, Spring field; two sisters, Edith Work
man, Springfield, and Helen Regelbrugge, Kansas City; four grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 20 in Herman Lohmeyer
Chapel. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Contributions are suggested to the
Springfield Hospice Organization.
Ward, Jerry 1983 - 11 Jul 2006 SN-L 13 Jul 2006
Jerry Ward, age 23, of Nixa, died Tuesday morning. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Greene Lawn Cemetery,
Walnut Grove. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Memorials to the family may be made through the funeral home.
Ward, Joe 18 Jun 1919 - 24 Jan 1993 OH 3 Feb 1993
[Note: Son of John & Maggie Ward]
Joe Ward, 73, Bonne Terre, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1993 in the Hillside Manor. He
was born June 18, 1919 in Polk County, the son of John and Maggie Ward. He was
preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gerald Pat Ward; and a sister, Alene Gilland.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lois Ward; a niece, Pam Bingham; and cousins,
Chester Ward, Don Ward, Hershal Ward and Bob Ward. Services were held Wednesday,
Jan. 27, in the Patterson Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark.
Ward, John Willard 4 Sep 1876 - 15 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
John Willard Ward was born on September 4, 1875 on a farm in Greene County,
the son of Arch and Allie Ward. He was first united in marriage to Maggie Wallace who
passed away in 1909. On December 11, 1910, he was united in marriage to Maggie
McElhaney who passed away in June 1953. Mr. Ward was also preceded in death by two
children, Ruth in 1927 and Lewis on July 16, 1948. Mr. Ward moved to Christian County
early in life and lived on a farm southwest of Nixa. He served as Clerk of Christian
County from 1928 to 1936. In 1943, he moved to a farm near Morrisville, where he lived
most of the remainder of his life. He was a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge at Nixa. At
12:15 a.m. June 15, he entered into rest at a Springfield home at the age of 79 years, 9
months and 11 days. Survivors include four sons, Ross of Appleton City, Sid of Wichita,
Kan., Joe of Nevada and Pat of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Lorena Eaton of Oakland,
Calif. and Mrs. Alline Lowitz of Henderson, Nev.; ten grandchildren; two great
grandchildren; two brothers, Walter and Blon Ward, both of Springfield; other relatives
and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 18, in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
Patterson Cemetery.
Ward, Leonard C. 2 Sep 1874 - 12 Jul 1975 OH 17 Jul 1975 p11

[Note: Son of ? & Mary E. (?) Ward; married Gertie M. Lee 11 Jan 1892 - Oct 1982 who
married second Bert Miller]
OZARK - Leonard C. Ward, 101 of Houston, Tex,, a former Sparta resident, died
at 11 p.m. Saturday in Houston. Mr. Ward was believed to be the oldest Republican in
Harris County, Tex. and earlier this year met President Gerald Ford at a meeting in
Houston. He was a retired real estate and a member of the Sparta Church of Christ. He
was also a member of the Sparta IOOF Lodge. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Juanita
Rozell, Sparta and Mrs. Marie Woods, McCook, Neb.; three grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Arrangements were under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Ward, Lola Ann (Range) 1972 - 13 Dec 2004 SN-L 15 Dec 2004
Lola Ann Range Ward, age 32, of Walnut Shade, died Monday from injuries
resulting from an automobile accident. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery. Visitation will
be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Ward, Maude (Sackett) 1884 - 2 Jun 1951 CCR 7 Jun 1951
[Note: Daughter of C. C. & Annie Sackett]
Mrs. Maude Ward, 66, of Springfield died Saturday morning in a Springfield
hospital. Mrs. Ward, a resident of the Nixa community for many years moved to
Springfield in 1940. She was a member of the Christian church. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Ralph Walker of the home and Mrs. Count Harvey of Mobile, AL; three
sisters, Mrs. Nettie Blackburn, Mrs. Alma Utley, and Mrs. Florence Young of
Springfield; a brother, George Sackett of Nixa; and three grandchildren. Funeral services
were held Monday in Hazelwood cemetery.
Ward, Ora Vale (Phillips) Pearl 29 Sep 1912 - 7 Aug 1998 CCH-N 19 Aug 1998
Ora Vale Ward passed away Friday August 7 at her home. She was 85 years old.
One son Herbert Lee Pearl preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter Jo
Ann Harris of the home, one son Jerry lee Pearl of Springfield, one granddaughter Teryle
Wilson and her husband Glenn Wilson of Las Vegas, Nevada. two grandsons Jeff Kim
Pearl and his wife Karen Pearl of Springfield. Michael Lee Pearl and his wife Jan Pearl of
Springfield. one great-grandson, Corey Wilson of Biloxi, Mississippi, four greatgranddaughters Heather Lynn Myers of Ogden Utah, Sharon Leann Wilson of Las Vegas,
Nevada. Amy and Kimberly Pearl of Springfield and many good friends. She was born in
Grant City, to Ernest and Mary (Farnsworth) Phillips on September 29, 1912. She was a
member of Hope Community Church at Springfield. In 1972 she retired from Owens
Illinois Cup Company after nearly 20 years of service. Funeral services were held at 10
am Tuesday August 11 at Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home at Nixa burial will follow at
Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation was on Monday August 10 from 6:30 to 8 pm
at the funeral home.
Ward, Samuel B.
22 May 1891 - 20 Jun 1967
CCR 22 Jun 1967 p1
[Note; married Mona D. Roby 20 Aug 1902 - 3 Mar 1984 - buried Eisenhour Cemetery]
Samuel B. Ward, 76, of Springfield, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday in BurgeProtestant Hospital after an illness of two weeks. He is survived by his wife, Mona; one

son, Ronald, Kansas City; one daughter, Mrs. Opal Call, Reeds Spring; one brother,
Wilbur, Marionville; one sister, Mrs. Mabel Brawner, Stirling, Kan.; nine grandchildren
and five great grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Ward, Sidney W. 5 Aug 1909 - Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
[Note: Son of John Willard & Maggie (Wallace) Ward]
NIXA - Sidney W. Ward, 67, Joplin, formerly of Nixa, died at 8:35 p.m. Sunday
at Freeman Hospital, Joplin after a long illness. Mr. Ward was a retired salesman and a
native of Nixa. Survivors include one son, John Ward, San Francisco, Calif,; two
daughters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Reed, Wichita, Kan. and Miss Cindy Ward, Denver, Colo.;
four grandchildren; one brother, Ross Ward, Joplin; one sister, Mrs. Lorene Eaton,
Springfield; two half-brothers, Pat Ward, Nixa and Joe Ward Mansfield; and one halfsister, Mrs. Alline Gilleland, Squaw Valley, Calif. Prayer services were at 8 p.m. today in
the Harris Chapel, Nixa. Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Phillip A. Bucher officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery
south of Springfield.
Ward, Thomas Clinton 15 Nov 1942 - 28 Aug 1995 CCH-N 6 Sep 1995
[Note: Son of James C. & Mary J. Ward; married 9 Nov 1963 Rita V. Johnson]
Thomas Clinton Ward, 52, Aurora, died Monday, Aug. 28th in St. John's Hospital
surrounded by his loving family. Ton, was born November 15, 1942 in Wichita, KS., the
son of James C. Ward and Mary J. Ward. He was united in marriage Nov. 9, 1963 to his
adoring wife, Rita V. Johnson. To this marriage one child was born, Rashell Leigh
Clothier, Overland Park, KS. He is also survived by his mother and four sisters, Linda
Davis, Republic, Jamie Hawk, Marilyn Barnes, and Nancy Weems, all of Springfield, his
mother- and father-in-law, Leonard and Pauline Johnson, his Aunts Helen Garton and
Ruth Shook, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends. Tom was
preceded in death by his father in 1981 and his maternal grandparents Tom and Merle
Bingham and his paternal grandparents, Clint and Hyacinth Ward. Tom graduated from
Parkview High School and received his engineering degree from the University of
Missouri at Rolla. He worked as an engineer for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle and Wichita,
where he helped design the first 747. He was later President of Central State Stamping
Co. in Springfield. Tom was an all-line insurance broker and was an agent for Farmers
Insurance Group for 20 years, as well as a Century 21 broker. Tom served several terms
on the Southwest Missouri Board of Realtors. Tom enthusiastically served his community
through many civic organizations. He was Past President of both the Aurora Chamber of
Commerce and the Aurora Rotary Club. He was also the Chairman of the Regional Ozark
Mountain Parkway Committee. Tom served on the Board of the Aurora Economic
Development Committee and the Private Industry Council. Tom was a member and
deacon of the Aurora Church of Christ. One of Tom's greatest joys was praising God in
song and he often lead the singing at church services. Tom never let his illness get in the
way of enjoying life. He loved the outdoors and was an avid quail and pheasant hunter,
and fisherman. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m. at Greenlawn South Funeral Home. Service
were held at the South National Church of Christ building at the corner of National and
Seminole an Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. with David Lawrence and Cecil

Harris officiating. Burial was at Weaver Cemetery in Ozark. Memorial contributions may
be made to Springfield Dialysis Patient Fund, 330 E. Division, Springfield, MO., 65803.
Ward, Vesta L. (Gray) 24 Mar 1920 - 30 May 1988 OH 2 Jun 1988
[Note: Daughter of Oliver & Mary (Willis) Gray; married 12 Mar 1938 Ernest Ward]
Vesta L. Ward, 68, of Oldfield, formerly of Rogersville, died Monday at her home
following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Ward will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. Winston Burton officiating. Visitation is
scheduled for 7-9 p.m. this evening (Thursday) at the funeral home. Born March 24,
1920, in Sidney, Iowa, Mrs. Ward was the daughter of Oliver and Mary (Willis) Gray.
She was married to Ernest Ward March 12, 1938, and he survives. Additional survivors
include one daughter, Mary Melinda Plaster, Oldfield; one brother, Frank Gray,
Rogersville; one sister, Fern Constable, Springfield; and four grandchildren, David and
Gary Kanel, Rogersville, and Candy and Dustin Plaster, Oldfield. Memorial contributions
may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Warden, Christopher “Chris” Lee 29 Jun 1974 - 29 Apr 2003
Christopher “Chris” Lee Warden, 28, Springfield, died at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday,
April 29, 2003 in Springfield Skilled Care Center and The Lodges, Springfield. He was
born June 29, 1974 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Tim and Carol (Caldwell)
Warden. Chris attended Calvary Baptist Church in Republic. Some of his favorite
pastimes were attending church, singing gospel music, and taking trips to Branson. He
played ARC basketball for two years and continued to enjoy watching other basketball
games. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol, on April 12, 1998. He is survived
by his father and stepmother, Tim and Morgan Warden, Billings; a sister, Jennifer
Brown, Republic; two stepbrothers, Andy Countryman and Travis Countryman, both of
Republic; maternal grandparents, David and Peggy Caldwell; and paternal grandparents,
Reese and Sue Warden, Springfield. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 1,
2003 in Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Mike Green officiating. Burial will
be in Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, April 30 2003.
Wardow, Grace (Melton) Wilhite Feb 1892 - 9 Jan 1964
CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Jacob & Georgia Ann (Stallings) Melton; married 27 Jan 1916 Ben
Wilhite 24 Dec 1888 - 11 Feb 1917; married later ? Wardow]
Mrs. Grace Wardow, 71, a former resident of Springfield, died last Thursday,
Jan.. 9, at the hospital at Nevada. Mrs. Wardlow was a member of the Christian Church
and had lived here about 40 years prior to 1958 when she moved to California.
She is
survived by a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Phillips of Bell, Calif. and a brother, Clovis Melton,
1614 North Benton, Springfield. Mrs. Wardow was a former Christian County resident,
the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jake Melton of the Selmore community. Funeral
services were conducted Saturday afternoon in the Jewel E. Windle Chapel, the Rev.
Michael McGinnis officiating. Burial was in the Maple Park Cemetery.
Ware, Darrell Lee 29 Aug 1939 - 26 Mar 1957

CCR 4 Apr 1957 p 1

Funeral services for Darrell Lee Ware, 17 who died March 26, were held Sunday,
March 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Highlandville High School auditorium with Rev. Bill Martin
and Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Members of the senior class of Spokane
High School, of which the deceased was a member, served as escorts and flower
attendants. He was a member of the Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Ware of Highlandville, two brothers, Captain Ray Ware
of Rapid City, S. D. and S/Sgt max Ware of Spokane, Wash; two sisters, Mrs. June
Washam of Springfield and Miss Jean Ware of the home..
Ware, Flossie Dell (Melton) 3 May 1898 - 7 Jul 1990 NN-E 12 Jul 1990
[Note: Daughter of James D. & Luvena (Bilyeu) Melton; married 12 Mar 1919 William
R. Ware 22 Nov 1897 - 28 May 1986]
Flossie Dell Ware, 92, Highlandville, died Saturday, July 7, 1990, in Greene
Haven Nursing Home, Springfield. She was the daughter of Jimmy and Louvenna
Melton. A homemaker, she was a lifelong resident of Christian County and a member of
the First Baptist Church, Highlandville: She was married to William Ware on March 12,
1919. Preceding her in death were her husband, William, in 1986, and a son, Orville, in
1967. She is survived by two sons, Lowell, and his wife, Bonnie, Marionville, and Afton,
and his wife, Judy, Jefferson City; a daughter-in-law, Betty Ware, Carl Junction; eight
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were
Monday in First Baptist Church, Highlandville, with the Rev. Gary Stewart officiating.
Connie Maples and Marsha Downing provided music. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery.
Ware, James O. 1924 - 10 Apr 1967 CCR 13 Apr 1967 p1
[Note: Son of William R. & Flossie D. (Melton) Ware]
CARL JUNCTION - James O. Ware, 42, principal of the Carl Junction High
School for six years died at 4:10 p.m. Monday in Oak Hill Hospital, Joplin where he had
been a patient since March 29 when he had a heart attack. Prior to serving in the present
post in Carl Junction, he had taught school in Lowry City for nine years. He was a
veteran of World War II, a member of Carl Junction Baptist Church, Phi Delta Kappa,
various teachers organizations and Carl Junction Lions Club.
He is survived by his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ware, Highlandville; his wife, Betty Ann; and three
children, Dennis, Curtis and Janice, all of the home; two brothers, Lowell, Springfield
and Afton, Jefferson City. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Carl
Junction High School auditorium with the Rev, David Holt officiating, Burial was in Carl
Junction Cemetery,
Ware, Ray E. 1921 - 29 Oct. 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: no legible tombstone found; Son of Woodson A. & Pearl (Pigg) Ware; may be the
Ray Ware who married Marian Franklin 15 Jun 1941]
Ray E. Ware, 46 of Springfield was dead on arrival at Burge-Protestant Hospital
at 1:50 a.m. Sunday after an apparent heart attack. Mr. Ware retired in 1964 with the rank
of captain after 20 years services in the U. S. Air Force. He was a native of Highlandville
and a member of the Baptist church there. Surviving are his wife, Hazel; three sons,

Ronald of the state of California; and Daniel and Michael, both of the home; and two
daughters, Mrs. Judith Koon, Alexandria, Minn. and Miss Deborah Ware of the home.
Other survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Woodson Ware, Highlandville; a
brother, Max, Overland; two sisters, Mrs. Clarence Workman of Combs, Ozark [Sic that’s how the obit is worded]; and 2 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m.
Springfield and Mrs. Jerry Wednesday in Highlandville [Sic - that’s how the obit is
worded] Baptist Church with the Rev. W. L. Murdaugh officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Klingner. Full military rites were conducted at
graveside by a contingent from Whiteman Air Force Base.
Ware, Woodson A. 7 Aug 1892 - 7 Apr 1974 OH 11 Apr 1974
[Note: married L. Pearl Pigg 30 May 1901 - 20 Dec 1984]
Highlandville - Woodson A. Ware, 81, of Highlandville, died at 10:35 p.m.
Sunday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. A native of Verona, he had been a resident
of Highlandville for most of his wife and was retired carpenter. Mr. Ware was a member
of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Aurora. Surviving are his wife, Pearl; a son,
Max of Overland, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. June Washam, Springfield and Mrs. Jean
Combs, Ozark; two brothers, Willie of Highlandville and Earl of Aurora; 15
grandchildren; two step grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Warfield, Pearl (Maggs) 21 Apr 1883 - 31 Jul 1960 CCR 18 Aug 1960 p5
[Note: married Thomas James Warfield]
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Warfield, 77, who died July 31 at the home of
Mrs. Myrtle Medley of Nixa, were held August 3 at 2 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
with the Rev. Walter E. Cowdrey officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include a niece, Mrs. Dorothy
Anderson of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; a nephew, E. G. Peterson of Ellsworth, Iowa; one
stepson and one stepdaughter. She was preceded in death by Mr. Warfield in 1958.
Warman, Roy 1930 - 2 May 1988 OH 12 May 1988
[Note: married Marjorie]
Roy Warman, 57, of Rogersville, died at 8:25 p.m. May 2 in his home after a long
illness. A funeral mass for Mr. Warman was held May 5 at the St. Joseph the Worker
Catholic Church, Ozark. Burial was in Resurrection Cemetery, Springfield, under the
direction of Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Home, Springfield. Mr. Warman had worked for
Southwestern Bell for 32 years. He was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic
Church. His survivors include his wife, Marjorie; a son, Roy Warman, Jr., Norfolk Naval
Base, Norfolk, Virginia; a daughter, Pamala Warman, Whiteman Air Force Base,
Whitman, Missouri; his stepmother, Marie Warman; and two grandchildren.
Warren, Carl L. 5 Sep 1906 - 24 May 1972 CCR 1 Jun 1972 p4
[Note: Son of Henry S. & Etta (Hanks) Warren; married Wilma Adams 2 Nov 1906 - 31
Jul 2001]
Carl L. Warren, 65, a native of Ozark, died Wednesday evening, May 24, in a
Greenville, Tex. hospital following an apparent heart attack. Mr. Warren was a member

of the Baptist church. Survivors are his wife, Wilma of the Greenville home; a son, James
S. Warren of Eagle Lake, Tex.; a sister, Mrs. Edna Dunham of Ozark; a brother, Omer T.
Warren of Neosho; a step-mother, Mrs. Seth Warren of Ozark; two half-brothers, Leo
Warren of Memphis, Tenn. and Noel Warren of St. Paul, Minn.; one grandchild and two
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Harris
Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Arthur Page officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Warren, Christopher 22 Apr 1977 - 23 Dec 1996
Christopher Warren, 19, Clever, died at 4:52 p.m. December 23rd at Cox South as
a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident, north of Clever. Warren graduated
from Clever High School and was continuing his education as well as working part time
in heating and air conditioning. He was a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. He
is survived by his parents, Ronny and Sonja Warren, and a sister, Saville Warren, all of
Clever; maternal grandparents, Andy and Diane Routh of Branson West, and David
Lansdown of Brown Springs; paternal grandmother, Marlene Warren of Clever; aunts,
uncles and cousins. Funeral services were December 26th at Meadors Funeral Home,
Republic with the Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Carmel
Cemetery.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Warren, Edith (Pollard) 5 May 1907 – 27 May 1997 CCH-N 31 May 1997
Edith Warren, 90, Ozark, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born May 5, 1907, and was the daughter of Jim and Ada (Melton)
Pollard. She lived throughout her life in the Ozark area. She was a member of Selmore
Baptist Church and had been a 4-H leader. Her husband, Stanford Warren, preceded her
in death. Survivors include: a son, Joe Warren and his wife, Donna, Ozark; a daughter,
Nell Jean Harman, Walnut Grove; four grandchildren, Gayla Warren, Ryan Warren,
Marty Harman and his wife, Tena, and Gene Harman and his wife, Lynn; three greatgrandchildren, Haley, Alexis and Cheyenne Harman; two sisters, Estel McGinnis, Nixa,
and Imogene Wallen, Prairie Village, Kansas; a brother, James Pollard, Nixa; nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 30, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Elmer “Mac” McCully officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Warren, Elmer 5 Sep 1877 - 21 May 1961 CCR 25 May 1961
Ozark Resident Takes Own Life
[Note: Son of Wyatt & Jane (Luttrell) Warren]
Elmer Warren, 83, a lifelong resident of Ozark, fatally shot himself at his home in
Ozark Sunday. Authorities said he had been despondent over ill health and shot himself
after his wife tried to wrest a .32 caliber pistol from him. Funeral services were
conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chaffin Chapel. The Rev. Fred Plank officiated and
burial was in Linden Cemetery. A member of Smyrna Baptist Church, he is survived by
his wife, Maggie; four brothers, Ezra of Burlington, Iowa. Isto of 1107 South Newton in
Springfield, William of Monett; and Leonard of Kansas City and a sister, Mrs. Grace
Caves of Route 2, Rogersville.
Warren, Emmet 6 Sep 1888 - 27 Nov 1959

CCR 3 Dec 1959 p5

Funeral services for Emmet Warren, 76, of Near Lindenlure, who died last
Saturday, were held Sunday in Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, with Rev. W. E. Dowell
officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a lifelong
resident of the Linden community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fay Warren; two
sons, Leon Warren and Ottis Warren, four daughters, Mrs. Leila Roberts, Mrs. Jane
Hayden, Mrs. Yuardo McKinley and Mrs. Clotene Fiddler; five brothers, Elmer, Isto,
William, Leonard and Ezra Warren; one sister, Mrs. Grace Cave; 11 grandchildren, five
great grandchildren and five stepchildren.
Warren, Emmett H. 18 May 1917 - 2 Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: married Clover]
Emmett H. Warren, 71, of Nixa, died Nov. 2 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Warren were held Nov. 5 at Kingdom
Hall in Springfield, under the direction of Ragan-Thieme, Springfield. Burial was in
Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar. Mr. Warren was retired after being a salesman with the
National Paper company, Springfield, for 41 years. His survivors include his wife,
Clover, Nixa, two daughters, Julie Probst, Nixa, and Elyse Hargis, Springfield: a son,
David, Sacramento, California: a sister, Marjorie Booth, Kansas City; and seven
grandchildren.
Warren, Elva P. (Stubbs) 1906 - 6 Apr 1970 CCR 26 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of Harvey Dillard & Effie Mae (Melton) Stubbs; married Ottas Warren]
Mrs. Elva P. Warren, 63, of Palm Springs, Calif., died in a hospital there on April
6, after an illness of more than a year. A native of the Ozark community, she moved to
Fresno, Calif, in 1935, and to Palm Springs about a year ago. Survivors include her
husband, Ottas Warren, of Palm Springs; a daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Harryman of Palm
Springs; three granddaughters; her father, Harvey D. Stubbs of Ozark; two sisters, Mrs.
Ila F. Daniels of Kansas City and Mrs. Ramah D. Carson of Springfield; two brothers,
Victor A. Stubbs of Silver Springs, Md. and Stanley D. Stubbs of Bethesda, Md. Funeral
services were held April 9 in the Weiffel Funeral Chapel in Palm Springs, with burial in
Memorial Park Cemetery there.
Warren, Henry Seth 29 Dec 1882 - 8 May 1955 CCR 12 May 1955 p4
Funeral services for Henry Seth Warren, 72, a former presiding judge of the
Christian County Court, who died at 4 p.m. Sunday in Burge Hospital, Springfield,
following a short illness, were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at Chaffin Funeral
Chapel at Ozark. Rev. Harold Hurst, pastor of the Ozark First Baptist Church of which
the deceased was a member, was the officiating minister, and burial was in Selmore
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Corrie Warren;
four sons, Omer Warren of Neosho; Carl Warren of Palentine, Texas; Leo Warren of San
Angelo, Texas and Noel Warren of Kansas City; one daughter, Mrs. Edna Dunham of
Nixa; ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Warren, Leah Fay (Henderson) Rathbun 21 Nov 1889 - 20 Nov 1960 CCR 24 Nov
1960 p8

[Note; Daughter of Frank and Ovah Henderson; Married first 1907 Fred Rathbun and
tombstone gives name Rathbun]
Services for Mrs. Leah Fay Rathbun Warren 73, former resident of the Sparta
community who died Sunday night at her home in Galloway following a long illness,
were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery. Mrs. Warren was a member of the Harmony
Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons, Warren E. Rathbun, Dallas, Texas, Oran
Joe Rathbun of St. Louis, Ross W. Rathbun of Galloway and James W. Rathbun of
Sparta; one daughter, Mrs. Vennie Payne of the state of California, 11 grandchildren and
two great grandchildren.
Warren, Leonard 1888 - 13 Mar 1974 OH 21 Mar 1974 p2
[Note: Son of Wyatt & Jane (Luttrull) Warren; married Callie Lawson]
Leonard Warren, 86, died at his home in Kansas City, March 13, after a long
illness. He was a former resident of Christian county, but had resided in Kansas City
since the early 1920’s. He is survived by his wife, Callie (Lawson); two sons, Oakie and
Don; three daughters, Juanita, Irene and Imogene. Local relatives include a niece, Jane
Engle and nephew Roscoe Cave. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16 at
Kansas City with burial in Memorial Gardens,
Warren, Leslie Stanford “Pigeon” 20 Dec 1911 - 11 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Bob & Pearl Warren; married 20 Apr 1934 Edith Pollard 5 May 1907 - 27
May 1997]
Leslie Stanford "Pigeon" Warren, 81, Ozark, died Thursday, March 11, 1993 at
Cox Medical Center, North. He was born December 20, 1911, the son of Bob and Pearl
Warren. He was a lifelong resident of Ozark and was united in marriage to Edith Pollard
April 20, 1935. A farmer and stockman, Mr. Warren was employed by Springfield Union
Stockyards from 1957 until retirement. He was a member of Selmore Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Edith; a son, Joe Warren, and daughter-in-law, Donna, Ozark;
a daughter, Nell Jean Harman, Walnut Grove; four grandchildren, Gayla and Ryan
Warren and Marty and Gene Harman; and a great-grandchild, Haley Harman. Services
were held Monday at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Dr. Elmer "Mac" McCully
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Warren, Maggie M. 5 Sep 1877 - 13 Aug 1969 CCR 21 Aug 1969 p5
[Note: Identity not established, but could be Maggie (Reeves) Givans, daughter of James
J. & Jane L. (Lewis) Reeves and wife in 1900 of Thomas Givans; married Elmer Warren
5 Sep 1877 - 21 May 1961]
Funeral services for Maggie M. Warren, 91, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Friday in
Adams Funeral Chapel here, with the Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery near Ozark. Mrs. Warren, a registered nurse who graduated from Burge School
of Nursing in 1912, died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in St. John’s Hospital
Springfield, following a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, she
was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Her only survivor is a nephew.

Warren, Omer T. “O.T.” 13 Feb 1905 – 16 Jun 1996
Omer T (O.T.) Warren, 91, Neosho, Missouri died at 11:20 a.m. Sunday.
June 16. 1996 after a long illness. Mr. Warren was born on February 13, 1905 at
Ozark to Henry Seth Warren and Etta Mae Hanks Warren. Mr. Warren moved to
Neosho in 1934 from Ozark. Mr. Warren had been employed at Haas Ice Co. and
Cold Storage in Neosho for over 20 years. He had also owned -the O.T. Warren
Plumbing and Heating Co. in Neosho throughout the 1960s. He was a member of
the Prospect Baptist Church, South of Ozark. He married Opal McCoy on February
6. 1926 at Ozark and she preceded him in death on October 24, 1970. He is
survived by one daughter, Dr. Bernice Warren, Dean of College of Humanities and
Public Affairs at Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield. Other
survivors are two half brothers, Leo Warren, Memphis, Tenn.; Noel Warren, Palm
Coast, Florida; several nieces and nephews and a beloved family friend Stella
Montgomery of Neosho. He was also preceded in death on one brother, Carl
Warren. and one sister Edna Dunham. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. on
June 18, 1996 (Tuesday) at the Neosho IOOF Cemetery Inc. The Rev. Leon Riddle
will officiate. Friends may call anytime after 1:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 1996 at
the Clark Funeral Home, 312 S. Wood Street, Neosho. M0 64850.
Warren, Opal (McCoy) 1907 - 24 Oct 1970
CCR 29 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of Charley T. & Bessie (Hurst) McCoy]
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Warren, 63, Neosho, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Clark Chapel with Dr. Robert Taylor officiating, Burial was in Neosho IOOF Cemetery.
Mrs. Warren died at 3:45 a.m. Saturday at the Springfield home of her daughter, Miss
Bernice Warren, a teacher at Southwest Missouri State College. Mrs. Warren had been ill
for some time, She was a native of Ozark and moved to Neosho in 1934. Survivors, in
addition to her daughter, include her husband, Omer T. Warren; a brother, Lloyd McCoy
of Ozark; and two sisters, Mrs. Eula Bilyeu, Springfield and Mrs. Floy Robertson, Los
Angeles, Calif.
Warren, Wilma Leone (Adams) 2 Nov 1906 - 31 Jul 2001 CCH-N 8 Aug 2001
Wilma Leone Warren, 94, of McGregor, Texas, passed away July 31, 2001 in
Westview Manor, McGregor, Texas. She was born Nov. 2, 1906, in Ozark, the daughter
of James Henry and Rose Lea Phipps Adams. Wilma grew up in Ozark, graduating from
Ozark High School in 1924. On Nov. 5, 1926, she was united in marriage to Carl Lester
Warren, who preceded her in death on May 24, 1972. Wilma was a homemaker. She was
a member of the First Baptist Church, Eagle Lake, Texas. Survivors include: a son, James
Warren, Waco, Texas; a granddaughter, Glenda Ruth Blair, Eagle Lake, Texas; two
great-grandsons, Brian Todd Blair and Gregory Kyle Blair; a great-great-granddaughter,
Anessa; a sister, Mina Ruth Strauser and her husband Frank, St. Ann, Mo.; and nieces
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; and three sisters, Verdia
Adams, Cleo White and Leora Johnston. A graveside service was held Aug. 3 in Selmore
Cemetery. with Pastor Gary Robertson officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Warrick, Ronald D. 16 Feb 1941 - 27 Mar 2005 SN-L 29 Mar 2005

[Note: Son of Albert Basil & Wanda L. (Miler) Warrick; married 4 Feb 1964 Cathy
Boes]
Ronald D. Warrick, 64, Rogersville, passed away in his home, at 8:45 a.m.
Sunday, March 27, 2005, surrounded by his family. He was born February 16, 1941, in
Silverton, Ozark County, Mo., the son of Albert Basil Warrick and Wanda L. Miler. He
was united in marriage to Cathy Boes on February 4, 1964, in Ava. Ron was a
mathematics teacher for over 38 years, serving at Glendale High School for 31 years
before retiring in 1999. Recognized as one of the truly outstanding teachers in this area,
his unsurpassed ability to effectively teach the widest range of students won him respect
and admiration of both his students and colleagues. He was an avid float fisherman and
outdoorsman. He was a longtime Boy Scout Leader, serving as Scout Master of Troop
46, Rogersville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-father, Lawrence
Haynes; and a daughter, April Warrick. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Cathy;
son, Bryan Warrick, Fordland; two daughters, Beth Warrick, Fayetteville, Ark., and
Alyssa Warrick, Rogersville; a stepmother, Edith Warrick, Branson; three half-brothers,
Ricky Warrick, Davenport, Iowa, Larry Haynes, Tulsa, Okla., and Mark Haynes,
Branson; two uncles, Joe Miller and Lawrence "Boog" Miller, both of Ava; special
cousins, Billie Blair, Springfield, Karen Cotham, Thayer, Carryl Brown, Gainesville,
Connie Holobaugh, Ava, and Gib Miller, Ava; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, in J.D. Lee and Sons
Funeral Home, at the corner of Hwy 60 and Farm Road 223, West of Rogersville. Burial
will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, South of Rogersville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in the funeral home.
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Warrick, Ronald D. 16 Feb 1941 - 27 Mar 2005 SN-L 30 Mar 2005
Ronald D. Warrick, 64, Rogersville, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, March 27,
2005, in his home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2005, in
J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, at the corner of Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, West
of Rogersville. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, South of Rogersville.
Visitation is today from 6 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Washam, Coeta “June” (Ware) 8 Jun 1926 - Mar 2002
June went to be with Jesus on March 17th at the age of 76. June was born on June
8, 1926 to Woodson and Pearl Ware. She graduated from Highlandville High. She
married Clarence E. Washam on September 2, 1944. Three boys and two girls were born
to this union. She was a devoted stay-at-home mother. She was a devoted Christian who
attended Sycamore Baptist Church and Pleasant Grove Baptist in Highlandville. She was
a devoted wife who loved her precious family. She dedicated her life to putting others’
needs before her own. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four
brothers, Rex, Roy, Ray and Darrell Ware, and one son-in-law, Johnny Garrison. She is
survived by her husband of 58 years, Clarence; three sons, two daughters, and their
spouses, Don and Judy Washam, Nancy and Steve Garrison, Dennis and Debbie
Washam, Rick and Eda Washam, and Connie and David Garrison, all of Springfield; one
sister, Jean and Jerry Combs; one brother, Max and Carol Ware; twelve grandchildren,
Shane and Trish Washam, Lori and Scott Dasal, Scott and Mary Garrison, Todd
Garrison, Tammy and Jeff Jones, Heather Garrison, Chris and Julie Washam, Kirk and

Micah Washam, Amy and Kelly Patton, Amber and Rick Crawford, Chad and Audrey
Garrison, Cory and Jennie Garrison; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. March 20 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in
Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, March 19, 2002.
Washam, Donna Lynne (White) Snape 13 Sep 1951 - 12 Feb 2004 SN-L 14 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Jack E & Mary Jane White; married first ? Snape; married second
Edwin Washam]
Donna Lynne Washam, 52, Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004. Donna is survived her husband, Edwin Washam; two sons,
Aaron and Adam Snape; grandson Destin Snape; mother Mary Jane Pigg; two brothers,
David Pigg and wife Katherine, of Springfield, and Edward White and wife Janice, of
Orlando, Fla.; Donna's father, Jack E. White and wife Betty; brother Danny White, all of
Nixa; and sister Debbie Lunn of Springfield; and many aunts, uncles and cousins survive.
Donna was preceded in death by her infant son, Abraham Kay. Donna was born on Sept.
13, 1951. She attended Holland and Hickory Hills Grade Schools, and Glendale High
School. From her early years she loved music and ballet classes. When her children were
older, she trained from several professional dancers in Middle East dance as well as the
Tahitian, Flamenco, and Hawaiian dances. She eventually had her own studio where she
gave lessons. Her "troop" has performed in Kansas City, St. Louis, and throughout the
state. Donna was known by the stage name "Jasara" and was a well-known performer
throughout the country. She taught classes at SMSU before her illness. Donna was very
artistic in other pursuits: home decor, painting, designing and making costumes for
dancing. We will remember Donna as a loving, caring person. To know her was to love
her. Memorial service will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Klingner Cope Family Funeral Home.
Burial will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens at a later date.
Washam, Florence Alice
d 26 May 1968
CCR 30 May 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Alice Washam of Tustin, Calif., a former
resident of Highlandville, who died Sunday in Orange Medical Center after a lingering
illness, were held Wednesday at Tustin, Burial was in Fair Haven Cemetery there.
Survivors include her husband, William Sherman Washam; a son, Harold of Oxnard,
Calif.; and a daughter, Mrs. Betty J. Hopkins of Orange, Calif.; a brother, three sisters
and 11 grandchildren.
Washam, Frances (Williams)
1875 - 11 Jun 1968 CCR 13 Jun 1968 p8
Mrs. Frances Washam, 93, life-long resident of Billings, died Tuesday in the
Aurora Community Hospital. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church and is
survived by two daughters, Mrs. M. H. Tubbs, Joplin, Mrs. A. J. Hoops, Wichita, Kan.; a
son, John J., San Gabriel, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Pearl Garbee, Springfield, Mrs. Lucy
Medlin, Billings; a brother, Robert Williams, Springfield; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ed
Garbee and Mrs. Elton Hill, both of Billings; six grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Billings Baptist
Church with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Laney Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell.

Washam, Helen (Woodworth) 1 Jan 1871 - 4 Sep 1952 CCR 11 Sep 1952 p5
[Note: married Mathias S. Washam 18 Nov 1908 - 31 Aug 1949]
Mrs. Helen Woodworth Washam was born January 1, 1871 near Boaz D’Arc
[SIC] and died at her home near Clever on September 4, 1952 at the age of 81. In 1886,
she was united in marriage to Mathias S. Washam who preceded her in death three years
ago. To this union, eight children were born. One son, John, died in March, 1951. Mr.
and Mrs. Washam were lifelong residents of Christian County. They first were baptized
and joined the Mount Carmel Methodist Church, but later transferred their membership to
the Clever Methodist Church where they were faithful workers. To Mrs. Washam, her
family was her all and she made her life a pattern for them. Survivors are one son, Glenn
of Clever; six daughters, Mrs. W. E. Sullivan, Mrs. John Chastain, Mrs. Onis Little and
Mrs. Eddie Kerr, all of Clever, Mrs. Jim Ferrier of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Vernon
Wilder of Fresno, Calif.; ten grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Sunday afternoon in the Clever Methodist Church with Rev. D. S.
Frazier and H. C. Green officiating. Pallbearers were Messrs Clay Hodges, Chloe Hayes,
Floyd Little, Albert Bohm, Howard Little and Everett Solomon. Burial was made in Wise
Hill Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever.
Washburn, John E. d 11 Dec 1953 CCR 17 Dec 1953 p4
Friends at Nixa and Ozark have received word of the death on December 11 of
John E. Washburn at Newton, Kan. Mr. Washburn, formerly resided on a farm near Nixa,
A son, Loren Washburn, now living in Florida, is also a former Nixa and Ozark resident.
Washam, John Howard 21 Jan 1908 - 27 Mar 1951 CCR 5 Apr 1951
[Note: Son of Mathias S. & Helen (Woodworth) Washam]
John Howard Washam, 43, son of Mrs. Helen Washam of Clever, died March 27
in a Kansas City hospital. He attended school at Clever and was a member of the
Methodist church there. Survivors include his widow, of Springfield; his mother; one
brother, Glen of Clever; six sisters, Mrs. Edd Sullivan, Mrs. John Chastain, Mrs. Onis
Little, all of Clever, Mrs. Jim Farrier of Beverly Hills, CA, and Mrs. Vernon Wilder of
Fresno. Funeral services were held Sunday in the Methodist church at Clever with the
Rev. Lynn Swadley in charge, assisted by the Rev. William Butts. Burial was in Wise
Hill cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home. Pallbearers were; Chloe Hays,
Floyd Little, Everett Solomon, Leonard Lehman, Harold Wampler, Sr. and Albert Bohm.
Washam, Mathias S. “Matt” 18 Nov 1863 - 31 Aug 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Son of Mathias J. & America Washam; married Helen Woodworth 1 Jan 1871 - 4
Sep 1952; first name spelling from census & tombstone]
Mathias S. “Matt” Washam, 85, died Wednesday at 12:20 p.m. in his home in
Clever. He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Washam had lived in the Clever
vicinity for the past 48 years and was a member of the Clever Methodist church for 45
years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Washam, of Clever, two sons, Glen and
John, both of Clever; six daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Sullivan, Mrs. Ada Chastain, Mrs. Alma
Little and Mrs. Nellie Kerr of Clever, Mrs. Mattylene Ferrie of Los Angeles, and Mrs.
Dorothy Wilder of Fresno, Calif.; one brother, Charley Washam, of Albuquerque, N.M.;

10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday at
2 p.m. in the Clever Methodist church with the Revs. J.W. Harvey and D.S. Frazier
officiating. Burial was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of the MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Clever. Pallbearers were Clay Hodges, Floyd Little, Leonard
Lehman, Chloe Hayes, Albert Bohm, and Everett Soloman.
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Washam, Methias S. “Matt” 18 Nov 1863 - 31 Aug 1949 CCR 15 Sep 1949
Methias S. “Matt” Washam, 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, in his home in Clever.
He had been in poor health for several years. Mr. Washam had lived in the Clever
vicinity for the past 48 years, and was a member of the Clever Methodist church for 45
years. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Washam of Clever; two sons, Glen and
John, both of Clever; six daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Sullivan, Mrs. Ada Chastain, Mrs. Alma
Little and Mrs. Nellie Kerr of Clever, Mrs. Mattylene Ferrier of Los Angeles, and Mrs.
Dorothy Wilder of Fresno, Calif.; one brother, Charley Washam, of Albuquerque, N.M.;
10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday
afternoon, Sept. 2, in Clever Methodist church with the Revs. J.W. Harvey and D.S.
Frazier officiating. Burial was made in the Wise Hill cemetery under the direction of the
Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Pallbearers were Clay Hodges, Floyd Little,
Leonard Lehman, Chloe Hayes, Albert Bohm, and Everett Soloman.
Wasson, Amanda (Klann) 23 Mar 1873 - 5 Sep 1949 CCR 8 Sep 1949
[Note: Daughter of August & Henrietta (Hackbert) Klann; married 22 Jan 1899 Frances
Marion Wasson 30 May 1864 - 29 Sep 1957]
Mrs. Amanda Klann Wasson of Nixa, 76, wife of F.M. Wasson, died at 2 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s hospital after a lingering illness. Mrs. Wasson was born near
Hamburger, Germany, and when she was six weeks old, was brought to the United States
by her parents who settled in Wisconsin. When she was seven years old, the family
moved to Missouri, residing in the Riverdale community. Mr. and Mrs. Wasson, who
were married on Jan. 22, 1899, and established their home in Nixa, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary last January. Mrs. Wasson was a member of the Nixa
Christian church. She is survived by her husband; one son, Kermit Wasson, of West
Plains; two daughters, Mrs. Blond McCrosky of Nashville, Tenn., and Miss Pansy
Wasson of the home, and two brothers, Herman Klann of Springfield and Frank Klann of
Portland, Ore. The body lay in state in Nixa Christian church from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday when services were conducted by the Rev. B. Frank West and the Rev.
Robert Warren, both of Nixa. Burial was in Glenn cemetery under direction of MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Wasson, C. Okla Oct 1895 - 18 Nov 1966 CCR 24 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John C. & Ella J. (Wallace) Wasson]
Funeral services for C. Okla Wasson, 71, Sugarland, Tex., who died Friday
morning Nov. 18 in Sugarland, following a lingering illness, were at 10:30 a.m. Monday
in the Triska Funeral Home, Rosenburg, Tex.
A former resident of Christian
County, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Garland Henley, Sugarland; a son Bern,
Peoria, Ill; a brother, Paul E., Nixa; three sisters, Mrs. Christine Inman, Nixa, Mrs., Fern
Goddard, Portland, Ore, and Mrs. Marian Lohmeyer, Springfield and three grandchildren.

Wasson, Claribel (Stine) 11 Jan 1904 - 24 Jul 1955 CCR 28 Jul 1955 p5
[Note: married Kermit Wasson]
Mrs. Claribel Wasson died at 5 p.m. Sunday at her home in West Plains after an
illness of nine months. A native of the Ozark community, Mrs. Wasson had been a
resident of West Plains since 1929. Survivors include her husband, Kermit; two brothers,
Lawrence Stine of Ozark and Stanley Stine of West Plains and a sister, Mrs. Malcolm
Logan of Denver, Colo. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at the Church of
Christ in West Plains and conducted by Walter Billingsley. Burial was in Glenn
Cemetery near Nixa under direction of Thornsburgh of West Plains.
Wasson, Edna Bernice (Wood) 23 Mar 1912 - 22 May 2006 SN-L 23 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of William Floyd & Clara Mae (Smith) Wood; married 4 Sep 1947 John
Milton Wasson 26 Mar 1896 - 5 Nov 1974]
Edna Bernice Wasson, 94, of Nixa, passed away in the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center in Ozark, Missouri, on Monday, May 22, 2006. Edna was born March 23, 1912, in
Protem, Missouri, the oldest of four children born to William Floyd Wood and Clara Mae
(Smith) Wood. The Wood family moved to Nixa in 1919 and Edna graduated from Nixa
High School in 1930. She attained an Associate of Arts degree from Southwest Baptist
College in Bolivar, Missouri, in 1932 and she attended Southwest Missouri State
Teachers College in Springfield, Missouri. She was appointed postmaster of Nixa on
December 1, 1933, and retired in 1972. In 1976 Edna was elected Nixa City Mayor
serving a two-year term. Edna was united in marriage September 4, 1947, to John Milton
Wasson, who preceded her in death in 1974. She was also preceded in death by her
parents; a brother, Russell Wood; and a sister and brother-in-law, Vonda and Harry
Bodanske. Edna taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church in Nixa where she was
a member since 1925. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter of Ozark, Missouri,
the Nixa Garden Club, the Nixa American Legion Auxiliary, and the Nixa Community
Foundation. Edna received the Nixa R-II Schools Outstanding Alumni Award in 1986
and she was inducted into the Nixa Academic Hall of Fame in May, 1995. Edna had a
fond appreciation for the beauty in flowers, in books, in music, and in art. Her greatest
joy was spending time with her family. Survivors include a daughter, Hattie Carter and
husband, Collin, Nixa; a son, Jay Wasson, Nixa; one grandson, Caleb Carter and wife,
Andrea, St. Louis; one granddaughter, Callie Linville and husband, L.G., Ozark; a
brother, Dr. Victor Wood and wife, Lavenia, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Marcella Wood,
Springfield; three nieces, Judith Martin and husband, Robert, Nixa, Edith Carlson,
Springfield, and JoEllen Paredes and husband, Victor, Tucson, Arizona; seven nephews,
John Bodanske and wife, Barbara, Edinburg, Virginia, Steve Wood and wife, Linda,
Kirbyville, Dan Bodanske and wife, Wendy, Fair Grove, Hal Wood and wife, Lyn Marie,
Kansas City, Phil Wood and wife, Mary, West Bloomfield, Michigan, Joe Fitzgerald and
wife, Mary, Wichita, Kansas, Bill Fitzgerald and wife, JoAnne, Liberal, Kansas; and a
host of other relatives, friends and loving caregivers. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Thursday, May 25, in the First Baptist Church, Nixa, with Dr. Richard Eakins and Rev.
Joseph Fahl officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. Burial will
follow in Glenn Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the
funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Community Foundation

(Edna B. Wasson Family Fund) at 105 Sherman Way, Suite 108, Nixa, MO 65714, or the
Nixa First Baptist Church.
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Wasson, Edna Bernice (Wood) 23 Mar 1912 - 22 May 2006 SN-L 27 May 2006
Nixa's first female mayor dies at 94 By Didi Tang
News-Leader
Edna Wasson also served as postmaster and inspired her son to go into politics.
Edna Bernice Wasson, who served as Nixa's postmaster for nearly 40 years and was the
town's first female mayor, will be remembered as an independent woman devoted to her
community and family. Wasson died Monday in the Ozark Nursing and Care Center in
Ozark. She was 94. "She didn't sit down very much," said her son, state Rep. Jay Wasson,
R-Nixa. "She was always busy." Said Carla Sanders, the city's postmaster: "She was full
of life, and she had a full life. She was very respected in the community." Sharon
Whitehill Gray was the town's second female mayor. "Mrs. Wasson was a leader in our
community," Gray said. "She certainly set an example of what leadership is all about."
Born in 1912 to the Wood family in Protem, Edna Wasson moved to Nixa in 1919, where
she graduated from Nixa High School in 1930. She attended Southwest Baptist College
and Southwest Missouri State Teachers College. On Dec. 1, 1933, she was appointed
postmaster for Nixa. She retired in 1972. In 1976, she was elected mayor of Nixa. She
served one two-year term. She was married to John Milton Wasson, who died in 1974.
"She was the first independent woman I knew, even before that term became popular,"
said Jay Wasson. "She had her job, and she had her own checkbook. She did things the
way she wanted to do them." Edna Wasson was a well-known figure in Nixa. "She knew
everybody, and everybody knew her," said Jay Wasson, who also credited his mother for
his interest in public service. "She probably started me in public service," said the state
representative, who remembers that he started going to city meetings after Edna Wasson
became mayor. From there, Jay Wasson said he joined the park board, the city's planning
and zoning commission and then the Board of Aldermen. At the same time, Edna Wasson
was a traditional woman who raised her children and grew flowers and vegetables, said
her son. "She did all of those things, yet she was extremely involved in raising me and
my sister," said Jay Wasson. "She had a huge garden every year. She was very involved
with the garden club. ... And she canned vegetables every year." Edna Wasson also
helped others in the community, he said. "She helped anybody and everybody she saw
needed help," Jay Wasson said. "... Nixa meant a lot to her, and she meant a lot to Nixa."
Wasson, Eva Mary (Henry) 24 Mar 1905 - 29 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: married Frank M. Wasson 3 Jul 1896 - 25 Aug 1962]
Eva Mary Wasson, 84, of Crane, formerly of the Nixa-Clever area, died at 7:20
p.m. last Friday in her home. Graveside services were Monday in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa,
under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel of Nixa. Mrs. Wasson was married to the late
Frank Wasson. Survivors include two grandchildren, Lucinda Little, of Clever, and
Wesley Nelson, of Springfield.
Wasson, Francis Marion 30 May 1864 - 29 Sep 1957 CCR 17 Oct 1957 p7

Funeral services for Francis M. Wasson, 93, who died September 29 at St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield were held October 1 in the Nixa Christian Church with the Rev.
John D. Garrison officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Born in Stone County, Mr. Wasson moved to the Riverdale
community and entered the milling business while a young man. He was a charter
member of the Congregational Church at Riverdale. After moving to Nixa in 1899, he
was married to Amanda Klann January 22, 1899. Two sons and a daughter were born. A
son, Clay, died in infancy and Mrs. Wasson passed away September 5, 1949. Mr. Wasson
began as a hardware merchant in Nixa, later becoming a banker and postmaster, and
finally returning to the hardware business from which he retired. He was a member of the
Nixa Christian Church of which he was an Honorary Elder and served for many years on
the Nixa school board. Survivors include one son, Kermit Wasson of West Plains; two
daughters, Mrs. Blon McCroskey of Nashville, Tenn. and Miss Pansy Wasson of Nixa,
two sisters, Mrs Flora Walker and Mrs. Nan Goddard, both of Nixa
Wasson, Frank M. 3 Jul 1896 - 25 Aug 1962 CCR 30 Aug 1965 p5
[Note: Son of Wesley M. & Ella (Keltner) Wasson; married Eva M. Henry]
Frank M. Wasson, 66, a retired salesman, died at his home at Nixa Friday night,
Aug. 24, after a long illness. A former employee of the J. B. Kidd Motor Company in
Springfield, he was a member of the Nixa Christian Church and a World War I veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Eva; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Nelson, Clever; two brothers,
John, Springfield and Carl, Odessa, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Blanche Doran, Springfield
and Mrs. Gertrude Shaw, Whittier, Calif. and two grandchildren. Funeral services were
held Friday at 2 p.m. in the Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the
Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Wasson, Grace (Jones) 18 Dec 1889 - 9 Jul 1992 NN-E 15 Jul 1992
Grace Jones Wasson died July 9, 1992, in a nursing home in Salinas, Calif. at the
age of 102. She was born in Nixa, the daughter of Jim J. and Susie (Tucker) Jones. She
married Otto R. Wasson May 20, 1920. He and their daughter, Mrs. Rowena Williams,
preceded her in death. Wasson was given loving care by her niece and husband,
Katherine (Rose) and Aubrey Summers of Salinas. She is survived by several relatives
and friends in Nixa. Her body was cremated and will be brought to Glenn Cemetery at a
later date.
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Wasson, Grace (Jones) 18 Dec 1889 - 9 Jul 1992 NN-E 23 Sep 1992
Graveside services for Grace Jones Wasson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
26, at Glenn Cemetery. She died July 9, 1992, in a nursing home in Salinas, Calif., at the
age of 102. Wasson was born in Nixa, the daughter of Jim J. and Susie (Tucker) Jones.
She married Otto R. Wasson May 20, 1920. He and their daughter, Rowena Williams,
preceded her in death. She is survived by several relatives and friends in Nixa.
Wasson, John Franklin 1921 - 18 Apr 1968 CCR 25 Apr 1968 p1
[Note: Son of Carl F. & Mamie (Handy) Wasson]
John Franklin Wasson, 46, Odessa , Tex., formerly of Nixa and West Plains and a
resident of Springfield for three years, died Thursday night, April 18 of a heart attack in a

hospital there. He is survived by his wife, Joy; a daughter, Connie Dee, two sons, Jim and
Tim. all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wasson, Odessa; a sister, Mrs. Thora
Sayles, Kansas City and a brother, Dr. Robert F. Wasson, Corpus Christi, Tex. Funeral
services were held in Odessa, Tex. Monday.
Wasson, John Melton 26 Mar 1896 - 5 Nov 1974 OH 14 Nov 1974 p1
[Note: Son of William & Ellen (Estes) Wasson; tombstone gives middle name as Milton;
married Edna]
Legionaire Dies
J. Melton Wasson, a charter member of Nixa Memorial Post #434 of the
American Legion, a 50-year member, died last week. He was a supporter of the principals
of the American Legion. Mr. Wasson and his wife, Edna gave the American Legion of
Nixa the land where the Legion home was built.
Wasson, Lenora “Nora” (Richter) 1888 - 6 Oct 1965 CCR 14 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Charles W. & Sarah S. Richter; 1910 census gives her birthplace as
Texas]
Mrs. Lenora “Nora” Wasson, 77, Garden City, Kan., a native of Nixa and former
resident of Ozark, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday in a Garden City hospital where she had
been a patient a month. She had been ill about a year. Mrs. Wasson lived in Christian
County until about 30 years ago when she moved to Kansas.
Surviving are her
husband, Ralph; a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Bruce, Garden City; a son, Bill; Garden City;
a brother, Frank Richter, Nixa; five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 10.30 a.m. Saturday in the Garden City Christian Church with burial also
in Garden City.
Wasson, Mabel F. Wilson 16 Jan 1904 - Sep 1975 OH 18 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: married Paul Erben Wasson 1 May 1891 - 16 Feb 1967]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Mabel F. Wilson Wasson, 71, Route 1, Nixa, were at 1
p.m. Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home with the Rev. Howard Davis officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. A resident of Nixa since 1956, Mrs. Wasson died at
5 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are a step-son, Paul E.
Wasson, Jr. of Whittier, Calif. and a step-daughter, Mrs. Annette Kardis, Mountain View,
Calif.
Wasson, Otto R. 16 Mar 1889 - 2 Feb 1960 SL-P 3 Feb 1960
Otto R. Wasson, 71, a former Nixa resident, died Tuesday at his home in Yates
Center, Kan. He is survived by his wife, Grace; a daughter, Mrs. Rowena Williams,
Visalia, Calif.; four brothers, Melton, Nixa, Charley, Liberal, Kan., Joe, Bowie, Ariz.,
and Ralph, Garden City, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Fitzgerald, Liberal, Kan., Mrs.
Lorene Fleming and Mrs. Ercell Wallace, both of Visalia, Calif.; and a grandson. Harris
of Nixa has charge of arrangements.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 3 February 1960)
AND
Wasson, Otto R. 16 Mar 1889 - 2 Feb 1960
CCR 11 Feb 1960 p4
[Note: Son of William & Ellen (Estes) Wasson, married Grace Jones]

Funeral services for Otto R. Wasson, 70, who died Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Yates
Center, Kan. were held February 5 at 2:00 p.m. in the Nixa Christian Church with the
Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mr. Wasson was a member of the Nixa Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Grace Wasson of the home in Yates Center; one
daughter, Mrs. Rowena Williams of Visalia, Calif; one grandson, Robert Ralph Williams;
a niece, Mrs. Katherine Summers of Salinas, Calif; four brothers, Melton Wasson of
Nixa, Mo., Charley Wasson of Liberal, Kan., Joe Wasson of Bowie, Ariz, and Ralph
Wasson of Garden City, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Frances Fitzgerald of Liberal, Kan,,
Mrs. Lorene Fleming and Mrs. Encell Wallace, both of Visalia, Calif, He was preceded in
death by one son, Wendell and a daughter, Elaine, both in infancy.
Wasson, Pansy Frances 14 Sep 1910 - 3 Jan 1999 CCH-N 13 Jan 1999
[Note: Daughter of Frank & Amanda (Klann) Wasson]
Pansy Frances Wasson, age 88, of Nixa, died Sunday, January 3, in Mercy Villa,
Springfield. She was born September 14, 1910 in Nixa, to Frank and Amanda (Klann)
Wasson. At an early age she became a member of the Nixa Christian Church, where she
continued to be faithful until her health failed. She taught Sunday School, sang in the
choir, and served as choir librarian for several years. Miss Wasson graduated from Nixa
High School and from Southwest Missouri State University. She taught in Nixa schools
for about 35 years before retirement. During World War II she served in the Army Air
Forces (Air Transport Command) as a cryptographer at the Pentagon in Washington,
D.C. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Lillian Wasson, a brother-in law, Blond
McCroskey, both of Nixa, many cousins, and scores of former students. Her parents
preceded her in death as well as a brother, Kermit Wasson, and a sister Dorothy Wasson
McCroskey. Funeral services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, January 6, in the Nixa Christian
Church with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating. Burial was in Glenn Cemetery. Arrangements
were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Tuesday
in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nixa Christian Church,
or any charity of the donor's choice.
Wasson, Paul Erben 1 May 1891 - 16 Feb 1967
CCR 23 Feb 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John C. & Ella J. (Wallace) Wasson]
Paul Erben Wasson, 75, of Nixa, died Thursday afternoon Feb., 16, in St. John’s
Hospital , Springfield. He had suffered a heart attack at work last Saturday. The Nixa
native was an automobile dealer and manager of the M&W Garage. He was a member of
the Lions Club and had served for several years on the Christian County Selective
Service Board.
Mr. Wasson is survived by his wife, Mabel; one son, Paul, Jr.
Whittier,. Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Amette Kardos, Mountain View, Calif.; two
grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Christine Inman, Nixa; Mrs. Marian Lohmeyer,
Springfield and Mrs, Fern Goddard, Portland, Ore. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Dale DeLong and the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating, Burial was in Glenn Cemetery.
Wasson, Wesley Bates, Dr. 27 Jul 1862 - 20 May 1949 CCR 26 May 1949

[Note: Son of John T. & Caroline Lucinda ( ?) Wasson; married Ella A. Keltner 1866 1936]
Dr. Wesley Bates Wasson, son of John T. and Caroline McCullah Wasson, was
born July 27, 1852, near Hurley in Stone county, Missouri, and departed this life May 20,
1949, at his home in Nixa, Mo., at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 23 days. Dr. Wasson
graduated from the Louisville Medical College at Louisville, Ky., in 1886. He practiced
at Crane, Mo., for two years and located at Nixa in 1900. On April 2, 1890, he was
married to Ella Keltner of Nixa and to this union were born six children. One child died
in infancy and Mrs. Wasson preceded him in death in 1936. Dr. Wasson was an active
practitioner for 62 years, rendering untold service to the people of Nixa and surrounding
communities. He was a member of the Christian church of Nixa for many years and was
a member of Friend Lodge 352, A.F.&A.M., at Ozark for over 50 years and a member of
the Woodmen of the World and Oddfellows. He was also a 50-year member of the
Missouri Medical Society and at one time served as Coroner of Christian county.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Blanche Doran of Nixa and Mrs. Gertrude Shaw
of Whittier, Calif.; three sons, Carl Wasson of Odessa, Texas, John Wasson of Reeds
Spring, Mo., and Frank Wasson of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Nan Goddard and Mrs. Flora
Walker, both of Nixa; one brother, F.N. Wasson of Nixa; other relatives and many, many
friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Nixa Christian church, Rev.
A.T. Mahaney officiating, assisted by Rev. Roscoe Harding, Rev. B. Frank West and
Rev. Robert Warren. Burial was in Glenn cemetery south of Nixa under direction of the
Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Pallbearers wee Paul Wasson, Efton Hawkins,
John Rice, Milton Wasson, Emil Grainge and Kermit Wasson.
AND
Wasson, Wesley Bates, Dr. 27 Jul 1862 - 20 May 1949 CCR 9 Jun 1949
Wherefore, be it resolved:
That, in the death of Brother Wasson, the family lost a devoted father; the Lodge a
faithful and useful member and the community an upright, faithful and honored citizen.
That we hold in pleasing and __ful remembrance the zeal, fidelity and devotion with
which Brother Wasson discharged his Masonic duties, and may we try to live as devoted
to the grand principal of our fraternity as did Brother Wasson. That we tender to his
children our heart-felt sympathy and commend unto the care and protection of God
whom Brother Wasson loved and followed. That a copy of these resolutions be read upon
a records, that a copy be published in out local press, and a copy be sent to the family of
our deceased Brother.
Robt. W. Rice, E. R. Grainge, Lawrence McCroskey
Waterman, Beulah Rae (Forbes) 18 Nov 1909 - 20 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of James & Mary Martisha Forbes; married ? Waterman]
Beulah Rae Waterman, 78, of Springfield, died at 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Cox
Medical Center South after a six-month illness. Graveside services were held Wednesday
in Bethany Cemetery, Crocker, with the Rev. Ron White officiating. Burial was under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark. She was born Nov. 18, 1909, to James and
Mary Martisha Forbes. She retired after 47 years with the Gay Gibson Garment
Company, Kansas City, Missouri. She was a member of the Northern Boulevard United
Methodist Church, Independence, and the Mount Washington Chapter of the Order of the

Eastern Star No. 221, Independence. She is survived by a brother, David Forbes, Crocker;
two sisters Eula Teeple, Waynesville, and Kathryn Wigton, Ozark; and several nieces and
nephews.
Watkins, Almus Richard 26 Sep 1938 - 11 Dec 1995 CCH-N 20 Dec 1995
[Note: Son of William Franklin & Louise (Swearengin) Watkins]
Almus Richard Watkins, age 57, of Bruner, died Monday evening, Dec. 11, 1995
in his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1938 in Christian County and was the son of William
F. and Louise Swearengin Watkins. His parents preceded him in death as well as a sister,
Martha June Watkins and two brothers, Eldon “Sam” Watkins and Robert Watkins.
Survivors include five children and their spouses, Amy Watkins, Seymour, Arlen “Bud”
Watkins and Peggy, Ava, Naomi Watkins, Jerry Watkins and Roben, and Steven
Watkins, all of Seymour; three grandchildren, Ronald Eugene Watkins, Derek Dewayne
Watkisn and Ralissa June Watkins; four brothers, Jim Watkins, Ozark, Wayne Watkins,
Ozark, Wayne Watkins, Springfield, Albert Watkins, Sparta, and Bill Watkins, Elkhead;
and three sisters, Bobbie Williams and Betty Fink, both of Bruner and Anna Mae
Letterman, Sparta.
Funeral services were Fri., Dec, 15 in Adams Funeral Home with
Rev. Harold Tennison officiation. Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Watkins, Eldon Lester 10 Nov 1936 - 25 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Welch, Ruby Sue 13 Dec 1943 - 24 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Watkins, Martha June 13 Jun 1940 - 24 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: Eldon Lester & Martha June were children of William Franklin & Louise
(Swearengin) Watkins; Ruby Sue was daughter of Virgil & ? Welch & fiancee of Eldon
Lester Watkins]
Funeral services for a young couple whose wedding plans were ended by violent
death were held simultaneously Thursday. The couple, Eldon Lester Watkins, 26, of
Bruner, and Ruby Sue Welch, 19, of Ava, were two of seven persons fatally injured in an
auto accident south of Bolivar Sunday night. Miss Welch and young Watkins were to
have been married soon. The 2 p.m. services held in the Sparta High School gymnasium,
also included rites for a third victim of the crash, Watkins' sister, Martha Watkins, 22, of
Bruner. The Rev. John Yarber and Rev. Nathan B. Carter, Jr., conducted the services for
Watkins and his sister, and the Rev. C. W. Page officiated at the services for Miss Welch.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Welch; five brothers, Larry, Jerry,
Ernest, Henry and Virgil Lyle, all of the home, and a sister, Judy, also of the home.
Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark and
Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Watkins, Louise (Swearengin) 7 Jul 1908 - 10 Aug 1993 OH 18 Aug 1993
[Note: Daughter of James & Amanda (Jackson) Swearengin; married William Franklin
Watkins 29 Nov 1904 - 12 Apr 1968]
Louise Watkins, 85, Bruner, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1993 at Cox Medical Center,
South. She was born July 7, 1908, the daughter of James and Amanda Jackson
Swearengin. She was a lifelong resident of the Bruner area. She was preceded in death by
her husband, William F. Watkins; three children, Eldon, Martha and Robert; several
brothers and sisters; and grandchildren. Survivors include five sons and their wives,
James and Virginia, Ozark; William and Audrey, Elkhead, Richard, Bruner, Wayne and

Connie Sue, Springfield, and Albert and Janet, Sparta; three daughters and their
husbands, Anna Mae and Charley Letterman, Sparta, Bobbie and Norman Williams and
Betty and Billy Fink, all of Bruner; a sister, Lorrain Johnson, Springfield; a brother-inlaw, Thomas Jefferson, Springfield; three sisters-in-law, Ruby Swearengin, Fordland,
Goldie Swearengin, Elkhead, and Ada Swearengin, Republic; and many grandchildren,
great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Aug. 13, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Darrell and Howard Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Watkins, Virginia Faye (Dye) McCormack 25 Sep 1938 - 25 Dec 2001 CCH-N 2 Jan
2002
[Note: Daughter of Garland Galena & Lula May (Walker) Dye; married ? McCormack;
married James T. Watkins]
Virginia Faye McCormack-Watkins, age 63, of Ozark, died Dec. 25, 2001, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born Sept. 25, 1938, in Ava. Watkins retired
from Fasco Industries after 21 years of service. Survivors include: Her husband, James T.
Watkins; her parents, Garland and Lula Dye, Ozark; two children, Joy Mosher and her
husband Johnnie, Ozark, and Timothy Lee McCormack and his wife Tammy, Ozark; two
step-children, Julie Watkins, Rogersville, and James T. Watkins, Jr. and his wife Debbie,
Tenn.; two grandchildren, Trevor and Tara McCormack; four step-grandchildren,
Timmy, Amber and Tommy Watkins and Jeremy Taylor; a sister, Pauline Brooke and her
husband Stanley, Ozark; and two brothers, Jerry Dye and his wife Jane and Donal Dye
and his wife Janet, all of Ozark. Watkins was preceded in death by her first husband,
Dewey Ritter, and a son, Gary Ritter. Funeral services were in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Russell Heatherly officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark.
Watkins, William Franklin 29 Nov 1904 - 12 Apr 1968 CCR 18 Apr 1968 p5
[Note: married Louise Swearengin 7 Jul 1908 - 10 Aug 1993]
William F. Watkins, 63, Bruner, died at 1:25 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Louise; five sons, James T., Muncie, Kan., William F., Jr.,
Auburn, Wash., Almus R., Seymour, Norman W., Bruner; three daughters, Mrs. Anna
Mae Perkins, Elkhead and Mrs. Betty Lou Fink, both of Bruner; one brother, Thomas J.,
Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Sadie Owens, Sparta; 32 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren, Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Union Chapel Baptist
Church under direction of Harris of Ozark. The Rev. Darrell Swearengin officiated, and
burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery.
Watkinson, Richard “Dick” 10 Nov 1902 - 7 Feb 1969 CCR 13 Feb 1969 p1
[Note: Son of William & Theodosia Ernestine (Neville) Watkinson; married Floriene
Thurman 19 Mar 1903 - 26 Nov 1978]
Richard Watkinson, 69, postmaster at Billings since 1962 and longtime secretary
of the Billings school board, died of an apparent heart attack in a Springfield store at 4:30
p.m. Friday. Mr. Watkinson apparently collapsed while riding the elevator in the Marx
clothing store, attendants at Cantrell Funeral Home said. He was pronounced dead on
arrival at Burge-Protestant Hospital. He was a member of all Masonic bodied in

Springfield. the Shrine and the Christian Church in Billings. Surviving are his wife,
Florine; a son, William, Billings; six sisters and two grandchildren.
Watson, Arlie Edward 27 Aug 1920 - 4 Aug 2000 CCH-N 16 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Andrew Francis & Hollie Mae (Geren) Watson; married Rose Meyer;
married Patricia]
Arlie Edward Watson, 79, Fordland, Mo., passed away August 4, 2000 in his
home. Arlie was born August 27, 1920 in Broken Arrow, Ok., to Andrew Francis and
Hollie Mae Geren Watson. He was the oldest of seven children. He served four years in
the Navy and continued in the Navy Reserve for many years thereafter. He was a member
of the Fordland Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother,
Wayne; a daughter Charlene Ege; and a son, Arlie E. Watson, Jr. He is survived by his
wife, Patricia, of the home; four children, Jeannie Stockstill, Sandy Cline, Wayne
Watson, all of Springfield, and Katie Rutz, Bedford, Tx.; four step children, Jane Vest,
Marshfield, Mike Vest, Springfield, Kim Vest, Indiana, and Kevin Vest, Texas; 14
grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; three brothers: two sisters; and a number of nieces
and nephews, as well as a host of other relatives and friends. Services were held at 2 p.m.,
Tuesday, August 8 in Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Seymour, with the Rev. Roy
Cantrell officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery with full military honors.
Watson, Arlie Edward Jr. 30 Nov 1954 - 9 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996
[Note: Son of Arlie Edward & Rose (Meyer) Watson, Sr.
Arlie Edward Watson Jr., 41, of Rogersville, passed away May 9, 1996 at 11:50
p.m. at his mother’s home after a year-long battle with cancer. Arlie was born on
November 30, 1954, in Kansas City, to Arlie Watson Sr. and Rose Meyer Watson. He
was a graduate of Rogersville High School class of 1975. He attended college for two
years and was a typesetter and pressman for Howard Printing in Texas. He was preceded
in death by a sister, Charlene Ege. Surviving is his father, Arlie Watson Sr. and wife
Patricia of Fordland, his mother, Rose Watson of Rogersville, three daughters, Kristie
Hill, Angel Polovina and husband Kevin, and Rocque Watson, all of Texas; one brother,
Andrew Wayne Watson, of Springfield, two step brothers, Kevin and Michael Vest, three
sisters and their husbands, Jeannie and Jim Stockstill of Springfield, Sandy and Richard
Cline of Springfield, Katie and Walt Rutz of Dallas, Texas; two step sisters, Jan and Kim
Vest; brother-in-law Fred Ege of Springfield, step grandmother, Mary Tripplett of
Springfield; two grandchildren, Cameron Hill and Krickette Conelly, four nephews and
five nieces; and many loved ones. His high school buddies, Bruce and Doug Brown, and
his childhood sweetheart and best friend Nancy Johnson. Services were Monday, May
13, 1996, at Full Gospel Church, Rogersville.
Watson, Ashley Dale 23 Jun 1997 - 2 Dec 2002 CCH-N 11 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Roger & Kelly (Quillin) Watson
Ashley Dale Watson, 5, Nixa, died in her sleep Dec. 2, 2002, in her home. She
was born June 23, 1997, the daughter of Roger and Kelly (Quillin) Watson. Ashley was
developmentally delayed and was often called "our little angel" by those close to her. She
attended Thomas Elementary School in Nixa and First Baptist Church of Nixa. Survivors
include her parents; a nine-year-old sister, Amanda; grandparents Allen and Diane

Manchester, Nixa, Dale and Alleta Watson, Joplin, and Buddy and Connie Quillin,
Birmingham, Ala.; a great-grandmother, Helen Dial, Nixa; other loving relatives and
friends. Services were 2 p.m., Dec. 4, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Richard
Eakins officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends and family
gathered for visitation at the funeral home on Dec. 3.
Watson, Julius V. 1910 - 24 Mat 1953 CCR 28 May 1953 p1
Funeral services for Julius V. Watson, 43, who hanged himself in the barn loft of
his home at Sparta last Sunday were held at 2 o’clock Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin
Chapel at Ozark. Final rites and burial were Wednesday at Knob Noster, Mo. Mr.
Watson’s body was found late Sunday by his son, William. He had been in extremely
poor health for several months, to which his act is attributed. He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Eunice Watson, an employee of the Sparta Drug & Appliance Co.; one son,
William; his mother, Mrs. Blanche Watson of Fulton, Mo; and one brother, William of
Alexandria, La. He was a native of LaMont, Mo and a member of the LaMont Baptist
Church.
Watson, Larry Ray 13 Aug 1948 - Dec 1992
Larry Ray Watson, 44, Nixa, died at 11:51 a.m. Friday in his home. He was born
August 13, 1948, in Long Beach, Calif., to Zack and Louetta Watson, Jr. He married
Kathy Anderson on March 3, 1973, in Willow Springs. He was a member of Nixa
Assembly of God and for the past six years was employed by Associated Wholesale
Grocers in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his father, Zack Watson, Jr.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy, of the home; two sons, Casey T. Watson, of the home,
and Christian R. Watson, Cassville; his mother, Louetta Watson, Willow Springs; two
grandchildren, Dakota Watson and Christian Drake Watson, both of Cassville; two
brothers, Rick Watson, Bakersfield, Calif., and Wade Watson, Springfield; four sisters,
Louise Clinton, Willow Springs, Sandy Parkhurst, St. Petersburg, Fla., Brenda Eulis and
Rhonda Javurek, both of Springfield; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Nixa Assembly of God with the Rev.
Wilbur Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery under direction of
Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Larry Watson
Memorial in c/o Empire Bank, P.O. Box 363, Nixa, MO 65714. (Springfield NewsLeader – 28 December 1992)
Watson, Opal Herene (Evans) 24 Aug 1908 - 22 Jun 2002 CCH-N 3 Jul 2002
[Note: Daughter of William Ralston & Mary Victoria (Thompson) Evans]
Opal Herene Watson, 93, Nixa, died June 22, 2002, in Christian Health Care,
Nixa. She was born Aug. 24, 1908, in Yellville, Ark., the daughter of William Ralston
Evans and Mary Victoria (Thompson) Evans. She was a homemaker and worked as a
school cook in Taylor, Mich. Survivors include: Her son, Bill Watson and his wife Linda,
Nixa; a grandson, Steven Watson, Michigan; two sisters, Faye Rounds, Yakima, Wash.,
and Edith Adams, Tucson, Ariz.; a niece Hortense Sullivan, Springfield; a great-niece,
Pam Sullivan, Ft. Worth, Texas; a great-great-niece, Lisa Vest, Springfield; and other

relatives and friends. According to her wishes, Watson was cremated. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Watson, Patricia Kay (Adams) 31 May 1944 - 14 May 2005 SN-L 17 May 2005
[Note: Daughter of Jack & Mary Ellen (Spencer) Adams; married 14 Feb 1982 Arlie
Edward Watson who died 4 Aug 2000]
Patricia Kay Watson, 60, Fordland, departed this life Saturday, May 14, 2005,
from injuries received in a motorcycle accident, near Urbana, Mo. The accident also took
the life of her best friend and significant other, Jimmie Lee Jackson, of Fordland. The
daughter of Jack and Mary Ellen Spencer Adams, Patricia was born May 31, 1944, in
Madison, Wisc. On February 14, 1982, she was united in marriage to Arlie Edward
Watson, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2000. She also was preceded in death by
her parents; a stepson, Arlie Watson, Jr.; and a step-daughter, Charlene Ege. Patricia is
survived by her children, Cynthia Jane Vest, Springfield, Kimberly Kay Vest, Keller,
Texas, Kevin Dale Vest and his wife, Debbie, Watauga, Texas, and James Michael Vest,
Springfield; three grandchildren, Rebeka, Dantley, and Rylie Vest; her step-children,
Jeannie Stockstill and her husband, Jim, Sandy Cline, and Wayne Watson, all of
Springfield, and Katie Rutz and her husband, Walt, North Richland Hills, Texas; a stepson- in-law, Fred Ege, Springfield; nine step-grandchildren, Allan, Jim, Jr., Steve, Richie,
Crystal, Beth, Taylor, Amber, and Heather; two brothers, Bob Triplett and his wife,
Karen, Simi Valley, Calif., and Bill Triplett, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one niece; four
nephews; two brothers- in-law, Seighfried Watson, Fordland, and Gene Watson and his
wife, Alberta, of Alabama; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Geren, and DeLois Lam and her
husband, Bob, all of Oklahoma; a number of step-nieces and step-nephews; other special
people in her life, Douglas and Wendy Jackson, David and Annette Jackson, Denita and
Michael Miller, Doug and Cheri Jackson, Ashley Sutcliffe, Amanda Jackson, Daniel
Guier and Jordan Jackson, the children and grandchildren of her significant other and best
friend, Jimmie Lee Jackson; as well as many other relatives, and a host of friends. She
was raised in the Long Lane, Mo., area and attended Cheek School and the Long Lane
School during her early elementary years. The family then moved to Blue Springs, Mo.,
for a few years before making their home in the Long Lane area, where Patricia
graduated from Buffalo High School. She lived most of her adult years in the Fordland
area and was a devoted homemaker and loving mother to her family. She was appointed
by the Governor of Missouri to be the contract fee agent for the Missouri Department of
Revenue in the Webster County Division of Motor Vehicle Registration for 12 years. She
served her community in various ways and was very active in the Webster County
Democratic Party and ran for the office of Democratic State Representative in 2002.
Patricia made her profession of faith in Christ early in her life and was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Fordland. She took particular pride in her farm and especially
caring for her dog, "KayLee", that was also killed in the accident. She liked collecting
antiques, and particularly "Aladdin Lamps". Her favorite saying was, "Don't forget to
light up your life with an Aladdin Lamp." She enjoyed working in her yard, landscaping,
and bird-watching, especially hummingbirds and martins. Patricia was a devoted and
loving mother, "Grammy", sister, and aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We
celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will cherish the wonderful memories she
created for her family and friends. Services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2005,

in the Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Seymour, with Rev. Greg Shackleford officiating.
Burial will be in the Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Joint visitation is from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. this evening in the funeral home. A memorial to the Patricia K. Watson Education
Fund for her grandchildren has been established and contributions may be made through
Holman-Howe Funeral Home, P.O. Box 366, Seymour, MO 65746.
Watson, Robert Eugene 24 Jun 1930 - 26 Sep 1999 CCH-N 6 Oct 1999
[Note: Son of Fred Ellis & Loretta Belle (Scott) Watson; married 23 Dec 1950 Viola
Roach]
Robert Eugene Watson, 69, passed away Sunday September 26, 1999 at Cox
South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Robert was born June 24, 1930, the son of Fred
Ellis and Loretta Belle Scott Watson in Springfield, Missouri. On December 23, 1950,
Robert was united in marriage to Viola Roach at Harrison, Arkansas. He was retired from
Springfield Air Freight and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. Robert also,
served his country in the Korean Conflict. Robert enjoyed bowling at Holiday Lanes and,
also enjoyed golf and oil painting. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Robert (Bobby); two brothers, Lloyd and
Earl and three sisters; Mildred, Margaret, and Nellie. Robert is survived by his wife
Viola, two sons and their wives, Fred and Debbie, Linn, Missouri, and Mark and Sue,
Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Eula Cloven, Springfield, Missouri; six grandchildren;
Kimberely, Leshia, Tara, Rachelle, Holly, and Jeremiah, and nine great-grandchildren;
Billy, Seth, Shella, Kieara, Joseph, Christa, Cyle, Jill, and Zack. Also surviving are
several nieces and nephews. Graveside services was at 10 a.m., Wednesday, September
29, 1999, at Danforth Cemetery, Strafford, Missouri with the Reverend Dan Talbot
officiating. Military honors was provided by the Veteran's Memorial Team. Visitation
was held Tuesday, September 28, from 7 to p.m., at Thieme, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Springfield, Missouri. All services were under the care of Harris, A Heritage Funeral
Home of Ozark. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri, 1465 East Primrose, Springfield, Missouri 65804.
Watson, Robert Eugene "Gene" 15 May 1940 - 27 Jan 2006 SSN-L 29 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Andrew Francis & Hollie Mae (Geren) Watson; married 3 Jul 1965 Alberta
Ann Swearengin]
Robert Eugene "Gene" Watson, 65, of Sharpsburg, Ga., formerly of Seymour,
Mo., passed away Friday, January 27, 2006 in his home. Gene was a former printer and a
U.S. Navy Veteran. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Holman-Howe
Funeral Home in Seymour, Mo., with burial and full military honors in Union Chapel
Cemetery, south of Fordland, Mo. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, in the funeral
home.
AND
Watson, Robert Eugene "Gene" 15 May 1940 - 27 Jan 2006 SSN-L 29 Jan 2006
Robert Eugene Watson, son of Andrew Francis and Hollie Mae Geren Watson,
was born May 15, 1940, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life Friday, January 27,
2006, in his home in Sharpsburg, Georgia, at the age of sixty-five years, eight months,
and twelve days. Gene grew up in Seymour and served his country faithfully in the
United States Navy from l958 to l962. He was united in marriage to Alberta Ann

Swearengin on July 3, 1965, and to this union a son and a daughter were born. He and his
brother Arlie owned and operated Modern Type Setting and Record Printing in
Springfield for many years and he later owned Mr. Printer in Springfield until l988; he
then became a correctional officer at Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, until
officially retiring in 2004. He and Alberta had recently moved to live with their daughter
in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers,
Wayne, Warren, and Arlie Watson; three sisters-in-law, Patricia, Margaret and Willa
Watson; and two brothers-in-law, Clifford Swearengin and Roy Geren. He is survived by
his loving wife, Alberta, of the home; a son, Douglas Watson, Seymour, Mo.; a daughter
and her husband, KaSondra and Joe Smith, Sharpsburg, Ga.; four grandchildren, Kirsten
Watson, Kristi, Megan and Ryan Smith; a brother, Seighfried Watson, of Springfield,
Mo.; two sisters, Delois Lam and her husband, Bob, Pryor, Okla., and Geraldine Geren ,
Haltom City, Texas; his mother-in-law, Ruby Swearengin, Nixa, Mo.; his brothers-inlaw, Darrell Swearengin and wife, Bonnie, Rogersville, Mo., Howard Swearengin and
wife, Carole, Silver Springs, Fla., Freddie Swearengin and wife, Bobbi, Rogersville, Mo.,
and Bill Swearengin and wife, Faye, Ozark, Mo.; his sisters-in-law, Mary Swearengin
and husband, Virgil, Rogersville, Mo., and Carlene Swearengin, Wichita, Kan.; a number
of nieces and nephews; and other relatives and many friends. Services will be 2 p.m.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Seymour with Revs. Roy
Cantrell and Darrell Swearengin officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in
Union Chapel Cemetery, south of Fordland, Mo. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, in
the funeral home.
Watters, Bonnie (Jones)
1 Nov 1926 - 15 Apr 1961
CCR 20 Apr 1961 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie Watters, 34, of Nixa who died Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Nixa Baptist church with
the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery with Harris of Nixa in
charge. She is survived by her husband, Richard; three sons, Dennis, Douglas and Joe
Bill, all of the home and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jones of Mountain Home,
Ark.
Watts, Albert Malone 14 Aug 1871 - 18 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of Thomas Benton & Rebecca C. (Chrisman) Watts; married Margaret Belle
Prater Oct 1872 - 16 May 1967]
Funeral services for Albert M. Watts, 77, longtime Sparta-Springfield bus
operator, who died August 18 at his home at Sparta, were held last Friday in Sparta
Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Lynn Swadley. Burial was in Monger cemetery under
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Bell
Watts, four sons, Lester, Roscoe, Rex and Charley, four daughters, Mrs. Eula Lasley,
Mrs. Bertie Morris, Mrs. Bessie Hutchinson, and Mrs. Ethel Chesser; 12 grandchildren,
10 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kissee and Mrs. Martha Bloomer, and a
multitude of friends gained in his long public service. He was a member of the Elm
Grove Methodist Church.
Watts, Argie L. (Weaver) 1 Dec 1912 - 11 Feb 2006 SN-L 14 Feb 2006

[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mae (Burns) Weaver; married 16 Jul 1936 Lawrence
Watts]
Argie L. Watts, 93, died on February 11, 2006, at Skaggs Community Hospital
following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on December 1, 1912, in Peel,
Arkansas, to Charles and Mae (Burns) Weaver. Argie was united in marriage to
Lawrence Watts on July 16, 1936, in Ozark, Missouri. Lawrence preceded her in death.
She enjoyed taking care of her kids and her family, playing the harmonica and singing.
Argie loved to sing Amazing Grace. In December of 1958, Argie and Lawrence were the
founders of a Baptist church in an old gas station that has grown to become Grace Bible
Baptist Church. Together they were a tremendous example of love and devotion and
always provided a good Christian home. She always put others first and was a true
servant with a happy, giving heart. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include sons, Frank Watts and wife, Jeanie, of Huntsville, Texas, and Charles
Leigh and wife, Dottie, of Louisiana; daughter, Sharon Bilyeu and significant other, Jesse
Hill, of Rockaway Beach; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Watts, of Tyler, Texas; nine
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren; numerous other loving relatives and many
kind, loving and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; loving
husband; son, Jim Watts; and four siblings. Visitation will be held at Thieme-Shadel
Funeral Service at Rivermonte from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, February 14, 2006, with funeral
services at 10 a.m Wednesday, February 15, 2006, at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 2101
N. Johnston, Springfield, MO 65803 with Pastor Dennis W. Norwood officiating. Burial
will follow in Eastlawn Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.thiemeshadel.com.
Watts, Beatrice (Gilbert) 30 May 1913 - 7 May 1996 CCH-N 11 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Henry Lee & Mary Melinda (Tennison) Gilbert; married 31 Oct 1932
Charles Ray Watts]
Beatrice Watts, age 82, of Miller, died Tuesday, May 7, 1996, in her home. She
was born May 30, 1913 in Dit, Missouri, and was the daughter of Henry Lee and Mary
Melinda (Tennison) Gilbert. On October 31, 1932 she was united in marriage to Charles
Ray Watts, who became her partner in life. Mrs. Watts was a member of the Chadwick
Christian Church. Survivors include: Her husband, Charles Ray Watts; two sons, Charles
Lee Watts, Aurora, and Jimmie Ray Watts, Nixa; a daughter, Patricia Ann Ingalsbe,
Springfield; a brother, Paul Gilbert, Oldfield; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 1l step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were: Her parents; three sisters, Tennie, Fay and Frona; and five
brothers, Perry, Ray, Russell, Cletis, and Joe. Funeral services will be at 1:00PM.
Saturday, May 11, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Thompson officiating.
Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery Rogersville.
Watts, Delphia Ann 29 Sep 1889 - 30 Mar 1975 OH 3 Apr 1975 p9
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Delphia Ann Watts, 85, Route 2,
Rogersville, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. John
Chaffin officiating. Burial will be in Watts Cemetery south of Rogersville. Mrs. Watts
died at 1:35 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. She
was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Bob of

Route 2, Rogersville; two daughters, Miss Retha Watts of the home address, Mrs.
Yvonne Bareford, Springfield and three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Watts, Garth G. 29 Jun 1903 - 15 Apr 1979 OH 19 Apr 1979 p11
Services for Garth G. Watts, 75, Bolivar were held Wednesday in Bolivar with
burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Watts died Monday at his home after apparently
suffering a heart attack. Among survivors is a son, Jack, of Ozark.
Watts, Geraldine (Eutsler) 1 Mar 1916 - 4 Jul 2002 CCH-N 17 Jul 2002
[Note: Daughter of Robert Arthur & Addie (Barry) Eutsler; married 30 May 1933 Jake
Watts]
Geraldine Watts, 86, Springfield, passed away July 4, 2002. She was born March
l, 1916, in Abesville, the daughter of Robert Arthur and Addie (Barry) Eutsler. She was
married to Jake Watts on May 30, 1933. She was a long time merchant in Galena and was
a Baptist by faith, she had been attending South Haven Baptist Church. She loved her
family and was lovingly called Grandy Key-Key by her grandchildren. She will be
greatly missed by her children, grandchildren and friends, having left them in body, she
remains with them in spirit. She lived a wonderful, fulfilling life and taught others to love
life and enjoy every moment fully, as she did. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Jake; her parents; and a brother, Ralph Eutsler. Survivors include two sons and their
wives, Bobby J. and Esther Watts, Nixa, and James Ray and Sheryl Watts, Republic;
grandchildren and their spouses, Linda Kay and Terry Smith, Ozark, Cynthia Rae and
Dervid Allen, Abesville, Sandra Michelle and Tim Turbyeville, Ozark, J. Barry and Kelly
Watts, Springfield, and Keith Randall and Kayla Watts, Aliso Viejo, Calif.; greatgrandchildren, Terri Ann Smith, Brandon Lee Allen, Caleb Bobby Turbyeville, Madison
Brie and Sydnie Adrianne Watts, and Gracen and Katen Watts. Graveside services were
July 8, in Galena Cemetery, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Watts, Harrison 1883 - 20 Jun 1951 CCR 28 Jun 1951
[Note: Son of James & ? (?) Watts]
Harrison Watts, 68, son of James Watts of Bruner, died June 20 at his home near
Fordland. Other survivors are his widow, two sons, two daughters, a sister, and two
brothers, Robert and Lee of Sparta. Funeral services were held Friday at Green Hill
church south of Fordland, with burial in the church cemetery.
Watts, Harry Arthur 31 May 1921 – 29 Jun 1997 CCH-N 2 Jul 1997
Harry Arthur Watts, 76, Ozark, died Sunday, June 29, 1997, while attending
Sparta Assembly of God Church. He was born May 31, 1921, in Indianapolis, Indiana,
the fourth of seven children of Harvey and Zella Watts. Harry worked as a railroad
engineer for the Kansas City Southern Railroad Company from 1946 to 1981. Upon
retirement, he moved to Rich Hill, Missouri where he served as Mayor. In 1985 he
moved to Ozark, where he worked at Adams Funeral Home eleven years and served two
terms on the Ozark City Council, until poor health forced him to retire. He was a faithful
member of Sparta Assembly of God Church. He was preceded in death by: his parents;
two brothers, Elvis and Harvey; two sisters, Marguerite and Louanna; and his wife,

Margaret on September 30, 1992. Survivors include: his wife of three years, Oneda; two
half-brothers, Kermit Miller, Florissant, Missouri, and Quentin Miller, Long Beach,
California; two stepsons by a former marriage, Ralph Gingles, Koshkonong, Missouri,
and Thomas Gingles, San Jose, California; an adopted daughter, Connie Covey, Rich
Hill, Missouri; three stepsons, Carl Lee Ghan, Scott City, Kansas, Ronnie Ghan, Ozark,
and Greg Ghan, Republic; a stepdaughter, Rita Walton, Springfield; eight step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead officiating. Burial
will be in Selmore Cemetery.
Watts, Irma Fay (Arms) 14 Aug 1912 -28 Jun 1996 CCH-N 3 Jul 1996
Irma Fay Watts, 83, Ozark, died at Ozark Riverview Manor following a short illness at 8:45 p.m. June 28, 1996. Irma Arms was born August 14, 1912 to Irwin and Della
Arms. On November 7, 1934, Irma was united in marriage with LeRoy Watts who
preceded her in death in 1966. Also preceding her in death were two infant twin sons,
four brothers, and one grandson. Survivors include: two sons, Paul Watts and his wife,
Donna Kay, Branson, and Don Watts and his wife, Jane, Ozark; a daughter, Donna Gloyd
and her husband, Elmer, Branson; a granddaughter, Jennifer Watts, Ozark; and four
brothers, Claude of Hamilton, Missouri, Earl of Springfield, John of Lebanon, Oregon;
and Glenn of Waterloo, Iowa. Irma was a long time member of the Ozark Assembly of
God Church. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Richard Orrell and Rev. Howard Boyd officiating. Burial was in Bruner
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartline Hospice at 3322 South
Campbell, Suite T, Springfield, MO 65807.
Watts, Iva (Essary) 6 Oct 1912 - 3 Jun 2002
Iva Watts, 89 of Springfield, Mo., went to be with her Lord June 3, 2002. She
died peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was born October 6, 1912 in
Douglas County, the daughter of Columbus and Flara Nash Essary. She shared 61 years
of marriage with Thomas Watts and lived in the Rogersville area. She was a charter
member of the Charity Baptist Church. She retired from Lily Tulip. She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband Thomas; two infant daughters, Annabell and Barbara
Sue; five sisters; and three brothers. Iva is survived by Thomas Jr. and Joyce Watts of
Walnut Grove, Norma J. Wright of Springfield, Geraldine and Charles Barkley of Fort
Worth, Texas, Jimmie and Karen Watts of Willard, Linda and David Bass of Springfield,
Mo.; Jerry and Cindy Watts of Springfield; a sister, Alice Helvey of Springfield; 20
grandchildren; 37 great grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and many nieces,
nephews and dear friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002 in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South with the Rev. Kenneth Gaines officiating. Burial will be
in Holland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, June 5, 2002.
Watts, Jack H. 13 Sep 1927 - 13 May 1991 NN-E 23 May 1991
[Note: Son of Garth & Pearl Watts; married 22 Sep 1950 Marynel Herd]
Jack H. Watts, 63, Ozark, died at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 1991, following a
long illness. He was born Sept. 13, 1927, in Marshall, Ark., and was the son of Garth and

Pearl Watts. On Sept. 22, 1950, he married Marynel Herd. Before retirement, he was
dispatcher and office manager for Frisco and G.T.L. Truck Lines. He was a member of
Seminole Baptist Temple for 26 years, serving as treasurer for 20 years. He was preceded
in death by his father in 1979. Survivors include his mother, Pearl Watts, Bolivar; his
wife, Mary; a daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Kent Newby, Exeter; a granddaughter,
Sarah Beth Newby; and other relatives and friends. Services were Thursday, May 16, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. William E. Fortson officiating. Burial was in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Watts, James Howard 1905 - 24 Jun 1967 CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
James Howard Watts, 61 of Rogersville, was dead on arrival at 11:15 p.m.
Saturday at Burge-Protestant Hospital. Mr. Watts, a native of Rogersville, was a retired
farmer and a member of the Rogersville Church of Christ. Surviving are his wife, Norine;
one daughter, Mrs. Nora A. Ince, Rogersville; one brother, Ray, Hilde; four sisters, Mrs.
Blanche Carstine, Mrs. Audra Tyndall, and Mrs. Hazel Lea, Springfield; Mrs. Dollie
Thomas, Hays, Kan. and one grandson. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh Chapel, Rogersville with Charles L. Perry officiating. Burial was in
Panther Valley Cemetery.
Watts, James Riley 1860 - 12 Nov 1952 CCR 20 Nov 1952 p8
James Riley Watts, 92, died at his Douglas County home Wednesday, November
12. In 1880, he married Amanda Stubbs and to this union six children were born.
Survivors are one son, Lee of Bruner and one daughter, Mrs. Cora Prine of Ava, 14
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and nine great great grandchildren. He was
converted several years ago. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Nov 15 in the
Bruner community building by Rev. Roy Shipman. Burial was made in the Bethel
Cemetery near Brown Branch under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Watts, LeRoy 20 Mar 1892 - 2 Dec 1966
CCR 8 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of James R. & Amanda Watts; married Irma F. Arms 14 Aug 1912 - 26 Jun
1996]
LeRoy Watts, 74, Ozark, died at his home at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2. He was a
member of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Irma, of the home; two sons,
Paul of the home and Donald, Ozark; one daughter, Mrs, Donald Gloyd, Ozark; and a
sister, Mrs. Cora Prime, Ava. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Assembly
of God Church here with the Rev. Robert Johnson and the Rev. M. J. Boulware
officiating. Burial was in Bruner Cemetery under direction of Adams of Ozark.
AND
Watts, LeRoy 20 Mar 1892 - Dec 1966
LeRoy Watts, 74, Ozark, died at his home at 5:45 a.m. today. He was a member
of the Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Irma, of the home; two sons, Paul, of
the home, and Donald, Ozark; one daughter, Mrs. Donna Cloyd, Ozark; and a sister, Mrs.
Cora Prine, Ava. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Adams. (Springfield
Leader-Press – 2 December, 1966).

Watts, Lester T. 27 Mar 1895 - 11 Jan 1974 OH 18 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Albert & Margaret Watts; married 11 Aug 1917 Nancy H. St. John 25 Jan
1892 - 3 Nov 1968; married second Flossie Rhodes]
Funeral services for Lester T. Watts, 68, of Ozark were held Sunday in Harris
Chapel with the Revs. John Co__ and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Linden
Cemetery near Sparta. He was a native of Rogersville and had been a resident of Sparta
and Ash Grove for several years and had lived in Ozark since 1960. He was a member of
Masonic Lodge 100 in Ash Grove, American Legion Post 307, the Baptist Church and
was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife, Flossie; six stepsons, James R.
White of Sacramento, Calif. Hancel Stehle of Hughson, Calif., Edward Stehle of
Wat__ford, Calif., Lee Stehle of Theodosia, Elvin Robirds of Ozark and Estel “Dutch”
Robirds, Gainesville.
Watts, Manford 10 Jul 1916 - 6 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Manford Watt, 56, of Route 1,
Rogersville, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. Billy Wolf
and John Chaffin officiating. Burial was in Watts Cemetery near here. Mr. Watts, A
lifelong resident of Rogersville, was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital a 8:10 p.m.
Thursday after an apparent heart attack. He was a farmer and stockman, Survivors
include his wife. Rae; one son, Jimmy of the home; and his mother, Mrs. Flora Watts of
Route 1, Rogersville.
Watts, Margaret Bell (Prater) Oct 1872 - 16 May 1967 CCR 18 May 1967 p1
[Note: married Albert M. Watts 14 Aug 1871 - 18 Aug 1948]
Mrs. Margaret Bell Watts, 94, of Springfield, died at 3:25 p.m. Tuesday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital following a lingering illness. She was the widow of A. M.
Watts who died in 1948. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Chesser, of the home,
Mrs. Bessie Hutchison, Neosho, and Mrs. Eula Quinn, Oakland, Calif.; three sons, Lester
of Ash Grove, Rex of Sparta and Charley of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and 36 great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist
Church. Burial will be in Monger Cemetery under direction of Klinger Funeral Home of
Springfield.
Watts, Margaret L. (Tackett) 16 Dec 1925 - 30 Sep 1992 NN-E 7 Oct 1992
[Note: Daughter of John & Clara Tackett; married Harry Watts]
Margaret L. Watts, 66, Ozark, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, in Cox Medical Center
South. She was born Dec. 16, 1925, in Webster Groves, the daughter of John and Clara
Tackett. She had lived in Ozark since 1984 and had been active in Senior Citizens Center
programs. She was a member of Sparta Assembly of God Church and Women Aglow
Fellowship International. Survivors include her husband, Harry Watts; three sisters, Betsy
Wordelman, California, Betty Hughes, Iola, Kan., and Alice Beam, St. Mary's, Kan.; and
other relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, Oct. 3, in Adams Funeral Home,
with the Rev. Steve Schuessler officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Watts, Mary D. (?) White Kincinnon

d 13 Mar 1972 age 68

Mrs. Mary D. Watts, 68, Ozark, died at 10:58 p.m. yesterday at Cox Medical
Center following a short illness. Mrs. Watts was a former resident of Sacramento, Calif.,
Billings and Clever. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Lester T., of the home; one son, James S. White, Sacramento; one stepson,
Lester Kincinnon, Sacramento; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Bertha Houghton, Los Angeles,
Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Wilder, and Mrs. Dottie Rogers, both of Springfield, and
Mrs. Faye Hall of Tulsa, Okla.; three grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, and eight
step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Davis officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn Cemetery
in Sacramento.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Watts, Mary D. (?) White Kincannon 1903 - 13 Mar 1972 CCR 16 Mar 1972 p4
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Franklin & Lucinda White; married ? Kincannon; married
Lester T. Watts 27 Mar 1895 - 11 Jan 1974]
Mrs. Mary D. Watts, 68, of Ozark, died at 10:58 p.m. Monday at Cox Medical
Center following a short illness. Mrs. Watts was a former resident of Sacramento, Calif.,
Billings and Clever. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Lester T., of the home; one son, James S. White, Sacramento; one stepson,
Lester Kincannon, Sacramento; one step-daughter, Mrs. Bertha Houghton, Los Angeles,
Calif; three sisters, Mrs. Eliza Wilder and Mrs. Dottie Rogers, both of Springfield and
Mrs. Faye Hall of Tulsa, Okla; three grandchildren, six step grandchildren and eight step
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Elmer Davis officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Sacramento.
Watts, Mildred (Gibson) 3 Nov 1906 - 6 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Georgia (Walker) Gibson; married 1922 Rex S. Watts,
Sr. 18 Jun 1902 - 23 Oct 1976]
Mildred Watts, 96, formerly of Sparta, died Dec. 6, 2002, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. She was born Nov. 3, 1906, in Sparta, the daughter of George W. and Georgia
(Walker) Gibson. In 1922 she and Rex Watts, Sr., were married. She was a member of
Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1976; a son, Rex
Watts, Jr.; an infant daughter; a son-in-law, James E. Richardson; and two sisters, Zelma
Gann and Merle Jones. Survivors include a daughter, Leta Richardson, Sparta; seven
grandchildren, Jimmy Richardson and wife Eula, Jeannie Brown and husband Louie, Jana
Stafford and husband Dallas, Gregg Watts and wife Kathy, Jenise Humble and husband
Tom, all of Sparta, John Richardson and wife Sally, Rich Hill, and Bryan Watts and wife
Susan, Weatherford, Texas; 18 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; a
sister, Christine Merritt, Springfield; a daughter-in-law, Marlene Watts, Sparta; nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Dec. 9, 2002, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. James Gardner and the Rev. David Baney officiating. Burial was in
Fairview Cemetery, Sparta.
Watts, Paul L. 10 Sep 1943 - 18 Feb 1998 CCH-N 25 Feb 1998
Paul L. Watts, age 54, of Branson, died Wednesday, February 18, 1998 in Cox
Medical Center, South, following a brief illness. He was born September 10, 1943 in

Bruner, Missouri to LeRoy and Irma Watts. On June 6, 1969 Paul was united in marriage
to Donna Kay Hall. Paul was a long time employee of Maddux Market in Ozark, and for
the last several years was employed by Wal-Mart. He attended Calvary Bible Church in
Nixa. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers, Roy and Troy, and
a nephew, Kevin. Survivors include: His wife, Donna; a brother, Don Watts and his wife
Jane, Ozark; a sister, Donna Gloyd and her husband, Elmer, Branson; his mother-in-law,
Agnes Hall, Nixa; a sister-in-law, Vonna Prater and her husband, Bill, Buffalo; and a host
of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, February 21, 1998 in
Adams Funeral Hone, Nixa, with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Watts, Pearl Bernice (Pruitt) 28 May 1908 – 29 Jan 2000 CCH-N 2 Feb 2000
Pearl Bernice Watts, age 91 of Cassville, Mo, formerly of Bolivar, died January
29, 2000 in South Barry County Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born May
28, 1908 in Elberta, Arkansas to Thomas Asbury and Nettie Lee (McCutchins) Pruitt. On
November 18, 1925 in Marshall, AR she was united in marriage to Garth G. Watts and to
this union one son was born. She was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Bolivar.
Survivors include a granddaughter, Jacki Newby of Ozark; three great-grandchildren,
Sarah Newby of Ozark and Becky Newby and Luke Newby, both of Cassville; a niece
Jeanne Sutterfield and three nephews, Charles Sutterfield, Rudy Sutterfield and Jo D.
Pruitt. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Garth on April 16, 1979,
her son Jack H. Watts in May in 1991, her daughter-in-law Marynel (Herd) Watts Meister
on Dec. 26, 1998, three brothers Elmo Pruitt, Carlos Pruitt and Buck Pruitt, a sister
Maggie and a nephew R.C. Pruitt. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday,
February 1, 2000 in Pitts Chapel with Pastor David Lingo officiating. Burial followed in
Greenwood Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel, Bolivar,
Mo.
Watts, Rae (Teague) 4 Jun 1916 - 2 May 1994 OH 11 May 1994
[Note: Son of John & Bessie (Jones) Teague; married 1938 Manford Watts]
Rae Watts, 77, Rogersville, died at 9:05 p.m. Monday, May 2, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was born June 4, 1916 in Lutie, to John and Bessie Jones
Teague. She was a graduate of Sparta High School, class of 1934, and a graduate of State
Teachers College, Springfield, 1940. She taught in the Pleasant Hope, Elkhead, LaRose
and Rogersville school districts. She was married to Manford Watts in 1938. She was a
member of Elm Grove Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband in
1973, by her parents; and a sister, Laura Wolfe. Survivors include a son and his wife,
Jimmie Dale and June Watts, Rogersville; three brothers and their wives, Gene and Mary
Teague, Sparta, Otis and Grace Teague, Ozark, an Bobby and Betty Teague, Bruner; four
sisters, Fae Harvill, Sparta, Maxine Cunningham, Bruner, Mary Humble and husband
Joe, Sparta, and Sue Pellham and husband, John, Sparta; two grandchildren, Courtney
and Beau Watts; a special friend, Effie Hull, Sparta; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were Thursday, May 5, in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville,
with the Revs. John Chaffin, Larry Scriven, and Todd Staples officiating. Burial will be
in Watts Cemetery, Rogersville. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer
Society.

Watts, Rex “Jake” 18 May 1929 - 2 Jul 2002
Rex “Jake” Watts, age 73 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2002 in his
home. He was born May 18, 1929 in the Fairview Community near Sparta, the son of
Rex Watts, Sr., and Mildred Gibson Watts. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
On November 11, 1952, he and Marlene Johns were married. He had been a truck driver
for 45 years. Jake was a member of First Baptist Church of Sparta, where he served as a
deacon. He loved his family and enjoyed cooking, eating good food, and truck driving.
Survivors include his wife, Marlene; three children and their spouses, Gregg and Kathy
Watts, Jenise and Tom Humble, all of Sparta, and Bryan and Susan Watts, Weatherford,
Texas; his mother, Mildred Watts, Sparta; eight grandchildren, Janie and Ryan Gann,
Kelly Watts, Amy, Andy and Aric Humble, Stephanie Garner and her husband, Paul, and
Timothy Watts; three great-grandchildren, Holden Brown, Shane Johnson, Jr., and
Thomas Garner; a sister, Leta Ray Richardson; and a father-in-law, Noel Johns, both of
Sparta. He was preceded in death by his father, Rex, Sr.; an infant sister, Mildred
Rexenne; and mother-in-law Marie Johns. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday,
July 6, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Leeroye Maples and Rev. Bobby
Stout officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions to be made to Community
Hospice of S.W. Missouri. Springfield News-Leader, July 5, 2002.
Watts, Roscoe L. “Mose” 1900 - 30 Jun 1960 CCR 7 Jul 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Albert N. & Belle Watts; married Eunice Cook 1922]
Funeral services for Roscoe L. “Mose” Watts, 60, a former resident of Sparta,
who died Thursday, June 30, in a Poplar Bluff hospital, were held there Saturday. He was
a resident of Poplar Bluff the past several years. Survivors include his wife, Eunice; a
son, Robert; a daughter, Mrs. Philip Long, Newport, Ark.; his mother, Mrs. A. M. Watts
of Springfield; three brothers, Lester of Ash Grove, Rex of Sparta and Charles of Kansas
City; four sisters, Mrs. Ethel Chesser of Springfield, Mrs. Bertie Morris of Olney, Ill.,
Mrs. Bessie Hutchison of Neosho and Mrs. Eula Lasley of Oakland, Calif. and seven
grandchildren.
Watts, William Robert 20 Mar 1881 - 29 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Son of James R. & Amanda (Stubbs) Watts; mortuary records gives burial in
Walnut Hill Cemetery]
William Robert Watts, 70, of Bruner, died Sunday, July 29 at his home. He was
born in Christian County March 20, 1881. Survivors include his father, Jim Watts, of the
home; one brother, LeRoy, of Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Cora Prine of Ava; 14 nieces and
nephews. His mother, two sisters, and two brothers preceded him in death. Funeral
services were held Tuesday morning in the Bruner Church with the Rev. Roy Shipman
officiating. Burial under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark was made in Bethel
Cemetery.
Wayman, Roy Eugene 1956 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 3 Nov 2006
Roy Eugene Wayman, 50, Billings, died Wednesday morning, November 1, 2006,
in his home, with loving family at his side. A memorial mass will be held at 12 noon

Friday, November 3, 2006, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, Billings. Online condolences
may be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.
Waynick, William Richard “Bill”, Jr. 18 Jan 1947 - 28 Dec 2006 SN-L 31 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of William Richard & Mary Ellen (Perry) Waynick; married 16 Dec 1966
Dianna Kay Ehmke]
William "Bill" Richard Waynick, Jr., 59, Springfield, born Jan. 18, 1947, at
Carthage, Mo., passed away December 28, 2006. He was a 1965 graduate of Nebraska
City High School, Neb., and a 1972 graduate of Milford Tech. College in Milford, Neb.
He served in the Navy Seabees from 1966 to 1970 and was a Viet-Nam war veteran. He
was employed by the Paul Mueller Co. for the past 28 years; he was the Product
Development Manager. Bill and Dianna Kay (Ehmke) Waynick were united in marriage
on December 16, 1966, in St. John's Lutheran Church, Otoe, Neb., and were privileged to
share 40 wonderful years together. Bill was of the Baptist faith and the American Legion
Post #69, Springfield. He enjoyed designing and building furniture and he was an avid
Nebraska Husker football fan! Bill especially loved spending time with his grandchildren
and was very proud of their accomplishments. He was preceded in death by his
grandparents, Lew and Bertha Perry, and Roy and Sally Waynick; parents, William
Richard Waynick and Mary Ellen (Perry) (Waynick) Scheetz; and parents-in-law,
Leonard and Ruby Ehmke. Bill is survived by his stepparent, Herald Scheetz, of Lincoln,
Neb.; children, Mark Allen and Jaye Lyn (Leek) Waynick, of Ozark, Mo., David Richard
and Cathleen Marie (Landewe) Waynick, of St. Louis, Mo.; blessed with three
grandchildren, Payton Lyn, of Ozark, Mo., Brandon James and Nolan Richard, of St.
Louis, Mo.; a sister, Sherry Jane Waynick, of Lincoln, Neb.; three nieces and three
nephews; several dear cousins; two brothers-in-law, one sister-in-law, one stepbrother,
two aunts and many dear friends and co-workers. Bill was coach of both of his son's little
league baseball teams. He enjoyed helping kids who needed a chance to play sports. He
liked to fish until his wife caught a bass bigger than his. Bill was dedicated to his work
and enjoyed the many challenges that it provided. During his career, he developed a
couple of patents while working at Paul Mueller Co. A special thank you, from the
family, to Bill's second family, past and present co-workers at Paul Mueller Co.
Memorial services will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, near Lake Springfield, at 10 a.m.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 1, at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions can be made to Dianna Waynick for the purpose of Bill's grandchildren.

Weagley, Claude Phillip 24 May 1883 - 19 Dec 1958 CCR 1 Jan 1959 p1
Funeral services for Claude Phillip Weagley, 75 of Willard, who died Dec. 19 at
his home, were held Tuesday, Dec. 23 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union Church.
Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home. He was a
farmer and lived in Chadwick 54 years before moving to Bolivar, Mo. He lived the past
14 years at Willard. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Belva Weagley; one step-daughter,
Mrs. Mamie Sherman, one brother, Guy Weagley of Chadwick; five sisters, Mrs. Inez
Engeo of Tacoma, Wash, Mrs. Grace Edwards of Drexel, Mo. Mrs. Alice Clinkingbeard
of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Mattie Whiteis of San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Pearl Van Court of
California.
Weagley, John K. 14 Mar 1923 - 29 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of Guy Kemple & Tennie (Gilbert) Weagley; married 23 May 1944 Thelma
Elizabeth Green 1 Mar 1926 - 5 May 1994]
John K. Weagley, 71, Springfield, formerly of Chadwick, died Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994,
in Cox Medical Center, South, following a long illness. He was born March 14, 1923, in
Chadwick, the son of Guy Kemple and Tennie Gilbert Weagley. He was a 1942 graduate
of Chadwick High School. He was a WWII veteran, serving the U.S. in Japan. On May
23, 1944, he was united in marriage to Thelma Elizabeth Green. He was a farmer, raising
cattle, and he owned and operated vineyards and orchards for a number of years. He was
preceded in death on May 5, 1994, by his wife, Thelma, as well as by a brother, L.D.
Weagley in 1986. Survivors include two daughters and their husbands, Jonna and Ted
Melton, Chadwick, and Pamela and Mike Jackson, Springfield; a son, Jerry Kemple
Weagley, Chadwick; two grandchildren, Traci Lee and husband; Mike, Sparta, and Brian
Jackson, Springfield: a sister, Mildred Johnson and husband, Olin, Springfield; nieces;
and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, Dec. 31, in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery
with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weagley, Thelma E. (Greene) 1 Mar 1926 - 5 May 1994 OH 11 May 1994
[Note: Daughter of Richard A. & Minnie (Norris) Greene; married 23 May 1944 John
Kemple Weagley 14 Mar 1923 - 29 Dec 1994]
Thelma E. Weagley, 68, Springfield, died Thursday, May 5, 1994 in St. John’s
Regional Health Center. She was born March 1, 1926 and was the daughter of Richard A.
and Minnie Norris Greene. She was a 1944 graduate of Sparta High School. On May 23,
1944, she was united in marriage to John Kemple Weagley. Mrs. Weagley lived most of
her life in the Chadwick area. Several years ago she and her husband moved to
Springfield. She retired from General Electric Company. Mrs. Weagley was a member of
Macedonia Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Preceding
her in death were her parents; and two brothers, Stanford and Stuart Greene. Survivors
include her husband, John Weagley; two daughters, Jonna Melton and her husband, Ted,
Chadwick, and Pamela Jackson and her husband, Mike, Springfield; a son, Jerry Kemple
Weagley, Chadwick; two grandchildren, Traci Lee and her husband, Mike, and Brian
Jackson, all of Springfield; a brother, Stanley Greene and his wife, Jewell, Sparta; nieces
and nephews. Graveside services were Sunday in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The Rev. Charles Hufft officiated.

Weakley, Leonard A. "Len" 1927 - 23 Feb 2006 SN-L 26 Feb 2006
Leonard A. "Len" Weakley, 78, Ozark, passed away Thursday, February 23,
2006, in Cox South Hospital. At his request, no services or viewing are planned. Private
interment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction
of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weagley, Tennie A. (Gilbert) 1902 - 10 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Henry L & Mary Malinda (Tennison) Gilbert; married Guy Weagley
27 Oct 1898 - Feb 1978]
Funeral services for Mrs. Tennie A. Weagley, 68, of Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Glasco Roberts officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Weagley died at 4:45
a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield following a long illness. Survivors
include her husband, Guy; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred Johnson of Springfield; two sons,
John and L. D. Weagley, both of Chadwick; five brothers, Perry Gilbert of Ava, Russell,
Paul and Joe Gilbert, all of Oldfield and Cletis Gilbert of Bolivar; three sisters, Mrs. Fay
Hull of Oldfield, Mrs. Frona Robison of Sparta and Mrs. Beatrice Walls of Hilda; seven
grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Weatherd, Cleo (Amos) 1923 - Aug 2005 SN-L 9 Aug 2005
A graveside funeral for Mrs. Cleo (Amos) Weatherd, age 82, of Adair, Okla.,
formerly of Nixa, will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, in McConnell-Bledsoe
Cemetery, Nixa. Friends may call after 4 p.m. tonight or on Wednesday morning in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Weatherman, Anna E. (Boyd) 5 Feb 1892 - Mar 1976 OH 18 Mar 1976 p10
[Note: married 3 Dec 1917 Hobart C. Weatherman 1897 - 12 Dec 1954]
Mrs. Anna E. Weatherman, 85, of 1215 East Belmont, died at 1:55 a.m.
Wednesday in Fremont Manor after a short illness. Mrs. Weatherman, a resident of
Springfield for the past 50 years, was a former resident of Christian and Taney Counties.
She was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist church. Surviving are a son, Vernon R. of
4501 Jackson Drive.; a half-sister, Mrs. Lucille Smith of Aurora; and two grandchildren.
Service were at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Robert N. Arbaugh
officiating. Burial will be in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta.
Weatherman, Benjamin Samuel 1869 - 11 Mar 1949 CCR 17 Mar 1949
[Note: married Hattie Cornelison d 27 Dec 1943]
Benjamin Samuel Weatherman, 79, died March 11, 1949. He was born in Taney
county and spent most all of his life in the Walnut Shade vicinity. On February 5, 1889
he was united in marriage to Hattie Cornelison, and to this union were born four children.
His wife preceded him in death, December 27, 1943. He was a member of the Walnut
Shade Baptist church. Survivors are one son, Cecil Weatherman of Walnut Shade, MO;
three daughters, Mrs. R.R. Cook of Branson, Mrs. Albert Gray of Spokane and Mrs. John
Gladson of Springfield; nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral

services were conducted Monday at 1 pm in the Walnut Shade school with the Rev. R.W.
Forbis of Clever officiating. Burial was made in the Walnut Shade cemetery under
direction of the Maples-Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Weatherman, Duffie Ellen (Florence) 21 Dec 1886 - 15 Sep 1972 CCR 21 Sep 1972
p4 & OH 21 Sep 1972 p8
[Note: married Elmer L. “Babe” Weatherman 24 Apr 1877 - 15 Apr 1972]
Funeral services for Mrs. Duffie Ellen Weatherman, 86, of Spokane, were at 2
p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Fred Plank officiating. Burial was
in Walnut Shade Cemetery. Mrs. Weatherman died at 5:25 a.m. Friday in the Springfield
Medicenter after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Walnut Shade and
Spokane communities. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Freeda Bilyeu of Nixa, Mrs.
Opal Llewellyn, of Sunland, Calif. and Mrs. Muriel Bilyeu of Ozark; five sons, Lawrence
of Springfield, Norman of Spokane, Harold of Oroville, Calif., Roscoe of Galena and
Fred of Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Crawford of Norco, Calif., Mrs. Clita
Kirkpatrick of Springfield and Mrs. Virgie Compton of Kansas City; a brother, Dolphus
Florence, of Springfield; 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and two great great
grandchildren.
Weatherman, Elmer L. “Babe” 24 Apr 1877 - 15 Apr 1972 CCR 27 Apr 1972 p8
[Note: married Duffie Ellen Florence 21 Dec 1886 - 15 Sep 1972]
Elmer L. “Babe” Weatherman, 94, of Spokane, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April
20, in Mercy Villa, Springfield. He was a retired farmer and lifelong resident of the
Walnut Shade and Spokane area, Mr. Weatherman was a member of the Pleasant Shade
Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Duffie Ellen; three daughters, Mrs. Freeda
Bilyeu, Nixa, Mrs. Opal Llewellyn, Sunland, Calif. and Mrs. Muriel Bilyeu, Ozark; five
sons, Lawrence Weatherman and Fred Weatherman of Springfield, Norman Weatherman
of Spokane, Harold Weatherman of Oroville, Calif. and Roscoe Weatherman of Galena;
and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial was in Walnut Shade Cemetery.
Weatherman, John Allen 1934 - 9 Nov 1962
CCR 15 Nov 1962 p1
Funeral services for John Allen Weatherman, 28, of Nixa, were held at 3 p.m.
Monday in the Rainey Chapel, Springfield with the Rev. C. A. Lawson officiating. Burial
was in Springfield’s National Cemetery. Mr. Weatherman was killed last Friday morning
in an automobile accident on State Route 266 west of Springfield. He is survived by his
wife, Reka Ann Weatherman of Springfield; three children, John Allen, Jr. of Wichita,
Kan, and Richard Allen and Pamela Sue, both of Blacwell, Okla; his mother, Mrs. Dale
Clark of Tulsa; his father, Everett; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Donnell, Mission, Kan., Mrs.
Nina Kasem, Hyattsville, Md. and Mrs. Shirley Johnson in France and two brothers, Bill,
Wichita and Cecil, Kansas City
Weatherman, John C. 27 Dec 1861 - 8 Feb 1947 CCR 13 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Calvin C. & Rebecca (Gann) Weatherman; married Jane Keeton 10 Jun
1872 - 5 Aug 1943]

John C. Weatherman was born Dec. 27, 1861, and passed away on Feb. 8, 1947.
Mr. Weatherman was a resident of Ozark for the past several years. He had professed
faith in Christ and was a member of the Baptist church. He is survived by two sons,
Sherman of Ozark and Odell of Rogersville; five daughters, Mrs. Maud Beyers of Oilton,
Okla., Mrs. Mable White of Fordland, Mrs. Muriel Weter of Chadwick, Mrs. Loretta
Fister of St. Louis and Mrs. Mollie Payton of Ozark; six grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; and one brother. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in
the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel by Rev. Roy Shipman. Burial was in the Shipman
cemetery.
Weatherman, Mary Ellen (Lewis) 13 Sep 1913 - 14 Jul 1999 CCH-N 21 Jul 1999 &
CCH-N 28 Jul 1999
[Note: Daughter of Charley & Maude (Melton) Lewis; married Roscoe Weatherman]
Mary Ellen Weatherman, 85, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday July 14, 1999 at
her home. Mary Ellen was born September 13, 1913 at Spokane, MO the daughter of
Charley Lewis and Maude (Melton) Lewis. Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Roscoe
Weatherman in Anaheim, California. Mary was a retired food service worker as a
waitress and manager at McCoy Drug and McLeans. Mary Ellen was preceded in death
by her parents, a son, Kenneth, and brothers, Fred and Clifford Lewis and a sister Walsie.
Surviving are her husband Roscoe of the home; a son Clifford Lee and his wife Sheryl of
Spokane; a brother Clarence Lewis of Ozark; and two sisters, Bessie Tate of
Chestnutridge; and Flossie Underwood of Ozark; two granddaughters, Tina Crisafi of
Murrieta, California and Debby James of Plasterville, California; a great-granddaughter,
Michele Crisafi and a great-grandson Micheal Crisafi both of Murrieta, California.
Graveside services was at 2 p.m. Friday July 16, 1999 at the Schupbach Cemetery
Chestnutridge, MO with the Reverend Paul Swadley officiating. Burial followed under
the direction of Harris, A Heritage Funeral Home Ozark. Visitation was Thursday July
15, 1999 at the Funeral Home.
Weatherman, Nancy Susan (Hancock) 18 Jun 1872 - 3 Nov 1949 CCR 10 Nov 1949
[Note: Daughter of Martin & Margaret (Jackson) Weatherman; married John
Weatherman]
Mrs. Nancy Susan Weatherman, 77, died Thursday, November 3, at her home
near Christian Center. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Chaffin
Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Reg. Mapes. Burial was in the Highlandville
cemetery. Mrs. Weatherman was a native of Christian County, born June 18, 1872, the
daughter of Martin and Margaret Hancock. She was one of a family of ten children, of
whom two sisters survive. Mrs. Margaret Bryant of Ozark and Mrs. Amanda Rush of
Bell Plains, KS, and one brother, M. V. Hancock of Mobile, AL. Surviving children are
a son, Sherman, of the home, and two daughters, Mrs. Mollie Maybell Payton of Ozark
and Mrs. Loretta Fister of St. Louis. Other survivors include a grandson, Roy, and three
great-grandsons, all of the Ozark, and several nieces and nephews.
Weatherman, Norman Glenn 17 Nov 1912 - 22 Nov 2000 CCH-N 6 Dec 2000
[Note: Son of Elmer L. & Duffie (Florence) Weatherman; married 25 Apr 1961 Beverly
Ann Lewis]

Norman Glenn Weatherman, age 88, of Ozark passed away on Wednesday,
November 22, 2000 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He had most recently
been a resident of Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Mr. Weatherman was born on
November 17, 1912 near Walnut Shade, Missouri. He was the son of Elmer L. and Duffie
(Florence) Weatherman. He had lived several years in California, where he was
employed as a trucker. He returned to the Ozark area in the mid-60's, and operated a store
in Wendy City. Survivors include: a son, Lee Weatherman of Spokane; five
grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers, Freddie Weatherman of Reeds
Springs, and Harold Weatherman of Oroville, California; two sisters, Freda Bilyeu of
Nixa, and Muriel Bilyeu of Ozark. A son, Kenneth, preceded him in death. A graveside
service was held on Saturday, November 25 at the Schupbach Cemetery in Spokane, and
was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Weatherman, Odell 20 Mar 1915 - 2 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p1
[Note: married Mae Evelyn]
Coroners Inquest Set in Billings Murder
The Christian County coroner has called an inquest for Thursday morning at 9:00
to investigate the death of a Springfield man who was shot in a Billings antique shop.
Christian County Coroner Arthur Adams said a coroner’s jury had been impaneled to
investigate the death of Odell Weatherman, 62. Weatherman, a World War II veteran,
was shot with a .32 caliber pistol in a Billings antique shop owned by Frank H. Rinker
last Wednesday June 21. Rinker, 72, Billings and Weatherman’s wife, Mae Evelyn
Weatherman, 53, have been charged with capital murder in the slaying, Their preliminary
hearings are scheduled for June 14 in magistrate court. They are being held in lieu of
$100,000 bond, each in the Christian County jail. An autopsy performed at St. John’s
Hospital in Springfield showed Weatherman was shot in the chest and left arm. He died
in the antique shop. Authorities said Rinker and Mrs. Weatherman were in the shop
together when Weatherman came in, An argument arose among the trio, police said.
Meador Ambulance Services received a call about 5:40 p.m. from a man who indicated
there had been a shooting and asked for an ambulance. Survivors, besides the wife,
include two daughters, Miss Deborah Lynn Weatherman and Miss Stacy Weatherman,
both of Richmond Springs, Tex.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mike Weter, Chadwick and Mrs.
Maude Beyers, Alton, Okla.
AND
Weatherman, Odell 20 Mar 1915 - 2 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
Services for Odell Weatherman, 62, of 634 South Main were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Herman Lohmeyer Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clell Newell officiaiting. Burial was
in Maple Park Cemetery. Mr. Weatherman died Wednesday of gunshot wounds received
in an altercation in an antique shop in Billings. His wife, Mae Evelyn, has been charged
with capital murder. Surviving re his wife, Mae Evelyn; two daughters, Deborah Lynn
and Stacy both of Richmond Springs, Tex.; and two sisters, Mrs. Mike Weter, Chadwick
and Mrs. Maude Beyers, Alton, Okla.
AND
Weatherman, Odell 20 Mar 1915 - 2 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
We would like to thank everyone for prayers, flowers, food, and other expressions
of sympathy during the illness and loss of our beloved brother, Odell Weatherman. A

special thanks to Charles and Sylvia Atkinson. Merle Weter and Family, Maude Beyer
and Family.
Weatherman, Roscoe 22 Feb 1924 - 28 Jan 2004 SN-L 30 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of Elmer "Babe" & Duffie (Florence) Weatherman; married Mary Ellen 13
Sep 1913 - 14 Jul 1999]
Roscoe Weatherman, age 79, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. He was born Feb. 22, 1924, in Walnut Shade, the
son of Elmer "Babe" Weatherman and Duffie (Florence) Weatherman. He graduated
from high school and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Following the war, he moved to California where he was a truck driver. He later returned
to this area and purchased a farm near Galena. Mr. Weatherman also drove a tour bus out
of Springfield. He moved to Nixa when his health started to fail. He was preceded in
death by his wife, Mary Ellen; a stepson, Kenneth Weatherman; and five brothers and
sisters, Lawrence Weatherman, Freda Bilyeu, Harold Weatherman, Opal Lewellyn and
Norman Weatherman. Survivors include a brother, Freddie Weatherman and his wife,
Carol, Branson; a sister, Muriel Bilyeu, Ozark; a stepson, Lee Weatherman and his wife,
Sheryle, Spokane; nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday,
Jan. 31, in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from
6 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
AND
Weatherman, Roscoe 22 Feb 1924 - 28 Jan 2004 CCH-N 29 Jan 2004
Roscoe Weatherman, 79, Nixa, died Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 in Ozark Nursing
and Care Center, Ozark. He was born Feb. 22, 1924 in Walnut Shade, the son of Elmer
"Babe" Weatherman, and Duffie (Florence) Weatherman. Weatherman graduated from
high school and served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Following the
war he moved to California where he was a truck driver. He later returned to this area and
purchased a farm near Galena. Weatherman also drove a tour bus out of Springfield. He
moved to Nixa when his health started to fail. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Mary Ellen; a step-son, Kenneth Weatherman; five brothers and sisters, Lawrence
Weatherman, Freda Bilyeu, Harold Weatherman, Opal Lewellyn and Norman
Weatherman. Survivors include one brother, Freddie Weatherman and wife Carol,
Branson; one sister, Muriel Bilyeu, Ozark; one step-son, Lee Weatherman and wife,
Sheryle, Spokane; and nieces and nephews. A graveside funeral was held at 1 p.m. Jan.
31, in Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was
from 6-7 p.m. Jan. 30 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Weatherman , William “Bill” 29 Jun 1889 - 23 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
Funeral services for Bill Weatherman, 64, who died Tuesday at the Roberts Rest
Home in Ozark, where she had been a resident the past six years, were held Thursday
afternoon at the Chaffin Chapel, conducted by Rev. Reg Mapes. Burial was in the
Shipman Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. A lifelong resident

retired farmer of the Christian Center community southeast of Ozark, he is survived by
one sister, Mrs. Willie Shurte of Ozark and one brother, Hubert Weatherman of Kansas.
Weatherman, William Sherman 29 Oct 1890 - 8 Mar 1952 CCR 13 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of John & Susie Weatherman]
William Sherman Weatherman was born in Christian County October 29, 1890
and died March 8, at the age of 61 in Springfield Baptist hospital. He was the son of John
and Susie Weatherman. At an early age he was converted and was united with the
Victory Baptist Church. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Payton of Ozark and
Mrs. Loretta Fister of St. Louis; three half-sisters, and one half-brother, Mrs. Merel Weter
of Chadwick, Mrs. Mable White of Waterloo, Iowa, Mrs. Maud Byers of Oilton, OK, and
Mr. Odell Weatherman of Rogersville; and one nephew, Ray Weatherman of Santa
Monica, CA. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon, March 10 at two
o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Howard Meadows officiating.
Burial was made in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Weatherwax, Della N. (Green) 31 May 1909 - 4 Aug 1971 CCR 12 Aug 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Robert Samuel & Nancy M. Weatherwax; married John G.
Weatherwax 14 Dec 1906 - 8 Mar 1972]
Mrs. Della N, Weatherwax, 62, of Springfield, died at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday at
Cox Medical Center. She had lived in Springfield since 1935 and was a member of the
Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Johnny; three sons, Ralph, La Fayette,
Ind., Harold, Washington, D. C., Jim of the home,; a brother, Bernard Green, Springfield;
three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Guerin, Chadwick, Mrs. Laura Young, and Mrs. Maggie
Garrett, both of Springfield and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery.
Weaver, Clista Mae (Wells) 3 Mar 1925 - 16 Feb 2007 SN-L 18 Feb 2007
[Note: Daughter of William & Beulah Wells; married 29 Dec 1959 George Weaver]
Clista Mae Weaver, 81, of Ozark, Mo., passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, in
Riverview Manor, in Ozark. Clista was born March 3, 1925, in Christian County, Ozark,
Mo., the daughter of the late William and Beulah Wells. On Dec. 29, 1959, She was
united in marriage to the late George Weaver. She was a member of the Smyrna Baptist
Church. Surviving Clista are two sons, Larry and Ronnie, both of Ozark; one daughter,
Janet, and her husband, Lowell Cantrell, of Springfield, Mo.; five grandchildren, and
seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Greenlawn
Funeral Home, East, with burial to follow in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, in the funeral home.
Weaver, Ellen (Huey) 28 Aug 1916 - 5 Apr 1998 CCH-N 15 Apr 1998
Ellen Weaver, age 81, of Ozark, died Sunday, April 5, 1998, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born August 28, 1916 in Columbus, Kansas and was the
daughter of Fred and Laura Belle (Livingston) Huey. Mrs. Weaver worked as a sheet
metal worker for Boeing Aircraft and Associated Air Craft in Wichita, Kan., before
retirement. She had lived in Ozark for 13 years. Mrs. Weaver was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Ozark. She was active in Ozark and Nixa Senior Citizens Centers.
Survivors include: three sons, Jerry Weaver, Hollister, Jim Weaver and his wife, Nancy,

Wichita; and Ray Weaver and his wife, Linda, Ozark; nine grandchildren, Robert, Jeff,
Bruce, and Brian Weaver, Robyn Fisher, Cristy Neura, Ryan Weaver, Denise Burk, and
Dianne Matthews; and five great-grandchildren, Courtney Fisher, Gavin Burk, and
Brittany, Ciara, and Hunter Matthews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a
sister, Mary Grace Crum. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 8, in Adam's Funeral
Home with Rev. Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Ozark.
Weaver, Frank Richard “Cicero” Feb 1890 - 29 Oct 1967 CCR 2 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Son of John Elizah & Mary Ann “Mollie” (Morrisette) Weaver]
One of this country’s best known performers of vaudeville days, Frank Richard
Weaver, 76, famous as Cicero of the Weaver Brothers and Elviry and who also made a
number of movies, died at 12:30 p.m. Sunday in a hospital in Ventura, Calif. He made his
home in recent years in Ventura and had been ill for several weeks. Born near Ozark of a
pioneer Ozarks family, Weaver was a headliner in the troupe that popularized hill music
and mannerisms on the stage. He and his late brother, Leon and “Abner” and his wife,
June, known as “Elviry”, were stars of the act. Also includes were two other brothers,
Charlie who died two years ago and Max, retired building superintendent at St. John’s
Hospital and now projectionist at the Springfield Drive-In Theater. Several other
performers from this area also were in the Weaver act. At one time, over 22 members of
the Weaver family were in the troupe, touring from coast to coast. Frank Weaver retired
about 10 years ago after a 40 year career in show business. As Cicero in the Weaver
Brothers act, he was headlined for years on the Keith-Orpheum vaudeville circuit and
also toured Europe. When Vaudeville began to decline, the Weaver Brothers and Elviry
made a number of movies in the 1930’s. The first, made for Warner Bros. in 1932, also
featured an actor named Humphrey Bogart. Funeral services and burial were in Ventura.
Weaver, George Walter 10 May 1924 - 20 Dec 2000 CCH-N 17 Jan 2001
Weaver, George Walter Weaver, 76, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20,
2000 in Christian Healthcare, East, in Springfield. George was born Saturday, May 10,
1924 in Richmond, Va. He retired from Fasco Industries in 1987. He was a veteran of
World War lI and the Korean War and a member of the VFW Post #7628. He was a
licensed minister and a member of Smyrna Baptist Church of Rogersville. He is survived
by his wife of 40 years, Clista Mae of the home; two sons, Larry of the home; Ronnie of
Ozark and a daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Lowell Cantrell of Springfield, five
grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 23
in Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Reverend Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial
with full military honors followed at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
Weaver, Jimmie Dean 22 Mar 1938 - 25 Jun 1977 OH 30 Jun 1977 p10
[Note: Son of John A. & Ruby (Houbeuchel) Weaver; married Nancy]
BILLINGS - Services for Jimmie Dean Weaver, 39, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Meadors Chapel here with the Rev. Claude Chainey officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery near Clever. Mr. Weaver died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Weaver was a member of the Community
Baptist Church in Shell Knob and was a member of the R & D Trail Club of Billings. He

was employed by the Crane Manufacturing Company in Republic as a mechanic.
Surviving are his wife, Nancy; two daughters, Debbie and Elisabeth, both of the home;
his mother, Mrs. Ruby Weaver and a sister, Mrs. Dale Kohler, both of Ponca City, Okla.
Weaver, Nita Jane (Daniels) 24 Aug 1884 - 6 Mar 1968 CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Nita Jane Weaver, 83, a longtime resident of Ozark, will
be at 2 p.m. Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Max Edmondson officiating.
Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery. Mrs. Weaver died in Bilyeu Nursing Home here at
1:50 p.m. Wednesday. She was a member of First Christian Church here. Surviving are a
brother, Chas. F. Daniels, Ozark; three nieces and three nephews.
Weaver, Violet Jewell 1947 - 13 Oct 2004 SN-L 15 Oct 2004
Violet Jewell Weaver, age 57, of Oldfield, died Oct. 13. A memorial service will
be at 1 p.m. Saturday in the Oldfield Church of Christ. Arrangements are under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Weaver, Violet Jewel (Moody) 25 Jan 1947 - 13 Oct 2004 CCH-N 27 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Monroe & Vanna Moody; married Glenn Wesley Weaver]
Violet Jewel Weaver, 57, Oldfield, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004. She was born
Jan. 25, 1947 in Ozark, the daughter of Monroe and Vanna Moody. Weaver was a
member of Oldfield Church of Christ. Survivors include: her parents, Monroe and Vanna
Moody, Oldfield; her husband, Glenn Wesley Weaver, Oldfield; a sister, Debbie Peak
and husband Tom, Oldfield; her mother-in-law, Iola Weaver, Springfield; brothers-in-law
and sisters-in-law, Tom and Joyce Gammon, Fair Grove, Kenny and Marcia Weaver,
Springfield, and Mark Weaver, Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her first husband, Danny Tindle, who died in Vietnam. A memorial
service was held Saturday in Oldfield Church of Christ under direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark.
Webb, Charles E. 31 Aug 1920 - 16 Dec 2006 SN-L 19 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Clifford & Martha (Gibson) Webb; married 1943 Loretta Rogers; married
1958 Lela M. (Rogers) Jones 5 Mar 1923 - 2 Jun 2004 - Loretta (Rogers) Webb Bowers
& Lela M. (Rogers) Jones Webb were sisters]
Charles E. Webb, of Springfield, passed from this life on Saturday, December 16,
2006, at the age of 86. He passed peacefully at Springfield Rehabilitation and Health
Care Center. The family is grateful to the staff of SRHCC for the care they gave Charles.
Charles was born on August 31, 1920, in Rogersville, Mo. He was the second of four
children born to Clifford and Martha (Gibson) Webb. In 1943, Charles married Loretta
Rogers, of Ozark. They had three daughters during their marriage. In 1958, he married
Lela Rogers, of Ozark. They had two sons during their marriage. Charles was preceded in
death by his parents; his sister Lucille Samuel and her husband, Elmer (Cotton); five
grandchildren, Christie, Mark, Rebecca, Tanya and Joseph Huff; and his longtime
companion, Lela Webb. He is survived by two sisters, Marceline Howerton and her
husband, Don, of Mountain Grove and Marthena Davis and her husband, Jeff, of
Springfield. Charles is also survived by his children: Beverly Bowers, of Rogersville,
Barbara Webb, of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Bonnie Davis and her partner, Floyd, of

Lamar, Arkansas, Gene Webb and his wife, Vicky, of Ellinwood, Kansas, and Rick
Webb, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; his five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also many
nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday,
December 21, at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, 314 S. Main, Rogersville, with Rev. Paul
Swadley officiating. Burial will follow the service at Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made in Charles' name to the Alzheimer's Association-Southwest
Missouri Chapter.
Webb, David Clifford 1891 - 19 Feb 1968 CCR 22 Feb 1968 p8
David Clifford Webb, 76, Rogersville, died at 6:45 p.m. Monday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of the community, Mr. Webb
was a retired farmer and had worked for the Greene county road and bridge district for 10
years. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church near Rogersville., He is survived by
his wife, Martha; a son, Charles E., Ellinwood, Kan.; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille
Samuel, Rogersville, Mrs. Marcelene Howerton, Raymondville and Mrs. Marthenea
Davis, Springfield; one brother, Tom, Springfield; 12 grandchildren and two great
grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harmony Baptist Church
west of Rogersville with the Rev. Howard Blevins, James Melton and Max Start
officiating. Burial will be in Dodson Cemetery under the direction of Marsh.
Webb, Ellis Truman 1 Feb 1941 - 6 Apr 2002 CCH-N 17 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Ellis Truman & Jane (Bacus) Webb, Sr.; married 25 Nov 1972 Betty
Whisenhunt]
Ellis Truman Webb, 61, of Nixa, died April 6, 2002, in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. He was born Feb. 1, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Ellis
Truman, Sr., and Jane (Bacus) Webb. As a youth he attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He
served his country in. the U.S. Coast Guard. On Nov. 25, 1972, he and Betty Whisenhunt
were married. He retired as a communications technician for Southwestern Bell
Telephone. He had served as vice president of the Communication Workers of America
Union in Kansas City. Ellis enjoyed fly fishing and gardening. Survivors include: His
wife, Betty; his mother, Jane Webb, Kansas City; a brother, Bill Webb and his wife,
Barbara, Anchorage, Alaska; two sisters, Janie Birkholz, Leewood, Kan., and Mary
Garland, Mission, Kan.; two nephews, Kenny Birkholz and his wife Cathy and their child
Chrissy and Bill Garland; four nieces, Sally Birkholz, Susan Birkholz, Gail Garland and
Paula Lurf; a brother-in-law, Leeroy Whisenhunt and his wife Joyce, Tulsa, Okla.; and
good friends Larry and Michele McKoy, Nixa. His father preceded him in death. Funeral
services were April 9 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Lee Strawhun officiating.
Burial Followed in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.
Webb, Huey C. 11 May 1919 - 29 Apr 1979 OH 3 May 1979 p5
[Note: married Wilma]
Services for Huey C. Webb, 59 of Rogersville were held at 10:30 a.m. today
(Thursday) in the Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Bill J. Grabeel officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Webb was dead on arrival at Cox Medical Center at 6:50 p.m.
Sunday after apparently suffering a heart attack. Survivors include his wife, Wilma.

Webb, Janice Ilene (Richardson) 1953 - 9 Mar 2006 SN-L 11 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Jimmy & Mildred Richardson; married Jess Webb]
Janice Ilene Webb, 52, Billings, passed away in the early morning of March 9,
2006, in her home, following a long illness. She was a retired nurse assistant and enjoyed
fishing and crafts. Janice was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her
grandparents and other family members. Janice is survived by her husband, Jess Webb;
parents, Jimmy and Mildred Richardson; sister, Darlene Coffman and husband, Jerry;
brothers, Rodney Richardson, and Randy Richardson and wife, Patty; several nieces,
nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and a host of friends that will greatly miss her. Visitation
will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. today, March 11, 2006, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.
Webb, John H. 3 Oct 1923 - Jul 1975 OH 31 Jul 1975 p8
[Note: married Cynthia]
John H. Webb, 53, 3437 West Chestnut Expressway, died Sunday evening in his
home apparently following a heart attack. He was a member of Bethany Four Square
Church of North Hollywood, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia; three sons, John
W. of Arcadia, Calif., Douglas of Las Vegas, Nev., and Owen of Los Angeles, Calif;
three daughters, Gayle, Sharon and Lynn, all of Los Angeles, Calif.; and five
grandchildren. Arrangements were under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Webb, Lela M. (Rogers) Jones 5 Mar 1923 - 2 Jun 2004 SN-L 4 Jun 2004
[Note: Daughter of Cy & Addie (Woods) Rogers; married 1944 Allen Jones; married
1958 Charles E. Webb 31 Aug 1920 - 16 Dec 2006]
Lela M. Webb, of Springfield, went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, June 2, 2004,
at the age of 81. She passed peacefully with her family at her bedside, at Springfield
Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Lela had fought a brave twelve-year battle with
Alzheimer's Disease. Lela was born on March 5, 1923, in Christian County, Mo. She was
the seventh of eight children born to Cy and Addie (Woods) Rogers. Lela's father and
older siblings raised her due to losing her mother at age 3. In 1944, Lela married Allen
Jones of Galloway. They had three daughters during their marriage. In 1958, she married
Charles Webb of Rogersville. They had two sons during their marriage. Lela was a good
wife, a wonderful mother and an excellent grandmother. Lela worked throughout her life
at many different jobs in the Springfield area, as well as in the Ellinwood, Kan. area,
where she lived for fifteen years. She was a waitress, a housekeeper and a factory worker
to name a few. The job she loved the most was that of nurse's aide in two nursing
facilities in Kansas. Lela always enjoyed helping people and would go out of her way to
help if someone was in need. Lela was preceded in death by her parents; her three
brothers, Troy, Walter and Homer Rogers; and three of her sisters, Murva Klapp, Clella
Norton and Lola Rogers. She is survived by her sister, Loretta Bowers of Cherokee
Village, Ark., and by her longtime companion Charles E. Webb of Springfield. Lela is
also survived by her children, Sandra Fields and her husband, Bill, Lana Casey and her
husband, Ron, Vickie Ogden and her husband, Lonnie, all of Springfield, Gene Webb and
his wife, Vicky, of Ellinwood, Kan., and Rick Webb of Republic; her 11 grandchildren;
17 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; also many nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. Lela will be missed by many. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 5, at Mentor Baptist Church, 6105 S. Farm Road 193, Rogersville, under
the direction of Preston-Marsh Funeral Home of Rogersville, with Rev. Lance Ogden
officiating. Burial will follow the service at Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield. Visitation
will be today from 6 to 9 p.m. in the church. Memorial contributions may be made in
Lela's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Missouri Chapter, or to
Community Hospices of America.
AND
Webb, Lela M. (Rogers) 5 Mar 1923 - 2 Jun 2004 SN-L 5 Jun 2004
Lela M. Webb, 81, Springfield. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, June 5, at the
Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville. Burial will be in the Eastlawn Cemetery,
Springfield. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association SW MO or Community
Hospice's of America.
AND
Webb, Lela M. (Rogers) 5 Mar 1823 - 2 Jun 2004 CCH-N 8 Jun 2004 & CCH-N 9 Jun
2004
Lela M. Webb, Springfield, died on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at the age of 81.
She passed peacefully, with her family at her side at Springfield Rehabilitation and
Health Care Center. Lela had fought a brave twelve-year battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Lela was born on March 5, 1923 in Christian County. She was the seventh of eight
children born to Cy and Addie (Woods) Rogers. Lela's father and older siblings raised her
following the death of her mother when Lela was 3. In 1944, Lela married Allen Jones of
Galloway. They had three daughters during their marriage. In 1958 she married Charles
Webb of Rogersville. They had two sons during their marriage. Lela worked throughout
her life at many different jobs in the Springfield area, as well as in the Ellinwood, Kan.,
area where she lived for 15 years. She was a waitress, a housekeeper and a factory worker
to name a few occupations. The job she loved the most was that of a nurse's aide in two
nursing facilities in Kansas. Lela always enjoyed helping people and would go out of her
way to do so. Lela was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Troy, Walter and
Homer Rogers; three sisters, Murva Klapp, Clella Norton and Lola Rogers. She is
survived by her sister, Loretta Bowers of Cherokee Village, Ark., and by her longtime
companion, Charles E. Webb of Springfield. Lela is also survived by her children, Sandra
Fields and husband Bill, Lana Casey and husband Ron, Vickie Ogden and husband
Lonnie, all of Springfield; Gene Webb and his wife Vicky, Ellinwood, Kan., and Rick
Webb of Republic; her 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-greatgrandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services
were on June 5 at Mentor Baptist Church in Rogersville, Mo. Burial followed in Eastlawn
Cemetery in Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made in Lela's name to the
Alzheimer's Association - Southwest Missouri Chapter or to Community Hospices of
America.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Webb, Martha 10 Apr 1895 - 5 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Martha Webb, 82, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 8:45 p.m.
Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a two-month illness. Mrs. Webb was a
lifelong resident of the Rogersville area was a retired farmer. She was a member of the
Harmony Baptist Church here. Surviving are her son, Charles W. of Ellinwood, Kan.;

three daughters, Mrs. Lucile Samuel, Route 4, Rogersville, Mrs. Marcelene Howerton,
Raymondville and Mrs. Marthene Davis, 3022 East Erie Lane, Springfield; 12
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in
Harmony Baptist Church, west of Rogersville, with the Revs. Howard Blevins and John
Potter officiating. Burial will be in Dodson Cemetery under direction of Marsh of
Rogersville.
Webb, William C. 27 Oct 1872 - 20 Apr 1947 CCR 24 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: married 29 Oct 1893 Maggie E. Marley 24 Sep 1875 - 18 May 1937]
Funeral services for W.C. Webb, 75, who passed away Sunday, April 19, 1947, at
his home in Aurora, Mo., will be held Friday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock in the Aurora
Baptist church and immediately following these services the body will be brought to
Ozark where graveside services will be held in the Ozark cemetery. Mr. Webb was a long
time resident of Ozark and was a well-known merchant here for many years. He was also
a rural carrier out of Ozark and was retired from this work from the Ozark office.
Webber, Pallas Hathaway 23 Aug 1897 - 27 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: Son of Charles David & Etta Mae (Morris) Webber; married? Whitworth]
BRANSON - Services for Pallas Hathaway Webber, 80, Branson, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in Whelchel Chapel here with the Rev. Weldon Frazier officiating. Burial
was in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ozark. Mr. Webber died Saturday afternoon at Skaggs
Community Hospital after a long illness. He was a native of Ozark and attended the
Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, David L. of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Mrs.
Clessie Worley, Bonner Springs, Kan. and Mrs. Clista Fitzsimmons, Sioux City, Iowa,
and several grandchildren.
Weber, John Martin 12 Nov 1880 - 31 Jul 1960
CCR 11 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: married Anna Matilda Schatz]
Funeral services for John Martin Weber, 79, who died July 31 at his farm home
near Billings, were held at 9:30 p.m. August 2 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, with the
Rev. William J. Connell officiating. The rosary was recited at 8 p.m. August a in the
Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery under direction of
Harris. He was a native of Fair Grove and came to Billings in 1918. Survivors include
two sons, Carl Weber of Billings and Joe Weber of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs.
Theresa Helton of the home and Mrs. Frances Hagedorn of Pierce City; four
grandchildren; one brother, Max Weber of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa Eslinger
and Mrs. Mary Alexander, both of Springfield.
Webster, Aili A. (Aho) 11 Dec 1914 - 10 Jun 2000 CCH-N 21 Jun 2000
Aili A. Webster, 85, Highlandville, Mo., passed away at 4:50 a.m., Saturday, June
10, 2000, in her home. Aili was born Friday, December 11, 1914, in Butte, Montana. Her
parents were Hilma Aho and Matthew Aho, both U.S. citizens from Finland. Many
Finnish customs were in their home. Aili was raised with one sister and two brothers in
Cazadero (Northern California), where she spent many hours hiking, fishing, trapping
and playing with her siblings and friends. She moved away from home to go to High
School in Sebastopol, California and graduated from High School in Santa Rosa,

California. In 1937 on August 21 Aili married Ed Webster in San Francisco. They were
married almost 45 years before Ed passed away in 1982. Ed and Aili were the first people
to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco when it first opened. Aili and Ed
raised their two daughters, Cathy and Marvene, in St. Helena in the Napa Valley of
Northern California. Aili was Mother Advisor of the Rainbow Order for Girls, belonged
to the Methodist Church and was active in the women's prayer group. Aili began oil
painting when she was 60 years old, selling and giving away many paintings. She wrote
and had published, several songs, poems, and plays. In 1975, Ed and Aili moved to
Ozark, Missouri for their retirement years. Their daughter, Cathy (Moody) Waldrep
moved to Ozark in 1976 with her three daughters. Their daughter Marvene Bauman, her
husband David and their daughter Jessica moved from California to Oklahoma City. Aili
had a strong prayer life as evidenced by her witness through her poetry. She was a friend
to many, loved and lived life, loved her family, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, and two
brothers. She has one sister, Lillian Powers age 91 now living in Medford, Oregon. Aili is
survived by her two daughters, their husbands, four granddaughters; Kimberly Anderson
and husband Matt of Colorado and their four children; Tim, Josh, Melissa and Joey Darst;
Wendy (Moody) Mills and her husband Paul of Ozark; Juli (Moody) Highley and
husband Mike of Nixa and their three boys; Gabriel, Jacob, and Luke. Granddaughter
Jessica Bauman lives in Ithica, New York where she attends the Cornell University. We
will all miss our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend more than
words can say. She was indeed a special blessing to us all. Thank you Lord for her life
and her gift of love. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at
the Harris Funeral Home of Ozark with the Reverend Darrell Hinds officiating. Burial
was at the Selmore Cemetery at Selmore, Missouri.
Weddle, Sherry Waynette 28 Sept. 1977 – 17 June 1995 CCH-N 21 June 1995
Sherry Waynette Weddle, 17, Ozark, died Saturday, June 17, 1995, from injuries
sustained in an automobile accident. She was born Sept. 28, 1977, and attended
elementary school in Springfield before moving to Ozark. She was a 1995 graduate of
Ozark High School and was looking forward to attending College of the Ozarks this fall.
She was an employee of Consumers Market in Ozark and a member of Grant Avenue
Baptist Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Sue Weddle.
Survivors include her mother and step-father, Juanita and Chet Marksberry, of the home,
her father and step-mother, Dennis Wayne Weddle, Sr., and Jonalie, Lebanon; bothers
and sisters, Denise and Alan Welch, Lebanon, Dennis Wayne Weddle, Jr., and Michelle,
Cole Camp, John and Serena Weddle, Seymour, Rena and Jim Bourge, Seymour, and
Paula Weddle, of the home; a beloved friend, Brent Allen Scott, Ozark; grandmothers
Gladys Weddle and Dorothy Weddle, both of Lebanon; foster parents Bill and Gwen
Mackey, Ozark, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Steve Wilks officiating. Burial was in Mount
Rose Memorial Cemetery, Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sherry
Weddle Scholarship Fund at Ozark Bank.
Weeks, Ada (Wideman) Haile 20 Sep 1912 - 17 Mar 2003 CCH-N 2 Apr 2003

Ada Weeks, 90, Springfield, died at 7:15 a.m. March 17, 2003, at A Little Bit of
Country Private Care, Sparta. Weeks retired from M.F.A. packing company after 30
years. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Merle Weeks; daughter Betty Preston,
Sparta; four grandchildren, Sandy Smith and husband Jerry, Ozark, Rexanna Aldridge
and husband Terry, Sparta, Sheila Oxburn and husband Ron, Rogersville, Glen Preston
and wife Rose, Sparta; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother
Claude Wideman, St. Clair; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of family and
friends. Weeks was preceded in death by her husband, James Irvile Haile; and 11 brothers
and sisters. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. March 19 in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
under the direction of Greenlawn North Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be
made to Community Hospice.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Weeks, Esther Elma (Thompson) 29 Aug 1908 - 27 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
[Note: Daughter of Levi & Celesa Thompson; married Roy Weeks 20 Mar 1907 - 9 Aug
1989]
Esther Elma Weeks, 80, of Ozark, died at 11:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at Cox
Medical Center South; Springfield, after a short illness. Graveside services for Mrs.
Weeks were held Jan. 30 with the Rev. Dean Cox officiating. Burial in Selmore
Cemetery was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mrs. Weeks was born
Aug. 29, 1908 in Kokomo, Indiana to Levi and Celesa Thompson. She was united in
marriage to Roy Weeks. They moved to Ozark in 1981 after living in Billings for 10
years and in Springfield for 20 years. Mrs. Weeks was a homemaker, and was a member
of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Roy, of the home; two sons and
daughters-in-law, Wesley and Shirley Weeks, Jacksonville, Florida, and Bob and Janet
Weeks, Rogersville; one daughter and son-in-law, Zelma and Willard Gann, Ozark; 11
grandchildren and. 17 great-grandchildren.
Weeks, Merle E. 8 Feb 1922 - 26 Sep 2003 SN-L 28 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Robert & Mildred Weeks; married 15 Mar 1957 Ada Haile d Mar 2003]
Merle E. Weeks, 81, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, Sept. 26, 2003,
in the Little Bit of Country Home in Sparta, Mo., after a long illness. Merle was born
Feb. 8, 1922, in Eureka, Ark., the son of Robert and Mildred Weeks. He was employed at
Quinn Coffee Co. until his retirement in 1985. He served in the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) until its disbandment at the beginning of World War II. During the war, he
was employed in several defense and military installations since he was unable to qualify
due to health reasons. On Nov. 15, 1957, he was united in marriage to Ada Haile. She
preceded him in death in March of 2003. His parents, two sisters and a son-in-law also
preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Robert J. Weeks and his wife,
Betty, Republic; one daughter, Betty Preston of Sparta; four grandchildren, Sandra and
Jerry Smith of Ozark, Rexanna and Terry Aldridge of Sparta, Sheila and Ron Osburn of
Rogersville, and Glen and Rose Preston of Sparta; 11 great-grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Palmer Pellham. The
family would like to thank Community Hospice of America, Roselee Woods, and the
staff at Little Bit of Country Home. Visitation will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home
North from 5 to 7 p.m. today. Graveside services will be Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at 1

p.m. in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens under the direction of Greenlawn North.
Contributions may be made to Hospice of America Foundation.
Weeks, Roy Edgar 20 Mar 1907 - 9 Aug 1989 OH 17 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of Wesley C. & Polly (Newson) Weeks; married 3 Nov 1932 Esther Elma
Thompson 29 Aug 1908 - 27 Jan 1989]
Roy Edgar Weeks, 82, of Ozark, died Aug. 9 after a short illness. Graveside
services for Mr. Weeks were held Aug. 11 in Selmore Cemetery with the Rev. Dean Cox
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Mr. Weeks was born March 20, 1907 in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Wesley C.
and Polly Newson Weeks. He was baptized into the Christian Church at Fowler, Kansas
in 1920. Weeks married Esther Elma Thompson Nov. 3, 1932. She preceded him in death
in January of this year. Mr. Weeks moved to Ozark from Billings in 1981. He was a
retired machinist with the Frisco Railroad. Surviving are two sons, Wesley Weeks,
Branson, and Robert Weeks, Rogersville; a daughter, Zelma Gann, Ozark; 11
grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Wehle, Virginia 20 Apr 1939 - 22 Feb 2005 SN-L 24 Feb 2005
Virginia Wehle, 65, of Ozark, died February 22, 2005. Graveside funeral services
will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, February 24, 2005, in Bruner Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wehrman, Harlan Henry 1 Aug 1925 - 1 Mar 2004 SN-L 3 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Herbert & Clara (Brinkhoff) Wehrman; married 22 Jun 1952 Natalie Ann
Seboldt]
Harlan Henry Wehrman went home to be with his Savior on March 1, 2004. He
was born in Lockwood, Mo., on Aug. 1, 1925, to Clara (Brinkhoff) and Herbert
Wehrman. His entry into God's kingdom came when he was baptized on Aug. 16, 1925,
at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood. He confirmed his faith in his Savior on April
10, 1938, at Immanuel. He married Natalie Ann Seboldt on June 22, 1952, at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Springfield, Mo. To this union two sons and three daughters were born.
As a youth, Harlan was interested in preserving and conserving soils for future
generations and that became his goal. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri
Columbia in 1950 with a BS degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Agronomy. A
lifelong farmer, Harlan was also manager of the MFA Fertilizer Plant in Lockwood for
eighteen years. For a few years he taught agricultural subjects to veterans. Throughout his
life, he helped farmers and hoped to be an innovator with improving the soil. He and his
son, Nathan, received the soil conservation award. He belonged to the Farm Bureau,
Southwest Prairie Foundation, and had been a member of the local Farmer's Exchange
Board. Harlan was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church serving as Elder,
Treasurer, Sunday School Superintendent, Secretary, Southwest Circuit Representative,
and served on the Stewardship Committee for many years. He also was a Missouri
Federation Council Officer and Lamplighter for Aid Association of Lutherans, a member
of the Association of Lutheran Older Adults, and Lutheran Laymen's League. He was a
World War II veteran, serving in Japan for one year and belonged to the American
Legion. He was instrumental in the planning and the procuring of funds to build the

Legion building in Lockwood. Preceding Harlan in death were his father, mother and
brother, Carl Lewis Wehrman. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Natalie; two sons,
Nathan and wife Kaylyn, and Brian and wife Pam, Lockwood; three daughters, Marcel
Maupin, Edmond, Okla., Stephanie van Ulft and husband Carlo, Greenville, Ill., and
Denise Hennig and husband James, Prairietown, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Claire, Caleb,
Sarah, Olivia Wehrman, Jessica, Angela, Joshua, and Michelle Hennig; one stepgranddaughter, Mandy Koziol; one sister, Dorothy Brand and husband Charles,
Springfield, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Wehrman, Kirbyville, Mo., and Ruth
Seboldt, Ozark, Mo.; and mother-in-law, Isabel Seboldt, Lockwood, Mo. Funeral service
will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lockwood, at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March
4. Interment follows at Immanuel Cemetery. Visitation will be held today from 6 to 7:30
p.m. at the Lockwood Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be given to the Harlan Wehrman
Scholarship Fund for Lockwood High School in care of Community Foundation of the
Ozarks, the LCMS Foundation, Missouri. Services are under the care of Lockwood
Funeral Chapel.
Weimer, Marjorie A. (Pittenger) 27 Jul 1931 – 27 Aug 1995 CCH-N 13 Sep 1995
Marjorie A. Weimer, 64, died Sunday, Aug. 27, 1995, at her home. Marjorie was
born July 27, 1931 at Sardis, Mississippi to Aubrey and Pauline (Sturgeon) Pittenger. She
moved with her family to Columbia, MO. in 1940 at the age of nine. She received her
education there, and also attended the University of Missouri. On Aug. 17, 1953,
Marjorie was married to Charles Weimer in Columbia, MO. They made their home there
until 1956, while Charles was attending the University of Missouri. From 1956 until
moving to their present home in Saunders County, Nebraska, they had lived in various
locations in the country. In 1965 they moved to Saunders County. Marjorie had been
active in 4-H leadership and also with Girl Scouts. She had served on the Great Plains
Girl Scout Council. The Weimers were members of the Eagles Nest Worship Center in
Omaha. Survivors include: her husband, Charles; a son, David Weimer, Los Angeles,
CA.; three daughters, Ruth Ellen Kuhn, Linwood, Lee Ann Schlueter, Hooper, and
Sandra DeGraff of Omaha; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a brother,
Donald E. Pittenger of West Hills, Calif.; and a sister, Evelyn Goodson of Ozark, MO.
Weis, Peter E. 21 Dec 1918 - 29 Jan 1989 OH 9 Feb 1989
[Note: married Elinor]
Peter E. Weis, formerly of Springfield, died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 29 in Sarasota,
Florida, after a short illness. A memorial service for Mr. Weis was held Feb. 3 at Christ
Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Carl E. Wilke officiating. The body was cremated. Mr.
Weis was a retired vice president of Fasco Industries at Ozark. He is survived by his wife,
Elinor; two sons, Steven and Peter, Jr.; and five grandchildren. Memorials are suggested
to Christ Episcopal Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Welch, Annie Edith (Young) Aug 1884 - 27 Dec 1968 CCR 2 Jan 1969 p1
[Note: Daughter of Ann Young born May 1854, widowed by 1900 with sons, Wash.
Riley & Lon and daughters Mary and Annie; married 1904 Thomas R. Welch ]
Funeral services for Annie Edith Welch, 85 of Golden City, MO. were at 1:30
p.m. Monday in United Methodist Church in Golden city, with the Rev. Orland Moyer

officiating. Burial was in Dudenville Cemetery under direction of Phillips-Pugh. Mrs.
Welch died Friday afternoon in Barton County Memorial Hospital at Lamar. Mrs. Welch
was a former resident of Christian County. Her husband, the late Tom Welch, was cashier
at the Bank of Highlandville for a number of years, and they were residents of the
Highlandville community. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ernst , Golden
City, and Mrs. Lucille Brown, Sedalia; and a brother, Lawrence Young, Happy Camp,
Calif; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Almon Young of Ozark is a nephew.
Welch, Bernice I. (Summers) 7 Oct 1912 - 7 Jul 1989 OH 13 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Adam & Mabel Summers; married 1931 Cecil Welch]
Bernice I. Welch, 76, of Nixa, died July 7 in her home. Services for Mrs. Welch
were held July 8 at the Harris-Colonial Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with Winfred Lee
officiating. Burial was in Bethel Cemetery, Summersville. Mrs. Welch was born to Adam
and Mabel Summers in Summersville Oct. 7, 1912. She was married to Cecil Welch in
Summersville in 1931. Mrs. Welch was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by her husband. Surviving are a son, Roger Welch, Chicago, Illinois; a
daughter, Carol Hunt, Nixa; a brother, Clyde Summers, Searcy, Arkansas; a sister, Dessie
Vikan, Seattle, Washington; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Welch, Harry 1882 - 20 Oct 1967 CCR 26 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: No legible tombstone]
Harry Welch, 85, Spokane, died at 7 a.m. Friday in Bilyeu Nursing Home at
Ozark where he had been a patient the past two years. A resident of Spokane since 1939,
having moved here from Tulsa, Okla., Mr. Welch is survived by his wife, Lena also of
the nursing home; a son, Maxwell, Llano, Texas; and a daughter, Mrs. Walter Clore,
Prosser, Wash. Other survivors include a brother, Ray Palentine, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Lois
Buchanan, Paletine; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Adams Chapel, Ozark, with Dr. Sears F. Riepma
officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery.
Welch, Iva E. (Garoutte) 28 Sept 1918 - 30 Jun 2001
Iva E. Welch, 83, Springfield, died at 10:10 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born September 28, 1917, in Stone County, near Union
City, to Benjamin H. and Carrie Myrtle (Guthrie) Garoutte. Iva had been a lifelong
resident of the Clever area, where she was active in the Clever Senior Center and the
Community Club, before moving to Springfield three years ago. She was a member of
the National Heights Baptist Church in Springfield. She was an inspector at Hagale
Manufacturing for 30 years. She was married to Eugene Welch on September 21, 1940.
He passed away August 18, 1982. Her parents; a brother, Tony Garoutte; and a sister,
Lois Kinkade, also preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters, Pat Welch
and Judy Wilson and husband Oral G.; a sister-in-law, Eula Emlet, all of Springfield; two
grandchildren and their spouses, Terri and Tom Choate, and Kirk and Missy Wilson; four
great-grandchildren, Lindsay, Chelsey, Tyler and Haley; and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever, with the Rev. Vaughn Weatherford officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery, Clever. The Clever chapel will be open at 4 p.m. today, with visitation from 6

to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Heights Baptist Church
Building Fund.
Welch, Jack Richard 20 Sep 1916 - 30 Mar 2002 CCH-N 10 Apr 2002
[Note: Son of Earl & Irene (Shahan) Welch; married Esther]
Jack Richard Welch, age 85, of Ozark, died March 30, 2002, in the home of his
daughter. He was born Sept. 20, 1916, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the son of Earl and Irene
(Shahan) Welch. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a Civil
Service Department Manager at McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita, Kan., before
retirement. His wife, Esther, preceded him in death, as well as two brothers, Ben Welch
and Earl Welch, Jr. Survivors include: A daughter, Renee Lancaster and her husband
Mark, of Ozark; three sons, Curtis Welch and his wife Kate, of Derby, Kan., Larry Welch
and his wife Leigh Ann, of Haysville, Kan., and Randy Welch, also of Haysville; many
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside funeral was held April 3 in Hillcrest
Cemetery, in Mountain Grove with Rev. Sid Smith officiating. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Welch, John Richard 7 Mar 1879 - 25 Apr 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for John Richard Welch, 76 who died April 25 at his home in
Billings were held April 27 2:00 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with REv. Lowell
McFall and Rev. Richard Gandy officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Billings. He was a native of North Carolina and
came to Christian County at the age of 14. He united with the Clever Baptist Church in
1909 and at the time of his death he was a member of the Billings Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alice Welch; two sons, Richard Welch, Springfield and
Gene Welch of Clever; four daughters, Mrs. Lillian Hale of Billings, Mrs. Myrtle Hicklin
and Mrs. Eula Emlett, both of Springfield and Mrs. Adrian Shoemaker of Los Cruces, N.
M., 11 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, one brother, William K. Welch of Billings.
Welch, Lena Zura (Tedford) 1883 - 6 Feb 1974 OH 14 Feb 1974 p6
Lena Zura Welch, 90, of Ozark, died Wednesday in the Christian County Nursing
Home after a long illness. Mrs. Welch was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include a son, Maxwell, Marble Falls, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Walter Clore,
Prosser, Wash.; two sisters, Misses Alta and Marie Tedford, Broken Arrow, Okla; several
grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were under direction of
Adams of Ozark.
Welch, Nona Mae (McElhaney) 1 Aug 1885 - 31 Oct 1970 CCR 5 Nov 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of John Franklin & Frances Paralee (Scott) McElhaney; married William
Welch 15 Jul 1876 - 15 Oct 1959]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nona Mae Welch, 85, former longtime resident of
Billings, were at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Baptist Church at Billings with the Rev.
Robert Shank and the Rev. Claude Brown officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery
under direction of Cantrell Funeral Home, Billings. Mrs. Welch, who had lived in Valley
Falls, Kan. died at 7 a.m. Saturday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bessie Caldwell,
Louisburg, with whom she had lived for the past two years. She was a member of the

Creto Baptist church near Billings. Surviving are two other daughters, Mrs. Marie Pyle
and Miss Blanche Welch, both of Valley Falls, Kan.; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Welch,
Mrs. Pearl Owen and Miss Eula McElhaney, all of Billings; and one grandchild.
Welch, Ruby Sue 13 Dec 1943 - 24 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
AND
Watkins, Eldon Lester 10 Nov 1936 - 25 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
Watkins, Martha June 13 Jun 1940 - 24 Feb 1963 CCR 28 Feb 1963
[Note: Eldon Lester & Martha June were children of William Franklin & Louise
(Swearengin) Watkins; Ruby Sue was daughter of Virgil & ? Welch]
Funeral services for a young couple whose wedding plans were ended by violent
death were held simultaneously Thursday. The couple, Eldon Lester Watkins, 26, of
Bruner, and Ruby Sue Welch, 19, of Ava, were two of seven persons fatally injured in an
auto accident south of Bolivar Sunday night. Miss Welch and young Watkins were to
have been married soon. The 2 p.m. services held in the Sparta High School gymnasium,
also included rites for a third victim of the crash, Watkins' sister, Martha Watkins, 22, of
Bruner. The Rev. John Yarber and Rev. Nathan B. Carter, Jr., conducted the services for
Watkins and his sister, and the Rev. C. W. Page officiated at the services for Miss Welch.
She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Welch; five brothers, Larry, Jerry,
Ernest, Henry and Virgil Lyle, all of the home, and a sister, Judy, also of the home.
Burial was in Union Chapel Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark and
Clinkingbeard of Ava.
Welch, Thomas R. 1875 - 9 Feb 1960 CCH 18 Feb 1960 p1
[Note: Son of Thomas H. & Angeline Welch who are buried in Ponce de Leon and father
of Lucille A. (Welch) Brown who is buried in Ozark Cemetery]
Funeral services for Thomas R. Welch. 84, a former Christian Countian, who
died Tuesday, Feb. 9, in a Lockwood, Mo. hospital, were held Thursday afternoon in the
Golden City Methodist Church. Burial was in Dudenville Cemetery, south of Golden
City. Mr. Welch was a longtime resident of the Highlandville community, where he was
engaged in the banking, farming and insurance businesses. He moved to Golden City
several years ago. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Annie E. Welch of Golden City; two
daughters, Mrs. Omer E. Brown of Sedalia and Mrs. Ralph Ernest of Golden City; three
sisters, Mrs. Eva Jennings and Mrs. Sadie Brown of Enumclaw, Wash. and Mrs. Maggie
Overlander of Seattle, Wash.
Welde, Fred G. 30 Apr 1898 - 29 Jan 1972 CCR 3 Feb 1972 p4
Fred G. Welde, 73, of Monett, died at 7:30 a.m. Saturday at the South Barry
County Hospital, Cassville. He was a lifelong resident of Monett and Pierce City and
was a retired lumberman. A son, Jack Welde, Pierce City, survives. Funeral services were
at 2 p.m. Monday in St. Mary’s Catholic, Pierce City. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery
under direction of Adams of Ozark.
Weldon, Jimmie S. 27 Jul 1908 – 11 Mar 1991 NN-E 21 Mar 1991
Weldon Jimmie S. Weldon, 82, Sparta, died at 5:10 a.m. Monday, March 11,
1991, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. He was born July 27, 1908, in Elmore County,

Ala., to O.G. and Minnie Weldon. He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Workman,
Sparta, and Phyllis Lawler, Opelika, Ala.; a stepson, Ronald Smith, Fairfax, Ala.; a
brother, William P. Weldon, Lanett, Ala.; four grandchildren; and four greatgrandchildren. Local arrangements were under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark. Services and burial were held Thursday, March 14, in Fairfax, Ala.
Wells, Alfred 18 March 1896-29 Jan 1950 CCR 2 Feb 1950
[Note: Son of Walter & Emma J. Wells; married 23 Oct 1920 Effie C. Holder 4 Aug
1897 - 10 Oct 1994; Emma’s burial record shows maiden name as Sims]
Alfred Wells, shop foreman at the Ozark Auto Sales Company, died suddenly
early Saturday morning in his home in Ozark. Death was attributed to a heart attack.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Ozark Baptist Church with the
Rev. Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery under direction
of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Bearers were Joe Major, Rex Eakins, Hurley
Thornburg, Earl Pryer, Carl Hayes, and Lester Kraft. Mr. Wells is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Effie Wells, and a son, Alfred Jr., both of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Davis
of Chicago; a step daughter, Mrs. Joseph Patti, of Kansas City; two brothers, Bruce Wells
of Ozark and John of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Clifton Gahagan of Highlandville and
Mrs. Raymond Mallonee of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and by two grandchildren. He
was born March 18, 1896, near Highlandville, the son of Walter and Emma Wells. He
married Effie Holder October 23, 1920, and to them two children were born. He was a
member of the Ozark fire department since it was organized twenty years ago.
Wells, Alfred, Jr. "Jiggs" 6 Oct 1927 - 29 Sep 1988 OH 6 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Alfred & Effie (Sims) Wells; married Virginia]
Alfred “Jiggs” Wells, 60, of Ozark, died Sept. 29 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. He
was performing his duties as a tour driver for the Sunnyland Bus Company at the time of
his sudden illness. Services for Mr. Wells were held Monday, Oct. 3, in the Adams
Funeral Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville, with Masonic services conducted by Friend
Masonic Lodge No. 352 AF & AM performed at the graveside. Mr. Wells was born Oct.
6, 1927 in Ozark to Alfred and Effie (Sims) Wells. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark, and of the Friend Lodge No. 352 AF & AM. He served his county as a
paratrooper in the United States Army. Mr. Wells’ survivors include his wife, Virginia, of
Ozark; a daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Max Speak, of Ozark; a son and daughter-inlaw, Joe and Jill Wells of Joplin; one granddaughter, Whitney Jo Wells, of Joplin; his
mother, Effie Wells of Ozark; and two sisters, Blanche Patti, of Raytown, and Helen
McLain, of Tampa, FL.
Wells, Beulah (Boyd) 16 Apr 1882 - 10 Jan 1967 CCR 12 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of William A. & Mary Ann (Holland) Boyd; married William Wells 4
Apr 1884 - 15 Jul 1972]
Mrs. Beulah Wells, 84, Ozark, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist
Hospital where she had been a patient the past 10 days. The lifelong Christian County
native and her husband observed their 60th wedding anniversary three months ago. She
was a member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Willie; a son

Ollen, Fordland; a daughter, Mrs. George Weaver, Ozark; six sisters, Mrs. Goldie Bray,
Burley, Ida., Mrs. Alice Thompson, Springfield;, Mrs. Sallie Bunch, Nixa, Mrs. Lydia
McClocklin, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Jessie Pew, Ontario, Calif,; two brothers, Joe
Boyd, St. Joseph and Wier Boyd, Long Beach, Calif.; eight grandchildren and three great
grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Wells will be a t 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. L. V. Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Fulton Cemetery
Wells, Bobby Gene 18 May 1939 - 17 Nov 2004 SN-L 21 Nov 2004
(Grandpa Bob) Bobby Gene Wells passed away on Nov. 17, 2004, after a short
illness. He was born May 18, 1939, in Lindenlure, Mo., the son of Russell and Kathleen
Wells. After working at local bottling companies for 44 years, he retired from Coca-Cola
in 2002. Bob was united in marriage to Marilyn Israel on June 27, 1959, in Springfield.
To this union two children were born. He attended Mt. Comfort Bible Church. Bob was
preceded in death by his father, Russell, and brother, Jerry. He is survived by his wife,
Marilyn; mother, Kathleen of Springfield; a daughter, Virginia Medley and husband
Randy of Mt. Vernon; a son, Greg and wife Barbie of Battlefield; grandchildren Michael
of Tucson, Ariz., Jesse of Mt. Vernon, and Ryan, Alyssa and Kaitlyn of Battlefield; and a
host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov.
22, and visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Nov. 21, at Greenlawn North.
Wells, Bruce 7 Dec 1900 - 16 May 1965 CCR 20 May 1965 p1
[Note: married Dorothy Agnes Melton 20 Mar 1904 - 26 Jul 1993]
Bruce Wells, 64, Nixa, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday in his home at Nixa after a short
illness. A native of Texas, Mr. Wells was a longtime resident of the Nixa area. A hog
salesman for the Rush Livestock Commission Co., he was a member of Riverdale Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Mrs. Joella Johnson, Muncie,
Kan..; two sisters, Mrs. Clifton Gahagan, Highlandville and Mrs. Clara Mallonee,
Albuquerque, N. M.; and four grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 10:30 p.m.
Wednesday in Harris Chapel. The Revs. Howard Blevins and E. L. Brock officiated, and
burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Wells, Ethel M. (Clark) 25 Jul 1935 - 26 Dec 1999
Ethel M. Wells, 64, Ozark, Mo., passed away at 11:38 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26,
1999, in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Ethel was born in Littleton,
Maine, on July 25, 1935, to Troy R. and Freda Kinney Clark. She was united in marriage
to Noah Ben Wells, in Salem, Ore., on June 15, 1953, and to this union three daughters
were born. She was a retired real estate broker and most recently employed by Wells
Investments. She was a devoted member of the Hope Community Church. Ethel enjoyed
spending as much time as possible with her family traveling, laughing and making lasting
memories. Her outgoing personality and strong Christian faith were among her greatest
attributes to her friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Noah, of the home;
three daughters, Jackie Southard and husband, Gale, Ozark, Jaynne Sadberry and
husband, Ralph, Ozark, and M. Kim Betchwars and husband, Rob, Ozark; two sisters,
Donna Bomar, San Bernardino, Calif., and Joyce Phillips, Anaheim, Calif.; 10
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday,

Dec. 29, 1999, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastors Paul Smith and
Roger Sadberry officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. The family requests
memorial contributions be made to the Leukemia Society of America, Inc., 2200 East
Sunshine, Suite 100-A, Springfield, MO 65804.
Wells, Hubert F. 26 Mar 1914 - 6 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: married Fern ]
Hubert F. Wells, 74, of Rt. 2, Aurora, died April 6 in his home after a short
illness. Services for Mr. Wells were held April 7 at the Buck Prairie Baptist Church, with
the Rev. Jarvis Barrett officiating. Burial was in the Marionville IOOF Cemetery under
the direction of Williams Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by a son, Earl D., and
a grandson, Russell. Mr. Wells' survivors include his wife, Fern; three sons, Charles,
Marionville, Bob, Springfield, and Curtis, Nixa; two daughters, Mary Blevins and Peggy
Fitzpatrick, both of Marionville; a daughter-in-law, Imogene Wells, Marionville; 13
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Rolla, Marionville, and Rev. H.V.,
Aurora; two sisters, Opal Bigelow, Aurora, and Merle Baxter, Marionville.
Wells, John 8 Aug 1895 - 17 Nov 1966 CCR 24 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: married Maggie E. 8 Mar 1905 - 3 Aug 1968]
John Wells, 71 of Route 1, Ozark, died at 11:40 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at his
home following a lingering illness. A native of Quebec, Canada, he obtained his
naturalization certificate in Chicago, Ill. in 1942. Mr. Wells served with the Canadian
Armed services from 1915 to 1919. A retired clothes presser, he had been a resident of
Ozark since April 1961. Survivors are his wife, Maggie; four brothers, George, Charles,
Roy and Stanley, all of Canada and two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Snell and Mrs. Ruth
Petterson, both of Canada. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel her,
with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was in McCoy Cemetery.
Wells, John Nathaniel 21 Sep 1894 - 2 Dec 1950 CCR 7 Dec 1950
[Note: Son of Walter & Emma Jane (Martin) Wells; married Lora W. 29 Apr 1892 - Jul
1983]
John Nathaniel Wells, 56, former sanitary engineer in Springfield, died at his
home there Saturday. He had been in ill health for two years. Funeral services were held
in the Highlandville Baptist Church Monday afternoon. Burial was in the Highlandville
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Mr. Wells was born
September 21, 1894. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lora Wells, two sons, Fred
Arthur Hayes of Knoxville, TN and John Carl of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Mary
Alice Milland of Independence, MO., Mrs. Pauline Justice of Memphis, TN., and Mrs.
Inez Killian of Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Gahagan of Highlandville and Mrs.
Clara Mallonee of Albuquerque, NM., one brother, Bruce Wells of Ozark; and by three
grandchildren.
Wells, Maggie E. (Tindle) 8 Mar 1905 - 3 Aug 1968
CCR 8 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles Edward & Sarah Emma (Hilton) Tindle; married John Wells
8 Aug 1895 - 17 Nov 1966]

Mrs. Maggie E. Wells, 63, Route 1, Ozark, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Wells, the widow of John Wells, was a native of Ozark
and had lived in Kansas City and Chicago for a number of years before returning to
Ozark in 1961, She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Survivors include five
sisters, Mrs. Flossie Humble, Springfield, Mrs. Irma Morrison, Kansas City, Mrs. Nora
Spizer, Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Zoe Fear, Mission, Kan. and Mrs. Julia Lemmel, of the home
and one brother, Charley E. Tindle, Modesto, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating. Burial was in
McCoy Cemetery.
Wells, Ollen Winfred 6 Sep 1916 - Jan 2004 SN-L 13 Jan 2004
[Note: Son of William & Beulah Wells; married Ruth Crowe 15 Sep 1915 - 27 Aug
1977]
Ollen Winfred Wells, 87, was born Sept. 6, 1916, in Christian County. He was
married to Ruth Crowe, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his
mother and father Beulah and William Wells. Ollen was a member of Antioch Church of
Christ. Ollen lived on his farm in Fordland, which he loved, for 60 years. He enjoyed
making gardens, farming crops, and milking cows during his early years on the farm. He
became an electrician when Webster Electric came to this area wiring homes in the
Webster and Christian counties. Then he worked as a TV repairman until his retirement.
Surviving are his three daughters, Carol Wells, Springfield, Donna Wells of the home,
Shirley and her husband Val Buckley, Springfield; sister Clista Mac Weaver, Ozark;
nieces Barbara Swinger, Centerville, Ohio, Janet Cantrell, Springfield, Mo., Wanda
Estep, Harrison, Ark.; nephews Ronnie Green and Larry Green, both of Ozark; his
special friends of the Cox family, Ted Cox and his wife Ethyl, Bushnell, Ill., Lorene
Spanier, Fairfield, Iowa, and Velma Ehrich, Springfield, Mo. Services are 10 a.m. today
in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial following in the Fulton
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford.
Wells, Ruth (Crowe) 15 Sep 1915 - 27 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: Daughter of ? & Ferne (?) Crowe; married Ollen Winfred Wells 6 Sep 1916 - Jan
2004]
FORDLAND - Services for Mrs. Ruth Wells, 61, Fordland, were at 2:30 p.m. in
Marsh Chapel, Rogersville with Lowell DeBush officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley
Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mrs. Wells died at 7:50 p.m. Saturday in Cox Medical
Center, Springfield, after an eight-year illness. She was a lifelong Webster County
resident and a member of Antioch Church of Christ, northeast of Rogersville. Survivors
include her husband, Ollen; her mother, Mrs. Ferne Crown, Fordland; three daughters,
Mrs. Donna Jean Freeman, Fordland, Mrs. Shirley Ann Hart, Fordland and Miss Carol
Elaine Wells of the home and a sister, Mrs. Clell Ambrose, Gerome, Idaho, Donations
may be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home.
Wells, Stephen Eugene
1958 - 4 Jul 1968 CCR 11 Jul 1968 p8
Funeral services for Stephen Eugene Wells, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Billy L.
Wells, Route 4, Springfield, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Pythian Avenue Baptist Church,
with the Rev. Tom Green officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery under direction

of Adams of Ozark. The boy was fatally injured in an auto accident near Kansas City
Thursday. The boy’s parents, a brother and three sisters were injured in the mishap which
occurred when a tire blew out. A sixth grade student at Nichols School and a member of
Pythian Avenue Baptist Church, Stephen is also survived by his maternal grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Slaybaugh, Buchner and his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.
B. Wells, Springfield.
Wells, Walter 15 Sep 1872 - 16 Mar 1947 CCR 20 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: married Emma J. Martin 10 May 1875 - 6 Dec 1926; married Grace Champers]
Walter Wells, 74, died at his home at 940 College street, Springfield, at 9:30
Sunday morning. He was born near Highlandville and spent most of his life near
Highlandville and Ponce de Leon, until moving to Springfield four years ago. Survivors
are his wife, Grace, and five children, Mrs. Clifton Gallagan of Highlandville, Mrs.
Raymond Mallonee of Albuquerque, N.M., Alfred Wells of Ozark, John Wells of
Springfield, Bruce Wells of Brookline, and three step-daughters, Mrs. Lois Carsten, Mrs.
Mabel Hedrick and Mrs. Irene Martin. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock
Wednesday afternoon in the Highlandville Baptist church, conducted by Rev. Floyd
Hanks of Springfield, with burial in Highlandville cemetery under direction of the
Wilburn Maples Funeral Home.
Wells, Ward d 10 Nov 1953CCR 12 Nov 1953
Word was received of the death of Ward Wells of Tulsa, Okla on November 10
after a lingering illness. Survivors are his wife, the former Gertrude Griesemer of
Billings; one daughter, Mrs. Millie Eagan and two sons, Steven and Larry, all of Tulsa.
Mr. Wells is a graduate of Billings High School, being a member of the 1924 graduating
class.
Wells, William 4 Apr 1884 - Jul 1972 CCR 13 Jul 1972 p1 & OH 13 Jul 1972 p8
[Note: Son of Lorenzo D. & Melissa Wells; married 21 Oct 1906 Beulah Boyd 26 Apr
1882 - 15 Jan 1967]
Funeral services for William Wells, 88, of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Harris Chapel here with the Revs. Lynn Swadley and Bill Evans officiating. Burial was in
Fulton Cemetery northwest of Linden. Mr. Wells was a retired farmer and lifelong
resident of the Linden and Ozark communities. He was a member of the Smyrna Baptist
Church near Linden and served as a senior deacon. Survivors include one son, Ollen
Wells of Fordland; a daughter, Mrs. Clista Mae Weaver, of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Florence
Horner of Ozark; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Welsh, Larry Joe 9 Apr 1947 - 1 Oct 2003 SN-L 4 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of Elmer & Ruth Ann (Carter) Welsh; married 2 Mar 1987 Bonita Jo Green]
Larry Joe Welsh, 56, of Rogersville, passed away Wednesday morning, Oct. 1,
2003, north of Springfield. Larry was born on April 9, 1947, in Springfield to Elmer and
Ruth Carter Welsh. He was a graduate of Willard High School class of 1965. He served
in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and was a member of the Teamster's Union Local #245.
Larry was employed with Elite Logistics for Associated Grocers. Larry was married to
Bonita Jo Green on March 2, 1987, and she survives of the home. Also surviving are his

mother, Ruth Ann Welsh of Springfield; son Ralph Welsh; stepson Keith Williams of
Rogersville; daughter Michelle Welsh of Springfield; stepdaughter Lisa Bremer of Ozark;
step-grandchildren, Justin, Dillon and Jacob Williams, Jennifer Bremer and Seth Markle;
several aunts, uncles and cousins; and many other relatives and friends. Services will be
at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 2003, at the Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville, with
burial in the Union Chapel Cemetery, south of Fordland. Friends may call after 9 a.m.
today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, October 4 2003.
Wentzel, Joseph Alex, Rev. 3 Aug 1920 - 20 May 2003
The Rev. Joseph Alex Wentzel, Sparta, was born Aug. 3, 1920, and departed
this life May 20, 2003, having lived a life span of 82 years, eight months and 18 days.
Wentzel was the pastor of 17 different churches in the Oklahoma Methodist Church
Conference. He was also associated with police departments in seven towns where he
ministered. During World War 2 he proudly served his country as a member of the Unites
States Army. Survivors include his wife Lola, of the home; children Elnora Avery,
Fenton, Helen Warner and husband Tommy, Grand Prairie, Texas, Joseph Wentzel and
wife Vicki, Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Judi Kail and husband Greg of Stockton, N.J., John
Wentzel and wife Carolyn, Tulsa, Okla., Nancy Bennett and husband Roy, Stillwater,
Okla., and J.D. Wentzel and wife Tami, Wellston, Okla.; four step-children, Richard Dye,
Ava, Jerry Dye, Sparta, Mary Al-Kold, Broken Arrow, Okla., and Rhonda Naveck and
husband Marty, Tulsa, Okla.; 18 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two brothers,
Alex Wentzel, Laguna Beach, Calif., and Al Riff and wife Jean, Medina, Calif.; many
nieces; nephews; and loving friends. Services were held at 2 p.m. May 24 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in
Hall Cemetery, Oldfield, with full military honors.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Wentzel, Lola (Chapman) Dye 12 Mar 1933 - 27 Mar 2004 CCH-N 28 Apr 2004 &
CCH-N 31 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of James Luther and Lula Mae (Hawkins) Chapman; married first ?
Dye’ married second Rev. Joseph Wentzel]
Lola (Chapman) Wentzel, 71, Sparta, died Saturday, March 27, 2004. She was
born March 12, 1933, in Merrit, the only child of James Luther and Lula Mae (Hawkins)
Chapman. In 1934, the family moved to Crossroads, and Wentzel attended Green Valley
School. She graduated from Ava High School and later moved to Tulsa, Okla., where she
worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. After her four children were born,
she began working for the Osteopathic Hospital in the health care industry. In 1991 she
and husband Rev. Joseph Wentzel moved back to Missouri. She was a Christian and a
member of the Smyrna Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her
husband, Rev. Joseph Wentzel; and son, Richard Dye. Survivors include two daughters,
Rhonda Naveck and husband Martin, Cleveland, Okla., and Mary Al-Khaldi, Broken
Arrow, Okla.; one son, Jerry Dye, Sparta; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
and many loving friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. March 30 in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Dale Grubaugh officiating. Burial was in Hall Cemetery
in the Mound Community. Visitation was from 6-7p.m. March 29 in the funeral home.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

Werner, Barbara Ann (Nellie) 2 Apr 1939 - 13 Oct 2004 SN-L 15 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Donald & Edna (Kinkennon) Nellis Hawk]
Mrs. Barbara Ann Werner, age 65, of Nixa, Mo., passed away at 4:15 a.m.
Tuesday in Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born April 2, 1939, at Earlham, Iowa, to
Donald and Edna Kinkennon Nellis Hawk. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include one daughter, Marie Werner of Nixa; two sons, Rick and his wife,
Denise Slight, of Springfield, and Donald and his wife, Sandy Werner, of Jamesport;
seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a soon to be great grandson, Lucas
Tanner, on Nov. 11, 2004; three sisters, Beverly Post of Iowa, Marilyn Walker of
Colorado, and Lucille Wriggly of Clarksdale; and two brothers, Claudie Nellis of Iowa,
and Dale Nellis of Bethany. Visitation will be at 4:30 p.m. with funeral services at 6 p.m.
today, Oct. 15, 2004, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn. Graveside
service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, with burial following in Jamesport Masonic
Cemetery of Jamesport. Friends may sign the register book at
walnutlawnfuneralhome.com.
Werner, John Clark 11 Apr 1899 - Oct 1968
John Clark Warner, 69, Clever, a lifelong resident of Stone County, died at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday in the state hospital at Nevada. Surviving are his wife, Mabel; a son,
John, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Cleta Fullbright, Wellsville, and Mrs. Oleta Durnell,
Germany; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Cloud, Aurora, and Mrs. Dorothy McGuire,
Marionville; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in
Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial will be in
German Evangelical Cemetery, Billings, under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of October 1968 in the margin.
AND
Werner, John Clark
11 Apr 1899 - 30 Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: spelling from tombstone & other records]
John Clark Warner, 69, Clever, a lifelong resident of Stone County, died at 1:30
p.m. Wednesday in the state hospital at Nevada. Surviving are his wife. Mabel; a son,
John, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Cleta Fulbright, Wellsville and Mrs. Oleta Durnell,
Grmany; two sisters, Mrs. Edna Cloud, Aurora, and Mrs. Dorothy McGuire, Marionville;
and two grandchildren. Arrangements are under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Werner, John Clark
11 Apr 1899 - 30 Oct 1968 CCR 7 Nov 1968 p8
Funeral services for John Clark Werner, 69, Clever, a lifelong resident of Stone
County were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Clever Christian Church with the Rev. Hubert Lines
officiating. Burial was in German Evangelical Cemetery, Billings, under direction of
Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Werner died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, in the state
hospital in Nevada.
Werner, Mabel I.
15 Jul 1907 - Sep 1983
Services for Mabel I. Werner, 76, Ozark, were held Sept. 27 in Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Hubert Lines officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery at

Billings. Mrs. Werner died Sept. 24 in Camelot Manor, Farmington, after a long illness.
Mrs. Werner, a Sheldon native, moved to the Brown Springs community in Stone County
in 1941. She was a 1953 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield.
She taught elementary school in Vernon County and then sixth grade at Clever for 19
years. She moved here about 10 years ago. She was a member of Clever First Christian
Church, where she taught Sunday school. Survivors include a son, John G., Ozark; two
daughters, Mrs. Oleta Durnell, Santa Claus, Ind., and Mrs. Cleta Fulbright, Flat River;
and eight grandchildren. (Contributed by Hazel Messenger) [15 Jul 1907 - Sep 1983]
Wernet, Elizabeth Ann (Thompson)
c1880 - 25 Mar 1960 CCR 31 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: married 1896]
Graveside services for Mrs. Frank W. Wernet of Kansas City who died Friday
morning, were held Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. She was a
lifelong resident of Springfield until moving until moving to Kansas City five years ago,
and was a granddaughter of Julian T. Campbell, one of the city’s founders. The late
Francis T. Wernet was a son. Survivors include a son, L. Campbell of Burlingham,
Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Herbert R. Allee of Kansas City; two granddaughters, Mrs. Jean
Whittington of Kansas City and Mrs. Jack Kaufman of Seattle, Wash.; and three great
grandchildren.
Wernet, Francis Thompson 11 Jan 1903 - 9 Dec 1956 CCR 13 Dec 1956 p1
Wernet, Lula Effie (Kerr) 1 Dec 1902 - 9 Dec 1956 CCR 13 Dec 1956 p1
Auto Tragedy Claims Lives of Prominent Ozark Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Wernet Killed Instantly in One-Car Mishap on U. S. 65
Death came instantly last Sunday afternoon about 3:45 o’clock for one of Ozark’s
most widely known and highly respected couples, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Thompson
Wernet - Francis and Lula to ever child and every adult in the community. The
tragic circumstance occurred at the James River bridge, eight miles north of Ozark, when
their northbound Chrysler apparently skidded on an icy spot, struck the bridge, the
abutting guard rail and both were thrown from the car. The Wernets were enroute to
Springfield to hear the annual Christmas Vespers program presented by the Drury
College choir. They had great interest in Drury, both having been students there when
they formed their close companionship 32 years ago, and both their daughters are Drury
graduates. Hundreds of people attended the double funeral services held Wednesday
morning at 10:30 at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark. The large chapel held less than
half the friends who gathered to pay their last respects. Flowers completely blanketed on
side of the chapel and most of another. The funeral services were conducted by the
Reverend W. E. Broadhurst, pastor of the Ozark Christian Church and Doctor Richard
Pope, Dean of the School of Bible at Derry College. In Doctor Pope’s comforting words,
“In death, as in life, their was an eternal partnership, and their warm kindness will be
greatly missed by loved ones and innumerable friends.” Interment was in Hazelwood
Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Bearers for Mrs.
Werner were seven cousins: Jack Farthing and Herbert Taylor of Ozark, Jack Kerr of
Crane and Wm. C. Taylor, Gene Farthing, Fred Farthing, and Orville Kerr, all of
Springfield. Bearers for Mr. Wernet were Ed Burlingame of Kansas City and Joe C.

Crain, D. W. Shelton, Clyde W. McConnell, Tom R. Moore, Gratz Anderson and John L.
Pile, all of Ozark
*******
Obituary
Francis Thompson Wernet was born January 11, 1903, near Lindenlure, Mo. and
his wife, Lula Effie Kerr Wernet was born December 1, 1902 in Ozark, Mo. They
departed this life on Sunday, December 9, 1956.
Lula and Francis Wernet both
attended Drury College and on November 21, 1956, were united in Marriage. Two
daughters, Ann and Jane, were born to this union. They made their first home in
Springfield and in 1020 came to Ozark where they operated a drug store for more than 27
years and were active in many church and civic affairs. Mr. Wernet was a member of the
First Church of Christ Scientist, a Past Master of Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. & A. M., a
member of the Abou Ben Adem Shrine Temple, a member and Past President of the
Ozark Lions Club, and a member and past president of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Wernet was an active member of the First Christian Church at Ozark where she
serves as secretary of the Christian Women’s Fellowship. She was also a member of the
Order of Eastern Star, and a member and Past President of the Modern Seekers Federated
Club of Ozark. They are survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jean Whittington of Kansas
City, Mo/ and Mrs. Jack Kaufman of San Diego, Calif. and a grandson, David Francis
Whittington. Mr. Wernet is survived by his mother, Mrs. Frank W. Wernet of Kansas
City, Mo., a brother, Campbell Wernet of Detroit, Mich. and a sister, Mrs. Herbert Allee
of Kansas City. Mrs. Wernet is survived by three brothers, Dr. Frank Kerr of Monett,
Mo., J. Emmett Kerr and Lyman Kerr, both of Ozark.
West, Alta P. (Payne) Terry 2 Dec 1890 - Dec 1975 OH 18 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: married Arthur Earl West 27 Jan 1885 - Jul 1967]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Alta P. West, 85, Highlandville, will be at
1 p.m. Saturday in the First Baptist Church of Highlandville with the Revs. Howard
Blevins and Earl Blansit officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under the
direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. West died at 2:55 a.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness.
West, Arthur Earl 27 Jan 1885 - 12 Jul 1967
CCR 13 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: married Alta P. Payne who m/1 Terry 2 Dec 1890 - Dec 1975]
Earl West , 82, of Highlandville, died at 7:25 a.m. Wednesday in Burge-Protestant
Hospital in Springfield. Mr. West, a native of Waverly, Iowa, moved to Springfield 68
years ago and resided in Highlandville the past 48 years. He was a memver of the
Springfield Congregational Church. Survivors are his wife, Alta; three sons, Joel H. of
Overland, Floyd L., Kansas City and Franklin H., Olympia, Wash.; three daughters, Mrs.
Lucy E. Peebles, Aurora, Mrs. Dorothy Gill and Mrs. Mary Alice Holt, both of
Highlandville; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
will be announced by Harris.
AND
West, Arthur Earl 27 Jan 1885 - 12 Jul 1967
CCR 20 Jul 1967 p1
Funeral services for Earl West, 82, of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. David Cavin and the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu

officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mr. West
died Wednesday morning, July 12, in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield.
West, Benjamin Franklin, Rev. 23 Aug 1871 - 17 Dec 1954
CCR 23 Dec 1954 p1
Rev. B. Frank West is Called by Death
Reverend Benjamin Franklin West, familiarly known to thousands as B. Frank,
died at the age of 83, at 5:45 last Friday morning at his farm home northeast of Nixa,
after an illness of a week. Born on the farm where he died, he was known through our
this section as a minister, a teacher and a successful farmer. He attended rural schools in
Christian County, finished high school in Springfield and graduated from Drury College
as salutatorian of the class of 1897. During his long career, Reverend West served as
superintendent of the Nixa school, taught Bible, English and mathematics at Springfield
High School for 23 years, and also found time to serve as pastor in various Christian
churches. Among his pastorates were churches at Hopedale, Galloway, Nixa, Bethany,
Republic, Ash Grove, Walnut Grove, Billings, Clever, Selmore, Riverdale, Ozark, Sparta
and Walnut Street Christian Church in Springfield. He maintained a close association
with Drury College. His four daughters are Drury graduates and a grandson, Evan
Copsey, is a member of the class of ‘55. Reverend West is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Mamie Lyman West, to whom he was married on Christmas Day, 1900; a daughter, Mrs.
Belle Copsey, a teacher in Springfield Central High School; a daughter, Mrs. Alice
Jelinek, wife of A. G. Jelinek, head of the education department at Drury; a daughter,
Mrs. Lucile Pierce of Roswell, N. M.; and a daughter, Miss Edythe West, head of the Art
Department at Drury. Other survivors include six grandchildren; a sister, Miss Luella
West of Springfield, and a brother, Fred West of California. Funeral services were held at
2 o’clock Saturday afternoon in the Nixa Christian Church with Rev. Ivan Potts
officiating. Burial was in Payne Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of
Nixa. Pallbearers were members of the official board of the Nixa Christian Church.
West, Darrell LeRoy 23 Sep 1933 - 23 Aug 2004 SN-L 25 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Frank & Vivian West; maaired first Beverly; married second Carolyn]
Darrell LeRoy West, 71, Ozark, Mo., departed from this life Aug. 23, 2004, in
Cox South Hospital. Mr. West was a self-employed truck driver for FedEx. He is
survived by three sons, Marty West of Springfield, Mo., Gregg West of Colorado, and
Dirk West of Nebraska; one daughter, Becky Clark of Loveland, Colo.; the mother of his
children, Beverly Stockdale of Wyoming; one stepdaughter, Stacy Franks of Missouri;
two stepsons, Greg Bolin of Missouri, and Mike Bolin of Colorado; one sister, Colleen
Wright of Iowa; two half-sisters, Sandra Miller and Joy Reis, both of Iowa; 11
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Darrell was preceded in death by his wife,
Carolyn, and his parents, Frank and Vivian West. The family will have a memorial
service for friends and family at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at the home of Marty and Pamela
West. Arrangements are under the direction of Walnut Lawn Funeral Home.
West, Floyd Leslie 17 Jan 1915 - 31 Jan 2001 CCH-N 7 Feb 2001
[Note: Son of Arthur Earl & Alta (Payne) Terry West; married Ruby L. Colton 14 Apr
1920 - 18 Dec 1987]

Floyd Leslie West, 86, Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001 in
Independence Manor Care Center, Independence, Mo. Floyd was born Sunday, Jan. 17,
1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of Earl and Alta (Terry) West. As a young man, he
was a participant in our nation's history, he worked as a Forrester, spotting fires in the
CCC Camp Program started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, and in later years
worked as a mailhandler for the Kansas City and the Highlandville Baptist Church. "Dad"
loved the outdoors and fishing, time spent with his family, the fellowship of his church
family and serving for several years as a Deacon for the Blue Summit Baptist Church,
Kansas City and the Highlandville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his
parents, his wife, Ruby, on Dec. 18, 1987, his sister, Lucy, and two brothers, Joe and
Franklin. He is survived by a daughter, Shirley and husband Ernest L. Henning, Kansas
City, Mo.; two sisters, Dorothy Gill, Nixa, and Mary Alice Holt, Highlandville; two
grandchildren, Deanna L. Stowers, Norfolk, Ark., and Cheryl M. Putnam, Kearney, Mo.;
and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 4 in the Harris
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Travis Edwards officiating. Burial followed in
Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville.
West, Franklin 27 Dec 1918 - 20 Jul 1992 NN-E 29 Jul 1992 & OH 29 Jul 1992
[Note: Son of Earl & Alta (Terry) West; married Elizabeth]
Franklin West, 73, died Monday, July 20, in Riverview Manor, Ozark. He was
born Dec. 27, 1918, in Riverdale, the son of Earl and Alta Terry West. He was a veteran
of World War II. In 1946, he moved to Washington state, where he worked for Georgia
Pacific Plywood and later as a public school custodian. He was a member of Lacey
Baptist Church, Lacey, Wash. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth; two
brothers, Joe and Oscar West; a sister, Lucy Waldemar; and his parents. Survivors
include a brother, Floyd West, Highlandville; two sisters, Dorothy Gill and Alice Holt,
both of Highlandville; and nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday, July 24, in
Adams Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Stewart and Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Dickens Cemetery, Taneyville.
West, James Augustus 11 Jan 1902 - 15 Sep 1989 OH 12 Oct 1989
[Note: Son of John T. & Mollie West; married 13 Oct 1940 Mary Lou Fryer 30 Jun 1913
- Aug 1984]
James Augustus West, 87, a former Ozark resident who graduated from high
school here, died Sept. 15 in Durango, Colo. He had been a resident of the Four Corners
Health Care Facility in Durango since 1982. After attending Springfield Business College
in the early 1920s, Mr. West and his brother, Ward, moved to Wichita, Kan., to start the
Electrified Water Co., a business he ran until 1956. With his family, he moved to
Durango in 1957, having vacationed there since 1939. A builder, he was active in the
management of the West Office Building and other real estate investments until 1981. He
also enjoyed gardening, especially strawberries, and hunting and fishing in Colorado. Mr.
West married Mary Lou Fryer in Wichita on Oct. 13, 1940 and was preceded in death by
his wife in 1984; his brother, in 1983; and his sister, Mary, in 1954. Survivors include
two sons, John, of Durango, and Ken, of Midland, Texas; two grandchildren, Amy and
Mark, of Durango; two nieces, Patricia Harre, of Oakland, Calif., and Lois Carpenter, of
Midland; and one nephew, James Harre, of Fairfax; Va. Memorials may be, sent to:

Alzheimers Association, 70 E. Lake St., Chicago, Ill. 60601 or The Alzheimers Unit of
the Four Corners Health Care Facility, 2911 Junction, Durango, Colo., 81301.
West, James D. 11 May 1927 - 19 Sep 1989 NN-E 28 Sep 1989
[Note: Son of Emmitt & Gladys (Gates) West; married Ellen G.]
James D. West, 62, of Nixa, died Sept. 19 from injuries suffered in an automobile
accident in Dexter, Mo. Services took place Saturday in Rivermonte Chapel, Springfield.
Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Mr. West was born May 11, 1927. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Emmitt and Gladys Gates West; and two brothers, Roy
and Ralph West. He is survived by his wife, Ellen G. West, of the home; three daughters,
Joyce A. Richard, Billings, Linda K. Mihalek, Houston, Texas, and Retha "Suzie"
Darlene Craig, Mountain Grove; two sons, James Daniel West, Jr., Joplin, and Sammuel
Emmitt West, Kansas City, Mo.; a sister, Pauline Hill, San Diego, Calif.; and 12
grandchildren.
West, John T. 1860 - 25 Oct 1951 CCR 1 Nov 1951
[Note: Son of A. A. & Martha A. West, Lineville, Clay County, AL; 1930 Christian
County Census shows born Alabama to parents born in Georgia & married to Molly born
Alabama to parents born in Alabama; married 11 Nov 1890]
(The following obituary was taken from the Wichita Beacon, Oct. 25, 1951 and
brought to the Republican office by R. F. Green of near Ozark.) Funeral services were
held Thursday in Wichita, KS, for John T. West, 91-year-old Midland man who died
Wednesday in a Wichita hospital. A retired farmer, West and his wife had resided at 903
S Marlenfield Street the last six years. They would have been married 61 years on
Nov. 11. Funeral services were held in the Broadway Mortuary in Wichita. Interment was
in Wichita cemetery. Survivors include the widow, Mrs. John T. West, of the home here;
a brother, the Rev L. A. West, Farmersville; two sons, W. W. West, 711 W. Storey Street,
Midland, and J. A. West, Wichita, KS; and a daughter, Mrs. Ray Harre of Long Beach,
CA. The West family formerly lived in Ozark.
West, Lillie C. 25 Feb 1895 - 23 Aug 1975 OH 28 Aug 1975 p8
[Note: married Charles A. West 21 Dec 1875 - 19 Jul 1934]
Services for Mrs. Lillie C. West, 80 of 325 East Chase, were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Greenlawn Funeral Home with Dr. James S. Speese officiating. Burial was in
Highlandville Cemetery. Mrs. West, a Springfield resident since 1923, died at 6:400 p.m.
Saturday in the Foster Nursing Home after a long illness.
West, Mamie A. (Lyman) 18 Jan 1880 - 26 Oct 1960 CCR 27 Oct 1960 p1
Mrs. Mamie A. West, 80, longtime resident of the Nixa community, died
Wednesday at 6 a.m.. at Springfield Baptist Hospital following a long illness.
She
was the widow of the late Rec. B. Frank West who died in 1954. She was a member of
the Nixa Christian Church. She is survived by four daughters, Miss Edyth West, Nixa.
Mrs. Belle Copsey, Nixa, Mrs. Allice Jelineck, 826 South Broadway and Mrs. Lucile
Pierce, Roswell, N. Mex.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Harris Chapel in Nixa with Dr. Samuel Smith II
and the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will be in Payne Cemetery

West, Mildred (Swearengin) 27 Jan 1926 - 13 Aug 2004 SN-L 15 Aug 2004
[Note: Daughter of John Thomas & Sarah Frances (Melton) Swearengin; married Francis
“Nap” West d 31 Dec 1990]
Mildred West, 78, Springfield, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 13, 2004, in
Aurora Nursing Center. She was born Jan. 27, 1926, in Springfield, the daughter of John
Thomas and Sarah Frances Melton Swearengin. In addition to her parents, she was
preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Nap) West, who died Dec. 31, 1990. Mrs.
West is survived by a son, Ronald West, Aurora; two daughters, Nancy Wood and
husband Gary, Springfield, and Tonna Stepp and husband Ellis, Aurora; three sisters,
Gladys Danetenko, Bakersfield, Calif., Mary Lou Simmons, DeSoto, Kan., and Anna
Lathem and her husband, Larry, Springfield; four grandchildren, Mark and Mike Stepp,
and Bryan and Abbigail McCracken; and one great-grandson, Hunter Lee Stepp.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, in Eastlawn Cemetery
with the Reverend Ron Reynolds officiating under the care of Gorman-Scharpf
Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be from 4 to 5 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John's Hospice, 1378 E. Republic Rd.,
Springfield, MO 65804.
West, Nancy M. 19 Jan 1907 - Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6
[Note: married Claude West]
Services for Mrs. Nancy M. West, 68, Route 2, Rogersville, were at 3:30 p.m.
Monday in Greenlawn Chapel with the Revs. Jim Jeffries and U. John Holmes
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. West died at 1:10 p.m. Friday in
Cox Medical Center after a short illness.
West, Ruby L. (Colton) 14 Apr 1920 - 18 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: married Floyd Leslie West 17 Jan 1915 - 31 Jan 2001]
Ruby West, 67, of Independence, died Dec. 18 at 9:15 a.m. of complications
resulting from diabetes. Services for Mrs. West were held Monday at Harrisonville,
Missouri. Burial was in the Highlandville Cemetery, with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Mrs. West is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years,. Floyd; one
daughter, Shirley Henning, of Independence; two granddaughters; and one greatgranddaughter. She is also survived by four sisters, Bessie and Mary, of the Harrisonville
area, Flossie, of California, and Barbara, of Oregon. She was preceded in death by two
brothers.
Wester, Annabel (Wright) 9 Aug 1910 - 12 Jul 1988 OH 21 Jul 1988
[Note: married 4 Jun 1931 William Clay Wester 4 Sep 1906 - Nov 1986]
Annabel Wester, 77, of Springfield, died at 12:05 a.m. July 12 at St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Wester were held July 14 at the
Greenlawn North Chapel, with the Rev. Calvin Maberry officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery. Mrs. Wester was born in Springfield Aug. 9, 1910. A lifetime
resident of Springfield, Mrs. Wester was a member of the Hamlin Memorial Baptist
Church for more than 50 years. She was married June 4, 1931, to William Clay Wester,
who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, Clay E. Wester and his wife,

Betty, of Jefferson City, John J. Wester, Kansas City, and Bill Wester and his wife Tina,
of Springfield; a sister, Edith Jones, Jefferson City; a brother, James Wright, Springfield;
four grandchildren, Laura B. Pace, Nixa, Michael J. and Lana J. Wester, both of
Springfield, and Eric J. Wester, stationed in Florida with the U.S. Navy; and four great
grandchildren.
Wester, Clarence D. 13 Feb 1925 - 6 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of W. O. & Mary Dee Wester; married second Mary I.]
Clarence D. Wester, 66, Ozark, died Saturday, April 6, 1991, in Veteran's
Administration Medical Center, Kansas City. Born in Kansas City, much of his youth
was spent in Marshfield. He had lived in Ozark since 1971. He was a disabled World War
II veteran, a truck driver and a member of the Ozark United Methodist Church. Survivors
include his wife, Mary I. Wester; his mother, Mary Dee Wester, Marshfield; daughters,
Dorothy Scott, Springfield, and Betty Coffman, St. Joseph; a son, William D. Wester,
U.S. Army, formerly of Ozark; six children by a former marriage, Otis, Wanda, Margaret,
Goldie, Kathy and Emily; a brother, William Lloyd Wester, Marshfield; two sisters,
Shirley Farr and Margaret Mackey, both of Marshfield; and many grandchildren. He was
preceded in death by his father, W.O. Wester, and an infant daughter, Mary Ann.
Services were Wednesday morning in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs.
Michael Walters and David Owings officiating. Burial was in Panther Valley Cemetery,
near Fordland. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Wester, Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael 15 Mar 1983 - 1 Jan 2006 SN-L 4 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Mike and Rozanne (Oster) Wester]
Jeffrey "Jeff" Michael Wester, Ozark, Mo., was born March 15, 1983. Against all
odds and after a long and courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis, Jeff Wester went home
to be with the Lord, January 1, 2006, at the age of 22 years. His exceptional strength and
courage enabled him to have a positive and cheerful outlook on life which uplifted and
encouraged those who knew him and those he came in contact with. A 2001 graduate of
Kickapoo High School, Jeff was a student of Ozark Technical Community College. Jeff
was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ed Wester on January 7, 2003. He is survived
by his mother and stepdad, Roxanne and Ron Burnett, Ozark, Mo.; his father and stepmom, Mike and Bridget Wester, Springfield, Mo.; a brother, Jordan Wester, Springfield,
Mo.; two stepsisters, Rebecca Burnett and Sarah Burnett, both of Ozark, Mo.; paternal
grandmother, Betty Wester, Springfield, Mo.; maternal grandparents, Russell and Audrey
Oster, St. Louis, Mo.; paternal step grandparents, Barbara and Wayne Highley, Fair
Grove, Mo.; paternal step great-grandparents, Charles and Margaret Goodwin, Fair
Grove, Mo.; maternal step grandmother, Priscilla Burnett, Springfield, Mo.; maternal step
great-grandmother, Christine Troxell, Seal Beach, Calif.; as well as numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins and friends; and the love of his life, Ashley Mitchell. Visitation will be 6 t
o8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn Street,
Springfield, Mo. However, anyone may visit after 12 noon Friday. Funeral services will
be at 10 a.m. Saturday, in the funeral home chapel. Burial in Hazelwood Cemetery will
follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Make-A-Wish or the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.walnutlawnfuneralhome.com

Westerman, Bertha M. (Hutter) 26 Jan 1897 - 14 Mar 1964
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha M. Westerman were held at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. L. V. Swadley and the Rev. Ed Brock
officiating. Burial was in the Smart Cemetery with Cantrell in charge. Mrs. Westerman,
67, died at 2:40 p.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, shortly after being admitted
with an apparent heart attack. The widow of Louis Westerman, a retired farmer, she was
a member of the Evangelical Church at Billings. She is survived by three sons, Harold
and Kenneth, both of Clever, and Frederick, 1610 Nora, Springfield; three brothers, Gus,
Joe and Charley Hutter, all of Billings; and four grandchildren. [26 Jan 1897 - 14 Mar
1964]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Westerman, Harold Lewis 4 Mar 1927 - 25 Nov. 1989
CLEVER – Harold L. Westerman, 62 , Clever, died in his home at 4:30 a.m.
Saturday morning of an apparent heart attack. He served in the Navy from 1943 to 1946
and was employed by Lily Tulip for 36 years, retiring in 1988. He attended the
Assembly of God Church in Nixa and had served on the Clever City Council for the past
20 years as well as being City inspector. He was an asset to the community as he was
never too busy to help a neighbor or friend. He is survived by his wife, Allen; one son
and wife, Ed and Linda Westerman, Clever; one daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and
Joe Daugherty, Clever; two brothers, Frederick “Fritz” Westerman, Republic, and
Kenneth Westerman, Clever, and three grandchildren, Chris Daugherty, Witness Western
and Gregory Western. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Nix
Assembly of God Church with the Revs. L. S. Cooper and Wilbur Blansit officiating.
Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever. The funeral home will be open Monday and the family will be there from 7 to 8
p.m. Tuesday.
Funeral Card: Harold Lewis Westerman, March 4, 1927 – Nov. 25, 1989. SERVICES
HELD: Nixa Assembly of God Church. November 25, 1989 at 10:00 A.M.
OFFICIATING: Rev. Wilbur Blansit, Rev. L. S. Cooper. ESCORTS: Eric Blair, Gary
Blair, Kevin Blair. Ronnie Blair, Donnie Blair, Mike McGovern. HONORARY : Kenny
Blair, Charles Kemp. MUSIC: Donnie and Marquita Blansit. FINAL RESTING PLACE:
Mount Carmel Cemetery, MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES, Clever, Mo. Contributed by
the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Westerman, Louis 11 Apr 1896 - 22 Nov 1962
Funeral services for Louis Westerman, 66, of Route 1, Billings, will be at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and the Rev. Edgar Brock
officiating. Burial will be in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr.
Westerman suffered an apparent heart attack while hunting on his farm Thursday
morning. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the community. Survivors are his
wife, Bertha; three sons, Harold and Kenneth, both of Clever, and Frederick, 1610 Nora;
a half-brother, John Conn, Aurora; three sisters, Mrs. Lula Hutter, Mrs. Amelia Gardner
and Mrs. Emma Burkey, all of Billings; and four grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1962 in the margin.

AND
Westerman, Louia 11 Apr 1896 - 22 Nov 1962 CCR 29 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Fred and Mary Westerman; married Bertha M. Hutter]
Funeral services for Louia Westerman, 66, of Route 1, Billings, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday at Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Swadley and the Rev. Edgar Brock
officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr.
Westerman suffered an apparent heart attack while hunting on his farm Thursday
morning. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of the community. Survivors are his
wife, Bertha; three sons, Harold and Kenneth, both of Clever; and Frederick; a halfbrother, John Conn, Aurora; three half-sisters, Mrs. Lula Hutter, Mrs. Amelia Gardner
and Mrs. Emma Burkey, all of Billings and four grandchildren.
Westerman, Otto 24 Aug 1903 - 3 Apr 1957
CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for Otto Westerman, 53, who died April 24 were help April 28 at
2:00 p.m. in the Billings High School auditorium with Rev. Walter Smart and Rev.
Frankie Stark officiating. Burial was in Smart Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Billings. A native of the Billings community. he was a member of the
Curtis Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Westerman, two
sons, Carl Dean and Gary Wayne, both of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Imogene
Boereste of Woodlawn, Wash. and Mrs. Romalee Wilkerson of Springfield; four
grandchildren; one brother, Louis Westerman of Billings two sisters, Mrs. Amelia
Gardner and Mrs. Emma Burkey, both of Billings, one half brother, John Conn of Aurora
and one half sister, Mrs. Lola Hutter of Billings.
Western, Rhonda M. (Givens) 17 Jan 1960 - 4 Jul 2005 SN-L 7 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Earl Dean & Dorma J. Givens]
Rhonda M. (Givens) Western, age 45, of Ozark, Mo., passed away July 4, 2005,
in her home surrounded by family. She was born January 17, 1960, in Springfield, Mo.
She graduated from Parkview High School, and worked at Marine Fasteners. She was a
member of First Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Earl
Dean Givens. She is survived by her daughter, Richelle "Riki" Western; mother, Dorma
J. Givens; brother, Steven E. Givens; sisters, Dawana D. Howell and Annette G. Winters;
step-son, Derek A. Western; special father figure, Charles Printy; six nieces; three
nephews; four greatnieces; and many friends. Funeral services will be in First Freewill
Baptist Church, Springfield, at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 8. Burial will follow in Greenlawn
Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Greenlawn Funeral
Home.
Western, Stephen Craig 21 Jun 1959 - 9 Jan 2001 CCH-N 24 Jan 2001
Stephen Craig Western, age 41, of Tucson, Arizona, passed away Tuesday,
January 9, 2001. He was born June 21, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri, and attended
school in Oklahoma City. He became a Christian at an early age. Craig had an
adventurous spirit, loved the ocean and mountains, and was a compassionate, kind
person. Survivors include: His son, Stephen Shawn Western, Oklahoma City; his
parents, Margaret Adams and her husband Larry, and John C. Western, all of Springfield;
a brother, Keith Alan Western, Burbank, California; a grandmother, Mary Pilkington,

Visalia, California; aunts, uncles, and cousins. A brother, Mark Lance Western preceded
him in death. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 18, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Westing, Henry 10 Sep 1849 - 26 Jun 1948 CCR 1 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of Henry & Amanda (Westing) Westing; married 4 Sep 1877 Charlotte
Leeman]
Henry Westing, 98, passed away June 26, 1948, at the home of his daughter, Mrs.
John Noon, of near Ozark, where he had made his home for the past two years. He was
born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 10, 1849. He united in marriage on September 4,
1977 to Miss Charlotte Leeman and to this union were born four children. His wife
preceded him in death five years ago and also one daughter preceded him in death. He
was a member of the Wilberton Methodist church and was an active worker as long as
health would permit. Surviving are one son, Earl Westing of Salem, Mo., two daughters,
Mrs. John W. Callaham of Wilberton, Okla., and Mrs. John Noon of Ozark; eight
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Weter, Bobby Gene “Bob” 29 Jul 1947 - 7 Jan 2002
[Note: Son of Woodrow Wilson and Juanita Jeanette (Dean) Weter; married 1 Jul 1966
Connie Sue Rogers 4 Oct 1949 - 2 Feb 2004]
Bobby Gene “Bob” Weter, 54, Ozark, died Monday, January 7, 2002, from
injuries sustained while on a hunting trip near Black Water, Mo. He was born July 29,
1947 in Seymour, Ind., the son of Woodrow and Juanita (Dean) Weter. On July 1, 1966,
he and Connie Sue Rogers were married. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Bob was an employee of Hagale Garment Factory for thirty years. He had recently taken
a position with Cohn Athletic in St. James. He was preceded in death by his father in
1965; and two nephews. Survivors include his wife, Connie; his mother, Juanita Weter of
Springfield; two children, Angela Perkins of Orlando, Fla. And David Weter of Ozark;
three grandchildren, Summer Chambers who lives in Bob and Connie’s home, Kara
Weter, and Macey Perkins; nine brothers and sisters, Laura Moree and Greg Hatley of
Highlandville, Wayne Weter of Highlandville, Connie Estep and Wendell of Sparta,
Woodrow Weter and Connie of Colorado, Donald Weter and Teresa of Virginia, Diana
Weidle and Wayne Martin of Black Water, Anita VanMatre’ and Gary Brown of
Springfield, Terry Weter and Judy of Wisconsin, and Phyllis Engle and Jeff of Oregon;
Connie’s brother and sisters, Kenneth Rogers and Donna of Springfield, Judy Sartin and
Gill of Mississippi, Cindy Coble and Eddie of Ozark, and Cathy Moss and Jerry of
Ozark; nieces, nephews; and a host of special friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Friday, January 11, 2002, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in
Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, January 9, 2002.
Weter, Charles Griffin 12 Mar 1902 - 1 Jun 1970 CCR 4 Jun 1970 p8
[Note: Son of Frank & Laura B. (Myers) Weter; married Roma Dale Johnson 29 Jul 1903
- 18 Mar 2002]
Charles G. Weter, 68, of Sparta, died at 9 a.m. Monday in St. John’s Hospital,
Joplin, after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Weter was a

retired farmer and former employee of Major Cheese Company of Ozark. He was a
member of Fairview Baptist Church, Surviving are his wife, Roma; two sons, F. G. Weter
of Sparta and Raymond Weter of Joplin; six daughters, Mrs. Charlene Turner, Belton,
Mrs. Nell Gene Gann, and Mrs. Jacquelyn Joe Andrews, both of Sparta, Mrs. Laurena
Henson, Mrs. Coyee Swearengin and Mrs. Myra Highlander, all of Kansas City; one
brother, Mike, of Chadwick; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Loomis, Sparta, Mrs. Marie
Lunsford, Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Walker, Strafford, Mrs. Hazel Workman, Ozark;
and 22 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Charles Shipman officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Church
Cemetery.
Weter, Clyde F. 15 Feb 1900 - 12 May 1963 CCR 16 May 1963
[Note: Son of Frank & Laura B. (Myers) Weter; may be the Clyde Weter who married 3
Mar 1924 Pearl Nelson ]
Clyde F. Weter, 63, died at 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Handley Hospital in Springfield.
He had lived at Mercy Villa for the last five years, after residing most of his life at
Chadwick. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Chadwick
Union Church with the Rev. Earl T. Sechler officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
Cemetery under direction of Harris. Surviving are a son, James R., Sparta; two daughters,
Mrs. Imogene Brown, 733 West Kerr, and Mrs. Annabelle Mooberry, 1638 South
Weaver, both of Springfield; four brothers, Arthur Weter, Warsaw, Charley and
Woodrow, both of Sparta, and Mike, Chadwick; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Loomis,
Sparta, Mrs. Hazel Workman and Mrs. Marie Lunsford, both of Chadwick, and Mrs.
Mildred Walker, Springfield; and six grandchildren.
Weter, Connie Sue (Rogers) 4 Oct 1949 - 2 Feb 2004 CCH-N 10 Feb 2004 & SN-L 4
Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Earl & Anna Cathleen (Bilyeu) Rogers; married 1 Jul 1966 Bobby
Gene "Bob" Weter 9 Jul 1947 - 7 Jan 2002]
Connie Sue Weter, 54, Ozark, died in her home surrounded by her loving family
on Monday, Feb. 2, 2004. She was born Oct. 4, 1949, the daughter of Earl and Anna
Cathleen (Bilyeu) Rogers. She attended Ozark schools. On July 1, 1966 she and Bobby
Gene "Bob" Weter were united in marriage. She worked for Fasco Industries in Ozark.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, on Jan. 7, 2002; her parents; and a sister,
Judy Sartin. Survivors include two children, Angela Perkins and David Weter, both
presently of the home; three grandchildren, Summer Chambers, who was raised in
Connie's home, Kara Weter, and Macey Perkins; a brother, Kenneth Rogers and wife
Donna, Springfield; two sisters, Cindy Coble and husband Eddie, Ozark, and Cathy Moss
and husband Jerry, Ozark; a brother-in-law, Gill Sartin; her mother-in-law, Juanita Weter,
Springfield; her husband Bob's brothers and sisters and their spouses; nieces; nephews;
and a special friend, Jewell Lee. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Feb. 6 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ron Melton officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Weter, Daniel Charles "Danny" 27 Feb 1966 - 11 Mar 1997 CCH-N 15 Mar 1997

[Note: Son of Richard & Judy (Davis) Weter; married Christine]
Daniel Charles "Danny" Weter, 31, Chadwick, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born February 27, 1966, and
lived throughout his life in the Chadwick area. Survivors include: his wife, Christine; two
children, April and Danielle Weter; two step-children, Richard and Jessica Spangler; his
mother, Judy Pearcy, Ozark; his father, Dick Weter and wife, Estelle, Springfield;
grandparents, Tommy Weter and wife, Fern, Chadwick, and Marie Davis, Sparta; a sister,
Sheila Weter, Taneyville; two step-brothers, Michael and David Menter, Taneyville; an
uncle, Eddy Davis, Sparta; an aunt, Ethel Williams, Ozark; other relatives and friends. A
graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 16, in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery with Randy Sisco officiating. Arrangements are under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weter, Delbert J. 1916 - 21 Apr 2006 SN-L 23 Apr 2006
[Note: Son of Rev. Tom J. & Minnie C. (Hicks) Weter; married Mable Pierce 9 Apr 1918
- 28 Aug 2000]
Delbert J. Weter, age 89, of Chadwick, passed away on Friday. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, April 24, at the First Baptist Church in Chadwick, with burial
following in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weter, Emely Jeannette (Sebach) 21 May 1913 - 4 Sep 2001 CCH-N 12 Sep 2001
[Note: Daughter of Frederick & Paulette (Nies) Sebach; married 1948 Lloyd Weter 11
May 1923 - 4 Feb 1978]
Emely Jeannette Weter, age 88 , of Ozark, passed away at 10:22 p.m. Tuesday,
Sept. 4, in Cox Medical Center, South. She was born May 21, 1913 in Germany, the
daughter of Frederick and Paulette Nies Sebach. In 1948 she married Lloyd Weter, who
preceded her in death in 1978. She is survived by her daughter, Jeannette Rees,
Highlandville; four grandchildren, David Rees, Lillian Fitzpatrick, James Rees and
Annastasia Arnall; and two great-grandchildren, Trevor Arnall and Derek Fitzpatrick.
Her body was cremated. No services are planned. A private burial was in Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Weter, Estelle "Kat" (Patton) 22 Feb 1963 - 19 Aug 2005 SN-L
[Note: Daughter of Bea Samuel & Iva (Wickersham) Patton; married 24 Jan 1985
Richard C. Weter]
Estelle "Kat" Weter, 42, Springfield, Mo., passed away Friday, August 19, 2005,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on U.S. 65 in Dallas County. Estelle
was born February 22, 1963, in Wichita, Kan., the daughter of Bea Samuel and Iva
(Wickersham) Patton. She met and married the love of her life, Richard C. Weter, on
January 24, 1985, in Springfield, Mo. Estelle worked in the medical industry with several
doctors. She loved to help people and was presently working as a caregiver with Hospice.
She enjoyed going to the lake with Richard and friends. Estelle earned the nickname
"Kat" because she always showed affection for her dogs and cats. She was preceded in
death by her father; brother, Tony A. Patton; two step-children, Daniel and Sheila Weter;

and a nephew, Clint Patton. Estelle is survived by her loving husband, Richard; her
mother, Iva Patton; three sisters, Marie Morgan, Wichita, Kan., Beitrice Cheek,
Haysville, Kan., and Barbara Weston, Willard, Mo.; two brothers, Samuel Patton,
Wichita, Kan., and Roger "Nick" Patton, Springfield, Mo.; three step-grandchildren; three
step-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews; and many close friends.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2005, in the Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Weter, Franklin Gale “F.G.” 3 Nov 1929 - 13 Dec 2003 SN-L 15 Dec 2003 & CCH-N
17 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Charles Griffin Weter & Roma Dale (Johnson) Weter; married 13 Jun 1951
Mary A. Jones]
Franklin Gale "F.G." Weter, 74, Ozark, passed away Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003, in
Primrose Place, Springfield. He was born Nov. 3, 1929, the son of Charles Griffin Weter
and Roma Dale (Johnson) Weter. On June 13, 1951, he and Mary A. Jones were united in
marriage. Mr. Weter was employed by Springfield Mill and Lumber before he became
disabled. He enjoyed fishing and going to auctions and garage sales. Survivors include
his wife, Mary; three children, Sandra Gail Coon, Melanie Colleen Hutton and her
husband Jim, and Franklin Weter and his wife Donna, all of Springfield; thirteen
grandchildren; four step grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a brother, Raymond
Weter and his wife Sherilyn, Fremont Hills; four sisters, Charleen Turner, Sparta, Coyee
Swearengin and husband Freeman, Springfield, Myrna Highlander, Kansas City, and
Jacquelyn Andrews, Sparta; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 17, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Darrell Mead
officiating. Burial will follow in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Dec 15 2003.
Weter, Joshua 28 Jul 1974 - 22 Sep 1995 CCH-N 4 Oct 1995
[Note: Son of Maj. Donald & Theresa (Guthrie) Weter; married about Jan 1995 Jennifer
Winchester]
Senior Airman Joshua Weter was killed in the crash of an AWACS plane at
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, on Friday, Sept. 22, 1995. Joshua was the oldest son
of Maj. Donald Weter and Theresa Weter, both whom were raised here in Ozark, MO,
and graduated from Ozark High School. As a result of Joshua’s father, Donald’s career in
the Air Force, Joshua lived all over the United States, and also spent time in England and
visited many countries in Europe. Joshua graduated from Central High School in Rapid
City, South Dakota in 1992. He joined the Air Force where he became a computer
display technician, and where he met the “love of his life” Jennifer Winchester. Joshua
and Jennifer were married only nine months and both stationed in Alaska at Elmendorf
Air Force Base, when all their hopes and dreams for the future died along with Joshua in
the AWACS crash. Everyone who knew Joshua would tell you what a great personality
he had. He was so funny and gifted with the talent to rattle off poetry at a moments notice
about almost anything. Joshua was a bright, wonderful, fun-loving person. He loved life,
he loved people, and he loved making people laugh. A memorial service was held in

Alaska, Sept. 27,1995. Survivors include: His wife, Jennifer Weter; his parents, Maj.
Donald and Theresa Weter, two brothers, Luke and Nickolas Weter of Hamstein Air
Force Base, Germany; grandmother, Juanita Weter; grandfather, Max Guthrie; aunts and
uncles, Laura Moree, Bob and Connie Weter, Wayne Weter, Connie and Wendall Estep,
Woodrow and Connie Weter, Diana Widel, Anita and Jack Van Matin, Terry and Judy
Weter, Phyllis and Jeff Engle, Kristine and Dale Layton, Lonnie and Gail Guthrie, Diane
and Keith Gimlin, Bob and Denise Guthrie, Susan Marler, Steven and Sue Guthrie, and a
host of cousins.
Weter, Juanita Jeanette (Dean) 4 Jan 1925 - 10 Oct 2004 SN-L 12 Oct 2004
[Note: Daughter of Sanford & Edna (Meyers) Dean; married 10 Oct 1942 Woodrow
Weter 13 Feb 1914 - 29 Aug 1965]
Juanita Jeanette Weter, age 79, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died October
10, 2004. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
AND
Weter, Juanita Jeanette (Dean) 4 Jan 1925 - 10 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004 p8A
Juanita Jeanette Weter, 79, Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died in her home
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004. She was born Jan, 4, 1925 in Vandalia, Ohio, the daughter of
Sanford and Edna (Meyers) Dean. On Oct. 10., 1942, she and Woodrow Weter were
united in marriage, and together they had 10 children. Mrs. Weter had been a Christian
from an early age. She was well known in Ozark as a childcare provider who loved all
children. She continued to be a caregiver to family and neighbors throughout her life.
Survivors include nine children: Laura Moree and Greg Hatley, Sparta, Wayne Weter and
his wife, Paula, Billings, Connie Estep and her husband, Wendell, Sparta, Woodrow
Weter, Jr. and his wife Connie, Colo., Donald Weter and his wife Theresa, Va., Diana
Widel, Blackwater, Anita Brown and her husband Gary, West Plains, Terry Weter and
his wife Judy, Wis. And Phyllis Engle and her husband Jeff, Ore.; 19 grandchildren; 20
great grandchildren; a sister, Alberta Smallwood, Seymour, Ind., nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow in 1965, a son and daughter-in-law,
Bob and Connie Weter, two grandsons and her parents. Funeral services were at 1:30
p.m. Friday, Oct. 15 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Darrell Hinds officiating.
Burial followed in Chadwick Cemetery. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the
funeral home.
Weter, Keith 31 Dec 1946 - 3 Oct 1991
NN-E 10 Oct 1991
[Note: Son of Mike & Merle (Weatherman) Weter; m 29 Nov 1977 Jacquelyn Eastman]
Keith Weter, 44, Chadwick, died at 4:42 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 1991 in St. John's
Regional Health Center after a long illness. He was born Dec. 31, 1946 in Chadwick to
Mike and Merle Weatherman Weter. He was a veteran in the U.S. Marines. On Nov. 29,
1977, he married Jacquelyn Eastman in Miami, Okla. Survivors include his wife, Jackie,
of the home; a daughter, Cassie Patterson, Sparta; two grandchildren, Megan Phillips and
Brandon Patterson, both of Sparta; a brother, Mike Weter Jr., Chadwick; a sister, Mary
Coffer, Chadwick; three nephews, Michael Weter, Matthew Coffer and Matthew
Eastman; and two nieces, Donna Willis and Jennifer Eastman. Funeral services were held

Sunday, Oct. 6, in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. David Owings
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Weter, Laura Belle (Myers) 4 Dec 1872 - 18 Mar 1947 CCR 27 Mar 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Valentine & Amanda (McKinstry) Myers; married 1890 Franklin
Joseph Weter 10 Apr 1870 - 6 Jun 1936]
Laura Belle Myers was born Dec. 4, 1872, at Milan, Mo., and passed away at her
home near Chadwick on March 18, 1947, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 14 days.
She was married to Frank Weter in 1890 at Regar, Mo., and they came to Chadwick in
1898, where they spent their remaining lifetime. Mr. Weter preceded her in death in
1936. Five daughter and six sons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Weter, all of whom are
living. They are Mrs. Bessie Loomis, Mrs. Blanche Loomis, and Mrs. Hazel Brewer, all
of Chadwick, Mrs. Marie Lunsford of Modesto, Calif., Mrs. Mildred Walker of Shafter,
Calif., Mike, Clyde and Tom Weter, all of Chadwick, Charley Weter of Sparta, Arthur
Weter of Warsaw, Mo., and Woodrow Weter of Seymour, Ind. Other survivors are one
brother, one sister, 44 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatgranddaughter. She accepted Christ and was baptized about 1909, uniting with the Barber
Creek Christian church, later moving her membership to Chadwick. She was a faithful
and active church worker until later years when failing health kept her at home. She was
a good mother and a lover of the home, as evidence by the many beautiful flowers which
adorned her home and lawn. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon, March 23, in
the Chadwick Union church, Rev. Earl T. Sechler officiating. Burial was in Chadwick
cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark and Harris of Chadwick.
Weter, Mable (Pierce) 9 Apr 1918 - 28 Aug 2000 CCH-N 13 Sep 2000
[Note: Daughter of Ed & Edna (Wilhite) Pierce; married 27 Apr 1935 Delbert Weter]
Mable Weter, age 82, of Chadwick, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Monday, August
28, 2000 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 9, 1918 in
Searcy, Arkansas the daughter of Ed and Edna Wilhite Pierce. On April 27, 1935 she and
Delbert Weter were married. Mrs. Weter was a beloved homemaker, wife, mother and
grandmother. She was a member of Chadwick First Baptist Church. She was preceded in
death by her parents, a daughter, Fern Clark; a son, James Thomas Weter; a grandson and
a great-granddaughter. Survivors include: her husband, Delbert, eight children, Peggy
Coffer and her husband Junior, Ozark, Mary Stone, Chadwick, Joe Weter and, his wife
Wilma, Springfield, Ronnie Weter and his wife Diane, Rogersville, Gene Weter and his
wife, Sandy, Chadwick, Dean Weter, Chadwick, David Weter and his wife, Marie,
Chadwick, and Steve Weter and his wife, Wilma, Walnut Shade; thirty-two
grandchildren; forty-eight great-grandchildren; nine great- great-grandchildren; a brother,
Raymond Pierce; and a sister, Mary "Ellie" Olsen, both of Oregon. Funeral services were
Thursday, August 31, 2000 in the First Baptist Church, Chadwick with Reverend Dale
Gann officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements were under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weter, Marie (Burkhart) 6 Aug 1920 - 23 Jul 1969 CCR 31 Jul 1969 p 12
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Stella (Pruitt) Burkhart; married Thomas C. Weter]

Mrs. Marie Weter, 48 of Chadwick, died at 10:52 p.m. Wednesday, July 23 in St,
John’s Hospital after a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of the Chadwick and Keltner
communities, Mrs. Weter was a member of the Chadwick Baptist Church. She is survived
by her husband, Thomas C.; one son, Richard C. of Sparta; her mother, Mrs. Stella
Burkhart of Chadwick; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday
in the Baptist Church in Chadwick with the Rev. Ivan Tatum and the Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Weter, Mary Ethlyn (Carter) 23 Jul 1925 - 10 Nov 1998 CCH-N 18 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Lizzie (Essary) Carter; married 23 Jul 1942 Billy Ray
Weter]
Mary Ethlyn Weter, age 73, of Chadwick, passed away Tuesday, November 10, in
Cox Medical Center, South. Mary was born July 23, 1925 and was the only daughter of
Robert and Lizzie (Essary) Carter. She was orphaned at the early age of six. Mary was
the teenage sweetheart of Billy Ray Weter of Chadwick. They married July 23, 1942 and
spent their married lives in Chadwick. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Chadwick. She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker. She is survived by: her
husband, Bill; three children, Virginia Carrol Mitchell, Chadwick, Robert William "Bob"
Weter, Sparta, and Teresa Lynn Pennington, Wichita, Kansas; twelve grandchildren;
twenty-one great-grandchildren; a half brother, George Cunningham, Kansas City area;
and a host of other family members and friends. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Thursday
November 12, in the First Baptist Church, Chadwick, with Rev. Carl Thompson and Rev.
Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weter, Merle (Weatherman) 5 Mar 1910 - 14 Jan 1989 OH 19 Jan 1989
[Note: married 17 Aug 1929 Mike Weter 15 Oct 1906 - 16 Mar 1987]
Merle Weter, 78, of Chadwick, died at 8:35 a.m. Jan. 14 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Weter were held Jan. 17 at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Robert Daniels officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick
Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Weter was a lifelong resident of Chadwick. She was a retired
25-year employee of Hagale Industries, Ozark. She was preceded in death by one
grandson, Brian Coffer, in 1972, and by her husband, Mike, in 1987. Surviving are two
sons, Mike Weter and Keith Weter, both of Springfield; one daughter, Mary Coffer,
Chadwick; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step grandson; and one
sister, Mrs. Maude Beyers, Oilton, Oklahoma.
Weter, Minnie C. (Hicks) 25 Jan 1896 - 18 Oct 1989 OH 26 Oct 1989
[Note: Daughter of James & Eliza (Kinser) Hicks; married Rev. Thomas J. Weter 29 Aug
1898 - 23 Nov 1961]
Minnie Weter, 93, died at 11 a.m. Oct. 18 in the Ozark Nursing and Care Center,
following a long illness. Born Jan. 25, 1896, she was the daughter of James and Eliza
Kinser Hicks. She was a lifelong resident of the Chadwick area. Mrs. Weter was a
homemaker and a member of the Chadwick First Baptist Church since 1928. Survivors
include three sons, Delbert, Tommy and Bill Weter, of Chadwick; two daughters, Maxine
House, Chadwick, and Betty Clemens, Marshfield; one sister, Louise Wilson, Marshfield;

29 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and 38 great-great-grandchildren. She was
preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Tom J. Weter; one son, Lloyd Dean Weter;
and one daughter, Lucy Shipman. Services were held Saturday at the First Baptist Church
in Chadwick with the Rev. Carl Thomas officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Weter, Roma Dale (Johnson) 29 Jul 1903 - 18 Mar 2002 CCN-J 26 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of John Franklin & Nellie (McCoy) Johnson; married Charles Griffin
Weter 12 Mar 1902 - 1 Jun 1970]
Roma Dale Weter, 98, of Sparta, went home to be with her Lord, Monday, March
18, 2002 at 6:43 p.m. in Mercy Villa Nursing Home, Springfield. She was born July 29,
1903 to John Franklin and Nellie (McCoy) Johnson, at their home south of Sparta on
Fairview Ridge. She lived at Fairview all of her life until going to Mercy Villa. She was a
descendant of the Shipman, Johnson, Hale and McCoy families who settled in Christian
County in the 1800's. She became a Christian at age eleven and was a member of
Fairview Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Charles G. Weter in 1921. He
preceded her in death in 1970. Roma was a beloved and wonderful wife, mother and
grandmother. She was a generous, loving, caring, gentle person, and kind to all she met.
It was a privilege to know her. All who knew her loved her. She loved birds, flowers,
collecting rocks and seashells and was a great sports fan. Traveling to Florida in her 70's
was also a joy for her. Others who preceded her in death were daughters, Nell Jean Gann;
Laurena Henson; a grandson, Stephen Henson; two infant grandsons; a sister, Gwendolyn
Chapman; and two brothers Raymond and Frankie Johnson. She is survived by two sons,
F.G. Weter and wife Mary, Ozark, and Raymond Weter and wife Sherilyn, Fremont
Hills; four daughters, Charleen Turner, Sparta, Coyee Swearengin and husband Freeman,
Sparta, Myrna Highlander, Kansas City, Missouri and Jacquelyn Andrews, Sparta; 22
grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law,
Juanita Weter and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Saturday,
March 23, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Leeroy Maples officiating.
Burial was in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery.
Weter, Sheila Marie 7 Jun 1968 - 20 Oct 2002 CCH-N 23 Oct 2002
[Note: Daughter of Richard & Judy (Davis) Weter]
Sheila Marie Weter, age 34, Springfield, died, Oct. 20, 2002, in her home. She
was born June 7, 1968 in Springfield, the daughter of Richard and Judy (Davis) Weter.
Weter was preceded in death by her brother Danny Weter. Survivors include: Her
Parents, Richard Weter and wife Estelle, of Springfield, Judy Pearcy, of Sparta, a
grandmother, Marie Davis, of Sparta, a grandfather, Tommy Weter, of Chadwick.
Graveside services were held at Oct 22. at Chadwick Memorial Cemetery, with the
Reverend Benny DeWitt, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Weter, Thomas J., Rev. 29 Aug 1898 - 23 Nov 1961 CCR 30 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Laura B. (Myers) Weter; married Minnie C. Hicks 25 Jan 1896 18 Oct 1989]
Funeral services for the Rev. Thomas J. Weter, 63, of Chadwick, who died
Thursday at St. John’s Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Chadwick Baptist Church

with the Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Cemetery under
direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Weter, a retired Baptist minister, is survived by his
wife, Minnie; four sons, Delbert, Thomas and Billy, all of Chadwick and Sgt. Lloyd
Weter of Ft. Smith, Ark.; three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Shipman and Mrs. Maxine House,
both of Chadwick and Mrs. Betty Clemens of Marshfield; five brothers, Arthur of
Warsaw, Clyde of Mercy Infirmary, Charles and Woodrow, both of Sparta and Mike of
Chadwick; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Lunsford of Fresno, Calif., Mrs. Blanche Loomis of
Sparta, Mrs. Mildred Walker of Springfield and Mrs. Hazel Workman of Chadwick; 26
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Weter, Woodrow Wilson 13 Feb 1914 - 29 Aug 1965 CCR 2 Sep 1965 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Laura B. Weter; married Juanita Jeanette Dean 4 Jan 1925 - 10
Oct 2004]
Woodrow W. Weter, 51, died Sunday night in his home south of Sparta after
suffering an apparent heart attack. He had been ill several weeks. A lifelong resident of
the Sparta and Chadwick communities, he was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are
his wife, Juanita; five sons, Bobby Gene, Wayne Dale, Woodrow, Jr., Donald Eugene.
and Terry Lee, all of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Laura Marie Beyers, Springfield,
Connie Sue, Dianna Lynn,. Anita Jo, and Phyllis Elaine, all of the home; three brothers,
Arthur, Warsaw, Charley, Sparta and Mack, Chadwick; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche
Loomis, Sparta, Mrs. Marie Lunsford, Modesto, Calif., Mrs, Hazel Workman, Chadwick
and Mrs. Mildred Walker, Springfield and a granddaughter. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. today, Thursday in Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Earl T. Sechler
officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery, under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Military rites were conducted by a Naval Reserve unit from Springfield.
Whalen, Mary Virginia 6 Jun 1914 - 21 Jan 2004 SN-L 25 Jan 2004
[Note: married Lcdr. William F.C. Whalen, Sr 23 Oct 1908 - 18 Oct 1988]
Mary "Virginia" Whalen, 89, of Springfield, passed away at 8:43 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, in Cox South. Virginia was born June 16, 1914, in
Springfield, Ohio. A longtime resident of Forsyth, she was a member of the Forsyth
Community Presbyterian Church, past president of the Lake Taneycomo Lady Elks
#2597, Retired Military Officers Assoc. of Springfield, and Fleet Reserve. She was
preceded in death by husband Lcdr. William F.C. Whalen Sr., U.S.N. Retired. She is
survived by one son, Bill Jr. of Ozark; one daughter, Elizabeth Womack of Forsyth;
granddaughters Carollee and Heidi of Texas, Debbie of Arkansas; grandsons Dan of
Texas, Bill III of Kansas, Brian of Missouri, and Jason of Ohio; great grandchildren, Alex
and Jordan Loomis of Ohio, Dani Beth, Andrea and Sammy Loomis of Missouri, Lyndi,
Austin and Baylee Britton of Texas. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday,
Jan. 26, in Springfield National Cemetery with the Galmey V.F.W. Post 9638 Honor
Guard, under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel. Visitation will be
from 3 to 5 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Cancer Society or Shriners Hospital for Children in St. Louis.
Whaley, Billy Joe (Davis) 8 Feb 1943 - 14 Apr 1994 OH 20 Apr 1994

[Note: Son of William W. & Dorothy “Dot” (Walker) Davis; apparently adopted by or
used name of his stepfather Charles “Red” Whaley; married Doris Stuffelbalm]
Billy Joe Whaley, 51, Ozark, died Thursday, April 14, 1994 in his home. He was
born Feb. 8, 1943 in Springfield, the son of William W. Davis and Dorothy (Dot) Walker
Whaley. He was a graduate of Ozark High School in 1961 and a U.S. Navy veteran. He
was united in marriage to Doris Stuffelbalm. He was preceded in death by his wife,
Doris, and his father, William Davis. Survivors include his mother, Dot, and Father,
Charles (Red) Whaley; two sisters, Shirley Johnson and her husband, John, Verona, and
Linda Lloyd and her husband, Wesley, Potosia; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends. Services were held Saturday, April 16, in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark. with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in the Rivermont Memorial
Gardens Cemetery.
Whaley, Dorothy “Dot” (Walker) 15 Nov 1921 - 20 Jul 2001
[Note; Daughter of John Talley & Ida Mae (?) Walker; married 26 Apr 1947 Charles
“Red” Whaley]
Dot Whaley, 79, Ozark, Mo., passed away at 1:16 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2001, in
St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield. Dot was born Nov. 15, 1921, in
Springfield, Mo., to the late John Talley and Ida Mae Walker. On April 26, 1947, she
was united in marriage to Charles “Red” Whaley at Harrison, Ark. Dot lived most of her
life in Christian County, where she was a well-known cosmetologist and café owner. She
spent her spare time making crafts, quilts, doll dresses and crocheting. Dot was a
member of First Baptist Church, Ozark, where she especially enjoyed the gospel singing.
She was preceded in death by both parents; a son, Billy Joe Whaley; a brother, Jack
Walker; and an infant brother. Survivors include her beloved husband of 54 years,
Charles “Red” Whaley; two daughters, Linda Lloyd and husband, Wesley, Potosi, Mo.,
and Shirley Johnson and husband, John, Verona; a brother, Johnny Walker and wife,
Virginia, Jenkins; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; other
relatives; and many friends. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 23,
2001, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden and the Rev.
Jim Jeffries officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Friends may
call after 1 p.m. today in the funeral home, with formal visitation from 5 to 7 p.m.
Whaley, Walter E. 1894 - 27 Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
Funeral services for Walter E. Whaley, 74, a lifelong resident of the Stotts City
area, will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Sarcoxie Bible Baptist church with the Rev. Lloyd
Swartz officiating. Burial will be in Union Cemetery near Stotts City under direction of
Max I. Fossett of Mt. Vernon. A retired farmer, Mr. Whaley died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday
in his home of an apparent second heart attack. A veteran of World War I, he was a
member of Sarcoxie Bible Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Marie; two sons, Roy,
Springfield, and C. E., Ozark; a brother, Raymond, St. Louis; four sisters, Mrs. Gertrude
Weihe and Mrs. Nelda Irwin, both of Stotts City, Mrs. Mary Wuellner, Kirkwood, and
Mrs. Francis Sharon, Sarcoxie; seven grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Whaples, Inez 1894 - 6 Jun 1965 CCR 10 Jun 1965 p1

Funeral services for Mrs. Inez Whaples, 70, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in
Harris Chapel in Ozark. The Rev. Ivan Coyle officiated and burial was Monday in Floral
Hills Cemetery at Kansas City. Mrs. Whaples died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield following a lingering illness. Survivors include her husband,
William; a daughter, Mrs. A. L. Booker, Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Maggie Baxter,
Riverside, Calif., Mrs. Minnie Presson, Oklahoma City, Mrs. Willie Donohoo,
Portersville, Calif. and a grandchild.
Whaples, Susie (Knels) Reuher 20 Sep 1901 - 5 Oct 1996 CCH-N 9 Oct 1996
Susie Reuher Whaples, 95, Ozark, passed away at 11:39 a.m. Saturday, October
5, 1996, in St. Johns Regional Health Care Center. Mrs. Whaples was born September 20,
1901, in Freman, South Dakota, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Wipf Knels. She was a
homemaker and a member of Galloway Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening. She is
preceded in death by her parents, her two husbands, Ernest Reuher and William L.
Whaples, a son, Glenn Reuher, four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her
daughter, Marie Fessenden, Ozark, a brother, John G. Knels, Fairview, Mont., 7
grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild, several nieces and
nephews. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 8, 1996, in Harris a Heritage
Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Mike Howell and Kenneth McIntosh officiating.
Burial followed in the Selmore Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Galloway
Baptist Missions, Galloway Baptist Church, 2816 E. Republic Road, Springfield, Mo.
65804.
Whayne, Jennie Christine (Ingram) 19 Aug 1924 - 10 Aug 2003 SN-L 13 Aug 2003
[Note: Daughter of William & Katherine (Roller) Ingram]
Jennie Christine Whayne, 78, of Ozark, MO, passed away on Sunday, August 10,
2003 at 7:07 p.m. in St. John's Regional Health Center. Mrs. Whayne was born August
19, 1924 in Cave Springs, Missouri, to William and Katherine (Roller) Ingram. She
worked as a nurse's aide at St. John's Regional Health Center and later was a homemaker.
She enjoyed cooking and being around people. Her perfectionist quality endeared her to
all who knew her as a person who could get the job done and get it done right. She
attended Lincoln High School. She was a member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church
and attended the Church of the Nazarene in Ozark, MO. Jennie was preceded in death by
her parents, two sisters, Stella M. Culp and Georgia Madison, and one son, James M.
Whayne, Sr. Survivors include her son, Denny Whayne of Springfield, MO; five
grandchildren, Debra Allen and husband Richard of Springfield, MO, William Whayne
and wife Sherry of Tulsa, OK, James M. Whayne Jr. and wife Ramona of Springfield,
MO, Christi Whayne of Tulsa, OK, and Kayla Ray and husband Anthony of Jacksonville,
FL; nine great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Shelia and Marva Whayne, both of
Springfield; and brother-in-law David Madison of Colorado Springs, CO. Several nieces
and nephews, and a host of cousins and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held
at 2 p.m. Friday, August 15, 2003 in Washington Avenue Baptist Church, 1722 N.
National with Reverend Calvin L. Lewis officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn
Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 14, in the chapel of
Thieme-Shadel-Hicks Funeral Service of Midtown. For those desiring, memorial

contributions may be made to the Washington Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund
with donation sheets provided at the funeral home.
Wheat, Alta Belle (Glidewell) 20 Jun 1916 - 10 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Jessie James & Dora Jane (McCullen) Glidewell; married 19 Jul 1938
Charles A. Wheat]
Alta Belle (Glidewell) Wheat, 73, of Springfield, died at 6 p.m. July 10 after
suffering from heart problems. Services for Mrs. Wheat were held July 13 at Greenlawn
North Funeral Home, with Pastor Bud Everett and former Pastor Fred Neidy officiating.
Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield. Mrs. Wheat was born June 20, 1916,
the daughter of the late Jessie James Glidewell and Dora Jane (McCullen) Glidewell. She
was the granddaughter of Christian County pioneers Sabra (Gooch) and Milton
McMullen and Phoebe (Jones) and John Glidewell. Mrs. Wheat was active in Vacation
Bible School and Sunday School children's work at her church, South Side Baptist
Church in Springfield. Her husband serves as a deacon in that church. She was also
actively involved in senior adult work at Republic and Doling Park. She retired from Lily
Tulip in 1981, after working for 27 years as a packer, Mrs. Wheat was preceded in death
by one sister, Elsie Glidewell; two brothers, Hubert James and Johnny Milton Glidewell;
one son, Charles Edward Wheat; and one granddaughter, Karen Cook. Surviving are her
husband, Charles A. Wheat, to whom she was married July 19, 1938; her daughter and
son-in-law, Ella Mae and Kenneth Cook, Fair Grove; two grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and one sister, Elva Mae Stewart, Billings.
Wheeler, Brian Scott 21 Sep 1968 - 10 May 1996
Brian Scott Wheeler, 27, Ozark, passed away at 1:04 p.m. Friday May 10, 1996,
from injuries resulting in a mining accident. Brian was born September 21, 1968 in
Springfield, the son of Thomas and Sherry Jarecke Wheeler; he was married to Karla
Harris September 26, 1987 in Harrison, Ark. He was employed by Southwest Lime Co.
Brian loved the land. He enjoyed farming, raising and caring for his cattle and horses. He
enjoyed hunting and outdoor water sports. He was a 1986 Ozark High School graduate.
He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather. Milfred Wheeler and maternal
grandmother, Amy Jarecke. Survivors include his wife, Karla and two daughters,
Whitney and Hunter of the home: father and mother, Thomas and Sherry Wheeler,
Ozark: paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Wheeler, maternal grandfather, Paul Jarecke.
mother-in-law, Dorothy Harris; father-in-law Morris Harris, Chadwick; brother-in-law
and his wife Maurice and Lisa Harris, Chadwick; and Gary Harris, Lebanon and several
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Monday in Harris a
Heritage Funeral Home with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial followed in the
Selmore Cemetery.
Wheeler, Celia Ann (Bilyeu) 1900 - 12 Dec 1973 OH 3 Jan 1974 p8
[Note: Daughter of Wiett & Jennie (Sumpter) Bilyeu; married 12 Oct 1919 Clyde
Wheeler]
Celia Ann Wheeler, 73, of Chino, California, formerly of Ozark, died December
12, 1973 in California. Survivors include her husband, Clyde; one son, Wilbur of
California; one daughter, Wilma Smith of California; two brothers, Clell Bilyeu, Rt. 1,

Sparta, Neil Bilyeu, state of Washington; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Services were held at Mead Mortuary, Barstow, California, Friday, December 14, 1973 at
1:00 p.m. Interment was at Mt. View Cemetery, Barstow, California.
Wheeler, John Henry 1875 - 3 Apr 1949 CCR 14 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of Henry & Sarah Jane (Backus) Wheeler]
Mr. John Wheeler, 73, died in a hospital in Ontario, CA, Sunday April 3, after
undergoing a major operation on Wednesday, March 30. Burial was on Wednesday, April
6, at Ontario. He was a brother of Mrs. Charity Hannah of Ozark, and leaves a wife, three
children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild all of Ontario, many other
relatives and friends, both in California and Missouri. The following is a letter received
by Mrs. Hannah, from a friend, who attends the funeral of her brother. Dear Charity, I
just have to say a few words to you. Not that I have any hopes of making this burden
easier, as much as I’d love to. We have just got home from John’s funeral and I want you
to know I have been to this chapel many times, but I’ve never saw so many people there
before, which showed so plain how many friends he had made here, besides all he had
there and so many lovely flowers, in fact, I never saw a more beautiful funeral. There
were 95 floral pieces. His going was such a shock to all of us. Love, John D. and Josie
Melton. **** I typed this as it appeared RP
AND
Wheeler, John Henry 1874 - 3 Apr 1949 CCR 28 Apr 1949
[Note: Son of Henry & Sarah Jane (Backus) Wheeler]
John Henry Wheeler, 309 W Park Street, Ontario, CA, died April 3 at San
Antonio hospital there, following a two weeks illness. He was 74 years old. A native of
Smithfield, IL, Mr. Wheeler went to California 30 years ago from Ozark. He was a citrus
worker by occupation. Surviving Mr. Wheeler are his widow; two daughters, Mrs.
Clarence Wanger and Mrs. Paul Halverson, Chino, CA; a son, R. A. Wheeler, Ontario; a
sister, Mrs. Charity Hannah of Ozark; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He
was a member of the Ontario lodge of Woodmen of the World. Funeral services were
conducted April 6 at the J. P. Draper Chapel in Ontario, with the Rev. William A. Hulet
of the First Free Methodist church officiating. Interment was in Bellevue cemetery at
Ontario.
Wheeler, Katie Pearl (Glenn) 10 Dec 1890 - 25 Oct 1966 CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert H. & Mary Angeline “Mollie” (Regert) Glenn; married
James O. "Bob" Wheeler 10 Apr 1885 - 6 Jul 1926]
Mrs. Pearl Wheeler, 72, of 2419 College, Springfield, died at noon Tuesday in
Wichita, Kan. following a brief illness. She was visiting a daughter, Mrs. Mae Stevenson,
Wichita. Mrs. Wheeler, widow of James Wheeler who died July 26, 1926, was a member
of Macedonia Baptist Church. Her survivors include four sons, Bonnie of Route 3,
Springfield; Allen, state of California, Glenn and Carl both of Springfield; three
daughters, Mrs. Lois Melton, Springfield, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Muriel Peele, of Route 3,
Springfield; three brothers, Verlin Glenn, Springfield, John Glenn of Forsyth and Joe
Glenn, state of California; five sisters, Mrs. Allie Moura, State of California, Mrs. Maude
Gardner, Nixa, Mrs. Edna Blevins, Mrs. Bessie Blevins, and Mrs. Minnie Collins, all of

Ozark; 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be
announced by Herman Lohmeyer, Springfield.
Wheeler, Lena 11 Mar 1902 - 25 Jul 1988 OH 11 Aug 1988
[Note: Daughter of Willard & Paralee (Blevins) Wheeler]
Lena Wheeler, 86, of Riverside, CA, died July 25 at Parkview Community
Hospital, Riverside. Services for Ms. Wheeler were held at the Draper Mortuary and
Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario. A native of Ozark, she was a resident of Ontario, CA for
34 years. Surviving are nieces and nephews Max Wheeler, Ruth Genteman, Marie
Rainey, Opal Ellingsworth (Ozark); Lois Melton, Muriel Peel, Carl Wheeler, Glenn
Wheeler (Springfield); Helen Zeigler, New Castle, PE; Mae Stevens, Wichita, KS; Lee
Etta Cooper, Clovis, CA; Betty Jo Rodesta, Riverside, CA; and Wilma Smith, Barstow,
CA.
Wheeler, Mary Etta (Teague) 3 Sep 1913 – 14 Dec 2001 CCH-N 25 Dec 2001
Mary Etta Wheeler, 88, of Springfield, passed away Friday, December 14, 2001,
in Primrose Place Healthcare Center, Springfield. She was born September 3, 1913, in
Arkadelphia, Ark., the daughter of Warren and Ruth Teague. She married Wilbur Fred
Wheeler who preceded her in death in 1988. Five brothers and sisters also preceded her in
death, Otto, Ethel, Lewdy, Milton and Otis. Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Grace
Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Dr. James N. and Jane
Wheeler, Boulder, Colo., and Jack and Elizabeth Wheeler, Springfield; four
grandchildren, Allison Paradise and her husband Mark, Salt Lake City. Utah, Amanda
Wheeler, Boulder, Colo., Samuel Wheeler and Stuart Wheeler, both of Springfield; and
two great-grandsons, Austin Wheeler and Ford Paradise. Funeral services were
Wednesday, December 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Roger Wreath
officiating. Burial was in Pine Crest Cemetery, Kimberling City.
Wheeler, Mary “Mollie”
1875 - 26 May 1961 CCR 1 Jun 1961 p6
[Almost no hint as to her identity - did not marry in Christian County, obit does not name
her husband, and was not in 1900 or 1910 census as a Wheeler - only hint is she was
born into a family of at least six boys & four girls]
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary “Mollie” Wheeler, 86, a native of Christian
County, who died at her home north of Bolivar Saturday following a lingering illness
were at 2 p.m. Monday in the First Baptist Church of Bolivar with Dr. Ernest White
officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery with Butler of Bolivar in Charge. Mrs.
Wheeler, a member of the First Baptist Church of Bolivar, is survived by a son, Joe, of
the farm home; two granddaughters, six brothers and three sisters.
Wheeler, Maud (Brown) 27 Aug 1888 - 5 Jan 1974 OH 10 Jan 1974 p6
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Mary A. Brown; married Thomas H. Wheeler 31 Aug 1889
- 22 Jan 1961]
Funeral services for Mrs. Maud Wheeler, 85, Ozark, were held at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in the Selmore Christian Church with Kenneth Beck officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery under direction of Adams. Mrs. Wheeler died last Saturday morning at
the Christian County Nursing Home after a long illness. She was a longtime resident of

Christian County, a charter member of the Selmore Christian Church and a member of
the Selmore Extension Club. Survivors include two son, Melford and Max, both of
Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Genteman, Ozark; a brother, Joe Brown, Springfield; two
sisters, Mrs. Josie Hannah, Nixa and Mrs. Nellie Hannah, Ontario, Calif.; 10
grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Wheeler, Paralee Evaline (Blevins) 15 Apr 1860 - 10 Apr 1950 CCR 20 Apr 1950
[Note: Daughter of James Thomas & Rose Anna (McCauley) Blevins; married 9 Aug
1884 Willard Wheeler 16 Jan 1857 - 12 Dec 1943]
Funeral services were held April 13 in the Selmore Christian Church for Mrs.
Paralee Wheeler of Route 1 Ozark who died April 10 at the age of 89. Services were
conducted by the Rev. Taylor Mahaney. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery under
direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Wheeler was a charter member of the
Selmore Christian Church. Paralee Evaline Blevins was born April 15, 1860 at Batesville
Arkansas, the daughter of James H. and Rose Anna Blevins. She lived in Missouri since
the age of 6. She married Willard Wheeler August 9, 1884. To them eight children were
born. She was preceded in death by her husband, a son, James Orville, and a daughter,
Ada Ann. Survivors include four daughters and two sons, Mrs. Ed King and Thomas H.
of Ozark, Mrs. George Baucom of Highlandville, Clyde and Mrs. William Cutbirth of
Ontario, California, and Miss Lena Wheeler of the home; 18 grandchildren, 26 greatgrandchildren, and one brother, James H. Blevins.
Wheeler, R. Darlene (Essary) Gordon 10 Sep 1932 - 15 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: Daughter of Efton & Flossie (Hunter) Essary; married ? Gordon; married Charles
Wheeler]
Darlene Wheeler, 56, of Highlandville, died at 3:20 a.m.: Dec. 15 at Cox South
Hospital, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Wheeler were held Dec. 19 at the Ponce dc Leon
First Baptist Church, Ponce de Leon. Burial, under the direction of Cheatum-Stumpff
Funeral Home, Galena, followed in the Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Mrs. Wheeler was born
September 10, 1932, to Efton and Flossie (Hunter) Essary. She was a lifelong resident of
this area. Mrs. Wheeler's survivors include her husband,. Charles; two sons, Mike Gordon
of Seoul, Korea and Kevin Wheeler of Columbus, Georgia; two daughters, Deanna
Crutcher of Lamar and Malissa Gregory of Reeds Spring; her mother, Flossie Essary of
Crane; one brother, Dennis Essary of Highlandville; four sisters, Alene Rainwater of
Galena, Maxine Eaton of Monett, Pauline Friend of Crane and Norma Kirk of Lampe; six
grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Wheeler, Shirley Jean (Fitzgerald) 9 Dec 1943 - 17 Oct 1999 CCH-N 20 Oct 1999
Shirley Jean Wheeler, age 55, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, October 17, 1999
in Cox Medical Center, South. She was born December 9, 194:3 in Douglas County and
was the daughter of M.L. and Elsie Mae (Adams) Fitzgerald. Shirley worked as a
waitress in area restaurants. Survivors include: Two daughters, Lorna Barr, Bruner, and
Malinda Todd, Sparta; two grandchildren, Levi Barr and Cheyenne Todd; her mother,
Elsie Fitzgerald, Sparta; a sister, Veta Mae Buxton and her husband Ellis, Sparta; a
brother, Donald Fitzgerald and his wife Betty, Sparta; a neice, Deborah McHaffie and her
husband, Terry; a great nephew, Cody Lee McHaffie; other relatives and friends. She was

preceded in death by her father, M.L., a sister, Sharon Kay Fitzgerald; and a son-in-law,
James Barr. Graveside services were at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hall Cemetery on Hwy. T
in Douglas County under the direction of Adams Funeral Home with Rev. Bally Johnson
and Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating.
Wheeler, Thomas H. 31 Aug 1889 - 22 Jan 1961
CCR 26 Jan 1961 p4
[Note: Son of Willard & Paralee (Blevins) Wheeler; married Maud Brown]
Services for Thomas H. Wheeler, 71, longtime resident of the Selmore and Ozark
communities, who died at 11 a.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m.
Wednesday at the Selmore Christian Church with the Rev. Taylor A. Mahanay
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mr.
Wheeler, a farmer and stockman, was a charter member of the Selmore Christian Church.
He is survived by his wife, Maude; two sons, Milfred and Max Wheeler, both of Ozark;
one daughter, Mrs. Richard Genteman, Topeka, Kan.; one brother, Clyde Wheeler of
Chino, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Ed King of Ozark. Mrs. George Baucom of
Highlandville, and Mrs. William Cutberth and Miss Lena Wheeler, both of Ontario,
Calif. and 10 grandchildren.
Whetson, Claris 1897 - Jan 1976 OH 22 Jan 1976 p9
[Note: married Frank Whetson]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Claris Whetson, 78, of 1829 West Hovey, Springfield
were at 1 p.m. Saturday at Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Alfred Busby officiating.
Burial was in Good Hope Cemetery here. Mrs. Whetson died late Wednesday afternoon
in Cox Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness. A former resident of Sparta,
she lived in Springfield the past 11 years. She was a member of Fair View Baptist
Church. A surviving sister incorrectly listed as Mrs. Blanch Henry as Mrs. Blanch
Lawrence.
Whetson, Darell Lee 3 Mar 1927 - 27 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Son of Frank & Claris Whetson]
Darell Lee Whetson was born March 3, 1927, in Springfield, Mo, the son of Frank
and Claris Whetson, and passed away at the family home near Sparta on February 27,
1952, following a week’s illness. He was a veteran of two years service in the Armed
Forces. At the age of 17, he was converted and united with the Fairview Baptist church
near Sparta. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Whetson of Sparta, five aunts
and two uncles; a host of other relatives and friends.
Whipple, Douglas Howard 16 Apr 1962 – 6 Jul 2000 CCH-N 12 Jul 2000
Douglas Howard Whipple, age 38, of Nixa, died Thursday, July 6, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center South. He was born April 16, 2000 [sic - actually 1962, according to
SSDI] in Inglewood, California and graduated from Strafford High School. Survivors
include: His parents, Jimmie and Janet (Hannah) Whipple, Nixa; two children, Casey
Douglas and Lidia Jeanette Whipple, of Marshfield; a twin brother, Daren Whipple and
his wife Deena, Marshfield; a sister, Tammy Whipple Manes and her husband Al, Nixa;
nephews Brandon and Jeremy Manes; other relatives and many friends. In accordance
with Doug's wishes, he has been cremated. A visitation and memorial service was 7:30

p.m., Monday, July 10 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Whisenhunt, Ermal (Eutsler) Stewart 1 Feb 1911 - 25 Dec 1993 NN-E 29 Dec 1993
[Note: Daughter of Thomas J. & Tompsie G. (Payne) Eutsler ; married Seymour
Chapman Stewart 10 Feb 1905 - 28 Nov 1950; married Herman Whisenhunt]
Ermal Eutsler Whisenhunt, 82, Nixa, formerly of Tulsa, Okla., died at 10:04 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 25, 1993, in Nixa Park Care Center. She was born Feb. 1, 1911, in
Abesville, the daughter of Thomas J. Eutsler and Tompsie G. Payne. She was a member
of the Methodist Church in Tulsa, Okla. She was preceded in death by her parents; one
son, Kenneth Stewart; and her husbands, Seymour Stewart and Herman Whisenhunt.
Survivors include a son, Thomas J: Stewart, and his wife, Luella, Springfield; four
grandchildren, Michael A. Stewart, and his wife, Annette, Loraine Davis, and her
husband, Robert, Jeffrey Stewart, and Rick Stewart, and his wife, Robin; four
grandchildren, Sera, Sam, Wesley and Parker. Services were held Tuesday, Dec: 28, in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Revs. Joe Bill Stewart and Bill Stewart
officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery.
Whitacre, Gladys Marie (Wilson) 13 Oct 1928 - 6 May 2004 SN-L 8 May 2004
Gladys Whitacre, age 75, of Nixa, died May 6, 2004. Funeral services will be 1
p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery,
Cassville. Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
AND
Whitacre, Gladys Marie (Wilson) 13 Oct 1928 - 6 May 2004 CCH-N 14 May 2004
Gladys Marie Whitacre, 75, of Nixa, died Thursday, May 6 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. She wsa born October 13, 1928 in Butterfield, the daughter of
Ausnia and Ula Wilson. In 1975 she and the Rev. Orville F. Whitacre, Sr., were united in
marriage. Mrs. Whitacre was a homemaker and at times worked for Wal-Mart. Survivors
include: Her husband, Orville; two step-children, Bud Whitacre and his wife Louise,
Phenix City, Ala., and Vivian Wagner and her husband Russell, Toledo, Ohio; five
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Lanora Forester and her husband Jake,
Crane; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five
brothers, Herbert, Onis, Harrel, Leonard and Laverne Wilson; and four sisters, Juanita
Gunter, Edna Wilson, Leona Reed and Lorene Harris. Funeral services were 1:00 p.m.
Monday May 10 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Greg Fosester and the
Rev. David Flowers officiating. Burial followed in Antioch Cemetery, Cassville.
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Whitaker, Charles Verlon, Sr. 22 May 1930 - 22 Oct 2003
CCH-N 5 Nov 2003
Charles Verlon Whitaker, Sr., 73, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22,
2003 in Cox South Hospital. He was born May 22, 1930 in Sligo, the son of Paul and
Mary (Walker) Whitaker. In 1952 he and Letha Blaine were united in marriage. Mr.
Whitaker served 20 years in the U.S. military. He was a military policeman in the Army
and later served in photo intelligence in the U.S. Air Force. Following his retirement in
1967, he served in the post office in Corona, Calif. for 20 years. He loved people and
lived as a Christian serving his Lord. He was a deacon for the Sunnymead, Calif., Baptist

Church. Survivors include: His wife, Letha; two children, Celia Wentland and husband
Tom, Schaumburg, Ill., and Charles Verlon Whitaker, Jr., and wife Bambi, Clever; six
grandchildren, Mark Whetland, Jennifer Whetland, Charles Whitaker III, Natalie
Whitaker, Tarah Whitaker and Katelyn Whitaker; two brothers and sisters, Geraldine
Herron and husband Bill, Lois Beck and husband Lloyd, Clyde Whitaker, and Sidney
Whitaker and wife Annette; nieces and nephews. His parents and two sisters, Naomi and
Pauline, preceded him in death. A graveside funeral with Military Honors was held Oct.
28 in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Arrangements were under the direction
of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Whitaker, Fred Alden 10 Jun 1941 - 17 Dec 2002 CCH-N 25 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Fred Alden & Fredia Mae (Lyons) Whitaker; married 24 Apr 1965 Judith
Paulette Swadley]
Fred Alden Whitaker, 61, Garrison, died Dec. 17, 2002, in Cox South Hospital.
He was born June 10, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Fred Alden and Fredia Mae
(Lyons) Whitaker. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On April 24, 1965, he and
Judith Paulette Swadley were married. Mr. Whitaker worked in construction and was a
Special Equipment Operator for Burlington-Northern Railroad. He was a member of
Washington Lodge No. 87 A.F. & A.M. in Greenfield. Survivors include his wife, Judy;
two children, Sheila Massey and husband Mike, and Johnny Whitaker, all of Garrison;
two grandchildren, Riley and Trenton Massey; a brother, James Whitaker, Greenfield; a
sister, Ruby Cornog, Ozark; his mother-in-law, Betty Swadley, Garrison; and a family
friend, Cindy Clark. Services were 2 p.m. Dec. 20, in Union Grove Cemetery, Douglas
County, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. The Rev. Vernon Fuller
officiated, with Vicky Blair providing music. Visitation was Dec. 19 in the funeral home,
with Masonic Services provided by Joe Hunt and Washington Lodge No. 87 A.F, & A.M.
White, Aileen (Crain) 16 Feb 1902 - 16 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Ada Crain]
Services for Mrs. Aileen Crain White, 77, Chadwick, were held Monday in the A.
A. Watkins officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick Memorial Cemetery under the
direction of Adams of Ozark. Mrs. White was found dead of natural causes in her home
at 4:45 p.m. Friday. She was a member of the Assembly of God in Ozark. Mrs. White
was a retired counselor in children’s homes and homes for the elderly and a retired
hospital dietitian. She had lived in Chadwick since 1945, moving there from Metropolis,
Ill. Surviving are a son, Hubert G., Lake St. Louis; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Hefner,
Wichita, Kan; a brother, Harry T. Crain, Granite City, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Estelle
Matthews, Mayfield, Ky.; eight grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
AND
White, Aileen (Crain) 16 Feb 1902 - 16 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 pB9
The family of Aileen White wished to thank friends of Chadwick, Sparta,
Oldfield, Bradleyville & Springfield for the many beautiful floral arrangements and
expressions of sympathy during our recent bereavement.
White, Albert D. 14 Jul 1898 - 18 Jul 1966 CCR 21 Jul 1966 p1

Funeral services for Albert D. White, 68, of Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday July
20 in the Clinkingbeard Chapel with the Rev. G. L. Thies officiating. Graveside services
will begin at 4 p.m at the Ozark Memorial Cemetery in Branson. Mr. White, a retired
farmer, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday at his home following a six-month illness. Surviving is
his widow, Anna; a daughter, Mrs. Samuel Hardwich, Battle Creek, Mich. and a sister,
Mrs. Stella Sockwell of Dallas, Texas.
White, Albert Mitchell 25 Jan 1898 - 30 Sep 1966 CCR 13 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: Married Edna Belle Smith 7 Oct 1898 - 22 Sep 1936]
Albert Mitchell White, 68, Route 2, Rogersville, died Sept 30 at his home. A
retired farmer, Mr. White had lived in the Rogersville Community most of his life. He is
survived by three sons, Emerson and Clyde of Fontana, Calif. and S/Sgt. William White
with the U. S. Marines in Viet Nam; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Leigh of Fontana; three
brothers, Frank of Evansdale, Iowa, Raymond “Bob” of Waterloo, Iowa. and William of
Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Linnie Black and Mrs. Mary Montfort of
Waterloo, and Mrs. Lona McGrath, Walnut Shade; and 10 grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Ralph Thieme Chapel, Springfield with
the Rev. Joel Alexander officiating. Burial was in Prospect cemetery southeast of Ozark.
White, Alice Jane (Roy) 19 Dec 1863 - 10 Apr 1947 CCR 17 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: married 22 Sep 1889 Robert Timothy White
Mrs. Alice Jane Roy White was born Dec. 19, 1863, in Central, Tenn., and passed
away at her home in Aurora on April 10, 1947. On Sept. 22, 1889, she was united in
marriage to Robert Timothy White and to this union were born six children. She was
preceded in death by her husband, her six children, and an adopted son, B.O. White.
Early in life she was converted and united with the Baptist church at Union City. When
she came to Aurora in 1901, she moved her membership to the First Baptist church at
Aurora. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Vada White of Miami, Okla., a
grandson, R.T. White of Long Beach, Calif.; two brothers, John Roy and Will Roy of
Montrose, Colo. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Aurora Saturday
afternoon with Rev. Fred McPhail officiating. Burial was in the Maple Park cemetery
under the direction of Maples of Clever.
White, Alma 1884 - 13 Feb 1970 CCR 19 Feb 1970 p3
Mrs. Alma White, 85, of Billings, died Friday night about 7:30 p.m. following a
short illness. She is survived by a her husband, Ples; three grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel of
Billings with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery.
White, Alpha Jane (Ervin) 19 Sep 1894 - 2 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: Daughter of Jackson C. & Sarah M. Ervin; married after 1930]
Services for Mrs. Alpha Jane White, 84, Clever, were held last Thursday in Harris
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Henry Richardson and J. C. Maddox officiating. Burial was
in Frazier Cemetery. Mrs. White died June 15 in Cherry Manor Nursing Home,
Springfield after a long illness. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors
include stepsons, Silas, Upland, Calif., Sebastian, Ozark, Lycurgus, Ozark and Confrey,
Clever.

AND
White, Alpha Jane (Ervin) 19 Sep 1894 - 2 Jul 1979
Services for Mrs. Alpha Jane White, 84, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Revs. Henry Richardson and J. C. Maddox officiating.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery. Mrs. White died at 1:10 p.m. Monday in Cherry
Manor Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a member of the Church
of God. Survivors include four stepsons, Silas, Upland, Calif., Sebastian, Ozark,
Lycurgus, Ozark, and Confrey, Clever.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 2, 1979 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
White, Alta L. (Landers) 1907 - 4 Nov 1967 CCR 9 Nov 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Martha J. (Adams) Landers; married Orus Clifford
White 4 Jun 1905 - 20 Aug 1996]
Mrs. Orus White Killed in Crash on Highway 160
Dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, shortly after 6:30 p.m. last
Saturday was Mrs. Alta White, 60, Highlandville, whose 1967 Plymouth sedan collided
head on with a 1951 Plymouth station wagon driven north by Jerry Farley, 25, Nixa, on
U. S. 160, about three miles north of Highlandville. Troopers said Farley was to be cited
on complaint of driving on the wrong side of the road. Farley was taken to St. John’s with
a fractured left leg, injured right leg and possible left arm injuries. Farley’s son, James, 4,
was also hospitalized with a fractured left leg. Officer said the vehicles met head on at the
crest of a hill. Mrs. White, who worked the past 12 years as a ward clerk at St. John’s
Hospital, is survived by her husband, Orus; two daughters, Mrs. Eileen Pyne, Santa Fe
Springs, Calif and Mrs. Donna Jean Brooks, Stockton, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs.
Geraldine Patterson, Mrs. Vernece White and Mrs. Opal McLean, all of Nixa; and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark with
the Rev. Thomas J. Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
White, Benjamin Franklin 24 Dec 1875 - 19 May 1951 CCR 24 May 1951
[Note: married Lucinda F. 9 Jun 1878 - 19 May 1971]
Benjamin Franklin White, 75, died at his home at Clever Saturday, May 19, after
a short illness. He was a retired railroad employee and a member of the Clever Christian
Church. Surviving are his wife, Lucinda, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. E. L. Wilder
of Willard, Mrs. E. S. Kincannon of Sacramento, CA, Mrs. J. C. Hall of Tulsa, and Mrs.
E. L. Rogers of Springfield; one brother, Lee White of Oregon; two sisters, Mrs. Ada
Dean and Mrs. Jane Fry of Oregon; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at the Clever Christian Church with the Rev. A.
Taylor Mahaney and the Rev. R. E. Musgrave officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
White, Bertha L. (Beard) 13 May 1900 - Jul 1976 OH 29 Jul 1976 p14
GAINESVILLE - Services for Mrs. Bertha L. White, 76 of Howard’s Ridge, was
at 10 a.m. today in Clinkingbeard Chapel, Gainesville with the Rev. R. C. Pickney
officiating. Burial was in Lilly Ridge Cemetery near Gainesville. Mrs. White died at
10:35 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center after a long illness. She was a member of

the Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Ozark County. Survivors include four
brothers, Homer Beard of the state of Tennessee, Edgar and Hobert Beard, Republic and
Albert Beard of the state of Florida; two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Gaddy, Billings and Mrs.
Goldie Loonie, Republic, 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
White, Betty Ann (Merritt) 8 Mar 1932 - 27 Sept 2002
Betty Ann White, 64, Brookline, died at 6:25 p.m. Thursday in Lester E. Cox
Medical Center South following a long illness. She was formerly of Downey, Calif.,
where she was a member of the Church of Christ. She was a member of Friendly
Neighbors Club of Battlefield and a board member of Manley Cemetery. She was the
wife of the late Howard C. White, who passed away March 19, 1990. She had lived in
Brookline for the past 11 years. She is survived by two sons, Jerry, Brookline, and
Raymond, Ash Grove; her mother, Vesta Merritt, Brookline; five grandchildren, Shannon
White, Troy Peterson, Eric Snow, Lisa White and Tricia Peterson; and two greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Meadors Chapel, Republic, with the
Rev. Randall Moody officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery. Family requests no
flowers. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri or Manley
Cemetery.
(Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 6 May 1990)
White, Birdie C. (Mayberry) Redings 1883 - 11 Jun 1958 CCR 19 Jun 1958 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Birdie C. White, 74, of Montague, who died
Wednesday, June 11 in Tawas Hospital at Tawas City, Mich. where she was visiting a
son, were held Monday at 2:00 p.m. in the Pleasant Grove Church, with Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. Mrs. White returned to Montague five years ago after living in
Springfield for a number of years, She was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors
include one son, A. LeRoy Redings of Tawas City; a brother, Roy Lee Mayberry of
Highlandville; a half-brother, M. F. Brittain of DePew, Okla; a sister, Mrs. Maggie
Walker of Pe Ell, Wash; and one grandson.
White, Charley 28 Jul 1912 - 13 Apr 1975 OH 17 Apr 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Thomas L. & Olga (Keysser) White; married Vernece Landers 1 Oct 1911
- 22 Feb 2002]
NIXA - Charley White, 62, Nixa, died at 12”15 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. apparently after a heart attack. Mr. White, who had been a lifelong
resident of Nixa and Highlandville, was a farmer and carpenter. He was a member of the
Highlandville Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Verence; one daughter, Mrs.
Charlene Raines, Nixa; two brothers, Earl of Route 2, Ozark and Max of Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Wanda Brewer and Mrs. Geraldine Russel, both of Springfield; his father,
Tommy White, Springfield and one grandchild. Arrangements were under the direction
of Harris of Ozark.
AND
White, Charley 28 Jul 1912 - 13 Apr 1975 OH 1 May 1975 p6

We wish to express our thanks to all who sent flowers, food and cards during the
loss of our loved one. Your kind actions and thoughts were deeply appreciated. The
Charley White Family.
White, Clara May (Wells) Mallonee 13 Dec 1905 - 18 Jul 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug 1995
[Note: Daughter of Walter & Emma Wells; married first ? Mallonee; married 25 Sep
1969 Orus Clifford White 4 Jun 1905 - 20 Aug 1996]
Clara May White, 89, Highlandville, died at 7:04 p.m., on Tuesday, July 18, in
Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Clara was born December 13, 1905 in Paris,
Texas, the daughter of Walter and Emma Wells. She was married to Orus White,
September 25, 1969, in Miami, Ok. She was a homemaker, and worked for many years in
a dry cleaners in Albuquerque, NM. She was a member of the Baptist Church and loved
gardening and sewing. She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and three
brothers. Survivors include her husband, Orus, Highlandville; one son, Charles Mallonee
and his wife, Shirley, of Jacksonville, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Eileen Pyne and her
husband, John, Santa Fe Springs, Calif.; Donna Brooks and her husband, Cecil, Aptos,
Calif.; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1:00
p.m. Saturday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Elmer
"Mac" McCully officiating. Burial will follow in the Highlandville Cemetery.
White, Claude R. 1879 - 10 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
Claude R. White, 83, a former resident of Highlandville, died Feb. 10 at his home
at Tulsa, Okla. Rev. Oscar Pigg, a Tulsa minister and also a former Highlandville
resident, conducted services.
White, Cleo (Adams) 8 Dec 1911 - 15 Oct 1993 OH 20 Oct 1993
[Note: Daughter of James H. & Rose Lea (Phipps) Adams; married 22 Dec 1934 Earl D.
White 9 Dec 1910 - 6 Nov 1996]
Cleo White, 81, Ozark, died at 5:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, 1993 at Ozark
Riverview Manor following a long illness. She was born Dec. 8, 1911 at Selmore. On
Dec. 22, 1934, she was united in marriage to Earl D. White at Bois D’Arc. She was a
member of Highlandville Baptist Church. She was a homemaker, wife and mother.
Preceding her in death were her parents and a sister. Survivors include her husband, Earl,
a son, Ronald, and his wife, Pat; a daughter, Wava Lou Bilyeu, and her husband, Landon,
all of Springfield; three sisters, Wilma Warren, Texas, Leora Johnson, Little Rock, Ark.,
and Mina Ruth Strausser, and her husband, Frank, St. Ann; five grandchildren, Max
White and his wife Glenda, Lea Anne Campbell, Michelle Ozee, and her husband, Rob,
and Teri Bilyeu, all of Springfield, and Tim Bilyeu, and his wife, Kristen, Houston,
Texas, and two great-grandchildren, Steve White and Leslie Campbell. Services were
held Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Chaplain Mareia Dodson
and Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
White, Clifford R. 7 Jun 1920 - 21 May 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of George & Delora White; married May]
Clifford E. White, 68, of Moundsville, West Virginia, died May 21 at
Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, after a long illness. Services for Mr.

White were held by the Lutes Funeral Home, with interment in Riverview Cemetery,
Moundsville, West Virginia. Mr. White was a retired employee of the Alexander Coal
Mine, and was a member of the Hillview Church of Christ. He was an Army veteran of
World War II. Mr. White was preceded in death by his mother and father, George and
Delora White; and by eight brothers, two sisters and one grandchild. Surviving are his
wife, May, of the home: three daughters, Linda Watson, Fairmont, West Virginia, Della
Guzek and Vicki Winland, both of Moundsville; two brothers, Hugh, Moundsville, and
Frank, Nixa; and four grandchildren, Chelsa and Logan Winland and Marie and Tim
Guzek, all of Moundsville.
White, Dean E. 1 Mar 1935 - 30 Nov 2000 CCH-N 13 Dec 2000
Dean E. White, age 65, of Chadwick, MO. passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Thursday,
Nov. 30, 2000. Mr. White was a retired Springfield Aluminum Co. employee. He was
born on March 1, 1935, in the state of Michigan to Hubert and Dora Maretta Price-White.
He married Betty Deloris Canniff-White on April 17, 1971 in Dowagiac, Michigan. Mr.
White had proudly served his country during the Korean War; and was the recipient of
four national service awards, as well as an honorable discharge. He personally enjoyed
hunting, fishing, and family camp trips. His outgoing personality was said to have made
him a good neighbor and a friend to many. He was preceded in death by four of his
children. Survivors include his wife, Betty; four daughters, Dorie May of Edwardsburg,
Michigan, Phyllis Moody and Nancy Russell, both of Niles, Michigan, and Sandy
Hamrick of Greenbriar, AR; two sons, Eldon White of Midwest City, Ok., and Bruce
White of Sparta; one sister, Betty Stine of Washatau, Wisconsin; one brother, Jay White
of Dowagiac, Michigan, 27 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Graveside
services with full military honors were held at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 4, 2000 at
the Chadwick Cemetery. Burial followed with Jerry Loveland officiating. The services
were under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home in Ozark.
White, Delbert Franklin Aug 1877 - Jan 1969 CCR 9 Jan 1969 p3
[Note: Son of John H. & Octavia (Melton) White; married 1901 Nannie Cavener 8 Jan
1882 - 29 Dec 1918; married bef 1930 Eva Whitaker]
Funeral services for Delbert F. White, 90, Mira Loma, Calif., a former resident of
Springfield and Highlandville, were held Wednesday afternoon in Mira Loma. Mr. White
died Monday morning in a Riverside, Calif. hospital after a long illness. He was a retired
aircraft mechanic and was a member of the Christian Church in Highlandville. Survivors
include two sons, Clifford White, Springfield and Lenora White, Riverside, Calif.; two
daughters, Mrs. O. O. Best, Springfield and Mrs. Agnes McClease, state of West
Virginia; a brother, Tommy White and a sister, Mrs. Ed Sims [Virginia S. “Jennie”
(White) Sims, wife of James Edgar Sims]
White, Della M. (Hammond) 28 Aug 1893 - 26 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
[Note: married Ellis White 21 Dec 1892 - 26 Mar 1975]
OZARK - Mrs. Della M. White, 94, Highlandville, died at 5:02 a.m. Monday in
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. White was a teacher for 42
years, working in Christian, Stone, Taney and Franklin counties. She was a member of
the Eastern Star at Galena and a member of the Christian Church. Surviving are two

daughters, Mrs. Sibyl Farris, Highlandville and Mrs. Kathleen Carpenter, Springfield;
two brothers, Oda Hammond, Taneyville and Acro Hammond, Rich Hill; a sister, Mrs.
Leva McPherson, Ponca City, Okla.; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Services were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Harris of Ozark Chapel with the Rev.. Robert
Lawson officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
White, E. Maxine (Abney) 8 Mar 1932 - 27 Sept 2002
E. Maxine White, 70, a longtime resident of Clever, died at 9:43 p.m. Friday,
September 27, 2002 in Sonshine Manor, after a lengthy ill ness. She was born in Camp,
Arkansas, on March 8, 1932 to Grover S. and Ressie (Ridge) Abney. Maxine was united
in marriage to Norman Dean White on September 11, 1947, and she enjoyed her lifelong
career of being a wife and mother. Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, her
parents and four brothers. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Blades and husband,
Don, Clever; her sons, Ronnie and wife, Ginny, Republic, Donnie and wife, Delaina,
Springfield, and Steve and wife, Brenda, Clever; 10 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren; two sisters and their husbands, Vicki and J.R. Gibbs, Marshfield, and
Debbie and Steve Hodges, Springfield; five brothers and their wives, Kenneth and
Tressie Abney, Ava, Albert and Sharon Abney, Brookline, Troy and Doris Abney,
Republic, Clifford and Ruth Abney, state of Texas, and Danny and Debbie Abney,
Republic; and many other very special relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at
10:30 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2002 in Meadors Chapel, Republic. Burial will follow
in Smart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, September 29 2002.
White, Earl D. 9 Dec. 1910 – 6 Nov 1996 CCH-N 11 Dec. 1996
Earl D. White 86, in Cox Medical Center South. He was born December 9, 1910,
and was the son of I.L. and Olga (Keysser) White. On December 22, 1934, he married
Cleo Adams. She preceded him in death in 1993. He was also preceded in death by two
brothers, Charley White and an infant brother. Mr. White was a farmer and a member of
Highlandville Baptist Church. Survivors include: a son, Ronald White and wife Pat,
Springfield; a daughter, Wava Lou Bilyeu and her husband, Leonard L., Springfield; five
grandchildren Max White and his wife Glenda, Lea Anne Campbell, Michelle Ozee and
her husband, Robert, all of Springfield, Tim Bilyeu and his wife Kristin, Houston, Texas,
and Teri Bilyeu, Ozark; two great grandchildren, Steven White and Leslie Campbell; a
brother, Max White, Nixa; two sisters, Geraldine Russell and Wanda Brewer, both of
Springfield; nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Saturday, November 9 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery.
White, Edna D. (Applegate) Siler 5 Apr 1906 - 4 Mar 1990 OH 15 Mar 1990
[Note: Daughter of L. D. & Myrtle (?) Applegate; married first ? Siler; married Turner
B. White]
Edna D. White, 83, E1 Dorado, Kan., and formerly of Keltner, died March 4,
1990, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado. She was born in Indian
Territory, Okla., to L.D. and Myrtle Applegate. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Turner B., and a son, Floren Siler. Survivors include a daughter, Ila Jean

Hamilton, El Dorado; two brothers, John and Calvin, Augusta, Kan.; two sisters, Leona
Patterson, Augusta, and Effie Young, Springfield; four grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren and one great great grandchild.
White, Elizabeth J. (Wilson) 6 May 1913 - 20 Jan 1969 CCR 23 Jan 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of S. Albert “Bert” & Dora (Melton) Wilson; married Frank Sam White
6 Jun 1912 - Sep 1992]
Mrs. Elizabeth J. White, 55, Springfield, died at her home at 12:50 p.m. Monday.
She was a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband,
Frank; a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Sue Andrews, Springfield; sister, Mrs. Mary Nell Pruitt,
Nixa; brother, Wilbur Wilson, Ozark; and four grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m.
today in Highlandville Baptist Church with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Lynn V.
Swadley officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery under direction of Harris
of Ozark.
White, Ellis 21 Dec 1892 - 26 Mar 1975 OH 3 Apr 1975 p9
[Note: Son of Thomas H. & Elizabeth A. (Hammons) White; married Della M. 28 Aug
1893 - 26 Dec 1977]
Services for Ellis White, 82, Highlandville, were at 10 a.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted by Ozark Masonic Lodge No. 352. Mr. White
died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Nevada nursing home of natural causes. A retired
school teacher, he had taught for 41 years in several area schools. He attended
Highlandville grade school, School of the Ozarks High School and was graduated from
Southwest Missouri State College. Mr. White taught in Branson, served six years as
athletic coach at Reeds Spring and had served as superintendent at Chadwick and
Highlandville high schools. Mr. White was postmaster at Highlandville for seven years
and was a member of Galena Masonic Lodge. He was a member of Abou Ben Adhem
Temple, Zebud Council, St. John’s Commandery and Vincel-Chapter No., 110 of
Springfield. Survivors include his wife, Della; two daughters, Mrs. Cinyl Farris, De Soto
and Mrs. Kathleen Carpenter, Nevada; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
White, Ethel May (Sutton) 1889 - 12 Aug 1954 CCR 19 Aug 1954 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel May White who died August 12 at her home in
Denver, Colo., were held Monday afternoon, August 16, at one o’clock with Rev.
William Vance officiating. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. Her husband, Ralph G. White preceded her in death
many years ago. She was a member of the Congregational Church at the time of her
death. She is survived by two sons, Ralph G. White, Jr. of Denver, Colo and Capt. John
D. White who is stationed at Okinawa; two daughter, Miss Bethe White of Grand
Junction, Colo. and Mrs. Doris Ketring of Palo Alto, Calif; six grandchildren and two
sisters, Mrs. William McVeigh and Mrs. Fred O. Wade, both of Ozark.
White, Everett H. 1 May 1913 - 24 Sep 1989 NN-E 28 Sep 1989
[Note: married Neoma]

Everett H. White, 76, of Clever, died at 4:38 a.m. Sunday in St. John's Regional
Health Center after a short illness. Services were Tuesday in Meadors Chapel with the
Revs. Robert Russell and Jerry Jones officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mr.
White was a retired farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife,
Neoma; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Danni White, Springfield; two daughters
and sons-in-law, Floe and Leslie Mickley, Billings, and Waynona and Clifford Bradley,
Strafford; a brother, Raymond, Springfield; seven grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
AND
White, Everett H. 1 May 1913 - 24 Sep 1989
Everett H. White, 76, Clever, died at 4:38 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Regional
Health Center after a short illness. He was a retired farmer and was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Neoma; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Danni White,
Springfield; two daughters and sons-in-law, Floe and Leslie Miekley, Billings, and
Waynona and Clifford Bradley, Strafford; a brother, Raymond, Springfield; seven
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in
Meadors Chapel with the Revs. Robert Russell and Jerry Jones officiating. Burial will be
in Delaware Cemetery.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
White, Famy (Moore) 1896 - 3 Oct 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1962 p5
[Note: married Jessie White]
Mrs. Famy White, 66, died at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday at her home, five miles south
of Spokane. She was a lifelong resident of Spokane and Ponce de Leon communities. She
was a member of the Spokane Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday
at Eisenhour Church with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial will be in
church cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs.
Morene Mason, Route 1, Nixa, Mrs. Jewell Holland, Spokane and Mrs., Inez Sims,
Highlandville; a brother, Millard Moore, Spokane; four sisters, Mrs. Annie Walker and
Mrs. Jessie Sartin, both of Ponce de Leon, Mrs. Lesta Henry, Everton and Mrs. Alzora
Cloud, state of California; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
White, Flossie (Jenkins) 11 Dec 1915 - 6 Jun 1996
Flossie White, 80, Springfield, died at 1:47 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 1996, in Cox
Medical Center South. She was a former garment factory inspector and was a member of
Crane First Church of God. She was a lifelong resident of the Hurley/Crane area. She is
survived by a son and his wife, Harold Rex and Barbara, Bosque, N.M.; one daughter and
her husband, Rosemary and Ron Burke, Springfield; 10 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Michael, and a daughter, Ruby
Jean. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with burial
in Mount Carmel Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time
Sunday in the funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
White, Flossie Mary (Stepp) 10 Apr 1913 - 10 Jan 1998 CCH-N 21 Jan 1998

Flossie Mary White, 84, Ozark, previously of Jamesville, died at 10:00 p.m
Saturday, January 10, 1998 in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home. Flossie was born
April 10, 1913 in Pearl, the daughter of Girvus and Minnie Alby Dotson Stepp. She was
married to Sebastian White, September 13, 1944 in Marshfield. She was retired from
Lilly Tulip with 22 years of service. She was a member of the Ozark General Baptist
Church. In her leisure time she enjoyed sewing quilts and going to garage sales. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Sebastian, March 28, 1997, her parents, two sisters and
two brothers. Survivors include a son and his wife, Stanley and Judy White, Clever, a
granddaughter, Symmar Misemer, and a great-grandson, Garrett Misemer both of Fair
Grove. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m: Wednesday in Harris a Heritage Funeral
Home, Ozark with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in the
Jamesville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
White, Frank L. 14 Dec 1924 - 16 Jul 2006 SN-L 18 Jul 2006
[Note: married 6 Nov 1946 Effie Alice Pruitt]
Frank L. White, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend went home to meet
our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 16, 2006, after a short illness at Cox South. Frank
was born December 14, 1924, in Moundsville, West Virginia. He was the youngest of 13
children. During World War II, Frank bravely and honorably served his country in the
United States Army. He was in the Third Division, 7th Regiment of Company B. He
leaves behind several fellow comrades and friends. He received many military honors
and was a member of the Military Order of The Purple Heart in Springfield, and the
American Legion and VFW in Nixa. On November 6, 1946, he and Effie Alice Pruitt
were united in marriage. They have lived in the Nixa community for 60 years. Frank was
employed by Dayco Corporation for 21 years where his co-workers quickly became
lifelong friends. Frank loved to hunt, fish, and go Sucker Grabin'. He was well known for
his community vegetable gardens, and his flowers were the pride of his neighborhood.
Frank was a Christian and dearly loved his church family of Calvary Bible Church in
Nixa. Survivors include his loving wife, Effie, of the home; two daughters, Suzie Frost
and husband, Basil, Springfield, and Sheila Sperry and husband, Keith, Billings; five
grandchildren, Angie Staab and husband, Bert, Christa Bennett and husband, Brian, Kim
Patterson and husband, Matt, Kent Frost and wife, Nikki, and Mark January and wife,
Jenni; three great-granddaughters, Emilyann Staab, Avery Bennett and Marabell January;
and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Bill White;
his mother, Delores (Nice) White; his father, George White; 10 brothers and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa,
with Rev. Joseph Fahl and Military Chaplin Jimmy Young officiating. Burial will follow
in Delaware Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, July 18, in the
funeral home.
White, Frank Sam 6 Jun 1912 - 8 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
Frank (Sam) White, 80, Springfield, died in his home following a long illness. He
was born June 6, 1912, in Christian County, the son of Willis and Betty (Martin) White.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Elizabeth White, in 1969. He
is survived by his wife, Opal, of the home; daughter, Marilyn Sue Andrews, Billings; four
grandchildren, Dennis Andrews, Springfield; Chris Andrews, Willard; Diana Herane,

Springfield; Keith Andrews, Tulsa, Okla.; a stepdaughter, Pat Compton, Cabool; four
great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters,
Helen Hedgpeth and Luva Rohr, both of Nixa. Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 17,
at 2 p.m. in the Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday in the funeral home.
White, Glenda Diane (Jones) 21 Oct 1958 - 19 Nov 2004 SN-L 21 Nov 2004
Glenda Diane White, 46, of Nixa, was born Oct. 21, 1958, in Springfield, Mo., to
Preston and Josephine (Jennings) Jones. She died Nov. 19, 2004, at Cox South Hospital,
Springfield, Mo. Diana and Gregory were married Aug. 21, 1976, at Nixa. She was a
clerk at a dry cleaners in Nixa. Surviving are her husband, Gregory; son Greg and
daughter Amanda; four grandchildren, Sabrina, Zachary, Adrianna and Mason; her
parents, Preston and Josephine Jones of Nixa; one brother, Mike and wife Susan Jones;
and sister Darlane and husband Jim Phipps, all of Nixa. Funeral services will be Tuesday,
Nov 23, at 10 a.m. in Protem Community Church with burial in Protem Cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday evening, Nov. 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Forsyth Whelchel
Chapel.
White, Glessa (Cupp) 1897 - 22 May 1955 CCR 26 May 1955 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Glessa White, 58, who died May 22 were held
Wednesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark with Rev. Faust Matthews
officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Chaffin.
Early in life, she became a member of the Ozark Christian Church. Survivors include her
husband, Landon T. White; one son, Robert W. White of Kansas City; three daughters,
Mrs. Janice Bluff and Mrs, Virginia Vinson of Springfield and Mrs. Ivan Boren of
Leavenworth, Kan.; five grandchildren, a brother, Robert Cupp of Kansas City and a
sister, Mrs. Bessie Cameron also of Kansas City.
White, Howard C. 12 Nov 1923 - 19 Mar 1990
Howard C. White, 66, Brookline, died at 7:55 a.m. Monday in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield, apparently of a heart attack. He was formerly of Downey,
Calif., where he was a member of the Church of Christ. He was a retired carpenter and a
veteran of the U.S. Army. He had been a resident of Brookline for 11 years. He is
survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Jerry, Brookline, and Raymond, Ash Grove; his
mother, Ethel White, Billings; four brothers, Harvey, Aurora, Lynn, Springfield, and R.
T. and Richard, both of Billings; two sisters, Ruth Yocum, Brookline, and Ida Sartin,
Billings; five grandchildren, Shannon White, Troy Peterson, Eric Snow, Lisa White and
Tricia Peterson; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in
Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, with the Rev. Randall Moody officiating. Burial will
be in Manley Cemetery, Manley. The chapel will be open Wednesday morning.
Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans or Manley Cemetery.
(Springfield (MO) News-Leader – 21 March 1990)
White, Ina Bernita (Russell) 2 Apr 1919 – 11 Jan 1992 NN-E 20 Feb 1992

Ina Bernita White, 72, Nixa, died Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 11, 1992 in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born April 2, 1919 in Highlandville to
Charles and Lona Maples Russell. She is survived by a son, Hal White, Nixa; two
daughters, Judith Roy, Clever, and Kayla Maloney, Nixa; a brother, Junior Sims,
Highlandville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Services were held Feb.
13 in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Bob Cross officiating. Burial followed
in Spokane Cemetery.
White, J. D. 9 Dec 1916 - 19 Apr 2005 SN-L 21 Apr 2005
[Note: married first Esther; married second Phyllis French]
J. D. White, Crane, Mo., son of Jim and Emma (Gardner) White was born
December 9, 1916, in Aurora, Mo., and departed this life April 19, 2005, in St. John's
Hospital, Springfield, Mo., at the age of 88 years, four months, and 10 days. J.D. was a
carpenter and home builder until becoming foreman of all maintenance in Aurora for
Juvenile Shoe Corporation. He retired from Juvenile Shoe Corporation in his early 60's.
J.D. had lived in Crane the past three years, having lived in Aurora, Shell Knob, and
Ozark. He was a member of the Elsey Baptist Church. J.D. was preceded in death by his
parents, and his first wife, Esther. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis (French) White, of
the home; two sons, Jim and Don, both of Springfield; one step-daughter, Sharon Barree
of Fiskdale, Mass.; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2005, in
Elsey Baptist Church (four miles south of Crane on Highway 413) with Rev. David
Berryhill officiating. Burial will be in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora, under the direction
of Manlove Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane. Visitation is from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American
Heart Association.
White, Jack E. 3 Oct 1927 - 8 Mar 2004 SN-L 9 Mar 2004
[Note: Son of Henry & Floribel White; married 9 Apr 1965 Betty Sue]
Jack E. White, 76, Nixa, went to be with his Lord, at 1:24 a.m. March 8, 2004 in
his home. The son of Henry and Floribel White, he was born Oct. 3, 1927 in Granite City,
Ill. He was a contractor, USMC Veteran of WWII, and member of Calvary Bible Church
in Nixa. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Donna Washam Feb. 12,
2004, and a sister Jean Gillies. He is survived by his wife, Betty Sue White to whom he
was wed on April 9, 1965; two sons Edward White and wife, Janice, Orlando, Fla. and
Danny White, Nixa; one daughter, Debbie Lunn and husband Mike, Springfield; a son in
law Edwin Washam, Springfield; three brothers: Joe and Lee White, Springfield, Charles
White, NC; one sister: Carolyn Hupp, Springfield; five grandchildren; one great-grandson
and many nieces and nephews. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday in the Missouri State
Veterans Shelter with Paul Swadley officiating. Visitation will be 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorials are suggested to FairHaven
Children’s Home.
White, Jana Earleen (Peabody) 12 May 1959 - 2 Jun 1989 NN-E 8 Jun 1989
[Note: Daughter of ? & Floreen (?) Peabody; married Terry White]

Jana Earlene White, 30, of Neosho, died at 8:17 p.m. June 2 from injuries she
received in an automobile accident on Highway 71, north of Neosho. Surviving are her
husband, Terry; two children, Lydia and Cody, both of the home; her mother, Floreen
Peabody, Cabool; and two brothers, Craig Peabody, Nixa, and Mark Peabody, Carl
Junction.
White, Jessie 1889 - 29 Apr 1961 CCR 4 May 1961 p5
Funeral services for Jesse White, 71, of the Spokane community who died Friday
in the Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Monday in Eisenhour Church
with the Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with
Harris of Nixa in charge. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Mr. White
is survived by his wife, Fanny; three daughters, Mrs. Norene Maxon of Nixa; Mrs. Jewell
Holland of Spokane and Mrs. Inez Sims of Highlandville; four grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.
White, Jimmie 26 Nov 1880 - 24 Feb 1948 CCR 26 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of James Willis & Mary "Polly" Ann (Cunningham) White]
Funeral services for Jimmy White, 67, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2
o’clock at the Highlandville Church of Christ, under direction of the Chaffin Funeral
Home of Ozark. Burial was in the White cemetery. Mr. White died Tuesday at the home
of his brother, Louis White, at Highlandville. He was a native of Christian county and
had been an invalid most of his life.
White, John E. 19 Nov 1883 - 12 Jul 1966 CCR 14 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: Son of John H. & Octavia (Melton) White; married first Lois Cook 7 Jun 1891 11 Apr 1930; second wife may have been Alpha J. Ervin 19 Sep 1894 - 2 Jul 1979, but
that’s unproven]
Johnnie E. White, 82, a long-time resident of the Jamesville community in Stone
County, died at 1:12 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He is survived by
his wife, Alpha; four sons, Silas, Los Angeles, Sebastian and Lycurgus, both of Nixa and
Confrey, Clever; two brothers, Tommy, Highlandville and Delbert, Mira Loma, Calif.;
two sisters, Mrs. Jennie Sims, Highlandville and Mrs. Alice Hannah, Nixa; seven
grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 Thursday in
Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. James Kimball officiating. Burial was in Spokane
Cemetery.
White, John E. 8 Jun 1934 - 15 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: Son of E. C. “Shorty” & ? (?) White]
Funeral services for John E. White, 45, of Ozark, were held last Friday in the
Roller Chapel, Mountain Home, Ark. with burial in the Buford Cemetery. Mr. White was
dead on arrival June 12 at St. John’s Regional Health Center after apparently suffering a
heart attack while working at the Ozark Printing Co. He was formerly of Mountain Home
and had lived in Ozark since September 1978. He was a veteran of Korean War.
Survivors include two daughters, Miss Heidi Lucinda White, Grand Prairie, Texas and
Miss Kristi Jo White, Granola, Okla.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. “Shorty” White,
Buford, Ark.; eight sisters, Mrs. Alice Thorn, North Little Rock, Ark,, Mrs. Lorene

Parker, Midway, Ark., Mrs. Burnice Stout, Mrs. Bernice Mantle and Mrs. Marthe Lee, all
of Buford, Ark., Mrs. Phyllis Kendall, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Imogene Marle, Chewalah,
Wash. and Mrs. Nelda Thomas, Ozark; and two brothers, Kenneth, Flippin, Ark and
Jimmy. Buford, Ark.
White, John George 10 Feb 1926 - 31 Aug 2002 CCH-N 11 Sep 2002
[Note: married Joanita]
John George White, 76, Clever, died Aug. 31, 2002, at in his home. He was a
retired inspector at Armco Steel. Survived by his wife, Joanita; two sons, Jerry White of
St. Louis, and Johnny White and wife Debbie of Lawrence, Kan.; two daughters, Joyce
Ann Harris and husband Leroy of Raymore, and Debbie Eaton and husband Bob of
Billings; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Annabell George of
Kansas City, Kan., and Virginia Prine and husband Henry of Rogers, Ark.; one brother,
William Wesley White Jr. and wife Joanna of Walnut Grove; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins, and friends. Funeral services were held at Calvary Bible Church in
Nixa Sept. 4 with Rev. Joe Fahl officiating the service. Burial was in the Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield with full military honors.
White, Joseph “Joe” 3 Mar 1887 - 13 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
Services for Joe White, 92 of Aurora, father of Wade White of Billings, were held
last Saturday in Aurora. Mr. White was a retired farmer. He died June 13 in Aurora
Nursing Center after an illness of a year.
White, Kari Ann Jun 1974 - Dec 1975 OH 18 Dec 1975 p7
[Note: Daughter of Craig K. & ? (Graham) White]
NIXA - Graveside services for Kari Ann White, 18-month old daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Craig K. White, Nixa were at 10 a.m. Wednesday in White Chapel Cemetery,
Springfield with Rev. C. E. Atkins officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of
Harris Chapel of Ozark. The child was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital Sunday
afternoon after she was injured in an auto accident on U. S. 160 three miles south of
Springfield. Surviving besides her parents are her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert C. White, Route 2, Nixa; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Graham,
Kimberling City; paternal great grandmothers, Mrs. Sadie E. McAllister, Rogersville and
Mrs. Minnie R. White, Rogers, Ark; and maternal great grandmother, Mrs. Adah
Graham, Kimberling City.
White, Lee 27 Apr 1921 - 18 Dec 2006 SN-L 20 Dec 2006
[Note: Son of Henry & Marie (Martin) White; married 7 Jul 1951 Dorothy Hendrickson]
Lee White, 85, Nixa, Mo., departed this life Monday, December 18, 2006, at his
home. He was born April 27, 1921, in Springfield, Mo., to Henry and Marie (Martin)
White. Lee became a Christian as a young adult and was a member of South Haven
Baptist Church. Lee was not always visible with his concern and compassion, preferring
to quietly serve his family and friends. Lee served in the Marines for a brief period, but
was injured in training. Lee was united in marriage to Dorothy Hendrickson on July 7,
1951, and to this union four children were born. He was a longtime car salesman in
Springfield and made many friends among his customers. He assisted with his son's Boy

Scout troop, and rarely missed a performance or recital of one of his children or
grandchildren. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jack and Joe
White; one sister, Doris Jean Gillis; sister and brother-in-law, Dr. Louis and Bernice
Johnson; and brothers-in-law, Reverend Bernard Corn and Robert Kunkel. Survivors
include his wife Dorothy, of 55 years; four children, Terri Carrington, of Nixa, Kimberly
and Robert Fulkerson, of Maui, Hawaii, John and Terri White, of Springfield, and Pamela
and David Hufford, of Kirkwood. He was PaPa to 11 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. Also surviving Lee is one brother, Charles White and one sister, Carolyn
White. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2006, at Greenlawn
Funeral Home South with Dr. J.R. Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia
Cemetery, Dallas County, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral
Home South, 441 W. Battlefield, Springfield.
White, Leona Mae (Blume) 27 Aug 1910 - 13 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Daughter of Arthur & Hattie (Baker) Blume; married Myron Joseph White 31 Aug
1909 - 3 Dec 1987]
Leona Mae White, 82, Ozark, died in her home Tuesday, July 13, at 7:47 p.m.
following a long illness. Leona Blume was born on Aug. 27, 1910 in Mexico, Mo., the
daughter of Arthur and Hattie Baker Blume. She was united in marriage on Oct. 14,
1931, to Myron J. White. To this union two sons were born, Robert and Ivan. She was a
resident of Ozark for over 61 years. She and her husband operated the White family farm.
she was a member of the Selmore Christian Church, a No. 98, as well as past worthy
matron. she is survived by her son, Robert and his wife Suzanne, Springfield; and
grandchildren Jamison and Ashley, also of Springfield. Funeral services were Saturday,
July 17, at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Michael McGinnis and
the Rev. Faust Matthews officiating. Burial followed at the White Cemetery, Ozark.
White, Lloyd E. “Bill” 10 Apr 1909 - Oct 1974
Lloyd “Bill” White, 65, a Route 1, Billings, retired farmer, died at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday at St. John’s “Hospital, Springfield, after a brief illness. Surviving are his wife,
Margaret E.; three sons, Earl of Coalinga, Calif., Gerald of New Orleans, and Billy of
Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Wilma Barrett and Mrs. Mary Hays, both of Clever,
and Mrs. Betty Meacheam, Springfield; three brothers, Everett of Clever, Louis of
Lakeland, Ill., and Raymond of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Nixa,
with the Rev. Ray Geren officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Carmel Cemetery near
Clever.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
White, Lockie ( ) Wellbaum 1885 - 24 Jul 1968 CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
[Note: married second Thomas L. White 30 Aug 1880 - 24 Aug 1976]
Mrs. Lockie Wellbaum White, 83, Highlandville resident for the past 19 years,
died at 8:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 in Mercy Villa after a lingering illness. Born in
Greene County, Mrs. White was a former Springfield resident and a member of the
Baptist church. She is survived by her husband, Tom L.; two sons, Wilber Wellbaum,
Buffalo, Arthur Wellbaum, Monett; one daughter, Mrs. Maxine Stinson, Springfield;

three stepsons, Earl White, Ozark, Charlie and Max White, both of Nixa; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Sherman Brewer and Mrs. Geraldine Russell, both of Springfield; 13
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday at
Klingner Funeral Home in Springfield with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.
White, Loyd E. “Bill” 10 Apr 1909 - 27 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Son of George & Anna (Tettenhorst) White; married 12 Jul 1928 Margaret
Conrad 22 Dec 1909 - 28 Mar 2001]
BILLINGS - Loyd “Bill” White, 63, a Route 1, Billings, retired farmer, died at
2:30 p.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a brief illness. Surviving are his
wife, Margaret E.; three sons, Earl of Coalings, Calif.. Gerald of New Orleans and Billy
of Tulsa, Okla.; three daughters, Mrs. Wilma Barrett and Mrs. Mary Hays, both of Clever
and Mrs. Betty Meacheam, Springfield; three brothers, Everett of Clever, Louis of Lacon,
Ill. and Raymond of Springfield; 18 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral
services were arranged by Harris of Nixa.
White, Lucinda F. 9 Jun 1878 - 19 May 1971 CCR 20 May 1971 p4
[Note: married Benjamin F. White 24 Dec 1875 - 19 May 1951]
A 63-year resident of Clever, Mrs. Lucinda F. White, 92, died at 11:50 a.m.
Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield. She was a member of the Clever
Christian Church, where funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday. The Rev.
Byron Clark will officiate. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery, under direction of
Harris of Nixa. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Eliza Wilder and Mrs. Dottie Rogers,
both of Springfield, Mrs. Mary D. Watts, Ozark and Mrs. Faye Hall, Tulsa; 11
grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and 14 great, great grandchildren.
White, Margaret Ellen (Conrad) 22 Dec 1909 - 28 Mar 2001
Margaret Ellen White, 91, passed away March 28, 2001, in Sonshine Manor,
Republic, Mo. Margaret was born December 22, 1909, in Hurley, Mo., to Samuel
Labrenth and Mary Elizabeth Conrad, the sixth child of eleven children. She grew up in
Hurley, Mo., where she was a member of the Hurley United Methodist Church. Most of
her life was spent on a farm near Union City, Mo., being a homemaker and taking care of
her family. Margaret loved to garden. With the death of her husband, Lloyd E. White in
1974, she moved to Republic, Mo., where she lived the remainder of her life. Margaret
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lloyd E. “Bill” White; a son, Earl
Eugene White; a daughter-in-law, Phyllis White; a grandson, Lloyd Dee White; two sonsin-law, Bill Meacheam and Blanton Barrett; seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors
include her daughters, Betty Meacheam, Springfield, Faye Barrett, Clever, and Mary
Hays and her husband, Bob, Clever; two sons, Jerry White and his wife, Dee, Picayune,
Mississippi, and Bill White and his wife, JoAnn, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; a sister,
Louise Andrus of Republic; a sister-in-law, Mildred Conrad of Hurley; 17 grandchildren;
32 great-grandchildren; seven great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Mt. Carmel Cemetery,
south of Clever, with the Rev. Dennis Bowling officiating under direction of Meadors
Funeral Home, Clever. The Clever chapel was open at 11:00 a.m. Friday with visitation
from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
White, Marty Dee 5 Feb 1967 - 14 Nov 2005 SN-L 16 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of David Ray & Connie Louise (Conrad) White; married Sarah Cutbirth]
Marty Dee White, 38, Hurley, passed from this life Monday, November 14, 2005,
in Crane, Missouri, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born February 5, 1967,
in Aurora, Missouri, the son of David Ray and Connie Louise (Conrad) White. Marty
enjoyed spending time with his children, fishing, hunting, and was a blood donor. He was
preceded in death by his father; a sister, Jeannie Gaylene; and a special father-in-law,
Richard Cutbirth. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; three children, a son, Seth White,
and two daughters, KyLee White, and Laken White, all of Nixa; his mother, Connie Dean
and a brother, Brandon Dean, both of Hurley; four sisters, Anna Howard and Janet White,
both of Marionville, Arelene Bolin, Crane, and Meriand White, Springfield; his motherin-law, Betty Cutbirth; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 17, 2005, in Wrights Chapel,
Hurley, with Rev. Rick Flood officiating, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home,
Clever. Burial will follow in White Cemetery, Clever. The Clever funeral home chapel
will be open at 1 p.m., with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. this evening.
White, Max Delanie 1 Apr 1914 - 22 Oct 2000 CCH-N 25 Oct 2000
Max Delaine White, age 86, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2000 in
Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born April 1, 1914 in Highlandville, the
son of Thomas L. and Olga Keysser White. On June 17, 1939 he and Ineze Rhea were
married. Mr. White was employed by Kraft, Inc., retiring in 1974. He attended Calvary
Bible Church. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
Survivors include: His wife of 61 years, Ineze; a daughter and her husband, Sheryl and
Denny Farthing, Nixa; two grandchildren, Chris Farthing and his wife Robin, Nixa and
Diana Farthing, Springfield; a great-granddaughter, Ali Farthing; two sisters, Wanda
Brewer, and Geralding Russell, both of Springfield; nieces, nephews; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Earl and Charley White and
an infant brother. A graveside funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 25 at
Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Arrangements are
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
White, Merle G. 30 Mar 1902 - 18 Feb 1993 OH 24 Feb 1993
[Note: married William A. “Cracky” White 18 Apr 1902 - 21 May 1988]
Merle G. White, 90, Spokane, died at 11:37 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 18, 1993 at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born May 30, 1902 in Republic. In 1926, she
married William A. “Cracky” White. She was preceded in death by her husband, William
A. White, and three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her son, Robert White,
Oklahoma City, Okla., and her daughter, Flodine Pippert, Waverly, Ohio; three
grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
White, Michael Allen 1952 - 26 Nov 1981 OH 3 Dec 1981
[Note: Son of William & Joyce (Graves) White; married Jean]

Michael White Private family services for Michael Allen White, 29, Springfield,
were held Nov. 28 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. Fred Needy
officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mr. White died Nov. 26 from injuries
received in a motorcycle accident on Highway 65 south of Ozark. Survivors include his
wife, Jean; two sons, Darrell and Bradley, both of the home; his father, William,
Halfway; his mother, Joyce, Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Donna Cochran, Mrs. Rebecca
Davis and Miss Robin White, all of Springfield, and Mrs. Cheryl Cimino, of the state of
Indiana; four brothers, Anthony, of the state of Florida, William and Randall, both of
Springfield, and Gregory, Nixa; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Graves,
Springfield.
White, Nora 12 Dec 1891 - 20 Dec 1987 OH 24 Dec 1987
[Note: may be a Phillips or Merritt - Nora born in Dec 1891 were in those families on
1900 census; married Thomas R. White 15 Sep 1884 - 29 Mar 1958]
Nora White, 96, of Billings, died Sunday morning at Springfield General Hospital
following a long illness Services for Mrs. White were held Tuesday at Meadors Chapel,
Billings, with the Revs. Melvin Stapp and Pete Wells officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery. Mrs. White was a member of the Billings First Baptist Church, the Royal
Neighbors, and W.P.F.A. She is survived by two nieces.
White, Orus Clifford 4 Jun 1905 – 20 Aug 1996 CCH-N 28 Aug 1996
Orus Clifford White, 91, Highlandville, passed away at 2:42 a.m. Tuesday,
August 20, 1996, in Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing Home following a short stay in Cox
Medical Center. Orus was born June 4,1906 in Highlandville, the son of Louis and
Malissa Ellingsworth White. He was a retired farmer, barber and also was employed by
Phillips Oil Co. as a pipeline worker in Oklahoma. His hobbies were gardening, clock
making and hand crafts. He had many stories to tell about the old times. He wrote an
article for the Ozark Museum and one was printed by Hank Billings. His friends compared him to Colonel Sanders because of his white goatee. He was baptized November
24, 1943 and is a member of Highlandville Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by
two wives, Alta in 1967 and Clara in 1995; his parents, three sisters, Lena, Thelma and
Sally. Survivors include two daughters, Eileen Fyne and her husband, John, Santa Fe
Springs, Ca., and Donna Brooks, Aptos, Cal, one stepson, Charles Mallonee and his wife,
Shirley, Jacksonville, Ark., 3 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday in Harris a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Elmer “Mac” McCully officiating. Burial followed in the Highlandville Cemetery.
White, Pheobe Delphia (Lee) 1891 - 12 Mar 1952 CCR 24 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of William S. & Sarah (McGinnis) Lee; married Clay White]
Phoebe Delphia White, 60, wife of Clay White, succumbed to a sudden heart
attack Wednesday, March 12, at their home, 531 W State St., Ontario, Ca. Mrs. White
moved to Ontario some 22 years ago from Highlandville, MO. She was a member of the
Christian church in Ontario. Survivors, other than her husband, are four daughters, Mrs.
J.H. Farrar, Ontario, Mrs. Gene Stites, Fontana, Mrs. Emmett Meadows and Mrs. Floyd
Logue of Pomona; two sons, Ward White, Ontario and Jess White, Bellflower; a sister ,
Mrs. J. D. Wolfe and a half-brother, Tom Lee, both of Ponce de Leon, MO. Funeral

services were held Friday, March 14, in the Richardson chapel in Ontario with Rev.
Robert Dennis, pastor of the Temple Baptist church officiating. Interment was in the
Bellevue Cemetery in that city.
White, Ples M. 12 May 1895 - 12 May 1971
CCR 20 May 1971 p4
Ples M. White, 76 of Billings, died at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Mt.
Vernon State Sanatorium following a long illness. Surviving is a brother, Dee White of
Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cantrell Chapel in Billings with
the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in White Cemetery.
White, Press W. 3 Jun 1894 - 20 Oct 1971 CCR 21 Oct 1971 p1
[Note: Son of Lennox & Alice White]
Press W. White, 77, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of Highlandville, died at
3:25 a.m. Wednesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after an illness of several
weeks. Mr. White was a veteran of World War I. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Lora
Wells, Springfield and Miss Edith White and Mrs. Grace Wilson, both of Oklahoma City,
Okla., a brothers, Allen White of Spokane and several nieces and nephews. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Highlandville Cemetery.
White, R.T. 26 Aug 1931 - 15 Jun 2006 SN-L 17 Jun 2006
[Note: Son of Richard & Ethel (Wilson) White; married Faye]
R.T. White, 74, of Billings, died Thursday, June 15, 2006, in his home. He was
born to Richard and Ethel Wilson White on August 26, 1931, in Ponce de Leon, Mo. He
was a machinist and a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include four daughters, Janice
Rohlman, of Billings, Jill Medlin and husband Garrie, of Marionville, Tracy "Renee"
Wilson and husband Randy, of Republic, and Nancy Johnson and husband Stephen of
Billings; one brother, Lynn White and wife Alene, of Springfield; one sister, Ruth Yocum
and husband Fred, of Battlefield; one brother-in-law, Rex Mooneyham and wife Louella
of Aurora; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
by his parents; his wife Faye; four brothers, Gerald, Howard, Richard, and Harvey; and
one sister, Ida Sartin. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday, June 19 in the Billings Full
Gospel Church under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Wade
Chapel Cemetery, Republic. Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral chapel.
White, Ralph 11 Jul 1917 - 13 Apr 2004 SN-L 14 Apr 2004
[Note: Son of Ralph & Ethel White; married Dorothy Lane]
Ralph White, 86, died in his Green Valley, AZ home on April 13 after a long
battle with emphysema. Donations may be made to HOSPICE Family Care of Tucson in
lieu of flowers. Raised in rural Christian County, the son of Ralph and Ethel White, he
was one of six graduates from Highlandville High School in 1934 where he was known
as "June." Following school he worked at the sanatorium in Mt. Vernon, where he met
and married Dorothy Lane. She survives him as do a son, Lane White of Roseville, CA
and a daughter, Sandra White of Parker, CO. He is also survived by two sisters, Beth
Graham and Doris Hart both of Pacific Grove, CA; one brother John D. White of

Springfield; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and many relatives in the
Ozarks.
White, Randy Bill 1958 - 20 May 1962 CCR 24 May 1962 p1
[Note: Son of Frank & Effie (Pruitt) White]
Randy Bill White, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank White, Nixa, died at
7:30 a.m. Sunday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. The youth had been ill since last
October, suffering from a brain tumor. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two
sisters, Marilyn Sue and Sheila Gay, both of the home and maternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. F. Pruitt of Nixa. Services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Nixa First
Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy and the Rev. Bill Evans officiating. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris.
White, Ray 1901 - 20 Jul 1969 CCR 24 Jul 1969 p8
Funeral services were Friday for a lifelong Newton County resident, Ray White,
68, who was found dead about 8:30 p.m. Sunday near his Stark City home after suffering
an apparent heart attack. A farmer and member of Newtonia Baptist Church, Mr. White is
survived by two sons, Harold, Pierce City and Silas, Stark City; two daughters, Mrs. Irma
Rice, Ozark, and Mrs. Grace Donaldson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; four brothers, Frank,
Tulsa, Okla., M. C., Pierce City, Claude, Stark City, and Russell, Pittsburg, Kan.; three
sisters, Mrs. Edith Carter, Fairview, Mrs. Ola Clayton, San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Maye
Treblecock, Westville, Okla.; and eight grandchildren, Funeral services were at 10 a.m.
Friday in Newtonia Baptist Church, with the Rev. Audrey Puckett officiating. Burial was
in nearby Mound Chapel Cemetery under direction of Clark of Neosho.
White, Robert C. 11 Aug 1918 - Oct 1977 OH 27 Oct 1977 p7
[Note: Son of ? & Minnie (?) White; married Juanita]
NIXA - Services for Robert C. “Bob” White, 59, Nixa, an area musical entertainer
were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with the Rev. C. E.
Atkins officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. Mr. White died early Saturday
in his home after suffering an apparent heart attack, according to a funeral home
spokesman. A survivor previously omitted was his mother, Mrs. Minnie White, Rogers,
Ark. A 50-year resident of Springfield, he was a member of the Kingway United
Methodist Church. Mr. White served with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a
country music performer on KWTO Radio, Springfield during the 1930s and early 1940s.
Mr. White, A bass player and singer, performed on the Five Star Jubilee, Ozark Jubilee
and Slim Wilson Show. During his career, he also toured with the Rex Allen group and
Tall Timber trio and currently was the manager for the Martins and Boys country and
music group. Surviving are his wife, Juanita; a daughter, Mrs. Carol Lynn Duvall, and a
son, Craig, both of Nixa; two brothers, T. J. and Andy, both of Springfield; a sister, Mrs.
Bertie Scott, Rogers, Ark.; and one grandchild. Services will be announced by Greenlawn
Battlefield South of Springfield.
White, Robert Francis 12 Sept 1929 - 5 Mar 2003
Robert Francis White, age 73, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2003
in his home. He was born September 12, 1929 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served in the

National Guard, Army and Air Force. Mr. White worked for DuTeau Chevrolet many
years, and retired after nine years at Eastridge Elementary School. Following retirement,
he and his wife, Betty, moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas in 1991, and then to Nixa,
Missouri in May, 2001. He enjoyed family, friends and his children, and loved to fish,
hunt, bowl and socialize with friends and family. Survivors include his wife of over 49
years, Betty J.; children, Timothy, Sandra and friend Victor Keller, and Marilyn and
friend, Don Deed, all of Lincoln, Nebraska; two grandchildren, Joseph Bracha and
Chelsie Harmon, both of Lincoln; a brother-in-law, Marvin Sheldon, Lincoln; and nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. “Jack” and Louise
White; sister Wilma Jean Sheldon; and Becker and White grandparents. Funeral services
will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, Missouri, with
Pastor Carl Curtis and Pastor Stefan Eubanks officiating. Burial will follow in
McConnell-Bledsoe Cemetery, Nixa. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the
funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, Mar 7 2002.
White, Ruble E. 7 Jul 1924 - 11 Aug 1979 OH 16 Aug 1979 p11
[Note: married Lucille]
Services for R. E. White, 55, Route 2, Rogersville were held Tuesday in
Greenlawn Battlefield South Chapel with Lindsey F. Garmon officiating. Burial was in
Springfield National Cemetery. Mr. White died Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield, apparently of a heart attack. Mr. White, formerly of Tennessee, had
lived in the area for the past nine years. He was a teacher at Graff Area Vo-Tech Center
and a Church of Christ minister, serving churches at Center Point, Rogersville and
Marshfield. He was a member of the East Grand Church of Christ and a World War II
Navy Seabee. Survivors include his wife, Lucille; three sons, R. E., Jr., Saltillo, Tenn,,
William Larry, Rogersville, and Orville Clyde, Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Sharon
Elaine George, Springfield and Miss Mary Angela White of the home; two brothers, Roy
G., Jr., Huntsville, Ala and Dr. William Boyce, Laurel, Miss. and five grandchildren.
White, Sarah Alice (Fox) 2 Jul 1872 - 2 Aug 1964
CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Cordelia “Delia” (Carter) Fox; married Lenox White 14
Feb 1869 - 13 Oct 1924]
Mrs. Sarah Alice White, 92, died Sunday at 4:45 p.m. in her home south of
Highlandville. A member of the Highlandville Church of Christ, she moved to the
community as a child and had resided at the same place 60 years. Mrs. White is survived
by two sons, Press White of the home and Allen White of Spokane; three daughters, Mrs.
Lora Wells, 608 West Walnut, Springfield, Miss Ethel White and Mrs. Grace Wilson,
both of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Mrs, Mae Phipps, of Highlandville and Mrs. Clara
Landers of Willard; six grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were
at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel at Ozark. The Rev. Howard Blevins officiated,
and burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
White, Sebastian Gilsaw 17 Oct 1911 - 28 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr 1997
[Note: Son of Johnny E. and Lois White; married 13 Sep 1941 Flossie Stepp]
Sebastian Gilsaw White, 86, Ozark, died Friday, March 28, 1997, in Cox Medical
Center, South. Sebastian was born October 17, 1911, in Ponce De Leon, Missouri, the

son of Johnny E. and Lois White. He was married to Flossie Stepp on September 13,
1941, in Marshfield, Missouri. He was a farmer most of his life, but had many jobs,
including the old Frisco Railroad shops, and for years at various glass shops in
Springfield. He was an outdoorsman, loving both fishing and hunting. He is preceded in
death by his parents; a sister, Lebertia White; and a brother, Lycurgus White. Survivors
include his wife of 55 years, Flossie, a resident of Ozark Riverview Manor Nursing
Home; a son, Stan and his wife, Jody White, Clever; two brothers, Silas White,
Hinderson, Nevada, and Confrey "Dude" White, Jamesville, Missouri; a granddaughter,
Summer Misemer; and a great-grandson, Garrett Misemer, both of Bois D'Arc. Funeral
services were held Monday at 10:00 a.m. in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial followed in the Jamesville Cemetery,
Jamesville, Missouri.
White, Thomas L. 30 Aug 1880 - 24 Aug 1976 OH 2 Sep 1976 p6
[Note: Son of John Holland & Octavia (Melton) White; married Olga E. Keysser 16 Mar
1881 - 30 Mar 1942; 1900 census gives Aug 1879 birthdate; tombstone gives Oct 1880]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Thomas L. White, 97, a longtime
Highlandville resident, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the
Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery. Mr. White died at
1:35 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield.
White, Thomas Ned 1 Oct 1918 - 13 Sep 1950 CCR 21 Sep 1950
[Note: Son of James Willis & Elizabeth (Martin) White; married 15 May 1943 Hazel
Russell]
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon for Thomas Ned White, 31,
of Highlandville. He died September 13. Services were conducted in the Highlandville
Baptist Church with the Rev. Worth Caughron officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville cemetery with Harris of Nixa in charge. Mr. White was born October 1,
1918, at Highlandville where he later attended grade and high school and spent the
remainder of his life. He was the son of James Willis and Elizabeth Martin White, who
preceded him in death. On May 15, 1943, he was united in marriage to Hazel Russell,
who survives him. Other survivors include three brothers, Jewel and Frank White of
Route 1 Ozark and William White of Berkeley, California; three sisters, Mrs. Glesa
Hammond, of Rock Island, Illinois, Mrs. Luva Rhor of Lancaster, Pa., and Mrs. Helen
Hedgpeth of Nixa; and by several nieces and nephews.
White, Thomas R. 15 Sep 1884 - 29 Mar 1958
Thomas R. White, 74, a retired carpenter, died early Saturday in his home at
Billings following a heart attack. He had been a resident of Billings since 1931.
Survivors are his wife, Nora; a sister, Mrs. Melissa Johnson, Boise, Idaho; and three
brothers, Willis, Billings, Dennis, Tulsa, and Marion, Wilkieup, Ariz. Funeral services
will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. H. V. Wells
officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery, east of Clever, with Harris of Billings
in charge.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
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White, Thomas R. 15 Sep 1884 - 29 Mar 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p5
Funeral services for Thomas R. White, 74 who died March 29 at his home in
Billings were held April 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with Rev. H. V.
Wells officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Billings. A retired carpenter, he was a resident of the Clever and Billings
communities most of his life. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nora White; three
brothers, Willis White of Billings, Dennis White of Tulsa, Okla, and Marion White of
Wickiup, Ariz.
White, Verne C. 5 Jul 1942 - 11 Mar 2006 SN-L 13 Mar 2006
[Note: Son of James William & Ruby White; married 5 Jul 1942 Ruth Grace Michel]
In loving memory of Verne C. White who died on March 11, 2006, surrounded by
the family he loved. Verne was born to James William and Ruby White on April 24,
1918. He received a bachelor's degree from Southwestern Louisiana State University in
1938. After graduation, he taught high school and coached football, boxing, and
basketball. On July 5, 1942, he married Ruth Grace Michel of New Orleans, Louisiana.
During World War II, he became a pilot in the ArmyAir Corps and served as a 1st
Lieutenant flight instructor at West Point Military Academy, New York. In 1945, he
joined the St. Louis San Francisco Railway Company and retired as assistant vice
president of personnel for Frisco in 1981. Verne taught evening classes in the business
departments of Drury College and Southwest Missouri State University for sixteen years.
He also served on the Legal Aid and Springfield YMCA boards. Verne became a
Christian during his early years at home with his parents. He was ordained as a deacon,
taught Sunday school classes, was director of training union, and superintendent of
Sunday school in the Baptist churches to which he belonged. Later, he served as a deacon
and Sunday school teacher at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in
death by his loving wife and best friend, Ruth, after 57 years of marriage. He is survived
by their three children: daughter, Carole Riesenberg of Columbia; son, Bob and Julie
White of Springfield; son, John and Linda White of Morganton, North Carolina; and
adored grandchildren, Kathryn and Benjamin Riesenberg and David White. The family
wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the entire staff of Ozark Riverview Manor for
their compassionate and loving care of Verne and for their consideration and kind support
of family members. A memorial service will be held at First and Calvary Presbyterian
Church on Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at 3 p.m. under the direction of Thieme-Shadel
Funeral Service at Rivermonte. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart
Association or left at the funeral home. Online personal condolences may be made at
www.thieme-shadel.com.
White, Vernece (Landers) 1 Oct 1911 - 22 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of William Frank & Martha Jane (Adams) Landers; married 1932
Charley White 28 Jul 1912 - 13 Apr 1975]
Vernece White, 90, Nixa, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday, February 22, 2002, in
Cox Medical Center South. Vernece was born on October 1, 1911, to Martha and Frank
Landers in Highlandville, Mo. In the fall of 1932, she was united in marriage to Charley
White. From this union, a daughter, Charlene, was born. She was baptized and became a
member of the Highlandville Baptist Church at a very early age. Vernece graduated from

Highlandville High School and spent much of her lifetime helping her husband on their
120-acre farm north of Highlandville. After raising her own daughter, Vernece was
always there to help raise her one and only granddaughter, Janene, to whom she was
especially devoted. Vernece would drive Janene to Springfield everyday so she could
attend kindergarten. Vernece would spend her mornings waiting in the car until class was
over; and then on Fridays, she would treat Janene to pizza. Vernece will be greatly
missed, especially by her daughter who devoted the last three years of her life to caring
for her mother. Vernece was preceded in death by her husband on April 13, 1975; and
three sisters, Alta White, Geraldine Patterson and Opal McLean. She is survived by her
daughter, Charlene Raines; one granddaughter, Janene Worland; and one great grandson,
Blake Worland, all of Springfield; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Graveside
services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, February 25, in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark,
with the Rev. Paul Swadley officiating under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa. Visitation will be from 3 to4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Memorial donations
may be made to the charity of your choice. Springfield News=Leader, February 23, 2002.
White, Virgil L. 12 Aug 1945 - 27 Mar 2004 CCH-N 7 Apr 2004 & SN-L 29 Mar 2004
[Note: married Karen]
Virgil L. White, 58, Ozark, died Saturday, March 27, 2004. He had been ill for
many years and peacefully expired in his home in Ozark. He worked as a brick layer for
20 years, and served his country in the Army during the Vietnam conflict. He is survived
by his loving wife, Karen; his daughters, Alicia and Lisa; a son, Aaron; 10 grandchildren;
and many relatives in Kentucky. Visitation was at 6 p.m. March 29, followed by a
funeral service at 7 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Kentucky.
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White, Virgil L. 8 Sep 1929 – 3 Oct 1997 CCH-N 8 Oct 1997
Virgil L. White, 68, Highlandville, died Friday, Oct. 3, 1997 near Highlandville.
He was born Sept. 8, 1929 in Abesville , and was the son of Holly and Alpha (Hedrick)
White. On April 5, 1947, he married Martha Ellen Maples. White retired from Fasco
Industries in 1992. He was a member of Highlandville First Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Martha; two daughters and their husbands, Loretha and Mark
Leeker, Berryville, Ark., and Aletha and Scott Boatwright, Nixa; four grandchildren,
Russell and Brian Henderson, and Amber and Kayla Boatwright; two brothers, Bill
White, Springfield, and Bob White, Monett; a sister, Mary Alice Keithley, Abesville;
nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with
Rev. Deverett Butrick officiating. Burial was in Eisenhour Cemetery.
White, William A. "Cracky" 18 Apr 1902 - 21 May 1988 OH 26 May 1988
[Note: Son of Lenox & Sarah (Fox) White; married Merle G. 30 Mar 1902 - 19 Feb
1993]
W.A. "Cracky" White, 86, of Spokane, died at 3:19 a.m. Saturday at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Services for Mr. White were held Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Highlandville
Cemetery. Mr. White was born April 18, 1902, to Lenox White and Sarah Fox White. He
had resided in this area all of his life. A retired farmer and carpenter, he was a former

merchant, having operated the Spokane General Store for 12 years. He was a 50-year
member of the Friend Lodge No. 352, Ozark. Mr. White is survived by his wife, Merle,
of the home; a son, Wayne White, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a daughter, Mrs. Flodene
Pippert, Waverly, Ohio; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs.
Grace Webb, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Charlotte Ousley
White, William Dalrumple 27 Oct 1859 - 10 Mar 1947 CCR 13 Mar 1947 p5
[Note: Son of Thomas Lewis & Sidney (Collins) White: married 28 Dec 1933 Sarah J.
“Sadie” Carter 2 Jan 1859 - 12 Dec 1940]
William D. White, 87, died suddenly at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon at his home
on route 3, Springfield. A retired farmer, Mr. White came to Greene county nine years
ago from Christian county. He is survived by one son, Landon White, of the home
address, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at
Highlandville at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. Burial was in the Highlandville
cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
White, William M. 1903 - 5 Feb 1969 CCR 6 Feb 1969 p8
Funeral services for William M. White, 65 of Berkeley, Calif., a former resident
of Highlandville, will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Berkeley. Entombment will be in a Berkeley
mausoleum. Mr. White had moved to Highlandville to Berkeley about 35 years ago. He
died at 9 a.m. Wednesday in a Berkeley hospital after a long illness. A veteran of World
War II, he is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Arco Hammons, Kansas City, Mrs. Milton
Hedgpeth, Nixa and Mrs. John A. Rohr, Lancaster, Pa.; two brothers, Frank, Springfield
and Joe, Berkeley; and several nieces and nephews.
White, Willis 3 Dec 1877 - 23 Dec 1961
CCR 28 Dec 1961 p1
Funeral services for Willis White, 84-year-old Billings many who died Saturday
in Springfield Baptist Hospital after suffering a heart attack in the Billings post office,
were conducted by L. F. Paul at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Harris Chapel in BIllings. Burial
was in Delaware Cemetery. He had lived in Billings since 1922, going there from the
Kimberling Bridge area. He made his home with his sister-in-law, Mrs. Nora White,
widow of Thomas White, with whom Willis operated a service station for several years,
He formerly was a crane operator and was a veteran of World War I. Mr. White is
survived by a brother, Dennis of Tulsa; a sister, Mrs. Melissa Johnson of Boise, Idaho;
and a step-brother, Ben Haney of Billings.
Whitehead, Imogene "Jean" (Koch) 25 Sep 1925 - 19 Apr 2005 SN-L 22 Apr 2005
[Note: Daughter of Homer & Dova (Faught) Koch; married 1945 Hugh L. Whitehead]
Imogene was born on September 25, 1925, in Nixa, Mo., to Homer and Dova
Faught Koch. She passed away Tuesday evening, April 19, 2005, in Cox Medical Center
South in Springfield, surrounded by her family. Imogene attended Springfield Senior
High (43') and married Hugh L. Whitehead in 1945. They had one daughter, Karen. For
many years she worked as a secretary for Southern Distributing Co., which later became
McKesson. She always wanted the salesman's position though in those days only men
were given the job. In 1972 Jean acquired her Realtor's license and truly found her
passion. She built a successful career through Jones Co. and Carol Jones Realtors, retiring

in 1988. Upon her retirement she became involved in various activities at church. She
served on the Vestry at Christ Episcopal and became active in other groups as well.
Always an avid golfer, Jean played ladies league and any other time she could. Her time
and energy were unlimited when it came to her daughter and grandchildren, always
encouraging and promoting their education, sports and sometimes crazy ideas. The only
rival for her attention was her Schnauzer, Reggie, who rode on a pillow in the front seat
wherever she went. Jean is survived by her sister, Drucilla Williams of Walnut Grove,
Mo.; daughter, Karen and husband, Steve Licis of Springfield; four grandchildren, Kelley
and husband, Jeff Caffey of Conway, Mo., Kevin and wife, Linda Heavin of Springfield,
Whitney Licis of Springfield, and Andrew Licis of Springfield; five great-grandchildren,
Taylor, Caleb, Chase, Bryana, and Christian; her aunt, Geneva Faught of Nixa; several
nieces, nephews; dearly beloved cousins and close family friends. Services will be held
Saturday, April 23, 2005, at 1 p.m. in Christ Episcopal Church. The family will receive
friends today from 6 to 7 p.m. at Greenlawn Funeral Home South. In lieu of flowers, the
family suggests a contribution to the Carol Jones Recovery Center for Women.
Whitehill, Harvey P. 28 Nov 1921 - 13 Nov 2003 CCN-L 19 Nov 2003
Harvey P. Whitehill, 81, a longtime resident of Latham, Kan., died Thursday,
Nov. 13, 2003 at Lakepoint Nursing Center in Augusta, Kan. He was born Nov. 28, 1921
in Winfield, Kan., the son of Clarence and Katherine (Winter) Whitehill. He was raised
in rural Hackney, Kan. and graduated from Winfield High School in 1940. During his
senior year, he received the State Farmer FFA award. He worked at Boeing Aircraft for a
short time before joining the United States Navy in 1941. He was discharged in 1945.
Following his discharge, he began working at Cessna Aircraft and began his farming
career. On Sept. 27, 1944, he was married to Vada Toadvine in the United Brethren
Parsonage in Burrton, Kan. The couple made their first home in Atlanta, Kan. In 1949,
the couple moved to rural Latham, Kan. In 1959, Whitehill started the La Par Dairy in
Latham. He farmed with his two sons on the dairy until 1995 when he retired. He was a
member of the Prairie View United Methodist Church. He had served on the Winfield
Coop Board, the Atlanta Coop Board, the Extension Council Executive Board, and the
ASCS board and the Farm Bureau. He had received the soil conservation award from the
ASCS and the Kansas Distinguished Dairyman Award. His hobbies included farming,
running the dairy, woodworking, fishing, hunting, traveling, visiting and he was an avid
FFA supporter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Shane
Whitehill. Survivors include his wife, Vada, of the home; five sons, James Whitehill and
wife Donna, Augusta, Kan., Wayne Whitehill and wife Betsy, Latham, Kan., Dean
Whitehill and wife Judy, Garden City, Kan., Rex Whitehill and wife Cindy, Chestnut
Ridge, Mo., and David Whitehill and wife Yvonne, Latham, Kan.; one daughter, Janet
McCauley and her companion, Bob Wesbrooks, Grove, Okla.; one brother, Marvin
Whitehill and wife Wynne, Wichita, Kan.; 12 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Nov. 17 at Miles
Funeral Service. Military committal honors will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery,
south of Winfield. Memorials have been established in Whitehill's name for the Central
of Burden FFA and the Prairie View United Methodist Church. Contributions may be
made through the funeral home.
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Whitehill, Shane Obed 6 Nov 1975 - 25 Sep 1994 NN-E 28 Sep 1994
[Note: Son of Rex Lavern & Sharon Sue (Benton) Whitehill]
Shane Obed Whitehill, 18, Nixa, died on Sept. 25, 1994, from injuries sustained
in a car accident. He was born on Nov. 6, 1975, in Hutchinson, Kan., the son of Rex
Lavern and Sharon Sue (Benton) Whitehill. He was one of four children born to this
family. He was a 1994 Nixa High School Graduate and was currently attending Missouri
Southern State College, majoring in criminal justice. He was also a volunteer fireman
with the Nixa Fire District. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother. He is
survived by his parents, Rex and Sharon Whitehill; brother, Jacob, and sister, Mistina, all
of the home, and brother, Jeremy, Nixa; and paternal grandparents, Harvey and Vada
Whitehill, Hutchinson, Kansas. Services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m.
at the Nixa High School with Rev. Rob Winger officiating. Burial will follow in the
Delaware Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home, Nixa. A
memorial fund has been set up in Shane's name with the Commerce Bank in Nixa.
Donations may be made at the funeral home.
Whiteley, Delmar “Skinny” 12 Jul 1922 - 4 Apr 1995 CCH-N 12 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of Frank & Ada (Burks) Whiteley; married Berna Deane]
Delmar (Skinny) Whiteley, 72, Nixa, died April 4, 1995, in his home. He was
born July 12, 1922, in Springfield, the son of Frank and Ada Burks Whiteley. He was
retired from Frisco/Burlington Northern Railroad where he had worked for thirty-eight
years. He served three years and twenty-eight days in World War II with the U. S. Air
Force. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his stepmother, Tilly
Whiteley; two brothers, Carl and Wayland; a half-brother, Kenneth; two half sisters,
Shirley and June; a stepbrother, Earl; and a stepsister, Louise. Survivors include his wife,
Berna Deane, of the home; four sons, Jim Whiteley and his wife Karen, Joplin, a stepson,
Lewis Crain and his wife, Susan, Springfield, Larry Whiteley and his wife Maryanne,
Springfield, and Mark Whiteley, Hollister; a daughter, Peggie Cawthra and her husband
Gerald, Springfield; six grandsons; three granddaughters; three great-grandsons; two
great-granddaughters; a brother, Raymond Whiteley and his wife, Maxie; a half sister,
Virginia Schultz; a stepbrother, Leo Ross; and a stepsister, Allene Ross, all of
Springfield; many nephews and nieces; and dear neighbors and friends. Services were
held Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Don Blansit and Rev.
Freddie Wright officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa.
Whiteley, Jeraldine L. (Wright) Franke 17 Jun 1919 - 28 Apr 2004 SN-L 29 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of J. C. & Maude (Dixon) Wright; married first Herman Franke; married
second ? Whiteley]
Jeraldine L. Wright Whiteley, Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 28,
2004, in ManorCare, Springfield, after a brief illness with cancer. The daughter of J.C.
and Maude Dixon Wright, she was born June 17, 1919, at Riverdale, Mo. Jerri was a
retired L.P.N. She is survived by two daughters, Pat O'Neill and husband David,
Springfield, and Sharon Owens of Springfield; seven grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; a sister, Marguerite Wright; and a brother, Glen Wright. Jerri was
preceded in death by her husband, Herman Franke, her parents, six brothers and three
sisters. She was a lifelong member of High Street Baptist Church. Graveside memorial

services are 11 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 2004, in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, near Aldrich,
with Ron Walker officiating. No visitation is planned. Greenlawn Funeral Home South is
in charge of arrangements.
Whitenack, William M. 18 Jul 1930 - 10 Dec 1990 OH 20 Dec 1990
William M. Whitenack, 60, Nixa, died at 5:56 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, 1990 in
Nevada City Hospital. He attended National Avenue Christian Church. He is survived by
a brother, Bob Whitenack, Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two cousins; Mary Quealy,
Phoenix, Ariz. and Loraine Forbes, Frederica, Del. Graveside services were Saturday in
Maple Park Cemetery with the Rev. Jean Elmore officiating under direction of Herman
Lohmeyer Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Avenue
Christian Church.
Whiting, Edith H. (Schulz) 1915 - 13 Jun 1956
CCR 28 Jun 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Edith H. Schultz Whiting, 40, of Ponce de Leon who
died June 13 in Haguewood Hospital in Ozark, were held June 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Burial was in Ponce de
Leon Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. She was a member
of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church and the Extension Club. Survivors include her
husband, Frank Whiting; one son, Van Ray Whiting of the home; one daughter, Miss Joy
Lucille Whiting off Springfield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schulz of Diller, Neb.’
two brothers, Alpheus Schulz of Napa, Calif. and Orpheus Schulz of Hastings, Neb.; two
sisters, Mrs. Ellen Splain of Crockett, Claif and Mrs. Villa May eu of Council Bluffs,
Iowa.
Whiting, Franklin Dow 27 Feb 1912 - 4 Nov 2004 SN-L 5 Nov 2004 & CCH-N 10
Nov 2004
[Note: Son of Frank & Pearl (Parthamer) Whiting; married first Edith H. Schulz 1915 13 Jun 1956; married second Cynthia who died 2002]
Franklin Dow Whiting, age 92, of Ponce de Leon, passed away Thursday, Nov.
4, 2004, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born Feb. 27, 1912, in Home City, Kan., the
son of Frank and Pearl (Parthamer) Whiting. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. Mr. Whiting had been postmaster in Highlandville for 10 years. He
was a member of Ponce Baptist Church, and Galena Masonic Lodge #515. Survivors
include a son, Van Ray Whiting and his wife, Jane, Highlandville; a daughter, Joy
Johnson and her husband Gordon, Oregon City, Ore.; three grandchildren, Vanita
McGaughey, James Dow Whiting, and Brent Llewellan Johnson; three greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Beth Harms, Fairbury, Neb. He was preceded in death by his
first wife, Edith in 1956; his second wife, Cynthia in 2002; a daughter, Delores; a brother;
and a sister. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark. Burial will be in Ponce de Leon Cemetery with Masonic Rites. Friends may call
from noon until 8 p.m. today in the funeral home for viewing. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Whitlock, Clarence J. 1880 - 22 Mar 1951 CCR 29 Mar 1951

Clarence J Whitlock, 70, former farmer and miner, died Thursday Mar. 22, at the
home of Ada Tate in Ozark, where he had been living since last September. Funeral
services, with Rev. Reg Mapes of Ozark officiating, were held Monday at the Chaffin
Funeral Home chapel with burial in Ozark cemetery. Whitlock, a bachelor, had lived all
his life in the Ozark community. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist church. His
only surviving relatives are a nephew, Ralph Kessinger of Springfield, and a niece, Mrs.
Muriel Todara of San Francisco.
Whitlock, Donald, Rev. 6 Aug 1933 - 8 Jan 1997 CCH-N 11 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Arthur & Salina Onita (Dye) Whitlock; married 1 Jul 1956 Roberta “Bert”
Howard]
Rev. Donald Whitlock, 63, Ozark, died Wednesday, January 8, 1997, in his home.
He was born August 6, 1933, in Chestnutridge. He served his country in the U.S. Army
and was stationed in Germany. On July 1, 1956, he married Roberta Howard. He was a
minister of the Christian Union Churches. Rev. Whitlock was employed as a mechanic,
working 28 years for Campbell 66 Express and later for Wal-Mart and Chappell's Tires.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include: his wife, Roberta "Bert"
Whitlock; three children, Donetta. Jo Whitlock, Springfield, Marvin Lee Whitlock, and
David Anthony Whitlock, both of the home; his mother, Onita Whitlock, Nixa; five
brothers and sisters, Floyd Whitlock, Springfield, Wayne Whitlock and his wife, Linda,
Nixa, Stanley Whitlock and his wife, Alice, Nixa; Lula Belle Roberts and her husband,
Eugene, Ozark, and Wanda Jackson and her husband, Jim, Nixa; nieces; and nephews. He
was preceded in death by: a son, James Allen Whitlock; his father, Arthur Whitlock; and
sister, Roberta Mae Stafford. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 11, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate officiating. Burial will be in
Highlandville Cemetery.
Whitlock, Saline Onita (Dye) 24 May 1915 - 26 Oct 1998 CCH-N 4 Nov 1998
[Note: Daughter of James G. & Mary (Bilyeu) Dye; married Arthur Whitlock 13 Apr
1909 - 10 Oct 1978]
Onita Whitlock was born May 24, 1915 at Highlandville, to James and Mary Dye.
Onita departed this life October 26, at Balanced Care West in Springfield. She was united
in marriage to Arthur Whitlock in 1932 to this union seven children was born. Onita was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. Onita was preceded in death by her
parents, her husband, Arthur, one son Donald Whitlock of Ozark and one daughter,
Roberta Stafford of Springfield. Also preceding her in death were two brothers Ernest
Dye of Highlandville and Delbert Dye also of Highlandville. Onita is survived by her
children, Floyd and Enid Whitlock of Brighton; Wayne and Linda Whitlock of Nixa; Lou
and Eugene Roberts of Ozark; Stanley and Alice Whitlock of Nixa; Wanda and Jim
Jackson of Nixa; one sister Ina Winslow Biers of Balanced Care in Nixa, twenty
grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services was at 2 p.m. Friday
October 30 at Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark with burial at the Highlandville
Cemetery, Highlandville. Visitation was Thursday October 29 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the
Funeral Home. Memorial Donations may be made to the Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Whitman, Richard 1947 - Nov 2005 SN-L 21 Nov 2005

[Note: Son of Homer E. & Virginia (Haynes) Whitman; married Sherry]
Richard Whitman, 58, of Billings, Mo., was an Army veteran and a Machinist for
Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad for 30 years. He was also a member of the First
Baptist Church of Billings, Mo. Richard was an avid farmer who loved spending time
with his family and grandkids, as well as restoring and tinkering with tractors. He was
preceded in death by his father and mother, Homer and Virginia Whitman; his brothers,
Terry, George Ronald, and twin brother, Robert. He is survived by his wife, Sherry; his
two sons and daughters-in-law, Rodney and Cindy, and Randall and Angela; his
grandchildren, Caitlin, Emily and Garrett; his brothers, Dwain, Bill, Darrel, and Rick
Whitman; sisters, Wilma Miller, Barbara Maggard, Linda Miller, and Debbie Williams;
and a host of many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North with burial in Clear
Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Billings.
Whitman, Steve 14 Apr 1943 - 25 Feb 2006 SN-L 27 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Frank & Nadine Whitman; married Claudia]
Steve Whitman, age 62, of Sparta, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February
25, 2006, following a 12 year battle with cancer. He was born April 14, 1943, in Seneca,
Missouri. Mr. Whitman was a construction worker, and his passion was quarter horses
and trail riding. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Claudia; his mother and dad, Nadine and Frank Whitman, Springfield; four sons,
Travis Whitman, Sparta, Robert Wheat, Mt. Pleasant, Arkansas, James Wheat and wife,
Kensey, Melburn, Arkansas, and Heath Loney, Ozark; a daughter, Joel Sheldon,
Springfield; three grandchildren, Deanie Ball, Elise Sheldon, and Cole Lethem; four
sisters, Sherril Larson and husband, Gail, Neosho, Joyce Iorg, Sparta, Glenda Bond,
Springfield, and Deanie Mouser, Springfield; two brothers, Dale Bond and wife, Mary,
and Gary Bond and wife, Linda, all of Neosho; Claudia's sister, Gaye Baldwin and
husband, Mark, Nevada; Claudia's brother, Mike Howell and wife, Sheila, Nevada; and
lots of uncles and aunts, cousins, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He was
preceded in death by his dad, Glen Bond, and grandparents, Walter Thomas and Sue
"Mom" Thomas. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gil Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Columbia, Mo., in care of the
funeral home.
Whitman, Terry W. 2 Oct 1940 - 9 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Homer E. & Virginia (Haynes) Whitman; married Allison]
Terry W. Whitman, 47, of Springfield, died March 9 in his home after a long
illness. Services for Mr. Whitman were held Saturday in the Greenlawn North Chapel
with the Rev. Cecil Tolbert officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery. Born Oct.
2, 1940, in Springfield, Mr. Whitman was the son of Homer E. and Virginia (Haynes)
Whitman. He was a diesel supervisor for the Burlington Northern Railroad. He was
united in marriage to Anita Allison May 24, 1978, in Miami, Oklahoma. His survivors
include his wife, Allison; a son, Doug, of Rolla; two stepsons, Larry and Ron Beuerlein,

both of Springfield; six brothers, Dwain and Richard, both of Billings, Bill, Robert and
Darrel, all of Springfield, and Rick, of Parkville; and four sisters, Wilma Miller and
Barbara Maggard, both of Springfield, Linda Miller, Nevada, and Debbie Williams,
Republic.
Whitney, Esther M. 15 Oct 1925 - 23 Feb 1997 CCH-N 26 Feb 1997
[Note: married Delmar R. "Del" Whitney 4 Jul 1922 - 12 Oct 1998]
Esther M. Whitney, 71, Nixa, died Sunday, February 23 after a brief illness at
Columbia Hospital South. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, D.R. "Del"
Whitney; her daughter and son-in-law, Kendra "Crickett" and Chuck Giles of Nixa; two
grandsons, Jacob and Tyler; and many friends. Mrs. Whitney operated English Village
Mobile Home Park (formerly Chalet City-South) for over 20 years. Through their 22
years in the Air Force, she traveled extensively with her husband and made a great many
friends across the country, before making their home in Nixa, more than 20 years ago.
She was actively involved in, and took a very active interest in the Nixa community and
its kids, as much as her own grandchildren, who were the center of her universe. Mrs.
Whitney's absence will be felt by a great many people. In lieu of flowers, a memorial
fund has been set up to help the Nixa community provide for all the kids she worked for
and helped during her life. Donations can be made at Peoples Bank or at Harris Funeral
Home, Nixa.
Whitney, Mariel 20 Nov 1913 – 6 Sep 1992 NN-E 16 Sep 1992
Mariel Whitney, 78, Ozark formerly Jackson, Minn., died Sept. 6, in the home of
her daughter. She was born Nov. 20, 1913, in Amboy, Minn. She was a member of the
Order of the Eastern Star in Jackson. She served on the Library Board at First
Presbyterian Church in Jackson where she was a member. Survivors include her daughter
and son-in-law, Marjorie and L.A. Weakley, Ozark; son and daughter in-law, James and
Marlis Whitney, Shakopee, Minn.; two grandsons, Craig and Neil. Services were held
Friday, Sept. 11, in the First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Burial was in the Sunset
Memorial Cemetery. Local arrangements were under the direction of Harris Colonial
Chapel, Ozark.
Whitlock, James Allen Sep 1957 - Sep 1957 CCR 12 Sep 1957 p6
Graveside services for James Allen Whitlock, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Don
Whitlock, were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Highlandville Cemetery,
with Rev. James Ellingsworth officiating. Interment was under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his parents, the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs
Elwyn Gardner and Mr. and Mrs Arthur Whitlock and the great grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. McKee of Stella, Mo and Mrs. Tilda Whitlock of Sparta.
Whitlock, Matilda “Tilda” J. (Lewis) 29 Sep 1887 - 16 Sep 1971 CCR 23 Sep 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Nancy Jane (Tucker) Lewis; married D. Frank Whitlock 29
Sep 1877 - 11 Mar 1955]
Mrs. Tilda J. Whitlock, 83, who lived in Sparta, most of her life, died at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday at the Christian County Nursing Home in Ozark. Survivors include two sons,
Arthur Whitlock of Nixa and Maxie Whitlock of Rolla; a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Juker,

Longview, Wash.; a brother, Dan Lewis; two sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Newberry, Kansas
City, and Mrs. Stella Vaughn, Stockton, Calif. and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel, with the Rev. Ora Short officiating. Burial was
in Highlandville Cemetery.
Whitmer, John W., Rev. 6 Dec 1893 - 31 Dec 1971 CCR 6 Jan 1972 p4 & & OH 6 Jan
1972 p6
[Note: married Esther V. 6 Jul 1895 - 30 May 1974]
The Rev. John W. Whitmer, 78, of Nixa, was dead on arrival at St. John’s
Hospital at 2:30 p.m. Friday after suffering an apparent heart attack while driving at
Sunshine and Campbell. A native of Curlew, Iowa, Mr. Whitmer did some farming and
part-time preaching there. He became a full-time minister after attending the Moody
Bible Institute in 1952 and came to Nixa in 1954. Mr. Whitmer had been pastor of
churches in Nixa, Springfield and Galena. He presently was part-time pastor at Galena.
Survivors include his wife, Esther; two daughters, Mrs. Reta Wilson, Springfield and
Mrs. Irene Felker, Golden, Colo.; two sons, Richard Whitmer and John Whitmer, both of
Weston, Ill.; and 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in the Calvary Bible Church in Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating.
Burial was in McConnell Cemetery with Harris in charge. Contributions may be made to
the Missouri Heart Association.
Whitmore, Frank 1910 - 17 Oct 1967 CCR 19 Oct 1967 p1
Frank Whitmore, 57, of San Antonio, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Ft. Sam
Houston Hospital. He retired ten years ago from the U. S. Army after serving 22 years.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Whitmore, residents of Ozark. Survivors are Mrs.
Whitmore of the home; a son, Toy Whitmore, a student at the Lubbock, Texas; college;
three brothers, Roy and Bud of Ontario, Calif. and Bill Whitmore of Ozark; two sisters,
Mrs. Ralph St. Clair of Corana, Calif.; and Mrs. Jessie Meadows of Ozark and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at Ft. Sam
Houston.
Whitmore, Grace E. (Marshall) Huffman 29 Jun 1910 - 6 Dec 1994 CCH-N 14 Dec
1994
[Note: Daughter of Robert & Emma (Argo) Marshall; married first ? Huffman; married
14 Nov 1981 Willie R. Whitmore
Grace E. Huffman Whitmore, 84, Ozark, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born June 29, 1910, in Willard, Kan., the daughter of
Robert and Emma Argo Marshall. She was a member of the Mormon Church and had
live in Ozark for the past 29 years. On Nov. 14, 1981, she was united in marriage to
Willie R. Whitmore. Survivors include her husband, Willie; a brother, Ralph Marshall,
Springfield; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Richard Cerretti officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Whitmore, Willie Reno “Bill” 12 Oct 1911 – 17 Sep 1997 CCH-N 20 Sep 1997
Bill Whitmore, age 85, of Ozark, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at Riverview
Residential Place. Born on Oct. 12, 1911, he was a life-long resident of Ozark. He was

preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 44 years, Edith Neal (Snider) Whitmore; his
wife of 16 years, Grace Huffman Whitmore; and his daughter Joella Whitmore
Niemoller. Survivors include: his son, Charles Whitmore and his wife, Sandi, Overland
Park, Kan.; a daughter, Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Whitmore, and her special friend, Russell
Korgis; grandchildren, Marcia Schlemm, Chris Whitmore, John Whitmore, Jim
Niemoller, Jeremy Maples, and David Maples; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Whitmore
and Travis Maples; his brother, Ray Whitmore, Southern Calif.; nieces, nephews, and
many longtime friends. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with Randy Hendricks officiating. Burial will be in Hopedale Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests contributions to the Ozark Senior Citizens Center.
Whitney, Jo Ann (Ross)
15 Aug 1925 - 8 Jan 2002
Jo Ann Whitney, 76, Republic, passed away at 1:44 a.m. Tuesday, January 8,
2002, in Cox Medical Center South. She was born August 15, 1925 in Galloway, Mo.,
the daughter of David and Ollie Mae Garrett Ross, a lifelong resident of Springfield. Mrs.
Whitney had worked for several years at KWTO Radio, where she made many friends. Jo
Ann loved gardening and home decorating and took great pride in making her home a
special place. She will be greatly missed by many friends and relatives. She was a
member of Robberson Avenue Baptist Church. Mrs. Whitney was preceded in death by
her parents; her son, Jamie Whitney; and two sisters, Louise Turner and Mary Eidson. Jo
Ann is survived by a daughter and her husband, Jill Van Osdol and Paul of Kansas City,
Mo.; two sisters and their husbands, Martha and Samuel Brayfield of Osage Beach, Mo.
and Bette and James Love of Kansas City, Mo.; and two granddaughters, Kate Whitney
of Springfield, Mo. and Melissa Van Osdol of Kansas City, Mo.; one greatgranddaughter, Mary Van Osdol of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Friday, January 11, 2002, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, with the Rev. Fred
Lynn officiating. Burial will follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be
from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to
American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 4995, Springfield, MO. 65808. Springfield
News-Leader, January 10, 2002.
Whitney, Lena (Vaughan) Jun 1891 - 5 Jan 1965 CCR 14 Jan 1965 p1
[Note: Daughter of Joseph F. & May/Mary (Grant) Vaughan]
Mrs. Lena Vaughan Whitney, 73, the only woman to be elected senior vice
commander of the Arizona Department of the American Legion, died Tuesday, Jan, 5, in
Good Samaritan Hospital at Phoenix, Ariz. A native of Christian County, Mrs. Whitney
enlisted as an American Red Cross Nurse during World War I. A resident of Phoenix for
40 years, she was an office nurse for a Phoenix physician until her retirement in 1959.
She was president of the Luke Greenway Legion auxiliary, former president of the
Arizona State Nurses Association, officer in the Hazel Morton Americana Legion Post
for 25 years, past president of the 40 & 8 and a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Services were at 2 p.m. Friday Jan. 8 in First Congregationalist Church at Phoenix with
burial in Greenwood Memorial Park, Phoenix. Survivors include four sisters, Mrs.
Marion Hancin of Phoenix, Mrs. Jeane McAllister of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Georgia
Adams of Rogersville, MO and Mrs. Louis Tunnell of Ozark.

Whitson, Irene Grace (Brainard) 24 Mar 1927 - 18 Feb 2002 CCH-N 27 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Ruth Brainard; married 2 Jan 1968 Clair Whitson]
Irene Grace Whitson, age 74, of Ozark, died Feb. 18, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Whitson was born March 24, 1927, in Ladysmith, Wis., the
daughter of Eugene and Ruth Brainard. On Jan. 2, 1968, she and Clair Whitson were
married in Waukegan, Ill. She and Clair moved to Ozark 25 years ago. Whitson was a
member of Calvary Bible Church, Nixa. Survivors include: Her husband; two daughters,
Colleen McKimmon and Susan Peterson, both of Arizona; and six grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. March 9
under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, in Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with
Pastor Joe Fahl officiating.
Whitsett, Louis 13 Apr 1897 - Mar 1972 CCR 23 Mar 1972 p2
[Note: Son of William W. & Tennessee Ann (St. John) Whitsett; married Ruth]
Funeral services for Louis R. Whitsett, 75, a McClellan Air Force Base employee
and 40-year Sacramento, Calif.. resident, were held Tuesday, March 13, at 11 a.m. in the
East Lawn Cemetery Chapel in Sacramento. Whitsett, a McClellan maintenance man for
over 20 years, was active in Masonic fraternal order for many years. a World War I
veteran, Whitsett served with the U. S. Maritime Commission in Oakland, Calif. during
World War II. His Masonic affiliations included the Fruitdale Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons, No. 336., Oakland; the Sacramento Scottish Rite; Ban All Temple of
the Shrine and Ben All Carmel Patrol. Whitsett was a member also of the Ted Ward
Barracks of World War I veteran. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a sister, Lydia
Andrews of Sparta and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Whitsett was a former resident
of the Sparta community.
Whitson, Crystal Lydia (Potter) 20 Dec 1904 - 9 May 1991 NN-E 16 May 1991
[Note: Daughter of Elija & Rose Potter; married 1925 John Noah Whitson who died
1960]
Crystal Lydia Whitson, 86, Nixa, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 1991, in St.
John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, following a long illness. She was a resident
of Nixa Park Care Center, but lived most of her life in Springfield. She was born in
Dallas County Dec. 20, 1904, to Elija and Rose Potter. She was married for 35 years to
John Noah Whitson, who preceded her in death in 1960. She was a retired food service
employee for the Springfield Public Schools and was a longtime member of Central
Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jacquetta and Bill
Huntley, Nixa; a son and daughter-in-law, Jerry L. and Bobbie Whitson, Nevada; three
sisters; a brother; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services were
Saturday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, with the Rev. Michael
McGinnis and Carl Radford officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Whitson, Irene Grace (Brainard) 24 Mar 1927 - 18 Feb 2002 CCN-J 26 Feb 2002
[Note: Daughter of Eugene & Ruth Brainard; married 2 Jan 1968 Clair Whitson]
Irene Grace Whitson passed away Monday, February 18, 2002, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Irene was born March 24, 1927 in Ladysmith,

Wisconsin, the daughter of Eugene and Ruth Brainard. On January 2, 1968, she and Clair
Whitson were married in Waukegan, Illinois. She and Clair moved to Ozark twenty-five
years ago. Irene was a member of Calvary Bible Church, Nixa. Survivors include: her
husband; two daughters, Colleen McKimmon and Susan Peterson, both of Arizona; and
six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service will be
held under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9,
2002 in Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with Pastor Joe Fahl officiating.
Whitted, Phillip L. 22 Dec 1918 - 27 Jan 1991 NN-E 31 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Wiley & Mae Whitted; married Mary]
Phillip L. Whitted, 72, Ozark, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 1991, in his
home. He was born Dec. 22, 1918, in Mulvane, Kan., to Wiley and Mae Whitted. He
retired from the U.S. Air Force after 21 years of service. Survivors include his wife,
Mary, of the home; a daughter, Jean Costin, Ozark; three granddaughters, Suzanne Marie,
Olivia Leigh, and Emily Collette; two brothers, Steven and Harold Whitted; and a sister,
Ruth Cawthra. Services were Wednesday afternoon in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery.
Whitten, Earl E., III 16 Sep 1959 - 17 Feb 1988 OH 25 Feb 1988
[Note: Son of Earl & Elizabeth Gwendolyn (Stewart) Whitten, II]
Earl E. Whitten III, 28, of Springfield, died at 12:10 a.m. Feb. 17 at St. John's
Regional Health Center after suffering an apparent heart attack. Services for Mr. Whitten
were held Saturday at the Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial was in Hopedale
Cemetery, Ozark. Mr. Whitten was born Sept. 16, 1959, at St. Joseph to Earl and
Elizabeth (Stewart) Whitten II. His survivors include his parents; maternal grandfather,
Melford Stewart; one brother, Craig, Springfield; and two sisters, Deborah Wingrove,
Profert, Maryland and Brenda Sprague, Fontana, California.
Whitten, Elizabeth Gwendolyn (Stewart) 11 Apr 1936- 24 Jul 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug
1995
[Note: Daughter of Melford Erva & Eva Lorene (Stufflebean) Stewart; married Earl
Whitten, II]
Elizabeth Gwendolyn Whitten, 59, of Spring Springfield, died Monday, July 24,
1995 in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born April 11, 1936, in
St. Joseph, Missouri, and was the daughter of Melford Erva Stewart and Eva Lorene
Stufflebean Stewart. She attended Revival Center Church, Nixa. Her son, Earl Whitten
III, preceded her in death. Survivors include: Two daughters, Debra Wingrove, MD., and
Brenda Sprague, Springfield; a son, Craig Whitten, Springfield; her husband, Earl
Whitten, II; three sisters, Sherry Marsh, Springfield, Carol Brown, Apple Valley, CA.,
and Wynona Linn, Corona, CA; two brothers, Melford Stewart, Bullhead, AZ., and
Steven Stewart, Springfield; and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were held
Thursday, July 27, 1995 at 11:00 a.m. in Hopedale Cemetery, under the direction of
Adams Funeral Home, with Rev. John Davis officiating.
Whittington, Clarence David 4 Feb 1904 - 18 Sep 1966

CCR 22 Sep 1966 p1

[Note: Son of William L. & Rachel Whittington; married Sarah Thelma McCauley 12
Feb 1905 - 24 Apr 1987]
Clarence D. Whittington, 62, who lived west of Ozark, died in his home at 5:30
a.m. Sunday of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Whittington had been associated with the
Missouri Farmers Association since 1924, for 29 years as manager of the Farmers
Exchange at Ozark and since 1953 as insurance claims adjuster for MFA Insurance
Companies. He was an active member of the Cassidy Methodist Church for almost 50
years, and served several terms as a member of the Ozark Board of Education. Surviving
are his wife, Thelma of the home; two sons, Jack and David, both of Springfield; two
brothers, Bert and Ward, both of Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Eva Ball of Ozark; and six
grandchildren. An overflow crowd attended funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the
Harris Funeral Chapel here, with the Rev. Clifford Sleeth and the Rev. Ralph Turner
officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery west of Ozark, near his boyhood home.
Whittington, Ella Edith (Doran) 2 Oct 1896 - 29 Dec 1989 OH 4 Jan 1990
[Note: Daughter of James Addison & Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” (Gooch) Doran; married
4 Oct 1916 Jesse Frank Whittington 13 Jan 1895 - 11 Jun 1959]
Ella E. Doran Whittington, 93, Nixa, died Friday morning in Springfield
Community Hospital. She was born Oct. 2, 1896 to James and Mollie Doran in the
Cassidy community. She was the last surviving member of her family, which included 10
children. She married Frank Whittington on Oct. 4, 1916, and to this union were born
four children: Dorothy E. "Dot;" Jean F., Jeanette and Mary Margaret "Peggy." She was
preceded in death by her husband, Frank, a son, Jean, and a daughter, Peggy. She joined
the Cassidy United Methodist Church at an early age and retained her membership there.
She was a member of United Methodist Women, Cox Auxiliary and Mt. Pleasant
Extension Club for 40 years. She is survived by two daughters, Dorothy "Dot" and sonin-law Okla Frazier of Rogersville, and Jeanette McCauley, of Ozark, where she made
her home for the past two years. She is also survived by six grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of
friends and relatives. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery.
Whittington, Eula F. (Keithley) 7 Jan. 1902 - 10 Dec 1989 OH 14 Dec 1989
[Note: Daughter of Anson & Josie (Harp) Keithley; married 12 Nov 1921 William Edgar
Whittington 11 Jan 1899 - 9 Jan 1971]
Eula F. Whittington, 87, died Sunday in Nixa Park Care Center after a long
illness. She was born Jan. 7, 1902, and was a lifelong resident of Nixa and a member of
the First Baptist Church there. Mrs. Whittington was preceded in death by her husband,
Ed, and a son, Ed Whittington, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Keithley Etta Asher,
Hazelene Payne and son-in-law, Jack Payne, all of Nixa; two sisters, Gladys Aven, Ozark
Nursing Home, and Esther Peters, Nixa; six grandchildren, Gene Asher, Joe Asher, Jerry
Asher, Rodgetta Henderson, Leland Payne, Mason Payne, their families, and 13 greatgrandchildren. Services were Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth
Bandy officiating. Burial was in Richmond Cemetery.
Whittington, Jean F. 21 Oct 1926 - 10 Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p1

[Note: Son of Jesse Frank & Ella Edith (Doran) Whittington]
Fatal Fall At Booster Club Arena
Last Thursday evening a 49 year old Ozark man was killed doing volunteer work
on the Ozark Booster Club Arena. According to Christian County Coroner Dean Adams,
Jean F. Whittington was walking along the top row of bleachers carrying a 2x10, 12 feet
long when he lost his balance. He fell approximately 12 feet to the ground, and the board
which he was carrying then fell on him. He was pronounced dead at the scene as a result
of head injuries. Having lived most of his life in Ozark, Jean was well known in the area.
He operated the Ozark Drug Store for several years. Also, he was active in many other
activities and was in the real estate business. He was an associate member of the National
Board of Realtors and the Missouri Board of Realtors.
AND
Whittington, Jean F. 21 Oct 1926 - 10 Jun 1976 OH 1 Jul 1976 p12
Mere words cannot express the appreciation in our hearts for all the prayers, food,
flowers, contributions and all acts of kindness shown during the loss of our loved one.
The Jean Whittington Family.
Whittington, Jesse Frank 13 Jan 1895 - 11 Jun 1959 CCR 18 Jun 1959 p2
Funeral services for Jesse Frank Whittington, 64, of the Mentor community north
of Ozark, who died Thursday, June 11 a short time after entering a Springfield hospital of
a heart condition, were held Sunday afternoon. An overflowing crown attended the
services at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark, conducted by Rev. Ralph Turner. Burial
was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A well known and highly
respected farmer. Mr. Whittington was a native of the Richwood community west of
Ozark. He spent his entire life in Christian and Greene Counties and was a member of the
Cassidy Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ella Whittington, one son,
Jean F. Whittington of Kansas City, Mo, three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Frazier and Mrs.
Jeanette McCauley of Ozark and Miss Peggy Whittington of the home; three brothers,
Ward Whittington, Clarence Whittington and Bert Whittington, all of Ozark; one sister,
Mrs. Eva Ball, also of Ozark and six grandchildren.
Whittington, John Bert 21 Aug 1899 - 12 Feb 1976 OH 19 Feb 1976 p6
[Note: Son of William L. & Emma Rachel (Stine) Whittington; married Katy Lee
Johnson 9 Jan 1906 - 2 Feb 1991]
OZARK - Bert Whittington, 76, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 2:05 a.m.
today in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a short illness. Mr. Whittington was a
former employee at Johnson Jewelry company here and served as fieldman for Major
Cheese Company for 20 years before retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Yoachum
Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Katy Lee; two daughters,
Mrs. Shirley Chudomelka of Marshfield and Mrs. Sally Scott, Rogersville; and five
grandchildren. Harris of Ozark was in charge of arrangements.
Whittington, Katy Lee (Johnson) 9 Jan 1906 - 2 Feb 1991 NN-E 7 Nov 1991
[Note: Daughter of Hugh Bernice & Lodusky Jane Johnson; married 27 Dec 1924 John
"Bert" Whittington 21 Aug 1899 - 12 Feb 1976]

Katy Lee Whittington, 85, Ozark, died at 4:50 a.m: Saturday, Feb. 2, 1991, in
Webco Manor, Marshfield. She was born Jan. 9, 1906, in Ozark, to Hugh and Lodusky
Johnson. On Dec. 27, 1924, she married John "Bert" Whittington. She was a member of
Ozark Presbyterian Church, Modern Seekers Club and Order of the Eastern Star. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Bert, in February 1976. She is survived by two
daughters, Shirley Ann Chudomelka, and her husband, Stanley R., Marshfield, and Sally
Jane Scott, and her husband, Duane, Rogersville; five grandchildren, Regina Spriggs,
Rhonda Edge, Rowena Hinojosa, Daniel Scott and Sara Jane Inman; and five greatgrandchildren. Services were Monday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with Dr. Robert
Brueck officiating. Burial was in Ozark City Cemetery.
Whittington, Mary Margaret “Peggy” 1929 - 23 Nov 1969 CCR 27 Nov 1969 p4
[Note: Daughter of Jesse Frank & Ella Edith (Doran) Whittington]
Miss Mary Margaret “Peggy’ Whittington, 40, died Sunday, Nov. 23, at her
home, 1746 South Fairway, Springfield, following an overdose of medication. Miss
Whittington had been in ill health for several years. She was a graduate of Ozark High
School and formerly was employed at Lily Tulip Corporation in Springfield,. Survivors
include her mother, Mrs. Ella Whittington with whom she made her home; two sisters,
Mrs. Dorothy Frazier of Rogersville and Mrs. Jeannette McCauley of Ozark and a
brother, Jean Whittington, also of Ozark. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m.
in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Clifford Sleth and the Rev. Ralph Turner
officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery.
Whittington, Vivien (Waddle) 3 Nov. 1908 – 9 June 1995 CCH-N 14 June 1995
Vivien Whittington, 80, Ozark, died Friday, June 9, 1995, in the Springfield Park
Care Center. She was born Nov. 3, 1908, in Weir City, Kan., the daughter of Luther and
Ella Neergaard Waddle. She attended Southwest Missouri State University. In 1934 she
was married to Ward Whittington. She taught for many years in the Ozark school system,
and retired in 1974. She was a member of Ozark Presbyterian Church and the Modern
Seekers civic club. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and a brother,
Dr. Lamar Waddle. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Lamar Edwin Waddle, Jack
and Virginia Whittington, John and Novella Whittington, W. II and Mary Whittington,
Richard and Susan Whittington, Judy and Joe Daves, Jeanette McCauley, Dorothy and
Okla Frazier, Shirley Ann and Stanley Chudomelka, and Sally and Duane Scott; other
relatives and friends. Services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dr.
Robert Brueck officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Ozark Presbyterian Church or Vivien Whittington Memorial Scholarship
Fund, in care of Adams Funeral Home.
Whittington, Ward M. 13 May 1906 - Nov 1972 CCR 9 Nov 1972 p1 & OH 16 Nov
1972 p6
[Note: Son of William A. & Emma R. (Stine) Whittington; married Vivien Waddle 3 Nov
1908 - 9 Jun 1995]
Ward M. Whittington, 66, of Ozark, was dead upon arrival at 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. He had suffered from a heart condition.
Mr. Whittington was a retired employee of the Major Cheese and Hagale Garment

factories of Ozark. He was a lifelong resident and a member of the Nixa Church of
Christ. Surviving are his wife, Vivien; one brother, Bert, of Ozark; and one sister, Mrs.
Eva Ball, Ozark. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Leslie Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Richwood Cemetery. The
family suggested memorial donations to the Missouri Heart Association. Clipping is
dated November 9, 1972.
Whittington, William Allen 8 Jun 1868 - 22 Aug 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Son of David & Prudence (Fulkerson) Whittington; married 27 Nov 1890 Emma
R. Stine 26 Apr 1871 - 7 Aug 1938]
William Allen Whittington was born June 8, 1868, in West Virginia, and passed
away August 22, 1948, at the age of 80. He came to Missouri at the age of 14 and had
been a resident of Christian county since. He was married in 1890 to Emma Stine, who
preceded him in death. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Lynn Ball of Ozark, four
sons, Frank, Bert, Clarence and Ward, all of Ozark, 12 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. He was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Funeral services were
held Tuesday at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel, conducted by Rev. Bonnie Ward. Burial was
in Richwood cemetery, near his longtime farm home, under direction of Chaffin.
Whittington, William Edgar 11 Jan 1899 - 9 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Son of James Monroe & Mary Alice (Young) Whittington; married Eula Fern
Keithley 7 Jan 1902 - 10 Dec 1989]
William Edd Whittington, 71, Nixa, died at 8 p.m. Saturday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield following a lengthy illness. A retired carpenter and charter member
of the First Baptist Church of Nixa, Mr. Whittington was a lifelong resident of Nixa. He
is survived by his wife, Eula; two daughters, Mrs. Keithley Etta Asher, Nixa, and Mrs.
Hazelene Payne, Springfield; one brother, Monroe Whittington of California; three
sisters, Mrs. Agnes McCauley, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Anna Atterberry, Springfield,
and Mrs. Austa Fitzpatrick, Nixa; six grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Nixa First Baptist Church with the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under direction of Adams.
Whitwell, Robert A. 21 Feb 1915 - 25 Jul 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married 23 Aug 1950 Zetta V. Harness 26 Feb 1934 - 29 Nov 2002]
Robert A. Whitwell, 73, of Sparta, died at 10:42 pm July 25 at Springfield
Community Hospital. Services for Mr. Whitwell were held Friday, July 29, at the Harris
Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. James L. Cockcroft officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery. A Former Union carpenter foreman, Mr. Whitwell was a retired machinist
who had been employed by the Crescent Precision Company of Tulsa for eight years. A
member of the Primitive Baptist Church in Pine, Mo, Mr. Whitwell was a Missouri
native. After residing for a time in Oklahoma, he returned to Sparta to retire in 1979. He
is survived by his wife, Zetta; a daughter, Delilah Beese, Sparta; and by a son and
daughter-in-law, Robert Dwade and Deborah Whitwell, Sparta.
Whitwell, Zetta V. (Harness) 26 Feb 1934 - 29 Nov 2002

[Note: Daughter of Ulysses & Trudy (Horton) Harness; married 23 Aug 1950 Robert A.
Whitwell 21 Feb 1915 - 25 Jul 1988]
Zetta V. Whitwell, 68, Sparta, Mo., died Nov. 29, 2002, in her home. She was
born Feb. 26, 1934, in Marshall, Ark., the daughter of Ulysses and Trudy (Horton)
Harness. On Aug. 23, 1950, she was united in marriage to Robert A. Whitwell in
Pawhuska, Okla. Whitwell was a retired nurse’s aide who cared for others and was a
constant supporter for her family and friends. Her laughter and sense of humor lifted
spirits and inspired others to find humor in every situation. Whitwell was a member of
the Lost Cherokee Indian Tribe of Arkansas and Missouri and was especially proud of
her Native American heritage as well as her Cherokee and Choctaw ancestors. She loved
young children and enjoyed sharing beliefs and legends about her tribe. She was preceded
in death by her husband; her father; three nephews; and one niece. Whitwell is survived
by her daughter Delilah Beese, her son Wade Whitewell and wife Debbie, Sparta; her
mother Trudy Harness, Cleveland, Okla., one sister Betty McCarty and husband Don,
Sparta; five brothers, Leamon Harness and wife Helen, Harriett, Ark., Alvin Harness and
wife Dolly, Jennings, Okla., Donnie Harness and wife Kathy, Cleveland, Okla., two
precious granddaughters, Sylina and Sofya Whitwell, Sparta; several nieces, nephews,
other family members and caring friends.
Whitworth, Ada (Cope) 1 Jun 1903 - 21 Jul 1997
Ada Cope Whitworth, 94 Rogersville, Mo., went to rest Monday, July 21, 1997.
She was born June 1, 1903, in Grove Springs, Mo., the daughter of Cora (Claxton) Cope
and Alonzo Cope. She was employed at Springfield Baptist Hospital for many years. In
1941 she moved with her husband to California. She was employed at the shipyards
fulfilling contracts for the Department of Defense during World War II. She retired and
lived in Los Angeles, Calif., until 1994 when she returned to live in Rogersville with her
niece, Norma Jean Goddard Moore, who loved her dearly and will miss her very much.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W. O. Whitworth: her parents: and all of her
siblings, Henry, Edward, Harve, Hosea, and Raymond Cope, Della Simple, Dora Little,
and Grace Goddard. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 1997, in Richwood Cemetery, west of
Ozark. Friends may call at their convenience today in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Contributed by Andrea, her great-niece.
Whobrey, Bert 19 Aug 1910 - 7 Apr 1995 CCH-N 12 Apr 1995
[Note: Son of C. M. & Elizabeth (Willis) Whobrey; married 1936 Annabelle Scott]
Bert Whobrey, 84, Rogersville, died at 6:35 p.m. Friday in St. John's Regional
Health Center, of bone cancer. Bert was born Aug. 19, 1910, in Rumsey, Ky., the son of
C.M. and Elizabeth Willis Whobrey. In 1936 he was married to Annabelle Scott. He was
a farmer in the Greene and Christian County area of Rogersville and was a longtime
faithful member of the Center Point Church of Christ, Rogersville. Survivors include his
wife, Annabelle; one daughter, Beverly Bonner and her husband Jim; two sons, Dwayne
Whobrey and his wife Carolyn, and Gary Whobrey and his wife Linda, all of Rogersville;
one brother, Charles Whobrey and his wife Dorothy, Ozark; one sister, Elenore Martin,
Warrensburg; five grandchildren, Allen Whobrey and his wife Pam, Tim Whobrey and
Nikki Whobrey, all of Rogersville, Cindy Mengel and her husband, Greg, St. Joseph,

Kelly Ritter and her husband Doug, Cassville; four great-grandchildren, Heather and
Kyle Whobrey, Andrea and Christopher Mengel; seven step grandchildren, Jim Keller,
Rochester, Minn., Bob Keller, Mt. Vernon, Ill., Larry Keller, Highpoint, N. C., Janice
Lee, Nevada, Joanne Keller, Springfield, Tim Bonner, Reeds Spring, and Kim Bonner,
Fordland. Memorial graveside service was Monday, April 10, in Fulton Cemetery,
Rogersville, with Brad Smith and John Lee officiating, under the direction of Harris, a
Cassity-Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark. The body has been cremated. Memorial
donations may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven Loop,
Strafford, Mo. 65757.
Whobrey, Charles E. 29 Aug 1914 - 18 Jun 1999 CCH-N 23 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Cicero & Elizabeth (Willis) Whobrey; married Dorothy]
Charles E. Whobrey, age 84, of Ozark, died Friday, June 18, 1999 in Primrose
Place health Care Center. He was born August 29, 1914 in Rumsey, Kentucky and was
the son of Cicero and Elizabeth (Willis) Whobrey. On December 24, 1939 he and
Dorothy Fulton were married. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War
II. Mr. Whobrey retired from Lily Tulip as a security guard. he had also been employed
by the Greene County Sheriff's Department and had been a farmer. Survivors include: his
wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Nancy Short and her husband Phil, Sparta; two grandchildren
and their spouses, Kevin and Natalie Short, and Sherri and Keith Gimlin; four greatgrandchildren, Brandi Case, Collin Gimlin, Riley and Cooper Short; a sister, Eleanor
Martin, Warrensburg; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents and two brothers, Bert and Edward Whobrey. Funeral services was at 2 p.m.
Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Troy Rhoden and Rev. Jim Jeffries
officiating. Burial was in Fulton Cemetery.
Whobrey, Cicero M. 20 Sep 1881 - 24 Oct 1955 CCR 27 Oct 1955 p5
Cicero M. Whobrey, 74 of Route 2, Rogersville, died at 8 a.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital where he had been a patient for nine days. He was father of Greene
County deputy sheriff Charles Whobrey. A member of the Center Point Church of Christ,
Mr. Whobrey had been a farmer. Survivors include two other sons, Edward of Poplar
Bluff and Bert of Route 2, Rogersville; a daughter of Mrs. Leslie Martin of Route 1, Ash
Grove; a brother Charley of St. Joseph, Ky and five grandchildren. Funeral services were
conducted at the Center Point Church of Christ near Rogersville. Burial was in Fulton
Cemetery under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
[note: Mortuary record says he was buried in Sparta IOOF Cemetery]
Whobrey, Edward H. 29 Aug 1908 - 27 Jul 1979 OH 2 Aug 1979 p10
[Note: married Edna I. 26 Oct 1907 - May 1990]
Services for Edward H. Whobrey, 70, Ozark, were held last Sunday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. L. E. Reynolds officiating. Burial was in Fulton Cemetery near
Rogersville. Mr. Whobrey died July 27 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, after a long
illness. Mr. Whobrey, a Kentucky native, lived most of his live in Poplar Bluff, moving
to Ozark in 1976/ He was a retired department store salesman, working for Stovall for 31
years. He was a World War II veteran, a member of the American Legion and a member

of Ozark United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Edna I.; two brothers,
Bert and Charles, both of Rogersville; and a sister, Mrs. Elenora Martin, Knob Knoster.
AND
Whobrey, Edward H. 29 Aug 1908 - 27 Jul 1979 OH 9 Aug 1979 p10
It is impossible to thank each of you personally that helped during the illness and
death of my brother, Ed. However, a special thanks to the folks at Harris Funeral Home;
the minister and many members of the Ozark Methodist Church were especially
thoughtful. Bert Whobrey
AND
Whobrey, Edward H. 29 Aug 1908 - 27 Jul 1979 OH 9 Aug 1979 p10
I want to thank those who were so helpful during the recent illness and death of
my husband, Ed. Especially the neighbors who brought food and flowers, the Harris
funeral home and many acts of kindness of many members of the United Methodist
Church. A special thank you to Bro. Reynolds. Edna Whobrey
Wickens, Stephen Terrill 2 Sept 1943 - 22 Feb 2002 CCN-J 5 Mar 2002
[Note: Son of Melvin Barnum & Mary Margaret (Utterback) Wickens; married 15 Oct
1983 Kate]
Stephen Terrill Wickens, 58, Billings, died at 6:45 a.m. Friday, February
22, 2002, at his home, following a long battle with cancer. He was born September 2,
1943, in Hannibal, Mo. to Melvin Barnum and Mary Margaret (Utterback) Wickens.
Steve graduated from Hannibal High School in 1961. He cherished and maintained many
long-term friendships with his classmates. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force
from 1961 to 1965 and was stationed at Truax Field in Madison, Wisconsin during the
Vietnam War. He participated in the presentation of honors for many of his comrades. He
was a member of the American Legion Post #676. He was self-employed as a claims
adjuster, traveling to many areas of Missouri and elsewhere. Steve loved to fish and was
an enthusiast of exotic and foreign cars. He had a knack for repairing anything from
motors to electronics. He was a member of the Gate of the Temple and the Abou Ben
Adhem Shrine in Springfield. Steve cared deeply for his family and was loyal to all of his
friends. He had a great personality and it was always said, he never met a stranger. He is
survived by his loving wife, Kate, who were united in marriage October 15, 1983, in
Evansville, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his father and a niece, Lauren
Wickens. He is also survived by his mother, Mary Margaret Wickens, Kansas City, Mo.;
two brothers, Paul Wickens and his wife, Lisa, Kansas City, Mo. and Michael Wickens
and his wife DeAnne, Hannibal, Mo.; nieces, Laura Flannigan and her husband Shannon,
Bellaire, Fla., Sarah Wickens, Kansas City, Mo., Jennifer Wickens, Minneapolis, Minn.
And Ginna Weixelman, Kansas City, Mo.; a grand-niece, Clare Flannigan, and a grandnephew, Jack Flannigan, both of Bellaire, Fla. He is also survived by his Uncle Ernest
Utterback and Aunt Edna Utterback, both of Hannibal, Mo.; and his Aunt Frances Ross,
his godmother, New London, Mo. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., Sunday,
February 24, 2002, in Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Funeral services were at 10:00
a.m. Monday, February 25, 2002, in St. Peter's UCC, Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick
officiating. Masonic Rites were given by Rev. Bill Moore. There was a visitation
Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 10:00 a.m. and funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the James
O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, with Father Mike: Quinn officiating. Burial with

military honors followed in Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Shriners’ Children's Hospital, in care of the funeral home.
AND
The family received friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. today, February 25, 2002, in St. Peter’s UCC,
Billings, with Pastor Doug Burwick officiating. Masonic Rites will be given by Rev. Bill
Moore. There will be a visitation, Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 10 a.m. and funeral
service at 11 a.m. in the James O’Donnell Funeral Home, Hannibal, with Father Mike
Quinn officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow in Grand View Burial Park,
Hannibal. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, in
care of the funeral homes. Springfield News-Leader, February 25, 2002.
Wick, Richard Earl 29 Apr 1938 - 14 Mar 1993 OH 17 Mar 1993
[Note: Son of Lawrence John & Mary (Smith) Wick; married Martha]
Richard Earl Wick, 54, Chestnutridge, died Sunday, March 14, 1993. He was born
April 29, 1938 at Pittsfield, Mass., the son of Lawrence and Mary Smith Wick. He had
lived in the Chestnutridge area for seven years. He served his country in the U.S. Navy.
Survivors include his wife, Martha; a daughter, Donna Cobb, and her husband, David.
Sparta; two grandchildren, Jason Lee Robinson, and Ricky Clayton Robinson; a sister,
Joan Marie Richardson, New Lebanon, N.Y.: a brother, Lawrence John Wick, Jr.,
Massachusetts; and his father, Lawrence John Wick, New Lebanon, N.Y. Services will be
10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, in Springfield National Cemetery with military honors.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wickizer, Opal E. 30 Jul 1905 - 11 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
[Note: married Melvyn Wickizer who died 1985]
Opal E. Wickizer, 84, of Springfield, died at 10:05 a.m. Sept. 11 in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. Services were held Sept. 13 in South Street
Christian Church with the Revs. David McKay and Jean Elmore officiating. Burial was in
Maple Park Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Mrs.
Wickizer was a lifelong resident of Greene County and the widow of Melvin Wickizer,
who died in 1985. She was a longtime member of South Street Christian Church where
she had been very active in the 50/50 Sunday School Class. Surviving are a son, Tom,
and his wife, Freida, Ozark; two grandchildren, Shirley Harman and Mark Wickizer; and
two great-grandchildren.
Wicklund, Robert Edwin “Bob” 28 Jul 1920 - 16 Feb 2001 CCH-N 11 April 2001
[Note: Son of Tovio Ilmire & Ellen Josephine (Salanine) Wicklund; married 11 May
1946 Iona June Swope]
Robert Edwin "Bob" Wicklund, 80, Nixa, passed away Friday, Feb. 16, 2001 in
Christian Health Care of Missouri, Nixa. He was born July 28, 1920 in San Pedro, Calif,
the son of Tovio Ilmire and Ellen Josephine (Salanine) Wicklund. On May 11, 1946 he
was united in marriage to Iona June (Swope) in Yuma, Ariz. A Pearl Harbor Survivor,
Robert served his country during World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army
369th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion. He retired from the telephone company where he
was a repairman. He was preceded in death by his parents, and is survived by his wife

June of the home; a son, James Robert Wicklund and wife Mary, Paradise, Calif; a
daughter, Marilyn Candice Kopp and husband Ed, Fair Grove, Mo.; and a greatgranddaughter, Amber Colleen Kopp, San Diego, Calif; numerous nieces, other relatives
and many friends. Memorial services with full military honors were April 3 in Missouri
Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Cremation was under direction of Harris Funeral Home.
Nixa.
Widders, Carlyla 13 May 1951 - 26 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Carl & ? (Inman) Widders]
AND
Cole, Ava Dean (Inman) 18 Aug 1934 - 26 Jul 1951 CCR 2 Aug 1951
[Note: Daughter of Edgar & Marie (McConnell) Inman; married Don Cole]
Mrs. Avadeen Cole, 16, of Nixa was killed last Thursday morning near Stockton,
KS, when the car she was driving struck a bridge abutment. Also killed was her twomonths old niece, Carlyla Widders, daughter of her sister who was in the car with Mrs.
Cole. The baby’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Widders of Springfield were hospitalized at
Hays, KS. A reconstruction of the crash by the highway patrol indicated that Mrs. Cole
had taken the wheel in the early morning after her brother-in-law, who had been
discharged from the service and was being returned home from Washington, D.C., had
driven all night. The party had an early morning breakfast. Mr. Widders got into the back
seat for a catchup sleep, and Mrs. Cole had been driving about 15 minutes when the
accident occurred. She was proceeding at moderate speed and the theory was that she was
blinded by the early sunlight and did not see the abutment. Bodies of the two victims
were returned by plane to Springfield, where funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon with the Rev. Roscoe Harding, pastor of Riverdale Baptist church, officiating.
Burial was made in the McConnell cemetery near Nixa. In addition to her sister, Mrs.
Cole is survived by her husband, Don, serving in the Navy. She and Mrs. Widders are the
cousins of County Treasurer Russell McConnell.
Wieck, Anna (Miekley)
28 Jan 1874 - 7 Dec 1957
CCR 12 Dec 1957 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Wieck , 83, a lifelong resident of the Billings
community who died December 7 in a Springfield nursing home were held December 10
at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Billings with Rev. Harry O. Hein officiating.
Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery in Billings. Survivors include three sons,
William F. Wiech of Iowa City, Iowa, Fred C. Wieck of Billings and Chris H. Wieck of
Whittier, Calif.; two daughters, Miss Minnie Wieck of San Francisco, Calif., and Mrs.
Emma Schatz of Billings; five grandchildren, four brothers, William, Chris, Gus and Otto
Miekley, all of Billings; two sisters, Mrs. Ida Bessley of Billings and Mrs. Charles Baum
of Springfield.
Wieck, August Frederick 26 Jul 1872 - 24 May 1953
CCR 28 May 1953 p1
August Frederick Wieck, 80-year old Christian County farmer, died at 8 p.m.
Sunday at his home, a half-mile southeast of Billings. Mr. Wieck, who was born in
Germany and who came to the United States when he was six years old, lived in the
Billings community most of his life. He was a member of the St. Peter’s Evangelical
Church. Mr. Wieck is survived by his wife, Anna of the home; three sons, William F.,

Iowa City, Ia; Fred C., Billings and Chris H., Whittier, Calif.; two daughters, Miss
Minnie Wieck, Los Angeles and Mrs. Emma Schatz, Billings; a brother, Otto, Billings;
three sisters, Mrs. William Tiede, Billings; Mrs. August Kemmling, Springfield, and Mrs.
Arthur Zieroth, Springfield and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.
Thursday in the Harris Chapel with the Rev. Karl Bauer of Kansas City and the Rev.
Charles Burger of Pierce City officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery
with the following pallbearers: Raymond Miekley, Alfred Miekley, Howard Miekley,
Arthur Wieck, Paul Bluebaum, Bernard Drier.
Wieck, Emilie Pauline (Kruger) 1880 - 24 Aug 1958
CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Emilie Pauline Wieck, 78, who died August 24 in a
Springfield Rest Home, were held Aug 27 at 10:00 a.m. in the Harris Funeral Home at
Billings, with Rev. Harry O. Hein officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery,
Springfield, under direction of Harris. He was a lifelong resident of Billings and a
member of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church there. Survivors include one son, Arthur
Wieck of Billings; two daughters, Mrs. Louise Bluebaum of Billings and Mrs. Lucille
Shaver of LaPorte, Ind; two grandsons, two brothers, Robert Kruger of Billings and
William Kruger of Springfield; one half-sister, Mrs. Bertha Manley of Springfield; one
half-brother, Arthur Zieroth of Springfield.
Wieck, Fred C. 5 Sep 1903 - 7 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note
Fred C. Wieck, 85, of Billings, died Oct 7 at the Ozarks Methodist Manor Nursing
Home, Marionville, following a long illness. Services for Mr. Wieck were held Oct 9 at
St. Peter’s United church of Christ, with the Rev. James Schultz officiating. Burial was
Oct 10 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield, under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Billings. A retired farmer, Mr. Wieck was a member of St. Peter’s United Church
of Christ. His survivors include a son, Jim, of Dallas, TX; three granddaughters, Andrea,
Allison, and Jennifer, all of Pleasant Hill; and a sister-in-law, Hester Wieck, of Whittier,
CA.
Wieck, William F. 3 Nov 1899 - 15 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p2
[Note: Son of August F. & Anna (Miekeley) Wieck; married 1 Apr 1932 Ethel F. Lipps]
Services for W. F. Wieck, 78, Iowa City, Iowa were held Saturday in Iowa City.
Mr. Wieck died Nov. 15 in Iowa City after a long illness. He was a former resident of
Springfield and Billings., Survivors include two brothers, Fred, Billings and Chris,
Whittier, Calif.; and a sister, Miss Minnie Wieck, San Francisco, Calif.
Wiggins, George 28 Feb 1898 - 24 Oct 1974 OH 31 Oct 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Henry L. & Mary F. (Chaffin) Wiggins; married Lucy Vance Davidson 8
Jul 1898 - 30 Jan 1999]
SPARTA - George Wiggins, 76, of Route 1, Sparta, died at 6:30 a.m. Thursday in
St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Wiggins, a retired farmer, was a
lifelong resident of Sparta. Surviving are his wife, Lucy; a son Kenneth of Route 1,
Sparta; a half-brother, Chesley Wiggins, Springfield; four half-sisters, Mrs. Leta Tinsley
and Mrs. Mable Hilton, both of Ozark, Mrs. Ila Edwards, Springfield, and Mrs. Oma

Abney, Modesto, Calif.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. Gary Phillips
officiating. Burial was in the Linden Cemetery.
Wiggins, Lucy Vance (Davidson) 8 Jul 1898 - 30 Jan 1999 CCH-N 10 Feb 1999
[Note: Daughter of Marshall Blair and Stacy Caroline (Stone) Davidson; married George
Wiggins 28 Feb 1898 - Oct 1974]
Lucy Vance Wiggins, age 100, of Sparta, died Saturday, January 30 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born July 8, 1898 to Marshal and Stacy (Stone) Davidson.
She was saved and baptized at an early age and joined the Christian Church. On Sept. 10,
1925 she married George Wiggins. To this union a son, Kenneth, was born. Survivors
include: a son, Kenneth Wiggins and his wife, Lenora, Sparta; four grandchildren and
their spouses, James and Barbara Wiggins, Sparta, Faye and Gary Ballard, Fordland,
Cathy and Wendell Stutesmun, Highlandville, and Joe and Mary Wiggins, Walnut Grove;
seven great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and a host
of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by: her husband, George; her
parents; two sister; two brothers; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were
2 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ben Brown
officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Wigton, Avery Paige 29 Jan 2007 - 29 Jan 2007 CCH-N 31 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of John & Amelia (Beaman) Wigton]
Avery Paige Wigton died shortly after birth Jan. 29 at Cox Hospital South in
Springfield. She was the daughter of John and Amelia Wigton, Sparta. She is survived by
her parents; two brothers, Zane and Gage; and her grandparents, William and Denise
Beaman, Kansas City, and Wanda Wigton, Sparta. She was preceded in death by her
grandfather, John Wigton. The family is planning for a private memorial service at a later
date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the March of Dimes, 2200 E. Sunshine St., Suite
122, Commerce Terrace Office Building, Springfield in Avery's name would be
appreciated.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Wilcox, Clark 15 Oct 1917 - 31 Oct 1993 OH 17 Nov 1993
[Note: Son of Walter D. & Mamie Fionnu (Johnson) Wilcox; married Viola]
Clark Wilcox died Oct. 31, 1993 in Temecula, Calif. He was born Oct. 15, 1917
in Nixa and is survived by an identical twin brother, Clay Wilcox, and his wife, Mary E.,
Nixa, and special nephew and niece, Larry Wilcox and Joretta Wilcox Twitty; his wife,
Viola; a daughter, Benita Collins, Cordell, Okla.; a stepson and wife, Randy and Kathy
Voyles, Yuciapa, Calif.; stepdaughter Rhonda and Robert Vaughan, Temecula; and seven
grandchildren; brothers Donald Wilcox and Ray Wilcox, of the Nixa area; four sisters,
Mamie Marley and Thelma O’Neil, Nixa, and Goldie Shipman and Louise Melton,
Springfield. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews and
many friends. Memorial services and burial were at Bellevue Mausoleum, Ontario, Calif.
Wilcox, Clay 15 Oct 1917 - 5 May 2001
[Note: Son of Walter D. & Mamie Fionnu (Johnson) Wilcox; married 21 Dec 1940 Mary
Etta Hunt]

Clay Wilcox, age 83, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2001, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born October 15, 1917, in Nixa, the son of
Walter and Fionnou (Johnson) Wilcox. On December 21, 1940, he and Mary Etta Hunt
were married. Mr. Wilcox served as a mail carrier and businessman in Nixa for 40 years
before retirement. He continued to farm until the time of his death. He was an avid
fisherman and was active in Nixa Sucker Days. Mr. Wilcox was a member of Clever
United Methodist Church. Preceding him in death were four sisters and their spouses,
Genevieve and Ralph Rainey, Ruby and John Marley, Mamie and Bill Marley and
Thelma and Guy O’Neil; a brother, Roy Wilcox; his identical twin brother, Clark Wilcox;
and a brother-in-law, Joseph Melton. Survivors include his wife, Mary Etta; two
children, Larry Wilcox and his wife, Brenda, Kimberling City, and Joretta Wilcox,
Springfield; four grandchildren, Kayla O’Neal and her husband, Shawn, Kansas City,
Kory Wilcox, Nixa, Brandon Tinnon, Woodbridge, Va., and Dr. Darren Plank and his
wife, Heather, Nixa; two sisters, Louise Melton and Goldie Shipman and her husband,
Wallace, of Springfield; two brothers, Donald Wilcox and his wife, Mary, Nixa, and Ray
Wilcox, Clever; three sisters-in-law, Betty Wilcox and Vi Wilcox, both of California, and
Cleo Davis, Nixa; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Arvil Harp, Nixa, and
Dick and Ella Corris, Kimberling City; and other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 8, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev.
James Lee officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa.
Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home.
Wilcox, Cora M. 8 Feb 1893 - 30 Oct 1979 OH 4 Oct 1979 p2
Services were pending for Mrs. Cora M. Wilcox, 86, Springfield, mother of Mrs.
Eunice Mynatt of Nixa. Mrs. Wilcox died Sunday in St. John’s Regional Health Center
after a short illness.
Wilcox, Mamie Fionnu (Johnson) 18 Dec 1888 - 23 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8
[Note: married Walter D. Wilcox 7 Oct 1887 - 5 Nov 1959]
Mrs. Mamie Fionnu Wilcox, 80, Nixa, died at 11:25 p.m. Friday in Springfield
Baptist Hospital. She was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include
five sons, Clay and Donald, both of Nixa, Clark, Pamona, Calif.., Ray and Ray, both of
Ontario, Calif. five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Marley and Mrs. Mamie Marley, both of Ozark.
Mrs. Thelma O’Neil, Ontario, Calif, Mrs. Goldie Shipman and Mrs. Louise Melton, both
of Springfield; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2
p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery.
Wilcox, Roy L. 3 Mar 1920 - 26 Mar 1989 OH 30 Mar 1989
[Note: Son of Walter D. & Mamie Fionnu (Johnson) Wilcox; married 3 Mar 1946 Betty
L. Sutton]
Roy L. Wilcox, 69, of Nixa, died at 4:17 a.m. March 26 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Wilcox will be held at 11 a.m. today,
Thursday, March 30, at the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Officiating will be Wilbur
Murray and Henry Koontz. burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery, Nixa. Mr. Wilcox
was born in Nixa March 3, 1920, the son of Walter D. and Fionnu Johnson Wilcox. He

was a retired G.E. plant supervisor and had lived in Nixa for a short time after moving
from Clever. He was married to Betty L. Sutton March 3, 1946. Mr. Wilcox was a
member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and was active in the Senior
Citizens Center and the American Legion in Nixa. During World War II, Mr. Wilcox
served for three years as a Pharmacist's Mate in the United States Navy. Mr. Wilcox was
preceded in death by two sisters, Ruby Marley and Genevieve Rainey. Surviving are his
wife, Betty, of the home; four daughters, LaDonna "Donna" Joyner, Chico, California,
Virginia "Ginger" Walker, Hesperia, California, Kathleen "Kathie" Gilmore, Springfield,
and Shirley Huntsman, Provo, Utah; four brothers, Clay Wilcox, Nixa, Clark Wilcox,
LaVern, California, Donald Wilcox, Nixa, and Ray Wilcox, Clever; four sisters, Thelma
O'Neil and Mamie McConnell, Nixa, and Goldie Shipman and Louise Melton,
Springfield; fifteen grandchildren, Trevor and Krista Joyner, Robbie and Eric Walker,
Joshua, Rachel, Taylor, Leah and Preston Gilmore, Allen and Steve Huntsman, Janet
Lewis, Carrie Vickers, Reed and Kim Huntsman; and five great-grandchildren.
AND
Wilcox, Roy Lee 3 Mar 1920 - 26 Mar 1989 NE 6 Apr 1989
[Note: Son of Walter D. & Fionnu (Johnson) Wilcox; married 3 Mar 1946 Betty L.
Sutton]
Roy L. Wilcox, 69, of Nixa died at 4:17 a.m. March 26 a St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Wilcox were held at 11 a.m. Thursday,
March 30 in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark. Officiating was Wilbur Murray and
Henry Koontz. Burial was in the Jones Cemetery, Nixa. Mr. Wilcox was born in Nixa
March 3, 1920, the son of Walter D. and Fionnu Johnson Wilcox. He was a retired G.E.
plant supervisor and had lived in Nixa for a short time after moving from Clever. He
married Betty L. Sutton March 3, 1946. Mr. Wilcox was a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter Day Saints and was active in the Senior Citizens Center and the
American Legion in Nixa. During World War II, Mr. Wilcox served for three years as a
Pharmacist's Mate in the United States Navy. Mr. Wilcox was preceded in death by two
sisters, Ruby Marley and Genevieve Rainey. Surviving are his wife, Betty, of the home;
four daughters, LaDonna "Donna" Joyner, Chico, California, Virginia "Ginger" Walker,
Hesperia, California, Kathleen "Kathie" Gilmore, Springfield, and Shirley Huntsman,
Provo, Utah; four brothers, Clay Wilcox, Nixa, Clark Wilcox, LaVern, California,
Donald Wilcox, Nixa, and Ray Wilcox, Clever; four sisters, Thelma O'Neil and Mamie
McConnell, Nixa, and Goldie Shipman and Louise Melton, Springfield; fifteen
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Wilcox, Walter D. 7 Oct 1887 - 5 Nov 1959
CCR 26 Nov 1959 p2
Funeral services for Walter D. Wilcox, 72, who died Nov. 15 at his home in
Nixa, were held Nov. 19 at 1 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel there, with Rev. Roscoe
Harding officaiting. Burial was in Jones Cemetery under direction of Harris. Born near
Nixa, he was a member of the Riverdale Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.
Fionny Wilcox; five sons, Clay Wilcox of Nixa, Clark Wilcox of Pomona, Calif, Roy
Wilcox of Ontario, Calif., Donald Wilcox of Springfield, and Ray Wilcox of Ontario;
five daughters, Mrs. Ruby Marley and Mrs. Mamie Marley of Ozark, Mrs. Thelma

O’Neil of Ontario, Mrs. Goldie Shipman and Mrs. Louise Melton of Springfield, 19
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Wilder, Eliza E. (White) 16 Feb 1899 - 11 Dec 1987 OH 17 Dec 1987
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin Frank & Lucinda “Lou” F. White; married Dillard L.
Wilder 25 Aug 1899 - 8 Aug 1984]
Eliza E. Wilder, 88, Springfield, died at 11:32 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center
South after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Wilder were held Tuesday in Harris Chapel,
Nixa, with the Rev. Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery, near
Clever. A native of Clever, Mrs. Wilder was a member of the Clever Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dillard L. Wilder, in 1984; a son, Johnnie
Dillard Wilder, in 1918; a grandson; Jon Leslie Wilder, in 1982; and a great-grandson,
Patrick Schalda, in 1982. Her survivors include three sons, Frank and Eddie, both of
Fresno, California, and Alton, Buffalo; two daughters, Lyndell Gann and Betty
Cunningham, both of Springfield; 16 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, a greatgreat-grandchild; and two sisters, Faye Hall, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Dottie Rogers,
Springfield.
Wildey, Robert Freeman 14 Jun 1922 - 30 Jul 2003 SN-L 3 Aug 2003
[Note: Son of Chester &Cora (Bridges) Wildey; married 10 Oct 1950 Phyllis Mease]
Robert Freeman Wildey, 81, formerly of Reeds Spring, passed away on
Wednesday, July 30, 2003 in Manor Care of Webster, Texas. Mr. Wildey was born on
June 14, 1922 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Chester and Cora (Bridges) Wildey. He met and
married Phyllis Mease on October 10, 1950 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Robert was a life
member of the VFW, as he served in the United States Navy during World War II in the
Pacific fleet aboard the USS Nevada. He loved to Bar-B-Q, fish and was a faithful fan to
the Kansas City Royals and the Dallas Cowboys. He was preceded in death by his
brothers, Paul Wildey and Roger Wildey, and sister Madge Orton. Survivors include his
wife of 52 years Phyllis Mease Wildey of Reeds Spring, MO; sons Larry Wildey of
Kentucky, and Nick Wildey and wife Belinda of Pasadena, TX; daughter Becky Waters
and husband Ray of Soldotna, AK; brother Lloyd Ray of Las Vegas, NV; nine
grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday,
August 4, 2003 at 2 p.m. in the Eisenhower Church under the direction of Thieme-Shadel
Hicks Funeral Service at Rivermonte with Reverend Joe Dan Edwards officiating. Burial
will follow in the Eisenhower Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Monday,
August 4, 2003 from noon until service time. Springfield News-Leader, August 3, 2003.
Wiles, Adrian "Cap" 14 May 1909 - 14 May 2003 CCH-N May 21, 2003
Adrian "Cap" Wiles, Ava, son of John and Sarah (Case) Wiles, was born May 14,
1909, in Webster County, and died on May 14, 2003, in Ozark at the age of 94 years.
Wiles lived most of his life in Douglas County. He did construction work and farming.
He was of the Baptist faith and attended Breeden Church. He married Elma Stillings Dec.
13, 1937, in Douglas County. The marriage produced one son, Kenneth. He was preceded
in death by his parents; five brothers; three sisters and his wife, Elma, in 1994. Wiles
enjoyed hunting, fishing and talking with people. He is survived by his son, Kenneth
Wiles, Ava; two grandchildren, Debbie Snider, Ozark, and Rick Wiles and wife Susan,

Ozark; four great-grandchildren, Amber Simpson, Springfield, Nicki Snider, Ozark, and
Brent and Sarah Wiles, Ozark; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and special
caregivers at Ozark Riverview manor. Services were at 2 p.m. May 17 at Clinkingbeard
Funeral Home, Ava, with the Revs. Lee Hampton and Joe "Cub" Lafferty officiating.
Internment was in Stillings Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Breeden Church in
care of Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 548, Ava.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Wiles, Armor E. 1893 - 1952
Armor E. Wiles, 59, prominent farmer and stockman of the Billings community,
died at 7 p.m. yesterday in St. John’s hospital where he had been a patient one week. A
native of Billings he was a veteran of World War I and was a member of Billings
American Legion Post No. 139. He was a graduate of the old Marionville College and
was member of the Billings Christian Church. Mr. Wiles is survived by his widow,
Helen; three sons, Reid Wiles of 1214 Crutcher, Springfield and Charles and Larry Wiles
of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Anne Kucera of Billings; four brothers, Elmer of
Marionville, Eugene of Tulsa, “Doc” Wiles of Joplin and Roscoe Wiles of Aurora; two
sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Moore and Mrs. Kay Muench, both of Aurora and two
grandchildren. Services will be under direction of Harris of Billings.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has the handwritten date
of 1952 in the margin.
Wiles, Jack C. 22 Dec 1910 - 9 Mar 1989 OH 16 Mar 1989
[Note: married Martha F.]
Jack C. Wiles, 78, of Springfield, died at 7:30 p.m. March 9 in his home.
Graveside services for Mr. Wiles were held March 10 in the Maple Park Cemetery with
the Rev. Wesley Arlington officiating. Services were under the direction of GormanScharpf University Chapel. Mr. Wiles, a Springfield resident since 1928, was a 1930
graduate of Greenwood High School. He attended SMSU and was a member of Tri C
Fraternity. He was in the Livestock Commission business with Union Stockyards from
1932 until his retirement in 1978, when he was an owner of the National Livestock
Commission Company. He was an ardent golfer. Surviving are his wife, Martha F. Wiles,
with whom he shared 52 years of marriage; a daughter, Alice F. Roy, Highlandville; a
son, Thomas F., Springfield; four sisters, Monterey Wiles, Fanny Haege, Nelli Jo
Reynolds and Dixie Lou Horn, all of Springfield; and two grandchildren, Patrick and
Christopher Rhodes, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Wilhelm, Lucinda A. (Schwartz) 12 Jan 1911 - 8 Dec 1997 17 Dec. 1997
Lucinda A. Wilhelm, 86, Nixa died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, Dec 8, 1997 in
Balanced Care Nursing Home, Nixa. Lucinda was born January 12, 1911 in Plymouth,
Nebraska, the daughter of Henry and Augusta (Schultz) Schwarta. She was united in
marriage to Ernest Wilhelm August 11, 1931 in Burwell, NE. She was employed as a
cook for Shepherd of the Hills, retiring after 13 years. She was a member of 65 Full
Gospel Church, Spokane. Preceding her in death are her husband, Ernest, her parents, a
brother Leonard Schwartz and a sister, Dora Walters. Survivors include a son, Lee
Wilhelm, Long Island, NY, and daughter and her husband, Viola and Harold Bradford,

two brothers, Dale Schwartz and his wife Lavella, Colorado Springs, CO, Col. Elmer
Schwarts, Hutchison, KS, a sister Norma Gottule, Beatrice, Neb, a grandson, Kenny
Bradford and his wife, Donna, Galena, two great grandsons, Dwayne Bradford and his
wife April, Springfield, Matthre Bradford, Galens and a great, great granddaughter,
Kelsey Bradford, Springfield. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 12,
1997, in the 65 Full Gospel Church, Spokane, with the Rev. Joe Dan Edwards officiating.
Burial will follow in the Ponce De Leon Cemetery. No formal visitation is planned.
Friends may call Thursday in Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wilhelm, Paul G. 2 Oct 1906 - 2 Nov 1967 CCR 9 Nov 1967 p1
Paul Wilhelm, 61, Waterford, Calif., a former resident of Billings, died early
Thursday morning in a Modesto, Calif. hospital. His only survivors are several cousins.
Graveside services were at 4:30 p.m. Monday. Burial was in Smart Cemetery between
Billings and Clever, under direction of Cantrell.
Wilhite, Ines “Irene” (Willoughby) 7 Jan 1915 - 20 Feb 2006 SN-L 22 Feb 2006
[Note: Daughter of Bert T. & Lila M. (Fugitt) Willoughby
Inis "Irene" (Willoughby) Wilhite, daughter of Bert T. and Lila M. (Fugitt)
Willoughby, was born on January 7, 1915, in Stone County, Mo., and passed away in St.
John's Hospital on February 20, 2006. On September 13, 1952, Irene was united in
marriage to Charles W. Wilhite. Two sons were born to this union. Irene was a loving
and devoted wife, mother, and proud grandmother. She was baptized at an early age. In
addition to her parents, Irene was preceded in death by her sister, Clayoma Peebles
Garringer; two brothers, Leonard Willoughby and Javin Willoughby; and a nephew,
Burton Peebles. Survivors include her husband, Charles, and their sons, Dan and wife,
Lana; and Bill and wife, Michele, and their son, Chad; her sister-in-law, Jane Wilhite;
two nieces, Janice Gamble and Marsha Hoyt; three nephews, Ronnie Willoughby, Eddie
Peebles and Rolland Peebles and their families. Graveside services will be held at
Lindsey Chapel Cemetery, Lynn Street, Republic, at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 23,
2006. Relatives and friends may visit at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, from 2 to 7
p.m. tonight.
Wilhite, Jesse Lawrence 7 Sep 1890 - 15 May 1948 CCR 20 May 1948
[Note: Son of William & Julia (Bostic) Wilhite; married 1930 Minnie Cupp 11 Nov 1896
- 26 Aug 1935; married Jessie A. Cox 11 May 1888 - 8 Jan 1971]
Funeral services for Jesse Lawrence Wilhite, 57, who died May 15 at his home at
Spokane, were held Tuesday, May 18 at the Spokane church conducted by Rev. Worth
Caughron. Burial was in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home
of Ozark. A veteran of three years service in World War I, he was married to Miss
Minnie Cup in 1920. To this union one daughter, Mrs. Louise Rollings, was born. His
wife preceded him in death in 1935 and in 1938 he was married to Jessie A. Cox. He was
a member and deacon of the Spokane Baptist church and served as superintendent of the
Sunday School for many years. He is survived by the widow and one daughter, his father,
Will Wilhite of Springfield, three sisters, Nellie Hilton of Kansas City, Ethel Lawrence of
Cardon, Okla., Lura Spencer of Anderson, Mo., and two brothers, Fate Wilhite of St.
Louis and Clarence Carter of Nixa.

Wilhite, Jessie (Bedford) Cox 11 May 1888 - 8 Jan 1971 CCR 14 Jan 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of J. W. Bedford; married 18 Jan 1905 Marion L. Cox who died before
1930; married second ? Wilhite]
Mrs. Jessie Cox Wilhite, 82, of Reed Springs, died at 5:05 p.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center, She was a member of Spokane Baptist church and was a resident of the
Spokane and Reeds Spring communities most of her life. For the past eight years, she had
lived with her daughter, Mrs. Alta Foland, Reeds Spring. Besides her daughter, she is
survived by three sons, Charles Cox, Reeds Spring, Lester Cox, St. Ann and Roy Cox,
O’Fallon; four grandchildren; one step-daughter, Mrs. Louise Rollings, Reeding, Calif..
and one brother, Roy Bedford, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in
Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Wilken, Edna B. (Arterberry) 28 Aug 1925 - 17 Oct 2004
SN-L 19 Oct 2004
Edna B. Wilken, daughter of James and Bessie Marie (Vanderpool) Arterberry,
born on August 28, 1925, and departed this life on October 17, 2004, in the arms of her
daughter and surrounded by family at the age of 79. Edna was united in marriage on June
1, 1942, in Marshfield to William Harold Wilken. She served as the past president of the
Queen City Grandmothers Club and involved herself in the Greene County Women's
Democratic Club. She enjoyed crafts, cake decorating and shopping. Edna was a
homemaker and to her, the most important job was taking care of her family. She will be
sadly missed by all who knew her. Edna was lifetime believer and attended Evergreen
Baptist Church. She was a very giving person who always put others before herself. She
was preceded in death by her loving husband, William Harold; stepdaughter, Deloris
Smith; parents; sister, Marguerite; and son-in-law, Gene Harpool. She is survived by her
daughter, Loretta (Lori) Harpool and companion, Dave Westlin of Nixa; stepdaughter,
Ruby Reynolds and husband, Gary of Springfield; sister, Roberta Leach of Fair Grove;
grandchildren, Julie Dodds and husband, Brian, and Kevin Harpool; four step
grandchildren, Mashella, Marla, John and Jason; five step-great-grandchildren; and one
step-great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held at Thieme-Shadel-Hicks
Funeral Service at Midtown on Thursday, October 21, 2004, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow
in Eastlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Edna's memory to
Community Hospice of Springfield, 1465 E. Primrose, Suite A, Springfield, MO 65804.
Wilkerson, Carl Newton 25 Jun 1914 - 16 May 1993 NN-E 26 May 1993
[Note: Son of William & Virgie (Bracken) Wilkerson; married 31 Jan 1935 Goldia
Carmen Hawkins 7 March 1914 - 25 Mar 1997 ]
Carl Newton Wilkerson, 78, Springfield, died Sunday, May 16, 1993, in his
home. He was born June 25. 1914, in Christian County, the son of William and Virgie
Bracken Wilkerson. He was married to Carmen Hawkins on Jan. 31, 1935, in Ozark. He
was retired from Mid-Am Dairy and was a member of Elm Grove Methodist Church,
south of Rogersville. Survivors include his wife, Carmen, of the home; a son, Charles
Wilkerson, and wife, Marcia, Branson; a sister, Irene McHaffie, Bruner; three
grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, May 18, in
Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery,
Springfield.

Wilkerson, Golda Carmen (Hawkins) 7 March 1914 - 25 Mar 1997 CCH-N 2 Apr
1997
[Note: Daughter of Fred A. & Gertrude L. (Riddle) Hawkins; married 31 Jan 1935 Carl
Newton Wilkerson 25 Jun 1914 - 16 May 1993]
Golda Carmen Wilkerson, 83, Springfield died Tuesday, March 25, 1997, at
Manor Care in Springfield. Carmen was born on March 7, 1914 at Fordland to Fred A.
Hawkins and Gertrude L. Riddle Hawkins. She was a member of the Fordland Church of
Christ, but since living in Springfield, attended the East Grand Church of Christ. She was
preceded in death by a son, Albun Jackson "Jackie" Wilkerson in 1965; a brother, Freddie
James Hawkins; three sisters, Grace Robertson, June Sartin, and Georgia Hawkins; and
her parents. Carmen was married to Carl Newton Wilkerson on January 31, 1935, at
Ozark, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 1993. Surviving is one son, Charles
Edmond Wilkerson and wife, Marcia, of Branson; two sisters, Jessie Terrill of
Springfield and Jeanis Terry and husband, Mike, Fresno, California; three grandchildren,
Relinda Thee, and husband, Randall, of Kearney, Missouri, Danny Wilkerson and wife.
Anna, of Overland, Missouri, and Scott Frick and wife, Tammy, of Kearney. Missouri;
eight great-grandchildren, Daniel and Halie DeShon, Tawyna and Michael DeShon, Indie
Thee, Tiffnie and Nicole Frick, and Caleb Everett; several nieces and nephews and many
friends. Services were held on Friday, March 28, 1997, at 2:00 p.m. in the Preston Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Wilkerson, Myrtle (Franklin) 9 Dec 1897 - 17 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
Myrtle Wilkerson, 90, of Lockwood, died at 3:00 a.m. Sunday in Christ's Villa,
Wichita, Kansas. Services for Mrs. Wilkerson were held Tuesday in Wichita. Burial was
in Wellington, Kansas. Born Dec. 9, 1897, Mrs. Wilkerson was a well-known
businesswoman, operating Wilkerson's Cafe and Wilkerson's Dry Goods in Lockwood
for many years. She was a member of the Greenfield Church of Christ and was the
widow of M.A. Wilkerson, who preceded her in death. Two sisters and brothers also
preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. George Beggs, of Springfield;
two grandchildren, Mark and Richard Beggs, both of Ozark; a sister, Juanita Schimmel,
of Wichita; a brother, Len Franklin, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and several nieces and
nephews.
Wilkerson, Ollie 1893 - 6 Aug 1969 CCR 21 Aug 1969 p5
Mrs. Ollie Wilkerson, 76. of Rt. 2, Rogersville, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 6, in her home following a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of the Rogersville
area, Mrs. Wilkerson was a member of the Center Point Church of Christ. She is survived
by her husband, Hughey; two sons, Alva, Rogersville and Lee, Rogersville; four
daughters, Mrs. Julie Climer, Mrs. Maxie Fielden and Mrs Clara Bess Filbeck, all of
Rogersville, and Mrs. Margie Galloway, Liberty, Mo.; 14 grandchildren and six great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Center Point church of
Christ southwest of Rogersville with Charles Perry officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery in Springfield under direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Wilkerson, Ollie L. (Vaughan) Oct 1886 - 13 Aug 1970

CCR 20 Aug 1970 p8

[Note: Daughter of Richard & Florence A. (Cowan) Vaughan]
Mrs. Ollie Vaughan Wilkerson, 84, of Denver, Colo. died Thursday in a Denver
hospital after a lingering illness. A native of Sparta and former resident of Springfield,
Mrs. Wilkerson moved to Denver several years ago. Surviving are a son, Harold
Wilkerson of Denver; two daughters, Mrs. Geneva Emanuel and Mrs. Vida Horton, both
of Denver; a brother, James A. “Jack” Vaughan, Springfield’ and one grandson. Funeral
services and burial were Monday in Denver under direction of Howard Mortuary.
Wilkins, Alida Gnett (Chastain) 26 Mar 1918 - Sep 2004 SN-L 16 Sep 2004
[Note: Daughter of William & Alice (Leonard) Chastain; married 1 Oct 1939 Alva H.
Wilkins d 21 Jul 1987]
Alida Gnett Wilkins of Springfield, Mo., departed this life at 5:40 a.m.
Wednesday in Greene Haven Nursing Home. She was born March 26, 1918, in Clever,
Mo., to William and Alice Leonard Chastain, and married Alva H. Wilkins Oct. 1, 1939,
in Tulsa, Okla. She was a homemaker, member of Temple Baptist Church, and also
worked at Lily Tulip Cup. She graduated from Clever High School. She was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband, Alva H. Wilkins on July 21, 1987; and five brothers,
Berlie, William, Woodrow, Truman and Herman. Survivors include one sister, Georgia
DeGraffenreid, Springfield, Mo.; three nephews, Steve, Dan Chastain, Springfield, Mo.,
and Roy Chastain of Orinda, Calif.; two nieces, Linda Sporleder of Carmel, Ind., and
Carol Wampler of Springfield. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17,
2004, in Walnut Lawn Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Walnut Lawn
DeGraffenreid-Wood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. Friday
to funeral time in the funeral home. If desired, memorials may be directed to Community
Hospice or the Diabetes Foundation. The family wishes to thank Community Hospice
and the staff at Greene Haven for the good care.
Wilkins, Alva Howard 21 May 1896 - 7 Mar 1950 CCR 9 Mar 1950
[Note: Son of Henry S. & Sarah J. ( ) Wilkins; married Emma V. 13 Feb 1896 - 14 Feb
1964; tombstone gives name as Hobart]
Alva Howard Wilkins; 52, of Nixa, died in Burge hospital Tuesday morning
following a brief illness; He spent most of his life at Clever, but worked as a barber also
at Billings, Nixa and Springfield. He was a member of the Nixa Baptist church. Surviving
are his widow, Emma; two sons, Alva, Jr. 2311 West Walnut, Springfield, and T/Sgt.
George Wilkins of Selfridge Air Base, Mt: Clemens, Mich; five brothers, Fletcher, of
Rolla, Fred, of 1550 East Commercial, Springfield, Austin, of Billings, and Herman and
Worth of Clever; a sister, Mrs. Dora Fricks of Verona, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete, but burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery at Clever
under direction of Harris of Clever.
Wilkins, Austin 18 Feb 1894 - 12 Mar 1958 CCR 10 Apr 1958 p 5
Funeral services for Austin Wilkins, 64, who died March 12 at his farm home four
miles east of Billings were help March 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Billings Baptist Church with
Rev. Bob Ebersold officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Clever community, he was a member of
the Billings Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon since 1940. He was an

overseas veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Effie Wilkins, two
sons, Kenneth Wilkins of Route 1, Springfield. [sic, names only one son], two
granddaughters; four brothers, Fletcher Wilkins of Rolla, Mo., Fred Wilkins of
Springfield, Herman Wilkins and Worth Wilkins, both of Clever; one sister, Mrs. Dora
Fricks of Verona, Mo.
Wilkins, Effie 3 Jul 1894 - 11 Dec 1990 OH 20 Dec 1990
[Note: married Austin Wilkins 18 Feb 1894 - 12 Mar 1958]
Effie Wilkins, 96, Billings, died at 3:45 Tuesday, Dec. 11, 1990 in Heritage
Manor, following a long illness. She was a homemaker and a member of Billings Baptist
Church. She is survived by two sons, Billy, Springfield, and Kenneth, Mountain Home,
Ark.; two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Services were Friday in Meadors
Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Gary Stewart officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery.
Wilkins, Euell Herman
29 Jun 1901 - Oct 1972
E. Herman Wilkins, 71, Clever, died about 6 p.m. Tuesday in his home following
a long illness. Mr. Wilkins is survived by his wife, Bessie; a son, Gene, of Clever; three
daughters, Mrs. Mildred Cobb and Mrs. Jane Phillips, both of Clever, and Mrs. Merle
Prater, of Independence; a sister, Mrs. Dora Fricks of Monett; a brother, Fred of
Springfield; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be
announced by Cantrell of Clever. Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula
(Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date of 24 October 1972 in the margin.
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Wilkins, Euell Herman 29 Jun 1901 - 24 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Son of Henry S. & Sarah J. Wilkins; married Bessie B.]
E. Herman Wilkins, 71, of Clever, died about 6 p.m. Tuesday in his home
following a long illness. Mr. Wilkins is survived by his wife, Bessie; a son, Gene Wilkins
of Clever; three daughters, Mrs. Mildred Cobb and Mrs. Jane Phillips, both of Clever and
Mrs. Merle Prater of Independence; a sister, Mrs. Dora Fricks of Monett; a brother, Fred
Wilkins of Springfield; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Clever Baptist Church. The Rev. Jim Smith will
officiate and burial will follow in Wise Hill Cemetery.
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Wilkins, Euell Herman 29 Jun 1901 - 24 Oct 1972 OH 2 Nov 1972 p8
Clever - Funeral services were held lat Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Clever Baptist
Church for E. Herman Wilkins, 71, of Clever. Rev. Jim Smith officiated and burial
followed in Wise Hill Cemetery. Mr. Wilkins died about 6 p.m. Tuesday in his home
following a long illness.
Wilkins, George Stanley 20 Jul 1921 - 28 Feb 2005 SN-L 4 Mar 2005
[Note: Son of Hobart & Emma V. Wilkins; married 1950 Jeri]
George Stanley Wilkins, Sr., 83, Pensacola, Fla., passed away Monday, Feb. 28,
2005. Dad was born July 20, 1921, in Clever, Mo. He attended Southwest Missouri State
until his enlistment in 1942. After basic training in Albuquerque, N.M., he shipped out on
the "Aquitania" and assigned to the Army Air Corp 42nd Depot Repair Squadron. In

Normandy after the invasion, he was awarded the Bronze Star for rescuing a trucker who
had driven over and detonated a land mine. After World War II, he continued his service
in the Air Force Auditor General command until his military retirement in 1966. During
his military career, he held every rank from Private through Major, with the exception of
Warrant Office. He continued working and eventually retired from the Naval Air Rework
Facility, aboard NAS Pensacola, in 1985. Dad always enjoyed golf, bowling, travel, and
the close company of his family and friends. Most of all he cherished every moment with
his wife of 54 years, Jeri. Survivors include his wife, Jeri; sons, Stan and Keith;
grandchildren, Katie, Alex, Carl, Austin, and Keightley Wilkins, and Hillary Mitchell;
adopted family of Herbert Goetl; many in-laws, outlaws, nieces, and nephews. Private
family services will be held in Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, Fla. Burial
will follow in Barrancas National Cemetery, with full military honors. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Alex Wilkins, Carl Wilkins, Austin Wilkins, Keight Wilkins, David
Johnston, Wiley James, Sam Armstrong, and Matt Armstrong. Arrangements are under
the direction of Harper-Morris Memorial Chapel, Pensacola, Fla. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 5041 N. 12th Ave.,
Pensacola, FL. 32504.
Wilkins, Henry S. 10 Sep 1860 - 1 Jun 1935
Funeral services for Henry S. Wilkins, 74, retired Clever farmer, will be at 2
o’clock this afternoon in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. W. L. Watson
officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. Wilburn Maples Funeral Home
received the body.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Wilkins, Nancy Ann (Slay) Payne 29 Mar 1866 - 11 Sep 1951
Mrs. Nancy Wilkins, a lifelong resident of the Clever community, passed away
Tuesday night at the nursing home of Mrs. Bertha Griffith on North Main Street in this
city, where she had been a patient for several weeks. Death was due to general
infirmities of advance age. She was 85 years old last March 29. Mrs. Wilkins had been a
faithful member of the Clever Christian Church for many years and was one of Clever’s
most highly esteemed residents, representing one of its earliest pioneer families. She is
survived by two daughters and a son, Mrs. Clayborn Thomas of rural Billings, Mrs. Tylor
McNabb of Fresno, Calif., and Elmer Payne of Marionville; a brother, Nathan Slay of
Marionville; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are being conducted in the Christian Church at Clever this afternoon by
the Rev. Frank West of Springfield with the pastor, Rev. Musgraves, assisting. Interment
will be in Wise Hill Cemetery. Due to ill health the daughter in California was unable to
come to her mother’s funeral.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Wilkins, Worth S. 1904 - 3 Apr 1969
Funeral services for Worth S. Wilkins, 64, a lifelong resident of Clever, will be at
2 p.m. Friday in the Baptist Church here (Clever) with the Revs. James Smith and E. L.
Devore officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under direction
of Cantrell. Mr. Wilkins, a custodian at Clever High School, died at 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday in Burge-Protestant Hospital, Springfield, where he had been a patient about
one week. A member of the Baptist Church here, he is survived by his wife, Alma; a
daughter, Mrs. Glenna Teague, Clever; two brothers, Herman, Clever, and Fred,
Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Dora Fricks, Verona; and one grandson.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 3 April 1969 in the margin.
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Wilkins, Worth S. 1904 - 2 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Henry S. & Sarah Wilkins; married Alma Little 5 Apr 1902 - Jan 1995]
Funeral services for Worth S. Wilkins, 64, a lifelong resident of Clever, were at 2
p.m. Friday in the Baptist Church in Clever with the Revs. James Smith and E. L. Devore
officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery north of Clever under direction of Cantrell.
Mr. Wilkins, a custodian at Clever High School, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, in
Burge-Protestant Hospital in Springfield, where he had been a patient about a week. A
member of the Baptist Church, he is survived by his wife, Alma; a daughter, Mrs. Glenn
Teague, Clever; two brothers, Herman, Clever, and Fred, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Dora
Fricks, Verona; and one grandson.
Willard, Arthur J. D. 4 Dec 1896 - 12 Jul 1989 OH 20 Jul 1989
Arthur J. D. Willard, 92, of West Plains, died at 7:20 a.m. July 12 in West Vue
Home, Inc. Services for Mr. Willard were held July 15 in Carter Funeral Home Chapel,
West Plains. Interment was in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Willard was a city employee
of West Plains. He is survived by three children, Wilma Hale, West Plains, Elsie Oliver,
Rogersville, and Glenn Willard, Springfield; one brother, Cecil Ben Willard, Omaha,
Nebraska; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Willcut, Clyde W. 3 Aug 1914 - 22 Jan 1997 CCH-N 29 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Joseph & Edna Mae (Miles) Willcut; married Marion]
Clyde W Willcut, 82, Nixa, died Wednesday, January 22, 1997, in St. John's
Regional Health Center as a result of injuries received in an auto accident. He was born
August 3, 1914, in Bethany, Missouri, the son of Joseph and Edna Mae (Miles) Willcut.
Clyde moved to Springfield in 1927 at the age of 13. He and his family came here in a
Model T Ford, spending their first nights in a park near Springfield City Hall. He had
various jobs in downtown Springfield and was a very ambitious young man. He had fond
memories of his past and growing up in Springfield. He was a iron worker in the Local
#10 (retired), a US Army WW II veteran and of the Christian faith. He was preceded in
death by his parents and his wife, Marion. He is survived by: a son, Jack Willcut and his
wife, Diana, Springfield; 4 granddaughters, Cheryl O'Brien, Anna, Betsy, and Emily
Willcut; a brother, Edmond Willcut, Auburn, California; two sisters, Dottie Frazee and
Frances Walters, both of Springfield; 3 nephews, Beverly, Michael and William Clyde
Willcut; and a niece, Sharon Standard. Graveside services were at 11 a.m. Saturday,
January 25, in Hazelwood Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
South, with Rev. Michael O'Brien officiating.
Willett, Dennis C. “Cowboy” 14 Oct 1912 - 10 May 2003

Dennis C. “Cowboy” Willett, age 90, of Battlefield, passed away Saturday, May
10, 2003 from injuries resulting from a riding accident. He was born October 14, 1912 in
Fancy Farm, Kentucky. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
During his working career he was an aircraft mechanic, and owned a lawnmower and
bicycle repair shop in California. He later managed a cattle ranch and loved to break
horses. In 1969, he and Geraldine Sartin Henderson were married. Survivors include his
wife, Geraldine; a son, Chuck Willett and Carol Miller, Battlefield; a daughter, Nancy
Roberts and husband Mike, Kingman, Arizona; three stepchildren, Jack Henderson and
wife Mary, Rogersville, Gene Henderson and wife Sue, Nixa, and Judy Cundiff,
Battlefield; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ross
Willett, Illinois. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14 in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Ray Drake officiating. Burial will follow in Ponce de Leon
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Springfield News-Leader, May 11, 2003.
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Willhite, John Marvin “Mon” 7 Sep 1874 - 21 Aug 1961 CCR 24 Aug 1961 p1
Services for J. M. “Mon” Willhite 86 of Spokane who died at 4 p. m. Monday at
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maida Wescott, Route 2, Springfield, were at 2 p.m.
Thursday, August 24, in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Rev. Fate Montgomery
officiating. Burial was in Spokane under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Other
survivors are three other daughters. Mrs, Millie Gillet of Spokane, Mrs. Thelma Lee of
Ponce de Leon and Mrs. Mable Jennings of Garland, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and 15 great
grandchildren.
Willhite, Katherine (?) Tettamble 23 Mar 1908 - Jan 2001 SN-L 21 Jan 2001
ST. LOUIS – Katherine Willhite, 84, St. Louis, formerly of Nixa, died at 3:20
a.m. Wednesday in St. Anthony’s Hospital. Mrs. Willhite, a homemaker, was born March
23, 1908, in Baltimore, Md. She was united in marriage to LaFayette Isaac Willhite, who
preceded her in death in 1980. She is survived by a son, Harry Tettamble, St. Louis
County; three grandsons, Mark, Lance and Jim; three granddaughters, Christine, Vicki
and Jackie; a sister-in-law; an aunt; and a great-aunt. Funeral services will be at 12 noon
Friday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee a Heritage Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will be in
Spokane Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation will be from 11 to 12 Noon Friday prior to
services, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association. Springfield News-Leader, Thursday January 21, 2001. Contributed
by Woody Franklin.
Willhite, Olive Ruth (Billingsley) 31 May 1874 - 30 Nov 1958 CCR 4 Dec 1968 p8
[note: surname spelling from tombstone]
Funeral services for Mrs. Olive Ruth Wilhite, 84, who died Sunday, No. 30, were
held Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m. in the Spokane Baptist Church with Rev. Fate
Montgomery officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Homes of Ozark. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include
her husband, John M. Wilhite; four daughters, Mrs. Maida Wescott of Springfield, Mrs.

Millie Gillett of Spokane, Mrs. Thelma Lee of Ponce de Leon and Mrs. Mable Jennings
of Garland, Kan.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; one brother, Sam
Billingsly of Spokane and one sister, Mrs. Clara Tatum of Ozark.
Williams, Alice A. (Lewis) 1 Sep 1854 - May 1954 CCR 27 May 1954 p4
Mrs. Alice A. Williams, one of Christian County’s oldest residents, passed away
last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. D. S. Frazier, at the age of 99. The following
obituary was submitted for publication. Alice A. (Lewis) Williams, one of a family of
seven children, was born, in Jennings County, Indiana September 1, 1854. At the age of
14, she moved with her parents to McDonald County, Mo. The family lived there one
year, then moved to Newton county, Mo where she finished the public school in her own
neighborhood and then attended high school at Pierce City, Mo.. She lived an active life,
teaching school in the public schools for four years. On December 26, 1878, she was
united in marriage to John H. Williams of Marionville, Mo. To this union, five children
were born. One daughter, Effa (Williams) Pickett died in 1905, leaving a small son,
Byron Pickett, was with his grandparents until he was grown. She is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Jessie Frazier, wife of Rev. D. S. Frazier of Clever, Mo. and Mrs.
Blanche Estes, wife of Charles W. Estes of Springfield, Mo; two sons, Curtice and Irving,
both of Springfield, also 22 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and one great, great
grandchild. She was ever busy with her home duties as well as with helping those who
were sick or in distress. The night was never too dark or too cold for her to go and work
with willing hands to help in times of birth or death or other sickness, where she could
help relive suffering. A number of years ago, she joined the Christian Church of which
she was a faithful and loyal member. She and her husband were members of the Christian
Church of Clever, Mo. at the time of their deaths. They walked together in unity of faith
and loyalty for 51 years until his death June 6, 1929. She was a good seamstress and one
of her most cherished ambitions of her later years was to do beautiful handwork and fine
stitching for her grandchildren, continuing to work at this self-appointed labor of love
until she was past ninety years of age. She was confined to her bed for two and one-half
years before her death and was cared for in the homes of her daughters, Mrs. Chas. M.
Estes and Mrs. D. S. Frazier, passing away at the latter’s home at the age of 99 years, 8
months and 21 days. Until the last few days of her life, she continued to read and take an
active interest in current events. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon,
May 23, in the Clever Christian church with the Rev. A. Taylor Mahaneay assisted by the
Rev. E. E. Musgrave, officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Republic under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Williams, Alice Venetia (Stewart) 23 Jun 1923 - 4 Feb 1949 CCR 10 Feb 1949
[Note: Daughter of Ralph George & Walsie B. (Brown) Stewart; married 7 May 1943
Bill Williams]
Alice Venetia Williams was born June 23, 1923 to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stewart at
Spokane, MO and died February 4, 1949, in the home of her parents in Highlandville,
MO, at the age of 25 years, seven months and twelve days. She was united in marriage to
Bill Williams, May 7, 1943. She was converted two years ago while a patient in the state
sanitarium at Mt. Vernon, MO and lived a faithful Christian until the end. Besides her
husband and parents she is survived by three brothers, Charles, Clarence, and Loyal

Luther Stewart, all of Highlandville; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Brown also of Highlandville; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were
held Monday at 2 pm in the Highlandville Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was made in the Spokane cemetery under the direction of the MaplesHarris Funeral Home of Nixa.
Williams, Allison Michelle 28 Apr 1988 - 28 Apr 1988 OH 5 May 1988
[Note: Daughter of Doug & Brenda (Stafford) Williams]
Allison Michelle Williams, infant daughter of Doug and Brenda Williams, Ozark,
was stillborn at 3:14 am, April 28 at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Graveside
services with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating were held Saturday at the Richwood
Cemetery, near Ozark. Arrangements were made by Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Alison’s survivors include her parents, Doug and Brenda Williams, Ozark; paternal
grandparents Harold and Phyllis Williams, Ozark; maternal grandfather and stepgrandmother Dale and Sharon Stafford, Springfield; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs.
Geneva Russell, Springfield; and one aunt, Miss Cathy Stafford, Ozark.
Williams, Alonzo E. “Lon” Jan 1886 - 15 Feb 1948 CCR 19 Feb 1948
[Note: Son of James J. & Martha E. (Nichols) Williams; married Myrtle]
Lon E. Williams, 61, died Sunday evening at St. Joseph’s hospital in Kansas City
after a three week illness. He was born and reared at Ozark. He has been a resident of
Kansas City for the past 30 years where he was in the electrical business. Survivors are
his wife, Myrtle; one daughter, Betty; one son, Glenn; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Aven of
Springfield; and one brother, Ernest of Ozark. Burial was Tuesday afternoon at Kansas
City.
Williams, Alvin Harrison Sept 1884 - 25 Aug 1948 CCR 2 Sep 1948
[Note: Son of Preston & Marena (Geren) Williams; married about 1914 Berthen M.]
Alvin Harrison Williams, 64, of 2516 West Water, a carpenter, died late
Wednesday night, Aug. 25, at a Springfield hospital following a short illness. Williams
was a native of Billings and had lived in Springfield for the past 25 years. Survivors
include three sons, Victor, of the state of Indiana, Robert and Kenneth, both of Los
Angeles; six sisters, Mrs. W.A. Downing, Mrs. Pearl Garbee, and Mrs. Rosa Hendricks,
all of Springfield; Mrs. Fannie Washam, Mrs. Tom Medlin, and Mrs. J.E. Garbee, all of
Billings; a brother, Robert Henry Williams of Springfield; and five grandchildren. Dunn
funeral home of Springfield was in charge of funeral arrangements.
Williams, Anna May (Huxley) Fay 19 May 1903 - 21 Apr 1977 OH 28 Apr 1977 p12
NIXA - Mrs. Anna May Williams, 73, Nixa, died at 2:15 a.m. Thursday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield of natural causes. Mrs. Williams lived most of her life in
Elwood before moving to Nixa six years ago. She was member of the High Street Baptist
church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Thelma Blevins, Nixa and Mrs. Betty
Gilmore, Springfield; a son, Robert Fay, of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Alice Templeton,
Tulsa, Okla.; a brother, Fred Huxley, Springfield; two grandchildren, two great
grandchildren and two step grandsons. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel

here with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery west
of Springfield. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Williams, Barbara Leah (Foster) 5 Dec 1918 - 18 Aug 2001 CCH-N 28 Nov 2001
[Note: Daughter of John & Sicily Foster; married George F. Williams]
Williams Barbara Leah (Foster) Williams, 82, formerly of Ozark and Kansas City,
Kan., died Aug. 18, 2001, in Seattle, Wash. She was born in Clinton, Okla. She graduated
from the School of the Ozarks in Hollister. She worked in Ozark and Kansas City, Mo.
(Western Auto home office). She was a member of Ozark Christian Church and Sunset
Hills Christian Church, Kansas City, Kan. Her husband, George F. Williams, her parents,
John and Sicily Foster, two sisters and a brother preceded her in death. She is survived by
two daughters, Dixie Williams, High Ridge, and Betty Carpenter and husband John
Carpenter, Kirkland, Wash.; four step-grandchildren in Washington state and several
relatives residing in the Ozark area. Burial is at Weaver Cemetery, Ozark.
Williams, Bertha Jane (Stillings) 17 Jul 1916 - 25 May 2003 CCH-N 4 Jun 2003
Bertha Jane Williams, 86, Ozark died May 25, 2003, in Ozark Rirverview Manor.
She was born 17 July 1916 in Douglas County, the daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth
(Glover) Stillings. Throughout her life, she worked for Hagale Industries and in nursing
homes as a nurse’s aide. Survivors include a daughter, Wilma and husband, Aaron Lee
Hampton, Ozark; a son, Elwood, Williams, Ava; eight grandchildren; 12 great
grandchildren, and a sister, Carrie Posey, Ava. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Lloyd; four children, Denzil Williams, Donald Williams, Marie Lett and
Mildred Irene Williams; a grandchild; nine brothers and sisters, Floyd Stillings, Elza
Stillings, Ray Stillings, Virgil Stillings, Ted Stillings, Naomi Swearengin, Nora Nelson,
Annie Stillings, and Lonnie Stillings. A graveside funeral was at 10 a.m. May 28 at
Stillings Cemetery in Douglas County with the Revs. James Orick and Aaron Lee
Hampton officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Williams, Billie Jane 7 Dec 1931 - 10 Nov 1990 OH 15 Nov 1990
Billie Jane Williams, 58, Clever, died 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 1990 in Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield, following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident
of the Clever community and a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. She was a
lifeguard at Tri-Way Country Club for many years and had been a bookkeeper. She is
survived by two brothers, Hal Williams, Clever, and Richard "Dick" Williams, Willard;
three sisters, Joette Hill and Peggy Hayes, both of Clever, and Dorothy Rainey,
Rogersville; nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews. By her request, her
body has been donated to the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia. A
memorial service will be announced at a later date by Meadors Funeral Home.
AND
Williams, Billie Jane 7 Dec 1931 - 17 Nov 1990
Billie Jane Williams, 58, Clever, died 6:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, 1990, in Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield, following a long illness. She was a lifelong resident
of the Clever community and a member of the Clever First Baptist Church. She was

lifeguard at Tri-Way Country Club for many years and had been a bookkeeper. She is
survived by two brothers, Hal Williams, Clever, and Richard “Dick” Williams, Willard;
three sisters, Joette Hill and Peggy Hayes, both of Clever, and Dorothy Rainey,
Rogersville; nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and nephews. By her request, her body
has been donated to the University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia. A
memorial service will be announced at a later date by Meadors Funeral Home.
Funeral Card: BILLIE JANE WILLIAMS DECEMBER 7, 1931-NOVEMBER 10, 1990
SERVICES HELD Clever First Baptist Church November 18, 1990 at 2:30 P.M.
OFFICIATING Rev. Terry Fortner and Rev. Bob Wakefield MUSIC John Dan Casey,
Anna Lee Baker, Nadeine Gold FAMILY Joette Hill, Richard & Muriel Jerry Williams,
Hal & Jean Williams, Dorothy Jean & Roger Rainey, Peggy & Buddy Hays, 15 Nieces &
Nephews, 22 Grand Nieces & Nephews, 1 Great Grand Niece MEADORS FUNERAL
HOMES Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Williams, Blanche 12 May 1910 - 31 Jul 1979 OH 9 Aug 1979 p10
Services for Mrs. Blanche Williams, 69, of Springfield were held last Friday in
Greenlawn Battlefield South with graveside services in Richland Cemetery. Mrs.
Williams died July 21 in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long illness. She was
the mother of James Williams of Nixa.
Williams, Bonnie Fay (Pierce) 16 Jun 1941 - 17 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of Benny & Wilma (Welker) Pierce]
Bonnie Fay Williams, 41, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Seymour, died
March 17 at South Community Hospital, Oklahoma, City, after a long illness. Services
were held Saturday in the Bergman-Miller Chapel, Seymour, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden
officiating. Burial was in Seymour Masonic Cemetery. Bonnie was born June 16, 1941,
in Plainview, Texas, to Benny and Wilma Welker Pierce. Her survivors include three
children, Donna, David, and Jessica Williams, all of the home; three sisters, Judy Taylor,
Shreveport, Louisiana, Dixie Rice, Marshfield, and Debby Haney, Ozark; three brothers,
her twin brother, Benny Pierce, El Paso, Texas, Daniel Hensley, El Paso, and Donald
Hensley, Marshfield; her grandmothers, Mrs. Ira Pierce, Amarillo, Texas, and Carrie
Welker, Seymour; and her aunts and uncles, Mrs. Julia Cornelison, Seymour, Mr. and
Mrs. Dale Welker, Marshfield, Clyde Welker and Earl Welker, both of Texarkana,
Arkansas, and Clarence Welker, Hayti, Missouri.
Williams, Byron H. 25 Jul 1918 - 25 Sep 1989 OH 5 Oct 1989
[Note: married Nina Dell who died 21 Sep 1983]
Byron H. Williams, 71, of Bois D'Arc, died in St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield, on Sept. 25 after a short illness. A native of Hurley, he was a longtime
resident of the Bois D'Arc area. He retired in 1982 from Custom Trailers after 14 years of
service and prior to that was employed at Trail Mobile for 18 years. He was a member of
High Street Baptist Church in Springfield, and Ash Grove Masonic Lodge No. 100 AF
and AM. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Dell, on Sept. 21, 1983. He is
survived by three daughters, Elowese Burk and Barbara Goss, both of Bois D'Arc, and
Julia Stant, Nixa; two brothers, George L. Williams, Ash Grove, and Turman D.

Williams, Springfield; three sisters, Ruth Wisehart, Ash Grove, Alene Leigh, Bois D'Arc,
and Jessie Kensinger, Rogersville; 10 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services were at 2 p.m. last Thursday in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove, with
the Rev. Richard Messner officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens,
Springfield.
Williams, Charles 15 Mar 1940 - 17 May 2002
Charles Williams, 62, Federal Heights, Colo., formerly of Springfield, died May
17, 2002 in his home. He was born March 15, 1940 in St. Louis, Mo. to Charles and Nina
M. (Lane) Williams. Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1961. He was united
in marriage to Carol Coberly July 9, 1960 in Springfield. They had lived in Federal
Heights for the past 17 years. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his
wife, Carol; his son and wife, Mark and Jeannine Williams, Republic; two grandchildren,
Deborah Williams, Republic, and Danny Williams and his wife, Lacie, Clever; two great
grandchildren, Teaghan and Kenson Williams, both of Clever; his mother, Nina Williams
and an uncle, Alvin Lane, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; and a sister, Shirley Becker and
husband, Gary, Worcester, Mass. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1,
2002 at Meadors Funeral Home, Re public. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery.
Springfield News-Leader, May 29, 2002.
Williams, Charles R. 19 Jul 1919 - 29 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: married Belle]
Charles R. Williams., 58, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 11 p.m. Monday in Cox
Medical Center here after a short illness. Mr. Williams was the custodian at Shady Dell
Elementary School for 12 years and was a member of the Baptist Church. He was a
resident of Springfield 23 years, moving here from Newton County. Mr. Williams also
was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Belle; a son Ed of 2962
Gardenia; a daughter, Mrs. Glenna Bills, Route 2, Rogersville; a brother, Lawrence of
Goodman; and four grandchildren. Donations may be made to the fund for the Shady
Dell School. Services were at 10 a.m. Thursday in Ralph Thieme Chapel with the Rev.
Bill Spindler officiating. Burial was in National Cemetery.
Williams, Cora E. (Smart) 23 Oct 1881 - 16 Apr 1970 CCR 26 Apr 1970 p8
[Note: married James D. Williams 21 Jul 1879 - 1 Nov 1953]
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Williams, 88, of Billings, were at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday in Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in
Wise Hill Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mrs. Williams died at 7:30
a.m. Thursday in Foster’s Nursing Home, Springfield, following a lingering illness.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lucille Shelton, Ozark, and Mrs. Alline Dreir of
Springfield, Va.; three sons, the Rev. Warren Williams of House Springs, Harold of
Orlando, Fla., and Roy of Mt. Vernon; one brother, Henry Smart of Mt. Vernon; one
sister, Mrs. Nancy Caldwell of Palo Alto, Calif.; five grandchildren and seven great
grandchildren.
Williams, Charles Henry 5 Dec 1935 - 17 Sep 2004 CCH-N 22 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of L. Earl Williams & Anna (Tegtmeyer) Williams]

Charles Henry Williams, 68, Branson, died Friday, Sept. 17, 2004 in Skaggs
Community Health Center, Branson, from complications of congestive heart failure and
diabetes. Charles was born Dec. 5, 1935 in Kansas City, Mo., to L. Earl Williams and
Anna (Tegtmeyer) Williams. He served his country for 20 years as a hospital corpsman in
the United States Navy, a year and a half of his service was spent on board the USS
Repose Hospital Ship during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy in 1976 and
came to Branson where he worked for Skaggs Community Health Center or the next 12
years. He then worked at the Branson Chamber of Commerce Visitor's Center. Charles
has spent the last several years doing volunteer work for the Downtown Branson Main
Street Association, the Branson Veterans Task Force and Bonniebrook Historical Society.
He was known as a kind and giving person, with a heart as big as he was. Charles
enjoyed doing crafts and all kinds of projects. He loved feeding the birds, squirrels and
deer in his backyard. He loved his dogs Elvis and Ginger and will be greatly missed by
them and all who knew him. Survivors include one sister, Louise Williams, of the home;
special friends Margie, Tom and Lauren Beadles, Ozark; one aunt, Ruby Wyatt, and one
cousin, Evelyn Church, both of Oak Grove; and many friends. Charles was preceded to
death by his parents and a brother, Laurence Earl (Sonny) Williams Jr. Funeral services
were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2004 in Welchel Funeral Chapel, Branson.
Visitation was on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the funeral chapel. Burial was in
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City with full military honors. Memorials may be made to
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tenn.; American Heart Association
Memorial Processing Center, PO BOX 1653, Topeka, Kan. 66601; American Diabetes
Association, PO Box 2680, N. Canton, Ohio 44720.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Williams, Deanna Lee 10 Jun 1966 - 10 Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Daughter of Norman Eugene and Bobbie (Watkins) Williams; preceded in death
by brothers, Donald Wayne Williams 12 Jul 1950 - 12 Jul 1950 and Howard Eugene
Williams 25 Apr 1957 - 26 Apr 1957]
Graveside services for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams,
Bruner were at 11 a.m. Saturday in Union Chapel Cemetery, northeast of Bruner. The
Rev. Allen Harrison officiated, and burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark. The
infant died shortly after birth early Friday in Mansfield Hospital. Other survivors are one
brother, Dennis and six sisters, Norma Jean, Anita Sue, Caroline Louise, Rita Ann,
Marsha and Janet, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Williams,
Springfield and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins, Bruner.
Williams, Earl Thomas
1948 - 22 Oct 1966 CCR 27 Oct 1966 p1
[Note: married Carolyn Sue Nichols 30 Apr 1966]
Funeral services for Earl T. Williams , 18, a former Ozark resident, were at 1 p.m.
today in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Hall
Cemetery. The youth died almost instantaneously at 11:30 a.m. Saturday when he was
crushed by rolling logs at his father-in-law’s sawmill near Ponce de Leon.
Williams, Edith 16 Jun 1891 - 13 Aug 1965

CCR 19 Aug 1965 p1

[Note: Daughter of William R. & Rachel Magadalene (Glenn) Williams - need to correct
info on cemlist - put her mother’s maiden down as Edith’s]
Funeral services for Miss Edith Williams, 74, of Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Adams-Monger Chapel here with the Rev. William T. White and the Rev. E. N.
Webb officiating. Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery at Ozark.
Miss Williams died at
2 p.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital of a lingering illness. She was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Ozark. Miss Williams was a 1913 graduate of Southwest Missouri
State and received her Master’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma. A retired
School teacher, she taught school in Ozark and Oklahoma City for 40 years. Survivors
include two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Wray of Ozark and Mrs., Ruth Maples of Jefferson City,
and nieces and nephews.
Williams, Edward Elijah 1937 - 21 Jan 1991 NN-E 24 Jan 1991
[Note: Son of Lester & Velma Williams; married Mary]
Edward Elijah Williams, 53, Clever, died at 8:25 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 1991, in
St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was a lifelong carpenter and was
employed at Casco Kitchen, Springfield. He was born in Crane to Lester and Velma
Williams. He is survived by his wife, Mary; a daughter, Deborah Stephens, Springfield;
two sons, Jack Williams, Springfield, and Jeff Williams, Aurora, Colo.; four stepchildren;
and eight grandchildren. Services were Wednesday in First Baptist Church. Burial was in
Oak Grove Cemetery, under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane. In
lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American
Heart Association.
Williams, Edward Lynn 7 Mar 1956 - 17 Jan 2006 SN-L 2 Feb 2006
Edward Lynn Williams, 49, was born on March 7, 1956, in Corpus Christi, Texas,
and passed away Jan. 17, 2006, in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was a lifetime oil rig worker
and veteran fireman on USS Coral Sea during Vietnam Era. Edward is survived by
mother and stepfather, Patricia and Jay Greene, Nixa; two sisters, Becky Osborne, Nixa,
and Bonnie Martin, Burleson, Texas; and father, Edward Williams Sr. He was preceded
in death by his brother, Grady. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Fri., Feb. 3,
2006, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, on Evans Rd. and 65, with Pastor K. Gillming
officiating.
Williams, Eldon Lavern 7 Jan 1963 - 7 Jan 1963 CCR 10 Jan 1963
[Note: Son of Norman Eugene & Bobbie (Watkins) Williams]
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Williams, of Bruner, died shortly after birth
Monday night at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Graveside services were at 2 p.m.
today in Union Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Almus Swearengin officiating. Burial was
under direction of Harris. Survivors besides the parents are a brother, Dennis, and five
sisters, Norma Jean, Caroline Louise, Rita Ann, Anita Sue, and Marsha, all of the home;
paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Williams, Springfield; and maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Watkins, Bruner.
Williams, Ellis B. 21 Dec 1892 - Dec 1975 OH 11 Dec 1975 p8

[Note: Son of John V. & Mary F. (Kindrick) Williams; married 9 Feb 1913 Margaret
Wilkerson]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Ellis B. Williams, 82, Route 2, Rogersville, will
be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harmony Baptist Church west of Rogersville, with the Revs.
Howard Blevins and Jesse Cunningham officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery,
Springfield under direction of Marsh of Rogersville. Mr. Williams died at 7:40 p.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a long illness. A retired farmer, he was a
member of Harmony Baptist Church, Surviving are three sons, Hansel and Johnny, both
of Route 2, Rogersville, and Herbert of Route 1, Rogersville; two daughters, Mrs. Mary
Frances Young, Marshfield, and Mrs. Bessie Mae Inman, Isabella; a sister, Mrs. Minnie
Miller, Route 3, Rogersville; 22 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Williams, Elsie May (Epps) Harrington 8 Jul 1902 - 28 Jul 1998 CCH-N 5 Aug 1998
Elsie May Williams, age 96, of Sparta, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born July 8, 1902, in Robinson, Kansas, and was the
daughter of Enoch Thomas and Lottie Mahala Epps. Much of her life was spent in the
Goodhope community. Before retirement Mrs. Williams worked as a cook. She was a
member of the Sparta Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband,
Harvey Harrington, and her second husband, Levi Williams. She was also preceded in
death by seven brothers, Lester Bryon Epps, Robert Fredrick Epps, Harry Franklin Epps,
Charles Vernon Epps, Enoch Harold Epps, Lawrence Pershing Epps, and an infant
brother; and a sister, Flossie Marie Wilson. Survivors include: Two sons, Harvey
Harrington, Jr., Buena Park, California, and Hoyle Harrington, Fresno, California; a
brother Tom Epps, Clarkville, Tennessee; grandchildren; and niece and nephews. A
funeral service was Friday, July 31, 1998, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev.
Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was Saturday in Hartford Cemetery, Hartford, Iowa.
Williams, Esther Ethel (Gooding) 14 May 1914 - 28 Mar 2006 SN-L 29 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Nellie (Baber) Gooding; married 20 Oct 1934 Raymond L.
Williams]
Esther Ethel Williams, age 91, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at
Magnolia Square in Springfield, where she had been a resident for the past three years.
She was born May 14, 1914, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles and Nellie
(Baber) Gooding. On October 20, 1934, she and Raymond L. Williams were united in
marriage. Mrs. Williams was a member of Seminole Baptist Temple. She loved her
family and spending time with them, especially at the lake. She enjoyed crafts, painting,
needlework, and traveling. Her husband, Ray, preceded her in death in 2001. She was
also preceded in death by a grandson, Larry Williams; two brothers, Glenn and Kenneth
Gooding; and two sisters, Florence Gaither and Helen Martin. Survivors include: three
sons and their wives, Deane and Barbara Williams, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, Don
and Mary Williams, Nixa, and Dave and Patsy Williams, Battlefield; nine grandchildren,
Garry Williams, Dee Anna Williams, Scott Williams, Randy Williams, Jeanie O'Bryant,
Janie Howard, Shaun Williams, Ray Wells Jr., and Julie Perciful; seven greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Irma Lee Snowden, Oklahoma City, and Imogene Ramsey,
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; and a brother, Harold Gooding, West Yellowstone,
Montana. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, in Adams Funeral Home,

Nixa, with Pastor Mel Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to Seminole Baptist Temple, 4221 South National Ave., Springfield, MO
65810.
Williams, Ethel E. (Moyer) 22 Dec 1895 - 18 Jul 1984
Note: This information came from her Funeral Card, not an obituary as such.
ETHEL E. WILLIAMS Dec. 22, 1895 – July 18, 1984. SERVICES HELD Clever First
Baptist Church July 21, 1984 at 11:00 A.M. OFFICIATING
Rev. Mark Wakefield. ESCORTS: Jody Hays, Tim Williams, Sam Wittmer, Ralph E.
Hill, Tom Williams, and Charles Brown. HONORARY Ron DeLong, Joe Williams,
Marty Lower, Mike Williams, Dan E. Hill, John Galloway. MUSIC Anna Lee Baker,
Nadine Gold, Danny Casey, FINAL RESTING PLACE Wise Hill Cemetery .
MEADORS FUNERAL HOMES. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea
Gardner.
Williams, Ethyl Marie (Davis) 2 Feb 1941 - 22 Jan 2006 SN-L 23 Jan 2006
[Note: Daughter of Ivan Raymond & Sarah Marie (Gideon) Davis]
Ethyl Marie Williams, age 64, of Ozark, passed away on Sunday. A graveside
funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Fairview Cemetery, south of
Sparta, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home Ozark.
AND
Williams, Ethyl Marie (Davis) 2 Feb 1941 - 22 Jan 2006
Ethyl Marie Williams, 64, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. She was
born Feb. 2, 1941, in Sparta, the daughter of Ivan Raymond and Sarah Marie (Gideon)
Davis. She was a homemaker and a Christian, most recently attending Oldfield and Nixa
Full Gospel Churches. Survivors include: Two daughters, Penny Stewart and husband
Jimmie, Billings, and Peggy Howell, of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Dusty, Cody,
Cheri, Valerie, Lindsay, and Meagen; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Eddie Davis,
Sparta; and a sister, Judy Pearcy, Sparta. A brother, Raymond Davis, a sister, Hazel
Belson, and her parents preceded her in death. A graveside service was 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 24, at Fairview Cemetery.
Williams, Etta (Stiffler) 10 Feb 1893 - May 1971 CCR 27 May 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of James Franklin & Lillie (West) Stiffler; married ? Williams]
Graveside services for Mrs. Etta Williams, 79, a former resident of Nixa, will be
at 1:30 p.m. Friday in St. Joseph, MO. under the direction of Meierhoff-Fleeman Funeral
Home of St. Joseph. Mrs. Williams died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Presbyterian Manor,
Kansas City, Kan, following a short illness. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Artie Masteller of
Nixa.
Williams, Eugene Sheb 14 Feb 1956 - 29 May 1976 OH 3 Jun 1976 p1
Accident Claims Ozark Youth
A motorcycle-auto accident claimed one life last Saturday evening. 20-year-old
Eugene Sheb Williams of Route one, Ozark, was killed instantly when his motorcycle,

traveling south, apparently crossed the center line and struck a pickup truck head on. The
accident happened at Junction 125 and T in Oldfield at 6:25 p.m. Williams was carrying a
passenger. Jay Nathan McHaffie, 19, also of Ozark, was taken to Cox Medical Center
suffering from fractures of both legs and multiple lacerations. The pickup was driven by
Alan Bilyeu, 54, of Chadwick. Bilyeu was not injured.
Williams, Eva Faye 22 Jun 1923 - 14 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Garrett & Linda Williams]
Eva Faye Williams was born June 22, 1923, in Douglas County, the daughter of
Linda and Garrett Williams. She died Dec. 14, 2002, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers and sisters, and two children.
Survivors include four sons, the Rev. John Hyde and wife Julie, Ozark, Roy Hyde and
wife Sherrie, Independence, Ted Hyde, Strafford, and Ray Stapp and wife Vickie,
Kimberling City; four daughters, Lillian Chaffin and husband John, Jasper, Sue Carroll
and husband Kim, Mt. Home, Ark., Bodine Andrews, Springfield, and Karen Witt and
husband Kenny, Bolivar; 26 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a brother Ray
Williams and wife Mary, Seymour; several nieces, nephews and friends. The family
wishes to thank Ozark Nursing and Care Center for their love, compassion and care of
our Mother. Services were 2 p.m. Dec. 17, 2002, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
the Rev. Troy Hull officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery. Visitation was from
6 to 8 p.m., Dec. 16, in the funeral home.
Williams, Frances M. (Dalton) 1 Mar 1903 - 12 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
[Note: Daughter of James K. & Margaret (Brown) Dalton; married Wilson Williams 25
May 1897 - 27 Dec 1972]
Services for Mrs. Frances M. Williams, 76, Fordland, were held last Friday in the
Marsh Chapel, Rogersville, with the Rev. E. W, Tatum officiating, Burial was in Union
Chapel Cemetery south of Fordland. Mrs. Williams died Sept. 12 in St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Springfield, after a long illness. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs.
Ruth Bilyeu, Ozark; one brother, J. M. Dalton, Ozark; five sisters, Mrs. Lillie Quimby,
Ozark, Mrs. Minnie Thaxton, Mrs. Pearl McMurry, Mrs. Ruby Swearengin, and Mrs.
Bessie Swearengin, all of Fordland; two grandchildren and three great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Williams, Francis C. 14 Mar 1914 - 16 Dec 1988 OH 22 Dec 1988
[Note: married Joy]
Francis C. Williams, 74, of Springfield, formerly of Clever, died Dec. 16 at St.
John's Regional Health Center following a long illness. Services for Mr. Williams were
held Dec. 19 at the Clever Christian Church with the Revs. Lynn Swadley, Jr. and Bill
Malotte officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr. Williams was a
floor covering installer and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of the
Nixa Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Joy; a son, Ritch Savin Williams, Ithaca,
New York; a daughter, Pat Thompson, Springfield; two. brothers, Cecil and Eugene, both
of Clever; two sisters, Elly Little; Clever, and Louise Packard, Coffeyville, Kansas; and a
grandchild, Carrie Thompson.
AND

Williams, Francis C. 14 Mar 1914 - 16 Dec 1988
Funeral Card: FRANCIS C. WILLIAMS March 14, 1914-Dec.16, 1988
SERVICES HELD: Clever First Christian Church December 19, 1988, at 1:30 P.M.
OFFICIATING Rev Lynn Swadley, Jr., Rev. Bill Malotte ESCORTS Bud Lehman, Ken
Tuttle, Shelby Hill, J.B. McCrosky, Kenneth Young, Howard Gunnett MUSIC Elaine
Jennings FINAL RESTING PLACE Patterson Cemetery MEADORS FUNERAL
HOMES, Clever, Mo. Contributed by Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Williams, George F. 10 Dec 1919 - 13 May 1997 CCH-N 31 May 1997
George F. Williams, died May 13, 1997, at Redmond, Washington. George was
born in Ozark, December 10, 1919, to Ernest and Lillie (Eutsler) Williams. He spent
many years in Kansas City, Kansas. Preceding him in death were sisters, Austa Curbow
and Agnes Schiffbauer, and a brother, Gene Williams. Surviving is a brother, John
Williams, Ozark, and a sister, Ann McLean of Hemet, California. George’s immediate
surviving family members are his wife, Barbara (Foster) Williams, Redmond,
Washington; and daughters, Dixie Williams, High Ridge, Missouri and Betty Carpenter,
Kirkland, Washington. He also had many nieces, nephews, and their children in the
Ozark area. Cremation was May 13, 1997.
AND
Williams, George F. 10 Dec 1919 - 13 May 1997 CCH-N 30 May 2001
[Note: Son of Robert Ernest & Lillie M (Eutsler) Williams]
A memorial service was held on May 19. 2001, at Weaver Cemetery in Ozark for
George F. Williams. Williams died May 13, 1997, in Washington state. Persons attending
were: John Williams, brother, of Ozark; Ann McLean, sister, and husband Jack of Hemet,
Calif.; Pat and Ron McMillan of Wyandotte, Okla.; Judy Williams, Marilyn Shipman,
Jacqueline Ross and John R. Williams of Ozark; Sue and Dean Partin of Lenexa, Kans.;
and Dixie Williams, daughter, of High Ridge, Mo. Ron McMillian officiated the service.
Williams, Hal D. “Peewee” 6 Aug 1925 - 25 Nov 2002 SN-L 27 Nov 2002
Hal “Peewee” Williams, 77, Clever, departed this life November 25, 2002. He
was born August 6, 1925, the son of Lee and Ethel (Moyer) Williams. He was united in
marriage to Jean Marie Bennett on December 22, 1944. Hal was a WWII Navy veteran,
serving on U.S.S. Abner Read. One of his greatest pleasures was attending the Abner
Read survivor’s annual reunions. He also enjoyed his early morning coffee shop group
down at “the corner.” Hal was an unforgettable character, always ready with a comeback.
He made a lot of faces light up with a smile. He was a life member of VFW Post #4593, a
member of Vietnam Memorial American Legion Post #639, and a member of the U.S.S.
Abner Read Association DD-526. Hal was very proud of his country and always had the
Stars and Stripes flying high. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Billie; and
a brother, Richard “Dick.” He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jean, Clever;
daughters, Rebecca Price, Colorado, and Patty (Ron) Delong, Marionville; sons, Tommy
(Genia), Battlefield, Tim, Boaz, and Joe (Pam), Boaz; his sisters, Joette Hill and Peggy
(Bud) Hays, Clever, and Dorothy Jean (Roger) Rainey, Rogersville; a sister-in-law,
Muriel “Jerry” Williams, Springfield; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;
numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. According to Hal’s wishes, his body

will be cremated and no services will be held. Cremation under direction of Meadors
Funeral Homes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Kitchen, 1630 N.
Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65803. Springfield News-Leader November 27, 2002.
Williams, Harry Joe 27 Aug 1914 - Aug 2004
SN-L 24 Aug 2004
[Note: Son of Percy H. & Orpha B. (Truax) Williams; married Kate d 11 Sep 2002]
Harry (Joe) Williams, 89, of Springfield, passed to his eternal reward at the
Baptist Home in Ozark at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The son of Percy H. and Orpha B. (Truax)
Williams, he was born August 27, 1914, in Harrison, Ark. He was a 58 year member of
Temple Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday school teacher, chairman of
the new sanctuary building committee, on the finance committee, and was active in the
Brotherhood and Keenagers. He enjoyed meals at the Southside Senior Center. Prior to
his retirement he was a building contractor and a 60+ year member of Local Carpenters
Union. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kate, on September 11, 2002; his parents;
one sister; and two brothers. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, Doris (D.J.)
and Geral Malotte, of Grain Valley, Mo.; two sons and their spouses, Charley and Dana
Williams, Ozark, and Harold and Jimmie Williams, Springfield; two brothers, Lloyd
Henry Williams and Gene Williams, both of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrand-children. Services are at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2004, in Temple Baptist
Church with Revs. Guy Lawyer and Michael Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Maple
Park Cemetery. Visitation is this evening, August 24, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Greenlawn
South, 441 W. Battlefield, who is in charge of arrangements. The family expresses its
genuine appreciation and thanks to the staff of the Baptist Home and Christian Health
Care Hospice. Memorials are suggested to Temple Baptist Church.
Williams, Henry O. 29 Mar 1885 - Jul 1968
Henry O. Williams, 83, Clever, died in his home at 8:45 a.m. today after suffering
an apparent heart attack. A retired farmer, Mr. Williams was a member of the Restored
Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Sadie M.; three sons, Francis, Billings, and
Eugene and Cecil, both of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Leola Rhoden, Abilene, Kan., and
Mrs. Luella Little, Clever; three brothers, Orin and Charles, both of West Plains, and
Frank, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Zelma Barker, Caldwell, Ida., and Mrs.
Mary Foskett, North Platte, Neb. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cantrell
Chapel here with Elder James Savage officiating. Burial will be in Patterson Cemetery
north of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1 July 1968 in the margin.
AND
Williams, Henry O.
29 Mar 1885 - 1 Jul 1968 CCR 4 Jul 1968 p8
Henry O. Williams, 83, Clever, died in his home at 8:45 a.m. Monday after
suffering an apparent heart attack. A retired farmer, Mr. Williams was a member of the
Restored Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife, Sadie M.; three sons, Francis,
Billings, and Eugene and Cecil, both of Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Leola Rhoden,
Abilene, Kan. and Mrs. Luella Little, Clever; three brothers, Orin and Charles, both of
West Plains, and Frank, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and two sisters, Mrs. Zelma Barker, Caldwell,
Ida. and Mrs. Mary Foskett, North Platt, Neb. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday

in Cantrell Chapel with Elder James Savage officiating. Burial will be in Patterson
Cemetery north of Nixa.
Williams, Howard Eugene 25 Apr 1957 - 26 Apr 1957
CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Graveside services for Howard Eugene Williams, infant son of Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Eugene Willians were held April 28 at Union Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Bill
Broadhurst officiating. Burial was under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Williams, Icie Marie (Adams) Loomis 1904 - 3 Mar 1972 CCR 9 Mar 1972 p4 & OH 9
Mar 1972 p6
[Note: married 5 Aug 1963 James Arthur Loomis 2 Mar 1896 - 9 Feb 1972]
Funeral services for Mrs. Icie M. Williams, 67, of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in the Pentecostal Church in Chadwick with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial
was in Mills Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Williams died at 9 a.m.
Friday in Mercy Villa. She had been a resident of the Chadwick and Oldfield
communities most of her life. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Mound Baptist
Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Goin, Oldfield; two sons, James Elmer
Williams, of Springfield and Billy Lee Williams, of Oldfield; two brothers, I. W. Adams,
Springfield and Raymond E. Adams, Klamath Falls, Ore.; three sisters, Mrs. Virginia
Horner, Ava., Mrs. Ollie Anderson, Springfield, and Mrs. Ina Boston, Bradleyville, Iowa;
and nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Williams, James Eugene "Gene" 20 Jun 1913 - 10 Aug 1989 OH 3 Aug 1989 & NN-E
10 Aug 1989
[Note: Son of Robert Ernest & Lillie M. (Eutsler) Williams; married Maxine Bishop]
James E. "Gene" Williams, 76, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, formerly of Ozark, died Aug.
3 following a long illness. Services for Mr. Williams were held Aug. 5 with his nephew,
Rev. Ron McMillan officiating. Burial was in Eastlawn Cemetery, Tulsa. Mr. Williams
was born in Ozark June 20, 1913, to Lillie and Ernest Williams. He worked for the
Christian County Republican newspaper from 1930, for the Boeing Aircraft Company in
Wichita, Kansas during the war years, then returned to Ozark and managed the Jeff Black
Printing Company and the local theater. In 1950, he returned to Boeing, followed by
several years as maintenance supervisor of Wesley Hospital in Wichita. Upon his
retirement, he moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Williams was a member of the Wichita
Riverside Christian Church, of Masonic Lodge #99, and was a Charter Member of the
York Lodge #057. Surviving are his wife, Maxine (Bishop) Williams; two daughters,
Barbara Owens, Radford, Virginia and Beverly Fry, Winslow, Washington; seven
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, John E. of Ozark, and George of
Kansas City, Kansas; and two sisters, Agnes Schiffbauer, Wyandotte, Oklahoma, and
Anna Jane McLean, Hemet, California.
Williams, Jay C. 10 Jun 1927 - 29 Nov 2004
SN-L 1 Dec 2004
Mr. Jay C. Williams, age 77, of Nixa, Mo., a retired steel manufacturing plant
employee, passed away at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, in Cox Walnut Lawn,
Springfield. Services are 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, 2004, in Clinkingbeard Funeral Home,

Ava, with burial in Ava Cemetery. Visitation is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home.
Williams, James D. 21 Jul 1879 - 1 Nov 1953
BT 5 Nov 1953
Funeral services for James D. Williams, 74, a retired carpenter and life long
resident of Billings who died Monday night at his home there following a lengthy illness,
were held Wednesday afternoon at the Billings Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. Luther
Nelson, pastor there. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Billings. He is survived by his wife, Cora E. Williams; two daughters,
Mrs. Alline Dreier of Billings and Mrs. Lucille Shelton of Ozark; three sons, the Rev.
Warren Williams of Owensville, Roy Williams of Billings and Harold Williams of
Orlando, Fla; five grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Burkey and Mrs. Louise
Burkey of Billings and Mrs. Earl Selby of Springfield and three brothers, Will Williams
of Ozark, Oscar Williams of Neosho and Telly Williams of Billings
Williams, James Harry 8 Apr 1915 - 5 Jul 1999 CCH-N 14 Jul 1999
[Note: Son of Theodore E. & Mary Dallys (Green) Williams; married 21 Jan 1940
Wanda Burdett]
James "Harry" Williams, 84, Ava, MO., passed away at 11:30 a.m. Monday, July
5, 1999, in Blue Springs, MO. Harry was born in West Plains, on April 8, 1915, to
Theodore E. and Mary Dallys Green Williams. On January 21, 1940, he was united in
marriage to Wanda (Burdett) Williams in Douglas County. He was retired from the U.S.
Postal Service after more than forty-one devoted years. He proudly served his country
during World War II as an Army Staff Sergeant. Harry was recognized with numerous
awards for his many years of volunteer service. He delivered "Meals on Wheels" to the
homebound and was the 1998 recipient of the John Dickerson award. He was honored
with the Silver Beaver award by the Boy Scouts of America and was a lifetime member
of the Order of the Arrow. He was a member of the Ava United Methodist Church where
he taught Sunday School and was a licensed minister of his denomination. He was a choir
member for over twenty years and served as Sunday School Superintendent and member
of the official board of his church. Harry served as a member of the Ava Board of
Education, member of Ava Lions Club, and Ava Recreation Association. He holds the
Future Farmers of America's honorary medal and was a member of the American Legion
and Letter Carriers Organization. Harry was especially known for his kindness and
wonderful smile. Harry is survived by his loving wife, Wanda of the home, one son and
his wife, Jim and Debbie Williams, Blue Springs, MO; three grandchildren, Brendan,
Meghan, and Heather Williams; three sister-in-laws, Frieda Hesterlee, Lee Summit, MO;
Gwen Harley, and Willamae Ball, both of Dallas Texas, one nephew and his wife, Neil
and Linda Whittle, Flint, Texas; and a host of friends. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.,
Friday, July 9. 1999. in the Ava United Methodist Church, Ava, under the direction of
Mease-Barnes Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in the Ava Cemetery. No formal
visitation was planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Ava United Methodist
Church, Ava, MO.
Williams, Jean Marie “Bunny” (Bennett) 14 Nov 1926 - 23 Dec 2005 SN-L 25 Dec
2005

[Note: Daughter of Claude & Viva Leola (Wells) Bennett; married 22 Dec 1944 Hal
"Peewee" Williams]
Jean Marie "Bunny" Williams, 79, Clever, departed this life December 23,2005.
She was born November 14, 1926, the daughter of Claude and Viva Leola (Wells)
Bennett. She was united in marriage to Hal "Peewee" Williams on December 22, 1944.
Jean graduated from Republic High School and retired from Hagle Garment Factory. She
was a homemaker and a longtime resident of Clever. She was preceded in death by her
husband; her parents; two brothers, Harold "Unc" Bennett and Jay Bennett; a sister,
Margie; a son, John Mark; and stepmother, Ann Bennett. She is survived by daughters,
Rebecca Price, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Patty (Ron) DeLong, Marionville; sons,
Tommy (Genia) Battlefield, Tim (Denise) Boaz, and Joe (Pam) Boaz; sisters, Ella Mae
Norwood, Texas, and Marion McDonald, Las Vegas, Nev.; two sisters-in-law, Ila
Bennett and Shirley Bennett, both of Republic; seven grandchildren; four great
grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one step grandchild; a lifelong friend, Wanda
Pearce; and numerous other relatives and friends. According to Jean's wishes, her body
will be cremated and a private service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be
made to The Kitchen, in care of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic.
Williams, Jeanette Faye 5 Jul 1923 - 12 May 2002 CCH-N 22 May 2002
[Note: Married Rollin E. Williams]
Jeanette Faye Williams, 78, Ozark, passed away May 12, 2002, in the home of her
daughter. She was born July 5, 1923, in Ohio. She lived most of her life in Branson
before retiring to Florida. She returned to this area a year ago. She had been a real estate
broker and along with her husband, owned and operated a furniture store in Branson. Her
husband, Rollin E. Williams, preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a
daughter, Linda Abercrombie; brothers; and sisters. Survivors include three daughters,
Gladys Vaught, Branson, Shirley Brown and husband, Tim, Ozark and Judy Doucette,
Naples, Fla.; a son-in-law, Bill Abercrombie, Naples, Fla.; 10 grandchildren, Craig and
Scott Doucette, Stan Nelson, Kim Euliss, Angela, Julie and Matt Abercrombie, and
Justin, Cassie and Shane Brown; three great-grandchildren, Layton Euliss, Keylee Paige
and Chandler Brown; and two sisters, Louise Thompson and Ida Reid, both of Ohio.
Funeral services were May 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bill Brown
officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark.
Williams, John 1877 - 25 Jan 1949 CCR 24 Feb 1949
[Note: Son of Thomas & Caledonia Williams]
Friends and relatives have received word of the death of John Williams, 73, on
Jan. 25, at the home of a brother in Boise, ID. Mr. Williams was a native of the Spokane
community and resided in that vicinity until 1919 when he located to Middleton, ID.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Callie Houston of Caldwell, ID; and two brothers, Tom of
Bosie and Delbert of Joplin, MO.
Williams, John Ellis 20 Oct 1920 - 25 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Ellis B. & Margaret (Wilkerson) Williams; married 26 Dec 1981 Ilene
Lefrancois]

John Ellis Williams, 62, Rogersville, died at 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 25,
1991 in his home after a long illness. He was a farmer in the Rogersville area for most of
his life arid a retired warehouse worker for 22 years with Dayco Products. He was born
Oct. 20, 1920 in Springfield. He was married Dec. 26, 1981 to Ilene Lefrancois. He is
survived by his wife, Ilene; five sons, Jimmy, Springfield: Kenneth E., Enid, Okla., John
E., Springfield, Donald R., Rogersville, and Roy A., Sparta; a daughter, Linda J. Jean,
Springfield, two stepsons, Mark and Marvin Baldwin, both of Springfield; two
stepdaughters, Cathy Williams, Republic, and Cona Cummins, Springfield; two brothers,
Hansel and Herbert Williams, both of Rogersville; two sisters, Mary Francis Young and
Bessie Ward, both of Rogersville; 13 grandchildren and nine step-grandchildren. Services
were held Saturday in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte, Springfield.
Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
Williams, John Eustler 17 Sep 1915 - 8 Aug 2006 SN-L 11 Aug 2006
[Note: Son of Robert Ernest & Lillie Mae (Eutsler) Williams; married Marybelle Rader]
John Eustler Williams, 90, a fifth generation resident of Ozark, and great-greatgrandson of Ozark founding father, John Hoover, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2006, after
a long illness. He was born September 17, 1915, in Ozark, Mo., to the late Ernest and
Lilly Williams. He was a graduate of Ozark High School. John served in the Civilian
Conservation Corps and the U.S. Army Air Corps, during World War II, where he
attained the rank of Master Sergeant. His wife, Marybelle (Bader) Williams, preceded
him in death. Mr. Williams retired from Sears Roebuck and Company as an executive in
their Southern California division. Mr. Williams also taught refrigeration at the
community college level. Following his retirement in 1971, John returned to his boyhood
home in Ozark. He became active in the Christian County Historical Museum and
authored a book on the history of Christian County, titled "Bygone Days?. He was an
expert genealogist and an avid supporter of the Christian County Library. Mr. Williams
was also a life long motorcycle enthusiast, owning classic and racing motorcycles for
over 75 years. He is the holder of a world land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats
in Utah. Two daughters, Marilyn Shipman and Judy Williams, both of Ozark, survive
John. Five grandchildren, Danny Ross, Jacqueline Ross of Ozark, Ron Kitchens of
Portage, Michigan, John Kitchens of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Mark Rodney of Ozark, also
survive him. He leaves behind seven great-grandchildren. His son, John Robert Williams,
as well as two brothers and sisters preceded him in death. His sister, Anne McLean of
California, survives him. Visitation is from 1 to 7 p.m. today, Aug. 11, at Adams Funeral
Home in Ozark. Graveside services will be held at the Ozark City Cemetery, in the
Williams family section, at 11 a.m. Sat., Aug. 12th.
Williams, John Mark 1 Mar 1954 - 6 Jun 1955 CCR 23 Jun 1955 p1
John Mark Williams, 15-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Williams was fatally
injured in an automobile accident on highway 166 near Springfield on June 6. The
parents along with one brother and one sister were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Survivors besides the parents are two brothers, Tommy and Timmy of the home; two
sisters, Becky and Patty of the home; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Williams
of Clever; maternal grandparents, Claude Bennett of Republic and Mrs. Leila Bridges of
Newport, Ore., Paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Lynn Williams of Springfield; maternal

great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mover of Iota. Funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon, June 12 in the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Arthur Ellis officiating.
Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever.
Williams, John Robert "Willy" (a.k.a. Joshua Starzinger) 28 Jul 1949 - 18 Nov 2001
CCR
[Note: Son of John Eutsler & Marybelle (Bader) Williams; SSDI under Starzinger]
John Robert Williams, 52, died Nov. 18, 2001, at Century Pines in Ozark. He was
born in Los Angeles, Calif. July 28, 1949, to John E. Williams and Marybelle (Bader)
Williams. He worked in design and manufacturing for Fender Guitar and Rogers Drum
Corp. He loved music. He played and taught many different instruments. He was also
fluent in Spanish and taught many new citizens the English language. He is survived by
his father, John E. Williams; sisters Marilyn Shipman and Judy Williams, and many
friends and family.
Williams, John Will 8 Jul 1874 - 10 Aug 1959
CCR 13 Aug 1959 p1
Funeral services for John W. Williams, 85, Ozark, who died Monday, August 10,
at his home will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Billings Baptist Church
with the Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial will be in Smart Cemetery under direction
of Chaffin of Ozark. Mr. Williams was a member of the Baptist Church and a retired
farmer. Survivors include his wife, May Bell Williams, two brothers, Telly Williams,
Billings and Oscar Williams, Neosho, three sisters, Mrs. Fannie Burky and Mrs. Clemie
Burky, Billings, and Mrs. Betty Selby, 1120 East Division, Springfield; two step-sons,
Ward Spivy, 2515 West Nichols and Joe Spivy, Springfield.
Williams, Joseph J. 9 May 1934 - 13 Feb 2004 SN-L 19 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of Dewey & Elva Williams; married Alice]
Joseph J. Williams of Nixa passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2004, at the Veterans
Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR, after a long illness. Joe was 69 years old. He was
born in Marshall, AR, to Dewey and Elva Williams. He had five brothers and three
sisters. He is survived in death by his wife Alice; three daughters, Elizabeth Bradley and
husband Jesse, Kimberly Vaughn and husband Randy, and Debbie Church and husband
Joe; three grandchildren, Niki Bradley, Brian Wilson, and Madison Church; numerous
nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends. Private services will be held.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Williams, Judy (Green) 21 Aug 1944 - 16 Mar 2005 SN-L 18 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of George A. & Mildred (Watts) Green; married 15 Jan 1971 Samuel D.
Williams]
Judy Williams, 60, Rogersville, passed away at 2:10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16,
2005, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. She was born August 21, 1944, in
Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of George A. and Mildred (Watts) Green. She was
united in marriage on January 15, 1971, in Rogersville, to Samuel D. Williams. She was
preceded in death by her father in 1999. Judy was a member of Fordland Church of
Christ. She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed making clothing for dolls, quilting
and detailed crafts. She is survived by her husband, Sam; a son, Zach Williams,

Springfield; her mother, Mildred Green, Ozark; a sister, Linda Samuel and husband,
David, Rogersville; two brothers, Jerry Green and wife, Sherry, Rogersville, Steve Green
and wife, Middy, Springfield; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and
friends. The family strongly requests memorial donations to the Fairhaven Children's
Home, Strafford, Mo., and/or The Children Home, Inc., Paragould, Arkansas. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2005, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral
Home, at the corner of Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west of Rogersville. Visitation
will be held 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Holland
Cemetery, Rogersville.
Williams, Junior Therwin 11 Jun 1928 - 22 Dec 2003 SN-L 24 Dec 2003
[Note: Son of Noal Roscoe & Janie Emaline (Swigart) Williams; married 19 May 1947
Cora Eulalia Miller]
Junior Therwin Williams, age 75, of Ozark, passed away Monday, December 22,
2003, in Cox South Hospital. He was born June 11, 1928, in Long Lane, Mo., the son of
Noal Roscoe and Janie Emaline (Swigart) Williams. On May 19, 1947, he and Cora
Eulalia Miller were united in marriage. Mr. Williams served as Deputy Sheriff for four
years under Sheriff Joe Mayberry. He also served as Chief of Police in Sparta for seven
years. He owned Williams and Sons Truck and Auto Service, A-1 Machine Shop and the
Ozark Dinner House. He also built race cars and enjoyed racing. Survivors include his
wife, Cora; eight children and their spouses, James R. and Joan Williams, Strafford,
Kathy and Jay Meadors, Fordland, Marjorie and Tim Sexton, Marshfield, Keith and
Becky Williams, Ozark, DeWayne Williams, Springfield, Tonya and Marty Moman,
Combs, Ark., Paul and Regina Williams, Ozark, and Bruce and Sally Williams, Sparta;
nineteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters,
Glendon L. Williams and wife Minnie, Kansas City, Bonnie Havice, Long Lane,
Lawrence Williams and wife Debbie, Willard, and Mary Pope, Springfield. He was
preceded by a son, Arthur Eugene Williams in 1960, his parents, and a sister. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 27, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Reverend Josh Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark. Friends
may call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
AND
Williams, Junior Therwin 11 Jun 1928 - 22 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
Junior Therwin Williams, 75, Ozark, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003, in Cox South
Hospital. He was born June 11, 1928 in Long lane, Mo., the son of Noal Roscoe and
Janie Emaline (Swigart) Williams. On May 19, 1947, he and Cora Eulalia Miller were
united in marriage. Williams served as deputy sheriff for four years under Sheriff Joe
Mayberry. He also served as Chief of Police in Sparta for seven years. He owned
Williams and Sons Truck and Auto Service, A-1 Machine Shop and the Ozark Dinner
House. He also built race cars and enjoyed racing. He was preceded by a son, Arthur
Eugene Williams in 1960; his parents; and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Cora;
eight children and their spouses, James R. and Joan Williams, Strafford, Kathy and Jay
Meadors, Fordland, Marjorie and Tim Sexton, Marshfield, Keith and Becky Williams,
Ozark, DeWayne Williams, Springfield, Tonya and Marty Moman, Combs, Ark., Paul
and Regina Williams, Ozark, and Bruce and Sally Williams, Sparta; 19 grandchildren; 12
great-grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters, Glendon L. Williams and wife Minnie,

Kansas City, Bonnie Havice, Long Lane, Lawrence Williams and wife Debbie, Willard,
and Mary Pope, Springfield. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Josh Hall officiating. Burial followed in Selmore
Cemetery, Ozark. Friends could call at the funeral home from 5 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 26.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Williams, L. E., Dr. 1871 - Jan 1938
Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the school auditorium at
Clever for Dr. L. E. Williams, 66, practicing physician there for 33 years, who died in a
government hospital at Hines, Ill. Born and reared near Pierce City, Doctor Williams
came to Clever as a young man. He had been in the Illinois hospital two months. He
served during the World War and was overseas 13 months. Survivors are his wife, Cora;
two sons, James Williams of Marshfield, Lee of Clever; a brother, Charles of Clever, and
two sisters, Mrs. Bryce Carlin of Monett and Mrs. Edward Utter of Joplin. Services will
be conducted by the Rev. Earl French of Springfield, assisted by the Rev. Fred Jones of
Marshfield. Military services will be conducted at the grave in Frazier Chapel Cemetery
by the Goad-Ballinger Legion post of Springfield. Burial will be under the direction of
Wilbur Maples.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of January 4, 1938 in the margin.
Williams, Lawrence "Luke" 9 Jul 1907 - 9 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: married 1927 Ruby]
Lawrence “Luke” Williams, 81, of Springfield, died at 3:30 am Oct 9 in his home
after a two year battle with cancer. Services for Mr. Williams were held at 1 pm
Wednesday, Oct 12 at Greenlawn Funeral Home South, with the Rev. Darrell Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery. Mr. Williams was employed at the
Reyco Manufacturing Company for 47 years, retiring in 1982 at the age of 75. His
survivors include his wife of 61 years, Ruby; four daughters and their husbands, Anna
Belle and Bob Higgins, Billie and Ed House, Beverly and Terry Owens, and Dixie and
Gary Polodna; a sister, Agnes Leming, Rogersville; a brother, Jim Williams, of the state
of Kansas; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests memorial contributions to be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, in honor
of the dedicated services.
Williams, Lea Ellen “Lynn” (Kendall) 26 Jan 1876 - 15 Oct 1958 CCR 16 Oct 1958
p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Lynn Williams, 82, who died Wednesday morning at
the home of a son, Lee Williams of Clever, will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the
Clever Baptist Church with Rev. Luther Rodgers officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. The body will lie in state
from 1 until 2 p.m. Saturday at the church. She was a resident of Pierce City, Mo. most
of her life. Survivors include another son, James Williams of Liberty, Mo.; eight
grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
Williams, Levi

10 Dec 1892 - 22 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8

Funeral services for Levi Williams, 76, of Sparta were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the
Sparta Christian Church with the Rev. James Nutter officiating. Burial was in Goodhope
Cemetery under direction of Clinkingbeard of Ava. Mr. Williams died at 9:35 a.m.
Monday in Cox Medical Center. He was a retired cafe owner in Sparta and also owned a
grain elevator in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a member of the Christian Church of
Tingley, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; one son, Kenneth Williams, Grand
River, Iowa; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Warrick, Albuquerque, N. M. and Mrs,
Marilyn McClements, Rochester, N. Y.; two brothers, Charles Williams, Leroy, Kan. and
Paul Williams, Ava. and one sister, Mrs. Ruth Whitworth, Springfield.
Williams, Lloyd 11 Aug 1911 - 22 Dec 1988 OH 29 Dec 1988
Lloyd Williams, 77, of Ozark, died Dec. 22 at St. John's Regional Health Center,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Williams were held Dec. 24 at the Clinkingbeard Chapel,
Ava. Burial followed in Stillings Cemetery, west of Ava. Mr. Williams was a retired
farmer.
Williams, Lucinda 22 May 1875 - 25 Apr 1964
CCR 30 Apr 1964 p1
[Note: married Andrew N. Williams]
Mrs. Lucinda Williams, 88, Chadwick, died at 4:40 p.m. Saturday in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield. She was a member of the Baptist Church at Chadwick.
Survivors are a son, Ila, Chadwick; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and
three great, great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Union
Church. The Rev. Charley Shipman officiated, and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery
under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Williams, Lynn A. died 30 Nov 1973 OH 6 Dec 1973 p12
Billings - Funeral services for Lynn A. Williams of Billings were held last Friday
in the Baje Chapel in St. Charles with burial in the Kerr Cemetery near Republic. Mr.
Williams died Monday in the St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles. Survivors include two
step-daughters, Mrs. Leola Barnard and Mrs. Elizabeth Van Dwane, both of St. Charles;
two stepsons, Charles Scott and Harold Scott, both of St. Charles; and one sister, Mrs.
Virgie Blades of Ash Grove.
Williams, Martin L. 18 Sep 1889 - 16 May 1970 CCR 21 May 1970 p8
[Note: married Myrtle K. 5 Mar 1892 - 5 Apr 1969]
Martin L. Williams, 80. of Route 1, Ozark, died at 8:15 p.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center. Mr. Williams had lived in the Ozark community since 1932. He was a
veteran of World War I. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Anita Haslip, Ozark; one
sister, Mrs. Clara Lee Pritchard, Roxie, Miss.; one granddaughter and one great grandson,
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Rev. Fred
Plank officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Williams, Mary (Estes) 3 May 1863 - 4 Sep 1937
Mrs. W. D. Williams, 75, died yesterday in the home of her son, Clyde Williams
at Hurley, after a long illness. Funeral services will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the
Clever Methodist Church with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery under direction of

Wilburn Maples of Clever. Survivors include another son, Harry Williams of Jefferson
City; two daughters, Mrs. Roscoe Scott of Hurley and Maude Davis of Clever; three
brothers and four sisters. (Springfield News-Leader 5 Sep 1937) (Contributed by Hazel
Messenger)
Williams, Mary Maxine (Bishop) 6 Nov 1916 - 1 Mar 2003
Mary Maxine (Bishop) Williams, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and greatgrandmother, died March 1, 2003, at the St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. She was
born in Billings to John Leonard and Myrtle Bishop. Except for brief periods, she lived in
Ozark from 1919 until 1950. After graduating from Ozark High School in 1933, she
married James E. “Gene” Williams in 1934. They moved to Wichita, Kan., in 1950, then
to Tulsa in 1978. In Wichita she served as cashier at the Kansas Gas & Electric
Company. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years; and one
daughter, Beverly, who was married to C.W. Fry and who was the mother of Pamela,
Christopher, and Tamara. Survivors include three brothers, Robert, Jim, and John David
Bishop; a sister, Annalee Stacey; and one daughter, Barbara, who is married to Charles
W. Owens and is the mother of Charles E, Wesley A., Michael L., and Janet K. Williams
had seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She had numerous nieces and
nephews. Contributions to her memory are invited to the American Cancer Society.
©Christian County Headliner 2003
Williams, Mary Sue (Smith)1939 - 7 Jan 1970 CCR 15 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Sue Williams, 30, of Nixa, were at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Stapp Chapel at Mountain Grove with the Rev. Kenneth Brady
officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, a former Mt. Grove
resident, died at 9 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a 2-year
illness, Survivors include her husband, Carl; a daughter, Sandra Sue and a son, Timothy
Bryan, all of the home; her father, Albert O. Smith, Mountain Grove; three brothers,
Clovis and Roy, both of Ozark, and Ival, Mountain Grove, and three sisters, Mrs. Carol
Mayfield, Cabool, Mrs. Ina Hoskins, Willard, Mrs. Hazel Bennett, Dixon, Tenn.
Williams, Matthew H. 22 May 1963 - 23 Mar 1988 OH 31 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Harold & Marie (Coffer) Williams]
Matthew H. Williams, 24; of Bruner, died at 7:45 a.m. March 23 in his home.
Services for Mr. Williams were held Sunday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with Fred
Bailey officiating. Burial was in Swanville Cemetery, near Chadwick. Born near Urbana,
Mr. Williams had moved to the Bruner area at the age of five, and was a member of the
World Wide Church of God in Nixa. A graduate of the Sparta High School Class of 1981,
he was a junior at Southwest Missouri State University. He was preceded in death by his
maternal grandfather, Buster Coffer, and by his paternal grandparents. His survivors
include his parents, Harold and Marie Williams, Bruner; a brother, Kyle, Bruner; two
sisters, Pamela Williams, Bruner, and Stormy Williams, of the home; his maternal
grandmother, Golda Coffer Bauer, Sparta; and his maternal great-grandmother, Bessie
Blakey, Springfield.
Williams, Matilda Jane (Hedrick) 8 Jul 1851 - 31 Jul 1923

CCR 3 Aug 1923 p 1

Mrs. Matilda Jane Williams, aged 72 years and 23 days, died at her home in the
Pembina settlement July 31st, 1923. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 1st,
conducted by Rev. Green of Rogersville with interment in the Pembina Cemetery under
direction of T. B. Chaffin of the Ozark Undertaking Co.
Deceased was the widow of
the late Monroe Williams and was born in Webster County, Missouri July 8, 1851, and
was married to Mr. Williams November 27, 1878. To this union were born three children,
Elmer, Lennie and Laura, all of whom were at her bedside when death came. She was
converted and joined the Methodist Church at Pleasant Hill about 50 years ago and has
lived a consistent Christian life until her death.
Williams, May Bell (Waggoner) Spivy 16 Oct 1881 - 12 Aug 1972 CCR 17 Aug 1972
p4
[Note: Daughter of Peter & Manerva (Climer) Waggoner; married 20 Oct 1901 Stanton
Spivy; married 19 Mar 1924 John Will Williams 8 Jul 1874 - 10 Aug 1959; both
marriage records spell her name MayBelle]
Mrs. May Bell Williams, 90. Ozark, died at 6:25 Saturday in the Christian County
Nursing Home, Ozark. Mrs. Williams was a lifelong resident of Ozark, and a member of
the Ozark Christian church. Survivors include two sons, Ward Spivy, 453 South Main,
Springfield and Joe Spivy, 527 South Park, Springfield; five grandchildren and seven
great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Ozark Christian
Church with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating. Burial was in the Ozark IOOF
Cemetery under direction of Adams Funeral Home of Ozark.
Williams, Melvin L. 14 Dec 1924 - 31 Dec 1991 NN-E 9 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of Luther & Georgie (White) Williams; married Shirley]
Melvin L. Williams, 67, Cedarcreek, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1991 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born in Greene County Dec. 14, 1924 and was the son
of Luther and Georgie White Williams. He was a lifelong resident of the Springfield and
Cedarcreek areas. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1971
he retired as a water service mechanic for Frisco Railroad. He was a member of V.F.W.
Post 5168 in Forsyth. Survivors include his wife, Shirley; four brothers, Eber Williams,
Memphis, Tenn., Clyde Williams, Morrisville, and Merlin and Vernon "Pete" Williams,
both of Springfield; three sisters, Anna Louise Rathbun, Ozark, Maxine Rupert, Battle
Creek, Mich., and Dorothy Thomas, Las Vegas, Nev.; three stepchildren, Vickie Straube
and Ricki and Terri Burnett, all of Bowling Green; eight step grandchildren; two aunts;
and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Spradling officiating. Burial was in Springfield
National Cemetery with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society.
Williams, Mollie C. 26 Jul 1906 - 16 Nov 1988 OH 24 Nov 1988
[Note: married Ross L. Williams 27 Oct 1908 - 12 Jun 1986]
Mollie Williams, 82, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died at 6:57 pm Nov 16 at
Americana-Fremont Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Williams were held
Nov 19 at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Tom Johnson officiating. Burial was in
Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. A native of Yale, OK, Mrs. Williams had resided in Ozark

since 1945, and was a member of the Ozark Assembly of God Church. She moved to
Springfield in 1984, where she was preceded in death by her husband, Ross, in 1986.
Surviving are two sons, Neil Williams, Kansas City, and Ross L. Williams, St. Louis;
seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ica Sneed, Stillwater,
OK and Mrs. Dixie Gregory, Paradise, CA; and several nieces and nephews.
Williams, Mollie E. (Pierce) 19 Dec 1908 - 25 Nov 1988 OH 1 Dec 1988
[Note: married Clive Williams]
Mollie E. Williams, 79 of Bradleyville, d Nov, 25 at Hillhaven Convalescent
Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Williams were held Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the New
Mansion Church in the Union Flat community, with the Rev. James "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial was in Patterson Cemetery Bradleyville, under the direction of Harris
Funeral Home Ozark. Mrs, Williams was a lifelong resident of the Bradleyville
community, and was a member of the New Mansion General Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her, husband; Clive, in 1965, by a son, Gene William, in 1975, and
by a daughter, Virginia Pauline in infancy in 1935. She was also preceded in death by
three sisters, Alta Whittaker, Flora Chapman, and Marsha Essary; and by five brothers,
Clell Pierce, Earl Pierce, Riley Morgan, Elmer Morgan, and Frank Pierce. Her survivors
include a daughter, Mrs. Juanita Shortt, Bradleyville; six grandchildren, Louise Stevens,
Garrison, Robert Case, Bradleyville, Dennis Case, Ava, Michael Williams, Branson,
Beverley Welch, Springfield, Dewayne Williams, Springfield: nine great-grandchildren;
and several nieces and nephews.
Williams, Myrtle K. 5 Mar 1892 - 5 Apr 1969 CCR 10 Apr 1969 p8
[Note: married Martin L. Williams 18 Sep 1889 - 16 May 1970]
Mrs. Myrtle K. Williams, 79, Ozark, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in her home. She
was a member of the First Methodist Church in Pueblo, Colo. Survivors include her
husband, Martin L.; a daughter, Mrs. Anita Haslip, Ozark; one granddaughter and one
great grandson. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel with the Revs,
Howard Blevins and Leo Kitchel officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery near
Ozark.
Williams, Nathan Lee 28 Jan 2000 - 5 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9 Feb 2000
Nathan Lee Williams, 8 day old son of Jennifer Lynn Richardson and Billy
Joe Williams of Nixa died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000, in Cox Medical Center, South.
He was born January 28, 2000. Survivors include: his parents; grandparents, Ralph
and Stephanie Richardson, Billings, and Karen Davis, Sparta; great-grandparents,
Daylon and Ellen Troutt, Billings, Ralph and Mary Richardson, Kirksville, Esther
and Gordon Voight, and Mary Williams, all of Pleasant Hill, Mo., aunts and
uncles, Cherie and Steve Oh, Springfield, Michael and Charrisa Richardson, and
Lance Williams; and cousins, Tyler Oh, and Erica and Chance Williams. A
graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, in Sparta Cemetery with
Rev. Don Vernon officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa.
Williams, Norman Eugene 29 Mar. 1929 – 9 Dec. 1997 CCH-N 17 Dec. 1997

Norman Eugene Williams, age 68, of Bruner, died Tuesday, December 9, 1997, in
his home. He was born March 29, 1929, in Douglas County. On August 12, 1946, he
married Bobbie Lee Watkins. Mr. Williams retired from FASCO Industries in 1991. He
loved to fish and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his
wife, Bobbie; his mother, Anna Jewell Williams; a son, Dennis Williams and his wife
Debbie, Bruner, and their children, Terri Jo and Robby Williams; six daughters, Norma
Stall and her husband, Ernest, Sparta, and their three children, Brandon, Sheree, and
Kimberly, Jackie Williams, Della Carey and her husband, Cole, and their three children,
Silver, Shantelle, and Amber, daughter Carolyn Williams, Ava, and her son, Bobby
Stoneroad and his wife Meta; daughter Rita Sanders and her husband Ricky, Ava, and
their children Danny and his wife Dondi Sanders; daughter Anita Goodman and her
husband, Kenneth, Norwood, and their children Trixie Grisham and her husband, Rick,
and their two children, Kyle and Mark Grisham, Randy Hampton and his two children,
Austin Moore and Ethan Hampton; daughter Marcia Williams; daughter Janety Shaw and
her husband, Robert and their children, Shane Thomas and Robby Shaw; four brothers,
Loran Stillings, Clinton, Iowa, Oscar Ernest Williams, Parmar, Idaho, Anthony Wayne
Williams, Fresno, Calif., and Leroy Williams Jr., Texas; four sisters, Eva Newlon, Violet
Roark, Patricia Heidrick, and Joyce Moore, all of Springfield. He was preceded in death
by his father, Leroy Williams Sr.; four sons; a daughter; two granddaughters; and a sister,
Verba Griffin. Funeral services were Saturday, December 13, 1997, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Union Chapel
Cemetery.
Williams, Raymond L. 4 Dec 1913 - 29 Aug 2001
Raymond L. Williams, 87, Nixa, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2001 in his
home. He was born December 4, 1913 in Drumright, Okla., the son of Roy and Edith
Williams. He and Esther Ethel Gooding were married October 20, 1934. Mr. Williams
was a store manager for J.C. Penney for 32 years, and owned Peer Hardware for 20 years.
He was a member of Seminole Baptist Church in Springfield. Survivors include his wife
Esther; three sons and their wives, Deane and Barbara Williams of Hot Springs Village,
Ark., Don and Mary Williams of Nixa, Mo., and Dave and Patsy Williams of Brookline
Station; nine grandchildren, Garry Williams, DeeAnna Williams, Scott Williams, Randy
Williams, Jeanie O’Bryant, Janie Howard, Shaun Williams, Ray Wells Jr., and Julie
Perciful; six great-grandchildren; and a brother, Dale Williams of Cushing, Okla. He was
preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Glenn Williams; and a grandson, Larry
Williams. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 1, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Granville LaForge officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to Seminole Baptist Church.
Williams, Richard E. 1950 - 20 Jan 2006 SN-L 1 Feb 2006
Mr. Richard E. Williams, 55, Ozark, passed away at 7 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30,
2006, in his home. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2006, in the
Welch Cemetery near Northview. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until service time
Thursday, in Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield.

Williams, Robert Ernest 28 Aug 1883 - 27 Jul 1967 CCR 3 Aug 1967 p1
[Note: Son of James J. & Martha J. (Nichols) Williams; married Lillie M. Eutsler 29 Nov
1889 - 31 Oct 1942]
R. Ernest Williams, 83, Ozark, died at 7:55 p.m. on Thursday in the Springfield
Baptist Hospital. A retired merchant, he was a member of the First Christian Church of
Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Clara of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes
Schiffbauer, Wyandotte, Okla. and Mrs. Anna Jane McLean, Hawthorne, Calif.; three
sons, George, Kansas City, Kan, Gene, Wichita, Kan, and Joe La Mirada, Calif.; one
step-daughter, Mrs. Bessie Foster of Mountain View; 14 grandchildren and 18 great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel with Rev. Faust
A. Matthews officiating and burial in Ozark Cemetery.
Williams, Robert Henry 27 Feb 1882 - 30 Oct 1969 CCR 6 Nov 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Preston & Marena (Geren) Williams; married Rilla B. Burkey 26 Mar 1893
- 27 May 1982]
Funeral services for Robert Henry Williams, 87, of Springfield, were at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Cantrell Chapel, Billings, with burial in the Rose Hill Cemetery. A
former resident of the Billings area, Mr. Williams died about 6 p.m. Thursday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. He was a retired carpenter and farmer. Survivors include his
wife, Rilla; one daughter, Mrs. Salome Soden, Collinsville, Ill.; one son, Howard
Williams, Springfield; one sister, Mrs. Emma Garbee, Springfield; five grandchildren and
six great grandchildren.
Williams, Rodney Neil 24 Feb 1955 - 2 Mar 2007 SN-L 4 Mar 2007 & CCH-N 7 Mar
2007
[Note: Son of Neil & Elaine Williams; married Kelly]
Rodney Neil Williams, age 52, of Branson, passed away in his home Friday,
March 2, 2007. He was born February 24, 1955, and was a 1973 graduate of Ozark High
School. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Hawaii. Rodney
graduated from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg with degrees in
Biology and Physical Education. He later received a master's degree in Industrial Safety
Engineering. He was owner of WESCON, an environmental safety consultant company.
As a land developer, he was building Grand Crux Landing on the Lake, a gated
community of townhouses near Branson. Rodney was a Christian and had rededicated his
life to the Lord two years ago. Survivors include his children, Stefanie Williams, Kansas
City, Jennifer McAlister, and husband, Jake, Bakersfield, California, and Joshua
Williams, and wife, Brittany, Bakersfield, California; five grandchildren, Tye Bohrer,
Brody Berry, Devin McAlister, Blake Williams, and Paige Williams; his mother and
step-father, Elaine and H.F. Dunn, Ozark, Missouri; his father, Neil Williams, and stepmother, Cherry, Pomme de Terre; his brother, Bradley Williams, and wife, Ann, Fargo,
North Dakota; a sister, Rhonda Vickers, and husband, Daryl, Cape Coral, Florida; an
uncle, Ross Williams, and wife, Joan; a niece, Brittany Purscell; three nephews, Phil and
Titus Williams, and Gabe Purscell; the mother of his children, Kelly Kaufman; and his
close friend, Lucy Williams. A grandchild, Luke McAlister preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rich Orrell, James Eakins, Darren Roten, Robert L. Johnson, and Wayne France

speaking. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ozark High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, through
Adams Funeral Home.
AND
Williams, Rodney Neil 24 Feb 1955 - 2 Mar 2007 SN-L 5 Mar 2007
Rodney N. Williams, age 52, a Branson area land developer passed away Friday
in his home in Stone County. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made
to Ozark Alumni Scholarship Fund, in care of the funeral home.
Williams, Rose Mary (Wiltz) Leonard 24 Jul 1939 - 1 Mar 2002 CCH-N 13 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Allie (Devor) Wiltz; married first ? Leonard; married 3 May
1981 Robert E. "Bob" Williams]
Rose Mary Williams, age 62, of Nixa, died March 1, 2002, in Christian Health
Care, Nixa. She was born July 24, 1939, in Seneca, Kan., the daughter of Albert and Allie
(Devor) Wiltz. On May 3, 1981, she and Robert E. "Bob" Williams were married. She
worked for the library of the University of Kansas Medical Center until 1985. Survivors
included: Her husband, Bob; three children, Jeff Leonard, Notch, Sherry Meaders,
Rockledge, Fla., and Steven Williams, Kansas City, Kan.; four grandchildren, Andrea
Mathieu, Brennan Meaders, Bridget Bell and Courtney Williams; a great-grandchild,
Ethan Bell; a brother, Robert Wiltz, Great Neck, N.J.; a sister, Connie Spellmeir, Home,
Kan.; and seven nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held March 7 in Nixa
Christian Church with Dr. Jack Barnes officiating. Interment will be at a later date in
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Cremation was under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to benefit the Children's
Work of the Nixa Christian Church.
Williams, Ruth Armildia (Holmes) 24 Oct 1913 - 10 Mar 2005 SN-L 12 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of William Noble & Lydia Armildia (Baker) Holmes; married Glenn
Williams, Sr.]
Ruth Armildia Williams, age 91, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, March 10,
2005, in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born October 24, 1913, in
Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of William Noble Holmes and Lydia Armildia
(Baker) Holmes. She was baptized at the age of 13 at the Bethany Christian Church in
Indianapolis, Indiana. Ruth loved her family, and enjoyed music and crocheting.
Survivors include four children, Glenn Williams Jr. and his wife, Sandra, Westminster,
California, Cora Farley and her husband, Jim, Lampassass, Texas, Judith Farley, Nixa,
and Anita Christian and her husband, Roger, Ozark; eight grandchildren, Ronald
Williams, Suzan Yearwood, Richard Williams, James Farley Jr., Janet Estes, Dan Farley,
Jason Hannum, and Brad Hannum; and five great-grandchildren, Cynthia, Corina,
Stefanie, Scott and Nathan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Williams
Sr. in 1992; four sisters, Lavina May Holmes, Irene Violet Hines, Ruby Effie Buckallew,
and Carolina Adella Anderson; and her parents. A funeral service will be 5 p.m. Sunday,
March 13, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will be in Rose Hills Memorial Park,
Whittier, California.

Williams, Samuel D. 26 Jul 1945 - 19 Jun 2005 SN-L 23 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Loyal D. & Cleda J. (Carroll) Williams; married 15 Jan 1971 Judith K.
Green 21 Aug 1944 - 16 Mar 2005]
Samuel D. Williams, 59, Rogersville, passed away in Manorcare Health Care
Center, Springfield, at 2:10 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2005, surrounded by his family. He
was born July 26, 1945, in Springfield, the son of the late Loyal D. and Cleda J. (Carroll)
Williams. He was united in marriage to Judith K. Green on January 15, 1971, in
Rogersville. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2005. Sam was a member of
Fordland Church of Christ. He was an avid woodworker having made many pieces of
furniture and crafts. His petition had just been accepted into the Masonic Fraternity. He is
survived by his son, Zachary, Springfield; three brothers, Dan Williams and wife, Cathy,
Strafford, Gary Williams and wife, Beverly, Republic, and Randy Williams, Springfield;
four sisters, Betty Thompson and husband, Lee, Nixa, Linda Girth and husband, Jerry,
Billings, Sharen Dehn, Edmond, Wash., and Lisa Carroll and husband, Mike, Springfield;
several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 25, 2005, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, at the
corner of Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west of Rogersville. Burial will follow in
Holland Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2005,
in the funeral home. The family strongly request memorial donations to the Fairhaven
Children's Home, Strafford, Mo., and/or The Children's Home, Inc. Paragould, Ark.
Williams, Sheb 22 Jan 1900 - 23 May 1979 OH 31 May 1979 p3
Sheb Williams, 79 of Springfield, died May 23 in the Cox Medical Center after a
short illness. Funeral services were held last Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa with the
Rev. Clell Wieneke officiating. Burial was in Springfield National Cemetery. Among
those surviving is a daughter, Mrs. Mary Dunn of Nixa.
Williams, Shelt 3 Apr 1888 - 8 Oct 1948 CCR 14 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of Wilson & Vina Williams; married 22 Apr 1915 Maudie Cardwell divorced; married Jan 1932 Annie Pearl (?) Richberg 1898 - ?; married Mary]
Shelt Williams, 61, died Oct. 8, 1948. He is survived by the wife, Mary Williams,
of the home; one brother, Wilson Williams of Burner; four sisters, Mrs. Leona Stafford of
Galena, Mrs. Nellie Brackenridge of Morgan, Calif., Mrs. Milinda Fry of Ava, Mo., and
Mrs. Anna Fry of Mabton, Wash., and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 in the Chadwick Baptist church with the Rev. Tom Weter
officiating. Burial was in the Chadwick cemetery under the direction of the Harris
Funeral home.
Williams, Sherman Hansel “Snookie” 26 Feb 1915 - 16 Sep 2004 SN-L 19 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Ellis B. & Margaret (Wilkerson) Williams; married Helena Agnes]
Sherman Hansel Williams was born Feb. 26, 1915, in Greene County, Mo., and
passed away Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, in Springfield, Mo. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Helena Agnes Williams. Hansel lived his entire life in Rogersville, Mo. He
loved the countryside and farming. He was also a first-time member of the Rogersville
Saddle Club, and helped start the club. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley

Stockton, Rogersville, and Sharon Montez, Springfield; one son, Jay Williams,
Tennessee; one sister, Bessie Inman; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and
other loving relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be at 2 p.m.
today, Sept. 19, 2004, in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will be in
Pembina Cemetery.
Williams, Sylvia (Stewart) Givens 1903 - 8 Oct 1967
CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Mark E. & Florence Elizabeth (Farthing) Stewart; married 13 Feb
1922 N. C. Givens
Mrs. Sylvia Williams, 64, of Route 2, Rogersville, became ill suddenly at her
home and was dead on arrival at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield at 1:20 a.m. Sunday. A
native of Christian County, Mrs. Williams was a member of Harmony Baptist church,
three miles west of Rogersville.
Surviving are her husband, Ellis; five sons, Floyd
Givens, St. Joseph, Jack, Cameron, Earl Dean, Springfield, Bob San Antonio,
Springfield, and Charles, Chillocothe; three daughters, Mrs. Carol Ann Hacker and Mrs.
Imogene Wilson, both of Lebanon and Mrs. Georgia Day, Independence; five step-sons
and three step-daughters. Also surviving are four brothers, Roma Stewart, Kansas City,
Sherman, Bryant, and Orville, all of Springfield; a half-brother, Jack Gardner, of
Rogersville; three sisters, Mrs. Katheryn Snodgrass, Lebanon, Mrs. Mildred Brauer and
Mrs. Willie Tracy, both of Springfield; 24 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Williams were at 2 p.m. on Tuesday in the Harmony Baptist
Church, three miles west of Rogersville, with Rev. Howard Long officiating, assisted by
the Rev. Howard Blevins. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield, under
direction of Kelley-Ferrell-Marsh.
Williams Telly W.
12 Mar 1886 - 20 Dec 1963 CCR 25 Dec 1963
Telly W. Williams, 77, of Billings, died at 2 a.m. Friday in St. John's Hospital,
where he had been a patient for two days. Mr. Williams was a lifelong resident of
Billings and surrounding communities. Survivors include his wife, Minnie, one brother,
Oscar Williams, Neosho; three sisters, Mrs. Lanny Burkey, Billings, Mrs. Clemie
Burkey, Clever, and Mrs. Betty Selby, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel with the Rev. Robert Baker officiating. Burial was in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
Williams, Trina Sue 1958 - 27 Jun 1968 CCR 4 Jul 1968 p8
[Note: no legible tombstone in Richwoods Cemetery]
Funeral services for Trina Sue Williams, 9, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Williams, of Nixa were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Nixa First Baptist Church with the Rev.
Kenneth Bandy officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery under direction of Harris.
The child, a student at Nixa Grade School., died at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, June 27, in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield. A member of the family said she had been in ill health three
years but died after an unexpected worsening of her condition. Surviving, besides the
parents, are two sisters, Cynthia and Tammy, both of the home; the paternal grandmother,
Mrs. Blanche Williams, Springfield; the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Piercy, Lebanon, and the paternal great grandmother, Mrs. Vada Yadon, Richland.

Williams, Van , Sr., Rev. 1918 - 5 Aug 2006 SN-L 7 Aug 2006
[Note: married Juanita]
Reverend Van Williams, Sr., 88, of Ozark, died Saturday, August 5, 2006, in
Chesterfield, Mo. Rev. Williams was born and raised in Mansfield and had pastored
several churches in the area and was a brick mason as well. He had also lived in
Bradleyville and Ava before moving to Ozark. He is survived by his wife, Juanita; three
sons, Philip, Stephan and Van Jr. Williams; three daughters, Carol Merritt, Donna Green
and Trudy Williams; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will
be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Holman-Howe Chapel, Mansfield, with burial to follow in the
Mansfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Wednesday.
Williams, Ward L. 19 Feb 1921 - 11 Jun 1989
Ward L. Williams, 68, Rte. 4, Springfield, died at 8:20 a.m., Sunday in Cox
Medical Center South after a long illness. A native of Hurley, he was a longtime resident
of the Bois D’ Arc area and a member of Ash Grove Bible Baptist Church and Ash Grove
Masonic Lodge No. 100 A.F. & A.M. He served on Ash Grove R-4 Board of Education
for 13 years, and was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired insurance
agent with American Family Life Assurance, and was formerly employed by Trail mobile
of Springfield for 16 years and Paul Mueller Co. for 3 years. He had also been a selfemployed paint contractor. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; two
daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Wayne West, and Joyce and Mark Daniel all of
Rte. 4 Springfield; five grandchildren, Amber, Ashley and Abby West and Shane and
Trevor Ward Daniel; three brothers, Bryon, Bois D’ Arc, George L., Ash Grove, and
Truman, Rte. 7 Springfield; three sisters, Ruth Wisehart, Ash Grove, Alene Leigh, Bois
D’ Arc, and Jessie Kensinger, Rogersville; and several nieces and nephews. Services will
be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel, Ash Grove, with the Revs. Don
Ivie, Richard Page, and Earl Smith officiating. Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery,
Springfield. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. today
in the funeral home. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader June 12, 1989}. Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Williams, William Lee 15 Apr 1940 - 2 Sep 1992
William Lee Williams, 52, Springfield, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday in
Meadowbrook Manor. He was a former bus company ticket agent. He is survived by five
daughters, Connie Williams and Sherrie Blackeywell, both of Wichita Kansas; Linda
Givens, Columbia, Amanda Williams, Springfield and Summer Hickenlively, Monett;
four sons, Craig Williams, Thomas Williams and Tony Williams, all of Springfield, and
Jay Hickenlively, Monett; and a sister, Vivian Fleming, St. Louis. Services will be at 2
p.m. today in Pitts Chapel United Methodist Church, 600 N. Benton, with the Rev.
Michael Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery under direction of
Walnut Lawn Degraffenreid –Wood Funeral Home. Springfield News-Leader, September
5, 1992.
Williams, William W. 1915 - 1 Jul 1977 OH 7 Jul 1977 p2
[Note: married Delta]

William W. Williams, 62, 2166 North Kellett, died at 11:40 a.m. Friday at the
Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mt. Vernon after a long illness. He had been a
Springfield resident 33 years after moving from Polk County. He was a retired Frisco
Railway employee and a member of the High Street Baptist Church. Survivors include
his wife, Delta; three sons, Bill, 3105 North Howard, Tom of the home and Harold, 502
West Lynn; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Reaves, Route 1, Ozark and Mrs. Marie
Armstrong, 3212 South Dayton; two brothers, Paul Williams, Springfield and Leon
Williams, Brighton; six sisters, Mrs. Velma Tummons, Springfield, Mrs. Pearl Tummons,
Golden City, Mrs. Eva Talent, Creston, Iowa., Mrs. Ora Watts, Ponca City, Okla., Mrs.
Mary Glass, Springfield and Mrs. Allie Wilson, Bolivar and two grandchildren.
Williamson, Alta L. (Gimlin) McKinney Schupbach 19 Jun 1938 - 29 Jun 2006 SN-L
30 Jun 2006
[Note: Daughter of John David & Verna Mae (Grimm) Gimlin; married ? McKinney;
married Carl Schupbach d 1973; married Bob Williamson d 2001]
Alta L. (Gimlin) Williamson, age 68, of Highlandville, after a courageous battle
with cancer, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 29, 2006. She
was born June 19, 1938, in Chestnutridge, the daughter of John David and Verna Mae
(Grimm) Gimlin. She was the greatest mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to us all.
Alta is survived by: two sons, James D. McKinney Spokane, and Michael F. Schupbach
and wife, Lonna, Highlandville; five grandchildren, Megan (McKinney) Grimes and
husband, Adam, Parsons, Kansas, Amanda (Schupbach) Gessling and husband, Tom,
Highlandville, and Nikki, Michael, and Emily Schupbach, Highlandville; two greatgrandchildren, Sydney and Peyton Grimes; a brother, John Gimlin, Ozark; two sisters,
Bonnie Bilyeu, Ozark, and Geraldine Smith and husband, Truitt, Sheridan, Arkansas; a
sister-in-law, Betty Gimlin, Ozark; a host of nephews and nieces; a special niece, Bonnie
Sue Harris; and a special caregiver, Darlene Edley. She was preceded in death by
husband, Carl Schupbach, in 1973; her husband of later years, Bob Williamson in 2001;
four brothers, Amos, Arthur, Alton, and Stanley Gimlin. Funeral services will be at 2
p.m. Monday, July 3, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Hosea Bilyeu
officiating. Burial will follow in Schupbach Cemetery, Chestnutridge. Visitation will be
from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Williamson, Helen Rose (Brenneman) Igo Hardcastle 16 May 1928 - 2 Nov 2004
CCH-N 17 Nov 2004
[Note: Daughter of H. Elmer & Mildred (Shields) Brenneman]
Helen Rose (Brenneman) Igo Williamson, 76, Springfield, formerly of
Independence, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004, in St. John's Hospital, Springfield,
surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Leavenworth, Kan., on May 16,
1928, the daughter of H. Elmer and Mildred (Shields) Brenneman. At the early age of 16
she began working as a beautician at Mildred's with her mother in their family-owned
beauty salon. She graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, attended and
graduated from CMSU in Warrensburg, and received her masters degree from MU in
Columbia. She began her teaching career as a Home Economics teacher at Parkway
Central High School in Chesterfield, she later taught at the Kansas City Public School
and the Kansas City Alternative School, before retiring after 24 years. She was a member

of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Kansas City. Helen was an excellent seamstress and very
talented with designing costumes and fashioning pageant gowns. She was also a
remarkably vibrant and vital woman, with an endearing love for her grandchildren and
entire family. She was preceded in death by her parents. Helen is survived by two
daughters, Millie Puckett and husband Rick, Phoenix, Ariz.; and Nancy June Walker,
Springfield; one son, Howard Hardcastle and wife Marsha, Lenexa, Kan.; one brother,
Richard Brenneman of Kansas City; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; other
relatives and caring friends. Private family services were held at Barnes Family Funeral
Home, Ozark. Graveside services were at 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Kansas City, under the direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. The
family requests in lieu of flowers, remembrances for Helen to be shared with others in
need and by spending time with your family.
Williamson, Mildred O. (Brown) 4 Feb 1911 - 24 Jul 2001 CCH-N 1 Aug 2001
[Note: Daughter of Don W. & Rose Anna (McLaughlin) Brown; married 4 Apr 1935
Francis Williamson 10 Apr 1906 - Jun 1977]
Mildred O. Williamson, 90, Nixa, passed away July 24, 2001, in Primrose Place,
Springfield. She was born Feb. 4, 1911, in St. Joseph, the daughter of Don W and Rose
Anna (McLaughlin) Brown. On April 4, 1935, she and Francis Williamson were married.
Mrs. Williamson lived most of her life in St. Joseph, moving to Nixa in 1982. In St.
Joseph she had been an Eastern Star member. She attended Calvary Bible Church in Nixa
before becoming ill. Her husband preceded her in death in 1977, as well as two sisters
and three brothers. Survivors include: her son Dick Williamson and his wife Linda, Nixa;
four grandchildren and their spouses, Daren and David Brizendine, Overland Park, Kan.,
Linda and Tim Bronars, Lee's Summit, Sean and Shelly Williamson, Willard, Lt. John
and Cathy Williamson, Coronado, Calif., currently serving aboard the U.S.S.
Constellation in the Persian Gulf; nine great-grandchildren, Kristen and Matthew
Brizendine, Zachary, Jacob, Courtney and Rebekah Bronars and Grant, Rachel and
Brooke Williamson; and nieces and nephew. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. July 26, in
Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Graveside services were
at 1 p.m. Friday in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph.
Williamson, Robert Lee
1 Mar 1931 - 8 Aug 2001
Robert Lee Williamson, 70, Highlandville, died at 9:55 a.m. Wednesday, August,
8, 2001 in Christian Health Care Center, Nixa. He was born March 1, 1931, the son of
William Edward and Gladys Lorene Campbell Williamson in Dykes, Mo. Mr.
Williamson was a retired superintendent of schools in Eugene, Mo. He began his
teaching career in a one room school near where he grew up in Texas County. He proudly
served his country as a Navy Sonar Operator during the Korean War. After military
service he returned to his teaching career. He was a member of Ridgecrest Baptist Church
in Springfield. In 1993, he and Alta Gimlin were married. Survivors include his wife,
Alta; three sons, Mike Williamson and his wife, Susan, of Springfield, Rob Williamson
and his wife, Shawna, of Jamestown, Jay Williamson and his wife, Myki, of Springfield;
grandchildren, Adam, Bryant, and Lucy; two stepsons, Duane and Mike and his wife,
Lonna; step grandchildren, Megan, Amanda, Nikki, Michael, and Emily; and a step greatgranddaughter, Sydney; five brothers and their families, Pete Williamson of Houston,

Roy Williamson and Gene Williamson of Bucyrus, Allen Williamson of Burke, Va., and
Carmel Williamson of Houston, Mo. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and
mother of his children, Emma Lou Bilyeu Williamson; his parents; a sister, Ruby Reese;
and two brothers, Doyle and Virgil. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Adams
Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and Ken Lerwick officiating. Burial
will be in Spokane Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral
home. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2021 S. Waverly Ave.
#100, Springfield, MO 65804. Springfield News Leader.
Willis, Charles A. 1880 - 1 Nov 1956 CCR 15 Nov 1956 p1
[Note: married Gail]
Funeral services for Charles A. Willis, 76. who died November 1 at his home in
Billings were held November 3 in the Bradfield Presbyterian Church with Rev. Orvie
Best officiating. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery at Republic under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Billings. A native of Bedford, Iowa, Mr. Willis came to the
Ozarks in 1920 and spent the remainder of his life in the Republic and Billings
community. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Gail Willis; two daughters, Mrs. Winon
Utke of Billings and Mrs., Thelma Matthews of Brookline; five grandchildren one
brother, John W. Willis of Fresno, Calif; and one sister, Mrs. Belle Gardner of
Centerville, Iowa
Willis, Clarence 14 May 1920 - 10 Sep 1993 OH 15 Sep 1993
[Note: Son of Henry & Coy Willis; married 18 Mar 1942 Gearldean Day]
Clarence Willis, 73, Chadwick, died 5:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 1993 in his home
following a long illness. He was born May 14, 1920 in Ongo, the son of Henry and Coy
Willis. On March 18, 1942, he was united in marriage to Gearldean Day. He was a
member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was a retired construction worker who had
been very active in the laborers’ union, where he was vice-president for 17 years. He
spent several years as the community leader for 4-H. He was preceded in death by his
parents and two brothers, Clyde and Ralph. Survivors include his wife, Gearldean, of the
home; a son, Dean Willis, and his wife, Donna, Ozark; two daughters, Judy Hedglin, Las
Vegas, and Linda Jenkins, Republic; seven grandsons; five great-grandchildren; one
brother, Earl, Ava; five sisters, Florence Ross, Springfield, Flo Tierman, Yuma, Ariz.,
Hester Boyle, Springfield, Velma Adams, Elko, Nev., and Wilma Rogers, Sparta; and
several nieces and nephews. Services were held Monday, Sept. 12, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial was in White Chapel
Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Regional
Health Center, Hospitality House.
Willis, Conley 18 Jan 1888 - Feb 1973 OH 1 Mar 1973 p9
[Note: married Mae]
Rogersville - Funeral services for Conley Willis, 85, of Route 2, Rogersville, were
held Sunday at the Harmony Baptist Church, west of Rogersville with the Rev. Jim
Melton officiating. Burial was in Holland Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of
Rogersville. A retired farmer, Mr. Willis was a veteran of World War I. He was a
member of Harmony Baptist Church., Survivors include his wife, Mae; one daughter,

Mrs. Anna Lee Fielden of Route 2, Rogersville; two brothers, A. B. of Whittier, Calif.
and Emerson of Clever and two grandchildren.
Willis, Earl 19 Apr 1922 - 4 Oct 2002 CCH-N 9 Oct 2002
[Note: Son of Henry & Coy (Wright) Willis; married 29 Jun 1959 Delores Jean Cook;
married 20 Oct 1989 Luetta Harvill]
Earl Willis was born April 19, 1922, at Keltner, Missouri to Henry and Coy
(Wright) Willis. He departed this life October 4, 2002 in the James River Care Center in
Springfield at the age of 80 years, five months, and 15 days. Willis was a retiree who had
spent his working years in airline production in California and construction in Kansas as
well as a business owner in the Branson area. He was a loving husband who enjoyed his
family and his favorite pastime of fishing. On Oct. 20, 1989, Willis was married to Luetta
(Harvill) in Harrison, Ark. Willis was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers,
and one sister. He is survived by his wife, Luetta; his son, Raymond Willis and wife
Ellerea, of Cedar Creek; his grandsons, Gary Willis and wife Janelle, and Anthony Willis
and wife Jennifer; four stepchildren, Denny Harvill, Forsyth, Mary June Loftin and
husband Marvin, of Ava, Phyllis Bloomer, of Ava, and B.J. Harvill; of Springfield. He is
also survived by four sisters, Flo Tiernan and husband Bill, of Napa, Calif., Velma
Adams and husband Gene, of Pocatello, Idaho; Hester Boyd of Springfield, and Wilma
Rogers and husband Charles, of Sparta; two sisters-in-law, Geraldine Willis of Chadwick,
Marie Willis of Sparta; an uncle, Dillard Wright and wife Betty, of Springfield; and
several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Oct. 7 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Reverend Carl Thompson officiating. Entombment followed in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Springfield.
Willis, Eugene Paul 7 Jul 1918 - 19 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 p3
A funeral mass was held last Friday in Trinity Catholic Church in Marshfield for
Eugene Paul Willis, 60, of Springfield, bother of Mrs. Hugh Pippin of Strafford, Burial
was in Marshfield Cemetery. Mr. Willis died June 19 in the MediCenter after a long
illness.
Willis, Fred "Bud" 2 Mar 1909 - 6 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of George & Iona Elizabeth Nina (Harville) Willis; married 5 Nov 1936
Deloris Helen Hodges]
Fred “Bud” Willis, 79, of Ozark, died at 4:43 am, Oct 6 in the home of his son,
Toby Willis, of Springfield. Mr. Willis had been under the care of his son for the past 18
months. Services for Mr. Willis were held Oct 8 in the Adams Funeral Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Darrell Swearengen officiating. Burial was in the Old Boston Cemetery,
near Oldfield. Mr. Willis was born March 2, 1909, in Keltner to George and Iona
Elizabeth Nina (Harville) Willis. A farmer and a former resident of Bruner and Ozark,
Mr. Willis was a member of the Church of God Holiness of Springfield. On Nov 5, 1936,
he was united in marriage in Ogden, UT, to Deloris Helen Hodges. She preceded him in
death in 1980. Mr. Willis was converted in Nov. 1939 at Elkhead, MO. He assisted his
wife in her pastorly and evangelistic duties at churches in Rogersville, Brush Arbor
Church, near Ava, and other churches in Douglas County. His survivors include two

sons, Toby G. Willis, Springfield, and Danny C. Willis, La Jara, CO; four grandchildren;
and two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Stewart, Springfield, and Mrs. Bertha Applegate, Ozark.
Willis, Glenn Thomas 14 Nov 1921 - 26 Nov 1979 OH 6 Dec 1979 p9
[Note: married Jean]
Services for Glenn Thomas Willis, 58, Marshfield were held Nov. 29 in
Marshfield followed by military rites in Welch Cemetery. Mr. Willis was a veteran of
World War II. He died Nov. 26 after apparently suffering a heart attack. Among those
surviving are his wife, Jean; a son, Leo of the home; two brothers, Delmar, Rogersville
and William Fordland and a sister, Mrs. Cynthia Higgins, Rogersville.
Willis, Hubert Jesse 22 Jul 1922 - 10 Nov 2003 SN-L 11 Nov 2003
[Note: Son of William Tipton & Olive (Osburn) Willis; married 21 Jul 1950 Dorothy
May Holland]
Hubert Jesse Willis, 81, of Rogersville, passed away at 2:45 a.m. Monday,
November 10, 2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Hubert was born on July 22, 1922, in
Greene County to William Tipton Willis and Olive Osburn Willis. He was a glazier
retiring from Springfield Glass Co. Hubert served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He was
married to Dorothy May Holland on July 21, 1950. Hubert was a member of the
Harmony Baptist Church, 50-year member of the Henderson Masonic Lodge #477 and
the Bethel Chapter of the Eastern Star in Rogersville. He was also of the American
Legion Post 676 and Union Member in Springfield. Hubert is survived by his wife,
Dorothy of the home; one son, Dale Lee Willis and wife Judy of Strafford; one daughter,
Donna Derrick and husband Floyd Jr. of Rogersville; one brother, William C. Bill Willis
and wife Evelyn of Springfield; two grandchildren, Kevin Lee Derrick and Scott William
Derrick; a sister-in-law, Carolyn Willis of Fordland; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Hubert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Willis. Services will be
at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003, in Harmony Baptist Church, Rogersville, with
burial in Holland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. today in the PrestonMarsh
Funeral Home with Masonic services at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to the
Community Hospice of America. The family wishes to express their heart-felt thanks to
the staff of the Ozark Riverview Manor for the loving care Hubert received.
Willis, Jessie Luetta (Morrison) Harvill 24 Aug 1925 - 6 May 2006 SN-L 7 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of William "Bill" & Matle (Nelson) Morrison; married 2 Feb 1946
Bernace Eugene "Gene" Harvill d 29 Aug 1986; married Earl Willis d 4 Oct 2002]
Jessie Luetta (Morrison) Harvill Willis, 80, Ozark, Mo., departed this life on
Saturday, May 6, 2006 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. She was born August 24,
1925, at Highlonesome, the daughter of William "Bill" and Matle (Nelson) Morrison. In
November 1937, Luetta was baptized and became a lifelong member of the Mt. Olive
Missionary Baptist Church. On February 2, 1946, she was united in marriage to Bernace
Eugene "Gene" Harvill. From this union seven children were born. She is survived by
one son, Denny Harvill of Forsyth; three daughters, Mary June Loftin and husband,
Marvin, of Ava; Phyllis Bloomer of Ava; Betty Jo "B.J." Harvill of Ozark; two sisters,
Ortha Lawrence of Ava, and Huba Rozell of Chadwick; one brother, Dillon Morrison and
wife, Carol, of Springfield; one sister-in-law, Doris Morrison of Ava; eight very special

grandchildren and 10 wonderful great-grandchildren; a special family friend, Becky
Hamm; as well as a host of other relatives and good friends. Luetta was preceded in death
by her husband, Gene, on August 29, 1986, and her husband, Earl Willis, on October 4,
2002; her son, Glen Allen; one infant son; one infant daughter; her parents; and two
brothers, Max and Paul. Luetta raised her family and enjoyed life to the fullest on her
farm in Douglas County for many years. She retired from 24 years of service at Fasco
Industries of Ozark in 1990. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating. Burial will be in
Highlonesome Cemetery, Douglas County. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in
the funeral home.
Willoughby, Annie N. (Herndon) 1885 - Apr 1925
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie N. Willoughby, 39 years old, who died at her
home, 723 South Lexington Avenue, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock will be held this
afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Church of Christ at the intersection of South Broadway
Avenue and West Madison Street. Burial will be in Manley cemetery under direction of
W. L. Starne, undertaker. Mrs. Willoughby is survived by her father, James R. Herndon,
her husband, two daughters, Misses Lena and Gracie Willoughby, two sisters, Mrs.
Maude Miller and Mrs. William Hartley, and two brothers, John Herndon and Clyde
Herndon. Clyde Herndon is of Nixa, the others all of Springfield. The following persons
will act as pallbearers: Mesdames McCain, Conley, Pruitt, Elder, Hunt and Taylor. The
Republican, April 19, 1925.
Willoughby, Bert T. 4 Apr 1893 - 15 Apr 1974
[Note: married Lila Mae Fugitt Aug 1892 - Aug 1958]
Funeral services for Bert T. Willoughby, 81, of Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday
in the Harris Funeral Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Larry Stevens officiating. Burial will be
in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. Mr. Willoughby died at 5 a.m. Friday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. He was a resident of the Boaz community in Christian County most
of his life. Survivors include; two sons, Leonard H. of Clever and Javen W. of Nixa; two
daughters, Mrs. Irene Wilhite of Springfield and Mrs. Clayoma Peebles of the home;
eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader
April 20, 1974} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Willoughby, Elisha 2 Mar 1882 - Sep 1967
Elisha Willoughby, 85, died at 4:35 p.m. Monday in the Sunshine Acres Nursing
Home where he had been a patient two years. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
Gracie High, Wenatchee, Wash., and Mrs. Lena Murphy, Yakima, Wash.; two brothers,
Marshall, Nixa and Bert, Clever; and five grandchildren. Arrangements will be
announced by Ayre-Goodwin.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967 on it.
Willoughby, Frank Vincent Apr 1886 - 3 Feb. 1959
CCR 19 Feb 1959 p8
Funeral services for Frank Vincent Willoughby, 72 of Nixa who died Tuesday,
Feb. 3 at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a long illness, were held Feb. 5 in the

Harris Funeral Chapel At Nixa with L. O. Sanderson officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery under direction of Harris. A native of Christian County, he was a farmer and
resided most of his life in the Nixa community. He was a member of the Church of
Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Laura Willoughby; two sons, Fred Willoughby
of Minneapolis, Minn. and Paul Willoughby of Portland, Ore., one daughter, Mrs. Zoe
Austin of Springfield, Ore.; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren; four
brothers, Elijah Willoughby and Elisha Willoughby, both of Springfield, Mo, Marshall
Willoughby of Nixa and Bert Willoughby of Clever.
Willoughby, Gerald 24 Feb 1912 - 26 Jan 1996 CCH-N 31 Jan 1996 [CCH-N 13 Jan
1996 (SIC)]
[Note: Son of Henry & Hattie B. (Hunt) Willoughby; married 3 Feb 1946 Mildred M.
Baum]
Gerald Willoughby, age 78. of Springfield, passed away at 10:27 a.m.. Friday,
Jan. 26. 1996, in Greene Haven Nursing Home. He was born Feb. 24, 1912, in Nixa, the
son of Henry and Hattie Hunt Willoughby. He was married to Mildred M. Baum
February 3, 1946. He was a 32-year employee of Kraft Foods, where he worked as a
processor in the cheese-making department before his retirement. He was a member of
St. John's United Church of Christ and the Kraft Retiree's Club. He was preceded in death
by his parents, three sisters, Bessie Hedgpeth, Mary Willoughby, and Leona Brock. He is
survived by his wife, Mildred, of the home; three daughters, Marsha Schatz and her
husband, Charles, Springfield, Elaine Tebbenkamp and her husband, Gary, Creve Couer,
Mo., and Gerra Harter, Billings; three brothers, Marion “Brownie” Willoughby and his
wife, Twilla, Springfield, Elmo “Bud” Willoughby and his wife, JoAnn, Nixa, and Phil
Willoughby and his wife, Peggy, Springfield; three sisters, Lily Breazeale and her
husband, Frank, Nixa, Cecil Jaynes and her husband, Charles, Springfield, and Lucy
Jones and her husband, Lewis, of Nixa; four grandsons, Brian and John Welde,
Springfield, and Joel and Andrew Tebbenkamp, Creve Couer, Mo.; five step-granddaughters; two greatgranddaughters; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral
services were held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, Jan. 29, in St. John's United Church of Christ,
with the Reverends Sol Codillo and Doug Burwick officiating under the direction of
Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery. Visitation was
from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday in the funeral home, ln lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to St. John's United Church of Christ Memorial Fund, 1110
N. Main, Springfield, Mo. 65802.
Willoughby, Goldia Mae (Wilson) 25 Jul 1913 - 15 Aug 1995
[Note: Daughter of John W. & Belle (Fugitt) Wilson; married Leonard Willoughby]
Goldia M. Willoughby, 82, Clever was born July 25, 1913, in Stone County, a
daughter of John W. and Belle (Fugitt) Wilson, and died at 11:20 p.m. Tuesday, August
15, 1995, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. Mrs. Willoughby was a member of
the Mount Sinai Baptist Church of Boaz, and Community Club. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard, of the home: a son and his wife, Ronnie and
Sue Willoughby, Clever; a sister, Dovie Seals, Clever; three grandsons; and four greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Mount Sinai Baptist Church with
the Rev. David Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa

under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home of Clever. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. {Springfield (Mo} News Leader August 17, 1995}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Willoughby, Hattie B. (Hunt) 18 Feb 1888 - 10 Nov 1981 OH 19 Nov 1981
[Note: Daughter of Harris H. & Mary E. (Young) married Marshall Willoughby 27 Apr
1884 - 16 Oct 1973]
Services for Hattie B. Willoughby, 93, Nixa, were held Nov. 13 in Harris Chapel
with the Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mrs.
Willoughby died Nov. 10 in her home after a long illness. She was a member of the First
Christian Church of Nixa. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Bessie Hedgpeth, Nixa,
Miss Lillie Willoughby, of the home, Mrs. Cecil Jaynes, Mrs. Lucy Jones and Mrs. Leona
Brock, all of Springfield; four sons, Gerald, Marion "Brownie" and Phil, all of
Springfield, and Elmo "Bud", Nixa; a brother, Fay Hunt, Nixa; 20 grandchildren, 32
great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund.
Willoughby, Ida (Nelson) 1872 - Mar 1926
Mrs. Ida Willoughby, 53, died yesterday at her home 795 College Street and will
be buried in Manley cemetery near Battlefield. She is survived by two sons Chester
Willoughby of Springfield and Lester Willoughby of Kansas City. Springfield Leader,
March 7, 1926.
Willoughby, Lila May (Fugitt) Aug 1892 - Aug 1958
[Note: married Bert T. Willoughby 4 Apr 1893 - 15 Apr 1974]
Mrs. Lila Willoughby died at her home in the Boaz community, on her 66th
birthday. She is survived by; her husband, Burt; two sons, Leonard of Clever and Javen
of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Clayoma Peebles of Clever and Mrs. Irene Wilhite of
Springfield; four sisters, Mrs. Bertha Gilmore of Springfield, Mrs. Edna Gideon of
Springfield, Mrs. Carrie Fugitt of Kansas City and Mrs. Jimmie Peebles of Clever; 8
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Harris Funeral Home will announce the
arrangements.{ Springfield {Mo} News and Leader August 29, 1958 }
AND
Willoughby, Lila May (Fugitt)
Aug 1892 - Aug 1958
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila Willoughby, 66, who died Thursday in her home in
the Boaz community, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, with the Rev. R.W. Forbis
officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa. Harris Funeral Home
will be in charge. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader August 30, 1958} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
AND
Willoughby, Lila May (Fugitt) 28 Aug 1892 - 28 Aug 1958
CCR 11 Sep 1958 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Lila May Willoughby who died on her 66th birthday,
Aug, 28, at her home at Boaz, were held Sunday, Aug. 31 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware
Church with Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under
direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Survivors include her husband, Bert T.
Willoughby of the home; two sons, Leonard Willoughby of Clever and Javen Willoughby

of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Irene Wilhite of Springfield and Mrs. Clayoma
Peebles of Clever; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs.
Bertha Gilmore and Mrs. Edna Gideon, both of Springfield; Mrs Carrie Fugitt of Kansas
City, Kan. and Mrs. Jimmie Peebles of Clever.
Willoughby, Marion Victor "Brownie" 7 Oct 1921 - 11 Apr 2005 SN-L 13 Apr 2005
[Note; Son of Marshall & Hattie B. (Hunt) Willoughby; married 24 May 1955 Twilla
M. Arnold Bowman]
Marion was the 7th child born to his parents, Marshall and Hattie Willoughby, at
their home in Nixa on October 7, 1921. "Brownie" was a nickname given to him by his
grandmother short for "My Brown Boy" as he would get such a dark tan while working in
the hay fields. After graduating from high school at Clever in 1940, he enlisted into the
Army on September 12, 1944, and trained at Camp Roberson in Little Rock, Ark. During
World War II he was deployed to Germany to fight the Axis Powers and served in the
military mail service. He learned to speak a little German with the locals in the towns of
Hamburg, Marburg, and along the Rhine River. On his return home to the states from
London, by way of the Queen Mary, crossing the English Channel during a storm, it took
29 days before passing the Statue of Liberty in New York harbor. On October 28, 1944,
he married Wanda L. Sissel and together they had two children, Vicky Faye and Grover
Kent, and later divorced. While working for the "Frisco Railroad" in Monett, "Brownie"
met and later married Twilla M. Bowman on May 24, 1955. Together they raised her two
boys, Kenneth R. Arnold and Ronald E. Bowman, and their son, Hal Dean Willoughby.
After moving to Springfield, "Brownie" worked at SMSU first as a night custodian, and
later as a supervisor for the custodial staff over the five dormitories. At home he enjoyed
gardening, hunting, and fishing. "Brownie" also enjoyed writing poems about many of
the things he experienced, saw or even dreamed throughout his life; remembering the
good times while growing up on a farm in a small Missouri town during the "Great
Depression" with his six sisters and three brothers, and the sad times overseas, serving in
the Army during World War II. Some of these he shared with his loved ones and others
were written down for his remembrance. The Reverend Alden Jaynes, in the Victory
Baptist Church in Springfield, baptized "Brownie" and his son, Hal Dean, together on
October 26, 1969. After his early retirement in 1982, "Brownie" learned to paint with oils
by viewing "Bob Ross" on TV. He was later able to meet Bob and give him one of his
small paintings. He also learned to sketch with pen and ink; many of his drawings were
given away and others displayed throughout the home. "Brownie", after being diagnosed
with Alzheimer's, went to live at the Woodland Manor on September 11, 2004, staying
there until the time of his passing on April 11, 2005, at the age of 83 years. "Brownie"
was preceded in death by his parents and seven of his siblings: Margaret "Mary"
Willoughby, Velta Leone "Lee" Brock, Waldo "Gerald" Willoughby, Ellen "Bessie"
Hedgpeth, Florence "Cecil" Jaynes, Wesley Elmo "Bud" Willoughby, and "Lillie" Belle
Breazeale. "Brownie" is survived by his wife, "Twilla" Mae; their son, Hal "Dean" and
his wife, Deborah, their two children, Rachel Dawn and her husband, Christopher D.
Peters of Camdenton, and Randall Dean Willoughby of Springfield; two stepsons,
Kenneth Ray Arnold of Diamond, and Ronald Eugene Bowman of Springfield; two
children from his first marriage, Vickey Faye and her husband, Bruce Page, their two
children, Kimberly Lynn Page and Jeffery Lee Page of Ozark, and Grover Kent Kelsey

and his wife, Kathy, their two children, Tammy Rama York and Amanda Dawn Kelsey
of Lebanon; a sister, Agnes "Lucy" Jones and her husband, Lewis of Nixa; a brother,
Marshall Phillip "Phil" Willoughby and his wife, Peggy of Springfield; and also a host of
nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great
grandchildren, and many friends. Visitation will be today, April 13, 2005, from 7 to 8
p.m. at Greenlawn South. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Thursday in the funeral
home with burial to follow at the Delaware Cemetery in Nixa. Contributions may be
made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Community Hospices of America. The family
wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all the staff and caregivers at Woodland
Manor, who provided their loving care, respect and kindness to "Brownie".
Willoughby, Wesley E. "Bud" 7 Mar 1927 - 18 Nov 1998 CCH-N 14 Oct 1998
[Note: Son of Marshall and Hattie B. (Hunt) Willoughby; married Joan Burchfield]
W. E. "Bud" Willoughby, age 71, of Nixa, died Wednesday, November 18, in his
home, after a long illness. He was born March 7, 1927, the son of Marshall and Hattie
Willoughby. The nickname "Bud" was given to him by his grandmother at an early age.
He graduated from Clever High School and at that time decided to remain on the family
farm where he was born. April 21, 1951 he and Joan Burchfield from Webster County
were married. They worked side by side on the farm. Bud served his country in the U.S.
Army. For several years he worked as a painter with Jim and Gaylord Jackson and later
on his own. The people he worked for became special to him. He had been a member of
Nixa Christian Church since he was a teenager. Survivors include: his wife, Joan; two
children, Carolyn Fenley and her husband, Dan, Nixa, and Dale Willoughby, of the
home; two sisters, Lilly Breazeale and her husband, Frank, and Lucy Jones and her
husband. Lewis, all of Nixa; two brothers, Brownie Willoughby and his wife, Twilla, and
Phil Willoughby and his wife, Peggy, all of Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Mildred
Willoughby, Springfield, and Betty Murphy, Fordland, and three brothers-in-law, Charles
Jaynes, Springfield, Bill Burchfield, Marshfield and John Burchfield, Grand Island, New
York. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Gerald Willoughby, and four
sisters, Bessie Hedgpeth, Mary Willoughby, Cecil Jaynes, and Leona Brock. Funeral
services were Saturday, November 21, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dr. Jack
Barnes officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery
Willoughby, William A.
1877 - 20 Feb 1958
William A. Willoughby, 80, died at 7:30 p.m. yesterday in a local hospital
following a long illness. He had been a resident of Sunshine Acres for several months.
Survivors include one son, Lester of Kansas City; and five brothers, Elijah, 1157 South
Scenic, Elisha, 422 South Market, Marshall and Frank of Nixa, and Bert of Clever.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Rainey Chapel with the Rev. Henry
Long officiating. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery. Springfield (MO) Leader-Press,
February 21, 1958.
Willoughby, William Clay 28 Apr 1904 - 28 Mar 1990 OH 5 Apr 1990
[Note: Son of Elijah & Treva (Shelton) Willoughby; married 1928 Wilma Walker]
William Clay Willoughby, 86, born in Stone County to Elijah and Treva Shelton
Willoughby, died March 28 in San Antonio, Texas, where he had lived the past year to be

near his daughter and family. He was married to Wilma Walker in 1928. He was
preceded in death by his wife of 62 years; his parents; and two brothers, Raymond and
Don, He is survived by his daughter, Betty Smisek; five grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren; a sister, Marie Braye, Springfield; many cousins and a host of friends. He
was employed with Texaco, Dennis and Willoughby oil companies, Springfield. He was
also an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. Memorial contributions may be made to
cancer, heart, wildlife associations or organization of choice.
Willoughby, Zula Cornell (Pearce) 27 Oct 1917 - 13 Feb 1991 NN-E 21 Feb 1991
[Note: Daughter of Cowan Charles & Bertie (Nelson) Pearce; married Javen W.
Willoughby 14 Mar 1918 - 20 Jul 1982]
Zula Cornell Willoughby, 73, Nixa, died at 9:49 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1991,
in Cox Medical Center South. She was born Oct. 27, 1917, to Cowan and Bertie Pearce in
Clever. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Nixa for a many years, and the
Nixa Garden Club. She was secretary and treasurer for Delaware Cemetery for the past
20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Javen Willoughby, in 1982. She is
survived by a daughter, Janice Gamble, and her husband, David, Springfield; two
grandchildren, Dean Gamble, St. Louis, and Paula Gamble, Nashville, Tenn.; a sister,
Marcella Roberts, Springfield; two brothers, Orville Pearce, Nixa, and Andrew Pearce,
Springfield; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Services were Friday in
First Baptist Church, Nixa, with the Revs. Richard Eakins and Kenneth Bandy
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel,
Nixa. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Nixa, in
Willoughby's name.
Wills, Alice M. (Chapman) 7 Dec 1855 - 2 Dec 1947 CCR 4 Dec 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of Mathew & Rachel (Horn) Chapman; married 27 Oct 1874 Charles W.
Wills 29 May 1854 - 15 Aug 1918]
Alice M. Wills, widow of Charles W. Wills, died Dec. 2, 1947, at 8:30 a.m., at the
age of 91 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She was born in Christian County, Mo., on Dec.
7, 1855, the daughter of Matthew Chapman and Rachel Horn Chapman. Her parents
came to this country from the state of Tennessee. She was married in October, 1874, to
Charles W. Wills, farmer and stockman of Ozark, Mo., who preceded her in death on
Aug. 15, 1918. To this marriage was born one daughter, Gussie Crain, wife of T.C. Crain
of Ozark, Mo., who survives her. Mrs. Wills lived her entire life in Christian County, Mo.
She was also survived by one sister, Emma Madding of Springfield, Mo., who also died
on the same date. Other survivors are four grandchildren, Arthur C. Crain of Ashland,
Kentucky, Martha Green of Springfield, Mo., Ruth Garrison and Joe C. Crain of Ozark,
Mo. Also by nine great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was a
member of the Ozark Methodist church. Funeral services will be held at the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark, Mo., on Friday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. with burial in the Pembina
cemetery.
Wills, Charles Lee 10 Dec 1926 - 7 Dec 1998 CCH-N 9 Dec 1998
[Note: Son of Herman Loe & Dollie May (Gray) Wills; married 27 Aug 1952 Jean
Stehle]

Charles Lee Wills, 71, of Rogersville, passed away Monday afternoon at him
home. Charlie was born on December 10, 1926 in Rogersville to Herman Loe Wills and
Dollie May Gray Wills. He was a graduate of Rogersville High School class of 1944. He
served his county in the US Navy during WW II and was married to Jean Stehle on
August 27, 1952. Charlie was a Professional Craftsman building and repairing Fiddles
and Guitars, he was a accomplished Bee Keeper and member of the Bee Keepers
Association. He was a member and Deacon of the Harmony Baptist Church and was a
Sunday School Teacher. Charlie was active in the choir and sang in the Men’s Quartet
and was a member of the Harmony String Band which played regularly. He loved singing
and playing all his life. Surviving is his wife, Jean of the home; one son Stephen Wills of
Rogersville and one daughter Susie Wills of Paducah, Kentucky; one sister LaNell
Walker and her husband Joe of Salt Lake City Utah; three grandchildren Dylan Rook,
Charles Rook, and Preston Rook; three nephews Stan, Todd and Ross Walker, and three
great nieces and nephews and many friends. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents
and an infant brother. Services were held on Thursday, December 3, at the Harmony
Baptist Church, Rogersville with burial in the Pembina Cemetery. Memorial may be
made to the Harmony Baptist Church.
Wills, Edna May 15 Aug 1912 - 16 Aug 1962 CCR 23 Aug 1962 p4
[Note: Daughter of James Clyde & Nancy Ann “Anna” (Stone) Wills]
Miss Edna May Wills, 50, of Route 2, Rogersville, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday in
Springfield after a long illness. She was a lifelong resident of the Linden community.
Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Anna Wills, a brother Clifford and a sister, Miss
Mamie Wills, all of the home and another sister, Mrs. Murial Roberts, 2046 South
Delaware, in Springfield. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Chaffin Chapel
here with Duane Bray officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery.
Wills, Geneva A. J. (Chapman) 14 Nov 1859 - 13 May 1951 CCR 17 May 1951
[Note: Daughter of Stanford & Drucilla Ann (Horn) Chapman; married 3 Feb 1881 L. P
Wills 16 Jan 1850 - 28 May 1934]
Mrs. Geniva Wills, 91, lifelong resident of Christian county, died Sunday May 13,
in Haguewood hospital, Ozark. Mrs. Willis had been in ill health since suffering a
fractured hip several years ago. Daughter of Stanford and Ann Chapman, she was born
Nov. 14, 1859, and was married to L. P. Wills of Ozark in 1881. Survivors include a
brother, Seymour Chapman of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Reed and Mrs. Zoe
Gibson, both of Ozark, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held
Tuesday in Chaffin chapel in Ozark. Burial was in Chapman cemetery with Chaffin
Funeral Home in charge.
Wills, Georgina “Gina” (Cowan) 29 Dec 1887 - 4 Aug 1970 CCR 6 Aug 1970 p8
[Note: Daughter of George & Sarah Jane (Patterson) Cowan; married Regies M. Wills
17 Apr 1882 - 16 Feb 1934]
Mrs. Georgina Wills, 81, died at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday in a Lamar nursing home,
where she had been a patient since January. Mrs. Wills was a native of Christian County
and spent most of her life in Springfield before moving to Lamar four years ago, She was
a member of Center Point Church of Christ. She is survived by two sons, Vance of

Lomposc, Calif. and Verl of Adrian; three grandchildren and four great grandchildren;
and one sister, Mrs. Edna Jane Cowan of Fort Worth, Tex. Services will be announced by
Harris of Ozark.
Wills, Herbert Baxter 11 Jul 1890 - 16 Mar 1988 OH 24 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Caleb Dines & Harriet (Kerschner) Wills; married Mary E. Finkbiner 1
Nov 1894 - 1 Jul 1989]
Baxter Wills, 97, of Route 4, Rogersville, died at 5:20 p.m. March 16 in
Riverview Manor, Ozark. Services for Mr. Wills were held Friday in the Harris Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery, near
Rogersville. A retired farmer, Mr. Wills was a lifelong resident of the Rogersville area.
He was born July 11, 1890, to Caleb Dines Wills and Harriet (Kerschner) Wills. His
survivors include his wife, Mary, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Parson,
Ozark, Mrs. Reba Hansen, Springfield, and Mrs. Harriet Hamilton, Rogersville; six
grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Wills, James Clifford 11 Jun 1917 - 15 Sep 2000 CCH-N 20 Sep 2000
[Note: Son of James Clyde & Nancy Ann “Anna” (Stone) Wills; married 18 Dec 1971
Edith Lawson]
James Clifford Wills, 83, of Rogersville, Missouri passed away Friday, September
15, 2000 at his home. Clifford, the son of James Clyde and Anna Stone Wills was born
Monday, June 11, 1917 in Kenton, Missouri. Clifford was a farmer and a member of Mt.
Zion Baptist Church. Clifford enjoyed fishing and traveling and sightseeing in the
Ozarks. On December 18, 1971, Clifford was united in marriage to Edith Lawson.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents; and three sister; Muriel, Mamie, and Edna.
Survivors include: his wife, Edith; a niece, Helen Gaither of Austin, Texas; also surviving
are other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday,
September 18, 2000 at Harris Funeral Home with the Reverend James "Hobo" Applegate
officiating. Burial followed at the Linden Cemetery, Linden, Missouri. All services were
under the care of Harris Funeral Home of Ozark, Missouri.
Wills, James Clyde 20 Mar 1879 - 22 Dec 1956 CCR 3 Jan 1957 p2
[Note: Son of George W. & Mary E. (Chapman) Wills; married Nancy Ann “Anna”
Stone Oct 1883 - 4 Aug 1964]
Funeral services for James Clyde Wills, 77, who died December 22 at his home
near Linden were held December 26 at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with burial
in the Linden Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A native of Christian County, he lived
his entire life in the Linden community. He ran a general store there for 18 years and later
engaged in general farming. Mr. Wills had suffered from a heart ailment for the past two
years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nancy
Ann Stone Wills to whom he was married in1900; one son, Clifford Wills; three
daughters, Mrs. Muriel Roberts of Springfield and Edna and Mamie of the home; one
sister, Mrs. Flossie Waggoner of Rogersville, three grandchildren and five great
grandchildren.

Wills, Mary E. (Finkbiner) 1 Nov 1894 - 1 Jul 1989 OH 6 Jul 1989
[Note: Daughter of Melvin & Louella (Horn) Finkbiner; married Herman Baxter Wills 11
Jul 1890 - 16 Mar 1988]
Mary E. Wills, 94, of Rogersville, died at 11:40 a.m. July 1 in her home following
a long illness. Services for Mrs. Wills were held July 3 in the Adams Funeral Chapel,
Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery. Mrs.
Wills was born Nov. 1, 1894, near Mentor, Missouri, the daughter of Melvin and Louella
(Horn) Finkbiner. A lifelong resident of the community, she was a homemaker and a
member of the Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters, Kathryn
Parson, Ozark, Reba Hansen, Springfield, and Harriet Hamilton, Rogersville; one sister,
Lora Bell Ewing, Arlington, California; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and
two great-great-grandchildren.
Wills, Nancy Ann “Anna” (Stone) Oct 1883 - 4 Aug 1964
CCR 6 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of Robert Brown & Caledonia (Walker) Stone; married James Clyde
Wills 20 Mar 1879 - 22 Dec 1956]
Mrs. Anna Wills, 80, died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday in her home at Linden. She was a
lifelong resident of that community. Survivors include a son, Clifford, of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Muriel Roberts, Branson and Miss Mamie Wills, also of the home; three
grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Harris Chapel at Ozark. Dwayne Bray will officiate, and burial will be in Linden
Cemetery.
Wills, Verl George 20 Apr 1910 - 20 Nov 1974 OH 28 Nov 1974 p8
[Note: Son of Regis M. & Sara G. (Cowan) Wills; married 9 Feb 1935 Anna Marie
Gammon 29 May 1914 - 9 Jan 1997]
Verl George Wills, 64, son of Regis M. Wills and Sara G. Cowan Wills, was born
April 20, 1910 at Linden, Missouri. He was married to Anna Marie Gammon on February
9, 1935 in Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his wife of the home at Adrian, one
son, Robert L. Wills, Springfield, Missouri and one daughter, Mrs. Judy A. of Lamar,
Missouri; one brother, Vance C. Wills, Lompoc, California and four grandchildren. Up
until his recent retirement, Mr. Wills had owned and managed grain elevators in
Greenfield and Adrian, Missouri. Services were held at the Atkinson-Dickey in Adrian,
Missouri, Saturday the 23rd of November, 1974 with burial in Pembina Cemetery near
Ozark, Missouri.
Wilson, Alma Mae (Sawyer) Murray 25 Jul 1918 - 10 Aug 2005 SN-L 11 Aug 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charles & Mattie (Harris) Sawyer; married first ? Murray; married
Dr. Rufus F. "Doc" Wilson 12 Apr 1909 - 3 Jun 1991]
Alma Mae Wilson, age 87, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2005, in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born July 25, 1918, the fourth child of Charles and
Mattie (Harris) Sawyer. She was a longtime faithful member of Nixa Christian Church.
She served as president and secretary-treasurer of Christian Women's Fellowship, and as
a member of the outreach committee. She was a 50 year member of Ozark Chapter #98,
Order of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem in
Eminence and later in Springfield. She worked alongside her husband, Dr. Rufus F.

"Doc" Wilson for many years, and served as Chairperson for the Ladies Auxiliary of
Physicians and Surgeons in 1983. Mrs. Wilson was a devoted wife and mother and she
always considered her family to be her greatest treasure. She was loved and respected by
all who knew her and she will be greatly missed. Survivors include four children, Dr.
Evelyn Sconce, Dallas, Texas, Gary Murray and his wife, Macanna, Nixa, Louise
Williams and her husband, Jim, Leawood, Kan., and Joe Wilson, Nixa; nine
grandchildren: Dr. Jeffrey Sconce and his wife, Dr. Lynn Sconce; Scott Murray; Jason
Murray and his wife, Ixchel; Dr. Melinda Murray; Caitlin Williams; Thomas Wilson and
his wife, Janine; Joseph Wilson; Preslee Wilson; and Meghaan Russell; three greatgrandchildren, Hunter Wilson, Christian Wilson, and Andre Murray; a brother, Guy
Sawyer, Bolivar; and two sisters, Charlene Neil, Harrisonville, and Neva Gannaway,
Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Rufus F. "Doc" Wilson, five
siblings, and her parents. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 12, 2005, in
Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Rod Cannedy officiating. Burial will follow in
Schupbach Cemetery, Spokane. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to Seasons Hospice, 1354 E. Kingsley,
Springfield, MO 65804.
Wilson, Arlena J. (Goddard) 22 May 1875 - 15 Jul 1967 CCR 6 Jul 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of James H. Goddard 3 May 1840 - 23 Jul 1912 and first wife; married
John C. Wilson 3 Aug 1872 - 17 Dec 1967]
Funeral services for Mrs. John C. Wilson, 92, of Nixa, mother of a well-known
Ozarks entertainer, Clyde C. “Slim” Wilson, Springfield, were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley
officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery. A native of Tennessee, Mrs. Wilson
came to Christian County about 58 years ago. She later moved to the Bolivar area before
returning to Nixa. Survivors in addition to her son include her husband, John C.; five
daughters, Mrs. Cassie Acker, Bolivar, Mrs. Carrie Collier, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle
Doran, Halfway, Mrs. Bertha Stewart, Bolivar, and Mrs. Edna Elliot, Aurora. Other
survivors are one half-brother, Hobart Goddard, Clever; one half-sister, Mrs. Lena
Munhollon, Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and seven great, great
grandchildren.
AND
Wilson, Arlena J. (Goddard) 22 May 1875 - Jul 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. John C. Wilson, 92 of Nixa, mother of well-known
Ozarks entertainer Clyde C. (Slim) Wilson, Route 12, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and the Rev. Lynn V. Swadley
officiating. Burial will be in Jones-Chastain Cemetery. Survivors, in addition to her son,
include her husband, John C.; five daughters Mrs. Cassie Acker, Bolivar, Mrs. Carrie
Collier, 1832 West Chestnut, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Doran, Halfway, Mrs. Bertha
Stewart, Bolivar, and Mrs. Edna Elliott, Aurora; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren
and seven great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wilson died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Bilyeu
Nursing Home, Ozark.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner had a hand-written date
of July 3, 1967 in the margin.

Wilson, Ava Ann (Gilmore) 8 May 1912 - 12 Dec 2005 SN-L 13 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of John Thomas & Sarah Frances (Maples) Gilmore; married 25 Jan
1934 Rev. Loyd H. Wilson 28 Oct 1911 - 10 Aug 1995]
Ava Ann Wilson, 93, Clever, died at 1 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2005, in
Sonshine Manor, Republic. She was born May 8, 1912, in Stone County, Missouri, the
daughter of John Thomas and Sarah Frances (Maples) Gilmore. She became a Christian
at age 11 and joined Union Ridge Baptist Church. She was currently a member of Clever
First Baptist Church. She was united in marriage to Rev. Loyd H. Wilson on January 25,
1934, and for many years she was at his side as he served many area churches. Mr.
Wilson passed away August 10, 1995. She was a homemaker, a wonderful mother and
grandmother. A son, Charles; her parents; two brothers; and five sisters preceded her in
death. She is survived by four sons and their spouses, Lloyd Jr. and Sondra Wilson,
Clever, Oral and Judy Wilson, Springfield, Ronald and Brenda Wilson, Nixa, and Dwight
and Leetta Wilson, Joplin; two daughters and their spouses, Darlene and Larry Hale,
Clever, and Connie and Steve Hale, St. Charles; 12 grandchildren; 18 great
grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren, and another due in June; other relatives,
and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 14,
2005, at the Clever First Baptist Church, with Rev. Larry Winfree officiating, under the
direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Burial will follow in Union Ridge
Cemetery, Clever. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Clever First Baptist Church Building Fund. The family
wishes to send special thanks to Sonshine Manor Staff and Residents for the tender care
and support extended to Mrs. Wilson and her family.
Wilson, Belle M. (Fugitt) 17 Feb 1886 - Jan 1977 OH 6 Jan 1977 p7
[Note: married John W. Wilson]
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Belle M. Wilson, 90, a lifelong resident of Stone
and Christian Counties, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Union Ridge Baptist Church in
Stone County with the Revs. Jimmy Carter and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Wilson died at 9:40 a.m.
Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Union
Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Virgil and Leo, both of Nixa; two
daughters, Mrs. Goldia Willoughby, Route 1, Clever with whom Mrs. Wilson had made
her home the past several years and Mrs. Dovie Seals, Nixa; and 12 grandchildren, 28
great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.
Wilson, Bertress Mae (Johnson) 9 Jan 1896 - 31 Mar 1995 CCH-N 5 Apr 1995
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Leona (McHugh) Johnson; married Earl Wilson]
Bertress Mae Wilson, 99, Nixa, died Friday, March 31, 1995, in Cox Medical
Center South. She was born Jan. 9, 1896, in El Paso, Ill., the daughter of George W. and
Leona McHugh Johnson. She lived in E1 Paso most of her life before moving to Nixa
eight years ago. She was a past member of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by
her husband, Earl Wilson; two sons, Everett and Jack Wilson; a brother, Cecil Johnson; a
sister, Nannie Johnson; a son-in-law, Richard Brush; and her parents. Survivors include a
daughter, Ruth Brush, Nixa; a son, Eugene Wilson, and his wife, Fern, Harrison, Ark.;
five grandchildren, Rita Fanchi, Nancy Brown. Marsha Sutter, Roger Wilson, and

Michael Brush; five great-grandchildren, Christina Everhart, Nicholas Conor, Amy and
Ericka Wilson, and Alex Brush; daughters-in-law Dorothy Wilson, Washington, Ill, and
Aileen Wilson, Normal, Ill..; and a niece, June Faulk, El Paso, Ill. Graveside services
were Monday in Evergreen Cemetery, El Paso, Ill., under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Wilson, Bessie Lorraine (Hall) 20 Aug 1906 - 22 Nov 2003 CCN-L 26 Nov 2003 &
SN-L 24 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Simon & Lizziebeth (Martin) Hall; married Virgil Lewis Wilson]
Bessie Lorraine Wilson, age 97, passed away at 2:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in
Springfield. She was born Aug. 20, 1906, in Merritt, the daughter of Simon and
Lizziebeth (Martin) Hall. Bessie attended High School at Ava, graduating from
Shenandoah High School, Shenandoah, Iowa and received a B.S. in Elementary
Education from Southwest Missouri State University. She was a member of the Sparta
Christian Church, Sparta. Bessie taught in the Missouri public school systems for 41
years ending her career as a first grade teacher in Sparta. She was preceded in death by
her husband Virgil Lewis Wilson, her parents Simon and Lizziebeth Hall, three brothers,
Austin, Dempsey and Euith Hall and her son-in-law Joe Reese. Survivors include her
daughter, Sandy Wilson Reese; one granddaughter, Lora Ann Newman and her husband
David; one great-grandson Daniel McAdams all of Springfield, one sister Elene Hall
Wilson of Sparta, and two special feline friends-Oreo and Tabby. Graveside services
were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Cemetery with the Reverend Ray Cartwright
officiating. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Wilson, Billy Joe
1937 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Teresa Kay 1958 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Elizabeth Ann 1959 -18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Sheri Sue 1962 - 18 Dec 1964
Funeral services for Billy Joe Wilson, 27, and his three daughters, Teresa Kay, 6,
Elizabeth Ann, 5, and Sheri Sue, 2, who died Dec. 18 when flames swept through their
home in a logging camp at Noti, Oreg., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union Ridge Church
east of Union City. The Rev. Heral Merritt and the Rev. Eli Routh will officiate. Burial
will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Wilson, a
former resident of the Hurley community, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay; a son, Billy
Joe, Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson of Noti; 10 brothers and three sisters.
The children also are survived by their maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Keithley, Route 1, Clever, and six great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chastain,
Clever, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever, Mrs. Bessie Medlin, Route 2, Crane, and
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Springfield.
Wilson, Bobby Lee 26 Apr 1971 - 30 May 2003
Bobby Lee Wilson, 32, Republic, died at 1 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2003 at Cox
South Hospital, Springfield, of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident on P Highway,
north of Clever. He was born April 26, 1971 in Springfield, MO to Steve and Jean (Wise)
Wilson. Bobby was baptized in 1986 at a Pentecostal Church in Talihina, OK. He was

happiest when spending time with his children or on his “chopper.” He rode his
motorcycle in many rides for children’s charities. Bobby was a “free spirit,” kind-hearted
and loved by everyone who knew him. A sister, Theresa Albritton, preceded him in
death. He is survived by a daughter, Keisha Marie Wilson and a son, Tyler Lee Wilson,
both of Republic; his father, Steve Wilson, Republic; his mother, Jean Snider, Lexington,
OK; maternal grandmother, Arleen Copeland, Republic; paternal grandmother Louise
Wilson, Republic; brothers Wayne Snider and Robert Snider, both of Oklahoma City,
OK, and James Wilson, Republic; three sisters, Stephanie Murry, Talihina, OK, Connie
Rubrecht, Harrah, OK, and Brandy Houston, Republic; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins,
nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2003 in
Meadors Funeral Home with Rev. Bert Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Wise Hill
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm. Today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, June 1, 2003.
Wilson, C. C. “Jerry” 28 Jul 1929 - 18 Jul 1993 OH 21 Jul 1993
[Note: Son of Lander & Martie (Fletcher) Wilson; married Nelda]
C.C. “Jerry” Wilson, 63, Ozark, died Sunday, July 18, 1993 at his home. He was
born July 28, 1929 in Douglas County, the son of Lander and Martie Fletcher Wilson. He
served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He had been a resident of Shreveport, La.,
before moving to Ozark five years ago. He was a member of Eastern Gate Baptist
Church. Survivors include his wife, Nelda; three sons and their wives, all from
Shreveport, La., Jerry Wayne Wilson and Theresa, Rex Shamburger and Charlotte, and
Raymond Shamburger and Bonnie; four sisters, Sibyl Mendel, Ozark, Lois Jenkins,
Goodhope, and Gertrude Merkel and Neva Wilson, both of Dallas; a brother, Farce
Wilson, Ozark; six grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Services were Monday, July 19,
in Adams Funeral home, Ozark with the Rev. Clifford Day officiating. Burial was in
Vaughan-Oddfellows Cemetery, Ozark.
Wilson, Cecil Irene (Butler) 10 Oct 1902 - 24 Apr 1996
Cecil Irene Wilson, 93, Republic, passed away at 5:28 a.m. on Wednesday, April
24, 1996, in Republic Park Care Center. She was born October 10, 1902, in Christian
County, the daughter of Martin V. and Nancy Thompson Butler. She attended schools in
Christian County and graduated from Clever High School class of 1921. She taught for
two years prior to being married to Dolan Otis Wilson on September 27, 1922, at Mt.
Vernon. To this union eight children were born. A lifelong member of the First
Christian Church of Clever, she worshipped regularly until her health no longer
permitted. She was an original member of the Friendship Club, which she enjoyed for
many years. As a young girl, she was taught embroidery, tatting, crocheting, sewing and
quilting which she enjoyed and continued throughout her lifetime. Her hobbies were
gardening and canning fruits and vegetables. She enjoyed entering her sewing and
canning in the Billings Fair, winning various ribbons. In addition, she loved reading.
She is survived by two sons, Kenneth, Billings, and Gerald, Diamond, Arkansas; three
daughters, Ermalene Gold, Billings, Norma Jean Kouns, Midland, Texas, and Betty
Hawkins, Clever; a brother, Kenneth Butler, Springfield; a sister, Mary Ann Lemmon,
Willard; 18 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a
host of lifelong friends.

(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wilson, Charles Dale 28 Jun 1957 - 28 Feb 1995 CCH-N 8 Mar 1995
[Note: Son of Charley & Frances Wilson]
Wilson Charles Dale Wilson, 37, Nixa, died Tuesday, Feb. 28, 1995, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born June 28, 1957, in Aurora, the son of Charley and
Frances Wilson. He was employed as a machine operator by Diversified Plastics
Corporation in Nixa. Survivors include his father, Charley Wilson, Ponce De Leon; his
mother, Frances McCoy, Chestnutridge; a brother, Eddie Dwyane Wilson, Chestnutridge;
and his foster mother, Helen Marie Lee, Ponce De Leon. Cremation was under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Wilson, Chloe (Ailor) Simpson 18 Aug 1911 - 7 Dec 2002 CCH-N 18 Dec 2002
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Edgar Irvin & ? (?) Ailor; married first ? Simpson; married
second ? Wilson]
Chloe Ailor Wilson, 91, Dalton, Ga., died Dec. 7, 2002, at her residence. Wilson
was born Aug. 18, 1911, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Edgar
Irvin Ailor. Following graduation from Northeast High School in Kansas City, she
received an AB degree from Drury College, Springfield, in 1934; a BS in Science from
Southwest Missouri State College, Springfield; and an MA degree from Southeast
Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau. Wilson taught Home Economics, English and
Science in the Sparta, Chadwick, Clever and Perryville, Mo., high schools for more than
25 years. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Jefferson City, Mo., and had
been active in St. Mary's Guild, Altar Guild, as Diocean Delegate and the Re-Sell-It
Shop; Order of the Easter Star, No. 326; Fidelis Beta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa;
Cole County Chapter of Retired Teachers; Jefferson City Art Club and the Jefferson City
Council of the Arts. Before retiring to Jefferson City in 1975, she had been active on a
district and state level in the Auxiliary to the Ozark Chapter of Osteopathic Physicians
and Surgeons, and in the Sixth District Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs. Wilson is
survived by her children and their spouses, Bill and Sherry Simpson, Tunnel Hill, Ga.,
Jeremiah Simpson, Sevierville, Tenn., and Jennifer Wilson MacAdam, River Heights,
Utah; and by four grandchildren, one sister and one brother. A memorial service was held
at Grace Episcopal Church, Jefferson City, conducted by the Rev. Harvel R. Sanders,
rector. Internment was in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Mo arrangements by
Ponders Funeral Home, Dalton, Ga.
Wilson, Clell L. 6 Oct 1926 - 19 Nov 1970 CCR 26 Nov 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Leslie G. & Myrtle (Turner) Wilson; married Imogene ]
Clell L. Wilson, 44, of Spokane, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, No 19, at Cox
Medical Center in Springfield following a brief illness. He had been hospitalized since
Wednesday. He was a member of Spokane Baptist Church, Friend Masonic Lodge No.
352 of Ozark, Abou Ben Adham Temple in Springfield, and for the last 10 years, had
been owner of the Gateway Cafe on old Hwy 65 south of Spokane. A veteran of World
War II, he had served overseas with the Army. He is survived by his wife, Imogene; two
daughters, Christine and Jeannie, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Myrtle Wilson of
Spokane; and four sisters, Mrs. Ruth Stewart of Spokane, Mrs. Della Yeager of

Bartlesville, Okla, and Mrs. Merel Amos and Mrs. Hazel Holt, both of Reeds Spring.
Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Spokane Baptist Church with the Revs.
Tommy Bilyeu and George Bishop officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery with
graveside rites conducted by the Ozark Masonic Lodge. Funeral arrangements were under
the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Wilson, Clyde E. 15 Sep 1919 – 20 Jul 2000 CCH-N 26 Jul 2000
Clyde E. Wilson, age 80, Cheyenne, Wyoming, formerly of Ozark, passed away
Thursday, July 20, 2000 in United Medical Center, Cheyenne. He was born September
15, 1919 in Avalon, Missouri. On February 22, 1942 Mr. Wilson was united in marriage
to Louella Thompson in Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Wilson served his country during
World War II in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was a sheet metal worker, a member of the
Sheet Metal Workers International Association, and Past President of Sheet Metal
Workers Local 207 in Cheyenne. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church
in Cheyenne. Survivors include his wife, Louella, Cheyenne; his son, Michael Wilson,
Kissimmee, FL; a daughter, Linda Eden, Georgetown, CO; two sisters, Ruby Denman,
Kansas City, MO, and Ellen Moeller, Columbia, MO; five, grandchildren; 4 greatgrandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, three sisters, and a greatgrandchild. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 27, 2000 in
White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, under direction of Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark.
Wilson, Cord 1890 - 6 Sep 1969 CCR 11 Sep 1969 p8
Cord Wilson, 79, Fordland, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday at his farm home after a
year’s illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Fordland area and was a member of the
Mt. Gillian Baptist Church south of Fordland. Survivors are his wife, Myrtle; three sons,
Albert, Nixa, Eugene, Yates City, Ill. and Odell, Ozark; two daughters, Mrs. Lovetta
Williams, Fordland and Miss Modenia Wilson of the home; a brother, Claude, Fordland;
and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the Mount Gilliam
Baptist Church near Fordland, with the Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in
Easter Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of Fordland.
Wilson, Daniel B. “Danny” 10 Feb 1966 - 20 Apr 1989 NE 27 Apr 1989
[Note: Son of Wilbur & Mary Maxine (Hammons) Wilson]
Daniel B. "Danny" Wilson, 23, a lifelong resident of Ozark, passed away April 20
in Manhattan, Kansas. He was a graduate of Ozark High School and was currently in his
fourth year at Kansas State University majoring in architecture. Survivors include his
parents, Wilbur and Maxine, Ozark; a brother, Jim Wilson, Ozark; and a sister, Jan
Crable, Ozark. Services were at 2 p.m. Sun day, April 23 in Harris Colonial Chapel,
Ozark with the Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery, Ozark.
Wilson, Darrell Ralph 10 Apr 1941 - 10 Jan 1980
Private services for Darrell Ralph Wilson, 38, Clever, were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
January 13 in Meadors Chapel with the Rev. All Bumgardener officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery. Mr. Wilson died Thursday evening, January 10, 1980, at the home of
his parents of a gunshot wound. He was a musician and a farmer. Survivors include a

son, Marty, and a daughter, Tressie, both of Cooper, Texas; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Dolan Wilson, Clever; three brothers, Hal, Clever, Kenneth, Billings, and Gerald,
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Ermalene Gold, Billings, Mrs. Norma Satterfield,
Midland, Texas, and Mrs. Betty Hawkins, Republic.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wilson, Dollie C. (Flood) 14 Oct 1877 - 31 Jan 1970 CCR 5 Feb 1970 p2
[Note: married Robert S. Wilson 21 Jul 1871 - 12 May 1952]
Mrs. Dollie K. Wilson, 93, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday at her home in Ponce de
Leon. Mrs. Wilson had been a lifelong resident of the Ponce de Leon community and was
a member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Floyd,
Ivanhoe, Calif, and Avion, Portersville, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Virgie Glidewell of the
home; 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church with the
Rec. James Ellingsworth and Kenneth McIntosh officiating. Burial will be in Ponce de
Leon Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Ozark.
Wilson, Don 1895 - 28 May 1958 CCR 5 Jun 1958 p5
Funeral services for Don Wilson, 62, of Ponce de Leon, who died Wednesday,
May 28, at Springfield, Mo were held Sunday, June 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ponce de Leon
Baptist Church with Rev. H. V. Wells and Rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial was in
Flood Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a native
of the Ponce de Leon community and a member of the Ponce de Leon Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Cindy Wilson; his mother, Mrs. Dolly Wilson of Ponce
de Leon; four brothers, Aven Wilson of Fresno, Calif,; Floyd and Leonard Wilson of
Ivanhoe, Calif.; and Lester Wilson of Ponce de Leon; two sisters, Mrs. Virgie Glidewell
of North Hollywood, Calif.; and Mrs. Marie Hurst of Billings; two stepsons, Gentry
Ellingsworth of Pontiac, Mich. and Rev. James Ellingsworth of Spokane; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Iva Jones of Artesia, Calif, and six step-grandchildren.
Wilson, Dwight Lyman 24 Feb 1963 – 27 Feb 1963 CCR 7 Mar 1963
Funeral services for Dwight Lyman Wilson, three-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Gene Wilson of Route 11, Springfield, who died Wednesday afternoon Feb. 27, in
Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union City Church of the
Nazarene with the Rev. W. H. Barnett officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of
Ozark.
Wilson, Edna F. 1879 - 7 Dec 1969 CCR 11 Dec 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna G. Wilson, 90, of Clever, were at 10 p.m. Tuesday
in Cantrell Chapel in Clever. The Rev. C. A. Orahood officiated. Graveside services were
at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in Floral Hills Cemetery at Kansas City. Mrs. Wilson died at 3:10
a.m. Sunday in Springfield Osteopathic Hospital. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs.
Violet Packard, Clever, and Mrs. Bonnie Luther, Sunrise Beach, Mo.; five grandchildren
and five great grandchildren.
Wilson, Elizabeth Ann 1959 -18 Dec 1964

Wilson, Billy Joe
1937 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Teresa Kay 1958 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Sheri Sue 1962 - 18 Dec 1964
[Note: Billy Joe - Son of Lloyd & ? (?) Wilson; girls - Daughters of Billy Joe & Linda
(Keithley) Wilson]
Funeral services for Billy Joe Wilson, 27, and his three daughters, Teresa Kay, 6,
Elizabeth Ann, 5, and Sheri Sue, 2, who died Dec. 18 when flames swept through their
home in a logging camp at Noti, Oreg., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union Ridge Church
east of Union City. The Rev. Heral Merritt and the Rev. Eli Routh will officiate. Burial
will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Wilson, a
former resident of the Hurley community, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay; a son, Billy
Joe, Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson of Noti; 10 brothers and three sisters.
The children also are survived by their maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Keithley, Route 1, Clever, and six great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chastain,
Clever, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever, Mrs. Bessie Medlin, Route 2, Crane, and
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Springfield.
Wilson, Elene (Hall) 10 Nov 1915 - 29 Dec 2006 CCH-N 10 Jan 2007
[Note: Daughter of Simon & Lizzie Hall; married 28 Feb 1931 Frederick Wilson]
Elene Wilson was born Nov. 10, 1915, at Keltner to Simon and Lizzie Hall. She
departed this life on Dec. 29, 2006, in her Sparta home, at the age of 91 years one month
and 19 days. Elene married Frederick Wilson on Feb. 28, 1931, in Ava. Frederick
preceded her in death in 2002 after 71 years of marriage. Also preceding her in death
were her parents and four siblings: Austin, Euith, Dempsey Hall and Bessie Wilson.
Elene lived most of her life in the Ava area, moving to Sparta in 1977 after retiring and
selling their farm. She was an avid gardener and active member of Sparta Garden Club.
She loved traveling, as well as spending time with family and friends. She is survived by
her three children, Russell Wilson and wife Wanda of Ukiah, Calif., Marie Keeter of
Atlanta, Ga., Genie Davis and husband Dale of Ava; seven grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; many nieces and nephews, other relatives
and several caring friends also to include her special friend Kitty Kat. Funeral services
were held Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at 1 p.m., in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Robert Burk officiating. Elene was laid to rest beside her husband Frederick in Hall
Cemetery. The Wilson family requests in lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to St.
John's Hospice or the American Cancer Society. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2007
Wilson, Ella Mae (Young) 11 Dec 1912 - 22 Sept 2000
Ella Mae “Grandma Mae” Wilson, 87, Nixa, Mo., passed away Friday, September
22, 2000, in her home surrounded by her family. Ella was born Wednesday, December
11, 1912, the daughter of William and Allie (Sanders) Young, Nixa, Mo. On April 17,
1932, Ella was united in marriage to Virgil Wilson. Ella was a member of Calvary Bible
Church of Nixa. Ella enjoyed life and loved her family dearly. Ella was preceded in
death by her parents; her husband, Virgil, in 1982; and her brothers, Alfred, Fred, Phillip,
Raymond and Charley Young. Survivors include her daughter, Bonnie and her husband,
Jim Wiles, Nixa; her grandchildren, Lynette Jarvis and her husband, Joe, Nixa, Sue
Jenson and her husband, Dave, Ozark, Cathy Dingus and her husband, Jerry, Nixa, and

Robert Sissel and his wife, Genla, Nixa; her great-grandchildren, Misty Cashman, Joe
David Jarvis, Kristi Dingus, Kendal Dingus, Morgan Steel and Sara Sissel, all of Nixa; a
great-great grandchild, Dylan Cashman, Nixa; three sisters, Mary Herndon, Nixa; Roxie
Melton Dadeville; and Lillian Stine and her husband, Pete, Springfield. Also surviving
are other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, September 25,
2000, in Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial will be
in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Contributed by June Weaver)
Wilson, Ellen (Taylor) 23 Dec 1869 - 27 Feb 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of Jesse & Martha Taylor; married 12 Jun 1916 J. T. Wilson]
Ellen Taylor Wilson, daughter of Jesse and Martha Taylor, was born December
23, 1869, near Rogersville, MO, and passed away at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.C.
Klepper in Springfield, February 27, 1952, at the age of 82 years. She was united in
marriage to J. T. Wilson, June 12, 1916. Her husband preceded her in death November 6,
1836. At an early age Mrs. Wilson confessed her faith in Christ and united with the
Harmony Baptist church. Later she moved her membership to the Ozark Baptist church
where she was a faithful member until ill health confined her to her home. Surviving Mrs.
Wilson are a step-son and step-daughter, Oliver and Ethel Wilson of the home, four
nieces and seven nephews and a host of cousins and friends to whom she was
affectionately known as “Aunt Ellen”. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon
in the Ozark Baptist church with Rev. Harold Hurst and Rev N. E. Davison officiating.
Interment was in the Smith Cemetery with Marsh Funeral Home of Aurora in charge of
arrangements.
Wilson, Elza Odell Wright 9 Mar 1930 - 15 Nov 2006 SN-L 17 Nov 2006
[Note: Son of Cord Wilson & Myrtle (Wright) Wilson; married 12 Feb 1955 Betty Eileen
Davis]
Elza Odell Wright Wilson, 76, of Rogersville, was born March 9, 1930, in
Fordland, Mo., and passed away November 15, 2006, at the Veterans Home in Mt.
Vernon, Mo. Odell was the son of Cord Wilson and Myrtle Wright Wilson. He was
married to Betty Eileen Davis on February 12, 1955, and to this union four sons were
born. Survivors include sons, Kirby Wilson and wife Vivian, Craig Wilson and wife
Cheryl, Jeff Wilson and wife Becky, all of Fordland, and Matt Wilson and wife Michell
of Rogersville; 15 grandchildren; five step grandchildren; one great-grandson; 10 step
great-grandchildren; one step great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Albert Wilson and
wife Dorothy of Ozark. Odell was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Lovetta
Williams and Modenia Wilson; and brothers, Eugene and William Wilson. Odell served
as a deacon at the Springhill Baptist Church for 36 years and served in the U.S. Army in
Korea. He was employed at Henningsen Foods and Springfield Public Schools, where he
retired from in May 1992. Odell was a loving husband, father and grandpa. Funeral
services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 18, 2006, in Preston-Marsh Funeral Home,
Rogersville, with burial in the Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Springhill Cemetery.
Wilson, Ernest 3 Jan 1897 - 18 Sep 1988

Services for Ernest Wilson, 91, Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Union
Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial will be in the
church cemetery under direction of Meadors Chapel of Clever. Mr. Wilson died Sunday
morning in Aurora Community Hospital. A retired farmer, he was a member of Union
Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Wilma White, Preston, Ill., and
Maxine Maples, Billings; a sisters, Alta Chastain, Clever; four grandchildren; eight greatgrandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m.
today in funeral home.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wilson, Ethel Mae 2 Apr 1894 - 19 Aug 1972 CCR 24 Aug 1972 p1
[Note: Daughter of J. Thomas & Gussie E. (Wuth) Wilson]
Miss Ethel Mae Wilson, 78 of Ozark, died at 8:15 a.m. Saturday in Christian
County Nursing Home after a long illness. Miss Wilson had been employed in the county
clerk’s and county collector’s offices for 30 years. She was a member of Ozark Christian
Church. Surviving is her brother Oliver of the home. Funeral services for Miss Wilson
were Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Ozark First Christian Church with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell
officiating, Burial was in Ozark cemetery under direction of Adams.
AND
Wilson, Ethel Mae 2 Apr 1894 - 19 Aug 1972 OH 24 Aug 1972 p6
Funeral services for Miss Ethel Mae Wilson, 78 of Ozark were Tuesday at 2 p.m.
in the Ozark First Christian Church with the Rev. Conrad Kitchell officiating, Burial was
in Ozark cemetery under direction of Adams. Miss Edley had been employed in the
county clerk’s and county collector’s offices for 30 years.
Wilson, Etta F. 23 Nov 1885 - Oct 1977 OH 20 Oct 1977 p5
CLEVER - Services for Mrs. Etta F. Wilson, 91, Clever, were at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel in Springfield with the Rev. Loyd Wilson officiating.
Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will be in the funeral home from 7-8 p.m.
today. Mrs. Wilson died at noon Tuesday in Marentha Manor, Springfield, after a long
illness. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Odetta Jenkins, 1206 Mt. Vernon, and
Mrs. Hazel Messenger, Clever and five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Wilson, Eva May (Johnson) 14 Jun 1919 - 18 Mar 1999 CCH-N 7 Apr 1999
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Wesley & Margaret Naomi (Parrill) Johnson]
Eva May Wilson, age 79, of Sparta, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in her home.
She was born June 14, 1919 in Swan, Missouri, and was the daughter of Isaac Wesley
and Margaret Naomi (Parrill) Johnson. Her parents preceded her in death. Mrs. Wilson
was a cosmetologist for many years. Survivors include: her daughter, Jackie Oehling and
husband, Allan, Sparta; a grandson, Daniel Patrick Workman, Sparta, and a sister, Mabel
Cook, Rich Hill, Missouri. Funeral services were 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Ray Cartwright officiating. Burial was in Sparta
Cemetery.
Wilson, Farce 10 Mar 1919 - 26 Aug 2000 CCH-N 30 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Arlander & Mertie Mae (Fletcher) Wilson]

Farce Wilson, age 81, of Ozark, passes away Saturday, August 26, 2000 in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born March 10, 1919 near Ava in Douglas County, the
son of Arlander Wilson and Mertie Mae Fletcher Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a World War
II Veteran and Disabled. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, two
brothers, Rolla Wilson and C.C. "Jerry" Wilson, two sisters; Eva Wilson and Opal Cox.
Survivors include: four sisters, Sibyl Mendel, Ozark, Gertrude Merkel, Dallas, Texas,
Lois Jenkins, Ava, and Neva Wilson, Arlington, Texas; six nephews; ten nieces; and a
host of great nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. Funeral services were 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 29, in Vaughn-Oddfellows Cemetery, Ozark, with Chaplin Clyde
Heldenbrand officiating. Military honors were presented. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wilson, Flora (Parker) 1894 - 14 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: married Robert .E. Wilson]
Services for Mrs. Flora Wilson, 85, Clever, will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
Hurley Baptist Church with the Rev. Pete Wells officiating. Burial will be in Wright
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Wilson died Friday afternoon in
the home of her son, J., W. Wilson, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Stone
County, Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Hurley Baptist Church. Surviving are her
husband, Robert E.; two sons, J. W., Clever and Fred W., Chino, Calif..; two stepsons,
Albert W., Jasper and George, Parsons, Kan.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Dissie Durham,
state of Florida and Mrs. Olive Greer, Lockwood; one brother, Henry Parker, Mount
Vernon; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
AND
Wilson, Flora (Parker)
age 84
Mrs. Flora Wilson, 84, Clever, died Friday afternoon in the home of her son, J. W.
Wilson, after a long illness. A lifelong resident of Stone County, Mrs. Wilson was a
member of the Hurley Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert E.; two sons, J.
W., Clever, and Fred W., Chino, Calif.; two stepsons, Albert W., Jasper, and George,
Parsons, Kan.; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Dissie Durham, state of Florida, and Mrs. Olive
Greer, Lockwood; one brother, Henry Parker, Mount Vernon; three grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren. Meadors of Clever will announce arrangements.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wilson, Flora Ethel (Hutter) 9 Jul 1909 - 9 Jun 1972 CCR 15 Jun 1972 p4 & & OH 15
Jun 1972 p7
[Note: married Oliver Wilson]
Mrs. Flora Ethel Wilson, 62, of Keltner, died at 8:20 p.m. Friday, June 9, in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Sparta
Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Oliver; a son, Joseph Wilson of
Brownsburg, Ind.; a daughter, Mrs. Flora Coffman, Strafford; three brothers, Joe and
Clinton, Hutter, both of Augusta, Kan. and John Hutter, Hoisington, Kan.; two sisters,
Mrs. Edith Buddette, Ozark and Mrs. Bertha Reeves, Anaheim, Calif. and four
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Sparta Christian
Church with the Rev. James Nutter officiating. The body was taken to the Dunnsford

Funeral Home in Augusta, Kan. with graveside services at 3 p.m. Tuesday in the
Elmwood Cemetery.
Wilson, Frederick Hamilton 16 Aug 1912 - 30 Jul 2002 CCH-N 14 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of John & Nancy Jane (Brumley) Wilson; married 1931 Elene]
Frederick Hamilton Wilson, 89, Sparta, died July 30, 2002, in his home. A retired
cattle farmer and trucker, he was born Aug. 16, 1912, in Chadwick to Nancy Jane
(Brumley) and John Wilson, a civil war veteran. Survivors include his loving wife of 71
years, Elene, of the home; one son Russell Wilson and wife Ukiah, California; two
daughters Marie Keeter, Atlanta, Ga., and Genie Davis and husband Dale, Ava; six
grandsons; one granddaughter, 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters Celesta Holt, Olympia,
Wash., and Viola Bloomer, Kansas City. Funeral services were held Aug. 3 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Kenneth Lupton officiating. Burial followed in
Hall Cemetery, east of Oldfield. The Wilson family requests donations be made to
Community Hospices of America in care of Barnes Family Funeral Home, PO. Box 796,
Ozark, Mo. 65721.
Wilson, Gustin Randell “Gus” 22 Jun 1891 - 12 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb 1968 p4
[Note: Son of Manson Jahue & Lula Tennessee (Woods) Wilson; married Lela Ethel
Potter 8 Oct 1893 - 8 Nov 1978]
Gustin “Gus” R. Wilson, 76, who resided southwest of Nixa, died Monday of an
apparent heart attack in the home of a neighbor while helping with farm work. Mr.
Wilson was a member of Cass Chapel Baptist Church in Fordland. He had lived in Nixa
the past six years. Surviving are his wife, Ethel, of the home; two sons, Clayton, Ozark,
and Clifford, Oklahoma City, Okla.; a daughter, Mrs. Clamah Melton, Nixa; six
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; and two brothers, Cord and Claud, both of
Fordland. Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Calvary Bible Church in
Nixa with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial will be in Pembina Cemetery
northeast of Nixa under direction of Harris of Nixa
Wilson, Henry M. “Don” 21 Dec 1866 - 22 Oct 1952
CCR 30 Oct 1952 p15
Henry M. “Don” Wilson was born on December 21, 1866 near Ozark, Missouri,
the son of William R. and Martha Wilson and passed away at his home in the Riverdale
community on October 22, 1952. Mr. Wilson lived most of his life in Christian County
and before his retirement to his farm a few years ago had been in the drug store business
in Nixa; served as a guard at the State Penitentiary at Jefferson City for 12 years and
worked with a business firm in Springfield for 15 years. On October 14, 1894, he was
united in marriage to Margaret A. Barnett and to this union two sons were born. One son,
Claude, passed away in infancy. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Margaret Wilson of
the home; one son, Emmett Wilson of Springfield; one granddaughter, Mrs. Paul S.
Morton of Springfield; one great grandson, Bruce William Morton; other relatives and
many friends. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon in the Harris Chapel
at Nixa with Rev. Fred Jackman officiating, Burial was made in Greenlawn Cemetery in
Springfield.

Wilson, Herbert James, “Herb”, Jr. 11 Jun 1959 - 20 Jul 2004 CCH-N 28 July 2004 &
SN-L 23 Jul 2004
[Note: Son of Herbert James & Lucille O. Wilson]
Herbert James "Herb" Wilson, Jr."Herb" Wilson, Jr., 45, was born June 11, 1959
in Springfield. He died July 20, 2004 in Ozark. Herb graduated from Nixa High School in
1977. He was very involved in photography and worked on the school newspaper. He
later attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. He loved hunting,
bowling, and playing golf. Herb worked in the parts department for several trucking
companies, Prime, Kenworth, and Peterbilt in Springfield and Little Rock, Arkansas.
Survivors include: His children, Heather Williams and her husband Jerod, Ozark,
Benjamin Wilson and Abigail Wilson, Springfield; father Herbert James Wilson, Sr.,
Ozark; sister Phyllis Cox and her husband Roy, Joplin; nephew Christopher Cox and wife
Lindsay; and great niece Kamryn Cox, Joplin. He was preceded in death by his mother
Lucille O. Wilson and a niece, Melanie Cox. Private services planned with cremation
under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Wilson, Herbert James, Sr. 30 Mar 1916 - 7 Jun 2005 SN-L 9 Jun 2005
[Note: married Lucille O.]
Herbert J. Wilson, Sr., passed away Tuesday, June 7, in National Health Care of
Joplin. He was formerly of Ozark, Mo. He was 89 years old. He was born in Meta, Mo.,
on March 30, 1916. He joined the U.S. Navy, saw many parts of the world, and survived
combat during World War II. He retired after 20 years. He then served as a guard for 20
years with the federal prisons in Leavenworth, Kan., and Springfield, Mo. He enjoyed
gardening, fishing, and hunting. He was also a good fix-it man around the home. He was
preceded in death by his wife, Lucille O. Wilson, in 1990; a son, Herbert J. Wilson, in
2004; and a granddaughter, Melanie, in 2004. His daughter, Phyllis and her husband,
Roy, survive him. Also surviving are grandchildren, Christopher Cox and his wife,
Lindsay, of Joplin, Mo., Heather Williams and her husband, Jared, Benjamin and Abigail
Wilson, of Springfield, Mo.; and a great-granddaughter, Kamryn Cox. A graveside
service will be held in National Cemetery in Springfield, Mo., on Friday, June 10, 2005.
Wilson, Homer Gene 23 Jan 1936 - 6 Sep 2004 SN-L 7 Sep 2004
[Note: Son of Lloyd & Ivon (Medlin) Wilson; married 17 Aug 1957 JoAnn Keithley]
Homer Gene Wilson, 68, Clever, passed away at 12:45 a.m. Monday, September
6, 2004, in a campsite at the Bar-K Ranch, near Chadwick, where he was spending the
weekend for a yearly trail ride. He was born January 23, 1936, in Springfield, Mo., to
Lloyd and Ivon (Medlin) Wilson. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Keithley August
17, 1957. They have made their home and raised their family in the Clever area. He
served in the National Guard for two years and later retired from Kerr-McGee Chemical
Company in 1998. He was a member of the Jamesville Baptist Church, where he enjoyed
playing his guitar. He also enjoyed driving his wagon in trail rides and gardening. He is
survived by his wife, JoAnn; two sons, Gary Wilson, Highlandville, and Allen Wilson,
Clever; a daughter, Libby Langley, Hurley; nine grandchildren; nine brothers, George,
Benny, Arvey, Kent, Randy, David and Paul, all of Crane, James, Highlandville, and
Stanley, Galena; three sisters, Judy Leisure, Highlandville, Jewel Burns, state of

California, and Mary Deckard, Crane. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, September 8, 2004, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Ron
Hensley officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8
p.m. today, September 7, in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Jamesville
Baptist Church.
Wilson, Iva (Farthing) 6 May 1890 - 3 Mar 1952 CCR 6 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of John Allison & Emma (Garrison) Farthing; married Rev. J. Arthur
Wilson 30 Oct 1883 - 30 Jan 1944]
Mrs. Iva Wilson, 62, a former resident of Springfield and Ozark communities,
died at 2:30 p.m. Monday in St. John’s hospital in Tulsa. Funeral services were held at 10
am Thursday in the Ozark Baptist church. The Rev. Oscar Pigg officiating. Burial was in
McCracken Cemetery near Ozark under the direction of Chaffin of Ozark. Mrs. Wilson
was the widow of the Rev. J. Arthur Wilson. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
George McKinney and Mrs. Henry Cantrell, three sisters, Mrs. Spencer Miller of
Rogersville, Mrs. Florence Stewart of Springfield, and Mrs. Ella Roper of Ozark, and two
brothers, Dr. R. R. Farthing of Ozark and Will Farthing of Sparta, MO.
Wilson, Iva Mae (Fisher) 22 Apr 1901 - 1 Jan 1973 OH 4 Jan 1973 p8
Mrs. Iva Mae Wilson, 71, of 451 South Missouri, Springfield, died at 12:15 p.m.
Monday at Springfield Baptist Hospital following a long illness. Mrs. Wilson was a
retired practical nurse and a member of the Pythian Avenue Baptist Church. She is
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty Carden of Willard and two sisters, Mrs. Lula Stine
of Ozark and Mrs. Ann Hall, Springfield. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
in the Chapel of the Ozarks with the Rev. Bill Spindler officiating. Burial was in East
Lawn Cemetery.
Wilson, James Wilbur 29 Jun 1954 - 18 Feb 2006 SN-L 21 Feb 2006
[Note: Son of Wilbur Earl & Mary Maxine (Hammons) Wilson]
James Wilbur Wilson, 51, Ozark, passed away suddenly in his home on Saturday,
February 18, 2006. He was born June 29, 1954, in Christian County the son of Wilbur
Earl and Mary Maxine (Hammons) Wilson. Jim graduated from Ozark High School in
1972 and attended Graff Vo-Tech Center. In 1980, he began his career as a computer
programmer with Acme Structural Inc. He worked his way up the company ladder and
after 25 years was Director of Sales. He was well-respected by his co-workers and friends
for his honesty, kindness, self- sacrificing spirit, and incredible sense of humor. Jim loved
computers, corvettes, collecting ink pens and was totally devoted to spoiling his
granddaughter, Nataly. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Enoch
and Edna Hammons; his paternal grandparents, Samuel and Dora Wilson; and one
brother, Daniel Wilson. Jim is lovingly survived by his parents, Wilbur and Maxine
Wilson, and daughter, Jaime Flagg, all of Ozark; two adopted daughters, Jennifer Wilson,
of Ozark, and Robyn Graves, of Kansas City, Missouri; sister, Janis Sue Crable and
husband, Leonard, of Battlefield, Missouri; three granddaughters, Nataly Flagg, Laura
Graves and Aisling Wilson; two grandsons, Casey and Bowen Graves; two nieces,
Stephanie Kragskow and Tillie Woods; nephew, George Crable; best friend, Randy
Burnett; special friend, Jackie Newby; other relatives and countless friends. Funeral

services and celebration of Jim's life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 23, 2006,
in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri, with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating.
Burial will follow in Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight,
February 22, 2006, in the funeral home.
Wilson, John C. 3 Aug 1872 - 17 Dec 1967
CCR 21 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Son of Charles & Abanathia ( ) Wilson; married Arlena J. Goddard 22 May
1875 - 15 Jul 1967]
John C. Wilson, 95, a resident of Nixa most of his life, died at 2:27 p.m. Sunday
in Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark after a short illness. A native of Wartburg, Tenn., Mr.
Wilson moved to Christian County 58 years ago. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist
Church. Surviving are a son, Clyde C. “Slim” Wilson, well-known radio and televison
entertainer, Springfield; and five daughters, Mrs. Cassie Acker, Bolivar, Mrs. Carrie
Collier, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Doran, Halfway, Mrs. Bertha Stewart, Bolivar, and Mrs.
Edna Elliott, Aurora; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren and seven great, great
grandchildren. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa
with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery.
AND
Wilson, John C. 3 Aug 1872 - 17 Dec 1967
John C. Wilson, 95, a resident of Nixa most of his life, died at 2:27 p.m. Sunday
in Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark, after a short illness. A native of Wartburg, Tenn., Mr.
Wilson moved to Christian County 58 years ago. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist
Church. Surviving are a son, Clyde C. “Slim” Wilson, well-known radio and television
entertainer, 467 Palmer Lane, Springfield; and five daughters, Mrs. Cassie Acker,
Bolivar, Mrs. Carrie Collier, 1832 West Chestnut, Springfield, Mrs. Myrtle Doran,
Halfway, Mrs. Bertha Stewart, Bolivar, and Mrs. Edna Elliott, Aurora; 10 grandchildren,
21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at
10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial was in Jones-Chastain Cemetery south of here.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner was not dated.
Wilson, John F. 4 May 1889 - 6 Feb 1952 CCR 14 Feb 1952
[Note: Son of Joseph ; married Allie Doris Brown]
John F. Wilson was born May 4, 1889 at Helena, Montana and passed away
February 6, 1952 at his home in Highlandville, MO. He was united in marriage to Allie
Doris Brown on March 17, 1934 and had resided in the Highlandville community since
that time. He became a member of the Church of Christ in 1951. Surviving are his wife,
Allie of the home; a number of other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were
conducted Saturday afternoon in the Highlandville Church of Christ with burial in the
Highlandville Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Wilson, Joseph O., Dr.
1876 - 10 Nov 1954 CCR 18 Nov 1954 p5
Funeral services for Dr. Joseph O. Wilson, 78, a retired physician, who died
November 10 at his home in Sparta, were held last Friday afternoon in the chapel of the
Chaffin Funeral Home at Ozark, with Rev. Vance officiating. A second service was held
Sunday afternoon in Clinton, Ill, and burial was in Sugar Grove Cemetery at Wappella,

Ill. A native of Wappella, Dr. Wilson graduated from medical school in 1902 and
practiced in Mt. Carmel., Il until his retirement in 1941. He was a member of the
Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, Dr. W. W. Wilson of Sparta; Joseph OP.
Wilson of Scottsville, Va and Dr. Rufus S. Wilson of Eminence, Mo.; one daughter, Mrs.
E. C. Wagon of Miami, Fla.; five brothers, two sisters and five grandchildren.
Wilson, Julia Mae (White) 13 Feb 1904 - 31 Oct 1959
Mrs. Julia Wilson, 55, a lifelong resident of Stone County, died Saturday in
Springfield Baptist Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Jesse, of the home, Route
1, Clever; a daughter, Mrs. Roxie Ann Carl, Route 1, Clever; her father, William H.
White, Route 1 Marionville; four sisters, Mrs. Vinnie Scott, Marionville, Mrs. Belle
Clifton, Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Violet Hilderbrand, St. Joseph, Mich., and Mrs. Eunice
Jenkins, Ventura, Calif. Services will be held in Union Ridge Baptist Church, of which
she was a member, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. The Revs. R. W. Forbis and Lloyd Wilson will
officiate. Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery, with Harris of Clever in charge.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of October 31, 1959 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Wilson, Julia Mae (White) 13 Feb 1904 - 31 Oct 1959 CCR 12 Nov 1959 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Mae Wilson, 55, of Clever who died Oct. 31 in
Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Union Ridge Baptist
Church, with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Frazier
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a native of Stone
County and a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Survivors include her
husband, Jesse J. Wilson of the home, Route 1, Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Roxie Ann
Carl of Route 1, Clever; her father, William H. White, Route 1, Marionville; four sisters,
Mrs. Vinnie Scott of Marionville, Mrs. Belle Clifton of Bakersfield, Calif., Mrs. Violet
Hilderbrand of St. Joseph, Mich., and Mrs. Eunice Jenkins of Ventura, Calif.
Wilson, Kizzie M. (Maples) 1875 - 23 Jul 1968
CCR 1 Aug 1968 p8
Mrs. Kizzie M. Wilson, 93, Crane, died at 10:25 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, in Aurora
Community Hospital after a brief illness. A member of the Church of the Nazarene,
Union City, Mrs. Wilson is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Vada Conrad, Crane; a halfbrother, Colan Maples, Hurley; a half-sister, Mrs. Cora Hood, Sacramento, Calif.; 12
grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 12 great great grandchildren. Funeral services
were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union City Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Hurel Merritt
officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
Wilson, Laura A. (Acuff) Apr 1883 - 17 Sep 1958 CCR 2 Oct 1958 p2
[Note: Daughter of Zachariah & Mary (Hill) Acuff]
Mrs. Laura A. Wilson, 75, died Wednesday, Sept 17 at Oakland, Calif. after
suffering a stroke on Sept 12. Funeral services were held the following Saturday. Her
husband and only son preceded her in death by several years. Survivors are two brothers,
Otto Acuff of Visalia, Calif and Victor Acuff of Owensville, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Cleo
Sanders of Oakland, Calif. and Mrs. Ida Breazeale of Ozark; several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Wilson, as Laura Acuff, taught in the Ozark school system from 1903 to 1906.

Wilson, Lela Irene (Wright) 5 Nov 1918 - 16 May 1992 NN-E 20 May 1992
[Note: Daughter of Will & Susan Emma (Jones) Wright; married 26 Mar 1938 Wayne M.
"Bob" Wilson 8 Apr 1918 - Oct 1972]
Lela Irene Wilson, 73, Nixa, died at 8:17 a.m. Saturday in Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield. She was born Nov. 5, 1918, in Stone County to Will and Susan Emma
Jones Wright. On March 26, 1938, she married Wayne M. "Bob" Wilson, who preceded
her in death in 1972. Survivors include two daughters, Sharlis Ann Wilson, Nixa, and
Donna Eutsler, Clever; four sons, Jackie Wayne Wilson, Jerry Max Wilson, and Kenny
L. Wilson, all of Springfield, and Ronnie Gene Wilson, Ozark; 12 grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday in Wright Cemetery, south of
Clever, under direction of Harris Colonial Chapel.
Wilson, Leslie G. 23 Jul 1882 - 31 Oct 1947 CCR 6 Nov 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Alford & Lavern (Meade) Wilson; married 17 Oct 1907 Myrtle Turner 12
May 1888 - 24 Aug 1977]
Funeral services for Leslie G. Wilson, 65, prominent farmer of the Spokane community,
who died Oct. 31, were held Sunday afternoon, Nov. 2, in the Spokane church, conducted
by Rev. Reg M. Mapes. Burial was in Spokane cemetery under direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle, four daughters, Miss Ruth
Wilson of Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Stella Shirkey of Spokane, Mrs. Merle Amos of Day,
Mo., and Mrs. Hazel Holt of Spokane; one son, Clell Wilson of Spokane, two brothers
and one sister, in addition to other relatives and many friends.
Wilson, Lester 16 May 1913 - 2 Oct 1962 CCR 4 Oct 1962 p5
[Note: Son of Robert S. & Dollie C. (Flood) Wilson]
Lester Wilson, 49, a lifelong resident of the Ponce de Leon community, died at
4:15 a.m. Tuesday at the veterans hospital at Fayetteville, Ark, A victim of cancer, he
was a veteran of World War II. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Ponce de
Leon Baptist Church, with the Rev. Fate Montgomery and the Rev. Harold Phipps
officiating. Burial will be in Ponce de Leon Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Stella; two daughters, Kathy and Rena, both
of the home; two brothers, Floyd Wilson of Ivanhoe, Calif, and Avion Wilson of Azalea,
Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Vergie Caldwell of Sun Valley, Calif.; and his mother, Mrs. Dolly
Wilson of Ponce de Leon.
Wilson, Lillie Mae 15 Apr 1897 - 24 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: married Ernest Wilson]
Mrs. Lillie Mae Wilson, 75-year-old resident of Route 1, Billings, died at Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, Tuesday afternoon following a short illness. Mrs. Wilson is
survived by her husband, Ernest; two daughters, Mrs. Wilma White of Princeton, Ill. and
Mrs. Maxine Maples of Billings and a stepsister, Mrs. Mabel Keith of Kansas City, Kan.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in the Union Ridge Church with the Rev. Eli
Routh officiating. Burial will follow in the Union Ridge Cemetery, under direction of
Cantrell of Clevenger.
AND

Wilson, Lillie Mae 15 Apr 1897 - 24 Oct 1972 OH 2 Nov 1972 p8
Clever - Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Mae Wilson, 75 of Route 1, Billings, was
at 2 p.m. last Friday in the Union Ridge Church with the Rev. Eli Routh officiating.
Burial was in the Union Ridge Cemetery, under direction of Cantrell of Clevenger. Mrs.
Wilson died Tuesday afternoon at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, following a short
illness.
Wilson, Lora Jean (Evans) 28 Sep 1938 - 17 Mar 2002 CCN-J 26 Mar 2002
[Note: Daughter of Lester & Adine Evans; married 12 Jan 1957 Jack Wilson]
Lora Jean Wilson, 63, of Nixa, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 17, 2002
at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, following a long battle with Multiple
Sclerosis. She was born September 28, 1938, in Galena, Missouri to Lester and Adine
Evans. On January 12, 1957, she married Jack Wilson. They moved to Nixa to establish
their home. She spent the earlier years of her life as a beautician, but quickly changed her
focus to building her family, and being a loving wife and devoted mother. Her life was
filled with community involvement in PTA, 4-H, Jaycees, Girl Scouts, Garden Club, Cub
Scouts, Nixa Athletic Club, Band Booster, Eastern Star, and Calvary Bible Church. She
always had a smile and a loving word for all those who passed through her day. Survivors
include: her husband, Jack, of the home; a son and his wife, Les and Peggy Wilson,
Republic; three daughters, Candy Wilson, Cape Girardeau; Julie Wilson, Lake of the
Ozarks, and Sandy Dubroc and her husband, Steve, Sedalia; her mother, Adine Evans,
Aurora; two brothers, Lefty Evans, Kimberling City, and Randy Evans, Monett; four
grandchildren, Jack and Jim Wilson, Republic, and Hollie and Tyler Dubroc, Sedalia. Her
father, Lester Evans preceded her in death. Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,
March 20, in Calvary Bible Church, Nixa, with Pastor Joseph Fahl and Pastor John
Barnes officiating. Burial followed in Crane Community Cemetery. Arrangements were
under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Visitation was Tuesday in the funeral
home. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions to be made to the MS
Society.
Wilson, Loyd H., Rev.
28 Oct 1911 - 10 Aug 1995
The Rev. Loyd H. Wilson, 83, Clever, died at 6:40 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 1995,
in Americana Fremont Health Care Center. He was a retired Baptist minister and a
member of Clever First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ava; four sons and
their wives, Lloyd Jr. and Sondra Wilson, Clever, Oral and Judy Wilson, Springfield,
Ronald and Brenda Wilson, Nixa, and Dwight and Leetta Wilson, Spokane; two
daughters and their husbands, Darlene and Larry Hale, Clever, and Connie and Steve
Hale, St. Charles; two brothers, Paul Leavitt, Marionville, and Bobby Leavitt,
Springfield; three sisters, Dorothy Sharpinstein, Houston, Ann Boswell, Springfield, and
Reathel Berry, Amarillo, Texas; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and nieces and
nephews. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Clever First Baptist Church with the
Revs. Ron Melton and Terry Fortner officiating. Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery
under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m.
today in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Clever First Baptist
Church Building Fund.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)

Wilson, Margaret 22 Oct 1912 - 9 Jul 1988 OH 14 Jul 1988
Margaret Wilson, 75, of Billings, died Saturday evening in. Republic Park Care
Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Wilson were held Tuesday in the Meadors
Chapel, with the Rev. Bill Springer officiating. Graveside services were held in the Davis
Cemetery, near Thayer, with the Rev. Ben Micks officiating. Mrs. Wilson was a member
of Billings First Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Doug, Billings; a grandson,
Dustin; and two step-granddaughters, Lisa and Diane.
Wilson, Martha Josephine (Keilbarth) Cook 24 Mar 1923 - 19 Nov 1972 CCR 23
Nov 1972 p1
[Note: Daughter of ? & Priscilla (Thompson) Keilbarth; married first ? Cook; married
second Bill Wilson]
Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Sparta Assembly of God
Church for Mrs. Josephine Wilson, 49 of Marshfield. The Rev. Jesse L. Phillips officiated
and burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mrs. Wilson
died at 12:25 p.m. Sunday in Cox Medical Center. She had been a resident of Christian
and Greene Counties all her life. Survivors include her husband, Bill Wilson; a daughter,
Miss Mary Frances Cook of Chillocothe; a son, Charles F. Cook of Independence; two
brothers, John Keilbarth of Rogersville and Charles B. Keilbarth of Springfield; a
stepdaughter, Miss Wilma Jean Wilson of Kansas City; a stepson, David Lee Wilson of
Kansas City and two grandsons.
Wilson, Marvin Lester 1906 - Feb 1974
[Note: Son of ? & Belle (?) Wilson; married Maxine]
Marvin L. Wilson, 67, of Hurley died at his home at 11 a.m. Wednesday morning
after a long illness. A native of Stone County, Mr. Wilson was a retired insurance agent
who lived in the Hurley area since 1934. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the
Masonic Lodge 519 in Crane. Survivors include; his wife, Maxine; three sons, John A.
and Danny both of Springfield and Dr. Jim Wilson of Pensacola, Florida; two daughters,
Mrs. Jereline Okamota of Orange, California and Mrs. Carolyn Conrad of Hurley; his
mother, Mrs. Belle Wilson of Clever; two brothers, Virgil and Leo both of Nixa; two
sisters, Mrs. Goldie Willoughby of Clever and Mrs. Dovie Seals of Nixa; and 10
grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Cantrell-Stumpff of Crane. {Springfield {Mo} News and Leader February 21, 1974}
Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Wilson, Mary Maxine (Hammons) 17 Jul 1930 - 18 Mar 2006 SN-L 21 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of Enoch & Edna (Swiver) Hammons; married 16 Aug 1953 Wilbur Earl
Wilson]
Mary Maxine Wilson, 75, Ozark, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 18, 2006, in
her home. She was born July 17, 1930, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Enoch and
Edna (Swiver) Hammons. On August 16, 1953, she was united in marriage to Wilbur
Earl Wilson at Harrison, Arkansas. Maxine was a retired antique business owner who
enjoyed refinishing and restoring old furniture and antiques. She also owned an
outstanding collection of Fenton glassware, which she collected for over 40 years.

Maxine's other interests included ancestry research on family genealogy, flower
gardening, growing large vegetable gardens, traveling and cooking. Known for her
compassion, generosity and dedication to her husband, family and friends is the legacy
that will long survive her within the many hearts she touched. Preceding Maxine in death
were her parents, and two sons, Jim and Danny Wilson. Maxine is survived by her
husband, Wilbur Wilson; one daughter, Janis Sue Crable and husband, Leonard, of
Battlefield, Mo.; three granddaughters, Jaime Flagg, Stephanie Kragskow and Tillie
Woods; one grandson, George Crable; two adopted granddaughters, Jennifer Wilson and
Robyn Graves; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Hammons and one halfbrother, Harold Howard; other caring relatives and several good friends and neighbors.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2006, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, Mo., with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Burial will follow in
Selmore Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home.
Wilson, Michael Wayne 2 Mar 1959 - 5 Apr 2002
Michael Wayne Wilson, 43, Nixa, departed this life Friday, April 5, 2002 in Cox
Medical Center North, Springfield, surrounded by a multitude of family, friends, and
prayer. He was born March 2, 1959 in West Plains, Mo. On August 12, 1989 he and Patti
Nichols were married. From this union, a daughter, Taylor Marie was born. Michael was
employed by Springfield Aluminum Company. He attended Sunshine Church of Christ.
Michael was a loving father, son, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all
who knew him. Survivors include: his parents, Lela and Ronald Mawhiney, Nixa, and
Johnny and Carol Wilson, Pottersville, Mo.; a daughter, Taylor Marie Wilson and her
mother Patti Wilson, Springfield; a brother, Randy Wilson and his wife Katy,
Highlandville; two half-sisters, Tammy Moore and her husband Chris, Nixa, and Crystal
Wilson, Pottersville; a half-brother, Brian Wilson and his wife Anesha, Pottersville; two
step-brothers, Jeff Mawhiney and his wife Julie, Ozark, Mike Mawhiney and his wife
Linda, Nixa; three stepsisters, Devonna Wickizer and her husband Jay, Branson, Vera
Collins, Pottersville, and Liz Underwood, Ark.; a step-grandmother, Bertha Mawhiney,
Preston; nieces and nephews, Lance Latisha, Matthew, Jansyn, Austin, Connor, Will,
Wyatt, Heather, Brandy, Daniel, Ashley, Kayla, John Everett, Drake, and Kenny; and a
great-niece, Shelby. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with Rev. Don Blansit officiating. Burial will follow in McConnell-Bledsoe
Cemetery, Nixa. Springfield News-Leader, April 7, 2002.
Wilson, Minnie Belle (Fugitt) 1886 - Jan 1977
Services for Mrs. Belle M. Wilson, 90, a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian
counties, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Union Ridge Baptist Church in Stone
County with the Revs. Jimmy Carter and Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in the
Union Ridge Cemetery under the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs.
Wilson died at 9;40 A.M. Monday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Mrs. Wilson was a
member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are two sons, Virgil and Leo both
of Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Goldia Willoughby, Clever, with whom Mrs. Wilson made
her home for the past several years and Dovie Seals, Nixa; and 12 grandchildren, 28
great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader
January 4, 1977} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.

Wilson, Myrtle H. (Turner) 12 May 1888 - 24 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: married Leslie G. Wilson 23 Jul 1882 - 31 Oct 1947]
SPOKANE - Services for Mrs Myrtle H. Wilson, 90, Spokane, were at 2 p.m.
Friday in Harris Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in
Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Wilson, a longtime resident of Spokane. died at 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday at Park Central Hospital in Springfield after a long illness. She was a native
of Ava. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Stewart, Spokane, Mrs. Stella
Yager, Bartlesville, Okla., Mrs. Merle Amos, Aurora, and Mrs. Hazel Holt, Reeds
Spring; two brothers, Walter Turner, of the state of Oklahoma and Clifford Turner, Ava;
four sisters, Mrs. Mattie Duke and Mrs. Elsie Wasson, both of Bartlesville, Mrs. Ruth
VanMeter, Dewey, Okla. and Mrs. Maude Smith, Rogersville; nine grandchildren; 18
great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren
Wilson, Nadine (Andrus) 9 Jul 1923 - 22 Dec 1990 NN-E 3 Jan 1991
[Note: Daughter of Jess & Cora (Blades) Andrus; married 31 Dec 1941 Leo Wilson]
Nadine Wilson, 67, Nixa, died at 2:45 Saturday, Dec. 22, 1990, in her home,
following a long illness. Nadine Andrus was born July 9, 1923, to Jess and Cora Blades
Andrus in Stone County. She married Leo Wilson Dec. 31, 1941. She owned and
operated Kut and Kurl beauty shop in Nixa for 25 years, and was a member of Riverdale
Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Leo; a daughter, Linda Cook, Clever;
three brothers, John Andrus, Clever, J.D. Andrus, Rockford, Ill., and Kenneth Andrus,
Chilhowee; two sisters, Imogene Wilson, Crane, and Joan Logan, Hurley; four
grandchildren, Michelle Cook and Michael Cook. both of Clever, Eric Wilson,
Springfield, and Yvette Wilson: two great-grandchildren, Javen and Caeli Mitchell,
Clever. Services were Wednesday, Dec. 26, in Riverdale Baptist Church with the Revs.
Tommy Bilyeu and Jamie Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial
Gardens, Springfield, under direction of Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at
Rivermonte, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest
Missouri.
Wilson, Nicholas “Nick” Lee 28 Jan. 1981 – 9 June 1995 CCH-N 14 June 1995
Nicholas “Nick” Lee Wilson, 14, Nixa, died at 12:15 a.m., June 9, 1995, in his
home following a long illness. He was born at 12:15 a.m. Jan. 28, 1981, in Springfield,
the son of Glenna Chastain Barnett and Frank Lee Wilson. He was a member of the Nixa
Junior High Honor Society and the Missouri Junior Honor Society. He enjoyed all sports,
but his first love was basketball. He was an avid fan or the Arkansas Razorbacks and
Atlanta Braves. In April of 1994 he was baptized and became a member of Nixa Church
of the Nazarene. His faith, courage, strength and positive attitude touched the lives of
many people in many ways. Nick is survived by his parents, Glenna and Bill Barnett,
Nixa, and Frank and Judy Wilson, Springfield; a sister and her husband, Tina and Eldon
Hussard, Billings; a brother and his wife, Terry and Lisa Wilson, Springfield; two stepsisters and their spouses, Belinda and Chuck Mercer, Springfield, and Barbie and Mark
Stillings, Olathe, Kan.; two step-brothers and their spouses, Donald and Tracy Shelton
and LaVon and Belinda Shelton, state of Texas; maternal grandparents, Bill and Wilma
Chastain, Clever, paternal grandparents Bob and Dorothy Wilson, Ozark; step-

grandparents Louise and Bentley Trogden, Springfield and Dorothy Cagle, El Reno,
Okla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. Services
were Monday, June 12, at Nixa Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Gary Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Rivermonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation was Sunday in
Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Wilson, Paul E. 3 Jan. 1920 - 30 May 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
[Note: Son of Parm “Dick” & Ida (Clevenger) Wilson; married 23 Dec 1941 Ruth A.
Foote]
Paul E. Wilson, 75, Knoxville, Ill., died Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at the Cottage
Hospital in Galesburg, Ill., of natural causes. He was born Jan. 3, 1920, in Zenra, the son
of Parm (Dick) and Ida Clevenger Wilson. On Dec. 23, 1941, he was married to Ruth A.
Foote, in Kahoka. He lived in East Galesburg, Ill., where he worked as a carpenter and at
the former Rowe Manufacturing Co. He also worked as a custodian at the Knoxville
School District #202 and was a member of the West Finley Baptist Church in Zenra. He
was preceded in death by one sister, Eula Hill. Survivors include his wife, Ruth, of
Knoxville; a son, Steven Wilson, Ozark; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Services were Friday at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home, Knoxville. Burial followed in
the Knoxville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Knoxville Fire
Department.
Wilson, Pauline (Burton) Sellars 2 Nov 1926 - 23 Aug 2006 SN-L 25 Aug 2006
[Note: Daughter of Bailey & Ethel (Blankenship) Burton; married Burl Sellers who died
22 Feb 1990; married 31 Jan 1993 John Wilson]
Pauline Sellers Wilson was born Nov. 2, 1926, in Douglas County, Mo., the
daughter of Bailey and Ethel (Blankenship) Burton and departed this life Aug. 23, 2006,
at the age of 79 years, 9 months, and 21 days. Pauline was a life long resident of the Ava
area. Pauline earned a college degree with a teaching certificate and was employed and
retired from the Division of Family Services in Douglas County after 35 years of service.
Pauline loved working on the farm, gardening and fishing. Her delight was being with her
family and especially her grandchildren. Pauline and Burl Sellers were united in marriage
in Mt. Home, Ark., and to this union two sons were born. On Feb. 22, 1990, Mr. Sellers
preceded her in death. On Jan. 31, 1993, Pauline and John Wilson were united in
marriage in Douglas County, Missouri, at the Frye Church where Pauline was a member.
Pauline was also preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Bill Burton; and a sister,
Bertha Haskins. She is survived by her husband, John, of the home, Ava, Mo.; two sons,
Steven Sellers, Ava, Mo.; Gregory and TeNeil Sellers, Ozark, Mo.; four grandchildren,
Brandon, Stephanie, Bryan, Katrina and soon to be Broderick; two sisters, Dessie
Buchanan, and Bernice Steele, both of Ava, Mo.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Services are 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home,
Ava, Mo., with the Rev. Oren Alcorn officiating. Interment will follow in the Ava
Cemetery. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to
Road Runners Car Club to benefit Toys 4 Kids in Douglas County.
Wilson, Pauline (Woodruff) 11 Nov 1938 - 28 Dec 2005 SN-L 30 Dec 2005
[Note: Daughter of Edgar E. & Opal M. (Townlain) Woodruff; married Lewis Wilson]

Pauline Wilson, 67, Rogersville, passed away at 7:51 a.m. Wednesday, December
28, 2005, in Ozark Riverview Manor, Ozark. She was born November 11, 1938, in
Seymour, Missouri, the daughter of the late Edgar E. and Opal M. (Townlain) Woodruff.
Pauline was a member of First Baptist Church of Rogersville. She was a motor technician
with General Electric for 25 years before her retirement. She was also a member of the
Eastern Star and enjoyed bowling, dancing, oil painting and flower arranging. She was a
loving wife, mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her family. She is
survived by three sons, Jimmy Wilson and wife, Maria, Branson; Randy Wilson and
wife, Josephine, San Bernardino, Calif.; Ronnie Wilson and wife, Cynthia, Willard; her
husband of 25 years, Lewis Wilson, Rogersville; four sisters, Judy Smith and Lois
Creson, both of Rogersville; Bertha Oxenreider, Pleasant Hope; Wanda Craig,
Springfield; two brothers, Alfred Woodruff, Strafford; Lawrence Woodruff, Springfield;
six grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death
by a brother, Gene Woodruff, a half-brother, Martin Parmentor, and an infant sister,
Charlene. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2005, in J.D. Lee
and Sons Funeral Home, located at the corner of Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west
of Rogersville. Burial will follow in Palmetto Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation will be
held 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Online condolences may also be made at
www.jdleeandsons.com.
Wilson, Ralph Clayton 9 Jan 1916 - 26 Feb 1988 OH 3 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Gus & Ethel (Potter) Wilson; married Wilma]
Ralph Clayton Wilson, 72, of Rockingham, North Carolina, died at 2 a.m. Feb. 26
at the Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. Services for Mr. Wilson were held at 2
p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Billy Wolfe officiating. A
eulogy was delivered by Mr. Wilson's son, Jerry. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery. Mr.
Wilson was born near Ozark Jan. 9, 1916, to the marriage of Gus and Ethel (Potter)
Wilson. A veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II, Mr. Wilson
also operated Wilson's Shoe Store in Ozark for several years. He is survived by his wife,
Wilma, of the home; one son, Jerry, of San Diego, California; one daughter, Dora Sue
Ricketts, of Charlotte, North Carolina; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one
sister, Mrs. Dottie Melton, of Mount Vernon; one brother, Clifford Wilson, of Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma; arid several nieces and nephews.
Wilson, Randolph Woodrow “Grandpa” 1 Mar 1917 - 7 Feb 2004 SN-L 10 Feb 2004
[Note: Son of Caleb J. & Nettie E. Wilson; married 1943 Virginia Carter]
Randolph "Grandpa" Woodrow Wilson, 86, Springfield, passed away at 8:50 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, in St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born March 1, 1917,
in Pochahontas, Ark., to Caleb J. and Nettie E. Wilson. Randolph was the owner of a
small grocery store in Fair Grove in 1940. Randolph wed Virginia Carter, of Springfield,
in San Diego, Calif., in 1943. Upon returning to Springfield, he was employed by Rogers
and Baldwin Hardware and was later employed by Lily Tulip as a machine mechanic for
29 years, until his retirement in 1981. Randolph was active in earlier years as a Cub
Master in Boy Scouts and Sunday School. He had served in later years as a deacon for
First Assembly of God, Strafford, where he was a member. His pastimes included
hunting, bird watching, genealogy, various collections, and spending time with his

family. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Wilson; daughter Judy and her husband Roy
Gold, Highlandville; son Randy and his wife Connie, Springfield; four grandchildren,
Duncan Gold, Deidre Parish, Eric Wilson, and James Wilson; one great grandchild,
Onnika Parish; niece Becky Palmer and her husband Jeff, Marietta, Ga.; brother-in-law
Ernest Carter and his wife Clara, Springfield, Mo.; sister-in-law Maxine Carter, Pittsburg;
brother Lamar Wilson, Simi Valley, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was
preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and one brother. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, 3506 N. National Blvd, Springfield. Chapel
services are 10 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home, with interment in White Chapel
Memorial Gardens.
Wilson, Robert R. 10 Aug 1920 - 23 May 2004 SN-L 25 May 2004
[Note: married Alma R.]
Robert R. Wilson of Billings, Mo., was born Aug. 10, 1920, and passed away
May 23, 2004, at Christian Health Care Center in Republic. He was the beloved husband
of Alma R. Wilson; father of daughter and son-in-law Pamela and Robert Plough, and a
son, Alan Alldridge; grandfather of James and Angie Chilcher, and Rocco and Kimberly
Gallo; and great-grandfather of Paige and Conner Gallo. He will be missed. Cremation is
under the direction of Greenlawn South with burial at a later date. No services are
planned. Springfield News-Leader, May 25, 2004.
Wilson, Rodney Wayne
30 Aug 1968 - 26 Aug 2002
[Note: Son of Benny & Sharlot (DeMaranville) Wilson; married 30 Mar 1996 Cheryl
Sheridan]
Rodney Wayne Wilson, Clever, MO, was born to Benny and Sharlot
(DeMaranville) Wilson on August 30, 1968 in Springfield, MO. Rodney went to be with
the Lord on August 26, 2002. Rodney was married to Cheryl Sheridan of Crane, MO on
March 30, 1996. Rodney and Cheryl have two children, Tenaya Raquel Wilson, age 12,
and Rodney Wayne Wilson, Jr., age 10. The loved ones Rodney left behind include his
wife and two children; parents Benny and Sharlot Wilson of Crane, MO; brothers Ben
Wilson, Jr. and family, and Randall Wilson and family, all of Crane, MO, and Michael
Wilson and family of Republic, MO; and sisters Shana Baker and family of Nixa, MO,
and Rachel Parsons and family of Crane, MO. Also left behind are a host of other family
and friends. Rodney was preceded in death by one brother, William Phillip Wilson, and
one nephew, Michael Spain Wilson, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in
Hurley Church of God, Hurley, MO with Rev. Earl Grigory officiating. Burial will be in
Mount Carmel Cemetery, Clever, MO under the direction of Manlove-Stumpff Funeral
Home, Crane, MO. Springfield News-Leader, Aug 29 2002.
Wilson, Ronald Joe 21 Oct 1953 - 13 Sept 2002
[Note: Son of Roy & Betty Jo Wilson; married Theresa]
Ronald Joe Wilson, age 48 of Galena, passed away Friday, September 13, 2002 in
his home. He was born October 21, 1953 in Humansville, Missouri, the son of Roy and
Betty Jo Wilson. His parents preceded him in death. He was a self-employed roofer. Mr.
Wilson was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He was also an active member of

CMSA, Missouri Outlaws. Survivors include his wife, Theresa; seven children, Des tiny
and Brittany Wilson, both of the home, Melissa Wilson and Ronnie Wilson, both of
Washington state, Charles Wilson and his wife, Sonya of Ponce de Leon, Timothy
Wilson and his wife, Amy of Highlandville, and William Wilson of Branson; five
grandchildren, Whitney, Kaitlyn and Harley Wilson, and Jennifer and Joey Lenz; two
brothers, Donnie Wilson of Clever, and David Wilson of Rockaway Beach; and many
other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, September 16 in
Riverdale Baptist Church, south of Nixa, with Pastor Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial
will follow in Glenn Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield
News-Leader, September 15, 2002.
Wilson, Roy Clifford 24 Oct 1917 - 27 Apr 2005 SN-L 30 Apr 2005
[Note: Son of Arthur Alonzo & Stella Delarm (Allen) Wilson; married 20 Dec 1941
Dorothy Marie Peters who died 1959; married 24 Jul 1961 Norma Jean Tribble]
Roy Clifford Wilson, son of Arthur Alonzo and Stella Delarm Allen Wilson, was
born October 24, 1917, near Conway, in Laclede County, Mo. He departed this life
Wednesday, April 27, 2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center, in Springfield,
following a short, but courageous battle with pulmonary lung disease, at the age of 87
years, 6 months, and 3 days. On December 20, 1941, he was united in marriage to
Dorothy Marie Peters, and in 1956, a son, Danny, became a joyful addition to their
family. Dorothy passed away in 1959. On July 24, 1961, he married Norma Jean Tribble,
and to this union two daughters were born. He also was preceded in death by his parents;
three brothers, Leonard, Frank, and Charles Wilson; and a sister, Venus Howerton. Roy is
survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Norma, of the home; a son, Danny Wilson, and
his wife, Christi, Phillipsburg; two daughters, Regina Henson, Springfield, and Renita
Randall, and her husband, Steve, Ozark; five grandchildren, Brandon, Lauren, and
Jeremy Wilson, all of Phillipsburg, and Shelby and Samuel Randall, of Ozark; two
sisters, Nellie Tucker, Lebanon, and Maudie Howerton, and her husband, James,
Phillipsburg; several nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. He was
born and raised in the Conway area and attended Twilight School and Conway High
School. He then served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army's 34th Infantry, during
World War II. He was initially stationed at Camp Claiborne, LA, and was then shipped to
Fort Dix, N.J. upon the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Roy also served his country at various
overseas duty stations. After he was honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to
Missouri, and made his home in the Phillipsburg area. Besides being a respected farmer,
he was also a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He and
Norma had made their home in Nixa, for the last few years. Roy had made his profession
of faith in Christ and was a loyal and faithful member of the Phillipsburg Christian
Church. He also belonged to the V.F.W. Post in Ozark. In his spare time he enjoyed
fishing, going to garage sales, visiting, good food, and having his family around him. He
was a staunch Republican and always supported their platform. He and Norma greatly
enjoyed spending time with family and friends around a campfire at their Table Rock
Lakeside property. Roy was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and
was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments, and will
treasure the memories he created for his family and friends. Roy's family wishes to

convey many thanks to three special grandchildren, Brandon, Jeremy and Lauren for their
dedication to Roy, and especially to Lauren for her loving care of Roy in his final days.
They also send a special thanks to all the staff of St. John's Regional Health Center in
Springfield for taking such wonderful care of Roy. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday, May 1,
2005, in the Phillipsburg Christian Church with Roger Tribble, Rick Howerton, and Jack
Ward officiating, under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Lebanon. Burial
will be in the Lonesome Hill Cemetery with full military honors by V.F.W. Post #4107.
Visitation is 7 to 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested
to a charity of the donor's choice and may be made through Holman-Howe Funeral
Home, P. O. Box 28, Lebanon, MO 65536.
Wilson, Rufus F. "Doc" 12 Apr 1909 - 2 Jun 1991 NN-E 6 Jun 1991
[Note: Son of Joseph Oscar & Minnie Mae (Seniff) Wilson; married 1950 Alma (?)
Murray]
Rufus F. "Doc" Wilson, D.O., 82, Nixa, died suddenly Sunday night, June 2,
1991, at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield, of an apparent heart attack. Rufus
Franklin Wilson was born April 12, 1909, in Wapella, Ill. He was a 1943 graduate of
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He practiced medicine for 46 years, first at
Fair Play, then Eminence, before moving to Nixa in 1958. He retired in 1989. He was a
charter member of the first "Flying Doctors" organized in Missouri. The group helped
popularize the importance of air transportation in the medical field. He served as
president of the Ozark District Osteopathic Association in the 1940s. He served as
coroner of Shannon County from 1951 to 1958. He was an active member of the Nixa
Christian Church for 31 years, where he had served as deacon and trustee. He belonged to
Friend Lodge No. 352 in Ozark, Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin, York Rite, Bolivar, Abou
Adhem Temple, Springfield, and Eastern Star, Ozark Chapter No. 98. He was a member
and past rajah of the Christian County Shrine Club. He is survived by his wife of 41
years, Alma; his son, Joe, and his wife, Kim, Spokane; his daughter, Louise McPeek,
Kansas City; his stepson, Gary Murray, and his wife, Macanna, Nixa; his stepdaughter,
Dr. Evelyn Ruth Sconce, Dallas, Texas; his brother, Warren W. Wilson, D.O., Sparta;
eight grandchildren, Tommy Wilson, Lebanon; Meghaan, Joseph and Preslee Wilson,
Spokane; Jeff Sconce, Madison, Wisc.; and Scott, Jason and Mindy Murray, Nixa; and
several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were Wednesday afternoon in Nixa
Christian Church, with the Rev. William Malotte officiating. The body has been cremated
under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Memorial contributions may be
made to Nixa Christian Church.
Wilson, S. Albert “Bert” 6 Mar 1886 - 23 Feb 1949 CCR 2 Mar 1949
[Note: Son of John & Julia (Mason) Wilson; married Dora Melton 24 Nov 1883 - 14
Dec 1938]
Funeral services for S. A. “Bert” Wilson, 62, who died Wednesday afternoon,
February 23, at his home near Selmore, were held Friday afternoon at the Selmore Baptist
church, of which he was a member, with Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in
the Selmore cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. In 1904 he
was united in marriage to Miss Dora Melton and to this union were born six children.
Mrs. Wilson and three children preceded him in death. He was a long time farmer and

resident of the Ozark community. Survivors include one son, Wilbur of the home and two
daughters, Mrs. Stanley Pruitt also of the home and Mrs. Frank White, Rt. 1, Ozark; one
sister, Mrs. F. L. Moore of Bastrop, TX and one granddaughter.
Wilson, Sheri Sue 1962 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Teresa Kay 1958 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Elizabeth Ann 1959 -18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Billy Joe
1937 - 18 Dec 1964
Funeral services for Billy Joe Wilson, 27, and his three daughters, Teresa Kay, 6,
Elizabeth Ann, 5, and Sheri Sue, 2, who died Dec. 18 when flames swept through their
home in a logging camp at Noti, Oreg., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union Ridge Church
east of Union City. The Rev. Heral Merritt and the Rev. Eli Routh will officiate. Burial
will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Wilson, a
former resident of the Hurley community, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay; a son, Billy
Joe, Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson of Noti; 10 brothers and three sisters.
The children also are survived by their maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Keithley, Route 1, Clever, and six great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chastain,
Clever, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever, Mrs. Bessie Medlin, Route 2, Crane, and
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Springfield.
Wilson, Sherri (Sims) 15 Dec 1951 - 21 Aug 2003 CCH-N 3 Sep 2003 & SN-L 23 Aug
2003
[Note: Daughter of Herbert & Velta (Gaddy) Sims; married 31 May 1969 Randy Wilson]
Sherri Wilson, 51, Billings, died at 5:21 p.m. Aug. 21, 2003, in St. John's
Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born Dec. 15, 1951, in Springfield, the
daughter of Herbert and Velta (Gaddy) Sims. She was united in marriage to Randy
Wilson on May 31, 1969, in Republic. She was a member of the South Campbell Avenue
Baptist Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, and a special wife, mother,
grandmother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her
husband, Randy, of the home; a son and his wife, Bruce and Cathy Wilson, Republic; a
daughter and her husband, Amanda and Jeffrey Barrickman, Spokane; four
grandchildren, Alex, Makayla, and Wyatt Wilson, and Morgan Barrickman; a brother,
Larry Sims and wife Brenda, Billings; three sisters, Joann Batson and husband Danny,
Republic, Linda McMillan, Springfield, and Gaylene Brown and husband Kenny, Crane;
and nieces and nephews. Services were held at 2 p.m. Aug. 23 at Meadors Funeral
Homes, Billings, with the Rev. Oran Cobb officiating. Burial was in Kerr Cemetery,
Billings.
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Wilson, Teresa Kay 1958 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Elizabeth Ann 1959 -18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Billy Joe
1937 - 18 Dec 1964
Wilson, Sheri Sue 1962 - 18 Dec 1964
Funeral services for Billy Joe Wilson, 27, and his three daughters, Teresa Kay, 6,
Elizabeth Ann, 5, and Sheri Sue, 2, who died Dec. 18 when flames swept through their
home in a logging camp at Noti, Oreg., will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Union Ridge Church

east of Union City. The Rev. Heral Merritt and the Rev. Eli Routh will officiate. Burial
will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Cantrell of Clever. Mr. Wilson, a
former resident of the Hurley community, is survived by his wife, Linda Kay; a son, Billy
Joe, Jr.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson of Noti; 10 brothers and three sisters.
The children also are survived by their maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore
Keithley, Route 1, Clever, and six great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Chastain,
Clever, Mr. and Mrs. Houston Keithley, Clever, Mrs. Bessie Medlin, Route 2, Crane, and
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Springfield.
Wilson, Thomas 28 Jun 1902 - 16 Nov 1979 OH 22 Nov 1979 p5
[Note: Son of John L. & Nancy J. (Brumley) Wilson]
Thomas B. Wilson, 77, a lifelong resident of eastern Christian County, died last
Friday in the Missouri State Chest Hospital in Mount Vernon after a two-year illness. He
was a retired farmer. Surviving are two brothers, Virgil and Frederick, both of Sparta and
four sisters, Mrs. Willie Hall, Springfield, Mrs. Clesta Holt, Olympia, Wash., Mrs. Viola
Bloomer, Kansas City, Kan. and Mrs. Lura Horner, state of Washington. Services were
held Monday in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Fred Goodall officiating. Burial was in Mills
Cemetery in Douglas County.
AND
Wilson, Thomas 28 Jun 1902 - 16 Nov 1979 OH 29 Nov 1979 pB9
We take this opportunity to thank our friends and neighbors for the cards, food
and beautiful flowers during the bereavement.
Wilson, Verna Helen (Fugitt) 1906 - Nov 1940
[Note: Daughter of Henry Fugitt; married Marvin Wilson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Verna Wilson, 34, Hurley, who died yesterday morning
in a hospital here following a short illness were this afternoon in the Union Ridge
Church, south of Clever. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, garage operator at
Hurley; a son, John A.; a daughter, Jereline, both of the home; her father, Henry Fugitt of
Clever; five sisters, Mrs. Lila Willoughby, Mrs. Bertha Gilmore and Mrs. Jimmie Peebles
all of Clever and Mrs. Edna Gideon and Mrs. Harry Fugitt both of Springfield.(
Springfield {Mo} News and Leader November 6, 1940} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Wilson, Vesta A. (Gryder) Hicks 3 Nov 1919 - 10 Dec 2004
SN-L 11 Dec 2004
[Note: Daughter of Oscar and Ida (Medlin) Gryder; married 2 Jun 1940 Darrel Hicks 30
Aug 1920 - 8 Jul 1988; married 23 Jul 1993 Leo Wilson]
Vesta A. Hicks Wilson, 85, Nixa, passed away at 7 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at
Christian Health Care, Nixa. She was born Nov. 3, 1919, in Brown Springs, Mo., to
Oscar and Ida (Medlin) Gryder. She was united in marriage to Darrel Hicks June 2, 1940.
They lived and raised their two sons in the Boaz area. They owned and operated the Boaz
General Store for nine years during the 60s. They enjoyed 48 years of marriage before
Darrel passed away July 8, 1988. She married Leo Wilson July 23, 1994. Leo was a
loving and faithful companion to Vesta throughout her illnesses the last few years. Vesta
was formerly employed in the fabric department at Turners Department Store in
Springfield and she was a charter member of the Fremont Hills Baptist Church. One of
her favorite pastimes was checking out flea markets, garage sales and auctions. Her

parents; a brother, Raymond Gryder; and a niece, Cindy Davis, also preceded her in
death. She is survived by her husband, Leo, of the home; two sons, Rick Hicks, Billings,
and Rudy Hicks and wife Susan, Boaz; a stepdaughter, Linda Cook, Billings; four
grandchildren, Shannon and Bret Hicks, Tiffany Stevens, and Angela Wilson; four greatgrandchildren; four step grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren; two step greatgreat-grandchildren ; other relatives; and many friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 12, 2004, at Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Rev. Hosea Bilyeu and
Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Boaz. Visitation
will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Memo
Wilson, Virgil Lewis 14 Apr 1909 - 26 Dec 1994 CCH-N 4 Jan 1995
[Note: Son of John Leanders & Nancy Jane (Brumley) Wilson; married 30 Dec 1933
Bessie Lorraine Hall]
Virgil Lewis Wilson, 85, Sparta, died Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, in St. John's
Regional Health Center. He was born April 14, 1909 at Witty, the son of John Leanders
and Nancy Jane Brumley Wilson. On Dec. 30, 1933 he was united in marriage to Bessie
Lorraine Hall. He was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant
son; two brothers; and five sisters. Survivors include his wife, Bessie; a daughter and sonin-law, Sandy and Joe Reese, Springfield; a granddaughter, Lora Ann Newman, Round
Rock, Texas; a great-grandson, Daniel Chris McAdams, Round Rock, Texas; a brother,
Frederick Wilson, Sparta; and three sisters, Viola Bloomer, Kansas City, Kan., Celesta
Holt, Tumwater, Wash. and Lura Horner, Marysville, Wash. The family will receive
friends from 7-8 p.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Graveside services
will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Hall Cemetery, Douglas County, with the Rev. Neal J.
Harris officiating.
Wilson, Virginia May 29 Apr 1939 - 9 Jan 2005 SN-L 11 Jan 2005
Virginia May Wilson, age 65, of Billings, Mo., passed away at 4:10 p.m. on
Sunday, January 9, 2005, in Manor Care, Springfield, Mo. Funeral services are 2 p.m.
Wednesday, January 12, 2005, in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel of Bolivar. Burial will
follow in Slagle Cemetery, south of Bolivar. Visitation is 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Wilson, Virgle C.
age 72 died 15 Jan
Services for Virgle C. Wilson, 72, Nixa, were held Jan. 17 in Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Wilson died
Jan. 15 in the Missouri State Chest Hospital, Mount Vernon, after a long illness. A
lifelong Christian and Stone County resident, he was a retired merchant and farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Ella Mae; a daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Sissel, Nixa; four
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Leo, Nixa; and two sisters, Mrs.
Goldia Willoughby, Clever, and Mrs. Dovie Seals, Nixa.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wilson, Warren W., D. O. 9 May 1901 - 2 Dec 1994
[Note: Son of Joseph Oscar & Minnie Mae (Seniff) Wilson; married 1936 Bennett
Harding Tyler]

SPARTA - Warren W. Wilson, D.O., 93, Sparta, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Friday,
Dec. 2, 1994, in Mount Vernon Veterans' Home. Dr. Wilson was born in Des Moines,
Iowa, the son of Joseph Oscar and Minnie Mae Seniff Wilson. Following an enlistment in
the Marine Corps with service in Cuba, he attended the University of Illinois,
Champaign-Urbana, and in 1930, graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic
Medicine. He was married to Bennett Harding Tyler in 1936 in Henderson, N.C., with
whom he had two children, Deborah Mae and John Pittman. He was married to Annie
Chloe Ailor Simpson in 1949 and they had one daughter, Jennifer: In 1939, Dr. Wilson
opened his office in Sparta where he practiced for over 50 Years before retiring. Dr.
Wilson was initiated in Sparta Masonic Lodge No. 296 on June 2, 1942. He was a Master
Mason for 52 years, serving as Worshipful Master in 1945 and 1955. He was a member
of Sparta Chapter No. 326, Order of Eastern Star, Scottish
Wilson, Wayne M. “Bob” 8 Apr 1918 - 20 Oct 1972 CCR 26 Oct 1976 p2
[Note: Son of ? & Oma (?) Wilson; married Lela]
Funeral services for Wayne M. (Bob) Wilson, 54 for the Hurley Community,
were at 3 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Frank Eaton officiating.
Burial was in Wright Cemetery. Mr. Wilson died at 5:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, at his
home after a two year’s illness. Survivors include his wife, Lela; two daughters, Miss
Sharlis Ann Wilson, Independence, Mrs.. Donna Eutsler, Hurley; four sons, Jackie
Wilson, Springfield, Jerry Wilson of the home, Ronnie Wilson, Ozark, Kenny Wilson,
Mt. Vernon; a brother, Carl Wilson, Republic; his mother, Mrs. Oma Wilson, Springfield;
and eight grandchildren.
Wilson, Wilbur Earl 9 Dec 1920 - 20 May 2006 SN-L 23 May 2006
[Note: Son of Bert & Dora (Melton) Wilson; married 16 Aug 1953 Mary Maxine Wilson
17 Jul 1930 - 18 Mar 2006]
Wilbur Earl Wilson, 85, Ozark, Mo. passed away peacefully Saturday, May 20.
2006 in his home surrounded by family. He was born December 9, 1920, in Ozark , the
son of Bert and Dora (Melton) Wilson. On August 16, 1953, he was united in marriage to
Mary Maxine Hammons in Harrison, Arkansas. Wilbur graduated from Ozark High
School in 1939 and from SMSU in 1943 with a degree in agriculture and commerce.
After college, he began working for DuPont as a receiving clerk and was employed with
the company until 1946. After working for DuPont, Wilbur was hired as a probate and
magistrate clerk for Judge Herbert Taylor in Ozark until 1954. In 1959, he served as the
tenth President of Ozark Chamber of Commerce. He also raised registered Black Angus
Cattle and was an income tax agent until the year 2000. He held positions as road
commissioner for Selmore Road district and was a member of Friend Masonic Lodge
#352 of Ozark. Wilber campaigned and won the election for Christian County Collector
and held the collector position for four consecutive terms, serving his last term in 1970.
During his collector appointment, he also was a Christian County Deputy Sheriff. Later,
he was elected Public Administrator of Ozark, servicing Estates ands Guardianships until
his term ended in 1986. During this time, he also purchased and operated Ozark Abstract
and Loan Company until 1997. Wilbur was a small man in statue, but a huge man with an
enormous heart in reality. He was a caring person and often gave help to others,
sometimes sacrificially. Being a lifelong Christian County resident, Wilbur enjoyed his

working career, his rural family life and all the lasting relationships he accomplished in
life. He wouldn’t have changed a thing! Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, his
wife, Maxine, two sons, Jim Wilson and Danny Wilson, three sisters, Mary Nell Pruitt,
Elizabeth White and Irma Wilson and one brother, Johnny Wilson. He is survied by one
daughter, Janis Sue Crable and husband Leonard of Battlefield, Missouri; three
granddaughters, Jaime Flagg, Stephanie Kragskow and Tillie Woods; one grandson,
George Crable; two adopted granddaughters, Jennifer Wilson and Robyn Graves; seven
great grandchildren; two nieces, Kathy Bloomer and Marilyn Andres; one nephew, David
Pruitt; other caring relatives and several good friends and neighbors. Wilbur Wilson’s life
will be honored with funeral services at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006 in Barnes
Funeral Home, Ozark with Rev. Jerry Applegate officiating. Wilbur will be laid to rest
beside his wife in Selmore Cemetery.
AND
Wilson, Wilbur Earl 9 Dec 1920 - 20 May 2006 SN-L 23 May 2006
Veteran Christian County official, businessman dies, by Didi Tang
Wilbur Earl Wilson, the longtime Christian County collector, was small in stature,
but is remembered as a man with an enormous heart. "He helped everybody who seemed
to be in trouble," said Bill Hanks, a friend of Wilson. The four-term Christian County
official died Saturday at his home south of Ozark. He was 85. Funeral services are
scheduled for 10 a.m. today at Barnes Family Funeral Home in Ozark, with the Rev.
Jerry Applegate officiating. "He was a very dedicated businessman, and he was very
community-minded," said Sue Larimer, executive director of the Ozark Chamber of
Commerce. "He'll be greatly missed by the citizens of Ozark and surrounding
communities." A lifetime resident of Christian County, Wilson graduated from Ozark
High School in 1939 and then-Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in 1943 with a
degree in agriculture and commerce. In the public sector, he worked as a probate and
magistrate clerk, served four consecutive terms as the county collector until 1970, and
later was elected public administrator of Ozark. While serving as the collector, Wilson
also was a deputy sheriff for the county. In the private sector, he first worked for DuPont
as a receiving clerk. In 1959, Wilson served as the 10th president of the Ozark Chamber
of Commerce. While serving as the public administrator, Wilson purchased and operated
Ozark Abstract and Loan Co. until 1997. There, he worked with Marvin Allen, who lives
a few miles from Wilson's home in rural Christian County. "He was well thought of,"
Allen said. "He had a lot of friends. ... He was who he was." Wilson, born with a genetic
condition that made his limbs shorter than normal, also farmed and raised black Angus
cattle until he was unable to do so in his later years. In the late 1980s, Wilson and Hanks
began a joint venture buying, fixing and selling some properties. The profits went to
establish the Hanks and Wilson Ozark High School Scholarship Fund. "We were just
eating lunch at the same restaurant and we talked about this piece of property," said
Hanks of the real estate effort. "He couldn't get out to do things, and he had other people
like me doing the running. I oversaw the remodeling of this house, and he took care of
the bill paying." Wilson was hardworking, said Hanks: "He was handicapped. He
couldn't do a lot of things. Work was all he knew." Wilson, who had managed his money
well, helped others with financial troubles, said Hanks. "He helped a lot of people do
income taxes," Hanks said. "He helped the old people who were confused with tax forms
... get their taxes sent off. "He's a good guy."

Wilson, William J. 5 Jul 1874 - 17 Feb 1965 CCR 25 Feb 1965 p1
[Note: married Celia 19 Jun 1870 - 21 Nov 1945]
William J. Wilson, 90, a lifelong resident of Christian and Stone Counties, died at
12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Springfield Baptist Hospital. A farmer and retired
merchant, he had been living recently with a son, Jess on Route 1, Clever, near a general
store he operated for several years at the Possum Trot community. Mr. Wilson, who was
a member of the Church of God, also is survived by two other sons, Lonnie 1116 West
Madison, Springfield and Ernest, Route 1, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Bessie Gilmore,
Clever; 20 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Eli
Routh and the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial was in Union Ridge Cemetery.
Wilson, William Milton
28 Oct 1875 - 25 Jul 1957 CCR 1 Aug 1957 p1
Funeral services for William Milton Wilson, 81, who died Thursday, July 25, in
the home of Kenneth and Hazel Holt, were held Saturday, July 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the
Spokane school auditorium with the Rev Reg Mapes officiating. Burial was in the
Spokane Cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. He was born
October 28, 1875, in Iowa and was the son of Alfred and La Vanche Wilson. He devoted
most of his life to helping his relatives by hand work and by helping to rear their children.
He had expressed his trust in the Lord. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Myrtle Wilson;
five nieces, Hazel Holt, Ruth Stewart, Merle Amos, Stella Shirkey, all of Spokane and
Vesta Johnson of Ozark; two nephews, Clell Wilson of Spokane and G. L. Wilson of
Bartlesville, Okla.
Wilson, William W. 16 Aug 1888 - 28 Feb 1967 CCR 2 Mar 1967 p1
Graveside services for William W. Wilson, 78, a former Springfield resident, will
be at 2 p.m. today in Weaver Cemetery in Ozark, with the Rev. Wilbur Blansit
officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of Ozark. Mr. Wilson died at 3:10
a.m. Tuesday in Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark. He lived in Springfield eight years and
was a native of Michigan.
A nephew survives.
Wilson, Woody Eugene
BT 6 Jun 1954
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank our many friends for the flowers and many acts of kindness
shown us during the illness and at the time of the death of our son, Woody Eugene
Wilson.
Mr. and Mrs. Don E. Wilson.
Wimberly, Grant Thomas 28 May 1979 - 8 Nov 1996 CCH-N 13 Nov 1996
[Note: Son of Chris & Debbie (Hamlin) Wimberly]
Grant Thomas Wimberly, 17, Nixa, passed away at 5:00 a.m. Friday, November
8, in Cox Medical Center South from injuries suffered in an auto accident. Grant was
born in Wichita, Kansas on May 28, 1979, the son of Chris and Debbie Hamlin
Wimberly. He was a junior at Nixa High school where he participated in numerous

activities. He was a member of S.A.D.D., the Chess Club, and was a defensive lineman
for the J.V. football team. Grant will be remembered for his wry sense of humor, his
caring and sensitivity to others, his love for sports and always being a team player. He
was well liked by the school administration, faculty and fellow students. He is survived
by his parents, a brother, Aaron, of the home; his paternal grandfather, Thomas
Wimberly; paternal grandmother, Iris Wimberly; and his maternal grandparents, Frank
and Louis Hamlin, all of Wichita. Private family services were Monday, November 11, in
Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Paul McLaughlin officiating.
Burial followed in McConnell Cemetery Nixa.
Wimmer, Affie A. (Baird) 28 Nov 1897 - 21 Dec 1959 CCR 7 Jan 1960 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Mary (Tennis) Baird; married Homer Wimmer]
A Suicide
Body of Woman Found Sunday
Despondency over ill health was responsible for the suicide last Thursday
morning of Mrs. Affie Wimmer, 62, of Ozark, according to a note left by the deceased
woman. Mrs. Wimmer’s absence from her home on Highlandville Hill in south Ozark,
was not discovered until Sunday morning when her twin sister, Mrs. Alma Porter of
Springfield called at the home and found the note. Authorities here were notified and a
search was instigated. Mayor Ross Vaughan of Ozark, a member of the searching party,
discovered the body underneath a small cedar tree several hundred yards east of her
home, across Highway 65. Coroner Dean Harris of Clever viewed the body and stated
death was due to suffocation. Two plastic bags, a pair of nylon hose and a plastic raincoat
were used to cause suffocation, and Harris termed the death a suicide. Funeral services
for Mrs. Wimmer were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark,
Burial was in Jones Cemetery. In addition to Mrs. Porter, she is survived by four
brothers, Herschel Baird of Wadsworth, Kan., Ray Baird of Kansas City, Kan., Clell
Baird of Brush, Colo., and Lester Baird of Tonganoxie, Kan.
Wimmer, Billie Lee 14 Jul 1930 - 8 Apr 1993 OH 14 Apr 1993
[Note: Son of Herman & Ethel Mae (Jackson) Wimmer]
Billie Lee Wimmer, 62, Ozark, died Thursday, April 8, 1993 in Cox Medical
Center South. He was born July 14, 1930 at Rogersville, the son of Herman and Ethel
Wimmer. He was a long time resident of the Ozark area. He attended Smyrna Baptist
Church. Survivors include three sisters, Ola Huckaby, Springfield, June Cox and her
husband, Chester, Ozark, and Reba Stalker, Thompson, Pa.; three brothers, Ward
Wimmer, Ozark, Robert Wimmer, Nixa, and Gene Wimmer, Sparta; several nieces and
nephews. Services were held Saturday, April 10, at Harris Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Carl Curtis officiating. Burial was in Richwoods Cemetery, Nixa.
Wimmer, Dorothy Lea (Bouldin) Alberty 29 Nov 1917 - 19 Dec 2006 SN-L 21 Dec
2006 & SN-L 22 Dec 2006
[Note: Daughter of W. Lee & Mytle Jane (Lilley) Bouldin; married ? Alberty; married
William Wimmer]
Dorothy Lea Wimmer, 89, of Springfield, Mo., passed away December 19, 2006.
She was born November 29, 1917. Dorothy had the sweetest disposition you would ever

find, and loved gardening and tending her beautiful flowers. Dorothy was a very faithful
member of the Adventist faith and had a passion for bible study. She was known for her
excellent shorthand abilities, having worked for several law firms in California. Upon
moving back to Springfield, she was church secretary at the Seventh-Day Adventist
Church in Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband William Wimmer; her
mother Myrtle Jane Lilley; her father E. Lee Bouldin and stepmother Edith Bouldin; and
son Richard Ray Alberty. She is survived by three daughters, Jane Robinson and
husband, Don, of Ozark, Mo., Linda Rhoades and husband, Kimber, of Cedar Creek,
Mo., and Deborah Wimmer, of Springfield, Mo.; a brother and sister-in-law, Jack and
Valora Bouldin, of Springfield, Mo.; seven grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren,
numerous other relatives, and many friends. A heartfelt thank you to all of the employees
of Christian Health Care East who took such great care of Dorothy for the five years she
resided there. Services will be held at Greenlawn Funeral Home East today, December
22, 2006, at 2 p.m. Dorothy will be laid to rest in the Eastlawn Cemetery in Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 702 S.
Belview Ave., Springfield, MO 65802. Among Dorothy's most treasured passages of the
bible is the 23rd Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he
leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through
the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy
staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Wimmer, Ethel Mae (Jackson) 6 Jun 1905 - 5 Mar 1976 OH 11 Mar 1976 p9
[Note: married Herman Wimmer 20 Aug 1898 - 28 Sep 1991]
OZARK - Services for Mrs. Ethel M. Wimmer, 70, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Monday
in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Henry Richardson officiating. Burial was in
McConnell Memorial Cemetery near Nixa. Mrs. Wimmer died at 1:24 p.m. Friday in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield, after a long illness. She was a former resident of Muskogee,
Okla. She moved to Ozark in 1924. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Herman; four sons, Bill, Ward and Robert, all of the home;
and Gene of Sparta; three daughters, Mrs. Ola Huckaby, Springfield, Mrs. Reba Stalker,
Thompson, Pa., and Mrs. June Cox, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Ester Carter, Muskogee; nine
grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Wimmer, Gene Lee 8 Feb 1946 - 10 Aug 2000 CCH-N 23 Aug 2000
[Note: Son of Herman & Ethel (Jackson) Wimmer]
Gene Lee Wimmer, age 54 of Sparta, died Thursday, August 10, 2000 in Cox
Medical Center North. He was born February 8, 1946 near Rogersville, the son of
Herman and Ethel Jackson Wimmer. Mr. Wimmer worked for Highland Dairy. He was a
member of Spring Hill Baptist Church, Rogersville. He was preceded in death by two
brothers, Bill and Ward Wimmer and his parents. Survivors include: a brother, Robert
Wimmer; Nixa; three sisters; Reba Stalker, Thompson, PA, Ola Huckaby, Springfield,
and June Cox, Nixa; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, August 13, 2000

in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Gene Swofford officiating. Burial followed
in McConnell Cemetery Nixa.
Wimmer, Herman 20 Aug 1898 - 28 Sep 1991 NN-E 10 Oct 1991
Herman Wimmer, 93, Springfield, formerly of Linden, died at 7:41 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 28, 1991 in Woodland Manor, Springfield. He was born and lived most of his life in
Christian County. He was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors include his
seven children, Ola Huckaby, Springfield, Reba Stalker, Thompson, Pa., Bill Wimmer,
Ward Wimmer, and June Cox, all of Ozark, Robert Wimmer, Nixa, Gene Wimmer,
Sparta; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Services were held Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Harris Colonial Chapel, Ozark. Burial was in
Linden Cemetery.
Wimmer, Rettie Ann 27 Dec 1888 - 6 Nov 1964 CCR 12 Nov 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of George & Josephine (Cates) Wimmer]
Funeral services for Miss Rettie Wimmer, 75, lifelong resident of the Ozark and
Linden communities, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev.
Lawrence Childers officiating. Burial was in Linden Cemetery. A member of the Smyrna
Baptist Church, she died Friday at her home in Ozark. Surviving are three brothers, Tom,
Ozark, Herman, Nevada, and Homer, 1106 Fulbright, Springfield.
Wimmer, Ward George 16 Apr 1935 - 28 Mar 1999 CCH-N 31 Mar 1999
[Note: Son of Herman & Ethel (Jackson) Wimmer]
Ward George Wimmer, age 63, of Ozark, died Sunday, March 28, 1999, at his
home. He was born April 16, 1935 in Rogersville, and was the son of Herman and Ethel
(Jackson) Wimmer. Before retirement he served the Nixa School System as a custodian.
Survivors include: three sisters, Ola Huckaby, Springfield, Reba Stalker, Thompson,
Pennsylvania, and June Cox, Nixa; two brothers, Robert Wimmer, Nixa, and Gene
Wimmer, Sparta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ward was preceded in death by his
parents, and a brother, Bill Wimmer. A graveside service was at 10 a.m. Wednesday,
March 31, in McConnell Cemetery, Nixa, with Rev. Carl Curtis officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wimsatt, Edith (Smith) 1924 - 4 Sep 1970 CCR 10 Sep 1970 p8
Bible vigil services for Mrs. Edith Wimsatt, 45, of Mt. Vernon were at 7 p.m.
Friday at the Max L. Fossett Chapel in Mt. Vernon, Funeral mass was at 8:30 a.m.
Saturday in St. Susanne’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Ralph J. Duffner officiating.
Burial was in Mt. Calvary Cemetery north of Monett. Mrs. Wimsatt died at 1:30 a.m.
Thursday at home after a lingering illness. A native of Sparta, had lived in the Mt.
Vernon area for the past 12 years., She was a member of St. Susanne’s Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband, Tommy; a son, Gene, of Sedalia; a daughter, Miss
Patricia Wimsatt of Springfield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lennie “Buster:” Smith of
Ozark; four brothers, Earl, of Strafford. Robert and Junior, of the home, and Bill of
Springfield; two sisters, Mrs. Stanley Kerr of Springfield and Mrs. Grace Shelton of
Ozark; and a grandson.

Winchel, Seth Isaac 16 Dec 2003 - 12 Oct 2004 CCH-N 20 Oct 2004 p8A
Seth Isaac Winchel was born Dec. 16, 2003 in Springfield, the son of David L.
and Elizabeth (Packwood) Winchel. He died on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 at his home in
Ozark at the age of nine months and 26 days. Seth is survived by his parents, a brother,
David L. Winchel, Jr.; three sisters, Ashley Winchel, Sabrina Winchel and Lauren
Winchel; maternal grandparents, Wadonna “Skeeter” and Robert Petty, Ozark and Rev.
Auburn and Angel Packwood, Neosho; paternal grandparents, Sue Winchel, Springfield
and Mildred Shuster, Mt. Vernon. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
17, 2004 at James River Assembly, Clarks Chapel, Springfield, with the Rev. John
Snavely officiating, under the direction of Meador Funeral Home, Republic. Burial
followed in Rose Hill West Cemetery, Billings. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday
in the funeral home.
A NOTE FROM THE PARENTS: “Seth was diagnosed with SMA Type I at two
months of age. After losing his brother, Elijah in June 2002, to the same disease, we
knew how hard and how precious this time was going to be for both of us. But now we
know that it is God’s will. Both our boys were the sweetest and happiest babies, even
through the suffering, and that is how we know God was with them through it all. Seth
would always stare at the ceiling and move his head back and forth, like he was watching
something that we couldn’t see. We always believed he was watching the angels that flew
above him. Well, Seth, now you and your brother will fly with them. We love you Seth
and forever, you will be our little pumpkin boy. We love you always,” Mommy and
Daddy. [Spinal Muscular Atrophy - a genetic congential condition affecting loss of
muscle function in even swallowing and breathing]
ELIJAH DAVIS WINCHEL 16 Jan 2002 - 22 Jun 2002 West Rose Hill Son ofWinchel,
David & Elizabeth (Packwood)
Windly, Esta M. (Rinde) 29 Sep 1944 - Sep 2004 SN-L 29 Sep 2004
Funeral services for Esta Margaret Rinde Windly, 60, Ozark, formerly of
Branson, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home,
Branson. Pastor Jim Jeffries will officiate with burial following in the Ozarks Memorial
Park Cemetery, Branson. Mrs. Windly passed away Monday evening, Sept. 27, at her
home with her loving family all around. She was a secretary for Branson High School.
Visitation will be today, Sept. 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home,
Branson.
Windly, Gary W. 18 Oct 1944 - 4 Nov 2004 SN-L 7 Nov 2004
Funeral services for Gary W. Windly, 60, Ozark, will be Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 2
p.m. in the Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Pastor Jim Jeffries will officiate with
burial following in the Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Mr. Windly passed
away Thursday, Nov. 4, at his home. He was a retired engineer for Missouri Department
of Transportation. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:30 p.m. until service time in the
Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Memorials may be made to the Gideons
International, P.O. Box 1202, Branson, MO 65615-1202.
Winfield, Margaret 27 Feb 1926 - 25 Feb 2005

SN-L 28 Feb 2005

Ozark: Margaret Winfield, 78, passed away on Friday. Survivors include two
sisters, Betty Gimlin, Ozark, and Shirley Akin, Ariz. No services are planned.
Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Winfree, Walter Junior
29 Apr 1927 - 24 Mar 2002
Walter Junior Winfree, 74, Billings, passed away March 24, 2002, in St. John’s
Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born in Brunswick, Mo., on April 29, 1927.
Walter was preceded in death by his father, Walter Burl Winfree and his mother, Ula
Mae (Elder) Winfree. He is survived by his wife, Evalyn; a son, Larry J. and his wife,
Phyllis; a daughter, Linda K. and husband Danny Viles, all of Billings; his brother, Fay
Winfree, Springfield; a brother, Ray Winfree, Excelsior Springs; his sister, Gail
Chronister, Independence; a sister-in-law, Wilma Winfree, Fair Grove; his grandchildren,
Larry Ray and Michelle Winfree, Springfield, Travis and Sarah Winfree, Crane, and Julie
and Ben Garbee, Hurley; his great-grandchildren, Dillon, Lori, Andrew, Kathryn and
Lexie; and a host of other relatives and friends. Walter served in the U.S. Army during
World War II. On February 14, 1948, Walter married his wife of 54 years, Evalyn Mae
Kearn. Walter worked for Alton Box Company for 30 years. Upon leaving, he was
production manager. He then pursued his dream of dairy farming. Walter and Evalyn
retired from farming after 17 years. Walter attended Union Ridge Baptist Church, Clever,
Mo. He loved country and gospel music and spending time with his family. He will
always be remembered by his gentle hands, giving heart, and loving smile. Walter’s gone
home to be with his Lord. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002,
in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with the Revs. Larry Winfree and Leeroye Maples
officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in Union Ridge Cemetery. The Clever
chapel will be open 10 a.m. Tuesday, with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. The family requests
in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Hurley First Baptist Church
building fund. Springfield News-Leader, Mar 25, 2002.
Winfrey, Arva A. 22 Jan 1895 - 20 Mar 1954 CCR 25 Mar 1954 p1
Funeral services for Arva A. Winfrey, 59, who died at 6:30 p.m. last Saturday at
his home south of Ozark, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Chaffin Funeral Chapel
here, with Rev. Wendell Vaughan officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. Mail carrier on route two, Ozark, for the past ten years. Mr. Winfrey
had been in ill health for several weeks. He had recently undergone observation for a
heart condition at hospitals at Fayetteville, Springfield and Ozark. A veteran of World
War I, he was a member of the Ozark Christian Church, Friend Lodge No. 352, A. F. &
A. M. and the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Blanche Winfrey; a
daughter, Mrs. Arva Lou Winfrey of Ozark, his mother Mrs. Lucy Winfrey of Brumley,
Mo., six brothers, two sisters, and two grandchildren.
Winfrey, Blanche Lamont (Chapman) 17 Sep 1896 - 7 Jun 1960 CCR 9 Jun 1960 p1
Ozark Woman Died in Finley
[Note: Daughter of Benjamin M. & Mollie (Eutsler) Chapman]
The body of Mrs. Blanche Winfrey, 63, was recovered Tuesday noon, shortly
after she apparently leaped deliberately into Finley River, a mile north of Ozark in a
successful suicide attempt. Mrs. Winfrey, a lifelong resident of Ozark, had been in ill

health for several years and had only recently returned from a St. Louis hospital where
she underwent treatment for a depressed condition, She was the widow of Arva Winfrey,
an Ozark Rural mail carrier who died several years ago. A suicide note was found in her
car, parked within a few feet of the Finley on the Riverside Road north of Ozark. Funeral
services were to be held at 2 p.m. today at Chaffin Funeral Chapel in Ozark.
AND
Winfrey, Blanche Lamont (Chapman)17 Sep 1896 - 7 Jun 1960 CCR 16 Jun 1960 p5
Funeral services for Mrs. Blanche Chapman Winfrey, 63, of Ozark who died
Tuesday, June 7, were held Thursday, June 9, at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at
Ozark, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under
direction of Chaffin. Mrs. Winfrey was the daughter of the late Buddy and Mollie
Chapman and a member of one of the county’s earliest families. She was a longtime
Member of the Ozark’s First Christian Church, the Order of Eastern Star and the Ozark
Modern Seekers Club. Her husband, Arva Winfrey preceded her in death in 1954.
Immediate survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Arva Lou) Bilyeu of Ozark and
three granddaughters.
Winfrey, Elsie L. (Rogers) 23 Mar 1906 – 25 Nov 1995 CCH-N 6 Dec 1995
Elsie L. Winfrey, 89, Salem, Oregon, formerly of Chadwick passed away
Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995. Elsie was born March 23, 1906, in Kirwin, Kansas, the daughter
of Leander and Luella Vandike Rogers. She moved with her parents to Kit Carson
County, Colorado, in 1910 where they lived on a homestead north of Burlington. She
was married to Hurley E. Winfrey May 19, 1925, in Wray, Co. She taught school in a
rural Colorado community before she and her husband moved to Chadwick. She was a
member of the Chadwick First Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and the mountains.
She is preceded in death by: Her parents, her husband, Hurley in 1962; two sons, Jerry
and Willard; and one brother, Charles Rogers. Survivors include: Two sons, Hurley E.
Winfrey, Jr., Colorado Springs, Co., and John R. Winfrey, Tillamook, Or.; two daughterin-laws, Doris Winfrey, Salem, Or., and Ethel Winfrey, West Linn, Or.; fourteen
grandchildren; forty-nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, in the Chadwick Memorial
Cemetery, with the Rev. David Owings officiating.
Wingington, Ona L. (Blevins) 1914 - 9 Jul 2001 CCH-N 15 Aug 2001
Ona L. Wingington, 87, retired store clerk from INN-Es and Macy's Dept. Store
clerk, died, July 9, 2001. Services were held July 11 at Cochran Mortuary. Survivors
include: a son, Jerry, and daughter, Shirley Thomas, both of Wichita; a stepson, Ben Jr.
of Big Spring, Texas; brother Bill Blevins and sister Ola Hannah, both of Ozark; seven
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. .
Wingo, Joseph “Jack” 22 Jul 1904 - May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Frances]
ROGERSVILLE - Joseph “Jack” Wingo, 70. Route 2, Rogersville, died at 6:15
a.m. Saturday in At. John’s Hospital in Springfield after one-year illness. A native of
Dallas County, Mr. Wingo was a former employee of the Springfield R-12 School
District and a retired electrical foreman for the Ash Grove Cement Company. He was a

member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Frances; two sons, David
R. of route 2, Rogersville and James D. of Watertown, Mass.; one brother, Clyde F. of
Pattonsburg, Mo. and one sister, Mrs. Amanda Hancock, 934 South Broadway. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Lung Association. Funeral arrangements
were under direction of Klingner.
Winkler, Laura May 2 Feb 1910 - 17 Dec 2006 SN-L 20 Dec 2006
Laura May Winkler, 96, of Nixa, Mo., passed away Sunday, December 17, 2006,
in Christian Health Care East. She was born Feb. 2, 1910. Laura is survived by two
daughters, Mary Raber and Laura Miller and her husband, Don; two sons, Alfred Winkler
and his wife, Marilyn, and Marvin Winkler. At Laura's request, no services are planned.
Local arrangements by Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to Regional Hospice, 1328 E. Evergreen, Springfield, MO
65803.
Winn, Amrine M. 1902 - 23 Apr 2005 SN-L 25 Apr 2005
[Note: married Riley Winn]
Amrine M. Winn, 102, of Osceola, Mo., passed away April 23, 2005, in
Northwood Hills Care Center, Humansville, Mo. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Riley Winn. Survivors include her three daughters, Betty W. Roberts of
Overland Park, Kan., Jeannene Winn of Prairie Village, Kan., and Bonnie Crain and
husband, Mike, of Ozark, Mo. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 27, 2005, at 4
p.m. in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in the Resthaven Memorial
Gardens Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, (417) 646-8135.
The family would like to thank Dr. S. Bharadwaj, the staff of Sac-Osage Hospital and
Northwood Hills Care Center for the loving care given to our mother these last few
months.
Winslow, Allie Fair (Willhite) Jones 22 Oct 1882 - 22 Apr 1953 gwobit
Mrs. Allie Fair Jones Winslow, 70, a life-long resident of Christian County, died
at 11:00 a.m. yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Reathel Jones of Clever, after a
lingering illness. Mrs. Winslow had lived with her daughter for the past three years. She
spent most of her life in the Nixa community before that. Besides her daughter, she is
survived by; four sons, Efton Jones of Sparta, Missouri, Onis Jones of Artesia, California,
Roy and Lowell Jones both of Los Angeles, California; six daughters, Mrs. Ethel Harp,
Mrs. Artie Smith, and Mrs. Lillie Wadkins, all of Paramount, California, Mrs. Anna Mae
Pope of Morehead City, North Carolina; three sisters, Mrs. Effie Howard of Parker,
Washington, Mrs. Verna Carsten of Spokane, Missouri and Mrs. Edna Pierce address
unknown; 36 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever, Missouri. {Springfield (Mo) News Leader
August 23, 1953}
Winslow, Benny Lee 20 Aug 1934 - 1 Mar 1994 SN-L
Benny Lee Winslow, 59, Highlandville, died Tuesday, March 01, 1994 in his
home. He was born Aug. 20 1934 in Highlandville, where he continued to live
throughout his life. On May 25, 1957, he was married to Lulu Belle Grider. Mr. Winslow

had worked for General Electric for 16 years. He was a member of First Central Baptist
Church, where he served as deacon and song leader. Preceding him in death were his
father, Oscar Winslow, a sister Fern Stutesmun and an infant brother, Jackie. Survivors
include his wife, Lula Belle; four children and their spouses, Rick and Sylvia Winslow,
Ozark; Vicky and Jerry Butler, Chadwick; Mark and Bobbie Winslow and Kevin and
Carol Winslow, all of Ozark; six grandchildren, Dusty, Kim and Amber Butler; and
Shelby, Ashlee and Sean Winslow; his mother Ina Biers, Highlandville; two brothers,
Clyde and Danny Winslow, both of Highlandville; three sisters, Betty Stutesman,
Highlandville, Faye Johnson, Ozark, and Patsy Keen, Anaheim, Calif. other relatives and
friends. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Revs Clifford Day and John Butts officiating. Burial will be in Martin-Davis Cemetery.
Springfield News-Leader. Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Winslow, Fred 21 Nov 1921 - 19 Aug 1990
Fred Winslow 68, Sparta, died at 7:50 P.M. in A Lit'l Bit Country, Sparta. He
was born on Nov 21, 1921, to Harvey and Gracie (Lewis) Winslow, He married Nadine
Johnson on May 13, 1946, in Ozark, MO, He served in the U.S. Army and was a retire
farmer and machinist. Survivors include his wife, Nadine, of the home, a daughter, Linda
Sue Winslow, Ava, a nephew, Milbern Winslow, whom he raised in his home, a sister,
Dora McMillan: and several nieces and nephews, Services will be at 2p.m. today in
Harris Colonial Chapel, 301 W Church Street, Ozark with the Rev. John Hyde
officiating, Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery, Aug 21, 1990. Contributed by Clara
Jaramillo
Winslow, Gracy (Lewis) 12 Feb 1892 - 28 Sep 1945
Gracy Lewis Winslow was born Feb 12, 1892 near Bruner, MO., and passed away
Sept 23, 1945, at her home near Sparta. She was united in marriage to Harvey Winslow
on Nov. 21, 1909 and to this union were born eight children, four of whom preceded their
mother in death. She was converted several years ago and united with the Assembly of
God Church at Sparta, surviving are her husband, Harvey; two sons Fred, with the U.S.
Army in France, and Walter of Merrill, Oregon, Two daughters, Mrs., Clara Scott of El
Dorado, Kansas, and Mrs., Dora McMillan of Springfield,; her mother, Mrs. Nancy
Lewis of Sparta; ten grandchildren; Mary, Louise, Lewis, Jr., Rosalie, Clara & Paul
McMillan Milbern Winslow, Dinver, Dorothy, & Donald Winslow four brothers Sammy,
Jake, Wesley, & Dan Lewis and four sisters Matilda Whitlock, Stella Vaughn, Ivy
Mooney & Myrtle Newberry. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the
Fairview cemetery with Rev. Davenport officiating burial was under direction of the
Sparta
Funeral Home. {Christian County Republican Ozark, MO Thursday, Sept 27, 1945}
Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Winslow, Harvey E. 2 Sep 1890 - 20 Apr 1948 CCR 29 Apr 1948
[Note: Son of Albert & Mary Francis (Cooley) Winslow; married Allie]
Harvey E. Winslow was born at Willow Hill, Illinois on Sept 02, 1890, and
passed away at his home near McCracken, Missouri on April 20, 1948. He was a
member of the Fairview Church. Survivors include his wife Allie; four children Dora

McMillan of Springfield, Clara Scott of El Dorado, KS, Walter Winslow, Fred Winslow,
Sparta, MO and 11 step-children; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one brother,
Oscar Winslow of Highlandville, and one sister Mrs. Nellie Lee of Sparta. Funeral
services were held last Thursday afternoon in the Fairview Church with burial in the
Fairview cemetery under direction of the Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. {Springfield
News-Leader}. Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
Winslow, Milbern 14 Feb 1932 - 27 Sep 2003 CCH-N 22 Oct 2003 & SN-L 30 Sep
2003 & SN-L 1 Oct 2003
[Note: Son of ? & Florence Winslow; married Ruth Hull]
Milbern Winslow, 71, Sparta, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003 in St. John's Regional
Health Center. He was born Feb. 14, 1932 in Sparta. On July 30, 1951 he and Ruth Hull
were married in Harrison, Ark. He was a member of Chadwick Baptist Temple. He loved
hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren play ball. He loved his gardens and his
bird house gourd garden. Mr. Winslow retired from Union Carpenters Local No. 978.
Survivors include: His wife, Ruth; a great-grandson, Wesley, of the home; children,
Jeanette Lafferty, of Ava, Wesley of Sparta, and Tom and his wife Michele, of Sparta;
grandchildren, Joe and Candy Lafferty of Bruner, Larry and Lisa Lafferty of Ozark,
James and Barbara Lafferty of Sparta, David and Rachel Lafferty of Diamond, Somer
Farr of Sparta, Shawn and Kyleigh Winslow of Sparta; nine great-grandchildren; and a
host of good friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence, a
grandson, Clinton Lafferty, and an uncle, Fred Winslow, son-in-law, Larry Lafferty.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Oct. 1 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Jerry
Loveland, Bally Johnson, and Troy Hull officiating. Burial followed in Bruner Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Winslow, Nadine Mae (Johnson) 30 Dec 1923 - Mar 2005 SN-L 18 Mar 2005
[Note: married Fred Winslow 21 Nov 1921 - 19 Aug 1990]
Funeral services for Nadine Winslow, age 81, will be at 3 p.m. Saturday in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to
8 p.m. today. Mrs. Winslow passed away Thursday in Ozark Nursing and Care Center.
Winslow, Nathan 26 Apr 1977 - 26 Apr 1977 OH 5 May 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Danny Ray & Connie Jean (Ellingsworth) Winslow]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Graveside services for Nathan Winslow, the infant son of
Mr. and Mrs. Danny R. Winslow, Highlandville, were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in
Eisenhour Cemetery with the Rev. George Bishop officiating. Burial was under direction
of Harris of Ozark. The infant was dead at birth at 8:03 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical
Center in Springfield.
Winslow, Oscar 21 Sep 1893 - 28 Sep 1973
Oscar E. Winslow, 80, Highlandville MO, died at 3:40 p.m. Friday at this home
following a long illness. Mr. Winslow was a member of the First Central Baptist Church,
World War I veteran, resident of Highlandville for 55 years and a member of Nixa
American Legion Post 434. He is survived by his wife, Ina; three sons, Clyde, Benny and

Danny, all of Highlandville, three daughters, Mrs. Faye Johnson and Mrs. Betty
Stutesman, both of Ozark and Mrs. Patsy Skeen of San Francisco, CA; 1* grandchildren
and 18 great grandchildren. Contributed by Clara Jaramillo.
AND
Winslow, Oscar E. 21 Sep 1893 - 28 Sep 1973 OH 4 Oct 1973 p10
[Note: Son of Albert & Mary Francis (Cooley) Winslow; married Ina B. Dye 9 Feb
1903 - 9 Aug 1999]
Funeral services for Oscar E. Winslow, 80, of Highlandville, were held Tuesday
in the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Paul Barrett officiating. Burial was in the
Highlandville Cemetery.
Winton, Sula Mae (Rook) 6 May 1914 - 12 Jun 1988 OH 16 Jun 1988
Sula Mae Rook Winton, 74, of Springfield, died at 6 p.m. Sunday at the
intersection of Valley Water Mill and Highway H in Greene County, from injuries
received in an automobile accident. Services for Mrs. Winton were held at 2 p.m.
Wednesday in the Klingner Chapel with the Rev. Boone Middleton officiating. Burial
was in Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Born in Green Forest; Arkansas, Mrs. Winton had
been a longtime resident of Springfield and a was a member of National Heights Baptist
Church. Her survivors include three daughters, Barbara Durbin, Ozark, Patricia
McCroskey, Pleasant Hope, and Janet Doty, Shell Knob; nine grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Winzeler, Elmer Henry 13 Oct 1908 - 19 Nov 2005 SN-L 20 Nov 2005
[Note: Son of Theophiel & Mary (Fankhauser) Winzeler; married 1935 Jean Margaret
James who died Apr 1980; married 1982 Lena Grant]
Elmer Henry Winzeler, age 97, of Nixa, died on Saturday, November 19, 2005, in
Christian Health Care of Nixa. He was born October 13, 1908, on the family farm at
Hilltop, Kansas, to Theophiel and Mary Fankhauser Winzeler. In the early 1930's, Elmer
and a first cousin planted and harvested wheat in Texas, but Elmer continued helping his
father on the farm. In 1935 Elmer and Jean Margaret James married in Emporia, Kansas.
For a short time, Elmer worked for the John Deere dealership in Emporia before
returning to Hilltop, Kansas, to work on the family farm. While there, he served on the
board of Shell Rock Township. In 1958 he and his wife Jean moved to Forsyth, Missouri,
where they owned and operated Twin Lakes Court. He also served as a fishing guide and
did carpenter work in the area. When he retired in 1977, Elmer and Jean moved to Nixa.
She passed away in April, 1980. In 1982 Elmer Winzeler and Lena Grant of Billings,
Missouri, were married and settled in Nixa. The couple had been active at the Republic
Senior Center where Elmer enjoyed playing cards. Survivors include: his wife, Lena;
sons, James and his wife, Martha, of East Peoria, Illinois, Roger, and Stephen and his
wife, Sharon, of Nixa; and his step-son, John Grant of Nixa; four grand- children,
Michael and Daniel Winzeler of Nixa; Loren and his wife, Kimberly Chu Winzeler, of
Petaluma, Calif.; granddaughter, Stephanie and her husband, Nathan Wiley, of
Indianapolis, Ind.; and one great-grandchild, Trevor Wiley of Indianapolis. Funeral
services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 22, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Burial
will follow in Jones-Chastain Cemetery, south of Nixa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7
p.m. Monday, in the funeral home.

Wisdom, Lela K. 20 May 1900 - 14 Aug 1989 OH 17 Aug 1989
Lela K. Wisdom, 89, of Springfield, died at 6:15 a.m. Aug. 14 at Maranatha
Manor. Services for Mrs. Wisdom were held at 10 a.m. Aug: 16 at the Ayre-GoodwinLee Chapel with the Rev. Carl Knight officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Wisdom was a retired cook with the Central High School cafeteria. Surviving are
two sons, William H. Wisdom, Rogersville, and John W. Wisdom, Springfield; five
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Wise, Charles E. 8 Dec 1887 - 8 Sep 1975 OH 18 Sep 1975 p11
[Note: Son of Henry A. & Frances Winn (Ruby) Wise; married Florence I. Pearce 24 Mar
1899 - 28 Apr 1971]
BILLINGS - Charles E. Wise, 88, of Billings died at 11:02 p.m. Monday at St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield following a short illness. Mr. Wise was a lifetime resident of
Christian County and a retired farmer. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Murl Hutter
and Mrs. Mary Lou Hutter, both of Billings; four sons, Ezra of Billings, Dave of Aurora
and Floyd and Clelly, both of Springfield; nine grandchildren and four great
grandchildren. Services were at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Meadors Chapel here with the
Rev. Carl L. Hille officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever.
Wise, Dona Malinda (Jenkins) 30 Sep 1897 - 10 Apr 1977 OH 14 Apr 1977 p8
[Note: Daughter of Irven W. & Malinda Evelyn (Allen) Jenkins; married 30 Mar 1921
Ross Wise]
SPARTA - Services for Mrs. Dona M. Wise, 79, Sparta, were at 2:30 P.M.
Tuesday in First Baptist Church here with the Rev. Dorsey Davis officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery. The family will be in Harris Chapel, Ozark from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
today. Mrs. Wise died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long
illness. She was a member of First Baptist Church here. Survivors include a son, Robert
Hugh of Cincinnati, Ohio; a grandson, and a great grandson.
Wise, Ed 16 Sep 1892 - 18 Dec 1969
Ed Wise, 77, of Clever, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday in Springfield General
Osteopathic Hospital following a lingering illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Wise was a
lifelong resident of Christian County and was a member of the Clever Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Myrtle; three sons, Howard, of Chicago, Ill., Hurt, of Andover,
Kan., and Lloyd, of Inglewood, Calif.; one daughter, Miss Edna Wise, Los Angeles,
Calif.; 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today in the First Christian here (Clever) with the Rev.
C. B. Orahood officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of
Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Wise, Ed L. 16 Sep 1892 - 18 Dec 1969 CCR 25 Dec 1969 p4
[Note: Son of Henry C. & Elizabeth B. (Bowman) Wise; married Myrtle W. Green 5 Apr
1894 - 5 Dec 1974]

Ed Wise, 77, of Clever,. died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 in Springfield
General Osteopathic Hospital following a lingering illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Wise
was a lifelong resident of Christian County and was amember of the Christian Churhc.
Surviving are his wife, Myrtle; three sons, Harold Wise of Chicago, Ill., Hurt Wise of
Andover, Kan., Lloyd Wise of Inglewood, Calif.; one daughter, Miss Edna Wise, Los
Angeles, Calif.; 14 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two great, great
grandchildren. Funeral serivces were Sunday at 2 p.m. in the First Christian Church in
Clever with the Rev. C. B. Orahood officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Wise, Ellis L. Jul 1896 - Jan 1943
Ellis L. Wise, 46, died Friday evening at his home 3121/2 West Walnut, in
Springfield following a short illness. He was born at Boaz, Mo., later moving with his
family to Sparta, Mo. He became a resident of Springfield 22 years ago and at the time
of his death was operating a barbershop at the Union bus depot there. He was a member
of the Baptist Church. Surviving him are his wife, Mary Margaret Wise; one son, James
T. Wise; two sisters, Mrs. C. L. Simpson and Mrs. E. M. Gardner and his mother, Mrs.
Martha Wise all of Springfield, and a brother, Dr. J.R. Wise of Branson, Mo. Funeral
services were conducted Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel
with Rev. Harold French officiating. Burial was in the Frazier Cemetery west of Nixa.
Note: this clipping from the collection Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date of
January 14, 1943 in the margin. Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wise, Ezra Louis 16 Dec 1916 - 1 Nov 1975 OH 6 Nov 1975 p7
[Note: Son of ; married Lena]
BILLINGS - Services for Ezra Louis Wise, 59, a lifelong resident of Billings,
were at 2 p.m. Monday at the Billings High School gym, with the Rev. Carl L. Hille,
officiating. Burial will be in Wise Hill Cemetery near Clever under the direction of
Meadors of Billings. Mr. Wise was dead on arrival at Aurora Community Hospital at 9
a.m. Saturday after apparently suffering a heart attack while loading hay at a farm near
McKinley. Mr. Wise is survived by his wife, Lena; his son, Albert James, of the home;
three brothers, Day of Aurora and Floyd and Cully, both of Springfield and two sisters,
Mrs. Murl Hutter and Mrs. Mary Lou Hutter, both of Billings.
Wise, Florence Iona (Pearce) 24 Mar 1899 - 28 Apr 1971 CCR 6 May 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Granvill H. & Nancy M. (Rogers) Pearce; married Charley E. Wise 8
Dec 1887 - 8 Sep 1975]
Mrs. Florence I. Wise, 72, of Billings, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Charlie; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou
Hutter and Mrs. Merle Hutter, both of Billings; four sons, Ezra Wise, Billings, Day Wise,
Aurora and Floyd and Clelly Joe Wise, both of Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Reathel
Williams, of Aurora; a brother, Wesley Pearce, Baxter Springs, Kan.; nine grandchildren
and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cantrell
Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Richard Kellough officiating. Burial was in Wise Hill
Cemetery.
AND

Wise, Florence I. (Pearce) 24 Mar 1899 - 28 Apr 1971
Billings: Mrs. Florence I. Wise, 72, of Route 2, Billings, died at 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Surviving are her husband, Charlie; two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Lou Hutter and Mrs. Merle Hutter, both of Billings; four sons,
Ezra, Billings, Day, Aurora, and Floyd and Clelly Joe, both of Springfield; a sister, Mrs.
Reathel Williams, of Aurora; a brother, Wesley Pearce, Baxter Springs, Kan.; nine
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday
in Cantrell Chapel, Billings, with the Rev. Richard Kellough officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of May 28, 1971 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wise, John Leonard Jul 1865 - 14 May 1943
Funeral services for John Leonard Wise, 77, who died May 14, were held Sunday
afternoon in the Clever Christian Church, conducted by Rev. Robert Doyle, with burial in
Wise Hill Cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home. A long-time
resident of the Clever community, he was married to Mary Fugitt in 1892 and to this
union were born two sons, Ward of Clever and Russell in the U.S. Army. Other
survivors include a grandson, Johnny Mac Wise, and one brother, Charley Wise. He
united with the Christian Church at the age of 30 and continued an active member until
his death.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wise, Mandy (O’Dell) 1876 - 14 Oct 1950 CCR 19 Oct 1950
[Note: Daughter of Robert G. & Sarah E. (Bledsoe) O'Dell; married James H. Wise 1861
- 1931]
Mrs. J.H. Wise, 74, a long time resident of Clever, died Saturday, October 14, at
her home in Springfield, where she had lived the past three and a half years.
Wise, Martha Ann (McBride) 2 Sep 1870 - 25 Mar 1954
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha A. Wise, 84, who died Thursday night in the
home of a daughter, Mrs. C. L. Shipman, 626 South Douglas, will be conducted at 2 p.m.
today in the Herman Lohmeyer Chapel by the Rev. Earl French and Dr. Fred Eastham.
Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery near Nixa. Pallbearers will be Otto Stacey, Bert
Dunham, Earl Sullivan, Russell Wise, Otto Rathburn and Joe Shipman.
Note: this clipping is from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples. [2 Sep 1870 - 25 Mar
1954]
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wise, Mary F. (Fugitt)
Jan 1873 - Jul 1964
Mrs. Mary F. Wise, 91, died at 9:15 p.m. Sunday at a hospital in Scottsbluff, Neb.
She was a lifelong resident of Clever until she moved three years ago to live with her son,
Ward, in Bayard, Neb. She is survived by another son, Russell, 717 South Douglas,

Springfield; one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be
announced by Cantrell, pending arrival of the body.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 29 July 1964 in the margin.
AND
Wise, Mary F. (Fugitt)
Jan 1873 - 26 Jul 1964
CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
[Note: Daughter of John H. & Mary C. (Greer) Fugitt; married John L. Wise]
Mrs. Mary F. Wise, 91, died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at a hospital in Scottsbluff, Neb.
She was a lifelong resident of Clever until she moved three years ago to live with her son
Ward in Bayard, Neb. She is survived by another son, Russell, 717 South Douglas,
Springfield, one grandchild and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2
p.m. Friday in the Clever Christian Church. Burial was in Wise Hill Cemetery under
direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Wise, Myrtle W. (Green) 5 Apr 1894 - 5 Dec 1974
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Wise, 77, Clever, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Christian Church here with the Rev. Ronald L. Faust officiating. Burial will be in
Wise Hill Cemetery near here. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m.
today. Mrs. Wise died Thursday night at Springfield General Osteopathic Hospital after
a short illness.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a hand written date
of December 8, 1974 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Wise, Nora Ethel (Butler) 18 Sep 1894 - 4 Jul 1962 [1900 census gives 1894 birthdate,
mortuary record & obit give 1897]
[Note: married Dr. Hugh James Wise]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Ethel Wise, 65, who died July 4, at her home in
Independence, Mo., were held Friday, July 6, in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with the
Rev. Earl French officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under direction
of Chaffin & Son. She was a former resident of Sparta. Survivors include a son, Dr.
Robert Wise of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Wallace Stacey of Independence, Mo.;
a sister, Mrs. Lora Lee of Stockton, Calif.; a brother, Lem Butler of Clever; and nine
grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of July 4, 1962 in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Wise, Nora Ethel (Butler) 18 Sep 1894 - 4 Jul 1962 CCR 12 Jul 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Martin Van Buren & Margaret (Cavener) Butler; married Dr. Hugh
James Wise]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Ethel Wise, 65, who died July 4 at her home in
Independence, Mo. were held Friday, June 6 in the Chaffin Chapel at Ozark, with the
Rev. Earl French officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery near Boaz under direction of
Chaffin & Son. She was a former resident of Sparta. Survivors include a son, Dr. Robert
Wise of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Mrs. Wallace Stacey of Independence, Mo.; a sister,

Mrs. Lora Lee of Stockton, Calif.; a brother, Leon Butler of Clever and nine
grandchildren
Wise, Robert J. Mar 1868 - 1935
Funeral services for R. J. Wise, 67, prominent Sparta businessman, who died at
10:20 o’clock Saturday night at his home, will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the
Frazier Chapel near Clever, with the Rev. Earl French officiating. Burial will be under
the direction of the Rathbun-Chaffin Funeral Home of Sparta. Survivors are his widow,
Mrs. Martha Ann Wise; three sons, Dr. H. J. Wise and Ellis L. Wise, both of Sparta, and
Dr. R. J. Wise, of Branson; two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Shipman and Mrs. Ella Gardner,
both of Springfield; and six grandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Wise, Ruth (Farris) 29 Sep 1899 - 23 Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
[Note: Daughter of James M. & Nannie B. ( ) Farris; married William Clay Wise 1896 20 Dec 1958]
A former resident of Boaz and Clever communities, Mrs. Ruth Wise, 68 of
Springfield, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant following a lingering illness.
Survivors include on son, Norman, of Springfield; four daughters, Mrs. Dixie Baker and
Mrs. Rose Stone, both of Kansas City, Mrs. Clella Van Kleek, Sparta, and Mrs. Velma
Hart, Clever; three brothers, Fred Farris and Howard Farris, both of Bolivar and Edward
Farris, Eudora, Kan.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lydia Lovan, Liberty and Mrs. Nelsie Bunch,
Kansas City. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church near
Clever. Burial was in Frazier Chapel Cemetery, under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Wise, Ruth F. (Farris)
29 Sep 1899 - Dec 1967
A former resident of the Boaz and Clever communities, Mrs. Ruth Wise, 68, of
2610 West Walnut, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday in Burge-Protestant Hospital following a
lingering illness. Survivors include one son, Norman, 521 North Lone Pine; four
daughters, Mrs. Dixie Baker and Mrs. Rose Stone, both of Kansas City, Mrs. Clella
VanKleek, Sparta, and Mrs. Velma Hart, Clever; three brothers, Fred Farris and Howard
Farris, both of Bolivar, and Edward Farris, Eudora, Kan.; and two sisters, Mrs. Lydia
Lovan, Liberty, and Mrs. Nelsie Bunch, Kansas City. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Monday at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church near Clever. Burial will be in Frazier Chapel
Cemetery, under direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 3 December 1967, in the margin.
Wise, Ward 27 Sep 1893 - Dec 1976 OH 16 Dec 1976 p2
[Note: Son of James L. & Mary A. Wise; married Stella]
CLEVER - Services for Ward Wise, 83, a native of Clever, will be at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Bolley-Dennis Funeral Home, Gering, Neb. Burial will follow there. Mr.
Wise died at 6 p.m. Friday in his home near Gering. A former Springfield resident, he
had lived in Nebraska for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Stella; a son, John M. of
New Orleans; a brother, Russell of Springfield; and four grandsons.

Wise, William Clay Jan 1898 - 20 Dec 1958
Funeral services for William Clay Wise, 61, of Kansas City, who died there on
Dec. 20, were held Dec. 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, with Rev. Edward
B. Calvin officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, he spent most of his life here and in
Greene County, before moving to Kansas City in 1952. He was a member of Trinity
Baptist Church in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Wise of Kansas
City; one son, Norman Wise of Ozark; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Hart of Clever, Mrs.
Clella Mae Van Kleek of Branson, Mrs. Dixie Baker of Arlington, Va., and Mrs. Rose
Stone of Kansas City; and 13 grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of 1958 written in the margin.
Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
AND
Wise, William Clay
Jan 1898 - 20 Dec 1958
CCR 1 Jan 1959 p1
[Note: son of James & Amanda Wise - birthdate from 1900 census]
Funeral services for William Clay Wise, 61, of Kansas City, who died there on
Dec. 20 were held Dec. 24 at 2:00 p.m. in Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with Rev. Edward B.
Calvin officiating., Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. A native of Christian County, he spent most of his life here and in
Greene county before moving to Kansas City in 1952. He was a member of the Trinity
Baptist church in Kansas City. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ruth Wise of Kansas
City: one son, Norman Wise of Ozark: four daughters, Mrs. Velma Hart of Clever, Mrs.
Clella Mae Van Kleel of Branson, Mrs. Dixie Baker of Arlington, Va. and Mrs. Rose
Stone of Kansas City and 13 grandchildren.
Wise, William Edwin "Ed" 17 Oct 1917 - 15 May 2006 SN-L 16 May 2006
[Note: Son of Oscar & Arlee (Goodman) Wise; married 1 Jun 1947 Ruth Lenora]
William Edwin "Ed" Wise, 88, Ozark, formerly of Aurora, Missouri, passed away
at 4:30 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2006, in Cox South Hospital. He was born October 17,
1917, in Springfield, Missouri, to Oscar and Arlee (Goodman) Wise. Ed was a World
War II Navy Veteran; he was the Postmaster for the Aurora Post Office from 1956 to
1981 and was a farmer. He was a member of the Rotary and past Rotary President, a
Gideon, a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church, member of the Southside
Baptist Church and Selmore Baptist Church in Ozark. Ed moved to the Aurora
community in 1946 and married his wife Ruth Lenora Wise on June 1, 1947. She
preceded him in death March 18, 2006. His parents and one sister, Mary Wright, also
preceded him in death. Survivors include his two daughters, Marsha Wyatt and husband,
Ron, Fair Grove, Valerie Kelsey and husband, Bruce, Mindenmines, Missouri; two sons,
Mike Wise, Wichita, Kansas, and Richard Wise, Monett; three grandchildren, Katie,
Brent and Tyler Kelsey. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2006, in the
Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial in the Maple Park Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Convoy of Hope or Gideon's in care of the funeral
home.

Wisecarver, Donald Eugene 22 Aug 1932 - 25 Nov 2002 CCH-N 11 Dec 2002
[Note: Son of Clarence & Ethel (Lockman) Wisecarver; married Violet L. Bay 27 Mar
1934 - 25 Jun 1993]
Donald Eugene Wisecarver, 70, Nixa, died Nov. 25, 2002, in St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Wisecarver was born Aug. 22, 1932, in Birch Tree, Mo., the
son of Clarence and Ethel (Lockman) Wisecarver. He served his country in the U.S. Air
Force during the Korean War. In 1953 he and Violet Bay were married. Wisecarver
retired from Zenith. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed
hunting whenever possible. Survivors include four children, Donald E. Wisecarver Jr.,
Kansas City, Debra Wisecarver, Alabama, Paula Bishop and husband Clark,
Highlandville, and Justin Wisecarver, Nixa; three grandchildren, Jason Gray, Kelsey
Bishop and Chaney Bishop; a step-grandson, Joseph Bishop; his mother, Ethel
Wisecarver, Birch Tree; and brother, Kenneth Wisecarver, Birch Tree. Several brothersin-law and sisters-in-law with whom he was very close also survive Wisecarver.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Violet, his father, Clarence Wisecarver, and
brother, James. A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. Nov. 29, in Chapel Hill Cemetery,
Mountain View, Mo., under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Wisecarver, Violet L. (Bay) 27 Mar 1934 - 25 Jun 1993 OH 30 Jun 1993
[Note: Daughter of Loyd E. & Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Bay; married Donald Eugene
Wisecarver 22 Aug 1932 - 25 Nov 2002]
Violet L. Wisecarver, 59, Nixa, died Friday, June 25, 1993 in her home, following
a year-long illness. She was born March 27, 1934 near Mountain View, daughter of Loyd
E. and Mary Elizabeth Schneider Bay. She was united in marriage to Donald Wisecarver
in 1953. She had lived in Nixa since 1967 and was retired from Fasco Industries, Ozark,
following 20 years of service. She enjoyed quilting and being with her grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Robert, William and Lloyd Jr.
Bay. Survivors include her husband Donald, two sons, Donald Jr. and Justin, all of the
home; two daughters, Debra McCoy, Sparta, and Paula Bishop and her husband, Clark,
Highlandville; grandchildren, Jason Gray, Kelsey and Chaney Bishop; brothers Virgil
and Raymond Bay; sisters Glenna Ruberson, Velma Hendrix, Louise Cline, Mae Barnes,
Kay Walker and Joann Calvin. Services were held Monday June 28 at Harris, a Heritage
Funeral Home Chapel, Nixa. Donations can be made in Violet’s name to the American
Cancer Society or Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Wiseman, Andrew William
Deaths 12/10/2003 14 Dec 1970 - 3 Dec 2003
Andrew William Wiseman, age 32, of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 3,
2003 in his home. He was born Dec. 14, 1970 in Charleston, South Carolina, the son of
Gary Lee Wiseman, and Margaret (Harrison) Wiseman. Andrew served his country in the
U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wainwright, and the U.S.S. Elrod. Survivors include: His
parents, Gary and Margaret Wiseman, Sparta; his children, Gregory David Wiseman,
Zachary Wiseman, and Nicholas Wiseman; and three sisters, Jacqueline Simonds,
Stonington, Connecticut, Lisa Anne Burriss, Columbia, South Carolina, and Dorothy
Morlen, Sparta. A graveside funeral service with military honors was at 2:00 P.M.
Monday in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation was from 4-6:00 P.M.
Sunday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

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Wiseman, Edsel R. “Ed” 7 Apr 1931 - 26 Jul 2002
Edsel R. “Ed” Wiseman, 71, Springfield, died Friday, July 26, 2002 in Cox
Medical Center South. The son of Samuel and Mary Fay Wiseman, he was born in
Wiseman, Ark., April 7, 1931. He was a USAF veteran of the Korean Conflict. After his
service to his country, he worked several years for the U.S. Postal Service. With his son,
Rob, they purchased an acreage where they raised cattle. Ed loved to restore old tractors
and bluegrass music. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Robbie in
1998. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. to whom he was married November 17, 1951; a
son and his wife, Gary and Leona Wiseman of Springfield; two brothers, Jim and wife
Pat Wiseman of Springfield, and Bill and wife Linda Wiseman of Mount Prospect, Ill.; a
sister and her husband, Nancy and Warner Barber, Springfield; and five grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 29, 2002 in Manley Cemetery, south
of Battlefield, with Gerald Rushing officiating. No formal visitation is planned. Friends
may pay their respects between 2 and 5 p.m. today in Greenlawn Funeral Home South,
441 W. Battlefield. Ed was a loving husband, father, brother and friend. He will be
deeply missed. Springfield News-Leader, July 28, 2002.
Wiseman, Fay Mary
16 Jul 1905 - 25 Feb 1986
Fay M. Wiseman, 80, Springfield, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center
South. A longtime Springfield resident, Mrs. Wiseman was the widow of Sam Wiseman
who died in 1948. She belonged to East Grand Church of Christ. Survivors include three
sons, Jim and Ed both of Springfield and Bill, Mount Prospect. Ill.; a daughter, Nancy
Barber, Springfield; two brothers, Lloyd and Boyce both of Springfield; a sister, Bertha
Gleghorn, Springfield; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be
at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenlawn South with Norman Nel officiating. Burial will be in
Manley Cemetery. Springfield News-Leader Feb. 27 1986.
Wiseman, Robbie Lynn
3 Feb 1955 - 4 Jan 1998
Robbie Lynn Wiseman, 42, Niangua, Mo., passed away at 11:56 a.m. Sunday,
Jan. 4 1998, in his home. Robbie was a graduate of Glendale High School, Springfield,
Mo., and was presently a shop foreman with A-1 Manufacturing, Strafford Mo. He is
survived by his wife, Renee; a son, Ricky; a daughter, Ashley all of the home; his parents
Ed and Betty Wiseman; his grandmother Delsie Shadwell, both of Niangua, Mo., a
brother and his wife, Gary and Leona Wiseman; and his mother-in-law, Eileen Groover,
both of Springfield. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998 in
Manley Cemetery, south of Springfield, with the Rev. Gerald Rushing officiating under
direction of Fraker Funeral Home, Marshfield, Mo. Springfield News-Leader, January 6,
1998.
Wisner, Alpha Iona (Whittington) 10 Jan 1905 - 26 Oct 1925
Mrs. Alpha Wisner, aged 20 years, 9 months and 16 days, died at the home of her
parents near Richwood, at 6:30 Monday morning, October 26, 1925. Funeral services
were held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. Settle with
interment in the Richwood Cemetery under the direction of T.B. Chaffin of the Ozark

Undertaking Co. (Christian County Republican – 30 October 1925) Contributed by Bill
Goss. [Alpha Whittington married Joe T. Wisener 15 Aug 1923 CCM]
Wisner, David A. 1856 - Apr 1942
Frank Vaughan received word Monday of the death of his cousin, David A.
Wisner, who passed away at his home at Baker, Ore., Thursday, April 30. He was 85
years of age. David A. was a brother of the late Robert Wisner and was born and reared
northeast of Nixa. He was at one time a Christian county deputy sheriff and jailer.
Christian County Republican, April 9, 1942. Contributed by Cassie Wisner Hill.
Wisner, Joseph Theodore “Joe Ted” 21 Mar 1903 - 13 Feb 1970 CCR 19 Feb 1970 p3
Funeral services for Joseph Theodore Wisner, 66, lifelong resident of Greene
County, were at 3 p.m. Saturday in Chapel of the Ozarks, with the Rev. Connie Shelton
officiating. Burial was in Richwood Cemetery. Mr. Wisner died at 12:30 p.m. Friday in
St. John’s Hospital following a short illness. He was a retired installation supervisor for
Western Auto Co. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Teddie Louise Potts of
Springfield; three sisters, Mrs. Eva Gooch of Ozark, Mrs. Myrtle McConnell and Mrs.
Mamie Stine, both of Nixa; two brothers, Clyde Wisner of Toppeniah, Wash. and R. J.
Wisner of Springfield; and one grandchild.
Wisner, Ralph Edward
1922 - 5 Jul 1969 CCR 10 Jul 1969 p8
[Note: Son of John Robert & Carrie B. Wisner; grandson of Rufus E. & Mahala E.
(Goddard) Wisner; married first 3 Jan 1942 Margie Aileen Hanks]
Funeral services and burial were at 1 p.m. Monday in Gloster, Miss. for Ralph
Edward Wisner, 47. of Gloster, a former Nixa resident, who died at 9 a.m. Saturday in his
home of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Wisner had been a special agent for the Frisco
Railway and a member of the Springfield Police Department before he moved to Gloster
12 years ago. He had owned and operated a restaurant there. Surviving are his wife,
Edna, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Wisner, Springfield.
Witham, Troy Dean 18 Jan 1935 - Aug 2004 CCH-N 1 Sep 2004
Troy Dean Witham, son of Thera Myra Witham and Verne Aubrey Witham was
born January 18th, 1935 at the St. Francis Hospital, Cheyenne County Kan. The family
resided on a farm Northwest of Bird City, Kan. prior to moving to the community of Bird
City in 1946. Troy attended the Bird City School, graduating from High School in 1954
and attended Pittsburg State College, Pittsburg, Kan., in 1954 and 1955. Troy and Maxine
Shookie were united in marriage. Troy served in the United States Army for two years as
a Honorary Military Guard. Troy and Maxine returned to farming in Cheyenne County
1957 to 1970. Darris and Paula were adopted into their family union. They moved to
Forsyth, Mo., in 1970. Troy suffered heart failure at Troy and Bonita's home in Nixa.
Troy was preceded in death by his mother and father. Survivors are Bonita Hayworth;
children, Paula and Dams Witham; sister Charlene and brother-in- law Eldo Ediger;
nephews, Mark and Scott Ediger; aunt, Donna Johnson; cousin, Bradley Waters and
many other relatives. Visitation was from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25 in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial followed at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 27, in Bird City

Cemetery, Bird City, Kansas with military honors provided by the Fort Riley Memorial
Team.
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Withers, Carl Ellis 1923 - 27 Aug 2005 SN-L 30 Aug 2005
[Note: married Aileen]
Carl Ellis Withers, age 82, of Springfield, Mo., passed away on Saturday, August
27, 2005, in his home. He was a realtor and home builder. He was a member of High
Street Baptist Church since 1951. He was preceded in death by his wife, Aileen Withers;
sister, Opal Amick; and brothers, Ralph and Dean Withers. He is survived by his
children, Sharon Wingo and husband, Gene, of Dallas, Texas; Karla Vaughn of
Springfield, Mo.; Keith Withers and wife, Barbara, of Springfield, Mo.; and Andrea
Rayna Withers of Ozark, Mo.; seven grandchildren: Lori Vick, Mineola, Texas; Shari
Osmon, Roanoke, Texas; Brian Bingham, Boston, Mass.; Amy Bingham, Dallas, Texas;
Keith Withers, Jr., Springfield, Mo.; Janelle Marsh, Nixa, Mo.; Anna Withers, Ozark,
Mo.; seven great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Willard Withers, Dixon, Mo., and Bob
Withers, Springfield, Mo. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
contributions may be made to BethEden Bible Camp, c/o Don Brown, 3068 E. Belmont,
Springfield, MO 65802.
Witmer, Nina (Campbell) 10 Dec 1899 - 23 Mar 1975 OH 27 Mar 1975 p11
[Note: Daughter of William Franklin & Minnie A. (Wills) Campbell; married Paul M.
Witmer 15 Apr 1901 - 9 Sep 1987]
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mrs. Nina Witmer, 76, Route 1, Rogersville, were
at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. James Anderson and Bill Evans
officiating. Burial will be in Pembina Cemetery southwest of Rogersville. The family will
be at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today. Contributions may be made to the
American Cancer Society. Mrs. Witmer, a longtime Linden resident, died at 8:20 a.m.
Sunday at her home after a long illness. She lived in Linden her entire life except for 15
years in Kansas City. Mrs. Witmer was a member of the Victory Baptist Church
southeast of Ozark. Besides her husband, Paul B., Mrs. Witmer is survived by one
brother, Rex Campbell and three sisters, Mrs. Euna Miller, Rogersville, Mrs. Rena Cobb,
Sacramento, Calif and Mrs,. Polly Freymiller, San Mateo, Calif. Mrs. Witmer and her
husband were local candy makers since 1951. They made candy at Silver Dollar City,
near Branson, during the 1969 season.
AND
Witmer, Nina (Campbell) 10 Dec 1899 - 23 Mar 1975 OH 18 Mar 1976 p11
In Memory of my beloved wife Nina who passed away March 23, 1975, who is
sadly missed by her relatives, friends and myself. Paul Witmer.
Witt, Harold "Wayne" 26 Nov 1931 - 15 Aug 2005 SN-L 17 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Chester and Bessie Witt; married 19 Jan 1951 Mattie Lue Stutesmun]

Harold "Wayne" Witt, age 73, of Highlandville, passed away Monday, August 15,
2005, in St. John's Regional Health Center following a sudden illness. He was born
November 26, 1931, in Johnson, Kansas, the son of Chester and Bessie Witt. On January
19, 1951, he and Mattie Lue Stutesmun were united in marriage. During his working
career, Mr. Witt was a heating and air conditioning contractor. Throughout his life he
enjoyed being outdoors. He loved his family, and one of his greatest joys was watching
his grandchildren play. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mattie; four children,
Virginia Witt, Nixa, Mike Witt and Carrie Glenn, Niangua, Don Witt and Deb, Protem,
and Cindy Bilyeu and Benny, Spokane; 12 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; two
brothers, Tom Witt and Leo Witt; three sisters, Audrey Hess, Maxine Waterhouse, and
Joan Freeman; other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by two
children, David Lynn Witt and Kathy Ann Holland; three brothers; and his parents.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Pastor Tommy
Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Highlandville Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m.
today in the funeral home.
Witthans, Lyman Joseph 31 Mar 1912 – 19 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
Lyman Joseph Witthans, 83, Ozark, formerly of Forsyth, passed away Sunday,
Nov. 19, 1995 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center. Lyman was born March 31, 1912, in
Randolph, Minn., the son of Joseph and Emma Frier Witthans. He was married to June
Imig, Dec. 27, 1941, in Des Plaines, Ill. Lyman retired from FMC Mfg. in 1975 as a tool
and die maker. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He also loved to fly his own
aircraft. He is preceded in death by: His parents; one sister; and three brothers. Survivors
include: His wife, June, Forsyth; one son, Lawrence Witthans, and his wife, Manna,
Richfield, Minn.; one daughter, PenniJean Heib, and her husband, Robert, Florissant,
Co.; and four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The body will
be cremated under the direction of Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.

Wolansky, William Douglas 26 Apr 1928 - 21 Aug 1993 OH 25 Aug 1993
[Note: Son of George & Dominica Wolansky; married 14 Jul 1956 Claire Cynthia
Cartwright]
Dr. William Douglas Wolansky, 65, Ozark, died Saturday, Aug. 21, 1993 in his
home. He was born April 26, 1928 in Smokey Lake, Alberta, Canada, the son of George
and Dominica Wolansky. On July 14, 1956, he married Claire Cynthia Cartwright. He
was a retired professor from Iowa State University. Survivors include his wife, Claire; a
son, Mark Wolansky, and his wife, Dee, Ozark; two grandchildren, Devin and Alison
Wolansky; four sisters, Ann Higdon, Olga Warren, Ellen Strynatha, and Kay Cooper, all
of Alberta, Canada; and three brothers, John, Nick and Michael Wolansky, all of Alberta,
Canada. Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Richwood Cemetery, with the Rev.
Leonard Knox officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Memorial
contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Woldruff, Jack O'Neill 26 Nov 1924 - 2 May 2006 SN-L 4 May 2006
[Note: Son of Elbert & Stella Woldruff; married 31 Mar 1946 Joan Acton]
Jack O'Neill Woldruff, age 81, of Springfield passed away May 2, 2006, at 11:50
a.m. He was born November 26, 1924, in Greeley, Colo., the son of Elbert and Stella
Woldruff. He and Joan Acton were married March 31, 1946, at the All Saints Episcopal
Church in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He attended San
Bernardino Valley College and earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the
Illinois Institute of Technology. He served in the military for 22 years; in World War II,
the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. After retiring from the military, he was
employed as an aircraft mechanic. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and
brother. Survivors include his wife, Joan; two daughters, Claudia Johnston and husband,
Ken, of Springfield and Connie Patison and husband, John, of Springfield; two
granddaughters, Shannon Winkler and husband, Craig, of Nixa and Becky Darrow and
husband, John, of Springfield; two grandsons, Kevin Johnston and wife, Chandler, of
Nixa and Jason Patison of Springfield; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom
Woldruff and Norman Woldruff; and one sister, Donna Plush, all of Colorado. His
parents and one brother, Elbert Woldruff II, preceded him in death. Visitation will be
from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, May 4, 2006, at Greenlawn Funeral Home South in Springfield.
Funeral services will be at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery Chapel in Springfield
on Friday, May 5, 2006, at 1 p.m. Jack was an outstanding example of love, honesty and
integrity, with an unconditional devotion and loyalty to his family.
Wolf, Christopher C. 8 Apr 1908 - 13 May 1976 OH 20 May 1976 p4
[Note: Son of Robert M. & Delphia (Grubaugh) Wolf; married Ruie M. Howard 12 Mar
1907 - 13 Jan 1988]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Christopher C. Wolf, 68, Highlandville was at
2 p.m. Sunday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs. Howard Blevins and Wallie
Keithley officiating. Burial were in the Tory Cemetery west of here. Mr. Wolf died at
4:50 p.m. Thursday in Northside Nursing Home, Springfield, after a long illness.
AND
Wolf, Christopher C. 8 Apr 1908 - 13 May 1976 OH 27 May 1976 p7

We would like to thank all our neighbors, friends and relatives for prayers,
flowers, food and visits during the sickness and dean of our loved one, Chris Wolf. May
God Bless Each and Every One of You. Ruie Wolf Family. Vonna Lee Mallow &
Family. J. E. Wolf and Family
Wolf, Denver 2 Nov 1895 - 2 Jul 1979 OH 12 Jul 1979 p10
[Note: married Lula Alice Merritt 1903 - 13 Jun 1959; SSDI birthdate disagrees with age
in obit]
Services for Denver Wolf, 82 of Crane, father of Byron of Highlandville and
Willis of Strafford, were held last Thursday in Galena. Burial was in Wright Chapel
Cemetery near Hurley. Mr. Wolf died July 2 in Veterans’ Hospital, Fayetteville, Ark.
after a short illness.
Wolf, George Jefferson "Jack" 25 Mar 1903 - 3 Sep 1988 OH 8 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Robert & Jannie (Fugitt) Wolf; married Gladys E. Maples 16 Aug 1910 10 Jul 2005; tombstone & SSDI spell name Wolf]
George Jefferson "Jack" Wolfe, 84, of Nixa, died Sept. 3 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Wolfe were held Tuesday at the Harris
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery, Nixa. Mr. Wolfe was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church, and was a
retired farmer, having lived in Clever all his life until moving to Nixa 12 years ago. He
was preceded in death by a daughter, Rhoda Lou, in 1942, and by two brothers, Dee
Wolfe and Leaford Wolfe. His survivors include his wife, Gladys, of the home; a son,
Robert Wolfe, of Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Katie Lee Mabe, of Nixa; four grandchildren;
and five great-grandchildren.
Wolf, Jake A. 26 May 1912 -19 Dec 1994 CCH-N 28 Dec 1994
[Note: Son of Lafayette & Myrtle Wolf; married 23 Dec 1937 Ruth Zeigler]
Jake A. Wolf, 82, Walnut Shade, died Monday, Dec. 19, 1994 in Skaggs
Community Hospital. He was born May 26, 1912 at McCracken, near Ozark, the son of
Lafayette and Myrtle Wolf. He had 12 brothers and sisters and 7 half brothers and sisters.
At an early age the family moved to Walnut Shade where he continued to live throughout
his life. On Dec. 23, 1937, he was united in marriage to Ruth Zeigler. He was a farmer
and an avid coon hunter. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; a daughter, Judy Northern,
Walnut Shade; three grandchildren, Pam Adams, Gayla Bond, and Desiree Northern;
three great-grandchildren, Curtis, Crystal and Nick Bond; a sister, Jane Blanton,
Republic; and four brothers, Ernie Wolfe, and George Wolf, both of Ozark, Woodrow
Wolfe, Epland, Calif., and Leon Wolfe, Markam, Texas. Funeral services were Thursday
in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Tim Snider officiating. Burial was in Selmore
Cemetery, south of Ozark.
Wolf, James David 1877 - 13 Nov 1961 CCR 16 Nov 1961 p1
[Note: son of Lafayette Jackson and ? (?) Wolf - several of the family members have
census, obit & tombstone records spelling name Wolfe; married Anna]
Funeral services for James David Wolf, 84, who died Monday at his home near
Spokane, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Gary Willard officiating. Burial will

be in Spokane Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa. Mr. Wolf, a member of the
Spokane Baptist Church and the IOOF Lodge, is survived by his wife, Anna; two
daughters, Mrs. Mary Hopkins of Spokane and Mrs. Donna Riott of Orange Vale, Calif.;
a son, James Omar of Ontario, Calif.; two brothers, Willy of Reeds Spring and Charley of
Ontario. He is also survived by eight half-brothers, Ernie of Ozark, Jake of Walnut
Shade, Washington and Calvin, both of Topeka, Woodrow of Ontario, Harry of Selma,
Calif., Leon of Texas and Henry of Tennessee; three half-sisters, Miss Louisa Wolf of
Ozark, Mrs. Janie Blanton of Republic and Mrs, Ethyl Plunkett if Chino, Calif.; six
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Wolf, Lula Alice (Merritt) 1903 - 13 Jun 1959 CCR 2 Jul 1959 p7
[Note: married Denver Wolf 2 Nov 1895 - 2 Jul 1979]
Funeral services for Mrs. Lula Alice Wolf, 55, who died June 13 at her home six
miles east of Hurley, were held June 17 at 2 p.m. in the Pleasant View Baptist Church
with Rev. R. W. Forbis and Rev. Dale Gann officiating. Burial was in Wrights Chapel
Cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Mrs. Wolf was a
member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Denver Wolf
of the home, Route 2, Crane, three sons, James Wolf of Republic, Byron Wolf of
Highlandville an Willis Ray Wolf of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs. Hazel Bunch of
Galena and Mrs. Doris Lee Cox of Pomona, Calif, 10 grandchildren, two brothers, Hurel
Merritt and Raymond Merritt, both of Crane; four sisters, Mrs. Vesta Gold of Crane, Mrs.
Iva White of Sparland, Calif, Mrs. Lorena Wolf of San Dimas, Calif. and Mrs. Pauline
Schmidt of Ontario, Calif.
Wolf, Lula M. (Bradley) 12 Jun 1895 - 6 Nov 1948 CCR 11 Nov 1948
[Note: Daughter of Richard J. & Fronia (Johnson) Bradley; married 3 Mar 1927 CCM
Robert Marion Wolf 7 Jun 1873 - 24 Apr 1951]
Lula M. Wolf was born June 12, 1895, near Sparta, Mo., the daughter of Richard
J. and Fronia Bradley. She died November 6, 1948, at the age of 53. She united with the
Sparta Baptist church at an early age and had lived a Christian life throughout the
remainder of her days. Survivors are two brothers, Thomas J. Bradley of Sparta, Ervin
Bradley of Arkansas; one stepsister, Laura Duncan of Los Angeles, Calif.; three nieces
and six nephews, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted
November 8 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sparta Baptist church with Rev. Webb officiating. Burial
was in Monger cemetery under the direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Wolf, Martha H. (Hodges) 1899 - 18 Dec 1968 CCR 26 Dec 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha H. Wolf, 69, Springfield, who died in her home
Wednesday, were at 1 p.m. Sunday in Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, with the Rev. Glesco
Roberts officiating. Burial was in Wolf Cemetery, Ava. She is survived by her daughter,
Mrs. Garrett Mallams, Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Wood, Ozark; and Mrs. Charley
Hampton, Powell, Wyo.; four brothers, Forrest Hodges, of Springfield, Ralph, Ava,
Frank, Ocie and Pierce, Billings, Mont.; a granddaughter and two great grandsons.
Wolf, Nellie Anne (Grubaugh) Dec 1885 - 6 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of John A. & Margaret (McGinnis) Grubaugh]

Mrs. Charles H. Wolf, 82, of Ontario, Calif, died Wednesday, Sept 6 at an
Upland, Calif, hospital. She was a native of Christian County and an Ontario resident the
past 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Wolf; two brothers, Andy
Grubaugh of Springfield and Ed Grubaugh of Ozark; a sister, Miss Pearl Grubaugh of
Ozark; and a great grandson, Stanley Miller of Pomona, Calif. Funeral services were
Saturday morning, Sept. 9 at Richardson-Peterson Chapel in Ontario, with the Rev.
Robert Dennis officiating. Burial was in Riverview Mausoleum at Ontario.
Wolf, Robert Marion 7 Jun 1873 - 24 Apr 1951 CCR 26 Apr 1951
[Note: Son of Futz & ? (?) Wolf; married Delphia A. Grubaugh 11 Nov 1876 - 9 Aug
1920; married Lula Bradley 12 Jun 1895 - 6 Nov 1948]
Robert Marion Wolf, 77, of old Highway 14, Ozark, died Tuesday in Springfield
Baptist hospital after a short illness. He was a lifelong resident of Christian County,
having moved to Ozark two years ago when he retired from farming. Survivors include a
son, Christopher of Highlandville; a daughter, Mrs. Lora Harthcock of Springfield; three
grandchildren; four brothers; seven half-brothers; and three half-sisters. Services were
held at 2 pm Thursday in the Chaffin funeral chapel at Ozark. Burial was in Prospect
cemetery.
Wolf, Ruie M. (Howard) 12 Mar 1907 - 13 Jan 1988 OH 21 Jan 1988
[Note: Daughter of Dallas & Lulu (Gahagan) Howard; married Christopher C. Wolf 8
Apr 1908 - 13 May 1976]
Ruie M. Wolf, 80, formerly of Highlandville, died at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at the
Taylor Manor Nursing Home in Versailles, Kentucky. Services for Mrs. Wolf were held
Saturday at the Harris Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Howard Blevins and Dr. Vernon
Mallow officiating. Burial was in the Tory Cemetery, near Highlandville. A member of
the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, near Highlandville, Mrs. Wolf had resided in
Kentucky for the past 3 1/2 years. She was the widow of Chris Wolf, who preceded her in
death in 1976. Mrs. Wolfs' survivors include a son, J. E. Wolf, of Kansas City; a
daughter, Vonna Mallow, of Sadieville, Kentucky; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.
Wolf, Trellous (Linkous) 1888 - Jul 1976 OH 5 Aug 1976 p4
BUTTERFIELD - Services for Mrs. Trellous Wolf, 88, of Butterfield was at 10
a.m. Tuesday in Williamson Funeral Home in Cassville with the Rev. Roy Lee Criswell
officiating. Burial was in the Clio Cemetery near Jenkins. Mrs. Wolf died at 1 a.m.
Sunday in her home. She had been in poor health for some time. She had lived in
Butterfield for more than 40 years and was a member of the 17th Street Church of Christ
in Cassville. Survivors include five sons, Rob of Salina, Kan., Carl of Phoenix, Ariz.,
Kermitt of Butterfield, C. A. of Chanute, Kan. and Don of Clearwater, Kan.; three
daughters, Mrs. Opal Powell of Fayetteville, Ark., Mrs. Oval Cooper of Honolulu,
Hawaii, and Mrs. Emma Tinkle of Wichita, Kan.; two brothers, Howard Linkous of
Hollister and Dave Linkous of Forsyth; two half-brothers, Johnny Campbell of Forsyth
and Vince Campbell of Kansas City; five sisters, Mrs. Goldie Holt of Forsyth, Mrs.
Beulah Wolf of Cassville, Mrs. Amanda Mahr of Chadwick., Mrs. Lude Cole and Mrs.
Clara Slavens, both of Springfield; 22 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Wolfe, Calvin d Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Lafayette Jefferson & Renal Myrtle (Claxton) Wolfe]
AND
Wolfe, Clarice d Jun 1966 CCR 16 Jun 1966 p1
Funeral services for Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wolfe, who were killed in the recent
tornado at Topeka, Kan. were held in Pen-Well Chapel in Topeka Monday morning.
Surviving Mr. Wolfe are three sisters, Louisa Wolfe of Ozark, Ethel Plunkitt of Los
Angeles, and Mrs. Bert Blanton of Republic; and six brothers, Ernie of Ozark, Jake of
Walnut Shade, Leon of Markham, Texas and Harry, Pete and Woodrow of the state of
California.
Wolfe, Charlie H. 1887 - 22 Mar 1971 CCR 1 Apr 1971 p8
[Son of LaFayette Jefferson & Myrtle (Claxton) Wolfe - one of 21 children]
Charlie H. Wolfe, 83, of Ontario, Calif., died Tuesday at San Antonio Community
Hospital. A retired mechanic, he was a native of Hartville, MO and had lived in Ontario
for 44 years. Survivors include eight brothers, Willie Wolfe, Galena, Ernest Wolfe,
Ozark, Jake Wolfe, Walnut Shade, Leon Wolfe, Houston, Texas, Woodrow Wolfe,
Upland, Calif., Harry and George Wolfe, Selma, Calif.; two sisters, Ethel Plunkett,
Carbon Canyon, Calif. and Jane Blonton, Springfield; and one great grandson, Stanley
Miller, Pomona, Calif. Funeral services were at 10:00 a.m. Friday in Ontario.
Wolfe, Chester H. 3 Aug 1912 - 20 Sep 1948 CCR 23 Sep 1948
[Note: Son of Martin V. & Emma M. (Friebe) Wolfe; married 19 Mar 1930 Orpha Mae
Beard 21 Feb 1907 - 28 Oct 1995 who married second Kessinger]
Funeral services for Chester H. Wolf, 36, of Ozark, who passed away Monday,
Sept. 20, in a Springfield hospital, were held Wednesday afternoon at Ozark Baptist
church, the Reverend Floyd Hanks of Springfield officiating. Burial was in Selmore
cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home. His death was caused by a heart
ailment, which first became apparent two years ago and from which he had apparently
made partial recovery. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mae Baird Wolf, one daughter,
Miss Freda Mae Wolf, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wolf, and six brothers, Leon,
Ray, Ralph, Lloyd, Estel and Martin, Jr., all of Ozark, a host of other relatives and
friends.
Wolfe, Claude Ray Deaths 05/03/2004
13 Aug 1926 - 30 Apr 2004
Claude Ray Wolfe, age 77, of Willard passed away Friday, April 30, 2004, in Cox
Medical Center North. He was born August 13, 1926 in Barton County, Missouri, the son
of Don A. and Florence (Holbert) Wolfe. He served his country in the U.S. Army during
World War II. Throughout his working career he was a carpenter. Survivors include: His
mother, Florence; a son, Jim Wolfe and his wife Nancy, Stotts City; two daughters,
Sharon Hembree and her husband Don, Ozark, and Pat Perusse and her husband Wayne,
Ash Grove; eight grandchildren, Jared Hembree, Jeff Hembree, Michelle Perusse,
Michael Perusse, Kim Williams, Steve Peterson, Todd Wolfe, and J.R. Wolfe; and
several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her father, D.A. Wolfe; his
wife, Margaret; a grandson, Steve Hembree; and three sisters, Mildred, Lorene, and Lois.

A graveside funeral was 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 2, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery,
Springfield, with Rev. Jack Ward officiating, under the direction of Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark. Military honors were provided by Bravo Team. Memorial contributions
may be made to American Cancer Society.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004
Wolfe, Demis J. (Lane) 20 Jun 1931 - 10 Mar 2005 SN-L 12 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of Clyde James & Etta Ellen (Pendergrass) Lane; married 13 Aug 1949
Robert H. Wolfe]
Demis J. Wolfe, 73, Billings, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2005, in
St. John's Hospital, Springfield. She was born June 20, 1931, in Hurley, Missouri, the
daughter of Clyde James and Etta Ellen (Pendergrass) Lane. A lifetime resident of the
Billings and Republic area, she was united in marriage to Robert H. Wolfe on August 13,
1949, in Clever, Missouri. Mrs. Wolfe was an avid quilter, making many quilts for family
members; and enjoyed fishing. She was preceded in death by her parents and two
brothers, Dearl and James Lane. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert, of
the home; a son, Orra E. Wolfe, Warsaw; a daughter and her husband, Mary and Sam
Caldwell, Billings; four granddaughters, Tina Berryman, Lori Breshears, Tammi Stolte,
and Erin Wolfe; eight great-grandchildren, Haillie, Blake, Jenna, Jordan, Taylor, Cody,
Allyson, and Cameron; three brothers, Charley, Bobby, and Junior Lane; three sisters,
Dorthy Witty, Beulah Mehl, and Patsy Harter; other relatives and many friends. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 14, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home,
Billings, with Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill West
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Wolfe, Emma M. (Friebe) 6 Dec 1889 - 23 May 1960
CCR 26 May 1960 p4
[Note: William & Kate (Shoemake) Friebe; married Martin V. Wolf - all this family’s
tombstones say Wolf, but their other records say Wolfe]
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Wolfe, 70 of Ozark who died Monday morning
in Christian Rest Home here, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Chaffin Chapel with
burial in Selmore Cemetery. She was a longtime resident of Ozark and a member of the
Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors include six sons, Leon Wolfe of Anniston, Ala., Ray
Wolfe, Martin Wolfe, Jr., Ralph Wolfe and Lloyd Wolfe, all of Ozark and Estel Wolfe of
Bruner; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, her mother, Mrs. Katyie Friebe of
Rogersville and a brother, Charles Friebe, Rogersville.
Wolfe, Ernest L. Dec 1889 - 15 Oct 1970 CCR 29 Oct 1970 p4
[Note: Son of Charles S. & Minerva Adeline (Gideon) Wolfe]
Ernest L. Wolfe, 80, a Clever native, died Oct. 15 in Visalia, Calif. Funeral
services were held last Wednesday in Visalia for Mr. Wolfe, who had been a resident of
Californian for the past 50 years. Born and reared in Clever, Mr. Wolfe was a former
Clever farmer. He is survived by his widow, Myrtle, of the home; two sons, Frank Wolfe,
Visalia and Willie Wolfe, Ivanhoe, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Smith, Simi, Calif.; six
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Wolfe, Ernie Bryan 24 Sept 1902 - 3 Jan 2002

Ernie Bryan Wolfe, 99, Ozark, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2002, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. He was born September 24, 1902 at Odin, Mo., the son of
Myrtle Claxton Wolfe and LaFayette Jefferson Wolfe. Ernie was the ninth child in a
family of twenty-one children. His family moved to Christian County when he was a
young boy. As a young man, Ernie worked as a hired farm hand. On April 21, 1934 he
and Helen Bilyeu were married. They were married for fifty-eight years before she
passed away. Ernie drove a logging truck for many years, and later drove a milk truck.
Before retirement he worked for the Ozark School System as a bus driver for twenty-five
years. Ernie’s hobby was gardening. He grew prize tomatoes, watermelon and pumpkins,
as well as many other things he shared with neighbors, friends and family. He was the
oldest member of Victory Baptist Church where he attended as long as he was able. In
addition to his wife, Helen, Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law,
R.C. Clevenger; a stepson, Bob Brumley; and nineteen brothers and sisters. Survivors
include two daughters, Dixie Page and her husband, Lee and Sherry Clevenger, all of
Ozark; a stepdaughter-in-law, Joyce Brumley of Ozark; four grandchildren, Cindi Carey
and husband, Randy of Ozark, Jan Robison and husband, Rodney of Sparta, Craig
Clevenger and wife, Teresa of Oldfield and Cheryl Williams and husband, Kevin of
Rogersville; two step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Woodrow
Wolfe of Upland, Calif.; and many good friends including Jack Baker. Funeral services
will be at 2 p.m. Monday, January 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Bob
Long and Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial will follow in McCoy Cemetery,
Ozark. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield NewsLeader, January 6, 2002.
Wolfe, Eva 1925 - 13 Apr 2006 SN-L 15 Apr 2006
[Note: married Lloyd Elvin Wolfe 30 Jan 1924 - 26 Sep 2003]
Eva Wolfe, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2006. A funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.
immediately before the service.
Wolfe, Floyd Ralph 30 Dec 1920 - 24 Dec 1975 OH 1 Jan 1976 p8
[Note: Son of Martin V. & Emma V (Friebe) Wolfe]
OZARK - Ralph Wolfe, 54, a lifelong resident of Ozark died at 2:50 a.m. in the
Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Topeka, Kan. after a long illness. Mr. Wolfe was a
retired truck driver and a veteran of WW II. Survivors include a son, Kenneth R. Wolfe;
two daughters, Mrs. Glenna K. Engle, and Mrs. Debra Lea Wolfe, all of Springfield; five
brothers, Leon, Amiston, Ala., Ray and Lloyd, both of Ozark, Estel of Bruner and Martin,
Jr. of Napa, Calif. Services for Ralph Wolfe, 54, a lifelong Ozark resident, were at 2
p.m. in the Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Tommy Bilyeu officiating. Burial will be in
Selmore Cemetery. Survivors not previously mentioned include two grandchildren.
Wolfe, George Washington 27 Jul 1908 - 31 Jul 1995 CCH-N 2 Aug 1995
[Note: Son of Lafayette Jefferson & Rena Myrtle (Claxton) Wolfe]
George Washington Wolfe, 86, Ozark, died at 5:50 a.m. Monday in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. George was born July 27, 1908 in Oden, Mo., the son of

Lafayette Jefferson and Rena Myrtle Claxton Wolfe. He was a farmer, living in Ozark for
many years, formerly of Kansas where he worked in the wheat fields, and in California,
where he worked in the vineyards. He enjoyed making things of wood. He is preceded in
death by his parents; four brothers, Calvin, Henry, Jake and Harry; five sisters, Louise,
Elva, and Agness Wolfe, Ethel Plunkett and Jane Blanton; six half brothers, Marian,
Dave, Adolphus, Martin, Charlie and Willie; and one half sister, Nancy Catherine.
Survivors include three brothers and their wives, Ernie, Ozark; Woodrow and Rita,
Upland, Ca.; Leon and Dorothy, Markham, Tx.; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Wolfe, Walnut
Shade; and Vina Wolfe, Fresno, Ca.; several nieces and nephews, including Dixie Page
and Sherry Clevenger, both of Ozark, who have cared for George for many years. Funeral
services were at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Robert Long officiating. Burial followed in Selmore Cemetery.
Wolfe, Gladys (Maples) 16 Aug 1910 - 10 Jul 2005 SN-L 11 Jul 2005
[Note: Daughter of Charlie & Rhoda Maples; married 16 Mar 1929 Jack Wolfe ]
Gladys Wolfe, age 94, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2005, in Christian
Health Care, Nixa. She was born August 16, 1910, in Christian County, the daughter of
Charlie and Rhoda Maples. She was united in marriage to Jack Wolfe on March 16, 1929.
Saved at an early age, she was a longtime member of Jamesville Baptist Church. The past
several years she had been a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. She was a good
Christian woman who was completely devoted to her children and grandchildren, always
there for anyone who needed her. She never failed to read her bible and pray daily. She
was devoted to God's word and lived her life in a loving way every day of her life. She
was preceded in death by her husband Jack in 1988; a daughter, Rhoda Lou; her parents;
and second mom, Nica Maples; a son-in-law, Jim Mabe; five brothers, Raymond, Ralph,
Bill, Ishmael, and Leaford Maples; and two sisters, Lou Grubaugh, and Lela Maples.
Survivors include a daughter, Katie Mabe, Nixa; a son, Bob Wolfe and wife, Jan,
Highlandville; four grandchildren, Marilyn and Lyn Poitz, Tim and Patty Mabe, Shellie
and Jodi Whitener, and Bobbie Sue and Chris Gray; seven great-grandchildren, J.P.
Mabe, Brandon Mabe, Shane Mabe, Breanna Mabe, Niki Thorton, Cody Luce, and Javin
Gray.; a great-great grandson; two sisters, Bea Shaddox, Mt. Vernon, and Beverly
Melton, Fair Grove; and three brothers, W.R. Maples, Willow Springs, Harold Maples,
and Melvin Maples, both of Miller. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12,
in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Tommy Bilyeu, Rev. Gayle Cobb, and Rev.
Jack Bilyeu officiating. Burial will follow in Delaware Cemetery. Visitation is from 5 to
7 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Wolfe, Guy E. 1 Sep 1905 - Nov 1975 OH 27 Nov 1975 p6
[Note: Son of ? & Dollie (?) Wolfe; married Maudie]
BILLINGS - A former resident of Springfield, Guy E. Wolfe, 70, Billings, died at
11:43 a.m. Wednesday in Springfield’s Cox Medical Center after a long illness. He was a
member of the Pentecostal Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Maudie; his mother,
Mrs. Dollie Wolfe, Forsyth; a son, Raymond of Strafford; three daughters, Mrs. Virginia
Yarberry, Willard, Mrs. Carolyn Cameron, Route 10 and Mrs. Patricia Jones, Seymour;
five sisters, Mrs. Nena Taylor, Modesto, Calif, Mrs. Ruby Fowler and Mrs. Thelma
Manley, both of Forsyth, Mrs.. Edith Ford, Nixa and Mrs. Norma Bray, Bradleyville;

eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services for Guy E. Wolfe, 70,
Billings, were be at 1 p.m. in Pentecostal Church of God, 1436 West Hovey, Springfield,
with the Revs. Abe Mitchell and Onida Robertson officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn
Cemetery there.
Wolfe, Helen Beulah (Bilyeu) Brumley 18 Mar 1906 - 13 Jul 1992 NN-E 22 Jul 1992
[Note: Daughter of Wyatt Benton & Mary Lydia (Bodenhammer) Bilyeu; married 25 Feb
1925 Cecil O. Brumley 12 Nov 1902 - 5 Oct 1991; divorced by 1930 when living with
three-year old son Bob in parents home on census; married 21 Apr 1934 Ernie Bryan
Wolfe 24 Sep 1902 - 3 Jan 2002]
Helen Beulah Bilyeu Wolfe, 86, Ozark, died at 11 a.m. Monday, July 13, in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born March 18,1906, to Wyatt B. and Lydia Bilyeu in
Christian Center, where she lived all of her life. She was a homemaker and 73-year
member of Victory Baptist Church, and was active in the church until her illness. She is
survived by her husband, Ernie, of the home; a son, Bob Brumley, and his wife, Joyce,
Ozark; two daughters, Dixie Page, and her husband Lee, and Sherry Clevenger, and her
husband R.C., all of Ozark; two sisters, Hilma Brumley, Ozark, and Eural Fuller, Mount
Vernon; a special cousin, Josie Bridges, Ozark; a grandson, Craig Clevenger, and his
wife, Teresa, Oldfield; three granddaughters, Cindi Carey, and her husband Randy,
Ozark, Jan Robison, and her husband, Rod, Sparta, and Cheryl Williams, and her
husband, Kevin, Seymour; two step-grandchildren, Eddie Moody and Sybil Weter; and
seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dean Parks; and two
brothers, Leslie and Virgil Bilyeu. Services were held Wednesday, July 15, in Harris
Colonial Chapel, with the Revs. Hubert Swearengin and Bob Long officiating. Burial was
in McCoy Cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 14, in the funeral home. Music
was provided by Scottie Snider, Faye Meadows, Marilyn Snider and Freida Sweet.
Wolfe, Imogene (Coker)
2 Dec 1935 - 20 Jan 1961
Mrs. Imogene Wolfe, 25, Republic, died at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St John’s Hospital,
Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Wolfe, a member of the New Hope Baptist Church near
Omaha, Arkansas, is survived by her husband, Deforest; a daughter, Gayla Deann; and a
son James Forrest both of the home; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coker, Rte 2 Republic;
six brothers, Robert Coker, Republic, Troy Coker, Springfield, Pvt. Billy Don Coker, Ft.
Riley, Kansas, Howard, Homer Ray, and Larry Allen Coker all of Republic, and five
sisters, Mrs. Helen Houston, Harrison, Arkansas, Mrs. Hazel Taylor, Mrs. Ruth Gilmore,
and Miss Wanda Faye Coker, all of Republic and Mrs. Goldie Williams of Springfield.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Clever Baptist Church with the Revs. R.W.
Forbis and John Philliber officiating. Burial will be in the Delaware Cemetery, near Nixa,
under the direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. {Springfield {Mo} News Leader
January 21, 1961} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
Wolfe, James W. 1 Jan 1898 - 1 Oct 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: Son of William A. & Mary E. (Kerr) Wolfe
J.W. Wolfe, 90, of Clever, died Nov. 1 at Springfield Community Hospital after a
short illness. Services for Mr. Wolfe were held Nov. 5 in the Clever Methodist Church.
Burial was in Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Chapel of Clever.

A lifelong resident of the Clever community, Mr. Wolfe was a retired security guard for
Hutchens Industries, Inc. He was also a well-known farmer who enjoyed hunting. He was
a veteran of World War II, where he served his country in the U.S. Army. Surviving are a
son, Bill J., of Berthoud, Colorado: six daughters, Hattie Little, and J. Etta Kolb, both of
Longmont, Colorado, Chloe Rhodes, Springfield, Bess Ellen Hodges, Clever, Maxine
Phalzgraff, Northglenn, Colorado, and Betty Rice, Carbondale, Colorado: 12
grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
AND
Wolfe, James W.
1 Jan 1898 - 1 Oct 1988
Funeral services for J. W. Wolfe, 90, of Clever were held Saturday in the Clever
Methodist Church with Bob Crismon and the Rev. Lynn Swadley, Jr., officiating.
Funeral services and burial were under the direction of Meadors of Cleaver. Mr. Wolfe
died Tuesday night at Springfield Community Hospital following a short illness. A
lifelong resident of the Clever community, he was a retired Security Guard for Hutchens
Industries, Inc. He was a well-known farmer, and he enjoyed hunting. He was a W.W. II
Army veteran. Survivors include one son, Bill J. of Berthoud, Colorado; six daughters,
Hattie Little and J. Etta Kolb, both of Longmont, Colorado; Chloe Rhodes of Springfield,
Bess Ellen Hodges of Clever; Maxine Pfalzgraff of Northglenn, Colorado, and Betty Rice
of Carbondale, Colorado; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Funeral Card: J. W. WOLFE , JAN 1, 1898 – Nov. 1, 1988, SERVICES HELD Clever
United Methodist Church, November 5,1988 at 1:00 P.M.
OFFICIATING, Rev Lynn Swadley, Jr., Bob Crismon. ESCORTS : Joe King, Josh
Pope, Eric Luce, Jim Little, Bob Sanders, Arlie Little . MUSIC : Rosemary Sullivan
Bane, Joe Nelson. FINAL RESTING PLACE: Mt. Carmel Cemetery, MEADOR
FUNERAL HOMES .Contributed by the Clever Older Adults Assoc. and Bea Gardner.
Wolfe, Lloyd Elvin 30 Jan 1924 - 26 Sep 2003 CCH-N 8 Oct 2003 & SN-L 28 Sep 2003
[Note: Son of Martin & Emma M. (Friebe) Wolfe; married Eva]
Lloyd Elvin Wolfe, 79, Ozark, died Sept. 26, 2003, in his home. He was born
Jan. 30, 1924, in Christian County, the son of Martin and Emma (Friebe) Wolfe. He
served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Force. Wolfe worked throughout
his life as a farmer. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Chester, and
Martin, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Eva; a son, Lloyd Randel Wolfe and his wife,
Joyce, Littleton, Colo.; four grandchildren, Evan Wolfe, of the home, Heidi Wolfe,
Littleton, Colo., Tim Wolfe and his wife, Debra, Strasburg, Colo., and Sherry Ann Rast
and her husband Winston, Parker, Colo.; four great-grandchildren; and three brothers,
Estel, Ray, and Raymond Wolfe. Services were at 10 a.m. Sept. 30 in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Missouri Veterans
Cemetery, Springfield. ©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Wolfe, Lorena (Merritt) 1912 - 25 Sep 1967 CCR 28 Sep 1967 p1
Mrs. Lorena Wolfe, 55, Route 2, Crane, died at 7 p.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital., Springfield where she had been a patient less than a day. A member of
Viewpoint Fundamentalist Methodist church, she is survived by her husband, Clem; a
son, Gerald, Billings; a daughter, Mrs. Lucille Laughlin, Tulsa, Okla.; two brothers, The

Rev. H. J. Merritt and Raymond of Crane; three sisters, Mrs. Iva White, Sparlin, Ill., Mrs.
Vesta Gold of Crane, Mrs. Pauline Schmidt of Pomona, Calif. and 12 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Viewpoint Fundamentalist
Methodist Church with the Rev. Burl Garrison and the Rev. Earl Blansit officiating.
Burial will be in Jamesville Cemetery.
Wolfe, Louisa E. 13 Jun 1900 - 8 Jan 1967 CCR 12 Jan 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Lafayette Jefferson & Renal Myrtle (Claxton) Wolfe]
Miss Louisa E. Wolfe, 66, Ozark, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday in Mercy Villa,
Springfield, after a long illness, She had lived in Ozark most of her life and was a
member of the First Baptist Church there, where she had served as a caretaker several
years. Miss Wolfe is survived by seven brothers, Jake, Walnut Shade, Ernie, Ozark, G.
Washington Wolfe, Garden Grove, Calif., Woodrow, Ontario, Calif., Leon, Markham,
Tex., Harry, Selma, Calif., Henry, Dyersburg, Tenn; two sisters. Mrs. Janie Blanton,
Republic, Mrs. Ethel Plunkitt, Chino, Calif., two half-brothers, Willie Wolfe, Reeds
Spring and Charlie Wolfe, Ontario, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison and the Rev. Howard Blevins
officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Wolfe, Martha “Janie” (Fugitt)
9 Nov 1870 - 29 Jan 1956 SN-L 30 Jun 1956
Mrs. Janie Wolfe, 86, Clever, died at 5:00 a.m. today at the home of her son,
George. She was a member of the Church of Christ and had been a longtime resident of
Stone and Christian counties. Survivors include; three sons, Dee and George of Clever,
Leaford of Billings; 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements
will be announced by Harris of Clever. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, June 29, 1956}
Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Wolfe, 86, Clever, will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in
Jamesville Baptist Church with the Rev. Hurel Merritt officiating. Burial will be in the
Delaware Cemetery. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, June 30, 1956} Contributed by
Jamie Hubbert.
Wolfe, Martin Van Buren 14 Jun 1876 - 3 Nov 1959 CCR 12 Nov 1959 p8
[Note: Chaffin record & tombstone under Wolf, but his children’s stones say Wolfe]
Funeral services for Martin Van Buren Wolfe, 73, of Ozark who died Tuesday,
Nov. 2, were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Chapel at Ozark and Rev.
Floyd Hanks officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. A
native of Wright County, Mo., he was a longtime resident of Christian County and a
member of the Victory Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Mary Wolfe; six
sons, Raymond L. Wolfe of Bynum, Ala, Ray, Ralph, Lloyd and Martin, Jr. of Ozark and
Estel of Bruner; 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren, 11 brothers and three
sisters.
Wolfe, Mary E. (Hayes) 11 Nov 1900 - Jun 1976 OH 17 Jun 1976 p7
[Note: Daughter of Clarence & Mary E. Hayes; married 1921 James W. Wolfe 1 Jan
1898 - 1 Oct 1988]
CLEVER - Mrs. Mary E. Wolfe, 75, Longmont, Colo. formerly of Clever, died
Sunday in Denver, Colo. nursing home after suffering an apparent heart attack, according

to a spokesman for Meadors of Republic who was notified of the death. Survivors include
six daughters, Mrs. Hattie Little and Mrs. J. Etta Kolb, both of Longmont, Colo., Mrs.
Chloe Rhodes, Springfield, Mrs. Bessie Ellen Hodges, Clever, Mrs. Maxine Pfalzgroff,
Denver, Colo., a son, Bill Wolfe, Longmont, Colo.; two brothers, Curtis Hayes, Corona,
Calif. and Frank Hayes of Corona, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Lena Marsh, El Cerrito, Calif.; 11
grandchildren and one great grandchild. Services are under direction of Howe Mortuary
in Longmont.
Wolfe, Mary Edie (Hutcherson) 25 Apr 1915 - 8 Mar 2001 CCH-N 21 Mar 2001
Mary Edie Wolfe, 85, Springdale, Ark., passed away March 8, 2001 in Springdale
Health and Rehab Center. She was born April 25, 1915 in Diggins, Mo., one of eight
children of William Monroe and Ada Jane (Dodson) Hutcherson. In 1930 she and
Raymond J. Wolfe were married. Mrs. Wolfe retired as a district manager for Artex Paint
Company. Her brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband,
Raymond, presently residing in Springdale Health and Rehab Center; two daughters and
their husbands, Darlene and Manuel De Los Santos, San Antonio, Texas, and Linda and
Charles W. Alexander, Springdale; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and
nephews. A funeral service was held Sunday, March 10 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Wolfe, Mary Elizabeth (Kerr) 18 Mar 1864 - 21 Sep 1950 CCR 28 Sep 1950
[Note: Daughter of Mathew & Sarah Kerr; married 8 Apr 1886 William A. Wolfe 22 Sep
1860 - 28 Apr 1939]
Mary Elizabeth Wolfe, 86, died on September 21, 1950, in St. John’s hospital in
Springfield, Missouri, after being a patient there eight weeks. She was born on March 18,
1864, the daughter of Mathew and Sarah Kerr near Clever, and lived in that community
all her life. On April 8, 1886, she was united in marriage to William A. Wolfe and to this
union 3 children were born. Her husband, 1 infant son and an infant daughter preceded
her in death. Mrs. Wolfe was converted and became a member of the Mt. Carmel
Methodist Church, later moving her membership to Clever where she was a member at
the time of her death. Survivors include 1 son, J.W. Wolfe of the home in Clever, 1
brother, M. Babe Kerr of Springfield; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Methodist church with the Rev.
D.S. Frazier officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery with Harris of Clever in
charge.
Wolfe, Pansy Ellis (Haworth) [note maiden name discrepancy in obit]25 Feb 1903 - 15
Oct 2001 SN-L 17 Oct 2001
Pansy Ellis Hawthorne Wolfe died on October 15, 2001. She was born in 1903 to
Cordelia Wynn and Joseph Kirk Haworth of Wright County, Mo., the eighth of nine
children. She married the late Dr. Harlowe Ogden Wolfe, formerly of Iowa, in 1928. She
lived in Ozark, Mo. for about seventy years and was widely active in cultural, church and
civic affairs in Christian County. She was a 60+ year member of the First Baptist Church
of Ozark, active in their missionary ministry and Sunday school teaching in her younger
years; she sang in their choir for more than fifty years. Mrs. Wolfe was active with the
Ladies Literary Club (of Ozark), the Ozark Library, and the Christian County Museum.

In her earlier years, she was active with the Campfire Girls organization and the Boy
Scouts of America. Mrs. Wolfe loved teaching and after her education at Hartville High
School and Springfield Teacher’s College (now SMSU), she taught in Sequiota, in
Springfield, and in the Ozark School system. She earned a lifetime teaching certificate
from the State of Missouri, of which she was most proud. After her children were born,
she worked at the side of her husband, managing his office. Dr. Wolfe practiced dentistry
for 56 years, most of that time in Ozark. Her family and many friends will miss her.
Among the special people and attachments Mrs. Wolfe leaves behind are: The Mary
Martha Sunday School class at the First Baptist Church of Ozark; the Ladies Literary
Club of Ozark; her late son, Kirk’s family, his wife, Carolyn of Springfield, their
children, Marcus, Kristen, and Carrie; her daughter, Glenna Dee Wolfe Hurlbert and
husband, Stuart Hulbert of Orange County, N.C.; her granddaughter, Julie Dee Shrake
and Julie’s daughter, Jessica Elizabeth McNamara of New Hartford, Conn.; her
granddaughter, Tara R. Shrake Lewicki and husband, Shaughan D. Lewicki and their
children, Brittany Butler Lewicki and Ian Shrake Lewicki of Ozark; her nephew, Roy F.
Smalley and wife, Jolene Mauch Smalley of St. Albans, Mo.; her niece, Avis Oliver
Norris and her husband, Robert U. Norris of Springfield; her nephew’s widow, Mrs. Joe
Nickle of Mountain Grove; a host of grand nieces and grand-nephews and their families;
many dear friends of all ages. All her Haworth siblings preceded her in death. She was
especially close to her late sister, Ima Daisy Haworth Knabb, the widow of Dr. Henry
Knabb Sr. of Springfield. Mrs. Wolfe’s husband, Dr. Harlowe O. Wolfe, preceded her in
death in 1984. Her dear son, Kirk Ogden Wolfe, died in 1991. Services will be at 3 p.m.
Friday, October 19, 2001, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with a reception following.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions in the
name of Pansy Wolfe may be made to the music or literature fund of the First Baptist
Church of Ozark or to the Ozark Library. Springfield News-Leader, October 17, 2001.
Wolfe, Raymond Leon 24 May 1909 - 29 Apr 2004 CCH-N 3 May 2004 & SN-L 1
May 2004
[Note: Son of Martin & Emma M. (Friebe) Wolfe; married Mary Edie 25 Apr 1915 - 8
Mar 2001]
Raymond Leon Wolfe was born May 24, 1909, in Christian County, Missouri to
Emma M. Friebe and Martin Wolfe. He passed away on April 29, 2004 in Springdale,
Arkansas. He will now join the kingdom of the lord and his wife Mary who preceded him
in death. They were married seventy-one years. He is survived by two daughters, Linda
Alexander and husband Charles of Springdale, AR. And Darlene De Los Santos and
husband Manuel of San Antonio, TX; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two
brothers, Estel and Ray Wolfe. He had many nieces and nephews and a very special
niece, Fredia Hartley of Ozark, MO. Raymond worked thirty-five years for the federal
Government in Alabama. He and Mary loved fishing, camping, and traveling. After
retirement, he helped in his wife's business selling Artex paints. He was a member of the
Zamora Shriners for fifty-seven years. He will be missed. Funeral services were 2:00
p.m. Sunday, May 2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial followed in Selmore
Cemetery, south of Ozark.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2004

Wolfe, Rena Myrtle (Claxton) 20 Mar 1877 - 21 Apr 1950 CCR 27 Apr 1950
[Note: Daughter of Calvin & Louise (Grimes) Claxton; married Lafayette Jefferson
Wolfe]
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Ozark Baptist Church
for Mrs. Rena Myrtle Claxton Wolfe, who died Friday. She was 73. The Rev. Ross Carter
officiated at the services. Burial was in the Selmore Cemetery under direction of the
Chaffin Funeral Home. Mrs. Wolfe was born March 20, 1877. She married Fate Wolfe in
1898 and to them 13 children were born. Her husband and two daughters preceded her in
death. She is survived by the following children: Louisa Wolfe of the home, Mrs. Janie
Blanton of Republic, Mrs. Ethel Plunkitt of Placentia, Calif.; Calvin Wolfe of Topeka,
Kans.; Washington of Onaga, Kans.; Woodrow of Ontario, Calif.; Harry of Reedley,
Calif.; Henry of Lennah, Tenn., Jack of Walnut Shade, Erna of Ozark, and Leo of
Burlington, Kans. Surviving sisters and brothers are Mrs. Della McBean of Kansas City,
Mrs. Clemma McHenry and Mrs. Oma Barham both of Independence, Mrs. Clara
Worrels of Springfield, Nute Claxton of Hartville, Ray Claxton of Billings, Montana, and
Less Claxton of Selah, Wash. Other survivors include 15 grandchildren and five
stepchildren.
Wolfe, Robert 14 Feb 1871 - 5 Aug 1945 SN-L 6 Aug 1945
Robert Wolfe, 74, lifelong resident of Christian County, died in the home of his
son, Sunday evening at 7:45. He is survived by his wife Janie and three sons, George,
Leaford, and Dee, all Clever. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the
Delaware Chapel, northeast of Clever with the Rev, Harl Merrit officiating. Burial will be
in the Delaware Cemetery under the directions of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
{Springfield {Mo} News Leader August 6, 1945} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
[Wolf on tombstone]
Wolfe, Shirley M. (Henderson) 30 Oct 1906 - 7 Aug 1997
SN-L 8 Aug 1997
Shirley M. Wolfe, 90, Nixa, formerly of Clever, died at 5:15 a.m. Thursday,
August 7, 1997 in the Balanced Care Corporation, Nixa. Mrs. Wolfe was a homemaker
and a member of the Union Ridge Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Robert of
Billings and DeForrest of Aurora; four daughters, Frances Wann of California, Ermel
Maples of Nixa, Rowena Oliphant of Hollister and Lean Kuhns of Branson; 14
grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services
will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 1997 in Meadors Chapel, Clever with the Rev
Lynn Swadley Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Delaware Cemetery east of Clever.
Visitation will be from 7-8 p.m. today, August 8, 1997, in the funeral home. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, August 8, 1997} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
[Wolf on
tombstone]
Wolfe, William Dee 26 Jun 1901 - 15 Apr 1987 SN-L 17 Apr 1987
Officiating at services for Dee Wolfe, 85, Clever, will be the Rev. Hubert Fugitt.
Mr. Wolfe was a retired farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife,
Shirley; two sons, Robert H. of Billings and DeForrest of Aurora; four daughters, Frances
Wann of Los Angeles, Ermel L. Maples, Nixa, Rowena Oliphant, Liberty, and Eva Leon
Kuhns of Branson; a brother, George Wolfe, Nixa; 14 grandchildren and 19 great

grandchildren. {Springfield (MO) News Leader, April 17, 1987} Services for Dee Wolfe,
85, Clever, will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday in Meadors Chapel. Burial will be in the
Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Wolfe, a retired farmer died Wednesday morning in the Ozark
Nursing Care Center after a long illness. Visitation will be from 7-8 today. {Springfield
(MO) News Leader, April 17, 1987} Contributed by Jamie Hubbert.
[Wolf on
tombstone]
Wolfe, Woodrow "Woody" 25 Oct 1918 - 11 Mar 2005 SN-L 13 Mar 2005
Woodrow "Woody" Wolfe, age 86, passed away Friday in the Manor of Elfindale.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with visitation one hour prior to service. Burial will be in Ontario, Calif.
Wolfinbarger, Emma L. (Zieroth) 1 Jan 1916 - 12 Jan 2005
SN-L 14 Jan 2005
Emma L. Wolfinbarger, 89, Springfield, passed away in her home Wednesday,
Jan. 12, 2005, at 9:42 a.m. The daughter of August and Pauline Zieroth, she was born
Jan. 1, 1916, in Billings, Mo. She was a longtime member of the Bethany Christian
Church, Springfield. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd in 1977. She is
survived by a son and his wife, Roy and Jeannie Wolfinbarger of Springfield; two
grandchildren, Dr. Stephen Wolfinbarger and his wife, Sandy of Kalamazoo, Mich., and
Deborah Elaine Ball and her husband, Stuart of Longmont, Colo.; and three greatgrandchildren, Amy Wolfinbarger, and Adam and Aaron Ball. Services will be held at 2
p.m. Sat. Jan. 15, 2005, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South with burial in St. Peters
Evangelical Cemetery, near Billings. A visitation will be held in the funeral home
Wolgamott, Albertina V. 1874 - 17 Nov 1952 CCR 20 Nov 1952 p8
Mrs. Albertina V. Walgamott, 78, widow of L. L. Wolgamott, route 1, Clever
died at 11:55 o’clock Monday night in the home of Walter Schupbach, route 1, Clever,
where she had lived for 14 years. Funeral services are under the direction of Harris of
Clever.
Wollard, Charles Elmer 5 May 1914 - 6 Feb 2001 CCH-N 14 Feb 2001
[Note: Son of Columbus Elmer & Nellie Alice (Nichols) Wollard; married 29 Jun 1943
Lucy Carlene Hawkins]
Charles Elmer Wollard, 86, Springfield, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2001 in
Christian Health Care, Nixa. He was born May 5, 1914 in Dunnegan, Mo., the son of
Columbus Elmer and Nellie Alice (Nichols) Wollard. He served his county in the U.S.
Army 96th Infantry Division during World War II, receiving the Purple Heart Medal. On
June 29, 1943, he and Lucy Carlene Hawkins were married. Mr. Wollard retired from
Southwest Missouri State University after 15 years of employment. Prior to working at
SMSU he was a small business owner. He was a member of Orchard Crest Baptist
Church, Springfield. Preceding him in death were his wife, Carlene on Aug. 29, 2000; a
son, Robert Brent Wollard; a brother, Aulton Wollard; and two sisters, Clara Wells and
Mattie Bell. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Charles Kent and JoAnn
Wollard of Nixa, and Richard Lee and Linda Wollard of Springfield and three
grandchildren, Victoria Lynn Meraz and her husband Juan of Willard, Richard Lee
Wollard II, and Matthew Edward Wollard, both of Springfield. A funeral service was

held Feb. 8 in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Jerry Jones officiating. Burial
followed in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Military honors were provided
by Veterans Memorial Team.
Wollard, Linda Marie (Maynard) 26 Apr 1950 - 3 Sep 2004 CCH-N 15 Sept 2004
[Note: Daughter of Floyd D. & Esther M. (Owens) Maynard; married 25 Mar 1967
Richard Wollard]
Linda Marie Wollard, 54, died, Friday, Sept. 3, 2004 in St. Johns Regional Health
Center, Springfield. She was born April 26, 1950 in Springfield, Mo., the daughter of
Floyd D. and Esther M. (Owens) Maynard. Linda was a lifelong resident of Springfield,
and graduated from Central High School in 1968. On March 25, 1967, she and Richard
Wollard were united in marriage. She had worked for General Electric and Hill Haven
Nursing home. She enjoyed being a homemaker and a member of Jefferson Avenue
Baptist Church. Survivors include: her husband, Richard, two sons, Richard L. "Rick"
Wollard II, and Matthew E. Wollard, her father, Floyd, all of Springfield, a brother-inlaw Charles and his wife Jo An, of Nixa, a niece, Victoria and her husband Juan Meraz,
of Willard, her special cousin Connie and her husband Bill Gambel, of Lansing, Kansas,
numerous other cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother
Esther. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in Adams Funeral Home,
Nixa, with the Rev. Craig Fields officiating. Burial followed in White Chapel Memorial
Gardens, Springfield. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday. In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. ©Ozarks
Newsstand 2004
Wollard, Lucy Carlene (Hawkins) 10 Nov 1923 - 29 Aug 2000 CCH-N 6 Sep 2000
[[Note: Daughter of Avis & Nella Jane (Needham) Hawkins; married Charles Elmer
Wollard]
Carlene Wollard, age 76, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2000
in St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She was born November 10, 1923 in
Goodson, Missouri, the daughter of Avis and Nella Jane Needham Hawkins. On June 29,
1943, Lucy Carlene Hawkins and Charles Elmer Wollard were united in marriage in
Bolivar. For twenty years, Mrs. Wollard worked as Financial Secretary for Parkview
High School. She was a long time member of Orchard Crest Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her parents, a son, Robert Brent Wollard, and three sisters, Fern
Claypool, Dora Barnes, and Bitha Lee Peterson. Survivors include: her husband, Charles
Wollard, two children, Charles Kent Wollard and his wife JoAn, Nixa, and Richard Lee
Wollard and his wife Linda, Springfield; three grandchildren, Victoria Lynn Meraz and
her husband Juan, Willard, Richard Lee Wollard II, and Matthew Edward Wollard, both
of Springfield, eight sisters and a brother, Faye Rosenthal, Springfield, Arlene Ward,
Aurora; CO, Florence Sue Rothcock, Colorado Springs, CO, Betty Bisbee, Urbana, Billie
Williamson, Springfield, Mae Scroggins, Urbana, Jane Levitt, Webb City, Jean Polly,
Denver, CO, and Willis Ray Hawkins, Plattsburg; and a host of nephews, nieces, other
relatives, and friends who will greatly miss her. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, September 1, 2000, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Reverend Jerry Jones
officiating. Burial was in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield. Visitation was
Thursday in the Funeral Home.

Wolters, Alvin "Al" 1926 - 19 Jun 2006 SN-L 21 Jun 2006
Alvin "Al" Wolters, age 79, of Strafford passed away on Tuesday. He was a
retiree of General Electric. A graveside funeral will be at 10 a.m. today, June 22, at
Highlandville Cemetery, Highlandville. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wolters, Edith (Workman) 5 Nov 1919 - 26 Mar 2004 SN-L 28 Mar 2004
[Note: Daughter of Millard Filmore & Nancy Katherine (Anderson) Workman; married
Frank Wolters]
Edith Wolters, age 84, daughter of Millard Filmore Workman and Nancy
Katherine Anderson Workman, was born November 5, 1919, in Garrison, Mo., and
departed this life March 26, 2004. Edith was married to Frank Wolters for 66 years and to
this union two sons and three daughters were born. She is survived by her husband and
all of her children, Melvyn, of O'Fallon, Mo., Larry, of Republic, Mo., Sandra Gourley
and Janice Martin, of Springfield, Mo., and Linda McFall, Troy, Ill.; and a host of
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Edith, a long-time member of Temple
Baptist Church, Springfield, Mo., had been a resident of Primrose Place for the past year.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Greenlawn South with visitation scheduled
for 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 29, and the funeral service at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Edith was a
woman of great faith and caring for her family. She will truly be missed.
Wolverton, Lelia Belle (Ghan) 20 Dec 1921 - 2 May 2006 SN-L 4 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of John & Bertie (Faught) Ghan; married Clarence Wolverton ]
Lelia Belle Ghan Wolverton, 84, Springfield, departed this life at 3:50 a.m. May
2, 2006, in St. John's Regional Health Center after a battle with diabetes and heart
complications. Lelia was born December 20, 1921, at Clever, Mo., to John and Bertie
Faught Ghan. She graduated from Clever High School in 1939 and attended SMS and
taught at Hickory Barren in a one-room school house. During the war years, Lelia left the
Ozarks and worked at Los Angeles Port of Embarkation and California Ship Building
Corp. in San Pedro, Calif. After the war, she returned to Springfield and began a career
with GMAC retiring in Galveston, Texas, to begin a prolific career in real estate where
she met and married Clarence Wolverton. Together they founded Wolverton and Assoc.
Real Estate Co. and Wolverton Plumbing Co. Lelia dedicated a corner of their office
building to provide the Galveston Rural Branch Post Office under her management. Lelia
has been a resident of Lakewood Residential Assisted Living since January 2003. She got
her desired wish and went to heaven May 2, 2006. Preceding her in death were her
parents; four brothers, Lores, Lawrence, Forest and Byron; and her husband, Clarence.
Survivors include four nieces and their spouses, Roma and Charlie Patton, Kathy and
Sherill Daniel, Delores and Jack Fisher, Jan and Phil Brown; also a nephew, Larry Ghan
and his wife, Sara. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2006, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home South Chapel, 441 W. Battlefield with the Reverend Harold
Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery, Christian County, Mo. The
family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral home.
Womack, William Dan, Jr. 13 Nov 1941 - 26 Jun 2001 CCH-N 4 Jul 2001

William Dan Womack, Jr., 59, Ozark, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2001, in his
home. He was born Nov. 13, 1941, in Clarksdale, Miss., the son of William D. and
Minnie Lee (Mann) Womack. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On Nov. 26,
1970, he and Rose Couture were married. Mr. Womack was employed by the Los
Angeles sheriff's department for eight years and worked as a postal clerk in Fayetteville,
Ark. He was a Mason. Preceding him in death were his parents, William Womack and
Minnie Watkins, and a sister, Nell Shaw. Survivors include: his wife, Rose; two children
and their spouses, Kelly and Shaun Gamble, Tulsa, Okla., and Todd and Apryll Womack,
Springdale, Ark.; two grandchildren, Caleb and Emily Womack; two brothers and their
wives, Jim and Sue Womack, Memphis, Tenn., and Glenn and Cathy Womack, Ozark; a
brother-in-law, Glenn Shaw and his wife Betty, Owensburo, Ky.; and nieces and
nephews. A memorial service was held Friday, June 29, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Rev. Jim Jeffries officiating.
Wommack, Connie Sue (Flood)
11 Dec 1946 - 23 Dec 1991 NN-E 26 Dec 1991
Connie Sue Wommack, 45, died Monday morning in her home. A long time clerk
for United Parcel Service, she is survived by her husband, Ralph; two children, Brad
Wommack and Michelle Raab and her husband, Brent; her parents, Lloyd and Lorene
Flood; parents-in-law, Curtis and Mary Lou Wommack; three sisters, Pam Haynes,
Wilma Gamble and Betty Green; and one brother, Irvin Flood. At her request, there will
be no funeral or memorial service. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of
Southwest Missouri.
Wommack, F. Gladys (Brigham) 6 Aug 1898 - 1 Feb 1993 OH 10 Feb 1993
[Note: Daughter of Clarence Augustus & Lula Elizabeth Brigham]
F. Gladys Wommack, 94, Spokane, died Monday, Feb.1, 1993 at St. John's
Regional Health Center. She was born July 6, 1898 at Young America, Ind., the daughter
of Clarence Augustus and Lula Elizabeth Brigham. She served as Worthy Matron for
Order of the Eastern Star and Worthy High Priestess of the White Shrine. She was
employed by Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind., as food service manager until
retirement. She enjoyed traveling with various organizations. She was a member of
Southside Church of Christ of Ozark. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Nada
Lee and Gene Creson, Spokane; two sons and daughters-in-law, Elmer and Patricia
Wommack, Portland, Ore., and Donald and Annaliese Wommack, Flagstaff, Ariz.; eight
grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Services were held Friday, Feb. 5, in Adams
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Charles White officiating. Burial was in Maple Park
Cemetery, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairhaven Children's
Home.
Wommack, Shirley (Ramsey) Russell CCH-N 26 Nov 2003 31 Dec 1945 - 16 Nov
2003 & SN-L 18 Nov 2003
[Note: Daughter of Elie & Maude (Waldon) Ramsey; married first James L. Russell 27
Dec 1945 - 26 Jun 1979; married second ? Wommack]
Shirley Russell Wommack, age 57, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, Nov. 16
in the home she shared with her brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Barbara Ramsey. She
was born Dec. 31, 1945 in Georgetown, Ill., the daughter of Elie and Maude (Waldon)

Ramsey. A CNA, Mrs. Wommack was employed by Elfindale Home Health Care.
Survivors include: Two children, Randy James Russell and wife Christy, Hensley, Ark.,
and Kim Paty and her husband, Chris, Sheridan, Ark.; three grandchildren, Dakota
Russell, and Morgan and Dylan Paty; two brothers, Bill Ramsey and his wife Barbara,
Springfield, Carl Ramsey, Springfield; three sisters, Pearl Thompson and her husband
Herb, Georgetown, Ill., Carol Gold and husband, Raymond, Ozark, and Jody Cryer and
husband, Bill L., Grove Spring; a half sister, Barbara Geisert and her husband, Bob,
Ridgefarm, Ill.; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. She was
preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Jim Russell. Funeral services were at
11 a.m. Nov. 19 in Hopedale Cemetery, with Chaplain Jack Betts, and Michael Cryer
officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Visitation was from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions
may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Wood, Donald Ray 24 Jun 1928-29 Jan 1994 OH 2 Feb 1994
[Note: Son of Emanuel & Fern (Hobbs) Wood; married 22 Dec 1947 Billie June Bostic]
Donald Ray Wood, 65, Ozark, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994 at Cox Medical
Center South. He was born June 24, 1928 in Ozark and was the son of Emanuel and Fern
Hobbs Wood. On Dec. 22, 1947, he was united in marriage to Billie June Bostic. They
soon built their home on 10th Avenue, where the family has lived ever since. Before
retiring, Mr. Wood was employed by Chaffin Funeral Home and late Harris Funeral
Home. A long-time area musician, he lately enjoyed playing for area nursing homes and
senior citizen centers. He was a member of Ozark Christian Church. He also was a
member of Friend Masonic Lodge #352, Ozark and Ozark Chapter #98 O.E.S. His father,
Emanuel, preceded him in death in 1980. Survivors include his wife, Billie; his mother,
Fern Wood, Ozark; three children, Connie Sue Thompson and her husband, Merlin,
Brown City, Michigan, Dan Wood and his wife, Kim, Columbia, and Roy Steven Wood,
Ozark; two brothers, William Rex Wood, Ozark; and Robert Bee Wood; and a greatgranddaughter, Carolann Thompson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.
2, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Frank Bostic officiating. Burial will be in
Weaver Cemetery.
Wood, Edna M. (Addis) 13 Jul 1898 - 26 Dec 2003 CCH-N 7 Jan 2004
Edna M. Wood, 105, died Friday, Dec. 26, 2003, at Betz Nursing Home in
Auburn, Ind. She was born July 13, 1898 in Noble Township, Noble County, to Albert L.
and Mary M. (Huff) Addis. She married Archie Carl Wood on Sept. 30, 1922. She was
a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; three sons, Richard A.
Milton, and Leroy and David J. Wood; one step-son, John Wood; two step-daughters and
a son-in-law, Carroll and Goldie Goldwood, and Martha Wood; a brother and sister-inlaw, Lawrence and Marie Addis; two sisters and brothers-in law, Ervin and Lucille
DeCamp and Dale and Mabel Guthrie; and seven grandchildren. Survivors include one
son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Martha L. Wood of Kimmell; three daughters
and sons-in-law, Howard and Ruth Nedwed, Sun Valley, Calif., Robert and Mary Wolfe,
Waterloo, Jack and Bess Study of Ozark, and a daughter-in-law, Hilda Wood of
Tekonsha, Mich.; 26 grandchildren, and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, in Christian Chapel Cemetery,

Merriam, with Rev. Eric Stoops officiating. Arrangements were handled by Feller
Funeral Home, Waterloo. Memorials are to the charity of the donor's choice.
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Wood, Edward Lyle 1905 - 28 Feb 1968 CCR 7 Mar 1968 p8
A resident and city council member of Billings, Edward Lyle Wood, 62, died at
1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at the University of Missouri Medical Center of Columbia,
Mr. Wood had been ill about six months. Mr. Wood had been an employee of Empire
District Electric Company the past 21 years. He was a member of the First Baptist
Church at Billings and a member of the Billings Lions Club. A native of Galena, Kan., he
moved from Baxter Springs, Kan. to Billings in 1963. Survivors include his wife, Berta
Lee, of the Billings Home; one son, Lyle, Baxter Springs; and one daughter, Mrs. Linda
Ann Goodrich. Miami, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday at First Baptist
Church in Baxter Springs, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson and the Rev. Jacob Jernigan
officiating. Burial was in Forest Park Cemetery at Joplin, under direction of Purdy of
Baxter Springs.
Wood, Fern (Hobbs) 6 Jun 1906 – 9 Jun 1997 CCH-N 14 June 1997
Fern Wood, 91, Ozark, died Monday, June 9, 1997, in St. John’s Regional Health
Center, Springfield. She was born June 6, 1906, in a log home near Bradleyville, and was
the daughter of Lorenzo and Alice (Caudle) Hobbs. She was one of eleven children and
attended Middleton and Roller rural schools in Taney County. On December 29, 1922,
she married Emanuel Wood and had lived in Ozark since that time. Years ago Fern
worked in a local tomato canning factory. She always canned fruits and vegetables grown
in her garden, and was a seamstress for the family. Her life surrounded her family and
caring for her children and grandchildren. There was always music in the home, and the
family enjoyed singing and playing in the band they formed. She was a member of the
Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include: two sons, Rex Wood, Ozark and
Robert Wood, St. Cloud, Florida; a daughter, Thelma Wood Hermilla, Springfield; four
granddaughters, Emmale Fern Wood Griffith, Cyrillus Wood, Margaret Wood
Broughton, and Connie Wood Thompson; four grandsons, Steve Wood, Gary Wood, Dan
Wood, and Nelson David Hermilla; twenty-two great-grandchildren; and many greatgreat-grandchildren; a sister, Golda Floyd, Yakima, Washington; several nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Emanuel, on October 10, 1981; a
son, Donald Ray Wood; a grandson, Monte Wood; a granddaughter, Jeannie Wood
Moore; brothers and sisters, Rebecca Pearl Matthews, Daniel Hobbs, Emmitt Hobbs,
Nola Hobbs Warren, Annie Hobbs, Tom Hobbs, Etta Stevens, Lola Stevens, and an infant
brother. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15, in Adams Funeral Home.
Ozark, with Pastor Robert Cornelisse officiating. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery.
Ozark. Visitation will be from 2-4:00 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home.
Wood, Henrietta (Collins) 13 Aug 1912 - 6 Feb 2004 SN-L 8 Feb 2004
[Note: Daughter of Horace P. & Daisy Belle (McGinness) Collins; married 6 Jun 1943
George F. Wood d 15 Nov 1983]
Henrietta Wood, age 91, of Springfield, died at 8:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, in
ManorCare. She was born Aug. 13, 1912, in Selmore, Mo., to Horace P. and Daisy Belle

McGinness Collins. She was married to George F. Wood June 6, 1943, and he preceded
her in death Nov. 15, 1983. They retired to Springfield over 30 years ago from Carthage,
Mo. Henrietta was a former employee and longterm volunteer for the American Red
Cross. She was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church. She is survived by
two sons, George Wood and wife Kay Graff, of Springfield, and Bill Wood of Cumming,
Ga.; one daughter, Weltha Wood of Tulsa, Okla.; and six grandchildren, Stanley, Roy,
Alice, Jim, Patrick and Jennifer Wood. She also had seven great-grandchildren. Funeral
services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood
Chapel with the Rev. Gary Hay officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions may be made to American Red Cross, 1211 S. Glenstone,
Springfield, MO 65804.
Wood, Loyd Earl 13 Jun 1915 - 28 Jan 2002 CCH-N 13 Feb 2002
[Note: Son of Albert & Clara May (Brown) Wood; married 20 Dec 1946 Rita Meek 21
Jun 1910 - 16 Oct 2001]
Loyd Earl Wood, 86, of Ozark. passed away Jan. 28, 2002, in Ozark Riverview
Manor. He was born June 13, 1915, in Wentworth, the son of Albert and Clara May
(Brown) Wood. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after 22 years of
service. During World War II he became a prisoner of war. He was a member of Ozark V
F. W. Post 7628 and American Legion Post 639 in Springfield. On Dec. 20, 1946, he and
his wife, Rita, were married. She preceded him in death on Oct. 16, 2001 Wood was a
member of Riverside Church of Christ, in Ozark. Survivors include: His stepdaughter,
Marjorie Green and her husband, Alfred, Mannford, Okla.; two step-grandchildren, Linda
Graham, Mannford, Okla. and Janice Trussell and her husband, Tommy, Petal, Miss.; a
sister, Mildred Lewis, Ashland, Ore.; two half-sisters, Lois Blevins, Aurora and Marion
Chamberlain, Republic; six step-great-grandchildren; seven step-great-greatgrandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Jan. 31, in Adams Funeral
Home, Ozark, with James Baysinger officiating. A graveside service was held Feb. l , in
Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Okla., with Jack Hill officiating.
Wood, Marshall 12 Mar 1893 - 5 Jun 1977 OH 9 Jun 1977 p2
[Note: married Zetta]
OZARK - Marshall Wood, 84, Rogersville, died Sunday at 9:15 p.m. in Cox
Medical Center, Springfield after a long illness. Mr. Wood was a longtime resident of
Rogersville and was a stock and grain farmer. Survivors include his wife, Zetta; a stepson, Bill Daugherty, Gilroy, Calif; two step-daughters, Mrs. Zelma Harris, Kansas City
and Mrs. Juanita Sterling, Springfield; and 17 step grandchildren.. Services will be
Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. at Adams Chapel with the Rev. Bob Dasal officiating.
Burial will be in Ozark Cemetery.
AND
Wood, Marshall 12 Mar 1893 - 5 Jun 1977 OH 16 Jun 1977 p8
WE would like to tank all the many friends and neighbors, for all the kindness
they showed us in the loss of our loved one, Marshall Wood. The food, flowers, visits,
prayers and many acts of kindness was appreciated as such. A special thanks to Thelma
and Dean Adams. The Christian love and thoughfulness will never be forgotten. They did

so many things to help us and ease our sorrow. May the lord bess them and each of you.
Zetta Wood and Family.
Wood, Matilda (Essary) 12 Jan 1867 - 13 Apr 1964 CCR 16 Apr 1964 p3
Mrs. Matilda Wood, 97, died at her home at 8:35 a.m. Monday. A resident of
Ozark 41 years, she was a Civil War widow. Surviving are two sons, Emmanuel, Ozark
and McKinley, Oxnard, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Martha Barnett and Mrs. Sally Church,
both of Springfield and Mrs. Melvina Bunyon, Pratt, Kan.; two brothers, Adam Essary,
Springfield and Bradford Essary, Maryville, Calif.; 8 grandchildren, 20 great
grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Thursday
(today) in the Harris Chapel. Elder Paul Penno officiated, and burial was in Weaver
Cemetery.
Wood, Monte Robert 1 Dec 1956 - 4 Oct 1990 NN-E 18 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Robert & Nita Wood; married Jenny]
Monte Robert Wood, 33, a longtime resident of Springfield, died Thursday, Oct.
4, 1990, in his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1956, in the Springfield Baptist Hospital. He
spent his childhood in Ozark. He attended Ozark Elementary and High School and loved
to fish, explore caves and hunt arrowheads. He served in the U.S. Army and was
honorably discharged as a disabled veteran on July 23, 1976. He was an active member
of the Mensa organization of Springfield. He is survived by his children, Dawnita,
Sabrina, Jamie Lee and Crystal, all of Augusta, Kan., and Matthew and Ryan and their
mother, Jenny Groh, Springfield; a father, Robert Wood, St. Cloud, Fla.; a mother and
stepfather, Nita and Jerry Baker, Yuma, Ariz.; a brother, Verlin Jones, Savannah, Mo.;
two sisters, Emmale Griffith, Yuma, Ariz., and Cyrillus and her husband, Jaimie Hanafin,
Clever; grandparents Fern Wood, Ozark, and the Rev. Jesse and Pauline Hunt,
Springfield; 15 nieces and nephews; four uncles; five aunts; two great-aunts; two greatuncles; 21 first cousins; and a host of other relatives and numerous friends. Graveside
services were held Friday in National Cemetery, Springfield, with military rites by VFW
Post 3404, VFW Post 963 and American Legion Post 676. Services were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Wood, Ricky Vaughn 25 Oct 1954 - 20 Mar 1988
Graveside services for Ricky V. Wood, San Francisco, Calif., will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday in Manley Cemetery, south of Springfield. Burial will be under the direction of
Ayre-Goodwin Funeral Home. Mr. Wood, a musician, died Sunday in his home after a
short illness. Springfield News-Leader, November 25 1988.
Wood, Rita Meek d 16 Oct 2001 age 91 CCH-N 24 Oct 2001
Rita Meek Wood, age 91, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2001, at Ozark
Riverview Manor in Ozark. Mrs. Wood was a homemaker and was a member of the
Ozark V F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of the Church of Christ, attending the
Riverside Road Church of Christ in Ozark. Survivors include: her husband, Lloyd E.
Wood, presently residing in Ozark Riverview Manor, a daughter, Marjorie Green and her
husband, Alfred, Mannford, Okla.; two grandchildren, Linda Graham, Mannford, Okla.,
and Janice Trussell and her husband Tommy, of Petal, Miss.; six great-grandchildren;

seven great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Etta Lochary, Oilton, Okla.; and several nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, Oct. 19 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark,
with Jim Baysinger officiating. Burial was in Jennings Cemetery in Jennings, Okla.
Wood, Russell B. 12 Dec 1913 – 13 Nov 1995 CCH-N 22 Nov 1995
Russell B. Wood, 81, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13, 1995, in St.
Johns Regional Health Center, Springfield, Mo. Mr. Wood was born on Friday, Dec. 12,
1913, in Protem, Missouri, the son of William F. Wood and Clara Mae Maupin Wood.
He was united in marriage May 10, 1936, in Nixa, Mo., to Marcella Keltner. He was a
World War II U.S. Army veteran where he served in Patton's Third Army, and was the
recipient of three bronze stars. He was a rural mail carrier in Nixa, for over 32 years. He
was a graduate of S.M.S.U. and was a school teacher and coach in Nixa Schools and was
inducted into the Nixa Sports Hall of Fame in 1985. Russell was a member of First
Baptist Church, Nixa, where he was a deacon and taught Sunday School for over 42
years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Marcella; a son, W. Hal Wood and his wife,
Lyn Marie, of Kansas City, Mo.; a daughter, Judith Martin and her husband, Bob, of
Nixa, Mo.; two sisters, Edna Wasson, Nixa, and Vonda Bodanskie, of Springfield, Mo.;
and one brother, Dr. Victor Wood, Nixa; four grandsons, Kevin and Trevor Martin, and
Grant and Gavin Wood; a granddaughter, Tiffany Harris; a great-grandson. Drew; and a
great-granddaughter, Nicole. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15,
1995, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa, with the Rev. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial followed in Payne Cemetery.
Wood, William Floyd 23 Jan 1888 - 5 May 1964
CCR 7 May 1964 p1
A well-known Nixa businessman and civic leader, William Floyd Wood, 76, died
at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield where he had been a patient for
the past week. Born in Protem, Mr. Wood taught school and farmed until he became a
Nixa merchant in 1919. He was an active businessman in Nixa until ill health forces his
retirement in 1951. He was a member, teacher and deacon for several years in the First
Baptist Church here. He was presented a 50-year services pin in 1962 by the Masonic
Lodge. Mr. Wood is survived by his wife, Clara M.; two daughters, Mrs. J. Milton
Wasson, Nixa. and Mrs. Harry Bodanski, Springfield; two sons, Russell B. and Dr. Victor
Wood of Nixa; two brothers, W. G. Wood,. Aurora and Charles I. Wood, Nixa; a sister,
Mrs. W. D. Fine, Cedar Creek; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral
services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the First Baptist Church at Nixa. The Rev. Kenneth
Bandy and the Rev. Roscoe Harding will officiate, and burial will be in Delaware under
direction of Harris
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1964 in the margin.
Woodall, Homer 5 May 1892 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
AND
Woodall, Mable 1900 - 15 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
AND
Vidan, Charles 5 Mar 1915 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
AND

Petrovic, Lyllana 1925 - 15 Jun 1971 CCR 17 Jun 1971 p1
U.S. 65 Auto Crashed Continue the Carnage
Most recent in the series of auto accident on U.S. 65 eight miles north, have left
four persons dead and five others with serious injury. Four were killed instantly at 11:50
a.m. Tuesday in a head-on collusion near the railroad crossing a half mile north of the 6514 junction. Dead at the scene were Homer Woodall, 70, North Little Rock, Ark.; his
wife, Mable, 79, Charles Vidan, 50, of Granite City, Ill, and Lyllana Petrovic, 45 of Paris,
France. Still in “fair” condition Thursday morning in St. John’s Hospital is Mrs. Mildena
Vidan, 49 of Granite City while her son, Michael, 14, remains in “critical” condition.
Miss Carla Mueller, 14, granddaughter of the Woodall couple is in satisfactory condition.
The tragedy occurred in a straightaway portion of the highway when Woodall,
northbound, pulled into the opposite lane to pass and the opposite lane to pass and struck
the Vidan auto headon.
Two Ozark women were seriously injured at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday when their auto
was forced off the road by another auto on the James river hill as they were enroute to
Springfield. Listed in “Fair” condition art St. John’s after being taken off the “critical”
list is Mrs. Edward Ridenour, 50, of Ozark, the driver. She is recovering from fractures of
both legs and her right elbow, internal injuries and facial lacerations. Her sister, Mrs.
George Brock, 54, is still listed in “serious” condition, suffering from chest injuries,
facial lacerations, and fractures to the ankle, wrist, shoulder, hip and knee. The Ridenour
vehicle skidded off the road and crashed into the rock bluff, and it was forced from the
highway. The offending driver was not apprehended. It is hoped the highway department
and the highway patrol will take note of the rapidly increasing number of mishaps on this
section of the highway, due to heavy traffic and do something quickly to alleviate the
situation.
Woodall, Marcus Sep 1871 - 7 May 1962 CCR 10 May 1962 p4
[Note: married first 15 Nov 1896 Biddie A. Bryant 14 Sep 1871 - 16 Jan 1911; married
second 29 Sep 1912 Ora (Roberts) Gann, widow of James I. Gann 21 Mar 1873 - 11 Jun
1909; on 1880 census, 4 Woodall children listed in home of John & Margaret Hacker, as
a cousin]
A former resident of Springfield and Ozark, Marcus Woodall, 90, died at his
home in Long Beach, Calif. Monday. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. today in Long
Beach with burial to be there. Survivors include four sons, Clarence 2121 North Fremont,
Fred, 2616 West Walnut, Howard, 1807 West Lynn, all of Springfield and Ray, Long
beach; three daughters, Mrs. Minnie Webb, Baldwin Park, Calif., Mrs. Angie Keeler,
Long Beach and Mrs. Marie Johns, Sparta; three step-sons, Elmer Gann, Sparta, Justin
Gann, Aurora, Reggie Gann, Tulsa; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Tressie Jones, Aurora and
Elsie Gann of the state of Kansas and 16 grandchildren.
Woodmansee, Hazel M. 10 Dec 1896 - 24 Jan 1989 OH 2 Feb 1989
Hazel M. Woodmansee, 92, of Springfield, died at 2:30 a.m. Jan. 24 at the Mount
Vernon Park Healthcare Center West following a long illness. Services for Mrs.
Woodmansee were held Jan. 26 at the Pitts Funeral Chapel, Bolivar, with the Rev. Gary
Cruse officiating. Burial was in New Bethel Cemetery, near Halfway. A native of Polk
County, Mrs. Woodmansee moved to Springfield in 1953. She was a member of the

Bethel Assembly of God Church and was a homemaker. Surviving are five sons, Clarke,
Bolivar, Coy, Cabool, Ray, Pleasant Hope, Johnny, Springfield, and George, Fair Play;
five daughters, Betty Ayres, Billings, Jo Ellen Skelley, Fair Grove, Dorothy Clark,
Springfield, Barney Sigman, Mountain Grove, and Wilma Woodmansee, Springfield; 43
grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren.
Woodmansee, Opal Marie (Butts) 21 Jun 1898 – 31 May 1995 CCH-N 7 June 1995
Opal Marie Woodmansee, 96, formerly of Springfield, Nixa, and Bolivar, died
Wednesday, May 31, 1995, at St. Joseph’s Care Center, Phoenix, Ariz. She was born
June 21, 1898, in Vera, Okla., the daughter of Burl E. and Amelia Ann (Puckett) Butts.
She was a homemaker of the Episcopal faith. Survivors include four children and their
spouses, Corky and Kathy Woodmansee, Fort Wayne, Ind., Jerry and Carol Mosby,
Springfield, Charles and Sondra Thompson and Karen Woodmansee, all of Phoenix,
Ariz.; ten grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday, June 3,
1995, at Greenwood Cemetery, Bolivar, under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home
South with John West officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s
Care Center, 531 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix Ariz., 85013.
Woodrel, Lorraine E. (Wright) 28 Sep 1899 - 27 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note; Daughter of E. Ellsworth & Selma Hilder (Erickson) Wright; married Earle
Woodrel]
Lorraine E. Woodrel, Ozark, age 99, formerly of Republic, died at 3:35 a.m.
Tuesday, April 27, 1999 . in the Ozark Riverview Manor. Mrs. Woodrel and her late
husband, Earle, had lived in Republic for several years prior to moving to Ozark in the
fall of 1989. She was a homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star. While living in
Republic, she was active in the Republic United Methodist Church and the Senior Center.
She was currently a member of the Ozark United Methodist Church and the WMU. She
was preceded in death by her parents, E. Ellsworth and Selma Hilder (Erickson) Wright;
her husband, Earle in May 27, 1999; four sisters, Ruth Wright, Frances Wright, Mildred
Wright and Florence Carpenter. She is survived by one sister, Jessie Ingalsbe of Ozark; a
stepson, Edward Woodrel, Warrensburg; four nephews, Gordon Carpenter, State of
California, Gene Ingalsbe, State of North Caroline, Wayne Inglasbe, Lampe and David
Ingalsbe of Independence; and a niece, Florence Kauffman, Springfield. Funeral services
were at 10 a.m. Friday, April 30, 1999, in the Ozark United Methodist Church with Rev.
Rod Kelley and Rev. Jim Young officiating under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Homes, Republic. Graveside service were at 2:30 p.m. Friday, in Oak Lawn Cemetery,
West Plains. Visitation was 9-10 a.m. in the Ozark United Methodist Church. Memorial
contributions may be made to the Ozark UMC Building Fund. The Republic Chapel was
open Thursday morning.
Woodruff, Henry Eugene Dale 21 Dec 1939 - 14 Feb 2003 CCH-N 5 Mar 2003
[Note: Son of Edgar & Opal Woodruff; married Virginia Deckard]
Henry Eugene Dale Woodruff, 63, Rogersville, died Feb. 14, 2003, at Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born Dec. 21, 1939, in Mountain Grove to
Edgar and Opal Woodruff. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Woodruff was genuinely
loved by all who knew him. He loved his children unconditionally. He loved Sam and

Shorty. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, working and dancing. He was employed as
groundskeeper at Twin Oaks, was a carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades. Woodruff' was
preceded in death by his father Edgar Woodruff; his mother, Opal Woodruff; sister,
Charlene Woodruff; half-brother, Martin Parmenter; and grandson Josepa Esteban.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Deckard, Sparta; daughter, Patricia Woodruff,
Springfield; son, Bobby Joe Woodruff, Rogersville; son, Edgar Eugene Woodruff and
wife Donnell, Rogersville; and daughter, Jenny Sue "Sissy" Applegate and husband
Alvin, Fordland. He was also survived by his grandchildren, Ray Sartin, Felicia Zinn,
Stanley Lakey, , Jamie Lakey, Opal Woodruff, Christopher Woodruff, Carmen Kayla
Marissa Woodruff, Michael Glenn Applegate, Otis Sean Applegate, Joshua Henry
Applegate, and Jacob Alvin Applegate; great-grandchildren Terry Eugene Fausett,
Rolland Lynn Fausett, and Thomas Jason Zinn II; brothers Alfred Woodruff, Strafford,
and Lawrence Woodruff and wife Linda, Springfield; sisters Pauline Wilson, Springfield,
Lois Creson and husband Pete, Rogersville, Bertha Roberta Oxenreider, Pleasant Hope,
Wanda Craig, Springfield, and Julia Ann Smith and husband Ted, Rogersville. "We love
you" from all your brothers and sisters. He is also survived by 35 nieces and nephews.,
Services were held Feb. 19 at Preston-Marsh Funeral Home. Burial was in Cardwell
Chapel Cemetery, Diggins, with full military honors by Webster County Memorial
Veterans Association.
Woodruff, Michael Dean 24 Sep 1970 - 7 Apr 1999 CCH-N 5 May 1999
[Note: Son of Michael & Rhonda (Hard) Woodruff; married 23 Jan 1993 Marie Ackfeld]
Michael Dean Woodruff, 28, of Reed Springs, Missouri died Wednesday April 7,
1999 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield after an eight month battle against
cancer. Michael was born September 24, 1970 to Michael and Rhonda Hard Woodruff in
West Plains. He graduated in 1988 from Highland High School, Highland, Illinois. He
attended Belleville Area College, Belleville, Illinois. Michael was married January 23,
1993 in Reeds Springs, Missouri to Marie Ackfeld and to this union two children were
born, Michael Dean Jr. and Skye Nicole. Michael worked as a cement mason in Branson,
Springfield and St. Louis areas. He was a compassionate and loving father, son, brother,
grandson and friend. He was a very knowledgeable person with many interests and
hobbies. Survivors include one son, Michael Dean, Jr., one daughter, Skye Nicole and
former wife Marie Woodruff of Cape Fair; his parents, Rhonda and Gerald Ritchie of
Reed Springs, and Michael E. Woodruff of Mountain View; three brothers, Mark
Woodruff and spouse, Lisa of Highland, Illinois, Chance Ritchie of Reed Springs, and
Levi Ritchie of Edwardsville, Illinois; two sisters, Rebecca Ritchie of Reed Springs, Ailie
Slusher and spouse Grayell of Granite City, Illinois; his grandparents, Elizabeth Hard of
Mountain View, Woody and Dorene Woodruff of Mountain View, and Zorka Ritchie of
Highland, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Hard of Mountain
View. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999 at Yarber Mortuary
Chapel in Mountain View with Minister Larry Yarber officiating. Interment was in
Greenlawn Cemetery, Mountain View. A fund has been established for Michael's two
children, Michael Jr., 5, and Skye, 2. Contributions can be sent in care of Mark
Woodruff, 4362 State Rt. 160, Highland, Illinois, 62249.
Woods, Avery Ernest 28 Jul 1891 - 22 Aug 1966

CCR 25 Aug 1966 p1

[Note: Name from other records; Son of Franz Siegel "Siggie" & Sarah (Ruffin ) Woods;
married Ella Marie Anderson 18 Oct 1889 - 4 Jan 1982]
H. Ernest Woods, 75, Rogersville, died at 1:15 p.m. Monday at his home after a
lingering illness. Mr. Woods had lived in Rogersville the past 10 months. He was a
retired Christian County farmer and a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Marie; four sons, Bradie, Bobby and Ray, all of Rogersville and
Roger of Roseville, N. M.; three daughters, Mrs. Ernestine Miller, Arlington, Va. and
Mrs Eloise Dyer, and Mrs. Rheba Aven, both of Rogersville; two brothers, Elmer,
Rogersville and Bea, Kansas City, Kan.; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Kelly-Ferrell-Marsh Chapel wit the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Roller Cemetery south of Rogersville.
Woods, Ben F. 1 Jan 1902 - 15 Apr 1977 OH 21 Apr 1977 p9
[Note: Son of Jefferson & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Bolin) Woods]
Ben F. Woods, 75, Springfield, died at 2:28 a.m. Friday in the Missouri State
Chest Hospital, Mt. Vernon, after a long illness. He was a retired plaster contractor and a
member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Woods was a longtime Springfield area resident.
Surviving are two sons, Sam of Ash Grove and Hobart of Phoenix, Ariz.; two daughters,
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Hudson, Minneapolis and Mrs. Eva Elsie, state of California; two
sisters, Mrs. June Lee Sinclair, Ozark and Mrs. Laura Melton, Juno, Calif.; two brothers,
Oscar of Ozark and Guy of 1943 North West, 18 grandchildren and several great
grandchildren. Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday in Greenlawn Battlefield South with the
Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in Prospect Cemetery east of Ozark.
Woods, Bobby Lee 3 Oct 1918 - 29 Aug 2005 SN-L 30 Aug 2005
[Note: Son of Ernest & Marie (Anderson) Woods; married 2 Apr 1948 Ila Mae Mooney ]
Bobby Lee Woods, age 86, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, August 29,
2005, in Christian Health Care of Springfield, East. He was born October 3, 1918, the son
of Ernest and Marie (Anderson) Woods. He served his country in the U.S. Army during
World War II. On April 2, 1948 he and Ila Mae Mooney were united in marriage. Mr.
Woods retired from the Greene County Road and Bridge Department. Previously he had
worked for Kraft as a milk truck driver. He was a member of Sparta Church of Christ. He
loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He was a member of the
Rogersville Saddle Club and enjoyed coon hunting with friends. Survivors include his
wife, Ila Mae; five children, Doyle Woods and his wife, Dianna, Rogersville, Ella Mae
Emerick and her husband, Doug, Rogersville, Patsy Scott and her husband, Richard,
Springfield, Janet White and her husband, Larry, Springfield, and Judy Moore,
Rogersville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Reba Aven, Nixa; and
two brothers, Ray Woods and Roger Woods, both of Rogersville. He was preceded in
death by his parents; a brother, Brady Woods; two sisters, Eloise Dennis and Ernestine
Miller; and an infant sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 31, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Woods, Bradie W. 18 May 1917 - 15 Jun 1979 OH 21 Jun 1979 p2
[Note: Son of Avery Ernest & Marie (Anderson) Woods; married Gladys]

Bradie Woods, 63, Rogersville, died of natural causes June 15 in the Mount
Vernon State Chest Hospital. He was employed by the Dayton Rubber Co. Survivors
include his wife. Gladys; a stepson, Robert Hollingsworth, Blue Springs; his mother,
Mrs. Marie Woods, Rogersville; three brothers, Robert and Ray, both of Rogersville and
Roger of Roswell, New Mexico, and Mrs. Ernestine Miller, Falls Church, Va.; and two
step daughters. Graveside services were held Monday at the National Cemetery with the
Rev. Dorsey Davis officiating.
AND
Woods, Bradie W. 18 May 1917 - 15 Jun 1979 OH 28 Jun 1979 pB3
I would like to express my appreciation for all the donations, flowers, food,
prayers, every act of kindness and Rev. Dorsey Davis during the illness and death of my
dear husband. Wife Gladys and family of Bradie Woods.
Woods, Chester Elmer 2 Jan 1885 - 4 Aug 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
[Note: Son of Franz Siegle "Siggle" & Sarah (Ruffin) Woods; married Shrilda J. Bostic
5 May 1890 - 5 Feb 1996]
Funeral services for Chester Elmer Woods, 84, Route 1, Rogersville, Aug. 7. in
Harris Chapel at Ozark with the Revs. Claude E. Barclay and Bill Evans officiating,
Burial will be in Pembina Cemetery. Mr. Woods died at 10:10 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield after a long illness. A retired farmer, he was a lifelong resident of
Christian County and was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. Survivors include his
wife, Shrilda J.; a son, Donald C., Buffalo; a daughter, Mrs. Helen F. Long, Roseburg,
Ore.; a brother, Bee, Kansas City, Kan.; one grandson and two step-grandchildren.
Woods, Edna Marie (Jett) 2 Nov 1894 - 18 Nov 1993 OH 24 Nov 1993
[Note: Daughter of John Thomas & Mary Bell (Bailey) Jett; married 18 Aug 1913 Robert
Dale Woods who died 1978]
Edna Marie Woods, 99, Ozark, died at 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 1993 in the
Ozark Nursing and Care Center following a long illness. She was born on Nov. 2, 1894 in
Hoyt, Kan., the daughter of John Thomas and Mary Bell Bailey Jett. She was united in
marriage to Robert Dale Woods on Aug. 18, 1913 a marriage that lasted 65 years, until
her husband’s death in 1978. She was a long time resident of Kansas City, where she was
employed for many years at the Fitts Dry Goods Co. In later years she lived in Northern
California. She was a protestant and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Robert, a daughter, Virginia Lee Combs, on Nov. 3, 1991, five brothers and one
sister. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Woods, Kansas City, and Robert Woods,
Arroyo Grande, Calif., eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services
were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, in the Napa Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Napa,
Calif. Local arrangements under the direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Woods, Frank J. “Pat”, Jr. 6 Mar 1916 - 25 Aug 1977 OH 1 Sep 1977 p16
[Note: Son of Frank J. & Lizzie Ann (?) Woods; married Margie]
REEDS SPRING - Services for F. J. (Pot) Woods, Jr., 61, were at 2 p.m. Sunday
in Reeds Spring Junior High Gymnasium with the Rev. Joe Wolven officiating. Burial
was in Eisenhour Cemetery under direction of Stumpff of Reeds Spring. Mr. Woods died
about 6:15 p.m. Thursday in St. John’s Hospital after an apparent heart attack, He was a

lifelong resident of Stone county and a night watchman for Fasco Industries at Ozark.
Survivors include his wife, Marjorie; four brothers, Page of Aurora, Dale of Kirksville,
and Lee and Ples, both of Reeds Spring; four sisters, Miss Lou Woods, Miss Leta Woods,
Miss Alice Woods and Mrs Mae Mease, all of Reeds Spring and a half-sister, Mrs.
Bernice Cole, Sand Springs, Okla.
Woods, Herschel Claude 31 Jan 1924 - 2 May 1990 OH 10 May 1990
[Note: married Betty]
Herschel Claude Woods, 66, died suddenly in his home Wednesday, May 2, 1990.
He was born Jan. 31, 1924 in Lockwood. He had lived north of Ozark for 19 years, and
was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Glendale Baptist Church , Springfield,
where he served as deacon. He was also a supply pastor for several area churches. During
War World II, he served in the 6th Armored Division. Survivors include his wife, Betty; a
son, Randy Gene Woods, Nixa; a daughter; Anita Ann Jackson, Springfield; four sisters,
Helen Hall, Bolivar, Viola Pierce, Carthage, Myrtle Guinn, Bellaire, Texas, and Gladys
Woods, Springfield, four brothers, Robert Woods, Springfield, Carl Woods, Lockwood,
Ova Woods, state of Oklahoma, and Marvin Woods, Willard; three grandchildren, Kyle
Woods and Amy and Nick Jackson. Funeral services were held Saturday in Glendale
Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom McClain officiating. Burial was Monday in National
Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Woods, Ila Mae (Mooney) 4 Mar 1921 - 11 Mar 2006 SN-L 13 Mar 2006
[Note: Daughter of David & Mae (Chaffin) Mooney; married 2 Apr 1948 Bobby Lee
Woods]
Ila Mae Woods, age 85, of Rogersville, passed away in her home Saturday, March
11, 2006. She was born March 4, 1921, in Christian County, the daughter of David and
Mae (Chaffin) Mooney. On April 2, 1948, she and Bobby Lee Woods were united in
marriage. Mrs. Woods was a homemaker who was devoted to her husband and children,
and loved being with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to
her garden, sewing, and was a wonderful cook. She was a member of the Church of
Christ and attended services in Sparta. Her husband preceded her in death on August 29,
2005. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Vurl, Glen, and Don Mooney.
Survivors include five Children, Doyle Woods and his wife, Dianna, Rogersville, Ella
Mae Emerick and her husband, Doug, Rogersville, Patsy Scott and her husband, Richard,
Springfield, Janet White and her husband, Larry, Springfield, and Judy Moore,
Springfield; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 10
a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Larry White and
Joe Mooney officiating. Burial will follow in Roller Cemetery, Rogersville. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be
made to Fair Haven Children's Home, Strafford.
Woods, Jeff 5 May 1861 - 29 Jan 1947 CCR 6 Feb 1947 p1
[Note: married 2 Mar 1896 Rachel Elizabeth Bolin 14 Sep 1881 - 30 Oct 1933]
Jeff Woods was born in Christian county, Missouri, on May 5, 1861, and passed
away in Springfield, Missouri, on Jan. 29, 1947. He was united in marriage with Rachael
Elizabeth Bolin and to this union were born ten children. His wife and three children

preceded him in death. He was converted at an early age and united with the Baptist
church at Selmore. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Greene Melton of Los Angeles,
Calif., and Mrs. Landon Melton of Ozark; five sons, Noah, Ben, Bill and Guy of
Springfield, and Oscar Wood of Ozark. 21 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel
in Ozark with Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield conducting. Burial was in the Ozark
cemetery.
Woods, Marie Ella 1931 - 9 Jan 2006 SN-L 11 Jan 2006
Marie Ella Woods, 74, of Bruner, passed away Monday, January 9, 2006, at Cox
Hospital. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2006, at PrestonMarsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Palmetto Cemetery. Visitation will be from
7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, in the funeral home.
Woods, Myrtle Jeniva (Wills) Hacker 13 Jun 1884 - 2 Jan 1968 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
[Note: Daughter of Caleb Dines & Rachel Harriet (Kerschner) Wills; married first James
Roscoe Hacker 3 Apr 1884 - 5 Oct 1930; married second ? Woods]
Mrs. Myrtle Woods, 84, Rogersville, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in her home of an
apparent heart attack. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Survivors include
her three sons, Herman Wills, Rogersville, Frank Hacker, Springfield and Howard
Hacker, Springfield; three daughters, Mrs. Pearl Tillman, Rogersville, Mrs. Muriel
McDaniel, Springfield, and Mrs. Opal Freelove, Springfield; one brother, Baxter Wills,
Rogersville; and one sister, Mrs. Etta Porter, Mt. Vernon; 14 grandchildren and 22 great
grandchildren, Funeral arrangements will be announced by Marsh of Rogersville.
AND
Woods, Myrtle Jeniva (Wills) Hacker 13 Jun 1884 - 2 Jan 1968 CCR 11 Jan 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Woods, 84, Route 1, Rogersville, were at 2 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 5 in Harmony Baptist Church with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating.
Burial was in Pembina Cemetery under the direction of Marsh of Rogersville.
Woods, Roland C. 6 Apr 1900 - 13 Apr 1968 CCR 18 Apr 1968 p5
[Note: married Lily Goodson 15 Apr 1900 - Feb 1985]
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Harris Chapel in Nixa for
Roland C. Woods, 68, a public accountant and tax accountant of the Goshen, Ind.
community. Mr. Woods died in a Goshen hospital Saturday. Survivors include his wife,
the former Lily Goodson of Mountain Grove, of the Goshen home; one son, George, of
Goshen; and one brother, Ernest, Bonne Terre. The Rev. Thomas F. Zimmerman
officiated at the services and burial was in Payne Cemetery north of Nixa.
Woods, Ruth (Taylor) 1 Apr 1908 - 21 Oct 1990 NN-E 25 Oct 1990
[Note; Daughter of William and Mary Taylor; married 28 Dec 1925 Oscar Woods 11 Sep
1905 - 12 Mar 1978]
Ruth Woods, 82, Ozark, died Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 1990, in Springfield
Community Hospital, following a two-month illness. Born April 1, 1908, in Nance, Mo.,
she was the daughter of William and Mary Taylor. She lived in this area throughout her
life and married Oscar Woods Dec. 28, 1925. She was a member of the First Baptist

Church of Ozark. Survivors include two sons, Bill Woods, and his wife, Virginia, Ozark,
and Taylor Woods, and his wife, Joy, Cabot, Ark.; a daughter, Bessie Tennis, and her
husband, Gene, Sparta; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-greatgrandchild; and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband, Oscar, in
1978; a daughter, Mary Ball, in 1980; and 12 brothers and sisters. Services were
Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Adams Funeral Home with David Howard and the Rev. Troy
Rhoden officiating. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made
to the First Baptist Church of' Ozark Building Fund.
Woods, Shrilda Jane (Bostic) 5 May 1890 - 5 Feb 1996
[Note: Daughter of Charles K. & Arminda (Wells) Bostic; married Chester Elmer Woods
2 Jan 1885 - 4 Aug 1969]
Shrilda Jane Woods, 105, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Ozark, passed away at
7:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, 1996, in Springfield Healthcare Center. Shrilda was born May
5, 1890, in the state of Virginia, the daughter of Charles K. and Arminda Bostic. She was
married to Elmer Woods March 13, 1913, in Ozark, Mo. She and her husband were
longtime Christian County residents. She was a charter member of Smyrna Baptist
Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. She was a homemaker and she
loved to cook and quilt. Her greatest pride were her children and grandchildren. She was
preceded In death by her husband; her parents; two brothers; and three sisters. She is
survived by a son and his wife, Don and Bertha Woods, Buffalo; a daughter, Helen, state
of Oregon; a grandson and his wife, Don Jr. and Joan Woods; three great-grandchildren,
Chris, Jeff, and Shelley, all of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1996, in Harris, a Cassity Heritage Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Fred Teague officiating. Burial will follow !n Pembina Cemetery,
Rogersville. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Woods, Wendell Cory 26 Mar 1976 - 20 Dec 2004 SN-L 22 Dec 2004
Wendell Cory Woods, 28, Republic, passed away on Monday, December 20,
2004. He was born March 26, 1976, in Springfield, Missouri. Cory is survived by his
wife, Jennifer R. Woods; three children, Lukas Allen, Taylor Dawn and Jacob Theodore,
of Republic; mother and stepfather, Mercedes and Allen Wymer, Nixa; father, Carl
Woods, Springfield; brothers, Billy Grant, Kansas, and C.J., Marshfield; sisters, Angie
Ball and Quin McElroy, Nixa; and many aunts and uncles. He was a loving father,
husband, son, brother and friend to all. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
December 23, 2004, in Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 E. Walnut, with Rev.
Tommy Loving officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
Woods, William A. “Bill” 24 Aug 1900 - 9 Nov 1975 OH 13 Nov 1975 p8
[Note: Son of Jefferson & Elizabeth “Lizzie” (Bolin) Woods]
OZARK - Services for W. M. “Bill” Wood, 75, Ozark were at 2 p.m. Wednesday
in Harris Chapel with the Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Mr. Wood was fatally injured
Sunday evening when he was struck by a car while attempting to cross a Springfield
intersection.
Woody, Charles R. Feb 1892 - Jan 1962 CCR 16 Jan 1964 p1

[Note: Son of William L. “Bill” “Huck” & Effie (Lawing) Woody]
Funeral services for Charles R. Woody, 72, a resident of Denton, Texas, were
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at Denton. A native of Ozark, Mr. Woody was a retired
vocational agricultural instructor and had taught many years in Missouri at Ozark and
Pleasant Hill. He was a graduate of Ozark High School and the University of Missouri,
where he starred in football. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. L. “Huck”
Woody, a prominent Ozark family. Survivors include his wife, Billie and two daughters,
Venis Helen of Illinois and Joan Rosenbolm, of Abilene, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Mable
Mapes of Roxana, Ill.; and two brothers, William B. Woody of Springfield and J. Clifford
Woody of St. Louis.
Woody, Eugene “Jean” L. Oct 1890 - 8 Nov 1962
CCR 8 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: spelling from 1900 census; Son of William L. & Effie (Lawing) Woody; married
Elda Conard 1916 CCM]
Jean L. Woody, 72, of Independence, Mo. a native of Ozark, died early today,
Nov. 8 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City. Mr. Woody had been employed by the
Missouri State Park system for several years, 12 years as superintendent at Knobnoster
State Park and two years as custodian at the Harry Truman Memorial at Lamar. He was a
member of the Knobnoster Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Patsy
Woody of Independence; one daughter, Mrs. Eleanor Jones of Independence; three
brothers, C. R. Woody of Denton, Tex., W. B. Woody of Springfield and J. C. Woody of
Webster Groves, Mo., and one sister, Mrs. Mabel Mapes of South Roxana, Ill. Funeral
services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Mark
Randle officiating. Burial will be in Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield.
Woody, Patsy 1891 - 15 Jan 1967 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
Mrs. Patsy Woody. 80, a former resident of Ozark, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday in
Research Hospital in Kansas City following a long illness. Mrs. Woody, who resided in
Knob Noster and Lamar before moving to Independence in 1961, was a member of First
Christian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star of Knob Noster. Surviving is a
daughter, Mrs. E. O. Jones, Independence. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel at Ozark, with the Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery in Springfield.
Woody, Randall Eugene 6 Sep 1954 - 20 Dec 1987 OH 31 Dec 1987
Randall Eugene Woody, 33, of Clever, died Dec. 20 in his home from a selfinflicted gunshot wound, according to Christian County Coroner Arthur Adams. Services
for Mr, Woody were held Dec. 23 at, the Peterson Funeral Chapel, Aurora. Burial was in
Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Mr. Woody was a construction worker.
Woody, Rex Harry 17 Jan 1896 - 29 Apr 1949 CCR 5 May 1949
[Note: Son of Charles Calvin & Rebecca Belle (Robertson) Woody; married 30 Aug
1921 Augusta Brewer]
Funeral Services for Rex Harry Woody, 53, who died suddenly of a heart attack
on Friday, April 29 at his home in Ozark, were held Monday afternoon at the Chaffin
Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. William F. Vance, pastor of the Ozark Presbyterian

Church. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery under direction of Chaffin. He was a member of
the Ozark Lions Club and one of the oldest and most faithful members of the Ozark
Volunteer Fire Department. Immediate survivors are his wife, Gusta; one brother, Roger
Woody of Lincoln, Neb. And two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Shahanian of Tulare, Calif. and
Mrs. Kathryn Willee of Oildale, Calif. He was employed by the Ozark Mill & Elevator at
the time of his death.
AND
Woody, Rex Harry 17 Jan 1896 - 29 Apr 1949 CCR 12 May 1949
Resolution Whereas, Rex H. Woody was by the Supreme Ruler of the Universe
called from his earthly labors on the 29th day of April, 1949, and Whereas, Rex H.
Woody had united in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding
with the Ozarks Lions Club of Ozark, Missouri, and was in good standing therein at the
date of his departure, and Whereas Lion Woody has served faithfully in the discharge of
his duties as an officer of this Club and as a member of the Club has displayed an active
interest in the civic, social and moral welfare of this Community, and had for many years
contributed freely of his time and effort in carrying out the objectives and tenets of
Lionism and in making Liberty and Intelligence our Nation’s Safety, and Therefore, Be It
Resolved that in the death of said Lion Rex H. Woody, our Community has lost a useful
and patriotic citizen; our Lions Club has lost an active, true, loyal and devoted member
and wishing to make some note of its loss wit the passing of Lion Rex H. Woody, the
Lions Club of Ozark, Missouri, does hereby express its regret and does hereby express its
profound sympathy to his family and its thankfulness for his fellowship, understanding
and service. This resolution adopted this, the 10th day of May, 1949, by unanimous vote
of the Lions Club of Ozark, Missouri, at its regular meeting on said date and does order
that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of said Club records; that a
copy thereof be furnished the widow of the deceased, and a copy thereof is ordered
published in the Christian County Republican, a newspaper of Ozark, Missouri. Witness
our hands and seal of said Club this the 10th day of May, 1949. Clyde W. McConnell,
Acting President. Attest: David Moulton, Secretary.
Woody, Roger C. 12 Feb 1899 - 7 Feb 1993 Tuesday, Feb 9, 1993, The Kansas City Star
page B-5
[Note: Son of Charles Calvin & Rebecca Belle (Robertson) Woody; Grandson of James
Calvin & Rebecca Catherine Woody]
Roger C. Woody, 93, southwest Kansas City, died Feb. 7, 1993, at the home.
Cremation. Mr. Woody was born in Ozark, Mo and lived in Kansas City for 26 years, He
worked for the Federal Bureau of Public Roads, retiring in 1969. He was chief engineer
on the construction of an airport in Saverne, France from 1953 to 1957. He was a civil
engineer for the Metcalf-Hamilton Kansas City Bridge Co. working on the Alaska
Highway from 1942 to 1946. Earlier he was a civil engineer for the Missouri Highway
Department in Jefferson City. He attended Drury College, Springfield, He graduated from
Southwest Missouri State University, in Springfield in 1924, where he was a basketball
forward and football quarterback and a member of Sigma Ny fraternity. He was treasurer
of the Leawood Presbyterian Church from 1944 to 1986. His wife, Irene Woody, died in
1980. Survivors include a daughter, Pauline Thompson, Kansas City; a sister Catherine
Willie, Los Olivos, Calif; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Woody, William Lewis 9 Sep 1866 - 31 May 1947 CCR 5 Jun 1947 p1
[Note: Son of James Calvin & Rebecca Catherine (Wills) Woody; married Dec 1888
Effie Lawing Dec 1866 - 15 Jul 1929]
William Lewis Woody was born at Stockton, Calif., Sept. 9, 1866, the son of J.C.
and Catherine Wills Woody, and passed away at his home in Ozark May 31, 1947. At the
age of six, he moved with his family to a farm northeast of Ozark and grew to manhood
there. In 1885 he moved to Ozark where he engaged in the livery and hardware business.
For the past 55 years he has been engaged in the coal business in Ozark. His business
enterprises through the years proved successful. In December 1888, he was united in
marriage with Effie Lawing and to this union were born six children. His wife preceded
him in death July 15, 1929. He was converted to Christ more than 40 years ago and
united with the Ozark Methodist church. He was a member of Friend Lodge No. 352 of
Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, and was at one time a member of I.O.O.F. Finley
Lodge No. 206. He was also a charter member of the Shrine at Springfield. Surviving are
one daughter, Mrs. Reg Mapes of Ozark; five sons, Jean L. Woody of Knobnoster, Mo.,
Charles R. Woody of Pleasant Hill, Mo., Walter L. Woody of Buffalo, Mo., William B.
Woody of Springfield, and Clifford Woody of Cape Girardeau, Mo.; a host of other
relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon in the Chaffin
Funeral Home in Ozark by Rev. Floyd Hanks of Springfield. Interment was made in the
Hazelwood cemetery in Springfield under direction of Chaffin of Ozark.
Woolsey, Ruth Lenora (Tooker) 17 Nov 1957 - 2 May 2003
Ruth Lenora Woolsey, 45, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 2, 2003 at her
home. Ruth was born on November 17, 1957 in Pueblo, Colorado to Harry Tooker and
Verna Farnsworth Tooker. She was a graduate of Pueblo High School Class of 1976.
Surviving is a son, Donald Woolsey of Springfield; daughter Terra Petersen and husband
Marc of Springfield; two brothers, Leslie and Roger Tooker, both of Pueblo, Colo.; three
sisters, Mary Cravatt of Pueblo, Linda Miller of LaVern, Calif., and Sherry Parrish of
Brighton, Colo.; one granddaughter, Emily Woolsey; several aunts, uncles, cousins,
nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 9, 2003 at the Preston-Marsh
Funeral Home, Rogersville, with burial in the Springhill Cemetery. Visitation will be
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today. Springfield News-Leader, May 8, 2003.
Woosley, Catherine E. “Kate” 1890 - 5 May 1973 OH 10 May 1973 p4
ROGERSVILLE - Mrs. Catherine “Kate” E. Woosley, 82. of Route 2,
Rogersville, died at 11:45 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield, after a short
illness. Mrs. Woosley was a housewife and lived in the Rogersville area for the past 40
years. he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Mumford, 2051 South Lone Pine,
Springfield; two sons, Emette, 1658 South Jefferson, Springfield and Lewis “Bub” with
whom she made her hone; nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Marsh Funeral Chapel in Rogersville with Dr.
Henry H. Tyler officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield.
Wooten, Emma 1885 - 23 Jun 1969

CCR 30 Jan 1969 p8

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Wooten, 83, a lifelong resident for Stotts City,
were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Baptist church in the Baptist church in Stotts City with the
Rev. Glenn Dixon officiating. Burial was in Union Church Cemetery south of Stotts City
under direction of Max I. Fossett of Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Wooten died at 8:30 a.m. Thursday
in Joplin nursing home after an illness of seven months. She was a member of the Baptist
Church and Rebekah Lodge and the Order of Eastern Star at Sarcoxie. Surviving are a
son, Thurman, Sarcoxie; a sister, Mrs. Minnie Haile, Ozark; three grandchildren and
three great grandchildren.
Wooten, Letha Eugenia (Campbell) 5 Dec 1884 - 15 Nov 1969 CCR 20 Nov 1969 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Letha Eugenia Wooten, 84, Clever who died about noon
Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, were at 2 p.m. Monday in Cantrell Chapel in
Clever. Officiating were Charles Steffen and Eldon Townsend. Burial was in Crane
Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Wooten, who had been in failing health, was a patient in the
hospital one day. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dicia Lee Williams, Mulvane,
Kan.; one son, Ralph Wooten, Clever; one brother, Jeffery Campbell, Blytheville, Ark.;
one sister, Mrs. Hixey Thomas, Mira Loma, Calif.; six grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
AND
Wooten, Letha Eugenia (Campbell)
5 Dec 1884 - Nov 1969
Funeral services for Mrs. Letha Eugenia Wooten, 84, Clever, who died about
noon Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital, will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Cantrell
Chapel here. Officiating will be Charles Steffen and Eldon Townsend. Burial will be in
Crane Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Wooten, who had been in failing health, was a patient in
the hospital one day. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Dica Lee Williams,
Mulvane, Kan.; one son, Ralph, Clever; one brother, Jeffrey Campbell, Blytheville, Ark.;
one sister, Mrs. Hixey Thomas, Mira Loma, Calif.; six grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 15 November 1969 in the margin.
Word, Campbell Reginald “Reggie” 8 Aug 1882 - 10 Aug 1958 CCR 14 Aug 1958 p5
Funeral services for Campbell Reginald Word, 76, who died Sunday August 10 at
his home in Clever, were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever Baptist Church with
Rev. R. W. Forbis officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery under direction of
Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of the Clever community, he was a graduate of
Marionville College and served as a school teacher for 20 years, He was a member of Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nellie Word of the home; two
sons, Harl Word of Burbank, Calif, and Carl Word of Clever; four grandchildren; one
brother, D. L. Word of Willard, Mo.
Word, Carl H. 23 Jan 1931 - 7 Oct 1967 CCR 12 Oct 1967 p1
[Note: Son of C. R. & Nellie Agnes (Howerton) Word; probably a descendant of William
E. & Lucinda (Melton) Word who are buried in same cemetery]
Carl H. Word, 36, of Clever, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the University of
Missouri Medical Center at Columbia, where he had been a patient since Thursday.

Mr. Word was an employee of the Lily-Tulip Corporation and a member of the Mount
Sinai Baptist Church at Clever, where he serves as Sunday School Superintendent.
Survivors are his wife, Reva; two daughters, Kayla and Lisa and two sons, Blaine and
Gregory, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Moore, Ozark; and one brother, Harl,
Burbank, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mount Sinai Baptist
Church, with the Rev. L. VanDeMark and the Rev. U. John Holmes officiating. Burial
was in Frazier Cemetery at Clever, under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Word, Carl H. 23 Jan 1931 - Oct 1967
Carl H. Word, 36, of Clever, died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday at the University of
Missouri Medical Center at Columbia, where he had been a patient since Thursday. Mr.
Word was an employee of the Lily-Tulip Corporation and a member of the Mount Sinai
Baptist Church at Clever, where he served as Sunday School superintendent. Survivors
are his wife, Reva; two daughters, Kayla and Lisa, and two sons, Blaine and Gregory, all
of the home; his mother, Mrs. Nellie Moore, Clever; and one brother, Harl, Calif.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mount Sinai Baptist Church, with the
Rev. L. Van DeMark and the Rev. U. John Holmes officiating. Burial will be in Frazier
Cemetery at Clever, under direction of Harris of Nixa. In lieu of flowers, the family
requests that contributions be sent to the Heart Fund.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1967, in the margin.
Word, Harl Cummings 16 Jan 1908 - 17 Jan 1997 CCH-N 22 Jan 1997
[Note: Son of Reggie & Lottie (Cummings) Word; married Ruby; married Ruth Short 18
Apr 1906 - 19 Apr 1997]
Harl Cummings Word, 89, Springfield, died at 2:50 a.m. Friday, January 17,
1997, in Mt. Vernon Park Care Center, Springfield. Harl was born January 16, 1908, in
Clever, the son of Reggie and Lottie Cummings Word. He retired from Lockheed
Aircraft with 30 years of service. He enjoyed his garden and being an amateur ham radio
operator. He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ruby Word, and a brother,
Carl. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Short Word, Springfield, and a son, Robert Word
and his wife, Gladys, Springfield. Visitation was from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. A private
graveside service was held Monday in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Willard, Mo., under the
direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark.
Word, Reva Pauline (Sims) 23 Jan 1931 - 19 Feb 2005 SN-L 20 Feb 2005
Reva Pauline Word, 74, Clever, passed peacefully February 19, 2005. Reva was a
lifelong resident of the Clever and Boaz areas, having been born January 23, 1931 to
Hershel and Wilma (Blades) Sims who preceded her in death. She attended Wise Hill
grade school and graduated from Clever High School as valedictorian of the class of
1949. She married Carl H. Word on January 18, 1952. He preceded her in death on
October 7, 1967. She lovingly reared their four children following his passing and taught
them the values of love, honesty, integrity, and responsibility. She was a member of Mt.
Sinai Baptist Church at Boaz for many years and served as financial secretary of the
congregation for 25 years. In recent years she joined her membership with the First
Baptist Church of Clever and enjoyed many friends there. She is survived by four

children and their spouses, Blaine and Christine (Stolzer) Word, St. Louis, Greg and Debi
(Huff) Word, Jefferson City, Kayla and Doug Logan, Republic, and Lisa and David Ivie,
Rogers, Ark.; nine grandchildren, Joe, Adam, and Michelle Word, St. Louis, Gabe and
Jake Word, Jefferson City, Daniel and Ben Logan, Republic, and Reid and Kate Ivie
Rogers, Ark.; a brother, Ray Gene Sims, Clever; an aunt, Polly Ottendorf, Republic; and
nieces, nephew, cousins, and many loving friends. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m.
Monday, February 21, 2005, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever, with Pastor Doug Richey
officiating. Burial will follow in Frazier Cemetery. The funeral home will be open at 3
p.m. Sunday, with visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation
to the charity of your choice.
Workizer, Arnold F. 24 May 1920 - 27 Jul 2006 SN-L 30 Jul 2006
[Note: Son of Harry G.& Rachel (Youngblood) Workizer; married 25 Aug 1945 Marjorie
A. Prince]
Arnold F. Workizer, USAF Res. (Ret.), age 86, of Joplin, Mo., passed away at
12:20 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2006, at a Springfield, Mo., health care center. Born May
24, 1920, in Joplin, he was the son of the late Harry G. Workizer and Rachel
(Youngblood) Workizer. A Joplin resident most of his lifetime, he was a 1937 graduate
of Joplin High School, graduated from Joplin Junior College and received his degree in
Mechanical Engineering from Kansas University at Lawrence. He was a U.S. Air Force
veteran of World War II, serving in the European and North African Theaters of
Operation. He was a Bombardier and Navigator and flew over 40 missions over Germany
and North Africa. He retired with the rank of Major from the Air Force Reserve in 1980.
He was also a 30-year resident of Carthage. He retired as a vice president and general
manager of Carthage Marble Corp. after nearly 40 years of service, the first 10 of which
he managed the cost accounting department. During his time with the company he helped
with the initial development of the underground business facilities and was instrumental
in the development and growth of the crushed products division. Using some of the last
Carthage marble, he and his sons built custom pool tables, which helped fund his
children's college education. Later, he helped his children in their own business
endeavors. He coached Youth baseball and was former president of the Carthage Pony
League. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Joplin and Carthage and
Robert S. Thurman American Legion Post No. 13. On August 25, 1945, he married
Marjorie A. Prince in Joplin. She survives. Additional survivors include two sons, Dave
Workizer and wife, Peggy, of Ozark, Mo., and Dale Workizer of Springfield, Mo.; three
grandchildren, Randy Workizer and wife, Tina, of Ozark, Chad Workizer of Springfield,
Robyn Cole and husband, Brandon, of Ozark; two great grandchildren, Megan and Davin
Workizer, both of Ozark; a sister, Virginia L. Walker of Oronogo, Mo.; and several
nieces and nephews. A sister, Mildred Giett, preceded him in death. Funeral services will
be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 31 in Parker Chapel with Floyd Weston, minister, and
Rev. Bob Simon officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery with
military rites. Memorial contributions may be made to American Legion Post No. 13 in
care of the mortuary. Following the graveside services, the family invites friends and
family for a celebration of life which will be held in the Oak Room of the Holiday Inn
located on South Range Line in Joplin.
Workman, Alfred Noah 20 May 1865 - 21 Sep 1949 CCR 29 Sep 1949

[Note: Son of Richard Truax "Kit" & Eliza Jane (Mitchell) Workman; married 4 Dec
1890 CCM Lucy Frances Elliott 10 Jun 1864 - 15 Jul 1948]
Alfred Noah Workman, 84, lifelong resident of Christian county and retired
farmer, died suddenly of a heart attack in his home at Garrison Wednesday night, Sept.
21. He is survived by three sons, John Workman of St. John, Kan., Frank Workman of
Ravendale, Calif., and Henry Workman of Garrison; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Stevens of
Garrison; five brothers, John Workman of Taneyville, William Workman of Garrison,
Millard, Richard, Franklin and Harrison Workman of Chadwick; 14 grandchildren, and a
great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon in the Garrison
Union church by Rev. Roy Shipman. Burial was in the Garrison cemetery under direction
of Harris of Chadwick.
Workman, Anna Muriel (Bray) 11 Jan 1913 - 21 Nov 1950 CCR 30 Nov 1950
[Note: Daughter of Jesse Ernest & Ethel (Clevenger) Bray; married Cecil Lester
Workman 9 Jan 1902 - 13 Apr 1986]
Mrs. Lester Workman, 37, committed suicide Tuesday morning at the family
home two miles south of Ozark on highway 65. She was found by a son, Lester, Jr.,
shortly before noon in the family car in the garage. She had fixed a piece of hose from the
exhaust to the interior of the car. Death was attributed to carbon monoxide poisoning.
Probable time of death according to Coroner T. B. Chaffin, was about 11 am. Neighbors
said Mrs. Workman had been in ill health and was worried and despondent. She was born
January 11, 1913 in the McCracken community, the daughter of J. E. and Ethel
Clevenger Bray and spent her entire life in Christian County. She was married to Lester
Workman in 1929, and two sons were born to them. She is survived by her husband, two
sons, Lester, Jr. and Jim; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bray of McCracken, and two
brothers, Robert of Springfield and Maurice Bray of Kansas City, Ks. Funeral services
were set for Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Chaffin Funeral Home Chapel with
burial to be in the Shipman Cemetery near Shady Grove.
Workman, Bertha M. 23 Nov 1879 - 17 Jul 1966 CCR 21 Jul 1966 p1
[Note: married William Marion Workman 12 Mar 1869 - 10 Apr 1947 - SSDI gives death
date as 15 Jul 1966 ]
Mrs. Bertha M. Workman, 86, a resident of the Sparta and Ozark communities
most of her life, died at 9:45 a.m. Sunday July 17 in the Bilyeu Nursing Home in Ozark.
A member of the Sparta Christian Church, she is survived by three sons, Lester and Gene,
both of Ozark and Lloyd of Sparta; one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Dye, Reeds Springs; 13
grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Belt, Springfield and
Mrs. Nellie Arbuckle, Whittier, Calif. Funeral services were at 2 o’clock Tuesday
afternoon in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Ozark, with Dwayne Bray officiating. Burial
was in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta.
Workman, Carole Sue (Loveland) 11 Sep 1941 - 14 May 1996 CCH-N 18 May 1996
[Note: Daughter of Clarence B. & Franc Marie (Stull) Loveland]
Carole Sue Loveland Workman, age 54, of Sparta, died Tuesday, May 14,1996, in
Nixa Park Care Center. She was born September 11, 1941 and was the daughter of
Clarence B. and Franc Marie (Stull) Loveland. She was an employee of Fasco Industries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Dorothy Helen Loveland; and a
brother, James Clarence Loveland. Survivors include a son, Ray Lee Workman, Ozark, a
daughter, Jenny Workman, Ozark; a granddaughter, Meranda Paige Workman; five
brothers, Don Loveland, Ozark, Jack Loveland, Sparta, Raymond Loveland, Rogersville,
Jerry Loveland, Ava, and Jim Loveland, Springfield, and three sisters, Alice Sanders,
Ozark, Mary Carey, Ozark, and Betty Stull, Buffalo. Funeral services were Thursday,
May 16, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Carl Thompson officiating.
Workman, Chester Manford 3 Jun 1914 - 9 Apr 1991 NN-E 18 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of George and Lora Robinson Workman; married 6 Feb 1932 Lovie L.
Monger 8 Nov 1914 - 21 Mar 2000]
Chester Manford Workman, 76, Ozark, died at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 1991,
in St. John's 's Regional Health Center, Springfield. He was born June 3, 1914 in
Christian County to George and Lora Robinson Workman. On Feb. 6, 1932, he was
married to Lovie Monger. In 1938, he went to work in the Groundhog Mines. After nine
years, he began working for the Christian County Telephone Co. He also worked for a
short time at Campbell's Garage in Ozark. After 10 years at the Joe Howard Lime Quarry,
in 1956 he went to work for the Missouri State Highway Department, where he worked in
maintenance until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by twin sons, Floyd, and Lloyd Workman, who died shortly
after birth; his mother and father ; three sisters, Nora Kessinger, Birgie Tuttle and Evalee
Brown; and a brother, Loyal "Bud" Workman. Survivors include his wife of 59 years,
Lovie, of the home; a son, Royal "Frog" Workman, Sparta, two daughters, Lois Day,
Ozark, and LeeAnna Keene, Highlandville; seven grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Services were Saturday in Colonial Chapel, Ozark, with the Rev. Bob
Daniels officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Workman, Clyde 9 Jun 1914 - 31 Dec 1965 CCR 6 Jan 1966 p3
[Note: Son of William Marion & Bertha A. ( ) Workman; married Norma Lorene
Johnson 24 Apr 1916 - 8 Jul 1998]
Clyde Workman, 51, a lifelong resident of the Sparta community, died at 6:10
p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Workman, a member of
the Fairview Baptist Church, is survived by his wife, Norma; two sons, Joe, Sparta and
Randy of the home; three grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Workman, Ozark; a
sister, Mrs. Agnes Dye, Forsyth; and three brothers, Lester and Gene of Ozark and Lloyd
of Sparta. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel in Ozark. The
Rev. Donald Mabe officiated and burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Workman, Donald R., Capt. 1942 - 21 Jul 1970 CCR 30 Jul 1964 p1
Graveside services for Army Sgt. First Class Don Workman, 41, will be at 1 p.m.
Friday at National Cemetery in Springfield, with the Rev. Ralph Manness officiating,
Burial will be under direction of Thieme. A military service will be held at graveside.
Stationed at Fort Richardson, Alaska, the soldier died in a hunting accident in September
1963 on Beaver Lake, near Anchorage. The body was recovered July 20. Mrs. Jewell
Workman, his wife, lives at 427 Kimbrough, Springfield and his grandfather, Millard
Workman, lives at Chadwick.

AND
Workman, Donald R., Capt. 1942 - 21 Jul 1970 CCR 13 Aug 1970 p1
[Note: Son of Marion Eugene “Gene” & Lea (Garrett) Workman]
Ozark Soldier Vietnam Victim
The Army had confirmed the Vietnam death of a 27-year-old Ozark soldier. Dead
is Capt. Donald R. Workman, first reported missing July 21 in the wake of a night attack
on a defensive position he occupied. Capt. Workman, a 1968 graduate of West Point, was
with the 101st Airborne Division. He attended elementary schools in both Sparta and
Ozark, and was a 1961 graduate of Kirkwood High School, Kirkwood, Mo. He entered
the Army in 1962 and was appointed two years later to West Point by former Rep.
Thomas B. Curtis, Capt. Workman was designated No. 2 in aptitude for service at West
Point and was captain of the lacrosse team. He was a member of the First Baptist Church
of Sparta. Surviving are his father, Marion E. “Gene” Workman, Route 1, Ozark; his
mother, Mrs. Lea Farrell, St. Louis; a sister, Miss Karen Jean Workman, St. Louis; and
his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Garrett, Springfield. Services will be announced
by Harris of Ozark.
AND
Workman, Donald R., Capt. 1942 - 21 Jul 1970 CCR 20 Aug 1970 p8
Full military rites for Capt. Donald R. Workman, 27, of Ozark, were held in the
West Point Military Cemetery Chapel, West Point, N. Y. at 2 p.m. Monday with burial in
West Point Cemetery. Capt. Workman was killed July 21 in Vietnam.
Workman, Earl F. “Boog” 24 Nov 1905 - 6 Jul 1961
CCR 13 Jul 1961 p1
[Note: Son of Richard F. “Babe” & Susan (Clayton) Workman; mar/ 1 Inez Weagley;
mar/2 Hazel (Weter) Kolar 5 Jan 1909 - 12 Oct 1970]
Services for E. F. “Boog” Workman, 56, lifelong resident of Chadwick, who died
at 5:15 a.m. Thursday at Springfield Baptist Hospital were at 2 p.m. Sunday in the
Chadwick High School auditorium with the Rev. Don Downes officiating, Burial was in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mrs. Workman had been
employed by the Chadwick school system for the past 30 years. He was a school
custodian for a number of years and for the past several years had been a bus driver. He is
survived by his wife, Hazel of Chadwick, one daughter, Betty Stevenson of Tacoma,
Wash,; one step-son, Marion Kolar of 838 South Kickapoo in Springfield; two grandsons,
two step granddaughters, and his mother, Mrs. Susan Workman of Chadwick.
Workman, Edith Louise (Ward) Claypool 1 Nov 1922 - 14 Nov 2003 SN-L 16 Nov
2003
[Note: Daughter of Blond & Belle (Maynard) Ward; married 23 Mar 1943 Glenn
Claypool; married second ? Workman]
Edith Louise Workman, age 81, of Springfield, passed away at 2:57 a.m. Friday,
Nov. 14, 2003, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born November 11, 1922, in
Springfield, to Blond and Belle Maynard Ward. She was a graduate of Republic High
School and lived all of her adult life in Springfield. After her children were grown, Edith
became a Certified Nurse's Aide and began a very enjoyable career in home health care
as a caregiver. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church. Edith was a dedicated
and loving sister, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved life and lived it with great

zest and fun. Her sweet spirit and smile will be remembered and missed by everyone. Her
family wishes to thank the special caregivers at Ozark Riverview Manor for their love
and special touches during her stay there and in her passing. In addition to her parents,
she was preceded in death by four brothers, Elwin, Harold, Herschel and Howard Ward.
Edith is survived by four sons, Leroy (Gina) Claypool, Arvada, Colo., Danny Claypool,
Morgan's Point Resort, Texas, Charles (Cathy) Claypool, Steve (Stacey) Claypool, and
daughter Mary (Don) Barnard, all of Springfield; sister Helen Regelbrugge, Kansas City,
Mo.; nine grandchildren, Jason and Eric Claypool, Carey Jones, Matthew and Meredith
Claypool, Christopher and Courtney Claypool, and Alysia and Justin Barnard; three great
grandchildren, Angus T. Jones, and Zane and Shaelyn Claypool; and a special cousin,
Clara Wright, Springfield. Graveside services and burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 18, 2003, in Hazelwood Cemetery with the Rev. Bud Everett officiating. Visitation
will be from 3 to 4 p.m. today in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. Memorials may be
made to American Diabetes Association, 1944-A E. Sunshine, Springfield, MO 65804.
Workman, Geneva (St. John) 1 Jun 1929 - 3 May 1999 CCH-N 19 May 1999
[Note: Daughter of Frank Hiram & Ruth (Johns) St. John; married Marion Eugene
Workman 29 Feb 1920 - 17 Aug 1999]
Geneva Workman, age 69, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Monday , May 3,
1999 at her home. Mrs. Workman was born June 1, 1929 in Sparta, Missouri. She was
united in marriage in 1951 to Marion Eugene Workman and worked as an inspector for
General Electric until her retirement in 1992. She was a member of the Sparta Church of
Christ. Geneva is survived by: her husband, Gene; two daughters, Sandra Campbell and
her husband, Elza, Ozark, and Karin Loke and her husband Mike, Hawaii; six
grandchildren, Angela Duff and her husband Steve, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Steven
Campbell and his wife Christie, South Carolina, Lori Whitaker and her husband Tracy,
Boaz, Eric Loke and his wife, Frances, Irvine, California, Christine Loke and her
husband, Rob Viernes, Hawaii, and Jason Loke, San Diego, California; three greatgrandchildren, Jessica, McKenzie and Alexis Duff; a brother, Walter St. John and his
wife, Eloise, Bruner; two nieces, Anita Jo Roberts and Marilyn Millsap; and many other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Hiram St. John and
Ruth (Johns) St. John; a son, Donald Workman; and a nephew, Keith St. John. Memorial
contributions may be made to Fair Haven Children's Home. Funeral services was held at
2 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark with Greely Kirkpatrick officiating.
Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation was Wednesday in the funeral home.
Workman, Gerald C. 29 Dec 1917 - 14 Oct 1965 CCR 21 Oct 1965 p1
[Note: Son of William Marion & Bertha Workman; married Jewell Shelton]
A 47-year-old Sparta resident took his own life Thursday, Oct. 14, according to
Christian County Coroner, Dean Harris. Officials said Gerald C. Workman, a farmer and
stockman, apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning. According to authorities, he
apparently ran a hose from the exhaust pipe of his pickup truck into the cab of the
vehicle. Workman had gone to check some livestock about 1 1/2 miles northeast of
Sparta shortly before he was found at 10 a.m. by his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Jerry Kirksey, Houston. They also went to the farm to check on livestock. Harris
ambulance attendants unsuccessfully administered artificial respiration on the way to St.

John’s Hospital in Springfield. Workman had been despondent and was in failing health,
said officials. A member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Workman is survived by his
wife, Jewell; a son, Jerry, Sparta; the daughter, Mrs. Jerry Kirksey, Houston; a sister,
Mrs. Agnes Dye, Forsyth; four brothers, Lester and Gene, both of Ozark, and Lloyd and
Clyde, both of Sparta; his mother, Mrs. Bertha Workman, Ozark; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris Chapel here with burial in Sparta
Cemetery.
Workman, Henry A. 24 Sep 1907 - 12 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Son of Noah Alfred & Lucy (Elliott) Workman; married Selma A. 31 Dec 1909 2 Sep 1998]
Henry A. Workman, 80, of Garrison, died March 12 at Primrose Place,
Springfield. Services for Mr. Workman were held Tuesday at the Harris Chapel, Ozark,
with the Rev. Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial was in Garrison Cemetery. Mr. Workman
was a lifelong resident of the Garrison community. He and his wife operated the
Workman Grocery there for 44 years prior to his retirement. He was an ardent hunter and
outdoorsman. His survivors include his wife, Selma, of the home; two sons, Paul, Kissee
Mills, and Darrell, Springfield; three grandchildren, Brad Workman of Oldfield, and
Doug and Paula Workman of Kissee Mills; three great-grandchildren, Kit, Miles and
John Workman; one sister, Mrs. Mary Stevens, Garrison; and several nieces and
nephews.
Workman, Henry C. 2 Jun 1891 - 4 May 1977 OH 12 May 1977 p10
[Note: Son of Samuel & Martha E. (McCoy) Workman; married Nettie P. Weisenberg
22 Apr 1894 - 30 Nov 1944]
FORSYTH - Services for longtime resident of Christian and Taney counties,
Henry C. Workman, 85, of Forsyth, were at 2 p.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel at Ozark.
The Rev. Clifford Day will officiate and burial was in Shipman Cemetery near Sparta.
Mr. Workman, a retired farmer, died at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday of natural causes in Rolling
Hills Nursing Home in Branson. A native of Sparta, he had lived in Christian County
until moving to Taney County and Forsyth in 1933. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs.
Florene Hansen, Forsyth; a brother, Mike Workman, Ozark; two grandchildren, two great
grandchildren, a step grandchild and two step great grandchildren.
Workman, Hobart “Hobe” 14 Oct 1897 - 16 Feb 1956 CCR 1 Mar 1956 p 1
Funeral services attended by an estimated 700 persons were held Wednesday,
Feb. 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick school auditorium for Hobart Workman, 58, who
died Feb 16 at his home in Stockton, Calif. “Hobe” as he was familiarly known to his
many friends was a native of Chadwick and a barber there for many years before going to
California, He served with the United State Navy in World War I. He was converted in
early life and was especially active in church work in his later years. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Bess Roberts Workman of Stockton, Calif; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F.
Workman of Chadwick; a brother, Earl Workman of Chadwick; a nephew, Gene Holt of
Chadwick; a niece, Mrs. Betty Stevenson of Tacoma, Wash; other relatives and a host of
friends. Rev. Tip Keithley. officiated at the funeral services and burial was in Chadwick
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa.

Workman, Howard Eugene 7 Jun 1942 - 8 Jun 2003 CCH-N 18 Jul 2003
[Note: Son of Bud & Pearl (Lewis) Workman]
Howard Eugene Workman, 61, Tucson, Ariz., died June 8, 2003, in his home. He
was born June 7, 1942, in Rogersville, the son of Bud and Pearl (Lewis) Workman. At an
early age, he was saved in Victory Baptist Church, Ozark. He worked as a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Rex Workman and Tom
Workman. Survivors include his mother, Pearl Workman, Ozark; two sons, Scott
Workman, Springfield, and Rick Workman, Bruner; one daughter, Loretta Workman,
Tucson, Ariz.; one stepson, Neil Workman, Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren; two sisters,
Hazel Toothman, Clovis, Calif, and Helen Walker, Springfield; and two brothers, John
Workman and Raymond Workman, Ozark. Following cremation, private memorial
services will be held in Tucson, Ariz.
Workman, Ina Jane (Kessinger) Rhodes 31 Mar 1879 - 15 Jul 1969 CCR 17 Jul 1969
p8
[Note: Daughter of Andrew Jackson & Georgia Ann (Wade) Kessinger; married Richard
Frank Workman 13 Dec 1897 - 6 Feb 1977]
Mrs. Ina Jane Workman, 70, of Ozark, a lifelong resident of Christian County,
died at 3:23 p.m. Tuesday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a lingering illness. A
member of Prospect Baptist Church south of Ozark, Mrs. Workman is survived by her
husband, Frank; a son, Eldon Rhodes, Ozark; a brother, Henry Kessinger, Rt. 1. Ozark;
two sister, Mrs. Ralph Rhodes, Rt. 1, Ozark and Mrs. Earlin Ford, Springfield; four
grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in
Prospect Baptist Church. Burial will be in Prospect Cemetery under the direction of
Adams of Ozark.
Workman, James Toups 24 Jun 1904 - 12 May 1979 OH 17 May 1979 p6
[Note: Son of James & Beatrice (Kassel) Workman. married 28 Oct 1928 Mildred
Lorena Farmer 7 Nov 1908 - 3 Apr 1991]
Funeral services for James T. Workman, 75 of Ozark, were held Tuesday in the
Harris Chapel with the Revs. L. E. Reynolds and Bob Shank officiating. Burial was in
Ozark Cemetery. Mr. Workman died last Saturday at his home after a lone illness.
Workman was born in French Village, Ill. Beginning as a dental laboratory technician in
Wichita, Kan. in 1920, he moved to Pittsburg, Pa. in 1935, where he managed American
Dental Laboratory, for 12 years. In 1947, he became owner and manager of Enid Dental
Laboratory in Enid, Okla., retiring in 1968. He was a member of the Enid Lions Club.
Moving to Ozark in 1970, he was a member of Ozark United Methodist church.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred; a son, Dr. James L. Workman, LaJolla, Calif.; two
granddaughters, a brother, Albert, Devins, Texas; and a sister, Mrs. Edna Kline, Wichita,
Kan.
AND
Workman, James Toups 24 Jun 1904 - 12 May 1979 OH 24 May 1979 p7
We would like to express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown us
during the illness and loss of our husband and father. The prayers, cards, food and visits

will always be remembered. Mrs. James T. Workman, Dr. and Mrs. James L. Workman,
Kim & Mary.
Workman, Kelle Ann 1965 - 1 Jul 1989 OH 13 1989
[Note: Daughter of Stanley & Joan Workman; was kidnapped while mowing the
Dogwood Cemetery and found murdered in a creek alongside T highway several days
later]
Kelle Ann Workman, 24, of Dogwood, was found July 7 at 7 p.m. in Christian
County east of Oldfield. She had apparently died approximately one week earlier.
Services for Miss Workman were held July 11 in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Chapel, Ava,
with Father Robert Gilmore and Brother Dale Ross officiating. Burial was in Dogwood
Cemetery. Kelle Ann was self-employed, and was a member of the Pleasant Ridge
Southern Baptist Church in Dogwood. She is survived by her parents, Stanley and Joan
Workman, Dogwood; a brother, Marc Workman,: Springfield; a sister, Pamela Workman,
of the home; her paternal grandparents, Jerry and Freeda Workman, Seymour; relatives
and friends.
Workman, Lovie L. (Monger) 8 Dec 1914 - 21 Mar 2000 CCH-N 29 Mar 2000
[Note: Daughter of Lloyd & Gracie Kit (McHaffie) Monger; married 6 Feb 1931 Chester
Manford Workman 6 Jun 1914 - 9 Apr 1991]
Lovie L. Workman, 85, Ozark, Missouri, passed away at 3:27 p.m. Tuesday,
March 21, 2000, in St. John's Regional Medical Center, Springfield. She was born
December 8, 1914, to Lloyd and Gracie Kit (McHaffie) Monger and was a lifelong
resident of Christian County. On Feb. 6, 1932, she was united in marriage to Chester
Workman. Lovie worked for Ozark Cheese Factory for over 27 years and was a faithful
member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ozark. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed her
beautiful flowers. Her caring for others was enormous, she was. often seen deliv ering
home cooked meals or offering help to her many friends. She is survived by one son,
Royal Wade Workman and wife Shirley Ann, McCracken; two daughters Lois Day and
husband Clifford, Ozark, and Lee Anna Keene, McCracken; one sister Dovie Monger,
Springfield; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; other relatives and many
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, infant twin sons, and
three sisters. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25, 2000 in Barnes
Family Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. John Hyde officiating. Burial followed in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2000 in the funeral home.
At the families request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
American Heart Association, PO Box 30638, Columbia, Missouri 65205-3638. This obit
may be found at www.legacy.com.
Workman, Lloyd R. 6 Oct 1907 - 10 Jul 1977 OH 4 Aug 1977 p10
[Note: Son of William Marion & Bertha M. Workman]
The family of Lloyd R. Workman wishes to extend their appreciation to Rolling
Acres and Skaggs Memorial Hospital and friends who so freely gave of their prayers and
services during the loss of our father, grandfather and brother. Jackie L. Workman,
Daniel P. Workman, Agnes Dye and Family, Lester Workman and Family and Gene
Workman and family.

Workman, Marion Eugene 29 Feb 1920 - 17 Aug 1999 CCH-N 25 Aug 1999
[Note: Son of Marion & Bertha (Taulman) Workman; married Geneva St. John 1 Jun
1929 - 3 May 1999]
Marion Eugene Workman, age 79, of Ozark, died Thursday, August 17,1999 in
St. John's Regional Health Center. He was born February 29, 1920 in Sparta and was the
son of Marion and Bertha (Taulman) Workman. He served his country in the U.S. Army
during World War II. On August 8, 1951 he and his wife, Geneva were married. She
preceded him in death on May 3, 1999. He was also preceded in death by a son, Captain
Donald Workman, a sister, Agnes Dye, and four brothers, Lester, Lloyd, Clyde and
Gerald Workman. Mr. Workman was employed by Sweetheart Cup Company until
retirement in 1980. He was a member of Sparta Church of Christ. Survivors include: two
daughters, Karin Loke and her husband Mike, Kailua, Hawaii, and Sandra Campbell and
her husband Elza, Ozark; six grandchildren, Eric Loke and his wife Frances, Irvine,
California, Christine Loke and her husband Rob Viernes, Hawaii, Jason Loke, San Diego,
California, Angela Duff and her husband Steve, Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Steven
Campbell and his wife Christie, Magnolia, Arkansas, and Lori Whitaker and her husband,
Tracy, Boaz; and three great-grandchildren, Jessica, McKenzie and Alexis Duff. Funeral
services were 10 a.m. Friday, August 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Greely
Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be
made to Fair Haven Children's Home.
Workman, Lucy Frances (Elliott) 10 Jun 1864 - 15 Jul 1948 CCR 15 Jul 1948
[Note: married 4 Dec 1890 CCM Alfred Noah Workman 20 May 1865 - 21 Sep 1949 ]
Mrs. Lucy Workman was born June 10, 1864, and passed away at her home in
Garrison, Mo., on July 15, 1948. She was united in marriage on December 3, 1890, to
Noah Workman and to this union five children were born. One son, Newt, preceded her
in death 31 years ago. Surviving are her husband, Noah; three sons, John of St. John,
Kans., Frank of Ozark and Henry of Garrison; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Stevents of
Garrison; 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter; three brothers, a host of friends
and other relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, July 17, in the Union
Church at Garrison with Rev. Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the church
cemetery under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Chadwick.
Workman, Mary Margaret (Fann)
20 Apr 1911 - 8 Feb 1968 CCR 15 Feb
1968 p1
[Note: name from tombstone is Mary rather than May; married Robert Edward “Ed”
Workman 25 Dec 1887 - 4 Nov 1966]
Ozark Woman Takes Own Life
Mrs. May Margaret Workman, 56, of Ozark, who was employed in the coffe shop
in St. John’s Hoapital, apparently took her own life late Wednesday night or early
Thursday, Feb 8. Coroner Dean Harris of Christian County reported. When Mrs.
Workman didn’t report for work Thursday morning, hospital officials contacted her
relatives and then a neighbor, Mrs. Jessie Chaffin. Harris said Mrs. Chaffin, upon finding
Mrs. Workman’s car in the garage, called sheriff’s deputies who found Mrs. Workman’s
body in the car shortly after noon. Harris said death was due to asphyxiation. A hose was

run from the car’s exhaust in a window of the car, he said. The coronorer said she was
still dressed in clothing she apparently had worn to work Wednesday. She had left the
hospital at 9 p.m. Mrs. Workman had been despondant since the death of her husband
Edward in 1966, Harris related. However, she had bought a home in Springfield and was
in the process of moving. Surviving are four step-daughters, Mrs. A. M. Alexander,
Springfield, Mrs. Mae Morrisett, Sacramento, Calif., Mrs. Novella West, Halltown and
Mrs. Eileen Stott, Ava; and four brothers, Herman Fann of Springfield, Raymond of Del
Ray, Calif. and Albert and John, both of Seymour. Funeral services were at 2 p.m.
Saturday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Guy Lawyer and the Rev. Clifford Day
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery.
Workman, Mike 1909 - 13 May 1960
CCR 19 May 1960 p4
[Note: Son of Millard Fillmore and Nancy Catherine (Anderson) Workman; married 30
Mar 1932 Helen Louise Gardner 31 Jan 1917 – 14 Dec 1994 who married second Boyd
Armstrong; married second Nadine 1915 - 1992]
Funeral services for Mike Workman, 51, Sparta, killed Friday in a highway
accident near Oldfield were at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sparta Christian Church. The Rev.
Faust Matthews officiated. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery with Harris of Nixa in charge.
He is survived by his wife, Nadine; three sons, Mickey, Jim and M. F., all of the home;
two daughters, Mrs. Nancy Roller, Sparta and Mrs. Peggy Webb, Sunnyside, Wash.; his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Workman, Chadwick; a step-son, John Wade, Portland, Ore.;
two brothers, Jerry, Yakima, Wash. and Sgt. First Class Don Workman, stationed in
Turkey with the Army; two sisters, Mrs. Edith Walters, Springfield and Mrs. Opal
Harmon, Garrison and nine grandchildren. One son, Jim, was reported to be in fair
condition at Springfield Baptist Hospital. Another, Mickey, was released after being
treated for injuries suffered in the accident.
Workman, Mildred L. (Farmer) 7 Nov 1908 - 3 Apr 1991 NN-E 11 Apr 1991
[Note: Daughter of Louis Newton & Grace Adelia (Monroe) Farmer; married James
Toups Workman 24 Jun 1904 - 12 May 1979]
Mildred L. Workman, 82, Ozark, died Wednesday, April 3, 1991, in Ozark
Nursing and Care Center. She was born in Kansas City Nov. 7, 1908, the daughter of
Louis "Newt" and Grace Monroe Farmer. Most of her life was spent in the Ozark area.
She was a member of the Ozark United Methodist Church. Her husband, James T.
Workman, preceded her in death in 1979. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law,
Dr. James L. and Ann Workman, Poway, Calif.; a granddaughter, Karen Kimberly
Workman, Modesto, Calif.; and three sisters, Dorothy Moore, Roxcena Deeds and Dede
Flood, all of Ozark. Services were Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the
Rev. Harold Spradling and Michael Walters officiating. Singers were Patty McDaniel and
Darrell Hinds, accompanied by Marian Matthews. Burial was in Ozark Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri, 3653 South
Avenue, Springfield, Mo. 65890-0730.
Workman, Millard F. 19 Oct 1878 - 26 Oct 1968 CCR 31 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of Richard Truax "Kit" & Eliza Jane (Mitchell) Workman; married Nancy C.
Anderson 16 Jan 1887 - 6 Aug 1960]

Graveside services for Millard F. Workman, 90, Chadwick, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Garrison Cemetery with the Rev. James Melton officiating. Burial was under
direction of Harris of Ozark. A lifelong resident of Christian County, Mr. Workman died
at 10 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital after a short illness. Surviving are a
son Jerry, Yakima, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Harmon, Garrison and Mrs. Edith
Wolters, Springfield; 19 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.
Workman, Millard F. “Muff” 15 Dec 1943 - 2 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p1
[Note: Son of Mike & Nadine (?) Workman; married 15 Apr 1961 Helen Joyce Melton;
married 5 Oct 1965 Gail Ruth Fast; married 27 Jun 1974 Carol Jean Burkhart]
AND
Walker, Donna 1953 - 3 May 1975 OH 8 May 1975 p1
Mishaps have plagued this area the last few days. Friday night after 10 p.m.
Millard F. Workman, 30 year old Sparta man, was walking along Highway 65 near James
River when he was struck by a car driven by a St. Joseph man. Known to most as “Muff”.
Workman lived at Sparta most of his life. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean; a son,
Mike of Ozark; three daughters, Bobbie of Ozark and Nadra and Billie, both of Kansas
City; his mother, Mrs. Nadine Workman, Sparta; a half-brother, John Wade of Ozark;
two brothers, Mickey of Ozark and Jim of Chadwick; and two half-sisters, Mrs. Nancy
Roller, Sparta and Mrs. Peggy Webb, Grandview, Wash. Services were held at 2:30 p.m.
Monday in Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial was
in Sparta Cemetery.
Saturday night, Donna Walker, 21, of Republic and her 24-year-old companion
Phil Golden, also of Republic were on an outing at the Hootentown Arch, a natural bridge
over James River, just west of the county line. It was reported Donna was collecting
wood for a campsite when she fell from the arch which is about 130 feet high. He
companion grabbed for her, and he too went over the side. Donna apparently died at the
scene. Phil was last reported in satisfactory condition, after being admitted to St. John’s
Hospital.
A Monday evening accident north of Ozark on Highway 65 at Christian County
Route CC resulted in injury to five persons. Taken to Cox Medical Center were Gerald
Lee Bloomer, 16, Ozark, suffered head lacerations and possible head injuries; his mother,
Mrs. Treva Bloomer, 44, received a right leg fracture; her son, Tim, 17, released after
treatment of facial lacerations and other injuries, and Jamie Morris, 18, Rogersville,
admitted to the intensive care unit with head and shoulder injuries. The Thomas youth
was driving west on CC when he apparently pulled from a stop sign onto the path of a
pickup driven by Gerald Bloomer.
AND
Workman, Millard F. “Muff” 15 Dec 1943 - 2 May 1975 OH 12 Jun 1975 p11
We would like to thank all our friends and neighbors for the food, flowers, cards
and all acts of kindness shown during the loss of our loved one. Special thanks to the
Harris Funeral Home and Rev. James Applegate. Nadine Workman. Mr. and Mrs.
Michael Workman. Mr. and Mrs. John Wade. Nancy Roller, Peggy Wade. Mike,
Robbie, Nedrye and Billie Workman.
Workman, Minda E. (Johnson) 24 Dec 1880 - 24 Mar 1951 CCR 24 Mar 1951

[Note: married Samuel J. Workman 22 Feb 1879 - 24 Feb 1927]
Mrs. Minda E. Workman, 68, who spent her entire life in Christian and Taney
counties, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clysta Baker, at Dickens. She
was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include another daughter, Mrs. Olia
Baker of Dickens; two brothers, Shack Johnson of Sparta and John Johnson of Oak
Grove, AR; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Her husband, a farmer, died
24 years ago, at which time she went to live with her daughter in the Forsyth community.
Funeral services, under direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever, were held
Tuesday at the graveside in Shipman cemetery near Sparta.
Workman, Myrtle 9 Nov 1907 - 15 Sep 1979 OH 20 Sep 1979 p2
Services for Mrs. Myrtle Workman, 71, Springfield, mother of Mrs. Betty Martin,
Nixa, were held Tuesday in the Greenlawn North Chapel with burial in the Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mrs. Workman died Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center after a long
illness.
Workman, Nancy Catherine (Anderson) 16 Jan 1887 - 6 Aug 1960 CCR 18 Aug
1960 p5
[Note: Daughter of James and Sarah Elizabeth (Remer) Anderson]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Catherine Workman, 73, who died August 6 at
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, were held August 10 at 2 p.m. in the Garrison
Cemetery, with Rev. Don Downes officiating, Burial was under direction of the Harris
Funeral Home of Nixa. Mrs. Workman was converted in middle age and was a member
of the Christian Church. She resided most of her life in the Chadwick and Garrison
communities. She was preceded in death by three children. Survivors include her
husband, Millard F. Workman of the home at Chadwick; two sons, Jerry Workman of
Yakima, Wash. and Don Workman of the armed services at Camp Eustia, Va.; two
daughters, Mrs. Opal Harmon of Garrison and Mrs. Edith Wolters of Springfield; three
sisters, Mrs. Cora Gibson, Mrs. Jane Walker and Mrs. Sybil Miner, all of California; 19
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Workman, Nellie Delain (Cook) 30 Jun 1899 - 9 Feb 1962
CCR 15 Feb 1962 p3
[Note: Daughter of Jasper & Laura (Roberts) Cook; married Mike M. Workman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Workman, 62, who died Friday, Feb. 9, were held
Sunday, Feb. 11, at 3:15 p.m. at the Chaffin Chapel in Ozark with Rev. Roy Shipman
officiating. Burial was in Sparta Cemetery under the direction of Chaffin and Son Funeral
Home. She had been a member of the Sparta Baptist Church for many years. She is
survived by her husband, Mike; a son, Noel Cook; one sister, Miss Hazel Cook of Sparta
and two grandchildren.
Workman, Oliver Harrison 21 Nov 1890 - 22 April 1957 CCR 2 May 1957 p 3
Funeral services for Oliver Harrison Workman, 66, who died April 22 at
Springfield Baptist Hospital were held April 26 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chadwick Union
Church with Rev. Tom Weter officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under the
direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a native of the Garrison community
and spent most of his life in the Garrison and Chadwick communities. Survivors include

one brother, Millard F. Workman of Chadwick; one sister, Mrs. Sarah Loomis of
Chadwick; several nieces and nephews.
Workman, Paul Leslie 4 Aug 1966 - 4 Aug 1966 CCR 11 Aug 1966 p1
AND
Workman, Peter Lee 4 Aug 1966 - 4 Aug 1966 CCR 11 Aug 1966 p1
[Note: Sons of Lester & ? (Page) Workman; grandsons of Lester & Murial Bray & Dean
& Irene (Bilyeu) Page]
Paul Leslie and Peter Lee Workman, twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Workman,
Jr., of Springfield, died at birth in St. John’s Hospital. In addition to their parents, they
are survived by a brother, Andrew, and a sister, Sarah Beth, of the home; paternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Workman, Sr.; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Irene
Page; paternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bray of Sparta. Graveside
services were at 2 p.m. Friday in Selmore Cemetery with the Rev. Hardy Reese
officiating. Burial was under direction of Harris of Ozark.
Workman, Rex Loyal 25 Oct 1930 - 16 Mar 1960 CCR 31 Mar 1960 p1
Fatal Accident Brings Drunken Driving Charge
Joe Cline, 26, of Ozark is in the Christian County jail for failure to make bond of
$1500 following his arraignment in Magistrate court Saturday on a charge of operating a
motor vehicle while intoxicated. Cline waived the preliminary hearing and will be tried at
the May term of Circuit court. Cline was charged following the wreck of his 1947
Chevrolet coach on “W” highway a mile south of Highway 14 at 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
His companion in the car, Rex Workman of Ozark, was killed instantly when the car
overturned on his head. State Trooper W. K. Curry’s report to Prosecuting Attorney Bill
Davenport stated that the car headed south, veered off the road on the east side, struck a
culvert and overturned three times, landing on the west side 316 feet from the point
where it first left the pavement. Trooper Curry stated that Cline admitted at the scene that
he was the driver and that he had been drinking. Curry found several empty beer bottles,
several full cans of beer and a partly consumed fifth of whiskey at the scene of the wreck.
Workman, Richard Franklin “Babe” 31 Dec 1871 - 30 Jun 1956 CCR 16 Aug 1956
p12
[Note: Son of Richard T. & Liza Jane (Mitchell) Workman; married Susie Clayton]
Funeral services for Richard Franklin “Babe” Workman, 84, who died July 30 at
his home at Chadwick were held Friday, August 3, in the Chadwick Union Church with
Rev. Tip Keithley officiating. Burial was in Chadwick Cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. He was born near Garrison in southeast Christian County,
the son of Richard T. and Liza Jane Mitchell Workman. Two children, Mrs. Della Holt
and Hobart Workman, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie
Clayton Workman; one son, Earl Workman of Chadwick; two grandchildren and two
great grandchildren; two brothers, Millard Workman and Harrison Workman, both of
Chadwick and one sister, Mrs. Sarah Loomis, also of Chadwick.
Workman, Richard Franklin 13 Dec 1897 - 6 Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p 6

[Note: Son of Alfred Noah & Lucy Frances (Elliott) Workman; married Ina Jane
Kessinger 31 Mar 1879 - 15 Jul 1969]
GARRISON - Services for Frank Workman, 79, Garrison, were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Cemetery south of Ozark. Mr. Workman died Sunday morning in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors include a step-son, Eldon Rhodes,
Ozark; a brother, Henry and a sister, Mrs. Mary Stevens, both of Garrison; four step
grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren.
Workman, Robert Edward “Ed” 25 Dec 1887 - 4 Nov 1966 CCR 10 Nov 1966 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel & Martha E. (McCoy) Workman; married Mae Margaret]
R. E. “Ed” Workman, 78, of Ozark, died at 1:24 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, in BurgeProtestant Hospital, Springfield, following a short illness. He was a resident of Sparta for
several years and also lived for a number of years in Springfield and Rogersville. Mr.
Workman had owned and operated several service stations in the area. He was a member
of the Sparta Christian Church. Mr. Workman is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mae
Margaret Workman, of the home; four daughters, Mrs. A. M. Alexander, Springfield;
Mrs. Mae Morriset, Sacramento, Calif.; Mrs. Bert West, Halltown, Mrs. Harold Stott,
Sycamore; two brothers, Henry of Kissee Mills and Mike of Ozark; six grandchildren and
nine great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Harris Chapel
here with the Rev. T. E. Weaver and the Rev. Clifford Bay officiating. Burial was in the
Sparta Cemetery.
Workman, Royal Wade 1932 - Jan 2006 SN-L 30 Jan 2006
Funeral services for Royal Wade Workman, 73, Sparta, will be held at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, January 31, 2006, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial with full
military honors will be a t1 p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery. Visitation with
Masonic Rites will be from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight, in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark.
AND
Workman, Royal Wade 28 Oct 1932 - 28 Jan 2006 CCH-N 31 Jan 2006
[Note: Son of Chester & Lovie (Monger) Workman; married 29 Sep 1956 Shirley
Weldon]
Royal Wade "Frog" Workman, 73, Sparta, passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006,
in Cox South Hospital. He was born Oct. 28, 1932, in Christian County the son of
Chester and Lovie (Monger) Workman. On Sept. 29, 1956, he was united in marriage to
Shirley (Weldon) Workman and to this union two children were born. Wade devoted his
life to people and serving others. By profession he enjoyed construction and heavy
equipment work. He was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church, V.F.W. Post
#7628 of Ozark and the Henderson Masonic Lodge #477 of Rogersville. Wade
appreciated the outdoors where he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and helping others. He also
enjoyed woodworking crafts and hobbies. Wade was a faithful family man with a life
characterized by compassion, sensitivity, love and a caring and giving spirit. Wade
proudly served his country with the United States Navy during the Korean War and
received numerous awards and honors. He was preceded in death by his parents and
infant twin brothers. Wade is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Shirley; daughter
Linda Vice and husband Gary of Oldfield; son Royal Duane Workman of Sparta; three

grandsons Cody McPhetridge, Nicholas Workman and Levi Workman; two sisters Lois
Day and husband Clifford of Ozark and Lee Anna Keene of Sparta; and many loving
friends. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2006, in Barnes Family
Funeral Home, Ozark, with Brother Dale Brown officiating. Burial with full military
honors was held at 1 p.m. in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Christian
County Headliner January 31, 2006.
Workman, Sallie Belle (Jones) 8 Feb 1872 - 4 Aug 1950 CCR 10 Aug 1950
[Note: Daughter of Joel M & Mary “Polly (Adamson) Jones; married William H.
Workman 20 Nov 1869 - 1950]
Mrs. William H. Workman, 78, died Friday, August 4, at her home near Garrison.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in the Garrison Union Church with the Rev.
Roy Shipman officiating. Burial was in the Garrison cemetery under direction of the
Harris Funeral Home. Sallie Belle Jones was born February 8, 1872, near Halltown, in
Greene County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joel Jones. With her parents she moved to
Garrison and settled on the farm where she resided at the time of her death. On August
29, 1897, she married William H. “Uncle Bill” Workman who preceded her in death on
January 29, 1950. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary three years ago. She
is survived by a niece, Miss Mary Jones of the home, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Martha Jones
of Chadwick, and by several nieces and nephews.
Workman, Selma A. (Stinnett) 31 Dec 1909 - 2 Sep 1998 CCH-N 9 Sep 1998
Selma A. Workman, age 88, of Garrison, died Wednesday, September 2, in
Sunrise Health Care, Springfield. She was born December 31, 1909 in Garrison where
she continued to live throughout her life. She married Henry Workman in 1930, and
together they operated Workman's General Store for forty-four years. Mr. Workman
preceded her in death in 1988. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and
Cora (Farwell) Stinnett, a grandson, Paul Richard Workman, a brother, Grant Stinnett,
and a sister, Alma Beth. Survivors include: Two sons and their wives, Paul and
Marquerite Workman, Kissee Mills, and Darrell and Lucille Workman, Springfield; three
grandchildren, Brad Workman and his wife, Barbara, Oldfield, Doug Workman, Kissee
Mills, and Paula Workman-Kabler and her husband, Brent, Columbia; and four greatgrandchildren, Kit, Miles, John, and Amanda Workman and a sister-in-law, Nellie
Stinnett of Ozark, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held. Saturday,
September 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Vernon Fuller officiating. Burial was
in Garrison Cemetery.
Workman, Susie (Clayton) 15 Nov 1877 - 27 Nov 1962 CCR 29 Nov 1962 p1
[Note: Daughter of Stephen F. & Louisa (Stevens) Clayton; married Richard F. “Babe”
Workman]
Funeral services for Mrs. Susie Workman, 85, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at
Chadwick Union Church with the Rev. Charley Shipman officiating. Burial will be in
Chadwick Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs. Workman died at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday
at an Ozark Rest Home. She had been a resident of Chadwick most of her life. Survivors
are two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Workman, Thomas J. 23 Apr 1947 - 18 Jun 1974 OH 20 Jun 1974 p1
[Note: Son of Bud & ? (?) Workman]
Ozark Man Electrocuted
Tom Workman of Ozark was electrocuted early Tuesday morning wile apparently
removing wire from an REA I utility pole. A call from an area resident complaining of a
loss of electrical power sent repair crews looking for the source of power failure
sometime around midnight Monday. Arriving at a spot 2 miles south of Ozark on the sale
barn road, the repair crew discovered Workman’s body hanging from the wires of a
utility pole. Christian County authorities were called to the scene at approximately 2:30
a.m. Tuesday and Workman’s body was removed from the wires. County Coroner Dean
Adams stated that death by electrocution was the result of Workman accidentally looping
his arm over a live wire. County Sheriff Joe Mayberry said that Workman was apparently
attempting to remove several strands of wire for the copper they contained. A pair of wire
cutters was found at the scene along with one strand of wire that had already been
removed, Workman’s watch, ring and any other valuable he many have been carrying
were also missing. The Sheriff believes that Mr. Workman was not alone and that his
companion or companions fled the scene after the accident occurred. Workman is
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Workman, Route 3; three brothers, Raymond
and John, both of Ozark (Sic - names only two); two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Toothman,
Sanger, Calif. and Mrs. Helen Walker, Ozark. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2
p.m. in Prospect Baptist church with the Rev. James Applegate officiating. Burial will be
in Prospect Cemetery, under direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Workman, Winfield Marion 12 Mar 1869 - 10 Apr 1947 CCR 17 Apr 1947 p1
[Note: Son of Samuel & Martha E. (McCoy) Workman; married Bertha M. 23 Nov 1879
- 17 Jul 1966]
Winfield Marion Workman, son of Samuel and Martha Workman, was born
March 12, 1869, near Shady Grove in Christian County, Mo., and departed this life on
April 10, 1947, at his home in that community, following an illness of several weeks. He
was married to Bertha Mae Taulman in 1899 and to this union were born five sons and
one daughter, Agnes Dye of Sparta, Lloyd, Clyde and Gerald Workman of Sparta, and
Lester and Gene of Ozark. In addition to his wife and children, his death is mourned by
nine grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Julia Shipman of Sparta, three brothers, Edward of
Rogersville, Henry of Forsyth, and Milo of Sparta, besides a host of other relatives and
friends. Mr. Workman was a well-known farmer and saw mill operator in this community
for many years. Funeral services were held at Shady Grove on Saturday, April 12,
conducted by Rev. R.E. Musgrave. Burial was in the Shipman cemetery under the
direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark.
Worthy, Lema D. (Tinsley) 26 Aug 1906 - 30 Sep 1971 CCR 7 Oct 1971 p8
[Note: Daughter of Thomas J. & Sarah E. Tinsley; married Allen H. Worthy]
Mrs. Lema D. Worthy, 65, of Springfield, died at 2 a.m. Thursday in Cox Medical
Center after an illness of one year. Mrs. Worthy, a native of Christian County, had lived
in Springfield most of her life. Surviving are her husband, Allen H.; four sons, Robert,
Stockton, Calif.., Jimmy and Harvey, both of Springfield and Thomas Edward Fort

Lewis, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Virginia Gilmartin, Willard and Mrs. Nancy Ruhs, St.
Petersburg, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Myrtle House, Springfield, Mrs. Clara Hayes,
Republic and Mrs. Nancy Tinsley, San Jose, Calif..; three brothers, Lester Tinsley,
Billings, Roy Tinsley, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Dee Tinsley, Watsonville, Calif. and
13 grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Ayre-Goodwin Chapel
with the Rev. C. Y. Burden officiating. Burial was in Wade Chapel Cemetery near
Republic.
Wortley, Mary Virginia (Orr) 11 Dec 1920 - 15 Nov 1989 OH 23 Nov 1989
[Note: married Neal C. Wortley
Mary Virginia Wortley, 68, Springfield, died at 10:14 a.m. Nov. 15 in Cox
Medical Center South. She is survived by her husband, Neal C. Wortley, former
administrator of Cox Medical Center; two sons, Neal Christopher, Vancouver, Canada
and David Calvin, Springfield; a daughter, Carolyn Bahija Michaels, Naperville, Ill.; two
brothers, John B. Orr, El Paso; Texas and Charles P. Orr, Ozark; one grandchild; and
several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Wortley was a public health nurse with both St. Louis
County and Greene County Health Departments. She was a member of First and Calvary
Presybterian Church and a life member of Cox Medical Center Auxiliary. Memorials
may be made to Greene County Library or Burge School of Nursing.
Wray, Bessie L. (Williams) 12 Mar 1886 - 30 Dec 1969 CCR 1 Jan 1970 p4
[Note: Daughter of William R. & Rachel Magdalene (Glenn) Williams; married John W.
Wray 26 Aug 1877 - 18 Aug 1960]
Mrs. Bessie L. Wray, 83, of Ozark, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday in the Bilyeu
Nursing Home here following a lingering illness. A lifelong resident of Christian County,
Mrs. Wray was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ozark. Surviving are one
daughter, Mrs. Martha James, Ozark; one sister, Mrs. Bruce Maples, Springfield; one
grandson and one great granddaughter. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of
Adams of Ozark.
AND
Wray, Bessie L. (Williams)
12 Mar 1886 - 30 Dec 1969 CCR 8 Jan 1970 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Bessie L. Wray, 83, of Ozark, were held at 2 p.m.
Saturday in the Adams Chapel here with the Rev. Allen Harrison officiating. Burial was
in the Ozark IOOF Cemetery. Mrs. Wray died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Bilyeu
Nursing Home following a lingering illness.
Wray, John W. 26 Aug 1877 - 18 Aug 1960
CCR 25 Aug 1960 p1
[Note: Son of William Jefferson & Martha (Day) Wray; married Bessie L. Williams]
Funeral services for John W. Wray, 82, who died at 11 p.m. Thursday, August 18,
in Burge Protestant Hospital, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Chaffin Chapel in Ozark,
with the Rev. Bonnie Ward and Bill White officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows
Cemetery. Mr. Wray was a member of the Ozark First Baptist Church and was a senior
deacon. He was a lifelong resident of Ozark. Survivors include his wife, Bessie; one
daughter, Mrs. Carl [Martha] James, Ozark; one brother, J. R. Wray, Grand Acres Rest
Home and one grandson

Wright, Edith Lonora (Newberry) Partridge 4 Jul 1894 - 13 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar
1988
[Note: Daughter of Lorenzo and Jessie Newberry; married 11 Aug 1911 Roy Partridge;
married 6 Oct 1928 Ray Wright]
Edith Lonora Wright, 93, of Clever, died March 13 at Springfield Community
Hospital after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Wright were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in
the Mount Sinai Baptist Church with the Revs. Hosea Bilyeu, Richard Eaiken, and Joe
Fahl officiating. Burial was in Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral
Home, Clever. Born July 4, 1894, Mrs. Wright was the daughter of Lorenzo and Jessie
Newberry. The eldest of 10 children, she was born in a sod house on the prairies of
Nebraska. She was united in marriage Aug. 11, 1911, to Roy Partridge, and to this union
were born four sons. Following the death of her husband Roy, she married Ray Wright
Oct. 6, 1928, and to this union were born one son and two daughters. After World War I,
she assisted a country doctor during the flu epidemic, and was midwife for 50 births. She
wrote the Excelsior Community News for many years. During World War II, she was
active in Red Cross projects. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of
Stockton and of the Boaz Community Club. Mrs. Wright was a member of Mount Sinai
Baptist Church, W.M.U., and the Martha Sunday School Class. She spent the last few
years at the Ozark Nursing and Care Center, where she enjoyed church services, crafts,
and bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents; eight brothers and sisters; her
husbands; one son, Paul Partridge; one grandson, Robert Gauthier; one stepson, Louis
Wright; and by two great-grandchildren, infant Drinkll and infant Wright. Her survivors
include four sons, LeRoy Partridge and Donald Partridge, both of Dallas, Texas, Hugh
Partridge, Danville, Iowa, and Melvin Wright, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada; two
daughters, Raymona Gauthier, Nixa, and Ethel Gahn, Clever; 46 grandchildren; 40 greatgrandchildren; two sons-in-law; six daughters-in-law; a stepson, LaVerne Wright,
Moville, Iowa; a sister Gertrude Welch, Olympia, Washington; and nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.
Wright, George W. 1878 - 4 Jan 1958
CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for George W. Wright, 70, who died Saturday, January 4 at his
farm home six miles northeast of Hurley, were held Monday, January 6, at 2:00 p.m. in
the Clever Methodist Church, with Rev. Frank Eaton, Rev. D. S. Frazier and Rev. Paul
Mayfield officiating. Burial was in Crane Masonic Cemetery under direction of Harris
Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Stone County, he was converted in 1908 at Union
City and was a member of the Clever Methodist Church the past 36 years. Survivors
include his wife, Mrs. Lula Wright of the home, Route 1, Billings; three sons, Reggie E.
Wright of Hurley, Raymond G. Wright of Clever and Wesley G. Wright of Highlandville;
two daughters, Mrs. Esther White and Mrs. Thresie Ottendorf, both of Billings; nine
grandchildren and two great grandchildren, two brothers, James Wright and Henry
Wright, both of Billings, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Daum and Mrs. Bessie Hanafin, both of
Billings.
Wright, Glen 1906 - Dec 1967 CCR 28 Dec 1967 p8
Funeral services for Glen Wright, 61, former owner of Hill-Top Package Store
here . will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Harrington Chapel, Bonner Springs, Kan, with burial

in Bonner Springs Cemetery. The body will be in Harris Chapel in Ozark from 1 to 10
p.m. Tuesday before transfer to Bonner Springs. A native of Bonner Springs, Mr. Wright
was a member of the Shrine, the Scottish Rite and the Blue Lodge, all of Kansas City; the
Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Great Bend, Kan,; the Elks Lodge, Nevada; and First
Christian Church of Bonner Springs. Surviving are his wife, Marie; a son, Glenn L,
Sheldon; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Louise Wadsworth, Kirkwood; and six grandchildren.
Wright, Hardy Burton Nov 1890 - 24 Apr 1978 OH 1 Nov 1979 p1
[Note: Son of James & Parilee Wright]
Ludwig Face Life Term in Ava Case Tried Here.
Life in prison was recommended Monday for Larry Arthur Ludwig, 18, of Ava,
by a Christian County jury of six men and six women, after the jury found him guilty of
first degree murder in the death April 24, 1978 of 88-year-old Hardy Burton Wright, also
of Ava. Wright allegedly was beaten with a metal pipe four days earlier. Jury Forman
Jerry Inman of Billings signed the verdict which recommended the term. Judge Clifford
Crouch of Forsyth told a reporter that life was mandatory in first-degree murder. Judge
Crouch read the verdict after the jury came in about 10:45 p.m. Monday. The jury took
about two hours to decide. Ludwig was found guilty also of felonious assault in the case.
The term was recommend at 2 years, the minimum. Others on the jury were Shirley
Long, Syble Major, Tom Deffenderfer, Sue Clayman, Dean Ellison, Jewell Lee, Jay
Swadley, John Staiger, Dale Little, June Ward and Rosalie Duckworth. Tom Chudomelka
was the alternate, should one of the 12 had been unable to continue. He sat by the end of
the jury box. The case came to Christian County on a change of venue. Another
defendant in the two charges Ludwig faced is Marvin Duane Stillings, 19, of Ava. His
case has been set for Nov. 19 in Ozark County, at Gainesville. Key witness for the
prosecution was Steven Lawrence Carnell, 20, of Ava. He and James Fleming, 16, Ava
are accused of being accessories after the fact. Ludwig denied striking either Hardy
Wright or his twin brother, Bluford. Bluford Wright also lost an eye as a result of also
being beaten. A pipe allegedly used was part of the prosecution’s exhibits presented to
the jury. Neil McFarlane, an assistant Missouri attorney-general, prosecuted the case,
assisted by Ms. Khristie Green, also an assistant to the attorney-general. Douglas County
Prosecuting Attorney Bob House disqualified himself. A confession purportedly given by
Ludwig to Sgt. Henry Crafton, Highway Patrol was said to have been the most damaging
evidence against Ludwig. Inman, a salesman for Earnhart Chevrolet in Aurora, said
Ludwig’s testimony in addition to the confession was a deciding factor. Inman told the
Headline” “The robbery part - he admitted being there. The attempted robbery, you
should say. The confession was read and was passed around to each of us. He confessed
to making plans to go there to commit a robbery. Cantrell testified that Ludwig had a
crescent wrench with him when Ludwig and two others went to the Wright brother’ home
the night of April 20, 19789, the date Police Chief Jerry Huffman of Ava said the
beatings occurred. Gail Fredrick, attorney for Ludwig, was given 30 days by Judge
Crouch to decide whether she would ask for a new trial. Date of sentencing, if one is set,
would be determined by Fredrick’s decision.
Wright, Helen 14 Oct 1904 - 3 Nov 1973 OH 8 Nov 1973 p4

Rogersville - Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Wright, 69, of Rogersville, were
held last Saturday in the Marsh Chapel here with the Rev. John Holmes officiating.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. A lifelong area resident, she
was a member of the First Baptist Church here. Surviving are her husband, Albert, and
one sister, Mrs. Hallie Glaubitz, of 2435 North Main, Springfield.
Wright, Henry A. 1886 - 3 Oct 1960
CCR 6 Oct 1960 p3
Funeral services for Henry A. Wright, 74, life-long resident of the Hurley
community, who died Monday morning at Springfield Baptist Hospital, were held at 2
p.m. Wednesday at Hurley High School auditorium with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating.
Burial was in Crane Masonic Cemetery under direction of Harris of Clever. Mr. Wright, a
retired farmer, lost three sons in World War II. He is survived by one son, Kenneth,
Route 1, Billings; three daughters, Mrs. Juanita Williams of Colony, Kan., Mrs. Gladys
Carroll of Joplin and Mrs. Ruth Hooten of Route 1, Billings; one brother, James A.
Wright and one sister, Mrs. Bessie Hanafin, both of Route 1, Billings; 12 grandchildren
and 14 great grandchildren.
Wright, Howard Gene 18 Sep 1931 - 21 May 2002
Howard Gene Wright, age 70 of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2002. He
was born September 18, 1931 in Nowata, Okla., the son of Barney and Lydia (Stafford)
Wright. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Howard retired as a building
contractor. Survivors include Candy Ensign and her children, Michael and Mandy,
Ozark; three sons, Ken Wright and his wife, Amy and their children, Amanda and Kyle
of Riverside, Ill., Mark Wright and his children, Bradley, Mitchell and Marshall of Lake
Genevieve, Wisc., and Keith Wright of Lyons, Ill.; two brothers, Herbert Wright and his
wife, Jaunelle, and Bill Wright and his wife, Lou, all of Ozark; two half-brothers, John
Barney Wright of Arkansas, and James David Wright of Florida; and a half-sister, Phyllis
Ann of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Leo
Wright. A funeral will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader,
May 24, 2002.
Wright, Ida R. (Hooten) 28 Aug 1900 - 10 Mar 1988 OH 17 Mar 1988
[Note: Daughter of Albert & Lillie (James) Hooten; married James A. Wright 7 Mar 1894
- 24 Mar 1962]
Ida Wright, 87, of Springfield, formerly of Hurley; died March 10 at Maranatha
Manor Nursing Home following a long illness. Services for Mrs. Wright were officiated
by the Rev. Pete Wells, and were held at the Meadors Chapel, Republic. Burial was in
Mt. Carmel Cemetery . Mrs. Wright's survivors include two daughters, Cleta (Kate)
Beatty, Springfield, and Bernice Lambert, Republic; one brother, Clifford Hooten,
Springfield; three sisters, Cleva Hawkins, Springfield, Pauline Williams, Crane, and
Vesta Burton, Republic; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Wright, Jaunnell L. (Berry) 6 Jan 1927 - 18 Apr 2004 SN-L 20 Apr 2004
[Note: Daughter of William & Gertrude Berry; married 1945 Herbert Wright]

Jaunnell L. Wright, age 77, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away at 11:38 a.m.
Sunday, April 18, 2004, in her home. She was born on January 6, 1927, in Herrin,
Illinois, to William and Gertrude Berry. Jaunnell is survived by her husband of 58 and
1/2 years, Herbert, of the home; three children, Preston, Michael, and Beverly Wright; 22
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her
daughter, Karen Snyder; one granddaughter; four brothers; one sister; two half brothers;
and her parents. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004, in
Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation
will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Contributions may be made to
Community Hospice.
Wright, John Henry, Jr. 2 May 1928 - 10 Jan 2007 SN-L 14 Jan 2007
[Note: married Leatha Wiles]
John Henry Wright, Jr., of Springfield, Mo., died Jan. 10, 2007, at Cox Medical
Center South after a long illness. Born May 2, 1928, in Chester, S.C., Mr. Wright proudly
served his country in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Along with serving his country,
he was a longtime rancher and cattleman in Ava, Mo. He is survived by his wife, Leatha
Wiles Wright, of Springfield, Mo., along with his three children, Lyn and Ted (serving in
Iraq), Nixa, Mo., Janet and Steve Nichols, Kimberling City, Mo., and John and Maria
Wright, III, Highlands, Texas; 11 grandsons, one granddaughter, three great-grandsons
and one great-granddaughter; and sister Sarah Wright and cousin Maxwell Williams, both
of Chester, S.C. John Wright was an excellent husband, father grandfather, greatgrandfather and soldier, and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral service will be at 2
p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, at Schweitzer United Methodist Church, with visitation from 1
to 2 p.m. prior to service. Burial in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.
Wright, Kenneth A. 1913 - 4 Dec 1972 OH 7 Dec 1972 p3
[Note: married Alice; MAY be Austin Wright 2 Sep 1913 - Dec 1972 on SSDI]
Kenneth A. Wright, 59-year old resident of Rt. 1, Billings, died Monday in St.
John’s Hospital after a short illness. A native of Stone County, Mr. Wright was a member
of the First Baptist Church of Hurley and the Crane Masonic Lodge. He is survived by
his wife, Alice; a son, Gerald of Oklahoma City, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hudson of
Crane and Mrs. Gladys Carroll of Rt. 1, Billings, and two grandchildren. Funeral services
were held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the First Baptist Church in Hurley with the Rev. H.
V. Wells officiating. Burial was in Wright Cemetery, under direction of Cantrell of
Clever.
Wright, Lula 1885 - 7 Mar 1965
CCR 11 Mar 1965 p1
Mrs. Lula Wright, 79, died of 9:25 p.m. Sunday in Springfield Baptist Hospital
following a brief illness. She lived six miles northeast of Hurley. Surviving Mrs. Wright
are three sons, Redgie, Hurley. Raymond, Clever and Wesley Wright, Highlandville; two
daughters, Mrs. Ester White and Mrs. Theresia Ottendorf, both of Route 1, Billings; nine
grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Audie Porter, Grand Junction, Colo. Funeral services
were Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Clever Methodist Church. The Rev. Wayne Jones officiated
and the Rev. Eli Roth and Frank Eaton assisted. Burial was in Crane Masonic Cemetery
under direction of Harris.

Wright, Lydia S. (Stafford) 1888 - 30 Nov 1968 CCR 5 Dec 1968 p8
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia S. Wright, 80, a native of Christian County and
longtime resident of the Keltner community southeast of Oldfield, were at 2 p.m.
Tuesday in Adams Chapel, Ozark. Burial was Wednesday in the city cemetery in Herrin,
Ill. Mrs. Wright died at 9 p.m. Saturday in Springfield Baptist Hospital where she had
been a patient one week, She had been ill several months. Surviving are four sons, Bill,
Ozark and Herbert, William and Howard, all of Chicago; and four brothers, Everett and
Ernest of Elkhead, Curt, Dogwood and Avery, Nowata. Okla. Other survivors include
three sisters, Mrs. Della Johnson, Keltner, Mrs. Rosie Johnson, Elkhead and Mrs. Lillie
Fugate, Longview, Texas; 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Wright, Martha Ivon (Sims) 8 Jul 1917 - 29 Apr 1995 CCH-N 3 May 1995
[Note: Daughter of William T. & Mida (Flood) Sims; married 1935 Wesley Wright]
Martha Ivon Wright, 77, Highlandville, died at 7:00 p.m. Saturday in Cox
Medical Center South. She was born July 8, 1917, in Stone County, the daughter of
William T. and Mida Flood Sims. She was married to Wesley Wright in 1935 in Galena.
She was a retired postmistress of Highlandville Post Office and an active member of the
Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant
son. Survivors include her husband Wesley, Highlandville; one sister, Attie Wilson,
Montrose, Colo.; two sisters-in-law, Ester White, Crane, and Thressie Boyd, Aurora;
several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Services were Tuesday in Harris, a Cassity
Heritage Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Ray Lassley officiating. Burial was in
Flood Cemetery, Highlandville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flood
Cemetery Fund.
Wright, Mary E. 1883 - 7 Apr 1971 CCR 8 Apr 1971 p8
Miss Mary E. Wright, 87, a lifelong resident of Billings, died near midnight in her
Route 1, Billings home. Surviving are a foster daughter, Miss Belle Wright, Billings, and
several nieces and nephews. Cantrell of Clever will announce arrangements.
Wright, Mary L. (Johnson) 28 Apr 1882 - 3 Mar 1967 CCR 9 Mar 1967 p1
[Note: birthdate from SSDI disagrees with age in obit]
Mrs. Mary L. Wright, 86, s lifelong resident of Douglas County, died Friday at
Bilyeu Nursing Home, Ozark , where she had been a patient for three years. She is
survived by four sons, Lawrence, Forester and Dillard, all of Springfield; and Austin,
Ave; seven daughters, Mrs. Coy Willis, Mrs. Esta Johnson and Mrs. Bygie Swearengin,
all of Springfield. Mrs Ethel Maggard and Mrs. Gertie Berniger, both of state of
California, Mrs. Lora Hunt, Ava and Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, Elkland; a brother, Bill
Johnson, Route 2, Ozark; a sister, Mrs. Silas Maggard, Springfield; 42 grandchildren, 80
great grandchildren and five great, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2
p.m. Friday in the Dogwood Baptist Church, with the Rev. Henry Long officiating. Burial
will be in Swearengin Cemetery under the direction of Adams of Ozark.
Wright, Mildred Marie (Baugh) 31 Oct 1911 - 12 Jun 1948 CCR 17 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of William P. & Ella (Cloud) Baugh; married 7 Jul 1929 Robert Wright]

Mildred Marie Baugh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Baugh was born in Stone
county, Mo., Oct. 31, 1911 and departed this life at the home of a brother-in-law,
Herschel Hooton near Hurley Jun 12, 1948, at the age of 36 years, 7 months and 11 days.
She was married to Robert Wright July 7, 1929 and to this union were born two
daughters, Caroleen Joe and Donna Gayle. She was converted about two weeks ago. She
was a kind, loving and devoted wife, mother and daughter and was loved by all who
knew her. Besides the husband and children, she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Baugh of Galena and one sister, Mrs. Helen Pritchard of Abesville, Mo. Other
relatives and a host of friends mourn her going. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock
Monday in the Wrights Chapel church conducted by Rev. Harl Meritt with burial in the
church cemetery under direction of the Wilburn Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Wright, Morton Roy 3 Jun 1931 - 1 Sep 1989 NN-E 7 Sep 1989
[Note: married Betty Lorine]
Morton Roy Wright, 58, of Willard, died at 10:16 p.m. Sept. 1 at Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. Graveside services for Mr. Wright were held Sept. 5 at the
Robinson Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Thieme Colonial Funeral Home of
Springfield. Mr. Wright was born June 3, 1931 in Independence. Surviving are his wife,
Betty Lorine; six sons, Bob and his wife, Madline, Willard, Gary and his wife, Pam,
Willard, and Jerry, Timothy and his wife, Dorinda, Mike and his wife, Robin, and Rick
and his wife, Wanda, all of Springfield; a daughter, Linda Swank and her husband, Steve,
Rogersville; 23 grandchildren; six sisters; and a brother.
Wright, Nelda L. (?) Gaston 25 Mar 1906 - 13 May 1988 OH 19 May 1988
[Note: married first Joseph Gaston
Nelda L. Gaston Wright, 82, of Forsyth, died May 13 at Cox Medical Center
North, Springfield, after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Wright were held Tuesday in the
Whelchel Funeral Home, Forsyth: Burial was in White Chapel Cemetery, Springfield.
Born in Ouray, Colorado March 26, 1906, Mrs. Wright was a former resident of
Springfield, moving to Forsyth in 1972. She was an active member of the Forsyth
Women's Chamber of Commerce, Forsyth Lioness Club and Forsyth Newcomer's Club.
She settled in Springfield in the early 1930s with her husband, Joseph Gaston. Survivors
include six children, daughter and son-in-law Joe Ann and Bill Thomas, Springfield,
daughter Donna S. Green, Nixa, son and daughter-in-law Lt. Col J.R. and Gail Gaston,
Enterprise, Alabama, son Ronald Gaston Springfield, son Michael Gaston, West Plains,
and daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Harry Watts, Chesapeake, Virginia; 16
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a niece and her husband; Maxine and Sam
John Weeker.
Wright, Raymond G. 26 Apr 1910 - 2 Nov 1971 CCR 4 Nov 1971 p1
[Note: married 14 Dec 1929 Reitha Mae Flood - must be some typo’s in obit - age]
Raymond G. Wright, 51, of Route 1, Clever, died at his home at 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. He was a member of Union Ridge Baptist Church
and a lifelong resident of Stone County. Surviving are his wife Reitha, one son, George
Wright, of Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Young of Nixa; two brothers, Reggie, of
Hurley, Bud of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Wright, of Billings; Mrs. Tressie

Ottendorf of Billings; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in
Union Ridge Baptist Church with the Revs. Eli Routh and Roscoe Harding officiating.
Burial will be in Union Ridge Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Wright, Raymond G. 26 Apr 1910 - 2 Nov 1971
Raymond G. Wright, 51, of Route 1, Clever, died at his home at 5:15 p.m.
Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. He was a member of the Union Ridge Baptist
Church and a lifelong resident of Stone County. Surviving are his wife, Reitha; one son,
George, of Route 1, Clever; one daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Young, of Nixa; two brothers,
Reggie, of Hurley, and Bud, of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Esther Wright, of
Billings, and Mrs. Tressie Ottendorf, of Billings; and five grandchildren. Funeral
arrangements will be announced by Harris of Nixa.
(Dated 2 November 1971 in the margin) (Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wright, Reitha Mae (Flood) 25 Apr 1912 - 19 Jan 1996
[Note: married 14 Dec 1929 Raymond G. Wright - must be some typo’s in obit - date of
courtship]
Reitha Mae Wright, 83, Springfield, formerly of Clever, passed away while
surrounded by her family on Friday, January 19, 1996. She was a beloved wife, mother,
sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. The daughter of William and Veda “Bailey”
Flood, she was born in the Flood settlement near Highlandville on April 25, 1912, and
lived her entire life in the Clever community. She was preceded in death by her beloved
husband, Raymond Charles Wright, who courted her on horseback in 1917. She was also
preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Lou, in 1934. She is survived by a daughter,
Phyllis Wright Rotrock of Branson; a son, George William Wright; five grandchildren,
Pamela, Elizabeth, Larry, Brigg and Mark; two great-grandchildren, Justin and Evan.
She will also be mourned by the many children she took into her loving home over the
years. Her life, while not easy, was filled with much love and laughter. All who knew
her agree that her strength and faith maintained her even in the face of overwhelming
pain and suffering. Her strength of will will live on as an example for all who shall
follow. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, January 22, 1996, in Meadors
Chapel, Clever. She was laid to rest in the Union Ridge Cemetery near Clever.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Wright, Robert Thomas
1910 - 9 Aug 1958 CCR 14 Aug 1958 p5
Funeral services for Robert Thomas Wright, 48, of Hurley, victim of a boating
mishap below Table Rock Dam on Saturday, August 9 were held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in
the Hurley High School auditorium with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating, Burial was in
Crane Masonic Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. He was a
native of Stone County and had spent most of his life in the Hurley community. Survivors
include two daughters, Mrs. Caroleen Jo West and Mrs. Gayle Edmonson, both of Kansas
City, Kan.; three grandchildren; his father, Henry Wright of Billings with whom he made
his home; one brother, Kenneth Wright of Billings; three sisters, Mrs, Juanita Williams of
Colony, Kan, Mrs. Gladys Carroll of Joplin, Mo. and Mrs, Ruth Hooton of Billings.

Wright, Sarah Elizabeth (Flood) 1868 - 8 Oct 1956
CCR 18 Oct 1956 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Wright, 88, who died Oct. 8 at her
home, route 1, Billings were held Thursday, Oct. 11 at Wright’s Chapel with Rev. Lloyd
Bolin officiating, Burial was in the cemetery there under direction of the Harris Funeral
Home of Clever. She was a member of the Wright’s Chapel Church. Survivors include
one son, Andy Wright, of Crane; two daughters, Mrs. Opal Springer of Crane and Mrs.
Vada Rhodes of Billings, 11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren; one brother, Bill
Flood of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Dollie Wilson of Ponce de Leon and Mrs.
Arizona Sims of Springfield.
Wright, Steven 1957 - 27 Feb 1964 CCR 5 Mar 1964 p5
Funeral services for Steven Wright, 6, son of Mr. and Mrs. William “Bill” Wright
of Forrest City, Ark. who died Thursday night, Feb. 27 in LeBonheur Children’s Hospital
in Memphis of burns suffered in his home Feb. 8 were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Hurley
High School gymnasium. Burial was in Wright Cemetery under direction of Harris of
Nixa. The lad’s clothing caught fire from gas logs in the fireplace while watching
television, He was in first grade in Forrest City elementary school. The family formerly
lived in Hurley.
Wright, Susan Emaline 1874 - 27 Nov 1957 CCR 5 Dec 1957 p4
Funeral services for Mrs. Susan Emaline Wright, 81, who died Tuesday Nov. 26
at her home in Hurley, were held Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hurley High
School auditorium with Rev. Frank Eaton officiating. Burial was in Wright’s Chapel
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. She was a lifelong resident
of the Hurley community. Survivors include one son, Lyman Wright of Crane; seven
daughters, Mrs. Reitha Curbow, Mrs. Lizzie Ottendorf, Mrs. Eva Ottendorf, and Mrs.
Lela Wilson, all of Billings, Mrs. Goldie Raper of Marionville, Miss Jetsy Wright of
Hurley and Mrs. Mary Belle Messenger of Crane; 26 grandchildren and 27 great
grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Mary Garrison of Snyder, Okla.
Wright, Verda N. (Logan) 1883 - 20 May 1967 CCR 25 May 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of James S. & D. A. (Stinard) Logan; married James A. Wright 25 Oct
1875 - Dec 1966]
Funeral services for Mrs. Verda N. Wright, 83, who died at 3 p.m. Saturday at her
home seven miles northeast of Hurley, were at 2 p.m. Monday in the Hurley High
School auditorium with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating. Burial, under direction of
Harris of Nixa, was in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Mrs. Wright was a lifelong resident of
Stone County and a member of Wright Chapel Church. She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Anna Maples, Nixa, and Mrs. Elda Barnett, Billings; one brother, Henry Logan,
Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Eunice Sturgis, Sandpoint, Idaho; six grandchildren and
14 great grandchildren.
Wright, W. E. “Bud” 15 Dec 1921 - 7 Jan 1999 CCH-N 20 Jan 1999
[Note: married Martha]
W. E. (Bud) Wright passed away on January 7, at the Ozark Nursing and Care
Center. Bud was born of December 15, 1921, in Stone County. He is preceded in death

by his wife Martha, and their infant son, his parents, brothers and sisters. He is survived
by several nieces and nephews and two sister-in-laws. Visitation was on Sunday, January
10 from 3 to 4 p.m. at Harris,. A Heritage Funeral Home in Ozark. Funeral services was
held at the funeral home on Monday, January 11 at 2:30 p.m. with burial at Flood
Cemetery West of Highlandville.
Wright, William H. 29 Sep 1908 - 17 Jan 1993 OH 27 Jan 1993
[Note: Son of Oscar & Vada Wright]
William H. Wright, 84, Nixa, died at 9:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 1993 at Ozark
Riverview Manor. He was born September, 1908, son of Oscar and Vada Wright,
Crosstimbers, the second of 13 children. He was a retired plumber. He was a member of
Baptist Church of Hermitage, also of North Baptist Church of Nixa. He was preceded in
death by his parents, Oscar and Vada Wright, brothers Vernon, Burr and John. Survivors
include his wife, Rose Wright, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rosemary
and Arvel Lee Harp, Nixa, and Shirley and Gary Marlow, Oxnard, Calif.; a son and
daughter-in-law, Robert A: and Sonya Wright, Yocacpa, Calif.; sisters and brothers in
law, Alice and Mike Blezer, San Bernadino, Calif., Elsie and Felton Wagoner, N.M.,
Rosa Belle Burton, Carrollton, and Ardie Hodge, Preston; brothers and sisters-in-law,
Adie and Faye Byrl, Yermo, Calif., Ray and Bessie Wright, Redlands, Calif., Lee and
Mabel Wright, Hermitage and Ted and Juanita Wright, Crosstimbers; eight
grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; scores of nieces and nephews. Services were held
Thursday, Jan. 21, in Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland. Burial was in Clark
Cemetery near Hermitage.
Wunsch, Myrtle M. (?) Nelson 1 Nov 1895 - Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
[Note: married ? Nelson; married Theodore Wunsch]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Myrtle M. Wunsch, 81, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Funeral Home here with burial in Ozark Memorial Cemetery at Branson. Mrs.
Wunsch firs at 2:20 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield after a long illness.
A native of the state of Illinois, she was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Surviving
are her husband, Theodore; a son, George Nelson of Beloit, Wisc.; a daughter, Mrs.
Dorothy Sellars, Nixa; a step-son, Richard Wunsch, Grand Rapids, Mich.; six
grandchildren two step grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Wyatt, Celia M. “Dolly” 1884 - 16 Apr 1972 OH 20 Apr 1972 p6
ROGERSVILLE - Funeral services for Mrs. Dolly Wyatt, 87, Rogersville, were at
2 p.m. Tuesday in Marsh Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating.
Burial was in White Oak Cemetery northeast of Rogersville. Mrs. Wyatt died at 9:30 a.m.
Sunday in the Chastain Nursing Home at Buffalo after several years of illness. A member
of the Pentecostal Church , Mrs. Wyatt is survived by a son, Jesse of Fordland; two
daughters, Mrs. Lorene Stapp and Mrs. Lola Smith, both of Springfield; 13 grandchildren
and 22 great grandchildren.
Wyatt, Don H. 3 Apr 1946 - 3 Nov 2003 CCH-N Nov 2003
Don H. Wyatt, 57, of Nixa, passed away Monday, Nov. 3, 2003. He was born
April 3, 1946 in Springfield, the son of Junior Harrison Wyatt and Mary Genevieve

(Brayfield) Wyatt. He was a 1964 graduate of Forsyth High School and graduated from
Southwest Missouri State University in 1969. He and Connie Leah Jackman were
married in 1968. He accepted Christ in 1968 in Forsyth and was a member of First
Baptist Church of Nixa before moving his membership to St. Paul First Baptist Church in
Minn. Don was a thirty year employee of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He was
an excellent provider for his family, and a loving father who was extremely proud of his
sons. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and also like to hunt and fish.
Survivors include: His wife, Connie; two sons, Chris Wyatt, Nixa, and Doug Wyatt and
Rachel, Arvada, Colo.; four grandchildren, Ethan, Brennan, Jordan, and Nealy; a brother,
Ronnie Wyatt and wife, Marsha, Fair Grove; an uncle, John Junior Brayfield, Springfield;
an aunt, Betty Lou Jay and husband John, Joplin; and three nieces. His parents preceded
him in death. Funeral services were 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, in Adams Funeral
Home, Nixa, with Rev. Terry Kendrick officiating. Burial followed in Smith Cemetery,
Rogersville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Wyatt, Margaret Ora (Hampton) 1897 - 9 Mar 1972 CCR 16 Mar 1972 p4 & OH 16
Mar 1972 p12
[Note: married Ben Wyatt]
FORSYTH - Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Ora Wyatt, 74, of Forsyth were
at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Apostolic Church with the Rev. Bob Grady officiating, Burial
was in Kissee Mills Cemetery under direction of Clarkson. Mrs. Wyatt died at 7:15 a.m.
Thursday in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Death was attributed to an injury suffered
20 days ago in her home. Survivors include her husband, Ben; two daughters, Mrs.
Lonnie Cummings of Nixa and Mrs. Clifford Smiley of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters,
Mrs. Alfred Hires, Mrs. Mary Short and Mrs. Elsie Addington, all of Taneyville; four
brothers, Harrison and Sherman Hampton, of Taneyville and Ellis and Amos Hampton,
of Kissee Mills; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren: a daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Bobbie Wyatt of Forsyth, who had cared for Mrs. Wyatt for the past few years; and
a sister, Mrs. Mary Stout, of Taneyville.
Wyatt, Melanie Ann 4 Jun 1973 - 31 Dec 1973 OH 10 Jan 1974 p6
[Note: Daughter of Jacquelyn Wyatt]
Melanie Ann Wyatt, 6-month-old daughter of Jacquelyn Wyatt of Ozark, died last
Monday at Cox Medical Center, Springfield after a brief illness. Additional survivors are
a maternal grandmother, Patsy Wyatt of the home; a maternal grandfather, W. Wyatt of
Ozark and two great grandmothers, Mrs. Catherine Cunningham of Lexora and Mrs.
Odessa Wyatt of T___yer. Funeral services were last Friday in the Harris Chapel in
Ozark with Bill __jols officiating. Burial was in Collins Cemetery __ Ozark.
Wyatt, Patsy Lou (Cunningham) 29 Jul 1931 - 23 Apr 2003
Patsy Lou Wyatt, age 71, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2003 in Cox
South Hospital, Springfield. She was born July 29, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee, the
daughter of Lloyd and Kathryn (Howdeshell) Cunningham. She was one of Jehovah's
Witnesses for over thirty years. Before retirement in 1992, she was employed by the
Greene County Assessor's Office. Survivors include a sister, Billie Jo Clowers and her

husband, Pat, Luxora, Arkansas; six daughters and their husbands, Jacquelyn and Larry
Braden, Sparta, Pamela and Mike Prior, Nixa, Sandra and Daryl Zeigler, Ozark, Cheryl
and Doy Scrivner, Harrison, Arkansas, Debora and Patrick Dowling, Aurora, Colorado,
and Donna and Tim Stuart, Forsyth; twelve grandchildren; eight great-grand- children;
and nieces, nephews and many friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth
Wyatt, a granddaughter, Melanie Wyatt, and her parents. Funeral services will be at 1
p.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Michael Bloomquist officiating.
Burial will follow in Collins Cemetery, south of Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. Friday in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, April 24, 2003.
Wybourn, Meta Gertrude (Schulz) Jentzsch 9 Apr 1906 - 9 May 1993 OH 12 May
1993
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Berta (Woyikowski) Schulz; married ? Jentzsch; married ?
Wybourn]
Meta Gertrude Wybourn, 87, Ozark, died Sunday, May 9, 1993 at her home. She
was born April 9, 1906 in Lienbenwalde, Germany, the daughter of Edward Schulz and
Berta Woyikowski Schulz. In 1957, she came to the United States. Fifteen years ago she
moved from Milwaukee, Wis. to Ozark. She was a member of Ozark United Methodist
Church. Survivors include four sons and their wives, Peter and Sieglinde Jentzsch, and
Dieter and Kathy Jentzsch, all of Milwaukee, Wis., Guenter and Linda Jentzsch,
Highlandville, and Klaus and Judy Jentzsch, Ozark; 10 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Services will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Jim Young officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 p.m.
until time for the service. Burial will be in Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery,
Milwaukee, Wis.
Wynn, Jason Arthur 5 Dec 1990 - 5 Dec 1990 OH 13 Dec 1990 & OH 20 Dec 1990
[Note: Son of Arthur A. & Mary Jane (Landes) Wynn, III]
Jason Arthur Wynn, infant son of Mary Jane and Arthur A. Wynn III, was
stillborn at birth, Dec. 5, 1990. Besides his parents, he is survived by grandparents D.L.
“Bud” and Helen Landes, Ozark, and Margie Wynn, Hartville; great-grandmother,
Maggie Stine, Ozark; and a half brother, Bryan Walker. Graveside services were held
Saturday at Hopedale Cemetery under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. The Rev.
Neal Grubaugh officiated.
Yadon, Phyllis Marie (?) Spickler 21 Feb 1927 - 1 Nov 2006 SN-L 3 Nov 2006
[Note: married first ? Spickler; married 15 May 1971 Raymond E. Yadon 19 May 1924 31 Jul 2006]
Phyllis Marie Yadon passed away November 1, 2006, in her home. Born February
21, 1927, in Wichita Kan., she grew up in Fayette, Mo., where she was raised by her
beloved aunt and uncle, Julia and Carey Jackson. She reunited with her childhood
sweetheart, Raymond Yadon, and they were married on May 15, 1971. Phyllis attended
nursing school and received her LPN in 1976. She spent most of her adult life in Kansas
City, Mo., until moving to Springfield in 1979. Phyllis was preceded in death by her
husband Ray; her son, Michael Spickler; her stepdaughter, Carol Proulx; and her stepson,
David Yadon. She is survived by her son, David Spickler and wife Nancy, of Belton,

Mo.; daughter, Patty Bommarito and husband Mike Brown, of Dayton, Ohio; daughter,
Kim Eighmy and husband Johnnie, of Verona, Wisc.; stepdaughter, Pat Yadon and
husband Shannon Tompkins, of Houston, Texas; and seven grandchildren. Her family
will remember her as a beautiful, strong, creative and generous person who loved people
and animals, most particularly her cats. According to her wishes, the family suggests that
in lieu of flowers a remembrance be made to the Humane Society. Visitation will be from
5 to 7 p.m. today, Nov. 3 at Greenlawn East Funeral Home, Springfield. A Funeral Mass
will be held 11 a.m. Sat., Nov. 4 in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark.
Yadon, Raymond E. 19 May 1924 - 31 Jul 2006 SN-L 3 Aug 2006
[Note: married first ?; married 15 May 1971 Phyllis Marie (?) Spickler 21 Feb 1927 - 1
Nov 2006]
Raymond E. Yadon, 83, Springfield, Mo., passed away on July 31, 2006. He was
born on May 19, 1924, in Springfield. Ray is the beloved husband of Phyllis, his
childhood sweetheart. Ray served proudly in World War II as a member of Company B,
274th Infantry 70th Division. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Ray
attended the University of Missouri School of Medicine and received his medical degree.
He was a Radiologist until retiring in 1982. He was preceded in death by his daughter,
Carol Proulx; and his son, David Yadon. Along with his wife Phyllis, he is survived by
his daughter, Patricia Yadon and her husband, Shannon Tompkins; his stepson, David
Mark Spickler and his wife, Nancy; his stepdaughter, Patricia Bommarito and her
husband, Mike Brown; his stepdaughter, Kimberlee Eighmy and her husband, Johnnie; as
well as seven grandchildren and three dear cousins. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. today,
August 3, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. Funeral Mass will be 11 a.m. Friday,
August 4, in St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, Ozark. Burial will be in St. Joseph
Cemetery under direction of Greenlawn South.
Yaggy, Martin E.
1910 - 21 Jan 1967 CCR 9 Feb 1967 p1
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan, 26, at 2 p.m. at Kearns-Dykeman
Chapel in Waterloo, Iowa, for Martin E. Yaggy, of Route 2, Ozark. Mr. Yaggy died of a
heart attack in Ashdown, Ark. where he had employment at 4:10 p.m. Saturday, Jan, 21.
A veteran of World War II, having served with the Air Force, he was an independent
truck operator for the past 16 years. He had lived at Ozark the past three years and prior
to that was a resident of New Mexico. Survivors include his wife, Cecilia; four sons,
Mark, Bernard, John and Joseph; five daughters, Marcella, Cecelia, Charlotte, Jerry and
Sarah, all of the home; one brother, Bernard of St. Francis, Minn.; and two sisters, Mrs.
P. A. Van Hyfte and Mrs. Charlotte Gilbertson of Waterloo, Iowa.
Yancey, Margie Marie
17 Mar 1927 - 24 Nov 2004 SN-L 16 Dec 2004
Margie Marie Yancey, 77, former Springfield resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 24,
2004, at Nixa, MO, where she had lived for several years. Margie was born March 17,
1927, near Arkadelphia, AR, youngest of four children of Wallace and Altha Yancey.
Margie lived some years with grandparents in Jericho Springs, MO, and graduated eighth
grade there. Her granddad shared his talent by teaching Margie the violin. She played
violin numbers at special events, always loving her violin, singing, dancing and hearing

music. After high school graduation from John Brown University H.S., Siloam Springs,
Margie worked in Joplin then Kansas City for Bell Telephone Co. She served in the U.S.
Navy at Great Lakes Naval Air Station in the early 1950s then returned to work as a
telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. Margie resided with her parents, Altha and
Filmore Davis in Pindall and Harrison, prior to moving to Springfield. With her clear
soprano voice and natural ability to carry the melody, harmonize and stay on key, music
directors invited her talent wherever she lived and attended church including Jefferson
Avenue Baptist. Survivors are brother Gene Davis and wife Helen, Harrison, AR, their
sons, Keith Taylor and wife Vickie, and Mitch Taylor and wife Bernie, Vacaville, CA;
sister Irene Davis Benjamin and husband Don of Indiana; and sister-inlaw Elzene
Yancey, Mtn. View, CA, widow of brother Chester Yancey (died May 2000). Also
surviving Margie are nephews Rick Yancey and wife Dianna, and Ron Yancey; greatniece and nephews Shannon Johnson and husband Jeff, Michael Eugene Yancey, and
Tyler Smalley family of Margie's brother Bill and wife Helen Yancey (died 1985 and
1999), Springfield area. Nephews Michael Yancey and children Jessica, Lucas and
Nicholas, and their mother, Lina Yancey; and David Yancey, wife Anglia and children
Brooke, Matthew, William and Samuel, all of San Francisco area, Chet's and Elzene's
family. Memorial services are 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Pindall, AR, church
located on the west side of U.S. Hwy. 65, 19 miles south of Harrison. Burial will be in
Bellefonte Cemetery.
Yarham, Marguerite L. (Ballard) 20 Aug 1904 - 7 Dec 2003 SN-L 9 Dec 2003
[Note: Daughter of John & Nora Ballard; married Ray Yarham]
Marguerite L. Yarham, 99, died Sunday, Dec. 7 in Springfield Rehabilitation and
Health Care Center after a long and full life. Marguerite was born Aug. 30, 1904, in Rock
City, Iowa, to John and Nora Ballard. She was married to Ray Yarham for 52 years, with
whom she lived in Newton, Iowa, until moving to Springfield after Ray's death. A son,
two brothers, and two stepsons also preceded her in death. Marguerite resided in the
Cambridge Residential Center for sixteen years and enjoyed developing many friendships
there. She was also a member of Second Baptist Church. She loved being with her family
and celebrated her 99th birthday with them earlier this year. Marguerite is survived by a
son and his wife, Dan and Donna Yarham, Springfield; a stepdaughter-in-law, Doreen
Yarham, Ariz.; three grandsons and their wives, Tim and Kim Yarham, Nixa, Tony and
Debbie Yarham, Nixa, and Terry and Lori Yarham, Springfield. She also leaves four step
grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four step great-grandchildren. A memorial
service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South. The body
has been cremated and interment will be in Newton, Iowa, at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Victory Mission or The Kitchen.
Yates, Anna May (Eldridge) Kissee 11 Apr 1884 - 20 Aug 1948 CCR 9 Sep 1948
[Note: Daughter of Perry J & Rachel C. (Montgomery) Eldridge; married 1 Jan 1899
Sylvanus Kissee Aug 1872 - ?; married ? Yates]
Anna May Yates was born near Rogersville, Mo., on April 11, 1884, the daughter
of the late Perry and Rachael Eldridge. She died at her Bellflower, Calif., home on
August 20, 1948, after a lingering illness. Survivors are husband, six sons, four

daughters, and one brother, George Eldridge, Sparta, Mo. Funeral services and burial
were at Bellflower.
Yates, Freeland J. 23 Sep 1914 - 15 May 1975 OH 22 May 1975 p11
[Note: married Della]
OZARK - Freeland J. Yates, 60, of Route 1, Ozark, was dead on arrival at a local
doctor’s office at approximately 5 a.m. Thursday after suffering an apparent heart attack.
Mr. Yates was a carpenter and was a native of Douglas County where he had resided
until approximately 13 years ago when he came to Ozark. He is survived by his wife,
Della; son, Verl of Ozark; daughter, Mrs. Karen Jennings, Ozark; two grandchildren; two
brothers, B. C. and Walter, both of Ava; and two sisters, Mrs. Alice Swearengin,
Rogersville and Mrs, Fannie Snider, Vacaville, Calif. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in
Harris Chapel, Ozark with the Revs, John Comer and Clifford Day officiating. Burial was
in the Union Chapel Cemetery.
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Yates, Freeland J. 23 Sep 1914 - 15 May 1975 OH 29 May 1975 p9
We would like to thank all our neighbors and friends for the food, flowers, cards,
visits and all the kindness shown us during the illness and loss of our loved one. Mrs.
Freeland Yates. Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Jennings and Jane. Mr. and Mrs. Verl Yates and
Chris.
Yates, Harvey A. 25 Sep 1905 - 10 Dec 1988 OH 15 Dec 1988
[Note: Son of Ira Sherman & Becky Jane (Pierce) Yates; married Mae]
H.A. Yates, 83, of Nixa, died at 6 p.m. Dec. 10 in his home after a long illness.
Services for Mr. Yates were held Dec. 13 in the Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with
the Rev. George Pettey, the Rev. W.E. Dowell, and the Rev. Joe Fahl officiating. Burial
was in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The son of Ira Sherman and Becky Jane (Pierce)
Yates, Mr. Yates was born Sept. 25, 1905 in Pleasant Hope. After graduating from the
Pleasant Hope High School, Mr. Yates attended Draughon's Business College. His first
employment was in the Burnell Bank, Burnell, Florida. Upon returning to Springfield, he
worked for several financial institutions, including Union National Bank, Southern
Missouri Trust Company, Cowden Loan and Investment Company, and Great Southern
Savings and Loan. He had owned and operated Yates Used Cars on Boonville Street, and
had raised registered Herefords for several years before organizing the Nixa Bank. The
bank was organized in 1958 with W. Cowden and several Nixa businessmen. Mr. Yates
served as president of the Nixa Bank until his death. He was also on the Board of
Directors of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association for several years. He was
honored on Sept. 23 of this year for his outstanding service to the Missouri Independent
Bankers Association. He was conferred the title of Director Emeritus. Mr. Yates was a
charter member of the High Street Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of
Deacons and as the church's treasurer. He later became a member of Victory Baptist
Church, where he also served on the Board of Deacons. Mr. Yates is survived by his
wife, Mae; two sons, James and Steve, both of Nixa; and by seven grandchildren.
Yates, James W. 1932 - 5 Oct 1990 NN-E 11 Oct 1990
[Note: Son of Ora & Sybil Yates; married 4 Jun 1955 Loretta Calmer]

James W. Yates, 58, died Friday, Oct. 5, 1990, in St. John's Regional Health
Center, Springfield, following a heart attack. Born in Mountain Grove, he was the son of
Ora and Sybil Yates. On June 4, 1955, he married Loretta Calmer. He had lived in the
Ozark area for 15 years and was employed by Grantham's Home Center of Ozark. He was
a member of Elwood Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; a daughter
and her husband, Debbie and Roy Hagewood, Marionville; a son and his wife, Greg and
Donna Yates, Wyantskill, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, Alicia, David, Mark, Jamie and
Cody Hagewood, and Melody, Jamie and Greg Yates; a sister, Esther Welch, Ozark; and
a niece, Renee Welch, Ozark. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services
were Monday in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Freeman officiating.
Graveside services were Monday in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Yates, John Edward 24 Oct 1928 - 1 Mar 2007 SN-L 3 Mar 2007
[Note: Son of Thomas & Della Yates; married 29 Jul 1956 Joanna Ipock]
John Edward Yates passed from this life in his home in Springfield March 1,
2007. He was born to Thomas and Della Yates in Springfield on October 24, 1928. Mr.
Yates and Joanna Ipock were married July 29, 1956, and spent 50 wonderful years
together. From this union was born two children: son John A. Yates and daughter Lisa
Rogers. Mr. Yates was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Paul Yates; brothersin-law, Nolan Haines and Earnest Ipock; and father- and mother-in-law Carl and Bessie
Ipock. Survivors are his wife Joanna; son John and wife Sheri, Rogersville; daughters
Lisa and husband David Rogers, Lansing, Kan., Kathy Hinton and husband Lewis, Nixa,
Sheryl Thomas, Springfield, and Janet Hartsock and husband Bob, Kellog, Idaho;
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special friends JL and Betty Bench; The Ipock
family he loved so much; nieces and nephews; our answer to prayers, Janice and Diana
Yates, who were there to the end. He was a member of High Street Baptist Church. John
served his country with the Army's 110th Tank Division, while stationed in Germany
during the Korean War 1951 to 1953. He worked for Master-Jackson and Midland Paving
Companies for 35 years as a member of the Operating Engineers Local 16B. The happiest
years of his life were spent on his farms in Fordland, Mo., raising beef cattle and having
time to spend with his family. Visitation is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4 in Greenlawn
Funeral Home East. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Monday, March 5 in in the funeral
home, with graveside services following at 2 p.m. in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to Community Hospice, or to the High Street Mission Fund.
Yates, Michael D. 1969 - 3 Jun 1988 OH 9 Jun 1988
[Note: Son of Joe & Sandra (Carter) Yates]
Michael D. Yates, 18, of Billings, died at 12:04 p.m. June 3 at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield, from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident in Christian
County. Services for Mr. Yates were held Monday in Meadors Chapel, Billings, with the
Rev. Paul Swadley officiating. Burial was in Garoutte Cemetery. A graduate of Billings
High School, Mr. Yates was an employee of Ramey's Supermarket, Springfield.
Survivors include his mother, Sandra Ellis, of the home; his father, Joe Yates,
Springfield; a brother, Jeffrey Yates, of the home; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and

Mrs. Leo Carter, Billings. Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Mercy
Hospital, Kansas City.
Yates, Margaret Mary (Nedeau) 7 Jul 1923 - 11 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p1
AND
Yates, Sandra Jean 8 Feb 1949 - 11 Apr 1970 CCR 16 Apr 1970 p1
[Note: Daughter of Vernon & Margaret Mary (Nedeau) Yates]
Hwy. M Crash Claims Lives of City Woman, Daughter
A two-car crash on Hwy. M, a quarter of a mile west of Fremont in south
Springfield, at 1:02 p.m. last Saturday took the lives of an Ozark woman and her
daughter. Pronounced dead on arrival at a Springfield hospital were Mrs. Mary Margaret
Yates, 46, of route 2, Ozark and her daughter, Sandra Jean Yates, 21, of Springfield. A
witness to the tragedy told Springfield officers he was following a car driven by Mrs.
Kathy Elaine Stewart, 19, of Sikeston, at a speed of about 35 miles an hour. On the bad
“S” curve just west of Fremont, Mrs. Stewart’s car swerved across the centerline and
collided head on with the car driven by Mrs. Yates, Mrs. Stewart was cited for operating
her vehicle to the left of center. She was treated at Cox Medical Center for head, right
arm and back injuries. Wake services for both victims were held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at
Harris Funeral Chapel in Ozark. Funeral mass for the mother and daughter was at 10 a.m.
Tuesday at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church at Ozark, with the Rev. Leonard R.
Chambers officiating, Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery under direction of Harris. Mrs.
Margaret Mary Yates is survived by her husband, Vernon Yates, service manager for
Paul Schupbach Chevrolet-Olds in Ozark; two sons, Robert Yates of Roundup, Mont. and
Richard Yates of Houston, Texas; two daughters, Mrs. Linda Dewhirst of Springfield and
Mrs. Sheryl Sartin of Ozark; one brother, Robert Nedeau of Glendale, Calif.; two sisters,
Mrs. Charlotte Holly of Pacifica, Calif. and Mrs. Lorraine Huggins of Beltsville, Md; and
seven grandchildren. Sandra Jean Yates is survived by one son, Bradley W. Yates of the
home, her father, two brothers, and two sisters.
Yates, Vernon (Clark) 22 May 1922 - 26 Jun 2005 SN-L 28 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Tom H. & Gladys (Holley) Clark; married first Margaret Mary Nadue 7 Jul
1923 - 11 Apr 1970; married second 1971 Faye Dawson]
Vernon Yates, 83, Springfield, passed away at 11:40 a.m. Sunday, June 26, 2005,
in St. John's Regional Health Care Center. He was born May 22, 1922, in Springfield, the
son of the late Tom H. and Gladys (Holley) Clark. He was united in marriage to Margaret
Mary Nadue, she preceded him in death in 1970. In May, 1971, he was united in marriage
to Faye Dawson. Vernon was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed for many years as
Service Manager with Paul Schupbach Chevrolet. He was an active member of Amazing
Grace Fellowship Church, Springfield, involved in the Helps Ministry as the church and
daycare's handyman. For over 30 years, he was the archery technician at Bow Hunter's
Pro Shop and Archery USA, always greeting each customer with a joke and smile.
Vernon was fun loving and lived life to the fullest. He focused wholeheartedly on helping
his family and many friends. He was also preceded in death by a son, Walter; two
daughters, Cheryl Thompson and Sandra Yates; and a grandson, Bradley Grabher. He is
survived by his wife, Faye; three sons, Robert Vernon Yates and wife, Kay, Roundup,
Mont., Richard Wayne Yates and wife, Sherron, Seymour, and Kenneth Dawson and

wife, Gloria, Springfield; two daughters, Linda L. Kelley, Fordland, and Peggy Hedgpeth
and husband, Roger, Springfield; 12 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; three great
great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at
10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, at the corner of
Highway 60 and Farm Road 223, west of Rogersville. Burial, with military honors, will
follow in Hopedale Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight in the funeral
home.
Ybarrondo, David Lawrence 28 Apr 1954 - 28 Jul 2004 CCH-N 4 Aug 2004
David Lawrence Ybarrondo, 50, Ozark, formerly of Lemon Grove, Calif., died in
his home Wednesday, July 28, 2004 of cancer. He was born April 28, 1954 in San Diego,
the son of Joseph and Jacqueline (Conde) Ybarrondo. His parents preceded him in death.
He was a construction worker and enjoyed music, singing and playing the guitar.
Survivors include: three children, Cody, Brennen and Jacqueline Ybarrondo; two stepchildren, Benny and Ian Ramsay; three brothers and a sister, Joseph, Michael and Steven
Ybarrondo, and Carol Ann Rauscher, all of the San Diego area. A memorial service will
be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, in Santa Sophia Catholic Church, 9800 Juan Street,
Spring Valley, Calif.
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Yeoman, Charlotte Jean (Applegate) 13 Aug 1944 - 8 May 2006 SN-L 10 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Rev. Lawrence & Edythe (Turner) Applegate; married 16 May 1980
John Yeoman]
Charlotte Jean Yeoman, 61, of Ozark, Missouri, and a longtime resident of
Springfield, passed away in the early hours of Monday, May 8, 2006. Charlotte was born
August 13, 1944, in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Rev. Lawrence and Edythe (Turner)
Applegate. On May 16, 1980, she was united in marriage to John Yeoman in Springfield.
For the past year Charlotte courageously fought Multiple Myeloma drawing strength
from her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and leaning on her faith throughout her journey.
She was the epitome of strength, wisdom, and compassion. She loved little children and
was a loyal and loving friend, always demonstrating easy acceptance, tolerance, and
unconditional love. She was a member of Seminole Baptist Temple in Springfield, where
she and husband John were very active in the children's ministry. Charlotte was preceded
in death by her father, her maternal and paternal grandparents. She is lovingly survived
by her husband of 25 years, John Yeoman; her mother, Edythe Applegate of Ozark; two
daughters, Sharla Buthod and husband, Jeff, of Jefferson City, Missouri, and Sonya
McDaniel and husband, Justin, of Asher, Oklahoma; stepdaughter, Jennifer Tofuri and
husband, Allen, of Springfield; brother, Rev. Jerry Applegate and wife, Jo, of Raytown,
Missouri; three grand-children, Blake and Tara Buthod and Christian Turk; other
relatives and many loving friends. Visitation will held at 10 a.m. and funeral services will
be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2006, in Seminole Baptist Temple, 4221 South
National, Springfield, under the care and direction of Barnes Family Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Rev. Jerry Applegate and Rev. Mel Brown officiating. Burial will follow in
the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. Following Charlotte's request, the
casket will remain closed at all times. The family requests memorial donations be made
to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Yeary, Carnie W. (Heriford) 1 Dec 1918 - 1 Apr 2006 SN-L 3 Apr 2006
[Note: Daughter of Roy & Nellie Heriford; married 1937 Warren E. Yeary 24 Jun 1912 12 Jun 2003]
Carnie W. Yeary, age 87, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 1, 2006, in
Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born December 1, 1918, near Thornfield,
Missouri, one of seven children born to the late Roy and Nellie Heriford. She was
married to Warren E. Yeary for 66 years before he preceded her in death in 2003. Mr.
Yeary was a career Missouri Public School teacher for 55 years. Mrs. Yeary provided
invaluable nurture and support to their two children and Warren while he was developing
and pursuing his career as a teacher. In addition, she also pursued a career in commercial
industry and retired from Royal McBee Typewriter Corporation. Survivors include two
children, Warren J. Yeary and wife, Mary, Belton, Missouri, and Katherine Swearengin
and husband, Jim, Sparta; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruie
Engle, Springfield; three nieces; and five nephews. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta
Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Yeary, Warren E. 24 Jun 1912 - 12 Jun 2003
[Note: Son of Harvey & Cornie (Bray) Yeary; married 1937 Carnie W. Heriford 1 Dec
1918 - 1 Apr 2006]
Warren E. Yeary, age 90, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2003 in
Cox South. Warren was born June 24, 1912 in Taney County near Eastview (near present
day Glade Top Trail in Mark Twain National Forest), the son of Harvey and Cornie
(Bray) Yeary. He attended rural grade schools at Eastview, Jobe high schools at Hercules
and Brown Branch. He graduated from Forsyth high school in 1931. Warren made
teaching his career of 55 years (43 active, and 12 as a substitute after retirement). His
career progressed through the following public schools in Missouri: Rural Schools, Taney
County, 1932-36, and Ozark County, 1937-47; Consolidated Schools, Sparta, 1948-54,
Billings, 1954-56, Sparta, 1956-58, and Springfield Public Schools, 1958 until mandatory
retirement in 1977; and substitute in Springfield Public Schools, 1977-89. He attained his
BS Degree in Education from SMS and Masters Degree in Education from Drury
College. Warren was highly respected as a teacher and a coach. He emphasized learning
academics and good character traits that would greatly assist students throughout their
life. To Warren, sports were an additional means to academics of giving students
practical experience in learning good character traits. He emphasized the importance of
teamwork, occasional sacrifice of personal desire, playing by the rules (laws in adult
life!), consideration of others, hard work, dedication to achieve, and to show grace in
winning or losing. He thoroughly believed that a person's consistent display of good
character would earn them more sincere respect than any job title or wealth they may
acquire. Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Carnie; one son, Warren J. Yeary and
wife Mary of Belton, MO; one daughter, Katherine Sue Swearengin and husband Jim of
Sparta; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; three nieces; and
five nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with Reverend Eugene Roberts and Reverend Dale Gann officiating. Burial will
follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral

home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fairhaven Children's Home,
3132 N. Fair Haven Loop, Strafford, MO 65757. Springfield News-Leader, June 13,
2003.
Yeisley, Alice Mable (Dobbs) Johnson 6 Feb 1913 - 8 Nov 1994 CCH-N 16 Nov 1994
Alice Mable Johnson Yeisley, 81, Ave, formerly of Sparta, died at 12:28 a.m.
Tuesday, November 8, 1994 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. She was born
February 6, 1913 in Pasco, Wash, the daughter of John W. and Lizzie May Smith Dobbs.
She lived most of her life in the Sparta Community where she worked as an office
manager for the telephone company. She enjoyed sewing as a hobby. She was preceded
in death by her parents, two husbands, Clifford Johnson and Claude Yeisley in 1969, two
sisters, Myrtle Moss and Georgia Gardner and a brother, Chalmer Dobbs. Survivors
include two brothers, John Dobbs, Ava and Charles Dobbs, Dayton, Wash. Graveside
services were held Thursday, Nov. 10 in the Sparta Cemetery with the Rev. Jeff Smith
officiating under direction of Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home of Ozark.
Yoachum, Joseph Tilford “Tip” 18 Aug 1883 - 15 Oct 1961 CCR 19 Oct 1961 p1
[Note: Son of James Frank & Frances Madora (Smart) Yoachum; married 2 Nov 1904
Maud E. Sanders]
Funeral services for J. T. “Tip” Yoachum, 78, of Billings who died at 11:30 a.m.
Sunday enroute to a hospital following a heart attack at his home, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday
in the Billings Baptist Church with the Rev. John Kleeman officiating. Burial was in
Smart Cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings. Masonic rites by Lodge No.
379999 were held at the grave. Mr. Yoachum was a member of the Baptist Church and
the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Maud; one son, Raymond L. Yoachum
of 532 South Florence in Springfield; one brother, Claude Yoachum of Billings; two
sisters, Mrs. Maud Rauch and Mrs. Lee Derfurth, both of Billings.
Yoachum, Ruth A. (Brown) Owen 22 Sep 1896 - 25 Feb 1989 OH 2 Mar 1989
[Note: Daughter of William L. & Sarah F. Brown; married 22 Dec 1917 Harry Dewey
Owen 1898 - 15 Oct 1956; married second ? Yoachum; buried under name Owen]
Ruth A. Yoachum, 92, of Billings, died at 12:55 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Aurora
Nursing Center after a long illness. Services for Mrs. Yoachum were held Feb. 27 in the
Meadors Chapel, Billings, with Fred Bailey officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill
Cemetery. Mrs. Yoachum was a longtime resident of the Billings community, where she
was the first music teacher at Billings High School. She was a member of the Billings
Christian Church, the Ladies' Guild, and the Farm Club. Surviving are a son, William
Marion Owen, Billings; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Billings Christian Church.
Yocum, Bonnie H. (Edwards) 29 Nov 1934 - Mar 1979 OH 29 Mar 1979 p6
[Note: married Claude Yocum]
Mrs. Bonnie H. Yocum, 43, Route 2, Oldfield, died at 7:43 a.m. Sunday in St.
John’s Regional Health Center after a short illness. Survivors include her husband,
Claude; three sons, Gary, St. Louis. Phillip of Wentzville and Bradley of the home; her
mother, Mrs. Lillian Midgett, Mount Sterling; two brothers, Eulis Edwards, St. Louis and
Eldon Edwards, Marion, Ind.; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Barezewski and Mrs. June

Rogers, both of St. Louis and Mrs. Pat Ruiz, Boonville, Ind.; and two grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday in the Sparta Church of Christ with Dolin Pitchford
officiating. Cremation by Rivermonte followed.
AND
Yocum, Bonnie H. (Edwards) 29 Nov 1934 - Mar 1979 OH 5 Apr 1979 p11
Thank you to Dr. Corry and the wonderful nurses at St. John’s Regional Health
Center; to the Rev. Pitchford for his comforting words and to the Sparta Church of Christ
for their lovely singing and to all the friends and neighbors who brought in food or sent
flowers during the loss of our wife & mother, Bonnie Yocum. Claude, Gary, Phillip &
Bradley Yocum
Yocum, George W. age 78 - no known dates
Funeral services for George W. Yocum, 78, who died at his farm home near
Battlefield at 2 o’clock yesterday afternoon will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon in the
home, with burial to be in the family cemetery under direction of Wilburn Maples of
Clever. Survivors are a son, James B. Yocum, Brookline; two brothers, James and
Charles, Seneca, and a sister, Miss Margaret Yocum, Brookline.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Yocum, Ruth Marie (Alsup) 17 Mar 1922 - May 2006 SN-L 4 May 2006
[Note: Daughter of Elias Shelton & Edna M. Alsup; married Alton Yocum]
Ruth Marie (Alsup) Yocum, 84, was born March 17, 1922, in Sparta, Mo. She
was preceded in death by her loving husband, Alton, and grandson, Michael W.
Boerngen. Surviving family include Michael; Gilbert and Sherry; Johnnie and Barbara;
Mona and Jim Boerngen; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and her faithful
companion Sugar. Friends may call at Meadors Funeral Home, Republic, between 6 to 8
p.m. tonight, May 3, 2006. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 4, in the
funeral home. Interment will be in Seneca, Mo. Memorial contributions may be made to
St. John's Hospice, 2727 McClelland Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804. ‘
Yokom, Barbara J. 1927 - 16 Feb 2006 SN-L 18 Feb 2006
[Note: married Richard Yokom]
Mrs. Barbara J. Yokom, age 78, of Alpharetta, Ga., formerly of Nixa, Mo., and
Council Bluff, Iowa, died February 16, 2006. Mrs. Yokom is survived by her husband,
Richard Yokom of Alpharetta; children, Marcia and Tim Talmadge of Roswell, Ga., and
Marilyn Yokom of Omaha, Neb.; grandchildren, Jill and Joe Hardin, Josh Talmadge and
Jaimie Vale; and great-grandchildren, Elleigh Hardin and Aaron Hardin. Cryptside
services will be held Sunday, February 19, 2006, at 2 p.m. in Sawnee View Memorial
Gardens with Rev. Joel Caldwell officiating. Northside Chapel Funeral Directors and
Crematory, Roswell/Alpharetta, 770-645-1414. www.northsidechapel.com
Yomine, Josephine (Ciancio) 19 Mar 1905 - Feb 1998 CCH-N 18 Feb 1998
Josephine Yomine, 92, was born March 19, 1905 at Chicago, Ill., to Frank
Ciancio and Julia Sylvester Ciancio. Mrs. Yomine was a retired homemaker and candy
dipper for Fanny Mae Candy Company. Survivors include her daughter Lorraine White
and her husband George of Springfield and other relatives. Prayers will be said at 9 a.m.

February 14, 1998 to the Visitation Church with Mass at 9:30 a.m. Burial will follow in
Queen of Heaven Cemetery at Hillside, Ill, under the direction of Ahlgrim Funeral Home
of Elmhurst, Ill. Visitation will be from 3-9 p.m., Friday, February 13. Local
arrangements were under the direction of Harris a Heritage Funeral Home of Nixa.
Yonkman, Carolina Wilhelmina (Kempurs) 1879 - 4 Feb 1957 CCR 21 Feb 1957 p5
Rosary services at 8:00 p.m. February 5 for Mrs. Carolin Wilhelmina Yonkman,
77, who died February 4 at her home in Billings were followed by funeral mass
conducted by Rev. Thomas A. Doyle at 9:00 a.m. February 6 in St. Joseph’s Catholic
Church, Billings. Burial was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral
Home of Billings. A native of Holland, she can to Canada in 1920, moving to North
Dakota, then to Mountain Grove, MO and to Billings in 1936. She was a member of St.
Joseph’s Catholic Church and a member of the Alter and Rosary societies. Survivors
include three sons, Anthony Yonkman of Billings, John Yonkman of Fort Wayne, Ind.
and Gerhard Yonkman of Denver, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Jow Griesemaer of Billings;
one brother, Gerhard Kempurs of Holland; 25 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
York, John E. 1913 - 13 Jul 1977 OH 21 Jul 1977 p8
[Note: married 5 Mar 1934 Bessie Filbeck]
ROGERSVILLE - Word has been received here of the death of a former
Rogersville resident, John York, 64, Kennewick, Wash. who died late Wednesday in
Cadillac Hospital in Richland, Wash. after a short illness. Surviving are his wife, Bessie;
a daughter, Mrs. Freda Brott and a son Marvin, both of Kennewick; a sister, Mrs. Orene
Meese, Orville, Wash.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services were to be held there
under direction of Mahlers.
York, Olive Anna (Napper) 8 May 1862 - 16 Jan 1961 CCR 19 Jan 1961 p8
[Note: Daughter of George and Mary Anne Napper]
Graveside services for Mrs. Olive A. York, 98, of Omaha, Neb. who died there
Monday afternoon, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Rose Hill Cemetery in Billings with the
Rev. David Dillon officiating. Burial will be under direction of Harris of Billings. Mrs.
York, who spent most of her life in the Billings and Crane communities, was the widow
of Dr. James W. York who practiced medicine in Billings and Crane before his death in
1926. She is survived by one grandson, York Johnson of Springfield and four great
grandchildren.
York, Stella L. (Harber) Beyer 1900 - 10 Feb 1988 OH 18 Feb 1988
Stella L. Beyer York, 87, of Springfield, died at 10:45 p.m. Feb. 10 at the
Heritage Nursing Home. Services for Mrs. York were held Saturday at the Greenlawn
South Funeral Home, with the Rev. D. Wright Lunsford officiating. Burial was in
Eastlawn Cemetery. A Springfield resident since 1920, Mrs. York had been a member of
Central Christian Church for 60 years. She was active in the Springfield Boys Club
Auxiliary, where she was a lifetime member. A member of the AARP and a lifetime
member of NARFE, she was a member of the Crescent Chapter of the Order of the
Eastern Star for more than 60 years. She was also a member of the Cox Hospital
Auxiliary, having served more than 1,500 hours, and was a member of the Springfield

Welfare Board. Her survivors include her husband, Dewey S.; a son, Raymond O. Beyer,
Doraville, Georgia; a daughter, Margaret Curtis, Clever; three brothers; Amos Harber,
Eureka, Kansas, and George and Richard Harber, both of Neal, Kansas; three sisters,
Ruby Fritts, Toronto, Kansas, Dora Taylor, Fredonia, Kansas, and Lillie Gray, Kansas
City; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two stepsons, Kenneth York,
Independence, and Dewey W. York, Lee's Summit.
Yorton, Nellie Opal (Schoonover) Chenoweth 15 Sep 1908 - 2 Feb 2000 CCH-N 9
Feb 2000
Nellie Opal Yorton was born September 15th, 1908 at Smithfield Illinois to
the marriage of John Shoonover and Sadie Blackaby. On May 15, 1934 Opal was
united in marriage to Eugene “Gene” Yorton. Opal was converted January 6, 1935
at the Tyng Memorial of Peoria Illinois spending most of her life in Peoria. Opal
and Gene moved to Branson, Missouri in 1966 and to Nixa, Missouri in 1968
where they became active members of the Calvary Bible Church of Nixa. Opal was
a devoted Christian, receiving Christ as her personal savior in 1935, loved and
served her Lord faithfully. Her husband Gene preceded her in death on Feb. 12,
1978. Survivors include her son, Dwight Chenoweth, Jr. of Albuquerque, New
Mexico, four grandsons and two granddaughters, five step-grandsons, greatgrandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Golda Bishop of
Cuba, Missouri. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at Calvary
Bible Church of Nixa with Reverend Joseph Fahl officiating. Burial was at
McConnell Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation was between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday at
Harris Funeral Home, Nixa, Mo.
Young, Alberta Mae 1931 - 22 Mar 2006 SN-L 23 Mar 2006
Alberta Mae Young, age 74, of Ozark, passed away on Wednesday. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will
follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove. Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday,
in the funeral home.
Young, Almon O. “Bud” 9 May 1913 - 25 Nov 2000 CCH-N 6 Dec 2000
[Note: Son of Jasper Newton & Mary Stella (McCall) Young; married Evelyn Collins 2
Feb 1915 - 30 Jul 1996]
Almon O. "Bud" Young, age 87, of Ozark, passed away on Saturday, November
25, 2000 at Doctors Hospital in Springfield. Mr. Young was born on May 9, 1913 in
Hurley, Missouri, and was the son of Jasper Newton Young, and Mary Stella McCallYoung. On December 13, 1934 Mr. Young took Evelyn Collins for his wife. He had been
an employee of Ozark Mill and Elevator for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by
his wife, Evelyn in 1996, and two children, Valerie Jean-Rathbun, and Buddy R. Young,
as well as six brothers and sisters; Lola Graffis, Florence Brammer, Katherine Wilson,
Glenn Young, Clyde Young, and M'Lynn Geren. Survivors include a daughter Sue
Forgey of Ozark and eleven grandchildren. Adams Funeral Home of Ozark saw to the
final arrangements.
Young, Anetia 3 Sep 1935 - 19 Sep 1997

CCH-N 24 Sep 1997

Young, Arbie A. 30 Nov 1908 - 25 Jul 1996 CCH-N 31 Jul 1996
Arbie A. Young, born November 30, 1908, the eldest son of Cynthia "Frazier"
and Walter Young, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ from his Billings home
garden, Thursday afternoon, July 25, 1996. Arbie took pride in all he did from his days
as a son, brother, soldier, employee, husband, neighbor, deacon, church member, soloist
or choir member, mayor, councilman, family, home gardener and friend. Arbie was an
active member of Calvary Baptist, Republic, with Billings Senior Adults, past member of
the Masonic Lodge and the American Legion #676. He retired from the MFA Packing,
carpentry and Kentucky Baptist Children's Home Houseparent. He has gone on to his
heavenly home to be with his parents; 2 brothers and a host of other relatives and friends.
He is awaiting those who survive: his wife of 49 years as of July 5, 1996, Illa Henrietta
(Merritt) of the home, special caregiver friends, Barbara and Gary Stewart, Billings; 2
brothers, Harold and his wife, Shirley, of Springfield, and Elbert and his wife, Edna, of
Keene, Texas; 2 sisters-in-law, Maxine and her husband, Norval Burgess, Springfield and
Lela Young of Greenfield. A memorial worship service was held Saturday, at the
Marionville First Baptist Church with the Revs. Max Edmondson, Gary Stewart and
Mike Green leading with music by Robert Kenyon and Tim Russell. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery, under direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Billings.
Young, Archibald Alexander “Art” 20 Mar 1872 - 24 Jul 1962 CCR 26 Jul 1962 p5
[Note: Son of James Monroe & Mary Ellen (McCroskey) Young; married Maggie
Brazeal; tombstone give death date as 1963]
A. A. “Art” Young, 90. a lifelong resident of Christian County, died at 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Lennie Blevins, Ozark. Survivors include three
other daughters, Mrs. Beulah Cavner, Upland, Calif., Mrs. Lydia Ann Baird, Riverside,
Calif., and Mrs. Marie Tripp, Chico, Calif.; four sons, Luther, 1668 Brower, Springfield,
Raymond, Ontario, Calif., Loyal, Nixa; and William, Culver City, Calif. and 32
grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by Harris of Nixa.
Young, Bessie (Short) 27 Oct 1888 - 26 Jul 1975 OH 7 Aug 1975 p9
[Note: Daughter of Samuel Calvin & Sarah Elizabeth (Manley) Short; married William
S. Young 27 Nov 1884 - 16 Feb 1960]
NIXA - Services for Mrs. Bernie Young, 88, Nixa, were at 2:30 p.m. Monday in
the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial was in
Delaware Cemetery. Mrs. Young died in 11:25 a.m. Saturday in the Kimbrough Nursing
Home in Springfield. She was a resident of Nixa for most of her life. Surviving are two
daughters, Mrs. Lillian Dillbeck, Sedalia and Mrs. Althea Hannah, Nixa; three sisters,
Miss Effie Short and Mrs. Ruby Dicks, both of Springfield, and Mrs. Velma King,
Republic; three grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. The family was at the
funeral home from 4 until 6 p.m. Sunday.
Young , Buddy Ross 22 Feb 1940 - 2 Mar 1998
CCH-N 11 Mar 1998
Buddy Ross Young, age 58, from Ottawa, died March 2, 1998 in St. Francis
Medical Center. Mr. Young was born Feb. 22, 1940 in Christian County, Ozark, to
Almon and Evelyn (Collins) Young. Mr. Young married Marilyn Malone on Aug. 17,

1991 in Ottawa. He was a member of the American Legion, The Ottawa Moose Lodge
and was a retired foreman at Wedron Silica after 25 years. He also was in the Navy
Reserves in 1958. He was preceded in death by his mother, and one sister Jeane Rathbun.
Surrvivors include his wife Marilyn, his, father Almon; four daughters, Jodi Ayash of
Ottawa; Alisa (Kyle) Blumhorst of Rochester, Ill.; Heather Young of Dow, Ill.; and
Christine (David) Miner of Ottawa; one son, Michael Jones of Ottawa. Five
grandchildren and One sister Sue (Ray) Forgey of Ozark, Mo. Mr. Young was cremated.
Funeral services were 10:00 a.m. Friday with military services at the Ottawa Funeral
Home, with the Rev. Dr. John Meyers officiating. With visitation from 48 p.m. on
Thursday. Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation Inc., Illinois Chapter 11102
S. Artesian Ave. Chicago, Ill. 60655.
Young, C. Fred 14 Jun 1905 - 17 Jan 1990 OH 25 Jan 1990
[Note: Son of J.N. "Ted" & Maude Young; married Malda Climer]
C. Fred Young, 84, Rogersville, died Jan. 17 in Cox Medical Center, South,
following a long illness. Born June 14, 1905, he was the son of J.N. "Ted" and Maude
Young. A lifelong resident of Rogersville, Mr. Young was as retired farmer and
stockman, and had also retired from the Green County Road and Bridge department after
32 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Malda Climer Young; an aunt, Florence
Peacock, Ava; five nieces, a nephew and cousins. Services were held Friday in Adams
Funeral Home, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood
Cemetery, Springfield.
Young, Carson Fredrick 13 Nov 1878 - 29 Sep 1948 CCR 7 Oct 1948
[Note: Son of Jerome W. & Mary E. (McCauley) Young; married 26 Dec 1898 Collie D.
Kinders 23 Jun 1873 - 19 Apr 1911; married 6 Mar 1912 CCM Eliza Barnhart; married
25 Oct 1924 Vaddie V. (Forgey) Jackson 17 Aug 1879 - 23 Sep 1943]
Carson Frederick Young passed on Sept. 28, 1948, at the age of 69 years. Mr.
Young was the only son of Jerome W. Young and Mary E. Young. In 1899, he married
Collie Kinder, who preceded him in death. Mr. Young was a member of the Odd Fellows
Lodge at Ozark, Mo., until the Lodge’s charter was surrendered. In the year of 1944, Mr.
Young was converted and was baptized into the Ozark Baptist church. Survivors are:
three children, Lynn Young of Springfield, Grover Young and Jerome Young, both of
Ozark, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. in the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel, but the
Rev. Reg Mapes with burial in the McCauley Cemetery under the direction of the Chaffin
Funeral Home.
Young, Carwin Ray “Lucky” 7 Apr 1941 – 12 Aug 1997 CCH-N 16 Aug 1997
[Note: Son of Emmitt C. & Ruth I. (Hackworth) Young; married Carrie Marie]
Carwin Ray Young, known to his family and many friends as “Lucky,” died
Tuesday, August 12, 1997 in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a
courageous fight against lung cancer. God in His glory is celebrating the return of one of
his blessed flock after a courageous fight against lung cancer. A kind and gentle soul,
Lucky was a devoted husband and father. To the many people fortunate enough to call
him friend, he was a constant source of happiness, who lived his life with a positive

outlook and a ready smile. Lucky was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on April 7, 1941, the
son of Emmitt C. and Ruth I. (Hackworth) Young. He moved to Springfield in 1969
where he opened Young’s Distributing, a ceramic tile business. After 30 years designing
and overseeing the installation of his ceramic creations, he moved to Branson to embark
on a new venture, the family-owned Robison Printing. Lucky was an active member of
the community, giving his time and energy to numerous community services, including
Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of the Gate of the Temple Masonic Lodge No.
422 and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple where he was active in the Director’s Staff.
Additionally, he was a member of the Elks Lodge #409, where he served as Exalted
Ruler as well as a national officer. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Robert. He is survived by his cherished wife, Carrie Marie; two daughters, Lori Ann
Young, Mayflower, Arkansas, Julie Carlene Young, Denver, Colorado; and a young son,
Carwin Ray Young II, of the home. Other family members include three brothers and
their wives, Nathan and Melrose Young, Geary, Oklahoma; David and Dorothy Young,
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Don Young of Crane, Mo.; his sister and her husband,
Inell and Gene Gander, Durant, Oklahoma; his parents-in-law, Reverend and Mrs. J.
Monroe Robison, Hollister, Mo. He also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews,
many other relatives, and a multitude of friends. Lucky was one of those rare people that
touched everyone with whom he came in contact. His smile could brighten the heart, and
his love was unfettered. God must have needed him very much, but he will be deeply
missed by those he left behind. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. today in AyreGoodwin-Lee, a Heritage Funeral Home in Rivermonte. Masonic graveside services will
follow in Highlandville Cemetery. A visitation was held from 7-8 p.m. Aug. 15 in the
funeral home.
Young, Charley V. 1 Feb 1909 - 25 Nov 1966 CCR 1 Dec 1966 p1
[Note: Son of William A. & Allie (Sanders) Young; married Wanda]
Funeral services for Charley V. Young, 57, Nixa, were at 2 p.m. Monday in
Harris Chapel at Nixa with the Rev. Joseph Fahl officiating, Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery. Mr. Young died at 1:40 a.m. Friday, Nov. 25 in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield, after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife, Wanda L.; one son, Billy
Bob, of the home; four sisters, Mrs. Virgie Herndon and Mrs. Mae Wilson, both of Nixa,
Mrs. Roxie Melton, Dadeville and Mrs. Lillian Stein, Springfield; and his mother, Mrs.
Allie Young, Nixa.
Young, Claud Clifton 1900 - 17 Feb 1960 CCR 23 Feb 1960 p5
[Note: Given name spelling from tombstone; son of Frank M. & Cora (Faught) Young;
married Osha E. McCafferty]
Funeral services for Claude Clifton Young, 59, of Nixa, who died Feb. 17 in a
Springfield hospital, were held Feb. 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the Harris Funeral Chapel at Nixa,
with Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial was in McCauley
Cemetery. He was a lifelong resident and farmer of the Nixa community. He was a
member of Nixa Community Church. Survivors include two sons, Jack and Jerry Young,
both of Nixa; one daughter, Miss Florene Young of Nixa; four brothers, Roy and Clell of
Nixa, Ray of Ozark and Master Sergeant Paul Young, stationed at Hickman Air Force
Base, Hawaii.

Young, Clyde W. 16 Oct 1900 - 24 Dec 1977 OH 29 Dec 1977 p5
[Note: is this the Clyde Young who married 2 Sep 1942 June K. Papin?]
OZARK - Services for Clyde W. Young, 77, Ozark, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in
Harris Chapel with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial was in Selmore Cemetery.
Mr. Young died at 5:30 a.m Saturday in his home after a six-month illness
Young, Cora Ann (Chaffin) 28 Jan 1885 - 23 Aug 1959 CCR 27 Aug 1959 p1
Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Ann Young, 74, of Ozark, who died Sunday in St.
John’s Hospital, Springfield, following a lengthy illness, were held Wednesday afternoon
at the Gorman Scharpf Funeral Home, Springfield, with Rev. W. P. Richardson
officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery, northeast of Ozark. Mrs. Young was a
member of the Ozark First Baptist church. Survivors include her husband, John Henry
Young, five daughters, Mrs. Rufus Miller of Ozark, Mrs. George Crighton of Route 9,
Springfield, Mrs. Efton Patterson of Rolla, Mrs. Brent Brenda of Springfield and Mrs.
Ralph Cornelison of Wichita, one brother, J. N. Chaffin of Ozark, one sister, Mrs.
Harrison Fulton of Rogersville, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchildren
Young, Corene Cora (Hanks) 4 Mar 1912 - 26 Aug 2002
Corene Cora Young, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Monday, August 26, 2002 in
Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born March 4, 1912 in Ozark, the daughter of Emery
and Dovie (Woods) Hanks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Young; a
son, Frankie; and a sister, Trevo Handy. Mrs. Young was a long time member of First
Baptist Church of Ozark. Survivors include her son, Dan Young, Ozark; two
granddaughters, Stacey Goodale and husband Jeff, Springfield, and Tracey Young,
Chicago, Illinois; two great-grandchildren, Alyson and Mitchell Goodale; three nephews
and their wives, Ray and Carole Handy, and Jack Young, all of Ozark; and Jerry and
Gale Young, Nixa; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul and Imogene Young, San
Antonio, Texas; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m.
Wednesday, August 28, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Darrell Hinds officiating.
Burial will follow in McCauley Cemetery, west of Ozark. Visitation will be from 7 to 8
p.m. today in the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, August 27, 2002.
Young, Cynthia Hannah (Frazier) 19 Feb 1887 - 17 Aug 1973
Funeral services for Mrs. Cynthia Young, 86, of Route 12, will be at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church with the Rev. Tom Geers officiating. Burial will
be in the Frazier Cemetery under the direction of Harris of Nixa. Mrs. Young died at
2:50 p.m. Friday in Cox Medical Center where she had been a patient for 30 days. A
former longtime Clever resident, Mrs. Young moved to Springfield in 1951. She was a
member of the Pythian Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are five sons, Arbie, of Route
1, Billings, Hurshel, of National City, Calif., Leo, of Route 1, Lockwood, Elbert, of 3228
Blossom Drive, and J. Harold of Route 12: one brother, Lon Frazier, of Route 1,
Marionville; seven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and
12 step- great-grandchildren.
Note: this clipping from the collection of Audrey (King) Maples has a handwritten date
of August 17, 1973 in the margin.

Contributed by Rada Beth (Hayden) Maples.
Young, Daily Verl 18 Jul 1935 – 15 Aug 1992 OH 19 Aug 1992
[Note: Son of Daily L. & Eathel Young; married Ruth]
Daily Verl Young, 57, Nixa, died Saturday, Aug. 15, from injuries sustained in a
automobile accident. He was born July 18, 1935, in Springfield, the son of Daily L. and
Eathel Young. He had been a resident of the Nixa area since 1976. He was a member of
the Heart of the Ozarks Sertoma Club. Survivors include his wife, Ruby; two sons, Greg
Young, Nixa, and Scott Young, Springfield; a step-daughter, Sandy Baskins, Springfield;
four sisters, Louise Shaw, Springfield, Norma Barton, Arab, Ala., June McMahon,
Decatur, Ill., and Maxine Shelley, Carthage; and two grandchildren, Daily Scott Young,
and Samantha Young. Services were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, in Adams Funeral Home,
Ozark, with the Rev. Richard Eakins officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens.
Young, Dale 26 Dec 1919 - 27 Apr 1967
CCR 4 May 1967 p1
[Note: Son of Homer & Eula (Pope) Young; married Betty Joe Hayden]
Dale Young, 47, died at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in his home in Clever after
suffering an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Betty; three sons, Sammy
Gerald and Danny Kay, both of Springfield, and Leslie Joe, Clever; two daughters,
Shirley and Wanda, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Eulah Young, Billings; and two
sisters, Mrs. Reba Hale, Billings and Mrs. Vonda Rauch,. state of Texas. Funeral services
were at 1 p.m. (DST) Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock
officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
AND
Young, Dale C. 26 Dec 1919 - 27 Apr 1967
Dale Young, 47, died at 7:30 p.m., Thursday in his home in Clever after suffering
an apparent heart attack. Surviving are his wife, Betty; three sons, Sammy Gerald and
Danny Kay, both of Springfield, and Leslie Joe, Clever; two daughters, Shirley and
Wanda, both of the home; his mother, Mrs. Eulah Young, Billings; and two sisters, Mrs.
Reba Hale, Billings, and Mrs. Vonda Rauch, state of Texas. Funeral services will be at 1
p.m. Sunday in Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial will be
in Delaware Cemetery under direction of Cantrell.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
Young, Doyle Venson 11 Jul 1938 - 24 Jul 1991 NN-E 1 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Edward & Claris (Harp) Young; married Wanda]
Doyle Venson Young, 53, Chestnutridge, died at 5:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 24,
1991, in Cox Medical Center South, Springfield. He was born July 11, 1938, in Marshall,
Ark., to Edward and Claris (Harp) Young. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He is
survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home; his mother, Claris Dye, Chestnutridge; a
daughter, Carla Gideon, Chestnutridge; a grandson, Patrick Doyle Gideon, Chestnutridge;
a brother, Roy Young, Las Vegas, Nev.; two stepbrothers, Gaylord Dye, Willard, and
Burless Dye, Seymour; a half-sister, Shirley Coffelt, Chestnutridge; and a stepsister,
Ermal Rolufs, Weimer, Calif. The funeral was Saturday in Harris Colonial Chapel,

Ozark, with the Revs. Alan Maples and Elmer Davis officiating. Burial was in Schupbach
Cemetery, Walnut Shade.
Young, Eathel Verl (Nimmo) 12 Oct 1905 - 10 Sep 1989 NN-E 14 Sep 1989
Eathel Verl Young, 83, of Springfield, died at 10:05 p.m. Sept. 10 in Cox Medical
Center South after a short illness. Services for Mrs. Young were held Sept. 13 in Klingner
Chapel, with the Rev. Kenneth Mathes officiating. Interment was in Greenlawn
Cemetery. Mrs. Young was born in Dallas County Oct. 12, 1905. She was a housewife
and a member of the Boulevard Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Louise
Shaw, Springfield,. Norma Barton, Arab, Alabama, June McMahon, Decatur, Ill., and
Maxine Shelley, Carthage; a son, Daily V. Young, Nixa; two brothers, Forrest Nimmo
and Fern Nimmo, both of El Dorado Springs; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a
great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
Young, Edna J. "Josie" 17 May 1926 - 1 Aug 1988 OH 4 Aug 1988
[Note: married Troy Leon Young 2 May 1930 - 2 Jul 1998]
Edna J. Young, 62, of Hollister, died at 11:30 am Monday at Cox Medical Center
South Springfield, after a long illness. Graveside services for Mrs. Young were held at 2
pm Wednesday in Delaware Cemetery near Clever, with the Rev. Jim Jackman
officiating. Burial was under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Clever. Mrs.
Young was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Nixa. Her survivors include her
husband, Troy; a son, Troy R., Jefferson City; a daughter, Grace L. Bryson, Nixa; three
sisters, Kathleen McGee, Hollister, and Bonnie McGinnis and Peggy Scott, both of
Branson; and two granddaughters, Stephanie Bryson, Nixa, and Savannah Young,
Jefferson City.
Young, Edward 11 Mar 1889 - 2 Jun 1972 CCR 8 Jun 1972 p1
[Note: married first Kate D. Dewitt 1898 - 1925; married second Katie Arndt Mar 1896 24 Jun 1967]
Edward Young, 83, of Nixa, died at 7:15 a.m. Friday in St. John’s Hospital. Mr.
Young was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of the Nixa community. Survivors
include one son, Milton Young of Columbus, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Marcella
Lawrence, Santa Ana, Calif.; four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral
services were at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Harris Chapel in Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe
Harding officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Young, Ella R. (Owen) 17 Sep 1883 - 22 Sep 1951 CCR 27 Sep 1951
[Note: Daughter of Robert F. & Susan L. (Doran) Owen; married 4 Jun 1902 Rev. James
Clabe Young 28 Oct 1877 - 27 Dec 1953
Mrs. Ella R. Young, 67, died Saturday night in her home at Nixa, after a long
illness. She was a lifelong resident of Nixa and aligned with the Methodist church.
Survivors are her husband, J.C. Young; one son, Owen, of La Porte, TX; a daughter, Mrs.
Loyal Young of Nixa; one grandson; a brother, Everett Owens of Nixa; and one sister,
Mrs. Lillian Douglas, of Vancouver, WA. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon
in the Delaware church by Rev. J. Branstetter. Burial was in the church cemetery with
Harris of Nixa in charge.

Young, Emmit C. “Bud” 2 Feb 1902 - 26 Oct 1989 OH 2 Nov 1989
[Note: married Ruth Irene Hackworth 6 Mar 1910 - 17 Nov 1990]
Emmitt C. Young, 87, Highlandville, died Oct. 26 in Nixa Park Care Center. He
was born in Lexington, Okla., in 1902 and he lived in Chickasha, Okla., for 18 years
where he worked as a stockman and trader before moving to Missouri in 1989. He is
survived by his wife, Ruth, Highlandville; a daughter, Inell Gander, Durant, Okla.; five
sons, Nathan of Geary, Okla., David of Oklahoma City, Robert of Hickman, Calif.,
Donald of Crane, and Carwin of Highlandville; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;
and four sisters, Alice Still, Camdenton, Dorotha Young, Chickasha, Alene Batwell,
California, and Olivet Heltcell, Oklahoma City. Services were held Monday in Harris
Colonial Chapel, Nixa. Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery.
Young, Eugene Albert 4 Sep 1920 – 2 Dec 1994 CCH-N 7 Dec 1994
Eugene Albert Young was born Sept. 4, 1920, east of Joplin, on a farm in Jasper
County. He died Dec. 2, 1994 of cancer. Eugene's childhood was spent with his father,
Denton Albert Young, his mother, Vesta Lawrence Young, and sister, Mary Frances
Smith, all of whom preceded him in death. As a family they operated a popular grocery
store located in Alluwe, Okla., near Nowata. Eugene's parents are remembered as loving
people, devoting their time and effort to help build and maintain the First Baptist Church
in Nowata, Okla. He and his parents began his first business in fast food, formerly known
as the Luncheonette in Independence, Kan. He was drafted into the U.S. Army
Transportation Corps in 1943. He served from private to staff sergeant during his threeyear enlistment. After the army he established his second Luncheonette in Baxter
Springs, Kan. He met and married Alberta Mae Brock in Eureka Springs, Ark. on July
23, 1951. In 1954 he took a job as a sales representative, selling flavor bases for the
preparation of ice cream and beverages, located in Rochester, New York. Eugene and
family moved to New York in 1962. He was the sales manager, acquiring 20 percent of
the Smith Junior assets. In 1967 he and his family moved to Ozark, where he established
Sweetheart Specialties Co. Inc., manufacturing flavor bases for ice cream and beverages.
After his father died, he inherited his father's Advertising Specialty Company. He
combined both businesses together operating Sweetheart Specialties Co., Inc. until his
death. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ozark. He is also member of
American Legion Post #39 in Independence, Kan. He and his wife were blessed with
three children, Gordon Ray Young, Sherrill Ann Newell and Deborah Jean McGuire.
They were also blessed with four grandchildren, Jeremy Scott Yarbrough, Jessica
Courtney Chastain, Weston Allan McGuire and Katie Amber Young; and two stepgrandchildren, Daniel Scott Newell Jr. and Valeria Brooke Newell. They all live in
surrounding areas. He will be remembered as an outstanding businessman and loving
husband and father. Funeral services were Monday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with
Rev. Lon Killingsworth officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Young, Evelyn (Collins) 2 Feb 1915 – 30 Jul 1996 CCH-N 3 Aug 1996
Evelyn Collins Young, 81, Ozark, died Tuesday, July 30, 1996 in Ozark
Riverview Manor. She was born February 2, 1915 in Selmore and continued to live

throughout her life in the Ozark area. She was the daughter of Ross and Inez Collins. On
December 13, 1934 she was united in marriage to Almon O. “Bud” Young. Mrs. Young
was a member of Selmore Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter,
Valerie. Jean Rathbun, and a sister, Mary Opal Hartley. Survivors included: her husband,
Almon Young; a daughter, Sue Forgey and her husband, Ray, Ozark; a son, Bud R.
Young and his wife, Marilyn, Ottawa, Illinois; a son-in-law, L.R. Rathbun, Rogersville;
eleven grandchildren, Joni and Tom Chudomelka, Ozark, Chuck and Tricia Burkholder,
Valencia, California, Jenni and Doug Southard, Ozark, Art and Tammy Forgey, Nixa,
Kenny Forgey and Cara Forgey, both of Ozark, Larry R. and Rochelle Rathbun,
Longview, Texas, Bruce and Leslie Rathbun, Springfield, Jodi Ayash, Atlanta, Georgia;
Alisa and Kyle Blumhorst, Springfield, Illinois, and Heather Young, Paducah, Kentucky;
two step-grandchildren, Mike Jones, Ottawa, Illinois, and Christine and David Minor, Ft.
Worth, Texas; fifteen great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one foster greatgrandchild; two brothers, J. Arthur Collins, Ozark, and Stanley Collins and his wife,
Mildred, Upland, California; and three sisters and their husbands, Isabelle and W.C.
Skaggs, Ozark, Geneva and Cletus Faught, Nixa, and Elizabeth Collins, Bowie, Texas.
No services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home.
Young, Frank F. “Tutter” 15 Mar 1892 - 18 Oct 1969
Frank “Tutter” Young, 77, of Clever, died Sunday night in the Aurora
Community Hospital. Mr. Young was a native of Clever. He is survived by his wife,
Effie; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Forbis of Clever and Mrs. Bula Hayes of Old Ocean, Tex.;
and one brother, Otis of Sapulpa, Okla. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in
the Clever Baptist Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial will be in the
Wade Chapel Cemetery at Republic under the direction of Cantrell of Clever.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 19 October 1969 in the margin.
AND
Young, Frank “Tutter” 15 Mar 1892 - 19 Oct 1969 CCR 23 Oct 1969 p8
Frank “Tutter” Young, 77, of Clever, died Sunday night in the Aurora
Community Hospital. Mr. Young was a native of Clever. He is survived by two sisters,
Mrs. Grace Forbis of Clever and Mrs. Bula Hayes of Old Oceans, Tex. and one brother,
Otis of Sapulpa, Okla. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Clever Baptist
Church with the Rev. Jim Smith officiating. Burial was in the Wade Chapel officiating.
Burial was in the Wade Chapel Cemetery at Republic under the direction of Cantrell of
Clever.
Young, Frankie Jean 27 Dec 1947 - 15 Oct 1952 CCR 30 Oct 1952 p8
[Note : card of thanks, not actual obit]
We deeply appreciate the expressions of sympathy and the kind deeds shown us
during the illness and loss of our dear little son, brother and grandson, Frankie Jean
Young; also for the many beautiful flowers, cards, letters and to the men who prepared
the grave and all who assisted in the service in any way.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Young and son Danny ; Mr. Frank Young; Mr. Emery Hanks
Young, Franklin M. Apr 1878 - 28 Sep 1964

CCR 1 Oct 1964 p1

[Note: Son of James Monroe & Mary (McCauley) Young; married Cora Faught]
Frank M. Young, 87, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 6:25 a.m. Monday in St. John’s
Hospital at Springfield. A lifelong Christian County resident, Mr. Young was a member
of the Nixa Christian Church. He is survived by four sons, Roy and Clell, both of Nixa,
Ray of Ozark and M-Sgt. Paul Young with the Army in Hawaii; eight grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) in Harris
Chapel at Nixa, with the Rev. Roscoe Harding and Rev. Robert Hoffman pfficiating.
Burial was in McCauley Cemetery.
Young, Grover L. 2 Dec 1902 - 8 Sep 1964
CCR 10 Sep 1964 p1
[Note: Son of Carson F. & Callie D. (Kinders) Young]
Grover L. Young, 62, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died at 5:10 a.m. Tuesday at
Laura Folkner Rest Home in Springfield. A veteran of World War II and a member of the
Church of Christ of Ozark, he had been ill for some time. Surviving are two brothers,
Lynn and Jerome, both of Springfield.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. today
Thursday in Adams-Monger Chapel here with Joe Deal officiating, Burial will be in
McCauley Cemetery west of Ozark.
Young, Harry C. 19 Aug 1913 - 20 Apr 1991 NN-E 25 Apr 1991
[Note: Son of John F. & Emma F. (McWilliams) Young; married 27 Jan 1934 Rayma E.
McConnell]
Harry C. Young, 77, Nixa, died at 1 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, following a short illness. He was born in Nixa Aug.
19, 1913, to John and Emma Young. He married Rayma McConnell Jan. 27, 1934. He
was a retired farmer, carpenter and developer. Survivors include his wife, Rayma, of the
home; two sons and their wives, Keith and Doris Young, and David and Pam Young, all
of Nixa; two sisters, Fern Hedgpeth and Elsie Reynolds, both of Nixa; five grandchildren,
Dianne Litts, Boston, Phil, Aaron, Brian and Abby Young, all of Nixa; two stepgrandchildren, Susan McCall and Eliese Foshe; and a great-step-child, Nicholas Foshe.
Services were Monday in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield, with evangelist
Winford Lee officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa. Memorial
contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Young, Irma L. 20 Sep 1909 - 17 Sep 1988 OH 22 Sep 1988
[Note: married Roy Franklin Young 15 Dec 1902 - 4 Aug 1991]
Irma L. Young, 78, of Nixa, died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Regional
Health Center, Springfield. Services for Mrs. Young were held Tuesday in the Harris
Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in McCauley
Cemetery. A native of Joplin, Mrs. Young had resided in the Ozark and Nixa
communities for most of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa,
and a member of the Nixa Garden Club. She is survived by her husband, Roy; a son and
daughter-in-law, Donald E. and Josephine Young; a grandson, Wayne Young, and a
granddaughter, Susan Young, all of Nixa.
Young, J. N. Ted

1876 - 23 May 1969 CCR 29 May 1969 p8

J. N. Ted Young, 92, of Route 2, Rogersville, died at 11 a.m. Friday in the Bilyeu
Nursing Home, Ozark, where he had been a patient the past two and a half years. A
farmer and a longtime resident of this area, Mr. Young is survived by a son, Fred,
Rogersville; and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Peacock, Ava and Mrs. Etta Ward, Theodosia.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Monday in Alma Chapel here with the Rev. Allen
Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Young, Jack D. 3 Dec 1936 - 7 May 2004 CCH-N 14 May 2004 & CCH-N 26 May
2004
[Note: Son of Claude & Osha (McCafferty) Young; married Jun 1956 Phyllis Wright]
Jack D. Young, 67, of Nixa, died Friday May 7, 2004. A descendant of a Nixa
pioneer family, Jack was born December 3, 1936 on the farm of his grandfather, Frank
Young. His parents were Claude Young and Osha McCafferty Young. Following the
early death of his mother, Jack was raised by his loving aunt and uncle, and sister,
Florence Young. Jack graduated from Nixa High School in 1954. He was a member of
the Nixa Christian Church. In June, 1956 he married Phyllis Wright. Two children were
born of their union, a daughter, Pamela, and a son, Brigg. Jack's career revolved around
his love of cattle. He was a cattle buyer and auctioneer for more than 20 years. His career
took him to several locations throughout the Midwest and South, with many years spent
in Mississippi. He had an uncanny mathematical ability which earned him a reputation as
an excellent buyer. As a hobby, he enjoyed writing and wrote stories about the cattle
industry. Jack experienced a serious stroke in 1978, forcing him to retire. He returned to
Missouri to be near his family. In 1988, he moved to Century Pines Retirement Home in
Ozark where he developed many long-lasting friendships. Survivors include: His
daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Gil Gilbert; his son and daughter-in-law, Brigg and
Stephanie Young; his grandson, Justin Young. his two step-granddaughters, Stacie Lee
and Michelle Sides; his seven step-great-grandchildren; his brother and sister-in-law,
Jerry and Gale Young; his nephew, Corbin Young; his cousin, Danny Young; his former
wife, Phyllis Rotrock and many cousins and friends. His sweet spirit will be missed. A
graveside funeral was held 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 10, in McCauley Cemetery between
Ozark and Nixa, with Rev. Rod Cannedy officiating. Arrangements were under the
direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
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Young, James B. 19 Apr 1863 - 7 Jul 1948 CCR 15 Jul 1948
[Note: Son of Archibald Alexander & Mary S. (Chaffin) Young; married 21 Feb 1884
Cassinda Ellen “Ella” Bolin 29 Dec 1860 - 27 Dec 1928]
James B. Young was born in Christian county, Mo., April 19, 1863, and departed
this life July 7, 1948 at the age of 85 years, two months and 18 days. He was married to
Ellen Bolin Feb. 21, 1884, and to this union were born five children. His wife and two
sons preceded him in death. Those who survive him are one son and two daughters,
Walter of Clever with whom he has lived for the past 20 years; Mrs. Stella Seaton of Mt.
Vernon, Mo., and Mrs. Nellie Seaton of Springfield, Mo.; 22 grandchildren; 37 greatgrandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends to mourn his departure. He was
converted some 44 years ago and united with the Mt. Sinai Baptist church where he
served as deacon. He was an honest, upright citizen respected by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Friday in the Mt. Sinai Baptist church, conducted
by Rev. Wroth Caughron of Ozark with burial in the church cemetery under the direction
of Maples Funeral Home of Clever.
Young, James Clabe, Rev. 28 Oct 1877 - 27 Dec 1953
The Rev. James Clabe Young, 76, retired farmer and Methodist minister, died at
his home in Nixa at 1 p.m. yesterday after suffering a heart attack while eating dinner.
He preached in Stone and Christian Counties for 30 years before retiring about two years
ago. Rev. Young was a veteran of the Spanish-American War. His wife died in 1951.
Survivors include a son, Owen of LaPorte, Tex.; a daughter, Mrs. Loyal Young of Nixa;
two brothers, Ed and William, both of Nixa; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Painter of Elsey
and Mrs. Dellie Oliver of Sarcoxie; and a granddaughter. Arrangements are under
direction of Harris of Nixa.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 1953 in the margin.
Young, James Owen 1912 - 24 Dec 1957 CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5
Funeral services for James Owen Young, 45, who died December 24 in a hospital
at New Orleans, La. as the result of an auto accident, were held December 27 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Harris Funeral Chapel in Nixa, with Rev. John D. Garrison officiating. A native of
the Nixa community, he had been engaged in the construction business in southern states
since 1941, and at the time of his death, was superintendent of construction for the Walter
Kidde Construction Co. on a project for Shell Oil. Co. near Norco, La. Survivors include
his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Young of Houston, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Martha Ann
Young of Topeka, Kan; one sister, Mrs. Irene Young of Nixa; a step-daughter, Mrs. Iva
Gloy Hammers of Galveston, Texas and one step-grandson.
Young, James Roy 13 Mar 1913 - 9 Oct 1988 OH 13 Oct 1988
[Note: Son of Samuel P. & Bertha (Chapman) Young; married Mary Elizabeth King 30
Oct 1918 - 11 Aug 1990]
James Roy Young, 75, of Clever, died Oct 9 at St. John’s Regional Health Care
Center, Springfield. Services for Mr. Young were held at 11 am Wednesday in the Clever
First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial was in Mount Carmel
Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Young was a lifelong
resident of the Clever community. He was a farmer and truck driver, and was a member
of the Clever First Baptist Church and of Teamsters Local Number 245. His survivors
include his wife, Mary; a son, Jim, Clever; a daughter, Sharon Hedgpeth, Brookline; two
brothers, Junior Cecil, Seattle, WA, and Paul B,, Pasadena, TX; a sister, Dorothy Gold,
Clever; and four grandchildren.
AND
Young, James Roy 13 Mar 1913 - 9 Oct 1988
Funeral services for James Roy Young, 75, Clever, will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday
in Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Ron Zamkus officiating. Burial will be in
Mount Carmel Cemetery under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home. Mr. Young died
Sunday evening in St. John’s Regional Health Center. He was a lifelong resident of the
Clever community and was a farmer and truck driver. He was a member of Clever First

Baptist Church and also Teamsters Local Number 245. Surviving are his wife, Mary; a
son, Jim, Clever; a daughter, Sharon Hedgepeth, Brookline; two brothers, Junior Cecil,
Seattle, Wash., and Paul B., Pasadena, Texas; a sister, Dorothy Gold, Clever; and four
grandchildren. The family will be at the funeral home from 7 to 8 p.m. today.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Young, Jasper Newton 25 Nov 1868 - 23 Mar 1951 CCR 29 Mar 1951
[Note: Son of John & ? (?) Young; married Stella McCall 25 May 1889 - 18 Jun 1948]
Jasper N. Young, 82, former realtor of Stone and Christian counties and known
familiarly to many as “Dad” Young, died at his home in Ozark Friday, March 23. Funeral
services were held at the Chaffin Funeral Home chapel Tuesday afternoon. The boys’
quartet from the Ozark High School sang; and at the request of the deceased his longtime
friend, DeWitt C. Leonard of Ozark, gave an appropriate reading. Burial was in the Ozark
cemetery. Born in Tennessee, Young came to Stone county with his parents in an ox-cart
when he was one year old. They settled near Hurley, where Young grew up and went to
school. As a young man he went to Illinois, settling near Henry, where in 1894 he
married his first wife, Fanny Fountain and where his first five children were born. A
successful fruit grower and poultry raiser, he lived at Henry, IL until the death of his wife
in 1911, when he returned to Stone county. Here he farmed for several years, eventually
going into real estate. He married Stella McCall in 1912 and to them were born two
children. In 1930 Young came to Ozark as field supervisor and agent for United Farm
Agency, one of the original agents of the company, and continued in that position until
his retirement three years ago. His home on the banks of the Finley river at the bridge on
Highway 65 was a familiar landmark. Mrs. Young died in 1948, but all seven children,
and 31 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren survive. The children in the order of
their birth are; Mrs. Lola Fraffis, Chicago; Glenn of Augusta, KS; Clyde of Ozark; Mrs.
Florence Brammer, Harlowtown, MT; Mrs. Catherine Wilson, Quincy, MO; Almon of
Ozark; and Mrs. Marylynn Geren of Santa Ana, CA.
Young, Jerry 25 Jan 1938 - 13 Jul 2005 SN-L 15 Jul 2005
[Note: Son of Claud C. & Osha (McCafferty) Young; married 1962 Gale Campbell]
Jerry Young, age 67, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2005, following
a short illness. He was born January 25, 1938, the son of Claud C. and Osha (McCafferty)
Young. From the age of five, he was raised by a loving uncle and aunt, Roy F. and Irma
Young. Jerry was preceded in death by a sister, Florine Young Tyndall, and a brother,
Jack Dee Young. Survivors include: his wife of 42 1/2 years, Gale (Campbell) Young; a
son, Corbin C. Young, Parker, Colorado; a niece, Pamela Young Gilbert and husband,
Gill, Chicago, Illinois; a nephew, Brigg Young and wife, Stephanie, Dallas, Texas; a
great nephew, Justin Young, Manhattan, Kansas; and many other relatives and friends. A
graveside funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16 at McCauley Cemetery, between
Nixa and Ozark. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Memorial donations may be made to Century of Learning Scholarship Fund Association,
205 North St., Nixa, MO 65714.
Young, John Arthur 12 Feb 1881 - 24 Dec 1949 CCR 29 Dec 1949
[Note: Son of John & Nancy Young]

John Arthur Young died Dec. 24 in his home in Hurley at the age of 68 years. He
was a lifelong resident and farmer of the Hurley community. He leaves two sons, Byron
Young of Independence and Raymond of Columbia; two daughters, Miss Fern Young of
Galena, and Mrs. Marion Bennett of Washington, D.C.; four brothers, W.H. of Clever,
J.N. of Ozark, Charley of Hurley and Lawrence of Happy Camp, Calif.; three sisters,
Mrs. J.R. Welch of Golden City and Mrs. Mary Kemp of Hurley; and three
grandchildren, Anna and Billy Bennet and David Bruce Young. Funeral services were
conducted Monday afternoon in the Hurley high school auditorium with the Rev. Charles
Beech of Reeds Springs officiating. Burial was in the Short cemetery near Hurley under
the direction of the Harris Funeral Home of Clever. Bearers were Earnest Hare, M.T.
Parsons, Loren Gibson, Maurice Wiley, Leon Langley, and O.E. Anderson. Mr. Young
was born Feb. 12, 1881, near Brown Springs, the son of John and Nancy Young.
Young, John F. 5 Jun 1888 - 15 Dec 1979 OH 20 Dec 1979 p8
[Note: Son of Samuel R. & Alafon (Maynard) Young; married 14 Dec 1912 Emma
McWilliams 2 Mar 1894 - 14 Oct 1974]
Services for John F. Young, 91, Nixa, were held Monday in Harris Chapel with
the Rev. Joseph M. Fahl officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery. Mr. Young died
at 9:10 a.m. Saturday in St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, after a short
illness. A lifelong Nixa resident, he was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member
of Union Hill Church. Surviving are a son, Harry, Nixa; two daughters, Mrs. Elsie
Reynolds and Mrs. Fern Hedgpeth, both of Nixa; nine grandchildren, 18 great
grandchildren two great great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lydia Herndon, Nixa.
Young, John Henry 1 Oct 1881 - 19 Dec 1959
CCR 24 Dec 1959 p2
John Henry Young, 78, Route 9, Springfield, died Saturday night at his home.
Born at Rogersville, he operated a general merchandise store in Ozark from 1921 until he
retired in 1935. He was a member of Ozark Baptist Church. Survivors are five daughters,
Mrs. R. J. Miller, Ozark, Mrs. George Crighton, Route 9, Mrs. Efton Patterson, Rolla,
Mrs. Brent Benda, 1334 South Lone Pine and Mrs. Ralph Cornelison, Wichita; a sister,
Mrs. Henry Alford, 2221 South Holland, 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Gorman-Scharpf Chapel with the Rev. W.
P. Richardson officiating. Burial was in Pembina Cemetery near Cody.
Young, John M. 1 Apr 1880 - 30 Jun 1971
Funeral services for a lifelong area resident, John M. Young, have been set for 2
p.m. Friday in the Battlefield Methodist Church. Burial will be in Manley Cemetery near
here under the direction of Cantrell of Republic. The 91-year-old retired farmer died
Wednesday night at Mercy Villa. Mr. Young is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Aileen
Eisenmayer, 1917 North Main; a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. Springfield
Leader and Press, July 1 1971.
Young, Kate (Arndt) Mar 1896 - 24 Jun 1967
CCR 29 Jun 1967 p1
[Note: Daughter of Herman & Fredauf ( ) Arndt; married Ed Young 11 Mar 1889 - Jun
1972]

Mrs. Kate Young, 71, of Nixa died at 3 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s Hospital,
Springfield after a short illness. Mrs. Young was a member of Clever Christian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Ed; one son, Milton, Columbus, Ga,.; one daughter, Mrs.
Marcella Lawrence, Santa Anna, Calif.; one brother, Charley Arndt, Kansas City, Kan,;
one sister, Mrs. Alvina Conn, Aurora; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be at
2 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. Roscoe Harding officiating. Burial will be in Delaware
Cemetery under direction of Harris of Nixa.
AND
Young, Kate (Arndt)
Mar 1896 - 24 Jun 1967
Mrs. Kate Young, 71, of Route 1, Nixa, died at 3 a.m. Sunday in St. John’s
Hospital, Springfield, after a short illness. Mrs. Young was a member of Clever Christian
Church. Survivors include her husband, Ed; one son, Milton, Columbus, Ga.; one
daughter, Mrs. Marcella Lawrence, Santa Anna, Calif.; one brother, Charley Arndt,
Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. Alvina Conn, Aurora; and four grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris of Nixa.[note: m 8 Nov 1936, age 40
- is this first & only marriage?]
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner has a handwritten date
of 25 June 1967 in the margin.
Young, Kenneth D. 14 Apr 1927 - 18 Oct 1991 OH 24 Oct 1991
Kenneth D. Young, 64, Ozark, died Friday, Oct. 18, 1991 at Riverview Manor,
Ozark. He was born April 14, 1927 in Putnam, Ill. He grew up in Clear Creek and
graduated from Strafford High School. He was a veteran of World War II. He was
employed by Frisco Railroad in communications for 37 years. Before his illness, he was
active in Oldfield Full Gospel Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; his parents,
Dwight and Ollie Young, Springfield; three sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Mary
Young, Chicago, Ill, Kevin and Page Young, Crystal Lake, Ill, and Steve and Dana
Young, Ozark; two daughters, Carolyn Young, Ozark and Beth Coffer bad her husband,
Mark, Ozark; eight grandchildren, Bill, Kevin, Jr., Carrie, Ryan and Zachary Young and
Justin, Sarah and Joshua Coffer and three brothers, Bill and Jim Young, both of
Springfield and Jerry Young, Minneapolis, Minn. He was preceded in death by a brother,
Lawrence. Services were held Monday, Oct. 21 in Adams Funeral Home with the Rev.
Jim Young officiating. Burial was in Hopedale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may
be made to Hospice of Southwest Missouri.
Young, Kenneth L. 26 Mar 1925 - 25 May 2005 SN-L 26 May 2005
[Note: Son of Luther A. & Ruby (Nix) Young; married 4 Jun 1952 Martha Ann Young]
Kenneth L. Young, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2005, in
his home. He was born March 26, 1925, near Selmore community south of Ozark, the son
of Luther A. and Ruby Nix Young. He was united in marriage to Martha Ann Young on
June 4, 1952, in Tucson, Arizona. To this union one son, Gregory Kenneth Young, was
born March 29, 1964. Mr. Young was a retired soldier and had served in the Pacific
Theatre in WWII and the Korean War in 1950-51. He was awarded the Combat
Infantryman’s badge with star, Bronze Star medal with oak leaf cluster and "V" device,
the Purple Heart medal with one oak leaf cluster, The Army Commendation Medal with
oak leaf cluster, and several other awards and decorations. Upon retirement from the

Army Mr. Young was employed by Missouri Division of Employment Security for 21
years, retiring in 1987. Mr. Young was a Mason and member of Friend Lodge #352 in
Ozark, Mo., Scottish Rite Valley of Joplin, Mo., where he was the Venerable Master of
the Consistory in 1986. He was coronated Inspector General Honorary 33rd Degree in
1989. He was a member of Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple and had served on the
Board of Trustees from 1982 to 1985. He was a charter member of the Legion of Honor
and had been a member of the White Mustangs at one time. At the time of his death he
was a member of Chapter 621 Military Order of the Purple Heart in Springfield, Mo. He
served his community as a member of Nixa Board of Education for nine years, and the
Nixa City Utilities Board for four years. He was member of Nixa Christian Church,
where he had served on the board of Elders and Deacons for a number of years. He is
survived by his wife of 53 years, Martha Ann; his son Gregory K. Young and his wife
Shara, Granite City, Ill., four sisters; Mary Jane Dickens, Great Bend, Kan., Irma Ruth
Stockstill, Bolivar, Mo., Ella Mae Young, Independence, Mo., Betty Lou Royal and
husband Bob, Springfield, Mo.,; one brother, Luther A. Young and his wife Winnifred,
Springfield, Mo., and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be
held Saturday, May 28, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Nixa Christian Church with Dr. Rod
Cannedy and Chaplain Jimmy Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Delaware
Cemetery, west of Nixa with full Military Honors conducted by the Ft. Leonard Wood
Honor Guard. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 27,in the Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Nixa Christian Church, 400
Northview, Nixa, MO 65714 or St. John's Hospice Care, 1378 East Republic Rd.,
Springfield, MO 65804.
Young, Lena L. (Steele) 30 Nov 1884 - 13 Nov 1966
Mrs. Lena L. Young, 81, of Route 1, Brookline, died about 2:30 p.m. yesterday in
Davis Rest Home, Springfield, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Young is survived by
her husband, John, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Eisenmayer, 1917 North Main,
Springfield; and one granddaughter. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cantrell
of Republic.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 14 November 1966)
Young, Linda Sue 28 Nov 1951 - 5 Jun 1973 OH 21 Jun 1973 p7
[Note: probably related to Donald Coleman Young 15 Jun 1932 - 1 Oct 1993 with whom
she and her siblings lived. Her mother may have been an Armstrong]
Linda Sue Young, born November 28, 1951, departed this life June 5, 1973 in
Castle Rock, Washington, where she was overcome with smoke and fumes during a fire
in the home of her grandmother Armstrong. Linda came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Don
Young on July 12, 1968 and made her home with them for four years. She was a graduate
of Nixa High School and Graff Area Vo-Tech Center in 1972 and went into the Women's
Army Corps in July of the same year. Linda was converted and baptized into the Nixa
First Baptist Church in June, 1969. Survivors include a brother, Frank and six sisters,
Susie and Joan, who still reside with the Don Youngs, Betty Crawford of Ravenden
Spring, Ark., Sally Leaf, state of Calif.; Ruthie Williams, state of Wash.; and Wilajean,
address unknown. Funeral services were held in Washington.

Young, Luther A. 5 Nov 1901 - 11 Apr 1988 OH 14 Apr 1988
[Note: Son of Archibald Alexander & Maggie (Brazeale) Young; married Ruby Nix]
Luther A. Young, 86,, of Springfield died at 12:04 p.m. Monday at Cox Medical Center
South, Springfield, after a short illness. Services for Mr. Young are to be held today
(Thursday) at 1 p.m. in the Nixa Christian Church, with the Rev. John Johnson
officiating. Burial will be in Glenn Cemetery, Nixa, under the direction of Harris Funeral
Home. A native of Christian County, Mr. Young had resided in Springfield for the past
45 years. He was employed as a fireman at the O'Reilly General Hospital during World
War II, and was employed by Biderman Furniture Store for a number of years prior to his
retirement. His survivors include two sons, Kenneth Young, Nixa; and SMSgt. Luther
Young, Jr., Eglin Air Force Base, Florida; four daughters, Mary Jane Dickens, Great
Bend, Kansas, and Irma Ruth Stockstill, Ella Mae Young and Betty Lou Royal, all of
Springfield; two brothers, Loyal, Ozark, and William, Culver City, California; 12
grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Young, Luvena Catherine (Bilyeu) Melton 8 Aug 1877 - 31 Mar 1958 CCR 24 Apr
1958 p4
[note: Two tombstones - Luvena Melton & Louvenia Young spelling of first name from
one tombstone]
Funeral services for Lievenia Catherine Young, 80 who died March 31 at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Merle Pryer at Highlandville, were held April 2 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Highlandville Baptist Church with Rev. Howard Blevins officiating. Burial was in
Selmore Cemetery under direction of Chaffin Funeral Home of Ozark. In 1894, she was
married to James Dillard Melton who preceded her in death. She was later married to A.
A. Young. She was a member of the Selmore Baptist Church. Survivors include one son,
Lawton Melton of Highlandville; three daughters, Mrs. Flossie Ware, Mrs. Merle Pryer
and Mrs. Edna Tennis, all of Highlandville; two sisters, Mrs. Sarah Jane Hayes of
Springfield and Mrs. Lillie Haslip of Ozark; 15 grandchildren and eight great
grandchildren.
Young, Loyal Monroe 30 Nov 1906 - 22 Jul 1989 OH 27 Jul 1989
[Note: Son of Archibald Alexander & Maggie (Brazeale) Young; married Edith Irene 9
Sep 1909 - 19 Apr 1987]
Loyal Monroe Young, 82, of Nixa, died at 3:20 p.m. July 22 at the Ozark Nursing
and Care Center, Ozark, after a long illness. Services for Mr. Young were held July 25 in
the Nixa Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Mallote officiating. Burial was in Delaware
Cemetery under the direction of Harris Colonial Chapel. Mr. Young was born Nov. 30,
1906 in rural Nixa. A lifelong resident of the Nixa community, Mr. Young moved to the
Ozark Nursing and Care Center nearly five years ago. He was a retired carpenter, and ,
along with other Nixa residents had participated in the construction of several military
facilities throughout the midwest during World War II. An avid fisherman, he was one of
the original founders of Nixa's Sucker Day. He was preceded in death by his wife, "Miss
Irene," in 1987. Mr. Young was a member of the Nixa Christian Church, where he served
on the Board of Elders and Deacons for a number of years. He is survived by a brother,
William, of Culver City, California; and by a niece, Martha Young, Nixa. Memorial
contributions are suggested to the Nixa Christian Church.

Young, Lynn R. “Dink”
22 Jan 1900 - 21 Apr 1978
Services for Lynn R. “Dink” Young, 78, of 2019 E. Grand, Springfield, will be at
3 p.m. Monday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Ross Estes officiating. Burial will be
in McCauley Cemetery near here. Mr. Young, a native of Ozark, died at 8:15 p.m. Friday
in the Northside Nursing Home. He was an employee of Central Motors and Central
Dodge for 45 years before his retirement in 1967. Survivors include his wife Effie K. of
the home; four sons, Don, Springfield, Fred, Augusta, Kan., Lynn, Fort Worth, Texas,
Tony, Danbury Conn.; two daughters, Mrs. Madge Nelson and Mrs. Cathern Boyd, both
of Springfield; 19 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Clipping is dated April 23,
1972.
Young, Lynn Roger, Jr. 7 Jan 1926 – 9 Aug 1992 NN-E 2 Sep 1992
Lynn Roger Young, Jr., 66, Fort Worth, Texas, died Sunday, Aug. 9, in his home.
The son of Lynn Roger and Effie (Applegate) Young, he was born Jan. 7, 1926, in
Springfield. He had lived in Forth Worth since 1948, and was the service manager for
Typewriter Supply Co., where he retired in 1988. Mr. Young was a veteran of World War
II, serving in the Army Air Corps, and a member of Eastern Hills Methodist Church, Fort
Worth, where he sang in the choir for nearly 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Shirley
Young, Fort Worth; two sons, Lynn R. Young III and Regan E. Young, both of Fort
Worth; a daughter, Regine Klose, Oklahoma City, Okla.; his mother, Effie Young,
Springfield; three brothers, Don and Tony Young, both of Hendersonville, Texas, and
Fred Young, Augusta, Kan.; two sisters, Madge Nelson and Cathern Boyd, both of
Springfield; and four grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Hugh
Moore and Sons Funeral Home, Arlington, Texas. Burial was in Moore Memorial
Gardens.
Young, Malda (Climer) 3 Nov 1920 - 15 Oct 1996 CCH-N 19 Oct 1996
Malda Climer Young, age 85, of Rogersville, died Tuesday, October 15, 1996, in
Century Pines, Ozark. She was born November 3, 1920 and was the daughter of Dennis
and Maggie Climer. She and her husband, C. Fred Young lived on a farm near
Rogersville for many years. He preceded her in death in 1990. Mrs. Young was a member
of Mentor Baptist Church. Survivors include: A brother, George Willis Climer,
LaMirada, California; nieces; and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, October 18, in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Rev. Hubert Swearengin officiating. Burial was in
Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Young, Mary Ann “Mollie” (Mikesell) 14 Oct 1877 - 24 Apr 1958
Mrs. Mary A. (Mollie) Young, 80, Route 1, Brookline, died at 8:35 a.m. today in
the home of a daughter, Mrs. Edward C. Sooter, 1608 Kimbrough. She had been in ill
health for several years. She was a lifelong resident of Greene County and a member of
the Walnut Hill Church of Christ. Other survivors include a son, Lee, Route 1,
Brookline; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are
under direction of Jewell E. Windle.
(Springfield Leader-Press – 25 April 1958)

Young, Mary Elizabeth (King)
30 Oct 1918 - 11 Aug 1990
Funeral services for Mary Young, 71, Clever, were held Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. at
Clever First Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Fortner officiating. Burial was in Mount
Carmel Cemetery under direction of Meadors of Clever. Mrs. Young died Saturday
afternoon at Lester E. Cox Medical Center South following a long illness. She was a
member of the Clever First Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Clever
School as a coach and had worked at the Clever Market. She was a charter member of
the Clever Senior Citizens, past president of the Clever Farm Club and a former Sunday
school teacher of the pre-school class. Survivors include one son, Jim, Clever; one
daughter, Sharon Jobe, Rogersville; her mother, Delphia King, Clever; one brother, Bob
King, Clever; one sister, Ivon Chastain, Springfield; four grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews.
(Contributed by Hazel Messenger)
Young, Mary Quintilla (Taylor) 9 Oct 1867 - 12 Jan 1947 CCR 16 Jan 1947 p1
[Note: Daughter of George W. & Sarah Jane (Canard) Taylor; married Dr. John C.
Young]
Mary Quintilla Young, the daughter of Captain George W. Taylor and Sarah Jane
Canard Taylor, was born October 9, 1867, and departed this life January 12, 1947. Mrs.
Young was born in Christian County, near Hopedale, but moved to Ozark fifty years ago.
Shortly after moving to Ozark she was united in marriage to Dr. J. C. Young. Wellknown Ozark physician, who died in 1934. At an early age she made her profession of
faith in Christ and united with the Hopedale Baptist church. She was a member of the
Ozark Baptist church at the time of her death, and had been active until stricken with ill
health some years ago. In 1901 she became a member of the Ozark Chapter No. 98 of the
Eastern Star, in which organization she served as Worthy Matron in 1904, 1915, 1918
and 1920. At one time she was District Deputy Lecturer for the Chapters in the Ozark
division. She was a charter member of the Ladies Literary Club of Ozark. Mrs. Young's
only immediate survivor is a brother, John S. Taylor of Ozark. Other survivors are the
following nieces and nephews: Mrs. Jennie Farthing, Mrs. Lula Wernet, Herbert Taylor,
Wm. C. Taylor, Lyman Kerr and Emmett Kerr, all of Ozark, and Dr. Frank Kerr of
Monett. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Chaffin Funeral
Home. Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery, Springfield, under direction of Chaffin.
Contributed by Larry Boyd.
Young, Maude Julia 1880 - 28 Dec 1967 CCR 4 Jan 1968 p12
Mrs. Maude Julia Young, 87, Route 2, Rogersville, died at 11:55 a.m. Thursday,
Dec. 28, in Bilyeu Nursing Home, where she had resided for three years. Mrs. Young is
survived by her husband, Ted, also of the nursing home; one son, Fred, Route 2,
Rogersville; one brother, Willie, Springfield; and a sister, Mrs. Ada Walroad, Kansas
City. Funeral services were at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Adams Chapel in Ozark with the Rev.
Allen Ledbetter officiating. Burial was in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield.
Young, Maurine (Bolin) 1906 - 27 Feb 1960 CCR 3 Mar 1960 p4
[Note: Daughter of Isaac Marion & Sarah Ann (Harp) Bolin]

Funeral services for Mrs. Maurine Young, 53 of Nixa, who died Sunday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Harris Funeral Chapel
at Nixa, with Rev. Robert Hoffman, officiating assisted by Rev. Captain Lovell. Burial
was in McCauley Cemetery near Ozark, under direction of Harris. A lifelong resident of
the Nixa community, she was a member of the Nixa Christian Church. Survivors include
her husband, Clell Young of the home; a nephew, Jack Young of Nixa, who was reared in
the home; three brothers, Alva A. Bolin of Mt. Vernon, Steve Bolin of Nixa and Mrs.
Charles Bolin of Ontario, Calif; two sisters, Mrs. Harry Walker of Springfield and Mrs.
Carl Fitzpatrick of Nixa.
Young, Paul L. “Pop”
27 Apr 1917 - 2 Oct 2003 Deaths 11/12/2003
Paul L. "Pop" Young, 86, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 2003. He was born in Nixa in
April of 1917 to Frank M. Young and Cora M. (Faught) Young. He married Imogene
Latin Schupbach, Highlandville, in 1940. A veteran of the Air Force, he served 28 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Claude, Roy, Clell and Ray; and
one daughter, Sandra. Survivors include his wife, Imogene; one daughter, Sharon; one
son, Ronald; one son-in-law, David; seven grandchildren and spouses, Greg and Laurie,
Kerri and Tripp, Chris and Tracey, Eric, Jeff and Yvette, Brandon and Darren; 10 greatgrandchildren; three sisters-in-law and their families: Mary Gahagen, Ozark; Hazel
Phipps, Carthage; Jo Chrisman and her husband Dick of Springfield; and four nephews
and their families, Don and Jerry Young, Nixa, and Jack and Danny Young, Ozark.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Oct. 8 at Ravenhill Baptist Church. Burial followed
at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
©Ozarks Newsstand 2003
Young, Ray M.
11 Aug 1908 - 26 Sep 1985
Services for Ray M. Young, 77, Ozark, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Harris
Chapel with the Rev. Troy Rhoden officiating. Burial will be in McCauley Cemetery
near Ozark. Mr. Young died at 5:40 a.m. Thursday in his home after suffering an
apparent heart attack. A lifelong resident of the Nixa and Ozark area, he was a farmer
and stockman and a member of Ozark First Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,
Corene; a son, Dan, Ozark; two brothers, Roy, Nixa, and Paul L., San Antonio, Texas;
and two grandchildren. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home.
(Springfield (MO) Leader-Press – 27 September 1985).
Young, Raymond 1907 - 4 Apr 1962 CCR 5 Apr 1962 p4
[Note: Son of William A. & Allie M (Sanders) Young; married Marie Jones]
A lifelong resident of Nixa, Raymond Young, 55, died at 9:22 a.m. Wednesday at
Springfield Baptist Hospital. He lived with his mother, Mrs. Allie Young, Route 1, Nixa.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Harris Chapel in Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe
Harding will officiate, with burial in Delaware Cemetery. Other survivors are four sisters,
Mrs. Mary Herndon and Mrs. Mae Wilson, both of Nixa, Mrs. Roxie Melton, Dadeville
and Mrs. Lillian Stine, Springfield and a brother, Charley Young, Nixa
Young, Robert L. 28 Oct 1927 - Nov 1988 OH 10 Nov 1988
[Note: married Martha L.]

Robert L. Young, 61, of Billings, died Nov. 5 at Cox Medical Center South,
Springfield, following a long illness. Graveside services for Mr. Young were held Nov. 7
at the Mount Olive Cemetery, Hartville, under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home.
Mr. Young was a disabled iron worker, and a member of Ironworkers Local No. 10. He
was a veteran of the U.S. Army. His survivors include his wife, Martha L.; two sons,
Roger Lee, Hartville, and Danny, of the home, two brothers, Billy Joe, Marshfield, and
Lloyd, Hartville; and a grandchild.
Young, Rodney Van 25 Feb 1965 - 18 Apr 2003 CCH-N 30 Apr 2003
[Note: Son of Aught Van & Etta Faye (Owen) Young; married 14 Jun 1991 Carrie Anne
Pratt]
Rodney Van Young, 38, Highlandville, died at 8:05 p.m. April 18, 2003 in St.
John's Regional Health Care Center, Springfield. He was born Feb. 25, 1965, in
Springfield to Etta Faye Owen Young and the late Aught Van Young. On June 14, 1991,
Young was married to Carrie Anne Pratt in Highlandville. Survivors include his wife,
Carrie Young, of the family home; three children, Amber Young, Highlandville, Anthony
Young and Adam McCord, both of the home; two grandchildren, Kyle and Brenna
Young; his mother, Etta Faye Young, Highlandville; two brothers, Marty Young,
Spokane, and Brent Young and wife Holly, Highlandville; three sisters, Tambria Young
and Rebecca Newberry, both of Highlandville, and Melissa Potter, Nixa; and five nieces
and nephews, Ricky Van Young, Mary Young, Richard Potter, Nikki Young and Brett
Young. Young was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father. He was a
member of the Church of Christ. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. April 21 at Ball
Cemetery, Dora, with Jamie Bilyeu officiating under the direction of Robertson-Drago
Funeral Home, West Plains.
Young, Roxie W. (?) Harp 1894 - 6 Feb 1977 OH 10 Feb 1977 p 6
[Note: married George A. Harp 6 Jul 1890 - 9 Mar 1961; married 18 Nov 1966 Clell
Lorenzo Young 1906 - 1970 ]
HIGHLANDVILLE - Services for Mrs. Roxie Harp Young, 82, formerly of
Highlandville, were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel here with the Rev. Howard
Blevins officiating. Burial was in Spokane Cemetery. Mrs. Young died at 4:12 p.m.
Sunday in Rolling Hills Estates Nursing Home, Branson after a long illness. She also had
been a resident of Chestnutridge. Survivors include three sons, Lloyd and Lester L. Harp,
both of Rockford, Ill. and Elmer T. Harp of Crane and 17 grandchildren.
Young, Roy Franklin 15 Dec 1902 - 4 Aug 1991 NN-E 8 Aug 1991
[Note: Son of Frank M. & Cora (Faught) Young; married Irma 20 Sep 1909 - 17 Sep
1988]
Roy Franklin Young, 88, Nixa, died at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, 1991, in Cox
Medical Center South, Springfield, after a short illness. He was a native of Nixa and
resided in the home of Jerry Young, his nephew. He was a retired farmer and livestock
trader. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma, in 1988; and three brothers, Claud
and Clell, both of Nixa, and Ray, Ozark. He is survived by a son, Donald E.Young, Nixa;
a grandson, Wayne, Nixa; a nephew, Jerry, Nixa, who was raised in his home; a brother,
Paul, San Antonio, Texas; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral is today

(Thursday) at 2 p.m, in Harris Colonial Chapel, 205 N. Main, Nixa, with the Rev.
William Belko officiating. Burial will follow in McCauley Cemetery, Nixa. Visitation
was Wednesday in the funeral home.
Young, Ruby M. (Nix) 1904 - 16 Aug 1964 CCR 20 Aug 1964 p1
[Note: married Luther Alexander Young 4 Jul 1924]
Mrs. Ruby M. Young, 60, of Nixa, died at 7 a.m. Sunday, August 16, in BurgeProtestant Hospital in Springfield. Born in Joplin, Mrs. Young was reared in the Ozark
and Nixa communities and lived in Springfield from 1944 to 1960 when she returned to
Nixa. She was a member of the Nixa First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons,
Kenneth of Nixa and A2C Luther Young, Jr. with the Air Force in Scotland; four
daughters, Mrs. Mary Jane Dickens, Great Bend, Kan., Mrs. Ruth Stockstill, Route 1,
Springfield, Mrs. Ella Mae Williamson, Route 5, Springfield, and Mrs. Betty Lou Royal,
822 Fairfax, Springfield; a sister, Mrs. Irma Young of Nixa; and 11 grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Harris Chapel, Nixa. The Rev. Roscoe
Harding and the Rev. Robert Hoffman officiated. Burial was in Mt. Comfort Cemetery
north of Springfield.
Young, Ruth Irene (Hackworth) 6 Mar 1910 - 18 Nov 1990 OH 22 Nov 1990
[Note: Daughter of Edward & Flora Hackworth; married 1926 Emmit C. “Bud” Young 2
Feb 1902 - 26 Oct 1989]
Ruth Irene Young, 80, Highlandville, died at 5:25 p.m. Saturday Nov. 18, 1990 in
her home, after a battle with cancer. She was born March 6, 1910 to Flora and Edward
Hackworth in Georgetown, Ark. In 1926 she married E.C. "Bud" Young. They lived in
and around Chickasha, Okla., for 63 years. In 1989, they moved to Missouri. For many
years Young worked for the Owl Drug Co. She then worked for Pet Milk Co., Chickasha,
Okla., from which she eventually retired. She is survived by six children, Nathan T.
Young, Greary, Okla., David L. Young, Oklahoma City, Robert E. Young, state of
California, Donald W. Young, Crane, C.R. "Lucky" Young, Highlandville, and Inell
Gander, Durant, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded
in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and two brothers. Services were held
Tuesday in Harris Colonial Chapel, Nixa, with the Rev. J. Monroe Robison officiating.
Burial was in Highlandville Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice
of Southwest Missouri.
Young, Samuel Homer 20 Jan 1899 - 29 Jul 1966
Samuel Homer Young, 67, Billings, died about 1:45 p.m. Friday at Aurora
Community Hospital. He was formerly of Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Eula; one son,
Dale, Clever; two daughters, Mrs. Wanda Rauch, Fort Worth, Tex., and Mrs. Reba Hale,
Billings; one sister, Lydia Herndon, Nixa; one brother, John, Nixa; 11 grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell
Chapel here, with the Rev. Lloyd Wilson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Ed Brock.
Burial was in the Delaware Cemetery.
Note: This clipping from the collection of Lula (Rogers) Gardner is not dated.
AND
Young, Samuel Homer 20 Jan 1899 - 29 Jul 1966 CCR 4 Aug 1966 p1

[Note: Son of Samuel R. & Alafon "Allie" (Maynard) Young; married Eula Pearl Pope
9 Jan 1902 - 1 Sep 1995; tombstone reverse first and middle names from order on
obituary]
Samuel Homer Young, 67, B1llings, July 29 at Aurora Community Hospital. He
was formerly of Nixa. Surviving are his wife, Eula; one son, Dale, Clever; two daughters,
Mrs. Wanda Rauch, Fort Worth, Tex. and Mrs. Reba Hale, Billings; one sister, Lydia
Herndon, Nixa; one brother, John, Nixa; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services were at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Cantrell Chapel at Billings with the
Rev. Ed Brock officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery.
Young, Stella (McCall) 25 May 1889 - 18 Jun 1948 CCR 24 Jun 1948
[Note: Daughter of James C. & Louisa (Raintree) McCall; married Jasper Newton
Young 25 Nov 1868 - 23 Mar 1951]
Funeral services for Mrs. Stella Young, 59, who died June 18 ah her home in
Ozark, following a lengthy illness, were held Sunday, Jun 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Chaffin
Funeral Home in Ozark. Burial was in Ozark cemetery. Mrs. Young was prominent in
club and civic affairs of the community until ill health intervened. She is survived by her
husband, J.N. Young; two children, Mrs. Marilyn Gerin of Santa Ana, Calif., and A.O.
Young of Ozark; five stepchildren, Mrs. Lola Graffis of Chicago; Mrs. Florence Bramer
of Green City, Mo., Mrs. Kathryn Wilson of Quincy, Mo., Glenn Young of Douglas,
Kan., and Clyde Young of Ozark; three brothers, F.S. McCall of Tucson, Ariz., R.E.
McCall of Los Angeles and J.B. McCall of Granville, Ohio; two sisters, Mrs. Sybil
Flannigan, Tulsa, and Mrs. Louisa Brook, Hominy, Okla.; 30 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.
Young, Theodore Bowerman 4 Oct 1876 - 30 Aug 1956 SL-P 31 Aug 1956
Theodore Bowerman Young, 79 of Route 1, Brookline died at 12:01 a.m. today in
Mercy Hospital. Mr. Young, a member of a prominent Greene County family, operated a
general merchandise store at Battlefield. Survivors include his wife, Mollie, a daughter,
Mrs. E. C. Sooter of 1608 Kimbrough, a son, Lee of Battlefield, two grandchildren and
three great grandchildren. Jewell Windle is in charge of funeral arrangements. Springfield
Leader-Press, August 31 1956.
Young, Trellis O’Neil 22 Mar 1933 - 20 May 1999 CCH-N 9 Jun 1999
[Note: Son of Glenn and Grace (Jones) Prine; married 18 Aug 1984 Latrica Lynn
Blevins]
Trellis O. Young, age 66, of Sparta, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, in Greene Haven
Nursing Home, Springfield. He was born March 22, 1933, in McClurge in Douglas
County, Missouri, and was the son of Glenn and Grace (Jones) Prine. He attended school
in Douglas County. In the early 1950's he joined the United States Navy and served in the
South Pacific doing clean up after World War II. He was in the United States Navy for 23
years, retiring from active duty with the rank of BT1 Trellis enjoyed spending time with
family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Debbie Young,
and a brother Troy L. Young. Survivors include: two daughters and their husbands, Treva
and Earl Haskins, Springfield, and Beverly and Pat Knisell, Ozark; three sons and their
wives, Neil and Teresa Young, Sparta, Troy and Dena Young, and Larry and Vonda

Young all of Jefferson City; fourteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral
services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 2, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa under
the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Military Honors were provided by the
Veterans Memorial Team. Visitation was from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Young, Vesta (Lawrence) 29 Sep 1898 - 24 Jul 1979 OH 26 Jul 1979 p3
Services for Mrs. Vesta Lawrence Young, 80, Ozark, a former resident of Walnut
Grove, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in Wilson-Brim-Daniel Chapel with the Rev. Lon
Killingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Young died at
8:23 a.m. Tuesday in Cox Medical Center, Springfield, after a short illness. Survivors
include a son, Eugene, Ozark; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Smith, Joplin; a brother, Randolph
Lawrence, Santa Maria, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Lottie Mason, La Mirada, Calif.; three half
sisters Mrs. Gwendolyn Longcrier and Mrs. Don Barnes, both of Washington, D. C. and
Mrs. Barbara Miller, Ventura, Calif. and a brother, Homer Lawrence, Ventura.
Young, Wanda Lee (Chastain) 15 Aug 1920 - 6 Mar 2006SN-L 7 Mar 2005
[Note: Daughter of William Gordon & Ida Mae (Jones) Chastain; married 1943 Charley
Voil Young 1 Feb 1909 - 25 Nov 1966]
Wanda Lee Young, age 84, of Nixa, passed away in Nixa Christian Health Center
at 12:25 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2005. She was born August 15, 1920, the daughter of
William Gordon and Ida Mae (Jones) Chastain. In 1943 she and Charley Voil Young
were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 1966. Mrs. Young retired from Lily
Tulip after 27 years of service to that company. She was loved by all of her family, and
was a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother. She will be missed by both
family and friends. The family wishes to thank Rev. Glen Davies who visited Wanda in
the nursing home, ministering to her spiritual needs. Survivors include her son, Bill
Young and his wife, Kathy, Nixa; a grandson, Matthew Young, Nixa; a sister, Ima Jean
Walker, Springfield; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Along with her husband she
was preceded in death by her parents and several brothers and sisters. A graveside service
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2005, in Delaware Cemetery, west of Nixa.
Visitation will be in Adams Funeral Home Nixa, from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight.
Young, William A. 1879 - 8 Sep 1957
CCR 12 Sep 1957 p6
Funeral services for William A. Young, 78, who died Sunday, September 8 at his
home west of Nixa were held Tuesday, September 10 at 2 p.m. in the Harris Funeral
Chapel at Nixa with Rev. Captain Lovell officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery
under direction of Harris. He was a native of the Nixa community and a member of the
Union Hill Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Allie Sanders Young of the home,
two sons, Raymond Young and Charley Young, both of Nixa; four daughters, Mrs.
Virgie Herndon and Mrs. Virgil Wilson, both of Nixa, Mrs. Rollo Melton of Dadeville,
and Mrs. Reeves Stine of Springfield; 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren;
three brothers, Edd Young of Marionville and John Young and Homer Young of Nixa;
one sister, Mrs. Ernest Herndon of Nixa.
Young, William Henry

24 Apr 1872 - 1 Jan 1958

CCR 9 Jan 1958 p5

Funeral services for William Henry Young, 86, who died Wednesday, January 1,
in a Springfield hospital were held Saturday, January 4 at 2:00 p.m. in the Clever
Christian Church, with Rev. Harold Mayes officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Clever. A native of Stone County,
he spent most of his life in the Hurley and Clever communities, except for several years
in Kansas. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include two sons,
Harold Young of Exeter, Calif., and Vern D. Young of Springfield; two daughters, Mrs.
Ed Raum and Mrs. Irene Wilson, both of Springfield; three grandchildren and two great
grandchildren; two brothers, Charley Young of Hurley and Lawrence Young of Happy
Camp, Calif., three sisters, Mrs. Deamie Estes of Clever with whom he resided the past
13 years, Mrs. Mary Kemp of Hurley and Mrs. Annie Welch of Golden City
Young, William J. 12 Mar 1920 - 24 Dec 1991 NN-E 2 Jan 1992
[Note: Son of William & Jesse Young; married first Mabel who died 1980; mar second
Pat]
William J. Young, 71, Blue Eye, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1991 in Cox Medical
Center South, Springfield. He was born March 12, 1920 at Cave Springs and was the son
of William and Jesse Young. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He lived
in California and was employed by Long Beach Naval Shipyards before returning to this
area in 1972. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel Young in 1980. Survivors
include his wife, Pat; a son, Ron Young, Siloam Springs, Ark.; a daughter and son-inlaw, Judy and Bob Pratt, Nixa; four grandchildren, Devon and Jason Young and Richard
and Scott Pratt; a stepdaughter, Janet Marue, Long Beach, Calif.; a stepbrother, Carl
Young, Ash Grove; and a stepsister, Barbara Quackenbush, Bakersfield, Calif. Funeral
services were Friday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with the Rev. Hubert Swearengin
officiating. Burial was in Clear Creek Cemetery
Young, William Sanders
27 Nov 1884 - 16 Feb 1960
CCR 23 Feb 1960 p5
[Note: Son of James T. & Virginia Allie (Sanders) Young; married Bessie Short]
Funeral services for William Sanders Young, 75, who died Feb. 16 at his home
six miles west of Nixa, were held Fe. 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Delaware Church with Rev.
Roscoe Harding and Rev. Lynn Swadley officiating. Burial was in Delaware Cemetery
under direction of Harris Funeral Home of Nixa. A native of the Nixa community, he was
a retired farmer. He was converted and later baptized at Antioch Church in 1911.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Bessie Young of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Lillian
Dillbeck of Sedalia, Mo and Mrs. Althea Hannah of Nixa; three grandchildren, Mrs. Roy
Dean Simpson, Mrs. Glen Dawson and Larry Hannah, and six great grandchildren; one
brother, Edd Young of Nixa; and one sister, Mrs. Maggie Painter of Crane.
Young, Woodrow Wilson “Woody” 2 Dec 1913 - 6 Apr 2001 Unknown newspaper 8
Apr 2001
Woodrow Wilson “Woody” Young, 87, Republic, passed away at 4:45 a.m.
Friday, April 6, 2001, in Christian Health Care, Republic. Mr. Young, a retired
cabinetmaker, was born December 2, 1913, in Christian County, Mo., the son of Fyan
Edwin and Sarah Margaret (Pratt) Young. He was united in marriage to Gladys Myree
Sissel on October 30, 1940, in Galena, Mo. Woody was a member of Walnut Hill Church

of Christ for 65 years and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge #570 in Republic. He
enjoyed bluegrass music, fishing and woodworking. He was preceded in death by his
parents, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Gladys; two sons and
their wives, Joel and Cindy Young of Republic, and Lewis and Lynda Young of Eureka,
Mont.; three grandchildren, Stephanie Fletcher and husband Gary of Republic, Danny
Young and wife Kimberly of Springfield, and Will Young of Eureka, Mont.; two greatgrandsons, Dylan and Jacob Fletcher; two nephews, Edward Davis of Republic and
Everett Davis of Brookline Station; three brothers-in-law, Lloyd Sissel of Nixa, Dale
Sissel of Billings and Marvin Sissel of Rogersville; and a sister-in-law, Opal Sanders of
Republic. Funeral services with Masonic rites will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 10,
2001, in Ayre-Goodwin-Lee Funeral Home at Rivermonte. Burial will follow in Manley
Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral
home. The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the Manley
Cemetery in care of the funeral home. Clipping dated April 8, 2001.
Youngblood, Merritt E. 23 Oct 1915 - 13 Mar 1979 OH 22 Mar 1979 p11
Merritt E. Youngblood, 64, of Martin, Tenn, died March 13 in Martin, He was
minister of the Rogersville Church of Christ from 1956 to 1960. Besides his wife,
Lucille, a daughter, Mrs. Doris Stafford, Rogersville is among those surviving.
Youngman, Lee M. 29 Feb 1872 - 23 Jun 1957 CCR 27 Jun 1957 p2
A prayer service for Lee M. Youngman, 85, who died June 23 was held in the
Chaffin Funeral Home Monday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Jerry Douglas in
charge. Burial was in Toledo, Iowa. He was born Feburary 29, 1872 in Toledo, Iowa. His
parents were Mr. and Mrs. John William Youngman, On May 11, 1899, Mr. Youngman
was united in marriage to Jessie Thompson who preceded him in death October 1, 1941.
To this union were born three children, Mrs. Grace Zimmerling of San Francisco, Calif,
Mrs. Paul Burson of St. Paul, Minn., and Rolland E. Youngman of Sylmar, Calif. On July
23, 1948, Mr. Youngman was united in marriage with Mrs. Grace Coller of Ozark.. He is
also survived by five grandsons and ona great grandson. He was in the mercantile
business in Toledo for 35 years and was auditor of Tama County, Iowa. He was a
member of the Masonic Order, A. F. & A. M. of Toledo for many years. While living in
Toledo, he was an active member of the Methodist Church. In 1949, the Youngmans
moved to Ozark where he was united with the Presbyterian Church.
Zalewski, Veronica M. (Czyl) 31 Mar 1917 - 3 Mar 1994 NN-E 9 Mar 1994
[Note: Daughter of Anthony & Agnes (Kaszuba) Czyl; married Leo A. Zalewski]
Veronica M. Zalewski, 76, Nixa, died March 3, 1994, at 8:45 a.m., in her home.
Veronica Czyl was born March 31, 1917, daughter of Anthony and Agnes Kaszuba Czyl,
in Chicago, Ill. For much of her life, she worked in inventory control. She is survived by
her husband, Leo A. Zalewski, of the home. Funeral mass was held Monday, March 7, in
Darien, Ill. Local arrangements by Harris, a Heritage Funeral Home, Nixa.
Zeigler, Daryl Dwayne 2 Jan 1979 - 6 Oct 2005 SN-L 9 Oct 2005
[Note: Son of Daryl & Sandra Zeigler]

Daryl Dwayne Zeigler, age 26, of Ozark, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2005,
from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ozark. He was born January 2, 1979,
and was a 1997 graduate of Ozark High School. Dwayne was employed by Service
Master. He enjoyed sports, and had been a softball umpire for James River Sports
Complex. Survivors include his parents, Sandra and Daryl Zeigler, and many other
family members and friends. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, October 10 in
Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Dale Hartley officiating. Burial will follow in Collins
Cemetery, Ozark. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.
Zeigler, Keith B. 30 Jul 1928 - 17 May 1972 CCR 18 May 1972 p1
Keith B. Zeigler, 42, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at his home six miles southeast
of Highlandville, following a long illness., Mr. Zeigler lived at New Castle, Pa., most of
his life, before coming to Highlandville in 1970. He was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two sons, Amn. Timothy Zeigler of Chanute AFB, Ill. and Scott
Zeigler of Lenexa, Kan.; one daughter, Mrs. Cathy Cupp of Kansas City, Kan.; five
brothers, Vernie Zeigler of Brandon, Fla., Harold Zeigler of Highlandville, Donald
Zeigler, Dale Zeigler and Kenneth Zeigler, all of New Castle; six sisters, Mrs. Edith Orr
of Meridan, Kan., Mrs. Hazel Howell of Bremerton, Wash., Mrs. Lucille Dye of
Highlandville, Mrs. Ruth Wolf of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Virginia Davis of Bremerton and a
granddaughter, Funeral arrangements will be announced by Harris Funeral Home of
Ozark.
AND
Zeigler, Keith B. 30 Jul 1928 - 17 May 1972 CCR 25 May 1972 p4
Funeral services for Keith B. Zeigler, 42, of Highlandville, were at 2 p.m.
Saturday, May 20, at the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Phipps officiating.
Burial was in the Selmore cemetery. Mr. Zeigler died Wednesday, May 17, at his home
following a long illness.
AND
Zeigler, Keith B. 30 Jul 1928 - 17 May 1972 OH 25 May 1972 p8
OZARK - Funeral services for Keith B. Zeigler, 42, of Highlandville, were at 2
p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Harris Chapel in Ozark, with the Rev. Gary Phipps
officiating. Burial was in the Selmore cemetery. Mr. Zeigler died Wednesday, May 17, at
his home following a long illness. Survivors include two sons, Amn. Timothy Zeigler of
Chanute AFB, Ill. and Scott Zeigler of Lenexa, Kan.; one daughter, Mrs. Cathy Cupp of
Kansas City, Kan.; five brothers, Vernie Zeigler of Brandon, Fla., Harold Zeigler of
Highlandville, Donald Zeigler, Dale Zeigler and Kenneth Zeigler, all of New Castle; six
sisters, Mrs. Edith Orr of Meridan, Kan., Mrs. Hazel Howell of Bremerton, Wash., Mrs.
Lucille Dye of Highlandville, Mrs. Ruth Wolf of Walnut Shade, Mrs. Virginia Davis of
Bremerton and one granddaughter.
Zeigler, Travis Lee 25 Jun 1976 - 15 Sep 1999 CCH-N 22 Sep 1999
[Note: Son of Harold Calvin & Debra Ann Zeigler]
Travis Lee Zeigler, age 23 of Highlandville died Wednesday, September 15, 1999
from injuries sustained from a fall at the Arch in Stone County. He was born June 25,
1976 in Gardner, Kansas. Travis was employed by Manual Hammers Construction
Company. Survivors include: his mother, Debra Ann Knight, Highlandville; his father,

Harold Calvin Zeigler, Galena; two sons, Tommy Lee and Austin Matthews; a brother,
Kevin Zeigler, Highlandville; his grandmother, Gene Rantz, Ozark; and his grandfather
Darrell Fimple, El Paso, Texas. A graveside funeral was held at 2 p.m. Saturday,
September 18, at Selmore Cemetery, south of Ozark, with Rev. Jack Keithley officiating.
Arrangements were under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Zell, Deema Uva (Johnson) 3 Jun 1909 - 8 Mar 2000
Deema Zell, 90, Billings, passed away at 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, 2000,
in Mercy Villa, Springfield. She was born June 3, 1909, near Everton, Mo. She was a
member of St. Peter’s U.C.C., Billings. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Edward [Edward Emil], and a daughter, Mary. She is survived by her son, Fred, and his
wife Diane, Billings; a daughter, Carolyn Zell, Springfield; two granddaughters, Karen
Frazier, Nixa, and Kathy Murray, Springfield; two great-granddaughters, Marisa and
Kristen Frazier, Nixa; three sisters-in-law, Augusta Stellwagen, Anne Byars and Lorene
Johnson; and several nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be at 11
a.m. Saturday, March 11, in St. Peter's U.C.C., Billings, with burial in St. Peter’s
Cemetery, Billings. Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, March 10, in
Meadors Funeral Home, Billings. Carolyn welcomes friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
March 12, in the home of Edwina Cook, 1725 E. Swallow (Ravenwood), Springfield.
Clipping is dated March 10, 2000.
Zell, Mary Ellen
2 Apr 1951 - 9 May 1961
CCR 11 May 1961 p4
[Note: Daughter of Edward and Deema Uva (Johnson) Zell]
Services for Mary Ellen Zell, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zell
of Billings, who died at 8 a.m. Tuesday in Burge Protestant Hospital, will be at 2 p.m.
Friday in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church in Billings with the Rev. R. G. A. Bareis
officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery under direction of Harris of Billings.
Besides her parents, she is survived by a sister, Carolyn and a brother, Freddie, both of
the home; her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Fred Zell of Billings and her maternal
grandmother, Mrs. Walter Johnson of Everton.
Zellers, Harry A. 20 Jun 1921 - 8 Dec 2004 SN-L 7 Dec 2004
Harry A. Zellers, 83, Billings, died Saturday in St. John's Hospital, Springfield.
He is survived by four children, Bobby Zellers, Doretta Martin, Joyce Zellers, and
Dorothy Hannah; six grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be at
1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, 2004, at Meadors Funeral Homes, Republic. Burial
will follow in Osa Cemetery, Crane. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral
home.
Zerbe, Marc Odell 22 Mar 1951 - 15 Jul 2001 CCH-N 25 Jul 2001
Marc Odell Zerbe, 50, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2001. He was born
March 22, 1951, in Wichita, Kan. Marc graduated from Butler High School and Central
Missouri State University. Throughout his teaching career he taught P.E., coached and
substitute taught in Mountain View, Metz, Ozark and Nixa. He and Sherry Elaine Hedges
were married Dec. 29, 1973. Marc was a member of First Baptist Church, Nixa.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry; his father, James Zerbe and his wife Janet, Overland

Park, Kan.; his mother Joan McDonald and her husband, Denzil, Kenai, Alaska; two
children Sarah Ernst and her husband, Eli, Ozark, and Matthew Zerbe, Nixa; a
granddaughter, Kierstin Ernst; four brothers, Doug Zerbe, Harrisonville, Mo., Gary
Zerbe, Soldotna, Alaska, Brad Zerbe, Leawood, Kan., and Andy McDonald, Scottsdale,
Ariz.; and a sister, Nancy Schrag, Kenai, Alaska. Funeral service were 10 a.m. Friday,
July 20, in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Rev. Max Wolfe and Rev. Richard Eakins
officiating. Burial followed in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Walnut Grove. Visitation was
Thursday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Diabetes Association.
Zieger, James Bertram "Bert", Sr. 8 Sep 1916 - 9 Sep 1988 OH 15 Sep 1988
[Note: Son of Joseph Lewis & Lillian (Hahn) Zieger; married Ruth Harp]
James Bertram "Bert" Zieger, Sr., 72, of Nixa, died Sept. 9 at his home.
Services for Mr. Zieger were held Monday at the Wesley United Methodist Church,
Springfield, with the Rev. Rob Winger officiating, assisted by the Rev. Clarence Folkins.
Burial was in Glenn Cemetery, near Nixa, under the direction of Harris Funeral Home. A
St. Louis native, Mr. Zieger was born Sept. 8, 1916, to Joseph Lewis Zieger and Lillian
(Hahn) Zieger. A retired salesman, he moved to Nixa in 1982 from Bellville, Illinois. He
is a charter member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Nixa. Mr. Zieger was
a veteran of World War II. He served his country in both the U.S. Army and the Air
Force. His survivors include his wife, Ruth Harp Zieger, of the home; and a son, James
B. Zieger, Jr., Chicago, Illinois. Memorial contributions may be made to the music
ministry at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Nixa, or may be made to the Greene
County Hospice Foundation.
Zieroth, August Frederick 23 Nov 1887 - 30 Jun 1952 CCR 10 Jul 1952 p8
August Frederick Zieroth, 63, route 7, Springfield, passed away Monday in a
hospital in Nevada. Mr. Zieroth was born in Billings and had farmed near here until 11
years ago when he moved to Springfield and retired. He was a member of St. Peter’s
Evangelical Church here. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Pauline Zieroth; one daughter,
Mrs. Lloyd Wolfinbarger, and a grandson, Roy of route 8, Springfield.
Funeral
services were conducted Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. in the Thieme Chapel in
Springfield. The Rev. R. G. A. Bareis and the Rev. D. S. Frazier officiated. Burial was
made in St. Peter’s Cemetery at Billings.
Pallbearers were William Barton, Waldo
Hoffman, R. M. Hornung, Donald Hair, Frank Stark and John Bohn.
Zieroth, Augusta Amelia (Barke) 1868 - 26 Dec 1946 CCR 2 Jan 1947 p4
[Note: Daughter of Karl & Wilhelmine (Wrosse) Barke; married William Zieroth 4 Dec
1854 - 21 Dec 1932]
Mrs. Augusta Amelia Zieroth, 78, died at the home of her son, August Zieroth,
Route 8, Springfield, at 1:00 Thursday morning, Dec. 26, following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Zieroth was born in Germany. She moved to Ohio in 1872, and then to the Billings
community in 1880. She to Greene county seven years ago. Her husband, William
Zieroth, a farmer, died Dec. 11, 1932. Mrs. Zieroth was a member of St. Peter’s
Evangelical church here. She is survived by one granddaughter, Mrs. Emma
Wolfinbarger, Route 8, Springfield; one great-grandson, and three brothers, Karl, Fred,

and William Barke, all of Billings. Funeral services were held at 2 o’clock Friday
afternoon in St. Peter’s Evangelical church here, with the Rev. R.G.A. Baries officiating.
Burial was made in St. Peter’s cemetery, under direction of Thieme and Son of
Springfield.
Zimmer, Frank W. 27 Mar 1894 - 8 Jun 1989 NN-E 15 Jun 1989
[Note: Son of Frank & Hienrietta Zimmer; married Marie]
Frank W. Zimmer, 95, of Sparta, died June 8 in his home. Memorial services for
Mr. Zimmer will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Skokie, Illinois.
The body was cremated under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Mr. Zimmer
was born April 27, 1894 in Muehlheim, Germany, the son of Frank and Hienrietta
Zimmer. A retired engineer, he had lived in Sparta since 1983. Mr. Zimmer was preceded
in death by his wife, Marie. Surviving are grandchildren : Paulette Anderson, Pleasanton,
California, Peg Ford; Highland Park, Illinois, Lora Lee Moor, Angola, Indiana: Paul
Zimmer, Fort Wayne; Indiana, and Larry Zimmer; Coldwater, Michigan; and his greatgrandchildren.
Zimmer, Rose Lee (Keller) 1897 - 15 May 1963 CCR 23 May 1963
[Note: no legible tombstone in Old Boston Cemetery]
Mrs. Rose Lee Zimmer, 65, of Oldfield, died at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield
Wednesday night, May 15. Surviving are her husband, Martin; a daughter, Mrs. Leona
Beechen, Highland, Ill.; three stepdaughters; a stepson; two brothers, John Keller,
Vermont, Ill., and Paul, Tamora, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. Lillian Reis, San Pueblo, Calif.
Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Union Hill Baptist Church with the Rev.
Melvis Applegate officiating. Burial was in Old Boston Cemetery under direction of
Harris.
Zimmerer, Anna Helen (Bangert) 2 Jan 1912 – 27 Sep 2000 CCH-N 13 Oct 2000
Anna Helen Zimmerer, 88, Ozark, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2000 at
Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Mo. Anna, the daughter of Charles G. and Dora
Bangert was born Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1912 in St. Louis, Mo. On June 17, 1931, Anna was
united in marriage to William Zimmerer in St. Louis, Mo. Anna was a member of St:
Joseph the Worker Catholic Church in Ozark. Anna loved her family and enjoyed
gardening. Anna was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Charles; and two sisters,
Dorothy and Margurite. Survivors include her husband William of Ozark, her son Tom
and his wife Linda of Ozark; a granddaughter Dawn Zimmerer of Greenville, S.C.; two
sisters, Clara Cintangia, Atkins, S.C. and Bernice Guiot, St. Louis, Mo. Funeral mass was
held 10 a.m., Friday, September 29 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church with Father
Paul McLoughlin officiating. Burial followed in the St. Joseph the Worker Section of
Weaver Cemetery in Ozark. Services were under the care of Harris Funeral Home, Ozark.
Zimmerman, Barbara Ann 1931 - 2 Aug 1954 CCR 5 Aug 1954 p1
Miss Barbara Ann Zimmerman, 22, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Zimmerman
of Mansfield and formerly of Ozark, died early Tuesday morning, August 2 in a
Mansfield hospital following an operation, Cause of death was not immediately
determined, attendants at the Kelly-Ferrell-Bergman Funeral Home in Mansfield said.

Miss Ferrel was a 1950 graduate of Mansfield High School and was a member of the
Mansfield Baptist Church where she was an active in youth organizations. Miss
Zimmerman was engaged to Wade Radford of Willow Springs, but no date had been set
for the wedding. The only survivors are her parents and an uncle, Oliver H. Doran of the
home. Miss Zimmerman’s father is a Mansfield osteopath. Funeral services will be
conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Mansfield Baptist Church with the Rev.. Othel Gentry
officiating. Burial will be in the Mansfield Cemetery under direction of Kelly-FerrellBergman.
Zimmerman, Bobbie 1895 - 18 Feb 1963 CCR 21 Feb 1963
Mrs. Bobbie Zimmerman, 67, of Ozark in the 1920's and early '30's, before
moving to Mansfield, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday at Doctors Memorial Hospital in
Springfield. She was the wife of Dr. W. A. Zimmerman, Mansfield osteopath. Funeral
services were at 2:30. Tuesday at the Mansfield Baptist Church, with the Rev. Perry
Cossins officiating. Burial was in Mansfield Cemetery under direction of BergmanMiller. Several from Ozark attended.
Zimmerman, W. A., Dr.
1894 - 31 Jul 1969 CCR 7 Aug 1969 p8
Funeral services for Dr. W. A. Zimmerman, 75, a resident of Mansfield for 33
years, will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Bergman-Miller Chapel here with burial to follow in
Mansfield Cemetery. Dr. Zimmerman, who practiced at Mansfield as an osteopathic
physician until his retirement a few years ago, died at 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, in
Mansfield Hospital following a lingering illness, He practiced at Ozark for several years
prior to moving to Mansfield. He has no known survivors.
Zimmerman, Wanda Louise (Chastain) 16 Jul 1936 - 9 Jun 2004 SN-L 11 Jun 2004
Wanda Louise Zimmerman, 67, Republic, went home to be with the Lord June 9,
2004. Wanda was born July 16, 1936, to the union of Claude and Helen (Parker)
Chastain. They preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Phillip and Rocky
Zimmerman; one grandson; four granddaughters; one great granddaughter; and a sister,
Lee Davis, of Republic. Wanda was an active member of Bible Baptist Church in
Republic. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, 2004, in Meadors
Funeral Home, Republic, with Rev. Billy J. Pool officiating. Burial will follow in Manley
Cemetery, Battlefield. Visitation will be 7 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Lung Association, in
care of the funeral home. Springfield News-Leader, June 11, 2004.
Zoller, Christ A.
20 Sep 1883 - 1 May 1960 CCR 5 May 1990 p 7
[Note: Son of John Ludwig & Bertha (Heineke) Zoller; married Emma Louise Hutter]
Funeral services for Christ A. Zoller, 76. of Billings who died Sunday at Burge
Hospital, were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in St. Peter’s Evangelical & Reformed Church
at Billings, with Rev. R. G. A. Bareis officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with
Harris Funeral Home of Clever in charge. A farmer and stockman, he was a lifelong
resident of the Billings community. He was a member of the St. Peters Church. Survivors
include two sons, Ernest Zoller of Route 1, Billings and Donald of the home four miles

southeast of Billings; two brothers, John Zoller of San Leandro, Calif. and Fred Zoller of
Billings; a sister, Mrs. Lena Hunter of Woodland, Wash; and four grandchildren.
Zoller, Donald F. 13 Jul 1925 - 15 Jan 1972 CCR 20 Jan 1972 p2
[Note: Son of Christ A. & Emma Louis (Hutter) Zoller]
Funeral services for Donald F. Zoller, 46, of Billings were at 2 p.m. Monday in
St. Peter’s Evangelical Church with the Rev. Robert Cantrell officiating. Burial was in
the St. Peter’s Evangelical Cemetery under the direction of Cantrell in Billings. Mr.
Zoller died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Hospital from burns suffered in a Friday
night fire that gutted his home. Zoller’s survivors include a brother, Ernest Zoller of
Billings.
Zoller, Edward L. Nov 1888 - 9 May 1950 CCR 11 May 1950
[Note: Son of William & Anna (Eberdt) Zoller; married Mary Jane Hutter 1893 - 1943]
Edward L. Zoller, 61-year-old farmer of route 2 Billings, died Monday of a selfinflicted bullet wound. Greene County Coroner T. Randolph Neale ruled Monday night.
The coroner said Mr. Zoller shot himself in the left chest Monday about noon, using a .22
caliber rifle. The suicide occurred at his farm home. Before taking his life, Mr. Zoller
telephoned a friend, identified only as “Butch” and asked him to come over. The friend
couldn’t come, and Mr. Zoller’s body was found by his son-in-law, O.F. Staiger. Coroner
Neale said a note was found at the scene. Mr. Zoller’s body was taken to the BradfordSurridge funeral home at Marionville.
Zoller, Emma Louise (Hutter) 19 Nov 1888 - 17 Apr 1948 CCR 26 Aug 1948
[Note: Daughter of Fred & Elpha Hutter; married 19 Aug 1908 CCM Christ A. Zoller 20
Sep 1883 - 1 May 1960]
Mrs. Emma Louis Zoller, 59, died at the Springfield Baptist hospital in
Springfield at 11:30 Tuesday morning. She had entered the hospital on Monday to
prepare for an operation. Survivors are her husband, one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Rotschy,
of Woodland, Wash.; two sons, Ernest and Donald, both of Billings; five brothers, Fred,
Charles, Joe and Gus Hutter, all of Billings, and Frank Hutter of Ariel, Wash.; one sister,
Mrs. Bertha Westerman of Billings, and three grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident
of Christian county. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock at
St. Peter’s Evangelical church with the pastor, Rev. R.G.A. Bareis, officiating. Burial was
made in the church cemetery under direction of Maples and Harris Funeral Home.
Zoller, Fred F. 23 Dec 1895 - 30 Sep 1968
CCR 3 Oct 1968 p8
[Note: Son of John Ludwig & Bertha (Heineke) Zoller; married Lena H. Salchow]
Fred F. Zoller, 72, a lifelong resident of Billings, died at 7 p.m. Monday in his
home after a lingering illness. A retired farmer, Mr. Zoller was a member of the
Christian Church in Billings. Surviving are his wife, Lena; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Lee
Baker, Billings and two sons, William L. and Leroy A., both of Billings, Other survivors
include a brother, John, San Lenadro, Calif.; a sister, Mrs. Lena Hutter, Amboy, Wash.;
eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m..
Thursday in the Christian Church in Billings with the Rev. Robert Shank officiating.
Burial will be in Smart Cemetery.

Zumwalt, Francis Herbert "Herb" 18 Jan 1919 - 5 Jun 2005 SN-L 9 Jun 2005
[Note: Son of Henry & Mae (Stewart) Zumwalt; married 1940 Maxine Payne who died
1979; married 1980 Tylene McPheeters]
Francis Herbert "Herb" Zumwalt, age 87, of Bolivar, passed away at 4:45 p.m.
Sunday, June 5, 2005, in his home in Bolivar. He was born on January 18, 1919, to Mae
Stewart Zumwalt and Henry Zumwalt in Polk, Mo. He was united in marriage to Maxine
Payne in 1940, and she preceded him in death in 1979. To this union, one daughter was
born. Herbert and Tylene McPheeters were united in marriage in 1980. Herbert attended
Draughns Business College in Springfield and held various jobs including working for
the Producers Produce and coowner of a restaurant in Bolivar. He began working for
Southwest Electric Co-op in 1948, and worked there until his retirement in 1983. He was
office manager for many years. He was saved at an early age at Mt. View Baptist Church
in Polk and transferred his membership to the First Baptist Church in Bolivar. He was a
longtime member of the Bolivar Rotary Club. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, traveling,
and spending time with his family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents
and one sister, Grace Kaudle. Surviving are his wife, Tylene Zumwalt, of the home;
daughter, Carol Miller of Ozark, Mo.; three step-daughters, Karen Testerman of
Rockaway Beach, Mo., Laura Colvert of Branson, Mo., and Shelly Wheeler of Ozark,
Mo.; a step-son, Richard McPheeters of Ozark, Mo.; a sister, Opal Aspey of Bolivar; two
brothers, Estel Zumwalt of Bolivar and Berkley Zumwalt of Polk Mo.; one
granddaughter, Marcia Carol Miller of Ozark; seven step-grandchildren; and nine nieces
and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today in the Butler Funeral Home
Chapel with Bro. John Brown officiating. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery in
Polk, under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Casketbearers are:
Richard McPheeters, Matt McPheeters, Ray Zumwalt, Charlie Miller, Andrew Morgan,
and Darian Jobe.
Zumwalt, Myra (Parmeter) 1897 - 9 Mar 1952 CCR 27 Mar 1952
[Note: Daughter of Fred J. & ? (?) Parmeter; married Alfred A. Zumwalt]
Mrs. Myra Parmeter Zumwalt, 54, former teacher in the schools at Chadwick and
Nixa, was fatally injured in a two-car crash, which occurred near Lemoore, CA, on
Sunday evening, March 9. At the time of her death, she was a teacher in the school
system at Stratford, CA. Surviving were her husband Alfred A. Zumwalt of Stratford;
one son and two daughters; her father, Fred J. Parmeter of Reno; three brothers, four
sisters and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Lemoore, CA with
interment in Grangeville Cemetery.